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Shops shattered By LUKE VOOGT CALLS for more police officers and CCTV have grown louder after burglars smashed their way into three stores in The Terrace last week. The burglars used sledgehammers to break into The Groove, Seaside Pizza and Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta on 9 March. Sergeant Grant Langmaid said the burglaries were likely committed by the same “crew” that targeted a number of stores in Geelong and Barwon Heads the same morning. Police have since recovered a silver four-door car that they believe was used as a getaway car. Groove owner Ivy Zhang said her store was burgled in a less than a minute, after viewing its CCTV footage. “It’s very annoying to have to deal with it first thing in the morning,” she said. “It’s scary - I’ve lived in Ocean Grove for 10 years and this has never happened to my shop.” Mrs Zhang said the burglars were wearing masks and gloves, making them difficult to identify on CCTV. She said while cameras can scare off would-be criminals, a greater police presence overnight would be a better deterrent. “We need definitely need more police officers,” she said. Ocean Grove Business Association submitted a

$53,000 application to the Federal Governments for CCTV cameras in The Terrace on 2 March. The Federal Safer Streets Program is the business association’s latest attempt to get funding for CCTV. “We’ve certainly got our fingers crossed,” association president Ty Simmons said. “We need it now more than ever - it’s a good deterrent for people coming to Ocean Grove to commit crimes.” Federal Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson supported the association in its application and said she was concerned by the spate of burglaries. “Local residents who own and work in small businesses across Corangamite need to feel safe,” she said. “I am pleased that the City of Greater Geelong has agreed to support the operation and maintenance of the cameras.” The Federal Government will invest up to $29.4m to in the second round of the Safer Streets program. Burglars also attempted to break in to Driftwood on 8 March, causing extensive damage to the store. The Ocean Grove Community Association is holding a community meeting at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club at 7pm, 6 April, in response to the burglaries.

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OCEAN Grove Primary School held its popular Apple Fair last Friday evening. Here, Diane Gent dances with her young grandson Connor O’Hanlon. For the story and more pictures, see page 5.

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Top skills in good hands By LUKE VOOGT FUSION Cabinets apprentice Kate Elstone will head to Nepal for World Wood Day this month to show her skills to the world. “I’m very excited - it will be interesting to see the culture,” she said. “I don’t know much about Nepal so I don’t know what to expect.” It’s the second World Wood Day for Kate, who competed in Turkey last year and won the local “Mayor’s Award”. One her biggest challenges last year was learning to communicate with nonEnglish speakers. “It’s about finding ways to get your point across on what you want them to do,” she said. The third-year apprentice will join 25 young woodworkers from 22 nations, at the Young Adults Furniture Making Invitational, which starts in Kathmandu on 21 March. This time, rather than competing individually, she’ll lead a five-person design

team of first-time participants. They will have four days to manufacture a child’s seat and desk, which they will donate to a Nepalese school after earthquakes devastated the country last year. The 21-year-old from Drysdale will add the trip to her long list of accolades. In 2013 she won a WorldSkills Regional gold medal and went on to represent Geelong at the WorldSkills National competition in Perth last year. She again won gold at the Geelong Competition this year and will compete in the WorldSkills National Competition in Melbourne this October. She hopes to win there and become a Skillaroo, representing Australia at the 2017 WorldSkills International Competition in Abu Dhabi. Kate said she loves the hands-on side of cabinet making and being to create furniture - from a concept to a functional product. “It’s very good to able to make something and see what it looks like,” she said.

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Foot down on fitness By LUKE VOOGT WESTERN Victoria Region MP Simon Ramsay jumped on his bike this month, joining Surfside Primary students for National Ride2School Day. “Being physically active is so important for kids that age,” he said. “It was great to see everybody get into the spirit of it.” Mr Ramsay made the ride from Geelong to Ocean Grove on 4 March, arriving at the school in time for its 9am assembly. “It was a beautiful ride,” he said. The school’s shed was packed with bikes as more than

200 students rode to school. As the State Liberal MP toured the school he was impressed by its efforts to promote healthy and active living, and its focus on sustainability. Mr Ramsay made a small donation towards the school’s fundraiser for new play equipment and presented students with a Victorian flag. So far the school has raised $13,500 of the $20,000 required for the equipment. “I’ve been a president of a primary school and know what it’s like to try and raise money,” Mr Ramsay said. Mr Ramsay, 60, is fast becoming a keen rider, which he

said helps him stay in shape. “I’ve caught the riding bug I’ve got to say,” he said. He participated in the 68km Cadel Evans Peoples’ Ride for the first time this year, and hopes to do some more challenging rides in the future. More than 350,000 students took part in National Ride2School Day across Australia. The number of children riding or walking to school has fallen from 80 per cent in the 1970s to 25 per cent today, according to the Bicycle Network Australia. Schools registered in the Ride2School Program have more than doubled this figure.

Adam Thompson, Noel Grant, Lee Bickley, Jock Smith and Adam Wakeling prepare for this year's Good Friday Appeal. 151364 OCEAN Grove firefighters will hit the road this month, collecting money for this year’s Good Friday Appeal. Local firefighter Lee Bickley hopes the brigade can top the $9625 it raised for the Royal Children’s Hospital last year. “People in Ocean Grove were amazingly generous last year - as usual,” he said. “They were very willing to put their hands in their pockets and donate to the hospital.” Ocean Grove Fire Brigade will send out two trucks - one in Collendina and one in old Ocean Grove - to collect donations on Good Friday. Local caravan parks will also open their gates for the collection drive. “In the afternoon we will be going into Wynndean and Riverview Caravan Parks, and Ocean Grove Holiday Park,” Lee said.

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Shane on the beat By LUKE VOOGT AFTER only a few weeks as the Bellarine’s top cop, Senior Sergeant Shane Madigan is amazed by the dedication of local volunteers and groups. “I’ve never seen people work so hard towards their community,” he told the Voice this month. Shane took over as officer in charge (OIC) of Bellarine Police Station on 15 February, replacing Senior Sergeant Angelo Ferraro. He looks forward to working in small towns where there “is a closer connection between the police and the community”. “It’s a great opportunity for me,” he said. “I’ve got some very experienced members here - many who live in the area - who are passionate about this community because they’re part of it.” Shane grew up in the western suburbs of Melbourne and his family often travelled to the Bellarine. “Growing up we used to camp along the foreshore, so I’ve always liked the area,” he said.

Sergeant Grant Langmaid and Senior Sergeant Shane Madigan watch over Ocean Grove. 151055 Co-incidently, Shane’s first memory of the area was also his first encounter with the police. At five years old he got lost on the Barwon River and was picked up by officers. “I still remember sitting in the back seat of the car driving through the caravan park looking for my parents,” he said.

Shane’s served Victoria Police for 23 years, including four years as OIC at Geelong Police Station and two years as OIC at Waurn Ponds. He said police numbers were gradually increasing in the Bellarine, improving their ability to protect the peninsula. “We are getting drip-fed members as new custody officers start to arrive in Geelong,” he said.

Sergeant Grant Langmaid is also taking up command, at Drysdale, a position he held from 2007 to 2014. “I’m super keen to help establish that link again,” he said. Former Corio Sergeant Mark Gray will take over at Portarlington Police Station on 3 April, while Sen Sgt Ferraro will take over as Waurn Ponds OIC after long-service leave.

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By LUKE VOOGT TWO old Diggers - one of them Ocean Grove’s Brigadier (ret.) Phil Edwards - will walk across the UK in May to raise $40,000 for Soldier On. So far Phil, and good mate Brigadier Dave McGahey, have raised $16,000 for the organisation, which provides vital mental health support to veterans. “They are doing a great job helping veterans - particularly younger ones,” Phil said. Phil and Dave will complete the 309km trek across the UK in 18 days (including two rest days) starting on 22 May. The long-time friends will trek 14km to 24km per day from St Bees on the west coast to Robin Hood Bay in the east. Phil - who’s walked Hadrian’s Wall - looks forward to the

scenery on the way. “Although I’ll probably look forward to seeing the east coast most once we’ve started,” he said. “Of course I wouldn’t be surprised if we need a beer or two every now and then to keep hydrated.” As an army veteran, Phil is no stranger to packmarching, and some habits - like getting up early - die hard. He’s been walking 14km to 22km around Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, starting 6.30am each Saturday, for the last few months. “People might see me if they’re up early enough,” he said. Phil, 60, enjoys the peace and quiet of long walks. “It gives me time to wander and ponder,” he said.

His most challenging walk was to the top of Timor Leste’s tallest mountain, Tatamailau (2986m), while on deployment in 2002. “We wanted to get a view of the coast,” he said. “But we got up there and it was misty - we couldn’t see bugger all.” Phil and Dave joined the Army in 1972 as Army Apprentices and built a life-long friendship. They plan to do some walks in Blackwood later this month. Phil retired from the Army in 2007 and moved to Ocean Grove, while Dave still serves as a brigadier in Melbourne. To donate to Phil and Dave’s cause visit soldieron.giveeasy. org/campaigns/walking-acrossthe-uk/

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THE Piping Hot Chicken Shop got some state-wide attention last month, appearing in Buzzfeed’s “25 Things You Should Definitely Do In Victoria”. Owner Ben Chudoschnik was stoked to make the list. “We were the only burger joint mentioned in the article,” he said. “Out of all the great places that make burgers in Victoria, we came out on top.” The shop has also featured in The Lonely Planet, Vogue Italia and

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Fair was all apples THOUSANDS basked in the afternoon sun at the 21st Ocean Grove Primary School Apple Fair last Friday, enjoying a panorama of apple-themed treats. The smell of sizzling sausages filled the air as fairgoers sampled homemade curries, nachos and more. Children, parents and grandparents alike were moving to the tunes of Andrea Robertson and band, while Junglebeat and The Blueliners played a mix of reggae and jazz well into the evening. Parent band The Apple Fairies closed out the night playing classic hits to get fairgoers on their feet again. Youngsters rode on ponies and the Cha Cha, while the older kids took on one of the fair’s new additions: a mechanical bull. Even a few teachers and school principal Darryl Diment had a go at the bull, much to delight of watching students. The school welcomed its new mascot Pip to the twilight fair, who was soon surrounded by a crowd of excited youngsters.

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OCEAN Grove recently said goodbye to local identity Owen Holbrook, who was a resident of the town for 80 years. Owen died on 1 March just a few days short of his 91st birthday. The Voice spoke to Owen’s son Adrian last week, who remembered his father as a community-minded man. “He got involved in a lot of things for the benefit of the town,” he said Owen was a founding member of Ocean Grove Bowling Club, and a member of local

organisations including Probus and “Save Ocean Grove Park”. He also served as a lieutenant and captain of Ocean Grove Fire Brigade from 1946 to 1957. Owen’s family bought a Thacker Street farm in 1935 and was one of the first 15 to settle in Ocean Grove. “It was all cart tracks back then,” Adrian said. After putting out the Chalet guesthouse fire in 1948 he met his wife, Lorraine Archer, who was the proprietors’ daughter. Owen’s road and concreting company built many local roads, which he and his wife

named together. Adrian remembered his father as an innovative and inquisitive man, who could redesign old machinery and return it to life. “If you thought about it long enough, you’d come up with a practical solution - that was his motto,” he said. Like many diggers, he put up his age when he was 17 to join the local militia during World War II. He served in Papua New Guinea from 1942 to 1945, sustaining a shrapnel wound from a grenade in service of his country.

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One of the best OCEAN Grove’s Home Timber and Hardware won the Home Hardwares national store of the year under 1000 square metres recently. Paul and Yvonne Drake were presented with the award at the Gold Coast. The awards were judged on sales performance, store presentation and compliance, operational and marketing excellence and business planning. Paul and Yvonne thanked their loyal customers and outstanding staff for supporting a locally owned family business.

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FEDERAL Labor candidate for Corangamite Libby Coker visited Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club (OGSC) this month to forecast a “significant contribution” to the club’s future. “I am a lobbying hard for a package for lifesaving clubs in the west of Corangamite,” she said on 2 March. So far the Victorian Government has committed $2.675m to OGSLSC’s proposed $4.5m to $5m upgrade, with the club raising an additional $300,000. Mrs Coker said her package would include a significant Federal contribution to an upgrade. However, she said she was unable to specify the amount for each club until closer to election time. OGSLSC has grown from 200 to 1000-plus members

foresee the massive growth that would occur in that time.” Mr Peatling said parts of the clubhouse were deteriorating and its training and conference facilities are limiting its ability to function. “And our changerooms are on a mid-level - which is an OHS issue,” he said. Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson also visited the club on 5 March to promote the Federal Government’s commitment to lifesaving. “I am fighting hard to deliver an election commitment to the club,” said Ms Henderson, who is co-chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving Committee. She pointed out the Turnbull government had provided $8 million - or $25,000 per club - over five years for lifesaving equipment.

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Bellarine community safety COMMUNITY safety and policing is always an important issue to residents on the Bellarine. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why the State Government committed to re-opening Bellarine police stations that were closed under the previous government and to increase police numbers in the region. I am pleased to report that in late February Senior Sergeant Shane Madigan was appointed Station Commander of the Bellarine. Joining Shane are three new sergeants appointed to the now re-opened stations of Drysdale, Portarlington and Queenscliff. These are sergeants Grant Langmaid (Drysdale), Mark Gray (Portarlington) and Dean Parrello (Queenscliff). With these stations now operating much pressure will also be taken off the Ocean Grove Station. Subsequent to Sen Sgt Madigan being appointed to the Bellarine, I met with him as part of the Bellarine Community Safety Group (BCSG). The BCSG is cochaired by myself together with Assistant Commissioner for Police Tess Walsh and has various community representatives on it, including Michael Harbour from Ocean Grove. At that meeting Sen Sgt Madigan highlighted that crime

WHAT a joy to find music mentioned not once, but twice, on pages 7 and 12, in the 2 March edition of the Ocean Grove Voice. Firstly, the Bellarine Busking Competition at Point Lonsdale Bowling Club and secondly the Chord Club. Two different groups, but nevertheless both groups are enjoying making music together. There must be many others that get together in various homes for the same reason. There have many studies demonstrating that music can have many beneficial effects on learning, health and socialisation for instance. Here in Ocean Grove we are fortunate to have several venues suitable for music making, not the least, the wonderful Ocean Grove Pavilion. Surely there are enough musicians of all ages on the Bellarine Peninsula to form our own Concert Band? It would be a lovely musical opportunity for budding musicians, a form of graduation for school leavers and a place for older adults to dust off their instruments and revisit their musical heritage, and, all together. Derrick Humphrey OAM, Ocean Grove.

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By LUKE VOOGT MORE than 30 volunteers collected a â&#x20AC;&#x153;disappointingâ&#x20AC;? amount of rubbish at Main Beach for Clean Up Australia Day on 6 March. Barwon Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maddie Glynn said the group filled 16 bags of rubbish and recycling in less than 90 minutes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This may not sound like much, but when you look at the contents of the bags, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s huge,â&#x20AC;? she said. The bulk of the recycling the group collected was alcohol bottles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even made a dint - the crew didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even get to cover the whole of the main car park area,â&#x20AC;? Maddie said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is just so much out there, and

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rates on the Bellarine have been essentially static over the last 12 months and that the vast majority of crimes were thefts from unlocked cars and goods being left unsecured outside of homes. However it is noted that there has been in the recent times local concern with robberies in Ocean Grove, especially around the retail hub. I welcome Sen Sgt Madigan to the Bellarine, as well as the other sergeants, and I know that as a priority all will be making time to meet with locals and the various community groups in order to better understand the issues here on the Bellarine. Opening of Shell Road Pavilion It was with great pleasure that I attended the opening of the Shell Road Pavilion on 13 March. Since being first elected in 2002 I have seen the Shell Reserve grow from what was then a standalone, dusty oval to a now magnificent 21st century sports precinct. And over those years I have been pleased to have worked with the various sporting clubs and other levels of government on the reserves development. As recently as late February I was joined by Cr Jan Farrell, president of the Shell Road Reserve Phil Emery and representatives from the Ocean Grove Football and Netball Club and Surfside Waves Soccer Club to announce

$53,000 for interchange benches and netting for the reserve. Importantly, the State Government has committed $3.5 million to the development of a similar sports precinct in Drysdale. This is currently in its planning stages with an opening date of late 2017. With these two sporting precincts operating and further commitments from the State Government to fund the Queenscliff Sports Precinct with $3.5 million and recent upgrade commitments to Barwon Heads and Leopold sport reserves, communities on the Bellarine will be well served by quality sport facilities for many years to come. From a government perspective this is important as sporting clubs do play a vital role within our communities. Not only do clubs provide a game every Saturday but they provide social connection and cohesion for the wider community and I think most importantly encourage our kids to be active and to participate in sport. As always, please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@parliament.vic.gov. au Twitter@Lisanevillemp Phone 5248 3462

THE partial closure of some streets, creating cul-desacs in old Ocean Grove has increased the volume of traffic on Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Avenue, and Eggleston and Madeley Streets. The roundabouts to control the added traffic flow have created an increased risk to pedestrians. The roundabout at the intersection of President Avenue and Madeley Street has an added danger for pedestrians, due to the slope of the road causing poor visibility. The fact that traffic approaches these intersections at high speed just adds to the risk to pedestrians. There have been many accidents over 30 years. Observing traffic movements at peak times and when local tradesmen are commencing and finishing work, the volume of traffic Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen is remarkable. I have surveyed 102 cars at Madeley Street roundabout between 3.30pm and 3.45pm. This traffic problem is escalating further, due to new housing estates utilising said roads to access shops and beaches - to avoid busy Tuckfield Street which will soon have traffic lights. When proposing a pedestrian footpath network, safety should be the essential criteria, achieved by the separation of walkers from vehicle traffic. The cul-de-sacs are an ideal location to locate any new pathway network, joining with the existing pathways along Callistemon Court, Wyatt Street and Raven Close. Two feeder paths could service the Madeley Street shops and tennis courts. Pedestrians accessing the new Shell Road sporting facilities could cross at the soon-to-be installed traffic lights on Tuckfield Street. They could have traffic-free egress via a pathway through these cul-de-sacs to Woodlands Child Care Centre and the Pre-school which is already paved, (thus saving some 225 metres of construction cost) through to a crossing on Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ave, where the road is flat with improved visibility, joining the existing pathway to the Ocean Grove Primary School, or continuing on to the Blue Waters Reserve. With the council likely to declare a special charge scheme ratepayers have been asked to nominate their preferred means of payment. It is not possible to make an informed decision as engineers will not declare which side of the road the paths will be constructed, until after the surveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s closing date when final path layouts have been rejigged. This has a bearing on Option 2, the sliding scale, involving the principal of proximity. This survey approach, offering to include the interest of ratepayers is flawed, as there is no means to oppose the proposal, until more money has been expended. While I am agreeable to some footpaths, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wish for a concrete jungle. It would be preferable to get this project right in the first place, safety of all being paramount! To quote Dale Kerrigan, â&#x20AC;&#x153;ah the serenityâ&#x20AC;? (of Old Ocean Grove). Bill Pate, Ocean Grove.

Day of delights the delight of youngsters. “Kids love a mascot,” Tracey said. “There were little ones running up to hug it, which was very cute.” Grade 5 students took charge of another fair-first, the kid’s stall, selling a multitude of strawberrythemed crafts they had made during the year. School principal Leigh McLaren said the Strawberry Fair raised about $24,000, exceeding its target, with more than 7000 people attending. Tracey said the fair went smoothly thanks to the school’s 154 students and their parents. “Pretty much all the parents are involved in one way or another,” she said. Amity (in the strawberry) and Meridien.

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Preschool in history search OCEAN Grove Preschool is searching for pieces of its history as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Teacher Diane Gardner is leading the search for class photos and former students, in time for celebrations in September. “We would love to have a photograph from every year on display when we hold our special weekend,” she said. “We’ve already received several class photos, including one from 1968.” Thousands of families have gone through the

preschool over the years. “We would love for as many people to come back for celebration as possible,” Diane said. A lot has changed at the preschool since it opened in 1965. Builders will soon begin a $100,000 revamp of the preschool’s playground, funded entirely by the preschool’s fund-raisers. Yet some things haven’t changed at all. “We’ve still got an original set of chairs that were hand-made by a local person in the 1960s,” Diane said.

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Message sent, in post-haste FEDERAL Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson visited Market Place this month, to launch a campaign for a second post office in Ocean Grove. “It is very disappointing that attempts to establish a second post office at Market Place Shopping Centre have been blocked by Australia Post,” she said. Ms Henderson launched the campaign with Heather Waring on 5 March. Heather and her husband Cameron own Market Place Lotto and Gifts and operate the Point Lonsdale Post Office. “Delivering the infrastructure we need to support growing communities is vital - we need better postal services,” Ms Henderson said. “That’s why I am backing a second licensed post office for Market Place Lotto and Gifts.” Ms Henderson said she was delighted with the community support for a second post office.

“This is a service that the Ocean Grove community desperately needs,” she said. The Corangamite MP asked Ocean Grove residents to visit her website and sign a community survey to support the campaign. Australia Post invested $500,000 last year on renovations to Ocean Grove Post Office, which included a new fit-out and additional post office boxes. An Australia Post spokesperson said a number of factors determined the need for another post office, including existing outlets, population, demographics and the volume of business. “In the vicinity of Ocean Grove we already have three post offices operating and we believe the area is adequately serviced,” she said. “However we are committed to undertaking a review of the needs of the community to determine whether any additional services are required.”

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■ Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information contact Stan 5256 3920 or Helen 0411 534 899.

■ Dreamboogie, 1 April, $15. ■ Jeff Lang, 15 April, $20. ■ Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.

Barwon Heads Hotel ■ Easter Thursday, 24 March, Pierce Brothers Live. ■ Easter Saturday, 26 March, Daryl Braithwaite live. ■ Check http://barwonheadshotel.com.au/ Live_Music.php for upcoming gigs. ■ Wednesdays, Master of Dartness and Poker from 7pm. ■ Thursdays, Trivia Night 7.30pm. ■ Friday Happy Hour, 5pm-7pm, raffle, live music. ■ Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays, 10pm-1am. ■ DJs Saturdays 10pm-1am.

Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall ■ Making waves music/poetry arvo every fourth Sunday of the month from 2pm5.30pm.

Ocean Grove Bowling Club ■ Happy hour 5pm-6pm weekdays (excluding public holidays).

Ocean Grove Hotel ■ First Thursday of every month, 10.45am, Morning Melodies. Thursday 3 March: Chrissy. Thursday 7 April, Ben Costanzo.

READING AND WRITING Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

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Gates open on living tapestry ELIZABETH Vorrath has a garden full of vibrant colour. But it’s her view of Port Phillip Bay that makes it special. “Lot’s of people have go better gardens than me - but they haven’t got the view,” she told the Voice this month. Her garden is one of five open to the public in Drysdale this Sunday, in support of Cottage by the Sea. Elizabeth and husband John have put the garden on display for the last decade or so for the charity. “It’s worth making the effort for Cottage by the Sea,” she said. “They’re a great organisation.” They built the property more than 30 years ago, so John could “be near the surf”. “We’ve been here since 1972 - so we sort of feel like we belong here,” Elizabeth said. Elizabeth is constantly changing her garden, which she likened to a painter’s canvas or an embroiderer’s tapestry. “One can be quite creative using different colours and textures in the garden,” she said. “I find it creative - as well as a hell of a lot of work.” For more information on the gardens and opening times contact Sandy Cunningham on 0438 582 388.

McGlashan’s Wallington Estate, Swan Bay Road, Wallington ■ Open weekends and public holidays, 11am5pm, new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays. Ph: 5250 5760.

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■ First Sunday of month, 9am-1pm, OctoberMarch at Kingston Park, Grubb Road, MaySeptember at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Shell Road.

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Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market ■ Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.

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

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.

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■ Sundays 12.30pm-4.30pm, live music, sensational food and wine. Ph: 5253 3180.

■ Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.

Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com

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

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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Bellarine Church of Christ Hall, 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove ■ Last Wednesday of month, chat room, gentle fun activities, make new friends, afternoon tea. Free event from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Inquiries to Neville on 5255 2837.

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

1pm-2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.

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

■ Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm, Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573 or julesrodg@gmail.com

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

■ Tuckerberry Farm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm.

■ 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.

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Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads ■ Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga. Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@bluewateryoga.org.au ■ Free Yoga class in March for new students. Tuesdays 6pm-7pm, The Pavillion (corner The Avenue and Presidents Avenue), Hatha fusion, beginners welcome. Contact Charlotte for a free class at info@theyogabud.com.au, 0431 110 085. ■ Barwon Heads Yoga, classes are across Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove and all under-18s are free. Website: www.barwonheadsyoga.com.au. Contact Rache on 0430 515 424.

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■ Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime. ■ Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses. ■ Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime. ■ Third Tuesday of month 2.30-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries. vic.gov.au

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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. What’s On: phone 5255 3233 or email journo@oceangrovevoice.com

Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 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.

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.

Tuesdays First Tuesday of each month If you are new to the area, or would just like to enjoy some time with other people, we invite you to join us at our Meet ‘n’ Greet Morning Tea. Venue is Springdale Neighbourhood Centre and we get together the first Tuesday of the month at 10.15am to enjoy a cuppa and a chat. There is no charge for this. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along on the day. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities wel-

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 0475-418 377. After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors; 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019v 991.

Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter 0419 782 629. Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.

Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 5255 3442 or Graeme 5255 3435.

Thursdays 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.

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 Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson’s Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way,

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

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Love written in every line ANNE Brooksbank’s All My Love - the secret love affair of two Australian literary greats - comes to the Potato Shed for three shows only this weekend. Still revered across Australia, Henry Lawson is one of the nation’s favourite writers and poets. His contemporary, Mary Gilmore, was a literary icon and radical socialist. Both were heroes of literature that had enormous influence over each other. Both were later the face of Australia’s currency. Both were secretly betrothed. At the end of the 19th Century, Mary Gilmore was introduced to the young Henry Lawson. As their friendship developed, Mary found herself caught in the middle of an intense relationship between Henry and his formidable mother, the suffragette Louise Lawson. What followed was the beginning of a secret, smouldering love affair, soon thwarted by a devastating deception. After researching Mary Gilmore’s memoirs, writer Anne Brooksbank first uncovered the tale of loving promises between two of Australia’s most famous writers. Taken from excerpts from the couple’s

surviving letters, this is the first time Henry and Mary’s forbidden relationship has been brought to the professional stage. The show is directed by the award-winning Denny Lawrence and stars Dion Mills as Henry Lawson and Kim Denman as Mary Gilmore. The All My Love 17-week Australia-wide tour by HIT Productions had its world premiere on 17 July last year, and will tour until March this year. The play shows at 8pm this Friday and 2pm and 8pm Saturday. Tickets are: adult $36, concession $32 and students $20.

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Plucky little survivors By JEN CARR, JENNIFER.CARR6@BIGPOND.COM THE best news of the past few weeks has been the continued survival of two tiny hooded plover chicks at 6W Collendina Beach in Ocean Grove. If the chicks survive the next few weeks they should fledge (or be able to fly) on 30 March. Good luck little plovers. Three chicks hatched originally but one was killed by a hungry magpie on the beach in it’s first week of life. Magpies look very out of place on the beach, and since hearing about the magpie killing one of the critically endangered hooded plover chicks I have dedicated myself to chasing them away from the beach, which must look very silly indeed. I think local dog walkers are now very aware of the hooded plover beach signs and are, on the whole, keeping their dogs well under control, which is great to see. Hats off to Andrea Dennett and other volunteers who devote many hours to minding the chicks on the beach in an attempt to enhance their chances of survival. The worst news of the last few weeks has been the news that a kookaburra was killed on the road near Point Lonsdale. There are not many kookaburras on the Bellarine so it’s sad to hear about this. I had a day off work so ventured to Serendip Sanctuary one day last week. Unfortunately I made a spontaneous decision to go, and wore my thongs, which was a huge mistake. I think I was stung by at least 50 ants on the day and every time I stopped to take a photo my feet became covered in them. The ground there is so dry and the water quality of almost empty ponds was just so poor. Gosh we need rain. I always love Serendip because of the presence of whistling kites flying around their huge nest. There were hundreds of magpie geese to be seen at the Sanctuary. Before about 1910, Magpie Geese were not uncommon in Victoria but due to habitat loss and hunting they were all but wiped out until re-introduced to Serendip Wildlife Reserve in 1964 and Tower Hill, west of Warrnambool, in 1974. On the 'Birdline Victoria’ website on 5 March, 5000 magpie geese were seen flying over the

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the budgie, which also must be an escapee. I also have to report that I did manage to see the red-necked phalarope at the Western Treatment Plant. The complete stranger who showed it to me via her scope received a big hug, much to her surprise. It was an exciting moment, for me at least. I received an email from Susanne, who lives in Wallington. She wrote about a flock of redbrowed finches that were living in her paddock, as well as common bronzewing and about 40 yellow-tailed black cockatoos. Thanks Susanne, it must be lovely having such a variety of beautiful birds on your doorstep. If you would like to partake in some organised birdwatching activities, you can check out the calendar of events run by the Bellarine Birdlife Group at www.birdlife.org.au/group-events/ birdlife-bellarine-peninsula Happy birdwatching to all, and if you see a magpie on the beach, feel free to chase it away from the hooded plovers.

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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. MEMBERSHIP OF BARWON COAST - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST. The Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water is seeking Expressions of Interest for committee member positions on the Barwon Coast committee. Barwon Coast Committee membership term to commence in mid-2016. The position provides an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced person to contribute and provide high level advice on the delivery of coastal management to the Victorian community for the coastal reserves adjoining Barwon Heads/ Ocean Grove townships. Applicants are required to register an account on the ‘Get on Board’ website prior to applying online http:// vacancies.publicboards.vic.gov.au (under ‘Search current vacancies’). Here applicants will also find further information on the committee, the recruitment process and scheduling of an ‘open house’ for interested applicants. For all enquiries contact the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Anglesea Office by phone (03) 5220 2012. Expressions of interest close 5pm Sunday, 20 March 2016. BARWON HEADS SEAWALL & PROMENADE Work on the final stage of the reconstruction of the promenade is near completion. The final concrete pour was completed successfully on the last Friday of February. After an appropriate curing period the new handrail will be installed and the new exposed aggregate finish will be sealed. It is expected that the promenade will be open to full public use in time for Easter. FESTIVAL OF THE SEA Festival of the Sea is happening again with the main day being Sunday March 20th. The Festival of the Sea committee welcomes new volunteers to assist with the implementation of all the activities being proposed for the Festival week, with activities commencing from Tuesday 15th March. Interested in finding out more please email: festivaloftheseabh@gmail.com. LOCAL PORT OF BARWON HEADS Barwon Coast has a role as the manager of the Local Port of Barwon Heads and for the local port has prepared a Safety and Environment Management Plan (SEMP). The SEMP is used to aid management to reduce risk to local port users and the environment. The SEMP is designed to be responsive to changes in circumstances and as part of the annual review program for the SEMP we invite comment on any safety and or environmental matters within the local port waters that may have been observed from use. The SEMP is presently available for inspection at the Barwon Coast office adjoining Barwon Heads Caravan Park and on our website: www.barwoncoast.com.au OUR ENVIRONMENT The dunes of our coastline are very vulnerable and are fenced to preserve the qualities so very important to supporting our local indigenous fauna as well as the remnant coastal vegetation colonies that in many instances are the only place these plant specimens are found. Our beaches are some of the most visited in the State and consequently it is important that people stay out of the dunes if they are to not be further degraded. Dune ‘surfing’ and other intrusions into the fenced dune area can cause substantial damage; please stay out of the fenced dune areas. PEST ANIMAL PROGRAMS Barwon Coast undertakes pest animal control programs to support the rehabilitation and protection of the sand dune system’s habitat value for all flora and fauna. At this time a rabbit control program is being carried out with adjoining land managers particularly at the west end of 13th Beach and other distinct locations in Ocean Grove and Bluff. Fox control program is being conducted constantly in the 13th Beach sand dunes.

NEW WEBSITE FOR BARWON COAST Barwon Coast website has been redeveloped with lots of news and educative topics. Please take a look at our new site which we hope will assist you in making decisions when frequenting the beaches of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. Check us out at www.barwoncoast.com.au RIVERSIDE CAMPING GROUND Due to increasing demand Riverside Camping Ground will be open again for the Labour Day Long weekend and for Easter. As a dogs ‘off leash’ area, all walkers and owners are reminded that it is the responsibility of dog owners to keep their pets under effective control and that it is an offence for dogs to rush at people. DOG ON BEACHES From the 1st of February ‘Dogs on Leash’ are allowed in a number of areas where access is prohibited over the busy summer period. Please note that all dogs must now be on leash from 13W; ocean side travelling around to the estuary side, up to the southern end of Riverview Family Caravan Park, Ocean Grove and from 27W estuary heading upstream to Talbot Street, Barwon Heads. A substantial increase in the number of dogs off leash, within these zones, has been witnessed over recent weeks. We need to all be respectful of the dog control orders to ensure others can enjoy the coastline as well. Also please clean up after your dog as your dog’s waste is unsightly; causes disease for our wildlife, and washes into and contaminates the estuary and ocean. Dog owners need to remember regardless if they are in an ‘Off Leash’ or ‘Leash’ area, their pets must be under effective control at all times and they must clean up after them. Not all visitors to our beaches think sharing them with dogs is a great idea. No dogs are permitted on the river flat north of Riverview Family Caravan Park, or in the Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary from 27W to 30W. Copies of ‘Dog Control Zone’ guides, that include detailed maps, are available from Barwon Coast Office, Barwon Heads Caravan Park & Riverview Family Caravan Park. We ask that all dog owners practice responsible ownership by keeping their pets under control, picking up after them and abiding by the onsite signage. Barwon Coast, in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong will review all dog control areas before next summer. This review has not started; however Barwon Coast is happy to receive comments at any time before the formal process begins. PLAY IT SAFE BY THE WATER 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 life changing injury, especially back injuries or even death. This year we have seen massive movement of sands along the beaches and at low river flows the water depth can be minimal, especially at low tide near the Jetty, so don’t do it! For safety’s sake no diving / jumping from jetties, the promenade or bridge. Gary McPike General Manager

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Village thrives on coastal appeal ‘VILLAGE by the Sea’ Barwon Heads proudly proclaims itself. The popular ABC series Seachange changed Barwon Heads from a sleepy hollow to a bustling, thriving town with all the amenities you could wish for, but it still managed to retain its village atmosphere in the process. There are so many reasons to be in Barwon Heads. The kids will love the river beach next to the bridge, which is wave-free and safe. Surfers and wave seekers seek out Thirteenth Beach and you can try stand-up paddling at the river mouth. Golfers have two world-class courses to choose from and fishing is popular off the bridge or at the river. With a multitide of cafes and bars, the town caters for tourists, day trippers and locals. Boutiques line Hitchcock Avenue, but the town also has a bank, post office, primary school, child care, supermarket and a popular pub - the ‘BHP’. With ample opportunities for walking, whether it be up to the Bluff or along the river or around the Village Park, humans and canines will love it. Check out the bollards that are displayed all around town. The town boasts a proud sporting history, fielding Australian Rules football, cricket, tennis, bowls and soccer teams and there’s a thriving equestrian community. Barwon Heads truly is a town for all to enjoy.

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Co-captains announced PREPARATIONS have been underway for some time for the new soccer season for the women’s teams. Sirfside Waves will be fielding two teams this season - Division 1 and a Development team in Division 2. The Division 1 team is rapt to have co-

captains Gina Murphy and Cath Sattler back leading on the field whiLe off-field coaching duties will again fall to Andy Sattler who has been assisted by fitness coach Christine Cuff, who has been doing a great job getting both women’s teams fit for the coming season.

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United they stand CIERA Major and Ashleigh Pickett, two local Ocean Grovers, were a part of the new WNPL club Galaxy United’s first win. They played in the under-13 girls team at Banyul Warri reserve against a strong Heidelberg United FC. The girls claimed the first win 2-0, with Pickett scoring the second goal to seal the win. The under-15s were not so lucky, succumbing to a very strong HUFC side 0-5. The under-18s faired better with a spirited performance that ended in a scoreless draw. The day was capped off with a hardfought win by the seniors (open age) taking a 1-0 win, that could have been 2-0 - with local talent Caitlin Pickett (Ashliegh’s older sister) having a number of exciting attacks on goal as she came on in the second half to strengthen the front line.

Ocean Grovers Ciera Major and Ashleigh Pickett celebrate the first goal ever to be scored by the new WNPL club Galaxy United Picture: MARK TIZARD Football for the under-13 girls team. 151401

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Grove nippers medal haul at state titles Compiled by Stephanie Asher THE future elite stars of the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club were on show at last weekend’s Victorian Junior Lifesaving Championships in Warrnambool. The two-day event held on 12-13 March in Victoria’s south west played host to nearly 2000 junior competitors across the state, including 90 star nippers from the Ocean Grove SLSC. Like the previous nipper carnivals held this season, supportive Ocean Grove SLSC nipper families undertook a two-hour

plus car journey from the Bellarine Peninsula to Warrnambool across the Labour Day long weekend. THERE were some great performances across all age groups for Ocean Grove SLSC nippers. Results include, gold in the Under 9 girls and boys Wade Relay Teams, silver in the Under 10 boys Wade Relay Team, and bronze in the Under 10 Board Relay. The region’s local nippers claimed silver in the Under 11 girls board relay and Aqua Cameron, gold in Under 12

boys Aqua Cameron and Surf Team, gold in the Under 13 boys Surf Team, and silver in the Under 13 girls Board Rescue and Aqua Cameron. There were many more medals at the individual events on the Saturday competition on 12 March. Weather was kind in parts, however constant light drizzle affected the opening day of competition. Surf picked up a little later on the morning of Sunday 13 March for the team events in the water.

Nippers run out of the blocks: The Victorian Junior Lifesaving Championships were held in Warrnamabool last weekend with nearly 2000 state Nippers taking part. 151513. Pictures: STEPHANIE ASHER OCEAN GROVE SLSC

Picture of concentration: Ocean Grove SLSC nipper competitor Olivia Ball gets ready for her Beach Flags competition. 151513.

Nipper smiles: Ocean Grove SLSC nipper pair Jemima Asher, left, and Piper McNaughton-King, right, won a bronze medal after finishing third in Under 12 Girls Surf Board Rescue. 151513.

The chase pack is on in the surf: Action from the Victorian Junior Lifesaving Championships held at Warrnambool. 151513

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Winners: Ocean Grove SLSC nippers Marcus Bird, left, and Charlie Mahoney, right, with their gold medals after victory in the Under 12 Boys Surf Board Rescue. 151513.

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Cobras tamed by Swans THE Collendina under-13s finished the home and away season in fourth position, booking them a semi-final against cross town rivals Ocean Grove Swans who finished on top. The two-day game at the Bellarine Secondary College looked very even on paper with both line-ups being loaded with talent. Collendina won the toss and sent the Swans in to bat. The bowling was good with very few extras, but the Ocean Grove batsmen were up to the challenge. Two wickets were all that fell of the first 26 overs with the Swans making it to a score of 2/93 off their 26 overs. Tom Gross bowled well taking 1/10 off two overs getting one to sneak through the defence of Hayden Ewart. The only other wicket taker for the morning was Zak Poynder, who along with the fine out fielding of Max McLachlan, were able to combine to dismiss the dangerous Nathan Down. Poynder finished with 1/2 off two overs. The score of 2/93 is very competitive, so a strong reply would be needed from the Cobras batsmen. Unfortunately, Izaak Terhorst was dismissed for a very rare diamond duck off the first ball. Not many people would fall victim to a diamond duck more than once in their careers. Hopefully, that is Izaak’s out of the way. Tom Gross was next in, but unfortunately he was also dismissed and with the Swans up and about, this was going to be tough. Xavier Norman was solid as the Cobras began to fight back and along with Sam Donegan, they got the score to 20. The Cobras finished the morning on a score of 4/59 with Charlie Every and Brodie Muscat not out overnight, 34 runs behind. Day two started well with Every and Muscat getting the score to 80 before Every was dismissed for 18. Muscat went on to make a fine 19. The wickets then fell steadily to see the Cobras all out for 104. An 11-run lead wouldn’t be enough. Ocean Grove made the required runs in three overs and booked themselves a grand final spot along with Queenscliff which defeated Leopold in the other game. The under-13s have had a fantastic season under Ross Norman and the Collendina Cricket Club looks forward to these boys progressing through the age groups.

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Grubbers bring home the victory WINNERS: The Ocean Grove Under-13s won the premiership on the weekend. 151528

OCEAN Groveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s under-13 cricket team won a premiership on the weekend. The young Grubbers defeated Queenscliff Blue with Josh Kuipers (40 not out), Nathan Down (37 not out), Shaun Bie-

mans (20) and Hayden Ewart (20) the stars with the bat and Biemans taking 2/7 with the ball while Down took 1/6 from five economical overs. The under-15s were gallant in defeat to Geelong City.

Taliesin Platt top scored with 37 while Bailey Le Maistre and Louis Beale both made 17. Henry Walsh and Le Maistre both took two wickets for the Grubbers.

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Ocean Grove B Grade captain Lucas Baulch receives the premiership shield from Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association president Ian Caldwell. 151519 Picture: JOHN McGEE

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Grubbers back-to-back By MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove Cricket Club has capped off an amazing season to claim back-to-back B Grade flags after edging out Portarlington by 20 runs in their B Grade grand final. This season’s premiership victory was more satisfying according to Ocean Grove Cricket Club B Grade captain Lucas Baulch, after the Grubbers came from fourth position to win the title. “It was fantastic last season, it was probably more relief after finishing on top, and with everyone expecting you to win,” Baulch told the Voice. “This season was probably more (about) satisfaction coming from fourth position. “To beat Drysdale, who were second on the ladder at that stage, in the last round to sneak into top four and then knock off a top side (Barwon Heads) to make the final ... we certainly did it the hard way.” Batting first, the Grubbers were bowled out 142 on day one after grinding out 67.5 overs on day one. Gun Ocean Grove batsman Isaac Saunders continued his appetite for runs after he topscored with 34. Saunders hit a purple patch after scores of 78 in round 11 and his match-winning knock of 104 against Barwon Heads in a cut-throat semi-final on March 6. Baulch said without Saunders’ late season influence the Grubbers would have not played B Grade finals. “To be fair (if Saunders) does not play, we don’t play finals,” Baulch said. “If he does not play, we don’t win.” Ocean Grove gained a vital breakthrough late on day one as the Grubbers removed Portarlington Dean Deluca (0) without scoring. The Demons who resumed at 1/2 on day two were eventually dismissed for 122 from 61 overs. Portarlington pair Ashley Gillett and Shaun McPherson both top scored with 32. Grubber all-rounder Corey Buxton was the best performer with the ball with 4/21 from 11 overs. Ocean Grove bowlers Rob Procter and Chris McSween both took two wickets apiece on day two. Baulch paid respect to Portarlington who finished in second spot at the end of the regular season. “It was a good contest right down to the wire, they were fantastic Portarlington they really stuck to the guns,” Baulch said.

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Sharks win flag in Doc’s fitting farewell By MARK HEENAN

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Mark Simpson made a swashbuckling 66 not out for the Cobras in their D Grade grand final loss to Jan Juc on Saturday. 151498

JAN Juc 2 claimed Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association premiership D Grade honours after it defeated Collendina 1 by five wickets in the final on Saturday. The one-day game played at Collendina was a competitive contest that saw Jan Juc 2 claim victory in the 39th over with 11 balls to spare. Batting first, Collendina 1 made good use of winning the toss to compile 5/168 from 40 overs. Cobra batsman Mark Simpson was the standout batsman after his unbeaten 66 from 81 balls, while teammate Matt Gibbon contributed 30 late in the innings. In reply Jan Juc 2 finished at 5/171 from 38.1 overs. Collendina 1 D Grade captain Gavin Berry, praised Jan Juc 2’s performance after the match including an unbeaten 79 from Shark captain David Norman, who led his side to victory. Norman had an exceptional season with the bat for the Sharks after he scored 981 runs at a whopping average of 109 for his side’s D Grade in 2015/16. “They (Jan Juc) batted magnificently through the innings with their cap-

tain David Norman finishing not out,” Berry told the Voice. “If we had of taken our chances early maybe we could have been in the game, but that was not to be. “Full credit to Jan Juc ... we have had a great season ourselves, I am very proud of all the boys that played D Grade.” For the Cobras, Jamie ‘Doc’ Brennan had a super finals campaign with an unbeaten 106 (retired) against Jan Juc in the qualifying final on March 5. He then backed it up with another ton (102 retired) in the semi-final against Drysdale, incredibly the next day. Berry said Brennan, a former A Grade St Leonards and Collendina front-line bowler, had finished his cricket with the Cobras on a high note after he announced his retirement afterwards. Brennan who took eight D grade wickets at 15.25 in 2014/15, also claimed a four-wicket haul for the B Grade Cobras earlier this season. “He (Brennan) had a magnificent finals’ series ... and he has had a great career and he announced his retirement at the end of the game and I am very proud what he has contributed to the club,” he said.

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Anglesea’s victory over Collendina By MARK HEENAN ANGLESEA fought off a spirited challenge from a gallant Collendina to claim their first ever BPCA A Grade premiership title on Sunday March 12. It was a great result for the BPCA’s southernmost club on the Surf Coast, who lost to Drysdale in the league A Grade decider by 27 runs in 2014-'15. Anglesea, who scraped into fourth place defeated home and away season ladder leaders Portarlington in their semi-final earlier this month to make the league grand final. Batting first in the league’s A Grade season decider played at Ocean Grove, Collendina were all bowled out for 146 despite facing 74.3 overs on day one. “In the back of my mind I thought we were 20 or 30 runs short,” Collendina Cricket Club cocoach Corey Walter told the Voice. Cobra pair Richie Peters and Nathan Walter equal top scored with the bat after making 32. In reply, Anglesea won by eight wickets after

finishing the match at 2/147 from 51.2 overs. The Anglesea duo of Ned Cooper and Peter Radford were the stars with the bat. “To be honest we did not bowl as well what we have the last few weeks, we bowled a bit looser and they (Anglesea) got on top of us and probably batted us out of the game," he said. While disappointed after the game, the seasoned Cobra star cricketer Walter stated Anglesea deserved their victory. Collendina made the BPCA A Grade final after defeating Jan Juc by six wickets in their semifinal clash on March 5-6. “They batted really well (on day two) and outplayed us,” Walter said. “Very disappointed, we went into the game positive ... we are just as good as what Anglesea but they outplayed us over the two days. “They (Anglesea) deserved to win. “Having said that we are still proud how far we have come this year, we had a real crack. “I think there are some good times for us going forward.”

Key Cobra pairing: Collendina openers Richie Peters, left, and Corey Walter, right, with the bat on day one Picture: JAMIE CALLUM of the game. 151496

Collendina players and supporters after their loss to Anglesea on Sunday. 151511

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Grubbers take the Premiers crown OCEAN Grove won the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association B Grade premiership on the weekend. The Grubbers defeated Portarlington at Portarlington Recreation Reserve by making 142 and bowling out the Demons for 122. For more on the win, see page 24. Picture: JOHN McGEE

A glittering opening By MARK HEENAN

2010 Shell Road Reserve Master Plan to create a new sports hub and accommodate Ocean Grove’s rapid population town growth. “I am thrilled that council has been able to help deliver this project for the local community,” she said. “The pavilion is going to be a fantastic space not just for those playing sport but for the whole community to enjoy.” Mayor Lyons said the stateof-the-art multi-purpose facilities would help boost participation numbers especially at junior levels in soccer, football, cricket and netball. “The prominent location of the Shell Road sporting precinct will encourage more people to participate, attend and get involved in local sporting competitions,” he said.

The pavilion was jointly funded by the City of Greater Geelong, $2.5 million and the Federal Government, $3.5 million, with council managing construction of the project. Federal Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson said it was a wonderful achievement for the Ocean Grove community. “There is a real sense of excitement in the community, particularly among members of the three local sporting clubs, Ocean Grove Football Netball Club, Surfside Waves Soccer Club and Ocean Grove Cricket Club,” Ms Henderson said. State MP for Bellarine Lisa Neville who provided funds towards the construction of a new electronic scoreboard and new interchange

benches and netting behind the goals, said it was a vital piece in the Ocean Grove based sporting puzzle. “It is the last piece in the puzzle and it is a (project) that has gone back a number of years,” Ms Neville said. “Without the loud voices of the community, without people coming together in the best interests of the community, these things would not happen.” Ocean Grove Football Netball Club president Tony Potter said the opening was well attended and great for all sporting clubs, with soccer and AFL clinics taking place on day. “We are very excited going forward working with the community and it was a great day,” Potter said.

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THE wider Ocean Grove community, club sporting representatives and political figures came together for the historic $6 million Shell Road sports pavilion opening on 13 March. Ocean Grove-based Beangala Ward Councillor Jan Farrell, who was master of ceremonies, officially opened proceedings with a ceremony service at midday on Sunday. Councillor Farrell was joined by Federal Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson, Geelong Mayor Darryn Lyons and State MP for Bellarine Lisa Neville for the glittering community day opening. Councillor Jan Farrell said the project was the final stage of the

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