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Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club volunteers Ashlee Bohan, Tyler Walsh, George ‘Swimo’ Wheeldon, Bridget Abfalter, Erica Crawford and Sam Occhipinti are urging people to swim between the flags. 163734

Watch the signs By Justin Flynn WITH a monster Australia Day weekend looming, Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club has reinforced the message that beachgoers need to swim between the flags this summer. With shark sightings at Jan Juc, Anglesea and Fairhaven recently and the death of a Melbourne man in his fifties at Ocean Grove Main Beach, beachgoers should not get complacent

about water safety. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club president David Favia said beachgoers were in good hands at Ocean Grove with its highly skilled lifesavers. “The lifesavers at Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club are highly trained and highly skilled and they are excellent board paddlers,” he said. “It means they can negotiate rough swell and the public can feel very con-

fident that they are in safe hands.” With Australia Day falling on a Thursday this year, many holidaymakers that are already back at work will take the Friday off, turning it into a four-day long weekend before school resumes for term one. An already busy summer in Ocean Grove is expected to reach a crescendo for four days from the 26th. “When I’ve been down the beach

it’s been jam-packed,” Mr Favia said. “Certainly many people are enjoying the beach and it’s generally a pretty safe beach here.” Mr Pavia said it was vital that beachgoers heeded the ‘Swim Between the Flags’ message. “With an increased number of shark sightings, swimming between the flags means lifesavers are on hand in case anyone gets into trouble,” he said.

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“If they are outside the flags, particularly young children, there are surfboards everywhere, but there are none between the flags. People have to be careful, particularly if they are inexperienced swimmers.” OGSLSC will also hold its inaugural K-Rock Open Water Swim on Sunday 29 January, further swelling the numbers of beachgoers. Enter online at www.oceangroveslsc.asn.au.

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They're 24 of the best OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club will send a group of 24 athletes to the Australia Day weekend carnivals in Sydney in a week’s time in preparation for the Australian Titles in April. The group comprising of athletes ranging from under 13 years up to under 19 years (both male and female), will compete in a range of events including Ironman and woman racing, surf swims and board and ski events. This yearly event sees athletes from all over Australia get together to race on the last weekend of January in Manly on the Friday and Saturday, and then front up again on the Sunday to race at the iconic Freshwater beach. Eleven athletes from Ocean Grove have also been selected to represent the Victorian Surf Life Saving team that will race on the Sunshine Coast on 20 January in what is a yearly event called the Interstate Challenge. This event which will be held at Alexandra Headlands pits state against state in a range of surf life-saving events to see which is the best at their trade. States can recall “State of Origin” members back to the fold which means Victoria has selected the likes of World Champion and former Ocean Grove member Harriet Brown, and brother and sister combination of Guy and Kira Kinsey, all of who now live and train on the Gold Coast. The team will then stay on to compete at the Murphy Builders Carnival on the weekend of 21 and 22 January. Athletes selected for the junior team are: Lexie McNaughton, Jolyn Simpson, Tim Hannan and Tyler Walsh, and young Under 13 competitor Marcus Bird will compete as part of the State team in Manly. Members to make the senior team are Jesse Coulson, Lucy Conquit, Campbell Bohan, Kyle Solterbeck, Seamus Spanner and Ali Gannon while the team manager is Head Coach of Ocean Grove Sonia Kinsey.

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Clean water is a gift helps to lower the number of people affected by poor sanitation. “It’s become a bit of a family affair,” Jack said. “It’s the main reason I got into the water industry - you have many opportunities to help people.” Jack has already helped LearnToLive several times and knows what to expect. The often depressing conditions are abated by the fact that he knows he is doing something worthwhile. “The water side of things goes hand in hand with basic health,” he said. “They can’t just turn a tap on like we do. The communities that we do these projects for just don’t have that. If they can afford bottled water, that’s fine, but most can’t so they are drinking high salinity water. They let their kids drink the fresh water first, though.”

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MOST of us take clean drinking water for granted - but not Jack Timmins. Jack was selected by Reece Plumbing for a $5000 grant in its Reece Grant, which is now in its second year. The grant will be used for Jack to travel to Indonesia to help build more sanitary water conditions for people in need. Jack, a chemical engineer at Laurie Curran Water in Ocean Grove, will travel to Indonesia later this year grant to implement a functional rainwater catchment system in the coastal slum community of Likupang-Ambong in North Sulawesi. Helping out is not new to Jack or his family. He has assisted in several water projects already and his sister Yanti Turang founded LearnToLive, a not-for-profit organisation that

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STIFLING conditions did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of festivalgoers at the annual Tranquility Fair in Ocean Grove. With the temperature already in the thirties by the time the fair got underway at 10am, the mercury eventually climbed into the high thirties for the duration of the event. The weather kept the crowd down from previous years, but the event was still a success with a multitude of stalls, food and drink and activities to keep locals and holidaymakers occupied. The fair was held at Ocean Grove Park on Saturday 7 January.

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60 years a lasting love By Justin Flynn WHEN Charalambos Mounas arrived in Australia from Cyprus by boat in 1951, he didn’t know what to expect. With no bedding and no mattress to sleep on during the journey, anything would be an improvement. Little did Charalambos (better known as Chris) know that his life would be enriched the moment he stepped ashore. Five years later Chrystalla also made the journey and although they didn’t know each other, she and Chris began a friendship, which turned into courtship and then followed into marriage six months later. The Ocean Grove couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 15 January. Ironically, the couple lived only 10 kilometres from each other in Cyprus, but never knew one another. They have been in Ocean Grove for 27 years. So what’s the secret to staying married for 60 years? “Sometimes you just have to close your ears,” Chris, 87, said. “First of all, she’s a top cook, but when we got married, she couldn’t even boil an egg. She’s very clever, no two ways about it. She cares about everybody.” “Marriage is like a rough sea,” Chrystalla, 82, said. “It has its ups and downs, but it’s a partnership where both of you have a part to play. He was a good provider, a good father and a good husband.” Chrystalla got her driver’s licence on just her second day in the country. She has kept active ever since and still volunteers at the National Wool Museum. She was awarded Rotary Kardinia’s Community Volunteer of the Year in 2015. Chris has been equally as active - a 37year career in the railroad industry and later as an interpreter and then followed up with volunteer work as a basic-English teacher for new Greek migrants. Both contributed to Meals on Wheels and Chris was secretary at the bowling

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Wheel gold goes to CFA The money will be used to upgrade the CFA support vehicle, which is used for ground observation during fires, ferries volunteers to fire calls, does Santa runs at Christmas time and transports firefighters to kinders and school for talks. CFA operations officer Ian Beswicke said the support from

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She did it all JUST read the CEO of G21’s Geelong review of her trip to Canberra supposedly on behalf of the ratepayer of Geelong and its surrounding districts. If Elaine Carbines, CEO G21 brought all that she claims to the notice of our federal politicians, I have to ask, “Why have we the likes of Richard Marles MP and Sarah Henderson MP, who we pay handsomely to represent us to be doing exactly what G21 claims they are doing?". Again at our expense as ratepayer. We voted for our MPs in Canberra to represent us, we didn’t vote for G21. Bob Thompson, Ocean Grove

Not so special THE proposed special charge scheme for the Baker Street group of streets in Ocean Grove (Voice 4-17 January) will unfairly hit ratepayers

of those streets for something like $10,000 each, payable with interest if not paid in full. While some streets certainly need sealing, (top of Baker Street, with potholes and drop, and Field Street South, a major road thoroughfare to the beach), other roads will not benefit from being sealed (whereas cynically, the council will be reaping extra rates, providing less maintenance, and saving the major costs of road building). The Barwon Heads Road end of Baker Street, firmly in caravan park territory, is at its busiest at the moment, and while there are many extra cars, both parked and travelling, and hundreds more pedestrians, there’s no increased danger - everyone is courteous, relaxed, and giving way to each other at this lovely river end. Sealing will only limit parking, and take away some of the leisurely ambience here. 'Consultation’ finally offered only a choice of road width, but even if it was at no expense to ratepayers, this sealing is not necessary. Also, however, why is council footing the

expense of sealing the Esplanade, which only 'benefits’ caravan park patrons, and future park subdivisions? Any other ratepayer, some without current access to the new roads, must pay a full share of this 'special charge’, even if their property boundary only potentially accesses it. The $173,040 would be better spent on actual community projects. Faye Tandy, Ocean Grove

Wizard in Oz VISITING relatives based in Ocean Grove this January 2017 from Cambridge, England, I arrived on maybe the hottest day of the summer, Saturday 7 January, and headed straight away for the beach. Welcome to Ocean Grove and Australia. Soon to visit the Great Ocean Road and enjoy the holidays with safe living and careful driving - awesome! Dr Timothy Grout, Cambridge, UK

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Festive cheer was in abundance at Kingston Park during the holidays. Organised by Kingston Ocean Grove, Airlie’s PlaySpace at Kingston Lake Reserve was the destination for old and young alike with the Mik Maks, Dazzling Dan and an animal farm entertaining the kids and plenty of food and drink for the adults, thanks to a free sausage sizzle provided by Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads Lions Club. Pictures: NATHAN CLARK

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Not the best for bird-watching recently, including in Point Lonsdale, Barwon Heads and Geelong. A friend from my work, Margie, photographed a young common koel in a friend’s backyard in Belmont, Geelong. In late September and early October each year, common koels arrive in Australia from New Guinea and Indonesia to breed, and they are becoming more commonly seen in the summer months around Victoria. Thankyou Doug for your email. I had a magical evening in January at Kirk’s Point, near Western Treatment Plant. My daughter’s boyfriend lives in Corio, which is not near Ocean Grove at all, but has the advantage of being close to Kirk’s Point, so when I drop her off at Corio it’s a great excuse to go to Kirk’s Point for a look. I expected lots of people to be around in January, but when I arrived at Kirk’s Point I was the only person there, and the tide was coming in, and I was surrounded by what seemed like a thousand shorebirds. I was in heaven listening to them chatter and watching them fly so quickly and powerfully. An added bonus was that the red-necked phalarope flew in and was swimming in between the rocks. I was able to photograph red knots, a great knot, and many red-necked stints. I was trying to see some subtle differences in the stints that might indicate a little stint or broad-billed sandpiper (to no avail). My heavenly experience was curtailed by a group of fishermen who decided to throw their lines in right where I was sitting, which caused all of the shorebirds to disperse. I drove off, annoyed that they had many places that they could have gone along the coast but they felt compelled to fish right where the birds were roosting and right where I was peacefully sitting. I went to Lake Victoria in Point

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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. A NEW COASTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: In early December 2016 Barwon Coast began the first phase of community engagement for a new Coastal Management Plan (CMP). Coastal Crown land Committees of Management rely on a CMP for their primary strategic agenda. A requirement of the Coastal Management Act 1995, CMP’s are essentially an agreement between the government, the committee and its stakeholder community on how the reserves will be managed. For the Committee of Management, CMP’s provide direction and a business plan for achieving outcomes and actions identified in the plan. Essential for developing a strong and responsive CMP is comprehensive community stakeholder engagement. We want to hear from you, our community about what you value and cherish about your foreshores and beaches that are managed by Barwon Coast; we want to hear about what concerns you, and what ideas you have. There is a very easy way to communicate your ideas online at: www.collaborativemap.com/BarwonCoastCMP CollabMap is an interactive tool that allows anyone to place comments on an aerial image of Barwon Coast’s management area; give it a try it is easy and quick and will provide us with the feedback we need to make our CMP a truly responsive document. However time is limited CollabMap opened early December and closes for this initial phase on Sunday 22nd of January and will reopen later in February for comments on the draft CMP that has been developed. SUMMER SHUTTLE BUS – NOW WITH BUS TRACKER: Leave your car at home or your caravan park and catch the free shuttle bus co-ordinated by Barwon Coast with financial support from valuable community aware sponsors. Our Gold sponsors this year are Barwon Heads Community Bank® and the City of Greater Geelong. The free bus operates from 27th December until 26th January commencing at 10am thru to 6pm with an hourly lap of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads and the beaches starting at the Ocean Grove Post Office. The Shuttle Bus tows a trailer to carry beach gear including surf boards. Bus Tracker tells you where the bus is in real time; check it out at www.barwoncoast.com.au/bus. UPCOMING EVENTS: Barwon Heads Sailing Association event calendar can be found at; http://bhsa.club/racing/ race-calendar/ All river users are advised a notice to mariners has been issued, NTM 010(T)-2017, that advises that for their sail race events an exemption to certain state boating rules has been gained. Ocean Grove Disabled Surfers Association, have two upcoming events on Sundays 5th

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It just shows that shorebirds are hard to identify but also that you shouldn’t announce things until you are 100 per cent sure and also sometimes I am great at getting things wrong. It was lovely to see some shorebirds at Lake Victoria, however there were only about 20 shorebirds there, and usually there are hundreds. There must be better places for them to go this year.

Speaking of the Geelong Field Naturalists Website, I read on the Bird Observation page that there were 67 Latham’s snipe seen at Begola Wetlands. That is a big number - how fantastic! Anyway, happy 2017 to everyone and enjoy the birds this year. - Jen Carr, Jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com

of February & March 2017 Please check their website for a request for participants and volunteers, www.disabledsurfers.org CAR PARKING: When coming to the beach, please remember parking is limited. To avoid adding to this already challenging issue, when looking for parking, prior to just parking and walking away ask yourself, am I restricting others from getting out, am I blocking other road users, can an ambulance, fire truck or garbage truck get through where they need to go. Remember there are alternatives such as riding a bike, walking where possible or catch the free shuttle bus which you can now track where it is before heading to a bus stop. Thank you for your cooperation. OUR ENVIRONMENT: Hooded Plovers: There is a Hooded Plover breeding site, at RAAFS, 19W to 20W, therefore we ask that walkers consider utilising the shared trail for this section of the OG Spit in coming weeks as the breeding birds may have chicks that need to feed along the waters edge, minimal disturbance supports these young birds survival, please observe request signs. Dogs on Our Beaches: We all know that dog owners love to take their pets to the beach; however not all people like to be on the beach when uncontrolled dogs are present. Uncontrolled dogs pose a real threat to other beach users and also importantly our wildlife that has nowhere else to go. In off leash areas dog owners must have their pets under EFFECTIVE CONTROL at all times. This means they come immediately the first time they are called and are leashed when other dogs, people and importantly wildlife are present. Gary McPike General Manager

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IT’S a very busy time of year on the Bellarine, and it’s not the best time to go bird watching as there’s so many more people and cars and dogs around. I’ve never seen so many dogs on the beach as I’ve spotted lately. I asked Andrea Dennett, who is the co-ordinator of the Bellarine hooded plover volunteers, to give me an update on what is happening around this area with the endangered hooded plover, a shorebird that nests on the beach around the Bellarine. Andrea reported that as of 31 December 2016, there was a record six hooded plover nests along the coast from Ocean Grove to Point Lonsdale. One of these nests is located between 19W and 20W on the Spit, which is a first along this stretch in over 20 years. The only chicks to hatch so far this season were at Black Rock beach, but the two chicks only survived for about a week. Hopefully there will be good news in the coming weeks regarding the survival of some hooded plover chicks. Thanks to Andrea and all of the volunteers for everything they do to try and help these vulnerable, gentle birds. The twin kookaburras that fledged in Woodlands before Christmas are doing very well, which is great news. I received an email from Doug, who lives in Ocean Grove, who thought that I might like to know that on Boxing Day he identified a common koel in Lyrebird Street. Doug also told me that he has a pair of spotted pardalotes nesting under his house. A few years ago there was another resident around the same area who showed me a pair of spotted pardalotes that were nesting in a polystyrene plant container that was located in his driveway. The planter box is long gone so maybe the pair of pardalotes have moved to under Doug’s house. There have been a few koels seen (and heard) around this area

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Festival hits the naughty forties PORT Fairy Folk Festival glides into its naughty forties in style, promising a melting pot of talent for its 41st festival program set to sway Port Fairy’s picturesque shores from 10 to 13 March. The dedicated masses new and old who make the annual pilgrimage to the festivals’ folk winged gates have snapped up the first three ticket releases in record time. With tickets selling at a growing pace each year, the Fourth Release tickets are tipped to sell out in advance of the festival as they have done each year since its inception. The iconic Australian gathering of musicians and artists from across the globe is renowned for its great line-ups and its seemingly endless array of concerts and workshops that set Port Fairy abuzz with music moments and cultural connections, set against a backdrop of sea, sun and surf in one of the most beautiful regions of Victoria South-West coast. With over 100 acts performing across 19 stages over four days, the festival will host 15,000 people per day within the ticketed arena and many more beyond and across

the township who come to enjoy a wealth of free concerts on offer outside the festival grounds. The 2017 Port Fairy Folk Festival will include a strong visual arts and culture program to be revealed closer to the festival, however with the unveiling of the 2017 festival artwork by Reg Mombassa the festival has announced the program will include a visual arts collaboration by Reg Mombassa and brother Pete O’Doherty. PFFF Program Director Caroline Moore says of her first year in the hot seat: “I’m excited by the potential of the artistic collaborations that will happen only at Port Fairy this year. There will be some very special one-off events that won’t be repeated ever again, so watch this space!” The festival has made four announcements and the line-up is now complete. 2017 will present performances by over 100 acts and will present its most comprehensive international line-up in many years, with acts including Afenginn (Denmark), Aoife Scott (Ireland), Bazzookas (Netherlands), Boo Hewerdine (UK), Buckman Coe (Canada), Digging Roots (Canada), Dori Freeman

(USA), Eddi Reader (Scotland), Folk Uke (USA), Graeme James (NZ), Hollie Smith (NZ), Les Poules a Colin (Canada), Manu Delago (Austria), Martha Tilston (UK), Mel Parson (NZ), Mercan Dede (Canada/Turkey), Mexrrissey (Mexico), Mundy (Ireland), Phil Wiggins (USA) and Dom Turner (AUST), Roo Panes (UK), Seamus Begley Trio (Ireland), The Changing Room (England), The Chipolatas (UK), The Jerry Cans (CAN), The Young Folk (Ireland), Warsaw Village Band (Poland) and Willie Watson (USA). Locally, the line-up includes Ocean Grove’s very own Sarah Carroll and the Left Wing, Brian Nankervis (presenting The Last Waltz Revisited), Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier, Dog Trumpet, Don Walker, Lior, Marlon Williams and The Yarra Benders, Mick Thomas and The Roving Commission, Paul Kelly and Charlie Owen, Tash Sultana, The Waifs, Van Morrison’s ‘Masterpieces’ (presented by Vince Jones and The Astral Orchestra), Vika and Linda and Yirrmal. Tickets available via www.portfairyfolkfestival.com.

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what’s ON clinics 7.30pm-9.30pm at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Shell Road, Ocean Grove. $2 per person for coaching, fun and games, prizes, giveaways. All ages, all abilities, all welcome to any or all of these sessions. For details www.facebook.com/bellarinevolleyball/.

MUSIC/LIVE EVENTS Piping Hot Chicken Shop ■ Spectrum, Saturday 18 February, $20 ■ Carus Thompson, Saturday 25 February, $20 ■ Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.

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Barwon Heads Hotel ■ Super Heist with special guests Figures, Friday 20 January, $20 prebooked, $25 at door ■ Bjorn Again, Saturday 21 January ■ Dave Hughes, Brad O’Neil and Brad Oakes, Thursday January 26, 9pm ■ 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.

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Winners are grinners WELL done to all of the entrants of our Ocean Grove and Geelong 2016 Christmas Colouring Competition. A big congratulations to the 1st and 2nd prize winners. In 1st place was Lily Molloy, who won a Jirrahlinga family pass, Village movie tickets and fun LJ Hooker goodies. In 2nd place was Sophia Locket, who won a Bellarine Adventure Golf family pass and fun LJ Hooker goodies.

Maggie’s Bar ■ Friday 20 January Dave Dorman ■ Saturday 21 January Paul Carrigg ■ Friday 27 January Ziggy, 7pm ■ Sunday 29 January Claire Bower, 5pm

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

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

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

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

MARKETS AND FAIRS Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Market ■ First Sunday of month, 9am-1pm, OctoberMarch at Kingston Park, Grubb Road, May-September at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Shell Road.

■ Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.

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

Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove ■ Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Call Marg 5255 1335. ■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

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

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

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

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Summer Volleyball ■ 13, 20 and 27 January. Come and try skills

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.

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

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

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■ Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group.

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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.

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

■ Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm. ■ Sundays 12.30pm-4.30pm, live music, sensational food and wine. Ph: 5253 3180.

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■ 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 Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove and all under18s are free. Website: www.barwonheadsyo-

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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.

Samata Yoga classes ■ Tuesdays 6.15pm, Wednesdays 9:30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturdays 8am. Meditation classes. Thursday 6.30pm. Satya Centre, 100 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. 0428 673 077 or 0402 098 793. What’s On: phone 5255 3233 or email news@ voicegroup.com.au

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 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.

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

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.

Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.

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

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 0447 853 442 or Graeme 5255 3435.

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.

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

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.

The local guide for dining on the Bellarine...

It’s a meal with a view to die for PERCHED above the coastline of Ocean Grove, The Dunes cafe and restaurant offers absolute beachfront dining from their location on Surf Beach Road. Glass frontage ensures the spacious dining area is bathed in natural light, providing panoramic views over the ocean for diners relaxing among colourful decor or celebrating a special occasion in The Dunes’ welcoming ambiance. Enjoy an early morning coffee on a table outside enjoying the summer sun or book in for a dining experience with family and friends and choose from a menu of global fla-

vours and popular favourites. Start the day with freshly brewed coffee together with breakfast corn fritters or an eggs Benedict and then from the all-day menu for lunch, try the salt and pepper calamari, fresh Portarlington mussels or caramelised onion and goat cheese tart. At dinner the choices just keep coming with seafood paella, Scotch fillet with polenta chips or a caramelised sweet potato brown rice salad. Now is the best time of year to sample delicious food and drink and those exquisite views, open every day from 6.30am.

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Nurture in their nature of dance BECFAIREYDANCE provides a nurturing space for all dancers, of all ages, to discover their joy of dance. Two locations can be found in Leopold and Barwon Heads. Classes on offer are for tiny tots, juniors, teens and adults. Styles on offer are Jazz Ballet, Contemporary, Classical Ballet, Hiphop, Breakdance Workshops, Adult Hiphop and Adults ’80s Body Rock. Performance opportunities include in-house concerts, Geelong’s “Splash Dance” and competitions. It is the intention for all students to reach their full potential through strong technique, work ethics and passion. Enrolments are now open. Go to www.becfaireydance. com for 2017 class and enrolment information.

State of the art for dance BELLARINE Academy of Dance offers a wide range of dance programs to boys and girls from three years. Their new state of the art dance studios in Grubb Road has been a huge success and allowed new programs like Mini-Groovers Jazz and Acro Dance for 3-5 year olds to be introduced for 2017. The Hip Hop and Acro classes

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They’ll keep you on the Mermaid comes to dance for all tip of your tippytoes TIPTOES Dance was opened in 2015 with the concept of specialising in early childhood dance. Children learn movement to music and basic ballet concepts in a creative, nurturing, positive and fun-filled environment. Through the use of play, props and improvisation, Tiptoes dancers are encouraged to express themselves through dance, enabling them to become confident little individuals. This year Tiptoes Dance is excited to announce the introduction of the Leap ‘N’ Learn program to its syllabus. It’s a program that has been created by master teacher Beverly Spell and expert child psychologist Dr Annie Spell. The Leap ‘N’ Learn program is based on the cognitive and neural development of children and designed to be the most effective, safe, progressive and developmentally appropriate way for children aged 2.5 - 7 years old to learn to dance.

THIS year marks 52 years of the GSODA Junior Players and in June they will be presenting Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’. To become a member of this unique youth theatre company, you have the opportunity to participate in its 2017 Musical Theatre Workshop. Participants must be aged between 10 and 14 on 1 January 2017 to be eligible to audition for a place. To find out more about GSODA Junior Players and to obtain an application form please go to the GSODA website at www.gsoda.com. au. Many former GSODA Ju-

nior Players have gone onto a professional career in opera, musical theatre, TV, film and cabaret, as well as production roles. Names include Peter Coleman-Wright, Martin Croft, Sophia Katos, Andre Jewson and probably the most well-known, Guy Pearce. GSODA will also be holding an information night for the 2017 Theatre Collective ensemble in February. This will include Master Class Workshops by visiting industry professionals. The first sessions will be conducted by Martin Croft - director of Kinky Boots.

It’s always better live DO you want to experience the thrill, the passion and the discipline that is live theatre? Then Musicbox Theatre Company may well be the place for you. Director Debbie Fraser has more than 40 years of professional industry experience and training in all facets of the performing arts, including film and TV. Theatre is however her passion. An award-winning director, Debbie conducts classes for young people aged six years and above with performances

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Just as tight as it gets IT was one of the tightest finishes ever in the GMHBA Lorne Pier to Pub, but surf swim superstar Sam Sheppard claimed his seventh title in a match race for the ages. The returning champ was in seventh heaven, surging home on a winning wave and utilising his open water skills to get past Olympic Gold Medalist Mack Horton. Sheppard is the event ambassador of the inaugural Ocean Open Water Swim Festival at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club on Sunday 29 January. It’s the second time Sheppard has beaten the Rio champion - this time the pair separated by only one second in the run to the line - Sheppard home in 11 minutes and 16 seconds, while Horton recorded 11.17, with Matt Gilling also on the podium at 11.37. Olympian Josh Beaver was fourth. In the women’s event, former Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club member Harriet Brown notched up a record equaling sixth win, too strong for former champion Naantali Marshall, and the duo now share the title of most wins. It was a clear victory, Brown stopping the clock at 12.13, Marshall at 12.41 and Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s

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Pub 5000 Blair Day won the men’s in one hour and 42 seconds, while Kate Murphy was first female home in 1.12.07.

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Grove nippers star at Cosy Corner carnival contest By Mark Heenan UP to 110 enthusiastic Ocean Grove SLSC nippers participated in the Life Saving Victoria state junior nipper carnival at Cosy Corner in Torquay earlier this month. Among the highlights was the Under 13 Boys Aqua Cameron Relay final win from the Ocean Grove SLSC quartet of Marcus Bird, Darcy Freeman, Kruze Goedemoed and Charlie Mahoney. Charlie Mahoney and Marcus Bird teamed up to claim the Under 13 Boys Surf Board Rescue final, while Bird won the individual Under 13 Surf Board individual final.

Star local youngster Tim Hannan won the Under 14 Boys Surf Board individual final. “The club across all age groups enjoyed the day with some fantastic results,” Ocean Grove SLSC Junior Activities Manager Gavin Mahoney said. It was the second junior carnival held this summer after the first LSV nipper event took place in the bay at South Melbourne in December. IN other developments, four Ocean Grove SLSC nippers Lexie McNaughton, Tim Hannan, Tyler Walsh and Marcus Bird have been awarded Victorian state selection.

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Left: State selection: Ocean Grove SLSC nippers from left Lexie McNaughton, Tim Hannan and Marcus Bird have all made the Victorian State team. Tyler Walsh was also awarded with state selection. 163666

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Mixed bag for Ocean Grove OCEAN GROVE JUNIOR CRICKET UNDER 17: Alexander Thomson 3/146 def Ocean Grove 7/115 Ocean Grove hosted top of the table Alexander Thomson for their Round 8 clash at Shell Road. Fletcher Long lost the toss again and Alexander Thomson decided to bat first. Ocean Grove started well, with early wickets restricting the visitors to 3/27 after the first eight overs. But from there Alexander Thomson batted strongly to post a very competitive 3/146 from 24 overs. The best of the bowlers was Joe McDonald with 2/32, and Matthew Stanic also picked up a wicket, finishing with 1/18. In reply Ocean Grove started very well with a 75-run opening stand in 14 overs between Long (45) and McDonald (28). But from there the batting fell away and Ocean Grove could only manage 115 from their 24 overs. Under 13: Drysdale 8/97 def Ocean Grove Swans 7/92 Round 8 of Under 13s saw the clash of the two top teams Ocean Grove Swans vs Drysdale Hawks Gold.

The Swans won the toss and decided to bat in overcast conditions. Fletch Keck (9) and Tash Higgins (13) began very well posting 31 for the first wicket on a slow outfield. Toby Gill (9) and Luke Ewart (10) further increased the Swans’ score to 4/77 when Drysdale captured three quick wickets to put the Swans under pressure. Credit goes to the whole Swans team batting out the innings posting a competitive 7/92. In reply Drysdale lost a quick wicket in the third over through a Luke Ewart (1/5) thunderbolt delivery and with Drysdale at 1/5 the Swans looked set to dominate. Drysdale then settled with four middle order bats scoring double figures and it appeared that Drysdale would run out easy victors. Enter Georgie Gill (2/15) and Aiden Foard (1/7) playing in their first games displaying some solid tight bowling snaring three quick Drysdale wickets. All of a sudden Drysdale slumped to be 8/84 and an unlikely victory for the Swans was possible. In the end Drysdale’s tail wagged and they scraped across the line to run out winners in a tight contest finishing 8/97.

Merrick Platt spends some time in the middle. 163821

Luke Ewart in action. 163821 Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM

The Hawks celebrate a Grove wicket. 163821

Supporting their team. 163821 Cameron Kavaliunas took the game away from the Saints with some lusty hitting. 163587

Cobras head to T20 semi showdown COLLENDINA progressed to the semi-finals of the BPCA T20 Big Bash with a thumping win over St Leonards. The Cobras won both their round robin games against non-A Grade sides Wallington and St Leonards. Ocean Grove didn’t fare as well, losing its second-round match to Barwon Heads with Lewy Hyland the star for the Gulls with an unbeaten 85 as the Heads chased down Grove’s score of 141 with seven wickets and four overs to spare. The Saints made a respectable 8/129 from their 20 overs batting first with Collendina fielding a young and inexperienced side that resembled little from the A Grade team that has it in premiership contention. Corey Walter (45 not out) and Cameron Kavaliunas (76) then made easy work of the total, passing the score in the 11th over. The Cobras will play their semi-final on Australia Day at Portarlington.

The Cobras gather after a wicket. 163587

Close game for Cobras UNDER 15s THE Cobras headed into town to take on Alexander Thompson in the postChristmas one dayer. Xavier Norman lost the toss and ATCC elected to bat. The bowling effort from the Cobras was good as they held the opposition to 87 runs off their 25 overs. Diesel McNeil, Spencer Bryan and Sam Donegan all took one wicket apiece. Xavier Norman and Sam Donegan opened the run chase and were solid. They put on 35 to have the Cobras in a very strong position. Donegan made a nice 15. Brodie Muscat joined Norman to take the score to 62. Muscat was good with a fine 14. The Cobras however ran out of overs and fell five runs short. Norman was again solid with a well made 27. UNDER 13s The Cobras played Barwon Heads in their first match after the break. Lots of Under 11s put their hand up and did a great job. Jack Every and Harrison Wingrave bowled terrific spells but aggressive running between wickets by Barwon Heads got them to a very competitive 122. James Devine and Harrison O’Neill continued their great season with the bat scoring 17 and 12. The team batted out the overs to just fall short on 87.

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Lina Flapper delivers her bowl. 163822

Owen Clarke shows his style. 163822

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Faye’s the new Club Champion OCEAN GROVE BOWLS Two club champions have been crowned over the Christmas break and in the Ladies it was a nailbiter. Defending champion Joan Tennent went head to head with previous winner Faye Richardson. Nothing could split the pair and with scores locked at 24 all and in front of a large crowd of bowlers and enthusiastic visitors it was a championship to remember with the first to 25 claiming the glory. Richardson played her best end for the match with a first bowl toucher which was enough to hold on to claim the one shot and receive the honour of Club Champion. Two of the Grover’s new recruits this year, Chris Price and Callum Hanna, survived the cull and made it to the final dance. Hanna won his semifinal against Luke Benson 25-11 whilst Price overcame a determined Gary Burkett 25-23. The former Colac champion and Australian Indoor Bowls representative started the final in style and had the better of Hanna. Callum was battling to stay in touch and when it

Michael West looking the goods. 163822

looked like he would hold shot Price had the answer to hit back. Leading 20-6 Price was well on track to claim his maiden Ocean Grove title. Hanna had different ideas and started to make his way back into the contest and was able to put together 13 shots to Price’s one to get back in the game 19-21. Something clicked and the Price was right as he carded the maximum four shots to close out the match 25-19. Pennant: Saturday Pennant resumed with a top of the table clash in the Geelong Ballarat Premier Division between Ocean Grove and Sebastopol. Sebastopol, top of the ladder and in red hot form over the past five weeks, against the Grover’s who were coming off a loss to Queenscliff in their last outing in a Friday night match prior to Xmas. Grove hit the scoreboard early and took control with Mick West celebrating his birthday dominating the contest to lead 12-0 against Sebastopol’s Scott Roberts. Matt Flapper with Ken Thomas dominating at third had the better

of the dangerous Rob Baker and the scoreboard favoured the Grover’s at the halfway mark. The momentum lifted a gear in the second half and the OG team were on a mission to get the major points. West with Owen Clark, Luke Benson and Chris Price kept control of their match to come away 33-17 winners whilst Brett Irvine, Shaun Myers, Thomas and Flapper finished 37-16. Tony Joel led his team to an important two shot win 25-23 against the inform Josh Barry to ensure the Grovers claimed the 16 points. Winning form is good form and for the Ones, Threes and Fives and Eights that’s the situation as all three teams continue to climb the ladder. Alan Callow, Chris Deppeler, John Gibcus and Peter Lewis made sure the ten match points returned to OG against Highton. Winners 37-15, along with the Warren Davis team were able step up to the task and Davis in the skipper’s role showed what he is capable of with his 27-15 result. Barry Hair, Ian Donald, Steve Parry and Trevor Turnley 39-13 put on a clinic against City Of Geelong to ensure

Rod Brehaut is a picture of concentration. 163822 the team stayed in touch with the top four. Sixteen points and locked in second place the fives stole the show at home against Bannockburn. Jim Rogan continues to lead the way and plus 13 shots produced the margin the side needed to finish ahead on the major scoreboard. Pamela Smith, John Forde, Sandra Murphy and Marianne Rogan took King of the rink honours with their 29-16 win in the eights and equally as good the Robin Brache foursomes 37-25 result to lock into 3rd on the big board. Ocean Grove’s Midweek Division One side continue their march to finals with back to back wins against Queenscliff and Lara. Positioned 7th but only 12 points from fourth another couple of wins will see the team challenge for the top four. Joan Tennent’s side were red hot as they carded a 33-15 margin and Lorraine Kirk’s four recorded the important two points with their 24-22 win. Division Two sees our teams at either end of the leader board. Side 2 entrenched in top spot and flying along with a run of great form however the

battle continues for our side three team. The finals are approaching and the 4s and 6s are running into contention. Sitting fourth and third respectively things are going along well for these teams. Two wins back to back for the sevens have narrowed the gap between teams above them and with a couple more they will find themselves climb off the bottom rung. Shelley Westlake Skipping her side have experienced a run of form and again led the way with their 29-18 rink result. JACK ATTACK Are you interested in trying bowls? Have you got two or three friends you would like to have a night out with? Do you enjoy a beverage? What do you do on Wednesday nights 6pm to 8.30pm? Jack Attack is for you. It’s social, it's quick, it's relaxing but most of all it’s fun. Enter with your mates, novice bowlers, power plays, beers and bowls and $1000 prize money. Sponsored by Evolucion Constructions, call Matt on 5255 1540 for more information for the event which commences Wednesday 25 January at 6pm

Masters ready for Blue Water Challenge The Boroughcoutas Masters swimming club is excited to be hosting the 25th Blue Water Challenge open water swim around the historic Queenscliff pier on Saturday 28 January. In 1993, local members of the club ran the first Blue Water Challenge with the idea to raise funds to provide scholarships for local junior swimmers. Back then everything was done manually with finishers receiving a raffle ticket with a rough time taken from a stopwatch. Technology has improved a lot since then and It is nice to know that the purpose of the swim has not changed over the past 25 years to run a fun, family friendly, community based ‘boutique’ swim rather that a ‘mass swim’. To help celebrate the 25th anniversary, record breaking marathon swimmer Chloe McCardel will be at the beach to do some guest commentary, present prizes and provide timely advice to swimmers. Chloe holds the world record for the longest unassisted

ocean swim and has done the most English Channel crossings by an Australian with 21 crossings. Chloe is a great friend of the club, having trained members Mark Stone, Mike Nicol and Alan Collet for their English channel swims. Discounted online entry is now open. Cost is $45 for the 1200m swim and $25 for the 600m swim. All pre entries will go in the draw for the major prize of a $500 voucher at Beacon Resort Queenscliff plus there are many spot prizes on the day

provided by local businesses. On the day entry is available for $50. Go to www.bmsc.org.au for event details and online entry link.

Organisers of the first Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge in 1993: Liz and Peter Butcher, Lauris Tyrell, Geoff Ridgeway and Barry Eastoe. 163779

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Hallam leads Hawk push OCEAN Grove failed to captitalise on a great start after day one of its two-day game against Drysdale as Hawk coach Nick Hallam hit a superb century. The Grubbers had the home side on the ropes at 3/27 on the lush green outfields at Drysdale before Hallam led his side’s recovery and scored a brilliant 102 in the Hawks total of 276 from 73.5 overs. Ocean Grove bowler Paul O’Donohugue (2/21) claimed two of the first three wickets in his first A grade game in two seasons after he removed the dangerous Jason Malcolm (10) and Wade Arnott (6). Grubber coach Paul Jubber who took 2/26 from 10.5 overs, praised Hallam’s efforts with the bat. “It was a chanceless (innings) from Hallam - he absolutely batted beautifully,” Jubber said. “Technically correct ... played to his strengths and it was a super knock.” Hallam combined in a 65-run fourthwicket stand with David Hambrook (28) and a 71-run partnership with Ryan Lang (36), who succumbed to a hamstring and was unable to run. Lindon Giuffrida (2/36) also snared two wickets for the Grubbers. “Lindon Giuffrida was mighty - he

bowled 16 overs and got two maidens,” Jubber said. Jubber admitted dropped catches at crucial stages did not help its case to put the Hawks on the back foot. “Ground fielding was alright ... we dropped five catches and obviously it is going to cost us somewhere, that is something we need to improve on,” he said. Hawk gloveman Josh Williams (15) and teammate Andrew Dundon (31) chimed with some late contributions with the bat. Drysdale defeated Ocean Grove by seven wickets in their one-day clash on January 7, a week earlier. The Grubbers require 277 with the bat for victory this Saturday. Ocean Grove B Grade suffered a disappointing loss on first innings after day one of its two-day game against Newcomb’s top side at Erwin Reserve. The home side which does not have an A Grade team, ripped through the Grubbers for only 84 from 45.5 overs. Ben Hanson (28) was the top scorer for Ocean Grove. Newcomb bowlers Brendan Sheedy (3/19) and Stuart Keys (4/19) did the bulk of the damage. In reply Newcomb will resume at

1/109 on day two after facing 26 overs. At stumps Grubber Ned Thorley was the pick of the bowlers with 1-22 from eight overs. Three-wicket hauls from Michael Thornton, Darren Roddis and Jake Taylor helped Ocean Grove dismiss Drysdale for 162 in 60 overs in their two-day game at St Thomas Catholic Primary School. Thornton bowled 17 overs and collected 3/44. Roddis finished with 3/22 from 10 overs, while Taylor bowled 26 overs to claim the figures of 3/69. Grubber wicket-keeper Nathan Madden took three catches. Hawk Malcolm Sheers top scored with 36 for the home side. Newcomb defeated Ocean Grove by three wickets in its D Grade one-day clash at Ray Menzies Oval. Batting first the Grubbers compiled 7/193 from its 40 overs with Steve Duan (46), star junior Nathan Down (42 not out) and Lucas Cameron (35) all making valuable contributions. In reply Newcomb finished at 6/196 from 39 overs and won with one over to spare. Grubber bowler Jeff Erskine finished with 3/43 from eight overs.

Paul O'Donohue throws the ball back to the keeper. 163824

Huon Bertino with the gloves. 163824

Dan Roddis points to the outfield. 163824

Jackson Kent in action. 163824

Wicket time. Ocean Grove takes a Drysdale scalp. 163824

Captain Paul Jubber chases the ball. 163824

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Cobras build a solid first day total, and look the goods COLLENDINA A Grade enhanced its aspirations for a top-two finish and home final berth with a solid first day total of 245 against Anglesea on Saturday 14 January. The Cobras were all out in 74.5 overs in its BPCA grand final A grade re-match. Cobra star batsman Ben Ricardo (82) led the way with the bat in the two-day fixture at Anglesea. Ricardo, who scored 49 in the BPCA representative clash against Colac at Barwon Heads on Sunday, continued his consistent season in 2016-17

with 294 runs at 58.80 for the Cobras. Collendina all-rounder Andy Higgins (33), Richie Peters (26) and Corey Walter (25) all made valuable contributions. “A few of us got starts ... yes Benny (Ricardo) was really good through the middle overs and few guys batted around him, which was really pleasing and that got us to 245 in the end,” Walter said. Walter said the second-placed Cobras are in a strong position to defend 245 against last season’s A Grade premier Anglesea without ace bowler

Charlie Lamb. “If we can get a win we will consolidate our spot in the top two as well - this week is pretty crucial,” he said. Anglesea star player Ned Cooper (6/61) claimed a six-wicket haul in the absence of Kangaroo coach and gun quick Dale Kerr who withdrew with a back injury. Kerr has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a back injury. “Got a back operation on Thursday and can’t play cricket for the rest of the season,” Kerr said. Kangaroo all-rounder Brett Ven-

ables (3/77) took three wickets. Walter admits his side’s two-day clash at home starting on Saturday 28 January against red hot BPCA ladder leader Jan Juc would be a tough task. “It will be a really good challenge they (Jan Juc) are the in-form team in the competition,” Walter said. In B Grade seventh-place Collendina had the bye and will next play away two-day against Anglesea. The Cobras were all bowled out for 127 from 39.3 overs in their C Grade two-day game against Anglesea at Anglesea.

Collendina opener David Worn top scored with 36, while Des Every (27) provided good support. Tim Brennan (4/23) was the leading wicket-taker for Anglesea with four scalps, Joseph Coles claimed 3/21 from 17 overs. Collendina 1 defeated Collendina 2 by nine wickets in their all Cobra oneday clash. Batting first, Collendina 2 made 8/139 from its 40 overs, in reply Collendina 1 won with 19 overs to spare and finish at 1/155 from 21 overs.

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All smiles: Ocean Grove SLSC Under 11 competitors from Sharni, Pippi, Kate, Jemima, Abby and Helen. 163826

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State Nippers flocked in By Mark Heenan THOUSANDS flocked to Ocean Grove beach for the Life Saving Victoria state junior carnival on Sunday January 15 with some standout performances from local Nippers. Overall up to 1400 junior competitors took part in the one-day carnival while LSV personnel officials, water safety officers and supportive families and locals were in attendance. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club Junior Activities Gavin Mahoney said challenging conditions meant some events were forced to move nearby Raffs’ beach to accommodate an incoming tide. “Yes there were some challenging conditions, we were a bit worried about the tide coming in and the swell coming

in with it,” Mahoney said. “We had close to 1400 competitors (from all clubs) compete overall.” Mahoney said up to 108 local Nippers performed well in the bigger surf at Ocean Grove. “It gave our surf kids the opportunity to compete in the surf,” he said. Highlights included the Ocean Grove SLSC winning quartet of Lexie McNaughton, Erica Crawford, Taia Young and Audrey Greer in the Under 14 Girls Surf Board Relay and Aqua Cameron Relay. Lexie McNaughton won the individual Under 14 girls Surf Board race and Surf race. Local Jemima Asher won the Under 13 Girls beach 1km run. Marcus Bird claimed victory in the

Phone Neil for a complimentary home visit

individual Under 13 Boys Surf race. Bird teamed up with Xavier Eales and Charlie Mahoney to win the Under 14 Surf Board Relay. Star Ocean Grove Nipper Tim Hannan won the Under 14 Boys Surf Board individual race. Wider Bellarine and Surf Coast based surf lifesaving clubs Ocean Grove, Point Lonsdale, Torquay, Jan Juc and Anglesea competed, while regional based Apollo Bay and Warrnambool surf life saving clubs participated. Melbourne-based clubs to take part included Williamstown, Altona, Black Rock, Chelsea, Bonbeach and Mornington. The next state junior carnival takes place in the bay at Chelsea this Saturday 21 January.

Winners: Local Ocean Grove Nippers from left Xavier Eales, Charlie Mahoney and Marcus Bird won the Under 13 Surf Board Relay event. 163826 Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

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