CLERMONT RAG FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2019
LIBRARIES GO CRACKERS OVER ALPACAS WITH MARACAS Isaac Libraries will be saving the dramas for the llamas as alpacas with maracas set to shake up a national page-turning escapade this month. Children from Dysart, Clermont, Glenden, Middlemount, Nebo, Moranbah and St Lawrence will join many across Australia and New Zealand for a picture book giggle-fest. Matt Cosgrove’s Alpacas with Maracas will bring together thousands of children across the country for National Simultaneous Storytime from May 2124. Mayor Anne Baker said the region is excited to be part of this national occasion. “It’s such a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children’s book that explores ageappropriate themes,” Mayor Baker said. “It also addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6.
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“I whole-heartedly encourage parents and caregivers to take their children along to this fabulous event at Isaac Libraries.” National Simultaneous Storytime will take place at Clermont Library on Friday 24 May from 9.30am Organised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the event in its 19th successful year with Alpacas with Maracas being published by Scholastic Australia. This year ALIA will once again partner with LIANZA and welcome our New Zealand colleagues to join in the story time fun. Find out more about National Simultaneous Storytime and more exciting programs at your local Isaac library by visiting or calling Council’s 24/7 Customer Service Centre 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227). For what’s on offer at Isaac Libraries visit isaac.qld.gov.au/library-arts-culture online.
CLERMONT SHOW LIFE MEMBERS - TAKE 2 contributed by Margaret Henn
The Clermont Show has always enjoyed continuity of family support in its operation, with responsibility passing from generation to generation throughout its 151 years of existence. Never was this more obvious than the crowning of third generation supporter Lyndal Tuttle to the role of Miss Show Girl
2019 last Saturday. Lyndal’s mother Barbara Tuttle (nee Lawrence) has been a backstop of the pavilion for many years and was heavily involved in Rural Youth and its role in the construction of the Rural Youth Pavilion at the showgrounds. Before that, both her father and her uncle were Life Members of the organisation. Her father, Roy Lawrence, was awarded life membership in1981 after a lifetime of involvement. He joined the Committee in the early 1960s and was always to the fore in any working bees and seldom missed a meeting. He was a keen exhibitor in the Show, winning prizes with cattle and sheep. In the pavilion, for many years he was a successful exhibitor of fruit, vegetables and home-made butter, and his wife Muir’s sponge cakes and bread were prominent. Roy had a particular interest in the poultry pavilion, where his white leghorns were often champions. In his last year, in failing health, Roy could not gather his usual entries for the Show, but he did not want to fail to be an exhibitor. He took along a walking stick which he had made in Borneo during his war service, at that time using bits and pieces of broken glass to shape it painstakingly. This interesting item attracted a great deal of attention and also received an award. Roy was satisfied that he had made some contribution to the Show. Roy’s older brother, Les, was also honoured with life membership in 1981. Les had been a staunch supporter of the Clermont Show over a period of some twenty years, serving in many and varied ways, particularly taking the responsibility of gatekeeper. Another family with generational involvement is the Burnett family of Bendemeer. Stephen Burnett served as President of the Rodeo and Show for many years and was awarded life membership in 1978. His wife Laura was also a supporter and was honoured with the task of opening the Heritage Building at the Showgrounds in 1995. Both their son John and daughter in law Jan have also been honoured for their contribution with life membership.
John worked in many sections of the Show, even working a short time in the pavilion with Andrea Moller and assisting Gordon Weckertt in the poultry and bird section, although he admits he still doesn’t know “the difference between a soft feathered hen from an Indian game bird.” But John’s main interest has always been the Cattle Sections and he served for several years as a Beef Cattle Steward. During his time with the Beef Cattle many new innovations were introduced. One was the carcass competition at Borthwicks in Mackay, including a hoof and hook class. Another was the Belyando Grain fed competition at Barmount feedlot and the meatworks in 1991, one of the first of this type of competition in Australia. John served as President for several years and was awarded life membership in 2002. He continues to exhibit cattle but his main interest these days is growing giant pumpkins (without much notable success). Jan was honoured in 2010 for her contribution over many years and she currently serves as President of the Clermont Rodeo and Show Society. The next generation of the family continues the tradition both as exhibitors and workers at the Show. Son Doug is currently Vice President and his wife Amanda has organised the Beef Dinner for many years, one time while juggling a new born member of still another generation on her hip. The Pownall family are another who have been strong supporters of the Show with brothers Alan and Ian and Ian’s wife Pam all being honoured for their contributions. As a husband and wife team, Ian and Pam’s contribution extended over many years. Their dedication was recognized in 1990 when life memberships were bestowed on both of them. Ian was Rodeo Committee Chairman for three years, Show Committee Chairman for three years and President of the Clermont Rodeo and Show Society from 1982 – 1984. Pam remembers it all began for her sometime in the 1970s. She and Jan Faint were wandering past the pavilion when a harassed Kevin Fogarty asked for help to fill out entries for the pavilion. Thus began a close involvement with the Show Committee that lasted many years, firstly helping Rob and Margaret Whelan in the main ring. Following this Pam became Show Secretary and spent many years working in the secretary’s box. More memories of Life Members next week.
SMALL BUSINESS TO BE EMPOWERED THROUGH FREE WORKSHOPS Crunching numbers and thinking social media will see Isaac region’s local businesses empowered during Small Business Week this year. Isaac Regional Council together with the Local Buying Foundation and the Bowen Basin Business Development Initiative in conjunction with the Greater Whitsunday Alliance will see some of the region’s influential presenters share their expert knowledge across a series of events. Mayor Anne Baker said Council is committed to supporting and being a strong advocate for small businesses in our region. “Our small business owners are real people, who work hard daily and I am excited to see these tailor-made programs come to fruition,” she said. “They are part of the backbone in feeding, powering and building our unique communities. “The sessions on offer will focus on improving digital strategies, payroll and tendering tips, and identifying better ways to connect and communicate to customers.” Chair of the Local Buying Foundation Kristy Marks said the Foundation continues to support organisations including Isaac Regional Council, Moranbah Traders Association and GW3 to offer business development workshops and training opportunities which support the business skills development activities identified in the Bowen Basin Business Development Initiative Strategy. “The recently provided Foundation funding supports the delivery of business development workshops for local businesses throughout the Isaac and Central Highlands regions,” she said. “Workshops like these are incredibly important for businesses and to help them as they build on, grow and develop sustainably, which in turn helps enhance our broader communities.” Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) CEO Garry Scanlan said it was vital for small business owners to have the opportunity to learn new skills that will help propel their businesses into the future. Mr Scanlan said GW3, with the support of the Local Buying Foundation have established the Isaac Business Support Program (IBSP) which assists businesses in the western rural and resource communities to be successful and sustainable. Part of IBSP is that it provides a Business Support Officer based in the Isaac region. “Small business owners in the Isaac region know how important it is to undertake professional development and to evolve their business as conditions change,” he said.
“These events will help build business resilience and help business owners connect, find their purpose and build confidence to create new ideas,” he said. These engaging workshops will equip small businesses with invaluable skills. Small Business Week is a great opportunity for local businesses to listen to new ideas, network with others and learn how to make their business more successful. The events will be held from May 27 to June 1 at Clermont, Dysart, Glenden, Nebo, Middlemount, St Lawrence and Moranbah. There are limited spots available, so make sure you RSVP before Friday, 17 May to secure your place. For more information on the Isaac Region and Local Buying Foundation’s 2019 Small Business Week workshops on Social Media Trends, Business Basics and Start-ups, Digital Marketing, Tendering Tips, Human Resources and Legal Basics for Business, Staff Retention and Attraction and Single Touch Payroll visit Council’s website to register. Greater Whitsunday Alliance in conjunction with Moranbah Traders Association, Belyando Enterprise Network Incorporated, the Clermont Community Business Group and the Dysart Business Group Inc will host networking events in Clermont, Moranbah, Middlemount and Nebo. The week aims to celebrate the vital contribution small business makes to Queensland’s vibrant economy. For more information on Small Business Week in the Isaac region including a full list of events, visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/smallbusinessweek.
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SCHOOL NEWS
ST JOSEPH’S
#DIS AWARD
Jack Randall you show the characteristic of empathy each day. You go out of your way to greet teachers and other students. Dusty Allen you were seen showing the characteristics of empathy when you constantly stop to assist the smaller students when they are hurt or have no one to play with.
MAKING JESUS REAL AWARD
Ivy Cunningham for your care and consideration of others. You welcome everyone with a smile, and assist those who are in need. Marley Kirk for your friendly greeting all week.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK Year 3: Monty Wass for the enthusiasm you display during every classroom task. You are so positive towards completing every task. Year 4: Clare Messer for the determined attitude you have shown every morning with a cheerful smile and helping around the classroom. Prep: Jack Randall for your amazing work in science. Year 1: Marley Kirk for being an excellent role model and being able to make yourself a part of Year 1. Year 2: Bree Nitschke for always trying your hardest to complete any task by taking time to think about the answers and make deeper connections with the questions.
CLERMONT STATE SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Year 5: Ella Blackley for your awesome participation in religion. Your thinking and applied knowledge from last term into a new concept for this term, blew us away. Year 6: Kash Johnson for the manner in which you welcome teachers back who have been away for some time. You made Mrs C feel at home again and your bright smile made her day.
3/4CB: Tom L for making safe choices in class. 3/4DB: Wyatt D for a great effort in writing and reading your narrative. 5/6C: Avah L for always approaching every day with enthusiasm, cheerfulness and a willingness to do your best. 5/6H: Jada W for working hard in maths and achieving great results on your assessment.
Prep N: Michael O for working hard in all tasks and putting in your best effort.
5/6H: Cooper F for showing creativity and imagination in the classroom, particularly with your show display.
Prep T: Oliver R for working hard during reading groups and always doing your best.
5/6P: Summer F for your great work ethic and focus.
Prep T: Carter G for staying on time with all tasks and always using neat handwriting. 1/2A: Jake A for showing great persistence to identify language features in poetry. 1/2W: Chanel E for your enthusiastic approach to learning about poetry. 3/4C: Khira M for doing an awesome job on your English assessment and your wonderful effort in class.
CLASS OF THE WEEK - YEAR 1/2A
PUBLIC NOTICE CAPELLA STREET FOOTPATH RECONSTRUCTION – IN PROGRESS Isaac Regional Council advises Clermont residents that works for Stage One of the Capella Street Footpath Reconstruction Project are expected to take six weeks, weather permitting. Stage 1 comprises the eastern corner of Capella and Daintree streets at the Post Office, the western side of Capella Street between Hershel to Daintree streets and an accessibility ramp at Rose Harris Park.
Access to local businesses will be maintained with some restrictions. Motorists and pedestrians are requested to remain clear of any work areas and abide by traffic management plans that will be in place at the site. This project is funded under the Queensland Government’s Works For Queensland (W4Q) program. Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the community for their patience. For further information, contact Isaac Regional Council’s 24/7 Customer Service Centre on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).
Gary Stevenson PSM Chief Executive Officer
CLERMONT MEN’S SHED NEWS contributed by Allan Ufer Carrying over from our story in April. I won’t bore you with a blow by blow account of everything that the Men’s Shed has achieved. One of the first things that we did at the old powerhouse was to establish a garden and citrus trees. The garden beds are raised up about 900mm or on the old ruler 3 feet. A good idea for the old blokes we have as members. Dan Collins has had success with a variety of vegetables as well as oranges, lemons, grapefruit, banana grapes, apples, passionfruit and weeds. Dan loves his gardens and would welcome help from anyone to participate in some gardening. It does not have to be vegetable gardening as Dan has an ambitious plan to grow plants and shrubs etc in pots as well. A project the Shed has undertaken is a nursery type of seedlings to grow out area. A project the Shed has undertaken is a nursery type with seedlings to grow out side. We have obtained 3 structures of 6 metres x 3 metres and joined them up to a structure of 6 metres by 9 metres. We have applied for some grant money to install a reticulated water system and shelving. The water will come from a rain water tank system and be recycled. We already have the shade cloth, so fingers crossed in being successful with the grant to be able to finish this project. Men’s Sheds are not just building furniture and making toys, they are helping men build communities. See ya Allan
POSITIONS VACANT Clermont Country Care is seeking a local person with patience and caring attitude to become a Lifestyle Support Worker, supporting community members who have a disability. Currently weekdays, but may involve evening or weekend work in the future. Must be willing to get a first aid certificate and undergo State and National Police checks if successful.
Operational Officer – Groundsperson (OO2) Clermont Multi-Purpose Health Service Mackay Hospital and Health Service Salary Range: $51,633 - $55,988 per annum
The primary client for this position is based on a farm, and therefore a strong background in farm life and equipment is required. The client can spin a good yarn, so needs to be able to read between the lines and liaise with family.
How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au and enter the following Job Reference Number in the keyword search - QLD/310701
Applications/enquiries: call 0477 784 441 or email alec@clermontcountrycare.com.au
Closing Date: Monday 27 May 2019
Enquiries: Trudi Liekefett on 07 4983 4000
2019 Clermont Show—the ISaaC regIon’S Show DIamonD SPonSorS
Date
Event and Details
May
Contact
Sideshow Alley pre-purchase discounted tickets on sale! $30 worth of tickets for just $25! Purchase your tickets from Shop 38—Clermont, Big On Shoes—Moranbah, Dysart Pharmacy or Middlemount Newsagency
Miss Showgirl & Rural Ambassador—Minerals & Metals Afternoon Tea
Nikki Robertson—0400 090 560
Wed 22nd May
Stud Cattle nominations close Poultry, Caged Birds & Pigeons entries close
Rosie Robertson—0418 980 600 Hannah Coghill—0436 441 606
Thu 23rd May
Beef Dinner RSVP
Amanda Burnett—0409 585 383
Sat 11th May
Book your ticket via https://www.trybooking.com/BCIZQ
Fri 24th May 4.30pm Scrap Booking 12noon-4pm School Work (individual entries)
Scrap Booking — Shelley Laverty 0438 393 849 School Work—Allison Wharley 0404 668 329
Sat 25th May 9am-12noon School Work (individual entries) 9am-4pm School Work (school displays) 12noon-4pm Handicraft—Lego, Fine Arts & Needlework
School Display—Peta Duncan 0419 791 170 Handicraft—Lego—Renee Walker 0429 645 490 Fine Arts—Tania Gillies Needlework—Shelley Laverty 0438 393 849
Sun 26th May
9am-4pm School Work (school displays) 9am-12noon Handicraft—Lego, Fine Arts & Needlework 12noon-4pm Handicraft
Handicraft—Carol Wall
Mon 27th May
9am-12noon Handicraft 11am-5.30pm Poultry, Caged Birds & Pigeons birds to be penned 2pm-4pm Home Produce, Pot Plants & Cooking
Home Produce, Pot Plants & Cooking—Shelley Laverty 0438 393 849
Tues 28th May
7am-9:30am Home Produce, Floral Art, Cooking & Horticulture 11:30am Commonwealth Bank BIG Pumpkin Competition entries close (Heritage Building)
Horticulture—Ann Walker 4983 5129 Floral Art—Lynelle Appleton 0437 722 176 Secretary—49 833 023
CLERMONT & DISTRICT SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION INC MINI CENT SALE Senior Citizens Hall - 76 Capricorn Street THURSDAY MAY 23 DOORS OPEN 9AM for 9.30AM START MORNING TEA LUCKY DOOR, LUCKY NUMBERS BOARD, RAFFLE LOTS OF GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON. ENTRANCE $5.00 ALL WELCOME!
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2019 CLERMONT SHOW PROGRAM List of Events and Entertainment Monday 27 May 9am
Beef Cattle Judging Show Jumping Dressage
Tuesday 28 May 8am
Stud Cattle Judging
Other Entertainment Clermont Motor Show
Tues. 28th 12 - 5pm | Wed. 29th 10am - 2pm
Reptile Kingdom Tues. 28th 12 - 5pm | Wed. 29th 10am - 2pm
Show Jumping
Movers and Groovers Roving Show
8:30am
Led Classes, Hacks
Tues. 28th 12 - 5pm | Wed. 29th 10am - 2 pm
9am
Beef Cattle Sale
11am
Poultry Pavilion Opens
11:30am
Big Pumpkin Judging
12:30pm
Cattlemen’s Challenge Taste Test
1pm
Main Pavilion Opens
2:30pm
Commercial Bull Sale
4pm
Grains Young Judges Competition
6pm
Six Bar Show Jumping Wood Chop
6:30pm
Beef Dinner
Wednesday 29 May 7:30am
Show Jumping
8am
Stud Grand Champion /Young Judges
8:30am
Pavilion Opens Rider Classes Ring
9am
Wood Chop Dairy Goat Judging
11am
Beef Cattle Young Judges
1.30pm
Grand Parade
3pm
State of Origin Wood Chop
3:30pm
Ideas To Enterprise Forum ATM ONSITE ALL DAY TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
Noah’s Thoroughbred Racing Pigs Tues. 28th 12 - 6pm | Wed. 29th 10am - 2 pm
Balloon Schools Throughout the day - Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th
Maddi Lee Face Painting Tues. 28th 2 - 5pm | Wed. 29th 10 - 2pm
Trulander Petting Zoo Tues. 28th 12 - 5pm | Wed. 29th 10am - 2pm
KSD Dance Wed. 29th 10 - 2pm
HORIZON UAV - Remote controlled helicopter display Tues. 28th 12 - 5 pm | Wed. 29th 10am -2pm
AUSSIE FMX FREESTYLE MOTORCROSS DISPLAY Tuesday night before the fireworks
Skylighter Fire Works Straight after Aussie FMX
Memphis Movers Live band at the Main Bar, Tuesday night after the Fireworks
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICE ALL SAINTS’ CLERMONT Service times: Sundays 9am, Wednesdays 9.30am
UNITING CHURCH Service time: Sundays, 8am Address: Cnr Capella and Box Streets Website: clermontcapellauc.org.au
Crafternoon will be held each Wednesday afternoon in the Church Hall, commencing at 2pm. Please bring a piece of craft to work on and enjoy a chat and a cuppa.
ST MARY’S CHURCH May Service times:
Address: Cnr Daintree and Capricorn Streets. Contact: Rev Anne Nixon 4983 3484
Sunday 19
8am
Sunday 26
8am
NEW CREATION FELLOWSHIP CLERMONT ‘Come as you are’ Service time: Sundays, 10am Address: Scouts Hall, Daintree Street Ps Trevor and Roxanne Cole: 4983 3980
LIFE CHURCH
UNITED CHURCH OF GOD (UCG) - CLERMONT Service time: Saturdays 2pm Address: 80 Mimosa Street Contact: Ken Murray (Elder) 0487 408 889 Website: ucg.org | beyondtoday.tv
Regular events: Mainly Music (0-5 years): Thursdays, 9.15am Horse Riding: Wednesdays, 4pm - 5.30pm CLAW Youth: Fridays, 7pm - 9pm Kids Club (primary aged): 2nd Friday of every month (term time) 4pm-5.30pm
Service time: Sundays, 9am Address: 58 Capella Street Office: Monday and Tuesday, 4983 2926 Ps Allan Kelly: 0417 095 918
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BABY BOUNCE, STORY TIME AND CRAFT ROBOTICS MENTORS WANTED Isaac Libraries are seeking expressions of interest for volunteers to offer their time as mentors for the Robotics Challenge Program. Team Mentors will work with Isaac Libraries staff to guide and assist the Clermont team.
The Clermont Library runs several weekly children’s sessions. They are a great way to connect with other parents with young children. BABY BOUNCE (0-2 years) Come along on Thursdays from 9.30am to 10am.
Mentors will help children learn how to build working robots, solve problems and complete challenges.
Baby Bounce is a chance for parents to interact with their child through movement, music and song.
The program will run from 17 June to 7 September.
STORY TIME AND CRAFT (0-5 years)
For further information, see the staff at your local Isaac Library or call 1300 472 227. Expressions of interest close on 21 May.
This is held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 10.30am.
NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME WITH ALPACAS
Bright, vibrant picture book tales come alive when read by library staff along with a simple craft activity which helps enhance fine motor skill development.
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) will be celebrated Australia-wide on Wednesday, 22 May.
NEW ARRIVALS
NSS is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Service and features a book written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator.
The Burglar by Thomas Perry
This year’s book for NSS is Alpacas with Maracas, written and illustrated by Matt Cosgrove.
Go To My Grave by Catriona McPherson
Clermont Library will hold its NSS event during Storytime on Friday, 24 May.
The Lacemaker’s Secret by Kathleen Ernst The Endless Beach by Jenny Colgan You Don’t Own Me by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke
SPOTLIGHT ON THOMAS PERRY Thomas Perry is an American mystery and thriller novelist.
BOOKINGS Bookings are essential for all library programs and events. Please call Clermont Library on 4846 3746. Please note: Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times when visiting the library, including during organised programs.
He has worked as a labourer, maintenance man, commercial fisherman, weapons mechanic, university administrator, teacher, television writer and producer. Perry has written 25 novels. His first book, The Butcher’s Boy received a 1983 Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for Best First Novel.
CLERMONT RAG
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Small Business Week human resources and legal basics for business presented by tania begg, impact improvements & elspeth ledwy, kelly legal
THUR 30 MAY 2PM - 4PM Clermont, Old Library
single touch payroll presented by rosmarie Haucke of rosemarie’s
tendering tips presented by ros wesche department of state development, jenny descovich, department of employment, small business and training & john lee, isaac regional council
FRI 31 MAY 9AM - 10.30AM Clermont, Old Library
social media trends presented by melissa westcott of TM3 training
MON 27 MAY 7AM - 9AM Clermont, Civic Centre, Supper Room
SAT 1 JUNE 1PM - 4PM Clermont, Old Library
MENTORING AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY RSVP YOUR SPOT BY MAY 17: ONLINE AT COUNCIL’S WEBSITE 1300 ISAACS (1300 47 22 27)
FOR MORE INFO: EMILY FRY 0419 021 788 isaacregionalcouncil isaacregionalcouncil isaacrcouncil
DATE CLAIMERS 2019 SEPTEMBER
MAY 23
Senior Citizens Mini Cent Sale
7
Rose Harris Park Markets
27-29 Clermont Show-the Isaac Region’s Show
8
Anglican Cent Sale and Spring Time Fair
28
14
Clermont Health and Wellness Expo
JUNE
17
Clermont Cattle Sale
1 Rose Harris Park Markets 8 Mistake Creek State School 13-16 Clermont Gold Cup Campdraft 18 Clermont Cattle Sale 27 Senior Citizens Activity Day 28-30 Twin Hills Youth Camp and Novice Draft
23
Moongool Charolais Sale on property
24
Marellan Shorthorn Sale on property
26 27
Senior Citizens Activity Day Glenlands D’Master Sale on property
JULY
3
Burenda Angus & Brangus Sale Clermont
4
Moongana Santa Sale Springsure
5
Rose Harris Park Markets
15
Clermont Cattle Sale
24
Senior Citizens Activity Day
30
Beef Expo
31
Billa Park Simmental Sale Clermont
6 16 20 20 25
Clermont Cattle Show Sale
Rose Harris Park Markets Clermont Cattle Sale Twilight Markets - Clermont and District Servicemen’s Club Monster Car Boot Sale, Anglican Hall Senior Citizens Activity Day
AUGUST 2
Bingo Night - Clermont State School P&C
3
Rose Harris Park Markets
13
Clermont Cattle Sale
22 28
Senior Citizens Mini Cent Sale Cantaur Park D’Master Sale on property
27-29 Twin Hills Races, Rodeo and Campdraft
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER 02
Rose Harris Parks Markets
12
Clermont Cattle Sale
28 Senior Citizens Activity Day 29 Bendemeer Braford & Composite Sale on property
DECEMBER 07
Rose Harris Park Markets
MEETING NOTICES MEALS ON WHEELS CLERMONT Meeting dates for 2019: Monday, June 10 Meetings are held at the Clermont Hospital Meeting room at 2pm. New members/volunteers are most welcome. For information contact Barb on 0467 280 493 or Marg on 0437 835 272.
CLERMONT PATCHWORK AND QUILTERS GROUP INC Monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 10.30am at 76 Capricorn Street, Senior Citizen’s Hall. New members and crafters welcome every Thursday and Saturday. For further information call Helen Olsen, President on 0403 198 305.
RAFFLE RESULTS
Meals on Wheels Mother’s Day $100 boards raffle results drawn on May 11. Thank you to the Clermont community for your support.
Draw 1: 1st Nora C - number 93 2nd Nora C - number 97
Draw 2: 1st Bonnie M - number 16 2nd Fiona D - number 45
Draw 3: 1st David H - number 62 2nd Gordon M - number 42
HEALTH, FITNESS AND SPORTS NEWS CLERMONT SPORTING SHOOTERS We shoot on the first and third Sunday of every month. Arrive at the range at 9.30am to commence shooting at 10am. Anyone who is interested in shooting rifles or pistols are welcome to attend. You can also find us on Facebook @ SSAA Clermont Branch Inc. Shoot this weekend as follows: Pistol - IPSC and Air Pistol Rifle - Lever Action Congratulations to our members who attended the CSD State Championships on the May long weekend and came away with a swag of medals. A big thank you to the members for opening and running the range at home.
KIDS CLUB - LIFE CHURCH Kids Club runs from 4pm to 5.30pm every 2nd Friday of the month during term time. It is for kids from Prep to Grade 6 and held at Life Church, 58 Capella Street.
Friday, June 14 - What’s in the box? You don’t find out till the end of the session. You must protect your team’s box at all costs through all the games.
VETS GOLF NEWS Winner of the stroke competition was Peter McCleary, run down to Essie Wood. Peter won the least putts. Vets golf is played every Thursday. Be there at 1.30pm for 2pm hit off. Visitors welcome.
GOLF NEWS Last Sunday a mixed stableford was played sponsored by Vivans. Thanks Sam. Winners were Ross Faint and Doug Lawrence, runners up Peter Messer and Warren Marr. Pin shots to Peter Messer, Cath Allwood, Warren Marr and Doug Lawrence.
There is no cost for these activities.
CLERMONT SPORTING SHOOTERS
Parents are to sign their children in and out when bringing them and a registration form will need to be completed on your child’s first attendance.
Firearm Safety Courses are available at Clermont Rifle Range.
This Friday, May 10 - Minute to win it. Fast paced games for a fast paced night.
Contact Jan Thornhill on 0408 980 939 or Noel (Bear) Byrne on 0419 791 751 or email clermontrifle@yahoo.com.au
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ISAAC LIBRARIES ROBOTICS CHALLENGE PROGRAM
MENTORS WANTED Isaac Libraries are seeking expressions of interest for volunteers to offer their time as mentors for the Robotics Challenge Program. Do you work in the engineering, IT or science? Do you have a great interest in coding and robotics? You could be a Robotics Challenge Mentor. Team Mentors will work with Isaac Libraries staff to guide and assist teams of up to six children. Mentors will help children learn how to build working robots, to solve problems and complete challenges.
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Teams will be based in: • Moranbah • Clermont • Dysart • Middlemount The program will run from June 17 to September 7. At the end of the 10 week-program, all teams will come face to face at the Isaac Libraries Tech Fest on September 7 at Dysart Civic Centre. Pre-program training sessions for mentors will be between May 20 and June 14. Call 1300 472 227 or in person at your local library during business hours by May 21.