LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR ISABEL BATH
Civic Awards presented at Sport and Wellness Centre
Warren Bath is hugged by Jo Pillon after accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award honouring the late Isabel Bath during the city’s2017 Civic Award Presentations at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre on Tuesday night.
Longtime volunteer Isabel Bath was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s City of Peterborough Civic Awards, held Tuesday night at the Sport and Wellness centre.
The late Mrs. Bath was an active volunteer Community Care Peterborough and their Meals on Wheels program.
“She initially joined Meals on Wheels in 1970,” said Coun. Henry Clarke, presenting the award. “In the last four years alone, she volunteered over 300 hours of her time with Meals on Wheels. Her contribution for the last 48 years has been nothing short of inspirational.”
The award was accepted on her behalf by her son, Warren Bath.
The Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by The Examiner, capped off a night of presentations at the Wellness Centre. They’re presented here, with comments made by city councillors and Mayor Daryl Bennett as the awards were presented. For the sports awards winners, see Page C3.
Youth Volunteer of the Year – Evan Campbell: “Since 2012, he has served as a volunteer on the City of Peterborough Youth Council and the Peterborough Youth Commission. He served as chair of the Youth Council in 2016 and 2017. He has helped develop and implement several youth initiatives, such as the Annual Youth Leadership Development Day, National Youth Week, Global Youth Day, Youth Art Show, and the Week Without Violence video project, and many more.”
Volunteer of the Year (Sponsored by Cogeco) – Cathy Berges: This year’s Volunteer of the Year award winner is someone who embodies what every organization looks for in a volunteer. Movie-goers are always well served at the Reframe Festival when she is volunteering at various locations across the city. Patients and visitors to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre. She helped create, and now plays a leadership role in delivering the annual Seniors Showcase and the Summit on Aging … Her volunteer work as a co-founder of Geriatric Health, a not-for-profit organization focused on training nurses to perform cognitive assessments, is illustrative of her devotion to improving the lives of seniors in our community.”
Nancy Calder – Community Betterment: The retired educational assistant at Queen Elizabeth Public School, who now runs the Breakfast Club at the school. “Nancy is involved with all aspects of the program, including planning the children’s meals, doing the shopping for the meals, co-ordinating the volunteers and completing the paperwork. On average, Nancy is responsible for feeding 70 children each morning.”
Peterborough Executive of Osteoporosis Canada – Community Betterment: “The Peterborough Executive Committee of Osteoporosis Canada is a highly successful and skilled group of volunteers who have worked for 25 years to create programs and services for individuals with fragility fractures and their families. The group includes Ruth Brandow, Heather Drysdale, Leslie Grightmire, Heather Harvey, Helen Lovic, Anne Morawetz and Val McRae.”
Women’s Charity Golf Classic for Osteoporosis Canada– Community Betterment: The Planning Committee for the Annual Women’s Golf Classic to benefit local initiatives of Osteoporosis Canada is an accomplished group of volunteers who have worked for 18 years to produce a fundraising event that supports vital educational activities and programs. The members are: Val McRae, Gail Hughes, Anne Fotheringham, Ann Ferrier, Jane Wilkins, Ruth Brandow, Margie Lightbody, Margaret Thompson, Sue Barnard, A.J. Trossman and Carol Corner.”
Lorna Verhulst – Community Betterment: “As a member of the Peterborough New Horizons Bands for 10 years. Lorna is extremely well organized and is always receptive the concerns or questions of her fellow band members.”
Peterborough New Horizons Bands – Community Betterment: The Peterborough New Horizons Bands is an incorporated, not-for-profit, charitable organization whose aim is to enrich the intellectual, emotional and social experiences of seniors through music.”
Gary Cornell – Community Betterment: “His dedication to Mapleridge Recreation Centre in 2017 has been outstanding and is most appreciated. Gary is currently a board member and stepped up to be in charge of maintenance this year. He cleans and sets up for programs on a daily basis.”
Ron Hawkrigg – Community Betterment: “Ron Hawkrigg is receiving a Community Betterment award this evening for his incredible dedication to Mapleridge Recreation Centre in 2017. Before Ron became the president of the board of directors, he volunteered his time at the front desk. His leadership and ability to read people make him an excellent president.”
Earlene Bisset – Community Betterment: “Earlene plays an important role in the kitchen at Mapleridge. Her easy going attitude and incredible patience with the members are a huge benefit to their team. She is always positive and is a great advocate for the centre.”
Bill Charters and Joanne Anderson – Community Betterment: “With more than 1,700 members, Activity Haven exists because of the commitment of volunteers like Bill and Joanne. Activity Haven thought both Bill and Joanne are deserving of Community Betterment Awards because their dedication and determination make them two of the most valuable members of the organization.”
Brian Higgins – Community Betterment: “As treasurer, he not only donates hundreds of hours annually at Activity Haven, but performs many bookkeeping duties at home as well. He is committed to putting Activity Haven first and his dedicated volunteer hours speak to that fact.”
Activity Haven Kitchen and Lunch Volunteers – Community Betterment: “Without these incredible and dedicated volunteers Activity Haven would not be able to offer such a great meal for only $6. Collectively they donate more than 1,000 hours of volunteer time annually. The volunteers are: Ruth Wilson, Nancy Gummer, Jean Wheeler, Wilma Williamson, Betty Dahmer, Shirley Quirk, Marie Doyle, Linda Storey, Goldie Lock, Jane Moore, Mary Chimenti and Mary Pogue
Shirley and Don Seeley – Community Betterment: “Don and Shirley were nominated because of their dedication to Activity Haven, and their obvious love for all that they do. Activity Haven wants to acknowledge people like Don and Shirley as they truly are the epitome of unselfish giving and volunteerism.”
In from the Cold Concerts for YES – Community Betterment: “Throughout the years, this event has raised more than $110,000 for YES Shelter for Youth and Families. Members Include: John Hoffman, Susan Newman, Rob Fortin, Curtis Driedger, Tanah Haney, Michael Ketemer, and Dayle Finlay to name just a few.”
Kathy Boehm – Community Betterment: “Kathy is a volunteer at Mapleridge Recreation Centre. Her outstanding dedication to Mapleridge has been greatly appreciated. Kathy volunteers in the kitchen for Wednesday lunches and is often seen taking the lead at the stove for Mapleridge’s monthly Sunday Brunches.”
Ramesh Makhija – Community Betterment: “Ramesh Makhjia is being honored tonight with a Community Betterment award for the endless hours he has put in to helping those in need. Ramesh is currently involved with GreenUp, Community Care, the College of Medical Technologists, and Jr. Achievement Peterborough and is so deserving of a Community Betterment Award.”
Bernard Daynes – Community Betterment: “Bernard Daynes is a true advocate who believes that all children should be able to participate in sports and not sit on the side-lines. His (Challenger Baseball) program is an inclusive league designed to give children from the ages of 6 to 18, who live with cognitive or physical disabilities, the chance to enjoy the thrill of playing baseball. He also runs the Canadian Superkids Greater Peterborough Soap Box Derby for special needs racers.”
Special Presentation/Dedication — Carol Winter- Community Betterment: “The passing of longtime community advocate Carol Winter in September of 2017 was a profound loss that was felt across Peterborough. Carol was a tireless poverty advocate who was profoundly committed to improving the lives of the disadvantaged and marginalized members of our community.”
Robert Hinton – Cultural Betterment: “Robert Hinton has made a significant contribution to the Hutchison House Museum gardens over this past year. He is also very much involved with the upkeep of St. John’s Church on a volunteer basis.”
ReFrame Festival Team – Cultural Betterment: “Julia Harrison, Mbongeni Mtetwa, Grant Conrad, Carolyn Kay, Shaoling Wang, Richard Peachey, Jordan Bowden, Susan Bacque, Barry Boyce, Ferne Cristall, Kathleen Shea Gehmair, Tessa Nasca, Mary Mattos, Andrea Monos, Tyler Oswald, Elayne Windsor, Cathy Mitchell and Robert Clarke … are being recognized for their initiative, dedication, and devotion to the ReFrame Film Festival.”
Quaker Fire Descendants Organizing Committee – Cultural Betterment: “For over 100 years following the 1916 explosion and fire at the Quaker Oats plant in Peterborough that claimed 24 lives and injured many more, there was no memorial. The Quaker Fire Descendants Organizing Committee came together to ensure the victims were remembered and honoured. This committee consisted of: Jane Gill, Jim Gill, Lorna Green, Colleen Allen, Paul Brown, Karen Elmhirst, John Parsons, Elwood Jones, Peter Duffus.”
Bruce Stonehouse – Cultural Betterment: “Bruce Stonehouse has made significant contributions to Peterborough’s cultural betterment in his role as the chair of Peterborough’s Public Art Advisory Committee, and vice-chair of Peterborough’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee. During this time he has demonstrated his passion and commitment to the arts and this community, not only through his advocacy for public art but also through his own contributions as an artist.”
Lindsay Stroud and Carolyn Ross – Environmental Stewardship/Sustainability: “Together, Lindsay and Carolyn have worked to develop a successful model, and to ensure that regular Repair Café events continue to take place in our community. Repair Café events help to significantly reduce waste by giving new life to used or broken household items and clothing that may otherwise have been sent to the landfill.”