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August 11, 2022
The Northern Rivers Times
NEWS
A resounding win LARA LEAHY Glenn Cox had never won anything big, but after entering a competition at Ballina RSL, he is the proud owner of a new shiny red Hyundai Venue Active! Although the win was not without a few extra nail biting moments. A few Saturday nights ago, Glenn was one of three lucky winners that were selected to draw a prize. He won the big prize on the night, $500. But that wasn’t all - he then made it to the big major prize draw a couple of weeks later with 26 other people. All 27 contestants were called out to take a numbered seat. Then each contestant came out in order to select and open a safe, one of which held the grand prize of a car. Glenn was in hot seat number 18, so he watched 17 safes open with no car apparent. Then Glenn
had his turn. Glenn had chosen his safe earlier, and it had remained intact. He got to his selection, but on turning the key, it got stuck. Jiggling it, only made the key snap off in the safe. They had to stop the live Facebook feed to sort it out. Finally the safe door
was accessible and Glenn could open it. Inside was a balloon and a photo of the car, he had won! “It’s the biggest thing I have ever won,” Glenn said. Clare, the promotions manager at Ballina RSL was handing out the prizes said, “You could see the shock on
his face, it was a great moment.” Glenn reflects on the last week, “I have felt amazing, ever since I won it, I’ve been waking up happy and looking forward to it, and now I’ve got it I’m still so glad that I won.” Even after the win there was one final
drawn out occurrence, “When I went to pick up the car, the people at the dealership didn’t know anything about it, and they said go and wait over there. They went to find out about what was happening,” Glenn said, “I saw the red car, and thought that’s probably mine.” Sure enough, Jonathan, the man with the number plates, showed up with a drill and screwdrivers and it was. It didn’t take long and the paperwork and a tutorial on the features were done and some photos were taken. Then Glenn got to drive away in his latest acquisition. “I went to Lismore and back for my first drive with my mother,” Glenn said, but he has larger trips planned. Namely a trip to the Gold Coast with his sister, to visit friends in Newcastle and to see his brother in Melbourne, who he “hasn’t had the chance to visit yet.”
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Casino BMX Club The Casino BMX Club has regular racing meets and welcomes new riders. Casino BMX is located at Crawford Square, Walker Street, Casino. BMX racing is for both boys and girl of all ages, as well as the young and adventurous at heart. Kids can start as young as 3 years old on a balance bike and there are members riding at 70 years of age. All riders require full face helmet, gloves, long sleeve shirt, and long pants. A BMX bike is required, this can be a skate park bike or a ‘Kmart’ bike, however it can only have a rear cable brake and no reflectors or pegs. A small and friendly club with members that are happy to help you get started and currently offering a free four week trial. Phone 0409 481 978 or email casinobmxclub@gmail. com
Please join us as we celebrate our 3 year Inclusive Communities Arts Project The project has involved First Nation elders, artists and performers in the community, internationally renowned and local artists, 3 of Casino’s schools and at all times the residents and staff of Whiddon Casino. We will be showcasing a sample of the work and a short documentary about the program all curated by the Lismore regional gallery.
Event Details Date: Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st August Times: 10am - 4pm Location: Casino Community & Cultural Centre, 35 Walker St, Casino NSW 2470
