Once again, Tungamah and District Lions Club played host to a large group of residents from the town, as well as St James and Wilby to celebrate Australia Day.
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Club President Victor Smith kicked off proceedings by welcoming everyone, especially representative from the Moira Shire, Director of Infrastructure, Rachael Gadd.
A scrumptious breakfast had been prepared by the members of the Tungamah and District Lions Club and the crowd of around 100 were quick to fill their plates and grab a free coffee.
Entertainment began with Tungamah’s very own Elvis. Dylan Sidebottom has become an Elvis tribute artist, and following on from Parkes, Tungamah got him to show off some local talent.
His singing and gyrations were well received by the large crowd.
More traditional Australian songs were then provided by Tony Figgins who has supported the Tungamah/St James for so many years.
Rachael Gadd, from the Moira Shire then spoke in support of the day and presented the welcome to country.
It was then on to the presentations, with Les Harrison controlling proceedings. Monica Brewer spoke in glowing terms about the many things Jameson Dickins has been doing. He was a lad who grew his hair extremely long for some years and had it cut off to raise money for last year’s Good Friday Appeal.
Jameson aimed to raise around $500, but instead he finished with closer to $4500, a wonderful effort.
He received the award for Young Citizen of the Year. This was presented by Michael Barry, a member of the Australia Day Committee and a person who does so much for the town himself.
Then came the presentation for Citizen of the Year.
Lions President Victor Smith spoke of the work of Roger Tozer in the community at Tungamah as well as his work at the St James Golf Club. He is always quick to help others with their problems, especially repairing damage from storms and using his generosity in running people to medical appointments.
At St James, he is secretary of the Golf Club, and can often be seen repairing buildings, mowing fairways and raking sand scrapes.
Roger was very humble to receive his award, which was donated by Jo Clark at the Tungamah Post Office.
Thank you to all who helped on the day, especially Tony Figgins for the sound for the last time as the young fellow is hanging up the microphones.
Young Citizen of the Year Jameson Dickens.
He has supported Lions through thick and thin including the Ten Thousand Events. Tungamah Lions wish Tony well.
Time now to look to next year and a fresh bunch of nominations of worthy folk.
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