Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 28 October 2022

By Mick BIRTLES

By Doug CONNOR

Elsa Barbosa

Port

Cruises, Bec Reedy

Everlasting Carers, Mel Hilson from Palliative

Lynda Warwick from Blue Sky Community Services NDIS, and Shona Walker from Carexcell Community Care.

Scotts Head Saved: Ingenia withdraws proposal for over 55s lifestyle

community in Scotts Head.

The DA, lodged by appplicants Sungenia Development PTY Limited in July, sought approval to develop a ‘Caravan Park including 255 long term sites, 2 short term sites and associated facilities’.

Horrified by the proposal, the Scotts Head Community Group coordinated community efforts to have the development scrapped.

After news of Ingenia’s withdrawal last Thursday, group spokesperson James Ledger was overjoyed at the decision.

“As I'm sure most can imagine,

the community is delighted with the news,” James said.

“There is a real sense of disbelief that a village of less than 900 residents could convince a $2billion ASX-listed company that their proposal for a manufactured housing estate was inappropriate and would have a profound effect on residents and visitors alike.

“And there is a real sense of belief in the coming together, of the power of the collective.”

Mr Ledger said he was pleased that Ingenia had become aware of “the shortcomings of its proposal”.

“They've heard and

understood the community's sentiment, and it's also recognised Ingenia could have downplayed what the community did in response to the proposal.

“It could have marginalised what the community said in response to the proposal, but there's no way it could have ignored how the community felt.”

While emotions ran high and community feeling was clear for all to see, the Scotts Head Community Group’s campaign was based on methodically exposing issues with the proposed development.

“The sentiment of both

residents and visitors played a critical role in the Save Scotts Head campaign.

“But it wasn't simply sentiment alone that influenced Ingenia's decision.

“We made it very clear from the start that we would mount a fact-based, an objective campaign, one that dealt with the unarguable truths, and that was delivered in a calm, measured way.”

The situation in Scotts Head is not unique, with coastal communities along the Mid North Coast concerned at the scale of development proposed for their small towns and

q The community came out in force to celebrate the withdrawal of Inegnia’s proposal for an over-55s lifestyle community at Scotts Head. Photo: Zahn Pithers Photography.

National Celebration Day Awards 2023

from Nambucca Heads and Macksville Libraries, Council’s Administration Centre at 44 Princess Street, Macksville or the Council’s website at www. nambucca.nsw.gov.au.

category has been added recognising significant volunteer contributions to preserve and enhance the environment within the Nambucca Valley.

What is unique however, is the professional and efficient response the community was able to muster to fight the proposal.

“I'd like to think that the success of our campaign gives hope to all those communities up and down the NSW coast facing similar 'David and Goliath' challenges,” James said.

“If I had any advice, I'd say get organised, develop a strategy, work with the truth, harness the feeling of the community, raise funds, engage experts, cultivate the influence of advocates and inject a bit of naivety when thinking about the challenges.

“Asking 'why?' and 'what if...?' goes a long way in making the insurmountable, surmountable,” James said.

With the Ingenia proposal withdrawn, James said the community “remains vigilant in the face of inappropriate development”.

“Many of us got involved with the campaign as we saw it as the thin end of a worrying wedge.

“There's absolutely no evidence to suggest that this threat has gone.”

Simon Owen, CEO of Ingenia Communities, said the decision had been made following extensive community engagement and feedback.

“We thank those members of the community who provided constructive feedback during our pre-DA community engagement and through the development application process.

“While we continue to believe there is demand for a quality lifestyle community in the area, we respect the views of the community and have carefully considered the issues raised.

“Council’s recent advice regarding the limitations of local infrastructure in the area has also been a key factor in our decision to withdraw the proposal,” Mr Owen said.

Mayor Hoban invites residents to nominate persons considered worthy of recognition in terms of achievement and effort, particularly in regard to 2022.

The closing date for nominations is Friday, 16 December 2022 and nominations should be completed online on Council’s website, sent to the General Manager of Nambucca Valley Council at PO Box 177 Macksville 2447 or emailed to council@nambucca.nsw.gov. au.

Mayor Hoban pointed out that National Celebration Day is a great opportunity for the community to recognise and honour residents and sportspersons of all ages who have achieved success in their endeavours.

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If you know of a person, organisation or team that has made an outstanding contribution to the community over the past twelve months, please nominate them for an Award under one or more of the following categories: Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year, Indigenous Citizen of the Year, Young Indigenous Citizen of the Year, Senior Sports Person, Junior Sports Person, Senior Sports Team, Junior Sports Team, Good Neighbour, Environmental, Cultural Achievement, Services to the Community.

Macksville Music Muster Postponed

q Even Scotts Head’s four legged residents got in on the celebrations.

q Community members braved the wet weather to celebrate the decision.

q Spirits were high after Thursday’s announcement.

THE Chairperson of Council’s National Celebration Day Committee, Mayor Rhonda Hoban OAM, has invited nominations for Council’s National Celebration Day Awards which will be presented at a ceremony on the evening of 25 January 2023.

Nomination forms providing criteria for each section are available

A Special Day for Carers at the Nambucca Plaza during National

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carers who support people at home who might otherwise be placed in care facilities

Karren Graham from Carer Gateway pointed to another important reason for high profile events like the special day at the Nambucca Plaza.

“There are many people out there caring for family or friends who don’t realise that they should be classified as a carer and may be entitled to various levels of support,” Karen said.

The event was kicked off with a Welcome to Country in both English and Gumbaynggirr language delivered by Frank Partridge VC School students Johari Greenup

and Jasmine Ridgeway.

A large contingent of Frank Partridge VC School students then performed dances, including the Giinagay Dance, for delighted visitors to the Nambucca Plaza.

The event was officially opened by Nambucca Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban who addressed the gathering and, with well known local identity June Waller, cut a cake to mark the occasion.

Mayor Rhonda Hoban, a long time carer herself, told News Of The Area, “National Carers Week and this wonderful day at the Nambucca Plaza has provided an opportunity to stop and recognise the fact that we are often so focused on those with incapacities that we forget about those who care.

“In many cases, particularly when the person being cared for is aged, the carer may also be aged and with that comes so much worry and stress.

“Looking around at the organisations represented here today we can see that there is help available for carers, but we need to reach out and let them know.”

If you are a carer and need assistance or may benefit from being connected to other carers you can call the Carer Gateway, an Australian Government initiative, on 1800 422 737.

To connect to the Nambucca Heads based Support Group for Our Everlasting Carers call 6569 4337.

Expressions of Interest for Free Koala Food Trees

Nambucca Valley Council has been provided with funding from the NSW Government’s “Saving our Species Program” for the supply of koala food trees to those property owners who have sufficient land area, capability and interest in developing a food resource for this icon species.

Priority will be given to those residents in Council’s Koala Management Strategy’s Precinct 1 being Valla Beach, Valla, Newee Creek, Bowraville, Tewinga, Wirrimbi, North Macksville, Congarinni North and Talaram areas as well as Precinct 2 comprising Utungun, Congarinni, Allgomera, Eungai Creek, Eungai Rail and Tamban.

The Council will be sourcing and supplying tube stock for three primary koala food trees being Tallowwood (Eucalyptus microcorys), Forest red gum (E. tereticornis), and Swamp mahogany (E. robusta). Property owners should check the characteristics of these trees, their size and preferred habitat before submitting an expression of interest nominating the requested number and species of tree.

Preference will be given to expressions of interest which enhance or extend existing forested areas or forest corridors rather than the creation of an isolated stand.

Expressions of interest nominating the species and number of trees sort as well as the location of the property and the property owner’s consent are to be sent to Michael Coulter at Nambucca Valley Council via email to MichaelCoulter@nambucca.nsw.gov.au or by mail to the General Manager, Nambucca Valley Council PO Box 177 Macksville NSW 2447 on or before 30 November 2022.

Whilst Council will use its best endeavours to supply all requests this cannot be guaranteed as it has a fixed project budget and a single source of supply.

ENQUIRIES TO: Michael Coulter on 0409 153 788

Development & Environment Section

q Nambucca Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban and well known local identity June Waller cut a cake to mark the Special Day for Carers.

q Nambucca Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban officially opened the Special Day for Carers.

q Nambucca Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban hands a prize to carer Lisa Abdoo.

q Allan Mckibben and Karren Graham of Carer Gateway. www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

Kymara Runchel

Real time traffic information available for LGA

the Nambucca Valley.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway welcomed the launch of the first expansion to the Live Traffic NSW website, which will see the addition of local road information alongside any impacts on the state-managed road network.

“This marks a new era in traffic data, with regional motorists now armed with the latest information so they can make informed decisions in real time,” Mr Farraway said.

“During emergencies like floods or bushfires, Live Traffic NSW will be the go to for motorists to help them make informed decisions and travel safely.

“The new technology improves the reach and detail of information on Live Traffic NSW, which means we can provide more reliable data to more drivers.

“And there’s more to come. By 2024, we’re aiming to have Live Traffic capture every road across every council in the state.”

Called OneRoad, a backend

portal into Live Traffic NSW allows councils to feed their data in so road impacts across local and state roads are in the one place.

The technology is a response to feedback from communities and recommendations from the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements Report.

The initial 22 LGAs were chosen in consultation with the NSW Police, Rural Fire Service and NSW State Emergency Service.

The local councils

onboarded in this first phase are: Ballina, Bellingen, Bega, Byron, Central Darling, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Gwydir, Inverell, Kempsey, Kyogle, Lake Macquarie, Lismore, Maitland, MidCoast, Moree Plains, Nambucca Valley, Port Macquarie Hastings, Richmond Valley and Tamworth.

LGAs will continue to come onboard in stages, with the priority given to the regional councils who have been impacted most by bushfires and floods.

Live Traffic NSW data is available on the Transport for NSW Open Data Hub for third-party apps like Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze and TomTom.

Macksville Pool Upgrades

Pat Conaghan Supports Local GPs

By Andrew VIVIAN

FEDERAL Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan has joined the call for calm and respect in the wake of media reports of incidents of Medicare fraud from some Australian GPs.

“I think it’s important to remember that a few bad apples should not taint the trust and respect communities have for their local GPs,” Mr Conaghan said.

“As with everything in society, there are those few who illegally take advantage for personal gain.

“Whether that be JobSeeker, flood and fire relief packages or any other kind of Government payment, there will be those who abuse the system.

profession with unverified data,” Mr Lingaiah said.

“Continued propagation of this will erode the confidence of dedicated people who form the very basis of our health system.

“It seems to be written by so-called experts who have little to no understanding of what a GP does for their patients and their communities every single day and the kind of dedication required,” he said.

Paul Wappett, the CEO of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, released an article this week echoing this sentiment and defending the hard working GP community.

By Jen HETHERINGTON

MACKSVILLE Memorial Aquatic Centre celebrated the achievement of completed upgrades onsite on Friday, 21 October, and the overcast conditions did not dampen the mood of dedicated staff and dignitaries.

Providing prolonged swimming seasons, and fit-forpurpose facilities has been an ongoing mission for the Centre which Nambucca Valley Council also recognised.

Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey attended on the day and commented, “Thanks to $550,000 from NSW Government, the 50 metre outdoor pool is heated, there’s a new undercover area, a paint job to the amenities and upgraded power infrastructure, and not without community support.

“I congratulate you all.”

Lyndel Sutton, President of the Macksville Marlins told NOTA, “The Macksville Marlins have just hosted a successful Community Day at the pool in October, with many families coming along and enjoying the warm water and fun activities provided.

“It was wonderful to be able to showcase what our Community Aquatic Centre has to offer for families and residents of all ages.”

Taking advantage of the new and improved facilities, the Marlins recently held a competitive swimming Meet at the centre, attracting 207 swimmers and their families from all over NSW.

“We normally couldn't host

a Meet this early in the season as swimmers are turned off by cold pool temps and wouldn't have attended, it is the biggest Meet we have held at the centre to date,” Lyndel said.

“The upgraded Marshalling Area was also a big hit with visiting competitors, coaches and technical officials, providing shade and allowing for a smooth flow in the running of the Meet.”

Lyndel said the improved

heating of the pool was positively impacting community participation.

“The heating of the pool has also seen a big increase in children attending squad sessions and our Marlin Club nights, with swimmers no longer put off by the cold water.

“As a result we have experienced a boom in membership numbers both on Club Nights and competitive teams that we take to local

Meets at other pools.

“This is very exciting for our swimming club, attracting children to the sport of swimming and increasing their physical and mental well being, as well as providing social interaction for the swimmers and their families.”

The upgrades are also a win for competitive swimmers across the Nambucca Valley.

“Being able to train all year has meant a massive advantage

“This should not then mean that every program participant is to be tarred with the same brush.”

Mr Conaghan said it is hard enough to attract adequate numbers of GPs to the regions and demotivating them by pointing an unvalidated and accusatory finger their way is not helping.

Mr Naveen Lingaiah, CEO of a Mid North Coast GP practice, said he is frustrated by the rhetoric being used and feels it is an attack on the credibility of regional GPs who give their all to the communities they serve.

“I believe that these articles have tarred the entire GP and medical

for our competitive swimmers, normally we get in the pool about six to eight weeks behind our neighbouring clubs, and our water was very cold when they first got in, which meant

“(With) a ‘gotcha’ media culture that leaps on any suggestion that there are greedy doctors rorting the system, it is easy to see how some battle-weary GPs may be looking for the exit,” Mr Wappett wrote.

“One only needs to read the most recent Health of the Nation report to recognise the overwhelming evidence that general practice’s current working conditions are not sustainable.

“The overwhelming majority of GPs entered general practice to serve their communities, and these reports are an insult to their commitment to public good.

“(We should) support them, in the same way that they support us – from the cradle to the grave.”

reduced sessions.

“As a result of the upgrade our swimmers are on a level playing field with other Clubs and we are looking very strong for the upcoming season, with our goal being the Swimming Australia National Championships in April.”

Local schools have also benefited from the upgrades, and are now able to increase their student water safety programs because of a larger availability for bookings at the centre.

“Previously all the schools in the Valley were aiming to book their programs in when the water warmed up enough for the students, which only left a small window of four weeks either side of Christmas school holidays for programs and activities with the pool being heated the schools are already booking for October through to April next year, and they are able to extend the water safety programs which is a significant benefit to children,” Lyndel said.

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q Dignitaries including Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey and Nambucca

Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban attended the official opening of the Macksville Memorial Aquatic Centre’s new facilities with Council staff, community members and members of the Macksville Marlins.

q The 50 metre outdoor pool is now heated.

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Visit The Rotary Men’s Health Education Rural Van

By Mick BIRTLES

THE Nambucca Valley is about to play host to a very special visitor who you must come and meet, in fact, your life may depend on it.

On Wednesday, 2 November and Thursday, 3 November the Rotary Men’s Health Education Rural Van (MHERV) will be at the Nambucca Valley Plaza, Giinagay Way, Nambucca Heads.

MHERV is an initiative of the Rotary Club of Warners Bay in collaboration with local Rotary clubs and other community groups.

With the support of the

Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution (RFBI), a Registered Nurse undertakes free basic check-ups for men however ladies are also welcome to come in and have a free health check.

The purpose-built MHERV van is staffed by male nurse Bill Power.

It offers free of charge health screening services for Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

The consultation takes about ten minutes and provides immediate results, helping to improve health outcomes for men.

Bill has the knack of being able to relax even the most

stressed clients.

During the confidential consultation, Bill takes the opportunity to also chat about other health related concerns, including state of mind.

This service is offered in a relaxed, confidential and informal setting under CovidSafe Guidelines.

Over the last four years the van has seen nearly 11,000 people and results have averaged approximately four percent who have required urgent attention, around 40 percent are advised to follow up on something with their GP in the next week and 56 percent are encouraged to keep up the

good work.

Fred Millard from Nambucca Valley Rotary told News Of The Area, “Over those four years MHERV has potentially saved over four

For your free health screening check for Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Diabetes go to the Nambucca

Valley Plaza Carpark Giinagay Way, Nambucca Heads on Wednesday, 2 November between 9.30am – 3.30pm or Thursday 3, November between 9.30am – 3.30pm.

CWA Mid North Coast Group 94th Annual Conference

By Jen HETHERINGTON

YARRAHAPINNI CWA

hosted the Country Women’s Association of NSW Mid North Coast Group's 94th Annual Conference on Thursday, 20 October at Eungai Memorial Hall.

The meeting, attended by the Group Executive and delegates from each of the Mid North Coast Branches, was officially opened by the Patron,

Pam Rogers, a long serving member of the Yarrahapinni Branch.

State Treasurer of CWA NSW, Mrs Sharyn Buck, was guest speaker for the event.

As newly appointed President of the Yarrahapinni CWA Branch, Diana Oakes commented, “Our small band of ladies, including three new members to the branch, worked tirelessly throughout the day to produce morning tea and

a delightful lunch for the 60 people present.

“I would like to thank them all.

“It was certainly a full-on introduction to CWA for our new members.”

Next function - Stall at Unkya market on Sunday 30 October, 8am to 1pm.

Next meeting - Scotts Head Rec Hut, 9:30 for 10 am, Thursday, November 10.

Bush Dance returns after pandemic shut-downs

By Jen HETHERINGTON

THREATENING stormy weather did not diminish the enthusiasm of attendees at the Eungai Bush Dance, held at the Eungai District Soldiers Memorial Hall on Saturday night, 22 October, an event that’s not been held since May 2019 when over 100 friends and family attended.

The evening began at 5pm with a BBQ supper which kept everyone busy as the committee completed the final decorative touches on the Hall interior, complete with fresh local flowers from ‘Rose Myrtle Farm’.

By 6.30pm the band, local trio ‘Lick The Spoon’, commenced the entertainment with a variety of instruments

and well known ol’ time tunes, including ‘The Hokey Pokey’ and ‘Heel and Toe’ for the energetic children (and adults).

Hall Secretary Karina Daniels said, “We had a crowd

of about 80 including lots of kids, and it proves to be a great equalizer for all ages and both new and old visitors and residents.

“Funds raised go toward ongoing events, the maintenance of the hall, equipment and the surrounds.”

Ainslie Ashton, Hall

Committee President told NOTA, “We plan to hold the dance again next May and aim for it to continue on a regular basis because it’s a tradition of

music and dance that keeps the community alive and having fun easing the hard work we all do in our day to day lives.”

For updated information on events visit www.facebook. com/eungaihall.

CWA Evening Branch to be launched

A MEETING regarding the formation of a new Nambucca Valley CWA Evening Branch will take place at the Macksville Ex Services Club at 6pm on Tuesday, November 8.

At the recent Macksville show, many women that visited the 100 year CWA display expressed interest in joining if a local CWA evening branch existed.

An evening branch offers women the opportunity to be active in CWA when they cannot attend daytime branch meetings due to work and family commitments.

The Country Women’s Association (CWA) aims to improve conditions for country women and children in Australia. Women living in rural areas have long felt isolation, and suffered a lack of adequate health and support facilities.

The CWA grew out of the need for country women to have better services and a unified voice in a male-

dominated rural society.

From humble beginnings in 1922, the CWA of NSW now has over 370 branches, over 8,000 members statewide and is the largest women’s organisation in Australia.

Women from the country and the city across NSW/ACT meet to connect with others in their community, fundraise and help set policies which are lobbied for at a state level.

Members also enjoy cooking, handicraft, art and creative writing competitions as well as teaching skills to others.

From better digital connectivity to native vegetation reforms, CWA is at the forefront of improving conditions for country women and children and will continue to provide a voice for country families across NSW.

The CWA is a group for women of all ages, it’s a group that focuses on kindness to all and on helping others.

Interested in joining this CWA evening branch?

Further enquiries to Margaret on 0415204634.

q Registered Nurse Bill Power and the MHERV Van will be at Nambucca Valley Plaza Carpark, Giinagay Way, Nambucca Heads on Wednesday, 2 November and Thursday, 3 November 2022. Photo: supplied.

hundred people from a severe health event.”

q Conference members gathered.

q Bush band ‘Lick The Spoon’.

Museum of Futures looks forward to food

great non-alcoholic drink, but could also be jams, chutneys, dried fruit etc,” she said.

By Andrea FERRARI

FUTURES academic Claire Marshall, who is involved in, and inspired by, the syntropic agriculture and food community of her new neighbourly coastal home in Valla, has created an exhibition entitled ‘Museum of Futures’ Food for Thought’ which she takes to the US in November.

The exhibition presents ten thought provoking 'works' that talk about possible futures in food; including eating insects, lab grown meat, 3D printed food and more.

“One of the exhibits, the neighbourhood pantry, will feature home produced food; the kind of relishes and jams we tend to share with our neighbours or give as gifts,” Claire told News Of The Area.

“I’d like to do a call out to the community to see if there are any residents who would like to contribute to the exhibition with their homemade foodstuffs.

“By ‘neighbourhood pantry’ I mean goods made by fellow residents, the things we swap when we are invited over.

“For me it’s rosemary salt, some homemade shrubs, a

Claire teaches future thinking at the University of Technology Sydney and as a leading bright mind on the subject she has been commissioned to create exhibitions to provoke thought around what lies ahead of us.

Her Food For Thought theme is the third exhibition in The Museum of Futures collection of exhibitions.

“The idea behind the Museum of Futures comes from some fascinating research into how we think about the future,” said Claire.

“It shows that we tend to lack empathy with our future selves.

“This has been revealed by some really interesting studies that have shown that the area in our brain that is responsible for thinking about ourselves stops being activated when we think about ourselves five or more years into the future.

“This lack of empathy can lead us to engage in what we call 'temporal discounting' or basically making decisions that benefit us in the present over the harm or benefit to us in the future.”

The Museum of Futures tries to increase this empathy by presenting physical objects that are 'as if from the future',

making it easier to imagine yourself in this future, bringing the future to life, in a way.

So far there are three Museum of Futures exhibitions.

The Future of Work exhibition was commissioned by the City of Sydney.

The second exhibition, Pandemic Pivots, was created thanks to a cultural and creative grant from City of Sydney and the latest exhibition, Food for Thought, has been sponsored by Arizona State University.

The exhibitions have toured through NSW and Queensland and will be at NSW Parliament House in July 2023 thanks to an Australia Council Grant.

There is also an online gallery that everyone can access by going to museumoffutures. com

Claire leaves on 11 November for Arizona where the exhibition will be shown as part of the Emerge Festival sponsored by Arizona State University and Mesa Arts Centre.

View the exhibition at https://emerge.asu. edu/2020/exhibits/museumof-futures/.

To view previous exhibitions, visit https://www. museumoffutures.com/.

To contact Claire with offers from your panty, phone Claire Marshall on 0433 451 000 or email claire@iflabs.com.au.

Equine exhibition at Club Scotts

By Andrea FERRARI

CLUB Scotts is hosting a Spring Carnival art exhibition of thoroughbred racehorses by one of Australia’s best equine artists, Kristin Hardiman.

The exhibition is running through to Monday 7 November.

Kristin’s exhibition includes artworks of many of Australia’s champion racehorses including Winx, Makybe Diva and Verry Eleegant.

Kristin, a Scotts Head local, began her equine painting journey about 25 years ago when her daughter asked if she could paint horses.

“Painting horses started off as a challenge,” Kristin told News Of The Area.

“I loved the beauty of the horses and especially the way they move.”

Painting them became a passion which saw the artist regularly visiting the early morning track sessions at Warwick Farm racetrack.

“I took lots of photos while I was there.

“The atmosphere was

amazing with the early morning twilight in the stables and on the track.”

Here Kristin shares some

background to her favourite paintings in the exhibition.

‘Hallowed Crown’ is a study in how a horse can create that

burst of speed when they run.

“They have a big heart, and they pump lots of air through their bodies and lungs.

“This horse was a successful horse on the track, but only raced for a couple of years

being bought by a stud in the Hunter Valley as a sire.”

‘Winx’ is based on photos Kristin took at Winx's final race in 2019, The Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick.

“Winx is arguably Australia's best racehorse.

“She had 33 straight wins including 25 Group 1s, which is the highest level.

“She is also the only horse

to have won four Cox plates beating Kingston Town by one.”

Kristin attended, photographed and painted 29 of her 33 wins.

“Winx has just had her first foal a few weeks ago.”

Kristin will be in attendance at Club Scotts on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October and on Tuesday, 1 November for the Melbourne Cup.

q Museum of Futures’ Food for Thought exhibition by Claire Marshall.

q Claire Marshall calls out to her neighbours in the Nambucca Valley for contributions to her Food for Thought exhibition. Photo: Sherman Lo.

q A look inside the Museum of Futures online gallery.

q ‘Before Dawn Warwick Farm’ by Kristin Hardiman.

q Winx from the 2018 Queen Elizabeth Stakes with three of her owners and her strapper Umut. Debbie, the one with the glasses on, wore the same outfit to every one of Winx's races.

q ‘The Yearling’ by Kristin Hardiman will be on show at the exhibition at Club Scotts.

q ‘The Greatest Race Of All’ by Kristin Hardiman comes from a song written about the Melbourne Cup.

Kim Churchill to bring laid-back folk stylings to Bowraville

By Mick BIRTLES

THE Nambucca Valley continues to benefit from the NSW Government funded Reconnecting Regional NSWCommunity Events Program, with the Bowraville Theatre presenting Australia’s Kim Churchill on Friday, 4 November 2022.

Since 2009 Kim Churchill has been delivering his laidback brand of folk, the blues and rock to appreciative

audiences across the country and the globe with gigs such as the Glastonbury Music Festival in the UK and the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas featuring on his impressive touring resume.

Kim Churchill was previously crowned Australia’s National Youth Folk Artist of the Year and nominated for the National Live Music Awards Roots Act of the Year.

With six albums under his belt and a reputation

for connecting deeply with his live audiences, the multi-instrumentalist and accomplished singer songwriter is expected to mesh with the great acoustics of the Bowraville Theatre for what promises to be an unforgettable concert event.

Kim’s special guest on the night will be Bellingen-based singer songwriter Jason Lowe.

An amazing artist who takes to the stage with a number of instruments, Lowe has drawn

praise from blues legend Lloyd Spiegel who said, “Jason’s skills as a lap slide guitarist, acoustic guitarist, lyricist, storyteller, vocalist, and performer are wholly unique and astounding.”

Archive Mid North Coast’s Sara-Jayne Prince has put together The Bowraville Theatre Series that has already delivered the sold-out Hello Tut Tut gig to Bowraville in September.

Sara-Jayne told News Of The Area, “The program

The Bowraville Arts Council holds AGM

By Mick BIRTLES

ON Sunday 23 October the Bowraville Arts Council (BAC) held its Annual General Meeting at the Bowraville Theatre.

The meeting was well attended however it was considered the inclement weather kept some members of the public from venturing out on the wet roads.

BAC President Ricardo Gonsalves opened the meeting by providing detail on how the COVID pandemic had forced the Bowraville Theatre to keep its doors closed for so long, however the theatre was now back in full swing.

Ricardo told News Of The Area, “It is great that we have had several big acts on at the theatre in quick succession but now we need more volunteers at the theatre to ensure we maintain the momentum.

“Our great group of volunteers are working very hard but they need help so we are keen for people interested

in being trained as stagehands, sound and lighting staff, cafe crew, publicity and box office staff to come out and talk to us.”

Ricardo Gonsalves took the opportunity to thank long time treasurer of the BAC, Richard

Laxton, who is standing down from his position after seven years keeping the books of the BAC in good order.

The BAC AGM also heard reports from representatives from the BAC sub groups such as the Bowraville Theatre

Singers, The Bowraville Theatre Players and The Nambucca Valley Writers Group.

Maree James of the Bowraville Theatre Singers informed the meeting that the singers had returned

designed to refresh and reliven the theatre, to provide opportunities for touring and local musicians and to bring accessible and inclusive music events to this regional community.”

Kim Churchill performs on Friday, 4 November 2022.

Doors open 6.00pm and the music starts at 6.45pm.

Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased online by visiting trybooking.com

from the COVID period with a few less members however are up and running again with an exciting program of concerts to see this year out and the New Year in.

Elizabeth Newman represented both the Bowraville Theatre Players and The Nambucca Valley Writers Group at the BAC AGM.

Elizabeth explained the Theatre Players dramatic program was suspended during the pandemic and this had a negative impact on membership.

The Bowraville Theatre Players are now looking for expressions of interest from those in the district who might like to become involved in live theatre in order to get the group moving forward again.

While speaking on behalf

Annie Seaton launches ‘East of Alice’

books.

By Karen GRIBBIN

AS soon as Annie Seaton arrived at Ruby Gap in the Northern Territory, she knew she would write a story about this remotely rugged area and its outstanding natural beauty – and that novel became ‘East of Alice’.

Three years ago, Annie and her husband set off on a trip to the Red Centre to explore the better-known tourist destinations such as Coober Pedy, Uluru, Kings Canyon and

“When we travel, I’m always on the lookout for a story,” said Annie.

“We don’t usually map out an exact plan for a trip, we tend to stumble upon enticing landscapes in our off-road caravan, creating fascinating detours, but this time was different.”

Several years earlier Annie and her husband had met a fellow traveller who mentioned a place east of Alice Springs called Ruby Gap.

“I researched the history of this fascinating location before we left home, and began to form the basis in my mind for a contemporary mystery set in this same place.”

Research led Annie to explorer David Lindsay, who was surveying this remote area for the South Australian Government in 1886.

While digging for water in the sandy bed of the Hale River, Lindsay discovered what he thought were rubies.

Lindsay’s discovery sparked a controversy

that reached all the way back to England, and this scandal began to form the basis in Annie’s mind for a contemporary mystery set in the same place.

‘East of Alice’ is a gripping mystery and was rated No. 3 on Amazon’s Hot New Release list last Monday alongside works by Robert Galbraith (aka J K Rowling) and Wilbur Smith.

In the story, Gemma Hayden has returned to her hometown of Alice Springs for a new job as a primary school teacher.

It's been six years since her family broke apart following the disappearance of her twin brother.

And the scars still run deep.

Hard on the heels of her homecoming, Saul Pearce, the man she once loved, is reposted from Parks and Wildlife in Darwin back to Alice.

When an old car wreck is uncovered, washed down the river to Ruby Gap, Saul investigates only to find that the wreck belonged to Ethan, Gemma's twin - and there's a coded note for her in the glovebox.

Joining forces, they trek through the rugged outback, piecing together clues that not only bring them to the attention of a criminal organisation, but lead them to uncover an even older puzzle.

One now lost to the history

With targets on their backs, will they unearth the truth in time?

Annie Seaton is better known in the Nambucca Valley as Annie Smith and has been writing for the past ten years.

Her career and studies have spanned the education sector for most of her working life, including a Masters Degree in Education, and working as an academic research librarian, a high school principal and a university tutor until she took early retirement and fulfilled a lifelong dream of a full-time writing career.

Annie was voted Author of the Year in 2014, and BestEstablished Author in 2015 and 2017 in the AusRom Today. com Reader’s Choice Awards.

In 2018, her novel ‘Whitsunday Dawn’ was voted Book of the Year by AusRom readers, and was also a finalist in the ARRA Romantic Suspense book of the year awards.

You can catch up with Annie Seaton at her book launches in November.

Join her at Macksville Library on November 4 at 10:00 am, at Kempsey Library on November 24 at 11:00 am, and at Port Macquarie Library on November 8 at 10:30 am.

Visit www.annieseaton. net/store.html for more information about Annie’s past releases.

www.newsofthearea.com.au

of the Nambucca Valley Writers Group, Elizabeth pointed out that the group now meets at the Nambucca Heads Senior Citizens Hall in Kent Street Nambucca Heads.

The Nambucca Valley Writers Group is also on the verge of releasing an anthology of work by its members.

The BAC AGM concluded with the election of a new BAC Committee.

The office holders are Ricardo Gonsalves staying on as President, Peter Connie as Vice President, Dale Hawkins as Secretary, Geoff Gardner as Treasurer, and Andres SnezMartin, Maree James and Tina Birtles as Committee Members.

To find out more about the Bowraville Arts Council visit bowravilletheatre.com.au.

Police on the Streets

• ON 14/10/22 Police arrested a 21-year-old man who handed himself into Macksville Police Station following investigations related to a domestic violence incident.

The accused man was charged with Intimidation, Use carriage service to menace/harass/offend, and breach of bail.

The accused is currently on conditional bail to next appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 1/11/22.

• On 14/10/22 Police spoke with a man in Nambucca Heads in relation to an alleged assault matter.

As a result of investigations the 59-year-old man was advised he would be issued with a Court Attendance Notice for the offence of Common assault.

The accused man is to appear before Macksville Local Court on 24/11/22.

• On 14/10/22 Police arrested a nineteen-year-old woman in Macksville following a domestic violence incident.

The woman was charged at Macksville Police Station with breaching an AVO, Intimidation, and breach of bail.

The accused woman was refused bail by Police and appeared before Port Macquarie Local Court on 15/10/22 where she was subsequently granted conditional bail by the Court to next appear before Macksville Local Court on 20/10/22.

On 15/10/22 Police stopped

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a vehicle in Macksville for random testing.

Checks upon the occupants of the vehicle revealed that the 47-year-old male driver was in breach of an AVO.

The accused man was arrested and charged at Macksville Police Station where he was refused bail.

The accused appeared before Port Macquarie Local Court on 16/10/22 and was subsequently released on conditional bail by the Court to next appear before Macksville Local Court on 20/10/22.

• On 16/10/22 Police arrested a 39-year-old man at a Nambucca Heads address following investigations related to an assault matter that occurred in Macksville on 14/10/22.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station with two Common assault offences.

The accused was later released on conditional bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 10/11/22.

• In the early hours on 21/10/22 Police were alerted to a stealing that had just occurred in Bowra St, Bowraville.

About 1:34am Police arrested a 21-year-old man in Carbin St, Bowraville who was also in possession of a knife.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station and later released on conditional bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 24/11/22.

q Australia’s own Kim Churchill will be live at the Bowraville Theatre on Friday, 4 November 2022. Photo: supplied.

q The newly appointed Committee of the Bowraville Arts Council are (L-R) President Ricardo Gonsalves, Vice President Peter Connie, Secretary Dale Hawkins, Treasurer Geoff Gardner, Andres Snez-Martin, Maree James and Tina Birtles as Committee Members.

Alice Springs.

q Annie Seaton. Photo: Tim Hollister Photography.

Julie Mozsny on display at the Stringer Gallery

THE Stringer Gallery at Nambucca Heads will be presenting a collection of works by Julie Mozsny, the Artist of the Month for November.

In this exhibition Julie will be showcasing some of her favourite paintings, some new and some not so new.

Trained as a graphic artist in Sydney, Julie has spent a lifetime producing art.

Since coming to live in the Nambucca Valley in 1985 she has become a well respected artist with many awards to her name.

Julie’s favourite mediums are acrylic and pastel.

She has spent many years

bushwalking and her love of nature is captured in her paintings.

A morning tea will be held in the Gallery on Tuesday, 1 November from 10.00 am to launch her exhibition.

Everyone is welcome.

Julie’s exhibition will continue until Saturday, 3 December.

Gallery hours are 10 am to 3pm Mondays to Fridays and 9.30 am to noon on Saturdays. The Gallery is in Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads, next to the Post Office and the new library building works.

Nambucca Bowls

By Grumpy’s GRUMBLE

FINALLY, after three months, the Men’s Fours are finished.

Thanks to Mickey Mouse Pennants it has taken that long to get it done and dusted.

On Saturday morning the weather didn’t look too good, but the semis were played in the arvo, and they were both close and exciting games.

Poppy Boyle, Graham ‘Ronnie’ Hunt, Peter Hill

and Perry McNally were up against Doug Cedo, Oxy Cedo (nice to see a father and son combo), Stuart Thorne and ‘Magic Mike’ James.

The game went right down to the last bowl by Poppy to win 20-18 in a thriller. In the other game John ‘elbow’ McCollom, ‘Hairy Potter’, Adam ‘sod’ Rostron and Darcy Rostron (another father/son combo) played Gromet McGill, Rowdy Reynolds, Joe Frank and Ty

Webber with team Rostron winning on the last bowl 21/19 which also had the crowd on their feet.

Sunday morning dawned austere, bleak, and foreboding.

Wasn’t much better than Saturday morning weather wise with the morning mixed bowls called off.

However, our intrepid Finalists turned up to do battle as well as a good crowd to cheer and holler for the

teams.

With showers about, Darcy’s side got out to an early lead but were behind by the 8th end when there was another rain delay and Poppy was heard to say “doesn’t eight ends constitute a game?“ and was told by the crowd to “get back out there”.

Darcy’s side were behind until the 21st end when they got a three to tie the scores 18 -18.

A coin was tossed for an extra end and Darcy sent Poppy’s side in, so he had the

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoffrey MCCANN

A GREAT start to the week, with some run on the course and sensational greens making for perfect conditions for some good scores and the finals of our Championships.

Unfortunately, the weather put a spanner in the works by the weekend.

Thanks to Macksville Mitre 10, our featured sponsor for the week.

Tuesday’s Medley Stableford was won by Nathan McGrath (8) from Wantima Golf Club with 38 points on a 3-way countback from Henny Oldenhove (16) and John Ashby (13) from Hidden Valley. Joe Street and Edward Beaton both scored 36 points, and the ball rundown to 35 points on countback.

NTP’s to Stuart Johnston on 5, John McKerrow (Shortland Waters) on 7, Ray Guiana got the 'Pizza This' voucher on 13, Colin Habgood got Stu’s ball on 15 and Nathan McGrath collected the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

The Women played the final round of their Championships on Wednesday in conjunction with their Monthly Medal.

Kerrie Eichorn (13) won 'A' Grade (0 to 23) with 73 net from Henny Oldenhove (16) with 75 net.

Kerrie also won scratch.

In 'B' Grade (24 to 30), Coral McCann (25) won with 69 net from Donna Easey (24) with 71 net. Coral also won scratch.

'C' Grade (31 to 45) winner was Bryony Brownlie (43) with 71 net from Robyn Jones

(31) with 74 net.

Robyn also won scratch. The ball rundown to 76 net on countback.

NTP’s to Jennifer Johnston and Robyn Jones on 5, Coral McCann won the 'Pizza This' voucher on 13, and Henny Oldenhove took the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Coral also won the putting.

This year’s Women’s Champion is Kerrie Eichorn, 'B' Grade is Jenny Thorne, and 'C' Grade is Robyn Jones.

Net Winners are Linne Street in 'A' Grade, Heather Gray in 'B' Grade and Bryony Brownlie in 'C' Grade.

A few clouds didn’t put off too many players for Thursday’s Medley Stableford, and some good scores in the lead up to the Championship final round.

Urpo (Yuri) Ylinen (38) won Division 1 (0 to 18) with 38 points on 4 way countback from Kai Burkenshaw (6), Drew Glasson (10) and Greg Smith (12).

In Division 2 (19 to 45), more countbacks to decide the winners – Leslie Mohr (23) with 36 points from Andrew Johnston (21) and Scott Burley (21).

The ball rundown to 34 points on countback. NTP’s to Don Wills for the Longest Putt on 2, Drew Glasson on 5, Thomas Wattison (Urunga) on 7, Nathaniel Beverley on 8, Philip Mander got the 'Pizza This' voucher on 13, Neil Duffus collects Stu’s ball on 15 and Graham Watson got 136 cms away from the cup on 18 to collect the Pro Pin Jackpot.

By Friday morning the 1st

last bowl and what a wise call that turned out to be.

‘Hairy Potter’ played his best bowl of the day putting the jack in the ditch, Ronnie drew inside it, son of Darcy ‘sod’ put a screamer a couple of inches from the jack.

Poppy drove and took it out clean and stayed there.

Darcy with his last bowl cleaned out the opposition's shot bowl scoring three to win 21 -18.

Bowls like this will bring the crowds back as the crowd went wild.

Sad to say we have had some wash outs with the weather not playing on Friday again.

The Women’s District Pairs were washed out on Monday and hopefully they will have been able to play on Tuesday.

Lastly, there is a list on the board for Monday 31 for the Marquis Macadamias Three bowl pairs so get your name down for a chance to win good prize money and plenty of vinegar for last place.

See you around your club.

and 10th fairways were under water by 10am from the heavy rain, and the decision was taken to defer the final round of the Men’s Championships to Saturday 12 November.

With over 120mm by Saturday morning, we did

allow play on the course, but without cards or scooterssurprisingly, no takers.

Sunday’s Mixed Foursomes Championship was also deferred until Sunday 13 November.

See you on the Island.

AFL North Coast’s junior competitions set to expand in 2023

By Aiden BURGESS

AFL North Coast’s junior competitions are set to expand again next year, helping to further strengthen the local pathway from Auskick through to open age footy.

Bucking the trend of three years of pandemic and wet weather, AFL North Coast will be adding a new Under 10 noncompetitive age group as it embarks on a second successive season of competition expansion.

The new Under 10 competition means that local players can start in structured AFL a year earlier than has previously been the case, with the introduction of the new age group set to further strengthen

the local pathway from Auskick through to open age footy.

With the introduction of Under 10s, all existing age groups in mixed and male footy will increase by a year (e.g. Under 11 becomes Under 12) so that the top age group becomes Under 18.

Community Football Manager Paul Taylor is excited about the tangible benefits for current and prospective junior and youth players across the region.

“This is a really positive step at both ends of the local pathway that will prove to be hugely beneficial in the continued growth of the game,” he said.

“At the bottom end, players will have the chance to move out of the Auskick program a

year earlier and be introduced to structured AFL in a noncompetitive environment where the focus is on learning the game and having fun.

“At the top end, players will have a further year of age group footy, meaning they can

play with the peers for another twelve months rather than being fast tracked into open age footy before they feel physically and socially ready.

“The 2023 season will be another year of competition growth for AFL North Coast, with

the introduction of the Under 10 age group to further strengthen the local pathway from Auskick through to open age footy.”

The expansion of the junior competition follows on from the introduction of the extremely successful Youth Girls 14 age

group in 2022.

Girls flocked to this new age group, with over 55 percent of the players being new to the sport, highlighting how keen girls are to play AFL in a female only environment.

The changes to the age groups will not flow onto Youth Girls footy, with competition ages to remain at Under 14 and Under 17.

AFL North Coast’s junior competitions set to feature in 2023 include: Under 10 (mixed genders, non-competitive), Under 12 (mixed genders), Under 14 (mixed genders), Under 16 (male only), Under 18 (male only, played on Saturdays within the Senior Competition), Youth Girls 14, and Youth Girls 17.

q A collection of works by Julie Mozsny will be exhibited in the Stringer Gallery throughout November.

q Women’s 2022 Championship winners Kerrie Eichorn (Champion), Jen Thorne (B Grade), Robyn Jones (C Grade).

q AFL North Coast will add to its junior competitions in 2023.

Dorin’s Draws

By Manny WOOD

Will George get the bananas?

JULIE and Brian had been married for 20 years.

Brian owned a banana farm that had been in his family for generations.

When updating their wills, they decided that their son, George would inherit the banana farm as he had worked on the farm since he left school.

Julie is granted a right to reside at the farm for life.

To compensate their daughter Anna, it was agreed that she would receive a greater share of their other assets.

Julie and Brian also made powers of attorney nominating each other to manage their affairs should either of them lose capacity.

Unfortunately, Brian suffered a brain injury in a farming accident.

Julie decided that they should move to the city to ensure Brian could receive the best treatment, whilst also being closer to Anna and her family.

Julie’s relationship with George deteriorated and the two only communicated for updates on Brian’s health.

Brian now lacked the capacity to understand simple matters and was nonverbal.

Anna decided to buy a larger house so Julie could live with her and her family but the bank told Anna she needed additional security for her loan.

Julie, pursuant to Brian’s power of attorney, sold Brian’s family farm to Anna for $1, which provided greater equity for Anna to meet the bank’s requirements and allow for the purchase of her new home.

Five years later, when Brian died, George realised he had been blindsided and was now left with nothing.

George sought legal advice and commenced Court action.

The Court ruled that Julie was not acting in the best interests of Brian when she sold his farm for $1.

The Court ruled that the property, at the expense of Julie, had to be transferred to George.

The Court also ruled that the solicitor that allowed Julie to use her power of attorney to sell Brian’s farm was found to have breached their professional duties.

Thank you to Anthony Fogarty for his assistance with this column.

Email Manny Wood, principal solicitor at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.

Protection of nesting seabirds

DEAR News Of The Area,

NOT only do we have to protect nesting seabirds from dogs, vehicles, predators and human disturbance, but also very importantly their food supply is severely threatened.

The over issue of commercial licences for harvesting of sand worms and pippies has severely restricted their food supply on Australian beaches and must be addressed by Council and NPWS!

Migrating and nesting birds depend on readily available food for their hungry chicks and the nutrition to give them the energy to fly thousands of kilometres!

Regards, Ziggy KOENIGSEDER.

By Paul DORIN

On the Couch

Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda,

MY wife has awful infidelity dreams about me and then won't speak to me for hours because of what I did.

I have no control over what she dreams.

I'm constantly being blamed for things I haven't done.

Thanks, Roger P.

No credibility on housing crisis calls

DEAR News Of The Area,

IT is somewhat unfortunate that Pat Conaghan and David Littleproud have realised, only after nine years of government, that there is a housing crisis and a need to listen.

The current housing crisis has not arisen in

the last few months.

Rather it has been exacerbated by a government seemingly devoid of substantive ideas to remedy the situation whilst in power and suddenly identify the issue as one the current government needs to address.

Their calls lack credibility.

Hidden in the Nambucca Hinterland

DEAR News Of The Area,

SAVE the Nambucca River Group's recent road trip from the mouth of the Taylors Arm River to Burrapine in October revealed significant issues affecting the Nambucca River.

The buildup of gravel and sediment, erosion, land subsidence from water inundation, riverbank land loss, roadside and river bank weeds, increased trees/snags in the river and urban pollution of tidal river and creek all contribute to a decline in river health, water flow, quality and depth.

These issues place enormous stress on our Nambucca River as what happens in the upper catchment affects people and the environment downstream.

The Department of Planning and the Environment (DPIE), in 2022, in their North Coast Regional Water Strategy, identified the Nambucca River as at significant risk due to climate change.

Poor catchment and riparian management with low water quality in the Nambucca River are challenges now and into the future.

The decrease in river depth contributes to higher water temperatures, obstruction to flow, and saltwater intrusion into our freshwater sources may occur during drought.

Additionally, the frequent sewerage spills contribute to the already poor water quality of the tidal areas of the Nambucca River.

Who is responsible for managing our Nambucca River?

Regards, Bob CAMERON.

Nambucca residents may be surprised to learn there is no dedicated group or government department responsible for rivers in NSW (William Glamore, 2022).

Therefore, the primary responsibility for our Nambucca river passes from the state government to our Nambucca Valley Council.

Therefore new governance with a whole-ofcatchment approach is needed for the future of the Nambucca River.

Regards, Beverly GIBBS, Save the Nambucca River.

Oh, Roger,

I can only imagine how annoying this is.

All you want in the morning is to be left alone to do your Wordle, sip your coffee, scan the news headlines and try to decide whether it's a good day to spread some weed and feed on the lawn, and instead you are on the receiving end of a barrage of accusations that somehow manifested in the previous eight hours when you weren't even awake.

Dreams are fascinating.

Some of us dream in exquisite detail.

Others rarely remember their dreams, and when they do, they aren't worth recalling due to their bland content.

There are rainbow dreamers and vanilla dreamers, and, beyond that realm, psychopathic dreamers who perhaps do need to have their dismemberment dreams dissected by a professional (pun intended).

Now, in order to put your wife's mind at ease, I would take a Jungian rather than a Freudian approach to her dreams, since Freud could make absolutely anything about sex, even an obscure dream about planting some new spring bulbs in the garden.

If your wife is dreaming about you cheating with someone you know, you could explain to her that this is really just symbolic of that person representing something you may want in your life that they have.

A remote-control garage for example.

Freud, on the other hand, would have a field day with a remote-control garage and somehow turn it into an Oedipus complex.

If the dreams are in relation to a celebrity, perhaps she just wants something that celebrity has - the ability to make billions out of rapping and selling sneakers, for example.

If your wife confronts you again, tell her you had a very similar dream where she ran off the local accountant.

Then go into excruciating detail - the business activity statements, the fuel excise, a dodgy PAYG summary, missing bank interest statements, a dubious lump sum termination and no dividends.

I doubt she'll mention her dreams for a while after that.

Teaching our kids to gamble

DEAR News Of The Area,

I HAVE always known that Australia has the highest number of people per head of population who gamble and are addicted to gambling.

This causes huge problems in family life because they can't afford to pay their rent and put food on the table for their families.

Each night when I turn on my television l am bombarded with betting and gambling advertisements at the very time our children are watching the TV.

I think life is hard enough now, without teaching our kids to gamble

or bet which eventually leads to family breakdown and domestic violence.

We got rid of cigarette and alcohol advertising.

Why do we have to teach our kids that betting is fun and normal in Australian life?

I think it should be banned.

What do you think?

Concerned, R HAMILTON.

Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

q River banks destruction.

q Buildup of river gravel destroys native habitats and fish stocks.

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TEN, 10.30pm

It’s almost time to saddle up once again for “the race that stops a nation”. It’s a sure bet there’ll be plenty of frivolity on show for the Melbourne Cup Carnival. The trackside action kicks off with Derby Day on Saturday before the big race on Tuesday, followed by Oaks Day on Thursday and closing with Stakes Day on Saturday. In this special, racing expert Michael Felgate, jockeys Michelle Payne (pictured with Felgate) and Glen Boss, and tipster David Gately size up this year’s contenders.

TUESDAY STUFF THE BRITISH STOLE

ABC, 8pm

After the breakout success of art theft investigation Framed, Marc Fennell (pictured below) presents this new six-part series examining the origins of some of the British Empire’s most famous treasures. The Walkley Award-winning journalist digs up the truth behind some of the world’s most iconic and priceless relics, including a diamond in the crown jewels that Indians and Pakistanis claim was stolen and the heist of a Scottish relic.

After the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III, the legacy of the British Empire is being re-examined and this compelling, globe-trotting investigation is bound to pose some very tough questions for even the staunchest royalist.

WEDNESDAY CHARLES: THE NEW KING

SBS, 7.30pm For seven decades, Prince Charles was in wait to become monarchy. At 73, King Charles III (pictured

oldest person ever to ascend the British throne and the longest-serving heir apparent. In this wide-ranging documentary, the new head of the most famous family in the world comes into focus; what sort of king will Charles be? Can he ever command the same respect and affection that his beloved mother garnered? Who is Charles, really? Without speaking directly to the new King himself, it’s a painting by numbers affair, but this slick production takes a sophisticated crack at uncovering what makes the garden-loving royal tick.

R) 5.05 Jeopardy!

Letters And Numbers. (R)

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Hotels.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Sister’s Revenge. (2013, Mav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG)

The Chase. (R)

Seven News At 4.

The Chase Australia.

Seven News.

Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun visit the Northbridge House. Adam takes a look at how timber is produced.

MOVIE: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2011, Ml, R) A group of British retirees travels to India to live in what they have been told is a luxurious hotel. Although the establishment is not what they expected, they soon become charmed by their exotic surroundings.

Dench, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel.

To Be Advised.

Home Shopping.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Housekeeper’s Revenge. (2016, Mav)

Garden Gurus Moments. (R)

Pointless. (PG)

Tipping Point. (PG)

Afternoon News.

Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

Cricket. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Super 12. Australia v England. From the MCG. 10.00 To Be Advised.

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Ben Shephard hosts a UK game show in which four contestants compete against a machine.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Take Two. (R) Home shopping.

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) Sonny meets a boy who has run away from home while sailing down a river in a homemade raft.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Ma) 2.00 Ent. Tonight.

6.30 The Project. Special guest is Natalie Imbruglia.

7.30 The Living Room. Amanda Keller learns some tradie tricks. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGlsv) Celebrity guests include Lesley Manville, Hugh Bonneville, Lashana Lynch and Big Zuu.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. A look at the upcoming Melbourne Cup.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Home Shopping. (R)

6.00

WorldWatch. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 10. H’lights. 2.55 Motor Racing. W Series. Round 7. H’lights. 3.30 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Skate America. H’lights. 4.30 The Students, The Traitor & The Nazis. (PGav, R) 5.30 Hidden Heroes: The Nisei Soldiers Of WW2.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Golden Eagle Day and Derby Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

Security: Australia’s

Line. (PG, R) A convicted drug smuggler returns to Australia.

7.30 MOVIE: Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens. (2015, Mv, R) Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. Daisy Ridley, John Boyega. 10.15 MOVIE: Monster Hunter. (2020, Mav) An army officer is transported to a new world. Milla Jovovich, Tony Jaa.

12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Gold Coast 500. Day 1. Highlights.

1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 Drive TV. (R) 6.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Rivals. (PGl) 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Cross Court. 2.00 My Way. (PG) 2.30 Travel Guides. (PGls, R) 3.30 The Bizarre Pet Vets. (PGam, R) 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Kong: Skull Island. (2017, Malv, R) A team visits an island filled with monsters. Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson.

9.50 MOVIE: Pacific Rim: Uprising. (2018, Mv, R) Giant monsters threaten the world. John Boyega, Scott Eastwood.

11.55 MOVIE: I Am Legend. (2007, Mahv, R) Will Smith.

1.45 Explore. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Global Shop. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6am

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Seven’s Motorsport Classic. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Gold Coast 500. Qualifying and Support 5.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Gold Coast 500. Day 1. Pre-Race and Race 31. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 23. Brisbane Heat v Perth Scorchers. 10.30 MOVIE: Just Cause. (1995, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.

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6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Revolution. 3.30 MOVIE: The Cat In The Hat. (2003) 5.00 MOVIE: Casper. (1995, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: The Addams Family. (1991, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: R.I.P.D. (2013, M) 10.50 MOVIE: Halloween. (2018, MA15+) 1am Kardashians. 2.50 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury. 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive. 4.00 Yu-GiOh! Sevens. 4.30 Ricky Zoom. 4.50 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Ageless Gardens. (PG) 9.30 The World From Above. (PG) 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 France 24 English News. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 AusMoto Show. 3.30 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Skate America. H’lights. 5.30 Taekwondo. 5.35 Lost Home Movies Of Nazi Germany. (PGavw, R)

Ancients:

The Bible:

Great Flood.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Border Security. (PG, R) 12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 12. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 12. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Pre-Race and race 32. 5.30 Weekender.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australia’s Got Talent. (PGa) Hosted by Ricki-Lee.

8.45 Prince Andrew: Banished. (Mas) Documents how Prince Andrew’s scandals nearly sank the British Monarchy. 10.45 Born To Kill? John Linley Frazier. (MA15+av) A look at mass murderer John Linley Frazier.

11.45 Police: Hour Of Duty. (Mav, R)

12.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Highlights.

2.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Fishing Aust. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 Reel Destinations: Lodge Life. 11.30 Fishing Aust. 12.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 12.30 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.50 Seven Worlds, One Planet. (PG, R) 4.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm) 5.00 News. 5.30 RBT. (PGl, R)

6.00 NBN News.

The Block. (PGl)

60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

The First 48. (Mal)

Couples. (MA15+av)

Responders. (Malm)

Point. (PG, R)

Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

Two.

Edition.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon Seven’s Motorsport Classic. 12.30 Fish’n Mates. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 Fishing Addiction. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 10. North Melbourne v Richmond. 5.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 10. GWS Giants v Gold Coast. 7.00 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix. (2007, PG) 9.45 MOVIE: Geostorm. (2017, M) Midnight Late Programs.

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6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Rivals. 2.00 Rich Kids Go Skint. 3.00 Full Bloom. 4.00 Dance Moms. 5.00 Children’s Programs. 5.15 MOVIE: Igor. (2008, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Addams Family Values. (1993, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Gremlins. (1984, PG) 11.10 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 12.10am Rich Kids Go Skint. 1.10 I Am Cait. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury. 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Reel Action. (R) 6.30

The Way. 7.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 8.00 Road To The Melbourne

Carnival. (R)

What’s Up Down Under. (R) 9.00

(PG)

Racing.

Victoria

6.00 10 News First.

Bondi Rescue. (PGalv, R) The lifeguards chase a beachgoer.

Blue Bloods. (Ma) Frank causes family tension when he announces he will not endorse Erin’s run for district attorney.

Vegas. (Mmv) The team inves tigates when a mannequin prop inside a haunted house turns out to be a dead body.

NCIS. (Mv, R) A dad from McGee’s children’s school is linked to a break-in at a storage bunker.

Be Advised.

Shopping. (R)

(PG)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm I Live, I Breathe, I Surf. 2.30 Hockey. WA Men’s Field Hockey. Premier Division 1. 4.00 Hockey. WA Women’s Field Hockey. Premier Division 1. 5.30 Power To The People. 6.00 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 6.50 News. 7.00 On Country Kitchen. 7.30 Call Of The Baby Beluga. 8.30 MOVIE: Black Sheep. (2006, MA15+) 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Living Room. (R) 9.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 The Traitors. (PGl, R) 1.15 My Market Kitchen. (R) 1.30 GCBC. (R) 2.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 3.00 Cook It With Luke. 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Well Traveller. (PGa) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 5.00 News.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Traitors. (PGl) In the vital Shield Challenge, one lucky contestant will win exemption from both banishment and murder.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) The NCIS team investigates the discovery of a marine staff sergeant’s body in a junkyard.

10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) The team must infiltrate a drug trafficking gang after a chemical plant robbery leaves two customs agents dead.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm Rugby League. Qld Murri Carnival Finals. Women’s. Grand Finals. Replay. 3.10 Rugby League. Qld Murri Carnival Finals. Men’s. Grand Finals. Replay. 4.10 Rugby League. NRL. WA Womens First Grade Premiership League. 5.40 Wiyi Yani U Thangani. 5.50 Amplify. 6.20 News. 6.30 Yellowstone. 7.30 African American: Many Rivers To Cross. 8.30 Celtics/Lakers: Best Of Enemies. 10.25 Late Programs.

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Keppy's Café

Café

Macksville Library

Hooker Real Estate

Macksville Hotel

Caltex Service

& Lenys

Ch Cha

Great Irish Interiors. (PG) 11.05 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.05 Robson Green: Walking Hadrian’s Wall. (PG, R) 2.55 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 3.30 Trampolining. 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters & Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

News.

And Away. (PGs)

ambushed by her past.

Got Talent.

by Ricki-Lee.

(Mav) Athena investigates when

same house is hit with two home

calls within hours of each other.

The team

with an LAPD search.

Seven News.

Island Australia. (Mal)

Home Shopping.

Seven Early News.

Sunrise.

You Been

to see who

part of

The Melbourne

Carnival.

Show With

Colbert.

6am

6am Journey

To The West: The Demons Strike Back. Continued. (2017, PG,

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm The Car Club. 2.00 Inside Line. 3.00 Seven’s Motorsport Classic. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Gold Coast 500. H’lights. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Gold Coast 500. H’lights. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Venom. (2018, M) 10.35 Late Programs.

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6am Children’s Programs. Noon Smash. 1.00 Baywatch. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 3rd Rock. 3.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 The Weakest Link USA. (Premiere) 8.30 Love Island Australia. (Return) 10.00 MOVIE: Ted. (2012, MA15+) 12.10am I Am Cait. 1.05 Kardashians. 2.00 Baywatch. 2.50 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 3.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Road Open. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 Kriol Kitchen. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.35 News. 6.45 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.35 Outback Lockdown. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 It’s Fine, I’m Fine. 9.25 Woven Threads Stories From Within. 9.30 Miniseries: DI Ray. 10.25 Boy Nomad. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (R) 10.00 Incredible Homes. (Premiere) 11.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Robson Green: Walking Hadrian’s Wall. (PGs, R) 3.00 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters & Numbers. (R)

Morning

6.00 Seven News.

Home And Away. (PG)

Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Presented by Graeme Hall.

The Good Doctor. (M) The team operates on a military re-enactor whose attempt at authenticity has created a predicament.

9.30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (Ma) Presented by Cherry Healey.

The Latest: Seven News.

Chicago Fire. (Ma)

10 News First.

Project. A look at the day’s news

The Traitors. (PGl) With a new Team Traitor recruit in the house, The Faithful scramble to uncover the defector.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mv) A body is found at an ancient burial site.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 American Restoration. 10.30 Pawn Stars. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Billion Dollar Wreck. 1.00 Hellfire Heroes. 2.00 American Pickers. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 3.30 Down East Dickering. 4.30 Irish Pickers. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 9.30 Outback Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am Children’s Programs. Noon Smash. 1.00 Baywatch. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Botched. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: Happy Gilmore. (1996, M) 11.40 Young Sheldon. 12.10am I Am Cait. 1.05 Kardashians. 2.00 Baywatch. 2.50 Late Programs.

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club SPORT

By John SLADE

OUR popular Melbourne Cup event is on again this year. Dress up, bring a plate and enjoy the day. Over one hundred players patronized the Nambucca Valley Club in one way or another through this week indicating the game

is becoming more and more popular. If you have an interest in bridge or have any questions contact Secretary Carol 65689833.

Monday 17 October: Phil directed a 5 ½ table Mitchell.

North/South Winners: Lyndall Edsall and

Richard Levy. Well done, Lyndall, You too Richard.

Runners up: Phil Booth and Rob Marshall.

East/ West Winners: Daphne Priestley and Colleen Robertson.

Runners up: Noreen Cork and Helen Rowsell.

Tuesday 18 October: Mike’s training session is rapidly drawing to a close. This morning’s session dealt with the double conventions; should have been a challenge. The supervised play component will commence mid-November. In the evening session, Rob directed a 2 ½

table Howell. Winners Louise and Gary Walton. Runners up: Maureen Cowan and Rob Marshall.

Wednesday 19 October: Morning “Improve your bridge session” 19 fans welcomed Richard back from his aborted trip to the flood ravaged South.

Thursday 20 October:

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 Kriol Kitchen. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Faboriginal. 8.00 Wellington Paranormal. 8.30 The Casketeers. 9.00 Kura. 9.25 Good Grief. 9.50 Trickster. 10.45 Late Programs.

John directed a 5-table Mitchell.

North/South Winners: Joanna Halioris and Richard Levy.

Runners up: Glen Hallet and Phil Booth.

East/West Winners: Astrid and Gus Gorissen. Runners up: Susie Keur and Peter Plunkett-Cole.

Saturday 22 October:

Pairs Champs!

By Nerida BLACKFORD

THURSDAY Social Bowls was another enjoyable morning out for our ladies.

In recent pairs games, J. Haigh and N. Blackford def K. Dale and A. Duffus in a great contest, with lots of close ends, 17-11; A-M Johnson and A. Reid went down to a hot team of T. Meehan and M. Duffus.

In Triples games, a close match was won by T. Ryan, M. Flagg and E. Fleming over T. Ryan, C. Davis and M. Monty Montgomery 17-15; and then J. Cedelland. S. Seckold and Pat Fletch Fletcher won over D. Mann, R. Dugdale and P. Smith 26-14.

In other rounds of social bowls we had the following results:

P. Fletcher, C. Davis and D. Mann def E. Fleming, A. Reid and A. Duffus 29-4; J. Haigh, M. Duffus, A. Duffus def J. Haigh,

N. Blackford and P. Fletcher 20-13; D. Mann, T. Meehan and E. Fleming def T. Ryan, M. Dwarte and M. Smith 27-13; C. Davis and G. Richardson def R. Dugdale and S. Seckold 26-14.

Our Ladies’ Pairs Championships have now been completed.

T. Meehan and K. Porter had defeated S. Seckold and G. Richardson 26-15, whilst N. Blackford and P. Fletcher won over M. Flagg and M. Smith 2516 to make it to the final round.

Our new Club Ladies’ Pairs Champions are Nerida Blackford and Pat Fletcher, winning the match against Teresa Meehan and Kim Porter 15-14.

This was a terrific match, enjoyed by a large group of club bowlers.

One of the male supporters thought it was the match of the season.

Most ends saw only one shot scored, but Nerida and Pat managed a few ends of 2s and 3, which was all the difference.

The match went to an extra end, with Pat putting down a great shot which lasted, to be the winning bowl.

Thanks to everyone who came down and supported us on the day.

q Ladies Pairs Champions Nerida Blackford and Pat Fletcher with Club President and Umpire Margaret Flagg.