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CLERMONT RAG Community Newsletter Friday March 6, 2015

Promising sales for Isaac cattle producers It was a promising sale for Isaac cattle producers at Clermont’s recent Prime and Store Cattle Sale, with 1912 head of cattle and 22 calves yarded and prices seeing higher returns than last year. Taking place at the Clermont Sale Yards on Wednesday February 18, the sale saw Weaner Steers topping at $248.2 c/kg and best of the cows at $205.2c/kg. The Sale’s Market Report shows prices came in across the board but were up from last year’s final sale, giving promising signs for the year ahead.

Hoch & Wilkinson agent, Jake Passfield was impressed on how prices held up considering the number of cattle hitting the market at the moment. “Considering the 1900 head local cattle being offered for sale, prices held relatively stable throughout the day. The quality of yarding was also very good,” he said. Isaac Regional Councillor and grazier Dale Appleton said the local confidence in the Beef Industry has picked up. “It’s good to see the market stabilising in a positive direction.

We’re all hoping this is a good sign for the year ahead,” he said. “There’s a new vet crush here at the yards and I’m glad that was ready to be put to work,” Cr Appleton said. Market highlights from the sale include: Gay Deaves “Mt. Commissioner” sold a quality line of Droughtmaster steers with the lead pen selling for 230.2c/kg weighing an average of 324kg to return $747.38/Hd along with a stylish pen of Droughtmaster heifers reaching to 204.2c/kg

with a weight of 281kg to return $575.16/Hd. Doug Finch “The Springs” sold a pen of Braford steers that made 220.2c/kg, weighing 396kg Av. to return a nice $873.46/Hd. Jade & Melisa Schafer sold a pen of steers making 221.2c/kg weighing in at 340kg to return $752/Hd. Sales at the Clermont Sale Yards take place on the second Wednesday of each month. For more information visit Isaac Regional Council’s webpage at www.isaac.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 472 227.

The CLERMONT RAG Isaac sends support to communities impacted by Tropical Cyclone Marcia As Rockhampton Regional Council continues recovery efforts in the wake of the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Marcia, Isaac Regional Council is lending helping hands. Isaac Local Disaster Management Group Chair and Mayor Anne Baker said Isaac staff were enthusiastic to lend their support and skills to help their neighbours. “Around 20 Isaac staff with vehicles and equipment are being deployed to Rockhampton Regional Council over the next week to help with the cyclone cleanup efforts including removing debris from roads.” “The workers, from our land care, road works and SES crews are keen to help the devastated region in its time of need.” “Seven Isaac SES members, two vehicles and storm damage equipment are returned recently after spending five days helping the Capricorn coast with chainsawing fallen trees, clearing debris and tarping roofs.”

“I thank our staff for their dedication and commitment, particularly our SES members who are all volunteers.” Mayor Baker encouraged community and corporate members who wish to help our neighbours, to jump on the website www.givit.org.au and donate. Australian charity GIVIT is a grassroots charity that connects those in need with those willing to give. In addition to donated goods, Isaac residents can give money via the GIVIT website of which 100% is used to purchase essential items from local businesses. GIVIT always, wherever possible, purchases items from local providers to support the local economy as it also recovers. To pledge your donation or offer of assistance please visit www.givit.org.au.

CWA Hall The hall in Sirius Street is available for hire at very reasonable rates. $20 for each morning, afternoon or evening session. $60 for whole day and evening. $15 extra for use of kitchen. Fully airconditioned. Contact Dawn on 4983 1270 to book your next function or meeting.

It始s not too late to tee up & join the

CLERMONT JUNIOR GOLF CLUB

2015 SEASON

Nominations can still be taken on the day NO Clubs or previous experience required!

Regular Round Tee Off Times 18 Holes - 7am 9 Holes - 8am 6 Holes 8.30am 3 Holes 9am

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT TONI MCFARLANE 0438 689 919 clermontjuniorgolf@gmail.com

First Round

Saturday, 7th March

The CLERMONT RAG Children love Baby Bounce, Storytime and Craft and Rhymetime Clermont Library has plenty of room for more adults and children at Baby Bounce and Rhymetime sessions. Rhymetime is held from 9.30am to 10am every Tuesday for children up to five years old, where they can sing and dance to nursery rhyme songs. Baby Bounce is held on Thursday from 9.30am to 10am and is aimed at children aged up to two years. Baby Bounce is a chance for parents to interact with their child through movement, music and song. Storytime and Craft time for the littlies is held at the Clermont Library every Friday from 9.30am to 10.30am and caters for children up to Prep age.

CLERMONT RODEO COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP! The 2015 Clermont Rodeo is planned for Saturday 11 April at the Clermont Showgrounds. After rescheduling three times, to suit different committee members, the Annual General Meeting has not taken place. Unless a number of interested rodeo enthusiasts come forward by the 20th March, to assist with the running of this popular community event, it is possible that there will be NO CLERMONT RODEO IN 2015. With the introduction of contract stock for rodeos and the services offered by rodeo associations and contractors, there is not as much preparation needed as there once was, but one member cannot do it all by himself. The facility available for this event is possibly the best in the area and it would be most disappointing if the event has to cancel. Assistance is needed with the following: • Set up panels, tents and other preparation on Friday 10 April • Assistance during the event • Clean-up and dismantle on Sunday 12 April If you wish to ensure a 2015 Clermont Rodeo, please contact: Matt or Lana Doring on 0419 787 183 or doringcontracting@bigpond.com or CR&SS President, Les Flohr on 49 831 701 or les.flohr@bigpond.com

CLERMONT RODEO & SHOW SOCIETY 2015 EVENTS Saturday 21 March - Annual General Meeting 10:30am Heritage Building Saturday 11 April - Clermont Rodeo

CLERMONT & DISTRICT SERVICEMEN’S CLUB Opening hours are 5.30pm to 6.30pm Wednesday and 5.30pm until late on Friday. Come on down and join us on a Friday night for a quite drink and a chat. Our AGM will be held on Friday March 27 commencing at 7.30pm. All members welcome to attend.

Friday 15 May - Cattlemen’s Challenge Field Day 9:00am ‘Paringa Feedlot’ Saturday 16 May – Clermont Showgirl Judging and High Tea Monday 25 May – Wednesday 27 May – Clermont Show Thursday 11 June – Sunday 14 June – Clermont Gold Cup Campdraft Saturday 20 June – CHASS Showgirl & Rural Ambassador Judging and Dinner – Heritage Building Please mark these dates on your calendar. We look forward to your support at some of these events in 2015.

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LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

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You can become a library member by filling in our membership form which you can find online (www.isaac.qld.gov.au/libraries) or talk to one of our Library Officers for assistance. Your library card will connect you to thousands of resources found in our eight libraries. Opening Hours Monday 8.30am to 5pm Tuesday 8.30am to 5pm Wednesday 8.30am to 8pm Thursday 8.30am to 5pm Friday 8.30am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 12pm Sunday Closed

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Teddy Bears gather for Library picnic Teddy Bears – big and small, come one; come all to the Clermont Library Teddy Bears’ Picnic. The Clermont Library is holding a Teddy Bear’s Picnic on Friday March 13 for all good teddy bears and their little human friends. The picnic will be held during the weekly Storytime and Craft session from 9.30am to 10.30am. Teddies, don’t forget to tell your human friends that bookings are required to attend the Teddy Bears’ Picnic as it will help the friendly, teddy-bear loving Library staff with catering requirements. Please phone the Clermont Library on 4846 3746. Library events calendar online To keep up with Isaac Library events go to www.isaac.qld. gov.au/library-programs ‘Call to Arms’ for poppy makers Isaac Libraries have put out a ‘call to arms’ to local communities to help make 500 poppies to commemorate the Centenary of the Anzacs. The Isaac Regional Library Service will start a regional program using the craft skills of library patrons and other community members to make 500 poppies for the Isaac Region. The Clermont Library will have a variety of paper, crochet, felt, material, knitting patterns and other craft resources for everyone to use in making poppies at workshops. We will be holding poppy making workshops on Wednesdays from 2pm to 3pm and Saturdays from 9.30am to 10.30am. Drop-ins will be welcome at any time. If you have a spare moment while in town waiting for the car to be serviced or feel like getting together with friends, grab a coffee and drop-in to make a few poppies. Young children are welcome to join in and create an easier version of a poppy.

The poppies will also be used to commemorate Remembrance Day in November. April 25, 2015 will mark the Centenary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops – the Anzacs – at Gallipoli during World War One. The Australian colonies came together on January 1, 1901 to form the Commonwealth of Australia but many Australians say Australia truly became a country following the landing of the Anzacs at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915. Celebrating International Women’s Day ‘Make it Happen’ is the theme of the 2015 International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is observed globally on March 8 every year and celebrates the social, economical and political achievements of women. There are thousands of books written by and about inspirational women. When was the last time you read a book about an inspirational woman? You can make it happen by visiting the Clermont Library and loaning books from the International Women’s Day You might like to read about Nancy Wake, who became an enemy of the Nazis during World War Two for helping Allied Soldiers escape. Or perhaps follow Julia Gillard’s rise through the political ranks to become Australia’s first female Prime Minister. Free Ipad and android tablet workshops at Clermont Library The Clermont Library’s free Technology Trendsetter workshops on android tablets and ipads have been very popular and will be held fortnightly – stay tuned for workshop dates. Technology Trendsetter workshops will be held fortnightly at the Clermont Library. Bookings are essential please call the Clermont Library on 4846 3746. Check out the Literacy section Does your child need a little encouragement to help them improve their reading skills? The Clermont Library’s Literacy section in the Junior Fiction collection may be helpful. The Literacy section has books suitable for beginner readers to the more advance readers building up their reading skills to move onto junior fiction books. New ‘Literacy’ arrivals include: The Lego Movie: Meet Unikitty by Shari Last Meet Princess Unikitty from the magical kingdom of Cloud Cuckoo Land. Join Unikitty and her friends as they save the day and make the world a happier place. These books are suitable for children beginning to read. Grizzwold by Syd Hoff Grizzwold has to move out of the forest but he’s having a tough time finding somewhere to live. He’s too big for most places and too clumsy for others. Dixie and the Best Day Ever by Grace Gilman Emma needs help writing a poem for school! But when Emma and Dixie have great snow day, Emma gets inspired!

The CLERMONT RAG Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp by Syd Hoff Guess who’s going to summer camp with Danny? His good friend the Dinosaur! These books are a Level 1 reader, suitable for children beginning to read. Bookings for Children’s Programs Bookings are required for all activities and all children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian, as per the Isaac Regional Library Service – Children and Young Adults Policy. Copies of the policy are available at the Clermont Library. To make a booking for any of the Children’s Programs sessions, please phone the Clermont Library on 4846 3746 or email Clermont.library@isaac.qld.gov.au New arrivals Clermont Library continues to receive new books, DVDS and other items on a regular basis. New arrivals in adult fiction include: Fate Has No Mercy by David Creed Fate Has No Mercy describes the path followed by one may on his way to an archaeological discovery, potentially of extraordinary importance.

Nowhere to Turn by Lynette Eason The day Danielle Harding takes her 11-year-old and flees from her abusive husband is the day Kurt Harding dies. A relieved Dani believes she and her son are finally safe – but in reality, things are just heating up. Monument to Murder by Mari Hannah When skeletal remains are found beneath the fortified walls of an ancient cast on Northumberland’s rugged coastline, DCI Kate Daniels calls on a forensic anthropologist to help identify the corpse. Bitter Crossing by D.A. Keeley Having spent the last seven years in Texas, Border Patrol Agent Peyton Cote is returning home to northern Maine, hoping it will be a safer environment for her young son. But the criminal element has turned what was once a quiet corner of the country into an illicit trade route…and there’s no telling what they’ll do to protect their interests. Fast Track by Julie Garwood Cordelia Kane has always been a daddy’s girl – her father raised her alone after her mother died when Cordelia was just two- years-old. When her father has a serious heart attack, Cordelia is devastated when he reveals the shocking truth about her mother. Until next time, see you at the Library. Sue, Laura, Jo and Chloe

Clermont Community Housing & Other Services Inc AGENTS for: Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support Emergency Relief Vouchers, Emergency Housing, Low Income Housing Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 12.30pm-2.55pm. Wednesday: 12.30pm-2pm. Phone: 4983 3400 2 Lime Street, “Lagoona” Expression of Interest

We are looking for a carer for a senior person to ensure their safety and well being whilst at home alone. Duties: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, preparing lunch, morning or afternoon tea, providing company and some occasional outings. Hours of work: 4 hours a day during school hours Monday to Friday(negotiable) and if possible Sunday afternoon12.30 – 6pm. Pay: Negotiable Job requirements: Kind and trustworthy, drivers licence If you are interested please phone Bill Faint on 0419 707 669 or emailsamanthafaint@gmail.com

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SCHOOL NEWS Clermont State School

Student of the week: Prep B: Llandyn D for always following our classroom rules and being a friendly classmate. P/1W: River S for a fantastic improvement in writing your name. 1S: Jaida-Lily A for taking her time to create beautiful handwriting and show neat work in all lessons. 2W: Alicia S for always trying hard and being a kind friend. 2/3A: Hunter S for excellent classroom behaviour and a positive attitude. 3/4M: Montessa A.-K for a great attitude in class and doing her best with all tasks. 3/4B: Stacey A for always trying her best and putting in great effort into her writing. 4/5F: Alana W for being a positive member of our classroom. Luke C for being a positive role model. 5/6: J Kial R for your fantastic point of view about Australia becoming a federaation. 6C: Dylan E for showing positive attitude towards his learning. LOTE: Kelsey L for wonderful manners and excellent behaviour. Holly G for great participation and outstanding effort.

St Josephâ€™s School

Student of the Week: Prep: Veronnika Flohr for always being helpful and happy in the classroom. Fletcher Harms for how hard you have been trying this week in Prep. Year 1: Lainey Foot for the concentration and effort you have put into your work this term. Year 2: Kingsley Williams for your amazing work on your recount during English lessons and Daily Five. Year 3: Clayton Lonergan for your enthusiasm and determination to do your best work this week. Year 4: Maddison Seawright for always being a kind and considerate friend. Year 5/6: Lucy Appleton for working extremely hard to problem solve multiplication facts by two-digit numbers. Principal: Eden Beale for the enthusiasm you display during swimming lessons.

Making Jesus Real: Veronnika Flohr for the way that you cared for one of your Prep friends when they were upset. Will McMahon for offering your time to take the swimming equipment back to the sports shed. Lara McPherson for keeping your Lenten promise when all of the other students were enjoying the delicious chocolate cake. Colby Crawford for consistently making Jesus real in our classroom through kind words and actions. Scarlett McDonald and Reina Zordan for looking after your friend while she has been injured. Nayte Fish for showing us how to be like Jesus every day through your kind words and actions in the classroom. Riley Shaw for always being so kind and caring towards your friends.

Tai Chi For Health Regular Wednesday Classes At the Senior Citizenâ€™s Hall Advanced: 9-10am will begin in March Intermediate: 10-11am will begin in March Beginners: 11-12am (as required) All welcome. Gold coin donation For more information please contact: Sue Flynn on 49833472 or 0418 719198

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1080 Wild Dog and Feral Pig Baiting Program 2015 Isaac Regional Council is encouraging rural landowners to participate in the 1080 wild dog and feral pig baiting program for 2015, occurring in two rounds, scheduled as per below.

Round one

Monday March 2 to Thursday April 16

Round two

Monday October 12 to Thursday November 19

Landowners must confirm a booking with Council to participate in the above 1080 baiting rounds. If landowners are unable to participate in the above rounds and would like to conduct baiting programs, Council can supply preprepared factory produced baits. Orders for factory baits must be made in advance. Delivery of the baits is expected to be three weeks from date of ordering. Factory baits are supplied â€˜at costâ€™. Prices will be confirmed at the time of ordering and baits will not be released before payment has been made to Council. To confirm a booking with Council or for further information, please contact Isaac Regional Council, Environmental Services Administration Officer, Patti Ruth on 1300 472 227 (1300 ISAACS) or via email at patti.ruth@isaac.qld.gov.au.

GRAHAM WEBB Acting Chief Executive Officer

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COME AND PAINT THE SKATE PARKS! MIDDLEMOUNT:

Monday 13 April

9am - 5pm

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Tuesday 14 April Wednesday 15 April

9am - 5pm 9am - 3pm

Please bring - water, lunch, snacks and sunsmart clothing

MORANBAH:

Thursday 16 April Friday 17 April

9am - 5pm 9am - 3pm

For more information contact: jessica.blackburn@isaac.qld.gov.au

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The CLERMONT RAG Health Matters: Protect, Prevent; Live Well

recognised as the best treatment during those years and was said to have saved the country from a national disaster.

International Women’s Day, held globally on March 8 each year, celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of women in the past, present and future

In support of local women and to build on the Make it Happen theme, the Clermont business group is having a luncheon today Friday March 6.

This year’s theme, ‘Make it happen’, encourages women to actively pursue their goals and aspirations, by developing:

Times may have changed since our pioneering and resilient forbearers fought for positive health, but the connections, confidence and engagement of current women remains as powerful, especially when it comes to being proactive about our health and the health of those around us.

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connections to support, services and mentors, education and the confidence it instils, and engagement and collaboration with other women

To celebrate this international day, here are the stories of two inspirational women in Australia whose ‘Make It Happen’ attitude made a difference for the health of many.

And remember…. Protect, Prevent, Live Well

Mary McConnel (1824-1910). Originally from Scotland, Mary migrated to Australia with her husband in 1848 and settled near Moreton Bay. She was the mother of six children. When she was in an adult hospital, she asked to bring her sick son in for treatment, but was told children under five years old could not be admitted. Without treatment, Mary’s son died. She asked the Treasurer of Qld at that time for money to start a children’s hospital but was told it was a low priority. Mary worked hard for 15 years and raised money and rented a little house in Spring Hill which became the Hospital for sick children in 1878. She brought a matron and nurse from England as there were no children’s nurses in Brisbane. In that first year 105 children were admitted to the tiny 15 bed hospital. This service eventually grew to become the Royal Children’s hospital, Brisbane, which services more than 37,000 children each year. Sister Elizabeth Kenny (1880-1952). Elizabeth was a Darling Downs community member who began her nursing career by volunteering her services to anyone who called her, riding her horse to visit patients. She then served as a nurse in World War 1. After returning home to Australia, she worked with a Toowoomba surgeon to treat cases of polio with hot baths and limb movement, instead of the immobilisation methods used by doctors at the time. Many patients recovered. Sister Kenny received support from Qld government to establish clinics to treat long term polio cases in Townsville and Brisbane, which attracted interstate and overseas patients. However many Australian doctors did not believe her therapies worked. In 1937, a polio epidemic struck Australia and Elizabeth published a book about her treatments. In 1940, Elizabeth was invited to the US where she started a training school for therapists. A wave of polio outbreaks hit America during the war years. In 1946 Minneapolis suffered its worse polio epidemic and more than 2000 people died. Elizabeth’s ideas were

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Date Claimers MARCH 18 Clermont Cattle Sale 18 Clermont Community & Business Group AGM 19 Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge 21 Clean Up Australia Day/Reef out the Rubbish 28 Paint & Sip night, Scout Hall APRIL 10-19 11 15 15 25 30

National Youth Week Clermont Rodeo Clermont Cattle Sale Clermont Community & Business Group meeting Anzac Day Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge

MAY 1 Tourism Awards dinner 1-3 Blair Athol Bush Sports 70 years 13 Clermont Cattle Sale 13 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting 15 Cattlemen’s Challenge Field Day - Paringa feedlot 16 Clermont Showgirl judging and High Tea 21 Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge 26 Clermont Show Sale 25-27 Clermont Show JUNE 7 Mistake Creek State School fun run 11 Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge 11-14 Clermont Gold Cup Campdraft 17 Clermont Cattle Sale 17 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting 18 Clermont Patchworkers Annual Cent Sale 20 CHASS Showgirl & Rural Ambassador judging and dinner

JULY 22 Clermont Cattle Sale 22 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting 23 Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge 31 Hopgood Charolais Bull Sale AUGUST 19 Clermont Cattle Sale 19 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting SEPTEMBER 5 Anglican Church Spring Time afternoon tea and Cent Sale 8 Kilcummin/Twin Hills Roundtable 16 Clermont Cattle Sale 16 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting 22 Clermont Bull Sale OCTOBER 8 Burenda Angus/Brangus Bull Sale 14 Clermont Cattle Sale 14 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting 28 Clermont Beef Expo and Billa Park Simmental Bull Sale NOVEMBER 6 St Mary’s Christmas Fair 10 Mistake Creek Roundtable 18 Clermont Cattle Sale 18 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting 20-22 Art Exhibition Clermont Civic Centre Supper Room DECEMBER 9 Clermont Cattle Sale

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SPORTS NEWS

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Saturday Clermont Sports Centre THUMP L2-L3 45 mins 8.30am

General Session Timetable February 23 to March 31 Jupiter Street Clermont 07 4983 1422 All classes included in gym membership or $15 for casual passes Bert’s Place Kids Club– Childcare daily hours. 0-5yrs. Tuesday to Friday. Bookings essential. Monday Revolution express 30 mins 9.30am Pilates Level 1 matwork 11am Beach volleyball 6.30pm Yoga beginners 6.30pm TRX 7.30pm Tuesday Ladies volleyball 9.15am/10.15am Rip 1 hour 5.45pm Revolution express 30 mins 6.30pm Ballroom/Latin dance 1½hrs 7pm fees apply Wednesday Revolution 9.30am Pregnancy Pilates 11.15am Pilates level 1 mat work 5.15pm THUMP beginners 6pm Revolution spin 1 hour 7pm Thursday Ballroom/Latin Dance 9.30am fees apply Kids Ballroom/Latin dance 4pm 45 mins Junior mixed indoor volleyball 8-14 years 5.30pm Mixed Indoor volleyball 6.30pm and 7.30pm Friday Revolution express 9.15am Yoga 10am Yoga over 55’s 11am TRX mixed skill level class 5.45pm Ballroom/Latin dance 6.30pm 1 hour

TRX 9.15am Rip 10.30am 1 hours Power Yoga 10.30am Sunday Yoga 10.30am Pregnancy Pilates 5.30pm Revolution 6.30pm CLASS DESCRIPTIONS TRX Suspension Training Every Suspension training exercise builds true functional strength and improves flexibility, balance and core stability all at once, as is required on the playing fields of sport and in life. Intermediate sessions are higher intensity workouts as basics should be well ingrained in participants. Intermediate Monday, Friday and Saturdays. Rip Group Rx A high intensity strength conditioning class using barbell and light weights. 1 hour in duration. Bring towel and water bottle! $15.00 casual/free for members. Rip Express is a 45min major muscle group workout. THUMP boxing for fitness 1 hour free for members. Beginners L1 run Wednesday nights 6pm. A pair of inners to be worn under gloves can be purchased for $5.00 before class. L2 and L3 bookings only! Boxing equipment provided for both classes. $15 per class, free for gym members. Beach Volleyball Fixture Season 1 draws 6pm and 7pm. February to June. Junior Mixed Indoor Volleyball 8 to 14 years. Nominations now open. $6.00 per week and $15.00 registration fee. Thursday afternoons 5.30pm. Indoor Volleyball Fixtures Season 1 draw runs Thursday nights throughout Term 1 and 2 start time 6.30pm and 7.30pm timeslots . Mixed teams.

Tuesday Ladies Volleyball Fixtures Season 1 draw runs Tuesday mornings throughout Term 1 and 2 start time 9.15am and 10.15am. Yoga A class for everyone! For ages 5 and up to 90 or more. You will learn breathing exercises and positions that can help improve arthritic symptoms, insomnia, blood pressure, mood and aid with relaxation and flexibility. There are many benefits of Yoga, this class is suitable for pregnant women, screening will be conducted prior to participation. BOOKINGS FOR YOGA ARE ESSENTIAL. $15 for casuals $6.00 for children up to 14 years. Power Yoga is not suitable for children under 10 years of age. Tight Arse Tuesdays $7.00 gym passes and squash. Don’t get offended get active! Pregnancy Pilates A low impact pilates class which focuses on pelvic floor, posture, general strength and well being for pregnant ladies who have been cleared to exercise during their pregnancy. Bookings essential. Pilates Level 1 matwork 45 mins learn the fundamentals of Pilates in a low impact class for good posture, strength for pelvic floor, core and general toning. Mats required. SPIN/Revolution New equipment, great music and a fantastic calorie burning hour of indoor cycling. You’ll learn correct technique for improved performance and have fun cycling. Bookings essential. Revolution Express is a half hour session being added to the program in November all indoor cycling classes are moderate to high intensity classes. Introduction to Ballroom & Latin dance classes Fees apply for all participants. $10 for members, $15 for casuals. Multi class passes are available for a discounted

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SPORTS NEWS

www.isaac.qld.gov.au 1300 ISAACS rate. Classes run Feb to late March. Private lessons are available upon request. Childcare now available—Bert’s Place Kids Club operates Tue-Fri. Bookings are essential. 0-5years of age. School age kids welcome during school holidays. 7 Jupiter St Clermont 07 4983 1422 admin@clermontsportscentre.com www.clermontsportscentre.com Don’t forget to like our Facebook page for class changes and updates.

Clermont Branch Inc

Wanting to become a member? Contact Frances on 4983 1478.

We shoot on the 2nd and 3rd Sunday of every month. Arrive at range at 9.30am and commence shooting at 10am. Anyone who is interested in shooting rifles or pistols are welcome to attend. The Club will be holding a Firearm’s Safety Course at the range Saturday March 7 commencing at 8am. To register for this course please give Christine a call on 0429 833 052. Shoot on Sunday will be: Rifle – Metallic Silhouette Pistol – 50M International Mayleigh Match

Vets Golf

Fourteen vets played a stroke competition and the winner was Lyn Ilott, with run downs to Beryl Maguire and Jerry Marr. Least putts 13 to Ned McFarlane. Vets will continue to play in the mornings while the weather is like this. Be there by 9am for 9.30am hit off.

Clermont Clay Target Club

Monthly shoot 4th Sunday of each month. 9.30am start and practice is held on most Tuesdays after 5pm.

Contact Wayne Johnson on 0149 698 228 or clermontclaytargetclub@gmail.com

Madabout Fitness

Monthly Timetable March 41 James Road, Clermont Madonna 0448 007 263 All classes and open gym are $12.50 Monday 9.45am Gut and Butt Blast 4.30pm – 5.30pm WOD 5.45pm Gut and Butt Blast Tuesday 4.30pm – 5.30pm WOD 6pm Aqua Fit 6pm – 9pm Open Gym Wednesday 9.45am Lets Lift 4.30pm– 5.30pm WOD 5.45pm Lets Lift Thursday 5.45pm H.I.I.T. 7.30pm – 9pm Open Gym Friday 6.30am THUMP Boxing 5.30pm – 9pm Open Gym Saturday 6.30am – 9pm Open Gym Sunday 6.30am – 7.30pm Open Gym Open gym is only available to Madabout Fitness clientele. Class Description Gut and Butt blast is a target class that focuses on strengthening and toning the nine core divisions of the abdominal plane. While simultaneously blasting the three muscles of the buttocks, hamstrings and quadriceps. This will increase fat metabolism at rest and help slim and tone those problematic areas. Although not targeted, general whole body conditioning applies and while challenging, is more than suitable for any fitness level. Workout Of the Day (WOD) This is a board based program, working along the principles of H.I.I.T where you are able to come in and complete the workout in your own time. What is H.I.I.T? High-intensity interval training is a training technique, which commands full effort through quick, intense bursts of

exercise followed by active recovery periods. This form of exercise uses power and cardio, keeping the heart rate high and metabolizing fat at the same time. Open Gym This is your opportunity to use the Gym facilities, there will be a basic weights program and WOD on offer for your utilisation, or you could just be creative and do your own training. Lets Lift This program has been designed to target the eight large muscle groups in a 45 minute whole body workout. This is achieved through the use of barbell and Dumbbell weights. This class is suitable for every fitness level. Mad GRIT This is a 30min program incorporating core, strength and cardio based exercise, ideal for total fitness development. THUMP Boxing Is a moderate to high intensity cardio boxing class. This class is specifically effective in defining the body’s musculature, while improving balance, flexibility, and co-ordination. The cardio component uses the body’s energy systems and improves your ability to use oxygen, helping you to work harder for longer and burn fat in the process.

Clermont Bowls Club

For information, membership and bookings please call Corey on 0448 471 654.

Clermont Tigers Football Club (Soccer)

Our AGM will be held on Tuesday March 10 at 5pm at the St Joseph’s undercover area. Excitingly, nominations for key positions in the new committee have already been submitted, but we would still love for people to attend the AGM to hear about the plans for the season, and to find out how else they can contribute to our club. For Further information or to contact the Club: • Check out our FaceBook page ‘Clermont Tigers Junior Football Club’ ‘Like’ us for up-to-date messages or post

The CLERMONT RAG your queries. • Email clermonttigers@gmail.com • Phone Secretary Jackie Martin 0409947324 or email jandjmartin@bigpond.com Come along and see who’s kicking around the oval in the black and yellow jerseys! Clermont Tigers: Hear us Roar!

Clermont Tennis Club

Contact Sandra Strohfeldt 4983 1435 or Robert Holmes 0448 831 694.

Weekly green fees are payable before each game and the club is looking to run a sausage sizzle following the round to encourage families to hang around and participate in the presentations. For more information please contact club Handicapper, Toni McFarlane on 0438 689 919 or email clermontjuniorgolf@gmail.com The Club also has a Facebook Page which they post regular updates on. Nominations are still open and any and all interested golfers are welcome to come along and sign up for the 2015 season!

Clermont Golf

Winner of the Single Stableford event was young Wade Marteene, and runner up Ross Faint. Open pin shot to John Anderson and approach shots to Bruce Rieck A Grade, Gary Manion B Grade and Jerry Marr C Grade. Ladies winner was Rhonda Bleakley, and runner up Lyn Ilott. Open pin shot Rhonda Bleakley and approach shots to Sandy Rieck and Shirley Harvey. Next week 2nd Club Medal sponsored by Ian and Sue McCracken and March 15, 2nd 4BBB Qualifier.

Clermont Rifle Association Inc

Contact Jan Thornhill on 0408 980 939 or Noel [Bear] Byrne on 0419 791 751 or email clermontrifle@yahoo.com.au

Clermont Junior Golf

The Clermont Golf course saw an insurgence of youth flood the fairways over the weekend with the Clermont Junior Golf Club holding their annual Sign on and Fun Day to kick start the 2015 Junior Golf Season. Over 30 juniors signed on to the club strengthening the club from previous years and putting the committee to their paces behind the scenes. The official season kicks off this Saturday, March 7 with the tee off times as follows – 18 Holes – 7am 9 Holes – 8am 6 Holes – 8.30am 3 Holes – 9am With so many enthusiastic little ones the committee are looking to utilize club funding and as well as grants and sponsorship to provide a number of opportunities throughout the season for development and coaching and have already made contact with professionals in the region who are very keen to get on board with the club to further enhance the skills of our juniors. Club President, Christian Verschoor spoke to the crowd of the importance of supporting the children by encouraging good sportsmanship and unity as a club as well as taking advantage of the upcoming coaching clinics and round days to gain more skills and experience. Parents are encouraged to read through the rules of the game before each round and to help their children gain an understanding to the rules and etiquette of the game.

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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

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Religious Notices New Creation Fellowship Clermont ‘Come As You Are’ Service time 10am Sundays Scout Hall, Daintree Street PS Trevor & Roxanne Cole 4983 3980 Sonrise Central Queensland Join Us! Sunday Service 9am Horse Riding Wed 3.30pm Kids Club Friday 4pm-5.30pm CLAW Youth Friday 7pm-9pm 58 Capella Street, Clermont We are an ACC (AOG) Church. Everyone welcome. Phone: Ps Allan Kelly 0417 095 918 Ps Renita Kelly 0408 063 123 Ps Judy Anne Dalrymple 0413 761 778 Masses/Liturgies St Mary’s Church March Saturday 7 6pm Saturday 14 6pm Sunday 22 8am Saturday 28 6pm April Sunday 5 Easter Sunday 7am Saturday 11 6pm Saturday 18 6pm Sunday 26 8am Anglican Church Service - All Saints’ Clermont Morning Prayer Sundays 9am Wednesdays 9:30 am Eucharist 4th Saturday of month Fr. Honorio 6pm For Hire of Anglican Church Hall call 4983 1435

Uniting Church

Cnr Capella and Box Streets Sunday worship 8am gregoryuniting. org.au PHONE: 4983 3445

Meetings 2015 Clermont Pensioners League meet every 2nd Monday of the month at the Senior Citizens Hall at 2pm. Clermont Pottery Club meets every Monday night from 7.30pm. Enquiries phone Debbie Watson on 4983 2761. Clermont Senior Citizens Association hold their meeting on the 4th Thursday after activities at 11am. Country Women’s Association meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 11am at the QCWA Hall, Sirius Street. Meeting is followed by light lunch. Clermont Meals On Wheels meetings are held every alternate month on the 2nd Monday at 2pm at Monash Lodge. New members would be very welcome. Clermont Camera Social Club will be meeting monthly. For details phone Karen 0409 831 615, Sally 0437 835 223 or Jo 0433 328 008. Search for us on Facebook. Clermont Community Housing & Other Services Inc meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 4pm at ‘Lagoona’, 2 Lime Street. The Peak Downs Masonic Lodge No. 32 (Clermont) meets on the 4th Saturday each month, 7.30pm at the Clermont Masonic Hall Cnr Lime Street and Karmoo Street. Clermont Community and Business Group (CCBG) monthly meetings held 5.30pm, Shop 3, 42 Daintree Street. Meetings consistent with Clermont Cattle Sale dates. SSAA meetings held at the Range on 3rd Sunday of the month at 12 midday. Clermont SHS P&C meetings are held on 3rd Monday of each month starting at 6.30pm in Admin Building. Monash Lodge Inc meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4pm at Monash Lodge. Clermont Rodeo will be holding their AGM on Saturday March 21 at 10.30am at the Heritage Building at Clermont Showgrounds. All interested are invited to attend.

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