Senator Nancy Greene-Raine was in Cache Creek last week to present a very special medal to two very special people. Cache Creek’s Ben Roy and Ashcroft’s Fusa Teshima were chosen to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for their significant contributions to their communities. Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta nominated Roy for the award

Senator Nancy Greene-Raine was in Cache Creek last week to present a very special medal to two very special people. Cache Creek’s Ben Roy and Ashcroft’s Fusa Teshima were chosen to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for their significant contributions to their communities. Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta nominated Roy for the award

Fusa Teshima, Ben Roy receive special medal

Local long-time volunteers receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal from Senator Nancy Raine-Greene.

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