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Cherbourg Junior Police Rangers say thank you, back row, from left, Courtney Boney, Lennox Bligh, Pheona Combo, Theo Fewquandie, Yolande Fewquandie and Lachlan Bligh; front row, St Joseph’s and St Mary\u2019s student rangers Ron-Keyah Bond, Jaylah Purcell, Cookie Aubrey, Kiera Mickelo, Hayden Boney, Cyril Bligh and Anquon Sandow (Photo: Marcus Priaulx)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August 22, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Cherbourg Junior Police Rangers want to say a big “thank you!” to everyone who voted for their program in the recent NRMA Insurance People’s Choice Award.<\/p>\n

The competition pitched four worthy programs – all of whom had previously received an NRMA Insurance Community Grant – in a national online poll.<\/p>\n

And the Cherbourg Junior Police Rangers won with an incredible 2315 votes!<\/strong><\/p>\n

In fact, they led from the moment voting opened on July 1.<\/p>\n

The other entrants were Evans High School (Blacktown, NSW) – road safety (1608 votes); Springwood Neighbourhood Centre (NSW) – bushfire preparation (1286 votes); and \u00a0Welcoming Intercultural Neighbours (Gladstone) – road safety for migrants (1032 votes).<\/p>\n

Each program was assured of doubling their grant if they received 1000 votes.<\/p>\n

And the program which received the most votes would receive triple funding.<\/p>\n

As the competition continued, Cherbourg Junior Police Rangers co-ordinator Louise Thompson admitted she became concerned as the nearest competitor put on 600 votes in just two hours.<\/p>\n

But she need not have worried as the Police Rangers maintained their lead.<\/p>\n

Louise now hopes the win will lead to a possible expansion of the program.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIt really does take a steady commitment from the people who run it but it\u2019s worth it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt builds the children\u2019s self-esteem and they appreciate it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cherbourg Junior Police Ranger Jaylah Purcell said Louise and her afternoon co-ordinator Karen Bond were fun because \u201cthey do a lot of cool stuff\u201d.<\/p>\n

The program involves youngsters in fun after-school activities once a week.<\/p>\n

They also take part in events such as Anzac Day and mix with positive role models from the police, fire brigade and ambulance.<\/p>\n