{"id":600003651,"date":"2023-01-11T02:00:09","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T08:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winnipegfreepress.com\/our-communities\/correspondents\/2023\/01\/11\/recognizing-platinum-jubilee-medal-recipients"},"modified":"2023-01-11T02:00:09","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T08:00:09","slug":"recognizing-platinum-jubilee-medal-recipients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winnipegfreepress.com\/our-communities\/correspondents\/2023\/01\/11\/recognizing-platinum-jubilee-medal-recipients","title":{"rendered":"Recognizing Platinum Jubilee medal recipients"},"content":{"rendered":"

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne, ML’s across Manitoba were given the opportunity to recognize individuals in their communities who have demonstrated a commitment to the betterment of life in our province. Honourees were given a Platinum Jubilee medal, designed specifically for the occasion, as well as a certificate signed by Manitoba’s Lieutenant-Governor.<\/p>\n

It was an honour and a privilege to have been given this opportunity to recognize the work of many incredible people as part of this celebration, and I want to publicly recognize them here:<\/p>\n

Herb Chanin – A St. James resident and Second World War veteran who served in Bomber Command, where he sank six German submarines. He was the only survivor of a group of 11 conscripts who went to war from his high school in Stonewall.<\/p>\n

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St. James MLA Adrien Sala is pictured with Araceli Ancheta, a Platinum Jubilee medal recipient from his constituency.<\/p><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n

Connie Newman – A fierce and dedicated seniors’ advocate who has worked for many years to improve the lives of elderly people in Manitoba.<\/p>\n

Ron Blatz – The long-term executive director of Discovery Children’s Centre, who has made exceptional contributions to the field of early childhood education in St. James and Manitoba.<\/p>\n

Eddie Ayoub – A lifelong resident of St. James who has spent the last 15 years delivering free, world class arts and social programming to kids in inner-city Winnipeg.<\/p>\n

Clayton Sandy – Recognized for his incredible contributions to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous people in Manitoba.<\/p>\n

Scott Nolan – A west Winnipeg songwriter, poet, and producer of award-winning albums who has used his skills to support the rehabilitation of individuals who have been incarcerated.<\/p>\n

Bruce Alexander – Served for many years as a trustee with the St. James Assiniboia School Division and continues to serve youth in our community as president of the SJASD scholarship fund.<\/p>\n

Araceli Ancheta – Serves as president of Pinays Manitoba and is a leader with a number of other important organizations serving the Filipino community in Manitoba.<\/p>\n

Liz Jackimec – A true west Winnipeg community champion who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to improving the lives of children and families through her volunteer work with a variety of organizations in the West End.<\/p>\n

I am truly grateful to all of these individuals for their service to the people of Manitoba. A big thank you to all of them for helping to make our province into a better place to live.<\/p>\n

As MLA for St James, I want to hear what’s on your mind as we enter 2023. You can contact my office at 204-792-8779, or by email at adrien.sala@yourmanitoba.ca<\/a><\/p>

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