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Police in 36-plant drug bust

Sally Smith (second from right) thanks her rescuers Louise Challis, Donna Larkins and Shonah Friswell.

POLICE charged a 50-year-old woman last Friday after finding 36 cannabis plants in a Shell Road backyard. They executed a search warrant on the property after receiving an anonymous tip-off from Crime Stoppers. Bellarine police officer Sergeant Mick Knight said the woman was scheduled to appear before the Geelong Magistrates Court that day. “She assisted with our inquiries,” he said. “We required a trailer to take it away – to give you an idea of the quantity.” Sgt Knight encouraged Ocean Grove locals to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Bellarine Police on 5256 2698 to report any suspicious activity. “Calls to Crime Stoppers really help us local police,” he said.

Sally finds her angels By LUKE VOOGT BARWON Heads resident Sally Smith last week finally got to thank three brave women, who saved her life just days before Christmas. The Voice helped track down Ocean Grove’s Louise Challis, and Geelong’s Shonah Friswell and Donna Larkins, who rescued Sally at Raafs Beach on 18 December. “They’re my three angels,“ Sally said as she was reunited with the trio at Dunes Cafe last Wednesday. “I’m incredibly grateful to each one of them – I bet they never swam that fast in their lives.” Shonah, Louise and Donna were chatting in the shallows when they noticed Sally struggling against a rip.

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I’m incredibly grateful to each one of them – I bet they never swam that fast in their lives… Sally Smith

“A little boy tapped my arm and said there’s a lady needing help,” Louise said. Shonah was the first in the water and swam towards Sally, before she herself got caught in the rip and was unable to touch the sand. “I thought oh my God, it’s got me,” she said. Aware of the rip, Shonah began to swim diagonally towards Sally, instead of straight towards her. “I got an arm’s length away from

her and I could not go any further,” she said. Louise swam between them to bridge the gap and shouted for Sally to lie on her back. “I came onto a reef so I could sort of touch the ground,” Louise said. The pair then dragged Sally back into the shallows. As they dived into the water to save Sally, Donna ran back to call triple zero.

“No sense in all three of us bloody drowning,” she said. As Donna rushed to shore to get her phone, some nearby children got the wrong idea. “I was trying to push my way out of the water and the kids were shouting ‘Shark!’ ” she said. Louise said the pair “didn’t have time to be scared” jumping in after Sally. “I thought we’ve got to get this lady out of the water,” she said.

Shonah said the emotion of the event didn’t hit her until later. “When I got back to my car I cried and thought what if I had drowned,” she said. “The fear on her face is probably something I’ll never forget.” Sally bought each woman a necklace “so they (could) remember what they had done”. She’s still searching for the two boys who notified the women in time for them to save her. She said one was about five years old and named “Oscar”, and the other was about 10, with glasses and black hair, likely named “Raj”. “It’s lucky those little boys paid attention and let us know,” Louise said.

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WALLINGTON local and new mother Amelia McCutcheon launched a free online tutorial this month to help VCE students improve their chemistry. “I want to reach students who need a little bit of extra help on top of what their teachers can do,” she said. “Teachers are so busy.” Amelia worked at the BioLAB in Belmont from 2012 until last year, running short chemistry courses for students while completing a Master of Teaching. Before that she worked as an environmental scientist for Shell and Dow Chemicals, as well as a private tutor after completing her Bachelor of Science. “I decided that education is where I wanted to be,” she said. “I want to demonstrate my expertise to people who haven’t heard of me.“ Amelia said the lecture series also allowed her to work while looking after her three-month-old daughter. “I’ve got a lot less time now so hopefully I can generate some online resources that people can access whenever they want,” she said. The trial webinar series began on 10 January and will continue at 7.30pm each Sunday, at least until the end of this month. Her first webinar got 100 hits. Amelia hopes the lecture series – which she says is worth more than $500 – will reach thousands of Year 12 Chemistry students in their homes.

In brief Police praise revellers BELLARINE Police have praised NYE revellers in Ocean Grove for their behaviour, with only a few minor offences committed. Bellarine Officer in Charge, Senior Sergeant Angelo Ferraro, said about 800 to 1,000 people congregated at Main Beach, only a third of 2014’s number. “The cancellation of fireworks probably helped with numbers,” he said. “The crowd was very well behaved, which we were very happy with.” Police charged two teenage males on the night, one for letting off fireworks, the other for throwing a flare into a crowd. They detained another male for being intoxicated in a public place. Police issued a handful of penalty notices on the night. A couple were for underage drinking but the majority were for drinking from an open container.

Caravan stolen THIEVES stole a caravan from an Ocean Grove house at night last week, while the occupants were home. The caravan was locked and secured in the backyard when the thieves struck on 12 January. They were reportedly highly organised, and appear to have drilled the caravan’s locks and wheels and pushed it from the yard, to minimise noise. The Van Cruiser Silver Bullit 35 is listed on the Australian Stolen Caravan Registry, with the registration U64645 and a reward of $100 for its return. Anyone with further information can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Bellarine Police on 5256 2698.

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nars include Preparing for Year 12 VCE Chemistry, study tricks, revision of key topics from Year 11 Chemistry, and a live Q&A. Students can sign up to the free webinars at www.zenofvcechemistry.com.

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Our team at the fires By LUKE VOOGT

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he has visited since he was young. Fortunately, the fires did not reach the caravan park.

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SEVERAL volunteer firefighters from Ocean Grove travelled to the Otways this summer to help fight bushfires that devastated the region. First Lieutenant Steve Gibbs led a team of fire-fighters who travelled to Lorne, Wye River and Kennett River to reinforce houses against the oncoming blaze. Steve remembers patrolling through the eerily deserted Wye River Caravan Park on 29 December. “What would normally be a bustling caravan park was empty, as the whole town had been evacuated,” he said. “The beach was deserted too.” Steve said it was relief that police had already conducted doorknocks and evacuated the area.

He saw few people other than emergency services and praised the planning which prevented loss of life. “It’s down to the planning by CFA, council and the community themselves,” he said. “While there was a lot of financial loss, it certainly reduced the chance of it being worse.” On 6 January Steve and a team of fire-fighters conducted ground observation in the burnt areas, seeing the devastation first-hand. “It was very sobering to see what had once been a pristine area,” he said. “Even as a fire-fighter it reinforces that message that fire is out there – you can prevent and control it, but it’s a force we all have to respect.”

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Festivus finds crowd By LUKE VOOGT

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MORE than 1000 people turned up to the second Ocean Grove Festivus last Friday for a night of music, food and fun. Event organiser Tim Neal said at least 1000 people bought tickets and hundreds of children attended for free. “It went off really well – the weather was very kind to us,” he said. The afternoon audience enjoyed an entertaining set by half-local band Hills Hoist and the sweet tunes of Bellarine artist Hollie Joyce. Both have been featured on Triple J’s Unearthed. “We aimed to get some younger artists and local bands in so there was something for everyone,” Tim said. Headline act The Go Set played

later in the night, along with Tim’s own band, Happy Accident, featuring The Living End’s Andy Strachan on drums. The crowd enjoyed the range of food on offer, from Turkish to Mexican, and sampled local art, clothes and kaleidoscope necklaces. Some got involved basket-weaving and the Bellarine Improv Group, while the Festivus “Selfie Box” was a hit with teens. The event also had a bar area, which not surprisingly was crowded throughout the night. Tim thanked local couple Huib and Kat de Bruin for donating their time to operate the sound system for the event. “It couldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for them,“ he said. He also thanked locals for their support and spreading the word. More photos on page 11.

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By LUKE VOOGT MOTHER of four Cathy Slevin is one of several Ocean Grove cyclists who will ride in the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race this month. Although Cathy’s a keen rider, it’s the first time she’s ridden in the event. “I haven’t done anything like this before,” she said. Cathy will ride in memory of her father Brian, who died a couple years ago at the age of 68. Brian was riding enthusiast, competing when he was younger and volunteering for numerous cycling events. He also competed at the Australian Masters Games. “He would have been rapt that it goes through Barwon Heads and Geelong,” Cathy said. “If he was alive he would have been so excited I was doing this.” Cathy’s riding in the 68km Peoples Ride and has been training by riding roughly 20km a week, to the Barwon Heads Airport and 13th Beach Windmill. “I’ve been trying to get out at least once a week but its hard juggling work and the kids,” she said. Cathy hopes to see her family cheering her on during the race. “They won’t be getting dinner if they don’t,” she joked. “No – they are very excited.”

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Heat is on in the new Shell Road Kitchen “We are looking for someone to start with us and get themselves established,” he said. Alistair said the lessees would cater for match days and functions but would have the freedom to use the facility as they wished. “They will have total autonomy – they can run a seven-day business if they want,” he said.

“They will enjoy any business that the club and visiting teams generate.” The pavilion has a fully equipped kitchen and a 200-seat restaurant-function centre. For more information, contact Alistair on 0418 522 522. 1207089-CB47-15

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THE Shell Road Pavilion Committee is seeking budding restauranteurs to lease its brandnew kitchen, in time for its official opening in March. Committee vice-president Alistair Drayton said they were keen to get someone on board for the year.

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Peter Sewell, Marilyn Spolding and OGBH Lions Club president Lloyd Smith unload the proceeds from the club’s bushfire appeal. 149029

Plastic Lions worth a pretty old penny THE Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club announced its final tally for its recent bushfire appeal last Friday - $7,000 in just two weeks. Club president Lloyd Smith, who was at Bendigo Bank to count the donations, said it was a fantastic result. “It weighs a ton,” he said, as he

lifted a bucket of coins to tip into the money counter. Lloyd was astounded by the generosity of locals, tourists and businesses alike. “We are very appreciative of people putting their spare coins in,” he said. “It was a tremendous result –

we’ve had a few $50 bills, some twenties and plenty of fives.” The club left plastic lions at businesses around Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads to collect money for victims of the recent Great Ocean Road fires. Lloyd said the funds would go to the Lorne and Apollo Bay Lions

Clubs to distribute to their local communities. “They’ll know best who in the area has been affected by the fires,” he said. “It will really go towards helping the residents living there.” The club president thanked all the businesses involved in the appeal, as well as anyone who donated.

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Four men rescued By LUKE VOOGT OCEAN Grove lifesavers rescued four men this month after their boat capsized about three kilometres from the shore. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club Vice-Captain, Lewis HowellPavia, said a “freak wave” turned the boat over before midday on 9 January.

Two lifesavers patrolling Raafs beach, Keely Peatling and Kim Harrison, went out in an IRB to rescue the men, who clung to the upturned boat. “They did an excellent job once they were out there,” said Lewis, who later helped with the rescue. “I would say it was pretty lucky it happened in front of the surf club,

where we could see them.” Lewis was part of the volunteer crew at Ocean Grove Main Beach that helped recover the boat. The crew used the emergency alarm to clear the beach as they dragged the boat in using two rescue boats. They then righted the boat on the shore and a Barwon Coast tractor re-

moved it from the beach. “The entire operation took about three hours,” Lewis said. The four men, from the Ballarat area, were unhurt. Unfortunately, said Lewis, a dog that was with them was swept out to sea. “We later recovered the body of the dog on the beach,” he said.

Respect the local critters AS THOUSANDS flock to the seaside for summer, Barwon Coast’s Maddie Glynn is urging beach-goers to respect local wildlife. “Summer has finally arrived and we all want a piece of the coast,” she said. “From people, dogs and wildlife, there’s no room at the inn so to speak.” Ocean Grove’s coastal reserves are home for many native animals. “An increase in visitor numbers to the coast brings with it more dogs, more litter and greater encroachment and impacts to these animals, and us,” Maddie said. Maddie gave these tips for enjoying the coast while looking after native wildlife: Know where you can take your

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dogs. Keep them on a lead and under supervised control, away from wildlife and other beach users. Clean up after your dog. Penalties apply. Take rubbish home with you. Pick up litter, as you find it if safe to do so, to prevent it ending up in the ocean. Be mindful that wildlife will be on the beaches, so walk the other way and obey the signs. Stay 30 metres from seals; 50 metres if you have a dog. Your dog’s behaviour may change when they come across these animals so please keep it on a lead. Penalties apply. Avoid an injury, do not jump off jetties or bridges; the sand builds up over time and the water recedes with the tide.

In brief Flying a kite OCEAN Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club is encouraging youngsters to fly a kite at Main Beach next Tuesday to celebrate Australia Day. Lions member Don Smith said the club had run the kite-flying celebrations for almost a decade. Lions club members were busy preparing materials for 200 kites this week. The kites are cheap to make, consisting of a plastic bag, some string, red and white tape, straws and tape.

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BELLARINE Landcare will launch a campaign to control rabbit populations next month, which a local expert says are nearing “plague proportions”. Chairman of Bellarine Landcare’s Rabbit Action Committee, Geoff McFarlane, said Bellarine locals were not doing enough to control the pests. “They’re a very destructive animal in terms of vegetation and pastures,” he said. Geoff said rabbits were almost impossible to eradicate and at best their populations could be controlled. “Even if you get the population down to two rabbits, you’ll have 184 in 18 months,” he said. Geoff said Bellarine residents had to work together to control rabbits, with anything less than a 93 per cent kill rate being a “failure”. Some of the main methods for killing rabbits include fumigation, ripping up warrens and Pindone, a poison hidden in oats. “If you use one control measure alone you’ll be unsuccessful,” Geoff said. Geoff said while farmers had worked hard to control rabbits, small blocks of land on the urbanrural fringe remained a major concern. He said some of these landholders, who “moved for the country lifestyle”, have “rabbits hopping all over their front lawns”. “A lot of people in urban areas would say they are lovely furry little things and that we shouldn’t harm them,” he said. “But the amount of damage they do to our biodiversity is incredible.” Geoff hopes to sign up 30 or more landholders, and map each warren in the Bellarine. For information visit the Bellarine Landcare’s website.

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Netball's new page By LUKE VOOGT FANS of netball fiction will rejoice this year, with Ocean Grove writer Bernadette Hellard set to release two new books in her Netball Gems series. Mother-of-four “Bernie” was first inspired to write by a lack variety in young-adult fiction, and her passion for literacy and physical education. “I had always dabbled in writing and thought all the young-adult fiction was very grim,” she said. “I wanted to write books for people who felt the same way as me about sport growing up.” She started her first series - Netball or Nothing - in 2000, writing with her Melbourne-based sister Lisa Gibbs. “We plan together, we write chunks separately and we edit together,” she said. “Then we roll around on the floor laughing.” Bernie and Lisa have a keen interest in netball, having played it at A-grade level as well as coaching and umpiring. They began the Netball Gems series last year and are scheduled to complete the new books soon: one next month and one in April. They’ve also written a manuscript for the first book of a surf life-saving series, which they plan to release this year.

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Bernie recently finished teaching at St Margaret’s Primary School in East Geelong to give herself more time to write. She now works as an emergency teacher at Star of the Sea. “I’ve got my perfect life - I work a few days a week, exercise in the morning and write in the afternoon,” she said.

She is not the stereotypical reclusive writer and doesn’t mind her family interrupting her work. “If I’m trying to write a chapter, I’ll exercise or cook later and it will brew in the back of mind,” she said. “But if the phone rings while I’m writing I ignore it.”

Snakes are about BARWON Coast is asking beachgoers to stay clear of dunes and keep their distance from the region’s copperhead snakes. “At present the lowland copperhead snake is quite active during its breeding season which is January to March,” said Barwon Coast’s Maddie Glynn. “Copperheads live all through our coastal reserves and are venomous but shy snakes that prefer to be left alone.” The Voice has received several calls over summer relating to snake

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sightings and near-misses. Copperheads grow 1-1.5m in length, are active day and night, and are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975. Maddie said the dunes were critical feeding and breeding grounds for many other native animals. “Just as people are dependent on each other, the dunes and the oceans work in the same manner,” she said. “So next time you come to the beach show some respect for these amazing animals and please stay out of the dunes.”

The City is calling on dog owners to help keep our region’s parks, beaches and footpaths clean this summer by picking up after their dogs. Dog owners can avoid fines and help protect the environment by taking a plastic bag when going for walks with their dogs. You don’t need a ‘special’ dog poo bin. Bag or bin; any general waste bin and any type of bag can be used for the disposal of dog poo.

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Can we do better? IN OCEAN Grove we are always looking for ways to improve our town centre. The recent additions of trees and bollards are great, but can’t we be much more innovative than that? I remember living in Adelaide during the 1960s and ‘70s and there was much discussion about turning Rundle Street into a mall. There were many people with vision who saw this as a great idea and attraction, but there were also many skeptics! Shop owners complained they would lose business. Shoppers complained about the difficulty of parking. Visiting Adelaide’s Rundle Mall today one can scarcely imaging the chaos that was. Fountains, artworks, sidewalk cafes, fruit and flower sellers fill the mid-road areas where cars and busses vied for space. Street artists perform, musicians play. It is a lovely, lively place where people and families stroll and soak in the atmosphere. Ocean Grove is the gem of the Bellarine Peninsula but with an expanding population I think we can do better and be an absolute first for this area. Where do we start? Well a debate on the idea we be good. What do you think? John Corlett, Ocean Grove

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AN OCEAN Grove resident is desperately searching for a sentimental necklace, which may have been accidentally donated to a local op shop. Karen, who did not want to give her last name, said the necklace had sentimental value. “It’s just frustrating not knowing where it is,” she said. “I’m offering a $500 reward for its return.” Karen said the necklace may have been hidden among some items she donated to the op shop last year. “My husband took a trailer-load of stuff left over from the car boot sale,” she said. “I talked to the staff there - they haven’t seen it but they still have a lot of stuff to go through.” If you have any information on the lost necklace, please call The Voice on 5255 3233 or email luke.voogt@voicegroup.com.au.

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Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, ph: 0438 055 679

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Market

Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove

■ first Sunday of month 9am-1pm Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Shell Road, 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

■ 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

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FAMILY FUN

■ staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812.

■ Wednesdays 9am Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335

Koombahla Equestrian Park

Bellarine Landcare

■ Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available, phone 5256 2742.

Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm Breast Ca Join Bellarine Landcare Group’s revegetation bed maintenance along the Bellarine Rail Trail, Sunday 13th December, 10 amnoon, 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

Bellarine Community Farmers Market ■ 3rd Sat of month, 9am-1pm Ocean Grove Park

Buy Bellarine Produce Barn ■ Tuckerberry Farm Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm

Queenscliff RSL Hall ■ Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335

Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway

Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove

Barwon Heads Community Hall

■ Tuesdays 7.45pm - 10pm Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove) Ph: 5251 3393

■ Carmen, Saturday 23 January, 7.30pm. Doors open 6.30pm, tickets selling fast www.trybooking.com/JKQF

Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch classes for

■ 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

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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

Tuesdays

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.

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First and Third Tuesday of every 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.

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

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Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale

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.

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.

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 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.

Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.

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

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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Hughesy, now hosting Australia’s Got Talent, said he had no problem finding time for some stand-up comedy, saying his January was “quite free”. “I love doing stand-up comedy,” he said. “If I don’t do a gig for a week I think ‘Jesus, I’ve got to get on stage!’” “I just organise the gigs he’s just happy to come down and do them,” Dave added. Hughesy grew up on the coast as a “Warrnambool boy” and loves getting down to the beach during summer. “I was a boogie-boarder not surfer though, so I don’t have any credibility,” he said. It’s the third time down for Dave, who’s now working at ABC 774 Melbourne. “I’m getting a bit older so I’ve moved on to the ABC – the

intellectual station,” Dave said. Dave and Hughesy worked for years together on Nova FM as presenters. “I met him when he was on the dole – back when he used to ask for my advice,” Dave said. “He’s a good writer and he gets a lot of laughs.” “Dave’s almost like family to me,” Hughesy said. “I’ll never forget how he helped me when I started out.” Both comedians have worked with Des Dowling, who made the unique transition from A Current Affair journalist to comedian. “He’s a great guy,” Hughesy said. “We’re all very tight-knit in the comedy community – often when we do shows together it’s like catching up with old friends.”

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side) and Arduin (Ocean Grove) the highlight was canoeing on the Macalister River. Other activities included ‘the leap of faith’, archery, cooking, mini golf, swimming and the high ropes. Licola Wilderness Village is run by the Lions Club and hosts 130 children between eight and 12 from

around Geelong each January. The camp’s 33 volunteers and eight outdoor activity leaders encourage teamwork and challenge the children to exceed their expectations. The Victorian Lions Club purchased Licola more than 40 years ago, transforming the 15-cottage

sawmill village into an outdoor adventure centre. Ocean Grove-Barwon Heads Lions Club has supported the camp for years with student sponsorships and is now looking for future sponsors for local young people. For more information contact John Claringbold on 0425 750 387.

Green Army to come to OG Keep saving water By LUKE VOOGT THE Federal Government recently announced seven Green Army teams for Corangamite, one of which will be deployed by Barwon Coast in Ocean Grove. Barwon Coast Operations Manager John Henderson said he looked forward to receiving a team in July. “We see it doing a lot of good for the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads community,” he said. “They’ll be doing weeding, revegetation and improving access to local beaches – primarily in Collendina and The Bluff.” It’s the second time Barwon Coast has received a green army team, which consists of eight to nine young adults. Last year the team built an accessible deck on 13th Beach and stairs on The Bluff. Conservation Volunteers Australia

provides the workers and gives them basic training. “There’s no cost to us except we allocate a person to work with them,” Mr Henderson said. Mr Henderson said Barwon Coast would provide the team with additional training in plant identification, vegetation monitoring and basic construction. “There’s no doubt there’s a growth in the kids that do it,” he said. “For some of them it makes them decide to work in the environment.” Mr Henderson mentioned two members of last year’s team who did just that. One does temporary work for Barwon Coast, while the other got a job at the Barwon Heads Golf Club. “I’m not sure if it’s because she was in the Green Army, but it certainly helped,” he said. Mr Henderson said the workers would work 30 hours a week and be paid as part of the program.

BARWON Water Acting Managing Director, Carl Bicknell, is urging holidaymakers not to take a break from saving water as the pilgrimage to the coast continues. “It’s important to remember permanent water saving rules apply,” he said. “Visitors should continue the conservation practices they have in place at home.” The current water restrictions are: All hand-held hoses must be fitted with trigger nozzles and be free of leaks; Residents can water gardens and lawns with a hand-held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle, a watering can or a bucket at any time; Watering systems can only

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50 years of dance

So much experience DANCEWORKS Geelong is leaping into 2016 with an expanded timetable, growing teaching faculty, and new home base at MAAD Studios, Newtown. Firmly established as one of Geelong’s most popular dance studios, DanceWorks Geelong offers quality tuition in tap, hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, ballet, musical theatre and pilates. Exam classes are also available using the RAD ballet and ATOD tap and jazz syllabi. From the tiniest twoyear-old all the way through to adults that have an interest

in dance, the studio caters to dancers of all skill levels. Newly developed Toddler and Kinder Dance programs will run six days per week, specifically designed by studio staff with a background in primary education, in conjunction with studio owner Jana Green, a registered occupational therapist and dance teacher with over 15 years’ teaching experience. Each term is themed with term one adventuring into the jungle! The studio welcomes back instructor Jordan Fruk to inspire with his intricate tap rhythms and hip-hop grooves.

Other skilled instructors returning this year include Rosie Giannini, Michelle McDowall, Benjamin Krahe, Liam Thompson, Emily Bruce, Emily Gezun, and of course, Jana Green. The full prospective timetable and enrolment details are available at www.danceworksgeelong. com.au with classes beginning on 1 February. To make an inquiry or book your trial lesson phone Jana on 0421 963 361, email info@danceworksgeelong. com.au or submit your enrolment via the website.

Uniquely Australian CALISTHENICS is uniquely Australian and promotes teamwork, self-confidence and friendship. Team members develop an appreciation for music, dance, acting, strength, flexibility and performance skills. People of all ages enjoy this wonderful sport and thrive on the variety of challenges offered.

Ocean Grove Calisthenic College is a locally based college that has been operating for 35 years. With community spirit, we offer a range of classes specific for your childs age group and offer skilled lessons through our qualified Level One coaches. Contact: oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail. com.

Fantastic dance program BELLARINE Academy of Dance offers a fantastic dance program for three to five-year-old girls and boys. The program includes a variety of music, props and themes, focusing on gross and fine motor skills while inspiring young dancers and encouraging a love of movement and dance. Their school age program focuses on the discipline of classical ballet, contemporary and jazz and provides students with the professional training for a variety of career pathways in dance. They also offer all these classes for students who just love to dance for fun and with their excellent exam and competition results, every child enjoys the opportunity to explore their love of dance.

DANCE STYLES: Hip Hop Tap Jazz Ballet (RAD) Contemporary Exam classes (ATOD)

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HAVING just finished their 50th year celebrations, the GSODA junior Players are looking forward to 2016 with their first production being Disney’s “High School Musical” on stage. If any boys or girls wish to be part of this first-class youth theatre company, you must first attend the muscial theatre workshops which will be held over three terms in 2016, culminating with a performance in November. The Theatre Collective is designed for young people 16-25 who have a passion for musical theatre and have already performed in this genre. Industry professionals will be conducting master classes in acting, singing and dance then a production will be staged in September.

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Morning melodies OCEAN Grove Hotel is now taking bookings for the Morning Melodies, which is scheduled for the first Thursday of each month, starting in February. A number of local artists are booked to perform at these events, a particular favourite with our seniors within the community. The cost of the morning is $20 which includes an hour of entertainment, with a delicious lunch to follow. Anyone with a sweet tooth will be delighted with the desserts that are also included in the price, as well as a coffee and tea station that welcomes you to enjoy a warm cuppa or two. Starting promptly at 10.45am and with bookings essential, contact The Ocean Grove Hotel directly for further information on 5255 1122 or visit them at 175 Bonnyvale Road, Ocean Grove. Sea Views Manor’s oldest resident Madge Topp (front), 101, with long-time employees Bob Perry, Amanda Gregory and Mandy Newbold. 149011

10th birthday cake AGED care home Sea Views Manor celebrated its 10th birthday last Friday, with its oldest resident Madge Topp, 101, doing the cake honours. Madge has lived at the home for three years, after living in Ocean Grove for 20 years. “I think this house is a wonderful place to live,” she said.

Sea Views Manor has been home to almost 1000 residents during the 10 years since it opened. Lifestyle co-ordinator Glenn Chidzey said there were now 144 residents living at the home, with an average age of 97. Glenn said he liked to keep the residents involved in Ocean Grove, through school trips and

special visits to the aged care home. “We would like to say we are part of the community,” he said. Mandy Newbold is one the few employees who have worked at the home since opened. “It’s a lovely place to work in, a place with such a homely atmosphere,” she said.

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Educating our community NOT many of us know much about funeral care and people often struggle to find the right information. Local funeral directors, Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service, are helping to educate the community about funeral care. “Tuckers have been serving the community for more than 130 years and we understand it can be hard to know where to start,” says Michele Van Liessum from Tuckers. “Our community education program helps answer any questions people have, as well as providing obligation-free information about different options available today - helping people to find the right information when planning ahead.” Tuckers conduct educational talks and presentations throughout the region helping to alleviate some of the concerns and misconceptions about the funeral industry, with the focus on imparting correct industry knowledge and information. All educational talks and presentations are available free of charge and cover questions

Alyson Burchell and Michele Van Liessum, Community Relations Team, Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service. 149026 such as: What information is legally required? – What funeral choices can I make? – What are the costs? – What is the difference between prepaid and prearranged funerals? – What about my jewellery? – Will prepaying affect my pension? ‘In the past we have ben-

efited many different groups in the community such as service clubs, community and church groups, nursing homes and hospital staff, retirement village residents and community health facilities ... people are really happy to finally have their questions answered,” Michele said.

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RACV vehicle safety advice for seniors OLDER drivers who are in the market for a new vehicle will find it easier to determine its safety with the release of an updated safety advice brochure by Victoria’s leading transport advocate, RACV. Called Make the Right Choice, the brochure was updated following RACV commissioned research which

looked at how older drivers perceive emerging vehicle safety technologies, their understanding of those technologies and whether new vehicle safety features would influence the type of vehicle they purchased. RACV Manager Road User Behaviour, Melinda Spiteri said it was impor-

tant for older drivers to put safety first when choosing a car. “Vehicle safety technology is important for all drivers but particularly important for older motorists as they have a higher risk of sustaining serious or life-threatening injuries in the event of a crash because of their increased frailty.

“Older drivers are generally considered to be safe, experienced, cautious and more law-abiding. However, health and medical conditions more common with ageing can make us more susceptible to injuries.” Ms Spiteri said the research found that older drivers had limited knowl-

edge or understanding of new vehicle safety technologies. “The Make the Right Choice brochure is a handy, easy to read guide that provides information on what makes a safe car, why it’s important to buy a safe car and what safety features to consider when buying a vehicle.

Maximum discount passed on FROM 1 January 2016, Direct Chemist Outlet Ocean Grove started passing on the maximum discount of the PBS patient co-payment for the full $1 to customers. This is not mandatory and you can choose not to receive the discount if it affects your annual safety net entitlements. Please note, concessional patients who choose to receive a full $1 discount will need to fill an additional 11 prescriptions during the year to reach their safety net and access free medicines. The 2016 Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme Safety Net threshold rates are: The general patient safety net threshold is $1475.70; and The concessional patient safety net threshold is $372. For more information, please speak to your friendly Direct Chemist Outlet Ocean Grove Pharmacist or visit the Australian Government’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website at http:// www.pbs.gov.au.

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Sisters of the art shine By LUKE VOOGT OCEAN Grove’s Lynette Weeks is one of “Four Sisters” exhibiting their art this year, in a series of galleries in the Bellarine and country Victoria. “Last year we four sisters decided we would like to exhibit our artwork together,” she said. “This was something we had wanted to do for some time.” Lyn will kick off the series, with the first exhibition in Point Lonsdale. It’s her first ever exhibition, although she’s won awards from the Australian Quilters Association and had her work displayed in France. Her three sisters, Barbara Toogood from Ballarat, Margaret Block from Violet Town, and Jo Malham from Donald will display their art in following exhibitions. The series will include pastel drawings, ink, textile art, quilting and other media. Lyn says art is something that runs in her family. “Both our parents were very crafty,” she said. “My mum was handy with a needle and my dad did a fair bit of woodwork and later marquetry.” Marquetry is the art of making pictures and patterns from thin slices of wood. Lynette will open the first “Four Sisters” exhibition at Tussock Upstairs Gallery, Point Lonsdale at 3pm, 30 January. The exhibition will run from 25 January to 14 February. Her sisters will hold galleries in their home towns in the following months: Margaret in April, Barbara in August and Jo in September. For further details email lynetteweeks@gmail.com. Lyn said the coincidently-named “Four Sisters” winery would supply wine for each of the opening nights.

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Medal detectors win out By LUKE VOOGT MP Sarah Henderson recognised three local primary students as “leaders of tomorrow” last month, awarding them the Corangamite Medal. Wallington Primary’s Bayley Herbert won the medal for volunteer work and leading school events, such as its Footy Colours Fun Day and Children’s Fair. “I was very proud,” she said. “I wasn’t expecting it but when they called out my name I was very pleased with myself.” Surfside Primary student Rylee Finlay received the medal for “her compassion to those around her” and volunteering at school events. Rylee also won a Rotary Junior Community Award this year for completing community service. Coincidentally, the two girls play netball together and both are looking forward to starting high school next year. “I’m quite nervous - it’s a bit of a change from a few hundred students to a thousand,” Bayley said. “But I think I’ll be fine once I settle in.” Both the girls’ parents were very proud of their daughters' achievements. “It’s a good reward for getting them involved in things,” said Bayley’s father Dean. “That was one of the things she liked about her last year at school - being able to help the younger kids.” Star of the Sea’s Grace Hamilton also won an award for her extensive community service. Grace and her family were on holiday in the US at the time of publication.

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By JEN CARR ONE morning, on the first day of holidays (yay), I was woken at 5.30am (not yay) by a very strange bird noise. I wandered outside and on the next door neighbour’s TV aerial there was a small to medium sized black looking bird making quite a commotion. I thought to myself in a very sleepy state that the bird was a black cockatoo, and I went back inside. A few minutes later I woke up and realised that black cockatoos do not make anything remotely like the sound I was still hearing, so I grabbed my camera and went outside again, this time in a more awake and alert frame of mind. By the time I set my camera for dull light and pointed it, I realised that the bird was in fact a young Australian hobby, a raptor, and when I pointed the camera it took off, and there was another hobby with it. I couldn’t believe that it was calling out for at least 10 minutes and I failed to get a photo. This is the second sighting for

me of a hobby in Kingston Estate, and I suspect that there is a nest somewhere up the back of the Estate, which is interesting. I hope it wakes me up again soon, but hopefully it will do so at 6.30am at least while on holidays! I did promise Michele from ‘The Voice’ that I would write about oyster catchers next time I saw one to photograph. It’s taken a year or so but I did manage to have quite a close encounter with a pied oyster catcher at Avalon Beach one evening around Christmas. I’ve been told that pied oyster catchers have been seen at the Barwon River Estuary, but I haven’t seen any there for a few years. These birds are black and white, at 50cms in height, with long orange bills that they use to prise open bivalve shells so that they can eat the body inside the shell. There are two species of oyster catchers that can be seen around the Bellarine, namely pied oyster catchers, and the all black sooty oyster catchers. Pied and sooty oyster catcher numbers have been declining over the past few decades, so

it’s always good to see them. There’s been a lovely Australasian grebe family nesting at Blue Waters Lake over the past few weeks right near the water’s edge. I noticed on New Year’s Day that one of the eggs had hatched. I, and many other people, have been watching the little stripy chicks swimming around the lake, and there’s been some great photo opportunities. At BWL it’s also been possible to see Latham’s snipe, a family of wood ducks, some Pacific black ducklings, several dusky moorhen nests, several purple swamphen nests, some very noisy sulphur-crested cockatoos, and some very elusive crakes that don’t like being photographed and identified! I also received some photos from ‘Voice’ reader Alan, who had seen a lovely Nankeen night heron at BWL, and Kevin, who photographed the Latham’s snipe. Certainly there is plenty to see despite the blue-green algae problem at BWL. On the subject of nesting, I’ve loved looking at the darter and cormorant nests along the

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A darter family at the Barwon River. 148878 The off-lead dog beach runs from 13W (access near Hodgson Street) to 7W (access near Cheeky Cow). There is also the dog beach at the Narrows Beach, between Pt Lonsdale and Queenscliff. On the subject of dogs, please do not take dogs into the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve! If you are interested in some organised bird watching activities, you can check out the calendar of events organised by the Bellarine Birdlife group at http://birdlife.org.au/locations/ birdlife-bellarine-peninsula. Thanks to everyone for the lovely emails. Jen Carr, jencarr@y7mail. com

A pied oyster catcher at Avalon Beach. 148878 Barwon River near Balyang Sanctuary. The darters especially are such lovely birds. I received an email from David, who lives in the Woodlands Estate, who has an echidna living in his garden, which is very exciting. I also received some emails from ‘Voice’ reader Geoff, who found an (unfortunately deceased) Australasian gannet on the beach in Ocean Grove. The bird had a tag on its leg, so Geoff contacted the Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme (ABBBS) in the Department of

Environment, and discovered that the bird was in fact 27 years of age. Andrea Dennett, who does a wonderful job of co-ordinating volunteers to help the hooded plovers on the beaches around the Bellarine, asked me to mention that the hooded plovers that are currently nesting east of 5W will hatch their chicks on 20 January. Please keep in mind that ALL dogs must be on lead from 6W at Collendina through to 4W (Fellows Road) Point Lonsdale. If people would like to let their dogs run free:

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Finals chance despite loss By DES EVERY UNDER 13s WITH the Christmas and new year period coming to an end, the Cobra Under 13s kick off the new year hosting the Ocean Grove Swans at the snakepit in this mouth watering one-dayer. The Swans sit in second position on the ladder one game clear of the Cobras. With a gap forming between the top and bottom four, both teams will be keen for a win to extend that gap and to have a psychological edge as finals quickly approach. The Grubbers won the toss and elected to bat and they were solid. The bowling wasn’t bad but the early batting from the Swans was strong. The amount of extras conceded was quite low compared to previous weeks, however the intensity in the field was reduced. Ned Poynder, and Baxter Stephensen took one wicket apiece while Nick Gibbon took two and was on a hat-trick. Unfortunately the third ball was a dot. Xavier Norman also took one wicket and two great catches.The Grubbers finished on 5/133. This is a great score off 26 overs and would take some chasing. The start wasn’t good with openers Izaak Terhorst and Tom Gross going cheaply. Nick Gibbon and Xavier Norman restored order an got the run chase back on track. Gibbon was aggressive as was Norman. Both batsmen were retired on 25 and 19 respectively. Wickets fell at regular intervals with Ned Poynder providing some resistance with a well made 12. With some help from the Grubbers' extras the Cobras made it to 113. Twenty runs short and a loss, but the Under 13s are still well and truly in finals contention and will bounce back. Stay tuned as this exciting season unfolds. UNDER 17s THE Under 17s combine Ocean Grove/ Collendina team find themselves sitting in fifth position on the ladder but only one game behind first-placed St Joseph’s in this incredibly even top division. This one-day game against Jan Juc is a must-win to stay with a very large pack. The Combine hosts the Sharks at Memorial Reserve. Jan Juc won the toss and elected to bat. Jan Juc were very solid and went at almost a run a ball making it to 5/143 off 25 overs. Sam Beasley and Lachlan Hooper took

CRACKING PULL SHOT: Collendina’s Sam Walsh hits a pull shot in his innings of 53. 149056 Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY

WELL PLAYED: Collendina’s Sam Walsh during his innings of 53. 149056

one wicket apiece and Craig Goodger was the only other wicket taker with 2/22 off four overs. The capable batting line-up of the combine would have to be on today to chase down this total. Things didn’t go

to plan with Sam Beasley going early. He wasn’t on his own with Ronan Healy and Joe McDonald following not long after. 3/12 chasing a run a ball score would be tough. Sam Walsh was strong with a retirement after a fine 53.

Fletcher Long was solid with a fine 27 in support of Walsh as was Sam Harper with 11 not out. The total after 25 overs of 5/111 was respectable but not enough on this occasion. The ladder position may not

change much after this loss but that large even pack has just moved away a little. Certainly not out of reach of the combine but wins now become more important. These boys will bounce back.

Club warms up for the Aussie titles WARM conditions and small waves greeted Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club competitors after its senior club championships were held on Sunday 17 January. All age groups from Under 14 to Masters events showed great enthusiasm to compete in the small surf. Star Ocean Grove SLSC competitor and Victorian representative Guy Kinsey won the Men’s Open Title. Kyle Solterbeck won the Under 19 Men’s Championship, while Lucy Conquit was a star performer on the day in all events. The younger age groups attracted bigger fields with some strong performances from Chris Breedon, Felicity Abfalter, Ed Ford, James Paterson and Seb Asher. IN the Masters events, Sean Conquit won the swim race, while John Fitzgerald won the board race and Nick Bohan took out beach sprint honours. The Ocean Grove SLSC annual championships were seen as an ideal warm-up for the Manly Freshwater Australia Day carnival and the Aussie Titles in March.

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KING OF THE SURF: Ocean Grove SLSC competitor Guy Kinsey wins the Men’s Open title. 149062

THUMBS UP: Ocean Grove SLSC competitor Keely Peatling takes part in the Pictures: PADDY KINSEY club championships. 149062

WARM-UP FOR AUSSIE TITLES: Ocean Grove SLSC competitor Guy Kinsey takes out the Men’s Open crown. 149062

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Grubbers unveil playing strip By MARK HEENAN

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OCEAN Grove Football Club unveiled its 2016 playing strip last week at their new headquarters at Shell Road. This year’s guernsey has been brought back to life and was last used in 1999 during the Grubbers equalmost dominant era, where the club won four flags in a row from 1994 to 1997 under Brendan McCartney. “We are rapt to go back to a very successful jumper that we have played in in the past and one that the members voted on unanimously, and it was really good to unveil that,” Ocean Grove Football Netball Club president Tony Potter said.

Changing times: Ocean Grove Football Netball Club president Tony Potter with Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta’s Joe Liistro with the Grubbers’ 2016 playing strip.

New playing strip: Grubber senior player Kelly Williams, Grubber president Tony Potter, Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta’s Joe Liistro and Ocean Grove senior coach Wayne Walsh unveil the club’s new jumper for 2016.

Swell surf event moved to Ocean Grove By GARY STEPHENS AT THE halfway mark of the 2015’16 season, it was third time unlucky as far as the conditions went for the 13th Beach Boardriders. The swell was small and the strong wind out of the south west forced the club to hold the comp at Ocean Grove. The onshore conditions didn’t deter competitors and again there was a solid turn-out of members who used the conditions to look for ramps to bust some airs, which made for an interesting days watching and judging. The Super Groms revelled in the conditions and put on a fine display of surfing trying to impress the senior members. Final results were: Open A: 1st Josh Johnson-Baxter, 2nd Shawn Todd, 3rd Tom Harrison, 4th Gus Harfield. Open Women: 1st Imogen Werner, 2nd Jemima Hutchins. Open B: 1st Tod S., 2nd Sam Fitzgerald, 3rd Lois W., 4th Jimmy Adam.

Jimmy D’Helin in action in the Open B category. 148950 Picture: GARY STEPHENS Seniors: 1st Shawn Todd, 2nd Shane Vincent, 3rd Christian Prittchett, 4th Damien Robertson. Masters: 1st Craig M., 2nd Shane Vincent, 3rd Andy Barlow. Juniors: 1st Harry, 2nd Declan Bradley, 3rd Jack Priestly, 4th Lochie Ritchie. Cadets: 1st Emma Walker, 2nd Charlie Mahoney, 3rd Sean, 4th Harry Dott. Super Groms U14: 1st Zeph, 2nd Charlie, 3rd Sean, 4th Jet S. U12: 1st Jack, 2nd Isaiah, 3rd

Mahani, 4th Francis, 5th Charlie, 6th Banjo, 6th Jet. U10: 1st Jerry, 2nd Monty, 3rd Ted, 4th Fred, 5th Max. A very big thanks to Billabong for sponsoring this event and their ongoing support over many years. It’s been a big month for the 13th club, we had a number of stoked groms compete and achieve success in the Micro Grom Cup at Ocean Grove. Billy and Ellie Harrison both place third in their respective divisions at the South Oz Gromsearch.

Also Billy, Ellie and Henry Hutchins have just returned home with the Victorian State Team from the Aussie Title on North Stradbroke Island, where Billy finished third in the Under 16 Division and has made the Australian team for the next world titles. Well done everyone! In the recent Original Source Boardriders Battle, held at Smiths Beach in unruly onshore conditions, Team 13th finished fourth in a tight final behind Peninsula Boardriders, Portland and Phillip Island clubs. The club's next event is the Annual Australia Day Retro Challenge. This is an open event with the public most welcome to enter. There will be a small entry fee for nonmembers and all contestants must ride pre-1980 boards. So get out your old twinnies and single fins, get your Aussie Bogan on and have some fun on the beach. Register by 7am on the day and check out our Facebook page for more details. Hope the New Year’s filled with lots of epic waves.

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39 grove sport GREAT WIN GUYS: Club Grove Premier Division grade celebrates with a victory over Queenscliff at Ocean Grove on 16 January. 149045

NEW YEAR OFF TO BRIGHT START: Club Grove bowls coach Matt Flapper sends one down in his side's win over Queenscliff in Premier Division. 149045

ON THE CHARGE: Club Grove Bowls coach Matt Flapper sends one down against Queenscliff in Premier Division. 149045 Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY

Club Grove fighting back By MATT FLAPPER CLUB GROVE PREMIER BOWLS BACK WITH A BANG OCEAN Grove has commenced 2016 in fine style with back to back wins against the top two teams in the competition. The first outing for the New Year and it was a grand final rematch between Ocean Grove and Victoria. Playing on a slick grass green at the Grove the home side needed the win to stay in touch with the top four but also to keep the buffer from the relegation zone. The punters would never have picked the final result as sixth-placed Ocean Grove demolished the flag favourites by a massive 41 shots and collected the full rink points in the process. Clearly the best performance of the season to date, the win slipped the reigning Premiers up the ladder to fifth as the following week were going head to head with second-placed Queenscliff. With back to back home games on another slick grass green the home side wanting to make a statement and show the rest of the competition they were not done with yet, set up taking it to Queenscliff and trying to keep their season alive. In one of the best battles Premier division will see this year the home side went neck and neck through the early stages of the match. Queenscliff held the advantage at the halfway mark with a nne-shot buffer but it was Ocean Grove who would bounce back to get the match within its grasp towards the closing stages. With three teams finished and in front of a big crowd it was Tom Warren, Shaun Myers, Ken Thomas and Skip Ryan Tainton who would play the last seven ends of the match. Needing four shots to draw level on the overall board the Tainton rink firing on all cylinders displayed the class needed to get the Grovers back in front by one with one end to play. With all players contributing the Grovers held on to score one on the 100th end to take the match by two shots and seal back to back wins against the two best teams in the competition. Division two continue to set the benchmark

in their competition and with a hard-fought win against Bell Post Hill in round 11 and Mick Tull leading the way with a nine-shot margin it was the 10th victory in a row. With three rinks up and a tie a further 17 points to the season total held the side two games clear on top of the table. Going head to head with a strong City Of Geelong side in round 12 at home on the carpet it was the undoing to a great season thus far. City of Geelong proved too good on the day taking the match points by 14 shots. Chairman of selectors Rod Swan could hold his head high with his rink's 13-shot win whilst Mick Tull chipped in with his sides four-shot margin. After a flying start to the season with five wins from five games it was a battle at Eastern Park that would see the side fight to stay in touch with the top four. Elaine Price, John Izzard, Luke Benson and Col Anderson demonstrated their class and want for the victory by leading the side to overall success with their rinks 36-15 contribution. Ken Brown made sure his rink added their two points with his three-shot margin which was enough to offset the rink losses to Poole and Todd. The shoeless Peter Snell, Vic Harnath, Kevin Beardsley and Kevin “Bulldog” Greelish stole the show with their rink's demolition of St Leonard’s in round 12 to back up a good outing in round 11 which saw the fives get the major share of the points against Bell Post Hill. Greelish skipped his side to a massive 41-11 victory which ensured the majority of the points would stay with the Grovers. Doug Gorwell, Lindsay Williams, Ross McDonald and Andrew Johnston also found the grass greens to their liking as they cruised to a 15-shot win. The overall victory guided the fives into the top four which is a great effort considering after six rounds they were in tenth position. The first game back for 2016 was a top of the table clash with Queenscliff in Division 7. Queenscliff who have dominated the division

this year started the game as hot favourites but Dave Stonehouse, Reg Hungerford, John Hoult and Bob Heard had other ideas as they took control of their rink and the overall match with their commanding rink win of 33-15. Albert Touwslager chimed in coming from 10 shots behind with a few ends to go to get his side over the line by seven, which gave the home side the 10 match points plus a further four points and locked in a top two position after 11 rounds. Geelong RSL in round 12 on their own green brought us undone however two valuable rink wins to Touwslager and Keith George ensured we stayed in a top two position on the ladder. Double chances are alive and well in Division 9 and 10 with the 9s top of the ladder after 11 rounds and the 10s in fourth but only a game from top two. Fourth placed Division 8 slipped in their match at Bell Post Hill only gaining one rink win to Vince McPhee. Rocket Rodoni, Peter McCalman, Helen Brache and Lorraine Oliver have enjoyed their two weeks back on the greens in 2016 with two kings of the rink performances. Round 11, 39-8 and Round 12, 26-13 was enough to get the side over the line for victory. Elaine Price, John McConville, Faye Richardson and Pat Virtue found the Drumcondra greens to their liking as they took on City Of Geelong in their Round 12 clash of Midweek Pennant. Trying to lock in a top two position the Grovers had full momentum as they took an all rinks win against the newly combined outfit. Gail Hjorth plus six and Joan Tennent plus two locked in second spot on the ladder as they look to the Round 13 Battle with Leopold. Needing a victory to stay in touch with a finals opportunity the Midweek twos took on fourthplaced Geelong Cement. Marlene Sutton at the helm steered her ship to an eight-shot win whilst Val Crumbie enjoyed a seven-shot win which gave the visitors 14 points and kept the finals hopes alive.

The New Year did not start as good as 2015 finished for the 3s. Top of the table and flying the reigning premiers battled it out with bottom side Highton at Highton. It can only happen in Lawn Bowls as the bottom team proved too good for the top side on this occasion. Kerri Simpson and Joyce Fraser managed to get the rink points which proved important as they still held on to a game clear position at the head of the table. Lorraine Vincent, Reg Hungerford, Bill Ryan and Trish O’Brien steered the fours to victory with their rinks 33-18 win along with Trish Bramwell’s 26-13 rink win and Sue Gorwell plus four has given the division slight hope and a few more wins in coming weeks and there could be finals looming. Lorraine Oliver’s run of good form has continued in the midweek competition as she took the rink points by three, however unfortunately the seasons struggles continue in the fives only managing one win this season to date. Results for consistent effort and good performance in Division 7 have the side currently sitting in third spot on the big board. New skippers Alanna Ballam and Hanni McPherson have taken all before them as they continue to relish the learning curve associated with Skipping. Round 12 and it was McPherson leading the way by seven, which offset the narrow one-shot deficit to Ballam. JACK ATTACK TWILIGHT BOWLS If you’re looking for a bowls event with a twist then come along to Jack Attack Twilight Bowls. Commencing 27 January at Ocean Grove Bowling Club, the event is open to the non-bowling public which will provide you with a headsup and introduction to the game of lawn bowls. Not your usual format, it’s based around the popular Australian Premier League which has been broadcast live on Foxtel for the last three years. Fast, fun, quick and exciting this event proudly supported by the Evolucion Construction Group carries prize money of $1000 so if you’re interested please contact the Ocean Grove Bowling Club.

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to talk about is the future of the sport, how we can get more girls playing and how the women’s leagues can be seen on an equal footing to their male counterparts. Cath has been involved in coaching for many years, and is inspired by Galaxy United. The whole ethos of the club is about developing female players. Sadly she never reached her full potential as a young player, giving up the game, disillusioned with what it had to offer in the 1980s and 90s. So when Galaxy United was granted a WNPL licence she was incredibly excited about the prospects for young female players in the region who at last have the chance to play at the highest level. Talking to Galaxy about how she could still be involved was a high priority and recently she was offered a role as player welfare coach and mentor across the under 13, 15 and 18 age groups. A vital role in the coaching of young people is to make sure they rehab from injury, have someone who can lend them an ear and who understands what it’s like being a player.

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CATH Sattler has been appointed as a Galaxy United soccer coach for the 2016 season. Some say Cath was born with a soccer ball at her feet. Certainly her passion for the game runs deep. A veteran of the game at 48, she still plays, and was welcomed back warmly by Surfside Waves when she returned to the club for the 2015 season. Co-captaining with pride, positivity, determination and hard work - all of the virtues she expects of every player she either plays alongside or coaches. Last year she co-coached the Surfside under 16s as well as being assistant coach to Galaxy’s under 14 squad and program manager and coach for the miniroos kick off age three to nine program. Midseason she took on the vacant role of club secretary for Surfside as well. To say it was a busy year for Cath was an understatement. Making both grand finals for the under 16 girls and the senior women’s Surfside teams was estament to her tenacity, hard work and leadership. Cath won the league best and fairest for a fourth time with a record breaking 30 votes. But if you talk to Cath all she wants

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Waves to play in prestigious tournament SURFSIDE Waves will make its debut as the GRFC’s representative in the 36th instalment of the prestigious The Morris Finance Cup to be held at Bell Park Soccer Club later this month and next month. The tournament consists of two groups of four with local State League, and NPL Youth teams battling for bragging rights

to be number one in the region. Corio SC, Surf Coast FC, Geelong SC, Bell Park SC, Lara United, Geelong Rangers, North Geelong U20s and Surfside Waves will play over four weekends before the final on Sunday 21 February. “It’s a great honour to represent the GRFC and to test ourselves against the best clubs

in the region,“ Surfside Waves president Kev Bowers said. Games will be played on Friday and Sunday evenings. Surfside’s opening game is 7.20pm on Friday 22 January against North Geelong Warriors. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for pensioners and children under 16 get in free.

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Wightman wins at Lorne By MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove based gun middle distance runner Nick Wightman took out the prestigious Mountain to Surf 8km event on Friday 8 January. The 31-year-old’s maiden win at Lorne followed his victory in the 10km Rip to River Classic, a race he has won five times from Point Lonsdale lighthouse to Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club on 2 January. Wightman won the 8km race in a time of 23:48, less than a minute outside the race record held by Steve Moneghetti from 2006, 22:52. “The Mountain to Surf I really wanted to win this year because it is one of the fun runs I had not won before - it sort of suits me that kind of run because I do a lot of cross country and mountain running,” Wightman said. “I do like the course.” FELLOW Ocean Grove local James Dalton claimed a personal best fourth place to finish in 25:12 in the 8km Mountain to Surf. “I was pretty surprised with the result," Dalton told the Voice. FEDERAL Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson also competed in the Mountain to Surf 8km race. IN the annual Pier to Pub swim held at Lorne on Saturday 9 January, a total of 41 Ocean Grove locals competed Some of the highlights

SWIM CHALLENGE: Ocean Grove based friendly swimming rivals Mark Stone (left) and Robin Asher will compete in this month's Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge.

Grove pair swim off By MARK HEENAN

LOCAL DOMINANCE IN LORNE: Ocean Grove based Nick Wightman (left), who won the 8km Mountain to Surf race, runs alongside fourth-placed Ocean Grove local James Dalton. 148966 Picture: MARK DADSWELL included Ocean Grove’s Mark Graham second-place finish in the Senior Male category in 12:13 in the 1.2km event. FORMER Ocean Grove SLSC competitor Harriet Brown won her fifth Pier to Pub 1.2km crown in the

Open Female category in a time of 10:51. In the Open Male category event won by six-time Pier to Pub winner Sam Sheppard in 10:02, Graham backed up with a highly credible 16th place to finish in 11:42.

IN the Veteran Male category Ocean Grove locals Robin Asher and Mark Stone finished fifth and eighth respectively. BOTH Mountain to Surf run and Pier to Pub swim events attracted nearly 6000 competitors across two days.

Pink Zinc all female surf patrol in charge By MARK HEENAN A COMBINED Ocean Grove SLSC and Point Lonsdale SLSC all star female surf patrol took control of Point Lonsdale surf beach on Sunday 10 January. The day dubbed ‘Pink Zinc Patrol’ was a first for both Bellarine Peninsula-based surf life saving clubs as up to 30 female lifesavers kindly volunteered their services to do surf patrol on the day. “The aim of this patrol was to encourage and celebrate the female patrolling members of Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove SLSC’s and to promote female leadership within in these clubs and the Surf Life Saving community,” Pink Zinc Patrol Organiser, Simone White said. State Labor Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville was a guest of honour on the day.

VETERAN Ocean Grove-based superfish swim pair Robin Asher and Mark Stone will re-ignite their swimming rivalry at the Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge this month. The star local ocean swimmers will saddle up for the 1200-metre race on January 30. Asher has had the wood over Stone in their past two meetings at the Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge in 2015 and 2013. Only two seconds separated both Asher and Stone at the 2013 event, which only enhanced the pair’s friendly rivalry. Asher, 56, and Stone, 55, both participated at this month’s prestigious annual Pier to Pub swim in Lorne on Saturday 9 January. Out of 641 swimmers in the Veteran Male category 1200m event, Asher finished in a highly credible fifth place in 13:07, while Stone, who swam the 5km event in Lorne, finished in eighth spot in 13:19. Stone also finished in fifth position in the Veteran Male category 5km race in Lorne. Stone, a renowned marathon swimmer, took part in the English Channel relay swim in July 2015. This year he is preparing for the solo 32km swim challenge in September at the English Channel. Robin Asher (RA) and Mark Stone (MS) spoke to Voice sports reporter (MH) Mark Heenan about the 24th Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge, organised by the Boroughcoutas Swimming Club. Online entry is available until Friday 29 January for the 1200m open race for swimmers aged 12 years and above and 600m open water swim for juniors between 10-15 years. Cost is $25 for 600m race and $45 for online pre-entry and $50 for on the day registrations for 1200m race. (MH) Mark – do you have score to settle with Robin Asher after he has won your last two battles at the Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge? Is it motivating you to beat Robin? (MS) “Of course it is motivating, it is all friendly rivalry, there are people in my swimming club there is always that competition and it is competition after all and it spurs you on, it makes you train harder and gives you a goal.” (MH) Robin – Do you have a focus on aiming for a particular time at the Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge? (RA) “I am never aiming for a time. I don’t even bother with the times. It is just against the other people in the race and it is absolute friendly rivalry. To do the best that I can and the guys in the race spurs me on, especially Mark.”

STAR FEMALE SURF PATROL: Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Clubs joined forces for the first all female surf patrol at Point Lonsdale surf beach on Sunday 10 January. 148965 Images supplied by Simone White

(MH) At the 2013 Queenscliff Blue Water Swim Challenge where you finished eighth overall Rob and Mark finished ninth overall, was that a classic race? Did that race ignite the friendly rivalry in your ocean swims? (MS) “I remember that race that was really a good tight race. That happens a few times over the years, but Robin has always got the edge on me.” (RA) “It is so wonderful to go out as hard as you possibly can against somebody and know that there is not going to be any ill will from either side. We get out of the water and say 'that was a great swim’. One time I ran over sharp rocks to try and beat Mark and I cut my feet up (he laughs). He beat me quite convincingly, I thought if I attack this shortcut and run across the rocks because it is really shallow I’ll beat him, but he beat me anyway. You will just do anything to do it (to win) and then you are friends afterwards, which is really amazing and it gives you something to train for all year.”

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Grubbers outplayed by Anglesea By MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove’s hopes of making A Grade finals have been dealt a crushing blow after Anglesea recorded a convincing 137-run two-day victory on 16 January. The Grubbers, who were unbeaten after three rounds and BPCA A Grade ladder leaders, fell to its third straight loss and have a 3-3 record after seven rounds. While Ocean Grove are in eighth position on a lower percentage, the Grubbers only remain one game and percentage outside fourth-placed Barwon Heads. Chasing 268 for victory on day two at Anglesea after the home side compiled 9/267 on 9 January, Ocean Grove were all out for 130 from only 59.4 overs on day two. Ocean Grove Cricket Club coach Paul Jubber said Anglesea’s aggressive bowling approach contributed to the Grubbers’ middle order collapse. “Credit to the Anglesea bowlers – they bowled with aggression and to their field,” Jubber told the Voice. “However losing 5 for 8 in the middle of the innings certainly makes the challenge difficult.” Ocean Grove opening batsman Jackson Kent made a fine 40 and put on a 52-run partnership stand with Greg Scarpa (18). Anglesea all-rounder Brett Venables, who bowled 10 maidens, was the chief destroyer and finished with match figures of 5/10 from 15 overs. The Grubbers went from 2/70 to 7/79 thanks largely to Venables, who ripped through Ocean Grove’s middle order.

Grubber Dan Roddis (16) and Lucas Cameron (26 not out) contributed 43-run partnership stand for the ninth wicket. On day one for the Grubbers, Lindon Giuffrida, who took 4/49, and Rob Procter, who claimed 3/36, were the leading wicket-takers for the visitors. The standout for Anglesea on the first day was a century from Ned Cooper (111). OCEAN Grove now face a must win game against local rivals Cobras in a two-day game that starts at Collendina on Saturday 23 January. “We need to re-group and focus on the Cobras,” Jubber said. “The challenge is certainly ahead of us.” In B Grade, Grubber Issac Saunders smashed an impressive 137 in his side’s resounding 168-run two-day win over Barwon Heads at Ocean Grove. Saunders belted 16 boundaries and hit five sixes in his whirlwind innings. The Grubbers made 6/258 from 40 overs as experienced Ocean Grove batsman Adam Spiby (68) made a valuable half-century. In reply, Barwon Heads were no match and were dismissed for only 90 from 24.4 overs. Ocean Grove youngster Harry Walker claimed 5/13 from 4.4 overs, while teammate Luke Hardiman claimed 3/34 from eight overs. In D Grade, Drysdale claimed a two-wicket win over Ocean Grove in their one-day twilight clash at Drysdale Recreation Reserve. Batting first, Ocean Grove made 8/226 from 40 overs, while Drysdale compiled 8/240 in reply.

GRUBBER CELEBRATION: Ocean Grove bowler Harry Walker celebrates one of his five wickets against Barwon Heads. 149-48-

WHITE BALL TWILIGHT: Ocean Grove’s Pat Kuipers in action with the bat against Drysdale in their twilight game at Drysdale Recreation Reserve. 149051

ON THE MOVE: Ocean Grove batsman Issac Saunders hits one to the leg side in his brilliant innings of 137, while Barwon Heads fielder Leigh Keast and Seagull wicket-keeper Simon Seignior watch on. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY 149048

Sharks edge out Cobras By MARK HEENAN COLLENDINA remain in third spot in the BPCA A Grade top four despite a narrow away two-day round seven loss to Jan Juc on 16 January. The Cobras will now host crosstown rivals Ocean Grove in a two-day game that starts on Saturday 23 January. Collendina co-coach Ben Ricardo said anything can happen in the local stoush where last season Ocean Grove scored a thrilling one-run victory against Collendina. “Anything can happen in the Ocean Grove/Collendina matches as happened last season, so we won’t be taking them lightly,” Ricardo told the Voice. “The type of cricket we are playing we are confident can carry us to finals.” Meantime Collendina, who batted first on day one against the Sharks at Jan Juc Park, made a competitive 9/247 from its 75 overs. Cobra co-coach Corey Walter, who opened the batting, top scored with 73, while James Rock (59) in his first hit this season made a fine half-century on day one. The home side chased down the Cobras’ first day total and finished at 8/248 from 72.5 overs in a closely fought contest.

STUMPING CHANCE: Cobra Michael Godfrey tries to collect a stumping against Drysdale. 149049 Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY Experienced Cobra ace bowler Charlie Lamb endured a marathon stint of 36.4 overs with the ball and claimed 3/103 and bowled 11 maidens. “Charlie (Lamb) is a workhorse, pretty hard to take the ball out of his hand, but we’ll have to monitor his workload from week to week from now if we can,” Ricardo said. Fellow Cobra Jye Hearps took 2/84 from 26 overs and bowled 11 maidens. Star Jan Juc batsman Ben Grinter

(50) made a fine half-century, while Josh Leyonhelm top scored with 52 on day two. In B Grade, the Cobras lost by 22 runs against Drysdale in their one-day clash at Collendina Recreation Reserve. The Hawks who batted first made 6/137 from 40 overs, while in reply Collendina were all bowled out for 115 from 38 overs. Cobra bowler Joe Hinkley was the

WICKET MAN: Collendina B grade player Joe Hinkley, who took four wickets, comes in to bowl against Drysdale. 149049

star performer with 4/3 from eight overs. In C Grade, a thrilling end saw Collendina play in a tied match with Barwon Heads in their one-day game at Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus. Batting first Barwon Heads made 7/149 from 40 overs, while in reply Collendina finished at 9/149 from 40 overs.

Cobra Steve Blackman top scored for the home side with 33. In D Grade, Cobra veteran Eddie Ellwood wound back the clock and top scored with 75 as Collendina scored a 26-run win in its one-day game against Jan Juc 1 at Connewarre. The Cobras who batted first made 9/184 from 40 overs, while Jan Juc 1 were dismissed for 158 from 32.3 overs.

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Key handover at Shell Road By MARK HEENAN THE finishing touches have been applied to the state-of-the-art Shell Road sports pavilion in Ocean Grove, with a key handover set to take place in February. Along with the Federal Government’s $3.5 million contribution towards the project, the City of Greater Geelong has confirmed Ocean Grove Football Netball Club, Surfside Waves Soccer Club and Ocean Grove Cricket Club will be able to occupy the $6 million facility next month. The City of Greater Geelong, who contributed $2.5 million, said building works were nearing completion. “Some finishing touches were being made to the building and when they were completed the keys would be handed to the tenant clubs,” COGG spokesperson Geoff Russell said. “The City anticipated that the tenant clubs will be able to occupy the building sometime in February. “There are still some landscaping and building works to be completed at Shell Road.” Shell Road Pavilion Board of Management president, Phil Emery, said a preferred date of a key handover was Monday 8 February, once City of Greater Geelong had ‘certificate of occupancy’ from the builder. Building works on the multi-use sports facility at Shell Road began in late 2014, when builder BDH Constructions was awarded with the tender. “That is the date we have in mind

Taking shape: An image of the Shell Road sports pavilion last week. 148984 (Monday 8 February) – if nothing has changed, as far I know that is what we are aiming at for access,” Emery told Voice.

“Once the council has received the certificate of occupancy they will be happy to hand access over to the Shell Road Pavilion Board of Manage-

ment and (sporting) clubs.” In other developments, Shell Road Pavilion Board of Management plans to invite the wider Ocean Grove pub-

lic to attend a community open day on Sunday 13 March. Ocean Grove Football Netball Club, Ocean Grove Cricket Club and Surfside Waves Soccer Club representatives have agreed to a mid-March opening to accommodate cricket finals and the Bellarine Cup in Soccer. An invitation was sent to the City of Greater Geelong to express the four sporting clubs’ interest to host a community open day. The Federal Government and State Government, which have contributed $60,000 towards a new electronic scoreboard at Shell Road, have been encouraged to attend the opening. “We want to have a community open day on Sunday 13 March, and the Shell Road Pavilion Board of Management have sent a letter to council," Ocean Grove Football Netball Club president Tony Potter said. In other news, Ocean Grove Netball Club has moved its Junior Netball Sign Up and uniform fitting days to Ocean Grove Memorial Reserve in The Avenue later this month. The Grubber junior netball registration days was originally proposed for Shell Road sports pavilion, but the facility was unavailable. The netball sign up and uniform days will now take place on on Friday 29 January from 4.30pm to 6pm and Sunday 31 January from 9.30am to 12pm.

Nick’s triple crown By MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove champion runner Nick Wightman will shift his focus to track for Olympic trials after he claimed a rare historic triple fun run crown on 15 January. The star local powered home in 24 minutes flat in the 8km Bells Bash last Friday evening, which added to his Mountain to Surf and Rip to River Classic victories earlier this month. “It had been frustrating not getting the win in the Mountain to Surf over the last couple of years, so it was good to get all three wins in

the one year,” Wightman said. Wightman, an engineer, will compete in the 1500m and 5km events at the National Championships and Olympic trials in March and April. “Yes that is the main aim just on the track,” he said. “I have qualified for the trials, so it is just about keeping fit here – it would be good if I came top 10, top five is my aim.” Local Ocean Grove runner James Dalton produced his first podium finish in the summer fun runs after coming third in 24.37 in the 8km Bells Bash.

TRIPLE CROWN: Ocean Grove’s Nick Wightman is all smiles after his victory in the 8km Bells Bash race at Jan Juc SLSC on Friday 15 January. 149042

FINISH LINE: Nick Wightman crosses the line in first place at the 8km Bells Bash. 149042

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