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Memento is off the hook After surviving bowel cancer, Daniel Rozycki wanted a lifelong memory from his days as a young man suring the waves at Ocean Grove. Mr Rozycki, 60, grew up in Ballarat but found comfort on the Surf Coast and the Bellarine Peninsula where he spent years forming friendships and memories. “Unfortunately I got sick about 18 months ago with bowel cancer,” he said. “I’m living proof of ‘do the test and you get a second chance’, otherwise I’d be pushing up daisies.” Mr Rozycki’s idea for a memento from his time at Ocean Grove gained momentum after seeing some of Jarryn Dower’s artworks at a local market. The pair collaborated to create a unique board – the end result is a stunning piece. It takes Mr Dower months to customise a board with his stippling style, which is a series of dots to form the painting. “I’d hate to guess how many there are but I’d estimate there’s at least a million dots on a surfboard in the creation of it,” he said. “I started drawing on surfboards as a hobby between uni assignments. Everyone loved it so I kept going at it and turned it into a small business.” To see Mr Dower’s artwork, visit: www. jarryndowerart.com. Justin Flynn
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Arrests over grafiti spree By Justin Flynn Police have made multiple arrests in relation to a spate of graiti across the Bellarine Peninsula. With assistance from Geelong council, Crime Stoppers, members of the public and local business, Bellarine police have identiied and arrested alleged ofenders in Leopold, Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Drysdale. he alleged ofenders range from youths to adults, both male and female, Sergeant Shane Connolly said.
“Bellarine police take the matter seriously and encourage any information as to identifying the ofenders to be forwarded to Crime Stoppers or your local police station,” Sergeant Connolly said. he arrests follow a graiti spree on the peninsula, which angered locals. Sergeant Connolly said graiti was the cause of a number of issues and complaints from the community. “Not only does it look terrible and displays a total lack of respect to members of the
community, it is time-consuming to clean the graiti and incurs a huge cost to the victim,” he said. “In some cases we are talking a full replacement of the item as it has damaged the building, fence, board, vehicle, sign. “Police are identifying the costs when charging ofenders and requesting restitution at court to assist the victims who are out of pocket. he costs can be extremely high.” Sergeant Connolly said people sometimes believed graiti was a minor ofence, but when
not addressed could develop into further issues. “his also encourages ofenders to go on further to damage properties, gardens, community centres and areas. his then follows on further where we see an increase in thet – thet from motor vehicles as well as stolen vehicles.” Meanwhile, two people will appear in court on summons for alleged criminal damage at Leopold Primary School in January. Bellarine Police estimated the damage to the school was about $5000.
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Smoke, asthma and broken ribs couldn’t stop Nigel Long’s streak of six consecutive People’s Rides. he 57-year-old from Ocean Grove again completed the ride, part of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, despite his hampered preparation this summer. “My training leading into this year didn’t go as well because of all the smoke that we’ve had around,” he said. “I have asthma, which makes [riding in smoke] more diicult.”
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While he reckons he would have completed the longer ride, he admits he “would have struggled” due to his lack of preparation. He said a tail wind on 13th Beach Road, which “swung around” behind the cyclists on both Horseshoe Bend Road and towards Geelong, was “perfect”. “hat never happens, I usually have a headwind and then it turns and I have a headwind again. We couldn’t have asked for better wind conditions.” he humidity also helped, despite a few showers, as cold dry air could create “problems”
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Ocean Grove takes on developers By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove Business Association has moved to stop developers from encroaching on the town’s settlement boundary. More than 3500 people have signed an online petition to prevent developers from extending the Ocean Grove Town Settlement Boundary to include land west of Grubb Road, land east of Banks Road and a strip of land to the north between the current Oakdene housing development and the Bellarine Highway. OGBA said the town’s “laidback, friendly
character and stunning natural environment is under threat from developers”. “Experts on all sides, during the current Council Amdt C395 Independent Panel process, agreed that the existing residential zoned land inside the current Ocean Grove Settlement Boundary has the capacity to create a further 2800 residential lots which would mean another 6700 people,” OGBA chair Phil Edwards said. “Based on council’s town planning data this is well in excess of 15 years of supply of land … yet developers want the opportunity to have
even more land available for even more housing development. “hey seek future access to a parcel of about 300 hectares of land to the west of Grubb Road, along the northern boundary of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve, as well as land north of the existing Oakdene/Kingston housing developments.” Mr Edwards said OGBA “conservatively estimates” the land would have the capacity for at least 3600 dwellings or 10,600 people on top of the possible 6700 people already in the boundary.
Mr Edwards said moves to change the boundary were in direct contradiction with a Labor government move in October last year, declaring the Bellarine Peninsula a Distinctive Area and Landscape. He said OGBA “strongly supports” council’s position not to change the Ocean Grove Settlement Boundary. “Help us … send a clear message to the Victorian government that the community does not want the Ocean Grove Settlement Boundary changed now or in the future.” he online petition is at chng.it/44MPprTqrJ.
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A welcome feast for all When Nithi, a Sri Lankan Tamil refugee living in Point Lonsdale, initiated the irst Tamil Welcome Feast in Queensclif last year, he had three aims. He hoped to connect to the community, share the food of his culture and increase people’s understanding that refugees are not to be feared. Together with three Tamil refugee friends from Geelong, Nithi has since prepared
wonderful feasts that tempt all the senses. He has also touched hearts, with his warmth, dignity and courage. With support from volunteers from Queensclif Rural Australians for Refugees and Queensclif Uniting Church, this social food project ofers more than just a meal. It has led to connections, community friendships and a sharing of cultures. he Tamil Welcome Feast team is back
again this year, with some exciting new additions to the February feast – Idiyappam and Sambar. he feast is on Saturday, February 15 at 7pm at Uniting Church Hall, Queensclif. A vegetarian option is available, and the bar will be open from 6.45pm. Tickets are $40 per adult and bookings are essential via trybooking.com/BHOKA. Details: Sue, 0418 340 155
Collendina Cricket Club is hoping to attract more than 100 women to its pink stumps day. Proceeds will go to the McGrath Foundation, which funds breast-care nurses who support individuals experiencing breast cancer and their families. Guest speakers, live music from the Violas, rales, drinks, nibbles and fun are on the agenda. An Uber will be on hand to make sure patrons get home safely. he day will coincide with Collendina’s C1 Grade home clash against arch-rivals Ocean Grove, with both sides playing for a top two spot and home semi-inal. he day kicks of with all club juniors stepping out in pink. he Cobras’ pink stumps day is on Saturday, February 15 from 3pm to 6pm. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased from the club on the day. Justin Flynn
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Council objects to pokies bid By Justin Flynn Geelong council will contest an application to increase the number of electronic gaming machines (EGMs) at Cliton Springs Golf Club. he council resolved to oppose the club’s bid to add a further 10 EGMs, which would increase the total by 25 per cent to 50 EGMs. he council has allocated $30,000 to allow it to present a submission to a Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) hearing. he resolution
follows an assessment by the council, which found there would be net community detriment if the application was approved. Greater Geelong has the most EGMs of any Victorian municipality (1274), hosting 300 more than the second highest, Greater Dandenong (957). Greater Geelong recorded losses of $119.1 million in 2018-19. Community health, wellbeing and safety chairman, Cr Pat Murnane said: “We have taken a strong stance on recent applications as we are concerned by the link between higher
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at a VCGLR hearing for both. he Belmont RSL application was approved by the VCGLR subject to conditions, while the Geelong Polish Association’s bid was refused by the commission. Mayor Stephanie Asher said: “Council is committed to reducing the level of harm from gambling within the municipality. “With pockets of socio-economic disadvantage in Cliton Springs, an increase in machines has the potential to create more problem gambling and negatively impact the community.”
Estate decision delayed A community campaign has again delayed a proposed 550-house estate in Drysdale that objectors believe will “kill” the town’s rural character. At last month’s council meeting, councillors requested Planning Minister Richard Wynne appoint an independent panel to consider a planning amendment required for the proposal. Drysdale Cliton Springs Curlewis Association president Mercedes Drummond expressed a mixed reaction to the decision. “We would have liked them to have been brave and bold and say, ‘we don’t think this is a good idea – we will vote against it’,” she said. “But they could have voted for it to go ahead, which would have been worse. So I guess we’ve got to be grateful for that. “It allows us to put our point across one more time.” he proposed amendment seeks to rezone 28 rural living zoned properties on either
side of Central Road, Drysdale, to support the proposed estate. Ample Investments Group, which plans to redevelop the land and requested the council amendment, owns eight of the 28 properties. Council has received 71 public submissions on the proposal, with the overwhelming majority objecting to it. Of those, 21 were objections from residents of Marsh Court, who opposed the proposed extension of the court to the planned estate. Community associations across the Bellarine Peninsula had objected to the proposal, according to Mrs Drummond. “heir concern is today it’s Drysdale – tomorrow it will be them,” she said. City Hall said it would refer all submissions, and its responses to them, to the panel, which is scheduled to begin in April. Councillors previously postponed discussions on the estate last December. Luke Voogt
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Beware plastic in recycling By Cr Trent Sullivan I’m sure it’s been a big relief to Bellarine residents that recycling has been back up and running since December. It certainly has been for me. here have been a few changes since then, with milk and juice cartons no longer accepted, along with sot plastic packaging, black meat trays, greasy pizza boxes, kids toys and white polystyrene. In our irst month back in the swing of things, 30 per cent of items in our bins were contaminants, meaning they weren’t recyclable and went straight to landill. Sot plastic packaging, including plastic bags, seem to be the main culprit. We have some room for improvement, which is why the city has started yellow bin inspections to help educate residents, with stickers to explain what can and can’t go in to be placed on the bins if there are contaminants. Now that the silly season has well and truly passed, council has opened up several rounds of community grants, including his Girl Can and Community Events. Receiving inancial support leads to further participation, increased accessibility, state-of-the-art facilities and many more opportunities. For instance, I recently attended a council
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Why did you want to become a volunteer surf lifesaver? Well I have always liked just being at Ocean Grove beach, I guess it is a nice place, it is always good looking out for the local community and I guess, at the end of the day, it is a requirement to compete (in carnivals) to do volunteer lifesaving.
What is your favourite thing about being on a volunteer surf patrol at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club? My favourite thing is it is a really simple place, you are always looking out for everyone, it is a fun place to be, you are with your mates even though you are on patrol and everyone here is super friendly.
What is your favourite beach? I have to say Ocean Grove main beach locally, but if I was to go to any beach outside of here I would go to Pipeline in Hawaii.
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‘Cat’ moves on property portal he rapid growth of property portal realestateview.com.au (REV) has continued, with the appointment of Antony Catalano as a board member. Mr Catalano and his business partner, billionaire investor Alex Waislitz, who acquired Australia Community Media (ACM) last year, now hold the largest interest in realestateview. com.au, with an economic stake of 26 per cent. REV is the third largest property portal in Australia. Its audience has grown by more than 40 per cent over the past 12 months. Realestateview.com.au chief executive Tony Balazs said the business had undergone a period of rapid transformation. “he opportunity to work with ACM and extend our brand through their network is a clear vote of conidence for the work we’ve been doing. he opportunity will allow us to further grow our audience and deliver improved results for our customers,” he said. “Antony has an impressive track record of rapidly growing media businesses, particularly in the real estate category. I feel conident that realestateview.com.au will grow its market value immensely by becoming part of Antony’s cross-platform media network.” Mr Catalano’s appointment to the board follows the launch of realestateview.com.au and CoreLogic’s price estimator late last year. Mr Catalano said realestateview.com.au had a range of industry attractions but its most valuable asset was it’s highly engaged audience. “his audience, coupled with the ability to deliver advertising solutions at speed, presents a compelling opportunity to create
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a multi-pronged media group inclusive of a property portal,” he said. Star News Group, publisher of this title, has been an investor in REV since 2017 along with a number of other independent media publishers. Star News Group managing director Paul homas said: “his is a business with a signiicant audience and high growth. “Antony Catalano and his 170 plus regional titles involvement will assist that rapid expansion. It will be a win for agents, vendors and buyers.”
Bowls, bare feet and beer (or wine) – what more could you ask for on a summer’s evening? Ocean Grove Bowling Club is again holding a friendly bowls competition for businesses, clubs, community groups and individuals on Mondays from February 24 to March 16, starting at 6pm. his competition has proven very successful in past years by providing a good night’s entertainment, allowing participants the opportunity to socialise with other members of the community and learn the game of lawn bowls. Teams consist of four players (male, female or mixed) and cannot include a player who has played Pennant or organised social bowls during the past ive years.
You can enter as many teams as you wish and you do not have to have the same players each week. Individuals may enter and will be placed in teams that can’t ind four members. Prizes will be awarded each week to winning teams and the premier team at the end of the four week competition will receive the Ocean Grove Voice Trophy. he cost per team is $70 per night ($17.50 per player), which includes a meal ater the game. his is a great opportunity for members of the community to have an enjoyable, fun-illed evening, so get your entry form from reception at Ocean Grove Bowling Club as soon as possible as only 28 teams can be accepted. Details: John McConville, 0407 222 010.
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Distress and despair over koalas I was horriied to read the Victorian government is investigating ater dozens of distressed, injured and dead koalas were found at a logged blue gum plantation in the state’s south-west, near Portland. he beautiful native animals in this country have been through enough over the past few years with drought, poisonings, loss of habitats, and bushires, and this blatant cruelty to animals just has to stop and be punished severely. Sometimes I want to escape to a deserted island so I don’t have to hear about what people do and the greed in the world. Speaking of such matters, if anyone would like to write to the premier and local member about the duck and quail shooting seasons going ahead despite the drought conditions, please do so. How people are allowed to shoot our beautiful native birds in the name of sport is totally beyond me, especially ater the deaths of millions of animals in the Gippsland ires. My last few days in Bermagui were spent dodging bushires, which was both scary and distressing. It was amazing to receive emergency warnings by text, and watch ires threatening homes and feeling so helpless. Fortunately a cool change helped Bermagui, but not other regions close by. Despite the bushires I did spot 89 species of birds in a week around Bermagui, the highlights being a few square-tailed kites, black-faced monarchs,
Clockwise from top left: Crested shrike-tit; Short-tailed shearwater; White duck, Blue Waters Lake; Freckled duck, Blue Waters Lake. (Pictures: Supplied)
a little eagle, two wedge-tailed eagles, a few Wonga pigeons and a sacred kingisher. I tried very hard to see a superb lyrebird this year, but failed. I hope there is still some bush
let for the lyrebirds to live in once the ires are extinguished. Since returning home I’ve had one trip on the Queensclif Ferry to Sorrento, where I saw a
small lock of about 20 short-tailed shearwaters. I was very keen to see the two killer whales that were seen by ferry staf near Pope’s Eye a few days prior, but didn’t spot them. I’m sure that the fur seals that were on the rocks at Pope’s Eye were relieved the orcas were no longer around. he unusual shelduck with the white head is still at Western Treatment Plant, and I heard on the radio that there is still dispute as to whether this duck is a South African or New Zealand shelduck. Speaking of unusual ducks, I’ve been watching an all-white duck, or a leucistic duck, at Blue Waters Lake. Leucism is a condition in which there is partial loss of pigmentation in an animal, which causes white, pale, or patchy coloration of the skin, hair, feathers, scales or cuticle, but not the eyes. At irst I thought (from a distance) that the all-white duck was a Paciic black duck, but on closer inspection I think that the duck is a mallard, which is a species that was introduced to Australia from the northern hemisphere. I enjoyed walking around a farm in Wallington with Bob, the owner, to complete a summer bird survey. We saw a common greenshank, a dozen short-tailed sandpipers, a pair of striated pardalotes, and about 30 black-winged stilts. Bob showed me a nest that was in a big tree branch that had fallen to the ground, and the nest is an old eagle nest, or eyrie. Bob told me that sea eagles built the nest, but wedge-tailed eagles have also used it over the years. he hooded plover breeding season is almost complete, with no successful ledglings in Ocean Grove. here were two ledglings in Point Lonsdale around Christmas, but none that I have heard of since.
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Artist’s lame burns bright In his irst visit to Australia, Venetian glass artist Mauro Bonaventura will be artist in residence at the 2020 Festival of Glass. Mauro weaves threads of molten glass into intricate networks of shapes, from small decorative sculptures to life-sized models of people. His creativity and skill are world-renowned; ater he leaves Drysdale, he’ll take up an invitation to visit glass artists in France. Guests at he Range, Curlewis, on Saturday, February 15, can meet Mauro and watch him at work, while enjoying local food and drinks, during Twilight Flames at 6.30pm. Large video screens will ensure that everyone has a close-up view of Mauro working. One of Mauro’s unique and highly collectable sculptures is the prize in a limited ticket rale and there will also be door prizes. Booking is via the festival website (festivalofglass.net.au) under Twilight Flames.
Click on ‘More info and booking’. Mauro will also run Pushing the Boundaries – a workshop where glass artists with some experience of lamp/torch work can learn new techniques and stretch their imaginations. he festival also included the third annual Historic Bottle Appraisal. Previous appraisal days have unearthed some real treasures, including a Les Bray St Arnaud Ginger beer (1900-18), which sold for a record $650; and a hand-blown wine bottle with a glass seal (1740) from Oxford University, which sold for a record $980.
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For the past four years, Darren and Carolyn Gregory have provided locals with the largest selection of fresh organic produce in the region. heir shop, Ocean Grove Fruit Crew, sources most produce from Melbourne markets, where items are hand-picked for freshness, seasonality and quality. “Our organic section, growing all the time, is seriously impressive and proving a big hit with locals,” Darren says. “Our organic garlic and other produce comes from a Connewarre farm that I helped establish six years ago. It’s now the largest certiied organic farm in the region and has given us extra insight into the paddock-to-plate concept.” Carolyn, whose daughter Eden also works at Fruit Crew, says they’re always looking for new organic produce from other local farmers. “Customers are already amazed with what lines our shelves – and it’s only going to get bigger and better,” she says. “Just about every
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Real community and caring at Kensington Terry and Maureen enjoy Kensington’s friendly environment. (Supplied) always available to residents, with no waiting for the likes of pool, sauna, spa and gym. here are many small activity groups, and residents can always ind one or two that takes their fancy - even pottering in the village grounds, getting hands in the soil with a bit of gardening or pruning. Energy-eicient homes have larger rooms, plus wide entry and internal doors to enable easy movement throughout. he village is also easily navigable, with zero steps, and mailboxes at the end of each street. he Gateway shopping centre, Leopold Community Hub, medical clinics and the bowling club are all within a leisurely stroll, as is the Bellarine Rail Trail for daily walks. A bus stop is just outside the front gate. Find out more at an Open Day on Saturday, March 14. Kensington Retirement Village, 51-59 Kensington Road, Leopold. Inquiries: 5250 1675 or www.kensingtonretirementvillage.com.au
plan is another springboard to begin a conversation. While the objective is to reduce assets, the process does require some discussion about funeral care choices. 4. here is no doubt that this conversation is sensitive and sometimes it’s easier to speak with someone who is not emotionally involved, such as a funeral director. “Pre-planning is about being independent and taking control of what we can,” Sue concludes. “It’s something we can do that comes with many beneits, both inancially and emotionally. “I believe a funeral plan with Tuckers can rightfully be seen as actually a legacy we leave for our family.” Sue is happy to meet anyone in the privacy of their own home, or at Tuckers Funeral & Bereavement Service premises. She is also available by appointment at 10am-noon February 27, at Mann, Smith & Associates Accountants, 3 Harrier Lane, Lara.
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Terry and Maureen, who have called Kensington Retirement Village in Leopold home for the past nine years, say even though they explored all information before making their decision, it’s oten the unacknowledged attributes and beneits that progressively come to the fore ater move-in day. “We feel very settled here and enjoy being part of a small community,” Terry says. “All the residents know each other and, when new residents arrive, there’s a warm welcome and help at hand.” Maureen agrees, adding that there’s always help, too, if one of their village friends is going through a hard patch. “Help might mean a meal, driving or just a cuppa, a smile, a hug to make someone feel better. It’s this kind of warmth and caring that’s always evident here,” she says. “And our clubhouse is always a friendly place to have a chat. “We may not have the “new“ look of other villages, but we have real community and caring - money can’t buy that.” Kensington Retirement Village facilities are
A conversation now could well mean peace of mind for the future. hat’s a conviction shared by funeral director Sue Marshman and the team at Tuckers Funeral & Bereavement Service. Sue encourages people to open the lines of communication with loved ones regarding their wishes. “Have you ever thought about your parents’ funeral wishes?” she asks. “It’s a reasonable assumption that one day we could be responsible for planning the funeral of our parents - and knowing what they want before the time comes gives all involved great comfort and clarity.” Sue explains that there are many ways to begin this important conversation that are respectful and digniied. She ofers four tips, learned by listening to families over the years: 1. Funeral planning relates to us all, so oten beginning a conversation about our own wishes irst is a practical and nicer way to begin. 2. Sometimes a conversation can be had ater attending a funeral together. 3. Maximising Centrelink entitlements through setting up a prepaid funeral
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Help and kindness when most needed hat a business is only as good as its people is a truism that applies in spades at Bellarine Memories, an Ocean Grove funeral service for 15 years and partner of Kings Funerals for the past ive. Business partners Richard Grimmett and Philip Christian, who founded Bellarine Memories, were invested in and understood the importance of community from the start. he pair agrees that a recognition that everyone and every funeral feels better when active empathy is to the fore, coupled with a simple yet creative approach, are key to how they and their entire team tick. “You have to listen, listen, listen – listen and learn about the person who died and the people who cared,” says Philip. “If people feel better for having been here, then we know we’ve done the right thing,” is how Richard puts it. hen there’s general manager, Beth King, who grew up around the family’s funeral service. She knows that grief isn’t only about crying. “It’s also about smiling and remembering,” she says. “Yes, there’s the sadness, but also the happiness of memories – the gratitude for what the departed brought into people’s lives. “What’s most important to us is that loved ones feel they’ve marked their loss in a way that’s meaningful to them so when they look back, they see they did the right thing.” Michelle Watkins, administration assistant (pre-paid funeral expert), knew when she was just 12 that it was the funeral business for her. Her career, however, didn’t start until later years and believes the life experience she brings now has proven a strength. Michelle has herself undergone the loss of someone very precious. “You bring an understanding that the family are feeling alone,” she says. “I know what that’s like, and when people come through our door there’s an empathy that helps me guide them.” It seems you could easily let such a team be part of your memories… Bellarine Memories ®, 1/6-8 Sinclair Street, Ocean Grove. Inquiries: 5255 5500 or memories.net.au
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WHAT’S ON Music/live events Barwon Heads Hotel ■ Check Barwon Heads Hotel on Facebook for the latest. Piping Hot Chicken Shop ■ Check pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs. Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall ■ Making waves music/poetry afternoon every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2-5.30pm. Ocean Grove Hotel ■ See oceangrovehotel.com.au/whats-on/ for upcoming events.
Get active Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall ■ Calisthenics classes. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail.com Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove ■ Monday 9.15am, gentle low impact
exercise to music for 55 and above. All itness levels and ages. Everyone welcome. Phone Marg on 0407 244 767. ■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group. Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove ■ Wednesdays 9am, volleyball; 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335. Queenscliff RSL Hall ■ Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335. Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway ■ Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Phone 5251 3393. Barwon Heads Community Hall ■ Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Phone 0435 481 920. Ocean Grove Walkers ■ Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking
bus, train or ferry trips. Phone Helen 0411 534 899. Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove ■ Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group. Carpet Bowls ■ Indoor carpet bowls. Meet new friends and play a friendly game of bowls. All ages welcome. Parks Hall, Portarlington. Mondays from 12.30-3pm. Cost $4 includes afternoon tea. Contact Neighbourhood House, 5259 2290, or 0431-789 048 (after hours).
Reading and writing Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. ■ Wednesdays 10.30am, Toddlertime. ■ Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses. ■ Mondays 10.30am, Preschool Storytime. ■ Third Tuesday of month 2.30-3.30pm,
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 ■ Staffed 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. History
Markets and fairs Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market ■ Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park. Barwon Heads Community Hall ■ Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.
CLUBS MEET 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, 7-9pm, (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, 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Steve, 0438 019 991. Soft tennis, 1.30-3.30pm at Memorial Hall for women over 55. Jeanette, 5256 1633. Springs TOWN Club Inc (Take Off Weight Naturally), Drysdale, every Monday, 9-11am at Drysdale Uniting Church Hall. Jan, 0403 221 737 or 5255 3839.
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
Grove. Mob: 0428 584 663 or 0421 789 296. 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. Jo on 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 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.
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. Contact Jackie 0439 473 244.
First and third Tuesday of every 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.
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Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Bryan, 5255 1821.
Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. After hours Bruce, 5255 8827. Chord Club - meet to make music: every Wednesday, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults,
Tuesdays Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally (TOWN) Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30pm, at Old Ocean Grove Football Clubrooms, Draper St Ocean
Surfside Centre. 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. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday or by contacting the U3A ofice 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, 1-2pm 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.
Fourth Wednesday of every month 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, 0422 142 882. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Dianne, 5255 1372.
Thursdays Craft & Chat Group of Ocean Grove, every Thursday during school terms, 9.30am to 11.30am at United Church Hall, Egglestone St, Ocean Grove. Cost $2. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ian, 5256 2242 or Peter, 0400 093 831.
First Thursday of every month Country Women’s Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch meeting 7.30pm
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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. New members and visitors welcome. 0426 889 456.
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, 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. Visitors welcome. Inquiries 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 Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. 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 0411 952 598.
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Mixed reaction to rain decision Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association president Ian Caldwell has defended the decision to call of round 12 two-day ixtures on February 1. Heavy rain and overnight showers resulted in all play across BPCA hard-wicket competition matches being abandoned and revised as one-day ixtures to be played on February 8. While no hard-wicket cricket took place, play went ahead in the Geelong Cricket Association turf-based competition. Caldwell said the BPCA covers a larger geographical base and the heavy rainfall which had fallen overnight meant it was in the best interests to play one-day ixtures the next week. According to BPCA rules and regulations the decision to cancel play due to weather needs to be made by 11am on the day of play. Caldwell said BPCA ground inspections took place on the day where two-day ixtures were cancelled. He visited Collendina Reserve and met with Cobra A1 skipper Nathan Walter to inspect the ground and pitch conditions. “All the GCA games are on day two of a match cycle and they leave it up to captains and the clubs to make that particular call and whether they will get a result or not,” Mr Caldwell told the Voice. “But for the BPCA, we cover a vast
Collendina A1 Grade captain Nathan Walter with BPCA president Ian Caldwell after play was cancelled. (Mark Heenan Media)
geographical larger area than the GCA, which is just suburban Geelong. “(With) Ground inspections we are talking to clubs throughout the association and also looking at the forecast. “With the amount of rain (which had) fallen (overnight) – the executives felt overall, in the best interests of cricket, play would be cancelled. “All sides (the next week) walk out on the ground playing for maximum points for a win (in the one-day game) rather than walking away for points for a draw (in a rain-afected two-day game).”
Star Collendina all-rounder Nathan Walter applauded the BPCA’s decision. “I think it is a good decision – although the conditions (here at Collendina) meant you could have got a game in,” Walter said. “You would want to have a full game, rather than be on and of the ground all day. “It is a tough call to make, but I think you have got to look ater the safety and integrity of the game a little bit as well.” Ocean Grove Cricket Club captain-coach Paul Jubber had a diferent view, he criticised the BPCA’s decision to cancel play. With his club ighting for an A1 inals berth, Jubber said an opportunity was lost to have 40 overs played on February 1. he Grubbers were due to play a two-day ixture on their home ground against ladder-leaders Anglesea. “What if the rain didn’t come, like it so oten doesn’t here when forecast? “Wrong decision.” Anglesea Cricket Club playing coach Dale Kerr said he wasn’t too concerned that round 12 ixtures would be one-day games, despite next month’s two-day inals. “Not really (concerned), it is obviously a bit wet, and it would have been good to play it as a (two-day game),” Kerr said. “At least it is all fair and we play the game as a one-dayer.” Mark Heenan
Ocean Grove’s inaugural senior women’s cricket team is all smiles after victory against St Joseph’s. (Mark Heenan Media)
Grubbers’ unbeaten run By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove’s irst ever senior women’s cricket team went through its debut season undefeated with victory over St Joseph’s in the GCA T20 South clash on February 2. he Grubbers won the top-of-the-table round 8 match against St Joseph’s, which was also unbeaten heading into the match. he rampaging Grubbers, crushed the visitors by 82 runs. Ocean Grove (48 points) inished the regular season with a 7-0 record to inish on top of the ladder. Second-placed St Joseph’s (6-1) inished on 42 points.
Both teams are set to face of again in a knockout semi-inal at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval at Shell Road on February 9. he victor faces the GCA T20 North knockout semi-inal winner in the season decider on February 16. Coach James Nessel said going through the season unbeaten was beyond his side’s expectations. “I doubt (they even) know how important it is to have some success in the irst season,” Nessel told the Voice. “Hopefully it sets a platform for future teams to build on.” St Joseph’s won the toss and sent the home side into bat in the Round 8 clash.
he Grubbers built a strong platform, compiling a highly competitive 4/138 from 20 overs. Openers Jacquie Johnston (41) and Alana Kot (32) combined for an 89-run partnership, while Jackie Montgomery chimed in with 18. Johnston had a fantastic season with 183 runs and was only dismissed once, while Kot was next best with 137 runs at 68.50 from ive innings. In reply, St Joseph’s was all out for 56. Gun bowler Andrea Frankpitt snared 2/7 from two overs and was the Grubbers’ leading wicket-taker from the regular season with seven wickets at 14.71. Jess Teague took 2/10 from three overs.
OGSLSC was well represented in recent interstate challenges. (Justin Flynn) 203518 (Supplied)
Lifesavers represent Victoria Ocean Grove senior surf lifesavers sacriiced their school holidays to train and compete in the Interstate Challenge in Queensland. A number of Ocean Grove senior team members were selected to represent their respective state teams for events at Alexander Headlands beach on the Sunshine Coast. he annual competition is a points challenge that puts state against state in a number of water and beach events, in two competitions - one a youth, and the other a senior teams challenge. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club head coach and Victorian team manager Sonia Kinsey said Ocean Grove was well represented, especially in the youth team, with seven youngsters being selected to represent Victoria. “his is a very exciting time for the club at the moment, as I have a large number of dedicated young athletes who have spent a lot of their school holidays training to reach goals such as this one,” Kinsey said. “hese kids have been training most days of the week, sometimes twice a day from mid-June and are to be congratulated on their eforts and dedication.” Four Ocean Grove athletes were also selected in the senior Victorian team, two recently competing for the state in pool lifesaving as well. Ater the Alexandra Headlands event, the senior Ocean Grove competition team travelled to Sydney to compete in the annual Australia Day weekend surf carnivals, held on Manly beach and Freshwater. he two carnivals are a stepping stone to the Victorian and Australian titles which will be held in the coming months. his team, comprising 30 athletes ranging from 13 to 19 years old, will compete in a number of events over two days, such as the Ironman and women racing, board and ski racing, swimming, beach sprints and team events. “We have a number of very good athletes competing in a variety of events, achieving some very good results,” Kinsey said. “Our under-17 girls managed to win both their taplin and board teams event, and Lex McNaughton worked hard in the inal to get second in the under-17 female ski race. “Our senior males did a large number of events with many making inals and placing in the top 10. “What was very pleasing to see was the depth of the juniors that we are now starting to have in our teams.” Justin Flynn 23 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Wednesday, 12 February, 2020
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Pavey prevails in thrilling win By Mark Heenan
Men’s champion Brad Pavey, Ryman Healthcare’s Janine Wilde and runner-up Garry Bowyer. (Supplied)
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Brad Pavey was crowned Ocean Grove Bowling Club men’s club champion last week. he Ryman Healthcare men’s inal was an epic clash between Pavey and Garry Bowyer, which went shot for shot all game. he 20-year-old Pavey started the match as favourite but Bowyer clearly had no interest in pregame odds. Bowyer looked like he was about to pounce at 23-21 in front before Pavey hit back. Pavey went into the penultimate end 24-23 and scored the single needed to add his name to the prestigious honour roll. It was inals fever at OGBC, with Kim McConville and Faye Richardson crowned Ladies Club Pairs champions while Peter Patterson took out the Men’s Veterans title. In conjunction with the three club inals the GBR Mixed Pairs inal was played with two Ocean Grove teams taking part. Elaine Price and Gary Burkett battled it out with Marg Carroll and Matt Flapper, with the
latter earning the right to head to the State Championships in April. OCEAN Grove 1 moved into top spot on the Geelong Bowls Region premier division ladder ater its clash against Eastern Park was declared a washout. Drysdale’s upset win over Queensclif in the wet meant Ocean Grove overtook Queensclif at the top of the premier division bowls ladder. Ocean Grove Bowls Club coach Matt Flapper said his team was engaged in an intense contest before heavy rain forced play to be cancelled. “We were locked in a tough battle with Eastern Park, second versus third, with a lot to play for when the showers came,” Flapper said. “It was on and of for a while and when we returned ater ‘smoko’ it got heavier when the green was starting to pool up with surface water. “We have a duty of care to all players and when discussed with the greens staf we decided the surface would take too long to return to a playable standard and we were forced to abandon play.”
‘Come and try’, say Cobras Ocean Grove Cobras Junior Football Club girls will have the chance to don their footy guernseys for the irst time in 2020. Under 10 and under 12s Cobra junior girls will play in a wider AFL Barwon, Geelong region junior girls football competition this year. The Cobras will host a junior girls footy ‘bring a friend girls come and try session’ on Wednesday, February 19 at Collendina Reserve from 5pm. Ocean Grove Voice will sponsor the inaugural Ocean Grove Cobras junior girls football team named Burchell. For information on the event contact Ocean Grove Cobras junior girls co-ordinator Jade Campbell on 0451 010 074. 24 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Wednesday, 12 February, 2020
Grove needs one more win Ocean Grove needs one victory from its inal two matches of the season to make the inals, ater ladder-leader Anglesea won a hard-fought contest on Saturday. Last season’s A1 premiers fell to a third consecutive defeat and lost by 15 runs against Anglesea. he Grubbers (39 points) dipped to fourth spot and sit above Queensclif (39 points) on percentage, while sixth-placed Barrabool (33 points) can still qualify. Anglesea (73 points) is the runaway leader at top of the ladder, while Jan Juc (48 points) is in second and Barwon Heads (39 points) in third. Batting irst, Anglesea compiled 6/160 from 40 overs in windy and warm conditions. Experienced Kangaroo batsman Ty Norman top scored with 50 and shared a third-wicket 55-run stand with star player Dale Kerr (32). An injured Stephen Jacimovic remained 28 not out. Lindon Giufrrida took 2/7 of ive overs, while captain-coach Paul Jubber inished with 2/30 from eight. In reply, Anglesea secured back-to-back victories ater bowling out Ocean Grove for 145. A competitive Ocean Grove had a shot at victory and required 20 runs from the last two overs. Opener Anton Scholtz led the way with 41. All-rounder Mick hornton (23) was next best. OCEAN Grove (2/155) defeated Anglesea (152) by eight wickets in B1 and St Leonards (8/151) won by two wickets against Ocean Grove (4/150) in C1. Aaron Habgood smashed 102 not out in Ocean Grove’s (4/225) two-run victory over Newcomb (223) in D grade. JAN JUC defeated Collendina by 110 runs. Ben Grinter was stranded on 99 not out at the completion of 40 overs as Jan Juc built a strong irst innings total of 7/223. Collendina lost the early wickets of Kade Norquay (5), Max Sutton (3) and skipper Nathan Walter (0) in the run chase. Opener Richie Peters equal top scored with 35, alongside Andy Higgins (35). Collendina was all out for 113 from only 28.3 overs. Mark Heenan