NCMRS Receives State RecognitionThe California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS) presented a Citation Award to the North Country Model Railroad Society in recognition of its efforts as a Community Partner with the City of Oceanside during 2014. A plaque signifying the award was presented to NCMRS president Harold Helland at a special District 12 CPRS 2015 Awards and Installation breakfast held in Encinitas on March 25th.

CPRS representatives and civic officials from throughout Dan Diego and Imperial Counties attended the event. The City of Oceanside was represented by Parks & Recreation Department director Margery Pierce, Eileen Turk, manager, and several members of the Oceanside Parks & Recreation Commission including NCMRS member Rich Blankinship. Congratulations to all NCMRS members whose hard work throughout 2014 made the award a reality.