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CHRISTMAS IN THE VALLEY KENILWORTH COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EVE PARTY

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t’s that time of year again with Christmas just around the corner and Santa will once again be dropping into the Kenilworth Show Grounds, on Monday 24 December for a visit to the annual Kenilworth Community Christmas Eve Party.

This annual festive night has lots of family fun to be enjoyed. The committee has carefully selected a range of rides to suit all ages with the return of the giant slide, jumping castle, cup and saucer ride, rock climbing wall and the ever popular trackless train.

Due to popular demand we have also added two face painters to the mix. There is something for the whole family to enjoy!

• Plus there's mega multi prize draw raffles, generously donated from local businesses to win.

For a relaxing Christmas Eve, bring your picnic rugs, chairs, a drink for the adults and kick back to enjoy all of the free entertainment.

A barbecue dinner will be available, including steak burgers, hamburgers, sausage on bread and hot chips.

• This year the family fun starts from 4pm with Santa set to arrive at 6pm.

• Santa’s special gifts for children on the night can be presourced from any ‘SANTA SHOPS HERE’ locations throughout the township. Look out for the signs in our local business windows.

The Kenilworth Christmas Eve Committee looks forward to seeing you all on the night and we wish everyone a very merry Christmas 2018.

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KENILWORTH "COMMUNITY BUS" PROPOSAL

ecently some Sunshine Coast Council officers met with the Management Committee of the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce to discuss the outline of this proposal. See page 9.

This was followed by a Members Forum of the Chamber at which the members voted to sponsor this proposal on a 12 month trial basis. As a result it now falls to the community to find five to seven people willing to volunteer to form a sub-committee of the Chamber to set up and manage the operation of the 'bus' with the assistance of the Council officers. These volunteers do not have to be members of the Chamber.

If the sub-committee is not formed, the whole proposal will fail.

• It is possible that this will be the last chance for some time for Kenilworth to get some form of public transport. Any person willing to volunteer to be on this sub-committee please contact the President of the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce, Michael Pfeiffer, at the Kenilworth Post Office – phone 5446 0247.

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KENILWORTH POSTAL NOTES

ith Christmas just around the corner, Kenilworth Post Office is gearing up to meet all your Christmas needs – postage, of course – the best way to send presents, and a wide range of “value for money” gift ideas.

Postage Rates: Australia Post continues to offer a reduced postage rate for Christmas “card only” letters. For a standard sized card, it is 65 cents (instead of the normal $1.00) and for large cards the postage is $1.30 (instead of the normal $2.00).

Holders of My Post Concession Cards can continue to use their 60c Concession Stamps for letters as well as Christmas cards.

International “card only” letters will vary in cost depending on weight and their destination. International stamps are GST free and therefore you should not use Domestic stamps (which include GST) on International letters or parcels. International and domestic Christmas stamps are now on sale.

Gifts: Kenilworth Post Office has a wide selection of gifts available for all ages. As we are a Licensed Post Office, we offer a wider range of gifts than just those from the Australia Post catalogue. Our motto has always been good quality at a low price. Santa even gets some of his ideas for presents from the Post Office. If all other ideas fail, make a selection from our range of gift cards.

Kenilworth welcomes Santa Claus: Once again, Kenilworth will be holding a Christmas Eve party at the Kenilworth Show Grounds on Monday, 24 December. One of the highlights is Santa arriving to distribute presents to all the children.

By visiting any of the shops in Kenilworth (including the Post Office) that sell gifts and are displaying the “Santa Shops Here” sign, details can then be provided to ensure that Santa does not miss your child at the Christmas Eve party.

Letters to Santa Claus: We have placed a special “Santa” mailing box just outside the Post Office door for the little ones.

Santa’s address is Santa Claus, North Pole, 9999. Kenilworth Post office has special postcards which children can use to write a message to Santa. Remember, Santa receives lots of mail just before Christmas so by placing the full name and address of the sender and a 65c stamp on the postcard, it is highly likely that Santa will find time to reply before Christmas Day. The closing date for Santa mail this year is Friday, 14 December.

Finally, as we head into the Christmas season, we would like to remind our customers that the mail leaves Kenilworth each weekday at 5.00pm. Please be considerate by not parking in the Mail Contractor’s designated spot after 4.15pm, as he will have a huge amount of mail to load onto his truck by 5pm.

Robyn, Michael and family extend their best wishes to all their valued customers for the Christmas season. We wish you a happy and safe Christmas, and look forward to seeing you again in 2019.

Kenilworth Post Office is open all year round except for Public Holidays.

Open Monday – Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, Saturday 9.00am to 11.30am.

Mary said to Joseph, “Everybody is celebrating our little boy’s birthday at this time, and he will come to all those who invite him to their celebration.”

PEACE AND GOODWILL TO ALL AT THIS VERY SPECIAL TIME. ( Kenilworth and District Christian community ) 2 | 5 DECEMBER 2018

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MAYOR'S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Gympie region…

It’s been wonderful to see our community come together again in 2018 and get in the spirit of the season. The Gympie region holiday spirit is obvious; with so many homes and businesses decorating their buildings with lights and displays for others to enjoy.

If you haven’t already, I encourage you to set an evening aside to check out the hard work of so many families who have spent months preparing their homes for the festive season.

The end of the year is always a busy time in the Gympie region and I, as well as fellow councillors, proudly attended many community Christmas celebrations, break-up gatherings and school awards nights over the past few weeks. Christmas is a time where we, as a community, can collectively celebrate our achievements of the year and come together to remember what’s important – family and friends.

If you are travelling over the Christmas period, please drive to the conditions and take caution on the roads. If you’re staying in the Gympie region, I encourage you to get out and make the most of our local attractions and natural environment.

On behalf of councillors and staff, I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year."

Mick Curran, Gympie Regional Council Mayor

AMBER ALERT! MVFAV VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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ary Valley First Aid Volunteers are looking for new members to join our group. Many volunteers have contributed to the first aid group, each adding and helping to develop the group into what it is has become today. As we all know, volunteers have a shelf life. Health and family matters can influence our availability at times.

If you have some spare time and would like to learn first aid skills, come along to one of our meetings. The knowledge that you gain will last you a lifetime.

Come and meet us at our events. It can be fun and is also a great way to support your community.

• If you have an interest in joining MVFAV please ring Wayne Lashmar, President of MVFAV on this number – 5446 0723.

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KENILWORTH COMMUNITY WELLBEING PROJECT

ur wonderful natural environment in the Mary River Valley looked at its best after good rains in October. The fertile river flats and gentle ridges leading to the forested ranges in the background are a very special aspect of the Mary River Valley. It is important that we see this beauty and acknowledge it.

At this time of the year, leading up to Christmas, not everyone can be aware of this beauty as some of us are dealing with personal challenges that can seem insurmountable. Those of us who are educated in mental health issues know that with help and support most challenges can be resolved.

We have people in Kenilworth and the surrounding area who have this knowledge. It is important to be willing to ask anyone who seems not to be their usual selves if they are feeling ok. It is the first step towards getting help for the person.

We are steadily putting in place a network of “community connectors” for Kenilworth; people who have mental health first aid knowledge.

I am delighted to have people contacting me about this “wellbeing project”. Already assistance has been given to some local residents. My plan is to extend this network to other Mary River Valley towns, Brooloo, Imbil, Kandanga, Amamoor and Dagan.

I hope we can all enjoy the festive holiday season and New Year.

Enjoy your family and friends and above all else, have fun.

Bob Sample, bobsample2@skymesh.com.au – 0408 983 207.

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KENILWORTH

IN WHICH ORDER DID KENILWORTH SHOPS OPEN?

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n 1924 2 January, the first commercial business in the township opened – Tanner’s General Store.

Building owned by Richard Walter Sims – now Kenilworth Bakery.

(Reference – Diary of Winnie Grace Sims, "January 1924 – Wednesday 2, Arthur started in business in the township of Kenilworth.")

1925 • Kenilworth Post Office – now private residence. (Reference Nambour Chronicle 17.7.1925, page 3) • Butcher Shop – now the pizza shop. (Reference Nambour Chronicle 17.7.1925, page 3) • Tait & Muller’s Garage – now the Bottlemart shop. (Reference "Hinka Booma to Kenilworth", page 34) 1926 Bill Allen’s Sawmill commenced operation – now part of the Kenilworth Hall grounds. (Reference Inventory of Sawmills and Tramways, page 165 www.agriculture.gov.au/ SiteCollectionDocuments/rfa/regions/qld-south-east/culturalheriatage/forest-industry-places/pdf/qld_se_saw7.pdf) 1930 Alex and Minnie McGinn built their retirement home – now Nana McGinns. (Reference Nambour Chronicle 28.11.1930, page 9) 1932 Arthur Tanner’s General Store moved to larger premises – now Kenilworth Friendly Grocer. (Reference Nambour Chronicle 2.12.1932, page 8) 1933 • February – shop and residence constructed for Mr C. Cole –

now the Top Café. (Reference Nambour Chronicle 10.2.1933, page 8) • February 16 – the Kenilworth Farmers Co-operative General Store officially opened for business – now West N Colour Clothing store. (Reference Brisbane Courier, 11.2.1933, page 7) • Scargill’s Café opened at the Corner of Elizabeth and Charles Streets – Affordable on Elizabeth now on that site – as original burnt down in November, 1948. (Reference Nambour Chronicle 7.10.1932, page 7) 1936 Sims Bros second garage Corner Elizabeth and Phillip Streets moved from original site next to the current newsagency.

(Reference Nambour Chronicle, 4.9.1936, page 5) 1939 Kenilworth Hotel began serving the district. (Reference Courier Mail, 17.11.1939, page 19) The Kenilworth & District Historical Association Inc would like to thank all those who have supported the Kenilworth Historical Museum during 2018.

• The Museum is now closed on Sunday but will re-open in 2019 with a new display covering the 100 years since the first Kenilworth Show was staged by its residents.

Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year to all.

Lenore Meldrum President, Kenilworth & District Historical Association Inc.

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MARY VALLEY – THE COMMUNITY THAT CONTINUES TO GIVE!

he team at Friends of Amamoor are once again overwhelmed at the support that we received at our November Cheers 'N Beers. Everyone who came along gave very generously to one of our young residents, Jarrah, and his family.

Jarrah is in hospital in Brisbane and is working hard to recover from the neurological affects that have been caused by Wilson Disease. To learn more about his story or to donate, please check out his Go Fund Me page.

We are all getting very excited as plans are well underway for our End-of-Year-Celebration!

• Bring the family along to this fun-filled afternoon and evening, held at the Amamoor Railway Station on Friday 14 December.

From 3-5pm free kid’s activities – storytelling, a visit from the Cherry Ripes, art and craft, singalongs and circle games, face painting and lots more. 4pm Cooking demonstration with Peter Wolfe. 5pm Santa visits.

5-8pm Twilight markets, food trucks and live music by Andrew Noy. Plus the Railway Crossing Bar will be open.

6.30pm Arrival of the MV Rattler followed by fireworks at 7.30pm.

Keep an eye on our Facebook event www.facebook.com/ events/925978970929592/ for updates and information about stalls and food trucks. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Julia Tidy, FoA President – 0404 747 495

THE MARY VALLEY RATTLER CHRISTMAS TRAIN

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he Mary Valley Rattler will celebrate its first Christmas since regular services resumed with a special Twilight Christmas Train journey, along with the opportunity to take your own photos with Santa Claus every Sunday in December in the lead up to Christmas.

The inaugural Mary Valley Rattler Twilight Christmas Train will depart historic Gympie Station on Tozer Street on Friday 14 December at 5.30pm, on an extended return trip to Amamoor Station.

Mary Valley Rattler Chairman Ian McNicol said the Rattler’s Twilight Christmas Train is a rare opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of the scenic Mary Valley at night.

“It’s not often you get to see the sun setting across the Mary Valley from aboard a fully restored vintage locomotive, and it will be just on dusk when the Twilight Christmas Train pulls in to the station at Amamoor,” Mr McNicol said. “The Amamoor community’s End-ofYear-Celebration will be in full swing by the time the Rattler arrives and there’ll be food vans, market stalls and also a bar to enjoy with dinner.

Before the journey back, the people of Amamoor have something else up their sleeve too – a display of fireworks that promises to add an extra touch of magic to what will be a very special evening.”

• Bookings for the MV Rattler’s Twilight Christmas Train and Boxing Day are essential – adults $55, children aged 4-12 $30.

In keeping with the festive spirit, visitors to the historic Gympie Station are welcome to bring along their camera every Sunday in December and have their photo taken with Santa Claus aboard the Mary Valley Rattler. Between 12.30pm – 2pm while the Rattler rests at Platform 1 – in between its morning and afternoon journeys, St. Nick will be on hand to capture a special memory for Christmas in 2018, with no ticket purchase required.

The Rattler will maintain its regular schedule of morning and afternoon departures every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday throughout December, with the exception of Boxing Day, 26 December, when only one service will depart Gympie Station on the round trip to Amamoor via Dagun, at 10am, return 1pm. For bookings call 5482 2750. Wheelchair access is available.

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COMMUNITY GHEERULLA GEMS – 2018 DIVISION 4 CHAMPIONS!

What's in the Spotlight Join in the festive spirit There are lots of wonderful Christmas and New Year activities across the Coast this month, from carols and markets to fabulous Christmas light displays. To find out what’s on, grab a copy of the My Christmas publication, produced by My Weekly Preview and council, or head to our website.

Go on a story walk Get outside, explore nature and enjoy story time! Sunshine Coast Libraries and Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens have joined forces to present a Story Walk. Taking place from 15 December to 25 January, pages from a popular children’s book will be spread throughout the gardens so families can follow the pages and read the book on their walk.

Changes to council hours Over the festive season, there are some changes to opening hours for our customer contact counters, reception desks and development information service counters. The Caloundra, Maroochydore and Nambour offices will be closed from 27 to 28 December, however you can still contact us via phone, email, web chat and web call back. For full details visit council’s website.

Power up with solar Do you have solar? Knowing when to use your appliances can save you money on your power bill. If you’re on a low solar feed in tariff – use your appliances between 9am to 3pm.

If you’re on a bonus feed in tariff – use your appliances at night. Find out more by visiting council's saving with solar webpage.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am 6 December, Nambour 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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n a hard fought battle I against the Maroochydore Mavericks, the Gheerulla Gems

won the 2018 Division 4 Friday Ladies’ Fixtures competition run through the Maroochydore Tennis Club.

The team won five sets to three, with only two games difference. After reaching the semifinals in 2017, the Gheerulla Gems have achieved their goal in 2018, and are very proud of their efforts.

The Gheerulla Tennis Club is keen to field additional teams in 2019, and welcome any enquiries from interested players.

• Gheerulla Tennis Club currently runs Junior coaching sessions on Tuesday afternoons (4-7 years from 3.30–4.15pm; 7+ years from 4.15–5.00pm) with qualified coach, Rob Schmitt.

• Social tennis is played on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm onwards, and courts are available for hire (day or night) on weekdays and weekends.

Should you have any enquiries regarding fixtures, Junior coaching or court hire, please contact either Sue Field (0412 495 169), Robyn Pfeiffer (0403 516 699) or Melba Woods (5446 0242). We look forward to welcoming new players and members in 2019.

Pictured L-R Robyn Pfeiffer, Mary Loweke, Shirley Wallace (Maroochydore Tennis Club), Sue Field, Melba Woods and Jenny Carlson (absent Cheryl Maddock).

KENILWORTH FREEMASONS BACK DROUGHT-AFFECTED QLDERS

elping drought-affected Queenslanders is something H Kenilworth Freemasons are

passionate about, having recently teamed up with Hand Heart Pocket, the charity of Freemasons Queensland to provide $3000 towards their Drought Disaster Relief Appeal.

The initiative, which has seen Hand Heart Pocket donate an additional two dollars for every one dollar donated by its members and Masonic Lodges, meant that the Kenilworth Freemasons’ $1000 contribution has been tripled.

Kenilworth Masonic Lodge representative Colin Elrington said members were quick to turn their charitable efforts towards the cause.

“Fundraising for drought-affected Queenslanders aligns with our goal of helping those in need, and with Hand Heart Pocket’s addition to our donation, we’ve been able to provide $3000,” Colin said. “It’s really good to know that our contribution will be going towards supporting both families and communities impacted by the drought.”

Hand Heart Pocket CEO Gary Mark said the response has been amazing: “We are grateful to the Kenilworth Freemasons for their efforts,” Gary said. “Freemasons across the state have rallied to make a significant contribution towards providing a hand-up for drought-affected families and communities – collectively contributing over $435,000 with Hand Heart Pocket over the past six weeks. This takes the total funds distributed over the last four years, on behalf of Freemasons, to almost $1.44 million, this is a huge effort across our membership”.

With this money, Hand Heart Pocket will provide eftpos cards to be distributed through its partners on the ground so that funds can get to where they are needed most, helping to put food on the table and pay for essential bills.

“We’ll be working with the Western Drought Appeal and their associated distribution channels, the Rural Financial Counselling Service, Qld Education and the School of Distant Education parent support group to distribute the eftpos cards to where they are needed most,” said Gary.

As an independent charity founded by the Freemasons of Queensland, Hand Heart Pocket helps in areas that have limited access to other funding and working with other charities to identify and fund initiatives that have real, life-changing potential. We also collaborate with Masonic Lodges across Queensland and help individuals in times of extreme need to get them back on their feet. For details visit www.handheartpocket.org.au

RAINFALL MOY POCKET – NOVEMBER 2018 by Graham Brennan This November we had 55mm. Last November we had 122mm. The 17 year average for November being 90mm. We had rain on five days. The 17 year average being 11 days. The three months of Spring 247mm. Last Spring 454mm. The 17 year average being 221mm.

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COMMUNITY THIS 'N THAT

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AC’s big event – 2018 Kenilworth ArtsFest – is now behind us and we can see daylight again!

We have a few things in the pipeline. One is Santa’s Soiree 6pm Saturday 8 December at McGinns with their delicious canapés. This is one of our “local events” and these are always enjoyable evenings. McGinns are taking bookings.

And on to next year. Our AGM will be on 4 March 2019 at Kenilworth Bowls Club. We are hoping for a really good attendance. We promise to keep the formalities short and sweet and put on lovely refreshments and some entertainment for your enjoyment.

KAC is supporting a St Patrick’s Day concert on 24 March.

Yes, it’s after after Paddy’s Day but that’s what we call an Irish celebration. Featuring the Tapestry Choir led by Kim Kirkman.

We are also planning some markets for Easter Saturday in Kenilworth Park. Contact Lisa at KAC on 0487 280 828 for details.

There are also some arts / crafts workshops on the drawing board – possibly print making, mosaics, jewellery making and Chinese brush strokes. If you have any suggestions or requests, please let us know.

A big thank you to all our members, volunteers and supporters in the Kenilworth community and beyond. Merry Christmas to everyone and a happy New Year from KAC.

KENILWORTH ARTSFEST 2018 PRIZE WINNERS

of the general ArtsFest exhibition are as follows: Winners Painting – 1st Kym Barrett 'Remarkable Step', 2nd Kym

Tabulo 'Delighting in Marriage Equality', 3rd India Gladwood 'Hinterland Leaves'.

3D Works – 1st Ken Munsie 'Made in China', 2nd Mieke Van Sambeeck 'On Another Path', 3rd Carol Forster 'Light and Shade'.

Kenilworth Art Award – Laura Phillips 'Vista #7'.

Jean Glanvill Memorial Prize / Encouragement Award was won

by Chris Sullivan 'Kondalilla Forest'.

People’s Choice Award – Judith Edwards-White 'A Gentle Touch'.

Poetry Adult Open Theme – 1st Shelley Hansen 'A Day in the Life' and 2nd Jan Doolan 'Cookie’s Cure'.

Poets’ Breakfast Presentation Prize – Jan Bolders 'Bah Humbug!'

Youth Encouragement Awards went to Lili-Rose Jerebine 'The Forest' and Indigo Kapper 'Be Yourself'.

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FAIRFAX ROUNDUP FOR 2018

his is my final column for 2018 so it is worth taking stock of the year’s achievements before plunging into the New Year.

It has been a very busy time in Federal Government and the Sunshine Coast has benefitted significantly from major investment in this region. Let’s start with roads and rail, two big-ticket items that have had a record spend. $1.68billion was allocated to improve and widen the Bruce Highway (bringing the total commitment over two years to $3billion) and $396.5million was announced to upgrade the North Coast Line between Beerburrum and Nambour including track duplication north to Landsborough. These forward-thinking investments will make all the difference as the Sunshine Coast continues its growth trajectory. I also campaigned heavily for fast rail this year and made headway with funding for a business case.

That’s a project I will continue to pursue in 2019.

• The Land 400 deal was a major coup for Queensland which will create a new defence manufacturing industry as was the announcement of a high-speed undersea data cable linking Australia to Asia and the USA from the Sunshine Coast – what a game changer!

• The NBN has continued its roll out and regional areas of the Sunshine Coast such as Kenilworth were prioritised. Service is now available across tracts of the Mary Valley including Kenilworth, Gheerulla, Moy Pocket, Kidaman Creek, Obi Obi, Brooloo, Imbil, Carters Ridge, Kandanga, Coles Creek, Amamoor, Dagun, Traveston, Mapleton, Bli Bli and Cooroy.

• As your Federal Member I put much energy into securing grants for local community organisations and I was pleased to announce a range of varied grants including funding for the Kenilworth Showground, Mapleton Men’s Shed, and Goombuckar Creations for TribalLink at QCCC Mapleton.

Thank you to everyone who stopped for a chat during my seasonal road trips to the region this year. My mobile office will be heading out this way again in 2019 to give constituents the chance to talk about issues on home soil.

I wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and New Year and look forward to an even better 2019.

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Thank you Mary Valley locals. We publish because of you!

The MVV is written by the community for the community with the next issue on Wed 16 January. Wishing all who glance and grace our pages the very best of life's gifts in 2019.

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What’s on Doonan Community Christmas Carols

SPRING/SUMMER 2018

Note from the Mayor Council’s international broadband submarine cable project will be a real winner for our Sunshine Coast community.

House with No Steps, Doonan 2 December 5-7.30pm

Eumundi Christmas Carols Eumundi Amphitheatre Memorial Drive, Eumundi 8 December 6.30-8.30pm

Tramfest Christmas Celebration Howard Street, Nambour 8 December 5 - 9pm

Yandina Community Christmas Carols Yandina Historic House Pioneer Rd, Yandina 9 December 6.30-8.30pm

In recent months, we have made major steps forward with this project which will transform our region and benefit the broader Queensland community.

I’m excited about the many opportunities that will flow from the cable which should be in service by mid-2020.

The fastest data and telecommunications transmission from Australia to Asia will happen from here on the Sunshine Coast.

Nambour Showgrounds 15 December 3-8.15pm

Kenilworth Community Christmas Eve

This project reinforces our vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - healthy, smart, creative.

Kenilworth Hall and Showgrounds 24 December 4.30-9pm

Mayor Mark Jamieson

Caloundra New Years Eve

Isaac Moore Park ‘designer dunny’ project update

Kings Beach Amphitheatre 31 December 4-9.30pm

Mooloolaba New Years Eve The Esplanade, Mooloolaba 31 December 4pm - midnight

Proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Experience-Sunshine-Coast/Events

Have you seen the new splash of colour in Kenilworth’s main street?

Around 40 hanging flower baskets are now adding springtime colour and greeny to the facades of Elizabeth Street businesses.

Thanks to Tony and Juna Kebblewhite, from Florabundance Wholesale Nursery at Verrierdale, for supplying the plants and flowers free of charge and to the Mary Valley Voice for approaching me with this idea, triggering a grant from my divisional discretionary funds.

Sometimes its just the small things that make a big difference!

This will help encourage local businesses to expand, new businesses to establish and new career opportunities to open up for people in the workforce now and for future generations.

Council has begun working with local businesses to raise awareness of the opportunities associated with the cable and what they should be considering to enable their business to grow.

Nambour Community Carols

Elizabeth Street says it with flowers

Council is currently reviewing tender submissions for construction of the ‘designer dunny’ amenity facilities at Isaac More Park.

Subject to tenders meeting the required criteria, a contractor could be appointed in January 2019.

If all goes to plan, construction can begin in February 2019.

Division10@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au 07 5441 8368

Our living treasure Shirley Moreland is a quiet achiever whose passion for the Kenilworth community is evident in the range of local services and facilities she has helped establish and champion.

Shirley’s service to the community was formally recognised in 2006 with an OAM. Passionate about the Kenilworth Arts Council, for which she is president and a founding member, Shirley also helped establish the Rural Fire Brigade and the Kenilworth Library.

Other interests include volunteering with the Kenilworth State Community College, the Historical Society as well as past secretarial support for the local Residents and Ratepayers Association.

A much-loved teacher for 45 years, Shirley spent 36 years in local Kenilworth and Conondale schools.

LIVING IN DIVISION COUNCILLOR GREG ROGERSON

10 Festive Greetings With the festive season fast approaching, I would like to wish all Division 10 residents, and indeed all Sunshine Coast residents, a Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and above all healthy 2019!

The pitfalls of popularity Kenilworth’s rural beauty is attracting increasing numbers of visitors, especially day trippers and weekend drivers.

This is a welcome boost for our local businesses, however it also impacts on parking and amenity with issues such as noise, congestion and pedestrian safety.

There is no doubt that motorbike riders, car enthusiasts, recreational vehicle users, as well as local and visiting families, find Kenilworth exceedingly attractive, especially on weekends.

And while safety is paramount and will always be addressed promptly, some locals are also strongly advocating for traffic calming measures, noise abatement, a pedestrian crossings, restriction on motorbikes etc.

These are all great suggestions, however there is a fine balance in keeping the essence and charm of a township while also managing numbers during peak periods. The big question to be considered is: do the safety and convenience problems experienced during peak periods warrant changes that may permanently affect the character, look and feel of a great hinterland town? Personally, I think that this needs to be considered more widely and, in the meantime, the impacts managed and parking availability increased where possible.

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All of the hard work has paid off with council endorsing a 12-month trial of a Community Transport Service for Kenilworth.

Saving with solar The Sunshine Coast is on its way to becoming a clean energy region, with solar panels on 40% of all homes.

The transport service, run by volunteers from the Kenilworth community, will run from Kenilworth to Nambour, or Eumundi or Mapleton, on a frequency agreed between users and the volunteer drivers. Each return trip will cost just $8 per passenger and to access the service users must live within five kilometres of Kenilworth.

likely to start in early 2019. Council is supplying the Kenilworth community with a seven-seater vehicle and a $2000 subsidy to help with the costs of running the service.

The Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce is working with council to get the program started as soon as possible,

Kenilworth residents will hear more about the rollout of the service as the final details are worked through.

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ith the festive season upon us, and with it hopefully good weather, the “great outdoors” beckons. We are so lucky to have so many quality outdoor experiences in this region, without having to get in our cars and clog the highways and byways. In my opinion, the less we drive the better.

Just about everyone can find somewhere to camp, swim, walk, climb, fish, ride, eat or drink here! Sure we don’t have a Dreamworld, but our own backyard is what many city folk dream of.

If you need some new ideas, a visit to one of our local information centres may start the ball rolling. There are lots of opportunities throughout the Mary Valley, and further afield in the Gympie Region from Yabba Falls or Kimbombi Falls in the west, to Searys Creek or Bymein picnic area in the east. It is staggering how many interesting places you can visit around here.

If food or coffee or beer is your thing, there has been a lot happening in the Mary Valley in the last couple of years.

There is no difference now between Noosa coffee and ours, and on the beer front I suggest from a recent experience that some of the local craft beers are just as good as imported ones. And if you just want to sit somewhere and relax with some food – maybe with visiting friends and family – our local eateries continue to just get better and better.

So enjoy local, and spend the petrol money you save … on yourself!

On a practical note, for any council matters 24/7 (including emergencies over the holiday season) call is 1300 307 800.

I can always be reached by phone or SMS on 0418 708 745, and my email is bob.fredman@gympie.qld.gov.au. Or on Facebook @bobfredman.

As always, I offer to be involved when you are dealing with council officers on any issue.

Seasons greetings to your all and my very best wishes for 2019.

Cheers, Bob

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Congratulations to Peta Andrew for representing our club and Zone 6 at the Zone Teams Dressage Competition at Southport Pony Club on 20 October. Peta teamed up with riders from Maleny and Mooloolah to ride three tests each.

Peta, pictured Right in group of three, and Tango, individually placed two seconds and a third, staying above 68%. Thank you to Claudia and Sharne for being Team Managers for all eight Zone 6 teams and organising a training day prior.

On Sunday 4 November, Sonia Law attended the Zone 6 Gymkhana in Pomona bringing home a 2nd overall trophy in the Seniors Group.

Peta competed in two teams at the Zone Teams Eventing at Southport Pony Club. In the first team with Jana from Maleny and Emmy from Nambour, they placed 2nd overall. In the other team with Jana from Maleny and Zoe from Gympie, they placed 1st overall.

A big thank you to the organisers and sponsors of these events, which wouldn't happen without their dedication and support.

By the time you read this article, Kenilworth Pony Club will have had another Annual General Meeting, due to be held on Saturday 1 December. We thank the outgoing committee and look forward to announcing the new committee.

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Thank you to each and every one of you who contributed to the running of this successful weekend which benefits the whole community.

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