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A paraglider was rescued from a 125-foot tree near Mt. Woodside on Sunday morning. As he was being lowered to the ground, another paraglider injured his hip in a hard fall. It was one of the busiest 24 hours on record for Kent Harrison Search and Rescue. See page 5 for story.

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A rogue mama bear has been teaching her cubs how to raid chicken coops in Agassiz, and residents are wondering what she'll do when the supply runs out.

Last week, the bear ate most of Kate Onos-Gilbert's heritage chickens, after breaking into their coop near Tranmer Road. While she initially thought the chickens were stolen, Onos-Gilbert realized upon further inspection that it was, in fact, a very hungry bear.

Now, neighbours in that eastern Agassiz farming community have witnessed the bear cleaning out their coop, too. And she seems to be a mama bear, with at least three little cubs following her lead.

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A mother bear and her three cubs are seen walking through a residential property earlier this week.

"She definitely has a taste for chicken," said Aletta VanMuyen, who has only five birds left after several visits from the four-legged fam-

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VanMuyen has been watching her backyard closely ever since.

She's witnessed the bears taking her chickens, and more of the OnosGilbert's birds.

VanMuyen snapped some photos as proof of the bear's close encounter to their home, and has spoken to a conservation officer. But she wasn't comforted by his advice.

"He told me to kill (my) other chickens so I wouldn't have a problem," she recalled.

The VanMuyen's and Onos-Gilbert's fields connect, and VanMuyen knows of several other people who have chicken coops in the area.

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News Gutsy blues

Marina plan moves forward Public hearing brings concerns about safety Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

A lively public hearing regarding a redevelopment of the Harrison Hot Springs Marina lasted an hour and a half last Monday, with opinions from those who oppose the project as well as those who support it.

The hearing was held to allow the public to air their concerns or support for changes to Village bylaws 1035 and 1036, in regards to a proposal to develop 102 Rockwell Drive.

The development could add up to 51 residential units along with commercial space, prompting concerns from the public about oversaturating the real estate market, drawing business from the Village core, and roadway safety.

The bylaws would need to be amended for the proposal to go ahead. Council held its regular public meeting the same night, and passed a second and third reading of the amendments unanimously.

Chuck Stam was at the meeting to represent the ownership group.

He said the development would make Harrison a more “desirable place to live, work and play� by “adding to the vibrancy of the community.�

The marina is in need of re-

pair, Warren Moser told the Observer following the meeting. “It’s been here a long time,� he said. “It’s tired and needs updates.�

He said the plan, which was published recently in this newspaper, will enhance the coastline and make it accessible to everybody. The plan includes a boardwalk that would allow pedestrians to walk between Rendall Park and the marina.

He said the amount of slips that end up being built in the new marina will depend on the number of parking spaces made available.

He said the public hearing was “the biggest hurdle so far.� “This gets it 80 per cent out of the water,� he said.

The public asked numerous questions of both council and the developer.

Janne Perrin wondered whether there were any offers to build commercial developments in the Village core, to which Mayor Leo Facio responded: “Not in the last while, nothing concrete.�

Lis Scotson aired concerns that adding to the traffic on the “narrow and winding Rockwell Drive� would be problematic, and dangerous. She was told

the project would include guidance from a traffic engineer.

John Allen spoke the longest, about numerous problems he sees with the project.

He feels it is not a safe building site, that the commercial development goes against the Official Community Plan and that the condos planned would leave the community with “an oversupply situation.�

Stam replied that a report has come back that the soil is compact and should hold an “unlimited� load.

He also refuted a suggestion that the plan pushes out into the lake. “We are not expanding the foot print into the lake,� Stam clarified, adding that a 50-unit motel is already allowed within the bylaw.

Allen said the development would create a “satellite commercial area,� leaving the Village core with chain link fencing. Others stated their support for the building, noting that the downtown area could never provide the mix of a marina, condos and residential area.

The plan would potentially include $876,000 in development cost charges for the Village.

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Ray Bonneville was one of dozens of performers who descended on Harrison Hot Springs to participate in the Harrison Festival of the Arts. Shows were held in Memorial Hall and under the tents near the plaza as part of the 10-day festival.

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The Village received a grant for $400,000 from the Community Recreation Program Grant. However, last Monday council voted unanimously on a "re-scope" that will see an upgrade to the beachfront washroom and change room facility.

Coun. Sonja Reyerse noted that the money is a "use it or lose it" grant.

She also suggested that a cultural component, possibly First Nations artwork, could be included in the final planning.

Coun. Zoltan Kiss suggested the money instead be used at the boat launch washroom area, but later voted in favour of the initial staff recommendation.

The staff report says the civic centre is on hold with no immediate plans for development, and the grant needs to be spent

by Mar. 31, 2015. The grant is based on the 80/20 model, meaning the Village will have to pay 20 per cent of the total cost of the project, while the province supplies 80 per cent, through the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

Staff said the new scope falls under the guidelines of the grant.

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News Prisoner found dead in cell A man serving a life sentence for second degree murder, in Mountain Institution in Agassiz, has been found dead in his cell.

James Joseph Kennedy, 37, began serving his sentence on February14, 2007. He was found unresponsive in his cell on Friday, July 12.

Correctional officers performed CPR and an ambulance was called. Paramedics could not revive Kennedy when they arrived.

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Gene and Sandy Ralston’s specialized boat can search deep waters, and has been used to help locate more than 80 bodies in the last decade.

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Specialist arrives to search Harrison for Salmen’s body Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

A specialist has been called in to help locate the body of Raymond Salmen in Harrison Lake.

Salmen, from Vancouver, is presumed drowned in the northern end of the lake, following a mysterious disappearance in early June.

Salmen’s campsite was found abandoned, along with his two dogs, following complaints of shots being fired in the remote area. RCMP found a rifle, shell casings and men’s clothing near the area, and have concluded he must have been in distress and attempted to swim back to his campsite.

An intense search of the area has not located Salmen’s body, and now Gene Ralston is coming in from Idaho with special equipment to assist with the search.

Ralston and his wife Sandy spend a lot of their time traveling around North America, and have helped locate more than 80 bodies in last 10 years. Their boat is equipped with a side-scan sonar and remote-operated vehicle, and was used recently in Merritt to help find the bodies of two teenagers who drowned in Nicola Lake. The boys bodies were found within a few hours of searching.

The Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue team have a similar sidescan sonar unit, and the crew will be assisting the Ralstons in their efforts. The search starts on Saturday morning.

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The side scan sonar is housed in a towfish, and produces images similar to an aerial photograph. Image courtesy Gene Ralston.

team is looking forward to learning from the Ralstons, who, in helping find the bodies of drowning victims, have been able to give many families closure.

What they learn from the Ralstons, they can “apply that technology to assist the RCMP dive team in the Lower Mainland,” Brewer said.

Ralston is a retired marine biologist. On his website, he describes how side sonar works.

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in the towing vessel. Typically, the side scan sonar searches a swath 60 to 160 feet wide at about 2 miles per hour, although other ranges can be used depending upon the size of the object being sought.”

His boat is equipped with more than 900 feet of electro-mechanical cable for use in deep water.

The Ralstons have also worked with NASA, helping to locate space shuttle debris.

“This section of Harrison Lake is very deep, and the water rapidly plunges to a depth of 160 metres,” RCMP Cpl. Len vanNieuwenhuizen said at the time. “The depth of the lake and the sunken physical features of logs and boulders present challenges in locating Mr. Salmen.”

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The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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The driver of this Porsche was among several exotic cars traveling along Mt. Woodside on Sunday afternoon, but ended up crashing after passing a truck and camper unit. RCMP said the driver hit the gravel shoulder when re-entering the slow lane, and the driver is not suspected to have been impaired.

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The June Gun Amnesty month has now finished, with various unwanted fire arms and weapons being turned in to the four Upper Fraser Valley RCMP Community Police Offices.

Guns and ammunition were accepted in communities across the province, and in the Upper Fraser Valley that totaled 64 firearms. The majority of the total collected came from Chilliwack, where 32 rifles, 15 shot guns and seven hand guns were collected.

In Agassiz, four rifles, one shot gun and one hand gun were collected. In Hope, three rifles and a hand gun were turned in and in Boston Bar, one hand gun.

The Chilliwack Community Police office also had various weaponry turned in, including two cross bows, a long bow, three arrow heads, eight pellet pistols, a marine flare, five knives, and one starter pistol. A variety of fire arms ammunition was also received.

“We are thankful for the cooperation of the public to help make our Communities a safer place to live by disposing of these unwanted weapons and fire arms.” said Cpl. Len vanNieuwenhuizen.

“The possibility of these weapons falling into the wrong hands and causing serious harm has been averted. The police are very

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More than 1,800 firearms, 155 other weapons and about 37,000 rounds of ammunition were turned in to police for destruction at locations across the province.

There was also a six-foot long military-grade missile, kept as a souvenir from a tour of duty overseas, was also turned in by a relative of the keeper.

The program's goal was to encourage British Columbians to safely dispose of unwanted weapons that might otherwise fall into the hands of criminals, children or others, potentially leading to tragic consequences.

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She worries what the bears will do when the chickens are all gone.

Their neighbourhood, around Scott and McCartney Road, is accustomed to wildlife. It's perfect bear country, with native berry bushes lining the fishfilled Fraser River. There are acres of in-season crops too, mostly corn – a staple for the black bear.

It's a bit of a mystery why the bear is getting into the coops when other foods are so close by.

While bears are known to get into chicken coops, VanMuyen is shocked at the tenacity of the bear and how often she's returning.

"Yesterday she was here three times," she said.

"She's obviously making herself at home."

At some point, there will be no more chickens left in the coops. But there will be four bears used to

finding an easy meal in their backyards.

"At the rate she's going, she's going to clean us all out," VanMuyen said. "I really don't want to see her killed, but at the same time, is it safe?"

For now, they've got their last five chickens in a more secure coop, with a poly roof. VanMuyen and her three children don't go out near the fields alone, and her husband does the chores near the coop.

They clap their hands when they go outside, to make their presence known to the bears.

"It's been an adventure," she said, but the worry remains.

"What if she does go after a dog or a cat or a child?"

Sgt. Steve Jacobi confirmed through the Conservation Officer Service that bears have become a nuisance, and a live trap has been set up in the area.

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Busiest 24 hours on record for SAR team Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Last weekend provided one of the busiest 24hour periods on record for Kent Harrison Search and Rescue, with more than 140 volunteers out and numerous back-toback calls.

Help was needed in four major incidents, beginning Saturday evening when two people on a SeaDoo hit a gravel bar.

The young Greendale couple became stranded for several hours,on the gravel bar on the Fraser River near Seabird when their SeaDoo wouldn't start.

By the time KHSAR members reached them, also on SeaDoos, the couple were cold and

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suffering from insect bites. They had launched at Island 22, and arrangements were made to get their truck and trailer to them.

Hours later, at 4:30 a.m.

Sunday, a man was in a single vehicle accident while driving along the Lougheed Hwy. on Mt. Woodside. Suffering from head injuries, the man left his vehicle and made his way off the road, through the Harrison Highlands development and down to the railway tracks.

It was there that he tried to flag down a train. He was located by the RCMP, and KHSAR members helped the man get to the paramedics.

At about 11 a.m. on Sunday morning, a paraglider became lodged

in a large fir tree on Mt. Woodside.

The man was close to the top of tree, almost 125 feet up, said Neil Brewer from KHSAR. The man and the tree were near the paraglider landing site, below the Koffee Kettle Cafe. The man wasn't injured, but it took an arborist's help to reach the man. Brewer said the process was complicated by the paraglider canopy, which had become tangled in the branches.

As that paraglider was being lowered, another paraglider injured his hip during a hard landing.

KHSAR members assisted paramedics in accessing that pilot.

Then on Sunday night, a distress call came in from a "SPOT" satellite beacon,

21 km west of Boston Bar. Kent Harrison and Hope Search and Rescue crews responded, through the emergency coordination centre in Victoria.

The satellite transmission was helpful in locating the called in the Kookipi Valley, south of the Nahatlatch.

Brewer said that while BC Ambulance, Hope and Chilliwack SAR were responding by helicopter, Kent Harrison sent two vehicles with two ATVs up Harrison East FSR to provide back-up, if the aircraft were forced to abort due to failing light.

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Authorities did their job

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Two people were charged recently in one of the most disturbing terrorist plots to be hatched on Canadian soil.

John Stewart Nuttall and Amanda Marie Korody were arrested July 1 on terrorism-related charges after the planting of disabled pressure cooker bombs outside the legislature in Victoria.

Yet, only days later, civil libertarians were calling for more detail on how police investigated the Canada Day bomb plot, to see if officers came too close to entrapping the accused Surrey couple.

Doubts have grown in some minds about the pair’s ability to carry out an act of terrorism as more information emerged about their impoverished life, living on social assistance without a vehicle and getting methadone treatment for drug addiction. Police say they became “self-radicalized” to support the Al-Qaeda ideology and posed a serious threat to kill or maim people.

Micheal Vonn, policy director for the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, said the concern is that undercover officers may have interacted with the suspects to further the plot and provide assistance.

Authorities apparently knew of the plan for five months, and were closely monitoring the couple.

Vonn sees parallels to the “Mr. Big” investigations where officers pose as a crime boss and his henchmen, and goad a suspect to say or do incriminating things in order to become part of the organization.

It is hard to imagine two people voluntarily agreeing to be involved in a plan to kill and wound hundreds of Canada Day revellers.

And if police did engage with the suspects to determine how far they’d go, or if others were involved, it simply shows there are confused or “radicalized” or unbalanced individuals out there vulnerable to suggestions that such evil violence is justified.

Kudos to the Canadian secret service and the RCMP for doing their jobs – the protection of innocent people.

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Empty seats for political theatre B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher Premier Christy Clark didn’t win a seat in time to join her 48 fellow B.C. Liberal MLAs in the legislature for the summer session she ordered up.

By the time the byelection in Westside-Kelowna is certified by Elections B.C., Clark will be off to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. to meet with her fellow premiers in what is now loftily called the Council of the Federation.

These gatherings used to be called First Ministers’ Conferences, and there was a set ritual, largely designed for the consumption of network television. Provincial premiers ganged up on the prime minister to demand federal “funding” for every conceivable need, just as municipal leaders get

together each year to present their demands to the B.C. government.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper ended the show, declining to play the role of villain in this bit of political summer stock theatre, and it’s unlikely that any future national leader would reverse this prudent decision.

The result, at least among western premiers, has been a quieter, more pragmatic effort to work together, rather than clumsy attempts to play a shell game with taxpayers’ pockets.

The public got tired of this routine some time ago. I don’t need a poll to tell me this is one of the reasons for the decline in voter participation and engagement in issues. Today, politicians frequently remind themselves out loud that there is “only one taxpayer” supporting the squabbling layers of this over-governed country.

And yet, the same mistake keeps being made over and over by opposition politicians,

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and dutifully reported by the news media. The notion that all problems can and should be solved by “more government funding” is now so engrained in our education system that it seems inescapable.

One of the NDP’s big “gotcha”

“One of the NDP’s big ‘gotcha’ items last week was the failure of the B.C. government to buy the latest sonar technology...” items last week was the failure of the B.C. government to buy the latest sonar technology to locate and recover the bodies of people who have drowned in one of our thousands of lakes and rivers. As with the health care system, as soon as something is invented, some assume a right to it, regardless of cost.

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Another big opposition target was the province’s failure to buy up remote properties in the Kootenays that have been discovered to be at high risk of further landslides such as the one that swept through a year ago.

The question of limits for protecting people who choose to build homes in risky locations seldom comes up in our politicalmedia theatre. The media’s key ingredients are sympathetic victims to fit their narrative that all corporations and governments are greedy, stingy, callous and incompetent in everything they do.

What the opposition has dubbed “Christy Clark’s wheelchair tax” is another case in point. A Fraser Health Authority official patiently explained what was really going on here.

An average $35 monthly rent for wheelchairs is charged at the majority of care facilities, which are contracted by the health authority.

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Operators charge as they see fit for maintenance, disinfection and replacement of this equipment, for patients who don’t own their own chairs.

In September, a $25 fee is to be extended to the few facilities still directly run by Fraser Health, which have aging equipment and no fees. In all facilities, the fee is waived for those who can’t afford it.

It would be useful for our politicians to frankly discuss the trend towards contracted health services, and the role of user fees in forcing people to take more responsibility for maintaining their own health.

But that is not what happens.

The narrative of dumping frail, impoverished seniors from their wheelchairs has no relationship to reality, but it’s how post-modern political theatre is done.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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Still a long way to go Nightmare of bike noise only beneÄts hearing aid companies Äxing stereotypes Re: The George Zimmerman case.

On Sunday, July 14, 2013, George Zimmerman was acquitted in the shooting of Trayvon Martin down in Florida.

A whole lot of people are upset in this change of events. The U.S. President Mr. Obama is telling the nation to be calm.

He fears riots could breakout across the nation.

It's the minorities that suffer in the end, there is no justice for the minorities.

It is just the exact same thing that happened in Los Angeles in 1992 when those four Los Angeles Police Department officers got acquitted in the beating of Rodney King. They walked.

The black people burned down half of L.A. The minorities are still being stereotyped.

In the new Lone Ranger movie, Canada's very own aboriginal Adam Beach was to play Tonto. Hollywood had a change of heart and cast Johnny Depp

instead. They figured Johnny Depp would make a bigger box office draw.

Hollywood still has white men playing Indians. Hollywood has change very little since the 1930s in the treatment of Indians on the silver screen.

And in the TV series Cops, they always show black people getting arrested. They do not show any white people getting arrested. The producers of Cops say "blacks" getting arrested draws "bigger ratings."

The relationship between the U.S. police agencies and minorities still have a long way to go and things here in Canada is no different. The aboriginal is still being stereotyped by the RCMP and the aboriginal people also have a long way to go.

If things are to change at all, this generation will have the hardest time of it.

Harvey Andrew Agassiz

End electric car subsidies Re: Get ready for Hydro rate hikes (B.C. Views, July 10).

Tom Fletcher's article reiterates what we have been told for some time.

A large part of the future BC Hydro rate increase is caused by the fact that expansion of generating facilities delivers new power at a rate higher than today's rates.

However, the government is bribing people to switch to electric cars, contributing to consumption increases which will cause rate increases for us all.

P r o v i n c i a l consumption is also high because, although the E-Plus contracts with residential customers expired decades ago, the government is choosing to grandfather the "halfprice electric heat" offer for political reasons. Also, some large government buildings are still being heated this way.

At the same time, the minister is telling us that we are producing more natural gas than we need, so we should be consuming large amounts of energy to

compress it and ship it overseas. Should the first step not be to switch to natural gas-powered cars, natural gas heating for almost all homes where possible, and for all large government buildings?

The grant money for electric car purchases should be diverted to incentives for this move.

Right now, electric cars are causing the burning of fuels at distant power plants anyway, because that is where our "last watt" comes from.

Rein Nienaber Saanich

In response to Robert Rock's letter to the Observer on Friday July 12 regarding noisy motorcycles I would ask a question of the local law enforcement agencies as to why they do not enforce the law. Under section seven of the Motor Vehicle Act, it requires that all gasoline and diesel powered vehicles be equipped with mufflers and baffles. Mr. Rock my be surprised to learn that in 2012 no successful charge, not a single one, was brought against a motor cyclist operating a noisy machine on the highway in British Columbia.

I find it hard to understand why the operators of these mostly domestic motor cycles want to make a noise. Under the Act all new motor cycles are required to make no more noise than 93 decibels, but often the stock pipes are removed to be replaced with straight pipes containing no cat, no muffler, no baffles and can make a noise often in excess of

120 decibels, three times the legal maximum.

It seems that the only beneficiaries are the owners of hearing aid shops who are only too happy to provide expensive services to those with injured hearing. These short open pipes neither improve power nor fuel consumption. If the riders of motor cycles use the argument that quiet motor cycles are dangerous, they should buy a little sports car.

I am further confused that I have to submit my car for Air Care inspection a regular basis, sometimes having to have expensive repairs done to my exhaust while these high powered motor cycles produce forty times the maximum level of pollution allowed for my little Mazda.

Denver in Colorado appears to be the only jurisdiction in North America that has been successful in reducing noise from

motorcycles to acceptable levels.

It has now become the law in Denver that all motorcycles must be equipped with EPA approved exhaust systems. Operating a machine with an illegal exhaust results in an immediate $950 fine which may be refunded in full if the bike is presented to the authorities within nine days with an EPA approved exhaust.

A second offense results in very serious consequences including impoundment of the bike and a larger fine which may be enforced with a bench warrant!

The nightmare cacophony of groups of bikers has ruined my friends' long weekends at their cabin. There is a biker house nearby whose residents celebrate life with callous disregard of the nearby residents by riding their straight piped machines around the lanes throughout the night with impunity.

Yours truly, Ed Monro

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Sports

Popkum Motor Park keeps expanding Enduro-cross track and children's program added Barry Stewart BLACK PRESS

The word is getting out that the Popkum Motor Park is a great place for dirt bikers.

The east end of

Popkum was buzzing on the weekend, with plenty of riders hanging around for more track time on Canada Day Monday.

Travis Potgieter

of White Rock was riding his raceprepared Kawasaki KX 250F, cranking his 47 horsepower through the 1.2-kilometre course.

Potgieter races

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for Team Green in indoor and outdoor motocrosses in the intermediate class, so he speaks from experience.

“It’s unlike any other track in B.C.,” said Potgieter. “I drive to California to ride tracks like this one. It’s wide, with big jumps. That’s what attracts most riders.

“It’s also got forgiving dirt,” he added. “On some tracks, it’s like pavement.

You’ll actually see black tire marks on it.”

The key to the dirt at Popkum is the careful sorting that was done when the track was being developed. Any rocks bigger than 3/4 inch were screened out and used for the road bed on the access road that rims the facility.

Being open to the public for five days a week is another key difference from other courses, said Potgieter.

“Every other track is only open one day a week — and the Interior tracks shut down in the summer, because of heat and dust.”

Dust is wellcontrolled at Popkum, with a water truck that makes multiple applications each day, when needed. The track has a good source of spring water off the north face of Mount Cheam.

The park opened last April with the main track and a junior track, and they’ve added features since then.

Scott Ponuick, marketing and promotions coordinator for the park, said they have just signed a longterm deal with Honda Canada.

“They’ll be providing 18 off-road and motocross bikes for rentals, running from 50cc to 250. That provides a full range to fit every person.

Most have clutches but some have three-speed automatics.

“We’ve also aligned ourselves with their Red Riders program, to get kids aged six to 12 riding, in a safe and fun way. It’s the first of its kind in western Canada.

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Travis Potgieter of White Rock puts his Kawasaki through a hot run on the Popkum motocross track on Canada Day. The facility is attracting a lot of interest in its second year — and will soon be offering dirt bike rentals and lessons for beginners.

“We’ve dedicated a two-acre park, covered in sand, so it’s nice and soft. It’s a four-hour program and includes all the gear, the bike and the teacher — on a 4-to1 student-teacher ratio,” said Ponuick.

“As long as they can ride a pedal bike, we

noticed the mini-bus and car parked at the east end of the facility.

They’re part of a new alternative course, under development.

“We’ll be finishing up our enduro-cross terrain park with obstacles and we’ll be adding railing to the

“As long as they can ride a pedal bike, we can teach them how to ride a dirt bike.”

Travis Potgieter

can teach them how to ride a dirt bike.

“We’re looking at a price point of under $200, including an optional personalized jersey.

"We’ll also be offering the Red Rider Evolution program for age 13 to 17 and private training as well.”

Anyone passing by the track on Highway 1 this spring will have

sides of the bus in the warm-up area,” said Ponuick.

“Enduro-cross is becoming very big in the U.S. and in Europe and it provides an option for our riders.

It’s one price to get into the park and you can use everything. If it’s busy in one area, you can go try the other.

“It’s also a lot easier to ride enduro-cross

in poor weather, than motocross. In the bush, that’s what those guys are looking for.”

Last year, a 40bike starting gate was installed — but it may be some time before it gets used, said Ponuick.

“We looked at races but we decided to keep developing as a practice facility first,” he said.

“Last month, they had CMRC nationals in Nanaimo and Kamloops and we invited pros to come out and try our track. We had 25 riders come and they gave us feedback that we’ve taken into consideration.

“We’re going to refine the track and keep considering the racing situation. We’d love to see a national race back in the Lower Mainland,” said Ponuick.

You can drop by the track for a free visit, Thursday through Monday — but sign in at the office. The park website is www. popkummotorpark. com.

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Community

Reflecting on Canada Day celebrations Watching the ceremonies in Ottawa provides ideas for this community This year, for the first time in many, I could not participate in our Harrison Hot Springs Canada Day celebrations.

Usually I would have gotten up early, had breakfast, got dressed and off I would have gone to take part in our HHS or Agassiz celebrations, often in both.

Well, this year this did not happen due to an allergy reaction to a cocktail containing

clam juice. At least, that is what Ruthy, my fun loving alter ego, blames it on. I don’t know if she is right but I stayed at home and watched the celebration in Ottawa instead. And this is when I had a true inspiration which I will now pass on to future local Canada Day organizers: Rent one of those gigantic screens, put it up on our plaza and show the entire celebration in Ottawa before start-

ing our own. I bet this would be a real hit with the people in both our communities because we would feel free to go back and forth as we please between Agassiz and Harrison.

Of course, we could also combine the two local celebrations, perhaps alternating between our two communities and we could watch Ottawa at the same time. It would solve all our prob-

RUTH ALTENDORF

Harrison Happenings lems! Ruthy liked the idea, she thinks “the more, the merrier”.

What I liked best, for instance, was the arrival of our Lieutenant Governor and his wife, a real charming couple, representing Canada so well!

And when, tell me, did the son of our Prime Minister grow almost as tall as his father? And our national hero, astronaut Chris Hadfield, singing with a school choir? It was beautiful!

Ruthy, However, more “with it” when it comes to young per-

formers, was totally “gone” for Carly Ray Jepsen and could not stop talking about her.

“This girl”, she said, “represents everything we hope for in our young generation: good-looking in a healthy way, full of pep and vigor, outgoing, talented – an all-Canadian girl!”

I think Ruthy is right and not just “maybe”!

I, myself, was also inspired by a young, black

man from Uganda who had just become a Canadian citizen and was invited to celebrate his first Canada Day on the hill! And I liked the Mayor of Calgary telling us that, so they have a long way to go before things will be normal again, after the flooding, they “took time out to join into the Canada Day Celebration and be thankful for what we have”!

What an example!

T ECHOES FROM THE PAST

Reliving the days of Girl Guides, horse shows and bike races July 1963 • Rain did not dampen the spirits of the Agassiz Harrison Girl Guides when they completed a successful week of camping in Ruskin. The camp was under the direction of Mrs. Annabelle McDonald, assisted by camp nurse, hewer of wood, and hauler of wood, Ken McDonald, Mrs. Jeanne Hope and Mrs. Pauline Wilson also assisted. Guides

Gerda and Toni Wynboom, Anne ten Bos, Barbara Fooks, Heather McDonald, Sharon Halliday, Leslie Hicks, and Michelle Hope attended from Agassiz.

Divisional Commissioner, Mrs. G. Barker visited the guides on Wednesday evening. Thursday was parents night with a campfire and skits. Mrs. G. Barker inspected the camp on Friday, when

Mrs. MacDonald passed her camper’s test.

• Mrs. H. Mackay entered her three fillies at the annual Appaloosa Horse Show at Lynden, WA, July 12-13, and came home with three blue ribbons. This was the first show for two of her horses who competed in classes of 15 and 20 animals. Mrs. Mackay now has plans to enter them at the PNE, and the Chilliwack Fair.

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• The Harrison Hotel tour de Green Point Bicycle Race got away to a fine start with six eager participants. Frank Mattman, 1962 winner, and Joe Horvath, 1962 runner-up were both favorites. Other contestants were Frank Dalerjal, Nick Maisson, Ozze Anne, and Bill Black When Jack Nargil called “off ” the caravan set out on its course.

Approaching the first turn,

Frank and Nick were slightly ahead of Fred and Bill. Joe and Ozze appeared to be conserving their energy for the grueling hills. About halfway to Green Point, Ozze, still in the rear was moving up on Frank, Nick, Bill, Joe and Fred.

Then came the grueling hill where all but Joe pushed their bikes on foot. Frank now had 300 yards over Nick, followed

by Joe, Fred and Bill, and

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Part of that help came from the Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program offered through BC Housing. Launched in January 2012, the HAFI program provides financial assistance to help eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities adapt their homes so they can continue to live independently.

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stout-hearted Ozze, was still 600 yds in the rear.

Most of the way our car acted as guide for the cyclists.

We than took after Frank, and managed to overtake him about 1000 yds down the road, still going strong Frank finished the course in very good time of 26.24, then came Nick in 29.20, Joe 30.00, Fred 30.40, Bill 33.43, and Ozze at 34.45.

easier access, easy-to-reach work and storage areas in the kitchen, lever handles on doors or faucets, walk-in showers, and bathtub grab bars and seats.

Brenda is a strong advocate for the program and has even shared HAFI brochures with nurses in the renal unit where she undergoes dialysis.

If you or someone you know is having difficulty performing day-to-day activities safely and independently – the HAFI program may be able to help.

Since the program began, more than 300 households completed renovations with HAFI financial assistance, making it possible for seniors and people with disabilities to continue to live in the safety and comfort of their home.

Community

VBS plans to support food bank through donations VBS plans to support food bank through donations The Vacation Bible School is once again being offered to kids in the Agassiz Christian School.

This year's VBS program is called Kingdom Rock where Kids stand Strong for God. The program is offered July 22-26 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and includes great music, Bible stories, craft/experiment, snack, DVD time and games.

There is no fee, and the program is open to children aged three, up to the end of Grade 5.

In the past, the program has hosted about 100 kids, with the help of 40 volunteers. Last year, the organizers took an offering for the local food bank, delivering money and seven full cloth grocery bags.

They are planning again support the food bank again this year. To pre-register your child, or for more information, call Carla at 604-796-2488 or Christina at 604-796-3473.

JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

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Team up for Terry on annual run Plans are underway for the 2013 Agassiz-Harrison Terry Fox Run. Organizer Elinor Bell is putting the call out for those interested in participating to form teams.

"Your group can make a difference in the fight against cancer," she said.

"Terry Fox once said, ‘Even if I don’t finish, we

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member loved ones.

"We make it easy for you," she said. "There is no registration fee or minimum donation. Everyone is welcome."

Your team can walk, jog, run, bicycle or push strollers Dogs (on leash)

are welcome, too.

Register your team by visiting terryfox.org and clicking on “Teams.” For more information contact Elinor Bell at 604-7968406 or elimal63@gmail. com, or Ken Burningham at 604-491-5540.

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Change a Life, Support Mentoring Big Brothers Big Sisters 24th Annual Charity Golf Classic Thursday, August 22, 2013 At Ledgeview Golf & Country Club Abbotsford, BC

Sat. July 20th Cultural Festival at Kilby Historic Site

A wide variety of ethnic groups celebrate the tapestry of Canadian Culture. Visit booths from different countries to get a flavour of their culture.

Timed musical performances throughout the day.

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rs. of each month. 11:30 am - 1 pm in Chwk. Call Carmen at 604-79 62270. All Upper Fraser Valley folks welcome.

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ive Branch Dinners. Come join us for a free home cooked meal. Tues. 5 - 6 pm. 7571 Mo rrow Rd, ACS gym. No expectations, enjoy community companion ship.

Families & all ages welcome.

Seniors Friendship Hous e Drop-In: Mon. Srs Walking to

Music at 10 am, Sit & Fit at 10: 30 am, Bingo at 1 pm, Srs. Learn to Line Dance at 4:30 pm; Tues. Bridg e at 12:45 pm., Cribbage at 1:00 pm .; Wed. Floor Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor Curling at 1 pm. Info: 604 -7963422

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FMI call Regiment Cadet Corps Kent Elementary at 604-796-2 Westie Army Cadets Training 161. at T.O.P.S. Meets Thurs. at 9:30 the Royal Canadian Legion Bra am, nch or 5:45 pm., at the Agassiz Ch No 228 - 344 Fort Street Hope ristian 6:30 Church PM - 9 pm Starting 9 January 2013 Royal Canadian Legion ho sts

Big Brothers Big Sisters Fins and Skins Tournament Wednesday, September 25, 2013 At Sandpiper Golf Course Chilliwack, BC For Information or to Register please contact: Angel Elias, Events Coordinator 604-852-3331 or angel.elias@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca Tax Receipt provided.

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Beach time

Community The hot weather trend is expecting to continue right through the weekend in Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs. Avoid damaging your skin by wearing a hat, covering up and wearing sunscreen, like these young children enjoying the beach at Harrison Hot Springs recently.

JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Spend a night under the stars

Families invited to marvel at Perseids with astronomer

Bring the whole family and join the Fraser Valley Astronomer’s Society for a guided tour of the night’s sky and witness the wonders of the Perseid meteor shower.

A 20” telescopic will be available for enhanced viewing of constellations and other astronomical sights. Hot chocolate is being served, but families are asked to bring their own flashlight,

blankets and chairs. Those who own telescopes are welcome to bring them.

All ages are welcome, but parental supervision is required.

The program will run weather permitting, from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 9, and there is a registration fee of $15 a person or $40 a family. Register through the District of Kent Fitness/ Activity Centre.

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Maintenance Engineer 5+ yrs mech, elec, plumb, HVAC, troubleshooting exp. & min. 4th Class P. Eng. Cert. Shift work will be required. $28.69/hr + benefits.

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Don is survived by his loving wife, Cathy, his two sons Ryan and Tyler, his daughters-in-law Shannon and Karen, his grandchildren Hailey, Adam, Hannah, Riley, Jillian, sister Sheila and of course his two four-footed companions Suzie and Josie.

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A loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. Dedicated to his family and friends.

Suddenly on July 2nd 2013 went to be with The Lord at the age of 67.

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PETS 477

PETS

CAIRN TERRIERS. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. $650. 604-807-5204.

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CUTE 6 mo/old female Chinese Crested Powder Puff pup $700. To a good family home. 604-422-0977

311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK BRICK, BLOCK, CULTURED, NATURAL stone. Great rates. Free estimates! 20 Yrs exp (604)8168086

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PUPPIES German Shepherd / Lab. 8wks, vet checked, 1st shots. $450.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

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AUTO FINANCING

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FERTILIZERS

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RENTALS 706

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RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR PRIMARY(LP) AMENDMENT An application for an increase to the occupant load has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch from Old Settler Pub located at 222 Cedar Avenue in Harrison Hot Springs.

The current licensed hours are from 10AM to Midnight on Monday to Saturday and 11AM to Midnight on Sunday. There has been no change to the hours requested.

Residents and owners of businesses located within a 0.5 mile (0.8 km) radius of this proposed site may comment on this proposal by 1) Writing to: THE GENERAL MANAGER C/O Licensing Analyst LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING BRANCH PO BOX 9292, Victoria, BC V8W 9J8 OR 2) By email: lclb.lclb@gov.bc.ca

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The pub is currently licensed for 65 persons inside and 20 persons on the patio. The proposed new occupant load of 179 persons is for the interior and the outdoor patio inclusive.

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STEEL BUILDING - DIY SUMMER SALE! - BONUS DAYS EXTRA 5% OFF. 20X22 $3,998. 25X24 $4,620.

30X34 $6,656. 32X42 $8,488.

40X54 $13,385. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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

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ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

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560

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GOLDEN RETRIEVER purebred pups, born May 2, ready to go. First shots & vet checked. Cute & cuddly, $700. Contact Sherry at cell # 604-869-6367

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80.

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To ensure the consideration of your views, your comments, names and address must be received on or before July 25, 2013. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or local government ofĂ&#x20AC;cials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4 dr, sedan. Only this week $1,500.

2005 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, aircared, ST# 5088, $1,900.

2002 KIA RIA, 4 dr, 5 spd, Aircared, ST#429, $1,900.

2001 TOYOTA COROLLA Fully loaded, 4 dr sedan ST# 379 $3,400.

2005 CHEVY UPLANDER 7 psgr., auto, aircared, ST#3990 $3,495.

2007 DODGE CALIBER 4dr, auto, ST#5077 - Only this week. $3,900.

2006 MAZDA 3 4dr, auto, sedan, fully loaded, $4,900.

2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT 2dr auto. ST#5068. Only this week! $4,900.

2006 SATURN ION 4dr, auto, Aircared, Only this week ST#389 $5,500.

2003 FORD ESCAPE 4dr, 4X4 auto. ST#377. Only this week $5,900.

2006 PONTIAC WAVE 4dr auto sdn low kms fully loaded Aircare ST#353 $5,888.

2006 CHEV IMPALA Auto, 4 dr sedan, runs good, Aircared, ST#386 $5,900.

2007 FORD FUSION 4dr auto, loaded. ST#250 $5,995.

2004 GMC ENVOY 4dr, auto, 4X4, 7 pass, aircared. ST#413.

Only this week $6,900.

2006 NISSAN SENTRA 4 dr, auto, sedan, Aircared, runs good, ST#387 $6,900.

2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, runs good.

ST#364 $6,900.

2006 SATURN ION 4dr auto sdn fully loaded ST#349 $6,900.

2007 CHEV COBALT 4dr auto, low kms. ST#367. Only this week $6,900.

2008 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, very clean.

ST#6081. Only this week! $6,900.

2007 DODGE CALIBER 4dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#383 $7,500.

2008 KIA SPECTRA 4dr auto hatch back fully loaded ST#352 $7,777.

2007 JEEP COMPASS 4dr auto 4X4 Aircare loaded ST#336 $8,900.

2008 KIA MAGENTIS 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! $8,900.

2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, hatch back, sunroof, auto.

Only this week $9,900 ST#366 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4dr, auto, sedan, very low kms, 82K only. This week only $10,500. ST#393.

2007 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr, auto, sedan, a/c, pwr locks, low kms. ST#397 $10,900.

2008 HYUNDAI TUCSON 4dr auto, fully loaded, only this week $11,500. ST#404 2008 FORD ESCAPE 4 dr, auto, low kms. Only this week $11,900 ST#425 2009 DODGE JOURNEY 4dr, auto. Only this week $11,900 ST#418 2010 FORD FOCUS SE. Fully loaded, auto, 4 dr sedan, only 49K km, $11,900. ST#420.

2010 DODGE CARAVAN 7 pgr, fully loaded, roof rack ST#355 $12,900 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY 4 dr sedan, auto, low kms. ST#385.

Only this week! $13,900 2010 HONDA CIVIC 4dr, auto, a/c, fully loaded. ST#394 $13,900.

TRUCKS 2006 FORD F350 crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box runs good ST#282 $10,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT CREW cab diesel 4X4 auto long box runs good ST#309 $14,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel only 156K ST#17 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160Km st#310 $15,900 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4 x 4, auto, short box only 162K, ST# 826. $15,900.

2008 2007 FORD F150 XLT super crew 4X4 auto fully loaded ST#348 $15,900 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto short box ST#275 $18,900

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Parenting program promotes the positives Benefits of specialized program can be dramatic and long lasting The Triple P – Positive Parenting Triple P has also been designed Program is one of the world’s most as a population-based health effective parenting programs. approach to parenting – typically It is one of only a few based on implemented by government evidence from ongoing scientific bodies or NGOs (non-government research. Developed by clinical organizations) across regions or psychologist Professor Matt Sanders countries with the aim of reaching and his colleagues at Australia’s as many people as possible. It is University of Queensland, Triple often delivered through health, P has been shown to work with families or education departments. hundreds of thousands of families Practitioners come from a range through ongoing research over 30 of professions and include doctors, years. More than 250 international nurses, psychologists, counsellors, trials, studies and published papers teachers, teacher’s aides, police have shown it works officers, clergy, across cultures, sociosocial workers and economic groups and “We give parents just health support in many different workers.

The the right amount of family structures. concept, once again, Triple P is designed is to provide easy help they need.” to give parents the access, support and skills they need to choice for parents. raise confident, “Parenting is the Prof. Matt Sanders healthy children and most difficult job teenagers and to any of us will ever build stronger family relationships. do in our lives, but it’s also the Triple P doesn’t tell people how one we’re least prepared for,” says to parent. Rather, it gives parents Professor Sanders. simple and practical strategies they “By making parenting can adapt to suit their own values, information more widely available beliefs and needs. The benefits can we’re increasing the likelihood be dramatic and long-lasting. that parents will accept or seek “Children who grow up with out help. Offering Triple P is like positive parenting are more likely immunizing the community. You to develop the skills they need to prepare parents, make families do well at school, build friendships, healthier and prevent problems and feel good about themselves,” before they happen. ” says Professor Sanders.

Triple P is now used in more “They are also much less likely to than 20 countries including the develop behaviourial or emotional USA, England, Canada, Australia, problems when they get older. New Zealand, Belgium, Japan, Similarly, parents who use positive Iran, Hong Kong, Singapore, the parenting skills feel more confident Netherlands, Scotland, Ireland, and competent about managing Wales, Germany, Curacao, day-to-day family life. They are Switzerland, Austria, Romania also less stressed, less depressed and Sweden. It has been translated and have less conflict with their into 17 languages to meet specific partners over parenting issues.” country requirements.

Triple P is distinctive in that it Triple P has won numerous is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ course. international awards, including the Rather, it is a system that offers Australian Heads of Government increasing levels of support to meet National Violence Prevention parents’ different needs.

Award and Professor Sanders Parents can choose anything has been a consultant to the from one-off public seminars World Health Organization and or self-help books and DVDs to the Council of Europe and to more intensive group courses or governments in countries including individual counseling sessions. the UK, Canada, Australia, New Triple P is now also available Zealand, Switzerland, Japan and online, adding further flexibility Iran. and convenience for parents.

A number of specialist Triple P “Some parents may just need a programs have also been developed. light-touch of Triple P, a few ideas These include Stepping Stones to help them set up a better bedtime Triple P (for parents of children with routine or manage occasional a disability), Family Transitions disobedience,” says Professor Triple P (for parents going through Sanders. divorce or separation), Lifestyle “But others may be in crisis and Triple P (preventing obesity in need greater support. So Triple P children) and Indigenous Triple P is based on the idea that we give (for Indigenous families). parents just the right amount of For more information, phone help they need – enough, but not LaRee Russell at 604-796-0313 or too much.” email familyplace1@agassizcs.ca.

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16 Agassiz Harrison Observer Friday, July 19, 2013

DISTRICT S C PAGE G COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING JUNE 2013

The District of Kent wishes to thank the following volunteers for making our 2013 Communities in Bloom program a success: 2012 COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM COMMITTEE: Councillor Dwayne Post Victoria Brookes Joanne Velkamp Del Gornall Ken Schwaerzle Val Edmondson Henrie de Boer Heidi Lam Scott Hurst (District Gardener) Kerry Hilts (Staff Liaison)

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP VOLUNTEERS Sheila Robertson Joan St.Pierre Jean-Guy Beaumont Sam Nelson Linda Shephard Joan Kowalenko Djoke Byleveld Valerie Edmondson Leslie Zawada Joanne Veltkamp Elinor Bell

Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication in making our community a success

2013 PROPERTY TAXES

Please be advised that the payment deadline for 2013 property taxes has now passed. An initial 1% late penalty has been applied to unpaid taxes.

SECOND PENALTY:

9% PENALTY WILL BE APPLIED AFTER 4:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2013 Eligible homeowners must complete and submit home owner grant applications as any unclaimed homeowner grants are subject to penalties. Homeowner grants should be claimed whether taxes are paid or not. If your tax payment is arranged through a financial institution, they cannot claim the grant on your behalf. The property owner must administer their own homeowner grant.

Next Council Meeting: Monday, August 19, 2013 7:00 p.m.

RECREATION AT A GLANCE

RECREATION

PRESCHOOL Biology Zoology Bugology 3 - 5 years Tuesday, August 13

Children’s Summer Camps Super Science Camp 6 - 12 years Begins August 6 Active Play and Sports Camp 6 - 10 years Begins July 22 Skateboard Camp 7 - 13 years Begins August 12 UFV Soccer Camp 6 - 14 years Begins August 12

Family Astronomy Night A Guided Tour of the Night’s Sky & Witness the wonders of the Perseid Meteor Shower August 9 at 9:30 p.m.

For more information on this or other programs, call the Fitness/Activity Centre at 604-796-8891.

FITNESS

BOOT CAMP and ABS/BUTTS/THIGHS have been cancelled for the remainder of the season.

They will be reintroduced in the fall when there will be more participants

AQUATICS

Lifeguard/Lifesaving Training Do you want to be a lifeguard? The first step is Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross courses.

AUGUST 26 - AUGUST 30 courses being offered.

Call the Fitness/Activity Centre to register New Red Cross Swimming Lesson sets begin JULY 22 and AUGUST 6 Accelerated lessons sets begin AUGUST 19 that is 9 lessons held over 5 days!

ENHANCED PIONEER PARK TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES

AUGUST 1 - Music by Awake O Sleeper, Hot dogs, popcorn, bouncy castle, Agassiz Farm Fresh Market. Come out to Pioneer Park at 6:30 p.m. for entertainment for the entire family!

AUGUST 15 - Music by Pancho and Sal, Hot dogs, popcorn, bouncy castle, Agassiz Farm Fresh Market. Come out to Pioneer Park at 6:30 p.m. for entertainment for the entire family!

Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz BC V0M 1A0 • Tel 604.796.2235 • www.district.kent. bc.ca