Local Legends: Ria & Gerald Schouten
The first Silver Fern Farms Clutha Leader Local Legend for August is for Ria and Gerald Schouten.
"They do so much for the local Dutch community, especially the elderly," their nominator said.
"They drive them to appointments and support them, helping to get personal belongs from home, do washing, visit them at home and ensure they are safe and well."
The Schoutens came to Balclutha after emigrating from the Netherlands in 1982 with a family group of seven.
"There was a Dutch Club which kind of ended as everyone got older and the children and grandchildren grew up Kiwi," Mr Schouten said.
"But we always looked out for each other and still do.
"Small communities help each other."
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