Andrew Kerr plans moves for young and old
ÄNDREW Kerr Care at the corner of Barkly Street and Tanti Avenue, Mornington is facing significant changes with the introduction of an intergenerational learning centre and new management.
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THE state government is giving $500,000 towards an educational centre where the old and the young can learn together.
The intergenerational learning centre is being established at Andrew Kerr Care in Tanti Avenue, Mornington by The Herd ILC, run by sisters Anna and Fiona Glumac.
The announcement was made by the government three days before the Andrew Kerr board said it was recommending that the aged care centre’s business and assets be transferred to Uniting AgeWell, which is owned by the Uniting Church.
Age proves no barrier to enjoyment
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A WOMAN who has been a part of Melbourne’s growth and prosperity for more than 100 years celebrated her 108th birthday last week.
Marjorie Andrew, a resident at Benton’s Lodge, Mornington, was born at Moonee Ponds on 15 January 1913.
Speaking to The News last week she said: “I grew up in Mordialloc, attended Mordialloc Primary School and finished my Leaving Certificate at night school.
“My first job was as a clerk with the State Electricity Commission, first in Flinders Street and then Cheltenham.”
After marrying Cyril “Bruce” Andrew at Mordialloc’s St Nicholas Church in May 1939, Ms Andrew faced the prospect of losing her husband when WWII broke out just four months later.
Mystery surrounds ‘silent’ kidnap victim
Trading places: Dave Arnott was more than pleased to receive a Laurel and Hardy sculpture from his friend Dave “Norm” Lowe after thieves stole his shop’s signature Charlie Chaplin manikin.
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SOMETHING good often follows something bad, so it’s not surprising to hear that the theft of a much-loved manikin from outside a Hastings coffee outlet last week had its silver lining the next day.
Dave Arnott, proprietor of Golden Eagle Coffee on Marine Parade, was devastated when “Floyd” – a Charlie Chaplin replica – was kidnapped by two hoons who drove past and snatched him from outside his premises.
Crash, bang … over she goes
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A DELIVERY van was knocked over onto its side in a crash with a car at Balnarring, on Monday (18 January).
The two-vehicle crash was in the shopping area of Russell Street about 12pm.
Paramedics assessed the driver of the van and a woman in her 70s who was taken to Frankston Hospital in a stable condition with upper body injuries.
Police and Balnarring CFA crews attended. Captain Graeme Briggs said the woman possibly had a “medical episode” before the crash.
A tow truck righted the van and towed both vehicles away.
Age proves no barrier to enjoyment
Picture: Gary Sissons
A WOMAN who has been a part of Melbourne’s growth and prosperity for more than 100 years celebrated her 108th birthday last week.
Marjorie Andrew, a resident at Benton’s Lodge, Mornington, was born at Moonee Ponds on 15 January 1913.
Speaking to
The News last week she said: “I grew up in Mordialloc, attended Mordialloc Primary School and finished my Leaving Certificate at night school.
“My first job was as a clerk with the State Electricity Commission, first in Flinders Street and then Cheltenham.”
After marrying Cyril “Bruce” Andrew at Mordialloc’s St Nicholas Church in May 1939, Ms Andrew faced the prospect of losing her husband when WWII broke out just four months later.