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A lone golfer took advantage of the dry weather at Sandpiper Golf Course on a sunny winter day in January. This week’s soggy weather is expecting to end, with temperatures up to 15 C, by Sunday and Monday.

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Public being asked for opinion on health care needs Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Family doctors in Chilliwack and Agassiz have a busy workload, seeing patients in their private offices, in clinics, and in their rounds at CGH. But local family physicians have also working hard behind the scenes recently, looking at ways to provide even better care to their patients. The Chilliwack Division of Family Practice is conducting a health care improvement initiative called A GP For Me. They hope to connect more people with family doctors, while streamlining workloads to improve efficiency. A recent survey that ran in this newspaper and online garnered 3,059

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nurse practitioners. If their days were streamlined, each doctor could potential fit in more patients and decrease wait times. The trickle down effect could be that fewer people would end up in the emergency or at walk in clinics, alleviating congestion there. But more importantly, patients would be seeing their own doctor more

consistently, she said. Having a family doctor "improves health outcomes," she said. "We are partnering to provide better health care for all of us." They are slowly increasing the number of nurse practitioners in the hospital, and they are running an active recruitment campaign to encourage more doctors to come to the Chilliwack, Agassiz,

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Harrison Hot Springs and Hope communities. "We have a vital strategy to not abandon our patients," Madill said, and to fill in gaps left when doctors retire. Madill acknowledged that the current wait times are not ideal, and that it can frustrating for people moving to town when seeking out a family doctor. She asked that people first contact the Primary Care Clinic in CGH, where the staff can assess their needs and put them in contact with a family doctor. "That should be their first contact," she said, adding that pregnant woman and people with complex care issues will be placed in higher priority. "We can help them," she said. Dr. John Hamilton,

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Ken Becotte, executive director for the Chilliwack Division of Family Practice, spoke to a small crowd at a press conference last week at UFV about the GP For Me program.

a physician and the Primary Care Program Director for Fraser Health, underlined that attachment to a physician is of the utmost importance in communities across the province.

"We've had physicians working very hard in this specific way for the last four years," he said, and some people may have already noticed improvements in how their GP's office operates. In B.C., 14% of

residents do not have a family physician. While the last survey has wrapped up, the chance to weigh in on your health care needs is still available. A community forum will be held on Feb. 26,

from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Squiala Community Centre. To learn more about what the Chilliwack Division of Family Practice is doing in the Upper Fraser Valley, visit them on Facebook.

Dangerous offender dies in custody Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

A dangerous offender who was serving time at Mountain Institution has died behind bars. Jack Froese, 34, was found unresponsive in his cell on Feb. 12 at the medium security prison. His sentence began on Jun. 28, 2013 for a series of charges that include kidnapping, sexual assault with a weapon and uttering threats to cause death and harm.

Froese pleaded guilty evidence in the court in 2012 to charges of case, and the victim also testified kidnapping in court, and sexual surrounded assault after by family and he abducted a friends. woman from D u r i n g a business in sentencing, Kamloops on one member Nov. 24, 2011. of the public He drugged yelled at and assaulted FROESE Froese to “die her over a in there.” period of Ju s t i c e hours, injected Peter Rogers had called her with cocaine, . Videotape was key Froese a sexual deviant,

who had committed serious crimes from the time he was 13 years old. He was placed in the 99th percentile for re-offending, so his sentence was indeterminate. “He has no empathy for his victim,” Rogers had said during sentencing. Froese was convicted of sexual assault in 2003 and again in 2004, when he raped a Saskatoon hotel worker at knifepoint for

25 minutes. His victim from Kamloops fought her way through the attack, and eventually escaped. “I think I beat him at his own game,” she said in court. An official statement from Mountain stated that Froese’s next of kin have been notified, and the death will be reviewed by Correctional Service Canada. -with Black Press files

RCMP ask for input on crime It’s time to talk about crime. The UFVRD RCMP is conducting public forums around the region and one is being planned for Agassiz on Mar. 3. The RCMP are hoping to determine the community’s priorities regarding crime and public safety. Detachments are mandated to create strategic priorities

which reflect the concerns and issues of their specific communities. To facilitate this, the RCMP will be holding a series of public forums; one in each of the four communities comprising the UFVRD (Chilliwack, Agassiz, Hope and Boston Bar). Agassiz’s public forum will be held at the District of Kent

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Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Ave. The forum will start at 6 p.m. and is open to the residents of Agassiz, Harrison Mills, Popkum and the Sts’ ailes, Scowlitz, Cheam, and Seabird First Nations. “We look forward to engaging the members of each of these communities. We need to hear what their specific concerns are so we

can address them,” said Cpl. Len van Nieuwnhuizen. It is important that we keep our lines of communications open”. To learn more and register for the forum, contact the Agassiz RCMP at 604-7962211. Registration will also be accepted at the door prior to the meeting.

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Hemlock ready for Games

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Hemlock Resort has been preparing for the BC Winter Games for the past four years, and this weekend the big event is here. “We’ve been running events over the course of the last four years, stepping up our competition levels,” said Kevin Bourdin, manager at Hemlock. The Hemlock Ski Club was instrumental in bringing the Games to Hemlock and Mission, and the ski hill has been supporting them all the way. “We support them by providing grooming, and do a lot of the fundraising for them to make sure they’re successful,” he said. “They were quite involved in the original proposal to have the Games here.” The opening ceremony is tonight in Mission, at the Mission Raceway, and that will feature a dazzling show of dance and music that celebrates sports. And on Friday, the BC Winter Games will kick off, with events in mostly in Mission, Abbotsford and Hemlock. Some

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Megan Kardoes from the Hemlock Ski Club competes in a race last year. The club played an important role in bringing the BC Winter Games to Hemlock and Mission. The Games begin tonight and run through Sunday afternoon.

events will take place in surrounding communities, including Langley, Maple Ridge and Whistler. Alpine and freestyle skiing takes place at Hemlock Friday through Sunday, with competitions beginning at 10 a.m., and medals at 3:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. Bourdin said there is no extra cost to be a spectator for the Games at Hemlock, however,

those hoping to see some of the action will need to be able to ski or snowboard and will need a lift ticket to access the viewing areas. “You need to be a skier or a boarder,” he said. “It’s quite a steep hike.” The hill will remain open for the duration of the Games, with minor disruption to available courses, he said. The event will only take up one full run (Roddy’s) and the one side of another

run. The terrain park and the lower part of Pete’s Pass will also be used for freestyle and moguls. In total, 160 skiers will be competing through BC Alpine, and another 60 will compete freestyle. A further 12 will be competing from the Disabled Skiers Association. Bourdin said they’re thrilled to be hosting the event, after all the buildup. But what’s really got him excited is the new snow on the

hill. They’ve had almost two metres of new snow in the past 72 hours, he said Wednesday. “This is the snow we should have had in December, but it’s all showing up at once,” he said. It makes for great conditions for some, but for alpine competitors, the preferred conditions are “harder and firmer,” he said. They’ll be working hard to get the hill groomed for perfect racing conditions. While there is a full schedule of ski events, snowboarding is not currently a BC Winter Games sport. Bourdin said that could change in the near future, as more sanctioned competitive groups begin to form and then mature. “We just started our club this year,” he said, and he expects it to continue to grow. For a full schedule of race times, visit www. bcgames.org. For up to date coverage on all events, including features, stats and results, visit the Observer online and click the BC Games tab. news@ahobserver.com

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B.C. will balance its budget for a second straight year, despite a larger than usual contingency fund for labour costs, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said Monday. De Jong wouldn’t comment directly on a January court decision in favour of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, which Education Minister Peter Fassbender has estimated could cost $1 billion over the coming years. But de Jong said there are only two ways the government could

cover unexpected labour costs without going back into deficit. “One is to ask the taxpayers for more money, and we’re not prepared to do that,” de Jong said. “And the second is that it comes from somewhere else in the budget.” Government lawyers filed in the B.C. Court of Appeal Friday for a stay of provisions that would force school districts to return to staffing rules in place in 2001. Its submission said the ruling would cost Surrey school district $40 million in the first year, with similar financial impacts on all 60 districts.

Affidavits from school district superintendents around the province said the ruling would involve construction of portables, reorganization of classes, cancellation of special needs, preschool and child care programs and other disruptions. De Jong said the 2013-14 budget surplus is “modestly ahead” of the forecasts, and no major tax changes are coming this year. For the fiscal year that begins April 1, he expects B.C. and Saskatchewan to be the only provinces with balanced budgets.

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Smoke and flames on set today Wayward Pines planning special effects Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

A spotlight rigged up on a crane shines down on Pioneer Ave. for a night time shoot in January in Agassiz, as crowds gather to watch a truck (centre) be blown up with special effects. Crews are back in town this week, and special effects will once again be used to create smoke and flames.

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air later this year, and stars Matt Dillon with appearances by several other notable stars, including Terrence Howard, Juliette Lewis, Carla Gugino and Melissa Leo. While there was a longer hiatus between shoots due to Christmas holidays and inclement weather, the WP production crew’s visits to Agassiz will be more frequent from now until they wrap up in the spring. The crew has been tightlipped on the plot of the show, as it takes a few twists and turns as the lead character (Dillon) tries to make sense of Wayward Pines. It’s based on a book by Blake Crouch and was created by Chad Hodge. news@ahobserver.com

Edith Nee’s family, friends appealing for kidney donor Family and friends of Vancouver resident Edith Nee are appealing for a donor as the former chair of the B.C. Press Council struggles with kidney failure. Ms. Nee was diagnosed two years ago, the same month her father died from kidney failure. She has since submitted daily to dialysis and has been told by doctors she desperately requires a kidney transplant. She suffers from chronic fatigue, a skin condition, shortness of breath and low blood pressure. Ms. Nee is compatible with blood types B and O and if a candidate is not compatible, he/ she can enter the Paired Exchange Program. More

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Seabird aims to remove road from park Road change would open opportunities for log removal THE OBSERVER

An application has been made by Seabird Island to remove a road from Sasquatch Provincial Park, to allow logging trucks to travel along its route. The road connects Hicks Lake to Rockwell Drive and is a necessary route of travel if Seabird wants to carry logs out of its land to the east. According to representative Ted Holtby, who spoke to Harrison council on Monday night, logging the area is something theyâ€™ve been working toward for the past several years. But the road runs right through Sasquatch Park. Currently, BC Hydro is using the road as they work to upgrade the transmission lines as part of its large-scale widening project. BC Hydro has allowances to use roadways for its needs, Holtby said. Seabird has applied to

the province to have the boundary lines adjusted, so that the road will be removed from the park. In total, the road takes up 12 hectares. While he was not speaking to council to ask for permission, any person or organization is able to pose their argument to BC Parks, through the minister of environment, Mary Polak. Holtby explained that Seabirdâ€™s goal is to apply for a woodlot license, something that would allow them to transport 75 loads a year. The area Seabird wants to harvest is locked in geographically in all other directions, making Sasquatch Park their best option for removal. He said they would not haul on weekends or statutory holidays. â€œThe last thing we would want is to cause interference with the park users,â€? he said.

But there could be a price to pay, Holtby said. Once the road is opened up, other operators could also use the road to haul logs. And that, he said, would be out of Seabirdâ€™s control. Other operators that could show interest in using the road include BC Timer Sales, TealJones, and Holtbyâ€™s own company, Tamihi Logging, he said. A few members of the public were allowed to speak following Holtbyâ€™s presentation. One urged him to stop using language that the logging activity wouldnâ€™t hurt the park, and asked

what benefit it would bring to the area. â€œWork, taxes, many things,â€? Holtby responded. â€œIs there a policy of the government to return land in some way? Youâ€™d have to take that up with the government.â€? When another member of the public pointed out that Sasquatch is a Class A park, meaning it is not supposed to undergo changes except to enhance recreational services, Holtby stated people were welcome to oppose the project through the proper channels. â€œWeâ€™ll stand on our

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Take an active role It’s no secret that finding a doctor who is taking new patients is a difficult task. Unless you have complex care issues or are pregnant, chances are that every nagging cough, aching joint or unending migraine will end with you pulling a number at your local walk in clinic — or worse, waiting through the night in an emergency room for basic care. Of the 4.4 million people in B.C., it’s believed that 14 per cent are “unattached” to a family physician (see story, front). That equals more than 600,000 men, women and children who don’t have a singular care provider. Granted, some of those people are perfectly fine with that. But many others are desperate for a family doctor who can oversee their children’s health, their aging parents, or their own regular exams. It’s well known that having a doctor you trust can improve your health. But even for those with family doctors, wait times for appointments can be as long as three to four weeks — not much help for someone suffering acute symptoms. But all the shortages and wait times aside, there are qualified, caring professionals doing their best to help as many people as they can in a day. As we are learning through the GP For Me initiative, doctors are working on long-term solutions for a better system. Taking an active role in your own health care can only help the situation, and there are a number of things we can each do. That includes using the HealthLink website and accessing medical advice through their 811 phone line. Take notes at your doctor’s office, or ask your doctor to write down important information for you. Don’t leave prescription refills to the last minute. If you have a chronic illness, go to clinics and seek out information to help you manage your symptoms. Book appointments in advance when possible, and call if you can’t make an appointment. Every little thing can help alleviate a good, but overwhelmed, health care system.

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Who provoked a school strike? B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher I made an error in a column two weeks ago about the latest court ruling in favour of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. I referred to an “illegal” strike in 2012, and was quickly reminded that this teacher walkout was sanctioned by the Labour Relations Board. After months of withholding report cards and refusing to meet with administrators, the union went to the LRB to seek permission for a full-scale strike. They got their wish, with authorization under essential services rules for a three-day strike in the first week, and one day a week after that until the end of the school year or a settlement was reached. For the record, the last illegal

BCTF strike was in 2005, in defiance of a B.C. Supreme Court order that resulted in a $500,000 fine against the union. That was the same year BCTF lawyers won a split B.C. Court of Appeal ruling allowing teachers to bring political propaganda into classrooms. Two out of three judges decided this was appropriate to preserve their freedom of expression. The authorized three-day strike went ahead in March 2012. Regular readers may recall my reports of students being indoctrinated in classrooms and in some cases sent out as union pickets, and of the strong-arming of unionized government office staff here in Victoria to make them join a rally on the legislature lawn. This was the strike that, according to the current media and political narrative, the provincial cabinet conspired to bring about. This notion is central to the Jan. 27 ruling of Justice Susan Griffin

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that orders the B.C. government to attempt to reconstruct the world of 2001. Government lawyers filed an application with the B.C. Court of Appeal on Friday to suspend parts of this ruling. Imposing Griffin’s

“Once again this mess is before the court of appeal. Perhaps there will be better recognition of the real world this time around.” terms would cause “irreparable harm to the public interest of unprecedented magnitude,” they said in arguments backed up by a series of affidavits from superintendents who have to keep B.C.’s war-weary public schools running.

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In Surrey, returning to 2002 conditions would add $40 million to the district payroll in year one. That’s one of 60 school districts. The government’s submission includes affidavits from superintendents around the province on its likely impact. Here’s a partial list: Cancellation of specialty programs for vulnerable youth, construction of portables to meet arbitrary class size restrictions, transfer of some students to other schools, closure of daycare and Strong Start preschool programs to free up space reallocated over the years, layoff of non-teaching staff, and cancellation of school participation in the international student program. Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister Peter Fassbender have begun to push back against the conspiracy theory that has taken hold, pointing out that when the BCTF finally did get permission to strike, the cabinet of OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.

the day acted to prevent it. Here’s a recap. In late February 2012, nearly 28,000 teachers (90 per cent) voted to go to the full strike allowed by the LRB. The government tabled legislation to impose a cooling-off period with provision for steep fines on the union for any further strike action, and appointed a mediator. This kept schools open, and eventually yielded a two-year deal. In April 2012, the union voted to withdraw all volunteer work by teachers. By this time they had been ordered by the LRB to prepare second-term report cards, in part so students would know if they could apply for post-secondary studies. Once again this mess is before the court of appeal. Perhaps there will be better recognition of the real world this time around. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Mailbag Bank erosion is to blame Some say the lower reaches of the McCallum Ditch are natural (1905 map) and should remain that way as it provides habitat for species at risk, frogs and fish. The fact is that on Oct. 9,1895 a Plan and Memorandum of the Agassiz Ditching Scheme was filed at the Land Registry Office in New Westminster, B.C. Kent Reeve, Alfred St. George Hamersley set out to ditch and dike the area for flood control and irrigation purposes; this was the original sole purpose for the McCallum Ditch. Today it is a collector ditch that collects water from many areas. Over the years other water has been added to the McCallum

Drainage System. Fish and frogs have probably been in the ditches for a long time and have done quite well, but now their numbers are declining due to low levels of dissolved oxygen. By not removing sediment to increase flows things will get worse for the fish and frogs as well as the farmer. Those involved with the approval process for ditch maintenance are further endangering the habitat for aquatic species. This nonesense of shading ditches to remove reed canary wonâ€™t work very well as it grows back rapidly and/or blackberry bushes can take over. Then there is the

over application of manure. Today there is much more on farm storage than ever before, and farmers see it as a valuable fertilizer rather than a waste product. The narrowing of the main channel has occurred from sediment deposits from bank failures, not from landowner infilling. Farmers have done land improvements, over the generations, to help insure viability of their farms. I know biologists who have dumped many large truck loads of wood waste into the McCallum and Mountain watersheds to use in habitat restoration projects which further impede flows. Gravel that has mined off the

hillside is solid rock that is then crushed down to smaller sizes and is used in the construction industry. Impervious surfaces donâ€™t have much absorption or filtering capacities. I hope that more than just farm practices can be improved to facilitate better drainage, and I hope those involved in the approval process can see that drainage and fish/frog habitat can co-exist together. Dairy Farmer, Species at Risk Habitat Provider, Agassiz Harrison Mills Drainage Comm. Chair District of Kent Councillor Duane Post

Salmon do just Ă„ne in shallow waters How disappointing it was to read that our mayor is still advocating for the removal of gravel in the Fraser River. Disappointing because it is now an established fact that the benefits of gravel removal have been greatly exaggerated and the detrimental effects greatly underreported. This so-called â€œflood protectionâ€? is really just an attempt to acquire more gravel for the

aggregate industry. I would have thought that a man with his educational background would be aware that current information has established that the shallows that are created when the river is left to its own devices, are very beneficial to salmon. A few years ago, before the gravel mining started, I remember standing at the Hamilton BarÂ just west of town

one September, and marveling at the number of salmon that were spawning in the shallow water just a few feet offshore. I went back the following spring and with waders on, and checked for salmon fry. The shallows were alive with baby salmon. The following yearÂ the mining started and I have gone back each year since and not seen one salmon in the now deep flowing

Order of B.C. honours excellence The Order of British Columbia offers British Columbians a golden opportunity to take part in the public recognition of individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement, excellence and distinction in their particular fields of

endeavour. Nominations are now being received for the 2014 Order of British Columbia. If you know anyone in our communities who have truly led by example, I encourage you to nominate

channels. Maybe itâ€™s time to stop thinking of the Fraser as a large drainage ditch and start seeing it for what it really is:

A marvelous ecosystem that is badly damaged but still hanging on. Murray Brown Agassiz

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Putting a stop to bullying on Pink Shirt Day Kerry Vital / Black Press Names such as Amanda Todd and Rehtaeh Parsons are sadly well-known to many Canadians. Both teens committed suicide after years of bullying at the hands of classmates. On Feb. 26, Canadians will recognize Pink Shirt Day, a day devoted to preventing bullying and helping children and teens who are being victimized. For some people, bullying hits very close to home. Tad Milmine, now an RCMP constable, is one of them. As a child, Milmine was bullied relentlessly by classmates and locked in the basement by his stepmother every day for 12 years. His father, an alcoholic, never tried to help him, even when Milmine’s stepmother verbally abused him.

“I always held out hope that one day an adult would see that I was in the basement and perhaps ‘rescue’ or ‘save’ me,” he says. “No one ever came.” At 17, Milmine ran away from home and cut all ties with his father and stepmother. Still, he struggled with being extremely introverted and emotional. While he had dreamed of being a police officer for much of his life, he didn’t feel confident enough to act on that dream. At 33, he finally felt able to take that step and do what he loved after encouragement from an officer he met while playing baseball. “I never acted on my dream because I truly believed it was just a dream,” he says. “I thought that dreams weren’t meant to be achieved.” Milmine was moved by the 2011 suicide

of Ontario teen Jamie Hubley, who ing,” Milmine killed himself after years of bulsays. “People lying for being gay and a figure are talking skater, to start Bullying Ends about it Here, a website that tells Hubleading ley’s story as well as his own. up to it, Milmine has travelled all over and on Canada and the U.S. speaking the day itself. to students and encouraging You’re going to them to contact him if they talk about why need help. In the presenta6 you’re wearing , Feb. 2 y a d s e tions, he shares his own story and that Wedn a pink shirt of Hubley, and tells the students that he that day, and understands what it’s like to be an outcast, youth are and that he too is gay, just like Hubley. He reminded of shares this information to point out that the resources he is no different than the people listenavailable to ing to him in the audience. them.” “I never let my sexuality stand in the way Pink Shirt Day was of living out a dream,” Milmine says. “I started in Nova Scotia by two never let the negativity while growing up teenage boys who, after seeing another stand in my way.” male student bullied for wearing a pink Milmine’s presentations are done on his shirt, decided to gather their friends and own time and with his own money. all wear pink to school. CKNW AM 980 was “I always wanted to ‘help’ people and today inspired by their action, and since 2007 I am lucky enough to be in that position,” has raised over $650,000 for anti-bullying says Milmine. “Youth need to programs in B.C. through the know that nobody can help them sale of their pink shirts. You can if they don’t speak up. You have purchase your own shirt at Lonto share, have to ask for help. don Drugs or online. This year’s Give us a chance to help.” campaign is being presented by Sixty-four per cent of Canadian Coast Capital Savings, with Black children have been bullied at Press as a media partner. school at some point, according For more information about Pink to the Pink Shirt Day campaign, Shirt Day, visit www.pinkshirtand 40 per cent of Canadian day.ca. Milmine’s website can be employees are bullied at the found at workplace on a weekly basis. Tad Milmine “Pink Shirt Day gets people talkwww.bullyingendshere.ca.

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The Agassiz-Harrison Lions Club is a group of 43 local people who are dedicated to making our community a better place to live. We are an active, hardworking branch of the world’s largest and oldest service organization, Lions International. We are local business owners, retirees, professionals, men and women, young, old, and in-between. We are your friends, your neighbors, your family members. We have one common focus: We serve. We donate time, money and ideas to make Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs better places to raise

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our families and live our lives. We financially support the Agassiz Scouts, the Legion, student clubs at AESS, the Agassiz Museum, the Harrison Hot Springs Children’s Festival, the Mother’s Day pancake breakfast and more. We financially support Spooktacular. All those costumed helpers are Lions in disguise!

Between 1964 and 1999, the AgassizHarrison Lions made the following major contributions to our town: - Formed of the Senior Citizens Housing Society, and raised funds to build Dogwood Manor Contributed $185,000 to build the Agricultural Hall - Purchased a van for Community Services $30,000 - Purchased the “Jaws of Life” for the Agassiz Fire Department $35,000 - Helped purchase a truck for Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue $25,000

These things and other donations returned approximately $1.2 million to our community in this time span alone. In two words: WE SERVE But – and there always is a ‘but’ – we can’t do it without you. Please help us celebrate our 50th Anniversary, Saturday, March 8, 2014, St. Alice Room, Harrison Hot Springs Hotel. Dinner, dance, raffles, draws, prizes including a night stay for two at the Hot Springs Hotel. Tickets: $60/person. Call Jean 794-7503, Joey 796-9951 or see Darcy at Lordco.

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The Read Right Society is running another free program to help residents with their English skills. A government-funded initiative called English as a Second Language Settlement Assistance Program (ESLSAP) has already existed in Hope for several years. Classes for those who speak English as their second language will start Feb. 20 and casual conversation circles will begin Feb. 25. Thursdays from 10-11:30 a.m. free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes will take place at Grace Baptist Church. The class will be run by a

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certified ESL instructor and will focus on individuals with level one, two or three English skills. On Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., a drop in conversation circle will run at the Hope Library. Participants of this group will get to take part in facilitated discussions that will give them opportunity to practice their conversational skills in a stress-free and supportive environment. Both programs are free but registration is required. To register contact Shayna Jones at 604869-1973 or shayna.readright@gmail.com.

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Worm Composting Workshop Saturday, March 8 • 10 am - 2 pm $5/person Worm composting is easy, fun, clean, kid and pet friendly, and you can compost indoors all year long. Come out and meet the experts from All Things Organic, where you will learn how to set up and maintain your worm bin so that you can produce your own steady supply of nature's best organic fertilizer.

Honours and Awards Secretariat, P.O. Box 9422, Stn. Prov. Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9V1 Phone: (250) 387-1616 Fax: (250) 356-2814 Here is your opportunity to participate in the appointment of deserving British Columbians to the Order of British Columbia. The process begins with a nomination. Laurie Throness MLA Chilliwack-Hope

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Columbians from all walks of life and many regions of the province have received the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest award, including First Nations Advocate Rose Charlie and Author William Patrick Kensella from the ChilliwackHope Riding. Nomination forms are available from the Honours and Awards Secretariat in Victoria, by calling 250-387-1616, or online at www. orderofbc.gov.bc.ca.

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To accommodate the temporary closure to vehicle traffic along Pioneer Avenue on Thursday, February 20, the BC Transit Bus Stop locations in the downtown area will not be accessible to the public. Temporary locations have been established on Cheam Avenue just to the west of the Crosswalk (see map). Please call 604-796-2235 with any questions.

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Transportation to the Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs and Harrison Mill area by way of water goes back many years. Canoes, steam boats, ferries, tugs, barges, and scows reflect the oral history project that the Agassiz - Harrison Historical Society is compiling. The project titled “Harrison - A Working Lake” provides a fitting story for this year’s BC Heritage week. Up until 1956, the town of Agassiz was only accessible by ferry or taking the Highway 7 via Mission. A boat also provided access from Harrison Mills to Chilliwack. Harrison Lake and Harrison River has been a major transportation root dating back

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Howard Whelpton in the wheelhouse of the Lake Queen in the mid-1960s.

to the Gold Rush era. At one time Port Douglas (located at the head of Harrison Lake) was a fairly large community and was for one day even the capital of BC. Canoes and steam boats were the mode of transportation in the early year.

During the heyday of logging on Harrison Lake and Harrison River, transportation of men, families, equipment, logs, mail and supplies, a number of boats navigated the waters. Roads even to this day are not all that reliable along the lake,

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transportation by way of water has continued. We are working to capture some of the stories of life on the lake. The crew boats, the trip in horrendous weather, the high winds, the supplies taken into camp, moving the logs down lake and down river to market, even living on the lake has provided a history unique to many who have traveled the waters of Harrison River and Harrison Lake. Now, the lake is quieter as a working lake but still equipment to the head of the lake and job sites is barged up. Booms of logs can still be seen on the river and in Harrison Bay. The scenery and uniqueness of the Harrison Lake and River are spectacular. Working and living near the water is what brought many to the area, and from many of the stories we are capturing, the heritage they carry with them is truly an honor and to many a job they loved.

BC Heritage Week runs Feb. 17 to Feb. 23. To celebrate, the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society has written a special column outlining just a taste of rich history on our local waterways

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The Hemlock Happy Hosers skied the equivalent of Mt. Everest four times during the Slopes for Hope event, Feb. 8-9. The team raised $3,590 for the Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser.

Fundraising ongoing for Slopes for Hope Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

The Slopes for Hope at Hemlock has come and gone, but there is still time to donate to your favourite team or individual skier. So far, $13,542 has been raised toward the $25,000 goal. The fundraiser is for the Canadian Cancer Society, and is held at five different hills around the province. Hemlock’s event ran Feb. 8-9, and attracted dozens of skiers, snowboarders and even tubing enthusiasts. The top fundraising team was the Snowbirds, raising $6,272. In second place was the Hemlock Happy Hosers, raising $3,590, who earned a “Team Spirit Award” as second place fund-

raisers. Marty McKinney, Hemlock’s fire chief, explained how the event challenged each participant. “The idea was to ski the height of Mt. Everest, which at Hemlock meant a member had to ski the hill 22 times to personally attain the vertical,” he said. “At the end of the day, all the runs by each member of a team were added up to total the vertical height skied.” The Snowbirds skied the height of Mt. Everest a total of four times, under cloudy but calm skies. Teams also chose themes and dressed accordingly, to add to the fun. To learn more about Slopes for Hope, or to donate to the cause, search online for Slopes for Hope Hemlock.

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Could we ever forget your sparkling eyes, or the way you brightened each day, or your smile which is etched in our memories, so you’re never far away. Could we ever forget those priceless moments? The answer, of course, is never. For you were part of our lives for a brief time, but you’ll be part of our hearts forever.

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Uzick Wilhelmina Ray (nee Van Vianen) 1935-2014

On February 9th Willa went to be with her beloved husband Lloyd (1933-1994). She leaves behind her children, Ray (Ivan), Janet, Nonie (Miguel), and Andy (Leanne); her grandchildren, Ray’s children Vicki (Randy) and Steve (Michelle), Nonie’s daughter Beth, Andy’s sons Nicholas and Wyatt; as well as her greatgrandsons Daniel, Nathanial (Steve), and Bryan, Kenny and Conner (Vicki). Willa had a busy life, having been involved with many organizations including the Salvation Army, FSNA, and the Girl Guides. She will be remembered for her feathers, whistling, sense of humor, and love for her family. A HUGE thank you to Dr. Mac Intosh for the 30+ years of support. Thank you to the staff at the Waverly. Finally, a special thank you to Beth and Cheryl. No service by request. The Girl Guides will be hosting a tea on February 22nd between 3 and 5 pm at the Mount Shannon United Church, 46875 Yale Road, Chilliwack. All are welcome. Condolences can be sent to peace4beth@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to the Salvation Army or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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It is with extreme sadness the family of Joseph Robert Desrosiers, announces the sudden passing of our loved one on Thursday, February 13, at the age of 65. Bob is survived by wife Susan, brother-in-law Ron, sister-in-law Sandra, nephews, and many friends. Bob will be remembered for his spirited, tenacious and outgoing personality and great sense of humour. He was always willing to help others and was very resourceful. Bob had a great passion for his job and a love for life. He will always be remembered.

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F/T Seasonal Horticultural General Laborer Job duties include, but not limited to: planting, maintaining horticulture products, working outside in varying weather conditions, and heavy lifting is required. Some high school and previous work experience preferred. Minimum $10.33/hour-wages negotiable. Minimum 40 hours a week. Prefer local applicants to work in Agassiz and surrounding area(s). No phone calls regarding application status or walk-ins please, we will contact potential candidates after review. Apply through email: gill890@hotmail.com or fax resume to: 604-520-0594. All applicants must apply through email or fax to be considered. Business contact number: 778-865-7624 4674 Lougheed Hwy RR3, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A3

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COMPUTER SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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Civil Engineering Technologist II (re-Advertisement) District of Kitimat, full time permanent, wage range $37.94 - $45.90, over two years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D. and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s license required. Submit resumes by February 27, 2014, 4:40 pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 1-855-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

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WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

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16 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, February 20, 2014

DISTRICT S C PAGE G COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING FEBRUARY 2014

NEW PROGRAM DATES KID’S ACTIVITIES

Music, Marching and Make Believe ( 2 – 5 years) Mondays March 10 - April 14 9:30 - 10:15 am No Class March 24 Parents are encouraged to participate in this program that encourages youngsters to be active and use their imagination! Games My Parents Played ( 2 – 5 Years) Mondays April 28 – May 26 9:30 - 10:30 am No Class May 19 Let’s Play! The children will learn the games that their parents played as children. Parents are welcome to join in and take a hop, step and a jump down memory lane! The Trollson’s story of the One-Eyed Troll Wednesday, March 26th 1:30 p.m. at the Fitness / Activity Centre All Ages Welcome FREE

Red Cross Babysitting (11 years and Up) Saturday, April 26 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Learn the skills to become the best babysitter on the block! Nurturing and caring for others, learning the responsibility of looking after someone who depends on you are valuable life skills. Babysitting is a great way for youth to earn extra money and help out young parents in our community. A Red Cross Babysitting certification card will be presented to all successful candidates who complete this 8 hour course. Fish Bowl Design (6-12 years) Is it time for your child to learn the responsibility of caring for others? Nurturing and caring for a pet fosters compassion and empathy. This program will have your child painting a fish bowl and learning how to care for the fish that they will take home as part of this project. All supplies fish and food are included. Tuesday, March 18 during Spring Break at the Fitness / Activity Centre. Preregistration required.

Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment

Media Advisory

Leave your mark! Join our Community Tile Project

Monday, February 10, 2014 AGASSIZ RCMP SEEK PUBLIC INPUT FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING Agassiz, B.C.: The Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment (UFVRD) RCMP is beginning its public input process to determine the community priorities in relation to Crime and Public Safety. RCMP Detachments are mandated to create strategic priorities which reflect the concerns and issues of their specific communities and to assist with this we seek out the community opinion on a variety of Policing issues. To facilitate this, the RCMP will be holding a series of public forums; one in each of the four communities comprising the UFVRD (Chilliwack, Agassiz, Hope and Boston Bar). On Monday, March 3rd, 2014 a Public Forum will be held at the District of Kent Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz. The forum will start at 6:00 p.m. and is open to the citizens of Agassiz, Harrison Mills, Popkum and the Sts’ ailes, Scowlitz, Cheam, and Seabird First Nations.

Your personalized work of art will become part of our newly-expanded facility. All supplies included.

“We look forward to engaging the members of each of these communities. We need to hear what their specific concerns are so we can address them” advises Cpl.Len vanNieuwnhuizen. “It is important that we keep our lines of communications open”.

Next session is Tuesday, March 4 5:30 pm till 8:30 pm

To learn more and register for the forum please contact the Agassiz RCMP at 604-796-2211. Registration will also be accepted at the door prior to the meeting.

Proceeds will go toward the expansion project.

Call the Fitness / Activity Centre to register at 604-796-8891.

Released by: Cpl. Len vanNieuwenhuizen

Pre-registration is required by calling 604-796-8891 or stop by the Fitness / Activity Centre at 6660 Pioneer Avenue. Lost and Found – Wow do people ever leave a lot of stuff behind. We have a Lost and Found table set up at the Fitness / Activity Centre until Feb 28. Stop by to view to see if any of it belongs to you. After that date, it is donated to the Thrift Store.

NEW TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS Over the next three months, the District of Kent, in consultation with ICBC, will be modifying and/or installing new traffic control signs in the following locations: New Stop Sign Locations: • Rockwell at Rockwell Pl • Cameron Rd at Limbert Rd • McDonald Rd at Martin Rd • Aberdeen Dr at Fooks Rd • Beaman Dr at Centennial Ave • Wilson Rd at Wilson Rd Yield to Stop Sign Conversions: • Pioneer Ave at Ashton Rd • McCartney Rd at Scott Rd • Tranmer Rd at Scott Rd • Cuthbert Rd at Scott Rd • Alder Pl at Maple Cres • Mulberry Pl at Kalyna Dr • Evergreen Dr at Oakwood Dr • Hawthorne Pl at Oakwood Dr • Cutler Rd at Tuyttens Rd Please contact the District of Kent Engineering Department at 604-796-2235 if you have any questions or require further information.

THANK YOU

2014 FUNDRAISER THANK YOU LIST Thank you for helping us raise approximately $11,000 at this year’s event. All money raised supports the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre Expansion Committee Members Mal Shephard Robert Stam Tracey Paul Bev Kennedy Susan Spaeti Darcy Striker Mayor John Van Laerhoven Wallace Mah Kerry Hilts

Thank You List Farm House Natural Cheeses O’Connor Dodge Chrysler Jeep A&R Country Cellars Over The Top Catering Gardner GM Agassiz Fire Department OK Tire Greenbelt Veterinary Clinic Agassiz Library Pacific Soap Works Hallmark Facility Services Agassiz Produce Sam Nelson Agassiz Remedy’s RX Pharmacy Holly Tree Florists and Gifts Sandpiper Golf Course Jack’s Restaurant Agassiz Speedway Sasquatch Inn Karen Martin – Epicure Allenby’s General Store Shoreline Tours Kent Veterinary Clinic Bingham + Hill Architects Silvanos Restaurant Kilby Historic Store and Farm Bridal Falls Golf Soft Touch Paws Kim Hastie - RMT Canada Post Starr Baboth – Reflexologist Leo Facio Calder Stroyan Interiors Special Thanks Treblehook Ledoux Hardware Canex Building Supplies Ltd. Susan Spaeti Tulips of the Valley Len Davidiuk Tax Services Chilliwack Volkswagen Wilma Stuys Video Station Lordco Parts Ltd. Cottonwood RV Alana Baumfield Village Pizzeria Mertin GM District of Kent Kimberly Goulet Wildcat Grill Miel Bernstein – Arbonne Double V Construction Ltd. AESS Dry Grands Nancy Maclean Dr. Gary Burkholder 1st Agassiz Scouts – Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Deanna Wilson & Kim Stanway Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre

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