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Students from Kent elementary school burst out of the gym doors to take part in the Terry Fox Run on Sept. 27, as millions of school kids across the country did the same. Before the run, principal Chris Wejr reminded the children to think of who they were running for. Many were running in memory of Lilee-Jean Putt, who passed away on Sept. 6 this year. Her father Andrew attended Kent as a child and joined Wejr in this year’s run.
Getting Harrison Mills on the map Special day planned to fundraise for Destination BC grant Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
Harrison Mills is filled with attractive tourism spots that highlight this area's recreation, history and beauty. It's an area unique in many ways, but without its own marketing strategy, the community suffers from a "blurred identity," says Summer Dhillon, principal of Slap Marketing and Communications. She's set out to change that, through the help of a Destination BC grant. It's a community matched funding grant, designed to help communities market themselves to become more viable tourism destinations. With bed and breakfasts, an
inn and plenty of camping opportunities in the area, the potential for tourism growth is in place. But visits don't just happen. Dhillon hopes to raise the funds to create a brand for Harrison Mills, and create awareness of the area's diverse opportunities at the same time. "We need to come together in the community to create a brand," she said. "Harrison Mills doesn't have any formal representation in any way." To help reach their goal of matching the grant, two Harrison Mills organizations have joined together. They've created Harrison Mills Day, this Sunday, Oct. 6. Together, Kilby Historic Site
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to the pristine Sandpiper Golf Course hope to put themselves on the tourism map. Sandpiper is donating 100 per cent of their net profit and Kilby is donating 50 per cent of their admission rates for the day to help match a grant given to them to help market the area. Sandpiper will be having a special on green fees, hot dogs, prizes and more. Kilby, open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m, will be holding a special heritage walking tour at 2 p.m. This will be one of the last weekends to visit Kilby before they close for the season. They've also recently announced the Halloween event has been cancelled for the year due to lack of funds.
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Dhillon said she's looking forward to seeing the area grow through increased visits, and knows that branding is a first big step. "This is to create awareness and to raise funds," she said. "It's a start." Destination BC is a crown corporation wholly owned by the provincial government. It has a mandate to help market the province as a tourism destination, enhance public awareness of tourism, and provide advice and recommendations on tourism related matters. For more information, visit www.prettyestateresort.com or www.kilby.ca. news@ahobserver.com
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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs will hold a Public Hearing, pursuant to Section 890 of the Local Government Act of British Columbia, as noted above, on the following items. 1. ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1043, 2013 Location: 571 Echo Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 Owner: Lois Home Purpose: To rezone the subject property as shown on the map below from Low Density Residential (Conventional Lot) - R-1 zone to Low Density Residential 3 (Small Lot) – R3 zone The subject application is to facilitate a two lot single family subdivision.
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Despite torrential rains on Sunday, Sept. 29, World’s Rivers Day, 16 people turned up to help out the Harrison Hot Springs Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. This year the team cleaned up a section of Miami River from the Ruth Altendorf Bridge to the Maple Street canoe and kayak launch as well as the lake foreshore. In total, 34 kg (75 pounds) of trash was picked up including one bag of recyclable cans and bottles. From the Miami River, two large plastic tarps and a real estate sign were recovered. Now who would dump such items into a stream rich with Coho salmon and cutthroat trout and the endangered Salish sucker? Last year only 28 pounds of trash was collected. This year’s amount is larger due to the instream garbage but it doesn’t account for all the in-
crease.The cleanup last year was two weeks earlier when a Village staffer was still assigned to beach cleanup on a regular basis. One would assume in two weeks the public discards approximately 25 pounds of garbage around our lakefront. It seems more education on the hazards of trash in our waterways is needed. The Village certainly provides plenty of garbage and cigarette butt disposal receptacles. Cigarette disposal has improved with a decline to 320 this year from 2,300 butts in 2011. Because of the wind, the Miami River Streamkeepers Society who sponsored the clean up, and WildSafeBC were unable to put up the big display boards. However brochures were available for interested members of the public and the bear claws were a hit. Laura Chappell of WildSafeBC noted that no bear-human con-
flict was reported in Harrison Hot Springs this year. Public awareness of bear safe practices and tagging garbage cans does work! Thanks Laura! Thank you to the Village of Harrison Hot Springs for providing tables, a tent, a rowboat and trash bags. Special thanks to the two Streamkeepers who rowed the river in the rain. That was commendable. Also kudos to Mayor Facio and Councilor Alan Jackson for showing up in the rain, to Communities in Bloom members who cleaned Rendall Park and provided delicious cookies and to the many Streamkeepers who helped set up, cleanup and take down. Thank you to the gardner’s-atlarge who returned equipment to the works yard. For more information, visit the group online at www. miamiriverstreamkeepers.9k.com.
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Persons who deem that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw, will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing, or if you are unable to attend, you may send your written submission to the Village Office, PO Box 160, Harrison Hot Springs, BC VOM 1KO no later than 4:00 p.m. October 7, 2013. All submissions will form part of the record of the Public Hearing. The proposed bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, from September 23, 2013 to October 7, 2013, inclusive, in the Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC. Please direct your enquiries to the Chief Administrative Officer at 604-796-2171. Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Representatives from the Berezan Group and the provincial and regional governments gathered on Tuesday to discuss the plan for Hemlock Resort with the public.
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Sometime in the future, Hemlock Resort could stretch from lakeside to mountaintop. The resort may one day feature a mountainside golf course around 10 Mile Bay, overlooking the western side of Harrison Lake, with a chair lift stretching up into the distance to move mountain bikers around the hills. The main resort would feature hotel rooms, upgraded lifts and four season attractions that would extend the mountain’s viability from three months to a full year. It’s a plan that was unveiled in 2010, when it began going through a lengthy review process by the provincial government. To
move ahead, the plan will need to be approved by the province, then the FVRD. On Tuesday morning, Berezan Group’s Ralph Berezan was in Sts’ailes territory along with provincial and regional district representatives to discuss the current state of the plan with the public. “It’s a 55-year plan,” Berezan told the Observer, and will roll out in several stages. While some of the final stages may seem lofty, he said, the initial plan is to upgrade existing services. “The first phase is to build a new chair to replace our oldest one,” he said. Also to be considered as soon as possible would be a hotel with about 22 beds. “But the next step is having the province recommend this plan
going forward,” Berezan said. He’s hoping to sign an agreement with the province by 2014. Then, another public process will take place for changes through the Fraser Valley Regional District, the governing body for the area Hemlock is in. Margaret-Ann Thornton, director of planning and development with the FVRD, said they are looking at amending the Official Community Plan in Hemlock Valley to address the scope of the project. “It’s an exciting proposal,” she said. The plan was designed by Brent Harley, the planner behind Big White Ski Resort, along with ski and bike parks around the world.
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Lanterns commemorate lost loved ones Local youth learn to cope with grief at bereavement camp Twenty-three children from Hope, Agassiz, Boston Bar, and Vancouver, along with 30 volunteers, recently gathered at Camp Squeah for the ninth annual Camp Skylark Bereavement Camp for children hosted by the Fraser Canyon Hospice Society. The camp, which took place Sept. 13-15, brought together children and adults who have all experienced the loss of a loved one. Throughout the weekend, they got to work through their grief in a variety of sessions. Music therapy provided campers with the opportunity to express their feelings through music, lantern making let them express their feelings through art, and memory circles helped them share memories of their loved ones in a safe and supportive environment. Campers also got to participate in lots of traditional camp activities throughout the weekend including rock climbing, low ropes, archery, hiking, campfires, and a scavenger hunt. Thanks to the
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Camp Skylark is offered to families free of charge. For more information about the camp, or if you are interested in sponsoring a child to go to camp, contact hospice coordinator Ashleigh Erwin at 604-860-7713.
New chapter in adult literacy in Upper Fraser Valley to support projects in 90 communities this fiscal year. It’s anticipated that 9,000 people throughout B.C. will benefit from the funding. Through CALP, local
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The provincial government is providing $135,614 to support four community-based programs in the Upper Fraser Valley to help adult learners improve their reading and writing skills. The University of the Fraser Valley is partnering with four community organizations in Chilliwack, Hope, and Agassiz-Harrison to deliver reading and writing skills training. Chilliwack Learning Community Society is receiving $40,000, with $31,984 for AgassizHarrison Community Services, $32,000 to Chilliwack Community Services, and $31,630 will go to New Page Human Services Society of Hope. "I am a big supporter of this program," said Chilliwack MLA John Martin. "It is great to see how our government, the world-class University of the Fraser Valley, and these dedicated community groups are working together to help improve the lives of our citizens." "Literacy is a necessary tool to participate fully in our society," said Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness. "We want to help ensure that everyone has an opportunity to gain literacy skills." The funding is part of the $2.4 million investment by the provincial government into the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP)
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Opinion A welcome change to transit Most people reacted with relief when a public bus connecting Abbotsford to its biggest neighbours, Langley and Chilliwack, was finally green-lighted last week. The project has been a top priority for the city of Abbotsford for years. It requires so many different and often diverging pieces of a puzzle to come together – three separate municipalities, an overarching regional district, BC Transit, the provincial government, and public opinion – that it was easy to doubt it would ever happen. Now that the Fraser Valley Regional District has granted approval, it is up to Abbotsford and Chilliwack to find the funds. To do so, the cities must determine what to charge riders, and how much to extract from the public purse. And when the long-awaited Fraser Valley Express bus arrives, will it change how people travel? Less than three per cent of Abbotsford’s residents commute by public transit every day. That’s about
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the same as the percentage that walk to work. Public consultations by BC Transit revealed that Fraser Valley residents really want an easier way to get to Vancouver. The end point of the new subregional bus will be the Carvolth Exchange in Langley. From there, it’s a direct non-stop bus to the Braid SkyTrain station. Cost is a big factor in whether the service actually displaces some cars from the Trans-Canada highway. The new bus is on a BC Transit system, while Langley and Vancouver are on TransLink. That means two separate fares for those wanting to ride all the way. The whole trip would need to be cheaper and faster than Greyhound’s current $12.50 for the minimum 70-minute journey. Nevertheless, at least Fraser Valley travel should be easier. A bus ride from Chilliwack to either Abbotsford or even Langley doesn’t sound so bad when compared to pouring yet another $100 into the tank.
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Science loses ground to superstition B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – From Stockholm to Sydney to Sicamous, September was a bad month for science. In Sweden, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change finally issued its widely leaked update on human-caused global warming. As expected, it downgraded predictions of temperature rise in the face of 15 years of measurements that show little or no average surface temperature increase. The official spin also went as expected. The revelation that more than a dozen computer prediction models have all more or less agreed, and all have been wrong, was played down. The IPCC went from “very likely” to
“extremely likely” to affirm its belief in human-caused warming, even as its own core evidence went the other way. Again and again we are told that the vast majority of scientists believe in human-caused warming, and those who don’t are labeled “skeptics” or even “deniers” with hidden agendas. The problem is, science isn’t supposed to be done by polls or popularity contests, or assertions of faith like those that greeted Galileo’s wild claim that Earth is not the centre of the solar system. Before the angry mail starts to arrive, let me hasten to add I am not arguing for or against the theory of human-caused climate change. You can label me a “skeptic” as I view the temperature readings and the shifting theories advanced to explain them. Speaking of temperature data, David Suzuki had a problem with that at a TV town hall in Australia. Polite, well-informed questions soon revealed that while Suzuki
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“The problem is, science isn’t supposed to be done by polls or popularity contests” Suzuki is not only behind on his homework, he resorts to cheap, sensational tricks to exaggerate and misrepresent hazards. His tactics are identical to the U.S.financed environment groups that obsessively target Canadian petroleum. As for his appearance on Australia’s public broadcaster, don’t take my word for it. Just Google “An Audience with David
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Suzuki” and watch the show for yourself. Back in B.C., local politicians gathered in Vancouver for their annual convention. One of the most intense debates was over a call to the provincial government to declare B.C. “genetic engineering free.” The heart of this movement, which has resorted to vandalism in Europe, is hostility towards Monsanto’s “Roundup ready” seed. Speakers at the municipal convention warned of sinister “corporations” trying to contaminate and control our food supply for profit. The debate pitted hobby farmers against professionals. Peace region grain farmers said such a ban would put them out of business. Others pointed out that the province has no jurisdiction and that scientific decisions shouldn’t be influenced by emotion. The session ended with a classic pseudo-scientific claim. A woman who used to have a couple of bee OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.
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Forget four-year municipal terms, go back to annual voting I don't know who wrote the editorial (Observer, Sept. 27) suggesting longer terms for municipal politicians but they clearly don't know anything about the subject or democracy. Every year, the UBCM trots out this self-serving claptrap to keep their greedy snouts in the public trough a little longer. The current
three year terms (which were brought in by Premiere Rita Johnston) have been a disaster, right up there with scrapping the Inspector of Municipalities and "empowering" councils through the Community Charter. We used to have very economical annual elections and a high level of accountability and stewardship. November
elections were a routine job carried out by staff at little cost. Now staff are apparently incapable and, every third year "consultants" are hired to run an unnecessarily expensive election. Elected officials now treat the public with contempt, secure in the knowledge that they cannot be voted out for three whole years and don't have to report
to anyone in between. The harm being done to B.C.'s communities by entrenched politicians and mandarins is enormous. Bring back annual accountability, I say. Give the voters a voice, a vote and a veto on incompetence. Stop this degradation and dumbing-down of our democratic system. John Allen
Editor's Note: Last week's editorial was written by Black Press reporter Jason Roessle, and is viewable online at www. ahobserver.com under the Opinion tab. You'll also find a link to a response by another Black Press editor, Kurt Langmann of the Aldergrove Star. Both writers, coincidentally, have covered Harrison and Agassiz municipal politics in their careers.
What if humans are the real problem? Cull the Great Canadian Geese? I am a proud garbage picker. I pick up the human trash from beaches and resort areas. I still find time to voluntarily clean the beach from the bridge of Hwy. 7 to Kilby. Everywhere there's evidence of human waste; soiled baby diapers, soiled Depends, broken glass, all sometimes half buried in the sand. I meticulously focus on picking up the styrofoam bits and plastics that are often found in the stomachs of fish that have died from ingesting this. But we humans still insist on blaming a gentle creature that is well loved
and photographed by the tourists and majority of locals. Why is it that some humans think that a cull on these birds will solve an e-coli problem when humans urinate in our pristine waters that they swim in? The Great Lakes, according to National Geographic, have trace amounts of antidepressants, antihistamines and antiseizure drugs found not only in the water, but in the fish. And still we humans refuse to learn from history. The late Chairman Mao ordered the Chinese people to cull all birds because they
were eating the odd rice grain. Billions of birds were culled. The following year, the locusts wiped the rice fields clean. Millions of Chinese starved to death. So much for man trying to control nature, we seem to fail every time. This past summer season, out of thousands of people, only four made mention about the goose droppings. Can you not find it in your heart to be compassionate towards nature, for the sake of your kids' future environment? If you expensive golf shoes become soiled, learn to get past this. I invite all the resort municipalities to do
Riverview sitting on heritage site As much as it pains me, I have to agree with Premier Christy Clark about not reopening Riverview Hospital, just not for the same reason. To put a mental health facility in that particular area would be just this side of insane itself. To renovate the existing facility would cost more
than tearing down and building a brand new one. Unfortunately these are heritage buildings, so destroying them is out of the question. Also, the land that it sits on is a nature conservatory with almost every known BC growable tree on the planet growing there. So any further construction on the site is going to be
this next year: On the beginning of the first long weekend, have all the goose droppings picked up and LEAVE ALL THE HUMAN GARBAGE FOR JUST ONE WEEK (including golf courses, parks, etc.). Therefore,
people who tend to focus on the negative and rarely see the natural beauty of this great province will perhaps realize the amount of toxic human trash we leave behind. Mrs. Beattie Stanford Agassiz
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Kitchen fires are the focus of Fire Prevention Week 2013
“Kitchen activity is the number one cause of home fires, so we need to warn and educate families,” says Stephen Gamble, a fire chief and president of the CAFC.
Recent statistics show that across North America, cooking was involved in 156,300 home fires that caused more than 470 deaths, 5,390 injuries and $1 billion in property damage. This is why the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council are taking aim at preventing kitchen fires during this year’s Fire Prevention Week running from October 6-12. “Kitchen activity is the number one cause of home fires, so we need to warn and educate families,” says Stephen Gamble, a fire chief and president of the CAFC. “Working with teachers and fire departments we will give families the recipe they need to prevent kitchen fires and to escape safely if one occurs.” The CAFC, with support from its partner organizations, will send educational materials via Scholastic right into primary classrooms. Teachers can follow lesson plans and give kids ‘homework’ to be done with their parents. Contests during this time will encourage participation – and classroom visits by local firefighters are also popular during Fire Prevention Week.
Key kitchen safety pointers include: • Never leave the room when you are cooking and keep pot handles turned in. • Keep anything flammable away from the stove, including your clothes. • Don’t use the oven or stovetop if you are sleepy, have consumed alcohol or used drugs. • If a small grease fire starts, slide a lid over the pan and turn off the burner. “An escape plan is also essential,” Gamble says. “When a smoke alarm sounds, everyone needs to calmly know what to do and where to go. Planning two ways out of each room greatly increases your chances of getting out safely.” Carol Heller is a home fire safety specialist with Kidde Canada, a leading company in the design and manufacture of smoke and monoxide alarms. She adds two additional tips. “If you’ve taken down your smoke alarm or removed the batteries because of a false alarm, it won’t be working when you need it most. So as part of creating an escape plan with your kids, also
Establish an outdoor meeting place for your family to gather in the event of a fire.
make sure smoke alarms are installed and fully powered on every storey of your home. “And remember that smoke alarms wear out, so do replace them every 10 years whether they are battery operated or hardwired into your home’s electrical system.” Kidde is a major partner in the CAFC’s Fire Prevention Week campaign. A free home escape plan template, contest details and more kitchen safety tips can be found online at www.safeathome.ca/ recipe.
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Remember to test your smoke detectors every month. Make sure everyone in your family is familiar with its piercing sound.
Cooking related fires are the leading cause of home fires in BC. Most are preventable.
Join your local firefighters in celebrating Fire Prevention Week at their
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BBQ Prizes - Fire Dept. Demonstrations
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The Leadership of the Harrison Hot Springs Fire Department would like to acknowledge those Fire½ghters who have made a dedicated commitment to our community: Fire½ghters Shelly Bryant, Steve Mumford, Phil Hardy, Mark Midan, Bruce Malfait, Francisco Rueda, Doug Stewart, Richard Shelley, Trevor Todd & Fred Webber. Lieutenants Neil MacLean, Gary Treverton & David Whittaker. Captains Tyler Simmonds & Alex Maslin. Deputy Chief Don Driedger. Treasurer Joyce Seidel.
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fall programming at the rec centre register early! Cardio Craze
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• Halloween "Tween" Dance Friday, Oct. 25 • Drop-in Pool Party Saturday, Oct. 26 • Halloween Cookie Decorating Saturday, Oct. 26 • Drop-in Skate Party Sunday, Oct. 27 • Pumpkin Carving & Toss Tuesday, Oct. 29
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Community
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Community Charter, the District of Kent gives notice that it intends to close and dispose of a portion of road dedicated by Plan LMP50091. The road outlined in black hatch and identified as “ROAD TO BE CLOSED” on the below site map contains 977.5 square metres.
The portion of road will be disposed of by the District of Kent to Agassiz All Storage Ltd. (the “Purchaser”), the owners of the lands immediately adjacent to the closed road portion in order to allow for the consolidation of lands. The District will receive no less than $25,000 for the purchase of the Closed Road. All survey and registration costs to close the road and consolidate the Closed Road parcel will be borne by the Purchaser. This is not a request for public tender. Council will be considering “Highway Closure and Dedication Removal Bylaw No. 1497, 2013” at a Special Meeting of Council scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 15, 2013. Any persons affected by this bylaw may submit their views in writing on or before 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2013 to ensure consideration by Council. For further information please contact Mr. Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services, at 604-796-2235. Darcey Kohuch Director of Development Services
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTIONS In accordance with Section 227 of the Community Charter, the District of Kent gives notice of its intention to adopt the bylaw cited as “2014 NonProfit Organizations Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 1500, 2013” at the Regular Council meeting scheduled on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC. This bylaw will establish a tax exemption from land and improvements for the year 2014 for the properties listed below. An estimate of the amount of taxes that would be imposed on the properties if they were not exempt for the year in which the proposed bylaw is to take effect and the following two years is described as follows: ORGANIZATION
PID #
Estimated Tax Exemption 2014 2015 2016
Agassiz Harrison Community Services Society
010-863-486
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Agassiz Harrison Senior Citizen’s Housing Society
009-288-732 003-520-897 003-520-927
14,283
14,711 15,152
Agassiz Harrison Senior Citizen’s Housing Society (Friendship House)
008-017-662
4,113
4,237
4,364
Agassiz Harrison Historical Society
007-527-365
8,885
9,151
9,426
Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue Team Society
028-740-157
2,184
2,250
2,317
Harrison Mills Community Club 011-067-152
1,020
1,050
1,082
632
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A family vacation and other ‘senior’ happenings It was unusually cool already when my son, Eric, and my grandsons, Kai and Jasper, came for a visit at the end of August. Nothing, however, could stop the two boys from burying themselves in the sand at the beach and from cleaning up afterwards with a swim in the rather cold water of our lake. It is amazing – activities that could kill a person my age on the spot, they actually enjoy! When I asked what Sierra, their older sister, was doing back home, Kai told me that she was most likely “celebrating” to be alone for a change. In fact, she was shopping with her mom, Sue, to find some new school clothes, a very important job for a young lady 10 years of age! And anyhow, when they later came to join the visit, they all were only too happy to see each other again – absence makes the heart grow fonder!
Then, after arrived. Phil, a few days of my son-in-law, well-deserved spent a week to rest, I went for pick and juice a visit to my my daughter daughter Julia Yvonne’s bumand her husper crop of band Maurice grapes growat False Creek ing every year in Vancouver. on our balcony RUTH ALTENDORF But for once, Harrison and soon I will even the wellgo with friends known attrac- Happenings to Whistler for tion of this area a few days. was topped by I have fond the excitement of see- memories of Whistler ing and holding the from my hiking days new family arrivals, Kya and am looking forward and Kayden. Nothing to see how it has develsurpasses the feeling oped. You will not be we get when holding surprised to hear that a newborn baby. Here Ruthy, my fun-loving we were – their parents, alter ego, is itching to go grandparents and aunts via gondola from peak to and uncles and myself, peak, while I hope that their great grandmother the weather will decide – waiting for our turn to for us “to go or not to hold them. Will Kya and go” on the ride. But beKayden remember this? fore we leave, I will ask Not really, I suppose, but Ruthy to sit down with it might have planted me and think of things the seed of security and we could write about belonging we all need so in the future. Together much in our life. we have written for the Summer soon came Agassiz-Harrison-Hope to an end and fall has Observer for a long
Time to let hospital site become something better From 7
trees. The actual land value at Riverview is astronomical compared to a similar amount of land in the interior, where such facilities would be welcomed with open arms. It is obvious that Riverview is not the proper facility or area for these types of institutions. If the area was marketed properly it could amply return all the funds needed to build a sophisticated, modern, and supported livable community for a large number of in and out patients, as well as integrated public support, away from the Lower Mainland.
Marketing this area is what will prove to be the dilemma, the problem is environmentalists, people like myself, who believe that standing up for nature, and those prized trees, is our calling. Fortunately, or unfortunately, we have a much larger fight. Our fight is for the planet itself, our fight is for clean oceans, our fight is for unpolluted air, our fight is for an economy that thrives, because we do take up the fight. An economy built on producing cleaner energy at competitive rates. To lose a few hundred trees at Riverview, or not, is the price we
pay for things that are better for all now and in the future. They are trees, they will grow back, but, at least their service was of maximum value. It's time to let this site go for the better of all, and maximize the value with no restrictive land use clauses, so as, there's maximum incentive for prospective purchasers. At least this way we can help those who need it the most, while injecting the economy with two new infrastructure projects both paid for by the private sector. Another win/win situation. Art Green
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time and covered a lot of issues from hiking to singing and from events to other local happenings. So what should we write about next? I think we should write about things “interesting to seniors”. Ruthy said, “Yes, I think that would be fun”. I agreed and suggested to call future columns “Senior Happenings”. Since our area is a senior hot spot, there will be lots to write about! By the way, have you seen the picture of John and Betty Schafer dancing together at Logan Manor’s special 10th anniversary tea? It was on the front page of last week’s Observer. A heart-warming sight which, however, brought to mind a question I have been asked many times before: Where have all the (other) husbands gone? I think I can provide the answer and you will find it in the first issue of “Senior Happenings” next week!
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Community
4H club starting up new year Photography, animal and gardening projects for all ages Jacinta Meir CONTRIBUTOR
Rushing Rivers 4-H club is at the end of its third year. We ended the year with 16 members. Our club has dog, photography, rabbit, craft, gardening, and clover bud projects. The Clover bud project is a program for children from 6 to 8 years old. We started the year with speeches where four of our members went on to compete at district level. Then we moved onto demos with three of our teams moving onto district. Then we went to the Chilliwack fair where
nine of our members came. All of our members were very successful with their projects. Then we went to the Agassiz fall fair where twelve of our members came. As clover buds Marcus, Erika, Emilie, Ava, Grace, and Asiah came. Morgan showed his gardening project. Marcus, Jacinta, Ava, and Grace showed their rabbits. Bailey, Stefanie, and Matthew showed their dog projects. Matthew, Kayla, and Jessica showed their
photography projects. our club had lots of fun at the fairs. Our club is making cards to sell at the Chilliwack and Agassiz fairs for next year. So if you see our booth please stop by and have a look at the cards. Our club has just held elections. This is the 2014 executive: President - Morgan Meir Treasurer - Jessica Meir Vice President - Josh Oostenbrink
Secretary - Kayla Stanway Safety officer - Matthew Meir These positions are all very important positions. The members that fill these positions are all responsible and dedicated 4-H members. Our club not only has a lot of fun at the fairs, we have lots of fun in 4-H all together! There are numerous of events, programs, and projects for everyone. I encourage everyone between the ages of 6 and 19 to join 4-H. For more information on Rushing Rivers 4-H club call 604-819-0038.
T ECHOES FROM THE PAST
Meet the graduates of 1963 50 years ago Oct. 3, 1963 • Graduation ceremonies were held on Sept. 27, 1963 in the auditorium of the Agassiz High School. Awards were presented to the students in House Competitions. The presentation of the student gavel was given to the new president Lynn Jewkes by outgoing president Ron Bennewith, and Lynn carried on with the Block Letter awards for students from Grades 8 to 12. Mr. K.F. Alexander, Superintendent of Schools, made the presentation of diplomas. The graduates were: Peter Andres, Uwe Becker, Ronald Bennewith, Helen Cameron, Josephine Carson, Craig Clarke, Thomas Edmondson, Carol Grappen, Shirley Hershfeld, Donna Jones, Valerie Lakeberg, Joyce Mailloux, Diane Olfert, Phyllis Peterson, Beverley Phelps, Donald Sciotti, Dennis Trudeau, and Jack Worrall. Last part of the program
was the presentation of scholarships and bursaries. Mr. John Bell for the Canadian Legion, presented Craig Clarke with a scholarship, and a bursary was presented to Donna Jones. Mr. Curley presented Carole Grappin with the Teacher’s Association scholarship. Mrs. Pretty handed bursaries for the Harrison River PTA to Beverley Phelps and Joyce Mailloux. Mrs. Finlay did the same for Valerie Lakeberg, and Peter Andres was the recipient of the Harrison Hot Springs-McCaffrey PTA. • Two local families were united when Katherine Elizabeth, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Broughall of Agassiz became the bride of Mr. Donald Duncan, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Duncan of Harrison Mills. Rev. I.M. Dingwall officiated at the ceremony at the All Saints Anglican Church on Sept. 28. Mrs. D.A. Gairns was matron of honour. Miss Christine Broughall was maid of
Tame that technology The Agassiz Library is hosting a Tame Your Technology week, running Tuesday, Oct. 8 to Friday, Oct. 11. We are surrounded by things that go click. To help understand it all, adults are invited to make an appointment
to learn how to work your device or equipment (smart phones, eReader, computer etc.).There is no cost, and you will learn how to manage your technology. To make an appointment, phone 604-796-9510.
honor for her sister and Miss Jeannie Mackay was bridesmaid. Mr. Bert Duncan, brother of the groom was best man and ushers were Don Appel and Art Kroll. • A very impressive service took place at All Saints Anglican Church on Sept. 25 when the Right Reverend Geoffrey of New Westminster,
instituted Rev. I.M. Dingwall as vicar of the Agassiz church and St. Peter’s Church in Rosedale. The small church was packed to capacity with the members of the two parishes, and friends from Vancouver to Chilliwack. Many visiting clergymen also attended.
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Village of Harrison Hot Springs NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs has received and will consider an application pursuant to Section 922(1) of the Local Government Act on the following item at the Regular Council meeting of October 7, 2013: 1. DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT Location: Parcel A, Fractional Section 13, Township 4, Range 29, West of the Sixth Meridian, New Westminster District Plan 70213 Owner: Village of Harrison Hot Springs Purpose: To facilitate the construction of a public utility (Water Treatment Plant), Zoning Bylaw No. 1020, 2012 Village Community and Institutional – P-1 be varied as follows:
CELEBRATE CRAFT CELEBRATE CRAFT BEER MONTH MONTH BEER in Harrison Harrison Hot Springs in Hot Springs th October 26 th & 27thth October 25 & 26
a) That section .4)(1)(1.1) Permitted Uses front lot line setback be varied by reducing the minimum setback of 6 metres to 4.5 metres; b) That section .4)(1)(1.1) Permitted Uses exterior and interior side lot line setbacks be varied by reducing the minimum Hot Springs Road setback of 6 metres to 1.5 metres
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its British pubtheme, theme, will withwith its British pub will have three local breweries host 6 breweries. offering 3 unique brews.
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Subject Property: Hot Springs Road
The draft Development Variance Permit is available for inspection on the Village Office website at www.harrisonhotsprings.ca or at the Village Office located at 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, during business hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
On the waterfront at the St. Alice Hall.
Persons who deem that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed Development Permit Variance may send a written submission to the Village Office, PO Box 160, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M1K0 Attention: Corporate Officer no later than 4:00 p.m. October 7, 2013.
For prices, tickets & event details: www.harrisonbeerfest.com
Debra Key Corporate Officer
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Entertainment
Community Corner
Simon King invades Agassiz
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Funnyman has earned praise within industry One of the funniest comedians on the circuit is on his way to Agassiz. Simon King is bringing his unique, intelligent and hilarious stand up comedy to Jimmy’s Pub for one night only, tonight at 8:30 p.m. “Simon King is a really funny dude,” says David Mawhinney, manager of the pub. That’s a sentiment shared by comedians and critics alike. He’s even garnered praise from funny man Robin Williams. “Having seen Simon perform many times I have been incredibly impressed with his unique talent. From everything I have seen Simon is truly a gifted comedian,” Williams has said. King is just the first of a long line up planned for Jimmy’s Pub, which is under new management recently. Mawhinney runs an entertainment business and has been working in booking for many years.
“There’s going to be lots of neat things coming this way,” he assures. Tonight’s show is a great opportunity to see an emerging comedy superstar in a small and intimate venue before he moves on to conquer the world stage. Dark, edgy, energetic and inspiring, he’s a stand up like none you’ve ever seen. Definitely a force to be reckoned with in the comedy world, King has been melting faces and blowing minds throughout North America and the UK for years. Some of his credits include HBO, CTV, TBS, The Comedy Network, CBC, Sirius Radio, Just for Laughs and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. Also on stage tonight are comedians Richard Thompson and Susan Hansen. Thompson is a recent UFV Theatre Dept. graduate who has recently turned to comedy, said Mawhinney. Tickets are $10 at the door.
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Wherever You Will Go I Will Find You, by Jonathan Sutton. Sutton will be showing his work at the Ranger Station Art Gallery from Oct. 5 to Nov. 1, with an artist’s reception this Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Craft beers celebrated at annual festival Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
The Harrison Beer Festival is back for a second round. After a rousing success its first year out, the festival is once again planned for the end of the October. Last year, somewhere between 400 and 500 people turned out for the three day event. "Everyone enjoyed it," Robert Reyerse, executive director for Tourism Harrison said at the time. "Everyone had a really good time. There was such a good vibe in that hall."
This year is planned in the same manner. Friday, Oct. 25 is Cask Night, bringing up to six of B.C.'s best craft breweries for an evening of friendly competition comparing a variety of unique brews, mixed with a British pub feel. The main event is on Saturday, Oct. 26. Participants can arm themselves with a complimentary tasting glass to compare the many craft beers that will be available. Voting will decide the winner of the festival. The fun winds up on Sunday, Oct. 27, with the Oktoberfest Dance.
This event features all the things associated with the famous event. Come dressed to celebrate. Costs vary for each event, which all take place in the St. Alice Hall. The Harrison Beer Festival has been created to celebrate craft beer month in B.C. The Harrison Hot Springs and Agassiz region has a rich history in the beer industry. For 60 years hops, a basic ingrediant in beer, were the main industry in the Agassiz area. At the height of the business, 300 acres were planted with hops. For more information, visit www. harrisonbeerfest.com.
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Girls field hockey team travels to Oliver CONTRIBUTED BY AESS ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP GROUP
Athletics is back at Agassiz Secondary! To start off the school year we have field hockey being played by the girls while the boys are playing volleyball. The senior girls field hockey team participated in a tournament out in Oliver this past weekend. The girls were assisted by the junior girls goalie, Emily White, who blew everyone away as she played out of the net as a forward. The girls had a great start to the tournament on Friday playing and beating both Enver Creek and Clayton Heights with scores of 2-0 and 3-0. There were some beautiful goals scored by Millar Fredrickson, Taylor Lees, and Alex Robertson. Saturday the girls played well, losing a very close game to Pent-
icton High which sent one player to the hospital from receiving a stick to the head. The tournament was ended with a devastating loss. We wouldn’t have done as well as we did without our all-star goalie, Shelby Kramer, and our powerhouse defenders. The junior girls team have started off their season playing great games against some of the toughest teams in their league. All players have played great but Emily White was a life saver in the net. The junior boys volleyball team had a good start to the season with a defeat over the Rosedale Ravens, with a score of 3-2. Shawn Bushell, Alex Schwichtenberg, Daniel Charlton and Mamadou Diarra all played a great game with the rest of the team not far behind.
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KOZAK, Arnold William Arnie was a resident of Agassiz, and passed away on September 23, 2013 in Chilliwack General Hospital at the age of 57 years old. He was predeceased by his father John, in 2004 and his wife Carolynne. Arnie will be remembered by his loving mother, Vera his brother Dan and nephews, Kyle and Ryan. He also had many friends in Alberta and B.C who will miss him. Private family arrangements, with cremation to take place. Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 604-792-1344. on line condolences may be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com
Janet Frances Cranfield (Nee. Easly) passed away on October 2, 2013 at Chilliwack General Hospital. Janet was born January 16, 1941 in Portland, OR. She is survived by her husband Ron, sons Ron Cranfield (wife Ellie) and Matthew Cranfield (wife Tina) daughters Elan Nootebos and Sarah Cranfield (husband Jerry) stepson Kerry Cranfield (wife Lois, daughter Laura) grandchildren Quinton, Nathan and Molly Nootebos, Brenna, Olivia and Kieron Cranfield, brothers Bill, John and Rick Easly and sister Ann DeBisschop (Nee. Easly). A funeral will be held on October 7, 2013 at 11am at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 7249 Morrow Rd., Agassiz, B.C. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of B.C. and Yukon. Janet will be remembered lovingly and affectionately by those whose lives she touched. Rest in eternal peace wife, mother, sister and grandmother.
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Brian passed away peacefully on 25th September 2013 at the age of 88 years at the Glenwood Care Home in Agassiz, BC. He was a beloved father to Carole, husband to Irene, granddad to Steven, great granddad to Charlie and Brandon and great great granddad to Alfie. Brian was born on 25th April 1925 in Chatham England to parents Edith and George, he was an only child. He joined the Royal Engineers at the tender age of 15 years during the 2nd World War and was based in Chatham England. Brian immigrated to Canada in 1954 with his wife Irene and daughter Carole and was stationed at Cornwallis, Nova Scotia. In 1959 he joined the Royal Canadian Black Watch Military Band at Camp Gagetown, New Brunswick and in 1961 he moved with his family to Germany to be part of the NATO Peace keeping force for 2 years, returning to Camp Borden Ontario where, after showing virtuoso talent paying the violin euphonium, he became a Bandmaster for the RCASC in 1965. On retiring from the Canadian army he returned to the UK to take up a position as a Prison Service officer prior to returning to his beloved Canada to join the Correctional Service in Matsqui, BC. Brian will be sadly missed by many people in the UK and Agassiz, BC. He was a member of the Floor Curling Team at Friendship House, Agassiz. His bright sense of humour stood out above his ailing health and he was able to keep his dignity and self-esteem in his final years. His beloved and devoted daughter Carole wishes to send her sincere and heart-felt thanks to the expert caring staff at The Logan Manor and the Glenwood Care Home where he enjoyed many happy hours in his twilight years. In his passing, he was expertly taken care of by Henderson’s Funeral Home in Chilliwack and will be taken back to his country of birth to be buried in Leeds, England with his dear wife Irene. He will e sadly missed but never forgotten. We will remember him always and forever. Goodnight and God Bless. Love you Dad. ‘You can leave a Message of Condolence to the family at www.hendersonsfunerals.com if you wish.’
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother Sonja. Predeceased by husband Frode in 2007. She will be remembered with love by her children Norman (Sharon), Tonni, Sussi, David, Grandchildren Crystal, Cody, Cassidy, Josh and Tyler, her brother and two sisters, many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends in both Denmark and Canada. Please join us for a celebration of life at her home 45901 Beach Camp rd. Harrison Mills Oct. 5 at 1:30
Aged 69 years, passed away peacefully at Cascades Hospice in Chilliwack on September 30, 2013. Lovingly remembered by her husband of 49 years, Gerry; children (Lori Vetterl, John and Tony) and their spouses, as well as her 6 grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Anton and Irene Zerr, and son Jimmy. She will be very much missed by her sister and 4 brothers, other family members and many friends. Born on July 27, 1944 in Kincaid, Saskatchewan, BC, Shirley lived much of her life in Surrey and Cloverdale before moving to Harrison Hot Springs BC. Shirley and friend Lucille were original owners of Sal’s Sandwich Bar in Cloverdale and had fun while being there. She was very involved in the Catholic Church and the CWL. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday October 8th, 2013 at St. Anthony’s Parish (7249 Morrow Rd., Agassiz BC) at 10:00am.
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Do you want to make a difference for children in our community? Do you have a formal education in business development or marketing and two or more years experience in direct fundraising, sales, and event planning? Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking a dynamic, confident and experienced Fund Development Coordinator for a full time, permanent position based in the Abbotsford office and serving the Fraser Valley. For details refer to the About Us/Careers section of our website at www.mentoringworks.ca. Submit applications – cover letter and resume - no later than October 17, 2013 to brenda.bertin@ bigbrothersbigsisters.ca of the Fraser Valley
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