The
CLERMONT RAG Community Newsletter Friday May 29, 2015
(L to R) BA Bush Sports, Jeff Cook, Doug Burnett, Sherris Buchanan (Secretary) Jake Passfiedl (Treasurer)
Blair Athol Bush Sports celebrates 70 years There were ‘Thrills and Spills on them Black Soil Hills’ on the first weekend of May when the Blair Athol Bush Sports celebrated its 70th Anniversary. Large crowds, high nominations of competitors in all events, combined with perfect autumn weather allowed the committee to host an unforgettable weekend. Reminiscing of the good old days, 260 dinner guests, mostly past and present BA committee members, supporters, competitors and their families, celebrated in style on Friday night at the Celebration Dinner. Golden Roast caterers provided an excellent meal, while many present entertained the crowd with their memories of Blair Athol from the past. Stories brought to life a bygone era, from grand buckjump rides where competitors brought their own horse to compete on, to the time and effort young ladies spent on handsewing their gowns to compete for “Belle of the Ball” at the old Blair Athol Hall. The crowd were most enthusiastic to dance the night away to music provided by “Time Lapse”, featuring Danny McKay, Brian and Marg Fuller, Doug Bettridge, Lance Benney and Hayley Howe. This was enhanced by an excellent display of memorabilia from past times.
Old trophies from the 1950s, ribbons for all events from Cigarette Races to the infamous BA Flutters and photographic recollections dating back to the first BA Bush Sports in 1945, all returned to BA once more to relive past memories. The Blair Athol committee is extremely grateful to all supporters who donated prize money for the many horse sport and rodeo events held over the weekend, with Isaac Regional Council, Allflex, and JBS helping to fund the dinner. Campdrafting was the main horse sport entertainment for three days with the new cut-out design proving to be a hit with all competitors. Tim and Jeff Cook with their band of helpers had spent many days perfecting the new design. This allowed over 50 competitors an hour through the course and with the excellent line of steers and heifers from ‘Niagara’ and ‘Bendemeer’ some top quality campdrafting was on display. Perhaps the highlight, with historical connections, was the winner of the Clermont Livestock Open Draft Heritage Buckle, Susan Salmond, riding her stallion Lestree Le Docteur. Sue had won her first campdraft at Blair Athol 20 years previously riding Amber, the great grandmother of Le Docteur.
Record numbers of children lined up for the gymkhana events on Saturday morning, and the first year of holding an Australian High School Rodeo attracted large nominations and a terrific show with spectacular rides and some equally spectacular falls from the strong line-up of bucking stock. A full list of competition results and many great photos can be found on the “BA Bush Sports” Facebook page. Once final profits are calculated it is anticipated that BA Bush Sports will again be able to make a sizeable donation to charities. The BA committee thanks all sponsors, competitors, cattle and bucking stock donors, and helpers and spectators during the weekend involved in the 2015 event. The club welcomes new members at any time. For more information, or to have your email address added to the contact list for future meeting notices and regular updates, please contact: President John Burnett – Ph: 4983 5175 or Secretary Sherri Buchanan – Ph: 0408 457 089.
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Australia’s best – national win for Isaac’s flying fox campaign
(L to R) Councillor Jane Pickels and Senior Communications Officer Teresa Vella accept a National Communication and Engagement Award presented by Michelle Blicavs from IAP2.
Isaac Regional Council (IRC) is one of Australia’s best communicators, winning a 2015 Government Communications Australia Award presented in Sydney last week.
“I was honoured to accept the award in Middlemount and Moranbah during alongside Senior Communications October 2014. Officer Teresa Vella on behalf of Council.” This is the second national award “Last year we worked closely with achieved by IRC’s Brand, Media and residents in Middlemount and Moranbah Communication Team with a win in last Fast becoming a leader for safe and to disperse a total of 80,000 flying foxes.” year’s Government Communication effective flying fox dispersals, IRC was Awards for Best Marketing/Public “The success of the campaign would the only Queensland Council to take Relations Campaign for Shire/Rural not have been possible without the home a national award. Council. dedication and expertise of Council’s Isaac Mayor Anne Baker thanked Isaac Environmental Services team and Mackay Regional Council was also communities and said the award showed contracted ecology agents,” said Cr a finalist in the award category Best the best outcomes are achieved when Pickels. Advocacy/ Public Affairs. Council and community work together. Submitted by the IRC Brand, Media and For Government Communications “This coordinated campaign was about Communication Team, ‘How we outfoxed Australia Award winners and details proactively communicating with affected the bats’ won the category for Best visit http://www.govcomms.com.au/ residents to achieve a fast, cost effective Communications/Engagement (Shire/ congratulations-2015-award-winners/ successful dispersal,” said Mayor Baker. Rural Council) across the country. For more information on flying foxes Middlemount Councillor, Jane Pickels, The submission outlined the benefits of visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au or call 1300 experienced a migration and dispersal a holistic approach to communication ISAACS (472 227). of 50,000 flying foxes in her community and engagement activities to manage last October. two simultaneous flying fox dispersals
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Skate parks gain new shade Isaac Regional Council has commissioned new hard roof shade structures for skate parks in Dysart, Moranbah and Middlemount with installation starting this week.
Council would like to advise that the following Skate Parks will be closed during the following time periods to allow for construction of the shade structures:
Mayor Anne Baker said it is yet another positive addition to our communities under Council’s SHARP program; Strengthening Healthy and Attractive Regional Places.
Park Dates Dysart Skate Park Tuesday May 19 to Friday June 19 Moranbah Skate Park Sunday July 12 to Wednesday August 19 Middlemount Skate Park To be confirmed
“I’m pleased to announce we are installing hard roof shade structures rather than shade sails,” she said. “The new fit for purpose design will replace any existing structures and aim to deliver long-term infrastructure to our communities.”
For more information call 1300 ISAACS (472 227).
“I look forward to seeing youth enjoy the shaded skate parks, for many years to come,” Mayor Baker said Council’s focus on improving the region’s skate parks under the SHARP Program has included the recent Graffiti Art Workshops held at various skate parks during National Youth Week. The workshops, run by graffiti artist Mark Paddick and attended by youth, now bring a colourful street-art edge to skate bowls and ramps. “Our skate parks are now looking great and are fast becoming a vibrant place for our region’s youth to gather and enjoy,” Mayor Baker said. Council has also installed two new picnic settings, a standalone shade structure, new bin and water bubbler at the Middlemount Skate Park.
Keen scooter riders, brothers Lauchlan and Alex Nelson from Moranbah are looking forward to new shade structures over their skate park.
Thomas the Tank Engine turns 70 at Isaac Libraries It’s time to don your party hat and celebrate Thomas the Tank Engine’s 70th birthday at Isaac Libraries. It was in 1945 Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son Christopher first published The Railway Series of books which shot the little engine from the island of Sodor to stardom. To celebrate Thomas’ 70 years, a number of special birthday story-time and activity sessions will be held across the libraries from June 15 -19. Come along and join in one of the following sessions: • Glenden Library: Monday June 15, 10am – 11am • Middlemount Library: Monday June 15, 10am – 11am • Nebo Library: Tuesday June 16, 8.30am – 9.15am and 10.30am – 11.30am • Dysart Library: Tuesday June 16, 9.15am – 10am • Moranbah Library: Tuesday June 16, 10.30am – 11.30am • Carmila Library: Thursday June 18, 6pm – 7pm • Clermont Library: Friday June 19, 9.30am – 10.30am Bookings are essential, for more details on all library workshop times and locations visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au or call 1300 ISAACS (472 227).
Sharnie Wood and Tyrell Motu ready to celebrate Thomas the Tank Engine’s 70th birthday at Glenden Library.
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24 new iPads for Dysart State School Dysart State Primary School students now have better access to digital learning with 24 new iPads provided by an Isaac Regional Council community grant. Mayor Anne Baker said Council was proud to help students achieve a bright future by supporting play and learning initiatives.
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Middlemount Rodeo Association as a sponsor of the Middlemount Rodeo, held on September 12 Dysart Girl Guides to purchase a new ride on mower Hornery Trading Group as a sponsor of the 4U2 concert, held on September 12, Moranbah Clermont Campdraft Committee as a sponsor of the Clermont Campdraft, held from 11 to 14 June
“The school community is a cornerstone for families and the success of our region,” she said.
Community organisations, sports groups and not-for-profit organisations are encouraged to apply for a Council Grant.
“As well as these iPads, our grants have helped with two major shades structures at Mistake Creek and Moranbah East State Schools and play equipment at St Josephs in Clermont,” Mayor Baker said.
For more information please visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au or call 1300 472 227.
Dysart State School P&C Vice President Angela Renton said the addition of 24 new iPads would be of great benefit to the school. “We are grateful for this huge injection of support for our students and teachers,” she said. “iPads are especially useful for children with learning disabilities and teachers can use them interactively with classroom smart boards for group learning,” she said. The Dysart State School P&C applied for the grant to add to the school’s recent investment of 12 iPads and an iMac computer. “Technology is the way of the future and I’m pleased we can prepare our students for this exciting new world,” said Ms Renton. Isaac Regional Council awarded $11,730 during the latest community grant round which has been directed back into Isaac communities through the following events and programs
Dysart State Primary School students Rosie Mallinson, Phoebe Paul, Sienna Fahl with Acting Principal Mr Garry Flower will have more access to iPads thanks to an Isaac Regional Council grant.
More than physcial activity Nutrition Proper nutrition is vital for good health and well-being. Food provides our bodies with the energy, protein, essential fats, vitamins and minerals to live, grow, function properly, and avoid disease. We need a wide variety of foods to provide the right amounts of nutrients for good health.
The challenge is to eat things that you like while ensuring that your body is given all the nutrients and essential goodies from food so that it is able to function at its best. There are many ways that you can do this, for example:
The Australian Government National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) publish the Australian Dietary Guidelines. Here, you’ll find up-to-date information on how to make sure your diet is balanced for maximum nutritional benefit. http://www.eatforhealth.gov.au
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The Queensland Government has included a nutrition page on its website which includes information, links to resources and publications. http://www.qld.gov.au/health/staying-healthy/diet-nutrition/ index.html
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Weekly Challenge: rethinking your favourite foods Eating and enjoying what you eat is an important part of life.
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Make your own hamburgers at home. Use healthy ingredients and watch your fat content. Oven bake some potato or sweet potato for healthier chips. Choose a good chocolate and limit yourself to smaller amounts every now and then. Make a pizza using pita bread, lots of vege toppings and reduced fat cheese. Watch your serving sizes. If you like lasagne, just have a small piece and fill your plate with salad or veges.
The challenge this week is to list your three favourite comfort foods, then come up with a way of making them healthier and more productive for your body.
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Cuppas, cancer and community spirit There is a widespread belief that Australian country women can cook a mean sponge and that their skills with thrifty craft are considerable. These old wives tales were very much proven as fact on Tuesday May 19 when the Clermont MPHS, skilfully coordinated by employees Judy Smith and Gloria Johnson held their annual Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in the hospital foyer. Along with raffles, free health checks, the ‘Can Do’ cow and a table laden with delicious home made treats, a ‘best Beanie for Brain cancer’ competition was held. Dr Jan Hansen, our visiting RFDS Women’s health doctor awarded prizes to Angela Bitcher and Margie Clark for best and original beanies respectively, while Phyllis Smith won the popular choice beanie.
Best Beanie winners (L-R) Angela, Margie and Phyllis.
The Clermont MPHS Director of Nursing, Liz Livingstone extended her thanks to Judy and Gloria and all of the staff, helpers and attendees, saying that she had many people telling her what a great morning it had been. “It is great to see so many people coming out to support this annual event and to be actively involved with our local health service in a positive, meaningful way.” “All of us have been touched by cancer and having an opportunity to support research into and provide funds to support those people and their families suffering from cancer is welcome,” she said. Judy and Gloria were delighted with the support from the community, with more then 60 people attending and over $720 raised for the Cancer Council. Thank you to everyone.
Nell Appleton surveys the beginnings of the morning tea goodies.
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Clermont Show – The Isaac Region’s Show would like to thank our valued sponsors for their support in 2015
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GOLD SPONSORS George & Terri Agius “Paradise Downs”, AgForce CQ, ALLFLEX, Australian Livestock, Brennan Mayne Agribusiness, Brent’s Rent, Central Bike Centre, Clermont Agencies, Clermont Concrete, Clermont Electrical Services, Clermont Hydraulic & Bearing Supplies, Clermont Motors Pty Ltd, Clermont Veterinary Surgery, CMF Forklifts Capella, Coleman’s Stockfeeds, David & Sharon Conachan “Clydevale”, Crokers Fuels & Oils, Mrs Joyce Day & Family, Dow Agro Sciences Australia, Elanco Animal Heath, Finger Family “Hillview”, Noel & Sue Finger “Telarah”, The Hall Family, Hanrick Curran, Hastings Deering Emerald, Hoch & Wilkinson, ICPA Clermont Branch, JBS Australia (Local Rep. Simon Fraser), Landmark, Lachlan Millar MP for Gregory, NAB Agribusiness, Rabobank, Rees R & Sydney Jones, Riverina, Saddleworld’s Horse & Rider, Mac & Gayle Shann “Cantaur Park”, Stanhope Transport, Tayglen Pastoral Company, Thomas Borthwick & Sons, Thynne & Macartney, Walthum Investments, Waratah, Waste Not Stockfeeds, Vanderfield. SILVER SPONSORS A Little Pidgeon, Acton Super Beef, AD Illot Electrical, Albert Family “Mt Hillary”, All Souls St Gabriels School, Allied Leasing Corporation, Mrs A Anderson & Family, VJ & J Appleton “Kulumur”, J & E Baccon “Wena Park”, Beale’s IGA, Belyando Bridles, Belyando Building Supplies, Belyando Furniture Supplies, Bennett Contracting, BHP Billiton BMC, Bluemac Bakery, Blue Ribbon Stockfeeds, Michael G Borg Investments, D & J Bridgeman, Bungoona Brahman Stud, Carfax Cattle Company, CH Auto Spares, I & M Clancy, M Clancy, M & A Clark “Ibis Creek”, Clermont Amcal Pharmacy, Clermont Butchery, Clermont Dental Services, Clermont Motor Inn, Clermont Patchworkers & Quilters Group, Clermont Taxation Service, Clermont News, Clermont Pony Club, Coopers Animal Health, CQ Ag Services, CQ Compost, CQ Saddlery, W & J Cruickshank, CWA Clermont Branch, DAF, C Dennis, Dennis Family “Twin Hills”, Duncan Investments, Elders Rural Services Aust. Ltd, Emerald Ag College, Emerald Holden, Emerald Photographics, Epping Forest Pastoral Company, Ergon Energy, W Faint & Family, J & D Finger and Family, K Flohr, Grand Hotel Motel, Gregson Pest Control, GR Motors, Gregory Fabrications, Hamblin Diesel Fitting, Heilbronn & Co., A & M Henn, Herron Todd White, HOT FM, Hurrey Family “Crillee”, JD’s Hair Affair, Jones Family “Myra”, JW Brent Mobile Welding, Karmoo Brahmans, D & L Keene, Kenlogan Droughtmasters, Kilcummin Group Selectors’ Assoc. Inc., D & L King, J & J Lee, D & A Marks “Winvic”, D & P McKay, P & S McLean “Kinsale”, G & C Miller, Mistake Creek Area Progress Assoc. Inc., C & C Moller “Recruit”, D & K Moller “Trelawney”, S & A Moller "Star of Hope“, W & O Moller “Spoonbill”, Medway Droughtmasters, Moongool Charolais, Moranbah Pharmacy, Mort & Co Ltd, Mt Douglas Pastoral Co., Mt Wilga Pastoral Company, Nicholson Family “Aroa Downs” and “Glen Elgin”, Old Banchory Pastoral, Olsson’s Lick Blocks, Organic Tea Boutique, Ornabella’s, Pacific Seeds, Pioneer Grazing Co., Portal Entertainment, Priceline Pharmacy Moranbah, Queensland Country Life, Qld Working Cattle Dog Trial Assoc. Inc., RC’S Boarding Kennels & Grooming, 4RFM Moranbah Radio, Ridley's, G & S Rickertt “Curra”, Riverview Cattle Company, N Robertson, R Robertson, G & S Salmond “Lestree”, J Salmond “Degulla”, Santa Gertrudis Breeder's Association, Selected Seeds, P & A Shannon, Showmen's Guild of Australasia, A Smith and Family, Smith & Co. Tent Hire, Solferino Pastoral Company, Springvale Grazing, Suncorp Agribusiness, Sunliner Catering, Stocklick Trading, Strathfield Droughtmasters, A & S Struss “Havelock”, Sushi Yum Yum Emerald & Moranbah, Thompson Family “Upsan Downs”, TJO Grassroots Consulting, Toepfer International, Truckitrite Transport – J Baczyski & Family, G & B Tuttle, Upton’s Signs, Wentworth Cattle Company, Westco Truck Sales, Westpac Agribusiness, M & T Werner "Coobyanga”, Winvic Braford Stud, Wombat Wanderers Pty Ltd, Words That Work, Wyena Grazing, Zoetis
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School News St Joseph’s School Student of the week Prep: Karli Nitschke for the outstanding effort you always put into your Brainbuilder activities. Lucy Cunningham for how hard you have been trying to learn our letters and sounds. Year 1: Kobi Scott the way you have helped Mrs Hart this week while your teacher was away. Year 2: Brae Williams for your fantastic participation in our English lessons this week. Year 3: Hugh Howard for your impressive reading skills. Year 4: Xyanne Borchert-Walsh for working really hard during our reading lessons and sharing your predictions and inferences. Year 5/6: Logan Walker your persistence in completing your persuasion about caring for the Earth. Principal: Heer Pathrishi for displaying your awesome computer skills in Technology class. It has been great to see you excel at all activities.
Making Jesus Real Award Michael Pretorius for your great leadership and kindness you showed in last week’s MJR lessons. Fletcher Harms for being such a good helper at after school sports. John Absolon for giving up your play time in the morning to help the Year 2’s move their classroom to the dance room. Will McMahon for always displaying a wonderful ‘GTS’ approach to life. Eamon Lawrence for giving up your play time in the morning to help the Year 2’s move their classroom to the dance room.
Clermont State School Student of the week Prep B: Ethan F for being a helpful member of Prep B and working hard to always do your best. P/1W: Ned Evans for always trying your best to use capital letters and full stops correctly when writing your sentences. 1S: Levi B for always being a great learner and trying his best in every lesson. 2W: Abbie P for always trying her best and being a positive role model. 2/3A: Harvey M for try his best during NAPLAN testing. A terrific effort Harvey! 3/4B: Abigail C for writing an interesting persuasive text and having neat writing. 3/4M: Clayton M for clever mathematical thinking and effort during Mrs Kennedy’s maths visit. 5/6J: Ebony F form cooperation and attitude towards your learning. You are a fantastic role model. 4/5F: Matthew S for having a great attitude towards all set tasks. Great job Matthew! 6C: Adam R for putting in a solid effort in English and Maths. LOTE: Luke C (4/5F) for putting in 100% effort in all class activities and always completing his work. Tristen C (5/6J) for showing a great improvement in all class work and having an excellent attitude.
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LIBRARY HAPPENINGS
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On the Shelf National Simultaneous Storytime Clermont Library will be holding their National Simultaneous Storytime today May 29 at 9.30am. Join us for storytime and fun activities. The National Simultaneous Storytime is held annually as part of Library and Information Week. Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. This year the book is The Brothers Quibble written by Aaron Blabey. Spalding Quibble ruled the roost. He shared it with no other. But then his parents introduced a brand new baby brother… uh oh! New arrivals Recent arrivals in adult non-fiction include the following: Last Woman Hanged by Caroline Overington Lady Lorene: The Truckie Queen by Tom Dawkins Dude Food by Andrew Levins Out of Winter by Carol Lee More Than the Foley Shield: A History of Rugby League in North Queensland 1908-2014 by Tony Price Mrs Mort’s Madness by Suzanne Falkiner Angels of Death by Emily Webb The Story of Fester the Cat by Paul Magrs How to Get There by Maggie Mackellor Recent arrivals in adult fiction include the following: That Camden Summer by LaVryle Spencer November of the Heart by LaVryle Spencer Looking Back by Belva Plain The Sight of the Stars by Belva Plain Her Father’s House by Belva Plain The Jewels of Tessa Kent by Judith Krantz Recent arrivals in large print include the following: Dead Float by Warren C. Easley Take Me Home by Dorothy Gorlock Deadline by John Sandford Blood on the Rio Grande by Leslie Scott Wild Waymire by Lewis B. Patten Be Careful What You Wish For by Jeffrey Archer (book 4 in the Clifton Chronicles series) The Drop by Dennis Lehane Library program/event bookings Bookings for all library programs are essential and to make a booking, call the Clermont Library on 4846 3746. Until next time, see you at the Library. Sue and Laura
Join your local library You can become a library member by filling in our membership form which you can find online at 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. Exploring iPad and Android Tablets Opening Hours Want to learn something new on your iPad or Android tablet? Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am to 5pm Want to use an iPad or Android Tablet? Wednesday 8.30am to 8pm Our next FREE workshop will be exploring iPads and Android tablets. Saturday 9am to 12pm Sunday Closed Where: Clermont Library Contact Clermont Library Phone 4983 4746 Date: Monday 9 February 2015 Email Clermont.library@isaac.qld.gov.au Time:
Android tablets Ipads
10.15am – 11.15am 11.30pm – 12.30pm
For more information phone 4846 3746 or 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227)
Clermont Library Friday May 29 9.30am Spalding Quibble ruled the roost. He shared it with no other. But then his parents introduced a brand new baby brother‌uh oh! Join us for storytime and fun activities *Bookings are required for all programs Parents, please collect a copy of Isaac Regional Library Service—Children and Young Adults Policy when booking your child into these programs. Copies are available at Clermont Library. Please note, children must be accompanied by an adult at all activities. Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au or call 1300 ISAACS (1300 47 22 27) to find out more
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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 Wednesday 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 May Saturday 30 May
6pm
Anglican Church Service - All Saints’ Clermont Morning Prayer Sundays Wednesdays
9am 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 Combined Churches service May 31 at 9am. All welcome. 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 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.
The Clermont Men’s Shed and garden is open every Wednesday between 9am and 12pm, Powerhouse Lane (high school end of Jellicoe St). All are welcome. For further information please call Cheryl Currie on 0400 592 402.
Clermont Camera Social Club will be meeting monthly. For details phone Karen 0409 831 615, Sally 0437 835 223 or Jo 0433 328 008. Find 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. Clermont Community and Business Group (CCBG) monthly meetings held 5.30pm, Shop 3, 42 Daintree Street. Meetings consistent with Clermont Cattle Sale dates. Dates for meetings: June 17, July 22, August 19, September 16, October 14, November 18. 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. The Peak Down Masonic Lodge No. 32 (Clermont) will be holding their next lodge meeting on the 18 May at 7.30pm at the Masonic Lodge on the corner of Lime and Karmoo Street, Clermont.
The Clermont Health Network meets every quarter. This is a community meeting and networking opportunity for all interested health workers, businesses or people with an interest in the health matters. Dates for meetings: August 19, November 18. For further information please call Jackie Martin on 0409 947 324. The Belyando Combined Repeater Association Inc will be holding their AGM on Friday May 29 at 6pm at the Commercial Hotel. Hope to see you all there. Clermont Artslink meetings are held every second Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Scout Hall in Daintree Street. Monash Lodge Inc meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4pm at Monash Lodge. SSAA meetings held at the Range on 3rd Sunday of the month at 12 midday.
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Children love Baby Bounce, Storytime and Craft and Rhymetime
Servicemen’s Club Opening hours are 5.30pm to 6.30pm Wednesday and 5.30pm until late on Friday.
Have you recently moved to
Come on down and join us on a Friday night
Clermont with a young family
for a quiet drink and a chat.
and want to meet other young families. The Clermont Library runs several weekly children’s sessions and these sessions are a good way to connect with parents and young children. Bookings
Clermont Community Housing & Other Services Inc AGENTS for: Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support Emergency Relief Vouchers, Emergency Housing, Low Income Housing Opening Hours:
are essential please phone 4983 4746 or email Clermont.Library@isaac.qld.gov.au
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Wednesday:
Rhymetime is held from 9.30am to 10am
12.30pm-2.55pm 12.30pm-2pm
Phone: 4983 3400 2 Lime Street, “Lagoona”
every Tuesday for children up to five years old, where they
Tai Chi For Health
can sing and dance to nursery
Regular Wednesday Classes at the Senior
rhyme songs. Baby Bounce is held on Thursday from 9.30am to 10am and is aimed at children aged up to two years.
Citizen’s Hall
Advanced:
9-10am
Baby Bounce is a chance for parents to interact with their
Intermediate: 10-11am
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.
Beginners:
11-12am (as required)
All welcome. Gold coin donation. For more information please contact: Sue Flynn on 4983 3472 or 0418 719198.
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.
Generously Supported by: Straw Jones Transport Isaac Regional Council Robert & Raye O’Sullivan & Families JJ Richards & Sons Pty Ltd Clermont Coal Operations Pty Ltd (Glencore) Clermont Concrete Clermont Livestock Transport Paradise Bulk Haulage Belyando Produce Tay Glen Dozer Hire Landmark Mark & Glenda Rowe, “Buffell Park” J & D Finger, “Meadowbrook” Purdie’s Tyres Stocklick Trading DACO Milk Bars Elders Rural Services Hoch & Wilkinson Brennan Mayne Agribusiness Emerald Ergon Energy Campdraft Central CRT (Clermont Agencies) Duncan’s Dozer & Scraper Hire KA Canvas RR Brahman Stud Alan Guilfoyle Kerrie Christopher Mr W Moller L Burnett
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Clermont Bears home game
JUNE 4 Meet and greet Clermont artslink 6-7 Clermont Pony Club Campdraft School and Campdraft 7 Mistake Creek State School fun run 11 Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge 11 Australian Government Mobile Service Centre Visit 11-14 Clermont Gold Cup Campdraft 13 Grinders - Leo Hotel 13 Anglican Monster Car Boot Sale 13 Clermont Bears home game 17 Clermont Cattle Sale 18 Clermont Patchworkers Annual Cent Sale 20 CHASS Showgirl & Rural Ambassador judging 20 Clermont Bears home game 27 Paint & Sip Night, Scout Hall 29 Great Australian Traverse - tribute to the ANZACS JULY 18 23 26 31
Clermont Races Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge Clermont Junior Soccer carnival Hopgood Charolais Bull Sale
AUGUST 1 Clermont Bears home game 14 Community Golf Day - Clermont Golf Club 14 - 15 Clermont Gold & Coal Festival 19 Clermont Cattle Sale 23 - 28 Clermont ICPA Sports camp
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SEPTEMBER 2 Smiling for Smidday 10th year challenge 5 Anglican Church Spring Time afternoon tea and Cent Sale 8 Kilcummin/Twin Hills Roundtable 12 QCWA 90 Year’s Celebration 16 Clermont Cattle Sale 22 Clermont Bull Sale 25,26 & Twin Hills Races, Rodeo & Campdraft 27 OCTOBER 3 Glencore Challenge Rugby League Carnival 8 Burenda Angus/Brangus Bull Sale 14 Clermont Cattle Sale 28 Clermont Beef Expo and Billa Park Simmental Bull Sale NOVEMBER 6 St Mary’s Christmas Fair 7 Community Golf Day - Clermont Golf Club 10 Mistake Creek Roundtable 14 Clermont Races 18 Clermont Cattle Sale 20-22 Art Exhibition Clermont Civic Centre Supper Room DECEMBER 9 Clermont Cattle Sale
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Health Matters Meet your kidneys – Kidney health week May 24 - May 30 This year’s Kidney Health Week focuses on introducing Australians to their kidneys, and educating them about the role they play, including their vital function of regulating blood pressure. It aims for Australians to understand how important kidneys are to their overall health and to keep a look out for risk factors leading to kidney disease. How do our kidneys work?
chemicals from this filtering process become urine and are passed from the kidneys to your bladder.
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If you have diabetes make sure you actively treat your blood glucose levels - normal levels are 4-6 mmol/L before meals and 4-8 mmol/L two-hours after meals
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It’s important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly - recommended level is no higher than 5.5 mmol/litres
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Lead a healthy lifestyle and maintain healthy weight, be active for more than 30 minutes most days
What do your kidneys do? Our kidneys are small biological marvels with a fascinating design. Every hour your blood supply circulates through the kidneys about 12 times. Each day your kidneys process around 200 litres of blood, with around one to two litres of waste leaving the body as urine.
The kidneys play a major role in maintaining your general health and wellbeing. Think of them as an extremely sophisticated, environmentally friendly, waste disposal system which sorts non-recyclable waste from recyclable waste, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, while also cleaning your blood.
The kidneys also play a role in the production and regulation of several important hormones and enzymes, which help to:
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Eat a balanced healthy diet low in saturated fats
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control blood pressure
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Drink plenty of fluids and listen to your thirst
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make red blood cells
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Limit alcohol intake
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maintain strong and healthy bones
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Enjoy life
Most people are born with two kidneys, each one about the size of an adult fist, are bean-shaped and weigh around 150 grams each. The kidneys are located at both sides of your backbone just under the rib cage or above the small of your back. They are protected from injury by a large padding of fat, your lower ribs and several muscles.
All this makes the kidneys a vital player in your body’s mechanism and your overall health.
In each kidney, blood is filtered through millions of mini filters called ‘nephrons’. The excess fluid and unwanted
How can I look after my kidneys? There are many risk factors that can contribute to kidney disease, and it’s important to be aware of these risks and take the right steps to prevent kidney damage. •
Stop smoking
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Keep your blood pressure below 130/90 and maintain healthy levels
The role of the kidneys is often underrated when we think about our health. In fact, the kidneys play an important role in the daily workings of our body. For more information please go to: www.kidney.org.au
And remember…. Protect, Prevent, Live Well
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HOCH & WILKINSON - CLERMONT’S LOCAL & INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE
Lot 1: “Melrose”
“MELROSE” AUCTION
2.5km East of Clermont, southern side Spoonbill Rd Lot 229-230/CLM 63 (approx 316 acres) 3 bedroom homestead + office, open plan kitchen, dining & lounge, plus outdoor areas and an established garden. Several sheds, storage & stables Dam with solar panel & floating pump supplying house, yards & paddocks. Steel stockyards c/w loading ramp, CIA head bale & Breckon calf cradle Subdivided 3 paddocks (1 x sheep proof, 2 x 4 barb steel & timber posts) Predominately pulled scrub country, Buffle with Seca Stylo influence, approx 200 acres old cultivation.
Lot 2: “Portion of Melrose”
2.5km East of Clermont, Northern side of Spoonbill Rd Lot 226/CLM63 (approx 114 acres) Access to town water, power near by Predominately cultivation
AUCTION Saturday 30th May 2015—10:00am on site For further information please contact: John Wilkinson 0429 832 797 Tony Hoch 0448 831 553 Jake Passfield 0488 588 044 Livestock & Property www.hochandwilkinson.com
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Clermont Sports Centre General SessionTimetable May 1 to May 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 30mins Spin 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 Express 5.45pm Revolution express 30 mins 6.30pm Power Yoga 7.15pm Wednesday Revolution Spin 9.30am Pregnancy Pilates 11.15am THUMP beginners 6pm Revolution spin 1 hour 7pm Thursday Rip express 9.30am - new class starting May 14 Yoga 10am Junior mixed indoor volleyball 8-14yrs 5.30pm Mixed Indoor volleyball 6.30pm & 7.30pm Friday Revolution express 30mins 9.15am Yoga 10am - over 55’s TRX mixed skill level class 5.45pm Saturday THUMP L2-L3 45 mins 8.30am TRX 9.15am Pilates Level 1 matwork 10.30am Sunday Revolution 1 hour 9.30am Rip express 30 mins 10.30am 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 Fixtures Season 1 draws. 6.30pm. Feb to June. Junior Mixed Indoor Volleyball 8-14 years nominations now open. $6.00 per week & $15 registration fee. Thursday afternoons 5.30pm. Indoor Volleyball Fixtures Season 1 draw runs Thursday nights throughout Term 1 & 2 start time 6.30pm &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. Tight Arse Tuesday’s $7.00 gym passes and squash. Don’t get offended get active! 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. Pregnancy Pilates A low impact pilates class which focuses on pelvic floor, posture and 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. Childcare now available Bert’s Place Kids Club operates Mon-Fri. Bookings are essential. 0-5years of age. School age kids welcome during school holidays. 7 Jupiter St Clermont, 07 4983 1422 www.clermontsportscentre.com Don’t forget to like our facebook page for class changes and updates.
Clermont Rifle Association Inc Results for 400 metres Clermont Range May 24
NB: Highest Scores possible are: Fullbore – 105.21, F class – 126.21 Fullbore score C. Solomon 103.11 L. Solomon 41.2 (10 shot only) M. London 40.1 (10 shot only) F. Class score S. Soar N. Byrne T. Klupfel J. Wilson M. Pritchett
120.5 117.6 113.2 108.3 104.1
Just a reminder that we have a new scoped and peep sight club rifle available to new and interested shooters, with full training and coaching from fully qualified range officers if required. Contact Jan Thornhill on 0408 980 939 or Noel (Bear) Byrne on 0419 791 751 or email clermontrifle@yahoo.com.au
Clermont Tennis Club
Contact Sandra Strohfeldt 4983 1435 or Robert Holmes 0448 831 694.
Clermont Junior Golf
Please contact Toni McFarlane 0438 689 919 or email clermontjuniorgolf@gmail.com for any further information.
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Clermont Branch Inc Wanting to become a member? Contact Frances on 4983 1478.
We shoot on the 1st 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.
Madabout Fitness
Monthly timetable May All classes and open gym are $12.50 41 James Road, Clermont Madonna 0448 007 263 Monday 9.45am Gut and Butt Blast 4.30pm – 5.30pm WOD 5.45pm Gut and Butt Blast Tuesday 4.30pm – 5.30pm WOD 5.45pm Boot Camp 6.30pm – 9pm Open Gym Wednesday 9.45am Lets Lift 4.30pm– 5.30pm WOD 5.45pm Lets Lift Thursday 5.45pm Mad Grit 7.30pm – 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.
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 email clermontclaytargetclub@gmail.com
Clermont Tigers Football Club (Soccer) Further information or to contact the Club:
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.
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Mad GRIT This is a 30min program incorporating core, strength and cardio based exercise, ideal for total fitness development.
Come along and see who’s kicking around the oval in the black and yellow jerseys. Clermont Tigers Hear us Roar.
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 Golf
Winners of the 4th qualifying round of the 4BBB were Ned McFarlane and Doug Lawrence. Open pin shot to Peter Messer and approach shots to Doug Lawrence and Peter Messer. Nest of balls on ten to John Anderson. Ladies winners were Sandy Rieck and Beryl Maguire, runners up Shirley Harvey and Nyla Mckay on a count back from Olly Faros and Essie Wood. Open pin shot to Sandy Rieck and approach shots to Lyn Ilott and Lee Gordon. This Sunday Stableford event. Ladies hit off at 12 noon and men at 12.30pm.
Vets Golf
Fifteen vets played a stroke competition and the winner was Warwick McDonald with run downs to Olly Faros and Alan McGuiness. Least putts 15 to Doug Lawrence and Lyn Ilott. Vets will be having their Social Day with BBQ to follow on June 5 and after that hit off will be in the afternoons.
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Clermont Bowls Club
For information, membership and bookings please call Corey on 0448 471 654.
MISTAKE CREEK STATE SCHOOL
Annual Fun Run & Fete 5km, 2.5km & 1km Walk/Run
Prizes for all age groups!
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