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Making memories SEEING or holding everyday items can trigger “long-term and autobiographical memories” for dementia sufferers. The memories can then lead to a relationaship-building conversation. Kylie Knoble, a care manager and dementia consultant based at Mornington, is at the forefront of helping dementia sufferers and their carers: “Research shows that the more support services a person uses, including respite care, the longer their carer will be able to continue in their role,” she said. “This reduces the chance of having to go into residential care.” And with the Mornington Peninsula recording the second highest prevalence of dementia among the state’s municipalities, the importance of Ms Knoble’s role becomes clear. “Forget-me-nots can help with dementia” Page 13 Blasts from the past: Care manager Kylie Knoble, centre, with community support workers Kellie Paydon and Vivien Lougoon, and items used to trigger patient’s memories. Picture: Yanni
Super store bid ‘months away’ Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au THE proposal by German-based Kaufland for a super store at Mornington remains up in the air despite the company being given the go ahead for stores at Dandenong, Chirnside Park and Epping. The state government was last week boasting about attracting “one of the world’s largest retailers to Victoria in a move that will create more than 1500 jobs and inject almost half a billion
dollars into the state’s economy”. Mornington Peninsula Shire and a growing number of residents are objecting to Kaufland being allowed to build on the Bata shoe factory in Nepean Highway. Economic development minister Tim Pallas joined Kaufland Australia managing director Julia Kern on Friday (8 March) for the announcement at the site of the company’s Mickleham distribution centre. Kaufland, which has more than 1230 stores and 150,000 employees across
Europe, is said to be investing $459 million and creating 1600 jobs in establishing its stores and headquarters in Victoria. Government spokesperson Crys Ja said a decision on the Mornington store – one of three that are the subject of an independent advisory committee planning process – “could still be months away”. The mayor Cr David Gill says a Kaufland store in Mornington would have “major implications” for the town. “The proposed location is on the bor-
der of the green wedge [zone] and will destroy the prominent entry gateway to Mornington,” he said. (“Public urged to oppose Kaufland bid” The News 22/1/19). “The establishment of such a major retail site on industrial land outside the Mornington activity centre could have a major impact on the retail economy within the Mornington village and result in vacant shops along Main Street. “Proper planning takes decades and one bad decision can ruin our strategy for shopping precincts overnight.”
Oakbank Road resident Janet Street – who lives near the proposed site – said the development included a 430 vehicle car park and 4000 square metre retail outlet “which will directly compete with established retailers in the shopping precinct”. “A 20-metre sign will be the first thing people will see when driving into Mornington, the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula,” she said. Mr Pallas said planning approval for the first three stores was “a huge notch on Victoria’s belt”.
The new C-Class Sedan. Now with complimentary engine upgrade at Mercedes-Benz Mornington. More power, more action, more drive. The new C-Class Sedan now propels you even further with the complimentary engine upgrade from C 200 to C 300, valued over $8,000. Only until March 31st. C 200 to C 300 Upgrade
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*Offer available on new vehicles ordered and delivered from authorised Mercedes-Benz retailers from 1.1.19 to 31.3.19, unless extended. While stocks last. Not available with any other offer. Not available to Government, Fleet or Rental Customers. Offer based on the manufacturer’s maximum recommended retail price of standard specification vehicles. Vehicle shown includes optional extras available at additional cost.
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• Turbocharged 4-cylinder engine • 19-inch 5 twin-spoke alloy wheels • KEYLESS-GO hands free access • Driving Assistance Package
Mercedes-Benz Mornington 29-31 Mornington-Tyabb Rd (03) 5973 9688 LMCT443 www.mbmornington.com.au