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Friday March 27, 2015

Clermont’s proud World War II veterans The Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) in 2015 has taken on a large and ambitious community project to photograph all World War II veterans in Australia. There are 3500 photographer members of AIPP Australia wide and the RSL estimate there are 14,000 WWII veterans still alive in Australia. Each veteran will receive a complimentary print in a presentation folder to commemorate their service given some 75 years ago, reinforcing in the ANZAC tradition, “We will remember them”.The Australian War Memorial is a strong partner with the RSL and the AIPP in this project.Tim Sullivan, the Assistant Director, Branch Head National Collection of the Australian War Memorial, wrote, “The Australian War

Memorial will archive the images taken for the Reflections: Honouring our World War II Veterans project. The images will be kept for posterity and accessible to the veterans and their families, and to researchers in the future. It is an appropriate addition to the Memorial’s collections as we commemorate a Century of Service by Australians in our military forces, and honour all those Australians who served in the Second World War.”Thanks to Townsville photographer Robert Hiette for kicking off the photography of the Reflections Project on 28 February. We have received some feedback already from relatives of the veterans photographed in Clermont,

saying how everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience and were looking forward to receiving their complimentary photographs. Robert’s work and images are the first of the 10,000 veterans to be photographed nation wide over the next four months.The group image above features all of Clermont's surviving WWII Veterans that registered with the project to have their photographs taken.Please spread the word about this project to any WWII Veterans and get them involved in the Reflections project. Go to https://aippveterans.com/veterans to register.

Photo courtsey of Robert Hiette

Pictured back row left to right: Walter (Dave) Murphy, Charles Oats, Arthur Lawrence and Roy Richardson. Front left to right: Theodore Williams, George Barker and Ivan Bettridge.

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Isaac Regional Council Easter closuresIsaac Regional Council would like to advise Isaac communities of the following closures during the Easter break.

Office, depots, libraries, landfill sites and transfer stations will be closed:

Friday April 3, Saturday April 4 and Monday April 6

Moranbah Recycle Shop will be closed:

Friday April 3 and Saturday April 4

Photographer Robert Hiette reflects on his ‘Reflections’ shoot in Clermont...

Public Notices

GRAHAM WEBB,Acting Chief Executive Officer

For further information please contact 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).

them. We had no idea why we were there.“We got along good with them. We were camped in big barracks. It was pretty free – we used to go over and mix with them and talk to them. There was no land fighting there. The Japanese couldn’t bomb us because of the low cloud. When the Japanese bombed, they bombed the village, not the barracks due to the low cloud. If they had bombed the barracks, God knows what would have happened as we would not have had time to get out. But I enjoyed it up there, apart from the bad malaria.One of my mates died when he got the bad one, but all I done was lost a kidney.“Then we went back to Australia and went to Bougainville. Bougainville was not a very nice place - 40 diggers killed and 400 wounded in five months”.Post war, Ivan resumed working at Blair Athol coal mine until his retirement. In his later life, Ivan established himself as somewhat of a celebrity in Clermont, having a park named in his honour. Since his retirement, he has nurtured a small man-made nature reserve of native trees on the outskirts of town. He used to manage the upkeep of the park with his trusty push mower until the union at the mine bought him a ride on mower and later upgraded him to a bigger vehicle.When chatting to Ivan, you get the message that he’s a man very strong to his convictions when he speaks of his beloved Clermont.

Daughter’s commentsIvan's daughter, Susie, wrote to John de Rooy after the shoot.

“The camaraderie these gentlemen had and still have is astounding and it really should make every Australian proud that we were lucky enough to have men of this calibre fight for our Country as we currently know it.“Although the photo shoot was an emotional experience for both the veterans and their families that were there with them, the encounter was truly heart-warming and I, like most other Australians, will make sure that their service will never be forgotten. The professional photographs being made by AIPP photographers is a wonderful gesture to remember them by.“Speaking on behalf of my family, we are extremely proud of our Dad/Granddad and we are also just as proud to be Australian. “Lest we Forget.”

Pictured is Ivan Bettridge Photo courtesy of Robert Hiette

This small community is home to seven of Australia's living WWII Veterans – Walter (Dave) Murphy, (94), Roy Richardson (94), George Barker (91), Charles Oats (91), Ivan Bettridge (91), Theodore Williams (90) and Arthur Lawrence (89).The ‘Reflections’ project was as big a deal for me as it was for the Vets. Clermont is my birthplace and despite leaving 44 years ago at the age of eleven, I still have sentimental ties to the town. Being such a small community, the photo session we had arranged on 28 February at the Clermont RSL turned out to be quite a social event for the diggers.As related by their loved ones, they were all very much looking forward to the occasion.Despite the size of the town and with limited mobility, these mates don’t get the opportunity to come together very often, so the shoot was a wonderful event for them, albeit quite exhausting for most.I made time to chat to each of these gentle heroes. Each had their stories to tell – most chose not to talk much about their active service, but more about their life before and after.

Ivan’s comments...Ivan Bettridge, recalls some of his experiences…“I served in the Army, 26th Battalion, ‘A’Company. First they sent me to Thursday Island, then into the centre of Dutch New Guinea. At that time it was controlled by the Dutch and it was a political prison camp from Indonesia.They had Javanese Police guarding

Isaac Regional Council Anzac Day closuresIsaac Regional Council would like to advise Isaac communities of the following closures for Anzac Day.

Libraries, landfill sites and transfer stations and the Moranbah Recycle Shop will be closed:

Saturday April 25

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LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

Join your local libraryYou 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.

On the Shelf

Contact Clermont Library Phone 4983 4746 or email Clermont.library@isaac.qld.gov.au

Opening HoursMonday 8.30am to 5pmTuesday 8.30am to 5pmWednesday 8.30am to 8pmThursday 8.30am to 5pm

Friday 8.30am to 5pmSaturday 9am to 12pmSunday Closed

For more information phone 4846 3746 or 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227)

Where: Clermont Library

Date: Monday 9 February 2015

Time: Android tablets 10.15am – 11.15am Ipads 11.30pm – 12.30pm

Exploring iPad and Android TabletsWant to learn something new on your iPad or Android tablet?

Want to use an iPad or Android Tablet?

Our next FREE workshop will be exploring iPads and Android tablets.

Poppies flourish at Clermont LibraryIf you have been into the Clermont Library recently, you may have noticed red poppies ‘flowering’ around the place. The Clermont Library has embraced ‘the call to arms’ put out by The Isaac Libraries Regional Library Service to local communities to help make 500 poppies to commemorate the Centenary of the Anzacs. The poppies will also be used to commemorate Remembrance Day in November.

The Clermont Library has also set a goal of making 500 poppies for its Red Poppy display and invites the community to attend poppy making workshops. The number of poppies made for the display reached 100 mid-last week.

The Clermont Library will hold poppy making workshops on Wednesdays from 2pm to 3pm and Saturdays from 9.30am to 10.30am, but drop-ins will be welcome at any time. The Clermont Library will have a variety of paper, crochet, felt, material, knitting patterns and other craft resources for everyone to use in making poppies at workshops.

If you have a spare moment while in town waiting for the car to be serviced or feel like getting together with friends, grab a coffee and drop-in to make a few poppies. Young children are welcome to join in and create an easier version of a poppy.

ANZAC100 Library EventANZAC100 Library Event is an exhibition about Queensland Wartime Romances, and is currently touring the Isaac region. The Wartime Romances Exhibition is a collection of photo-storyboards of World Wars I and World War II Romance.

You can view Queensland wedding photographs from the WWI and WWII eras at the Clermont Library until Friday April 17.

Library closed over EasterThe Clermont Library will be closed during Easter from Friday April 3 to Monday April 6.

Free Ipad and android tablet workshops at Clermont LibraryThe Clermont Library’s free Technology Trendsetter workshops on android tablets and ipads have been very popular and will be held fortnightly – stay tuned for workshop dates.

Separate workshops have been held on android tablets and Ipads and these workshops aim to teach participants how to use an iPad/android tablet, or for those who are familiar with using an Ipad/android tablet - perhaps learn something new about ipads/android tablets.

Bookings for both workshops are essential and to make a booking, call the Clermont Library on 4846 3746.

New arrivalsClermont Library continues to receive new books, DVDS and other items on a regular basis. As the recent arrivals are in demand and are borrowed out frequently, if you would like us to hold a book, please ask staff to reserve the book for you so that you don’t miss out.

Recent arrivals in adult non-fiction include the following:The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel JoyceWhen Queenie Hennessy discovers that Harold Fry is walking the length of England to save her, and all she has to do is wait, she is shocked. Her note had explained she was dying. How can she wait?

Bhalla Strand by Sarah MaineHarriet Deveraux returns to the family home of Bhalla House on a remote Scottish island estate following the death of her parents.Torn between selling the house and turning it into a hotel, Harriet undertakes urgent repairs, but accidently uncovers human remains.

Robert B. Parker’s The Bridge by Robert KnottTerritorial Marshals Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch are back in Appaloosa and their job enforcing the law has been exceptionally quiet. But all that is about to change.

Bookings for Children’s ProgramsIt is essential to book for all children’s programs to ensure the group is kept to a manageable number and there are enough resources. Bookings for the children’s programs can be made by phoning the Clermont Library on 4983 4746 or email Clermont.library@isaac.qld.gov.au Bookings are required for all activities and all children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian, as per the Isaac Regional Library Service – Children and Young Adults Policy. Copies of the policy are available at the Clermont Library.

Until next time, see you at the Library. Sue, Laura, Jo and Chloe

Library events calendar onlineTo keep up with Isaac Library events go to www.isaac.qld.gov.au/library-programs

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Clermont Community Housing & Other Services IncAGENTS for: Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support Emergency Relief Vouchers, Emergency Housing, Low Income Housing

Opening Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 12.30pm-2.55pm Wednesday: 12.30pm-2pm

Phone: 4983 3400 2 Lime Street, “Lagoona”

Tai Chi For HealthRegular Wednesday ClassesAt the Senior Citizen’s Hall

Advanced: 9-10amIntermediate: 10-11amBeginners: 11-12am (as required)

All welcome. Gold coin donation.For more information please contact: Sue Flynn on 49833472 or 0418 719198.

CWA Hall 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.

Children love Baby Bounce, Storytime and Craft and Rhymetime

Have you recently moved to Clermont with a young family

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.

Rhymetime is held from 9.30am to 10am every Tuesday for children

up to five years old, where they can sing and dance to nursery

rhyme songs.

Baby Bounce is held on Thursday from 9.30am to 10am and is aimed at children aged up to two years.

Baby Bounce is a chance for parents to interact with their 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.

Phone 4983 4746 or email Clermont.library@isaac.qld.gov.au for more information.

Is there anyone in Clermont with spare time?The residents and staff of Monash Lodge would love to see you.

You could VOLUNTEER, to visit us as there are many things you could do for us as well as chatting. Please just call in on us.

All ages welcome, and as much time as you can spare.

FOUNDSmall, light brown tool bag.

Found near football grounds.

Various tools

Please phone 4983 2798

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SPORTS NEWS

Clermont Sports CentreGeneral Session TimetableFebruary 23 to March 31

Jupiter Street Clermont 07 4983 1422All classes included in gym membership or $15 for casual passesBert’s Place Kids Club– Childcare daily hours. 0-5yrs. Tuesday to Friday. Bookings essential.

MondayRevolution express 30 mins 9.30amPilates Level 1 matwork 11amBeach volleyball 6.30pmYoga beginners 6.30pmTRX 7.30pm

TuesdayLadies volleyball 9.15am/10.15am Rip 1 hour 5.45pm Revolution express 30 mins 6.30pm Ballroom/Latin dance 1½hrs 7pm fees apply Wednesday Revolution 9.30am Pregnancy Pilates 11.15am Pilates level 1 mat work 5.15pm THUMP beginners 6pm Revolution spin 1 hour 7pm

Thursday Ballroom/Latin Dance 9.30am fees apply Kids Ballroom/Latin dance 4pm 45 mins Junior mixed indoor volleyball 8-14yrs 5.30pm Mixed Indoor volleyball 6.30pm & 7.30pm

FridayRevolution express 9.15am Yoga 10am Yoga over 55’s 11amTRX mixed skill level class 5.45pmBallroom/Latin dance 6.30pm 1 hour

Saturday THUMP L2-L3 45 mins 8.30am TRX 9.15am Rip 10.30am 1 hours Power Yoga 10.30am SundayYoga 10.30amPregnancy Pilates 5.30pmRevolution 6.30pm

CLASS DESCRIPTIONSTRX 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 Fixture Season 1 draws 6pm & 7pm. Feb-June.

Junior Mixed Indoor Volleyball 8 to 14 years. Nominations now open. $6.00 per week and $15.00 registration fee. Thursday afternoons 5.30pm.

Indoor Volleyball Fixtures Season 1 draw runs Thursday nights throughout Term 1 and 2 start time 6.30pm and 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. Yoga A class for everyone! Ages 5-90+! 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 ESSENTIAL. $15 for casuals, $6.00 for children up to 14 years (power yoga is not suitable for children under 10 years of age).

Tight Arse Tuesdays $7.00 gym passes and squash. Don’t get offended get active!

Pregnancy Pilates A low impact pilates class which focuses on pelvic floor, posture, 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.

Ballroom & Latin dance classes Fees apply for all participants. $10 for members, $15 for casuals. Multi class passes are available for a discounted rate. Classes run Feb to late March. Private lessons are available upon request.

Childcare now available Bert’s Place Kids Club operates Tue-Fri. Bookings are essential. 0-5years of age. School age kids welcome during school holidays.

7 Jupiter St Clermont, 07 4983 1422

admin@clermontsportscentre.comwww.clermontsportscentre.comDon’t forget to like our Facebook page for class changes and updates.

Clermont Branch IncWanting to become a member? Contact Frances on 4983 1478.

We shoot on the 2nd 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.

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Clermont Tigers Football Club (Soccer) Further information or to contact the Club:• Check out our FaceBook

page ‘Clermont Tigers Junior Football Club’

• ‘Like’ us for up-to-date messages or post your queries

• Email clermonttigers@gmail.com• Phone Jackie Martin 0409947324

Come along and see who’s kicking around the oval in the black and yellow jerseys! Clermont Tigers Hear us Roar!

Clermont Clay Target ClubMonthly 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 Tennis ClubContact Sandra Strohfeldt 4983 1435 or Robert Holmes 0448 831 694.

Madabout FitnessMonthly Timetable MarchAll classes and open gym are $12.5041 James Road, ClermontMadonna 0448 007 263

Monday 9.45am Gut and Butt Blast4.30pm – 5.30pm WOD5.45pm Gut and Butt Blast

Tuesday 4.30pm – 5.30pm WOD6pm Aqua Fit6pm – 9pm Open Gym

Wednesday 9.45am Lets Lift4.30pm– 5.30pm WOD5.45pm Lets Lift

Thursday 5.45pm H.I.I.T.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 GymOpen gym is only available to Madabout Fitness clientele.

Class DescriptionGut and Butt Blastis 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 GymThis 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.

Lets LiftThis 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.

Mad GRITThis is a 30min program incorporating core, strength and cardio based exercise, ideal for total fitness development.

THUMP BoxingIs 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 Bowls ClubFor information, membership and bookings please call Corey on 0448 471 654.

Vets GolfFifteen vets played a 3 Ball Ambrose dfp and the winners were Doug Lawrence, Tony Henn and Kathy McGuiness. Run downs to Peter Werner, Bill Moller and Beryl Maguire.

Next week hit off at 9.30am as usual.

Vets please note out next Social Day will be Thursday April 2 with bbq to follow. As this is the Thursday before Easter the stalwarts will then be able to play in the Chicken Run in the afternoon.

Clermont Junior GolfThis Saturday March 28 will be our first Junior Coaching Clinic for 2015. Start time will be 8am. We will need parents who wish for their children to take part, confirm with either Toni 0438 689 919 or Natalie 0422 621 852 before Friday March 27. Please keep an eye on your emails as details for the clinic will also be sent via email.

**Please note**Parents please ensure your children arrive for junior golf 30 mins prior to tee off time. This will ensure your green fees are paid prior to tee off and also that your child is not left to play alone.

Results March 21:3Holes Div 1 Nett winner C. MahoneyNett runner up H. MahoneyPutts Noah Gouge3 Holes Div 2 Nett winner M. ThornburyNett runner up K. WaereaPutts K. Waerea6 Holes Nett winner B. MahoneyNett runner up L .DanielsPutts B. Mahoney18 Holes Nett winner E. Marteene

Congratulations to Wade, Erin and Lachlan for competing at the Blackwater Open on the March 14. You all played a great round which is a fantastic start for the season.

Please contact Toni McFarlane 0438 689 919 or email clermontjuniorgolf@gmail.com for any further information.

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Clermont Rifle Association IncResults for 300 metres Clermont Range March 22

NB: Highest scores possible are: Fullbore 105.21, F class 126.21

Fullbore score L. Robinson 103.9C. Solomon 102.7L. Solomon 96.4

F Class scoreN. Byrne 120.7T. Klupfel 107.2B. Hyde 89.1S. Mackay 57.4 (10 shot only)J. Thornhill 53.2 (10 shot only)M. Willamson 49.1 (10 shot only)

Next Sunday 400 metres. 8:30am start.

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

THE CLERMONT GOLD & COAL FESTIVAL

NEED INTERESTED PEOPLE WITH GREAT IDEAS FOR THE FESTIVAL TO GO AHEAD AND HAPPEN WITH FRESH IDEAS AND NEW SUGGESTIONS.

RING: DANNY McKAY 4983 1880

EMAIL: Suggestions to: olgadunn38@bigpond.com

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SCHOOL NEWS

Clermont State SchoolStudent of the week:

St Joseph’s SchoolStudent of the Week:

Prep: Cabe Stewart for the persistence that you have shown this week to learn the letter ‘e’.Year 1: Noah Gouge for your dedication to your school work over the last few weeks. Year 3: Darcie Moore for the effort you have put into your writing this week. Billy Harrold for making a special effort this week to model how to be positive and to show what it

means to have helpful thoughts.Year 4: Griff Williams for the consistent effort you have been putting into your work this week.Principal’s Award: Will McMahon for showing a mature and caring attitude to others.

Prep B: Owen R for your active participation and helpful manner during reading groups. Keep it up.P/1W: Tom L for working hard to communicate through the use of sign language.1S: Tyler A for trying his best, and aiming for success in all English lessons the week.2W: Ryan M for trying his best and being the maths superstar all week.2/3A: Zeb B for great maths work and always trying his best.3/4B: Tristan A for great use of strategies to solve maths problems.3/4M: Bradley S for fantastic improvements on your spelling and number facts. Keepup the hard work.4/5F: Emily T for writing sensational sizzling starts in different context. Well done Emily!5/6J: Angel M for working hard at learning how to do common fractions. Well done!6C: Konor W for showing creativity in his writing and always working hard.LOTE: Heidi K (3/4M) for her excellent effort and completing all set work. Tyler S (5/6J) for a great attitude in class and doing his best with all tasks.

Making Jesus Real

Ellie Howard for your leadership in the BIYs’ MJR group.

Ellie Howard for going out of your way to help others during the week.

Dustin Lonergan for the way that you always offer to help your friends.

Maddison Seawright for showing patience and kindness when helping a Year 1 boy during St Joseph’s Feast day activities.

Lochlan Zanatta for helping your friends and teachers without being asked.

POSITION AVAILABLEA position exists for an experienced Office Manager

for a local small business in Clermont.Experience with QuickBooks or similar is essential,

as is previous experience in an office environment. This is a full time position and a three month trial period will

apply. Please forward resume to:

The Office ManagerPO Box 173

Clermont Qld 4721Email: team_manley@bigpond.com

Phone: 07-4983 3683 Fax: 07-4983 2764

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Isaac State Emergency Service needs your help

In times of disaster the State Emergency Service are always there to lend a helping hand, and now they are calling for your help.

Local SES controller, Alex McPhee said the Isaac SES is currently looking for volunteers.

“In the last two years numbers have more than halved, dropping from 155 to just 68 members, covering an area of 58,862 square kilometres,” said Mr McPhee.

“Ideally we would like to have 160 members for a region the size of Isaac, with that many members we would be able to respond to requests for assistance and share the workload.”

During the recent category 5 Tropical Cyclone Marcia, Isaac SES volunteers were called upon to assist Council crews in door knocking coastal communities.

Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker thanked the SES crews for their hard work.

“The Isaac SES crews did an amazing job during Tropical Cyclone Marcia, not only in our own region but further south, with crews deployed to Yeppoon and Rockhampton,” said Mayor Baker.

“It’s in times like these that we get a swift reminder of how important their work is and I am encouraging Isaac residents to consider volunteering for the SES.”

Local SES controller Alex McPhee said the Isaac SES have depots in Moranbah, Nebo, Clermont, Dysart, Middlemount, St Lawrence, Carmila and Green Hill and welcome volunteers aged 13 years and over and with a variety of skill sets.

“It doesn’t matter if you are a computer wiz, a tradesman or even a stay at home parent, there is a wide

variety of roles to suit all kinds of skills,” he said.

“When you become a volunteer with SES you gain valuable life skills and training with a registered organisation that can be carried through to the workforce, with many of the courses being nationally accredited.”

For more information about joining SES in the Isaac region, contact Local SES Controller Alex McPhee on 0412 880 577.

SES ready to be deployed to cyclone ravaged Yeppoon and Rockhampton.

Isaac SES crews lending a hand during Tropical Cyclone Marcia.

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HEALTH MATTERS

Measles alert for Brisbane

On March 10, Queensland Health was notified of a diagnosed case of measles with possible contacts around Brisbane and potentially elsewhere. The person with measles was infectious when he visited a number of public places, including a café, hotel, Suncorp stadium and a shopping village between March 1 and March 9.

Efforts were made to contact people known to have been in the area as residents visiting the above premises in particular needed to be alert for symptoms. People who may have come into contact with the patient and who are uncertain of their immunity to measles are asked to speak to their GP immediately.

A representative from Queensland Health said given the large numbers of people potentially exposed, further measles cases could present in Brisbane or elsewhere over the next few weeks. However, if people are adequately vaccinated with two recorded doses of Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine, they are very unlikely to get the disease. People who are unsure or have concerns about their immunity to measles should contact their doctor to check whether they have had both vaccines.

Measles facts:

• Measles is one of the most infectious of all communicable diseases and is spread by tiny droplets through coughing and sneezing.

• Measles is a highly contagious, serious disease caused by a virus.

• In 1980, before widespread vaccination, measles caused an estimated 2.6 million deaths each year.

• The disease remains one of the leading causes of death among young children globally, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine.

• Approximately 145 700 people died from measles in 2013 – mostly children under the age of 5.

• True measles is a serious viral infection that causes fever, cough, runny nose, then a red spotty rash and sore eyes a few days later.

• Symptoms usually start around 7 to 10 days after infection but sometimes longer

• Measles can make people very unwell and although complications are uncommon they can be very serious.

• Approximately 30% of adults with measles will be hospitalised.

• It can be a severe illness even in otherwise healthy adolescents and young adults.

• Due to recent outbreaks of measles overseas, travellers should get vaccinated before travelling.

Most measles-related deaths are caused by complications associated

with the disease. Complications are more common in children under the age of 5, or adults over the age of 20. The most serious complications include blindness, encephalitis (an infection that causes brain swelling), severe diarrhoea and related dehydration, ear infections, or severe respiratory infections such as pneumonia. Severe measles is more likely among poorly nourished young children, especially those with insufficient vitamin A, or whose immune systems have been weakened by HIV/AIDS or other diseases.

In populations with high levels of malnutrition and a lack of adequate health care, up to 10% of measles cases result in death. Women infected while pregnant are also at risk of severe complications and the pregnancy may end in miscarriage or preterm delivery. People who recover from measles are immune for the rest of their lives.

Anyone who develops measles-like symptoms should contact their GP for advice. It is very important to call the medical practice first to say you could have measles, so that staff can take precautions to avoid spreading the disease to others.

For more information on the measles virus visit: http://access.health.qld.gov.au/hid/infectionsandparasites/viralinfections/measles_fs.asp or contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

And remember…. Protect, Prevent, Live Well

CLERMONT & DISTRICT SERVICEMEN’S CLUB

Opening hours are 5.30pm to 6.30pm Wednesday and 5.30pm until late on Friday.

Come on down and join us on a Friday night for a quiet drink and a chat. Our AGM will be held on Friday March 27 starting at 7.30pm. All members welcome to attend.

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MARCH28 Paint & Sip night, Scout Hall

APRIL10-19 National Youth Week11 Clermont Rodeo15 Clermont Cattle Sale15 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting25 Anzac Day25 Peak Downs Lodge Anzac Day ceremony 6pm30 Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge

MAY1 Tourism Awards dinner1-3 Blair Athol Bush Sports 70 years2 Drought Angels fundraiser6 CWA Cent Sale13 Clermont Cattle Sale13 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting15 Cattlemen’s Challenge Field Day - Paringa feedlot16 Clermont Showgirl judging and High Tea21 Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge23 Community Golf Day - Clermont Golf Club26 Clermont Show Sale25-27 Clermont Show

JUNE6-7 Clermont Pony Club Campdraft School and Campdraft7 Mistake Creek State School fun run11 Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge11-14 Clermont Gold Cup Campdraft17 Clermont Cattle Sale17 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting18 Clermont Patchworkers Annual Cent Sale20 CHASS Showgirl & Rural Ambassador judging and dinner

JULY4 Paint & Sip Night, Scout Hall

JULY cont22 Clermont Cattle Sale22 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting23 Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge31 Hopgood Charolais Bull Sale

AUGUST14 Community Golf Day - Clermont Golf Club 19 Clermont Cattle Sale19 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting23 - 28 Clermont ICPA Sports camp

SEPTEMBER5 Anglican Church Spring Time afternoon tea and Cent Sale8 Kilcummin/Twin Hills Roundtable12 QCWA 90 Year’s Celebration 16 Clermont Cattle Sale16 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting22 Clermont Bull Sale

OCTOBER8 Burenda Angus/Brangus Bull Sale14 Clermont Cattle Sale14 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting28 Clermont Beef Expo and Billa Park Simmental Bull Sale

NOVEMBER 6 St Mary’s Christmas Fair7 Community Golf Day - Clermont Golf Club10 Mistake Creek Roundtable18 Clermont Cattle Sale18 Clermont Community & Business Group meeting20-22 Art Exhibition Clermont Civic Centre Supper Room DECEMBER9 Clermont Cattle Sale

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HOCH & WILKINSON—CLERMONT’S LOCAL & INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

Next Clermont Cattle Sale: Wednesday 15th April 2015

RENTALS: 0428 153 400 OFFICE: 07 4983 1555 SALES: 0417 082 448 www.hochandwilkinson.com www.facebook.com/weloveclermont www.realestate.com.au

45 Mimosa Street

$450 p/w 5 2 3 $260 p/w 2 1 1

20 Nugget Lane

48 French Street

$275 p/w 3 1 -

10 Karmoo Street

$250 p/w 4 1 1

65/47 McDonald Flat Road

$199,000 Neg 4 2 2

4 beds with built ins / 2 bathrooms / modern open plan design /

1 garage / 1 carport

28 Mimosa Street

$280,000 Neg 3 1 -

3 bedrooms, main with walk in / new kitchen / new bathroom / split system air con / 756m2 block

14 Douglass Street

$250,000 Neg 3 1 3

3 bedrooms fully air con’d / spacious bathroom / front deck / 2 bay lock-

able shed / fully fenced 805m2 block

Meetings 2015

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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

Religious Notices New Creation Fellowship Clermont‘Come As You Are’Service time 10am SundaysScout Hall, Daintree StreetPS Trevor & Roxanne Cole4983 3980

Sonrise Central QueenslandJoin Us!

Sunday Service 9amHorse Riding Wednesday 3.30pmKids Club Friday 4pm-5.30pmCLAW Youth Friday 7pm-9pm58 Capella Street, ClermontWe 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 ChurchMarch Saturday 28 6pmAprilSunday 5 Easter Sunday 7am Saturday 11 6pmSaturday 18 6pmSunday 26 8am

Anglican Church Service - All Saints’ Clermont Morning PrayerSundays 9amWednesdays 9:30 am

Eucharist 4th Saturday of monthFr. Honorio 6pm

Sunday March 29 Palm SundayEcumenical service at All Saints’ 9amMorning tea after service

For Hire of Anglican Church Hall call 4983 1435

Uniting ChurchCnr Capella and Box StreetsSunday worship 8am

Easter Services April 02 Maundy Thursday 6.30 pmService with meal includedRSVP 31st March Phone 49831960Gold coin donation appreciatedApril 03 Good Friday Walk 3 pmbeginning at All Saints Anglican ChurchApril 05 Easter Sunday 8 amgregoryuniting.org.auPHONE: 4983 3445

Clermont Pensioners League meet every 2nd Monday of the month at the Senior Citizens Hall at 2pm.

Clermont Pottery Club meets every Monday night from 7.30pm. Enquiries phone Debbie Watson on 4983 2761.

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.

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.

SSAA meetings held at the Range on 3rd Sunday of the month at 12 midday.

Clermont SHS P&C meetings are held on 3rd Monday of each month starting at 6.30pm in Admin Building.

Monash Lodge Inc meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4pm at Monash Lodge.

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.

Clermont Senior Citizens Association hold their meeting on the 4th Thursday after activities at 11am.Clermont Rodeo will be holding their AGM on Saturday March 21 at 10.30am at the Heritage Building at Clermont Showgrounds. All interested are invited to attend.

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.

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