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Coronation Medals presented to 20 'outstanding' locals

'Each of them holds one important thing in common: a commitment to their community and country,' says MP Nater
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JOHN NATER, MP PERTH-WELLINGTON
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[On Sunday], John Nater, Member of Parliament for Perth—Wellington presented the King Charles III Coronation Medal to 20 local recipients.

The King Charles III Coronation Medal is a Commemorative Medal created by the Government of Canada to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

The 20 local recipients were selected following an open nomination process in May and June when residents of Perth—Wellington were asked to nominate outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to our communities and country.

In honouring these recipients, MP Nater said: “These recipients were nominated by their communities; their neighbours, co-workers, friends, and fellow volunteers. They come from all nine municipalities in Perth—Wellington and embody different backgrounds, careers, and interests. But each of them holds one important thing in common: a commitment to their community and country.”

List of Recipients
    1.    Jack Benham of the Township of Wellington North
    2.    Richard (Rick) Boon of the City of Stratford
    3.    Julie Docker-Johnson of the Town of St. Marys
    4.    Ronald (Ron) Ellis of the Township of Mapleton
    5.    Stewart (Stew) Grant of the Town of St. Marys
    6.    Michael (Mike) Grosz of the Municipality of North Perth
    7.    Charles (Charlie) Hammond of the Town of St. Marys
    8.    Dianne Josling of the Municipality of West Perth
    9.    Ruth Kneider of the City of Stratford
    10.    Mary McIntosh of the Township of Perth South
    11.    John Miller of the City of Stratford
    12.    William (Bill) Nelson of the Township of Wellington North
    13.    Cameron Porteous of the Town of St. Marys
    14.    Debora Ritchie of the Municipality of North Perth
    15.    Conner Schmidt of the Township of Wellington North
    16.    Jean Smelski of the Township of Perth East
    17.    Bernard (Bernie) Van Herk of the City of Stratford
    18.    Rose Van Sickle of the Town of Minto
    19.    Belinda Wick-Graham of the Town of Minto
    20.    Donna Yundt of the Municipality of West Perth

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