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Member of the Relay for Life team called Mooving for the Cure is once again planning to take part in the Harrison event, May 31- June 1, including team leader Karen Hatt (left), and Bev Sargent (second right), who will walk in the Survivor’s Lap.

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It's hard not to smile as the Mooving for a Cure team makes its way around the Harrison Lagoon each year, walking lap after lap in support of cancer research. Their black and white cow costumes, complete with tails and horns, offer a bit of humour during the Relay for Life, and their theme is a symbol of the farming community of Agassiz where most of the members live. But beyond the wonderful costumes, jokes and giggles, there are also tears of sadness. Most of

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the members of Mooving for a Cure have someone close to them who have been through cancer treatment, or lost their lives to it. The team was started by Karen Hatt, shortly after the Canadian Cancer Society announced that the Relay for Life would be starting a Harrison Hot Springs relay. It was just a year before that her father died from cancer. "When I saw it advertised, I put a message on my Facebook wall," Hatt said, "and wow, I had a team in no time." Three years later, the team is walking in the Relay for Life once again, and busy collecting pledges

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The District of Kent’s new Official Community Plan is getting closer to being adopted, following a first and second reading Monday night. Next, the community is invited to take part in a public hearing set for June 24, with the possibility of reconvening the hearing the following day if needed. The OCP has been under review for the last year, and a draft document was discussed at a well-attended open house in November. The District said they received 47 written comments from the public, and six official responses from various levels of government, including the regional district, Fraser Health, the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, ministry of transportation, and two from the Agricultural Land Commission. Based on those responses and further review, some changes

have been made to the OCP. The document is the guiding text that helps council and staff plan land use into the future. Among the changes are a removal of a ‘gateway’ designation on the west and east side of the Agassiz Rosedale Highway. The Teacup properties will remain as residential reserve and the west side of the highway will remain agricultural. The draft OCP had included the East Morrow Road and Industrial Way properties in the Downtown Revitalization Development Permit area. However, Darcey Kohuch said that designation was put in place prior to the development of the light industrial park that is there today. While they will still require new businesses in that area to be “tasteful”, he said, they won’t have to comply with downtown revitalization requirements. They are also removing plans for two future collector roads,

one at Mountain View to Limbert, and one that was planned for a Park Street rail crossing. The crossing isn’t realistic, Kohuch said. A future provincial highway connector from Key Road to Wilson Road has also been removed, as has pedestrian rail overpass link from Pioneer Road to Fooks Road. The new OCP supports improvements to cycling routes, trail systems, and safety improvements to existing dike trails. It also includes language that supports sustainable food systems, through community gardens, food production on private property, and farmers markets. A full copy of the new OCP is available at the District of Kent office during business hours, and online at the District website. It will also be made available at the Agassiz Library. Following the June 24 public hearing, council will read the OCP a third time before adoption.

Flood protection projects include HHS Harrison Hot Springs has received funding to help pay for a new pump station. The provincial and federal governments are helping to cover the cost of replacing the Miami River Dike Pump Station. The pump, motor and associated

infrastructure will be upgraded to meet current environmental and design standards, a project earmarked at $1,720,800. The announcement of the funding also mentioned upgrades for flood mitigation in Greendale, Cultus Lake,

Hope, and Nicomen Island, for a total of $5.3 million. “This is critical infrastructure for the safety of our community,” said Harrison Mayor Leo Facio. “While we benefit from living in a spectacular natural setting, there are always

associated risks. This funding enables us to reduce this risk for our residents and visitors coming to Harrison Hot Springs. It is partnerships with the federal and provincial Governments that make these types of projects a reality for small communities.”

Break-in at gas station A time of healing, making new friends Agassiz RCMP are looking for some help in finding who is responsible for damage to a local business. On May 8, just after midnight, a lone male smashed the glass door of the Petro Canada in Agassiz. He did not get anything from the store, which has metal enforcements on its

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Last year, each person on their team walked the lagoon 16-28 times, and one lap around is about 1.1 km. In between their laps, they took turns resting at their tent. In total, their team raised about $8,000 toward the total $32,000 for the event. This year, the event's goal is $35,000 and they're sitting just below $7,000. They are still actively looking

for donations, and encouraging others to take part in the event by starting their own team, walking as an individual, or volunteering their time. The relay begins at 7 p.m. on May 31 and ends at 7 a.m. on June 1. To learn more, search for Harrison Hot Springs Relay for Life, or phone Jenny Souk at 604798-8670. news@ahobserver.com

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5.5 walk begins at the Outdoor Stage area across from Memorial Hall in Harrison Hot Springs. Stay after for refreshments and prizes. Pre register online by visiting defeatdepression.ca and clicking on the locations tab. No registration fee required, however, donations will be happily accepted to benefit the Mood Disorders Society of Canada. Harrison Highlanders and the Samantha Taylor Community singers to perform. Contact Andrea McRae at 604-796-9621 or visit our event page at defeatdepression.ca for more info.

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Kent prisoner found dead in cell Langlet was serving life sentence Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

A man who had just begun serving a life sentence for first degree murder has died at Kent Institution. David Langlet, from Langley, was convicted on Dec. 9 2013, 13 years after Shane Murray Preece was shot dead in a Jeep Cherokee near J.D.'s Family Restaurant in North Surrey. Customers at the restaurant who had stepped outside for a cigarette reported hearing several shots coming from the alley, just before midnight on June 12, 2000. It wasn't until October 2013, after the Surrey RCMP Unsolved Homicide

Unit reopened the case, that police arrested and charged Langlet. Langlet had no possibility of parole for 25 years. Correctional Service Canada said he was found unresponsive in his cell on Friday, May 9, While staff members performed CPR immediately and emergency services were called, Langlet could not be resuscitated. As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the police and the coroner have been notified, and CSC will review the circumstances of the incident. His next of kin have been notified. – with files from Surrey News Leader

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Awards night Two awards were handed out at Monday night’s council meeting in the District of Kent. Utilities operator Daniel Gaudet was awarded the Victor M. Terry Award, being named operator of the year in the excellence in the water and waste community. Judy Lewis, director of financial services, received the Canadian award for financial reporting for 2012 from the Government Finance Officers Association. Both were handed out by Mayor John Van Laerhoven.

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Opinion Ignorance is powerful The pronouncement this week from the World Health Organization that the spread of polio is an “international health emergency” must come as blow to local Rotarians. But rather than deter them, it will likely steel their resolve. They have fought too long and too hard to allow such an insidious disease to regain a foothold. Their challenge, however, is that they are not just fighting an illness, they are fighting ignorance. Polio, by any measure, is a horrible disease. It usually strikes the young. Those it does not kill, it leaves crippled or horribly contorted – both can be a death sentence in the Third World countries where the disease persists. Even those who escape death or disability can face complications years later in life. For most of us, polio is a disease of the past; a memory like typhus, or cholera. But it wasn’t that long ago that the threat of polio gripped this country. It was a time when the slightest hint

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of the disease closed schools and cancelled public events. Parents shuttered their children indoors for fear they might contract the deadly illness. It wasn’t until Jonas Salk introduced the first vaccine in 1951 that North America began to see an ebb in the disease. Soon, through extensive education – and a lot of money – that success was spread internationally. It was only a few years ago that the Rotary Club International, thanks to a massive donation by the Gates Foundation, was predicting the worldwide eradication of the disease in our lifetime. But ignorance is a powerful force. Rather than welcome a tool that could protect their children, the ignorant, angry and fanatical see some devious threat. In countries like Pakistan and Sudan aid workers risk their own lives to vaccinate the innocent. It’s a reminder that while we can vaccinate against a disease, an inoculation against ignorance is still a long way off.

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Farmland holy war falls flat B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – The NDP’s holy war against changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve got nastier last week, as it became clear it was defenders of the status quo who were being mowed down. Ever since legislation was tabled to divide the ALR into two zones, with greater emphasis on social and economic needs to help viability of farms in the Kootenay, Interior and North regions, almost all the protest has been from unaffected areas. And much of it depends on emotion rather than fact. In the legislature, Nanaimo MLA Leonard Krog rose to praise the late Dave Stupich, who birthed the ALR sacred cow as agriculture minister in

1973. Krog likened Stupich to the Biblical Daniel for his bravery in preserving farmland for our children’s children. Cowichan Valley MLA Bill Routley did his signature “jiggery pokery” routine, this time accusing cabinet minister Bill Bennett of being “giddy” at the prospect of paying off his friends with development land. Before he gets too jiggery outside the protection of the legislative chamber, he would be well advised to find some evidence. Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson, who at least represents an area being given broader latitude for secondary uses on farmland, warned of drought in California. The history of this is currently a hot topic in the quasi-religious climate change debate. Meanwhile in the real British Columbia, life and farming go on under the existing farmland protection regime. The largest ALR exclusion in B.C. history took a big step

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forward last week, as a federalprovincial review panel issued its report on the Site C dam proposed for the Peace River. The panel noted that the dam would flood 2,775 hectares of farmland, representing

“This is a classic example of the religious fervor that replaces reason among the southern faithful of the ALR” all seven categories of soil quality. Opponents use a figure about twice that size, as if all the affected land was farmable. The panel accepted that this land, including the small amount of micro-climate bottom land, represents 0.2% of the Peace region’s farm receipts. I would add that’s because what is farmed at all is mostly growing hay, which requires minimum capital

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and labour. “It has potential, to be sure, but its unique and irreplaceable contribution would be for those labour-intensive crops like vegetables, which are not remotely practical in a labourshort region,” the report states. We have to bring in Mexican guest workers to get vegetable and fruit crops off in the Fraser Valley and Okanagan. For a fivemonth growing season in the bush outside Fort St. John? This is a classic example of the religious fervor that replaces reason among the southern faithful of the ALR. And how is the status quo working? Summerland council just voted to swap 80 hectares of flat farmland for 90 hectares further away in the Summerland Hills. The town is on restricted lakeshore terrain and the council wants to increase its urban zone, using the community need provisions that are enhanced by the current legislative amendments. OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.

This was after a loud demonstration organized with the help of a fake grassroots protest machine called LeadNow, complete with slick signs and website. (LeadNow also helped round up anti-pipeline protesters this past weekend.) The media were fooled as usual, but not Summerland council. LeadNow has moved on to lining up people to flood the Agricultural Land Commission with form letters and petitions against Summerland’s plan. The B.C. Agriculture Council, whose board first supported and then objected to the ALR amendments, has clarified its objections. It wants flexibility for secondary uses extended to the prime farmland zones of the Okanagan, Fraser Valley and southern Vancouver Island. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Mailbag Hotel policy makes locals feel unwelcome I am a longtime resident of Harrison Hot Springs. My wife and I participate in many events in Harrison. One of the activities we particularly enjoy is dining out at local restaurants. We try to support the local businesses in Harrison and are frequent patrons of restaurants in the area. The other night my wife an I went to one of the well known hotels for dinner. It is here where we encountered an unusual procedure when we entered the restaurant and were met by a hostess who greeted us at the entrance and asked us for our room number, to which I responded that we were not staying at the hotel and were local residents. The hostess responded with a request for my credit card, which I thought was odd as I have never been asked for my credit card before being seated in a restaurant. I usually pay with a credit card in restaurants but only after being served and eaten our meal and received a

bill. I also make a decision at that time, as to a gratuity and whether I wish to pay by cash or credit card. I feel people should not be forced to hand over their credit card before being seated in any restaurant, never mind a restaurant of an upscale hotel. I decide to go to the front desk to talk a manager. I explained how we were requested to give the hostess at the restaurant our credit card before she could seat us. He was polite but offered no explanation as to why this policy was in effect for non-hotel guests. I told him I thought this was a very poor policy and it must make patrons of their restaurants feel they are not trusted to pay their bills with cash or legitimate credit cards at the end of their meal. I write this letter as a protest of this hotel's policy and procedure and wonder whether any of your readers have experienced anything like this. Garn Misener

Diluted bitumen too dangerous at sea In a letter to this paper Greg Stringham, on behalf of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, makes assertions about the behavior of diluted bitumen (dilbit) in salt water that are at best half-truths. He states that dilbit floats on salt water and that it is no more dangerous at sea than other types of oil. That is wrong. It is more dangerous at sea, and infinitely more so than refined fuels like diesel and gasoline. What Stringham doesn’t mention is that the same report from Environment Canada that he quotes from, goes on to say that dilbit sinks in seawater when sediment is present. Another study by a top U.S. environmental chemist, Jeff Short, says the same. It was filed by the Gitxaala Nation to the National Energy Board in March 2013, so Stringham is well aware of it. That study says animal

and plant matter like plankton, as well as sediment, cause the dilbit to sink. Our entire coast has sediment and plankton in abundance. All our rivers are glacial and full of silt. Plankton is omnipresent, and shallow seas like Hecate Strait throw up huge amounts of sediment from the bottom in storms. Dilbit will sink in our waters if there is a spill and it will harden up like caulking material on beaches and the intertidal zone. The intertidal zone includes large mud flats in the midcoast because the tidal range is more than 20 feet there. How would we ever get them clean again? Stringham also says our Canadian oil industry is interested in the Kitimat refinery idea. That is news to me. I have talked to all the companies and there is no interest whatsoever. That is why I am spearheading the project.  It

Answer in Fort Mac I found David Black's opinion editorial on the eventual destruction of the North Pacific most interesting and timely, considering the Federal Conservative Government's commitment on making a decision on the Northern Gateway Pipeline in June of this year. The idea of building a refinery in Prince Rupert has already been proposed by BC Greenparty MLA Andrew Weaver. Â At the same time the Honorable MLA knows this is still a tragic consequence, and does nothing to answer the real problem of

global warming and environmental destruction. Opting for the lesser of two evils, Dr. Weaver is hoping the powers that be, see that the enormity of the investment involved and the public disdain for pipelining and tankering bitumen will deter them from increasing oil sands production altogether. Personally, and with all due respect, I think the answer lies in Fort McMurray itself. Why not build the refinery right there, then the bitumen never leaves the tar sands. This would also increase the

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will keep dilbit out of tankers and provide an enormous valueadd for B.C. Canada’s oil industry needs a west coast pipeline. Coastal First Nations, the Yinka Dene First Nations, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace, Smithers, the provincial and federal NDP, the federal Liberals, the provincial and federal Green Party, many blue collar unions and the majority of folks in B.C. are against Northern Gateway’s idea of putting dilbit in tankers. A refinery is economically viable. Why is it so hard for our oil industry to see that the way forward is to build a green refinery which will cut greenhouse gases by 50 per cent, create thousands of jobs, generate billions of new annual taxes, and gain acceptance for a safe pipeline? David Black Kitimat Clean, Black Press

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Fraser Health project development nurse Sidney Harper. A devastating bowel disease called necrotizing enterocolitis is much more common in premature babies that are fed formula instead of human breast milk. Mothers in some cases struggle to provide milk or aren’t permitted to as a result of illness or medications they use. Fraser Health plans to open dispensaries at Royal Columbian and Surrey Memorial hospitals to store and provide the donor human milk.

Frances Jones, coordinator of the provincial milk bank at B.C. Women’s, said the aim is to meet all requests for donor milk from the NICUs at Surrey and Royal Columbian. The World Health Organization recommends babies get only breast milk until they’re six months old and that they continue to be breast fed with other nutritious foods added until at least two years. For more information on how to donate see bcwomensmilkbank.ca.

could then build pipelines for distributing refined product, far safer and many times more lucrative. The money you save not building pipelines for bitumen and the cost of not having to

tanker oil back and forth across the ocean, could be used towards refinery construction, which would be around $7 billion dollars. Art Green, Hope

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Entertainment

Artist delves into children’s writing Agassiz Campus Sunday, 10:30 am Kids’ Ministry

Joey Ellis featured artist at Harrison Art Show THE OBSERVER

This weekend marks one of the biggest local art shows, annually drawing in hundreds of visitors over its two-day stretch. This year’s Harrison Art Show will feature 35 different artists, showcasing their best work in the Harrison Memorial Hall. The show runs May 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Each year, one artist is chosen to be featured in the show, and this year will be Joey Ellis. While she is well known for being one of Agassiz’s most talented artists, and has taught many classes over the years to share her talents with others, she has recently ventured off into another artistic direction. She spent two years working writing a children’s book, which she launched late last year. Sir Rafford the Rabbit is a story that opens the

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Joey Ellis launched her first book last fall, and will have copies available at the Harrison Art Show this weekend, where she will be the featured artist.

dialogue on war, and the many scary images that children are exposed through in the media. It also underlines the importance of finding peace in the world, and in our own families and friendships. In addition to writing the story, she

illustrated each page. She’ll have copies of her book for sale this weekend, while exhibiting her artwork. She’ll also be sharing a table with Helen Chernoff Freeman, who was featured in December in the Observer when she

Beautiful music

launched her book, Girl #85. “It’s amazing how many people in Agassiz have gotten involved in writing,” Ellis said. But it’s no surprise that Ellis branched out as an author; as a dedicated Lions member, she’s one

of the area’s busiest volunteers. “Right now, one of the things I’m doing is painting at Logan Manor,” she said, and they are considering putting together a seniors and children’s art show. Recently, she was able to see her brother-in-law create his first painting, at the age of 86. “It’s wonderful,” she said. “It’s really great to see people who have never done anything find that they can create something really nice out of a blank piece of paper. I take great joy in seeing that.” To see what Ellis and others have been creating over the last few years, visit the Harrison Art Show this weekend. “It’s a really good show,” she Ellis said. “It’s one of the better shows around. They have a lot of really good artists that show there, and a wide range of artwork.” news@ahobserver.com

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The Chilliwack Progress is looking for a part-time Substitute Carrier to deliver open routes in the Agassiz/Harrison area, two days per week. Must have a reliable vehicle and be available Wednesdays and Thursdays for approximately 3-4 hours per day.

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David Lindley entertained the crowd at Saturday night’s Harrison Festival Society fundraiser at Harrison Memorial Hall. The annual event included a silent auction, and helps fund the society’s work.

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Domanic CharlieFrancis manned the grill last Friday for an ACE fundraiser at the Agassiz Legion. The school holds regular burger sales to help fund events such as their grad ceremonies.

Judy Pickard FOR THE OBSERVER

In a month’s time, the fifth season of the Agassiz Farm Fresh Market season will be starting. Each year the market has grown and this year is no exception with new and many of the fabulous vendors returning. A variety of vendors will be selling their fresh produce, pies, bread, chicken, eggs, pork, baking, jam, berries, jewelry, sewing, crafts, plants and body care products to name just a portion of some of the product available. We also encourage junior vendors to set up for business. The parking lot of the Agassiz-Harrison Museum will host the market every Thursday afternoon starting June 5. The market runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. right through until Sept. 11. On July 1, we will host a market as part of the Canada Day festivities in Agassiz and we will once

again end of the season at the Agassiz Fall Fair. The market will continue to follow the philosophy of “Make it, Bake it, Grow it” and welcomes and encourages all locals to join as a vendor or as a shopper. Vendor packages can be download off the website, www.agassizfarmsmarket.com. You can either join for the whole season or pick what days work best for you. Phone the market coordinator, Judy, at 604-796-3545 for delivery of a vendor package or get answers to any questions you may have. Buskers are welcome to join the market. Give Judy a phone call if you are interested in attending a market or if you know of some great up and coming talent that would benefit the performer and the market. This season of the Agassiz Farm Fresh market looks like it is shaping up to be a successful one.

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Celebration of life

COMING EVENTS

AGM Fraser Heritage Society is holding it’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday May 29, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at the Harrison Mills Community Hall. For more info call Mel 604-796-0414

Ben Harmsen Saturday, May 24 @ 2pm Agassiz Catholic Church

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APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship for Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline May 31, 2014. Send applications to fbula@langara.bc.ca. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com/our-programs/scholarship

EDUCATION

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Happy 100th Birthday! Please join us in celebrating Vera Striker’s 100th birthday at an open house at the Friendship House.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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Civil Engineering Technologist II 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. Proficiency with electronic survey equipment and AutoCad 3D, plus a valid BC driver’s license a must. Submit resumes by May 30, 2014, 4:30 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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Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889

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The Village’s Drinking Water Assurance Program requires the flushing of water mains throughout the Village. Flushing of water mains is a key component to maintaining the highest level of water quality throughout the distribution system. Water main flushing may cause a brief reduction in pressure, possible sediment and/or discoloration of your tap water; none of which are a health concern. These changes to your tap water are temporary and will dissipate over time. For further information or to report extended low pressure problems or discoloration in your water, please contact the Public Works office at (604) 7962171 ext: 232.

Flushing Schedule May 20 – May 30, 2014

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PUBLIC NOTICE Home Occupation, Licenced Kennel, Off-Street Parking, and Park Recreation and Open Space Zone Amendments What: Public hearing on proposed District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1504, 2014. When: Please join us at 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 26, 2014 when Council will be receiving input from the public on the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments. You can speak in person at the hearing or by providing a written submission to the Director of Development Services, District of Kent, PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 or dkohuch@district.kent.bc.ca before 4:00 p.m., May 26, 2014. Where: The public hearing is to be held in the Centennial Centre of the Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC. What is it? A Zoning Bylaw amendment to address housekeeping items with respect to home occupations and licenced kennels and to include a dwelling unit auxiliary use in the Park, Recreation and Open Space (P2) zone. What are the proposed changes? In general, the proposed changes in the Zoning Bylaw Amendment will: Home Occupation Amendments • provide a construction contractor definition • allow a resident of a property to have a home occupation without being the registered owner • exclude smaller home occupations such as hair salons and home business offices from having to register a Section 219 Covenant • allow for an additional home occupation on lots with specified home occupations that were previously limited to one (1) home occupation • better describe the limitations of a construction contractor office use Licenced Kennels Amendment • remove the requirement to hold a public hearing if proposed kennel is within a zone that allows a kennel use and all requirements are met Off-Street Parking Amendments • correct the maximum amount of non-resident employees for specified home occupations to 4 Park, Recreation and Open Space (P2) Zone Amendment • allow a dwelling unit auxiliary use to accommodate a resident caretaker for security purposes as a stand-alone structure or recreational vehicle Need more info? The bylaw, staff report, and other relevant background material are available for review by the public at the reception desk in the District’s Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) from May 15, 2014 to May 26, 2014 inclusive. You may also contact Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services at 604-796-2235 for more information.

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Do you love your community? Enjoy meeting people? Open daily 10-4, 3hr shifts. Apply today! Meet and greet for Volunteers May 13 @ 2pm Call: 604-796-3545 email: agassizharrisonmuseum @shawbiz.ca

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

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

N SURREY 3 bdrm 15 min Gateway S/T. Freshly painted, L fenced yd, 11/2 bth, 4 appl, quiet area, erly move-in poss. 604-764-0652 glarea@mail.com $1400

Moving Sale!

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

condo quality l bdrm...$650

Furniture, area rugs, bedding & household goods. 778-233-6681

TRANSPORTATION

May 17 & 18 10am - 5 pm

809

1997 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, Aircared ST#575 $1,900. 2001 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, loaded. ST#534 $2,900. 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4 dr, auto, Aircared, ST#573 $2,900. 2001 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto loaded Aircared. ST#518. $3,900. 2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546, $3,900. 2001 KIA SEPHIA, 4 dr sedan, auto. Only 88K ST#493 $3,995 2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. $5,500. 2006 PONTIAC MONTANA. 7 psgr, auto, loaded STK#554. $5,900. 2004 FORD EXPLORER 4 door, 4X4, auto, 7 passenger, fully loaded, ST#470 $7,900. 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, ST#371. $8,900 2009 DODGE AVENGER, 4dr fully loaded. ST#532. $8,900. 2004 HUMMER H2 4 door, auto, 4X4, ST#384. $13,900. 2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4 X 4, loaded. ST#492. $16,900.

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

T. Marlowe Manor

Agassiz

Unfiled Tax Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

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APARTMENT/CONDO

AGASSIZ

GARAGE SALES

AGASSIZ ESTATE SALE SAT. May 17, 9:30-3pm.

SECURITY / ALARM SYSTEMS

RENT TO OWN

700

FURNITURE

551

2007 HONDA GOLD WING 1800, 19,600 Kms, luggage rack and luggage bag, 2 helmets wired with sound system, heated seats and hand grips, GPS. Wired for CB and heated jackets, custom pipes, Rear passenger arm rests. Coffee holder. $15,000, (new $32,000). Located in Abbotsford.

OTHER AREAS

RENTALS

.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

www.paintspecial.com

260

30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666

20 Acres. $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee. Call 866-8825263 Ext. 81 www.sunsetranches.net

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069

203

Abbotsford

PRESA CANARIO puppies - 7/wks. 3 female, 2 male. Vet checked, all shots. Ready. $550. 604-719-3194.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

362

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000

696 Old English Bulldog pups 8wks, all shots,dewormed, vet checked. R.T.G. $2500/obo. 778-903-2993

TRUCKS & VANS KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

851

1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

7306 Martin Rd.

LEGAL SERVICES

MOTORCYCLES

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS

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

PITTBULL Puppies - Purebred. Born March 7th. Great bloodlines. $750-$1500. Call 604-765-0453.

.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052

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TRANSPORTATION

PRESSURE WASHING

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

TRANSPORTATION

PETS

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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MINI - Mid Sized Labradoodles 15lbs-45lbs gvmonsen@telus.net 604-300-2820

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

(778)378-6683

PERSONAL SERVICES

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REAL ESTATE

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, ST#545, $3,900. 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, 82K only. ST# 393. $9,900. 2007 FORD FUSION 4 door auto, loaded, A/cared, ST#321 $6,900 2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, ST#524 $5,900. 2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, h/back, sunroof, auto. ST#366. $9,900. 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, ST#424. $10,900. 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. ST#504. $10,900. 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4 door, auto, low km, only 83K kms, ST#447. $11,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K ST#17. $12,900. 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. $13,900. 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. ST#126. $14,900. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $16,900.

Financing Available www.keytrackautosales.ca

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

CRANE TRUCK DRIVER

Peak Season Professional Hiab Crane Truck Driver We currently require a skilled Professional Truck Driver for our Distribution Dept. On site training in company procedures for successful candidate with the required qualimcations will begin immediately on hire. Our peak season relief Truck Driver will be required to work Monday to Friday regular day shift hours. Some weekend work and nexible hours may be required. The successful candidate must commit to work our peak season demned as June 1st to October 31st. This position may be extended if further work is available. Required Qualimcations: • Class 1 Driver’s license with clean driving abstract provided • Proven ability to use truck and trailer • BC Crane Safe Certimcation • Proven experience and ability to safely use truck mounted Hiab crane • Proven safe work record and excellent attendance • Demonstrated communication, customer service, and connict resolution skills Our Company offers: 1. Attractive wages. 2. Supportive, engaged atmosphere with change minded management group. 3. Company sponsored social activities Please send updated resume including cover letter, references, and current driver’s abstract to: HR@langleyconcretegroup.com Lesser qualimed candidates need not apply

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PETS

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 Chihuahuas tiny teacups ready to go now, 1 male, 1 female. $700 604-794-7347 Collie Doodle (Collie x Poodle) puppies, born Feb 26, specially created ideal family dogs, intelligent, easy to train, good natured, gentle, good with animals and kids, low/no shed for hypo allergenic, will be med. size about 45-50lbs 23-24in tall, will have shots and deworming,females only, black and rare blue merle Raised in the house with kids. $950. Mission, 604-820-4827

autocredit

560

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Wanted: Dead Batteries Cars, Trucks, RV & Equipment Cash buyer Daryl 604 796 2841

810

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot Restless Leg Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour. Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

563 Entlebucher pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. $900 each. 604-795-7662.

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On March 1, 2014, at the 1700 block of Highway 9, Agassiz, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Agassiz RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $870 CAD, on or about 21:15 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada, and was therefore offencerelated property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2121, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will

MISC. WANTED

WANTED: GANDY or equivalent dry fertilizer applicator for potato planter. 12 volt. Call 250-706-9305.

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

REAL ESTATE 625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

AFFORDABLE living - 10 mins north of Hope. $49,000. 1993 Dutchman 35FL with 400 sq ft addition and 400 sq ft covered patio. Low pad rent. Call: (604) 869-7444 or email: mugwap66@hotmail.com

627 Purebred blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $800. 604-308-5665

AUTO FINANCING

ANSWERS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED May - October The Agassiz Harrison Museum

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE SUN Excavation: 5 tonne dump truck, 4 tonne track loader, 5 tonne excavator. Call/text 604-864-1763 or 604-226-4456. Visit our website at www.sunexcavation.ca

PETS

May 15, 2014

VOLUNTEERS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Sudoku

163

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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1.800.910.6402

be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

16 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, May 15, 2014

COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING MAY 2014

BURNING BAN IS IN EFFECT TUESDAY, MAY 20, 12:01 P.M. THROUGH TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 ALL OPEN BURNING IS PROHIBITED All outdoor wood burning is banned. Only propane, gas or charcoal is permitted. Campfires are permitted outside the downtown core

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. For additional information please visit our website at www.district.kent.bc.ca ISSUED BY: Local Assistant Fire Commissioner DISTRICT OF KENT For More Information Please Contact:

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING

May 26, 2014 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing (Bylaw No. 1504) Followed by Regular Council Meeting

Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall

NEW LOOK FOR PROPERTY TAX NOTICES The District of Kent converted to a new financial information system effective January 2014. The new system has allowed the District to improve our property tax notices by making them easier to read and understand. The notices will be mailed out early in June. You are encouraged to contact our office at 604-796-2235 if you have any questions. Please note the tax due date is July 15, 2014.

Agassiz Fire Department 604-796-2614 or District of Kent Municipal Hall 604-796-2235

Mayor Van Laerhoven and Chief Seymour are pleased to have their communities selected as one of six pairings out of 280 applicants from across Canada to participate in a joint Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI).

PUBLIC NOTICE

Help us Create a Bright New Future for Kilby Mayor Van Laerhoven extends an invitation to any interested area resident with a passion in marketing, tourism, and recreation to be part of our team to help develop the future of the Kilby Historic Site. More specifically, you are invited to submit your name as a volunteer to be considered as a Board Member for the Fraser Heritage Society. Please submit your desires as to why you want to participate on the Board and how your entrepreneurship background and training can contribute to the success of the Society. Along with some of the existing Board members, you will be helping to create a new vision for Kilby. The Fraser Heritage Society works on behalf of the District to provide: • A quality heritage tourism experience; • Guidance to the Site Manager on future direction; • Approval of operational and financial plans; • Policy development that support the site operation. For more information on this exciting opportunity please go to the District website at: http://www.district.kent.bc.ca or call Councillor Lorne Fisher at 604-796-9742 or Kerry Hilts at 604-796-2235. We thank all those participants who apply in-advance, and unfortunately only those participants short listed will be contacted. Applications are being accepted until May 23, 2014 Submissions may be given in confidence to: District of Kent c/o Fraser Heritage Society Board Recruitment P.O. Box 70, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0

Agassiz Bottle Depot Ltd.

604-796-3653 7659 Industrial Way, Agassiz

CEDI is a joint initiative of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Cando (the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers) that will work with Kent and Seabird to increase our capacity for joint community economic development planning. CEDI aims to improve the economic prosperity of participating municipalities and adjacent First Nations through joint community economic development planning. Over the next two and half years our pairing will be working on the following initiatives: • Logging and employment opportunities • Emergency Evacuation Route • Salmon Enhancement, long-term gravel extraction and river management protection • Business Plan for Fish Hatchery and Tourism initiatives For more information on these exciting initiatives, please call Kerry Hilts 604-796-2235 (District of Kent) or Kimberley Lessard 604-796-6939 (Seabird Island Band).

Mayor Van Laerhoven Chief Seymour

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