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Our Gal…Melva Grant

25 February, 2015 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

the lovely Melva Grant

How long have you lived in Canowindra?
89 years, I was born here.
Where did you/do you work?I worked at Rosemary Café for 2 years after school then at Bests which was where the IGA is now. I’ve also worked for forty odd years for the Red Cross and the Catholic Women’s Group helping other people.
What are your hobbies?
I love gardening
How do you start your day?
I get Danny off to work and Jack off to school!
What is your worst habit?
Screaming ‘pick up your clothes!’
How do you like your coffee?
I love coffee, my favourite is a latte at Tommys
Who would you like to have dinner with?
The people I have a lot of time for are Dr O’Ryan and Dr Kumar, I think they’re wonderful
Where is your favourite place in the world?
Canowindra, the people who work in the main street are marvellous to elderly people. They have a lot of respect for people my age

 

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