June 2010 . . DAYBORO DAY AWARD WINNERS FOR 2010
Awards presented by the Dayboro District Progress Association Inc. (DDPAI):
BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARD – DAYBORO MEDICAL CENTRE 
RESIDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD – MRS EDNA WRUCK
YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD – MISS ERYNNE CONYARD
Information about this year’s award winners:
BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARD – DAYBORO MEDICAL CENTRE
When Dr David Sawdon and Lynne Sawdon were presented with the Business Recognition Award, Dr Sawdon commented that he has been here for some 25 years – and this equated to almost half his life.
I wonder if he envisaged this length stay, and the expansion of the practice to what it is now, when he first arrived here, in partnership with Dr David Brand. At that stage Dr Brand was dividing his time between his practices at Dayboro and Petrie. The growth of this area has been such that Dayboro now needs more than the one doctor to cope with the workload. Unfortunately the task of enticing other doctors to help in servicing the medical needs of our community has not been an easy task.
The caring, friendly team at Dayboro Medical Centre watch over the elderly and infirm, see to our treatment in times of injury and ill-health and provide support and guidance for the families when they, or a loved one are facing a health crisis.
The Dayboro Medical Centre, under the guidance of Dr David Sawdon and his wife, Nurse Practioner Lynne Sawdon provides this community with access to a comprehensive range of medical services. These include Pathology services; Psychologist; Mental health nurse; Audiologist; Physiotherapist; Nursing services; and Podiatry – then there is also the Mole Scan facility and a range of cosmetic laser procedures.
This puts the Dayboro township in the position of being the envy of many communities as this range of allied medical services is uncommon in semi-rural communities – and not so common in some urban communities either.
Thank you to David, Lynne and your team for looking after us so well.
RESIDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD – MRS EDNA WRUCK
Edna’s early involvement with the community was with the CWA “Younger Set”. With Edna as President, this group organized dances for young people in the district, also as fundraisers for the local community. Her fundraising enthusiasm had another outlet too, in the fledgling Ambulance Centre.
At 23 Edna married Des Wruck and they had three children, Heather, Laurel and Steven. A obvious progression then was to become an active participant in the school community. She was involved in organizing the first tuckshop at Dayboro State School and would sew endlessly for school productions and decorate the hall for concerts.
Her love of dancing led her to participating in the Dayboro Debutante Balls, teaching young, uncoordinated men – with two left-feet – how to waltz and also teaching the young ladies deportment and how to curtsey while they were being presented to society. The reward in a job well done came when, at the last moment, it all came together and then the waltzing and curtseying would go off without a hitch!
Edna also resumed her support of the Dayboro Ambulance, as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Countless hours were spent with fund raising activities. There was helping to coordinate the Ambulance Christmas Tree and then there was the catering, catering and even more catering.
Edna had a long and dedicated association with Dayboro Community Catering, and is still at the Bowls Club every second Friday night serving out the meals – This is after all the “at home” preparation work and the hours at the club to ensure that everything will run smoothly. All these efforts have resulted in not only keeping the Bowls Club financially afloat, but also providing a social outlet in our community.
Edna enthusiastically promotes the game of bowls, introducing new members and showing them the fun they can have by taking part in the game. She was introduced to the game in 1984 and proved a natural. Elected President of the Ladies Bowling Club in 1988, 1996, 2001 and 2006, Edna is now the Patroness of the Dayboro Ladies Bowling Club – an honour bestowed on her in 2008 and one which she treasures.
The love of cooking led Edna in another direction too – She became a Steward in the Cooking section at the Dayboro Show in 1950. Presented with Life Membership of the Dayboro Show Society in 2000, Edna is still a Stewart in our Show’s Cooking Section.
For many years – before the formation of Dayboro Community Catering – Edna coordinated and worked in the canteen down by the main ring at the Dayboro Rodeo. This became known as Edna’s Shed and her volunteer workforce would return each year, keen to tackle the huge task of feeding thousands of people, in the fun atmosphere there.
Awarded the Bicentennial Medal in 2001 at Government House in recognition of her service to the Community, Edna is also deserving of this Resident of the Year Award. Her community involvement totals in excess of 65 years.
YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD – MISS ERYNNE CONYARD
Erynne, born in April 1988 in Sydney, was diagnosed with Bi-lateral Retinoblastoma (tumors on the retina) at the age of 6 months. By age 3 Erynne had lost both eyes as a result of this condition.
She has no visual memory but has excellent spatial awareness and has always been a fighter and has a strong will.
With assistance by way of Text to Speech software on her computer, Erynne has completed a Diploma in Remedial Massage with the Australian Institute of Applied Sciences. Her plan is to work as a sports massage therapist for a sporting team, and travel with the team.
Currently Erynne is working for Boystown 3 days a week. This involves travelling to Milton with her Seeing Eye Dog, Koda, in her role of updating their database, meanwhile waiting to hear back about other positions she has applied for.
Currently her focus is elsewhere i.e. on the 2012 Paralympics. This is as a member of the Australian Women’s Goalball Team. Goalball is the only team sport for the vision impaired in the Paralympics.
Erynne commenced playing Goalball at the age of 9 and has competed at State, National and International level.
The Australian Women’s Team now have the Australian Paralympic Committee Support, which has given them access to strength and conditioning coaching, sports psychologists and physiotherapists. Because of this they have had a much stronger lead up to this year’s World Championships to be held in Sheffield, England in June. Her team is looking forwarding to the competition and hoping for a qualifying position.
Community work slots into Erynne’s resume as well, having assisted with lead-up work for the Dayboro Day Festival in the years that her mother, Linda, was Stall Coordinator.
Erynne has been, and will continue to be, a high achiever despite her disability, and is therefore a deserving recipient of this year’s Young Achiever Award.
Unfortunately, due to her Goalball team commitments, she was away at a training camp over the weekend of the Dayboro Day Festival. Not surprising really – given that they are due to head off to England soon.
Congratulations Erynne. All the best for you and your team at Sheffield, and later at the 2012 Paralympics.
Linda, Erynne’s mother, accepted the award on Erynne’s behalf, and took the opportunity to thank the various organizations that had helped promote Erynne’s fundraising efforts as well as thanking the Apex Club of Dayboro for their assistance with the purchase of a computer for Erynne when the old unit broke, which left her in a difficult position with regard to her studies.
Again, congratulations Erynne.
When Dr David Sawdon and Lynne Sawdon were presented with the Business Recognition Award, Dr Sawdon commented that he has been here for some 25 years – and this equated to almost half his life.
I wonder if he envisaged this length stay, and the expansion of the practice to what it is now, when he first arrived here, in partnership with Dr David Brand. At that stage Dr Brand was dividing his time between his practices at Dayboro and Petrie. The growth of this area has been such that Dayboro now needs more than the one doctor to cope with the workload. Unfortunately the task of enticing other doctors to help in servicing the medical needs of our community has not been an easy task.
The caring, friendly team at Dayboro Medical Centre watch over the elderly and infirm, see to our treatment in times of injury and ill-health and provide support and guidance for the families when they, or a loved one are facing a health crisis.
The Dayboro Medical Centre, under the guidance of Dr David Sawdon and his wife, Nurse Practioner Lynne Sawdon provides this community with access to a comprehensive range of medical services. These include Pathology services; Psychologist; Mental health nurse; Audiologist; Physiotherapist; Nursing services; and Podiatry – then there is also the Mole Scan facility and a range of cosmetic laser procedures.
This puts the Dayboro township in the position of being the envy of many communities as this range of allied medical services is uncommon in semi-rural communities – and not so common in some urban communities either.
Thank you to David, Lynne and your team for looking after us so well.
RESIDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD – MRS EDNA WRUCK
Edna’s early involvement with the community was with the CWA “Younger Set”. With Edna as President, this group organized dances for young people in the district, also as fundraisers for the local community. Her fundraising enthusiasm had another outlet too, in the fledgling Ambulance Centre.
At 23 Edna married Des Wruck and they had three children, Heather, Laurel and Steven. A obvious progression then was to become an active participant in the school community. She was involved in organizing the first tuckshop at Dayboro State School and would sew endlessly for school productions and decorate the hall for concerts.
Her love of dancing led her to participating in the Dayboro Debutante Balls, teaching young, uncoordinated men – with two left-feet – how to waltz and also teaching the young ladies deportment and how to curtsey while they were being presented to society. The reward in a job well done came when, at the last moment, it all came together and then the waltzing and curtseying would go off without a hitch!
Edna also resumed her support of the Dayboro Ambulance, as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Countless hours were spent with fund raising activities. There was helping to coordinate the Ambulance Christmas Tree and then there was the catering, catering and even more catering.
Edna had a long and dedicated association with Dayboro Community Catering, and is still at the Bowls Club every second Friday night serving out the meals – This is after all the “at home” preparation work and the hours at the club to ensure that everything will run smoothly. All these efforts have resulted in not only keeping the Bowls Club financially afloat, but also providing a social outlet in our community.
Edna enthusiastically promotes the game of bowls, introducing new members and showing them the fun they can have by taking part in the game. She was introduced to the game in 1984 and proved a natural. Elected President of the Ladies Bowling Club in 1988, 1996, 2001 and 2006, Edna is now the Patroness of the Dayboro Ladies Bowling Club – an honour bestowed on her in 2008 and one which she treasures.
The love of cooking led Edna in another direction too – She became a Steward in the Cooking section at the Dayboro Show in 1950. Presented with Life Membership of the Dayboro Show Society in 2000, Edna is still a Stewart in our Show’s Cooking Section.
For many years – before the formation of Dayboro Community Catering – Edna coordinated and worked in the canteen down by the main ring at the Dayboro Rodeo. This became known as Edna’s Shed and her volunteer workforce would return each year, keen to tackle the huge task of feeding thousands of people, in the fun atmosphere there.
Awarded the Bicentennial Medal in 2001 at Government House in recognition of her service to the Community, Edna is also deserving of this Resident of the Year Award. Her community involvement totals in excess of 65 years.
YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD – MISS ERYNNE CONYARD
Erynne, born in April 1988 in Sydney, was diagnosed with Bi-lateral Retinoblastoma (tumors on the retina) at the age of 6 months. By age 3 Erynne had lost both eyes as a result of this condition.
She has no visual memory but has excellent spatial awareness and has always been a fighter and has a strong will.
With assistance by way of Text to Speech software on her computer, Erynne has completed a Diploma in Remedial Massage with the Australian Institute of Applied Sciences. Her plan is to work as a sports massage therapist for a sporting team, and travel with the team.
Currently Erynne is working for Boystown 3 days a week. This involves travelling to Milton with her Seeing Eye Dog, Koda, in her role of updating their database, meanwhile waiting to hear back about other positions she has applied for.
Currently her focus is elsewhere i.e. on the 2012 Paralympics. This is as a member of the Australian Women’s Goalball Team. Goalball is the only team sport for the vision impaired in the Paralympics.
Erynne commenced playing Goalball at the age of 9 and has competed at State, National and International level.
The Australian Women’s Team now have the Australian Paralympic Committee Support, which has given them access to strength and conditioning coaching, sports psychologists and physiotherapists. Because of this they have had a much stronger lead up to this year’s World Championships to be held in Sheffield, England in June. Her team is looking forwarding to the competition and hoping for a qualifying position.
Community work slots into Erynne’s resume as well, having assisted with lead-up work for the Dayboro Day Festival in the years that her mother, Linda, was Stall Coordinator.
Erynne has been, and will continue to be, a high achiever despite her disability, and is therefore a deserving recipient of this year’s Young Achiever Award.
Unfortunately, due to her Goalball team commitments, she was away at a training camp over the weekend of the Dayboro Day Festival. Not surprising really – given that they are due to head off to England soon.
Congratulations Erynne. All the best for you and your team at Sheffield, and later at the 2012 Paralympics.
Linda, Erynne’s mother, accepted the award on Erynne’s behalf, and took the opportunity to thank the various organizations that had helped promote Erynne’s fundraising efforts as well as thanking the Apex Club of Dayboro for their assistance with the purchase of a computer for Erynne when the old unit broke, which left her in a difficult position with regard to her studies.
Again, congratulations Erynne.
