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Got it licked: Ged Head customers Harry and Will enjoy ice cream cones. Picture: Gary Sissons
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Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 9 March 2016
WHEN Kristen and Gerard Lowe saw empty premises in Mordialloc Main St the Parkdale couple took the opportunity to open up a pop-up shop to have some fun but also give something back to the community. More than 30 youngsters, aged between 15 to 24, have gained paid work experience at Ged’s Head ice-cream shop over the summer months. “We always liked the idea of having an icecream shop in Mordialloc and when we saw this empty shop right in the middle we couldn’t resist and then it evolved into a training facility,” Kristen said. Ged Head, named after Gerard’s nickname, opened up just before Christmas and will close its doors for the final time as planned all along after Labour Day Monday (14 March). “It’s fantastic to do it for a short time and the response we’ve had is amazing. It’s been quite overwhelming,” Kristen said. “There’s been a great feeling of goodwill although people are pretty happy when they’re in an ice cream shop anyway.”
Some of the shop’s employees have gained jobs as a result of their work at Ged’s Head since they have had a real-life job and a referee for their CV. Kristen says her three children have also enjoyed the pop-up shop. “It’s been a good experience for them as well and it’s been pretty cool to go to school and say their parents have an ice cream shop.” Husband Gerard has a life insurance business and is back at the work that pays the bills but Kristen would recommend any budding entrepreneurs or community-minded souls to open a pop-up shop. “We’ll probably make a small loss at this stage but nothing too dramatic. We reckon if it’s cost us $20 a day over three months that’s OK.” As for the shop’s future, neighbour Main Street Cafe plans to open an Asian fusion restaurant in a few months’ time. No word yet if ice cream will also be on the menu. Neil Walker
Police patrol Punched for ‘staring’ A 21 YEAR old Morwell man allegedly assaulted a passenger on a Frankston line train whom he accused of “staring” at him. The offender caught the 5pm train to the city, Wednesday 2 March, after drinking at a Frankston house. He moved carriages before approaching the victim, 57, and allegedly punching him. The victim was assisted off the train at Chelsea by a female passenger. The offender also got off at Chelsea, but got back on and exited the train at Mordialloc, where he allegedly stole items from a supermarket. Police said he was physically aggressive and resisted arrest. He was finally subdued by three police, as well as an off-duty officer and the crew of the Chelsea police van. He was cuffed and taken to Moorabbin police station where he was charged with assault and intentionally causing injury and bailed to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court, 6 May.
Bike nicked A MOTORBIKE valued at $6000 was stolen from a Glenola Rd, Chelsea, house, overnight Sunday 6 March. Police believe the offenders jumped a back fence to gain access to a common driveway. They then jemmied open a rear door to steal the bike, walking it out through the garage.
Laptop stolen AN offender entered a Troy St, Bonbeach house, through an unlocked front door and stole a laptop valued at $2500, overnight Friday 4 March. The 40 year old victim slept through the raid and heard nothing. Anyone with information should call Kingston CIU, 9556 6111.
Mail theft charges A MAN will face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, Friday, on 58 charges relating to allegedly stealing mail from apartment blocks throughout the south-eastern suburbs over an extended period. The Cranbourne man, 30, was arrested at a hotel in the city in January. The charges refer to multiple counts of mail theft, activating credit cards, handling stolen goods and deception. Detective Senior Constable Amelia Faulkner, of Kingston CIU, will allege the man had eight bags of stolen mail in his possession.
Bogus withdrawals A WOMAN used a bank statement stolen from a mail box at Patterson Lakes to fraudulently obtain cash from five ANZ bank branches – all in the one day. The woman had attempted a cash withdrawal at a sixth branch – and even asked to take out a loan – but failed the security question and was refused. Detective Senior Constable Amelia Faulkner, of Kingston CIU, said five sums totalling $32,000 – ranging from $5000-$8000 – were fleeced from branches at Balaclava, Frankston, Elsternwick, South Yarra and Prahran, on Tuesday 23 February. But the fraudster slipped up at Dandenong and fled, leaving behind a bogus copy of the victim’s licence, which led to her crimes’ discovery. The woman is described as Caucasian, late 30s, 165-170cm tall, blonde but possibly wearing wigs, wearing an orange top and black leggings. At another time she was wearing sportswear. Anyone with information should call Detective Senior Constable Faulkner, 9556 6111.