CLERMONT RAG FRIDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2021
2022
AUSTRALIA DAY NOMINATE A LOCAL HERO TODAY speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au NOMINATIONS CLOSE TUESDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 2021
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PUBLIC NOTICES TEMPORARY CLOSURE CLERMONT AERODROME CAR PARK Isaac Regional Council wish to advise users of a temporary closure to the Clermont Aerodrome car park from: Thursday, 18 November 2021 8am – 5pm The temporary closure is due to an emergency mock exercise.
Council apologises for any inconvenience caused. For assistance or more information, please call Council’s Customer Service Centre available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).
ISAAC REGIONAL COUNCIL’S 2021 COMMUNITY SATISFACTION SURVEY Taverner Research Group will be undertaking Isaac Regional Council’s bi-annual Community Satisfaction Survey from Monday, 25 October 2021. The survey captures sentiment in relation to Council’s service delivery and performance across its functions. The 2021 survey has two elements: A random telephone survey of a statistical sample of Isaac households, representative of the population and their location An online survey which all members of the community can complete The survey questions may take up to 15 minutes to complete on either phone or online. 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 October 2021 until Friday 19 November 2021. This contact may occur via landline or mobile numbers (previously surveys have only used landline contact, but up to 30% of the population no longer have a landline phone) Online survey To complete the online survey residents can visit https://ap1se.voxco.com/SE/19/6169/ and follow the links, ending Friday 26 November 2021. 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) or drop into your local Council office or Isaac Library.
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). Jeff Stewart-Harris Chief Executive Officer
NATIONAL RECYCLING WEEK Isaac Regional Council is proud to support this year’s PlanetArk’s NationalRecyclingWeek from Monday, 8 to Sunday, 14 November! This year is the 25th anniversary with the focus being to celebrate National Recycling Week YOUR way. How do you recycle at home, work, school or when you’re out in your community? Whether it’s reducing, reusing or recycling; we’re all playing our part! Check out some resources here to assist:
REDCycle: https://redcycle.net.au/ Planet Ark: https://planetark.org/programs/ recyclingnearyou Recycling Near You: https://recyclingnearyou. com.au/ For more information about Council’s services including your local Waste Management Facility, call Council’s Customer Service Centre on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).
COUNCIL OPERATES NINE (9) WASTE SERVICES FACILITIES ACROSS ISAAC These Waste Services Facilities are involved in many areas of waste disposal and recycling. There is a designated Recycling Shop at the Moranbah Waste Service Facility which has many recycled items from household goods to industrial materials. The Waste Services Facilities also recycle items such as; batteries, timber, metal, aluminium, glass, tyres, plastic, steel and much more. Recycling waste is important and extremely useful. By reducing, reusing and recycling, we
are all helping conserve the environment. For opening hours and locations visit the Waste Services Facilities page https://www.isaac.qld. gov.au/environment-water-waste/wastemanagement-facilities or call 1300 472 277. Visit the Kerbside Collection page https://www. isaac.qld.gov.au/kerbside-collection for further information on this service.
ISAAC LIBRARIES ONLINE RESOURCES
Did you know? You can access Isaac Libraries digital collections and e-resources at anytime of your choosing with your library card! For more information visit isaac.qld.gov.au/library-arts-and-culture/e-resources or visit your local Isaac library
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Lung cancer is Australia’s number one cancer killer.
the spread of
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Join our event and help raise funds for life-changing research and support services. Event name Light It Up For Lung Cancer
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STAY HOME if you’re sick
Date Saturday 27th November 2021 Time 6.30pm Location Hoods Lagoon - Centenary Park Contact details Candice 0427 523 830 or James 0429 494 511 Description
Join us on a 4km walk/run/scoot or skate around Hoods Lagoon in your brightest gear. Entry is $10 for adults $5 for kids & $20 family pass - includes sausage sizzle & glow in the dark paint. Drinks, glow sticks and raffle tickets will be available to purchase on the night. CASH ONLY EVENT
Help Shine a Light on Lung Cancer at:
https://lungfoundation.grassrootz.com/shine-a-light-on-lungcancer-2021/shine-bright-for-nadine
DONATE
If you’re concerned, visit your GP or call 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84).
Donate Today lungfoundation.com.au/SAL
SCHOOL NEWS ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS
Making Jesus Real - God Moments: Mason Quinlan and Sister Helen
Prep: Jacob Parker - For the outstanding work that you have shown in Maths this week. Your class survey you created on favourite colours was exceptional. You created your own question that you asked your peers, recorded their answers using tally marks and created a graph to show your data. You are a Maths superstar! Prep: Jaylee Buchanan - The amazing writing you have been producing in English this term. The simple and compound sentences you have been writing are outstanding. You constantly use detail, apply the elements of a great sentence, stretch out unfamiliar words and form your letters beautifully. You are a writing superstar! Year 1: Blaze Barnes - The wonderful effort you have been putting in to ensure you are organised and ready for learning. You have been trying hard to complete all your tasks and follow teacher instructions. Well done Blaze and keep shining bright! Year 2: Georgia Hamill - The improved confidence you have displayed towards your learning this term. It is so exciting to see you independently giving each activity a go and the big smile on your face when you realise you have achieved something you couldn’t do before. You should be super proud of the huge effort you are putting into your learning. Fabulous work! Keep reaching for the stars. Year 3: Layla Gouge - Being a reading superstar! You worked all through the holidays on your reading goals. Ms Dodd was very proud of your efforts this week. Well done Layla, keep working hard and shining bright!! Year 4: Chelsea Finger - Your consistent dedication and effort towards your learning this
week. In particular, during our comprehension lessons. Chelsea, you continue to go above and beyond on all your tasks and help all your friends in our Year Four class. Chels, you should be extremely proud of your efforts. Year 4: Isabelle Messer - The kindness you display in and out of the Year Four classroom. Your willingness to assist other students when you know they need help is amazing. You should be super proud of yourself. Keep up the fantastic work Issy! Year 5: Luke Finger - The diligence you have displayed in your learning this week. You presented your poem about Beef Week confidently to the class and were respectful to other students presenting. Miss Kelly and Miss G love the way you ask thoughtful questions to deepen your understanding of concepts. Keep up the amazing work! Year 6: Karli Nitschke - Your enthusiastic participation during scientific discussions. It is wonderful to see you making connections between the content in class and your life experiences. You are always willing to share these ideas and understandings with your peers and teachers. Keep shining bright. Year 6: Shylah Peterson - Your dedication to your learning this week. It has been wonderful to see you working hard on your introduction for your persuasive essay. You creatively wrote several hooks that were entertaining to an audience. You are a Year 6 Superstar!
NOVEMBER 2021
CLERMONT COUNCIL UPDATES PURE PEOPLE POWER
SPOT AN ISSUE? CALL US
1300 ISAACS
(1300 47 22 27)
2022
AUSTRALIA DAY
NOMINATE A LOCAL HERO TODAY speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au
YOUR COUNCILLOR There is still time to nominate someone for an Australia Day award. Nominations for the 2022 Isaac Australia Day Awards close Tuesday, 30 November 2021. Nominating takes 10 minutes and is a great way to show someone how much their contribution to our communities is valued.
Cr Carolyn Moriarty Division 6 Clermont M 0477 997 278 E carolyn.moriarty@isaac.qld.gov.au
Cr Greg Austen
Division 1 Clermont Rural & Glenden M 0418 794 010 E gregory.austen@isaac.qld.gov.au
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POP UPS @ THE SPRINKLER PARTY!
Spring is here! Explore, experiment, play and talk about your adventures!
TIME: 9AM - 11AM
WHAT TO BRING: PICNIC BLANKET, HAT, DATE: WEDNESDAY 17 NOVEMBER SUNSCREEN, WATER BOTTLE AND A SNACK! WHERE: ROSE HARRIS PARK, CLERMONT Storytime from 9:20am Sprinklers from 10am
The First 5 Forever program, a state-wide initiative delivered by Isaac Libraries, provides strong early literacy foundations for all children aged between 0-5 years. For more information visit isaac.qld.gov.au and slq.qld.gov.au/first5forever
ON THE SHELF Contributed by Laura Crichton
CODE A DANCE PARTY WITH CODE.ORG Are you an aspiring choreographer who also loves coding? You can create a cool dance party to share with friends through Code.org. Choose your characters and code their dance steps to songs performed by Ariana Grande, Keith Urban, Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Madonna and more. Star Wars fans can use Code.org to learn to program droids and create their own Star Wars game in a galaxy far, far away. There’s also coding activities for Minecraft enthusiasts and fans of Anna and Elsa from Frozen. Code.org is a not for profit organisation dedicated to promoting online coding resources and aims to engage students in computer science. You can access the Code.org eresource through the Library, Arts and Culture link on the Isaac Regional Council website at https:// www.isaac.qld.gov.au/library-arts-andculture/e-resources.
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - LIZ BYRSKI It seems that all good writers have a background in journalism and Australian author, Liz Byrski took this path before she became a full-time novelist. Byrski was born in England and began working at 16 as a secretary then moved on to be a reporter for a local newspaper. She took up freelance writing after her children were born. In 1981, Byrski and her family moved from England to Australia, settling at Perth. Byrski was a freelance journalist and writer for a variety of newspapers and magazines. She was also a broadcaster and an executive producer with ABC Radio. Byrski’s first fiction book, Gang of Four, was published in 2004 and her second novel, Food, Sex & Money was released the following year.
• At the End of the Day by Liz Byrski
Her newest novel, At the End of the Day is about two strangers being stranded together on a disrupted flight home to Perth and find they have a lot in common.
• Black Ice by Brad Thor
But life back in Perth is not smooth sailing.
• Blind Tiger by Sandra Brown
There are secrets from their pasts that neither wants to face.
NEW ARRIVALS New books in adult fiction include:
• The Butler by Danielle Steel • Jailhouse Lawyer by James Patterson
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POP UP @ THE SPRINKLER PARTY Parents of littlelies – clear your diary for
play and getting wet under the sprinklers.
Wednesday 17 November to enjoy a Pop Up @
Story Time starts at 9.20am and the sprinklers
The Sprinkler Party.
will be turned on from 10am. Bring along a
During October and November, Isaac Libraries
picnic blanket, hat, sunscreen, water bottle,
staff will be holding Pop Up @ The Sprinkler
snacks, towels and togs.
Party throughout the Isaac region.
The Pop Up @ The Sprinkler Party is part of
A Pop Up @ The Sprinkler Party will be held at
the First Five Forever program, a state-wide
Rose Harris Park from 9am to 11am on
initiative delivered by Isaac Libraries to provide
17 November.
strong literacy foundations for all children aged
Come along for a fun morning of Story Time,
between zero and five years.
DATE CLAIMERS 2021 NOVEMBER • 12 St Mary’s Parish Christmas Fair. 5PM till late @ St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School • 17 Clermont Bears Junior Rugby League. AGM @ Clermont Sports Field. 5.15PM • 19 CWA catchup @ CWA Hall 28 Sirius Street, Clermont. 9.30AM to 11.30AM • 20 Clermont Races - Country Stampede @ Pepperina Park. 11AM • 27 Light It Up for Lung Cancer Fundraiser Walk - Hoods Lagoon. 6.30PM. Contact Candice 0427 523 830 DECEMBER • 3 Christmas in the Park @ Centenary Park. 5.30PM to 10PM • 4 Clermont Community Markets @ Anglican Church. From 8AM • 13 Christmas Lights Competition - entries close. Register online at https://suqld.eventsair.com/cclc2021/ or collect an entry form from any of Clermont’s schools. • 17 CWA catchup @ CWA Hall 28 Sirius Street, Clermont. 9.30AM to 11.30AM
The Clermont Bears Juniors Rugby League
AGM
All positions have all been vacated and need to be filled for the 2022 season WHEN: Wednesday 17th of November 2021 WHERE: Clermont Sports field (top canteen) TIME: 5.15pm for a 5.30pm start If you will not be able to attend, please feel free to PM the Facebook page for more information The QLD Ambulance Service is organising a ‘Multi Casualty Exercise’ on Thursday 18 November 2021 with the other triple 000 organisations (QPS, QFES & SES) for the senior students of the Clermont State High School as a learning experience what dangerous driving can result in. The exercise will start at 10am near the Clermont Aerodrome. If you require further information please contact Clermont Police Station on 4983 4444
SPORTS NEWS GOLF NEWS On Saturday we played STROKE. Sponsored by Ryan Nunan. Winner: R. McKay Runner-up: B. Kenny
CLERMONT CLAY TARGET
SSAA CLERMONT BRANCH
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.
The SSAA Clermont Branch 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 is welcome to attend. You can also find us on Facebook @SSAA Clermont Branch Inc.
RELIGIOUS NOTICES UNITING CHURCH No service on 14 November. Change of service time on 21 November to 11am. Service time 8am each Sunday unless stated otherwise. Contact: Heather James 0429 641 897 Address: Cnr Capella and Box Streets Website: clermontcapellauc.org.au NEW CREATION CHURCH CLERMONT Service time: Sundays, 10:30am Address: Scout Hall, Daintree Street Ps Trevor and Roxanne Cole: 4983 3980 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 LIFE CHURCH Service time: Sundays, 9am
Address: 58 Capella Street Office: Monday and Tuesday, 4983 2926 Pastor 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 SAINT MARY’S CHURCH First, third, fourth Sundays of the Month – Mass 8am Second and fifth Saturdays of the Month – Mass 6pm ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICES ALL SAINTS’ CLERMONT All other Sundays Morning Prayer 9am Markets in Church Grounds September 11. Everyone is welcome to attend Contact: Bob Polsen (Warden) 0427 831 676 Address: Cnr Daintree and Capricorn Streets www.facebook.com/clermontanglican
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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.
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.
KILCUMMIN STATE SCHOOL TEACHER AIDE Permanent Part-Time 25 hours per week
We are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher Aide to join our team commencing January 2022. The ideal applicant will be energetic and self-motivated and have a genuine interest in helping our students succeed. Please submit a current CV with two references, and a maximum two-page document addressing “How you will be assessed” from the role description, outlining why you would be a suitable candidate. An application package with the role description is available from the school. If you have any queries, please contact the Principal on 0457 169 868. Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 28th November 2021 and can be returned to, “Confidential” Attention: Leanne Noble, Kilcummin State School, 190 East West Road, CLERMONT, 4721 or by email to: principal@kilcumminss.eq.edu.au Confirmation of employment is conditional upon the preferred applicant being issued with a Suitability Card from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian.
CLERMONT COMMUNITY HOUSING AND OTHER SERVICES INC WOULD LIKE TO INVITE INTERESTED PEOPLE TO A FREE WORKSHOP ON SUICIDE PREVENTION. safeTALK Training In Suicide Alertness safeTALK is a half day training in suicide alertness. It helps recognise a person with thoughts of suicide and connects them with resources to keep people safer from suicide. Participants don’t need any formal preparation to attend training – anyone age 15 or older who wants to make a difference can learn safeTALK steps. How safeTALK works Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t want to die - they are looking for a way to work through the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they usually invite others to help them in making choice for life. safeTALK teaches people to recognise these invitations, engage with the person having thoughts of suicide, and connect them with resources to help them be safer from suicide. These resources could include health care professionals, first responders, or crisis line workers - among many others who have suicide intervention training. safeTALK training features both presentations and interactive elements. Trainers will facilitate participants’ involvement through: • Trainer presentations Workshop to be held at the CCHAOSI Office at • Diverse selection of audio-visuals 2 Lime Street Clermont 4721 on: • Interactive discussion and questions WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 24 BETWEEN 8:30 – 12:30 Free Tickets are available by booking on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/safetalk-training-in-suicide-alertness-tickets-166596148565 or if unable to book online you can ring or email CCHAOSI - 4983 3400 or administration@cchaosi.com.au
A Piano Tree Project - Strong Minds Strong Community funded by the Queensland Health through the Tackling Regional Adversity Through Integrated Care Program Supported by Clermont Community Housing and Other Services Inc administration@cchaosi.com.au or ph. 4983 3400