Members of Maureen Young's family accept a plaque on her behalf. The longtime RDN area C director passed away in November 2021. (RDN)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Regional District pays tribute to longtime area director

Jun 16, 2022 | 4:04 PM

NANAIMO — A commemorative plaque now stands at Extension Miners Community Park in recognition of a longtime local politician who passed away last fall.

A plaque in the honour of Maureen Young was unveiled during a ceremony on Wednesday, June 15 attended by Regional District of Nanaimo reps, the Young family and community members.

Young represented area C, which includes the Extension area.

“Maureen was an RDN Director for 16 years until her passing in November 2021 and was a tireless advocate for many projects and programs that helped improve life in the region including parks, drinking water and watershed protection and rural firefighting services,” noted an RDN news release.

Young was a lifelong Extension resident, who served on numerous committees, including parks, trails, community grants, transit, agriculture and fire services, the release noted.

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Significant enhancements nearing completion at Extension Miners Community Park include building a protective timber structure over the coal car, fencing, interpretive signage and installing a salvaged mine shaft ventilation fan.

Young’s family issued a statement, saying her role as an RDN director was a big part of her life.

“She enjoyed living as well as working for the community she grew up in as she dedicated countless hours listening and being a voice for all the residents. We are honoured to have a plaque at the Extension Miners Community Park that recognizes her contribution.”

Extension Miners Community Park is located at 2901 Extension Rd.

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