Member for The Entrance David Mehan recently hosted a morning tea to celebrate two remarkable local residents who have attained 50 years of service as Justices of the Peace (JPs) in The Entrance electorate.
Guests of honour were Beverley Hunter and Kevin Hosford, with their respective family and friends attending to be a part of the incredible milestone.
Mehan said JPs provided an important civic service to the community in verifying, witnessing and certifying documents to validate their accuracy.
The service is voluntary in nature and JPs can be appointed based on employment or community need.
“JPs are an asset to our community,” Mehan said.
“Their dedication in providing this essential service is significant and for that they should not go unnoticed.
“Ms Hunter became a JP as a service to her neighbours who found it difficult to get to the courthouse for JP services.
“Fifty years on she is still a JP and a valued member of our community.
“Since becoming a JP, Mr Hosford has most notably serviced the commercial sphere and after having moved to the Central Coast, continues to provide JP Services, more so now on a community basis.
“This milestone is impressive and the need for JPs in our community still exists now more than ever.”
Those interested in becoming a JP can find information by searching “justices of the peace” at dcj.nsw.gov.au