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Men targeted By Justin Flynn TARGET has defended its decision to stop selling menswear from its Ocean Grove store. Target Country stopped selling men’s clothes several weeks ago, prompting many local consumers to express their disappointment via social media and to the Ocean Grove Business Association. However the retail giant said the decision was part of a trial. “Target Ocean Grove has been chosen as a trial store to have its space and range reviewed,” a Target spokesperson said. “Target is committed and focussed on ensuring stores like Ocean Grove have the right range for all our customers so that it becomes a destination store all year round. In preparation for the change the store has been given a facelift which includes a new floor, new fixtures, freshly painted, new signage inside and out and the store entry has been upgraded.” It leaves only the Green Room and Strapper Surf, both on The Terrace, that sell men’s clothes, albeit surfwear. Ocean Grove Business Association president Ty Simons said he had received inquiries about Target’s decision. “The committee has been approached by many residents to see whether we can do anything about it,” he said. “Apart from surfwear, there’s nowhere in town to buy menswear. You’ve got to go into Geelong and it is taking people away from town because if you go into Geelong, chances are you’re not just going to one shop. It’s particularly difficult for the older generation who might not drive and can’t go into Geelong.” The Target spokesperson said that the trial would include all customer feedback. “We want to make sure we utilise the best use of our space, which means ranging the right products for our customers,” she said. “Available in store is an improved larger range for womenswear, childrenswear, bed and bath. This is a trial store and we will consider all feedback.”

Walking in the rain with smiles on dials THE annual Relay for Life was held at Collendina Recreation Reserve on the weekend with a 24-hour walkathon to raise money and awareness for cancer research. It was another successful relay in cold and windy conditions on Saturday before another cool start on Sunday. For more JAMIE CULLUM pictures, see pages 4 and 5.

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Fair evening of enjoyment THE Surfside Primary School’s first ever twilight Fresh Food Fair was a raging success. Fairgoers enjoyed a wide range of sumptuous, fresh, delicious delights and kids were entertained by rides and stalls galore. The fair moved to a twilight timeslot this year and kicked off at 3.15pm and went right through until 7.30pm on Friday 28 October. The weather was kind with sunshine, cool breezes and temperature in the midto-high teens. The fair is Surfside’s major fundraiser with money raised going to the school’s kitchen/garden program.

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Chris Erickson walks to school with students and parents of Ocean Grove Primary. 161139 Erickson said children need to be more active today. “There’s an obesity epidemic,” he said. “The target is to get kids to do 60 minutes of rigorous activity a day. If you turn up to a school at 9am, there’s a hundred cars. They don’t have to walk all the way. Just stopping a few streets early and then walking the rest of the way makes a difference.”

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Eyes on a vital goal lenge with her team the Bellarine Belles after seeing the work of the Fred Hollows Foundation first-hand in Nepal. She visited the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology while visiting Nepal with her husband Daniel and son William, 12, recently. As Kate had already started training and fund-raising for Melbourne Coastrek she was interested to see work the foundation supported. “I didn’t know what to expect and was completely blown away,” she said. “We only spent an hour there but we could have spent all day. We toured the whole facility, met some of the clinical staff, saw people having their eyes tested, and saw the intra-ocular lens factory established by The Fred Hollows Foundation. We also visited the training facility for ophthalmology students from all over the world. The doctors there see 700 to 1000 patients a day, and

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OCEAN Grove's Kate Hughes is one of 2000 trekkers preparing for this year’s Wild Women On Top Melbourne Coastrek to raise vital funds for the Fred Hollows Foundation. Now in its second year, Melbourne Coastrek is fast becoming one of the state’s most popular adventure challenges, with 500 teams of four trekkers, including at least two women per team, walking 30km or 60km along the picturesque Mornington Peninsula. The event, on 18 November, aims to raise $1.2 million for the Hollows foundation to continue its fight to end avoidable blindness. Since it began in Sydney in 2010, Coastrek has inspired more than 15,000 trekkers and raised more than $13m for the foundation to restore sight for thousands of people who are needlessly blind. Kate is taking on the 30km chal-

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OCEAN Grove Olympian Chris Erickson believes the key to getting kids to be more active starts at home. Erickson, 34, finished 10th in the 50km walk at the Rio Olympics, his third consecutive Games, and was at Ocean Grove Primary School to help promote Walk to School month. His father Tim was also an Olympic racewalker. “I’m a product of my upbringing and it’s something I try to pass on to my kids,” he said. “It’s great to see in a community when you see kids walk to school. I think Geelong has had one of the biggest uptakes for Walk to School. It’s obviously such a great way to get kids more active.” October is VicHealth’s Walk to School month. Victorian primary students are encouraged to walk, ride or scoot to and from school to kick-start healthy travel habits that can lead to good health for life. Erickson moved to Ocean Grove two years ago and trains at the Bellarine Rail Trail, Kingston estate and the Barwon River. His 10th-placed finish at Rio was done in a time of 3:48:40. “My aim was to finish in the top 10 and I achieved that,” he said.

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THE annual Relay for Life was held on the weekend with almost $65,000 being raised for cancer research. The event kicked off at noon on Saturday at Collendina Recreation Reserve and ran non-stop through until noon on Sunday. The current total for the Bellarine Relay for Life 2016 is $64,522 with that set to increase in the coming days with further donations still coming in. More than 300 walkers and 25 teams participated. The Candlelight Ceremony on the Saturday evening had an audience of hundreds. Penny Freeman and Corrine Beyer both spoke, telling their stories about how cancer had touched them. Five teams – Scott No Cancer, Bellarine Bunyips, Breasties Besties, Pink Ribbon Warriors and team Loz - qualified for the Research Awards by raising $5000 or more. This means they allocate their entire donation total to a particular current research project.

Pink Ribbon Warriors raised the most with $11,149 and Scott No Cancer were not far behind on $10,089. The Spirit of Relay was awarded to Paula Hardiman who was the solo team member for her team For Catherine. She managed to walk the entire 24 hours however was joined by other team participants to keep her company on the course. Walkers were kept entertained by some very talented students from Bellarine Secondary College. The food vendors did a great job fuelling the walkers throughout the event, with the Coffee Break team serving coffee for the entire 24 hours. All the food vendors donate a percentage of their takings to the Relay for Life. Next year’s Bellarine Relay For Life will be held on 28 and 29 October. Team registrations are now open by visiting www.relayforlife. org.au or calling 1300 65 65 85.

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IT’S all systems go for St Peter’s Anglican Church’s annual fair. Members of the Hearts and Crafts group have been busy at their Monday morning craft sessions, creating wonderful items to sell at the fair. Beautiful tea cosies will be for sale and handmade cards that are suitable for all occasions will feature in their own stall. There will also be lucky dips, a stall of toys and heaps

of children’s activities. Don’t miss the array of tomato plants and other garden items at the plant stall. Flowers, cakes, preserves and jams, bric-a-bracs, jewellery, jigsaws and lots of books will be on offer. The trash-and-treasure and used clothing are sure to provide fairgoers with plenty of bargains. And for those in need of refreshment, there is morning tea with delicious cakes and scones

and a barbecue and pancakes. The huge hamper and Christmas cake raffles are a chance to win big. Children have unlimited time on the free jumping castle and there will be free painting and colouring activities and balloons. The fair is on Saturday 12 November at St Peter’s Anglican Church, 35-37 Draper Street, Ocean Grove. It starts at 9am and goes through until around 1pm.

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Keira’s the new darling of the arts crowd OCEAN Grove could have its next budding international artist on its hands. Five-year-old Keira Charleston beat 1500 other entrants to win a gold medal in the Young Australian Artist of the Year award for her work, titled ’Feest’, which is a depiction of her family. The Ocean Grove Primary School student has been learning her craft at art’skool run by Kaz McGlynn at The Studio @ 54 Grubb Road in Ocean Grove. Kaz presented Keira with her gold medal at school. It’s the fourth year in a row that the local art studio has produced a gold medal winner. Kaz said young people can express themselves through their artwork and she runs art classes on weekends.

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Cafe enjoys the golden touch THE Driftwood Cafe in Ocean Grove has won a Golden Plate award for the Best Licensed Cafe. At a ceremony held at Little Creatures in Geelong, the cafe picked up the award in the Geelong Otway Region and will go on to represent the region at the state awards on 21 November. “It’s nice to get a pat on the back for all the hard work we do,” owner Ty Simons said. “We imbibed in a little too much at Little Creatures on the night, but it was great to celebrate the award.” The Flying Brick Cider House also won a Golden Plate award – Best Value – and chef Dwayne Bourke was highly commended in Best Chef category. The popular cider house and eatery also won Best in Class for two ciders. Ty said the judging took place anonymously and the staff were always on the lookout for them. “We knew they were coming, but we didn’t know when,” he said. “Not that it made any difference to the way we went about things anyway, but we were all very curious as to when they would turn up. One day the judge, after their meal, handed over a card that said we’d been judged.”

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Lola Fisher and WWII veteran Ross Smith selling poppies in Ocean Grove. 161285

Poppies show we remember THE Ocean Grove-Barwon Heads RSL Sub-branch is ready for this year’s Poppy Appeal, with a committed group of volunteers manning three stations in Ocean Grove and two in Barwon Heads. Not only does buying and wearing a poppy show respect for our country’s fallen heroes, but it helps raise vital funds to assist past and present servicemen and women and their dependents

in times of need. Sub-branch president Graham Fisher acknowledged the phenomenal commitment shown by the members and volunteers who time and time again, make the Poppy Appeal such a success. “Year in, year out, our community rallies together to support the Poppy Appeal in the lead up to Remembrance Day. I would like to thank the local community from the very outset who support

our sub-branch and wear their poppy with pride,” he said. Ocean Grove selling stations will be located outside Safeway in Shell Road, Pharmasave Pharmacy on The Terrace and outside LiquourLand in the Coles supermarket car park. Barwon Heads has two selling stations, APCO Service Station and the Barwon Heads Newsagent in Hitchcock Avenue.

Remembrance Day Services 2016: Friday 11 November Barwon Heads Community Hall, Hitchcock Avenue, at 10.45am. Remembrance Day Service with John Minotti and students from the Barwon Heads Primary School. Ocean Grove Cenotaph, Ocean Grove Park, at 10.45am. Remembrance Day Service with Phillip Christian and students from Bellarine Secondary College.

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Guide gets it right, mostly THE Bellarine Peninsula has been named the ninth-best value destination in the world by iconic travel guidebook Lonely Planet. Kyosk Cafe and Napona were the two Ocean Grove businesses that received a mention in the announcement. “Kitted out in funky, Asianinspired furniture – including

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seafood dishes or tapas-style tasting plates,” Lonely Planet writer Luna Soo said. Oakdene and Flying Brick Cider Company also got a mention. Soo also said that locals refer to the town as ‘O Grove’, which has many people stumped. ‘Grove’ maybe, but ‘O Grove’?

THE Barwon Estuary Project reaches out to all those interested in the biodiversity and health of the Barwon River estuary. Communities (both permanent and temporary) along the estuary are invited to increase and share their knowledge and appreciation of this amazing area. The project's working party has created a variety of ways in which helpers can develop their observation skills and record findings. The working party plans to eventually publish a community-developed journal. Enrolments are now open for the newest offering: a series of three consecutive writing workshops conducted by awardwinning local author Dorothy Johnston and beginning on 20 November. The workshops will focus on ‘writing from nature’ across a range of genres, from direct observation and journal writing, to poetry, to imaginative prose. Participants will be offered a selection of stimulus material at the start of each session, both from well-known and lesser known ‘nature writers’. A part of each workshop will be devoted producing a piece of writing. Participants will be encouraged to share these, and to comment on each other’s work. The workshops will focus on developing writing skills, including the use of natural imagery, how to convey a strong sense of place, building a narrative, whether fiction or nonfiction, and how to refine and edit a piece of writing from the first draft stage.

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McInnes tells quite some story - or two ACCLAIMED actor and author William McInnes was at bookgrove in Ocean Grove to help launch his new book Full Bore. Around 60 people came to listen to William tell tales about his life, childhood in Queensland, parents, love and life. People were laughing so hard, some even to tears.

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Music theatre’s night of nights A MUSICAL theatre cult classic gets the GSODA treatment in a spectacular new variety showcase about to hit the GPAC stage. A cast of around 60 of the most talented young performers from Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast have come together to pay homage to some of their favourite musical moments in This is Our Story. Little Shop of Horrors, the musical comedy about a flesh-eating plant that has designs on world domination, is one of the shows to feature in This is Our Story’s jam-packed program of 30 spectacular musical numbers. Audiences will be transported to the streets of skid row, as well as the deserts of the Sahara, the dance floors of Miami and even the hallways of high school as the talented young cast present a diverse collection of songs in this celebration of modern musical theatre. Movie lovers will get the rare treat of seeing highlights from little-seen stage adaptations including Heathers, Bring it On and School of Rock. Younger audiences will delight in Shrek,

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OCEAN Grove’s Woodlands Preschool celebrated its 40th anniversary with a number of past educators and students attending. Some inaugural families joined in on the fun and told wonderful stories of cake stalls and raffles they held back in the 1970s in order to get the preschool up and running. There was magic shows, drumming, face painting, a jumping castle and more to help entertain all current Woodlands community and guests.

■ Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.

Barwon Heads Hotel ■ Check barwonheadshotel.com.au/Live_ Music.php for upcoming gigs. ■ Wednesdays, Master of Dartness and Poker, from 7pm. ■ Thursdays, Trivia Night, 7.30pm. ■ Friday Happy Hour, 5pm-7pm, raffle, live music. ■ Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays, 10pm-1am. ■ DJs Saturdays, 10pm-1am.

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

Maggie’s Bar

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■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

■ Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.

Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove ■ Wednesdays 9am, Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.

■ Ziggy, Friday 11 November. ■ Audemia, Saturday 12 November. ■ Lucy Fox, Johnny Ringo, Sunday 13 November.

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

■ Open weekends and public holidays, 11am5pm, new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays. Ph: 5250 5760.

Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway

■ Happy hour, 5pm-6pm weekdays (excluding public holidays).

Ocean Grove Hotel ■ First Thursday of every month, 10.45am, Morning Melodies.

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

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

■ The craft/friendship group will be hosting a musical performance by the Hand Bell Ringers, at the Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ, 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove, at 1pm. Thursday 17 November. Free admission and afternoon tea.

Barwon Heads Community Hall

■ Live acoustic music Friday nights, open mic nights Wednesday and Thursday nights. Inquiries 5254 1188. Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm.

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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.

■ Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail.com

■ Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Ph: 0435 481 920.

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Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove and all under-18s are free. Website: www.barwonheadsyoga.com.au. Contact Rache on 0430 515 424.

Ocean Grove Walkers ■ 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.

Koombahla Equestrian Park ■ Tuesday to Friday, after school riding programs special school holiday courses available. Ph: 5256 2742.

Bellarine Church of Christ Hall, 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove ■ 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.

READING AND WRITING Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. ■ Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime. ■ Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses. ■ Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime. ■ Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au

Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre ■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Ph: 5255 4294.

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Ocean Grove Hotel ■ Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm, Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573.

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

■ Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Call Marg 5255 1335.

■ Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga. Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@bluewateryoga.org.au ■ Yoga classes. Tuesdays 6pm-7pm, The Pavillion (corner The Avenue and Presidents Avenue), Hatha fusion, beginners welcome. Contact Charlotte for a free class at info@ theyogabud.com.au, 0431 110 085. ■ Barwon Heads Yoga, classes are across

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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 Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991. Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Memorial Hall. A social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Phone Jeanette 5256 1633.

Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.

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

Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.

Tuesdays

Last Tuesday 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.

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

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

Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove

■ Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. What’s On: phone 5255 3233 or email news@voicegroup.com.au

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 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.

Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Dianne 0422 134 810. Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone 5255 2074, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com

First Tuesday of each month If you are new to the area, or would just like to enjoy some time with other people, we invite you to join us at our Meet ‘n’ Greet morning tea. Venue is Springdale Neighbourhood Centre and we get together the first Tuesday of the month at 10.15am to enjoy a cuppa and a chat. There is no charge for this. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along on the day. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Bellarine TOWN, 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.

Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins Street, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker on varying subjects related to seniors at each meeting. If you are over 50 and would like to make new friends you are welcome to join in. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 for info.

Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.

Wednesdays Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827. Chord Club - meet to make music: first and third Wednesday of the month, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com. au or 0412 199 467. U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday, at 1.15pm, at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as ‘Fifty Shades of Red’ or on a lesser-known Australian artist like Dorrit Black, before members follow their own projects for two hours. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday, or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong.org.au

Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson’s Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm-2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.

Fourth Wednesday of every month

Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 0447 853 442 or Graeme 5255 3435.

Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon, at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

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

Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect our coastline. Phone Fran 0429 237 661.

Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.

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A rare bird on the wing I’VE been on a quest during the past few weeks to photograph a red-necked phalarope (RNP). I read on ’Birdline Victoria’ on 22 October that a phalarope had been seen at Kirk’s Point, near the Western Treatment Plant. I saw the red-necked phalarope that appeared at the Western Treatment Plant last summer, but it was always a long way from view, so my photos were ordinary. The phalarope that was seen on 22 October was very close to the shoreline, thus potential promising photo opportunities awaited. The red-necked phalarope is the smallest of the three species of phalarope found in the world. This species has a length of 18cm-19cm and a wingspan of 31cm-34cm. The breeding female has a red/ chestnut coloured neck, hence the name. The RNP has a small head, slender neck, a short straight bill, short legs and feet with lobed toes (extra lobes of skin on the toes that expand and contract to aid with swimming). It is unusual for waders to have lobed digits, but in the case of a phalarope they need to be good swimmers because when feeding they will often swim in a small, rapid circle, forming a small eddy, which raises food from the bottom of shallow water. Then with the small bill the birds pluck small insects or crustaceans out of the water. Red-necked phalaropes breed in the Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia. In the northern winter the birds migrate to warmer climates, and phalaropes are usually seen at

sea on tropical oceans. This species of bird is a vagrant in Australia (which means that it is outside it’s usual range). Red-necked phalaropes were not recorded in Australia until 1962 and since then there have been a total of 34 sightings of 89 individuals around Australia, but mainly in the south, so it is not a bird that is commonly seen. Last week I went to the WTP three times in an effort to see the red-necked phalarope, to no avail. On Melbourne Cup Day I thought I would try one last time, and I was very lucky to meet two English gentlemen names Giles and Clive who had just spotted the phalarope, and they pointed me in the right direction. Sure enough I saw this small bird that was swimming around and around in circles, stirring the water up, and then dipping it’s beak in the water to feed. I watched the bird for a good half an hour. The dull conditions meant that my photos were not great, but it was a lovely experience to have a close encounter with a ’rare bird’. On Melbourne Cup Eve I thought I would check out a family of tawny frogmouths that I know about on the Bellarine. The previous night had been very windy, and sure enough when I checked out the nest there was only one chick in the nest rather than two. I looked on the ground and found a chick right next to the gum tree base, trying (very successfully) to blend into its surroundings. The chick was very lucky to be alive, as many dogs walk around the area.

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Pied oystercatcher at Ocean Grove boat ramp. Swan family at Breamlea. 161393 There was no way known I was going to be able to return the bird to the nest, which is a good four or five metres off the ground. I knew where the mother bird was resting during the day, so with the help of a passing tall man, we placed the chick in the same tree as the mum, thinking that it could use its strong legs to climb to it’s mother. I went back the next day and the mother bird and chick were nowhere to be found, so I can only hope that they are well concealed in a sheltered spot together. Time will tell. I’ve seen young tawnies leave the nest and negotiate branches, so I have great faith that it will be OK. Strong winds play havoc with

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shorebirds, young possums and other nesting creatures this time of year. Speaking of young birds, the black swans of the Bellarine have had a bumper breeding year, with all of the water around. It’s been great to watch families with cygnets survive so successfully. The photo included with this article was taken at Breamlea, where the cygnets were sleeping on their nest and the parents staying guard in the water. I received an email from Kevin, who took the wonderful photo of a sooty oystercatcher at Point Lonsdale. I have included a photo I took of a pied oystercatcher taken on the Ocean Grove boat ramp in the Barwon River estuary. I was concerned that the pied

oystercatcher had a very damaged top beak. Maybe it’s just an old bird and it’s beak has been well used. I would also ask that people keep their dogs under control around waterways, to give birds a better chance of survival. I’ve seen several people let their dogs off the lead at Hoburn Rise Basin in Ocean Grove. In the reeds there are several newly hatched ducks and purple swamphens. Please keep dogs on the lead and look after the animals and birds that live in these areas. It’s nearly hooded plover breeding season so the beach dog walking restrictions will commence soon. – Jen Carr, jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com

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Cobras unlucky in very close game UNDER 15s THE Collendina Under 15s made the trip into town to take on St Albans/Breakwater. St Albans/Breakwater won the toss and sent the Cobras into bat. Xavier Norman and Izaak Terhorst opened the batting and the start was solid with Terhorst being dismissed with the score on nine. The wickets began to tumble and the Cobras soon found themselves in trouble with the score on 4/16. A stabilising partnership was needed, Norman was still at the crease and he was joined by Sam Donegan. This pair took the score to 74 before Donegan was dismissed for a very solid 21. More work was needed to get to a competitive score. Zak Poynder - in his Under 15 debut joined the determined Norman and this pair put on 31 with Poynder being dismissed for a well-made 10 and the score on 6/105. Norman - in an innings-saving knock - had to be retired when he reached his half century in the 50th over. An incredible performance. The Cobras made it to 8/128 off their 55 overs. Day two saw Brodie Muscat and Isaac Hale open the bowling in trying conditions. With the wind blowing and the temperature low, the bowling would have to be tight to keep St Albans/Breakwater under 128. They started well, keeping the score to 0/11 after 8 overs. The wickets weren’t tumbling but the bowling was tight. The first wicket didn’t fall until the score was on 65 with Ned Poynder combining with Xavier Norman. Poynder was the Cobras only multiple wicket taker finishing with the figures of 2/15 off 4.5 overs when he also took the game’s last wicket. The wickets were shared amongst the Cobras with all other wicket takers taking one each. Isaac Hale finished with the figures off 1/6 off 8 overs, Sam Donegan 1/16 off 4, Mitch Wingrave was solid with 1/16 off 5, Zak Poynder took 1/16 off 4 and Luke Donegan took 1/24 off 5 overs. In poor conditions for bowling, fielding and umpiring, the effort was great. St Albans/Breakwater passed the total in the 49th over. UNDER 13s The Collendina Under 13s played host to Wallington/Drysdale at the Snakepit. The Cobras won the toss and elected to bat.

UNDER 17: Newtown/Chilwell 176 def Ocean Grove 111 ROUND 4 saw the Grubbers venture to Eldserslie Reserve for an away game against Newtown/Chilwell. Skipper Fletcher Long lost the toss (again) and the boys took the ball on a wet and slippery outfield. Newtown started well, reaching 1/112 in quick time after 24 overs. But some inspirational fielding from Joe McDonald and Harry Tregenza inspired the Grubbers, who fought back well to restrict the hosts to all out for 176. Charlie Walter (2/30), Noah de Bruijn (2/30) and McDonald (1/16) led the bowling attack in an excellent team effort. In reply Liam King (9) and Brad Walder (13) got the team off to a solid, if cautious, start with a partnership of 26, but the Newtown bowling and fielding was very sharp, and the Grubbers were eventually bowled out for 111. Top scorers were Max Sutton (25) and Matt Stanic (23). UNDER 13: Barwon Heads 7/200 def Ocean Grove Swans 110 Round 4 saw Barwon Heads host Ocean Grove Swans in the Battle Of The Bridge. Barwon Heads began very well and posted a very good total of 7/200. Wickets were shared amongst the Swans with the standouts being Harry Patterson 2/18 and Tahj Wirth 2/17. A special mention to Fletch Keck who kept wickets well only letting through three byes for the day. In reply the Swans began cautiously but an opening stand of 55 runs between Harry Patterson (15) and Keck (35) was a fantastic effort and the start the Swans needed. A middle order stand of 28 between Merrick Platt (8) andj Wirth (17) looked to assure a close finish. Then within a five over period Barwon Heads crashed through the Swans middle order taking 4/15. The Swans battled the game out bravely but went down to Barwon Heads by 90 runs.

Key Grubber signing: Ocean Grove recruit and new senior playing assistant coach Brent Macleod unveiled in his club colours. Picture: Ocean Grove Football Netball Club

Lynch endorses key Grubber signings By Mark Heenan

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Koby Welch and Max McLachlan set off for a run. A good crowd for Collendina Under 13 game. 161300 Max McLachlan and Ted Farrell opened the batting but Farrell was dismissed early. McLachlan was solid with a well made nine. He was assisted by Koby Welch (6), Jack Every (6) and Tom Gross (7) who all batted well. After their 26 overs on day one the Cobras found themselves on 7/78. The bowling was kicked off by James Devine and Tom Gross. Devine was superb with a fine 2/8 off 4 overs. The only other wicket taker for the morning was George Every with the figures of 1/4. All other bowlers were economical without luck. Wallington/

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Drysdale, after their 26 overs on day one were 3/76. Two runs behind on the score board but with plenty of wickets in hand. Day two saw the Cobras continue their innings with the game in the balance. George Every was dismissed early with the score on 79. Two wickets left and only three runs ahead of the Wallaby/Hawks, things were looking grim. Harrison O’Neill and Nick Gibbon came to the crease and were amazing. O’Neill finished not out on a fine 29 and Gibbon’s 30 helped the Cobras

to a great total of 9/181. The Wallington/Drysdale combination were now on the back foot and needed 106 off 26 overs. Riley Hynson bowled well and took the vital wicket of Lochie Wilson with the help of a fine Baxter Stephensen catch. He finished with the figures of 1/12 off 4 overs. Nick Gibbon and Liam Duckett also took one wicket each with the help of James Devine’s and Harrison O’Neill’s sticky fingers. The tight Cobras bowling restricted the opposition to a total of 6/130. A big win for Collendina.

OCEAN Grove coach Paul Lynch said new gun recruits will not only bolster its key midfield and forward stocks but make it a genuine premiership contender in 2017. The Grubbers have capped off big signings in recent weeks with ex-Thomson GDFL star midfielder Brent Macleod and Jake Carmody, a key forward from Colac, to join club next season. Ocean Grove welcomes back Corey Walter after a stint with Bell Park, while Liam Rock, James McTaggart and Travis Gavin have re-committed to Ocean Grove in 2017. “Obviously my plan when I arrived at the club was to firstly follow the same model at Colac was try and get all the good Ocean Grove kids back to the club,” said Lynch, who coached Colac to its first ever GFL senior flag in 2014. “Then look at it and see what we really need or what we identified we needed for the football club to be successful - one of them was midfielders to help James (Linton) and the other one was key forwards to complement the small forwards they have got. “Macleod fits that bill as a midfielder and Jake (Carmody) is obviously a key forward.” Lynch confirmed the Grubbers would commence their pre-season schedule on Thursday 24 November with a joint session with the Ocean Grove senior netballers. Ocean Grove will revert to a Monday and Wednesday training schedule from 28 November in the lead up to Christmas throughout December.

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Mixed bag for bowlers OCEAN GROVE BOWLS MIDWEEK WITH six matches completed and a third of the way through the season, already Midweek Pennant has returned a mixed bag of results. Reigning premiers and back to back winners of Division One the side is yet to hit their full potential. Showing signs of form at various stages a win in the last match against top side City Of Geelong was crucial to the team’s chance of staying in touch with the top four. Lorraine Kirk with the support of a red hot Adele Ryan. Marg Carroll and Gary Burkett led the way with their team’s 35-14 rink win which set up the win by 11 shots. The prize of top of the table leader after six matches was enough to inspire the Division Two team. Ocean Grove legend Val Cook steered the Grovers’ second side to a seven-shot victory overall. Kerri Simpson held on for a draw while Marlene Sutton kept their rink’s loss to a minimum only going down by one. Division Four remains within striking distance of the four on the back of three wins in a row which included a last-bowl thriller against Leopold. Skipper Lorraine Oliver delivered the goods to get the side the major share of the points with a last bowl of the match conversion. Dominating the carpet at home against City of Geelong the Division Six outfit controlled the match. Skipper Marlene Ross with Heather Allan, Barb Nicol and Peter Corcoran chipped in to record a 13-shot win while Trish O’Brien showed she has what it takes with her team of John Babb, Loretta Curwood and Harold Curwood just as good with their 14-shot margin.

Ocean Grove bowlers in action during round three. 161303 SATURDAY Premier Division, with wins against Queenscliff and City Oval and a one shot loss, have started the season in fine form. The team needed to make a statement in their away trip to City Oval. The 2015 premiers accepted the challenge and come away with a massive 63-shot and 18 points clean sweep of their Ballarat opponents. Division One has also started well. Their round one challenge was last year’s relegated Premier Division side Torquay was always going to be a tough ask. Wins against Highton and St Leonards have showed they have what it takes. Rod Swan with Andy Wright, Warren Davis and Adam Bateup led the way in round two with their thumping 36-18 win. Round Four and it was a consistent 16-player contribution that got the job

done with all teams registering points. Alan Callow with Chris Harling, Linda Flapper and Troy Thomson plus 8 and Lorraine Myers, Ray Moloney, Joan Tennent and Alf Vella plus 8 were the major contributors. In Division Five Patricia Virtue skipped her side of the reliable Elaine Price, Brendan Carroll and Keith Goldsmith to a 10-shot win while Ocean Grove’s Brian Ryan seven-shot up and Bill Ryan’s one shot victory was enough to get the job done. Kevin Beardsley had his charges firing as they took on Bareena on the grass at home. Bob Heard, Shane Thorley and Marianne Rogan controlled their match to win 33-16. John Hoult plus 9 and Trev McArdle plus 10 returned to the scales from their match at Bell Post Hill with the major points of the match locked in the float.

Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM GBR CHAMPIONS Four championships have already been locked in the cabinet at Ocean Grove. Joan Tennent won the GBR over 60 ladies singles title defeating Di Roberts from Queenscliff 21-19. It was a come from behind win in the semi-final against clubmate and fellow Division One skipper Faye Richardson when the scores locked at 20 a piece saw Tennant advance to the final scoring the one shot required on the final end. Joan will now compete for a state title at Ocean Grove on 16 and 17 November. Tennent made it a double when she steered her triple of Lorraine Myers and Judith Jenkins to a crown in the GBR Ladies State Triples. Ken Thomas, Tony Joel and Matt Flapper went head to head with teammates Owen Clark, Adam Bateup and Mick West. It was the Flapper-led side that proved too good to get the win and

Surf results are just swell By Christian Pritchett THE Tonik Competition number two was graced with sunny skies, a nice two-to-four-foot swell and light offshore winds at Beacon. Registration numbers were high early with another strong showing of juniors. Charlie Mahony got us off to a flier with the highest scoring heat of the round and it was Harry, Zeph and Ellie who also collected opening under-16 heat wins. In the under-18s it was Henry Hutchins opening up on larger set waves with the main peak to himself, displaying power surfing beyond his years to dominate the opening heat with two excellent scoring rides which setting the tone as the place to get scores for the following heats. Kian and Ned also showed that the scores were to come on the sets out at the main peak with wins in their heats. Early ratings leader Billy Harrison began heat one of Open A registering a combination of high scores with club president Banjo Harfield not far behind. Sim Collier opened heat two with a strong display of backhand surfing but once brother Ben got going it was he and Elliot Gray back from hiatus who advanced. Heat three saw a rampaging return to form from Sean ‘Mouse’ Todd edging out Josh Johnson-Baxter to set up a six-man final for the heat that would ultimately see the longest day of surfing in recent times. As the tide filled in and the winds increased out of the east it was Moya who led the pack back to the higher frequency of Hutto’s hole and continue his form with an opening win of Open B. Until the tide was to turn the heats through the middle of the day were a lottery between joining the pack at Hutto’s or going it alone on the bigger, lullier main peak. It was Marcel who got the job done in heat two but Merritt then the ‘Lane Train’ that showed how having the main peak to themselves

proved to be the formula to bigger scoring potential. Meanwhile down the beach at Boings the SuperGroms had some nice high tide conditions to run their series of heats, which provided the following results: Under 10: 1 Ted Conroy, 2 Jerry Kelly, 3 Fred Spencer, 4 Larz Forward. Under 12: 1 Isiah Norling, 2 Jack Bassett, 3 Banjo Partos-Slattery, 4 Monty. Under 14: 1 Ellie Harrison, 2 Zeph Lamperd, 3 Bea Conroy, 4 Sean Reilly. Junior Girls: 1 Minnie Vorath, 2 Hannah Lace. With the sun still out but the winds now onshore the Open Women duked out a hard fought final won by Sapphire with one great score being the difference over Emma in second, Ellie in third and Jemima in fourth place. Mouse continued his form on the day in the senior final to dominate with Sim edging out Christian in third and Saul in a return to competition in fourth. In the masters it was Shaneo who also made it two wins from two starts, Hutto close behind in second and Andy with a third. The juniors wound things up at Boings in time to head back to Beacon to battle it out in their semis. In the tougher conditions as the onshore wind began to intensify, Zach edged out Ellie and Bea was hot on the heels of Zeph in the under-16s seeing two girls into the final. Into the under-18 final went Kian, Ferg and Zeph with Henry continuing to post the biggest numbers. In a split decision between first and third in the end it was Zach, Zeph then Ellie with Bea in fourth who claimed the points in the under-16 final. In the trying conditions Ferg found it tough to spot any good ones to finish in fourth, Kian lost a split decision to Zeph in second leaving Henry to pick off two mid-range scores doing enough to take out the under-18s.

George Coleman. 161303 book their spot in Bendigo for the State Champions week in April 2017. Thomas made it two from two finals after joining forces with Owen Clark to reign supreme in the GBR over 60 pairs championship. Shane Thorley threw down the challenge to his younger opponent in the GBR Novice singles played at Clifton Springs. Thorley, up against Leopold’s Brad Pavey in the final, threw everything at his opponent but it was not enough to go down in a cliffhanger 19-21. Ken ‘Moose’ Thomas returned from Western Australia as a National Champion. Thomas returned to state competition after a spell to represent Victoria along with fellow Geelong players Craig Elliott and Steve Sullivan in the National Over 60 Sides Championship and managed to take the gold medal ahead of NSW. Bea Conroy. Pictures: GARY STEPHENS

Butch saved his best work until last backing up his Kelly Slater-esque trash talk that he would be the one to put an end to Moya’s winning ways. In convincing fashion it was indeed Butch who continued his late last season form and became the Moya Destroyer with an Open B win over the ratings leader in second, Janson over Cody on a countback for third and fourth, leaving Flynn then Marcel with the minor placings. In the blue chip division it was a two sided affair against Mouse the current club champion and Billy the current season’s ratings leader, decided once again on a day of close heats on a split decision. Billy opened the heat with the highest score and spent the rest of time trying to find a backup with little success. JJB, Ben, Banjo and Elliot battled hard to post anything mid ranged taking the minor placings respectively. Mouse

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Grubbers in crucial win OCEAN Grove recovered from an early setback and cruised to a five-wicket win over reigning A Grade premier Anglesea after a crucial fourth-wicket partnership on Saturday. Staring down the barrel at 3/15 on day two at Anglesea, Grubber batting pair Michael Kenneady and Tom Beasley put on a match winning 122-run stand as the Grubbers finished at 5/173 from 68 overs. Ocean Grove coach Paul Jubber who was unbeaten on 18 not out, said the valuable partnership between Mick Kenneady and Tom Beasley was a game changer. “Our backs were to the wall and both Tom (Beasley) and Mick (Kenneady) put their hand up and put us in a position to win the game,” Jubber told the Voice. “Partnerships are crucial in this situation. “Tom Beasley has shown some real promise and Mick (Kenneady) is just on top of his game.” Anglesea new ball pair Dale Kerr, 2/51, and Dylan Taylor, 3/46, snared all five wickets for the home side. Anglesea was bowled out for 169 from 73.2 overs on day one as Grubber spinners Mick Gill and Thomas Kent dominated and grabbed five wickets apiece. Gill finished with 5/70 from 27.2 overs, while Kent took 5-23 from 14 overs. Even Jubber, who claimed 4-59 from 19.1 overs in his side’s round two win over Barwon Heads, was left without a bowl. Third-placed Ocean Grove now shifts its attention to cross-town rival Collendina. The Grubbers, who lost to Collendina in Round One by six wickets, meet the Cobras in a two-day game at Shell Road on Saturday. “Collendina are a proven quality team,” Jubber said. “Strong bowling and some skilled bats - Corey Walter the standout. “It should be a fantastic atmosphere at the ground.” In B grade, Ocean Grove suffered a three-wicket loss to Wallington. Batting first, the Grubbers were

Dave Bate made 75 for Ocean Grove D Grade against Barwon Heads. 161307 bowled out for 193 from 60.2 overs on day one. In reply, Wallington made 7/200 from 65 overs. Grubber pair Chris McSween and Billy Foord-Engelsman both took two wickets apiece. Daniel Harrison top scored for Wallington with 63 on day two. Ocean Grove C Grade claimed an 18-run victory over Anglesea at Anglesea on Saturday. The Grubbers batted first and made 9/210 from 59.4 overs as veteran pair Greg Scarpa (72) and Pat Kuipers (61 retired hurt) led the way. Kuipers left the ground with an elbow injury and did not return. On day two, Anglesea competed well with the bat though were bowled out for 192 from 57.5 overs. Ben Hughes the leading wickettaker with 4/53 from 22 overs.

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Steve Duan, left, and Dave Bate, right, walk off for a well-earned drinks break. 161307

Dave Bate is rock solid in defence. 161307 The Grubbers had the bye in D Grade last Saturday but posted a comfortable 109-run win in their round three one-day match against battle-ofthe-bridge rivals Barwon Heads on 29 October. Batting first Ocean Grove com-

piled 6/243 from 40 overs at Ray Menzies Oval. Grubber pair Dave Bate (75) and Daniel Freeman (61) top scored for the home side. In reply, the Seagulls were all out

for 134 from 34.5 overs. Ocean Grove bowler Michael Good was a star with ball after he claimed 5/37 from eight overs, while budding youngster Josh Kuipers took 2/12 from 3.5 overs top mop up the Barwon Heads’ tail.

Hinkley sizzles for Cobras B Grade side A FOUR-wicket haul from Collendina quick Joe Hinkley steered the Cobras B Grade to a 56-run victory over Barrabool at Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus on Saturday. Hinkley who finished with figures of 4/58 and bowled 10 maidens from 24 overs, put himself in the frame for an A grade recall against Ocean Grove on 12 November. Chasing 226 for victory on day two, Barrabool made 8/169 from 53 overs. Barrabool veteran Wes Grigg continued his fine form with bat this season and was 90 not out at the end of play. On day one the Cobras were all out for 225 from 63.2 overs. Collendina batsman Alastair Grant top scored with a well compiled 80. St Leonards scored a 103-run win against Collendina C Grade in their two-day clash at Len Trewin Reserve. Cobras opening batting pair Ashley Denneman (74) and Steve Blackman (36) scored the bulk of runs in Collendina’s total of 9/148 from 60 overs. St Leonards tore through the Cobras middle order after bowlers Justin Flynn, 3/23, and Cooper Roberts, 3/21, both claimed three wickets apiece.

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Nathan O’Neil gets bowled. 161308 The home was side was all out for 251 from 59.3 overs on day one, Cobra bowler Clynt Combridge the leading wicket-taker with 4/52 from 19 overs. Collendina 1 scored a two-wicket win over Jan Juc in their D Grade one-day game at Connewarre on Saturday. Batting first Jan Juc made 8/234 from its 40 overs. In reply, Collendina hit 8/240 from 38.2 overs, Cobra Harvey Stephenson top-scored with 80. On Saturday 29 October, Collen-

Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM dina 1 won by eight wickets in their one-day match against Portarlington at Portarlington. Collendina 2 defeated St Leonards 1 by 74 runs in their one-day match at Charles McCarthy Memorial Oval on Saturday. Batting first the Cobras made 6/167 from its 40 overs, the highlight a 93-run second wicket partnership stand from Cameron McGregor (64) and Ross Norman (63 not out). In reply St Leonards 1 were bowled for only 93, Collendina

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bowler Steve Coltish, 4/15, claimed four wickets. In the Round 3 one-day match on 29 October, Newcomb won by five wickets against Collendina 2 at Collendina Recreation Reserve. Cobra Lee Murnane was unbeaten on 39 in his side’s score 120 from 29 overs. In reply, Newcomb made 5/128 from 30 overs. Collendina A Grade, who had the bye in Round 3, face cross-town rival Ocean Grove in a two-day match at Shell Road this Saturday.

OCEAN Grove pair James Dalton and Tyron Cover warmed up for the Rip to River Classic after retaining their Thirteenth Beach Trail Run titles on 4 November. Dalton finished first in 35:53 in the 10km event, while Cover won the 5km race in 19:11 at the Friday night-based fun run. Both runners claimed victories at the November 2015 event, which runs alongside the picturesque Thirteenth Beach Golf Links course. The Rip to River Classic, Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s annual biggest fundraiser, will take place on Saturday morning 31 December. For more information on the Rip to River Classic visit the Ocean Grove SLSC website home page at oceangroveslsc.asn.au

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New coach aims high By Justin Flynn

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Smith heads to world By Justin Flynn PAUL Smith has qualified for the first ever Australian UTI Cross Triathlon World Champs. The 42-year-old Ocean Grover is off to Lake Crackenback in the Snowy Mountains on 19 November after a gruelling qualifying process. Smith finished second in the Tasmanian state championships, sixth

in the Australian championships and eighth in the Victorian championships held in Bendigo. The event is a 1500m swim, 30km mountain bike ride and finishes with a 10km trail run. Smith trains at various venues throughout the region, but focusses on Ocean Grove Nature Reserve for his run, and travels to the You Yangs, Anglesea and Forest for the other

two disciplines. He trains for around 14 hours each week. “I can’t wait now, I feel I am definitely ready for this,” Smith said. “I only got into it to keep fit, but with the three different sports I found I really enjoyed it and it took off from there. The thing I like most about it is that it is three very different sports.”

Smith said the mountain bike is his strongest discipline. “It used to be the run, but mountain biking has overtaken it,” he said. “The swim is something I’ve been working on. The plan over summer is to build the swim up.” Smith is coached by Levy Maxwell and heads to Lake Crackenback full of confidence.

NEW Ocean Grove netball coach Elyse Howard is eyeing a return to finals for the A Grade team next season. Howard, 26, crossed from St Mary’s last season, but only played during the second half of 2016 due to injury. Howard has extensive experience as vice-captain at St Mary’s and as captain at Colac Imperials where she played in two premierships. She began playing senior netball at the age of 14. “The major goal is to make finals,” she said. “Hopefully we can get a position higher on the ladder and win a few more games.” Howard has been impressed with the club’s youth coming through and she plans to nurture them into being key senior netballers. “There’s some really good young players down at the club and they all really want to learn,” she said. “I want the football/netball club to be a place where the whole town feels like they can come and be a part of, not just every now and then.” So far Howard has enjoyed her time at the Grubbers. “It’s been good – they’re a friendly bunch of girls and have been nice and welcoming,” she said.

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