CLERMONT RAG FRIDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2020
DIG IT GARDEN WINNERS HAVE SPRING IN THEIR STEP FOR THE SUMMER A show stopping garden in Clermont has taken out the first ever Dig It, Isaac! competition. Isaac Regional Council in partnership with generous local businesses encouraged residents to get back to basics by starting a new garden or completing a project that’s been sitting on the to-do list. Mayor Anne Baker, who was on the judging panel, said six winners from Clermont, Moranbah and Middlemount will share in prizes totalling $3700 with the prize money to be injected back into local Isaac businesses. “Congratulations to Janet Appleton for winning the best overall garden section with her jawdropping, colour popping garden oasis,” she said. “As the major prize winner, Janet walks away with $1000 to spend at local businesses through our Shop Isaac program. “A huge thank you to everyone for taking part in this competition. We received nearly 45 entries with six winners named which is a fantastic
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outcome given it’s the first regional competition Council has run. “I would like to acknowledge the amazing support from our local sponsors. We could not have done this without your incredible help. We’re hoping to grow this competition every Spring.” The following winners are: • Best overall garden sponsored by High Country Mitre 10, Moranbah (pictured) Janet Appleton, Clermont • Best edible garden sponsored by Home Timber and Hardware, Dysart Wayne and Karen Pidgeon, Clermont • Best drought resistant garden sponsored by Clermont Agencies Lorraine Tonkin, Moranbah Continued on next page...
• Best grown from seeds garden sponsored by Isaac Regional Council Jodie Crawter, Middlemount • Best potted garden sponsored by Glenden Hardware and Rural Ruby Madden, Moranbah • Best school, kindy or daycare garden sponsored by Middlemount Rural Traders C&K Clermont Kindergarten For more information on Shop Isaac visit isaac.qld.gov.au/shop-isaac or call 1300 ISAACS (47 22 27).
Best grown from seeds garden: Jodie Crawter, Middlemount
Best potted garden: Ruby Madden, Moranbah
Best edible garden: Wayne and Karen Pidgeon, Clermont
Best school, kindy or daycare garden: C&K Clermont Kindergarten
Best drought resistant garden: Lorraine Tonkin, Moranbah
RESILIENCE SHINES AT CLERMONT’S PREMIER BEEF EVENT The Isaac region’s reputation as one of Queensland’s agricultural powerhouses was highlighted at Clermont’s premier beef event. Respected beef producers collected their trophies at Clermont Showgrounds and Saleyards where the outstanding 2020 Clermont Beef Expo was staged. Mayor Anne Baker attended to present the Finger family from Hillview Cattle Co, who claimed Isaac Regional Council’s Grand Champion Exhibit of the day. “Now, more than ever, these events to celebrate our agricultural industry are truly a celebration of our community especially during these tough times,” Mayor Baker said. “Alongside mining, agriculture remains a critical industry to our Isaac region, employing 5.1 percent of the Isaac workforce and grossing $374 million in agricultural commodities. “A genuine and heartfelt congratulations to the Finger family for their Grand Champion Exhibit win for their pen of Simmental cross, and of course to all our winners across the region.”
Pictured: Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker presents Frank Finger, Cathy Finger, Scott Finger and Natalie Finger from Hillview Cattle Co with the Grand Champion Exhibit prize alongside Tony Hoch and Jake Passfield from Hoch and Wilkinson at the recent 2020 Clermont Beef Expo.
Mayor Baker said despite the challenging times the industry continues to conquer, the Isaac region’s beef line-up continues to impress. “Council congratulates Hoch and Wilkinson, the organising committee, members and volunteers for their hard work in bringing our agricultural community together today in these unprecedented times,” she said. “It is a true example of the pure people power which drives our local communities.”
ISAAC REGIONAL COUNCIL WINS STATEWIDE AWARD Isaac Regional Council has won a major Statewide environment and sustainability award for its management of water, waste and wastewater. The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (Queensland) this week announced Isaac Regional Council as winner of its 2020 Award of Excellence for Environment & Sustainability. Mayor Anne Baker said the award was recognition of the Council’s determination to strive for environmental sustainability and efficiency in its operations and services. “I am proud of the Council staff who have implemented new procedures in dealing with water, waste and wastewater, and to receive this highly-prized Statewide award demonstrates their initiative and hard work have been acknowledged by their peers.” Mayor Baker said Isaac Regional Council made the decision in 2017 to develop and implement
an Integrated Management System (IMS) to drive business performance, deliver continual improvement and maximise efficiency for essential services of water, wastewater and waste. “Within three years, the Directorate achieved its vision and attained Integrated Management System certification to the global standards of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System and Australian Standards AS 4801:2001 OH&S Management System. “This initiative has led to the enhanced long-term sustainability of the Water & Waste Directorate in delivering essential services, enabled the thinking of doing more with the same, whilst maintaining the highest safety, quality and environmental standards. “The Isaac Region is home to more than 20,000 people across eight communities, spanning a geographic area approaching the size of Tasmania. Due to its size and dispersed population centres, Council faces many unique challenges
COUNCIL TO IMPLEMENT COVID RECOVERY PLAN Isaac Regional Council has approved a milliondollar COVID-19 strategic recovery plan to be implemented over the next two years. Mayor Anne Baker said the plan – unanimously adopted at the recent Council meeting – has 50 separate strategies to be applied across the Isaac Region. “This longer-term Strategic Recovery Plan complements our shorter-term Tactical and Strategic COVID Response and Recovery framework implemented back in March, in the very early days of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mayor Baker said. “That emergency plan – with three packages of support – has been very effective but we always anticipated Council would be developing a longer-term Strategic Recovery Plan. “Now that the initial packages of support and stimulus response measures have been delivered, we are moving to implement the recovery plan. “The new plan contains 50 separate strategies, including: • employ an economic and business resilience co-ordinator; • encourage increased supply of locally-based goods and services for Council projects; • attract further business investment; • further promote the “Shop Isaac” campaign;
• reduce compliance and administration costs; • enhance tourism opportunities; and • encourage and support business and community organisations. “Importantly, it builds on Council’s existing fiveyear Economic Development Framework, and Tourism Strategy and Business Support Strategy, and provides resourcing and capacity to bring forward a substantial body of that work into the next 18 to 24 months. “In summary, Council’s COVID-19 Strategic Recovery Plan will work to maintain strong communities across Isaac by focusing on business resilience, developing the regional tourism sector, maintaining Council’s sustainability, continuing disaster recovery functions under the Disaster Management Plan, growing community resilience and advocating to third parties for initiatives not within Council’s direct control. “Council has budgeted $1 million specifically to fund the Strategic Recovery Plan.” Mayor Baker added that the plan would be reviewed next year, and amended if necessary, to ensure it remained relevant. Also, while she did not anticipate there would be a second wave of COVID infections in Queensland, if that did occur Council would immediately review the plan and respond appropriately.
ART FUND OPENS TO CONNECT CREATIVES TO THE COMMUNITY Funding for artists, community groups and creatives looking to adapt and innovate in the new normal is now open for applications. Individuals, cultural groups or organisations are encouraged to apply for the Isaac Regional Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). Mayor Anne Baker said creativity connects and energises our regional communities, improving our health and wellbeing. “As recent challenges have shown, our Isaac knows how to pull together in times of crisis,” Mayor Baker said. “In these tough times our arts, cultural and creative groups are at the forefront in showing how to innovate, adapt, support each other and, importantly, stay connected. “These attributes will serve us well as we continue our path to recovery. “Creativity connects our people, powers communities by improving their residents’ health and wellbeing, and provides opportunities for cultural tourism attracting visitors to our region and further stimulating creative industry development. “If you’re an individual, cultural group or organisation who has a creative idea to bring to your community together in a COVID safe way, I encourage you to apply.” The following rounds are now open: • Round One is currently open and closes on Friday 20 November 2020. To be eligible for funding, the events, programs and activities
must occur between 1 December 2020 and 28 February 2021. • Round Two is currently open and closes on Friday 11 December. To be eligible for funding, the events, programs and activities must occur between 1 March 2021 to 30 June 2021. • Round Three closes on 13 March 2021 funding events, programs and activities from 1 July 2021 to 31 October 2021. For more information please contact Council’s Arts and Cultural Programs Officer on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) for advice on submitting your application. Application forms can be found at www.isaac.qld. gov.au/community/radf-grants The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Isaac Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. Through having a well-managed RADF, Council is achieving some of the goals set out in its Arts and Cultural Action Plan 2018-2022.
ENERGY OF CLERMONT’S YOUTH TO POWER UP LOCAL PROGRAM The power of generating ideas and creating the Youth Week program is now in the hands of Isaac’s young people aged 12 to 25. An expression of interest has been released by Isaac Regional Council to encourage Clermont youth to collaborate, be empowered and share their skills and talent. Mayor Anne Baker said Council strongly and genuinely believes in the creative power of Isaac’s local youth. “Youth Week is an event for our youth and who better to help shape the creative activities and events for the region?” Mayor Baker said. “We are calling young crafters, creators, tinkers and big thinkers who would be interested in helping us build a Youth Week program for 2021.
“Those interested will have the chance to build their resume and expand their skill sets by providing art works for gallery displays, performing at events or running art/creative/manual skills workshops for other young people. “Or have the chance to learn how you can turn your creative passion into a sustainable business career plus assist with event planning and logistics. “Your work will be recognised with a letter outlining your participation efforts for you to keep and add to your resume.” Isaac’s very own version of Queensland Youth Week – a free initiative - is being launched in April next year. Expressions of interest, which end on 20 November, are being encouraged through Council’s new online engagement platform at speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au or call 1300 ISAACS.
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“This promotion is really taking off and redirecting spend into the region. More than 100 businesses across retail, hospitality, automotive and tourism are currently registered,” she said. “Moranbah Discount Tyres & Mechanical, Stanmore Coal and Anglo American are major supporters, each purchasing 500 or more cards which are loaded with cash for spending at Isaac businesses, and we look forward to more industry partners coming on board. Council has also issued 430 cards to staff. “The program will be promoted strongly in Small Business Month activities throughout October.” Mayor Baker said in addition to supporting business members facing hardship and not-forprofit organisations, Council has now completed its Pandemic and Tactical Response Framework which has been in motion since March. “A total of 56 have been fully implemented through the Community Support and Wellbeing Package, Business Support and Stimulus Package and the Business and Community Support Compliance Response Package,” she said. “We have addressed and managed our own business continuity, our disaster management structure, identifying the community support and our business community support.” Mayor Baker said Council had extended rate concessions to Not-for-Profit organisations under the existing policy to provide 100 per cent relief on all charges effective 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. “We have continued to freeze on charging rents for community leases to not-for-profit community groups under stress for the 2020-21 financial year,” she said. Mayor Baker said Council is well advanced in developing its Strategic COVID Recovery Plan which is scheduled for adoption in late October. “This plan will lead on from the earlier Tactical COVID Response Framework and will focus on the recovery themes of community resilience, economic and business resilience, ongoing disaster recovery and ongoing Council sustainability to support this work long into the future,” Mayor Baker said.
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Small to medium businesses and community groups have been given a local cash injection of nearly $750,000 to help get back on their feet in the face of COVID-19. Isaac Regional Council’s local economic response has helped 70 small to medium businesses and 25 community groups that have genuinely demonstrated hardship. Mayor Anne Baker said Council is committed to supporting its local communities during the pandemic and the ongoing economic instability. “We’re a diverse and fiercely independent region that has risen to this once-in-a-lifetime social and economic challenge,” she said. “Through these incredibly tough times, your hard work in the Isaac region has been vital in maintaining both the Queensland and Australian economies. “Some of our own small businesses, families and individuals have faced hardship and we will continue to support our communities as and when needed. “Our Council officers have been providing oneon-one business and community group health checks as we continue to support our mum-anddad enterprises through these difficult times.” The Isaac Community Chest Fund – made possible through Anglo American BHP, Civeo and Aquila Resources/South32 – has already distributed almost $500,000 to 70 small to medium businesses across Isaac. More than 25 payments totalling nearly $100,000 have been approved from the Special Emergency Community Grants. These initiatives make up Council’s Road to COVID-19 Recovery Stimulus Packages program. Close to $150,000 has also been injected into the community economy, by waiving rents on all not-for-profit community leases, partially waiving development fees for 12 months and the development of the Shop Isaac program. Mayor Baker said in addition to helping businesses remain on their feet, a push to build stronger community and business connection had been launched through Shop Isaac.
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PUBLIC NOTICES RURAL ROAD RE-SHEETING WORKS, PEAKVALE ROAD Isaac Regional Council advises residents of re-sheeting road works to be carried out along a section of Peakvale Road from:
Council advises motorists to maintain caution on the road during the works and follow any traffic control and road signage in place at the site.
Monday 9 November to Monday 30 November 6.30am to 5:30pm Weather permitting
Motorists are advised to expect minor delays with delivery of materials to site.
The re-sheeting works will occur on a 7.8km section of Peakvale Road located approximately 13km from the Rubyvale Road intersection.
The works are part of the 2020/21 Rural Resheeting program which is occurring across the Isaac Region. Council apologises for any inconvenience.
A map is available here: https://bit.ly/2IjjOOT
2020-21 FLYING FOX SEASON UPDATE #2, ISAAC REGION - 5 NOVEMBER Flying foxes migrate into Isaac region townships between September and April each year which is a part of a greater yearly migration across the Australian eastern coast. Flying foxes are protected wildlife in Queensland under the Nature Conservation Act 1992, with some species classified as endangered. It is important to note that Australian flying foxes DO NOT carry the COVID-19 coronavirus. CLERMONT Isaac Regional Council advises that Centenary Park will be partially closed, and the western public access gate temporarily closed from: Thursday, 5 November 2020 Until further notice
Council understands the impact on park users and is undertaking planning to minimise disruptions to park users in the future. Temporary fencing will be constructed this week to isolate a roost of up to 80,000 little red flying foxes that have progressively grown since their arrival since September. The temporary fencing is necessary to minimise risks of falling tree limbs on park users. The roost is away from residential backyards, in the trees on the south bank of Hoods Lagoon (corner of Capella and Lime streets). This site is considered a protected roost, under Queensland Government legislation. As flying foxes have used this site for breeding and rearing young, this has impacted on the potential vegetation management.
CLERMONT SPORTS GROUND GRANDSTAND ONGOING CLOSURE Isaac Regional Council advises Clermont residents the sports ground grandstand on Rubyvale Road will be closed from Saturday, 14 November 2020.
Saturday, 14 November 2020 Until Late-January 2021 Weather Permitting
The closure is due to the grandstand undergoing a refurbishment to upgrade the facility to a compliant standard.
Sports Ground users are advised to maintain distance and abide by signage in place during the works.
Grandstand refurbishment works are expected to occur:
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PUBLIC NOTICES CLERMONT URBAN AND RURAL ROAD RESEALING WORKS Isaac Regional Council wishes to advise Clermont residents that bitumen road resealing works will be occurring on urban and rural streets in Clermont as per updated information below: •
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Saturday, 28 November 2020, Golden Downs Road
During this time, Council strongly advises residents not to park their vehicles on the street. Traffic control contractors will be on-site directing traffic during the works. Motorists are advised to expect minor delays.
Motorists are asked to maintain caution on the road during the works and to follow any directional signage in place at the site. The works are part of the 2020/21 Urban and Rural Reseals Program with upgrades happening across the Isaac region. Council apologises for any inconvenience or disruption these works may cause. If you require further information about the project, please contact Customer Service Centre available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).
ISAAC REGION AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD NOMINATIONS OPEN Isaac Regional Council wishes to advise residents that the 2021 Isaac Region Australia Day Award nominations are open. Residents are encouraged to nominate by Sunday, 30 November 2020. The 2021 Australia Day Award categories are: Regional Awards
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Community Business Medallion
The Australia Day Awards are a chance to celebrate our pure people power. They are a chance to honour those individuals, groups and organisations who have made a significant contribution to our social, civic, sporting and cultural life locally, nationally and internationally.
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Citizen of the Year (age 27+)
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Young Citizen of the Year (aged 16-26)
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Community Event of the Year
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Corporate Community Contribution of the Year
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Local Awards - Individual or Group Achievement Medallions
For more information on the selection criteria and to nominate, visit speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au
COVID-19 TESTING CENTRES, DYSART, CLERMONT AND MIDDLEMOUNT Please be advised that Isaac Regional Council is sharing the following information to our community on behalf of Vanguard Health in association with BMA. Council advises residents that COVID-19 testing centres will be available in the following towns on a weekly basis: Location
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Eldridge Place, Weekly on a Thursday, Middlemount starting from 9 July 2020 to 26 November 2020
This follows the established centre at Mills Avenue, Moranbah. For more information about COVID-19 testing or to book an appointment please call 1800 980 574. As restrictions ease across Queensland, Council encourages more people to get tested for COVID-19. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, you should get tested immediately. Symptoms may include: • Fever
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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE SOUGHT Residents of Clermont and district are invited to register their interest in the proposed promotion of the sport of sailing within the community, a view to launching a sailing club and an annual Clermont Regatta. Please email your name and mobile number to sail-clermont@tpg.com.au Please include any skills you may have which you feel may assist in such a community venture. Thank you, Sailor Jerry.
PUBLIC NOTICES WATER RESTRICTIONS ADVISORY - LEVEL 2, CLERMONT, EFFECTIVE FROM 14 SEPTEMBER 2020 Isaac Regional Council advises Clermont residents that Level 2 water restrictions came into effect from Monday, 14 September 2020. Projections indicate that the water level will be between 1.25m to 1.5m below the spillway height of Theresa Creek Dam, which supplies the local water treatment plant, on this date. This is the trigger for Level 2 water restrictions. Residents will be notified through Council’s website, Facebook page, next edition of the Clermont Rag and a letterbox drop to reaffirm these restrictions. We encourage residents to share this important message with their families, friends, workmates and neighbours. LEVEL 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS For residential users •
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Odd numbered premises water on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
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Properties without a street number on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Commercial users No watering between 9am and 5pm when connected to the potable reticulation network and using potable water. •
Top up of pools, ponds and spas only – no filling
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WATER TANKERS Mobile water tankers, other than tankers directly used for firefighting purposes, must not be filled with water from the water supply system except by way of exemption from Isaac Regional Council. Filling must occur via a metered standpipe only used on designated watering days in the specific time period as per residential use. Applications for an exemption must describe use and volumes required. Exemption approval will be based on social, health, environmental or economic considerations. Standpipes will not be accessible without an exemption from Monday, 14 September 2020. An application for exemption for mobile water tankers in water restrictions is available for download at Council’s website. Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/water-restrictions for more information or call Council’s Customer Service Centre available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).
CLERMONT WATER QUALITY RESPONSE PLAN Isaac Regional Council would like to advise the Clermont community of the Clermont Water Quality Response Plan.
Council has committed to providing the community with regular updates on their website and will provide engagement opportunities for feedback.
The Clermont Water Quality Response Plan outlines the upcoming changes and improvements to the Clermont Water Treatment Plant and network.
A printed copy of the current Clermont Water Quality Response Plan should have arrived in your letterbox. If you haven’t received your copy, please call Council on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) To read an online copy or to stay up to date on the progress of the plan, head to Council’s website at www.isaac.qld.gov.au/clermont-water-update
There should be no doubt about the quality of drinking water in any of our communities, and Council is putting strategies in place to prevent further water quality incidents from occurring.
If you require further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).
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CLERMONT HISTORICAL CENTRE
FROM THE BACKYARD TO THE BANKS OF HOOD’S LAGOON LAWN BOWLERS GATHER
Bowling Club sign over the entrance gate and a shield for intertown competition between Clermont, Blair Athol and Emerald
Did you know the first lawn bowls rink in Clermont was in a backyard?
ON THIS DAY….69 YEARS AGO
In 1948 Joe Cook and his wife, who were both keen bowlers, tried to form a bowls club in Clermont but were unsuccessful.
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Despite this, they built a small rink in their backyard and before long other residents realised lawn bowls was an enjoyable game and decided to form a bowling club in Clermont.
A third attempt at calling tenders for the medical officer’s residence was unsuccessful for the Clermont Hospitals Board.
A meeting with the view of forming a bowling club and building a green was held in 1949 but it wasn’t until May 1950 that the committee was able to procure suitable land to build a bowling green and club house.
Third time not so lucky for Clermont Hospitals Board
Tenders to build the medical officer’s residence had been called three times over the past 12 months but only one tender was received when first advertised. The Department of Health and Home Affairs refused this tender as the price was considered to be too high.
The former Belyando Shire Council assisted the committee to obtain land on the corner of Karmoo and Lime Street, on the banks of Hood’s Lagoon
The Board didn’t receive a single tender the third time tenders were called for the construction of the medical officer’s residence.
A working bee was held in August 1950 to start building the green and in 1951, the green was ready for grass to be planted.
The Board considered buying a suitable house, but no suitable houses were for sale at the time.
Unfortunately, drought conditions halted the planting of grass until the following year. The Clermont Bowls Club was officially opened on May 3, 1953 with 200 bowlers, representing 17 clubs in Central and North Queensland attending. Messers Skein and Sons donated The Clermont
The Department of Health and Home Affairs opted to call for further tenders, However, The Board put a proposal to the Department to build a new residence using galvanised iron roofing and a large quantity of good timber from the existing doctor’s house due to the shortage of building materials.
SCHOOL NEWS ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS TERM 4, WEEK 6
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Prep: Mason Bellert - The amazing growth you have shown in Literacy. You have blown me away with your letter and sound knowledge, your ability to read a range of words and sentences and your sight word recall. I am super proud of your achievements this year. Keep up the great work Mason!
Your writing is very inspirational to your peers. Keep up the great work!
Year 1: Thomas Harms - The hard work you have shown towards writing this term. You have amazed me by the effort you have put into stretching your words out correctly and trying your best to include lots of detail. I can see how much your confidence continues to grow towards challenging tasks. Keep up the great work ethic! Year 2: Tex Allen - The positive attitude you have been showing this week. It’s great to see that you are always trying to be the first one packed up and ready to learn after each activity. You’ve been trying extra hard to write neatly and you are showing confidence when reading aloud to the class. Keep it up, Tex! Bella Messer - The way that you listen and take advice from teachers and peers to improve your work. You are always willing to try new activities and you show resilience during these challenges. This positive attitude will be great when you move into Grade 3! Keep up the hard work, Bella! Year 3: Caleb Cavanagh - For the improvements you have shown in every area. You have been focused and you have been trying harder during activities to produce your best work. I have been super impressed with the fact that you have been helping others in the
Year 4: Isaac Vogan - The positive attitude you bring to school each and every day. You always enter our classroom with a big smile and an eagerness to start the day. The kind-hearted way in which you interact with your peers and your beautiful manners make you a wonderful role model for our class and school. Year 5: Year 5 Class - The confidence you displayed when presenting your leadership speeches. You should all be so proud of your bravery and the commitment you put in to writing them. You will all make wonderful leaders of St Joseph’s in 2021. Year 6: Matilda Turner - The positive attitude you have been displaying to all aspects of Year 6 this week. You come in each day with a smile on Making Jesus Real - God your face and your optimism Moments :Payton James and Isaac Vogan brightens our classroom. Thank you for being you Matilda!
DATE CLAIMERS 2020 NOVEMBER 17 Clermont Cattle Sale
DECEMBER 04 Clermont Christmas in the Park
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Rose Harris Park Markets
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Clermont Race Club - Race Day
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Bendemeer Braford and Composite Bull Sale
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ON THE SHELF TAKE BOLINDA WITH YOU THIS CHRISTMAS It’s only five weeks until Christmas and its never too early to start your Christmas plans. If you are travelling over Christmas, you’ll need something to keep you alert if you are driving. Driving while fatigued is one of the ‘Fatal Five’ and Bolinda BorrowBox can help avoid that. BorrowBox has thousands of digital audiobooks that patrons can borrow and download onto a device to listen to while travelling. If you are not a member of an Isaac Library, come and see the friendly staff at the Clermont Library to enquire about becoming a library member and how to access BorrowBox. The library also has audiobooks on CDS to borrow as well. If listening to BorrowBox while driving, avoid being distracted by your device because distraction is another of the ‘Fatal Five’. Take your time travelling on the road, remember to wear a seatbelt and don’t drive while intoxicated because you don’t want to encounter any of these ‘Fatal Fives’ either.
STORY TIME IS BACK! StoryTime has returned to the Clermont Library but with some changes to ensure everyone is COVIDsafe. Two Story Time sessions will be held at the Clermont Library on Friday mornings and there is strictly a limit of 12 attendees (adults and children) per session. The first session will be held at 9.30am and the second session follows at 10.45am. Sessions will each be 20 minutes long and due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be no craft. Places will be limited to one session, per family, per week. Bookings are essential and can be made by phoning the Clermont Library on 4846 3746. If you do book but are unable to attend, please notify the library so that the space can be booked by another patron.
As Clermont Library has a Covidsafe capacity of 15 patrons at a time, other patrons may find the library has reached capacity while Story Time is in session. If this is the situation, we ask that patrons either wait until Story Time is over or try to schedule their visit to later in the day.
E-RESOURCES An Isaac Libraries membership allows you to borrow out not just books, DVDs and audiobooks on CD, but also e-books and digital audiobooks. Library membership also gives you access to e-resources, digital magazines, movies and music online. You don’t even need to visit a library to sign-up. You can join online at: www.isaac.qld.gov.au/isaac-libraries
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I Follow You by Peter James
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A Private Cathedral by James Lee Burke
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White Sands of Summer by J H Fletcher
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Land of Golden Wattle by J H Fletcher
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Outsider by Linda Castillo
FREE WI-FI All Isaac Libraries now offer free Wi-Fi to visitors. You can access up to 500MB of data per day via your smartphone, tablet or laptop. It’s great for browsing and downloading some of our fantastic online resources. Just search for the IRC Libraries network in your settings and follow the prompts to register and log-in. It’s available inside and outside the library so you can maintain social distancing. Contributed by Laura Crichton, Clermont Library
SPORTS NEWS GOLF NEWS Sunday 15 November Played a Stableford competition, sponsored by Isaac Regional Council. The winner was R. Vine and runner-up was J. Beale. Reminder for the Mental Health Charity Day to be held on Saturday, 28 November.
SSAA CLERMONT BRANCH The SSAA Clermont Branch shoot on the first and third Sunday of every month. Arrive at range at 9.30am and commence shooting at 10am. Anyone who is interested in shooting rifles or pistols is welcome to attend. You can also find us on Facebook @SSAA Clermont Branch Inc.
COMMUNITY NEWS CLERMONT GOLD AND COAL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE - 2020 SENIORS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON It is with great sadness and disappointment that we announce we will not be holding the Community and Business sponsored Seniors Citizens Christmas Luncheon for this year 2020. Due to the conditions of Covid 19, restrictions and plans within venues we could not provide for the numbers that would normally attend. On behalf of the Committee we would like to wish all Seniors a very Merry Christmas and a great new year and look forward to the event being run again next year. Contributed by Clermont Gold and Coal Festival Committee
CLERMONT CLAY TARGET
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Clermont Clay Target shoot the fourth Sunday of the month.
Two bedroom house for rent, $180 per week. For more information, please call Paula on 0429 067 158
If anyone would like to give it a go just turn up, or call Allison on 0427 792 562 or Andrew on 0419 968 577.
RELIGIOUS NOTICES UNITING CHURCH Worship Services every Sunday 8am in Clermont and 10.15am in Capella Contact: Heather James 0429 641 897 Address: Cnr Capella and Box Streets Website: clermontcapellauc.org.au NEW CREATION CHURCH CLERMONT Service time: Sundays, 10:30am Address: Scout Hall, Daintree Street Ps Trevor and Roxanne Cole: 4983 3980 UNITED CHURCH OF GOD (UCG) CLERMONT Service time: Every Sabbath (Saturdays) 2pm Address: 80 Mimosa Street Contact: Ken Murray (Elder) 0487 408 889 Website: ucg.org | beyondtoday.tv LIFE CHURCH Service time: Sundays, 9am Address: 58 Capella Street Office: Monday and Tuesday, 4983 2926 Ps Allan Kelly: 0417 095 918
LIFE CHURCH CONTINUED... 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 MASSES FOR ST MARY’S PARISH Sunday, 22 November – 6am Sunday, 28 November 6pm Saint Mary’s Church is closed for private worship ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICES ALL SAINTS’ CLERMONT Service Time Sunday November, 15 Holy Communion 4pm All other Sundays, Morning Prayer at 9am Contact: Bob Polsen (Warden) 0427 831 676 Address: Cnr Daintree and Capricorn Streets www.facebook.com/clermontanglican
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MEETING AND IMPORTANT NOTICES CLERMONT MEALS ON WHEELS New volunteers on a permanent or casual basis are most welcome. If you would like to receive meals from Meals on Wheels or require more information please contact: Coordinator - Barb Lambert: 0467 280 493. President - Chris Robertson: 0429 490 102. Secretary/Treasurer – Marg Daniels: 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 are welcome. Casual craft days are held every Thursday and Saturday. For further information call Helen Olsen, President on 0403 198 305.
ISAAC REGIONAL COUNCIL
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS NOMINATION FORM Read the conditions of entry and category details on Council's website before completing this form. If you require more space for the summary of achievement and supporting evidence of the nominee, please attach to this nomination form. Submit forms to your local Council office or email records@isaac.qld.gov.au.
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Candidates can be nominated in one regional and one local award category. Please tick as applicable.
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CATEGORY Citizen of the Year
REGIONAL AWARDS LOCAL AWARDS
Community Event of the Year
Young Citizen of the Year
Individual Medallion for:
Achievement
Sport
Culture/Arts
Group Medallion for:
Achievement
Sport
Culture/Arts
Corporate Community Contribution of the Year Community Business Medallion
AWARD NOMINEE DETAILS Date of Birth
Name/Organisation Address Email
Phone Number
NOMINATOR DETAILS Date of Birth
Name Address Email
Phone Number
REFEREE DETAILS
Referee and Nominator cannot be the same person
Name Address Email
Phone Number
SUMMARY OF NOMINEE
Minimum 100 words, maximum 500 words. Dotpoint of achievements are acceptable. Please attached any relevant supporting documentation to this nomination form.
By submitting this form I agree I have read and understood the General Conditions of Entry and Category Criteria. To my knowledge the information contained in this nomination is accurate and the nominee meets the eligibility requirements for the stated award, including age, residency, citizenship and no record of criminal history.
NOMINATIONS CLOSE 30 NOVEMBER 2020 ISAAC.QLD.GOV.AU
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ISAAC REGIONAL COUNCIL
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS The Australia Day Awards are a chance to celebrate our pure people power. They are a chance to honour those individuals, groups and organisations who have made a significant contribution to our social, civic, sporting and cultural life locally, nationally and internationally.
2021 REGIONAL AWARDS CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Aged 27 years or over as at 26 January 2021. Recognises outstanding members of the community for their personal endeavours, achievements and community input.
Aged 16–26 years as at 26 January 2021. Recognises young citizens for their personal endeavours, achievements and community input.
COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEAR To be presented to the individual or group who has staged the most outstanding community event during the year. The event had to involve and must be a significant contribution to the Isaac Region’s community.
CORPORATE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION OF THE YEAR Recognises both large corporations operating in Isaac Region and/or small to medium enterprises (SMEs) for significant events and/or initiatives which better the community.
2021 LOCAL AWARDS ACHIEVEMENT MEDALLION Recognises individuals or groups who demonstrate genuine passion, selflessness and undertake significant endeavours to better their community.
CULTURE/ARTS MEDALLION Recognises individuals or groups involved in the region’s rich cultural and arts community.
SPORTS MEDALLION
COMMUNITY BUSINESS MEDALLION
Recognises the committed sportsperson, coach, administrator, official, or organisation and club whose actions inspire and encourage others and enrich the community through sport.
Recognises independent small to medium enterprises (SMEs) principally based in Isaac region which undertake significant endeavours to better their local community.
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - accurate as of 11 September 2020. 1. Isaac Regional Council accepts all award nominations in good faith and in the genuine spirit of the Australia Day Awards, which is to recognise the achievements of community members and organisations. 2. Individual nominees must be an Australian Citizen and resident of the Isaac Regional Council Local Government Area at the time of nomination. 3. Nominees can be nominated for both a regional-level award and one local award category on the same nomination form (where applicable). 4. Nominations will not be accepted if the individual or group received an award the previous year. 5. All nominations must have one nominator and one referee and include a summary of at least 100 words (dot points are acceptable) about the nominee. 6. Citizen of the Year nominees must be aged 27 years or older as at 26 January of the following year. 7. Young Citizen of the Year nominees must be aged 16–26 years as at 26 January of the following year. 8. Nominees aged under 18 as at 26 January of the following year will require consent of a parent or guardian to be considered. 9. Where Council believes there is a question over the validity of the nomination, it may elect to contact the nominator, referee or nominee directly for clarification. 10. Council maintains the right to exclude any nomination it considers would diminish the integrity of Council and/or the awards without recourse, which includes a criminal history involving conviction for any indictable offence. 11. Council may consider nominations under an alternate award category should it deem there is merit. 12. Council reserves the right to vary the terms and conditions of the awards program at any time at its absolute discretion.
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