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Colour dash for fun Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School held its Colour Dash at Ocean Grove Park. It was a colourful affair with students getting pelted with colour bombs as they ran around the park. Clara Cass and Jolie Kerr certainly enjoyed themselves. For more Damon Carr pictures, see page 8
Brian hits back Liberal candidate for Bellarine Brian McKiterick has hit back at comments made by Lisa Neville over his recent move to Ocean Grove. The current member for Bellarine, Ms Neville, questioned Mr McKiterick's move from Torquay to Ocean Grove labelling it as "taking the piss out of the community". "He's the Surf Coast Shire councillor, he's come down here just like Ron Nelson did last
time, rented a house and left as soon as he lost," Ms Neville told the Voice. But Mr McKiterick defended his move to the Bellarine. "I moved to Ocean Grove as soon as I was preselected to do nothing else but understand the everyday lives of the constituents within the electorate - plus who wouldn't want to live in the Bellarine?," he said. "I certainly wasn't asked by anyone to make
this transition - I did it by choice and moved my family to do so. I honestly hope this shows my commitment to this candidacy. It has proven to be a great decision. "I can tell you which roads need fixing, which businesses are struggling due to exorbitant power price increases, what the community groups are working towards and I do my shopping within the electorate too. "Why wouldn't you live within the community that you represent?"
Mr McKiterick said he has worked within the Surf Coast, Geelong and Bellarine as a police officer for 20 years during a 39-year-career, including being based at Ocean Grove and supervising on the Bellarine Peninsula. "Further, for my opponent to say I'm "taking the piss out of the community" is frankly just rude, immature and wrong," Mr McKiterick said. Continued on page 3
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Diabetes help Bellarine Community Health is launching a new service which can significantly benefit people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In partnership with Geelong Endocrinology and Diabetes, Bellarine Community Health is establishing specialist clinical consultations through video conferencing. The aim is to give people access to an endocrinologist without the need to travel. "Lack of transport and economic circumstances can impact on people's ability to be able to access these sorts of specialist services," says BCH diabetes nurse educator Rinsky Webb. Bellarine Community Health identified the need to improve client's accessibility to specialist clinics. The Bellarine, and in particular the northern Bellarine, has a high incidence of diabetes. The national average of people living with diabetes is 5% but in the Portarlington area that figure is 8%.
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"We believe that by giving people living with diabetes access to these specialist clinics we can improve their outcomes and their quality of life," Ms Webb said. The video consultations with Geelong Endocrinology and Diabetes will be conducted from Bellarine Community Health's Portarlington site with the support of the diabetes nurse educator. To access the service clients will need a referral from their GP to Geelong Endocrinology and Diabetes. The referral needs to be forwarded to Bellarine Community Health's intake team. The endocrinologists consultation will be bulk billed via Medicare. A small Community Health client contribution is required for the diabetes nurse educator. To find out more about eligibility and how to access this service, contact BCH on 5258 0812 or email intake@bch.org.au.
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Kiazma Piano Duo International concert pianists Aura Go and Tomoe Kawabata will present an unmissable performance showcasing the unique subtlety and intimacy as well as the gripping dynamism and power of four-hand playing. The program pays tribute to Debussy in the 100th year after his death and culminates in Stravinsky’s electrifying Rite of Spring. Missing this event? Our next concert will be the Barwon Heads Chorale Concert at 2.30pm on Sunday 28 October at Barwon Heads Community Hall on Hitchcock Avenue
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McKiterick hits back at MP Continued from front page. "Is this the way a Member of Parliament should present herself? "In the 16 years she has been the member, for no period of time has she lived on the Bellarine. Being chauffeur driven between Geelong West - Ms Neville's place of residence - and Spring Street, she doesn't even pass through the electorate. "I do not question her understanding of
the Bellarine, as after 16 years you would hope any member would have some understanding of the main issues within their electorate, however to have never lived in the electorate you represent and live over 15 minutes - not five as claimed - from the border of it, honestly just shows contempt for the community. "On top of this, as many residents within the Bellarine will note, several Labor MPs have been caught rorting tax payer money by
claiming to live within Bellarine electorate for additional income. I have been extremely honest about where I am living, unlike Labor MP Don Nardella who was caught pretending he lived in a caravan in Ocean Grove and former Victorian speaker Telmo Languiller who said Queenscliff was his primary place of residence." Mr McKiterick said he gave bipartisan support to Ms Neville's concerns over town boundaries on the peninsula.
He said he will a Bellarine planning panel with City of Greater Geelong councillor Trent Sullivan and shadow planning minister David Davis on 18 October to "ensure I further understand the opinions and views on this topic". "I think it is bipartisan to say that town boundaries are contentious and indeed the whole area of planning is for those on the Bellarine," he said.
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100 not out and Ron is still going strong By Justin Flynn Ronald Trevett Cutts celebrated his 100th birthday in Ocean Grove. Mr Cutts celebrated with family at friends at Sea Views Manor on 13 September and had some special guests to help. Children from Headstart Early Learning Centre came to sing Happy Birthday and there was a very impressive cake to cut. Mr Cutts was born in Birchip and married Joan.
The couple was married just three months shy of 70 years until Joan passed. They had three children and have three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mr Cutts was a sergeant in the Royal Australian Air Force from 1941 to 1946. Mr Cutts forged a career in local government where he was shire secretary at Koroit, Dunolly and Cobram. He retired to Shepparton in 1981 and is
now comfortably living in Ocean Grove. A passionate and happy Richmond supporter, Mr Cutts was a skilled woodcrafter and fisherman and keeps busy by reading and doing crosswords. He and Joan were keen caravaners and travelled twice around Australia. He enjoys a glass of wine nightly and is a regular at Sea Views Manor's happy hours every Monday and Friday.
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Ocean Grove's notorious Orton St and Presidents Ave intersection will be upgraded under an elected Liberal state government. The Liberal party will provide $1 million to fix safety and congestion at the intersection. The intersection's blind spot almost took the life of 18-year-old Tyler Pearce when his motorcycle collided with a car in April. A Liberal Nationals government will work together with the City of Greater Geelong to deliver an innovative solution to traffic congestion and road safety at this location, the party said. Community consultation will also be conducted to provide the best long term design and allow for residents to have their voice heard. Traffic volumes on Orton Street have increased in recent years, substantially increasing the risk for motorists and pedestrians. Liberal candidate for Bellarine Brian McKiterick said the intersection was badly in need of upgrading. "I have spoken with many local residents who are deeply concerned about safety at this busy and dangerous intersection," he said.
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Liberal candidate for Bellarine Brian McKiterick and shadow minister for roads David Hodgett MP with Tyler Peace who was involved in a serious accident earlier this year at the intersection. "That's why I've been working with the community and Matthew Guy's team to fix the design of this area and make it safe for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists."
Lions celebrate milestone Lions Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads celebrated a milestone with its Retired Living project, with the completion of construction of two houses in the Kingston estate. The project commenced 10 years ago with the objective of helping those in need of housing support in the local area, particularly the elderly. Once the two houses, which are located at 34 Silverwood Parade, Ocean Grove, are sold, over $500,000 will have been raised for this worthy cause.
Last Saturday Lions Club members, and local business supporters of the project got together to toast the success, which started with the donation of a block of land by a local developer (Kingston Estate). There is a growing need for housing support in the community and as a result of the successful fundraising the Lions Club will be able to help people down on their luck for many years to come.
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Erosion at the boat ramp has prompted Barwon Coast to hold community open houses. es, notably a large storm in 2015 and a continuing series of surge impacts which caused significant local erosion of the sand dune," Mr McPike said. "We have lost six to eight metres of this foredune in the last ten years.
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"This is, in turn, threatening important community beach access infrastructure on the top of the dune, including the main beach car park and toilet block." More information on the project can be found at barwoncoast.com.au/15w-ramp.
One of the latest business partners to come on board with Rotary Ocean Grove in their annual art show is Lifestyle Ocean Grove. Lifestyle Ocean Grove is sponsoring the People's Choice Award and the four encouragement awards. Lifestyle Ocean Grove's guiding principle is to create a 'business for a purpose' with a clear focus to be socially, morally and ethically responsible in all ways. "By sponsoring these awards, we are upholding our principals and helping to enrich the lives of both young disabled people to whom the profits from the art show flow and the artists of all ages who enter the show," said Lifestyle Ocean Grove consultant Jasmine Bainbridge. As friends of Rotary Ocean Grove, Doug and Trish described their decision to move to Lifestyle Ocean Grove. "I love working with my hands but the cost and effort of maintaining a home was becoming too much. That's why the move to Lifestyle Ocean Grove was the perfect one for us, providing us with a low maintenance home - with all the new free time we'll be able to travel more," Doug said. Rotary Ocean Grove's eighth annual art show will be held from 2 to 4 November at Point Lonsdale Primary School Hall.
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Barwon Coast is calling for community involvement to tackle erosion at Ocean Grove Main Beach. The beach continues to be heavily impacted by coastal storm erosion, Barwon Coast said last week. Barwon Coast is set to undertake investigations into the coastal erosion processes and what options for solutions are available to address this issue. "Part of the solution to the erosion impacts will be the replacement of the main beach access ramp and foreshore protection works," Barwon Coast CEO Gary McPike said. "The ramp is old and with recent storm impacts becoming more severe it needs to be redesigned and rebuilt to maintain safe access to this significant stretch of coastline. "We need the community and key stakeholder groups' assistance to make the best decisions on a new ramp design and foreshore protection arrangements at this site." Barwon Coast will hold community open houses on Thursday 11 October from 4pm to 7pm and Saturday 13 October from 10am to 1pm at the City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centre on the corner of Presidents Avenue and The Avenue in Ocean Grove. "We will be showcasing information on this project and are really looking to gather any views or information the community and key stakeholder groups may have on the ramp and adjoining coastal protection," Mr McPike said. "We invite anyone with an interest in the ramp area to come along and say hello. If you have any old photos of this area we'd love to see them". Barwon Coast staff and environmental consultants from Water Technology, which is assisting Barwon Coast with a review of coastal processes along the main beach, will be at the open houses to answer any questions. "The existing ramp is structurally compromised as a result of damaging coastal process-
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Lots of colour at fun run Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School held its first ever Colour Dash at Ocean Grove Park. Around 350 students were sent off in groups and had to run through coloured powder which was thrown and hurled by onlookers. Metafit warmed the crowd up with a series of excercises and Bob Evans did a great job of entertaining the crowd. Food trucks were on hand to deliver sustenance for those in need of extra energy. It's hoped the Colour Dash will now become a yearly event.
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Plenty of wine-ing and some running
Leura Park Estate will host Grapest 5K Run. of fitness and lots of fun for a diverse age range - running, wining, dining, music, food and friends old and new. All at Leura Park Estate
are excited about hosting Grapest in October and look forward to welcoming everyone to enjoy our vineyard, wines and hospitality."
Two free community forums for all beach users will be held during October and November. The forums, under Barwon Coast's Share our Shores - Respect Responsibilities and Rights campaign, titled 'Beach Harmony: Interactions with people, dogs and wildlife' will encourage respect for all beach users, how to share our beach in harmony, avoiding and diffusing conflict and coping with fear and what to do in the event of an incident. Forum dates will be on Saturday 6 October and repeated on Saturday 24 November from 2pm to 4.15pm on both days. Both forums will be held at the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre, John Dory Drive. "The forum is being delivered in partnership with Cherished Pets and Kevin Collister from Totally Proactive," Barwon Coast's Maddie Glynn said. "These forums provide valuable tools for all beach users to understand the diversity of both people and wildlife visiting our shores and be able to make informed choices to create a more harmonious environment for themselves, others, their dogs and wildlife." To book go to trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=424349& To find out more about the Share Our Shores campaign go to the Barwon Coast website at barwoncoast.com.au/beachuseresearch. You will also find all the information on the Federation University Survey Research Report that covers coastal concerns.
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Behold multitasking at its best - one of life's greatest pleasures - drinking wine - has been combined with a bit of healthy outdoor exercise. In a first for the region, the Grapest 5K Run, star of Australia's 2018 running (and wine connoisseur) calendar, is set to descend on award-winning winery Leura Park Estate, in the spectacular heart of the Bellarine, with a wine-based fun run on Saturday 6 October. If you're looking for a little extra motivation to start exercising, a wine-based fun run might be just what you need. But you'll have to put in the hard yards before you get your red and white rewards. Imagine it - you've run, walked, and skipped your way through the vines, and by the time you've hit the 'Wine Waddle' for your cool down, you've totally forgotten you even worked up a sweat. The fun kicks off at 4pm. Participants can choose to circumnavigate dams and vines around the stunning winery course on either a 5km or 10km run. For those whose mojo doesn't include running as a highlight, the 1km Wine Waddle has you covered. Along the way, all 'Grapesters' will get to taste eight wines and ciders at various stations. The finale of the day will see some great food, wine and live music on offer to bring the Grapest gang together to relax and enjoy. Leura Park Estate director, Lyndsay Sharp said she was delighted the renowned Grapest event was coming to the Bellarine, a region legendary for its premium cool climate wines and coastal charm. "It's a fabulous event combining a little bit
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Report done The final report of Barwon Coast's Share Our Shores Program has been released. Barwon Coast launched the program late in 2017 and engaged Federation University Australia to undertake a social research project focusing on community views and experiences in relation to various management issues within the Barwon Coast coastal reserve. The final report of the study is now available for public viewing. It can be downloaded from barwoncoast.com.au/beach-use-report. "We are very grateful to the people who took part in this study," Barwon Coast CEO Gary McPike said. "The huge amount of information we now
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Geelong Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives are appealing for information following two reported incidents on the Bellarine Rail Trail. The first incident occurred on 12 September when a 21-year-old woman was walking west along the trail near Moss Road just before 7pm. Investigators have been told she was grabbed from behind around the waist before the local woman managed to break free. The man, who was wearing dark clothing, fled in an easterly direction towards Melaluka Road. Detectives are investigating whether this incident is linked to a similar reported incident on the trail on 18 September. Investigators have been told an 18-year-old Leopold woman was riding her bicycle along the trail between Melaluka Road and Kensington Road when she was grabbed by an unknown man just before 11.30pm. The man was perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged in his 40s, with a pale completion, short grey/brown hair and a medium to heavy build. It's believed he was wearing a black hooded top and ripped tracksuit pants. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. Thieves stole several items from an Ocean Grove residence between 13 August and 8 September. The Baker Street burglary occurred after the thieves gained entry by forcing open the rear door of the premises. Several items were stolen including a surfboard which had the signatures of all the 1999 North Melbourne premiership Team on it. If you have any information regarding this burglary or the possible location of this surfboard you are requested to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Shed fun day Make your way to the Potato Shed and help kick off Children's Week 2018 with a program of events designed to appeal to the young and young at heart. The Shed has announced the 10th anniversary of the free Family Fun Day, 11am to 3pm Sunday 21 October. Bring a rug and a picnic basket or purchase food from one of the fantastic food vans on the day while you get amongst it with the young 'uns when crowd favourites the Mik Maks hit the main stage; or relax while listening to a session of storytelling; jump your jiggles out on the jumping castles; pull off some rad tricks on the skate park; there will even be a pantomime. Join in a workshop to create a puppet out of trash; or get your face painted.
"The free Family Fun Day is one of the Bellarine's most popular community events and the 10th anniversary will be bigger and better than ever," City of Greater Geelong mayor Bruce Harwood said. "We're very proud to support this community event that celebrates a fantastic venue with free entertainment and a taste of what's on offer at the Potato Shed." As part of the 10th anniversary celebrations, there will also be a special performance of Super Amazing Giant Girl, a hilarious parable exploring the challenges of fitting in when you're a Super Amazing Giant. Action packed and interactive, this theatre show for kids combines thrilling circus, absurd comedy and ingenious
Croc Korma pie wins gold Rolling Pin Pie and Cake Shop has won more awards. The bakery won 13 gold medals and two silver medals at the Official Great Aussie Pie Competition. Rolling Pin won the most gold medals of any bakery in the country. The team took out the overall winner in the Game category with the Croc Korma pie. Rolling Pin's Nathan Williams, described it as a "concept pie". The Croc Korma take four hours for the crocodile meat to cook in the slow cooker. Nathan also described the croc meat as a cross between chicken and fish. Meanwhile, Carole Robinson and Liam Banagan were the winners of a competition run by Rolling Pin and the Voice. Both received a $100 voucher to use at the famous pie and cake shop. Carole said she plans to use her voucher on cakes and family pies.
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DRAFT DOG CONTROLS IN PUBLIC PLACES POLICY Community members are invited to have their say in the second round of consultation for the Draft Dog Controls in Public Places. Following the first round of feedback a number of changes have been made to the policy and the City is seeking feedback regarding these changes. To have your say go to www.geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay or visit one of the City’s Customer Service Centre for more information. Feedback closes 3 November 2018.
DRAFT ACCESS AND INCLUSION ACTION PLAN 2018–22 The City has released its Draft Access and Inclusion Action Plan 2018–22 for community comment. It details how we’ll seek to create a more accessible and inclusive community for everyone. The vision for the plan is to uphold the rights of equal and dignified access for everyone while setting out how we will work towards full equality for people with disability to participate and be included in our broader community. You can read it in full and provide feedback at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay. Rolling Pin's Nathan Williams presents Carole Robinson with her $100 voucher. 185520
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MAJOR WORK STARTS ON DRYSDALE BYPASS Major construction has commenced on the $117 million Drysdale Bypass, getting motorists on the Bellarine Peninsula where they need to go safer and sooner. Construction company Decmil is now on site and has commenced works on the project following the contract being awarded at the end of August. The new bypass will improve safety and ease congestion by 40 per cent through the heart of town - diverting trucks and traffic onto the more efficient route. More than 11 per cent of the 20,000 vehicles which travel through Drysdale each day are made up of heavy vehicles and that figure is expected to be cut in half when the new bypass is open. The bypass will also relieve traffic during the busy summer period, when more than 5000 extra vehicles pass through Drysdale each day. In addition, travel times for locals living on the north Bellarine around Portarlington, St Leonards and Indented Head will have their travel times reduced. There will also be improved access to schools, sports precincts and growing residential communities through a new 6km shared user path, which includes an underpass for pedestrians and students at Peninsula Drive. With construction now underway, completion of the bypass is expected in mid-2020. REFURBISHED OCEAN GROVE MENS SHED REOPENED . I was recently pleased to attend the 'reopening' of the newly refurbished Ocean Groves Men's Shed, made possible with a grant of $30,000 from the state government. This funding has been used to convert the three existing sheds into one larger
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one that is fit for purpose providing a functional workshop for members to get together and work on community projects. Men's Sheds are safe and productive spaces for men to work on common projects, form friendships and give back to their community. There is almost 1000 sheds across the country and more than 360 in Victoria. At Ocean Grove, I congratulate Bruce Ward and all the members of their Men's Shed for their work and their commitment to the upgrade and the work they do across the community. I also pay tribute to the family of the late Ed Corless for their ongoing support to the shed. Ed originally donated the three existing sheds to the group that has made the Ocean Grove Men's Shed the success it is today. Again, to all involved my congratulations. Communities right across the state are better places thanks to the contribution of their Men's Shed, with the Ocean Grove shed being a prime example. CHANGE OF OUR SPORTING SEASONS With the winter sporting season just completed, finals now run and won and the summer quickly approaching, I congratulate all local Bellarine clubs, including every football and netball club for their efforts throughout the season. In my view, the value of sporting clubs can be very much underestimated within a community. This is especially so for the thousands of juniors who learn not only a sporting skill but also valuable life lessons such as leadership, team work and commitment to name but a few. Sporting clubs, especially those in rural and regional communities, also bring those commu-
nities together, providing an important social opportunity and cohesion for their club members. This is particularly important for many people who otherwise may be socially isolated, especially the more senior members of our communities. Every time I go to a local game I always notice the more senior members of a community down at the ground, amongst other club members either volunteering in some way or just supporting the club. It is for these reasons that as local MP I have been more than willing to work with, and for, our sporting clubs across the Bellarine in providing first class sporting facilities. Like the Shell Road Reserve in Ocean Grove, the Drysdale Sports Precinct and the major upgrades at Queenscliff and Barwon Heads Football and Netball Clubs. Of course the life blood of all our clubs are the thousands of committed volunteers and parents who provide their time and effort in running their clubs. If it was not for their efforts our clubs would not exist. So my thank you and commendation to every one of those dedicated volunteers who over the winter months have made their club tick. Finally I wish our summer clubs all the best for upcoming season whatever their chosen sport may be. As always, please don't hesitate to contact me by email or call my office if there are any matters that I may be able to assist you with directly. Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@parliament.vic.gov.au Twitter @Lisanevillemp Phone 52 501 987
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Larry and the Dame are hitting the Potato Shed.
A show on steroids Mix one woman performing two genders and you'll get one hilarious double-bill: Larry Paradiseo and the Fabulous Dame Farrar, appearing for one night only at the Potato Shed on 12 October at 8pm. This is a one woman show on steroids. Performed by Carita Farrer Spencer and her piano accompanist, Carita brings you her two alter-egos, the theatrical cyclone that is Fabulous Dame Farrar and international sex sym-
bol Larry Paradiseo in this world class double act (with herself). Settle in for Act One as the Fabulous Dame Farrar takes the stage. Celebrate the glory and disaster of this superbly talented diva and disgraceful, loveable lush. The dame is a show pony and a half, who, fuelled by her penchant for gin martinis, literally rolls out her favourite songs and mostly unreliable anecdotes until she has nothing left to give.
Act Two is all about Larry Paradiseo. A showbiz god, he's got more moves than Mick Jagger and a way with the ladies that makes Tom Jones look a little limp. Women love him. Men want to be him. Larry is the new black. This master of entertainment has a big voice, a big presence and an even bigger repertoire. Tickets on sale now at the Potato Shed, or by calling 5251 1998, or at any City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centre.
The good, bad and ugly are all welcome to the Barwon Heads Film Society's Clint Eastwood Film Festival, Friday and Saturday 19 and 20 October 2018 at the Barwon Heads Hall. "We have carefully selected four of Eastwood's signature films," said Film Society President Alex Kuebler. "We want film goers to experience the range of Eastwood as writer, director, actor and composer." There are four festival screenings, opening 7:45pm Friday evening 19 October and screening throughout the day on Saturday 20 October. "Our team of volunteers have worked hard to bring this festival to our community," said Alex. "We have Play Misty for Me, Unforgiven, Piano Blues and closing with the award winning Gran Torino." Tickets are $10 per film and can be purchased at http://www.trybooking.com/WTFZ , at the door or download a program at http:// www.barwonheadsfilmsociety.com.au All films will be screened at the Barwon Heads Hall.
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WHAT’S ON Music/live events Barwon Heads Hotel Check Barwon Heads Hotel on Facebook for the latest. 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 See http://oceangrovehotel.com. au/whats-on/ for upcoming events. 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
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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
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 Helen 0411534 899.
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www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294. Health and wellbeing 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.
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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First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Geelong East Men's Shed, Coppards Rd, East Geelong at 7.30 pm. Contact president Warwick Hansen 0419 563 904, secretary Dave Davies 0419 998 781 or email bffa@hotmail. com. Fly tying is held on the third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm. 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, 2pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club.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 Graeme 0428-500 462, 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 Wednesday of every month 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.
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
First Thursday of every month Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch meeting 7.30pm Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889 456.
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. Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch social craft eve 7.30pm, Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889456.
Fridays Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson's Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm-2pm 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.
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,1.30pm3pm. For bookings, contact Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.
Saturdays 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.
Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter 0419 782 629. Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.
Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/coasters-socialgroup or phone 0411 952 598.
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The freshest fruit and veg Darren and Carolyn Gregory are celebrating their two-year anniversary at Ocean Grove Fruit Crew. The local and family owned business at Park Lane in the Grove has the largest range of fresh organic produce in the region. As certified organic farmers themselves, the Gregorys know a thing or two about organic fruit and veg. The couple have an organic farm at Connewarre and use as much of the produce from there as they can. The organic section is proving to be popular with locals who want fresh organic produce. The organic section is seriously impressive and is growing all the time. Ocean Grove Fruit Crew has eliminated the use of disposal plastic bags and waste has been halved. "We pride ourselves on our competitive prices and variety over the major chains," Darren says. "Shop local, support local." The juice bar next door is also doing a roaring trade and opening hours will be extended come the summer holidays. All the ingredients from the juice bar are sourced from the fruit shop. The juice bar also does the best soups on the Bellarine. Darren and Carolyn's daughter Eden works at the shop, making Ocean Grove Fruit Crew a true local and family run business. Ocean Grove Fruit Crew is at Shop 9, 73 The Terrace. Enter via Trak Arcade or Park Lane. See www.fruitcrew.com.au for more information.
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Penny says fitness goals are important Fitness is a lifelong journey, so signing up for the next eight-week challenge may be a good kickstart. However you need to have a plan as to how you are going to continue once those eight weeks are over. Many people get into the mindset that once they have completed the initial eight weeks, everything will have changed and they can go back to doing what they were doing previously. Sadly, that is not the case and soon they find they are back to where they started and signing up for the next challenge. Setting long term personal health goals are the best way to maintain and achieve a healthy lifestyle. These change during your lifetime and as your situation changes. Your initial goal may be to get to a certain fitness level and then to maintain it. Later you may decide that you have time to train for a particular event such as a fun run or triathlon or it may be a life event such a trekking Kokoda or the Camino. Your health goal should reflect you, not the person next door or the person you think you know on social media. If your health and fitness goal is important to you, you will do everything in your power to achieve it. Tips: Write down five things about your health you are happy with at the moment Write down five things about your health you would like to change Write down a short term (three month); medium term (six months) and long term
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Meet your local Grove therapists Ocean Grove Osteopathy and Sports Health would like you to meet their remedial massage therapists. Joel Olsen has a strong interest in sports, with passions particularly for football and basketball. Joel employs an outcome-focused approach to massage, as he endeavours to assist people back to full health and overcome any barriers they are facing to achieve their own goals. Joel very much enjoys seeing his patients' improvement in how they feel and function after treatment. Nikki Hamilton has been a remedial massage therapist for the past eight years, working in Ocean Grove for four years before heading overseas and working in Notting Hill, London. Since being back in Australia, her passion for massage continues to increase and she is enjoying reconnecting with some familiar faces in the clinic. Nikki loves helping people and has a particular interest in supporting people with neck and shoulder pain. Ocean Grove Osteopathy and Sports Health's practitioners work together as a team of allied health professionals to assist you in achieving your health goals. Give the clinic a call on 52 555 040, email admin@ogosh.com.au or connect on Facebook to get in contact if you have any questions about how the team might be able to support you.
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I've spent the last two weeks in sunny Noosa, which was lovely. In the first few days, we went on an organised birdwatching tour with Steve from Tropical Treks. I find that if I organise a trip with a guide when I first arrive in a new area, I get to know the places to re-visit during my stay. Steve took us to Mary Cairncross reserve, which is located in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, as I specifically wanted to see a green catbird, paradise riflebird and marbled frogmouth, which all can be seen at the reserve. The birdwatching tour occurred on the same day as Geelong played Melbourne in the first elimination final, and I knew when we didn't spot a catbird at Mary Cairncross reserve, even with a bird guide present, that it was not going to be a good day for 'cats' of any persuasion, which proved to be the case. We also didn't see a paradise riflebird or marbled frogmouth. I subsequently walked to Noosa National Park every morning, where I heard green catbirds mewing (the sound is sometimes likened to the cry of a human baby), but didn't get to see one. The man on the information counter at the national park told me that if Steve from Tropical Treks couldn't find me a green catbird at Mary Cairncross reserve, then I was unlikely to see one. I did see a few new birds around Noosa, including a spectacled monarch, tawny grassbird, and glossy-black cockatoo. The beautiful glossy black-cockatoo is the smallest of the five black-cockatoos found in Australia. It has a
brown-black head, neck and underparts, with red or orange-red tail panels and a black body. Adult females have yellow patches on the head and neck and the tail panels tend to be more orange-red with black bars. The glossy blackcockatoo is highly dependent on the distribution of Casuarina trees, as they eat the Casuarina seeds, so children from local high schools in Noosa have been planting and monitoring Casuarina trees around the schools to provide food for the species, as the glossy black cockatoo is classified as endangered. I also went to the mangrove boardwalk in Noosa every day, to check out a magnificent pair of nesting ospreys, and also to attempt to (unsuccessfully) spot a mangrove honeyeater. I did see a new bird while walking on the boardwalk - a mangrove gerygone. I received an email from Alan who informed me that he had seen spotless crakes in Ocean Grove, which is a great observation. The spotless crake is a freshwater wetland birds of the rail family of birds. They are found in wetland and swamp areas that contain dense vegetation to hide in, and in which to build their nests. I also received an email from Kevin, who photographed several lovely birds at Lake Modewarre including capturing a banded stilt, red-capped plover and curlew sandpiper in the one image. The Bellarine Birdlife group went on an outing to the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve and spotted a peregrine falcon near the north track bird hide - what a magnificent sight. I want to thank the convener of Bellarine Birdlife, Carol O'Neill, for the image of the peregrine. Thanks so much for sending me your observations and images. They are much appreciated. It's spring, so there are many nesting birds around, so please keep dogs under control around wetlands. Hooded plovers will also be nesting on the beaches, so soon there will be areas of the beach roped off and dogs will have to be on leash in these areas.
Kevin's photo of a banded stilt, red-capped plover and curlew sandpiper at Lake Modewarre. 26 VOICE
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Glossy black cockatoo.
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Three flags for Bellarine Grand final week proved fruitful for Bellarine Storm teams with three sides taking their opportunity to strike. The under 12 1 boys got the ball rolling with an impressive win on Friday night over Broadmeadows. With a minor deficit at the main break the young Storm team played a strong third quarter to retake the lead. They backed it up with the first four points of the final frame, building a double digit lead. This lead would prove decisive with Broadmeadows unable to bridge the gap leaving Storm to celebrate the first VJBL championship of their young lives. The remaining Friday night games weren't as kind with the under 21 girls exiting the finals series one week short of the championship
game. After finishing on top of the ladder the girls were unable to get over the line in either of their two finals. The under 21 boys also left Keilor stadium disappointed. Falling behind in the first half to Ringwood 2 the Storm boys fought hard but were unable to get themselves back into the game allowing Ringwood to complete a perfect season. Saturday evening came around with rain and cold temperatures. The perfect prelude to the Storm that was about to wreak havoc at Werribee's Eagle Stadium. The 12 2 boys were up first and struck early in their championship decider with powerful first quarter, earning them a 13 point lead at
the first break. Tight second and third periods did nothing to help Altona 2 get back into the contest before the Bellarine boys put on a clinic in the final term. Helped by multiple scorers the Storm team piled on 23 points to six to come out dominant champions 62-29. Following on the same court from their younger counterparts the under 14 2 boys found themselves locked in a tight battle at the half behind a slim two points to Broadmeadows 2. The third quarter had so often been an Achilles heel for the Storm team this season but not on this occasion. Often described in football terms as the premiership quarter the third stanza proved just that for the 14 2 boys. The powerful 16-4 period proved to be the dif-
ference between the sides on the night, handing the Bellarine club its third title for the season. Unfortunately the under 14 first team were not able to complete the perfect storm on Saturday night going down to Keilor 4. A late run of three point baskets wasn't enough to get Storm across the line going down 42-52. The VJBL season was an outstanding one for the Bellarine Storm program capped off with the three championships from the under 12 and under 14 boys. With trials already underway for next season it won't be long before the Storm program is back out on the court battling it out for glory once again.
Year of change looms for Collendina Cobras big loss, though the likes of Nathan Walter and Ben Ricardo will play an important role with bat, coupled with Lamb and Hearps with the ball. The emergence of youngster Max Sutton as a wicket-keeper/batsman will be a key and the development of young trio Craig Goodger, Sam Tucker and Sam Beasley is important to the club's long-term future.
By Mark Heenan There is a new look to Collendina this season without Corey Walter in charge, who joins Marshall Cricket Club as its new co-coach in the Geelong Cricket Association. After their A Grade premiership success in 2016/17 the Cobras were eliminated by Ocean Grove in last season's semi-final. Club stalwart Eddie Ellwood takes over as a non-playing coach in 2018/19. Collendina faces a tough encounter first up against reigning premiers Anglesea at home on Saturday 6 October. Both the Cobras and Anglesea have been crowned A Grade premiers for the last three consecutive seasons with Anglesea winning two of the last three titles. The departure of Corey Walter, a three-time winner of Ray Menzies Medal - the BPCA's most valuable player, leaves a hole in the club's A Grade batting and bowling all-round stocks. Corey's younger Nathan Walter has been appointed the club's A Grade captain and is expected to shoulder more responsibility with both bat and ball. Nathan, a talented all-rounder, missed out on playing in the club's last A Grade's premiership in 2016/17 due to a foot injury. His leadership will be tested this season though the younger Walter is expected to have fantastic on field support from experienced gun Ben Ricardo, vice-captain, and star bowling pair Charlie Lamb and Jye Hearps. The availability of star player Andy Higgins could have an impact how well Collendina
Collendina Cricket Club's 2018/19 leadership group. progresses. A good start will benefit the Cobras against finals contenders Anglesea and Drysdale in the first two rounds. Collendina finishes the season playing three of its last four matches at home. Ellwood said building depth in lower grades and having competitive B and C Grades will be a key focus this season. LAST SEASON: THIRD RECRUITS NONE DEPARTURES COREY WALTER (MARSHALL)
PREDICTION A top four finish would be a realistic aim for Collendina's A1 team this season in an eight-team competition. Anything can happen in the finals. Corey Walter's departure is a
"Everyone hopes to makes finals and we are no different to that. We anticipate another strong season and we hopefully we are there around the pointy end. We have a couple of the younger guys who I guess were fringe players and that have come back to the club this year, so we are keen on promoting a few of the younger guys and giving them game time. There are no notable recruits." - Collendina cricket coach Eddie Ellwood COLLENDINA'S A1 GRADE 2018/19 FIXTURE ROUND 1: 6 OCTOBER VS ANGLESEA (HOME) ROUND 2: 13 OCTOBER VS DRYSDALE (AWAY) ROUND 3: 20 OCTOBER VS JAN JUC (HOME) ROUND 4: 27 OCTOBER VS BARRABOOL (AWAY) ROUND 5: 3 & 10 NOVEMBER VS DRYSDALE (HOME) ROUND 6: 17 & 24 NOVEMBER VS ANGLESEA (AWAY) ROUND 7: 1 & 8 DECEMBER VS BARRABOOL (HOME) ROUND 8: 15 & 22 DECEMBER VS JAN JUC (AWAY) ROUND 9: 12 JANUARY VS BARWON HEADS (AWAY) ROUND 10: 19 JANUARY VS PORTARLINGTON (AWAY) ROUND 11: 26 JANUARY VS OCEAN GROVE (HOME) ROUND 12: 2 & 9 FEBRUARY VS OCEAN GROVE (AWAY) ROUND 13: 16 & 23 FEBRUARY VS PORTARLINGTON (HOME) ROUND 14: 2 & 9 MARCH VS BARWON HEADS (HOME)
Grubbers aim to go one better in 2018/19 By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove has a burning desire to go one better in 2018/19 after its A Grade team fell short against eventual premier Anglesea in last season's decider. The Grubbers last A Grade triumph came 16 years ago in 2002/03. Ocean Grove was the leading BPCA club last season after taking out the prestigious Ron Lloyd Club Championship. The appointment of new assistant playing coach Anton Scholtz, a batting all-rounder who played more than 220 games for Victorian Premier Cricket club Melbourne, was a key signing in the off-season. Dominant all-rounder Sam Jubber is expected to have a role with the Grubbers after Christmas. Sam, brother of coach Paul Jubber, was a great addition with bat and ball in 2017/18 with 271 runs at 27.10 and 22 wickets at 13.27. Club favourite Shaun Fankhauser has come back after a stint at Manifold Heights in the Geelong Cricket Association, and will ignite a spark with the top order batting in the higher grades. The addition of Matt Caulfield, an experienced East Belmont all rounder in the GCA, will add depth to the middle order batting stocks and he is also a capable bowler. The batting is strongly led by captain coach Paul Jubber, Scholtz, wicketkeeper batsman Huon Bertino and run machine Michael Kenneady, who are all capable of making big scores. oceangrovevoice.com.au
Paul Jubber will coach Ocean Grove again this cricket season. Kenneady was the league's second highest A Grade run scorer with 542 runs at 60.22 while Paul Jubber amassed 436 runs at 62.29. Left-arm speedster Dan Roddis, Jackson Kent, and Sam Jubber all took more than 20 wickets each. The Grubbers play two of their first three games at home. Ocean Grove faces challenging start with one-day matches against last season's semifinalists Drysdale and a grand final re-match against Anglesea at Anglesea. Last season: 2nd (runners-up) Recruits Anton Scholtz (Melbourne) Shaun Fankhauser (Manifold Heights) Matt Caulfield (East Belmont) Departures Flynn Hardiman (Geelong City)
PREDICTION Ocean Grove is a strong favourite for this season's BPCA A1 title in the new look eightteam structure after a grand final appearance
under the previous 12-team structure last season. Expect a top four finish and the Grubbers to go deep in finals. Effectively with Ocean Grove's B Grade playing in the A2 division that means its second XI will play against the remaining BPCA A Grade teams. The competition will be tight for spots at the top end as Ocean Grove B Grade won last season's title. Expect the club's middle to lower grades to be dominant again. "We were disappointed to not win the flag last season and we will be looking to go one better this year. We felt last season from a club perspective was a successful season. Winning the club championship was a great effort from all involved. Areas we would like to see improvement are identifying, and then winning, crucial moments in games. We feel we will be stronger this year again and improvement from last year is critical." - Ocean Grove Cricket Club captain coach Paul Jubber
OCEAN GROVE'S A1 GRADE 2018/19 FIXTURE ROUND 1: 6 OCTOBER VS DRYSDALE (HOME) ROUND 2: 13 OCTOBER VS ANGLESEA (AWAY) ROUND 3: 20 OCTOBER VS BARRABOOL (HOME) ROUND 4: 27 OCTOBER VS JAN JUC (AWAY) ROUND 5: 3 & 10 NOVEMBER VS ANGLESEA (HOME) ROUND 6: 17 & 24 NOVEMBER VS DRYSDALE (AWAY) ROUND 7: 1 & 8 DECEMBER VS JAN JUC (HOME) ROUND 8: 15 & 22 DECEMBER VS BARRABOOL (HOME) ROUND 9: 12 JANUARY VS PORTARLINGTON (AWAY) ROUND 10: 19 JANUARY VS BARWON HEADS (HOME) ROUND 11: 26 JANUARY VS COLLENDINA (AWAY) ROUND 12: 2 & 9 FEBRUARY VS COLLENDINA (HOME) ROUND 13: 16 & 23 FEBRUARY VS BARWON HEADS (AWAY) ROUND 14: 2 & 9 MARCH VS PORTARLINGON (HOME)
New coach Jordan Jones is congratulated by president Tony Potter. (OGFNC)
Coach Jones returns home By Mark Heenan New Ocean Grove Football Club playing coach Jordan Jones said he is rapt to be back involved in footy in his home town on the Bellarine. Jones, 28, was announced as the new Grubber senior coach after a month-long search following the departure of outgoing coach Paul Lynch in August. The Grubbers have the luxury of utilising Jones, who last played for Ocean Grove in the 2007 BFL grand final against Newcomb, as a one-pointer under the strict AFL Barwon points system being a former club junior. "Absolutely I am rapt to be back," Jones told the Voice. "It is has done a full circle as you can see being away so long it is sort of a good opportunity to inject myself back into the community. "I have got a partner who is not from Ocean Grove and it is a good way to get her involved in the community." He has wasted no time in fitting into his new surrounds at Shell Road and met with club president Tony Potter and several players after being sworn in. "I met with Potts (Tony Potter) and a couple of the players congratulating on me on being offered the job - they were having a little recruitment meeting anyway," the Ocean Grove local said. Jones was drafted to West Coast Eagles in 2008 and played two AFL senior games in 2010. He played more than 100 senior games in the WAFL and was a member of West Perth's 2013 premiership team. He returned to Melbourne in 2015 where he spent the last three years playing for Werribee and more recently with Williamstown at VFL level. A talented junior, Jones took out the Ocean Grove Collendina Cobras Junior Football Club Under 14 Division 1 competition league bestand-fairest award in 2004. Ocean Grove Football Netball Club said it was thrilled with the appointment of Jones the club's new senior coach. "We are thrilled to welcome him (Jordan) back to the club and look forward to him taking us back up the ladder in 2019," OGFNC said in a statement. Wednesday, 26 September, 2018
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Waves emerge triumphant By Justin Flynn The Surfside Waves women's Division 2 saved their best until last with a thumping win against Lara United in the grand final. The Waves had not beaten their semi-final or grand final opponents all season, but swept aside both teams in the finals. The Waves beat Corio Bay 3-1 in an epic semi-final and then demolished Lara United 5-nil in the decider. Coco Patterson scored a hat-trick for the Waves in the grand final, but the Waves had to do it the hard way in the semi-final. Tamsyn Staehr had to leave after 30 minutes for a netball grand final and Emma Moran couldn't get out of a shift at work as a police officer and had to leave at half time. Despite not beating their eventual finals opponents, coach Pail Mills said his side was unlucky during the season. "The girls got better and better as the season went on," he said. "We had a nice mix of three or four experienced players and we had some younger players that had potential. "I think we were unlucky in the games earlier in the season." Mills said a 5-nil grand final scoreline was a pleasant surprise. "I'm surprised it happened in a grand final but we were getting better and better," he said. "The semi-final was a really tough game. It was as good a game of women's sport that I've seen for a very long time." The Waves took a 3-nil lead at half time in the grand final and Mills said he was confident at that stage. "Two-nil is a very dangerous scoreline, but three-nil is much more comfortable," he said. Goalkeeper Gabby Peacock drew particular praise for keeping a clean sheet. Despite the lead, Mills said he stuck to his mantra of giving the players at least a half of game time. "We had a squad of 13 and only had two on the bench, so I've always rotated them around on a regular basis." "They were easy to coach and were outstandingly led by Gina Murphy as captain."
GOAL: the ball finds the back of the net.
An aerial battle.
Lexi Pearson sizes up the net.
Kate Mills finds some space.
Nicole Mills takes a corner.
Ruby Clarke gets busy during the Waves grand final victory.
The Waves were dominant through the midfield.
The Waves were too good for Lara United.
Tiani Whyte takes the throw-in.
Zoe Evans was good one on one.
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Surfside wins premiership By Justin Flynn Surfside Waves won a gripping and thrilling men's Division 1 grand final against Surf Coast at Myers Reserve. The Waves had to do it the hard way, suffering several season-ending injuries at the start of the season, including goalkeeper Oliver Moore (knee), Bodey Dittloff (knee) and Isaiah Mujica with a displaced right tibia and fibula. "A testament to the strength of the squad saw us bounce back from such adversity after having lost two out of the first three games," coach Pablo Mujica said. The Waves came back from being a goal down to score on the stroke of half time through Adrian Bond and then scored the winner through Andrew Stevenson in the 78th minute. Mujica then made a defensive substitution sending Luis McClelland to the bench and the Waves were able to hold on, despite six long minutes of injury time. "One of our central defenders was on a yellow card and I took him off just after we scored because if he had to make a challenge, I didn't want another yellow and being forced to play one short," he said. In front of a good crowd, the Waves won the premiership after finishing second on the ladder with Surf Coast finishing fourth. Geelong Rangers had only lost one game all season, but were beaten by Surf Coast in a semi-final. Surfside defeated third placed Corio 1-nil in the semi-final. Mujica made three changes to his central midfield halfway through the opening half. "We were getting caught too defensive and getting exposed in the midfield," he said. Despite conceding the first goal, Mujica said he was still confident. "We started off a bit shaky but after the first 20 minutes we settled," he said. "It was just a case of backing our processes and doing what we've done all year to get is to the position we were in." Mujica said Bond's goal on the stroke of the halftime whistle improved the mood of the players. "We were pretty upbeat but just a little disappointed that we'd let them get a goal," he said. "We just had to back ourselves as we had done all year." Luis McClelland, goalkeeper Tyler Dittloff and Mathew Kirk played their roles perfectly all game. Mujica said the club's culture was a major reason behind its success this year. "We're a small club compared to some of the others in the region but we give everyone and opportunity and everyone says they feel welcome when they first arrive," he said.
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The team celebrates Adrian Bond's equaliser.
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Leading goalscorer for the year, Matthew Sheen, is assisted from the pitch. 185336
Craig Groom wins this battle. 185336
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Julian Powell in action. 185336
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Surf Coast was under pressure in defence.
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Double celebration Surfside Waves won the Men's Division 1 and the women's Division 2 grand finals, capping off a successful weekend for the Ocean Grove based soccer club. For the full report and more Justin Flynn and Dan Hunt pictures and full reports from both games, see pages 30 and 31.
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