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INSIDEopinion . . . . . . . . . . . .6
mailbag . . . . . . . . . . . .7
community . . . . . . . . 13
sports . . . . . . . . . . . .16
classi eds . . . . . . . . .17
SERVICE AWARDLocal man recognized for service in CAF
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Lockdown at Agassiz research station
Jessica PetersAGASSIZ OBSERVER
A lockdown was put in place at the Pacifi c Agri-Food Research Centre in Agassiz on Wednesday morning, in apparent response to the shooting of a soldier in Ot-tawa.
A hand-written sign was placed on the door that read: "Lock-down. No one in! No one out!" When the Observer visited the federal research station to confi rm the lockdown, at least one employee was turned away at the door.
Martin Fraser, integrated services manager at PARC, called shortly aft er to say that they had been advised that they were "no longer in that situation," but he could not confi rm if that meant the lockdown was over, or what protocol led to the closure. Several vehicles were outside the centre, indicating that some employees had been locked inside.
A senior media relations offi cer has stated that they
Ottawa shooting leads to closure of centre
Nearly 40 local firefighters from four different halls got some training at a controlled burn at a barn on Hwy. 9 on the weekend. The Agassiz, Harrison, Popkum and Seabird fire departments all took part in the training, which was located at a property in Agassiz.
Neil MacLean photo
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Many hands needed for planting sessionTh e local Miami River Streamkeepers group will
be hosting a fall planting event on Monday, Nov. 3. Members of the public are invited to join in, from 10 a.m. to noon.
A large number of native shrubs, trees, and plants have been purchased through grant funds awarded to the Streamkeepers by the Pacifi c Salmon Foun-dation/Community Salmon Program.
Partner groups joining the Streamkeepers for this event include the Fraser Valley Watershed Coalition restoration crew and the VHHS operations crew. Th e plants will be set out in their designated loca-tions along the Miami River greenway, ready for the many willing hands the group hopes will show up.
Th e more people who show up, the faster the work will be completed.
Th ese plants will help restore areas along the Mi-ami River Greenway that have become damaged or eroded. Th is will enhance the ecosystem integrity of the Miami River and its shoreline, resulting in a healthier habitat for the bio-diverse wildlife resid-ing there.
Some refreshments will be provided. Wear sturdy footwear and gloves if you have them.
Meet at the Fred Hardy bridge at 10 a.m. Check the website for additional info:
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Barbara Dramer, Janne Perrin and Mary Baxter take a momentary break during their workto keep the Miami River Greenway healthy. Submitted photo
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Security stepped up in B.C.
Candidates invited to WaterWealth debate
Jeff NagelBLACK PRESS
Security has been tight-ened by government au-thorities across the country, including in B.C., after sus-pected terrorist shootings that rocked Parliament Hill Wednesday morning and killed a soldier posted at the National War Memorial.
The attack started with the point-blank shooting of one of two honour guards at the memorial and a gun battle with dozens of shots fired then ensued inside the Par-liament building, where one male attacker was killed, re-portedly by the sergeant-at-
arms.Members of Parliament,
staff and media were locked down inside while police hunted for other potential suspects and swept for explo-sives in Ottawa amid reports of more gunfire.
"We are safe," tweeted NDP MP Jinny Sims (Surrey-New-ton) from the ongoing lock-down. "Cannot believe this is happening in my Canada."
At least two victims with injuries were taken to hos-pital and are in stable condi-tion.
Canadian Forces Bases and many other federal facilities have been closed to visitors
and military personnel have reportedly been directed not to wear uniforms in public unless they are on active duty.
The B.C. Legislature re-stricted visitor access but was expected to proceed with its afternoon sitting, with extra security and the public gal-leries closed.
Legislature clerk Craig James said staff received a heightened risk alert this week, and a small number of MLAs were made aware of it, but there was no specific threat against the B.C. legis-lature.
In Metro Vancouver, Tran-sit Police said they've stepped
up security measures on thetransit system, as did Vancou-ver International Airport.
The Ottawa attack cametwo days after a Canadiansoldier was struck and killedMonday by a vehicle in Mon-treal driven by a man RCMPdescribed as radicalized.
RCMP officials told report-ers it was too early to discussthe possible motivations ofthe attack and whether it con-stitutes terrorism, nor wouldauthorities say if they believeanother gunman or gunmenare still at large.
– with files from BlackPress staff
Shootings in Ottawa trigger tighter precautions across country
As the local elections heat up, Chilliwack-based WaterWealth Proj-ect is providing an opportunity for Fraser Valley candidates to share their perspectives on issues that af-fect the local waterways.
Using an online questionnaire, Wa-terWealth put together 10 questions allowing the political hopefuls to share their opinions regarding issues like the Kinder Morgan pipeline proposal, drinking water security, and First Na-tions rights and title. Th e questionnaire also ties in components of local water governance as outlined in the BC Wa-ter Sustainability Act.
“Th e local elections are a prime time to ensure that the successful
candidates are aware of the issues that matter most to local residents and we believe having drinkable, swimmable and fi shable home waters needs to be part of that conversation,” explains Sheila Muxlow of the Wa-terWealth Project. “Our home waters are a central part of what makes the Fraser Valley a great place to live, and our diverse local industries and high quality of life rely on healthy, produc-tive and clean local waterways. We want to provide the public with an easy tool to assess which candidates will do the most to ensure the local waterways will be protected as they should be.”
All 145 candidates from Langley
to Hope including Abbotsford, Chill-iwack, the Fraser Valley RegionalDistrict and the District of Kent havebeen contacted. Th e candidates havebeen given an Oct. 28 deadline toprovide responses. In early Novem-ber, WaterWealth will be sharing thecandidate responses on its websiteand through social and local mediasources.
Th e WaterWealth Project is anon-partisan, citizen-driven initia-tive that works to amplify the voicesof local community members wholove the place in which they live, thenature around them, and the watersthat sustain them. For more: water-wealthproject.com.
Streamkeepers invite public to help Miami River greenway
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CELEBRATE CRAFT BEER MONTH in Harrison Hot Springs
October 26th & 27th
FRI. OCT. 26TH - Cask Night with its British pub theme,
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End the day with great music, great beer & a great time at the Oktoberfest Dance.
On the waterfront at the St. Alice Hall.
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FRI. OCT. 24th - Cask Nightwith its British pub theme, will
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SAT. OCT. 25th - armed with your Harrison Beer Festival
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day with great music, great beer & a great time at
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will not confi rm any safety mea-sures that are in place.
“We are not confi rming at this time which buildings may be af-fected by the heightened Govern-ment of Canada safety measures,” said Patrick Girard.
Th e soldier was shot at the Na-tional War Memorial in downtown Ottawa, reportedly by a man us-ing a rifl e. Aft er the shooter fi red at the soldier, he got into a car and drove to the doors of Parliament Hill’s Centre Block.
Th ere were then reports of several shots fi red inside Parliament, where a gunman was shot by the House of Commons Ser-geant-at-Arms.
Other media has confi rmed that the soldier was a reservist from Hamilton.
Th e prime minister was safe-ly taken away from Parliament Hill. MP Mark Strahl was also in Ottawa Wednesday morn-ing. He tweeted out a message that he was safe.
“Very tense situation in Ot-tawa this morning,” he said on-line. “Multiple gun shots fi red
outside of our caucus room. I am safe and in lockdown. Unbelievable.”
At press time, reports indicating the sol-dier had died from his injuries, and at least one gunman had been killed.
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Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
Th e public will get a chance to speak with and hear from school board trustee hopefuls.
Th e Fraser Cascade Teachers' Asso-ciation and the District Parent Advisory Council have teamed up to host and all candidates meeting.
Th e meeting will be moderated, and the public will be able to ask questions directly to the candidates. It will take place in the
Agassiz elementary secondary school li-brary, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3.
Election day is Nov. 15 for both the mu-nicipalities in B.C. and the school board trustees. In the Agassiz Harrison area of the Fraser Cascade School District (78), there are three trustees voted to the board of seven. Incumbents Ron Johnstone and Rose Tustian are running for re-election. Newcomers Cindy Ferguson, Fiona Del-court and Leah Ochoa have thrown their
hats into the ring, along with past trustee Marilyn Warren. Current trustee Al Fraser will not seek re-election this term.
In Hope, another three trustees are to be voted in, and in the Canyon, the incum-bent trustee Tom Hendrickson has won his seat by acclamation.
To read more about each candidate in the municipal and school board elections, visit us online at agassizharrisonobserver.com, under the Election 2014 tab.
Parents and teachers to host all-candidates meeting
All-candidates meetings to be held Oct. 28, Nov. 4When the Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Com-
merce holds its all-candidates meetings over the next two weeks, they will be allowing questions from the public.
Previously it was stated that no questions would be taken at the events themselves, only pre-submit-ted questions.
However, the Chamber has now announced that there will be a question period from the public, if time allows.
Th e Harrison Hot Springs meeting will be held on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hall, and the Dis-trict of Kent meeting will be held on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall.
Questions may be submitted to [email protected] by Friday, Oct. 24 by 4 p.m. Not all questions will necessarily be used in the debates.
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Last month, the Agas-siz Legion put out the
call that they need more help to keep operating.
And the community has begun to respond to that call. But Jim Johnson, past president of the Legion, said that they are struggling and need full support of the community.
Some changes to li-censing could help get more people in the Le-gion, which used to be more exclusive. Now, anyone is allowed to come in and visit, to en-joy a drink or a meal.
Th ey have a license for family gatherings, and as of earlier this fall, children are allowed to come in anytime before 10 p.m.
"Kids can be there anytime now," Johnson said. "As long as they're with a chaperone and food has to be avail-able."
He said getting fami-
lies involved in the Le-gion is a crucial partof its survival. Legionshave been closing allacross the country be-cause membership hasdwindled off as veteranspass away.
He said the Legion isalso short on volunteers,as people have beenin their roles for manyyears and are gettingtired, or moving away.
It would be a shame ifthe Agassiz Legion suf-fered the same fate asothers.
"If they have to closedown the Legion, well,they've lost a big partof the community," hesaid.
Th e Legion is locat-ed beside Subway andacross from PioneerMotors.
–Jessica Peters
Visitors to the Harrison Mills Quilt Show show admired the talents of local crafters over the weekend at Harrison Mills Community Hall. The quilt show isheld each fall, featuring works from numerous Fraser Valley quilters.
Colourful Crafts
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Martin Bartel, from the ministry of childrenand family development, and Connie Meskas,from Fraser Health Authority, will be joiningthe District of Kent's Health Services SelectCommittee.
While the two will not be voting members,Mayor John Van Laerhoven said their“significant expertise and advice” will ensure therecommendations put forward by the committeewill have better meaning.
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Agassiz resident earns Armed Forces award
An Agassiz man has been recognized for exceptional service in the Canadian Armed Forces.
A 32-year veteran of the Naval Reserve, Chief Petty Offi cer 1st Class Tom Curley joined Her Majesty’s Cana-dian Ship (HMCS) Discovery, the Royal Canadian Na-vy’s Reserve Division in Vancouver, in 1993. Since then, he has held a variety of regional and national leadership positions, including his current position as the Western Regional Chief Petty Offi cer. Previously, Chief Petty Of-fi cer 1st Class Curley was the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 6 Field Engineer Squadron in North Vancouver.
For his civilian career, Tom Curley is the director of human resources at the Layfi eld Group, which operates in Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Texas, North Dakota, Australia and China. An avid mentor of college students throughout the Lower Mainland, Curley moved to Agassiz in 2007.
Founded in 1972, the Order of Military Merit recog-nizes exceptional service or performance of duty dis-played by the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, both Regular and Reserve. Recipients have dem-onstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty, and the Order honours them for their commitment to Canada.
NewsChief Petty Officer 1st Class Tom Curley, a long-time resident of Agassiz, is congratulated by Governor General David Johnston during his investi-ture as a Member of the Order of Military Merit at Rideau Hall on June 20. MCPL Vincent Carbonneau photo
Officer appreciationPeace offi cers and cor-
rectional offi cers will be honoured in a special celebration this weekend.
Everyone is invited to attend the sxith annual Peace and Correctional Offi cers' Appreciation Day at All Saints Angli-can Church to show their appreciation for these members of the com-munity. Offi cers include those from numerous
organizations, includ-ing the RCMP, Sheriff 's Offi ce, CN Police, all lo-cal fi re halls, BC Ambu-lance, the local prisons, conservation offi cers and police services.
Th e Harrison High-landers will perform, and a barbecue lunch will fol-low. Th e event begins at 10 a.m. on Oct. 26.
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VICTORIA – “Hands up.” Th at famous command is attributed to Bill Miner, an American career criminal who is also credited with B.C.’s fi rst train robbery, at Sil-verdale on the Mission border in 1910.
A more genteel, and of course perfectly legal, trackside transfer of wealth is underway in the B.C. legislature.
It’s called the Canadian Pacifi c Railway (Stone and Timber) Set-tlement Act, and it provides for taxpayers to hand over $19 mil-lion to CP Rail to settle a lawsuit over historic logging, rock and gravel rights given to B.C.’s pio-neering railway builders.
Students of B.C. history will
know that while Bill Miner got the headlines, it was the early coal, lumber and railway barons who really made out like bandits.
And CP Rail inherited some of this by 1912 when it took over three early railways that had been granted vast tracts of provin-cial Crown land.
Deputy Premier Rich Coleman revealed the settlement in the leg-islature this month. It seems that when CP Rail took over the B.C. Southern Railway Company, the Columbia and Kootenay Railway and Navigation Company and the Columbia and Western Railway Company, there were some cleri-cal errors along the way.
“I am pleased that Canadian Pacifi c Railway and the province have recently reached an agree-ment regarding the disputed own-ership and value of timber and stone rights on 145,000 hectares of Crown land and 68,000 hect-
ares of private land in the Koote-nay and Okanagan regions,” Cole-man told the legislature.
“Th e province granted land to three railway companies between 1892 and 1908 to subsidize rail-way construction.
Th ese railway companies re-served timber and stone rights for their own use when they sold the land to third parties in the early 1900s.
Th ese reservations were not recognized in many subsequent land transactions, and many of them were not registered in the current land title system.”
Th ese discrepancies came to light in the early 2000s. Th ey in-volve some 1,600 properties, so you can imagine the lawyer fees that would be accumulated to sort through those in court.
And Coleman’s statement sug-gests that the government has conceded its records are in error,
rather than those of the railways.Given the Wild West ways of
B.C.’s early settlement and railway development, it’s not surprising there were some loose ends. For a fascinating look at this period, I recommend Barrie Sanford’s book Steel Rails and Iron Men (White-cap Books, 1990).
Sanford recounts the fate-ful decision of the CPR to turn north at Medicine Hat and push Canada’s defi ning railway through the Kicking Horse Pass, leaving the mineral-rich Kootenay re-gion open to competitors for rail freight service.
A key fi gure of those days is James Dunsmuir, who inherited his family coal fortune and served as B.C. premier from 1900 to 1902.
He ended up owning a large part of Vancouver Island in ex-change for building the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway, which he
sold to the CPR in 1905, the same year he locked out miners in his coal operations for their push to organize a union.
Dunsmuir’s hard line provided a boost for a rival, James Jerome Hill, who built the Great Northern Railway in the 1890s and later quit the CPR board in a bitter feud.
Hill was happy to supply coal from Fernie.
Dunsmuir took a turn as B.C.’s eighth Lieutenant Governor, sold his coal business and retired to his estate, Hatley Castle, which is now part of Royal Roads University.
He is buried at Victoria’s Ross Bay Cemetery.
As Halloween approaches, it’s easy to imagine a chuckle from his grave as the railway barons once again rake it in.
Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
One last holdup on railway tracks
The shooting in Ottawa An attack Wednesday morning on a Canadian Forces soldier at the Na-
tional War Memorial, and the subsequent entry by the shooter into the near-by Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, is deeply troubling.
One shooter has been shot dead by police and security forces inside the Parliament Buildings. Th ere are many reports of multiple shots inside the buildings, and Parliament was shut down for the day.
Th e shooting came as MPs were gathering for caucus meetings, and appar-ently took place very close to their caucus meeting rooms.
Th ere may have been more than one shooter. Police on Wednesday morn-ing were busy securing the perimeter and determining if there were more people involved.
Th is incident comes just two days aft er a young man named Martin Rou-leau, whom the federal government and RCMP say was “radicalized,” lay in wait for military personnel at St. Jean-sur-Richelieu, outside Montreal, and deliberately ran one of them down. One soldier later died, and the shooter himself was shot dead, aft er leading police on a chase and then refusing to put down a knife, when he emerged from his car aft er it crashed.
Both incidents may be related to the Canadian decision to send six war-planes against ISIS, the radical group which is holding a portion of Iraq and Syria and taunting western governments.
Th e Canadian Forces decided to shut down a number of bases on Wednes-day aft er the second incident and is warning military personnel to take extra precautions. While they are in uniform, they are an obvious target.
Th e Quebec incident shows the danger which lurks within Canada, due to the recruiting of young and vulnerable people by ISIS and other like-minded groups. In the case of Rouleau, the RCMP had been in touch with him due to postings he had made on the internet.
All of this is almost incomprehensible. In some ways, this resembles the terrorist-like actions of the Front de Liberation du Quebec in October, 1970, when it took two hostages and killed one of them, Quebec cabinet minister Pierre Laporte. Th at led to the “October Crisis” and imposition of the War Measures Act. Will this be a repeat of those crisis-fi lled days?
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Standing up for Fletcher's right to write
I am writing this letter in response to the Agassiz Harrison Observer ar-ticle dated Oct, 16, 2014, “District to buy mobile stage.” Th e article states that two people voted in favour of purchasing the mobile stage at a cost of $159,030.
I am wondering how only two peo-ple have the authority to spend money that was given to the entire district. Should there not be a public forum, or discussion of sorts with other pos-sible options? Could we not off er up a few other ideas, and have a vote or at the very least give our council other things to consider?
I believe that the purchase of the stage is a waste of our money. We have
very little use for such an item and have gotten by for many years with using the Aberdeen area for our small concerts in the park. I am curious about other factors revolving around the stage.
Where is it going to be stored, and at what cost? How much will it cost the district to set up, dismantle and have security around it 24 hours a day when in use?
Who would possibly pay the $4,000 per day to rent it? I can’t think of one local organization that could aff ord that kind of rental fee.
Karen Hatt
Tom Fletcher has been taking a bit of a beating lately. I personally don't think there is any room for insults and innuendo in serious debate but it appears as though Mr. Fletcher attracts comments from people that wouldn't agree with me on that one small point.
He must know that he would be much more popular with those that want Th e Observer to censor him and those that love to hurl insults if he simply towed their line, but he chooses not to.
I have never met Mr. Fletcher, nor do I have a burning desire to do so, but I read his column every week.
I fi nd that I agree with him only once in a while but at the same time I must admit I do admire his starch. He puts himself in the crosshairs of his critics while his detractors enjoy the safety of cloaking themselves in their own particular brand of social virtue.
Convenient social virtue, a term coined by economists decades ago, is particularly appropriate here. For instance, it's much more virtuous to speak about the glories of the labour movement at a CLC convention
than in the boardroom. Likewise, it is much more virtuous, and oh so convenient, to speak the mainstream message on popular topics than to off er up an alternative. I fi nd that Mr. Fletcher oft en takes a point of view outside the mainstream, and he appears to be fully prepared to suff er the wrath that he must know will follow.
Whether I agree with him or not, though, I don't see any reason to censor him nor do I see any reason to insult him. And, if you want to single him or anyone else out for being agenda-driven I challenge you to fi nd even one journalist, activist, advocate, labour leader, politician, or editorial letter writer for that matter, that isn't.
Th e Vancouver Province reported that there are some out there that want to prohibit Patrick Moore from expressing his view on the environment, and now Tom Fletcher from expressing his view on politics, and presumably, anyone else that expresses a contrary opinion. I really don't think that most Canadians
would ever embrace censorship but it's obvious some do. Th at having been said, I wouldn't have thought that Canadians would ever have embraced character assassination and personal attacks in legitimate debate either. Aft er reading recent editorial pages I guess I was wrong.
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Research program aims to aid milk producers
A new research program,funded in part by GenomeBritish Columbia, aims tohelp B.C.’s dairy farmers bytaking the guesswork out ofdetermining which youngheifers will develop to bethe best milk producers.Th rough a hair sample, a ge-nomic-based test will dem-onstrate the genetic markersof desirable traits like vol-ume, fat content and protein.Th is data will allow farmersto make informed breedingand selection managementdecisions that will result ina more productive herd andimproved dairy profi tability.
Th is research is very im-portant to B.C.’s 545 dairyfarmers with around 72,000dairy cows that produce over650 million litres of milk peryear. Th e dairy industry pro-vides employment for over11,000 people and contrib-utes an estimated $1 billionper year to the provincial andfederal economies.
Other objectives of theresearch project are to dem-onstrate the increased reliabil-ity of genetic ranking of theyoung heifer stock throughuse of genomics; to performan economic analysis of thefinancial benefit to dairy farmoperators who use genomics;and to increase the acceptanceof genomic technology bydairy producers through theirdirect involvement with theresearch project.
“If we can accurately rankthe animals according toproduction then we can de-rive signifi cant benefi t fromthese genomic tools,” saysRonaldo Cerri, AssistantProfessor in Animal Repro-duction at UBC.
“Th e collaboration be-tween Dr. Cerri and thefarmers participating in thisproject means that the powerof genomics will be demon-strated and become an appli-cable science for all farms tothen utilize,” says Dr. MartinDarrow, Director of EmbryoTransfer Services and Ge-nomic Research, GreenbeltVeterinary Services.
“Genome BC is pleasedto enable this research proj-ect that aims to provideBC milk producers with asimple, validated and com-mercially available genomictool which will improve theoverall genetic merit of theircattle,” says Dr. Alan Winter,president and CEO of Ge-nome BC.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF KENT
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Kent that an election by voting is necessary to elect One (1) Mayor, Four (4) Councillors, and Three (3) School Trustees and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
Mayor – One (1) to be elected Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence
SCHWAERZLE KEN District of Kent VAN LAERHOVEN JOHN District of Kent
Councillor – Four (4) to be elected Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence
FISHER LORNE District of Kent POST DUANE District of Kent PRANGER SYLVIA District of Kent SPAETI SUSAN District of Kent STRIKER DARCY District of Kent VANDERHOEK KEN District of Kent VAN DONGEN JACK District of Kent WOUDA JOHN District of Kent
School Trustee – Three (3) to be elected Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence
FERGUSON CINDY District of Kent OCHOA LEAH District of Kent WARREN MARILYN District of Kent DELCOURT FIONA District of Kent TUSTIAN ROSE District of Kent JOHNSTONE RON District of Kent
GENERAL VOTING DAY to elect One (1) Mayor, Four (4) Councillors, and Three (3) School Trustees will be open to qualifi ed electors of the District of Kent on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location:
Agassiz Agricultural Hall, 6800 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, BC
ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES
THREE ADVANCE POLLS will be open to qualifi ed electors of the District of Kent:
1. Saturday, November 1, 2014 | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Multi-purpose Room ‘B’Community Recreation & Cultural Centre, 6660 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, BC
2. Wednesday, November 5, 2014 | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Multi-purpose Room ‘B’Community Recreation & Cultural Centre, 6660 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, BC
3. Saturday, November 8, 2014 | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Harrison Mills Community Hall1995 School Road, Harrison Mills, BC
SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY
One mobile poll will be open to QUALIFIED RESIDENTS, OF THE FOLLOWING PLACES ONLY, on Friday, November 14, 2014 at the following locations and times:
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There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:• 18 years of age or older• Canadian citizen• resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately preceding voting day • resident or registered owner of real property in the District of Kent for at least 30 days immediately
preceding voting day, and• not otherwise disqualifi ed by law from voting.
Resident electors will also be required to produce two (2) pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identifi cation is not necessary. The identifi cation must prove both residency and identity.
Non-resident property electors must produce two (2) pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a sig-nature) to prove identity, and proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.
Acceptable Types of Identifi cation include:
BC Drivers LicenseSocial Insurance NumberICBC Vehicle Insurance DocumentsBC Identifi cation CardBC Care Card or Gold Care CardCitizenship CardCredit CardUtility BillProperty Tax Notice
If you require further information, please contact the District of Kent Municipal Offi ce at 604-796-2235 or [email protected]
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BC Elders GuideA journey of health
Elders have knowledge and experiences to pass to younger generations to guide them through life, but what
happens when Elders need support? With this in mind, the First Nations Health Authority and the B.C. Ministry of Health developed the BC Elders Guide, based on the popular BC Seniors’ Guide, to help Elders fi nd resources as they age in the community, while still acknowledging their strength and wisdom.“With the creation of Th e BC Elders Guide, we are breathing new life into the Partnership Accord,” said Cliff Atleo Sr., First Nations Health Council, Vancouver Island representative. “It was really something to see the Elders Guide fl y off the shelves when we released it this summer in Penticton. Our people are aging as well, and they came in wheelchairs, with walkers, and with canes, about 3,000 of them.
Our partnership with Health Canada, the Province and health authorities presents a tremendous opportunity to work together to help improve the health of our Elders.”For First Nations and Aboriginal communities, Elders play a pivotal role in the health and wellness of their communities. Elders are sought out for guidance and advice. Today, it is more important than ever that Elders are supported to live long and healthy lives so they are there to provide support for the next generation.“I love the strong visuals represented in the BC Elders Guide. Th e excellent photographs drew me in, and I was thrilled to see such lovely representations of Elders,” said Cindy Maxwell, a social worker with Island Health. “I think we can add even more First Nations details, for example, in the morning when Elders wake up, it’s not just having a bowl of oatmeal that refreshes them and provides
them with nourishment. Elders wake up and thank the creator for a safe passage through the night. Th at is how they start the day, by nourishing the soul. I’m proud to see the input from Elders in the guide and think we are making great progress. I made sure to share the BC Elders Guide with many, and
I’m excited to see what they think of it.”Meeting the spiritual, fi nancial, family andfriendship needs of Elders is incredibly important, and the BC Elders Guide isdesigned to provide help to fi nd resourcesElders may need as they age. For more information visit www.fnha.ca
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New sport similar to racquet games
Open instruction time coming this weekend
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in North America, drawing athletes of all levels to the court. Th e sport has been extremely popular in Chilliwack, where dozens of people show up for drop in games throughout the week at Evergreen Hall.
But with the addition of the new gymnasium in Agassiz, pickleball is here now, too. Th ere are gym times scheduled for Tuesday and Th ursday mornings from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., where two nets are set up to accommodate games. Th is Tuesday, Herb Peters and Henry Kuzminski were busy enjoyed a casual game while waiting to see if others would show up. Both learned how to play pickleball while down in California. While Peters learned the game in 2000, Kuzminski just picked it up this spring. Both Harrison Mills men stay active with numerous activities, from canoeing and kayaking to swimming and cycling.
“It’s extremely important not just for peopleour age, but at any age”
“It’s extremely important not just for people our age, but at any age,” Peters said. “To try to stay active through the day. And there’s still time for the tv or the computer in the evening.” Pickleball is just one more way to get some exercise, socialize and stay healthy. But what exactly is it? Pickleball was started in 1965 in Washington, and uses a court similar to badminton, but is striped like a tennis court. Th e paddle is squared off and solid, unlike its round, netted cousin, the tennis racquet. A wiffl e ball is used, and the game can be played indoors or outdoors, as a singles or doubles game.Th is Saturday, Oct. 25, Gord and Denise Griffi n will be holding an open instruction session for those who are interested in learning the game. Th at will run at the District of Kent’s Community Culture and Recreation Centre from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Th ere are also gym times for pickleball at the Rosedale school on Tuesday nights from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and times at Evergreen Hall in Chilliwack on Mondays (8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.), Wednesdays and Fridays ( both from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.). For more information about programs available at the CRCC, phone 604-796-8891.
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Take Fiveto Prevent Falls
As the Canadian population ages, injury and death from falls are on the rise. Th is National Senior Safety
Week, November 6 to 12, the Canada Safety Council challenges all Canadians to commit to “take fi ve to prevent falls.” With these easy steps, we can all reduce the likelihood and severity of a fall:1. Check your home for tripping and
slipping hazards. You can use our infographic as a starting point.
2. Bone up on calcium and vitamin D. It’s easy to add a glass of milk or handful of almonds to your daily routine. Check out the Osteoporosis of Canada Calcium Calculator (http://www.osteoporosis.ca/osteoporosis-and-you/nutrition/calculate-my-calcium/) to fi nd out if you’re getting enough. Osteoporosis and weakening bones increase your chances falls and fractures.
3. Check your medications. If you are on more than three medications a day, or take pills that could impair your balance such as sleeping pills, anti-depressants
or blood pressure medications, have a discussion with your doctor about how to best reduce your chance of falling.
4. Get your eyes checked. Even if you’re not experiencing symptoms, the Doctors of Optometry of Canada recommend that you have your vision checked at least once a year if you are over the age of 65, or every two years if you’re younger. Vision impairments are a leading cause of falls.
5. Exercise to keep strong. Why not try tai chi? Th is gentle strength-building exercise works your core balance and has been shown to reduce the risk of falling. Th e Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada says anyone can do tai chi -- even if you use a wheelchair or are currently experiencing trouble with your balance.
We can all take steps to protect ourselves and our loved ones from preventable falls. Check back frequently at www.canadasafetycouncil.org for more activities and resources on falls prevention during National Senior Safety Week, November 6 to 12.
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Throness announces fundingfor adult literacy projects
Two local adult literacy projects in Chilliwack-Hope are receiving over $63,000 from the provincial government to help learners improve their reading
and writing skills. Agassiz-Harrison Community Services has received $31,984 for adult literacy, and the Read Right Society in Hope has received $31,630. “Agassiz-Harrison Community Services utilizes the CALP funding to deliver the Community Access to Literacy and Learning (C.A.L.L.) program which aims to improve adult and family literacy skills including reading, writing, listening, speaking, numeracy, computer or other technical skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to self-advocate,” said executive director Laura Midan. “Th ese skills make it possible for individuals to function successfully within our community on a daily basis.”“Literacy is a fundamental life skill that is oft en overlooked, yet eff ects everything we do: education, employment, driving, ordering at a restaurant, paying bills,” said Read Right Society executive director Jodi McBride. “We are thankful for and excited to continue serving Hope with adult literacy programs. Our community has a high need for free literacy services, and this funding allows us to continue meeting people’s needs and improving the quality of life.”“Th e ability to read and write can hardly be underestimated as a life skill,” said Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Th roness.
“So much of our everyday life is dependent on our ability to function with technology, and the inability to read or write is a tremendous disadvantage.” Th e Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP), an initiative that distributes funding to not-for-profi t community groups to off er free literacy training that is easily accessible in local schools, native friendship and community centres.Both projects are being delivered in collaboration with the University of the Fraser Valley. Th ese partnerships encourage the transition of adult learners from literacy programs to post-secondary studies and employment training.Projects are tailored to suit the needs of young parents, Aboriginal learners, and other adults in the community, and are delivered by trained volunteers off ering one-to-one tutoring or small group classes.Th is year approximately $2.4 million is being distributed towards 83 CALP projects in 90 communities throughout B.C. It is expected 9,000 adult learners will be helped through the projects.Since 2001, the provincial government has invested more than $25 million in CALP, helping more than 93,000 adults improve their reading and writing skills.To learn more about services provided by the Agassiz-Harrison Community Services, call 604-796-2585.
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Christmas is com-ing and so are the leaner months.
To prepare for this, Agassiz-Harrison Com-munity Services is putting out the call for donations.
Th e local commu-nity services offi ce pro-vides social services for the communities of the District of Kent (Agas-siz) and Harrison Hot Springs. During Novem-ber and December they are dedicated to bringing the holiday spirit to those who need assistance.
Th ey work closely within the communi-ties and are recipients of food and toy dona-tions from residents, lo-cal businesses, the fi re departments and local churches, to name a few. Th ey have also received cash from the Province Empty Stocking Fund, local businesses, service clubs and individuals.
In 2013, AHCS reg-istered and assisted ap-proximately 150 families in the region. With the troubled economy, they say they are expecting the same or more this year.
"Christmas can be a terrible time for some folks but collectively as a community we can take away the anxiety that these families may be experiencing and make this Christmas a memo-rable one for the less fortunate in our com-munities," said Brenda Dondo, event co-ordi-nator. "Please help keep
Santa alive in the hearts of children on Christmas morning. Th ere will be many opportunities for you and your family to help this season. Please watch for more press re-leases in this newspaper for ideas."
Th ey aim to provide gift s to children up to the age of 18, and are seek-ing cash donations, adult oriented gift s that are suitable for children to give their parents, along with gift wrap and new unwrapped toys. Any-one wanting to sponsor a family for Christmas can
contact the community services offi ce for guide-lines about responsibili-ties, costs and to receive an application form.
For families that are hoping to receive a ham-per, registration is now open and will remain open until Nov. 12.
To register, visit the of-fi ce at 7086 Cheam Ave. in Agassiz and take along B.C. identifi cation for all household members, and proof of household income.
For more information, phone 604-796-2585 or email [email protected].
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Th e Harrison Hot Springs Fire Department has been protecting the community since 1942, thanks to generations of hard-working fi refi ghters.
And now, they are looking for a few more neighbours to join the team. Th ey will be hold-ing a recruiting drive open house on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the fi rehall.
Th ey are looking for residents of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs who live near the fi rehall and are able to respond to calls during work hours.
Applications will be available at the open house, which is also open to the general public. Ap-plications are also avail-able online at the Village website, or by phone 604-796-9966, or any Tuesday night at the fi rehall.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor and four (4) Councillors, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
MAYOR – One (1) to be elected
Surname Usual Names Residential Address or JurisdictionFACIO Leo 522 Driftwood Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BCKISS Zoltan 531 Echo Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BCALLEN John 398 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC
COUNCILLOR – Four (4) to be elected
Surname Usual Names Residential Address or JurisdictionBUCKLEY John 515 Cottonwood Place, Harrison Hot Springs, BCJACKSON Allan 532 Cottonwood Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BCHANSEN John S. 411 Miami River Drive, Harrison Hot Springs, BCWOOD Ed 438 Eagle Street, Harrison Hot Springs, BCHOOPER Ray 404 Miami River Drive, Harrison Hot Springs, BCPIPER Samantha 563 Echo Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BCREYERSE Sonja 312 Lillooet Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BCGHEZESAN Leslie 811 Ramona Place, Harrison Hot Springs, BCMITCHELL Terry 433 Miami River Drive, Harrison Hot Springs, BC
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS
GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualifi ed electors of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs on:
Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following location:
Harrison Hot Springs Elementary School, 501 Hot Springs Road,Harrison Hot Springs, BC
ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualifi ed electors as follows:Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
at the Village of Harrison Hot Springs Council Chambers, 495 Hot Springs Road,Harrison Hot Springs, BC
ELECTOR REGISTRATION
If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifi cations:• 18 years of age or older on general voting day• Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs for at
least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and • not disqualifi ed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an
election or otherwise disqualifi ed by law.
To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identifi cation is not necessary. The identifi cation must prove both residency and identity.
To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners.
MAIL BALLOT VOTING
Qualifi ed electors may vote by mail if they:• have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting
opportunity, OR• expect to be absent from the Village of Harrison Hot Springs on general voting day and at
the times of all advance voting opportunity.
REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:Before 4:00 pm on November 13, 2014, you must submit the following information to the Village Offi ce in person or by mail to PO Box 160, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs BC, Telephone: 604-796-2171, Fax: 604-796-2192 or email [email protected] :
1. Full name,2. Residential address, 3. Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property
electors), 4. Method of delivery of your mail ballot package:
(a) pick up at Village offi ce, OR (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR(c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when
requesting the ballot package,5. If you are not on the list of electors, to ensure you receive the correct registration
application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector.
The Village of Harrison Hot Springs will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about October 27, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Offi cer no later than 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014. It is the obligation of the person applying to vote by mail ballot to ensure that the mail ballot is received by the Chief Election Offi cer within this time limit.
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NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITYNOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING
NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Fraser Valley Regional District who reside in, or own property in Electoral Areas A, C, E and H, that an elec-tion by voting is necessary to elect one (1) Electoral Area Director in each of the Electoral Areas set out below for a 4 year term of offi ce commencing December 2014 and ending in 2018. The following persons are nominated as candidates for whom votes will be received for Electoral Area Director:
ELECTOR REGISTRATION AND ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS
There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. At the time of registering to vote, you will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • You are a Canadian citizen • Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration • Resident of OR registered owner of real property in the respective Electoral Area for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and • Not disqualifi ed from by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualifi ed by law
Corporations are not entitled to vote or to have a representative vote on their behalf
Rules for determining residency are set out in Section 52 of the Local Government Act: • A person is a resident of the area where a person lives and to which, whenever absent, the person intends to return • A person may be the resident of only one area at a time • A person does not change residency until a person has a new residency, and • A person does not cease being a resident of an area by leaving the area temporarily.
NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS
Non-Resident Property Electors must not be entitled to register to vote as a resident elector and may only register to vote as a non-resident property elector in relation to one (1) parcel of real property in the respective electoral area and must hold one of the following interests in the real property as specifi ed in the Local Government Act: • Owner of a registered estate in fee simple; • Holder of the last registered agreement for sale; • Tenant for Life under a registered life interest; or • Holder of a registered lease for a term of at least 99 years• If more than one individual is the registered owner of the property, only one of those individ-
uals may register to vote as a non-resident property elector for that property and that person MUST obtain the written consent of the number of individuals, who together with the person registering to vote, are a majority of those individuals on title to the real property.
• Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Forms can be obtained prior to the time of voting from our website or by contacting the Chief Election Offi cer, or designate.
• At the time a non-resident property elector registers to vote, the application for registration must be accompanied by proof satisfactory to the Election Offi cial that the applicant is enti-tled to register in relation to the real property, and if applicable, the written consent from the other registered owners of the real property. Proof of entitlement to register in relation to the property may be in the form of a recent property Title Search, Certifi cate of Title or Tax Notice.
• All registered owners must be individuals. If there is a corporation registered on title to the real property, no owners are eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector.
ELECTOR IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Resident electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature). The identifi cation should, together, prove both residency and identity. Picture identi-fi cation is not required.Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners. Picture identifi cation is not required.Documents accepted for purposes of elector identifi cation must either be the documents prescribed under regulations to the Local Government Act or evidence deemed acceptable and satisfactory to the election offi cial at the Voting Place.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.fvrd.bc.ca
Questions with respect to the 2014 General Local Election may also be directed to:SUZANNE GRESHAMCHIEF ELECTION OFFICERFraser Valley Regional District45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, [email protected]
(1) ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTORELECTORAL AREA A
[Boston Bar, North Bend and Canyon Alpine]
(1) ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTORELECTORAL AREA C
[Lake Errock, Hemlock Valley, Harrison Mills, Morris Valley, Harrison Lake Watershed]
(1) ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTORELECTORAL AREA E
[Chilliwack River Valley, Post Creek]
(1) ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTORELECTORAL AREA H
[Cultus Lake, Columbia Valley, Cultus Lake South, Lindell Beach]
The ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be held on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014, between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:
All eligible voters are entitled to vote at the Advance Voting Opportunity – no restrictions apply other than voter eligibility requirements.The GENERAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be held on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014 be-tween the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS
Usual Name Address FORMAN, Lloyd 64980-D North Bend Station Road, Boston Bar, BCFOUGERE, James 48723 Chaumox Road, North Bend, BCRAYMOND, Terry 47371 Gibson Road, Boston Bar, BC
Usual Name Address BALES, Wendy 42802 Tait Road, Deroche, BCNIEMI, Alec 101-14500 Morris Valley Road, Agassiz, BC
Usual Name Address ENGAR, Orion 50625 O’Byrne Road, Chilliwack, BCHERRICK, Leanne 4015 Bourne Road, Chilliwack, BC
Usual Name Address DIXON, Taryn 43210 Glacier Road, Lindell Beach, BCNEWHOUSE, Maxwell 210A Lakeshore Drive, Cultus Lake, BCSOTH, Rolf 1060 Iverson Road, Lindell Beach, BC
Jurisdiction Voting PlacesElectoral Area A Canyon Lanes Bowling Alley 47585 Trans Canada Highway, Boston Bar, BCElectoral Area C FVRD Community Access Centre 10220 North Deroche Road, Deroche, BC Electoral Area E FVRD Offi cesElectoral Area H 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC
Jurisdiction Voting PlacesElectoral Area A Canyon Lanes Bowling Alley 47585 Trans Canada Highway, Boston Bar, BCElectoral Area C North Fraser Fire Hall No. 2 43824 Watkins Road, Lake Errock, BC Hemlock Valley Fire Hall 47100 Laurel Road, Hemlock Valley, BCElectoral Area E Chilliwack Fish & Game Club 48685 Chilliwack Lake Rd, Chilliwack, BCElectoral Area H Cultus Lake Community Centre 4220 Columbia Valley Hwy, Chilliwack, BC Columbia Valley Community Hall 1202 Kosikar Road, Columbia Valley, BC
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) that an election by voting is necessary to elect School Trustees and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
HOPE ELECTORAL AREA – three (3) to be electedSurname Usual Name Jurisdiction of Residence GENAILLE Robert Hope, BCCOPE Marvin Hope, BCMcMULLAN Linda Hope, BCDUPLESSIS Kerri Hope, BCFURNESS Pat Hope, BCSTEWIN Heather Hope, BCKOOPMAN John Hope, BC
AGASSIZ-HARRISON ELECTORAL AREA – three (3) to be electedSurname Usual Name Jurisdiction of ResidenceFERGUSON Cindy Agassiz, BCOCHOA Leah Agassiz, BCWARREN Marilyn Agassiz, BCDELCOURT Fiona Agassiz, BCTUSTIAN Rose Agassiz, BCJOHNSTONE Ron Agassiz, B.C.
CANYON ELECTORAL AREA – one (1) elected by AcclamationNo Election by voting required
Surname Usual Name Jurisdiction of Residence HENDRICKSON Tom Boston Bar, BC
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS
GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualifi ed electors of School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) on:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:
HOPE ELECTORAL AREA • Recreation Centre-Conference Room, 1005 6th Avenue, Hope, B.C.
AGASSIZ-HARRISON ELECTORAL AREA • Agassiz Agricultural Hall, 6800 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, B.C.• Harrison Hot Springs Elementary School, 501 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs,
B.C.• North Fraser Fire Hall No. 2, 43824 Watkins Road, Lake Errock, B.C.• Hemlock Valley Fire Hall, 47100 Laurel Road, Hemlock Valley, B.C.
ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open to qualifi ed electors of School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) as follows:
HOPE ELECTORAL AREA • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
District of Hope Council Chambers, 325 Wallace Street, Hope, B.C.• WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014 – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
District of Hope Council Chambers, 325 Wallace Street, Hope, B.C. AGASSIZ-HARRISON ELECTORAL AREA • SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2014 – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Multi-Purpose Room B, Community & Cultural Centre, 6660 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, BC• WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Multi-Purpose Room B, Community & Cultural Centre, 6660 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, BC- Village of Harrison Hot Spring Council Chambers, 495 Hot Springs Rd, Harrison Hot
Springs, B.C. - FVRD Community Access Centre, 10200 North Deroche Road, Deroche, B.C.• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Harrison Mills Community Hall, 1995 School Road, Harrison Mills, B.C.
SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available to qualifi ed residents, as follows:
HOPE ELECTORAL AREA – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014Fraser Canyon Hospital and Fraser-Hope Lodge, 1275 7th Ave, Hope, B.C., 9:00 am to 10:30 amRiverside Manor, 765 Old Hope-Princeton Hwy, Hope, B.C., 11 am to 12 noon Park Street Manor, 555 Park Street, Hope, B.C., 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
AGASSIZ-HARRISON ELECTORAL AREA –FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014Hazelnut Grove, 2008 McCaffrey Road – 9:30 am to 10:30 amDogwood Manor, 7284 Morrow Road – 11:00 am. to 12:00 noonGlenwood Rest Home/Logan Manor, 1458 Glenwood Drive - 1 pm to 2:30 pmCheam Village, 1525 McKay Crescent – 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
ELECTOR REGISTRATION – District of Hope/District of Kent/FVRDThere is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:- 18 years of age or older on general voting day- Canadian citizen- resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration- resident of OR registered owner of real property in School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade)
for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and- not disqualifi ed by the Local Government Act/School Act or any other enactment from voting
in an election or otherwise disqualifi ed by law.Resident Electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identifi cation is not necessary. The identifi cation must prove both residency (street address) and identity.
Non-Resident Property Electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.
ELECTOR REGISTRATION – Village of Harrison Hot Springs If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifi cations:- 18 years of age or older on general voting day- Canadian citizen- resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration- resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs for
at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and- not disqualifi ed by the Local Government Act/School Act or any other enactment from voting
in an election or otherwise disqualifi ed by law.To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identifi cation is not necessary. The identifi cation must prove both residency (street address) and identity. To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature) to provide identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners.
MAIL BALLOT VOTING- DISTRICT OF HOPE and VILLAGE OF HARRISON HOT SPRINGQualifi ed electors may vote by mail if they:(a) have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting
opportunity, OR(b) expect to be absent from the District of Hope OR the Village of Harrison Hot Springs on
general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities.
REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGEBefore 4 pm on November 13, 2014 you must have submitted a request for a mail ballot package, in person or by mail to either:
District of Hope,PO Box 609, 325 Wallace Street, Hope, BC. V0X 1L0Phone: 604 869 5671 Fax: 604 869 2275 email: [email protected] or [email protected] ORVillage of Harrison Hot Springs,PO Box 160, 495 Hot Springs Rd., Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0Phone: 604 796 2171 Fax: 604 796 2192 email: [email protected]
Your request must contain the following information:- Full name- Residential address- Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-residential
property electors)- Method of delivery of your mail ballot package:
(a) pick up at District of Hope Offi ce or the Village of Harrison Hot Springs Offi ce, OR
(b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR(c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package.
- If you are not on the list of electors, to ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or a non-resident property elector.
The District of Hope OR the Village of Harrison Hot Springs will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about October 30, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the applicable Chief Election Offi cer no later than 8 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the voting day polling station. It is the obligation of the person applying to vote by mail ballot to ensure that the mail ballot is received by the Chief Election Offi cer within this time limit.
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NOTE: Corporations are not entitled to vote or to have a representative vote on their behalf.
ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION INCLUDES ANY TWO (2) OF THE FOLLOWING: • B.C. Driver’s Licence • Citizenship Document/Certifi cate • Credit Card • B.C. Identifi cation Card • Social Insurance Card • Property Tax Notice • Utility Bill • B.C. Care Card • ICBC Vehicle Insurance Documents
If you require further information to determine your Electoral Area please contact School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) at 604 869 2411.Natalie Lowe-Zucchet, Chief Election Offi cer
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 78 (FRASER-CASCADE)
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING OR ACCLAMATION
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Gymnasium open for playtime
Th e Capilano University Women’s Basketball team called Agassiz home this past weekend as they prepared for their upcoming season in the tough PACWEST conference of the Canadian College Athletic Association.
Assistant coach and former AESS Eagles Jenn Bodnar said they are excited about the coming season.
“Last year we were very young with eight rookies on our team," she said. "We think this year we have a chance to compete for a league championship.”
Th eir team motto for this year is “All In” and the team came to Agassiz looking for a retreat and to focus on
basketball away from hectic North Vancouver.
Th e team and coaches all stayed with the Bodnar family and were exposed to life in a farming town.
Bodnar and head coach Ramin Sadaghiani also included some AESS girls basketball players in their training camp on Saturday aft ernoon, giving them the opportunity to be coached by university coaches while still in high school.
Greg Lawley, acting vice principal at AESS, said that "hopefully a successful season for both Capilano and AESS will be traced back to this weekend in October."
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The Capilano University Women’s Basketball visited AESS for the weekend tofocus on their game in advance of the basketball season. Submitted photo
Th e new gymnasium is now open at the District of Kent's Community Recreation and Cultural Centre, and there are open gym times and programs for any age group or ability.
Drop-in programs include open playtime for newborns to fi ve year olds six mornings a week, open gym for kids aged 13 and up,
pickleball (see story page 10), men's fl oor hockey and basketball, youth basketball, vol-leyball, badminton, a family playtime and recreational games time.
Th e Community Recreation and Cultural Centre's grand opening will be held on Sat-urday, Nov. 8. at 11 a.m. Th e centre includes 14,000 square feet of additional space, in-
cluding the full size gymnasium, two multi-purpose rooms and a kitchen.
In addition to the open gym times, thecentre is also busy adding programs that ap-peal to everyone. Some of those include vari-ous yoga classes, dance fi tness classes, bootcamps, core conditioning, fi rst aid programsand more.
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Templeton, Jean MorrisSeptember 22, 1939 - October 12, 2014
Auntie Jean as she was known to all that knew her passed away at the Christine Morrison Hos-pice in Mission, BC, surround-ed by her family that loved her dearly. Born in Cambusbarron, Stirling, Scotland to Jane and George Templeton just at the start of World War II Jean had many memories she would share of what it was like growing up in those times. Jean immigrated to Canada in 1964 as a young girl following in her older sister, Marcet Kerr’s, footsteps. She worked for the Harrison Hotel from 1964 until her retirement in 2004. She was one of the longest standing employees that had remained at the hotel through the many change of owners. Jean started at the front desk where she met many mov-ie stars and well known people. She then moved to the Payroll office and finally finishing her last 10 years at the Harrison Resort Golf Course. In those years Jean enjoyed curling and spending time with the friends that she made in the village. She especially enjoyed her time spent with her long time friends, Barb Piegsa, Sandy Maslin and June Bannerman.
In 2009 Jean sold her place in Harrison and moved to Abbots-ford to be closer to her family. Here she enjoyed her retirement by spending time with her great nieces and great nephew. Every-one who knew her loved her and many a times you would hear “I wish I had an Auntie Jean!!” She loved her family and would be there to help with anything. Unfortunately, in May she was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer which progressed so fast she was taken from us 5 months later. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Jean was predeceased by her Mum and Dad, her sisters Susan and Marcet, her niece Ailsa and nephew George. Left behind to mourn her loss are her sisters Catriona Warburton (Neil, Alan & Joanna) and Lorna Dow (Jim & Karen), her brother John Tem-pleton (Rena, Sandra, John & Alison), and Uncle David Mar-tin. Left behind in Canada are her nieces Shielagh Kerr, Moira Fraser (Ryan), Taylor & Brooke Kerr, Kyla Fraser and her neph-ews, George Kerr (Lisa), Bill Kerr, and Rory Fraser.Special thanks to Drs. Muthayan, Winston, & Gill, the nurses and staff at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and the excellent care she received from the staff at the Christine Morrison Hospice.No service by request. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Christine Morrison Hos-pice.“Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.”
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75 TRAVEL
FOY Spa RV Resort Canadian Win-ter Special $9.95/day. All new Fit-ness center, Hot Mineral springs, Events, Activities, Entertainment. New guests, Call for info 888-800-0772, www.foyspa.com.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Web-site WWW.TCVEND.COM.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIESMEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Em-ployers have work-at-home posi-tions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Career-Step.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING
.Q4 Bulk Systems. [email protected]
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
115 EDUCATION
Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
130 HELP WANTED
CONSTRUCTION SITEIn your NEIGHBOURHOOD
Req: Carpenters, HelpersLabourers, CSO’s/OFA’s
TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hrWork Today, Daily or Weekly Pay
Apply 9AM to 2PM at:118 – 713 Columbia Street
New West 604.522.4900
PARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/industrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wages, full benefi ts and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowanc-es. See our community atLacLaBicheRegion.com. Send re-sume to: Sapphire Auto & Industri-al, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: [email protected]
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
130 HELP WANTED
33 INFORMATION
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
130 HELP WANTED
The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the
following positions:• Hooktenders• Processor Operators• 980 Dryland Sort Operator• Boom Man• Heavy Duty Mechanics• Grapple Yarder Operator• Off Highway Logging Truck
Drivers• Coastal Certifi ed Hand Fall-
ers• Hand BuckersPlease send resumes by fax to
250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected]
Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Electrician $36.00/hr Call(250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416 or email: [email protected]
33 INFORMATION
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
6 IN MEMORIAM GIFTS
Fall Artisan Market
Oct 25; 10-4pm45855 Promontory Rd
Tzeachten Hall,Over 100 vendors, free
admission. Food bank drive, charity raffl e
33 INFORMATIONCANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefi t.ca.
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Alisen Whorly, a long-time resident of Agassiz, BC passed away peacefully on October 20, 2014 with family at her side. Mom was 96 years old.
Alisen was born on January 10, 1918 in Vancouver, BC. Her mother, Ellen (Lovatt) Caughlin was born in England. Her father, Alvin “Bud” Caughlin, was born in London, Ontario and was a joiner carpenter by trade.
In addition to her parents, Alisen was preceded in death by her 8 month old son Rae, her 33 year old daughter, Diane, her older sister, Eileen and her younger sister, Fae. Her husband Wade passed away in 2012 aft er 76 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her great grandson, Craig and great grandson, Dallas.
Alisen is survived by her younger brother, Ford Caughlin of Surrey, BC; her daughter Merna and son in law Bob of Blaine, WA; her son Garet of Chilliwack; her son Keray and daughter in law Jessie of Agassiz, BC and her daughter, Robbin and son in law, Dan of Campbell River.
Surviving as well are eight grandchildren; Linda (nee Beral) McNeil of Agassiz, BC, Tammie (nee Beral) Hardy of Harrison Mills, BC, Tracie (nee Beral) Tymchyshyn of Regina, SK, Barbara (nee Nowak) Elsik, of Cypress, TX, Monica (nee Nowak) Mattei of Round Rock, TX, Bradley Whorly of Alberta, Shannon Whorly; Luvena (Barstoff ) Bredick of Salmon Arm, BC plus four step-grandchildren, Robert Root Jr. of Paso Robles, CA, Jana Hnatiw of Nanaimo, BC, Paul Hnatiw of Ontario and Darcy Powis, of Gibbons, Alberta. She is survived by 22 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren and one great great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
Alisen grew up in Vancouver, BC where she helped her parents run a corner grocery store on Hastings Street. She met and married her husband of 76 years, Wade, and aft er their fi rst 2 daughters were born, they decided to go farming and bought a 20 acre farm in Agassiz, in 1941. Alisen and Wade moved several times in rural Agassiz, each time enlarging their dairy and corn growing operation.
Mom spent her life loving, protecting and nourishing her family. Her home always welcomed all friends and relatives with a wonderful home cooked meal. Mom enjoyed “company coming”, “drop-in-visitors” and card games. Alisen enjoyed studying the Bible and tending to all her families’ needs and helping each of us get a “start in life”. Mom’s kind heart, loving ways, and beautiful smile will be in our hearts forever.
Mom and her family would like to extend our heartfelt love and appreciation to the Glenwood Care Center Staff in Agassiz. Th e “Angels of the Earth” who cared for Mom are in our hearts forever.
Th ank you so much. Th ere will be a family viewing on Sunday, October 26, 2014 from
4-5 at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Ave. Chilliwack,Interment will take place at 11:00 am Monday, October 27, 2014 at
Valley View Cemetery, Agassiz. Th is will be followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 7087 MacDonald Rd. Agassiz. A “Tea and Social” will follow at the Friendship House, Morrow Rd, Agassiz.
AlisenWHORLY
Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.Please leave any condolences at,
www.hendersonsfunerals.com
Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd.
45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C.(604) 792.1344
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18 Agassiz Harrison Observer, Thursday, October 23, 2014
GENERAL MANAGERPOSITION SUMMARY:
Skowkale First Nation is seeking the services of a confi dent and
energetic General Manager. This is a full time one-year contract with
potential for permanency. Reporting to Council, the General Manager
is responsible for leading, planning and organizing the day-to-day
operations of Skowkale.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
• A Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Management or
Public Administration
• A minimum of fi ve (5) years of related and progressive senior man-
agement experience, preferably in a First Nation environment
• Must have a broad knowledge of First Nation governance, proposal
writing, fi nance, infrastructure, property taxation, land code, planning
and development and capital project management
• A strong understanding and working knowledge of MS Offi ce Suite
software (including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex organization including:
reporting, budgeting and fi nancial management, human resources,
policy development
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate and deal effectively with
the public, to work collaboratively with Council and staff, and to build
partnerships in the community and surrounding area
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability
to establish rapport with people of all educational and occupational
backgrounds
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment RCMP criminal record
check
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License (Class 5) and
have reliable transportation to and from work.
SALARY GRADE: Negotiable and will be based on qualifi cations
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received prior to
4:00pm on October 31, 2014
If you are interested in being a part of our success, please submit your
cover letter and resume in complete confi dence to:
Skowkale First Nation#10 – 3rd Floor 7201 Vedder Road
Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5Attention: Chief Willy Hall
Subject: General Manager JDEmail: [email protected]
Or Fax to 604-824-5342 to: ATTN SKOWKALE
SKOWKALE FIRST NATION#10 - 3rd Floor 7201 Vedder RoadChilliwack, BC V2R 4G5Phone: 604-824-5117Email: [email protected]
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130 HELP WANTED
Very busy Okanagan Subaru dealership requires
immediately a Service Manager. Must enjoy a fast-paced working environment and have a minimum of fi ve-
years automotive management experience
including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time
position which includes competitive wages and full
benefi t package. Please reply in person, email or fax your
resume to: Hilltop Subaru,4407 27th Street,
Vernon, BC Atten: Dayna Kosmino
[email protected]: 250-542-1778
WE ARE EXPANDING!Escape Trailer Industries has full time positions available in all areas of production includ-ing RV Assembly, Cabinet Work, and Fiberglass Assist-ants and offi ce staff. Posi-tions will suit energetic, self-motivated, mature individuals with experience using tape measure, and hand tools. Competitive wages and bene-fi ts available. Apply in person with resume and references to : 43851 Industrial Way, Bldg. B
138 LABOURERS
HIRING Labourers, Knowledge of Draintile and Leveling and Grading with shovel. Must be willing to work outside rain or shine. Own vehicle required. Fax your resume to 604-524-0983 or [email protected]
154 RETAILAGASSIZ Super Valu is looking for a full time meat cutter, must have experience. Competitive wage and Health Care Benefi ts. Send resume to [email protected] or call Norm at 604-796-9040
159 TEACHERS
GPRC, FAIRVIEW CAMPUS needs a Power Engineering Instructor! Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-835-6631 and/or visit our web-site at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.
130 HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
160 TRADES, TECHNICAL
INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC(MILLWRIGHT)
The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!
We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. Duties include; preventative maint., scheduled repairs, and quick response repairs to ensure our modernized equipment runs effi ciently. Routine equipment inspections and repairs are required.The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diag-nostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work fl exible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working with electrical systems and PLC programs would be a defi nite asset.Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certifi cate of qualifi cation as an Industrial Mechanic, inter - provincial red seal endorsement, & a certifi cate of apprenticeship. Previous work experience in a related industry would be an asset.
OUR COMPANY OFFERS:1.) Attractive Wages &
Excellent Employee Benefi ts.2.) Supportive, Engaged
Atmosphere With ChangeMinded Management Group.
3.) Company SponsoredSocial Activities/
Please e-mail resume,including cover letter &
references: [email protected]
JOURNEYMAN ROOFER or 3rd year apprentice. Wage + Benefi ts. FAX 250-492-7781 or E-mailinteriorroofi [email protected]
PERSONAL SERVICES
182 FINANCIAL SERVICES
Are You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a signifi -cant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.
1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
130 HELP WANTED
PERSONAL SERVICES
182 FINANCIAL SERVICES
LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted
Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.
Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or
604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
188 LEGAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
260 ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS
VECTOR RENO’S Specializing in all interior & exterior
home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.1-800-573-2928
300 LANDSCAPING
knoke trucking
320 MOVING & STORAGE
1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland
604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,
2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls
Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is
completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &
Maid Services.
MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Effi cient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
338 PLUMBING
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423
SECURITY/ALARM SYSTEMS
362
We Service all Makes• ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks
& all others• Medical & Fire• Free* Alarm Systems
604-792-8055 / 854-8055
378 VACUUMS
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
PETS
477 PETSCATS 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
Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $625. 1-604-794-5844
NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
Pomeranian/Bishon/Pappion. 1 female, $1000 & 1 male, $800. Both small. Call (604)795-4585
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
552 GARDEN EQUIPMENTFor Sale: 40” snow blower for garden tractor $250. 48” snow blade for garden tractor $100. Stihl weed-wacker $20. Call George 604-491-1999
555 HEAVY DUTY MACHINERY
2012 JOHN DEERE 410K BACK-HOE. Only 742 hrs a/c, 4 in 1 buck-et, extend a hoe, aux hydraulic on boom, quick change bucket, 24” dig bucket (new), new front tires, good back tires, inside cab as new, all serviced and ready for work, mint condition. Financing Available www.andonsales.com. Contact for Price, 604-619-9244
560 MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.Nor-woodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
STEEL BUILDINGS...”GIFT-CARD GIVE-AWAY!” 20X22 $4,358. 25X24 $4,895. 30X30 $6,446. 32X32 $7,599. 40X46 $12,662. 47X72 $18,498. One End wall In-cluded. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
563 MISC. WANTED
FIREARMS. All types wanted, es-tates, collections, single items, mili-tary. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Deal-er.1.866.960.0045www.dollars4guns.com.
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
AGASSIZ 1 bdrm modern new apt., in suite washer & dryer, all util incl. Ref. Req. $675 /month. Call 604-819-6422 or 604-819-6122
Agassiz - 2bd Bright corner unit. F/S/DW/Microwave Lndry. in bldg. N/P, N/S $725/mo+ Util. 1/2 mo DD 604-702-8132
HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $595 & $625/month includes utilities. Call 604-819-6422
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ
T. Marlowe Manor1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz(Under new Management)
Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m.
Also, new construction, condo quality l bdrm...$650
and 2 bdrm...$799/m
Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all
conveniences. Available now.Call 604-703-3405
747 RV PADS
Rosedale. RV pads available. $420/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $75/mo available. call 604-794-7361
TRANSPORTATION
810 AUTO FINANCING
Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today! 1.800.910.6402
Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022
TRANSPORTATION
810 AUTO FINANCING
www.galaxyloans.ca
818 CARS - DOMESTIC
2005 Pontiac Pursuit - 1 owner, 137000k $4000 or OBO Call Moe 604-799-0488 or view at 53870 Bridal Falls rd.
845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size
vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
pick a part
SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly & Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
The Scrapper
TRANSPORTATION
845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029
851 TRUCKS & VANS
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES
Abbotsford
30255 Cedar LaneDL# 31038 604-855-0666
2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE2 dr, auto, a/c, power lock. STK#564 $2,495.2003 HONDA CIVIC 4dr, auto, full load. STK#615 $2,900.2007 DODGE CARAVAN7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546. $3,900.2002 HONDA CIVIC4 door, auto, fully loaded. STK#547. $4,900.2006 PONTIAC MONTANA7 passenger, auto, loaded STK#554. $5,900.2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900.2007 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto, full load, STK#603 $7,900.2009 DODGE AVENGER, 4 dr fully loaded. STK#532. $8,900.2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900.2009 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, full load, runs good. STK# 624 $10,900.2012 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr auto, sedan, full load, black. STK#614 $12,900.2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4 X 4, auto, short box, ful-ly loaded. STK#600. $16,900.2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4 X 4, loaded. STK#492. $16,900.
33166 South Fraser WayDL# 40083 778-908-5888
1999 VW JETTA 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#619. $3,900.2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, au-to, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900.2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900.2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900.2003 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr, auto, full load, ST#586 $6,900.2007 FORD FUSION 4 door auto, loaded, A/cared, ST#321 $6,900 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $10,900.2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900.2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K STK#17. $12,900.2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. $13,900. 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. STK#126. $14,900.2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.
Financing Availablewww.keytrackautosales.ca
Warehouse LienIn the matter of the
Warehouse Lien Act:Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Karen Patey of the last known address of: 20819 Landstrom Road, Hope, BC, for unpaid rents totaling $534.01. If this amount is not paid on or before October 30, 2014 the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.
Classifi edsWORK!
www.bcclassifi ed.com
Call 604-796-4300bcclassified.com
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Meet the Pros
October 2014
Y O U R S O U R C E F O R Q U A L I T Y L O C A L P R O F E S S I O N A L S
Larry 604.997.7602
Harrison’s
Handyman
Affordable
Decks & Fencing Patio Bricks Laminate Skirting Painting Siding & Roofi ng Power washing Yard Cleanup
Your Residential Garbage Service Provider
Toll free 1.844.646.6337pioneerdisposal.com • [email protected]
Ask us about recycle & green waste services!
Complete Home
Renovations
Additions
Framing
LaminateFlooring
Wood & Fiberglass
Sundecks
THE
RENOVATOR
COMMERCIAL &
RESIDENTIAL
KELLY AT604.819.1936
FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS604-796-1196 | cell 604-857-3375
• New Cabinetry and Cabinet Refacing• Counter Tops • All Custom Cabinets are made
from solid wood (no particle board)6390 PIONEER AVE., AGASSIZ
VISIT OUR SHOWROOM
www.finback.ca
Agassiz All Storage
Easy access from Hwy 1 or 7 We have storage for:• RVS • BOATS • VEHICLES• Heated units • Long term discounts • Security fenced • Electronic gate • Video surveillance
7651 Industrial Way Agassiz, BC • Ph: [email protected] • www.agassiz-all-storage.com
or 7
Locally owned and operated
Call (604) 795-021424 Hour Service
For more information visit www.peteandsonplumbing.com
TO ADVERTISE
IN THIS FEATURE:
CALL Sarah @ 604-796-4301
Hope Auto Body Ltd.
• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles• Express repair facility
- all insurance company estimates written here
966 6th Avenue, 604 •869 •5244www.hopeautobody.ca
Hope Auto Body Ltd.Hope Auto Body Ltd.
TO ADVERTISE IN THIS FEATURE:CALL Sarah 604-796-4301
604-796-0538
Rick’sComputerServices
Drop by 6438 Lougheed Hwy.(Corner of 7 & 9)
• General Repairs & Data Recovery• Trojans & Viruses Removed• Same day service on all drop offs
contactsecurity.ca
R.C.E.APPLIANCEREPAIR
604-796-2834Service to all makes of
washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators
October 2014
Community Community CornerCorner
• Agassiz Christian Reformed Church
7452 Morrow Rd. Sun. at 10 am. Call 604-703-9558
Agassiz United Church 6860 Lougheed
Highway. 604-796-2680 Agassiz United Church
Sunday Service & Sunday School at 10:30 am.
All Saints Anglican Church 6904 #9
Highway, Agassiz. Holy Eucharist at 10 am Sun.
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 7237
Morrow Road. Sunday 9 am & 11 am, Tues. to Sat.
9am. Everyone Welcome. Contact 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: [email protected] • harrisongospelchapel.com
Join Us In Worship
www.central365.org
Meeting at theAg Hall
6800 Pioneer Ave.
Agassiz CampusSunday, 10:30 am
Kids’ Ministry
Best RatesSarah
604.796.4301 To advertise in this space
FOR KIDS• Kidz at the Cross - Harrison Elementary - Thurs. 6 - 7:30 pm Grades 4, 5 & 6 Registration & team leader - Carol Cartmell 604-793-0171 or [email protected] Crafts • Games • Lesson• Agassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822
• Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal education, nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313
• Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Kent Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids 0 - 5. FMI call Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161.• Preschool Storytime Fridays from 10:15 – 11:00 am - Bring us your babies, your toddlers, your preschoolers. If you are a mom, a dad, a friend, a nana or a banana, come and meet some
new friends at Agassiz Library Storytime. Join Crackle the library crow, Pete the Cat and Terrill for storytime fun and super surprises. Refreshments, drop in, free.
• Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting Place - Meet friends, old & new! Parents/caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Weds. & Thurs. 9:30 am - 1 pm 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313• Coff ee Break/Story Hour - A weekly Bible Study for ladies & children 0-5. Weds. 9:30 am Agassiz Christian Reformed Church on Morrow Road. FMI call or text 604-997-4484• 1789 The Royal Westminster Regiment Cadet Corps - Westie Army Cadets Training at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 228 - 344 Fort Street Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pmFree for ages 12 - 19
Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CDEmail [email protected] call 604-799-8897
FOR SENIORS• Seniors Friendship House Drop-In - - Mon. Seniors Walking to Music at 10 am, Sit & Fit at 10:30 am, Bingo at 1 pm, Seniors Learn to Line Dance at 4 pm; Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm.; Wed. Floor Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor Curling at 1 pm. FMI call 604-796-3422.
• Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. FMI call Ernie Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or email [email protected] • Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Support - Knit & Natter Group: We meet every Thursday at Dogwood Manor on Morrow Rd., Agassiz. Everyone welcome. Call Eunice 604-796-9841
Groups and Activities
Community EventsAgassiz-Harrison Community Services
Food Bank Christmas Hamper Registration
- In order to secure a Food Bank Christmas Hamper,
registration is required. The registration period
is from Wednesday, October 15 till Wednesday,
November 12th. No registrations will be accepted
after these dates. Visit 7086 Cheam Ave. to register
and be sure to bring your BC Identifi cation for
all Household Members and Proof of Household
Income.
Agassiz Christian School 8th Annual
Fundraising Dinner & Drive - Thursday,
October 23. You are invited to join us for a delicious
pasta dinner, beginning at 6:00 pm in the school
gymnasium. There is no charge for the dinner. We
look forward to seeing you there!
Ruby Creek Art Gallery Open House - Friday,
October 24 from 6pm - 9pm. An evening of music,
dance, & art. 58611 Lougheed Hwy. Between
Agassiz & Hope. rubycreekartgallery.com
Harrison Beer Festival - October 24 & 25.
Celebrate BC Craft Beer month with cask night, a
beer festival with BC Craft breweries and an evening
German Okoberfest with live entertainment. FMI
visit harrisonbeerfest.com or call 604-796-5581
Kilby Kids Halloween Party - Saturday, Oct
25 and Sunday, October 26 from 11 am to 4 pm.
Costume contest, spooky scavenger hunt, games,
crafts, prizes and treats! 215 Kilby Road, Harrison
Mills. FMI visit kilby.ca or call 604-796-9576
6th Annual Peace & Correctional Offi cers’
Appreciation Day - Sunday, October 26th at
10:00 am at All Saints Anglican Church. Performance
by The Harrison Highlanders and Guest Pipers. BBQ
lunch to follow service. 6904 Lougheed Hwy. FMI call
604-796-3103
Kent-Harrison Foundation Grant
Applications Invited - Deadline for submission is
October 31, 2014. PO Box 618, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0.
Applications and guidelines are available on-line at
kentharrisonfoundation.com
Sunday, October 26 at 2pmSunday, October 26 at 2pmSpirit Square, HHSSpirit Square, HHSCookies • BooksCookies • Books
People’s Choice PumpkinPeople’s Choice Pumpkin Meet at Memorial Hall, if it rains Meet at Memorial Hall, if it rains
Communities in Bloom Harrison Hot Springs presents
HalloweenHalloween Costume ParadeCostume Parade
20 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, October 23, 2014
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