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Eclectic crew of Manitobans lauded
A diverse group of Manitobans was honoured on Friday evening with Diamond Jubilee medals.
The awards were presented at the St. Boniface Research Centre by Shelly Glover, MP for Saint Boniface, and distributed to those who have made significant contributions to their communities.
Claire Bérubé, a music teacher for 42 years and the author of three books for young people, was one of 10 to receive the award. Bérubé is a long-time volunteer with Scouts Canada.
Heather Jean Bradshaw is a retired teacher who sat on sports committees, participated in mentorship programs and organized provincial and national tournaments, including the Pan Am Games.
Linda Margaret Clark is also a retired teacher, and throughout her career teaching physical education, coached, served as president of the St. Boniface and St. Vital Ringette Association and volunteered at the 1967 and 1999 Pan Am Games.
Ibrahima Diallo is a professor of biological sciences at the University of St. Boniface and has helped new immigrants adjust to Canadian society after he immigrated from Senegal.
Charles LaFlèche is the president and CEO of the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation and has served on the board for the Tache Nursing Centre, two health information standards committees, the Canadian Alliance for Sustainable Health Care and the Canadian Health Industries Partnership.
Greg McLelland was honoured for his 30-year involvement in the St. Vital minor hockey program.
Charles Barry McPherson was a history teacher for 33 years and his interest in the past led him to found the Manitoba Living History Society.
Teri Moffatt was awarded the medal for volunteering with the Norwood Nursery School, the St. Boniface Novice Stars female hockey team and the Norwood Community Centre despite her busy schedule as a laboratory technician at the St. Boniface Research Centre.
William John Motyer has helped develop several pools including Windsor Park, Happyland and Provencher Park and was awarded the medal for his involvement as president of the Manitoba Royal Life Saving Society and as a member of the South Winnipeg YMCA Retired Peoples Participation Club.
Peter Sawchuk was a founder of the Manitoba Junior Football Conference and served as president of the league between 1975 and 1983.
Ron Eldridge founded Devoted to You Street Ministries five years ago in an effort to help homeless people meet basic needs such as food, clothing and hygiene.
kristy.hoffman@freepress.mb.ca
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition September 8, 2012 B2
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