Four Kincardine-area residents to be recognized as remarkable citizens by Huron-Bruce MPP

Four residents of the Kincardine area are among the 19 people to be recognized next month as remarkable citizens, by Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson.

The presentation of the fifth annual Remarkable Citizens awards, will take place Jan. 4, 2017, at the Teeswater Town Hall during Thompson's annual New Year's Levee. The event begins at 7 p.m., and is open to everyone. If necessary, the snow date for the event will be Jan. 11, 2017.

Nineteen individuals from all over Huron-Bruce will be recognized by colleagues, family and friends for their admirable efforts and contributions within their communities.
 
"I am so thrilled to continue this tradition," said Thompson, "and to kick off the new year by recognizing these individuals who have devoted so much of their time and energy to better our communities. The nominations that poured in this year were wonderful examples of the sense of community spirit that can be found throughout Huron-Bruce."
 
The Remarkable Citizens awards are handed out each year to respected and dedicated community leaders, volunteers and residents who have made inspiring contributions within the riding of Huron-Bruce.

The following people are the 2016 Remarkable Citizens award recipients: 
 

• Vickie Cahill, Kincardine
• Blake Evans, Tiverton
• Lynn Evans, Kincardine
• Willa Schoffer, Kincardine
• Jacquie Bishop, Bluevale
• Dave Bourne, Wingham
• Mary Lou Bourne, Wingham
• Christine Brandt, Walkerton
• Bill Carroll, Walkerton
• Edward J. (Ted) Cobean, Walkerton
• Aylmer Joyes, Sebringville
• Bill Joyes, Sebringville
• Tom Joyes, Goderich
• Verna Joyes, Sebringville
• Ed Luyten, Teeswater
• Lucy Luyten, Teeswater
• Kathy Nichol, Brussels
• Bonnie Sitter, Exeter
• Mike Wagner, Walkerton