General News
24 January, 2024
Half a century of service
DON Rothacker has been honoured for 50 years of service to the Mysia Recreation Reserve committee. Mr Rothacker was presented with a certificate marking the occasion at last month’s Mysia Christmas tree. He joined the committee in 1973 and had...
DON Rothacker has been honoured for 50 years of service to the Mysia Recreation Reserve committee.
Mr Rothacker was presented with a certificate marking the occasion at last month’s Mysia Christmas tree.
He joined the committee in 1973 and had served as both secretary and treasurer.
Mr Rothacker’s commitment and consistency of service is echoed through generations of his family.
His father Arthur was on the committee from 1950 until his death. Don’s wife Margaret joined the committee in 1995 and his son Chris joined in 2000 and is now the group’s president.
Mr Rothacker is a former student of the Mysia War Memorial school.
Committee member Susan Gould thanked Mr Rothacker during the presentation, highlighting his reliability, kindness and his commitment to Mysia despite the challenges of population loss.
“Don has always generously welcomed new residents, and so it is fitting that his replacement as treasurer is Dave Skinner, who had brought new ideas and skills to the community.”
The district’s Christmas tree was well attended.
“The Christmas tree was a special night for families and neighbours to celebrate the festive season and welcome Santa, who generously came to visit in his header despite being very busy harvesting barley.” Susan said.