Abbotsford News Tuesday, June 26, 2012
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you know their pitches are working and the defence is playing behind them,” he noted. At the junior level, Abbotsford has been a longtime powerhouse – the Cards juniors won league titles in 2008 and ‘09, finished second in 2010, and made it as far as the semifinals in 2011. 2012 has been more of the same, as the juniors sit in third place with a 15-9 record. Head coach Shawn Besse has gotten terrific performances from a quartet of returning pitchers – J.J. Pankratz, Liam Kano-McGregor, Jordan Dobos and Emilio Foden – and above-average production at the plate from the team as a whole. Besse has been most pleased with the bluecollar attitude of the group. “The commitment to learning and getting better is what I really like,” he said. “They all like to do what’s best for each other, not just themselves.” The lone frustration for the Junior Cards has been the weather. They recently had four games in a row rained out, and after they finally got a game in on Sunday – a 5-2 win over the North Shore Junior Twins at DeLair Park – the second half of the doubleheader was suspended due to rain. “It wears on the kids more than myself, to a certain degree,”
Liam KanoMcGregor of the Junior Cardinals pitched his team to a 5-2 victory over North Shore on Sunday.
Besse noted with a wry chuckle. “They want to play instead of practice, because we’re always able to practice in our (indoor) facility. Of course, we’d like to get out on the field for more games.”
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proved prophetic, and the original one-day midweek event would grow into a weekend two-day event in 1992 in conjunction with the Matsqui Centennial. The tourney has doubled as a fundraiser, generating thousands of dollars for various causes over the years. Beneficiaries have included junior golf, breast cancer research, Holmberg House, and this year's charity recipient, the C.H.I.L.D. Foundation. "It's a special milestone," Rustulka said. "Without the support of our community sponsors, this event wouldn't be as successful as it is. It's become a very popular event."
Glenn Mountain Animal Hospital – Dr. Dalbir Benipal, D.V.M Kilburn Coxford Wealth Management Group, BMO Nesbitt Burns, Lori Kilburn, CIM FCSI Milsean Shoppe – Maureen & Rob Robinson Prospera Credit Union – Brenda Monk Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre – Christine Lane Rosborough & Company – Michael Burke Sumas Mtn. Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic – Dr. T. Marshall The Fraser Financial Group Ltd. – George Sigaty, M.B.A., PFP Valley View Memorial Gardens – Ron G. Laturnus Valley-Wide Financial Corp. - Scott Findlay, B.A., CFP
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Corporate Donations Abbotsford Art Gallery – Hong Zhu Abbotsford Pro Shop Ltd. Andrew Peller Ltd. – Kirsten Cook Bavaria Restaurant – Dan & Dana Slanina Blackwood Building Centre Ltd. – Abe Konrad Cactus Club Cafe - Christy Murphy John B. Hambley, CA Lee’s Fine Jewellery Ltd. – Brian Lee Dr. Henry T. Louie Inc. – Specialist in Periodontics MacDesigns – Nancy MacMillan
Ramada Plaza & Conf. Centre – Christine Lane Rapid Copy and Print Co. – Mike & Marcy Paller Save on Foods Skip Signs - Skip Starbucks Coffee Company – Desiree Bellman Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club The Abbotsford News – Media – Andrew Franklin The Old Spaghetti Factory – Jason Marr Thrifty Foods – Mike Bryant Tosuta International - John Mickey
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Thank You to: Our very supportive Sponsors; Chris Hood, General Manager & Head Pro, and his staff; Chad Burns, Golf Superintendent, and the Greens and Grounds Staff; the Pro Shop staff; all our Great Volunteers and our Dedicated Tournament Committee.
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Abbey Collision – Mike Wnuk Alpine Building Maintenance Inc. – Rick Thompson Bakerview Dental Centre – Dr. Chris Barlow Benjamin Moore & Co. Limited – Paul Teillet Bervin Construction Ltd. – Erv Froese Best Western Bakerview Inn – Janice McDonald Blackwood Building Centre Ltd. – Abe Konrad Budget Brake & Muffler Auto Centres – Ralph & Bev Ringle Clayburn Dental – Dr. Brad McDonald Expert Drycleaners – Mr. James Kim Figure it Out Accounting Service – Jane Rempel