Steinbach MLA Kelvin Goertzen (second from left) and wife Kim (far left) were pleased to present a Diamond Jubilee Medal to Steinbach resident Jorie Sawatzky (with husband Ben) at a ceremony in Steinbach last week. Mrs. Sawatzky is currently President of the Steinbach Mabuhay Wagon which is a welcome wagon for new families arriving to the region from the Philippines. She was also a key member in starting the Southeast Manitoba Filipino Association which represents Filipino-Canadian families in the area. Goertzen noted at the ceremony that the growing Filipino community has been a welcome addition to Steinbach and the region and noted that Jorie was a key person in ensuring these new residents are quickly able to contribute and adapt to their new home.