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Goldie catches a wave Youngster Goldie Nuzium rode this wave at 13th Beach Boardriders comp to start the second half of the 2018-19 season. It looks like we might have a budding young Steph Gilmore, Sally Fitzgibbons or Layne Beachley on our hands. For more Gary Stephens pictures and the full report, see page 29.
Parade site fight By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove Community Association (OGCA) has lodged an objection to a four-storey mixed use development on 79 The Parade, Ocean Grove. The permit seeks approval for a build of four storeys with a maximum height of 14.5 metres. Local Planning Policy Framework (LPPL) encourages two- and three-storey development along that section of The Parade not four storeys, OGCA said. "Our objection relates to three areas: height including the number of storeys, the reduced number of parking spaces and we have also suggested Council planning staff should also
review the basement parking design," OGCA president Phil Edwards said. "Stand in front of the recently completed development at 81 The Parade Ocean and imagine another storey higher than that. "Further are we opening the door to even greater height requests by developers when 75, 85 and 87 The Parade which, are all potential multilevel mixed use sites, come along?" The planning application also seeks approval for 17 fewer car parks than is required, OGCA said. "Of the seventeen, fourteen are a reduction in the retail parking space, effectively retaining almost all of the number of parking spaces for the residences in the complex while sacrific-
ing fourteen retail visitor parking spaces and relying on the existing public parking," Mr Edwards said. The Ocean Grove Urban Design Framework 2014 (OGUDF) identified the pressures on parking spaces already in the town centre and identified that wavering of parking spaces only be considered in exceptional circumstance. OGCA said it does not believe there are exceptional circumstances for wavering of parking spaces and Council should not grant a waiver. "In a longer term context what if future developers of 75, 85 and 87 The Parade sought waivers in the order of seventeen parking spaces on each site, this when combined with
the proposal for 79 The Parade would be a total waiver of 68 parking spaces in an already identified as under pressure," Mr Edwards said. "We are not opposed to the development of The Parade as our town centre continues to grow and change but we are opposed to inappropriate development such as that currently proposed for 79 The Parade." A copy of the OGCA Objection is available at ogca.com.au/documents under 'objections'. Objections can be lodged by 2 March at Greater Geelong Planning Applications. The developers, Planning and Property Partners Pty Ltd, were contacted for comment, but had not responded by the time the Voice went to print.
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When a group of teachers, students and parents from a local primary school came up with an idea of running a sustainability festival, they never imagined it would be so successful. The group, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School, decided to run Earthfest at Ocean Grove Park, a festival aimed at inspiring all to do better for the earth and all living things. Around 750 people attended the inaugural festival. One of the organisers, Sue Constable, said the event was a huge success. "We were extremely happy - fabulous lineup of musicians linked to the school, including the visiting headliners: Formidable Vegetable; diverse and interactive activities for children and adults alike, challenging us all to be less wasteful, thoughtful and creative," she said. "Local environmental and community groups, sustainable business and children's activities were all well represented." The school now hopes to run Earthfest as an annual event. Our Lady Star of the Sea embraced the mantra of the festival. "We have had a great start to the year, getting the whole school community to be more conscious of their actions and its impact on the earth," Su said. "We followed up with a Sustainability Day at school, inviting and interacting with numerous speakers, workshops with the Formidable Vegetable SS and culminating in a private concert for the students and staff with the FVSS."
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Concern for ‘lakes’ By Justin Flynn A group of concerned locals are worried that two stormwater dams that are home to several species of fauna will be demolished to make way for car parking at a Wallington aged care residence. The two 'lakes' had provided a safe haven for waterfowl, turtles and frogs for nearly 20 years, said objector Heidi Wane. TLC Aged Care plans to drain the two lakes and replace them with car parking. Ms Wane, who has a relative living at TLC, said she became concerned when she saw the development plans. "When I noticed that the lakes weren't included on the development, I became concerned," she said. "I sat on it for some time and after a while I just thought this is just too important so for the first time in my life I'm going to stand up and put my hand up and say 'no it's not good enough'." However, Council has confirmed TLC Aged Care had a permit and the right to carry out the works on its own property. Council issued the permit for the expansion project more than a year ago, a Council spokesperson said. The works included an integrated medical centre, road construction and access as well as some removal of native vegetation, the spokesperson said. "Under the planning scheme there is no
SAVE THE LAKE: Concerned locals are worried that two lakes at TLC Homestead Lakes will be destroyed. 190674 Picture by: Justin Flynn cause to stop works undertaken in line with the planning permit." TLC Aged Care had a right to fill in the dams because they were on the company's private property, the spokesperson added. TLC Aged Care did not respond to the Voice's request for comment. However, despite construction fencing being placed around the lake on the day of the
Voice's visit to meet with concerned locals, Ms Wane was still hopeful. "It is their land, but I would like to think that they call themselves TLC, which is Tender Loving Care and I would like to think they live up to their name," she said. "It is a family business so I would have hoped they would have some family values as well."
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Bellarine residents are being encouraged to complete a survey to better understand the Buluri ulcer epidemic. The flesh-eating ulcer had been confined to the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, but has made its way to Melbourne. Twenty-eight cases have been detected across Victoria this year, up from 22 at the same time in 2018. Locals who have not been infected are asked to participate in the research project by filling out a survey, so it can separate risk factors for people who have been infected. Go to www2.health.vic.gov.au/beatingburuli.
Tennis club Redevelopment at Ocean Grove Tennis Club commenced last week with the installation of the new LED lights. Building works go out to tender over next couple of weeks and the club anticipates a builder to be appointed in April. The club is also looking to raise some additional money towards the redevelopment through the sale of the existing metal halide lights and ballasts (many of which are less than 12-months old). Lights would suit home tennis courts or equestrian areas. Lights do not come with poles. Each set is priced at $250 but the club is willing to negotiate a price for purchase of four or more lights. Contact ogtennisclub@gmail.com.
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Escaping Your Comfort Zone's Richelle Olsen and Sarah Wilson accept the Victorian Sport Awards Outdoor/Active and Recreation Initiative of the Year. of the disappointment of last year. "I actually went in with quite low expectations because we were finalists in the same category last year and we went in quite confident but didn't win which was okay," she said. "But this year we were up against three other organisations and I was like 'yeah I don't like our chances, but it's a fun night out so why not? "I was very surprised." Escaping Your Comfort Zone now has 1000 members in Melbourne and 1500 state-wide and has expanded to Sydney and Canberra.
"Our aim over the next couple of years is to launch throughout the rest of Australia but also in more regional centres in Victoria," Richelle said. "The key for me on the night was to thank all the volunteer leaders. "I just had this cool idea; it's those girls that make it the amazing group that it is. "To get this kind of accolade means other people and government bodies think we're doing a good thing, so maybe we are doing a good thing and off the back of that hopefully we can spread the word a bit more."
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Architects have been appointed to design Surfside Primary School's major upgrades. Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville announced that Sibling Architecture had been appointed to design the school's $1.3 million upgrades. Works will involve upgrades to toilet facilities, improvement in classrooms, office refurbishment and lighting improvements.
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Richelle steps out of her comfort zone Richelle Olsen started Escaping Your Comfort Zone as a way of getting plus-sized women out and about in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. A couple of years on, the 'group' has 2000 members countrywide and took out the Victorian Sport Awards Outdoor/Active and Recreation Initiative of the Year last week. "My dream from the start was like a bodypositive Park Run," Richelle said. "I basically wanted to build something like that, but body positive and for women." Escaping Your Comfort Zone was a finalist in the awards last year, but went one better in 2019. Richelle accepted the award at a gala function at Marvel Stadium last week, but there was a time during the awards that she hoped she wouldn't win. "As they started announcing the categories I suddenly started feeling very sick in the stomach with nerves," she said. "After you get an award everyone has to go to another room for an interview. "I was like 'I don't want to do an interview, I don't want to win' but then when they announced it I was like 'okay this is happening this is what we worked for'." Richelle said she gave Escaping Your Comfort Zone little chance of winning, not because she doesn't believe in the product, but because
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Bellarine Community Health's vision of creating a community health hub for the Bellarine has been brought one step closer to reality with the completion of the third stage of the redevelopment on the Point Lonsdale/Queenscliff site. Some landscaping, signage and finishing touches are still being finished, but staff and clients have been able to move into the new extension. Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt will join the Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson, BCH Board members and other guests at a ceremony to mark the official opening on 6 March.
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Jason Singh comes from a family of smallbusiness owners so transitioning from a music career to the owner of a wellness retreat was not as daunting as he thought. Jason, the lead singer for the band Taxiride, is still heavily involved in his music career, launching a new album last year, but he and his wife Leah wanted to do something different. Together they opened Pinch Salt and Float at the industrial estate in Ocean Grove. The business contains two flotation tanks (one a pod and one and open-water pool), a salt room and a hyperbaric chamber pod. Jason said the Bellarine needed a place such as Salt Pinch and Float.
"It's not easy to get into town to do anything and we thought our local residents deserved a place like this so we decided to be the people to open it," he said. "A hell of a lot of hard work went into it and it's amazing to see an idea come to life. "It's been an incredible six-month learning experience opening a small business in a small community. "The response has been really good. A lot of first timers have wanted to try to it and then rebooked straight away. "You just float away to outer space." Jason's music is still going strong, though. "I've still been doing music the whole time while we've been setting up, working weekends and working here during the week," he said.
He still performs with Taxiride, sings solo and gets together with the like of Kate Cebrano, Mark Gable of the Choir Boys, Rob Mills, Shannon Noll and Boom Crash Opera's Dale Ryder. Jason said the mission for Vale was to try and trick Shazam into thinking the songs were the originals. "I picked every song on there because they are masterpieces as they are so who am I to change it at all," he said. "I even had Jeff Buckley's manager send me an email saying it's the best cover of Last Goodbye he's ever heard. "Every song was picked for a sliding doors moment in my life. "Last Goodbye was our (Leah and his) my first kiss."
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Jack doing it for the kids By Mark Heenan Jack Murphy is an icon of Surfside Primary School and a key member of the local community. For two decades Jack, the Surfside Primary School crossing supervisor, has devoted his life to the school. "I have loved every minute of it, it has been the best 20 years of my life without a doubt," Jack told the Voice. "The school is fantastic, the principal is fantastic and the teachers are unbelievable." He recalled a time when an ex-Surfside student, now a public servant, arrived at the school crossing last year and he met Jack. Jack was amazed how the gentleman introduced himself. "Last year I was standing at the crossing and a car pulled up and out comes this big, tall chap in a suit and I thought it was a policeman or a copper and he came over to me," Jack said. "He said 'hello how are you Jack'? "I said 'good thanks' and 'sorry I can't place (remember) you' and he said I used your school about 11 or 12 years ago and said 'I was driving past and thought I pull up and say hello.'
Surfside Primary School crossing supervisor Jack Murphy continues to have an impact on road safety two decades on after he began at the school in 1999. (Mark Heenan Media) 190532
"Well that just makes your day." Surfside Primary wellbeing coordinator Gill Hodgson said Jack had been an institution at the school. Gill said the loyalty Jack had shown to Surf-
side was outstanding after so many years with his important road safety message. Surfside's enrolments almost at 500, now sit at 482 students in 2019. "Jack has been doing it for such a long time
- there are generations of children who still drive past in their car and call out to Jack because Jack put them across the crossing when they were in prep - it is a lovely thing to see," said Gill.
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After a successful 2018 the Apple fair will again return to its new central location at the Ocean Grove Park, on Presidents Avenue. With ample space for all the delicious food, carnival rides, cake stalls, village fair activities, auctions and live entertainment - this year's event is certain to be the best one yet. The Apple Fair attracts thousands of funseeking families and this year will be no exception, with a bumper crown expected to kick off this year's festivities. Bring the family down for an evening of
good quality, family fun, with mouth-watering food stalls and live music to enjoy all evening. Popular rides include the Hurricane, Bad Boys and giant slide for the big kids and the gentler chair-o-plane, tea cups, inflatable castle and pony rides will provide entertainment for the little ones. Families can purchase wristbands offering unlimited rides on the night. Kids will spot school mascot Pip the apple, and can try their luck with one of the popular lucky jars. But it's not all about the kids, with live mu-
sic, food, wine and beer for the adults. The fair will be held on Friday 8 March from 4pm, and is a great start to the Labour Day long weekend. Entry is a gold coin donation and all money raised goes towards improving facilities for Ocean Grove Primary School for future generations. For more information, see the Apple Fair's Facebook page.
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Four photographers will be traversing our region over Easter Saturday to create a unique snapshot of what really goes on across the Bellarine Peninsula over the course of 24 hours. Sports Media's Marcel Berens and three other local photographers came up with the concept of Bellarine 24 - a coffee table book of candid photography that captures the diversity of our community. "There is so much that goes on over a 24 hour period across sporting clubs, community organisations, businesses and vital services like the police and ambulance," Mr Berens said.
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"Bellarine 24 is a unique opportunity to portray the good, bad and ugly through photography, creating a time capsule of the region in 2019." Mr Berens believes the use of candid photography for this project is important, particularly in the era of social media. "So many of the images we see today are heavily planned and produced," he said. "We are keen to capture things as they really occur - from the bakers starting work at 3am, to the last of the revellers leaving the pub at closing time." The book will be available for sale in May 2019.
For more information, go to bellarine24.com.au. There is an opportunity for local amateur photographers to get involved in Bellarine 24. Candid photos taken on Easter Saturday around the Bellarine Peninsula can be submitted to photos@Bellarine24.com.au and will be considered for inclusion in the book. Photos selected for inclusion will be accredited to the photographer. Businesses that are interested in being a potential location to be visited by the four photographers should also register their interest at marcel@Bellarine24.com.au
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Thousands flock to Drysdale glass fest Around 4500 people attended the 2019 Festival of Glass Expo at Christian College in Drysdale. Around 50 artists and businesses showcased a diversity of glass art. Expo visitors could try their hand at creating jewellery, mosaics and leadlighting, in between the presentation of the glass art awards and the draw for the festival's treasure hunt prizes of specially commissioned glass art. Continuous demonstrations by the festival's artists in residence drew big audiences, including some young spectators who received their first lesson in glass blowing. Internationally renowned glass artists Davide Penso, Karina Guevin and Cedric Ginart captivated a 90-strong audience at Twilight Flames, an evening of spectacular glass blowing and sculpting at The Range, Curlewis. As the audience watched the artists melt, pull, shape and cut molten glass into fantastic creations, they enjoyed finger food and drinks from The Range, while door prizes of wine donated by Leura Park Estate added to the evening's excitement. Davide Penso is from Murano, Italy and was the artist in residence at the 2017 festival; for Karina Guevin and Cedric Ginart, this is their first visit to Australia from their home in Montreal, Canada. Twilight Flames is a highlight of the Drysdale-based Festival of Glass, which is held each year at venues across the nothern Bellarine. "At Twilight Flames, people can meet world class glass artists and watch them create unique glass art," said Festival convenor Doug Carson.
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Barwon Heads is regional Vic's most expensive Barwon Heads maintained its position as regional Victoria's most expensive town when it comes to real estate. In 2018, Broadford was the only town to record a perfect 100 per cent clearance rate. There were 10 auctions in Broadford last year and all of them resulted in sales. But not surprisingly, Barwon Heads, also did well with 16 auctions resulting in 14 sales and an 87.5 per cent clearance rate. The Geelong suburb of Thomson recorded 13 sales and an impressive clearance rate of 86.7 per cent from 15 auctions, while Ballarat Central had a clearance rate of 86 per cent and 37 sales from 43 auctions. Rounding out the top five top performers in terms of clearance rate in 2018 was Grovedale with 46 auctions resulting in 38 selling under the hammer and an 82.6 per cent clearance rate. Geelong suburbs featured in the top four Regional Victorian towns when it came to auction volumes in 2018. Belmont topped the list with 181 auctions resulting in 142 sales and a 78.5 per cent clearance rate. Second was Geelong West with 125 auctions, followed by Highton with 115 and Newtown which hosted 102 auctions. Rounding out the top five was Torquay with 90 auctions.
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Happy faces at DSA event Smiles were on dials at the Disabled Surfers Association (DSA) event held at Ocean Grove main beach on Sunday 3 February. Warm conditions were on hand for DSA volunteers and enthusiastic participants. The DSA provides an inclusive experience for all people with any disability to experience the rush of riding a wave. The next DSA event takes place on Sunday 3 March at Ocean Grove main beach.
Mphatso Children's Foundation was an idea that came from Ocean Grove's Robyn Casey.
It’s all about giving In 2002, Ocean Grove's Robyn Casey visited Kande Beach on the shores of Lake Malawi, Africa. Robyn was immediately confronted and challenged by the poverty and societal conditions impacting the local people but at the same time was amazed by their warmth and resilience in spite of these conditions. And that's when Mphatso Children's Foundation was born. Mphatso Children's Foundation came from
Robyn's awareness that children in this district were often going up to three days without a proper meal. Initially Robyn began a small nursery school in Mkuonda Village to ensure that the primary school aged children in the village received a nutritious meal a day and a pre-school education. From this small start in 2004 Mphatso has grown and now feeds and educates over 1000 children a day through 12 nursery schools, and is now spread along a 40km stretch of Lake Malawi. Mphatso is a registered NGO in Ma-
lawi and a registered charity in Australia. Mphatso is funded purely by donations of which 100% goes directly to the work of the foundation at Kande Beach. Local Ocean Grove friends of Mphatso are running a car boot sale to raise funds for this valuable work on Saturday 2 March from 8.30am to 1.30pm at The Wave, corner of Wallington Road and Lake Avenue, Ocean Grove. Cost is $20 per site. For more information, contact Liz Pounder at 0467-969 544.
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Short-story comp winner's very memorable teacher Terry Draper was the winner of Alan Cobham's short-story competition this month. The theme was 'A memorable teacher' and judges awarded Terry first prize, which was presented at Bookgrove last week. Next month's competition is based around 'The two of us'. It can simply be your opinion of a friend/partner AND your friend's/partner's opinion of you. Entries close on Sunday 17 March and should be sent to acobham@bigpond.com. Alan is encouraging more men to be involved. So far, no adult males have entered the competition. Get your thinking caps on guys. Here's Terry's winning entry: He was certainly one of those characters you could never forget! Even now, so many decades later, if anyone ever begins talking about a teacher they remember, a vision of him immediately springs to my mind. Terry Draper was the winner of the second short story competition. The theme for this competition was 'A Memorable Teacher' and Terry's entry was judged the best. Colonel Dennehey was his name - note, not Mr Dennehey - Colonel Dennehey. I don't know if the education department afforded him the courtesy of retaining his military rank or prior to his employment, he insisted upon it. He had served in both WWI and WWII, so, as far as I'm concerned, he deserved whatever recognition he sought in civilian life. Very tall, with ram-rod military bearing and a beautifully-waxed, thin moustache, he was an imposing figure and had a reputation to match. Our immediate impression was that he was a person to be respected.
It was the mid 1950s and he was my French and Latin teacher at Middle Park Central School in Melbourne. He was extremely strict and particularly hard on the boys. Woe betide any who could not remember their French vocabulary or decline their Latin verbs. Of course corporal punishment was in vogue at the time, and I well remember Colonel Dennehey's long, thin cane whacking across a desk or two, when he thought that a student's attention was waning. Fortunately I didn't have to worry. At the time I had long, chestnut ringlets, which perhaps reminded him of a lost love or a small daughter now grown, because he was kindness itself to me. (I have to add here that I was a hopeless 'goody-goody' too. Unlike some of the sports-loving boys, I really liked Latin and French, so it wasn't an onerous task for me to actually do my homework.) After my two years at Middle Park, I completed my education at a 'girls only' secondary school where there were no teachers who even remotely resembled Colonel Dennehey or followed his 'modus operandi' to studentlearning and discipline. I assume he remained at Middle Park until he retired. I only know that years later I saw a photo of him in one of the daily newspapers. He was leading the Anzac Day March through the streets of Melbourne, an honour afforded to very few, and public recognition of his long and faithful service to his country. I felt very proud of him and thankful that, for two short but memorable years, he had played such an important part in both my education and personal development. He was such a unique character; it's no wonder I've never forgotten him.
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The land of ice The Voice might be local to Ocean Grove but it sure has developed a reputation for reaching all sorts of far-flung locations around the globe. And the latest hangout couldn't be flung any further, with the Voice turning up this month in south-east Iceland, of all places. Holidaying editor Justin Flynn emailed this pic of the paper overlooking a frozen Icelandic village, a world away from the Bellarine Peninsula's sizzling summer.
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Leopold Elvis impersonator Jack Gatto makes a triumphant return to Geelong next month. "I fell in love with who he was as an entertainer and a person," he said. Almost a decade later Gatto would win tribute competitions at Parkes, Surfers Paradise and even Crown Casino. The Parkes win earned him a trip to Memphis where he made the top 24 Elvis Tribute Worldwide. He would go on to perform for some of Elvis's family in 2016 during five shows at the
iconic Graceland mansion and become friends with The King's cousin Louise Smith. But perhaps Gatto's strangest gig as Elvis was performing alongside iconic children's band The Wiggles. He was sitting at home on the couch when he got a text message from the band's Anthony Fields. "Anthony and I had been talking quite a bit," he said.
"He said, would you like to come to Rod Laver Arena." The Kings of Rock and Soul: Elvis and Tom features an orchestra and choir as Gatto and Cupple tear through Elvis' and Tom Jones' greatest hits. While Elvis Presley and Tom Jones were close real-life friends they only appeared on stage together a couple of times.
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Performing for thousands of screaming Elvis fans has become a regular gig for Leopold's Jack Gatto since he won an Australia-wide competition to impersonate the king. Gatto's life changed forever at Parkes Elvis Festival in 2015 after winning a tribute in front of 7000 people in the year of The King's 80th birthday. "I entered it for a bit of fun," the 27-yearold said. "I won it and it just took off from there." After winning international renown and performing on cruises and stages across the world following the fateful appearance, Gatto returns to Geelong next month for a once-off show. He joins The Voice finalist and Tom Jones impersonator James Cupples in The Kings of Rock and Soul at Geelong Performing Arts Centre on 9 March. Gatto was impressed Cupples' voice and work ethic in previous shows together. "He's phenomenal," he said. "The show is not gimmicky in any way - it's actually showing true respect to (Presley and Jones) as entertainers." Gatto first discovered his talent for impersonating Elvis when his Dad played records around the house, much to the embarrassment of the then-16-year-old. "I used to say, 'turn it off Dad! I can sing like this bloke!' and he said, 'no one can sing like this bloke, he's Elvis Presley'." Gatto accepted the challenge and amazed his dad, who heard the resemblance to The King in his voice. The revelation led Gatto to study Elvis concerts and shows to mimic his moves and mannerisms.
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We’re walking in Memphis Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Rufus Thomas Jnr and Howlin' Wolf all had one thing in common: they all launched their careers at the famous Sun Record Company in Memphis. Relive the amazing music and classic tales of Sun's early years right here on the Bellarine. The Songs That Made Memphis was the brain child of good friends, Damon Smith and David Cosma. It was written after numerous passionate conversations about the studio and the need for someone to perform the music, as authentically as possible, to the thousands of fans of Sun Records, and the era in which it was born. The Songs That Made Memphis takes famous tales and often hilarious anecdotes from Sun Records artists, and its creator, Sam Phillips. The show is fully endorsed by the family of Sam Phillips. "The Songs that Made Memphis is a potent homage to the birthplace of rock n roll, an utter belter of a show," said InDaily.com.au. "This show was packed full of energy and passion, the set list was out of this world, It was brilliant," said Beat Magazine. The narrative and music combination is designed to inform and educate the audience while rocking them senseless and it's this amalgamation of good humour, excellent musicality and great story telling that makes for a world class production and a wonderfully entertaining audience experience. Cabaret seating is booked out, but theatre seating is still available. When: 2 March from 8pm to 10.30pm Where: Potato Shed, Drysdale Cost: adult: $42, concession $38
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Last Tuesday of every month
Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/ seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 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.
Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.
First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Geelong East Men's Shed, Coppards Rd, East Geelong at 7.30 pm. Contact president Warwick Hansen 0419 563 904, secretary Dave Davies 0419 998 781 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Fly tying is held on the third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm. 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
Surf's up for Georgia Georgia Knight of Geelong West was the lucky winner of Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill's Coca-Cola surfboard competition. Pictured is Coca-Cola rep Kris and Piping
Hot's Dave with the winning entry. The competition ran over summer with hundreds of entries. Georgia was excited when Dave phone her to tell the good news.
WHAT’S ON Music/live events Barwon Heads Hotel Check Barwon Heads Hotel on Facebook for the latest. Piping Hot Chicken Shop Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs. Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall Making waves music/poetry afternoon every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm5.30pm. Ocean Grove Hotel See http://oceangrovehotel.com.au/whats-on/ for upcoming events.
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Markets and fairs Bellarine Community Farmers' Market Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park. Barwon Heads Community Hall Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.
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Get active Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@ gmail.com Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Monday 9.15am Gentle low impact exercise to music for 55 to whatever. All fitness levels and ages. Everyone welcome. Phone Marg on 0407-244 767. Thursday 1pm, Craft Group. Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335 Queenscliff RSL Hall Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335. Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Phone 5251 3393
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Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Phone 0435 481 920. Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group. 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 phone Helen 0411-534 899. Carpet Bowls Indoor carpet bowls starting 4 February. Meet new friends and play a friendly game of bowls. All ages welcome. Parks Hall, Portarlington. Mondays from 12.30pm to 3pm. Cost $4 includes afternoon tea. Contact Neighbourhood House, 5259 2290, after hours 0431-789 048.
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Ocean Grove RSL, 2pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club.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 Graeme 0428-500 462, 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
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Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson's Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.
Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter's Church Hall.
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Thursdays
Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30pm, at Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street, Ocean Grove. Phone 0417 591 182. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads. All abilities and voices welcome. Phone Jo on 5254 2670. Ocean Grove Chess Club, Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm, $2.50 per session. If you are interested in playing or learning chess - then join us. A friendly and sociable group assisting beginners and players returning to the enjoyable traditional game. Phone Julie 5255 4294 or Ralph 0431 458 100. Ocean Grove Bellarine Training and Community Hub, 1 John Dory Dr, Ocean Grove, or email reception@btach.com.au.
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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 lesserknown Australian artist such as 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
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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 Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am. History
First Wednesday of every month
Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.
Fourth Monday of every month
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 Bellarine Training and Community Hub Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.
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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: every Wednesday, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.
Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Gary 0408-812 438.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.
Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of month, 10.15am, to enjoy a free cuppa and a chat. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along. 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. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace, Tuesdays at 1pm. Also Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.
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Wednesdays
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 Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch meeting 7.30pm Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889 456.
Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect the coastline. Phone Fran 0429 237 661. Ocean Grove Craft and Chat Circle, Thursdays (during school term), 9.30am to 11.30am, $2, The Uniting Church Hall , Eggleston St. Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch social craft eve 7.30pm, Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889456.
Fridays Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of each month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards. Visitors welcome. Inquiries to 5258 3435 or 5278 9796. Queenscliff Croquet Club Introduction to Croquet sessions on Fridays,1.30pm-3pm. For bookings, contact Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.
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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. Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome to join in. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244.
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.
First and third Tuesday of every month
Sundays
Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
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Getting into the Groove Driving into Ocean Grove on Wallington Rd, you can't help but notice the quirky message on the A-frame outside Groove Cafe. It's the same fun and friendly welcome you receive when you walk into Tony and Ivy's family-owned eatery. Groove is a popular spot among locals and tradies. You only need to have one of the awardwinning pies, famous sausage rolls or dumplings or great coffees to understand why people become regulars. Tony and Ivy treat all their customers like family.
And the Voice can vouch personally for Groove's burgers.Choose between several variations of burgers from the Groove, the Big Groove, Spicy Red, Veggie, Spicy Chicken, Groove Kitchen or Kids burgers. Groove also offers a large range of curries, soups, lasagne, risotto and pies to take all the fuss out of your weeknight meal. Even more, there's somewhere for the little ones to play outside while you have your coffee. Head over to 56 Wallington Rd, right next to the service station, and see for yourself why these guys won last year's Rotary Club Small Business Excellence Award.
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Two large pizzas for $34 When Ocean Grovers think about pizza, they inevitably turn to the tried and true option Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta. The team at Ocean Grove Pizza has been delivering quality pizzas and pastas to locals and holidaymakers for years. What not try one of the new gourmet pizzas on offer. The gourmet vegetarian is a vegie lover's delight, while the brand new shepherd's pie is to die for. One of the most-popular specials is the 'two large pizzas' deal where you can order two scrumptious pizzas for $34. Of course the team doesn't just specialise
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Little egrets are thriving I've had a strange few weeks with a few visits to the optometrist necessary, so I haven't been out and about with my usual gusto. We've had a few brief showers of rain but nothing to write home about, so the rain dance has not been working very well. I'll have to increase the tempo. I was feeling a bit despondent until I thought I'd go and check out Tom Fletcher's little egret colony on the Bellarine Peninsula. I saw at least 10 juvenile birds and loved observing the youngsters run around on the tree tops when the parent birds returned from feeding. There were also a few nankeen night herons in the vicinity but the only juvenile night heron I saw was deceased. The egrets looked to be thriving, and as little egrets are critically endangered in Victoria it's great to see some youngsters. Speaking of critically endangered birds, there's some promising news on the hooded plover front. One hoodie chick that hatched in Point Lonsdale fledged last week. The triplets at Collendina Beach were due to fledge the same day but when volunteers checked the site on Sunday there were only two chicks left, which was such a shame. The parent birds of the triplets (now sadly twins) had eight unsuccessful attempts at breeding last year, so it is lovely that they have had some success this year. There is also a two-week old chick near the Point Lonsdale lighthouse, where Kevin saw a
Kevin's picture of swans at Swan Bay. few kestrels a few weeks ago, so I also wish this chick lots of luck. I think I was feeling despondent due to the low numbers of raptors I have (not been) seeing. I drove all the way from Ocean Grove to Bermagui a few weeks ago and did not see one raptor for the whole journey. I kept thinking of the person who poisoned over 100 magnificent birds in Gippsland last year, and I couldn't help thinking that the impact of this was very obvious. When I went to Hospital Swamp, Connewarre, on my way to work, where I am usually guaranteed to see my raptor of the day (a raptor a day keeps the doctor away), I didn't even spot one swamp harrier last week, which is most unusual. I also drove from Ocean Grove to Portarlington and did not see one raptor, where as I used to see several species (little eagle, nankeen kestrel, black-shouldered kite, and brown falcon) on a regular basis. I cheered up somewhat when I did spot a
beautiful little eagle on a power pole between Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale, so I know that the raptors are around, and maybe they are just hiding from me. I did see a flock of around 20 glossy ibis at Hospital Swamp, which was lovely, and a buffbanded rail at Jerringot. Wallington resident Heidi has been leading a campaign opposing the destruction of the two lakes in the Homestead Aged Care facility. The plan is to fill the lakes in and create a large car park at the facility. The ponds create a lovely habitat for waterfowl, ducks, turtles and frogs. The turtles and frogs will be killed when tonnes of dirt will be shovelled over the top of them. This is another reason to feel very despondent. I received an email from Kevin who observed about six or seven swans flying in a westerly direction across the water from the far side of the bridge in Swan Bay. They were about 15 metres above the water when one of them dropped vertically and landed in the wa-
Red wattlebird ter with a crashing sound that was very audible on my side of the bay. The other swans flew on regardless while the crashed one swam on as if nothing untoward had happened. Maybe the swan was practising for the swan diving championships. I also received an email from Ocean Grove local Annette Hatten, who has her own bird photography website, which can be found at annettehatten.com/. Annette's images are truly fabulous. And I received an email with a photo from Colin, who asked me to identify a bird in his giant bird of paradise shrub. The bird was a red wattlebird. Thanks Colin for your email.
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BARWON COAST UPDATE Goodbye Summer The 2019 busy summer season is drawing to a close. This year again saw our caravan parks at capacity and thousands of beach goers visiting our coastal reserves. Barwon Coast staff worked hard throughout the summer to cope with this influx of visitors and provide the services that make a visit to the Barwon Coast so great. We have been pleased to receive positive community feedback on our Barwon Coast Beach Bus, New Years Eve Fireworks display, the Wonderland Spiegeltent and summer food vendors along the Ocean Grove Spit area. Not only do these services allow equitable and enjoyable access to a coastal holiday for thousands of visitors, but the revenue earned from the caravan parks and other coastal leases and licences funds our works within the coastal reserves. The new Surf Beach Complex being built at Ocean Grove Main Beach will house the Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club and the new ‘The Dunes’ restaurant. The complex build is on track to be finished in May 2019. ‘The Dunes’ restaurant is scheduled to open mid-year.
TAC tackle marine debris on the Barwon Coast 25 staff from the Traffic Accident Commission (TAC) recently spent the day learning about the Barwon Coast and helping the Barwon Coast team in environmental field work. The TAC team conducted a litter audit on the Barwon Estuary foreshore where over 1650 plastics were collected amongst other items. Thanks to these wonderful volunteers for all their efforts. oceangrovevoice.com.au
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Best paw forward Whatever your training needs are, Pawtastic Paws are here to help! The team at Pawtastic Paws knows that every dog is different. They tailor their services to meet customer's individual needs and pride themselves on quality service. Their approach is holistic with an aim to improve daily life for owners and their dogs. The Pawtastic Paws team believes in fair leadership, empathy, care and safety for beloved pets. The Pawtastic Paws services include boutique group classes including obedience, so-
cialisation and enrichment activities at their indoor/outdoor venue, individual behavioural consultations including a training guide and follow up consult and training walks for dogs that require additional socialisation when out and about. Pawtastic Paws is located at 16 Bowen Road in Point Lonsdale. For more information, visit pawtasticpaws.com.au or phone 0406 389 506 or 0411 836 030. Pawtastic Paws now have Tuesday evening classes available as well!
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Benefits of a species-appropriate diet Did you ever consider, wild dogs and cats are perfectly adapted to their diet of hunting and scavenging, consuming whole raw prey replete with meat, bones, offal and limited plant matter? The key to keeping your pet at an ideal weight and nutritionally fit at the cellular level is a species-appropriate, high animal protein, moisture-rich, raw diet replete with enzymes and probiotics for cleaner teeth and a healthy gut microbiome, free from fillers, chemicals and preservatives. Did you know, just as we humans suffer from degenerative diseases like obesity, diabetes, cataracts, kidney failure, auto-immune disease and cancer, so do our dogs and cats? Cats and dogs now have the highest cancer rates of any species on earth and chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disease is at an epidemic level. Many of these diseases are linked to inap-
propriately high levels of starch and sugars in the modern diet leading to insulin resistance and ongoing inflammation in the body. Processed, 'kibbled' and canned foods are produced using high temperatures and excessive levels of inappropriate starches which produce highly toxic by-products leading to the slow erosion of your pet's health. Benefits of feeding raw include: Weight control Superior joint and bone health Strengthened immune system with fewer allergies Improved skin - decreased itching, soft shiny coat Healthier teeth and fresher breath Reduced stool volume and odour Enhanced reproductive health And a longer, happier, disease-free life with fewer vet's bills.
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Cherished Pets to the rescue When Mr Green needed home veterinary assistance for his cat, he knew who to call. The Cherished Pets vet team was there in a whisker of time, and established that 'Smudge' was suffering suspected hyperthyroidism, a common disease of geriatric cats. As an eligible beneficiary for support from the Cherished Pets Foundation charity, Mr Green was able to access the diagnostic tests Smudge needed, and she is now receiving lifesaving medication. The Cherished Pets team continues to monitor her at home. Cherished Pets is a unique award-winning social veterinary enterprise that is proud to call Ocean Grove its home. "We opened our community pet hub in the heart of old Ocean Grove along the Madeley St strip of shops for a reason," Cherished Pets founder and veterinarian Dr Alicia Kennedy explains. "We believe in the power of pets to connect people. Through our hub we can offer a private veterinary service that in turn enables our social mission. "More importantly though, it is a special place for pet lovers to connect and access support and resources needed to keep our cherished pets healthy and well through all life stages."
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Grand opening at Sargeants The office is the second in the Sargeants Geelong stable, and will expand the services already offered across the Surf Coast, Lara, Winchelsea and Bannockburn. Sargeants Bellarine is part of the Sargeants franchise that was established in 1978 and is the leading conveyancing network in Victoria with more than 30 branches. The new branch offers residential and commercial conveyancing services, with full solicitor support though its internal legal department. Director, Jen Nelson, is excited to introduce
the company to Bellarine Peninsula residents. "Our team has an excellent understanding of the local area, and we're passionate about making the conveyancing process simple and easy to understand," Ms Nelson said. "We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, every time. You're in safe hands." Sargeants Bellarine is located at 2/63 The Terrace, Ocean Grove and open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. For more information phone 5255 2585 or go to sargeantsbellarine.com.au. Jack from JTM Electrical with daughter Alaska.
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JTM Electrical is a family owned business servicing Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and surrounds. JTM Electrical strives to provide exceptional service and quality electrical work that surpasses your expectations. They pride themselves on their reputation for quality workmanship, competitive prices and superior customer service. It is JTM Electorical's philosophy and the reputation behind the JTM Electrical name that makes the company different from the rest. With customer service as our number one priority, we are dedicated to a policy that guarantees:
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Award winner has passion Irons McDuff Architecture is a small award winning design studio, specialising in residential and community projects. Principles are focused on people and place; the story of clients, community and context. Having worked on the Bellarine for more than 20 years, they are familiar with the unique aspects of living and working this side of the bay. They see architecture as a collaborative process. Coming together with clients, designers and builders, they aspire to produce a well crafted architecture of space, form and materials which enrich the human experience. Completed works range from inner city to remote country and coastal regions, each exploring the intrinsic characteristics of the project requirements and character of place. Their privileged location on the Bellarine enables changeable days amongst ice cream shops, excellent coffee, wine bars and lunch time surfs. To find out more, see ironsmcduff. com.au. Irons McDuff Architecture has two local studios. One in Barwon Heads at 23 Ozone Road (5254 1337) and another at Point Lonsdale, 63 Point Lonsdale Road.
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Great service Yes! There is a furniture shop in Ocean Grove. Bellarine Furniture and Bedding is located in the Industrial Estate in Ocean Grove, right opposite Ocean Grove Automotive and The Salvos. And believe it or now they have been there for 14 years. The Industrial Estate has been growing steadily over the years and attracting more and more people and saving locals the long trip into Geelong for what is mostly covered right here in our own town. Bellarine Furniture has all your household and office furniture needs covered. They have on trend, quality and affordable
bedroom furniture, mattresses, dining and lounge room furniture, sofa beds and spare bedroom options, children's beds and bunk and much, much more. They offer free delivery, set up and removal of old furniture to all items purchased, no matter how big or small. Bellarine Furniture aims to provide a service to our town that cannot be matched. On delivery of any order they will deliver the goods, assemble it in your house, take away an old item and take all the packaging and rubbish with them. You are simply left with your new item ready to go.
Introducing Ocean Grove's very own brewery, BrewiColo.
Something’s brewing in OG Ocean Grove's very own brewery, BrewiColo Brewing Co, has had a successful start since opening in December. Locals Kay Godfrey and Chilla Tuicolo are behind the family owned independent craft brewery which started from the love of beer and desire to bring something new and refreshing to the Ocean Grove community. Inspiration was taken from Chilla's Fijian background, with the business taking on the ambience of an island time vibe, fun palm tree logo and of course great craft beer. The brewery is kid and pet friendly with a set up so beer lovers and alike can not only enjoy a cold Brewi or two but also watch the
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Busy boardriders are back It's been a busy couple of weeks to start the second half of the 2018-19 13th Beach Boardriders season. Starting with the new pairs format for the annual Tropical Doom Australia Day Comp, closely followed by an informative night with past WSL Head Judge and now WSL Commissioner, Ritchie Porte and finally the fifth Aggregate Comp sponsored by Quiksilver held at Beacon and Little Raafs. Winners in the Australia Day comp were: Open Division - Ben and Sim Collier, Senior Division - Cam Lamperd and Michael Higgins, Parent and Child - Greg and Jack Bassett, Masters - Paul Kelly and Renee Forward, Boys - Jack and Max Bassett, Girls: Alexi and Dahlia Feldman, Juniors - Taj McPhee and Finbar Crapp. Comp 5 for the Micro Groms and Super Grom Divisions was held at Little Raafs with great conditions that slowly deteriorated during the day. A revised initiative saw the Under 6 Division returning to participation based event with all the Micro Groms ripping and having a great time. In the Under 8s Kai Colman cemented his number one ranking with his fifth straight win. Alby Nuzium was second and Pat Edwards was third. The girls Under 10 Division saw Arabella Amos with her first win, closely followed by Alexi Feldman in second and Lily Sopoviski in third. The under 10 division was a tight event which saw Teal Lamperd with another strong win. Runner up was Kia Coleman, surfing up an age group and third was Kai Pritchett. Dahlia Feldman found herself back on top of the ratings with a win in the Under 12 Girls. Ruby Edwards had her best result with a second place and Kaia Martin was third. The hotly contested Under 12 Boys saw Harry Farrer in his comeback event with a win over the consistent Max Bassett. Joel Bartley took out third and Brodie Scott was fourth. In the Premier Grom Division, the Under 14s Jack Bassett managed to come out on top narrowly edging out his great mate Isaiah Norling with Kai Keenan third and Remy Roberts fourth. As the season rushes to a close in the Open Divisions and with the aggregate point scores close in most divisions, the competition was fierce at comp 5 sponsored by Quiksilver. With a bigish swell, strong cross winds and very rippy conditions, good waves were hard to come by at Beacon for the seniors, but some nuggets were found including a huge left-hand barrel by Josh Johnson Baxter in his Open A heat resulting in a 10-point ride. Charlie Mahoney surfed with confidence and composure in difficult conditions finding two waves in the good range to hold out Zeph Lamperd in the Under 16 Cadet Division. Jas-
Arabella Amos in action. (pictures Gary Stephens)
Max Bassett up and going.
Felix Todd looking the goods.
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per Blair was third and Isaiah Norling fourth. Unfortunately the Junior Men's Division was low on numbers for this comp with Fletch Callahan taking out the top spot. Congratulations to recent new arrival to the club, Daniel Ryan on winning his first Open B competition. Daniel surfed extremely strongly executing some radical turns and big hacks in his heat and the final. Dan edged out Trevor Sopovski in second with Brendan Johnstone third and Ben Stacey fourth. The Senior final went down to the wire with Michael Crapp going wave for wave with Cam Lamperd and Shawn Todd, with Michael just edging out Cam in the dying minutes scoring
14.60 to Cam's 14.40. Minor placings went to Shawn Todd and Marcus Casey. It looked like club legend Mark Hutson was to get his revenge on young gun Greg Bassett in the Masters Division, with Mark leading up until the final minute when Greg dropped into a bomb scoring a huge 8.50 relegating Huston to second in consecutive comps. Trevor Sopovoski was a close third, Shane Vincent forth and Craig Lloyd fifth. Josh Johnston-Baxter showed he was back in form with solid surfing in the Open A Division. After his 10-point ride in his opening heat he put the other competitors on notice. In the final Josh again found two waves in
the excellent range and was able to hold out fast finishing Shawn Todd to be back in the winners' circle. Zeph Lamperd was third and Sim Collier fourth. A huge thanks to all our sponsors for this comp, especially Quiksilver, Pretty's Meats and Bakers Delight at the Ocean Grove Marketplace. The next comp will be held over the weekend of 10 and 11 March and is sponsored by Green Room Surf, Skate and Cafe. Look forward to seeing everyone there, and remember to keep an eye on our social media sites for updates. Gaz and Greg
SOUL longboarders kick off season after delayed start The SOUL Longboard club kicked off its 2019 season with a slightly delayed club day on Sunday 10 February. The delay was caused by unfavourable conditions on the scheduled day of Saturday. Contest director Brian Tucker made the call to move it to Sunday and it turned out to be a good decision. Surfers were greeted with a dropping tide and good 2- to 3-foot swell. Winds held up mainly from the northeast all day which helped feather the waves. President Andy Brown addressed the awaiting crowd to update them on some new ideas and updates to OHS requirements. Once this was over membership forms were being handed in and registrations were being entered in a flurry of activity. There has been an influx of new members and all were keen to hit the water. Open A was first in the water and a number of heats saw some great surfing from all. The rest of a busy day was made up of working through the various age and style groups and getting all heats done ready for the finals. The tide had filled in by the time the finals were started and most of the surfers made good use of the conditions. oceangrovevoice.com.au
Kevin Hunter in action. A great turnout of both junior girls and boys was great to see and some of them will be challenging the surfers in the open and age divisions. The next club day for SOUL is on 16 March. Meet at Ocean Grove Main Beach at 7am. First heat in the water by 8am. Contact SOUL through Facebook, Instagram, or soullongboardclub.com.au.
Brent Womersley catches a wave. (pictures Sam Tucker) Wednesday, 27 February, 2019
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Cobras to open season
The Ocean Grove SLSC Junior Championships on Sunday were the ideal dress rehearsal for Nippers ahead of the Junior State Championships season finale in Lorne. Around 130 local Nippers took part in the junior club event at Ocean Grove main beach in warm conditions and a low tide on 17 February. Ocean Grove SLSC Nipper Assistant Coaching and Training Coordinator, Peter Walsh said it was a great turnout that showcased the skills of all junior competitors from the season. "Our Club Champs showcased the skills throughout the season as well going out there and having fun and supporting their teammates, while at the same time replicating that competitor atmosphere in preparation for the Junior State Championships," Walsh told the Voice. Walsh said it was a special day for Under 8 Nippers, who did not compete at the Lorne based state titles on 23 and 24 February. The club titles at the Ocean Grove SLSC culminated with a junior event for Under 8s with fellow Nippers, coaches and parents lining the beach to support. "We have had a big group of Under 8s and they have just had fun all year, they enjoy coming out getting out the back - the skills they have learnt, the coaches that they have had (are) fantastic," he said. Walsh paid tribute to club junior coaches for their hard work this season including the outgoing Adam Foord. "It was about increasing numbers of coaches, just so more kids can get out in the water - we can have more eyes on kids to build their skills," Walsh said. "Our main coach in the Under 8s Adam (Foord) has got a child in Under 13s so it is his last year in Nippers. "He is really emotional about the fact he won't be part of the program next year - we are starting a bit of a viral campaign #bringbackadam - we want him back next year."
Ocean Grove Cobras will officially launch season 2019 with a fun family gala day on Sunday 3 March from 1pm to 3pm. The day, at Collendina reserve, will allow the local community the opportunity to get to know the town's junior football club while having some fun at the same time. Highlights will include skills and fitness sessions, jumping castles, games, merchandise sales and the opportunity to register for the season ahead. Last year's first ever Cobras gala day was attended by over 200 children and their families, and as a result of its success it's back this year with exciting new additions. With the prominence of junior sport in this growing region and some ambitious plan around new club rooms for our club, the OGCJFC has invited local politicians to the event and they have kindly taken up the invitation. Confirmed attendees include, Corangamite member Sarah Henderson, Corangamite opposition member Libby Coker, along with state Bellarine member Lisa Neville. Bellarine ward councillors for the City of Greater Geelong, Trent Sullivan and Stephanie Asher will also be in attendance. Adding to the attendee list, much to our players delight, are a surprise Geelong Cats player and several players from the Ocean Grove seniors, including current coach and exCobra, Jordy Jones. "Our gala day isn't a political function but an event to celebrate the kids, our club and the community we live in," Ocean Grove Cobras president Shaun Stow said. "We have invited key political figures to see what our club is all about and for them to see the restraints we currently have with size of clubrooms and no girls facilities etc. "This year we will field 16 teams in our local competition and welcome over 200 Auskickers to our home ground each Friday night. It's safe to say that junior football is absolutely booming in this town. We look forward to growing these numbers even further post gala day 2019." OGCJFC's season 2019 kicks off on April 26.
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Ocean Grove SLSC Under 8 girls take part in the Wade event.
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Grove holds another successful Classic Fours event A revised format, a full field of 38 teams, over 30 past or present state representatives all led to another successful RT Edgar Ocean Grove Classic Fours. The format this year tweaked from previous years due to dwindling numbers saw the competitors compete in seven games of 12 ends with each game carrying a two hour time limit. The duration of the tournament was also reduced to two days but still carried the enormous prize pool of $18,000. Peter Condon was back to defend his 2018 crown but this year teamed up with a completely different line up. Ben Loughlin (Altona), David Donaldson (Glenroy) and skipper Dane Mckinnon (Altona) joined forces with Condon (Glenroy) to finish the best of the best only dropping one match throughout the event. Justin Short (Moonee Valley) and his side of Danny Dugina and Matt Breasley (both Essendon) and Mark Johnston (Moonee Valley) were in the box seat going into round seven but dropped their final match which cost them first place and they had to settle for runner up. Once again the Ocean Grove Bowls Club acknowledges the support of RT Edgar in supporting one of the best Men's Fours events on the calendar, all the volunteers and staff that made the event a huge success. OCEAN Grove's Division One midweek team will look for bragging rights this week when they meet second placed Torquay in the final home and away match of the season. Both Ocean Grove and Torquay are locked into the top two which will see them go head to head in the semi-finals next Tuesday. The top of the table position is up for grabs with the Grovers holding a slight four point advantage. The reining premiers secured a win on the road last week when they got the better of Highton on their carpet. Carol Howarth, Jeff Howarth, Rod Brehaut and Faye Richardson in total control all day taking the rink win 4230 VOICE
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18 which certainly helped set up the overall 24 shot win. A win last week against RSL at home should nearly be enough to save Division One-2 from relegation. Their last match of the season at Queenscliff will not be an easy task but any points gained will certainly assist in remaining in Division One next year. Three important rink wins led to an overall clean sweep of points for the Division three team against Highton. Third on the ladder a chance at finishing top two is alive but the certainty is they are safe and worst case will look forward to an elimination final next Tuesday. In one of the competitions closest ladders Ocean Grove's Division Four team could finish second which they currently have a grip on and with a win this week will secure but a loss could see them potentially slip to sixth. Only six points separate five teams as we head into the round 18 clash with Geelong Cement. Ray Foley, Heather Allan, Bob Brooks and Liz Braley stepped up last week with their rinks 29-19 win which was crucial to the ten match points on offer. A final round win would see Division Five
save themselves from the relegation danger zone whilst the Sixers will carry good form into their final hit out before finals. Second on the ladder and 11 points clear of third placed Barwon Heads. John Forde, Jenni Morrow, Reg Hungerford and Skipper Lorraine Oliver in fine form with their 30-11 result last week. The final showdown of the 2018-19 season for our two division seven sides will take place at Ocean Grove when the two meet in the final round. Division 7-7 sit fourth, Division 7-8 sit fifth. As simple as this - the winner plays finals. Who wants it the most? NICOLE Shortis has advanced to the final of the GBR Ladies Champion of Champions with two wins at Torquay BC on Sunday. In the quarter final Shortis defeated Drysdale's (and part time) Grover Karina Van Weel 25-19 and then went onto to defeat Leopold's Ebony Gordon 25-8 in the semi final. The final will be played Sunday 3 rd March at 10am against City of Geelong Veronica Kelly. Matt Flapper advanced through two matches defeating Steve Lane from Norlane 25-8 and then got the better of GBR President Mick Kelly
from Lara 25-14. Flapper will play the next round on Thursday 28 February at 5pm. THE current forecast of 41 degrees could play havoc for the final round of the Saturday Pennant competition. With teams just sitting outside the top four or in third place with a chance of top two the rising temperatures may put an immediate stop to those teams aspirations. Premier Division v Bareena is a clash of the competitions top two teams and the winner will take the title as ladder leader. Division One have a chance at top two but must knock over Torquay away from home and hope top side City of Geelong beat second placed Drysdale. Division Three-3 have wrapped up a top two finish whilst the Division Three-4 side had a great win last week at home against Anglesea which will see them finish midfield on the ladder only one win back from the top four. A win against bottom side Clifton Springs in Division Five will secure their spot in the same division for next season. Division Six will be hoping to replicate last week's effort in their final match to lock in a spot in the finals. The full count of eighteen points against City of Geelong exactly what was needed ahead of the round 18 fixture with Eastern Park. The Sevens will play finals but it will only be a question of whether it's a qualifying final or elimination final. A win this week will cement a qualifying final. Division Ten took the match points to lock in the double chance and Bob Nicol, Maureen Brooks, John Hoult and Martin VanDoren stole the show with theor 37-17 win. Division Eleven had their first win which has pushed them up the ladder. Kevin Richards skipping his very first game of pennant in control all day to win his rink 28-22. Heather Quilty chipped in for two points with her team's 24-22 win. oceangrovevoice.com.au
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By Mark Heenan
Young Snakes in narrow win
Barwon Heads sent an ominous warning to its BPCA rivals with a stunning four wicket win over Ocean Grove at RT Fuller Oval on Saturday. The loss was significant for the Grubbers, Ocean Grove fell from first to third on the A1 ladder with reigning A Grade premier Anglesea moving into top spot with a 31-run win over Barrabool. Anglesea, second-placed Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove are all on 57 points with the top three ladder positions separated by percentage, while Jan Juc (43 points) sits in fourth spot. "There is a few chinks in our armour and there is a few things we need to iron out," Ocean Grove captain coach Paul Jubber said. "We are not playing overly good cricket across the board - we are letting themselves down in certain parts of the game and it is costing us very dearly." The Grubbers, who escaped with a draw after Collendina gained the upper hand of its two-day clash on 9 February, last tasted victory on 26 January in their one-day game against the Cobras. Seagull batsman Luke Michell was a star on day two against Ocean Grove, he scored 57 not out to guide his side to victory. Chasing 226 for victory Barwon Heads won with 21 balls to spare after it finished at 6/227 from 71.3 overs. "Luke's innings was unreal - but so were the other partnerships throughout (the day)," Barwon Heads captain Sam Schaller said. "Always a big game against Ocean Grove and we were keen to get one back on them from early in the year." Jubber who could not fault his bowlers, said losing 5/22 with the bat on 16 February was a key factor in the loss. The Grubbers made 8/225 from 75 overs on the smallish surrounds at Barwon Heads. "I thought when we lost 5 for 20 or so really cost us towards the end of the innings, 30 or 40 runs at the end of the innings would have been a big difference for us," Jubber said. "We had a fantastic start and we didn't capitalise on that start and in the end it cost us having a total of 225 instead of 250, 260 didn't enable us to defend it. "I think our bowlers were really good and I think they bowled to the plans we set and Luke Michell batted very well." Matt Caulfield (2/38) and Lindon Giuffrida (2/70) each took two wickets. The defeat was compounded with a hamstring injury to Grubber assistant coach and batsman Anton Scholtz. Scholtz, who retired hurt on 16 not out on day one, faces a race against time to be fit for the finals and will be sidelined for his side's two-day round 14 clash against Portarlington
UNDER 13 WALTER In the final home and away game for the season, U/13 Walter hosted the Barwon Heads at Bellarine Secondary College. The Seagulls won the toss and sent the Cobras in. Jack Every (36 ret) and George Every (11) batted well on day one but day two saw Lucas Anderson bat the entire day after being not out at the end for a very patient 27 not out and steering the Cobras to victory in a close one. The bowling was good on day one but poor on day two letting the Seagulls back into the game. The Cobras gave the opposition 70 extras. Jack Every, George Every, Jack Hammond and James Stow all took one wicket each but the standout with the ball was Jack Bennett who took 2/10 off 6 overs with his mesmerising leg breaks. Barwon heads made 9/146 and the Cobras pulled up stumps for the season reaching 9/148. UNDER 13 ELLWOOD Collendina Ellwood played the final game of the year at the Snake Pit hosting Drysdale. With finals out of the question the Cobras went into the game under no pressure. The home team won the toss and batted. The Cobras were in fine form with several significant contributions. Will Cunningham (26 ret)), Luke O'Brien (28), Ned Badrock (21 ret), Ted Farrell (34), Alex Gibbon (10), Ollie Terhorst (20) and Harrisyn Wingrave (31 ret). The home team made it to a very competitive 9/265 off 52 overs. The bowling matched the batting and was very good. Luke O'Brien, Alex Gibbon, Ted Farrell and Lachie Payne all took one wicket each but the stand outs with the ball were Felix Walsh (2/13 off 4 overs) and Gus McCartney (2/7 off 4). The Cobras kept the visitors to 112 in a very dominant victory. UNDER 15s The Under 15 Combine had a rare Sunday game playing host to Newtown Chilwell at the Snake Pit. With a finals spot sewn up, the home side won the toss and put the visitors in. The bowling was solid as was the batting from the visitors. Newtown made it to a competitive 8/199 after day one. Oskar Walter, Nick Gibbon and Harvey Lardner took one wicket each while Charlie Every (2/13 off 4 overs) and Will Duncombe (2/17 off 5 overs) were the stand outs. The batting would have to be solid as it has been all year. Luca Vella and Will Duncombe looked good early both making 19 runs each and getting the reply off to a good start. Harrison O'Neill was run out for a fine 32, Nick Gibbon was aggressive for a very quick 29 but Campbell Snookes continued his fine season with another half century and had to be retired. The combine didn't quite get there falling four runs short.
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starting this Saturday. "He has done his hamstring pretty badly and that swayed the momentum of the game (on day one)," Jubber said. "It is a big loss losing Anton - we will be hoping he'll be right for finals." On day one, Sam Jubber top scored with 68, while opener Huon Bertino made 40, while Sam Schaller took 3/78 and Luke Schilling claimed 2/69 with the ball. OCEAN Grove A1 faces a must win game against Portarlington in a two-day game starting at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval this Saturday to end the home and away season. WINCHELSEA dismissed Ocean Grove A2 for only 87 from 61.3 overs on day two of their two-day clash to claim a 32-run win at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval on Saturday. The Grubbers took the honours on day one after Winchelsea was all out for 119 and 0-17 at stumps. At 0/40 the home side look destined for victory, though the visitors fought back and took 10/47 to win the game. Winchelsea bowler Matthew Partridge was the chief destroyer and finished with 5/25 from 28 overs. Winchelsea maintained second spot on the A2 ladder. OCEAN Grove C1 almost pulled off an out-
right victory against Winchelsea. Batting first Winchelsea was all out for 116 from 49.2 overs, in reply Ocean Grove declared at 4/189 from 36 overs before it sent the home side into bat again. Grubber pair Darren Craig (63) and Troy Wiseman (77 not out) dominated with the bat. Winchelsea avoided an outright defeat and ended play at 9/74 in its second dig. Ocean Grove bowler Matt Bellingham claimed seven wickets for the match taking 4/38 from 13 overs in the second innings to go with 3/16 in the first dig. DRYSDALE scored a six-wicket win over Ocean Grove in D Grade despite an unbeaten century from Nathan Madden. Madden who retired on 108 not out, hit 13 boundaries and one six in the Grubbers' total of 6/212 from 40 overs. In reply, Drysdale won with more than four overs to spare to finish at 4/214 from 35.3 overs. Hawk batsman Russell Potter retired on 105 not out. IN other developments, Craig D'Arcy will celebrate his 500th game for Ocean Grove Cricket Club this Sunday 3 March. The Grubbers will play against Wallington in the one-day game at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval, Shell Road, which begins at noon.
Cobras avoid relegation with fighting win against Port By Mark Heenan Collendina A1 avoided relegation with a hard fought 45-run victory over Portarlington in their two-day clash at home on Saturday. Chasing 253 for victory after Collendina made a competitive total of 9/252 on day one on 16 February, the Demons were all out for 207 from 69.3 overs in reply. It was a much-needed win for the Cobras, they maintained seventh spot with 24 points, while bottom-placed Drysdale remains on 12 points after their five-wicket loss to A1 finals contenders Jan Juc. "We are two games clear and we are happy with that," said Collendina captain Nathan Walter. Walter who scored his maiden A Grade century on day one with a brilliant 111, said for the Cobras to make 250 plus was an excellent outcome. Veteran Cobra Richie Peters gave Nathan Walter high praise for his efforts in the field after he saved valuable runs. The Cobras were staring down the barrel of a low first day total, at one stage they were 7/110. oceangrovevoice.com.au
"We had our backs up against the wall massively," Walter told the Voice. "We just needed a couple of blokes to bat time." Evergreen Cobra bowlers Charlie Lamb and Jye Hearps amazingly put on a 69-run partnership for the ninth-wicket. Lamb remained unbeaten on 56, while Hearps contributed a valuable 34. Walter said it was also nice to score his first A1 century and play an important role in the win. "It was good to crack the ton and it was just to get the win," he said. "It was hard fought for sure." Lamb (4/76) and Hearps (4/66) were damaging with the ball, the ace Cobra bowlers each both four wickets. Lamb and Hearps have combined for 14 wickets from their last two matches after the pair each took three wickets against Ocean Grove on 9 February. "They obviously bowled awesome," Walter described. Lamb took the prized wicket of key Portarlington all-rounder Paul McGrath for 22. Walter praised Cobra youngster Craig
Goodger for his economical bowling efforts after he finished with 1/35 from 15 overs. "Craig Goodger got the first wicket in the second over of the day and then bowled 14 more overs after that - so he bowled 15 overs," he said. "He ended up going for 30 odd runs - he set up the day for us." Portarlington captain Andrew Wedge led the way with the bat with a fine 82. Wedge shared in third-wicket 73-run partnership with Ashley Gillett (34). At 3/142 the Demons had plenty of wickets left in the shed, but needed to accelerate the run rate to push for victory. The visitors lost their last 6 wickets for 37 runs and the game was done. On day one Blake Dobbin was the leading Portarlington bowler with 4/72 from 20 overs. THE Cobras face Barwon Heads in their final A1 home and away clash for the season at Collendina. COLLENDINA B1 defeated Queenscliff by 50 runs in their two-day clash at Bellarine Secondary College's Ocean Grove campus. Batting first the Cobras made 9/212 from 75 overs as Des Every top scored with 62.
In reply Queenscliff were all out for 152 from 58.1 overs. Dean Britt the star with the ball, he took 5/49 from 21 overs. COBRA C2 bowler Clynt Combridge took 12 wickets for 46 runs in Collendina's outright win over Jan Juc at Bellbrae Reserve. Combridge, 46, ripped through the Sharks batting line-up in the first innings and finished with 7/8. Jan Juc was all out for a paltry 30 batting first. In reply Collendina made 6/149 from 40 overs. In its second dig Jan Juc were all out for 79 from 24.4 overs with Combridge the pick of the bowlers with 5/38 from 13.4 overs. The Cobras claimed the maximum 10 points and won by innings and 40 runs. NEWCOMB defeated Collendina by 161 runs in their one-day clash at Erwin Reserve in D Grade. Batting first the home side made 4/296 from its 40 overs. In reply Collendina were all out for 135 from 33.1 overs. Wednesday, 27 February, 2019
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Three-way tussle for flag Local competitors warmed up for the Life Saving Victoria Youth Senior Championships in March after the Ocean Grove SLSC Senior Club Championships were held this month. The LSV state season finale concludes with the two-day state titles in Warrnambool on 9 and 10 March. Photographer Nish Paranavitana from Nish Photography took this photo of Campbell Greeves, Flynn Kinsey and Jolyon Simpson in the Beach Flags event.
Grove a standout in surf By Mark Heenan
celled on 24 February due to the bigger surf at Lorne. Ocean Grove SLSC Junior Activities Manager Darren Ball said it was an action packed day one with organisers running more events on Saturday to accommodate for Sunday's heavier conditions. "They (LSV) tried to smash out as many events as possible (on Saturday) because they were worried about the conditions on the Sunday." Ball told the Voice. "Just the conditions, the wave conditions there was a really big sweep, it was a little bit more like a washing machine and they were
concerned for the safety of the kids." Around 94 Ocean Grove SLSC Nippers competed in the state titles at Lorne with some excellent performances produced. Local Nipper James Leahy won Best Male Water Competitor of the Year, while star OGSLSC female Pippi McIntyre was crowned Best Female Beach Competitor of the Year. Highlights of LSV state titles included Ocean Grove local Campbell Asher's gold in the final of the Under 13 Boys Iron, while James Leahy finished third.
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Ocean Grove SLSC was the standout Victorian surf life saving club after the two-day Life Saving Victoria (LSV) Junior State Championships wrapped up at Lorne across the weekend. At the end of competition on day one on Saturday 23 February, Ocean Grove SLSC was one of three leading clubs in contention to take out the coveted state prize. "Mornington Life Saving Club, Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club, and Mentone Life Saving Club lead the preliminary team points-score race after day one of Life Saving Victoria's Ju-
nior Lifesaving Championships," Life Saving Victoria said in a statement after day one. Ocean Grove SLSC Nippers won the LSV Junior State Championships ahead of Mentone Life Saving Club, who came second, while Mornington Life Saving Club came third in 2018. The junior state titles had a new host venue at Lorne and were staged earlier in late February this year compared with previous years where the Nipper state finale concludes at Warrnambool across the long weekend in March. On day two water based events were can-
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