20 locals were honoured with King Charles Coronation Medals for Perth-Wellington.
MP John Nater was present to give the 20 medals which was created by the Government of Canada to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
A nomination process was open in May and June for residents to be called who have made significant contributions to the community and the country.
Among the recipients includes;
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
More information on each winner can be found here: Citations – Coronation Medal Recipients
