CR LYN’S COLUMN Rain, rain and more rain. It has been such a long time since we have seen the rainfalls that we have had. Most areas in the district got some beneficial falls which I have no doubt was most welcome. As for our very green town, it’s like living in an English postcard at the moment. Green as far as the eye can see. We took Axel, the dog, out to one of the local creek crossing for a run and on the way out I thought I had never seen the countryside looking so beautiful. Thought we were travelling on the wrong road.
DATE CLAIMERS MARCH
3 - 11 9
Both Moranbah and Clermont copped a couple of ferocious storms with Moranbah getting the worst of it. Hopefully things will get back to normal soon. You may have all noticed the amount of long grass around town. Our parks and gardens staff are doing their best to try and get it all under control as well as cleaning up all of the trees that fell in the storm. Funny how things can change in such a short time. It was not that long ago that I commented on the fact that our open spaces around town still looked great even with the minimum amount of water as we had not had much rain. Now, we have grass up to our eyeballs. With all that long grass around just be vigilant as there has been a lot of snake sightings. I even saw a sign on the hospital doors telling people to be aware as one had been sighted in very close proximity to the front doors. Guess if a snake did get you there, then at least you would be in the right place for treatment. Bit of a reminder that we will be having a function out at the dam this Friday, March 9 between 3pm and 5pm to celebrate International Women’s Day.
International Women’s Day
14
Cattle Sale
21
Queen’s Baton Relay
22
Senior Citizens Association Inc Mini Cent Sale
25
St Joseph’s Family Fun Day
APRIL
7
Clermont Markets
11
Cattle Sale
25
Anzac Day
MAY
2 4-6
I did ask the question - Do we have an International Men’s Day?. The response I got from some friends was - It’s men’s day every other day. Not sure about that but something to think about I guess. Until next time.....Lyn
QLD Women’s Week
5
QCWA Cent Sale BA Bush Sports Campdraft and Rodeo Clermont Markets
16
Cattle Sale
29
Clermont Show Sale
30
Clermont Show - The Isaac Region Show
JUNE
2 8 - 11 14 - 17
Clermont Markets St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend Clermont Gold Cup Campdraft
JULY
7 18 20
CLERMONT RAG
Clermont Markets Cattle Sale Clermont Sale