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Rotary extends honour

Kalamalka Rotary’s annual Vocational Service Award has been awarded to Cheryl Heidt, executive director of the Enderby Preschool
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Cheryl Heidt, with the Enderby Preschool, receives the Vocational Service Award from Neil Perry (left), James Mayne and Tanner Udenberg, with Kalamalka Rotary. (Prime Light Media photo)

A dedicated professional has received a prestigious award.

Kalamalka Rotary’s annual Vocational Service Award has been awarded to Cheryl Heidt, executive director of the Enderby Preschool.

“As executive director for more than 20 years, Cheryl is committed to early childhood learning and providing the appropriate support to ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed,” said Tanner Udenburg, award co-chairperson.

Heidt’s time and energy has been focused on expanding the preschool to also provide full-time daycare to meet the community’s growing needs. The total cost was $625,000. Cheryl’s fundraising efforts provided a significant amount of in-kind work for the new building, while she received a provincial grant of $424,000, to create 32 additional licensed childcare spaces. The new daycare officially opened Oct. 10 and three-quarters of the spaces are already full.

“Cheryl demonstrates her commitment to children and families in Enderby with her perseverance and significant investment of her own time” said James Mayne, award co-chairperson.

When asked why she does all this, Heidt says, “I saw the need and was up for the challenge. This daycare will enhance the lives of children, their families and the community and I am happy to be a part of that. It’s an honour to receive the Kalamalka Rotary 2017 Vocational Service Award.”



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