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Kinder upgrade on its way CARRUM children will soon be enjoying improved kindergarten facilities after Kingston Council appointed a builder to complete a $720,000 upgrade at the Rene Anderson Complex building. Kingston mayor Cr Steve Staikos said the upgrades to the muchloved community facility will have longlasting benefits for local families and the many community groups that use the site. “The kindergarten has served generations of local families and these upgrades will ensure it continues to do so for many years to come,” Cr Staikos said. He said the refurbishment will also provide improved facilities for a wide range of community groups that use the centre. “The Rene Anderson Complex is well used by a whole host of local groups including the girl guides, playgroups, Zumba classes, dog training and more,” Cr Staikos said. “Council is proud to invest in upgrading local facilities that help bring people together and create a strong, connected community.” Construction is expected to commence in mid-2018 and Council aims to complete the work in time for the start of term three. During the works, the kindergarten will be temporarily accommodated at the neighbouring Carrum Family and Children Centre.
New streetlights KINGSTON Council is cutting greenhouse gas and reducing the
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burden of rising electricity bills by installing over 7,500 street lights with energy-efficient LED globes. Kingston mayor Cr Steve Staikos said council’s $2.9 million investments in the new lights is leading the way in reducing greenhouse emissions and reducing the burden of increasing energy costs on ratepayers. “This initiative will replace the majority of Kingston.s street lights with energy-efficient lighting that will save energy and drastically reduce our impact on the environment,” Cr Staikos said. “By reducing the money spent on energy bills for lighting the city, council will be able to redirect savings to other important projects to improve services for our residents.” The new lights will: n save 55,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions over 20 years, equivalent to removing more than 600 cars from the road each year n pay for themselves in the next six years, after which savings can be directed into services improve safety and light levels in streets n reduce light pollution and glare. The rollout of energy-efficient LEDs in Kingston will begin in coming weeks and is expected to be completed by July. “Our current streetlights need replacing, so we are taking the opportunity to install the far more energy efficient LED globes that will save money while keeping our public streets well lit,” Cr Staikos said.
THE top 10 fiction and non-fiction books borrowed from Kingston libraries last year reveal local readers have a passion for suspense thrillers and healthy cooking. Kingston Council revealed library members are thrill seekers when deciding to pick up a book. The top 10 fiction titles borrowed in 2017 were: n The Dry by Jane Harper n Night School by Lee Child n The Fix by David Baldacci n The Good People by Hannah Kent n Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty n The Wrong Side of Goodbye by Michael Connelly n The Mistress by Danielle Steel n 16th Seduction by James Patterson n Chaos by Patricia Cornwell n A Distant Journey by Di Morrissey The mayor Cr Steve Staikos said: “Kingston’s nine libraries offer an incredible service to the community. In addition to providing a wealth of books, magazines and digital items for loan, local libraries are also key community hubs. They host thousands of people of all ages throughout the year who gather together for a wide range of activities to help build community connection and literacy skills.” The top 10 non-fiction titles borrowed from Kingston libraries in 2017 were: n The Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape After by Nikki Gemmell n Gut: the inside story of our body’s most under-rated organ by Giulia Enders n Working Class Boy by Jimmy Barnes
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Page turners: Westall Library children and youth services specialist librarian Fel Jeges, left, library officer Lorraine Manuel and acting Branch coordinator Jim Guy with some of the most popular library books on borrowing lists. Picture: Gary Sissons
Hidden figures : the untold story of the African-American women who helped win the space race by Margot Lee Shetterly n Food For Life by Michelle Bridges The Clever Guts Diet by Michael Mosley n Complete Gut Health Cookbook by Pete Evans n J.D.Vance by Hillbilly Energy Hippie Lane: The Cookbook by Taline Gabrielian n
“Events on offer include baby storytime, children’s reading clubs, school holiday activities, family history research groups, author talks, technology workshops and much, much more,” Cr Staikos said. “If you haven’t visited lately, I’d encourage you to take another look at all the activities on offer at your local library.” See kingston.vic.gov.au/library or call 1300 135 668 for more details.
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