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An unoccupied RV was engulfed by flames on Wednesday afternoon, at a property at Ashton and Else Road. Several vehicles parked close to the RV were also damaged by the intense heat, flames and smoke from the fire. Agassiz fire crews worked quickly to knock down the fire.

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A zoning change that would specify where medical marijuana could be grown in the District of Kent sparked a debate among councillors on Tuesday night, and ended in a divided vote. In the end, bylaw 1501 was adopted, setting out specific rules for medical marijuana growers who would want to grow here by creating a special industrial zone. However,

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Councillors Duane Post and Holger Schwichtenberg voted against the third reading and adoption. Both asserted that the issue should be discussed by the Kent Agricultural Advisory Committee before coming up for adoption. They both stated that it was an agricultural issue, and Schwichtenberg argued that council should not "make unilateral decisions" on what is and isn't presented to the KAAC. He said he wasn't voting against it be-

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An evening with Trevor Linden Canucks legend to discuss teamwork and leadership Kerrie-Ann Schoenit HOPE STANDARD

Trevor Linden is coming to Hope next week to talk about the importance of teamwork and leadership. The evening, hosted by the Hope & District Chamber of Commerce, will include a catered dinner, keynote speech and photo opportunity with the former professional hockey player. “What I hope people get out of it is how essential teamwork and leadership are to running a successful enterprise, whether it be a local non-profit or a small business,” said Chamber president Glen Ogren. “Even if there is only one of you, there are suppliers and support that need to work together to realize a successful business.” Linden will share stories and tips on leadership and strategies for success. Some of the themes he’ll touch on are goal-setting, team building and creating a positive culture, all woven around some

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hockey-related stories. “I try and make the connection between my life in hockey and my life after hockey, and how many of the lessons I learned at the rink or in the dressing room are no different than what I’ve experienced in the business world after hockey,” said Linden. “I do a lot of corporate speaking where I engage employees and challenge them on different ways to look at problems, how to tackle the goals they’ve set out for themselves and how to build a good team. Ultimately, we’re all part of teams.” The evening with Trevor Linden is sponsored by Black Press, Hope Brewing Co, Kinder Morgan, StarFM and Nestle Waters. The event runs from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at the Hope Legion on Oct. 24. The deadline for purchasing tickets is Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at hopechamber.net or at the Chamber office, located at 419 Wallace St. For more information, call 604-869-3111.

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personal and designated production licences. Next April, all personal medical marijuana operations will be considered illegal. The only legal means will be through an authorized licensed producer. Communities are scrambling to come up with bylaws to enforce where the ensuing "Walmartsized" grow ops will be set up, said Darcey Kohuch, Kent's

planning and development services manager. "Do we want 100,000 square foot grow ops on our agricultural land?" Kohuch asked, somewhat rhetorically. "Because that's what these are. These are Walmarts, and who wants to live beside that." With a special zone set aside for grow ops, growers will have a building process to go through that would include

public hearings. Chilliwack and Abbotsford have set up bylaws already, Kohuch stated, pushing Valley growers to further reaches such as Agassiz. Under the new regulation, no marijuana production will be allowed in residential homes. However, the policing will be left up to municipalities. news@ahobserver.com

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New buses unveiled for Agassiz route Vicinity buses kneel down for easy access, carry more passengers Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

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Dignitaries gathered at FVRD in Chilliwack to see the new vicinity buses that will serve the Chilliwack to Agassiz and Harrison route beginning in November. Seen here are FVRD director Patricia Ross, MLA John Martin, Harrison Mayor Leo Facio, Kent Mayor John Van Laerhoven and First Canada branch manager Chris Brown (obscured).

Two sleek, new buses were rolled out on Wednesday morning that will serve the Agassiz-Harrison route. The vicinity buses can carry almost double the riders as the current HandyDarts that are used on the route (#11). Chris Brown, branch manager at First Canada, said the new style of bus is only six inches longer than the HandyDart, carrying 23 seated passengers and 16 standing. It’s a huge leap in service for those who ride the bus. There have been times when the current bus has been so crowded, young riders have been left behind at bus stops.

“The Agassiz bus has been a victim of its own success,” Brown told a large crowd that gathered for the unveiling at the FVRD office in Chilliwack. “It’s been so popular, there were sometimes too many passengers.” There are other benefits to the new buses. The vicinity bus is still wheelchair accessible. But rather than open at the back – a process that could take up to six minutes – the bus simply kneels down at the front to allow smooth passage for all travelers. That shortens the process from six minutes to under a minute, Brown said. “These are wonderful buses,” enthused District of Kent Mayor

John Van Laerhoven. When these hit the road in early November, he suggested that ridership would rise even further. The Agassiz Harrison bus is one route that has seen constant growth over recent years and BC Transit has called it one of the most successful small systems in the province. The service was increased in 2010, and ridership increased along with it. Harrison Hot Springs Mayor Leo Facio was also at the unveiling, where he likened the buses to the shorter styles seen in London. The service is especially important for those who cannot afford to own a vehicle, he added, including se-

Kent earns top award from Communities in Bloom Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

The District of Kent has once again earned Five Blooms from the prestigious Communities in Bloom program, with a slightly higher score than last year. The Five Bloom Award was handed out at the Communities in Bloom's Provincial Conference in Kamloops on Oct. 5, and Mayor John Van Laerhoven was on hand to receive it.

Each year, c o m m u n i t i e s throughout the province can elect to participate in the program. Judges then visit each community and are led around to various events and sites of significance. This year, the District of Kent featured its UV Disinfection System, and the system was given special recognition by the judges. The system uses UV rays to sterilize the pathogens left in waste

water, eliminating the need for a chlorine system. The judges commended district staff member Steve Nuttall and his crew. "It is so good to see that Steve continues to seek new and innovative ways to deal with sewage," the judges wrote. The judges, Rea Smith and Trisha McCarthy, were also impressed by the innovation shown by local hazelnut farmers fighting blight, the berry breeding program

at Ag Canada, and Neal Tebrinke's state of the art computerized equipment at his chicken farm. The judges also gave the district some pointers in their long evaluation form. They include providing recycling bins in the streets, updating the paint at crosswalks and curbs, and starting a 'tidy street' recognition program. Van Laerhoven said CIB is "a very positive program," that the

community can be proud of participating in. He encouraged residents to take the time to read the report. The full report and recommendations are viewable within the Oct. 15 council meeting agenda, online at www. district.kent.bc.ca.

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Prisoners striking against cost-cutting measures LEN DAVIDIUK Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Both Kent and Mountain inmates are among prisoners across Canada who are currently on strike, Coun. Darcy Striker noted in his report at Tuesday's council meeting. Striker sits on the advisory committee for Mountain

Institution, and noted that both prisons are now affected by the strike action. Prisoners are reportedly protesting cost cutting measures that leave them unable to send money to their families or save for their eventual release. There are also general complaints that prisons are becoming more crowded with

double bunking becoming more common, although those complaints haven't come directly from either Agassiz prison. Striker reported that Mountain has just received 100 more inmates from the east, now totaling 455. "They're full," he said. news@ahobserver.com

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A healthy pet is a happy pet, and responsible pet owners know that their beloved pets’ health rests largely on the their shoulders. Ensuring a pet is healthy over the long haul can be quite simple. While some pets may develop medical conditions that require more attention, the following are a few simply ways pet owners can keep their pets healthy.

• Don’t skip visits to the veterinarian. Unlike humans, pets can’t speak for themselves, so it’s quite possible that a pet could be hurting or dealing with a medical condition while its owner has no idea. Annual veterinary checkups can help avoid such situations, and the vet might notice a developing condition before it becomes anything serious. If a pet’s behavior suddenly changes, then schedule a veterinarian visit as soon as possible, as this behaviorial change could be indicative of a medical issue. • Prioritize vaccinations. Vaccinations can protect a pet from a host of ailments, including rabies, distemper and Lyme disease. New pet owners who adopted a pet from a rescue organization should get documentation about the animal’s past vaccinations (certified kennels typically provide such documentation at the time of adoption). • Spay or neuter the pet. The SPCA notes that spaying or neutering a pet is a preventive measure that can help a pet in the long haul. Spaying, or removing the ovaries and uterus of a female dog or cat, can prevent diseases, such as breast cancer and pyometra, as well as infection and keep the animal from going into heat. Neutering

vices, and gifts will go to children in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope, Mission and Agassiz. Motorcyclists can assemble at Liquidation World in Mission with a departure time of 9:45 a.m. and at the Sears Parking lot in Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack at 9:30 a.m. The bikes will parade in about 10:15 a.m., arriving at the Ag-Rec Building in Abbotsford, at 32470

Haida Drive. The event will run rain or shine, and people who don’t ride can bring their families by car to the Ag-Rec. Barney Hopkins, a Mission resident and organizer of the toy run, said the focus of the event is on helping kids in need. “It’s all about kids having a Christmas, that otherwise can’t have a Christmas.”

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School zones should be safe School zones should be quiet oases where children can walk safely without fear of being tomorrow's headline. In fact, school zones during morning drop-off are some of the biggest danger areas, worse than mall parking lots during the Christmas rush. This past week, school authorities, IWALK, Dash BC, TransLink and ICBC worked on various campaigns to promote more children walking to school during International Walk To School Week. There were free bus tickets to be had, balloons and Popsicles for kids, even prizes for students who made their way to school on their own two feet, bikes or some other wheeled but non-automobile transportation. It was a feel-good exercise but the fact remains many kids never walk to school, and a campaign like this doesn't accomplish that much. Kids get driven to driven to school every day for a variety of reasons: convenience or lack of time; parents' fears for their children's safety; or because their child attends a program of choice outside their catchment area. While it would be nice if more people walked their kids to school

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or neighbourhood "walking school buses" got kids to school safely, the fact remains cars are still a popular form of transportation and school zones are congested and dangerous. What's needed is not prizes for kids but more awareness for parents, some of whom take great risks — and put other children at risk — when they drop off their kids. Sometimes, it's not even the fault of parents that school zones are dangerous but the fact that these zones are poorly planned because they were built when most kids did walk to school. Now, these drop-offs are holding areas for idling SUVs and are an accident waiting to happen, especially when weather is poor, or stressed parents or distracted children don't understand the dangers. School District 43 will be addressing this issue with its new traffic safety committee and parents' input is requested. Let's hope parents will buy in to the idea that they must take some responsibility for the problem and take steps to fix it. – Tri-City News

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‘Social justice’ as student indoctrination B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – As the B.C. Teachers’ Federation executive moseys back to the bargaining table after a summer off, I’m reminded of former education minister George Abbott’s thoughts on his time trying to establish a civil discussion with the province’s most militant union. It started with a lecture. “In my first meeting with the BCTF, and I gather this is characteristic of all first meetings with education ministers, the TF advises that yes, they are a union, but first and foremost they are social activists and agents of social change,” Abbott recalled. Their buzzword is “social justice,” which is portrayed by leftists as superior to plain old justice, in ways that are seldom defined. So what

exactly are the goals of this “social change”? Here’s some of what I’ve gleaned. Parents may recall the 2008 introduction of an elective high school course called Social Justice 12. This was mainly the result of intense protest by a couple of gay activist teachers, and the ministry curriculum describes its emphasis on inclusion of racial, cultural and sexual differences. That’s all good, and it’s now bolstered by urgently needed anti-bullying and empathy efforts at all grades. Then there is the BCTF version. It’s not just a battle against “racism, homophobia and sexism” but also “poverty and globalization.” The BCTF has a quarterly “Social Justice Newsletter” filled with predictable economic assumptions. Readers of the latest issue are reminded at length that the United Nations takes a dim view of Canada’s record on human rights, including a right to housing. Undefined “poverty” statistics are

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cited, although Statistics Canada has nothing but incomplete relative measures. One article describes a social justice club for Grade 2 and 3 students, with activities that include collecting food bank donations and

“(Social justice) is portrayed by leftists as superior to plain old justice, in ways that are seldom defined” “writing to the premier asking for a systemic plan to address child poverty.” Leaving aside whether eight-yearolds can understand what “systemic” means, this rhetoric is taken directly from the tired old NDP policy book. It rests on the cherished myth that poverty is imposed by right-wing governments that refuse to double the minimum wage and pile more taxes on “the rich.”

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And what about that darned “globalization”? The BCTF still has a 2001 teaching guide on its website promoting the claim that Nike is uniquely guilty of making shoes and exercise gear in Third World sweatshops. Teachers are to instruct students how to organize a boycott of Nike, thus passing the received wisdom of campus radicalism to the next generation. This was all debunked years ago. Are Adidas, Reebok, Apple and Microsoft any different? Has nothing changed in 12 years? A quick web search will show this is a stale old tale with a convenient villain, to avoid complex questions. A BCTF official assures me this unit is being updated. Once that one is done, maybe they could check over their teaching unit on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway proposal, another labour of the union’s “social justice” truth team. Entitled “What We Stand To Lose With Pipelines and Supertankers,” OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.

it boasts wildlife photos and “key sources” from the left (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives) to the far-left fringe (Pipe Up Network). It is another protesters’ guide designed around a pre-determined viewpoint. BCTF bosses love to talk about the importance of “critical thinking.” These one-sided caricatures of Nike, Enbridge and other familiar villains seem designed to produce the opposite. They remind me of George Orwell’s classic novel 1984, where loyal party members are required to focus on selected enemies in a daily ritual called the Two Minutes Hate. Perhaps this is a clue to why our school system produces so many students lacking in employment skills and bursting with demands for government-imposed wealth redistribution. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com Tw i t t e r : @ t o m f l e t c h e r b c E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Racism still runs deep On Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 12:47 p.m., my husband and I pulled into SuperValu parking lot. We parked closest to the road, and there was a small black car. There was lots of room between us, so my husband ran into the store to grab a bottle of water, as my husband went into the store this man came out. He was

wearing a red sweatshirt hoodie, with a green shirt and tie. He was about 6" tall, white male, wearing metal framed glasses. We got close to his car, when he stopped and looked at me saying "of all the (expletive) parking lots, you (expletive) NIPS have to park beside me." I said excuse me? He said,

"you (expletive) NIPS should go back to where you belong, can't (expletive) drive or park." I bit my tongue, he drove off still swearing at me. My husband came out and I asked him to go back into the store to see if that man had worked there. He didn't but, I am still appalled to think that it's 2013, the 21st century

and prejudice still out there. I am First Nations, he didn't even take the time to get my culture right. I thought he was a clean, well dressed, Christian looking man. Boy was I wrong ... I can't believe that people like him live in our towns. Sandra Baker

Thanks for Terry Fox Run help The Agassiz-Harrison Terry Fox Run and the Terry Fox Foundation thanks you for your generous support of our 2013 Run. The Run was very successful and lots of fun! Thanks to the Agassiz Dollar Store, Agassiz Fire Department, Agassiz-Harrison Observer, the Agassiz Library, Agassiz Produce, Agassiz Shoppers Drug Mart, Agassiz SuperValu, Barton’s Insurance, District of Kent, Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Society, Harrison Mills Regional Association, Dr. Madsen – Kent Veterinary Clinic, Ministry of Transportation, Royal Canadian Agassiz Legion, Safeway Canada

(Chilliwack), Scott’s Meats and Tapadera Estates And especially to Cheam Village – our fabulous hosts. And to the volunteers, the AgassizHarrison Terry Fox Run and the Terry Fox Foundation thanks you all for your hard work – we couldn’t have had such a great day without you all: Al Roberts, Alison Kipps, Bernie,Betty Allen, Bonnie Maitland, Bruce Turner, Carol Starrie, Darcy Striker, Darryl Martin, Debbie Hansen, Elinor Bell, Emee Wenk, Eric Fryer, Eve Pryor, Fran Froehlich, Frank Kipps, Gary Shanklin, Jane

Kivett, Jane Klody, Jay, Joanne Veltkamp, John Buckley, John McElroy, Karen Buckley, Ken Burningham, Leo Wenk, Lesley Ward, Lisette Nelson, Marilyn Warren, Maureen Wendt, Nancy Maclean, Renate Scjwanke, Ron Warren, Sam Nelson, Sheila Robertson, Terrill Scott, Wendy Clark and Wendy Martin. All to all those wonderful people who took part in the Terry Fox Run and are now part of the “Marathon of Hope," thank you all, from the Agassiz-Harrison Terry Fox Run and the Terry Fox Foundation. Elinor Bell

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When Guy Grenon heard there were a half million wine corks sitting at a recycler, he immediately knew he wanted at least some of them. “Half a million brand new, discarded corks,” he said. The surplus was the end result of a Jackson Triggs switch to screw caps for several of their wine labels. “What a waste,” he said. “I couldn’t help myself but take some. I filled my van.” But he didn’t know what to do with them. The corks are generally sent to Ontario to be recycled, he said. A fellow collector who heard about the treasure wasn’t interested because they are synthetic corks. Grenon jumped at the chance to salvage at least some of them, figuring he would be able to find a purpose for the corks himself. In total, Grenon left the recycler with 125,000 of the synthetic corks that day, the largest haul the cork collecting hobbyist has ever gathered. If it sounds like a lot of corks, it really is. They came in clear recycling bags of 1,000, giving Grenon 125 bags in all. Once he got them back home in Harrison Hot Springs, he began to think of all the possibilities. He had already been working with natural corks as a hobby. Grenon has been off work as a finishing carpenter for about four years, following an injury to his hand while on the job.

“I put a nail through my hand,” he said. “It has left me with chronic pain in my hand and kept me out of my trade.” Working with corks, creating trivets, coasters and most recently artwork, seemed like a good way to keep his hands busy for short periods of time, while using his design skills. In Quebec, he worked as a specialty cabinet designer, or artisanal. He had considered making furniture with the cork, maybe even a boat, but it was when he was in Minter Country Gardens speaking with Brian Minter that another possibility began to take shape. Minter mentioned the art department at the University of the Fraser Valley, and Grenon instantly knew that was the right place for the corks. Putting a large amount of material into the hands of creative people could result in something great, he said. Arrangements were made, and last Monday, UFV arrived in Harrison to collect the donation — happily. They took 100 bags of 1,000, leaving Grenon with a sizable amount to play with and think of his own creations. In his home, they sit beside barrels of other types of corks. Champagne, tequila and wine corks; granulated cork, caspulated corks, natural cork and more. They each have different attributes, and they each deserve a second purpose in life, in Grenon’s eyes.

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There are 30 billion bottles of wine consumed each year around the world. That’s a lot of cork — a very desirable product — getting thrown in the trash. To help cut down on unnecessary waste, Grenon has been collecting wine corks locally through numerous fine dining restaurants. “My goal of sharing this story is to take advantage of the donation, to get people more aware of cork recycling,” he said. Already, several local restaurants collect their own corks and accept their customers’ corks. Once a month, Grenon travels through Harrison and Chilliwack, picking up the donations from places like the Copper Room, Bravo and Frankie’s. In turn, they become everything from trivets and coasters to larger pieces of art. Currently, he’s experimenting with rock and cork. The larger donation to UFV was graciously accepted by sculpture instructor Brenda Fredrick, and she has assured him they will also be put to good use.

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d Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards Lions TV Bingo Thursday nights at 6 pm on ware at The Source - Chehalis Store & Ledoux Hard ages. If you are lucky enough to langu Lookout as Crackle experiments with world join us at Storytime at Agassiz Library have a preschooler in your daily life, come every Friday at 10:15 am. Free, drop in, fun! ram, Weds., Oct. 30, 2013 2-4pm. At Open House for the Youth Inclusion Prog . Family Parenting Place, 7272 Morrow Road e is hosting a Halloween Children’s mitte Com Bloom The Harrison Communities in ay, October 27th at Spirit Square in Costume Parade to be held at 2 pm on Sund ian, Terrill Scott, a costume parade, librar by ng readi Harrison. It will include a story In case of rain, bring an umbrella & cookies, books & a People’s Choice Pumpkin. meet at the Memorial Hall. Dec. 12th at 7 pm at the Agricultural Annual Community Carol Festival - Thurs., choirs, school choirs & small groups h churc by Hall. Christmas music presented with audience participation.

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Harrison Hike rs Group offer s 4 levels of hikes every W eds.(easy, light , moderate, strenuous) FM I call Ruth Al tendorf 604796-2084 Friendship Ho use Nickel Bi ngo on Mon. at 1 pm , Tues. Bridge at 12 Cribbage at 1 pm, Sit and Be :30 pm, Fit 10:30 am Mon. & Fri., Dr op-in Floor Cu rling 7 pm Thurs.

Bigfoot Toas tmasters Club meets at 7 pm every Mon . evening at th e Reformed Ch urch hall, 7452 Christian Morrow Rd. Visitors alway s welcome. Ag assiz contact: Laura Midan 604-796-9788 Coffee Break/ Story Hour a weekly Bibl Study for ladi e Kidz @ th es & e Cross - Harri am Agassiz Ch children 0-5. Weds. 9:30 son Elementa ristian Reform -Thurs. 6-7:30 ry ed pm Grades 4, on Morrow Ro Church 5&6 ad. FMI call or Registration & text 604-9974484 team leader Carol Cartmel 604-793-0171 l or gospelbras s@shaw.ca Council of Se Crafts • Games nior Citizens • Le sson Organizatio (COSCO) is an ns Better Be advocacy grou ginnings: Pre/ p devoted to improving post natal “The Quality education, nu of Life” for all trition & supp seniors. FMI ca ort. Lunch ll Ernie Bayer is pr ov id ed. Tues. @ 604-5769734 or emai l ecbayer@sh Morrow Rd. Ph 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 aw.ca one #604-796 -0313 Harrison Com munity Social Agassiz Harr ison Family Pa Club Dropin every Thur s. at Harrison renting Place: Meet friends, Hot Springs old & new! Pa Memorial Ha rents/caregive ll, 9:30 am: ca with their child rds, darts, gam rs & coffee. Cont re n 0 - 6 are welcom es Weds. & act e. Mon., Thurs. 9:30 am or Suzanne 60 Jacquie 604-796-3105 - 1 pm 7272 M 4-796-1269 Ta Rd. Phone #6 orrow 04-796-0313 ble Tennis at 12:30 pm Lea 604-796-0558

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An oral history project titled “Harrison – A Working Lake” is in the process of being completed by members of the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society. The goal will be to preserve an important part of our community history. Funding has been secured thanks to the federal grant “New Horizons for Seniors” and a provincial grant “BC Creative Communities”. The history goes back to the Gold Rush trail era. “Harrison – A Working Lake” will capture the stories of logging, transportation on the lake, homesteading, mining, fish and life in camp. Harrison Lake and the Harrison River were predominantly the first areas of pioneering in the Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs and Harrison Mills area. The Agassiz Harrison Historical Society is excited to begin this project and looks forward to tell-

ing the story of the men and women whose lives have been impacted by the Harrison. A host of volunteers will work this winter interviewing and then editing the transcripts. By May 2014, we will present an exhibit “HarrisonA Working Lake” at the museum telling the story of the working lake. We are inviting you to be part of this history and welcome you to join in and share your stories, whether large or small. The Historical Society will host an informational session to share the project and discuss how you can get involved, at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Agassiz -Harrison Museum. We look forward to you joining us. If you are unable to attend please phone the museum at 604-796-3545. Please let us know if you will need any assistance in transportation to the museum for this information session.

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Charles (Happy) Laton, Denny Perrault and Keith Ryer working the river in an undated photo.

Christian school celebrates 50 years of serving The Agassiz Christian School is celebrating 50 years of teaching Christian education in this community. They have a lot to celebrate. The school started in 1964 as a building that during the week was a small, oneroom school. On Sundays, it was converted to a church. Now, it's a full and functioning school with a large gym, a library, an art studio, computer lab, music program, as well as a wonderful space for a full community preschool program. The children in grades P-7 are from many different churches and backgrounds and are taught a "Christ-centered, child-focused education". Some grades are included in community sports with other schools in the area. They have a basketball/ hockey court, soccer field and playground for the children to be active on, and a full set of staff with many different talents to share with their students. Now, they are inviting the community to celebrate with them,

through an Anniversary Dinner and Drive on Friday, Oct 25 at 6 p.m. in the school gym. They are hoping to see alumni, family members and supporters alike. Past and present students will provide the entertainment. The school has a goal of raising $100,000. That funding will go toward paving, playground upgrade and roof repair. "It is a large goal, but look at what we have been able to accomplish for this community," said Christina Dieleman, a past student and parent of ACS. The whole school year will be used to raise this money, and they

are asking supporters of Christian education to prayerfully and generously give. Agassiz Christian is an independent school that relies on tuition and donations and hardworking volunteers to educate students and

maintain the property. In April of next year they will be holding a gala evening of music and dessert to share with supporters and dignitaries the total funds raised. For more information, phone 604-796-9310.

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Keeping safe in the mountains is an easy task Harrison Hiker returns to beautiful Blackcomb peaks How safe is it for seniors to partake in the “Peak 2 Peak” Alpine Experience? It is quite doable I would say. But just read the back of the lift tickets which tells everybody that there is no liability insurance – we are on our own! And, in an odd way, this makes the excursion safer because everybody, whatever age, realizes that it is up to us to watch out for ourselves. The gondolas are, of course, as safe as they can be and the rides are truly amazing. If you are alone when boarding, ask for assistance, since the gondolas keep moving ever so slightly. On the day my friends and I went, there was a large senior group going as well, which

was quite reassuring. It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining and the sky was blue. At the ticket counter we were told that there was snow on the mountain. They were right, but it was already melting when we arrived. This was, of course, a situation where we seniors have to be extra cautious, be it on the mountain or in front of our house! At this point, however, I should say that even with the slush I felt quite safe – without it, it would have been super safe. Arriving on the top of Blackcomb mountain and leaving the “landing pad” I walked over to the viewing area overlooking the gorgeous mountains, the lakes and the village far

below, gondolas gliding slowly from peak to peak. It truly was a priceless sight! After a while I sat down on one of the benches and did some people watching. There was a patch of snow we all had to cross. A young couple with the baby in the stroller had no problem whatsoever: They picked up the stroller, carried it over the snow and away they rolled. The same goes for a number of young children. They walked right through the snow, throwing snowballs at each other in the process! There was an elderly couple hanging onto each other for dear life but they, too, made it safely to the other side. And what about the senior group I had

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"When we enlarge our view of the world, we deepen our understanding of our own lives." This quote from the musician Yo Yo Ma, though a very simple sentiment, has always stuck with me. You could say that it sums up in just a few words, how learning more about our local and our global neighbours opens doors in both our minds and hearts. And you could say that it also is the philosophy behind holding a Community Social Justice Film Festival. Over three Thursday evenings, this small film fest will be held at Agassiz United Church. We begin on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. with the film, "8th Fire: It's time". This will take us on a journey through Aboriginal Country showing us why we need to fix Canada's 500 year-old relationship with Indigenous peoples; a relationship mired in colonialism, conflict and denial. 8th Fire draws from an Anishinaabe prophecy that declares that now is the time for Aboriginal peoples and the settler community to come together and build the '8th Fire' of justice and harmony. Its message: it is time to know your neighbours.. On Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m., we will be showing the film, "Defining Diversity, Creating Community". This film shares the stories of some of the people who have settled in Powell River from every corner of the world seeking

to offer assistance and before I knew it, I found myself in the gondola again, going back to the Whistler Mountain and the Village. Would I do it again? You bet, plans are being made already for this summer! And, if this is a safe excursion in the winter, it certainly should be safe in the summer! Finally, however, a word about the Whistler Valley trails. These trails are designed for the shared use of bikers and walkers, much like the ones in False Creek or around the seawall in Vancouver and if we, the seniors, are using them, extra caution is necessary. There is always the odd biker who just had the most thrilling downhill run of his life, is still pumped

The Community Social Justice Film Festival at Agassiz United Church will begin on Oct. 24 with a screening of 8th Fire: It’s Time.

a better life. There is not a city or town across Canada that is not facing this same issue of being a changing community as more and more new immigrants settle in our neighbourhoods. Does diversity make a healthy community? The concept of diversity is explored as the film chronicles both the positive and negative experiences of people as they have attempted to find their place in the continually transforming community of Powell River. There will be a settlement worker from Chilliwack Immigration Services, in attendance. Our final film of this series will be on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. and is called, "Taking Root: the Vision of Wangari Maathai. This tells the story of Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

She was a woman who ignored all obstacles around her to try to bring a positive change to her country of Kenya, beginning with the simple act of planting trees. She encouraged the women to plant trees and thus began a whole movement, called "The Green Belt Movement" Please join us for these film viewings! By donation only. Coffee and cookies served! Any donations received from the first two films will go to AgassizHarrison Community Services Food Bank and any received from the third film will go to Teryia, for a fourth grinder for the women in Mali. This series is sponsored and supported by Agassiz United Church and All Saints Anglican in Agassiz. For more info call 604-796-9705 or 604-796-0409.

Low Density Residential (Duplex) – R-2 zone to Low Density Residential 3 (Small Lot) – R-3 zone.

The document is available for review 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. 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 21, 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 October 8, 2013 to October 21, 2013, inclusive, in the Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC. Please direct your enquiries to the Manager of Development and Community Services at 604-796-2171. Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Debra Key Corporate Officer

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You may notice a few local scenes in this month’s showing at the Ranger Station Art Gallery. Agassiz-based artist Jonathan Sutton said he has been using familiar places – local skate parks, for example – to explore larger ideas. “I’ve wanted more and more to use local settings to reflect broader themes,” he said, using very specific local settings to “tell a wider narrative.” But there are other details that pull together some of his latest work,

on display at the gallery until Nov. 1. Each piece gives the viewer that feeling they’ve stumbled into a situation. And it’s quite a deliberate sense, Sutton explained. “The viewer is implicated in catching this moment, catching this image,” he said. “And it’s very temporary, this idea of catching something off guard.” Sutton’s love of photography shows through in the pieces, through play of light especially. “I’m really influenced by photography, that snapshot of a short moment in time,” he said. “And I’m very

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INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

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McCullough, Mervyn George Born in Agassiz June 12, 1929, passed away October 7, 2013 in Cheam Village with his family at his side. Merv is survived by his wife Minnie, his children Darrell (Julie), Pam (Brian), grandchildren Monica (Jamie), Dylan, Jen (Monte) and his daughter-in-law Diane. As well as great-grandchildren. Merv was a Correctional Officer with Corrections Canada at A.C.W.C., Elbow Lake, Mountain and Kent. In his younger years he played softball, coached senior girls softball as well as local softball and umped many games. He belonged to the Agassiz Fire Dept. for 30 yrs., the Elks Club and Masons in Agassiz. A regular blood donor; receiving , a certificate for donating over 100 pints of blood. He was well known in the community as the Ticket Man, selling lottery tickets for many years for the Elks Lodge. He was an avid BC Lions fan, attending many games. Merv was happiest when he was surrounded by his family, telling his stories, and sharing his special sense of humour. He will be missed by all of us. At his request, there will be no service.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

COMING EVENTS

GROW MARIJUANA COMMERCIALLY. Canadian Commercial Production Licensing Convention October 26th & 27th. Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com. Tickets 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

General Nursery Laborer Job includes general nursery labor such as weeding, pruning, fertilizing, loading trucks etc. Must be hard working, physically fit and willing to work in the elements. Hours of work are Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:00pm & some Saturdays. Job is seasonal full time from Feb-Oct. Starting wage $10.25/hr + 4% vac. pay.

Please drop off resumes at:

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES 188

LEGAL SERVICES

CERTIFIED WELDER required for Industrial Door Company in Port Kells area. Starting immediately. Wages to be determined as per experience. Please respond by fax to 604-888-8828 or email info@valmartdoors.com.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $30/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 257

DRYWALL

R&B RENO’S. Boarding, taping, spraying, drywall repairs, painting. No job too small. Call Les, 604391-1200/604-866-4594

PERSONAL SERVICES 173E

HEALTH PRODUCTS

Inline Nurseries at 49944 Yale Rd. East Chilliwack, BC V4Z 0B3

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GUARANTEED Job Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209

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LABOURERS

YARDING CREW Needed on Vancouver Island - Experience is an asset. Madil 071 operator, Hooktender, Landing bucker. Please forward resume to jessica@heli-log.com

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

CLASS 1 HIGHWAY LINE HAUL COMPANY DRIVERS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRADES, TECHNICAL

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for experienced welders. Competitive wages, profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through in hole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. Call Cindy for an appointment or send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca. 780-846-2231 (Office); 780-846-2241 (Fax).

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Class 1 Drivers for the SURREY area. Applicants must have a min 2 yrs industry driving experience.

We Offer Above Average Rates!

.Retro Design & Antiques Fair. Oct 20, 10am-3pm. 3250 Commercial Dr. Info:604-980-3159. Adm. $5.

To join our team of professional drivers please send off a resume and current drivers abstract to: careers@vankam.com For more info about Line Haul, call Bev, 604-968-5488

LOST AND FOUND

LOST necklace in Agassiz, if found please call 604-793-5335

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TRAVEL 74

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

ALL CASH Drink/Snack Vending Business Route. Complete Training. Small Investment Required. 1888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co

TRAVEL.............................................61-76

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HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)7235051 Edson,Alta

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

320

ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

300

LANDSCAPING

MOVING & STORAGE

374

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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

Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

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PETS 477

PETS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

High chair & crib w/ mattress, great cond. $150/pair OBO 604-796-3030

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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ANSWERS

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UNDER $200

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

RUBBISH REMOVAL

DISPOSAL BINS By Recycle-it

750

ROOM & BOARD

SUITES, LOWER

AGASSIZ - 3bdrm/1bath apt, covered parking, avail. immed. $850/mo +util. N/P 604-751-2191

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

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422 Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

RENTALS 706

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HARRISON, ROOM for rent on the lake, $550/m incl cable. Call (604)997-0332 or 604-491-8607

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 1-855-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

MISC. FOR SALE

Restless Leg Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour. Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

CHIHUAHUAS, tiny tea cups, ready to go now, 3 males. $700. Call 604794-7347

GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

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RENTALS

Wall unit, coffee end tables, electric stove, microwave & more household items. We’ve downsized! To inquire call: (604)491-3165

German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, father reg., gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, good guard dog/family pet. born aug 9. $700. 604-796-3026, no sunday calls

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

TREE SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

AGASSIZ- 2 BDRM condo, Responsible tenants, n/s, n/p. Ref Req. $750/m + DD (604)797-4473 Harrison Hot Springs, 1 bdrm, furnished, across from lake, bright, quiet, cable incl. n/s, n/p, $625/m. (604)853-4273

736

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

HOMES FOR RENT

Agassiz - 4 bdrm., 1 1/2 baths, jacuzzi, $900/m utils. incl. Ref’s req. Avail. Nov. 1 (604) 791-0095

836

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

836

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

6 - 50 Yard Bins

Starting from $99.00

Delivery & Pick-Up Included Residential & Commercial Service • Green Waste • Construction Debris • Renovations • House Clean Outs

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Land Act and Water Act Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land and Allocation of Water:

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

DEVELOPMENT PLAN PREPARATION Take notice that Zella Holdings Ltd. (Zella) of Abbotsford BC, has applied to the Provincial Government for a hydroelectric power project. The Crown land tenure covers: That part of Legal Subdivision 1, Section 29, Township 4, Range 27, West of the Sixth Meridian, New Westminster District and that parcel or tract of land in the vicinity of Lorenzetta Creek, together with unsurveyed foreshore or land covered by water being part of the bed of the Lorenzetta Creek, Yale Division of Yale District, containing 144.12 hectares, more or less.

The File Numbers that have been established for these applications are Land File 2410746 and Water File 2003546. Written comments regarding the Development Plan preparation should be directed to Zella Holdings Ltd. (#3-30528 Great Northern Ave., Abbotsford BC, V2T 6H4; rmowat@zellacorp.com; 604 746-7724), with a copy of all correspondence provided to the Project Lead, Veronica VillarSingh of Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (200-10428 153 St., Surrey BC, V3R 1E1; Veronica.VillarSingh@gov.bc.ca). Comments will be received until November 17th, 2013. Please quote the above file numbers when commenting. If you are a water licence holder, you must identify your water license number in your response. Zella may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations applications website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp to view the proposed Project Development Plan Template. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For more information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations regional office. 10/13W_Z10

851

TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS 1994 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 4 door, 5 spd, runs good, Aircared, ST#464. $1,995. 1996 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, auto, fully loaded, Aircared. ST#462 $2,495. 2000 DODGE NEON. 4 door, auto, sedan, Aircared, low kms. STK#467. $2,500. 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. 7 psger, runs good. ST#460. Only this week $2,900. 2000 TOYOTA COROLLA. 4 dr auto. STK#466. Only this week $3,500. 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 door, auto, low kms. ST#459. Only this week $3,900. 2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg auto, a/c, fully loaded, long wheel base. ST#437. $4,900. 2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. Only this week! $5,500. 2006 PONTIAC WAVE 4dr auto, sedan, low kms fully loaded Aircared. ST#353. $5,888. 2003 FORD ESCAPE 4dr, 4X4 auto. ST#377. Only this week $5,900. 2008 CHEV COBALT. 2dr, 5spd, runs gd ST#445. $5,900. 2007 FORD FUSION 4 dr, auto, loaded. ST#250. $5,995. 2006 SUZUKI SWIFT 4 dr, auto, low kms. Only this week! $4,900. 2006 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#387. Only this week! $6,500. 2004 CHEV TRAILBLAZER 4X4, auto, 7pass. Aircared. ST #457.Only this week $6,900. 2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, runs good. ST#364. $6,900. 2007 CHEV COBALT 4 dr, auto, low kms. ST#367. Only this week! $6,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. ST#383 $7,500. 2008 KIA SPECTRA 4 dr auto hatch back, fully loaded ST#352. $7,777. 2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, h/back, sunroof, auto. ST#366. Only this week! $9,900 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, very low kms, 82K only. ST#393. This week only! $10,500. 2008 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, auto, sunroof, leather, full load ST#442. $10,900. 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON 4 dr, auto. Only this week! $11,900. 2008 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, runs good. Only this week! $11,900. 2008 FORD ESCAPE, auto, fully loaded, low kms. ST#425. $11,900. 2009 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto. 5 passenger. ST#418. Only this week! $11,900. 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY, 4 dr, auto, loaded, ST#395 $13,900. 2006 FORD F350. Quad cab 4 X 4, auto, long box, diesel. ST#13. $14,900. 2007 GMC ACADIA 4 dr, 8 passenger, all wheel drive, runs good. ST#319. $14,900 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. Only this week! $15,900. 2009 JETTA TDi 4 dr, auto, leather, fully loaded. ST#402. Only this week. $17,900.

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

851 This area is situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Laidlaw BC, and along Lorenzetta Creek. The proposal includes the diversion of 0.6m^3/s of water from Lorenzetta Creek, which will be completely returned to the creek at about 50 meters of elevation. The water works included in the proposal are an intake/weir and intake pond, a water conveyance system, powerhouse and tailrace, and power line. Lower portions of the water conveyance system, as well as the powerhouse, tailrace and power line, are all located on Zella’s private property at 58751 McKay Rd, Laidlaw BC. The proposed point of diversion for the project is located at about 700 meters of elevation along Lorenzetta Creek, approximately 5.2 Kilometers upstream from the mouth of the creek.

TRANSPORTATION

TRUCKS & VANS 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT

No Accidents, Air Cared and just 2450.00 604-556-4242

2004 HUMMER H2, 4 dr, auto, 4 X 4, ST#384. Only this week, $13,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, long box, runs good ST#309 $14,900 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 160K. ST#310. $15,900 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4 x 4, auto, short box only, 162K. ST#826. $15,900. 2008 2007 FORD F150 XLT super crew, 4 X 4, auto, fully loaded. ST#348. $15,900. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $18,900. 2009 FORD F150 Crew cab, fully loaded $17,900.

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Arts

Folk legend Valdy brings story and song to Harrison

Meet the Pros October 2013

YOUR SOURCE FOR QUALITY LOCAL PROFESSIONALS

Valdy, born Valdemar Horsdal in Ottawa, has been part of the fabric of Canadian pop and folk music for over 34 years. A singer, guitarist and songwriter who captures the small but telling moments that make up life, Valdy will perform at the Harrison Memorial Hall Saturday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. He will be joined by Graham Wardrop, acclaimed as New Zealand’s finest finger style guitarist. Remembered for Play Me a Rock and Roll Song, his bitter-sweet memory of finding himself, a relaxed and amiable storyteller, facing a rambunctious audience at the Aldergrove Rock Festival circa 1968, Valdy has sold almost half a million copies of his 13 albums, has two Juno Awards (Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year), a total of seven Juno nominations and four Gold albums to his credit. One of Canada’s most influential songwriters, Valdy’s composition A Good Song was recorded under the title Just a Man by the venerable Quincy

Agassiz All Storage Valdy perfoms in Harrison on Oct. 19.

Jones (he sang lead on the recording). Play Me a Rock and Roll Song has been recorded by a few artists, including John Kay of Steppenwolf. Along the way, Valdy has taken his music to a dozen different countries, from Denmark to Australia and been an often-invited performer at the prestigious Kerrville Festival in Texas. TV appearances include Canada AM and Open Mike with Mike Bullard. Valdy has also been a panelist on Front Page Challenge, and played a lead role in an episode of The Beachcombers original series. Today, he is based on

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Salt Spring Island, where he lives with his wife Kathleen, three dogs and a large cat. All three children are grown, flown and doing famously living in or near Vancouver or Colorado. Last winter, Valdy was the featured performer on the CP Holiday Train. Fans enjoyed a lively, memorable show on the side of the tracks here in Agassiz, and across Canada. Valdy tickets are $22 and can be purchased by phone at 604-796-3664, online at harrisonfestival. com or in person at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison, or Agassiz Shoppers Drug Mart.

Easy access from Hwy 1 or 7 We have storage for:

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Tickets: Adults $25 Students $15

Call THE CENTRE BOX OFFICE for tickets:

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BUDGET MAINTENANCE • Power & Soft Wash • Gutter Cleaning • Painting • Reasonable Rates

Drop by 6438 Lougheed Hwy. (Corner of 7 & 9)

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• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility - all insurance company estimates written here

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FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS

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DISTRICT S C PAGE G COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING OCTOBER 2013

A BIG BLOOMIN’ THANK YOU to the Communities in Bloom volunteers for achieving 5-Blooms Provincially for 2013. People, Plants & Pride ... growing together.

http://www.district.kent.bc.ca/lik-communities-in-bloom.html

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT-IN-AID The District of Kent annually, may provide a one time phased in financial assistance (grant-in-aid, fee waivers, inkind services or loans) to assist registered non-profit societies to get started with their initiatives. Recognized local organizations that provide direct benefits to the District in terms of services, infrastructure and/or facilities to the community may receive limited financial support assistance. For additional information on whether your group or project is eligible, please refer to the District of Kent Financial Assistance Grant-In-Aid Information Package and Application form at www.district.kent.bc.ca/dh-departments-finance.html. Please note that the 2014 applications under the Operating Grant Funding (Type 1) must be submitted to the District of Kent Municipal Office by Friday, November 15, 2013. Questions regarding the financial assistance progra.m. may be directed to Ms. Judy Lewis, Director of Financial Services at 604-796-2235 or jlewis@district.kent.bc.ca.

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE DISTRICT OF KENT DRAFT OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN

On Thursday, November 21, 2013 the first draft of the District of Kent’s updated Official Community Plan (OCP) will be available for public input! The draft OCP will be presented by the District’s planning consultant, Urban Systems, at the Friendship House. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the presentation will start at 7:00 p.m. We encourage you to drop in to review the updated land use maps and OCP documents. District and Urban Systems staff will be available to provide information and answer any questions you may have.

Monday, October 28, 2013 Council Chambers 7:00 p.m.

THE FOLLOWING YARD WASTE MATERIALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT NO CHARGE tree branches or limbs up to 5” (125mm) diameter prunings • leaves • soil • discarded shrubs sand or fine gravel • grass sods & clippings NOTE: Residents will be required to separate wood waste, branches and prunings from soil or similar materials to process through a chipper. ALL OTHER MATERIALS ARE PROHIBITED Including tree stumps and branches greater than 5” (125mm)diameter, domestic refuse, animal waste and household hazardous wastes. For further information contact the Municipal Hall 604-796-2235 • www.district.kent.bc.ca

PRO D DAY HANG OUT

October 25 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages 5 - 12 years Carving Pumpkins, making masks, hangout with us instead of at home on the couch for this Halloween themed hang out.

Thursday, November 21, 2013, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. – Friendship House, 7272 Morrow Road, Agassiz

Saturday, November 9th, 2013 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM Hosted by the Agassiz Community Gardens Society

A great SSaturday project for your child (6 - 2 years). Oly’s Pet Connection is sponsoring this creative class where children can decorate crea their fish bowl and learn about how th tto care for their new pet. All supplies included including fish and food samples. Preregistration required. Nov. 2 - 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

DATE & LOCATION

FALL CLEANUP

Municipal Gravel Pit, Cemetery Road

FISH BO BOWL DESIGN

For more information on the Public Open House check out our PlaceSpeak project webpage is accessible through the District of Kent Website: www.district.kent. bc.ca or contact Darcey Kohuch, Director of Develop.m.ent Services at 604-796-2235.

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING:

2013 YARD WASTE EVENT

CHILDREN’S RECREATION

FITNESS / ACTIVITY CENTRE HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday - Friday 6:15 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

The Fitness / Activity Centre is CLOSED Monday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.

ADULT RECREATION

WCB OFA LEVEL 1 COURSE

Our current course is full but we are accepting names on a waitlist to offer another one this Fall! If your work requires the OFA Level 1 certification, please call the Fitness / Activity Centre at 604-796-8891 to have your name put on the list. Please provide the day of the week preference. If enough interest is generated, we will host an additional class.

FITNESS

BOOT CA.M.P - NEW TIME!

6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Begins November 14 Outside at the Fitness / Activity Centre Regular drop in fees apply or use your 3, 6 or 12 month pass!

FERNY COOMBE POOL LOST AND FOUND

All those items that were left at the pool this past summer are in the Lost and Found at the Fitness / Activity Centre. If you are missing some summer items, please stop by.

RED CROSS SWIMMING LESSONS

If your child took Red Cross Swimming Lessons this past summer and never received their progress report, these Report Cards are available for pick up at the Fitness / Activity Centre.

Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz BC V0M 1A0 • Tel 604.796.2235 • www.district.kent. bc.ca