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Fair a resounding success These youngsters were excited to share the stage with The Kite Machine at the Tranquility Fair. The fair was a huge success and for the full report and more Patrick Callow pictures, see page 2.
Trial draws praise By Justin Flynn Traffic controllers stationed in Barwon Heads have alleviated congestion this summer, Barwon Heads Association said. The controllers have been employed to ease the traffic flow between Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads over the busy holiday period. Stationed at the pedestrian crossing on the corner of Bridge Road and Hitchcock Avenue on both sides, the controllers are in the middle of a trial that is operating until 26 January. The trial was implemented by Regional Roads Victoria and also includes a new left-
hand turn lane onto Ewing Blyth Drive from Barwon Heads Bridge, to prevent queuing on the bridge and keep traffic flowing onto Bridge Road. The measures have helped, Barwon Heads Association said. "The Barwon Heads Association feels that the traffic wardens have made a big difference this summer," BHA president Sandy Gatehouse told the Voice. "We thank them for their contribution to the fun in town this summer. Not only have they done an excellent job, they appear to have enjoyed themselves and have people smiling
as they cross the road." Public feedback has suggested that the traffic controllers work longer hours on warmer days. "We have had feedback that it would help if they worked later on the hot beach days and we have passed this on," Ms Gatehouse said. "We encourage people to use the free bus from Barwon Heads to Ocean Grove. The tracker can be located on the Barwon Coast website." Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville echoed the positive feedback.
"The feedback I have had from residents and holidaymakers suggest that the changes have made a big difference," she told the Voice. "Following suggestions from the community I have asked Regional Roads Victoria to ensure on very hot days they have the traffic controllers there later. "As this is a trial, a formal assessment will be done following Australia Day." Temporary electronic Variable Message Signs, utilising blue tooth technology, have also been installed to advise drivers of the travel time to Barwon Heads from Ocean Grove.
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Fair attracts huge crowd By Justin Flynn Around 7500 people flocked to Ocean Grove's Tranquility Fair. The annual fair, which has been plagued by bad weather in recent years, reverted to a twilight event last year and was a raging success earlier this month. Brutally hot weather forced the fair to be rescheduled last year and Ocean Grove Park president Don Don Pietrapertosa said the twilight format was perfect." It was a great day, good weather, good crowd, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, stall holders were very happy and the bands were great and we had a good crowd," he said. "Because the weather wasn't too hot, people who would normally go to the beach went to the fair instead. It was a bit fresh for the beach."
The fair is hoped to raise around $10,000 for the upkeep of Ocean Grove Park. Mr Pietrapertosa said the volunteers deserved special praise. "I want to thank all the volunteers who helped in setting up and who contributed on the day as well," he said. "I'd also like to thank the community for supporting us. Without the community and the holidaymakers and everyone coming to the Tranquility Fair it wouldn't be possible." The fair drew plaudits from the thousands who turned up, Mr Pietrapertosa said. "They were happy with the type of stall holders that were there plus the food vans as well and the bands," he said. "All up it was a very successful event."
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Dune party arrests By Luke Voogt Police arrested four teens before releasing them without charge following an alleged stabbing, assaults and thefts at a Point Lonsdale dune party. A police spokesperson said officers arrested a 16-year-old Corio boy, an 18-year-old from Hamlyn Heights, a 19-year-old from Norlane and a 19-year old from Corio. Police questioned the teens before releasing them without charge. The spokesperson was unable to say if police arrested the teens in relation to an alleged stabbing or another altercation. Offenders allegedly stabbed a teenage boy and robbed two others during the illegal beach party. A group of males approached two 16-yearold boys in the dunes near the corner of Ocean Rd and Fellows Rd just after midnight on Sunday. The offenders produced a knife and assaulted both youths before stealing their mobile phones, police alleged.
Paramedics assessed a Jan Juc boy at the scene and took a Newtown boy to hospital with minor injuries. A group of offenders also stabbed and assaulted a 17-year-old Gisborne boy just after midnight. Paramedics took the boy to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Riot police, local highway patrol officers and specialist youth support officers descended on more than 300 revellers after receiving several reports of robberies and assaults. Organisers advertised the unregulated Point Lonsdale party through social media posts, police said. Police believe youths from as far away as Melbourne attended the party because of the posts. Geelong Superintendent Craig Gillard warned of the dangers of advertising parties or events online. "When you put out an invitation on social media you have no control over who attends and the behaviour of others, as we have seen in this instance," he said.
"I encourage parents to know where their children are going, especially those underage, validate their claims and help us to reduce the risks to them." Supt Gillard also urged parents to let police know about similar parties in future, so police could mitigate risks to children and the community. "At the end of the day, our aim is to ensure the safety of everyone and that includes partygoers and the local community," he said. Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives were continuing their investigations into the assaults and robberies at the dune party, Supt Gillard said. Investigators received dozens of reports of incidents at the party and Supt Gillard urged any victims or witnesses of similar incidents to contact local police. Highway patrol officers also intercepted a 45-year-old man for drink driving at a breathtesting site nearby at the time of the party. Police would conduct regular patrols around Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff over summer, Supt Gillard said.
Locals urged to take plunge in Queenscliff180 By Mark Heenan Queenscliff180 Family Swim director Liam Petrie-Albutt has encouraged Ocean Grovers and Bellarine locals to take the plunge and participate at this month's event on Sunday 20 January. Last summer's event marked the first inaugural Queenscliff180 Family Swim, which was formerly known as the Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge. He said the emphasis of the 1km Queenscliff180 Family Swim was on families and participation. "It is a family (idea) - all the other swims are quite die-hard swims where it is a big race and who crosses the line first," Petrie-Albutt said. "This swim is definitely about participation and on the day you can see that, we have got a great website with some great visuals of what we had last year." Petrie-Albutt said he was keen to develop a 'Bellarine Swim Series' in future years and work alongside the Ocean Grove SLSC Ocean Open Water Swim Festival, which takes place on Sunday 27 January. He said nearby Bellarine-based ocean summer swims including the Wreck2Reef at Indented Head on 10 February and Point Lonsdale SLSC's Rip View Swim Classic around the New Year period had potential to be part of a Bellarine Swim Series calendar. "Long term, I am really keen to join with the Wreck2Reef, the Ocean Grove Surf (Life Saving) Club and Point Lonsdale (SLSC) and potentially build a Bellarine Swim Series, which would be great," he said. "And that is probably (about) bringing more people to the Bellarine Peninsula and encouraging tourism to the area."
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10 years for Grove DSA It's that time of year again where smiles are well and truly put on dials. Disabled Surfers Association (DSA) provides an inclusive experience for all people with any disability to experience the rush of riding a wave. DSA's Ocean Grove branch has world-class beach facilities that help make the experience as inclusive as possible. It's the Ocean Grove branch's 10th anniversary and again they are looking for volunteers and participants. Facilities for participants include special needs changing/amenities; wheelchair ramp access from the car park all the way to the sand; and specialised beach wheelchairs (to suit adults and children). The specialised beach wheelchairs are available for use along the Bellarine and Surf coast free of charge by the community at any time by arrangement. This enables a person with special needs to experience the beach at any time with family and friends all year round. This year's events are at Ocean Grove main beach on Sunday 3 February and Sunday 3 March. To register as a participant or volunteer, go to disabledsurfers.org/vic/ocean-grovebranch/. Email dsaogsmiles@gmail.com for further event information, register your interest as a volunteer or if you would like to sponsor the branch.
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The gift of giving Puck will be performing at Shakespeare in the Vines at Leura Park Estate.
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Carol Naylor and Connie Biddle were driving forces behind the Ocean Grove Community Food Appeal. 189045 generosity. She said "to fill up my pantry, is to take pressure off my mind...heart felt appreciation."
Another recipient talks about the 'beautiful spirit' of the community. Another said "thank you beautiful people for all the help".
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Bellarine winery, Leura Park Estate is set to be transformed into the magical land of Athens in two nights of mystical enchantment as the renowned Essential Theatre Company presents Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream . A Midsummer Night's Dream is undoubtedly one of Shakespeare's most popular and loved romantic comedies. It is famous throughout time for its romance, magic and mayhem. Director of Leura Park Estate, Lyndsay Sharp said after hosting sold-out Shakespeare in the Vines events since 2011, the winery was delighted to once again welcome the talented Essential Theatre Co over two nights. "This year we will again be staging the performance within the barrel shed and winery enclave which ensures weather protection for patrons whilst featuring a terrific working winery ambience amidst a backdrop of vineyard, barrels, dams and undulating paddocks," Ms Sharp said. The shows are on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 February with gates open at 5pm and show commencing 7pm. Tickets are available only via GPAC and cost $45.
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Generous locals donated more than 700 items of non-perishable food items during December as part of the Ocean Grove Community Food Appeal Christmas Appeal at Coles Ocean Grove. This Christmas appeal was the brainchild of Connie Biddle who works in customer service at Coles Ocean Grove. Connie's initiative provided Ocean Grove residents with an opportunity during the Christmas season to donate to a local charity at this time of year. The overwhelming generosity of the Ocean Grove community ensured that people in need in Ocean Grove received food and other help at Christmas. The Ocean Grove Community Food Appeal is an initiative of the Ocean Grove Uniting Church and the Wave Baptist Church and operates weekly on Fridays between 6pm and 6.45pm at Ocean Grove Uniting Church on the corner of Eggleston Street and The Parade. The way in which the local community supported the appeal was greatly appreciated by those who access the food appeal. One recipient wrote: "Merry Christmas to all you food donors! I thank you with all my heart for the food and, as a consequence, the hope you have provided me. Your generosity has helped me to arise from a dark space. Have a Happy New Year". To meet the extra needs of the Community Food Pantry's work over the Christmas holiday period, this huge community response to the Coles food appeal, was combined with a very generous cash donation from the Dove Opportunity Shop. Again the caring and generosity of the local community was exceptional. Another recipient Jane (not her real name)who struggles with poor health and has recently moved to the area with two young children following a change in life circumstances was overcome by Ocean Grove's
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Grove runner wins Ocean Grove runner Nick Wightman won his second Mountain to Mouth event on Friday 11 January. Wightman stormed home in 24m08s to claim another summer title. "It's a tough race, it was pretty warm in the end," Wightman said. "Obviously the hills are always tough - Sean Guiney and Oscar Robinson didn't make it easy at the start and through the bush but I got away at the end just coming back onto the Great Ocean Road. "This is the second time I've won it. It's always a great race, always good competition, it sees how I'm going with my training with more important races later in the season. I had a fair bit of a challenge up the first few hills and
through the bush - coming out of the bush I got a bit of a lead down with the wind." Nearly 2000 runners made their way through the Lorne hinterland and along the Great Ocean Road before finishing in front of the Lorne SLSC clubhouse, enjoying excellent conditions with a light breeze. Defending champion in the women's event, Ellie Pashley smashed the race record, covering the 8km track in a staggering 26m00s, taking 47 seconds off the previous best time. "This one's pretty special to me this race, I live in Torquay and I work in Lorne at the medical centre here so it's always nice to come and do a local race, I always feel a little bit of pressure because I know I'll get back to work and everyone is going to ask me how I went," she said.
Nick Wightman crosses the line in first place at the Mountain to Mouth.
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Pip Jankowski and daughter Sophia catching the Barwon Coast Beach Bus in Ocean Grove.
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Nick Wightman during the race. (Mark Dadswell)
Passengers waiting for Barwon Coast's Beach Bus can now track the vehicle's progress on the Barwon Coast website. The free bus operates until 28 January and ferries passengers around Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads every hour. Passengers can check on the bus's progress at barwoncoast.com.au/bus where a live map will show the bus as it continues its journey around the two towns. The bus travels from Ocean Grove to Barwon Heads, with scheduled stops all along the way. It runs from 10am to 6pm daily until 28 January. Buses leave on the hour from Ocean Grove Post Office stop. Passengers under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. The entire circuit takes about an hour.
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Club rockets up the Aus course rankings Curlewis Golf Club has rocketed 23 places up a ranking of Australia's public-access courses. The freshly published 2019 Golf Course Guide's annual list of 100 top courses placed Curlewis at 51, up from 74 in 2018. The guide's judges base the rankings on course design, conditions, aesthetics and amenities. Barwon Heads rose one spot to seventh overall and Thirteenth Beach beach course dropped two places to 11th and Thirteenth Beach creek course slipped from 26 to 35. Portarlington rose five places to 73 Curlewis club director David Sharp said the club's rise was "humbling, exciting and gratifying on a number of levels". "It's a demonstration that faith in the course, financial commitment as well as innovation, hard work and dedication by numerous people, including our golf operations manager, Jamie Brigden, and course superintendent Rob Bradley is all worthwhile," Sharp said. "Credit must also go to the ongoing commitment of Curlewis members, including the member advisory liaison committee who continues to advise and contribute to the evolution of their club. We are all working collectively towards ensuring Curlewis is a premiere 18-hole golf course of the region." Brigden said Curlewis had undergone "immense and ongoing improvement" over the past three years under the guidance of renowned course designer Mike Clayton. "To date, more than $2,000,000 has been spent on course and clubhouse improve-
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The 2nd hole at Curlewis. ments. It's fantastic to see the course evolve into offering some of the best fairways and greens in Victoria," Brigden said. "Further course innovations are scheduled for roll out over the next few years." Brigden described the course as "seductive yet deceptively challenging".
"Watered year-round via an onsite water reclamation plant, the lush greens and undulating fairways are known to lull players into a false sense of security yet no one should take Curlewis for granted," he said. "Our par-72, links-style course has gained tremendous respect for taking down even the most seasoned of golfers."
A group of local artists have combined to introduce Art in the Park. The initiative is aimed at conducting art classes outdoors. Founded last year, Art in the Park is a community of artists working side by side in a friendly environment that fosters artistic growth. The artists running the group are experienced and talented and love teaching and mentoring others. "It's an attempt to bring the community together and to inspire artists from beginners to experienced artists who are wishing to refine their technique," Dianna Medaris said. Art in the Park is held at Collendina Recreation Reserve every Tuesday from 10.30am to 1pm, except school holidays. Wheelchair access and facilities are available and coffee and tea is supplied. Go to dmedaris.wixsite.com/artinthepark to find out more.
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"We're especially grateful to our major sponsors Leura Park Estate, Eyehub Optometrists, DJ's Smokehouse Grill and The Bungalow. "We also thank the other 29 businesses for their support, especially the Bendigo Bank, Chris Walsh's Pharmacy, Pier View Lolly Shop, Ronnie'z Cafe & Takeaway, Joshae Hair and Beauty, Miss Lillypilly and Surf Junction." The 2019 Festival of Glass includes a glass art exhibition running now at Drysdale's Cafe Zoo, Venetian and Canadian glass artists blowing and sculpting glass at The Range, Curlewis (16 February); glass art classes; and an Expo at Drysdale's Christian College (17 February), featuring 40 exhibitors, the Glass Art Awards and glass art demonstrations. More information: festivalofglass.net.au or on Facebook.
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As part of the 2019 Festival of Glass, treasure hunters are descending on a record 33 north Bellarine businesses in the fourth annual glass art treasure hunt. Each business is displaying a piece of local glass art; and their pieces are prizes in a draw at the Festival of Glass Expo on Sunday 17 February at Drysdale's Christian College. Each business is also displaying a glass 'tiny treasure' and when a treasure hunter finds it, the business stamps their entry form. Each entry form stamped by 10 businesses can enter the treasure hunt draw. "Everyone wins in our treasure hunt," organiser Diane Schofield said. "Businesses can increase their custom, glass artists can increase their public profile and treasure hunters can win beautiful glass art.
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If those trees could talk If the gumtrees at Woodlands Kinder could talk, they would recount many years of wonderful stories. The kinder has been in operation since 1976. Gumtrees can't talk, so we asked some past students about the kinder. All the past attendees have current children at the kinder, too. Kellie Piec (Geerings) - one past child and one current child I attended Woodlands Kindergarten in 1982 and have always had special memories of my time there. I remember the bag hooks being where the bathroom now is, the back yard including a swing and as a group singing the Grand Old Duke of York on the grassed area. I also remember the horses across the road in the paddock that we would pat and Mitchell's Dairy down the road. My Mum told me that as a parent helper she would cut fruit and collect milk from the dairy for the children. When I met my now husband Wayde 14 years ago I thought it was the first time I had met him, but we discovered that not only did we attend kindergarten together, in both group photographs he had, I was directly behind him. I could not wait for our children to attend Woodlands Kindergarten and to become part of the kindergarten community again. Woodlands Kindergarten has continued to be a wonderful place to attend and make special memories. After 34 years I was also pleased to see that both of our children participated in the annual Easter Bonnet Parade, a Woodlands tradition that we were part of as children. As my second time at Woodlands Kindergarten comes to an end, I am grateful that in the years to come our family can reflect on our special memories at Woodlands and that the four of us will have a special connection to Woodlands Kindergarten.
portant kinder can be and that friends made can last a lifetime. Tim Kiddle - one past child and one current child I attended Woodlands in 1984. My teachers were Ms Uldrikis and Ms Spoors. I have very fond memories of Woodlands. I remember walking through the vacant land (now a childcare centre) across the road every morning and climbing through the wire fence on my way to kinder. I spent a lot of time playing in the sand pit and remember taking charge of the water tap. I also have great memories of bouncing around on the boomeroos. The kinder had a very homely feeling, there were always parents and siblings getting involved with activities as well as all types of pets visiting for show and tell. My mum even bought my new born baby brother in to give him a bath and show him off one day.
Woodlands Kinder has many tales to tell. Anna Metcher (Crapp) - two past children and one current child Woodlands Kindergarten is happily embedded in my childhood memories. I remember going there to drop off my brothers from a very young age and then was lucky enough to attend there myself in 1984 with my twin. We were lucky enough to live at the end of the street so we would walk there as a family. Mum, my five brothers and I would pass the homemade BMX track on Presidents Ave, cross over to Wyatt St to the dairy where we would pick long grass and feed it to the cows. The dairy had big milking sheds and I think I remember horses too...or maybe not it was a
long time ago! Woodlands Kindergarten was such a happy place for me. Full of fun. My parents were heavily involved and committee members. I remember working bees and family outings. The building feels largely unchanged (however improved and updated significantly) and the fun community atmosphere remains unchanged thanks largely to the fantastic teachers. Many of my lifelong friends attended Woodlands Kindergarten with me and many still live in Ocean Grove. Many attended my wedding and have supported me through my life adventures. It just goes to show how im-
Annelie McCall (Blach) - one past child and one current child I went to Woodlands Kindergarten in 1987 and remember walking down Wyatt Street past the dairy and the horse we would sometimes feed in the paddock across the road which is now the day care. I remember having just a small tote type bag, because we didn't take our lunch/snack. Whoever's Mum was on duty would chop up plates of fruit and pour cups of water for all the kids. We had a hook each for our bags with a round picture of an animal. I remember there being no undercover outdoor area and playing with the big wooden building blocks and woodwork with balsa wood. My teacher's name was Fiona. We took real cake on our birthday to share. And our fundraisers and family socialising was a BBQ in the backyard of the Kinder.
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Summer is in full swing Summer is in full swing now, and the Bellarine and surrounds are looking very dry. I helped volunteer on the beach at 16W with the hooded plover chick that fledged around New Year's Day. It was a stressful experience, with the beach being so busy at that time of year. Most beach goers were really respectful of the efforts to increase the numbers of the critically endangered hooded plover. The hooded plover parents and chick flew out of the habitat on 2 January and the parents returned without the chick the next day, which doesn't sound great as usually the families stay together for a while after the chick fledges. Hopefully the chick is spotted again soon. I went to a local farm to do a summer 'Birds on Farms' survey for Birdlife. It was just wonderful to wander around the farm that overlooks Lake Connewarre. I started the survey at 10 am on a hot daywhich was not a great decision. I should have gone earlier or maybe in the cool of the evening, so there were not a lot of birds around. I did see a small flock of striated pardalotes in the yellow gums, and around 15 sharp-tailed sandpipers flew past me when I was looking at the swamp on the farm. I learned that I need to learn more calls of small birds, as there were several birds at the top of the pine trees that I couldn't see but I could hear them and I didn't recognise the call. I've been driving to work via Breamlea, but haven't seen the brolga there for a few weeks.
Hooded plover chick, Ocean Grove
Fledgling brown falcons, Curlewis
Female tufted duck (Denis Sleep)
Striated pardalote, Wallington
I have seen a few lovely white-necked herons and sharp-tailed sandpipers at Breamlea. If I don't drive into Geelong via Breamlea, I take the Curlewis route, where I've seen horsfield bushlarks, Australasian pipits, sebra finches, little eagles, swamp harriers and whistling kites. I spotted two newly fledged brown falcons in a field at Curlewis, and I watched them flying around for ages and it was amazing to see
them dip and soar and change direction and chase each other. This pair of falcons was the second newly fledged brown falcons I've seen in a few weeks. The other pair were at Marcus Hill. Young brown falcons resemble dark adults, but have less obvious barring on the tail, and light yellow colouring on the face, throat and nape of the neck. A very rare bird, a male tufted duck, was
seen at Western Treatment Plant on 3 January. It's so rare in these parts that it was the first time ever that this species had been seen in Australia. The tufted duck breeds throughout temperate and northern Europe and Asia in the northern hemisphere spring and it occasionally can be found as a visitor along both coasts of the USA and Canada in the northern winter. These ducks are migratory in most of their range, and overwinter in Europe, southern Asia and in most of the United Kingdom. The bird at Western Treatment Plant took migration one step further and decided to check out southern Australia. I saw the bird, along with many other bird watchers including Barry and Bernie Lingham on 5 January, but couldn't get close enough to take a decent photo, so I'm using a photo taken by Denis Sleep of a female tufted duck that he saw in the UK a few years ago. Thanks for the use of the photo Denis. Sue, who lives in Old Ocean Grove, emailed me and told me that she had a pair of beautiful tawny frogmouths in her front garden. Of course I had to go around and say hello to them and to Sue of course. It's always a great day when you see a tawny. We've lost many trees along Grubb Rd over the past week, and also we are about to lose two beautiful ponds at the Homestead Residential Aged Care in Wallington, which is so disappointing. I suppose that's progress for you! I received an email from Voice reader, Heidi, expressing disappointment at the filling in of the ponds at the nursing home (they are going to become a car park). I really appreciate Heidi's email and her care for the ducks and cormorants who live in the ponds, but there doesn't seem a lot that can be done since the permits have been issued by COGG. Happy 2019 to all.
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Short-story winners Judges couldn't separate two entries in the first short-story competition organised by local author Alan Cobham. Participants were asked to pen a 250- to 500-word short story about nicknames and the competition drew a good mix of entries. Yvette Denning's story about Top Gun and Shannon Brookes' story about her high school nickname Maggot Head were judged the best of the lot. Both entrants received a $100 cash prize for their efforts. Alan said the quality of entries was high. "The judges couldn't agree so we decided to award two first prizes," he said. "The quality of entries was high. Seven year-old Archie submitted a story and it was of a very high standard given his age. "Due to the response we received, we've decided to keep the competition going." With the success of the first competition, Alan is again putting up $200 for a second turn. The next competition is about school teachers. What's your memory (good, bad or indifferent) about a school teacher past or present? Entries are to be strictly 250 to 500 words and must be submitted to acobham@bigpond. com by Sunday 10 February. Alan Cobham's newly-released book 'What's the Point' is available for purchase for $10 at Bookgrove in Ocean Grove.
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Dune erosion support Thank you for the article 'Sand erosion a local issue' (the Voice, 19 December, 2018). It was most helpful to know something is actually being done at the grass roots. As a resident living at W8 we have, over the years, noticed a huge difference in the erosion of the dunes. We very politely and consistently ask children, dogs and parents to not run amok or slide down the dunes. My hubby and I have been abused many times but will still keep up the insistence. It would be a major help if signs to that effect were erected (those that were there have been destroyed or damaged beyond reading). This new campaign that has been rolled out would be beneficial if it was also be rolled out in the retail section for all our holiday visitors. Or could I even suggest, shock horror, that it be distributed to households? I would be happy to laminate it and stick it up at the entrance to the dunes. Linda Turner, Ocean Grove 12406392-RC50-18
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Local talent set to shine The Little Mermaid is one of Hans Christian Andersen's most well-known stories. But unlike the original story, this one has a happy ending. The Queenscliffe Lighthouse Theatre Group is presenting this wonderful family show this month. After a sell-out season of Peter Pan last year, they have secured the services of Debbie Fraser once again to direct, with a mostly local cast from Queenscliff, Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove. While everyone is familiar with the Disney version of Arial and her friends Flounder and Sebastian the crab, this mermaid is called Nieela, which translates to Sea Princess and her brave companion is Clem the Clam. It all begins on the day the youngest Princess Mermaid is celebrating her 15th birthday and is granted permission, by her father King Neptune, to swim to the surface of the sea. Wearing a beautiful crown fashioned by her grandmother and accompanied by her close friend Clem Clam, she encounters a sailing ship and recognises and falls madly in love with young Prince Frederick. But the evil Sea Witch with her two nasty sidekicks Rip Tide and Zip Tide, interferes and using her magical powers, conjures up a terrible storm. The captain and his crew jump overboard, but young Prince Frederick is thrown from the ship and almost drowns. Nieela swims to his rescue and brings him to shore. Wishing for legs instead of a fish tail, she seeks out the Sea Witch to grant her greatest desire. So once Frederick recovers he unfortunately, spots a young peasant girl Georgina, who is walking along the shoreline and who he believes to be his saviour. The prince promises to marry her, the next day, in honour of saving his life. Meanwhile
Roll up for the Little Mermaid in Queenscliff these holidays. (Dean Bateup) Nieela seeks the assistance of the Sea Witch, to drink of a magic potion so that she can lose her fish tail and stay permanently on the land to pursue the Prince. Nieela is tricked into trading her voice for the potion and now cannot explain to Prince Frederick the truth of the rescue. What will happen to make the prince realise his mistake?
Does the Sea Witch take control of the undersea kingdom? The characters include Nieela and her mermaid sisters, Shelley, Bubbly and Sandy as well King Neptune, the evil Sea Witch and a myriad other under the sea creatures, sailors and many more. Performances are at Queenscliff Uniting
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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.
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Markets and fairs Bellarine Community Farmers' Market Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park. Barwon Heads Community Hall Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.
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classes incorporating · Calisthenics 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 low impact exercise to music for 55 to whatever. All fitness levels and ages. Everyone welcome. Phone Marg on 0407-244 767. Thursday 1pm, Craft Group. Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335. Queenscliff RSL Hall Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335. Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Phone 5251 3393. Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Phone 0435 481 920.
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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. Carpet Bowls Indoor carpet bowls starting 4 February. Meet new friends and play a friendly game of bowls. All ages welcome. Parks Hall, Portarlington. Mondays from 12.30pm to 3pm. Cost $4 includes afternoon tea. Contact Neighbourhood House, 5259 2290, after hours 0431-789 048. Orienteering Walk, jog or run - be as competitive or as casual as you like. See vicorienteering.asn.au/gfolder/parkstreet/ fixtures/saturday/upcoming.html. 19 January St Leonards Lake Reserve, 26 January, Hesse St South, Queenscliff.
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10.30am - Toddlertime. · Wednesdays Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime · Nursery Verses. 10.30am - Preschool Sto· Mondays rytime. Tuesday of month 2.30pm· Third 3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294. 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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CLUBS MEET 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.
rally 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.
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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.
Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of month, 10.15am, to enjoy a free cuppa and a chat. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace, Tuesdays at 1pm. Also Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.
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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.
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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, 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.
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,1.30pm3pm. 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-socialgroup or phone 0411 952 598.
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Huge comp to end season 13th Beach Boardriders celebrated a great end to the first half of the 2018-19 season with a huge weekend of epic surf for the 4D Surfboards sponsored Comp 4. The Saturday saw the Micro and Super Groms take to the water at Grove Main Beach. Although the conditions were slightly onshore, the groms revelled in the near perfect conditions that saw some outstanding performances and loads of fun in and out of the water. It was also great to see the next generation of Colliers and Todds in their first comp, continuing the friendly family rivalry that has existed for many years between their fathers. Isaiah Norling was a standout in the 14 and Under Mixed event taking out the final with a massive heat score of 15.9, second was Teilan Major followed by Lenny Allen and Jet Lamperd. In the Under 12 Boys Joel Bartley surfed consistently in defeating Taiyo McEnroe, Levi Major and Finbar Crapp. Teagan Evans showed great form in the Under 12 Girls just edging out Ruby Edwards and Dahlia Feldman. The Under 10 Boys saw Cove McPhee ripping and taking out the final with Teal Lamperd second, Darcy Cotter, Felix Todd, Kai Pritchett and Jackson Collier filling the minor placings. The Under 10 girls saw great surfing and a very close tussle between Shara-Fay and Alexi Feldman with only 0.2 points separating them as the final hooter sounded. In third place was Lilly Sopovski and fourth Iluka O'Loughlin. Kia Colman ripped in the Under 8 Mixed event scoring 14.5 to defeat Bay Lamperd, Alby Nuzum, Luke Sopovski and Pat Edwards. Ashton Edwards took out the 6 and Under final from Cooper Scott Koa Colman and Lachie Collier. The final event of the day saw all the groms take to the water for the Expression Session. With loads of huge carves and hack, big reo's and floaters there was plenty of spray flying and some inspiring surfing from our next generation of open surfers. Sunday saw near perfect conditions for the Open event. A clean offshore breeze groomed the 3ft to 5ft waves to produce the best conditions the club has seen for a club contest in a long while, with near perfect Beacon barrels and long clean walls. The heats were hotly contested with all surfers keen to stay and surf the best waves in a long while.
Tegan Evans competes in the Under 12 Girls.
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However, a flurry of waves in the last two minutes saw each competitor get onto a set wave and boost their score. Shawn Todd dropped into the wave of the day to score a near perfect 9.5, Danny failed to exit a big left-hand barrel and his back up score of 3.5 wasn't enough to hold out Lachlan Keath who picked up a 7.25 to take out his second win of the season. The
final placings were first Lachlan Keath, Shawn Todd second, Danny Dales-Sutton third and Simon Collier in fourth. The club's next event will be its Australia Day Speciality Event. This will be a family day with loads of activities including a new format Teams Pairs Challenge. - Gary Stephens
Jackson Collier in the Under 10 Boys. Pictures by Gary Stephens The first final saw Zeph Lamperd, fresh from his win in the Aussie Titles Under 16 Pairs, take out the Cadet Division with some very smooth confident surfing. Taking out the minor places were Jasper Blair, Jack Bassett, Jye Bartley, Isaiah Norling and Remy Roberts. The Juniors Final saw last year's winner Kian Major defeat Beau Bartley Harry Dott and Fletcher Callahan. The Masters Final was one of the best in recent history with the 'old boys' going barrel for barrel. In the end it was the young gun of the division, Greg Bassett, taking the prize with a two wave total of 15.8 from Trevor Sopovski, Mark Hutson and Shane Vincent. Michael Crapp displayed a great return to competitive form in the Seniors defeating Shawn Todd, Christian Pritchett, Jeremy Slattery, Tim Edwards and Simon Collier. In the hotly contested Open B Final Justin Lowe just edged out Daniel Ryan to take the win from, Drew Lockwood, Flynn Hyslop, Samual Blackburn and Matt Seehusen. With three minutes to go in the Open A final and no apparent waves on the horizon it looked like Danny Dales-Sutton, with a highest wave score of a 7.0, had the heat sewn up.
Bellarine Volleyball Association’s grand final done and won Bellarine Volleyball Association Incorporated's Division 1 and Division 2 competition came to a close at the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre on Shell Road. The Division 1 grand final saw a rematch from the autumn season final, with reigning premiers Thunderballs looking to defend their title against Raiders. Last season, Thunderballs edged out Raiders in a tight five-set match. Jesse Hogan had a good run of points, taking the score to 4-0. The Raiders continued this advantage throughout the early part of set one. On the back of strong serving by Sid Nair, Thunderballs clawed their way back into the set, being the first to score 10 points. Raiders' Vishal Vijaydev and Thunderballs' Nandu Nair traded blows throughout the set, each making some extremely strong spikes. Set 1 continued point for point until 16-all, when Thunderballs enjoyed a long serving streak, winning the last nine points to take the set 2516. After a change of line-up from Raiders during the set break, set two went point for point for the duration. Tom McKenzie's setting was able to keep the Thunderballs' block guessing, mixing up the attack options from Raiders. During this close stretch, Bianca Marijanovic and Brandon Atkinson were consistent in attack for the Raiders, however strong defence from Thunderballs' Martina Di Venere saw extended rallies and allowed her team to regularly turn defence into attack. At 20-all in the second set, Paul Tixier had a run of four points from the service line, taking the Thunderballs to within one point of a two sets to zero lead, which they quickly achieved. oceangrovevoice.com.au
Division 2 winners Diving Dolphins (back) Mitchell Graham, Nick Vecoli, Lachlan Graham, (front) Miki Cooper, Rochelle Chester, Jess Middleton.
Division 1 winners, Thunderballs: Sid Nair, Paul Tixier, Nandu Nair, Antonio Pezzulo, Martina Di Venere and Emma Jarvis.
Set three began much the same way as the first two, with the early stages going point for point. Bell Law was vital for Raiders in the early stages, keeping team morale up and providing great passing and digging for her team in defence. The set was in the balance at 17-all. All it would take for either team to win the set would be a run of serves, which Thunderballs found through Antonio Pezzulo, serving out the last eight points of the match. Emma Jarvis' attacks were solid in the final stretch, taking many of the points off her spike. In Division 2, it was the Diving Dolphins (who had only lost one game the entire season) versus No Dig'gity (known for the passion
they bring to every game). No Dig'gity's Kellie Bennett put up some beautiful sets for Caitlin Wendt, who sent some sizzling spikes the Dolphins way, often capably received by Jess Middleton. Rochelle Chester for the Dolphins was also setting the ball nicely for Mitchell Graham. There were some solid blocks at the net by No Dig'gity's Drew Atkinson, but the first set went to the Diving Dolphins, 25-23. No Dig'gity was determined to claim the second set, but despite a solid effort by Esther Hibma and some great saves by Owen Portch, the Dolphins slipped away from them again. The scores remained close in the third set.
There were spectacular saves by players on each side of the net - Miki Cooper throwing herself around to keep the ball in play for the Dolphins, ably supported by Lachlan Graham. At the end of a hard-fought set, No Dig'gity snuck away at the right time to win, 25 points to 22. The underdogs had claimed their first set. In the fourth, Nick Vecoli did some fantastic blocking for the Dolphins, bravely meeting the fierce spikes from Drew Atkinson. After a mesmerising fourth set the Diving Dolphins had reached set point. Another intense rally commenced. The ball hit the floor with a thud, and the whistle rang throughout the gym. The referee's arm rose towards the Diving Dolphins' side of the court. They had won the point and the game, three sets to one. Having had a great game at just 13 years old, Owen Portch rightly claimed the umpire's choice MVP honours for the Division 2 final with Sarah Hurst claiming the rising star award for the season. Are you looking for something to do on Friday evenings in January? Why not come and try volleyball from 7.30pm to 9.30pm on 18 January at BASC, Shell Road. All ages and abilities welcome, from complete novices to seasoned players. Training is provided for all levels, as well as fun, social matches. It's $4 per person entry, with spot prizes going off throughout the night, and you will be in with a chance to win an official Mikasa match ball. - by Tom McKenzie and Sarah Hurst Wednesday, 16 January, 2019
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Aussie champ on the move Ocean Grove's Under 18 star Kira Bourke has played her farewell game for Ocean Grove Bowls Club as she and her family make the move to the Gold Coast. In a fitting farewell Kira competed in her final match as a Victorian Under 18 representative in the test series against South Australia which was played locally at City of Geelong Bowls Club. The Victorian side finished with a clean sweep of wins in the boys and girls series to take both series three-nil. Kira finishes her two seasons with Ocean Grove with a remarkable record: back to back Australian under 18 champion, four state titles in the 2018 under 18 State Championships, Ocean Grove club champion, Region Fours
champion and a member of Geelong's champion team that took out the Women's Region Sides Championship last year. Kira played all her pennant games for Ocean Grove in the Premier Division side that competes in the Geelong Ballarat Premier League. Kira's absence from the rink will be felt as Ocean Grove fell from top on the ladder on the weekend. Kira won a gold medal for Victoria at the Under 18 Australian Championships at Taren Point, NSW in 2017. Kira backed it up with a win in the final last October in Brisbane defeating Queensland's Isabella Lawson.
Kira Bourke has played her last game for Ocean Grove. 186097
Tournament success for Grove over the holiday period There was plenty of activity on the greens during the Christmas period. The popular Blue Hills Rise mixed pairs headlined the action with two days of perfect weather greeting the 40 competing teams. High quality, great standard and some high profile players competed over six games of various pairs formats all vying for a share of the $4000 prize pool. The tournament champions, which were decided on the final bowl of game six, were Andrea Tudorovic from Victoria Bowling Club in Ballarat and Brett Mahoney from Deer Park. They returned a card with the only team to register six wins. Ocean Grove's Kira Bourke and Brad Pavey finished runner up. Preceding the Major Mixed Pairs was the Lifestyle Communities Holiday carnival five a side. Twenty teams of five players took part in a mixture of both pairs and triples format which culminated in six games being played. The morning started in warm weather that had the event coordinator concerned, however a cool change soon swept in and the remaining day perfect temperature. One team survived with an unbeaten card which included two one-shot wins and one two-shot win. Ocean Grove's Rick Webb, Jackie Webb, Matt Flapper, Jeff Howarth and Carol Howarth the winners from the Midlands Golf team of Eric Kosloff, June Henry, Rod Lock, Lyn Lock and Paddy Rose who finished with fiveand-a-half wins and runners up. Pennant action returns Pennant competition resumed on the
weekend with round 12 and Ocean Grove's Premier Division side lowered their colours in their away match at Eastern Park. The result has shifted the Grovers from top spot for the first time this season as they look ahead to the next two weeks against top four sides Sebastopol and Queenscliff. Currently in third place, Division 1 found the going tough on their own deck against St Leonards. A late fight back got the margin under 10 shots but the Grovers could not peg the margin back eventually going down by eight. The results did not improve all that much as results started to come in for the remaining divisions. The all-Ocean Grove battle in Division 3 went the way of the fourth side while the Division 7 rink of Keith George, John Aitken, Phil Lock and Robin Brache ensured a win would be registered for the Grovers winning their battle 31-11, which got the side in front on the overall board by three. Trish O' Brien steered her side to an eightshot win which was enough to finish with scores locked at 47 all in Division 11. In a round which only resulted in 10 rink wins from 32 the Saturday pennant teams will need to find their 2019 form January barefoot bowls Barefoot bowls is a terrific opportunity to enjoy a casual game of bowls. Enter your name for the final two nights of barefoot bowls on Wednesday 16 January from 6pm to 8pm and Friday 18 Jan from 6pm to 8pm. Bookings are essential on 5255 1540.
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Graeme McDonald bowls in Division 7. 189161
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Rejuvenated Matt steps up By Mark Heenan The fresh new surrounds at Ocean Grove Cricket Club has reinvigorated the cricketing life of all-rounder Matt Caulfield. Caulfield, 37, a legend with East Belmont Cricket Club in the Geelong Cricket Association, made the switch to the Bellarine competition this season following his move to Ocean Grove. "I was wanting a change more than anything - I was kind of a little bit stale back at East Belmont playing in the lower grades with my old man," Caulfield told the Voice. "I live down here, which is just around the corner (from the club) and it made sense to come down and have a train. "The club is really welcoming and everyone makes an effort to make people feel welcomed - It was good to have that coming into the club. "The facilities (here) are probably the best going around (on the Bellarine)." Caulfield's numbers with bat and ball in A1
Matt Caulfield is enjoying a fine season for the Grubbers after crossing from GCA club East Belmont. (Mark Heenan Media) this season are impressive and a key reason why Ocean Grove sits as outright ladder leader. Prior to the Christmas break, Caulfield scored 215 runs at 43 and chipped with nine wickets at 14.22 after bowling 51 overs in the
first half of season. Caulfield made a classy 95 where he blasted four sixes and shared in a match-winning 150run sixth wicket stand with Grubber captain coach Paul Jubber. He made 36 in the club's Round 2 one-day win against reigning A Grade premier Anglesea and also snared 4/30. "Apparently that is why (Ocean Grove) recruited me for my bowling," laughs Caulfield, who played against Ocean Grove in a BPCA A Grade premiership victory for Newcomb 12 years ago. He followed up with an unbeaten retired innings of 50 in Ocean Grove's two-day victory over Jan Juc on 1 December. Grubber playing assistant coach Anton Scholtz, who fills in as captain coach while Paul Jubber is overseas, confirmed Caulfield had been forced to bat more after its A1 team had suffered top-order collapses. He said it was a luxury to have Caulfield's
talents batting at number 7 or 8 and bowling crucial overs. "It is handy to have the experience with somebody like Caulfield around the group," Scholtz said. "That was the provision of him sort of coming down, he is starting a new business and trying to integrate a bit more into the local community. "Caulfield is luxury to have both with skilsets and the history that he brings and his background and playing pedigree and so forth - his name is well known in GCA cricket and everyone knows what he is capable of." IN other developments, Paul Jubber is expected to resume playing next month and likely to be available for the club's Round 12 two-day clash against Collendina on February 2 after an overseas vacation. MEANWHILE fast bowler Dan Roddis is expected to resume playing this month after an extended layoff following knee surgery.
Finals hopes slipping away By Mark Heenan
Billy Foord Engelsman celebrates a wicket with teammates. (pictures Mark Heenan Media)
Ocean Grove A2 bowler Nick Lewis finished with two wickets in his first match in five seasons.
Grubber Paul O'Donoghue celebrates taking a catch off the bowling of Nick Lewis. 189159
Billy Foord Engelsman took three wickets. 189159
Shock loss for Ocean Grove By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove suffered an agonising one-wicket defeat to Portarlington in their Round 9 A1 Grade clash at Ron Evans Oval on Saturday. Despite the loss, the Grubbers (42 points) maintained top place ahead of Anglesea and Barwon Heads, both on 39 points. Needing five runs off the final over, the Demons achieved victory with three balls to spare to finish at 9/201 from 39.3 overs after Ocean Grove compiled a competitive total of 6/200 from its 40 overs. Ocean Grove got off to an ideal start, winning the toss and batting first with a 93-run opening stand between Huon Bertino (55) and stand-in captain Andre Scholtz (46). "We made 200 which we thought was defendable," Bertino told the Voice. "Credit to Port, they produced a great chase." It was the Grubbers' best start to an innings this season following a series of top-order batting collapses in their previous eight outings. Bertino, who notched up his third half century in 2018/19, scored back-to-back 50s after his 59 against Barrabool on 22 December. Michael Kenneady continued his mid-season purple patch with a fine 30 after he scored centuries in Round 7 and Round 8. Portarlington new-ball bowlers Blake Robbin (1/20), who scored the winning runs with the bat, and star performer Paul McGrath (1/25) bowled economically from their eight overs. oceangrovevoice.com.au
In reply, McGrath (55) registered his third half-century in 2018/19, while Darren Duff scored 50. Lindon Giuffrida was his side's leading wicket-taker with 3/23 from his 6.3 overs. Scholtz (2/46) grabbed the vital wickets of McGrath and Duff. Ocean Grove A1 defeated Barrabool by three wickets on 22 December before the Christmas New year break. The Grubbers now face Barwon Heads in a crucial Battle of the Bridge one-day clash at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval at home this Saturday. OCEAN Grove A2 went down to Little River by 28 runs at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval. Batting first Ocean Grove had the visitors in dire straits at 3/2 before a 78-run seventhwicket partnership from Matthew Richmond (42) and Vikas Dhringra helped rescued the Rebacks. Little River was out for 177 from 38.2 overs. Grubber pair Billy Foord Engelsman (3/30) and Ben Hanson (3/39) each took three wickets, while Nick Lewis (2/41) picked up two scalps in his first game at Ocean Grove in five seasons. In reply Ocean Grove was all out for 149. IN B2, Little River defeated Ocean Grove by four wickets at Little River Reserve. Batting first the Grubbers were dismissed for 107 from 39.5 overs. Little River won with two overs to spare after finishing at 6/108 from 38 overs. Darren Craig made 40 and Josh Kuipers took 2/19.
Collendina fell to its fourth consecutive loss after Barwon Heads won by 37 runs in a low scoring A1 clash at RT Fuller Oval on Saturday. The Cobras have now dipped to seventh spot in the eight-team competition with two wins, five losses and a draw. On Saturday, Collendina put in a gritty performance with the ball on the smaller confines at Barwon Heads and reduced the home side to 8/156 from 40 overs. The Seagulls got off to a flyer after good starts from Lewy Hyland (23) and Sam Schaller (22) before experienced bowler Jye Hearps removed the dangerous pair. Hearps took 2/34 from eight overs, while key bowler Charlie Lamb is absent. Dwaine Lancaster picked up 2/34 from six overs, while Jacob Gasior finished with 1/21 from eight overs and Ben Ricardo bowled six overs and took 1/13. For the Seagulls, Bradley Michell top scored with 25, while Lachlan Campbell contributed 23. Barwon Heads applied the brakes to Collendina's run chase, Cobra vice-captain Ben Ricardo said the slow start did not help their cause. The Cobras all out for 119 from 36 overs. "Yeah was a bit disappointing," said Ricardo, who took two catches. "Think the slow start batting hurt us in the end." Opener Kade Norquay top scored with 55 and notched up his first half-century this season. Seagull bowler Luke Schilling, who has taken 17 wickets at 13.71 in A1 this season, tore through the Cobra bats and finished with 6/38 from eight overs. The home side was well supported by Kane Atkins (1/14), Sam Schaller (1/16) and Joshua High (1/19) who each took a wicket. It does not get any easier for Collendina. It faces Portarlington in a crucial one-day clash at Por-
tarlington this Saturday. COLLENDINA cruised to nine-wicket win over Barwon Heads in their B1 one-day game at Collendina on Saturday. COLLENDINA cruised to nine-wicket win over Barwon Heads in B1 Grade. Opener Chris Thompson guided the home side to victory with an unbeaten 64, while Dean Britt provided good support with 32 not out. The home side finished at 1/126 from 25 overs after Barwon Heads was bowled out for 125 from 32.3 overs. Dave Treharne claimed 4/29 from 6.3 overs, while junior Nicholas Gibbon finished with 3/30 from eight overs. IN C1 Queenscliff defeated Collendina by four wickets in their one-day clash at Queenscliff. Batting first the Cobras made 5/135 from its 40 overs, in reply the Coutas won with seven overs to spare to finish at 6/137. Chris Pitfield (41), Julian Wilson (36 not out) and Harrison O'Neill (3/25) the standout players.
Nathan Walter shows the strain of missing a difficult run out opportunity. 189160
Jye Hearps had to battle into the wind and did well, taking 2 for 34 off eight overs. 189160
Jacob Gasiortook 1 for 21 from eight overs.
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Cobra opener Kade Norquay played a sweep shot on his way to 55. 189160 Pictures by Mark Heenan Media
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Surf’s up for Lily It was all action at 13th Beach Boardriders 4D Surfboards sponsored Comp 4. Lily Sopovoski is pictured riding a wave in the Under 10 Girls comp with dad Trevor watching on. For the full report and more Gary Stephens pictures, see page 21.
Night game to start off By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove will kick off its 2019 Bellarine Football League season opener under lights at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval at Shell Road against Newcomb. The club's only home night game takes place in Round 1 on 6 April. The Grubbers play Newcomb twice in the first nine rounds with its corresponding away fixture in Round 9 - a Sunday game on 9 June. Ocean Grove has to wait until Round 10 to face off against neighbours Barwon Heads in the first of two blockbuster Battle of the Bridge clashes.
Barwon Heads, the 2018 BFL runners-up, has won its last nine matches over Ocean Grove. Ocean Grove retains its Easter weekend home game in Round 3 against Queenscliff on April 20. The club's Easter home game at Shell Road is considered its biggest attended home fixtures for the season. The Grubbers face a challenging run home with away games in Round 17 and Round 18 against 2018 finalists Barwon Heads and Queenscliff. IN other developments, former Grubber
playing assistant coach David King returns to Ocean Grove for the 2019 season in a nonplaying role. King will be an assistant midfield coach alongside fellow assistant coach Stuart Jones, while Jordan Jones takes the reins as Grubber playing coach. An Ocean Grove local, King said it was an easy decision to get back involved at the Grubbers. "It was because of family and friends and what not, we have become friends with a lot of people around the area and around the community and they all involved in Ocean Grove,"
King told the Voice. King who last played for Ocean Grove in 2016, had a decorated playing career at St Joseph's in the Geelong Football League after playing more than 200 GFL games. King played 17 senior games for Ocean Grove in 2016 and booted 16 goals. He was an assistant coach at St Joseph's in 2017 and 2018 where Joeys won back-to-back senior GFL premierships under senior coach Heath Jamieson. King's sister Jackie Montgomery was the captain of the inaugural Ocean Grove women's senior footy team in 2018.
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