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Medical marvels By LUKE VOOGT THE nation honoured two Drysdale doctors on Australia Day for decades of volunteer work and contribution to medicine. Remarkably, the two Order of Australia Medal recipients - John Tucker and John Vorrath - already know each other. Dr Vorrath’s father, Travis “Bill” Wilhelm, was a colleague of Dr Tucker. Dr Tucker, 97, relived his time as an army doctor in Papua New Guinea in The Voice last year, during the centenary of Anzac Day. But it was his exploits after World War II which led to his OAM induction. Dr Tucker volunteered as an anaesthetist for two decades in the Sub-Continent and South-East Asia, beginning in 1955. He worked as part of teams performing surgery on facial deformities with Sir Benjamin Rank in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Often Dr Tucker had to make the difficult choice whether or not he could anesthetise patients, whose deformities sometimes prevented them from eating properly. “We were operating on little babes and they were all very undernourished - very bad subjects for anesthetic,” he said. “Often there were no medical facilities in these places at all.” Dr Tucker remembers travelling to the Indian village of Kota in 1963 with Royal Melbourne Hospital chief eye surgeon John Bignell. A wealthy retired man had organised for Mr Bignell and four other surgeons to perform cataract surgery. “He had literally hundreds of people come through his little village,” Dr Tucker said. “He thought if he was going to have a good time in the next world he’d better give something back.” The operating room: a cow shed. “First we had to clear the cows out, then we hosed it out and found it had a cement floor - but you wouldn’t have known,” Dr Tucker said. “It was a huge shed - you could have had a game of tennis in it!” Mr Bignell brought hundreds of sheets of sterile paper with him and soon they were able to operate.
John Tucker and John Vorrath. 149411 “I would have said ‘no I can’t operate’ but Bignell had thought it through,” Dr Tucker said. Dr Tucker said he felt privileged to help others. “It was satisfying but horrifying,” he said. Dr Tucker was recognised for his long-time commitment to the Australian Society of Anaesthetists and Community Aid Abroad (now Oxfam). He was also one of the first commercial blueberry growers in Australia. Fellow doctor John Vorrath, invented a scope
which is now used by almost every ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist in Australia. Dr Vorrath invented the scope from his own backyard in 1971, frustrated with unwieldy equipment at the time. “To start with, I made everything out of plastic bits that came from plumbing shops,” he said. “It’s changed the way doctors do ENT.” Dr Vorrath worked as an ENT specialist at the Geelong Hospital for 35 years and the Royal Children’s Hospital for 45 years. “It was a just a lovely place to work,” he said.
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“Nasty people can’t survive there - because kids won’t be polite.” Dr Vorrath said airway difficulties were the “hairiest” situations to deal with. “One kid had not one but six peanuts in his throat,” he said. “His oxygen levels went to about 30 seconds before death.” The boy survived, much to his parents’ relief. At 75 years old, Dr Vorrath still enjoys surfing with his son and grandson.
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CURLEWIS Golf Club completed an Australian first last year, installing a rabbit proof fence around its entire course. Golf club director David Sharp said the rabbit proof fence was already benefitting the club’s golfers. “Rabbits cause a lot of damage - they scratch, they dig holes,” David said. “Apart from spoiling course aesthetics, their activity can create ongoing hazards and safety issues for players and grounds staff.” Costing in excess of $50,000, the fence stretches 3.9km around the course. “We contacted Golf Australia and as far they know no other course has gone to the same trouble to get rid of rabbits,” David said. The fence includes wire netting 30cm either side of existing fence lines, which prevents rabbits from digging under. The rabbits trapped within the course can then be destroyed. David said rabbits are a huge threat to hundreds of endangered native animals, devouring plants and destabilising habitats. “Land owners have an obligation to control rabbits,” he said. “As a golfer I hate them and as a farmer I detest them.” The fence is one of many recent improvements to the club, which is now the fastest growing in Australia.
Cheryl Egberts, Judy Scarrott and Lyn Schofield. 149417 The club rose in the national course ranking “diabolical” and caused a lot of problems for staff walking and driving machinery. from 88 to 78 over the last six months. “The installation of a rabbit proof fence has David built a rabbit proof fence at his family’s meant that we have been able to systematically Leura Park Estate vineyard several years ago. destroy their warren systems and repair the damHe said warren systems around vines were age,” he said.
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REBECCA Blair is one of nine Drysdale mothers busy training for the first ever Bellarine Sunset Run, in two weeks. The group has been running each Sunday since last October, starting at 5km per run. They’re now running 14km each Sunday. “It’s awesome running with a group of girls who are so supportive,” Rebecca said. “We are a lot fitter now.” Rebecca, 38, said the runners knew each other from all over the place, from netball and work, to their childrens’ schoolmates. “We pretty much talk the whole way,” she said. “It’s much harder running by yourself - it’s good to have people encouraging you when your body is saying you’ve had enough.” The mother-of-two can’t wait to take on the 21km Sunset Run with the group in two weeks. “We’ve been practicing on the track for a few weekends now,” she said. “It’s a beautiful track - it’s just good getting out in the fresh air and challenging yourself.” The group includes a few personal trainers, and running enthusiasts such Naomi Patten. Naomi has long been pushing for a run in the Bellarine and her store, Surf Junction, is sponsoring the race. “She’s competed in numerous half marathons, marathons and triathlons,” Rebecca said. More than 150 people have registered for the Bellarine Sunset Run, which takes place on 13 February. For more information or to register visit www.bellarinesunsetrun.com
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Time to clean up COUNCIL is encouraging residents to drop off unwanted Christmas items, gift packaging and toys at Geelong and Drysdale Recycle Centres. Environment and Sustainability Portfolio holder councillor Andy Richards said many items could be disposed of free of charge. “Now that Christmas is over it’s a great time for a clean up,” Cr Richards said. People can drop off the following items for free at Drysdale and Geelong Recycle Centres: Household recycling such as bottles and cans, large cardboard packaging, TVs, computers and equipment, fridges, lawnmowers, bikes and scrap metal, large toys, chairs, buckets and plastic toys. Paint can only be dropped off at the Geelong Recycle Centre. Cr Richards said people could also drop off excess household waste at its transfer station at Geelong or Drysdale Recycle Centre, and will be charged according to size. For information visit www.geelongaustralia. com.au/recycling/ 1213105-EB03-16
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Exhibiting to inspire By LUKE VOOGT A PLETHORA of art filled Springdale this month, as its resident artists celebrated their 10th annual exhibition. Springdale Artists co-ordinator and tutor Annette Playsted started the exhibition in 2005 to give her students a chance to exhibit with seasoned artists. “It’s a unique exhibition,” she said. “It has a real mix of professional, semi-professional and hobby artists.” Annette said there was nothing more exciting as an art teacher, than seeing her students’ reactions to exhibiting for the first time. “It really gives them a sense of belonging and makes them want to continue with their career,” she said. Long-time member Jeanne Stratford discov-
ered the Springdale Artists by viewing the group’s annual exhibition five years ago, when she moved to the Bellarine from Sydney. “I went home inspired,” she said. Jeanne has long been an art enthusiast, having visited Monet’s Garden and Van Gogh’s grave. Yet it wasn’t until she joined the group that she got to explore her love of colour, detail and nature in her work. “There’s such a variety of artists - it’s an interesting group of people who otherwise wouldn’t meet,” she said. Springdale Artists recently welcomed professional Heidelberg artist and former Victorian Artists’ Society member Judy Henshaw to their ranks. “We’re often picking up people like that who come down to live in the Bellarine,” Annette said. The group displays art year-round at the Dry-
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Bellarine Landcare facilitator Emma Camilleri said the number of rabbits in the Bellarine Peninsula had been a concern for years. “Many have tried and failed to rid the Peninsula of these pesky European invaders,” she said. “But now, with a new community-led working group, we are hoping to tackle our furry friends head on.” Bellarine Landcare has formed a Rabbit Action - Bella-
rine group to rid the Bellarine of rabbits and is identifying “cluster leaders” in the Peninsula’s “hotspots”. The project is funded until June, and Bellarine Landcare hopes to secure further ongoing funding after this date. “The group’s project is simple - to increase engagement in pest animal issues, while developing the community’s sense of ownership for their patch,” Emma said. “Our working group will support each cluster leader, in providing technical and practical advice and support in engaging with their neighbouring properties.” For further information on the Bellarine Landcare Groups campaign, contact Emma on 0413 768 819 or email emma@ bellarinelandcare.org.au
Festival set to add some sparkle ORGANISERS of the sixth annual Festival of Glass say there will be more variety at this year’s event than ever before. The festival runs from 14 to 26 February and includes allnew features to spark visitors’ interest. “We’re especially pleased with this year’s new features because they’re the result of collaboration between the festival and community groups,” festival convenor Doug Carson said. This month 20 Drysdale businesses displayed “Tiny Treasures” - glass ornament clues in a treasure hunt with dozens of prizes. “The Treasure Hunt offers local businesses a new way to be involved and we’re delighted
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with their response,” Doug said. On 14 February, visitors can learn the value of old bottles at Bellarine Historical Society’s historic bottle workshop, at
Drysdale’s Court House Museum. On 19 February, the organisers will run a Masterclass at Leura Park winery, Curlewis. Two master artists will create replicas of the local and endangered orange-bellied parrot and hooded plover. More than 40 exhibitors will display art the Festival of Glass Expo which starts 21 February at Christian College. Several artists will even demonstrate how to create their colourful pieces. For more information about the Festival of Glass visit www. festivalofglass.net.au or contact Patrick Hughes on 5251 3394 or at dryclift@bigpond.com
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BELLARINE Community Health will celebrate re-opening its Drysdale centre this month with an open-house session for the community. Primary Health Care Services executive manager Helen Nikolas said the health service was excited to resume services at the centre and show off its new facilities. “Local residents will be able to wander through the clinical spaces and talk to clinicians about the facilities and services available,” Ms Nikolas said. “We will also showcase one of our Mobility Plus exercise groups in the renovated group room.” The newly renovated and extended Community Health Centre will open on 29 February. BCH will stage an open house and walkthrough for clients and community members on 3 March, from 3pm to 4.30pm. Ms Nikolas said the refurbishment has significantly improved access within the building and added clinical and multipurpose spaces. The health service is working on the design of the outdoor space with Kevin Heinze Grow organisation, which uses therapeutic horticulture to enhance well-being. It will remain the Joan Falahey memorial garden in honour of the first Bush Nurse at the Drysdale Community Health Centre.
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BELLARINE Landcare recently secured about $5000 from the Victorian Rabbit Action Network, to help rid the Peninsula of its furry pests. Rabbits cause more than $206 million in damage to Australia agriculture each year and for the Bellarine farming community, the impact is fierce. Local farmer Graeme Brown said the problem was worse than ever. “In all my years of farming on the Bellarine, I have never seen rabbits as bad as they are this summer,” he said. “This is having a detrimental effect on agricultural production in the region.” Bellarine Landcare facilitator Emma Camilleri said the number of rabbits in the Bellarine Peninsula had been a concern for years.
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Pumped with new gym BELLARINE Aquatic and Sports Centre (BASC) opened its new fully-serviced gym to the public this month. Ocean Grove councillor Jan Farrell was at the opening on 18 January and said the gym would help the centre expand the fitness activities it
provided the community. “Many of our members have been keen to see a fully serviced gym at BASC,” she said. “We’re thrilled to now be able to offer that to them and to the wider community.” After a month of construction,
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Shooting the wild breeze SCORES of Ocean Grove children braved strong winds on Australia Day to fly a kite with the local Lions Club. OGBH Lions Club president Lloyd Smith said kids made about 150 kites at Main Beach on the day. “There were pretty strong onshore winds there so people
didn’t stay around for long,” he said. “We had a steady stream of people throughout the day.” Despite numbers being down a bit on last year, Lloyd said the kids and club members had a great time. “It’s always a great day - the
little kids all have a chance to help make the kites,” he said. “It’s a very old design but it’s been proven - even in windy conditions.” The club held a sausage sizzle on the day for the first time, which along with donations raised $380.
OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club president Steve Peatling has defended the club’s decision not to run the Barwon River swim this season. The inaugural Barwon River swim, Ocean Grove SLSC’s second main fund-raiser outside the annual Rip to River Classic, was scheduled to take place on Easter Saturday 26 March. The date of the event at Easter was the biggest concern among the club's committee of management, according to Peatling. “At this point in time (the Barwon River swim) is on hold, and we are looking at other dates during next season,” Peatling said. “There are other dates we are looking at next season ... that we need to discuss as a committee in further detail before we make any decision on the event.” Peatling said the on-going date at Easter was viewed as ‘problematic’ due to issues with tides and blue green algae concerns in the Barwon River. “We can just see going forward it is always going to be ‘problematic’ of trying to find a time to fit in the swim around the Easter time with other events on in the Barwon River,” he said. “We have decided to put on hold this season, a lot of that has got to do with that going forward - it could be difficult with other clashes.” A potential clash with Ocean Grove Football Netball Club’s Bellarine Football Netball League season opener and the $6 million Shell Road sports pavilion unveiling on Saturday 26 March was seen as another concern. In other news, the Ocean Grove SLSC raised more than $30,000 after the running of the 36th annual Rip to River Classic on 2 January. This summer’s event attracted nearly 1100 participants across four different categories. “Yes it turned out to be a quite a good year for us, it was certainly up on last year and comparable to the year before to that which was one of our better years we have had,” Peatling said. “So the result was quite good, it was up around the $30,000 mark, so we were quite please with that.”
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THE Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run has sold out with more than 700 people to run its coastal trail in two weeks. The participants, including 32 from Ocean Grove, will run either 10km or 21km on 13 February. Organiser Dion Milne said the trail was the perfect place for a run and was not surprised by the response.
“Not only is the concept of a sunset run quite unique, this coastal trail is both spectacular and pristine,” Dion said. “It needs to be run to be truly appreciated.” The half-marathon begins at 5.30pm at Portarlington Pier, with the 10km run starting at St Leonards at 6.20pm. Both finish at the Portarlington Pier at sunset.
Dion believes the picturesque track’s “magnificent views” are part of why the event has sold out so fast. “The beauty and appeal of the Bellarine Coastal Trail is that you will always be within 50 metres of the beach and 100 metres from the Esplanade, with no hills to worry about,” he said.
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Buses make sure plover message hits the road TWO Geelong buses are taking the important hooded plover message to the streets with new signage this month. Featuring a photo of a hooded plover chick, the message is clear: “I need a little space to raise my family”. Councillor Andy Richards, portfolio holder for Environment and Sustainability, said this was another way the council could spread the message
to look out for “hoodies”. “The Bellarine Peninsula has the last major population of hooded plovers until Warrnambool,” he said. “So it is actually a national priority to protect this threatened species.” Residents can help hooded plovers survive by being aware of beach signage and following dog regulations at all times between August and April.
The birds lay their eggs in a small scratching in the sand. Once hatched, chicks need to get to the water’s edge to feed, but they won’t do this if people or dogs are nearby. “We’ve only had one chick reach the flying stage this season,” environmental project officer Rebecca Koostra said.
“So we really need our community’s help in being aware of the hoodies and giving them the space they need for survival.” The City of Greater Geelong is running a competition to raise awareness of the hoodies. Locals can enter before 2 February to win a $100 voucher. Find out more at www.geelongaustralia.com.au
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Dip in for fitness By LUKE VOOGT THE Bellarine Paddlers are encouraging locals to jump in a kayak this summer, as they seek to bolster numbers. “It’s great exercise and we’ve got one of the best stretches of river you could imagine,” club secretary Ralph Wright said. Ralph said 12 people had joined
the club since it began in August last year, with several others participating irregularly. The non-profit club has a collection of privately owned kayaks and surf skis stored with the Coast Watch. “We provide everything,” Ralph said. The paddlers meet each Sunday at the boat ramp near the Ocean
Grove Golf Club - 7.30am for the serious kayakers and 8.30am for those who just want to have a go. Club president Terry Poole competed at the Canoe Marathon World Championships in Hungary last September. Terry, who is the Australian champion for his age category, makes his own kayaks out of Huon Pine.
Ralph and fellow paddler Jo Davis competed at a state level race in Footscray last November. “We are aiming to paddle together at the Australian championships during Easter this year,” Ralph said. “It’s a great feeling racing kayaks when you get them moving - it’s quite exhilarating.” For more information visit bellarinepaddlers.canoe.org.au
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■ Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.
Barwon Heads Hotel ■ Check http://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.
LOCAL Lions Club president Lloyd Smith and fellow member Bill Willocks travelled to Lorne this month to donate $7000 to fire-stricken households. Lloyd said the Lorne Lions Club was delighted to accept the donation from Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. “The money was very gratefully received,” he said. “It will be put directly into the bank accounts of the 13 permanent households that had their houses totally destroyed.” The club raised the money in two weeks from plastic lion collection tins placed at businesses around Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads.
Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall ■ Making waves music/poetry arvo every fourth Sunday of the month from 2pm5.30pm.
Ocean Grove Bowling Club ■ Wednesdays Happy Hour 5pm-7pm. ■ Saturdays Live Entertainment 5pm-8pm. ■ Sundays Half for Half, half-price drinks for the first half of the game.
Ocean Grove Hotel ■ Summer Sunday Sessions, free live music every Sunday in January and February from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. ■ First Thursday of every month, Morning Melodies.
MARKETS AND FAIRS Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Market ■ First Sunday of month, 9am-1pm, Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Shell Road, Ocean Grove.
Bellarine Community Farmers Market ■ Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.
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Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads
■ Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Ph: 0438 055 679.
■ Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga. Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@bluewateryoga.org.au
Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove ■ 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.
Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove
■ Tuckerberry Farm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm.
■ Wednesdays 9am, Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.
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■ Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.
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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 11am5pm, new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays. Ph: 5250 5760.
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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 www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au
FAMILY FUN Koombahla Equestrian Park
- any children five years and under welcome to join a friendly play group large indoor and outdoor area, lots of toys, great craft activities, music and story time contact Chelsea Cole at oceangroveplaygroup@gmail.com
CLASSES AND EXHIBITIONS Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre ■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Ph: 5255 4294. ■ Jelly Bean Drama - an educational dramabased program for 3-5 year olds that combines structured dramatic play, movement and music. Fridays 10am-10.45am. Contact OGNC 5255 4294 for bookings. Tutor: Rachael Smith.
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Ocean Grove Hotel
Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway
■ Tuesday to Friday, after school riding programs special school holiday courses available, phone 5256 2742.
■ Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm, Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573 or julesrodg@gmail.com
■ Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Ph: 5251 3393.
Bellarine Church of Christ Hall, 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove
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■ Saturdays 10am-11am, Tuesdays 7.30pm8.30pm, Ocean Grove Toy Library, borrow toys for children aged six months to six years, open to families on the Bellarine www.oceangrovetoylibrary.org.au
Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale
■ Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Ph: 0435 481 920.
Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove
Uniting Church Ocean Grove
■ Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. What’s On: phone 5255 3233 or email: journo@oceangrovevoice.com
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Fourth Wednesday of every month
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 Lyn or Ian Irwin 5256 2242. 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.
Fourth Monday of every 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.
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 Marg on 5259 2142 for information. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.
Clubs meet
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 5251 2268 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 Margaret 5255 2848. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361
Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Marianne Rogan on 5256 1619.
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 John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 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.
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.
Wednesdays
Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 5255 3442 or Graeme 5255 3435.
Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors; 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.
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First Wednesday of every month
First Thursday of every month
Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com. au or 0412 199 467. Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson’s Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1-2pm Parkinsong, 2.30-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.
Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.
Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.
Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon, at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.
Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. 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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Grant for bunny target BELLARINE Landcare recently secured about $5000 from the Victorian Rabbit Action Network, to help rid the Peninsula of its furry pests. Rabbits cause more than $206 million in damage to Australia agriculture each year and for the Bellarine farming community, the impact is fierce. Local farmer Graeme Brown said the problem was worse than ever. “In all my years of farming on the Bellarine, I have never seen rabbits as
bad as they are this summer,” he said. “This is having a detrimental effect on agricultural production in the region.” Bellarine Landcare facilitator Emma Camilleri said the number of rabbits in the Bellarine Peninsula had been a concern for years. “Many have tried and failed to rid the Peninsula of these pesky European invaders,” she said. “But now, with a new community led working group, we are hoping
to tackle our furry friends head on.” Bellarine Landcare has formed a Rabbit Action - Bellarine group to rid the Bellarine of rabbits and is identifying “cluster leaders” in the Peninsula’s “hotspots”. The project is funded until June, and Bellarine Landcare hopes to secure further ongoing funding after this date. “The group’s project is simple - to increase engagement in pest animal issues, while developing the
community’s sense of ownership for their patch,” Emma said. “Our working group will support each cluster leader, in providing technical and practical advice and support in engaging with their neighbouring properties.” For further information on the Bellarine Landcare Groups campaign, contact Emma on 0413 768 819 or email emma@bellarinelandcare.org.au
Time to clean up THE council is encouraging residents to drop off unwanted Christmas items, gift packaging and toys at Geelong and Drysdale Recycle Centres. Environment and Sustainability Portfolio holder councillor Andy Richards said many items could be disposed of free of charge. “Now that Christmas is over it’s a great time for a clean up,” he said. People can drop off the following items for free at Drysdale and Geelong Recycle Centres: Household recycling such as bottles and cans, large cardboard packaging, TVs, computers and equipment, fridges, lawnmowers, bikes and scrap metal, large toys, chairs, buckets and plastic toys. Paint can only be dropped off at the Geelong Recycle Centre. Cr Richards said people could also drop off excess household waste at its transfer station at Geelong or Drysdale Recycle Centre, and will be charged according to size. For information visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/recycling/
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Lines are drawn and they’re keen for the greens “It’s a great opportunity for businesses to have fun and socialise, as well as learn the game,” he said. Teams of four will play to wrest the Ocean Grove Voice Trophy from the hands of the Collendina Cricket Club team, which won it last year. The tournament runs each Monday from 29
February to 21 March, starting at 6pm. Players can be male or female and the cost is $60 per team, which includes dinner. The club will provide bowls. “So get your team together, fill out an entry form and come enjoy a great evening,” John said.
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LOCAL groups will soon hit the greens, with entries opening for the Ocean Grove Bowling Club’s annual Community Bowls competition. Organisor John McConville said the tournament was open to businesses, clubs, community groups and any non-bowlers who wanted to enter.
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up close to the stage. There are also fully catered VIP packages available for those who want the full experience without
having to do anything. There will be car displays throughout the day and helicopter rides over the Bellarine Peninsula.
Academic Scholarships Saint Ignatius College Academic Scholarship applications are closing soon for new Year 7 students in 2017. Saint Ignatius College Geelong is unique in the region as the only co-educational Catholic secondary school. The College community understands the numerous benefits that result when young men and women engage intellectually and spiritually, by working collaboratively as equals in developing lifelong skills. There is a personal concern for the whole life of each student and a commitment to instilling in our young, a faith that does justice - an awareness of the needs of others, and a readiness to place one’s talents at their service and inspiring
them to be leaders both scholastically and in their community. Applications for academic scholarships are for new Year 7 students enrolling in 2017 and can be accessed via the College website at:
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ICONIC Aussie music legend Joe Camilleri and his band the Black Sorrows will perform at Bellarine Estate winery on Valentine’s Day, but the day is not just for couples. The entire family can enjoy the day, which kicks off at 10.30am. It kicks off with the Mik Maks, which the kids will love, and then an array of local artists culminating with the Black Sorrows. Camilleri, 67, was born in Malta, but is as iconic an Aussie as anyone in the music industry after migrating here with his family at the age of two. Camilleri has performed as a solo artist as well as part of Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons and the Black Sorrows. Most people know the Black Sorrows’ ‘Chained to the Wheel’ hit, which peaked at No 9 on the charts in 1989. On the day, there will be a kids play area, food vans, beer wine and cider - no need to bring anything other than a rug to sit on and sunscreen. Laze the afternoon away among the vines at Bellarine Estate, enjoy the company of friends. Want to sit in a bit more comfort? Book a seat in the reserved seating area
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It's a different and exciting yarn THIS is a different story for me, and an exciting one as it’s had some input from some very knowledgeable experts in the field. In November 2015, I was walking with Kevin in the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve and we came across a flock of yellow-tailed black cockatoos (YTBC) near the west dam. I wrote in 'The Voice’ the following week that I thought that one of the birds was a young female cockatoo, and I also wrote that it was great to see that the birds had been breeding locally. I thought that it was a young bird as it had patchy yellow feathers on the breast and spots of yellow feathers on the crown and face. In my experience birds with spotty and streaky plumage are often young, so I assumed that this was a young bird. I then received an email from 'Voice’ reader Richard Weatherly regarding this bird. Richard is an internationally recognised artist and environmentalist, and you can check out his amazing work at http://richardweatherly.com.au/theartist/. Richard wrote that “my interest in the young black cockatoo was because I have been puzzled for some time by birds of that species with additional patches of yellow in the plumage. Your premise that juvenile birds have wider yellow feather margins is correct, but they are not spotty like the one you photographed. I attach a much yellower bird photographed (badly!) in the Grampians. I had known of its presence for two and a half years (if it was the same bird) ranging from Glenthompson over to the Victoria Range. It appears to have perished in the 2013 fires. My understanding is that feather colour is made up like a printer’s machine with four colours, red, blue, yellow and black. However, in feather colour, blue is normally a structural colour derived from the molecular design of the feather (hence 'Tindall Scattering’ can occur in blue plumage), while red and yellow are pigments that are predominantly determined by diet. National Geographic produced an interesting book on this subject about five years ago, written by Geoffrey Hill. To be yellow, a feather would need to lose both red and blue, or both a structural and a pigmented colour. Why does this happen? Surely the reasons are different? I have photographed a male
red-rumped parrot that has lost most of his blue, seen feeding alongside a normal male, but to lose two unrelated colours puzzles me." After receiving Richard’s email I instantly realised that I had a lot to learn about bird coloration and that I had better learn it. I bought the book 'Bird Coloration’ by Geoffery E. Hill and it is now my holiday reading. I also wrote to bird experts and legends Tom Fletcher, Barry Lingham, and by way of Tom Fletcher my email reached the great Trevor Pescott. Trevor wrote: “It does seem that the local black-cockatoos may be in some trouble as I understand the plumage colour changes is usually seen in populations where some level of inbreeding is taking place. Typically it seems to be in populations of birds that are isolated. I think the term is leucism. Jen’s bird is not the first, nor the last to have the black replaced with yellow. Attached is one I saw at Birregurra about this time last year, with even more yellow - not quite the black-tailed yellow-cockatoo! I don’t know much about genetics or how this happens but I don’t think it is a good thing to see in the blackcockies that have some overall problems in food and breeding hollows." Barry, who is the president of the Geelong Field Naturalist Club, wrote: “Re the YTBC - yes, this is an unusual plumage, with more speckled yellow than I would normally expect. She does not appear all that well - possibly blood on the beak? I hope the extra yellow is not from beak and feather disease. It could be a juvenile bird with odd plumage, but I have not seen that before. There are a few strange versions of YTBCs about. In 2010, Jon Duthie (Friends of the Bluff) saw a bird near L Connewarre that was mostly yellow all over, except for a few patches of black around the tail and wing. This was a leucistic bird. He dubbed it a black-tailed yellow-cockatoo! Maybe your bird is related, showing a small amount of leucism." I sent the replies to Richard, who then wrote: “I believe Psittacine populations are quite susceptible to colour mutation; whether that is triggered by in-breeding I have no knowledge. However, the mechanism by which such genetic change is expressed in feather colour remains a puzzle to
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me. Yellow variants occur, almost certainly without disease. The question is how? if the condition is exacerbated by in-breeding, then it should be common in aviary specimens, as wholly yellow birds would no doubt be very attractive to purchasing collectors, as with species like golden pheasants, which have been taken by aviculture and turned from a beautiful bird and turned into a drab and yellow shadow of the natural version. Some more information: parrots have their own unique pigments for producing yellow and red known as psittacofulvins. They can produce vibrant colours when combined with structural blues. Unlike the normal carotenoids that are affected directly by diet in other birds, psittacofulvins are produced within the body of parrots. Within a species, psittacofulvins are regarded as less variable in expression among individuals than are carotenoid pigments." Up until I received these emails I thought that leucism was some extra white coloration in the feathers, but leucism, or leukism, is an abnormal plumage condition caused by a genetic mutation that prevents pigment, particularly melanin, from being properly deposited on a bird’s feathers. As a result, the birds do not have the normal, classic plumage colors listed in field guides, and instead the plumage have several color changes, including white patches where the bird should not have
any, paler overall plumage that looks faint, diluted or bleached, or overall white plumage with little or no color discernable. The degree of leucism, including the brightness of the white and the extent of pigment loss, will vary depending on the bird’s genetic makeup. I have a little common blackbird in my garden that has white on the wings and white patches around the beak, so he or she is a leucistic blackbird. Of all the introduced bird in Australia, the common blackbird is my favourite, as it has the most beautiful song. So I love my little leucistic blackbird even though it has eaten many of the apricots off my tree. My photo of the blackbird is taken through the lounge room window as the bird doesn’t want to pose for a photo when I’m in the garden. I want to thank everyone for their input and observations regarding this YTBC. I love progressing in my knowledge and learning from the experts, and there are still many questions unanswered regarding the patchy YTBC. I also love that 'Voice’ readers do look at my photos and feel free to comment and give their opinions. It’s nice to know that a small photo in a local paper can provoke such discussion and learning. I will never again assume that a patchy YTBC is a young bird. Thank you Richard, Tom, Trevor and Barry. Jen Carr, jencarr@y7mail.com
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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 CARAVAN PARK – HOWARD HARMER OVAL PRECINCT MASTER PLAN The Barwon Coast, in partnership with the Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club, has commissioned Thompson Berrill Landscape Design to develop a master plan to guide the development and use of the oval precinct for the next 10 years. The draft Master Plan is now available for community comment until Saturday 6th of February 2016. The Draft Master Plan is available from Barwon Coast either as a hard copy at our offices at the Barwon Heads Caravan Park or online at; http://www.barwonheadscaravanpark.com.au/ under the ‘About Us’ tab in the top menu. BARWON HEADS SEAWALL & PROMENADE Work on the final stage of the reconstruction of the promenade will commence immediately after Australia Day. The final stage involves the construction of the concrete promenade and installation of a new handrail. It is expected that sections of the promenade will be closed for most of February and visitors to the site are asked to follow the detour signage where necessary. SUMMER SHUTTLE BUS The shuttle bus has been another huge success this year with thousands of people making use of the service. On behalf of our community a very big thank you to our Gold sponsors this year, Barwon Heads Community Bank® and the City of Greater Geelong. The free bus operated from 27th December until 26th January travelling around Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads and the beaches starting at the Ocean Grove Post Office. The Shuttle Bus towed a trailer to carry beach gear including surf boards. OUR ENVIRONMENT Blue-ringed Octopus are small timid creatures preferring to hide in rock pools, seagrass and seaweed. This highly venomous animal can be seen in our rock pools. When calm and happy it will remain a sandy colour, but when angry it will change to yellowish with bright blue rings all over its body. This is a warning sign to leave alone and move away. This animal produces deadly tetrodotoxin and there is no antivenom. They are not animals to be afraid of, they live along our coast all year round. We need to respect the rock pools, watch where you put your hands, be alert, and don’t interfere with them. Please do not interact with these animals. They too have a job to do in our marine environment. Copperhead snakes, in particular the juveniles are on the move throughout our coastal reserves. These shy snakes prefer to move away, but if interfered with has the potential to bite. The coastal dunes are habitat for these animals and we ask all using the beach; no people or dogs in the dunes. Access the beach using the formalised access ways to protect yourselves, our dunes and the animals that live there.
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Barwon Coast in partnership with Bellarine Bayside and other key agencies and volunteers attended the Portarlington Mussel Festival to engage visitors and locals to the area on responsible fishing and boating, local wildlife and responsible pet ownership. The day was massive and well received by all. In total there were 6 agencies present who were supported by 8 local community groups. DOG ON BEACHES Barwon Coast works closely with the City of Greater Geelong and this year COGG has purchased a special vehicle to improve patrols on the beaches and public land. For the last few years an educative approach has been taken toward dogs on beaches and other public land. It is important to note that ‘Dogs on Leash’ control applies for many beach areas from 1st of February. We ask that all dog owners practice responsible ownership by keeping their pets under control, picking up after them and abiding by the signage onsite. This year Penalty Infringements Notices will be imposed where necessary. PLAY IT SAFE BY THE WATER Swim between the flags at our locally patrolled beaches - Ocean Grove Main, Ocean Grove Spit 18W and 13th Beach Main. NOTE: from Australia Day to Easter patrols only occur on weekends with the service being provided by our local volunteers. At all beach access pathways we have installed Beach Safety Signs that provide advice on general water conditions, rocks, tide etc. and where the nearest patrolled beach is. Please take time to read those notices. Always be alert on the beach when with children and never swim alone. No diving / jumping from jetty, promenade or bridge Tragically serious incidents have occurred in recent summers so it is really important to take personal responsibility for your safety when near the water, be it at the ocean or the river beaches. Dangerous activities such as jumping or diving off the Barwon Heads jetty, the promenade or the bridge can lead to serious injury especially back injuries or even death. This year we have seen massive movement of sands along the beaches and at low river flows the water depth can be minimal, especially at low tide near the Jetty, so don’t do it! Gary McPike General Manager
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Tennis is back after the break Compiled by Jen Franks
Surf watch: Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club lifesaver Jamie Upward on surf patrol for his first season. Picture: Stepahanie Asher
Jamie Upward, OGSLSC surf lifesaver in profile How many years have you been a surf lifesaver for? First season. It was my second day on the job on the day (when this interview took place).
What is the best thing about patrolling at Ocean Grove Main Beach? The surf is pretty nice and getting in the water that is fun.
What do you enjoy most about being a surf lifesaver on patrol? I am just learning new things.
Name three items you always bring with you when you are on surf lifesaving duties? Hat, sunscreen, uniform.
Favourite beach to do surf patrol at? Ocean Grove Main Beach.
Favourite holiday destination? New Zealand.
OCEAN Grove Tennis Club Saturday competition has re-commenced after the summer holidays. It’s difficult to believe that in just four weeks’ time the teams will be playing in semi-finals. The first week back is always a bit difficult after such a long break, but some members spent their summer on the courts having a hit or at country tournaments. In early January, Warrnambool hosted their annual Country Week Tournament. The tournament is round robin, and all three Ocean Grove teams competing were successful at making grand finals. In A Grade the team included Barry Golightly, David Franks, James Kerr, Steve Vicary; with Nick Vicary and Mark Thomas helping out by filling in. They won the Grand Final. In the A Reserve Grade, a team of juniors got together and made it all the way to the Grand Final, resulting in runner-up. They were Stephanie Golightly, Ethan Franks, Zachary Flack and Harry Flack. This was a great achievement by these 16 and unders. In B Grade the mighty Quiksilvers went through to the Grand Final and won. They were Graeme Schmidt, Mark Thomas, Scott Bibby, Rod Henrichson and Rick Wilkens. A great time was had by all. Here are the home results from 30 January:
Section 2 Boys hosted Drysdale and lost 2,21 to 4,31. Nicky McMahon and Josh Arumets won their singles. This team is sixth on the ladder. Section 7 Boys Red played Leopold and lost 2,23 to 4,26. Harry Copperwaite and Chris McMahon won their singles. They are sixth on the ladder. Section 9 Girls played Wandana Heights Blue and lost 2,18 to 4,29. Aimee Howarth won her singles and then teamed up with Kiana Harrison Roberts to win the doubles. They are third on the ladder. Section 15 Boys played Barwon Heads and lost 2,24 to 4,32. Jai Harrison Roberts won his singles, and Perry Kottek won his doubles and just missed out on his singles. They are eighth on the ladder. Section 16 Mixed played Clifton Springs and won 4,30 to 2,26. Alex Montgomery and Elli Campbell won all of their sets for the day. They are fifth on the ladder. Section 20 Girls played Ocean Grove White and won 4,38 to 2,26. Always challenging against your own club, these girls did very well. Georgie Gill won all of her sets. Emily O’Kane, Georgia Antonio and Mia Sellars won their doubles. While for the White team Tara Sampson and Clare Walker won their singles. Red are on top of the ladder. Results compiled by Jen Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.
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King joins Grubbers pre-season session FORMER St Joseph’s GFL player and new Grubber recruit Mick King took part in Ocean Grove Football Club’s first pre-season session for 2016 last week. King, 30, brother of new Ocean Grove Football Club senior playing assistant coach David King who joined the club late last year, were both members of St Joseph’s GFL reserves’ exciting 2015 premiership triumph. “It is exciting to get into the Bellarine Football League, I have always wanted to play down here,” King told the Voice last week. King, an Armstrong Creek resident, brings a wealth of interstate football experience to the Grubbers after a stint at the Mount Isa Tigers Football Club in far north Queensland. More recently King had a playing stint with the Rovers Football Club in Geraldton in the Great Northern Football League in Western Australia. Up to 30 players turned out for club’s first preseason training session of 2016 at Shell Road on Wednesday 27 January. Ocean Grove Football Club is scheduled to play the first of its three practice matches against Beaumaris on 5 March. Another two practice games will take place with a clash against Daylesford on 11 March, followed by a twilight night game against GFL club Lara on Thursday 17 March. All practice games will be played at Shell Road.
New recruit: New Grubber Mick King is welcomed by Ocean Grove Football Club senior coach Wayne Walsh. 149516
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Compiled by Matt Flapper Great start to 2016 WITH the finals fast approaching Ocean Grove have continued their undefeated run in 2016 in fine style to remain undefeated in the Premier Division competition. With wins in the last four matches and a thriller to finish round 14 against Sebastopol on the weekend, the Grovers sit fourth on the ladder with four rounds to play. All Ocean Groves Saturday pennant sides are within striking distance of finals, with the top side slipping into fourth. Division Two hang onto top position despite dropping the weekend’s match to Highton on the Grove Greens. The all-important top two clash will just about seal pole position in next week’s match-up with Geelong Cement. Clinging onto a spot in fourth position, Division 3, 5 and 7 have enjoyed a consistent season on the greens so far and will look to consolidate that final four position in coming weeks. Division three lowered their colours against Pt Lonsdale, however the fives were in full force at home against City Of Geelong. Division 7 also enjoyed a week out on the greens at Drumcondra (City Of Geelong) as they cruised to take all the match and rink points. The challenge of heading to Norlane in the eights proved a difficult one for the visitors on this occasion only managing to secure one rink win. The win to Harold Curwood’s team was an important one and a valuable two points which only has the side one point out of fourth spot. Next week’s match up with Bannockburn will be a crucial one in terms of the coming weeks. Division 9 and 10 are continuing with their run of consistency and both look like holding their current top four position. Rocket Rodoni, Peter McCalman, Helen Brache and Skipper Lorraine Oliver have had a great three weeks out of the last four, with match-winning scores in all three games. Four teams remain in contention of an opportunity to play finals in the Midweek Pennant competition. Division One will go head to head with Highton this week, which will be a contest of the top two sides at present. Currently sitting second, the win will add to the chance of a top two finish. Division Two are hanging on to hope of playing finals and a couple of wins in the next two weeks and they could possibly climb that hurdle. A win against Anglesea will be the first challenge. The threes continue to fly and sit top of the tree on the premiership ladder, 11 points clear of Bareena in second spot. The struggles have continued in Div 4 and 5 and now it will be what we can salvage in the remaining few game. Avoiding relegation will be the challenge. Division 7 continue to build momentum with Hanni McPherson and Alanna Ballam in charge. Two new skippers at the helm are receiving the guidance from our experienced players up front and continue to strive for that chance to have a crack at finals. Only two points from the fourth spot and nine points from second shows how tight the ladder is in this division.
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ENTHUSIASTIC Ocean Grove netballers resumed pre-season last month in preparation for the 2016 Bellarine Football Netball League season opener which starts in March. The local netballers have been in training since mid-January after their Christmas and new year break. The pre-season work has consisted of two sessions a week, based around all court and fitness work. Ocean Grove senior grades face Bellarine rivals Drysdale in round one on Saturday 26 March to coincide with the opening of the $6 million Shell Road sports pavilion. IN other Grubber netball news, the Ocean Grove Netball Club’s junior netball sign up and uniform fitting days took place on Friday 29 January and Sunday 31 January. The junior netball sign-up and uniform days were held at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve.
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Annual retro comp Compiled by Gary Stephens THE 13th Beach Boardriders Annual Retro competition was in full swing after its Australia Day event rocked along to Triple J’s hottest 100. Boards from Klemm-Bell, Kim Thompson, Doug Rogers, Pat Morgan, the Trigger Brothers, and Bob Cooper from the 1960s and 1970s were there in use. Unfortunately the surf did not co-operate with two foot onshore waves - and many of the crew were finding it difficult to ride the classic boards. Last year’s winner Josh Johnson-Baxter was a surprise exit from the first heat taken out by the eventual winner Henry Hutchins who had been practicing on his dad’s old boards. There were other stand outs, Mac Taylor handled the conditions well and made it to the final. Groms Ellie Harrison and Charlie Mahoney ripped as well. Will Bowers took out the milk and pie challenge to get automatic entry into the final. Results: 1st Henry Hutchins; 2nd Gus Harfield; 3rd Danny Dales Sutton; 4th Grant Stringer; 5th Mac Taylor; 6th Will Bowers; 7th Charlie Mahoney. In other news, Josh Johnson-Baxter took out round one of the Victorian State Round Open Division in January. Held in unruly conditions at Gunnamatta, Johnson-Baxter managed to edge out his fellow competitors by only a fraction of a point. While Johnson-Baxter has been competing in
On your marks, ready set go: Action from the Queenscliff Blue Water Swim Challenge where more than 500 ocean swimmers took part in the annual race at Queenscliff Pier. 149618 Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY
Josh Johnson-Baxter. 149589 the Open Division for many years and finished second numerous times, this is his first win in the top division in the state. His win enables him to bypass the pre-trials section in this year’s Rip Curl Bells Beach Pro. He made it through the pre-trials a number of
times, with his best result a second in the trials. This might be the year Johnson-Baxter realises a life-long goal and makes it into the main event. He will miss the next state round at Phillip Island due to a surfing trip to Hawaii.
Nippers head to Grove for state events
Awesome ride: Ocean Grove SLSC competitor Tim Hannan catches a wave in the Under 15 board race. 149408 Picture: NICK BOHAN “THE second day is what we called the western regional qualifiers, which is essentially all the surf life saving clubs from Point Lonsdale down to far the south west of the state.” IN other news, promising Ocean Grove SLSC teenager Tom Kingshott won a gold medal in the 1km beach run at the interstate Manly nipper nationals over the Australian day long weekend surf carnival in January. OCEAN Grove SLSC head coach, Sonia Kinsey, said the first placing
Gold Tom: Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s Tom Kingshott wins gold in the 1km beach run Under 14 boys event at the interstate Manly nipper nationals. 149408
for 14-year-old Tom Kingshott was a great result in preparation for his assault on the Aussie titles in April. “WE knew (Tom Kingshott) was going to be up there with (the top place-getters), obviously this is going to be his first Australian titles,” Kinsey said. “TOM does a bit of everything, but primarily he is a runner.” OTHER standout results from the combined Manly Freshwater interstate based surf life saving event, included Guy Kinsey’s eighth place in
the open swim at Freshwater, Lucy Conquit’s third spot in the Under 19 female iron at Manly and Jessie Coulsen’s eighth place in the under 17 male swim at Freshwater. THE Ocean Grove SLSC female trio of Lucy Conquit, Gabby Hannan and Felicity Abfalter came third in the Under 19 female board relay at Freshwater, while Tim Hannan finished third in the Under 13 boys iron nipper challenge held at Cronulla beach in Sydney after the completion of the Manly Freshwater carnival.
By MARK HEENAN KEEN Ocean Grove ocean swimmers were some of the 500-plus participants who competed in the annual 24th Queenscliff Blue Water Swim Challenge on Saturday 30 January. Local Grove competitor and renowned marathon swimmer Mark Stone came away victorious in the 50-59 age group and finished seventh overall in the main 1.2km swim challenge at Queenscliff pier. The 55-year-old came home in a time of 14:01 to finally edge out his Ocean Grove swimming rival Robin Asher, who came third in the 50-59 age group and finished 11th overall. Stone said he was chuffed with his result. “I was quite satisfied with my performance, I was swimming with a wetsuit and I did not have a big swim beforehand,” Stone said. “That sort of helps a lot whereas when I have swimming against Robin (Asher) I have been swimming without a wetsuit. The 1.2 km swim challenge was won by star competitor Tristan Read in a time of 12:59. IN the curtain-raiser to the main 1.2km swim challenge, Ocean Grove local Flynn Kinsey was the first male to cross the finishing line in a time of 05:43 in the 600m race. Fellow Ocean Grove SLSC team-mate and superstar local Tyler Walsh finished fourth overall in 05:55 in the earlier race. Queenscliff Blue Water Swim Challenge spokesperson Margie Heffernan said the conditions were for the most part great for competitors. She said the Bellarine-based small swimming club was very appreciative of the volunteers who helped on the day. “The day went really smoothly, the conditions were amazing compared to the day before,” Heffernan said. “It got a bit more choppy as the event went on, so the later the race the rougher the conditions.”
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MORE than 1000 junior lifesaver competitors are expected to compete across two state junior nipper carnivals held at Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club this month. THE one-day state Life Saving Victoria (LSV) nipper carnival held on Saturday 13 February is followed by a state-based western regional surf life saving qualifying event held at Ocean Grove the next day. OCEAN Grove SLSC Junior Activities Manager, Scott McNaughton, said the mid-February weekend date was a massive logistical exercise for the club. “IT is certainly a really big logistical effort - we require lots of volunteers, everything from water safety to setting up the courses, to catering, to officials, so it is a very big weekend for the club,” McNaughton told the Voice. “IT is also a good weekend for the community and we will expect 1000 nippers competing across the two days.” THE LSV junior carnival will get underway at 8.30am on Saturday 13 February with clubs from all over the state competing from Lakes Entrance in Victoria’s far east to Portland in the state’s south west. “THERE will be a large contingent of nippers and surf life saving clubs competing on the Saturday 13 February,” McNaughton said.
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Familiar faces Compiled by Ben Hancock DRYSDALE Soccer Club was pleased to see four familiar faces participating in the Geelong-based Morris Finance Cup competition recently. Hayden Reed and Mitch Vials (representing Corio) as well as Jack van Wren and Louis Stockman (representing Surfside Waves) made appearances in the competition, expanding Drysdale’s reputation. Corio managed a 1-1 draw with Surf Coast, and Surfside similarly drew 1-1 with North Geelong’s youth side. The players who represented Drysdale in Division 1 last year are likely to return this year ... with the possible exception of Reed and Vials, who could continue on at Corio to represent their state league side. While they will be a big loss for Drysdale, the club is excited by the prospect of representation at a higher level. In news closer to home, the club’s preparations for the season are under way. Pre-season started 20 January and continues until the season start in April. Training will take place on Wednesday at 6pm at the Estuary estate in Leopold, due to ground works at Howard Glover Reserve. Anyone interested should contact the club at info@drysdalesc.com.au, visit the drysdalesc. com.au website or go to the Drysdale Soccer Club Facebook page.
Fielding drill: The Mighty Hawks junior cricket starter program participants take part in a fielding session. 149514
Mighty Hawks fly Compiled by Aaron Malcolm, Drysdale Cricket Club THE Mighty Hawks junior cricket starter program was back up and running last week with eager local juniors keen to get underway for the new year. After five weeks of learning new and exciting skills and games,
the starter program returned from Christmas break for the final five weeks, which recommenced on Friday 29 January at the Drysdale Cricket Club main oval. The program, in its first year, has been a major success - with a large number of participants coming down each week to learn the basic
skills of cricket in some fun and interactive ways. The program kicks off at 5.30pm each Friday and will run until the end of February. The junior teams returned from the Christmas break looking forward to a positive finish to the season.
Mixed results throughout the year see all teams sitting just outside the top four in their respective age groups, with some excellent performances by multiple players throughout the year. A special mention to Sophie Dinneen, who has been selected to play for the Barwon Rockets in their next game.
Familiar face returns: Former Drysdale Soccer Club's Hayden Reed gets ready to play in the Morris Finance Cup. 149559
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Hawks head back to gruelling pre-season
By MARK HEENAN DRYSDALE Football Club recommenced its pre-season training following the Christmas and new year break last month with a series of gruelling fitness sessions. Training got underway in mid-January and with two sessions a week on Monday and Wednesday evenings. “We have been back three weeks at training since Christmas,” Drysdale senior coach, Wade Chapman said. “Training has been OK, a few guys improved, a few guys went backwards. “We had a fitness base before Christmas and wanted to
keep that over the Christmas break. “The first week back at training on the Wednesday (was 20 January) we had 40-plus numbers, so that was probably our best night for pre-season (training).” THE Hawks have bolstered their playing stocks with three new recruits for 2016 season. Former St Mary’s GFL player Dion Nolan joins brother Adam at the Hawks, while Hayden Chappel comes from Inverell Saints (Tamworth AFL league in New South Wales) and Sam Edwards arrives from Padthaway, who play in the Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League.
IN other football news, Drysdale will play its first practice match against Geelong and District Football League (GDFL) club Inverleigh on Saturday 28 February. Further practice matches will follow against GDFL club Thomson at Thomson on Saturday 5 March. The Hawks will conclude its pre-season schedule with a practice match against GFL club St Mary’s on Thursday night on 10 March. The Hawks will open their Bellarine Football League season with an away clash against Ocean Grove at the new $6 million facility sport pavilion Shell Road.
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Hawks can’t hardly wait · THE Drysdale Netball Club cannot wait to kick off the 2016 season. With A Grade coach Leah Wilson at the helm and also overseeing all the junior development, the club remains keen to stay a powerhouse in the BFL again. Training Thursday nights has begun again for all players. 13 and Under – 4pm to 5.30pm.
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Ella Mannix and Paige McGrath. Some old faces with Vicki King and Kathy Mallon return and watch this space for more recruits. As with any sporting clubs, the Drysdale Netball Club is looking for players, coaches and volunteers to assist. Make sure you like the Facebook page and download the Team App to get up-todate notifications from the Drysdale Netball Club.
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Malcolm’s maiden 100 for Hawks By MARK HEENAN DRYSDALE Cricket Club’s A Grade finals hopes are still alive after a superb unbeaten century from Jason Malcolm during his side’s resounding win over Wallington on 30 January. The Hawk opener finished 100 not out after Drysdale compiled 3/226 from 54 overs in reply to Wallington’s score of 170 from 59 overs on day one. Drysdale A Grade captain, Shane Cutajar, said his teammates were rapt for Malcolm. “He (Malcolm) made his first hundred and 100 not out at the end,” Cutajar said. “It was first hundred at any level of cricket ... he was rapt and (so were we as a team).” Star Hawk player Brett Harding made a valuable 72 with the bat. The eager Hawks pushed for an outright victory against bottom-placed Wallington in their second dig who finished at 7/62 from 30 overs. Drysdale bowler Brendon Sharpe had an excellent game with ball after his combined figures of 5/38 from 17 overs in the first innings and 2/10 from eight overs in the second dig. Drysdale’s attention now turns to northern Bellarine rivals Portarlington, who are A Grade ladder leaders after round 8, with a two-day match which begins on Saturday February 6. The Hawks have a 4-3 record after eight rounds. Cutajar described the clash against the Demons as a ‘grudge match’. “We play Portarlington this week in a massive ‘grudge match’, and I know we build it up internally, we really set ourselves for the game and I know Portarlington do as well,” Cutajar said. “It is a huge ‘grudge match’ if we end up scraping into the four on percentage we will play Portarlington in the first final because they are pretty much guaranteed top spot. “Obviously we need to win the game against Portarlington to make finals.” Saturday’s twilight fixture between the Hawks and the Demons will be played at Drysdale. IN B Grade, Drysdale won on first innings in their two-day match at home against Anglesea played at St Thomas Catholic Primary School. The Hawks dismissed the visitors for only 28 from 35 overs. In reply Drysdale made 2 declared for 86 from 20 overs. Anglesea finished their second innings at 7/88 from 84 overs. DRYSDALE won by 20 runs in their C Grade two-day clash against Anglesea played at Shell Road Recreation Reserve in Ocean Grove. Batting first the Hawks made 7/188 from 60 overs. In reply, Anglesea were dismissed for 168 from 57.5 overs. IN D Grade, Barwon Heads won a closely fought one-day 40 over per side clash against Drysdale played at Ervin Reserve in Newcomb. Batting first the Hawks compiled 6/160 from 40 overs, in reply Barwon Heads made 7/165 from 36.1 overs.
TON: Jason Malcolm scored his maiden A Grade century for Drysdale on the weekend. 149612
Josh O’Dowd bowls during Drysdale’s C Grade win against the previously unbeaten Anglesea. 149613
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Mortimer Oval named By MARK HEENAN DRYSDALE Recreation Reserve will be renamed Mortimer Oval until 2018 after a lucrative deal was struck with the local independently owned petrol station and the Hawks last month. The sponsorship rights will commence in time for start of the 2016 AFL Barwon Bellarine Football League season and conclude at the end of the 2018 football season. Drysdale Football Club president Greg Collier said a three-year agreement with Mortimer Petroleum, who has served the Drysdale community as the town’s petrol station for more than 50 years, was a great coup for Hawks. Mortimer Petroleum has sponsored the Drysdale Football Club for the last 25 years.
“We have shaken hands on a three-year deal,” Collier said. “It is a local family and the family business and it has been here since Drysdale was young. “To have (Mortimer Petroleum) get on board with us at the football club is fantastic. “Mortimer Petroleum has always been great supporters of the footy club with brothers David and Chris Mortimer.” David and Chris Mortimer, life members at the Hawks, have both held stints as presidents of the Drysdale Football Club. The town’s main sporting oval until 2018 will be still known as the Drysdale Recreation Reserve during the summer cricket season period.
New naming rights: Drysdale Football Club senior coach Wade Chapman (left) with club president Greg Collier after the announcement Drysdale Recreation Reserve was renamed Mortimer Oval for the next three seasons. 149509
Hot shots gets a big tick
Excited bunch: Drysdale Tennis Club youngsters take in the Hot Shot tennis program at the Australian Open. 149563
Tennis stardom: Drysdale Tennis Club Hot Shots participants meet Hot Shots ambassador and former World No.8 Alicia Molik at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. 149563
THRILLED Drysdale Tennis Club youngsters were invited to participate at the Australian Open ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Day at Melbourne Park last month. Drysdale was one of 21 country Victorian tennis clubs invited that took part in the ANZ Community Play Hot Shots program aimed at 4 to 12-year-olds, on Thursday 21 January. A bus load of 50 kids, parents and helpers enjoyed the Australian Open Festival Kids World at Birrarung Marr. The tennis purists had a photo opportunity and a chance to meet Alicia Molik, a former world No.8 ranked tennis player, and now an ANZ Hot Shots ambassador. The keen tennis pupils were later then given ground passes to enjoy a day at the Australian Open. On Sunday 24 January, 10 lucky Drysdale Tennis Club youngsters got rare opportunity to play on Rod Laver Arena before Maria Sharapova and Belinda Bencic played their fourth round women’s match. The Drysdale Tennis Club was the only tennis club in the wider Geelong region that took part in both days. For more information on the Drysdale Tennis Club junior program please contact junior co-ordinator Kerry Humphrey 0400 078 337 or email drysdalecomputers@bigpond.com
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