THE Woolworths development officer, Nigel Smith, will be guest speaker at the annual general meeting of the Bega Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday, July 28, at the Bega RSL Club.

Following light refreshments the meeting will start at 6pm.

The election for the 2008-9 committee members will be held after the minutes of the 2007 annual general meeting are read and the financial, president’s and sub-committees reports presented.

Mr Smith will be speaking at 7pm.

Lotto winner

A LOTTERY player who purchased their ticket in Bega is $5000 richer after they picked up the third prize in $2 Jackpot Lottery 9066 last Friday.

The winner is not a member of the NSW Lotteries Players Club so NSW Lotteries officials have no way of contacting the mystery winner.

The winning ticket, number 068054, was purchased at Bega Newsagency in Carp Street.

Newsagency manager Ross Ritchie said it is a definite thrill to sell a major prize winning ticket.

“We have sold a $50,000 Powerball winner and a first prize Jackpot Lottery winner this year, so we are having a lucky run,” Ross added.

“The sale of Jackpot Lottery tickets is very strong because of the big jackpot.”

By becoming a member of NSW Lotteries Players Club (for just $3.30 a year), players ensure that they can be contacted with news of a major win.

The Jackpot in the $2 Jackpot Lottery was not won in a recent draw and now stands at $12.5 million for draw 9067.

District death

MRS Julie Ann Robertson of Old Mill Lane, Wolumla, died on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, aged 47 years.

She will be mourned by her husband Phil and daughter Amber.

The funeral for Mrs Robertson will be held in the Clavering Park Crematorium, Wolumla at 11.00am on Saturday, July 26, 2008.

Funeral arrangements are by John R Whyman Funeral Services of Bega and Wolumla.

Amnesty meeting

EVERYONE can make a difference, and a workshop in Bega on August 2 will show you how to get started.

Amnesty International will be holding a human rights workshop which will show people how they can make a difference through key activities such as campaigns, letter writing and human rights advocacy.

The workshop will run for two hours, from 11am until 1pm, and a free lunch will be provided at the conclusion.

The event will be held at Bega Bowling club, and is open to anyone who is interested in attending.

To RSVP (by 5.00pm Monday, July 28) or for further information please contact Bede Carmody at the ACT/SNSW Action Centre on 02 6202 7501, or Helen Kay on 02 4474 5619.