A Dumbleyung couple have won $100,000 from a scratchie they purchased at the Dumbleyung General Store.
 
Undecided whether to chose her $10 word play ticket from the top or bottom of the pile, it proved the woman's choice from the top was the lucky one! 

The lucky winner told Lotterywest, "It was meant to be."
 
Initially in shock from scratching the ticket at work, the winner scanned the ticket at the general store several times to check it was real.

“It’s a really great feeling to win but it’s still so surreal!” said the winners.

The couple said their prize money will make their retirement years easier when the times comes to retire and they will take their time deciding what they would like to do.

This October Foodbank will be hosting a four week Food Sensations® programme at the CRC. An interactive nutrition and cooking experience with the sessions being held each Thursday from 11am to 1pm.

During the sessions, attendees will learn about the importance of four core topics:

• Healthy eating
• Meal planning and budgeting
• Label reading and food
• Food safety and preparation

Each Food Sensations® sessions aim to improve the knowledge and understanding of nutritious foods and how to purchase and prepare healthy meals and snacks. These interactive sessions will include a hands-on cooking experience and creating tasty and easy recipes.
The sessions will be held via video conference and cost $10 per person/ per session or $30 per person for the full four week program.

​Spots are limited so to book your place or for more information on one or all four sessions please contact the CRC on 9863 4829 or email admin@dumbleyungcrc.com

More than 15 children from right around the Shire filled the library at the CRC to take part in Rhyme Time with Mrs Gilfellon.

The interactive session saw the children sing nursery rhymes, dance, and enjoy the story of Mr Darcy the dancing duck.
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The children enjoyed fresh fruit afterwards in the sandpit area as the mums caught up over coffee.

The community is invited to join all members of winter sporting clubs, as they enter the barriers and make their dash to the Spring Carnival Winter Windup event at the Dumbleyung Town Hall. 
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Organisers are asking all attendees to don their floral prints, fascinators and suits to complete the Spring Carnival theme on Friday September 16.

The event aims to bring the sporting clubs and community together to celebrate the winter sports achievements by presenting the vote counts and perpetual awards for the Kukerin-Dumbleyung Football Club, Dumbleyung Men's Hockey Club, Lake Grace-Kukerin Hockey Club and Dumbleyung Netball Club.

Tickets are $65 per person and include a three course meal; live music from Hayden McGlinn and a cash bar will also be available.
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Tickets can be paid online or by cheque. For more information please email admin@dumbleyungcrc.com​

More than 115 people flocked the Dumbleyung Hall over the weekend to watch this years production by the Dumbleyung Theatre Club.

The threesome of short acts, The Last tango in Dongo, The Call Centre and The Honeymoon, were performed over two nights.

Scattered with references to many well known locals, the production itself attracted new performers and some familiar old faces.

The trio of acts provided some good old fashioned laughs with bra flashing, a baby being born and some risqué dancing, which made it hard not to enjoy.
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Big congratulations to everyone who made this years production possible, especially the members of the Dumbleyung Theatre Club.

​With finals here, Kukerin Dumbleyung didn't play on the weekend and awaited the result of the 2nd semi final played at Boddington between Williams and Boddington.  Williams were too strong for the home team, kicking 14.9-93 to Boddington 10.15-75.  

Williams are straight through to the Grand Final to be played on 11th September in Wickepin.

Kukerin Dumbleyung face off against Boddington in the Preliminary Final at Williams this Sunday 4th September for a spot in the Grand Final.  Go Cougars!!!!

The Elimination Finals commenced on Saturday with the majority of games going down to the wire.  As the photos showed players were doing last minute jobs to increase their chances of going on the play on Sunday.  Howie Ward polishing his shoes!  Paul Ward with his last minute cleaning of clubs and the 4 trying to improve their putting for what was to come. 

1 Eamonn Lanagan defeated 8 Ricky Mott 2/1
3 Davina Gossage defeated 6 Cheryl Snell 6/4
2 Marc Ball Lost to 7 Stephen Roberts 1 down
4 Sharlene Powell Lost to 5 Liz Dare 1 down
3 Eric Gossage defeated 6 Howie Ward 2/1
4 Paul Ward Lost to 5 Jamie Dare 1 down

After a heavy night out by a few of the players with the Play and a 50th party saw the remaining players standing from Saturday commence playing Sunday with an 11.00 start.   The Weather was trying to intervene with  a few showers  but all in all a reasonably fine day. 

Results
1 Eamonn Lanagan defeated 5 Jamie Dare 4/3
3 Davina Gossage defeated 2 Margie Ward 5/4
7 Stephen Roberts defeated 3 Eric Gossage 2/1
1 Tamara Bartram defeated 5 Liz Dare 9/7

The finals will be played on Saturday 10 September, times will be organised and players will be notified.
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There was 5 players who banned together for a Stableford on Saturday with Lee Smith winning the day with 37points.  George Bartram was spotted on the course and took off 1 of the novelties.  Next Saturday will be sponsored by Dumbleyung Engineering, Nick Green. 

Thursday of course is our Mens Midweek Day and Ladies Open Day, proudly sponsored by Dumbleyung Ag Supplies and Grain Brokers.  If you have not put your entries in please  ring or email the below.  Shotgun start at 11.30.   Nominations (late nominations accepted) to:  
​Ladies Captain: Tamara Bartram 0458 634 020 /  Tamarab@wn.com.au    
​Men’s Captain: Marc Ball 0438 637 234    OR:   email lakeview.dyg@gmail.com  
Article by T Bartram

B - Grade had a close match in the Preliminary Final against KK Vipers in Narembeen on the weekend.  The final score was 3-4 which means the team just miss out on a Grand Final berth.

Well done to all teams on a successful season.

The Dumbleyung B Grade men played their final game of the season prior to finals at Stubbs Park in Dumbleyung on Saturday against Williams. They came away with a 2-2 draw with an early goal by Courtney Bairstow and a goal in the dying minutes of the game by Scott Angwin.

Better players were Courtney Bairstow, Marshall Henry and Scott Angwin.

This means that Dumbleyung have finished third on the ladder so will go into their first final against Riffs next Saturday in Narrogin at 12.30pm.

Everyone is welcome to come and cheer them on.
Article by Y Bairstow

Raising awareness for depression and suicide, the participants of this years Black Dog Ride were welcomed with open arms by members of the Dumbleyung Men’s Shed for lunch and a pit stop to refuel as part of their first days travel.

Departing from Busselton early Thursday morning, the group travelled to Dumbleyung for lunch to refuel their bellies and tanks, before making their way to Hyden to complete their first day of travel.
Men’s Shed Representative Graham Wilson said, “Mental health is an important part of what we do and we strongly support any initiative that supports mental health.  To show our appreciation for the participant’s efforts we supplied the lunch free of charge.”

Dumbleyung Men’s Shed also presented the group with a cheque for $300.
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All proceeds raised go towards their continued funding of Lifeline’s Online Crisis Support chat service and Mental Health First Aid’s teen MHFA program in Australia Secondary Schools.

Kukerin Dumbleyung had a great win in the 1st Semi Final against Wickepin.  Kukerin Dumbleyung 13.16-94 to Wickepin 9.18-72.

Goal Kickers: K. Monteath 4, M. Longbottom 3, N. Ditchburn 2, R. D''Alton 2, B. Lim, G. Bolt
Best Players: M. Longbottom, R. D''Alton, J. Doney, J. Carew-Reid, R. Taylor, S. Pearce
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Which means a berth in the Preliminary Final on 4th September in Williams, against the winner of Williams v Boddington.  Go Cougars!!!

Congratulations to all trophy recipients announced at the recent Association presentations.

​Last game of the season for our Ducks
 
In what was nearly a forfeited game by Katanning team, Fusion, our Dumbleyung Ducks were able to play their last game of the season with a last minute timeslot reschedule.  We also recruited two new recruits in Adele and Ebony Smith who both played fantastically in their first senior netball game.  Adele and Ebony spent much of their primary school years watching Mum Elspeth play netball and it was wonderful to see them playing along side their Mum!
 
The game was quite intense with Fusion needing to win this game to make it to the finals and they put great pressure on our Ducks across the whole court.  With accurate goal scoring Fusion got away early.  Our defence and centre court players were kept on their toes and with some fantastic intercepts were able to work the ball down to our goal end. 
 
Our supports were in force on the weekend, cheering on our Ducks throughout the game and although our girls played one of their best games this season the final score did not go our way.  Fusion were victorious in the end 44 to our 21 and thus our final game for the season.
 
Our Ducks celebrated the end of season back at the Dumbleyung Club with drinks and dinner.  Thank you to Carly and Clare for organising our get together and to Tanya Kirk for keeping our thirst quenched and for the scrumptious buffet dinner. 
 
And finally well done to our Ducks for pursuing the season they have.  Playing in the Division 1/2 grade presented many challenges and while it didn’t show on the scorecard how well we all played, feel proud knowing you have all stepped up to the challenge this year.  Thank you to Janelle for coaching our team in your inaugural year as coach.  It was a tough year but well done on a stellar effort.  Thank you to all of our supporters throughout our season on and off the court and to fellow readers of the Quack Chat, we hope you have enjoyed our Netball Club updates. 
 
Our awards presentation will take place at the Annual Winter Sports Windup to be held at the Dumbleyung Hall, Friday 16 September.  Tickets are on sale now.  If you require more information please contact the Dumbleyung CRC.    

Dumbleyung play Williams in Dumbleyung 3pm on Saturday 27th August so hopefully there won't be too many tired attendees after the play night.

Captain Marc Ball blitzed the field on Saturday with a 83 off the stick 66 nett winning the Burando Hill trophy, the Birdie Hole and the MM  for the day.  This amazing finish saw him qualify 2nd in the A Grade  the runner-up, although only hitting 5 drives on fairway, the rest in the bush,  playing the game of his life, and for the 1st time hitting under 90  with an 88 off the stick, 69 nett was Jamie Dare. 

Gross was won by the ever reliable Eric Gossage with an 85.  The women were out in force,  Ladies winner was T Bartram 73nett.   Runner-up Cheryl Snell, who commented that she didn't get to sleep after the big win in the Holden Scramble on Sunday until after 12 that night, with a best score for a long time and no windies, with a 74nettt;  and it was great to see Karen Ward back, winning the gross for the day. The rain fell and 1 lady, no names mentioned but her hair is sort of redish and curly and  the youngest, decided to retire to watch the Football? or whatever, but give her credit we did see her back for the BBQ.    Novelties were won by Marc, Karen, Jamie, Howie, Eric.  The putting competition saw Jamie Dare winning with 25putts - no wonder he played so well.   

The coming Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 will see the 1st & 2nd Elimination Finals being played.    Please do not be late.  The winners will go on to play on Sunday - times to be decided after Saturday's play.  The B Grade will be a straight final on Saturday 10 September with Lee Smith playing Bob Hannah. 

The draw for the A Grade is below.

​The weather was beautiful this week as Lake Grace Kukerin travelled to Corrigin for the semi finals.
C grade was a great game but unfortunately lost to Bruce rock when it went to flicks 2-1. Awards went to all the kids for a great game and season. Thanks Stevie for coaching.

The sun was shining bright for the B grade as they came out fighting and didn't give up winning the game 1-0 goal from Tayah.

Good luck for next week's preliminary final as they take on KK vipers in Narambeen.

​The A grade had a hard game against Bruce Rock unfortunately going down 2-1 goal to Anna Taylor.

​Well done to all the girls. Thanks Anna for coaching.