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Owner shattered by ram-raid robbery By LUKE VOOGT SURF Junction owner Naomi Patten was furious after thieves ram-raided her store recently, causing thousands of dollars damage. The fed-up Ms Patten said the store has been broken into six times in the last two years but this incident was the worst yet. “We’ve never had damage like this – it was just a total disaster,” she said. “They just don’t have any respect for people trying to make a living.” CCTV footage from inside the store shows the thieves reversing a white dual cab Ford Ranger utility through the front door, about 2am on 9 May. The footage shows the driver staying in the ute while two hooded offenders jump out and frantically load wallets, T-shirts, beanies, watches and even socks into the tray. Two minutes later, the ute drives from the store with $20,000 worth of stock. Ms Patten received a call about 2am from her security company saying there were intruders in her store. When she got there 10 minutes later, the thieves were gone and police were onsite. Ms Patten said the CCTV footage showed the thieves removing a bollard in front of the store before the theft. “They were outside for some time,” she said. Ms Patten said the thieves caused $30,000 in damage. “It will probably be about 12 weeks before I get new windows,” she said. As well as the windows, she’ll have to replace the carpet, tables, racks and the counter. The devastated store owner said she’s done everything to secure her shop, short of “keeping a Rottweiler” there. “I’m a bit over it all,” she said. “It’s something you don’t need in your life.”

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a greater police presence in Drysdale. “The council and the government need to have a look at what’s going on in these small communities,” she said. While she’s not looking for sympathy, Ms Patten said one positive from the

incident was the reaction of the Drysdale community. “I’ve had people bring me flowers or even offer to give me a cuddle,” she said.

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New site’s eye on crime By LUKE VOOGT BELLARINE MP Lisa Neville was at Springdale last week to announce a new “one stop” crime prevention website for the Bellarine. Ms Neville met with top cops and community leaders during the announcement of the $13,000 Bellarine Community Safety website on 20 May. “It’s about giving people important information about the safety of their community,” she said. Ms Neville set up the Bellarine Community Safety Group last year and the website will be funded from a $30,000 grant for the group. During the announcement Ms Neville responded to criticism from the State Opposition about a lack of CCTV funding for the Bellarine. She said the Public Safety Infrastructure Fund had been highly competitive and projects had been chosen based on their merit, with the help of police command. Both the Drysdale Neighbourhood Watch and the Ocean Grove Community Association submitted applications through Geelong Council. “Neither of those applications were very good,” she said.

Mrs Neville said the government had funded 15 extra police for Geelong and the Bellarine and extended hours at Drysdale Police Station. “I think it’s ironic the Opposition has anything to say given they let three police stations close,” she said. Bellarine Officer in Charge, Senior Sergeant Shane Madigan was at the announcement, along with Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Kim Walsh. Sen Sgt Madigan said crime in the Drysdale postcode was much lower than the state average, despite a recent burglary and suspicious fire. Sen Sgt Madigan said social media pages, while providing great “eyes on the ground”, could exaggerate perceptions of local crime rates. “The stats haven’t increased - they’ve actually decreased,” he said. “But the community down here doesn’t accept crime and we love that they are so passionate about preventing it.” Paul Kelly Creative will design the website, which will include crime trends, information for keeping the community safe and contact numbers. The Geelong-based company also designed the “Ice Fight” website for Geelong.

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Clifton Springs man dies after fire A 79-year-old Clifton Springs man has died in hospital after suffering severe burns and smoke inhalation in his own house last week. Graham Stevenson died after being rescued by firefighters from his Bunganowee Drive home last Thursday night. One of his neighbours, 45-year-old Stuart McKnight, was due to face court on Monday after he was charged with

attempted murder, arson, aggravated burglary, conduct endangering life and assault with a weapon. Police praised local firefighters who pulled the man from his burning home. Drysdale CFA dispatched six trucks to the house just after 11.30pm, and firefighters worked into the early morning to extinguish the blaze. Drysdale fire brigade captain Bren-

dan McDonald said fire crews had to hose down the fire for some time before they could rescue the man. “It was very intense – there was thick smoke and flames coming out of the windows,” he said. Paramedics treated the man who was flown to The Alfred hospital in a critical condition, with burns to his upper body, back and legs.

THE Department of Health and Human Services appointed Melbournebased consultants Biruu this month, to analyse health services in the Bellarine. The analysis will go towards developing a new service plan for the Bellarine and identifying gaps in services. Bellarine Community Health Board Chair, Hazel Ingram said her organisation welcomed Biruu’s appointment. “Bellarine Community Health is looking forward to meeting and working with members of the consultancy team to get the best outcome for our communities of the Bellarine,” Ms Ingram said. The project will identify the health needs of the penisula and the degree to which public and private health services are meeting them. Ms Ingram said Bellarine Community Health had recently undertaken significant work to increase community participation in line with national healthcare standards. It recently submitted a community engagement strategy to the Department of Health and Human Services. “We are also encouraging community members and community health clients to contact us if they have ideas on service needs or want to discuss where they believe gaps

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They’re sporty by design By LUKE VOOGT GEELONG Council appointed Melbourne-based architect Daniel Haskell this week, to design the $6.7m stage one of the Drysdale Sporting Precinct. Mr Haskell was on-site for the announcement on 13 May, and said he was excited to get the project underway. “It will be a place of immense pride for the community,” he said. Mr Haskell said his company, Haskell Architects, focused primarily on community projects. He was the architect behind the recently-completed Shell Road Pavilion and his company is involved in the Leopold Community Hub. Peter Preece, from the Drysdale Football Club and Geoff Briggs, from Drysdale Soccer Club, were at the announcement. “It’s a credit to the people who have been pushing this along,” Mr Preece said. “It’s been a long time coming – we’ve got 17 or 18 teams and only one oval.” “It’s nice to see it moving from the drawing board to becoming a reality,” Mr Briggs added. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville was also at the announcement and said the first stage would commence soon. “The community can have confidence that we are well underway,” she said. Earthworks for the project will begin in late July or August, with the whole precinct expected to be ready for use by the end of next year. Council committed $3.9m in its 2016'17 budget for the first stage, and the State Government committed $3.5m, which should see it completed by this year. Stage one includes earthworks, an oval, a multi-purpose field, lighting, turf and irrigation, fencing, cricket nets and practice pitches, parking and a relocatable pavilion.

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Service is its own reward when you’ve got Curves Margaret Dempsey was one of four members who nominated the gym. She received $200 for the nomination, while Curves received $200 and a trophy. Margaret said apart from running a business, Andrea provided a meeting place for local women to contribute to the community and fund-raising efforts abroad. “Andrea’s passion for supporting her local community is outstanding,” she said. Recently, Curves worked with the Salvation Army to help a young homeless man living in the Village Walk. In just one morning, Andrea said, the ladies at the gym raised $130 for a supermarket voucher for the man.

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CURVES has taken out this year’s Drysdale Rotary Service Excellence Award for its charity, both local and overseas. Local gym owner Andrea Keating was at the awards ceremony at Clifton Springs Golf Club on 2 May, and was shocked but elated to take the top prize. “The place was full of people from local businesses,” she said. “I thought there was no way we’d win.” Over the last few years Curves Drysdale has raised thousands for breast cancer research, women’s hygiene products in developing countries and Christmas gifts for underprivileged children. “I think that was what made us stand out, as Rotary is all about community service,” Andrea said.

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Light rail talks SOUTH West Victoria Region MP Simon Ramsay paid a visit to Springdale Community Centre this month, accompanied by Shadow Transport Minister David Hodgett. The State Coalition MPs met with members of the Drysdale and Clifton Springs Community Association (DCSCA) and local residents on 3 May, to discuss buses and light rail. “I wanted to get some feedback from the community for the Shadow Minister,” Mr Ramsay said. The previous government conducted

a feasibility study into Bellarine Light Rail at the end of its term, and Mr Ramsay wanted to update residents on its status. The Coalition MP has put in a Freedom of Information request for the study’s findings, which are yet to be released. Mr Ramsay said the State Opposition was keeping a “running watch” on bus services in the Bellarine. He said optimising bus services would help the peninsula, regardless of the findings of study.

“In 10 years - given the growth in that corridor - light rail may become feasible,” he said. DCSCA member Doug Carson was at the meeting and said “a better bus system might be a more achievable goal for now”. The DCSCA included a Bellarine Light Rail in a 2011 “wish list” and has long campaigned for better bus services. The idea for a light rail has been floated in north Bellarine for decades, since the Geelong-Bellarine line closed in 1976.

State Coalition MPs met with members of the Drysdale and Clifton Springs Community Association and local residents in early May, to discuss buses and light rail.

Volunteer army steps up for afternoon tea of thanks BELLARINE Community Health thanked its “small army” of volunteers recently with a special afternoon tea during National Volunteer week. Volunteer co-ordinator Karen Crockford organised the function which took place at Drysdale Community Health Centre on 10 May. “Our volunteers had a wonderful time catching up with each other and sharing stories,” she said. “Many tell us they get great joy from what they do and that’s what keeps them coming back.” More than 130 men and women volunteer for Bellarine Community Health, conducting meals on wheels deliveries, activity groups for the elderly, driving buses and clerical roles. Karen said volunteers are integral to many of the organisation’s services. “Many of our volunteers have been with us for more than a decade and some have even celebrated in excess of 20 years volunteering with Bellarine Community Health,” she said.

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OCEAN Grove powerhouse Elaine Janes is off to Hobart next month, to attempt a new record at the Australian Masters Weightlifting Championships. Elaine will attempt the clean and jerk record, for the 70-74 age group in the 63-69kg division. Elaine said she’s addicted to weightlifting for its benefits. Despite her age she’s on no medication whatsoever. “It gives you so much energy and keeps you mentally and physically strong,” she said. “A lot of people my age just want to sit on the couch and watch TV.” Weightlifting has also helped Elaine fight depression. “I have no family, so it gives me a purpose,” she said. “It’s helped me out of a hole before.” Elaine said people often tell her she doesn’t look like a weightlifter. For her it’s not surprising, she’s a lady who likes to dress up. “I tell them you don’t have to be big to be strong,” she said. “It’s all about technique – over the years I’m lifting less but with much better technique.” The powerlifting pocket-rocket trains three mornings a week and has been with the Geelong Weightlifting club for 12 years. She came across weightlifting at a healthy living fair, when she was promoting bocce. “I don’t even play bocce – I was just helping Club Italia,” she said. Nearby was an unmarked stall with two men and a weightlifting bar. “My curiosity got the better of me,” Elaine said. “They talked me into picking up a bar.” From then on she was hooked, though she didn’t tell anybody she was weightlifting for months. She’s competed in every state championship since, as well as five world championships. Elaine will part with her three beloved chooks to go to Hobart, including her photogenic fowl, Flapper, who the Voice met last fortnight.

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He’s playing to win OCEAN Grove Snooker Club will celebrate decades of potting balls and mateship at its 40th anniversary this July. Wallington bricklayer Jeff Itzatt has been part of the club for 34 of those years. “That’s a fair bit more than half my life,” he said. The 57-year-old hasn’t missed a season since 1983, and loves the social aspect of the club. “There’s no malice after the

game - although when you play you are out there to win,” he said. “We’ve got a cross-section of every occupation.” The club has 14 tables at homes around Ocean Grove and Wallington, with a home and away season, and has had several players in their nineties. “I can’t see myself stopping,” Jeff said. “We’ve had people play until they drop.” Jeff’s team started as The Ter-

race Turkeys, whose “home ground” was his brother-in-law Phil Emery’s house. “It’s a silly name but we didn’t know how long we would be playing,” he said. The team moved to Jeff’s “man cave” in Wallington, when he built a house there in 1990. “We’ve dropped The Terrace but we kept the turkeys,” he said. Jeff is a life member of the club and has won four singles championships and four premierships.

But he’s no match for the club’s star, Roy Tan, who wins regularly in Geelong’s A Grade fixture. Roy, Jeff said, doesn’t take part in singles or doubles competition, as he’d trounce the other players. Ocean Grove Snooker Club is inviting players past and present to its 40th anniversary at McGlashan Estate, Wallington, on 10 July. Entertainment includes Cam Henderson and Steve Kucine. For more information or to book contact Gerry Sanderson on 0429 353 146 or at gez@bigpond.net.au.

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MUSIC/LIVE EVENTS Piping Hot Chicken Shop ■ The USA’s Foremost Harmonica Virtuoso, Phil Wiggins with Dom Turner, 26 May. ■ Three Kings, 25 June, $20. ■ Lloyd Spiegel, 1 July, $20. ■ Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.

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READING AND WRITING

■ Check http://barwonheadshotel.com.au/ Live_Music.php for upcoming gigs. ■ Wednesdays, Master of Dartness and Poker from 7pm. ■ Thursdays, Trivia Night 7.30pm. ■ Friday Happy Hour, 5pm-7pm, raffle, live music. ■ Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays, 10pm-1am. ■ DJs Saturdays 10pm-1am.

Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall

FAMILY FUN

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

Koombahla Equestrian Park

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

Ocean Grove Hotel

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

■ Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime. ■ Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses. ■ Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime. ■ Third Tuesday of month 2.30-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries. vic.gov.au

Long-term view is good STEVEN Penman took this aerial shot of Shell Road Reserve in Ocean Grove. It shows the precinct in graphic detail. What a wonderful facility we have here!

■ First Thursday of every month, 10.45am, Morning Melodies.

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

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

Cafe Maritana

McGlashan’s Wallington Estate, Swan Bay Road, Wallington

Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway

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

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

MARKETS AND FAIRS

GET ACTIVE

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Market

Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall

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

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

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

FOOD/WINE Barwon Heads Community Hall

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

Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove ■ Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Call Marg 5255 1335. ■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

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month, 9am-1pm.

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

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■ Monthly market, last Saturday of the

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

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

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

Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads ■ Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga. Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@bluewateryoga.org.au ■ Yoga classes. Tuesdays 6pm-7pm, The Pavillion (corner The Avenue and Presidents Avenue), Hatha fusion, beginners welcome. Contact Charlotte for a free class at info@ theyogabud.com.au, 0431 110 085. ■ Barwon Heads Yoga, classes are across Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove and all under-18s are free. Website: www.barwon-

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

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

Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre ■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Ph: 5255 4294. ■ Jelly Bean Drama - an educational dramabased program for 3-5 year olds that combines structured dramatic play, movement and music. Fridays 10am-10.45am. Contact OGNC 5255 4294 for bookings. Tutor: Rachael Smith.

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

Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale ■ Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. What’s On: phone 5255 3233 or email news@voicegroup.com.au

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.

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

Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Dianne 5255 2848. Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone 5255 2074, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown.

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

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

Tuesdays First Tuesday of each month If you are new to the area, or would just like to enjoy some time with other people, we invite you to join us at our Meet ‘n’ Greet Morning Tea. Venue is Springdale Neighbourhood Centre and we get together the first Tuesday of the month at 10.15am to enjoy a cuppa and a chat. There is no charge for this. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along on the day. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Bellarine TOWN, 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.

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. If you are over 50 and would like to make new friends you are welcome to join in. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 for info.

First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873. Last Tuesday of every month. Bellarine for Refugees, Starfish Bakery, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.

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: first and third Wednesday of the month, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors; 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

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

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

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

Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter 0419 782 629. Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.

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

Thursdays 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.

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

Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone 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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Former child soldier finds hope THE Wave will welcome former Ugandan child soldier Grace Arach this month for “A Night of Hope”. Presented by World Vision Australia, A Night of Hope is a rare opportunity to hear Grace’s inspirational story, along with performances by award-winning Australian singer Levi McGrath. Grace and Levi are touring Victoria and South Australia and will come to Ocean Grove on 28 May. Grace was abducted into the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) at the age of 12. After enduring the horrors of war and becoming a child bride to a leader of the LRA, Grace made her dramatic escape and found refuge at a World Vision Child Soldier Rehabilitation Centre in Uganda. In 2009, Levi McGrath and his wife Megan spent six life-changing months working with former child soldiers in Uganda through World Vision. Meeting Grace in Uganda has greatly impacted his life and music. Levi will share the stage with Grace and perform songs written about his time in Uganda. “The Night of Hope Tour will move you deeply and reveal the harrowing realities facing children affected by war,” Levi said.

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“I’m proud to be sharing my music alongside Grace - a remarkable woman with a powerful story of courage in the face of extreme adversity.” Levi McGrath is an independent singer-songwriter, and an assistant musical director of choirs for the disadvantaged and marginalised. He believes much work and music is needed, to help turn the tide of poverty, apathy and human suffering.

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“I’m really excited to share a message of hope through my experiences working with child soldiers in Uganda,” he said. “Grace’s gripping story of survival and recovery from life as a child soldier will give Australians a rare glimpse into a unique area of World Vision’s life-changing work.” The free event starts at 7pm and anyone is welcome to attend. For more information, visit worldvisionpresents.com

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Boundaries make dollars and sense WHEN it comes to building, renovating or extending a ‘dream home’ we tend to forget about the significance of the land we are building on. In some, if not most cases, land value is greater than the value of the dream home, yet our planning is focused on the home. In years to come your land will be the financial hero of your investment, not the dream home. Smith Land Surveyors acts on behalf of your land. They understand that the title dimensions on your plan of subdivision determine the boundary of your little piece of Victoria, not your existing fencing. To compare the existing fencing and buildings with the location of your legal title boundaries you will need a licensed surveyor to carry out a Title Re-Establishment Survey. Including a Title Re-Establishment Survey in the planning stages of building your dream home eliminates the risk of building outside your legal boundary and prevents someone else from ‘accidently’ building on your land. Smith Land Surveyors are a licensed company and can help you ensure that the land you have purchased or are considering purchasing is the land you are entitled to. With a head office in Geelong and visiting offices on the Bellarine and Surf Coast, Smith Land Surveyors will most likely have surveyed a land parcel near you. So before you begin planning for that dream home, consider your land and what it means to you.

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WHEN a lot of people think of St Leonards (and Indented Head), they immediately think ‘fishing’. The jetty is a great spot for catching squid. October and November are the best months for fishing off the pier, but good catches can be had at any time of year. Nearby Swan Bay is shallow and is a perfect area for safe breeding grounds for flathead, garfish, whiting and snapper and good hauls can be found there. At the moment, anglers are catching whiting up to 40cm and are reporting hauls of pinkies and the odd Australian salmon. St Leonards is a great drawcard for anglers all over, but it’s the locals who get to take advantage of this superb spot 12 months a year. Whether it’s from the pier, from land or out on a boat, the fishing has never been better here.

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With having a very keen interest in real estate for 10 years, I completed my agents representative accreditation, and was able to follow my dream of a career in Property Management. Since then I have worked hard to be one of the best in my profession, and I have been able to achieve some outstanding results. I believe in finding the right tenants for your property to maximize healthy relationships all round.

My allegiance to the Bellarine Peninsula goes back almost 20 years, starting out as a holiday-maker, then as an investment property owner and now as a permanent resident of St Leonards. With a background in teaching, my transition to Real Estate has been inspired by a long family history within the industry. With a passion for success and dedication to provide genuine customer service, I am the ideal choice of agent to sell YOUR property.

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The local guide for dining on the Bellarine...

On trend for cool days, warm feel THE weather is turning cooler and that’s when we all tend to enjoy a warming cup of coffee or snack. Napona is the place to go, overlooking Ocean Grove Park, you can sit alfresco or take refuge inside. Expect to find fine food featuring both Asian and Mediterranean influences in a relaxed atmosphere with exceptional service. Pop in and find all the cakes, slices and muffins are made fresh - and with Mahalia coffee makes a perfect combination. Breakfast starts at 8am offering great choices with house-baked sourdoughs, muesli, or spiced baked eggs in saffron and tomato some of the standouts. If it is lunch or dinner you are after, Napona brings a fresh and vibrant menu sourcing local ingredients where possible, relying on the quality this region exhibits. Seafood is always a feature, and some of the area’s best wines make Napona the obvious choice for your next occasion. And the Napona Burger ... oh yes! A clean and modern menu with an international flavour makes it easy to see why the Age Good Food Guide recently scored Napona 14/20 in the 2016 edition. Overlooking the park at 24 Hodgson Street, Ocean Grove, the alfresco timber deck provides a great setting to enjoy some of the Bellarine’s best food. Napona is open from 8am, seven days a week for breakfast and lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Food is available all day. Bookings recommended. Phone 5256 3153. Find menus online at www.napona.com.au or follow on Twitter or Facebook - @eatatnapon

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A slice of perfection WHEN Affettati and Co were looking for the bread to stock in their store that would perfectly match the range of cheese salami and prosciutto, they were thrilled to discover Zeally Bay Sourdough bakery in Torquay. Zeally Bay Sourdough is a wholefood bakery and the first artisan sourdough bakery in Victoria to offer a fully certified range of genuine, quality, handcrafted loaves. Zeally Bay sourdough is naturally made - their team of artisan bakers makes the full-fermentation sourdough slowly over 30 hours. Made slowly using a unique blend of organic flours, filtered water, the 30-year-old family leaven and natural sea salt,

Zeally Bayâ€™s delicious crusty robust breads have a complex aroma, a wellbaked appearance and a chewy satisfying texture. Affettati and Co stock Southern Casalinga, their best-selling rustic style loaf; ciabatta, best sliced horizontally and filled for fantastic continental style sandwiches, and batard, a smaller and crustier version of the casalinga. A must try is the olive and rosemary bread, packed with great tasting, plump olives from Mt Zero, and donâ€™t forget some wholemeal options - the stoneground wholegrain and the spelt, buckwheat and polenta loaves.

Gardens the way you want them NO Dig Garden boxes in Drysdale has been in business for 12 years now on the Bellarine. Vince Panetta and his team of three to four staff have been crafting out assorted sizes of garden boxes so that people can grow beautiful home-grown vegies or what ever they want. There are many advantages with using a garden box to grow produce. The frower is able to control pesticides and the like, or become organic! A no-dig garden can be made up of layers of organic material that are stacked up to form a rich, raised garden area. The no-dig garden box can be

whatever height is desired. Vegetable seedlings, flowering annuals, herbs, bulbs and strawberries all thrive in a no-dig garden. Growers can maximise the position to make use of the sun shining in to their back yard. Existing soil might not be suitable for what a gardener may want to grow, so they can create a soil mix that will. And being in a confined garden box it will maximise the moisture content and save on excess water usage. They offer delivery and it takes around five days from receiving an order to getting the finished garden box to the customer. Call Vince on 0412 176 405 to discuss.

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The seat of happiness BANKSIA Lounges is one of the few places that still makes all its furniture on site. Banskia Lounges is a specialist in sofa design, manufacturing and re-upholstering. From the studio and showroom in Geelong West, there is often a four-week wait for delivery compared to the normal eight weeks for much of the industry. Customers will discover a multitude of choices if they’re in need of a refurbishment (or starting out) of their lounge room. There are so many possibilities, it’s quite astounding. Banksia Lounges offers its own range of designs and pieces. A unique Geelong business, Banksia Lounges is a way of life rather than a shop or store. This business is passionate about what they do. Find them at www.banksialounges.com.au

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PIKNIK is a unique licensed cafe restaurant and pantry at the heart of the Bellarine taste trail. Come in for fantastic, breakfast, brunch or lunch and great friendly service.

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produce the Bellarine Peninsula has to offer putting together a fresh, vibrant and great value menu. Match our ever changing dishes with a fantastic selection of local wines and beers. Try house-made ice cream, freshly baked cakes and pastries and pick up some of our wonderful preserves from the pantry on your way through. Phone 5258 5155.

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Laying eyes on the powerful owl AT LAST there has been some decent rain over the past few weeks, which has been a relief. There have been some glorious balmy sunny days mixed with a few wet ones- just perfect autumn weather. The biggest highlight for me over the past few weeks was to finally lay eyes on a magnificent and endangered powerful owl. A few years ago I noticed on Birdline Victoria that there were two powerful owls seen several times along the river in Newstead, near Castlemaine, so when I had a day off work I drove to Newstead determined to see them, to no avail. Then I read on Birdline soon after that there were powerful owls in Williamstown, in the plane trees near the Shipyards, so on several occasions I drove down to see them, again to no avail. Then last year there were two powerful owls at Ironbark Basin, near Point Addis, so once again I regularly visited the area and attempted to find them, to no avail. Powerful owls are 55cms long, so if they are present they should be relatively easy to spot I thought to myself every time I tried to see one. So when I read on Birdline Victoria a few weeks ago that there were two powerful owls frequenting the Melbourne Botanical Gardens, I told the family that my Mother’s Day present would be a trip to the Botanics to see the owls. I met some other keen birdwatchers looking for the owls, and we couldn’t find them- not one trace. I checked Birdline a few days later and the birds were still at the Botanical Gardens, so I thought to myself “rightio Jennifer, it’s about time you got your act together here and do not leave the Botanics until you are successful“ So on my next day off work, anoth-

Powerful owl. 154326 er trip to Melbourne was undertaken. I walked around and around Fern Gully, and saw plenty of beautiful birds, but no powerful owls. Then I had a bright (and very overdue) idea to ask two garden employees for some hints on how to find them, and they pointed me to a few trees opposite Fern Gully. It took a while to find an owl, as the one I saw was very high up in a tree, behind a few branches. It’s amazing that such a big bird can make discovery very difficult; as they are very clever at hiding and camouflaging. I was very grateful to at last set eyes on such a magnificent creature. Powerful owls are the largest of the Australian nocturnal birds. Their feath-

Collared sparrowhawk. 154326 ers are grey-brown with white barring. Their eyes are yellow and they have huge yellow/orange feet with very sharp talons. The female is smaller, with a narrower head (their head is small in proportion to their body anyway). When I saw the powerful owl at the Botanics, I was expecting piercing yellow eyes to be staring down at me, but the eyes looked brown. The bird was under a thick canopy of trees and it was quite dark, so I couldn’t see the colours that well, and consequently my photos were ordinary, so I will have to go down yet again on a clear day and try to say hello to the owls again. I went to a great talk given by Craig

Morley about migratory shorebirds sponsored by the Bellarine Landcare Group. The talk was given on World Migratory Bird Day on 11 May. It’s great that the Bellarine Landcare Group organise such interesting and informative information sessions. We are fortunate to live in an area where migratory shorebirds can be seen. The numbers of these birds are rapidly decreasing due to habitat destruction, which is just terrible. I received a lovely email and photo from Susanne from Wallington, who found a raptor (and a half-eaten dove) in her chook pen and managed to take a photo. I think that the raptor is a collared sparrowhawk, as it has very long

legs, a wide-eyed expression (rather than a brown goshawk beetle brow), and a square shaped tail rather than a goshawk rounded tail. I stand to be corrected, but I am pretty sure that Susanne’s raptor is a collared sparrowhawk, I am happy to report that her chooks survived the intrusion of the raptor into their home, but I bet they were pretty shaken up. I also received an email from Susan who has also had a blue budgerigar visit her garden. There may be a few escapees out there in the wilds of Ocean Grove, hopefully all living happily with a flock of sparrows as reported by Coral a few months ago! Jen Carr, jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com

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week we saw a Ring-tail Possum be chased from its habitat into the Barwon estuary to escape being potentially killed by a dog. We have dog control orders in place to not only protect the community but our precious wildlife. Please note our dog control until 1st May. We are experiencing a high number of dog walkers not complying with the regulations. Also note the Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary is a NO DOG ZONE all year round

Barwon Coast is a Committee of Management appointed by the State Government with responsibility for the management of 13km of coastal crown land from 7W Collendina to 42W Blue Rocks, Barwon Heads covering our beautiful beaches in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13thBeach. Our Committee members are local residents appointed with consideration of the skills and experience that they have to offer in the management of this important piece of coastline. OUR ENVIRONMENT BARWON ESTUARY PROJECT The Barwon Estuary Project is an initiative of the Barwon Heads Sustainability Group (BHSG), a sub-group of the Barwon Heads Community Arts Garden Inc. BHSG conducts projects to enhance the local environment and its sustainability.

OCEAN GROVE SURF BEACH COMPLEX Barwon Coast continue to work with the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club to finalise the plans for the redevelopment of the building. The redevelopment of the SLSC And The Dunes café is considered a high priority project and all efforts are being made to finalise the redevelopment plans as soon as is possible; when finalised redevelopment timelines will be established so that work can begin at the earliest opportunity for all concerned. CYLINDERS BEACH ACCESS – 31W BARWON HEADS Barwon Coast is continuing to work

This local community project aims to increase knowledge and appreciation of the biodiversity and fragility of the Barwon Estuary. The project team is calling for participants to record estuary observations online or in a diary, attend workshops, guided walks and expert talks, and contribute to a community publication. As residents and visitors develop a communal understanding of the estuary and become more skilled in sharing their learning and observations via a range of communication strategies, the community will be more motivated and able to collaboratively initiate practical and innovative conservation activities using the infrastructure and experience of existing groups such as Barwon Estuary Watch, Barwon Coast and Barwon Heads Sustainability Group.

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BALLOONS Again recently we experienced a cluster of balloons in the atmosphere that descended upon the middle of the lower sections of the Barwon estuary. Balloons both on the land and in our waterways cause significant harm to wildlife and fish as well as water quality. Balloons are best kept indoors out of harms way. From time to time people release balloons to raise funds, to create awareness of a cause, or to remember a loved on. But there are alternatives such as bubble wands, flying kites, flags or streamers, placement of colourful pinwheels, seaweed wreaths, or have a night even using coloured solar lights. To learn more on the impacts of balloons visit: www.BalloonsBlow.org.

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Pollies at surf night awards SURF lifesaving folk, locals and the region’s political dignitaries turned out for the Ocean Grove SLSC annual presentation awards night at The Dunes Cafe on 14 May. Guests included Federal MP for Corangamite Sarah Henderson, Labor candidate for Corangamite Libby Coker and State Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville. Ocean Grove SLSC confirmed 135 tickets were sold on the night. Notable winners included local ironman champion Guy Kinsey, who won the Barry Renton Memorial Best Competitor Award. Ocean Grove SLSC president Steve Peatling praised Kinsey’s dedication to the surf lifesaving craft to compete in a high level of competition

and his on-going loyalty to club. Kinsey will soon relocate north as he embarks on a new journey with Gold Coast-based Currumbin Beach Vikings SLSC. Popular local Vince 'Cenzo’ Occhipinti won the John Bishop Memorial Best Clubman Award. Patrol volunteers Bec Sampson and Shannon Tierney shared the honour for the Fred Leiper Memorial Best Patrol Person award. In other club news, Ocean Grove SLSC’s membership base is closing in on 900. Earlier this month the club recorded membership at 893. Ocean Grove SLSC will hold its annual general meeting on Sunday 24 July.

Presidential speech: Ocean Grove SLSC president Steve Peatling addresses the night. 154244

Top award: Vince 'Cenzo' Occhipinti wins John Bishop Memorial Best Clubman Award. He is pictured with Federal MP for Corangamite Sarah Henderson.154244 Shared honour: Ocean Grove SLSC's Bec Sampson, centre, and Shannon Tierney both win Best Patrol Person Fred Leiper Memorial. Both are pictured here with Labor candidate for Corangamite Libby Coker, left. 154244

Guy's great win: Guy Kinsey, left, wins Barry Renton Memorial Best Competitor Award. Kinsey was presented with award by Ocean Grove SLSC life member Dave Renton. 154244 Future stars: Ocean Grove SLSC rising talent from left George Wheeldon, James Sampson and James Paterson. 154244

Fun night: Popular Ocean Grove SLSC members Scott McNaughton, left, and Wesley Prosser enjoying the night's festivities. 154244

Good times: Long serving Ocean Grove SLSC members Paddy Kinsey, left, with Cathy Tisdale.

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Cobras kids kicking goals UNDER 9s OGCC White (52) vs South Barwon White (21): Ryder Stewart was terrific in all areas of the ground, Jack Thomson won plenty of the ball, Jackson de Jong’s decision making and ball use was fantastic, Archie Moran captained the team well and Zaden Bell and Harry McGough combined up forward well. OGCC Blue (61) vs Torquay Boak (0): After denying Torquay the opportunity to score with the wind in the first, the team of tireless runners kept surging forward in packs in the second, and soon the results started to flow. Awards: Alexander Morgan, Ben Cirillo, Xavier Bartolo, Jack Vose, Charlie Confoy. OGCC Red (26) vs Torquay McCartney (14) UNDER 10s OGCC Orange (32) vs Queenscliff (42): Standout moments were Finn Reid kicking his first ever goal and Jack Every’s long left foot goals. Awards to Josh Davitt, Mikani Storey, Miller Keck and Jack Every. OGCC Blue (38) vs Grovedale Delaney (23): Despite a number of entries into Grovedale’s forward line in the second half the backline held tight and repelled almost everything that came their way. Awards: Josh Hunt, Austin Webber, Griffin Knowles, Caden Walsh. UNDER 12s OGCC White (26) vs Grovedale Ford (56): The boys really put in a big effort and are starting to show great improvement, although they lost the game it was much closer than the scoreboard suggested. Goals: Austin Derby, Jobe Lange, Connor Asquith and Jack Dodds. Awards: Baxter Lindsay, Connor Asquith, Jack Dodds, Olivier Northam.

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Left footer in action. 154300

A mad scramble for the footy. 154300

Handball over the top. 154300

OGCC Blue (13) vs Leopold Ruggles (75): Leopold had some great height the our boys battled hard. Awards: Bailey Prato for having his best game this season, Tom Gross who was strong in the ruck, Xavier Eales for showing determination and Preston Rokesky, who again showed some great courage. OGCC Orange (35) vs Anglesea (68): Led by captains James Crosswell and Oscar Kopec-Teague the boys

showed courage and versatility. Senior players Nick Gibbon, Toby Gill and Hamish Green used the wind well and directed play. Ryan Drinkwater and Noah Collins were electric. Toby Gill took some hangers with Dylan Grace delivering well. Awards: Josh Giblin, Ryan Drinkwater, Tyson Garner, Tom Buttler. UNDER 14s OGCC 1 (56) vs Lara 1 (28): In what was a tight contest for three quarters,

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Groms on the attack WITH two competitions in three weeks, it’s been a busy time for the 13th Beach Boardriders. While both events were epic, the conditions for each were at the opposite ends of the wave spectrum. In the first event, the 13th Grove crew took on Heads at Beacon in what can only be described as a very fierce but fun Battle of the Bridge. The battle over which town’s surfers owned bragging rites for local surfing supremacy. Sponsored by the Barwon Heads Community Bank, this annual freefor-all was a tough battle with a little controversy thrown in. While the small waves were perfect for the Super Groms' first appearance at Beacon, it was difficult for the Open surfers to develop momentum in the small shifty peaks. As in the football and netball battle held at the same time, the Heads team took this year’s title. The second event was the penultimate competition of the season. Sponsored by Tonik, the event saw perfect barrelling waves in the four to six foot range at Beacon, probably the best competition conditions the club has seen in a long time. With aggregate ratings close in all divisions and exceptional waves on offer, the judge’s task was exceptionally difficult to separate winners from losers in what was a barrelfest. The Super Groms also had excellent conditions at Mick’s Steps,

Grove and really shredded in the near perfect two-foot peelers. Results Super Groms Under 10: 1st Jerry Kelly, 2nd Monty Mason, 3rd Ted Conroy, 4th Max Bassett. Under 12: 1st Isaiah Norling, 2nd Jack Bassett, 3rd Charlie Cox, 4th Charlie Farrer. Under 14: Zeph Lamperd, 2nd Sean Rielly, 3rd Ellie Harrison, 4th Charlie Mahoney. Seniors Cadets: 1st Charlie Mahoney, 2nd Ellie Harrison, 3rd Sean Rielly, 4th Zeph Lamperd. Junior Men: 1st Marcel Laidlaw, 2nd Evan Tresidder, 3rd Harry Mahoney, 4th Charlie Mahoney. Senior Men: 1st Shawn Todd, 2nd Damien Robertson, 3rd Christian Prichard, 4th Shane Vincent. Open B: 1st Mitch Hoyer, 2nd Todd Sapovski, 3rd Leigh Butcher, 4th Sam Fitzgerald. Open A: 1st Shawn Todd 2nd Danny Dales-Sutton 3rd Billy Harrison 4th Lochie Keath For a full display of photos and for the last club information head to our Facebook page. The final competition for 2015-16 13th Beach Boardriders will be held on 3 June. Hope to see you there or in the surf. - Gaz

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Tough day for the Waves WOMEN’S DIVISION 1 Surfside Waves 0 lost to Kardinia 4 ANOTHER tough night at home this week, as the Waves struggled to contain Kardinia’s run. Surfside played some good football, but was caught out in the first half by a couple of breakthroughs after heavy Kardinia pressure. Madi Wilding was great in goal as usual and Jasmine Pickett, then Maddie Hill swept well under pressure. The backline held reasonably well with Kate Elstone and Neisha Pearson, then Mel DeBruin and Emma Riley holding Kardinia out. Gina Murphy had a great game in midfield, keeping the team up, plus holding the ball and starting some great plays with Jordan Tabakovic, Cath Sattler and Lexi Pearson. The wingers, Indiah Van Galen, Steffi Wallace, Faye Kendall, Allana Gilbee (who could have had a penalty), and later on Emma Riley, worked hard for little reward, as Kardinia scored another two in the second half even though the Waves were playing better by then and a couple of the Kardinia goals were unlucky rebounds. Overall Kardinia had the run and deserved the win. Surfside Waves 1 drew with Barwon 1 The waves started off a little tentatively for the first 20 minutes, with player of the match Madi Wilding making crucial saves to keep her side in the game. The back four were their usual reliable selves. Jasmine Pickett is looking better every week at sweeper, supported by Kate Elstone, Mel Debruin, Emma Riley, then Neisha Pearson. Allana Gilbee put in great efforts up front, then again in midfield later in the game. Once the team started playing its own game, it became very tight, but the deadlock was broken by a beautiful chip by star striker Lexi Pearson at 65 minutes. Cath Sattler, Jordan Tabakovic and Gina Murphy got control of the midfield, shutting down Barwon’s danger players. Indiah van Galen had a standout game on the wing and Steffi Wallace and Faye Kendall worked hard up and down the wings to keep Barwon under pressure. Barwon equalised in the 79th minute with a bit of a scrappy goal, but overall the draw was a fair result.

The Surfside Waves Under 15 boys team prepare for action. 154013

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Drysdale on run to finals DRYSDALE is knocking on the door of the Bellarine Netball League A Grade finals after knocking off Queenscliff in a dominant display. The Hawks led at every change to run out 55 to 39 winners - but are still two games outside the four when play resumes this weekend after a bye last weekend. In B Grade, the Hawks scraped home by six goals against the Coutas. Queenscliff mounted a comeback in the third quarter, but Pru Laws,

Ebony Tabakovic and Laura Dreher steady their side to run out 44 to 38 victors. The Hawks are three games plus percentage outside the top four. The C graders suffered a three-goal loss to Queenscliff. Scores were level at quarter time and there was only a goal in it at half time - with Drysdale leading. Queenscliff then took control and led by four at the last change and held on. Jessica Arnott, Sarah Reyment and Isabella Edwards were brave in defeat.

Jemma Kiddle at goal attack for the Hawks. 154294

The D Grade team sits on the verge of the four after a 15-goal win. Holly Roskosch, Ally Holloway and Sheridan Peacock were best on court for the Hawks. In the junior grades, the under-19 team is second on the ladder while the under-17 (1) side is perched on top of the table while the under-17 (2) side is eighth. The two under-15 teams sit eighth and seventh, while the two under-13 teams are fifth.

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The State Budget Delivered : In Education : $4 million for refurbishment of Ocean Grove Primary School $2.3 million for Bellarine Secondary College $10 million for a new Geelong Technical School In Policing :

$540 million for 400 extra police, this is on top of last yearâ€™s 15 extra local police. Resulting in the reopening of Drysdale, Portarlington and Queenscliff Police Stations Extra funding for CCTVâ€™s across the State

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Kal Rawson. 154007

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Brock Wells pitching. 154007

Olivia Symonds. 154007

A NUMBER of students at Saint Ignatius College are currently competing at the elite level of their varied sports. Kal Rawson (11 Sanchez) Canoe Polo: Kal represented Victoria for the fourth time in the National Canoe Polo Championships and came away with a fourth straight gold medal. Kal also played in the under-21 team as well as the Open Men’s B team. The under-21 team went through the tournament undefeated. The Open Men’s B team had some great wins and some very close games to place 6th out of a field of 10. Kal competed against men who are the best canoe polo players in the country. Kal explains how he started to compete in canoe polo. “The coach lives in Barwon Heads and invited young people in Barwon Heads to start four years ago and the Geelong team, comprising mostly Barwon Heads boys, has won the Nationals ever since.“ This Geelong team is competing nationally. During the season Kal trains four times a week after school and develops his skills. He enjoys the sport because it keeps him fit, in the outdoors, among a good group of people and there are many new friends to meet locally in Australia and overseas. In 2020 he is hoping to go to the World Games and play in the under-21 or Open Men’s team. By 2024 it is hoped the sport will be in the Olympics and he hopes to go to compete in them. Kal’s mother adds: “The Vic team comprised of 13 children from the Geelong Canoe Polo Club, plus the coach. 11 of these live in Barwon Heads as well as the coach, which is incredible. A fantastic achievement for the coach as he definitely has Geelong leading the way in youth and juniors. Victoria also won the overall aggregate for the entire competition by quite a big margin. This is also made possible by the partnership with Barwon Sports Academy as six of the athletes, including Kal, have scholarships with them”. Marcus Neild St Ignatius alumni, Class of 2015, began to play earlier this year as well, and represented Victoria at the Nationals at Kardinia pool in the B team, which were successful in winning a silver medal. Tahlia Rawson (9 Isore) is following in her brother’s footsteps and now also competes in canoe polo and recently represented Victoria in the juniors and under-18 Women’s team coming third overall in the former. She explains: “I started after I attended carnivals my brother competed in and decided I would like to have a go, too. There is a girls team now from Geelong. I like it as there is always a good environment and it is something different. During on-season I train two days a week. Also I enjoy playing netball and basketball. I like canoe polo as I can develop skills, learn to read other players and see where they are going, it is excit-

Tahlia Rawson. 154007 ing and could be dangerous but we wear protective masks to protect us well." Billy Harrison (10 Morse) Surfing: Billy competed in the Australian Titles in Stradbroke Island in December last year as part of the Victorian team. Placing third for under-16 which also entitled him a place for the under-16 in the Australian Team for the ISA World Juniors in Portugal in September this year. He also competed in the Australasian Subway Pro Junior series in 2016, placing second in Philip Island, 13th in Middleton, South Australia, third in Wollongong, NSW, and 13th in Cronulla, NSW. He has finished the ranked 8th Pro Junior series for Australasia. Billy says: “I like surfing as it is so much fun. I am able to meet new friends from those I meet at the events. It is an exciting sport. I am preparing for Portugal by surfing a lot, training involving fitness training in the gym to develop strength. I will also spend some time at the Surfing Australia high performance training in preparation. I am one of the school tag team comprising seven students who will be competing in Phillip Island at the Victorian schools titles." The team comprises Tom Harrison, Ben Farmer, Arkie Williams, Body Williams, Zeph Lampard and Lucy Naylor and himself. Billy has experienced and developed his skills further surfing overseas in both Indonesia and Hawaii. Olivia Symonds (8 Castillo) Tennis: In April, Olivia, 14, competed in the National Grass Court Championship in Adelaide ranking her in the top 32 players for her age group in Australia. Olivia made it to round two of the championship only to be beaten by the semi-finalist. Olivia played in the under-18 Victorian team in Albury against the other states. She trains two nights per week with the National Academy at Melbourne Park and she is in the Barwon Sports Academy in Geelong where she practices three nights per week.

She says: “I like tennis because it is fun, l like the competition, developing skills and making friends. I would like to become a professional tennis player and will need to continue to develop my skills well to get on the tour. My father was a pro-golfer so our family is into sport. My strength is forehand and a priority at the moment is working on the second serve.” Olivia’s local coach Ry Davies has coached her since she began her tennis journey at the age of nine. “Ry is an exceptional coach and is a great mentor to me, always supporting me on and off the court including gaining a sponsorship with Babolat Australia my racquet of choice,” she said. Brock Wells (10 Kostka) Baseball: Brock was recently selected to play in the Australian Baseball Development squad. He will spend a good few weeks at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast training for possible drafting into the Major League Baseball in the USA. All the current manager and recruitment staff of MLB teams will be there. Brock developed an interest in baseball as his father’s friend played the game and he wanted to try something new. “Everyone is always involved in each game was makes it so enjoyable. I was selected for the Australian Baseball Development Squad after I played in the Nationals in Sydney this year. Last year I was picked for another academy in Melbourne - the Melbourne Aces Academy and from there the coach of Baseball Victoria selected me to join the Australian squad,“ he said. Brock’s regular training program involves batting practice, individual fielding, defence and running. Brock is hoping to be selected for the under-18 Australian team to play in Japan later this year, and next year his dream is to be selected by an American College. His favourite position is pitching. - Information provided by Director Of Sport Andrew Philp and interviews by Head of Development Claire Hewitt.

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Ruck contest: Queenscliff and Drysdale do battle at the centre bounce. 154299

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Coutas end Hawks’ run THE Hawks' giant-killing run came to an end after BFL ladder leader Queenscliff toppled Drysdale by 57 points on 14 May. Drysdale, which sits in eighth spot with a 3-5 record after eight rounds, defeated last season’s BFL grand finalist Torquay by nine points at the Hawks nest on 7 May. The exciting victory over the Tigers came after Drysdale’s upset win over reigning BFL premier Geelong Amateur in April. Drysdale led by six points against Queenscliff at half time but were overrun by the Coutas, who kicked 15 goals compared to the Hawks’ four majors in the second half. Final scores were Queenscliff 20.6 (126) to Drysdale 10.9 (69) in the game played at Queenscliff Recreation Reserve. Hawk Sam Edwards kicked three goals for the visitors, while team-mate Simon Scott booted two majors. Drysdale recorded a comprehensive 60-point win over Queenscliff in the reserves grade. Final scores Drysdale 12.14 (86) to Queenscliff 3.8 (26). The Hawks now sit in second position on the BFL ladder with a 6-2 record after eight rounds. Queenscliff failed to score a goal in the first half. Drysdale player Joshua Walsh kicked three goals, while team-mates Jake Basterfield, Lane Sharrock and Mitch Simons all booted two goals. BFL SENIORS SCOREBOARD ROUND 8 QUEENSCLIFF 16.11(107) DEFEATED DRYSDALE 12.10(82) DRYSDALE Goals: S. Edwards 3, S. Scott 2, S. Wild, J. Rushton, J. Love, M. Pigott, M. Scott. Best: J. Love, M. O’Dowd, M. McGuire, B. Ryan, B. Mannix, M. Pigott.

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Hawk Mitch’s league honour By MARK HEENAN

Mitch McGuire was best afield for the BFL on Saturday. 154555 Picture: JAMIE CULLUM

Big win to Bellarine Drysdale’s Emma Allwright was instrumental in the Bellarine Netball League’s 52-30 win against Heathcote Netball League on Saturday. 154554 Picture: JAMIE CULLUM

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DRYSDALE gun midfielder Mitch McGuire was thrilled to come away with the Brian ‘Bull’ Bennett Medal in the Bellarine Interleague win over Heathcote on Saturday 21 May. McGuire, who won the Drysdale Football Club senior best and fairest last season, said it was a nice surprise to claim the best on ground award. The 20-year-old who kicked one goal, was rewarded for his good work across the midfield. “It came as a little bit of a (surprise),” McGuire said. “Last year I made the Bellarine Interleague squad, but did not make the final side. “I have improved on my footy and I knew I had a few touches but few of the other boys had a good day as well. “It is a bit of an honour.” McGuire was one of three Drysdale representatives in Bellarine’s 80-point win over Heathcote and District Football League at Ocean Grove’s Shell Road Reserve. He was joined by Hawk tall Josh Rushton and Kyle Davis, who played on the wing. “Kyle (Davis) is pretty athletic, so he can play anywhere,” McGuire said. “(Rushton) can go down forward and can go down back.” Final scores Bellarine 21.25(151) to Heathcote and District Football League 10.11(71). Home side Bellarine slammed on 10 goals in the final quarter to run away with a 13-goal plus win. Visitors Heathcote were competitive for three quarters and trailed by 13 points at three-quarter time. Bellarine’s win over Heathcote snapped a three-game losing streak at Interleague level. Bellarine last tasted an Interleague victory against Western Border Football League in 2012 after defeats to Murray in 2013, Casey in 2014 and Wimmera last year. Bellarine forward Portarlington’s Dylan Weir kicked five goals, while BFL leading goal-kicker Queenscliff’s Daniel Degois booted four majors. It was a good weekend for the BFL after the Bellarine defeated Heathcote by a whopping 129 points in the Under 18 curtain raiser game. Final scores Bellarine 23.21(159) to Heathcote and District Football League 4.6(30). Drysdale’s Ben Mannix was the sole Hawk representative who played. In other club news, Drysdale will meet Newcomb in their inaugural Indigenous round nine game this Saturday at home to coincide with the AFL’s Indigenous round. Saturday’s Indigenous game against the Power will be a family day for the Hawks and entry is free for all patrons. Senior game starts at 2.15pm at Mortimer Oval.