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MNA awards medals to two local businesses, one non-profit

Huntingdon MNA Carole Mallette presented three National Assembly Medals during a special open house event on August 20 at her office in Sainte-Martine.

 

Six adults posing against a red brick wall; man holds a plaque and woman shows a certificate in the center, others smile.
Huntingdon MNA Carole Mallette presented members of the Blair family with the National Assembly Medal on August 20 PHOTO Dianna Chycki

 

The Blair family of Blair Orchards in Franklin, the Demoy family of the Cidrerie du Minot in Hemmingford Township, and the Godmanchester-based Genie in a Bottle Project were all awarded the Medal of the Member of the National Assembly, in recognition of their civic contribution, leadership and public service.

 

Seven adults pose outside a brick building; two women in the center hold a plaque and a certificate, while others hold drinks and smile.
Members of the Demoy family received the National Assembly Medal from MNA Carole Mallette PHOTO Dianna Chycki

 

The event was well-attended, with representatives from several municipalities in the riding, local businesses, and organizations. Mallette was accompanied by Franklin mayor Yves Métras, Hemmingford Township mayor Lucien Bouchard, and Godmanchester mayor Judith Fouquet for the medal presentations. (SR)

 

Four women stand outside a brick building; an elderly woman shows a medal in a case while the next woman holds a framed certificate and a bouquet of flowers.
Esther Cavanagh and Louise Blondin from the Genie in a Bottle Project were honoured with the National Assembly medal PHOTO Dianna Chycki

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