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    West Wimmera Shire Council Chief Executive Officer David Bezuidenhout with senior citizen of the year Angela Heinrich. West Wimmera Shire Seniors Week at Edenhope.
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    Paul Oliver, James Sweetin and Allen Horneij, Edenhope Men's Shed. West Wimmera Shire Seniors Week at Edenhope.
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    Edenhope College student Marla Merrett with Pam Godfrey. West Wimmera Shire Seniors Week at Edenhope.
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    Wendy Stapelton performing at West Wimmera Shire Seniors Week at Edenhope with backup singers, her niece Angie Stapelton and daughter Ally Stapleton.
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    Wendy Stapelton performing at West Wimmera Shire Seniors Week at Edenhope with backup singers, her niece Angie Stapelton and daughter Ally Stapleton.
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    Wendy Stapelton performing at West Wimmera Shire Seniors Week at Edenhope with backup singers, her niece Angie Stapelton and daughter Ally Stapleton.
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    Wendy Stapelton performing at West Wimmera Shire Seniors Week at Edenhope with backup singers, her niece Angie Stapelton and daughter Ally Stapleton.
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    Wendy Stapelton performing at West Wimmera Shire Seniors Week at Edenhope with backup singers, her niece Angie Stapelton and daughter Ally Stapleton.
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    Wendy Stapelton performing at West Wimmera Shire Seniors Week at Edenhope with backup singers, her niece Angie Stapelton and daughter Ally Stapleton.
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    Wendy Stapelton performing at West Wimmera Shire Seniors Week at Edenhope with backup singers, her niece Angie Stapelton and daughter Ally Stapleton.
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    Wendy Stapelton performing at West Wimmera Shire Seniors Week at Edenhope with backup singers, her niece Angie Stapelton and daughter Ally Stapleton.
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    Wendy Stapelton performing at West Wimmera Shire Seniors Week at Edenhope with backup singers, her niece Angie Stapelton and daughter Ally Stapleton.
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    Jodie Pretlove with Merna and Ralph Zwar. West Wimmera Shire Seniors Week at Edenhope.

West Wimmera shire honours seniors

Serviceton’s Angela Heinrich is the West Wimmera Shire Council senior citizen of the year for 2024, receiving her award at the council’s seniors concert in Edenhope last week.

The award recognised Ms Heinrich’s years of active community volunteering and her continued contributions to both the Serviceton and Kaniva districts.

Ms Heinrich has served on several local committees, helping to keep local facilities running smoothly and engaging younger community members to take on volunteering roles.

She has been a spokesperson for the Serviceton Railway Station Committee since 1986, regularly offering guided tours of the station, and also plays a key role in the Serviceton and District Action Group, where she is currently both secretary and treasurer.



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Ms Heinrich is one of three editors of the Servi Snippets newsletter, helping to keep the community informed for nearly two decades.

As president of the Serviceton Recreation and Sports Association, Ms Heinrich also manages the local clubrooms and camping grounds, often filling in for others to meet the community’s needs.

Her contributions also extend to the Serviceton Rural Fire Brigade, where she has served as secretary for years, as well as the Serviceton Ladies Fellowship, where she is the current vice-president.

On top of her many other commitments, Ms Heinrich also regularly drives a community bus from Kaniva to Horsham and volunteers at the Kaniva Purple Starfish community shop.

West Wimmera Shire Council chief executive David Bezuidenhout praised Ms Heinrich’s exceptional contributions to the community when presenting her with her award.

“Angela is an outstanding example of dedication and service. Her tireless work in the Serviceton and Kaniva districts is deeply appreciated by all who know her,” he said.

“She has an incredible ability to bring people together and has encouraged the younger generation to take on important community roles.

“Angela’s commitment and energy are truly inspiring, and we are honoured to recognise her with this award.”

The council’s senior citizen of the year award recognises shire residents aged 60 years or older who have contributed to community wellbeing, have a positive attitude towards ageing, continue to be active in their community and encourage others to do the same.

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