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Pink ladies ready to play Ray Menzies Oval at Shell Road will be awash with all things pink on Saturday, February 8.

Ocean Grove Cricket Club is staging its annual Pink Ladies Day, which has been highly successful in the past.

An afternoon of friends, sisters and mothers with a dash of pink is being promised.

Proceeds will go to the McGrath Foundation, which funds breast-care nurses who support individuals and their families experiencing breast cancer.

The day kicks off at 2pm and runs through until 5pm, with the Ocean Grove vs Anglesea A1 Grade clash being played at the same time. It’s a battle of last season’s grand inalists. Players will wear pink caps to support the day.

Tickets are $25 and includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival.

There will be grazing tables, rafles and entertainment provided by Ocean Grove’s very own Sam Hanson.

Pink Ladies Day is at Shell Road Pavilion on 8 February and tickets are available at LamiSaru Boutique or at the cricket club.

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Fire fears hosed down Fears of a ire catastrophe at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve have been hosed down by Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve group.

Around 250 locals crammed into Shell Road Pavilion last week to be presented with a series of presentations by land managers and ire professionals about the risk of ire in the much-loved nature reserve.

Some locals voiced their concerns of a potential ire hazard at the reserve while others said the situation is well managed.

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- Guy Dutson president Fiona Topolcsanyi said the group welcomed the “extra fuel reduction work planned to be carried out at the reserve by the DELWP Forest Fire Management team in the near future”. “he Friends have strongly supported and helped to fund Parks Victoria in the use of mechanical cutting and mulching of undergrowth at the reserve since 2007 to

reduce the ire risk to acceptably low levels,” Ms Topolcsanyi said. “his process has also helped to retain much of the open grassy woodland habitat rather than allowing encroachment of thicker scrub growth of wattles and sheoaks.”

However Senator Sarah Henderson said the “lack of adequate management” at the reserve posed a “considerable bushire risk”. “here have been only three hazard reduction burns in 13 years,” she said.

“While a community meeting involving the CFA, Parks Victoria, Forest Fire Management Victoria and the City of Greater Geelong committed to a mulching program, tougher

action is required.”

However local resident Guy Dutson said he felt safe, despite living alongside the reserve.

“I bought a block immediately backing onto the nature reserve and investigated the ire risk and fuel reduction activities,” he told the Voice.

“I am conident that the risk is well managed, and our family lives here without concern, appreciating the wonderful trees and natural environment.” Mr Dutson said the key message from the presentation was that the risk is “well managed with annual fuel reduction activities and regular CFA drills”. “he risk of ire from the nature reserve is perhaps less than the risk from grass ires in adjacent paddocks,” he said.

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Ken McAllister’s career as a volunteer ireighter extends 65 years and although it has slowed down somewhat, he is far from inished.

Mr McAllister was honoured on Australia Day by receiving an Oicer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for his countless hours of volunteer work with Wallington Fire Brigade. he 86-years-young Mr McAllister said he was “a bit surprised” at the honour.

“I know I’ve done a lot, but so have others too,” he told the Voice.

“I consider myself lucky to be around.

“It’s like anything, whatever you put in you seem to get more in return.

“To see what we have at Wallington now, I’m very proud. It’s quite a strong brigade now.”

Mr McAllister’s family has farmed the land at Wallington for a century.

“Back in the early days it was in a farmer’s interest to be a member of the local ire brigade,” he said.

“It’s amazing how we put them (ires) out with what we had.”

Mr McAllister was Wallington Fire Brigade captain from 1965 to 1976 and from 1982 to 1986. He was made a CFA life member in 1996 and a Bellarine Group of Brigades life member in 1992, and his complete list of accolades is lengthy and impressive.

Mr McAllister is still busy with the brigade in an organisational capacity.

He says the current ires in Victoria were not as bad as Ash Wednesday or Black Saturday, but the NSW ires have been particularly devastating because of their sheer size.

“I have to say I don’t think we have had as many ires started by lightning in the one season,” he said. Mr McAllister keeps busy

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“With me, if there was a ire, I was gone, it didn’t matter where it was.” His wife Lorraine is also a Wallington brigade life member.

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Library hours under review

By Justin Flynn When Chloe Nevistic’s family was faced with the news they had to vacate their Ocean Grove home to make way for a retirement village, she thought about having a small get together as a “last hurrah”.

But then 16-year-old heard about the bushires raging across the country and an idea sprang to mind.

With the help of her boyfriend Colby, they organised Festival 56 and the end result was a wonderful triumph and testimony that teenagers are capable of great things.

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- Chloe Nevistic he ‘festival’ was held at the family’s property and featured eight bands with all proceeds of food, drink and donations going to bushire relief.

Chloe paid for the event with her own savings from her job at he Olive Pit. “We were going to have a little get together but all of our friends – we love music and play in bands,” she said.

“We surround ourselves with music all the time. here’s always gigs going on.

“We heard about the bushires and when we were starting to organise it, we thought it would be a good cause.” he alcohol-free event cost Chloe more than $500. “I’m really thankful to everyone who has helped,” she said.

“It’s really lovely. I wouldn’t be here without him (Colby). He has basically done most of it and has been so lovely and helpful. All of my

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friends have been so wonderful.

“It’s a hassle, but it’s deinitely worth it.

“Seeing everyone come together and see teenagers play on the stage it’s just amazing.”

he gathering was named ater the No 56 bus, which stops directly out the front of the property, which will soon be demolished to make way for a brand new retirement village.

Libraries across the Bellarine Peninsula will have their opening hours reviewed pending public feedback. he Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) is proposing changes to the opening hours at some of its libraries and is inviting the community to have their say from until February 29.

Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and Drysdale libraries are earmarked for change. he proposed changes for Ocean Grove Library relect the way the community is currently using the library, GRLC said.

“We propose moving its opening time forward to 9am, which is appropriate for its retail, health and community precinct location, allows for visits ater school drop-of and align with standardised opening and closing times across the library network,” GRLC said.

“We propose two earlier closing times (6pm on Tuesdays and noon on Saturday aternoons) due to very low amount of visits by community members at these times.”

Barwon Heads Library opening hours are recommended to increase by two hours per week. GRLC said the proposal is supported by recent increases in visits, loans, program attendance and was requested by Friends of Barwon Heads Library Inc. A 6pm closing time on Tuesdays and Wednesdays would enable working people to access the library outside business hours.

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Campaign protects sand dunes Dangerous and destructive activity in the sand dunes across the Barwon coastline reduced dramatically last year, according to Barwon Coast. he number of reported grass and scrub ires in Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove was down by 33 per cent from 2018, according to the CFA’s Fire Incident Reporting System.

Bellarine Police data further reinforces the positive outcome, with only two parties occurring in the sand dunes, well down on previous years.

In 2018, Barwon Coast launched the ‘How

Deep Are Your Pockets?’ campaign. he campaign aims to educate the community on the ines they may be hit with if they cause damage to sand dunes across the Barwon coastline.

Barwon Coast community liaison and education manager Maddie Glynn said the results were encouraging and are likely to be a direct result of the campaign. “he How Deep Are Your Pockets campaign aims to educate residents and visitors alike on the responsible use of our sand dunes,” Ms Glynn said.

“Inappropriate activities such as playing in the dunes, climbing the face of the dunes or simply allowing your dog to roam through the sand dunes not only leads to signiicant environmental damage, but pose risks to your own safety.”

Victoria Police Sergeant Shane Connolly said the cross-services collaboration between Barwon Coast, City of Greater Geelong, CFA, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Victoria Police on the campaign had proven extremely efective, combined with the ines system that was put in

place to deter poor behaviour.

“We are all committed to keeping our dunes safe and pristine – that is why you can be ined for a range of misdemeanours including lighting ires, littering, deliberately destroying vegetation and disturbing wildlife,” he said.

“We will not hesitate to issue a ine if we determine an illegal activity has occurred.”

CFA acting operations manager, Commander Ian Beswicke, said it was especially important for people visiting the region to be aware of their obligations in looking ater their local environment.

Teeing up to raise funds A sea of purple will wash over the Bellarine Peninsula as Maddie’s Day On he Purple returns to Cliton Springs Golf Club.

Established in 2018, Maddie’s Day On he Purple is a celebrity and amateur golf tournament held in support of Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision, to help raise money to fund medical research to ind a cure for Bone Marrow Failure.

Maddie’s Day On he Purple will see Melbourne’s sporting elite, led by Nick Riewoldt, converge on the stunning seaside golf course, ready to tee of from the temporary purple ‘greens’ in support of Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision; a foundation established by the Riewoldt family in June 2015, following the tragic passing of 26-year-old Maddie Riewoldt earlier that year ater a ive-year ight against a type of bone marrow failure called Alplastic Anaemia. he annual event has elicited great support

from the local Cliton Springs community in past years, with swelling crowds of spectators following the players around the picturesque bayside course and many volunteers from the community lending a helping hand. his year, Maddie’s Day On he Purple will welcome families and visitors alike to share in the spectacle with a family day held on the edge of the course, complete with an outdoor bar and lounge, food and cofee vans, a slurpee truck, a jumping castle, face painting, live entertainment, lawn games and much more. he 19th hole dinner and drinks presentation will follow the tournament. Last year $61,120 was raised towards Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision, with Cliton Springs Golf Club conident of topping the sum in 2020.

Maddie’s Day On he Purple will be held at Cliton Springs Golf Club on Sunday 2 February from 11.30am.

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Maddie’s Day On The Purple returns to Clifton Springs Golf Club. (Supplied)

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Strike impacts commuters Commuters on the Bellarine Peninsula faced delays in getting to Melbourne on February 5 with V/Line workers striking for the second time in two months.

No Geelong line trains ran and were replaced by buses as V/Line staf stopped work for better pay, union oicials announced. he 24-hour strikes were for “better conditions”, according to the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU). “his campaign is all about conditions,” the union’s Victorian secretary Luba Grigorovitch said. he industrial action follows workers striking last month for better conditions including a six per cent annual pay rise over three years.

“Negotiations with V/Line continue to go in circles, we’re not getting anywhere, we need a circuit breaker,” Ms Grigorovitch said.

“Our members take great pride in their work, getting people from A to B, but when government and the company team up to attack their ability to deliver that service they take it very personally.”

Employees moved to take action following a year-long industrial dispute with V/Line.

“We don’t take any action lightly and ultimately would prefer it be avoided, but RTBU members are fed up and the public deserves a way forward,” Ms Grigorovitc said.

She accused Public Transport Minister Melissa Horne of showing no interest in RTBU’s “long-standing campaign for additional funding for regional services”. “he government is expecting V/Line workers to do more with less, more services less

support, and our members just won’t stand for it,” she said. he coalition’s regional public transport spokesperson Steph Ryan also took aim at government.

“It’s time embattled Public Transport Minister Melissa Horne steps up and resolves this mess,” she said.

But a government spokesperson said the strike had unnecessarily impacted thousands of passengers relying on the “vital” services.

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“We urge both parties to get back to the negotiation table and come to a resolution quickly so that our passengers aren’t impacted particularly during this important events season.”

V/Line CEO James Pinder described the strike during the Australian Open inals and the previous action days before Christmas as “extremely disappointing and frustrating”.

“Our passengers don’t deserve to bear the brunt of this decision by the RTBU,” he said.

“We want to move forward with these discussions and urge the RTBU to do the same.”

Station assistants, whose tasks include customer service and attending platforms, receive $60,632 per year at the lowest pay grade plus allowances, according to V/Line’s latest enterprise agreement.

Ruby Duffy, Emma Colby and Maggie Duffy are hoping to raise $2000 for bushire relief. (Supplied)

Baking for ire fund Ocean Grove sisters Maggie and Ruby Dufy and their friend Emma Colby were saddened by the recent bushires and wanted to help. he girls were upset about the devastating efects the bushires are having on people and wildlife and decided to do something about it.

Maggie, 9, Ruby, 7, and Emma, 9, set up an online fundraising page, with all donations going to the Salvation Army.

So far it has raised $1629. hey then decided to hold a bake sale and lemonade stand in their neighbourhood. hey got to work baking delicious treats and

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making fresh lemonade for the event.

It was a huge success with all of the baked goods selling out within three hours.

“We felt awful that people and animals were losing their homes so we wanted to do something about it,” Maggie said. he girls’ sell-out event resulted in an additional $315 being raised, bringing the grand total to $1944. he girls would love to see their total surpass the $2000 mark, so if you are in a position to make a donation, visit: bit. ly/2NLk1tV. Justin Flynn

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It is always good to remember that we share our coast with wildlife. At this time of year, hungry and exhausted seals, penguins and shearwaters come ashore on the Barwon Coast to rest and recover. You can help by giving these animals the space they need. At times we may place a ropedoff area called a ‘temporary exclusion zone’ around these animals. Please steer clear and be especially mindful to keep dogs on-leash.

A key feature of the Barwon Coast landscape is its spectacular sand dunes. Sand dunes provide important habitat for wildlife and also perform a very important coastal protection function.

To do your part, we ask that you and your pets STAY OFF THE DUNES. To protect the dunes we run education programs, advertising campaigns, fence around them (we limit this as it hinders wildlife access) and place signage directing everyone to stay off.

However, these measures are often not enough, particularly when fences can be buried and signs washed away in high tides and storms, or where there are no fences. Please help by sharing the #stayoffthedunes message and ensure friends and family stay safe and are aware of the damage that accessing sand dunes can cause.

The Draft CMMP is open for public comment on www.engage.vic.gov.au until the 10th of February 2020.

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Barwon Heads house prices fall

By Justin Flynn Regional Victoria’s most expensive area, Barwon Heads, recorded falls in median house prices of one per cent for the year ending 2019 and 3.3 per cent last quarter, according to Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV). he seaside town’s median cracked the million-dollar mark last September but prices have since fallen back to $970,000, according to the latest REIV data.

Torquay medians fell almost one per cent to

$837,000 for the year, while Highton prices rose 1.5 per cent and Ocean Grove remained stable.

Ocean Grove had the second-highest turnover in regional Victoria for the December quarter with 52 sales and the fourth-highest for 2019 with 215.

Cliton Springs fell 0.5 per cent for a median price of $493,000 while Drysdale bucked the trend by rising 5.5 per cent to $611,000.

Portarlington jumped 1.6 per cent to $640,000, Queensclif rose 4.4 per cent to $955,000 and St Leonards recorded a 5.3 per

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cent increase to $595,000. he average median house price for Victoria reached a record of $422,500, according to REIV president Leah Calnan. “hese are outstanding igures; the Victorian real estate sector continues to soar and set new heights,”

Ms Calnan said. “With new high prices being set, Victorian real estate is undergoing a golden patch of form, which is great news for everyone.

“Buying in Victoria is a great investment; house and unit values are growing across the entire state.

“Victorian real estate record growth during the December quarter will put smiles on a lot of faces; anybody who invested here is getting a great return. “hese numbers will attract investment from across the globe.”

Device to save lives An incident on Ocean Grove beach has been the impetus for the installation of a publicly accessible AED (automated external deibrillator) at the Surf Beach Complex.

On December 13, father of three, Will Purcell walked up to the beach ater his daily paddleboard, when he collapsed.

Luck was on his side, as bystanders and tradespeople immediately called 000 and began CPR. Retired MICA paramedic and OGSLSC life member Ralph Harries happened to be walking by and also ran to help.

Former OGSLSC president David Pavia also noticed the situation and was able to grab an AED from inside the surf club.

Partly thanks to the early intervention, Will survived and is now well on the way to recovery.

Following discussion between the operators at the complex, Barwon Coast and he Dunes Restaurant have donated an AED deibrillator device to the surf cub, which will make it

available to the public and be responsible for upkeep.

OGSLSC thanked the public for heeding the recent warnings at the beach involving air quality and the closure of the beach due to lightning storms.

Both these phenomena pose a signiicant risk to the community and with the assistance of Life Saving Victoria, the club is able to pass these warnings onto the beach users via its professional and volunteer lifesavers.

Ocean Grove SLSC volunteer lifesaver and LSV lifeguard Caitie Sampson with the publicly accessible deibrillator device. (Picture: OGSLSC)

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Time to dig for glass treasure North Bellarine businesses, residents and visitors of all ages are digging in for the area’s ith annual treasure hunt in January and February. he treasure hunt is part of the 2020 Festival of Glass and each treasure hunt business has commissioned glass art and a glass ‘tiny treasure’ from a local artist.

When a treasure hunter spots a ‘tiny treasure’, the business stamps their entry form. Each entry form stamped by at least 10 participating businesses enters a draw for $4000-worth of prizes at the Festival of Glass Expo on Sunday, February 16 at Christian College, Drysdale.

Each treasure hunt business has a poster

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in its window and a map of all participating businesses is available on the festival website. his year’s treasure hunt began on January 6 with a high tea and glass blowing demonstrations at Cafe Zoo in Drysdale.

Treasure hunt organiser Diane Schoield said: “We’re grateful to each business in the 2020 treasure hunt, especially our platinum

sponsors Leura Park Estate and Spectacle Hub Optometrists.

“We’re also grateful to our gold sponsors Chris Walsh’s Pharmacy, Bendigo Bank, Pier View Lolly Shop, Joshae Hair and Beauty, Surf Junction, Mishka and Mikka and Flying Brick Cider.”

For information about festival events, venues and artists visit: festivalofglass.net.au or www. facebook.com/festivalofglass.

Local glass artist Janet Jenkin making tiny treasures for the Treasure Hunt. (Supplied)

Inclusive fun in the sun 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 11th anniversary and again they are looking for volunteers and participants.

Facilities for participants include special needs changing/amenities; wheelchair ramp access from the carpark all the way to the sand; and specialised beach wheelchairs (to suit adults and children). he specialised beach wheelchairs are available for use along the Bellarine and Surf

Coast free of charge by the community at any time by arrangement. his enables a person with special needs to experience the beach at any time with family and friends all year round. his year’s events are at Ocean Grove main beach on Sunday, February 2 and Sunday, March 1.

To register as a participant or volunteer, visit: 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.

DSA Ocean Grove has its irst event this weekend. (Supplied)

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Sustainability on the agenda

By Cr Stephanie Asher As it’s my irst column of the year for the Ocean Grove Voice, I wish all readers a happy new year. his is the month that many people create a to-do list for the months ahead.

My fellow councillors and I have done the same but it’s not your usual ‘get it’ or ‘switch car insurance providers’ sort of list because our list includes … you. he release of our Sustainability Framework in February is very high on the agenda. All 11 councillors have publicly recognised and acknowledged that climate change action is an immediate priority. he framework ensures that everyone at the City of Greater Geelong is included in our response, not just the environmental management team. he response to climate change goes well beyond a focus on the environment and this is what needs to be recognised and understood irst.

We fully appreciate the urgent need for action and also for a way to efectively manage climate change impacts. he devastating ire season we are experiencing is a sobering demonstration of what happens when impacts are not measured, monitored and managed.

Using the sustainability framework, we’ll

develop a climate change action plan including new and innovative ideas to reduce emissions in our region. hrough the framework, action plan and a commitment to reporting our performance against global best practice standards, City of Greater Geelong can lead on this issue using a measured, accountable and transparent approach.

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We are focussed on sustainable, long-term solutions - Stephanie Asher

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Waste management is another critical topic for 2020. hankfully, recycling resumed in December with only minimal changes to what is accepted, ie no more coated milk and juice cartons in the yellow bin.

But this is just a medium-term solution.

We are focused on sustainable, long-term solutions, which is why we’ve released the drat Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy for public feedback until February 7. he strategy is all about how the city will reduce, re-use and minimise waste in the region over the next decade. Head to geelongaustralia. com.au/yoursay to contribute.

Wishing you a fun and productive start to 2020.

Leadership required Bushire afected communities will, at some point, need to be rebuilt. he ires have caused such damage and destruction that they have created a ‘blank slate’ on which ire-afected communities can write a new future.

With visionary and imaginative political leadership, ire-afected communities could leapfrog the current national impasse around climate change and energy security and re-create their towns as demonstration projects, showing Australia and the world what a self-sustaining, low energy and low carbon response to climate change can look like. he new towns would feature cutting edge technologies such as renewable, lightweight materials for home construction and insulation, small local combined heat and power (CHP) generators, automated ventilation, sensor-based lighting and much more. When governments grasp such opportunities, the beneits can be enormous. For example: • Denmark’s government funded research into wind power; by 2009, Denmark produced over half the world’s wind turbines.

• Germany’s government funded research into solar power and required generous feed-in tarifs for solar power; by 2009, Germany produced over half the world’s solar panels. he question is: does Australia have that sort of visionary and imaginative political leadership?

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ENVIRONMENT

From the Bellarine to Bermagui Far left: Black-faced monarch, Bermagui.

Left: Newly ledged wedge-tailed eagle, Ocean Grove.

Below: Shelducks (left), and Cape-barren geese, Western Treatment Plant.

I’m writing this on a stormy day in Bermagui, on the NSW south coast.

We had to drive to Bermagui via Kosciusko National Park, where there was a major bushire.

Nothing prepared me for the devastation that I witnessed, and it was so confronting and distressing to see. Bermagui seems to be functioning relatively normally except that the drinking-water supply has been contaminated.

I’ve managed to spot around 70 species of birds in the two days I have been here.

Highlights have been seeing two black-faced monarchs, two buf-banded rails, and three square-tailed kites on Bermagui Golf Course.

Also at the golf course, I looked skyward and saw around 50 white-throated needletails circling high above my head, which was a fabulous sight.

White-throated needletails occur in Australia only between late spring, summer and early autumn. he white-throated needletail feeds on lying insects, such as termites, ants, beetles and lies, which they catch while lying.

Similar to the fork-tailed swit, white-throated needletails usually feed in rising thermal currents (which are associated with storm fronts and bushires) and they are commonly seen moving with wind fronts.

Before leaving on my holiday, I saw some lovely birds around the Bellarine. I was so

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happy to see a newly ledged wedge-tailed eagle on the corner of Banks Road and Shell Road.

It was lying with an adult and the pair were no doubt looking to feed on one of the many rabbits currently thriving on the Bellarine Peninsula.

On my way home from Melbourne one evening I called into the Western Treatment Plant (WTP) to see if I could ind an unusual shelduck that was reported on Birdline Victoria. he shelduck was easy to spot and

locate. I also received a lovely email from Carole from the local Bellarine Birdlife Group, who also ventured to WTP to see the visitor.

Originally there was some dispute of origin (was the bird a South African ‘Cape shelduck’ or New Zealand ‘paradise shelduck’), however Carole thinks authorities have decided that the bird is a paradise shelduck from New Zealand.

Carole wondered why the shelduck would prefer being a tourist in smoke-illed Australia rather than the cleaner air of NZ.

When I was at WTP, an assertive small lock of Cape-barren geese blocked the road and stubbornly refused to let me past, which was both amusing and a bit stressful as I really wanted to get past and I didn’t want to injure the birds. Eventually the stalemate was overcome and I was granted safe passage down the road.

I received an email from Kevin, who spotted a few sharp-tailed sandpipers, which are migratory shorebirds, at Swan Bay Pier.

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FREETIME

THE VOICE GUIDE TO ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

A night honouring the idols Melbourne-based music teachers, composers, musicians and entertainers, Susie Davies-Splitter and Phil Splitter, present he Cocker Ronstadt Experience – a tribute to the songs of Joe Cocker and Linda Ronstadt, at Queensclif’s 360Q. he performance will be a fundraiser for Foodbank Victoria’s Bushire Emergency Food Relief Appeal.

Restaurateur Barry Iddles said: “Being passionate foodies we always like to align ourselves with charities that help feed and nourish those in need”.

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We love to put smiles on the faces of our audiences - Phil Splitter

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While Iddles is very enthusiastic about the food and wine he ofers guests at the harbourside restaurant, the husband and wife team behind the popular Cocker Ronstadt Experience are equally passionate about music.

“Music is our life,” Splitter said.

“We love to put smiles on the faces of our audiences – young and old. It is so rewarding to see the joy when we perform, so we decided to create a show that revolves around two of the all-time great entertainers from the pop rock era of the 20th century, who were two of our idols growing up.

“Joe Cocker and Linda Ronstadt are famous for their ability to take other people’s songs and create magic with them.

“Soaring ballads, soul, pop, rock, jazz and gospel are covered in this amazing two-hour show covering their classic hits across four decades.”

The Cocker Ronstadt Experience is heading to 360Q. (Supplied)

Cocker passed away in 2014 and Ronstadt, while still with us, is unable to sing anymore due to Parkinson’s disease, so Susie and Phil together with their incredible four-piece

backing band, bring their timeless hits back to life. he show, on Saturday, February 15 at 360Q, includes live entertainment and a three-course dinner with drinks included.

Tickets cost $120, with $20 from each ticket donated to Foodbank Victoria’s Bushire Emergency Food Relief Appeal.

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DINE OUT

THE LOCAL GUIDE FOR DINING ON THE BELLARINE

With the sun inally shining there is no excuse not to catch up with family and friends.

Oakdene is excited to introduce its ‘Sunday Sessions’, where you can wine and dine to your heart’s content amongst the vines at the idiosyncratic Oakdene Vineyard on the Bellarine Peninsula.

Join them at Marty @ Oakdene on Sunday 9 February in the eclectic Oakdene Garden for a selection of tapas, wine, cocktails and music to keep you entertained.

For $45 per person, you’ll be able to sit back and enjoy the quirky surrounds while nibbling on a delicious tapas selection. he garden bar will also be available for Oakdene wines, beer and cocktails. What more could you ask for?

It kicks of at 12:30pm to 4pm on Sunday 9 February at Marty @ Oakdene.

Although the garden area is unsheltered, umbrellas will be provided for shade on the day, along with sunscreen and mosquito spray.

Should the weather be unsuitable on the day, all reservations will be moved to the restaurant overlooking the gardens.To avoid disappointment, ensure you book for this fantastic event.

Or, for something more casual, wind down ready for the week ahead at Mr Grubb’s Sunday Happy Hour throughout February.

With a glass of Oakdene Blue Label wine or local crat beer for $6, the happy hours are an event not to be missed.

Sit on the deck among the spectacular silver birch trees, or inside from 4pm to 6pm every Sunday in February.

To ind out more or to make a booking, visit martyatoakdene.com.au and mrgrubbatoakdene.com.au or call us on 5255 1255.

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HEALTHY LIVING

A treasure trove of natural and low waste

Yoga for every body

bliss&co ofers healthy, natural foods for the whole family. (Supplied)

Kyo Yoga and Healing caters for all experience levels. (Nikole Ramsay)

At bliss+co wholefoods in Ocean Grove it’s not just the humans who get treated with healthy, natural foods from a bulk supply, it’s also dogs and cats – from he Natural Companion, a specialist area within the progressive store.

Qualiied vet, Natalie has built a large range of ‘species-appropriate raw food’, chosen to keep cats and dogs in tip-top condition. She is oten available in-store for a chat.

At least 10 brands are on ofer, such as Proudi, Big Dog, Organic Paws and Natural Animal Solutions, to name a few. he bliss+co section is home to bulk supplies of natural foods, from which customers can ill containers – easy and afordable, plus zero packaging options to help the environment.

Wherever possible, the shop stocks wholesome, real food from local producers and suppliers. Expect to ind the likes of nuts, seeds and grains; mueslis; fermented products; honey, olive oil and tahinis; GF pastas; and raw cakes and desserts.

As well, there’s Melbourne’s Grateful Harvest

Now under the helm of Jill Harris, Kyo Yoga and Healing on he Parade is ofering a new timetable of classes and courses that explore yoga in its wholistic and classical form.

Jill says that one of the new classes on ofer is herapeutic Yoga. “he class focuses on gentle, restorative postures and breath awareness to sooth the parasympathetic nervous system. It can be a great starting point for people with conditions that may afect their energy level or anyone recovering from illness.”

Meditation, yoga philosophy and chant classes are also on ofer, as is qigong which is a gentle and restorative practise based on the body’s movement of qi (energy) promoting wellness through releasing blockages and mental stagnation. A new addition is one-onone Yoga herapy consultations that can assist a myriad of health conditions.

Regular workshops are also presented such as sound bath sessions with other wellness practitioners invited into the space.

kombucha on tap, and books and lifestyle products. he choices are quite amazing and well worth a visit to get the best and save money to boot.

Zealy Bay Organic sourdough breads and Hilbilby Fire Tonic from Torquay, Lard Ass cultured butter, hand-crated Adelia muesli and reusable beeswax wraps from Ocean Grove, and local peninsula beekeepers’ honey and extra-virgin olive oil are just a few of the local products available.

On top of all this, there’s a selection of household cleaning products to ill containers brought in or from the store.

It’s been on he Terrace for the past two years and if you’re yet to discover this treasure trove of all-things natural, drop in (containers in hand) and meet the dedicated crew. bliss+co wholefoods, 64A he Terrace, Ocean Grove. Opens 9.30am-5.30pm TuesdayFriday and 9.30am-4.30pm Saturday.

Inquiries: 5208 4173 or bliss-and-co.com.au

The wholistic practice of yoga.

Kyo Yoga and Healing, 91 he Parade, Ocean Grove (next door to Kyosk Café). Inquiries: 0409 900 965 or www.kyoyoga.com.au

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“he studio itself is a tranquil room, enhanced by its connection to a lush tropical garden that invites the outdoors in,” Jill says. he Kyo Yoga and Healing teachers are trained in a variety of yoga lineages and styles, but all classes are Hatha-based practices. he classes vary from gentle to stronger depending on the capacity of the student.

“Yoga is a practice accessible to everyone, so our diferent classes can meet participants where they’re at,” continues Jill. “Our teachers are trained in being able to adapt and modify according to what the student needs. It is important that people feel comfortable and supported when practising yoga.”

Interested people are encouraged to visit the website to check out classes and timetables, or to call Jill for a chat about the best way to start practising yoga.

DANCE, MUSIC AND DRAMA

Calisthenics, a sport to love Ocean Grove Calisthenic College welcomes new members to join this year. (Supplied) Ocean Grove Calisthenic College, founded

by Chris McClelland in 1983, has had some amazing success over the years. It’s a competitive college, maintaining a strong focus on teamwork and has ive teams from ages three to adults.

President Cathy Dykes says calisthenics ofers the best aspects of sport and performing arts, with a unique combination of dance, apparatus, gymnastics, ballet and singing.

“We have a big focus on developing increased

conidence, itness, lexibility, and improved coordination through the professional and skilled tuition of our Level 1 coaches,” she says.

“Having fun and making lifelong friendships in a community-based team environment is another large part of our college.”

Cathy says a recent highlight is a proposal for the Intermediate team to compete in the Championship Reserve Division in 2020. “his team placed either irst or second at all 2019 competitions in a very competitive

section. In fact, all sections were very successful, with our Senior Team winning irst place at the Royal South Street competition.

“Our Junior team has also enjoyed success competing in the Division 1 section. hey’ve had so much fun throughout the year, with some classes held at the beach – a setting our pupils love.”

And the youngest college members, the Tinies and Subbies teams? heir success is shown through the continual improvement each week

as they develop their love for the sport.

“It’s always a highlight to see their happy faces on stage, performing for their families at competitions and our annual concert.

“We are excited for the many fun years ahead, and welcome new members to join us in 2020!”

Ocean Grove Calisthenic College, 123 he Avenue, Ocean Grove.

Inquiries: 5250 1752

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WHAT’S ON Music/live events

Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall ■ Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail.com Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove ■ Monday 9.15am Gentle low impact exercise to music for 55 to whatever.

All itness levels and ages. Everyone welcome. Phone Marg on 0407-244 767.

■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

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

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

Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway ■ Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish

Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove).

Phone 5251 3393.

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. 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

Mondays

bffa@hotmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Springs TOWN Club Inc (Take Off Weight Naturally), Drysdale, every Monday, 9am to 11am at Drysdale Uniting Church Hall. Jan 0403 221 737 or 5255 3839.

Fourth Monday of every month

Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker each meeting. Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome.

Contact Jackie 0439 473 244.

Barwon Heads Hotel ■ Check Barwon Heads Hotel on Facebook for the latest.

Piping Hot Chicken Shop ■ Check 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 2pm-5.30pm.

Ocean Grove Hotel ■ See oceangrovehotel.com.au/whats-on/ for upcoming events.

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.

Get active

hours 0431-789 048.

Reading and writing Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

■ Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime.

■ Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses.

■ Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime.

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

Visit geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Bellarine Training and Community Hub ■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.

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

CLUBS MEET

First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Geelong East Men’s Shed, Coppards Rd, East Geelong at 7.30pm. Warwick Hansen 0419 563 904, Dave Davies 0419 998 781 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, 2pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club.

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

Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club.

Visitors welcome, Graeme 0428-500 462, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Ave, Newtown. Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or

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

Tuesdays Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally (TOWN) Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30 pm, at Old Ocean Grove Football Clubrooms, Draper St Ocean Grove. Mob: 0428 584 663 or 0421 789 296.

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. Jo on 5254 2670.

Ocean Grove Chess Club, Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm, $2.50 per session. 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 irst Tuesday of month, 10.15am. 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. Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

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

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

Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins St,

First and third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Barwon Heads Senior Citizens Club, 5A Clifford Pde, Barwon Heads. New Lions welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

Last Tuesday of every month Bellarine for Refugees, Meeting at the Community Garden, Barwon Heads on Tuesday 29 October 2.45pm. New members welcome. Any enquiries to Rosemary, bellarine4r@gmail.com

Wednesdays 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. 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. Enrol by contacting the U3A ofice 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, 1pm-2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. 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 Gary 0408-812 438.Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information.

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

First Thursday of every month Country Women’s Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch meeting 7.30pm Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome.

Enquiries 0426-889 456.

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

Country Women’s Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch social craft eve 7.30pm, Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. Enquiries phone or message 0426 889 456.

Fridays Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Breast Cancer Support Group, last Friday of each month at Ocean Grove Bowling Club at 12.30pm for lunch. Julie Rodger 0435 362 573.

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

Lunch afterwards. Visitors welcome.

Inquiries 5258 3435 or 5278 9796.

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Anglesea remains on top with solid win Anglesea kept a irm grip on top spot ater a ive-wicket victory over Ocean Grove. he home side sent the Grubbers into bat in the Round 11 clash, their irst meeting since last year’s inal.

Ocean Grove compiled 8/180 from 40 overs with young batsman Fletcher Long top scoring with 41, while Shaun Fankhauser (23), Anton Scholtz (36), Michael hornton (27) and Paul Jubber (31 not out) made contributions.

Leading A1 Grade wicket taker Dale Kerr took 2/30 from eight overs, while Brett Venables snared 3/26 from eight overs.

Anglesea won with two overs to spare ater it inished on 5/183.

Kerr (41) showcased his all-round talents while Ashley Poulton (38) and Stephen Jacimovic (27) scored handy runs.

Grubber all-rounder Matt Caulield took 2/31 and claimed the key wickets of Kerr and Poulton. Ocean Grove A1 (39 points) dipped to third spot ater successive losses.

Meanwhile, former Wallington cricketer Jackson Kent returned to Ocean Grove’s B1 side ater he was cleared to play following an independent tribunal hearing last week. he Grubbers (6/198) defeated Anglesea (8/123) by 75 runs in B1 Grade Collendina lost to Jan Juc by eight wickets.

Batting irst the Cobras were rolled for 102

with captain Nathan Walter top scoring with 47.

Jan Juc won with more than 14 overs to spare. he Sharks inished at 2/107 with Iva Priest leading the way with an unbeaten 47 while Ryen Smith was 30 not out.

Jan Juc fell to 2/26 before Priest and Smith combined for an unbroken 81-run third-wicket stand.Cobra youngster Nick Gibbon was the leading wicket taker with 2/29.

Collendina A1 Grade secured their irst victory of 2019/20 beating Portarlington a week prior with Ben Ricardo making 80.

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USA Triathlon Gold competitors Kevin Jervis, Clayton Hutchins, Raz Poradosu and Annie Kelly all claimed podium inishes. (Mark Heenan Media)

USA team tops podium

By Mark Heenan USA Triathlon Gold competitors targeting this year’s Olympic trials produced podium inishes at the Ocean Grove SLSC Ocean Open Water Swim Festival on January 25.

Clayton Hutchins (27:58) won the 2.5km Enduro Swim ahead of his USA training team-mate Kevin Jervis (28:14) while Ocean Grove’s Mark Stone (28:28) came third.

Fellow USA triathlete James Shalvoy (30:43) came 10th while Israel’s Raz Poradosu, who now trains in the US, won the female 2.5km event in 29:27 and American Annie Kelly (31:47) third.

USA Triathlon Gold coach Jarrod Evans, originally from Geelong, said planned January altitude training in Falls Creek, in Victoria’s north-east, was changed due to the devastating bushires.

Triathlon Gold is a funded USA Triathlon High Performance program based in Asheville, North Carolina.

“Our original plan was to head up to Falls Creek at the very start of January to compete an altitude block and then we were going to spend nearly four weeks in Geelong in February to lead into their racing,” Evans told the Voice. “his has obviously sped up the process a little bit because of the devastation of the bushires and warnings – so we just made the decision to not go there and relocate to Torquay.”

Evans said the OGSLSC Ocean Open Water Swim was preparation for 2020 Olympic Trials in May, the 2024 Olympic Games is a realistic goal due to current age of its triathletes. “he athletes we have got here are going to be suited for 2024 as opposed to 2020 because of their age in there early 20s,” he said.

Triathlon competitor Annie Kelly said the

OGSLSC Ocean Open Water Swim Festival was enjoyable. “It was awesome conditions, it was a little wavey getting out, but once you got out past the waves it was pretty perfect conditions,” Annie said. Around 500 competitors competed in the fourth Ocean Grove SLSC Ocean Open Water Swim Festival in the 400m, 1.2km and 2.5kms swim events on Saturday.

Race director John Fitzgerald said the warm conditions made it pleasant for competitors.

“It worked out well, the waves were nice, the weather we have had four years in a row has been fantastic,” Fitzgerald said.

Ocean Grove SLSC Nipper Will Deverall won the 400m swim in 6:29 to inish ahead of Harry Charlesworth (7:09) and Clara Piccinelli (7:29). Nigel Fanning and Cody Greenwood (16:21) were the top two inishes in the 1.2km event, Darius Schultz was next best with 16:27, while Tim Boness came in at 16:50.

The Premier Division bowls battle between Ocean Grove 2 and Ocean Grove 1 at Club Grove. (Mark Heenan Media)

Clean sweep for Grove Ocean Grove Saturday Pennant sides returned to the greens in the New Year in ine style taking the points in all eight of their divisions.

A rare feat that all sides would return to the scales as victors has only been achieved twice in the past eight years of the Saturday pennant competition.

Premier Division 1 got the better of Torquay at home whilst Ocean Grove’s second premier division team upset the more favoured Drysdale by a massive 40 shots.

Marg Carroll, Steve Parry, Faye Richardson and Brian Smith led the Grovers to success with their rinks 37-11 rink win whilst Garry Bowyer skipped a plus 10 result and Alan Callow plus seven.

Adele Ryan, Ian Turner, Lorraine Kirk and John Izzard controlled their outing at home against Lara dominating the game from end one which inished in a 42-10 thumping. All four rinks got the better of their opponents to take home the clean sweep of match points. Andrew Johnston, Peter Snell, Terri Rudge and Sandra Murphy dominated on their own carpet at Ocean Grove to record a match winning 39-12 win whilst equally as impressive was Brian Ryan’s 14 shot win and Peter Kuschert’s 21-shot margin. Peter Crammond continued the domination of the Division Five side taking the overall points 130-63. he clean sweep continued at Highton when the Sixers took on Eastern Park. Lyn Stonehouse led her side of Ruth Barker, Peter Corcoran and Pauline Almond to an 11-shot win. Division hree and Eight took 14 match points against Portarlington and Torquay. Division Ten, on the back of a great win by eight by John Aitken’s team, did enough against Anglesea.

Midweek Pennant returned with four wins which was spearheaded by Division One’s 88-59 win against Geelong Cement.

Adele Ryan, Jef Howarth, Garry Bowyer and Jenny Keep steamrolled their opposition 43-9. Two Ocean Grove teams went head to head in two diferent divisions which resulted in wins to the highest ranked sides whilst the hrees stood tall at Cliton Springs. Anne (G’Ma) Way, James Rogan, Peter Crammond and Lizzy Braley (plus 20) ensured Ocean Grove would come away with all of the match points.

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Close co-coaches ready to take next step

New Ocean Grove Football Club Under 19s co-coaches Michael Monk and Matt Payne.

(Mark Heenan Media)

New Ocean Grove Football Club Under 19 co-coaches Michael Monk and Matt Payne have known each other for almost four decades.

Both share a work oice together.

Monk, a Grubber Under 17 coach in 2019, and Payne, a former Ocean Grove senior co-coach and junior coach, have a strong football bond both in the game and at their work at Detail Door Hardware.

“We know each other work-wise and we have known each other for nearly 40 years,”

Payne said. he pair replace outgoing Under 19s Grubber coach Matt Tyrrell, a four-time premiership junior coach, who coached the club to a Division Two Under 19s lag in 2019.

Payne said the aim was to help the Under 19 rising stars make the transition into senior football. “(he) main goal is to get as many kids to play to play senior footy as we possibly can and help them through those initial years,” Payne said.

Monk said there was an eligible list of

around 30 Under 19s players to choose from, some which are natural born leaders who will start the season playing seniors.

“At that Under 19 level we’re probably blessed because we have a range of diferent people who can take control of diferent situations,” said Monk, who coached the Grubbers to an Under 17s lag in 2018.

Monk and Payne have sons, Will and Bailey, who will play in the side.

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Young netballers ready to impress Ocean Grove’s 19 and under netballers have kicked of their pre-season training.

Ocean Grove is looking to improve on a fantastic 2019. Last season the Grubbers’ 19 and under team inished in third spot to make the preliminary inal.

If any girls are interested in playing, training takes place on Tuesday nights at Shell Road from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. he 15 and under and 17 and under netballers have commenced pre-season training for 2020.

In junior netball developments, if your child is turning 10 or 11 this year and would like to play netball for Ocean Grove they are eligible to play in the 11 and under competition on Tuesday nights.

Contact Famie Needham at famie16@ outlook.com via email about the club’s 11 and Under netball program.

Ocean Grove 19 and Under netballers headed back to pre-season training. (Picture: OGFNC)

Michaela Payne won gold in the Athletics Victoria’s 2020 Victorian Pentathlon Championships. (Supplied)

Young champ claims gold in pentathlon

Jackie Montgomery effects a run out in Ocean Grove’s win over East Belmont. (Mark Heenan Media)

Grove in historic inal

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove’s inaugural senior women’s cricket team secured an historic T20 inals berth ater a landmark 25-run win over East Belmont this month. he second-placed Grubbers sat in second spot with 42 points ater their Round 7 victory at East Belmont’s Winter Reserve on Sunday 19 January.

Only percentage separates Ocean Grove (6-0) and ladder leader St Joseph’s (6-0) (42 points) which had the bye in Round 7. he loss for third-placed East Belmont Deb against the Grubbers means they can’t make inals.

St Joseph’s and Ocean Grove, which remain undefeated ater seven rounds, secured the top two inals spots. he top two teams in Geelong Cricket Association T20 South and North competitions make inals. he stage is now set for a Round 8 mouth-watering top-of-the-table clash 24 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Wednesday, 29 January, 2020

between Ocean Grove and St Joseph’s at Shell Road Ray Menzies Memorial Oval on Sunday, February 2. he top two match-up will be a inals preview. Both teams will face of a week later in a semi-inal clash on February 9. he winner of the GCA women’s T20 South competition semi-inal plays the winner of GCA women’s T20 North competition a week later on February 16 in season decider.

Ocean Grove senior women’s cricket club captain Jacquie Johnston said it was an excellent result with a inals spot earned in its debut season.

“It is lovely to secure a inals spot – it means we have got a bit more leeway and can work and mix it up and give people other opportunities, we don’t have to run to the formula,” Johnston told the Voice. “Our depth is great.

“It is very exciting.

“Once you get the taste of winning, people are also enjoying it, and enjoying having a go and having opportunities that necessarily haven’t been there.”

In the round 7 clash, East Belmont Deb won

the toss and sent the Grubbers into bat.

Ocean Grove compiled 6/148 from 20 overs, opener Alana Kot (42 retired) continued her excellent season with the bat, while Jackie Montgomery (20) and Danielle Vigilante (27) made handy contributions.

In reply, East Belmont was track for victory ater openers Rebecca Farey and Chrissy Walker (42 not out) got the home side of to a lyer.

At one stage East Belmont was 0/81 ater 10 overs.

Enter Grubber bowlers Andrea Frankpitt (2/28), Tanya Taylor (1/13) and Danielle Vigilante who put the brakes on with four overs of 0/12 which swung the game’s momentum.

In its inal 10 overs, East Belmont lost 9 for 42 to inish at 9/123 from their 20 overs “T20 is a funny game, momentum changes, all we tried to do is bring it back and get some dot balls,” Johnston said.

No GCA women’s T20 South and North division competition games will be played across the Australia Day long weekend.

Ocean Grove’s Michaela Payne won a gold medal at Athletics Victoria’s 2020 Victorian Pentathlon Championships in Bendigo.

It was a cold, wet and windy day at the La Trobe University Bendigo Athletics complex, but the competition was hot.

Michaela, 12, was competing in her irst outing at under-14 level for Bellarine Track and Field Athletics Club at an Athletics Victoria (senior athletics) competition.

Michaela spent six years competing for Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Little Athletics Club. he pentathlon consists of ive events – sprint hurdles, high jump, 200 metre sprint, shot put and an 800 metre run.

Michaela was sitting in silver medal position until the last, and her least favourite, event – the 800 metres, but a gutsy last lap resulted in a win, and an overall winning margin to narrowly take the gold by a mere 59 points.

Michaela said she was thrilled with becoming state champion, and thanked runner-up Madison Carr from Mentone for pushing her to three personal bests in the high jump, shot put and the 800 metres.

Michaela now has a gruelling three months of competition at both Little Athletics and Senior Athletics, with a number of regional, state and national events between now and the end of March.

If you are keen to get involved in track and ield, or cross country (whatever your age), go to the Bellarine Athletics or Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Little Athletics Club Facebook pages.