CLERMONT RAG FRIDAY, 24 JULY 2020
COMMUNITY DROUGHT SUPPORT GRANT Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker has welcomed funding of $84,000 from the Queensland Government’s Community Drought Support Package. “This funding will do so much good in our Isaac community, lifting spirits and providing practical support for community events,” Mayor Baker said. “We have named the overall project ‘Dry Lands to High Hopes’. “Council will provide support for community-led events and activities via a grants program and also will run a series of Council-led outreach “Check In and Check Up” events in drought-affected communities across the region. “Council will support our existing and emerging community groups to deliver events and activities that could include rodeos, campdrafts, cutting events, rural recharge days, Christmas fairs, family fun days, horse sport events, community expos, and ladies’ and men’s days. “Council will also encourage community groups in drought-affected areas to be innovative, developing new events and activities to benefit the community.”
Mayor Baker said the ‘Check In and Check Up’ events would be rolled-out across the droughtaffected communities, including isolated agricultural communities such as Clarke Creek, Twin Hills and Mackenzie River. “These events will include screening of a family outdoor movie, a community barbecue, and sporting or group activities such as cricket, softball, footy or craft, as well as attendance of a medical professional to provide simple in-the-field health checks; for example, blood pressure checks, skin checks and mental health questionnaires. “The ‘Check In’ aspect includes social and mental wellbeing and checking in with your mates. The ‘Check Up’ aspect includes basic physical health checks. “There would be the opportunity for other welfare service providers and other local community groups to also attend. “Council will work together with communities to identify the most suitable locations, choice of activity and timing of the events to maximise participation.” continued... PRIZE DRAW 1 - WEDNESDAY 6 AUGUST 2020 From receipts for purchases made between 1 July and 31 July 2020. PRIZE DRAWS 2 – FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER From receipts for purchases made between 1 August and 31 August 2020.
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COMMUNITY DROUGHT SUPPORT GRANT CONTINUED... Mayor Baker added the grant application had been made before the COVID-19 pandemic struck and all events would take into account appropriate socialdistancing and other protocols. “COVID-19 has given us a new range of issues to deal with in organising events but at the same time has made community support events and activities even more important.”
Minister for Communities Coralee O’Rourke announced recently that 59 organisations in drought-affected parts of the State would share almost $5 million in grants as part of the Queensland Government’s Community Drought Support Package.
SHOP ISAAC FOR YOUR CHANGE TO WIN! Isaac Regional Council is celebrating local businesses and the launch of Shop Isaac with TWO MEGA PRIZE DRAWS for the months of July and August! If you are over the age of 18, simply spend $20 or more in one transaction at a registered business in Isaac during the months of July or August to go into the draws!
Additional Terms and Conditions Apply. Visit the website www.isaac.qld.gov.au/shop-isaac for more information.
To enter you simply need to spend $20 or more in a single transaction at a participating store.
PRIZE DRAW 2 – FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
Write your name, phone number and town on the back of your receipt. Photograph both sides of your receipt and SMS both images to 0436 373 676 OR Submit your receipt at your nearest Council customer service counter OR Email an image of your receipt with your contact details to Business.Support@isaac.qld.gov.au
You can enter as many times as you like!
PRIZE DRAW 1 - WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2020 From receipts for purchases made between 1 July and 31 July 2020. From receipts for purchases made between 1 August and 31 August 2020. To register your business to join Shop Isaac contact Council’s Business Support Officer by calling 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) or email business.support@isaac.qld.gov.au
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Further, any advert, article or submission must be ethical and professional in all dealings and the Editor reserves their unfettered right to confirm or delete listings as required.
While every care has been taken in the preparation of The Clermont Rag, the Editor and distributors cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions, whether whole or in part, including those caused by negligence, in this publication.
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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.
PUBLIC NOTICES WATER RESTRICTIONS ADVISORY - CLERMONT LEVEL 1 Isaac Regional Council advises Clermont residents that Level 1 water restrictions came into effect on Monday, 13 July 2020. Projections indicated that the water level would be between 1m to 1.25m below the spillway height of Theresa Creek Dam, which supplies the local water treatment plant, on this date. This is the trigger for Level 1 water restrictions. LEVEL 1 WATER RESTRICTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL USERS •
No watering on any day between 9am and 5pm
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Watering permitted 5am to 9am and 5pm to 9pm on watering days using a:
Please note penalties may apply for not adhering to mandatory water restriction measures. 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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No topping up of tanks/dams unless for firefighting purposes.
WATER TANKERS
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Odd numbered houses water on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday;
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Even numbered houses water on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday;
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 13 July 2020.
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Properties without a street number on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/water-restrictions for more information
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Hand-held hose;
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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
Date
Time
Sirius Street, Clermont
Weekly on a Tuesday,
10am to 2pm
MacDonald Street, Dysart
Weekly on a Wednesday,
starting from 7 July 2020 to 24 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
starting from 8 July 2020 to 25 November 2020
Eldridge Place, Weekly on a Thursday, Middlemount starting from 9 July 2020 to 26 November 2020
10am to 2pm
10am to 2pm
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Sore throat
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Shortness of breath
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Runny nose
• Fatigue
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).
Gary Stevenson PSM Chief Executive Officer
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DATE CLAIMERS 2020 JULY 24 Clermont Bears home game
SEPTEMBER continued... 29 Moongana Santa Bull Sale
AUGUST 01 Rose Harris Park Markets 01 Clermont Bears home game 08 Clermont Bears home game 11 Clermont Cattle Sale
OCTOBER
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Karragarra Simmentals Bull Sale
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Cantaur Park D’Master Bull Sale
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Clermont Cattle Sale
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Senior Citizens Mini Cent Sale
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Senior Citizens Mini Cent Sale Beef Expo
SEPTEMBER 03 Hopgood Charolais Bull Sale 05 Rose Harris Park Markets 12 Anglican Cent Sale and Spring Fair 15 Clermont Cattle Sale
03 Rose Harris Park Markets 08 Burenda Angus & Brangus Bull Sale
NOVEMBER 07 Rose Harris Park Markets 17 Clermont Cattle Sale 21 26
Clermont Race Club - race day Bendemeer Braford and Composite Bull Sale
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Moongool Charolais Bull Sale
22
Clermont Beef Brahman Bull Sale
25
Glenlands D’Master Bull Sale
DECEMBER 05 Rose Harris Park Markets
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Marellan Shorthorn Bull Sale
08
Clermont Cattle Sale
CLEAN HANDS
SAVE LIVES 12 steps to successful everyday handwashing
Queensland Health
Duration of hand-wash
15–20 SECONDS
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Wet hands with water.
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Rub hands palm to palm with fingers interlaced.
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Rub wrist with the opposite hand.
Clean thumb by holding it in the other hand and rotating.
In a circular motion rub the tips of fingers in the palm of the opposite hand.
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Lather thoroughly.
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Interlock fingers and rub back of fingers on opposite palms.
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Rinse hands with water.
Dry hands with clean paper towel and use paper towel to turn off tap.
Please note: These guidelines are for social handwashing only, such as after toilet use and before touching food. This poster is not intended for use in clincal settings. 1. Curtis, V 2003, ‘Effect of washing hands with soap on diarrhoea risk in the community: a systematic review’ Lancet Infec Dis, Retrieved 19 March 2019, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12726975 ‘Based on the ‘How to HandWash Poster’ © World Health Organization 2009.
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Researchers think that if everyone washed their hands properly, about 1 million lives would be saved every year.1 When performed correctly, hand hygiene results in a reduction of microorganisms on hands. Poor hand hygiene contributes to the spread of pathogens, which can cause health issues such as gastrointestinal and respiratory infections.
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Lifestyle Support Worker Wanted
Seeking expressions of interest for the position of Lifestyle Support Worker based in Clermont. Seeking a self-motivated team member who values supporting people who have a disability to achieve their goals and aspirations. Contact hello@clermont.cc or 0477784441
EXHIBITION OPENS 4 MARCH TO DECEMBER
4 MARCH 19 DECEMBER 2020 REFLECTIONS OFTORESILIENCE
An exhibition honouring the fortitude and resilience of Medical Pioneers of the district, showcasing the Clermont Hospital’s historic medical and midwifery collection. Open Wednesday to Saturday 9am - 3pm
Clermont Historical Centre Gregory Highway
$6 adults, $4 pensioners, $3 children under 12 years, $15 per family with two or more children
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SCHOOL NEWS ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK Prep: Joshua Nitschke for the dedication and effort you consistently show towards your learning each and every day. No matter the task at hand you always apply yourself to produce work that is of a high standard and always display a positive attitude. Keep up the amazing work Josh! Year 1: Taylor Church for the enthusiastic attitude you have shown when working with your peers during rotations and group tasks. Keep up the great work this term! Year 3: Samantha Marasigan for the way that you have been working very hard on your times tables number facts. It was wonderful to see you challenging yourself with some tricky problems and I particularly love the way you are always giving everything a go. Keep up the great work! Year 4: Isaac Vogan for the enthusiastic start to Term 3. You are eager to learn and do your best. You keep on task and complete work to a high standard. Congratulations Isaac, keep up the great work. Year 5: Shylah Peterson for an excellent and enthusiastic start to the term. Your focus and confidence in asking questions and participating in class discussions are to be commended. Keep up the great effort! Year 6: Ella Blackley for the impressive start to Term 3. You have settled back into the school routine superbly this week, staying focused and completing work to a high standard. Keep up the great work Ella!
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BACK IN BUSNESS! Isaac Libraries have re-opened following the easing of Queensland’s COVID-19 restrictions. Patrons are welcome to return stock, browse and borrow but there is a limit of 15 visitors at a time in the Clermont library to maintain social distancing and a few other changes to ensure we adhere to government directives. Library programs, such as Storytime and Craft, are still on hold due to visitor limits and social distancing.
FREE WIFI 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.
NEW BOOKS Masked Prey by John Sandford The Summer House by James Patterson & Brendan DuBois The Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan The Geometry of Holding Hands by Alexander McCall Smith Croc Country by Kerry McGinnis
TUNE INTO Isaac Libraries now offer Freegal Music to patrons. Freegal Music is a free music service offering access to about 15 million songs and over 40,000 music videos. Patrons can access Freegal Music through the Libraries, Arts and Cultural Services link at Isaac Regional Council’s website or download the Freegal app on to a device.
Today is Christmas in July Eve!
You will need your library membership number and Libero password to access Freegal. You have 24 hours 7 days a week of free music streaming and you can download three titles to keep per week.
Christmas maybe five months away but it’s never too early to start planning.
E-RESOURCES
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
It’s always lovely to make something homemade to put under the Christmas tree for a loved one or a friend. Whether you knit, sew or paint, you will find inspiration in the craft books to make that special homemade present. If you have a green thumb, you may find ideas for gifts in the gardening section.
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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Simple steps to help stop the spread. Cough or sneeze into your arm
Bin the tissue
Use a tissue
Wash your hands
Together we can help stop the spread and stay healthy. For more information about Coronavirus (COVID-19) visit health.gov.au Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra
RELIGIOUS NOTICES
SPORTS NEWS 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.
CLERMONT CLAY TARGET Clermont Clay Target shoot the fourth Sunday of the month. 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.
GOLF NEWS
Events Coming Up Saturday, 25 July is the Business Tournament Sunday, 26 July is the Brinn and Hedges Day
ROAD CONDITIONS
POWER OUTAGES
WEATHER WARNINGS
ISAAC REGION’S
DISASTER DASHBOARD Isaac Region’s Disaster Dashboard! This tool is a one-stop desktop for information during emergency and disaster
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 FELLOWSHIP CLERMONT Come as you are Service time: Sundays, 10am Address: Scouts 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
Played on Sunday, 19 July. Ladies: Winner, Sandy Reick Runner-up, Rhonda Bleakey Mens: Winner, Ross Faint Runner-up, Ray Garwand
EMERGENCY NEWS
ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICE ALL SAINT’S CLERMONT Service times July: Sunday, 26 July - Morning Prayer, 9am Address: Cnr Daintree and Capricorn Streets
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LIFE CHURCH Service time: Sundays, 9am Address: 58 Capella Street Office: Monday and Tuesday, 4983 2926 Ps Allan Kelly: 0417 095 918 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 Services: Sunday, 26 July - 8am Sunday, 2 August - 8am Saturday, 8 August - 6pm Saint Mary’s Church is closed for private worship
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