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Having a ball Steve and Sarah McWilliams, Anika Padoms, Judy Haynes, James Mulung and John Vigo, with their dogs Rubin and Nixon had a ball at the Tranquility Fair on Saturday. For the story and more pictures, see pages 6 and 7. 148676

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Beach heroes sought By LUKE VOOGT

BARWON Heads resident Sally Smith is searching for five heroic beach-goers, who she says saved her life just days before Christmas. Sally, 54, was swimming at Raafs Beach (19W) on 18 December, after her daughter had left, when she was caught in a rip. “Within seconds I was being sucked out and I couldn’t get my feet on the ground,” she said. Sally said if the rip had dragged her into the deep she would not have survived.

“I knew if I floated out no one would be able to see me,” she said. “I tried to swim against the current but I had no hope.” In desperation, she called for help. “I screamed to two boys in the shallows,” she said. “Eventually they heard me and called to three ladies nearby.” The women didn’t hesitate, diving into the surf to rescue Sally. “These ladies were like porpoises,” she said. “They dived in and swam straight at me.”

The women told Sally to lie on her back and formed a human chain to drag her in. “The deepest one risked her life – she could have been sucked in too,” she said. “Her feet were off the ground and she was relying on the woman who was holding onto her. “Once she grabbed my hand I could breathe – it was an incredible relief.” Eventually the quick-thinking trio pulled her back to shore. Sally was extremely grateful to her

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rescuers and wanted to thank them in person. She said one of the brave boys, named “Oscar”, was five years old, while the other was about 10, with glasses and dark hair. “I think his name was Raj,” she said. “For those boys to call out to strangers was incredibly brave – I thought they were their mothers but they weren’t.” Sally was unable to describe the women, due to shock. “They did say their names but I was

in such a state that I couldn’t remember them,” she said. Speaking to the Voice last weekend, Sally vowed she would never swim outside the flags again. “I was just going in for a quick 10 minute dip and I’ve swum at Ocean Grove for my whole life,” she said. “But once I got sucked out I didn’t have a chance.” Do you know anything thing about Sally’s rescuers? Or any other unsung local heroes? If so email newsdesk@ voicegroup.com.au.

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March ALL things apples were on the menu at the annual Apple Fair that featured a cracker line-up of music, foods and fun for the family for the fourth year that the fair ran as a twilight event. Local identity and resident of almost 80 years, Owen Holbrook, celebrated his 90th birthday with family and friends. Mr Holbrook celebrated the milestone with his two children, three grandchildren and his great-granddaughter at Acare Aged Care in Point Lonsdale on 5 March.

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THE Shell Road Reserve Pavilion was one step closer to completion, with builders finishing bulk excavation, realigning the sewer and testing the pile footings of the site. Ocean Grove Councillor Jan Farrell said construction of the new pavilion was on schedule and progressing well. The construction of Ocean Grove Performance Space was also progressing well and was expected to be “ready to occupy” by the end of March according to Ocean Grove Park Inc president Colin Atkin. Ocean Grove actor Keith Purcell won a yearlong scholarship to study at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre in Los Angeles. The 17-year-old who can already boast regular appearances in Neighbours as well as a part in the Underbelly Squizzy series, won the place at the esteemed California academy after impressing acting teachers. Long-time local Crockett Cooke conquered the waves at the Pier to Pub despite living with a very rare form of motor neurone disease. Crockett competed in the event to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association of Victoria and had raised more than $2000 from the race and other events.

She'll be apples. The OGPS Apple Fair was held. 148287 There was outrage over the City of Greater Geelong’s decision to abandon plans to build a primary school in the town’s north-east growth corridor to support its growing population. The City of Great-

er Geelong originally set aside land for a school in a 2007 Structural Plan for Ocean Grove. However, in 2010, the Department of Education advised council the land was no longer required.

April GENEROUS Ocean Grovers and visitors chipped in with more than $40,800 in support of the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. During the day CFA volunteers pulled in more than $9600 with highway collections, Mannerim Fire Brigade collected over $8000, Collendina Caravan Park pulled in more than $5000 from an auction and their traditional nearest the pin competition, Woolworths Ocean Grove topped $4300 and Ocean Grove Bowling Club’s dinner and auction raised $13,680. Thousands paid their respects to our fallen Anzacs at the dawn service on the 25th

Generous Ocean Grovers chipped in thousands of dollars for the Good Friday Appeal. 148287 at Ocean Grove Park. Crowds were huge for the ceremony and parade as Ocean Grovers remembered our war dead. More than 60 people attended the Tuckerbag Reunion, 20 years after the supermarket closed in 1995. The old supermarket was the very first on the Bellarine, back in 1980, when Ocean Grove had a population of just 4500.

Grove Pavilion patrons withstood the inclement weather to witness over 100 cast and crew roll out over five hours of song, dance and percussion well into the evening. The official opening was lead by Park President Colin Atkins and the plaque was unveiled by Cr Jan Farrell on behalf of State Minister for the Environment, Lisa Neville and the City of Greater Geelong.

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February WORKS began to install traffic signals at the busy intersection of Shell Road and the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre. Beangala Ward Councillor Jan Farrell said the signals would make the intersection safer and ease congestion. Ocean Grovers banded together to support former resident Scott Beyer in his ongoing fight against cancer. Family and friends were all too willing to give their time to help Scott, who was diagnosed with a rare non-Hodgkin Lymphoma on Christmas Eve, 2013. The weather gods smiled on the Wallington Strawberry Fair when the storm clouds shifted and sun burnt through for another successful school fund-raiser. Thousands of visitors took advantage of a packed day of music, demonstrations - and lots of tempting food. Wallington Primary School’s annual Strawberry Fair went off without a hitch. Thousands were treated to the red berry desserts, which attracted long and endless queues. Pavs, pancakes and punnets were churned out to the hungry hordes. On the main stage entertainment included Andrea Robertson and Band, the Tiny Giants and Jamie Pye as well as auctions, Dazzling Dan and spinning wheels.

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New Labor candidate for Corangamite Libby Coker began her campaign with a scathing assessment of Bellarine NBN access. Ms Coker released official NBN information on local access last Tuesday. “The assessment shows not one single town or suburb, small or large, in the Bellarine Peninsula has pre-existing homes or businesses connected by fibre,” she said. Rolling Pin walked away with a clutch of awards at Australia’s Best Pie Competition and the Official Great Aussie Pastie Competition. It won Australia’s Best Vegetarian Pastie, Australia’s Best Traditional Pastie made by an apprentice (Dylan Hobbs) and Australia’s Best Plain Beef Pie made by an apprentice (Dylan Hobbs). They also finished runner-up for Gourmet Pie with their Beef and Burgundy favourite and Traditional Pastie. The Avenue and Baker and Thacker Streets were announced as the next streets to benefit from council’s efforts to improve local footpaths. Works were underway on The Avenue and Baker Street is up for tender. A teenage girl was airlifted to hospital after she was in collision with a 4WD while crossing the Bellarine Highway at Wallington. The 16-year-old was seriously injured in the accident on the westbound side of the highway opposite the Flying Brick Cider House.

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OCEAN Grovers Elva and Ted Jordan celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Active and healthy, except for Elva’s “annoying” fractured wrist that will limit their anniversary plans, the couple are now both 90 and still do everything together. Ocean Grove florist Beachside Blooms has gone into the bridal industry Hall of Fame after winning the Victorian title in its division for the sixth time in seven years. Owner Shelley Keast said it was “fantastic” after they won with a percentage of 99.78 in the ABIA awards decided by customers voting online. Ocean Grove high school students were among the winners in the first Andrews State Budget, with Bellarine Secondary College landing $1.1 million for much needed upgrades of classrooms and flexible new learning spaces. Principal Alison Murphy welcomed the news saying Bellarine Secondary College was excited that the government was delivering on their promise to the community in the first year of their term of government. A notorious Grove junction was finally getting traffic lights eight years after it was deemed a priority by locals. President of the Ocean Grove Community Association, Michael Harbour, welcomed funding for lights at the Marlin Drive and Tuckfield Street junction in the State Budget.

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July The iconic restaurant The Mex announced it would close its doors after 12 years serving Ocean Grovers. The Mex served its final customer on 5 July. Ocean Grove Business Association was calling for CCTV surveillance after a burglary at Cleo Fine Jewellery, the fourth in the Terrace in three weeks. OGBA said surveillance would discourage thieves from breaking into local businesses. Wallington’s Alistair Drayton was one of 102 Australian firefighters who travelled to Canada, to fight fires raging in the country’s west. Alistair worked as an incident controller, in Alberta and British Columbia, where the majority of forest fires occurred. Ocean Grove Supertoys owner Kerrie Byron and her family were stranded amid the chaos in Bali. They were among thousands of Australians looking for accommodation after flights were grounded by a nearby volcanic eruption. Ocean Grove hosted its second Light of Day Australia event with more than 30 musicians donating their time to performing at the shows that raise funds and awareness. The show was held at three venues simultaneously over two nights. Last year it was just the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill but this time it will also include the Olive Pit Delicatessen and the Driftwood Cafe.

A tradie was seriously injured and had to be airlifted to hospital in Melbourne. 148287 from the 2015/16 state budget. Local disability advocate and environmentalist Bree-arne Manley spent more than four gruelling hours navigating Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. Bree, who has multiple sclerosis, began walking the Banksia Trail at 10.30am on 11 September, with a generous show of supporters and at 3.45pm she - overwhelmed at seeing the finishing line - spent the last of her strength to complete the trail.

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About 550 hardy souls representing 30 teams participated in the annual Relay for Life at Collendina Recreation Reserve. The highest fund-raising team was Pink Ribbon Warriors which raised more than $12,000. A whopping $60,360 was raised and three teams raised more than $5000 each. About 140 locals gathered in the sunshine of Ocean Grove Park as the town marked Remembrance Day on the 11th. All ages were involved in the respectful and modest service at the town’s memorial cenotaph. Barwon Coast began building a sandbag wall at Ocean Grove Main Beach to protect dunes being battered by coastal tides. The 50-metre long and five-metre high wall will protect the dune on the east side of the beach’s concrete ramp. Bellarine police were warning locals to stay vigilant, after a recent spate of house burglaries and car thefts in Ocean Grove and Clifton Springs. Senior Sergeant Nick Terry, of Bellarine police, said many car thefts were opportunistic. Sen Sgt Terry also encouraged residents to lock their homes and cars, to prevent other items being stolen.

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December The Mex announced plans to re-open just months after closing, sending rumours flying, with locals guessing anything from a McDonald’s to a drive-through coffee shop would replace it. But after a stint in the New Zealand Army and working in the finance industry, Aaron Darcy returned to “bring back the old Mex”. Bellarine Secondary College teachers will see double this school year, with not one, not two, but five sets of twins joining the school. With at least one set being identical, they’re likely to cause some problems for their new teachers. Ocean Grovers flocked in their thousands for the

Bellarine Secondary will welcome five sets of twins in 2016. 148095 annual Carols in the Park at Ocean Grove Park. It was the first time the carols event had used the new pavilion performance space.

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TERINDAH Estate came overall first in the Dark Horse Winery of the Year award, heading off competition from around the country. Terindah owners Peter and Cate Slattery, alongside winemaker Chris Sargeant and vineyard manager Tim Byrne, attended the prestigious awards at the Melbourne Mu- Hayley Parker won an seum to accept the award in Brazil. 148287 award. Ocean Grove Business Association welcomed a council application for $45,000 in State Government funding for CCTV in the Terrace. If successful, the grant would go towards a $50,000 project to install cameras, with the council asking the OGBA to contribute the remaining $5000. OGBA had requested CCTV funding in the past, only for the council to tell them there was no money available. Barwon Coast announced measures to protect Ocean Grove Main Beach from erosion after nearby beaches were savaged by storms. Barwon Coast just received approval from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning to construct a bag wall at the beach. The wall, made of recycled plastic, will run east of the Ocean Grove Main Beach ramp. Salon Sojourn Hairdresser Hayley Parker took home a Medal of Excellence at the WorldSkills Competition in Brazil, after yet another successful performance last month. Hayley came 10th out of 32 competitors from around the world at a very tight competition in Sao Paulo. Fisheries Victoria Officers seized nearly 300 sand crabs after intercepting a vehicle at the Ocean Grove boat ramp. A vehicle was stopped about 9pm on 24 August where a search revealed an esky and two buckets containing 285 sand crabs.

LOCAL teen-actor Keith Purcell scored the biggest gig of his life. Keith was given the part of playing a main character in the ABC interpretation of arguably Australia’s greatest-ever adolescent novel saga: John Marsden’s Tomorrow Series. Close to 350 motorcycles - and the odd scooter - converged around Shell Reserve on the Pink Ribbon Ride. The ride raised more than $7230 for the Andrew Love Cancer Centre, an amount that was generously matched by Peter Stevens Motorcycles and The Vince Chiodo Foundation - bringing the total above $14,461. Ocean Grove traders were left fuming after the State Government rejected their bid for CCTV surveillance in The Terrace. Ocean Grove Business Association and Ocean Grove Connected Communities had both been prepared to commit $2500 each: the 10 per cent required to be eligible for the grant. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said the government had already provided $30,000 to Geelong Council for safety concerns in Little Malop Street, Geelong. A 26-year-old man suffered serious leg injuries when his car ploughed into a tree off Andersons Road. Police said the man was driving east down Andersons Road, 80m from QueenscliffPortarlington Road, when the car left the road, hitting a tree. SES volunteers removed the car’s roof to reach the driver, who was taken to Geelong Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Ocean Grove hosted its second Light of Day festival. 148287

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A tradie in his thirties was flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with what were believed to be spinal injuries after falling from scaffolding. The accident occurred at a house in Kurrajong Court where the man was believed to have fallen about two metres. Two ambulances attended and transported the man to the Memorial Reserve football oval where a police helicopter landed and then flew him to Melbourne. More than 700 people filled the wave church and an estimated 120 paddled out to give a surfers’ farewell to the well liked and inspirational Mitch Trickey. The 30-year-old Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove local who had spent 10 years fighting Hodgkin’s lymphoma finally succumbed to the disease. Bellarine Secondary College would benefit from $335,413 in funding announced by the State Government. The funding announcement was not new, but rather previously un-allocated money

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Dave’s big win By LUKE VOOGT OCEAN Grove resident Dave Kovacic added to his list of recent triumphs by winning an international Braille essay competition last month. Dave, 55, won the Onkyo Braille Competition out of all entries in the Asia-Pacific region. “I’m stoked - it’s the first time I’ve written anything like that,” he said. Dave scored 76.5 percent for his essay about the many adventures he’s had since losing his vision. His topic was the positives of life after blindness. “To be honest, I didn’t think I’d get anywhere, so all I tried to do was make it funny,” he said. “If you don’t laugh at least once a day it’s a day wasted.” The 1000-word essay took Dave three days to write.

He wrote about putting up all the Christmas lights outside, “without blowing up the house”. “Which is always a bonus,” he added. Dave also wrote about “reclaiming his life” by taking up surfing, metal detecting and kayaking again, and driving a racing car at Sandown. He said he enjoyed the challenge of learning to do things differently and said being blind improved his other senses. “Now I have to figure out how to do everything in a safe environment,” he said. He then used a Braille display to convert the essay to printed English. Dave also included the NDIS in his essay, and spoke about its benefits for people with a disability. Blind Citizens Australia president Emma Bennison was thrilled for David to win.

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Dave Kovacic with a sample of his braille writing. 148668 “It’s critical to have positive role models for Braille literacy like David in the Australian blindness community,” she said. “Computer software that reads out text just can’t give you the same completeness of information that Braille offers.” Dave spoke to The Voice earlier this year, about his quest to reclaim

his mobility and independence after blindness. It was big month for the avid prospector, who recently found a gold nugget on a prospecting trip in Creswick. The competition included five entries from each country involved and the winner was judged in Malaysia.

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THE Ocean Grove Community Association (OGCA) is leading the push for footpaths on Grubb Road, after reports of pedestrians walking dangerously close to traffic. Association president Michael Harbour said he had seen people walking on Grubb Road, including school children. “We’ve noticed people are walking down Grubb Road with prams because there are no footpaths,” he said. “We think that needs to be urgently addressed.” General manager of City Services William Tieppo said the council was working with developers to provide pedestrian links in the estates north of Shell Road.

He said this was to avoid the need for children and parents with prams to use Grubb Road. “The council will be undertaking community-wide consultation on footpath networks in Ocean Grove over the coming months,” he said He said the council would identify a network that best met the community’s needs and provided safe pedestrian connections throughout the town. “We think that is great idea,” Mr Harbour said. “But there appears to be no short term solution for pedestrians between Oakdene Estate and Shell Road.” The area of Grubb Road between Bellarine Highway and Shell Road is managed by VicRoads.

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Footpaths are needed for Grubb Rd. 148664 Provision of footpaths in the area would be the council’s responsibility unless required to be provided by abutting land development. “It is the council’s understanding that this section of Grubb Road may be considered by VicRoads for

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A fair of tranquility By LUKE VOOGT

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ROUGHLY 6000 locals and tourists attended the 19th Tranquillity Fair last Saturday, which organisers have hailed as one of the most successful yet. More than 4000 adults bought tickets and Ocean Grove Park Association (OGPA) president, Murray Waugh, estimated 6000 people in total, with children attending for free. “That would have to be one of our highest attendances, if not our highest,” he said. “Even up until 4pm we still had a lot of people around.”

Dark skies threatened to spoil events in the morning but the sun broke through just before midday, providing fair-goers with warm weather the rest of the day. The Tranquillity Fair made use of the Ocean Grove Pavilion the first time this year, which Murray said made things run much more smoothly. He said the pavilion served as a storage space for the OGPA and allowed an easier transition between different performers. “It was fantastic – we didn’t have to hire a stage,” he said.

“There were more people watching the music than ever before.” The crowd enjoyed a wide range of music from Ebony De Lima, Velvet Bow, The Tides of Welcome, Steve McEwan and the Yesmen, Three Kings and Fulton. They also got involved in a drumming demonstration in the afternoon. Murray said the fair’s 125 stalls had already been booked-out by last November. “We even had people standing by if someone didn’t turn up,” he said. “That’s a tribute to Barb and Phil

Dix, who organise the stalls.” Barb said this year’s new stalls included delicious Turkish food and very popular “potato spirals”. With the amount of interest, she said she “could have had two fairs and filled them both.” The OGPA also provided free stalls for the Queenscliff Rural Australians for Refugees, Children in Cambodia and the CFA. Murray praised and thanked the fair’s 70 volunteers who manned the gates, and helped setup for four hours on Friday evening and at 5.30am Saturday.

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Nata Patel from ADA Hemma Art paints Katie Carr’s hand. 148676

Chloe O’Brien (centre) with Buddy and Natalie McGregor (right). 148676

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Bellarine policing increases State View with Lisa Neville MP

BELLARINE police numbers and station staffing has been a serious concern on the Bellarine since station operating hours were severely slashed by the previous government in late 2014. It is very pleasing to report that the now State Government has gone a long way in fulfilling its commitment to restoring police station operation hours and increasing police numbers. In early December Police Commissioner Graham Ashton announced that the Drysdale and Portarlington stations would be reopening seven days per week and that Queenscliff would open four days a week at this stage. In addition, 15 extra police are being recruited to the region. These staffing arrangements will also take the pressure off the Ocean

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Grove Station that was serving as the dispatch centre when the other stations were closed. I welcome these announcements as I know that community safety is a priority for Bellarine. 2015: A busy year As we move into 2016 it is interesting to look back briefly on the year that has just gone. From a State Government perspective 2105 was, as usual, a busy one on the Bellarine, with many local projects being announced and commenced across the peninsula. In Ocean Grove for example, with summer upon us I have been working with the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club in having their club rooms refurbished and extended with a commitment from the State Government of $2.56 million. There is obviously no need for me to explain the importance of the

club to Ocean Grove, not only as an important rescue service, but also as a club for locals in pursuing a great sport and recreation outlet, while at the same time providing an important community service. And things like the clubs Nippers program is a wonderful way for local kids to be educated, kept active and involved in a great club. Over the wider Bellarine region other important projects are about to commence or have. For example, in Drysdale funding has been made available and planning has commenced for the much needed bypass. And funding for the towns new sporting precinct has just been Portarlington has seen its safe harbour project commenced which when finished will provide important modern infrastructure for the growing Bellarine aquaculture industry. The new harbour will also be

built to ensure a future Bellarine to Melbourne ferry could be operated. In addition, there are lots of other things happening in towns like Queenscliff, Barwon Heads and closer to town, Leopold. And across the region many of the local schools have received important funding for upgrade; ensuring Bellarine students are being taught in modern 21st century facilities. Finally as we have leave 2015 well behind, I would like to wish all Bellarine residents and visitors a very happy and healthy 2016. 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

Canine’s knack for comforting patients By LUKE VOOGT OCEAN Grove psychologist Alison Lewis-Nicholson has a unique working partner at her Geelong practice: Bougal the six-year-old cavoodle. Alison said Bougal accidently fell into his role comforting patients. He was “free to a good home”, so she took him to work to see what

he was like. It was then Alison discovered Bougal’s unique knack for comforting patients. “I didn’t want to leave him home alone – I brought him to work and he just took up the role himself,” she said. “He’s very emotionally intelligent – he will go over and sit next

to people when they are anxious or upset.” Alison and Bougal won recognition at last month’s Cherished Pets Community Awards which celebrates pets’ contributions to wellbeing. Cherished pets held the awards on 12 December, in conjunction with Wallington’s WRG.

“I thought it was a great idea to get people recognising that pets have a role helping individuals, and that they are important in people’s lives,” Alison said. Alison has practiced psychology for 20 years and moved to Ocean Grove from Geelong seven years ago.

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Oakdene is an attractive and vibrant coastal estate with a wealth of life – surrounded by natural wonders, the beach, rolling pasture and native bushland. Oakdene’s highly sought-after location puts all of the coast’s best features at your doorstep. STAGE SEVEN consists of 48 elevated lots ranging in size from 458m2 to 828m2. Call Kerleys Coastal Real Estate now on 5258 4100 to secure your prefered lot and start planning the home of your dreams.

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River’s Gift Charity Home Project Update The Geelong Homes site supervisors pulled together to lend a hand with the River’s Gift Charity Home landscaping, working through the heat and dust to get the job done. They were under the guidance of Footprints Paving & Landscaping, who have very generously donated their time and expertise to get the gardens

looking beautiful, complete with brush fencing supplied by Surf City Fencing The final touches are being put on the River’s Gift Charity Home and then it will be ready in the coming weeksfor Hayden Real Estate, Ocean Grove to do what they do best! The home will be auctioned at 11am on 27th February 2016 and all

profits raised from the sale of the home will be donated to River’s Gift, to raise awareness and fund research into Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). We invite you to follow Geelong Homes’ Pledge for River’s Gift, the progress of the build and show your support to River’s Gift - so we can breathe life back into SIDS research. www.pledgeforriversgift.com.au

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Old classic is a sheer delight JOIN a delusional leader, his gullible followers and one clever child at the Potato Shed these school holidays for Hans Christian Anderson’s The Emperor’s New Clothes. Theatre 3Triple2 for KiDs will bring their own twists to the classic play, which runs from 12 to 15 January. It’s Grand Royal Parade time and all the interest surrounds who will create the royal robes for the Emperor. Move over Georgio Armani - Horrie and Mor-

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rie have arrived with a new super-fine silk to create a unique outfit. The Minister for Fashion and Head Dresser are worried but keep their concerns to themselves. It seems only young Lucy, the apprentice dresser, can really see what is going on. Will the Royal Grand Parade go ahead? Come along and join the crowd to find out. Theatre 3Triple2 for KiDs has been entertaining families at the Potato Shed for over 10 years.

The company’s trademark use of humour, colourful characters and audience participation has made it a popular fixture on the school holiday calendars. Shows will be held twice daily at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Performances run for an hour and are suitable for all ages. Tickets are $9 each or $32 for a family. For group bookings or inquiries please call the Potato Shed directly on 5251 1998.

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MUSIC/LIVE EVENTS Piping Hot Chicken Shop ■ Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for gigs. Barwon Heads Hotel ■ Wednesdays, Master of Dartness and Poker from 7pm. ■ Thursdays, Trivia Night 7.30pm. ■ Friday, Happy Hour 5pm-7pm raffle and live music. ■ Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays 10pm-1am. ■ DJs Saturdays 10pm-1am. check http://barwonheadshotel.com.au/ Live_Music.php for up-to-date events. Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall ■ Making waves music/poetry arvo every fourth Sunday of the month from 2pm-5.30pm 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.

MARKETS & 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 the month, 9am-1pm Ocean Grove Park. Buy Bellarine Produce Barn ■ Tuckerberry Farm, Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-3pm. Buy Bellarine Produce Barn ■ Tuckerberry Farm, Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-3pm.

FOOD/WINE Leura Park Estate ■ Sundays 12.30pm-4.30pm live music, sensational food and wine Ph: 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: 52 50 5760.

GET ACTIVE Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall ■ Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Ph: 0438 055 679. Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove ■ Monday 9.15am gentle exercises to music

what’s ON Rip to River souvenir THIRTY years is a long time between Rip to River Classics, just ask Ramona Adams who competed in the 10km run from Point Lonsdale lighthouse to Ocean Grove SLSC. Ramona, who competed in the 50-59 age group, was photographed before the race with her T-shirt print from the 1986 Rip to River Classic on Saturday 2 January. The Voice congratulates Ramona for competing and restoring her 1986 souvenir print of the region’s most prestigious foot race.

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FAMILY FUN

Koombahla Equestrian Park ■ Tuesday to Friday, after school riding programs, special school holiday courses available. Ph: 5256 2742. Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove ■ Saturdays 10-11am, Tuesdays 7.308.30pm. Ocean Grove Toy Library ■ Borrow toys for children aged six months to six years, open to families on the Bellarine www.oceangrovetoylibrary.org.au Uniting Church Ocean Grove ■ Friday 10am-noon. Ocean Grove Play Group ■ 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 oceangrove playgroup@gmail.com

CLASSES & EXHIBTIONS

Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre ■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Ph: 5255 4294. Jelly Bean Drama ■ An educational drama-based program for 3-5 year olds that combines structured dramatic play, movement and music. Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre ■ Fridays 10-10.45am, with tutor Rachael Smith. Contact OGNC 5255 4294 for bookings.

HEALTH & WELLBEING Memories: 10km run race competitor Ramona Adams wears her T-shirt print of the 1986 Rip to River Classic. 148679 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 ■ Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335. Queenscliff RSL Hall ■ Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335. 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. Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove

■ Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group. Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads ■ Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga, Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@bluewateryoga.org.au

READING & 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

The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace ■ Last Friday of every month, 1pm-3pm Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573 or julesrodg@gmail.com 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. Bellarine Landcare ■ Join Bellarine Landcare Group’s revegetation bed maintenance along the Bellarine Rail Trail, Sunday 13 December, 10amnoon, Bridge Street, Drysdale. BYO gardening gloves and wear long pants and covered shoes. More information www.bellarinelandcaregroup.com.au or call Emma 0413 769 819. All welcome. What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@oceangrovevoice.com

Clubs meet Mondays

Fourth Monday 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.

Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Marianne Rogan on 5256 1619.

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 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com

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 (not January) 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.

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.

Wednesdays 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.

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.

Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. 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 Marg on 5259 2142 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 5255 3442 or Graeme 5255 3435.

Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon, at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.

First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.

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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OCEAN Grove travel agent Nicole Brian is already busy planning her next big trip to Africa this September, with three families signed up already. “You’ve got to plan early for this sort of thing,” she said. The tour will cross South Africa, as well passing through Zimbabwe and Zambia, and stopping at the picturesque Victoria Falls. The trip will focus heavily on conservation and education. “The reason we are doing it is our kids are very into conservation,” she said. “I wanted it to be educational - not just a Disney Land trip.” Nicole has been to Africa on similar trips and is using that experience to pack in as much animal-based fun as possible. The tour will visit the Jane Goodall Chimp Sanctuary and families can get up close with elephants at the Elephant Whisperers. “The kids can help feed and wash them,” she said. “It’s really hands-on.” The chimp sanctuary rescues chimpanzees that been orphaned, traded in the illegal pet market or traumatised for entertainment in circuses and beach resorts. The trip also includes a game of soccer with local children, while children on the tour will all get to donate a pair of boots each. Nicole said the enthusiasm from youngsters had been infectious. “It’s amazing how many kids have gotten involved,” she said. “It’s more the kids who are interested.” Swagman tours, whose owners Tracey and Wayne Hamilton are from Ocean Grove, are co-organising the trip. The majority of the trip will take place in South Africa. “We’ve chosen South Africa because it’s somewhere in Africa where people feel more comfortable taking their kids,” she said. For more information call HelloWorld on 5256 1888.

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ANTIQUE AUCTION SUNDAY 31st JANUARY at 10.30 a.m WOODLANDS AUCTIONS 16 GRUBB RD. OCEAN GROVE Further Entries Invited by 18th 800+ Lots Antique French & other furniture inc Retro, Bric a Brac inc Chinese & Japanese wares, ceramics, bronzes, glassware, etc, wall & mantle clocks, Art, objets de Vertu, Coins, Militaria inc weapons, Garagenalia, Lighting inc kero lamps, toys, jewellery, plus much much more. VIEWING: Saturday 30th 10am-6pm Sunday 9-10.30am

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Try out something different HAVE you made a resolution to lose weight and get fit? This is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions, says Penny Tompkinson from Step Into Life Ocean Grove. “With the New Year now upon us, you will either be going strong or have already fallen off the wagon,” she said. “If you are going strong great work, and keep it up. “If not, then trying something different may get you the results you are looking for. “If training alone or taking out a gym membership

hasn’t worked, now is a good time to seek out a personal trainer to assist you.” Penny says Investment in yourself is important, make it a priority and you will soon see a huge difference. “Be honest with yourself and your trainer and turn up,” she said. “The first three to four weeks are the hardest, if you are committed training soon becomes easier and more importantly exercise becomes a habit.” Find out more about Penny Tomkinson and Step into Life Ocean Grove at www. stepintolife.com

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HOMEOPATHY is a natural, holistic form of medicine. It treats the whole person, taking into account personality, lifestyle and hereditary factors as well as the history of a patients disease. Homeopathy doesn’t just mask symptoms; it works with your body’s own healing mechanisms to fix the source of the problem. Since all patients are unique, homeopathic medicines are prescribed on an individual basis. For example, headaches in different patients would each be treated with different medicines,

Manage those aches and pains matches’, swimming or surfing at the Main Beach, or just pottering about in the garden. Our caring physiotherapists Caitlyn, Nick and Paul will provide an appropriate management plan to ease your symptoms and help you achieve your goals. Appointments can be made on 5255 7555. Same-day appointments can be offered on most occasions.

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BELLARINE JACK RABBIT VINEYARD Unrivalled panoramic views across the bay. Savour a Restaurant experience or kick back in the ‘House of Jack Rabbit’ cellar door and café. Top wines cap it off! Open hours: 7 Days 10am – 5pm Dinner Friday & Saturday from 6pm. Breakfast on weekends 9 – 10.45am. 85 McAdams Lane, Bellarine Ph: 5251 2223 www.jackrabbitvineyard.com.au TERINDAH ESTATE The Bellarine’s most beautiful venue. Award winning food & wine & spectacular bay views. Experience a wine tasting & local produce menu (including house made sweet treats with tea/coffee) in the Cellar Door or lunch in The Shed. Ideal for hosting private functions & events. Open hours: 7 Days 10am – 4pm Weekend Breakfast from 8am 90 McAdams lane, Bellarine Ph: 5251 5536 www.terindahestate.com

CURLEWIS LEURA PARK ESTATE Sensational wines in a funky, rustic chic setting. Enjoy stunning stone based pizzas, platters and seasonal culinary offerings. Live music every Sunday (60’s, 70’s, 80’s). Open hours: Weekends 10am – 5pm 7 Days in January Private Functions on request. 1400 Portarlington Rd, Curlewis Ph: 5253 3180 www.leuraparkestate.com.au

DRYSDALE CHUI YUAN CHINESE RESTAURANT Serving authentic Chinese cuisine Choose from an extensive Menu. Banquets from $25 pp (4 courses) Our Specialty – Delicious Homemade Dim Sim. TAKEAWAY available - BYO Open hours: Lunch: Wed – Sun 12 – 2pm. Dinner: Tues – Sun from 5pm Closed Mondays – except public holidays 26-28 High St, Drysdale Ph: 52531788

OCEAN GROVE DRIFTWOOD CAFE The Driftwood and Atrium are taking bookings now for Christmas functions for shared dinners or relaxed canapé parties. Open hours: Sunday - Thursday 7am – 4.30pm. Friday & Saturday 7am – 9pm 64D The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1832

LELEANS A la carte dining with full table service. Family friendly restaurant with children’s playroom. Daily specials available, along with a comprehensive wine list. Open hours: Monday – Thursday 10am – 11pm Friday & Saturday 10am – 12:30pm Sunday 11am – 11pm 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1540 www.oceangrovebowls.com.au

CURLEWIS CURLEWIS GOLF CLUB One out of the bag! Fall in love with this iconic course, hip club house and delicious dining facility. Spectacular views, challenging golf and relaxed retro atmosphere. Green fee players welcome. 1345 Portarlington Road, Curlewis Ph: 5251 2534 www.curlewisgolf.com.au

NAPONA Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner or wine. It’s easy to see why the Age Good Food Guide scored Napona 14.5/20 in the 2015 edition . Open hours: Sunday – Monday 8am – 4pm Tuesday – Saturday 8am – late 24 Hodgson St, Ocean Grove Ph: 5256 3153 www.napona.com.au

OCEAN GROVE OCEAN GROVE BOWLING CLUB Affordable bistro dining. Family friendly with children’s play area. Lunch menu available from 12 -2pm and dinner menu from 6 -8pm, with coffee and biscuits available all day. Open hours: Monday - Thursday 10am – 11pm Friday & Saturday 10am – 12.30pm Sunday 11am – 11pm 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1540 www.oceangrovebowls.com.au

OCEAN GROVE THE DUNES At the Dunes we have one of the world’s great views – looking across the ocean from Barwon Heads Bluff to the Point Lonsdale lighthouse. Food is modern Australian cuisine and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as snacks, cakes and dessert. Open hours:

OCEAN GROVE GOLF CLUB The Bunker cafe and bistro situated in the Ocean Grove Golf Club offers family friendly traditional bistro dining with a touch of Indonesian influence. Open hours: Thursday Friday and Saturday nights from 5.30pm and Sunday lunch from 11.30am. Bookings advisable. 9 Guthridge Rd, Ocean Grove Ph: 5256 2795 OCEAN GROVE HOTEL Family friendly hotel open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Large bistro to accommodate group bookings with outside play area and inground trampolines. $15 lunch specials Monday to Friday. Perfect for Family dinners. Public Bar great for catch up drinks with friends with Foxtel, Open Fire place and ice cold beers. Open hours: Open 7 days for lunch & dinner 175 Bonnyvale Road Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1122 OCEAN GROVE MARKETPLACE FISH & CHIPS We are doing gluten free Fish and chips here and we offer 10% discount for all the seniors card holders. Open hours: 11am – 8pm Ocean Grove Marketplace, Shell Road, Ocean Grove Ph: 5256 2099 OCEAN GROVE PIZZA & PASTA Dine-in, Take away or Home delivery. Wide selection of Pizzas & Pasta. Gluten free available. Why not get online and see full menu on: www.oceangrovepizza.com Open hours: Monday - Friday 4:30 - 11pm Saturday & Sunday 12pm - late 80 The Terrace – Ph: 5255 5555 Marketplace, Shell Rd – Ph: 5255 3040 www.oceangrovepizza.com PABS KEBABS Lamb, Chicken or Mixed Kebabs and more made to order for your lunch or dinner. Come in and check out Ocean Grove’s new taste sensation! Open hours: Tuesday – Sunday 11am till we run out! 1/73 The Parade, Ocean Grove (Opposite Police Station)

7 days a week from 6.30am. Closed public holiday nights and Christmas Day. Surf Beach Road, Ocean Grove. Tel: 5256 1944 www.dunescafe.com.au

WALLINGTON FLYING BRICK CIDER CO. Think innovative space, naturally crafted ciders, amazing food without the ‘fancy’, top Bellarine wines, beer, Friday night live music. In a nutshell – fabulous, funky, fun! Open hours: 7 Days 10am – 5pm Dinner Friday & Saturday from 6pm. 1251 Bellarine Highway, (entry via Swan Bay Road), Wallington Phone 5250 6577 www.flyingbrickciderco.com.au

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Who let the dogs out? By JEN CARR I HAVE to get on my Christmas soapbox now. I was so distressed at Blue Waters Lake to see a lady just allowing her staffies to run right through the reeded areas, which are habitat to many young birds. I was watching a young reed warbler at the time that the dogs just bustled through the area where I sat (fortunately the reed warbler survived), but I did find a dead Pacific black duckling. The Australasian grebe left it’s nest and did not return, and I couldn’t see any eggs on the empty nest. It was horrible to watch. I just wish people cared about the chaos that their animals caused in these areas and I wish people would obey the signs that say ‘PLEASE KEEP YOUR DOGS ON A LEAD’. It’s the same with the area along the Barwon River estuary at the end of Lelean St that says ‘NO DOGS’. Most of the time when I go down there to check on the migratory shorebirds that we are so lucky to share our habitat with, I see people just not caring and just letting their dogs splash around where the sign clearly says ‘NO DOGS’. Obviously there are many people who do not care and can’t read. Maybe this is a reason we don’t have any bartailed godwits here this year? Are signs not the answer? What can we do as a community

to tackle this problem? Please, please, please keep dogs under control around our wetlands and on beaches to give these birds some chance of surviving. It’s so distressing to watch and it’s something we can all take responsibility for. I love dogs, I own dogs, but they are on a lead and they don’t go near places where they could cause chaos.

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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. NEW FORESHORE TOILETS Barwon Coast constructed two new ‘micro flush’ public toilets that were opened for public use in Mid-December. The ‘all access’ facilities are located at the Bridge Car Park on the Ocean Grove Spit, immediately east to the Barwon Heads bridge and the other on 13th Beach Road at the Beacon Car Park. The environmentally friendly facilities should be a welcome addition to the public infrastructure available to the local community and visitors alike. They come at a total investment cost of $200k by Barwon Coast. The Beacon Car Park toilet is pictured. 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 public land. For the last few years an educative approach has been taken toward dogs on beaches and other public land. We ask that all dog owners practice responsible ownership and abide by the signage onsite. This year Penalty Infringements Notices will be imposed where necessary. PLAT IT SAFE BY THE WATER As we move into our summer beach season it is important to always swim between the flags at our locally patrolled beaches - Ocean Grove Main, Ocean Grove Spit 18W and 13th Beach Main where Life Savers & Lifeguards will be on patrol 7 days a week, for the peak holiday covering week from Boxing day to Australia day . 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. 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! BARWON HEADS PROMENADE UPDATE Rebuilding of the seawall commenced on Monday 28th September and was completed by the 18th of December 2015. The construction of a new concrete promenade, including a handrail will begin after Australia Day. The promenade walk re-opened the week before Christmas. In the interest of public safety, all visitors to the area are asked to take note of the site signage and only walk as directed. SUMMER SHUTTLE BUS Leave your car at home or your caravan park and catch the free shuttle bus coordinated by Barwon Coast with financial support from valuable community aware sponsors. The free bus is operating from 27th December until 26th January commencing at 10am thru to 6pm with an hourly lap of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads and the beaches starting at the Ocean Grove Post Office. The Shuttle Bus tows a trailer to carry beach gear including surf boards. I encourage you to contact Barwon Coast to discuss any issues related to coastal management in our region by phoning 5254 1118. Gary McPike General Manager

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Grubbers the big BPCA improvers OCEAN Grove Cricket Club has been one of the biggest improvers in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A grade under the guidance of new coach Paul Jubber. At the mid-season point of the season, the Grubbers remain in contention to make A Grade finals after winning their first three games of the season. The Grubbers have claimed wins against Queenscliff in round one, Portarlington in round two and a narrow away win against Barrabool in round three. Some of the highlights this season include a stunning unbeaten 100 from Paul Jubber in his debut innings at Ocean Grove against Portarlington in round two. Youngsters Rob Procter and Lindon Gi-

uffrida, who has taken six wickets at 22, both have shown good signs with the ball and bat this season. OCEAN GROVE COACH PAUL JUBBER TALKS ABOUT THE YOUTH AT THE CLUB “We have really unearthed some young talent and we will continue to keep playing the young players. I think going forward this season we will continue with the youth policy and we will continue to develop the developing players at our club. From a longevity and I guess from a succession plan point of view to continue to develop those kids and so that we can be strong in the future.”

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RUN HOME The Grubbers would need to win at least three of their last four matches to make the BPCA’s top four to play finals. A showdown against local rivals Collendina in round eight looms crucial if the Grubbers want to play A grade finals. GAMES REMAINING Round 7: Anglesea (away) Round 8: Collendina (away) Round 9: Queenscliff (home) Round 10: Wallington (away)

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Cobras looking to make the finals COLLENDINA Cricket Club A grade will be looking to cement a top four Bellarine Cricket Peninsula Association finals berth when games commence on Saturday 9 January. This season has been fruitful for the Cobras with wins against Barrabool, Queenscliff and two wins against bottom placed Wallington. The top order has clicked into gear at Collendina with consistent contributions from Richie Peters, Corey Walter, Ben Ricardo and Matt Davies with the bat. The Cobra batting quartet, have all made half-centuries this season. Charlie Lamb has been star for the Cobras with 14 wickets this season and will be contention for the league’s bowling aggregate at the completion of the season.

COLLENDINA CO-COACH COREY WALTER TALKS ABOUT THE TOP ORDER BATTING IMPROVEMENT. “We have put a bit of ownership on the batsman this season, we have pretty please that Richie Peters has made a few starts at the top of the order, Matt Davies has made two half-centuries, Ben Ricardo has made a couple of start a half-century and a 30 and couple of young kids like Max Sutton and Sam Walsh have made some runs. It is really pleasing, we are not relying on one or two guys with the bat, we are getting a nice even spread and that is what you need to be competitive.” STAR PERFORMER Charlie Lamb 14 wickets at 7.79

RUN HOME Early wins in the new year should sew up the Cobras top four A grade position. Collendina’s round eight home game against local rivals and fellow BPCA finals aspirant Ocean Grove will be a key game. Face a challenging run home run with three of the last four games are away from the Cobras home fortress. All of the opposition teams that Collendina face are in contention to make finals. GAMES REMAINING Round 7: Jan Juc (away) Round 8: Ocean Grove (home) Round 9: Barwon Heads (away) Round 10: Portarlington (away)

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Nick Wightman and Natalie Mensch won their respective Rip to River runs. 148342

Club Grove’s Premier Division side capped off an amazing premiership win after defeating Victoria Bowling Club in an epic grand final contest. In the late afternoon shadows of Geelong’s Eastern Park on 15 March, a packed and enthused crowd saw Ocean Grove claim a 96 shots to 92 shots win over Victoria in extra time. Ocean Grove Midweek Pennant Division One and Division Four won their grand finals of the Geelong Bowls Region Midweek Pennant competition. Collendina made the BPCA finals, but lost to Anglesea in a tight contest at Anglesea. Overall it was a successful season for the Cobras. Ocean Grove Cricket Club claimed the B and C grade premierships. B grade defeated Drysdale and C grade easily accounted for Jan Juc. Ocean Grove won the under-13 Agg division cricket premiership, defeating Geelong City while Ocean Grove’s Division Four bowls team also tasted ultimate success. The state’s elite surf lifesavers descended on Ocean Grove main beach in late March for the Senior Victorian Life Saving Championships.

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LUCAS Cameron swapped his cricket whites to play in the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime world darts exhibition. The 34-year-old earned right to play in a Darts Invitational Challenge after he won a qualifying event in Oakleigh. He said it would be a surreal experience to play with the likes of world number one darts player Michael van Gerwen and Aussie darts sensation Simon Whitlock. Ocean Grover Nick Wightman and Natalie Mensch from Belmont won the men’s and women’s open events in the annual Rip to River. Wightman won with his time of 32:39 while Mensch ran 38:29. Dan Roddis took 6/44 for Ocean Grove to help defeat Collendina in a thrilling BPCA A grade game. The Grubbers won by one run against their cross-town rivals.

DESPITE a 125-point opening round loss, Ocean Grove drew a bumper crowd to its opening round football clash against Geelong Amateur. President Ian Walker said the crowd was four times the size of a regular home crowd. Ocean Grove suffered a 17-point loss to cross-river rivals Barwon Heads in the Battle of the Bridge match at home. It was Grove’s third straight loss to open the season. However the A grade netball side defeated the Seagulls by 22 goals. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club veteran Mark Graham was the star from the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. Graham, 38, won a gold medal in the ironman 35-39 age group category. The event was held at North Kirra on the Gold Coast. Both Surfside Waves men’s and women’s teams had wins in their opening round of soccer matches.

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AFL Western Bulldogs 203-game veteran Ryan Hargrave, unveiled as one of Ocean Grove Football Club’s new recruits in 2015, takes part in pre-season training at Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus. A renowned defender, Hargrave’s signing was a major coup for the Grubbers. Ocean Grove defeated Newcomb outright to keep its faint A grade cricket finals hops flickering. Chris McSween took match figures of 10/40 to give the Grubbers maximum points. Collendina pace duo Charlie Lamb and Andy Higgins took all 10 wickets to give the Cobras a win against Jan Juc which propelled them into the top four. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club held two days of nippers’ carnivals - the Western Regional qualifying events and the Lifesaving Victoria State Carnival.

Bellarine Bears baseball team defeated Guild Lions in a top-of-the-table clash. Three runs in the top of the first was enough to give the Bears a 4-2 victory. Seven Ocean Grove footballers were named in an initial 53-man squad for Bellarine Football League’s Interleague clash against Wimmera. Grubber players chosen in an extended squad included new Ocean Grove ruck Andrew Jarvis and ex-Geelong West GFL defender Jahd Anderson. Travis Gavin kicked 13 goals and Brayden Warren 11 as Ocean Grove defeated Newcomb by 286 points. The A grade netball side also had a day out, beating the Power by 53 goals. Ocean Grove Primary School pupil Fraser Clark, 10, competed in the Victorian Country Road Cycling Championships. Fraser finished with the peloton in a sprint finish to claim third place.

OCEAN Grove defeated Modewarre to claim its fourth win a row to square the ledger at four wins and four losses. The Grubbers were winless after the first four rounds but reeled off four consecutive wins. The local business community was urged to help support Ocean Grove Bowling Club based Australian Deaf Bowls representative Robyn Larkin. Larkin was one of 10 Australians that would play at the International Deaf Bowls Championships in Northern Ireland from 28 August to 9 September. Larkin was forced to cover her own flights, accommodation, uniform and food to play for her country. Ocean Grove marathon runner Kristie Jennings, 29, qualified for the 2016 Osaka Marathon in Japan after her time of 03:39:28 at the Great Ocean Road Marathon. The new Ocean Grove resident who moved to the Bellarine late last year from Melbourne’s west, was checking her junk emails when a oncein-a-lifetime trip was offered to her. Surfside Waves women’s soccer side’s unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of Barwon. Barwon scored the winner with 15 minutes left on the clock.

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July OCEAN Grove Bowls coach Matt Flapper, 36, was awarded with a national honour after his selection in the Australian Jackaroos squads for 2015 and 2016. Flapper was named in the Asian Pacific Championships and next year’s world titles squads. Ocean Grove headed into the mid-season break with a six win, six loss record in the Bellarine Football League. Paul Jubber was appointed coach of Ocean Grove Cricket Club. Jubber, 38, brought a wealth of experience after playing for Melbourne Cricket Club. Teenage golfer Toby Walker was crowned Ocean Grove Golf Champion for the second year in a row. The 15-year-old won back-to-back titles after he shot a final round of 73 to finish nine strokes

August Ocean Grove senior footballers played their last ever match at Memorial Reserve as the club prepared to move to its new base at Shell Road. The Grubbers defeated Modewarre in the final game at Memorial Reserve to consolidate a finals spot. Ocean Grove’s C grade netball side

September OCEAN Grove junior netballers made three grand finals and did the town proud with all their performances. Bellarine netball’s grand decider played at Drysdale saw Ocean Grove’s U17 (division one) side claimed a momentous four-goal 27 to 23 win over Barwon Heads, while the Grubbers U15 (division one) team upstaged Queenscliff 26-21. The U15 (division two) team decider witnessed a gallant Ocean Grove go down to a powerful Torquay 21 to 13. After a horror start to the year, Ocean Grove defeated Anglesea in the BFL elimination final by four points. The following week, the Grubbers

October Paul Jubber was appointed coach of Ocean Grove Cricket Club. 148342 ahead of second placed Craig Howell. Ocean Grove played out a tight round of netball matches against old foes Barwon Heads. In A grade, the two sides played a 40-all draw, in B grade it was a one-goal win to the Heads, Grove won by eight in C grade and it was another tie in D grade, bring the total winning margins to just nine goals over four games. earned itself a finals spot. Ocean Grove and Collendina began cricket preseason training in preparation for the 2015/16 season. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club elected a new committee following its AGM. The club was set to undergo a multi-million dollar renovation at the completion of the 2015/16 surf life-saving season. Works were expected to take 18 months to complete. were knocked out of the finals race by Barwon Heads in the first semi-final. It was a fine performance to even get to the finals after losing the first four games of the season. Surfside Waves booked grand final berths in the senior women’s division, under 16s and division one men’s competitions. Despite a runner-up finish in all three grand finals, Surfside Waves three grand final appearances had exceeded expectations. Ocean Grove resident Caitlin Pickett was selected to play for Victoria in Under 19 Soccer Team School Sport Australia Soccer Championships in Adelaide. It was a remarkable rise for the 16-year-old Sacred Heart College student to make the final team following a selection process that began in June.

OCEAN Grove’s Premier Division title defence got off to a flying start with a demolition on all rinks against an undermanned Bacchus Marsh’s Avenue team in round one of the Pennant competition. The reigning premiers showed no mercy as they cruised to an 86-shot win on their home turf after the completed 100 ends. A blistering unbeaten century from new Ocean Grove Cricket Club coach Paul Jubber saw the Grubbers claim their second A grade

November OCEAN Grove rocketed to an undefeated start after three rounds of Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association. The Grubbers, under the leadership of new coach Paul Jubber, knocked off Queenscliff, Portarlington and Barrabool to start the season full of hope. Ocean Grove Bowls Club coach Matt Flapper had a nice reason to celebrate after being crowned International Bowler of the Year at a recent Bowls Australia awards ceremony. Flapper’s prestigious honour at the sport’s

December RHYS Sheather made a punishing 153 not out in Ocean Grove’s B grade game against Wallington. Barwon Heads rolled Ocean Grove in the BPCA A grade Battle of the Bridge match. Grove couldn’t chase down the Seagulls’ big first-day total. Preparations were heating up for the annual Rip to River event, with preregistration numbers piling in. Surfside Waves Soccer Club announced its new committee for the 2016 season following the club’s annual general meeting. New mem-

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bers include Doug Miller, Kylie Taylor, Anthony Snarskis, Kim Powell and Damian Bromley. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club was gearing up to host the first Life Saving Victoria (LSV) carnival of the summer on 13 December. The opening surf life-saving carnival of the season was scheduled to take place at Bancoora but was relocated to Ocean Grove Main Beach.

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New Recruit: Aaron Baxter signs at the Grubbers for 2016. 148661

Surf watch: Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club volunteer lifesaver Tom Harris. 148671 Picture credit: STEPHANIE ASHER

Tom Harris – OGSLSC lifesaver in profile Name: Tom Harris How many years have you been a surf lifesaver for? 13 years

Baxter joins batch of new Grubbers By MARK HEENAN FORMER Newtown and Chilwell GFL utility Aaron Baxter joins a list of promising new recruits at the Grubbers in 2016. Baxter, 29, who played 83 GFL senior games with Newtown and Chilwell, lives locally in Ocean Grove and played his junior football at the Grubbers. “I am rapt to join and I have been thinking

about joining Ocean Grove for a whole year,” he said. He joins Ocean Grove’s biggest off-season signing after the Grubbers landed former Geelong VFL representative and Colac GFL gun midfielder James Linton. Linton, a member of Colac’s 2014 GFL premiership team and a former Victoria Country Football League representative, was named best

afield in Geelong Football League’s Interleague clash against the Goulburn Valley Football League in 2013. Other notable Ocean Grove Football Club senior recruits include new Grubber playing assistant coach David King, Tom Hobbs, Michael Sacco, Julian Bramucci, Nick Green, James Wills, Harry Wood, Gregor Campbell and Cheyne Kelly.

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Ripper Nipper winner Izzy Henderson and runner-up Rylee Lawler.

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Harry Smithers and Nick Wightman.

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Nippers make Victorian squad By MARK HEENAN TWO Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club nippers have been awarded with selection in a Victorian Development Team to compete at the 2016 Southern State Championships this week. Eight under 13 representatives including Ocean Grove pair Tim Hannan and Tyler Walsh were named in a Victorian team member squad of 24, which included eight under 14 and eight under 15 representatives. The Southern State Championships takes place from Thursday January 7 to Sunday January 10 across competitions held at Kardinia Aquatic Centre in Geelong and competitions at Jan Juc SLSC and Fairhaven SLSC. IN other surf life saving club news, senior Ocean Grove SLSC competitors competed well at the senior Life Saving Victoria carnival at Anglesea on Sunday 3 January. Among the highlights was Ocean Grove SLSC’s victory in the Under 17 Men’s Single Ski Relay event. Ocean Grove came in first place in the Under 17 Men’s Taplin Relay race. Not to be outdone, Ocean Grove won the Under 17 Women’s Surf Board Relay race. In the Under 17 Women’s Surf Teams race Ocean Grove claimed first place. In the Under 19 Men’s Single Ski Ocean Grove competitor Kyle Solterbeck finished in first position, while star Grove competitor Lucy Conquit won the Women’s Under 19 Single Ski event. The Under 19 Ocean Grove women’s team won the Surf Race, Surf Teams and the Taplin Relay event competitions.

State representatives: Tyler Walsh and Tim Hannan. 148678

Nippers star at Cosy Corner UP to 85 nippers from the Ocean Grove SLSC competed at the Life Saving Victoria carnival held at Cosy Corner in Torquay on Saturday 2 January. In good conditions, the Ocean Grove nippers competed very well across all the age groups from Under 8’s through to Under 14’s. There were lots of excellent results for the Ocean Grove team across all age groups and events. The Ocean Grove SLSC boys Aqua Cameron relay teams were some of the best

performers on the day. The Under 13, Under 10 and Under 8 age group Aqua Cameron relay teams all won their races. The Under 12 Boys Surf Board Rescue pair of Xavier Eales and Darcy Freeman finished in first place. The Under 13 Boys Surf team won their race, while Under 13 competitor Tim Hannan celebrated his Victorian state selection with a win in the individual Under 13 Boys Surf Board race. The coaching team was re-

ally extremely pleased with results across all teams, and it was great to see so many new and first year nippers coming home with lots of ribbons. It goes to show how much hard work the nippers and coaching team have been doing over the last few months. Ocean Grove SLSC would like to thank all parents and club volunteers for their contributions on the day. Ocean Grove SLSC will host a junior state Life Saving Victoria carnival on Saturday 13 February.

Boys Under 10 Aqua Cameron Relay winners: (left to right) Alex Joyce, Remy Roberts, Luke Devlin, Campbell Asher. 148678

BOARD RELAY: Xavier Eales. 148678

Boys Under 12 Aqua Cameron Relay winner: (left to right) Marcus Bird, Charlie Mahoney, Darcy Freeman, Zac Poynder. 148678

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Rip to River legend grows By MARK HEENAN THE iconic status of Rip to River Classic legend Nick Wightman is growing, according to Ocean Grove SLSC president Steve Peatling, after he won his fifth title on 2 January. The Ocean Grove-based Wightman, 30, strode to victory in 32:47, to win 10km Classic and finished ahead of training partner Harry Smithers, who came second in 33:10. “It is great, he (Nick Wightman) is becoming a bit of an icon for our Rip to River Classic,” Peatling said. “I would really love to see him have some success with his Olympic trials and stuff. Someone from the local area representing us at such a high level would be great.” Wightman, who turns 31 this month, will race in the eight kilometre Mountain to Surf event in Lorne on Friday 15 January. He said he was yet to hit his peak over the 10km race distance. “I am still getting fitter and still getting better,” Wightman told the Voice. “I have not reached my best in the 10km, I used to be more of a 1500 metre runner, the 10km run would seem like a long way in this race.” Dawnbusters 5km fun run winner Daniel Hutchinson finished third in 34:29, while fourth-placed Ocean Grove local James Dalton claimed his first top five finish in 34:43. “I was fairly happy with a top five finish, not over the moon with the time, but satisfied,” Dalton said. IN the women’s 10km run, Mornington Peninsula local Sarah Klein won her third Rip to River Classic crown. Klein, 30, who had won the 10km women’s event back-to-back prior to missing last summer’s Rip to River Classic, finished in a time of 37.22. Klein said the higher than usual tide made it a tough start for competitors at the 10km start point at the Point Lonsdale lighthouse.

10km run winners Nick Wightman and Sarah Klein with OGSLSC president Steve Peatling and MP Sarah Henderson. 148677 “We did notice at the start line the tide was in a bit further in than other years,” she said. “I wanted to go under 37 minutes, I did not quite do it, but on the whole it was up there with one of my quicker runs.” In the 5km run, Brad Molloy won in a time of 17:41, while Patrick Matthews came second in 17:51 and Ocean Grove local Tyron Cover finished in third in 17:55. “I think it was the first time I ran under 18 minutes in the 5km, I was

happy to get third,” Cover said. In the 10km walk, renowned multiple winner Merryn Dawborn-Gudlach won in a time of 1:13:23. In the 1.4km Ripper Nipper event, 11-year-old youngster Nick Bell won in a time of 05:03. Up to 1100 participants competed across both the 10km run and 10km walk and 5km run and the 1.4km Ripper Nipper race events. Ocean Grove SLSC Steve Peatling pleased with the turnout despite low-

er numbers in Ripper Nipper event, which coincided with Life Saving Victoria’s junior nipper state carnival at Torquay’s Cosy Corner. “With the clash with Cosy Corner carnival it is sort of what we were expecting anyway a number drop in the Ripper Nipper race,” he said. “But overall the numbers were really good, it was really well marketed this summer.“ The annual Rip to River Classic is Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s major fundraiser.

Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY Federal Member for Corangamite, Sarah Henderson, who presented medallions to age group winners at the after race presentations, praised the Ocean Grove SLSC’s tireless work to help organise the Rip to River Classic. “Congratulations to the club (Ocean Grove SLSC) and to all the competitors,” Ms Henderson said. “It is a wonderful event and it is a great credit to the Ocean Grove SLSC, they have done such a wonderful job for in excess of 1000 competitors this year.”

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