Store has community at heart

Proud Selby community members, from left: Tracy, Una, Kevin, Darcy (at back), Susie, Beau (at front), Caroline, Gaylene, Carol, Armin and Karl. Pictures: PETER DOUGLAS 140891_01

By PETER DOUGLAS

SELBY Community House is this month celebrating its 40th anniversary in style, thanks to a little support from new Selby General Store owner Kevin Zhang.
As part of his commitment to helping out the local community, Mr Zhang had 15 T-shirts printed with ‘I (heart) Selby’ on the front.
Members of the community house have been proudly wearing the T-shirts during this month for the anniversary.
Community house manager Tracy van Vloten said it was a wonderful gesture and one that highlighted “neighbours helping neighbours” within the Selby region.
In addition to the community house’s milestone, the Selby General Store is also preparing to celebrate its 90th anniversary.
Mr Zhang said it was a great achievement for a local icon.
On his recent big move in becoming the store owner, Mr Zang said he was simply looking forward to becoming more involved in the community.