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Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

A man died after falling off a cliff near Rainbow Falls last Saturday. Jason George, a 26-year old Burnaby resident, was camping with four friends at Cogburn Beach on the east side of Harrison Lake over Labour Day weekend. According to the BC Coroner's Service, George climbed a cliff to get a better view of Rainbow Falls. He fell to a plateau at the base and died on scene. "When one of the men tried to climb to the

waterfalls he fell from the cliff into the river," says Sgt. Darren Rennie of the Agassiz RCMP. "Another member from the group attempted to climb down to him and became trapped on the cliff." RCMP, supported by Kent Harrison Search and Rescue (KHSAR) and BC Ambulance immediately responded. According to Neil Brewer, one of the team's SAR managers, when crews arrived at Rainbow Falls, located seven kilometres up Harrison East Forest Service Road, they

found one male stranded above a cliff but no sign of the second person. “We had already activated a helicopter ‘long line’ response through Chilliwack Search and Rescue,” stated Brewer. When the helicopter arrived on scene they had difficulty locating George, but eventually spotted him in a very dangerous location high up the falls from the road. Due to his position in the water, it was determined he was deceased. With the light failing and a "very difficult

recovery," Brewer explains, the helicopter crew was forced to suspend the body extrication until Sunday. Meanwhile, crews on scene worked to rescue the first male from the cliff. "Fortunately he was not injured, but it still took over an hour to get him safely back to the road," reports Brewer. "He'd gotten himself into a nasty spot" on a cliff roughly 20 feet above ground. As this rescue was in process, KHSAR got another call for an injured ATV rider at the 25 km

mark on Harrison East, north of Cogburn Creek. The man had gone off the road at a bend, ending up approximately 100 feet down a steep embankment with both arms fractured. Once the rescue at Rainbow Falls was concluded, the KHSAR team quickly drove 18 kilometres up the road. They performed a rope rescue to retrieve the ATV rider, who was taken by ambulance to Harrison where a medivac helicopter was waiting. Continued on 2

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Users asked to stay out of west Harrison roads under the jurisdiction of the Chilliwack Natural Resource District. Allan Johnsrude, district manager for the Chilliwack Natural Resource District, says he will not remove the restriction until they can ensure the area has been fully checked and secured for fire-related hazards. "What I'm looking at now . . . is any new hazards as a result of this fire," he says. "There are a number of them

Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

The Sts'ailes Forest Service Road (Harrison West) is still closed following the end of the Wood Lake Wildfire. The BC Wildfire Service lifted a closure that surrounded the site of the Wood Lake Wildfire after the blaze was finally put out Sept. 2, a full month after the fire was first reported. However, management of the forest service roads in the area is

scattered throughout the area." The Wood Lake wildfire, which started August 2 and is presumed to be manmade, ate up a huge swath of land on the west side of Harrison Lake, reaching nearly two and a half times the size of Harrison Hot Springs. It took with it several significant First Nations cultural sites, almost 14 square kilometres of forest and shut down an active recreation

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playground for campers, four-wheelers, hikers and more. Following the BC Wildfire Service’s pronouncement that the fire was out, a professional engineer conducted two overview assessments and made recommendations for hazard areas. Hazards can include danger trees, rock fall areas and potential slope instability. Johnsrude explains that while they will aim to open the forest service road itself, it will be a through-road, not for vehicles to stop in for recreation, at least until they can ensure the safety of the area. “We’ll be asking people generally to avoid playing in the fire area,” says Johnsrude. “I don’t foresee the recreation sites within the fire area to be open for the remainder of the season.” Local rec users have been itching to get up to check out Hale Creek, a popular destination for four-wheelers complete with amenities built by volunteers. On the Four Wheel Drive Association of BC Facebook page, member Tor Tvete confirms he went into the area last weekend through an access point at Weaver Lake (not on the forest service road where the blockade is set up). He confirms the area is a "mess" and will require professionals to come in and clear the area. "A lot more trees ready to fall from burn damage," he writes. "It's nasty."

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The Wood Lake fire may be out, but the danger still persists, prompting officials to keep the area closed.

Allansrude says while he appreciates that people want to get back to their recreation activities in the area, he asks that they stay out until the hazards are dealt with. "It's a closed road with the intent to kee the public out in the short term," he stated Tuesday. "The rec sites are closed, the road is closed, so just stay out for a little while longer." The Four Wheel Drive Association

will be having a West Harrison Maintenance Run Saturday, Sept. 12 to Frances Lake. They plan to work on picnic tables and anything else that needs work. However, the organization stresses they will not be accessing Hale or attempting to do that, reporting that when they are allowed to enter the site they will organize a work crew. For anyone interested in joining the work crew for Frances Lake, they will be meeting at Sasquatch

at 9:30, departing at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. The Sts’ailes FSR is currently open to the 8.5 km mark, with a gate installed at that point. For closure status, see https://www.for.gov. bc.ca/dck The Weaver Lake, Weaver Lake Group sites, Grace Lake, Wolf Lake & Skwellepil sites are open. You can also visit www. sitesandtrailsbc.ca for the most current rec site closures.

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New ‘hands-on’ curriculum unveiled for B.C. schools Programs will be optional this year, but mandatory in 2016

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The new school year in B.C. is the start of a three-year transition to a new curriculum that Education Minister Mike Bernier says will emphasize “hands-on” learning. The new curriculum is being phased in this year for Kindergarten to Grade 9, with higher grades still in development. Bernier said this year it will be up to local school districts and teachers to begin implementing it before it becomes mandatory in the fall of 2016. Grade 10-12 curriculum is to be mandatory in 2017. Bernier, the Peace River South MLA appointed education minister this summer, said he’s heard from teachers who are looking forward to a curriculum that allows more flexibility and individual learning. He stressed that basic skills of reading, writing and arithmetic will remain, but students will also be taught life skills, communication, collaboration and critical thinking. Two areas of emphasis for the new curriculum are environmental education

and an aboriginal perspective, which Bernier said will be present in “every single component in the curriculum.” Local schools are encouraged to work with aboriginal communities across the province to represent the full diversity of aboriginal experience, he said. Hands-on learning is already in place in schools, and Bernier used the example of a shop teacher in his home town of Dawson Creek who encouraged students at risk of dropping out to take his course. They learned mathematics and physics through taking motors apart and reassembling them, he said. Bernier invited parents to look for themselves at grade-by-grade documents posted at curriculum.gov.bc.ca, listing learning standards and areas of emphasis. In the science curriculum, for example, students are to be taught “big ideas” that in grade one include “observable patterns and cycles occur in the local sky and landscape.” By Grade 8, they are to learn at “Earth and its climate have changed over geological

time.” Science competencies required by grade seven include the ability to “exercise a healthy, informed skepticism and use scientific knowledge and findings for their own investigations to evaluate claims in secondary sources” such as media reports. By that time they should be able to identify possible sources of error in their investigations, understand qualitative and quantitative evidence and “demonstrate an an awareness of assumptions … and bias in their own work and secondary sources.” The Chilliwack Teachers’ Association new president, Lee-Anne Clarke, calls the changes “significant.” “The main concern I have is the lack of dedicated funding to the implementation of this curriculum,” she said. “In order to successfully implement this new curriculum, the Ministry of Education must provide new funding for items such as textbooks and other learning resources as well as proper training for teacher and staff.”

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Fraser Valley Regional Library launches early literacy program 1000 Stories Before Kindergarten prepares children for success It's never too early to give your child a head start on reading! This fall, Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) launched an innovative early literacy program for children from birth to Kindergarten. 1000 Stories Before Kindergarten is a selfpaced program that will help parents teach their children early literacy skills in the first years of life. The program encourages families to read 1000 books with their preschooler before they enter kindergarten. FVRL will provide each child with a free reading log to track the stories read. Registration started September 1 at all 25 FVRL locations. 1000 Stories Before Kindergarten is inspired by similar programs that have achieved success in other North American libraries. These programs all stress the value of building literacy skills in the very young. Both the Canadian Paediatric Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics advise parents to read aloud to babies. Activities like reading, talking and singing encourage

brain development and provide positive, nurturing experiences between parent and child. FVRL librarian Frances Thomson explains, ”Children's librarians and teachers know how important it is to read to kids from a very young age. It can have a huge impact on their future success at school. Once they reach kindergarten, these kids will have bigger vocabularies, longer attention spans and a greater awareness of the world around them." While the idea of reading 1,000 stories may seem daunting at first, the program makes reading fun and easy for parents and children. The illustrated log book lets parents track their

progress and offers many helpful tips on how to read, write, talk, sing and play with their child. Parents can log stories read at home, preschool, daycare or library storytimes - they all count. If a child enjoys hearing the same story over and over again, each telling of the story counts as well. A sticker is award to the child every time 50 stories are logged. The program is selfpaced. It can take anywhere from a few months to a few years to complete depending on how often parent and child read together. For more information, visit the Agassiz Library or go to www.fvrl.ca

AHCS gets almost $30K for literacy programs The provincial government is granting $29,600 to AgassizHarrison Community Services to provide residents of Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs with the literacy skills they need to participate in B.C.’s growing economy. “Community adult literacy programs deliver training close to home,” Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness said. “Improved literacy means better jobs, improved communications skills, and overall, a greater quality of life for these students.” The grant comes from the $2.4 million government has invested in community adult literacy programs in 75 B.C. communities in 2015-16. Funding is distributed to nonprofit community groups to offer free literacy training that is easily accessible in local places such as schools, Aboriginal friendship centres and community centres. The program is tailored to suit the needs of any adult with low-literacy ability, and is delivered by trained volunteers offering one-to-one tutoring or small-group classes. Community organizations collaborate with a public postsecondary institution in their region. These partnerships encourage the transition of adult learners from

literacy programs to post-secondary studies and/or employment training. Agassiz-Harrison Community Services is collaborating with the University of the Fraser Valley. Since 2001, the provincial government has invested more than $25 million in community adult literacy programs, helping approximately 100,000 adults improve their reading, writing and math skills. For more information about community adult literacy programs, visit: http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/ literacy/welcome.htm

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the excess of shoreline debris and inadequate management of recyclable material around the globe. Figures for B.C. indicate that last year’s shoreline cleanup resulted in the removal of 42,279 kg. of litter. Please join us for this important event on Saturday, September 26th, to assist in keeping our shorelines clean. Register at the Harrison Lake Plaza at 10:00 a.m. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Bring used bags & gloves. Large garbage bags & disposable gloves will be available on site. All litter picked up by volunteers is itemized and weighed and the results submitted to the GCSC. You will be assigned a specific area to

patrol. Participants are asked to sign a waiver form. For individuals who have small boats or canoes, we will be using the canoe & kayak launching site at the south end of Maple Street to pick up litter in the Miami River. Joining the Miami River Streamkeepers at the Plaza will be representatives from GVRD WildSafe B.C. and the Fraser Valley Invasive Plants Council, along with volunteers from the Harrison Yacht Club who are assisting with the event this year. For additional information please visit our web-site at www. miamiriverstreamkeepers.ca Submitted by the Streamkeepers Society

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Agassiz United Church 33rd Annual Garage Sale – a Community Event

Saturday, September the 12 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. marks the 33rd Annual Agassiz United Church Garage Sale. The Sale has grown into a much anticipated community event, as friends and neighbours gather to hunt for treasures and bargains. Many people in the community donate “gently used” items such as furniture, housewares, clothing, books, tools, toys, collectibles, antiques and sports equipment as well as many other sought after articles. The Annual Garage Sale relies on a small army of volunteers who work the whole week prior to the sale to sort, clean and price items. The United Church Women’s group (UCW) provides a sumptuous homemade baking table in conjunction with the Garage Sale. Others make traditional Russian borscht, which is featured at the lunch counter along with bunwiches, the borscht is also sold by the quart and usually sells out

quickly. Visitors from all over the Valley and Metro Vancouver, as well as local residents, browse the garage sale to find their winter reading material, unearth hidden treasures, seek out furniture and discover many other household necessities along with having a great lunch and visiting with friends. It is a bargain hunter’s delight! Out of print books; discontinued pieces of Royal Albert china; collectible toys; golf clubs; great clothing are some of the many cherished objects carted off home. This year there is a huge selection of buttons - lots of old buttons and decorative buttons for all the sewers and crafters. Some antique furniture will be featured this year along with some extremely collectible Medalta crocks. Proceeds realized from the sale are apportioned between the local Community Services, the Church’s

Mission & Services Fund and General Fund. If you wish to donate items to the annual Garage Sale, the committee will arrange to have them picked up the week of Sept. 7-11 or you can drop smaller items off at the Agassiz United Church, 6860 Lougheed Hwy.,

during that same week. Unfortunately we can no longer accept donations of old TVs, computers, electronics or mattresses. For more information call: Elaine Olson 604-796-9654, Marie Edmondson 604796-9833, Bev Kennedy 604-796-2459.

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Are you looking forward to the new school year? To answer, go to the Home Page of our website: www.agassizharrisonobserver.com

As this year’s seemingly endless summer begins to wind down, the first signs of autumn are sure to be just around the corner. The first of those signs will made an appearance Tuesday morning as hunderds of local youngsters headed off for the first day of a new school year. And with those youngsters caught up in the excitement of seeing classmates again comes a reminder for motorists. Drivers are asked to use extra caution when heading off to work this week. But that caution should continue beyond the first day of school. The 30 kmh school zone speed limit will be back in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. And the caution should extend beyond just school zones. Drivers are advised to leave a little extra time to reach their destination so they can slow down to keep an eye out for youngsters darting into the road. And if you see a vehicle stopped in front of you or the lane beside you, be prepared to stop as they may be yielding for a young pedestrian. Parents dropping off children in a school zone should always allow them to exit onto the sidewalk side of the vehicle and never allow a child to cross mid-block. Parents should also speak with younger children about the rules of the road. Children should cross at intersections that have a pedestrian crossing light or marked crosswalk wherever possible. It is safer to walk on the inside edge of the sidewalk, away from traffic, and to walk facing traffic if there is no sidewalk so drivers are better able to see you. Police in the Upper Fraser Valley and across the province will again be out to enforce the school speed zones, with tickets ranging from $196 to $253, along with three penalty points. But a momentary lapse in judgment on the part of a driver can carry a far steeper cost, one that could haunt them for years to come. Said RCMP Cpl. Mike Rail: “Police want to ensure everyone has a safe start to the school year and again remind drivers to slow down and watch for children along the road.” ~ Black Press

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Tom Fletcher Victoria – Of all the immature, ignorant whining that came out of the recent power failure in the Lower Mainland, one example summed up the decline of our urban culture for me. It wasn’t the people who flooded 9-1-1 with calls demanding to know when their power would be restored, or complaining about their freezers. It wasn’t those on Twitter insisting BC Hydro pay for food that went bad. It was another social media moment. With part of his community without electricity for a third day, Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart went to his Facebook page, which has a wide following. There he pleaded with residents to stop phoning city hall to demand that a local big-box supermarket provide milk and eggs.

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Where do people get the notion that city hall, or whatever all-powerful nanny state they imagine, controls grocery stores? How do they conclude that in the midst of the worst electrical grid failure on record, BC Hydro is going to address their personal situation above all others? damage was done within areas that were already blacked out, leaving overtaxed technicians unable to accurately assess the full extent of it.

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In Coquitlam and elsewhere, poles were down in areas too rainsaturated for heavy repair trucks to reach. Yes, there were some toooptimistic repair estimates given out, in response to the constant screeching for instant answers. About 15 years ago I experienced my worst power outage in the Fraser Valley. In a semi-rural area with little backup grid capacity (since greatly improved), my family went three days without power. This was in winter, due to wind and freezing rain followed by snow and cold. Trickles of water kept pipes from freezing, and the gas stove provided a bit of heat. I heard no complaints about the crews struggling around the clock with the dangerous job of repair. Media coverage was mostly adult supervised. Megastorm madness isn’t an isolated case. A couple of weeks before that, a temporary construction bump on the Lion’s Gate Bridge deck caused panic and rage. OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.

Aggravated by a couple of accidents on the alternate route, and fed by hysterical media, drivers of West Van luxury cars were whiteknuckled. Traffic choked the region that recently declined to pay a bit more for road improvements. In both cases, people outside Lotus Land were muttering: Welcome to our world. This is pertinent to the federal election. Are you competent to save for your retirement with RRSPs and a tax-free savings account, or do you need the government to do it for you, by force? Are you capable of managing your own child care, or should the nanny state create a hugely subsidized system, which has already failed in Quebec, from coast to coast? Are you ready for the day when the machine stops? Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Input needed on groundwater regulation Dear Editor, On the heels of the successful petition to have BC review rates set for the new Water Sustainability Act (WSA), the province has released four discussion papers on the next regulations in development. Of broadest relevance and with most far reaching implications for future water security in BC is groundwater licensing. Groundwater is unregulated until the WSA comes into effect next year. Regulation of groundwater is perhaps the most significant change in this first major overhaul of BC water law in over a century. It brings with it recognition that

groundwater is an integral part of the water cycle, essential to our economic and ecological well-being. It also brings responsibility to determine the state of groundwater in BC. Currently our picture of groundwater is far from complete. We don’t know existing supplies and uses, never mind reliable projections for changing climate and growing population. Even where provincial observation wells exist there are large data gaps. Of great concern, as the government prepares to issue approximately 20,000 licences to existing non-domestic

groundwater users, is that the licences are set to be for a minimum of 30 years. Even after 30 years there is no fixed requirement that licences be reviewed. The WSA only states that licences will not be reviewed before 30 years. We already know that some water sources are overused. It would be prudent to make initial groundwater licences conditional on a review in 5 or 10 years time. This would allow the government time to complete audits of groundwater supply and demand, and to make projections for future supply and demand based on up-to-

Online convictions help landlord Dear Editor: Re: Chief judge reviews online court records (bclocalnews.com, Aug. 20). As a landlord in this province I would first like to state that I very much appreciate having limited access to public court records pertaining to potential tenants. Court Services Online is just one valuable tool that I can use to help determine the suitability of an applicant, not just with respect to my own personal and professional interests, but also for the sake of doing what I can to ensure that all of my tenants remain safe in their homes. While I myself take the necessary time to look at and consider the nature of any charges, dates, participants, and possible dispositions, I do feel that this information is presented in a manner that may not be correctly interpreted by some people, although I do not

believe that the solution is to remove public access to this information. Recently I was able to use CSO as a resource to engage a tenant applicant in a direct, honest conversation about their past criminal convictions and current parole conditions. I am proud to say that this led to a successful tenancy for someone who may not have otherwise been able to secure decent and affordable accommodations due to their history. I value having public access to this information and believe that it can positively serve our society if used with appropriate diligence. Perhaps something can be done to educate employers, landlords, and others so that CSO can continue to be used in a manner that does not unduly penalize people for merely having had contact with our court system. Ray Covenant Abbotsford

date data and science, before committing to long term licences. The province is taking public comment on these latest WSA regulations until September 8. Please see www. w at e r w e a lt hproj e c t . c om / blog for more thoughts on groundwater regulations and links to provincial discussion papers and options for providing your comments. Let’s get these new water regulations right the first time!

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Clarification of 2013 story about a roofer and a film crew member

In our August 30th 2013 edition, The Agassiz Harrison Observer reported that an unnamed roofer had been arrested the previous Wednesday for allegedly assaulting a woman working for a film crew on Pioneer Ave. in downtown Agassiz. For the record, The Observer is pleased to clarify that the roofer was subsequently acquitted of assault after a trial in BC Provincial Court.

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Spreading sunshine with song Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

Sometimes music is all it takes to spread a little sunshine. That’s just what Doris Rusnak wants to do. She started the Sunshine Club more than five years ago to share joy and love with others through the gift of music. The members go once or twice a week to care homes in Agassiz and Chilliwack to sing old-time favourites and lift up the spirits of residents. “We’re not professionals but we do the best we can,” says Rusnak. The Sunshine Club singers, who hail from Agassiz and Harrison, dress up for the occasion, complete with flowery hats for the ladies and smart suits for the men. They change the program every month. Just last month, they did a special focus on ‘The Sound of Music’, complete with costumes and even Captain Von Trapp. At a performance at Cheam Village in Agassiz last Thursday, residents sat watching as the Sunshine Club sang classics like ‘Sing Along Silvery Moon’ and ‘The More We Get Together’. Rusnak invited those

The Sunshine Club sings at Cheam Village in Agassiz once a month, along with other Fraser Valley care homes. Pictured are Gizelle Takash, Claire and Serge Turenne, Doris Rusnak, Jacquie Neville and Mary Ann Pelletier. Missing is Ellie Genest, who usually comes every week.

that could, to sing along with the printed song lists. “If you can’t sing, hum. If you can’t hum, clap,” she urged the mostly passive but appreciative audience. Rusnak explains that they want to share music the residents will recognize, that will make them smile and be happy. Her goal is to spread joy. “You have to have an attitude of love,” says Rusnak. “You’re bringing love.” Tracey McDonald

couldn’t agree more. She’s the lifestyle program manager at Chartwell Hampton House, a retirement residence in Chilliwack. She reports that the Sunshine Club comes faithfully every month for the birthday party day at Hampton House. “The residents just love them,” says McDonald. “Their program has evolved into something really special; the residents really connect with them.” She says you can tell that Rusnak and

the others are genuine in their care for the residents and their love for those around them. Different club members come and go, but each person invests what they can in the group. The Sunshine Club always welcomes new members. While they call themselves a club, it is in fact a group of volunteers. There’s no cost to join and you can give as much or as little time as you are able. To find out more, call Doris Rusnak at 604-796-0442.

Free workshop in Agassiz for arthritis sufferers

September is National Arthritis Month in Canada, dedicated to promoting awareness of, education about, and prevention of arthritis – a disease which affects joints in the body. Contrary to popular belief, arthritis is not a disease of the elderly. In fact, of the more than 4.2 million Canadians living with one or more of the conditions that comprise arthritis, more than three in five people are under the age of 65. It is one of the leading causes of pain and physical disability in Canada and a major public health challenge. The more than 100 types of arthritis fall into two major groups: degenerative arthritis, (also known as osteoarthritis) and inflammatory arthritis. Degenerative arthritis, the more common form of the disease, is caused by a breakdown of cartilage in joints causing bones to rub together resulting in pain, stiffness and eventual loss of use. Though degenerative arthritis might have started earlier, most people begin to notice the symptoms as they get into their

40s or 50s. Inflammatory arthritis is a general term used to describe autoimmune forms of the disease. When a person has inflammatory arthritis, the body’s own immune system attacks healthy joints and tissues, causing inflammation, joint damage and, eventually, destruction of cartilage and bone. Once established, inflammatory arthritis is a chronic condition which will likely last during a person’s lifetime. The most common type of inflammatory arthritis is rheumatoid arthritis. Other forms include ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus and gout. Treatment options for arthritis often include non-medication therapies such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, education, exercise, and relaxation techniques. Medications to treat arthritis can be divided into two general categories – those which control only symptoms and those which control symptoms and the disease. To get the best results, a person suffering from arthritis needs to form close ties with the

family doctor and other health care professionals and take an active part following through on treatment recommendations. The causes of most forms of arthritis are unknown, so much of the current scientific research is focusing on how the healthy body works and what goes wrong in arthritis. Since the 1980s, development of new techniques in molecular biology has rapidly advanced understanding of how the body’s defense system works and what happens when it fails. The research is focusing on how four factors (the body, heredity, infections, and the environment) work alone and together to produce disease. Researchers are also looking at what people with arthritis can do to help themselves. Results of studies showed that some aerobic exercises – good for the heart – were also safe for the joints. People who did these exercises regularly reported less pain and fatigue. As a consequence, researchers are studying ways to increase people’s feelings of Continued on 10

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Agassiz United Church presents their 3rd Annual Garage Sale - Saturday, September 12 from 8am-2pm. Find treasures, bargains, antiques, baking and borscht! 6860 Lougheed Hwy. Autumn Harvest Festival - September 13 from 11am-4pm at Kilby Historic Site. Enjoy apple cider pressing demo, mini farmer’s market and crafts for kids. 215 Kilby Rd., Harrison Mills. FMI visit kilby.ca

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Agassiz-Harrison Terry Fox Run - Sunday, Sept. 20 starting at Cheam Village, 1525 MacKay. Registration 9-10, start 10am. Walk, ride, push a stroller, run. Dogs (on leash) welcome. No minimum donation or pledge. FMI email Sam Nelson at: sanelson@shaw.ca Eco Arts Festival Rivers of Peace - September 25 & 26 at Woodside Gallery, Harrison Mills. Opening reception 7pm Saturday with EcoArts in Action 12-4pm Sunday. Featuring music, speakers, dance and hands-on arts. FMI visit weareaces.org

Hemlock Ski Cub is pleased to announce that Rob Lahti has been hired as our new Program Director / Head Coach. Rob is both a former ski racer and long-time ski racing coach in BC. As a ski racer, he raced 8 years at the FIS level and competed for Canada on the World Cup circuit in Europe. His speciality was the downhill discipline where he was once clocked in a race going 145 km/hr for Canada! As a ski racing coach, he has coached hundreds of junior racers over his career and to date has placed three of them on the BC Ski team. He was also a regular coach for the BC Ski team and a guest coach for ski camps for elite racers at both Whistler and at Mt. Hood. Rob is very well known and respected in the ski racing community and this will create new opportunities for Hemlock racers in the future. Rob brings to

Groups & Activities For Everyone

Hooked on Books: Agassiz Library Book Hope Christian Women’s Club Brunch - Free Club takes place on the third Tuesday of nursery by reservation as well. For info & every month, starting at 6:30pm at the reservations call Raye 604-869-5420 Agassiz Library. Love to read and want to talk about what you’re reading? You don’t Agassiz Harrison Community Drivers have to be a member, just drop in when you Program - A community based volunteer can. Pick up the book at the library any time driver program providing rides to all local, before the meeting and get ready to share Fraser Valley & Lower Mainland medical appointments & other personal services. your opinions! Always looking for more drivers. Call 604Scrabble Club - Wednesdays, 2 pm - 4 pm at 798-6228, email agharcommdrivers@ Agassiz Library. Free, drop in, all skill levels outlook.com or visit 7046 Pioneer Ave., welcome. Enjoy the game, friendship and a Agassiz. cup of coffee. Friendship House Nickel Bingo on Mon. at Stitch “n” Rip - Every Tuesday from 9 am - 1 pm, Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm, 1 pm. Come to the Harrison Mills Hall with Sit and Be Fit 10:30 am Mon. & Fri., Drop-in any unfinished sewing, stitching, knitting Floor Curling 7 pm Thurs. projects, etc. FMI call Kim 604-796-2336. Kent-Harrison Arts Council - KHAC Olive Branch Dinners - Come join us for a meets the third Sunday of each month. free home cooked meal. Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm. FMI call (604) 796-8604 or email us at 7571 Morrow Rd, ACS gym. No expectations, kentharrisonartscouncil@shaw.ca enjoy community companionship. Families Harrison International All-weather Tennis & all ages welcome. Club - Drop-in tennis at 8 am daily at the T.O.P.S. - Meets Thursdays at 9:30 am, or 5:45 Spring Park tennis complex. All are welcome. pm., at the Agassiz Christian Church. Good fun and exercise is guaranteed at no Agassiz-Harrison Community Services cost. FMI contact John Allen 796-9117 Thrift Store - We’re looking for volunteers! Jam Session - Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the Open Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. month from 7pm - 10:30pm by donation. Feel free to come by 6919 Cheam Avenue or Everyone welcome, bring an instrument and call 604-796-9932 FMI. a friend! OAP Hall, Friendship Hall. FMI call Royal Canadian Legion - Hosts drop-in Derry at 604-796-1084 “Fun Darts” every Mon. at 4 pm & Fri. at 8 Lions TV Bingo - Thursday nights at 6 pm on pm, Players needed, arrive early to register. Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The Cribbage daily. Non-members welcome. Call Source - Chehalis Store & Ledoux Hardware 604-796-2332 The Chilliwack MS Multiple Sclerosis SelfThe Wednesday Walkers - Easy hiking every Help Group - Meets every third Wednesday Wednesday. FMI call Eleanor 604-795-0076 of each month from noon to 2pm at Knitting/Crochet Sisters Group - Projects the lunchroom of the Royal Cafe 45886 for worthy causes. Contact Alice 604-796- Wellington St., Chilliwack. New members welcome. FYI call Owen at 604-795-5216 3060 or email agisborne@shaw.ca The Agassiz-Harrison Ladies Golf Club Agassiz Al-Anon. - Is someone’s drinking affecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-796-9865 Play at the Harrison Resort Course Tuesdays at 4:50 pm and Thursdays at 9:30 am. All or Anne 604-793-3103 levels welcome. FMI call 604-796-3592. Agassiz Elks Lounge - 1824 #9 Hwy, open Agassiz ESL Conversation Circles - Practice daily 3pm till closing. Everyone welcome speaking English at the Agassiz Library The Joy of singing with Doris and the Tuesdays from 1:15 - 2:15 in July and on Sunshine Ladies - Spend an hour with the August 4. seniors in song. FMI call Doris at Harrison Community Social Club Drop604-796-0442. in - Every Thurs. at Harrison Hot Springs Agassiz-Harrison Lions - Meet at 7 pm on Memorial Hall, 9:30 am: cards, darts, games the 4th Wednesday of each month at the & coffee. Contact Jacquie 604-796-3105 or Lion’s Den in the Ag-Rec Hall, 6800 Pioneer Suzanne 604-796-1269. Ave. FMI call Joey at 604-796-9951

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his job an incredible amount of dedication and enthusiasm, which is infectious to junior racers, fellow coaches and parents. Rob has trained and coached teams racing at Hemlock before and he loves both the terrain and “vibe” of Hemlock. Rob is absolutely thrilled to be joining the Hemlock Ski Club and coming to

At the recent Seniors Games held in North Vancouver August 25-29th several local participants came home with medals. In Cycling Robert Dumalanede swept the Road Race, Hill Climb and Time trial in the 80-84 age group winning Gold in all three events. Valerie Edmondson took top honours in the 70-74 group with the Low Net. In Floor Curling both teams returned home with medals. Leading the way in the “B” Group

our mountain. If you would like to meet Rob and ask him what it was like to ski at 145 km/hr (!) or to find out more about the Hemlock Ski Club, please come to our Open House on Saturday, September 12th from 3-4 pm at the club cabin, which is just behind the day lodge at Hemlock near the base of the Yellow chair.

Norman Zawada (lead), Ruth Newitt (second), Leslie Zawada (third), and Core Dirvin (skip), who took gold medal at the Senior Games.

for a Gold medal was the team of Cor Dirven, Leslie Zawada, Ruth

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Jan Voss, president of the Hemlock Ski Club (at left), welcomes Rob Lahti as the new program director / head coach.

Hemlock Resort is located 45 minutes east of Mission and overlooks Harrison Lake. The Hemlock Ski Club provides ski racing opportunities for kids from 4 and up. For more information about the Hemlock Ski Club and its ski racing program, please visit the ski club website at www.hemlockskiclub. com.

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control over the disease. They propose that it is not how much people learn but how much they feel in control that helps them cope with arthritis. If you want to take a proactive step to do this, consider the “Chronic Disease Self-Management Program” – a FREE, six session workshop starting September 15 at the Community Recreation and Cultural Centre. To register, call 604-940-1273 or 1-866-902-3767 (toll free) or access www. selfmanagementbc.ca. Another comprehensive source of information and support is The Arthritis Society at 1-800-321-1433. The Agassiz Community Health Centre is encouraging you to not only follow your doctor’s recommendations but also to take advantage of the many resources available to make your day-to-day life with arthritis a little easier and help protect the joints affected by this disease. Submitted by Agassiz Community Health Centre

Newitt, and Norm Zawada. In the “A” group Peter Burr, along with his team of Henry Proteau, Alice Burnett, Anne Proteau and spare Mary Burr won the Bronze. In Hockey Larry Wendel was a member of the Bronze winning team of the Surrey Schooners 65+. Congratulations to all the successful winners. Next year’s Games will be held in Coquitlam on September 2024, 2016. Submitted by Dick Hopkins

Moe’s back!

The Board of Directors of the Valley Huskers Football Club are pleased to announce the return of the very popular Moe Agagnier. After a short hiatus from football Moe has accepted the position of General Manager for the Valley Huskers. Since Moe’s departure last fall the club has searched for a GM to fill his shoes but they were big shoes to fill which made the task most difficult. “Moe’s knowledge and passion for the game are hard to replace” said President Covey when he left. “Moe was a key player in the building process and we’re very pleased that he’s back to see his hard work come to fruition” he announced last Friday. Along with head coach Adam Smith, player development and recruitment were of high priority in their plan to field a competitive team in the BC Junior Football League. The next home game is at Chilliwack Exhibition Field on September 12 at 2 p.m. against the Westshore Rebels.

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Kilbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mary McGhee

The funny thing about celebrating The Observerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 25th anniversary year is there are so many organizations, businesses and events here that have a far longer history. In a community that has ties back more than 100 years, we know weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still the new guys! But one thing The Observer has done consistently since its inception is to report on the happenings of those longstanding community groups and events that help make this place so special. Right from the beginning of The Observer, there was coverage from Kilby Historic Site. Since opening the museum and Kilby grounds, they have invited locals and tourists alike to walk back in history. Volunteers spend countless hours welcoming guests and working hard. One such volunteer is Mary McGhee, who has served at the Kilby Historic Site since it became a museum in the early 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and before that when it was a store. As the sole neighbour of the Kilby family, she would walk across from her home to mind the store for an hour or so a couple times a week, to give Mrs. Kilby a break. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was like a grandma to me,â&#x20AC;? recalls McGhee. It was a natural fit to volunteer at Kilby when it opened as a historic site. She had first-hand knowledge of the Kilbys and life in Harrison

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The Agassiz â?&#x2013; Harrison Mary McGhee has volunteered at Kilby since its opening as a historic site.

Mills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I enjoy doing volunteer work where I can,â&#x20AC;? she remarks. She takes an interest in historic sites throughout B.C., having spent one vacation visiting as many sites as possible. And after more than 40 years volunteering at Kilby, she knows what works well for the site. She says Kilbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s niche is being â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the country, with a country atmosphere.â&#x20AC;? It draws people in to be part of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;working farm,â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;?and she loves to watch city kids come out and enjoy the rural atmosphere at Kilby. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living in the country, we

take so much for granted. I see so many people coming in - theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so interested in this outdoor life.â&#x20AC;? She says the site is great for adults to reminisce about old times, and for children to see life in the country and to run, play and learn in a wonderful outdoor space. McGhee has worked in the gift shop, the museum, planted flower beds, is a former president of the Kilby Historic Society (precursor to the Fraser Heritage Society), makes the costumes and has done countless other jobs to help keep Kilby alive. But sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quick to point out sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just one of many volunteers who have helped make the Kilby Historic Site the special local gem it is today.

We at The Observer would like to thank McGhee and all the other employees and volunteers for their dedicated service to this historic site, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re glad we get to be a small part of it by covering events and activities at Kilby within our pages. Kilby Historic Site celebrates the turning of the season this Sunday, Sept. 13. Come join them for their Autumn Harvest Festival from 11-4 p.m. The day includes an apple cider pressing demonstration on their 100 year-old apple press, browse the mini farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market and let the kids make an autumn-themed craft. For admission prices and more information, see www.kilby.ca

Echoes from the Past: September

Aime Sache Awarded Canner Corn King 1951 (September 12, 1951) The Agassiz and District Corn King has now been named by the judges of the Agassiz Agricultural and Horticultural Association. It is Mr. Aime Sache, who this year will hold the title `Corn King` as a result of his winning the Agricultural Association award for the best canner corn grown in the district. It was a closely contested race for top place with seven separate entries. According to the Agricultural Association Secretary, judging results showed very few points difference between the contestants.

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Architectural Firm of Thompson, Berwick and Pratt of Vancouver BC spent the day in Agassiz discussing and viewing the final phase for the new Agassiz schools. This is the new school building program voted upon and passed by ratepayers of District No.76 last March. It calls for new building in Agassiz, and addition to the Harrison Hot Springs School and improvements to the Harrison Mills School. Total expenditure is expected to be in the neighbourhood of $125,000.00. Enrollment in the Agassiz Schools this term was approximately 388 pupils. Forest Closure Again Ordered by Department (September 19, 1951) In a late announcement by the BC Forest Service, the

forests of BC will again be under a full closure order, effective at midnight, Wednesday, September 19th. The closure order will be the same as previously in effect July 12th. The July 12th closure

was the longest ever recorded in the history of the Province and the continued dry spell and hazardous conditions has forced a further closure of the forest.

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REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 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!

RENTALS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

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

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CKC Reg Shelties. 2male -5 mo/2 yrs, CH bred-N.B. contract. Riverwind Shelties-Laura. 604-793-6768.

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

703

706

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe Manor 1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz

Spacious and bright

Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences, down town. Available now. Call 604-703-3405

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 523

UNDER $100

Mehu Llisa Steam Juicer Made in Finland. Asking price $75 Call: 604-491-4102

526A

736

GARAGE SALES

Huge Flea Market Saturday Tzeachten Hall 45855 Promontory Rd Over 100 tables. Kids stuff, vintage treasures, clothes, collectibles, h/hold, DVD’s, records, jewellery, crafts & baking. Becky’s Grill Food Truck. $2 admission.

MISC. FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

Agassiz- 1/2 duplex for rent. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. N/P, N/S. DD + ref req’d. $1100/mo + util. Avail. to Rent. call: 604-845-2705

742

2004 MAZDA 3 Auto, 4 dr, Only this wk! STK#673 $4,900. 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. 2002 FORD F150 crew cab 4X4 auto, fully loaded, short box. STK#686 $5,900. 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.

Financing Available

PASTURE

www.keytrackautosales.ca

Pasture Needed Wanted to rent 5 to 10 acres & a care taker for horses. Rental to include daily feeding. All food & hay is provided. Pls. call 604-795-0150

747

RV PADS

Rosedale. RV PADS available. $435/month. Water and sewer incl. Hydro metered, and cable/wifi available $$. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $75/mo available. Call 604-794-7361

TRANSPORTATION 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS BMW 545i - Like new 2004. Winter stored. Only 105K km. Loaded. Asking $11,500. P) 604-560-1684

551

GARAGE SALES

AGASSIZ UNITED CHURCH

33RD ANNUAL

Find Treasures, Bargains, Antiques, Baking & Borscht Saturday, September 12th 8:00 am - 2:00 pm 6860 Lougheed Hwy.

7076362

Have lunch too! Questions? Please contact Darcey Kohuch, District of Kent Director of Development Services, at (604) 796-2235.

33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888

pick a part

Needed for Rent: Secure Covered Garage for sport car in the Agassiz and Harrison Hot Spring area. Call: 604-491-6380

$499 & UNDER

Chipper Shredder MTD, Sears Series 450+460. Only used 25hrs. Blades resharpened & oil changed. $500 or OBO Call: 604-491-4102

551

730

10am-4pm

6304 Pioneer Avenue • PID: 011-176-130

APARTMENT/CONDO

new condo quality 1 bdrm...$650 and 2 bdrm...$800/m

Sat. Sept.12th

2590 Else Road • PID: 010-412-328

ACREAGE

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

(Under new Management)

1 Purebred blue male. 1st shots, tails / d c removed. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665

TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford

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.

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1524, 2015

851

The Scrapper

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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TRANSPORTATION

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Maharg Contracting Ltd from Agassiz, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Surrey for a Sand and Gravel investigative permit situated on Provincial Crown land located at 8km on the Chehalis Forest Service Road. The Lands File Number for this application is 2411619. Comments on this application may be submitted in two ways: 1) Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision Database website at: www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp. 2) By mail to the Senior Land Officer at 200 – 10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1. Comments will be received by the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations until October 17th, 2015. Comments received after this date may not be considered. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact Information Access Operations at the Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services in Victoria at: www.gov.bc.ca/citz/iao/.

LAST CHANCE FOR OUR 2015 CIVICS

Model shown: Civic Touring FB2F7FKNX

Cash purchase incentive on select 2015 models

DL# 31210

2,500 2015 CIVIC

www.murrayhonda.ca †

MSRP $17,245** includes freight and PDI.

Features available on select models include:

• LaneWatch™ blind spot display • Multi-angle rearview camera • 7” Display Audio System with HondaLink™ Next Generation • Proximity key entry with pushbutton start • Continuously Variable Transmission

Get thye'rme gone! e h t e r o f be

44954 Yale Road West, Chilliwack

Phone:

604-792-2724

Toll Free:

1-866-HONDA-88

• Low Rates • Warranty In cluded • Vehicle His tory • 7 day/1,000 km Exchange Privilege See deal

er for details .

SALES HOURS OF OPERATION: MON & THURS 8:30AM - 8:00PM • TUES, WED 8:30AM - 7:00PM • FRI, SAT 8:30AM - 6:00PM

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†$2,500 Honda cash purchase incentive is available on select 2015 Civic models (2D LX, 2D EX, 2D EX-L Navi, 2D Si, 4D DX, 4D LX, 4D EX, 4D Touring). Honda cash purchase incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance offers. **MSRP is $17,245 based on a new 2015 Civic DX FB2E2FEX including $1,495 freight and PDI. 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. Offers valid from September 1st through 30th, 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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