MaryValley The Voice
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CARE FOR LOCAL FAMILIES
GIFFORD ACADEMY EARLY LEARNING CENTRE SET TO OPEN AT KENILWORTH SCHOOL!
Exciting news for families in the Mary Valley region! Gifford Academy Early Learning Centre (ELC) is preparing for its grand opening on the 28th of January 2025, and the community is invited to join in the celebrations. Located within Kenilworth State Community College, this innovative new centre will offer high-quality early childhood education and care for children aged 3 to 5, as well as before and after school care and vacation care for school-aged children.
Gifford Academy ELC will provide a free kindy program, designed to give children the best possible start before entering school. In addition, the centre will offer long day care services for children aged 3 to 5, helping working families with a flexible, five-dayper-week program. Through engaging play-based learning, children will have the opportunity to grow socially, emotionally, and academically in a safe and nurturing environment. The centre’s team of qualified educators is committed to supporting each child's unique learning journey.
For school-aged children, the centre will provide before and after school care, as well as vacation care during school holidays, ensuring year-round access to quality care for local families.
Gifford Academy ELC is an approved service under the Australian Government's Child Care Subsidy (CCS) program, making it a more affordable option for eligible families. This support helps reduce out-of-pocket childcare costs, allowing more children to benefit from high-quality early learning experiences.
Jordan, the director of Gifford Academy, is excited about the upcoming opening: “We are thrilled to bring this service to Kenilworth and the wider Mary Valley community. Our focus is on fostering an environment where children can thrive through play and exploration, and we look forward to welcoming families into the centre.”
The service will officially open on the 28th of January 2025, and families can already begin the enrolment process by visiting giffordacademyelc.com.au or emailing the centre at info@ ga.edu.au. The team is available to answer any questions and guide families through the process. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exciting new chapter in early childhood education in Kenilworth. Visit the website for more information or contact Gifford Academy ELC directly. ~ Jordan Gifford, Director GA M: 0423665120 E: jordan@ga.edu.au
OSHC CHILDCARE
I N F O @ G A E D U A U
Gifford Academy ELC emphasises learning through play in a joyful engaging environment where our children explore and grow Our tailored programs nurture individuality while promoting teamwork and curiosity With diverse activities like arts crafts and science experiments every day is an adventure GA also values strong relationships with children and families creating a supportive, inclusive community
www giffordacademyelc com au Located at Kenilworth State Community College 3717 MalenyKenilworth Rd 07 30547173
OUR TOWN NEEDS YOU!!
THE FUTURE OF THE KENILWORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
I regret to inform you that I will not be nominating for any position on the management committee for the 2024 to 2025 year. I nominated for the position 3 years ago as I saw I a need. I felt that our great town had so much potential that with a strong Chamber we could look forward to substantial changes & growth.
Unfortunately, I have not had the response or support I was hoping for from local business. Just paying an annual membership fee of $50.00 is not support we need to survive.
I have decided that without the necessary help I cannot continue.
THE FACTS
WHAT MORE CAN WE DO
I would urge you all to consider nominating for the various positions on the committee. It is imperative that the chamber continue to function, in whatever form the new committee decides.
We have 27 members & only 15 have paid their annual membership to date, (our overheads are not close to being covered).
The Family Fun Day attracted 2000 people through the gates & filled the town.
Besides the KAC volunteers only Ian Mort & Crystal Glenny from our chamber & 6 guys from my Average Joes group volunteered.
The Classic car show in its third annual show attracted over 250 car entries 3000 people. The town was full & again the same volunteers supported us.
We had 5 sponsors & are extremely grateful to them however only 1 of them was a hospitality business.
We continually tried to encourage the local businesses to participate in our management committee meeting in order to help provide input. Unfortunately, we were lucky to obtain 3 -5 people & sometimes none.
There are too many entities which rely on the chamber for their existence.
Most notably, the information Centre which indirectly handles 120,000 tourists annually, 20,000 tourists directly, notification of all caravan bookings, the webpage, all advertising for tourism and bookings for the various parks.
Without the information Centre I would expect tourism to drop. We would then become like every other small town.
As the Information Centre is handled under the umbrella of the chamber, if the chamber ceases to exist, I don’t believe Council would allow it to continue.
The chamber is also the basis for all applications for grants for the information Centre & both the Family Fun Day & Classic Car Show grants. We have been receiving $4000.00 annually & I have had it increased to $6500.00 annually under the Community Partnership grant. This is a 3-year grant.
We would lose our craft shop which brings an extensive amount of revenue annually.
The offices at the back of the information centre are rented to various organisations throughout the year. We could lose the information Centre building altogether.
KENILWORTH COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
All the bookings for the KCT are carried
The Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce will be holding their AGM on Wednesday 23 October 5:30 PM at the Kenilworth Bowls Club.
Please confirm your attendance as we will be supplying a few nibbles.
Email: ronald.perel@bigpond.com
Phone: 0408982581
out via information Centre and its volunteers.
The chamber carried out the accreditation for the KCT, as is not an incorporated company. They will also not be able to apply for any grants for that reason.
The loss of this entity would greatly affect our community.
PLEASE CONSIDER CAREFULLY WHETHER YOU WANT AN INFORMATION CENTRE, COMMUNITY TRANSPORT & THE CLASSIC CAR SHOW.
All businesses in town obtained a huge increase in sales and the impact was felt as far away as Belli. The owners of Mrs Brown’s diner informed me that the revenue increased by 300% on that Sunday afternoon.
Please understand that although I am not standing or making any commitment for any position on the committee I will always be here to lend a hand. I have all the backup information you need.
Please contact me if you have any queries. Please consider your decision carefully as the majority of you are in the hospitality industry & having no chamber could affect you drastically.
~ Kind regards, Ron Perel
Photo: Ron with one of his grandsons.
HISTORICAL: KENILWORTH'S FIRST TEACHER
WHO WAS MISS GINN?
Miss Elsie Claire Ginn was the first teacher appointed to the Kenilworth Township Provisional School in 1924. Miss Ginn arrived in the district on 20 October, 1924. Mr Henry Fritz collected her from the train and brought her to her new role in life as the teacher of the district children. (Winnie Graces writings from 1924) Miss Ginn transferred from Goondiwindi. The community welcomed her at a function held in the township hall (Nambour Chronicle 21.10.1924, page 9)
In 1927 Miss Weir was transferred from the Kapuun State School to replace Miss E. C. Ginn who had been transferred. The next mention of Miss Elsie Ginn in the newspapers is in the Nambour Chronicle (1.8.1930) in the article about the opening of the new Coolabine School. The school had been operating for two years in a
cottage loaned by Mr. A.A. Meissner. It is assumed that Miss Ginn was transferred from the Kenilworth Township Provisional School to open the Coolabine school on January 1 1928.
Miss Elsie Ginn was entertained in a social evening in the schoolroom on February 28, 1931 and presentations made by the Coolabine community because of her resignation to marry Norman Harry McGinn, eldest son of Alex and Minnie McGinn. (Nambour Chronicle, 6.3.1931, page 8)
The wedding took place in the Baptist Church, Sandgate on March 14, 1931. Elsie was attended by her sister Pearl (Brisbane Courier, 10.4.1931, page 18).
A report in the Nambour Chronicle published on November 4, 1932 stated that Miss Fitzgerald who had been in charge of Coolabine State School for some time had
been transferred to Coomera and had been succeeded by Miss P. Ginn. (P =Pearl?). The same newspaper reported on December 24, 1948 that Miss T. P. Ginn of Coolabine school had resigned.
Norman Harry McGinn (date of birth 13.6.1900) died on August 18, 1947 and is buried in the Lutwyche cemetery. Elsie Claire McGinn (nee Ginn) passed from this life on October 31, 1991 and is buried with her husband in Lutwyche Cemetery. She and Norman had no children.
Kenilworth Museum ceases Sunday openings for 2024 as from October 27.
~ Lenore Meldrum, President Kenilworth and District Historical Assn Inc
Below: The only photograph that could be found of Miss Elsie Ginn is the attached school photo of Kenilworth Provisional Township schoolchildren taken in 1925.
COMMUNITY NEWS UPDATES
CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES
A very pleasant Ecumenical service was held at St Luke's on Sunday 29 September with the collection going to the school chaplaincy at Kenilworth School. The Rev'd Kaye Pitman celebrated the Feast of St Francis of Assisi on 6 October at St Luke's with the Blessing of the Animals, blessing four beautiful dogs that were so well behaved.
The Maleny Anglican Parish has farewelled the Rev'd Deb Bird who is taking up the position of rector at the Kenmore/Brookfield parish in Brisbane. The Maleny parish is now seeking a new priest. Nine Anglican parishes in the Sunshine Coast, including the Maleny Parish, are coming together to form the Anglican Communion Sunshine Coast (ACSC) with a view to sharing the workload for priests and lay workers to ensure that church services and pastoral care can be continued.
St Luke's Patronal Festival will be celebrated with a Communion Service at St Luke's on Sunday 27 October at 9am. St Luke's Community Hub, at the back of St Luke's, offers a space for community meetings or gatherings. Contact Shirley on 0427 723 848. As part of the Nambour Catholic Parish, the community at St John Bosco's gathers every Sunday at 9am. Mass is celebrated on the third Sunday of the month at 10am. Liturgy of the Word with Communion is celebrated every other Sunday at 9am. We are currently opening the church every Saturday for those who may want to spend time in a quiet place. For further information contact Sue on 0439 130 158.
NEXT MASS IS ON SUNDAY 20TH OCTOBER AT 10AM.
The combined churches send "Happy Centenary" Wishes and Congratulations to Kenilworth State Community College and wish our great little school a very happy future.
~Cheerio from the churches
KENILWORTH SWIMMING POOL
Thanks to the generosity of volunteers who have come forward we are now able to operate the running of the pool seven days a week.
Please note the new opening times: Weekdays open 1.00 pm close 5.00 pm
Weekends 10.00 am close 4.00 pm
~ Hans Schinkel, Kenilworth Pool
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS (PETS)
On October 6, St Lukes Anglican church celebrated the Blessing of the Animals (Pets). During a lovely service which was led by Rev Kaye Pitman all 4 dogs who attended were blessed. Jenette Franzi and Yvonne James added to the atmosphere with a display of their drawings of animals. A lovely morning tea followed. Thank you very much to all who attended, and especially those who brought their dogs.
~ Yvonne James
Regulated dog inspection program
Sunshine Coast Council will be undertaking a regulated dog inspection program between 14 November 2024 and 13 October 2025.
The purpose of this program is to conduct a compliance audit at premises within the region where dogs that have been regulated under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 are being kept.
The Act requires local governments to manage regulated dogs within their boundaries. The program will work to ensure animal owners are adhering to the mandatory conditions for keeping a regulated dog to reduce the risk posed by these animals. A copy of the program is open to inspection at Council’s Customer Service Centres, or can be downloaded from Council’s website.
For more information contact Council on 07 5475 7272 or mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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ENVIRONMENT & COMMUNITY
HAVE YOU SEEN OCHNA AMONGST THE SPRINGTIME FLOWERS?
Spring is a great time to keep an eye out for weedy plants like Ochna serrulata amongst the flowers. While there are many beautiful yellow flowers around that are good for your garden, this one can be a destructive garden escapee. It was originally sold and planted as a garden ornamental in Australia but escaped cultivation and now threatens our wild places. It is spread by birds and can grow well in the shady understory of forests, competing with endemic wild plants for sunlight and nutrients. Ochna has a few telltale traits: after flowering yellow, the sepals (outer parts of the bud) turn bright red and the seeds turn from green to black as they mature. Its strong tap root makes it difficult to pull out of the ground, but it can be cut at the base. From there, either dig out the tap root or an approved herbicide can be carefully applied to the stump (ideally within 10 seconds of cutting). Your local native plant nurseries have a great selection of endemic yellow flowering plants to replace the Ochna in your garden. For more information on managing Ochna, scan the QR code below or visit Council’s website.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Community News
Get fitter, beat the traffic and save money
Do you love to ride? Whether you’re a newbie or pedal-pushing pro, let's get your wheels turning for the month of October. Council is supporting Love to Ride’s biggest challenge ‘Biketober’. It’s a fun, free challenge anyone can join as an individual, with friends or as part of a workplace contest. Let's see what the Sunshine Coast can do - swap the steering wheel for handlebars and join now at: lovetoride.net/sunshinecoast for your chance to win great prizes!
Community grant funding opportunities Council’s Community Grants Program supports not-for-profit organisations to deliver one-off projects, events and activities. The current round closes 28 October. Plus, if you’re thinking of hosting a community-led Christmas, New Year or Australia Day event, grant funding is also available - closing 31 October. Visit Council’s website for more information or to apply for either grant.
Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting
View online on Council's website or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers on 24 October at 9am.
Seed Library blooms near you!
The Seed Library is now available at all Sunshine Coast Libraries, including mobile libraries. Spring is the perfect time to get out into the garden and the Seed Library gives members access to a variety of seeds for free. Once you’ve grown your fruit, vegetables or flowers, you can donate seeds from your plants back to the Seed Library to keep the cycle going. For more details, visit your local library or library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. Shut the gate on pool tragedies
Between 2018 and 2023, drowning was the leading cause of death for children aged one to four, with private pools being the most common location and faulty pool gates and fences, often the problem. Now is the time to check your pool is safe and to educate your family on the importance of water safety.
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CR WINSTON JOHNSTON DIVISION 5 - SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL
Shaping Maleny: I’m looking forward to seeing how the community is helping shape the development of a new district-level recreation park in Maleny. To build the ideal park for the community, we asked for your help. Thank you to all those who shared your ideas. We received 298 online survey responses, 19 ‘draw your idea’ responses and 43 email submissions. You told us how you’d like to use the park, what you would like to see included and your preferences for the look and feel of the park design. You will be able to see a summary of the engagement findings on Council’s Have Your Say website in the coming weeks. We have taken all your valuable suggestions and feedback and our project team is now developing a draft concept plan for the park.
Minor grants now open: Does your community organisation need funding? Did you know you can apply for support from Council’s Community Grants Program. Not-forprofit organisations can apply for up to $2000 to deliver one-off projects and events that have a community benefit. Applications close October 28. Visit Council’s website.
Seed Library blooms region-wide: The Seed Library has grown and is now available at all Sunshine Coast Libraries and gives members access to a variety of seeds for free. Once you’ve grown your fruit, vegetables or flowers, you can donate seeds from your plants back to the Seed Library to keep the cycle going. Visit your local library or the Sunshine Coast Libraries website.
Keeping connected: For the latest Division 5 news please visit facebook.com/ winstonjohnstondivision5scc.
CR DAVID LAW DIVISION 10 – SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL
Literary trail success: What a wonderful success the first Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival was on the weekend. The innovative literary trail started in Nambour and connected with our hinterland towns of Maleny, Montville and Mapleton. It was a mecca for our creative community. I'm pleased Council supported this event and I congratulate the Nambour Chamber of Commerce, Maleny Chamber of Commerce and Sunshine Coast Libraries on a successful festival.
Affordable homes for key workers on the Sunshine Coast: Council is partnering with the Queensland Government to build 22 new affordable homes on the Coast. This is supported by the government's Housing Investment Fund. We're doing everything we can to provide affordable housing options to help with homelessness. These new homes will be part of the solution. Construction will start later this year on the homes which will be built across 11 sites in Marcoola. The project will include self-contained one, two and three-bedroom modular homes to cater for low-income singles, couples and small family households, with a focus on key workers.
Road reseal complete: Our community's safety is one of our highest priorities. I’m pleased we've finished the road reseal works at Langfeldt Road in Belli Park.
Kenilworth Show and Rodeo: Congratulations to the Kenilworth Show Society on the success of the Kenilworth Show and Rodeo last month. It was a popular community event for all ages and I had a great time too. There was something for everyone, with show jumping, woodchopping, dog jumping, fireworks and laser show, and of course the rodeo. Well done to all involved.
TED O'BRIEN - FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX
Seniors Forum: Come along to the next Fairfax Seniors Forum where we will have experts talk about Centrelink support services, financial planning, aged care support services and legal issues re seniors. This is a free event and bookings are essential, for details and registrations visit my website https://tedobrien.com.au/ or call my office Ph 5479 2800 Date: Wednesday, 30 th October. Time: 9.30am – 1.00pm (Registrations open at 9.00am)Venue: Surfair Marcoola.
Day for Daniel: This year will mark 20 years since the first Day for Daniel was held. The walk for Daniel is on Friday 25 th October, it is Australia’s largest national child safety education and awareness day, and it’s free to participate so think about being part of the walk to remember Daniel and support the work done at the foundation. The Daniel Morcombe Foundation work tirelessly to build a future where children and young people have access to education, protection and support to be safe from abuse and harm. Their work is invaluable, and I encourage you to register your school or work place today. If I or my office can be of assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out on (07) 5479 280.
Housing Crisis: I recently told Parliament the Sunshine Coast is not immune to the national housing crisis with rental prices increasing 27 per cent in the last year. According to IFYS, 1,000 Sunshine Coast residents sleep homeless every night. If you are personally impacted, visit their website https://www.ifys.com.au/ for services and support.
FUN, THINKING AND CONNECTIONS
PRESIDENT'S CORNER
ANSWER SEPTEMBER RIDDLE:
"WHAT IS THE LONGEST WORD IN THE DICTIONARY?"
"SMILES" - because there is a mile between each 's'.
Created: Ted Whillier
Creator No: 535
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Qxpress: Bernie McGuinness
Created: Ted Whillier
Checked: Rosemary Johnston
Creator No: 535
So here we are again mid-spring dealing with garden produce & coming change of seasons. Hoping for rain but fearing the dreaded storm season that brings their challenges!! I have had a small pap-paw crop but showing signs of black spotting prior to ripening, so a remedy to be found. The following recipe solved that problem and supplied us with the most amazing Papaya Chutney suited for Curries I have ever tasted & easy to prepare.
Qxpress: Bernie McGuinness
Checked: Rosemary Johnston
Approx 1.5kg GREEN Paw-Paw peeled & cut into cubes
60gm fresh ginger
6 garlic cloves 1 large onion
1tspn salt ½ tspn chilli flakes
2 cups castor sugar 1 cup cider vinegar
5 black peppercorns 1 bay leaf.
10 cardamon pods (or use tspn ground)
METHOD: Place fruit, ginger, garlic, onion, salt, chilli and sugar in a pot and stand overnight in fridge. Will create some liquid. Next day cook over medium heat until thickened for approx hour. Stir through vinegar, peppercorns, cardamon & bay leaf. bring back to boil, allow to cool slightly & pour into sterlised jars. Keep in fridge and allow a week before consuming.
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I visited a small community style living complex in Tewantin this week after their request for copies of Mary Valley Voice for the residents, after an interested party had visited our area and taken some copies back for others to read. Many were not aware of what was on offer in our Valley Region and enjoyed reading the articles on prior events & forth coming activities. I enjoyed talking & listening to them and found satisfaction in the fact that our small magazine brought such enjoyment to a few elder citizens and I have arranged to visit each month and deliver the MVV upon receipt of a cuppa, cake & chat!!
I missed the Annual Show & Rodeo this year, but have heard reports of good attendance & support as per usual and we are so lucky as a town to still hold our Show annually promoting this great area. Well DONE!!
Please don't forget our MVV AGM to be held on November 14th 11.00AM @ Kenilworth Museum
ALL WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR A CHAT - CUPPA - NIBBLES OCTOBER RIDDLE:
"WHAT IS ALWAYS IN FRONT OF YOU, BUT CAN'T BE SEEN?"
Until next month when I will endeavour to have some Christmas spirit as the Jolly Season is advancing fast I leave you with this thought."WHEN YOU LOVE WHAT YOU HAVE - YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED"
~Barbara Smith, President, Mary Valley Community News
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Classic Queenslander – Off Grid Living on 29.6 Acres
3545 MARY VALLEY ROAD IMBIL
$1,550,000
Enjoy the comforts that this lovely acreage property has to offer, just on the outskirts of Imbil.
Fully fenced 29.7-acre property, 2 large dams, 26,000 gallons tank water. Large orchard with a variety of approximately 30 trees. As new Classic Queenslander home: 3 extra-large bedrooms all with built-in robes, master with ensuite and walk-in robe, air-conditioning and access to the large rear covered verandah. Large family bathroom, large laundry with plenty of storage and bench space. Open plan living – dining and kitchen with stunning granite benches, quality fixtures and fittings. Butler’s pantry with room to move. Wood heater and air-conditioning. Separate granny flat or office; air-conditioning, shower & toilet, living area and bedroom. Sheds: (1) - 3mtr x 9mtr, (2) - 12mtr x 12mtr colour bond shed with high clearance central door (3) 40ft container – ideal for storage. Totally Off Grid, no mains power connected. A 29.5 klw solar system also comes with a 10kva Diesel generator for backup if needed.
COUNTRY LIFESTYLE
47 TAMLYN ROAD KENILWORTH
Offers over $1,475,000
Nestled amidst the serene expanse of Kenilworth’s rural heartland, 47 Tamlyn Road presents a unique semi-rural retreat, perfect for those yearning for a lifestyle interwoven with the natural beauty of the Queensland hinterland. This sprawling 139-acre property offers an idyllic setting for horse and cattle enthusiasts, along with anyone seeking the tranquillity of acreage life just a stone’s throw from the charming Kenilworth Township. The acreage is a tapestry of topographies—from fertile creek flats and gentle undulating hills to steep timbered sections, about a third of which are cleared and ready for use. Fully fenced boundaries encompass four paddocks, alongside practical cattle yards complete with a ramp for ease of livestock management. Water supply is courtesy of two dams—one of which is spring-fed—as well as a seasonal creek. The property boasts a substantial 24m x 16m shed, equipped with power, which includes a 3m high doorway suitable for larger vehicles or machinery. For the adventurous at heart, the land offers a plethora of activities—motorbike riding, horseback adventures, bushwalking, or exploring the natural surrounds.
Tonia Murtagh
