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28 March - 10 April, 2018
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Classic run is back By Justin Flynn The Sheepwash Easter Classic is still going strong after 39 years. The iconic Barwon Heads run attracts hundreds of participants each year and is the major fundraiser for Barwon Heads Primary School. The event was born in 1979 when the first school council at BHPS decided to stage a fun run. Organisers such as John Brady (pictured), John Firth and Robyn Cox were staggered when the inaugural event attracted 418 participants.
Last year around 600 runners ran the scenic 8km and 4km events and it attracts some elite competitors. "A lot of people who come down here for the Easter weekend, whether it's from Melbourne or elsewhere, will plan their short holiday around this," one of the event organisers Kirsten Roberts told the Voice. "We do get some elite runners who come down for it." The inaugural race was 8km because that distance was roughly that of the town border and it's a tradition that still stands, although the course has altered over time. Initially it began at the Village Park before
shifting to the primary school to coincide with the Easter Fair. The Easter Fair was then moved to Christmas-time and the Sheepwash Classic was a stand-alone event, which now kicks off on the foreshore near the bridge. The Sheepwash Classic is on Saturday 31 March (Easter Saturday) at 8am. Registrations are open on Good Friday at the primary school office from 9am to noon and on race day at Lahey Square car park from6.30am or by going to www.registernow. com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=28776. Participants can choose between an 8km and 4km run/walk.
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Community Bowls a hit Local insurance brokers Total Insurance took out the Ocean Grove Bowling Club Community Bowls trophy. The team, comprising Andy Steenhuis, Sam Garland, Been Coon and John Hicks proved too good for the Collendina Cobras quartet of Gavin and Annette Barry, Eddie Ellwood and Leigh Norquay in the final played on Monday 19 March. The winning team were presented with trophies by news editor Justin Flynn on behalf of The Voice, who were sponsors. More commonly known as Barefoot Bowls, Community Bowls pits novice bowlers against each in a bid to bring local businesses together over a game of friendly bowls over four Mondays each February and March. Ocean Grove Bowling Club's John McConville said the rinks were packed each Monday. "We had 28 teams and we filled the greens each time and we had pretty much perfect weather each time," he said. "It's great for fellowship and getting together and having fun. Community Bowls has been running for 18 years and after play, teams adjourn to the bistro for a meal and drinks.
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Riding for the Red Cross: Laurie Fitzsimons, Allan O'Donoghue, Peter Rodgers, Gail Rodgers, John Foord and Peter Hawthorne. 178823
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Marcus best in state By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove's Marcus Bird is the best Nipper in the state after winning the prestigious Fred Westfield Medal at the Victorian Junior Lifesaving Championships in Warrnambool. Bird, 13, won the award as Life Saving Victoria's best all-round under-14 athlete for the 2017/18 season. "I think it was pretty close between me and one of the Under 14 girls," Bird told the Voice. The Kardinia International College student will now move up into the senior ranks and will head to Scarborough, WA, for the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships from 14 to 22 April. Bird was ranked first in the state in the water and also performed strongly on the beach,
but it's in the ocean where he feels most comfortable. "In the water for sure," he said. "I'm not really a beachy person." Bird paid tribute to Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club's dedicated band of volunteers. "The coaching, the atmosphere - there's a lot of volunteering that goes into Nippers." Bird's father, Shane, said the dedication required to be a surf life saver was astonishing. "I don't know of too many other sports, maybe gymnastics, that requires you to train as much as these kids do," he said. Nippers train 10 times a week and Bird has been at OGSLSC since he was eight years old. Bird swims four mornings a week, trains on the board four times weekly and has iron training twice a week.
"I always say to other parents that ask, that you're in a great environment," Shane said. For now, Marcus plans to focus on training and doing well at the Aussies. He said surf life saving was a tough sport, but it had many positives. "If you go down to the beach with your friends, you know you're going to be a lot safer," he said. "Aside from competition, you get to be at the beach and there's not too many better places to be when you're training and competing." Bird said that Nippers was a terrific way for young people to socialise and learn discipline. "Exercise makes you feel good," he said. "It has many positives and meeting other people is one of them."
Iconic ride The annual Ride the Bellarine is only weeks away. The event is in its fourth year and helped raise a whopping $60,000 to help eradicate polio. The ride takes in some of Victoria's most scenic roads as it circles the Bellarine Penninsula. Two great courses of 60km and 105km, taking participants from Eastern Gardens in East Geelong, passing through the towns of Drysdale, Portarlington, St Leonards, Queenscliff, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Armstrong Creek and returning through Geelong to Eastern Gardens. The ride is on Sunday 15 April. Head to www. ridethebellarine.com for more information.
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A social group of cyclists hit the streets for their annual Red Cross door knock. The group, which rides most days, hopped onto their bikes and raised more than $1000 in a single evening door knocking at local homes. March is Red Cross Calling month and the volunteers all across the Bellarine were out collecting. Each year the group of cyclists go out door knocking for the Red Cross and Grovers always give generously. Red Cross Month is held in March every year. Absent from photograph, but very much active on the evening, were Terry Robinson, Kel and Sue Arnott, Andrew and Roz Thornton, John Paton, Dallice Dalton and youngsters Liv and Ryder Lawrence.
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Fight for survival The endangered hooded plover thrives on beaches such as Ocean Grove, but many chicks do not survive. Disturbance by people, dogs and horses, as well as predation by silver gulls, ravens and foxes means that the hooded plover is up against the fight for survival even before they hatch. Each year Ocean Grove has several hooded plover families that attempt to breed, only to have the chicks killed before they can fly, which is usually around five weeks after they hatch. They are vulnerable because they nest at ground level, often above the high-tide mark on ocean beaches or among dunes. In the meantime, they are extremely vulnerable. One family of hooded plovers had a chick that, at the time of writing, was close to being able to fly. The chick was given the best chance of survival thanks to a caring local community. Exclusion zones around the hooded plovers' nest has been successful and many hours of volunteering by locals ensured the chick was close to surviving. "The hooded plover roped-off area was a bigger zone than usual, as the hooded plover family were very mobile," Voice Nature Watch columnist Jen Carr said. Hooded Plovers are a rarity along the Great Ocean Road and so the Bellarine Peninsula is the last major population of the birds until Warrnambool, making it a high priority at a national scale. Although there are around 2000 hooded plovers in Western Australia, there are only 50 left in New South Wales, 400 to 450 in Victoria, 600 to 800 in South Australia and about 1000 in Tasmania.
Bellarine Training and Community Hub will hold a Youth Art Show held during National Youth Week. Artists aged between 11 and 21 years of age are invited to submit a piece of art work, showcasing their amazing talent in one or more of the following categories: sculpture, photography, graffiti art, graphic art, painting and drawing. Entry is free, there will be prizes awarded in each category with the option to sell your artwork. Entry forms are available from your local secondary school or from Bellarine Training and Community Hub (formerly Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre). The entry form will need to be submitted to BTACH by 29 March. The Youth Art Show will be held at Bellarine Training and Community Hub, 1 John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove with an official opening Friday 13 April from 6pm to 10pm and the Youth Art Show will be open to the public on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April from 10am to 2pm. For further enquiries, phone 5255 4294.
CFA Ocean Grove CFA will again be collecting for the Royal Children's Hospital Appeal on Good Friday. Members will be at the intersection of The Terrace and Hodgson St collecting at the traffic lights while other members will be roaming The Terrace on foot.
Planned burns The farmland to the north of the residential Kingston area is to undergo planned burns. Kingston Estate has been issued a permit to burn from COGG for stubble paddocks at the rear of Kingston and along Banks Rd including the area to the east of Oakdene Estate. The permit covers the period from 20 March to 1 May. The local CFA has been notified and will be in attendance, as required. Please be aware of smoke drift. If you have any concerns during this period contact Kingston Estate on 5255 0800.
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By Justin Flynn
Calling bush detectives
Jumping from a 27-floor building might not seem like everyone's idea of fun, but two local women will take the plunge for a worthy cause. Ocean Grover Jenni Farrar and Belmont's Heidin Kunoo will participate in Anglicare's Altitude Shift, which requires entrants to abseil down the St James building - all 113 metres of it. The event aims to support children in foster care. "Heidin came to me one day and asked 'are you scared of heights?' and I thought she was asking me to change a lightbulb and she asked 'do you want to abseil?'," Jenni said. "This is an opportunity for me to abseil down the front of a building and raise money for kids who really need it." Heidin has done the Altitude Shift before, in 2016. "The first time I was totally nervous, but these (foster) kids don't have a choice, but I do have a choice to try and make a difference," she said. "I'll step out of my comfort zone if it helps those kids. "It's my second time now, so I'm more excited rather than nervous." The event, on 27 and 28 April, is limited to just 200 participants, but each needs to raise a minimum of $850. Jenni works at St James Anglican Church in Point Lonsdale, where Heidin is training to become a minister. The local community has gotten behind their cause. "The community is very supportive even though they might not want to abseil, they are more than happy to contribute," Heidin said. "These kids don't choose to have parents who cannot look after them, but I have the choice to actually do something about it."
Aspiring junior rangers have the opportunity to be a 'bush detective' these school holidays. Parks Victoria's Junior Ranger program is coming to Ocean Grove for two days of free nature-based and ranger-hosted activities for children aged six to 12 and their families. It is designed to get kids outdoors, have fun in nature and learn about Victoria's wonderful parks, wildlife and amazing natural and cultural heritage. Children will get the chance to join a ranger to look for scats, tracks and traces that animals have left behind in Ocean grove Nature Reserve. Parks Victoria Education and Interpretation Coordinator James Adams, said these activities are designed to inspire curiosity. "The variety of activities we run through the Junior Ranger program help teach kids about the natural world around them. It's wonderful to see kids getting out of the lounge room to explore and enjoy Victoria's beautiful parks," he said. "As part of Nature Play week during the Premier's Active April, we're partnering with the Kids in Nature Network to host Nature Treasure Hunts across Victoria on Friday 13 April. Our parks are full of natural treasures and with a little help from us to get started, you'll discover something new every time you explore." Budding bush detectives can join in the fun and unravel the secrets of the bush on 9 April with two sessions from 10am to 11.30am and 1pm to 2.30pm. Bookings are essential at www.juniorrangers.com.au.
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GIDDY HEIGHTS: Heidin Kunoo and Jenni Farrar will abseil 27 floors from a Melbourne CBD building. 179050 Jenni has never abseiled before. "When I told my husband, he said 'that's a bloody stupid thing to do'," she said. "He's a bit scared of heights, but I just look
at as a way of helping foster kids." To donate to Jenni's and Heidin's cause, head to www.altitudeshift.org.au and search for their names under 'looking for someone?'.
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Deserving award winners Rotary Club of Ocean Grove recognised eligible members and businesses at its recent Community Awards Night. Over a two-month period members of the public were encouraged to nominate someone they might know, or a local business who they felt provided excellence in service or went just that little bit further to make the customer welcome. Over 60 people helped to celebrate the evening which was held at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club where winners were presented with their certificates and prizes. Apprentice of the Year award winner was Corey Grundy, a second-year apprentice with Ocean Grove All Makes Automotive . Corey received his certificate and a cheque for $500 to help him with his ongoing apprenticeship expenses. This award was sponsored by Ocean Grove Business Association and presented by its president Ty Symons. Volunteer of the Year went to Neil Derrick, a volunteer with the Uniting Church, who was described by his nominator as "an unsung Ocean Grove hero". Neil received a cheque for $200 and a donation of $300 to the charity of his choice. Neil requested that his cheque and charity prize be combined and given to Riding Develops Abilities and Disable Surfers Association, each receiving $250. Small Business Excellence award went to the Groove Cafe, which received a certificate together with a cheque for $100. Pride of Workmanship award went to Christine Lomas, a customer service assistant at Coles Ocean Grove. Christine received $100 and started at the old Tuckerbag and stayed on when Coles took over.
Apprentice of the Year Corey Grundy, Pride of Workmanship winner Christine Lomas, Small Business Excellence winners Tony and Ivy Zhang and Volunteer winner Neil Derrick. "It was a great evening enjoyed by all and the entries were of an extremely high standard making it very hard for the judging panel to come up with the winners," Rotarian Martin Geerings said. "All entrants can feel extremely proud of their nominations and is a reflection of how our community feels about each and every one of them."
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Alice's head shave The pied currawong is causing a stir in residential areas across the region. Picture by: Andrew Silcocks
Causing a nuisance By Justin Flynn The pied currawong is causing quite a stir in the region with Barwon Heads mostly affected by these native eastern Australian birds. The pied currawong has staked its claim on many local backyards and Voice Nature Watch columnist Jen Carr said that usually spelt trouble for smaller birds. "If there are many resident currawongs around, the smaller birds would all be driven out," she said. "There are also grey currawongs around here." The population of pied currawongs on Australia's east coast has adapted well to habitats favoured by humans. They are nest predators and have a negative influence on smaller birds. "Currawongs are bigger than magpies, also have a yellow eye, distinct from a red eye of the magpie," Ms Carr said. "They are also not as friendly as magpies they don't like seeing people or staying around if people are around. "They eat smaller birds and young birds in nests, so if there are currawongs there are most likely no small birds around."
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When Alice Moon decided to have her head shaved for the World's Greatest Shave, she hope to raise $700. But the 12-year-old Ocean Grover surpassed that amount by plenty. Alice joined more than 20,000 Aussies in 2018 as the Leukaemia Foundation celebrates the 20th birthday of the iconic World's Greatest Shave campaign. Alice will join more than 1.9 million extraordinary Aussies of all ages who have helped beat blood cancer over the past two decades by getting sponsored to shave, colour, wax, cut pony tails, banish beards and trim top knots. On this occasion Alice had her hair totally shaved and made it an event to remember, raising $1391 and is still going strong. Alice ventured to Strapper Surf on The Terrace for the big day and Dom from Park Lane Men's Hairdressing had the honours of donning the clippers. Dom donated $1 from every cut he did over the past few weeks and raised $236 for Alice's cause. Alice was overwhelmed when one lovely couple donated $200 on the day. "I was a young grade Prep girl when I clearly remember a Grade 6 girl doing it at my school and thought it was the coolest thing to do," Alice said. "I have nagged my mum to do it for two years and she finally agreed. "I enjoy helping people and believe this is a way for me to contribute to helping children and their families in this challenging situation. "After all it is only hair and mine will grow back - I'm super lucky." Alice thanked Strapper Surf and Park Lane Men's Hairdressing for helping to make the day a big one. Donations are being accepted until the end of May. If you'd like to donate to Alice's cause, go to https://worldsgreatestshave.com/ and search for Alice Moon.
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Come and try days Are you sick of swimming the black line by yourself and getting nowhere? Are you looking to improve your swim fitness and technique? Then why not consider swimming with the Boroughcoutas Masters Swim group at the Bellarine Aquatic Centre on Tuesday nights from 7pm to 8 pm. The sessions on Tuesday nights caters for all levels of ability and fitness so you don't need to be Ian Thorpe or Leisel Jones to join in. The club offers a varied swim program and stroke correction and it's great to share your swim experience with other people. Cost is $5 plus normal pool entry fee. The Boroughcoutas will be having 'come and try' sessions in April. You can come to your first two sessions without having to pay $5 and check it out for yourself. Contact Margie Heffernan for more details 0417-581 637 or visit the Boroughcoutas website bmsc.org.au.
Let me run In response to the Beach Dog Survey, the impacts of population and dogs on beaches on the Barwon Coast, this survey has me hot under the collar. The council want to know the impact of dogs and people on the coastline. I'm a curly coat retriever; quite big, but really friendly. I know I appear intimidating but I just love humans, especially the little humans, toddlers and babies. There are not many places where I can romp free with my mates anymore, whereas humans and kids can romp where they like. It makes me howl. T?he council could ?simply erect friendly signage between W6 and W13 advising families with small kids that big, friendly, clumsy mutts, (like me), may be present on the beach. Too doggone easy really. Bob, Ocean Grove
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Ocean Grove Business Association news Ocean Grove Business Association has hit the ground running in 2018. We cannot believe it is nearly Easter and the organising committee has met three times already to plan out the year. We are really pleased the CCTV cameras are now operating and trust we will not have to refer to them over the coming year. However it is good to know that if we have an incident on The Terrace we should now have the ability to identify any perpetrators. The CCTV will have an official launch and thank you function soon and we intend to use this as an event for our members. We will com-
municate this once we have a set date. We have applied for a grant to enable a defibrillator to be installed in the main street. This is in response to an incident and the only defib available was locked in the library. So we are keen to ensure there is one located in a more convenient location. We recently partnered with the Ocean Grove Rotary Club to hand out well  deserved awards for businesses, volunteers and employees in Ocean Grove  get some well deserved recognition. We are keen that all members renew and potential members join via our website as this
ensures we capture all the details and gives the member access to using the web site to promote their business. We are currently tweaking the website to make sure it is easier to use. Finally, if you are a business owner in Ocean Grove we would love you to join us. There is strength in numbers and the more we have the more we can get noticed and get action to help drive business in Ocean Grove. Contact President Ty Simons if you would like to know more tysimons@mac.com. Ocean Grove Business Association
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Plover chick doing well I've spent most of my birdwatching time over the past few weeks standing on the beach at either 16 or 17 W, as one of the volunteers looking after the family of hooded plovers, which comprises the parent birds and one surviving chick. I worked in the middle of the afternoon on the Saturday of the long weekend, when the temperature was in the 30s and the beach was crowded. I felt really spent by the end of my two hours. On that day a double-banded plover, in nonbreeding plumage was spotted in the roped off hoodie habitat, which was surprising to see. Double-banded plovers breed in New Zealand. After breeding has finished, these birds fly west across the Tasman Sea, where they spend the winter foraging on mudflats and estuaries in eastern Australia. They usually arrive in Australia in March or April. Many are still in their breeding plumage, with broad bands of blackish, white and chestnut bands across the breast, which gradually fade to a grey smudge with time. The bird I saw did not have any sign of a chestnut stripe across the chest. The hoodies certainly didn't like the double-banded plover and the adults immediately chased it away after it arrived. In contrast the adult hoodies didn't chase off bigger birds such as silver gulls and Pacific gulls. At the time of writing the remaining hoodie chick is not yet flying well, and the parent birds are still looking after the chick very well. The hoodie chicks can usually fly by the age of 35 days, but this chick doesn't seem strong enough yet to take off. Fingers and toes are crossed that the chick uses its wings well soon. I must thank all the beach goers of Ocean Grove for their patience and cooperation in respecting the exclusion zone signs and sharing the beach with the hoodie family. The majority of people on the beach are really interested, kind and respectful and just want the hooded plover chicks to survive. There are the
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odd people who really have no concept of how critically endangered these birds are, and if nothing is done they will soon be extinct. The Ocean Grove Beach is a habitat that is perfect for hooded plovers in that they prefer sandy, broad and flat ocean beaches, with wide tidal zones for feeding, washed up seaweed, and some vegetation on the sand-dunes for shelter and nesting. The hooded plover roped-off area was a bigger zone than usual, as the hooded plover family were very mobile. It was difficult to see what was happening from one end to the other so I tended to stand in the middle of the habitat. On the busy long weekend I looked in my binoculars and saw a family walking two big dogs off lead approaching the area. I saw the man stop and read the signs that clearly stated that the area was a wildlife protection area, and dogs were not permitted in the region, and to my horror and shock the family just kept walking. I ran as fast as my little legs would take me (which is not fast at all) and managed to per-
suade the family to turn back and keep their dogs on a lead and respect the signage. There was also another couple I saw a few times who chose to walk through the middle of the habitat and not walk along the water line when the tide was out. When I asked them to walk along the water line the lady muttered "we are not going to interfere with your birds" and just kept walking. The couple were precisely 'interfering' with the birds by walking right in the middle of the area, preventing the adults and chicks from going down to the wet sand for feeding. Every time someone even walked along the shoreline it disturbed the birds. Anyway, one of the chicks is still alive, and that is great, and thanks to everyone who helped out. I did go for a drive to Bannockburn one day, in a bid to see the Australian owlet nightjar that Tom and Gordon saw in a hollow a few months ago. I keep going back when I have a few spare hours to see if it's back in the hollow, but no luck so far. I had a fabulous time in Bannockburn however, I stopped for 20 minutes at a
small dam and saw a crested shrike-tit, yellowfaced honeyeater, white-eared honeyeater, New Holland honeyeater, white-plumed honeyeater, red-browed finch, eastern-yellow robin, spotted pardalotes, and a purple-crowned lorikeet. Heaven! I'll be in seventh heaven if I ever see that nightjar. The crested shrike-tit is found in eucalypt forests and woodlands, forested gullies and along rivers in drier areas. It has a black and white striped head and neck, with a small head crest. Females have a smaller head crest and an olive-green throat, in contrast to the male black throat. It's always a great day when a crested shrike-tit is seen. I received an email from Kevin, who saw a lovely yellow-billed spoonbill at Begola Wetlands, along with around 50 Freckled Ducks. It certainly is a lovely place to visit at the moment, even though the rain dance has not worked as yet. Jen Carr jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com
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BARWON COAST Ocean Grove Main Beach Ramp Replacement Barwon Coast will be working this year on the replacement of the access ramp at Ocean Grove Main Beach. This ramp has been in place since the late 1960s and is an important beach access point for the Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club, Barwon Coast and thousands of beach goers every year. It has required running repairs in recent times and is structurally compromised as a result of damaging coastal processes. We will be holding ‘Open Houses’ in June 2018 to showcase information on this project and gather any views or information the community may have on the ramp. The Open Houses will be advertised in newspapers, at www.barwoncoast.com.au and on Barwon Coasts’ social media. If you would like to register to be kept up to date on this project please email your contact details to marketing@barwoncoast.com.au
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Hooded Plover Chick Set To Fly A Hooded Plover chick has survived on the Barwon Coast against all the odds and is set to spread its wings and fly in the next week or so. A dedicated team of Bird Life Australia volunteers have done an extraordinary job staffing the beach near a ‘Temporary Exclusion Zone’ that Barwon Coast put in place around the chick’s area. To them and all the local community who have leashed their dogs and avoided the exclusion zone area to help this threatened species - we say THANKYOU. 14 VOICE
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4. The existing Grubb Road, Ocean Grove infrastructure can no longer cope with the vehicle volumes and vehicles turning into the new residential estates and the existing industrial estate. This will be further exacerbated with the growth of the residential estates (300 houses per year) and the development of the new retirement village and shopping centre abutting Grubb Road. The Solutions We believe that there are a number of solutions, short to long term that could be implemented to rectify the traffic problems. 1. During the summer period (say December to Easter) the Bridge Road pedestrian lights could be replaced with a signalised pedestrian crossing. The remainder of the year they could convert back to pedestrian lights. VicRoads needs to develop an innovative set of traffic lights. Also the speed limit of 60km/h on the existing bridge should be reduced to 40km/h (same as Bridge Road) to just north of the pedestrian refuge on the Ocean Grove side of the bridge providing consistency in speed limits and improved pedestrian safety. 2. The Geelong Ring Road (Bellarine Link) be completed to connect to the GeelongPortarlington Road. This will mean that the 'through traffic' to northern Bellarine, Queenscliff and the gerries (plus return trips) will not come through Barwon Heads/Ocean Grove, but instead use the Bellarine Highway and Geelong-Portarlington Road. In 2007/08 VicRoads traffic counts identified that 25%-30% of traffic using the current bridge is 'through traffic'. This solution will also reduce traffic volumes travelling through East Geelong and Geelong to access western Victoria and Melbourne. VicRoads are currently undertaking a Planning Study for the Geelong Ring Road (Bellarine Link). Both Federal and State Governments
should then commit to actually funding the construction of the Bellarine Link. Construction works should commence by 2022. 3. Ocean Grove expansion is also contributing to traffic problems. This will only get worse with the construction of more homes, Kingston Shopping Village and a retirement village, all along Grubb Road. VicRoads are currently undertaking a Planning Study for the enhancement of Grubb Road and Tuckfield Street, including connection to The Terrace. We do not believe that this necessarily means the duplication of Grubb Road and Tuckfield Street, but could be in the form of improved carriage ways with appropriate turning lanes at intersections and decent road bicycle lanes. This option could then leave 2030 metres in the road reserve to create a walking track with rest stops, together with a bicycle track for children and families. This would connect the Bellarine Highway to The Terrace and provide a unique pedestrian/bicycle link to the main entry to Ocean Grove. Any enhancement of Grubb Road and Tuckfield Street should be based on maintaining and improving the indigenous vegetation we already have along the northern gateway to Ocean Grove. In addition, the opportunity to place power and communication lines underground should be part of the works. The Ocean Grove Community Association will be lobbying for a commitment from all political parties at the next State elections for the next State Government to fund the construction of Grubb Road and Tuckfield Street enhancement works in the next term of Government with construction works to commence in 2020. Federal Government funds would also be welcome. The Ocean Grove Community Association is in discussions with VicRoads to hold a Traffic Community Forum in June 2018. We will advise the community of the actual date and venue once confirmed. Ocean Grove Community Association
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We note with concern that local politicians are proposing a short term solution for the development of a third bridge for Barwon Heads/ Ocean Grove. This will not solve the traffic volume solution and only create additional traffic through Ocean Grove, as people will use the third bridge to access from the west to north Bellarine, Queenscliff and ferries. This is not the way forward and we should be looking at long term solutions. The problems There are four main issues causing problems for traffic crossing the bridge. 1. When VicRoads originally proposed the two bridge solution (separate pedestrian and vehicle bridges) we advised them that the pedestrian bridge should be on the up-stream side to the vehicle bridge (i.e. opposite to what has been constructed). This is because pedestrians (including some 3000 campers from the Ocean Grove Spit Caravan Park) now have to cross Bridge Road four times on a return trip to the Barwon Heads town centre. 2. The traffic impact of development of Armstrong Creek residential subdivisions were not properly considered. A significant number of these residents now visit Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove, to enjoy the beaches and shops particularly on weekends. In addition a number of these Armstrong Creek residents, together with people travelling from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road, use the Barwon Heads Bridge to access the northern Bellarine, Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale and the ferries. Hence significantly increasing the 'through traffic' volumes, all year round. 3. We support the installation of the pedestrian lights for Bridge Road and Hitchcock Avenue as they provide a safe environment for pedestrians. However, the Bridge Road pedestrian lights results in pedestrians just meandering across the crossing and not allowing for vehicle traffic flow. This is exacerbated over summer due to the dramatic increase in both vehicles and pedestrians.
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Absolutely glorious Glorious! tells the hilarious true story of the world’s worst opera singer, Florence Foster Jenkins. This West End and worldwide hit was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award - Best New Comedy (2005) - and has been seen by more than two million people. The production is coming to the Potato Shed for two shows only. The movie Florence Foster Jenkins, inspired by the play was released to acclaim this year. In the 1940s the singer everyone wanted to see perform live in New York was the enthusiastic soprano Florence Foster Jenkins - 'the first lady of the sliding scale'. Surrounding herself by devoted friends, almost as eccentric as she, this deliciously happy and delusional woman paid scant attention to her critics and would screech and warble to her audiences, most falling about with laughter. This heart-warming comedy moves from Florence's charity recitals and lavish balls, through to her very odd recording sessions and her ultimate performance triumph at New York’s Carnegie Hall, incorporating her wonderfully colourful relationships. Diana McLean stars as Florence. McLean is best known for her roles in The Young Doctors, Number 96 and All Saints. She heads the cast of three. Two shows only - 2pm and 8pm on Saturday 7 April. To book, call the Potato Shed on 5251 1998 or visit the Potato Shed box office 41 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale. Tickets are also available from City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centres.
A gentle Beatles take Hot on the heels of the knighting of Sir Ringo, a brand new show about the world's most popular supergroup is coming to the Bellarine. Presented by Drop Of A Hat Productions for CoGG's April Morning Showtime at the Potato Shed, The Gentle Beatles is a brand new musical show.It's an unusual concept, presented by two of Geelong's greatest Beatle fans - singer/ guitarist Adam Parsons with historian/entertainer Colin Mockett. And it's a long way from being a tribute concert. ? The Gentle Beatles is an opportunity to hear and experience the reasons and motivations behind some of the most iconic hit songs of the 20th century. The show builds on the fact that The Beatles, as the world's first supergroup, turned out hit after hit in many styles from rock to ballads over the course of a single decade - but that made them the best selling band in history. The Gentle Beatles, true to its title, highlights the softer side of the world's best loved group with Colin explaining the history and significance to each song - in narration and images - before Adam delivers it with astonishing style. ? And if you don't believe that one young musician with one guitar can accurately reproduce live the sound of the world's best guitar band, you'll be quietly amazed. Adam is an expert using 21st century looptape techniques to bring back that unique sound. The Gentle Beatles is performed 10.30am Tuesday 17 April at the Potato Shed, Drysdale. All tickets $15 include refreshments, buy them through CoGG's service centres or phone 5251 1998.
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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 2pm-5.30pm. Maggie's Bar See Maggie's Bar's Facebook site for all upcoming events. Ocean Grove Hotel First Thursday of every month, 10.45am, Morning Melodies.
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.
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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. History
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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. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads. All abilities and voices welcome. Phone Jo on 5254 2670
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.
Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 0447 853 442 or Graeme 5255 3435.
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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Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959 248 or Bruce on 0407 361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm, at St Peter's Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.
Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of month, 10.15am, to enjoy a free cuppa and a chat. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace, Tuesdays at 1pm. Also Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.
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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
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.
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Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.
First and third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
Last Tuesday of every month Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.
Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.
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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
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. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.
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. Ocean Grove Craft and Chat Circle, Thursdays (during school term), 9.30am to 11.30am, $2, The Uniting Church Hall , Eggleston St.
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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Good food served fresh Cassie and Wes took ownership of Marketplace Fish and Chips over three years ago. They love living in Ocean Grove because it is such a relaxing lifestyle and the community is so welcoming and friendly. In their shop they use 'frozen-at-sea' fish, which is filleted and frozen within four hours of being caught. This retains the full flavours and keeps the fish fresh and tasty. They have a special fryer that can make gluten-free chips. Tasty gluten-free grilled fish is also available. Seniors are well looked after with a 10 per cent senior discount on every transaction when they present a senior's card. Marketplace Fish and Chips also serves up gluten-free food, using the rice flour cooking method. There's also a terrific range of burgers, souvlakis, steak sandwiches and the famous South Melbourne dim sims. Wow, how time flies ... Cassie and Wes moved here just over three years ago and they are very thankful to everyone who supports their family business. If it's freshly cooked fish and chips you're after, you are welcome to come into Marketplace Fish and Chips. You can place an order over the phone on 5256 2099 at Marketplace Shopping Centre in beautiful Ocean Grove.
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A culinary treat awaits Locals and long-weekend visitors will be treated to smooth tunes and wines at Terindah Estate over the Easter holidays, in a special event series. Music will be live, local and unplugged, with Terindah Estate welcoming Ocean Grove's Blue Wax Duo, Torquay's Kieran T and Mr. Meaner Trio from Geelong. Enjoy the ambience at the Thursday evening twilight sessions or join in the fun over lunch on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. This special event series will be hosted at The Shed at Terindah Estate, a more-formal dining experience, where executive chef Ivan Roianov uses high quality, seasonal and local produce to create an a la carte menu designed to complement the estate-made wines. Sessions include: Thursday 29 March - Blue Wax Duo, 7pm to 9pm Friday 30 March - Blue Wax Duo, noon to 4pm Sunday 1 April - Kieran T, noon to 4pm Thursday 5 April - Mr. Meaner Trio, 7pm to 9pm Thursday 12 April - Mr. Meaner Trio, 7pm to 9pm Day-trippers and those looking for a more casual experience need not worry about missing out. Wrapping around Terindah Estate's cellar, boutique wine-bar The Deck, offers spectacular views across the bay, rolling open lawns and vines. The menu at The Deck is wonderfully simple and focuses on French-inspired small plates all beautifully served with Terindah Estate's signature house baked bread and awardwinning wines. To make it even easier to explore Terindah
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Bay cruising is a breeze Port Phillip Ferries makes cruising across the bay a breeze. Perfect for a city adventure or match-day experience, Port Phillip Ferries connects people with places and experiences - and invites them to enjoy the sights and sounds along the way! Kids will love spotting dolphins and seals from the front or back decks while parents
can enjoy a coffee. There are also drinks and snacks available for all, and the free-Wi-Fi is sure to come in handy as well. Port Phillip Ferries has recently introduced a permanent family pass, so it's easier than ever to bring the crew along to discover Melbourne and all its great events and festivals. The regular service between Portarlington
and Docklands runs every day; just hop online to check out the timetable that best works. There's also some very exciting news with trials for cruising out of Geelong direct to Melbourne commencing soon. These trials will offer a fantastic way to get across to the Geelong Cats footy games at the MCG. The first of this Geelong service is sched-
uled for March 25, followed by another service on April 2. Rest assured non-footy fans - everyone is welcome to come along! Make sure to book tickets online to avoid missing out over the holidays. Pre-booked customers will be guaranteed a seat with a view! To find out more about Port Phillip Ferries, visit www.portphillipferries.com.au or phone 9514 8959.
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There's a saying in cricket that catches win matches The old saying in cricket is that 'catches win matches'. And on Saturdy, Ocean Grove's D grade side did just that, Collendina captain Gavin Berry tried to play a pull shot, but only managed to hit the ball in their air and Trent Lowe was there to take a seemingly easy catch. However, Lowe spilled the ball, but managed to grab it on the rebound to take the catch and then showed his relief afterwards. Pictures: Justin Flynn
Action from the Ocean Grove versus Geelong West Giants practice match at Oakdene Estate Oval. Story and picture: Mark Heenan Media
Grove's preparation strong Ocean Grove coach Paul Lynch says the Grubbers are more advanced with their pre-season preparations than in 2017 after a solid win against Geelong West at Oakdene on Saturday. Lynch, a second year coach at Ocean Grove, was pleased with side's progress after two wins from its three pre-season practice matches against Keilor (lost), Diamond Creek (win) and Geelong West. The Grubbers will now prepare for its Bellarine Football League Round 1 season opener across the Easter bumper weekend against
Portarlington at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval on Saturday 31 March. "We have been working on a few things and I think we are long way further advanced than we were last year and that's where we want to be," Lynch told the Voice. "Pressure was one of them and I think we have come a long way in that department. "We are definitely showing improvements in the areas I want." It was an impressive hit-out against the
higher ranked GFL based Giants on 24 March. Ocean Grove came away with a 19-point victory in it third consecutive practice match at Oakdene Estate Oval. Final scores Ocean Grove 7.8 (50) to Geelong West 5.1 (31). Talented Grubber recruit Nick Lynch and silky midfielder Jahd Anderson both impressed and kicked multiple goals. Experienced Grubber duo Kaiden Long and Kelly Williams gained valuable match practice, while Andrew Jarvis had a quality hit-out be-
fore Round 1 in the ruck. Ocean Grove rested key stars including Jake Carmody and Luke Cartelli. Key youngster Matt Caldow was sidelined with a groin injury in the first half and took no further part in match after half time. The Grubbers Under 19s and Reserve grade teams both played practice matches against the Giants prior to the senior clash. Ocean Grove's senior home match against Portarlington starts at 2:10pm this Saturday.
Preliminary final loss for Grove Pennant bowls team Queenscliff ruined the party for Ocean Grove's Premier Division bowls side in the preliminary final on Saturday. Queenscliff won the game 80 to 62 and eventually went on to defeat Bareena in the grand final on Sunday. Steve Sullivan's rink gained the majority of the winning shots for Queenscliff, winning 24 oceangrovevoice.com.au
to 9 in a lopsided rink. Luke Wayth's rink also had a big win, 22 to 8, over Tony Joel's rink. Matt Flapper and Michael West clawed some respectability for Ocean Grove with wins, but Queenscliff was too strong. Ocean Grove suffered an 11-shot Division 1 grand final loss.
The Grovers lost 101 to 90 against Highton with all rinks closely contested. It was a happier ending in Division 4 with Ocean Grove belting 91 to 68. Lorraine Kirk's rink was dominant with a 15-shot victory over Ebony Gordon. In Division 6, Bell Post Hill proved too good for Ocean Grove.
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Third flag in four seasons By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove scored a resounding eight-wicket win over Newcomb to claim this season's BPCA B Grade title at Drysdale Recreation Reserve on Saturday. It was Ocean Grove's third B Grade title in the four seasons. Grubber gun bat Pat Kuipers who played in his first B Grade premiership for Ocean Grove against Queenscliff in 2009/10, said play was delayed on day one due to rain. "When we got down to the ground ... the ground was wet and we had rolled towels to dry the ground and dry the pitch -  I didn't think we were going to get a start and Newcomb weren't interested in from ball one," Kuipers said. "It was a surreal feeling - I could not believe we had a result in a day." Ocean Grove bowler Matt Bellingham was a main catalyst with his stunning bowling performance. Bellingham ripped the heart out of Newcomb's batting line up with 6/23 from 14 overs. "Matt has got a lot of experience, most of it on turf coming to the club this season," Kuipers said. "He was the spite in our attack and he gave us a bit more sting with ball and it certainly worked." The higher ranked Newcomb was rolled for only 85 from 33 overs. In reply Ocean Grove finished at 2/86 from 19 overs to record a comfortable victory. Opener Kuipers got the Grubbers off to a flyer and hit four boundaries in his innings of 28. Grubber batsman Jay Dawson top scored with 38. Kuipers said the B Grade premiership was indicative of the Grubbers strong depth.
PREMIERS: Ocean Grove B grade won the BPCA premiership. "We have got a lot of young boys coming through and they are starting to stand up which is great for the club," he said. "The improvement through the boys that have been at the club is actually starting to step up and (they are) showing their true potential. All four Ocean Grove senior teams made the finals with B and D Grades winning the premiership, A Grade losing the grand final to Anglesea and C Grade losing the semi-final to eventual premiers Armstrong Creek.
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Ocean Grove players work hard to get the pitch dry so play in the B grade grand final can begin. Picture: Justin Flynn)
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Grubbers win D Grade title By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove won the BPCA D grade premiership, beating cross-town rivals Collendina at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval on Saturday. After morning rain delayed the start to the grand final, play eventually got underway at 2.15pm. Collendina batted first and was in trouble early with opener Ted Wilson being run out without scoring. Grove new-ball bowlers Trent Lowe and Callum Docherty kept things tight and at 4/21 the Grubbers were well on top. A 38-run stand between Jacob Gasior (23) and Scott Grant (26) steadied things for the Cobras, but they would be the only Collendina batsmen who would reach double figures. Some good catching and fielding from the Grove side were instrumental in winning the game.
David Bate grabbed 3/23 with his seamers while In the end, a total of 71 just wasn't enough for Collendina to defend against a string Grove batting line up. Docherty (two wickets) and Lowe (one wicket) went for only 18 runs each off their eight overs while Marcus Wirth chimed in with 2/10 from seven. The Grubbers won in 25 overs with five wickets down. To have any hope of an unlikely win, Dina needed to remove Grove danger man David Bate early. Bate was caught for 11, but the Cobras sent down 21 wides and never looked like winning. Clynt Combridge was the best of the Cobra bowlers with the tidy figures of 0/11 from eight overs while Julian Wilson grabbed two wickets. It was a deserved win to Ocean Grove, which was easily the best side all season.
Ocean Grove D grade premiers.
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Anglesea proves too good By Mark Heenan Anglesea clinched its second Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A Grade title in three seasons after downing a gallant Ocean Grove in the grand final decider at Portarlington on Sunday. Kangaroo captain Ned Cooper (127) scored a brilliant hundred and was awarded the Fred Warren Medal in his side's 61-run victory at Ron Evans Oval. Losing Ocean Grove coach Paul Jubber praised Cooper's amazing knock. It was Cooper's third hundred this season after centuries against Barrabool in Round 3 and Winchelsea in Round 11. "Anglesea were far too good - Ned Cooper's knock of 120 odd under pressure in a grand final ... credit where credit is due, Ned was brilliant and they deserve the accolades and they were the far better side," Jubber told the Voice. Minor premier Anglesea won the toss and batted first and faced only 51 overs on day one after rain forced a 90-minute delay at the start of play. Cooper was unbeaten at stumps as the Kangaroos finished the day at 6/135. Resuming on day two Anglesea added a further 86 runs to finish at 9 declared for 221 from 74 overs. "We knew we had to bat the 24 overs to make sure they only got 49 overs to bat in their innings," said Anglesea captain Ned Cooper. Anglesea's decision to declare after 74 overs meant lower ranked Ocean Grove had to chase down a target of 222 from a reduced 49 overs. Jubber conceded it was a "smart move" from Anglesea to push a declaration before the 75th over. "It was a smart move by them and very intelligent play from Ned," Jubber said. "We just thought it would limit them (Ocean Grove) and I think they lost two or three overs from it," said Anglesea speed gun and club coach Dale Kerr. Grubber Jackson Kent was the leading wicket-taker with 3/31 from 14 overs, while Mick Thornton finished with 2/9 from seven overs. In reply Ocean Grove employed an attacking approach with star pair Paul Jubber and Michael Kenneady opening the innings. "We knew they (Ocean Grove) might change their batting line-up which they did - they brought Paul Jubber and Kenneady - two of their best bats," Kerr told the Voice. "We knew they were going to go hard early." Anglesea took early wickets and gained the ascendancy as the Grubbers fell to 3/49 after the key dismissals of Paul Jubber (6), Sam Jubber (18) and Kenneady (17). The Grubbers were then always on the back foot. Ocean Grove fell to 9/105 - though a gutsy 55run 10th wicket stand between Dan Roddis and Lindon Giuffrida saw the Grubbers fight to the end. In the end the Grubbers were all out for 160. "It was pleasing to see the boys fight out to the end," Jubber said. Left armer Dylan Taylor bowled a stunning spell with bounce and carry and finished with four wickets, while Dale Kerr dominated with line and length and accuracy and claimed three wickets. Kerr had a brilliant season with the ball and finished with 58 wickets and won the league's Most Valuable Player award.
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Coach Jubber proud of Ocean Grove for 2017/18 effort By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove playing coach Paul Jubber admitted there was emptiness inside the Grubbers camp after their A Grade grand final defeat despite its club success in 2017/18. Ocean Grove Cricket Club was awarded the Ron Lloyd Club Championship Shield Association honours after the club snared B Grade and D Grade and Twenty20 titles this season. Ocean Grove's 15-year flag hoodoo now dates back to 2002/03 when it last tasted A Grade title success against St Albans/Breakwater. It was the club's second A Grade grand final loss in six seasons - Ocean Grove lost to Collendina in the 2011/12 decider. Grubber players Michael Kenneady and Dan Roddis played in the club's last A Grade grand final. Jubber said he was immensely proud of playing group though he said it was a tough oceangrovevoice.com.au
loss to swallow. "Very disappointing we weren't able to win.. I think that puts a dampener on the season," a flat Jubber told the Voice. "Really proud of the club, really proud of our guys and improvement as cricketers. "Really pleased we had four teams in the finals - three teams in the grand final." Play was abandoned on day two during the Grubbers Round 5 away clash due to rain against Anglesea on 2 December earlier this season. The Grubbers had three players in the BPCA team of the season - all-rounder Paul Jubber, star batsman Michael Kenneady, and wicketkeeper/batsman Huon Bertino. It is unclear yet whether Jubber will continue as playing coach next season due to an increase his work teaching commitments. Sam Jubber, brother of Paul, played the season at Ocean grove and proved to be a very valuable pick up.
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WINNERS: Jolyon Simpson, James Sampson, Campbell Greeves, Ed Ford, George Wheeldon, Tom Kingshott and Bill Strachan.
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State champs yet again By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club was crowned senior state champions for the second year running at the Victorian Lifesaving Championships at Apollo Bay over the weekend. The two-day carnival saw Ocean Grove SLSC grab the top honour with almost 30 clubs from across the state competing at the Life Saving Victoria event on 24 and 25 March. It caps off an amazing month for Ocean Grove SLSC, the club's Nippers won overall honours at the Victorian Junior Surf Lifesaving Championships on 10 and 11 March. Grove finished ahead of second-placed Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club and Melbournebased Mentone Life Saving Club which came third, while Half Moon Bay Surf Life Saving Club finishing fourth. Ocean Grove SLSC Competition Manager Bruce Sampson said it was a fantastic result following the club's Nipper success at Warrnambool. Sampson confirmed more than 60 senior competitors competed at Apollo Bay plus the additional boat crew, coaches, club officials and supportive family members also made trip. "Proud - very much so - it was a team effort and really well done," Sampson told the Voice. "It was similar margin and result to last year's titles." He said weather and surf conditions varied at Apollo Bay across the two days with rain, high winds and sun breaking through.
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