AWARD RECIPIENTS HONOURED: Eastern Shore MLA Kent Smith (right) hosted a celebration for residents of his constituency who received the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal on Jan. 22 in Chezzetcook. Eastern Shore honorees included Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) Councillor David Hendsbee (left), Lorrie Boutilier, Janice Christie, Molly Gammon, Myrene Keating-Owen and Beverly Smith. Recipient Lisa Snyder was unavailable for the photo. The prestigious honour, which was created to mark the 70th anniversary of the late monarch’s ascension to the throne, recognizes those who have “demonstrated exceptional qualities and devoted outstanding service to others through their job, volunteer work or contributions to their community.”
Photo Credit: Katie Kelly