KALANGADOO was bursting with Australian spirit on Friday morning as dozens gathered at the centre of the town to celebrate Australia Day with an early breakfast.
The hard-working volunteers of the local Lions club put on a spread of bacon and eggs for members of the surrounding community who gathered at the Kalangadoo Institute at 8am.
Wattle Range deputy mayor Rob Dycer said the tight-knit community of Kalangadoo and surrounds had always supported the Australia Day breakfast.
“It has been happening here for around 12 years and even though a lot of people packed up and went away for the long weekend, we still had a pretty good turnout,” Cr Dycer said.
“I hope it continues here for a long time to come.”
“The Australian flag was raised at around 9am before those in attendance burst into chorus to sing the country’s national anthem.
Wattle Range councillor Dale Price conducted the formalities to recognise the contributions made by citizen of the year Mount Burr resident Trevor Schultz.
“Today I have the honour of sharing with you all the outstanding contributions made by Trevor, the recipient of this year’s citizen of the year award,” Cr Price said.
“He has always been willing to do whatever is asked of him – if he sees a need, he is likely to do something about it.”
Cr Dycer said this year they did not have to look far to find someone worthy of winning the award.
“Schultzy has been involved in the football club, the cricket club, the Country Fire Service, he has been volunteering all his life, so it is well deserved,” Cr Dycer said.
“I think he would be pretty chuffed and so he should be because he has done a lot of work for his community.”
Humbled by the award, Mr Schultz was lost for words when presented the certificate by Cr Dycer and Cr Price.
“I am pretty honoured to win this award and it is great to have family and friends who came over for the presentation,” Mr Schultz said.
“I would just like to thank the Lions Club and the council for putting on another great Australia Day breakfast.”
