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Grovers dig deep By Justin Flynn Ocean Grovers dug deep for this year’s Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. The town raised a mammoth $33,455.42 for the annual appeal. Alistair Drayton from Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal Ocean Grove said it was a huge effort. “What an amazing day - a total of $33,455.42 was donated by the Ocean Grove community which is well and truly a remarkable, and something that the community should be proud of,” he said. “There are many people to thank, and each event has had people tirelessly working towards the bottom line of raising as much as they could. “My thanks go to all of those organisers who I know have spent many hours chasing down donations and auction items etc. “But the biggest thank you of all goes to the Ocean Grove Community as a whole as it is each and every one of you that has made this all possible, by donating your time and money for better of others.” The appeal raised $16.6 million nationwide for the hospital. A quiet achiever contributing to the RCHGFA is the ‘Welbys’ which are located at the Woolworth/Safeway Supermarkets. These purple oblong looking money boxes that collect the loose change and donations at the checkouts all year round. Ocean Grove Woolworths collected $3209.55. Collendina Caravan Park conducted its annual golf nearest-the-pin competition and auction which again year drew a large crowd. Park owners Bill and Joan Steins have been conducting the event for many years with it gaining such popularity that park residents are involved in the running of the event, which raised $8355.42. Ocean Grove and Mannerim CFA spent Good Friday roaming the streets and raised $15,186.80. Ocean Grove Bowling Club raised $4437.65, Little Birdie Cafe gathered $304 through raffles and mornings teas and Driftwood Cafe held a raffle which was by local Sue Cole and raised $194.
Above: CFA volunteers Martin Geerings, Noel Grant and Adam Wakeling. 167283 Right: Jock Smith collecting for the Royal Children's Hospital. 167283 The Dunes Cafe also held a raffle, which was won by Lynne Burgess and raised $343.50.
Ocean Grove sisters Hayley, Mia and Ella Francis held an art exhibition raised $1425 (see the story on page 5).
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Funds roll in for flood victims Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club helped raise $1106.25 for NSW and Queensland flood victims. The club placed yellow duck money boxes inside local businesses in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads and all of the money raised will go to helping the recent flood victims, who suffered as a result of Cyclone Debbie. “We thank all the businesses who took it on and of course all the people for their generous donations," Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club president Lloyd Smith said. “We placed our Lions money boxes and an appeal notice in many businesses and collected them after the Easter weekend." The money was handed over to the Ocean Grove branch of the Bendigo Bank and it will go straight to Lismore Lions Club. “The Bendigo Bank has supported the Lions for many years," Lloyd said,
Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club members Philip Scambler, Brian Mansfield and Lloyd Smith tally up the money raised for Queensland flood victims at the Ocean Grove branch of the Bendigo Bank. 167437
Ocean Grovers answer the call Ocean Grovers dug deep to buy and wear and Anzac badges with pride. Volunteer badge sellers set up on The Terrace and reported a steady stream of people willing to buy a badge to support the RSL. The RSL assists current and former serving members of the Australian and/or Allied Defence Forces and their dependents who find themselves in difficult circumstances with practical or financial support.
Sue Bell and Sue Gurney collecting for the Anzac Appeal on behalf of Ocean Grove View Club. 167439
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‘No cash’ a winner By Luke Voogt A strategy that beat overnight store burglaries in Ocean Grove is on the way to Geelong, police have revealed. Police will first encourage Geelong West traders to close stores without leaving money inside as burglary rates surge on Pakington Street. Leaving money in-store was turning shops into targets for burglars, said Geelong Senior Constable Andrew King. “I was talking to a retailer about it this morning. I think it’s a problem around all of Geelong. “You can’t go leaving a day’s takings or a float in stores overnight because you’ll get offenders taking advantage of that. “Every retail burglary I’ve been to, I’ve recommended they don’t keep money on the premises.” The Ocean Grove Voice reported in June that police introduced the initiative after a burglary crimewave in the town’s centre. “It was clearly seen as a soft target and we had to bring in something that would restrict easy access to cash,” Sen Const King said. “It was quite successful.” Bellarine police Sergeant Mick Knight confirmed a “dramatic reduction” in shop burglaries in Ocean Grove. Sen Const King worked with the Ocean Grove Business Association to introduce the initiative and hoped to unite Geelong West store owners with their own traders’ group.
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Community Liaison Officer Leading Senior Constable Andrew King, Adele Pattison of Ian Pattison Jewellers, OGBA president Ty Simons of the Drftwood Cafe, Stacey Moore of bookgrove and Bellarine Police Station Commander Senior Sergeant Shane Madigan launching the 'no cash on premises' in Ocean Grove last June. 155552
Police talk safety at forums In May, Victoria Police will be running a series of community forums again across the Bellarine Peninsula. It follows the release of crime statistics in March across Victoria. The forums present an opportunity for local police members to discuss the latest crime statistics and the community to discuss concerns or issues they have. Similar forums were held last November and were facilitated by the Ocean Grove Community Association and the Ocean Grove Business Association as a community service activity. The forum presents an opportunity for locals to grasp safety issues in the community, to ask questions and raise concerns with the various agencies and participate in the future of a safe Ocean Grove.
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Ocean Grove’s new mobile phone chargers and free wi-fi access points are up and running. Ocean Grove Business Association president Ty Simons said the stations were already being well used. “I saw a group of young people with their laptops connected to the free wi-fi and I’ve already seen a few young people charging their phones on them,“ he said. The stations are situated on The Terrace and are free for public use immediately.
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The forums will occur: Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads, 8 May (7pm-9pm), Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Portarlington, 3 May (7pm-9pm), Portarlington Parks Hall Newcomb Street, Portarlington. Drysdale 15 May (7pm-9pm), Springdale Community House, High Street. Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale 24 May (7pm-9pm), Queenscliff Senior Citizens Hall.
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Grand result from art of healing Mia Francis was admitted to the Royal Children’s Hospital at the age of three months. After a full recovery, three years went by and her sister Hayley de-
cided to draw pictures and sell them on the street to raise money for the Good Friday Appeal. This year, all three girls - Hayley, 11, Mia, 7, and Ella, 5, - pitched in
and decided long in advance that they’d do the same thing. The girls spent all year on their artwork and managed to raise a whopping $1425 for the Good
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Friday Appeal. The Ocean Grove family held a special day at their home on Good Friday for family and friends to purchase the artwork with raffles and a
‘count the lolly jar’ also contributing to the final tally. Below: Hayley, Ella and Mia Francis with their artworks. 167284
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Insights into Parkinson's The next Ocean Grove Parkinson’s community seminar promises to be one of it best. The seminar will feature a presentation from acclaimed nurse Victor McConvey, who is currently employed as the clinical nurse consultant at Parkinson’s Victoria. In this role he works across the state educating health care professionals about Parkinsons and working with consumers and groups on managing symptoms and improving self management. Have you been diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the last five years and would like to learn more about symptom management strategies and what support services are available? Want to know what questions are frequently asked and those that are not so frequently asked, but people would love to know the answers too? This unique event is an opportunity to learn more about living with Parkinson’s from experts, have your questions answered and meet others facing the same day-to-day challenges. Family and friends are also welcome to attend. The seminar is on Thursday 11 May at Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove from 1.30pm to 4pm. This event is free. Register your attendance for catering purposes via www.trybooking.com/276789 Schedule: 1.30pm to 2pm, arrival and registration 2pm to 3pm, introduction to Parkinson’s - Victor McConvey 3pm to 3.30pm, afternoon tea 3.30pm to 4pm, The Local Group Pam Healy
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Making the move off-grid Ocean Grove-based organisation Destination Dreaming has expanded its programs to include individuals, families and corporates, as concern grows at the impacts of high internet use and decreasing connection with nature on mental health and sleep. Destination Dreaming works with local Geelong and Bellarine schools to create educational partnerships with communities in the Asia Pacific region, and are now launching Off the Grid Retreats to provide similar opportunities for those beyond the schooling community. Destination Dreaming founder Kate Miller, has worked with young people and families for over 12 years and says that Off the Grid is a response to years of requests from parents and teachers to offer a similar experience, particularly as many families rate managing screentime as one of their biggest challenges. “Over the past decade we have witnessed an explosion in global connectedness, but also a significant shift in average anxiety levels, face-to-face communication skills and awareness of self. The constant fear of missing out, overload of information, social media addiction and lack of connection with the natural world is taking its toll on people of all ages,” Kate said. This observation reflects the findings of numerous studies, including that of the Australian Psychological Society, which reports that the nagging feeling of missing out is detrimentally impacting the sleep, stress levels and interpersonal capacity of frequent teen users of social media. In the average Australian family, parents are connected to social media for 2.1 hours per day. Their teenage children log on more than five times per day, 60 per cent of whom feel ‘burnout’ from be-
A picture taken at a retreat in the Nasouri highlands in Fiji. 167410 ing constantly connected. Miller says: “This is not a ‘digital detox’ that focuses on taking a break from the online world as a cure for all ills, or that views technology as the enemy. We aim to provide an experience that enhances the rich connections we have with our physical world, in-
creases our awareness of self, and aids in developing a healthy way to manage our screen-time. The retreats are about getting back-to-basics, finding a fresh perspective, enjoying quiet space and ultimately having a blast.” Off the Grid Retreat activities will focus on connection with nature and
community, and include trekking, movement, mindfulness, cultural immersion and self-reflection activities. For 2017, programs are being offered in the remote highlands of Fiji and closer to home in the Otways. As with all Destination Dreaming programs, participants are required to leave all phones, digital devices and watches
behind; to be replaced with adventure, sunsets and fresh air. For information on how these retreats will assist Bellarine individuals and families to become more connected, content, and better manage their relationships in the digital age contact Kate Miller 0417 123 799.
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Acclaimed Ocean Grove author Lisa Ireland will discuss her new book ‘The Shape of Us’ at Bookgrove on Friday 5 May. Lisa will join another of Australia’s top-selling female authors, Sally Hepworth, at the popular Ocean Grove bookstore for a special night. The Shape of Us is the story of four women who meet in an online weight-loss forum in a heart-warming, heart-breaking tale of women’s friendship, from a new voice in Australian fiction. Sally Hepworth will also discuss her book, ‘The Mother’s Promise’. Lisa Ireland lives in Ocean Grove with her husband and three sons. After working for many years as a primary school teacher, she is a now a full-time writer. When she’s not writing, she can be found drinking coffee with friends or wandering along the beach with her extremely disobedient but totally loveable dogs, Millie and Lulu.
Bookgrove is very happy to host an author event with two of Australia’s top selling female writers, Sally Hepworth and Lisa Ireland on Friday May 5, 2017 at 7pm. Writers of Women’s Ficiton, Sally and Lisa will be in conversation about their latest releases, “The Mother’s Promise” and “The Shape of Us” Please join us for a very special evening in the lead up to Mother’s Day, contact bookgrove to reserve your place, via telephone, 5255 5973, email, stacey@bookgrove.com.au or social media.
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Opinion The cost behind the rates I would like to voice my opinion about proposed cuts to penalty rates. It angers me that there is a desire by some to get rid of them. Stop making out like it is no big deal for people to work on public holidays, or nights or overtime. People sacrifice a great deal to do the work their employers want. Giving up all those special days is worth more than most people realise. They give up precious time with their family and often working when it is much busier than normal (in the case of people in fast food outlets). If you want people to be happy in their work place they deserve the penalty rates. I am married to someone who does get extra working on public holidays (and a shift allowance for night shifts that fall regularly). The money is helpful but the amount of Christmases, Easters
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and other public holidays that I have spent alone over the years is beyond what I can keep track of. Many families don’t get the chance for everyone to get together very often. Do not think that this is not a big thing because even double time doesn’t really cover what they miss out on. It changes how families live and often things are organised around a parent who has to work. How much do you think child care costs on public holidays like Christmas! You can bet you have to pay way more for that and any service on those days. I paid $150 to be shown how to use contact lenses, took all of 20 mins, a huge amount of money for nearly nothing and yet we want to cut the penalty rates for people working outside the normal hours whose hourly rates are a small percentage of that amount. Treat people fairly and pay them what they deserve. Compensate them!
They are not cogs in a machine. People do not necessarily have a choice if they work special days...their bosses choose them to work the times. We have to compensate people for what they have to give up. Everyone ask yourself if you would be prepared to go to work on Christmas day for no extra? Of course you wouldn’t, and you also wouldn’t like it if you were just told you had to and had no say in the matter if you wanted to keep the job, which most people do. Everyone should be concerned about this as we all must have family members whose live would be impacted from of the proposed changes. We work to live, not live to work but it seems to be getting confused as many people are just treated as though they are a cheap cog in a machine. Christine Walsh, Anglesea.
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New ambulance services for the Bellarine and Geelong I was recently pleased to be joined by the Minster for Health Jill Hennessy to announce a new ambulance for the Bellarine Peninsula. The ambulance will be based initially at Bellarine and then Swan Bay when a new station is completed there in 2018. The ambulance will have assigned to it seven extra full-time paramedics. In addition, Geelong is also receiving have a new 24-hour ambulance, staffed by 14 extra fulltime paramedics. These services are part of 450 additional paramedics and 13 new ambulances being introduced by the State Government across Victoria. I, of course, welcome these new services because it will mean accident and medical emergencies on the Bellarine and Geelong will be responded to even quicker than in the past. Drysdale Primary School up-
grade Recently I was pleased to visit the Drysdale Primary School to turn the first sod marking the commencement of construction for the school’s $3 million upgrade. The redevelopment includes the construction of new classrooms and landscaping that will replace 17 outdated portable classrooms. Like schools right across the Bellarine, Drysdale is a wonderful school with a great learning culture. The new state-of-the-art facilities will provide better learning environments for all students so they can get the best out of their education and includes a specialist learning area for Preps and Grade 6. I have been privileged to work with principal Phil Dunlop-Moore and the school community over a number of years on this upgrade and I congratulate them all on their work and commitment.
Drysdale now joins Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and Portarlington primaries and Bellarine Secondary College in receiving multimillion dollar State Government upgrades since 2014. Congratulations Ocean Grove Tennis Club I have often written about my support for sporting clubs and the role that they play in providing not only a game of sport, but importantly the social connection for many within a community. The Ocean Grove Tennis Club is one such club that at the present time I am pleased to be supporting in their plans to upgrade its facilities. The club’s plans include disabled access throughout the club, new changerooms and a new kitchen. In addition, the goal of starting up a wheelchair tennis program is
to be commended, introducing the game to many who in the past may not have even considered a game of tennis. It is initiatives like these that sees the club enjoy very high participation rate among people of all ages. The club has around 80 players over the age of 65, 100 junior members and more than 100 other players. I know the club would welcome any new members and thus encourage any locals, of any age and any ability considering a game of tennis to contact the club. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me by email or call my office if there are any matters that I may be able to assist you with directly. Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@parliament.vic.gov.au Twitter @Lisanevillemp Phone 5248 3462
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Arriving right on cue By Justin Flynn All aboard! The Q Train is departing. The Bellarine’s newest train experience is nearing completion and it is promising to showcase the region’s finest produce. The brainchild of Andrew Bridger and his son-in-law Daniel Trotter, the Q Train will open for business in late winter and will be a moving restaurant ambling through the picturesque countryside between Drysdale and Queenscliff on the Bellarine Railway. “He (Andrew) approached me last year and said ‘I’ve got this idea and I’ve found trains up in Queensland, so how about doing a restaurant on a train?’” Daniel said. The rolling stock, believed to originate from the 1950s, was purchased and brought down to Queenscliff, where the carriages are now being refurbished into a moving, culinary delight. “I’ve been meeting with a hell of a lot of producers locally in the last few weeks,” Daniel said. “It will basically be a showcase of the local region. All the food,
wine and beer will be sourced locally. It will be totally all be local produce.” The Q Train will start off with three carriages seating 44 guests and will operate from Drysdale station with plans to add more once the refurbishment is complete. “Eventually we want to get it up to 100 people, but not any more than that,” Daniel said. “It will be a five-course degustation and it’s going to be a very unique experience with good food, good wine and a good time.” The Q Train got its name for a few simple reasons. “Q for Queenscliff, Q for Queensland and just because it sounds really cool,” Daniel said. Similar in concept to the Blues Train, the Q Train will feature a seasonal menu. “We’ve had so much help from railway volunteers giving us a hand, which has been fantastic,” Daniel said. “We’ll start doing this on Friday and Saturday nights and then think about adding more nights once we’ve perfected it. We need to get it right first.”
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■ Check barwonheadshotel.com.au/Live_ Music.php for upcoming gigs. ■ Wednesdays, Master of Dartness and Poker, from 7pm. ■ Thursdays, Trivia Night, 7.30pm. ■ Friday Happy Hour, 5pm-7pm, raffle, live music. ■ Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays, 10pm-1am. ■ DJs Saturdays, 10pm-1am.
Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall ■ Making waves music/poetry arvo every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm5.30pm.
Maggie’s Bar ■ Friday 28 April, Leigh Keast, 7pm. ■ Saturday 29 April, Wayne Heard, 8pm11pm. ■ Friday 5 May, Jam Rock, 5pm-7.30pm. ■ Saturday 6 May, Corky, 8pm. ■ Friday 12 May, Sarah Lynn, 7.30pm. ■ Saturday 13 May, Maggie’s 1st birthday party.
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■ Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.
Leura Park Estate ■ Sundays 12.30pm-4.30pm, live music, sensational food and wine. Phone: 5253 3180.
McGlashan’s Wallington Estate, Swan Bay Road, Wallington ■ Open weekends and public holidays, 11am-5pm, new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays. Phone: 5250 5760.
Car Boot Sale ■ Ocean Grove Park Association car boot sale at the Park Saturday 6 May. All proceeds to maintaining the community park. Sites $15. To book a site email president@ oceangrovepark.org.au or phone 0439 607 888.
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■ First Thursday of every month, 10.45am, Morning Melodies.
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■ Saturday April 29, Chrissy, 7.30pm. ■ Happy hour, 5pm-6pm weekdays (excluding public holidays).
Cafe Maritana ■ Live acoustic music Friday nights, open mic nights Wednesday and Thursday nights. Inquiries 5254 1188. Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm.
Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway ■ Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Ph: 5251 3393.
Barwon Heads Community Hall ■ Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Ph: 0435 481 920.
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■ Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga. Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@bluewateryoga.org.au ■ Yoga classes. Tuesdays 6pm-7pm, The Pavillion (corner The Avenue and Presidents Avenue), Hatha fusion, beginners welcome. Contact Charlotte for a free class at info@ theyogabud.com.au, 0431 110 085. ■ Barwon Heads Yoga, classes are across Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove and all under-18s are free. Website: www.barwonheadsyoga.com.au. Contact Rache on 0430 515 424.
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■ Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime. ■ Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses. ■ Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime. ■ Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au ■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Ph: 5255 4294.
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Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.
■ Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group.
■ Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Call Marg 5255 1335. - Thursday 1pm, Craft Group. ■ Wednesdays 9am, Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.
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■ Tuesday to Friday, after school riding programs special school holiday courses available. Ph: 5256 2742.
■ Last Wednesday of month, chatroom, gentle fun activities, make new friends, afternoon tea. Free event from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Inquiries to Neville on 5255 2837.
Ocean Grove Hotel ■ Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm, Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573.
Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale ■ Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812.
Samata Yoga classes ■ Tuesdays 6.15pm, Wednesdays 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturdays 8am. Meditation classes. Thursday 6.30pm. Satya Centre, 100 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. 0428 673 077 or 0402 098 793.
Samata Yoga classes ■ Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am. ■ Meditation class: Thursday 6.30pm, Satya Centre, 100 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. T Kabir 0428 673 077 or Mirabhai 0423 691 168. What’s On: phone 5255 3233 or email newsdesk@voicegroup.com.au
Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991. Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Memorial Hall. A social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Phone Jeanette 5256 1633.
First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959 248 or Bruce on 0407 361 319 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, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Dianne 0422 134 810. Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone 5255 2074, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com
Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove,
10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.
Tuesdays First Tuesday of each month If you are new to the area, or would just like to enjoy some time with other people, we invite you to join us at our Meet ‘n’ Greet morning tea. Venue is Springdale Neighbourhood Centre and we get together the first Tuesday of the month at 10.15am to enjoy a cuppa and a chat. There is no charge for this. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along on the day. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Bellarine TOWN, 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.
Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins Street, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker on varying subjects related to seniors at each meeting. If you are over 50 and would like to make new friends you are welcome to join in. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 for info.
First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
Last Tuesday of every month. Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.
Wednesdays Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827. Chord Club - meet to make music: first and third Wednesday of the month, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.
First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com. au or 0412 199 467. U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday, at 1.15pm, at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as ‘Fifty Shades of Red’ or on a lesser-known Australian artist like Dorrit Black, before members follow their own projects for two hours. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday, or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong.org.au
Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson’s Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm-2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.
Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.
Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter
0419 782 629. Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.
Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 0447 853 442 or Graeme 5255 3435.
Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon, at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.
First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.
Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect our coastline. Phone Fran 0429 237 661.
Fridays Queenscliff Croquet Club, 'Introduction to Croquet’ sessions on Fridays from 1.30 to 3pm in term one. For bookings, contact Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.
Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.
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Good habitat is her ‘happy place’ Male scarlet robin at Anakie Gorge. 167373
Singing honeyeater at Ocean Grove Main Beach. 167373
Male flame robin at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. 167373 have also walked around the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve a few times over the past few weeks. It’s amazing how full dams can attract birdlife, and it’s great to see so much water in the reserve. I’ve seen similar birds to those at Anakie Gorge - white-naped honeyeaters, white-plumed honeyeaters, flame robins and eastern yellow robins. It’s well worth a visit at the moment. On my way home from night shift over Easter I thought I’d drive down the Point Henry Road to see if there were any raptors around (as a raptor a day keeps the doctor away as we all
know). I fortunately saw several species of raptor in about a 10-minute time frame, including a brown falcon, a whistling kite, a pair of peregrine falcons, and a pair of nankeen kestrel. I think a detour to Point Henry might become a common occurrence after night shift. If you would like to partake in some organised bird watching activities, you can check out the activities organised by the Bellarine Birdlife Group at www.birdlife.org.au/locations/ birdlife-bellarine-peninsula - Jen Carr, jennifer.carr6@ bigpond.com
We conserve, present and enhance the natural & developed coastal environs for the enjoyment and use of all
BARWON COAST Barwon Coast is a Committee of Management appointed by the State Government with responsibility for the management of 13km of coastal crown land from 7W Collendina to 42W Blue Rocks, Barwon Heads covering our beautiful beaches in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13thBeach. Our Committee members are local residents appointed with consideration of the skills and experience that they have to offer in the management of this important piece of coastline.
BARWON HEADS FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB – NEW FACILITIES Official Opening: On Easter Saturday local MP’s officially opened new facilities for the Barwon Heads Football Netball club. Sarah Henderson and Lisa Neville both contributed funding to the fully redeveloped netball facilities. At a total cost of $230k the new works at the netball courts involved new playing surface, courtside shelters, clubrooms and fencing with funding from the Federal Government of $180k and the remainder provided by a grant from local State MP Lisa Neville and Barwon Coast. The netball court improvements were very well received by the netballers lifting substantially the quality of the facilities they use. The day also saw Lisa Neville officially open the redeveloped football oval surface. The $200k redeveloped surface was fully funded by the State government through an election promise from Lisa Neville MP in the lead up to the last state election. Both these events occurred at the first Easter home game that the club has enjoyed for many years. Working closely with Barwon Coast the Barwon Heads Football Netball club hosted a huge crowd that enjoyed spectacular weather and some great results for the home team over Geelong Amateurs.
THE SHEEPWASH CLASSIC: Easter Saturday saw the running of the Sheepwash Classic, a huge fun run that is a major fund raiser for the Barwon Heads Primary School. Barwon Coast are the very proud major sponsors for this fantastic event that attracts over 600 runners to the 4km and 8km courses. The Barwon Coast General Manager provided his expertise on the starter horn to get the races underway and committee chairman Phil Emery assisted at the completion of the races with handing out the medals and prizes. The weather was great and the crowds really enjoyed the spectacle.
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UNDERSTANDING DOG CONTROLS The onus is on each individual to understand where they can and cannot take their dogs, what is acceptable dog behaviour, and what is acceptable dog owner behaviour. Dogs are continuing to prove challenging along our coast. We encourage enjoyment of the coastline with your companion, however many continue to flaunt the dog regulations. The coastline is for the use and enjoyment by all, and protection of our natural assets is a high priority; hence why dog controls are in place. This time of the year, dogs are only permitted off-leash between 7W and 13W Ocean Grove, 30W and 34W 13th Beach, and 36W and 40W 13th Beach. West of 13W and the estuary beaches on both Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, dogs MUST BE ON A LEASH at all times. Dogs are not permitted off-leash until 1st May. We all have a duty of care to protect and share this amazing coastline; please help us educate others. Go to www.barwoncoast.com.au for the existing dog control orders, or pick one up from our office, or email us your details to receive a hard copy.
OCEAN GROVE SURF BEACH COMPLEX: In November last year, Barwon Coast and the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC), after a lengthy multi staged tender process, appointed architects Wood Marsh to develop the plans for the new Surf Beach Complex that will house the Dunes Café and the SLSC. Wood Marsh through a series of design workshops have progressed their work to the point that the schematic design is largely agreed. That design has been reviewed by the Office of Victorian Government Architect and very positive feedback provided to the Project Control Group. The next steps include lodging a planning permit application with the City of Greater Geelong; releasing the plans for public comment and beginning the detailed design development. As this important community building progresses we will keep the community updated.
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I’ve spent the last few weeks worrying about duck shooting, dogs on the beach, dogs in the bush (after seeing people walking a German shepherd off lead at Anakie Gorge), road kill, and the possibility of a nuclear war in North Korea where migratory shorebirds will be currently resting. I’ve also worried about loss of habitats, Indian coal mines being developed near the Great Barrier Reef, the poisoning of corellas in Geelong, and deforestation. I was getting so worried that I told myself that I had to be more positive, so now I’m positive that I’m really worried. On a happier note I’ve had some lovely mornings exploring Anakie Gorge. My daughter’s boyfriend lives in Corio, which is close to Anakie Gorge, so I can drop her off at Corio and then proceed to the gorge. Before Easter there was a lot of water in the creek that runs through the gorge, but in a few short weeks the torrent has turned into a trickle. The autumn bird life has been just beautiful, with golden whistlers, scarlet robins, whiteeared honeyeaters, white-naped honeyeaters, yellow-faced honeyeaters, brown thornbills, eastern yellow robins and grey shrike-thrush all plentiful. I also saw a few koalas. I’ve been trying to spot a rose robin (as I have never seen one), as well as an Australian owlet nightjar. Alas I have so far been unsuccessful, but I will never give up. Along with many others I
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Smokin’ surf with SOUL Smokin’ surf greeted an enthusiastic group of SOUL surfers on Saturday for competition number three. The banks along 13th Beach had been firing all week making for some great surfing for the first week of the school holidays and the third competition of the year was held at Boings beach break. The word went out to arrive early and the car park filled quickly. Surfers were able to contest in uncrowded water on near perfect waves under sunny skies. It’s not often you get to surf in mint conditions locally, sharing waves with just three or four of your SOUL mates. The surf held up and delivered great waves for most of the day giving everyone the opportunity to surf at their best. A midday swell drop and wind change provided some interest for finals. Overall great conditions, great weather, great surfing. The next competition is Saturday 14 May and it’s not too late to join the club for the 2017 season. The SOUL club is a great family club that encourages and welcomes individuals and families at any level of longboard surfing. Whether you are new to the area
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or have been here a while why not come on down to our next comp day and see what we’re all about. Queries to president Paul Fletcher 0477 477 841 or secretary Helen Jacob 0425 778 245 RESULTS Juniors: 1. Yasmin Garmonsway, 2. Millie Angleton, 3. Billie Slevin-Cook, 4. Piper Needham. Open Men: 1. John Mercer, 2. Dean Cook, 3. Steve Kernaghan, 4. Simon Johnson.
Open Women: 1. Cath Slevin, 2. Yasmin Garmonsway. Over 60s: 1. Gus Angleton, 2. Nev Forster. Over 50s: 1. Greg Vick, 2. John Mercer, 3. Mick Armstrong, 4. Paul Fletcher. Over 40s: 1. Mark Garmonsway, 2. Helen Jacob, 3. Simon Johnson, 4. Guy Werner, 5. Mitch Knapton. Logger: 1. Andrew Brown, 2. Nev Forster, 3. Simon Thorne, 4. Sam Tucker, 5. Craig Robertson.
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Young Cobras in good form on the field Junior football kicked off a new season on the weekend with Ocean Grove Collendina Cobras fielding an impressive 13 teams. UNDER 9s OGCC Orange (29) def Swans Red (13) A home game at the Snake Pit against South Barwon Swans Red saw a fantastic opening match by the boys who ran hard and dominated with an awesome team effort. Awards: Lenny Honner, Ryan Tolley, Byron Hansford and Charlie Eales. OGCC White (57) def Torquay Boak (21) An impressive start to the season. The OGCC White team gave a great team effort with everyone contributing. Working together the team used great skill and pressure on the ball which stood up against the Torquay Boak team. OGCC Blue (3) def by Swans Blue (115) The under 9s Blue team had a tough first match against South Barwon. It was the first game for most of the boys. They battled hard all day. Awards went to Ned Allen, Koby Carlesso, Ryder Stewart and Ewan Millard. OGCC Red (132) def Torquay Grossman (7) The boys had a great start to the year with a great team effort win against Torquay. The teamwork was the highlight of the day with all players contributing. Award winners were Ben Miners, Finn Corby, Xavier Johnson and Ned Badrock. UNDER 10s OGCC Orange (26) def by Swans Blue (34) The Orange boys were fired up for the season opener against South Barwon at home. They came together for a top performance and were unlucky only going down by eight points. Award winners were Hamish McDonough, Xavier Wallace, Slater Hatfield and Tane Napier. OGCC White (38) def Swans White (25) After an even first three quarters, the game was in the balance until the boys, through unselfish play, kicked away in the last quarter to score a win. A pleasing team effort and well done to all the boys to come home winners on home soil. OGCC Blue (116) def Drysdale Renfrey (18) Great start to the season for the U10 Blues. The scoreline was quite impressive but possibly exaggerated by the shorter ground. The impres-
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Emily Joyce was in everything for Ocean Grove. 167522 Pictures: JUSTIN FLYNN
Girls footy season kicks off sharply Ocean Grove kicked off its girls football competition on Sunday at Ray Menzies Oval in front of a good crowd. The Under 15 team was beaten by St Joseph’s 14.10(94) to 5.3(33) Amalee Freestone was in everything for Ocean Grove while Caprise Gitsham, Anna Smith, Annabelle Soppitt and Emilie Punton were also good. Soppit, Freestone, Savanna Mcgain, Alice Howard and Elki Gillen-Turner were the goalkickers. In the Under 12s, Ocean Grove White had a big win over Leopold Ruggles by 80 points. After Leopold scored the first goal, the Grubbers got control and were not troubled by a valiant effort from the Leopold team. In the other Under 12s game, the exact same scoreline was registered, this time against St Joseph’s - Ocean Grove Red 12.14(86) to St Joeys 1.0(6).
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sive thing about this game was the very broad involvement across the team, effective use of the ball and the relentless effort throughout four quarters. Award winners were Koby Millar-Burton, Fraser Stow, Zaden Bell and Liam Seddon. UNDER 12s OGCC Orange (15) def by Drysdale Wilton (30) Super-close hard fought out night game saw the Hawks snag two late in the last to secure the win. The Orange snakes put on a fine display long link ups with lots of courage. Goals to Ash Dwyer and Jack Every. Awards to Harry Rolfs, Miller Keck, Michael Wilkinson and Will Irwin. OGCC White (47) def Grovedale Delaney (35) What a start the White team made in the first round. Some skilful handballs and accurate kicking gave
us an early lead and when Grovedale came back, our boys dug deep to take home the win. Awards to Sam Leonard, Alex Gibbon, Cooper Brown and Daniel Lamprecht. OGCC Blue (27) def by Queenscliff (66) The Queenscliff boys ran out victors setting the pace early, but to the boys’ credit they fought back well in the second half and with some great passages of play, they kicked three goals in the third quarter. Award winners were skipper Levi Norman, Blake Hodgson, Harry Hillier and Sam van Uijtert. UNDER 14s Grading OGCC 1 (51) ef Bell Park 1 (27) A great start to the season by Cobras against Bell Park. The boys showed committed teamwork along with best effort in each quarter. Best players were Nathan Down, Brodie
Jackson Stephenson keeps the pressure on. 167527 Muscat, Sam Donegan, Oscar Price, Fletcher Keck and Luke Donegan. OGCC 2 (85) def Geelong West Giants 2 (1) It was a great first up effort by the Cobra boys with winners all over the ground. It was pleasing to watch the continued hard work around the ground right to the final siren. A great start to an exciting year ahead. OGCC 3 (14) df by St. Joseph’s 3 (44) Great turnout and effort for the first game with a full team and full bench. Awards to James Mitchell who played an inspirational game at fullback, Charlie Mahoney and Tahj Wirth were outstanding in the midfield and a solid effort from Flynn Ness. The team is looking forward to a great season, building on team work, confidence and honing their skill set as the season progresses.
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Abbey on fire for Grove OCEAN GROVE SENIOR NETBALL Ocean Grove enjoyed four wins out of five in the senior netball against Newcomb in Round 4. The weather was calm and clear for the first night game of the season. Most Grove teams got the four points with a huge win to Premier Division with young Abbey Middleton scoring 75 goals. Premier Division - Ocean Grove 85 def Newcomb 13 Best Players: A. Middleton, E. Heard, C. Parker. Division One - Ocean Grove 68 def Newcomb 26 Best Players: T. Birch, A. O’Keefe. Division Two - Ocean Grove 25 def Newcomb 20 Best Players: K. Brilliant, E. Walker, E. Clark. Division Three - Ocean Grove 58 def Newcomb 2 Best Players: S. Cain, M. Goodger, K. Collett. 19U Grade - Ocean Grove 16 def by Newcomb 30 Best Players: E. Simpson, P. Potter, M. Giblin. In Round 3, Torquay took the
honours with three wins out of five. Ocean Grove Premier Division struggled against an in-form Torquay who led at each break. Torquay came out firing in the near perfect conditions and scored freely despite Grove’s best defensive efforts. Some divisions had better results and were looking forward to get more points on the board against Newcomb. Premier Division - Ocean Grove 29 def by Torquay 44 Best Players: J. Griffin, K. Ollis, O. Hobbs. Division One - Ocean Grove 46 def Torquay 25 Best: E. Mercer. Division Two - Ocean Grove 18 def by Torquay 28 Best Players: R. de Kretser, E. Clark, K. Titheridge. Division Three - Ocean Grove 36 def Torquay 24 Best Players: K. Collett, A. Binns, A. Skurrie. 19U Grade - Ocean Grove 21 def by Torquay 24 Best Players: A. Gannon, E. Simpson, M. Winter.
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Action on the courts OCEAN GROVE JUNIOR NETBALL ROUND 4 Many of the Grove junior teams had a bye in Round 4. 15U Section 1: Ocean Grove 37 def Newcomb 2. Best: Jordan Coad, Makena Taylor, Bella Kemp. 13U Section 2: Ocean Grove 35 def Newcomb 0. Best: Cara Doran, Cate Simpson Milla Bell. Round 3 17U Section 1: Ocean Grove 25 def Torquay 20. Grove got out to a big lead early, the Tigers pegged them back, however the Gribbers were able to hold on and record an impressive win against quality opposition. Best: Jesse Allen, Sharni Thebes, Nikita Page. 17U Section 2: Ocean Grove 17 def by Torquay 27. Best: Paige Drinkwater, Elyssa Winter, Alannah McElligott. 15U Section 1: Ocean Grove 21 def by Torquay 23. Twelve goals in the final term almost snatched victory for a spirited Grove outfit. Best: Keely Reid, Eliza Vallelonga, Emma Badrock. 15U Section 2: Ocean Grove 25 def Torquay 18. Best: Sophie Franken, Taia Young, Abbey Stanic.
Michaela Giblin in action. 167529 13U Section 1: Ocean Grove 24 def Torquay 23. The Tigers led by two goals at the last break, but Ocean Grove steadied with Amelia Cunningham leading the charge. Best: Amelia Cunningham, Abby Richardson, Charlotte Teague. 13U Section 2: Ocean Grove 13 tied with Torquay 13. Torquay led by five at the first break and six at half time, but that’s when Grove kicked into gear. Trailing by just two at three-quarter time, the game finishing in a thrilling tie. Best: Tia McNaughton, Kate Blackman, Cara Doran.
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Meghan Carr at wing defence. 167529
Loretta Doyle at centre for Ocean Grove Under 19s. 167529 Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM
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Few positives for Grove By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove failed to ignite a bumper sized Easter home crowd as coastal rival Torquay inflicted a 66-point defeat on 15 April. The 11-goal win from an impressive Torquay at Ray Menzies Oval at Shell Road meant Ocean Grove fell to sixth spot, with a 1-2 record after three rounds. Final scores were Torquay 16.13 (109) to Ocean Grove 5.13 (43). “There were not a lot of positives to come out of it,” Ocean Grove coach Paul Lynch told the Voice. “We did not have a lot of very good players. We lost by nearly 70 points and we are not going to drag many positives from that.”
Lynch praised the efforts of defender Kaiden Long and youngster Matt Caldow’s ability to switch from defence to attack and kick five goals from his first three outings. Lynch labelled Torquay as the side to beat alongside Barwon Heads. He said the Grubbers’ poor skills by foot and Torquay’s ability to win the ball on the turnover was crucial. “From what I have seen so far I think Torquay are the side to beat,” Lynch said. “They are pretty strong in every department - they have got three or four good forwards.” Torquay kept the Grubbers goalless in the second term and appeared set for a percentage-boosting win with a deci-
sive 49-point lead at half-time. Tiger forward duo Billy Henderson and Paul McMahon booted seven goals between them. Grubber defender Kaiden Long helped reduce the impact of Torquay power forward Scott Hughes, who kicked two goals after his eight-goal haul against Drysdale in round two. Key forward Jake Carmody was the only multiple goalkicker with two goals for Ocean Grove, while star midfielders Brent Macleod and James Linton played serviceable games. In other developments, OGFNC president Tony Potter confirmed there was a fault with the club’s state-of-theart electronic scoreboard during the Easter weekend clash. “There was a fault with the score-
board with several panels not working and some (panels) need to be repaired,” Potter said. No scoreboard was in use prior to half time of the reserves clash. Torquay proved too strong for Ocean Grove in their reserves clash with an emphatic 78-point win. The defeat saw Ocean Grove drop to ninth place, with a 0-3 record after three rounds. Final scores Torquay 18.10 (118) to Ocean Grove 6.4 (40). The Tigers blitzed the Grubbers with a nine-goal first half and kept the home side goalless in the first quarter. Ocean Grove trio Adam Gerdtz, Ryan Baker and Harry Rawlings all kicked two goals.
Torquay pair Matthew Sprigg and Darcy Thornton both snared four goals. Torquay dominated Ocean Grove in both under-18 grading games at Ray Menzies Oval. Torquay 1 defeated Ocean Grove 1 by 94 points in the higher grading game, 14.18 (102) to 1.2 (8). In the other game Torquay 2 thrashed Ocean Grove 2 by 104 points, 16.10 (106) to 0.4 (4). SENIOR SCOREBOARD TORQUAY 16.13 (109) d OCEAN GROVE 5.13 (43) Ocean Grove Goals: J. Carmody 2, B. Macleod, P. West, M. Caldow. Best: M. Caldow, A. Jarvis, K. Long, J. Linton, B. Macleod.
Grubbers shine under lights By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove bounced back from successive defeats and produced a clinical performance with its 97-point win over Newcomb under lights at Ray Menzies Oval on Saturday 22 April. It was Ocean Grove’s second ever home night match played for four points at Shell Road. The Grubbers hosted Newcomb in their first ever pre Anzac Day clash under lights last year. Final scores Ocean Grove 20.12(132) to Newcomb 5.5(35). The win saw the Grubbers move into fourth spot on the BFL ladder with a 2-2 record. Ocean Grove coach Paul Lynch said it was a pleasing result after a loss to Geelong Amateur in Round 2 and an 11-goal defeat at home against Torquay on 15 April. “Obviously the win was very important because we had lost the last two (games),” Lynch told the Voice in the rooms after the game. “It is about fixing up what we not doing right and I thought we went a long way to doing that. “I thought our pressure around the footy was enormous and I thought our ability to defend in space was a lot better and that is where we had been hurting the last two weeks.” The 16-goal victory came at a cost with Brent Macleod (corked calf) hob-
bling on crutches after the siren, while Patrick Maloney (hamstring) did not play in the second half. Macleod, Ocean Grove playing assistant coach, was at his destructive best and booted five majors including a miraculous soccer goal off the ground from the boundary line. “Macleod will be okay - it was more precautionary,” Lynch said. “Paddy (Maloney) will be a bit (more) concerning - he has a hamstring - they are always hard to get right.” Ocean Grove’s polish was evident from the first bounce with a damaging seven-goal opening term. Newcomb hit back late in the first term with three goals. Newcomb senior vice-captain Jack Hudson, who kicked one goal, was a standout in the first half. The second half saw the Grubbers extend their margin though Newcomb fought the game out well and reduced the home side to 1.6 in the final quarter. Patrick West produced his best game for the Grubbers, while defender Kaiden Long, ruckman Andrew Jarvis, James Linton and Corey Walter all played well. It was a special night for Grubber trio Logan Taylor, debutant Mitchell Lindkvist and Riley Maloney whom all played in their first senior win for the red and white.
Guard of honour: Ocean Grove players pay their respects to the Anzacs before the Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA match. 167528 Ocean Grove key forwards Daniel Maloney and Jake Carmody both kicked five goals apiece. In other developments, OGFNC president Tony Potter said the Grubbers would continue to build on the success of last year’s first ever pre-Anzac Day night clash against Newcomb. Potter confirmed the annual Newcomb night game was now one of its biggest home fixtures for the season. “Without Newcomb’s support this night would not happen,” Potter said. “It was fantastic - we had a great crowd.” In the reserves twilight curtain raiser, Ocean Grove won its first game for the season with a 75-point win over
Newcomb. Final scores Ocean Grove 15.12(102) to Newcomb 4.3(27). Veteran Grubber pair Kelly Williams and Liam Rock both competed well in their first official hitout for 2017. Fletcher Sharrock and Tom Lundberg both kicked three goals for Ocean Grove. In Under 18 Colts Grading games, Ocean Grove 1 defeated St Albans by 21 points, Ocean Grove 9.8(62) to St Albans 6.7(43). Grubber players Craig Goodger and Tom Ryan both kicked two goals. Ocean Grove 2 did not play a Colts Grading game as they had a bye.
Grounded: Ocean Grove captain Kelly Williams (centre) is grounded in his return to football in the Grubbers' reserves win over Newcomb. 167528 SENIOR SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 20.12(132) def NEWCOMB 5.5(35) Ocean Grove Goals: J. Carmody 5, B. Macleod 5, D. Maloney 5, P. West 3, J. Linton, C. Walter. Best: P. West, K. Long, A. Jarvis, P. Hardy, J. Linton, C. Walter.
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Team spirit on show during Ocean Grove’s Under 12s game on Sunday. 167522
Girl power Ocean Grove’s strong female sporting culture kicked off in style on the weekend. With Ocean Grove fielding three junior girls football teams and a full compliment of netball sides, plus soccer teams, the future of women’s sport in the town is in good hands. After the stunning success of the inaugural AFL Women’s competition, record numbers of girls are playing our indigenous game. Ocean Grove is fielding three junior girls teams this season, one Under 15 side and two Under 12 teams. A good crowd turned up to watch
the Round 1 games at Ray Menzies Oval, Shell Road on Sunday morning. Several of Ocean Grove’s junior netball sides had a bye on the weekend, but the 15 and Under Section 1 and 13 and Under 2 both enjoyed big wins against the Newcomb Power. Surfside Waves Soccer Club is fielding two Under 15 girls teams (one which won 8-0 on the wekeend), two Under 11 teams and an Under 9s side. For more JUSTIN FLYNN junior girls footy pictures, see page 25, and for more JAMIE CULLUM junior netball pictures, see page 26.
Emma Simpson defends during Ocean Grove Under 19s big win against Newcomb. 167529
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