Pictured centre is long-time volunteer Angela Penello receiving her medal for her many years of volunteer service to Maple Leaf Cavan Football Club.
Pictured in his RCMP uniform is retired RCMP Sargent Robert Taylor receiving a King Charles III medal from local MP Jamie Schmale at a private ceremony.
MP Jamie Schmale delivered two King Charles III Coronation Medals to residents of Cavan Monaghan. Candidates for these awards are acknowledged for making a significant contribution to the nation, province, region or community that brings credit to Canada. Angela Penello and Robert Taylor were both awarded this prestigious medal at separate events in March.
Angela Penello of Cavan is best known as the energy and work behind Maple Leaf Cavan Football Club. She founded and oversees this volunteer club, and spearheaded the re-incorporating of the club over 15 years ago. She has also led numerous fundraising campaigns to help keep kids in sports while at the same time working to improve local sports fields. In addition to her other commitments, it is estimated that Angela donates well over 1000 hours per year without any personal or financial gain. The community thanks Angela for her tireless work for young soccer players in our community.
RCMP Sgt. Robert Taylor (Retired)of Cavan joined the RCMP in 1966, was the first member of the Seneca Nation of Indians to do so. He started his career as a Constable in Saskatchewan and completed tours in Alberta, Manitoba and transferred to Ontario in 1976. During his service, he was the lead investigator in a number of high-profile busts linked to Canada–wide drug trafficking, recovered priceless pieces of stolen art and solved three murder cases including the 1983 kidnapping of the Mayor of North Bay. In addition, he was a personal bodyguard to five Canadian Prime Ministers–among other visiting dignitaries–and was the last serving Detachment Commander when the RCMP closed their Peterborough office in 1996. Following a successful 30 year career in law enforcement, Robert went on to serve 14 years with the Ontario Special Investigations Unit. Thank you Sgt. Taylor for your service to our area and country.