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The gym was filled with happy, sweaty firefighters dancing together when the crew from South Africa got everyone up and moving. Below: The South African wildfire crew treated the guests at the Sts’ailes appreciation dinner to an energetic song and dance from their homeland.

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It was authentic, anticipated and appreciated. The Sts'ailes people and provincial wildfire crews gathered together last week to meet, to share a meal and, by the end, to share a bond. The school gym was filled with about 150 firefighters from across the province as well as a 24-person crew from South Africa. They were invited by Sts'ailes band as a thank you for their hard work to protect the traditional lands of the Sts'ailes people in the Wood Lake wildfire. "We really, really appreciate the work you have been doing," Chief Harvey Paul said to the firefighters. "We thank the firefighters for coming out and protecting our land and our homes." Mitch Pence, incident commander for the Wood Lake wildfire, said he was proud of all the firefighters who all put in 110 per cent. He thanked the Sts'ailes band for the opportunity to gather together and share a meal. Before the speeches, while digging into his salmon dinner, Pence said

for a community to host a dinner for fire crews is not something he has encountered very often. "This is pretty special," he commented. Other firefighters certainly agreed. Pierce Fifieild is a wildfire fighter out of Terrace. He's been on a provincial crew for the past five years. He says every summer gets so busy, these kinds of things don't happen.

"It really boosts morale, and shows how much they really care," Fifield says. For the Sts'ailes people, gathering to share a meal in celebration is common. What is uncommon this year is the lack of salmon. Band councillor and cultural manager Kelsey Charlie (Tixweltel) says usually right now, they would be in the middle of salmon catching season. But the same day as the

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dinner, the whole Fraser River was shut down for sockeye salmon fishing. "We'd normally be fishing almost three to four days a week, but they closed it right down because of conservation," says Charlie. "We're OK with that, being that we're stewards of the land. We want to make sure it's there for generations to come." But it means the salmon they shared wasn't just any meal. It was the best, and the most precious, they could offer. "That salmon is like gold," says Charlie. "That's our soul food." After dinner, each crew was presented with certificates of thanks and a small gift on behalf of the Sts'ailes people. Pence was presented with a drum to bring back to the provincial fire headquarters as thanks for their work and he presented Chief Charlie with a gift on behalf of the provincial fire servce. Julia English, Apex crew boss out of Nelson, told the crowd when they Continued on 3

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While the federal election was called nearly three weeks ago, things are off to a slow start locally. For one thing, there was a noticeable lack of signage in Agassiz. The District of Kent's sign bylaw prohibits election signage to be posted for more than 30 days prior to an election. However, at Monday evening's Council meeting, that limitation was reluctantly extended an additional 30 days. Murray Hardie, president of the Liberal party electoral district association for the MissionMatsqui-Fraser Canyon riding, wrote a letter requesting the extension. "This will be in the longest federal election period in recent political memory and is in excess of twice the duration of previous federal campaigns," writes Hardy. "Therefore, we request to extend the allowable period a political sign can be displayed in the District of Kent by some 30 days to commence on or near August 20, 2015 and end after polls close on October 19, 2015." When asked to move the motion, there was a noticeable pause in the room. Mayor John Van Laerhoven asserted that the District "should" make the change as other municipalities do allow election signs to be posted once an election is called. The sign bylaw in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs permits election signs permitted during the election period, though there are limitations on where they can be erected. Councillor Sylvia Pranger said, "I would move we waive for just this particular election," allowing election signs on display for an additional 30 days. All voted in favour of the motion. The District of Kent and Harrison Hot Springs are part of the newly formed MissionMatsqui-Fraser Canyon

While Harrison Hot Springs has allowed election signage since the federal election was called August 2, a short drive through Harrison Tuesday afternoon found only one election sign posted so far.

riding, which includes parts of Abbotsford, all of Mission and up the Fraser Canyon including Lillooet and Ashcroft. As party leaders parry and thrust their way across the country, locally, not all candidates were even chosen until recently. Now, the ballot is filling up. On Sunday, the NDP announced their candidate for the MissionMasqui-Fraser Canyon riding. Dennis Adamson, the director for Electoral Area B for the Fraser Valley Regional District, won the nomination, according to an NDP spokesman. Adamson beat out Kevin Whitney, the chief of the T’it’q’et First Nation near Lillooet. Last week, the Conservative party announced their new candidate for the riding. Brad Vis was previously the communications and forward planning advisor to Abbotsford MP Ed Fast. He left that job to return to Abbotsford, where he had been working on agribusiness development as an associate for Corpus Management Group. "I am humbled by the opportunity to run as the Conservative candidate in the new riding," Vis wrote in a press release. Vis's nomination comes nearly three weeks after it was announced that the party's

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previous candidate for the riding, Liv Grewal, had been forced to withdraw from the race though no explanation was provided by the Conservative Party of Canada. It's not just the big three running candidates in this riding. Arthur Green is running on behalf of the Green Party and Wyatt Scott is running as an independent. Scott became an internet sensation recently when his campaign video went viral. Soaring through the air on a giant Canada goose and shooting laser beams from his eyes are some of the scenes in Scott's bizarre video. He slays a dragon using a giant sword before briefly listing a few of his campaign points, including high university costs, expanded health care and social programs and rights for indigenous people. "Change is coming to Canada and I'm here to lead that change. Are you ready for the shift," he asks. The video, full of special effects and incongruous images, was published June 13 but drew attention last week on social media. It has had comments ranging from "Considering moving west just to give you my vote', to "Totally Epic. You have my vote!" To see the video, go to youtube. com and search 'WyattScott_ MMFC'.

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Forests Minister Steve Thomson called for public assistance Monday to identify those responsible for careless wildfire starts, or unauthorized intrusions into evacuation areas and restricted airspace. The B.C. Wildfire Service had to ground eight helicopters and three fixed-wing aircraft for three hours while battling fires around Oliver Sunday, due to an unauthorized drone flying in the area. Thomson was at Oliver airport when crews were called back from efforts to contain the Testalinden Creek and Wilson’s Mountain Road fires that threaten the community. “You could really see the frustration of the pilots and our wildfire team,” Thomson said. “Ticked off would probably be too mild a term to talk about their Continued on 3

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riveting, a capella song and dance routine, then gestured for the assembled guests to join in. If you know anyone from Nelson, you probably won't be surprised that they leapt up first. But soon after, dozens of firefighters from all across the province were up and in a circle, dancing and singing and celebrating together. The room was united in song and dance, and for a moment, there was no fire, and no different nations or peoples. Just joy filled men and women, smelling of fire, their bellies full of salmon, joined

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received their certificates that they very much appreciated the recognition. "We get complacent up there, [when we] don't know who we're working for. Thank you," she said. When the South African crew came up to receive their certificates, they were asked if they would perform a song from their homeland. They summoned up the energy after a full day of working on the fire, and what took place next was something magical. They performed a

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as one. The Sts'ailes band also shared a song, with a traditional drum and dance. As firefighters left the gym after the last song, it was obvious they were tired but content. A bushy-bearded B.C. firefighter high-fived a South African crew member as they got to their trucks. Small clusters of firefighters walked together, reminiscing about the evening. And they all headed back to their work camp down the road, ready to face the Wood Lake Wildfire another day.

activity to contact their local police or the B.C. Wildfire Service (1-800663-5555 or *5555 on mobile). The Rock Creek fire remained unconfined at about 3,750 hectares Monday, and has destroyed 30 homes. Chief fire information officer Kevin Skrepnek

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The search was called off last week for a missing swimmer presumed drowned in Harrison Lake. On Tuesday, Aug. 11 a group of four men were out on a boat. Three of them went swimming and got into trouble in the water. One man was pulled into the boat, another was rescued by boaters nearby. But the third went under the water. “Given the account of the situation, there was absolutely no doubt that he went under,” comments Neil Brewer, Kent Harrison Search and Rescue (KHSAR) team manager. The area he disappeared is known as Towboat Straight, about 600 metres off the western shore of Long Island and 2.5 km south of 20 Mile Bay, roughly 160 feet deep. KHSAR was called to the scene, where they conducted a surface search. Then on August 12, they assisted an

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RCMP dive team with a sonar search of the lakebed. The search was called off Wednesday afternoon. “The incident is now considered to be a recovery operation,” reports Cpl. Mike Rail, RCMP spokesman. He says the plan is for an RCMP underwater recovery team to come back to Harrison some time in August to make another attempt at finding the body of the missing swimmer.

KHSAR invested 155 volunteer hours in the search, including the use of two boats and two seadoos. A fixed wing plane conducted an aerial search and an RCMP helicopter assisted. An air ambulance was also dispatched in Aug. 11 but left without a patient on board. The man rescued from the water by a nearby boat was taken by ambulance to Chilliwack Hospital. The missing

swimmer’s name will not been released by the BC Coroner’s Office as it is not officially a death until a body is recovered. The August 11 incident is the latest in a string of deaths this summer. On August 7 a young woman died while swimming at Coburn Beach on the east side of Harrison Lake. And in June, two men died when they left an inflatable raft to swim back to shore. Gary Duong and Daniel Reid’s

as early as 9 a/,/ with the event starting at “It is always a pleasure to challenge The gauntlet has been 10:00AM. The Runs thrown. are a non-competitive, my neighbour in the District of Kent The communities of all-inclusive, family and I’m sure the Village of Harrison Agassiz and Harrison are oriented activity where going head to head in a participants can run, Hot Springs will come out in full force competition of numbers walk, push strollers to this very special event held once a for the upcoming Terry or bike for 2km, Fox Run. 5km, or 10km. Dogs year” District of Kent Mayor (on leash) are very Mayor Leo Facio John Van Laerhoven welcome. Registration put out the challenge to is by donation and Village of Harrison Hot there is no minimum Springs Mayor Leo Facio pledge amount. Every District of Kent and I’m sure the to see whose community can get participant is a special part of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs the most participants out. cause, as living proof that cancer “Let’s show Agassiz’s spirit and will come out in full force to this research saves lives. very special event held once a support Terry Fox’s marathon Bell reports that they have of Hope. I really encourage all year.” enough volunteers signed up Elinor Bell, local co-ordinator citizens of the District of Kent now to run the race. All that’s to meet me at Cheam Village for the run, says no matter who needed now is participants! For wins the contest, the important on September 20,” says Van Laerhoven. “Together we’ll walk thing is that people come out and more information, please contact off all those calories consumed at participate in the run. She says Elinor Bell at 604-796-9786 or the Fall Fair and at the same time it could be a close competition email elimal63@gmail.com Van Laerhoven isn’t the first support this great cause while again this year. this year to set up a challenge to “Last year, Agassiz narrowly raising funds for the Terry Fox other communities for the Terry edged out Harrison with the Foundation.” When asked if it would be number of participants, so it will Fox Run. In June, Port Coquitlam a more fair fight to count the be interesting to see who has the Mayor Greg Moore challenged participants by percentage of most “Marathon of Hope” spirit every mayor across Canada to raise help raise $1 for each community instead of hard this year,” says Bell. The 2014 run saw 91 people Canadian. numbers, Van Laerhoven smiled. “Terry’s wish, 35 years ago, was “I’m sure the mayor of Harrison participate. Bell says they hope this year to set a new record to raise $1 from every Canadian to would like that.” But Facio isn’t one to back of more than 100 for the 35th fund important cancer research. Together, 35 million Canadians down from a challenge. He says anniversary of the run. The 2015 Terry Fox Run can raise $35 million on the 35th the village is up to the task. “Put the word out folks,” he takes place Sunday, Sept. 20 at Anniversary of Terry’s Marathon urged at the August 10 Council the Cheam Retirement Village of Hope. I can’t think of a more meeting. “It is always a pleasure in Agassiz. Participants can fitting tribute to our greatest to challenge my neighbour in the come to the registration table Canadian icon,” Moore said. THE OBSERVER

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families and friends created a video asking for signage to be posted in Harrison warning of the cold temperatures in the lake and urging people to be aware of the risks of this lake. Several say in the video they had no idea that Harrison was so dangerous. However, Barb McLintock, media relations for the BC Coroner’s Office, says statistically, Harrison Lake is not even close to the top of the list when it comes to lakes that claim lives. There were fewer than five deaths in Harrison Lake in the years 2008-2014. Okanagan Lake had 21 deaths in the same period.

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Do you believe in human-caused climate change?

Kim Campbell was infamously quoted (or misquoted) as saying that a 47-day election was no time to discuss serious issues. Fortunately, we are in the early days of an election campaign that is almost twice that long, and will stretch on into late October. It’s also unusual to have an election campaign during the height of summer, when the weather is often top of mind. So let’s have a debate about global warming. Not whether or not it exists, which has been thoroughly established. There is a worldwide scientific consensus, and every major political party accepts that it is happening, whether grudgingly or not. There is also ample anecdotal evidence in the form of temperature records that have fallen by the score across B.C. We also have the raging wildfires and water restrictions – though not as severely here as in other regions – to show us what global warming will mean for us on a local level. Climate change is real. We now need to determine what the best course of action is towards change of our own. There are dozens of options, including changing the way we generate power, increasing energy efficiency, tax incentives, more spending on public transit, and changes in urban planning. Depending on how we choose to proceed, we could find ourselves in a future with electric cars springing up everywhere, as in Norway, and with solar farms popping up across the prairies. Wind farms are another option; or we could pioneer a new generation of safe, efficient nuclear power projects. Or we could simply hunker down and concentrate on using less energy and using what we do create more efficiently. Any of those options are better than our current course, which is barely better than nothing. Our major opposition parties may be willing to attack the government on the environment, but they are still following rather than leading the debates on energy and climate change. As usual, it’s up to Canadians to push for the changes we need in Ottawa. – Black Press

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Tom Fletcher Victoria – Several readers took me to task for last week’s commentary on the beginning of our long, hot federal election campaign. They pointed out, among other things, that there are substantial cost increases to Elections Canada as well as higher spending limits for the parties. And thanks to generous tax deductions for political donations, taxpayers subsidize all party spending whether they want to or not. That’s the system as it is today, so rather than rail against it, it seems more useful to ask what we’re getting for our forced investment in this exercise. First, more leader debates. The traditional main event organized by TV networks for Oct. 8 appears to be a bust, with only Liberal leader

Justin Trudeau and Green Party leader Elizabeth May expected to attend. Conservative leader Stephen Harper declined, prompting NDP leader Thomas Mulcair to say he will only take part in debates that include Harper. Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have agreed to a Sept. 17 debate hosted by The Globe and Mail and Google Canada. This one is to be focused on the economy, which should force participants to get beyond their talking points and pointing fingers. On Sept. 28 there will be a debate focused on foreign policy hosted by Munk Debates, a charitable foundation. Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have accepted. May and Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe were not invited to either of these. The national media have decided that the biggest issue currently is the trial of suspended senator Mike Duffy, but this has turned out to be a rehash of facts and assertions heard many times over by those

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Party policies are being doled out one bit at a time, and the national and local candidate debates may help clarify them. Here are a couple that could use closer scrutiny.

to the forefront. Harper declared his intention to starve the Senate by refusing any more appointments, after most provinces ignored his call to elect their nominees. Trudeau, having expelled all Liberal senators from the party caucus, has warned that Harper’s

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plan and Mulcair’s long-standing position to abolish the Senate are both unworkable, if not unconstitutional. Trudeau has promised changes to the senate appointment process, but no specifics so far. Party policies are being doled out one bit at a time, and the national and local candidate debates may help clarify them. Here are a couple that could use closer scrutiny. Harper has promised to revive a stimulus program from the 2009 economic crisis, offering a 15 per cent tax credit for home improvements between $1,000 and $5,000. This sounds great if you’re a homeowner, but does nothing for renters, drives up the cost of housing in already overpriced urban markets and encourages more consumer debt. Trudeau has promised an additional $2.6 billion over four years for First Nations education on reserves, and accelerated spending on school infrastructure. Mulcair has promised to hold OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.

a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women. Mulcair and Trudeau both pledge to reverse the Conservative moves to eliminate what’s left of door-todoor mail delivery, and to extend the age of eligibility for the Old Age Security pension from 65 to 67. All of these promises are presented in the most appealing way possible by the parties that promote them, and all involve spending and taxation trade-offs that the parties would prefer not to discuss. Another possible dividend from a formal campaign stretching more than two months is that more voters will pay attention to the real issues and actually take the time to cast a ballot. If that happens, and the long decline in voter turnout is reversed, it’s a good investment. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Easy choice to move business out of Agassiz

My family moved to a new house in Agassiz in 2007 where I obtained a license to operate our small business without incident until 2013. We were informed that prior to issuing the new license in 2013 a property inspection would be required. A phalanx of District employees toured my property and the business license application was denied. We have not been issued one since, and instead the demand was put forth for us to rezone our home to some sort of undefined industrial designation. The list of requirements were long, expensive and onerous, and the financial outcome was uncertain. There is no way to know how the changes would affect the resale value of our home and I was not willing to risk our single largest investment by altering the rural residential designation. I decided to move my business to Chilliwack instead. Here is a short economics lesson. The current program of enforcing small business compliance will cost each business between $2,000 to as much as $30,000 in direct out of pocket cash, plus large annual fees. When a business is levied with $30,000 in fees to continue operations, that is after tax dollars that must be found, the business must gross roughly $120,000 in order to accumulate that money. It must be paid from funds remaining after the business overhead (fuel, power, tools, taxes, office supplies, bad debts etc), has been paid, the mortgage and employees have been paid, and groceries and other necessities of life and business taken care of. That new $500 business license fee? I have to do another $2,000 in gross sales per year alone just to pay the District of Kent for the privilege of operating a

business locally. You can do the math to see what the actual human cost is to a small family business. For me it was an easy choice. I moved my company to a more business friendly community. I question whether the current compliance program being conducted is worth the potential economic downside to the local economy. Small businesses are fragile and difficult to sustain. They grow organically wherever they can afford to make a start, and enforcing a rule set designed to ensure that new or existing business fits into a rigid regulatory mold can only have the result of preventing new business from starting, or stifling existing business. If an entrepreneur wishes to quit his job and start a small enterprise in the District of Kent going forward, where would they start? Where will the next Key Welding, White Disposal, or Steve’s repairs open shop? I can’t see a place in the District for a small business of this type to make a start and that is disappointing and worrying. In closing, I thought it would be interesting to highlight the financial benefit that even a business as small as mine can have on the local economy. Since 2013, Septic Express spent more than $142,400 at various local businesses, which will now by and large be spent in Chilliwack. We also have a local payroll not including family members of approximately $120,000.00 per year who reinvest their earnings in the community. Martin Sparkes Owner of Septic Expert 9240 Young Road Chilliwack

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B.C. Seniors Advocate announces initiative to track elder abuse and neglect

The Office of the Seniors Advocate for British Columbia is sponsoring a process that for the first time in the province, will lay the ground work to enable accurate reporting of elder abuse and neglect data that will be made available to the public. “Reporting of elder abuse has always been ad hoc and difficult to track,” says Isobel Mackenzie, B.C.’s Seniors Advocate. “We need to get the most robust picture of the breadth and depth of this issue so that my office can make the most impactful recommendations possible to government.” The Seniors Advocate has asked Vancouver Coastal Health to be the lead agency on this initiative, in partnership with other agencies designated to follow up on reports of abuse, neglect, or self-neglect of adults who are not able to seek support and assistance. Currently available data related to the number, type and outcome of reported, investigated, and confirmed cases of abuse, neglect and self-neglect of seniors will be provided to the Seniors Advocate, as well as an analysis of current data collection systems, and recommendations for system improvements. VCH will be working closely with designated agencies including each health authority to gather data. “We are very encouraged by the fact that the Seniors Advocate asked us to partner with her office on this,” says Darren Kopetsky, Regional Director, Client Relations and Risk Management with Vancouver Coastal Health. “At the end of this project, we will have a roadmap to gaining a much better idea of the magnitude of this very critical issue in the province.” Vancouver Coastal Health will provide its report and recommendations to the Office of the Seniors Advocate in late August. The Advocate plans to make this data available to the public on the office’s website and the data will be updated regularly as this issue continues to be monitored by this office.

helping the convertible owners parked in their garages. “We had a fabulous event,” reports car show organizer John Buckley. “It had a very festive feel to it.” Dozens of classic cars and rare beauties were on display. Oddly enough, one of the cars that seemed to draw the most attention was a piece of junk. The ‘Tevie’s Termite Taxi’, a ‘47 Chrysler, with wood panelling peeling off, duct-taped seats and stickers splattered on the front, stood out from the chrome and sparkle. Aside from the

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Numbers were down but car enthusiasts that did turn out enjoyed a satisfying day of looking under hoods, peering in windows and talking shop with other likeminded aficionados last Saturday, Aug. 15. The air felt clean and crisp on a jaunt down Esplanade Ave. for the third annual Harrison Hot Springs Lakefront Car Show. The light rain was a welcome change and more than one person commented

termite taxi out of Vancouver, gorgeous vintage vehicles from across the Fraser Valley and the Lower Mainland came, as well as one from Kamloops and one from as far away as Radium. Owners and visitors chatted amiably while Harrison’s own ‘Rockwell’ band completed the scene with fun, fitting music for the occasion. Buckley says they could not have done the show without the great group of almost 20 volunteers, including Harold Bruins who joined Buckley in a leadership role this year. “I would really like to thank Harold Bruins and his family, and a special thank you to everyone else on our committee and team. We couldn’t have done it without you,” Buckley states simply. Organizers are already looking forward to next year and anticipating a fourth successful event. Of course, next year, they hope the sunshine will co-operate.

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What's in a name? When an Agassiz resident was first diagnosed with fibromyalgia, she knew it only as a strange-sounding name. Fast forward to a few years later, and it's safe to say that Leah's understanding has come a long way. In May 2016, she will host the ambitious Just One More Step fibromyalgia awareness walk in Agassiz as it makes its way from Langley to Banff. Leah is part of a team participating in the walk, designed to help raise awareness not only of those afflicted with fibromyalgia but also of those that suffer in silence with other invisible illnesses. “I can't do the walk because of my pain and condition, so there's no way I could train, but I will be a voice,” Leah said. “I will help with food and accommodation, and I will walk down Pioneer Street with the group.” In 2002, Leah was involved in a serious car accident that changed her life virtually overnight. She went from being an active

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Agassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313. the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Coffee Break/Story Hour - A weekly Bible Ettie 604-819-6822. Stud y for ladies & children 0-5. Weds. 9:30 Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal am Agassiz Christian Reformed Church on education, nutrition & support. Lunch provided. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrowis Morrow Road. FMI call or text 604-997-4484 1789 The Royal Westminster Regimen Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313. t Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm Cadet Corps - Westie Army Cadets Training at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 228 at Kent Elementary School. Free drop for kids 0 - 5. FMI call Kent Elementary -in - 344 Fort Street Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm. at Free for ages 12 - 19. FMI contact Capt 604-796-2161. ain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD Preschool Storytime - Fridays at 10:15. It’s com or call 604-799-8897.at 1789trg@gmail. Crackle, Ms Terrill and all your little friend together as we listen to stories and have s Summer Reading Club: Be a Book kinds of fun. Free, drop in, all welcome. all Reporter - Now through August 28 we will find readers in the librar Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting Place the news with their owny who want to get in book review. Others Meet friends, old and new! Paren ts/ want to know what’s good to read and you caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are can be the one to tell it like it is! FMI visit the welcome. Mon., Wed. and Thurs. 9:30a Agassiz Library. m - 1pm and Saturdays from 9am - noon .

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parent and preschool teacher to suddenly no longer feeling anything like herself. Suffering from headaches, chronic joint pain, and chronic fatigue, and often feeling like she is in a fog, Leah is no longer able to work. She now lives a life where a good day means having less pain and being able to get out of bed to function. The change was very difficult on Leah and her family, especially at the beginning. As with other sufferers of invisible illnesses, Leah didn't understand what

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Leah is part of a team participating in the walk, designed to help raise awareness not only of those afflicted with fibromyalgia but also of those that suffer in silence with other invisible illnesses.

Father Joaquim Dias 604-796-9181. Central Community Church Meets at the Ag Hall at 6800 Pioneer Ave. Sunday 10:30 am Kids Ministry as well. For more info visit www.central365.org The Harrison Gospel Chapel Sunday Worship Service begins at 10:30 am. 514 Lillooet Ave, HHS. Call 604-796-9500 Everyone welcome. e-mail: hgc@shaw.ca • harrisongospelchapel.com

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was happening to her. It was an emotional time marked with thoughts of uncertainty, not only for Leah, but also for her husband and two children. Eventually, a pain specialist diagnosed her with fibromyalgia and by chance, the very next day, met Cheryl Young, founder and executive director of the Fibromyalgia Well Spring Foundation, at a Langley Canada Day information booth. Leah walked up to the fibromyalgia booth and said, “I just got diagnosed with this and I have no idea what it's all about.” Young shed some light on fibromyalgia for Leah, and directed her to the Fibromyalgia Support Group in Chilliwack, which Leah continues to attend. Meetings are the fourth Wednesday of every month in the Lynnwood Retirement Centre. Leah will also start an Agassiz support group if needed. Although Young is afflicted with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and asthma, she plans to complete the full walk to Banff. She had originally envisioned herself as the only walker in the event, but growing interest has prompted up to 25 other walkers to join her for all or part of the way. The walk will connect with several other cities along the route including Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope, Penticton and Kelowna, taking time to meet city representatives at designated host cities. Organizers are taking walker safety seriously. Young has already consulted with the

RCMP and the Ministry of Transportation to establish the safest route, and she and her husband have driven every 25-30 km leg, noting locations for rest stops, food, and accommodation along the way. The walk is expected to take 35 – 40 days. When asked about the goals of the walk, Leah explained that her personal focus “is to educate people on invisible illnesses so that there is more compassion and empathy. When you are out in public and you see someone who looks well but appears to be struggling, don't judge; maybe ask if they need help.” She explained that many people don't realize that there are people around us suffering from fibromyalgia, or brain injuries, or other things entirely. She asks, “Why not have empathy for all people? People look at illness as something that you should look sick, you should look ill, you shouldn't look well, but that isn't always the case.” Leah's passion is to help people have more empathy, understanding the differences that we all possess, especially when you can't see them, and she wants to help provide hope and community for those that suffer in silence. She described awareness of fibromyalgia as still having a long way to go. “Awareness and acceptance is just like where MS was 20 years ago,” she said. Just One More Step continues to seek volunteers and donations. Leah emphasized that any size of donation can help, even gas cards and food cards. They are also still working on looking for accommodation sponsors in some areas. A filmmaker will join them to make a documentary about their journey. Young is inviting other professionals on board as well, including students with medical, chiropractic, physiotherapy and even massage backgrounds. For more information, readers can contact Cheryl Young at 778278-3697 or visit the walk's website at www.fi bromyalgiawellspringfou ndation.org.

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least, they were successful in achieving their festival in Elma. This is how it came about that the Harrison Hikers were invited to Elma’s famous Blackberry Festival in the spring of 1994. When we drove into Elma, we noticed a large banner across the road reading, “Welcome Harrison Hikers”. Wow! This was big! We stayed there for three days, took part in their “Big Foot Races” with the main road blocked off by state Police, in their parade, and numerous other happenings, such as a barbecue in the park. There were “sightings”, of course, and not to be left behind, we had brought our very own Sasquatch along. He

was Jacquie Neville, a really good sport, who was wearing the very warm costume for hours, hitting it off with Big Foot and the public. We had a great time! Needless to say that we invited the organizers to our festival as well and they came. They, too, had a great time, minus the banner across the road and state police. All in all, due to the Harrison Hikers’ stamina, something came about that otherwise would not have been happening and we not only had fun, but know now where Elma is located and the people of Elma also know where they can find Harrison Hot Springs. It was a great publicity event!

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Have Unwanted Firearms? Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

736

HOMES FOR RENT

Lg. house with big grd. for rent on Hotspring road, Harrison Hotspring. Good Credit person or Handyman. $800/mth call: 604-683-6000.

TRANSPORTATION 845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS pick a part

DON’T OVERPAY! rtmihomes.com “Your Smart Housing Solution” Canada’s Largest provider of manufactured housing. Text or call (844-334-2960). In stock 16’/20’/22’ Homes on Sale Now!

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The Scrapper

ACREAGE

WANTED: Acreage to rent. Grassland preferred. 4, 5, 10 acres or more. Call 604-795-0150

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GARAGE SALES

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Agassiz

GARAGE SALES

Harrison Hot Springs

Garage Sale

Multi Family Garage Sale 1609 #9 Highway Saturday, Aug 22, 2015 9 am - 3 pm Vintage furniture, household goods.

tools

TRUCKS & VANS

30255 Cedar Lane

T. Marlowe Manor

MISC. FOR SALE

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DL# 31038 604-855-0666

1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz

560

TRANSPORTATION

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

563 from $499 (Made in BC) Repairs & Service. We extend warranties to all makes. Vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change! 604-792-8055 / 854-8055

RENTALS

526 Cottonwood Avenue Saturday, August 22nd 9 am to 3 pm Furniture, household goods & misc. items. Loads of stuff

2005 DODGE NEON, auto 4 dr sedan, a/c. STK#701. $1,995. 2003 HONDA CIVIC, auto 4 dr sedan loaded STK#666. $4,900 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA, auto, fully loaded, 4 dr, sedan. STK#699. Only! $5,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900. 2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#672. $6,900. 2009 FORD FOCUS 4dr,sedan fully loaded, auto. ONLY THIS WEEK! STK#687. $6,900. 2008 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, loaded. STK#691. $7,900. 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA, 4 dr, sedan, fully loaded, auto. STK#697. $7,900. 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT 4 dr, AWD, fully loaded, only 99K kms. STK#657 $9,900. 2008 HONDA CIVIC 2dr auto, s/roof, loaded STK#642 $9,900 2011 NISSAN Versa 4dr auto, h/bk, loaded, STK#721 $9,900. 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr, sedan, auto, fully loaded, STK# 731. $11,900. 2012 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr, sedan, auto, fully loaded, STK#723. $11,900. 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. This week only! STK#721 $12,900. 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 passenger STK#428. $13,900. 2012 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr, auto, loaded, STK#695. $14,900. 2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4X4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888 1998 ACCURA 1.6 EL. 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#651 $2,900. 2004 DODGE CARAVAN 7psgr, loaded STK#525 $2,900. 2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900. 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY 7psg full load, runs good, Aircared STK#530, $3,900. 2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900. 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $9,900. 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. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.

Financing Available www.keytrackautosales.ca

Branch #32

Flea Market WAREHOUSE LIEN

Saturday, Aug 29

In the matter of the Warehouse Lien Act:

8 am - 2 pm Refreshments available Table Rental: $10 please book before Aug 22 For info Ron: 604-796-4417 or Gary: 604-796-1055

ADVERTISE YOUR

GARAGE SALE

14.

+ Tax

Includes 2 signs and sales tips. WILL BE ONLINE TOO!

Call Tanya at 604-796-4300 or classiÄed@ahobserver.com

Two open heart surgeries. One big need. Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital. Please Give. 1.888.663.3033 beasuperhero.ca

Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Stacey Seniuk of the last known address of: PO Box 782, Harrison Hot Springs, BC, V0M 1K0; for unpaid rents totaling $720.75. If this amount is not paid on or before August 27th, 2015, the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.

16 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, August 20, 2015

COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING AUGUST 2015 JOB WELL DONE

FALL 2015 Our Fall 2015 Leisure Guide will be in your mailbox on August 20 Discount days are August 24 – 26, 2015. Register for programs during this time and save 10% off published rates.

I travelled through Agassiz on Thursday after a day at Harrison Hot Springs. I was so impressed with the beautiful flowering baskets, that I had to write and commend the City of Agassiz for a job well done! They are stunningly beautiful! Kind regards, Betty Robertson Agassiz Harrison Early Years

AT THE CRCC

Committee

Do you want to be a Lifeguard? Bronze Cross and Bronze Medallion Courses begin August 24. Register at the CRCC! Final Day at the pool is Sunday, August 30 Fall Programs Variety Play Open House August 26 9:00 am - 11:00 am Stop by for a visit to see what it’s all about!

Sunday,Sept 20TH Cheam Retirement Village Registration by donation: 9AM Run Start Time: 10AM 2km, 5km, 10km walk/run

THE DISTRICT OF KENT DOG POUND

THE DISTRICT OF KENT DOG POUND IS NOW AT A NEW LOCATION

KILBY HISTORIC SITE

The District of Kent Dog Pound Facilities are now located at:

For more information contact Elinor Bell: elimal63@gmail.com

Cobrador Kennels 6461 Whelpton Road Ph: 604-793-5185

TER TERRYFOX.ORG 1 888 836-9786

Stray dogs located within the District of Kent can be dropped off at Cobrador Kennels between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Sunday.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23RD 11 AM TO 4 PM VISITOR APPRECIATION DAY

If you have any questions about pound facilities or dog licences please contact the District of Kent Bylaw Enforcement/Animal Control Officer at 604-796-2235.

OLD FASHIONED CARNIVAL GAMES, CRAFTS, FACE PAINTING, MARKET STALLS, LIVE MUSIC, LOADS OF PRIZES FOR THE KIDS... AND A SUMMER BARBEQUE

For Owners Who Have Not Yet Licenced Their Dog: In addition to being a bylaw requirement, licencing your dog is the responsible thing to do. Each year the District receives many calls about “lost dogs” and the success rate for reuniting a lost dog with its family is significantly greater when the licenced dog is wearing its tag. As a result of proper licencing, we have even been able to reunite dogs found out of province with their owners. Please be a responsible parent to your pet and ensure your dog is wearing their current tag.

215 KILBY ROAD, HARRISON MILLS WWW.KILBY.CA ~ 604-796-9576

Box 70, 7170 Cheam Ave, Agassiz | Tel

INVITATION TO TENDER PIONEER AVENUE AND MORROW ROAD UPGRADES CONTRACT NO. 2015-08

PUBLIC NOTICE

The District of Kent invites tenders for the Pioneer Avenue and Morrow Road Upgrades, which includes the supply and installation of concrete sidewalks, road works and sanitary sewer.

2014 Annual Report

On or after August 07, 2015, contract documents may be viewed and pur-

chased for $80.00 duringCommunity normal business Charter, hours at: Pursuant to the the District of Kent gives cation that Council will BC, consider • District of Kentnotifi Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, V0M 1A0 • Wedler Engineering LLP, #201 - 9300 Nowell Street, Chilliwack, BC V2P 4V7 the 2014 Annual Report at its Special meeting on General inquiries regarding tendercommencing may be directed to Mr. Thiessen, Tuesday, June 23, this 2015 at Mick 5:30 pm Director of Engineering Services, District of Kent, telephone (604) 796-2235. the Centennial Centre at the Municipal Hall at in Technical inquiries regarding this tender may be directed to Mr. Sean Moore, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, Eng.L., Project Engineer, Wedler Engineering LLP,BC. telephone (604) 792-0651.

Tender2014 Closing Annual Time: 3:00 p.m. local time The Report is available for public Tender Closing Date: Friday, August 28, 2015 inspection at the Reception Desk, Municipal Hall at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC during regular business hours.

For further information please contact the undersigned at (604) 796-2235. 604.796.2235 | www.district.kent.bc.ca Clair Lee, Director of Corporate Services