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Centenarian Keeps Rolling Along
Mayor seeks rec centre ‘champions’ Aldergrove Star
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Active lives keep two Aldergrove seniors going strong. Mary Sanderson (left), who turned 101 in August, the same month Maudie MacPherson (right) turned 95, enjoy the weekly carpet bowling sessions at the Aldegrove OAP Hall on Thursdays at 1 p.m. Both of the old friends still live on their own in Aldergrove and keep their famous “green thumbs” busy in their gardens. They invite other active seniors to join the fun at Aldergrove OAP Hall and Aldergrove Seniors and Vets Club.
Trucks crash into ‘Heroes’ sign By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Black Press
A two-vehicle collision in the 25100block of Highway 1 demolished the “Highway of Heroes” sign on Sunday. Around 11:30 a.m., two pickup trucks were driving east along Highway 1, when one of the vehicles changed lanes and drove into the other vehicle, said RCMP Freeway Patrol. The two vehicles locked together and slid off the road, smashing into the sign. There were no injuries, said RCMP. The Trans-Canada Highway between
Langley and Abbotsford was dedicated as the “Highway of Heroes” in June 2011 to honour 13 B.C. soldiers who died in Afghanistan. The roll call of the fallen includes Master Cpl. Colin Bason, a 28-year-old reserve soldier from Aldergrove, who was killed by the explosion of roadside bomb on July 4, 2007, and Pte. Garrett Chidley, a 21-year-old fulltime soldier from Langley. He was killed on Dec. 30, 2010, after the light armoured vehicle he was driving struck an improvised explosive device.
A Mayor’s Standing Committee that will help with the public consultation process required to develop final plans for a new Aldergrove Recreation Centre has been formed by Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese. “Creating this centre is a priority for Council. It is a significant investment in Aldergrove that will benefit the entire community,” said Froese. “We want to hear from the public, we want their input, and this committee will help ensure those voices are heard. It will champion the project through to its construction.” Under his authority as mayor, and with the cooperation of all of Township Council, Mayor Froese appointed Councillors Charlie Fox, Bev Dornan, Steve Ferguson and Bob Long to the committee. Four members of the public will also be appointed. “I invite interested citizens to act soon and apply for the positions,” said committee chair Bob Long. “We plan on having several meetings over the next few months, and our primary objective is to host at least two open houses. These events will allow the public to comment and provide input on the two preferred options for the recreation complex that were approved by council in July on the former Aldergrove Elementary School site.” The Aldergrove Recreation Centre will combine an ice arena with a combination indoor/outdoor pool, exercise equipment, and meeting rooms, and will potentially house the relocated Aldergrove Library. “Not only will the new centre provide much needed recreation services, it will Coun. Bob Long chairs attract visitors from throughout the new ARC committee region,” said Froese. “This facility will help lead the way towards breathing new life into Aldergrove’s downtown core.” Applications for the public positions on the committee will be accepted until Thursday, Oct. 4. The first committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 9, with public open houses to begin later in October and through November. To apply to serve on the ARC Standing Committee, email a letter and brief resume to legservicesinfo@tol.ca or drop them off at the Mayor’s Office at the Township’s Civic Facility. Applications can also be mailed to: Legislative Services, Civic Facility, 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley, B.C. V2Y 3J1
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