Langley Farm Market OKANAGAN
OKANAGAN
CHAMPAGNE GREEN
product of BC (5.04 kg)
product of BC (1.94 kg)
product of California (2.84 kg)
PEACH
CHERRIES
2
88
GRAPES
1
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$ 29 lb.
lb.
LOCAL GREEN
LOCAL GREEN
product of BC (2.18 kg)
product of BC (0.86 kg)
product of BC (2.18 kg)
99
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CABBAGE
lb.
39
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lb.
ZUCCHINI
product of BC (0.86 kg)
39
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$ 29
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TOMATOES
LOCAL GREEN
BEAN
99
¢
lb.
lb.
HUNGARIAN/BANANA
PEPPERS
lb.
LOCAL
CARROT
product of Okanagan (2.18 kg) product of BC (5 lb. bag)
99
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lb.
1
99 ea.
MEAT
Pork Lion Rib Chop (6.57 kg) ................................. $2.99 lb.
Lean Ground Pork (5.47 kg) .................................. ...$2.49 lb.
Chicken Whole Wing (5.47 kg) .......................... ...$2.49 lb.
GROCERY
San Remo Organic Tomatoes (Assorted 796 ml) ......... 2/$3.00 Money's Sliced Mushrooms (284 ml)................ ...$1.19 ea.
Spiga Di Puglia Pasta (Assorted 500 g)............ ..$0.99 ea. Santa Cruz Lemonade (Assorted 946 ml)................ 2/$4.00
BAKERY
Coffee Swiss Roll (600 g).......................................... $4.50 ea.
Honey Raisin Bun (100 g)................................. ...$1.00 ea.
Almond Cookies (300 g) ..................................... ...$2.50 ea.
Fruit Cake (6") ...........................................................$11.50 ea.
Freybe Dijon Turkey ................................................... ...
DELI
$1.59/100g
Freybe Cervelate Salami
Lite Havarti Cheese
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$1.48 /100g
$1.38 /100g
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Gemma just wants to play Amanda Bostik is hoping to make local playgrounds more accessible to those with limited mobility by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter If Gemma Violet Neselle Bostik has taught her mom Amanda anything, it’s that anything is possible. Born with a neuromuscular disorder on Feb. 18, 2010, Gemma’s muscles weren’t strong enough to allow her to do most things babies do, and her prognosis was grim. Today, at the age of 3, Gemma has confounded her doctors, acting and behaving much like other kids her ago do. (She tried to put a piece of bark mulch into her mouth, only to be told it was “yucky” and then respond by firmly flinging it away.) But unlike other children, she’s unable to access local playgrounds which are often surrounded by barriers, from foot-high wooden beams to piles of grey sand that inadvertently block stroller access. And even for those playgrounds that do allow wheelchair access, there’s nothing on the playground for Gemma to play with. “It’s because of Gemma that I am doing things now, to help people in society. She’s non-verbal, but she inspires everyone around her to be the best, to do things for other people, and to be the best that we can be,” Amanda said. For the past two years, Amanda has been meeting with city officials in hopes of having a local playground upgraded to make it fully accessible. And while the city is on board with adding accessible playgrounds, there’s still the matter of accessing funding. So she’s organized a number of fundraisers in the upcoming weeks. Gemma won’t be the only one to enjoy the new facilities. “It’s benefitting everybody in the community,”
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Amanda said of her efforts to bring more accessible playgrounds to the community. She said not only will all children be able to play with the new equipment which costs tens of thousands of dollars but so will teenagers, adults and even seniors with mobility limitations. Amanda said whenever she brings Gemma to a playground, Gemma lets her frustration be known, as she longingly looks at the equipment. “Back when we were in the hospital, I was sort of surprised, because we did have some spe-
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Martin van den Hemel photo Gemma Bostik, 3, can’t access most local playgrounds because she has limited mobility after being born with a neuromuscular disorder. Her mother, Amanda, has been working for the past two years to change that, and is now fundraising for equipment accessible to everyone of all ages.
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cialists say, how would she contribute to society,” Amanda said, adding it’s her daughter she advocates for, as well as all those other locals who don’t have a voice. “From day one, Gemma has really changed our lives. It’s amazing to see, we know she is here for a reason. She really teaches and inspires everyone around her.” A fundraiser will be held on Monday, Aug. 26 at O’Hares Pub, at Railway and Steveston Highway, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 for a burger, fries and a beer or wine.
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Donations can also be made to the project via any branch of TD Canada Trust, which has an account set up under Richmond Accessible Playground Fund. Thus far, Amanda and Gemma have raised $1,620 toward a goal of $10,000. She’s also recruiting volunteer help, and anyone who available to help is available at richmondaccessibleplayground@outlook. com. Tickets can also be purchased at richmondaccessibleplayground.blogspot.ca
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