CLERMONT RAG FRIDAY MARCH 29, 2019
YOUTHFUL ENERGY TO POWER CELEBRATIONS Isaac is set to celebrate the boundless energy that young people bring to the region for 2019 Queensland Youth Week this April 3-14. Young people between the ages of twelve to twentyfive will have the opportunity to learn new skills in the Isaac region. Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said a young person living in the Isaac region should be able to look to the future with excitement and see limitless possibilities. “Being young is about exploring opportunities that come with increased independence and having the benefit of choice,” Mayor Baker said. Council is proud to be part of Queensland Youth Week again this year with many fun and free activities on offer from the outback to the coast.
Activities this April for Clermont include: Inflatable fun slides will make a splash at Clermont Swimming Centre on Tuesday, April 9 between the hours of 3pm and 6pm. Free entry.
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Free Bollywood dancing workshop at Clermont Library on Wednesday, April 10 from 10.30am to 11.30am. Free henna body art workshop at Clermont Library on Wednesday, April 10 from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Queensland Youth Week is an annual celebration allowing us all to reflect on young people aged twelve to twenty-five and the positive contributions they make to Queensland communities. The theme for 2019 is ‘Unlimited’ - celebrating the boundless energy young people bring to our communities and encouraging them to look to the future and see limitless possibilities. For more information about Queensland Youth Week activities and in Isaac’s community spaces and places follow us on Facebook or head to Council’s website. Alternatively drop into your local Isaac library or office or call Council’s Customer Service Centre on 1300 ISAACS.
SCHOOL NEWS
ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL Year 2: Daisy Harms for the incredible effort that you put into everything you do. You are a pleasure to teach and a wonderful friend to everyone. Year 3: Perri Humphreys for your persistence when working on persuasive writing and for the way you have remained focused during rotational activities. Year 4: Fletcher Harms for your interesting input into our science, technologies and geography discussions. Your observations and contributions are valued and bring new light into old topics.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK Prep: Emersyn Williams for your amazing work when writing. You stretched your words out to identify what sounds came next and took the time to form your letters. Year 1: Lexie Taylor for consistently displaying an excellent and responsible attitude to your reading. You read with expressions and use good strategies.
Year 5: Paxton Zoutenbier for showing responsibility and thoughtfulness. You use you initiative to do helpful jobs in our school community. Year 5: Amelia Murray for your application and dedication to doing your best. You are always focussed and work productively. Year 6: Sophie Pearson for completing an extra maths task in free time. This proves you are committed to extending your learning.
MAKING JESUS REAL AWARDS Ella Blackley for showing care and kindness towards your teachers and peers. Henry Lawlor-Cook for your positive attitude towards your learning, school and others. Henry Oswald for the way you willingly gave up your submarine decoration to someone that was upset. Thomas Cook for showing the gift of kindness through your words and actions at the sports carnival. Neva Wass for the way you invited Miss Martin into the Prep classroom with a friendly greeting.
#DIS AWARDS Prep for displaying the characteristics of gratitude. You all listened intently to the key messages taught in our resilience lesson this week.
Sophie Blackley you showed the characteristic of empathy at the athletics carnival when you cheered for your competitors and congratulated others when they placed above you. Sophie Pearson you showed the characteristic of empathy at the athletics carnival when you were cheering on your friends in different events.
CR JONES COLUMN Yep, two weeks has passed already. I bet if you were doing something you really didn’t enjoy doing, time would not go this fast. Friday, 8 March saw the RSL finish a long awaited project to recognise 51 veterans that up and until now were in our cemetery as unmarked graves. Thanks to the persistence and the dedication of some of our local RSL members these unmarked graves are no longer unrecognised as they have plaques etched with their names and details so as they never be forgotten. This is a good time to remind everyone that Anzac Day is not far away and your presence at either of the commemorative venues would be appreciated. Saturday, 9 March saw Karina Murphy receive our Inspiring Woman in Isaac Award for Clermont at the Commercial Hotel. Venue was lovely as was the morning tea that Marie supplied. Congratulations to our winner and also to our other nominees. This is where I thank those people that turned up to offer their support, but to thank them also for phoning around at the last minute to get a few more people to come along. In the end we did have a reasonable attendance. The next few days saw me out at the truck depot doing my best to keep our business compliant. I am now sure that the more paperwork you have to do the more it just ties you up in knots and then you have to get someone else to explain the last lot of paperwork to you. It must be keeping a lot of people in jobs I think. Then we saw rain. Tell you what I had just about forgot what the smell of rain is like. There is nothing quite like it is there? Just makes you feel on top of the world. All I can hope for is that most of our area did get some.
Axel just had a ball running in and out of the puddles. Here is a photo of him doing what he does best. That is “just hanging around” or standing around. On my way out to the shed last Saturday I saw a heap of kids playing cricket down at the lagoon. How lovely did that look with the kids in white and the field so green, the mums, dads and others all looking on. Just beats the heck out of seeing kids playing video games on their computers, iPads and phones.
Gosh showing my age now aren’t I. I can remember when my mum and dad used to say “now in my day” and we would roll our eyes at them. Montcler had a green- themed morning tea to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.
I have never seen so much green (not from age) food in all my life. Everything that you could think of that is very nice to eat was green. My fingers were green for two days after. Not just from eating green food but using green colouring in the cooking that I did as well. All of the residents were dressed in green and Jules had plenty of activities for everyone to do. Travelled to Moranbah on Tuesday and Wednesday for more meetings. Getting to know the road from Clermont to Moranbah fairly well now. Just about know every bump that is there. Last Friday saw Isaac Council meet with Central Highlands Council in Emerald for a day of talks with the Local Government Association of Queensland. Many thanks to the Central Highlands Council for their hospitality on the day. Our Ordinary Meeting of Council, or as I like to call it our Suit and Tie meeting, this month was held in Middlemount. We stayed the night over there as it gave the community the opportunity to see all Councillors and ask as many questions as they liked. Must say having these meetings in different towns certainly gives you a varied look at their amenities, their parks and of course most importantly, their people. That’s about it for this fortnight so until next time ....... Lyn. Don’t forget my phone number is 0429 831 469 and my email address is lynette.jones@isaac.qld.gov.au. Please use these to contact me at any time for any issues that you may want to discuss.
COUNCIL WELCOMES TRAINEES AND APPRENTICES The pool of skilled workers in the Isaac region is growing as Council welcomed twelve trainees and apprentices to the organisation.
Isaac Regional Council welcomed the following trainees and apprentices during the official formality: James Maxwell
Apprentice Electrician
Mayor Anne Baker said Council was proud to offer a traineeship and apprenticeship program that saw locals from all walks of life upskilled and job ready.
Jack Caple
Apprentice Carpenter
“These positions combine hands-on work experience with a nationally recognised qualification,” Mayor Baker said.
Litia Pitt
Trainee HR Administration
Beverlyn Oakley
Trainee Contracts & Procurement
“So far over forty percent of trainees and apprentices go on to stay at Council, reflecting our outlook that this organisation is built on the strength of pure people power. “We welcome five full-time trainees, who will complete their qualifications in one or two years; five full-time apprentices, who will complete their apprenticeship over four years; and two part-time school-based trainees to the team.” Mayor Baker acknowledged this year’s traineeship intake was assisted by First Start, one of seven programs that make up the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
Shawn Gersekowski Apprentice Plumber
Aisha Lauron Trainee Brand Media & Communications Jimmy Watson
Apprentice Civil Construction – Plant Operations
Darcy MacErlean
Apprentice Plumber
Esther Onley
Trainee Regulatory Services
Ainsley Wroe Trainee School Based - Library/ Museum Kaidee Neyland
School Based Trainee
Robert Kelbassa Operator
Trainee Water & Wastewater
POSITION VACANT Expression of Interest Medical Receptionist for Clermont Doctors Surgery. We are seeking casual staff to train for casual relief with the possibility of 1 day a week for 4 months. The position includes clerical, computer and telephone duties with a focus on patient care. Duties include working as part of a team, willingness to learn new skills and a strong commitment to confidentiality. Previous clerical experience would be advantageous. Applicants are encouraged to submit an EOI with a current resume to dianna.atfield@cqrdgp.com.au by Wednesday, 3 April.
PUBLIC NOTICES EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT FOR RATES NOTICES Isaac Regional Council would like to advise residents that rates notices will be issued from Monday, 1 April 2019.
Discount period closes May 1, 2019. Ratepayers who encounter delays with the postal service in their area can register their email address with Council for an additional rates notice to be issued electronically.
If you have recently moved or changed your contact details, please check that you have informed Council to ensure delivery of rates notices on time. Ratepayers who make prompt payment on or before May 1, will receive a ten per cent discount on general rates. If you have not received your rates notice by Friday, April 5 please contact Council.
HAVE YOUR SAY - 2019 COMMUNITY SATISFACTION SURVEY 25 March – 5 April Isaac region residents are advised that IRIS Research has been engaged by Isaac Regional Council to undertake its bi-annual Community Satisfaction Survey. The survey captures community sentiment in relation to Council’s service delivery and performance across its functions. The 2019 survey comprises two elements - an online survey which all members of the community are invited to complete and a random representative telephone survey of Isaac households.
www.isaac.qld.gov.au/community-engagement from Monday 25 March and follow the link to complete the survey. Online feedback is invited until Friday 5 April. Telephone survey Households selected at random for telephone surveying will be contacted by field researchers from IRIS Research between 4.30pm and 8.30pm from Monday, 25 March until Friday 5 April. This contact may occur via landline or mobile numbers.
Online survey
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).
To complete the online survey residents can visit the community engagement portal on Council’s website
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APR 9 CLERMONT SWIMMING CENTRE 3PM - 6PM FREE ENTRY Inflatable fun slides will make a splash at Clermont Swimming Centre. For more information call Hayley Lyons on 0409 384 796.
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BOLLYWOOD DANCING WORKSHOP 10.30AM - 11.30AM
HENNA BODY ART WORKSHOP 11.30AM - 12.30PM
Join in and have an introduction to the fun, energetic dance style popular in modern Indian films. The Bollywood dance genre contains symbolism and traditions from centuries past.
Here’s a great opportunity to learn how to design and apply beautiful intrinsic temporary body art.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICE ALL SAINTS’ CLERMONT Service times: Sundays 9am, Wednesdays 9.30am
ST MARY’S CHURCH April Service times: 8am Sunday 7
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.
Sunday 14
8am
Sunday 21
8am Easter Sunday
Sunday 28
8am
Address: Cnr Daintree and Capricorn Streets. Contact: Rev Anne Nixon 4983 3484 UNITING CHURCH Service time: Sundays, 8am 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
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
UNITED CHURCH OF GOD (UCG) - CLERMONT Service time: Saturdays 2pm Address: 80 Mimosa Street Contact: Ken Murray (Elder) 0487 408 889 Website: ucg.org | beyondtoday.tv
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DATE CLAIMERS 2019 MARCH
AUGUST
30
Clermont Rodeo
3
Rose Harris Park Markets
31
Clermont Race Club meeting
13
Clermont Cattle Sale
22 28
Senior Citizens Mini Cent Sale Cantaur Park D’Master Sale on property
APRIL 06
Rose Harris Park Markets
16 25
Clermont Cattle Sale Senior Citizens Activity Day
MAY 3 - 5
BA Bush Sports, Campdraft, Rodeo & Gymkhana
4
Rose Harris Park Markets
14
Clermont Cattle Sale
23
Senior Citizens Mini Cent Sale
28
Clermont Cattle Show Sale
JUNE 1 13-16 18 27
Rose Harris Park Markets Clermont Gold Cup Campdraft Clermont Cattle Sale Senior Citizens Activity Day
JULY 6 16 25
Rose Harris Park Markets Clermont Cattle Sale Senior Citizens Activity Day
SEPTEMBER 7
Rose Harris Park Markets
17
Clermont Cattle Sale
23
Moongool Charolais Sale on property
24
Marellan Shorthorn Sale on property
26 27
Senior Citizens Activity Day Glenlands D’Master Sale on property
OCTOBER 3
Burenda Angus & Brangus Sale Clermont
4
Moongana Santa Sale Springsure
5
Rose Harris Park Markets
15
Clermont Cattle Sale
24
Senior Citizens Activity Day
30
Beef Expo
31
Billa Park Simmental Sale Clermont
NOVEMBER 02
Rose Harris Parks Markets
12
Clermont Cattle Sale
28 Senior Citizens Activity Day 29 Bendemeer Braford & Composite Sale on property
MEETING NOTICES CLERMONT RACE CLUB
MONASH INC
A general meeting will be held on Sunday, March 31 at 10am at the Racecourse.
Next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 8 in the meeting room at the Hospital at 4pm.
All community members welcome to attend.
CLERMONT PATCHWORK AND QUILTERS GROUP INC
MEALS ON WHEELS CLERMONT Meeting dates for 2019: Monday, April 8 Monday, June 10 Meetings are held at the Clermont Hospital Meeting room at 2pm. New members/volunteers are most welcome. For information contact Barb on 0467 280 493 or Marg on 0437 835 272.
Monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 10.30am at 76 Capricorn Street, Senior Citizen’s Hall. New members and crafters welcome every Thursday and Saturday. For further information call Helen Olsen, President on 0403 198 305.
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BABY BOUNCE, STORY TIME AND CRAFT YOUTH WEEK GOES ‘BOLLYWOOD’ Isaac Libraries will be going ‘Bollywood’ during Queensland Youth Week. Youth Week will be held from 3 – 14 April and is an annual celebration to reflect on young people aged 12 – 25 years and the positive contributions they make to their community. Clermont Library will host two Youth Week Workshops on Wednesday, 10 April. The first workshop will be a Bollywood Dance Workshop, held from 10.30am to 11.30am. Participants will be introduced to the fun, energetic dance style popular in modern Indian films. The second workshop is a Henna Art workshop and will be held from 11.30am – 12.30pm. Participants will learn how to design and apply temporary body art. Bookings for both workshops are essential and can be made by phoning the Clermont Library on 4846 3746. The 2019 theme is ‘Unlimited’ and celebrates the boundless energy young people bring to communities while encouraging them to look to the future and see limitless possibilities.
HOLIDAY CRAFT Clermont Library will hold holiday craft sessions for schoolage children during the April school holidays. The sessions will be held on:
The Clermont Library runs several weekly children’s sessions. They are a great way to connect with other parents with young children. BABY BOUNCE (0-2 years) Come along on Thursdays from 9.30am to 10am. Baby Bounce is a chance for parents to interact with their child through movement, music and song. STORY TIME AND CRAFT (0-5 years) This is held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 10.30am. 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.
BOOKINGS Bookings are essential for all library programs and events. Please call Clermont Library on 4846 3746. Please note: Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times when visiting the library, including during organised programs.
Thursday, 11 April, 2pm – 3pm Wednesday, 17 April, 2pm – 3pm and Thursday, 10.30am – 11.30am.
RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL ASSIGNMENTS
NEW ARRIVALS Recent arrivals in adult fiction books include the following: Bye Bye Baby by Fiona McIntosh
Does your child need resources to complete school assignments?
The House Next Door by James Patterson
Come in and see the friendly library staff to see what resources are available for the assignment topic.
The Widow of Ballarat by Darry Fraser
The Clermont Library can help students access books and other resources from other Isaac Libraries.
Last Man Standing by Stephen Leathers A Place to Call Home by Val Wood
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HEALTH, FITNESS AND SPORTS NEWS CLERMONT SPORTING SHOOTERS
KIDS CLUB - LIFE CHURCH
We shoot on the first and third Sunday of every month. Arrive at the range at 9.30am to commence shooting at 10am. Anyone who is interested in shooting rifles or pistols are welcome to attend.
Kids Club runs from 4pm to 5.30pm every 2nd Friday of the month during term time. It is for kids from Prep to Grade 6 and held at Life Church, 58 Capella Street.
You can also find us on Facebook @ SSAA Clermont Branch Inc.
There is no cost for these activities.
There will be a working bee at the club this Sunday, commencing at 8am. We are holding the State Championships in two week times, so we need a general tidy up. We will be holding a Firearms Safety Course on Saturday, May 11, beginning at 8am. If interested, please call Christine on 49832010. If no answer, leave a message and she will get back to you.
Parents are to sign their children in and out when bringing them and a registration form will need to be completed on your child’s first attendance. Friday, May 10 - Minute to win it. Fast paced games for a fast paced night. Friday, June 14 - What’s in the box? You don’t find out till the end of the session. You must protect your team’s box at all costs through all the games.
GOLF NEWS Last Sunday a stroke event was played.
John Wood was the mens winner with Warren Marr runner up. Pin shots to Jeff Gouge, John Wood, Trevor Schulty and Jacko McDonald.
Australian Government Mobile Service Centre Serving Regional Australia Visit the Mobile Service Centre to find out about Australian Government payments and services for rural families, older Australians, students, job seekers, people with disability, carers, farmers and self-employed people.
The Business Ambrose will be played on Saturday March 30.
Information about Department of Veterans’ Affairs programs and support services for veterans and their families will also be available.
CLERMONT SPORTING SHOOTERS
Friday, 5 April 2019
Firearm Safety Courses are available at Clermont Rifle Range. Contact Jan Thornhill on 0408 980 939 or Noel (Bear) Byrne on 0419 791 751 or email clermontrifle@yahoo.com.au
Staff can provide you with information and support. They can also help you create a myGov account. myGov is a simple and secure way to access government services online.
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Ladies winner was Sandy Rieck, runner up Rhonda Bleakley.
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