Surprised and ecstatic was how 47-year-old police officer and outdoors enthusiast Matt Hale of Williamstown felt when he was told he was this year’s winner of The Barossa Council’s Award for Active Citizenship.
Recounting the moment he received the call from Mayor Bim Lange, Matt admits he was braced for something far worse.
“He said, Matt, I’ve got news for you.Obviously the polic...