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Heads triathlon attracts hundreds More than 700 competitors took part in the fourth Barwon Heads Triathlon on Sunday 3 March. A runner up at the Barwon Heads Triathlon last year Kirby Bourke won the 2019 event in a time of 42 minutes and 30 seconds in warm conditions. The triathlon included a 400 metre swim leg, a 14km bike leg and a 4.4km run leg. Ocean Grove local Seb Asher came second in the 15-19 male age group with a time of 51:49.
Triathlon competitors commence the opening swim leg in the Barwon Heads Triathlon. 191132 Picture by: Mark Heenan Media
Headspace boost A federal Labor government will create a new headspace centre in Ocean Grove if successful at the next election. Federal candidate for Corangamite Libby Coker announced the pledge at Bellarine Community Health in Ocean Grove. The announcement came after federal member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson announced Liberal's pledge for a headspace centre in the town in January. "I have heard from parents, young people and mental health professionals across the Bellarine who have expressed the urgent need for further investment in youth mental health services," Ms Coker said.
"By establishing a headspace centre in Ocean Grove, Labor will help ensure that when young people say they need help, services are available and accessible." The headspace centre would deliver early intervention mental health services for those aged 12 to 25 years. Headspace Ocean Grove would also promote young peoples' wellbeing across mental health, physical health, work and study support, and alcohol and other drug services. "We have, on behalf of the Bellarine communities, been actively seeking funding for some time to respond to the increasing demand for integrated community-based primary health care
and wellbeing. These services will be integral in supporting health outcomes for residents on the Bellarine," said BCH CEO Shane Dawson. "Ocean Grove is a growth corridor on the Bellarine. "We are currently operating from limited service delivery space. The new facility will enable us to meet the future health needs and expectations of the community." In a statement, Labor said young people who attempt to seek help may need to travel around one hour on public transport to access their nearest headspace centre in Geelong. "Labor acknowledges, values and respects the amazing and tireless work undertaken by
youth mental health professionals. However, we know that more early intervention services are needed," the statement said. "When a young person is struggling with their mental health and they are attempting to seek help, there is a small window to intervene and help them and their loved ones. "At the moment, existing services are struggling to cope with demand. For many young people, these services are not easily accessible. "By creating a dedicated headspace centre in Ocean Grove, Labor will help ensure that when young people put their hand up, say they are not well and they need help, services are available and accessible."
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New Cat is king of the local Cobras New Geelong AFL recruit Gary Rohan was king of the kids at the Ocean Grove Cobras Junior Football Club annual Gala Day season launch this month. Rohan, 27, who joined the Geelong Cats in the off-season after 106 AFL games with the Sydney Swans recently relocated to the Ocean Grove region. Rohan said it was nice to pass on some tips to enthusiastic Cobra youngsters, learn about the town's growing junior football club base and experience Ocean Grove's relaxed coastal lifestyle. "It is my first Cobras experience," Rohan told the Voice. "My wife and her family always come down and did holidays here, when I was deciding to come back me and the wife decided to come live out here - nice and relaxed town. "I go into Geelong and do what I need to do there and train and then come out here and switch off ... so that is why we come back to Ocean Grove." Rohan was joined by fellow local and Carlton AFL youngster Sam Walsh, who attended the season launch on 3 March. The ex-Swans AFL utility said it was fantastic Walsh had a promising off-season start at Carlton after his selection at number 1 in last year's national AFL draft. Rohan has known Walsh since he was a young child with the pair growing up in Cobden, in Victoria's south west. Rohan was coached by Sam's father Wayne Walsh, a former Ocean Grove senior coach, at Cobden.
Gary Rohan was joined by Ocean Grove Cobras junior footballers at the club's Gala Day season launch. 191238 (Story and pictures Mark Heenan Media) Walsh collected 28 disposals in a dazzling performance in the opening game of the JLT Community Series against Essendon on 28 February. "I have known Sammy since he was a little tacker wearing Simon Black's number in the Brisbane Lions jumper - Wayne was my senior coach at Cobden," Rohan said. "I have known the family very well and he has started well Sam - I can guarantee he is going to have a great career." Hundreds turned out for the popular ' season opener at Minerva Close at Collendina Recreation Reserve put on by volunteers of the Ocean Grove Cobras Junior Football Club. Ocean Grove Football Netball Club person-
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nel attended including new senior playing coach Jordan Jones. Senior Grubber players helped shaped the future Ocean Grove Cobras football youth and were on hand to assist with handball drills and kicking competitions. Other activities included skills and fitness sessions, jumping castles and team games. OGCJFC president Shaun Stow said the Cobras will field 16 teams in 2019 and welcome over 200 Auskickers. "It is safe to say that junior football is absolutely booming in this town," Stow said. The OGCJFC season commences on 26 April.
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Saint Ignatius College students Isabella Harry, Isabel Kincaid, Elyssa Winter, Madeleine Crothers, Samuel Salisbury, Heidi Bakker, William Palmer and Milly Stannard were recently involved in the Caritas Just Leadership Day. Students from the four Geelong Catholic secondary schools and Trinity College Colac participated in the day run by Caritas that explored social justice issues, in particular inequality and inequity, that Caritas and other Catholic organisations are addressing through their projects. One highlight of the day was playing 'Unfair Monopoly' where the students were given a profile according to the world's population if the world were 10 people. Each profile impacted their ability to access to money and purchase properties simulating the reality of the unequal distribution of wealth in our world today. With an overarching theme of leadership through service, the day facilitated the development of leadership skills and skills required to organise fundraising campaigns in a school environment.
Duck race gone The famous duck race at Barwon Heads Festival of the Sea is no more. Organisers said the high amount of volunteer effort and logistical issues involved were the reason. More emphasis will be put on activities during the week and on the Saturday.
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Cade’s Aussie dream a goer By Justin Flynn
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13th Beach heroes to the rescue in rip By Justin Flynn A young Corio woman hopes that she can personally thank two men who saved her from drowning at 13th Beach on Sunday March 3. Rebecca Graham, 23, was swimming near Barwon Heads 13th Beach Life saving Club with her partner Cam Smith when they became caught in a rip. While Cam was composed, Rebecca started to panic and was rapidly losing strength until two anonymous men swam to her rescue. "Cam was trying to hold me afloat and I had swallowed a lot of water so I struggled and panicked a lot," Rebecca said. "There was a big family there and two guys came out to us. We were out there for half an hour. None of us could touch the bottom and
they just stayed with me until a board arrived." Rebecca recalled one of her rescuers' names was Cyril and wants to thank them personally. "I remember saying 'thank you' so many times, but I don't want them to think I'm not grateful," she said. "I honestly thought I was going to die. "I felt guilty bringing the other people into it because they didn't know me, they didn't know Cam and they risked their lives to help me. "Without them and without Cam at the start I wouldn't have made it. I want to thank them in my way." Rebecca said the family continued to help after she was finally ashore. "When I was ashore they were still checking
up on me and I remember they were trying to get me to control my breathing," she said. "It wasn't like 'well you're out of the water now, see you later'. They genuinely cared. "One of the guys' partners even carried me out of the water." The experience has put Rebecca off going back into the water any time soon and had nightmares about the experience. "I remember trying to go to sleep that night and I felt like a bit of a ghost - I was in shock still," she said. Rebecca believes that the family might have been locals or had just moved to the area. Anyone with information can contact the Voice at newsdesk@voicegroup.com.au and we will be in contact with Rebecca.
Cade White has been overseas before, but he is about to embark on a journey to Japan to follow his dream. The 11-year-old Ocean Grover has been chosen to represent Australia in a 16-boy squad to play in the 37th U12s IBA Baseball World Championships in Tokyo. It's a daunting prospect for Year 6 student to travel overseas for the first time, but to do it on his own is something else. "I was over the moon when I found out," Cade told the Voice. Cade's father David will travel with him, but will only get to see him during games. Parents are not allowed to be with the squad all the time. Cade got into baseball courtesy of his dad, who was a very good first baseman back in the day. The avid New York Mets fan hopes to one day play in the USA. "I'd love to get to college baseball in America and study sports psychology," Cade said. Cade started baseball as a catcher, but soon realised he was destined to be a pitcher. "When I first started two years ago I wanted to be a catcher, but squatting down all the time, I soon got a bit sick of that," he said. "I learned a curveball on You Tube and it went from there. "Baseball is great because you get to do lots of things. In cricket you have to stay out on the field for ages, but in baseball, it's three outs and you have a rest for a while until the next inning." Cade's trip to Tokyo is partially funded, but he still needs a bit of help to get there. He has organised a lollipop drive at his school, Point Lonsdale Primary, and has started a Go Fund Me page (search for 'Cade to represent Australia').
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Mermaids in black Point Lonsdale's Mermaids (pictured) swimming group consists of women aged 40 to 84 and no matter the weather, they meet at 7.30am daily for a swim. The Mermaids have been meeting for nearly 25 years. Recently the Mermaids all dressed in black for their morning paddle.
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Club awarded $150k Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club has received nearly $150,000 from the federal government to install a kitchen and bar equipment. The new state of the art club's hospitality venue will be fitted out with a kitchen and bar equipment with associated fixed shelving and joinery.
The federal government has invested $1 million to rebuild the club house, which is currently under construction and close to completion. Ocean Grove also received a $10,000 Stronger communities program grant. Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson announced the grant on Sunday 3 March.
Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club has also received $650,000 to rebuild its clubhouse. The facility will support ongoing training and development and community activities. Point Lonsdale will also receive $10,000 under the Stronger Communities Program.
Constable injured at Ocean Grove station A police officer in Ocean Grove was taken to hospital after an accident with a firearm last Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred at Bellarine Police Station in Ocean Grove and Victoria Police said the Constable suffered hand injuries after a firearm was unintentionally discharged
at the station around 4pm. There were no other injuries and the cause of the unintentional discharge was yet to be determined. The matter has been referred to Victoria Police's operational safety committee, and will be investigated.
Seachange Quilters will again be holding its annual Quilt Show in conjunction with the Festival of Sea. The show will have an amazing display of quilts. There will be a raffle quilt, guessing competitions and quality handmade goods for sale. Refreshments will be available Saturday and Sunday. The Quilt Show is on Friday 15 March from 4pm to 7pm and Saturday 16 March 10am4pm and Sunday 17 March from 10am to 4pm at Barwon Heads Community Hall. Entry is $2 and children under the age of 15 are free.
Walk for Johno Walk for Johno will be held on Saturday 16 March along the picturesque Bellarine Railway Trail from Queenscliff to Eastern Hub Geelong. The walk has four different options from 35km through to 3km and concludes with a barbecue celebration at Eastern Hub with presentations, a giant raffle and kids' activities. Walk for Johno started in memory of John 'Johno' Spencer who died suddenly from a heart attack in 2015. More than 500 people have done the walk since its inception with more than $73,000 being raised for the Heart Foundation. Go to walkforjohno.org for more information, how to register or how to donate to the cause.
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113m straight down By Justin Flynn Two local SES volunteers will abseil down a 27-floor Melbourne CBD building all in the name of charity. Ocean Grover Jade Hisco and Nathan Street from Armstrong Creek are getting involved in Anglicare's Altitude Shift to help raise money for foster children. It's Nathan's sixth Altitude Shift and while Jade has abseiled before, the trek down the St James building will be his first. The event has been running for six years and Nathan is the only person in the state to have participated every time. "The reason I got involved is that I love abseiling and it aligns with the values of the SES in that we help people when they need help so this is an extension of that," Nathan said. "Foster kids should just concentrate on being kids. Jade and I have been mates for a very long time and we decided to get involved." The Altitude Shift is a daunting 113-metre abseil in the heart of the CBD. "You can see everything up there," Nathan said. "It's one of the best views of Melbourne you'll ever get. You get to see the tops of all these buildings that you normally wouldn't get to see. You get up there and the adrenaline is pumping." The aim of Altitude Shift is to get people to face their fears because foster children face fear every day. "It's for a good cause with the added bonus of being able to jump off a building that you normally wouldn't be allowed to," Jade said. Nathan has been an SES volunteer for 15 years and Jade for six. The good mates were both from Werribee, but in a strange twist of fate, moved to the area separately at around the same time.
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Local SES volunteers Nate Street and Jade Hisco will abseil down 113 metres in Melbourne for Picture by: Justin Flynn charity. 191255 "I joined because it was a good way to meet people and help people at the same time," Jade said. Altitude Shift is limited to 200 participants
and each person needs to raise a minimum of $850. To help the lads on their quest, go to altitudeshift.org.au and search for their names.
Early in 2019, Sea Views Manor scored an amazing trifecta - and not the usual trifecta we all often imagine or wish we could achieve. Three of the current residents turned 100, the latest being Rab Cole, pictured in the centre of this photograph. She is seated in between, Ron Cutts and Flo Stratford who have offered her their tips now as they all enter their next centuries together. Ron Cutts is a WWII RAAF veteran who recited the Ode of Remembrance at the 2018 November commemoration while Flo is an avid resident card player who enjoys daily exercises in addition to all other regular and special activities. Rab enjoyed her 100th celebration starting with her chosen cooked breakfast to kick off the day before visiting Sea View salon to bring out her all natural beauty. Once suitably coiffed, she enjoyed the special facility community morning tea followed by lunch out on the town with her family including her grandchildren.
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Unique plan for hoodies Hooded plover Supporting BirdLife Australia staff and volunteers and; Managing threats to hooded plover breeding efforts.
A draft of the plan was released for community consultation during August and November 2018. This resulted in 13 submissions and three minor changes relating to protection zones in coastal areas and signage installation and maintenance. Although this formal plan is the first of its kind, the City's efforts to protect the hooded plover under the guidance of BirdLife Australia date back to 2006. "The hooded plover is highly threatened and unfortunately, the increasing popularity of our coastal areas is not helping their chances of survival," mayor Bruce Harwood said. "There are a number of local groups and or-
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ganisations doing great work to protect these birds, and this plan brings them all together with a clear set of goals and actions. "With the community's help, this plan will see the City and its partners achieve some positive outcomes for the survival of the hooded plover long term." The City of Greater Geelong supports 6.7 per cent of the Victorian population of hooded plovers, or around 570 birds. They can be found on beaches between Point Lonsdale and Breamlea. The main threats to the birds' survival include humans, dogs, predators such as foxes and native birds, coastal population growth and loss of habitat.
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GRAND OPENING: BCH Deputy Chair Fay Agterhuis, Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt, Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson, Executive Director BCH & Child, Youth & Families Liz Womersley and BCH CEO Shane Dawson.
Hundreds turned out for the Disabled Surfers Association Ocean Grove branch event on Sunday 3 March at Ocean Grove Main Beach. It was the second DSA event held at Ocean Grove Main Beach in 2019 after the success of its 3 February event last month. This month's DSA Ocean Grove event was one of the biggest yet with more than 150 participants and around 250 volunteers who were greeted with warm conditions and a low tide. DSA Ocean Grove began in 2008 with its first event in 2009 - 10 years ago. DSA Ocean Grove has taken hundreds of surfers of all abilities for an amazing surfing experience, which is about putting smiles on the dials of participants.
BCH centre open Bellarine Community Health's redeveloped Community Health Centre at Point Lonsdale was officially opened last week by Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt. Residents, community leaders and political representatives joined the BCH Board, Community Advisory Group, local residents and staff to mark the official opening. Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt, along with the Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson were given a tour of the new buildings. Mr Hunt said Bellarine Community Health was on the right track in evolving the primary health care model.
He congratulated Bellarine Community Health on bringing the new facilities to the communities on the Bellarine and providing a one-stop-shop health care facility. The redevelopment was jointly funded in conjunction with a Commonwealth grant and financial contributions from Bellarine Community Health. BCH CEO Shane Dawson told guests the official opening of the redevelopment was just the beginning for the Point Lonsdale/Queenscliff site. "Our vision is to create a community health hub that will benefit all communities on the Bellarine," he said.
"This redevelopment has allowed us to enhance our allied health services, created more clinical spaces, expand our dental facilities including an additional dental chair and given us a wonderful large gymnasium which will be available for public use." Bellarine Community Health is seeking funding assistance to undertake the next phase in its community health hub vision. Plans include refurbishing the Coorabin Building as a sub acute care/step down and visiting specialist facility, providing comprehensive health care to the community on the Bellarine.
Participants and volunteers got into the spirit of the Disabled Surfers Association Ocean Grove branch event. (Mark Heenan Media)
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Big rain dance required It's been such a long, dry spell, and the Bellarine is looking terribly dry, and even Begola Wetlands has been reduced to a trickle. My rain dance routine has expanded to include a somersault followed by a double pike and a twist, all to no avail. It's been a disastrous summer in many ways with the huge fire in the Bunyip State Forest where there are many species of owls and other beautiful creatures. Also the duck shooting season is only a few weeks away. I will get too despondent again if I think too much about it. I had some time off work due to an eye injury, and when I was feeling better I took myself for a drive to Bannockburn to see if the owlet nightjar was in the hollow and it wasn't. So I sat around the little dam (which quite amazingly had a little bit of water in it), and waited for some birds to have a drink or a splash. I sat on my picnic rug for a good hour in the 35 degree heat, but didn't see very much action. There were a few yellow-faced honeyeaters, eastern yellow robins, spotted pardalotes and superb fairy-wrens, which were all very lovely. I then made my way to Anakie Gorge and I knew I wouldn't see much there due to the lack of water around the picnic area, but I did spot a few crimson rosellas, eastern yellow robins, superb fairy wrens, and a flock of 15 whitewinged choughs. White-winged choughs are found in forests and woodlands around eastern and south-
White-winged chough at Anakie.
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Eastern-yellow robin at Bannockburn.
eastern areas of Australia (but are not found in northern Queensland). The white-winged chough is a large, almost completely black bird that has a curved beak,
a red eye and a large white wing patch, which can only be seen when the bird is flying. The curved bill and legs are black. White-winged choughs may be easily con-
fused with ravens, however unlike the raven, the chough has a distinctive curved bill and red eye, and ravens also lack the white wing patch. I tried (and failed) to take a photo of a chough in flight to capture the white wing patches. After Anakie Gorge I drove to Lara to see if I could spot a few rainbow bee-eaters that Tom Fletcher had seen the week before. I didn't see the bee-eaters, but did happily observe two wedge-tailed eagles, which was great. On the way to work one day I checked out the darters and cormorants nesting on the Barwon River in Geelong. There were a few darters still sitting on nests, and there looked to be around 10 young little black cormorants, and I also spotted a pair of tawny frogmouths in the trees by the bank of the river. It's always a great day when you spot a new pair of tawnies. I've noticed on the Geelong Field Naturalist website that there have been many fork-tailed swift sightings over the past week. I haven't seen any myself, but they have been seen in Ocean Grove, so I'll have to keep my eyes peeled. I received an email from Sharon of Barwon Heads who took a photo of a raptor that landed on her deck last week. The raptor (which looked like a young brown goshawk) had an injured foot, and Sharon thinks that it was hoping for any easy meal of her pet budgie that was in its cage on the deck at the time. This bird's foot looked quite damaged, and it will have to be very adept at hunting with one functioning limb. Kevin sent me a lovely image of a common greenshank in the estuary near the Ocean Grove Golf Club. The greenshank will be feeding and fattening up in preparation for the incredible flight to the Northern Hemisphere in the next month or so. Kevin also spotted a flock of greenshanks in Swan Bay.
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Barwon Heads Structure Plan approved It was great to see a healthy crowd of locals come to our council meeting on 26 February, where we finalised the Barwon Heads Structure Plan. This had been a long and detailed process with a lot of community consultation, and I believe in the end we reached the optimum position. The key feature of the updated plan is that it leaves the township's boundary in its current position, preventing development to the west. This had been a passionate issue for the community, with a huge 928 of 942 public submissions supportive of this aspect of the plan. Overall, the structure plan balances the pressures of population growth in our region with the strong desire to protect the unique coastal village character of the town. It sends a strong message that the environment is a key consideration for this council, and that we're serious about achieving our goal of sustainable long-term development.
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other a collection by Bauhaus protege Ludwig Hirschfeld Mack. It's not widely known that Sidney Nolan spent a short period living and painting in Ocean Grove (these paintings are part of the display), and that Ludwig Hirschfeld Mack taught art at Geelong Grammar for many years. Both exhibitions are open until 26 May.
Bellarine shared pathways One of the projects funded in this year's council budget is a masterplan for on- and off-road shared pathways on the Bellarine and across the region. We think there's a huge opportunity to improve connections for local bike riders and generate cycle tourism. The first stage of the process is to assess the condition of all existing shared pathways, and then identify where there are missing connections. Once this is done, we'll be able to prioritise gaps within the network and plan where we'll carry out works. We'll be engaging with the community very soon - keep an eye out for the dates. - Cr Jim Mason, Bellarine Ward
Name: Bruce Honey How many years have you been on a volunteer surf patrol lifesaver for? I have been doing two or three years on patrol, I have also done five or six years of water safety at carnivals. What do you enjoy most about about being on volunteer surf patrol at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club? The people. It is a great mix of people, and they are all entertaining - so it is also good fun to be down here whether it is Nippers training or senior training. The people are really good. Do have any superstitions before you complete a shift as surf patrol lifesaver? Just making sure I have all the whole gear before I come down and obviously the old sunscreen and water because it gets real hot and standing on the beach for eight hours or so - you can get very sunburned. Jacket, jumpers, all the wetsuits on the colder days, throw the gear on all over the wetsuits and stay warm. What do you enjoy most about patrolling at Ocean Grove main beach? You get to interact with lots of people and the beach is fairly safe. What is your favourite beach? Probably Ocean Grove because it is close and easy to get to. Favourite holiday destination? Walkerville, Wilsons Promontory.
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Juniors congratulated Women In Local Democracy (WILD) congratulates the 12 City of Greater Geelong junior councillors and Josephine Horne on her election as Geelong's first junior mayor. We applaud their civic interest, participation and leadership in helping to strengthen local democracy. WILD notes their wide range of interests,including the environment, safety, homelessness, and public transport, and we look forward to their policy, program and funding recommendations on these important matters to improve community well being for all young people in our city. Gender equality is an essential element of that well being and WILD hopes that the example of the junior council will play a key role
in encouraging civic minded citizens - women and men - to stand at the 2020 local government elections and end the gender gap on Geelong Council. Jenny Wills, convenor Geelong Women In Local Democracy
Where are those Ls? I would like for parents taking their kids out for a drive make sure that the Learner Plates are visible. On Sunday while driving back to Ocean Grove along the Bellarine Highway we had a car in front of us that had just turned into the road. They then slowed up and were doing 20km/h on a 60km/h road, they were swerving over the lines to the other side, going faster, then slow, over the line again and holding up the traffic.
I was concerned that they were drunk or on their phone, as were the passengers in the car with me. I tooted the horn to make them concentrate or pull over. They were seeming to be a danger to others. We came to the roundabout at The Point where it goes to two lanes and as I passed the car I realised it was a learner driver. If there had been a visible L plate I would have known what was going on and stayed well back to allow the poor girl some room and respect. Parents and learners need to make sure they are visible on the road, a lot of cars have the plate on the tinted part of the window where you can't see it but in this case there was no sign of an 'L' anywhere. Just a thought to get the message out there. Michelle Smith
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We've only just begun By Justin Flynn Angela Lumicisi was out shopping in Target one day when a song came on the PA system. The then 14-year-old rushed to the counter to enquire who was singing. "It's 'The Best of the Carpenters'," she was told. "I immediately bought the cassette and went home and listened to it a million times," Angela says. It began a love affair with Karen Carpenter's life and music that Angela now puts into a 19song one-woman show. Angela doesn't try to be Karen Carpenter on stage. Instead she tells a story of a young woman who travels through early adulthood with Carpenter's music. "You see this girl in the 1970s from 16 years of age to 28 years of age," Angela says. "She grows up in East Brunswick with very restrictive Italian parents and she writes diary entries to Karen Carpenter telling her what's happening in her life and how much she admires what she's doing and that parallels between the two characters throughout the show. "The music moves that storyline along and you see this character grow up before your eyes and how much Karen pretty much saves her." Karen Carpenter died at 32 from complications of anorexia nervosa. Angela relates to many aspects of Carpenter's life. "She was one of the first celebrities that brought it (anorexia) into the forefront even though she denied it many, many times," she says.
"I had weight issues long before I knew Karen had weight issues and mine was the opposite - I over ate as opposed to under eating. "The controlling parents situation - I grew up in a very strict Italian family. Karen felt she could never really break out and be who she truly was. The persona that you see is this beautiful, sultry voice but she was a cook, a nut - she was obsessed with Disney, she was so funny but people don't really don't know about that because she never felt she could be who she was. "The storyline follows my family story so it's very personal and very special at the same time. "Growing up I never felt 100% that I could be who I was because of what I thought I needed to be." The show is Angela's first of the year. "Even though I cry three times in the show, people ask me where I'm happiest and it's on stage whether I'm feeling the most sad or on top of the world," she says. Punters can expect to be uplifted, although Angela doesn't give too much of the plot away. "They can expect to go on a journey that they probably didn't realise they were going to go on and they are going to leave the show feeling really happy and that's important to me," she says. "You definitely go along on a journey with this character." 'We've Only Just Begun' is on Saturday 23 March at the Potato Shed in Drysdale. Tickets on sale now at the Potato Shed, or by calling 5251 1998, or at any City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centre.
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WHAT’S ON 10am to 2pm at Senior Citizens clubrooms, 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.
Music/live events Barwon Heads Hotel
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Piping Hot Chicken Shop Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.
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Get active Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall
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- Making waves music/poetry afternoon every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm-5.30pm.
Ocean Grove Hotel
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Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove
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Markets and fairs Bellarine Community Farmers' Market
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Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.
Barwon Heads Community Hall Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.
Stamp and Coin Fair Ocean Grove Stamp Club, Saturday March 23,
Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail. com
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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
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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.
Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove
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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 0411-534 899.
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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.
Reading and writing Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents
Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.
Health and wellbeing Ocean Grove Hotel
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Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime. Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses. Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime. Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic. gov.au
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
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Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am. History
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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.
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.
Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.
Last Tuesday of every month.
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.
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 Gary 0408-812 438.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
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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.
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THE LOCAL GUIDE FOR DINING ON THE BELLARINE
The Clapton Chronicles are coming to Curlewis Golf Club later this month.
Soiree series kicking off The quarterly Curlewis Clubhouse Soiree series is kicking off 2019 with a bang with the staging of The Clapton Chronicles on Saturday 23 March. Clubhouse Soirees have become a quarterly institution at Curlewis Golf Club for members and non-members alike. Patrons get to enjoy a three course dinner prepared by Head Chef, Tara Thyer and her culinary team while kicking back to a night
of great entertainment. Now in its 12th year of performing around Australia, the dynamic two-hour Clapton's Chronicles show presents five decades of rock history in a thoroughly entertaining, engaging and powerful night of classic rock. Be immersed in heritage listed solid-gold hits of the world's most recognised and awarded guitarist, Eric Clapton alongside the songs and sessions of 60s rock guitar legends Cream, George
Harrison, The Beatles, John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers, Steve Winwood, Blind Faith, Derek and The Dominos, The Yardbirds and JJ Cale. Eric Clapton is the only musician to have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame three times and is the only guitarist to have recorded with The Beatles, each of The Beatles members separately plus a countless list of the world's most influential musicians. Clapton fans will revel in the musical line
up which includes such classics as Layla, Tears In Heaven, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Crossroads, Sunshine Of Your Love, Cocaine, Wonderful Tonight, I Shot The Sheriff, After Midnight and many more. Tickets including a three-course dinner are $80 for Members and $85 for non-members. Drinks at bar prices. 6.30pm for 7pm dining. Bookings via www.curlewisgolf.com.au or by phone 5251 1111 (Option 3).
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Few things are as iconic about Ocean Grove as Driftwood Cafe. The popular Terrace eatery is busy all year round, but really comes into its own during autumn. Clear days with little wind is what greets the Bellarine during autumn and Driftwood Cafe is the place to go to enjoy that last little bit of warmth before winter hits. When you pay the Driftwood a visit, your taste buds will thank you. Cooking is their passion. Driftwood uses only the finest and freshest ingredients to create dishes that will fill your belly and warm your heart. The Driftwood also has a strong commitment to using organic, local, free range, seasonal and fresh produce, where possible, to ensure that the food is of the highest quality. Eco-friendly paint on the walls, the repurposed timber tables (made from old pallets), low energy LED lighting throughout and environmentally responsible chemicals are just a few carefully considered environmental 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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It will be an exciting year in 2020 for Geelong College with its new junior school, incorporating Early Learning and Prep to Year 3, opening its doors in Term two, as well as an expanded Early Learning program. "The state-of-the-art Junior School designed by Old Collegian and master architect John Wardle will be such an amazing place to learn," said Head of Junior School Sondra Wood. "In keeping with the Reggio Emilia principles, the environment will become a very real part of the learning process." The classrooms are designed to cater for core subjects as well as spaces for art and music within the year level precincts, giving the children a place to belong each year.
"People always comment on the lovely sense of community at the Junior School and we are confident that even though the buildings will be new and much larger, this cosy, welcoming feel, that is integral to who we are, will continue and develop," Sondra said. "Increasing demand has led us to open up our outstanding Early Learning 3 program across five days for children who turn three after the school year has started. "This will provide flexibility for families to have their child attend five days or top up their existing care arrangements at a similar cost." Families are encouraged to visit the centre on an open day or phone 5226 3156 to arrange a tour.
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The latest Saint Ignatius College building project is well advanced with current construction on vacant land in the south-east corner of the property. The school looks forward with great anticipation to accessing the completed Year 9 and Multi-Purpose Centres mid-year. This extensive building project will provide students with quality facilities that will significantly enhance their learning environment. It will also represent a strong visual state-
ment about the College's presence as an outstanding faith and academic community. The College has been onsite at Peninsula Drive for 21 years, the last 11 as Saint Ignatius College Geelong. These new facilities mark an important step in the continuing development of the College. The new Multipurpose Centre will enable students and staff to meet together again as a community under the one roof. After many years of classes in relocatable rooms, future Year 9 students can look forward to learning in
state-of-the- art, purpose-designed learning spaces comparable to all other student centres of the College. The Victorian State Government has generously provided $2 million for the Multi-Purpose Centre while the Commonwealth Government has provided an equally generous $2.1 million for the Year 9 Centre. The new Centres will comprise: Year 9 Centre - 10 classrooms, break-out spaces, teacher offices, toilets. Multipurpose Centre - two indoor basketball
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FOCUS ON ‌ DISCOVER BARWON HEADS
High performance team RT Edgar is the only agency on the Bellarine Peninsula with sites in Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale enabling the team to deliver better service, clearer communication and faster results to clients. Unlike other traditional agencies we believe we work better as a collaborative team and our agents form a unified and powerful sales force to service our clients at the highest possible level. We always act with professionalism and integrity and RT Edgar Bellarine offers premium services ensuring the right first impression to the right buyers to deliver exceptional results. Our expansive connections through the RT Edgar Melbourne network ensure we can offer exposure at a level that precedes any other agency on the peninsula. Our Property Management team is at the forefront of the industry utilising the latest software and tried and tested processes to ensure a seamless leasing journey for both landlords and tenants. So whether your next property move is selling, buying or leasing, RT Edgar Bellarine can
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Fine music for everyone Barwon Heads Fine Music Society brings high quality musical events to the community for everyone to enjoy at an affordable price. Concerts are held on the second Sunday of each month at 2.30pm at All Saints Anglican Church, Hitchcock Avenue Barwon Heads . The concert program for 2019 ranges from jazz, classical guitar, string quartet , piano and an exciting event of Peter and the Wolf with the Geelong Symphony Orchestra . Check the website for details barwonheads-
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finemusic.org.au/ The Barwon Heads Chorale performs songs from musicals, jazz, swing, pop and the odd cheeky classical number.With a current membership of over 75 people from all over the Bellarine, Geelong region and beyond, there are no audition requirements - the ability to read music, while helpful, is not necessary. So come along on Tuesday nights at 7.30pm to All Saints Church in Barwon Heads for a sing and a laugh. Everyone is welcome.
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500 games for Grubber champion By Mark Heenan Legendary Ocean Grove Cricket Club figure Craig D'Arcy celebrated his 500th game milestone in fine style with the Grubbers' D Grade 15-run win over Wallington on 3 March. The first Sunday of March was a celebration of D'Arcy's popular journey at the Grubbers which has spanned 42 years. Retired Grubber cricketers pulled on their whites to share in the special day to play alongside D'Arcy in the one-day clash at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval at Shell Road. "There was a lot of old players that came back and joined for the day which was great," D'Arcy told the Voice. D'Arcy, 67, played an integral role in the win, he opened the batting and scored 29. The Grubbers made 8/179 from 40 overs batting first, in reply Wallington was all out for 164 from 39 overs. D'Arcy thanked Wallington Cricket Club for moving its D Grade home match against Ocean Grove to Shell Road to mark the occasion. "It was fantastic, it was their home game too, they agreed to change it here and play on the Sunday which is sensational by them," D'Arcy said. He paid tribute to his wife Kay, for her ongo-
ing support and her off-field volunteer work at the Grubbers. "My wife is not a cricket fan at all, but she has made over 500 afternoon teas, she hates doing that and washing the whites every week," laughed D'Arcy. D'Arcy was recruited as a star batsman when he left Geelong City at age 25 and joined Ocean Grove. He also played a key role as a wicket-keeper at the club. A six-time premiership player with the Grubbers, he had stints as a president, treasurer and secretary. He is a long-time junior cricket coach at Ocean Grove for 35 years and has an award named in his honour with the player of the BPCA C1 Grand Final awarded the Craig D'Arcy Medal. There is even an Under 15 division in the Geelong Junior Cricket Association named after him. Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association president Ian Caldwell said D'Arcy was a true gentleman of the game. Caldwell said his role with the BPCA had been enormous with duties as association vice president and a junior country week cricket coach. "Craig's leaves a fantastic legacy," Caldwell said of D'Arcy, a BPCA life member. "Craig has been heavily involved in junior
Legend: Ocean Grove cricketer Craig D'Arcy played his 500th club game against Wallington. 191239 Photo by: Mark Heenan Media coaching both looking after teams at Ocean Grove and also involved at junior country week and he has done that for over 30 years with his involvement at junior level. "He is a well-respected gentleman and an icon of the BPCA." D'Arcy was the fourth player to reach the
500 club game milestone in the BPCA - he joins John Dunne (Newcomb), Les Menzies (Ocean Grove) and a current Drysdale player Rob Malcolm. Caldwell also played in his 500th game for Portarlington at Barwon Heads at Portarlington Recreation Reserve on 9 March.
Weldon in charge of Bellarine Bears for upcoming season The Bellarine Bears have appointed Lewis Weldon as senior coach for the Wallington based baseball club in 2019. Weldon is excited at the show of faith that his new club has given him and is keen for the challenge of taking on his first senior coaching role in baseball. Although Weldon's coaching experience is mainly from his strong softball background he did get a taste for coaching baseball in 2018 when coaching Geelong's senior carnival team to runners up in the Victorian baseball state championships. In terms of coaching Weldon has an established history of success including: - Assistant coach for 2009 U16 boys Vic state team (national champions) - Coach of 2011 U19s Vic State team (national champions) - Coach of 2012 U19s (runners up national championships) Weldon started his baseball and softball career in the Albury area but very quickly made an impression at state and national level having been selected for the Australian Steelers National Softball men's side at 18 years old. He went on to win rookie of the year for Open Men's Nationals and has performed consistently at the national level including a Most Valuable Player Award in 2016. Weldon's first year with the Bears was interrupted for a brief period when he returned to join the national softball side and became a silver medallist when Australia came runners up in the world championships in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. A significant story of success in the Geelong Baseball Association's winter competition last year was the Bears commitment to fielding a women's team. As a demonstration of their values of 'Innovation, Inclusion and Success' the Bellarine club successfully fielded an all women side as their C Grade side throughout the winter 2018 season. While the win-loss ratio was one-sided the Bears saw this achievement as a significant step in demonstrating an inclusive and family friendly environment for their club. The 'Lady Bears' were excited to learn that their new head coach was the hitting coach for oceangrovevoice.com.au
Lewis Weldon has been appointed coach of the Bellarine Bears. Victorian women's softball team in 2015 and 2016. 2018 was a stellar year for the club with its first A Reserve Grand Final in its 40 year history. Weldon has been at the Bears for two years and says that he's "most impressed with the quality of the people and culture of the club in terms of being family orientated and welcoming." In terms of areas of improvement his first focus will be in regards to player development
and to develop a consistent standard of baseball throughout the entire club from the junior program through to the A Grade. A man of few words, Lewis states his aspirations for the club are simply "to win the first A Grade flag for nearly 25 years" and wants potential new players to know that "we're the most welcoming and inclusive club in the Geelong region and we'd welcome some new players to come down and get amongst it."
Photo by: Mark Lazarus The Bears welcome new players of all skills abilities and backgrounds to come and join them for junior program come and try days which will be held on the weekend of the 16 and 17 March in Leopold and Ocean Grove. Senior players (men and women) are welcome to come down to pre-season training and join in. See facebook.com/bellarine.bears for details and enquiries. Wednesday, 13 March, 2019
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Straight into the big one Five Ocean Grove bowls teams will enjoy a week off pennant after proving successful in first week of the finals series. Premier Division action took place on the greens at Highton Bowls Club and the two matches came down to the last end. Ocean Grove finished second on the ladder and took on minor premier Bareena. The prize on the line was a direct path to this season' s decider. With never any more than 10 shots in the match the Ocean Grove side fought off a fast finishing Bareena team to book that spot winning the match by three shots. The elimination final was even closer with Queenscliff and Eastern Park level on shots with 100 ends completed. Both team would take to the green for one extra end on each rink. Queenscliff took the honours and will meet Bareena in the preliminary final. Division Three played out a thriller at Leopold in another qualifying final which also came down to the final bowl. On a green that looked like it was running magnificently, Ocean Grove skipper Rod Swan delivered the final blow when scores were locked at 92-92 after 99 ends. Swan stood tall, delivered his bowl to rest of the closest bowl to finish only inches from the jack. Fortunately the Anglesea skipper missed turning the head over and although he made contact and the jack was moved, Ocean Grove still retained the much needed one shot. Swan went on to win the rink 27-11 while Trevor Turnley skipped his four to a 29-18 rink win. The trip to Bannockburn for Division Seven may have felt long, however the trip back to Ocean Grove would not have felt the same given the side returned with the victory that put it into the grand final. Keith George, John Aitken, Nancy Quinton and Robin Brache led the way for the Grovers with their team's 26-19 rink win which was also supported by David Harvey's 24-18 result. Albert Touwslager chipped in for a hard fought two-shot win which was enough to offset the narrow deficit from the Lyn Stonehouse team and earn another crack at the season's biggest prize. Division Ten was the fourth team that had the chance to advance direct to the grand final and they did that in fine fashion. Both rinks having success on the day with Bob Nicol, Maureen Brooks, John Hoult and Martin VanDoren in cruise control winning 30-13 while Graeme Constable's team finished one-shot winners 24-23. Two Ocean Grove teams played off in the elimination final. Division One travelled to Geelong Cement to take on Torquay. Ocean Grove side controlled the day from the outset. Luke Benson guided his foursome of Garry
Geoff Fry celebrated his 800th game of bowls earlier this month and game 801 was against Pictures by: Mark Heenan Media Anglesea in the semi-final in Division 3 at Leopold. 191301 Bowyer, Jeff Howarth, Michael Allen to the biggest win of the day 31-11. Equally impressive was the performance of Jane McMenaman, Garry Redford, Brian Smith and Rod Brehaut who recorded a crucial 11-shot win over the dangerous Alan Sampson from Torquay. Owen Clark 25-20 ensured the margin was enough to cover the narrow loss to Alan Callow's team and overall register the win by 28 shots and book a meeting with City of Geelong this weekend in the preliminary final. The Division Six side could not advance any further in the finals series, just going down by 10 shots to Torquay at Eastern Park. In Midweek Pennant the defending State Champions have one more hurdle before they could again have the chance to defend their crown. The qualifying final win against Torquay last week saw a reversal of form after succumbing to the same opposition the previous week. Karina van Weel skipped her side to a 13shot margin which ensured the major scoreboard would be in Ocean Grove's favour. Elaine Price was outstanding in her role as lead for van Weel while Faye Richardson took the honours on her rink by four shots 25-21. Ocean Grove will now meet the winner of City of Geelong vs Torquay. Four other Midweek teams will this week play off in a preliminary final.
Rod Swan during Ocean Grove's Division 3 semi-final against Anglesea. 191301
Lorraine Kirk's bowl glides across the green in the semi-final against Anglesea at Leopold. Division Three last week won their elimination final with a dominating performance against Eastern Park. David Rudge, Anne Way, Sandra Murphy and Marianne Rogan in sublime form 35-10. They will meet Anglesea at Torquay. In a similar position the Sixers also stepped up to keep their season alive with a terrific 24shot win. Heather Quilty 30-18 and Lorraine Oliver 27-15 guiding the team to the preliminary final against Barwon Heads at Bell Post Hill. The Division Four side lowered its colours in the qualifying final but will be looking to bounce back this week in the prelim against City of Geelong at Torquay.
Trevor Turnley gets ready to bowl. 191301 Also with the same opportunity to bounce back is Division Seven when they go toe to toe with Geelong RSL at Bell Post Hill. Division Five could not match it with Portarlington on the day eventually going down in their elimination final.
New coach pleased with Grubbers’ early preseason form By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove commenced 2019 on a bright note when it defeated GFL based Geelong West by 30 points in a practice match at Oakdene Estate on Saturday. Final scores Ocean Grove 7.15 (57) defeated Geelong West Giants 4.3 (27). The first of three 2019 practice matches for the Grubbers on 9 March saw the debut of new Ocean Grove senior playing coach Jordan Jones. Jones said he was pleased on how the Grubbers performed. "The scores were irrelevant, it was very pleasing on how we went about it and the effort and the intensity and the willingness to try and improve on what we have been practising over the last eight to ten weeks," Jones told the Voice after the match. "A couple of (our) boys had a wedding to go to and we picked our best available side and we are going to do that every week." It was the first outing for new Grubber recruits including ruckman Steve Presani, Jake Ward, Jake Wilkie and off-season signings Joey Perkovic, Lachie Meadows and Kurt Cole. The Grubbers defeated the Giants in the reserves game, 6.16 (52) to Geelong West Giants 3.3 (21). In the earlier Under 19s practice match, Ocean Grove 23.12 (150) thrashed an under26 VOICE
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New Ocean Grove senior playing coach Jordan Jones pictured in a marking contest. 191304
Grubber players including senior co-captain James Linton and Cameron Marchbank in action during Saturday's practice match against the Geelong West Giants. 191304 Pictures: Mark Heenan Media strength Drysdale 2.2 (14) by 136 points. Ocean Grove travels to Camperdown for an away practice match against Camperdown this Saturday. The Grubbers conclude their pre-season with a practice match against Melton at home on 23 March. "We will fine tune our team as we get a little closer to the season," Jones said. OCEAN Grove opens its 2019 Bellarine
Football League campaign with a home match under lights at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval at Shell Road against Newcomb on Saturday 6 April. IN other developments Ocean Grove Football Club has named Justin Carey and James Linton as joint senior co-captains for 2019. Carey was unavailable to play against Geelong West Giants on Saturday due to a wedding.
Ocean Grove recruit Joey Perkovic and last season's best and fairest Luke Cartelli played in the practice match on Saturday. 191304 oceangrovevoice.com.au
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Bridge battle looms By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove will meet rivals Barwon Heads in a mouth-watering semi-final clash this weekend after the Grubbers sacrificed a top-two finish during its win over Portarlington on Saturday. The last home and away season game reached a thrilling climax with top three BPCA A1 teams Anglesea, Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove all jostling for a top two finals spot and right to host a home final. Minor premier Anglesea, Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove finished the season on 63 points. The Grubbers narrowly missed out on second spot by 0.0082 per cent from Barwon Heads. When Ocean Grove bowled Portarlington out for 162 on first innings the Grubbers had a top two finish clinched, however a bold decision to send the Demons back in for a second innings in pursuit of quick wickets to overtake Anglesea from top spot backfired. Portarlington finished at 0/40 from nine overs in its second dig. The Grubbers needed at least three wickets in Portarlington's second innings to have a chance to grab top spot. Anglesea thrashed fourth placed Jan Juc by 171 runs to cement top spot, while secondplaced Barwon Heads defeated Collendina by 106 runs. "The aim behind it was to regain top spot, which, if we had taken the wickets ,we would have been a chance," Ocean Grove A1 bowler Lindon Giuffrida said. "We didn't expect (Jan) Juc to roll over so easily." Nevertheless, the Grubbers coasted to a 134-run victory against the Demons on first innings despite a masterclass innings from champion Portarlington all-rounder Paul McGrath on day two. On the day of his 42nd birthday, McGrath was simply brilliant with his knock of 110 despite being dropped twice in the 30s. It was McGrath's second ton this season after his 128 against Barrabool in round six. "It was a magnificent innings," Ocean Grove Cricket Club captain coach of Paul Jubber said. "Well done to 'Poudge' - probably the most highly respected cricketer on the Bellarine and it was a privilege to watch him bat." Grubber all-rounder Sam Jubber was destructive with the ball and claimed his first fivewicket haul this season with 5/35 from 12 overs. "He (Sam) has probably gone unrewarded
Sam Jubber celebrates a wicket and five wicket haul against Portarlington. 191303 the last few games - we are super pleased for him to take some wickets and come into finals with good form," said Paul Jubber. Ocean Grove was dominant on day one after it amassed 6/296 from 75 overs as middle order batsman Shaun Fankhauser (110) scored his maiden ton for the club. It was Ocean Grove's highest team score in 2018/19. "Amazing knock - we rallied around 'Red' a couple of weeks ago," Jubber said. "He hasn't had a great year, after the Barwon Heads game there was some home truths told and he got the full support of the playing group and consequently he came out did the job for us." Barwon Heads defeated Ocean Grove by four wickets in its most recent two-day outing on 16 February, while the Grubbers won against the Seagulls by eight wickets in their one-day game on 19 January. IN other developments, Jubber said the Grubbers will include assistant playing coach Anton Scholtz (injured) and star all-rounder Matt Caulfield (unavailable) who both did not play against Portarlington, in a squad of 13 for the knockout semi-final against Barwon Heads. He remains confident of a better showing against the Seagulls this weekend. "We are looking forward to playing them we have got some unfinished business," Jubber said. "We like to think our depth will shine through and when the pressure is really on we'll be the team to be beat." LITTLE River's first XI claimed an outright victory over Ocean Grove in A2 by an innings and 83 runs in A2 on Saturday. Batting first at Little River Reserve Ocean Grove was all out for 82. In reply Little River made 6 declared for 310. In the second dig the Grubbers were all out
THE GOAT: Paul ''Pudge'' McGrath made yet another century for Portarlington and on his birthday, too. 191303
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Young spinner Tom Beasley took for 1 for 27 off 15 overs. 191303 Photo by: Mark Heenan Media for 165. Grubber all rounder Jackson Kent was a shining light with scores 58 and 28 and 4/89. The Ocean Grove A2 second XI team finished the season in seventh spot with four wins 10 losses. OCEAN Grove missed out on a C1 finals berth after its narrow 10-run loss to Little River at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve on Saturday. Chasing for 184 for victory and a finals' spot the Grubbers were all out for 173 from 50.3 overs. At 9/96, the Grubbers looked out of the contest however a 77-run tenth wicket stand between Greg Scarpa (87) and Ned Thorley (6 not out) helped rescued the home side despite the team falling shy of victory. A win for the Grubbers would have ensured a finals berth. Ocean Grove C1 finished the season in fifth spot with a 7-7 record. QUEENSCLIFF defeated Ocean Grove by two wickets in their D Grade one-day clash at Charles McCarthy Memorial Oval on Saturday. The Grubbers made 8/174 and in reply Queenscliff finished at 8/175 and won with four overs to spare. The D Grade Grubbers finished the season in eighth spot with seven wins and 10 losses.
Matt looms as a key ingredient MATT CAULFIELD (Ocean Grove) Caulfield is the only Ocean Grove A1 player who has played in a BPCA A Grade premiership after he was a member of Newcomb's flag 12 seasons ago. He looms as a key all rounder to watch as Ocean Grove tries to break an elusive 16-year A Grade premiership hoodoo with the BPCA A1 finals commencing this weekend. In his debut season at the Grubbers, Caulfield's numbers are impressive with 291 runs at 48.50 and 18 wickets at 13.83. A household name with East Belmont in the GCA, Caulfield bowled 19 overs against Barwon Heads on 23 February - the most overs he has bowled in a match this season. He has taken two four-wicket hauls in 2018/19 against reigning premier Anglesea and Collendina. Caulfield, who has scored three A1 half centuries in 2018/19 with a best score of 95, has fallen ill at times this season which meant he has batted down the order. He ideally bats anywhere between six and eight and can bowl 10 to 20 overs in game and his experience will be a key during the finals.
Heads bowlers choke Cobras to end season on a low By Mark Heenan Collendina A1 captain Nathan Walter conceded the Cobras' 106-run loss to BPCA finalists Barwon Heads on Saturday was a poor way to finish season. Chasing for 258 for victory after Barwon Heads was all out for 257, the Cobras were dismissed for 151 from 67.2 overs on day two. The Cobras set a good platform and were 2/82 before they crumbled and lost last eight wickets for 69 runs. Collendina's middle order collapsed and at one stage the Seagulls took five wickets for seven runs. Nathan Walter scored 44, while opener Kade Norquay contributed 26 and youngster Max Sutton chimed in with 30. "It was a disappointing way to end the year for sure - obviously Barwon Heads are a quality side and we don't take anything away from them at all," Walter told the Voice. "We were 2 for 80 and were sort of cruising along and then I threw my wicket away. "No one was willing to (get themselves in) they were all trying to play big shots and I think there were three wickets caught skying the ball to mid-on." Walter paid credit Barwon Heads bowlers Sam Schaller (1/49) with his 13 maidens from 27 overs and Luke Schilling, who took five wickets or more against the Cobras for the second time this year. Schilling tore through the Cobras middle and lower order and finished with 5/21 from 17.2 overs. oceangrovevoice.com.au
Sam Beasley plays a shot on the off side before his dismissal for 7. 191302
Max Sutton survives a close call after racing through for a single while Sam Schaller attempts the run out. 191302 Photo by: Mark Heenan Media On January 12 Schilling snared 6/38 against Collendina at Barwon Heads. "Schaller builds pressure at one end ... Schilling bowled a good line and length all day," Walter said. "Schaller's bowling at the other end sort of brought our guys unstuck - because he was bowling maiden after maiden and Schilling reaped the rewards I suppose." Schaller had a dominant game and compiled a well made 79 on day one. The Barwon Heads top and middle order batting delivered ahead of the finals with
opener Lewy Hyland (27), Brad Michell (42) and Luke Michell (35) all making fine contributions. Walter was the leading wicket-taker for the Cobras with 4/51 from 15 overs, while Charlie Lamb (2/59) and Jacob Gasior (2/72) each took two wickets. Gasior bowled 23.3 overs. Collendina finished the A1 season in seventh spot with three wins and nine losses and two draws. Second-placed Barwon Heads will now meet Ocean Grove in a home semi-final at Barwon Heads, which begins on Saturday. IN B1, Barwon Heads scored a comfortable victory over Collendina in a low scoring game two-day game at RT Fuller Oval. The Seagulls bowled out the Cobras for 66 on day ones. It was Collendina's lowest total this season.
In reply Barwon Heads finished at 7/94 from 29.5 overs. Daniel Worn was the pick of the bowlers for the visitors with 3/26 from 10 overs. The Cobras finished the season on the bottom in eighth spot in B1 with three wins and 11 losses. QUEENSCLIFF defeated Collendina by 137 runs in their C2 two-day clash at Bellarine Secondary College's Ocean Grove campus. The Coutas dominated with the bat and made 322. Queenscliff batsman Doug Jarvie blasted an impressive 122, while Cobra bowler Clynt Combridge took 6/110 from 24.3 overs. Combridge has snared 18 wickets from his last two matches. In reply Collendina was all out for 185 with opener Julian Wilson the standout with 57. The Cobras missed the C2 finals and finished in fifth spot with five wins and nine losses. AN unbeaten century from Cobra opener Peter Mohr guided Collendina to a sevenwicket win over Little River in their D Grade clash at Rees Reserve. Batting first Little River finished at 9/205 from 40 overs. Mohr retired on 103 not out as Collendina won with six overs to spare with. The D Grade Cobras finished third and will play Queenscliff in a knockout semi-final oneday game this Saturday. Wednesday, 13 March, 2019
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Girls U14 team: Lilly Hallam, Ria McNaughton, Zoe Honey, Jess Paranavitana, Mietta Morgan, Georgia Borschmann and Alice Moon.
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Grove simply outstanding OGSLSC teenager Mackenzie Hopper won gold in the Under 17 Taplin event. An Under 14 team of Lilly Hallam, Tia McNaughton, Zoe Honey, Jess Paranavitana, Mietta Morgan, Georgia Borschmann and Alice Moon all won gold.. Popular locals Gabby Hannan and Felicity Abfalter came second and third respectively in the Under 19s ski and claimed silver and bronze medals. In the men's Ocean Grove had three teams in the top six in the 3 person Taplin Relay final with 1,2 and 6 finish. Star OGSLSC competitor Campbell Bohan won the Under 19s single ski and ski relay events. IN other developments, Ocean Grove SLSC is one of two clubs in contention for the Victorian Lifesaving Junior Championships state champion honour - the other club is Mornington Life Saving Club. The Junior State titles took place in Lorne on 23 and 24 February and OGSLSC lead overall point tally scores before the Rescue and Resuscitation (R&R) events were held.
Gabby Hannan (right) claims second place silver and Felicity Abfalter takes bronze third in the Under 19 Ski. (Nish Photography)
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Ocean Grove SLSC senior competitors produced outstanding team and individual results at Life Saving Victoria Youth and Senior State Championships held at Warrnambool across the weekend. The season's state finale took place on 9 March and 10 March in Victoria's south west. On day one, more than 790 youth and senior lifesavers competed which included strong numbers from Ocean Grove SLSC. Ocean Grove SLSC was crowned senior state champions from last year's Victorian Lifesaving Championships in Apollo Bay. "We had ideal racing conditions - nice sunny weather, but also decent-sized waves on (day one)," said Life Saving Victoria aquatic sports manager Kirsty Clark. "Ocean Grove SLSC (was the) team to beat from last year, but we have seen fierce competition across the season and the predicted conditions will make it anyone's game." Zoe Honey, Lilly Hallam, Jess Paranavitana, Alice Moon from Ocean Grove SLSC took home gold in the Under 14 Girls Beach Relay.
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