Drysdale Voice - 30th March 2016

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Arson hunt POLICE are on the hunt for arsonists after fire damaged a vacant Portarlington Road house just outside Drysdale in the early hours of 24 March.

A passing motorist called triple-zero after spotting the fire at 12.55am.

A total of six trucks from Drysdale, Ocean Grove, Wallington and Corio responded to the blaze, with firefighters preventing it from spreading to the house.

Detective Senior Constable Paul Mitchell said the house had been unoccupied for 18 months and the power was disconnected.

“We are certainly treating it as suspicious at this stage,” he said.

Police are also reviewing CCTV footage from nearby properties.

Drysdale Fire Brigade captain Brendan MacDonald said the fire started in the garage before spreading to the back of the house.

It caused extensive damage to the garage, a verandah and a section of the house roof.

CFA fire investigators arrived at the scene later in the morning to investigate.

Police urge anyone with information to on the fire to call Geelong CIU on 5225 3100 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Sharing the care

By LUKE VOOGT CLIFTON Springs teenager Chelsea Novosalec is leading fund-raising efforts for classmate and friend Lachlan McKinnon, after he was hit by a car earlier this month.

“I’ve known him since kindergarten,” said Chelsea, who recently visited Lachlan in hospital.

“He’s a really good guy - to see him like that completely broke my heart.”

The fund-raising page raised $5000 in the first 48 hours.

“It’s absolutely amazing to see that such a small community can come together to support Lachlan,” Chelsea said.

The Bellarine Secondary College student started the page after “feeling useless” to help Lachlan in his plight.

“I just wanted to support his family,” she said.

The page reached the $6000 mark on 24 March and Chelsea is hoping even more people will dig deep to support Lachlan.

“He’s really bubbly - a bit shy at first - but once you get to know him he’s a unique character,” she said.

Mother Michelle Novoselac was extremely proud of her 16-year-old daughter.

“But it wasn’t a surprise to me,” she said.

“Chelsea has a very loving and caring nature.”

Chelsea thanked everyone who donated or supported Lachlan, as well as The Alfred hospital, which she said had “done a great job”.

Lachlan woke up from his induced coma two weeks ago. He sustained fractures and neck, as well as a shoulder injury from the incident.

Chelsea said Lachlan’s father had

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Chelsea had planned to sell raffle tickets at a live show at the Point Lonsdale Golf Club this weekend. But anticipated numbers were so great that the event had to be postponed due to licensing and safety concerns.

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By LUKE VOOGT FAMILY and friends of Clifton Springs Primary School basked in the moonlight on 4 March, enjoying a night of cinema under the stars.

The school’s first-ever moonlight cinema night drew more than 100 people to the school grounds to relax in pristine conditions.

Principal Brent Richards said the night was a departure from school’s usual drive-in cinema nights, with the crowd rolling out picnic

blankets instead.

“It was a much closer and more sociable event,” he said.

“There was a great community vibe.”

Bayview Estate sponsored the night, which raised money for new books, equipment and school supplies.

Pasquale Franzese of National Pacific Properties, the developer for Bayview Estate, was thrilled to get behind the event.

“Bayview is home to a lot of young families,

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By LUKE VOOGT VAN Loons will offer some garden “re-leaf” next month with a weekend supporting depression charity Beyond Blue.

It’s the second time the nursery has supported Garden Releaf, and owner Heidi Martin

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many of whom have children attending school in Clifton Springs,” Pasquale said.

“The moonlight cinema event really brought the community together.”

Bayview donated prizes for the raffle, including Gold Class movie tickets, along with showbags, drink bottles and more.

“The kids absolutely loved the showbags,” Pasquale said.

“It was an extremely fun night, and one we were proud to get behind as the major sponsor.”

said it raised more than $3000 last year.

“Gardening is of known benefit for people suffering depression,” she said.

“It’s good for mind and body - so we are all for it.”

The nursery will run a “su-

per foods” workshop on 9 April, at 1.30pm, and will have live music from local acoustic duo, Double Espresso on 10 April, at noon.

“It’s a beautiful time of the year to be in the garden,” Heidi said.

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DRYSDALE Rotary Club is calling on residents to nominate their favourite local business for its Service Excellence Awards in a month’s time.

Businesses in Curlewis, Clifton Springs and Drysdale will all be eligible for the awards which take place for the third time on 2 May. Peak Pharmacy won last year and store pharmacist Michael Young said it was great to be recognised.

“We pride ourselves on our customer service, so winning the award was fantastic,” he said.

Awards organiser Bruce Van Every said Rotary had received nominations for a dozen different businesses so far, from 40 individual nominations.

Last year locals nominated 20 businesses with a total of 60 nominations.

“The awards are to help support local customers and ensure excellent customer service for local businesses,” Mr Van Every said.

Drysdale Rotary Club president Caroline Rickard said the awards were about acknowledging local businesses.

“It gives clients and customers an opportunity to express their gratitude,” she said.

“Often local businesses don’t get much feedback as to whether they doing a good or bad job.”

The winner receives a trophy and both the winner and their nominator receive a cash prize.

Nominations close 31 April. For more information visit drysdalerotary.org.au

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Havoc blows in

By LUKE VOOGT

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STRONG winds wrought havoc in Ocean Grove and the Bellarine on 18 March, felling several trees and causing traffic hazards on major roads.

An SES crew removed broken branches from a tree in Tuckfield Street just after 2pm, closing one lane which caused minor delays.

The broken branches had not yet fallen on the road, but the crew removed them in a matter of minutes, preventing injury or further damage.

Bellarine SES Controller Dion

Henderson said gusts of wind up to 90km/h kept his crews busy all afternoon across the Peninsula.

“It’s been constant - we’ve got two trucks out at the moment,” he said.

“It doesn’t take our crews long to remove the trees.”

SES crews also removed fallen trees in Mannerim, Marcus Hill, Wallington, Drysdale and Swan Bay. Fallen trees created traffic hazards on roads including the Bellarine Highway, and Swan Bay and Murradoc Roads.

Businesses jump in the community car

By LUKE VOOGT BELLARINE businesses are helping get young drivers on the road safely with the donation of a new car to a community-based driving program.

Council Youth Portfolio Councillor Jan Farrell thanked the businesses, saying the car would allow more Bellarine locals to access the L2P program.

“L2P is fantastic program and I’m thrilled to see it expanding to the Bellarine Peninsula,” she said.

Portarlington and Drysdale Com-

munity Banks, CGU Insurance, the Portarlington Golf Club and Winter and Taylor Holden (Geelong) joined together to donate the car.

Local Community Bank Senior Branch Manager, Mark O’Dowd, said it was a great feeling to help young people “hit the road as prepared as they can be”.

“It’s really a donation from our community,” he said.

“It’s only through their continued business that we are able to support important local projects like these.”

Geelong Council runs the VicRoads-funded L2P program, which

pairs drivers aged 16 to 21 with a trained volunteer mentor.

The program has helped 122 youth - without access to a car or licensed driver - gain experience for their licence since 2009.

Cr Farrell and Mr O’Dowd joined fellow Bellarine councillors Rod Macdonald and Lindsay Ellis, and recent L2P graduate Kyle Quarterman to celebrate the new car on 15 March.

“It’s really pleasing to see Community Banks combining with businesses and local organisations to help deliver this important program

to the Bellarine,” Cr Macdonald said.

The program currently has 80 mentors and more than 90 learner drivers from across Golden Plains Shire, Surf Coast Shire and Greater Geelong.

The new car means the L2P program now has five vehicles based around Geelong, the Surf Coast and the Bellarine.

L2P are currently looking for sponsors to help support the program. For more information please contact April Livesley on 5272 4011 or email l2p@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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Joining good fight BELLARINE Secondary College took steps to prevent violence against women this month by signing up to the Respectful Relationships program.

The college will run the program for its Years 9 and 10 students in partnership with the Barwon Centre Against Sexual Assault (Barwon CASA).

College principal Alison Murphy said it would help “students understand what a respectful relationship is”.

“The professional training provided to our staff will ensure the messages from the program are embedded in the school,” she said.

“Our goal is for Bellarine students to develop as respectful and resilient individuals and this program will certainly support that.”

The six sessions for students include topics such as consent, the impacts of sexual assault, speaking up about sexual assault and being a bystander.

A number of other schools in Geelong have signed up to the program, which is part of the Sexual Assault Prevention Program in Secondary Schools (SAPPSS).

SAPPSS was developed by CASA House and has been operating for a number of years.

Last year the Department of Education and Training announced that respectful relationships education

will be part of the Victorian curriculum.

Barwon CASA Prevention of Violence Against Women project officer Dr Pamela Bjork-Billings said this was due to the well-researched link between gender inequality and violence against women.

“Teachers are supported by CASA staff who are experienced in this program and in dealing with the issues which arise when teenagers discuss relationships,” she said.

“An important aspect is the training provided to the teachers before the program begins and the ongoing support that the CASA gives.”

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This art is from the heart

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CLIFTON Springs secondary student Willow Cowin unveiled her art in Geelong this month, as part of a permanent exhibition for young carers.

“It’s great to have my work in town, as maybe it will raise awareness and help other young carers,” she said.

“I love painting - you can be as creative as you want. You can escape to your own little world.”

Willow, 13, has helped look after her mother - who has four chronic illnesses - since her older sisters moved out.

She’s taken responsibilities like cooking, cleaning and

home maintenance in her stride.

“It’s affected my social life a little bit but it’s not too bad,” she said.

A young carer is a child or young person, who provides unpaid care for a family member with a disability, mental or chronic illness, or who is frail.

There are an estimated 104,000 young carers in Victoria and up to 3000 in Geelong.

The National Disability Insurance Agency, Barwon Health and Geelong’s Bluebird Foundation worked together to create the exhibition, named CUBED, at Market Square.

Bluebird CEO Bron Lawson

said the aim was to raise awareness of the challenges young carers faced.

“Young carers are often very independent, capable people with strong family relationships,” she said.

“However, they are also at risk of social isolation, poor health and dropping out of school.”

Willow is one of several talented young carers who have been creating art with local artist Jenna Ramondo.

Any young carers needing support can call Barwon Health on 1800 052 222.

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IAN Duckworth’s "Ocean Grove Surfing the Sixties", is a journey in time to when Kombis cruised the coastline and Mals dominated the waves.

The book - Ian’s first-ever - covers the history of Ocean Grove’s first boardriders club, and decades of local beach history.

“The beach was just a way of life,” he told the Voice, after pub-

lishing the book this month.

Ian, 64, grew up in Ocean Grove and was surfing from the age of 10.

Recently, he met with original members of the South Coast Boardriders Club, many of whom are getting on in years.

“Some people have said to me we should write a book about this before it’s too late,” he said.

“Quite a few of them have passed away from cancer - this will be a history for their kids and grandkids.”

In the book Ian talks about postwar migration and how thousands from Melbourne’s western suburbs would travel down in summer.

Many of these immigrants, he said, would marry and resettle in Ocean Grove.

“The common denominator was surfing,” he said.

“It was where we all made friends and the beach was the meeting place.”

Ian remembers a time when

Ocean Grove’s population was just 2000 people and the summer swell of people was even more noticeable than today.

“Between Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads you couldn’t move,” he said.

Ocean Grove Surfing the Sixties features several testimonies from local families and identities.

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ALL Makes Automotive proved once again to be the best community bowlers in Ocean Grove by taking out the Ocean Grove Bowling Club’s Community Bowls trophy for the third time.

A total of 32 teams competed over four Mondays with three teams being undefeated after the preliminary rounds - Ocean Grove Automotive, Bellarine Furniture and Bay 13 Bowlers. Prestige Jayco joined the three unbeaten teams in the semi-finals, where Ocean Grove Automotive defeated Bellarine Furniture in the final.

Co-ordinator Jon McConville said the tournament was again a huge success. “There was no rain, no interuptions and we had an Italian night to finish it all off and I think everyone enjoyed their bowls, enjoyed their meals of pasta and pizza and enjoyed their drinks," he said.

More than 150 bowlers competed in the annual event which pits local businesses against each other, but also allows the mix and mingle in the social atmosphere of barefoot bowls.

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OCEAN Grover Leigh-Ann Johnson took the trip of a lifetime recently.

After overnighting in Buenos Aires, she flew to El Calafate where she joined a 10-day tour across Patagonia through Argentina and Chile.

She then went to Antarctica and flew from Puerto Arenas to Pt William and then boarded the Polar Pioneer, only 48 passengers, 10 leaders and 23 Russian crew.

“As expected sailing across the Drake Passage was very rough and seasickness was apparent.

The next 12 days were filled with awesome scenery, huge tabular icebergs, wildlife and interesting talks," Leigh-Ann said.

She also braced herself for a polar plunge into the icy waters.

She saw 30 humpback whales passing through the Dallman channel and then spent two days sailing (rough) and ending the tour in Ushuaia, Argentina.

“Antartica is very cold, very dry and very windy and very spectacular," she said.

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Residents help resolve Big Issue

By LUKE VOOGT THE Big Issue seller Peter Hodge returned to The Terrace this month, thanks to a campaign by Ocean Grove residents.

Pete said locals spoke up for him after The Big Issue suspended him six weeks ago.

“I’m only here, thanks to some really generous people in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, who called the head office on my behalf,” he said.

Pete had “run-in” with a representative of The Big Issue earlier this year, which led to his suspension.

“I said some words that I’ve apologised for, but they weren’t very nice,” he said.

Pete met with The Big Issue head office recently, with some help from local lawyer Michael Vine, and was allowed to continue selling copies.

“He’s sort of a feature in Ocean Grove,” Michael said.

“It would be a great pity if we didn’t get this sorted out.”

Locals recognised Pete’s iconic scooter at Coles on 23 March, when he returned to selling just in time for Easter.

Many greeted him, stopping to say “G’day Pete!” or asking “how have you been?” as they walked by.

However, Pete still has to be on his best behaviour - as he’s on a three-month probation.

“I can’t give out lollies and Schmakos anymore which hurts,” he said.

“The kids and the dogs love them.”

A spokesperson from The Big Issue said they would continue to help Pete sell within the guidelines.

“Peter has been invited by The Big Issue to return to selling because we believe in giving people opportunities to change their lives,” she said.

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Previously of Surf Coast Chiropractic Clinic, Torquay, Tanya is returning to chiropractic after taking some time out for study and her family.

She is excited to be working here and looks forward to getting to know the local community.

Tanya completed her studies in 1997, and has practiced in Melbourne, country Victoria, Perth and Queensland. She has also spent time working overseas in Antigua.

Adapting to the needs of her patients, Tanya combines traditional chiropractic approaches with low-force methods and cranial techniques.

She is experienced in dealing with a wide range of functional health issues, back and neck pain, headaches, joint injuries and exercise rehabilitation.

Tanya has a special interest in the interaction of mind and body health, particularly the relationship between physical and psychological well-being, mental health and stress management.

She is studying a part-time Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science at Deakin University and plans to continue further postgraduate study, along with continued chiropractic professional development.

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Remy Duval and Sammy Miller get into the spirit of the Easter fair.

Piping Hot Chicken Shop ■ Dreamboogie, 1 April, $15.

■ Jeff Lang, 15 April, $20.

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

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

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

■ Thursdays, Trivia Night 7.30pm.

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

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

■ DJs Saturdays 10pm-1am.

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

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

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

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

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School's cracker Easter gift BARWON Heads Primary School once again showcased its community spirit with its annual mega fund-raiser - Easter Fun Fair held on Easter Saturday.

It was a full day of fun, entertainment and bargains for everyone.

Fund-raising plays a vital role in supporting Barwon Heads Primary School’s major projects which benefit all the students, current and future with many other aspects of the school’s curriculum benefiting directly from the monies raised at the Easter Fun Fair.

In the past few years the fair has raised vital funds to build the bike shed, playground shade sails, readers and air-conditioning.

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

MARKETS & FAIRS

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

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

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

Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall

Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove

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

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

FOOD/WINE Barwon Heads Community Hall

■ Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. oceangrovecalisthenics@ gmail.com ■ Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Call Marg 5255 1335.

■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove

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

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

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Queenscliff RSL Hall

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

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

Barwon Heads Community Hall

headsyoga.com.au. Contact Rache on 0430 515 424.

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

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

■ Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime.

■ Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses.

■ Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime.

■ Third Tuesday of month 2.30-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries. vic.gov.au family fun

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

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

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.

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

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Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads

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

■ Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga. Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@bluewateryoga.org.au ■ Free Yoga class in March for new students.

Tuesdays 6pm-7pm, The Pavillion (corner The Avenue and Presidents Avenue), Hatha fusion, beginners welcome. Contact Charlotte for a free class at info@theyogabud.com.au, 0431 110 085.

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

Ocean Grove Hotel

Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale ■ Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812.

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

Clubs meet Mondays

Fourth Monday of every month

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

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

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

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

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 Diane 0422 134 810.

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

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

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 TOWN, 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856.

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

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

Phone 0457 315 900.

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

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.

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.

Last Tuesday of every month.

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

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

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

Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information.

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

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

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827.

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

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

Second Wednesday of every month

Second Tuesday of 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.

National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch

Third Wednesday of every month

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

Saturdays 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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freetime The Voice guide to arts and entertainment

Chicken shop has the blues THE Piping Hot Chicken shop will welcome Memphis International Blues Challenge quarter-finalists - Dreamboogie - for its first gig of the year this Friday.

Lead singer Rebecca Davey spoke to the Voice after returning from the band’s Adelaide tour and can’t wait to perform in Ocean Grove.

“I’ve been down there personally but I’ve never been down with Dreamboogie,” she said.

“I’m looking forward to playing at the Chicken Shop - we’ve heard they go a little crazy down there.

“We’ve heard amazing things about the venue and the crowd that goes there.”

Dreamboogie formed in 2010, named after vintage American blues writer Langston Hughes’ famed poem “Dream Boogie”.

The band won the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society (MBAS) Challenge in 2012 and this year.

They went on to represent Australia at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis on both occasions, making the quarter finals this January.

Rebecca brings elements of her musical idols to her performance - the great female blues vocalists of the 1920s and '30s.

Bold artists like Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Victoria Spivey and Mamie Smith, all influence her vocals.

Emotion, drama, wit and cheeky sass are woven into Rebecca’s uniquely interpreted music storytelling.

“Blues is about the truth,” she said “The joys, and sorrows of life, the challenges and excitement, love and sex - blues addresses them all.”

Rebecca combines her voice with the talents of Sam Buckley (guitar), Connor O’Neill (bass) and Robert B. Dillon (drums), re-imagining the songs of trailblazing artists for today’s audiences.

Since the group formed in early 2010, they have appeared at festivals, toured Australia, performed live to air on radio,

and built a solid following in Melbourne.

In mid-2011, they released their debut album, I’m Ready, which reached number one on the Australian Blues/Roots radio playlist chart.

In October 2011, Dreamboogie won the 3PBS-FM Blues Performer of the Year (BPOY) Challenge.

Early 2012, an EP of their Memphis set, Who’s Been Talking was released.

Their latest album - Ain’t Nobody’s Business also made the Australian Blues/Roots Airplay Chart Top 20.

Doors open on this Friday (1 April) at 7.30pm. Tickets $15. For more information visit dreamboogie.com.

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Rich history and a sunken ‘treasure’ IN order to fully appreciate an area, whether you live there or dream to, it’s important to have a bit of an understanding of how it came to be - the challenges, the accomplishments, the people, the good times - and the bad.

We may enjoy everything that St Leonard’s offers today, but what was it like yesterday? Please sit back, have a cup of tea, listen to the waves and soak up a quick history lesson.

Like much of Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula, the Wathaurong people inhabited the area now known as St Leonards for tens of thousands of years prior to European settlement. Explorer Matthew Flinders landed on the Peninsula in 1802 and named it Indented Head.

The founder of Melbourne, John Batman, explored the area in his quest to find the ideal location for the state’s capital. He is said to have landed at Indented Head but moved quickly towards St Leonards as there was fresh water available. A stone memorial in the parkland along the Esplanade commemorates his stay.

These first settlers initially called St Leonard’s home due to the rich fishing in the region, but many of them moved on to seek their fortune in the gold rush during the 1850s. Those that didn’t strike it rich came home determined to build their lives on the back of bountiful fishing and farming - wheat became a popular crop for local farmers during

this period. Firewood was also a major source of income for the settlers, hence the relative absence of original bushland across the entire peninsula.

The township of St Leonards takes its name from ‘St Leonard’s Station’, a pastoral holding in the area which was named after a town bearing the same name in Sussex, England. The region enjoyed tangible growth in the 1920s thanks to a constant flow of paddle steamers between nearby towns and the invention of reliable motorised transport.

Soon the area became popular as a camping destination - an appeal which has remained to this very day.

Talking of paddle steamers ... the

wreck of the ‘Ozone’ is still visible 50 metres offshore at Indented Head.

The Ozone was built in 1886 near Glasgow, Scotland. It could exceed 17 knots and is regarded as one of the finest paddle steamers ever built. It was commissioned by the Bay Excursion Company and subsequently relocated to Australia, where it became a great favourite on Port Phillip Bay - seemingly running into everything along the way.

On 18 December, 1886, the Ozone collided with the pier at Queenscliff; In 1889 it was involved in a collision with the vessel ‘Elfin’ near Williamstown; In 1894 it was involved in another collision, this time with the vessel ‘May’ in Port Phillip Bay.

The Ozone was withdrawn from service in 1918 and sold to a Melbourne ship-breaker in March 1925.

In October 1925 it was dismantled and her hull was sunk off-shore at Indented Head to form a breakwater for small craft.

The wreck is gradually eroding away. In April 1991, the starboard paddle wheel collapsed, dramatically changing the configuration of the remains. One of the Ozone’s two anchors has been incorporated into a historical monument, which stands on the clifftop near Taylor Reserve, Indented Head, overlooking the wreck.

Love St Leonards - more history next month.

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You promised yourself that this winter would be different, but it’s not really is it? Another Groundhog Day! Remember the movie? Bill Murray wakes up every morning only to repeat the same habits and actions each day and receive the same results.

Hmmm, sound familiar to you?

Later in the movie, he makes changes to his behaviours, responds with new actions and it opens up all these possibilities for him. He even finds his purpose in life.

You too could respond with new actions, create new possibilities and find more purpose in your life. Are you doing the same thing day after day and expecting different results?

Is your glass “half empty“ or “half

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Their structured four-week monthly bootcamp consist of three 60-minute sessions per week that are located at various locations around Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove.

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Chinese is easier on the tummy ALMOST everyone we know has at one stage or another been struck down with the dreaded gastro bug.

Gastroenteritis or ’gastro’ is a debilitating illness that is spread by viral or bacterial infection, which symptoms include diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, chills, headaches, lack of energy, and the like.

In clinic, Ocean Grove Chinese Medicine has seen an increase of cases spreading through Ocean Grove and surrounds since last October, due to the highly contagious nature of gastro.

Standard medical treatments can include anti-diarrhoea (eg.

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Maxalon) medicines.

These treatments can help stop the diarrhoea and vomiting, however they don’t resolve the infection and it is left ‘to run its course’.

This can result in trapping the pathogen internally which can prolong symptoms and make them worse.

Not many people realise that Chinese medicine can help with both the cause and the symptoms quickly and effectively without any side effects that pharmaceutical medicines can have.

Available in both ready-made and tailor-made versions, these herbal formula remedies are stocked in clinic at Ocean Grove Chinese Medicine for gastroenteritis.

Free yourself from nagging season pain DO you want to keep fit and pain-free over the winter months? Are you commencing the competitive season of netball, football, soccer or hockey?

See one of the qualified physiotherapists at The Parade Physiotherapy, Ocean Grove, to diagnose and treat any issue before it gets worse.

The caring physiotherapists Caitlyn, Nick and Paul will provide an appropriate management plan to ease those symptoms and help achieve those goal.

Increasingly popular, a musculoskeletal screening assessment can even help prevent those nagging knee, ankle or hamstring complaints that may leave you on the sidelines.

Appointments can be made on 5255 5755.

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Common sandpiper makes its way Jen Carr, jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com THERE'S been so much happening over the past few weeks, I can hardly keep up with it all.

At least there has been a little bit of rain in between the glorious autumn weather, but not nearly enough. Despite the dry conditions, the horrible, abysmal and cruel duck shooting season has been allowed to proceed. Disgraceful. Enough said.

My highlight of the fortnight has been spotting a common sandpiper at Point Impossible. I read on the Geelong Field Naturalists Facebook page that Geoff Gates had seen the common sandpiper on 6 March, and he took a really lovely photo of the bird. I went to Point Impossible five days in a row before and after work in a vain attempt to take a decent image of the beautiful bird, and failed dismally. The common sandpiper is a small sandpiper with a long body and short, yellowish legs. It is grey-brown above and white below, and has a white eyebrow (AKA a supercilium), and a white eye-ring. The bill is dark grey with yellow at the base. The common sandpiper breeds in Europe and Asia. In Australasia, it visits New Guinea and Australia, mainly in the north and west, so it is not commonly seen in Southern Australia.

While looking for the common sandpiper, I noticed a small female robin on the Point Impossible dirt road. I took a photo and when I arrived home and looked at the photo I realised that the bird was a female flame robin. In winter, flame robins may move from mountainous forests and woodlands to lower and more open areas, including gardens. Some Tasmanian birds move to the mainland. I thought to myself that it was very early to see a flame robin around these parts. A few days later, on 20 March, I saw on the Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve Facebook page that John Sharp spotted some female flame robins at the OGNR. Bernadette Lingham, who, along with her husband Barry has observed and kept records of bird sightings around these parts, reported that the earliest ever sighting of flame robins at the OGNR was in 2001 when flame robins were sighted on 21 March. So John Sharp has broken a long standing record with his flame robin obser-

vation. I wonder why the birds are moving early, it could be the dry conditions or maybe they can sense a very cold spell looming. Who knows.

Another bird that has started arriving from Tasmania is the grey fantail. At this time of year, the Tassy grey fantails fly across the Bass Strait.

They differ from mainland grey fantails in that they are very dark (almost black) on the upper parts, with a strongly marked chest band and blackish tail. Often, the breast is very yellow/orange. The greyer fantails head north as the Tassy fantails come over for the winter. Andrea Dennett was on the beach minding the hooded plovers when she witnessed a tiny Tasmanian grey fantail flying in.

Yet another bird that migrates from Tasmania at this time of year is the endangered swift parrot. Chris and Pete who live in Woodlands had four swift parrots visit their garden pond during the week. Swift parrots have a regular annual migration pattern. All birds remain in Tasmania for breeding from September to March. Then in April, most move to the mainland for the winter, to Victoria and New South Wales, in search of flowering trees, to feed on nectar, seeds and flowers.

The two hooded plover chicks that are being reared by their parent birds on Collendina Beach at 6W (with the help of many dedicated human volunteer friends) are doing very well. They should fledge (or be able to fly) on or around 31 March (fingers crossed). Once hooded plover chicks hatch, they take 35 days to fledge, and this is the time that they are most vulnerable to being taken by predators. Only one hooded plover chick has survived on the Bellarine during this summer nesting season, but with a bit of luck this number will triple next week. Most dog walkers have been very respectful and caring about the hooded plovers, which has been great to see.

I was very excited to witness a young whitebellied sea- eagle (WBSE) fly over the Barwon River Estuary last week. The white-bellied seaeagle is the second largest raptor found in Australia. The largest is the wedge-tailed eagle, which stands up to 1m tall. At first, I thought that the

Two hooded plover chicks at Collendina. 151981 huge bird I observed was a wedge-tailed eagle, but after studying my photo, I decided that it was in fact a sea-eagle. Young sea-eagles may be confused with wedge-tailed eagles, but they differ in having a paler head and tail, and more steeply upswept wings when soaring. I didn’t get a great look at the tail, but the bird did have the look of a WBSE, as I’ve seen plenty of these birds in Southern NSW over the years. It was great to see one in my own neck of the woods.

I did receive an email from Coral and Rodger who live in Ocean Grove. They have not seen the budgie that was hanging around in a sparrow flock for a few weeks, but they haven’t seen the sparrows either, so maybe they have all moved on.

In a bit of a win for the local environment, the Moremac Property Group has announced an alliance with the Bellarine Catchment Network for the management of Native Vegetation at the residential property development, The Point in Point Lonsdale. The area currently includes excellent examples of Coastal Moonah Woodland, Coastal Alkaline Scrub and Coastal Saltmarsh. The aim is to provide for the preservation and regeneration of about 56 hectares of native vegetation in what is to become a future conservation area that will

White-bellied sea eagle at Barwon River estuary.

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be handed over to the City of Greater Geelong for management as public land. In the meantime, the land will be managed and vegetation regenerated to restore its environmental qualities. Terrific!

I hope everyone had a happy Easter and enjoyed their chocolate bilbies.

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BARWON COAST Barwon Coast is a Committee of Management appointed by the State Government with responsibility for the management of 13km of coastal crown land from 7W Collendina to 42W Blue Rocks, Barwon Heads covering our beautiful beaches in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13thBeach.

Our Committee members are local residents appointed with consideration of the skills and experience that they have to offer in the management of this important piece of coastline.

FESTIVAL OF THE SEA Perfect weather greeted visitors to another fantastic festival on Sunday March 20th. The duck race was again a highlight of the day but great entertainment and food where also enjoyed by the many thousands who attended.

For Barwon Coast it is the celebration of our connection to the sea that is the real highlight and as managers vested with the responsibility of caring for the interface between sea and our settlements it provides an opportunity to showcase our natural environment. In large part our foreshores are the last vestige of what was there before European development and as such play a vital role in preserving natural habitat for indigenous flora & fauna.

BARWON HEADS SEAWALL & PROMENADE Work on the final stage of the reconstruction of the promenade is near completion. The final concrete pour was completed successfully on the last Friday of February. The new handrail is currently being fabricated and installation will begin immediately after Easter.

With the expected high numbers of visitors over Easter, Barwon Coast will again install water filled barriers to allow the promenade to be opened for the holiday period.

PARK SMART Thieves everywhere are opportunistic, and our coastal reserves are no different.

Prevent becoming a statistic down the coast, protect yourselves and your valuables by locking your cars, removing your valuables or be prepared to lose them.

LOCAL PORT OF BARWON HEADS Barwon Coast has a role as the manager of the Local Port of Barwon Heads and for the local port has prepared a Safety and Environment Management Plan (SEMP). The SEMP is used to aid management to reduce risk to local port users and the environment. The SEMP is designed to be responsive to changes in circumstances and as part of the annual review program for the SEMP we invite comment on any safety and or environmental matters within the local port waters that may have been observed from use.

The SEMP is presently available for inspection at the Barwon Coast office adjoining Barwon Heads Caravan Park and on our website: www.barwoncoast.com.au CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY Clean Up Australia Day once again was conducted by an amazing number of volunteers. Friends of the Bluff and Ocean Grove Coastcare donated their time to collect the never ending amount of litter finding its way into our coastal and marine environments. A big thank you to all those who volunteered to care for our coast. Do your bit for the coast dispose of rubbish responsibly, pick up rubbish as you find it, or even better take it home with you.

OUR ENVIRONMENT Hooded Plovers The Hooded Plover chicks between 6W – 5W are now two weeks old. But they still have a long way to go.

These chicks will not fly for another 21 days so we all must still keep an eye out for them, keep dogs on a leash, walk the other way and let others know. Together we can make a difference.

NEW WEBSITE FOR BARWON COAST Barwon Coast website has been redeveloped with lots of news and educative topics. Please take a look at our new site which we hope will assist you in making decisions when frequenting the beaches of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads.

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

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

However a reminder to dog owners, that we are experiencing numerous dogs off-leash within leashed zones.

Please be mindful that our dog control orders are in place for all to enjoy this special place and to protect natural values including wildlife. Dogs along the Barwon estuary and from 13W to 20W must be on a leash at all times until the 1st May. Please remember the Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary is a No Dog zone all year round.

Penalties do apply.

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Massive Easter opening VOICE photographer JAMIE CULLUM captured the excitement of the official opening of competition points of Ocean Grove’s Shell Road sporting precinct on Easter Saturday.

A massive crowd gathered to see Ocean Grove take on Drysdale in the opening Bellarine Football Netball League round of the season, with football and netball taking centre stage.

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OCEAN Grove runner James Dalton claimed a major triumph after he took out the 8km Sheepwash Classic in Barwon Heads on Saturday 26 March.

The accomplished runner won the 8km event in 27.28 and won ahead of second-placed competitor Simon Bowly, who finished in 28.38.

Dalton has been standout performer in the wider coastal region fun runs after he produced a third-placed podium finish at the Bells Bash in Jan Juc. He finished in fourth place at both the Rip to River Classic in Ocean Grove and Mountain to Surf in Lorne to commence 2016.

Ocean Grove’s Tyron Cover came fifth with a time of 30.00.

IN the women’s 8km event, Ocean Grove raised Sarah James was the clear standout and finished in 30.29.

She finished ahead of secondplaced local Geneiveve Pape, who finished in 32.44.

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By JEN FRANKS IT has been a very successful summer season at Ocean Grove Tennis Club with seven junior teams playing in grand finals.

Three teams had their finals away and Sections 18 and 20 had Ocean Grove Red playing against Ocean Grove White, at the home courts. It was a great atmosphere with over 60 people at the courts.

The grand final matches were followed by a club presentation at Ocean Grove for all juniors. This was also a chance to present Club Championship, Junior Sportsmanship and Encouragement Awards to the recipients. There were almost 80 people in attendance who enjoyed a pizza lunch after the official speeches were completed.

Grand final results: Section 3 Girls played Waurn Ponds and had a major battle. They won by just two games 3-30 to 3-28. Steph Golightly, Edelle McKinlay, Brooke Vigilante and Emily Kehagias make up this team of dedicated players, who have worked hard all season.

Section 13 Boys played Highton and unfortunately lost 2-22 to 4-27.

Lachie Dwyer, Drew Honey, Sam Hines, Mitch Arumets and Charlie

Section 18 Red winners. 152068 Larsen have had a great season with much success.

Section 18 Girls Red played their friends Ocean Grove White in this tough game. The Reds won the day by just two games 3-27 to 2-25 proving how close these teams have been all year in ability. Well done for a ter-

Section 20 red winners. 152068 rific season to the Reds - Emmy Bowyer, Alyssa Dickeson, Amelia Bibby, Abbey Stanic and Aislynn McKinlay and also their clubmates the Whites Melanie Rose McCluskey, Ruby Fry, Charli Duckett, Maddie Searle and Lucy Teese.

Section 20 also had an intraclub

contest Red against White. Congratulations to the Reds who won 4-30 to 2-19. The Red team included Emily O’Kane, Georgia Gill, Georgia Antonio, Mia Sellars and Alannah Wilkens; and the Whites were Clare Walker, Tara Sampson, Samantha Hayes, Molly Gannon and Summer Von Atticus.

Swag of medals found in the surf OCEAN Grove competitors performed exceptionally well across the two days of competition with their junior under 17 boys and girls teams taking home the majority of team medals for events and individuals.

Head coach Sonia Kinsey said this was a very exciting time for Ocean Grove with the majority of competitors still being “bottom age" in their respective age groups.

“These are an exceptional group of young athletes that work to together to volunteer to keep out local beaches safe and combine this with excellent athletic performances," she said.

“Every person is a valued member of the team whatever their results on the day. Something we are very proud of at Ocean Grove."

The under 17 boys team took home every event bar one for the weekend, a

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The under-17 boys team with head coach Sonia Kinsey. 152012

magnificent performance, she said.

Open competitor Guy Kinsey won the Open Men’s Ironman race for the second year in a row and combined this with finals in every other individual event on the programme.

Lucy Conquit also won the Maurie Rayner Memorial award for the best under 19 competitor for the summer season, which includes $1000 towards her travel and racing at the Australian titles in three weeks.

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Section 21 Boys played Wandana Heights and won 4-30 to 2-21 making them champions in an undefeated season. Will Baker, Ben Bowers, Max Briesch, James Splatt and Henry Wood have had a brilliant year of tennis.

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Top three take pennant THREE Ocean Grove Pennant sides have enjoyed the ultimate glory as the bowls season comes to a close.

The minor premiers were slow to bounce out of the blocks in the grand final and COG took control early, leading by 13 after 25 ends. Lorraine Myers, Ray Moloney, Troy Thomson and Skipper Peter Jolley started their run on the scoreboard and kept Grove in contention heading the scoreboard 16-4 after 10 ends. Struggling to get a score on the board the Luke Benson skipped rink with Peter Lewis, Peter Uthmeyer and Ocean Grove legend Norm Thomas after nine ends had not registered on the card. Down 0-13, their first score and the change in momentum came on the 10th end when they carded a four which got the rink on its way. Jolley continued his charge on the board, with Troy Thomson firing on all cylinders at three and a 23-4 advantage had the momentum with the Grovers.

Benson fought his way back into the match and incredibly hit the front on the 17th end 17-15. All the momentum was now with the Grove side.

Dave Mackay, Geoff Fry, Warren Davis and Rod Swan were holding the dangerous Brad Shiells rink from COG and scores were never more than two or three the difference. Peter Patterson Skipping his side of Terry Thomas, Drew Young and Trevor Turnley were able to outscore their opposition 12-1 between ends 10-15. This followed up with from 20 ends, Patterson playing five last bowl draw shots in a row to seal the deal on their rink winning 26-18. Benson charged home to take a memorable rink win 23-20, while Jolley managed to return the card with a 30-19 victory. The Swan rink was left to play the remaining ends and fortunately the margin was out of the reach of COG. Not needing to play the final two ends of the match, the Swan team ended the day 19-21 in a low-scoring tussle.

Double success came on Tuesday when the Grovers’ Midweek section travelled to Torquay to contest the Division One and Division Three grand finals. For Division One it was a chance to take out the top grade premiership for the second successive year against Queenscliff and it was Ocean Grove who would take control of the match early with Elaine Price, John McConville, Matt Flapper and Skip Pat Virtue laying the foundation early getting away to a 9-0 head start.

At the same stage Joan Tennent had her side taking back to back ends to level the scores 6-6 after 7. Lorraine Myers, Marg Carroll and Kim McConville were laying the foundation for Tennent with consistent bowls as they then started to make their move on the scoreboard.

The closest of the Ocean Grove v Queenscliff match-ups was happening on the Gail Hjorth v Di Roberts rink,

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Grove legend Norm Thomas. 151821 which was locked in a battle up until lunch. Eight ends on the trot to the coutas after the lunch break resulting in 12-0 on the scoreboard showed a mini comeback from the Queenscliff side but at the same stage Virtue had increased her lead and Tennent stretched out to a nine-shot margin.

The Virtue rink were the first to walk off the green with their heads held high after a great day out on the green and at the completion of their 25 ends registered a 26-11 scoreline while Tennent finished strongly to record their solid 25-16 victory. Current Australian Bowlers Arm representative

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Adele Ryan led the way in the closing stages of the match with Andra Kuschert, Gary Burkett and Skipper Hjorth to fight back from 11-18 down to card two fours to finish 19-20 and put finishing touches on another successful year for the Grovers' number one side. Side by side playing on the adjacent green at Torquay the Grover Threes did not have it all their way against Leopold. In fact far from it, and a match that they had to fight for the entire 75 ends.

The early stages of the match were neck and neck, with only a handful of shots separating the two teams up un-

Skip Peter Jolley in action.

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til the main break. Lyn Stonehouse, Nancy Quinton, Bob Poole and Skip Pauline Almond locked at 13-13 while John Forde, Dot Sutcliffe, Doug Gorwell and Madam President Joyce Fraser 17-17 and incredibly Shirley Olsen, Judith Jenkins, Peter Uthmeyer and Kerri Simpson 15-15 at a similar stage.

This laid the foundation for a close finish and a game that could go either way. Almond finished strongly, winning six of the last eight ends to go down by four 23-27 coming back from 15-25 down. Fraser held on to concede a single on the final end to also go down 23-26 but it was the Simpson

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rink that would prove the difference on the overall board as the Grovers went into the final end. At 74-72 with one to play, Shirley Olsen stood tall to play a match-winning bomb with her second bowl which enabled Jenkins and Uthmeyer to protect the shot with cover bowls to try and restrict Leopold from scoring a multiple. As the spectators sat on the edge of their seat in the final stages and div one standing their cheering them on, it was tense up until the final bowl. A near-miss by the Leopold Skip and it was a double celebration for the Grovers. Simpson carded a 30-20 win and they captured their third flag for the season.

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First round win to Hawks DRYSDALE opened its season with a close win against Ocean Grove in round 1 of Bellarine Netball League on Easter Saturday.

The Hawks won by seven goals with Emma Allwright, Hannah Kennedy and Gina Macleod starring. Final scores in the A grade game were Drysdale 41 def Ocean Grove 34.

In B grade Ocean Grove was too good, winning 60 to 29 despite the best efforts of Somer Peters, Pru Laws and Chloe Davis.

Drysdale won a cliffhanger in C grade by one goal - 22 to 21. Alice Halliwell was best on court while Brittany O’Dowd and Gemma Percy were outstanding contributors.

The D graders enjoyed a 10-goal win over Grove - 33 to 23.

In the Under-19s, Drysdale won by 16 goals with Meg Richardson, Shae Hourigan and Emily Harwood in fine form while in the Under-17 Section 1, the Hawks were again too good with Ella Mannix, Paige McGrath and Alyce Willie best on court. Grove proved too strong in the Under-17 Section 2 despite Kate Fisher, Emily Raymer and Issy Bonner playing well. Grove was too strong in the Under-15 Section 1, winning by 21 goals as Isabelle Boland, Aprilla Baker and Taylah Wilson worked tirelessly.

Meg Bowes, Kira Miles and Brenna Sharp were the best players in the Under-15 Section 2 loss. Both Under-13 teams lost to strong Grove outfits with Penny Lindberg, Grace Valentine and Isabelle Nott starring in Section 1 and Ruby Maynard, Kaitlyn Keast and Laura Avery doing well in Section 2.

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Lucy Hood and Montana Jones go head to head in B grade.

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Goal attack Madeline Searle and goal defence Lauren Oliis stage a keen battle in B grade. 152110

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Big win to Drysdale DRYSDALE won the Division 5 Geelong Bowls Region premiership, defeating near neighbours St Leonards by 28 shots at Highton.

St Leonards finished the season on

top of the ladder, but succumbed to Drysdale 98-70 in the season decider.

It wasn’t the same result in the Division 9 grand final with Eastern Park defeating Drysdale 52-35 at Highton.

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Bill Harington in the Division 9 grand final. 151817

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DRYSDALE defeated Ocean Grove by 46 points in its round one Bellarine Football League Reserves grade clash at Shell Road on Easter Saturday.

Hawks players Simon Scott, Jayden Barmby and Jackson Ristevski kicked two goals each for the visitors.

Drysdale led by a whopping 54 points at three-quarter time thanks to a five-goal third term, before the home side reduced margin back to 46 points when the final siren blew.

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Tough day for Hawks This JAMIE CULLUM picture was symbolic of Drysdale’s day against Ocean Grove in the opening round of Bellarine Football League on Easter Saturday. The Hawks nipped at the heels of the Grubbers all day, but in the end couldn’t overcome them on the scoreboard and eventually lost by 34 points. For MARK HEENAN’S full report, see inside.

Chapman is liking it DRYSDALE coach Wade Chapman is encouraged with what he sees at the Hawks’ nest in 2016, despite their round one loss to Ocean Grove on 26 March.

The visiting Hawks played in a blockbuster clash to start 2016 across the Easter long weekend at the league’s newest BFL venue Shell Road.

Only seven goals were kicked from both sides in a low scoring first half where Drysdale held a threepoint lead at half time.

Chapman said while he saw positive signs from his team, he praised Ocean Grove’s game plan that came away with a 34-point win.

In preparation for the BFL season opener, Drysdale played a series of practice matches against St Mary’s and Thomson and an intraclub game.

“It is bit of a work in progress, we played some good footy in patches,” Chapman told the Voice.

“Ocean Grove was more polished at stages throughout the game.

“You could not question our

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guys’ effort and attitude, but we could not sustain it over four quarters. I think we will be better for the run.”

New Hawk Jakob Kiddle, an ex-Leopold player, impressed with three goals on debut, while young duo Mitch McGuire and Mitch O’Dowd played well. Kyle Davis played a serviceable game, while key forward Josh Rushton booted two goals.

Chapman hinted changes are likely after the Hawks’ reserves grade 46-point win over Ocean Grove and senior player unavailabil-

ity in coming weeks. Jake Wilson is likely to come into the senior selection mix.

“A couple of reserve (players) will get their chance,” Chapman said.

Chapman remained realistic about the club’s expectations in 2016 with a new game plan after he replaced John Fitzgerald in the pre-season as coach.

The former Sydney Swans AFL player and dual Drysdale flag winning player coach said there will be a lot to learn this season.

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