Ocean Grove Voice - 15th January 2020

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Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club ielded 115 Nippers at Torquay’s Cosy Corner for the irst Life Saving Victoria junior state carnival of 2020. Here, Luke Bird (centre) and Charlie Confoy (below) compete in the Under 13s Board Race for Ocean Grove SLSC. Full report and more Mark Heenan Media pictures: Page 30

Fire warning heats up

By Justin Flynn Bellarine Peninsula residents have been warned that the bushire season could last well into March.

Ocean Grove CFA 1st lieutenant Adam Wakling said local residents are not immune to experiencing similar devastation to bushires that have engulfed large parts of Victoria and New South Wales.

Mr Wakling urged local residents to clean up their homes.

“For us, sometimes there’s a lot of complacency in getting ready thinking ‘this will never happen to us’ but it can,” he said.

“We have a lot of bush and grassland that is very dry here. Anglesea, the Otways, the Brisbane Ranges, it’s high risk and it worries us a little bit.

“We urge everyone to have their plans. Clean up their houses.”

Ocean Grove CFA has deployed 14 volunteer members to bushire areas such as Mt Mercer, Heywood and Swits Creek.

In a chilling warning, Mr Wakling said the ire season would likely run well into March this year.

“I think the hottest eight weeks of the year are still to come,” he said. “We know for a fact it will run right into March before it starts to slow down. It’s going to be long.

“We are probably going to be ighting ires into March. It’s dry.”

Mr Wakling said Ocean Grove CFA was well equipped to ofer help to regions in the bushire crisis while still being able to protect the town.

“It’s a big commitment from around here and we are still maintaining our coverage here as well and looking ater the town,” he said. “here are a lot of good people out there who do a lot of good things, but everyone needs to have a ire plan.

“If a house is overgrown and full of rubbish, we won’t go in there.

“We are not going to put our lives at risk.

“Have your plan and get the Emergency Vic app. It’s the source of all warnings. If you want to know what’s going, this is the source.”

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By Justin Flynn City of Greater Geelong launched its water safety campaign in Ocean Grove last week. he City has embraced a number of recommendations from Life Saving Victoria, including more training for lifeguards, new uniforms and identiication wristbands for young swimmers.

It comes ater more than two million people accessed swim sport and leisure centres in the 2018-19 inancial year.

Of the 190 lifeguards working across the City’s aquatic centres, 40 are based at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre in Ocean Grove.

At Ocean Grove in particular, there is a strong connection with nearby surf lifesaving clubs.

Senior lifeguard Bill Strachan is associated with Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club while Ned Combridge is with Bancoora Surf Life Saving Club. “he City has invested in more ways to keep swimmers safe this summer,” mayor Stephanie Asher said.

“Our lifeguards are more visible and more prepared than ever, which is extremely important as more people enjoy our facilities.

“Of course, everyone still needs to play their role around water. his means supervising young ones and respecting your own swimming ability. “his season there are more than 190 lifeguards working across our six community pools, including Leisurelink, which was proudly awarded a Royal Life Saving Australia national aquatic safety award in 2018.”

Visitors might have noticed the new streamlined approach to lifeguard apparel.

Easily recognisable red and yellow uniforms, like those worn by lifesavers at Australian

Lifeguards Ned Combridge and Bill Strachan and City of Greater Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher helped launch the City’s water safety campaign in Ocean Grove. (Justin Flynn)

beaches, are being rolled out at local facilities.

Lifeguards are also completing more compulsory testing, including four in-house training sessions and qualiication updates each year.

To help with increased supervision eforts, the City has adopted the Watch Around Water program. he educational initiative, developed by Aquatics & Recreation Victoria and Life Saving Victoria, encourages parents and guardians to keep a closer eye on their children.

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By Justin Flynn Two overseas tourists owe their lives to a group of young locals who saved them from drowning. he tourists, believed to be from Turkey, were in trouble about 500 metres east from Ocean Grove main beach late last month when the youngsters used their lifesaving skills to get the couple back to shore safely.

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Hooper, 16, and James and Charlie Leahy, both 13, were together for a paddle ater completing their Surf Rescue Certiicate (SRC) and Bronze Medallion.

It was more than 40 degrees and about 7pm and beach patrols had inished for the day.

Ella said: “We were just out paddling and catching waves and we saw two people in trouble. “he man was further out with a blow-up pineapple and the woman was a bit further in.

“We split into two groups so some went to the man and some went to the woman. he man, ater a few goes without tipping the board, got

on successfully and Drew paddled him in.

“We went to the woman, who didn’t feel comfortable enough getting onto the board, so we kept her in her loating device and put her between two boards while Zoe and Charlie paddled her in.” he group was elated ater rescuing the tourists. “hey didn’t really speak much English but they thanked us,” Ella said.

She said the rescue fuelled the group’s desire to keep participating in surf lifesaving.

“Deinitely, because now we know what to do because of SRC and Bronze,” she said.

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A suspended doctor is set to resume practice at new clinics amid sex-assault allegations, according to the national medical board.

Former Ocean Grove GP Shaiul Milky won the right to work again ater the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) granted an interim stay of his suspension in November. he Medical Board of Australia (MBA) suspended Dr Milky’s registration last September pending the outcome of investigations into allegations he assaulted female patients.

But VCAT determined the suspension was hurting Dr Milky’s inances, with a stay liting his ban until a further hearing next March.

Dr Milky can now practice at three “approved” locations in Colac and Mount Clear, according to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency’s (AHPRA) website He remains under gender-based restrictions and is unable to conduct home visits,. he national medical board banned Dr Milky from seeing female patients in March last year before his employer, the Peninsula Family Medical Practice, sacked him in July. he MBA ordered the ban following a third complaint against Dr Milky last February. Another nine complaints, dating back to 2014, were later made between June and August.

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Ocean Grove is home to some of the region’s most proliic online shoppers, new data has revealed.

Purchasers in Ocean Grove grew by almost 30 per cent in the 12 months to November, 2019, according to the latest Australia Post data.

Purchases in Corio and Ocean Grove grew by 29.1 and 28.8 per cent respectively, while Geelong West also recorded 28.4 per cent in growth.

Other leading suburbs across the region for online sales include Hamlyn Heights, Lara, Grovedale and Newcomb.

Fashion and apparel purchases grew the fastest by 44 per cent, with homewares, garden supplies and products from variety stores also popular, according to Australia Post. “he prevailing trend nationally is over a third of all purchases are from variety stores,” an Australia Post spokesperson said.

“However Grovedale, Geelong, Hamlyn Heights, Ocean Grove and Geelong West all bucked this trend and received more goods from fashion and apparel retailers.”

Geelong Chamber of Commerce chief executive oicer Ben Flynn said local businesses could “do more” to compete with the growing online market.

“Retailers should be looking to use the online model as another channel on top of their current services,” he said. “hey need to consider how to take their products and services to a global audience.

“Geelong is connected to a global world and there’s no reason we shouldn’t have those kind of aspirations.”

But Mr Flynn said purchasing locally in-store remains popular with consumers by providing “unique” beneits.

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he inaugural Great Australian Scarecrow Competition is now seeking entries for the best scarecrow in the land.

A top opportunity for people of all ages to showcase their creative lair – all scarecrows will be displayed for the world to see, admire and vote for – along the fence of Flying Brick Cider Co, Bellarine Highway, Wallington.

It is a case of grabbing your friends, school buddies, parents, work colleagues and letting your imagination take over.

Participants are not just creating their ‘scary’ conceptions for bragging rights – there are some seriously great prizes to be won if judged as the best by the oicial judging team. First prize wins $2000, second prize is $1500 and third prize is $500. here is also a People’s Choice Award of $500, as well as two $100 vouchers to be won.

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A group of local residents has joined forces to make pouches for animals that have been injured or orphaned in the Victorian bushires.

About 40 people met in Ocean Grove to General Enquiries, Display make about 200 pouches recently. here have been reports that more than half Advertising, Advertising Ocean Digital Grove Dental Clinic has been proudly servicing our beautiful community for over 20 years, a billion animals have been killed in the ires, with countless others injured andprofessional orphaned.

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Sarah Muling said participants didn’t need to Ph: 5255team 3233 have sewing skills to join in. highly proicient in all aspects of modern general dentistry, Our of ADA-afiliated dentists are “We’ve got heaps of people who are craters aiming for meticulous and are compassionate to the needs and wishes of each and noncratersresults, and people who are supplying Emailalways jack.stoney@voicegroup.com.au food,” she said. individual. Our staff take “Everyone greatwants pride providing amanda.marshall@voicegroup.com.au to helpin in any way they can. a warm, welcoming and respectful environment, “People aren’t sewers are, for example, and particularly in the who long-term relationships we build with our wonderful patients.

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People from all over the country are making Published by Star News Group Pty Ltd. diferent types of pouches or nests for injured wildlife.

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“Knitting, crocheting, sewing and all going All material is copyright to Geelong to hubs where they are being distributed to animal rescue centres where they are being Kat, Michele, Nicolle, Di, Alison and Sarah display pouches that were made for animals affected by Independent Pty Ltd. used,” Sarah said. the bushires. (Justin Flynn) 202715 “A pouch is a fabric bag that is made of three All significant errors will be corrected as layers. A little joey who has lost its mum can sit “It’s become apparent recently as the situation planned. in the pouch.”

In the meantime, she said the ARCG has grown so much that there’s a massive need. soon as possible.

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Volunteering is in the blood

By Justin Flynn Most people believe that lames and smoke are the most lethal aspects that confront a ireighter, but there is another danger that can also kill.

Burnt out trees are a massive threat and kill more ireighters than smoke, lames and radiant heat.

Ocean Grove CFA 1st lieutenant Adam Wakling said smouldering trees were a constant threat.

“It’s not just the ire, it’s the atermath when the trees are dropping all around you,” he said. “here’s no warning, they just drop. Trees are our biggest issue, without a doubt.”

Adam, who is also a corrections oicer at Barwon Prison, said he likes the comradary of the CFA. “I like to help and serve the community, I think most people do,” he said.

“I like the skills that we learn, being in the group. It’s a good group of people. It’s like a sporting club in a lot of respects.

“Being able to help someone when they can’t help themselves is very rewarding.

“You pick up some great skills and leadership roles over the years translate into work and that type of thing.”

Ocean Grove CFA is a stafed station, but has about 40 volunteers who dedicate themselves to protecting the town and its surrounds from ire.

Noel Grant is reitred but still serves as brigade secretary and volunteer, which he has done for 14 years.

He moved to Ocean Grove from Echuca 17 years ago.

“I do it to serve the community,” he said.

“My parents always served the community.

I think there are 12 life memberships between

Ocean Grove CFA volunteers, 1st lieutenant Adam Wakling, brigade secretary Noel Grant and ireighters Rhiannon Smolski and Peter Baxter.

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them so it’s in the blood.

“It’s a privilege to be a volunteer. I love it.”

Noel said ireighting is a challenge and can sometimes be downright frightening.

“We go into situations where we are in danger sometimes,” he said.

“It can be scary. Your training comes in.”

Rhiannon Smolski, 28, moved to Ocean Grove recently and is training to be a volunteer ireighter.

She works as a conservationist and studied

environmental science at university. She will be one of three female volunteer ireighters at Ocean Grove.

“I’ve always volunteered in diferent areas and diferent places wherever I have lived,” she said. “I learnt a lot about ire at university and I just wanted to learn a lot more. “he education and the training and being able to learn hands-on, combined with my history of always volunteering, and being an important part of a community, made me

select the perfect place to join.

“It’s been amazing. Everyone here has been very supportive and wants to do as much as they can to help me learn.”

Peter Baxter is a constructions supervisor and has been a CFA volunteer for 15 years.

“I always wanted to be a volunteer and moved down here 16 years ago and there was a big sign on the door saying ‘volunteers welcome’ and that was their fault – I never let,” he said.

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Smoke haze covers the Grove

By Justin Flynn his is the image that greeted Ocean Grove Voice staf as we returned to work this month.

Normally, the view out the oice window is superb.

We can see the beach and the Bluf, crystal clear.

But on Monday, January 6, an eerie smoke haze dominated the horizon across the entire Bellarine Peninsula. he smoke from the raging bushires in the east of the state was pushed to the area by easterly winds.

Visibility was down to just 500 metres. he smoke afected air quality in Geelong and

the Bellarine and was upgraded to ‘hazardous’ levels on Monday aternoon, but by evening it had improved to ‘poor’. he EPA on Monday described air quality in Geelong as very poor with murky haze from bushires in Tasmania and Gippsland covering parts of Victoria. he majority of the smoke had blown in from Tasmania, according to the EPA. Geelong council temporarily closed Eastern Beach children’s pool and cancelled life guard patrols on Monday following advice from the EPA and Life Saving Victoria.

Conditions improved on Tuesday but Geelong could be in for more smoke, with

ires still burning out of control and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology predicting hotter-than-usual temperatures from January to April. Barwon Health’s respiratory medicine director James Malone warned locals to take caution if the haze returned. “he efects of smoke exposure to a person depend on their age, pre-existing medical conditions and the length of time they are exposed,” he said.

“For healthy adults, efects may include irritation of the eyes, runny nose, sore throat and coughing.” People experiencing less severe symptoms should visit their GP or phone NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24, he said.

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Help on the menu Locals have opened their wallets and their hearts to raise more than $3000 for bushire relief in a just a few hours.

Feed Me Bellarine, a local charity which rescues food to feed people in need, held a community lunch to raise money for bushire relief.

One of the charity founders, Lana Purcell, said the organisation was in touch with all of the main agencies operating in the bushire regions and was told that cash was the best thing at this stage of the relief efort.

“We had all this food given to us and just wanted to be able to do something to help,” Ms Purcell said.

“We were ready to get up to Gippsland and feed as many people as possible but the people in charge said the logistics of doing this was just too hard.

“So we opened up the doors of our Sinclair Street headquarters … asking people to come along and have some lunch with us and just give a donation of anything they could aford … more than $3000 later we are just so amazed by the generosity of the local community.”

People were also asked to bring along non-perishable food and toiletries which will be taken to the Victorian Food Bank for long-term donations.

Feed Me Bellarine also recently held another successful volunteers induction evening and will soon open the doors on a Wasted Mini Mart. with the goal of providing high quality rescue food to the general public.

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Debbie’s Place house manager Amelia Ford, St Peter’s Anglican Church vicar Jill McCoy, Jane Carrigg and Bishop Kate Prowd. (Justin Flynn)

Blessing for safe haven

By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove’s home away from home for young women completing VCE was visited by the Anglican Bishop for the Geelong region.

Last hursday, Bishop Kate Prowd toured Debbie’s Place, which provides accommodation and support for three teenage girls from the Bellarine who are at risk of not completing their VCE satisfactorily, or not at all, due to short or long-term housing instability.

Residents are supported daily by two live-in adults and a team of dedicated volunteers.

Debbie’s Place ofers a stable and supportive

living environment with volunteer tutors and study groups.

A management committee comprising representatives of Korus Connect, the Anglican Church and other Bellarine Christian Churches oversees the house.

Bishop Prowd met the live-in house administrator and one of the residents, and blessed the house. “I’m very aware of how diicult life can be for women who ind themselves without secure housing,” she said.

“I’m delighted that our local churches in Ocean Grove have taken the initiative of establishing Debbie’s Place to provide a

safe supported home environment in which young women can live while they inish their schooling.” he house is named in honour of Geelong Grammar teacher, Commonwealth Games gold medallist and rowing coach Debbie ClingeleferWoodford, who died unexpectedly.

Her husband and daughter ofered what was their family home in Ocean Grove to support girls struggling to get through the routine and demands of the inal two years of secondary schooling. For more information about Debbie’s Place or to make a contribution, visit: debbiesplacebellarine.com.au

Suring’s top shot An Ocean Grove photographer has made the top 10 images in Canon Australia’s Best Community Images of 2019.

Canon Australia unveiled its Best Community Images of 2019 and Pete James made the top 10 with his stunning image at Ocean Grove main beach.

Pete’s image was voted on by members of the community.

“I guess I’ve seen a million silhouette photos of surfers on the beach, so I tried to think outside the box,” Pete said.

“I wanted to show a ’behind the scenes’ shot but also include the main subject I was shooting.

“It took quite a while and a few diferent surfers walking past to capture the perfect angle and composition.”

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Second chance at life A public deibrillator will be stationed at Ocean Grove main beach ater an Ocean Grove man, who sufered a cardiac arrest, was saved by quick-thinking bystanders.

Barwon Coast along the Dunes cafe will fund the deibrillator and Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club has agreed to maintain it.

It comes ater Will Purcell, 60, was saved from a cardiac arrest in December.

Mr Purcell was walking along the beach with his board when he suddenly collapsed.

Madge Anderton had just inished a run when Mr Purcell fell in front of her. As she ran to ind help, she alerted some tradesmen who were working nearby.

Alistair Gordon, Sean Beams, David Gannon and Harry Taylor ran to the scene, alerted the surf lifesaving club, called triple-0 and began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Retired MICA paramedic Ralf Harries was walking by and also ran to help, while former Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club president David Pavia retrieved an Automated External Deibrillator (AED) from the club.

Will, a father of three adult children, said he had been it and healthy prior to his collapse.

“I wasn’t feeling unwell at all,” he said.

“Fortunately I don’t remember a thing, but I know how lucky I was.

“My wife was in Bali at the time and I know if it wasn’t for the intervention of all those who came to my aid the outcome for my family may have been very diferent.”

Ambulance Victoria Barwon South West regional director Duncan Erwin said quick thinking, efective CPR and using the AED all contributed to saving Will’s life.

“What a wonderful Christmas present was given to Will and his family by the selless actions of these bystanders,” he said.

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club and Ocean Grove CFA teamed to raise more than $12,000.

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Cardiac arrest survivor Will Purcell (bottom right) reunites with Duncan Erwin, Sean Beams, Ralf Harries, David Pavia, Shannon Cefai, Dave Gannon and Madge Anderton. (Justin Flynn) 203043

“We really commend all those involved for quickly recognising that CPR needed to be done and starting efective chest compressions.”

Mr Erwin said an exciting initiative was the recently introduced GoodSAM App, which alerts people when a triple-0 call is made for a nearby suspected cardiac arrest.

“All Victorian adults now have the chance to save lives by downloading the GoodSAM Responder app and registering as a responder,” he said. “he life-saving GoodSAM smartphone

app connects Victorians in cardiac arrest with irst-aid-qualiied responders and deibrillators in the critical minutes before paramedics arrive.”

Mr Purcell spent time in he University Hospital in Geelong and had a deibrillator inserted and is slowly returning to exercise.

“I am now keen to do all I can to raise funds to increase the number of readily accessible AEDs in Ocean Grove and I encourage everyone in the local community to download GoodSAM,” he said.

hree prominent Ocean Grove organisations have teamed up to raise more than $12,000 for bushire relief.

Funds were collected at Rotary Club of Ocean Grove’s annual summer market, with the help of Ocean Grove CFA and Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club.

Tin rattling at the market collected thousands in gold coin donations while CFA members roamed the market collecting donations.

Rotary said it usually raises about $2500 at the summer market but collections swelled to $12,200 this year because of the ires.

Dritwood Cafe also donated $1 for every cofee sold for a week. he gesture was expected to raise upwards of $2000. Donation tins at Ocean Grove Hotel for the sold out Bowie Golden Years gig raised $655.

Donations from Dritwood Cafe and the Ocean Grove Hotel are expected to push the inal total raised by Rotary to about $15,000.

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Five courses in best of the best

By Justin Flynn Five Bellarine Peninsula golf courses improved their rankings in the top 100 Australian courses announced recently.

Barwon Heads Golf Club rose two places on the rankings to number ive overall. he 13th Beach beach course went from number 11 to number 10, the 13th Beach creek course from 35 to 27 and Curlewis Golf Club rose 14 places to 37.

Portarlington rose from 73 to be placed at number 62. he Ausgolf Golf Course Guide

presents the most comprehensive assessment of where to play golf in Australia, with separate lists showing how judges ranked the candidates in each of three key criteria: Design, conditions and aesthetics.

Barwon Heads was ranked eighth, up from ninth last year in the design rankings, with 13th Beach beach course at 11th down from 10th, Curlewis at 33rd from 42 last year and 13th Beach creek course at number 40.

Barwon Heads maintained its fourth-placed ranking in the conditions category, with 13th Beach beach course up to ninth from 13th

last year, 13th Beach creek course at 24th and Curlewis up to 43rd from 48th.

In the aesthetics category, Barwon Heads sits eighth, up from ninth, 13th Beach beach course 10th from 12th last year, 13th Beach creek course 35th up from 47th and Curlewis 46th. he oicial Ausgolf comments presented in the guide said: “he biggest jump amongst the Top 50 was Curlewis up 14 spots to 37 with improved rankings in all three categories. his hidden gem just outside Geelong … has beneitted from recent design work and is in ine condition year-round.”

Curlewis golf course has risen 14 places to number 37 in Australia. (Supplied)

Mannix at end of line show”. he group has had just one rehearsal so far, according to Mannix.

“I know what songs are in the show now so I’ll go away and learn the songs,” he says.

“We have a few weeks to learn the songs by ourselves and then come together and start putting it all together.”

Mannix describes the show as a “half-theatre, half-concert sort of thing”.

“It’s a documentary meets concert and I reckon people will have a good time and learn a little bit and have a bit of a rock-on,” he says.

Mannix is keeping busy and still performs with he Uncanny X-Men, which made him famous in the 1980s. He has performed on stage, has written three books, written and directed numerous plays, came ith in Dancing With the Stars and is inishing an audio book.

Justin Flynn

Brian Mannix will team up with Nick Barker, JR Reyne, Scott Darlow and Bernard Curry in his latest Geelong gig. (Supplied)

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Melbourne-born rocker Brian Mannix is headed to Geelong with a Traveling Wilburys tribute titled ‘End of the Line’. he Traveling Wilburys were a super group made up of Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Jef Lynne and George Harrison, and the locally-made tribute features an impressive ensemble too.

Mannix, Nick Barker, JR Reyne, Scott Darlow and Bernard Curry will hit Geelong Arts Centre in February to tell the story of the super group.

“We’re an eclectic little bunch,” Mannix says.

“Nick Barker is rocking as hell, Scott is a little operatic, although I haven’t met him yet, JR Reyne, he’s gorgeous really isn’t he, and Brendan is Stephen Curry’s brother and doing well.”

Mannix has performed in Geelong “stacks of times” and hopes the audience will enjoy “really great music and a really entertaining

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Community spirit shines

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By Cr Trent Sullivan

Name: Felicity Abfalter

So you are meeting people that are just doing surf patrol to help out the community.

How many years have you been a volunteer surf patrol lifesaver for?

I think it is about five years.

Do have any superstitions before you complete a shift as a surf patrol lifesaver?

I put on sunscreen before I start because it is going to be a long day at the beach and you don’t have much time when you are starting and setting up red and yellow flags on the beach and you are already in the sun and you don’t want to get sunburnt.

I also check the beach conditions to see what they are doing, just out of habit.

Why did you want to become a volunteer surf lifesaver?

To help out the community and to get to know a lot more people at the club.

What is your favourite beach?

Either 13th Beach or Fairhaven.

Favourite holiday destination?

Phuket, Thailand.

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Let’s look out for each other and be patient

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to cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare. he new year is also a time to be extra cautious on the roads, as our beautiful peninsula greets thousands of visitors.

While this is a fantastic time for our economy, it means a greater risk of accidents.

Let’s look out for each other and be patient, so we can all have a good time.

As for me this new year, I’m focused on several key areas for the 10 remaining months before the council elections.

I’ll continue to advocate for more reliable and frequent public transport on the Bellarine from the state government. here’s a lot of community interest for another pool in our region and I eagerly await the results of a council-funded scoping study. he Shared Trails Master Plan is being developed ater feedback and I’m keen to get work on a connected network started quickly.

I wish everyone a happy, safe and prosperous new year.

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What is your favourite thing about being on a volunteer surf patrol at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club?

The people that you meet on patrol because you usually don’t meet those type of people that don’t compete at surf life saving carnivals.

I’m pleased to be the irst Greater Geelong councillor to write this column in 2020 and want to extend my best wishes to residents and holidaymakers for the year ahead.

Having seen the horriic images from catastrophic bushires in Victoria and across Australia, it’s a reminder to be thankful for our loved ones, the broader Bellarine Peninsula community and our beautiful wildlife.

My fellow councillors and I are heartbroken by the loss of lives and extend our deepest sympathies to their families and friends.

I truly admire and respect the brave ireighters and others who are giving their all to the relief efort.

To the communities afected, the Greater Geelong community stands with you.

If you’re in a position to donate, please head to vic.gov.au/bushireappeal.

Council is ready to ofer help and resources to the state government and directly afected councils wherever requested.

Locally, I encourage residents who live near signiicant bush, long grass or coastal scrub to have their bushire plan ready.

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Safe pets booklet for kids Safe pets, safe wildlife, safe people – that’s the message Barwon Coast is working to get out there this summer.

Engaging the community to understand our wildlife and the impacts we collectively have can sometimes be challenging.

So Barwon Coast has produced a Safe Pets, Safe Wildlife, Safe People kid’s activity booklet. “his booklet, produced under the Share our Shores banner aims to engender simple responsible pet ownership actions that will not only contribute to greater protection of our natural environments, but ensure whilst

visiting the coast, our wildlife, your pets and other beach users remain safe,” Barwon Coast’s Maddie Glynn said.

“With more people moving closer to our coastline, we are seeing an increase in companion animals either living locally or visiting our beaches,” Australian Veterinary Association’s Dr Jack Ayerbe said.

“Sadly ‘Responsible pet ownership’ is not fully understood by many owners, and even some responsible owners do not understand how to manage their pets. his oten leads to conlict … We must look ater the welfare of

our pets, visiting pets and our valuable wildlife, whilst ensuring that our beloved animals do not behave unsociably towards other people visiting our shores.” he activity booklet is one tool aimed at taking pet owners on a journey to do the right thing by all. he safety of pets is imperative, but so too is providing safety for our unique wildlife, many which are on the decline, and the safety of all beach users, Barwon Coast said.

Contact Barwon Coast if you are interested in receiving an activity booklet.

Ricky Carroll (graphic design), Maddie Glynn (Barwon Coast) and Liz McGrath (artist) with Blade Butler and Jaxx Butler. (Supplied)

Ocean swim returns he fourth annual Bellarine Peninsula Psychology OGSLSC Ocean Open Water Swim will be held at Ocean Grove main beach on Saturday, January 25. he event has a swim for everyone, whether you are just starting out (400m novice), want to try a longer swim (1.2km classic) or are an open-water veteran (2.5km enduro). he event is sponsored by Bellarine Peninsula Psychology and Hotondo Homes.

Even if you don’t swim, head along and watch the entrants in action, and support the surf lifesaving club by buying a bacon and egg roll and a cofee. he irst event kicks of about 8.15am.

It follows OGSLSC ith annual Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale Pink Zinc Patrol which was held on January 4.

Guest speakers included Cathy Tisdale, the irst female president of OGSLSC and one of the irst female lifeguards in Victoria, City of

Greater Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher. hey encouraged the audience to “make the most of every opportunity, and it will take you places” and to “be a sponsor and a mentor” for the women around us.

Register for the Ocean Open Water Swim via oceangroveslsc.asn.au or log onto the Register Now website at registernow.com.au/secure/ Register.aspx?E=36993 for more information.

Prices start from $30 for under-18 participants.

Justin Flynn

The ifth annual Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale Pink Zinc Patrol took place at Ocean Grove SLSC. (Picture: OGSLSC)

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Tranquility Fair rocks the Grove

By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove’s annual Tranquility Fair was a resounding success with thousands of people locking to Ocean Grove Park to enjoy the evening.

Locals and holiday makers lapped up the live entertainment and browsed the market stalls. he fair is Ocean Grove Park’s major fundraiser for the year.

“Even though it was a bit cool, it was steady all aternoon and into the evening,” Ocean Grove Park president Don Pietrapertosa said.

“Generally speaking, all the food stalls would have done well and a lot of the clothing and secondhand book stalls and the like looked like they were busy.”

Live entertainment was provided by Andrea Robertson, Invialo, Pollyman with Jimi Hocking’s Blues Machine the headline act. DJ Momo entertained the crowd between acts.

“I thought the entertainment was fantastic,” Mr Pietrapertosa said. he fair had more than 70 stalls on ofer including kid’s entertainment, carnival rides and a wide variety of market and food stalls.

Mr Pietrapertosa said the general reaction from fairgoers was very positive.

“A lot of people said they were rapt and said it was a great night,” he said. “Nearly everyone I spoke to said it was a terriic night.” he Tranquility Fair hopes to raise $10,000 for the park, but the inal tally won’t be known for several weeks, Mr Pietrapertosa said.

Organisers will also donate 10 per cent of the gate takings to bushire relief. “All the volunteers did a great job setting up and packing up,” Mr Pietrapertosa said.

Thousands enjoyed this year’s Tranquility Fair.

(Pictures: Patrick Callow)

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Distress over bushire losses

As I write this, Ocean Grove is shrouded by a thick blanket of smoke from the disaster of Gippsland, Kangaroo Island and the New South Wales bushires. he past 12 months have been totally distressing for lovers of the Australian bush and animals, with loss of habitats, drought, poisoning, and now ires contributing to countless deaths.

It’s very hard to be positive in such an environment. he far eastern areas of our state were some of our most beautiful, remote and, in parts, untouched forests, and they will never be the same again. here have been some interesting bird sightings around the Geelong region over the Christmas break.

On December 18, an eastern yellow wagtail was seen at Hospital Swamp by Margaret and Richard Alcorn.

Yellow wagtails are migrants from the Northern Hemisphere to Australia. here have been a few sightings in southern Australia, although in the north they are regularly seen in summer, especially around Broome and Darwin.

Wagtails are quite widespread in the Northern Hemisphere – their nearest relatives here in Australia are the pipits.

At the same time as the wagtail was seen, a ruf, which is a migratory wader, was also

Kevin’s photo of Latham’s snipe at Begola wetlands, above, and right, a newly ledged brown falcon. (Supplied)

spotted at Hospital Swamp.

I ventured to Hospital Swamp to have a look, along with a dozen or so fellow birdwatchers, but didn’t spot the wagtail or the ruf. I did see a few juvenile dusky woodswallows, which was lovely.

On the subject of juvenile birds, I’ve seen two very young brown falcons lately; one was on Banks Road around the housing development area, and the other was in Lake Road, Connewarre. I also saw a newly ledged pair of Paciic gulls at the Ocean Grove boat ramp on the Barwon River.

On Christmas Day I was looking at the gannets at Pope’s eye while returning from Dromana on the Queensclif ferry, when I spotted two grey-brown sea birds chasing a pair of crested terns.

My photos were pretty poor as the birds were a few hundred metres away, but the grey

birds were identiied as Arctic jaegars, so I was very excited to have seen them so close to home. he Arctic jaeger measures about 48cm in length, so they are not very big. his bird will feed on rodents, insects, eggs, chicks and small birds in the breeding season, but the majority of its diet (especially in winter and on migration) is made up of food that it acquires by robbing other birds of their catches, which is probably what they were doing when chasing the terns.

I did see a new bird (for me) in Ocean Grove over the Christmas period, which was a Paciic or fork-tailed swit. Tom Fletcher told me to look out for this bird one stormy day, and I drove around the Grove looking for the birds, and I spotted them lying over the Collendina pub. hey were much smaller than I imagined them to be (19cm in length) and very hard to photograph. hese tiny birds ly to Australia in

the summer months from Asia.

Kevin sent me some photos of some beautiful birds at Begola wetlands, including Latham’s snipe, royal spoonbills, freckled ducks and a coot family.

Andrea Dennett reported that a hooded plover ledged at Point Lonsdale on Christmas Day. Ocean Grove local Leo informed me that he saw two hoodie chicks on the beach between Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove, so please ensure that dogs are on a lead when on the beach, thanks.

I just wanted to pay tribute to a bird watching maestro, Gordon McCarthy, who passed away on 30 of December, aged 96. Gordon was an inspiration because of his kindness and knowledge of the natural world, and it was a privilege to have known him.

RIP dear Gordon.

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The Bard at his best

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One of world’s most loved tragedies is coming to Leura Park Estate.

Leura Park Estate, together with Essential heatre, presents two performances of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, one of the Bard’s most powerful and popular works.

Tempted by the prophecies of three mysterious witches and encouraged by his power hungry wife, Macbeth’s ambition to be King of Scotland leads him into a nightmarish world of evil, deceit and murder.

Shakespeare’s rousing tragedy is illed with ferocious battles, supernatural horrors, stunning language and some of the Bard’s most vivid characters.

In a time where people are hooked on Game of hrones and Black Mirror, where political ambition drives decisions at any cost, Essential heatre takes it back to where it all began.

As the sun sets, the dark night approaches and the witches come out to play let yourself be taken on this tremendous journey.

Leura Park Estate has hosted sell-out Shakespeare in the Vines events every year since 2011 and is delighted to present such a fabulous concept over two nights. his year Leura Park will again be staging the performance within the barrel shed and winery enclave, which ensures weather protection for patrons while featuring a terriic working winery ambience amid a backdrop of majestic cypress trees and undulating paddocks. here will be a range of food options on-site to suit all budgets and tastes.

Wine, beer and cider will also be available for purchase before and ater the performance.

Post-performance, there will be live music until late on both nights where guests can meet and mingle with the cast. he performances are on Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15.

Gates open at 5pm for a 7pm performance start on both nights. Tickets are available only via Geelong Arts Centre and cost $45.

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WHAT’S ON Music/live events

Recreation Hall

Barwon Heads Hotel ■ Check Barwon Heads Hotel on Facebook Piping Hot Chicken Shop ■ Check pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.

Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall ■ Making waves music/poetry aternoon every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2-5.30pm.

Ocean Grove Hotel ■ See oceangrovehotel.com.au/whats-on/ for upcoming events.

■ Calisthenics classes incorporating dance,

Markets and fairs Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market ■ hird Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.

Barwon Heads Community Hall ■ Last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.

Get active Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove

song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 he Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail.com Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove ■ Monday 9.15am Gentle low impact exercise to music. All itness levels and ages. Everyone welcome. Phone Marg on 0407-244 767.

■ hursday 1pm, Crat Group.

Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove ■ Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Marg, 5255 1335.

Queensclif RSL Hall ■ Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Marg ,5255 1335.

Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway ■ Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). 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, he ■ 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.

Carpet Bowls ■ Indoor carpet bowls. 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, ater hours 0431-789 048.

Reading and writing Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents

Avenue and he Avenue.

■ Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime.

■ hursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery

Verses.

■ Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime.

■ hird Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm,

book chat for adults. Visit geelonglibraries. vic.gov.au Bellarine Training and Community Hub ■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.

Health and wellbeing Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale ■ Stafed by qualiied 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.

CLUBS MEET Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Hwy end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm.

Marg, 5256 2550.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/seniors) at Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove.

Ian, 5256 2242 or Peter, 0400 093 831 Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am-3pm - and Wednesday, 9am-noon, 17 Smithton Grove.

Ted Price, 5255 2595.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre.

Steve, 0438 019 991 Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Memorial Hall.

Social soft tennis gathering for women over 55.

Jeanette, 5256 1633 Springs TOWN Club Inc (Take Off Weight Naturally), Drysdale, 9-11am at Drysdale Uniting Church Hall.

Jan, 0403 221 737 or 5255 3839

First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, Geelong East Men’s Shed, Coppards Rd, East Geelong at 7.30pm.

Warwick Hansen 0419 563 904, Dave Davies 0419 998 781 or email bffa@hotmail.com.

Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm, at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street.

Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873

Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club.

Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St. Dianne, 0422 134 810 Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club.

Graeme 0428-500 462, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Ave, Newtown.

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 Bryan Olsen, 5255 1821

Sports

Pavilion.

Tuesdays Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally (TOWN) Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30 pm, at Old Ocean Grove Football Clubrooms, Draper St Ocean Grove.

0428 584 663 or 0421 789 296 Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club.

0457 315 900 Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads. All abilities and voices welcome.

Jo, 5254 2670.

Ocean Grove Chess Club, Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm, $2.50 per session.

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 Tuesday of every month Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of month, 10.15am, free cuppa and a chat.

Jackie, 0439 473 244.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove.

Ian, 5256 2242 or Peter, 0400 093 831.

Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace, Tuesdays at 1pm. Also Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30pm.

Dianne, 5255 2996 Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities.

Jo, 5254 2670

Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins St, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker each meeting.

Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome.

Jackie, 0439 473 244.

First & third Tuesday of month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Barwon Heads Senior Citizens Club, 5A Clifford Pde, Barwon Heads. New Lions welcome.

Phone 0418 524 873

Last Tuesday of every month.

Bellarine for Refugees, Meeting at the Community Garden, Barwon Heads on Tuesday 29 October 2.45pm. New members welcome.

Rosemary, bellarine4r@gmail.com

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.

Steve 0438 019 991

First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. 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. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, 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.

Pam, 5255 5152.

Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.

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Country Women’s Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch meeting 7.30pm Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove.

New members and visitors welcome.

0426-889 456.

Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect the coastline.

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.

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Fridays Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Breast Cancer Support Group, last Friday of each month at Ocean Grove Bowling Club at 12.30pm for lunch.

Julie Rodger, 0435 362 573 Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards.

5258 3435 or 5278 9796 Queenscliff Croquet Club Introduction to Croquet sessions on Fridays,1.30pm-3pm.

Ann, 5278 3480 or Gail, 5258 2270.

Saturdays

Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse.

Gary, 0408-812 438 Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club.

June Hansen, 0422 142 882 Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace.

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Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean

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DINE

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A sumptuous menu awaits at Ocean Grove Bowling Club. (Rebecca Hosking)

Bowling up fresh hospitality Situated on the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula, Ocean Grove Bowling Club is one of the most modern and family-friendly bowling and hospitality complexes with a wide range of areas to suit your every need. he lounge bar boasts a TAB lounge and sports bar and caters to every punter’s need.

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tap beers or something from the fully stocked bar. he Members Lounge is home to the bistro dining room. With its diverse range of afordable meals, operating seven days for lunch and hursday through to Saturday for dinner, the Members Lounge continues to grow in popularity.

Customers can be sure to enjoy a fun night out with member’s draws on hursday nights and Friday night meat rales.

Leleans Restaurant is open seven days a week for dinner, with the extensive menu catering to all tastes. Menus are updated regularly, with fresh, seasonal local produce complemented by daily specials and a diverse wine list.

Complete with its children’s play room you can be sure to experience a fun night out in a cosy, relaxed atmosphere while Leleans’ courteous and attentive staf provide you with full table service.

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are open and ready for business. With two grass greens and one newly refurbished synthetic green, Ocean Grove Bowling Club is the perfect place for your next event. he Barefoot Bowls packages will cater to your every need, complete with on-green beverage and barbecue options.

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SENIORS

Planning brings peace of mind

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Village lifestyle beckons Kensington Retirement Village is a vibrant community with resort-style facilities nestled on the Bellarine Peninsula.

In the suburb of Leopold, a short drive from the centre of Geelong and the spectacular Great Ocean Road and its surrounding towns and beaches, the village is within easy reach of public transport, shopping centres, medical facilities and a sealed walking track. his boutique village comprises 71 modern, stylish and spacious villas. Villas ofer two or three bedrooms, single or double garages, one or two bathrooms, well-planned kitchens and open plan living, all set in beautifully landscaped gardens. he state-of-the-art Community Centre incorporates lounge, dining, games area

with three billiard tables, theatre room and a well-stocked library. here is a gym, heated indoor pool, spa and sauna. here are numerous lifestyle-enhancing activities available such as singing group, line dancing, bowls and bocce, walking group, billiards, cards games, bingo, art, crat and happy hour. he village is open for inspection Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday by appointment.

Phone 5250 1675 to make an appointment or to request an information pack which will be mailed out to you.

Creating a sense of security for the future is an important part of any inancial planning process, which can include a recommendation that a Funeral Bond or Prepaid Funeral Plan be organised to assist in maximising Centrelink entitlements.

Alyson Burchell, funeral director at Tuckers Funeral & Bereavement Service, says that both these terms describe the two main products available that are accepted by Centrelink.

“When entering into a funeral plan,” Alyson says, “it’s important to know the diference between these two products. hey are oten seen as being the same, but they are very diferent in how they work.

“Getting the right information maximises the chance for people to get the best inancial – and emotional – outcomes.”

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• A Funeral Bond currently allows you to invest up to $13,250. here is no agreement or guarantee your funeral is covered. Centrelink’s web page states that your bond must be assigned to a funeral director. Centrelink will require regular updates of your bond.

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SPORT

Competitors prepare for open water challenge

By Mark Heenan Entries are now open for this month’s fourth annual Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club Ocean Open Water Swim Festival which takes place on Saturday, January 25. he January-based event coincides with the Australia Day long weekend and is sponsored by major partners Bellarine Peninsula Psychology and Hotondo Homes.

Ocean Grove SLSC president Chris Paterson said the popularity of its surf club swim fundraiser had grown in recent years and he expects the 2020 summer event to attract about 500 competitors.

“Entry numbers have been growing each year so we would expect another record number of entries, ideally around the 500 mark,” Mr Paterson told he Voice.

Mr Paterson said the OGSLSC Ocean Open Water Swim Festival, which irst began in 2017, had blessed competitors with warm and sunny conditions, a low tide and calm conditions over the past three years.

“Weather and especially ocean conditions

Entries are open for the fourth annual Ocean Grove SLSC Ocean Open Water Swim Festival.

are very important to the event and we have been blessed with fantastic weather the past three years,” he said.

“Fingers crossed we will have the same this year.” he OGSLSC Ocean Open Water Swim Festival is one of the surf club’s biggest

fundraisers, alongside the prestigious Rip to River Classic fun run which celebrated its 40th anniversary on December 28 last year. “hese events make up the club’s biggest fundraisers for the year and we rely on the signiicant contribution of our volunteer members to not only run the events of the

day, but to assist with the countless hours of administration and set up required to deliver a safe and fun event.”

Last year’s 2.5km Enduro Swim event champion Sam Sheppard, a seven-time Pier to Pub winner, won’t compete this year and told he Voice he will be in Adelaide for the Australia Day long weekend.

Sheppard also won the inaugural 2.5km Enduro Swim at the irst OGSLSC Ocean Open Water Swim Festival in 2017.

Swim distances are for all ages.

Events include 400m junior/novice swim which starts about 8.15am, the 2.5km Hotondo Homes Enduro Swim which commences at 9am and the 1.2km Classic Swim which starts at 10am.

Register via oceangroveslsc.asn.au or log onto the Register Now website at https:// www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register. aspx?E=36993 for more information.

Walk-in registrations are available and swim bands collection begins from 6.30am on the day. Prices start from $30 for Under 18 age participants.

Nippers take to the water

By Mark Heenan housands packed Torquay’s Cosy Corner for the irst Life Saving Victoria junior state carnival of 2020 on January 3, which included 115 Ocean Grove SLSC Nipper participants.

More than 1200 Nippers from 21 life saving clubs and surf life saving clubs across Victoria competed in warm conditions and calm surf, while numerous oicials and families were in attendance.

Last year’s popular annual Life Saving Victoria junior carnival at Cosy Corner was cancelled due to extreme heat.

Ocean Grove SLSC junior activities committee member Peter Walsh said the Surf Coast-based event provided a strong level of competition and participation with the club’s 100 plus entrants.

“It was a great level of competition and participation from all the kids,” said Walsh, an Under 12s age group manager.

“Every heat is a cracker, all the kids have (had) plenty of opportunities to do diferent things (and events).”

Ocean Grove SLSC inished second with an overall tally of 50 points and was the highest placed regional-based club, while Melbourne-based Mornington LSC was on top with 94 points.

Mentone LSC was the third highest-ranked club with 41 points.

In team competitions, Ocean Grove claimed second place in both the male Under 12s Beach Relay and Surf Teams events.

In the male Under 13s Surf Teams event, Ocean Grove inished second and was the leading Victorian-based club ater South Australian-based Brighton Surf Life Saving Club took out top spot.

Ocean Grove claimed third spot in the Under 13s female Aqua Cameron.

New OGSLSC Nipper Hudson Pearce, a former Mordialloc junior competitor, won the Under 13s male board race in his irst junior carnival for Ocean Grove.

Star local competitors Hayley Mackinder and Cookie Robinson came fourth and ith respectively in the inal of the Under 13s board race. he next junior state carnival takes place in Melbourne’s south-east at Mordialloc Life Saving Club on Saturday, January 18.

In other developments, more than 60 Ocean Grove SLSC senior competitors took part in the LSV senior carnival at Anglesea on Sunday, January 5.

Cooler conditions were on hand at the Anglesea senior carnival, which involved Surf Boats and Rescue and Resuscitation (R & R) event competitions.

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Main: Charlie Carlson (middle) competes in the Under 12s Beach Flags. 202904 (Mark Heenan Media) Bottom left: Abbey Walsh and Scarlett Gilmour.

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Above left: Pippi McIntyre competes in the Beach Sprints at Life Saving Victoria senior carnival at Anglesea. (Nish Photography) Above: Will McDonald competes in the Under 14s Iron event at LSV senior carnival at Anglesea. (Nish Photography) Above right: Finn Spark competes in the Under 13 Board Race. 202904 (Mark Heenan Media) Right: OGSLSC Under 8 participants Ellie Cox and Chloe Sparks with their winners’ ribbons after the Beach Relay. (Mark Heenan Media)

SPORT

Grubbers farewell a club favourite Ocean Grove commemorated the passing of long-time supporter Ian ‘Boofa’ Whitehead during a key four-wicket Round 9 victory over Barrabool on Saturday, January 11.

Grubber players wore black armbands for Whitehead, a passionate Ocean Grove cricket and football clubman and committee person, who passed away only hours before the clash.

Grubber captain-coach Paul Jubber said it was a great joy for Whitehead to witness the club break its A Grade premiership 16-year drought last season.

“He (had) been sick for quite a while, he thought that he might not have seen us win a lag, it meant a lot to him when we won the lag – there were tears from him when we won,” Jubber told the Voice.

“We loved ‘Boofa’ and will miss him dearly.” he Grubbers chased down 184 ater

Barrabool made 5/183 from 40 overs.

Lindon Giufrrida claimed the key wicket of Kane Pickering (9).

“Lindon’s got that knack of knocking over the opposition’s best batsman at times, they (Barrabool) rely heavily on Kane so to get him cheaply was pleasing,” Jubber said.

Giufrrida (1/19), Dan Roddis (1/22) all-rounder Mick hornton (1/32) all took one wicket, while Dylan horley claimed 3/53 from eight overs.

Openers Huon Bertino (24) and Shaun Fankhauser (42) posted their third half-century partnership this season with a 55-run stand.

Rising star Fletcher Long (52) shared in an 82-run fourth wicket partnership with hornton (36) who returned from a hamstring injury. Ocean Grove inished at 6/185 from 37.2 overs.

Back-to-back unbeaten centuries from Grubber batsman Nathan Down wasn’t enough secure Ocean Grove B1 victory against Barrabool.

Down, who scored 106 not out and also 113 not out on December 21, was the standout in Ocean Grove’s total of 7/194 from 40 overs.

Barrabool made 4/202 from 38 overs and won by six wickets at Shell Road.

Corey Buxton played his irst game for more than two years and took 3/34 from eight overs.

Rhys Sheather had a day out in his irst competitive club hit-out for more than a year in Ocean Grove’s 65-run victory over Little River in C1. Sheather top scored with 64 in the total of 8/206. Little River compiled 6/141 from 40 overs – Sheather took 3/24 from seven overs.

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James, 18, Caitie, 21 and Bruce Sampson swam in the 40th Pier to Pub. (Picture supplied by Bruce Sampson)

Pier to Pub’s family affair he 40th anniversary of Lorne’s iconic Pier to Pub Ocean Open Water Swim took on special signiicance for the Sampson family on Saturday, January 11.

Father Bruce Sampson, daughter Caitie, 21, and son James, 18, all Ocean Grove SLSC surf patrol members, took part in the 1.2 kilometre swim, which is the largest open water swim in the world.

Youngest James was the irst Sampson across the inish line in 15:35, while Caitie inished in 17:47 and Bruce came in a time of 19:54.

Bruce said eldest daughter Bec, 25, was unable to compete in this month’s Pier to Pub due to her work in Sydney.

“We have been doing the swim as a family for about eight or nine years,” Bruce said.

“Usually (we) have Bec as well but she had work back in Sydney, so couldn’t make it.

“Would have been her (Bec’s) 10th year.”

Bruce said wife Libby Sampson was part of the support crew.

In other developments, Hayden Cotter (10:55) won his third Pier to Pub title in a row, while Olympic swimmer Mack Horton (10:59) inished second for the fourth time at the prestigious event.

Queenslander Lani Pallister (11:49) scored a hat-trick of wins ater she inished ahead of runner-up Harriet Brown (11:51), a former Ocean Grove SLSC competitor and a Pier to Pub six-time winner.

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Above top: Collendina veteran Richie Peters made 26 not out. Above left: Barwon Heads ’’keeper Simon Seignior runs to ball as Cobra batting pair Richie Peters and Jack Doyle scamper through for a single. Above right: Jye Hearps picked up the key wickets of Lewy Hyland and Sam Schaller.

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Cobras fall short, again

By Mark Heenan Collendina A1 remains winless ater nine rounds ater Barwon Heads scored a six-wicket victory at RT Fuller Oval on Saturday. he Seagulls won with more than four overs to spare ater they inished at 4/135 from 35.1 overs in response to Collendina’s total of 7/132 from 40 overs.

Experienced Cobra batsman Ben Ricardo who opened top scored with 46, said the Cobras fell 20 to 30 runs short of posting a competitive total.

“We felt like we were 20 or 30 runs short, but in saying that we dropped two catches at crucial stages,” Ricardo said.

Veteran Richie Peters (26 not out) shared in a 32-run seventh-wicket stand with youngster Jack Doyle (10), who kept wicket for Collendina

in only his third A1 match.

“He (Doyle) came in and showed a lot of composure and we were in a bit of trouble and lost two or three quick wickets and him and Richie put on a good little partnership together,” he said.

“He got (10) with the bat, there is always an upside to everything and Jack Doyle is only 15,” Collendina Cricket Club coach Eddie Elwood said.

Cobra A1 captain Nathan Walter played his irst match since he injured his knee in Round 1 on 5 October, was dealt a cruel blow and run out for a duck by star Seagull ielder Lewy Hyland.

Damian McMahon bowled economically and took 3/17 from eight overs for the home side.In reply, Barwon Heads’ openers Lewy Hyland (24), Sam Schaller (17) both got starts before Cobra Jye Hearps, who took 2/21 from

eight overs, removed the pair.

Youngster Charlie Hurst top scored with 33.

Cobra Charlie Lamb (0/27) played his irst A1 game of 2019/20 and bowled seven overs.

Lachy Campbell (29 not out) and Teia Miles (23 not out) both guided Barwon Heads to victory.

“Young Charlie Hurst was great again and Teia coming into ice the game was good to (along with Lachy Campbell),” Barwon Heads captain Sam Schaller said.C1 COLLENDINA defeated St leonards by 20 runs in C1 Grade at Collendina.

Collendina made 184 and St Leonards 8/164 with Dean Britt taking 4/29 from eight overs.

ARMSTRONG Creek defeated Collendina by eight wickets in C2 Grade. he Cobras made 8/75 from 39 overs, while Armstrong Creek inished at 2/79 from 11 overs in reply.

Top four for Grove runner Ocean Grove distance runner Nick Wightman inished fourth at the Mountain to Surf run at Lorne on Friday, January 10.

He inished in a time of 24:18 in the 8km event as more than 2200 competitors took part in the popular annual Lorne based fun run now in its 36th year.

Edward Marks, a Monash University student from Elwood, stormed home and won his irst Mountain to Surf 8km title in a time of 23:40, while Ben Kelly came second in 23:57 and Alexander Ritchie inished third in 24:01. Wightman, 34, was the irst runner across the inish line in the senior category. In the women’s Mountain to Surf 8km event, back-to-back champion Ellie Pashley, who broke the female race record at last year’s event in 26:00, won her third title in a row in 26:27.

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SPORT

Surface ‘unsafe’: Club

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Cricket Club has sparked fresh concerns its home playing surface at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval at Shell Road is unsafe to play on.

Grubber senior coach Paul Jubber said the condition of the ground, which hosts Ocean Grove A and B Grade ixtures, had been sub-standard and unsatisfactory for some time.

He said an uneven and inconsistent outield meant other Bellarine venues, including Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve, Drysdale and Portarlington were far better playing surfaces.

“To ield on it probably at times is unsafe, it is incredibly inconsistent (with its bounce), it is super hard, it is super spongy, and then it is incredibly uneven,” Jubber told he Voice.

“It does not really make for a good cricket surface.

“It is sub-standard compared to those grounds. If you look at Drysdale or a Portarlington, Queensclif or an (Ocean Grove) Memorial they all are fantastic surfaces and great to play cricket on.”

Club president John Giufrida said from Shell Road the oval looked to be in good condition, but upon closer inspection it was a diferent perspective.

“From up on the road as you drive past on Shell Road it looks fantastic, but that is a perception you get, on the ground you can see how bad it is,” Mr Giufrida said.

“It is dangerous, it is uneven and we have had a couple of injuries already. It does cause us problems. “hat has been the problem for this ground all along – it doesn’t have an even, good grass cover and an even lat surface.”

Mr Giufrrida conirmed he made contact with Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher, an Ocean Grove-based Bellarine ward councillor, about concerns over the playing surface.

Mayor Asher said when she met Mr Giufrida in December he discussed challenges the cricket club faced with the condition of Shell Road ground and the club’s transportable training equipment.

“He (John) explained some of the challenges that the club is facing with pitch quality, total playing surface and the logistical challenges of transporting training equipment to the nets,” mayor Asher said. “he quality of the oval as a whole (had been discussed) and the standard of the pitch, particularly relative to other clubs and A Grade team playing surfaces. “he quality of all our regional sporting facilities is a high priority not least because

Ocean Grove Cricket Club captain-coach Paul Jubber and president John Giuffrida have raised concerns over Ray Menzies Memorial Oval playing surface. (Mark Heenan Media)

they are so important to our communities and club members.”

Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association is yet to schedule an A Grade grand inal at Shell Road, which is widely regarded as the premier sporting facility on the Bellarine.

“We haven’t had an A Grade inal here

Triathlete’s honour Ocean Grove triathlete Georgie Mervin is the new race ambassador at the Indented Head Yacht Club’s Wreck2Reef Open Water Swim on Saturday, February 8.

Mervin, a mother of two, said it was an honour to be involved with the Bellarine-based Open Water swim.

“Well what an event to get involved with – Indented Head Yacht Club’s Wreck2Reef,” she said.

“Held at the calm, safe and protected waters of Half Moon Bay at Indented Head with a 2.5 kilometre, 1.2km, 500m and (the) 300m junior dash and dig (swims) to choose from.”

In 2016, Mervin was the irst 40-49 age group female winner of the inaugural Barwon Heads’ triathlon.

Last summer she won the 40-49 female age category 1.2 kilometre swim at the Wreck2Reef with a time of 17:56.

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inish line in the 2.5km swim with a time of 35:09.

Mervin inished seventh overall from 76 competitors in the 2.5km swim in 2019. he 11th annual Wreck2Reef Open Water Swim is a fundraiser for the Indented Head Yacht Club’s young tackers program aimed at youngsters wishing to learn to sail.

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Ocean Grove triathlete Georgie Mervin about to cross the inish line at last summer’s 1.2km Wreck2Reef Open Water Swim with great support from her children Jack and Jenna.

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because the ground is sub-standard,” Mr Giufrida said.

“It is a great facility down here and we have had a huge amount of money invested into the community by putting in the brand new pavilion, we have wonderful lights, it is a great viewing ground and we have got a fantastic

scoreboard and we have everything that it takes to host good level games of cricket, footy and sport in general,” Jubber said.

In recent years Winchelsea, Portarlington, Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve and Drysdale venues have hosted Bellarine cricket A Grade grand inals.