Hindmarsh celebrates

Nhill’s Mervyn Schneider, OAM, is Hindmarsh Shire’s citizen of the year.

Hindmarsh deputy mayor Brett Ireland and Australia Day ambassador Wesa Chau presented Mr Schneider and young citizen of the year Caleb Zanker with their awards at Nhill’s Australia Day celebrations last week.

Mr Schneider has been a charter member of Rotary Club of Nhill since 1961, providing 50 years of service to the Nhill community. He has been a dedicated board member of Nhill’s Avonlea aged-care facility for 44 years.

Mr Zanker was Nhill College’s year-10 dux last year, when he also collected a Couch Family all-rounder award.

He was previously a year10 form captain and a recipient of Wimmera Football Netball League under-17 Spirit of Football award.

• Right, Mr Schneider accepts his award from Australia Day ambassador Wesa Chau.