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Knitters get that warm, fuzzy feeling BUSY lunchtime knitters at Somerville Primary School have been working hard with a very special project in mind. They, along with family members and staff, are creating squares to be sewn together to make blankets to be donated to The Salvation Army. The warm blankets will make a difference to those struggling with the cold. “The children love being involved, and it has been wonderful to see them developing their skills, making new friends and developing a sense of pride in contributing to a project that is helping others,” Chaplain Kylie Nicholas said. Chaplain Nicholas, who started the knitting club this year, said she had been “blown away by the incredible level of support the project has received”. See story Page 5
Stitch in time: Lynette Florance, Georgia Pulling, Kath Bellchambers, The Salvos’ Neil Lund, school chaplain Kylie Nicholas, Salvos chaplain Graeme Hallett, Judy Bray, Leanne Dupas and Chris Hawet. Pupils Will, Georgia, Hannah, Josh, Eve, Temeika, Olivia, Taya, Allira, Sophie, Yasmin, Ella, Kayla, and Cameron with samples of their work. Picture: Yanni
Shire in hunt for new boss after CEO calls time Steve Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire CEO Carl Cowie has quit the top job. Lured from private industry in November 2014 the almost-$400,000 man issued an email to the shire’s 900-odd staff on Thursday 30 August telling them of his decision. Although required to give three months’ notice it is expected he and the council will negotiate a payout
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enabling him to leave early to take up a position as CEO of the Shire of Nillumbik. The mayor Cr Bryan Payne said “on behalf of the council and the community, I thank Carl for his major contribution [to] the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council over the past four years”. “The restructuring of council operations, and the implementation of new technology, will ultimately translate into major savings and enable the
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council to operate in a more efficient manner for ratepayers,” he said. “Carl, through his personal and caring involvement with staff and many organisations throughout the shire, has helped build a strong sense of community within and outside the organisation. “The council has appreciated Carl’s professional contribution to the development of the Mornington Peninsula Shire and wishes him every success in the future.”
The mayor said the Scottish-born Mr Cowie had achieved “specifics” set by council which had led to “savings of more than $7 million, much of which would be ongoing”. A qualified accountant with an MBA, and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Mr Cowie’s resignation came soon after the shire advertised his position under a mutual arrangement giving him six months’ notice of their intention to not automatically reappoint him. (“Market test for
CEO’s job” The News 18/6/18). At the time, Cr Payne issued a statement saying the decision “is not a reflection on the performance of the CEO, but rather council exercising due diligence to ensure that the most appropriate person is in place to lead the organisation into the future”. At the time Mr Cowie told The News he had “been strongly encouraged to re-apply and I have advised that I will be doing that”. Continued Page 12
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