Wagin Football Club Presentations: On September 14, the Wagin Football Club held its presentation evening at the Darkan Town Hall. More than 140 guests dressed to impress and enjoyed delicious food by Kerry Higgins Catering and great entertainment by Russell and Tom. The photo booth was a hit with the guests and everyone enjoyed all the general fun that a night in Darkan turns on. Congratulations to our local star Paul South on being named the reserves' runner-up fairest and best. Our organising committee thanks all volunteers involved, the Shire of West Arthur for allowing us to use their beautiful venue and our sponsors for their attendance. Thank you also to the community for supporting the event. We are now in the planning stages of our next event - save the date for a sundowner at Lake Towerinning on February 15. Details coming soon. Arthur River Country Club Golf Day: Arthur River Country Club held their Opening and Closing Golf Day on September 21. A great field of 54 players played a two-person ambrose. Results - Nett winners: Brendan Green & Matthew O'Kane - 68-91/2-581/2; Nett runners-up: Daryl Abbott & Andrew Clarke - 72-9-63; 3rd nett: Paul Saunders & Shane Maloney - 74-93/4-641/4; 4th nett: Tim & Danny Buller - 72-7 1/4-64 3/4; Gross winners: Scott Ewen, Ilias Kartsioukas & Steve Fraser - 73; Gross r/up: Charlie Dwight & Steve Johnson - 74; 3rd gross: Blair Carter & Damon Morris - 77 c/b; 4th gross: John & Helen Earnshaw - 77; NAGA: Lachie Morrell & Lawrence Dawson. A big thank you to the sponsors: Major Sponsors: Kojonup Ag Supplies and Landmark Fertiliser. Other Sponsors: CSBP, Kojonup Auto Electrics, Kojonup Tyre Service, Hi Way Sales & Service, Darkan Agri Services, Elders Darkan, Elders Wagin, Galts Wagin, Jeremy & Ronael Humphris, Midalia Steel Wagin, McGuffie Transport, Spurry's Transport, Wayne & Tarn Peak and Afgri. Afterwards, many more from the district, both old and young, joined the golfers for tea and fellowship. Well done to the organisers of the day on doing a superb job and it is wonderful to see the community is alive and well. 39th Annual Darkan and Districts Ram Sale: On October 15 at the West Arthur Shire Ram Pavilion. Inspection from 10am; sale starts at 11am. There will be 91 2018 drop British and Australasian breed rams for sale. The Doctor and the Butcher: The CRC was fortunate to once again receive funding for Mental Health Week and we are hosting two of Boddington's finest, butcher Kim Batt and doctor Coert Erasmus, to engage you in a great evening of upskilling your knowledge and strengthening your mateship. All invited to come along on October 9 and learn a bit about mental health and how to sharpen your knives. Kids welcome to come and watch a movie in the other room. RSVPs essential for catering before close of door October 7. Memoir, Autobiography, Biography course: Come to a writing workshop with adjunct senior lecturer (writing), Edith Cowan University's Josephine Taylor. The course is free thanks to a grant secured by the shire from Lotterywest. October 19 from 9am-3.30pm (time TBC). Lunch provided. Register your interest with the CRC.
