Clermont Rag 27 february 2015

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CLERMONT RAG Community Newsletter Friday February 27, 2015

Home is where the heart is Local girl Anna Boyes completed her secondary schooling at Clermont State High School, graduating in 2010 with an OP of 3. Anna moved to Brisbane in 2011 to begin studying at the University of Queensland.

Anna completed a Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education in 2014.

collaborative research program, Anna completed her thesis and graduated with First Class Honours in her final year.

In her final year of study, Anna moved into the health promotion sector after being invited to complete her Honours.

Upon completion of her application to teach with Education Queensland, Anna entered the profession with an Outstanding Applicant ranking. She has since begun working at Dysart High School and is thoroughly enjoying teaching the Year 7 and 8 students in her speciality areas of Mathematics, Science and HPE. Still unable to stay away from home, Anna travels back to Clermont every weekend.

After a trip to the University of Tsukuba in Japan for a 10-day international

During the 4-year journey that Anna made, she knows that it would not have at

Anna loved living in Brisbane, but always enjoyed travelling back to her hometown of Clermont.

all been possible without the support of the small but strong and supportive community that she grew up in.

Throughout her studies, Anna was supported every year by scholarships from the Clermont & District Education Group, led by Paula Heelan and also a Rotary scholarship.

Anna was always supported by local businesses with work throughout her schooling and on all of her university holidays and would like to express her utmost gratitude for their support, also – Ian and Sue

McCracken, Vicky Lund, Marg and Tony Henn, Sally Lestone at Shop 38, Rio Tinto and Clermont Mine, Danny Haufe at Specialised Maintenance Services, and Roger and Marie Vine at the Commercial Hotel.

Anna looks forward to immersing herself back into the Clermont and wider CQ community, giving back to those who have supported her. Anna has had a valuable journey of personal growth and finally, a place in a profession well-matched to her nature – teaching.

The CLERMONT RAG Isaac welcomes FIFO review As Mayor of the largest mining region in Queensland hosting two 100% fly in, fly out (FIFO) mines, Anne Baker is strongly welcoming Labor’s review of the conditions that allow for 100 per cent FIFO workforces.

“We are very encouraged by Queensland's new mining minister Anthony Lynham confirming the review will take place as soon as possible,” Mayor Baker stated.

Isaac Regional Council has been a strong advocate for the removal of 100% forced FIFO workforce practices in mining operations near established regional centres.

Read4Life festival brings Play School star Jay Laga’aia back to Moranbah After a packed performance in Moranbah last year, Jay Laga’aia is returning to be part of the Read4Life Festival with two free live performances in Moranbah Town Square on March 22.

Well known for his roles on Play School, Home and Away and films including Nim’s Island and Star Wars, Jay is currently working on the second next series of Jay’s Jungle, his new television show for pre-schoolers currently showing on Seven Network's 7TWO. As the Queensland Government’s kindy ambassador, Jay is a passionate advocate for children and

Mayor Anne Baker said the market has changed since 100% forced FIFO was first adopted.

“It’s hard to estimate but we know well over 1000 mining jobs have been retrenched in the region over the last twelve months,” she said.

“This review can’t happen fast enough, I am sure everyone agrees it doesn’t make sense to continue to lock out local workers from local mines.”

“There needs to be genuine employment opportunities for people living in established resource communities and regional centres.”

Before the state election, Isaac Regional Council met with state candidates to discuss their views on 100% forced FIFO. families. He is supporting Read4Life, a community-based early literacy program targeting children under five.

The Read4Life Festival runs from 9:00am – 2:00pm and is set to be a great day out with something for the whole family including children’s activities and entertainment, market stalls and food vendors on site.

“All sides of politics agree there should be no future 100% forced FIFO mines where a mining operation is located near a regional community.

“Isaac communities, resource workers and their families are looking forward to the results of the review on conditions of existing operations,” Mayor Baker said.

“At the end of the day Queenslanders must have the choice on where they live and work.”

“100% FIFO forces locals and otherwise potential residents to move to larger centres or capital cities to take up these employment opportunities.”

“Having Jay return to champion the program for a second time is not only exciting, but shows how serious we are about encouraging children and parents to read more.

“Just ten minutes a day is proven to make a lifetime of difference to a child’s future,” said Mayor Baker.

State Librarian Janette Wright said the As part of the activities on stage, Jay will be appearing at 9:30 and 11:30 with inspiration for the Read4Life program was the Australian Early Development Census time for fans to meet Jay afterwards.

(AEDC) which identified approximately a quarter of all Queensland children in their As a joint initiative between State Library of Queensland, Isaac Regional first year of school as developmentally vulnerable.

Council and BHP Billiton Mitsui Coal, Mayor Baker said the Read4Life program was about long term outcomes “Read4Life is a community based response to the AEDC findings,” she said. for children.

“We’ve been supporting this important “The program is deeply embedded in the community with local steering groups initiative for over 18 months and the entire community is behind it,” she said. established and professional development sessions run for parents and carers and for professionals working with young children.”

“With such strong community support we’re confident the program will continue to make a positive difference into the future.”

Residents are invited from across the Isaac region to attend the Read4Life Festival.

More event details are available at www. isaac.qld.gov.au/library-events or you can keep up-to-date by ‘Liking’ Council’s Facebook page.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY LUNCHEON ‘MAKE IT HAPPEN’ FRIDAY 6TH March 2015

WHERE: Anglican Hall, Daintree Street, Clermont TIME: Start 11:00 am

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Jesus said to them “Do you know what I have done to you?”

FRIDAY 6TH MARCH TIME: 9.30am PLACE: ST MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Everyone welcome

COST: $40 per head, includes meal, complimentary drink on arrival, lucky door prize, cold drinks, tea/coffee LOCAL HOME BASED BUSINESSES WILL BE ON SHOW RSVP: To CCBG on 0749833663 or email: cbcg@telstra.com by 3rd March 2015

The CLERMONT RAG Council opts for eco-friendly at Lake Elphinstone A new eco-friendly amenities block is now complete at Central Queensland’s camping and water sport destination, Lake Elphinstone.

Lake Elphinstone is a wetlands of significance, located approximately 24km from Glenden and 92km west of Mackay. The natural lake is a popular destination for water sports and tourists in the Isaac region with free onsite camping.

For more information contact Isaac Regional Council on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) or visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au

With a growing popularity of overnight and day visitors, local Isaac Region Councillor Dale Appleton said it was good for visitors, the environment and the hip pocket.

“The Lake attracts up to 70 campervans plus day visitors so it’s important amenities can meet these demands,” he said.

“We’ve installed a large eco-sustainable septic system and built a bigger facility to cater for higher numbers, disabled access, young families and improve shower facilities.

“The new eco-friendly design is a cost effective solution for maintenance and protects the surrounding environment,” Cr Appleton said.

Tai Chi For Health Regular Wednesday Classes At the Senior Citizen’s Hall Advanced: 9-10am will begin in March Intermediate: 10-11am will begin in March Beginners: 11-12am (as required) All welcome. Gold coin donation For more information please contact: Sue Flynn on 49833472 or 0418 719198

Dr Jan Hanson will be visiting Clermont Hospital on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd March 2015.

Please phone 4983 4000 for appointments and remember to bring your Medicare Card.

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LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

www.isaac.qld.gov.au 1300 ISAACS Cast your vote….for the Biblio-Oscars There are only a few more days left to cast your vote for the winners of the Inaugural Isaac Libraries Biblio-Oscars.

The Biblio-Oscars are part of the Isaac Library’s Library Lovers Month celebrations being held during February.

Join your local library

You can become a library member by filling in our membership form which you can find online (www.isaac.qld.gov.au/libraries) or talk to one of our Library Officers for assistance. Your library card will connect you to thousands of resources found in our eight libraries.

Opening Hours Monday 8.30am to 5pm Tuesday 8.30am to 5pm Wednesday 8.30am to 8pm Thursday 8.30am to 5pm Friday 8.30am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 12pm Sunday Closed

On the Shelf

‘Call to Arms’ for poppy makers April 25, 2015 will mark the Centenary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops – the Anzacs – at Gallipoli during World War One.

Clermont Library has nominated the following authors for Favourite Adult Fiction Author: Belinda Alexandra, Anna Jacobs, James Patterson and Nora Roberts.

Nominations for Favourite Book Title: How to Kill Your Husband (and Other Handy Household Hints) by Kathy Lette; Fill Out This Application and Wait Over There by Ruth Starke; Good as Gone by Douglas Corleone; and No! I don’t Want to Join a Bookclub by Virginia Ironside.

Nominated for Favourite Young Adult Fiction: Suzanne Collins, John Green, John Marsden and Stephanie Meyers.

Genres vying for the title of Favourite Non-Fiction Genre are: Biography, Cookery, Murder and War. Bookings for Children’s Programs

The Australian colonies came together on January 1, 1901 to form the Commonwealth of Australia but many Australians say Australia truly became a country following the landing of the Anzacs at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915.

Events and celebrations will be held across Australia this year to mark the Centenary of the Anzacs.

The Isaac Library Services will commemorate the Centenary of the Anzacs with the making of 500 poppies.

It is believed there were 500 World War One enlistees from the Isaac Region.

The Isaac Regional Library Service will start a regional program using the craft skills of library patrons and other community members of all ages to make 500 poppies for the Isaac Region.

The Clermont Library will be holding poppy making workshops: Wednesdays from 2pm – 3pm and Saturdays from 9.30am – 10.30am Drop-ins will be welcome at any time.

Young children are welcome to join in and create an easier version of a poppy.

The poppies will form part of the Isaac Libraries displays for ANZAC along with the State Library of Queensland (SLQ) Travelling Exhibition –War Time Romances, which will be displayed at every Isaac Library for a month. The poppies will also be used to commemorate Remembrance Day in November.

It is essential to book for all children’s programs to ensure the group is kept to a manageable number and there are enough resources.

Bookings are required for all activities and all children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian, as per the Isaac Regional Library Service – Children and Young Adults Policy. Copies of the policy are available at the Clermont Library.

To make a booking for any of the Children’s Programs sessions, please phone the Clermont Library on 4846 3746 or email Clermont.library@isaac.qld.gov.au Share the Love about Isaac Libraries Isaac Libraries have been celebrating Library Lovers Month during February and all Isaac Libraries have ‘shared the love’ in many ways, from holding morning teas to setting up blind dates with books for patrons.

What do you love about your local Isaac Library? Don’t be

The CLERMONT RAG shy…share what you love about your local Isaac Library by writing your thoughts on a ‘Share the Love’ flyer.

Grab one next time you visit the Clermont Library and share your love for libraries.

Free Ipad and android tablet workshops at Clermont Library The Clermont Library’s free Technology Trendsetter workshops on android tablets and ipads have been very popular and will be held fortnightly – stay tuned for workshop dates.

Bookings for workshops are essential and to make a booking, call the Clermont Library on 4846 3746.

New arrivals Clermont Library continues to receive new books, DVDS and other items on a regular basis.

New arrivals in westerns include: Dry Gulch Revenge by Clay More Fate hands Hank Hawkins the opportunity of achieving his ambition of buying a ranch, and all he has to do to make it happen is to make it easy for a gang to rob the stage in Devil’s Bones Canyon.

Blizzard Justice by Randolph Vincent After frostbite crippled the fingers of his gun-toting hand, Isaac Morgan thought his days of chasing desperadoes were over so settles down to study law in the settlement of Lone Pine. But Morgan’s peace is soon shattered.

Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au or call 1300 ISAACS (1300 47 22 27) to find out more

Comanche Dawn by Jake Shipley Out chasing outlaws Texas Ranger Cal Avery comes across a wrecked stagecoach, and a dead man and woman nearby.

In a gully, under a juniper bush, lies another young woman, thrown clear when the coach went over and who cannot remember anything.

Hood by Jake Douglas When they find him he doesn’t even know his own name – or where he is, or how he got there.

He doesn’t know who shot him in the head and left him in the badlands to die.

Until next time, see you at the Library.

Sue, Laura, Jo and Chloe

Tai Chi for Energy Due to unforeseen circumstances, Tai Chi will recommence its advanced and intermediate classes in March. However, new or interested people are still able to join the beginner class that introduces the steps, movements and benefits of Tai Chi. Classes are held in the Senior Citizens’ Hall every Wednesday morning, in the comforts of an air conditioned premises over these hot weeks.

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SCHOOL NEWS

St Joseph’s School

Clermont State School

Student of the week: Prep B: Tahnee G for your lovely manners and always trying to do her best.

P/1W: Judah C for always having a go and trying his best in all areas of learning.

1S: Aiden E for always trying his best in all areas of learning and during transitions.

2W: Ashleigh S for always taking a leadership roll in our classroom.

3/4M: Annabel A for making impressive progress with your reading and spelling. Keep up the good work.

3/4B: Drew L for working on tasks and being a helpful classmate.

5/6J: Ally S for the thought and effort that you have put into your paragraphing and stories is amazing.

6C: Sam C for always being an active learner.

LOTE: Liam G for a great effort introducing yourself in Japanese.

Max S for the extra effort you have been putting in during LOTE.

Student of the week: Year 1: Miki Beale for the way you consistently work so hard during work on writing.

Year 2: Nayte Fish for your generous and kind spirit in the classroom.

Year 3: Eden Beale for the dedication you showed this week.

Year 4: Banjo Walker for showing initiative and maturity during our class discussions.

Year 5/6: Ellie Howard for always being a helping hand.

Principal: Michael Chan for assisting others during our Technology lesson. It was great to see your computer skills and willingness to help others.

Making Jesus Real Michael Pretorius for showing your genuine appreciation.

Maddison Seawright for the cheery, kind way you greet teachers and students each day.

Isabella Zanatta for saying a lovely good morning each day.

Recyclers of the Month The students of Year 3/4B have the honour of being the first class to receive this award for their classroom recycling. Received on behalf of the class by Stacey A and Cooper S. This award was created by Schools Officer Mrs McLaughlin, and will be awarded each month.

Clermont Community Housing & Other Services Inc

AGENTS for: Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support Emergency Relief Vouchers, Emergency Housing, Low Income Housing Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 12.30pm-2.55pm.

Wednesday: 12.30pm-2pm.

Phone: 4983 3400 2 Lime Street, “Lagoona”

The CLERMONT RAG Health Matters: Protect, Prevent; Live Well

Last week marked the National Healthy Weight week, from 16-20 February. This week is all about cooking nutritious and delicious meals at home. What exactly does this mean?

What is a healthy meal?

How do you know whether tonight’s spaghetti bolognaise is ‘healthy’ or just a health hazard in the making? There are some simple guidelines to follow when you’re cooking, shopping and eating out. In addition, tools like food labels provide important information about a food’s nutritional value, and armed with a little knowledge, it is possible to navigate a menu without blowing your daily kilojoule budget.

Remember that individual nutrient needs can vary significantly from person to person, but as a guide, main meals should each provide around a quarter of your daily needs with the remainder coming from snacks in between.

This means for main meal recipes aiming for around 1500–2500 kilojoules a serve, at least 6 grams of fibre, with no more than 5 grams of saturated fat and less than 500mg of sodium.

From the recipe book To separate the decadent from the deliciously healthy look for recipes that: • Use lean meat or specify trimmed meat, skinless chicken/poultry, fresh fish or fish canned in brine or springwater instead of higher fat cuts of meat or crumbed/battered fish.

• Use reduced fat or low fat ingredients such as • low/reduced fat milk, cheese and yoghurt.

• Use unsaturated fats rather than sources of saturated fat, for example, specify unsaturated margarine instead of butter, use oils such as canola, sunflower, olive, peanut or sesame instead of ingredients such as coconut or palm oil or ghee.

• Use low-fat cooking methods such as grilling, barbecuing on a grill, dry baking or baking with small amounts of healthy oils, steaming, boiling, poaching or roasting on a rack. Microwaving is also a healthy cooking method as is stewing with minimal amounts of added fats.

• Avoid adding salt during cooking or at the table – • including sea and rock salt. Use herbs and spices for flavouring, for example, coriander, pepper, garlic, • ginger, basil, oregano, cumin and parsley.

• Use only small amounts of high salt ingredients such as soy and fish sauce, stock cubes and salted meats like salami and bacon. Avoid large amounts of added sugars, for example, table sugar, honey, fructose and golden syrup. Include plenty of vegetables and legumes if the recipe is for a main meal dish.

• Specify wholegrain ingredients e.g. wholemeal flour, rolled oats, barley, brown rice.

You can also improve the nutritional profile of a recipe by substituting high saturated fat, salt or sugar ingredients with healthier alternatives. For instance sour cream in recipes can be replaced with low fat natural yoghurt instead, light evaporated milk can be used

instead of cream or coconut cream, and fruit purees can add sweetness and moisture to replace some of the fat and sugar used in cakes.

Eating out It’s one of life’s pleasures to take the night off from cooking dinner and eat out or order in, but from a nutritional standpoint, eating out regularly can make it harder to control your kilojoule, fat and salt intake compared to when you prepare meals yourself at home. So here are some tips for eating out: • Choose an entrée sized dish as a main course, or split a main between two people. The same goes for • dessert too.

• Eat your meals slowly, stop eating once you feel satisfied and resist the temptation to finish what’s on the plate just because it’s there.

• Choose lightly dressed side salads or vegetables to help you fill up and manage your kilojoule and saturated fat intake.

• Enjoy alcohol in moderation. Too many drinks can result in overeating, with studies showing people consume more food than usual during and after a drinking session!

• Choose grilled meats, salads, stir fries and dishes that include plenty of vegetables. Minimise your intake of dishes with creamy sauces, coconut based curries, deep-fried foods and foods with a pastry base.

Learning how to make healthier choices when eating out will put you in control of your eating habits and set you on the way to a healthier lifestyle!

To learn more about Healthy Weight week and to get some healthy recipe ideas, head to http://healthier.qld.gov.au/recipes/

And remember…. Protect, Prevent, Live Well

The CLERMONT RAG Children love Baby Bounce, Storytime and Craft and Rhymetime Clermont Library has plenty of room for more adults and children at Baby Bounce and Rhymetime sessions.

Rhymetime is held from 9.30am to 10am every Tuesday for children up to five years old, where they can sing and dance to nursery rhyme songs.

Baby Bounce is held on Thursday from 9.30am to 10am and is aimed at children aged up to two years. Baby Bounce is a chance for parents to interact with their child through movement, music and song.

Storytime and Craft time for the littlies is held at the Clermont Library every Friday from 9.30am to 10.30am and caters for children up to Prep age.

CLERMONT RODEO COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP! The 2015 Clermont Rodeo is planned for Saturday 11 April at the Clermont Showgrounds. After rescheduling three times, to suit different committee members, the Annual General Meeting has not taken place. Unless a number of interested rodeo enthusiasts come forward by the 20th March, to assist with the running of this popular community event, it is possible that there will be NO CLERMONT RODEO IN 2015.

With the introduction of contract stock for rodeos and the services offered by rodeo associations and contractors, there is not as much preparation needed as there once was, but one member cannot do it all by himself. The facility available for this event is possibly the best in the area and it would be most disappointing if the event has to cancel.

Assistance is needed with the following: • Set up panels, tents and other preparation on Friday 10 April • Assistance during the event • Clean-up and dismantle on Sunday 12 April If you wish to ensure a 2015 Clermont Rodeo, please contact: Matt or Lana Doring on 0419 787 183 or doringcontracting@bigpond.com or CR&SS President, Les Flohr on 49 831 701 or les.flohr@bigpond.com

CLERMONT RODEO & SHOW SOCIETY 2015 EVENTS Saturday 21 March – Annual General Meeting 10:30am Heritage Building Saturday 11 April – Clermont Rodeo

CLERMONT & DISTRICT SERVICEMEN’S CLUB Opening hours are 5.30pm to 6.30pm Wednesday and 5.30pm until late on Friday.

Come on down and join us on a Friday night for a quiet drink and chat.

Our AGM will be held on Friday 27 March commencing at 7.30pm. All members welcome to attend.

Friday 15 May – Cattlemen’s Challenge Field Day 9:00am ‘Paringa Feedlot’ Saturday 16 May – Clermont Showgirl Judging and High Tea Monday 25 May – Wednesday 27 May – Clermont Show Thursday 11 June – Sunday 14 June – Clermont Gold Cup Campdraft Saturday 20 June – CHASS Showgirl & Rural Ambassador Judging and Dinner – Heritage Building Please mark these dates on your calendar. We look forward to your support at some of these events in 2015.

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Date Claimers MARCH 4 Clermont Cattle Sale 6 World Day of Prayer - St Mary’s Church 9.30am 18 Clermont Cattle Sale 18 Clermont Community & Business Group AGM 19 Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge 21 Clean Up Australia Day/Reef out the Rubbish 28 Paint & Sip night, Scout Hall APRIL 10-19 11 15 15 25 30

National Youth Week Clermont Rodeo Clermont Cattle Sale Clermont Community & Business Group meeting Anzac Day Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge

MAY 1 Tourism Awards dinner 1-3 Blair Athol Bush Sports 70 years 13 Clermont Cattle Sale 13 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting 15 Cattlemen’s Challenge Field Day - Paringa feedlot 16 Clermont Showgirl judging and High Tea 21 Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge 26 Clermont Show Sale 25-27 Clermont Show JUNE 7 Mistake Creek State School fun run 11 Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge 11-14 Clermont Gold Cup Campdraft 17 Clermont Cattle Sale 17 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting 18 Clermont Patchworkers Annual Cent Sale 20 CHASS Showgirl & Rural Ambassador judging and dinner

JULY 22 Clermont Cattle Sale 22 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting 23 Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge 31 Hopgood Charolais Bull Sale AUGUST 19 Clermont Cattle Sale 19 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting SEPTEMBER 5 Anglican Church Spring Time afternoon tea and

Cent Sale 8 Kilcummin/Twin Hills Roundtable 16 Clermont Cattle Sale 16 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting 22 Clermont Bull Sale OCTOBER 8 Burenda Angus/Brangus Bull Sale 14 Clermont Cattle Sale 14 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting 28 Clermont Beef Expo and Billa Park

Simmental Bull Sale NOVEMBER 6 St Mary’s Christmas Fair 10 Mistake Creek Roundtable 18 Clermont Cattle Sale 18 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting 20-22 Art Exhibition Clermont Civic Centre Supper Room

DECEMBER 9 Clermont Cattle Sale

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Have you ever thought you’d love to learn how to dance and do what you’ve seen on TV? Now’s your chance! Or have you gotten a bit rusty with your dance steps? Shake it off and renew your love of dance with us at Clermont Sports Centre.

Ballroom & Latin Dance Group lessons packages 4 pack = non members $55.00 ($5.00 saving), members $35.00 ($5.00 saving) 8 pack = non members $110.00 ($10.00 saving), members $70.00 ($10.00 saving) 12 pack = non members $165.00 ($15.00 saving), members $105.00 ($15.00 saving)

Partners welcome but not required

Classes and private lessons available starting Thursday 26th February through to March 20th Instructor—Isabel O’Donnell (pictured above) Venue: Clermont Sports Centre 7 Jupiter Street Times: Thursday’s starting 26th Feb 9.30am Adults (1 hour) 4.00pm Kids 7- to 13 years (45mins) Tuesday’s starting 3rd March 7.00pm (1 1/2 hour sessions) Friday’s starting 27th Feb 6.30pm (1 hour ) Members $10, Casuals $15 call 4983 1422 to book.

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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

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Religious Notices New Creation Fellowship Clermont ‘Come As You Are’ Service time 10am Sundays Scout Hall, Daintree Street PS Trevor & Roxanne Cole 4983 3980 Sonrise Central Queensland Join Us! Sunday Service 9am Horse Riding Wed 3.30pm Kids Club Friday 4pm-5.30pm CLAW Youth Friday 7pm-9pm 58 Capella Street, Clermont We are an ACC (AOG) Church.

Everyone welcome.

Phone: Ps Allan Kelly 0417 095 918 Ps Renita Kelly 0408 063 123 Ps Judy Anne Dalrymple 0413 761 778 Masses/Liturgies St Mary’s Church March Sunday 1 8am Saturday 7 6pm Saturday 14 6pm Sunday 22 8am Saturday 28 6pm April Sunday 5 Easter Sunday 7am Saturday 11 6pm Saturday 18 6pm Sunday 26 8am Anglican Church Service - All Saints’ Clermont Morning Prayer Sundays 9am Wednesdays 9:30 am Eucharist 4th Saturday of month Fr. Honorio 6pm For Hire of Anglican Church Hall call 4983 1435

Uniting Church

Cnr Capella and Box Streets Sunday worship 8am gregoryuniting. org.au PHONE: 4983 3445

Meetings 2015 Clermont Pensioners League meet every 2nd Monday of the month at the Senior Citizens Hall at 2pm.

Clermont Pottery Club meets every Monday night from 7.30pm. Enquiries phone Debbie Watson on 4983 2761.

Clermont Senior Citizens Association hold their meeting on the 4th Thursday after activities at 11am.

Country Women’s Association meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 11am at the QCWA Hall, Sirius Street. Meeting is followed by light lunch.

Clermont Meals On Wheels meetings are held every alternate month on the 2nd Monday at 2pm at Monash Lodge. New members would be very welcome.

Clermont Camera Social Club will be meeting monthly. For details phone Karen 0409 831 615, Sally 0437 835 223 or Jo 0433 328 008. Search for us on Facebook.

Clermont Community Housing & Other Services Inc meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 4pm at ‘Lagoona’, 2 Lime Street.

The Peak Downs Masonic Lodge No. 32 (Clermont) meets on the 4th Saturday each month, 7.30pm at the Clermont Masonic Hall Cnr Lime Street and Karmoo Street.

Clermont Community and Business Group (CCBG) monthly meetings held 5.30pm, Shop 3, 42 Daintree Street. Meetings consistent with Clermont Cattle Sale dates.

SSAA meetings held at the Range on 3rd Sunday of the month at 12 midday.

Clermont SHS P&C meetings are held on 3rd Monday of each month starting at 6.30pm in Admin Building.

Monash Lodge Inc meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4pm at Monash Lodge.

Clermont Social Motorbike Tour es are holding a meeting at the Commercial Hotel on Friday March 6 for all motorbike road bikes at 6.30pm.

Clermont Rodeo will be holding their AGM on Saturday March 21 at 10.30am at the Heritage Building at Clermont Showgrounds. All interested are invited to attend.

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SPORTS NEWS

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Saturday Clermont Sports Centre THUMP L2-L3 45 mins 8.30am

General Session Timetable February 23 to March 31 Jupiter Street Clermont 07 4983 1422 All classes included in gym membership or $15 for casual passes Bert’s Place Kids Club– Childcare daily hours. 0-5yrs. Tuesday to Friday.

Bookings essential.

Monday Revolution express 30 mins 9.30am Pilates Level 1 matwork 11am Beach volleyball 6.30pm Yoga beginners 6.30pm TRX 7.30pm Tuesday Ladies volleyball 9.15am/10.15am Rip 1 hour 5.45pm Revolution express 30 mins 6.30pm Ballroom/Latin dance 1½hrs 7pm fees apply Wednesday Revolution 9.30am Pregnancy Pilates 11.15am Pilates level 1 mat work 5.15pm THUMP beginners 6pm Revolution spin 1 hour 7pm Thursday Ballroom/Latin Dance 9.30am fees apply Kids Ballroom/Latin dance 4pm 45 mins Junior mixed indoor volleyball 8-14 years 5.30pm Mixed Indoor volleyball 6.30pm and 7.30pm Friday Revolution express 9.15am Yoga 10am Yoga over 55’s 11am TRX mixed skill level class 5.45pm Ballroom/Latin dance 6.30pm 1 hour

TRX 9.15am Rip 10.30am 1 hours Power Yoga 10.30am Sunday Yoga 10.30am Pregnancy Pilates 5.30pm Revolution 6.30pm CLASS DESCRIPTIONS TRX Suspension Training Every Suspension training exercise builds true functional strength and improves flexibility, balance and core stability all at once, as is required on the playing fields of sport and in life. Intermediate sessions are higher intensity workouts as basics should be well ingrained in participants.

Intermediate Monday, Friday and Saturdays.

Rip Group Rx A high intensity strength conditioning class using barbell and light weights. 1 hour in duration. Bring towel and water bottle! $15.00 casual/free for members.

Rip Express is a 45min major muscle group workout.

THUMP boxing for fitness 1 hour free for members. Beginners L1 run Wednesday nights 6pm. A pair of inners to be worn under gloves can be purchased for $5.00 before class. L2 and L3 bookings only! Boxing equipment provided for both classes. $15 per class, free for gym members.

Beach Volleyball Fixture Season 1 draws 6pm and 7pm. February to June.

Junior Mixed Indoor Volleyball 8 to 14 years. Nominations now open. $6.00 per week and $15.00 registration fee. Thursday afternoons 5.30pm.

Indoor Volleyball Fixtures Season 1 draw runs Thursday nights throughout Term 1 and 2 start time 6.30pm and 7.30pm timeslots . Mixed teams.

Tuesday Ladies Volleyball Fixtures Season 1 draw runs Tuesday mornings throughout Term 1 and 2 start time 9.15am and 10.15am.

Yoga A class for everyone! For ages 5 and up to 90 or more. You will learn breathing exercises and positions that can help improve arthritic symptoms, insomnia, blood pressure, mood and aid with relaxation and flexibility.

There are many benefits of Yoga, this class is suitable for pregnant women, screening will be conducted prior to participation. BOOKINGS FOR YOGA ARE ESSENTIAL. $15 for casuals $6.00 for children up to 14 years. Power Yoga is not suitable for children under 10 years of age.

Tight Arse Tuesdays $7.00 gym passes and squash. Don’t get offended get active!

Pregnancy Pilates A low impact pilates class which focuses on pelvic floor, posture, general strength and well being for pregnant ladies who have been cleared to exercise during their pregnancy. Bookings essential.

Pilates Level 1 matwork 45 mins learn the fundamentals of Pilates in a low impact class for good posture, strength for pelvic floor, core and general toning. Mats required.

SPIN/Revolution New equipment, great music and a fantastic calorie burning hour of indoor cycling. You’ll learn correct technique for improved performance and have fun cycling. Bookings essential. Revolution Express is a half hour session being added to the program in November all indoor cycling classes are moderate to high intensity classes.

Introduction to Ballroom & Latin dance classes Fees apply for all participants. $10 for members, $15 for casuals. Multi class passes are available for a discounted

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SPORTS NEWS

www.isaac.qld.gov.au 1300 ISAACS rate. Classes run Feb to late March.

Private lessons are available upon request.

Childcare now available—Bert’s Place Kids Club operates Tue-Fri. Bookings are essential. 0-5years of age. School age kids welcome during school holidays.

7 Jupiter St Clermont 07 4983 1422 admin@clermontsportscentre.com www.clermontsportscentre.com Don’t forget to like our Facebook page for class changes and updates.

Clermont Branch Inc

Wanting to become a member? Contact Frances on 4983 1478.

We shoot on the 2nd and 3rd Sunday of every month. Arrive at range at 9.30am and commence shooting at 10am. Anyone who is interested in shooting rifles or pistols are welcome to attend.

The club will be holding a firearm’s safety course at the range on Sunday 8 March, commencing at 8am. To register for this course please give Christine a call on 0429 833 052.

Vets Golf

Twelve vets played an Ambrose dfp and the winners were Ned McFarlane and Lyn Ilott, with rundowns to Doug Lawrence and Beryl Maguire.

Vets will continue with morning golf until the weather is cooler. Be there by 9am for 9.30 am hit off.

Clermont Bowls Club

For information, membership and bookings please call Corey on 0448 471 654.

Clermont Clay Target Club

Monthly shoot 4th Sunday of each month. 9.30am start and practice is held on most Tuesdays after 5pm.

Contact Wayne Johnson on 0149 698 228 or clermontclaytargetclub@gmail.com

Madabout Fitness

Monthly Timetable February 41 James Road, Clermont Madonna 0448 007 263 All classes and open gym are $12.50 Monday 9.45am Gut and Butt Blast 4.30pm – 5.30pm WOD 5.45pm Gut and Butt Blast Tuesday 4.30pm – 5.30pm WOD 6pm Aqua Fit 6pm – 9pm Open Gym Wednesday 9.45am Lets Lift 4.30pm– 5.30pm WOD 5.45pm Lets Lift Thursday 5.45pm H.I.I.T. 6pm – 9pm Open Gym Friday 6.30am THUMP Boxing 5.30pm – 9pm Open Gym Saturday 6.30am – 9pm Open Gym Sunday 6.30am – 7.30pm Open Gym Open gym is only available to Madabout Fitness clientele.

Class Description Gut and Butt blast is a target class that focuses on strengthening and toning the nine core divisions of the abdominal plane.

While simultaneously blasting the three muscles of the buttocks, hamstrings and quadriceps. This will increase fat metabolism at rest and help slim and tone those problematic areas.

Although not targeted, general whole body conditioning applies and while challenging, is more than suitable for any fitness level.

Workout Of the Day (WOD) This is a board based program, working along the principles of H.I.I.T where you are able to come in and complete the workout in your own time.

What is H.I.I.T? High-intensity interval training is a training technique, which commands full effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise followed by active recovery

periods. This form of exercise uses power and cardio, keeping the heart rate high and metabolizing fat at the same time.

Open Gym This is your opportunity to use the Gym facilities, there will be a basic weights program and WOD on offer for your utilisation, or you could just be creative and do your own training.

Lets Lift This program has been designed to target the eight large muscle groups in a 45 minute whole body workout. This is achieved through the use of barbell and Dumbbell weights. This class is suitable for every fitness level.

Mad GRIT This is a 30min program incorporating core, strength and cardio based exercise, ideal for total fitness development.

THUMP Boxing Is a moderate to high intensity cardio boxing class. This class is specifically effective in defining the body’s musculature, while improving balance, flexibility, and co-ordination. The cardio component uses the body’s energy systems and improves your ability to use oxygen, helping you to work harder for longer and burn fat in the process.

Clermont Tigers Football Club (Soccer) Sign on and sausage sizzle

Who: All kids aged 3 – High School When: Friday 27 and Saturday 28 February

3.30pm-5pm Friday and 10am12am Saturday Where: bottom Sportsfield, Rubyvale road Parking in BA Hall access, next entrance after the pool.

Come down on either of these days to express your interest and to pick up a ‘how to register’ guide. As all registration will be done online, numbers are required in order to electronically set up appropriate teams. Please come and see us to get involved, or contact the Secretary (see below) to express your interest and get a ‘how to register’ form emailed to you.

The CLERMONT RAG Our AGM will be held on Tuesday March 10 at 5pm at the St Joseph’s undercover area. Excitingly, nominations for key positions in the new committee have already been submitted, but we would still love for people to attend the AGM to hear about the plans for the season, and to find out how else they can contribute to our club.

Clermont Rifle Association Inc

For Further information or to contact the Club: • Check out our FaceBook page ‘Clermont Tigers Junior Football Club’ ‘Like’ us for up-to-date messages or post your queries.

• Email clermonttigers@gmail.com • Phone Secretary Jackie Martin 0409947324 or email jandjmartin@bigpond.com

Clermont Dolphins Swimming Club raffle drawn on February 20.

Contact Jan Thornhill on 0408 980 939 or Noel [Bear] Byrne on 0419 791 751 or email clermontrifle@yahoo.com.au

Raffle results

1st $70 meat tray Brett Watson 2nd prize $50 seafood tray Jim Crichton 3rd price 6 pack Belinda Bettridge 4th prize 6 pack Shirley Wienert

CWA Hall Hire The hall in Sirius Street is available for hire at very reasonable rates. $20 for each morning, afternoon or evening session. $60 for whole day and evening. $15 extra for use of kitchen Fully air-conditioned.

Contact Dawn on 4983 1270 to book your next function or meeting.

Come along and see who’s kicking around the oval in the black and yellow jerseys! Clermont Tigers: Hear us Roar!

Clermont Tennis Club

Contact Sandra Strohfeldt 4983 1435 or Robert Holmes 0448 831 694.

Clermont Golf

Winners of the Mixed Ambrose Championship on Saturday were Erin Marteene, Wade Marteene and Ross Faint. Runners up were Sandy Rieck, Bruce Rieck and Jammon Halverson.

Open pin shots to Cath Allwood and Bruce Rieck, approach shots to Beryl’s team and Bruce’s team.

Results of Ambrose Championships on Sunday as follows: A grade George Olzard and Jamie Beale. Runners up Bruce Rieck and Steve Maguire.

B Grade Jammon Halverson and Troy Fraser. Runners up Richard Beale and Mick Lestone.

C Grade Ned McFarlane and Doug Lawrence. Runners up Bill Moller and Tony Henn.

Open pin shot to Steve Maguire and approach shots to Steve Maguire, Troy Fraser, Ned McFarlane, Ian McCracken and Mick Lestone.

Ladies Ambrose Championship was won by Sandy Rieck and Beryl Maguire.

Runners up were Lyn Ilott and Shirley Harvey. Open pin shot to Sharon Gowing and approach shot to Sandy Rieck and Beryl Maguire.

Next Sunday a Stableford competition and 8 March 2nd Club Medal.

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