The hard work, determination and dedication in passing an extensive examination with flying colors that’s resulted in the Farmville Police Department receiving its state accreditation for the next four years came with much praise from Police Chief Andy Ellington and the Farmville Town Council. During the presentation of the certificate of accreditation Wednesday, Ellington, left, presented Accreditation Manager Dale Dowdy with top honors from the department in the form of a certificate of commendation for her hard work in helping secure the second accreditation. “I just cannot tell you what she’s done, what she’s been through, what she’s learned (and) what she’s acquired to get us to this position. Again, she had to learn everything from scratch.” Ellington said that without Dowdy’s determination, “we wouldn’t be here today. We would have failed.” We, too, commend Dowdy for her hard work on behalf of the Farmville community. (Send “Way to Go!” photos with a description and names to WayToGo@FarmvilleHerald.com.)