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Kenilworth Safe Space Opening at McGinns Tuesday 3rd December at 1.30pm All Welcome

School Centenary 2 Garden Club 3 WANTED: Museum Guides 4 Mary River Turtle book 5 Healthy Living 15

LOCAL OPENING & CELEBRATIONS FRONT COVER: KENILWORTH SAFE SPACE OFFICIALLY OPENING ON TUESDAY THE 3RD OF DECEMBER AT MCGINNS 1.30 PM ALL INVITED!!!

In the heart of a community-led safe space, there’s a quiet magic that unfolds. People from all walks of life come together, bound by shared understanding and the comfort of unspoken support.

Here, individuals who might otherwise pass each other on the street with just a nod find themselves sitting side by side, sharing the stories and their burdens.

In this space, labels like age, background, and occupation fall away, replaced by a genuine connection that transcends difference. The safe space offers them a moment to exhale, to lean on each other, and to recognize that healing can be found in community. There’s a warmth, a kindness, and a sense of belonging that reminds everyone present: here, you are seen, and here, you are safe.

This is a nonclinical drop in Space for people experiencing suicidal distress and their carers, family and friends. Established with the help of Australian not-for-profit Roses in the Ocean.

Visitors and volunteers are welcome to the Safe Space located at Nana McGinns in Kenilworth township. ~Suzie Hopkins & the Safe Space team

KENILWORTH STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTENARY OPEN DAY: A CELEBRATION OF MEMORIES AND COMMUNITY This past weekend, Kenilworth State Community College was abuzz with laughter, nostalgia, and reconnecting as we celebrated our Centenary Open Day. The event brought together a remarkable gathering of past students and staff, turning our beautiful campus into a vibrant reunion ground.

As the sun shone brightly, it was heart-warming to witness so many familiar faces reliving cherished memories. Alumni shared stories of their time at Kenilworth, reminiscing about unforgettable moments and friendships that have stood the test of time. The atmosphere was filled with joy as old friends reunited, exchanging laughter and anecdotes that highlighted the rich history of our beloved college.

The open day featured a variety of activities, from engaging discussions about the college's evolution over the past century to a delightful performance by the current students. Attendees enjoyed refreshments while exploring exhibits showcasing significant milestones in Kenilworth’s journey.

A welcoming and calming vibe in the Kenilworth Safe Space.

Many expressed their gratitude for the educational foundation they received, crediting the college with shaping their careers and lives.

A huge thank you goes out to our dedicated current staff, whose hard work and enthusiasm made this event an overwhelming success. Their meticulous planning and attention to detail ensured that everything ran smoothly, allowing everyone to enjoy the day to its fullest.

This centenary celebration not only honoured our past but also reinforced the bonds of our Kenilworth community. As we look forward to the next century, we are excited to continue fostering connections and inspiring future generations of students.

Thank you to everyone who participated in making this day a memorable one. Here’s to many more years of success, camaraderie, and shared experiences at Kenilworth State Community College!

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Photo: RFS locals Mick and Bernard helping Hall President Dave control the recent burn off.

GARDEN CLUB CELEBRATIONS Many thanks to all those who have come along to Gheerulla Garden Club and supported the hall this year. It's been a wonderful year of learning something new each month, bringing the community together, sharing a common interest and making friends.

Monday was a very enjoyable relaxing festive day chatting, sharing ideas and eating too much! So much delicious plates of goodies.

Thank you! That wraps up 2024!

Gheerulla Garden Club will be back for its 5th year in March 2025.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year See you next year! ~ Barbara Smith

GHEERULLA HALL ON FIRE We like a good fire at Gheerulla Hall. Not that we’re pyromaniacs. But after a massive grounds tidy up (thanks to Paul), we had a pile of tree rubbish to deal to. Fearing we might set fire to the place, we got a fire permit from Michael at the P.O., and entrusted the task to Mick and Bernard of our local Rural Fire Service, and Voila! It was done to perfection.

Little do they know we will have another pile for them to burn shortly. So if you have a dangerous looking heap to burn, contact your local Fire Warden who can help out.

So now the Hall can go safely on its way with its activities - Art Classes with Cassie, Garden Club, Card Buffet, Tennis, and more to come! Gheerulla Hall thanks the Sunshine Coast Council for its funding support.

Ask at the Post Office to contact your local Fire Warden. ~ Kathy Mullins

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BE PART OF HISTORY: MUSEUM NEEDS YOUR HELP! CAN YOU HELP?

The coronation of Queen Elizabeth Sims as patron.

II was celebrated with a parade (June For the past 20 years I have been part of the 1953 team of Sunday guides for visitors to the • The Kenilworth Hall was enlarged museum – a role I still thoroughly enjoy.

BUT…this year I celebrated my 80th birthday (1954) and I have some health issues. For this reason • The largest flood in the 20th century I am putting out a plea to the community for hit the district (March 1955) help with conducting the Sunday tours. I • Kenilworth CWA rooms were opened have recorded the tour and it is available to all visitors to listen to on hand held devices (April, 1955) – so there is little need to have “grown up • St Lukes Anglican Church was here” or have a great knowledge about the dedicated (November 1955) history. It is hoped that after listening to • The community raised the funds and the recordings that volunteers might pick purchased land and donated it to the up useful information that they could then Maroochy Shire as the Town Park impart to the visiting public. Certainly training would be provided for all volunteers.

(1957) If just 6 people could commit to the task then • Water Supply was connected to all that would mean a one Sunday every 6 weeks homes and businesses in Kenilworth commitment – not an onerous task.

(November 1957) Should the museum have to close for the • Kenilworth Fire Brigade formed want of volunteers – the wonderful collection (January, 1958) of artefacts would be absorbed into other • Kenilworth Junior Farmers Club was museums (as per our constitution) and Kenilworth and district could lose some of formed (August 1958). its valuable identifying historical features as Conservation and preservation of this well as 600-700 visitors annually. history has been managed by volunteer committees since the formation of the Please lodge your interest by emailing Historical Association on December 2, kenilworthmuseum@gmail.com •

That treasured feeling of community comes from shared experiences and a sense of—not necessarily the actual experience of—shared history.

The community of Kenilworth and district has a rather unique history. As a resident of the area – what do you know of that history? Much of the history is recorded in the Kenilworth Museum and is available for all to access. The collection of this history began in 1950 when the district celebrated 100 years of white settlement with a large parade and ball at night. It also marked the first publication of a documented history of the settlement of the district in “Hinka Booma to Kenilworth 1850-1950”.

This publication had been re-edited and re-published by the Kenilworth & District Historical Association Incorporated in 2005 and 2020. The 2020 edition added details of the development of the district in the period 1950-1960 during which time the following occurred:•

* Kenilworth township was connected to the electricity grid (September.

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Additional classrooms were added to the Kenilworth school (1953)

1979 when Mrs A. Slack took the chair ~ Lenore Meldrum, President as president, Les Moreland, Secretary and Victor Fedorniak as Treasurer and Will Kenilworth and District Historical Assn Inc

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RAINFALL MOY POCKET – OCTOBER 2024 by Graham Brennan This October 49mm. Last October 5mm. 23 year average October 89mm.

Rain fell on 11 days, October average 11 days .

Total rain for first 10 months of year 1138mm. Same period last year gave us 354mm. Jan-Oct Average 984mm.

12 month total till end October 1440mm. 22 year annual average 1233mm.

On the verandah for October our days were 1 degree below average and nights were warmest since 2018 at 1 deg above average.

COMMUNITY NEWS UPDATES CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES On 27 October, the Patronal Festival of St Luke was celebrated at St Luke's with a well attended Holy Communion service led by Rev'd Kaye Pitman with guest preacher Rev'd Lauren Martin who spoke about the use of Auslan in church services. The use of signing has allowed the deaf and hearing impaired to be much more actively involved in church services.

Once again, the parishioners at St Luke's are busy making up Christmas hampers for Anglicare in Nambour and Erowal at Maleny. We are collecting small personal care items such as tissues, soap, toothpaste etc or small nonperishable food items such as biscuits, lollies, fruit juice packs ect. If anyone would care to donate to our hampers with goods or money, we would be so very grateful. These hampers go to the less fortunate elderly in our community. Any donations can be left at St Luke's church on Saturday or Sunday mornings.

The Maleny Anglican Parish is now seeking a new priest but in the meantime a locum will fill in with services and pastoral care.

Mass at 10am at St John Bosco's on Sunday 17 November will be followed by a Christmas luncheon. If you are new to Kenilworth, this is one way to meet people.

History is in the air! Over the next few weeks, a QR code will be created so that visitors to Kenilworth can appreciate the history of St John Bosco's Church. If you would like to share any photos, especially older ones, that reflect the events at the church, please contact Sue on 0439 130 158. Over the road at St Luke's, 2025 sees the 70th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone. As these two churches have long served the community of Kenilworth and district, it is very important that their histories are recorded and cherished.

Morning prayer is held every Thursday morning at 9am at St Luke's. This is followed by meditation at 9:30am at St John Bosco's . Everyone is welcome at meditation and to coffee and a chat afterwards.

See you in church, perhaps?? We're a friendly lot here! And we do serve delicious morning teas! ~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. Which is a big HOORAY for the warming weather!

Sandy and Sylvia have been holding some wonderful swimming classes on Saturdays for toddlers right through to teens. There is also swim squad training on Tuesday afternoons. Aquafit 11am every Tuesday, Aqua Gym & Swim Fridays 10.30am with Jo McKenzie. Adult social swim with Robert 5pm Tuesdays.

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

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COME ALONG TO BOOK READING 21 NOVEMBER

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Rocky the Mary River Turtle loves his home, but he wishes there was another turtle like him to share it with.

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LOCAL NEWS Community News Appy days: a one-stop solution What day is bin day? Spotted a pothole?

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'Give a sheet’ for the planet Drop off your unwanted household linen so it can be recycled for ‘good’. Take your clean and sorted textiles linen to Chancellor State College, Sippy Downs on 16 November as part of National Recycling Week. Clean out your cupboard of all your worn out tea towels, sheets, doona covers, pillowcases, towels and more! Visit Council's website for details.

Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting View online on Council's website or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers on 21 November at 9am.

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Top tips for swooping season Swooping season for magpies and other native birds is only for a short time and here are some tips to help protect yourself. If you walk or ride near nests, move quickly but don’t run; walk-in groups or avoid the area if you can; wear a wide-brimmed hat or carry an umbrella; hop off your bike and walk. Be kind to the birds and leave the nests alone – they have a long memory – and this will help reduce future defensive behaviour. See Council's website for more.

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New CEO for Sunshine Coast: Council has welcomed the appointment of John Baker as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr Baker has extensive leadership experience both here and overseas. Having moved to Australia 10 years ago from the UK, he’s currently the CEO at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, which is the fifth largest local government area in Victoria. There’s no doubt he’s going to be a great asset for the Sunshine Coast.

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Keeping connected: For the latest Division 5 news please visit facebook.com/ winstonjohnstondivision5scc.

CR DAVID LAW DIVISION 10 – SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL Interpretive sign for Pioneer Park: I'm pleased to see new interpretative signage has been installed in Pioneer Park, Gheerulla. Providing historical information about the area and the park, it pays tribute to Bert Sims who donated the land for Pioneer Park and saw the memorial park established in 1979. It also honours the Kabi Kabi First Nation Peoples who are recognised Traditional custodians in this region.

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TED O'BRIEN - FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX Supporting young mothers: There are two races that stop the nation in November, and now the Melbourne Cup is over its time for the big one - The Nambour Cup. Curious to know more? Nambour Cup is the biggest cane toad race in the southern hemisphere and it has become an annual fundraiser to help teenage mums stay in school through the STEMM Program. Every Australian, no matter their circumstance, has the right to an education. The STEMM program enables this by supporting teenagers through their education while providing important mothering and mentoring skills. This first of a kind program in Queensland provides a unique stand-alone curriculum which enables pregnant girls and young mothers to be supported with their education goals. Nambour Cup will be held at Tramfest on Saturday, 30 th November from 4-7pm at the Nambour Tram Terminus.

Housing Crisis: With rental prices soaring by 27 per cent in the last year locally, it’s clear that the Sunshine Coast is not immune to the impacts of the housing crisis that has engulfed the nation. The Coalition is focused on getting Australia back on track and restoring the dream of home ownership. That’s why we’ve announced that a re-elected Coalition government will commit $5 billion to get housing projects moving, unlocking up to 500,000 homes to bedelivered more quickly through a mixture of grants and concessional loans.

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LET TERS TO THE EDITOR PITY THE POOR APOSTROPHE! This tiny little punctuation mark is overworked !

It has three designated jobs in our text writing.

Send your letters, news, poems, quotes, stories, photos and jokes to maryvalleyvoice31@ gmail.com

It shows possession as in the dish belonging to the dog - the dog's dish or the dishes belonging to the dogs - the dogs' dishes.

It shows letters omitted as in c'tee for committee, isn't for is not or where's for where is.

It is only used for plurals of single letters and numbers as in p's and q's or 1's and 2's.

So many people are now making the apostrophe work as a pseudo plural of everyday nouns!

You see it all over the place! Tasty avocado's for sale. Buy our juicy orange's. Ripe tomatoe's.

The plural of avocado is avocados, of orange is oranges, of tomato is tomatoes. Please - no apostrophe!!

Spare a thought for the poor old overworked apostrophe. Give it a rest!

The current incorrect use of the apostrophe as a marker for plural nouns opens up a whole chapter on how to form plurals! That's another story! ~ Shirley Moreland

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HEALTHY LIVING MIGHTY MICROGREENS PROJECT OF KENILWORTH STATE SCHOOL The year 3,4,5,6 class of Kenilworth State Community College (KSCC) have been harvesting good health and immersed in the Mighty Microgreen Project as part of a design and technology food specialisation unit of the school curriculum. The students have participated in three full day workshops, over the last three weeks and produced extensive portfolios alongside the mighty microgreens.

The class have stepped out from behind their desks and set up a makeshift community micro-garden on a veranda just outside their classroom. It is a simple sheet of shade cloth draped over a table and filled with about 100 of cups of lentil and chickpea microgreens.

high level of engagement we are witnessing.” Ms Fox says. She believes this authentic learning will stay with them for their lives and help them make their own healthy decisions.

“Microgreens are great for your body, easy to grow, and are great in cooking,” Eva (year 4) and Astrid (year 5) says.

Paper cups - packaging chosen by the class for its environmentally friendly and compostable properties hold the microgreens which take 10 – 20 days to grow before they are ready to harvest. Further they require only a small input of water and can sometimes produce a second harvest.

“I love growing the microgreens from seed,” Zarah (year 3) says.

The school invited nutritionist Miss Sara to deliver the workshops which were codesigned with the class teacher Ms Emma Fox. “Having an expert to collaborate with has enriched the experience for my kids.” Ms Fox says.

The class have enthusiastically been learning how to plant, care for and harvest the plants, cook and enjoy eating them, and the many nutritional and culinary benefits. “The inspiring thing is the

With fellow foodies, Miss Jodie and Miss Courtney, the class have cooked healthy recipes using the microgreens.

Microgreen infused carrot cake biscuits, green smoothies, raspberry bliss balls, chickpea fritters and a Mexi-bowl, have all been on the menu as part of the project. Students’ final task was adapting their own recipe to use healthier ingredients and to include their microgreens for extra nutrition.

The children undertook a stakeholder analysis to understand the community’s contribution to the project. After investigating the potential costs involved, it was decided a donation for their product was a fair price. It is the class’s hope to continue the project with the proceeds making it sustainable, and to donate any profits to a charity.

The philanthropy of the project extends to the wider community of Kenilworth. Kenilworth Rural Supplies donated organic soil for the project, while Kenilworth Friendly Grocer donated seeds, and the P&C donated the cups. In kind, KSCC students have produced the microgreens along with recipe and information cards for the community, contributing to a healthy food environment.

The QR Code below will link you with the recipe cards created by the children. How cool is that!

The microgreens are for sale for another few days by donation in Kenilworth’s local store – La Petite Maison and H’s Delights on weekends up until the 16th of November. ~ Sara Dengate

Students Jack and Astrid proudly showing prototypes of the project.

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