Ocean Grove Voice - 17th February 2016

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The aim’s to entertain OCEAN Grove Primary School Grade 2 students Asha and Hamish re-enact one of the more famous apple tales from our past. The school’s popular annual Apple Fair is rapidly approaching. See page 5 for the full story.

Grant win for sports

By LUKE VOOGT BELLARINE MP Lisa Neville was at Shell Road Reserve last Friday to announce funding for new interchange benches and netting behind the goals.

“We worked with the clubs to find out what they wanted,” she told the Voice.

“Netting and the interchange benches were their first priority.”

Ms Neville said the Victorian Government made the $53,110 commitment after having already funded

the ground’s new scoreboard.

“It’s just an added extra - to make sure this will be a state-of-the-art facility for decades to come,” she said.

Ms Neville joined councillor Jan Farrell, local sporting leaders and the Shell Road Pavilion Board of Management for the announcement.

Board president Phil Emery said the interchange boxes would take just days to build and will be ready for the start of the football season on 26 March.

“Nets are nice to have but coach’s

boxes and interchange boxes are essential - you can’t play without them,” he said.

“If not for this funding games wouldn’t be able to proceed.”

He and board secretary Ian McTaggart agreed the facility was a “benchmark for Geelong”.

“We couldn’t have hoped for a better result for the dollars available,” Mr Emery said.

“They sought our input and our relationship with the council has been fantastic.”

Cr Farrell, who is the council’s Community Safety Portfolio holder, thanked the State Government for the funding.

“For me, stopping the balls from going out onto Shell Road is a great outcome,” she said.

The government funded the project through its $100 million Community Sports Infrastructure Fund.

Also at the announcement, were Surfside Waves Soccer Club president Andy Sattler and Ocean Grove director of netball Gill Hodgson.

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Athletes set to ‘tri’ their luck SOME 750 people will compete in the first ever Barwon Heads Triathlon this Sunday, including 115 from Ocean Grove.

The event is brainchild of Ocean Grove local Lincoln Beckworth and Jan Juc’s Pete Currie.

“We sold out five weeks before the event as we had no more room

left in transition,” Lincoln said.

“It’s been awesome to see so many people willing to get involved and getting excited about the event.”

The run leg of the event will pass through Ocean Grove after crossing the Barwon Heads Bridge.

Competitors will run along the sands of RAAFs Beach and climb the stairs just before Ocean Grove

Main Beach, before running back to Barwon Heads.

Apart from being local, Lincoln said the best thing about the event was getting so many new people into the sport.

“More than half the field are doing their first triathlon ever,” he said.

Lincoln was a triathlete himself and competed in the Gatorade

Triathlon Series in his teens.

“Back then I was in the elite junior category,” he said.

Now a PE teacher at Newcomb Secondary College, he’s looking forward to getting involved again.

“I haven’t competed for 10 years due to injury,” he said.

“It’s exciting to be back involved in the sport.”

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Learning the lay of the land

By LUKE VOOGT SURFSIDE Primary School’s Djarreeyn Learning Area is beginning to take shape, as the parents behind the project continue their efforts.

One of the parents, Nicole Garnaut, said the Indigenous learning area will include a range of native plants used by Aboriginals as herbs or medicine.

“We want the kids to be able to walk though and identify those plants and learn what they were used for,” she said.

“We’ve put together a book of the design of the garden, all of the plants and their Indigenous uses.”

Earlier this month, Nicole completed the project’s newest addition – a mosaic “fire pit”.

“Because they can’t have fire in school,” she said.

Her group is busy getting the area ready

for 200 plants, which Bellarine Landcare will provide on National Tree Day in June.

“We are looking for donations of cement mix, horse, cow and chicken manure, and worm juice or castings,” Nicole said.

The project began as an alternative for students not participating in religious education.

“We proposed Indigenous studies as something they could do instead,” Nicole said.

The group began work on the Djarreeyn Learning Area early last year, after consulting local Wathaurong elder Uncle Dave Tournier.

Nicole and fellow parent Abbey Roe completed a mural for the project last September.

Surfside Primary students left paint handprints on the mural as school concluded last year, which the school’s Preps and other new students added to yesterday.

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Pushing back: Konrad’s paddle against cancer OCEAN Grove’s Konrad Slavinskis was one of seven friends from Geelong who raised $11,500 to fight cancer, in the Paddle Across the Bay this month.

Konrad was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer a year and half ago and lost his dad to a similar cancer when he was young.

“I was determined not to become another victim,” Konrad told the Voice last week.

“I totally changed my diet and lifestyle to help give me the best odds in beating this thing.”

Konrad, who’s been cancer free for one year, joined more than 120 stand-up paddlers who paddled 10km from Port Melbourne to Brighton on 6 February.

“The paddle was perfect timing, as it marked the day I was discharged from St Vincent's hospital in Melbourne,” he said.

Konrad said his friends, family and Ocean Grove community played a major role supporting him through his treatment. “(The community) is pretty amazing and

we feel very lucky to be part of it,” he said.

One of those friends was Barwon Heads resident Aaron Smith, who was later diagnosed with cancer himself.

“When he was diagnosed we couldn’t believe how cruel life could be,” Konrad said.

“Our attention turned to him and his family and supporting them through their treatment.”

While Aaron was not fit to paddle in the event, doctors declared him cancer-free a few weeks ago.

“I’m sure next year he will be fighting fit and it will be his turn,” Konrad said.

“I might even make it twice as hard and jump on his board for a ride.”

Konrad said paddling for the Cancer Council was his way of giving back.

It was his was of thanking the doctors, nurses, family and friends, who helped in him “in a bid to help stamp out cancer for good”.

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Kids say Costa’s all class

By LUKE VOOGT GARDENING Australia’s Costa Georgiadis visited Surfside Primary School last Friday, much to the delight of students, who created “worm hats” for the occasion.

“They are the best worm hats I’ve ever seen!” Costa told hundreds of excited students at a special assembly.

“I’ve never seen worm hats so that’s probably why they are so good.”

Earlier that morning the school captains “were pumped” to show their kitchen garden to Costa, who was quite impressed.

“It’s not just some kumbaya garden with a few herbs to show the kids - this is the Real McCoy! “And they were showing me

around with a real understanding of it.”

The ABC presenter and environmentalist praised the work of the Ocean Grove Rotary Club and other community groups in creating the garden.

“It’s an amazing garden with a great connection to local groups,” he said.

“All the fruit trees are at a point where they are creating viable produce.”

Costa took questions at the assembly on everything from seaweed, maggots and compost, to how to grow carrots worthy of “Bugs Bunny”.

The school is one of four Costa toured that day, as part of Geelong Council’s Sustainable Living Festival.

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Surf brings out the smiles VOLUNTEERS will hit the waves this Sunday when the Ocean Grove Disabled Surfers Association (DSA) holds its second session for the year.

The group held its first surfing event on 31 January, which included 48 participants, 41 carers and 196 volunteers.

DSA committee member Ian Boyd, who’s been with the organ-

isation since 2009, said exactly half the volunteers were new.

“They can see they make a difference,” he said.

The sessions cater for a range of abilities - from those who need ventilation to those who don’t need any help at all.

Ian is keen to get as many volunteers as possible to help “put smiles on dials”.

“The smiles are as much on the faces of the volunteers as the participants,” he said.

Registration starts at Ocean Grove Main Beach at 8.30am, while surfing starts at 9am. Rotary Ocean Grove will put on a free barbecue for volunteers.

For information phone 0408 253 206 or search DSA Ocean Grove on Facebook.

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VICROADS will begin the construction of traffic lights on the Marlin Drive and Tuckfield Street intersection next month.

Regional director Mark Koliba said VicRoads had planned to begin construction this month, but “due to unforeseen circumstances” had postponed it until mid or late March.

Mr Koliba said the lights would improve traffic flow through the intersection and provide a safer pedestrian crossing.

“Some disruption to road users may occur during the works, however VicRoads

will endeavour to minimise any impacts,” he said.

VicRoads has an agreement with the council to replace each tree removed (Bellarine Yellow Gum) with a mature tree of the same variety.

They will not plant the trees until Autumn 2016 for the best survival rate.

VicRoads is upgrading the intersection with funds from the Better Roads Victoria program.

Powercor and City of Greater Geelong completed inspections of the site earlier this month.

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“The novelty of the ‘Dunk the Teacher’ activity event has worn off a bit - so we’ve got something to replace that,” she said.

The twilight family fair will include its usual live music, kid’s activities and carnival rides, along with wine and delicious applethemed food.

On the menu this year are apple pancakes, strudels, pies, toffee apples and slinkies.

“It’s a fantastic night, full of delicious food, and great fun for parents and kids,” Em said.

“And all the money goes straight back into the school.”

Parents and teachers have been busy this month organising the food and stalls for the fair.

They’ve secured the rides, which include the Cha Cha, the Cup and Saucer, ponies and giant inflatables.

The Fair starts at 4pm on 11 March.

Part of the family for a berry long time FOR Wallington Primary students and sisters, Jessica, Emilia and Briella Considine, the school’s Strawberry Fair has long been a part of their family.

Their grandparents Margaret and Hector Gillies were on the organising committee for the very first fair, when their mother Stacey was a student there.

“When he was very young,” Briella. “He’s old now.”

Committee member Tracey Frigo said the fair was the oldest of its kind in the Bellarine and Tracey said its tried and tested formula has made it popular for more than 30 years.

“It’s just a good old-fashioned country fair,” she said. “The 100 families who attend the school put on one of the biggest school fairs in the region.”

It’s strawberry picking season and the school is busy preparing for this year’s fair. A talented line-up will perform on the main stage, including Andrea Roberston and Tayla Haigh, while magician Dazzling Dan will captivate youngsters.

Ex-Bellarine Secondary College student Jamie Pye will again perform, after recently getting into music at the University of Melbourne.

“He’s very talented - one to watch I think,” said Tracey.

Fair-goers can also enjoy rides, sporting displays, pony rides and, of course, strawberries.

Food tents will whip up all sorts of gourmet delights, serving strawberries on pancakes, pavs, with cream and melted chocolate, and in homemade jams.

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OCEAN Grove Primary School is busy preparing for its annual Apple Fair, which will have a few “surprises for the kids” this year.

Co-ordinator and teacher Em Kaiser said this year’s fair will have new attractions, but remained tightlipped.

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Wallington Primary students and sisters Briella, Emilia and Jessica Considine sample this year's strawberries. 150061 the community can come together,” school principal Leigh McLaren said.

Strawberry growing in Wallington dates back to 1881, when travellers would often stop by at local gardens on their way to the coast. Today several farmers still grow strawberries in the town.

Kath Rahdon has three children at the school and is heading the auction team this year.

“We’ve been overwhelmed by support from

local businesses so far,” she said.

“We have lots of great items for people to win at the silent auction, the spinning wheel and the main auction, which takes place on the main stage.”

The fair runs from 10am to 4pm, on 6 March, at the Wallington Primary School.

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On my election commitments

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State View, with Lisa Neville MP READERS may recall that on being elected in 2014, there were three specific infrastructure commitments made to the community of Ocean Grove.

These were the installation of traffic lights at the corner of Tuckfield Street and Marlin Drive, $60,000 for upgrades to the Shell Road Reserve and $2.675 million to upgrade the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving club.

In regards to the traffic lights, I am informed by VicRoads that installation is to begin in late February with Powercor making provision for power connection at that time. Construction is then to commence in March, with a switch on date scheduled for early July.

Shell Road Reserve funding has been provided, and as such new nets for behind the goals and seating are being installed as I write.

And I have been working with the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club, in ensuring the refurbishment of their club rooms happens as soon as is possible.

In mentioning the surf club, I take this oppurthinity to congratulate the club which, together with the Point Lonsdale Club, recently held their first ever all-female beach patrol and in doing so promoted female participation and leadership in surf lifesaving.

Congratulations to both clubs for this great initiative.

Wye River Fires In my capacity as Minister for the Environment I have, since Christmas Day, been heavily involved with issues surrounding the bush fire that destroyed 116 homes at Wye River and Separation Creek.

I have met with those local communities and individuals affected on a number of occasions and continue to work with them in dealing with the myriad of issues that confront people following such devastation.

One cannot help but respect and admire the resilience and determination of people, families and communities when faced with extreme adversity like bush fire. The people of Wye River and Separation Creek are no exception.

I have also met with many of the firefighters involved and again you cannot help but admire the heroic effort these people make in helping and protecting others.

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Big year for community association

By MICHAEL HARBOUR, CHAIRPERSON OGCA HAPPY New Year to you all. 2015 was a very busy year for us and it included the following activities: 1. Tuckfield / Marlin Drive Intersection After five years of lobbying, the upgrade and signalisation of this intersection is finally proceeding. Works are anticipated to commence in March.

This will not only enhance it as a very safe pedestrian and school crossing, but it will also make it a safer intersection for vehicles.

Thank you to our local MP Lisa Neville who made this project a 2014 State Election commitment.

2. Greater Geelong City Council Electoral Representation Review We lodged a submission, based on having only 11 councillors and the mayor. Our recommendations included: Four council wards

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(Bellarine, South, North/West and Central).

Three councillors per ward, except Central, which has two.

Our submission can be viewed on our web site and Facebook page.

The Electoral Commission has now released their second report and stated their preferred option is four council wards as per our submission.

Except they have recommended slightly different ward boundaries. Submissions close today.

3. Shell Road Sports Pavilion It’s great to see this project finally coming to fruition and it will be a major asset to the whole Ocean Grove community.

It was the OGCA who initiated the project in 2007 and bought the four clubs together for the first time.

We then lobbied all three levels of government to get the project off the ground.

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We thank councillor Jan Farrell who then took the lead role and was very successful in obtaining local and Federal government funding and implementing the project.

We all look forward to it opening in the coming weeks.

4. Traffic Issues We have raised concerns with the lack of safe pedestrian and bicycle access from Oakdene Estate to Shell Road.

We are meeting with VicRoads and COGG today to discuss this and a number of traffic issues.

So if you have any other traffic issues that you wish us to raise with them please email to us.

5. Ocean Grove Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework These two planning documents have been adopted by the council and are now being considered by the Minister for Planning for inclusion in the Planning Scheme. Fur-

ther information can be obtained from the City of Greater Geelong’s website and search Planning Amendment C346. Submissions close 4 March, 2016.

6. We are looking for new topics for our Community Forums in 2016. Possible community forums being considered include: Council election candidates (late October).

Traffic.

Urban Design Framework priorities.

Bicycle paths.

Commonwealth election candidates (date TBA).

So let us know if you agree or would like any other topics covered in 2016. You can email to the OGCA via bhageel@ bhaust.com.au Finally we would like to thank The Voice for all its support during 2015.

Not only to the OGCA but also the community as a whole.

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Friends help with loss of cherished pets CHERISHED Pets Foundation held its first-ever Pet Bereavement session at Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre last Tuesday.

Cherished Pets founder Alicia Kennedy said the event was wellattended.

“It was a very gentle session that provided insights into pet loss and grief, and ways to support ourselves and each other,” she said.

“We’re looking to run more.”

The guest speaker for the event was pet bereavement counsellor Barbara Allen.

Barbara worked as a chaplain at the Lort Smith Animal Hospital in Melbourne for five years, supporting more than 1500 pet owners through their grief.

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Nadine Williams, Peter Hill, Cherished Pets founder Dr Alicia Kennedy holding Emmy Tou and Barbara Allen. 150098 Peter Hill - one of the participants in its Community Pet Care project.

Peter, 94, brought along his new

companion pet, Emmy Tou, and spoke of losing Emmy Lou, his beloved Dachshund of 14 years, who died in 2015.

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Road to ruin I AM not sure if the council sent mail to all residents - or just serial pests - but I received notification regarding the Urban Design Framework Amendment C346.

The amendment sparked my longheld fear that one day VicRoads will duplicate Grubb Road.

That they will cut down the trees and destroy the beautiful rural entrance through Wallington into Ocean Grove.

I am opposed to the duplication of Grubb Road. It is a natural wildlife corridor with many birds living in the old trees.

Unfortunately VicRoads seem to disregard trees like they disregard community consultation. The Western Highway is a current example.

A duplication will not solve the congestion at either roundabout.

Oakdene and Kingston estates should have their own exit onto Bellarine Highway without entering Grubb or Banks roads.

Traditionally Ocean Grove has been a seaside village with a rural entrance. Housing development is putting pressure on that image.

I am not asking to stop the housing - I am asking to keep the rural entrance.

Once the trees along Grubb Road have been removed, as they have been at the entrance to Oakdene, Ocean Grove will look no different to any outer Melbourne or Geelong suburb.

They all look the same. That’s fine but I like to live in a seaside village with a rural entrance.

Many holiday makers want to come to Ocean Grove, not Point Cook or Waurn Ponds.

The road is really interesting to cycle along, except for the speeding traffic. A bike track with minimal disruption to vegetation would be good.

I ask the council to work their Urban Design Framework Amendment around existing flora and fauna, retain the natural rural ambiance of Grubb Road and oppose the destructive forces of VicRoads.

John Bowman, Ocean Grove.

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Energy to meeting ABOUT 50 people welcomed environmentalist and Surf Coast Energy Group founder Graeme Stockton to Bellarine Landcare’s monthly meeting last Wednesday.

Graeme spoke to the group at Marcus Hill Hall about Geelong’s “sustainable growth” and its impacts on local habitats.

“He provided us with some insight into sustainability and how, at times, we can become a bit complacent when using the term,” Bellarine Landcare facilitator Emma Camilleri said.

Graeme originally comes from the Grampians and completed a bachelor of science in horticulture in 1984.

In 2007, he founded the Surf Coast Energy Group, which has about 200 members and focusses on climate change and sustainability.

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Dot Whitehead holds her award for literary excellence and her winning poem. 149825

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“Bareback of course – we never had a saddle,” she said.

Dot’s poem featured in the August-September edition of Probus’s Active Retirees magazine.

Her poetry has also featured in the ABC’s All over Australia program and in Ouyen’s local newspaper.

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“It’s quite sad really but that’s what’s been happening all over the place,” Dot said.

“A lot of Victorian schools have closed down – so I think a lot of people can relate to it.”

When Dot joined the school in 1932 she was one of just 12 students.

“It was lovely because it was one-on-one teaching,” she said.

“I reckon I’m a better speller than most people today.”

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thought much about it until it happened.”

The win was a nice birthday present for the local great-grandmother, who turned 90 a few weeks ago.

Dot wrote the poem last year after returning to the site of Gypsum State School, in the Malee region of north-west Victoria.

The school closed in 1936, and all that’s left is “barren and bare” land, the “majestic tall trees” of its grounds and an “overgrown track”.

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OCEAN Grove resident Dot Whitehead won an Australia-wide poetry award last month, beating hundreds of aspiring writers from around the country.

Dot won the Probus South Pacific’s Paul Hemmingham Award with her poem “The little bush school”.

“I was very surprised – I never expected to win it,” she said.

“I just entered it and never

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what’s ON MUSIC/LIVE EVENTS

READING AND WRITING

Piping Hot Chicken Shop

■ Barwon Heads Yoga, classes are across Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove and all under-18s are free.

Website: www.barwonheadsyoga.com.au.

Contact Rache on 0430 515 424

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

Barwon Heads Hotel ■ Easter Thursday, 24 March, Pierce Brothers Live.

■ Easter Saturday, 26 March, Daryl Braithwaite live.

■ Check http://barwonheadshotel.com.au/ Live_Music.php for upcoming gigs.

■ Wednesdays, Master of Dartness and Poker from 7pm.

■ Thursdays, Trivia Night 7.30pm.

■ Friday Happy Hour, 5pm-7pm, raffle, live music.

■ Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays, 10pm-1am.

■ DJs Saturdays 10pm-1am.

Ocean Grove Walkers ■ Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information contact: Stan 5256 3920 or Helen 0411534899.

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 2.30-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries. vic.gov.au

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

FAMILY FUN Koombahla Equestrian Park

Ocean Grove Bowling Club

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

■ Wednesdays Happy Hour, 5pm-7pm.

■ Saturdays Live Entertainment, 5pm-8pm.

■ Sundays Half for Half, half-price drinks for the first half of the game.

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Sign slip worth the trip

■ Summer Sunday Sessions, free live music every Sunday in February from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.

■ First Thursday of every month, Morning Melodies.

OCEAN Grove resident Niki Hines came across this sign in Riviera Crescent and found it quite amusing.

“What footpath - there are none either side of road!" she told the Voice.

“I did just receive a council letter asking for comment on pedestrian network, so I’d better respond."

MARKETS & FAIRS Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Market ■ First Sunday of month, 9am-1pm, Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Shell Road, Ocean Grove.

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

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Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway

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

Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall

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

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

FOOD/WINE Barwon Heads Community Hall ■ Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.

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

McGlashan’s Wallington Estate, Swan Bay Road, Wallington

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

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.

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

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

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

- Last Wednesday of month, chat room, gentle fun activities, make new friends, afternoon tea. Free event from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Inquiries to Neville on 5255 2837.

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

- Jelly Bean Drama - an educational dramabased program for 3-5 year olds that combines structured dramatic play, movement and music. Fridays 10am-10.45am. Contact OGNC 5255 4294 for bookings. Tutor: Rachael Smith.

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

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

Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove

Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads

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

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

■ Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga. Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@bluewateryoga.org.au

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

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Second Tuesday of month

9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.

Fourth Monday of every 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.

Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road.

Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Lyn or Ian Irwin 5256 2242.

Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove.

Phone Ted Price 5255 2595.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown.

Phone Pat on 0414 959 248 or Bruce on 0407 361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5251 2268 or 5154 2873.

Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace.

Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Margaret 5255 2848.

Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown.

Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361

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

Tuesdays First Tuesday of each month If you are new to the area, or would just like to enjoy some time with other people, we invite you to join us at our Meet ‘n’ Greet Morning Tea. Venue is Springdale Neighbourhood Centre and we get together the first Tuesday of the month at 10.15am to enjoy a cuppa and a chat. There is no charge for this. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along on the day.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.

Bellarine T.O.W.N., 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856.

Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996.

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove.

Phone 0457 315 900.

Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.

First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

Wednesdays Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors; 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter 0419 782 629.

Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone Marg on 5259 2142 for information.

Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.

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

Thursdays

Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com. au or 0412 199 467.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon, at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.

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

Second Wednesday of every month

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First 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.

Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club,

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.

Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.

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OCEAN Grove Memorial Reserve will be awash with pink on Saturday.

The cricket club is staging a Pink Stumps Day to raise money for the McGrath Foundation, which places breast care nurses in communities throughout the country.

The feature game, the A Grade clash between neighbours Ocean Grove and Wallington, starts at

1.30pm and the club will be hosting an afternoon tea at the clubrooms at 2.30pm. Tickets are $20 and includes sparking wine on arrival, nibbles and afternoon tea. Raffles, prizes and silent auctions will be held throughout the afternoon.

After the game, local musician and Ocean Grove Cricket Club player Sam Hanson will perform.

Pink stumps will be used for the game and the Grubbers’ players will wear pink caps.

For more information, contact Fiona on 0458 435 461 for tickets or email ogcricketclubsocialcommittee@gmail.com You can also check out http://pinkstumpsday2016.gofundraise.com.au/page/oceangrovecricketclub

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OCEAN GROVE STRUCTURE PLAN 2015 OCEAN GROVE TOWN CENTRE URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK 2014 What is Amendment C346?

This Amendment to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme seeks to include the key strategies and objectives of the new Ocean Grove Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework into the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

What is the Ocean Grove Structure Plan?

The Ocean Grove Structure Plan 2015 seeks to provide greater certainty for the community on the planning and development of the whole town up to the year 2030.

The Structure Plan was prepared after a review of the existing 2007 plan. The Structure Plan includes a new settlement boundary, together with other key policy directions.

The Structure Plan was adopted by Council in December 2015.

What is the Ocean Grove Town Centre Urban Design Framework (UDF)?

The UDF provides a vision and design principles for how the Town Centre could develop in the future to make the most of the change and new investment that will come with the forecast population growth. It will direct decision making on new development proposals and guides infrastructure investment to support the Town Centre.

The Urban Design Framework was adopted by Council in June 2014.

Why are they being combined into a single amendment?

Combining the two simplifies the planning scheme amendment process and means public submissions only need to be made to one planning scheme amendment.

strategicplanning@geelongcity.vic.gov.au or lodged online at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/amendments Council will consider all submissions received. The amendment process allows for the review of submissions received by an independent panel appointed by the Minister for Planning.

Further Information More Information about the amendment and these two documents can be obtained on Council’s website at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/amendments.

Hard copies can be viewed at the Council Customer Service Centres at 100 Brougham Street Geelong and 66ï70 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Please call us on 5272 4820 if you would like to speak to a Council Officer about the amendment process.

How does the amendment process impact on Ocean Grove Principal Pedestrian Network?

It’s connected, but separate.

The consultation processes for the Structure Plan and UDF both identified the need for footpath network improvements. Council is currently conducting an extensive public consultation process about our draft Principal Pedestrian Network.

Consultation on the Ocean Grove Principal Pedestrian Network is a separate process to Amendment C346.

The City is encouraging all interested residents to have their say on the draft Principal Pedestrian Network and submit comments by 25 March 2016.

To have your say on where paths are needed in Ocean Grove: • Visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay What community consultation has taken place?

• Pick up a summary brochure from the Ocean Grove During the preparation of both documents Council Officers Customer Service Centre conducted extensive informal consultation including • Visit one of our drop-in information sessions to talk workshops, public meetings, resident surveys and to a Council officer: meetings with owners and developers. o Monday 22 February anytime between 4.30pm and 7.00pm Can Submissions be made to Amendment C346? o Tuesday 1 March anytime between 1.30pm and Yes. The exhibition of Amendment C346 provides 4.00pm the opportunity for further public comment to be made to both documents. Submissions should be Sessions are being held at the Boorai Centre 4/50 Shell made by 4 March 2016 and sent to: The Coordinator, Road, Ocean Grove Strategic Implementation Unit, City of Greater Geelong, PO Box 104, Geelong VIC 3220; or by email to: 1216758-CB7-16 DC170216-OGV-C346

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Driving rhythms of Brazil ONE of Australia’s leading Brazilian music ensembles will bring some Latin rhythm to Minya Winery’s Minya by Moonlight series this Saturday.

Panorama Brasil have presented sold-out shows across Australia, featuring the beautiful music of Brazil, from Rio’s bossa nova and samba, to folkloric music from Brazil’s north-east and beyond.

Jacqueline Gawler joins the band for the concert.

Known for her work with groups such as Coco’s Lunch and Stoneflower, Jacqueline has lived in Brazil, and is one of Australia’s finest interpreters of Brazilian song.

Panorama Brasil released their second album, ‘Flor de Pedra’ in 2015.

It showcases the vocal talents of Jacqueline Gawler and Diana Clark, as well as the sublime guitar of Doug de Vries.

Featuring classic sambas and bossa nova, as well as exciting

rhythms from Brazil’s north-east, such as the maracatu and frevo, Flor de Pedra is tour through Brazil’s amazing rhythmic landscape.

Drummer and composer Alastair Kerr is a long-time student of Brazilian music, and recognised as one of Australia’s leading exponents of Brazilian percussion.

Alistair is known for his work with groups such as The Doug de Vries Trio, The New Sheiks and Sexteto Zona Sul, and leads this stellar group focusing on Brazilian music and new compositions.

At the 2015 Adelaide Cabaret Festival the group presented Jobim, a tribute to the genius behind some of bossa nova’s greatest songs, Antonio Carlos Jobim.

For these performances, Panorama Brasil were joined by Australian jazz legend Vince Jones, Brazilian chanteuse Alda Rezende and the internationally acclaimed guitarist, Doug de Vries.

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Panorama Brasil’s debut album, The Archer and the Dancer, composed by Alastair Kerr, was released in 2013.

It brings the aesthetic of Brazilian rhythms – exciting, multi-layered and diverse – to contemporary Australian jazz.

Mischievous and improvised, rhythmic and beautiful, The Archer and the Dancer premiered at the Melbourne Recital Centre as part of the 2013 Melbourne International Jazz Festival, and was nominated for a 2014 Australian Jazz Bell Award.

Panorama Brasil features Alastair Kerr – drums, Asha Henfry - flute/percussion, Alistair Parsons trombone/percussion, Matt Boden – piano, Jorge Albuquerque – bass and Jacqueline Gawler – vocals.

Panorama Brasil plays at Minya Winery this Saturday 20 February, starting at 7.30pm.

Tickets $35 at www.theminya. com.au/concerts

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The ride of their lives

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Saturday SATURDAY20th 16THFebruary JANUARY AND EVERY THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

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LAST minute preparations are being finalised for the state-of-the-art $6 million Shell Road sports pavilion precinct official opening next month.

The Voice took a sneak peek inside the modern two-storey sports complex development last week.

Shell Road Pavilion Board of Management president Phil Emery and secretary Ian McTaggart met with Ocean Grove Football Netball Club president Tony Potter to discuss next week’s key handover from the City of Greater Geelong, which contributed $2.5 million towards project.

The City of Greater Geelong confirmed a key handover would occur on Monday 22 February, while the official Shell Road sports pavilion opening is set down for Sunday 13 March.

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Matthew Antonelli rides Floyd. 149824 early days, she rode one horse and led several others to the RDA venue,” she said.

Susan said the group needed extra volunteers, as some riders need two side-walkers and a third person to lead the horse.

“No specific knowledge is necessary, just a willingness to work with young riders,” she said.

Barwon RDA will hold a volunteer training day on 26 February at Koombahla Park. Riding sessions

“We anticipate the key handover will occur the week starting 22 February,” City of Greater Geelong General Manager Community Life spokeswoman Linda Quinn said.

“The keys will be handed over to the Shell Road Reserve Pavilion Board of Management.

“The official opening is set for Sunday 13 March.

“Federal, State and council representatives are expected to attend the official opening.”

Potter said along Ocean Grove Cricket and Surfside Waves Soccer Clubs, the Ocean Grove Football Netball Club, all co-tenants of the sports pavilion, were looking forward to using the facilities.

“It is super, really good, it is going to be fantastic, we can’t wait for the keys to be handed over,” Potter told the Voice.

The exciting sports pavilion has

run on Thursday and Friday mornings, starting 3 March.

For more information contact volunteer manager Helen Buckley on 0475 768 089 or secretary Susan Dodson on 0409 931 384.

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The four bedroom homes’ welcoming entrance sets the tone for the beautiful coastal abode.

From the entrance the house flows effortlessly to the master bedroom complete with ensuite and WIR.

The modern and functional kitchen is perfectly positioned in the hub of the home and offers stone bench tops, gas cook top and a butler’s pantry.

The spacious open plan living area leads out to the large north facing rear yard via the substantial entertaining deck and is perfectly situated for enjoyment of indoor/outdoor living. The home also boasts a second separate lounge for easy family living, a study nook in a well designed location, a full family bathroom complete with

The City is developing a Principal Pedestrian Network CityGrove. is developing a Principal Pedestrian Network inThe Ocean A Principal Pedestrian Network is in Ocean Grove.

A Principal connected network of paths Pedestrian that allows Network users to is access a connected network paths that allows users to key destinations withoutofleaving the network of paths. access key destinations without leaving the network of This will allow Ocean Grove to become a more walkable paths. This will allow Ocean Grove to become a more community and for residents in all parts of town to enjoy walkable community and for residents in all parts of the social, economic and environmental benefits of town to enjoy the social, economic and environmental walking. benefits of walking.

We have prepared a draft pedestrian network for We have prepared a draft network for we consultation.

To prepare thepedestrian final pedestrian network consultation.

To tell prepare would like you to us: the final pedestrian network we would like you to tell us: • Where footpaths are needed in Ocean Grove?

• Where footpaths are needed in Ocean Grove?

• What type of footpaths should be built?

• What type of footpaths should be built?

• Locations where amenity upgrades such as rest • Locations where amenity upgrades such as rest places and crossing points are needed? places and crossing points are needed?

•• What model should bebe used to to deliver thethe Whatfunding funding model should used deliver pedestrian pedestriannetwork? network?

Have your say online at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ Have your say online at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ yoursay to complete the interactive survey and to find out yoursay to complete the interactive survey and to find more information about the project. out more information about the project.

Pick up a hard copy survey and brochure from : up a Grove hard copy survey and a brochure •Pick Ocean Customer Service Centre,from: Avenue, OceanService Grove. Centre, • 66-70 OceanThe Grove Customer 66ï70 The Avenue, Ocean Grove.

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Visit one of our drop-in information sessions at the Boorai Centre, 4/50 Shell Road,information Ocean Grove on: at the Visit one of our drop-in sessions Centre, Shell2016 Road,between Ocean Grove on: and •Boorai Monday 22 4/50 February 4.30pm • 7.00pm Mondayor22 February 2016 between

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room, timekeepers box, upstairs bar and an eastern-facing balcony.

The $6 million project was jointly funded by the Federal Government, which contributed $3.5 million.

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• Tuesday 1 March 2016 between 1.30 and 4.00pm.

Come along to find out more about the project and meet the council offitocers onabout this initiative.

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For more on the projecton visit geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay or contact Aaron McGlade or Jessica Hurse on 5272 5272.

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WITH riding sessions beginning next month, Barwon Riding for the Disabled (RDA) is searching for new volunteers to bring equine joy to people’s lives.

Matthew Antonelli, who has cerebral palsy, has ridden with RDA Barwon for nine years.

Barwon RDA member Genevieve Briese said Matthew, 19, was one of many who had benefited from the riding sessions.

“He was prone on the horse owing to his poor core strength,” she said.

“Over the years and due to his horse riding, his core strength improved so that he now sits upright.”

Matthew’s mum Joanne said the riding sessions had given him vital exercise and freedom.

“He loves it - he’s mostly in a wheelchair so it gives him a different view of the world,” she said.

“Even though there are people around him and helping him, he feels free.”

Joanne said it had helped him to retain some ability to walk and “helped keep his hips in their sockets”.

“Once upon a time surgeons thought he might loose his ability to walk - but he’s still using his walker,” she said.

Head coach Marg Battye has been with the group for 30 years and is one of many volunteers donating their time.

Secretary Susan Dodson said Marg ensured “riding became an inclusive recreation” during her years with the group.

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The Driftwood is open for Breakfast every morning serving up a great local, seasonal and organic ingredients.

Seniors are well looked after with a 10 per cent senior discount on every transaction when you present your senior’s card.

Wow how time flies! Cassie and Wes moved here just over two years ago and they are very thankful to everyone who supports their family business.

If it’s freshly cooked fish and chips you’re after, you are welcome to come into Marketplace Fish and Chips.

Or you can place your order over the phone on 5256 2099 at Marketplace Shopping Centre in beautiful Ocean Grove.

Spaces now available for special events, breakfast meetings, canape parties and private catering.

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They love living in Ocean Grove because it is such a relaxing lifestyle and the community is so welcoming and friendly.

In their shop they use 'frozen-at-sea’ fish, which is filleted and frozen within four hours of being caught. This retains the full flavours and keeps the fish fresh and tasty.

They have a special fryer that can make gluten-free chips. Tasty gluten-free grilled fish is also available.

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East Geelong has it all WHY drive into Geelong when you’ve got East Geelong?

A quick spin down the highway from Ocean Grove and you’re there – it’s unique, it’s relaxed and it’s so, so close.

Sitting between Newcomb, Geelong and the bay is the beautiful leafy suburb of East Geelong – coffee shops, hair salons, gift shops, tech, food, fashion, household goods, art supplies and professional services – in fact everything you could ever need is available in this fashionably chic, fast appreciating area – and everyone is so incredibly friendly.

It may be on the edge of a big city yet it feels like a country town.

It’s all too easy to drive straight through this gorgeous little retail precinct on your way in from the coast, but why don’t you try something a little different? Pull over and go for a casual stroll down Ormond Street and around the corner into Garden Street – you are bound to discover numerous hidden gems.

The following are just a few of the shops well worth making your own: GOOSE lifestyle concept store was established in 1996 and showcases a huge range of fashion, gifts and ‘homewares with personality’ which stand out from the crowd.

44 Frame Factory is a locally owned and operated business that has been providing the area with custom framing services and a wide range of

Kristen and Gloria Murphy arranging their new autumn/winter fashion range at GOOSE. 150168 art materials for over 20 years.

Create On Ormond specialises in invitation design and scrapbooking supplies – offering a

wide variety of stationary and craft products to accent the glamorous, fun and luxurious nature of your ceremony – it is a true paper enthusiast’s

one-stop destination for inspiration and supplies.

Margaret Helman Wigs is a specialist wig supply, fitting and styling store that operates under the banner ‘Wigs that don’t look like wigs!’ – a hairdresser for more than 35 years, Margaret developed a passion for wigs and helping others, following her experience as a cancer survivor.

Steve and his staff at Steve Connoley Men’s Hair Design (established 1988) understand that a man’s hairstyle is hugely influential to their self image – they pride themselves on fully committing to their clients and their hair, combining years of experience with excellent hair products that are bound to impress.

Apptech provides quality sales, support and technological know-how for all Apple computer products – as an Authorised Apple Service department they use highly skilled and qualified technicians to perform repairs and handle customer phone enquiries. Have an Apple – see apptech!

Yet, East Geelong isn’t all shops and shopping – the Geelong Botanic Gardens and the East Geelong Golf Course flank Portarlington Road to the bay providing a green belt like no other.

Take a stroll on the grass, gaze at the water, hit a golf ball, have a picnic – East Geelong is an ascetically appealing suburb with so much to offer; pull over and spoil yourself.

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Rains make wetlands live again

By JEN CARR, JENNIFER.CARR6@BIGPOND.COM THE heavens opened on 27 January with a force not seen for years, turning drylands into wetlands again.

At least Bellarine ducks and waterbirds were happier that the motorists and pedestrians who battled their way through the rain in Geelong.

Before the 'big wet’ I noticed a few crakes darting between the reeds at Blue Waters Lake.

I thought that they were very plain looking, with few markings, unlike spotted crakes and Baillon’s crakes, but they wouldn’t show themselves to me for a photo opportunity, unfortunately - so I was unable to confirm my suspicion that they were in fact spotless crakes, until Kevin Teasdale sent me a photo that he was able to snap.

So I am very happy to say that I can add spotless crakes to my bird list - you beauty. I haven’t seen them since the rain, so I think they have had to move on to shallower areas.

Crakes are members of the rail family of wetland birds, which also include coots, moorhens, and swamphens, among others.

Thanks so much Kevin for the photo.

Speaking of Blue Waters Lake it was lovely to watch the Australasian grebe families thriving after hatching, and also photograph the Japanese snipe that was so used to me that it actually didn’t fly away.

'Voice’ reader Allan from Woodlands wrote to me to report that he had seen a deceased tawny frogmouth near the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve (boo hoo). He thought that it looked like the tawny had been attacked by a fox. Anyway I see that Parks Victoria are about the commence fox baiting at the reserve so hopefully the offending fox will meet a timely end itself (sorry fox but I don’t like you at all).

The young kookaburra that was born late last year in Chris and Pete’s garden in Woodlands is thriving which is great to hear.

I also received a lovely email from 'Voice’ reader Su, who is concerned about the future of a rather large pond in the paddock at the end of Parkside Drive, in the yet to be fully developed area of Kingston Estate. Su wrote that the pond

appears to have been a farm dam, and that in the wetter months there is a grassed area where frogs, egrets and herons thrive.

I have written to the COGG about this pond and have yet to receive a reply. Hopefully there is a plan to maintain this area in its current state.

There was a small reeded pond by the side of Banks Road in the developing area that I have noticed has been completely dug out and all of the reeds have been removed.

Andrea Dennett, who is the co-ordinator of the Bellarine Hooded Plover volunteers, reported on the 5 February that at Point Lonsdale two chicks are due to be fledged this weekend, which is fabulous news. Also at Point Lonsdale, another pair of hoodies hatched two chicks on the 28 January but the chicks were missing soon after possibly related to the extra activity on the beach related to the plane crash the day after hatching.

At Collendina the pair of hoodies known as NZ and unb are onto their eighth nesting attempt for the season - this nest is located 1.5km east of 5W and the young are due to hatch in late February or early March.

Another pair of hoodies known as AD and unb’s made a nest, located 500m east of 5W, and the eggs were due to hatch on 20 January, but this failed after the 44-degree heat, storm and gales that occurred on 13 January. They now have a new nest 50m west of the 6W access, and the eggs are due to hatch late February or early March.

Please look out for chicks in these areas and keep dogs on leads at all times where there are hoodie signs.

I received an email from Peter, who is a member of Birdlife Bellarine. He told me that he had red-whiskered bulbuls (RWB) in his garden in Clifton Springs. I remembered that Tom Fletcher and Neil Hickman and others had seen this species of bird a few years ago (2013 to be precise - thanks to Google) in Clifton Springs, and at the time they were thought to be escaped cage birds.

RWBs are native to southern Asia, but were introduced into Sydney in 1880 and later to Melbourne around the mid-1900s.

The Melbourne population has remained fairly concentrated; but the birds from Sydney have spread along the east coast.

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Spotless crake taken by Kevin Teasdale. 150092 The red-whiskered bulbul is very distinctive, with its pointed black crest, white cheeks, brown back, red under tail coverts, and long, whitetipped tail. These birds have a small red whisker mark below the eye. Both male and female birds are similar in plumage.

I went to Peter’s home and lo and behold, two RWBs made a grand appearance, and they were making a meal of Peter’s cherry tomatoes in his vegie patch.

The last bulbuls I had seen were the many redvented bulbuls that I encountered in Hawaii a few years ago, so it was lovely to see some bulbuls on the Bellarine. Thanks so much Peter.

Speaking of Bellarine Birdlife, the members of this group went to McLeods Waterholes in

Drysdale for an outing last week and stumbled upon two plumed whistling ducks, which was a great find. If you would like to participate in the group outings you can access information at / www.birdlife.org.au/group-events/birdlife-bellarine-peninsula John Bowman has started a very worthwhile campaign to save the trees aligning the new estate in Grubb Road from destruction. These trees are home to possums, red-rumped parrots, eastern rosellas, noisy miners and many other native birds. I’ve seen raptors sitting up in the trees perusing the landscape, which they won’t do when there are just houses to see. I think John has a worthwhile point that the trees will add distinction and character to the area and there seems to be no firm reason to get rid of them.

I’ve also discovered a new hobby lately and that is spotting Australian hobbys. There was a pair of hobbys hanging around the Ocean Grove Fire Station every day for a few weeks. I even took my car to get serviced in the Industrial Estate and saw a hobby there. I haven’t seen them for a few days so maybe they have moved on.

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We conserve, present and enhance the natural & developed coastal environs for the enjoyment and use of all

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.

BARWON HEADS SEAWALL & PROMENADE Work on the final stage of the reconstruction of the promenade has commenced with the first of four concrete pours successfully completed in the first week of February.

The photo shows the intensive activity involved in the first concrete pour.

The final stage involves the construction of the concrete promenade and installation of a new handrail.

It is expected that sections of the promenade will be closed for most of February and visitors to the site are asked to follow the detour signage where necessary.

FESTIVAL OF THE SEA The fantastic annual Festival of the Sea is drawing near, occurring on the Barwon River foreshore and nearby locations on March 16-20 2016. Organisers are currently seeking volunteers and those interested are encouraged to contact the festival by email on festivaloftheseabh@outlook.com NEW WEBSITE FOR BARWON COAST At the time of writing Barwon Coast was putting the finishing touches on an all new website for the organistaion. Immediately prior to Christmas both the Barwon Heads Caravan Park and the Riverview Family Caravan Park launched new web sites; with the launch of the new Barwon Coast site all traces of the old web presence will be removed from the web.

Barwon Coast is excited about the new site that will be easier to manage and update. We will endeavour to provide up to date and informative blogs and links about all the work of Barwon Coast and coastal management in general.

RIVERSIDE CAMPING GROUND Due to increasing demand Riverside Camping Ground will be open again for the Labour Day Long weekend and for Easter. As a dogs ‘off leash’ area all walkers and owners are reminded that it is the responsibility of dog owners to keep their pets under effective control and that it is an offence for dogs to rush at people.

OUR ENVIRONMENT The dunes of our coastline are very vulnerable and are fenced to preserve the qualities so very important to supporting our local indigenous fauna as well as the remnant coastal vegetation colonies that in many instances are the only place these plant specimens are found.

Our beaches are some of the most visited in the State and consequently it is important that people stay out of the dunes if they are to not be further degraded. Dune ‘surfing’ and other intrusions into the fenced dune area can cause substantial damage; please stay out of the fenced dune areas.

DOG ON BEACHES From the 1st of February ‘Dogs on Leash’ are allowed in a number of areas where access is prohibited over the busy summer period.

Dog owners need to remember regardless if they are in an ‘Off Leash’ or ‘Leash’ area, their pets must be under effective control at all times and they must clean up after them.

Not all visitors to our beaches think sharing them with dogs is a great idea.

Copies of ‘Dog Control Zone’ guides, that include detailed maps, are available from Barwon Coast Office, Barwon Heads Caravan Park & Riverview Family Caravan Park.

For the last few years an educative approach has been taken toward dogs on beaches and other public land.

This year Penalty Infringements Notices will be imposed where necessary.

We ask that all dog owners practice responsible ownership by keeping their pets under control, picking up after them and abiding by the onsite signage.

Barwon Coast, in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong will review all dog control areas before next summer. This review has not started; however Barwon Coast will be happy to receive comments at any time before the formal process begins.

PLAY IT SAFE BY THE WATER Tragically serious incidents have occurred in recent summers so it is really important to take personal responsibility for your safety when near the water, be it at the ocean or the river beaches.

Dangerous activities such as jumping or diving off the Barwon Heads jetty, the promenade or the bridge can lead to serious life changing injury, especially back injuries or even death.

This year we have seen massive movement of sands along the beaches and at low river flows the water depth can be minimal, especially at low tide near the Jetty, so don’t do it!

For safety’s sake no diving / jumping from jetties, the promenade or bridge.

Gary McPike General Manager

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Tennis finals move closer

Grubs juniors well placed for finals Compiled by Paul Madden AS we come up to the end of the season leading into finals with one home-and-away round left, the juniors are well placed for finals appearances.

Both under-15 teams have continued with good wins and sees them consolidated top of the ladder and second respectively giving them both a home game semi-final. Similarly the under-13 Swans, after a big win, are now placed top of the ladder and a home final for them also.

Under 15 OG Red D’Arcy Division OG Red won the toss and decided to bat first, scoring a respectable 9/206, with Charlie Walter and Flynn Hardiman both scoring 52 not out and supported by Taliesen Platt and Liam Mullen 28 and 24 respectively. Queenscliff were then sent in to have a hit but fell short scoring 126 with outstanding bowling by Nathan Scarpa taking 4/13 from his five overs and Brad Walder 2/9 from his three overs. A huge win for the boys which has cemented them in top spot and guaranteed them a home semi-final Under 15 OG White McMahon Division The OG White boys got up early to travel to Lara but it was worth it with the boys winning the toss and bowling first keeping Lara to a gettable 6/144 from 45 overs with Liam King 2/18 from six overs and Mitch Gawley Price 1/6 from five overs. Second week up early again to go and have a bat but

Wicket time: Ocean Grove Grubbers’ under-13 team may have gone down to Collendina at Shell Road Recreation Reserve but that did not stop their smiles after a wicket celebration. 150203 Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY the early morning rise had no effect on the boys as they piled on 4/232, with the reliable Louie Beale and Harry Tregenza 51 and 50 both retired, Will Owen getting 21 and Henry Walsh 16 retired. This was a must-win game and the boys consolidated their finals with second on the ladder Under 13 OG Swans Norquay Division OG Swans lost the toss and Drysdale decided to bat first scoring a respectable 5/125 from their 52 overs. The Ocean Grove boys then came out to bat and were switched right on from the start showing why they are top of the ladder making a huge 277. Nathan Down was unbeaten with 43 retired, supported by Hayden Ewart 31 retired and Shaun Biemens, Zane Branniff and Kody Harrison Roberts scored 17, 15 and 15

respectively. The best bowling was shared around with Zane five overs two maidens and 2/7, Shaun, four overs one maiden and 1/4 and Josh Kuipers three overs one maiden and 1/6. Well done to the boys on a huge win and good luck in the finals Under 13 OG Grubbers Norquay Division OG Grubbers won the toss and decided to have a bat first, scoring 8/156 from their 52 overs, with Cooper Ward continuing his fine season with 34 retired, two catches and two wickets for two runs from his five overs. Cooper was supported by Tahj Wirth with a solid 15 runs. Apart from Cooper the best of the bowlers was Alex Harper with 1/6 from his two overs. Unfortunately the boys just fell short of a win with Collendina scoring 6/196 from their 52 overs.

ing and won 5,33 - 1,15. Sam Hines, Drew Honey, Charlie Larsen and Mitch Arumets teamed up to win the doubles helping with this great result.

Section 18 Girls played Grovedale and won 5,34 –1,15. Amelia Bibby, Alyssa Dickeson, Aislynn McKinlay and Abbey Stanic made every game count to win this match.

Section 20 Girls played Portarlington and won 5,31 – 1,19. Henry Wood, Tara Sampson, Summer Von Aderkas McFarlane and Samantha Hayes all secured the match with a 6-1, 6-3 in the doubles.

Section 21 Boys played nearby Barwon heads and won 5,31 – 1,17. Will Baker, Ben Bowers, Max Breisch and James Splatt all came out firing to win their singles.

Here are the home results for 13 February: Section 2 Boys played Newcomb and lost 1,10 – 5,34. Julian Powell won the only set for this week against very tough opposition.

Combine team need win against Leopold

By DES EVERY

Nice shot: Cobra Under 13 junior player Charlie Every hits one to the leg side during Collendina’s win against Ocean Grove Grubbers at Shell Road Recreation Reserve.

150203 Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY

UNDER 17s THE Under 17 combined Ocean Grove/Colledina team make the journey to Leopold to take on Leopold Peel in this must win two day clash.

They are level on points with Leopold making a win here even more important. Leopold won the toss and elected to bat and they got off to a fine start.

The first wicket didn’t fall until the score was on 105 and Leopold were heading for a mammoth total. Quick wickets were needed and a reduction in the Peel run rate a must.

The combines spinners and part timers didn’t disappoint.

The wicket were shared and the wickets began to fall at regular intervals.

Cody Richardson, Fletcher Long and Sam Walsh all took one wicket apiece.

Craig Goodger was economical with 2/9 off 6 overs and Sam Harper cleaned up the tail also with the figures of 2/9.

Riley Kohler was the chief wicket taker with an innings defining 3/20 off 6 overs. The run rate had been reigned in and the score kept to a more manageable 10/187 off 49.3 overs.

The combine team ended day one on 0/6 with Logan Taylor and Sam Walsh, who are both in good form, eager to lead the run chase on day two.

Sam Walsh and Logan Taylor opened the run chase for the combine.

These two are in red hot form and today this form would be needed to get these runs.

They didn’t disappoint.

Taylor made another ton, it’s just what he does, and Walsh was again reliable with a well made 65.

Ronan Healy chipped in with 11 and Fletcher Long made 18. The total was reached

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with ease. 2/205 was the final score.

The combine team now sit in third with one game to go but a loss next game could see the footy boots come out early.

UNDER 13s THE under 13s head into this round ten two day clash sitting third on percentage alongside Leopold.

They take on fifth placed Ocean Grove Grubbers at the Shell Road Recreation Reserve. A gap of twelve points has formed between the top and bottom four which is helpful but wins are still a must to cement a finals berth.

The Grubbers won the toss and elected to bat. They got the score to 51 in very quick time before the Cobras were able to get a breakthrough.

In fact they got two important wickets with the score on 51 which really slowed the run rate and the Cobras were able to contain them to 3/83 off their 26 overs.

Along with two run outs, the only bowler to take a wicket was Zak Poynder with 1/1 off one over.

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Section 7 Boys Red played Geelong Lawn and won by just 2 games 3,23 -3,21. Harry Copperwaite, Chris McMahon, Sunny Levison and Robert Campbell showed that even winning just a couple more games made the difference.

Section 13 Boys played Leopold and won 6,36 -0,12. These boys are top of the ladder and are now a sure thing for the finals.

Section 16 Mixed played Waurn Ponds and lost 0,21 – 6,36. A tough day for these girls who lost some sets by just 5-6, 5-6, 4-6.

Section 18 Girls played Wandana Heights and won 4,29 – 2,25. Charli Duckett had a great day winning her doubles and singles.

Section 20 Girls played Lethbridge and won by 8 games 3,30 – 3,22. Georgia Antonio won all of her sets, playing doubles with Allanah Wilkens.

– Results compiled by Jen Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ Facebook page for results, tips and more information.

both openers going for ducks and the score on seven.

Zak Poynder and Nick Gibbon steadied the ship with a solid 38 run partnership until Gibbon was dismissed for a fine 14.

Poynder and the reliable Sam Donegan then took the score to a competitive 4/82 when Donegan was dismissed for a well made 12.

At the end of Collendina’s 26 overs Poynder is 24 not out and the score is on 4/88.

Day two is shaping up to be a cliffhanger.

The Cobras again lost early wickets on day two with Diesel McNeil and Xavier Norman going cheaply. Baxter Stephensen and Charlie Every steadied the ship.

Stephensen had to be retired for a well made 14 and Every also had to be retired for a solid 19. The score was ticking over nicely, enter Brodie Muscat.

Brodie is in red hot form as the Cobras head towards the business end of the season.

He finished the day with a very aggressive 26 including one massive 6 over the square leg boundary. The Cobras finished with avery competitive 6/196.

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Here are the home results for 6 February: Section 1 Boys played Waurn Ponds Red and lost 0,11 - 6,36. A difficult match up for this team, playing the top side in their section.

Section 3 Girls hosted All Saints and won 6,37 – 0,13. This team with Edelle McKinlay, Steph Golightly, Brooke Vigilante and Emily Kehagias are going from strength to strength.

Section 4 Mixed played Torquay and won 4,32 – 2,22. Liam Carroll and Emmett Hudson won all of their sets on the day.

Section 7 Boys White played Moolap and lost 2,21 – 4,24. Jack James won his singles and doubles.

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THERE are only three weeks until finals commence at Ocean Grove Tennis Club (OGTC).

There are 15 junior teams this season, and 10 of those hold places in the top four on the ladder.

In first place are teams 3 Girls, 13 Boys, 18 Red Girls, 20 Red Girls and 21 Boys. There are still two weeks of home-and-away games left for the season, so this gives all teams a chance to advance on the ladder.

Each summer, the OGTC holds a tournament to discover the Senior and Junior Club Champion.

This is a chance for all members to play against opponents of similar ability in singles or doubles.

Bring the family and enjoy the day watching some brilliant tennis.This year the events will be held on the following dates: Sunday 23 February – Junior Club Championships.

Sunday 6 March – Senior Club Championships.

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Waves leaders announced

Club Grove gears up for bowls finals Compiled by Matt Flapper

was guiding his team to its sixth win and remained in contention with one round to play.

With only shots up the difference, Wells went head to head in game eight with Umbers and the winner would be in the box seat to take out first prize.

The City of Geelong side carried the same consistency into the last game as they had in most other matches and produced a result that would sent them to the top and in a position that they had their hold on the trophy. Mars got over the line to record his seventh win and take out the runner-up cheque.

Former Australian representative Lee Schraner grabbed third place while Cheep had to settle for fourth on six wins.

The 2016 classic was arguably one of the best assembled fields put together with a quality field which included some spectacular bowling and close contests. Once again the Ocean Grove Bowling Club excelled in hosting the most prestigious men’s fours classics on the bowls calendar.

Final Leader Board Jim Fitzpatrick, Lance Kelly, Cal Inderberg, Brendan Umbers (City Of Geelong) – 7 wins, 21pts + 82.

Randal Dimery, Dan Mars, Scott Mejean, Ben Winther (MCC) – 7 wins, 21pts + 54.

Taylen Male, Rick Omerod, Jay Bye Norris, Lee Schraner (Tasmania) – 6 wins, 18pts +23.

Mark Cheep, Jack Noonan, Mark Andrews, Richard Dwyer (Kyneton Golf) – 6 wins, 18pts + 18.

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Pennant finals approaching WITH the finals just around the corner for both midweek and Saturday pennant competitions, the next two weeks will determine the fate for all sides concerned.

In the Saturday competition, all eight teams are still a chance to feature in the top four.

Premier Division and defending champions have worked their way back into contention with a run of great form thus far in 2016. Currently in fourth position they face off with Lara and City Of Geelong to finish the home-and-away season.

Division Two is the only team that heads its leader board in the Division while the 5s, 7s, 9s and 10s are all third after 16 rounds.

Division Three sit fourth which is a fantastic effort so far considering it earned promotion from Division Four last year.

Sitting seventh but only one game out of fourth place the Division Eight team will need to secure the points in the remaining two matches to have any chance of securing that fourth spot.

With four opportunities to play finals in the midweek competition, defending premier Division One is on track to feature prominently at the business end, as is Division Two having enjoyed a great start to the year. Four wins on the trot and momentum building, the Twos have worked their way into fourth spot.

Division Three continues to dominate its division – currently on top – while some terrific performances from some of our newer bowlers and in-

experienced skippers in Division Seven have them a big chance sitting fourth.

The final two weeks of the season will tell the story, but to have 12 teams with an opportunity to reach the play-off stages is a remarkable effort to date.

Classic stars from City of Geelong WITH the final result of the 2016 R.T. Edgar Men’s Classic Fours in the balance until the final bowl of the tournament it was the City of Geelong foursome skipped by Brendan Umbers that would rise to the top of the leaderboard and take out the major slice of the $18,000 prize purse.

Umbers joined forces with Jim Fitzpatrick, Lance Kelly and Cal Inderberg who all make part of the club’s Premier Division side.

At the completion of day one, Umbers led the field of three three-game winners with only shots up separating the teams. With a further three games on day two, the city side dropped their guard to the Northern Territory’s Scott Chamberlain. This opened the door for MCC’s Dan Mars to capitalise and hold the overnight lead as the only undefeated side on six wins.

As the third day got underway in near perfect conditions, for the third successive day there was no shortage of surprises. Umbers returned to the winners list, while a slip-up on the carpet cost Mars top spot on the leaderboard.

Kyneton Golf’s Mark Cheep was in the mix with another win while Tasmania’s Lee Schraner was waiting in the wings trying hard to keep his chances of tournament victory alive.

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Winners are grinners: From left, Lance Kelly, Cal Inderberg, Peter Molloy (RT Edgar’s), Brendan Umbers and Jim Fitzpatrick take out the 2016 RT Edgar Men’s Classic Fours event.

SURFSIDE Waves Soccer Club’s Men’s Division One side announced the captain and vice-captain for the 2016 season.

Playing-coach Luis McClelland will again be at the helm for his fourth consecutive season, and is hoping to build on the success of a runner-up finish and grand final berth that the Waves experienced in 2015.

Adrian Bond will again captain the squad in his second season with the side.

Jack Pedler will deputise as vice-captain, rounding out the leadership group which possesses a nice amount of skill and experience.

“We are very lucky to have both Bondy and Peds not only playing at the club but filling leadership roles, they are two absolute quality players and people,” McClelland said.

“This season, our squad shouldn’t change too much, but we are hoping to get one or two new faces in to strengthen the group.”

The Waves have been fortunate enough to be representing the Sunday League in the Morris Finance Cup, which has them testing their skills against the some of the best players that the Geelong region has to offer.

“It has been a wonderful experience so far, and a great challenge for our players,” Bond said.

“We have learnt a lot so far and as a group, we feel we have been able to play some pleasing patches of football against quality opposition.”

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Cobras book finals berth IN-FORM Collendina booked a BPCA A Grade finals berth following an impressive 91-run away win over Barwon Heads.

Cobra co-coach Ben Ricardo said his team was building a strong foundation ahead of next month’s finals.

“Stoked to secure a finals’ spot and get some reward for our efforts this season,” Ricardo told the Voice.

“We really feel we are building nicely this season and are very keen to go deep in finals.”

Chasing 189 for victory on day two, the Cobras rolled Barwon Heads for only 97 from 55.4 overs.

Collendina gun all-rounder Andy Higgins made a stunning return in his first A Grade appearance this season and finished with figures of 2/23 from 13 overs.

Experienced new ball bowlers Charlie Lamb, who claimed 3/38 from

20 overs, and Jye Hearps, who took 3/32 from 22.4 overs, helped guided their side to victory.

“Charlie (Lamb), Jye (Hearps), Higgo (Andy Higgins) were all brilliant and Higgins’ spell just before the tea break really turned the game in our favour,” Ricardo said.

On day one, Collendina made a stunning recovery from 4/37 thanks to a vital innings from Nathan Walter (72).

Walter and James Rock (40) shared in a crucial 105-run fifth-wicket partnership stand to leave the visitors in a competitive position midway through day one.

Tailender Lamb hit 25 late in the innings as the Cobras were all out for 188 from 72.4 overs.

“To end up with 188 after a poor start was really pleasing,” he said.

Collendina now faces a perfect test to prepare for A Grade finals with a two-day game against ladder leader

Well bowled Dwayne: Cobra bowler Dwayne Johnston takes three wickets in his side’s B Grade win over Barwon Heads at Collendina Recreation Reserve. 150210 Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY

Left: Get around Charlie: Gun Cobra A Grade pace bowler Charlie Lamb receives high fives from his Collendina teammates after taking a wicket in his side’s win over Barwon Heads.

Below: Welcome back to A Grade: Collendina bowler Andy Higgins makes a welcome return to A Grade with his figures 2/23 from 13 overs in the Cobras’ resounding victory over Barwon Heads. 150207 Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY Portarlington at Portarlington on Saturday 20 February to end its regular season.

A TIMELY half-century from Collendina B Grade opener Cameron Kavailiunas (61) was not enough for the Cobras to score victory in their twoday game at home against Barwon Heads.

Collendina, which won toss and batted first, was bowled out for 164 from 56.4 overs on day one. Barwon Heads finished at 8/168 in reply to claim victory by two wickets.

Dean Britt had an excellent game with the ball and finished with 4/49 from 19 overs and made 26 not out with the bat.

Fellow Cobra Dwayne Johnston chimed in with 37 and took 3/46 from 20 overs.

A CENTURY from Drysdale veteran and Hawk C Grade captain Rob Malcolm allowed his side to cruise to a 115-run two-day victory against Collendina. Malcolm’s innings of 116 with the bat along with teammate Pat-

rick Willis knock of 82 were the highlights from Drysdale’s first day score of 7/268. In reply, Collendina could only manage 9/153 from its 60 overs.

Cobra opener Daniel McManus faired best with the willow after he made 56.

IN D Grade games, Collendina 1

defeated St Leonards 1 by six wickets.

Batting first the home side 9/102 from its 40 overs, in reply the Cobras made 4/104 from 29 overs and won 11 overs to spare.

COLLENDINA 2 cruised to a sixwicket win over St Leonards 2.

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Making a splash: More than 1000 competitors took part in two days of Life Saving Victoria carnivals held at Ocean Grove across the weekend. 150205

Fantastic board race: Ocean Grove SLSC Under 12 competitors Charlie Mahoney, left, and Jemima Asher were some of the outstanding performers in the board race at LSV carnival on Saturday. 150205 Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY

Successful combination: Ocean Grove under-14 pair Tyler Walsh and Tim Hannan compete in the board race on Saturday. 150205

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Ocean Grove nippers shine THE 1000 plus state wide competitors on Saturday February 14 at Life Saving Club Junior State Carnival saw Ocean Grove SLSC nippers perform exceptionally well.

The Ocean Grove nippers won events in every single age group.

On Sunday 14 February, at the Western/Surf Coast regional event Ocean Grove SLSC performed well.

Surf Life Saving Clubs from Point Lonsdale to Warrnambool competed at the Sunday based event which is seen as qualifier for the 2016 Victorian Junior Championships.

Ocean Grove SLSC were aiming to qualify for every sin-

gle event in each age group, and were pleased that the nippers had worked so hard.

From Under 9 to Under 14s, both boys and girls, have qualified for all the events at the state championships which will be held in Warrnambool in early March.

The Under 12 Ocean Grove SLSC girls were a major highlight and qualified in everything including two board relay teams.

All Under 12 girls qualified for individual board race, beach relay team, the swim team, three belt and reel teams where Ocean Grove came first, second and third.

The Ocean Grove Under 10

boys also did well and qualified for everything and will be hard to beat at the Lorne based State nipper carnival on Sunday 28 February.

Ocean Grove SLSC head coach, Sonia Kinsey said the Under 14 boys were great performers across the two days of competition.

“The Under 14 boys have grown another leg in the last couple of months,” Kinsey said.

“They have grown, they are more confident and they are not as nervous on the starting line.”

The Ocean Grove SLSC nippers, parents and coaching team are pleased with how well the club perfomed.

Star golfers hit up Ocean Grove

By MARK HEENAN INTERNATIONAL and interstate professional and amateur golfers took in the sights of Ocean Grove this month after competing in the Vic Open at Thirteenth Beach Golf Links.

Canadian pro golfers Jessica MacPhee, Kyla Inaba and Eileen Kelly spent the week on Bellarine’s coastal surrounds thanks to housing assistance from two Ocean Grove Golf Club families.

The female trio stayed with Ocean Grove golfer Janine Fitzpatrick, while Western Australian pro Jarryd Felton and partner Hannah Green, an amateur, stayed with members Ian and Cynthia Berry.

Eileen Kelly, from Victoria in British Columbia, admitted she had fallen with love with Ocean Grove.

“It is really wonderful getting to stay with the host families and for them to take us in because we get to experience more of the Australian culture,” Kelly said.

“Ocean Grove is a beautiful area and it is a wonderful place to kind of see the ocean and I like that stuff. We’ll be definitely coming back to Ocean Grove.”

Kyla Inaba, who hails from Kelowna in British Columbia, said it was great to experience the local community surrounds.

“Love it, it is beautiful and it is great to get to know some of the community and get to know some of the people,” Inaba told the Voice.

Kelly said residing with the Fitzpatrick household helped the trio eliminate expenses flying solo on the expensive world golf tour.

“It saves on expenses, we are chasing a pretty difficult dream, but we love it,” she said.

Despite their busy golf schedule the three international golfers managed to fit in time to visit the stunning Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road.

Unfortunately the Canadian trio failed to make the cut and missed out on playing the final two days of the Vic Open.

Meanwhile, Felton, 20, shot five under the card after the completion of his four rounds at the Vic Open.

Locals help out pro: pro golfer Jarryd Felton, centre, at the Vic Open Pro-Am with Ocean Grove Golf Club members, from left, Ian Berry, Cynthia Berry, Sally Schaller and Steve Hibble. 150047 He fired his best round on opening day 4 February with a sizzling 69.

He finished eight strokes behind eventual Vic Open winner New Zealand’s Michael Long, who won in a play-off against Australian Matthew Millar.

Felton’s partner Hannah Green also finished eight strokes behind female winner and English teenager Georgia Hall, who won by one shot from 2015 Vic Open champion Marianne Skarpnord and Nanna Madsen.

Green was the highest placed female amateur at this year’s Vic Open.

The Vic Open was played at Thirteenth Beach Golf Links in Barwon Heads from 4-7 February.

Golfers hit up Grove: Canadian pro golfers, from left, Jessica MacPhee, Kyla Inaba and Eileen Kelly join WA golfers Hannah Green and Jarryd Felton at Thirteenth Beach Golf Links at the Vic Open. 150047

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Grubbers snap four-game losing streak THE Grubbers’ A Grade side snapped a fourgame losing streak after a resounding 67-run win over Queenscliff.

Defending a competitive 194, Ocean Grove bowled out Queenscliff for 127.

Ocean Grove coach Paul Jubber, who took 3/14 from 10 overs, praised young fast bowling pair Lindon Guiffrida, who claimed 1/25 from 15 overs, and Rob Proctor.

Proctor who chimed in with 2/15 from eight overs, remained 21 not out with the bat on 6 February.

“Guiffrida and Proctor were outstanding with the new ball,” Jubber said. “We are delighted with the progress of our emerging players.”

The Coutas were in a comfortable position at 3/94, but lost their way and lost 7/33.

Despite Jubber conceding its focus is not playing finals in 2015/16 after Ocean Grove’s 3-0 start to season, he said it was important to nurture youth.

“To get games into our emerging players and for them to play is a positive and it is a bonus to win, which is a great result for the club,” Jubber said.

On day one, promising Grubber opener Jackson Kent (50) led the way with a half-century.

Kent is the leading Ocean Grove A Grade run scorer this season with his tally of 264 runs at 33, which included two half-centuries.

Ocean Grove batsman Issac Saunders is making the most of an A Grade promotion after his

Cracking pace: Grubber A Grade fast bowler Lindon Giuffrida, left, who took 1/25 from 15 overs, fires one down against Queenscliff on Saturday at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve. 150206 innings of 43, which included six boundaries and one six.

Queenscliff captain Tony Hanafin, who claimed 3/14 from nine overs, was his side’s most successful bowler on day one.

Ocean Grove, which has a 4-4 record after nine rounds, faces winless Wallington in a home two-day game on 20 February to wrap up the season.

IN B Grade, Ocean Grove almost pulled off an unlikely outright victory against Anglesea in their two-day game at Anglesea Recreation Reserve.

The Grubbers, who won the toss and batted first, declared at 4/309 from 58 overs on day one.

The Ocean Grove batting quartet of Rhys Sheather (78), Pat Kuipers (79), Corey Buxton (61) and Adam Spiby (50 not out) all made valuable half-centuries.

In reply, Anglesea was all out for 74 from 33.1

overs in its first innings. In its second dig, the home side finished at 8/113 from 52 overs as the Grubbers strode to an easy victory on their first innings.

Young Ocean Grove fast bowler Ned Thorley ended with match figures of 5/34 from 14.1 overs and 0/26.

Ocean Grove won by six wickets in their twoday C Grade clash against Barrabool 2 at Shell Road Recreation Reserve.

Batting first Barrabool 2 was all out for 137 from 58.4 overs, while in reply the Grubbers finished at 4/140. Grubber medium pace bowler Steve Cramer finished with 3/17 from eight overs, while Alan Bate, Marcus Wirth and Pat McMahon all took two wickets apiece.

The home was well led by Jake Taylor (28) and Pat McMahon (49) with the bat.

A Sparkling unbeaten hundred from Grubber opener Troy Wiseman was not enough for his side to post a victory over finals contender Newcomb in their D Grade one-day game at Erwin Reserve.

Batting first Ocean Grove made 4/233 from its 40 overs. Wiseman, who also claimed 2/46 with the ball, hit 20 boundaries in his whirlwind innings of 103 not out. Wiseman has hit a purple patch in recent weeks with the bat after he struck 90 in the Grubbers’ one-day 95-run victory against St Leonard’s 1 on 6 February.

Mark Hyland (54) smashed a half-century and hit two sixes and eight boundaries. In reply, the home side won with nine overs to spare after Newcomb finished 3/236 from 31 overs.

Well played Jake: Ocean Grove C Grade batsman Jake Taylor, who made 28, hits one to the leg side during his side’s win over Barrabool on Saturday at Shell Road Recreation Reserve. 150209 Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY

Wicket time Grubbers: Ocean Grove A Grade bowler Robert Procter celebrates one of his two wickets in the Grubbers’ 67-run victory against Queenscliff.

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Star quartet: Ocean Grove SLSC junior nippers Emily Joyce, Sienna Stewart, Hayley McKinder and Cookie Robinson all smiles take part in Life Saving Victoria competition on Saturday at Ocean Grove. 150205 Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY

Great teamwork guys: These Ocean Grove SLSC junior competitors were among more than 1200 participants that took part in the Life Saving Victoria Junior State Carnival at Ocean Grove SLSC on Saturday. 150205

Grove packed for state events MORE than 1000 state elite junior lifesavers collectively took part in two huge days of Life Saving Victoria nipper competitions held across the weekend at Ocean Grove beach.

Hundreds of Ocean Grove SLSC nipper competitors were among the

1200 plus junior state wide participants in the LSV Junior State Carnival.

Local and state wide nippers backed up at the LSV Western/Surf Coast Victorian junior event on Sunday, which was a qualifier for the 2016 Victorian Junior Championships.

OGSLSC president Steve Peatling said it proved why Ocean Grove was chosen as a successful location to host for back-to-back days of competitions.

“That was shown by numbers that attended how popular Ocean Grove based carnivals are,” Peatling said.

“Location wise, Ocean Grove is a fantastic location it is pretty central location for everybody. For a junior carnival like this, Ocean Grove is still a reasonably safe beach, I think that has got a lot to do why this beach is so popular when we run a carnival.”

Gun signing joins Grubbers at training

By MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove Football Club’s biggest offseason signing James Linton is excited by his new challenge at the Grubbers in 2016.

The ex-Colac gun midfielder who played in the club’s only senior GFL premiership in 2014, joined his new team-mates at pre-season training this month at Ocean Grove’s new football headquarters at Shell Road.

The 24-year-old Jan Juc resident said playing in the Bellarine was a good fit to compliment his busy life with work and university demands.

“My life is down on the Surf Coast and the Bellarine, I have a fair bit on my plate and just the travel going back to Colac was something I could not do and (commit) to anymore,” Linton told the Voice.

“I weighed up playing for both Torquay

and Ocean Grove, with the new facilities (at Shell Road) there is fair bit happening down here (at Ocean Grove).

“It is very exciting.”

Between 2010 and 2015, Linton played 60 senior GFL games for Colac.

Linton, a fomer Victoria Country Football League representative, was named best afield in Geelong Football League’s Interleague clash against the Goulburn Valley Football League in 2013.

He is the son of Wayne Linton, who played 65 VFL games for Fitzroy between 1974 and 1978.

Outside of football, Linton runs his own business delivering organic fresh fruit and vegies and also works as a chef, while completing his final year at university studying naturopathy.

QUICK TIME OUT WITH JAMES LINTON

Up to 200 local club volunteers helped out both days across the weekend, while more than 150 Ocean Grove SLSC nippers participated in two days of competition.

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New Grubber: Ocean Grove Football Club new recruit James Linton takes part in Grubbers’ pre-season training this month at Shell Road. 150091

Current occupation?

Student.

AFL Team supported?

Brisbane Lions.

Favourite drink?

Furphy.

Football highlight?

Winning the GFL premiership for Colac against Leopold in 2014.

Favourite holiday destination?

I always like going somewhere new. I have just come back from Vietnam and was in South America before that.

Favourite football position on the ground?

On ball and inside midfielder.

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