Abbotsford News, June 28, 2012

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Five honoured with Order of Abbotsford Kevin MILLS Abbotsford News

The prestigious Order of Abbotsford has five new members. On Monday night, Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman and council members welcomed the latest inductees to join the list of 53 previous honourees. This year’s list contains some well-known community leaders, including former Abbotsford Councillor Ron Sweeney Sr. A teacher at Abbotsford Senior for more than 30 years, Sweeney has been active with the Abbotsford Chamber of

Commerce, chair of Prospera Credit Union and has been given the Benemerenti Medal from Pope Benedict XVI for his service to the Catholic Church. He has two legacy awards in his name and has raised more than $50,000 for charity with his family’s concert performances. Joining Sweeney as new members of the order are: Q William (Bill) Andrews – A member of the Canada Day committee for the past 15 years, Andrews has a passion for community service. He has worked with the Red Cross and the Provincial Emergency Program for which he and his wife Janet

have received several awards. He also played a vital role with the Abbotsford-based Big Brothers, Big Sisters and its expansion of services that created offices in Mission and Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows. Q Roy Morice – A talented singer and musician, Morice has been a director for the Central Fraser Valley Fair Association’s entertainment committee, has worked with the Abbotsford Police Fun Run, and is a member of the Abbotsford Rotary Club and Kiwanis Club. Morice has also been involved with St. John’s Ambulance for 25 Continued on A7

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