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Sign agreement leads to lack of signs No-sign agreement dates back to 1990 in Agassiz Jessica Peters AGASSIZ OBSERVER
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During any election season, exPranger, who is running for cessive lawn signs can become an re-election after a two-term eyesore in many communities. break, said she will continue to But that hasn't been the case in follow the agreement. But she Comprehensive Agassiz for many years. added that everyone is free to do coverage of For the past several elections, what they choose. your 2014 the District of Kent has mostly re"Everybody is able to have a municipal election: mained a sign-free zone. voice," she said. "I will make my Coun. Lorne Fisher said the deown personal contribution to SEE MORE ONLINE cision to not post election signs the food bank or whatever charcame out of a "gentlemen's and laity has been chosen. If someone dies' agreement" many years ago. is new, they may choose to do That was in 1990, confirmed Sylvia signs, but they may also choose Pranger, a year she was running for council. to contribute to charity as well. It's not a preInstead of buying costly signs to put up scribed thing, we can choose to participate or around town, they decided to each donate $500 not."
She added that the money donated to the charity is not from campaign donations, but out of her own pocket. In addition to this habit of not advertising on lawns and other green space, the District of Kent has an election sign bylaw that states no signs can go up until 30 days before election day. That means, by law, signs could start going up today. And they probably will. Coun. Duane Post put up his signs last election, not knowing of the previous agreement. He told the Observer the agreement not to put up signs gives too much of an advantage to the better known candidates, and puts the newcomers at a disadvantage. "How are you supposed to get your name known?" he asked.
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The nomination deadline has passed, and the lists of candidates have been finalized for the upcoming elections. On Nov. 15, voters will go to the polls SCHOOL BOARD 78 (FRASER CASCADE) Agassiz-Harrison electoral area Number of seats: 3 Fiona Delcourt Cindy Ferguson Ron Johnstone * Leah Ochoa Rose Tustian * Marilyn Warren Canyon electoral area Number of seats: 1 Tom Hendrickson (acclaimed) Hope electoral area Number of seats: 3 Marv Cope * Kerri Duplessis Pat Furness * Robert Genaille John Koopman Linda McMullen * Heather Stewin
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up to the plate," he said. When Schwichtenberg began There are a few long-standing his work as a councillor, his names missing from children were the lists of candidates younger and his running a campaign family farm was locally. not as large as it is Holger Schwichtenberg today. will not be running for The time has re-election as a councillor come for him to in the District of Kent. focus on both of He had served as a those more, he councillor for three stated, as well as consecutive terms, for SCHWICHTENBERG continuing to work a total of nine years. A with the BC Dairy lot has changed over Association. that time, and much has been "It does take its toll," he said. accomplished, he said. "I'm going to miss the people "I think that after nine years, that I work with, a lot of the for things to work properly you staff and fellow councillors. I have to have new people step wish the new council well."
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He noted that the District has accomplished "a lot of good work" over the past few years, from updating the Official Community Plan and the DCCs, to creating long lasting projects such as the Community Recreation and Culture Centre and the trail system that loops around much of Agassiz, including the Schwichtenberg farm. "I'm quite proud of that," he said. Schwichtenberg is a second generation municipal politician. His father, Guenther Schwichtenberg, sat as a councillor and as mayor in the District of Kent in the past. news@ahobserver.com
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But one commenter wasn’t getting too excited about the lack of election signs. The Observer informally polled its Facebook “It’s coming,” said Keith Myles. “Soon as one is audience to see how they feel about the lack of put up it will all start.” signs, especially when compared to cities where He may be right. prolific signage is evident at every intersection. After council on “Looks better,” wrote Tuesday night, Fisher Michael Shaw. “No and Post poked a bit of waste of materials clut“I think that they were ahead fun at each other, wontering the streets.” dering which of the two of their time when they Others noted that signs would be the first to dig don’t play a big role decided to not do signs.” out their old signs. in choosing council Both agreed that signs members. around town could help “Signs don’t make a spark interest in the difference to my vote, election, and by extenLeah Ochoa so that’s just fine with sion boost voter turnme,” answered Rebecca out. Wood. In 2011, the proEven school board trustee candidate Leah vincial voter turnout was 29.55%. In Agassiz, Ochoa weighed in on the discussion. voter turnout was 27.8%, with 932 voters cast“I like the idea of not creating extra waste,” ing ballots out of a potential 3,346. In Harrison she said. “I think that they were ahead of their Hot Springs, turnout was 60.5% with 691 voters time when they decided not to do signs. We live turning up at polls out of a potential 1,141. in a digital era that we can utilize so why not news@ahobserver.com utilize it?”
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Purchase made possible through Wayward Pines funds Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
District staff have found a fitting way to spend the funds earned from allowing the filming of Wayward Pines in Agassiz – a mobile stage. On Tuesday night, a shorthanded council voted in favour of purchasing the stage, for a price of $159,030. Coun. Lorne Fisher and Mayor John Van Laerhoven voted for the purchase, and Coun. Duane Post voted against it. Councillors Darcy Striker and Holger Schwichtenberg were both absent from the meeting. “This will be a legacy project,” said Kerry Hilts, director of recreation and community services, and could be used at numerous community events in many different locations. A small number of staff members within public works and the recreation department will be trained in moving, setting up, operating and breaking down the stage. The stage can be set up in 30 minutes and is self contained. It is 24’ by 20’ and can be expanded up to 40’ by 24’. It will include sound, lights, stairs, skirts, windfalls and a generator. The cost included training and support. Staff researched mobile stage companies, and spoke with staff at other small B.C. communities which have bought them in the past, including Fernie and Mackenzie. Both of those municipalities are happy with their purchase, Hilts said. “I think it’s a little bit too much money,” said Post. “It’s a great piece of equipment to have but $160,000 is a bit much.” He asked council to consider a smaller model, for about $110,000. The stage is being bought from a company in Quebec called Stageline. Hilts noted that in their research they found there aren’t many companies offering the same equipment in Canada, and had to look out of province. The money to purchase the equipment will come directly from money earned through the filming of Wayward Pines on Pioneer Ave. The District received $309,500 and earmarked about $200,000 for the improvement of parks and the downtown area. In addition to having the stage for their own use, the District will be able to rent out the stage. Similar stages rent for about $4,000 a day, Hilts noted, providing an offshoot revenue for the municipality.
Upgrades needed In the same meeting on Monday night, council read a letter from the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society. The museum, which is located downtown on Pioneer Ave., was built in 1893 and is one of the last wooden structure train stations left in Canada. The volunteer organization is requesting some assistance with the upkeep of the building. Council agreed unanimously to consider spending some of the remaining WWP funds on helping with the upgrades. news@ahobserver.com
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Don’t over-promise Here’s a simple request for candidates seeking election in the upcoming school board and municipal election: Only promise what you can deliver. That might seem an obvious request. But all too often, candidates vow to achieve things they clearly cannot. They either fail to provide the true cost of their promise, or they promise something outside the legal mandate of the office they seek. Call it enthusiasm. Call it lack of experience. Either way it doesn’t serve the voter. For example, there are some fairly severe limits on what a municipality can and cannot do. It must work within the provincial legislation that governs its existence. A promise to silence every train whistle within the city boundaries might sound attractive, but trains are a federal responsibility. municipal councils can’t make them do anything. Likewise, a promise by a school board candidate to hire more teachers won’t happen without an explanation of where the money to pay for those new employees will come from. And school districts cannot, by provincial law, run a deficit. Which brings up the second point: Money. Rarely does a promise come without a cost, and candidates have an obligation to identify what that cost will be. A promise to double the number of parks in a municipality, for example, might draw support. But what will maintenance cost, and what impact will the removal of that land from the tax base have on a municipality’s finances? A promise to cut taxes, or freeze them, must also include details on where the cuts in services will come or alternate revenue found. None of this is to suggest candidates can’t have ideas or voice creative and imaginative solutions But they have an obligation to voters to ensure that what they promise is practical – or more particularly, possible. And we as voters have the responsibility to do the research and ask the tough questions to ensure these lofty ideas have some grounding in reality. – Black Press
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Time for truth in B.C. treaty talks B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – Three years ago, long-time chief and band administrator Sophie Pierre sought an extension of her term leading the B.C. Treaty Commission and gave a warning. The federal and provincial government should start taking this long and costly effort seriously or “shut ’er down.” Last week Pierre wound up her sixth and final year as chief commissioner on a slightly more hopeful note. This year, the Tla’amin Nation in the Powell River area and the Yale First Nation in the Fraser Canyon had their treaties proclaimed by Ottawa. They join the Maa-nulth First Nations on Vancouver Island and
the Tsawwassen First Nation in leaving behind the Indian Act and the courts to get on with self-government. Tsawwassen in particular has moved ahead aggressively. Its shopping centre development near the ferry terminal is one of the largest commercial projects in the province right now. All of these treaties were negotiated despite multiple overlapping territorial claims around them, and similar progress has been made with the Tsimshian First Nations on the North Coast and elsewhere. The need for aboriginal people to work out their overlapping claim issues between themselves was the focus of the commission’s 22nd annual report. In it, former chief commissioners Miles Richardson of the Haida Nation and Steven Point of the Sto:lo Nation added their influential voices, urging aboriginal
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communities to consider them shared territories, rather than clinging to ancient tribal rivalries. Another hopeful sign is that after seven years of commissions and studies, the federal government has finally given its negotiators a mandate to negotiate fisheries. This is the main reason why the Tla’amin waited five long years for Ottawa’s blessing after their treaty had been hammered out. This year’s landmark decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, recognizing Tsilhqot’in Nation title in the remote Nemiah Valley, has also got the attention of Victoria and Ottawa. Pierre noted the “flurry of activity” by Premier Christy Clark in seeking reconciliation, which will culminate this month with a formal apology for the hanging of Tsilhqot’in chiefs 150 years ago. Pierre said this court ruling “should destroy any lingering thoughts that this issue is not of the
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utmost importance, and provide the necessary investment, both financial and time commitment, to reach satisfactory conclusions.” That’s the good news for B.C.’s thorniest historical problem, the lack of treaties across most of the province. It’s also becoming clearer that the Tsilhqot’in ruling is unique. It’s unlikely to be repeated by most other First Nations, even if they are willing and able to spend the years and millions to enrich lawyers in pursuit of it. Here’s the bad news. As of this year, the B.C. Treaty Commission has paid out $627 million to First Nations to support treaty negotiations. Most of that is in the form of loans, which are to be repaid out of the cash settlements that Ottawa contributes to settle modern treaties. Pierre acknowledges that some communities are close to OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.
completing treaties, but their debt has climbed to near what Ottawa is offering. This would leave them free but broke. Others are just “spinning their wheels” with no real hope of achieving a treaty, Pierre said. The commission is calling for an “exit strategy” for these communities, starting with loan forgiveness that would allow them to pursue economic activity. There are First Nations, Westbank and Osoyoos prominent among them, which are thriving without treaties. Haida and Klahoose have developed successful forest products businesses as they move toward self-government. Federal and provincial governments must recognize the successes, and the failures. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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'Let's all give our local politicans pats on the back' Once again, like clockwork, Tom Fletcher takes exception to the Union of BC Municipalities(UBCM). This year, his exception leans towards all the local opposition to pipelines and oil production. It is true that these issues are outside the mandate of municipal jurisdiction and
under the Federal control of the National Energy Board (NEB) and the Conservative Harper government. Tom Fletcher, a wellknown supporter of these projects, believes that B.C. MLA Andrew Weaver, alone can provide all the opposition needed to combat the NEB, even though it's outside his
jurisdiction as well. Though Weaver is doing a miraculous job alongside Federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May, the two of them alone are kept buried by the propaganda, and the literally, hundreds of millions of dollars of large multinational oil companies, and paid journalists, like Tom
Fletcher. How dare local politicians stand for clean air, water, and people's health. How dare local politicians stand against the 61 million tons of greenhouse gas produced from the oil sands. How dare local politicians stand against the 185 billion liters of clean water used in
Bitumen production. Let's give all our local politicians a big pat on the back for standing outside their realm, and doing the job that our federal politicians are supposed to, but fail to, because their own personal agendas are better represented by the economy, rather than the
Nuclear-free zones worked for Kiwis Re: Oil protest a slippery slope for cities (B.C. Views, Oct. 9). Tom Fletcher took a snide swipe at local politicians and municipal councils that declared their jurisdictions to be nuclear weapons-free zones. "Did they really think we're that stupid?" he asks. Fletcher should know better than to denigrate the power of grassroots democracy and nowhere is it more powerful than at the local level. This was unquestionably demonstrated in New Zealand where, in the early 1980s, a conservative prime
minister named Rob Muldoon ignored the overwhelming public opinion that New Zealand should not host nuclear-powered or nucleararmed foreign warships. Ignoring the ever-louder public protest, Muldoon continued to invite U.S. warships to visit New Zealand harbours and used his majority National government to run rough-shod over the will of the people. Kiwis turned to their local governments to give effect to their anti-nuclear principles.
Municipality after municipality voted to become nuclear free and they posted signs on their municipal boundaries. Labour Party leader David Lange was no fool. He read the writing on the signs and promised that if his party became the government, he would ban all nuclear-equipped warships from New Zealand waters. In 1984 Labour swept into power in a landslide and followed through on Lange's promise. New Zealand is a small peaceful country in the South Pacific but Kiwis stood
The Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an All Candidates Debate Harrison Hot Springs: Tuesday, October 28 at the Memorial Hall from 7 - 9 pm. Agassiz: Tuesday, November 4 at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall from 7 - 9 pm. Questions may be submitted by email to: info@harrison.ca or mailed to: PO Box 429 Harrison Hot Springs BC V0M 1K0 from now until Friday, October 24th at 4 pm.
up against the superpower bully tactics of Ronald Reagan and the U.S. military. New Zealand took a beating economically but stood by its principle of opposing Cold War super-power nuclear alliances. To this day New Zealand proudly remains nuclear-free and an example to the world. The strategy may have been less successful in B.C. but there is nothing stupid about the effort nor the intent of the passionate British Columbians who tried. Chris Conway
health of our nation, our children's future, and our environment. Maybe Tom Fletcher should stick to his jurisdiction, as a journalist, instead of a paid fiction writer, and leave that to Thomas C. Clarke. Art Green, Hope
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8 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, October 16, 2014
Village of Harrison Hot Springs
Bridge Rollover
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor and four (4) Councillors, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
MAYOR – One (1) to be elected Surname FACIO KISS ALLEN
Usual Names Leo Zoltan John
Residential Address or Jurisdiction 522 Driftwood Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BC 531 Echo Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BC 398 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC
COUNCILLOR – Four (4) to be elected Surname BUCKLEY JACKSON HANSEN WOOD HOOPER PIPER REYERSE GHEZESAN MITCHELL
Usual Names John Allan John S. Ed Ray Samantha Sonja Leslie Terry
Residential Address or Jurisdiction 515 Cottonwood Place, Harrison Hot Springs, BC 532 Cottonwood Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BC 411 Miami River Drive, Harrison Hot Springs, BC 438 Eagle Street, Harrison Hot Springs, BC 404 Miami River Drive, Harrison Hot Springs, BC 563 Echo Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BC 312 Lillooet Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BC 811 Ramona Place, Harrison Hot Springs, BC 433 Miami River Drive, Harrison Hot Springs, BC
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs on: Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following location: Harrison Hot Springs Elementary School, 501 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as follows: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Village of Harrison Hot Springs Council Chambers, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC
ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners.
MAIL BALLOT VOTING Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR • expect to be absent from the Village of Harrison Hot Springs on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunity. REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: Before 4:00 pm on November 13, 2014, you must submit the following information to the Village Office in person or by mail to PO Box 160, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs BC, Telephone: 604-796-2171, Fax: 604-796-2192 or email info@harrisonhotsprings.ca : 1. Full name, 2. Residential address, 3. Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors), 4. Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at Village office, OR (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package, 5. If you are not on the list of electors, to ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector. The Village of Harrison Hot Springs will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about October 27, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014. It is the obligation of the person applying to vote by mail ballot to ensure that the mail ballot is received by the Chief Election Officer within this time limit. Debra Key, Chief Election Officer
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The Agassiz-Rosedale bridge was temporarily closed last Thursday afternoon, following a vehicle rollover on the south end.
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B.C. hospitals ‘not ready’ for Ebola, nurses warn Province will review protocols, step up training Jeff Nagel
tient arrived in Texas with the virus and later died. B.C.'s nurses are "legitimately scared" A nurse there subsequently tested about Ebola but haven't been adequate- positive for the virus although it's unly trained to safely treat patients and clear how she was exposed. avoid risking themselves or spreading "Given the concern over the breakthe deadly virus to the broader popula- down of infection control we heard tion, according to their union president. from Texas it is really appropriate for B.C. Nurses Union president Gayle us to double up on that and make sure Duteil detailed her concerns Tuesday people who are going to be on the front in a letter to regional health authorities lines are confident and competent and after three suspected Ebola cases turned comfortable putting the equipment on up in Lower Mainland hospitals but and particularly in taking it off," Kendwere ultimately ruled out. all said. Duteil said Fraser Health and other The risk from Ebola to the general health regions are "not ready" to re- public in B.C. is "vanishingly small, if spond to the arrival of an Ebola case. not zero," he added. A union survey found nurses in units Kendall praised the past bravery of designated to isolate and treat Ebola health care workers in dealing with patients haven't yet been outbreaks such as SARS and sufficiently trained in using pointed to HIV as a precprotective gear to avoid inedent where fear of exposure fection. at times threatened to hinder Duteil is calling for imtreatment. mediate action to plug gaps Unlike airborne viruses, in Ebola response planning, Ebola can only be caught along with detailed simulathrough direct contact with tions for front line staff. bodily fluids of a patient who "This cannot wait until has symptoms. DR. KENDALL there is another suspected Fraser Health's head of infeccase in an ER within the tion control previously predictprovince," she said. "If the health system ed the region would successfully isolate wants our members to put themselves and contain any Ebola patient arriving at risk of exposure to a deadly disease in the region at its designated hospital we expect that every reasonable precau- – Surrey Memorial. tion be put in place on a priority basis." Vancouver Coastal Health Authority Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry hasn't identified a primary hospital to Kendall acknowledged more must be take suspect cases, instead expecting all done and said he will co-chair a com- sites to be ready. mittee to review protocols and coordiAlthough suspect patients in B.C. to nate efforts by the health authorities. date have turned out not to have Ebola, "Our first priority will be on estab- public health officials expect health lishing the processes to familiarize or workers here will be confronted with refamiliarize health care workers with the real thing. personal protective equipment so if More suspect cases are also likely they have to use it they can use it safely since about 40 people a month arrive and confidently," Kendall told reporters. here from West Africa and some are He said health authorities may dis- likely to display flu-like symptoms – agree with the BCNU assessment that two factors that trigger isolation pendthey are unprepared. ing further assessment. But Kendall said the handling of each The BCNU letter warns the union of the three recent suspect cases – two has advised members to only care for of which were hospitalized in Surrey suspected Ebola patients if they've been and Vancouver before being ruled out provided proper equipment and train– turned up some issues in need of im- ing. provement. He described those cases as It also urges improved procedures on low to medium risk. cleaning and handling garbage, protoNorth American anxiety about the cols on handling the deceased and asks disease outbreak that has killed thou- what contingency plans will be in place sands in West Africa soared after a pa- when ERs are already full. BLACK PRESS
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Plan to visit Kilby Historic Site this Halloween season. The site is planning another Kids Halloween Party, on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The party includes crafts, games and ghoulish activities for kids of all ages. Regular admission applies. For more information about Kilby, visit www.kilby.ca.
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The annual Harrison Mills Country Quilt Show runs throughout the weekend at Harrison Mills Community Hall. The quilt show features works made by quilters from around the Fraser Valley and right in Harrison Mills. The event features a raffle
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If you love beer, then next weekend is the perfect time to wet your whistle. Tourism Harrison is bringing back the successful Harrison Beer Festival, hosting 23 different breweries at the two-day event. The festival features three events. There is the Cask Night on Friday, Oct. 24 and the Harrison Beer Festival and the Oktoberfest Dance on Saturday, Oct. 25. Last year, 1,200 litres of beer was poured to about 800 attendees. This year, 23 breweries will be bringing along 70 different types of beer for guests to choose from. Some of those brewers will be traveling long distances to celebrate in Harrison Hot Springs, including Mill St. Brewery in Ontario. This is a licensed event open to those 19 years of age and over. Visit www.tourismharrison.com for ticket information.
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Community
Carriers deserve a day off Staff hits the streets in appreciation
Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
If Joanne Beeke ever stops smiling, we'd like to hear about it. The 11-year-old Observer newspaper carrier was certainly all giggles last Thursday, when she met up with me and the Oberver’s ad rep Sarah Virteau. And why wouldn't she be happy? The two of us were assigned to cover her route for the day. Her 100-plus newspaper route weaves its way through suburban Agassiz. Beeke was one of dozens and dozens of Black Pres carriers, drivers and supervisors PETERS that were surprised with the day off with pay, with invites to lunch, and with presents. Why? Because without the people who deliver the newspaper, we wouldn't be where we are today. Beeke told us she's been delivering for just about a year, with the support of her mom — and let's face it, a lot of our carriers get a big helping hand from their families. And sure enough, while we were packing up our carrier bags with bundles of newspapers, Beeke's mom was packing up the family's other paper route. This is a family dedicated to delivering papers on time! Thankfully for us, last Thursday was a beautiful, sunny fall day. We walked and drove the route with determination to get it just right, double checking the router list and then triple checking, just to be sure. As I look out the Observer's office window today, and see all the grey clouds and wet roads, I'm thinking about all the carriers who are gearing up for a wet and cold winter season. They'll be tromping through the streets in galoshes, navigating staircases and looking for addresses and mailboxes, often in the dark. While we couldn't possibly take over every carrier's route, and all the thousands of papers they safely deliver for us each week, we are most grateful for everything you do. Thank you! And to our readers, this is the perfect time to thank your carrier, not just in words, but by making sure the pathway to your house is clear, your address is visible, and there's a proper container for delivery. And next time you see your carrier, remember a few words of encouragement go a long way. You may just get a big smile in return. news@ahobserver.com
CELEBRATE CRAFT CELEBRATE CRAFT BEER MONTH MONTH BEER in Harrison Harrison Hot Springs in Hot Springs th October 26 th & 27thth October 24 & 25
FRI. OCT.24 26th - -Cask Cask Night FRI. OCT. Night TH
its British pubtheme, theme, will withwith its British pub will have three local breweries host 6 breweries, plus live music! offering 3 unique brews.
SAT. OCT. 25th -THarmed with SAT. OCT. 27 - armed your Harrison Beer with your Harrison BeerFestival Festival tasting glass, tasting mug,compare compare 1522 of ofnest BC’s fi nest breweries. BC’s fi breweries. End the End the day with great music, day with great music, great beer & a great time great beer & a great time at at the Oktoberfest Dance. the Oktoberfest Dance. JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER
Joanne Beeke, 11, stands by her newspaper carrier box last Thursday. Beeke was chosen to have her Agassiz route covered by the newspaper staff for Carrier Appreciation Week.
On the waterfront at the St. Alice Hall. For prices, tickets & event details: www.harrisonbeerfest.com
KNOW THE NEW RULES 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING Third party advertising is any election advertising not sponsored by a candidate or elector organization. If you advertise as a third party from September 30 to November 15 in the 2014 Local Elections, you have new rules to follow under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act.
■ You must register with Elections BC as a third party sponsor before conducting any advertising.
■ You must include your name and contact information on all advertising. ■ You must not sponsor advertising by, or on behalf of, a candidate or elector organization. More information on the new rules is available at elections.bc.ca/lecfa. Registration forms and the Third Party Sponsor Guide to Local Elections in B.C. can be downloaded at the Third Party Sponsors page. Media outlets cannot publish or transmit election advertising on General Voting Day, Saturday, November 15, 2014.
elections.bc.ca/lecfa JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER
An Agassiz doorway featuring a decorative tin for safe delivery of their newspaper.
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Community Corner October 2014 Community Events
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& Hope. rubycreekartgalle nity Services Agassiz October 24 & 25. Agassiz-Harrison Commu n Registratio Harrison Beer Festival -th with cask night, a mon Food Bank Christmas Hamper Beer t Craf BC per, Celebrate a Food Bank Christmas Ham an evening - In order to secure registration period registration is required. The 15 till Wednesday, ber Octo is from Wednesday, ions will be accepted November 12th. No registrat am Ave. to register after these dates. Visit 7086 Che Identification for BC and be sure to bring your Proof of Household all Household Members and Income. Fundraiser Kent-Harrison Foundation at Jimmy’s Pub. $15 Friday, October 17th at 6 pm ilent Auction, 50/50 gets you a beer and a burger. S door or call 796the draws, Spirit Basket. Tickets at 3646
8th Annual Agassiz Christian School e - Thursday, Driv & ner Din g isin Fundra us for a delicious
eries and beer festival with BC Craft brew entertainment. FMI German Okoberfest with live 604-796-5581 call or com fest. beer ison visit harr ty - Saturday, Oct Kilby Kids Halloween Par 11 am to 4 pm. from 26 ber Octo day, 25 and Sun er hunt, games, eng scav ky spoo est, cont Costume Road, Harrison Kilby 215 ts! trea and s crafts, prize 9576 796604call or .ca kilby visit Mills. FMI
join October 23. You are invited to pm in the school pasta dinner, beginning at 6:00 the dinner. We ge for gymnasium. There is no char e! look forward to seeing you ther n House - Friday, Ope lery Gal Art ek Ruby Cre evening of music, An . 9pm 6pm from October 24 Hwy. Between heed Loug 1 5861 dance, & art.
hosts the Communities in Bloom day, October Sun ade Par e tum Halloween Cos Springs,
Harrison Hot 26th at 2pm at Spirit Square in ll the Librarian will Terri (Hot Springs rd. & Esplanade). there will be cookies, read a Halloween story and books for families. and , pkin pum people’s choice meet at Memorial Hall, Bring an umbrella if it rains & Harrison.
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2014. PO Box applications is October 31, ions and guidelines Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0. Applicat foundation.com ison are available on-line at kentharr
Groups and Activities
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ch Dinners - Come join us for a free home cooked meal. Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm. 7571 Morrow Rd, ACS gym. No expectatio ns, enjoy community companionship. Families & all ages welcome.
Free nursery by reservation as well. For info & reservations call Raye 604-869-5420
• Agassiz Harrison Community Driv ers Program - A community based volunteer drive
r program providing rides to all local, Fraser Valley & Lower Mainland medical appointme nts & other personal services. Always looking for more drivers. Call 604-798-6228, email agharcom mdrivers@ outlook.com or visit 7046 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz.
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day Painters est.1961 - Meets every Mon. from 11 am - 3 pm at Agas siz United Church. FMI call Linda 604-794-5554
• Harrison Community Social Club Drop -in • The Harrison-Kent Community Sing every Thurs. at Harrison Hot Springs Memorial ers Meet every Hall,
9:30 am: cards, darts, games & coffee. Monday at 7:00 pm at the Memorial Contact Hall. FMI call Carol at 604-796-2749. Jacquie 604-796-3105 or Suzanne 604-7 96-1269. • T.O.P.S. - Meets Thursdays at 9:30 am, • or 5:45 Friendship House Nickel Bingo on Mon. at pm., at the Agassiz Christian Church. 1 pm, Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm, Sit Be Fit 10:30 am Mon. & Fri., Drop-in Floor and • Agassiz-Harrison Community Serv Curling ices 7 pm Thurs. Thrift Store - We’re looking for volunteers ! Open Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. • Kent-Harrison Arts Council - KHAC Feel free meets to come by 6919 Cheam Avenue or call 604-796- the third Sunday of each month. FMI call (604) 9932 FMI. 796-8604 or email us at kentharrisonarts council@ shaw.ca • Royal Canadian Legion - Hosts dropin “Fun Darts” every Mon. at 4 pm & Fri. at 8 pm, Players • Harrison International All-weather Tennis needed, arrive early to register. Cribb Club - Drop-in tennis at 8 am daily at the age Spring Non-members welcome. Call 604-796-23 daily. Park tennis complex. All are welcome. Good fun 32 and exercise is guaranteed at no cost. FMI • Harrison Hikers Group - Offers 4 levels contact of John Allen 796-9117 hikes every Wednesday (easy, light, moderate, strenuous) FMI call Ruth Altendorf 604-7 96-2084 • Jam Session - Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm - 10:30pm by • Knitting/Crochet Sisters Group donation. Projects Everyone welco for worthy causes. Contact Alice 604-7 me, bring an instrument and a 96-3060 or friend! OAP Hall, Friendship Hall. FMI call Derry at email agisborne@shaw.ca 604-796-1084 • Agassiz Al-Anon. - Is someone’s drink ing • Lions TV Bing affecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-7 o - Thursday nights at 6 pm 96-9865 or on Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The Anne 604-793-3103 Source - Chehalis Store & Ledoux Hardw are • Agassiz Elks Lounge - 1824 #9 Hwy, open • The Chill daily 3pm till closing. Everyone welco iwack MS Multiple Sclerosis Selfme Help Group - Meets every third Wednesday • Agassiz-Harrison Garden Club - Meet of second Wednesday of each month from s the each month from noon to 2pm at the lunchroom Oct-July of the Royal Cafe 45886 Wellington in the foyer of the Ag Hall at 7:30 pm. St., Chilliwack. FMI 604-796- New members welcome. FYI call Owen at 6043291 or 604-796-2423 795-5216
HARRISON MILLS COUNTRY Agassiz Campus Sunday, 10:30 am Kids’ Ministry Meeting at the Ag Hall 6800 Pioneer Ave. www.central365.org
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Early Years co-ordinator looking for feedback FOR THE OBSERVER
• Agassiz-Harrison Lions - Meet at 7 pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Lion’s • Hooked on Books: Agassiz Library Book Den in the Ag-Rec Hall, 6800 Pioneer Ave. FMI call Club takes place on the third Thursday of every Joey at 604-796-9951 month, starting at 6:30pm at the Agas siz Library. • Hope Christian Women’s Club Brunch Love to read and want to
• Stitch “n” Rip - Every Tuesday from 9 am - 1 pm. Come to the Harrison Mills Hall with any unfinished sewing, stitching, knitti ng projects, etc. FMI call Kim 604-796-2336.
Committee polling community Kim Verigin
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talk about what reading? You don’t have to be a member, you’re just drop in when you can. Pick up the book at the any time before the meeting and get library ready to share your opinions!
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Brian Bentley and Ed Bell present Jack Striker (middle) with the disturber stick. This marks the end of another great season for the Agassiz Harrison Senior Mens golf club.
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Have a Quilt you would like to show? For more information please contact Mary at 604-796-9261 Or Kim at cabinfever@telus.net Harrison Mills Community Hall 1995 School Road, Harrison Mills, BC
The Agassiz Harrison Early Years wants to hear from you if you are a parent or caregiver with children aged six and under. Why? The Early Years Committee and its partners’ number one goal is ensuring your children are receiving quality run programs, events and services that will enrich their lives. Families grow up and move on. New families come in and other families move away. The needs of our Agassiz and Harrison families are ever changing. We want to make sure that these services are meeting your needs. A small survey has been created to get to know your young family. Are you aware of the many services, programs and events offered within the Agassiz/Harrison area? Are you satisfied with the range of services provided and did you and your child have a good experience? What are some of the reasons why you do not attend programs and events? If you have a great idea for a program, service or
event now would be the time to tell us in the survey. This survey is a great opportunity to contribute at a community wide level. There is both an electronic version on surveymonkey as well as a paper format. The electronic link can be found at www.surveymonkey.com/S/MHR7MT6. If you prefer to fill out a paper survey you can find one at The District of Kent Cultural and Recreation Centre, Agassiz Harrison Community Services and the Agassiz Library. When you fill out a survey you have an opportunity to enter a draw to win a basket full of goodies. Your name will not be associated with your survey as all entries are anonymous. Please encourage others to fill out the survey as well. The more information we receive the better we will be able to serve the needs of our young families. The deadline to fill out the survey is midnight on Friday, Oct. 31. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Early Years co-ordinator, Kim Verigin at AGHS_ECD@yahoo.com or 604 796 8774.
Local areas could see rise in diabetes Diabetes is a serious chronic condition affecting the body’s ability to produce and/or to use insulin properly. Even when well treated, diabetes can lead to a number of disabling or life-threatening complications. According to the most recent Fraser Health profile of the Agassiz/Harrison health area, over six per cent of the population has been identified as being diabetic. In just the last year, 82 new cases were diagnosed. It is projected that this area, like others in Canada, will see a significant rise in new diagnoses by the end of the decade. Many more people (about one in five) are prediabetic and do not know it. This number is of concern because many people with pre-diabetes will develop type 2 diabetes so having your blood glucose levels tested and learning about your risks is important. To support you and your family in preventing or managing pre-diabetes, the Agassiz Community Health Centre will be hosting a public information day on Friday, Nov. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Recreation and Cultural Centre (formerly called the Fitness/Activity Centre), 6660 Pioneer Ave. You will be able to have your blood glucose tested, have access to advice from health professionals, learn about activity programs available at the Fitness Centre and gather important information to take home and read. Pre-diabetes is really an “early warning system”. It refers to blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but yet not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. That means a fasting blood glucose level of 7.0 mmol/L or higher. Nearly half of the
people with pre-diabetes go on to develop type 2 diabetes. It is important to know if you have prediabetes because research has shown that some longterm complications associated with diabetes – such as heart disease and nerve damage – may begin during pre-diabetes. The same factors that increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes increase the risk of developing prediabetes. Some of them are: 1) Advancing age. Being 40 years of age and older. 2) Extra weight. The more fatty tissue you have — around your abdomen — the more resistant your cells become to insulin. 3) Inactivity. Physical activity helps you control your weight, uses up glucose as energy and makes your cells more sensitive to insulin. 4) Family history. The risk of pre-diabetes increases if a parent or sibling has type 2 diabetes. 5) Race. Although it's unclear why, people of certain races — including Aboriginal, Hispanic, Asian, South Asian, or African — are more likely to develop pre-diabetes. 6) History of gestational diabetes. If you developed gestational diabetes mellitus when you were pregnant, your risk of later developing diabetes increases. There's good news, however. Pre-diabetes can be an opportunity for you to improve your health, because progression from pre-diabetes to type 2 diabetes isn't inevitable. With healthy lifestyle changes — such as eating healthy foods, including physical activity in your daily routine and maintaining a healthy weight — you may be able to bring your blood sugar level back to normal.
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School District 78
Fraser-Cascade
(FRASER-CASCADE)
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING OR ACCLAMATION
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of School District No. 78 (FraserCascade) that an election by voting is necessary to elect School Trustees and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: HOPE ELECTORAL AREA – three (3) to be elected Surname Usual Name Jurisdiction of Residence GENAILLE Robert Hope, BC COPE Marvin Hope, BC McMULLAN Linda Hope, BC DUPLESSIS Kerri Hope, BC FURNESS Pat Hope, BC STEWIN Heather Hope, BC KOOPMAN John Hope, BC AGASSIZ-HARRISON ELECTORAL AREA – three (3) to be elected Surname Usual Name Jurisdiction of Residence FERGUSON Cindy Agassiz, BC OCHOA Leah Agassiz, BC WARREN Marilyn Agassiz, BC DELCOURT Fiona Agassiz, BC TUSTIAN Rose Agassiz, BC JOHNSTONE Ron Agassiz, B.C. CANYON ELECTORAL AREA – one (1) elected by Acclamation No Election by voting required Surname Usual Name Jurisdiction of Residence HENDRICKSON Tom Boston Bar, BC VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) on: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: HOPE ELECTORAL AREA • Recreation Centre-Conference Room, 1005 6th Avenue, Hope, B.C. AGASSIZ-HARRISON ELECTORAL AREA • Agassiz Agricultural Hall, 6800 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, B.C. • Harrison Hot Springs Elementary School, 501 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. • North Fraser Fire Hall No. 2, 43824 Watkins Road, Lake Errock, B.C. • Hemlock Valley Fire Hall, 47100 Laurel Road, Hemlock Valley, B.C. ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) as follows: HOPE ELECTORAL AREA • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm District of Hope Council Chambers, 325 Wallace Street, Hope, B.C. • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014 – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm District of Hope Council Chambers, 325 Wallace Street, Hope, B.C. AGASSIZ-HARRISON ELECTORAL AREA • SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2014 – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm - Centennial Centre (Council Chambers), 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, B.C. • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm - Centennial Centre (Council Chambers), 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, B.C. - Village of Harrison Hot Spring Council Chambers, 495 Hot Springs Rd, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. - FVRD Community Access Centre, 10200 North Deroche Road, Deroche, B.C. • SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Harrison Mills Community Hall, 1995 School Road, Harrison Mills, B.C. SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available to qualified residents, as follows: HOPE ELECTORAL AREA – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 Fraser Canyon Hospital and Fraser-Hope Lodge, 1275 7th Ave, Hope, B.C., 9:00 am to 10:30 am Riverside Manor, 765 Old Hope-Princeton Hwy, Hope, B.C., 11 am to 12 noon Park Street Manor, 555 Park Street, Hope, B.C., 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm AGASSIZ-HARRISON ELECTORAL AREA –FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014 Hazelnut Grove, 2008 McCaffrey Road – 9:30 am to 10:30 am Dogwood Manor, 7284 Morrow Road – 11:00 am. to 12:00 noon Glenwood Rest Home/Logan Manor, 1458 Glenwood Drive - 1 pm to 2:30 pm Cheam Village, 1525 McKay Crescent – 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
ELECTOR REGISTRATION – District of Hope/District of Kent/FVRD There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: - 18 years of age or older on general voting day - Canadian citizen - resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration - resident of OR registered owner of real property in School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and - not disqualified by the Local Government Act/School Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. Resident Electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency (street address) and identity. Non-Resident Property Electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners. ELECTOR REGISTRATION – Village of Harrison Hot Springs If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: - 18 years of age or older on general voting day - Canadian citizen - resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration - resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and - not disqualified by the Local Government Act/School Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency (street address) and identity. To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to provide identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners. MAIL BALLOT VOTING - DISTRICT OF HOPE and VILLAGE OF HARRISON HOT SPRING Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: (a) have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR (b) expect to be absent from the District of Hope OR the Village of Harrison Hot Springs on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE Before 4 pm on November 13, 2014 you must have submitted a request for a mail ballot package, in person or by mail to either: District of Hope, PO Box 609, 325 Wallace Street, Hope, BC. V0X 1L0 Phone: 604 869 5671 Fax: 604 869 2275 email: dbellingham@hope.ca or hstevenson@hope.ca OR Village of Harrison Hot Springs, PO Box 160, 495 Hot Springs Rd., Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 Phone: 604 796 2171 Fax: 604 796 2192 email: info@harrisonhotsprings.ca Your request must contain the following information: - Full name - Residential address - Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-residential property electors) - Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at District of Hope Office or the Village of Harrison Hot Springs Office, OR (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package. - If you are not on the list of electors, to ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or a non-resident property elector. The District of Hope OR the Village of Harrison Hot Springs will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about October 30, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the applicable Chief Election Officer no later than 8 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the voting day polling station. It is the obligation of the person applying to vote by mail ballot to ensure that the mail ballot is received by the Chief Election Officer within this time limit.
NOTE: Corporations are not entitled to vote or to have a representative vote on their behalf. • B.C. Driver’s Licence • Property Tax Notice
ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION INCLUDES ANY TWO (2) OF THE FOLLOWING: • Citizenship Document/Certificate • Credit Card • B.C. Identification Card • Social Insurance Card • Utility Bill • B.C. Care Card • ICBC Vehicle Insurance Documents
If you require further information to determine your Electoral Area please contact School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) at 604 869 2411. Natalie Lowe-Zucchet, Chief Election Officer
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NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Fraser Valley Regional District who reside in, or own property in Electoral Areas A, C, E and H, that an election by voting is necessary to elect one (1) Electoral Area Director in each of the Electoral Areas set out below for a 4 year term of office commencing December 2014 and ending in 2018. The following persons are nominated as candidates for whom votes will be received for Electoral Area Director: (1) ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTOR ELECTORAL AREA A [Boston Bar, North Bend and Canyon Alpine] Usual Name FORMAN, Lloyd FOUGERE, James RAYMOND, Terry
Address 64980-D North Bend Station Road, Boston Bar, BC 48723 Chaumox Road, North Bend, BC 47371 Gibson Road, Boston Bar, BC
(1) ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTOR ELECTORAL AREA C [Lake Errock, Hemlock Valley, Harrison Mills, Morris Valley, Harrison Lake Watershed] Usual Name BALES, Wendy NIEMI, Alec
Address 42802 Tait Road, Deroche, BC 101-14500 Morris Valley Road, Agassiz, BC
(1) ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTOR ELECTORAL AREA E [Chilliwack River Valley, Post Creek] Usual Name ENGAR, Orion HERRICK, Leanne
Address 50625 O’Byrne Road, Chilliwack, BC 4015 Bourne Road, Chilliwack, BC
(1) ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTOR ELECTORAL AREA H [Cultus Lake, Columbia Valley, Cultus Lake South, Lindell Beach] Usual Name DIXON, Taryn NEWHOUSE, Maxwell SOTH, Rolf
Address 43210 Glacier Road, Lindell Beach, BC 210A Lakeshore Drive, Cultus Lake, BC 1060 Iverson Road, Lindell Beach, BC
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS The ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be held on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014, between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: Jurisdiction Electoral Area A Electoral Area C Electoral Area E Electoral Area H
Voting Places Canyon Lanes Bowling Alley 47585 Trans Canada Highway, Boston Bar, BC FVRD Community Access Centre 10220 North Deroche Road, Deroche, BC FVRD Offices 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC
All eligible voters are entitled to vote at the Advance Voting Opportunity – no restrictions apply other than voter eligibility requirements. The GENERAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be held on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: Jurisdiction Electoral Area A Electoral Area C
Electoral Area E Electoral Area H
Voting Places Canyon Lanes Bowling Alley 47585 Trans Canada Highway, Boston Bar, BC North Fraser Fire Hall No. 2 43824 Watkins Road, Lake Errock, BC Hemlock Valley Fire Hall 47100 Laurel Road, Hemlock Valley, BC Chilliwack Fish & Game Club 48685 Chilliwack Lake Rd, Chilliwack, BC Cultus Lake Community Centre 4220 Columbia Valley Hwy, Chilliwack, BC Columbia Valley Community Hall 1202 Kosikar Road, Columbia Valley, BC
ELECTOR REGISTRATION AND ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. At the time of registering to vote, you will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • You are a Canadian citizen • Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration • Resident of OR registered owner of real property in the respective Electoral Area for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and • Not disqualified from by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law Corporations are not entitled to vote or to have a representative vote on their behalf Rules for determining residency are set out in Section 52 of the Local Government Act: • A person is a resident of the area where a person lives and to which, whenever absent, the person intends to return • A person may be the resident of only one area at a time • A person does not change residency until a person has a new residency, and • A person does not cease being a resident of an area by leaving the area temporarily. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS Non-Resident Property Electors must not be entitled to register to vote as a resident elector and may only register to vote as a non-resident property elector in relation to one (1) parcel of real property in the respective electoral area and must hold one of the following interests in the real property as specified in the Local Government Act: • Owner of a registered estate in fee simple; • Holder of the last registered agreement for sale; • Tenant for Life under a registered life interest; or • Holder of a registered lease for a term of at least 99 years • If more than one individual is the registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may register to vote as a non-resident property elector for that property and that person MUST obtain the written consent of the number of individuals, who together with the person registering to vote, are a majority of those individuals on title to the real property. • Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Forms can be obtained prior to the time of voting from our website or by contacting the Chief Election Officer, or designate. • At the time a non-resident property elector registers to vote, the application for registration must be accompanied by proof satisfactory to the Election Official that the applicant is entitled to register in relation to the real property, and if applicable, the written consent from the other registered owners of the real property. Proof of entitlement to register in relation to the property may be in the form of a recent property Title Search, Certificate of Title or Tax Notice. • All registered owners must be individuals. If there is a corporation registered on title to the real property, no owners are eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector. ELECTOR IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Resident electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). The identification should, together, prove both residency and identity. Picture identification is not required. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners. Picture identification is not required. Documents accepted for purposes of elector identification must either be the documents prescribed under regulations to the Local Government Act or evidence deemed acceptable and satisfactory to the election official at the Voting Place. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.fvrd.bc.ca Questions with respect to the 2014 General Local Election may also be directed to: SUZANNE GRESHAM CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER Fraser Valley Regional District 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C. 604-702-5032 1-800-528-0061 sgresham@fvrd.bc.ca
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Pilgrims arrive in Santiago Ruth Altendorf
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I am happy to let you know that our pilgrims arrived in Santiago de Compostella on Oct. 8. It took them 27 days (including five days of rest in Burges and Leon) to conquer 784.9 kilometres through rugged mountains, endless crop fields and vineyards. And now they are in Santiago! Since their flight cannot be changed, they have more than a week left. What will they do? I would not be surprised if they go to Finisterra and Muxica. I will let you know. For today, however, I would like you to read Liz's blog number 40, which she wrote just 100 kilometers before they reached Santiago. It is written by an exhausted pilgrim and there is something about it that actually made me cry. Here it is: Barbadello - Gonzar 88 km to Santiago No. 40, - October 4, 2014 Another stunning morning sunrise blesses us as we leave Barbadello. There always is a cool mist hanging in the air. Angie crosses over an unusual sideways bridge, which seems old as the Camino, Three wise men, standing and watching, storing the memories of thousands of years in the rings of their souls. 100 km. to Santiago marker. Stone fences line our way - these ancient stones have stood as witness to each pilgrim's journey. Fall is here, brings thoughts of gardens and Halloween, Thanksgiving and feasting in honour of the land. Storage facilities for the harvest - grain, corn, maybe potatoes. We saw bees in some. Our Camino greeters, all animals have been so friendly,
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The 'pilgrims' from Harrison pose in the rain near the official pilgrim office.
almost as if they know what we are doing and just what we are undertaking. The new bridge shadows the old as we make our last steps into Portomarin. It has been a long day on our feet, our Alberque is another 7 km. I give in and call a taxi for Julia and I. Tomorrow will be another day and there is only so much my feet can handle. Yours on the Camino - Elizabeth Mueller I would also like to share something with you from blog number 36 sent from Villafranca del Bierco. It is a message she found written on a stone by an unknown
pilgrim, dated 19/8/44: "travel light, live light, be the light spread the light" Note: This is to correct my last week's notification about "Remembering Trudy Hackel and Hermann Stolting": While we still remember Trudy on Nov. 1 at the Harrison Mills Community Hall, it was decided to have another day for Hermann in December. I will let you know the date when it is available to me. Thank you!
Film festival celebrates seventh year Submitted by Anne Ehret FOR THE OBSERVER
A Community Social Justice Film Festival will take place this year at Agassiz United Church on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8. This will be the seventh year that this small film festival has occurred, and perhaps it is time to ponder the question, what is meant by social justice and why watch all these films? Taken from one of many dictionary sources, social justice is defined as "existing when all people share a common humanity and therefore have a right to equitable treatment, support for their human rights, and a fair allocation of community resources." Simply said, it means we are all entitled to the same human rights and equality, no matter our race, our gender, or our nationality. It has been said that we are not all capable of being as humans until we are socially aware of our inter-connectedness and responsibility to each other. Maybe the first step to this is learning about the
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struggles and the joys of other people and cultures, no matter how distant they are from us, nor how different. Studies have shown that this development of social awareness, in the individual, or in a group setting at work, in sports, and in everyday life, leads to a healthier society, to more informed action and to increased ethical behaviour. Individually, there are tremendous personal benefits to becoming socially aware. There is a growth in our emotional intelligence, we become more empathetic and more willing to listen. And best of all, with this understanding and awareness, there comes more of a feeling of purpose, of belonging, and a desire to actively seek solutions for a fairer world. With this in mind, we have chosen three different films for the upcoming festival. On Friday evening at 7 p.m., we will be showing the film, Music for Mandela. This film explores the role that music played during the life of Nelson
Mandela, before and after his imprisonment and during the fight against Apartheid. Music is a strong force in South Africa, and is also what helps unite people in their struggles. Before we show the film, we will hear some music from local singers with the Valley Roots Community Choir, led by Samantha Taylor. On Saturday morning at 10 a.m., we will be showing The People and the Olive. This is an inspiring film about the struggles and joys of Palestinian olive farmers. A group of American ultramarathoners sets out to run 129 miles in five days across the West Bank while replanting olive trees along the way. In doing so, they gain an awareness of the issues and the importance of building cultural bridges. We will have in attendance a member of the group Independent Jewish Voices, a human rights organization which promotes peace and a just resolution to the dispute in Israel and Palestine. Afterward, we will offer a small lunch
and there will also be a few tables from various groups sharing what they do in their circle of social justice. In the afternoon at 1 p.m., we will show the film Children of Memory. From 1980–1992 about 75,000 women, men, and children died or disappeared during El Salvador's Civil War. Many adults were assassinated, but no one knows exactly what happened to the children. The film follows investigator Margarita Zamora,
as she searches the countryside asking eyewitnesses to recall what they remember from war times. We hear the personal stories of Zamora’s search for her four siblings, of American Jaime Harvey, who was adopted from El Salvador in 1980, and of Salvador Garcia, a farmer who continues the search for his daughter. We will have in attendance a local woman from El Salvador who welcomes any questions on this tragic time in her country's history.
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Cookies, costumes and contests in Harrison Calling all goblins and ghouls, princesses and fairies. The Harrison Hot Springs Communities in Bloom group has just the thing to get your Halloween spirit fired up. They are once again organizing a Halloween Costume Parade. The parade takes place on Sunday, Oct. 26, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Spirit Square at the end of Hot
Springs Road on Esplanade. Agassiz librarian Terrill Scott will be reading a Halloween story, and books will be handed out to families. Everyone is invited to bring out their carved pumpkins for a chance to win a prize, and everyone gets cookies. The parade will happen rain or shine, so pack along an umbrella just in case. If it is raining, meet up at Harrison Memorial Hall.
Time to name Popkum park The trails are laid and the trees and shrubs have been planted. Now it’s time to come up with a name for the newest addition to the Cheam Lake Wetlands. On Saturday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m., the Fraser Valley Regional District will officially open the new community park located on Yale Road East in Popkum. “This park is an amazing addition for our community. It not only provides a connection to the Cheam Wetlands, but it also provides people an opportunity to connect with one another,” says Bill Dickey, director for Electoral Area D of the FVRD. “It’s the community’s park so they should be involved in naming it.” Located at 53335 Yale Road East, the park features a trail leading to a lookout over Cheam Lake, a community planted garden, and a bird and butterfly sanctuary. “Our regional parks are already spectacular and this new addition in Popkum really highlights the wonderful assets we have in our region,” says Sharon Gaetz, Chair of the FVRD. The new trail is one of six new trail segments to be completed in the community of Popkum. The regional district allocated $27,000 of its $114,567 grant that was pro-
vided by the Government of British Columbia. This grant was made available through the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development’s Community Recreation Program. “Trails encourage healthy living while showcasing the beauty of the Fraser Valley,” said Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness. The CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up program also provided $23,630 to enhance the environmental and social wellbeing of municipal properties along CN rail lines. CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up, with its partners Tree Canada and Communities in Bloom, help Canadian municipalities establish tree plantings in a sustainable, environmentally responsible manner. Restoring riparian habitat, collaborative partnerships, and enhancement of green space to create a bird and butterfly sanctuary are key components of this project. In addition to the ‘Name the Park’ contest, visitors on Saturday will be able to participate in guided walks and build birdhouses for the sanctuary. FVRD staff will be available from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Parking is available on Yale Road, and carpooling is encouraged.
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Land Lease Available The Airpark has approximately 9 acres of land available for aviation, groundside commercial development or agricultural enterprises. If you are interested in a unique location for your business venture, the available lands at the Fraser Valley Regional District Regional Airpark may meet your requirements. If considering agricultural-related enterprises, please note there is no water available on the site. Also noted that building height restrictions may be in place due to airstrip operations. Lease terms and rates are negotiable and site tours can be arranged by contacting Milly Marshall at 604-869-2304. Expressions of Interest should be submitted to the Fraser Valley Regional District to the attention of Milly Marshall, Manager of Recreation, Culture and Airpark Services. They can be delivered by email to mmarshall@fvrd. bc.ca, by fax at 604-869-9336 or delivered and received at Recreation, Culture and Airpark Services at 1005 – 6th Avenue, Hope, B.C., V0X 1L4. Deadline for submissions is December 1, 2014 at 4:30pm.
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Skowkale First Nation is seeking the services of a confident and energetic General Manager. This is a full time one-year contract with potential for permanency. Reporting to Council, the General Manager is responsible for leading, planning and organizing the day-to-day operations of Skowkale.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: • A Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Management or Public Administration • A minimum of five (5) years of related and progressive senior management experience, preferably in a First Nation environment • Must have a broad knowledge of First Nation governance, proposal writing, finance, infrastructure, property taxation, land code, planning and development and capital project management • A strong understanding and working knowledge of MS Office Suite software (including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) • Demonstrated ability to manage a complex organization including: reporting, budgeting and financial management, human resources, policy development • Demonstrates the ability to communicate and deal effectively with the public, to work collaboratively with Council and staff, and to build partnerships in the community and surrounding area • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to establish rapport with people of all educational and occupational backgrounds • Must successfully pass a pre-employment RCMP criminal record check • Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License (Class 5) and have reliable transportation to and from work.
SALARY GRADE: Negotiable and will be based on qualifications APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received prior to 4:00pm on October 31, 2014 If you are interested in being a part of our success, please submit your cover letter and resume in complete confidence to:
Skowkale First Nation #10 – 3rd Floor 7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5 Attention: Chief Willy Hall Subject: General Manager JD Email: Info@skowkalefn.com Or Fax to 604-824-5342 to: ATTN SKOWKALE
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PARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/industrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto & Industrial, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Hooktenders • Processor Operators • 980 Dryland Sort Operator • Boom Man • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Grapple Yarder Operator • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers • Hand Buckers Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca
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Very busy Okanagan Subaru dealership requires immediately a Service Manager. Must enjoy a fastpaced working environment and have a minimum of fiveyears automotive management experience including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time position which includes competitive wages and full benefit package. Please reply in person, email or fax your resume to: Hilltop Subaru,4407 27th Street, Vernon, BC Atten: Dayna Kosmino dckosmino@hilltopsubaru.com Fax: 250-542-1778
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SERVICE DEPARTMENT Personnel required. Busy expanding Chrysler dealership 40 minutes from Edmonton looking for individuals to fill the following position: Journeyman Automotive Service Technicians. Flat rate system. Wages commensurate with training level and experience. Chrysler experience preferred but not essential, apprentices considered. Apply in person or by writing to: Brown’s Chrysler Ltd., 10447 - 104 Ave., Westlock, AB, T7P 2E4. 1-888-3495566. Fax: 1-780-349-6493. Attention: Dale Marshall or email: dfm@brownschrysler.com.
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The editor will have a passion for, and is comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism including diverse writing capabilities and advanced photography and video skills. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online immediately—with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism and a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.). Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The Agassiz Harrison Observer is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest privately held, independent newspaper company with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: Carly Ferguson publisher@ahobserver.com Deadline for applications is 5:00pm Thursday, October 30, 2014. Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player, a strong communicator, well organized and self-motivated. The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. A car and valid driver's license is required. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package. Black Press has more than 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by Monday October 21, 2014 to: Rita Walters, Publisher Peace Arch News, #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to publisher@peacearchnews.com
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SKOWKALE FIRST NATION #10 - 3rd Floor 7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5 Phone: 604-824-5117 Email: afc@shaw.ca
GENERAL MANAGER POSITION SUMMARY: Skowkale First Nation is seeking the services of a confident and energetic General Manager. This is a full time one-year contract with potential for permanency. Reporting to Council, the General Manager is responsible for leading, planning and organizing the day-to-day operations of Skowkale.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: • A Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Management or Public Administration • A minimum of five (5) years of related and progressive senior management experience, preferably in a First Nation environment • Must have a broad knowledge of First Nation governance, proposal writing, finance, infrastructure, property taxation, land code, planning and development and capital project management • A strong understanding and working knowledge of MS Office Suite software (including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) • Demonstrated ability to manage a complex organization including: reporting, budgeting and financial management, human resources, policy development • Demonstrates the ability to communicate and deal effectively with the public, to work collaboratively with Council and staff, and to build partnerships in the community and surrounding area • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to establish rapport with people of all educational and occupational backgrounds • Must successfully pass a pre-employment RCMP criminal record check • Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License (Class 5) and have reliable transportation to and from work.
SALARY GRADE: Negotiable and will be based on qualifications APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received prior to 4:00pm on October 31, 2014 If you are interested in being a part of our success, please submit your cover letter and resume in complete confidence to:
Skowkale First Nation #10 – 3rd Floor 7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5 Attention: Chief Willy Hall Subject: General Manager JD Email: Info@skowkalefn.com Or Fax to 604-824-5342 to: ATTN SKOWKALE
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The Agassiz Harrison Observer, a once a week, award winning community newspaper has an immediate opening for an editor/reporter.
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TRUCK DRIVERS Persons with proven experience on snow plowing equipment are required for temporary employment on an as required basis for snow clearing operations. Individuals must hold a valid Class 3 Drivers License with Air Endorsement. The rate of pay is per the current CUPE 458 Collective Agreement, which includes a shift differential premium between the hours of 10:00 pm and 5:00 am. Interested applicants must submit a resume and completed driver’s abstract to the District of Hope municipal office only at: District of Hope Attention: Ian Vaughan, Director of Operations PO Box 609, 325 Wallace Street - Hope, BC V0X 1L0 by Friday, October 31st, 2014. Previous applicants must submit a new resume as previous application forms will not be considered.
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SERVICE DEPARTMENT Personnel required. Busy expanding Chrysler dealership 40 minutes from Edmonton looking for individuals to fill the following position: Journeyman Automotive Service Technicians. Flat rate system. Wages commensurate with training level and experience. Chrysler experience preferred but not essential, apprentices considered. Apply in person or by writing to: Brown’s Chrysler Ltd., 10447 - 104 Ave., Westlock, AB, T7P 2E4. 1-888-3495566. Fax: 1-780-349-6493. Attention: Dale Marshall or email: dfm@brownschrysler.com.
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
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RV PADS
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 552
2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 dr, auto, a/c, power lock. STK#564 $2,495. 2003 HONDA CIVIC 4dr, auto, full load. STK#615 $2,900. 2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546. $3,900. 2002 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, auto, fully loaded. STK#547. $4,900. 2006 PONTIAC MONTANA 7 passenger, auto, loaded STK#554. $5,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900. 2007 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto, full load, STK#603 $7,900. 2009 DODGE AVENGER, 4 dr fully loaded. STK#532. $8,900. 2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900. 2009 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, full load, runs good. STK# 624 $10,900. 2012 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr auto, sedan, full load, black. STK#614 $12,900. 2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4 X 4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900. 2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4 X 4, loaded. STK#492. $16,900.
1999 VW JETTA 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#619. $3,900. 2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900. 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900. 2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900. 2003 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr, auto, full load, ST#586 $6,900. 2007 FORD FUSION 4 door auto, loaded, A/cared, ST#321 $6,900 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $10,900. 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K STK#17. $12,900. 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. $13,900. 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. STK#126. $14,900. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.
and 2 bdrm...$799/m
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30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666
33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888
(Under new Management)
condo quality l bdrm...$650
Warehouse Lien In the matter of the Warehouse Lien Act:
GARDEN EQUIPMENT
Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Karen Patey of the last known address of: 20819 Landstrom Road, Hope, BC, for unpaid rents totaling $534.01. If this amount is not paid on or before October 30, 2014 the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.
For Sale: 40” snow blower for garden tractor $250. 48” snow blade for garden tractor $100. Stihl weed-wacker $20. Call George 604-491-1999
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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:
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AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
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.
REAL ESTATE
TRUCKS & VANS
On May 18, 2014, at the 1700 block of Highway 9, Agassiz, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Chilliwack RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $330 CAD, an iPhone, and a Stuhrling watch, all on or about 13:25 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property would afford evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offencerelated property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2319, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for
disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
20 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, October 16, 2014
COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING OCTOBER 2014
PLAN TO VOTE! Electors of the District of Kent will be electing one Mayor, four Councillors and three School Trustees.
Advance Voting Dates: 1. Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Community Recreation & Cultural Centre 2. Wednesday, November 5, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Community Recreation & Cultural Centre 3. Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Harrison Mills Community Hall
Special Voting will be available to residents at Hazelnut Grove, Dogwood Manor, Glenwood Care Centre/Logan Manor, and Cheam Village on Friday, November 14, 2014. General Voting Day is on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Agassiz Agricultural Hall
DIABETES INFORMATION DAY Join us for a FREE drop-in COMMUNITY LEARNING SESSION ABOUT DIABETES
Halloween Oct 25 & 26 Eagle Festival Nov 15 & 16 Christmas 6 & 7
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2014 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Comunity Recreation & Cultural Centre
A Warm, Safe, Dry Place for Families to Celebrate the Spirit of Halloween!
FREE
Friday, October 31 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Agricultural Hall
Open Saturday & Sunday Nov 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 and Dec 6 & 7 11am to 4pm
6660 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz
• Blood Glucose Testing • Professional Advice • Handouts – Nutrition, Meal • Flu & Pneumonia Shots • Fitness Centre Information
Fall Gymnasium Schedule October - December, 2014 Mon
Tues
Wed
Walk/Run* 7:00 - am - 9:00 am Pickleball* 9:00 - am - 10:30 am Open Playtime* 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thurs
Walk/Run* 7:00 - am - 9:00 am
Open Playtime* 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri
Sat
Sun
Open Playtime* 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Open Playtime* 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Drop in Family Playtime* 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Open Gym* 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Birthday Party 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Birthday Party 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Open Gym* 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Open Gym* 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Open Gym* 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Afterschool Active Kids 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Teens Only 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Teens Only 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Men’s Floor Hockey 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Men’s Basketball 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Open Gym* 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Open Gym* 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Open Gym* 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Afterschool Active Kids 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pickleball Badminton 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Drop in Family Playtime* 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Volleyball 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Recreational Games* 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Schedule is subject to change based on usage and availability. No Hosts on Duty. Equipment may be signed out at Reception. Registered Programs may run concurrently with Drop In Programs 604-796-8891
Adults WCB Occupational First Aid Level 1 Thursday, Oct 23
Introduction to Pickleball What is pickleball? Get in on the fastest growing sport. We’ll show you how to play and give you the opportunity to try it for free! Combining elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis, pickleball is played with a hard paddle and smaller version of a “wiffle” ball. It is suitable for everyone and all levels of play! Ambassadors will be on hand to encourage new players and introduce rules, etiquette and basic technique and strategies. Bring your family, friends and neighbours and get ready for great fun! Hope to see you there! Saturday, October 25, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Grand Opening at the newly expanded
Walk/Run* 7:00 - am - 9:00 am Pickleball* 9:00 - am - 10:30 am
Open Playtime* 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mini Sticks Drop in Program Saturdays, until Nov 29 Dance! New set starting Saturday, Nov 1 Kids Night Out Friday, Oct 24 Red Cross Babysitting Saturday, Nov 8
What’s Your Story Monday, Oct 27 Ancient Egyptian Incense Making Thursday, Nov 6
Play games and Collect Boo Bucks to spend at the Boo Bank! Children receive a hot dog and drink from the Kitchen Witch Cafe Small concession for Parents! Donations of non-perishable food items for the food bank will be accepted. Costumes encouraged!
For more info visit www.kilby.ca 215 Kilby Road, Harrison Mills, BC 604-796-9576 info@kilby.ca
Planning, Physical Activity
Kinder Dance New set starting Saturday, Nov 1 Tumble Time New set starting Saturday, Nov 1 Let’s Have a Ball! Starting Saturday, Nov 1 When I Grow Up… Starting, Thursday, Nov 6
Children
Halloween Spooktacular
AGASSIZ & COMMUNITY
RECREATION PROGRAMS Preschool
Volleyball Basketball 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Community Recreation & Cultural Centre Saturday, November 8, 2014 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ribbon Cutting at 11 a.m. Facility tours, demonstrations and ‘try it’ activities throughout the day
Enjoy complimentary refreshments F R E E A D M I S S I O N A L L D AY
Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz BC V0M 1A0 • Tel 604.796.2235 • www.district.kent. bc.ca