Everything belongs to the community as far as I’m concerned,” Barnett said.We spoke with a panel of journalists from the front lines about why a free press matters-and how they are holding fast to truth SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE “Without the community and all the people who work with me and support me, it wouldn’t happen. She added that 100 Mile House was built by volunteers and she is hopeful the example that people like her and Bueckert set will inspire more people to volunteer. “I’m tearful but it’s an absolutely beautiful award. After collecting herself she remarked she was shocked and hadn’t expected to be recognized. She has been 100 Mile’s go to to get things started and to get things done.”īarnett broke into tears as Doerkson presented her the award to further applause from the crowd. “She has been volunteering at almost every event, many community service groups and many committees including policing, the hospital and of course her latest passion, seniors housing. From the moment her feet hit the ground in 100 Mile House, Donna has been giving her time,” Doerkson said. “Donna Barnett is truly deserving of a Lifetime Achievement Award. He said that Barnett has been Citizen of the Year in the past but that many in the community have felt she should be nominated again.įree Press publisher Martina Dopf agreed and asked local stone carver Vance Theoret to create a custom Lifetime Achievement Award depicting two stone loons to recognize her decades of community service. People who give their heart and their soul to their community and there are hundreds of you out there that should be nominated.”Īfter Bueckert received her award, Doerkson took the mic and caught Barnett off guard with an award of her own. “Things like this only happen because of volunteers. “Just being nominated as Citizen of the Year is an honour,” Barnett said. Each received a certificate from Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Lorne Doerkson thanking them for their service. “We have lots of fun at the seniors centre, I love it.”Īlso nominated for Citizen of the Year were Pooja Dixit Charat, Kathy Wolczuk, Ken Schmidt, Lorna Wiebe, Andrew Steeves and Shawn Nelson. “I like to keep busy and be with people, that way I can interact and have some fun,” Bueckert said. Over the years she has applied for grants, helped organize events and done anything else to lend a helping hand.īueckert remarked with a chuckle she likes to keep busy, noting she also raises funds for the Lone Butte Historical Society and plays cards with residents of Carefree Manor. Since returning to 100 Mile House in 2006, Bueckert has been the treasurer for the 100 Mile Hospital Auxillary and the Creekside Seniors Centre. It’s such an honour just to be nominated but then to actually be chosen (as Citizen of the Year) is so humbling, it was really something,” Bueckert said. The crowd was energetic and loudly cheered on the presentation and award. Longtime community volunteer Joyce Bueckert has been named the 2022 South Cariboo Citizen of the Year.īueckert was visibly moved as she accepted the award from South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce president Donna Barnett at the Party in the Park concert Saturday night. 100 Mile House South Cariboo 2017 Official Visitor Guide.
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