Clermont Rag 27 March 2020

CLERMONT RAG

FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2020

Keeping Your distance.

Help stop the spread of coronavirus by keeping your distance.

Remember, don’t shake hands or exchange physical greetings.

Wherever possible stay 1.5 metres apart and practise good hand hygiene, especially after being in public places.

Together we can help stop the spread and stay healthy.

Advice regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) will change regularly. Keep up to date.

Visit health.gov.au

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CLERMONT COMMUNITY AND COVID-19 - CORONAVIRUS Contributed by the Clermont 4 Doctors Committee With the very real threat that the Covid-19 Pandemic will impact our community, ‘Clermont for Doctors’ (C4D) committee decided it was important to gather our medical professionals and front line services to meet and discuss the unique needs of the Clermont district and how best to respond to this crisis.

On Tuesday 17 March, representatives from Clermont Doctors Surgery, Clermont Country Practice, Qld Ambulance Service, Qld Fire and Emergency Service, Qld Police Service, Isaac Regional Council and Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG), Clermont Pharmacy, Clermont Community Health Action Group, C4D and Clermont Community Business Group met to discuss the unique challenges we may face as a rural community, and together, plan solutions to keep our community safe. Although unable to be present at the meeting, Qld Health, through the Clermont Hospital and Clermont Multi-Purpose Health Service, contributed an up-to-date report on the protocols currently adopted at the hospital with special concerns for MontCler residents, who are some of the most vulnerable in our community.

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Qld Health at the Clermont MPHS has implemented strict updated procedures regarding hygiene/ cleaning/food preparation/social distancing to help prevent and slow the spread.

Within the facility, information sessions are held twice daily including Qld Ambulance Service and Isaac Region Local Disaster Management group ( LDMG).

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There is only one entrance into the hospital via Emergency.

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Anyone entering the hospital must be screened to determine if they have been exposed to, or have symptoms of the virus. Not everyone experiencing symptoms is eligible for testing for Covid 19.

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Ring 1300 Health or 1300 432584

For UP-TO-DATE RELIABLE information on the Corona-virus

Contact Clermont MPHS on 4983 4000 to

speak with the Nurse Unit Manager – Garth Brewster-Webb

Visit Qld Health website: www.health.qld.gov.au/corona-virus

Coronavirus hotline 1800 020 080 •

If experiencing symptoms contact your local GP surgery or ring 000.

Home and Community Care services (HACC): Are continuing their current services but with modifications re: personal safety equipment, social distancing to ensure staff and clients are safe. Daily welfare checks via phone for those with symptoms.

Same protocols as at the hospital. Before entering the home, clients must be asked the same questionnaire as at the hospital to establish if they have symptoms or have been in contact with anyone who has, to keep HACC staff safe and also minimise risk of spreading virus to other clients.

Qld Ambulance Service, Qld Fire & Emergency Services, Queensland Police Service: Are all fully staffed at present and currently unaffected by virus.

Some modifications to procedures have been necessary as per Qld Health directives to ensure safety of workforce and clients/patients.

All non-essential services and training have been cancelled until further notice.

Receiving daily updates from Queensland Health.

Isaac Regional Council, (also Isaac Local Disaster Management Group): Currently working with individual districts to tailor response and management to each community.

Take their lead from Qld Health and have daily meetings with Qld Health to keep up-to-date.

Will assist with education, information and updates re: Clermont Rag, Noticeboards and Social Media.

Are ready to act if the situation changes. Currently on a watching brief.

Clermont Doctors Surgery: There is an isolation procedure at the practice with a designated isolation room/fever clinic.

When phoning for an appointment you will be asked a series of questions to see if you need to be isolated from the rest of the patients in the surgery.

Tele-health appointments are available; only one locum doctor on duty until early April.

Dr Dylan Ferley will be back in the practice from early April fulltime for three months. He will also be credentialed with Qld Health to work in the hospital as well as at the surgery.

No supply issues at this stage in preparation for the usual ‘flu season’. A list of people wanting the regular flu vaccine is being compiled.

Clermont Country Practice:

close the season, to slow the spread and minimise risk to our community and a drain on our resources.

Tele-health appointments are available.

Both Dr Sarah and Dr Krishna, at the request of Qld Health have agreed to credential so they can assist at the Clermont Hospital in the event of a doctor shortage.

Working with patients to develop a plan in the event they need to self-isolate.

Both Doctors’ surgeries are now operating with their own pandemic plans, following Qld Health guidelines.

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Concern was expressed about the capacity of the hospital and medical services to manage an outbreak in our community. Isaac Regional Council and Local Disaster Management group will continue to liaise with Qld Health daily.

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Importance for families to have an action plan as to how they will cope with patients who are selfisolating at home? Difficulty getting medical supplies, groceries etc. It was considered there will be a need or opportunity to establish a ‘home delivery service’. An information brochure regarding essential services being offered by existing local businesses in the community is being compiled. This will be mail dropped as soon as possible.

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Flu vaccinations are not yet available this season.

Advice is flu shots will be available for the most vulnerable in early April.

HELP SLOW THE SPREAD, PHONE AHEAD. Clermont Pharmacy: Grant reported business as usual – with modifications to practice to ensure safety of staff and customers.

Stock is in supply at wholesalers. Some stock shortages can be overcome working with the hospital supply.

Priority will be given to people meeting criteria: any one suffering a chronic health condition, chest

infections and >70 years. Contact surgeries as

waiting lists are currently operating.

As a ‘one pharmacy town’ Clermont Pharmacy is guaranteed supply.

Anyone with flu-like symptoms please phone ahead.

Doctors will email scripts for anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms so medication and purchases can be delivered to them while they are in their car, or picked up by a third party.

CONCERNS RAISED THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED •

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Concern was raised over the impact that the usual influx of ‘grey nomads’ may have on our already stretched health and medical services.

Clermont Community Business Group representatives are currently working with the appropriate authorities to look at delaying the start or

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Isaac Regional Council has already responded to the Federal Government’s guidelines for social distancing and some upcoming events in the region have been either postponed or cancelled.

Reliable information and fact sheets can be sourced from the following websites: North Qld Public Health Network link to info www.nqphn.com.au Qld Health - www.health.qld.gov.au World Health Organisation - www.who.int Hand Hygiene Australia link - www.hha.org.au Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care - www.safetyandquality.gov.au

QUEENSLAND READY READING Would you like to gain some more knowledge and skills about how to support your child’s reading? Reading is a powerful tool to help children grow their vocabulary, language skills and imagination. It helps them to develop life-long skills that will support their future growth and learning.

The Ready Reading program invites parents and community members to make a difference in their local community by volunteering in schools to support children’s reading and foster a love of reading.

After completion of this course you will obtain a certificate that states you have completed the Ready Reading course and can volunteer in any school in Queensland.

There is no cost for this training, all support materials will be provided by the school.

Details of Training: Date: Thursday 2, April, 2020 Time: 9.00am – 1.00pm (includes a light morning tea) Location: Clermont State School Library Register by: Contacting Clermont State School Office or emailing Katie Battle at kbatt54@eq.edu.au

SCHOOL NEWS

ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL

STUDENT OF THE WEEK Prep: Alana Salmond for your hard-working attitude you display towards all learning tasks. You are always focused and eager to participate in activities set a wonderful example for those around you.

Year 1: Holly Taylor for the hard work and dedication you have been showing. Your confidence is continuing to grow and your participation in class has been amazing.

Year 2: Olly Jenings for the way you try your hardest to work quietly and independently on all tasks. You set an example for other students.

Year 3: Cooper Kenny for your great enthusiasm in completing classroom activities. You try your hardest through every aspect of your learning.

Year 4: Imogen Appleton for amazing effort you put into literacy activities each day. You complete all activities and work well in both group and independent tasks.

Year 5: Karli Nitschke for the confidence you show in all learning areas. Your contribution to class discussions have been thoughtful and informative.

Year 6: Dustin Lonergan for your hard work and determination. You worked hard, stayed focused and completed your work to the best of your ability.

CLERMONT MEALS ON WHEELS Contributed by the Clermont Meals on Wheels Committee Clermont Meals on Wheels was incorporated on 27 June, 1988 and is a not-for-profit organisation.

It is a vital part of our community and has been delivering meals since that time. Over the years many changes have been made.

At present we have fifty delivery volunteers and we are very grateful to have them.

Meals are prepared at our local hospital by the kitchens staff five days a week. Frozen meals are available on weekends if you require meals seven days a week.

These meals are delivered by our band of local volunteers to approximately 18 clients. These numbers vary from week to week depending on daily needs of our clients.

For some of our clients this in the only daily contact that they have with others.

No doctors referral is required if you wish to receive meals. A telephone call to one of our committee members by your self or the community nurse is all that is required.

There is no specific age group that can receive these meals. If you have been unwell, recently released from hospital or have had an accident and can’t cook for yourself then we are only to pleased to assist.

Each daily meal consists of soup, hot main meal and dessert. Juice is also available on Mondays with your daily delivery. All meals are required to be placed in approved packaging and then placed in individual eskies for delivery, for which our Association pays for.

Cost of these meals is $9.00 per meal and monthly accounts are issued to each client. Our Association is charged by Mackay District Health Service for each meal that leaves the hospital. We do not receive any government funding for these services.

As we know, nothing is free these days and at present the Meals on Wheels car travels approximately 125 kilometres per week. Our Association owns this vehicle and we have the cost of the upkeep of fuel, tyres, registration, insurance and regular servicing of the vehicle.

If you come across a fundraiser around town being held on behalf of Meals on Wheels please take the time to support us and your local community.

If you require our assistance during the corona virus phase we are entering, then please do not hesitate to contact any on the following: Chris Robertson on 0429 490 102, Marg Daniels on 0437 835 272 or Barb Lambert on 0467 280 493.

POSTPONEMENT OF THE 2020 CLERMONT SHOW Contributed by the Clermont Show Committee The Clermont Show Committee have had to make the difficult decision to postpone the 2020 Clermont Show that was to be held on the 25, 26 and 27 May, due to the current recommendations from the Australian Government.

At this point in time, the Show Committee will still be going ahead with the Cattlemen’s Challenge, Giant Pumpkin and Big Tomato competitions.

an unfair pressure to our already stretched hospital, doctors and nurses.

We are also aware of what impact a potential COVID-19 case could mean to our aged care facility and elderly community and we don’t want to risk potentially jeopardising our community.

To our committee, the health of our community is of paramount importance.

These competitions commenced prior to this decision being made however judging will take place privately and therefore, won’t breach the current public health restrictions imposed by the Government and should not compromise community safety.

We have also considered our committee, volunteers, competitors and exhibitors. These people work tirelessly for months in the lead up to the Show and are the back bone to our event. Without them, our Show is impossible to stage.

The Beef Cattle section is yet to be decided as there are a number of considerations still to be determined.

Once this decision has been made, we will make the announcement.

A huge shout out to our amazing Sponsors. Those who have backed us through the hard times and have supported us in so many ways. Now it is our turn to back them and support them through, what will be, a challenging time. We hope that you will support us by supporting them.

The decision to postpone the Show has not been made lightly as we understand the importance of our event to the local community and businesses. However, the Committee feel that it is in our community’s best interest to not move ahead with the planning.

The Show sees a large number of additional people travel into the community and we feel that this will add

We hope all our patrons stay safe and healthy through these challenging times and we look forward to seeing everyone for our next Clermont Show.

If you have any concerns, please email us at admin@clermontshow.com.au.

PUBLIC NOTICE CLERMONT WASTEWATER SEWER MAINS RELINING Clermont residents are advised Council will be undertaking repairs to the sewer mains within the township, as part of Isaac Regional Council’s commitment to improve wastewater removal service quality and delivery.

Only some residences will be affected, as such prior to entry a formal notice will be issued by a Council liaison officer 2 days prior to the works taking place.

WHEN IS IT HAPPENING?

WHAT ARE WE DOING?

To minimise disruption to households these works will be undertaken:

Council has engaged contractors Relining Solutions to undertake mains flushing/cleaning and relining works.

25 March 2020 to 27 May 2020

The contractors Relining Solutions teams will require entry to some residences yards to conduct these works.

Between 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday Works in open spaces and public areas may be conducted over the weekends.

COUNCIL LIBRARIES REMAIN OPEN - SUSPENSION TO PROGRAMS CURRENTLY PROVIDED Isaac Regional Council would like to advise a suspension until further notice of scheduled children’s programming at libraries across the region.

This includes weekly programming sessions such as Baby Bounce, Story Time, Rhyme Time, Play Time and Crafts, in addition to early learning community outreach programming, such as First 5 Forever Pop Ups @ The Park.

Libraries across the Isaac region will remain open to all members of our public and all ages.

This is a precautionary measure for the health and wellbeing of our youngest residents and their care providers.

Council would like to apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and thank the community for their understanding at this time. continued over

PUBLIC NOTICE CLERMONT POOL SERVICE INTERRUPTION Council is closely monitoring the current COVID-19 pandemic and implementing responses in accordance with Federal and State Government guidelines. It is the intent of Council to take reasonable precaution in a reasonable manner to ensure that the potential and actual risks relating to the transmission of the COVID-19 virus are managed effectively, efficiently and transparently.

It has been determined that general operations of the Clermont Swimming Pool present sufficient risk to

participants to impose an indefinite suspension taking effect at the close of business on Tuesday 24 March 2020.

Council recognises that these steps are unfortunate and may cause some level of inconvenience, however, the decision to suspend these events indefinitely has not been taken lightly and is implemented in accordance with current Federal and State Guidelines and in the interests of the health and well-being of our residents.

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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Borrow eBooks & audiobooks

Browse | Search | Discover your next great read on the OverDrive mobile app or on your computer

free from our library

Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/e-resources or your Isaac library

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ON THE SHELF

BOOKINGS Bookings are essential for all library programs and events.

TUNE INTO FREEGAL MUSIC

Please call Clermont Library on 4846 3746.

Freegal Music is a free music service offering access to about 15 million songs and over 40,000 music videos.

Please note: Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times when visiting the library, including during organised programs.

The Clermont Library runs weekly children sessions.

They are a great way to connect with other parents who have young children.

Isaac Libraries now offer Freegal Music to patrons.

Patrons can access Freegal Music through the Libraries, Arts and Cultural Services link on the Isaac Regional Council website or download the Freegal app on to a device.

You will need your library membership number and Libero password to access Freegal.

You can stream three hours of free music each day and download three titles to keep per week.

STORY TIME AND CRAFT

NEW ARRIVALS

(0-5 years)

Two Sisters by Josephine Cox

This is held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 10.30am.

The Drover’s Wife by Leah Purcell

Bright, vibrant picture book tales come alive when read by library staff along with a simple craft activity which helps enhance fine motor skill development.

The Burial Circle by Kate Ellis

The Museum of Desire by Jonathan Kellerman The Last Drop of Blood by Graham Masterton

NEED TO RENEW BOOKS - DON’T PANIC

MOVIES ONLINE WITH KANOPY

If you have library items that are near the due date or are overdue but are unwell with flu-like symptoms and can’t get to the library to return the items, please don’t panic.

Kanopy can bring the cinema to you in the comfort of your lounge.

You can renew the items online or phone the Clermont Library on 4846 3746 and ask for your items to be renewed.

Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video platform for public libraries that offers viewers a large collection of award-winning films and documentaries.

There are collections on Australian films, popular films, foreign films, documentaries.

E-RESOURCES

Kanopy for Kids has many popular children’s TV shows and films.

An Isaac Libraries membership allows you to borrow out not just books, DVDs and audiobooks on CD, but also e-books and digital audiobooks.

To access Kanopy, you will need to download the Kanopy app on your device and be an Isaac Libraries member to create an account.

Library membership also gives you access to e-resources, digital magazines, movies and music online.

You will then be able to download 10 films/ documentaries a month but each download has a time limit for viewing.

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GERMS 2 COVER your COUGH

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If you’re concerned, visit your GP or call 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

STAY HOME if you’re sick

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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Apply enough soap to cover all hand surfaces.

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Rub hands palm to palm with fingers interlaced.

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Rub back of hand using the palm of the other 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.

CVS Client Corona Virus Policy 24/3/2020 Version 2 At the Clermont Veterinary Surgery, we are taking the COVID-19 threat very seriously and are doing all we can to minimise the risk of infection to our staff, our clients and the community. The Clermont Veterinary Surgery provides an essential service to the community and rural sector and will continue to provide normal full veterinary services as long as possible.

The measures we are implementing effective immediately include: Dr Brendan is working remotely from the clinic basing himself at home so he can minimise his social contact and risk of infection, and still service our valuable property clients. Amanda our practice manager will be working from home. Our equine vets will not be seeing clients face-to-face. Instead horses can be dropped off for them to examine at the clinic and the equine vets will consult by telephone with the owner before and then after with a treatment plan.

Amanda, Brendan, Max and Caroline can still be contacted through the clinic on (07)49831172.

Our phones have been playing up a little, so if you can’t get through please ring the after hours phone on 0438 718 802. Our monthly runs to Middlemount and Alpha will be suspended until further notice.

Our surgery will remain open however, in addition to the extra containment plans put in place we will be implementing the following directives: 1. Only 1 person will be admitted to consultation rooms during your visit. Please do not bring children or other family members to your appointment. This is to ensure appropriate social distancing and reduce inadvertent contamination by close contact.

2. No visits for hospitalised patients – we can keep you up to date with photos and videos.

3. Please wait in your car with your animal until we are ready for your appointment. Appointments are necessary to help us run efficiently - you are welcome to drop off your animal for treatment if we can’t find a good time for you. Your animals will be treated and we will fit everyone in.

4. Please ring and order all medication and food before your visit. We can bring it out to the car for you or drop it to your house. We accept credit card payment over the phone.

5. Where applicable consultations may be carried out in the car such as Routine weekly injections.

Please do not come into the clinic if you are unwell, or if you require a property visit, give us plenty of warning you are unwell so we can take appropriate action.

Housekeeping: Regular cleansing with virucidal disinfectant of all common contact areas (door handles, toilets) is carried out at least three times daily. We ask you to please observe personal hygiene for coughs, sneezes etc. There is hand sanitizer at the front counter for your use.

Thank you to our wonderful clients for your patience and understanding at this challenging time.

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From humble beginnings to the hub for seasoned book lovers, Isaac Libraries’ members have access to special electronic resources.

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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.

MONASH LODGE INC A meeting will be held on Wednesday, 8 April at 4pm in the Meeting Room at the Clermont Hospital.

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.

DATE CLAIMERS 2020 APRIL

SEPTEMBER

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Rose Harris Park Markets

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Rose Harris Park Markets

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Clermont Cattle Sale

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Clermont Cattle Sale

21

Moongool Charolais Bull Sale

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Clermont Beef Brahman Bull Sale

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Glenlands D’Master Bull Sale

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Marellan Shorthorn Bull Sale

MAY 26

Clermont Show Cattle Sale

JUNE 06

Rose Harris Park Markets

11 Clermont Patchwork & Quilters Cent Sale 11-14 Clermont Gold Cup Campdraft 16

Clermont Cattle Sale

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Clermont Bears home game

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Senior Citizens Mini Cent Sale

JULY 04

Rose Harris Park Markets

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Clermont Cattle Sale

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Clermont Bears home game

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Clermont Race Club - race day

OCTOBER 03

Rose Harris Park Markets

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Burenda Angus & Brangus Bull Sale

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Clermont Cattle Sale

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Senior Citizens Mini Cent Sale

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Beef Expo

NOVEMBER 07

Rose Harris Park Markets

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Clermont Cattle Sale

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Clermont Race Club - race day

AUGUST

26 Bendemeer Braford and Composite Bull Sale

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Rose Harris Park Markets

DECEMBER

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Clermont Bears home game

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Rose Harris Park Markets

08

Clermont Bears home game

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Clermont Cattle Sale

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Clermont Cattle Sale

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Cantaur Park D’Master Bull Sale

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Senior Citizens Mini Cent Sale

SPORTS NEWS SSAA CLERMONT BRANCH We 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 are welcome to attend.

You can also find us on Facebook @SSAA Clermont Branch Inc.

GOLF NEWS Last Sunday a stableford was played sponsored by the golf club.

There was a good roll up of players.

Advice at this stage states that we should be back on the training paddock in May, and the competition should commence in June.

This is the latest information we have.

As we get updates, we will continue to keep the community and our supporters informed.

The patience and resilience of our town and our team are unquestionable so there is no doubt that the start of the season will be eagerly anticipated by players and supporters alike. This delay in proceedings allows the committee to dream up some really big exciting events for our club and our supporters. Stay tuned.

Jacko McDonald was the mens winner with Rohan Barnes runnner up.

The delay also allows us to organise polo shirts for supporters and have them here before the season starts. If you would like to purchase a polo, please send through your size to clermontbears@gmail.com

CLERMONT BEARS

Make sure you follow us on Facebook for all the latest news!

Winner of the ladies was Cath Allwood, runner up Rhonda Bleakley.

The Clermont Bears would like to advise Clermont that we have been instructed by the QRL and the CHRL to cancel training in light of the corona virus pandemic. This is disappointing for our team #outofhibernation2020 but given the global impact this virus has had, we are happy to do our bit to keep our community healthy and safe, however long that may take.

CAN’T FENCE THIS?

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.

DOG, DOG, PAWS, DOG, DOG DOGGY DOG, DOG, TIME DOG, DOG FOR RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP

Dogs can be amazing escape artists. Fences can be jumped over, squeezed through or dug under. Outsmart your doggo and keep them fenced in and safe!

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RELIGIOUS NOTICES ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICE ALL SAINTS’ CLERMONT Service times: Sundays 9am, Wednesdays 9.30am Crafternoon will be held each Wednesday afternoon in the Church Hall, commencing at 2pm.

Please bring a piece of craft to work on and enjoy a chat and a cuppa.

Address: Cnr Daintree and Capricorn Streets Contact: Rev Anne Nixon 4983 3484 UNITING CHURCH All Services are cancelled until further notice.

Contact: Heather James 0429 641 897 Address: Cnr Capella and Box Streets Website: clermontcapellauc.org.au 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

COMBINED CHURCHES OF CLERMONT ECUMENICAL SERVICE

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Hosted by New Creation Church Clermont

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Sunday 29 March 2020 with a new time of 10.30am Scouts Hall, Daintree Street All welcome

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 ST MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH All Masses and Liturgies are suspended until further notice.

The Church will be open during the day if anyone wishes to spend time in prayer.

NEW CREATION FELLOWSHIP CLERMONT ‘Come as you are’ Service time: Sundays, 10am Address: Scouts Hall, Daintree Street Ps Trevor and Roxanne Cole: 4983 3980

WORK WANTED CARPENTER for small renovations and general maintenance, also property caretaking.

Town or rural.

Will travel anywhere

PH Trev 0429 311 153 Lic. Contractor

CLERMONTÂ OPEN CUT

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JUMPING CASTLE & SLIDE - FREE 4 KIDS

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* GATES OPEN 9AM * SLACK / JUNIOR EVENTS TILL 5:00 PM * * GRAND ENTRY / MAIN EVENTS START @ 5:30PM *

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Clermont Showgrounds Wattle Hill Road, Clermont