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BELLARINE’S NUMBER ONE NEWSPAPER
17 - 23 JANUARY, 2025
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Grubbers back from the brink
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Ocean Grove’s recent form in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 Grade comp has been encouraging. The Grubbers are not only now two games clear of relegation, they are half a game outside the top four. This was all after a stunning win against Barrabool on January 11 where Grove needed 13 runs from the final over. Skipper Fletcher Long played a leader’s innings and hit the winning runs of the final scheduled ball of the game. Pictured is Barrabool dangerman and star batter Kane Pickering being bowled by Taylor Harvey. It summed up the day for Ocean Grove. After the Bulls got off to a good start, they never really punished the bowling and it allowed the Grubbers back into the game. For more pictures see page 25 and for the full report see page 27
Plaque honours stalwarts By Jena Carr An Ocean Grove specialist disability accommodation project has a new plaque recognising special members of the community. The plaque was installed at the specialist disability accommodation residence, officially opened last year on August 27, following a $6500 donation by the Lions Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads. Former president Graham Mulroney said the plaque recognised the three key people from the club who drove the project from the beginning but died before the plaque’s installation. “Ed Corless is the donor of land that we used in another part of Ocean Grove to raise
money for this project,” he said. “Bill Willocks was the project manager for our work to raise funds, and John Brady was the energy and leadership for the project. “All three were modest people, but I think they would be very proud of how the project has been completed, and we’re delighted to see them recognised in that way. “It’s just wonderful and it’s been an objective of our club for many years to develop housing for community benefit and we’re just delighted to see it completed.” President Dr Bob Marmion said the club aimed to help ensure people living with a disability had a place they could call home in the community. “Our club is deeply proud the plaque dedicates the building to the three Lions Club
members who have passed,” he said. The project was delivered through a partnership between Geelong-based service provider genU and the Lions Club to provide a purpose-built home in Ocean Grove. genU chief executive Clare Amies said the specialist disability accommodation was a beautiful and modern residence that residents were “very proud to call home”. “We are grateful for this successful community partnership and making another step towards building genuinely inclusive communities,” she said. “genU puts clients at the centre of everything we do, and I know the Lions Club members put the community at the centre of all its important work. “We also share the belief that people with
disability need access to their community, and appropriate modern housing gives residents and their families confidence, ease and self-respect. “Built to meet Class Three High Physical Support standards, liveability was very much front of mind in the design, incorporating feedback from our residents and families. “There are separate bedrooms, all with ensuites, and common living areas including one to cater for family visits. The residence has also been designed for 24/7 supported independent living.” The home currently has one vacancy available, and people can visit genu.org. au/ser vices/disability-ser vices/housingand-living-supports/ocean-grove for more information.
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