An appreciation evening celebrating Grant and Edith Schieck’s 60 years of volunteerism in the community was held on July 7.
The Schiecks received the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society’s Long Time Service Award. Presented for the first time, the award recognizes society members who have dedicated many years of volunteering for the organization.
During the presentation treasurer Arlie Zantinge commented everyone always knew who to call when things needed to be done at the fairgrounds.
The couple could always be counted on, she said.
They were also acknowledged by the Township of Mapleton with a certificate and a letter of recognition presented by Mayor Neil Driscoll.
A letter read by Mayor Driscoll congratulated the couple on their commitment currently and over the years to serving on a variety of committees.
Their service with organizations and community groups “is outstanding” said Driscoll and the couple were thanked for giving so generously of their time as volunteers.
The letter also stated that, “As true community leaders, volunteers are role models for youth, through your example future volunteers are shaped and a legacy of good will is passed on from generation to generation. Congratulations, your volunteer work is the foundation for a strong municipality.”
In a third presentation, the couple received recognition from the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) for 60 years of agricultural service. Presenting the award on behalf of OASS was Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society President, Jim Zantinge.
Both recipients shared a brief history of their volunteerism in the community. Family attended from as far away as Varney and Waterloo.
