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South Marysburgh Mirror, November 2014, p. 11

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The South Marysburgh Mirror The Recipients of the 2014 Murray Clapp Citizenship Awards South Marysburgh is fortunate to have these indi- viduals — all of whom exemplify the qualities set by Murray Clapp when he established this award - as citizens of our community. Congratulations to you all. KAREN GYDE Karen was born in Picton, and has resided in South Marysburgh all her life. She attended South Marysburgh School, P.E.C.I. in Picton, and Ontario Business College in Belleville. She married Doug Gyde in 1985. They have one son, Noah. She has been working at the Picton Gazette since 1984. Her hobbies include travel, camping, and reading. She has been a member of the South Marysburgh Rec- reation Committee for as long as she can remem- ber, and a Sunday school teacher and secretary for South Bay United Church for about as long! MIKE PETTIT Mike was born in Toronto, and raised in Markham. (He was Bruce Dowdell's neighbour for 11 years while growing up there). He attended Queen's Uni- versity, getting his degree in Health and Physical Education. His teaching career began in Ernestown. He moved to the County in 1972. He is married to Lynette, and they have 3 children and 6 grandchil- dren. His hobbies include golf, tennis, and travel. He has served as treasurer for the Milford Fair Board for 8 years, as well as belonging to the Lions Club and the Kiwanis Club, and helping with the junior programme at the golf club. LYNETTE PETTIT Lynette was born in Illinois, and raised in suburban Chicago. She attended Roosevelt University, in downtown Chicago, receiving her music degree. She taught in various schools there. She moved to the County in 1972. She is married to Mike, and they have 3 children, and 6 grandchildren. Her hob- bies include music, gardening and travel. She has served as President of the Friends of Ann Farwell Library, helping the library in many ways. She has been on the Fair Board for about 10 years. As a community, we are fortunate that Lynette and Mike decided to make their home in South Marysburgh. marysburghmirr Wwe LA YG y a ~BAKERY & VARIETY SHOP~ t Special Order Baking, Catering Open daily from 7:20 a.m. to G:00 p.m. 3020 County Road 10, Milford, ON 13.416.3425 or U13.885.3510 MAUREEN RUDD Maureen was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, and attended public and grammar school there. After completing her schooling she worked in a laborato- ry, as an assistant metalurgist. She met her husband, Deryk, and they married in 1956. She has 2 children and 2 grandchildren. She moved to Canada in 1967, and went back to school as a mature student, study- ing nursing. After finishing her education she began nursing in Mississauga then, after her girls were grown, she and Deryk moved to the County in 1985 and she retired from her nursing career. Since mov- ing to South Marysburgh, she has been a member of the Fair Board, helping with the food booth, and the displays for judging. She is also a volunteer with the P.E.C.M.H. Auxiliary, working in the dialysis clinic and the coffee shop. Maureen has been involved in the planning and carrying out of many of the social activities centred in the kitchen at South Bay United Church, as a member of the U.C.W. and on the vari- ous boards of the church. (Continued on page 13) Kervan Farm 355-B Morrison Point Road Tender, Delicious, Grass-fed Beef! NO Hormones « NO Steroids We are closed for the season and will re-open in May, 2015. Thank you for supporting us and we look forward to seeing everyone in the spring. - Marg Kerr

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