The
CLERMONT RAG Community Newsletter Friday May 15, 2015
Young Farmers’ Challenge - a day in the life of a farmer Clermont Show - Isaac Region’s Show As part of centre ring entertainment, a new initiative of the 2015 Clermont Show – The Isaac Region’s Show will be staged on Show Wednesday 27th May after the Grand Parade, presentations and Rooftop Express Arena Spectacular. Exciting to watch and fun to be part of, the Young Farmers’ Challenge starting at about 2pm, will showcase the agricultural skills of farmers in the Isaac region as well as linking their daily chores to the many and varied sections of the local show, in a ‘winner takes all’ event. A relay-style team event, the challenge will depict the diversity in the everyday life of a farmer. Enthusiastic organisers, reigning Central Highlands Rural Ambassador, Zoe Rickertt and 2014 Clermont Miss Showgirl Runner-up, Ria Garside, have been planning the event for many months. Six team challenges will be positioned in centre ring, with the team members
progressing through the event in logical sequence, similar to a relay race. Much creative thought has been involved in deciding the actual tasks to be completed. With Zoe being one of our local vets, one would expect that a veterinary related task will be on the list as one of the six challenges. According to co-organiser, Zoe, “The objectives of the challenge this year are to promote an array of skills and techniques used by farmers, while using appropriate equipment through a set of practical field activities, as well as promoting safety at work and showcasing the Isaac region as an area of energetic, hardworking and multi-skilled people, in an action packed demonstration.” “This event is definitely not restricted to farmers. All groups in the Isaac region are encouraged to nominate,” Zoe added, “We aim to have a team from each of the towns in Isaac.”
Four people, eighteen years of age or older, are required for each mixedsex team. An obvious team colour or uniform for identification purposes, covered footwear and appropriate clothing for outdoor activities are requirements. All teams must be nominated by Friday 22nd May, with $50 entry fee and all appropriate paper work completed by this time. The Queensland Young Farmers’ Challenge is an initiative of the Queensland Shows Next Generation group. As such, the highest rank team that fulfils the regulations for the Central Highlands Agricultural Show Societies (CHASS) Young Farmers’ Challenge will be eligible to progress to the subchamber finals. To nominate or for more information about this exciting new event, please contact Zoe Rickertt zoe.rickertt@bigpond.com or Ria Garside ria.garside@suncorp.com.au or read more on Facebook – Clermont Show.
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More than physical activity
Welcome back to the Clermont 10000 steps program. This year, we will not be running a 10000 steps walking challenge but, during May and June we will provide weekly activity ideas and relevant supporting information to help people think about their lifestyle and health choices. Physical activity is a great place to start when making lifestyle changes to improve well-being. Finding opportunities to move more can benefit us in so many ways: • Cardiovascular disease prevention • Prevention of some cancers such as bowel and breast cancer (see the Cancer Council Queensland’s website for more information) www.cancerqld.org.au/page/ prevention/nutrition_and_physical_ activity • Injury prevention (falls etc) • Type 2 diabetes prevention and control • Mental health benefits • Reduction of joint swelling in sufferers of arthritis • Boosts immunity • Reduction of illnesses associated with ageing
Making changes to your lifestyle isn’t always easy, and sometimes making small changes can have a huge impact on your health. The good news is that regardless of the types of changes we need to make, reliable information and support is out there to suit everyone. In addition to physical activity,smoking, nutrition, alcohol consumption and obesity are all widely regarded as being the lifestyle behaviours that have the most impact on our health and wellbeing. So while you are improving your physical activity level it is important to improve other behaviours that need a little improvement. Or you might set yourself the goal to target one of these other behaviours after you are comfortable with your new higher level of activity. Understanding how each of these lifestyle choices can affect us is a good first step towards making change. Over the next few weeks a brief description of these behaviours and have provided links to national guidelines, further information and support for those who are seeking to make changes to their lifestyles will be offered to help you set and realise your health goals.
Reminder: No-smoking laws for Queensland Health On January 1, 2015, smoking was banned at all Queensland public and private hospitals and health facilities, and for 5 metres beyond their boundaries. These no-smoking laws apply at all times, and to all staff and patient residential areas on healthcare facility land, and include the use of all smoking products, including regular cigarettes and devices commonly known as electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). Quitline (13 78 48) is a confidential, free service for people who want to quit smoking. The service will provide you with information, advice and assistance tailored to your particular needs. Counsellors are available 7am–10pm, 7 days a week.
Weekly Challenge: Never underestimate the power of incidental exercise! This week we want you to focus on increasing how much you physically move each day. Each day this week, we want you to choose one of the following: • Ditch your transport a little bit earlier – park the car a block away, get off the bus a stop earlier, walk to the shops instead of taking the car, park in a spot furthest away from the supermarket – just leave the transport behind for the last part of your commute or journey. • Set a timer for 30 minutes and every time it goes off, get up and move – this could be a simple as getting out of you chair and stretching your arms above your head or you could even go for a walk around the block. It doesn’t matter what you do, as long as you move every 30 minutes. • Do an active activity – play sport, take your kids, go out dancing, go for a hike/walk with a friend. • Take the stairs! • Get up off the couch and change the channel on the TV (or pop the remote beside the TV). • Order your coffee and then walk around the block while you’re waiting for it to be made.
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School News St Joseph’s School
Clermont Tourist Information Centre & Clermont Historical Centre Opening Hours Wednesday to Saturday 9am - 3pm
Student of the week Prep: Max Hansen for always trying your best in the classroom and helping your friends when they need it. Year 1: Miley James for the way that you have been consistently organised this term. Year 2: Ryder Marks for your great efforts in our Maths lessons this week. Year 3: Olivia Cashman for the way you have been working on your reading goals recently. Year 4: Lily McDonald for working really hard on addition and subtraction of money and being enthusiastic about all that you do. Year 5/6: Patrick Cashman for working so hard during written tasks especially with a broken collarbone. Will McMahon for always having respect when talking to your peers and teachers. Principal: Lincoln Johnson for displaying great honesty and integrity this week. I thank you for handing in the money you found so promptly. Making Jesus Real Award Eden Beale for being a person who is always welcoming and encouraging. Banjo Walker for being a kind friendly face inside and out of the classroom. Zofia Davey for always having a bright and cheerful good morning for me each morning. Will McMahon for the way that you speak to the younger members of our MJR Group. Chloe Martin for helping out after the ANZAC Day march. Clayton Lonergan for being so welcoming and going out of your way to invite a new student to sit with you at lunchtime.
Cost of Entry Adult $6 Child (3-12 years) $3 Pensioner $4 Family $15
Public Notices Clermont Skate Park toilet block, new opening hours Isaac Regional Council would like to advise that the skate park toilet block will now be open:
Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 3.15pm Friday 7.30am to 12.45pm Council is currently reviewing options to extend the opening hours and will inform the community of the outcome in the coming weeks.
Clermont Show public holiday, Council closures Isaac Regional Council would like to advise Clermont, Dysart, Middlemount and Moranbah residents of the following Council closures for the Clermont Show public holiday on Wednesday May 27. All Council Offices, Libraries, Resource Recovery Centres and Depots, the Clermont Historical Centre and the Moranbah Recycle Shop, will be closed Wednesday May 27 and will resume normal operating hours on Thursday May 28. If you require further information please contact 1300 ISAACS(1300 472 227).
GRAHAM WEBB Acting Chief Executive Officer
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Clermont Show - The Isaac Region’s Show Monday May 25 - Wednesday May 27
2014 Showgirl entrants Emily Agius, Erin Marteene, Caitlyn McPherson and Ria Garside with Steward, Marricka Clancy
2015 Showgirl Entrants Three young ladies have nominated for the 2015 Miss Showgirl Awards, two for the senior section and one for the Junior Miss Showgirl. Casey Clarke, a twenty-one year old stationhand at “Narrien” west of Clermont attended High School at Nyngan in central New South Wales. With a Diploma in Agriculture, Casey has been living and working in the Clermont area for the past two years and would like to continue to broaden her knowledge of the cattle industry. A plan to live in America and work with cutting and reining trainers to expand her skills and knowledge of the horse industry is one of Casey’s ambitions. Twenty-five year old April Roth has been teaching in Clermont for the past year. April is a football enthusiast and strong supporter of the Broncos and Cowboys NRL teams. Her hobbies include scrapbooking, improving her fitness levels and enjoying time with friends at many of the special places that Clermont has to offer, such as the Rodeo, Races, Show and Theresa Creek Dam. With a love of exploring new places and immersing herself in different cultures, it is not surprising that April has a long list of countries to visit on her wish list.
Junior Miss Showgirl nominee, Cheyanne Sondergeld enjoys listening to music, singing, writing and playing soccer. Fifteen year old Cheyanne believes that it is important for the youth of Clermont to become involved in community events such as the local show. Entrants will take part in a relaxed judging schedule at the Blair Athol Hall on Saturday, commencing with morning tea with the judges. A one-on-one interview will be followed by lunch with the three judges, who have been invited from various towns across the Central Highlands. The showgirls will join in the fun at the Fab Flirty Fifties High Tea where the announcement of the 2015 Clermont Miss Showgirl and Junior Miss Showgirls will take place. Congratulations to Cheyanne, April and Casey for nominating in the Miss Showgirl competition. The Clermont Show Committee wishes all three girls an enjoyable and interesting day of judging on Saturday, and looks forward to meeting just some of the passionate young people within our community.
HOCH & WILKINSON - CLERMONT’S LOCAL & INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE
Lot 1: “Melrose”
“MELROSE” AUCTION
2.5km East of Clermont, southern side Spoonbill Rd Lot 229-230/CLM 63 (approx 316 acres) 3 bedroom homestead + office, open plan kitchen, dining & lounge, plus outdoor areas and an established garden. Several sheds, storage & stables Dam with solar panel & floating pump supplying house, yards & paddocks. Steel stockyards c/w loading ramp, CIA head bale & Breckon calf cradle Subdivided 3 paddocks (1 x sheep proof, 2 x 4 barb steel & timber posts) Predominately pulled scrub country, Buffle with Seca Stylo influence, approx 200 acres old cultivation.
Lot 2: “Portion of Melrose”
2.5km East of Clermont, Northern side of Spoonbill Rd Lot 226/CLM63 (approx 114 acres) Access to town water, power near by Predominately cultivation
AUCTION Saturday 30th May 2015—10:00am on site For further information please contact: John Wilkinson 0429 832 797 Tony Hoch 0448 831 553 Jake Passfield 0488 588 044 Livestock & Property www.hochandwilkinson.com
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CLERMONT SHOW - THE ISAAC REGION'S SHOW Event and Details Contact Sideshow Alley pre-purchase discounted tickets go on sale today! $30 worth of tickets for just $25!
Date 4th May (approx)
Purchase your tickets from Portal Entertainment Clermont, Middlemount News, Dysart Pharmacy or admin@clermontshow.com. Tickets available only until Monday 25th May. Tickets CANNOT be used to purchase show bags.
Cattlemen's Challenge Field Day, Paringa Feedlot
15th May 8:30am - Cattle weighing and inspection, selection of Carcass Competition steer
9:00am - Cattlemen's insight: "Meeting Market Specs" , feedlot inspection, smoko 10:30am - Forum Session: "Markets and Marketing" , BBQ Lunch
16th May Fab, Flirty, Fifties High Tea and Announcement of Isaac Region Miss Showgirl, Blair Athol Hall, Clermont. 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start.
18th May 5pm Photography Division entries close 22nd May
12noon
David Conachan: 4983 5389 Lauren Williams: 0467 804 287 or lauren.williams@daf.qld.gov.au
For catering purposes please RSVP to Lauren Williams by Friday 8th May. Marricka Clancy: 0429 027 828 or Marricka.Clancy@hotmail.com Robyn McMahon: 4983 2097
Schoolwork entries close; 4:30pm Scrap Booking entries close
Poultry & Caged Bird entries close. Birds are to be penned between 2pm and 6pm Monday 25th May
23rd May 12noon Fine Arts entries close
Schoolwork-Tammy Daniels: 4983 5010 or 0417 194 107 Scrapbooking-Caroline Gillies: 4983 1957
admin@clermontshow.com Gwenn Connelly: 4983 2036
24th May 5pm Venerables entries close
Shelley Laverty: 4983 5374
Penny's Saleyards Food Outlet opens. Closes at 3pm. Marcella & Robyn's Pavilion Food Outlet opens. Closes 4pm. 9am Beef Cattle Judging Monday 11am Dressage 25th May 12noon Handicraft entries close; 6:00pm Needlework & Craft entries close 7am 8am
2015 Isaac Region Rural Ambassador Competition
Joanne Salmond 4983 5362 or 0408 706 004 Tim Cook: 0438 832 730 or Fiona James: 0429 033 828
Handicraft-Shelley Laverty: 4983 5374 Needlework-Linda Allen: 4983 2290 or 0427 880 961
Do you have a strong commitment to the rural industries and an involvement and passion for the Agricultural Show Zoe Rickertt: zoe.rickertt@bigpond.com movement? Entrants must be aged between 20 and 30 years.
7am
Penny's Saleyards Food Outlet & Marcella & Robyn's Pavilion Food Outlet
open. Close 9pm.
8am
Stud Cattle Judging, Show Jumping; 8:30am Led Classes, Hacks
Stud Cattle-Nikki Robertson: 0400 090 560 or Rosie Robertson: 0418 980 600
9am
Working Cattle Dogs
Cooking entries close 10am Home Produce, Horticulture, Floral Art entries close 9:45am
Pavilion is closed until completion of judging (approx. 2pm)
Prime Beef Cattle Auction 10am Pavilion Trade Displays, Outside Trade, Machinery Displays open. Close 8pm. 12pm Commonwealth Bank BIG Pumpkin Competion entries close (Heritage Building) Tuesday 12:30pm approx. Cattlemen's Challenge ANZ Taste Test Competition (Agents' Kiosk) 9am
26th May
Cooking-Caroline Gillies: 4983 1957 Home Produce-Cathy Finger: 4983 2888 Horticulture Pot Plants-Sheryl & Jim Cook: 4983 1718 Roses & Cut Flowers-Ann Walker: 4983 5129 Floral Art-Shelley Laverty: 4983 6070 or 0438 393 849 Contact your preferred agent
Joanne Salmond 4983 5362 or 0408 706 004 Fiona James: 0429 033 828 Lauren Williams: 0467 804 287
4pm - 12 midnight: FAMILY NIGHT! Young Judges' Competition ~ Grain 6pm Six Bar Show Jumping 6:30pm Beef Dinner Heritage Building, Clermont Showgrounds. 4pm
Tickets $45, on sale until Wednesday 20th May.
Marricka Clancy: 0429 027 828 or Marricka.Clancy@hotmail.com Julie Warren: 0437 970 492 Amanda Burnett: 4983 5176 or 0409 585 383 or amanda@burnettgroup.com.au
The Rooftop Express Arena Spectacular! The Rooftop Express is a first class arena spectacular show that features world first stunts, true blue Australian comedy and awe-inspiring horsemanship.
7pm
Fireworks Extravaganza, Live Entertainment 7am Saleyards Food Outlet & Pavilion Food Outlet open. Close 5pm. 7:30am Show Jumping; 8:30am Hacks, Rider Classes 8am Young Judges' Competition - Stud Cattle 9am Woodchop commences 27th May 11am Young Judges' Competition - Beef Cattle 8pm
SHOW PUBLIC HOLIDAY
1pm - Grand Parade
Following the Grand Parade there will be a number of presentations, including: Supreme Champion Hack, Beef Cattle Charity Class and Commonwealth Bank BIG Pumpkin Competition
Young Farmer's Challenge Main Arena State of Origin Woodchop 3pm Belyando Bull Bonanza Sale 2pm
Zoe Rickertt: zoe.rickertt@bigpond.com
3pm
Darren Marks: 0429 835 076 Contact your preferred agent
Clermont Show - The Isaac Region's Show 2015 Highlights. Don't miss... 25th 26th 27th May
Rooftop Express Arena Spectacular, Horse events, Pavilion Displays, Show Rides, Family Entertainment, Dogs, Noah's Thoroughbred Racing Pigs, McDonald'sTravelling Farms, Fireworks, Working Cattle Dogs , Main Bar, Trade & Machinery Displays, BIG Pumpkin Competition, Food stalls, Stud, Beef & Commercial Cattle , Face Art by Jennie, Woodchop (incl. State of Origin Event), Poultry and Caged Birds and much, much more! For more information please phone 4983 3023, email admin@clermontshow.com, or find us on Facebook - Clermont Show
ALL EVENT SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE SHOW SECRETARY VIA EMAIL REQUEST
The CLERMONT RAG WE WANT YOU TO BE OUR RURAL AMBASSADOR! Are you a young person in the Isaac Region who symbolises the rural spirit – a forward thinker with a passion for the land and your local agricultural show? If so, we need you! The Clermont Show, The Isaac Region’s Show, is looking for a Rural Ambassador to represent our area’s agricultural community in 2015. There is opportunity to have your say about our great region, meet like-minded young people and win some great prizes! If you are 20-30 years of age and want to become involved please contact us for more information. Clermont Show Committee admin@clermontshow.com www.facebook.com/clermo ntshow www.clermontshow.com Zoe Rickertt, Winner of the 2014 Isaac Region and Central Highlands Rural Ambassador Award zoe.rickertt@bigpond.com
Clermont Library Friday May 29 9.30am Spalding Quibble ruled the roost. He shared it with no other. But then his parents introduced a brand new baby brother…uh oh! Join us for storytime and fun activities *Bookings are required for all programs Parents, please collect a copy of Isaac Regional Library Service—Children and Young Adults Policy when booking your child into these programs. Copies are available at Clermont Library. Please note, children must be accompanied by an adult at all activities. Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au or call 1300 ISAACS (1300 47 22 27) to find out more
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On the Shelf Get ready for the Clermont Show! The Clermont Show – the Isaac Region’s Show – will be held from Monday May 25 to Wednesday May 27 and it’s not too late to make a few entries for the Arts and Craft pavilion. If you need inspiration, come in and check the cookery, photography and craft books at the Clermont Library. Library events calendar online To keep up with Isaac Library events go to www.isaac.qld.gov. au/library-programs. Library program/event bookings Bookings for all library programs are essential and to make a booking, call the Clermont Library on 4846 3746. Free Ipad and android tablet workshops at Clermont Library The Clermont Library’s free Technology Trendsetter workshops have been very popular for the past 3 months. If you haven’t already attended one of our workshops, why not come along and see what they are all about and join in the fun. Get ready for some more great how to’s, tips and apps on android tablets and Ipads at the next workshop.
Join your local library You can become a library member by filling in our membership form which you can find online at www.isaac.qld.gov.au/libraries or talk to one of our Library Officers for assistance. Your library card will connect you Exploring to thousands of and resources found in our eight libraries. iPad Android Tablets Want toHours learn something new on your iPad or Android tablet? Opening Want to use an iPad or Android Tablet? Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am to 5pm Wednesday to tablets. 8pm Our next FREE workshop will be exploring iPads8.30am and Android Saturday 9am to 12pm Sunday Closed
Where:
Clermont Library
Contact Clermont Library Date: Monday 9 February 2015 Phone 4983 4746 Time: Android tablets 10.15am – 11.15am Email Clermont.library@isaac.qld.gov.au Ipads
For more information phone 4846 3746 or 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227)
WORKSHOP DATES
Android Tablets
Ipad Tablets
AppSmashing
Computer Class
25th May
9.30am to 10am
10.30am to 11am
11.30am to 12.30pm
1pm to 2pm
10th June
9.30am to 10am
10.30am to 11am
11.30am to 12.30pm
1pm to 2pm
22nd June
9.30am to 10am
10.30am to 11am
11.30am to 12.30pm
1pm to 2pm
New arrivals Recent arrivals in young adult fiction include the following: All Fall Down by Ally Carter Gone by Michael Grant Hunger by Michael Grant Light by Michael Grant Plague by Michael Grant The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson The Fire Sermon by Francesca Haig Lockwood & Co. : The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud Sorceress by Claudia Gray NightStar: The Immortals by Alyson Noel. Geek Girl: Picture Perfect by Holly Smale Geek Girl: Misfit Model by Holly Smale Until next time, see you at the Library. Sue and Laura
11.30pm – 12.30pm
CLERMONT SHOW The Isaac Region’s Show
SHOW PUBLIC HOLIDAY WEDNESDAY 27th May
25, 26 & 27 May, 2015
Clermont, Dysart, Middlemount & Moranbah
EH Faint Memorial Showgrounds, Clermont
BUSES running from Dysart, Middlemount & Moranbah on Wednesday 27th May. Check with your local Isaac Regional Council Office for details & bookings.
TUESDAY NIGHT
7pm: Our 2015 Feature Event
Family Fun from MIDDAY TUESDAY & ALL DAY WEDNESDAY!
Show Jumping and Ring Events from 8am Tues & Wed
Sideshow Alley Rides and games! Discounted sideshow tickets available!
Pavilion Displays Open from 2-8pm Tuesday & 9am-4pm Wednesday School Displays, cooking, photography, fine arts, woodwork, floral art, fresh produce, artwork, scrapbooking & much more! WHY NOT HAVE A GO? ENTER SOMETHING IN YOUR LOCAL SHOW! See Pavilion Schedule for details – available from local newsagencies, council offices and libraries
WOODCHOP Tuesday and Wednesday
Commonwealth Bank BIG Pumpkin Competition
Noah’s Thoroughbred Racing Pigs
Face Art By Jennie
Championship Dog Show Wed 9am
SHOW BAGS!
Old Macdonald’s Travelling Farms
Entries close Tues 26th
Poultry Pavilion
Open Tues & Wed
CATTLE COMPETITIONS Mon 25th 9am – Beef Cattle Judging Tues 26th 8am – Stud Cattle Judging 9am – Cattle Sale 6:30pm – Beef Dinner Wed 27th 8am – Young Judges Comps ANZ TASTE TEST COMPETITION
Everyone is invited to the BEEF TASTE TESTING 12:30pm TUESDAY at the Agent’s Kiosk
Working Dogs Competition Tues & Wed 9am
Trade & Machinery Displays
Young Farmers’ Challenge
Food & Drinks available from 7am Tues & Wed
GRAND PARADE 1pm Wednesday ADMISSION (USE YOUR TUESDAY TICKET FOR FREE ENTRY ON WEDNESDAY!) ADULTS: $5. PENSIONERS / HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: $3. CHILDREN UNDER 12: FREE THE 2015 CLERMONT SHOW IS PROUDLY PRESENTED TO YOU BY THE CLERMONT SHOW COMMITTEE ALL EVENT SCHEDULES AVAILABLE FROM THE SHOW SECRETARY VIA EMAIL REQUEST. For all your Show Competition and Events Information, contact PO Box 82, Clermont Qld 4721 P: 07 4983 3023 e: admin@clermontshow.com Clermont Show
MISTAKE CREEK STATE SCHOOL
Annual Fun Run & Fete 5km, 2.5km & 1km Walk/Run
Prizes for all age groups!
9AM START
ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Want more info?
BBQ LUNCH
Ca ll 49 83 5 LICENSED BAR 436 HAM WHEELS NOVELTY GAMES CAKE STALL BOTTLE STALL CENT SALE
Including the OFFICIAL Opening of the BRAND NEW MISTAKE CREEK SS UNDERCOVER COMMUNITY & RECREATIONAL AREA
Made possible with support from
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Children love Baby Bounce, Storytime and Craft and Rhymetime Have you recently moved to Clermont with a young family and want to meet other young families. The Clermont Library runs several weekly children’s sessions and these sessions are a good way to connect with parents and young children. Bookings are essential please phone 4983 4746 or email Clermont.Library@isaac.qld.gov.au 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.
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 quiet drink and a chat.
Rural Women’s GP Service Dr Jan Hanson will be visiting Clermont Hospital on Monday May 18 and Tuesday May 19 Please phone 4983 4000 for appointments and remember to bring your Medicare Card.
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
The Clermont MPHS would like to invite the community to join us for our annual Biggest Morning tea cancer fundraiser. Judy and Gloria are once again facilitating this event, which historically has seen our hospital foyer groaning with delicious fare and beautiful coffee or tea. In conjunction with the morning tea there will be raffles, a Know your Numbers health check and we will be holding a best ‘Beanies for Brain cancer’ competition. When: Tuesday May 19 at 10am Where: Hospital Foyer Who: All community people are welcome. What: Bring your gold coin donation and wear your best beanie.
Tai Chi For Health Regular Wednesday Classes At the Senior Citizen’s Hall Advanced: 9-10am Intermediate: 10-11am Beginners: 11-12am (as required) All welcome. Gold coin donation. For more information please contact: Sue Flynn on 49833472 or 0418 719198.
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: Wednesday:
12.30pm-2.55pm 12.30pm-2pm
Phone: 4983 3400 2 Lime Street, “Lagoona”
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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 Wednesday 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 May Saturday Saturday Saturday
16 23 30
6pm 6pm 6pm
Anglican Church Service - All Saints’ Clermont Morning Prayer Sundays Wednesdays
9am 9:30 am
Eucharist 4th Saturday of month Fr. Honorio 6pm
Meetings 2015 Clermont Pensioners League meet every 2nd Monday of the month at the Senior Citizens Hall at 2pm. 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 Camera Social Club will be meeting monthly. For details phone Karen 0409 831 615, Sally 0437 835 223 or Jo 0433 328 008. Find 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. Clermont Community and Business Group (CCBG) monthly meetings held 5.30pm, Shop 3, 42 Daintree Street. Meetings consistent with Clermont Cattle Sale dates. Dates for meetings: May 13, June 17, July 22, August 19, September 16, October 14, November 18 Monash Lodge Inc meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4pm at Monash Lodge. 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.
SSAA meetings held at the Range on 3rd Sunday of the month at 12 midday. The Peak Down Masonic Lodge No. 32 (Clermont) will be holding their next lodge meeting on the 18 May at 7.30pm at the Masonic Lodge on the corner of Lime and Karmoo Street, Clermont. Clermont Senior Citizens Association hold their meeting on the 4th Thursday after activities at 11am. The Clermont Men’s Shed and garden is open every Wednesday between 9am and 12pm, Powerhouse Lane (high school end of Jellicoe St). All are welcome. For further information please call Cheryl Currie on 0400 592 402. The Clermont Health Network meets every quarter. This is a community meeting and networking opportunity for all interested health workers, businesses or people with an interest in the health matters. Dates for meetings: May 20, August 19, November 18. For further information please call Jackie Martin on 0409 947 324. The Belyando Combined Repeater Association Inc will be holding their AGM on Friday May 29 at 6pm at the Commercial Hotel. Hope to see you all there.
For Hire of Anglican Church Hall call 4983 1435
Uniting Church
Cnr Capella and Box Streets Sunday worship 8am Combined Churches service May 31 at 9am. All welcome. gregoryuniting.org.au PHONE: 4983 3445
WEB VIEWING Read The Clermont Rag online! The Rag is uploaded to the Isaac Regional Council website each week. This edition can be viewed by visiting www.isaac.qld.gov.au and clicking on the Community tab.
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Date Claimers
MAY 15 Cattlemen’s Challenge Field Day - Paringa feedlot 16 Clermont Showgirl judging and High Tea 16 Clermont Bears home game 17 Clermont Junior Soccer carnival 21 Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge 23 Community Golf Day - Clermont Golf Club 26 Clermont Show Sale 25-27 Clermont Show 30 Clermont Bears home game JUNE 6-7 Clermont Pony Club Campdraft School and Campdraft 7 Mistake Creek State School fun run 11 Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge 11 Australian Government Mobile Service Centre Visit 11-14 Clermont Gold Cup Campdraft 13 Anglican Monster Car Boot Sale 13 Clermont Bears home game 17 Clermont Cattle Sale 18 Clermont Patchworkers Annual Cent Sale 20 CHASS Showgirl & Rural Ambassador judging 20 Clermont Bears home game JULY 4 18 23 26 31
Paint & Sip Night, Scout Hall Clermont Races Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge Clermont Junior Soccer carnival Hopgood Charolais Bull Sale
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AUGUST 1 Clermont Bears home game 14 Community Golf Day - Clermont Golf Club 14 - 15 Clermont Gold & Coal Festival 19 Clermont Cattle Sale 23 - 28 Clermont ICPA Sports camp SEPTEMBER 2 Smiling for Smidday 10th year challenge 5 Anglican Church Spring Time afternoon tea and Cent Sale 8 Kilcummin/Twin Hills Roundtable 12 QCWA 90 Year’s Celebration 16 Clermont Cattle Sale 22 Clermont Bull Sale OCTOBER 3 Glencore Challenge Rugby League Carnival 8 Burenda Angus/Brangus Bull Sale 14 Clermont Cattle Sale 28 Clermont Beef Expo and Billa Park Simmental Bull Sale NOVEMBER 6 St Mary’s Christmas Fair 7 Community Golf Day - Clermont Golf Club 10 Mistake Creek Roundtable 14 Clermont Races 18 Clermont Cattle Sale 20-22 Art Exhibition Clermont Civic Centre Supper Room DECEMBER 9 Clermont Cattle Sale
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HOCH & WILKINSON—CLERMONT’S LOCAL & INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE
Next Clermont Cattle Sale: Tuesday 26th May 2015—SHOW SALE 60 Sirius Street
18 Sirius Street
68 Capricorn Street
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SAVE MONEY on electricity & repair costs! Call Goody 0427 549 542 or Trin 0429 831 344 email townandcountryelectrical@bigpond.com Electrical Contractors Licence 74769
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SPORTS NEWS
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Clermont Sports Centre General SessionTimetable May 1 to May 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 30mins Spin 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 Express 5.45pm Revolution express 30 mins 6.30pm Power Yoga 7.15pm Wednesday Revolution Spin 9.30am Pregnancy Pilates 11.15am THUMP beginners 6pm Revolution spin 1 hour 7pm Thursday Rip express 9.30am - new class starting May 14 Yoga 10am Junior mixed indoor volleyball 8-14yrs 5.30pm Mixed Indoor volleyball 6.30pm & 7.30pm Friday Revolution express 30mins 9.15am Yoga 10am - over 55’s TRX mixed skill level class 5.45pm Saturday THUMP L2-L3 45 mins 8.30am TRX 9.15am Pilates Level 1 matwork 10.30am Sunday Revolution 1 hour 9.30am Rip express 30 mins 10.30am 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 Fixtures Season 1 draws. 6.30pm. Feb to June. Junior Mixed Indoor Volleyball 8-14 years nominations now open. $6.00 per week & $15 registration fee. Thursday afternoons 5.30pm. Indoor Volleyball Fixtures Season 1 draw runs Thursday nights throughout Term 1 & 2 start time 6.30pm &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. Tight Arse Tuesday’s $7.00 gym passes and squash. Don’t get offended get active! 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. Pregnancy Pilates A low impact pilates class which focuses on pelvic floor, posture and 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. Childcare now available Bert’s Place Kids Club operates MonFri. Bookings are essential. 0-5years of age. School age kids welcome during school holidays. 7 Jupiter St Clermont, 07 4983 1422 Clermont Show holiday Wednesday May 27 - closed. www.clermontsportscentre.com Don’t forget to like our facebook page for class changes and updates.
Clermont Tigers Football Club (Soccer) Further information or to contact the Club: •
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Check out our FaceBook page ‘Clermont Tigers Junior Football Club’ ‘Like’ us for up-to-date messages or post your queries Email clermonttigers@gmail.com Phone Jackie Martin 0409947324
Come along and see who’s kicking around the oval in the black and yellow jerseys. Clermont Tigers Hear us Roar.
Clermont Bowls Club
For information, membership and bookings please call Corey on 0448 471 654.
Clermont Rifle Association Inc Just a reminder that we have a new scoped and peep sight club rifle available to new and interested shooters, with full training and coaching from fully qualified range officers if required. Contact Jan Thornhill on 0408 980 939 or Noel (Bear) Byrne on 0419 791 751 or email clermontrifle@yahoo.com.au
Clermont Tennis Club Contact Sandra Strohfeldt 4983 1435 or Robert Holmes 0448 831 694.
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Clermont Branch Inc
Wanting to become a member? Contact Frances on 4983 1478. We shoot on the 1st 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. We will be holding a gun safety course on Sunday May 17 at the range, beginning at 8am. Please be there at approximately 7.30am to complete the paperwork. If interested in doing this course, give Christine a call on 0400 833 052 to register.
Madabout Fitness Monthly timetable May All classes and open gym are $12.50 41 James Road, Clermont Madonna 0448 007 263
Monday 9.45am Gut and Butt Blast 4.30pm – 5.30pm WOD 5.45pm Gut and Butt Blast Tuesday 4.30pm – 5.30pm WOD 5.45pm Boot Camp 6.30pm – 9pm Open Gym Wednesday 9.45am Lets Lift 4.30pm– 5.30pm WOD 5.45pm Lets Lift Thursday 5.45pm Mad Grit 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.
Clermont Junior Golf
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.
6 Holes Gross winner: D. Coleman Nett winner: D.Coleman Putts: D.Coleman
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 Golf
Winners of the Mothers Day Mixed 4BBB Stableford were Essie Wood and Gary Manion on a count back from Sue McCracken and Reg Maguire. Sue and Reg were the runners up. Peter Smith won the left over event and the runner up was Warren Marr. Ladies approach shot Beryl Maguire and open pin shot Lyn Ilott. Mens approach shots Reg Maguire, Warren Marr and Peter Bleakley, and open pin shot to Reg Olzard. Reg Maguire won the nest of balls on number 10. Golfers please note next week’s hit off times have been changed. Ladies hit off at 12 noon and men at 12.30pm for the 4th Monthly Medal.
Results for Saturday May 9
3 Holes Div 1 Gross winner: B. Coleman Nett winner: B. Coleman Putts: N. Gouge Dates to remember : Emerald Junior Open May 30. Regular home game this Saturday May 16. Parents please arrive 30 minutes prior to tee off time for all home games. Mother’s Day raffle winners: 1st prize Lisa Coleman, 2nd prize Clare Mifsud, 3rd prize Marlee. Please contact Toni McFarlane 0438 689 919 or email clermontjuniorgolf@gmail.com for any further information.
Vets Golf
Winner of the 12 hole competition was Eassie Wood with run downs to Beryl Maguire and Jerry Marr. Least putts 19 to Beryl Maguire. Vets enjoyed a bbq lunch after the game. Vets hit off at 9.30am every Thursday.
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 email clermontclaytargetclub@gmail.com
CWA HALL HIRE 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 air-conditioned. Contact Dawn on 4983 1270 to book your next function or meeting.
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
MEAT RAFFLES FROM 6PM TO SUPPORT THE CLERMONT BEARS, JUNIORS & SENIORS. FREE JUKE BOX & POOL TABLE.
COURTESY BUS NOW AVAILABLE WE CAN PICK YOU UP & GET YOU HOME
GRINDERS NIGHTCLUB SATERDAY 30TH MAY
DJ KYZA DOORS OPEN 9.30PM TILL 1AM
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GREAT MEALS 7 DAYS LUNCH: Everyday 12-2PM DINNER: Sun-Thur 6-8pm & Fri-Sat 6-8.30pm
Invitation for all growers Elders would like to invite all growers in the Clermont and surrounding areas to a field walk of an Elder’s bred and owned variety of grain sorghum. This is a new variety and is currently in trails across the Central Highlands, at 6 locations, in both dryland and irrigation situations. Date Thursday 14th May 2015 8am Breakfast and refreshments provided Location “Wandina” 20km up the Kenlogan road It will be well sign posted from the Mackay road and MT Mc. Please rsvp to for catering purposes Contact details Brent Kohlhagen 0417 008 916 Angus Blair 0427 959 933
WORK WANTED Carpenter, tiler, tradesman for all your renovations, maintenance and small jobs. Will travel anywhere town or rural. BSA license
PHONE: 0427 139 778
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Health Matters The importance of families: National Family week May 15-21 “The only rock I know that stays steady, the only institution I know that works, is the family”. Lee Lacocca. What makes a strong family? Each year, National Families week highlights one aspect of family with a goal of generating conversation about family dynamics and challenges. With a theme of ‘Stronger Families, Stronger Communities ‘the aim in 2015 is to celebrate the vital role that families play in community wellbeing. The week is a time to celebrate with your family, make contact with your extended family and friends, and share in the enjoyment of family activities within the wider community. It is a time to celebrate the meaning of family and to make the most of family life. It highlights the critical role that families play in teaching, supporting and nurturing children, especially as they grow. There are simple things you can do to celebrate family week. You could, for example, take an extra 15 minutes a day to talk, listen and connect within your family. Maybe talk as a family about things that make your family strong and things that can be worked on. Other ideas are: have a family movie marathon, or contact family you have not heard from for a while. Previous themes Family week has frequently selected discussion points to encourage families to discuss and address the challenges that may face them as a
family and to work out how to have the best family life they could.
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All Australians, particularly working parents and employers, were urged to find ways to generate ideas and take actions which would improve workfamily balance for themselves and others.
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‘Families working together: Getting the balance right.’
Encouraging people to think about the way families can work together to achieve a happy and healthy lifestyle\ When families work together, everyone benefits. •
‘Families make all the difference: helping kids to grow and learn’.
Encouraging people to think about the valuable role families play in helping children to develop, learn and grow, and reflect on the influence families have on a child’s wellbeing. •
‘Sticking together: families in good and tough times.’
Encouraging everyone to think about the things that make their family strong in both good and tough times whatever their circumstances. •
‘The best start: supporting happy healthy families.’
Celebrating the vital role that families play and particularly to highlight the importance of giving every child a happy and healthy childhood. •
‘Celebrate how everyone makes a difference.’
Celebrating the many different people within families who make families united and strong and the many different types of families across society, each deserving respect and acknowledgement.
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‘Work and Family: getting the balance right.’
‘FITT Families’
Families Investing in Time Together.’ Reflected the importance of making an investment in family time and remembering that the family unit itself, as well its members, need special tending if it is to be strong. •
‘Take time for TLC’
Talking, listening and connecting. Focussing on parenting and young people aged between 12 and 18 years. As the late Princess Dianna said: “Family is the most important thing in the world”. The challenge is to nurture and respect it. Please visit www.familiesaustralia.org.au. For more information on Families Australia and the important work they do advocating for families.
And remember…. Protect, Prevent, Live Well
4983 1011 Nobody does it better
FOR RENT new listing
9 Athol Court
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~Freshly painted interior walls ~New carpet throughout lounge and bedrooms ~Massive air conditioned lounge ~Good sized air conditioned main bedroom with built in robes ~Plus 2 fanned bedrooms with built in robes ~Bathroom with separate shower and bath ~BBQ area ~Single Carport with Storage ~Garden Shed ~Gardens ~Fenced backyard
A Heartwarming House Indeed
You will love the privacy and seclusion this house can offer. Located in Athol Court, this house will definitely give you a quiet and peaceful living environment in town. The yard is enveloped with trees and shrubs in bloom, where an outdoor setting would be perfect. We hope to find a perfect tenant for this simple yet very heartwarming house. Contact our office 07 4983 1011 now!
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