NEWS DESK Oxley in charge: Crs Oxley and Staikos have swapped the roles of mayor and deputy mayor of Kingston. Picture: Supplied
Young readers up for the challenge KINGSTON and Frankston libraries are among a group of municipalities signed up to the Summer Reading Club. Both regions will take part in the summer reading challenge, which encourages children of all ages to get reading, this year exploring the theme of curious creatures. Frankston City’s library engagement coordinator Susan Bentley said “children of all ages can’t wait to explore this year’s theme of curious creatures”. “Children and young people are encouraged to explore and connect with the curiosity of creatures,” she said. “It’s wonderful to explore books that look into the strange, odd, peculiar, funny, unusual, bizarre, weird, eccentric, unexpected, unfamiliar and abnormal.
Such as Ransom Rigg’s series Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. “Why not discuss and consider the concept of curiosity and discovery with your child, while encouraging them to read and spending quality time together. You could even celebrate Australian classics with birthdays including Norman Lindsay’s The Magic Pudding, and May Gibbs’ Snugglepot and Cuddlepie.” The finale will be held at the end of the school holidays. The finale is an invite only event for children who have completed the reading challenge. To find out more or register for the challenge, visit summerreadingclub.org. au
Role reversal for council leadership Continued Page 1 North Ward councillor Steve Staikos was thanked by his fellow councillors as he departed the role. His election as deputy mayor of Kingston was also unopposed. Cr Oxley was the previous deputy mayor. Cr Barth commended his work with staff, councillors and the community. “It’s my pleasure on behalf of all the councillors here and away today to thank you for all of your hard work and energy and effort. It’s been as usual a pleasure to work alongside you. I continue to grow in admiration for you as I have seen you tackle each issue as it came with bravery, insight and intelligence,” she said.
Cr Ron Brownlees said despite their disagreement over the bay trail, that he admired his “ability to guide a group of very different individuals through sometimes difficult conflicting and emotional times.” “I offer my congratulations and thank you for your leadership as our mayor.” Cr David Eden congratulated the outgoing mayor on his “ability to open doors at a government level”. Cr Rosemary West thanked Cr Staikos for an “excellent” term as mayor. Cr Tamsin Bearsley said she “really appreciated” his dedication to the role. Cr Oxley said Cr Staikos should “look back on [his] year as mayor with
absolute pride.” “North Ward residents are incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated representative such as yourself,” she said. “There are a number of issues that have been resolved in your mayoral term that I don’t think would have been resolved without your persistence. That’s something that’s certainly admirable. You are an invaluable asset to the Kingston community.” Crs Geoff Gledhill and George Hua were absent. Cr Gledhill is currently campaigning as the Liberal candidate for the marginal Labor seat of Mordialloc.
Page turner: Poppy and Scarlett, 4 and 6, getting involved with the Summer Reading Challenge. Picture: Supplied
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