THAT'S CORRECT
Two corrections officers at the North Fraser Pretrial Centre in Port Coquitlam received exemplary service awards from the provincial government this week.
Brad Rankin and Janet Ross were presented with medals for 20 years of service by Lt. Gov. Judith Guichon at Government House.
The event was also attended by Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton.
POLICE HELPER
Port Coquitlam's community police manager has won provincial kudos for her 15 years of service.
Jodie McNeice earned a Minister of Justice Community Safety and Crime Prevention Award for her leadership in community safety and crime prevention.
The accolade came during B.C.'s Crime Prevention Week, Nov. 1 to 7.
"Jodie McNeice has been an avid crime prevention and community safety practitioner in our community," Coquitlam-Burke Mountain MLA Doug Horne said in a news release. "Her dedication to projects like the anti-bullying campaign 'I Am Someone' will serve so many, and I am sure her efforts will inspire others across our province."
LITTERLESS
A Coquitlam elementary school won this year's litterless lunch challenge, run by New Westminster-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly.
Sandy Bellet's kindergarten class at Riverview Park elementary took the fifth annual award, going 93% litter-free during Waste Reduction Week, Oct. 20 to 24.
"Mrs. Bellet's kindergarten class worked hard to meet the challenge of going waste-free and should be very proud," Donnelly said in a news release. "In fact, the commitment shown from all the students who participated in this year's challenge is an inspiration."
More than 500 students took part in the challenge.
Donnelly, who spoke about the achievement in Parliament, will provide a litter free lunch to the winning class on Nov. 14.
LIFE MEMBER
A Coquitlam resident is one of eight certified general accountants honoured with a life membership by the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia.
The life membership for Candace Nancke of Loren Nancke & Company is given to accountants for exemplary service to the CGA-BC.
