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4-1 vote for updates to harrison zoning bylaw it.” Councillor Allan A new zoning bylaw in Jackson had noted, via Harrison Hot Springs has teleconference, that a been adopted in 4-1 vote, notation could be added to after about four years of the section about secondary work by staff and various suites that it was only councils. allowed in R2. However, Bylaw 1020 was adopted staff and other members on Monday night by of council pointed out that council, following a lengthy it is very clearly stated in process of public input and other areas of the bylaw. amendments “For me, I that began looked through it in 2008. and it was pretty “You can’t Councillor straightforward,” actually poke Councillor John Zoltan Kiss was the sole any holes in it.” Buckley said. voice in “It’s really opposition black and white,” of the third Councillor Sonja Councillor reading and said. “You Sonja Reyerse Reyerse adoption of can’t actually poke the bylaw. any holes in it.” The bylaw Reyerse also is the guiding document read a statement about for all zoning in the Village, the negative reaction the and updates included new bylaw has received from charts, new regulations for some members of the secondary suites and more community. precise wording intended “It’s always surprising to for ease of use. me to see the emotional It states that secondary reactions that result from suites will only be allowed people’s fear of change. For in R2 zoning. However, some in Harrison it seems that wording was not clear to be a real phobia and enough for Kiss, who stated regardless of how positive the bylaw was “ambiguous.” the change they only see “You could poke a hole doom and gloom,” she said. through it,” he said. “You Continued on 2 could drive a truck through Jessica Peters The Observer
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you need to keep your bylaws up to date if you want to stay current and competitive in the development world.” She noted Whitehorse, Nanaimo and Oliver are just a few communities also rewriting their zoning bylaws. In Harrison, the bylaw was presented at two public hearings in which residents were allowed to make comments. Many who attended those meetings expressed concern about secondary suites in the Village. Some of their concerns were that secondary suites, or mortgage helpers, would lessen the value of their own homes, bring in more crime and clog residential streets with extra vehicles. While there are currently a handful of secondary suites in the Village, the previous bylaw did not include allowances for them to be built. Staff said builders now have clear direction that they are only allowed in the R2 zone, which also allows for duplexes. Jackson said the “staff has done a great job of putting this bylaw together.”
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A depiction of the playground to be installed this year on Harrison’s beach, as presented to council on Monday night. The project will be funded through RMI funding, and is part of a larger strategic plan to improve the tourism experience in the Village.
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The playground equipment on Harrison's beachfront was described as "seriously lacking" by Councillor John Buckley at Monday night's council meeting. But the aging structures won't be around for long. Council voted unanimously to devote up to $100,000 of RMI funds to two modern playground structures. "Development of a new playground around the beachfront is one of the (Village's) priorities," said Andre Isakov, manager of planning and community services. The upgrade is part of the Harrison Village RMI Strategy, which outlines visions and goals for the community. There are six major projects in that strategy, including "beach and lagoon improvements." That larger project earmarks $596,000 in RMI funds. The project goal is to improve pathways and the beach area, install a splash park for children, a fountain in the lagoon, and improve the playground area, as a way to promote the waterfront area.
The proposed cost of the playground project is $94,000, and would include two play areas for different age groups.
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The aging play structure at Harrison Beach will be replaced this year by two new structures.
The playground will look similar to the one recently installed in Spring Park, which was funded with RMI funds, as well as through a monetary gift of $25,000
from the Village office. The company that the Village is working with for the beachfront park is Swing Time. Councillor Sonja Reyerse said that
working with the local Parent Advisory Council, she learned how expensive playgrounds can be. "These things are horrifically expensive," she conceded, but that they are worth it in the end. "I think for a lot of visitors who come here, it's a great thing for their kids to do," she added. Councillor John Buckley also said he's looking forward to seeing a change on the beach. "The playground on the beach is seriously lacking," he said. While the current play equipment will be removed, the swing set will stay. Other items included in the RMI Strategy include washrooms at Rendall Park, developing the hot springs source into a more accessible tourism asset, streetscape improvements, increased awareness for events and festivals, and trail development. The estimated budget for RMI funding (which is collected at the point of sale on hotel stays through taxation) is $1.53 million over five years. This breaks down to $307,000 each year from 2012 to 2016.
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Farmer in fatal accident
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An Agassiz farmer lost his life on Sunday night, when the machinery he was driving flipped into a ditch. Harry Boer was driving his Bobcat near his farm when the machine slid into the icy cold Hogg ditch, said Agassiz Fire Chief Wayne Dyer. Several firefighters and RCMP attended the scene, at about 7:30 p.m.
Four rescuers jumped into the cold waters to free Boer from the Bobcat and the waters. "The did CPR as soon as they got him out," Dyer said. "And they worked on him all the way to the hospital." Boer, 62, operated a farm located in the 4000 block of the Lougheed Hwy., near Bodnar Road. news@ahobserver.com
Body found in Fraser River A body was found at the confluence of the Harrison and Fraser Rivers on Monday morning. A fishing guide called police shortly before 9 a.m., Jan. 7, to report seeing a floating body in the water while out in his boat, according to an RCMP report released Wednesday. Agassiz RCMP and Kent Search and Rescue attended the scene, and
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Justin Powell of Precise Parking (GoPark) spoke to council Monday night about his company’s business pay parking plan for the community of Harrison Hot Springs. Council received the presentation as information, and have not yet made a decision on whether to adopt pay parking.
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the body was recovered. At press time, an autopsy was still to be performed. The coroner’s office is investigating and the RCMP are checking their missing persons files. No further information was available at press time. For updates on this story, visit us online at www.ahobserver.com. news@ahobserver.com
Coin-operated boat launch, 43 pay stations among proponent’s plan for harrison hot springs
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Paid parking in Harrison Hot Springs could cost fifty cents for 15 minutes, a loonie for a half hour or $8 for a full six hour stay, according to a presentation made to council by Justin Powell of Precise Parking. He spoke as a delegation on Monday night, only to be heard as information. Council has not yet voted on whether to bring pay parking to the Village. Precise Parking, a division of GoPark, is the same company which held an open house in December. They operate 713 machines for 44 clients in B.C. and three in Alberta. They are proposing installing 43 machines throughout the main area of the Village. Each machine will cost the Village $150 a month, for five months of the year. Operation of each machine will cost $75 per month. The time frame being considered for pay parking enforcement is May through September.
Powell said that the number of units and the length of time the units are in place can be adjusted. “We can change our programs,” he said, in an a la carte service. What he couldn’t tell council was how many cars needed to pay for parking before the Village would see any revenue. Councillor Sonja Reyerse asked for a best and worst case scenario. “We don’t know,” he responded. “I couldn’t tell you that.” In addition to money collected for parking, there is always the other side of the coin — money generated from those who choose not to pay. That ‘enforcement revenue’ would be split 25/75, with the higher amount going toward the Village. Pay parking would be in effect from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with enforcement only for a portion of the day. The enforcement officer would be employed by the company, not the Village, at a rate of $15. The cost of the vehicle and employee pay is covered by the company.
Households in Harrison Hot Springs would receive a parking pass, as well as an extra for guests. It was not mentioned whether Rockwell Drive residents would receive a pass, as they are within the District of Kent. Pursuant to section 124(3) of the Community Charter, public notice is required to They also hope to install a meconsider the following: ter for the boat launch and boat to section 124(3) of the Community Charter, public notice is require Pursuant launch parking area, consider that wouldthe TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs intends to following: amend Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1002 at its regular meeting of January 21, 2013; be unmanned. The company operates a coin operated boat launch AND TAKE THAT the bylaw proposes changes provisions governing the TAKE NOTICE THATNOTICE the Council of the Village of toHarrison Hot Springs inten in Sidney. proceedings of Council by amending the order of business of the Regular and Special Powell said that pay parking amend Council Procedure No. 1002 regular meeting ofitems January Meetings of Council Bylaw to allow Questions fromat theits Public that pertain to agenda only. 21, 201 “promotes turnover” and that the different pay options AND allows visiTAKE NOTICE THAT the bylaw proposes changes to provisions governin tors to buy in increments needed. proceedings of Council by amending the order of business of the Regular and Sp The units are solar powered, Meetings of Council and installed and removed by the Debra Key to allow Questions from the Public that pertain to agenda items IMPORTANT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Corporate Officer company at their own cost. He esRe: Information Gathering Round Table Meeting timates it will take about a day and a half to install the 43 machines, if All citizens of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs are cordially invited to a facilitated council were to approve pay parkinformation gathering session on January 17, 2013. The format of this gathering will ing. be round table discussions where you will have an opportunity to provide input “It’s a turn-key operation,” on ways to improve the quality of life in the Village. Powell said. Debra Key Council has not yet Corporate made a de- Officer Please come prepared to share: cision on the subject. 1) what you like about the Village, “There is still a lot of time to dis2) what you don’t like, and cuss this,” Mayor Leo Facio said. 3) what you would like to see for the future.
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Opinion Support those hurt most by lockout
Now that the millionaires and the billionaires have resolved how they will split up their pie, the NHL once again expects sports fans to forget the past seven hockey-less months and come crawling back. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in August he was confident the NHL would recover from the lockout because, “we have the world’s greatest fans.” Apparently, having the world’s greatest fans means having the ability to walk all over them. Sports fans across the province have long supported NHL hockey with an intensity normally reserved for religious fundamentalism. But with talks of fan boycotts, certainly some sports fans are tired of being disrespected by a league that takes their support for granted. Of course, the NHL isn’t only game in town. Many other professional sports organizations, such as the Vancouver Giants, Vancouver Whitecaps, and B.C. Lions, offer as good or better bang for your sports entertainment buck.
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And every time the NHL can’t get their act together, an increasing number of local sports fans discover there is more out there than just the Vancouver Canucks. Whether or not the NHL can recover this time remains to be seen, however. But as NHL hockey returns to the arenas and television screens, spare a thought for those who have been hurt most by the lock out. Restaurants, pubs, sports bars, memorabilia shops, and cab drivers. The people who own and work at these local businesses are your neighbours, family, and friends. Because the NHL and NHLPA couldn’t play nice, ordinary folks suffered the economic fallout. So if you do choose to return to following NHL hockey, why not go and watch the games at your local pub or sports bar, and take a cab home. These businesses live off the crumbs of NHL’s pie, and if anyone is deserving of your entertainment dollar, surely it’s them. - South Delta Leader
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A real hero for aboriginal people B.C. VIews Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – The centuryold plight of Canada’s aboriginal people is back in the public eye, thanks to protests dubbed Idle No More. As with Occupy protests last year, the demands are vague. One of the claims, repeated in media coverage of protests, is that the federal government is moving to end the historic Indian Act restriction against selling reserve land. A look at the federal legislation, Bill C-45, shows this is not the case. Amendments ease restrictive provisions for leasing reserve land, which remains property of the Crown held in perpetuity for the aboriginal community.
This change was initiated by B.C. aboriginal leaders so they can follow the trail blazed by one of the most entrepreneurial chiefs in Canadian history. His name is Ron Derrickson, and he served six terms as chief of the Westbank First Nation near Kelowna. One of my first big reporting assignments was covering a Royal Commission into his administration’s business affairs in the mid-1980s. There had been an astonishing 17 federal investigations before that, stemming from local claims that Derrickson was just too successful. He drove a big black Mercedes, wore expensive suits, and established a bunch of enterprises, including Canada’s first water slide. The commission was chaired by John Hall, then known as the Crown prosecutor who put serial killer Clifford Olson away, and now an appeal court judge. Derrickson’s suit jacket had a conspicuous bulge as he took the
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“His family name was Tousawasket, until the local Indian Agent drew an Anglo name out of a hat”
the bottom-line way Derrickson ran Westbank’s lease-hold mobile home parks. He showed up at Derrickson’s home one day and tried to beat him to death with a metal bar. Badly injured, Derrickson made it to his gun cabinet and shot his assailant, who survived to go to prison. Derrickson testified that his
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approach to the Indian Affairs bureaucracy was simple. He did business, and if they didn’t like it, they could tell him. Reserve land can’t be sold, so he leased it, offering people a low-cost way to enjoy the sunny Okanagan. His business plan was also simple. Drive to California and see what they’re doing. Drive back and do it in B.C. A 2007 profile of Derrickson by Greg Fjetland in <I>Canadian Business</I> magazine describes how he came by his approach to Ottawa. He grew up “dirt poor, living in a tar paper shack.” His family name was Tousawasket, until the local Indian Agent drew an Anglo name out of a hat. He and his brother were the first aboriginal kids to attend public school in Kelowna. Racist bullying drove his parents to move him to a residential school in Washington State. He dropped out in Grade 9, toiled on farms, learned to weld, OFFiCe HOuRS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.
and worked his way into ranching, real estate and politics. He never gave up or backed down, ever. The Hall commission and all previous government probes concluded that he did nothing wrong. Derrickson sued his local accusers and won, and Ottawa began to change its racist, paternalistic ways. Which brings us back to today. Derrickson’s pioneering work is still changing the Indian Act for the better. This effort is under dishonest attack from people whose legacy is mainly incompetence and failure. Protesters demand more unearned public subsidy, and a petulant soup-only strike is celebrated as an act of bravery. Choose your own hero. I’ve chosen mine. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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High expections don't line up with reality Since I moved to Harrison nine years ago the issue of pay parking has been on the table and the hot topic of conversation. The first council meeting I ever attended was on this issue. I have attended every meeting I could since then dealing with the matter and I have found the response from most in the village to be overwhelmingly negative. Why does every different council keep trying to push this year after year? I understand the arguments of the “pro” people saying that it will generate revenue for the village and alleviate the “parking problem” on the Esplanade, but I wonder how many of those people actually understand the situation, or the revenue it could possibly generate (the actual revenue is much less than what is being proposed by the parking companies). The “expected” revenues proposed by Go Park are based on 300 parking spots being 100 per cent occupied seven days a week for the entirety of June, July and August. This is ridiculous. I live on the Esplanade and for
the past few years have seen many available parking spots on the beach front on all but the busiest long weekends. This implies to me that this company knows nothing about our village, and our council has done very little to inform them or come up with a realistic model. They have proposed to us the maximum possible revenue, but have named it “Expected Revenue”. High expectations are great, but not when formulating a new business plan. I have heard the presentations from the different parking companies telling us how “successful” they have been in Whistler and White Rock (and heard from friends and business owners in Whistler and White Rock to the contrary) and yet I am still thinking that we are not anything like Whistler or White Rock. We do not have thousands of residents, nor millions of tourists. We are not on the U.S. border catching every American that comes to visit our country, and we do not have one of the world’s
best ski resorts and have never hosted the Olympics. The closest community I would compare us to is Squamish, who have mountain climbing, hiking, windsurfing/ kiteboarding, mountain biking etc. (like what we have here and should expand on), but no pay parking. Squamish has an advantage on us in that they are on the way to Whistler, and not exclusively a destination spot. Harrison Hot Springs has a natural beauty, and very little else at the moment. There are very few activities that people can do here, and even our name is somewhat of a misnomer. For the entire time I’ve lived here and operated in the tourism/ hospitality industry the most dreaded question I get asked every day is “where are the hot springs?”. It’s hard to explain corporatism to the weary travelling tourist that saw signs on the highway and came here expecting something like Banff, Radium or Halcyon Hot Springs. I am actually embarrassed to tell them that unless they have a serious 4wd vehicle with spare tires
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We wish to compliment the Mayor and Council of Harrison for the lovely display of lights by the beach and the cleanliness of the village. The hotel was beautifully decorated for Christmas as well. We enjoyed a
couple of lovely meals there. It was a pleasure to spend a few days in your lovely village. We are sure to come back soon. Sincerely Rosemary & Tito Fontenla
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and four hours to kill, that their only option is spending $200-$300 a night at the resort or $12 to soak in the '70s looking public pool on the corner. Every member of our current elected council had something to say about making a natural, outdoor hot spring on their election platforms, yet I have not heard a single thing about this since they were elected. It’s all been about pay parking and park land being rezoned to make new, empty condos. At the moment, I think we would be better suited to find new ways to bring people to Harrison than to keep the freeloaders away from our beach (which seems to be the main argument for pay parking). Getting rid of the few people that actually come here now will not then automatically bring in a higher-paying class of people, it will just bring in less people. If we want to rid the beach of BBQers, then let’s get one of our by-law officers to do that. If we want more affluent people here, then let’s offer them a reason to come here. Unneeded foot
bridges in the residential areas and a new village logo on a lapel pin are not attracting tourists. If in the future we see a massive increase in the number of visitors to Harrison and parking becomes an issue more than two or three days a year, then we should revisit the issue with more information and a more realistic model. I love Harrison Hot Springs. I love the people, the atmosphere, the view, and all the feedback I get from the visiting tourists that have never experienced a place quite like this before. I would love to stay here and keep doing this, but I’ve just gone bankrupt with one business and the other one is not far behind (partly due to restrictions on our hours imposed by council, despite our proven track record). At this point, pay parking will only hurt our village’s businesses further, and put the final nail in the coffin of Harrison Hot Springs tourism. Tim Flanigan Layback Lounge (and formerly Beach Potato)
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non-Profit of the year Recognizing the organization making a significant difference in our local community in terms of public service, the arts, fund raising, collaboration & the number of local people they serve.
Agassiz Harrison
Business Excellence Awards OFFICIAL NOMINATION FORM
The Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce would like to present the 2013 Business Excellence Awards. These awards will be presented to local businesses or their staff members that have proven to be outstanding in their field of expertise.
excellence in agriculture This award focuses on quality, innovation & success in all aspects of agriculture. Celebrating farming, agronomy & food production; this award recognizes the significant impact quality agriculture has on everyday life.
PLEASE MARK THE AWARDS CATEGORIES YOU ARE NOMINATING:
excellence in tourism Tourism is a cornerstone of the BC economy & this award recognizes the important contribution made by the tourism sector to the Harrison/Agassiz region. This award is given to a tourism based business that has shown excellence in all aspects of customer service providing visitors to our region with an experience beyond their expectations.
Excellence in Agriculture Business Nominee:______________________________
excellence in retail This award celebrates the professionalism, innovation & creativity within our retail sector. It recognizes outstanding performance at all levels: customer service, creativity, branding & marketing.
Excellence in Retail Business Nominee:______________________________
excellence in Culinary Awarded to a dining establishment (includes cafes, fast food and fine dining) that exhibits consistency of quality, excellence in food, atmosphere & service. excellence in service - Business Exemplary customer service, customer retention & customer relationship management define the recipient of this award. This award honours a business that has been a leader in demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit, quality workmanship & professional mannerisms. new Business of the year This award acknowledges an outstanding new business (established less than 3 years). This business shows strength in creative marketing, welcoming local customers, high standards of customer service & innovative business practices. People’s Choice award The ‘People’s Choice’ Award is given to the business or organization that is recognized by the residents of Harrison Hot Springs & the District of Kent as attaining the highest level of business excellence in the region. Chamber’s Choice award This business will have contributed to the growth & development of the community through their products, services & customer service. Given to an organization that has a strong history in the business community, continued growth & innovative strategies. green excellence award Recognizing environmental responsibility & leadership. Nominees will be judged on their stewardship or protection of environmentally sensitive areas. employer of the year A business owner who has been a leader in their community, one that demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit, quality service & workmanship, and exemplary customer service. The nominee should be one that shows professionalism towards their employees and empowers them to succeed. employee of the year An employee that shows leadership, is dedicated to quality service & workmanship. This nominee should be one that gives exemplary customer service.
Non-Profit of the Year Business Nominee:______________________________
Excellence in Tourism Business Nominee:______________________________
Excellence in Culinary Business Nominee:______________________________ Excellence in Service-Business Business Nominee:______________________________ New Business of the Year Business Nominee:______________________________ People’s Choice Award Business Nominee:______________________________ Chamber’s Choice Award Business Nominee:______________________________ Green Excellence Award Business Nominee:______________________________ Employer of the Year Business Nominee:______________________________ Employee of the Year Business Nominee:______________________________ NOMINATIONS DUE BY: Thurs., Feb. 14, 2013 at 10:00 am AWARDS & DINNER: Thurs., Feb. 28, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa Nominator: ________________________________ Telephone: ________________________________ RETURN YOUR NOMINATION TO: Agassiz Harrison Observer 7167 Pioneer Ave., or email ads@ahobserver.com MEDIA SPONSOR:
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Entertainment
Annie Lou: strings and storytelling Group earns Juno noms for album: Grandma’s Rules for Drinking
Fresh on the heels of two Canadian Folk Music nominations and chart topping radio play with her new album Grandma’s Rules for Drinking, Annie Lou will be bringing original string band music on her CD release tour to the Harrison Memorial Hall, Saturday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. Annie Lou is built around the original songwriting of Anne Louise Genest, who spent twenty years living in the Yukon woods. Now relocated to the balmier shores of Vancouver Island, Genest carries the spirit of an old storyteller inside her, and this voice, mixed with the string band sounds of fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin and upright bass, traces a journey through days gone by to the here and now. Genest founded Annie Lou after finding herself drawn to old time mountain and traditional country music. It was in these older musical traditions that she found her muse and set out to explore her original music in the context of old time string band sounds. “This music has a profound edge to it – there in the voices and in the playing is the lament we all carry as people trying to get by in this beautiful, terrible world”, says Genest. “Joy and grief are two sides of the same coin. The older music expresses that tension so perfectly.” Genest’s first outing as Annie Lou brought 2010 Juno and WCMA nominations, and this latest release, “Grandma’s Rules for Drinking”, brought nominations for English Songwriter of the Year and Solo Artist of the Year at the 2012 Canadian Folk Music Awards. The album was at the top of the International Folk DJ charts for November, taking the #1 and #2 spots for top songs, as well as the top Canadian album spot, coming in at #2 on the international list in a tie with Iris Dement. “Grandma’s Rules for Drinking” features beautifully crafted songs that range from rousing and boisterous to gentle Continued on 8
Christmas Lighting Competition
WINNERS:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Ann Louise Genest founded Annie Lou after finding herself drawn to old time mountain and traditional country music. It was in these older musical traditions that she found her muse and set out to explore her original music in the context of old time string band sounds. Annie Lou will play Harrison Memorial Hall on Jan. 26.
RESIDENTIAL:
1st Place – Laura Midan Most Original – Wilfred & Bonnie Armstrong COMMERCIAL WINNER:
Black Forest Restaurant
The winners are invited to attend the January 21, 2013 Regular Meeting of Council to receive their plaques. Thank you to the Village Public Works crew for the spectacular light display on the Esplanade and at the Main Entrance to the Village; and to all who decorated their homes and businesses with lights this year.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council will hold a Pu accordance with Section 890 of the Local Government Act in the Ce Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC, on Monday, Ja commencing at 7:00 p.m. to consider presentations from the public “District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1489, 2012
NOTICE OF
At the hearing, the public may make NOTICE representations to Council OF res OF NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC contained in the proposed bylaw and all HEARING persons whoHEARING believe that PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that shall the Council will hold a Public Hearing in property is affected by the proposed bylaw be afforded reasonab PUBLIC NOTICE hereby given that the willa hold a Publ accordance withisSection 890 of the Local Government ActCouncil in the Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC, on Monday, January 21, 2013 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council ho be heard or to present written accordance with submissions. Section 890 of the Local Government Act in thewillCent commencing at 7:00 p.m. to consider presentations from the public with respect to
accordance with Section 890Bylaw of No. the Local Government i Municipal “District Hall, Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC, Monday, Act Janu of 7170 Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment 1489, 2012”. on Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC, on Mon commencing 7:00the p.m. to make consider presentations frommatters the public w At theat hearing, public may representations Council respecting Written submissions received 4:30 p.m. ontobelieve Monday, January in before the proposed andp.m. all persons who that their interest in commencing at bylaw 7:00 to consider presentations from th “District ofcontained Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1489, 2012”. property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to “District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 14 presented at the hearing.be heard or to present written submissions. NOTICE At the hearing, the public may make OF representations to Council resp Written submissions received before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 21, 2013 will be hearing. PUBLIC At theat the hearing, the public may make representations to Co HEARING contained presented in the proposed bylaw and all persons who believe that th The lands that areproperty subject of the proposed bylaw are outlined in the ma contained inthe the bylaw all below: persons who beli isThe affected bysubject bylaw shalland afforded a reasonable lands that are ofproposed theproposed proposed bylaw are outlined inbe the map PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council will hold a Public Hearing in property affected byLocal theGovernment proposed shall Centre, be afforded a accordance withis Section 890 of submissions. the Act bylaw in the Centennial be heard or to present written Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC, on Monday, January 21, 2013 be heard or to present written submissions. commencing at 7:00 p.m. to consider presentations from the public with respect to Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce “District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylawp.m. No. 1489, Written submissions received before 4:30 on2012”. Monday, January 21 Written submissions received before 4:30 p.m. matters on Monday, J presentedAtatthethe hearing. hearing, the public may make representations to Council respecting INVITES YOU TO THE 2013 contained in the proposed bylaw and all persons who believe that their interest in presented at the hearing. property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to heardare or to subject present written The lands bethat ofsubmissions. the proposed bylaw are outlined in the map b The submissions lands that arebefore subject of onthe proposed bylaw are Written received 4:30 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2013 will be outlined i
Business Excellence Awards Thursday, February 28, 2013 Cocktails, 5:30 Buffet Dinner & Awards, 6:30 Entertainment to follow by our own TEXT Todd Richard &ZONING the TR Band
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ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT The lands that are subject of the proposed bylaw are outlined in the map below: Purpose: In general terms, the proposed amendment is to: a) provide a new Home Occupations section that includes existing Cottage Industries language and creates additional opportunities for small, home based businesses in the District of Kent; and b) include a new section on Farm Home Plate and Farm Employee Residence to assist in preserving the long term agricultural potential of land within the Agricultural Land Reserve. The proposed amendments include: a) Part 3 Definitions: new and revised definitions; ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT b) Part 7 General Regulations: the replacement of existing Part 7.12 Home Occupations with a new Part 7.12 Home Occupations; and Purpose: c) Part 7 General Regulations: the removal of Part 7.14 Cottage Industries and replacing 7.14 Farm Home Plate In general terms,with the Part proposed amendment is to: and Farm Employee Residence. a) provide a new Home Occupations section that includes existing Cottage This bylaw and any relevant documents to be considered by Council may be inspected Industries language and creates additional opportunities for small, home based between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, businesses in the to District of Kent; from January 4, 2013 January 21, and 2013 inclusive, at the reception desk in the b) include new section Plate and Farm Employee Residence to be Municipal Hall aOffice locatedon at Farm 7170 Home Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC. Enquiries may assist inundersigned preserving the agricultural potential of land within the directed to the at long (604)term 796-2235. Agricultural Land Reserve.
AMENDMENT
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT Purpose: Purpose: Join us as we honour the innovators & general terms, the proposed amendment In general terms, Inthe proposed amendment is to: is to: contributors in our business community. In general terms, the proposed amendment is to: existing Co a) provide a new Home Occupations section that includes The proposed amendments include: a) provide a new Home Occupations section that includes existing C a) Part 3provide Definitions: and revised definitions; Darcey Kohuch, Director new of Development Services a) a new Home Occupations section that includes Industries language and additional opportunities for small, th Dated day of January, 2013 creates b) this Part47 General Regulations: the replacement of existing Part 7.12 Home TO RESERVE YOUR TIC KETS: Industries and creates Occupations with District a newlanguage Part 7.12 Home Occupations; and additional opportunities Industries language and additional opportunities for smal businesses increates the of Kent; and c) Part 7 General Regulations: the removal of Part 7.14 Cottage Industries and businesses in the District of Kent; and Call 604.796.4301businesses inb)the include a newwith section on and Farm Home Plate and Farm Employee Re replacing Part 7.14 Farm Home Plate and Farm Employee Residence. District of Kent; b) include a new section on Farm Home Plate of and Farm E or email: ads@ahobserver.com assist in preserving long toterm agricultural land withi This bylaw and any relevantthe documents be considered by Councilpotential may be inspected b) include a new section on Farm Home Plate and Farm Employee between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, assist into preserving the long term agricultural potential o Agricultural from January Land 4, 2013 Reserve. January 21, 2013 inclusive, at the reception desk in the Municipal Hall Office located at Land Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC. Enquiries may be Reserve. assist in preserving the Agricultural long term7170agricultural potential of land wit directed to the undersigned at (604) 796-2235. MEDIA SPONSOR: The proposed amendments include: Agricultural Land Reserve. The proposed new amendments include: a) Part 3 Definitions: and revised definitions; The Agassiz ❖ Harrison a) Part 3 Definitions: new and revisedofdefinitions; Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services b) PartDated 7 General Regulations: the replacement existing Part 7.12 H this 4th day of January, 2013 b) Part 7 General Regulations: the replacement of existing Occupations with a new Part 7.12 Home Occupations; and The proposed amendments include: Occupations with the a new Part 7.12 Home a c) Partnew 7 General Regulations: removal of Part 7.14Occupations; Cottage Indus a) Part 3 Definitions: and revised definitions; c) with PartPart 7 General Regulations: theand removal Part 7.14Re Co replacing 7.14 Farm Home Plate FarmofEmployee $60 per person $440 for a Purpose: table of 8
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Community Corner January 2013
(Due to space limitations, each week we will publish a different set of groups and activities from the community).
Events
Reading - Unbound! Learn how to use your eReader, iPhone, SmartPhone, iPad or tablet to access books NOT on paper. Book an appointment to learn how to access the library’s collection of free digital books. 604796-9510
Lions TV Bingo Thursday nights at 6 pm on Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The Source - Chehalis Store & Ledoux Hardware
Local Groups & Activities Group 1 of 4
Agassiz Al-Anon. Is som eone’s drinking affecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-796-9865 or Anne 604-793-3103 “Agassiz Comforters” get together at 9 am every Thurs. morning at the United Ch urch. FMI call 604-796-2680 Agassiz Elks Lounge 1824 #9 Hwy, open daily 3pm till closing. Everyone welcome Agassiz Harrison Family Place. 7272 Morrow Road. Me et friends, old & new! Parents/care givers with their children 0-6 are welcome. Mon., Weds. & Thurs., 9:30 am - 12 pm. Call Wi llena or Louisa 604-796-0313 Agassiz-Harrison Garde n Club meets the second Weds. of each month from Oct-July in the foyer of the Ag Hall at 7:30 pm . FMI 604-796-3291 or 604-79 6-2423
Group 2 of 4
Agassiz Monday Paint ers est.1961. Meets every Mo n. from 11 am - 3 pm at Agassiz United Church. FMI call Linda 604 -7945554
Agassiz-Harrison Lions meet at 7 pm on the 4th Weds. of the month at the Lion’s Den in the AgRec Hall, 6800 Pioneer Av e. FMI call Joey at 604-796-9951 Agassiz-Harrison Senio r Peer Counsellors Senior Pee r Support Drop in 3rd Mon. of eac h mo 2 pm in the Cheam Village nth, conference room (upsta irs). FMI call Betty Rajotte at 604 -796-0409 Agassiz Kids At The Cro ss Thurs. at the Ag Recreatio n Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-8196822
Business
Business awards return Todd richard providing evening’s entertainment
Jessica Peters The Observer
The 2013 Business Excellence Awards ceremony will feature all the accoutrements of years past. There are the prestigious awards, along with a night filled with top notch entertainment, great food and dancing. But this year, guests are invited to put away those ball gowns and tuxedos, toss away those top hats, and switch gears for a more casual affair. The entertainment for the night will be provided by Harrison Hot Springs based recording artist, Todd Richard and the TR Band. The awards are once again be-
ing sponsored by Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce, Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa and the Agassiz Harrison Observer. More sponsorships are available, and are a great way for local businesses to network and promote good business relationships, says Andrew Franklin, publisher of the Observer. Nominations are already coming into the Observer office, and forms can be found on page 6 of this newspaper for more details. Tickets for the awards evening, being held on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., are $60 per person, or $440 for a table of eight. Tickets at the Observer,
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Todd Richard and his band will perform at this year’s Business Excellence Awards.
through Chris Franklin at 604796-4301.
CD release tour looks promising
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and poignant. They map a homescape of hard drinking grandmas, rural dancehalls, blue collar fashions, and the deep snows and silences of a Canadian winter. Touring with Annie Lou are some of Canada’s finest acoustic musicians, including Genest (guitar, banjo, vocals), with Kim Barlow (banjo, guitar, vocals), Andrew Collins on mando-
lin, fiddle, and vocals and Max Heineman on double bass and vocals. Collins, a multiple Juno nominee and founding member of some of Canada’s most celebrated string bands (including The Creaking Tree String Quartet) is an accomplished composer and multi-instrumentalist. Heineman is a vocalist and bass player known for his work with The Foggy Hogtown Boys, and Barlow is a well known Juno
nominated singer-songwriter. With such a powerhouse of a lineup, Annie Lou’s CD release tour promises to deliver great songwriting, great playing, and a really good old time, Saturday, Jan. 26 at Harrison Memorial Hall. Tickets are $22, by phone at 604-796-3664, online at www. harrisonfestival.com or in person at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison, or Agassiz Shoppers Drug Mart.
Cheam Village Books for Residence Library. Loo king for spare books to stock ou r library. To donate please drop off at Cheam Village. Hope Christian Wome n’s Club Brunch - Free nurse ry by reservation as well. For info & reservations call Raye 604 -8695420
Property Owner’s Checklist
improving “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. FMI call Ernie Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or email ecb ayer@ shaw.ca
Harrison Community So cia Drop-in every Thurs. at Ha l Club rrison Hot Springs Memorial Ha ll, 10 am: cards, darts, games & coffee. Contact Jacquie 604-79 6-3105 or Suzanne 604-796-1269 Ping at 1 pm Lea 604-796-0558 pong Bigfoot Toastmasters Clu b at 7 pm every Mon. evenin meets Harrison Hikers Group offers 4 g at the levels of hikes every We Christian Reformed Churc ds.(easy, h hall, light, moderate, strenuou 7452 Morrow Rd. Visitors s) FMI always call Ruth Altendorf 604 welcome. Agassiz contac -796-2084 t: Sam Steenhuus 604-701-9068 Friendship House Nickel Bingo on Mon. at 1 pm, Tues. Bri Coffee Break/Story Ho dge at ur - a 12:30 pm, Cribbage at 1 weekly Bible Study for lad pm, ies and Be Fit 10:30 am Mon. Sit & children 0-5. Weds. 9:3 & Fri., 0 am Drop-in Floor Curling 7 Agassiz Christian Reform pm Thurs. ed Church on Morrow Road. Kidz @ the Cross - Harris FMI call on 604-796-9474 Elementary - Thurs. 6 - 7:3 0 pm Grades 4, 5 & 6 Registratio Council of Senior Citize n& ns tea m leader - Carol Cartmell Organizations (COSCO 604) is an 793-0171 or gospelbrass advocacy group devote @shaw.ca d to Crafts • Games • Lesson Better Beginnings: Pre /post education, nutrition & sup natal port. Lunch & childcare provid ed. Tues. 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Morrow Road. FMI call Lou 7272 isa at 604-796-0313
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STORTEBOOM John John Storteboom passed into the presence of our Lord peacefully in the early morning of January 8, 2013. He is survived by Grace, his loving wife of 59 years and his five children Rudy, Eric, Rose (Tustian), Michael and Liza (Cenaiko) and her spouse Rick as well as grandchildren Kristin and her spouse Dave, Reid, Courtney, Brian, Brandon, Chelsey, Jessika, Haley and Hannah. John was born in Kornhorn, Groningen, The Netherlands on December 17, 1928 as the fifth child in a family blessed with 14 children. He immigrated with his bride to Canada in 1953 where they began their family on the Sumas Prairie. John will be remembered as a loving and dedicated provider for his family who had a positive and cheerful disposition; always the life of the party. John was never shy about sharing his love for Jesus with anyone he met. Now, John’s journey brings him to rest in the loving arms of his personal Lord and Saviour, Christ Jesus. A celebration of John’s life will be held at First Avenue Assembly 46510 First Ave in Chilliwack on January 12, 2013 at 1:30 pm. The family offers their heartfelt thanks to the staff of the The Cascades Hospice Palliative Care Residence and Dr. Bull, as well as Dr. Krakower, Dr Galbraith and Dr. Susan Cooper. “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 On line condolences to the family may be made to: www.wiebeandjeskefh.com Wiebe & Jeske 604.857.0711
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Send resume and cover letter to: Agassiz-Harrison Community Services PO Box 564, Agassiz BC V0M 1A0 Attention to Human Resources Fax: 604-796-2517 or Email: gadmiraal@agassizcs.ca
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Conjuring up Christmases past
Several items come to my mind forte and certainly is not now. that made the past Christmas Season So what happened? Trudy was right very special to me. and Sierra, Kai and Jasper were truly Actually, the first item did not happy about the money. They showed happen until Dec. 28, when, to my me how much they had already saved surprise, the entire front page of for their favourite Lego Sets and that our Agassiz-Harrison Observer was now they had reached their goal! Kai, dedicated to a good news aged seven, explained it all so story. well that I am sure he will be At our time, good news a banker at some time! stories are rarely credited For some small items, enough, seemingly due to however, I went to the the belief that anything good Spirit Health Center next is not very interesting to us door which had organized readers. a Namathe Market as part Well, the story of the ACE of the Harrison Hot Springs School in Agassiz receiving Christmas Crawl on Dec. 1 Ruth altendoRf this year’s Betty Urquhart and 2. Award for Community Harrison The organizers had created Service, proved that it is not Happenings a beautiful atmosphere and so. As a former recipient the vendors sold a number of of this award I know what items with the revenue often it takes to even get close to receiving going to a worthwhile cause. There it and I sincerely congratulate all were two ladies, for instance, who had teachers and students. written a cook book for young girls, Keep up the good work. We all are titled “From Grandma’s House to very proud of you! Yours”. The revenue they made with The second item on my list happened the book went to a children’s hospital. before the Christmas season began Another lady sold jewelry with pearls and it involves my friend Trudy. We made from newspaper and her profit both have young grand-children and went to African women who had we talked about gift-giving. made the “pearls”. Trudy told me that she does not After shopping, I was sitting with buy gifts for them anymore but rather a lady watching her using a spinning gives them money. They know exactly wheel, as I sipped a glass of Gluhwein what they want and like to buy it (hot spiced red wine). It was my kind of themselves, she said. market and, I hope, it will be repeated Reluctantly, I followed her advice, next year! partly, I have to admit, because “Big As always, of course, the Christmas Mall Shopping” has never been my Continued on 12
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