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Tree damage keeps Cheam wetlands closed “We’ve never had, after one event, this much of a mess,” Gord Gadsen By Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

WATER WOES Erosion and drainage issues before Kent council.

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Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park is still closed following the massive damage caused by last week's snow and wind. The park was assaulted by the same storm that caused damage to power lines, roads, marinas and more throughout the Fraser Valley. The Fraser Valley Regional D i s t r i c t ( F V R D ) , which operates Cheam Lake Wetlands Park, closed it down Monday, Jan. 5 due to the safety concerns. "All our parks east of Chilliwack suffered some kind of damage," explains FVRD communications manager Jennifer Kinneman. It took crews time to investigate the park, which, along with most others, needs cleanup of fallen branches, broken limbs and tree tops precariously perched above broken trunks. Within Cheam wetlands park, there was damage to approximately 30 per cent of the trees. Cleanup began on Tuesday, Jan. 6 and continues as of The Observer's press time. Crews were on-site Friday, January 9 to show the damage and explain the process of cleanup. "We've never had, after one event, this much of a mess," relates Gord Gadsen, FVRD parks resource technician. He says all the branches need to be removed from the paths. Many of them will be run through the FVRD's wood chipper and the chippings

will be spread throughout the park. There are many trees that either need to be trimmed at the point of breaking or cut right down. The small staff at FVRD have contracted some of the tree clean-up to contractors such as Nigel Casson from Top That Tree Services, based in Chilliwack. On-site Friday, Casson was observed putting on his climbing gear and essentially walking up the side of a giant birch tree beside the wetlands v i e w i n g platform. With grips on his shoes and a cable around the tree, he clambered up roughly 30 to 40 feet, his chainsaw swinging at his side. Carefully assessing the broken tree first, Casson deftly used his chainsaw to bring down the top of the tree where the damage was severe. Gadsen explains that the felled tree top will be good for the beavers, who particularly enjoy birch trees. He then skillfully swung across to another tree where a smaller branch needed to come down. This process is continuing throughout the week. Kinneman urges locals to not go into the park until it is reopened. "The signs are there for a reason and the parks are closed for a reason," says Kinneman. For information on when the Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park and other FVRD parks will be reopened, check out the FVRD website at www.fvrd.bc.ca

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The Village’s Drinking Water Assurance Program requires the flushing of water mains throughout the Village. Flushing of water mains is a key component to maintaining the highest level of water quality throughout the distribution system.

'We live here. We see what happens'

By Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

Water main flushing may cause a brief reduction in pressure, possible sediment and/or discoloration of your tap water; none of which are a health concern. These changes to your tap water are temporary and will dissipate over time. For further information or to report extended low pressure problems or discoloration in your water, please contact the Public Works office at (604) 796-2171 ext: 232.

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Agassiz resident Ted Westlin spoke strongly on the issue of local ditches and watercourse maintenance in a delegation to Kent Council Monday night. Westlin told the District of Kent Council Jan. 11 that he was sorry it has to be such a negative issue on his part, but was asking for Council to “rescind all activities here until we get it sorted out.” Westlin cited concerns about the classification of the drainage watercourse maintenance, errors in previous consultant reports and listed, in his opinion, the causes for the “maintenance management failures” for property owners adjacent to Bodnar, Cameron, Humphrey and Sutherland roads. Concerns ranged from inadequate or no maintenance of ditches, incorrect cleaning, misinformation and lack of communication. “How do we manage to have 77 continuous days and 23 non-continuous days of water over Westlin Ditch banks in an agricultural drainage area,” he questioned. The ditch beside Westlin’s rural Agassiz land has been eroding, leading to the loss of land on his property. He says as concerning as the loss of land is the stress of it all: “Emotional, physical, financial and health uncertainty, at the young age of 82.” Westlin, who has binders full of notes, pictures and articles

Ted Westlin is worried about the care of ditches within the District of Kent. Westlin shows a tree that was level with his driveway last March which, along with stakes he planted on level ground, have now has sunk into the ditch. He is concerned the erosion will reach his driveway soon.

related to District of Kent ditches and drainage, says he is tired of it all. “Enough is enough,” Westlin, a former councillor himself, concluded in his delegation. Council members had several questions for Westlin. Coun. Sylvia Pranger urged Council to listen to him and heed the information. She asked Westlin what he wanted them to do right now and he replied that if Council could agree to be on the same side of this issue, it would help in discussions with provincial

authorities. Coun. Darcy Striker assured Westlin the argument does not fall on deaf ears locally. “You don’t have to try and convince us,” Striker said. “We live here. We see what happens.” Coun. Duane Post reported that he went to Westlin’s property and saw the stakes Westlin had driven into the ground that are rapidly moving down the bank. “It really shows how much the bank has failed,” remarked Post.

Mayor John Van Laerhoven echoed the councillor’s sentiments. “Council and staff are absolutely on board with what needs to happen out there,” he told Westlin. “We are as frustrated as you are.” Van Larehoven says they have brought up the issue of local waterways repeatedly with the province and will continue to “battle on.” “We have responsibility to the landowner to make sure the ditches are properly drained,” the mayor stated.

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Realtors reflect on BC Assessment Roll 'Hit bottom and we're slowly going up'

By Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

Most homeowners should have their BC Assessment by now. “Most homes in the Fraser Valley are remaining stable in value compared to last year’s assessment roll,” stated Raj Sandhu, acting assessor, in a press release. “Most homes owned in the Fraser Valley will see changes in the -5 per cent to +5 per cent range.” BC Assessment provides an example of local market trends with the example of a typical home value change from 2013 to 2014. Agassiz and Harrison line up with the trends found across the Fraser Valley. The Village of Harrison Hot Springs saw an increase of $5,000 in a “typical” home, from $284,000 in 2013 to $289,000 in 2014, a 1.7 per cent difference. While much is made about the annual BC Assessment roll by many homeowners, media organizations and stats lovers, not all local realtors count on the numbers as an indicator of things to come. Harrison realtor Freddy Marks calls the BC Assessment

roll a “mirror” for what happened in the last 12 months in the real estate market. “I’m a little bit optimistic that the prices will go very slowly up,” Marks predicts. “After years of seeing it go down the drain, we hit the bottom and we’re slowly going up.” The Harrison market is unique compared to many other villages and, certainly, compared to Agassiz. Mark’s real estate company, Sutton Group - West Coast Realty, did a property title search two years ago to determine the makeup of Harrison homeowners. In their study, they found that more than 60 per cent of the properties were owned by non-resident owners. These secondary-home owners come from all over the world including Russia, the U.S., Alberta and of course the Lower Mainland. Many homes in Harrison are vacation homes. So when the recession hit in 2008, Marks says, sales dropped and there was a lot of inventory (number of homes on the market) as a result.

“Now slowly, we see inventory has been sold out and we see an increase in demand and an increase in pricing.” For real estate sales to take off in Harrison, Marks thinks what is really needed is new development. This past summer, he had roughly four to five people every week coming into his downtown Harrison office asking about new development for sale. He says the group of buyers who have the money to spend on vacation or retirement homes are not interested in older developments. They want the “same standard” of recreational property as their primary residence. For the District of Kent, BC Assessment’s “typical” home value dropped approximately 3 per cent, from $336,000 in 2013 to $326,000 in 2014. But Allan Roth, realtor with Re/ max Nyda Realty (Kent), says they’re “hardly measurable” figures. “The market has been pretty stable over the last year,” says Roth. He says it may very well

be that the assessments have slipped a little bit. However, he sees some positive numbers coming out of the end of 2014. “The fourth quarter of 2014, we’ve actually seen quite a pickup in activity,” says Roth. “Our office has noted a significant increase in sales activity.” Roth is optimistic that will bode well for 2015. While sales activity looks strong heading into 2015, Roth can’t predict whether that will translate into higher or lower prices. “It’s too early to say,” he remarks, but adds that either way, he would not expect “significant price movement” this year. For Agassiz, compared to Harrison, the typical buyers are retirees looking to settle here as opposed to Harrison’s secondary / vacation home residences. Buyers in the Agassiz market are drawn to the affordability and mild weather, amongst other factors. Visit www.bcassessment.ca for more information about the 2015 Assessment Roll.

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Port Coquitlam, Langley, Abbotsford, Mission and parts of Surrey. The increases pushed the benchmark price of houses above $1 million for the first time in Burnaby and for the Greater Vancouver area as a whole. Benchmark house prices across the Fraser Valley area, which includes Surrey, White Rock and North Delta, ended the year at $573,100. Benchmark prices show the shifts of a typical property and exclude the most expensive ones that can skew average prices

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Anybody looking for an opportunity to dance, enjoy yourself and keep in shape should check out the evening line dancing that's coming to Agassiz. You don't even need a partner but the more dancers the merrier, so bring your friends. Tom Selzler, who has been a dance instructor and competitor for over 25 years, moved to Chilliwack from Kelowna last year. Agassiz resident Monica Little started taking 2-step dance lessons from him last fall and has since been eager to get him out to Agassiz to offer line dancing to the community. She is a member of the Agassiz Legion and attends often the legion dances. "It is a shame to not be using the Legion's fantastic wood dance floor more often," says Little. The Legion has had to reduce the number of weekend social dinner and dances it offers. Little hopes Monday evening line-dance classes are a great way to put to use the Legion's facility and may open the possibility of having a social linedance evening from time to time on the weekend. She hopes people will feel welcome to come, as the legion is a very friendly place yet perhaps not known well enough to our local residents. "Line-dancing not only benefits your body but also your brain because it makes your memory work to remember the simple step patterns," explains Little. "Stand in a line, learn the basic dance steps that are put most often to upbeat country music and then just repeat them over and over is the best way to define what line-dancing is, which is why it is an easier dance form to learn." Selzler likes the look of the legion's dance floor and feels it will be an ideal location for lessons. Come on out and try the first lesson for free to see if you like it! Lessons start Monday, January 19th and will be from 6:30pm to 8pm.

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Volunteers are the heart and soul of Agassiz-Harrison Community Services’ mission which is to work with the communities of Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs providing programs and services which are not provided by other agencies and are classified as Social Services. Last year, volunteers logged thousands of hours making a difference. Every single day volunteers are making a tangible contribution to our communities. Going into a new year, AgassizHarrison Community Services (AHCS) continues to rely on volunteers to provide quality services and programs to the community. There are many opportunities for individuals to volunteer; we are

There are several different reasons why resolutions fail, and recognizing potential pitfalls can help people stick with their positive changes throughout the new year. The following are a few ways to ensure your resolutions last the year. • Don’t make an unrealistic resolution. Losing weight is a popular resolution. Some resolve to drop dozens of pounds in an effort to completely transform their bodies. However, when the weight doesn’t magically come off, it can be easy to grow discouraged. Weight loss is not instantaneous, and healthy weight-loss plans advocate gradual weight loss, such as 1 to 2 pounds per week. It can take several months to see a considerable difference if you’re aiming

to lose 50 pounds. Instead of setting such a lofty weight-loss goal, establish incremental milestones with tangible dates. For example, your resolution may be to lose 10 pounds by March 1st. That is an attainable goal. • Don’t go it alone. You’re more likely to have success with keeping a resolution if you have outside support. Enlist a buddy to go to the gym with you or provide support as you attempt to quit smoking. Having a support system in place can motivate and inspire, knowing someone will be keeping tabs on you may instill enough anxiety to propel you through your resolutions. • Make resolutions for the right reasons. Making resolutions for the wrong reasons can be counterproductive. If you want to lose weight for cosmetic reasons and not to improve your overall health, you may find your motivation waning as the weeks turn into months. Making resolutions for the right reasons often provides ample motivation. • Don’t give up too easily. Some people are up for a challenge and others are not. Resolutions typically require a little extra effort, especially in the early stages. Resolutions will not necessarily be easy to keep, but the longer you stick to a resolution the easier it becomes to make it a reality, so resist the temptation to throw in the towel too early.

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If they haven’t already, homeowners will be finding this year’s notice from BC Assessment in their mailboxes any day now. It’s an annual rite for many of us, fraught with trepidation and perhaps celebration as most find their property values have continued to increase at a pace greater than inflation. There aren’t many people who want to see their home decrease in value. Thankfully, though, the region’s already-hot market has cooled somewhat. Increases in the 2015 assessments in the region have been modest. How do these increases impact a homeowner’s property tax bill? If a homeowner’s increase is near the average increase for residential properties, they will only see their property tax increase in line with whatever the city increase has been pegged at this year. This typically comes in at less than five per cent, and must be determined before May 15. City Hall adjusts the mill rate, by which property tax is calculated, to account for the increase in total value of property city-wide. If the average property increased in value by 6.8 per cent, for instance, but yours went up 12 per cent, there’s a good chance your tax bill will increase more than city council’s annual tax rate increase. If it went up by only 2 per cent, or decreased, you may experience only a small increase, or nothing at all. So, while it’s nice to see one’s property value increase each year, in investment terms, there’s no harm in being average.

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The battle for Kennewick Man B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher Victoria – My Christmas reading included a fascinating new book called Kennewick Man, a study of skeletal remains discovered in 1996 on the bank of the Columbia River in eastern Washington. He was an ancient hunter buried just south of B.C. almost 9,000 years ago, in the Early Holocene period following the last Ice Age. Among the oldest humans found along the West Coast of North America, he sparked an unprecedented battle by the Smithsonian Institution to examine the skeleton and publish the book late last year. The most controversial evidence came from the skull. It doesn’t match the classic Mongoloid profile of modern aboriginal people, key to the theory that the earliest humans reached North America by land

bridge from Siberia to Alaska as glaciers receded. Smithsonian scientists confirmed initial reports that Kennewick Man is a closer match with early Polynesians, and the Ainu people who remain in Japan today. He lived until about age 40, surviving for years with a stone spear point stuck in his hip. The authors conclude from chemical analysis that “Kennewick Man could not have been a longtime resident of the area where he was found, but instead lived most of his adult life somewhere along the Northwest and North Pacific coast where marine mammals were readily available.” This suggests migration by sea, perhaps from a great distance. The U.S. Army seized the skeleton. The scientists sued and eventually won the right to a brief examination. The court case exposed brutal and illegal actions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and federal departments

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to destroy the site and intimidate the scientists. U.S. law demanded all remains from before European settlement be repatriated for burial by local tribes, without examination.

“The U.S. Army still controls the skeleton and denies requests for further study.” Umatilla tribe spokesman Armand Minthorn wrote in 1996: “We view this practice as desecration of the body and a violation of our most deeply-held religious beliefs. “From our oral histories, we know that our people have been part of this land since the beginning of time. We do not believe that our people migrated here from another

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continent, as the scientists do.” The head of the Society for American Archaeology tried to get the researchers to drop their lawsuit, fearing it would interfere with fragile relationships with area tribes. The U.S. Justice Department warned the Smithsonian that lead scientist Douglas Owsley and others might be in criminal conflict of interest as federal employees suing the government. Even the White House weighed in against them. Meanwhile the skeleton was mishandled and later stored in substandard conditions at a Seattle museum, where it remains today. Parts of both femurs were lost, and scientists were falsely accused of taking them. They had been removed by tribal representatives and secretly buried. Kennewick Man was found as the army was in tense negotiations with tribes on salmon fishing rights on the Columbia, their demand OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.

for removal of dams, and the $100 billion cleanup of the Hanford nuclear site. The scientists finally won their case in 2004, with a ruling that the skeleton is so old there isn’t enough evidence to show it is related to the current tribes. The judge found the army repeatedly misled the court, and assessed the government $2.4 million in costs. The U.S. Army still controls the skeleton and denies requests for further study. The spear point, for example, could show the location where he was injured. One final irony. Analysis shows Kennewick Man ate mostly salmon in his later years, around 6300 BCE. These are the salmon runs wiped out by dams built by U.S. Army engineers before the signing of the Columbia River Treaty with B.C. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Happy trails, to former hikers visiting from abroad. Neither, of course, do they contain the years of "tough hiking apprenticeship" of his childhood or the years before his retirement. Later, when the HHS Recreation Commission founded the HHS Multicultural Singers", he became one of the group's most loyal members and also volunteered as "Choir Librarian" for seven years. It was a sad day when Hermann had to retire from both activities due to health reasons! Both, Hermann and his wife, Erika, are also dearly missed as friends of a loyalty hard to find nowadays in our busy world - just ask any of their hiking and choir friends! All our lives were truly enriched by their friendship and none of us, I am sure, will ever forget them! I would like to end this article with another odd little story happening after he passed away. When Hermann's health failed more and more and we all realized that the end was near, I promised a friend who was with the "Harrison Pilgrims" on the Camino de Santiago trail in Spain to let her

Thanks to the community for support this holiday season Whew!!! Now that the dust has settled and we can breathe, AgassizHarrison Community Services (AHCS) wants to recognize and thank all those who helped make this holiday season a roaring success! It all started with the multitude of donors, individuals, businesses and organizations that had food and/or toy drives, collected blankets, coats, cash donations, sponsored a Christmas Hamper or organized fundraisers to support our Christmas activities. Your generous contributions helped to fill needs at a time of year that can be very difficult. We anticipate this need to grow as more individuals are finding themselves in situations where they require additional support for

their families. We are very grateful and appreciative for individuals, organizations and businesses that continually support AHCS, allowing us to provide services for families and individuals who find themselves in a time of hardship. As Helen Keller said, “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” This holiday season, as a community we helped many individuals and families. Agassiz-Harrison Community Services appreciates the community’s support…. we send a heartfelt THANK YOU!! Brenda Dondo Agassiz-Harrison Services

know if something happened. When he passed away I did. Afterwards I wondered were the group walking when Hermann died and to my surprise, found out that they were in a small town named "Hermanillos de la Calzada" ! Coincident? We will never know but then I always thought that, like old soldiers, old hikers never die, they simply fade away! P.S. With much thanks to the Lambec family for inviting us to remember Hermann and Erika in their new house in Fort Langley!

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"Like Old Soldiers Old perhaps, best skilled Hikers Never Die. They hiker who ever hiked Simply Fade Away" our trails and climbed Sadly, the "Harrison the mountains of our Hikers" as they used to area. His participation be called, lost three oldin the activities of the time members "Harrison during the past Hikers" year: Marie helped to Long who open our area passed away to hiking and in the spring, made hikers Trudy Hackel aware of the who left us in beauty and the summer "hikeability" and Hermann of Harrison RUTH ALTENDORF Stolting, who and the Harrison followed suit Fraser Valley. last October. In the Happenings All three lived year 2008, life to the the last year fullest or, sometimes, of his official hiking as well as they could career and, incidently according to increment also the last year of the circumstances. But it "Harrison Hikers" as an is Hermann Stolting I organization operating would like to write a under the HHS little more about today Village council, he was since he was of the awarded a certificate "quiet type" who did of achievement by not talk much about his the HHS Recreation achievements. Commission for Hermann Stolting having completed was one of the founding 735 hikes (under members of the this organization) "Harrison Hikers" and comprising of 10,406 later also became one of kilometers of Hiking the founding members Distance and 277,300 of the Harrison Hot meters of Elevation Springs Multicultural Gain. He also received Singers. But it is an award for trustability primarily "Hermann and dependability.These the Hiker" he should figures do not include be remembered for. any of the private hikes When he passed away, he often undertook Harrison lost the, with friends or family

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JANUARY 2015

A guide to information & services for Agassiz-Harrison & area adults

Friendship House Seniors here have a special place to socialize, enjoy a cup of coffee, play a friendly match of floor curling or a rousing round of cribbage. The Friendship House in Agassiz is a welcoming place for seniors from all walks of life to come together and stay active and connected. “The main focus of our group is socialization,” explains Dick Hopkins, president of the Kent Harrison Senior Social Cultural Society, which runs the Friendship House. “We have a lot of social events and we try to encourage people to bring others.” The Friendship House’s story begins in 1987 with the donation of some property for use as a senior’s centre. A group of local seniors started fundraising and within three years, had the money for the $235,000 project. The centre, located at 7272 Morrow Road, opened in 1990 with approximately 50 members. The last of the

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original committee was Jean Wallis, who just passed away December 23 at the age of 83.

“Floor curling is the most important thing to me,” says Hopkins. “I’ve always been sports-minded.”

Since their humble beginnings in 1990, the membership has grown to more than 200 seniors (55+). It’s no wonder, considering the amount of activities offered at the hall. There’s nickel bingo and a Jammers music session. There’s line dancing and Sit and be Fit classes. Line dancing is becoming more popular and there’s always, through whatever event, coffee on and people sitting around chatting. But the big event that happens every week at the Friendship House is floor curling.

One of Hopkin’s goals as president is to encourage more seniors to join. They estimate they only reach approximately 40 per cent of the senior population right now. With the regular weekly events plus special activities such as casino bus trips, floor curling bonspiels, St Patrick’s tea and bake sale and New Year’s Eve parties, there’s sure to be something for everyone.

Floor curling runs two days a week, with 24 teams competing. There’s also drop-in curling times throughout the week. Hopkins says floor curling is definitely his favourite weekly event at Friendship House.

There are two new events to watch for this year at the Friendship House. Hopkins is excited to announce a Retro Night, featuring music from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. This event, taking place at the end of February, will hopefully become a regularly-scheduled event if the turnout is good. The other new event, which Hopkins is excited about starting, is a spaghetti dinner happening in April. It will be a fundraiser dinner for The Friendship House and a fun social gathering for local seniors. Hopkins encourages anyone interested to give him a call or stop in during Friendship House activities to see what it’s all about. “Healthy living is important. If they get out and become active and socialize, they’re going to stay healthy for a long time,” says Hopkins. And if you’re still not convinced Friendship House is right for you, Hopkins adds: “The coffee pot is always on.” For more information, call Dick Hopkins at 604-796-9470.

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Seniors invited to roundtable discussion on staying healthy as you age

ach of us is aging. And as a population, Canada is aging faster than ever before. British Columbia has one of the most rapidly aging populations in Canada. By 2031, 24 percent of British Columbia’s population will be over the age of 65.

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brand-new writing competition has been launched to recognize and encourage the creative talents of British Columbia authors age 50 or better. The Cedric Literary Awards have been created specifically to attract unpublished BC writers of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. This is a first-ofits-kind literary awards program in Canada and it is already gathering interest on the part of writers, as well as organizations that support and promote Canadian authors. The Cedric Literary Awards is the brainchild of Dr. Peter Dale, Chairman of Better Than 50, a web-based initiative created to achieve a more connected world for the 50-plus demographic by building portals to relevant and local information. “Our first project – www.betterthan50.com – is in active use,” Dale says. “The Cedric Literary Awards is a natural extension of what we’ve been doing previously by tapping into the creative talents of BC writers who bring a lifetime of experience to their work.” The Cedric Literary Awards will be a juried writing competition with selection panel members drawn

from BC’s rich, diverse and established writing community. Each of the category winners will receive a monetary prize along with a special memento of their participation in the competition, and a special prize for First Nations storytelling will also be awarded. Executive Director Veronica Osborn says: “We are very excited to give unpublished BC authors in the 50-plus demographic an opportunity to showcase their literary work. There are so many people in BC who have been writing or storytelling all their lives, but perhaps didn’t think anyone would want to read their work – let alone publish it.” A formal Call for Submissions to the Cedric Literary Awards will be issued February 1st, 2015, and the competition will wrap up with a Gala Awards Dinner to be held in November 2015. Authors interested in taking part in this exciting new writing competition should log on to the website at: www.thecedrics.ca or email Veronica Osborn, at vosborn@thecedrics.ca.

Older British Columbians are living longer and with fewer disabilities than the generations before them. But, at the same time, many seniors in B.C. have more than one chronic condition with older seniors being more likely than younger seniors to have multiple chronic conditions. It is important to remember, however, that chronic disease, disability and loss of independence are not inevitable consequences of aging: many seniors retain good health, maintain their independence and quality of life, and contribute greatly to their families and communities.

To promote healthy aging, Dr. Inna Fadyeyeva and Robert Stam (R.N.) from the Agassiz Community Health Centre, are inviting seniors in this community to join them over a cu p of tea in series of monthly round table discussions. The first discussion will focus on the topic of how to stay healthy in your senior years. To be discussed will be diet and nutrition, physical activity, self-management and mental health. After a brief presentation, those in attendance will be invited to participate by asking their own questions. This is the first time this kind of event has been planned for this community. It will take place on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the Agassiz Public Library. Please register your intention to attend by calling the Agassiz Community Health Centre at 604.703.2030.

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Agassiz-Harrison Lions club member Darcy Striker (left) and Bob Boorman (right) recently presented a cheque for $500 to the BC division of the Canadian Diabetes Association. Volunteer Randi Fauteaux (centre) accepted the funds on behalf of Camp Kakhamela, the summer camp for children with type 1 diabetes.

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Try the S.M.A.R.T. method of planning It is the year 2015 already! The beginning of a new year is a time for reflection on our selves, our families, and our values. This special time brings an opportunity to start fresh and create the lives we want. New Year’s Resolutions can be very promising especially during the selfless years of raising a young family. There is so little time left in the day for us parents as we race through our days just to repeat it the very next day. We tend to live and parent on autopilot. Resolutions bring focus to what we view as important and provide intention to our actions where we are forced to become present. So with all the promise and exciting energy resolutions bring why do so many of us fail? Perhaps it is because there is no real plan to

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I communicate with love and tenderness and I take in each moment as it comes. I don’t feel rushed and therefore I am not rushing my kids along with me, which usually brings stress, yelling and tears. You could also make a resolution to improve your parenting skills. Such resolutions could be; I will give 10 hugs a day to each child, I will praise my kids every time I see them getting along or I will take a deep breath when I want to yell. A parenting resolution takes you off of autopilot and react mode and sends you into a proactive parenting mode. These positive and intentional interactions with your children will be noticed by your children and they may just respond in kind. This will positively change the dynamics of the household and improve the quality of your relationship. As parents and caregivers to young children, we need to strike a balance between all the roles we have. Many times our own individual self gets lost. We need to do things for ourselves so we can be more present for our children. Our presence is the ultimate gift you can give them. All of the wonderful benefits that we receive for ourselves

are carried forward into our daily lives with our children and therefore creating better relationships. So here is a challenge for you Agassiz/ Harrison parents and caregivers. Email your SMART goal at AGHS_ ECD@yahoo.com. Email me your progress throughout the year and include your thoughts, experiences, pictures and how your resolution has impacted your relationship with your children. I will write an article in June as our halfway progress point and another article in December for the year end results. You will have the added support of accountability if you would like to participate. I look forward to your resolutions! As for me, although I have many things I would like to work on I will choose to do physical exercise every day for 10 minutes minimum. I will do this both by myself and with my kids. I will keep track of my progress by recording my activity and time on the calendar. The Agassiz Harrison Early Years Committee sends you all the love, patience and joy in the New Year for you and your family. Kim Verigin is the co-ordinator for AgassizHarrison Early Years.

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†Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian New Retail Vehicle Registrations as of CYTD November 2014 for the Compact SUV/Compact Car/Subcompact Car segments as defned by Honda Canada Inc. *Limited time weekly lease offer and all other offers are from Honda Canada Finance Inc., on approved credit. #The weekly lease offer applies to a new 2015 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3FES/ Civic DX model FB2E2FEX/Fit DX model GK5G3FE (“Specifed Models”) for a 60-month period, for a total of 260 payments of $69.89/$41.91/$39.97 leased at 1.99%/0.99%/2.99% APR based on applying $400.00/$350.00/$1050.00 “lease dollars” (which are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). ‡In order to achieve $0 down payment, dealer will cover the cost of tire/battery tax, air conditioning tax (where applicable), environmental fees and levies on the 2015 CR-V LX 2WD, Civic DX and Fit DX only on customer’s behalf. Down payment of $0.00, frst weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,171.40/$10,896.60/$10,392.20. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. **MSRP is $27,685/$17,245/$16,070 including freight and PDI of $1,695/$1,495/$1,495 based on new 2015 Specifed Models described above. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. £For more information about the 2015 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year® award, visit http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/suv/2015_ honda_cr_v_is_the_motor_trend_suv_of_the_year/ ΩFor more information about the AJAC’s Best Small Car (Under $21,000) award, please visit: http://www.ajac.ca/web/ccoty/2015/comparison_category.asp?cat=176 */#/**Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery and covered by the dealer on behalf of the customer on Specifed Models only. Offers valid from January 3rd through February 2nd 2015 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

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ussion Public Library. The first disc register at 604-703-2030. to tre Cen lth ering her Community Hea Jessi Sparks will again be off king workshop - January 23. ssiz Public Pro D Day Pin Button- ma kshop. This free, pro-D day workshop will be held at the Aga g wor popular kids’ button-makin Library at 2pm.

from 6:30 pm

rning - Tuesday, Jan 27 Agassiz utes A Day, A Lifetime of Lea Family Literacy Day : 15 Min shments, prizes and give-aways. Sponsored by Agassiz Library,t, School , refre Ken y Years Committee, District of - 8:00 pm. Local book readings Learning, Agassiz-Harrison Earl Centre. and on racy eati Lite Recr to ss and Acce ural ity Cult Commun munity Takes place at the Kent Com ety. Soci ht dRig Rea and , District #78

For Kids

Kidz at the Cros

s - Harrison Elementary - Thurs. 6 for ladies & children 0-5. Weds. 9:30 am Agas - 7:30 pm Grades 4, 5 & 6 Registratio siz n - Carol Cartmell 604-793-0171 or gosp & team leader Christian Reformed Church on Morrow Road. FMI call elbrass@shaw. or text 604-997-4484 ca Crafts • Games • Lesson 1789 The Royal West

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minster Regiment Cadet siz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag Corps - Westie Army Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819- Canadian Legion BrancCadets Training at the Royal 6822 h No 228 - 344 Fort Street Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm. Free for ages 12 - 19. FMI Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal contact Capta nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. education, gmail.com in M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD at 1789trg@ or call 604-799-8897 Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-7 96-0313 Lego Club - Thursdays from 3-5pm. Every Thursday Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Kent afterschool we will clear the floor in the back room Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids of the librar y, get 0 - 5. FMI call out the boxes of Lego Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161. build Lego to your hearts content. and let you themes and activities suggested, or There will be Preschool Storytime - Fridays at 10:15. kids can just It’s Crackle, build Ms Terrill and all your little friends together as we safe and visit. We add an afterschool snack and a listen to stories and have all kinds of place to be, for children that can be on fun. Free, drop only their own in, all welcome. please. Drop in.

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s Only at the Library - Tuesdays It’s warm inside and you are welcome from 3-5pm. hang out. Come by the library afters to come and chool and there will be a snack, some games to play if you can just sit and visit and listen to you choose or the library’s back room. Your choices, your music in your place and your time.

friends, old & new! Parents/caregive Place - Meet children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Weds rs with their . & Thurs. 9:30 am - 1 pm 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-7 96-0313 Coffee Break/Story Hour - A weekly Bible Study

• Seniors Friendship House Drop-In - Mon. Agassiz Harrison Senior Seniors Walking to Music at Peer Support - Knit

10 am, Sit am, Bingo at 1 pm, Seniors Learn to & Fit at 10:30 Line Dance at 4 pm; Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm.; Wed. Floor Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor Curling at 1 pm. FMI call 604-796-3422.

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Agassiz le Discussion - Wednesd Senior Health Round Tab will focus on how to stay healthy in your senior years. Call the

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& Natter Group: We meet every Thursday Manor on Morrow Rd., Agassiz. Every at Dogwood one welcome. Call Eunice 604-796-9841

Tuesday is Toonie Day Bowling - Agas siz and Harrison seniors

are encouraged to come out and Council of Senior Citizens Orga nizations join 5 pin bowling every (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted second and last Tuesday to impro

ving of each month starting at 3pm “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. FMI at Chillibowl Lanes, call Ernie Bayer Chilliwack. Car pool @ 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@sh available. Call Kay FMI at 604aw.ca 316-3318

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YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CLASSIFIEDS Phone: 604.796.4300 Toll Free: 1.866.865.4460 email: classified@ahobserver.com

OBITUARIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

COMING EVENTS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING CLASS 1 DRIVER REQUIRED

Crane experience an asset but not necessary- will train. Job requires out of town work in the railway business. Fax resume and drivers abstract to: 604-850-3554 or email:

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CARDS OF THANKS

Thank you to everyone for your kind gestures of support during the recent loss of our Mother and Grandmother, Jean Wallis. Darryl, Ann & family Dennis, Anna & Family

TIMESHARE

VACATION SPOTS

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HELP WANTED

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ROAD CONSTRUCTION Operations Supervisor wanted to lead our team. Want a fulfilling career that offers work life balance? You can be home every day; www.sturgeoncounty.ca.

YARD LABOURER Required for railroad business in Abbotsford, to put together orders. Must be physically fit, willing to work outdoors and have a valid driver’s license.

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Foxridge Offers Steady Full-Time Work With Competitive Rates & Production Bonuses.

Chris & Helen Riley and Brain & Linda Mattson are pleased to announce the marriage of their children:

If this is of interest to you please contact us at: foxridgecareers@qualico.com

Stephanie Paige Riley to Duncan Thomas Mattson on October 4th, 2014

click on Jobs link on the Homepage Mail resume and cover letter to: #7-7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack BC, V2R 4G5 E-mail to: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca OR Fax to 604-824-5342 Attn: Stó:lô Nation HR Personnel

CASUAL BUS DRIVERS REQUIRED School District #78 (Fraser-Cascade) has openings on the Casual Bus Drivers list for qualified applicants willing to drive in the Hope area. All applicants must possess a Class 2 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement. Rate of Pay:

$21.80 per hour as per CMAWBC Collective Agreement

Requirements:

Class 2 with Air Endorsement School Bus experience an asset

FLAG PEOPLE NEEDED. Must be certified & have car. Full Time, Med/Dental after 3 months. $15/$16 p/hr post probation. www.bcroadsafe.com or (604)-7276089 or bcrshr@bcroadsafe.com

The Bride was attended by matron of honour Samantha Hall, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids Ashlea Paré & Ashley Goshulak and flower girl Chloe Ward. The Groom was attended by Best man Kyle Pidcock, brother-in-law of the groom. Groomsmen Andrew Bodnar & Josh Roberts and ring bearer Kaiden Mckinley.

HIRING MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS! Minimum 2 years’ recent acute care Medical Transcription experience or new CanScribe Career College MT graduates. Testing required. Email resume to: mt_recruiter@yahoo.com. KAL-TIRE, SECHELT requires immediately, an OTR Tire Technician with OTR, medium truck, light truck and passenger tire skills. Valid provincial driver’s license. Competitive salary and benefits. Reply with resume to rjatkal@telus.net or call Joe 604-885-7927.

• SAW FILER • ELECTRICIANS • MILLWRIGHT/WELDER - Surrey B.C Searching for highly motivated and ambitious individuals to work and be challenged in their field. Competitive Wage & Good Beneﬁt Package Offered! Please forward your resume: Fax:(1)604-581-4104 Email: careers@tealjones.com Visit: www.tealjones.com

POWERMAX CONTRACTING is seeking Journeymen and Apprentices for projects in Northern Alberta. The shift is 2 weeks in 1 week out with flights provided from regional airports. Competitive wage & benefits package offered. Please email resume to: christinem@powermaxltd.ca or call 780-714-9690 for details.

Reporting to the publisher, the editor/reporter will be instrumental in guiding the overall strategic direction of the Hope Standard. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can work under pressure in a deadline driven environment. This person will have the ability to perform editorial tasks and contribute to the editorial content both in print and online. Strong design skills with knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and iMovie are required. 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 Hope Standard 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.

Applicants will full supporting documentation, including references to be forwarded to:

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

The Hope Standard

HELP WANTED

Foxridge Homes is currently hiring experienced Framing Crews for our Single and Multi-Family projects in Surrey, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge and Langley.

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The Hope Standard, a once a week, award winning community newspaper has an opening for an editor/reporter.

FRAMING CREWS

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HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

Editor

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HOME STAY FAMILIES

ST. John Brebeuf Secondary school (Abbotsford) is looking for home stay families beginning January 23, 2015. The monthly host fee is $800 and families are required to provide a bedroom, 3 meals a day, and Internet access. If interested, please contact Ted Brennan at tbrennan.sjb@gmail.com or 604855-0571.

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Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

HELP WANTED

TERMINAL Manager Needed for Chilliwack. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, is safety oriented, committed, energetic, and flexible. Possesses experience as a manager or in a leadership role within the trucking industry, a class 1 driver’s license with 2 or more years experience, above average interpersonal and communication skills, and an ability to manage multiple priorities. Salary based on experience; includes the use of a vehicle. Posting closes Jan 31 2015. For more information or to apply visit our website at Sutco.ca or call 1-888-357-2612 x 230

Fax resume to: 604-850-3554

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PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package and room for advancement. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3), and Mechanics. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: Troyer.ca.

1-877-914-0001

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EARN .95+/mile after costs on this lane

Nov. 23rd 1942 - Jan. 8th 2015 Our beloved Nanny passed away in the Fraser Canyon Hospital with Peanut by her side. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Ron. Children Renee (Brent), Shawn(Amanda), Ronilynn(Robert) and Rhondalee(Pavel). Grandchildren Chandra-lee, BJ, Alexander, Lindsay, Taylor-rae, Dominik, Lucas and Logan. Great granddaughter Ayva. Siblings Louise and Roger. Cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Louis and Isabelle. Brothers Raymond, George, Marcel and Arthur. Sister Anita. At her request there will be no funeral. Condolences for the family will be held April 4th between 1pm-4pm at the North Bend Community Hall. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Fraser Canyon Hospice Society 1275-7th Ave. Hope BC V0X 1L4

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

TransX is now hiring Vancouver based Class 1 Owner Operators for Terrace and Central B.C. interior runs.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: Carly Ferguson publisher@hopestandard.com Deadline for applications is 5:00pm January 18, 2015.

Natalie Lowe-Zucchet Secretary-Treasurer School District #78 (Fraser-Cascade) 650 Kawkawa Lake Road Hope, B.C. V0X 1L4 Email: alimb@sd78.bc.ca Fax: 604-869-7400

Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Questions regarding these positions may be directed to Dan Landrath, Transportation Supervisor at 604-796-1042. 01/15H_FC15

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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ELECTRICAL

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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE DRAINAGE, SANITARY, storm & water. Call RH Contracting for repairs, upgrades, new installs and diagnostics. Res., multi-family, commercial & industrial. 604-5741747 email: admin@rhcontracting.ca

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PET SERVICES

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CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Agassiz - 1 & 2 bdrm apt. for rent available near post office. Clean building. Laundry and off street parking onsite.$650/mth & 800/mth call 604-491-6380 or 778-834-1951 Agassiz. Woodside, 1 bdrm, patio, updated, handicap friendly, manager. Avl. nw N/S. $575 604-535-5953

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551

GARAGE SALES

T. Marlowe Manor 1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz (Under new Management)

Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m. Also, new construction, and 2 bdrm...$799/m

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PUBLIC NOTICE

condo quality l bdrm...$650

REVEREND D. Westin and Vet Dr R. Westin with three kids are looking for a house or large apartment in Agassiz since we are moving from Sweden. Rebecka will do research at UBC in Agassiz and we will stay between 3 and 6 months, starting 1 Feb. We are smoke and pet free. rebecka.westin@slu.se or 0046 (706)363696

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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.

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On September 29, 2011, at the 3000 block of Hot Springs Road, Harrison, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Agassiz RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2011 Blazer Van Trailer utility trailer,VIN:5NHUBLV24BT430698, BCPL:UFF28F, on or about 10:55 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada to seize evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 7(1) (Production of substance) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offence-related property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2567, is subject to forfeiture

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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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The licencing of the new patio is to allow the Golf Course’s clientele to enjoy a beverage with a more appealing view of the golf course opposed to their current patio which faces the parking lot. The applicant will keep the existing patio licensed as well to accommodate larger functions. The District of Kent Council will be considering this application and all comments received by the public at their January 26, 2015 Council meeting. HOW CAN I PROVIDE MY COMMENT(S)? If you would like to comment on this proposal, please do so by writing to: Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services District of Kent 7170 Cheam Avenue PO Box 70, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 or email dkohuch@district.kent.bc.ca To ensure the consideration of your views, your letter or email must include your name(s) and address and be received on or before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Your written comment(s) will be submitted to Council at their January 26, 2015 meeting and will form part of the public record regarding the application. SUBJECT LAND:

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Application for a Permanent Structural Change to a Liquor Primary Licence WHAT’S HAPPENING? An application has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) from the Harrison Resort Golf Course (the “Golf Course”) to add a new patio with an occupant load of 34 persons to the Liquor Primary Licence #301079 at 3891 Hot Springs Road, Agassiz, BC.

SUBJECT PROPERTY (3891 HOT SPRINGS ROAD) NEED MORE INFO? For further information, please contact Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services at (604) 796-2235.

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COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING JANUARY 2015

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS

Monday, January 26 Tuesday, February 10 Monday, February 23 Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall 7:00 PM

THANK YOU AGASSIZ BOTTLE DEPOT

The 2015 Winter Leisure Guide is now available at the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre, 6660 Pioneer Ave. Drop in or call 604-796-8891 for program registration.

SNOW CREW

The District of Kent is pleased to extend the Kent Recycling and Bottle Depot services for another Five years to the Agassiz Bottle Depot Ltd. We also recognize the great work that the Agassiz Bottle Depot team does in the community and the cleanliness of the facility. Did you know that the recycling depot accepts computers, televisions and electronic toys? To view a full list of acceptable items, visit return-it.ca

Winter arrived suddenly with a blast of cold and ice in Agassiz last week, bringing with it a heavy downfall of snow. These weather conditions resulted in black ice and slush on the roads, freezing rain and power outages, creating hazards for both pedestrians and drivers. The District’s Public Works crew worked diligently to maintain the levels of ice and snow on our roads, enduring the slippery conditions and cold weather in order to keep drivers and pedestrians safe. The District’s Utilities crew worked equally hard to ensure the water and sewer systems continued to provide uninterrupted service to residents during the power outage as well. While Mother Nature can sometimes make travelling in the winter months treacherous, our crews do their best to ensure smoother trekking for the residents of Kent. On behalf of Council, we extend great appreciation and thanks to all the employees who worked out in the cold to make our roads safer, and we look forward to continuing to serve the residents of Kent. John Van Laerhoven Mayor

BUSINESS LICENCE RENEWALS Business Owners are reminded that a business licence is required to operate in the District of Kent. Renewal Notices for Licence fees for 2015 have been mailed out to registered business operations. To avoid a late payment fee, business licence renewal payment must be made prior to January 31, 2015. 2015 Business Licences can be renewed at the District of Kent Municipal Hall, located at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz which is open on weekdays (except statutory holidays) from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. If you are unable to make it to the Municipal Hall you may make a payment by credit card over the phone, or by mailing a cheque with your renewal notice and we will mail your new business licence to you.

Furthermore, we would like to also extend a reminder that all business signs including portable and sandwich board signs require permit Additionally, Business Owners approval and are required to comply are encouraged to contact the with the regulations of the District of Development Services Department Kent Sign Bylaw No. 1397, 2008. prior to expanding or changing their Business Licence Application forms current business, so we may work for both resident and non-resident with you to ensure compliance with businesses may be downloaded District Bylaws and regulations. If from the District of Kent website changes have already occurred to www.district.kent.bc.ca under the your business, without notification, “Business in Kent” tab. please provide current information Thank you for your cooperation and to the District so we may update our we wish you a profitable 2015. records accordingly, confirm that your business is in compliance and If you have any questions, please to help insulate you for any future contact the Bylaw / Licence insurance claims you may have with Inspector at 604-796-2235. respect to Fire and Building Code regulations. If you have not received your renewal notice please contact the undersigned immediately to confirm your 2015 fee.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE SNOW & ICE CONTROL

The District of Kent’s response to winter events varies according to the individual characteristics of each event and availability of resources. Roads are checked early in the morning and the appropriate Public Works’ staff is called in to address the situation. District of Kent priorities for snow and ice removal include: • Opening access for emergency service providers, such as Fire and Ambulance • Opening school bus routes on school days • Opening rural milk truck routes • Opening prison access routes • Clearing the commercial core and opening collector routes Once mobility is restored to these priority areas, snowcan removal can startsubdivisions, on municipal areas work start work on municipal subdivisions, and parking lots.will be made for emergencies. sidewalks andsidewalks parking lots. Exceptions Townsite plowing often starts with clearing driving lanes by plowing toward the curb. Driveways do become obstructed from street plowing. Please note that the District cannot open private driveways or roads. Some important things to remember during a snowfall: • Property owners are responsible for clearing snow and ice from sidewalks or footpaths bordering their property by 12:00 noon the day following the accumulation. • Vehicles should be parked in your driveway so as to allow snow plows to properly maintain roads. • When shoveling snow place it on your lawn; grass is dormant and will not be affected. Please avoid placing or piling any snow or ice upon any roadway, sidewalk or boulevard. • If you must place snow on the roadway, place it to the right when facing the roadway so when the snow plow passes it will not re-plow snow back into your driveway. Winter events are often followed by rain. Snow or ice in the curb lane can interfere with drainage and may cause possible flooding. Therefore, on roads that are wide enough, the District frequently “windrows” the snow down the centre of streets to permit proper drainage. The intersections are opened completely to allow the proper flow of traffic. Please use caution when traveling during winter conditions: • Drive more slowly and watch for pedestrians • Leave more room from the vehicle in front of you • Ensure your vehicle has good winter tires and is in good repair • Leave extra room when in the vicinity of snow removal equipment. For additionalinformation information please contact Mick ofThiessen, Director of Engineering For additional please contact the District Kent at 604-796-2235 Services, at 604-796-2235