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Local lifesavers ‘do themselves proud’ against the best Eight Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club members travelled to New South Wales for the 2019 Interstates.

Marcus Bird, Tia McNaughton and Piper McNaughton competed for the youth team while Campbell Bohan, Jesse Coulson, Lexi McNaughton and Kimmy Gilling battled it out for the senior Victorian team.

The Vic senior team was hoping for a third-placed finish, but ended up in fourth spot by a solitary point.

Coach Sonia Kinsey said the Ocean Grovers acquitted themselves well.

"The locals did really well - they are very young and inexperienced and have done themselves proud after coming fifth last year," she said.

"They've come so far in 12 months. It's very hard not getting the racing practice that NSW and Queensland get every weekend and I'm very proud of all the local crew.

"It's very exciting for the future of Ocean Grove senior competition teams."

Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club members of the Vic state team: Marcus Bird, Campbell Bohan, Jesse Coulson, Piper McNaughton, Tia McNaughton, Lexi Photo by: Justin Flynn McNaughton and Kimmy Gilling. Absent: Milla O'Brien. 189585

Speed limit calls

By Justin Flynn Calls to permanently lower the speed limit on Grubb Road have been renewed after a man was seriously injured in a car accident last week.

The road, which has several different speed limits ranging from 60km/h, 80km/h and 100km/h, is seen as a hot spot by local police.

A 57-year-old man was flown to Melbourne when his ute veered off the road on 21 January.

The man was trapped for more than an hour.

However, a speed-limit planning study

by VicRoads does not cover the stretch of

road, closer to Portarlington Rd, where the accident occurred.

The planning study only covers the stretch of road between Bellarine Hwy and The Parade.

Ocean Grove Community Association president Phil Edwards said his organisation would welcome any efforts to make the road safer.

"OGCA believes that speeds on Grubb Road should be consistent and based on safe travel and road condition considerations," he said.

"Appropriate temporary adjustments to the speed limits should be implemented where

necessary, for example, during major development activity."

However Mr Edwards said the OGCA would support the planning study to extend its scope for the full stretch of Grubb Rd. "Overall we support projects that will improve the connectivity for motorists, public transport users, cyclist and pedestrians to match the growing population of Ocean Grove and the broader Bellarine, this includes the full length of Grubb Road," he said.

"We support the current VicRoads project for the upgrade of Grubb Road between the

Bellarine Highway and The Parade but would like the scope to include (1) the connection to The Terrace and (2) the resolution of the long standing impasse between VicRoads and Geelong Council on the straightening of the intersection of The Parade and Hodgson St. "We look forward to VicRoads continuing engagement and consultation with the community on the design for the Grubb Road upgrade and we will continue to lobby the Victorian state government to provide the money for the actual upgrade works once design and construction costs are known."

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Eight students from three local primary schools enjoyed five days of outdoor activities at the Lions sponsored Licola Wilderness Village adventure camp.

Zara, Jordan, Makayla and Hannah from Barwon Heads, Chris and CJ from Surfside, Cooper and Georgia from Ocean Grove, participated in a broad range of activities, including canoeing, raft building, the giant swing, the flying fox and learning to play the ukulele.

Outdoor education staff and coordinators at Licola made sure everyone was aware of the camp's expectations. These highlighted the importance of looking after one another, teamwork, cooperation, problem solving and tolerance.

The weather was perfect for swimming in the pool and in the Macalister River, where raft building and canoeing also took place.

Other activities included archery, obstacle course and low ropes. Gaga ball game and trampolines were also in high demand.

In the evenings there were games in the gym, a night walk, movie night and the final concert, where each group of students performed on stage to the delight of the audience (120 students, 25 volunteers and Licola staff).

This is such a valuable program for these primary school students and they are always looking for sponsors to enable more children to attend.

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Composting is not a new concept to Gillian Black, but adding other peoples' green waste to her bin is.

Gillian grew up in the UK and came from a family of avid composters.

She joined ShareWaste via an online app a few months ago, which connects those with an interest in composting.

Gillian put her bin out the front of her Ocean Grove home and didn't think too much of it, but locals and holidaymakers started dropping off their green waste.

Since then she has collected more than 1000kg of green waste, which has managed to avoid landfill.

So what's so wrong about something that is biodegradable going into landfill? It produces greenhouse gas emissions and odour and leachate production.

"At first it was to simply save waste from going to landfill, and boost my compost supplies," Gillian said.

"But as it's progressed I've realised that the food I produce with the aid of the compost and worm farms can also be shared."

The waste goes into Gillian's compost, which feeds her worm farm and chickens. Gillian also collects coffee grounds from a local cafe.

"I think the main thing that has surprised me is the sheer amount of waste that has been collected," Gillian said.

"And glad that it's been saved from landfill and is being put to good use.

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It’s all smiles for Claudia

By Justin Flynn Claudia Murry is just like most other teenage girls, except for one thing.

The 13-year-old Ocean Grover has Dejerine Sottas Syndrome, but that's not what sets her apart from most other kids her age.

Claudia has a fascination with motorcycles, in particular the ones that annually attend the Geelong Toy Run. You'll find Claudia at the front of her aunt's house in Portarlington every year to see the bikes cruise past.

She loves the sound and pretty much everything about them.

So Brendan and Helen Marretta decided to organise a ride for Claudia.

Brendan participates in the Toy Run and in 2016 he stopped to say hi to Claudia. In 2017 he stopped again and gave Claudia a movie voucher as a Christmas present.

Claudia wanted to return the favour in 2018 but after searching the road in Portarlington she couldn't find him so ventured to Queenscliff to have another search to no avail. Brendan was unable to attend the Toy Run in 2018 due to other commitments.

Through the power of social media she obtained Brendan's address and sent Brendan's daughter Zarah a Smiggle voucher for Xmas which Zarah used to buy a new school bag for

this year when she starts school.

Riders from all over Geelong, and even some from Melbourne, flocked to participate in Ride Around the Bellarine for Claudia.

Around 25 motorcycles headed off on a loop around the peninsula, but there was a catch - Claudia didn't know. It was a surprise.

The riders set off and made a pit stop out the front of Claudia's house in Ocean Grove where she was there to see it all unfold.

To say Claudia was surprised is an understatement.

"Claudia never is short of something to say but the turnout and the chance to ride on a bike made her speechless," mum Jonique said.

Brendan then took Claudia and Jonique on a memorable ride.

"The first thing Claudia said at the end of the ride was 'that's the most fun I've ever had' and told her stepdad Nick that he needed to go out and get a trike," Jonique said.

"Words cannot describe the gratitude Claudia and her family have for Brendan, wife Helen, daughter Zarah and all the participants that made this an everlasting memory. Brendan himself is a saint and an amazing individual."

Claudia and her family hope to have made lifelong friends with the Marrettas and the family feels forever indebted to Brendan, Jonique said.

READY TO RIDE: Claudia Murry and mum Jonique are about to set off on a motorcycle ride with Brendan Marretta.

Ocean Grove’s own pet hub is settled into new premises

By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove's much-loved Cherished Pets has received a $30,000 PSA grant from PETstock Assist.

This will enable Cherished Pets to continue to support an estimated 10 to 15 pets and people as part of their Foundation's community pet care project.

Cherished Pets exists to enable the benefits of the human animal bond to be accessible to all.

Specifically, Cherished Pets Foundation is a charity that supports the pets of vulnerable people, due to the recognised benefits of companion pets for people who are socially isolated and disadvantaged.

Additionally, it serves to protect the wellbeing of pets by building capacity and capability of pet owners to meet their health and wellbeing needs.

On average the cost price to support each beneficiary for a 12-month period is $2000 to $3000 depending on the level of care required.

The foundation is currently supporting 40 people and demand is growing.

Dr Alicia Kennedy said $15,000 of the grant provides untied funding for the following services: case management, triage support, emergency care plans, volunteer program, training and behaviour support, emergency respite care, bereavement support if required.

Dr Kennedy said $10,000 of the grant pro-

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pants. Some of this money will also be used for food for pets in emergency respite care with our volunteer carers.

Dr Kennedy said the partnership with PETstock was already flourishing.

"It's working really well - they're a really nice team," she said.

"We are very happy and very grateful.

"Demand for our social service is growing.

This grant secures our service to a significant number of people and helps us serve a growing demand, while continuing to improve the way our services are delivered.

"We see this collaboration with PETstock as an excellent example of how values aligned corporates and smaller organisations can work together towards a common purpose."

MEANWHILE Cherished Pets is firmly entrenched in its new community hub on Madeley St in Ocean Grove.

"It's allowed us to start our GP clinic," Dr Kennedy said.

"We're growing the GP service through the hub.

"Our point of difference as a vet service is that we are bond-centred. We support people as well as pets and we allow more time for consultations."

Dr Kennedy said the community has gotten behind Cherished Pets, but many still don't know about it.

"We want the community to know the hub is open and we're here for all pet owners," she said.

Dr Kennedy said Cherished Pets "desperately needs volunteer respite carers".

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Over and out for local GP

By Justin Flynn

Dr Robert James has been practising medicine at Ocean Grove Medical Centre for 32 years. 189561 whole families grow up.

"I've really loved looking after them. It's been a real privilege to care for them over a long period of time."

Dr James and Dr Adcock certainly don't plan on moving.

"The town has obviously grown enormously," he said.

"It's a lovely town to grow up in and have families in and it's still got the same feel it had 30 years ago. Even though it's gotten bigger it's still got a lovely character. We're certainly go-

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After 32 years practising medicine in Ocean Grove, Dr Robert James will give his final consultation on 8 February.

Dr James will join his wife Jane Adcock, who was also a popular Grove GP, in retirement and plans to travel and play golf.

In fact they are off to Antarctica and South America later in February.

"Jane retired a year ago and we thought now was the time to do it while we're still fit enough to travel and do a lot of the things we want to do," he said.

"I'm probably going to join at Thirteenth Beach and play more frequently, do a bit more stand-up paddle boarding, play a bit of tennis and do a bit of cycling.

"That will fill in a few hours each day. There are lots of things we're planning to do. There's lots to keep us busy."

Dr James said Ocean Grove Medical Centre was a four-person practice when he started in 1987.

"We had to cover Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove, there was after-hours service in those days and we had to do morning and afternoon shifts on the weekends and after hours call outs and there was no ambulance service," he said.

"It's changed a lot, but the basics of medicine haven't. You still have to listen and be a person who can actually understand what the issue is. You still have to be able to care for them in a sympathetic way."

Dr James said one of the most satisfying aspects of being a GP in Ocean Grove was seeing families grow before his eyes.

"You see different generations growing up which is always lovely," he said.

"It's nice working in a small town where you get to know a lot of the people and see their

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As part of the headspace campaign, Ms Henderson will be holding several youth mental health forums, supported by various experts, and asking for direct feedback as to the most effective ways to support young people suffering mental health challenges.

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"Over recent months, a number of young people have suicided in the region which has been just tragic."

The national Liberal government's announcement that $1.45 billion will be delivered for community mental health services over the next three years.

The funding will be provided through the government's 30 PHNs with the Western Victoria PHN to receive an estimated $37 million over three years.

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Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson is pushing for a standalone headspace facility in Ocean Grove.

Bellarine Community Health (BCH) currently operates a headspace centre in Drysdale along with other youth services.

However Ms Henderson wants a standalone facility in Ocean Grove.

Suicide is the leading cause of death of young people in Australia, accounting for onethird of all deaths.

"In the years 2014-16 in the Corangamite electorate, there were 53 deaths due to suicide," Ms Henderson said.

"This is an alarming figure and devastating

An Ocean Grove man who says he is sick of being ripped off by electricity providers has come up with his own local comparison site.

Trevor Gibbs decided to investigate why his electricity bill was so high, especially when he already has several solar panels installed.

"I got sick of being lied to by the electricity companies," he said.

"I thought 'there's got to be an easier way'."

So Mr Gibbs developed a spreadsheet that enables people to enter a few simple details of their electricity usage (found on their bill) and compare all the local providers.

Mr Gibbs has already entered the electricity companies' figures and plans to update them frequently Mr Gibbs said he was not looking for payment or anything in return.

"I just wanted to let people know that's it's actually quite easy to compare the different companies if you have a little bit of help," he said.

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SOUL ready for big 2019 The Southern Ocean Union of Longboarders (SOUL) is celebrating its 15th year since formation in 2004.

It has been part of the local surf and beach scene since, and runs monthly comps from February until November each year.

SOUL recently held its AGM and formed a new committee and president. For the last three years, life member Paul Fletcher has led the club as president and was acknowledged during the AGM. This year there has been some changes for SOUL with long-time committee member, and life member, Andy Brown taking over as president. Andy has had a lot of experience in leadership having run his own local business and been a major stakeholder in seeing the development and improvement of longboard surfing in the community.

Chad McLauchlan will step up this year and take on both the secretary and the vice-president role with an eye on the future with the club.

David Gibson will continue in his role as treasurer.

Contest Director will be long-time member, ex-president and life member Brian Tucker.

Other committee positions will be filled by Simon Thorne, Simon Johnston, John Mercer and Tim Edwards SOUL is kicking off its competition season on 9 February at Ocean Grove Main Beach.

Over the last few years, SOUL has had a focus on developing its juniors and women's division. Since its inception the club has been successful, having had three national champions, multiple state champions and more importantly providing a fun, family friendly club that celebrates traditional and progressive longboarding.

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The new SOUL longboard committee for 2019: Dave Gibson, Chad McLauchlan, Andy Brown, Brian Tucker and Simon Johnston.

Challenge (ILC) on 6 February. This will be the 8th running of the event between SOUL and the Maladjusted Longboard Club from South Australia. Each club takes turns to hold the event which is aimed at broadening the comradery and friendship between the clubs.

New sponsors are Speakys Surf and Skate Geelong, Bakers Delight Market Place Ocean Grove, Zebra Bar and Bistro Ocean Grove and Benno's Meating Place Barwon Heads.

This season SOUL is providing a free Under 16 junior expression session for the first two club competitions. Surfers in the expression session heats do not need to be members and can surf minimal, longboard, or any board they wish and can be assisted by a parent. The Under 16 competitors receive a free sausage and drink.

The club will also continue its Micro Grom sessions (with parent assist) and also receive a

sausage and drink.

Memberships are available through the Facebook page: single $50, family (2) $70 (additional members $5). Members receive a SOUL T-shirt, sticker, and insurance.

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It’s never too late

By Justin Flynn

Georgie Demir has been nominated for The Bridge Create Change Award.

Arkoun keeps kicking goals

Clifton Springs author Mark Towse. that challenges and explores the culture intensely and the variety of stories in the book lift it above what is already available," he says.

Next on the horizon is six anthologies being released this year with stories from publishers such as Horrified Press and Millhaven Press. A novel is also a possibility down the track.

"I will continue to refine my technical skills in the short-story market because telling a tale in 1000 to 6000 words means you cannot waste

a word," he says.

"The story needs strong character development, a start, middle and end and it has to be told succinctly but maintaining evocative prose.

"Once I feel I have achieved all I can achieve and broken through the professional markets and sub-genres I will put my novel into place.

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Ocean Grove's Georgie Demir has been nominated for The Bridge Create Change Award in the 2019 Seven News Young Achiever Awards.

Georgie has been nominated for her work in creating a social enterprise, Arkoun, to raise money for the construction of wash stations in Cambodia.

In the last 12 months Arkoun has raised enough money to build the first wash station.

The City of Greater Geelong used Arkoun as an example of design thinking to address social issues at the launch of the UNESCO Geelong City of Design launch event in 2018.

Georgie, 14, set up Arkoun after a trip to Cambodia with her mother where she saw the impact of a lack of sanitary washing facilities on the health of young people in the villages she visited.

Arkoun means 'thank you' in Khmer. Profits from the sale of Georgie's Arkoun soaps and bamboo toothbrushes help fund the building of wash houses in Cambodian schools.

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Mark Towse is living proof that it is never too late to start.

The Clifton Springs resident only took up writing six months ago and already has 24 short stories that have been published in more than 30 journals, including 'Vegan Tales'.

Originally from Hull in Yorkshire, Mark has lived on the Bellarine for 10 years.

"The Bellarine is paradise compared to that place," he says.

Mark was on a visit back to the UK to see family. His father-in-law picked up a leaflet in the vegan restaurant they were dining in.

"It was a short story competition for 'Vegan Tales'," he says.

"I was only two months into the writing journey and thought it would be an excellent opportunity to offer a piece that would be a fresh take on veganism and combine with the dark fiction genre I was exploring.

"The story 'Empty Seat at the Table' is one that asks people to challenge their everyday decisions, ie are they following crowd mentality or doing the things that will bring quality to their lives and others?"

Writing was something Mark wanted to do since childhood but never had the courage to pursue it, he says.

"Instead of pursuing English, I went down the road of the more solid bet and came out of uni with a degree in mathematics but somehow ended in sales," he says.

"I was a big fan of Stephen King and on receipt of my first library card as a child, hammered books such as Pet Sematary, Cujo, IT etc."

Feedback for 'Vegan Tales' has been exceptional, Mark says. Particularly from Australia, but it has also received incredible feedback from Spain, the US, and the UK. "There is limited vegan literature out there

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Pensioners’ deposit fight Painter ‘sorting’ their $2500

By Luke Voogt A Drysdale pensioner couple has accused a painter of taking their $2500 deposit without beginning the job almost four months later.

Ross Brown, 67, paid the deposit to the painter on 10 October for a $5500 job.

“He said he needed to buy the paint,” Mr Brown said.

“I’ve had a lot of contractors ask for money before they do jobs. I’ve done heaps of things and paid a deposit - I just thought that was what you do.”

But painter Gary Keele had yet to begin the job or repay the deposit, Mr Brown said.

“He hasn’t been near the place since.”

The Indy has seen an invoice with Mr Keele’s name and a withdrawal receipt for the deposit.

When Mr Keele returned the Indy’s call he admitted to accepting the deposit and said the matter was “being sorted” before hanging up.

The Indy has seen text messages from October and November in which he assured Mr Brown the job would begin in a few days.

But in late November Mr Keele texted that he would return the deposit.

His texts mentioned “court troubles” and being “blind-sighted” lending the money to someone.

Mr Keele had failed to return calls over the past couple of months, Mr Brown said.

Mr Brown visited Drysdale Police Station, where officers advised him the dispute was a civil matter.

Consumer Affairs Victoria, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Australian Securities and Investments Commission were all unable to help, he said.

IN WRITING: A legal service letter and a quote documenting the $2500 stand-off.

“VCAT needs a company extract but ASIC could not supply any company extract.”

Mr Brown and wife Coral had planned to repaint their home since moving from Bairnsdale in 2017 to be closer to their children.

“We’ve come from a community where we trusted and knew everybody,” Mrs Brown said.

He warned readers to be wary of paying deposits to tradespeople.

“We don’t want this happening to someone else.”

In 2017 the Indy reported how Mr Brown endured an “agonising” four-hour wait for paramedics, prompting an Ambulance Victoria review. Around the same time as the kidney stone emergency he also had prostate surgery.

Barwon Community Legal Service issued on the Brown’s behalf a claim for Mr Keele to return the deposit but he had yet to respond, Mr Brown said.

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Name: John Greer How many years have you been a volunteer surf patrol lifesaver for?

I have been at the Ocean Grove SLSC for nine years but this is my first regular surf patrol. I am filling in for my daughter.

What did you want to become a volunteer surf lifesaver?

Because it is fun. I get to drive the ATV vehicle and get to go on the IRB, I get to head out on the water, I have got craft to use, love ski paddling, I reckon I would like to save someone's life one day.

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

Clubbies Cafe when it was on and the barbecues and hanging out with my ski paddling buddies and like being down here

clubs from regional Victoria to attend the Australian Open, which includes ground passes and travel costs.

Club members from Drysdale Tennis Club had the chance to meet ANZ tennis ambassador Dylan Alcott when they arrived at Melbourne Park on ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Day. "We're extremely proud to support regional clubs through the Community Play program and continue to grow the sport at a grassroots level," ANZ Managing Director Retail Distribution Catriona Noble said.

"These clubs have shown great dedication to the sport and we're thrilled to be able to invite them to enjoy the 2019 Australian Open."

LETTERS with my whole family as in the kids, wife etc.

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

I slip slop slap, I get my best bathers, have a coffee and pre hydrate.

Do you have a favourite beach?

Oberon Bay, Wilsons Promontory.

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Switzerland.

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Ocean Grovers are in for a treat when blues artist Fiona Boyes comes to town.

Fiona Boyes and Gary Vincent will team up for their Tales from the Road tour.

Boyes set to rock the shop One of Australia's premier blues artists, Fiona Boyes is heading back to Ocean Grove.

Boyes will be joined by USA artist and twotime Grammy nominee Gary J Vincent for their Tales from the Road tour.

Sharing original songs, exquisite guitar playing, and lots of stories from their experiences of more than a combined 75 years of touring internationally, Fiona and Gary will have you dancing, laughing, crying, and celebrating the magic of the blues and Americana traditions.

Fiona is Australia's most acclaimed international blues artist. She tours regularly in North America, Europe, South Africa and Australia and has graced the stages of Chicago, New York, Toronto, Monterey Bay, Paris and Byron Blues Festivals to name a few.

A six times USA Blues Music Awards finalist, winner of the 2003 International Blues Challenge (Memphis), 2017 USA Blues Blast Female Artist of the Year, Fiona has just released her 16th album 'Voodoo in the Shadows', which is currently No 3 on the US Living Blues Charts.

Fiona has received more than 35 national and international awards for performance and recordings.

Gary Vincent is an artistic polymath. Equally renowned as a singer, songwriter, humourist, music producer, recording engineer, and film maker, Gary currently resides in Clarksdale, Mississippi, after many years in Nashville.

A two-time Grammy nominee, Gary has partnered with actor Morgan Freeman in numerous film-making and musical projects,

and now runs the Clarksdale Sound Stage, a performance and recording space in the home of the blues.

Both Fiona and Gary are known, not only as musicians, but great songwriters and storytellers. Their Tales from the Road tour offers an intimate, up-close opportunity to hear stories that range from the sublime to the ridiculous, told through their songs and their music.

The pair will perform at Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill in Ocean Grove on Saturday 16 February. Tickets $20

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Aiming to put smiles on dials It's that time of year again where smiles are well and truly put on dials.

Disabled Surfers Association (DSA) provides an inclusive experience for all people with any disability to experience the rush of riding a wave.

DSA's Ocean Grove branch has world-class beach facilities that help make the experience as inclusive as possible.

It's the Ocean Grove branch's 10th anniversary and again they

are looking for volunteers and participants.

Facilities for participants include special needs changing/ amenities; wheelchair ramp access from the car park all the way to the sand; and specialised beach wheelchairs (to suit adults and children).

The specialised beach wheelchairs are available for use along the Bellarine and Surf coast free of charge by the community at any time by arrangement. This enables a person with special needs to ex-

DSA Ocean Grove has its first event this weekend.

perience the beach at any time with family and friends all year round.

This year's events are at Ocean Grove main beach on Sunday 3 February and Sunday 3 March.

To register as a participant or volunteer, go to disabledsurfers. org/vic/ocean-grove-branch/.

Email dsaogsmiles@gmail.com for further event information, register your interest as a volunteer or if you would like to sponsor the branch.

WHAT’S ON Music/live events Barwon Heads Hotel Check Barwon Heads Hotel on Facebook for the latest.

Piping Hot Chicken Shop

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

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

Ocean Grove Hotel See http://oceangrovehotel.com.au/whatson/ for upcoming events.

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

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

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Get active Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove

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

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Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Monday 9.15am Gentle low impact exercise to music for 55 to whatever. All fitness levels and ages. Everyone welcome. Phone Marg on 0407-244 767.

Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

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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.

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

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

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

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

Carpet Bowls Indoor carpet bowls starting 4 February. Meet new friends and play a friendly game of bowls.

All ages welcome. Parks Hall, Portarlington.

Mondays from 12.30pm to 3pm. Cost $4 includes afternoon tea. Contact Neighbourhood House, 5259 2290, after hours 0431-789 048.

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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.

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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. History

Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

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

Last Tuesday of every month.

Thursdays

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

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.

Wednesdays

Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch meeting 7.30pm Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889 456.

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

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

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

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

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

First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Geelong East Men's Shed, Coppards Rd, East Geelong at 7.30 pm. Contact president Warwick Hansen 0419 563 904, secretary Dave Davies 0419 998 781 or email bffa@hotmail.com.

Fly tying is held on the third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm.

Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm, at St Peter's Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.

Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club.Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Dianne 0422 134 810.

Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone Graeme 0428-500 462, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com

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

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

Phone 0417 591 182.

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone 0457 315 900.

Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads. All abilities and voices welcome. Phone Jo on 5254 2670.

Ocean Grove Chess Club, Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm, $2.50 per session. If you are interested in playing or learning chess - then join us. A friendly and sociable group assisting beginners and players returning to the enjoyable traditional game. Phone Julie 5255 4294 or Ralph 0431 458 100. Ocean Grove Bellarine Training and Community Hub, 1 John Dory Dr, Ocean Grove, or email reception@btach.com.au.

First Tuesday 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.

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,

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

After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827.

Chord Club - meet to make music: every Wednesday, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

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

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

U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday at 1.15pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as Fifty Shades of Red or on a lesser-known Australian artist 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

Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson's Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.

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

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.

First Thursday of every month

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

Ocean Grove Craft and Chat Circle, Thursdays (during school term), 9.30am to 11.30am, $2, The Uniting Church Hall , Eggleston St. Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch social craft eve 7.30pm, Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889456.

Fridays Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of each month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards. Visitors welcome. Inquiries to 5258 3435 or 5278 9796.

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

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.

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What not try one of the new gourmet pizzas on offer. The gourmet vegetarian is a vegie lover's delight, while the brand new shepherd's pie is to die for.

One of the most-popular specials is the 'two large pizzas' deal where you can order two scrumptious pizzas for $34.

Of course the team doesn't just specialise in pizza. There's an extensive range of pastas

to choose from, as well as rissotto, breads and dips, desserts and salads.

With two great locations, on The Terrace and at Marketplace, Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta should be your next choice for a quality family meal.

The shop at 80 The Terrace is open daily from 5pm to 11pm for dine-in, take-away and delivery. Phone 5255 5555.

At Marketplace, you can order take-away or delivery on 5255 3040. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

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Summer keeps rolling on It continues through March: 3 March - Abe Anderson; 10 March - Kieran.T; Monday 11 March (Labour Day) - Blue Wax; 17 March Salted Fish; 24 March - Kieran.T; 31 March Lucas Phelps Music.

Of course The Shed and The Deck are also open.

The Shed, with its floor to ceiling glass walls, ensures guests are inundated with panoramic views of the vineyard and spectacular vistas across the bay. The Shed is open for lunch from Thursday to Monday from noon, weekend breakfast and now open for dinner on Saturday evenings from 6pm.

The Deck is a favourite with its picturesque views of the vineyard and across the bay. It's the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine and share a French inspired plate with friends.

For a more-formal dining experience, The Shed at Terindah Estate is the place to be.

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Relax on the lawn or nestle into comfortable lounges on The Deck to soak up the summer sun. Sit back with a glass of estate-made wine and shared plates while enjoying live music performed by some of Geelong's favourite local artists.

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Timeless quality In today's busy world, we need to take some time out for ourselves.

The team at Timeless Skin are dedicated to providing the highest quality in relaxation and beauty services.

"Our energy is channelled into making sure every client leaves our salon feeling gorgeous, and feeling like they've just been completely pampered," director/manager of Timeless Skin Vicki McGinty said.

"We strictly use reputable and trusted products, and work with our clients to achieve optimum results."

In addition to its many skin care, beauty, and relaxation services, Timeless Skin now proudly offers laser hair removal performed by a fully qualified dermal therapist, as well as affordable anti-wrinkle/cosmetic injections and dermal filler procedures performed by a fully qualified medical doctor.

"With an extensive range of treatments to choose from, we're sure you'll be delighted with us," Vicki said.

"We invite you to step in to our salon, relax, and let time stand still while we cater to your needs."

Timeless Skin is located at Marketplace Shopping Centre, Ocean Grove.

Book your appointment today on 5255 3007. See timelessskin.com.au for more infor-

mation.In today's busy world, we need to take some time out for ourselves.

The team at Timeless Skin are dedicated to providing the highest quality in relaxation and beauty services.

"Our energy is channelled into making sure every client leaves our salon feeling gorgeous, and feeling like they've just been completely pampered," director/manager of Timeless Skin Vicki McGinty said.

"We strictly use reputable and trusted products, and work with our clients to achieve optimum results."

In addition to its many skin care, beauty, and relaxation services, Timeless Skin now proudly offers laser hair removal performed by a fully qualified dermal therapist, as well as affordable anti-wrinkle/cosmetic injections and dermal filler procedures performed by a fully qualified medical doctor.

"With an extensive range of treatments to choose from, we're sure you'll be delighted with us," Vicki said.

"We invite you to step in to our salon, relax, and let time stand still while we cater to your needs."

Timeless Skin is located at Marketplace Shopping Centre, Ocean Grove.

Book your appointment today on 5255 3007.

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Timeless Skin's Vicky McGinty ensures only the best quality in her team's work.

Step back into life Step into Life helps start simple and healthy lifestyle commitments, to better manage weight, regain confidence and energise life.

The Step into Life three pillars of support, nutrition and exercise, provide the foundation to a complete eight-week program.

"While other DIY programs typically result in a 40% drop off-rate, our personal approach provides you with the support and care you need to keep inspired and motivated to make small changes along the way," Penny Tomkinson from Step into Life said.

The 'New You' program boasts a number of features including before and after body composition scans, tailored eight-week exercise plan, an individual eight-week certified nutrition program, weekly wellbeing challenges and a closed motivational Facebook group.

"Back yourself with our certified nutrition partner to receive daily meal plans to help you make better food choices and keep your portions in check," Penny said.

"Enjoy the comforts of a private Facebook group to get handy tips and hints in making life-long changes that will make you feel great from day one!"

To find out more about this program, contact Penny on 0403 896 104 or register at www.stepintolife.com.au/newyou.

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Renewing old friendships I am about to leave for my yearly sojourn to Bermagui, which is on the coast of southern New South Wales, and I'm looking forward to building on my friendships with the resident white-bellied sea eagles and eastern whipbirds.

Speaking of whipbirds, I noticed on Birdline Victoria that a whipbird was heard, but not seen, along Merri Creek in East Brunswick, which is very unusual. The only eastern whipbird I've heard this year was at Wilson's Promontory, so I can't wait to hear the distinctive sound again in Bermi.

I had a lovely encounter with a female peregrine falcon on my way home from night shift one morning. I knew that it was a female bird because the female peregrine is noticeably larger than the male, and this one was a very impressive size, and a very beautiful creature.

Peregrine falcons have a black hood, black upperparts with a white chin and throat. The chest plumage is finely barred from the breast to the tail. The eye-ring is yellow, and the heavy bill also yellow, tipped black.

Peregrine falcons (especially the smaller males) are often mistaken for the Australian hobby, however the hobby lacks the full black head hood. The peregrine let me walk towards it slowly, and I was able to get quite close and have a bit of a chat before it flew off. It was a glorious start to the morning.

While looking at the peregrine, I spotted European or common greenfinch, which I think

Sharp-tailed sandpiper at Swan Bay Pier.

Latham's snipe at Blue Waters Lake. was going to be the peregrine's breakfast. The European greenfinch is a primarily grey bird with olive-yellow underparts and face, and a bright yellow leading edge on its wing primaries. It has a thick, cone shaped, pale coloured bill. This pretty bird species was introduced to Australia from Europe in the 1860s along with the European goldfinch.

I participated in the Latham's snipe count in January. I like looking for snipe around Blue Waters Lake in Ocean Grove, as there's always a few to see, plus many other species of birds. I noticed an Australasian grebe sitting on a nest quite close to the lake edge, so please keep dogs on their leads when walking around the lake.

When looking for snipe I noticed a duck that was facing away from me (so I was looking at its backside) with bright orange legs, and had forgotten that Australasian shovelers have very orange webbed feet and legs.

Australasian shoveler at Blue Waters Lake.

Spoonbills resting in a tree at Bellarine.

I stared for ages at the bird until I saw its beak, and then I computed what the bird was as the beaks of the shovelers are distinctive, large and square shaped (they are also known as a spoonbill duck). Then I noticed a female shoveler with the male.

The male in breeding plumage has a greyblue head with a white crescent between the yellow eye and the bill. The back and rump are black, and the shoulder and wings coverts are blue. The male shoveler is a very striking looking bird. Females are chestnut coloured with much duller plumage.

After chatting to the shoveler for a while I went back to my original purpose, which was to look for Latham's snipe and sure enough I spotted only one bird that was hiding in the grass.

Latham's snipe breed in Japan and on the east Asian mainland and are a nonbreeding migrant to the south east of Australia including Tasmania.

It is a tribute to Ocean Grove residents keeping their dogs on leads and under control that a snipe can be seen in such a busy place as Blue Waters Lake, in the middle of summer, so thanks to all.

I've been keeping my eye on a spoonbill tree somewhere in the Bellarine, where there have been several nests. On my way home from night shift there are often 20 to 30 royal spoonbills perched on the top of the tree which is a magnificent sight.

They must disperse to feed because in the middle of the day there are only a handful of birds around, with the odd yellow-billed spoonbill around. A tree full of spoonbills is prettier than a tree full of flowers for sure.

I was passing Swan Bay jetty one day and had to go down to see what was around. Even though it's busy this time of year with many fishing boats being launched from the boat ramp, there were still some sharp-tailed sandpipers in the shallows, and it's amazing to see how well they blend in and camouflage with the sea grasses on the shoreline.

I also spotted a around eight Caspian terns, including three young birds, which was great to see.

On a brighter note there is least one hoodie chick near 4W, and a nest near Point Lonsdale SLSC. There are also three chicks at Turtle Rock.

The chick that fledged at Fairhaven recently was spotted at Collendina during the week.

Sandy Goddard took some amazing photos (and sad pics) of a nankeen kestrel taking a freshly hatched hooded plover chick on 13th Beach just west of the Bluff, which more or less solves the mystery of all this pair's chicks disappearing over the years.

Some hooded plover volunteers witnessed a black labarador kill a hooded plover chick at Point Roadnight last week. The dog was off lead despite the signs and the owner and dog just walked off into the sunset. Life's tough for these little hoodies for sure.

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BARWON COAST UPDATE Thank you from the Hoodies A big success on the beach this summer is the fledging of a threatened Hooded Plover Chick on Ocean Grove Beach! We want to say a huge thankyou to the volunteers who kept watch over this bird and to the community who took the time to walk on alternate paths to give the chick the chance to feed at the water’s edge and grow. So, on behalf of the Hoodies – thanks! The Hooded Plover breeding season continues with 2 more eggs ready to hatch to the same parents at Beach access 17W and also at 40-42W on 13th Beach. Please note signage and avoid these areas of the beach.

Taking flight: The Hooded Plover chick on Ocean Grove Beach two weeks before fledging

Barwon Coast staff have been noting that a large number of penguins and shearwaters are arriving on our local shores. These birds are exhausted and sometimes unwell. It is important to leave them alone so they can rest and recover. Please keep your dogs well away and call the AGL Marine Response Unit on 0447 158 676 to report unwell birds.

10 years of the Disabled Surfers Association at Ocean Grove Main Beach This year is the 10th anniversary of one of the best events to happen on the Barwon Coast. The Disabled Surfers Association (DSA) is an organisation that has a goal to provide an inclusive experience for all people with any disability to experience the rush of riding a wave. The DSA will be holding surfing events on Feb 3rd and March 3rd and are looking for volunteers to help and participants. Contact DSA Ocean 22 VOICE

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Waves plan to hit the season running Bellarine Storm's Jack Davies in action.

By Justin Flynn Fresh from dual premiership titles last season, Surfside Waves Soccer Club is planning another all-out assault on the new season.

The Waves won the Men's Division One and Women's Division Two titles last season, but new club president Mike Sutton said the club is determined to push ahead and get better.

With more than 320 playing members, Surfside has an enviable junior program.

"From our point of view we want to see if we can lift the minimum standards to improve in every area," he said.

The Waves are currently searching for an Under 12 Girls and an Under 14 Girls coach and a club secretary.

The club plans to fill two seniors men's teams, seven junior boys sides, a senior women's and three junior girls teams this season as well as the Under 7s to Under 11s Miniroos.

Mr Sutton said the club was keen to have the two vacant coaching roles filled as soon as possible.

"We want to be in front of the game in that regard and not finalise it a day or two before the season starts," he said.

The club will hold an open day at Shell Road on Sunday 24 February from 2pm to 4pm with

Jack aiming high for Storm

New Surfside Waves president Mike Sutton is looking forward to the season ahead. 189542 a 30-minute friendly match between the seniors and juniors, a barbecue and player registration.

"We're conscious to make it short and sharp," Mr Sutton said of the two-hour open day.

"We want families and kids to come along.

"We have a winning culture, although we

are not all about winning, we want people to enjoy themselves as well."

Player registrations are open online at surfsidewaves.org.

"The season will upon us before we know it," Mr Sutton said.

"We think it's going to be a great season.

"Typically we've grown 20% each season."

Bellarine Storm's Jack Davies represented Victoria Country Under 14 boys at the 2019 Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup over the past week at Albury.

The best juniors from Victoria, NSW, Tasmania, New Zealand and South Australia battled it out in 40-plus degree heat all week.

Jack has trained hard for 12 months with both Bellarine Storm and the Geelong SuperCats Academy to earn his selection.

His team, the Goldminers, made it to the semi-finals and only missed a bronze medal when the game went into overtime against Tasmania.

The Under 14 boys division was eventually won by the other Victorian team, the Bushrangers.

The tournament was a huge success for Victorian Basketball with five of the six gold medals going to Victorian teams.

Huge carnival at Bancoora for Ocean Grove Nippers

By Mark Heenan A few thousand people packed the normally quiet surrounds of Bancoora Beach for the Life Saving Victoria Junior Youth carnival.

Almost 1450 competitors, including 100 OGSLSC Nippers, from across Victoria competed in the fourth summer junior event after the popular Cosy Corner carnival in Torquay was cancelled due to extreme heat on 4 January.

Loads flocked to Bancoora located between Barwon Heads and Torquay including officials, parents and families with a shuttle bus running from Connewarre Reserve to transport patrons.

The Life Saving Victoria carnival, jointly hosted by Bancoora SLSC and Jan Juc SLSC, was a state qualifier for next month's 2019 Victorian Junior Lifesaving Championships in Lorne.

Qualifying events included the Under 11s Iron, the Under 12s Iron and Board Rescue and the Under 13s Iron and Board Rescue.

Numerous Ocean Grove Nippers performed well in the bigger surf and warm conditions at Bancoora.

Up to 30 junior local participants took in part in an iron training session at Bancoora on Tuesday 15 January to acclimatise to the conditions prior to event.

"Our kids were pretty keen to get down and compete in the surf at Bancoora," Ocean Grove SLSC Junior Activities Manager Darren Ball said.

"The kids were great and had smiles on the day.

"It was good to get kids confident about the conditions. Bancoora is a shorebreak that can have some dumpy waves."

Locals Kayla Forward and Maya Perez-Pages worked hard in their Iron events and both qualified, while Jerry Kelly and Hugo Walsh qualified after they sprinted up the beach to finish second and third in Iron.

In the Under 12s, six Ocean Grove teams qualified for states in the Board Rescue, while seven local boys qualified in the Iron.

Youngsters Luke Bird and Will Deverall both crossed the line in equal first place in the final of the Under 12s Iron.

Four Ocean Grove Under 12 female teams in the Board Rescue qualified for states.

The Under 13s had 18 locals competing, a standout result was eight Ocean Grove SLSC boys finishing in the top 13 in the Surf Teams event. oceangrovevoice.com.au

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Ocean Grove Under 11 Nipper Kayla Forward competes in the Iron. 189609

Charlie Carlson, Hugo Walsh (back), Jerry Kelly and Charlie Eales (front) celebrated their success at the Bancoora carnival. 189609

Ocean Grove Under 11 Nippers Arabella Gruar, Eliza Clancy and Maya Perez-Pages enjoy the Bancoora LSV carnival. 189609

There were 20 locals participating in the Under 8s, 13 Ocean Grove competitors took part in the Under 9s and 18 locals competed in the Under 10s category.

The surf carnival at Bancoora was also a youth carnival for the Under 14 and Under 15 age groups.

OCEAN Grove SLSC junior competitors will

compete at two junior carnivals at Mordialloc on 3 February and Apollo Bay on 10 February prior to the two-day state championships on 23 and 24 February at Lorne.

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Mixed bag in bowls Midweekers find form: The return to the greens for round 13 and the first match in 2019 has provided Ocean Grove Tuesday Pennant teams a mixed bag of results.

Division One-1 hosted fifth placed Geelong RSL who still had their hopes set on a top four finish. With only one blemish to their record so far this season the Grover’s proved too consistent across the board as they recorded a clean sweep of rink wins and a twenty two shot margin. Elaine Price, Jeff Howarth, Rod Brehaut and Faye Richardson were the Grover’s best winners with a 28-12 win.

The defending Midweek Pennant Division One champions will now look ahead to a round fourteen blockbuster when they head to take on third placed Queenscliff.

Marg Carroll skipped her side to a 20-20 draw whilst Val Cook 24-23 ensured second placed Torquay did not get it all their own way on the Torquay surface in Division One. The end result a Torquay win however the Division One-2 side returned to the clubrooms satisfied they had made their opposition earn their win.

Battle lines are drawn as the fight for top spot is on in Division Three. A disappointing loss at home against ninth placed Leopold last week dropped the Ocean Grove side to second now eleven points behind Anglesea. A positive response this week is important to retain the buffer between third placed Bell Post Hill who currently sit thirteen points behind the second placed Grover’s Despite suffering a loss in round thirteen the Division Four team still find themselves in third place and this week face off with eighth placed Geelong. The Grover’s welcome back skipper Liz Braley ahead of the clash which should steady the side as they aim to lock in a top four finish in coming weeks.

Consistent team effort sees the Division five side on top of the table after thirteen rounds.

With all three skippers sitting fourth, fifth and seventh on the Skippers table that displays the evenness throughout the rinks. Kerri Simpson along with Kevin Parker, Heather Allan and Peter Eberle were the ones that stepped up their game to lead the side to the overall win. Simpson recorded the match winning 31-18 rink result.

Consistency will be the key as they take on second placed Torquay this week.

Second spot and hopeful of a double chance finish to the season is the same scenario in both Division Six and Division Seven. Coming off wins last week the sixers dominated against Portarlington with wins to Heather Quilty 2714 and Lorraine Oliver 32-12. Our Seven-7’s just as impressive with their overall score line of 53-35 whilst the Seven-8’s have this week off after receiving a walk over from Drysdale.

Club Championships: Just because there was no pennant scheduled over the Australia Day weekend did not mean there was a shortage of action on the greens at OG. Semi-finals of the Ladies Club Championship Pairs were played in conjunction with the Quarter finals of the Men’s Club Championship singles.

Jane McMenaman and Nicole Shortis displayed their class as they proved too good taking the title against Betty Wilding and Lorraine Oliver.

The final four of the men’s championship event took to the greens for the afternoon

Youngsters make a splash at the Queenscliff180 Family Swim Junior 600m event. (Mark Heenan Media) 189661

Juniors make waves at 180

By Mark Heenan

Cheyne Verrier in action in his Premier Division debut for Ocean Grove against Sebastopol. 189549 Photo by: Mark Heenan Media

David Rudge made his Premier Division debut for Ocean Grove against Sebastopol in Round 13.

Club Grove's Terry Tinker in action on C Green in Division 10 against Point Lonsdale. 189549

semi-final and looking across the green any of the four players capable to take the prestigious title this year. Leigh Mcilvenny went head to head with Will Collihole whilst Matt Flapper battled it out with Michael Allen.

Collihole and Mcilvenny provided a contest worthy of a final which saw the margin never greater than four shots throughout the match.

Collihole played a bomb to make a four whilst 20-22 down and then Mcilvenny on the very next end had the chance to make a three with his final bowl but narrowly missed.

Collihole took the final end when scores

were locked at 24-24 to earn his spot in the decider.

Matt Flapper controlled the game against Michael Allen to set up the showdown which will be played at 4pm Friday 1st February.

In conjunction with the Championship events 2-4-2 Australia Day Open Pairs were played with 26 competing teams with Dawn Cooknell and Brian Smith recording the best card of the day.

Brekky Bowls was played on Monday’s public holiday. Brekky Bowls is used as our clubs fundraiser for Cottage by the Sea.

Joey Perkovic

Kurt Cole

Players arrive Ocean Grove Football Club has unveiled three of its newest recruits as the Grubbers embark on their pre-season preparations for 2019.

New Grubbers Joey Perkovic, Lachie Meadows and Kurt Cole have joined Ocean Grove for the new season.

Perkovic, a midfielder, is from Shepparton East, Meadows is a half-back and joins the club from Olinda Ferny Creek in Melbourne’s east, while midfielder Kurt Cole arrives after playing stints with Burleigh Heads and Broadbeach in the Queensland Australian Football League.

Ocean Grove opens its season with a home match under lights at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval at Shell Road on 6 April.

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Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club junior competitors produced outstanding performances at the second annual Queenscliff180 Family Swim on Sunday 20 January.

Local Grove Nipper Alex Williams won the 10-12 age group in the 600m Junior Swim and finished second overall in a time of 6 minutes and 43 seconds.

The 600m Junior Swim was won by Cooper Edwards (06:08), who took out the 13-15 age group.

Alex who recently joined the Ocean Grove SLSC this season, is a keen swimmer after he competed in the prized Pier to Pub in Lorne this month.

He notched up a top place finish and placing at a recent bay swim in Williamstown.

Caden Walsh, a fellow OGSLSC Nipper, stormed home and was the second male to cross finish line in the 10-12 age group in 07:21 and came ninth overall.

The Queenscliff180 Family Swim was Caden’s first attempt at a stand-alone ocean swim.

He said the course held at the Queenscliff Pier was enjoyable with an eye to return next summer.

“I will probably do the Pier to Pub (in future years) and I will be probably doing this again in Queenscliff,” said Caden, a former Ocean Grove Primary School student.

Last year’s inaugural Queenscliff180 Family Swim 600m Junior 10-12 age group female winner, Kate O’Brien, an OGSLSC Nipper, finished 10th in her age group and came 20th overall.

Oliver Williams, brother of Alex, finished in fourth place in the male 10-12 age group in 09:14.

Queenscliff180 Family Swim Director Liam Petrie-Albutt said the 600m Junior Swim was a main feature of the day.

“We had a lot of kids in the swim and that was probably my favourite part of the day,” Petrie-Albutt said.

Up to 450 competitors took part across both Queenscliff180 Family Swim 600m Junior 1km Swim events, which is formerly known as the Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge.

THE 1km Swim saw Jackson Lazzar win in an impressive time of 08:30, while Kelly Stubbins (09:05) won the female 1km event.

Ocean Grove SLSC surf patrol lifesaver Hayden Burch (09:48) came third in the 18-29 category.

Other notable Ocean Grove based competitors included Mark Stone who came second overall in the 50-59 age group in 09:24 and came ninth overall, while Ocean Grove SLSC junior James Leahy came fifth in the 12-17 age group in the 1km Swim. oceangrovevoice.com.au

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Star bat powers Grubbers

By Mark Heenan Grubber gun batting sensation Michael Kenneady powered Ocean Grove A1 to a six-wicket victory over arch rivals Collendina in their Round 11 one-day clash on Australia Day. A1 leaders Ocean Grove (54 points) defeated Collendina with four overs to spare to finish at 4/138 and has a nine-point gap on Anglesea and Barwon Heads, in second and third, both on 45 points.

The Grubbers reduced the Cobras to 7/135 from 40 overs after they won the toss and batted first.

Kenneady, who guided the Grubbers home with 65 not out at Collendina, is in a rich vein of form with scores of 53 not out, 30, 100, 133 not out from his past four knocks.

Kenneady, 34, has had a fruitful 2018/19 campaign with 455 runs at 75.83 and was unavailable for the first two rounds, is the BPCA’s third leading run-scorer in A1 this season.

“He (Kenneady) is going well for us – I am happy for him to keep on going the way he is,” said Anton Scholtz, Ocean Grove Cricket Club A1 fill in captain and club assistant coach.

“He goes about his own business, probably one of the good things when you are batting really well, he is pretty busy with (his outside) business, so that takes his mind off his game.

“It is an outlet for him and he comes and do what he has to do.”

Kenneady shared in a third-wicket 59-run partnership with Grubber youngster Fletcher Long, who contributed a fine 35.

The Collendina bowling quartet of Dwaine Lancaster (1/13), Nathan Walter (1/24), Craig Goodger (1/30) and Jacob Gasior (1/9) each took one wicket apiece.

Earlier Cobra youngster Max Sutton’s unbeaten knock of 51 was a lone highlight for home side.

Scholtz credited Sutton’s efforts with the bat though he said it wasn’t a captivating performance by the Grubbers with the ball.

Ocean Grove bowler Lindon Giuffrida was the leading wicket-taker with 3/21 from seven overs.

“We bowled okay, we got a couple of early wickets, I was hoping we would restrict them to under 100,” he said.

“Max (Sutton) – look he batted okay at the end and got a few away, we dropped him on probably 9 or 10 and he was struggling, we are really good with run outs but I thought we weren’t on top of our game with our bowling even though we did restrict them to 130-odd - I thought we could have done a little bit better.”

On the flipside, Collendina languishes in seventh spot with 15 points with a 2-7 record after a sixth consecutive loss.

The Cobras are desperate for an A1 victory and will play Ocean Grove this Saturday in a two-day game at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval at Shell Road.

IN other cricket, a gallant Collendina A1 lost to Portarlington by one wicket at Portarlington in their one-day clash on 19 January.

Matt Caulfield is congratulated by his teammates after dismissing Lewy Hyland and Sam Schaller in the same over. 189571

Sam Jubber played his first match in A1 this season against Barwon Heads. 189571

Shaun Fankhauser retrieves the ball from the outfield. 189571 MEANTIME Ocean Grove A1 defeated Barwon Heads by eight wickets in their Round 10 oneday game.

IN A2, Wallington’s first XI defeated an Ocean Grove second XI in a nail-biting one-day game at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval at Shell Road by one wicket.

Batting first the Grubbers could only manage 8/126 from its 40 overs, in reply Wallington finished at 9/127 from 36 overs.

Ocean Grove speedster Dan Roddis who re-

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turned from knee surgery, has taken six wickets from his last two matches finished with 3/15 from eight overs against the Wallabies.

Grubber team-mate Bailey Le Maistre took 3/19 from eight overs.

WALLINGTON also defeated Ocean Grove by four wickets in their C2 one-day game at Wallington.

Batting first the Grubbers were all out for a paltry 67 from 34 overs.

Wallington’s Raghav Mehra was the pick of the bowlers with 4/14 from eight overs.

Lindon Giuffrida bowls to Lewy Hyland with Huon Bertino watching behind the stumps.

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In reply the Wallabies finished at 6/70 and won with 14 overs to spare.

OCEAN Grove defeated Portarlington in their D Grade one-day clash by 33 runs at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve.

Grubber William Finn led the way with an unbeaten 66 in the home side’s total of 8/133 from 40 overs.

In reply, Portarlington were all out for 100 from 37 overs with Ocean Grove bowler Trent Lowe finishing with 3/24 from eight overs.

D-grade batsmen stand up for Cobras after three losses

By Mark Heenan COLLENDINA B1 suffered an 80-run loss to Portarlington in their one-day clash at Portarlington on Saturday.

The Demons won the toss and batted first in fine conditions and laid the foundation to build a competitive total of 6/220 from 40 overs.

Portarlington opening batsmen Michael Malley (70) and Ashley Gillett (73) shared in a 131-run first wicket partnership.

Cobra Dave Treharne was his side’s most successful bowler with 3/39 from eight overs.

In reply Collendina were all out for 140 from 39.2 overs.

Cobra opener Chris Thompson top scored with 35, while Portarlington bowler Travis Lang stood out with 4/21 from eight overs.

PORTARLINGTON defeated Collendina by seven wickets in their C2 one-day game at Portarlington’s No.2 oval on Saturday.

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Julian Wilson in action for Collendina. 189584

Matt Gibbon top scored with 29. 189584

40 overs, in reply the Demons finished at 3/141.

COLLENDINA also lost its one-day clash against Jan Juc by 68 runs on Saturday 19 January.

The Ocean Grove Voice was on hand to take action images from the Cobras game against the Sharks.

Jan Juc batted first to compile 6/182 from 40

overs, while in reply Collendina were bundled out for 114 from 36.1 overs.

COLLENDINA D Grade defeated Barwon Heads by six wickets in their one-day game at Barwon Heads on Saturday 26 January.

The Seagulls won the toss and batted first to finish at 8/170 from 40 overs.

Opening batsman Jake Gittins attempts a pull shot in his innings of 16 against Jan Juc in C2. (pictures Mark Heenan Media) 189584 In reply Collendina won with seven overs to spare and ended the day at 4/189 from 33 overs.

Cobra pair John Mills (70) and Chris Pitfield (62 not out) put the finishing touches on victory and shared in a 99-run third-wicket partnership.

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Male competitors commence their start in the Ocean Grove SLSC Ocean Open Water Swim Festival 2.5km Enduro Swim.

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Swim king blitzes festival

By Mark Heenan Swim king Sam Sheppard was crowned Enduro Swim champion as 500 plus competitors turned out for the third Ocean Grove SLSC Ocean Open Water Swim Festival on Sunday.

Sheppard, 28, blitzed his competitors in the 2.5 kilometre event and continued a rampant summer after wins at the More Point Danger2.5km in Torquay, 2.5km Point Leo Swim Classic and the Anglesea SLSC Rock2Ramp.

The seven-time Lorne Pier to Pub winner won at Ocean Grove in warm conditions in 28:19 to finish ahead of second-placed Tim Boness (29:29) and Nigel Fanning (29:36), who came third.

Sheppard, an Australia Swims ambassador, said fine weather made it a pleasurable swim which was a fundraiser for the Ocean Grove SLSC. The 27 January event is part of the Great Victorian Swim Series.

“It was a lovely course, great water temperature, great reason to swim in bathers,” said Sheppard, who claimed the inaugural OGSLSC Ocean Open Water Swim Festival 2.5km event in 2017.

“It is just good supporting the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club.”

Clare Milligan was the first female home in 31:28 and came eight overall.

Darius Schultz, a finalist at the Queenscliff180 Family Swim on 20 January, won the 1.2km Classic Swim in 15:32 to finish ahead of second-placed Jayden Foad in 15:57.

Hallam (10:31) came second and third.

Ocean Grove SLSC Nipper William Deverall (10:43) was the first junior male home in the 400m event and came fourth overall, while locals Charlie Confoy and Hugo Walsh came second and third in junior boys category.

Hamish Cole won the 400m Open category in 11:06.

Sam Sheppard interviewed after his swim festival victory.

Female competitors contest the 1.2km open and 30-39 age group categories.

Teenager Caitlin Huell (16:17) was the leading female in the 1.2km Classic Swim and won the Under 18 category.

Ocean Grove SLSC competitor James Paterson (16:22) shined to win the Under 18 category

and came fourth overall in the 1.2km event.

IN the 400m Junior/Novice Swim, Mietta Morgan won in 09:41, while Ocean Grove SLSC junior pair Helen Topolcsanyi (10:23) and Lily

OCEAN Grove SLSC president David Pavia praised 100 plus club volunteers which helped with surf patrol and water safety with club members competing at the Manly Life Saving Club and Freshwater SLSC Open Surf Carnival in Sydney on the same weekend.

“We only sort of have half the club here because so many people (are) competing in New South Wales – it was great with the (volunteer) turnout,” Pavia told the Voice.

“We had over 500 swimmers – they said it is a really nice course and good conditions and the water was warm.”

It was OGSLSC’s last major fundraiser before the new clubhouse building is expected to be finished in April/May of this year.

Meanwhile, Ocean Grove SLSC was represented at the 2019 Surf Life Saving Australia Interstate Championships at Newport Beach in New South Wales on 24 January.

Local competitors included Campbell Bohan, Kimberley Gilling and Lexie McNaughton competed for Victoria, while Ocean Grove SLSC head coach Sonia Kinsey was the Victorian team manager.

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