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Hands off, that's mine Around 86 Ocean Grove SLSC junior competitors took part at the first bay carnival for 2018/19 in Altona. Under 8s beach flags winner Paddy Moulton (pictured) was first to put his hands around the flag in his race. For the full report and more Nish Photography pictures, see page 29.
Whale removed By Justin Flynn Community backlash over the burial of a whale carcass at Collendina has prompted authorities to exhume and relocate the mammal. A petition to remove the carcass attracted more than 2000 signatures. The carcass was removed last Thursday by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP). The humpback whale was washed ashore at 5W in a state of advanced decomposition and was buried at the beach by DELPW. But fears of increased risk of shark activity
prompted a backlash from the local community. Several surfing events were cancelled and Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club cancelled its patrol season opener on Sunday because of the dead whale while 13th Beach Boardriders was also impacted. DELWP consulted with partner agencies including Barwon Coast Committee, the City of Greater Geelong and Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club while planning the operation before removing the carcass. An incident management team was deployed to safely remove and dispose of the remains. Incident controller Barry James said the op-
eration took 10 hours to complete. Mr James said factors that required careful consideration included odour impacts, the operation of heavy machinery around a built up coastal area and management of the whale's remains. "This analysis, combined with feedback from the community, identified removal as the most suitable option," Mr James said. "Around 20 personnel from DELWP, Parks Victoria and the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources supported today's operation. "The removal process involved exhuming the
whale from the beach and transporting it to a transfer area near the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club's beach access ramp. "Additional sand was removed from the area to clear any remnants, and the beach reinstated." The carcass was dissected and transported along with the contaminated surrounding sand to landfill in Drysdale. DEWLP discouraged beach goers from swimming between Point Lonsdale to Barwon Heads based on advice from Fisheries and Wildlife. Until late last week, pieces of the whale carcass were still being sighted in the water.
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Handing out the meal packs. "There are thousands and thousands of people who are homeless over there, but it feels good to give something back. "They are inspiring people. They don't seem to complain. I get inspired by them. They seem to find something good in every day whether it's playing a game of cricket or getting that meal, they are just grateful for the good things so it grounds me and makes me appreciate what we've got here. "It teaches you to be grateful for everything whether it's fresh water, a roof over your heads or food in your stomach. Three essential things we take for granted." KYO also employs half a dozen divorced or widowed women, who are often outcasts in Indian society. "We may as well get people who haven't got jobs to do this so they make a range of necklaces and bracelets and we sell those in the shop and all the money goes back to the charity. "It gives five or six women a couple of day's work each week which really makes a differ-
The brightly coloured Future Hope van. ence to their lives." KYO (pronounced key-o) started more than 20 years ago and has grown from one small shed to three huge warehouses selling furniture and homewares from all around the world. It's almost a tourist destination in itself such is its popularity. You can find KYO at 26 Smithton Grove. See kyo.net.au/ or find them on Facebook.
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Shopping centre a goer Construction has commenced on Ocean Grove's newest shopping centre. The shopping centre on Grubb Road will be known as Kingston Village. "It has been a pleasure collaborating on this project with the Corless Family of Kingston Ocean Grove for the second time, the first being the hugely successful Ocean Grove Market Place development," said Rob Harris, National Development Manager, Lascorp Development Group (Aust) Pty Ltd. "We believe this will now be the finest retail centre in the Geelong area." Major tenants of the centre include Woolworths, Aldi, Dan Murphy's, Jetts 24hr fitness, Direct Chemist Outlet, a medical centre, Mc-
Donald's and Caltex Fuel. In addition, there will be 25 specialty stores and office spaces, with more than 550 car parking spaces. "It has been many years in the making and we are so pleased that we have reached the construction stage," Mr Harris said. "Preliminary construction works have commenced, and we have been advised by Kingston Ocean Grove that all roads and infrastructure internally for the subdivision will be completed by February 2019, to permit the development to proceed. Roadworks along Grubb Rd for the new intersections are expected to commence early 2019 and will be completed prior to the opening of the centre." The development has been designed with
families in mind, Mr Harris said. "Our plan to include a large outdoor plaza, with family entertainment, outdoor seating and a large screen is something very unique for a neighbourhood shopping centre," he said. "Families will also benefit from the new childcare centre with more than 120 places, opening on the corner of Cheviot Terrace and Coastal Boulevard". Neighbouring developers, Lifestyle Communities, which is building a luxury, resortstyle community for over-50s alongside Kingston Village, are equally excited. "Our homeowners begin moving into Lifestyle Ocean Grove from December 2018, so we're thrilled that construction for Kingston
Village has commenced," James Kelly, CEO, Lifestyle Communities said. "We're also delighted the centre is being built by Lascorp Development Group (Aust) Pty Ltd who have the highest reputation for developing quality shopping centres. Our homeowners can look forward to taking advantage of all that Kingston Village has to offer." The $60 million plus development will also provide work for over 150 people during construction and once completed there will be approximately 600 full time positions available. The retail leasing campaign will commence shortly. The centre is expected to open late November 2019.
Reporting for patrol duty
Tin Shed event raises $1000
Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club volunteer lifesavers reported for summer surf patrol duty for the first time inside the new look state-of-the-art patrol tower on Saturday 1 December. The first day of summer on Saturday coincided with the club's first volunteer surf patrols for the season. Ocean Grove SLSC had received $271,877 in funding for the construction of a new patrol tower from State MP for Bellarine Lisa Neville. Ms Neville, the standing member for the seat of Bellarine since 2002, was re-elected for the fifth consecutive time at the State election on 24 November. Ocean Grove SLSC member and competitor Amenah McDonald supplied the Voice with a glimpse inside the new patrol tower prior to the club's first summer surf patrol on 1 December. IN other developments, numerous Ocean Grove SLSC participants have returned from competing at the Lifesaving World Championships in Adelaide. The Lifesaving World Championships ran from 16 November to 2 December.
Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club's Ladies Night Out raised funds for the Smith Family recently. The event was held at The Tin Shed in Barwon Heads and the $1000 raised went directly to the Smith Family to help the education of disadvantaged children. The Tin Shed was buzzing with laughter and chatter, as about 80 women enjoyed the fundraiser. An informative evening began with drinks and nibbles followed by sweet treats. Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club received the proceeds raised on the night, including a gold coin entry donation and raffle tickets sales. Haven Industries, a local business ran by Kristyn Ackland, provided clothes and accessories for purchase, and local handmade cards were also for sale. Remedial massage therapist Carol Lyons demonstrated Gua Sha on Suzy, one of the VIEW members, showing attendees how to use
Ocean Grove SLSC volunteer John Greer reports for duty inside the new patrol tower on Saturday 1 December. (Mark Heenan Media). Ocean Grove SLSC competitor John Vains won silver in the men's board event in the 55-59 age group. Fellow local Bill Strachan came sixth in the men's ski in the 55-59 age group. Amenah McDonald came fourth in woman's ski and fourth in ironwoman's final. Ocean Grove SLSC IRB Team made the quarter final in the men's rescue.
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Leash zones now in force on Bellarine Sections of local beaches became 'dog onleash' zones on 1 December. As from 1 December, the following areas are dog on-leash zones: 27W to 24W Barwon Heads side of the estuary 20W to south of Riverview Family Caravan Park along the estuary 20W to 13W ocean side of the Ocean Grove Spit. "This change is nothing new; this change happens every year," Maddie Glynn from Barwon Coast said. "Sadly we have already experienced significant attacks on wildlife and people, and the summer months are not upon us yet. These incidents could have easily been prevented if owners had control over their dogs." All dogs must be on a leash at all times when in car parks, beach access stairs or trails and pathways. A dog must not be off-leash until it is on the sand in the approved dog under effective control zone. As the peak season approaches for people, juvenile seals, penguins and hooded plovers also use the beach. People in charge of a dog must have control of their pets at all times. It is an offence for your dog rush, chase, disturb, harass, or attack any wildlife on the beaches or within the coastal reserves. "As the weather improves more people with their dogs will frequent the beach," Ms Glynn said. "Not everybody who goes to the beach is comfortable with your dog near them, and
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Ocean Grove's biggest street party is on tonight. Christmas in the Grove, run by Ocean Grove Business Association, will close off The Terrace this afternoon 5 December for the extravaganza. Christmas in the Grove has become a popular December street festival. Local businesses head out onto The Terrace to showcase their wares to festival goers. Children's activities, including a mobile fun farm, food and drink, Christmas shopping bargains and music and entertainment are again on the agenda. OGBA started Christmas in the Grove three years ago and has turned into the region's biggest Christmas street festival. Christmas in the Grove supporting Ocean Grove's small businesses. The Terrace is closed to allow pedestrians to roam the numerous street activities. Festivities begin at 5pm.
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By Justin Flynn Ian Duckworth's new book was spawned from a passion about helping those suffering from mental illness. 'Ducky' wrote 'Barwon Grove, the River the Sea, it's in our Soul' because he was alarmed at the rate of youth suicide. "Hopefully it's a way of bringing the spotlight onto youth suicide," the Ocean Grove local says. "The current statistics of suicide in Victoria in 2017 was 3128 - the road toll for the same period was 198 people." The book is a scrapbook of everything Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. It's 120 pages of surfing history with general history of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads with a huge spread of old and new photos. "Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads has become a hot spot for suicide, not only for youths, but for all age groups," Ian says. "In the back of the book there's a brutal testimony from a lady who lost her son David to suicide. "The devastation and destruction that is left behind is incomprehensible and to talk to a parent who has lost a family member is soul destroying." The book also contains poetry about mental illness. It's a superbly put together publication with many locals contributing photographs and words. Ian has written two other books in support of Beyond Blue - 'Ocean Grove Surfing in the 60s' and 'Poems of the Point'. 'Barwon Grove, the River the Sea, it's in our Soul' is available from Bookgrove in Ocean Grove and all profits will go to Beyond Blue. There are many organisations that help people who might be feeling depressed or anxious.
Author of ‘Barwon Grove, the River the Sea, it’s in our Soul’ Ian Duckworth and Bookgrove's Stacey Moore. 188100 Beyond Blue (1300 224 636, beyondblue.org. au), Lifeline (131 114, lifeline.org.au), Black Dog
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The Barwon coastline has five newly hatched hooded plover chicks. The hooded plover is a threatened beach nesting bird that has the same conservation status as the black rhino. "Two clutches of eggs were discovered by the Barwon Coast Reserve team who were pleased to announce that five chicks have hatched over the two sites," Warren Chapman from Barwon Coast said. One scrape is located between 16W-17W ocean side of the Ocean Grove spit, and the other scrape is located just west of the 30W first car park along 13th Beach Road. Temporary exclusion zones, which are for wildlife protection, have been set up at both sites to give the chicks the best possible chance of survival. It is a time when the birds are susceptible to the threat of humans, dogs and natural predators, with the parents only 'defence' for the chicks is to have the chicks hide. Time put into hiding, means less time for feeding making the chicks weaker and more vulnerable. Hooded plover chicks require rest and access to food more frequently than the adult birds, Barwon Coast's Maddie Glynn said. "A Temporary Exclusion Zone for Wildlife Protection is specifically that, for only five to six weeks; and there is no access permitted into that section of beach to allow the chicks to forage for the best chance of survival," she said. "If you are down the beach and approach an exclusion zone, please obey the directions on the signs by walking the other way. "We congratulate the welcomed support of the community last summer where beach walkers respected the Temporary Exclusion Zone which allowed a hooded plover chick to thrive to flight, and encourage the same level of respect this time round."
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Retirement village for Ocean Grove A new retirement village is planned for Ocean Grove. Ryman Healthcare will build the village on Shell Rd and plans to provide a full range of independent living options and aged care in a resort-style village which will eventually be home to more than 300 residents. Ryman Healthcare Chief Development Officer Andrew Mitchell said the 3.7-hectare site already had development approval for a retirement village and was in an area where retirement living options were in short supply. "Ocean Grove is an established area with great amenities and the beach just down the road," he said. "It's already popular with retirees and we're pleased to be able to have the opportunity to build a Ryman village with resort-style amenities, a range of living options, and care on hand if it is needed. "It's a bonus to be able to buy a site with existing approval, but we will be consulting with the community about our plans before we go to Geelong Council for approval. "We want to build a village that everyone in the area can be proud of, so we will be talking to anyone interested in our plans before we develop them further.'' The Ocean Grove village will include an aged care centre with 120 beds, including 40 dementia beds. It will include resort-style amenities including an indoor pool, hair and beauty salons, a bowling green, a cafe and a movie theatre. Ryman Healthcare names its villages after local people and will be asking for suggestions
Nominations are now open Rotary Club of Ocean Grove is again holding its Community Service Awards. The awards, in conjunction with Ocean Grove Business Association, recognise contributions from individuals, volunteers and small businesses within the community. Nominations are open and close on 1 March 2019. There are four categories: Small business - winner receives $500 Apprentice of the year - winner receives a plaque, certificate and $500 Volunteer of the year - winner receives a plaque, certificate and $200 Pride of workmanship - winner receives a plaque, certificate and $200 Nominators of the award recipients receive $100. To nominate, go to rotaryoceangrove.org. au or pick up a nomination form from newsXpress in Ocean Grove. Completed forms can be returned to newsXpress.
An aerial shot of the planned retirement village site. from Ocean Grove residents. Other villages in Victoria include Weary Dunlop at Wheelers Hill and Nellie Melba at Brandon Park. Ryman Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Debbie McClure said naming suggestions were welcome. "There's nothing like a bit of lo-
cal knowledge and we've found over the years that the best suggestions come from the people who know the place well," she said. "We'd love to hear any suggestions and to name it in honour of an Ocean Grove or Bellarine Peninsula local.''
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Health bus service More than 50 locals attended Bellarine Community Health's (BCH) annual general meeting last week. BCH board chair Margaret Belfrage announced plans for a new mobile health care bus for the Bellarine. "The health care bus will be fitted out for consulting and clinical activities with clinicians able to undertake health checks such as diabetes checks ups and podiatry services," said Ms Belfrage. The BCH Health Care Bus will deliver services to clients in all 11 towns on the Bellarine. It will be wi-fi enabled, allowing clinicians to deliver services via telehealth to clients with restricted access to transport. "We are very focussed on developing our facilities and services," said Ms Belfrage. "The next phase in implementing our Strategic Plan is to make sure all people in our diverse communities have excellent, high quality, responsive and accessible primary health services." Guest speaker at the AGM was G21 CEO Elaine Carbines, who outlined the importance of the health sector in the G21 alliance and the role that BCH and other stakeholders play in ensuring the Bellarine is part of future planning. The BCH board has set aside $100,000 from the remaining Health and Wellbeing fund towards establishing the mobile health bus and is seeking donations to complete the funding in the coming months. The AGM also outlined BCH's plans to reestablish a GP practice from the Portarlington site. This will be a comprehensive clinical practice providing GP services, nursing and a range of allied health services. The small gymnasium at Portarlington, currently used for BCH group programs, will also be opened for public use early this month. An update was given at the AGM on the re-
Fair's fair at fair Barwon Heads Primary School's annual Bush Christmas fair is on this Friday. The fair has all the usual kids' entertainment, food and drink, raffles and cake stalls. The fair is the school's major fundraiser for the year and is Friday 7 December from 5pm to 9pm at the school.
Carols in the Park Ocean Grove's Carols in the Park is on this Sunday. The popular carols event attracts around 3000 people at Ocean Grove Park for a night of singing and merriment. Gates will open this year at 5pm to allow for families to grab a snag from the sausage sizzle or a delicious pancake, which were a huge hit last year. Get ready to see our primary schools performing on stage. There will be all the carols you love, sung by leading local artists and special performances that will surprise and delight with the region's popular radio personality Mark Hyland as master of ceremonies. Carols in the Park starts at 7pm on Sunday 9 December at Ocean Grove Park.
Golf club boost The re-elected Labor government will repair and replace two bridge crossings at Ocean Grove Golf Club. The government promised to invest $38,000 towards upgrading the Ocean Grove Golf Club if re-elected.
Opening cancelled BCH CEO Shane Dawson, G21 CEO Elaine Carbines and BCH board chair Margaret Belfrage at the AGM. development of the Community Health Centre buildings at Point Lonsdale. The third and final stage of the redevelopment is nearing completion with clinicians and staff expected to start working from the new building by the end of the year. The BCH Board is also working on plans and actively seeking funding to assist with
refurbishing and reopening the Eric Tolliday units and redevelop the existing Coorabin building. "Our aim is to make the entire Point Lonsdale site the 'Health Hub' for all the Bellarine and a centre of health care excellence," said Ms Belfrage.
Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club's patrol season opener was cancelled last week. The club cancelled the event after a whale carcass was buried at Collendina and after receiving advice from Emergency Services Victoria about increased risk of shark activity. Although the whale carcass was removed last Thursday, OGSLSC had decided to cancel the patrol opening before the removal began.
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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. 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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The popular Sensory Cafe opened in late June this year by Catherine, a qualified chef, and son Alec. It is situated on a prominent corner with spectacular ocean views towards Barwon Heads Bluff. Their mission is to provide a diverse menu that emphasises fresh and premium ingredients. As the cafe's name suggests, outstanding flavours that excite all the senses is their goal. This is also expressed in the high quality coffee blend by Julius Meinl. Alec enjoys expressing his European heritage with homemade pasta and risotto, his signature dish being the gnocchi with Gorgonzola or Napoli sauce. Sensory does all-day breakfast and has daily specials, which feature items such as braised lamb and baked barramundi. Catherine is also a fully qualified patisserie chef and creates fresh desserts daily including cakes, muffins and an array of scrumptious treats. Sensory is fully licensed and is open on Friday and Saturday evenings for meals. The team also hosts Sensory Hour on Fridays from 5pm to 6pm with drink specials including $10 espresso martinis.
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Holiday cheer at Driftwood choices the team has made. All of the disposable products including recycled paper napkins, toilet paper, menus and paper bags, bamboo food trays, bio-degradable coffee and plastic cups have been sourced for their environmental advantages. To further reduce landfill needs, the team encourages the use of re-usable coffee cups with a 50 cent discount for any take away coffee if you bring your own cup. But it's the food that keeps people coming back. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack, Driftwood will have something to please your rumbling tummy. Check them out at thedriftwoodcafe.com. au.
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Another term for Labor MP It's is an absolute privilege to be re-elected by the communities of Bellarine. I am committed to repaying their trust in me and getting on with delivering every election promise I have made and ensuring the people of Bellarine have a strong voice in the parliament and the government. Since the election, I am back at work focused on delivering the commitments we made including the important reforms to protect the Bellarine from overdevelopment and the important investments in community infrastructure. In other priority areas like education we have a number of commitments that I will also be working on to ensure their timely delivery. Like the building an $8.9 million VCE Centre at Bellarine Secondary College, a $2 million refurbishment of Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School and beginning master planning for the upgrade at Clifton Springs Primary School. For local roads, the duplication of Barwon Heads Road and the installation of traffic lights at Hermsley and Portarlington road intersection as well as Presidents Ave and Orton St are also priority. In emergency services we have also committed to numerous projects including the introduction of a Mobile Intensive Care para-
medics dedicated to the Bellarine, a new centralised ambulance station at Swan Bay and an upgraded CFA Station for Ocean Grove. Of course projects like these all take time, but the re-elected Andrews government will waste no time in getting on with the job of delivering on our commitments to the Bellarine and across Victoria. Now as we quickly head towards the festive season, I would first and foremast like to acknowledge and thank all those police, firefighters, life savers, SES and coast guard personnel who over the summer months do an outstanding job in looking after not only locals but the thousands of visitors who flock to the Bellarine. I wish them all the best for this coming summer. I would also like to extend that wish to everyone, have a very merry Christmas and a happy but safe New Year. 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 Phone 5250 1987
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Name: Alyssa Jones How long have you been playing cricket for? This is actually my first season, but I have played with the school I am at and in school tournaments. What got you started playing cricket at Ocean Grove? Well, I was looking to join a club this season and Ocean Grove was the closest to home and I am from Drysdale. What do you enjoy most about playing cricket at Ocean Grove? I love all the people. I have got a few friends here that I suggested I join. I really enjoy that everyone is so supportive and wants to help the best you can be. Favourite men's professional cricketer? Chris Green (Sydney Thunder). Do have a favourite Big Bash League Team? Sydney Thunder all the way because of Chris Green. Favourite women's Australian cricketer? Alyssa Healy, Not just because of her name because she is a wicket keeper and bats. Favourite food? Mayvers Peanut Butter is my favourite. Favourite drink? I drink water often. Favourite holiday destination? Port Douglas
LETTERS Dogs not the problem
Alan Cobham 500 words in length and must be centred on a nickname theme. Cut-off date for entries has been extended to 5pm Friday 14 December.
As someone who uses our beach regularly (with my dog) it never ceases to amaze me why groups such as the Barwon Coast Committee of Management continually focus on dogs as the threat to our shores, when in fact its humans who are the real threat. With fences and signs prominent and warning people to stay off the dunes, there's not a dog in sight breaking the rules - just humans. On Sunday 18 November, and even with a low tide providing kilometres of beach, I saw people feeling a need to settle inside the restricted area and allow their children to body board down the dunes. Leave the dogs alone and focus on the real issue - people. Greg Norrish, Ocean Grove
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Local author Alan Cobham is celebrating the release of his new book 'What's the Point?' by inviting Voice readers to get creative. Alan is encouraging readers to submit short stories and is offering a $200 cash prize to the winner as an incentive. Alan's purpose in writing 'What's the point?' was to entice readers to have a go at training your imagination. Pieces are sourced from recollections of early childhood, working life through to the challenges of later life. Voice readers can send their short stories, which should be based around a 'nickname' theme to newsdesk@voicegroup.com.au. The winning entry, which will be judged by an independent panel, will be presented with $200 cash at Bookgrove in Ocean Grove early in the New Year. Stories should be strictly between 200 and
BE HEARD: Reader letters should be concise and no more than 250 words. Occassionally longer letters will be published at the discretion of the Editor. Letters should be typed or in neat handwriting. Writers should include their full name, address and business and after hours phone numbers for confirmation. Letters may be edited for length, clarity or for legal reasons and must be received by Friday close of business.
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Spud Shed’s new season Cross-dressing cabaret and old school rock 'n' roll will hail in Bellarine Peninsula's 2019 theatre season at the Potato Shed tonight. Cabaret singer James Welsby, along with alter-ego Valerie Hex, and musical gents Dave Cosma and Damon Smith will rock locals during the unveiling. Potato Shed promoter Desiree Jacobson hinted at a few extra special guests on the night, but was tight-lipped about who would show up. "You'll have to attend to find out who," she said. Geelong council's art manager Kaz Paton promised next year's season would bring great theatre, music and cabaret to Bellarine Peninsula, to intrigue and inspire. "I am delighted that the Potato Shed continues to offer our region a strong and vibrant artistic programme, fostering a sense of wellbeing and connection to our local community, with something for everyone to embrace," she said. Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood described the Potato Shed as a popular and vibrant arts venue that was significant to cultural, social and educational development. "I encourage everybody to experience at least one of these great shows which will inspire, challenge and entertain," he said. Long-time Potato Shed supporter Colin Mockett and his band, The Hip Cats, will reveal the acts for the venue's 2019 morning series. Promoters asked anyone interested in attending to reserve a seat by phoning 5251 1998 or emailing potatoshed@geelongcity.vic.gov. au
James Welsby as alter-ego Valerie Hex, centre, will help launch the Potato Shed's 2019 season.
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Passionate Millie helps out Coastcare Ocean Grove Coastcare recently received a generous donation of $250 from nine-year-old Millie Cust from Ballarat. Millie is very interested in animals and the environment but also loves playing in the ocean, particularly at Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale. Millie is particularly concerned about sea animals and how they can get hurt or affected
by environmental issues. To help sea animals, Millie initially set out to raise money for beached whales but then decided to support a local stretch of coast that she knows well. She raised money by asking friends, family and neighbours to sponsor her to ride 20km on her bike, and by asking for general donations.
In addition to being an active fundraiser, Millie is a tap dancer, finger knitter, netballer, artist and custodian of pet tropical fish and is Millie Cust, 9, raised $250 for Ocean Grove Coastcare.
very proud that her school, Ballarat Grammar, has a very strong focus on sustainability and the environment.
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Making waves music/poetry afternoon every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm5.30pm.
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Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.
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Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Phone 5251 3393.
Barwon Heads Community Hall
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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 0411-534 899.
Reading and writing Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.
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Health and wellbeing Ocean Grove Hotel
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Well Women's Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale
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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 Chess Club, Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm, $2.50 per session. If you are interested in playing or learning chess - then join us. A friendly and sociable group assisting beginners and players returning to the enjoyable traditional game. Phone Julie 5255 4294 or Ralph 0431 458 100. Ocean Grove Bellarine Training and Community Hub, 1 John Dory Dr, Ocean Grove, or email reception@btach.com.au.
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
Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821. 22 VOICE
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First Tuesday of every month Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of month, 10.15am, to enjoy a free cuppa and a chat. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace, Tuesdays at 1pm. Also Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.
Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins Street, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker on varying subjects related to seniors at each meeting. Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome to join in. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244.
First and third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm,
Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
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.
Wednesdays Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827. Chord Club - meet to make music: every Wednesday, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.
First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467. U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday at 1.15pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as Fifty Shades of Red or on a lesser-known Australian artist such as Dorrit Black before members follow their own projects for two hours. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong.org.au
Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson's Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.
Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter's Church Hall.
Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter 0419 782 629. Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.
Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.
First Thursday of every month 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 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. oceangrovevoice.com.au
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Tawny chick a survivor We've had some wild, stormy, windy spring weather and the rain has been much needed, as many areas of the Bellarine look very dry. There's a few farm dams around Curlewis that have no water in them, which is not great for this time of the year. I've been very relieved that the tawny frogmouth chick that I have been watching did not fall out of the nest in the wind. I think I had nearly a sleepless night worrying about the chick one stormy night and sure enough it was fine (thank goodness). Another tawny frogmouth chick I have seen over the past few weeks was in my friend Lizzy D's backyard in Barwon Heads, on a very low branch with the parent birds. It was beautiful watching the trio trying to blend in with the tree branch. Despite the weather, I've managed a few trips out and about. Like many other bird watchers I've ventured to Lake Victoria near Point Lonsdale, where I've seen many migratory waders - namely red-necked stints, sharp-tailed sandpipers and curlew sandpipers. I've noticed on 'Birdline Victoria' that a red knot was spotted at the lake, as well as a flock of great-crested grebes. I tried to photograph the grebes, but they were very camera shy and I would have needed to swim into the middle of the lake to get a decent shot. Greatcrested grebes are wonderful looking birds, so hopefully they will venture more to the edge of the lake one day when I have the camera at the ready. I did get reasonable close to a small flock of banded stilts which was nice.
Tawny frogmouth and chick, Ocean Grove. I did spot a sacred kingfisher in Curlewis when I was driving down Coriyule Road. It's always lovely to spot a beautiful kingfisher. These birds move to southern regions of Australia in the spring and summer months to breed, so they are around at the moment. I did a bird photography workshop in Newstead, near Castlemaine, during the week. I enjoyed the experience but learned that if I want to take better photos I need to totally change the methods I use, so it's back to square one. The highlight was going to a small woodland called 'Rise and Shine Bushland Reserve', where I saw two new honeyeaters (for me), namely the fuscous and black-chinned honeyeaters. We walked through the bush to a natural birdbath, which was a hollow area in the fork of a gum tree, where the honeyeaters splashed around joyfully. Geoff Park, the guide, took us to a hollow in a gum tree where most days when he visits the area an owlet nightjar sticks its head out of the hollow. Of course it was not in the hollow on the day that I visited,
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seen flying along the shoreline near the Barwon Heads bridge. They were about the size of a masked wood swallow, but very fast in flight. I think Evan saw a flock of whiskered terns flying over the canola, although he didn't notice that the birds had black heads. Whiskered terns gather in flocks over paddocks, and swoop and glide as they feed on insects. I also received an email from Sue from old Ocean Grove, who has had a very unusual parrot in her garden which I haven't managed to see. She has a large angophora tree in her back yard and in the tree she saw five raptors, which are black, brown, with a fanned tail. This sounds a bit like they were black kites. Sue said her young corgi was a bit scared of the birds. I told Sue that I need to pitch a tent in her garden to observe the amazing bird life, however after the weather over that last few weeks I don't think camping is on the agenda. I received an email from Kevin who went to St Leonards where he could expect to find redcapped plovers and was pleased to find some. They were near a signed nesting site with no fencing. Unfortunately, it appeared that a walker stepped on the highly camouflaged nest and broken the eggs that seem to have been close to hatching. A lady who was recording the progress of the hatchings showed me the abandoned nest and said that roping off the areas last year was very beneficial. She said that birds felt secure inside the roped off area and didn't fly off when people passed. I didn't see any roped off areas today. I guess manpower is a problem. Kevin also saw 21 ruddy turnstones in the same area. I have also received some emails from Andrea Dennett, who is the coordinator of the Friends of the Hooded Plover Bellarine. There are quite a few hooded plover nests around the local beaches, and three chicks have hatched at 17W. The chicks have such a hard time surviving, so please take note of signs and restrictions along the beach especially when walking dogs.
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Huge numbers for Nippers By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club Nippers have hit the ground running with impressive performances at the season's first Life Saving Victoria carnival at Altona. Around 86 Ocean Grove SLSC junior competitors took part at the first bay carnival for 2018/19 in Melbourne's west despite the cooler conditions. For many Nippers it was their first ever junior carnival according to Ocean Grove SLSC junior activities manager Darren Ball. "Some of these kids at Altona it is the first time they have competed at an LSV carnival," Ball told the Voice. "It is good experience, it is good with the atmosphere with the hype and all the people. "The kids seem to have a good time and we got some good results across the board." Ball said there were fantastic team and individual results in the Under 12 Girls. "They did such a great job all day Under 12 Girls - they competed in a lot of events and they had a good group of kids that have been together for some time," he said. "It was fantastic to get that sort of result." The Under 12 Girls team of Emily Joyce, Matilda Richards and Sienna Stewart won the surf board relay. Sienna Stewart also took out the Under 12 Girls beach sprint. Ocean Grove SLSC quartet Sarah Pounder, Matilda Richards, Cookie Robinson and Sienna Stewart claimed a runner-up finish in the Under 12 Girls aqua Cameron event, while Sienna Stewart paired up with Dana Sellars to come second in the Under 12 Girls surf board rescue. Local competitor Pippi McIntrye won the Under 13 Girls sprint, while Lulu McKewan, Sharni Paranavitana, Helen Topolcsanyi and Jorgia Young claimed a runner-up finish in the Under 13 Girls aqua Cameron relay. Pippi McIntrye, Helen Topolcsanyi and Jorgia Young finished second in the Under 13
Under 8s Beach Relay, Abbey Walsh, Grace Bird, Matilda Gordon, Indi McIntyre. surf board relay. Equally the Ocean Grove SLSC boys produced some excellent results. The Grove pairing of Luke Bird and William Deverall won the Under 12 Boys surf rescue. The trio of Luke Bird, Williams Deverall and Sam Eales finished second in the Under 12 Boys surf board relay. James Leahy won the Under 13s Boys surf board event and teamed up with Tomas Perez Pages to claim first in the Under 13s surf board rescue. James Leahy, Tomas Perez Pages and Byron Foord came second in the Under 13 Boys surf board relay. Angus Gruar, James Leahy and Murphy Moulton and Roo Robinson came second in the Under 13s Boys aqua Cameron relay. "These group of boys they are in the Under 13s at the moment - that is a really strong group too," Ball said.
Ball said that the absence of a clubhouse at Ocean Grove SLSC posed some challenges for juniors, although he admitted its state-of-the-art Nipper trailer was a valuable resource for club when competing at state carnivals on the road. "Ideally it would be nice to have the clubhouse," he said. "We have got a good Nipper trailer now we have a lot of our gear in it that we can store and it is mobile." He paid tribute to OGSLSC personnel, including coaches, supportive parents and club volunteers for their valuable time spent to prepare for the first LSV carnival of 2018/19. "Nippers wouldn't happen if it wasn't the support of a lot of people - the parents are the main drivers behind that support, and we need our coaches," Ball said. THE next LSV junior carnival takes place at Mount Martha on Sunday 15 December.
Under 12s Board Relay Winner Emily Joyce.
Under 8s 1st and 2nd, Paddy Moulton and Hugh Rolfs. (pictures Nish Photography)
Building club relationships By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Football Netball Club kicked off its pre-season preparations with a mixed netball session at the Shell Road netball courts on Thursday 29 November. Up to 50 participants from both football and netball clubs took part in a joint 90-minute twilight pre-season opener. Ocean Grove Netball Club senior coach Elyse Howard said the emphasis was on fun and building a good club culture. Three separate rotational mixed netball games were organised at the Shell Road netball courts. "It was just about playing games of mixed netball," Howard told the Voice. "Just getting people together and the boys and girls talking and building those relationships and the culture within the club. "It is nothing too serious, it is not about fitness, it is just about welcoming people to the club and getting a feel what the club is about and have fun." Howard, who did not train, was glad to be back on her feet and is making a strong recovery after she suffered a broken leg in August.
The netball coach had her moon boot and crutches removed and was unable to drive a car for several months. "I am getting there slowly, I am walking and sort of jogging, hopefully I will be running in three weeks - pretty much after Christmas I will be running," she said. THE Grubber netballers will run four separate pre-season training sessions prior to Christmas from 7 December to 20 December. IN other netball off-season changes, Ocean Grove star defender and 2018 BFL netball league best-and-fairest winner Kelsey Ollis has joined GFNL club South Barwon for the 2019 season. NEW Ocean Grove Football Club senior playing coach Jordan Jones said the mixed netball games was a good concept for all players. "It is a great idea and good for us all to bunch in together and be one footy club," Jones said. Jones said the Grubber footballers will be running a series of pre-season skills sessions on Tuesdays at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve and Oakdene Estate Oval on Thursdays in the lead up to Christmas. The Grubber football and netball players will hold a joint activity on Saturday 22 December before their Christmas and New year break.
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Ocean Grove senior netball coach Elyse Howard alongside new senior football playing coach Jordan Jones. (Mark Heenan Media) Wednesday, 5 December, 2018
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Co-coaches appointed Ocean Grove Football Netball Club has announced the appointment of Sal Enders and Lisa Borg as senior women's football cocoaches for 2019. Enders is a well known figure around the club, having started the year in a playing capacity before moving to an assistant coaching role midway through the year. She has a clear desire to build a culture where the Grubber girls are seen as a club of choice for female footballers in the region. Borg comes to the club with a lengthy resume in women's football, having played over 150 games of senior football with the Sunbury Lions and Kyneton Football Clubs. She then moved into the senior coaching role at Kyneton for two years before moving to Gisborne Football Club where she was assistant coach in 2017 and co-coach in 2018. The club believes that Enders' knowledge of the club and playing group combined with Borg's coaching experience, complements each other and presents a unique opportunity for them to develop the women's football program . Ocean Grove will be fielding U12, U15 and U18 female sides and a senior team in 2019. Pre-season is about to kick off for the U18s and senior ladies. For anyone interested in playing female football with the Grubbers next season, contact Lisa Robinson on 0412 262 900 or lisarobinson1@tpg.com.au.
Sal Enders and Lisa Borg will co-coach Ocean Grove's women's football next season.
Cobras beat Hawks Lawn UNDER 13 WALTER The Cobras made the journey to St Ignatius to take on Drysdale Lawn in this round 5 two day clash. Drysdale won the toss and batted. The Cobra bowling was excellent and the Hawks were restricted to a score of 10/64 off 52 overs. James Stow and Gus Peters were the standouts with the ball taking two wickets each while George Every, Noah Jeffrey, Noah Coughlan, Lucas Anderson, Jack Every and Hamish Stow all took one. The batting was solid chasing a small total with Noah Jeffrey making a great 28 and Jack Every making a fine captain's 53 not out. Also Gus Peters was unmovable for 32 overs making 17 not out. A great win to the Cobras making 10/123.
Club Grove's Adele Ryan in action in Division 3 against Lara. 188367
Club Grove Division 5 Skipper David Stonehouse. pictures (Mark Heenan Media) 188367
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Grovers shine under lights Ocean Grove continued its unbeaten run in the Geelong Ballarat Premier Division against Buninyong on Friday Night. In a new initiative Ocean Grove transferred its home game to Friday night to play under the lights of the new multimillion dollar complex at City of Geelong Bowls Club. The decision was made in attempt to promote a premier division match away from the usual Saturday afternoon timeslot and to also show other clubs there are ways outside of the square to expose the game of bowls. The Grovers found the surface to their liking and eventually run away with a massive 96 shot win to set up a round nine showdown between second placed and also undefeated Bareena. Craig Rippon, Cal Hanna, Chris Price were simply brilliant laying the platform for the Matt Flapper team as they went on a scoring spree to record the win of the night 49-12. Equally as impressive were the rinks skippered by Leigh Mcilvenny and Mick West who both recorded wins of 22 and 21. Tony Joel chipped away and led his side to a 16 shot win to ensure all 18 match points returned to Ocean Grove. Whilst the margin was a significant one for the home side, the 200 plus spectators that 30 VOICE
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embraced the premier division fixture under the roof on the night enjoyed the occasion which was the big positive from the event. Midweek Pennant Division One has recorded a clean slate of wins after round 8 of the Geelong Midweek Pennant competition. Their last outing against the dangerous Highton team at home resulted in a clean sweep of points which resulted in a 41 shot margin. Elaine Price, Steve Parry, Gary Burkett and Karina Van Weel continued their winning form leading the way for the Grovers 34-14. Ocean Grove sist atop the Midweek ladder with seven wins and a game clear of second placed Torquay, who they will battle it out with next week. Three other Midweek Divisions also occupy first place on their respective ladder with Division Three in fine form with seven wins, Division Five with five wins and Division Six with five wins. MEANWHILE Ocean Grove's greenkeeper Cheyne Verrier will head to Drysdale on Sunday 9 December to try and win one more game to take out the title of Geelong Bowls Region's Novice Singles Champion. The 'grass cutter' will play D. Mallott from City of Geelong in the final with the winner to advance to the state finals in the new year.
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UNDER 13 ELWOOD Collendina played host to Portarlington in this round 5 two day clash. The Cobras won the toss and sent the Demons in. The wickets were scarce with only Ted Farrell, Lachy Payne and Ollie Terhorst taking one each. Portarlington made it to a very competitive total of 3/221 off 52 overs. The reply was always going to be tough. Harry Wingrave was again the standout with the bat making a great 25. He was well supported by Will Mitchell (16) not out and Will Cunningham (18). The Cobras didn't quite make it finishing on 8/129 off 52 overs. UNDER 15 The Cobras/Seagulls made the journey to North Shore to take on North Geelong in this round 5 two day clash. North Geelong won the toss and sent the Combine in. Izaak Terhorst and Luca Vella got things off to a great start putting on 40 for the first wicket. Terhorst was dismissed for 17 and Vella went on an had to be retired for a magnificent 50. These two were well supported by Harvey Lardner (30), Charlie Every (10) and Ollie Northam (10). A score of 10/164 would be competitive. The North Geelong reply was reasonable. The wickets were shared with Oscar Walter, Jacob Muir, Campbell Snookes, Charlie Every, Will Duncombe, Luca Vella, Koby Welch and Harvey Lardner taking one each but North Geelong got over the line in a close one. oceangrovevoice.com.au
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Kenneady fires with ton By Mark Heenan A timely century from Michael Kenneady put Ocean Grove A1 in a strong position on day one of its two-day clash against Jan Juc on Saturday. The gun batsman was unbeaten on 133 as the Grubbers posted a competitive total of 6/262 from 75 overs after winning the toss and batting first in warm conditions at Shell Road. Ocean Grove's top order batting woes continued. The Shark bowlers got on top and had the home side reeling at 4/47 prior to tea break. Opener Huon Bertino who made 95 not out in Round 4 against Jan Juc, was dismissed for 17 after hitting three boundaries before Nick Smith claimed his wicket. Kenneady shared in a 75-run fifth-wicket stand with a patient Shaun Fankhauser (24) batting at number six. Kenneady said it was nice to spend quality time at the crease. "I have probably trained about five times for the whole season, I got married and stuff and I missed the first two games," Kenneady told the Voice. "I suppose when I got out there at some stage - this was my training basically. "I think I was on 14 off about 60 balls - I have been hitting the ball okay, I chopped the ball on for a duck last game which doesn't happen very often and then got a run out in my other game. "I had enough time to put together an innings with a couple of the boys with a couple of partnerships." Jan Juc coach Ben Grinter said it was an excellent innings from Kenneady, while Fankhauser and star all-rounder Matt Caulfield, who retired not out on 50 batting at number 7, provided good support. Caulfield, a new recruit in 2018/19, has scores of 36, 95 and an unbeaten half-centu-
ry and a four-wicket haul against Anglesea in Round 2. "Regardless of having a side 4/50 at tea, all it takes is one partnership to form that can swing the game the other way which is what happened," Grinter said. "To Mick's credit and big Caulf's (Caulfield) credit and Shaun Fankhauser as well, the three really dug in and took upon themselves to take the game away from us and they did." Kenneady said a 300-run total is on the cards in future games if the Grubber top order bats can fire. "We haven't really hit the surface of what we could potentially do with the team we have right now," he said. "There is no other team than can be 4/40 and still make 260-odd - that is the strength of us. "We haven't had an opening partnership over 25 this season. "I feel like we haven't fired all year and if we can we are going to be 4/300." Smith bowled tight lines and finished with 1/52 from 22 overs, which included eight maidens. Josh Norman was the leading wicket-taker with 3/54 from 17 overs, while slow bowler Iva Priest took 1/75 from 19 overs and claimed the prized scalp of Paul Jubber (11) with a full toss. OCEAN Grove A1 defeated the winless Drysdale by 91 runs in their two-day clash on 24 November. The Grubbers sit in top spot with five wins and one loss after six rounds. A2 A six-wicket haul from all-rounder Lindon Giuffrida has given Ocean Grove a shot at victory against A2 ladder leaders Queenscliff in its two-day clash at Queenscliff. Giuffrida, who made 103 in Round 6 against Newcomb on 17 November, snared 6/50 from 23 overs.
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Grubber A1 batsman Shaun Fankhauser batted patiently for his 24. 188368
Ocean Grove Cricket Club captain coach Paul Jubber is out for 11 after getting caught off a full toss. 188368
Queenscliff was all out for 222 from their 75 overs. Couta batsman Tim Frankenburg controlled the innings and finished on 99 not out. B2 OCEAN Grove requires a further 41 runs for victory in its B2 two-day clash against Barwon Heads at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve. The Grubbers dismissed the Seagulls for 136.
Ocean Grove opening bowlers Dane Noble (3/32) and Brad Hughes (3/23) each finished with three wickets, while Craig Byron (2/18) and Tahj Wirth (2/38) claimed two scalps. At stumps Ocean Grove was 2/96 after Hughes made a quick fire 61. D GRADE THE Grubbers had the bye in D Grade and will play Inverleigh in a 40 over per side one-day clash this Saturday.
Late wickets a positive for Collendina against Barrabool By Mark Heenan Late wickets on day one gave Collendina A1 an edge over Barrabool on Saturday. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat in hot conditions and while the Cobras bowlers toiled hard, the Bulls batsmen took the honours before the tea break. Barrabool was all out for 221 from 66 overs before the Cobras faced out five overs before play ended. Barrabool opener Jack Purcell accelerated the run rate early with a fine 82 despite Dwaine Lancaster dismissing fellow opener and Bulls A1 captain Kane Pickering for a duck. "That is the second time we have got Kane (Pickering) for a duck this year - it was a good one to get but we knew it sort of wasn't going to finish there," Collendina captain Nathan Walter said. At one stage Barrabool was 2/161 with Purcell sharing in an 86-run second wicket partnership with Troy Mulachy (28) and a thirdwicket stand of 56 with Aaron Pickering (42). Walter, who dismissed Purcell, was the leading wicket-taker with 4/56 from 14 overs. "He (Purcell) batted really well," Walter said. Barrabool Cricket Club coach Daniel Mair, who made an unbeaten 114 against Portarlington, compiled a quick fire 28 batting at number six. The wicket of Purcell sparked a batting collapse. The Bulls lost their last seven wickets for only 53 runs. Walter was pleased with his side's ability to bowl out the visitors before stumps after admitting the Bulls were destined for a total of 280 at one stage. "They were 2/160 and I probably thought we were going to be chasing 280, it was stinking hot and the cricket field is the last place you want to be on a 30-degree day and when things aren't going your way it makes it really difficult," he said. "We fought back really well." In the absence of Cobra gun bowler Charlie Lamb, who returns in the new year, Dwaine Lancaster impressed with 3/48 from 19 overs, oceangrovevoice.com.au
Jye Hearps works hard in the heat after finishing with 3-47 from 17 overs. 188371 (pictures Mark Heenan Media)
Dwaine Lancaster sends a delivery down during his three-wicket haul against Barrabool. 188371
Jacob Gasior in action for Collendina. 188371
Craig Goodger comes into bowl. 188371
which included six maidens. It was Lancaster's best bowling figures in A1 with the ball. "Dwaine was doing a really good ob at one end," Walter said. Evergreen Jye Hearps wound back clock with the ball and finished with 3/47 from 19 overs.
Hearps has taken 10 wickets at 22.40 this season. At stumps Collendina was 0/8 with batting pair Kade Norquay 5 not out and Sam Beasley 3 not out. Walter said it was a bonus to have runs on the board after day one without a loss of a wicket.
"Whatever we got (on day one) is what don't have to get next week - that was a bonus to get a few runs on the board," Walter said. WALTER said the heavy two-day defeat to reigning premier Anglesea on 24 November was disappointing. Chasing for 221 for victory the top-heavy Cobra batting line-up avoided an outright loss after Anglesea ripped through Collendina for only 64 from 33 overs in its first innings on day two. In its second dig the Cobras made 5/146 from 29 overs. "It was pretty disappointing especially after day one when I thought we were a chance," he said. "We are definitely better than we put up last week." B1 COLLENDINA requires 299 for victory after home side Jan Juc racked up an impressive first innings total against the Cobras at Jan Juc Park. The Sharks finished at 6 declared for 298 from 60 overs with opener Jared Carr the star with 148. Daniel Worn (2/78) and and Daniel McManus (2/42) each took two wickets. In reply Collendina was 0/9 after 12 overs. C1 DRYSDALE seized control after day one of its two-day clash against Collendina C1 at Bellarine Secondary College's Ocean Grove campus. Aaron Eddy smashed an unbeaten 140 in Drysdale's total of 5/250 from 60 overs. Andrew Skurrie was the leading wicket-taker for the Cobras with 3/51 from 12 overs. D GRADE COLLENDINA thumped Portarlington by 10 wickets in its D Grade one-day match at Charles McCarthy Memorial Oval. Batting first Portarlington was all out for 88 from 35 overs. In reply, the Cobras finished at 0/92 from 16 overs and won with 24 overs to spare. Wednesday, 5 December, 2018
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SPORT Sam Walsh in Ocean Grove a day before he was drafted to Carlton with the number one pick. (Justin Flynn) 187942
Sam goes No 1 in AFL draft By Justin Flynn Sam Walsh's football dream became a reality when he was drafted with the AFL's number one pick. The Ocean Grove midfielder was selected by Carlton with its prized first pick, ending
speculation of where the star St Josephs junior would end up. Walsh was tipped to go at number one all season and got to stay in Victoria with the Gold Coast Suns having the next two picks in the draft. The Walshs celebrated with family and friends at their Ocean Grove home on Satur-
day before Sam had to report to Princes Park for training. Walsh will wear number 18 for the Blues next season. Drysdale's Connor Idun was taken at number 61 by Greater Western Sydney. Idun attended Christian College's gradu-
ation ceremony on Sunday before heading north to begin his AFL career. The 191cm defender tested well in the combine standing vertical jump and the 20 metre sprint. Barwon Heads junior Ned McHenry was taken at pick 16 by the Adelaide Crows.
Ton up for Kenneady Star Ocean Grove batsman Michael Kenneady powered his team to a commanding position on day one of his side's A1 Grade game against Jan Juc. Kenneady made 133 not out as the Grubbers made 6/262 against the Sharks. Kenneady has not been able to train much this season, but struck form with a superb innings against a good Jan Juc bowling attack. For more Mark Heenan Media pictures and the full report, see page 31.
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