Bellarine Voice - 31st January 2018

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By Justin Flynn Treasure hunters have been busy searching shops of the northern Bellarine as the annual Festival of Glass got underway recently.

The festival's popular treasure hunt sends people on a journey through businesses in Portarlington, Drysdale, Clifton Springs and Curlewis in search of items that can be stamped off on a map. If you get 10 items, you can enter the main draw which is announced at Festival of Glass expo on 18 February.

The treasure hunt has more than 150 prizes, worth more than $4000 and so far has attracted plenty of interest from all age groups.

"The kids get a real buzz out of it," Portarlington's Montana's Fashion and Accessories owner Sandi Hillman said.

"You can have a lot of fun with the kids while they're doing it, saying 'hot', 'hotter', 'colder', 'cold' as they search for the treasure.

It's a whole lot of fun."

Treasure Hunt coordinator Diane Schofield said the event benefits everyone.

"There's been great excitement all round," she said.

"We see it as a four-way win for everyone - the businesses get more customers, the artists get recognition, the festival itself gets publicity and the public is in the running to win great prizes."

The treasure hunt is in its third year while the festival will enter its eighth year.

"There's been a lot of excitement about it from the first day," Ms Schofield said.

"A lot of grandmothers are taking their grandkids around hunting for the treasure.

We've got people coming to us now asking to be involved rather than us chasing them. We're hoping it continues to grow and grow."

While the treasure hunt is officially part of the Festival of Glass, the actual festival weekend will kick off with Twilight Flames at Leura Park Estate on Saturday 17 February with Venetian glass master Mauro Vianello showcasing his skills from 7pm to 9.30pm.

The expo is on Sunday 18 February in Drysdale with more than 40 glass artists, awards, exhibitions and classes and workshops.

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“I felt really empowered at the start and we could see the difference it was making in schools,” Harry said.

“Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and I’ve been proud to be involved in it.”

“I’m training to be a teacher and I love kids and it’s rewarding and satisfying and the kids

are so engaged in the activities,” Ellie said.

Statistics show that a far greater percentage of metropolitan students finish VCE compared to their rural counterparts.

Harry and Ellie are heading to the Mallee for their next round of talks and are hoping the award, if successful, and the subsequent grant that comes with it, can fund costs associated with travel and accommodation.

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Harry Stannard and Ellie Down are passionate about bridging the gap between rural and metropolitan schools.

Both aged 20, the duo have been nominated for a Victorian Government Group Achievement in the Community Award, which recognises young people who have worked together as a group to provide a service, program or project for other young people, which is based on consultation and engagement with young people and has resulted in positive, youth-led changes in a local community.

Over the past four years a group of more than 60 participants in the Macpherson Smith Rural Foundation (MSRF) ‘Young Rural Leaders Program’ have developed a workshop for rural students in Years 5 or 6 called Dream Seeds. The Dream Seeds team is a group of MSRF Alumni committed to capacity building and building aspiration, resilience and connections in younger rural Victorians.

The group of presenters are from all over Victoria, aged between 19 and 22 years old.

Harry and Ellie are coordinating the program, voluntarily, in between university studies.

The organisation has been built by young people, for young people. The aim of the workshop is to engage Year 6 students to build their capacity to be leaders of their own life.

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Salvos left devastated

By Justin Flynn Thieves left Ocean Grove's Salvation Army op shop volunteers devastated after they stole a large amount of cash during a brazen burglary.

The thieves made their way over a barbed wire fence, smashed through the front door and used the op shop's own tools to break into the safe, where they made off with $1148.

The break-in occurred on the night of Thursday 18 January or the morning of Friday 19 January.

However, store manager Linda Velic said it could have been much worse.

"We feel blessed and could have been a heck of a lot worse," she told the Voice.

"Nobody was hurt and the shop itself was undamaged.

"Why steal from a charity? We are here to help people. With what they have taken, we could have helped so many people with it."

The thieves left no fingerprints and left the shop basically unharmed apart from the safe and the front door. The staff bathroom, where tools were stored, was also damaged.

"It's tragic that people can be so heartless," shop volunteer Mariam Sutherland said.

"It's sad the people could stoop that low."

Ms Velic said staff were left shaken after the theft.

"We were worried about coming to work on Saturday," she said.

"For a lot of these girls, this is their safe place."

Ms Velic said she hoped CCTV footage could help in identifying the thieves.

Anyone with information regarding the break-in can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Christine Sanderson, Lilly the kelpie and Chreshed Pets'' Natalie Davey were thrilled at the $10,000 grant from Grace Gives. 177099 and services for pet owners in the community."

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Ocean Grove based not for profit organisation Cherished Pets received a $10,000 grant recently.

Cherished Pets was one of five organisations to receive a grant from Grace Gives Australia, a program designed to recognise and give back to deserving community groups.

Cherished Pets is a unique, award-winning, social veterinary enterprise on a mission to support the companion pets of vulnerable people.

Through their signature, home pet-care service, they assist elderly and disabled pet owners who are often isolated, lonely and unwell and rely on their pets for companionship and comfort.

Keeping their pet healthy and happy prolongs their time together, promotes independence and gives them peace of mind knowing their pet will always be cared for.

"For some people having a pet is their reason for getting up in the morning and having a purpose," Cherished Pets Natalie Davey told the Voice.

"We do what we do to keep the pets healthy and well and take the worry away from the owners."

Cherished Pets volunteers have helped Ocean Grove residents such as Christine Sanderson, who has mobility issues that were sustained in an accident. Her dog Lilly is walked regularly.

"She (Lilly) knows the sound of the (volunteer's) car," Christine said.

"She gets excited."

Cherished Pets Dr Alicia Kennedy said the grant was a bonus.

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The fair, which was postponed from 6 January due to 40-plus degree temperatures, ran smoothly with a huge variety of entertainment on show in the twilight time slot of 4pm to 9pm.

Fairgoers browsed the market stalls, ate heartily from the food vendors and enjoyed the wine bar while listening to some fabulous music from the likes of the Wayne Jury Four featuring Fenn Wilson on drums, the Crate Diggers, Malahdo, DJ Tom Noonan and the Port Whanua Choir.

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272 years of experience There would not be too many times when three lawn bowls players come together in a club to compete on the same rink let alone in the same team with a combined age of 272.

Ocean Grove legend Keith Goldsmith, who recently played his 600th match in the Ocean Grove shirt, teamed up with fellow Ocean Grove player Ted Jordan and Central Wendouree stalwart Bill Messer.

Messer a regular visitor to Ocean Grove was the spring chicken of the team at (90) along with Goldsmith (92) and the elder statesman in Jordan who turns (93) this week.

Goldsmith has competed in over 950 pennant matches with 350 of those games for Waubra where he grew up on a farm after taking the game on at the age of 40. A club champion at the little country club before he retired to Ocean Grove where he finally reached pennant success winning the A1 premiership in his first season at Grove in 1983. The premiership was a highlight along with taking out the Geelong District mixed pairs alongside his wife Gwen.

Jordan on the other hand a completely different story.

He experienced his first taste of bowls after a few mates stirring him up to have a go in Merimbula while on holidays. At the ripe age of 80 Jordan stepped onto the green for the first time. With only 39 outings in pennant competition to his name it’s all about the fellowship and getting out regularly on a Wednesday for the weekly social bowls event. The highlight for the nearly 93-year-old was scoring an eight in his very first pennant match and also finishing runner up in the 2008 Division 7 grand final.

Bill Messer’s loyalty cannot be questioned since taking up the sport in 1964.

Starting out at the Central Bowling Club in Ballarat, which later merged with Wendouree Bowling Club in 1996 to become the Central Wendouree Bowling Club, Messer has amassed over 950 pennant matches in the combined

Ted Jordan, Keith Goldsmith and Bill Messer are all still bowling in their 90s. 176821 club. The owner of the family-run clothing business Messer & Opie in Ballarat was part of three premierships at Central and has added two more to the count at Central Wendouree.

When the three came together last Wednesday for a game of social bowls I am sure there

were plenty of stories shared over a beer or two at the conclusion.

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They are still playing bowls despite being in their 90s.

Ted is almost 93, while Keith and Bill are 90.

The trio front up each Wednesday at Ocean Grove Bowling Club for their match and are still enjoying their bowls as much as ever.

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Surfboard winner announced Leanne Henderson of Clifton Springs was the lucky recipient of a Coca-Cola branded surfboard when her competition entry was drawn at Piping Hot Chicken Shop & Burger Grill.

The competition, which required participants to purchase two 600ml Coca-Cola branded products, was drawn by Coca-Cola's Tim O'Keefe.

Hundreds of entries were received for the competition.

"It's been the biggest one so far easily," Mr O'Keefe said before drawing the winning entry.

"When we set it up, there were already eight entries before we left the shop 15 minutes later."

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Snag sizzle Rotary style Rotary Club of Ocean Grove turned back the clock 20 years with a free sausage sizzle in Ocean Grove, on Australia Day. The free snags were gleefully snapped up from 9am to 11am on The Terrace.

Busker Isaac Wright entertained the crowd and there were fake tattoos, face transfers and balloons courtesy of Helloworld Travel. People also enjoyed games, soft drinks, and of course,

free sausages offset with onions for those who indulged.

Dean Mawby told the Voice he was visiting for a long weekend from Castlemaine and son Alexander Mawby and Jack Saunders were thankful for a free sausage in bread.

The event was sponsored by RTEdgar (Bellarine) Real Estate and is yet another example of Rotary doing good for the community.

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Volunteers needed for worthy cause Riding for the Disabled, based at Koombahla Park Equestrian Center, is looking for volunteers.

Sessions run on Thursday and Friday mornings and cater for up to 40 young horse riders.

No specific skills are needed beyond liking horses and children.

There is a volunteer training session commencing at 9.30am on Thursday 15 February 15. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Helen on 0475-768 089 or Susan on 0409-931 385

Participants and volunteers alike find the Disabled Surfers Association events a rewarding experience.

Help put a smile one someone's dial mantra and it's evident on the participants' faces as the emerge from the ocean.

However, volunteers can get as much enjoyment as the participants, and DSA always needs volunteers to help make the event run smoothly.

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Glass festival biggest yet

Ocean Grove SLSC Under 13 Girls qualified two teams for the Board Rescue: Mietta Morgan, Lily Hallam, Tia McNaughton, Jess Paranavitana and Zoe Honey. (Nish Photography)

Nippers busy

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Nippers will compete at the Victorian Junior Surf Lifesaving Championships in March after a qualifier was held at Chelsea in Melbourne's south east this month.

The two-day Life Saving Victoria State Championships takes place at Warrnambool on 10 and 11 March, the final event for the season.

Up to 100 Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club juniors took part at the season's first qualifying carnival at Chelsea on Sunday 21 January.

Ocean Grove SLSC Surf Sport Coordinator Shane Bird said competitors had a further opportunity to compete at the State Championships at a LSV junior qualifier at Lorne on February 25.

"What LSV (Life Saving Victoria) has done is they have two carnivals a season that are qualifiers for the State Championships," Bird said.

"One of the carnivals was at Chelsea and the second carnival is in Lorne - and basically

nippers have to attend those carnivals and place in certain positions in order to compete in that event at Warrnambool at the end of the season."

Bird said it was a successful outing at Chelsea.

"Lots of teams and individuals are now qualified for states which is awesome," he said.

"We had a very successful day - obviously it includes also the team events it is not just the individual qualifiers, there is also team qualifiers.

"It is not about winning events, it is about trying to get as many teams qualified for the State Championships as possible - the coaches were very aware of that in selecting the teams to try even it up as much as possible with the aim of trying to get as many teams through."

Ocean Grove SLSC will next compete at the Life Saving Victoria Junior Carnival held in the bay at Mordialloc Life Saving Club in Melbourne's south east on Sunday 11 February.

The eighth annual Festival of Glass is adding shimmer to summer on the northern Bellarine, with festival favourites and fresh features.

Twilight Flames at 7pm on Saturday 17 February at Leura Park Estate will feature Venetian glass master Mauro Vianello, who will sculpt and blow glass. Meet t he master over drinks and nibbles. Mauro will also appear at the Festival Expo and will run classes for beginning and experienced glass artists.

The 2018 Festival of Glass Expo is on Sunday 18 February from 10am to 4pm at Drysdale's Christian College.

An estimated 4000 to 5000 visitors will see more than 40 stalls featuring glass art, sculpture, jewelry, mosaics and home ware, plus the announcement of the 2018 Glass Art Awards.

The Expo includes the draw for the 2018 Treasure Hunt, in which a record 32 business participated, commissioning dozens of unique glass art prizes.

The Bungalow restaurant in Drysdale invites you to visit 'Glass Inspirations' - its inaugural exhibition of glass art, running until March.

The Bellarine Historical Society invites you to get your old bottles valued at Drysdale's Court House Museum on Sunday 11 February from 10am to 3pm.

This year sees the launch of the festival's mentorship scheme for aspiring glass artists.

More information: www.festivalofglass.net. au or find them on Facebook.

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Fun for five at camp Ocean Grove-Barwon Heads Lions Club sponsored five children to attend an action packed five days at Licola Wilderness Village.

Lions sponsored 125 children from the ages of eight and 11 across the Geelong region to attend the camp.

Luke, Molly, Max, Aston and Lachlan from Ocean Grove, Surfside and Barwon Heads Primary Schools were the lucky recipients that benefitted from the spnsored by Ocean GroveBarwon Heads Lions Club.

More than 20 activities kept the children entertained and challenged. The most popular activities included canoeing, giant swing, raft building and an introduction to playing the ukulele. The concert on the final night saw many children playing and singing 'You are my Sunshine' with great success.

The outdoor education staff and 40 volunteers made it an enjoyable and successful camp, where the children developed selfconfidence and a positive attitude to the many challenges.

Around $300 sponsors each child which includes transport, food and accommodation.

Volunteers are also needed each January. If you are able to assist, contact John Claringbold from Ocean Grove-Barwon Heads Lions Club on 0425-750 387.

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Beach dog survey Barwon Coast Committee of Management has engaged Federation University Australia to undertake a social research project focusing on the impacts of population and dogs on beaches on the Barwon Coast.

Researchers for the project hosted information stands over the Australia Day long weekend in Collendina, Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads.

The project is called 'Barwon Coast - Examining Impacts of population, domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) and seasonal variants on coastal environments'.

The research is heavily reliant on a public survey that is currently open. More information on the project and a link to the survey is at www.barwoncoast.com.au/beachuseresearch As evidence of the huge level of public interest in this issue, 220 surveys were filled out in the first 48 hours of the survey being open.

The head researcher for the project, Dr Angela Murphy from Federation University said: "The research aims to build a better understanding of what is happening in the local area in terms of population changes, environmental issues and the impact of dogs and people on the coastline. It also seeks to provide people with the opportunity to provide their views and unique insights into these issues. These types of local insights are critical to understanding the local environment and what is happening within it. The information that people provide through online surveys will be summarised into key ideas and themes and will not include any identifying information. In this way individual participants can feel confident to share their insights and help build a new body of knowledge that is very important for the future planning and development of the Barwon Coast".

"Finding the best way manage people and dogs on Barwon Coast beaches is one of the key management issues for the Barwon Coast

Milo the Wonderdog enjoys his walks on the Ocean Grove beach with Amie, Jada, Arthur, Clancy and Heidi.

Committee of Management. Later in 2018 we will be reviewing the current regulations in place for dogs on beaches in consultation with the community," Barwon Coast general manager Gary McPike said.

"To properly understand the issues arising from beach use by people and dogs we need hard background data, not just hearsay to form the basis for the review. This is why we hired an independent and highly regarded re-

search organisation - Federation University, to undertake this research project."

The public survey will be open until 15 April. The expected completion date for the research report is June 2018 and this will be publicly available on the Barwon Coast website.

To be involved in an interview for this project or for further information contact Federation University Australia on (03) 5327 6198 or via email at aa.murphy@federation.edu.au.

Nominations are open Nominations are open for Rotary Club of Ocean Grove's Community Service Awards.

Each year, Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, in cooperation with the Ocean Grove Business Association, makes available four awards to recognise excellence in a range of areas involving Community and Business activities.

The categories are: Small Business Awards; Volunteer of the Year; Pride of Workmanship; and Apprentice of the Year.

To be eligible to be nominated for any one of the awards, the recipient must work or be apprenticed or conduct a business or be a volunteer in the Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads or Wallington community.

For each of the four Award categories the nominator/s of the award recipient will receive/share in a gift voucher valued at $100.

Apprentice of the year Award recipient will receive $500 towards expenses incurred during their apprenticeship. This award is sponsored

by Ocean Grove Business Association.

Volunteer of the year Award winner will receive a certificate and gift valued at $200 as well as a donation of $300 to the charity of their choice.

Pride of Workmanship and Small Business Award winners will each receive a certificate and gift each valued at up to $100.

Entry forms are available to be downloaded at www.rotaryoceangrove.org.au (click on Community Service Awards link), www.oceangrovebusiness.com.au, or you can pick up a copy at Ocean Grove NewsXpress at 82 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

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CFA members have responded to a number of grass and scrub fire incidents already this summer.

While temperatures have been quite mild, a number of warm days in a row has brought about curing of grasses such that a windy day will quickly help a fire to spread, regardless of the temperature.

The latest update from the Bureau of Meteorology predicts a wetter than average period from February to April across much of the country. February to April daytime temperatures are likely to be cooler than average for parts of western, northern and southeastern Australia.

Here in the central and Bellarine region we can continue to expect a mild summer, however that is no reason to be complacent - as we have already seen, fires will occur in many conditions. And the traditionally hot days of late January and early February are about to arrive.

While we are committed to keeping you safe this summer and across all seasons, there are a number of things you can do to ensure you are #FireReady too.

Here are our top tips for all people staying on the Bellarine Peninsula this summer.

1. If staying in a holiday house or at the caravan park, check to see where your exits are in the event of a fire - ensure all guests know how to get out of the house and where you will meet.

2. Know what your fire plan is in the event of a bush or grass fire, which may mean leaving the area early, well before there are any signs of fire.

3. If you are on the road and hear the sirens of an emergency vehicle, ensure you safely pull over and allow it to pass.

4. When driving past any parked emergency vehicle on the side of the road with their

A scout leader's story Bayjam is a Jamboree event held at Mt Martha, Victoria, every second year. These are my experiences from the Bayjam I attended in January 2018.

Day One: Arrived at Bay Park, Mt Martha.

Immediately consulted the Scout Leader's Handbook on how to pitch camp on uneven ground. No guidance was given for ground pitching at a 45 degree angle. Decided to Learn

By Doing and pitched tent on flattest area only a 35 degree angle.

Immediately set up rec area affectionately named "The Swamp". Kettle and teapot at the ready. Sat and watched over 1200 Scouts try and work out where to make camp. Our troop of 50 Scouts did particularly well with the ancient eating area structure (think I remember it from when I was a Scout!).

Retired at 10pm and immediately regretted not packing earplugs.

Day Two : Hike to Arthurs Seat. Woke with knees around my neck due to incline of stretcher bed. Bus departed at 7am resulting in screams of displeasure at me waking Scouts at 6am. Arrived at the Gondola lift at Arthurs Seat, Mt Martha. Enjoyed a quiet ride with another leader DOWN the mountain taking in the beautiful scenery. Didn't occur to me we may have been going the wrong way. Received map and instructions for 12km hike BACK UP THE MOUNTAIN! Immediately regretted not packing blister packs. First 2km was spent rather enjoyably identifying rocks and wildlife to whining Scouts. After 5km I was begging them to construct a stretcher and carry me.

After 10km I was demanding they deploy their hand stretcher skills. Horrible kids refused!

Finally made it to picnic area while shouting "Defibrillator"! Ride back to camp on the bus was amazingly quiet.

Day Three: Beach Activities. Woke to knees wrapped around my head due to sharp incline of stretcher bed. Bus departed at 8am so not so many screams of displeasure at me shaking sleeping bags to wake Scouts. Arrived at Mt Martha beach to enjoy a wonderful day of paddle boarding, surf lifesaving and other beach activities. Sailing unfortunately cancelled due to strong winds (apparently ScoutSafe practices involve no Scout ending up in Tasmania!). Took a detour on the way back to camp past Bunnings and begged for some offcuts of wood to chock up end of stretcher. Guy took pity on me and gave me as much as I wanted for $2! Winner!

Returned to 'The Swamp' to find wet towels and underwear lying everywhere. Decided not to dispose of bodies but instead Scouts constructed a clothesline - Learning by Doing.

Day Four: On Site Activities. Ocean Grove Leaders had been nominated to run LaserTag activity. Involved hooking Scouts up with headbands and laser guns with sensors and forcing them to shoot each other. Had to physically restrain leaders from participating. Group Leader was often told to stop tell-

ing Scouts to "Die Die Die". 12 hours later we stumbled back to camp. Immediately regretted the lack of prescription medication. No child was gaffer taped to any tree though.

Day Five: Wide Games in Melbourne. Departed at 9am on a bus to Melbourne CBD. Repeatedly asked the bus driver to turn up the air conditioning to try and combat the smell of Scouts that may not have showered for 5 days.

Immediately regretted not sitting towards front of bus. Arrived at ice skating rink and began a totally enjoyable two hours of watching Scouts manoeuvre uncoordinated around the ice rink. Only three injuries sustained out of 250 scouts. Activity considered a success.

Next stop was Docklands. ArtVo is a great place where paintings have been designed so that you can be a part of the scenery. Many photos taken of Scouts stuck in glass bottles and being eaten by dinosaurs. Thoroughly entertaining. Quiet bus ride back to camp - most Scouts slept. Enforced showers to occur after dinner with evidence of wet hair to be displayed to a leader.

Day Six: Camp Niall. Woke to lower half of body lying off stretcher due to legs having fallen of wood chocks. Departed to Camp Niall (a Rover camp about 20 minutes from Mt Martha) at 9.45am. Threatened Scouts with reasonable harm if any of them dared to pass wind on the bus - no smelling of Bottom Bacteria allowed. Obedience was sporadic. Arrived at Camp Niall to a myriad of inflatable obstacle courses, slides, horizontal bungies and bashing devices. Rain became horizontal after 3 hours and being the only prepared leader with an umbrella I was surrounded by stinky sticky Scouts. Immediately reconsidered my evidence of wet hair to indicate a shower.

After another two hours of horizontal rain, the powers that be (having been sitting in a dry room drinking coffee) decided to call it a day. Loaded 250 wet, stinky, muddy Scouts onto buses. Arrived at camp and threatened all manner of pain if showers not undertaken.

Decided to sleep on the ground - stretcher is now hanging from nearby tree.

Day Seven: Pack up. Remarkably all Scouts were awake and packed by 8am. Somewhat eager to go home having been ousted from The Swamp and told they would be left behind if not ready to go by 11.30am. Packed the car only to immediately regret not checking that the Scouts had emptied the blow up kiddie pools entirely.

Apparently carpet eventually dries.

'Doc' Rebecca Ballard Assistant Scout Leader 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Troop If you are interested in finding out more about 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scouts and when we meet, please don't hesitate in contacting our Group Leader, Ron Andrews at gl@oceangrovescouts.com *Opinions expressed in this column do not reflect those of Scouts Australia**

flashing lights operating, you MUST safely slow down to 40 km/h. Remember, this is our work place and we need your help to do our job safely.

5. Understand the fire danger ratings; if it is an extremely hot day - or Total Fire Ban day - it means you can not light any camp fires or solid fuel based BBQs. Do not use any equipment that could cause sparks.

6. Download the VicEmergency app to your smart phone. This app provides the latest fire information and warnings. Set the app to notify you of incidents occurring in chosen areas and use it to stay up to date with local Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans.

And always remember to call 000 in the event of a fire or emergency situation. For more information, visit cfa.vic.gov.au.

Andrew Mahoney, Chairperson Bellarine Group Community Safety Committee.

OGSLSC PROFILE Name: Bryce How many years have you been on a volunteer surf patrol lifesaver for?

Four years now.

Why did you want to become a volunteer surf lifesaver?

Well it was a pre-requisite for competition so I had to do it to compete for Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club. In the end I ended up really enjoying it, so I felt like I was helping other people to feel a bit safer on the beach.

What is your favourite thing about being on volunteer surf patrol at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club?

I don’t mind using the radios, they can be fun at times. It is pretty nerve racking using them.

You feel accomplished once you have done it and Life Saving Victoria is always listening in. It is perfect conditions it is always good at Ocean Grove really, you go to any other beach there is always something else like the sand is too rough. Everything here at Ocean Grove is really ideal.

Do have any superstitions before you complete a shift as surf patrol lifesaver?

Sunglasses are pretty crucial I think. I get sunburnt a lot, so wearing a hat and sunscreen is important.

Favourite holiday destination?

Using the local beach in the summer and going to Bali.

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Tawnies nesting happily I received an email from David, who lives in Woodlands, informing me that the tawny frogmouths that nest in his garden were sitting on the nest again.

I wonder how these amazing birds coped in the 40 degree heat sitting on the nest, which is in a rather exposed position. I look forward to hearing some news about tawny chicks soon. Speaking of Woodlands, the kookaburras that have nested in Chris and Pete's garden in Woodlands over the past few years have not nested (as yet) this year, which is a shame.

I received an email from Kevin who spotted a lone duck, which looks like a female chestnut teal, on the beach in Ocean Grove, which was an unusual observation. Kevin's comment with the photo was: "This teal certainly knew how to keep clear of predators on the newly signed 'No Dogs' beach. Unfortunately, there were still a few roaming dogs in this area".

I drove to work via Reedy Lake, and spotted some cute fairy martins sitting on a telephone wire, with a few welcome swallows. A few days later I saw a small flock of tree martins, so it's good to compare and contrast all three species of birds to differentiate them. The welcome swallow is blue-black above, light grey below, and rust on the forehead, throat and upper breast. It has a long forked tail, with a row of white on the individual feathers which gives the tail a white stripe. Both species of martins are smaller than the swallow (12-13cm compared to 15cm), and have shorter, more square tails, and white to buff rumps. The tree martin has a black head and the fairy martin has a rusty coloured head. Welcome swallows are easily seen in the main street of Ocean Grove, where I've often spotted nests under the shelter of the shop awnings.

I received an email from Lynne who lives in Thacker Street. Lynne has a lovely garden, which she describes as being 'run by Noisy Miners'.  She kept hearing a bird call

Kevin''s photo of a teal on Ocean Grove beach.

Welcome swallow with fairy martins at Reedy Lake.

Tree martin at Reedy Lake.

that she was not sure what it was , like a cooee, but very loud. At first she thought it was maybe a child with a whistle but it continued intermittently for 15 minutes. It was coming from north of Lynne's place which is the direction of Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. Lynne resorted to the internet and discovered that the call was an eastern koel. Great observation Lynne. The eastern koel has a very distinctive and loud call, with the male sounding like an ascending whistle or 'koo-el', monotonously

ing into it at night. Curlewis is one of my favorite birding spots on the Bellarine, so I hope the net doesn't cause too much chaos to local bird life, and I hope that birds were considered when the net was planned!

Thank you everyone for the fabulous emails, they are much appreciated.

I hope that everyone is enjoying their summer.

- Jen Carr, jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com

repeated and the female makes a repetitive 'keek-keek-keek-keek' sound. Males often call throughout the day and well into the night.

I also received an email from Susan, who is the secretary of the local branch of The Greens, who was concerned about the very large netting structure that has been erected at Curlewis Golf Club on the Portarlington Road.

I must say I looked at it with horror as it was being built, as I could imagine small birds and bats being caught in the netting, and birds fly-

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BARWON COAST A new research project on ‘Dogs on Beaches’ Barwon Coast Committee of Management have engaged Federation University Australia to undertake a social research project focusing on the impacts of population and dogs on beaches on the Barwon Coast.

The project is called “Barwon Coast – Examining Impacts of population, domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) and seasonal variants on coastal environments”. The research is heavily reliant on a public survey that is currently open. More information on the project and a link to the survey is at www.barwoncoast.com.au/beachuseresearch The public survey will be open from January 16th 2018 to 15th April 2018.

The expected completion date for the research report is June 2018 and this will be publicly available on the Barwon Coast website.

To have a printed survey posted out or for further information please contact Federation University Australia on (03) 5327 6198 or via email at aa.murphy@federation.edu.au

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WHO WE ARE Barwon Coast is a Committee of Management appointed by the State Government with responsibility for the management of 13km of coastal crown land at Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13th Beach.

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Summer has been busy on the Barwon Coast with thousands of locals and visitors taking advantage of the good weather and visiting our coastal reserves. Barwon Coast staff have been kept busy with both our caravan parks and campgrounds fully booked for the summer season. Online reviews of our campgrounds have been overwhelmingly positive and we hope to welcome these visitors back again next year.

Barwon Coast sponsored activities for the summer period have helped make the summer safer and more enjoyable and included the Barwon Coast Beach Bus, the New Year’s Eve fireworks and extra lifeguard services on the Ocean Grove spit. As always, our coastal operations staff have been doing a terrific job watching out for wildlife, cleaning amenities, emptying bins, responding to emergencies, providing direction and advice to visitors and all those other small jobs which largely go unseen, but help make summer great on the Barwon Coast.

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A little bit of everything Drysdale’s Potato Shed will host a spectacular event that includes a little bit of everything jam-packed into one show.

Creators of world famous cabaret and variety, Finucane & Smith, prance back to country Victoria with their brand new work Finucane & Smith’s Dance Hall, kicking off the Potato Shed 2018 season on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 February.

The structure is simple; the artists take the role of callers, choir leaders and on-the-floor enthusiasts, as the local community engage in dancing and singing; creating an active and joyous community night out.

The choice is yours to dance or enjoy the night from the comfort of your seat.

Like barn and bush dances of old; salons from French cabarets to Irish pub concerts, Dance Hall was born out of Finucane & Smith’s deep engagement with regional and remote communities.

Dance Hall is a supper dance, a bring-aplate celebration, a storytelling and dance extravaganza, a transcendent night of song and dance and a whole of community knees-up.

Share your bounty of the Bellarine with your group as Dance Hall invites you to be part of the world of Finucane & Smith.

“We’ve taken breathtaking variety, jaw dropping dance and irresistible cabaret all over the world, to 15 countries of standing ovations and international awards, but the Bellarine is one of our favourite destinations, hands down, no contest,” director and international cabaret star Moira Finucane said.

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WHAT’S ON Music/live events

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Piping Hot Chicken Shop Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.

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

Maggie's Bar See Maggie's Bar's Facebook site for all upcoming events.

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

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

Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

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

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

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Markets and fairs Bellarine Community Farmers' Market Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.

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

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

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

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

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

Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses.

Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime.

Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults.

Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.

Health and wellbeing

Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime.

Ocean Grove Hotel Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm, Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles).

Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573.

Well Women's Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am.

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Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Last Wednesday of every month

Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/ seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595.

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

Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, at Memorial Hall. A social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Phone Jeanette 5256 1633.

Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30pm, at Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street, Ocean Grove.

Phone 0417 591 182.

Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377.

After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827.

Chord Club - meet to make music: first and third Wednesday of the month, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

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

Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 0447 853 442 or Graeme 5255 3435.

First Wednesday of every month

First Thursday of every month

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

U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday at 1.15pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as Fifty Shades of Red or on a lesser-known Australian artist such as Dorrit Black before members follow their own projects for two hours. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong.org.au

Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.

First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959 248 or Bruce on 0407 361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm, at St Peter's Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.

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

Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Dianne 0422 134 810.

Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone 5255 2074, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com

Fourth Monday of every month

Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of month, 10.15am, to enjoy a free cuppa and a chat. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along.

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

Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace, Tuesdays at 1pm. Also Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996.

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

Phone 0457 315 900.

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

Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins Street, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker on varying subjects related to seniors at each meeting.

Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome to join in. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244.

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

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

Third Wednesday of every month 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.

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

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

Fridays Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of each month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards.

Visitors welcome. Inquiries to 5258 3435 or 5278 9796.

Queenscliff Croquet Club Introduction to Croquet sessions on Fridays,1.30pm-3pm. For bookings, contact Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.

Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

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

Sundays Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ meets each Sunday at 10.30am at 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove.

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

First Tuesday of each month

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The freshest fish and chips Cassie and Wes took ownership of Marketplace Fish and Chips just over three years ago.

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.

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

Wow, how time flies ... Cassie and Wes moved here just over three 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 place an order over the phone on 5256 2099 at Marketplace Shopping Centre in beautiful Ocean Grove.

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Grubbers win Ocean Grove progressed to the semi-finals of the Bendigo Bank T20 Big Bash by defeating Little River in the 2nd round.

The Grubbers will play a semi-final on 11 February at Barwon Heads in a bumper weekend of T20 cricket.

The two semi-finals will be played simultaneously on both Barwon Heads ovals with the final to be held immediately after on RT Fuller Oval.

Grove batted first and made 8/156 with Isaac Saunders making 41 and Jackson Kent 22.

In reply, Little River was dismissed in the 20th over for 124 with Dan Roddis and Tom

Kent the best of the bowlers.

Ocean Grove will play Portarlington and Barwon Heads will meet Anglesea in the semifinals.

Collendina was eliminated in the second round of the knockout stage by a rampant Anglesea.

Collendina felt the full wrath of Anglesea skipper and young gun Ned Cooper. Cooper made 90 for the Roos in their total of 3/180.

In reply, only Max Sutton reached double figures with 28 as the Snakes were bundled out for 83.

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Jay wins Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race Queenslander Jay McCarthy became the first Australian to win the UCI WorldTour Elite Men's Race day on Sunday.

The 25-year-old won the title in 4h04:00 ahead of a first-class line-up including 12 WorldTour teams.

"I've been poking my head out of the hotel window all week looking at the finish line thinking about this ... it worked perfectly for us," McCarthy said.

With the help of team mate Daniel Oss, he was able to hold off Italian great Elia Viviani (Quick-Step Floors) who finished second and South African favourite Daryl Impey third.

The hot and humid conditions, which reached 41 degrees out on the 164km course, which included Barwon Heads, suited McCarthy.

"It's more humid than normal down here.

We get humidity and heat in Queensland and the two together worked well for me," he said.

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Young Snakes stay in touch for a finals berth COLLENDINA COBRAS Under 15s The post Christmas break saw the Cobras needing to win every game just to make finals.

The mighty Hawks made the journey to the Snake Pit for the start to the year. Collendina won the toss and elected to bat.

Xavier Norman and Izaak Terhorst opened the batting with a fine 72 run partnership before Terhorst was dismissed for a very aggressive 30 runs. The next wicket fell at 126 with Donegan making a great 29.

Max McLachlan was very solid with 33 runs and a fine lower order 28 runs from Spencer Bryan got the Cobras to a very competitive 8/248.

The defence of that score got of to a great start with Diesel McNeil removing the dangerous Hume for a duck. McNeil went on to take 4/25 off 10 overs. Nick Gibbon was accurate with 3/19 and McLachlan's leggies got him 1/5 off 5 overs.

The Hawks made it to 8/118, not quite enough to catch the Cobras. A great win but a lot of work to do.

Under 13s Round 8 vs Torquay white The Cobras travelled to Torquay for the first game after the break. Batting first Torquay made 3/103 from 26 overs. First gamers Lachlan Payne, Hamish and Fraser Stow had a great day in the field with courageous fielding and tight bowling. Wickets to Gus Peters and Harrison O'Neill were topped of by a fantastic runo ut by jack every.

The Cobras then replied to be 6/82 at the end of play. Harrison O'Neill continued his dominant season with the bat with an exciting 32 not out. With wickets falling around him Noah Jeffrey played a great knock of 17 only to fall on the last ball of the day.

The sixth placed Under 13s have two more games for the season. They meet Drysdale Stratton and then have a home game against Queenscliff Red. The Cobras have won and lost four this season. Drysdale is third on the ladder and will present a tough challenge while Queenscliff sits in seventh place. oceangrovevoice.com.au

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Aidann Foard in action for Grove Under 13s.

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Family swim proves popular Ocean Grove locals took the ocean water plunge at this summer's popular inaugural Queenscliff180 Family Swim on Saturday.

Warm conditions, blue skies and clear water treated male and female competitors in the 600m and 1km events held at Queenscliff Pier.

Formerly the Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge, the new Queenscliff180 Family swim was the brainchild of co-organisers Liam Petrie-Allbutt and Sam Sheppard, a seven-time winner of the Pier to Pub. "The idea was to bring parents who could normally swim 500m to 800m potentially with the current and have a go at a 1km swim, while their kids have a go at the 500m swim to get more participation happening," said PetrieAllbutt.

Excellent conditions attracted 400-plus competitors.

Ocean Grove based Stewart Owen said the family-based swim was an enjoyable experience.

"The full 180-degree arc makes probably definitely more of a family friendly swim," Owen said.

"It is a great course and it was always beautiful swim here - the water is always really clear and clean and is terrific."

Owen, who finished in 12:49 in the 50-59 age group 1km swim, competed at the former Queenscliff-based swim organised by the Boroughcoutas Swimming Club in recent years held across the Australia Day weekend.

Ocean Grove local Mark Stone came fourth in 10:02 in the 50-59 age group in the 1km swim.

It was a double celebration for Melbournebased ocean swimming champion Kelly Stubbins.

Stubbins won the 1km Swim Open age female section in a fast time of 09:10 and also took out victory in 09:19 in the 1km swim 30-

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Male winner James Mace recorded the fastest race time with 08:36 in the 12-17 age cat-

egory, while Darius Schultz came second in 08:54.

William Boyton (06:07) won the 600m in

the 13-15 age category while Caitlin Matthews was the first female across the finishing line in 06:17.

Finals on the cards for Grove Several Ocean Grove pennant teams in both Midweek and Saturday competition will stake their claims in coming weeks for a finals opportunity.

With only four matches remaining in the home and away competition in Midweek, five teams remain in contention.

Last year's state champion side has strung two wins together since the break which has been crucial to the team's chances of defending its title. Sitting fifth only three points out of the four, next week's home match against Lara will be an important one.

Division 3 and 8 sit fourth while Division 6 is fflying along in second spot. The Sevens have an opportunity to reach the big stage in coming weeks and are currently fifth and only one game out of the four.

Round 14 of the home and away season could be one of the biggest for the Ocean Grove Premier Division team.

On the road to compete against Victoria and currently second on the ladder it will be crucial to the chances of consolidating a top two position. Following on from a hard fought home win against Eastern Park in round 13 where the rink of Gary Burkett, Faye Richardson, Rod Brehaut and Tony Joel led the way for the home team with a match winning performance outscoring their opposition 38-17 to ensure the 10 match points got added to this season's total.

Keith George had 500 reasons to smile on Saturday night after receiving the badge for the milestone of that many matches in the Ocean Grove outfit. George and his team mates made sure it was one to remember as their Division 8 side returned to the scales winners by 16 shots against Eastern Park with the rink George was playing second along with Heather Quilty, Robin Brache and David Harvey stealing the show earning the King of the Rinks drinks 38-13.

George, as part of the celebrations for the day, along with Bob Nicol (300) Barry Hair (100) Bob Poole (100) and Tony Joel (100) all received their milestone badge.

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Tom Bramwell, Col Anderson, Peter Patterson and John Izzard were on a mission from end one in their match against Point Lonsdale in Division 3. Never allowing their opposition to get any feel for the green they powered to victory 39-8.

Top side in Division 4 and another strong performance at Portarlington ensured their stand as top of the table side. Ian Turner plus 12 and Lorraine Kirk also plus 12 led the way following on from last week's rink win of 51-13 to Adele Ryan, Andra Kuschert, Val Cook and Kirk who were clearly in a destroying mood.

Lorraine Oliver, Nancy Quinton, Trevor McPherson and Harold Curwood nailed the '40 club' drinks with their 41- 23 win in Division 7 in what would reflect a one-day cricket score with a game of fours and sixes.

Club Champions 2018 Two new club champions have been crowned this year with 15-year-old Kira Bourke showing

Ian Walker studies what he needs to do for this end. 176914 nerves of steel to come from behind against last year's champion Faye Richardson. In the closing stages of the match Bourke had to execute some crucial conversions to remain alive in the contest but none more so than on the final end when she was able to remove Richardson's two shot bowls to take victory 25-24.

Adam Bateup squared off for the championship against Owen Clark. Both players looking for their first title at Ocean Grove, and it was Clark who bounced out of the blocks. Bateup was able to settle into rhythm which led a comeback and eventually take control of the match to run away 25-17 winner.

Both players will now compete in the Champion of Champions event.

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Former victim hits back

By Luke Voogt Drysdale's Pippa Swanwick has taken her anti-bullying crusade online following years of campaigning.

"I just want people to be able to stand up for their rights and be safe online," the 29-yearold said.

"It's a safe site where you can leave comments up and the people can relate to the stories."

Pippa, who has Down syndrome, has been a passionate supporter of the cause since high school in Melbourne, where she experienced bullying firsthand.

"I was discriminated against because of my disability," she said.

"They spread rumours about me - I felt pretty sick and left out."

Pippa's friends and her partner, Paul Matley, who she met at her 18th birthday party, were among her biggest supporters, she said.

"He supports me in my anti-bullying and so does my best friend."

Proud mother Pat Trowbridge described Pippa as "a very strong-willed young woman" "She knows where she is and where she wants to go," Ms Trowbridge said.

"People always say to me, 'She's so independent, you've done such a great job'.

"I didn't really have a choice. From the time she was born she just wanted to be out there with the kids and do the same things."

Pippa's family enrolled her in a specialneeds school after she became a victim of "classic teenage-girl exclusion" in years seven and eight, Ms Trowbridge said.

"Because she was slightly different she was never invited to anything and never included in the playground conversations.

"The kids would quite blatantly say we don't want her in our group. There were definitely

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two occasions she was set up by other kids."

Pippa speaks out against bullying in a peer action group with Victorian Advocacy League

for Individuals with Disability (VALiD).

Last December she addressed an antibullying morning tea with Point Lonsdale

Drysdale kids lap up Australian Open ANZ invited members of Drysdale Tennis Club to experience a day at Australian Open 2018.

Drysdale Tennis Club is an ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Community Play club, a program delivered across Australia with local volunteers running sessions to make tennis more accessible for children living in regional areas.

Club members had the chance to meet ANZ tennis ambassador and three-time Paralympic gold medallist Dylan Alcott when they arrived at Melbourne Park on ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Day, Thursday 18 January. Each year, ANZ invites Community Play clubs from regional Victoria to attend the Australian Open, which includes ground passes and travel costs.

Winners are grinners.

Golf club supports Maddie's Day Australian Olympian Marcus Fraser came out in support of Maddie Riewoldt's Vision and took home the victory in a star-studded field with a round of 3-under 68 at the Purple Pro-Am at Clifton Springs Golf Club.

AFL footballers current and former including Brendon Goddard, Harry Taylor, Sam Newman, Jason Akermanis, Robert Dipierdomenico and Doug Wade joined local amateurs and PGA Professionals including former Victorian Open winners Richard Green and his wife Marianne Skarpnord at Maddie's Day. The decision by the Clifton Springs Golf Club to add a charity element to their annual pro-am saw their event raise over $25,000 to support Maddie Riewoldt's Vision, a charity set up to help research into the Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome that claimed her life in 2015. Adding a personal touch to the day were guests of honour Joe and Fiona Riewoldt (Maddie's parents) who were on hand to accept the cheque on behalf of the charity.

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Joe Riewoldt, Marcus Fraser, Brendon Goddard and Fiona Riewoldt.

Riewoldt family, won the celebrity category, beating Dipper in a countback finishing with 34 points.

Fraser was convinced to delay his upcoming European Tour commitments by close friend Goddard.

"It's nice to come out and play especially for

such a great charity and to all the sponsors that have done such a great job in raising so much for Maddie's Vision today, twenty-five grand in one day is a huge contribution so thank you," said Fraser.

Primary School students.

Pippa's page is at facebook.com/antibullying.com.au.

Nicholas Gerardi squared off against the nation’s sassiest drag queens recently.

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Sassy queen

By Luke Voogt Friends became enemies when Geelong's Ivana Kabab, named for her favourite delicacy, squared off against the nation's sassiest drag queens recently.

Ivana showed no mercy as she whipped out the stilettos in pursuit of the Miss Gay Australia International crystal crown - even against old friends.

"It gets bitchy - everyone is after the crown because it's so sparkly," said her Point Lonsdale alter ego Nicholas Gerardi.

The 29-year-old hairdresser described Ivana as "a classic beauty with a touch of trashiness".

"She just likes to be a crowd-pleaser. She's Switzerland neutral - she doesn't get involved in other people's drama."

Nick started dressing in drag in 2007 after finishing high school and performs regularly at a Melbourne pub.

"You go from your normal self to this totally different character in the space of a few hours," he said.

Nick debuted in the pageant in 2016 and hit the stage again at St Kilda Town Hall on 27 January to entertain 500 spectators.

"I do hair and drag for a living, so there's more pressure for me to bring my A hair, face and game to the stage," he said.

He will promote Hair With Heart, which raises funds for needy children, and GASP, which supports young LGBTQI people, during the pageant.

Nick said knowing more about GASP "would have made things a hell of a lot easier" when he was bullied at high school.

"High school (can be) horrible for some people - especially those identifying as gay.

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Drysdale felt the full wrath of a dominant Anglesea in round 8 of Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A grade on the weekend.

Anglesea's first day score of 9/204 proved too much for the Hawks to chase. Drysdale made 154 in reply, but stayed in third place on the ladder with three games to go before the finals.

The Hawks are half a game clear of Ocean Grove and a game ahead of Barwon Heads, which is ready to pounce in fifth spot.

Drysdale meets Barrabool next round in a game that it should win, although the Bulls are playing some good cricket of late. The penultimate game against Barwon Heads will be a beauty with the winner almost certain to play finals. The Hakws then finish off the season with struggling Queenscliff.On Saturday, Shane Cutajar (63) and Jason Malcolm (34) tried hard for Drysdale, but Anglesea proved too good and retained top spot on the ladder. Anglesea is the only undefeated team in the competition.

Portarlington's final hope appear all but over after losing to Winchelsea.

The Demons are one of four sides on 21 points and sit two and a half games behind fourth placed Ocean Grove. The season is now basically down to Anglesea, Collendina, Drysdale, Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads for the final four spots.Port was some chance when Winch slumped to 7/98 chasing 118 for victory, but a 56-run eighth-wicket partnership put an end to any hopes of a miraculous win.

Jason Woods and Nathan Deluca took two wickets each for Port, while Paul McGrath grabbed 3/19.

The Dees finish the season off by meeting Winchelsea, Collendina and Jan Juc in the final three rounds.

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