CLERMONT RAG
FRIDAY, 29 NOVEMBER 2019
Armani Curtis at the Clermont Library Story Time
MAGICAL CHRISTMAS FUN IS COMING TO TOWN Isaac Libraries are set to come alive with the sound of stories, laughter and fun as the delightful tradition of hosting end of year celebrations continues across Isaac this December. The special First 5 Forever Story Time sessions will feature fun and festive activities including singing, dancing, reading and craft across six local towns. Held at a traditionally joyous and family-oriented time of year, Mayor Anne Baker is encouraging parents, grandparents or carers to bring their little ones along to enjoy one of the interactive sessions on offer. “These special festive Story Time sessions are a much-anticipated annual event at our libraries, and I would encourage all families to come and join in the fun,” Mayor Baker said. “Isaac Libraries are a great space to enjoy at any time of the year providing a unique opportunity to connect with others in the community and engage
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in a range of educational and creative activities. “What better way for families to welcome in the festive season than to come and enjoy a free morning out, jam-packed with fun and engaging activities for babies and toddlers at their local Isaac library.”
Special celebration First 5 Forever Story Time session will be held in Clermont on: Friday, 6 December at Rose Harris Park, Clermont from 9.30am – 11.30am The state-wide First 5 Forever initiative is delivered locally by Isaac Libraries, to provide strong early literacy foundations for all children aged between 0-5 years. The initiative is funded by the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with 72 local governments through a network of more than 320 local public libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres.
INVITING ALL SENIOR CITIZENS Contributed by Danny Mckay
The Clermont Gold and Coal Festival Committee in conjunction with Clermont Artslink, along with the Clermont Community would like to invite all Clermont and district senior citizens to attend the Annual Senior Citizens Luncheon. Sunday, 8 December, at the Anglican Church Hall at 11am for lunch at midday. Maryann and Steve Nicholson will again be catering and the tables will be served by local volunteers. Could all seniors intending to attend the luncheon, please notify either Senior Citizens Association Marg Bird on 4983 1460 or Danny Mckay organiser on 0428 775 531.
SCHOOL NEWS STUDENT OF THE WEEK
CLERMONT STATE SCHOOL Prep N: Bryce W for showing improvement in completing set tasks on time. Prep T: Jael K for showing great focus and persistence when egaging in new tasks. Year 1/2A: Mis S for always being on task and completing tasks to a high standard. Year 1/2H: Mason Q for being organised, eager to learn and always following our school rules. Year 1/2W: Troy A for mastering the names and sound of all upper and lower case letters.
CLASS OF THE WEEK 1/2H
Year 3/4C: Lily H for always working hard on class activities and being a responsible learner. Year 3/4CB: David T for being responsible and respectful in the classroom and being a good role model. Year 3/4DB: Sam M for being a responsible and safe classmate during the preparation of a lunch item for Design Technology. Year 5/6C: Avah L for your wonderful effort in Literacy and Numeracy. You are making great progress. Well done! Year 5/6H: Kellen C for being a polite and responsible member of our classroom, and looking out for others.
GOTCHA ACHIEVEMENTS
MATHLETES
a Free FaMilY-FrienDlY eVent Take the night off and enjoy great family entertainment - register for catering purposes & BYO chair or blanket. Bar will be operating.
Friday 6 December CLERMONT 6pm - 9:30pm
Clermont Junior Netball is excited to present the Clermont ‘We’re Still Here’ concert, incorporating the Rural Recharge Night.
Multiple GolDen Guitar winner & horseMan extraorDinaire
tom Curtain Tom will be performing his national, award-winning Katherine Outback Experience show of real horse training and working dog demonstrations followed by live music with special guests.
ConneCt with DrouGht support aGenCies
Rural Recharge Nights support community events and help connect locals to drought information and networks. Representatives will be attending on the night to share what help may be available.
this event is supported by:
register for your free ticket & meal tomcurtain.com.au/tour/ rural Financial Counselling service FarM liaison oFFiCer
Tahna Jackson 0409 357 211 tjackson@rfcsnq.com.au
The Farm Liaison Officer role is supported by the Australian Government.
PUBLIC NOTICES NOMINATIONS CLOSING FOR AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS Don’t miss out on nominating worthy recipients for the 2020 Australia Day Awards.
Local Awards - Individual or Group Achievement Medallions
Submissions for Australia Day Awards nominations close:
• Sport • Achievement • Culture/Arts • Community Business Medallion
Saturday, 30 November 2019 Residents in the Isaac region are encouraged to nominate their community champion, the quiet gogetter or the humble hero in the following 2020 Australia Day Award categories: Regional Awards • Citizen of the Year (age 27+) • Young Citizen of the Year (aged 16-26) • Community Event of the Year • Corporate Community Contribution of the Year
The Australia Day Awards are a chance to celebrate our pure people power. They are a chance to honour those individuals, groups and organisations who have made a significant contribution to our social, civic, sporting and cultural life locally, nationally and internationally. For more information on the selection criteria and to nominate, visit
CLERMONT RAG Isaac Regional Council wishes to advise the Clermont community that the last publication for the Clermont Rag for
2019 will be Friday, 20 December 2019.
The first publication for 2020 will be Friday, 17 January 2020. All items for the first edition of the Clermont Rag close on Monday, 12 January 2020 at 5pm.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CLERMONT POOL Isaac Regional Council wishes to advise the community that the Clermont Pool will be temporarily closed on:
FRIDAY 04 DECEMBER from 8am to 3pm This temporary closure is due to a swimming carnival being held. The Clermont Pool will resume normal operating hours from 3pm after the completion of the swimming carnival. Work on the swimming blocks are currently under review by engineers and Council will continue to engage with the relevant stakeholders.
CLERMONT TELEPHONE GUIDE 2020 Isaac Regional Council wishes to advise any business, community organisation or sporting organisation that would like to publish their details in the Clermont Telephone Guide 2020 that closure date is:
FRIDAY 17 JANUARY 2020 NOTE: You are required to complete the necessary paperwork to be included and published in the 2020 edition of the Clermont Telephone Guide. Please email therag@isaac.qld.gov.au or call into the Clermont Council Office to complete the necessary paperwork. 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).
Rod Ferguson Acting Chief Executive Officer
FROM THE PAST Contributed by Clermont Historical Centre Volunteers
WHAT IS A MEMORY TICKLER? DO YOU NEED ONE? This very simple device is on display at the Clermont Historical Centre. It was used years ago to maintain stock level. A little metal tab was ‘flipped’ to remind the homemaker that items such as starch, tapioca, lard or perhaps soda needed to be purchased in the next shopping trip. Reference: Clermont Historical Centre Presents 100 Objects, 2019, page 47.
WHAT IS AN HONOUR BOARD? ARE YOU RELATED TO ONE OF THESE PEOPLE? A school honour board lists high achieving students and /or students who have received scholarships. Honour boards such as the one pictured are on display in the Masonic Lodge building at the Clermont Historical Centre. There are some notable identities on these boards. Are you related to one of these people? For examples, Arthur Wehlow a victim of the 1916 floods. Margaret Southgate, the daughter of the town’s renowned builder William Southgate, who served as a nurse at the Peak Downs Hospital for over 50 years. Gordon Pullar Snr, a Clermont business owner and a renowned photographer who took many of the extraordinary 1916 flood photographs. His son Gordon Pullar Jnr was mentioned. References: O’Donnell, D. (1989). A History of Clermont & District. Australia: Belyando Shire Council.
ON THIS DAY...120 YEAR AGO - 29 NOVEMBER 1899 The air in the town of Clermont was reported to be thick with grasshoppers on 29 November 1899. These grasshoppers came from the east caused significant damage to the town. Reference: Queensland Times Ipswich Herald & General Advertiser, (1899), 30 November Thursday.
ON THIS DAY...60 YEARS AGO - NOVEMBER 1959 The Clermont Secondary Department was officially opened in November 1959. The Director – General of Education at the time, Mr Herbert Watkin officiated the Secondary Department by ribbons cutting in the school’s colours of maroon and gold. The Secondary Department enabled local children to continue their education from Year 7 to Year 10. In 1984, the first Year 11 class commenced. Not until 1989, when the Clermont Secondary Department ceased, that Clermont State High School was officially born. Reference: Susan Smith, Clermont State School 125th Anniversary Book, Clermont State School Parents &
ISAAC REGIONAL COUNCIL
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS NOMINATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 NOMINATE ONLINE
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Management and staff of St Vinnies wish the Clermont community a very Happy and Holy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2019. We thank you all for your continuing support. We will close on Friday December 13, 2019 and reopen on Tuesday January 14, 2020.
MEETING NOTICES 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 every Thursday and Saturday. For further information call Helen Olsen, President on 0403 198 305.
CLERMONT HOSPITAL AUXILARY MEETING AND AGM Our next meeting will be held at the Commercial Hotel Dining Room on: Friday, 6 December, commencing at 12pm. New members welcome!
MEALS ON WHEELS CLERMONT Meetings are held at the Clermont Hospital meeting room at 2pm. NEXT MEETING: Monday, 9 December New members/volunteers are most welcome. For information contact Chris on 0429 490 102, Barb on 0467 280 493 or Marg on 0437 835 272.
MONASH LODGE INC Next meeting of the Committee will be held in the Hospital Meeting Room on: Wednesday, 11 December, commencing at 4pm.
ON THE SHELF
BABY BOUNCE, STORY TIME AND CRAFT The Clermont Library runs several weekly childrens’ sessions. They are a great way to connect with other parents who have 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
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.
(0-5 years) This is held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 10.30am.
SIGN UP FOR SUMMER READING CLUB
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 Summer Reading Club returns for 2019 and the theme is A Roomful of Stories.
CHRISTMAS POP UP NOTE: The year is almost at an end and Christmas is not too far away. Isaac Libraries are busy planning special Christmas Pop Up @ The Park parties for our First 5 Forever families and friends. Clermont’s Christmas Pop Up @ The Park will be held on Friday, 6 December at Rose Harris Park from 9.30am to 11.30am. Come along and enjoy singing, rhymes, stories and fun activities. Don’t forget to bring your hat, sunscreen and water bottle. Watermelon/fruit and icy poles will be supplied.
NEW ARRIVALS The Frost and Flame by Gena Showalter The Burnt Country by Joy Rhoades The Shape of Night by Tess Gerritsen The Stranger Inside by Lisa Unger The Dark Side by Danielle Steel
School age children are welcome to sign up for the Summer Reading Club and join in the activities in their local Isaac library and online. The Summer Reading Club will be held during December and January and registrations open on 1 December. Kids – sign up for the 40 Day Reading Challenge and take on challenges such as Read a book with a one word title, Draw a picture about what you read and Read a book by a new author or illustrator.
CHECK OUT STORYBOX LIBRARY Storybox Library is one of the children’s e-Resources available through the Library, Arts and Culture link on the Isaac Regional Council’s website. Storybox Library is not just an entertaining and engaging resource but inspires and supports reading in children of all ages. New stories are regularly released, and you will need an Isaac Libraries membership number to log in to access Storybox Library. Storybox Library can be accessed on the Council website at: isaac.qld.gov.au/e-resources
RELIGIOUS NOTICES ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICE ALL SAINTS’ CLERMONT
UNITING CHURCH
Service times: Sundays 9am, Wednesdays 9.30am
Contact: Heather James 0429 641 897 Address: Cnr Capella and Box Streets Website: clermontcapellauc.org.au
Service time: Sundays, 8am
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
UNITED CHURCH OF GOD (UCG) CLERMONT Service time: Saturdays 2pm Address: 80 Mimosa Street Members please note change of time to 11am for Service on 24 November. Contact: Ken Murray (Elder) 0487 408 889 Website: ucg.org | beyondtoday.tv
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
ST MARY’S CHURCH December Service times: Sunday 01 8am Sunday 08
8am
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SPORTS NEWS CLERMONT SPORTING SHOOTERS
CLERMONT CLAY TARGET
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.
Clermont Clay Target shoot the fourth Sunday of the month.
You can also find us on Facebook @ SSAA Clermont Branch Inc.
CLERMONT RIFLE CLUB
Shoot this Sunday, 30 November: Pistol - Metal Silhouette.22 Rifle - Metal Silhouette.22 This will be our Christmas Shoot.
If anyone would like to give it a go just turn up, or call Allison on 0427 792 562 or Wayne on 0447 228 030.
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
DATE CLAIMERS 2019
DATE CLAIMERS 2020
NOVEMBER
JUNE
29
06 Rose Harris Park Markets 11 Clermont Patchwork & Quilters Cent Sale 25 Senior Citizens Mini Cent Sale
Bendemeer Bradford & Composite Sale on property
DECEMBER 06 06 07 07 08
Tom Curtain’s Concert Clermont Hospital Auxiliary AGM Rose Harris Park Markets Christmas in Park Senior Citizens Luncheon
JULY 04
Rose Harris Park Markets
AUGUST 01 27
Rose Harris Park Markets Senior Citizens Mini Cent Sale
DATE CLAIMERS 2020
SEPTEMBER
JANUARY
OCTOBER
26
03
Rose Harris Park Markets
MARCH
22
Senior Citizens Mini Cent Sale
07
Rose Harris Park Markets
NOVEMBER
27
Clermont State School Fete
07
Australia Day
05
Rose Harris Park Markets
Rose Harris Park Markets
APRIL
DECEMBER
04
05
Rose Harris Park Markets
MAY 02
Rose Harris Park Markets
Rose Harris Park Markets