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Heather Redmond spoke to Kent council on Monday night, pleading with them to step up the efforts to calm traffic along Ashton, Fir, Whelpton, Tutttyens and other roads that connect Hwys 7 and 9 in Agassiz. Many residents came to council, following a recent incident where a young girl was hit by a car on Ashton, near her home. Included in the group were the parents of the young girl who was hit, Kathy (centre) and Marvin Geronimus (not shown).

Rural traffic woes continue

Residents plead for action to calm traffic on Agassiz’s alternate route Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Kent’s council chambers was filled with the sounds of babies and toddlers on Monday night, as several families attended in hopes of pushing for a speedier resolve to growing traffic concerns. While a traffic committee has been working with council for about a year to find solutions to calm a rural bypass through Agassiz, residents’ concerns have been re-ignited after a young girl was hit on Ashton Rd Feb. 13, on the road near her home. Heather Redmond, a parent of two and a resident of Fir Rd., was the first to speak. “We again ask for effective

calming measures to be taken, Agassiz, and popular with but this time under more serious workers north of Lougheed Hwy., circumstances,” she said. residents say, including the two Signage prisons and has been Rimex. erected along They are the route, “We again ask for effective c o n c e r n e d which travels with the calming measures to be b e t w e e n increasing taken.” Whelpton Rd. volume of at the Agassiztraffic, and the Rosedale speed of some Heather Redmond bridge, along travelers. Tu y t t e n s , Things have Mountainview, gotten worse, Fir, a section of Pioneer and they say, since parts of the route Ashton, before reconnecting were re-paved. with the highway system at Hwy. “Reminders (speed signs) are 7. Traveling the side roads is a not going to work in this case,” way of avoiding driving through Redmond said. Many commuters,

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she said, are traveling most of their route at highway speeds. “It’s easy to unwittingly maintain highway speeds,” while traveling the 50km/hr route. Redmond gave the council three suggestions for traffic calming. The first would be a three-way stop sign at Mountainview Rd. and Agassiz Ave. The second would be speed bumps to encourage the stop. And third, she suggested, was to prohibit left turns on Whelpton for traffic coming off the bridge. Marvin Geronimus, the father of the girl who was hit by a car two weeks ago, also spoke to council. He said he moved his Continued on 8

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Ashton Road grow op busted Dried bud worth $6,000 seized

A small number of marijuana plants, along with a sizeable amount dried bud, were seized from an Agassiz property on Feb. 19. Agassiz RCMP said they executed a search warrant on a property in the 2000 block of Ashton Road, and found 10 plants. However, they found that the outbuilding used to grow the marijuana was divided into two rooms used exclusively for that purpose. In addition to the plants, police found a cache of dried marijuana

bud that would be worth more than $6,000. “Grow operations remain a focus of the Agassiz RCMP as outlined in the Upper Fraser Valley Strategic Plan,” said Cst. Tracy Wolbeck. “This is marihuana that will now be destroyed instead of hitting our streets.” If you have any information regarding grow-ops in your neighbourhood, you are asked to contact the Agassiz RCMP at 604796-2211.

Virtual bullying very real for kids JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Kent Coun. Lorne Fisher puts a bid on a sculpture of a cow at a fundraiser for the recreation expansion project. The event, held Feb. 9 at the Ag Rec Hall, raised over $13,000 toward the project, which will add recreation space to the current Fitness/ Activity Centre in order to meet the community’s growing need.

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RCMP offer tips to reduce the opportunity for online bullying Bullying these days has many meanings and can take on many forms. The definition of cyber-bullying is when a child or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or targeted by another child or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or cellular phones. With the wide spread use of the Internet and other hand-help devices, people now not only have anonymity with their words, but also have a global audience. The Chilliwack RCMP in conjunction with the City of Chilliwack’s Public Safety Awareness Committee would like to provide tips to parents regarding cyber-bullying and their children. - Bullying can be life-altering to kids and teens if gone unnoticed by an adult - Be aware of what your kids are doing on the Internet and with whom they are engaging through that medium Ensure the computer or other electronic devices are used in public areas of the home - If you feel that your child’s behavior is not appropriate, make every effort to stop it.

Don’t feel bad that your child will be upset or it will cause issues with their popularity. Create boundaries for internet usage and ensure you stick to them. Advise your child that you will be monitoring all their interactions on Facebook etc. - Ensure they are aware that what they say and do reaches a broad audience and cannot be taken back - Check the privacy settings on your child’s computer or electronic devise - Ensure they know how to recognize cyber-bullying and that they know its okay to tell a trusted adult - It is illegal to make threats on the Internet the same as it would be if it were in person - Talk to your children about sending or receiving sexually explicit content. There are laws that apply to the production and possession of such material. - Set time limits or amount of usage for electronics and

encourage the children to interact socially face- to- face with their friends and not interact behind a computer screen, or to even just get outside and play! “As police officers, we see more of this form of bullying than any other,” said Cst. Tracy Wolbeck. “It is really devastating to see kids suffering from the effects of cyber-bullying. It is a topic that we take very seriously and have a School Liaison unit exclusively responsible for being in the schools and looking after these issues.” There are several resources available to families and youth who have been affected by cyber-bullying. School counselors are always available to listen and assist kids and youth in these situations. The Ann Davis Society offers counseling and they can be reached at 604 792-2760. Stopcyberbullying.org is an on-line resource for parents and kids to learn more about this topic.

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Kent partners with ICBC

The District of Kent will partner with ICBC as part of that corporation's Road Signs and Markings Improvement Program. The District will pay $7,750, half the cost of the study. Council discussed whether it

was necessary to include ICBC in reviewing the District's signage and markings. "They could really educated our staff," Darcy Kohuch said. Coun. Duane Post voted against the proposal.

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Maurice Fernandez chooses a book from the mobile library service provided at the Glenwood Care Home in Agassiz, through the Fraser Valley Regional Library.

Library Lounge connecting seniors with literature

Mobile library collections helping seniors across Fraser valley Jessica Peters The Observer

Maurice Fernandez goes to the library almost every day. He looks through the shelves and pulls out the most intriguing — usually in larger print — and sets out for an afternoon of reading. But Fernandez doesn’t just read his library selections. He also takes great effort to transcribe the stories. It’s one way the former ad copy writer is working to recover from the effects of a major stroke. While Fernandez is still just as lively inside as he ever was, the stroke has limited his movement and his ability to speak. But with a history of working in the publishing industry, communications is important to him and his intellect is still very much intact. The act of reading and transcribing books can improve his motor skills over time, and has. Fernandez also gets around with the help of a wheelchair. So thankfully, the library he

visits isn’t very far. To get there, Fernandez just has to head down the hallways of his home at the Glenwood Care Centre in Agassiz. Tucked away in a quiet corner of the assisted living residence is a bright reading nook. The outer wall of the room is lined with windows facing the east, and Mt. Cheam. The opposite wall is lined with reading material, brought in by the Fraser Valley Regional Library through an outreach program called the Library Lounge, run by Earla Legault. The ‘mobile library’ is there for all residents to use. There are no check-out procedures and no late fees. Legault brings in material that is timely, with a wide appeal to all levels and interests of readers. They range from picture books that illustrate places around the world, to novels about the Wild West. There are crafting and gardening books, romance novels, large print selections and non-fiction works. Legault’s efforts are

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supported by Glenwood’s recreation coordinator, Judy Rietveld, along with a volunteer from the Friends of the Library. Each of the women know that reading isn't just about books. In the library area at Glenwood, residents can chat about what they've read, or use a book's subject matter to reflect on past hobbies. For Vera Striker, that would be gardening. She always kept a beautiful garden at her Agassiz home, so Legault makes sure the Glenwood library stock has books illustrating gardens for Striker to enjoy. The program is working exactly how it was intended to. "Everytime I come down here, there is someone here," Rietveld says. "And when the boxes of new books come in, there are usually a couple of people waiting, excited." The program isn't unique to Glenwood. Another Library Lounge is held at Cheam in Agassiz, although residents there are invited to a mobile library that visits once a week

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for about 45 minutes. It's meant to be a social time for residents to get together. Similar Library Lounges are happening all over the Fraser Valley, organized by Legault and FVRL. They are reaching out to thousands of seniors living in a variety of assisted living situations. In addition to traditional books, Legault can bring out audio book services, including titles on mp3 format, or through the DAISY player, a machine that plays books for the visually impaired. It's a perfect option for avid readers who are esxperiencing eye problems such as macular degeneration. There are many things that seniors have to come to terms with giving up, Legault says. But the love of books is not among them. To find out more abou the Library Lounge or other outreach services, contact Legault at 604-859-7141 or call toll-free at 1-888-668-4141.

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Tammy Wood and Jason Alexander were thrilled to find out they won the Global Dream Wedding contest in February.

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true after winning an an all-inclusive wedding trip to Mexico. Tammy Wood, and her fiancé Jason Alexander, won Global B.C.’s Win a Dream Wedding contest in February. The couple and their family was featured in local papers in January in hopes that people in Agassiz and Chilliwack would vote for them online. It worked. Thanks to the support from readers, Wood and Alexander received 500plus votes more than the second-place couple. They got a call from Global on Feb. 4. But the TV station didn’t simply call to say the couple had won — they had a trick up their sleeves to surprise them. “We got a call saying that we made it to the top three, and they asked if we could come in at 7 a.m. that Wednesday to be on the morning news at 7:20 a.m.,” said Wood. They arrived at the Vancouver broadcast station at 7 a.m. on Feb. 6.

“We didn’t see any of the other couples there, and we thought that was strange,” she said. The hosts sat them down and started asking the couple some weird trivia questions about their relationship. Once they had finished, one of the hosts said that they were going to send Wood and Alexander off to have breakfast while they asked the other two couples some trivia questions. Then later, everyone would come back from breakfast and they’d announce the winner. “Or we can tell them right now,” said one of the hosts, pointing to a screen behind them. Wood and Alexander turned around and looked at the screen. “C ongratulations” was written in huge letters across the screen. They couldn’t believe it. Winning the wedding trip means a lot for the couple, especially Wood whose life was turned upside-down four years ago. Her husband died in a workplace accident

in 2009, leaving her to raise their six kids by herself, and Alexander was a recently divorced father of four children. The two met through a mutual friend in 2011. They hit it off right away, fell in love, and got engaged the next year. Wood saw the contest on TV in the new year and decided to write to them about how she and Alexander met and why she believed they should win the contest. “Planning a wedding has been a daunting task financially. I am on a WCB widow pension and Jason has been temporarily unable to work due to an illness,” she wrote. “With a large family to support, and a wedding to plan, it would be a dream come true to win this dream wedding in Mexico.” After winning the $20,000 Dream Wedding contest — which includes an allinclusive, seven-day trip to Cancun, Mexico with a wedding for the couple plus 10 guests — their plans have

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changed slightly. They found out that the 10 guests have to be adults, so with the money they’re saving as a result of winning the contest, Wood and Alexander will be taking their younger five children to Disneyland and the older five to Mexico. They have not yet decided when the wedding will take place, but it’s clear that their love for the same things might push the wedding much later into the year. “We were thinking of the fall, but because we like to hunt, the fall is a bad time for us,” said Wood. As they were trying to figure out a possible date, “we were thinking ‘when does deer season start, and when does moose season start?’,” said Wood. Though it may cut their hunting season a few weeks short, here’s hoping Wood and Alexander will be able to squeeze a wedding in between moose season and deer season. photo@theprogress.com

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Coordinator steps up for Walk for ALS ‘This is for a man who saved a lot of lives in this community’: edmondson

Jessica Peters The Observer

Agassiz will have its very first Walk for ALS on June 15 this year, thanks to a local woman stepping up to coordinate it. Deanne Edmondson said she’s happy to be the key contact and organizer for the worthwhile event. There will be Walks for ALS events happening throughout the province on the same day. However, the closest event to Agassiz so far will be Abbotsford. When she noticed a story and advertisement about the Walk for ALS, she immediately knew she wanted to participate.

When she called the ALS Society for more information, she was told a coordinator would still be needed. She jumped at the chance. “I’m doing it because of the connection I have with this wonderful family, the Wiehlers,” she said. Peter Wiehler, a longtime Agassiz paramedic, is living with ALS. He is also the father to Edmondson’s son’s girlfriend. But even more than that, she says, Wiehler spent his life making Agassiz a better place. “This is for a man who saved a lot of lives in this community,”

she says. And while all the money raised through the walk will go toward the

neuromuscular disease in which nerve cells die and leave voluntary muscles

“I’m doing it because of the connection I have with this wonderful family, the Wiehlers. ” Deanne Edmondson

ALS Society of B.C., Edmondson is holding the walk in Wiehler’s honour. There is currently no cure for ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease), which is a progressive

paralyzed. Every day, two or three Canadians die of the disease. To make the Agassiz Walk for ALS a success, Edmondson is drawing from her previous experience

with other fundraisers. She’s already planned an opening prayer by Paster Jim Flom, and has asked singer Andrew Putt to provide musical entertainment. But she is also looking for sponsors, large and small. Anyone who would like to help is asked to call Edmondson right away. And of course, every walk needs participants. Even though the event is in June, it’s time to start collecting pledges already, she says. Pledge forms are available online, www. alsbc.ca, along with more information about ALS and ALS research.

Edmondson is hoping to draw participants from Harrison Hot Springs, Hope, Chilliwack and even Mission. The 5 km walk will move throughout Agassiz. Registration will start

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Q&A: What are symptoms of ALS? The following question and answer was provided by the ALS Society of B.C. Q. Why is ALS sometimes called Lou Gehrig's Disease? A: Many years ago, Lou Gehrig was known as professional baseball's "Ironman." With strength, agility, and excellent health, Gehrig had everything it took to become a baseball legend. At the peak of his career, he was diagnosed as having Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and died two years later, at age 39. Q. What are the early symptoms of ALS? A. ALS usually becomes apparent either in the legs, arms, throat or upper chest area. Some people begin to trip and fall, some lose the use of their hands and arms, some find it hard to swallow and some slur their speech. Since the disease

frequently takes its toll before being positively diagnosed, many patients are debilitated before learning they have ALS. The disease wreaks a devastating effect on patients as well as their families. As they struggle to cope with the prospect of advancing disability and death, ALS patients may find their financial, physical and emotional resources exhausted. It is a costly disease in its later stages — demanding both expensive nursing care and equipment. Q. How do you

"catch" ALS? A. ALS cannot be "caught" - it is not contagious. In 90 per cent of cases, ALS strikes people with no family history of the disease. Only 10 per cent of cases are classified as familial or inherited. It may occur at any age, with the risk increasing as people grow older. However, many people are struck down in the prime of life. Q. What needs to be done to beat ALS? A. Although recent research has resulted in significant breakthroughs, more is needed to find a cure, but research costs money. Q. Is there hope for people with ALS? A. Yes, thanks to recent advances in research and drug therapies. Q. What is the ALS Society of BC? A. Established in 1981, the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of BC is a non-

FAMILY PARENTING PLACE is offering a new program. ‘The Young Parenting Program,’ which is designed to provide support to parents with young children 0-6 years, including pre & post natal education. The goal is to provide you opportunities to learn about brain, early childhood development & life skills. We will connect you to resources & opportunities within the community & region.

profit society. It was founded by ALS patients, their family members and caregivers, and health care professionals to meet the physical and emotional needs of those living with ALS. Q. What does the Society do? A. The ALS Society of BC raises funds for both research and to provide direct services and support to those currently living with ALS. Until a cure is found, the society provides patient services to improve the quality of

life of those diagnosed with this disease by offering an extensive equipment loan program, support groups, and educational materials. Patients are referred to the Society by neurologists and other healthcare professionals, particularly those at the ALS Centre at G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre. Working together as partners, G.F. Strong team and the Society are dedicated to enhancing each patient's quality of life.

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Opinion Weighing in on water It’s time for a deep breath in the debate surrounding the chlorination of Chilliwack’s drinking water. Any decision on the future of the city’s water supply should be based on science, not emotion. The issue is not about the danger of chlorination, but whether it's necessary. In February, Chilliwack residents were stunned to hear the Fraser Health Authority order the city to begin chlorinating its water. Residents are rightly proud of the water they drink – a pride that may have surprised Fraser Health’s Dr. Marcus Lem when he told city council that Chilliwack’s water might taste good, but he wouldn’t let his daughter touch it. Reaction was swift. An online petition already has more than 3,000 signatories. The anger is based on the arbitrary decision by Fraser Health to order Chilliwack to chlorinate its water based on evidence of E.coli contamination in just three instances over the past five years. There is no evidence the bacteria entered the water system, or that it made anyone ill. The incidents were isolated, the City of Chilliwack insists, and not

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indicative of the overall condition of the local water supply. That position has since been echoed by Fraser Health, but not before the reputation of Chilliwack’s water supply has been disparaged by wildly inaccurate media reports and online speculation. Chilliwack’s water is unique. Unlike most municipalities, it comes from an underground aquifer that protects it and filters it from the kind of environmental incursions found in water drawn from a lake or reservoir. That purity — maintained through rigorous testing and ongoing maintenance — keeps the water safe. For FHA, however, those efforts are clearly not enough. It insists chlorine, a disinfectant used around the world to make water safe to drink, is the only answer. True, chlorine would pose little risk to residents. It’s not arsenic. But is it necessary? Issues of public health should not be decided by petition, but based on empirical data that is transparent, verifiable and justifiable. So far, Fraser Health has failed to provide that. Chilliwack Progress, Black Press

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Suzuki: The Don Cherry of TV science B.C. Views Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – He has a white beard and a bully pulpit on CBC television, but he doesn’t use it to promote hockey fighting. Instead he sucker punches the oil and gas industry at every opportunity, with increasingly flagrant disregard for the rules of science. Public broadcasting referees keep their whistles in their pockets, wary of offending a legend. He’s David Suzuki, and he has evolved from geneticist to TV celebrity to his current role as the Don Cherry of Canadian science, an angry curmudgeon lashing out at his enemies. Earlier I wrote about Suzuki’s hit piece on the Alberta oil sands,

featuring selective pollution studies and a celebrity turn by movie director James Cameron, who toured the alleged carbon crime scene in his personal jet helicopter. Suzuki’s latest Scud missile of misinformation was launched Feb. 7 on The Nature of Things. It’s called Shattered Ground, and it borrows heavily from earlier shock docs that target hydraulic fracturing for shale oil and gas. While clearly aimed at the surging shale gas industry in B.C., this hour-long program offers little about B.C.’s long history of gas development. Suzuki’s voice-over refers briefly to B.C.’s Oil and Gas Commission, insinuating it was set up as a pet regulator protecting the industry from stricter oversight. Mostly the show focuses on places like Dish, Texas and Dimock, Pennsylvania. The Texas segment talks about traces of neurotoxins in residents’ blood samples, blaming this on gas drilling and “fracking,” the new swear word of professional

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environmentalists. The evidence shows some people have these traces in their blood, but others don’t, which suggests that more likely sources are cigarettes or exposure to disinfectants. Pennsylvania and Colorado are

“For centuries there have been places known for methane dissolved in groundwater.”

key stops for the anti-fracking crowd. For centuries there have been places known for methane dissolved in groundwater, typically from shallow coal seams. This is where you can find a rustic fellow to shake a jug of well water and touch his Bic lighter to it, producing a brief blue flame. The standard sequence moves to

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a sink and faucet, where a more impressive methane fireball is generated. Suzuki’s voice-over notes that this is the scene that really gets media attention. There’s no evidence that drilling caused it, but hey, it’s TV. Science, meet Hillbilly Handfishin’. Protest sequences take up much of the program. Moms rally against a gas well near a school in Erie, Pennsylvania, forcing evil Canadian corporation Encana to back off. An elderly Quebec woman sobs on camera, convinced that a nearby gas well will trigger a relapse of her cancer. One bit of local content is a segment on fracking-induced earthquakes, presented with sombre alarm by Ben Parfitt, goto researcher for the anti-industry left in B.C. These are detectable by sensitive instruments, as is the case with some mining and other industrial activities, but according to the Oil and Gas Commission, OFFiCe HOuRS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.

they don’t do any actual harm. It should be noted that Suzuki doesn’t do much beyond reading a script on these shows. He has people to load up the propaganda weaponry, just as his ghostwriter in Toronto cranks out the relatively innocuous weekly columns that run in some Black Press publications. In fairness, most episodes of The Nature of Things are in the original spirit of the show. A recent program on an ancient Egyptian aquifer, voiced by Suzuki over National Geographic video footage, would be appropriate for a high school classroom. The same cannot be said for this anti-fracking screed, which is plainly and recklessly calculated to twist public opinion against a crucial B.C. industry. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Mailbag 'Let our history and heritage stay alive' Coqualeetza is a place of cleansing to the people of the Stolo Nation. A residential school, 40 yrs ago, it became a hospital that was funded by various churches. My father was a patient in that hospital at a very young age, due to polio. My Aunt also spent years there, due to T.B. Away from their family for years, they returned home. Our Elders are our learning and cultural facts that we embrace everyday so we can pass them on to our generations. Without our Elders, we would not be here. I was raised to respect my Elders and I feel in my

soul that Doug Kelly has a heart and will turn Coqualeetza back to the people who love it and founded it for our Elders. One member of the original group is still with us, the rest remain in our hearts and their blood runs through our veins. Doug, if economies and cutbacks rule over your heritage, then I would give my head a shake. Let our history and heritage stay alive. Dedicated with love to Siyamtelot and our past Elders who worked so hard to perserve our heritage. Leanne Leon

Time to set it right

I must clarify the statement by Doug Kelly (Agassiz-Harrison Observer, Feb. 22 and Chilliwack Progress, Feb. 19) that the CCEC board’s decision to DISSOLVE the Elders Group was “cold hard economics” by offer the following. Elders have been without the annual allotment of $4,000.00 and financial contribution for the Cultural Trip many times over the years. It did not deter the Elders. They maintained their commitment & loyalty; addressed the many requests and met weekly at their own expense. I agree that the decision was probably very difficult however, effective communication is a wonderful tool in resolving misunderstandings or disagreements and that didn’t happen in this case. Two members of the board promised that once the review was completed and changes made to the terms of reference for the Group, a report would be made to

the Elders (Tentative date for that was December 2012). Communication with the board was done through the President of the Coqualeetza Elders Group in keeping with Board Elections of the constitution. If the underlying problem is nepotism, then it would be advantageous to recall that there were always Elders visiting the CCEC office to be available to the manager of the day, which was great. Let us pray during this most sacred time of year, decision makers and voters put themselves in the Elders’ situation or think about what their deceased parents/grandparents would prefer. Set it right! Siyamtelot (Shirley D. Leon)

Eliminate Senate immediately

Much is being made right now in the national media about the controversies surrounding several members of the “Appointed” Senate. Some people are right now stating that it is overdue that the Senate be abolished. These people are only about thirty years behind the times. The Federal NDP made this one of their central issues back in 1984. I know, because I was the Federal NDP candidate in Niagara Falls. We has two central issues that we were instructed to comment on at every opportunity. One issue was the illogical fact that retired MPS received large pensions after only eight years in service. Their pensions should be geared to the number of years of service, much like it is in all

other sectors of society. We were ignored on this issue. The second issue was a call for the complete elimination of the unelected Senate. Everyone knows that the Canadian Senate is copied after the old British “House of Lords”, where wealthy individuals are rewarded for their loyal service to the governing party. This patronage system is funded totally by the taxpayers of Canada. We felt then, and I feel now that this system is undemocratic, completely unnecessary and should be eliminated immediately. In 1984, despite the fact that we made this a central issue across Canada, the national media ignored us and therefore- the local media across the country ignored

us. I recall going on the local radio station and focused on this Senate issue. The radio moderator did his best to cut me off and to switch the conversation to other issues. Now, all of a sudden, everyone and their cousins are jumping on the bandwagon. Where were these people twenty-nine years ago? It seems that the NDP ( as they often are) were thirty years beyond the times Once the national media and local medias begin to catch up with the NDP- they may just discover a revelationthat the NDP can be looked at as an entity that indeed does predict the future for the betterment of us all. Are we now going to wait another thirty years before anything is done on this issue?” Dick Harrington

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The majority of people go way too fast, says father From FRONT

family from the city to their house on Ashton Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;for a quieter country lifeâ&#x20AC;? about five years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is not the case,â&#x20AC;? he said of the street. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The majority of people go way too fast for that road.â&#x20AC;? The section of Ashton he lives on is less than 500m long, and many people hit speeds double the limit. He said his daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

incident has â&#x20AC;&#x153;shaken up the whole family,â&#x20AC;? and has emboldened them to speak up about the speeding on his street. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not everybody is bad, but everyday there is something,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My daughter could have easily been killed that day,â&#x20AC;? Geronimus said. Coun. Holger Schwichtenberg asked staff if the District even can control the speed limit, to which Mick

Thiessen answered yes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that speeding is an issue on that road,â&#x20AC;? Mayor John Van Laerhoven said. Coun. Lorne Fisher pointed out that a council cannot tell an entire community to stay off certain roads. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This does not give much regard to the community as a whole,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ashton Rd. is a very important point of entryâ&#x20AC;? especially for emergency services. He also noted that those commuting in and out of Agassiz contribute to the tax base. However, the District is currently going into discussions to rework the Official Community

Plan, and this issue will be on the agenda. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess we have to make a decision if we take a step backward and limit roadways or take a step forward and make them more usable,â&#x20AC;? Fisher said. The traffic will only increase, through both the rural bypass and Agassiz, as the community and prison both continue to expand. The District is currently working with Speed Watch, but volunteers are a requirement of the program and they are still looking for enough to run the program. OBSERVER FILE PHOTO news@ahobserver.com A short section of Ashton Road, part of the route many take to avoid driving through Agassiz.

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Advertising money better spent on education

As we lead up to an election in May, BC Liberal funding priorities need to be brought to the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention. Â The recent TV and radio ad campaign, mostly touting

the success of the BC Jobs Plan (while Statistics Canada research shows the opposite), is part of the Liberalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $17 million advertising budget. Rather than spending

taxpayerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s money on selfcongratulatory advertising, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Families Firstâ&#x20AC;? Premier Christy Clark could have chosen to hire 280 muchneeded special education

teachers. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consider that fact when we vote. Lynne Marvell President of Fraser-Cascade Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association

Diverting traffic wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t solve speed problems

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the solution as the people that use those roads will just come speeding through town along Hwy 9. These people that feel the need to disobey the law by speeding need to be punished before another young child is injured or worse, killed. C. Ferguson

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Pink Shirt Day

SARAH VIRTEAU/ OBSERVER

Students from ACE and Kent elementary gathered at the Agassiz Library on Wednesday for Pink Shirt Day activities, which aims to reduce and eliminate bullying. The open house was hosted by the students at ACE. Activities included face painting and poster making. For tips on how to combat cyberbullying, see story page 2.

Pie and poetry at library this month

March is a busy month at the Agassiz Library, from pie to grizzly bears to poetry. Here is a sample of some of the programs coming up this month. World of Words Writers Workshop: The Poet Is You. Saturday, Mar. 2, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. It is the year of the poem. Does it have to rhyme? Heavens, no. Does it have to be deep? Absolutely not. Does it have to be clever? No way! There is poetry in everyone and Agassiz Library and the Kent Harrison Arts Council will help you channel your inner poet by supplying you with an expert at this workshop. Great tips and support for getting your own poetry on paper. Adults and teens are welcome. World of Words Open Mic Night - Thursday, Mar. 7, 7p.m.-8:30 p.m. The poet in you comes out

to play. There is nothing more fun than sharing your poems, as poetry is like the Australian football of writing -- no holds barred! Put on your shinpads and your helmet, because it’s a poetry reading. Music and refreshments make for a great evening out. Bring your writings to read, and bring a friend to share the event with. Pi/Pie Day - Thursday, Mar 14 - All day On Pi/Pie Day it’s either apple or it’s 3.14159265358979 3238466433832795028841971 69399. On this day the library celebrates both. Don’t miss the displays and edibles at your library. Where the Wild Things Are: Grizzly Bears in the Khutzeymateen - Thursday, Mar 14, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. The Khutzeymateen Valley is home to one of B.C.'s most important coastal populations of grizzly bears and features

Canada's only grizzly bear sanctuary. Join John Gordon, winner of both provincial and national photography awards, as he shares a wealth of wonderful memories and eyecatching photos from his trip to the Khutzeymateen Valley with you. Spring Break Fun: Beautiful Oops Art - Friday, Mar. 15, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Some people think that a spill is a mess, that a rip is something ruined, that a smudge means start over. We at the library know different! Kids can spend an hour making a little bit of mess into some great art with wonderful supplies and a messy expert to help them along. All materials supplied. For school aged children over age seven. Younger children will need to bring a helper. Whats In Your Attic? Saturday, Mar 16, 1 p.m. - 3

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ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT 1488,2012 2012 ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT NO.NO. 1488, p.m. The District of Kent has waived the holding of a Public Hearing to“District of Kent Do you think you have some The District of Kent has waived the holding of a Public Hearing to consider Zoning Bylaw 1219, of Amendment No.1488, 2012” as itAmendment complies with No.1488, the District of Kent Official consider “District Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, junk that might be worth Community Plan Bylaw No. 1207, 2001 pursuant to Sections 890(4) and 893(1) of the Local 2012” as it complies with the District of Kent Official Community Plan Government Act. more than a trip to the thrift Bylaw No. 1207, 2001 pursuant to Sections 890(4) and 893(1) of the Zoning Bylaw No. 1488, 2012 has received first and second readings by Council. store? Bring it to our panel of Local Government Act. Subject Land: The parcelPUBLIC that is subject to the proposed bylaw is as follows: experts for some interesting Zoning Bylaw No. 1488, 2012 hasNOTICE received first and second readings TO background and an idea of Civic: 7411 Morrow Road, Agassiz, BC by Council. WAIVE PUBLIC HEARING its value. Come to watch or ZONING AMENDMENT NO. 1488, 2012 Legal: LotLand: A District Lot 49 Group 1isYale Division Yale District Plan EPP27834 Subject TheBYLAW parcel that subject to the proposed bylaw is as bring your items by hand or The District follows: of Kent has waived the holding of a Public Hearing to consider “District of Kent as outlined in black hatched on proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment Map Schedule 1488-1 Bylaw 1219, Amendment No.1488, 2012” as it complies with the District of Kent Official attached hereto. in a picture. A coin expert will Zoning Civic: 7411 Agassiz,to BC Community Plan BylawMorrow No. 1207,Road, 2001 pursuant Sections 890(4) and 893(1) of the Local Act. In general terms, the proposed amendment bylaw is as follows: also be on hand. Registration Government Purpose: Legal: Lot A District Lot 49 Group 1 Yale Division Yale District Plan Bylaw No. 1488, 2012 has received first and second readings by Council. required to book your time Zoning EPP27834 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT Subjectas Land: The parcel that ishatched subject toon theproposed proposed bylaw is asBylaw follows:Amendment with the expert. outlined in black Zoning 1) That Zoning Reference Map 10 of Schedule A of the District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, 2001Road, be amended designating the above legally described land from Single-Dwelling MapMorrow Schedule 1488-1 attached hereto. When Magic Comes To Civic: 7411 Agassiz,by BC Residential 1 Zone (RS1) to Multiple Dwelling Residential 1 Zone (RM1). Town: Joseph the Magician Legal: Lot Purpose: proposed amendment bylaw is as A DistrictIn Lotgeneral 49 Groupterms, 1 Yale the Division Yale District Plan EPP27834 SCHEDULE 1488-1 follows: - Thursday, Mar. 21, 1 p.m. -2 as outlined in black hatched on proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment Map Schedule 1488-1 hereto. p.m. at Kent Fitness/ Activity attachedZONING MAP AMENDMENT Purpose: In general terms, the proposed amendment bylaw is as follows: Centre. 1) That Zoning Reference Map 10 of Schedule A of the District of Kent MAP AMENDMENT Joseph the Magician has ZONINGZoning Bylaw 1219, 2001 be amended by designating the above legally That Zoning Reference 10 of Schedule AResidential of the District 1 of Zone Kent Zoning 1219, described land fromMap Single-Dwelling (RS1)Bylaw to Multiple baffled audiences of all ages 1) 2001 be amended by designating the above legally described land from Single-Dwelling Dwelling Residential (RM1). Residential 1 Zone (RS1) 1 to Zone Multiple Dwelling Residential 1 Zone (RM1). with his fun-filled, high energy, interactive magic show. The SCHEDULE 1488-1 library and the District of Kent Leisure Centre pulled this show out of a hat just for spring break fun. Come to the Kent Subject Property Leisure Centre ... if it hasn't This proposed bylaw and any relevant documents to be considered by Council may be disappeared.... All welcome.

inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, from February 22, 2013 to March 11, 2013 inclusive, at the reception desk in the Municipal Hall located at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC.

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High herd averages for Agassiz farmers

50 Years Ago, 1963 Jake Hoogendoorn and Barrie Peterson had high herd averages in the Agassiz area for the large and small herds respectively over the

past year. Kent and Harrison Councils have been asked to approve an arrangement for the Public Health Nurse to provide home nursing care if

instructed to do so by a doctor. Senior Public Health Nurse Marion Boyd outlined the program Monday to representatives of the two Councils. “Bookvan Stops” in

the Kent district will be in March on the 5th and 19th. Times are 1:45 p.m in Harrison River, 11:45 pm. in Lake Errock, 2:10 p.m. on the Mountain, 1:05

p.m. at the Sasquatch, and 1:25 at Susie’s Haven. Echoes From the Past is submitted weekly by members of the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society.

Written submissions will be presented to Council prior to consideration of third reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 1488, 2012 at its Regular Council meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on March 11, 2013. Enquiries may be directed to the undersigned at (604) 796-2235. Subject Property

Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services nd

Dated atbylaw Kent and this 22 day of February, 2013 This proposed any relevant documents to be considered by Council may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, from February 22, 2013 to March 11, 2013 inclusive, at the reception desk in the Municipal Hall located at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC.

This proposed bylaw and any relevant documents to be considered by Council may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, from February 22, 2013 to Written submissions will be presented to Council prior to consideration of third reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 1488,11, 20122013 at its Regular Council meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m.Municipal on March 11,Hall March inclusive, at the reception desk in the 2013. Enquiries may be directed to the undersigned at (604) 796-2235. located at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC. Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services Written will be2013 presented to Council prior to consideration Dated at Kent thissubmissions 22 day of February, of third reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 1488, 2012 at its Regular Council meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on March 11, 2013. Enquiries may be directed to the undersigned at (604) 796-2235. Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services Dated at Kent this 22nd day of February, 2013 nd

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Entertainment

From Scotland, with love Maeve MacKinnon will bring ‘stunning’ Gaelic vocals to Harrison Memorial Hall

“The Maeve Mackinnon Trio timelessly lead you through the whole gamut of human emotion, showing why Maeve is now regarded as one of the best contemporary Gaelic singers on the scene.” Blàs Festival

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Maeve MacKinnon will bring her stunning vocals to Harrison Hot Springs on Mar. 15.

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Mackinnon stands out as an exceptional young talent. As one of the youngest artists whose work was honoured in the “Classic Album” series at Celtic Connections Festival 2008, Maeve has racked up a number of accolades over the Described by The last few years. Twice Herald as possessing “a nominated as Gaelic truly stunning voice”, Singer of the Year at Maeve Mackinnon is an the Scots Trad Music award-winning young Awards (2011 and 2008 Gaelic singer who has, respectively), she was in a few short years, also named, Up and emerged to become Coming Artist of the one of the leading year at the 2007 Scots Scottish folk musicians Trad Music Awards of her generation. and a finalist in BBC The Harrison Festival Radio Scotland’s Young Society presents the Traditional Musician Maeve McKinnon of the Year award in Trio from Scotland on 2005. Friday, Mar. 15 in the The release of her Harrison Memorial 2012 album Once Hall. Upon An Olive Branch Singing in Gaelic was received with rave and English, reviews. with a repertoire MacKinnon is spanning traditional, accompanied by contemporary and guitarist Ross Martin now original material, (Daimh, Dual) and Maeve Mackinnon keyboardist Brian is renowned for Mcalpine (The the eloquent and Pearlfishers, Session emotional connection A9). she forges with every Tickets are $22 and song, communicated can be purchased by in a bewitchingly phone at 604-796honeyed, husky, 3664, online at www. yet vibrantly earthy harrisonfestival.com voice. Even amid or in person at the the wealth of gifted Ranger Station Art musicians thronging Gallery in Harrison, or today’s Scottish folk Agassiz Shoppers Drug scene, singer Maeve Mart.

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The Soujourners will perform at the second annual Harrison Festival Society Fundraiser, May 11 at the Memorial Hall.

Blues and soul for fundraiser

The second annual Harrison Festival Society Fundraiser is just around the corner, and a special night of blues and soul are being planned. The event will be held on Saturday, May 11, starting at 7:30 p.m., with music starting at 9 p.m., in the Harrison Memorial Hall. In addition to the music the evening will include a silent auction, raffle and door prizes. Appetizers and refreshments will be served. The night's entertainment will include Jim Byrnes. For more than thirty years, multiple Juno Award winner, Jim Byrnes’ instantly recognizable gruff as sandpaper, sweet as honey voice has been an essential part of this country’s musical landscape. Now a blues legend he notes, “Deep down, blues is an acceptance of life. You stand in front of life and life says, ‘that’s the way it is baby’. To play the blues, you take all the bull**** that’s been piling up and you channel it through your guitar and

voice. You let the pain go and turn it into a good feeling. That’s the blues – pure and simple.” Guests will also be treated to a performance by The Sojourners. Marcus Mosely, Will Sanders and Khari McClelland are a rock solid unit and proof positive that faith can move mountains. But, don’t let that scare you away. Sinner or saved - wherever you are on your own personal journey, you should listen to The Sojourners. You’ll feel better for it. Their music captures echoes of doo wop, R&B, country and blues woven together with gospel to create a unique sound. Tickets are $75 plus tax. A $30 tax receipt will be issued with each ticket. With the purchase of eight tickets your table will be reserved; all other seating is general admission. Tickets are available by calling 604 796-3664 or online at www. harrisonfestival.com.

Agassiz painter featured

The work of Irja Karen Butchart will be featured at the Ranger

Station Art Galllery ths month, and a special artist's reception is

To: All Yale First Nation Members

RE: ELECTION CODE MEETING ON MARCH 28, 2013

A Meeting of all Yale First Nation Members will be held at the Hope and District Recreation Centre on Thursday March 28, 2013 at 7 pm. It is extremely important that we get as many Band Members to the upcoming community membership meeting as possible! This is our Community’s chance to get a fair election process that does not violate our constitutional rights! If you have any questions, or require a ride or other assistance getting to the meeting, please contact Doug Hansen at 604-869-1597, or email hfmltd@uniserve.com 2/13w DH27

being held this weekend. Butchart is a self taught painter living in Agassiz and member of local art group, Monday Painters. The opening reception will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 3.

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Kids get climbing with Youth Inclusion Program Agassiz and Harrison youth benefitting from five-year pilot project

Facilitated out of Agassiz-Harrison Community Services, the Youth Inclusion Program has been operating for three and a half years, providing exciting opportunities for youth in the community. YIP is a recreational based program for 13-18 year olds, as well with a smaller component of juniors, ages 8-12. It supports youth with their goals through participation in a wide range of activities including numerous sports, educational conferences, creative arts projects, sporting events and seasonal leisure activities. Partially funded by the Federal Government’s National Crime Prevention Centre (Public Safety Canada), AHCS Youth Inclusion Program is one of 13 YIP Pilot projects across Canada, ranging from BC to Nova Scotia. In the last three years, YIP has taken local youth on recreational adventures from skiing and snowboarding trips to rock climbing and snowshoeing as well as filming digital movies and documentaries. YIP has been aiming to pack as much fun and engage youth in the community as much as we can in five years while we have funding. Ultimately, the main goal is to have sustainability after five years of federal funding is finished, and to continue to deliver the Youth Inclusion Program in the community. Though hard to sustain a program of this size on our own through Community Services, with help from local businesses, national corporations and provincial agencies, I think we could keep this

program running well into the future. We are always on the lookout for partnerships such as local companies, corporations, and community agencies to help keep the program running long term. Along with having a youth centre, having adequate transportation resources with front line youth workers, and providing recreational events, these are some of the key factors that really do help the youth in the community engaged and participating in healthy activities. As with most YIP trips, there is always an educational component involved, whether it is taking a look in the local museum and learning about the local history of British Columbia, or taking lessons in a sport that you have never tried before. Recently, as a side trip on the ski and snowboard trip in Whistler, we all took ice climbing lessons up in Pemberton. Out of the eight kids attending the trip, many of them had never tried skiing or snowboarding, and for all of them, it was their first time scaling a 60m frozen waterfall. Over the past few years, a few local businesses have helped

out the Youth Inclusion program, whether it was SuperValu providing the turkey for our youth homemade Thanksgiving dinner in Shuswap, or our newest partner, Mt. Waddington’s Outdoors in Chilliwack, donating clothing and equipment

and providing discounts for all of our outdoor climbing supplies. The positive impact these contributions make, really does help keep our program running to the fullest. Submitted by YIP Program coordinator Adam Palmer

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Youth involved with YIP recently had the chance to climb at 60m frozen waterfall, on a trip to Pemberton and Whistler.

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A few of the kids who went to Whistler take a break on the slopes. The YIP pilot program is partway through its fiveyear term and will need support to continue.

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Learning the culture of Canada Creation of national parks and railroads help define this country

enjoys are the people, pioneers all in one way or another. Over Often during conversations, time, their customs and cultures especially with visitors from other have become the colourful mosaic countries, the topic tries to deal with we now enjoy and their history Canada’s culture. has been well preserved. Again, It is not an easy subject and I had Canada has done an outstanding to think about it. To me, Canada is job restoring and rebuilding as ancient as it is young, as historic landmarks and by large as it is small and as recreating many important diverse as it is singular. events: Quebec City and In the beginning there the Plains of Abraham was nature as it had been for come easily to my mind, eons of time and then there as does the Upper Canada were the people of the First Village, Fort Henry and Nations. Saint Marie Among the They had traditions and Hurons in Ontario. customs of their own and In B.C., it is a series of RutH AltENdORf lived in harmony with villages on Haida Gwaii nature. Later, much later, Harrison near Prince Rupert that people from far away Happenings come first to my mind, as countries arrived from do the Titxsan and Wet’su France and England, wet’en in Hazelton and, followed by others from many places of course, there is Barkerville, Yale around the world. They all brought Town and more. their own customs and cultures, One of the most important eager to show and learn from each endeavors Canada has undertaken in other. the past, however, was the building It was not always easy and never of the Canadian National Railway will be, but the result is worth the which opened the country from effort. With great wisdom, the people coast to coast. of Canada realized early on that our It is a heroic story, well most precious asset is nature and documented in the book The Last that it was, is and will be, our duty Spike, written by the Canadian to preserve and protect as much of it author Pierre Burton. But the two as we possibly can, for us and future railroad giants Canadian National generations. and Canadian Pacific did not stop And so, in the year 1911, the there; they went on to build a chain world’s first National Parks Service of superb hotels, Canadian castles — Parks Canada — was established. if you will: Chateau Frontenac It is interesting for us to know that and Queen Elizabeth in Quebec, Parks Canada, during their fiftieth Royal York and Chateau Laurier in anniversary in the year 1970, Ontario, Fort Garry in Winnipeg, established Canada’s first National the Palliser in Calgary and Chateau Park on the west coast, the Pacific Lake Louise in the Rocky Mountains National Park Reserve of Canada. and Victoria’s Empress and the Hotel By now, there are a multitude Vancouver in B.C. of national and regional parks As always, it was the hard work across Canada, being enjoyed and and endurance of the Canadian celebrated by ourselves as well as people that made all of this by visitors from around the world. possible. However, if there was Nature Conservancy of Canada, a time our Chinese pioneers can a charitable group, began work only identify with, it was the building of 50 years ago but has since then put the Canadian Railways! 2.6 million acres under protection, When I started this article, I 429, 742 acres in the year 2012 made a long list of things that make alone. It is no wonder then that Canada precious to me. In the end, Canada has been recognized as the I picked only one - the lighthouse at world leader in conservancy and the end of the Dionesio Marine Park protection of natural resources. It is on Galiano Island, B.C. our primary culture! To me, it is a symbol of hope and Another great asset Canada encouragement! Ruth Altendorf Columnist

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Church opens doors for soup

During this season of Lent the Anglican Church family of All Saints have opened the doors of their church to the faith community of Agassiz-Harrison. Each Wednesday All Saints is hosting Soup and Buns, where they

come together from our various churches to hear the word of God, share a simple lunch of soup and buns, while taking the time to get to know one another. This is being sponsored by

the Ministerial Association and the funds raised will be added to the church’s scholarship fund. To join this event, visit the All Saints each Wednesday morning at 11:15 a.m., during this Lenten Season.

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KELLEY, Alan Daniel Alan Kelley passed away peacefully on February 21, 2013. Alan was born February 28, 1930 in Edmundston, New Brunswick to his parents Leo & Evangeline Kelley. He was predeceased by his wife Sigrun in 2004, brother Murray and his sister Vangie Mulhern (Maury). Alan is survived by his children Dan (Megan), Pat (Venessa), Mike (Linda), Allison Viskari (Dan) and Chris (Donna) six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. They all loved him very much and he will be dearly missed. Upon graduating from Lord Byng Secondary in Vancouver Alan obtained his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia in 1955. He worked for Imperial Oil as a Sales Representative until 1964 when Alan operated a Bulk Agency for Imperial Oil in Hope, BC until retiring in 1988. Alan married Sigrun in 1955 and they enjoy 49 years of marriage. They took pleasure in their family and engaging in various social activities like golf, curling, bridge and traveling with their many friends. Alan led an active life and was involved in many community activities such as volunteering with the Hope Golf Club, Rotary Club, Lions Club and the Hope Curling Club. He coached minor baseball and volunteered as a referee when minor football was played in Hope. Alan was an avid Bridge player and spent many an evening playing cards. The family gives thanks to Dr. Damian and all the staff at the Fraser Hope Lodge for providing Alan with a wonderful and caring environment. A celebration of Alan’s life will be held 2:00pm Saturday March 9, 2013 at the Legion Hall, 344 Fort Street, Hope BC. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation at www.fvhcf.org.

PERRY, bcclassified.com Sheila Teresa

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sheila Teresa Perry on Friday, February 22nd. Sheila was born in Hounslow, Middlesex, England, on September 1, 1935 and most recently resided in Harrison Hot Springs. Sheila leaves behind her loving family who are scattered around the world; her husband of 48 years, Robert “Bob”; her daughter, Teresa (Ed) Fulop, Langley; daughter Jane (Rick) Van Bugnum, Abbotsford; son, Bob (Tanya) Perry Jr., Langley; son, Steven (Diana) Perry, Langley; grandchildren, Michael, Ricky, Trevor, Carter, Linden and Maxwell. Sheila is also lovingly remembered by her sisters, Kathleen (Ken) Kufeldt in Calgary, Susan Galvin in England and Denise Perrins in South Africa; her brother, Martin (Ruth) Galvin in England; her sisters in law, Pauline (Graham) Penfold in England, Marguerite (Lawrence) Dean in England and many nieces and nephews. Sheila graduated as an SRN (Graduate Nurse) and worked at West Middlesex Hospital and Royal East Hospital in Sussex, UK. Upon immigrating to Canada, Sheila found a position at the Medicine Hat Hospital, Edmonton General and then moved to British Columbia where she worked at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Sheila ended her nursing career as a “Meet and Greet” volunteer at Langley Memorial Hospital for 21 years. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 in the Chapel of Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Ave., Chilliwack, at 2:00 pm. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Fraser Valley Hospital Foundation 45600 Menholm Rd Chilliwack, BC V2P 1P7; www.FVHCF.org

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BRANDNEW PILLOWTOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET. In packaging. Incls. Warranty $200! 604-798-1608

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 MOVING - DOWNSIZING Furniture Sale Many items. Items include 10 pce dining room set, electric Yamaha organ, coffee & end tables. Lots of garden tools. Filing cabinet. Various ladders, 13 cu. ft. upright freezer, 6 pce silverware set. Quilting fabric, Call (604)791-2179

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

– FOR SALE – LAND AND BUILDING The Board of Education for School District No. 78 (Fraser Cascade) is inviting offers for purchase of the district-owned “old maintenance shop” located at 277 Lincoln Terrace, Hope, B.C. The School District will only consider offers for the full parcel. The parcel is approximately 11,328 sq.ft. and includes the maintenance shop of approximately 8,880 sq.ft. Enquiries related to the Request for Offers may be directed to Natalie Lowe-Zucchet at 604-869-2411 or Mike Repstock at 604-860-8047 Offers will be accepted until March 28, 2013 using the Offer to Purchase Form available from the District Education Office at 650 Kawkawa Lake Road, Hope, B.C. or on our website at www.sd78.bc.ca 2_13W_FCSD27

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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RENTALS

MISC. WANTED

706

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

851

AGASSIZ - 2 bdrm, 2 balcony, $725/m + util . N/P, N/S. DD & refs req’d. 1(604)799-3898 AGASSIZ 2 bdrm gr flr corner unit in Woodside Terrace, clean, quiet, well mngd bldg. Ref’s req’d. Immed $750 + utils & D.D. (604)588-6665

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HOMES FOR RENT

HARRISON - 2bdrm house avail. Mar 1, refs + 1/2 mo. DD reqr’d. $950/mo. Please call 604-796-3443 HARRISON HOT SPRINGS WATERFRONT! 5 kms from HHS. 2 Bdrms, 5 appls, cable TV avail. NS/NP. $1100/mo. 1-604-937-5288

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

AGASSIZ - Rm for Rent $450/mo, great for student/wrking pro. Refs and DD req N/S, N/P 604-796-0033

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS: 1997 HONDA CIVIC 4dr auto Aircare ST#323 $2,200 2002 CHRYSLER NEON 4dr auto Aircare sunroof runs good ST#147 $2,900 2000 CHEV BLAZER 4X4 auto 4dr Aircare loaded ST#340 $2,995 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr auto sdn full load aircare st#276 $3,495 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr sdn auto Aircare low km st#313 $3,400 2002 FORD FOCUS 4DR auto sdn Aircare low kms ST#350 $3,700 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE 4dr auto sdn Aircare ST#351 $3,700 2005 FORD TAURUS auto fully loaded air care low kms only 99km st#318 $4,500 2006 PONTIAC WAVE 4dr auto sdn low kms fully loaded Aircare st#353 $5,888 2007 PONTIAC MONTANNA 7pgr Van runs good no accidents ST#312 $5,900 2006 SATURN ION 4dr auto sdn fully loaded st#349 $6,900 2007 FORD FUSION 4DR auto, loaded ST#250 $6,900 2006 CHEVY UPLANDER EX 7 PGR FULLY LOADED OW KM DVD ST#342 $6,900 2008 KIA SPECTRA 4dr auto hatch back fully loaded st#352 $7,777 2007 FORD FUSION 4dr sdn aotu full load Aircare st#321 $7,900 2007 JEEP COMPASS 4dr auto 4X4 Aircare loaded ST#336 $8,900 2009 CHEV IMPALA 4dr auto, loaded ST#325 $8,900 2008 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto low km fully loaded st#332 $8,900 2009 NISSAN SENTRA low km 4dr auto st#328 $10,900 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr sdn auto full load low kms st#331 $11,900

TRUCKS

Looking for older metal coolers, Coleman or Igloo brands pref. Will pay if in good cond. (604)845-0887

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

REAL ESTATE 627

1-800-961-7022

HOMES WANTED

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Includes hitch. $5,500. 604-625-7761 Aldergrove.

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MORTGAGES

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

1997 FOR F150 Supercab 3 dr 5 spd v6 st#330 $2900 2006 GMC 3500SLE crew cab 4X4 auto fully loaded long box only this week ST#198 $7,900 2006 FORD F350 crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box runs good st#282 $10,900 2008 FORD F150 REG CAB 4x4 auto long box ST#207 $11,900 2003 FORD F250 XLT quad cab 4X4 7.3L pwr strk dsl shrt boxruns good ST#256 $12,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT CREW cab diesel 4X4 auto long box runs good ST#309 $14,900 2009 GMC HD QUAD cab 4X4 auto long box runs good Only This Week St#274 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel only 156K st#17 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160Km st#310 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto full loaded long box st#311 $15,900 2005 CHEV 2500 HD LS cr/cab Duramax diesel leather 4X4 auto ST#190 $15,900 2008 FORD F150 XLT super crew 4X4 auto fully loaded st#348 $15,900 2007 FORD F150 XLT super crew 4dr 4X4 auto very low kms only 86,100 fully loaded ST#348 this week only$16,900 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto short box ST#275 $18,900

33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038

604-855-0666

Possessory Repairers Lien By virtue of a POSSESSORY REPAIRERS LIEN for:

National Truck Centre Inc. dba Pacific Coast Heavy Truck Group. We will dispose of the following unit to recover the amount of indebtedness noted plus any additional cost of storage, seizure and sale. 2002 Mack Freedom w/ 20’ Reefer Box VIN: VGAF06C22B650066 Debtor: Barry Coates Indebtedness: $4151.49 Date of Sale is Monday, March 18th, 2013 12:00 noon. PACIFIC COAST HEAVY TRUCK GROUP 18964 96th Ave Surrey, BC V4N 3R9 604-888-5577

March 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. 604-796-9510

Source - Chehalis Store & Ledoux Hardware

World Day of Prayer held at Agassiz Lions TV Bingo Thurs- being Church - Friday, ed Unit on day nights at 6 pm March 1st at 2 pm. Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The

Best Rates Chris @ 604.796.4301

Local Groups Group 2 of 4 & A ctivities For features in Community Calendar

Agassiz Monday Paint ers est.1961. Meets every Mon. from 11 am - 3 pm at Agassiz Unite Church. FMI call Linda 604 d -7945554 Better Beginnings: Pre /post natal education, nutrition & support. Lunch & childc are provided. Tues. 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. 7272 Morrow Road. FMI call Louisa at 604-796-0313 Bigfoot Toastmasters Club meets at 7 pm every Mo n. evening at the Christian Reformed Church hall, 7452 Morro w Rd. Visitors always welcome . Agassiz contact: Sam Steenhuus 604-7019068 Coffee Break/Story Ho ur weekly Bible Study for lad a ies & children 0-5. Weds. 9:3 0 am Agassiz Christian Reform ed Church on Morrow Road. FMI call 604-796-9474 Council of Senior Citize ns Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “The Quality of Life” for

all seniors. FMI call Ernie Bay 604-576-9734 or email ecb er @ ayer@ shaw.ca

Harrison Community Social Club Drop-in every Thu rs. at Harrison Hot Springs Me morial Hall, 9:30 am: cards, dar ts, games & coffee. Contact Jacqu ie 604796-3105 or Suzanne 604 -7961269 Table Tennis at 12: 30 pm Lea 604-796-0558 Harrison Hikers Group offers 4 levels of hikes every We ds.(easy, light, moderate, strenuou s) FMI call Ruth Altendorf 604 -796-2084 Friendship House Nic kel Bingo on Mon. at 1 pm, Tues. Bri dge at 12:30 pm, Cribbage at 1 pm, Sit and Be Fit 10:30 am Mo n. & Fri., Drop-in Floor Curling 7 pm Thurs. Kidz @ the Cross - Harris on Elementary - Thurs. 6 - 7:3 0 pm Grades 4, 5 & 6 Registratio n& team leader - Carol Cartm ell 604793-0171 or gospelbrass @shaw.ca Crafts • Games • Lesson

www.keytrackautosales.com SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly & Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES

FLEA MARKET

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

The last Sunday of every month in 2013 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Eagle's Hall 386 Fort Street, Hope

• DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

APARTMENT/CONDO

AGASSIZ - 1 BDRM, recent reno, coin laundry. $595 avail now. Wayne, Stratatech Consulting LTD. 604 799 0259

851

TRUCKS & VANS

2007 Chevrolet Uplander LS - V-6 7 pass, Air, Tilt, Cruise, PW, PDL, CD. $5850 Like New(604)556-4242

ANSWERS

706

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

March 1, 2013

RENTALS

Sudoku

The Scrapper

Agassiz Legion Branch 32 Events MARCH 9th

MARCH 23rd

Pot O’Gold Irish Dinner

Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner.........................................................6-7pm

Buffet Style Irish Stew etc. ........................6-7pm Dance to Steve Lau..................... 7:30-11:30 pm

Dance to Sweetwater ............... 7:30-11:30 pm

1846 No. 9 Hwy., Agassiz • 604-796-2332

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For Seniors: Beginning with the 2007 tax year, Canadian residents may split certain pension income with their resident spouse or common-law partner. Up to 1/2 of eligible pension income may be allocated to the taxpayer’s spouse when the tax returns are filed. In some cases this will result in a pension income tax credit for the transferee. No funds are actually transferred using pension splitting - it is simply a method for reducing the taxable income of one spouse by allocating income, on the tax return, to the other spouse. The transfer must be agreed to by both spouses and the same percentage of withholding tax deducted, related to the pension income transferred, must also be transferred. For Everyone:

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If medical treatment is not available within 40 kms from your locality, you may be able to claim the cost of public transportation (e.g., taxi, bus, or train) to get the treatment somewhere else. However, if public transportation is not readily available, you can claim vehicle expenses to get medical treatment. If you have to travel more than 80 kms from your locality for medical treatment, in addition to travel costs, you may be able to claim the cost of your meals and accommodations.

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New for the 2012 Income Tax Return:

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Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce The Voice of Business for Harrison Hot Springs The District of Kent and surrounding area www.harrison.ca

Family Caregiver amount: if you have a dependent with a physical or mental impairment you may be able to claim an additional $2,000.00 for one or more Federal non-refundable tax credits, such as the amount for spouse or common-law partner. Senior’s Home Renovation Tax Credit: you may be eligible for a Provincial refundable tax credit of up to $1,000.00 if you are over 65 and incurred eligible expenses to renovate your house to increase or gain mobility or functionality around your home between April 1st and December 31st 2012. Also, as a final reminder to everyone, please be careful to report all of your income. If you have failed to report income within the past three years, and fail to report again, the Canada Revenue Agency is likely to impose substantial penalty and interest charges against you regardless of how small the unreported income may be.

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MEMBERSHIP:

At this time we have 105 members (12 of which are new); There are 48 from Harrison Hot Springs; 39 from Agassiz & surrounding area; 7 from Harrison Mills; and 11 from other areas such as Chilliwack.