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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS SANTA COMES TO KENILWORTH The Kenilworth Christmas Show, an annual tradition that traces its roots back to the humble Kenilworth community Christmas Tree in 1950, has blossomed into a beloved regional extravaganza held at the Kenilworth showgrounds every year on the weekend before Christmas. With a growing attendance of over 300 excited families, this must attend local free-entry event welcomes all with open arms. The lineup of activities is as diverse as it is delightful, featuring a medley of kid-friendly rides, face painting, a variety of food trucks and a sausage sizzle run by local volunteers. At 6pm, Santa himself makes a grand appearance, with the help of our local fire department, to distribute pre-purchased gifts from Kenilworth businesses among the local children. The event also hosts an eagerly anticipated mega raffle draw, generously stocked with prizes donated by Sunshine Coast local businesses and individuals, whose unwavering support ensures the show remains free for the community year after year.

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Set for December 16th, commencing at 4 pm, this year's show promises to be an unforgettable celebration, uniting hearts and spreading the magic of the holiday season.

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For many school children end of school year and Christmas are joyous times and both have been celebrated in this district for many years. In the publication of Kidaman Creek social notes, (21 December, 1945, page 6) the Nambour Chroncile detailed the school breaking up function in the following manner:Residents of the Kidaman and Obi Obi districts attended the breaking up function at the Kidaman school on 13th instant.

A basket picnic was arranged and soft drinks and ice cream served. Each child attending school was given a book prize. Those under school age also received a gift.

air Xmas party. A gaily illuminated Xmas tree held pride of place. Father Xmas arrived by car ringing a bullock bell to distribute the icecream, soft drinks and sweets to the children. Musical items were rendered by Miss Betty Welch (piano), M. Burnett (soloist), Eric Kimber (guitar), Merv Lee (soloist). Community singing was also enjoyed by the crowd.

Kenilworth Lower School had a long tradition on holding a Christmas Tree for their pupils. The Nambour Chronicle report published on page 13 in December 15, 1950 edition details:A large, gaily decorated Xmas tree, heavily laden with attractive gifts, was the centre of much admiration and childish delight at the annual Xmas tree dance, organised by the Lower

Mr. H. Leikfett spoke on behalf of the school committee. At the instance of Mr Jeffs cheers were given for the teacher by the children.

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Kenilworth School and held in the hall on Friday night. Mtr. Vic Sutton was a cheery “Father Christmas” and distributed the gifts from his wellfilled sack and from the tree.

Historical note:Because the district was not connected to the electricity grid until 1951 the serving of icecream to the school children at that time was a special treat. Ice creams in the small cardboard containers – eaten with small wooden “spoons” were transported to the area in green insulated pods containing dry ice to keep the treats frozen.

Historimacl Request Please send in stories from and memories of your grandmothers! * Pioneer skills * Lessons for life * Wisdom to share Email: lenore.meldrum@ bigpond.com Museum is currently closed for the summer. We re-open in March, 2024. ~ Lenore Meldrum, President, Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc.

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RAINFALL MOY POCKET – OCTOBER 2023 by Graham Brennan This November 92mm. Last November 85mm. 22 year average for November 90mm.

Rain fell on 15 days, November average 11 days.

First three months of spring 105mm. Last Spring 355mm. Average Spring 221mm Total rain for first eleven months of the year 446mm. Previous driest January-Novemberr 2019 with 642mm.

Same period last year, 2499mm. January - November average, 1067mm.

12 month total (till end November) 503mm, 21 year annual average 1261mm

COMMUNITY NEWS CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES Church times for Christmas Day. St Luke's Anglican Holy Eucharist 8am, St John Bosco's Catholic Mass 10:30am.

It's been a busy time for the Kenilworth churches!

St Luke's Anglican community has just finished packing 60 Christmas Hampers for Anglicare to distribute to the elderly.

Emma from Anglicare in Nambour tells us that the "oldies" just love getting the hampers. Sadly some of these folk are on their own. The next job is to pack another 60 hampers for Erowal in Maleny where the story is much the same. St Luke's sincerely thanks everyone who has contributed gifts, money or time - you're wonderful!

St Luke's sends congratulations and sends very best wishes to St John Bosco's on their 85th anniversary. The weather was perfect for the celebration of St John Bosco's 85th Anniversary on 19 November. Fr Odinaka celebrated Mass which was attended by both local community members and friends from further afield.

Margaret and Tony White sent their best wishes and mentioned the names of the many women actively involved with the church from the time of its consecration. Names and events, including a beautiful wedding (pictured right) were recalled via a short powerpoint.

This historic church has played a part in Kenilworth life for 85 years. St John Bosco's has always provided a space for a range of church and community activities such as a shelter for those caught in severe floods, a space for art exhibitions, and a venue for practical workshops in the Can Do program.

St John Bosco's has supported the development of ecumenical services and at one time was the venue for the Uniting Church services. St Luke's Anglican Community presented a beautiful large hand crafted candle to celebrate the occasion.

Lots of happy memories were recalled over a delightful luncheon with congratulations from various speakers.

Thanks go the many people who contributed to making the 85th anniversary such a happy occasion. ~ Cheerio from the churches

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KAC invites you to our Christmas evening of fun, ARTS song and laughter at the KAC Shack from 5:30 on COUNCIL www.kenilwortharts.org.au

Friday 15 December. Please bring a plate for a shared supper and BYO drinks.

Singalong will entertain us with their happy songs!

Kenilworth ArtsFest will be 17 to 19 May 2024 with KAC joining up with the Chamber of Commerce for a free Family Fun Day on Sunday 19 May. We shall be on the look out for volunteers!

FAMIL OUTING Fourteen volunteers from the Kenilworth Information Centre and the Craft Shop recently visited the Mary Cairncross Reserve in Maleny for their second Famil outing. We had a guided tour and there were several walking options. We visited the Rainforest Discovery Centre which has some amazing displays. The Reserve is certainly a place to visit. We came away with a sense of respect and gratitude that this small parcel of land has been preserved for both the enjoyment of people but more importantly for the flora and fauna corridor it has created.

We then celebrated Christmas together at the Mountain View Café which is situated on the grounds of the Mary Cairncross Reserve. Lucky we pre-booked as it was packed. A little like Kenilworth on a Saturday!! The food and service was very good and the scones were fantastic. Everybody had a chance to chat to each other, something we don’t often get an opportunity to do.

How wonderful to spend a day out with these amazing people.

Secret Santa was a hoot. We all agreed that this was a great outing.

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I would like to give a huge thank you to all the volunteers at the Kenilworth Information Centre for their dedication and unfailing commitment to our town. You are an incredible group of people, and it is a pleasure to know and work with you all.

If you have some spare time and would like to join our team, please contact us on 07 5446 0122 or just drop in. We welcome new volunteers. Many thanks to everyone who help to make the Kenilworth Information Centre the success that it is. Also a very big thankyou to the Chamber of Commerce for their support and to the volunteers of the Kenilworth Community Transport Service for the amazing work you do in our Community.

On behalf of the Information Centre and Craft Shop, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the residents of Kenilworth a very happy Christmas and a safe and prosperous 2024. ~ Cheers, Kaye Linck, Coordinator Kenilworth Information Centre

The ArtsFest is a satellite event in the GOURMAY MARY VALLEY FOOD FEST. There will be a damper making competition to see who can come up with the best Mary Valley Damper! So start refining your damper making skills !!

KAC was successful in obtaining grants funding for a new air con in the KAC Shack - just in time for summer! Our sincere thanks to all who supported us in our application.

We wish all our members and friends a wonderful Christmas and New Year. ~ Kenilworth Arts Council

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VALLEY HOMESCHOOLERS NATURE CHRISTMAS CRAFT Early this month over 20 homeschool children came together at the Imbil Community Community & Sports club for nature inspired Christmas craft.

Lee, Garden School, has lived in the area for three years and enjoys teaching through art and culturally significant days. “I try to be as sustainable as possible, and want people to know that you can make and create beautiful things without spending money on plastic and waste.”

Children from ages 1-15 crafted alongside their parents and friends to make Christmas decorations, table centre pieces and things to hang on their trees at home.

They shared in circle about their favourite Christmas traditions and what this season means to them.

Right: Peace for nature connection and freedom.

There is a huge homeschooling population on the Sunshine Coast, with over 4400 members in the Sunshine Coast Homeschooling Facebook group.

Homeschooling provides an alternative education option for families who want to be more involved in their children’s lives or if the schooling system has not been a good fit for their child.

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participants on the day; “Beautiful to see their creativity come out”, homeschool mum.

“We value the connection and spending more time with the kids, they grow up so quickly.” Jason, homeschool dad.

“There are many reasons but mainly I had my children to be with them, so we love homeschooling for family bonding and so I can be present and involved with their learning.

We enjoy the journey together as a family and with the community”, Jennifer, homeschool mum.

"I love being with my child when he learns new things, this is why I choose to homeschool, to witness his exploration and development and be present." Cydelle, homeschool mum.

“Homeschooling is decent, its better than school. The nature craft was good because I got to use my imagination” Ahnika, 14.

Clearly these responses challenge the mainstream view of, "can't wait till they go back to school!" although homeschoolers do appreciate when the holidays are over so the parks, creeks, and beaches are more quiet once again!

During the morning the children also came up with a new variation of pool including a Santa Claus ornament who gives you extra points if he gets hit by a ball.

If you have been considering homeschooling for your family come along to one of our community days and have a chat. ~ Samantha Starshine, Editor MVV & Homeschool mum

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DIVERSITY IN THE VALLEY MARGARET JEAN SCOTT EULOGY (printed in part) Margaret was born as the only child to William and Jean [nee McIlveen] Stevens on 8 September, 1928 in Kiama, NSW. Right from when she was born, this little family unit travelled most years depending on the work that William found. Before Margaret turned 5, they’d settled in Brisbane, where she attended the Windsor Central Practicing School as well as Hamilton school. Margaret suffered many childhood illnesses and as a result missed a lot of her early school years. She attributed her early bronchitis troubles with living so close to the cotton mill. Grades 3&4 were spent being home schooled via Correspondence.

Later Margaret became a nurse. During her time at the hospital, she met a patient called Ross Alistair Scott. Ross had two stints at Cooroy, and Margaret says it was only after his second visit that he noticed Matron Stevens. After discharge, he appeared one night near tea time at her little house in Cooroy and things progressed from there. They married a year later on Easter Thursday 28 March, 1967, in St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Nambour.

After COVID, Margaret’s health deteriorated to the point where she needed more care. In addition, she felt somewhat insecure living on her own. Following a short stint at Immanuel Gardens Buderim, Margaret relocated to a lovely room at Cooinda back in Gympie, where she spent the last three years of her life. She loved talking to the staff when they arrived to help her. She was a real interrogator though, always wanting to know where they came from, what their interests were, and about their families. They cared for her, but she also cared about them.

Loving the Queen and the Royal family as she did, Margaret was pleased when Ross’ nephew, Gordon, arrived to watch the Coronation of King Charles. While she wasn’t a fan of Charles, she was thrilled to note all the different landmarks around London that she remembered from her overseas jaunts.

This year, Margaret turned 95 on 8 th September. She passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday morning, 23 October. Margaret was ever the faithful servant, and loved talking about her love of her Lord. As an old friend of Margaret’s said to me last week, “She was just a wonderful Christian girl”. ~ Colleen Willcox

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OUTLOOK IMPROVES FOR ENDANGERED MARY RIVER TURTLE A new scientific paper* details the community conservation efforts which have helped improve the future of the endangered Mary River turtle in Queensland.

The paper reviews 22 years of collaboration between scientists and stakeholders, led by the Tiaro & District Landcare Group, to study the turtle and increase its survival rates.

Burnett Mary Regional Group researchers Tom Espinoza and Sydney Collett are among the authors of the paper, which says further study is needed to understand why there has been such low recruitment of juvenile turtles into the lower catchment of the Mary River, despite large numbers of hatchlings entering the river every year for the past 20 years.

Predators, climate change and loss of habitat are considered likely reasons for high juvenile mortality.

“The collaboration has enabled national priorities to be set and ensured that findings are incorporated into local water resource planning and strategic development throughout the Mary River catchment.” *Campbell, M.A., Connell, M.J., Clark, N.J., Espinoza, T., Flakus, S.P., Collett, S.J. et al. (2023) Saving the endangered Mary River turtle: Enhancing conservation outcomes through community engagement. Austral Ecology, 48, 1492–1505.

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SUMMER SAFE CAN YOU EVACUATE AT A MOMENT’S NOTICE? When you think of summer on the Sunshine Coast what comes to mind?

Days at the beach, sunshine, cicadas… what about heatwaves, bushfires, storms, cyclones and flooding? Extreme weather happens and changes quickly! A fire can escalate status in a flash. Then a thunderstorm can roll across the Coast just as fast.

If you have only a few minutes to evacuate, what would you do? Are your documents in one box? Who gets the dog? And where are you going to go? Having an Emergency Evacuation Plan this summer will mean everyone in your household knows what to do during an extreme weather event. Council and Get Ready Queensland recommend you prepare for storm season by: •

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You won’t have the space or time to pack everything. Considering what you can pack in your car can help you plan what to take and leave behind.

More information Stay informed with Sunshine Coast Council’s Disaster Hub at disaster.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for up-to-date information and links to key emergency services in one location, including: weather warnings, road closures, evacuation centres, airport updates, traffic cameras and flood mapping.

Sign up for weather notifications at bom.gov.au.

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Step one: Understand your risk Learn what can happen where you live AND where you holiday.

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COMMUNITY NEWS CR WINSTON JOHNSTON DIVISION 5 – SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL School holiday fun for everyone It’s time to make magical school holiday memories with Council – from workshops to events and take-home activities to amazing days out – there is plenty on offer to keep the kids busy this summer. Defeat school holiday boredom, visit Council’s website now.

NYE set to go off with a bang!

This New Year’s Eve, enjoy fireworks displays in Mooloolaba, Caloundra and Coolum. At Mooloolaba, you’ll find entertainment alongside security to ensure everyone has a great, safe and enjoyable evening. Parking will be limited so be sure to jump on a free shuttle service. Grab all the info on Council’s website.

Koalas need flying-foxes to survive Flying-foxes keep our native forests healthy.

Some trees, like Australian eucalypts, only flower at night and depend on flying-foxes for survival to pollinate their flowers and spread their seeds. Without flying-foxes, there would be no food and shelter for our koalas, no pristine habitat for our native birds and no magnificent forests for all of us to enjoy. Head to Council's website for tips on living with this important native species.

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Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers – 14 December at 9am.

Dark Sky Reserve benefits

Council is proposing to establish a Dark Sky Reserve in the hinterland to help preserve dark night skies from light pollution through responsible lighting policies and public education. Keeping skies dark with great star visibility has benefits for wellbeing, wildlife and emissions reduction and can support business through astro-tourism. Visit Council’s website to find out more.

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Flexilink: Thanks to the feedback provided by residents of Conondale, Maleny and Witta, Council is introducing a new timetable for the Flexilink service on 1 December 2023, which includes one additional return Monday-Friday trip. Pick up a copy at the Maleny Library or download a copy at www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/flexilink.

All Abilities Action Plan: The newly endorsed Sunshine Coast All Abilities Action Plan 2024-2028 outlines detailed actions Council will undertake over the next five years to improve inclusion for people with disability. The measures are practical and achievable and include enhancing physical accessibility in public spaces, fostering broader social inclusion and breaking down barriers to employment. This Plan helps to create a more inclusive region where everyone can participate equally, contribute fully and feel respected and valued, with a strong sense of belonging. To view the plan please search ‘All Abilities Action Plan’ on Council’s website.

Season’s greeting: I would like to share my best wishes to you and your family for a safe, happy and enjoyable Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Everyone experiences this time of year differently, so please look after one another and be extra safe on the roads during the holiday period. Until next year, all the best.

Keeping you connected: Please do keep an eye on my Facebook page for the latest Division 5 news and information. Visit www.facebook.com/winstonjohnstondivision5scc

TED O'BRIEN FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX Recently, I had the pleasure of awarding certificates to future Olympic and Paralympic Athletes on the Sunshine Coast. As part of our ‘Local Sorting Champ’ grants, some of the top young athletes on the Coast became the recipients of grant funding that will go towards furthering their competitive sports career. The variety of representation was awesome; soccer, netball, weightlifting, surfing, rowing, and triathlons were just some of the represented sports in the room. To all the local sporting champs- congratulations!

Spring Road Trip! Recently, I was out and about the electorate, as part of my ‘Spring Road Trip,’ which involves a mobile office to meet with constituents. Despite the rainy weather keeping us locked under the marquee, it was great to hear from the locals, about their concerns and about any opportunities. One of the reoccurring concerns remains cost-of-living and housing affordability on the Sunshine Coast.

Win for Veterans! Recently I announced $1.8 million of Federal funding for the Maroochydore Veterans and Family Wellbeing Centre. The centre is established by RSL Queensland and Mates4Mates and secured the funds through a grant program adapted from a scheme started by the former Coalition Government. The shopfront for veterans will provide care and support with some services to be provided onsite and others to be provided through the broad network of ex-service organisations on the coast.

CR DAVID LAW DIVIDION 10 - SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL Season’s greeting: I would like to personally wish you and your families a very happy Christmas and New Year. I am very much looking forward to next year to continue to deliver for Division 10. Wishing you all the best for this next year! Have a joyous holiday season.

Dark Sky Reserve: A dark night sky with plenty of visible stars has benefits for community wellbeing, retaining character of our hinterland areas, and promoting astrotourism for our hinterland businesses. It’s also important to our native wildlife that need to move, feed or reproduce safely at night. After conversations with community members and initial investigations, Council is proposing a Dark Sky Reserve encompassing 873 square kilometres in the Mary River Catchment and connected national parks, covering 38 per cent of the Sunshine Coast region. You can find out more about the proposal on Council’s website. We’ll be asking for residents’ views on the proposal in 2024, so stay tuned.

Summer School Holidays: It’s time to make magical school holiday memories with Sunshine Coast Council – from workshops to events, and take-home activities to amazing days out – there is plenty on offer to keep the kids busy this summer. There’s something for everyone, why not try a new Adventure Sunshine Coast trail or visit your local library.

Defeat school holiday boredom, visit Council’s website to discover the fun.

Don’t forget if you have any questions please contact me at email: david.law@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and follow my Facebook page for regular updates: @ DavidLawDivision10.

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