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Judy’s our champ By Mandy Oakham Meet Ocean Grove’s first lady, Madam President Judy Greer. You name a voluntary organisation and Judy has probably been the president of it, and in recognition of more than 48 years of volunteering and general community heroics she has been recognised for her work by
the Victorian Government. This month Judy was one of 60 volunteers from all over Victoria to receive recognition through the Premier’s Volunteer Champions Awards scheme. Working alongside Judy during those all those years of service has been first gentleman, and first and only husband, Rod, who
himself has presided over a few presidencies of his own. Both were teachers when they first married and they spent many of the first few years working in different country postings around the state and volunteering just became part of establishing themselves in the new communities that they found themselves in which included Sale,Stawell, Wedderburn and Camperdown.
“At Wedderburn they had a pool but no swimming instructors, so we started up a swimming school and used to do that on Sunday mornings for the kids before we went to church and... er... yes on the way to church we used to water the local tennis courts!” Judy laughed.
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Locals’ cash to fight MND By Mandy Oakham Local Rotarians have raised nearly $14,000 as a much-needed boost for motor neurone disease (MND) research. The money was raised at a special dinner and auction organised by Rotary Club of Ocean Grove at Ocean Grove Bowling Club, which drew a crowd of more than 200 people. Guest speaker was the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner Kristen Hilton who paid tribute to local Rotarian and ex-Carlton player Maurie Fowler, who died from the disease in March last year. Local media personality Ian Cover “couldhavebeen“ the star of the show as the master of ceremonies but he had a rival in the star
stakes in local real estate identity Peter Molloy as auctioneer and the double act ensured the big bids kept coming all night. One of the organisers of the fund raiser, John Calnin, said the response from people had been “overwhelming“. “It was a terrific sucess and we are so happy with the contribution we can make to the future of this research,“ John said. “ We thought we would have Maurie with us a lot longer than we did but at least now we have made a contribution to the battle to beat this terrible disease. “The only trouble with having such a successful fund raiser is how can we top this one next year?“
“I guess volunteering is just something I have always done ever since I was a child helping Mum and Dad with their volunteering activities,” Judy said. “It is just such a wonderful way of getting to know a community and whatever you give out you get back so much more.“ With family grown and teaching careers coming to an end, the energetic couple decided to “retire” by the sea in Ocean Grove. Their retirement lasted a whole six months before they found themselves back front and centre in local activities focusing on work with the Uniting Church and their long term relationship with Rotary. From their very own “white house” in Emperor Drive this very giving couple still operate an open door policy with frequent visitors and guests, be they Rotarians or visitors on rotary exchanges. After first settling in the Grove Judy became the manager of the first Rotary Sunday markets for three years and still helps out on market day. Her work with the local Uniting Church includes pastoral visits, shifts in the Dove Op shop, presiding over weekly “ coffee and chat“ drop ins, and one of her favourite activities is helping with the Sunday services for the elderly at Seaview Manor. The first lady habit is a hard habit to break and Judy is the present president of the adult fellowship group at the Uniting Church and and has held various other positions such as chairing the church council and the church fundraising committee. “I hate to think how much cooking I have done over the years and the tables of food that have left here to go the many causes and events we have been involved with but both Rod and I feel so privileged to have been a part of all the communities we have lived in,“ Judy said.
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Doctors arrive in ‘heaven’ By Mandy Oakham Ocean Grove is heaven, according to the official diagnosis of one of the town’s newest doctors. Doctor Eunice Wong, who recently joined the staff of Ocean Grove Medical Clinic, said she was loving her new coastal home after years of working in emergency departments in Hong Kong. “This town is so lovely, it really is heaven, and the people here are so friendly and nice,” Dr Wong said. “I really couldn’t be happier. “I am still learning about the life of a GP but I'm certainly enjoying it as a contrast to life in the emergency ward.”
Dr Eunice Wong and Dr Hong Wu settle into practice as Ocean Grove's newest GPs. Dr Wong joined another new arrival in the clinic, Dr Hong Wu, whose family migrated to Australia from China. “My family settled in Geelong, so I have grown up here and completed my medical training at Melbourne University,“ Dr Wu said.
“It is so lovely being able to be back and so close to my family and it is a fantastic practice here at Ocean Grove. “I love the life of being a GP talking with patients and everyone here is so friendly.”
The new arrivals bring the full complement of doctors at the clinic to 10. Office manager Jacqui Herron said she was pleased to confirm that Dr Allara Barber would return to the practice later this year. “It is great to have Hong and Eunice on board now and we are always happy to be able to offer our patients the choice of a female doctor,” Ms Herron said The practice is continuing its big knita-thon for Cottage by the Sea and Geelong Mums. “We have donated 45 blankets to the Cottage by the Sea and I have truly lost count of the number of scarves we have donated and heaps of teddy bears have found good homes,” Ms Herron said.
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Ocean Grove Cricket Club raised more than $2500 for its McGrath Foundation Pink Stumps Ladies Day at the Shell Road sports pavilion on 17 February. It was the third year the Grubbers had held their annual McGrath Foundation fundraiser day, which raises vital funds for breast cancer. The popular cricket club ladies’ event fundraiser took place on the same day as Ocean Grove played an A Grade home match against Jan Juc at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval. “It was a good turnout from the girls,” Ocean Grove Cricket Club president Peter Hart said. “It goes to a good cause – we are part of it. “We are part of the community – we don’t get any proceeds from the day but it is great for the community.” Geelong-based McGrath Foundation Breast Cancer Nurse Sue Bowles was a guest speaker on the day. Ocean Grove Cricket Club Committee Member Jeanette Roche said the club’s annual Pink Stumps day had proven to be a popular annual event for the Grubbers and also nearby cricket clubs in the region. “There are so many Pink Stumps days happening at the local cricket clubs,” Roche said. “They (breast cancer nurses) are spending their time as well going having a chat and letting women know about what they do and what we need to do as women to look after ourselves.”
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The red light district of Calcutta might seem a long way from the peaceful coastline of Ocean Grove however a group of local women are forging strong links to help the women and children who have had their lives destroyed by sex trafficking. The group of women have come together to organise a special yoga and meditation retreat in April with all proceeds going to The Offspring Project, a volunteer organisation based in India that rescues trafficked women and helps them to acquire job skills and build new lives to restore their sense of human dignity. The “gang of four“ behind the fund raising effort are well known locals yoga instructor Tara Lynch and meditation expert Kate Gee, who are linking up with Rachael Thompson, a disability advocate, lawyer and yoga instructor, and lifestyle coach Liz Hannon. It was 28 year old Rachael who discovered the work of The Offspring Project while volunteering in India. The well being retreat will be held in the Kyo Garden Room on Ocean Grove’s Esplande on April 14 and bookings can be made at tara.lynch@deakin.edu.au and for $50 participants will experience two sessions of different kinds of yoga, meditations and relaxation, and general lifestyle tips, finishing off with a bowl of home made soup. “All women are somebody’s off spring and hence the name of the project and when I was volunteering in Calcutta I could see the huge difference that could be made in these women’s lives with just a little help,“ Rachael said. “Living here in Australia we have no idea about the stigma that attaches to these women being involved in the sex trade, regardless of how they came to be part of that trade. “It is amazing to see what a difference giving these women a chance by training them up to be able to make something and then to be able to sell it, and continue to make a living as
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By Mark Heenan Federal Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson and State Bellarine MP Lisa Neville have applauded Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club's decision to shift the Rip to River Classic to February this summer. Both Ms Henderson and Ms Neville attended the club’s biggest annual fundraiser on 18 February, which is now in its 38th year. The popular iconic beach run was postponed after extreme heat saw temperatures exceed 40 degrees on 6 January and the race re-scheduled six weeks later. “The club (Ocean Grove SLSC) did an extraordinary job, it made the right and proper decision to postpone event,” Ms Henderson told the Voice. “It could not have proceeded on a day of 42 degree temperatures. “While numbers were down on previous years – I think the club did an outstanding job.” Exclusion zones were in place for an endangered hooded plover nesting west of the Ocean Grove SLSC building meant a revamped course was designed for the race. “The hooded plovers’ nests are very important to safeguard and I thought the club did a very good job in just modifying the course so there would be no disturbance,” she said. Ms Neville said the club deserved a lot of credit for organising a new summer Rip to River Classic date which required over a hundred volunteers to assist on the day. Volunteers included surf patrol, registration and first aid helpers, logistics, canteen and internal communications personnel. “It is great the club were able to pull it together – It is one of the oldest fun runs in the
Rip to River winner Oscar Henderson chats with MP Sarah Henderson after his victory. (Mark Heenan Media) country,” Ms Neville told the Voice. “It is great position to have it and it is great tradition…it showcases the most popular beach in Victoria.” In further developments works are expected to commence shortly on the multi-million dollar Ocean Grove Surf Beach Complex redevelopment. Earlier this month the adjoining and popular Dunes Cafe Restaurant closed its doors after its lease ran out. Ms Neville expects a start date for building works to be announced once a final tender is awarded. “We are close to the final tender being awarded and a start date - The idea would
be to try and have the building up and running before the (next) Christmas and New Year and the busy period,” she said. The Federal government will contribute $1 million towards the new surf complex precinct, while the State government has offered over $3 million, which includes a construction towards a new patrol tower. In other news Ms Henderson confirmed the Ocean Grove SLSC would receive a $5000 Beach Safety Equipment grant from the Federal Government. “This grant provides funding for every surf life saving club around Australia,” Ms Henderson said.
Champagne corks are popping at the Bellarine Springs Village as it celebrates a major milestone in its development. Almost 80 residents now call the village home and are enjoying the full range of community facilities, including a pool, spa, gym, cinema and bar, as well as a bowling green, sports pavilion and tennis court. Stage three construction has started at the village and stage four homes are already selling fast. New homes are available now, as well as off-the-plan opportunities are being offered. The chief executive of Pinnacle Living, the company behind the Bellarine Springs Village development, Geoffrey Reeve, said there had been remarkable development on site. “Our Bellarine Springs community is special for so many reasons,” Mr Reeve said. “The location, the quality homes and the outstanding facilities and services we offer are all big drawcards for our residents." Mr Reeve said anyone aged 55-plus who was interested in finding out more about the village could phone 5253 111 or can drop into its sales office at 101 Central Road, Drysdale.
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McMahon to go on couch Ocean Grove Uniting Church has netted a national sports star for its next major fundraiser, with netball champion Sharelle McMahon on the ball. Organiser Neil Derrick said McMahon, a former captain of the Australian team and a Sport Australia Hall of Famer, would headline On the Couch next month. McMahon would speak about her stellar career with event MC and Coodabeen Champions member Ian Cover, Mr Derrick said. “The night’s raising money for Sharelle’s motor neurone disease charity and also for the church, so we call On the Couch a community enterprise.” The church planned to make On the Couch an annual event after the success of its debut with Mr Cover interviewing AFL legend David Parkin, Mr Derricks said. “The first one got around 100 people and we were thrilled to bits. A lot of people said, ‘When you have the next one we’ll be there again, especially if Covey’s back’.” Mr Cover was the reason McMahon would appear at the second On the Couch, Mr Derrick said. “Ian said that since we had a footballer for the first one then we should have a female for
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Name: Michaela How many years have you been on a volunteer surf patrol lifesaver for? Five years. Why did you want to become a volunteer surf lifesaver? It is because obviously I competed and it is something to volunteer. I really like the beach and when I was a kid I was interested in the lifesavers and what they do and all that.
Sharelle McMahon will hold court at Ocean Grove Uniting Church's On the Couch night. the next. He knew Sharelle and said she would be good.” Mr Derrick said Ocean Grove Uniting Church would host On the Couch from 7.30pm on 17 March. Anyone wanting a $20 ticket could phone him on 0403 937 427 or visit the church, he said.
What is your favourite thing about being on volunteer surf patrol at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club? Driving the IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat). Interacting with the people on the beach and looking out for people. Do have any superstitions before you complete a shift as surf patrol lifesaver? We usually make the sure the boat is set up, so the IRB is set up. We have got to make sure it is operational and it is ready. Favourite holiday destination? Every year I go to Port Fairy.
Help us clean-up Ocean Grove on Sunday Ocean Grove Coastcare will hold its eighth Clean Up Australia Day event this weekend. Tw other local community groups will participate by holding their own clean-up events this year. Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club will repeat its 2017 car park clean-up and the Scouts will work on a site beside the Ocean Grove Spit. Unfortunately, there’s no shortage of rubbish around the coast and it’s expected each group will remove multiple bags of rubbish and recycling in just one or two hours. Based on Coastcare’s seven annual cleanups to date, the items of greatest concern are cigarette butts and pieces of plastic. When these break down and are allowed to enter the river and ocean they’re commonly mistaken for food by fish and the toxins they absorb from the plastic end up on our dinner plates. We’d love to get to a point when these clean up days are not needed but for now it would
be great to see locals joining our events, and perhaps getting the community groups they are involved in to add new sites next year. Coastcare’s clean-up runs from 10am to midday on Sunday March 4. Participants will meet at the Guthridge St boat ramp, off Wallington Rd and next to the golf course. Gloves and bags provided but participants should wear sturdy shoes and Sun protection. Children are welcome if supervised by an adult. Registrations are available at cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/Ocean+Grove+boat+ramp or by just turning up on the day before 10am. Email any enquiries to oceangrovecoastcare@gmail.com. Fran McAloon Ocean Grove Coastcare president Get prepared to help Ocean Grove Coastcare clean-up the local environment this weekend.
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Iconic Australian band The Church is coming to Ocean Grove.
Church to headline festival Going to The Church on a Saturday will be a divine experience for fans attending the newest music festival to hit Ocean Grove later this month . Iconic Australian band,The Church, will be the stars of the Grove in the Heart festival, at Ocean Grove park on Easter Saturday. Fans will be able to get their ocean groove on and enjoy plenty of unguarded moments during this family friendly festival which will be offering a line up to satisfy a full range of musical genres spanning rock, pop, country, alternative, psychedelic and African music. Apart from the headlining Church other bands to take centre stage include Adalita,
Sand Pebbles, Freya Josephine Hollick, Machine Translations, Closet Straights, Hollie Joyce and The Senegambian Jazz Band. The music will be live and loud from 1pm to 10pm on the day. Entry for adults will be $89, 12-to-17-yearolds will pay $50, and kids will be free. Ocean Grove Park will come alive with more than just music. Complementing the awesome tunes will be food trucks offering a tempting variety of flavours and cuisines, the Prickly Moses double-decker bus bar and local wines courtesy of Scotchman’s Hill. Bookings are available at trybooking.com/ book/event?eid=347301&.
Anyone heading to Ocean Grove's Apple Fair next week better be ready to break out their grungiest gear and the best moves they used to make back in the '90s. Helping them get into the grooves will be the best band in town, The Apple Fairies, making its regular appearance at the fair, which is the main annual fundraiser for Ocean Grove Primary School. The Fairies are a part of a tradition started many years ago by parents of children at the school. The original line up included Sarah Carol, Phil Turnour, Andrea and Dave Robinson and Tim Neil. As families changed and evolved at the school, so did The Apple Fairies line up. “Last year we were all about the '80s because we knew that the parents would relate to this era, complete with costumes, accessories, bad hair and make up,“ band member Tara Lynch said. “This year we have moved on to '90s rock and some home grown numbers. Expect to hear some Iggy Pop, INXS, Powdefinger, Goanna, Divinyls, Dan Sultan and more. “We are still researching the costumes, but may all need therapy after that, the '90s were frightening!“ The school’s music teacher, Dallas Holden, will be performing with her duo, Shy, after the Fairies this year. and Heath Robertson., a former student of the school, will be kicking off
Back to the future with The Fairies bustin out their best 90's moves: 177996 the evening with a performance with his own band. Local musicians will ensure the tunes keep on coming from 4pm to 9pm on the day. The Apple Fairies this year consist of Tara Lynch vocals, Bianca Forrester vocals, Matt Shanahan keys and tambourine, Aaron Wales bass, Greg Southall guitar and Andrew Vickers on drums. The group all play or have played in various bands of various genres but make an annual appearance for the fair. “There are two prerequisites to being in the Fairies, you must be prepared to embarass your children and no egos,“ Tara laughed. “As Robbie Williams would say, ’Doing it for the kids’!“
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Piping Hot Chicken Shop Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs. Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall Making waves music/poetry afternoon every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm5.30pm. Maggie's Bar See Maggie's Bar's Facebook site for all upcoming events. Ocean Grove Hotel First Thursday of every month, 10.45am, Morning Melodies.
Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail.com Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Phone Marg 5255 1335. Thursday 1pm, Craft Group. Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335. Queenscliff RSL Hall Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335. Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance
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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.
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(formerly Ocean Grove). Phone 5251 3393. Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Phone 0435 481 920. Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group. Ocean Grove Walkers Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information phone Stan 5256 3920 or Helen 0411 534 899.
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3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre
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Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.
Health and wellbeing Ocean Grove Hotel
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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
Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime. Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses. Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime. Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-
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Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.
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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. History
CLUBS MEET Mondays
Fourth Monday of every month
Last Tuesday of every month.
Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550.
Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.
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, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/ seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.
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 - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595.
Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone 0457 315 900.
Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991. Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, at Memorial Hall. A social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Phone Jeanette 5256 1633.
First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959 248 or Bruce on 0407 361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm, at St Peter's Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.
Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. 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
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First Tuesday of every 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. 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.
Wednesdays Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827. Chord Club - meet to make music: every Wednesday, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.
First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467. U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday at 1.15pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as Fifty Shades of Red or on a lesser-known Australian artist such as Dorrit Black before members follow their own projects for two hours. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong.org.au
Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson's Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.
Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter's Church Hall.
Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter 0419 782 629. Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information.
Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 0447 853 442 or Graeme 5255 3435.
Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.
Thursdays (during school term) Ocean Grove Craft and Chat Circle 9.30am to 11.30am, $2, The Uniting Church Hall , Eggleston Street
Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect the coastline. Phone Fran 0429 237 661.
Fridays Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of each month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards. Visitors welcome. Inquiries to 5258 3435 or 5278 9796. Queenscliff Croquet Club Introduction to Croquet sessions on Fridays,1.30pm-3pm. For bookings, contact Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.
Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/ trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/ coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.
Sundays Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ meets each Sunday at 10.30am at 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove.
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For the second year in a row Jack Rabbit Vineyard will showcase the Bellarine Peninsula’s rich and diverse bounty of fresh, local produce at a very special event. The vineyard’s 10K Gourmet will present a five course-degustation complete with matched wines this month. The event forms part of Melbourne Food & Wine Festival’s regional program for 2018. Every morsel of food - and every drop of wine - will be grown or crafted within 10km of Jack Rabbit Vineyard, located at picturesque Bellarine, between Drysdale and Portarlington. Jack Rabbit Vineyard general manager Lyndsay Sharp said Melbourne Food & Wine Festival’s theme for 2018, ‘Community’, was a perfect fit for the 10K concept. “What’s exciting is the fact that the brilliant gamut of producers here on the Bellarine has enabled us to confidently activate such a closed circle supply boundary event like this. It really is a true celebration of all things fresh and fabulous available here on the Bellarine Peninsula,” Ms Sharp said. “Last year, the event sold out very quickly the level of interest in local, sustainable dining is both dynamic and gratifying for all whose passion abounds in growing, crafting and delivering our community abundance onto a plate”. Under the creative culinary direction of executive chef Dwayne Bourke, the 10K Gourmet evening will feature five delicious courses - from just caught seafood to succulent lamb, local goat cheese to fresh local produce. Sophisticated cool-climate Jack Rabbit wines, perfectly matched with each course by winemaker Nyall Condon, will complete the epicurean experience.
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Mr Bourke said the level and quality of produce now available from within the Bellarine Peninsula community was exhilarating and was paving the way for an ongoing, sustainable paddock to plate supply chain. “The energy and support from local community producers is incredibly positive, they are proud of their produce and thrilled for it to be showcased,” he said. “I love the fact that this region is now producing seriously interesting menu components - no longer are we talking just plain essentials. We are now privy to a range of more obscure, ‘left of centre’ produce - from local saltbush, exotic herbs, lamb and multi coloured cauliflowers to local butter churned and its bi products such as whey and buttermilk.” “Of course we are also blessed with the bay directly in front of our restaurant - the array of fabulous seafood on our doorstep is second to nowhere in Australia.” “We look forward to welcoming patrons to enjoy a great, sustainable dining experience”. 10K Gourmet will be at Jack Rabbit Vineyard form 7pm on Friday16 March. Tickets, costing $120 a head, are available from Jack Rabbit’s website, jackrabbitvineyard. com.au, or by phoning 5251 2223. 10K Gourmet is just one of many exciting events regularly on the vineyard’s schedule. This month the venue will host Restaurant Express, also part of the Melbourne festival. Restaurant Express will offer diners a twocourse luncheon with a glass of Jack Rabbit wine for only $40. The “fabulous offer” helped make Restaurant Express one of the festival’s most popular event, Ms Sharp said.
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even those who are pre-arranging a funeral for themselves. And every day we hear different needs, requests, and wishes, each making up that distinctive individual service just the way it would reflect the individual life lived. So next time you ponder how you will have your next coffee think about whether your funeral choices are as well thought about and as individual as your coffee. Contact Bellarine Memories us on 5255 5500 if you would like to discuss your options.
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Hotondo’s new-look centre Hotondo Homes Ocean Grove has opened a sales and selections centre with an enhanced emphasis on current design trends. Aaron Anstis, Director and Builder of Hotondo Homes’ Ocean Grove director and builder Aaron Anstis has created a purposebuilt space focussed on the customer experience at each step of their building journey. “Building a new home is the biggest investment many people will ever make in their lives, so it’s important they get exactly what they want and they enjoy the process,” Aaron says. “We want to give our clients the best experience possible. “We’ve already received fantastic feedback from everyone who has visited the new-look selections area. It’s changed the overall feel of the entire centre completely and that’s something we’re truly proud of.”
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It’s hard to believe that on 17 February Bellarine Furniture & Bedding had been open and servicing the peninsula and Geelong region with quality furniture and bedding for 13 years. “What that means is that we are now highly likely to become unpredictably emotional, do what we like, when we like it and ensure that the world revolves around us, being teenagers and all,” the owners say. “Nah, just joking. “ What is does mean is that for the last 13 years we have offered exceptional service and quality furniture to all of our customers, offering free delivery, free set up, and free removal of the old item if needed. “And we intend to keep doing so well into the future.”
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Friends indeed for hoodie On recent days off from work I've been volunteering for the Friends of the Hooded Plover Bellarine. Hooded plover numbers are listed as 'vulnerable' in Victoria. It's a beach nesting bird found around Ocean Grove, Breamlea, Point Lonsdale and 13th Beach. From August to April each year the birds try to raise chicks but struggle due to impacts from people and predators. The volunteers work in partnership with Birdlife Australia and Barwon Coast to monitor the birds along the coastline, locate their nests, assist with erecting protective signage and fencing, and warden the sites after hatching. I volunteered for a few hours at 13th Beach a few weeks ago but the three plover chicks that hatched there were killed by silver gulls on their eighth day of life. Then two chicks were seen at 17 W, between Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. These chicks are doing well so far. A large area of the beach has been transformed into an exclusion zone, which the majority of beach-goers are happy to respect. I hope to report good news about these chicks in the next edition of the Voice. While standing on the beach I've seen redcapped plovers, pacific gulls, and red-necked stints. I had a wonderful experience at 13th Beach when I met a husband and wife who were keen bird-watchers from northern Denmark, who especially wanted to see a hooded plover. The husband had an amazing knowledge of Australian birds. He has travelled the world in a quest to see at least one bird from every family of birds. He had never seen a bird from the bristlebird family, so his next stop was Point Addis to find a rufous bristlebird. He also wanted to see an emu-wren. His wife liked the scenery more than the
birds but was happy to support her husband in his bird quest! We had an interesting discussion about the Queenscliff egret colony, first seen by Tom Fletcher. The Danish couple had noticed the little egrets and the nankeen night herons along the foreshore in Queenscliff, and the husband told me he saw lots of swifts in Queenscliff. I have been to Queenscliff many times and have never seen a swift, so I said to him maybe they were welcome swallows or tree martins. My goodness, he gave me a very long look before assuring me that he knew his swallows, swifts and martins and the birds were most definitely swifts - in fact, he said 'swifts' very loudly several times to highlight the fact. I think he must have seen either forkedtailed swifts or white-throated deedletails, both of which can be seen around these parts at this time of year The other highlights of my fortnight were to see a wedge-tailed eagle at Curlewis, a collared sparrowhawk at Reedy Lake, around 50 freckled ducks at Begola Wetlands. I received a lovely email from Lynn, of Ocean Grove, who has had yellow-tailed black cockatoos using her backyard birdbath, as well as little corellas and galahs . Lynn said she was watching telly when she heard the yellow-tailed black cockatoos call out, and she saw four of them in the bird bath, which was so exciting. Of the 32 species of birds that have visited Lynn's garden over the eight years she has lived in Ocean Grove, 22 have used the birdbaths. I also received an email from Kevin, who took a wonderful photo of a crested tern. I received a message from Pete and Chris, who live in Woodlands, saying they saw their resident kookaburras with a fledgling but the family had not used the custom built hollow
Yellow-tailed black cockatoos enjoy a summer birdbath.
A locally endangered hooded plover.
A freckled duck cools off.
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nest in Pete and Chris's garden. The kookaburras must have found another hollow big enough to accommodate a kookaburra family, which is a shame for Chris and Pete as they have loved observing the kookaburras in their garden. Thanks so much Chris, Pete, Kevin and Lynn for the wonderful emails and observations. Cheers, Jen Carr jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com
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BARWON COAST Festival of The Sea 2018 March on the Barwon Coast means ‘Festival of The Sea’ time! Barwon Coast is a proud supporter of the Festival which celebrates the community’s links to the sea. The Foreshore Fun Day on Sunday March 18th is held on the coastal reserve managed by Barwon Coast. An absolute highlight of the day is the ‘Duck Race’ which is running at 3pm. To be in with a winning chance sponsor a duck at www.duck_race.eventbrite.com.au
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Just walking the dog.... Please remember that dogs must be on a leash from 13W Ocean Grove heading west along the Spit and upstream along the river to Riverview Caravan Park. As of the 1st February, the nose of the Spit changed to dogs on leash at all times. From 27W Barwon Heads and upstream to Talbot Street is also dogs on leash at all times. Information on our dog controls can be found on our website, or pick up a hard copy from the Barwon Coast office or City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centre in Ocean Grove. #ShareOurShores 22 VOICE
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Photo caption: Volunteer Hooded Plover Wardens at a Temporary Exclusion Zone on the Barwon Coast.
WHO WE ARE Barwon Coast is a Committee of Management appointed by the State Government with responsibility for the management of 13km of coastal crown land at Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13th Beach. KEEP UPDATED WITH BARWON COAST ONLINE. facebook.com/BarwonCoastVIC @BarwonCoast www.barwoncoast.com.au
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Wildlife management is a legislative requirement for the Barwon Coast Committee of Management. As of September 2017, we have taken a new management approach towards managing the hazards that humans, dogs and horses pose to the Hooded Plover, a threatened coastal nesting bird. When a Hooded Plover chick hatches, we are now putting ‘Temporary Exclusion Zones’ in place to increase the chick’s chances of survival. The Exclusion Zones are signed at beach access paths and on the beach itself. If you are near one of these zones we ask you to turn around and walk an alternate way. Even walking along the shoreline through an exclusion zone poses a threat to the bird’s survival as they feed at the shoreline and will flee if a person approaches. From hatching to fledging is only about 5 weeks; so not much to ask that we avoid a piece of beach and give these birds the best chance possible at survival. The only home they have is our beaches! For more information please go to www.barwoncoast.com.au/tempzones
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Season set for big finish By Matt Flapper Ocean Grove pennant teams will be faced with the opportunity to capitalise on a terrific home and away season in the coming weeks, which will commence today with midweek divisions one, six and eight all competing in semi-finals. Division one finished second on the ladder and went head to head with Queenscliff in the match to advance to the grand final at Geelong Cement, while the sixers also completed the 18 rounds in second place and met with St Leonards in the first play off at Torquay. Although suffering a last round loss to Drysdale in found 18, the division eight side got an early taste of their finals opposition as they held onto fourth position which set up an elimination final against the same side. The Grove eights met Drysdale again today at Torquay to decide which side is the best to fight another week. Disappointment was felt for the division three side. Finishing the season with 10 wins and two draws one agonising point short of fourth placed Anglesea, while a similar situation was felt in the fives just one game shy of fourth spot. In what has been so far a successful home and away campaign for the Saturday pennant teams, there are several opportunities for multiple divisions to have a crack at the finals series. With three rounds to go the Premier division side has lifted into contention with backto-back wins against fourth placed Sebastopol and top placed Bareena. Sebastopol on the road was the spirited performance the Grover’s needed to find their mark in this competition. The match held the status of winner takes all and loser may take the fall was in the balance until the final bowl. The Grovers stood tall and finished strong and in round seventeen went into the match underdogs but were able to back it up against the current top side Bareena. Tom Warren, Owen Clark, Michael Allen and Skipper Mick West brilliant in the team’s 35 shot overall margin. The final round will see last year’s grand finalist go head to head at Queenscliff to determine the team that wins the double chance ahead of the finals series. Our division one side just keep getting the job done as they continue to slide under the radar in the competition. Several changes to the line-up in past weeks have not deterred the side from the achieving a top two position ahead of the round eighteen clash with fourth placed Highton 2. A thriller against Drysdale resulted in a win by three in a tough hard fought contest on the Drysdale surface. Finals bound are divisions four, six, seven and 10. Four and seven currently sit in first place with one round to play, while six has the opportunity in the final round to seal the double chance. The 10s come off a forfeit from Bannock-
Peter Snell lets one go for the Grubbers. (Pictures: Jamie Cullum) 178097
Loraine Kirk amid a field of bowls. 178097
Kevin Beasley lines up his shot. 178097
Terri Rudge in action for Ocean Grove. 178097
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burn and a win in the final match will also secure a finals position. Congratulations to Kevin Beardsley (4) and Doug Gorwell (6) who both celebrated their 200 games for Ocean Grove on Saturday with wins by one single shot overall, while Val Cook reached the games number of 600 last week,
which was a remarkable achievement. Meanwhile, Kira Bourke will contest the final of the Victorian under-25 singles championship after successfully advancing through three rounds on Sunday at Burwood BC. Olivia Cartwright from Kyabram was the first victim whilst Mildura’s Emma Simmons
fell to Bourke in game two. The semi-final against Kristen Day from Yarra Glen resulted in a 25-14 win, which will see her now take on defending state singles champion Kylie Whitehead from Wodonga. The final of the event will be played during State Champions week in Bendigo in April.
Grubbers to lay out ground work for season in practice By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Football Club’s preparations for the 2018 Bellarine Football League season will take shape over the next month. The Grubbers will play three practice matches in March before their Bellarine Football League season opener against Portarlington at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval at Shell Road on 31 March. All pre-season matches will be played in Ocean Grove though a venue has not been decided due to Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association finals. The Grubbers will host Essendon and District Football League club Keilor in their first practice match on 10 March. Keilor is coached by former Collingwood oceangrovevoice.com.au
and Carlton AFL player Mick McGuane. Ocean Grove will play further practice matches at home against Diamond Creek on 17 March and GFL based Geelong West on 24 March to round out their pre-season. In other developments, Ocean Grove Netball Club plays its first pre-season match against Geelong West on Thursday 15 March at 6:30pm. The Grubbers will then back up two days later with another home practice match against Diamond Creek on Saturday 17 March at 1pm. The Grubber netballers wrap up their netball pre-season with its final practice match against Lara on Thursday 22 March with a 6:30pm start. All netball practice matches will be played at Shell Road in Ocean Grove.
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Fine performances wrap up excellent season for Cobras By Mark Heenan U13s report Round 10 v Queenscliff The Cobras played host to Queenscliff for the last game of the season. The Cobras put together a solid start for their 26 overs on a slow outfield to reach 1 for 89. Noah Jeffrey (17no) and Oliver Terhorst (19no) ticked over the scoreboard. Queenscliff then made the most of the better conditions to be 2 for 115 at end of the 1st day. The Cobras then bowled tightly to rein in queenscliff to 8 for 209 off their 52 overs. James Devine finished up with 0 for 13 off his 6 overs backed by teddy Farrell 1-7 from his 4 overs. Not to be outshone, George Every wrapped up his terrific season with two excellent solo runouts.
Harrisyn Wingrave lines up a shot. (Jamie Cullum) 178095 Queenscliff backed up their batting with line and length bowling to restrict the cobras to 7 for 173. Jack Every batted patiently and with great maturity to finish the day 38 not-out to top off a excellent season.
Jack Every hits out in style. (Jamie Cullum) 178095
Rivals clash looms likely By Mark Heenan A BPCA A grade semi-final re-match between crosstown rivals Collendina and Ocean Grove looms likely after the Cobras scored a resounding win over Portarlington on 24 February. Collendina (46 points) consolidated second spot after its 156-run first innings victory over the Demons in Round 10, while ladder leader Anglesea (52 points), third-placed Ocean Grove (46 points) and Drysdale (42 points) round out the top four. The BPCA A grade semi-finals begin on Saturday 17 March. Portarlington were all out for 43 in their first innings though the Demons lost only eight wickets after two players did not bat. It was the Demons lowest total with the bat this season. Gun Cobra bowler Charlie Lamb snared 4/9 from 13 overs, while Jye Hearps (3/14) and Andy Higgins (1/15) both kept things tight for the opposition. Lamb praised Hearps efforts bowling in the windy conditions at Portarlington. “He (Hearps) bowled brilliantly into the wind,” Lamb told the Voice. In its second dig Portarlington were 0/61 from 21 overs. Day one saw Collendina compile 9/199 from 75 overs thanks largely to an inspired performance by the Cobras lower batting order. Collendina opener Kade Norquay chimed in with 40 at the top of the order. At one stage Collendina was staring down the barrel of a small total at 6/69. Enter Cobra Matt Davies batting at number 8, he resurrected his side’s innings with an unbeaten 65, while team-mates Dean Britt (22) and Charlie Lamb (28) made handy contributions. “Once we managed to get some runs down the order – Matty Davies was leading the way,” Lamb said. “Matt Davies helped win us the game.” Meantime Gun Portarlington all-rounder Paul ‘Poudge’ McGrath become the second ever BPCA player to take 600 A Grade wickets after he finished with 4/60 from 26 overs. Leading BPCA wicket-taker former Queenscliff bowler Robert Warren is the only other player to take more than 600 wickets. IN other news Collendina Cricket Club coach Corey Walter did not play against Portarlington. Walter, the BPCA A Grade most valuable player in 2016/17, was given a red card and two-match ban following his on-field behaviour against Ocean Grove on 10 February after a tribunal hearing. Walter will serve the second match of his two-game penalty in the Cobras final home and away two-day fixture against bottomplaced Little River at Collendina this Saturday. Walter remains free to play in this year’s BPCA A Grade finals. 26 VOICE
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Jye Hearps sends one down for the Demons. (Jamie Cullum) 178098 In B Grade the Cobras defeated Portarlington by 108 runs in their two-day clash at Collendina. Collendina opener David Worn led the way with 85 in the club’s first day total of 5/243 from 75 overs. In reply Portarlington were all out for 135 from 47.2 overs. Cobra bowler Sam Beasley was the chief destroyer with 4/22 from 13 overs, while teammate Craig Goodger took 3/27 from 14.2 overs. Portarlington won against Collendina on first innings after its C Grade two-day clash at Portarlington. Batting first the Cobras were rolled for only 67 from 41.1 overs. In reply Portarlington declared at 3/78 from 9.3 overs and sent the Cobras back into bat. In its second dig Collendina avoided an outright defeat though was all out for 148 from 64.2 overs. In the D Grade one-day clash at the Bellarine Secondary College Ocean Grove campus Collendina defeated Little River in a thriller by seven runs. Batting first home side Collendina were all out for 135 from 38.3 overs, while Little River in reply were dismissed for 128 from 36.5 overs.
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Grubbers nail finals place By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove A Grade secured its top four finals spot thanks to a gutsy hundred from Huon Bertino guided the Grubbers to victory against Jan Juc on Saturday. Bertino’s 106 was his first hundred for Ocean Grove since he joined the Grubbers two seasons ago. The wicket-keeper batsman who hit 11 boundaries laid the foundations after he shared in a 176-run third wicket stand with Grubber gun bat Michael Kenneady (89). “I thought I was getting too old to make a hundred - it has been a few years,” laughed Bertino, 34. “The number one thing is we needed to win to make finals.” Ocean Grove (42 points) maintained third position after 10 rounds with ladder leader Anglesea (52 points), second-placed Collendina (46 points) and Drysdale (40 points) in fourth spot rounding out the top four. The Grubbers resumed at 0/11 on day two after Jan Juc set a challenging total of 237 from 63 overs. The Sharks fought the game out, the Grubbers won in final over to finish at 7/240 from 83.4 overs. Ocean Grove coach Paul Jubber said wickets in hand allowed the Grubbers to attack the Shark bowlers in the final overs - despite the home side losing 5/37 late on day two. “I think anytime you have wickets in a game of cricket you always a chance to play aggressively towards the latter part of your innings,” Jubber told the Voice. “Just on Huon (Bertino)…his first hundred for the club was certainly well deserved - not only been a terrific player for us in the last couple of years but more importantly he has been a fantastic clubman.” Jan Juc playing coach Ben Grinter was the star on 17 February with a brilliant 122, his second century in 2017/18. “Ben Grinter is a very good player - credit where credit is due and has been outstanding player in the competition for many years,” Jubber said. Grinter who hit 19 boundaries in his knock of 122, said Ocean Grove were genuine contenders for this season’s A Grade title. “In regards to Ocean Grove they do have that depth…I do believe they are a real chance to take it out this year,” Grinter said. The loss ended Jan Juc’s hopes of making finals this season after its second-placed finish at the completion of the 2016/17 home and away season. Jan Juc youngster Josh Norman (3/63) and club stalwart Iva Priest (3/56) each took three wickets. Norman’s three-wicket haul from 22 overs with three maidens won high praise from the Grubbers. “Josh is a talent for the future - and Jan Juc are lucky to have him,” said Jubber. Ocean Grove’s Dan Roddis (3/43) and Mick Thornton (3/17) were valuable contributors with the ball on day one.
Huon Bertino on his way to his first century for Ocean Grove. (Jamie Cullum) 178096 captured 4/17 from 10 overs on day one. Foord Engelsman has taken 33 wickets at 9.21 in 2017/18. Grubber opener Jay Dawson top scored with 55 on day two, while Wallaby bowler Dane Wise-Graham destroyed the Grubbers middle and lower order with 7/39 from 18 overs.
Michael Kenneady in action for the Grubbers (Jamie Cullum) 178096 Ocean Grove will face Barrabool at Barrabool in their final home and away game for the season this Saturday. In B Grade, Ocean Grove suffered a heartbreaking four-run loss in their top-of-thetable clash against Wallington at Wallington Recreation Reserve on Saturday. Chasing 179 for victory after Wallington was dismissed for 174 from 67.2 overs on 17 February, the Grubbers fell agonisingly short to be all out for 178 from 67.5 overs. Ocean Grove bowler Billy Foord Engelsman continued his dominant season, he grabbed 4/58 from 20.2 overs, while Flynn Hardiman
The Grubbers defeated Jan Juc in their C Grade two-day clash by 39 runs at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve on Saturday. Batting first Ocean Grove compiled 9/175 from 60 overs, while Jan Juc were all out for 136 from 57.3 overs in reply. Grubber Ben Hughes was a standout after he made an unbeaten 55 with the bat and then backed it up with 3/40 from 18.3 overs. Ocean Grove bowler Craig Byron took 4/41 from 16 overs. In D Grade, Ocean Grove thrashed Drysdale by 10 wickets in their D Grade one-day clash at St Thomas Catholic Primary School on Saturday. Batting first the home side Drysdale was all out for 139 from 38.4 overs. In reply Ocean Grove finished at 0/143 from 27 overs. Grubber Dave Bate smashed three sixes and hit 12 boundaries in his innings of 91 not out, while Nathan Taylor remained unbeaten on 40 not out.
Hawks set to play in finals Drysdale has virtually assured itself of playing finals cricket this season with a six-wicket win against Barwon Heads. The clash was the most important in the context of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association fixture, with the winner likely to make the top four and the loser confined to missing out. The Heads batted first but could only muster 149 as left-arm seamer Dylan Justice claimed 4/29 and youngster Bailey Sykes showed he belongs at the top level with an impressive 2/24 from 10 overs. The Hawks never stumbled during their run chase. David Hambrook contributed 29 at the of the order and gun batsmen Nick Hallam and Jason Mallett then took the game away from the Seagulls. Hallam made a sparkling 69 while Mallett played an important knock of 56. The game was called off when Drysdale reached 4/170. The victory kept Drysdale in fourth on the ladder, with the Hawks now only to miss the finals if they unexpectedly lose to 11th placed Queenscliff and Barwon Heads beats Inverleigh by a significant margin.
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SPORT Ocean Grove SLSC nippers James Leahy and Remy Roberts are all smiles after winning under-12 board rescue at the Life Saving Victoria Lorne-based junior state qualifier. (Mark Heenan Media)
Nippers set for Vic titles By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove based nippers warmed up for next month’s Victorian Junior Surf Lifesaving Championships at a Life Saving Victoria state qualifying carnival in Lorne on Sunday 25 February. More than 100 Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club junior competitors took part in the surf-based carnival held in overcast and windy conditions at Lorne’s main beach. It was the LSV second junior state qualify-
ing carnival held this summer following the bay based Chelsea carnival in Melbourne’s south east on 21 January. There have been seven carnivals this summer - five of which have been held in the bay, while there has been two ocean surf competitions at Torquay and Lorne. Ocean Grove SLSC Junior Activities Manager Darren Ball said local nippers were keen to compete in three foot waves on an outgoing low tide when the forecast was predicted last week.
Ocean Grove SLSC Nippers Dana Sellers, Emily Joyce, Matilda Richards and, at front. Cookie Robinson on the beach at Lorne.
“As soon (as the Nippers) heard about waves (here in Lorne) last Friday night everyone was pumped,” Ball told the Voice. “Conditions wise we have had some big sets come through – it has knocked some of the younger kids around a fair bit – but our girls and our boys particularly in Under 11’s area have handled it really well. “We had 110 kids registered – which was more than Torquay (Cosy Corner) and more than Chelsea which was at our previous qualifying carnival.”
Highlights included James Leahy and Remy Roberts win in the Under 12 Board Rescue, while up to three Ocean Grove SLSC Under 11 Nipper Girls qualified after their Iron finals. There were some strong performances in the Under 11 Boys with a number of Ocean Grove SLSC competitors qualifying. Ocean Grove SLSC Nippers will take part in this weekend's Junior Club Championships before heading to Warrnambool-based State Surf Lifesaving Championships on 10 March and 11 March.
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