Eleven people including nine from Lunenburg County have been recognized for their hard work and compassion in their community. Governor General David Johnston presented Caring Canadian awards during a ceremony in Mahone Bay on Wednesday. The award was first established in 1995 to recognize volunteers. One of the recipients, Jim Barkhouse of Chester, says it was a great surprise.
Other award winners are from New Ross, New Germany, Chester Basin and Tancook Island. The Smart and Caring Community Fund also received $125,000 to help mobilize residents, organizations and resources in Lunenburg County. The following people received the awards:
Leslie Gary Stewart – Stellarton
Joseph Vidito – Tancook Island
Gerri Allen – Chester
Alberta P. Baker – Chester
James Barkhouse – Chester
Hiram Carver – New Germany
Florence Joyce Hiltz – Chester Basin
Daniel Edward (Ted) Hobson – Mahone Bay
Robert Hutt – New Ross
Ken Power – Halifax
Sandra Zwicker – Chester Basin
