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General News
11 November, 2024
Betty marks another special year
Minyip's Dunmunkle Lodge resident Betty Sanders celebrated another lap around the sun as she turned 103 years old surrounded by family and friends recently.
Betty Sanders (middle) with sister Margery Northfield and son Lyal Sanders. Photo: DAVID WARD
Mrs Sanders was born in Natimuk and later moved to Polkemmet where she and late husband Malcolm ran a farm.
Together they raised three children, Lyal, Evan and Julie.
She was a dedicated cook and became known for her sponges and fruit cakes, and turned into a renowned show cake judge.
She enjoyed tennis and was a part of many community groups throughout the years.
Just seven years ago, Mrs Sanders became a permanent resident at Dunmukle Lodge.
A celebration was hosted at the Lodge on September 26 with around 40 family, friends and residents attending to mark another special year for Mrs Sanders.
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