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There are some exciting new artists coming to the Ranger Station Art Gallery. The Kent Harrison Arts Council is pleased to show the work of M.A. Tateishi (Mary Anne) for the upcoming month, and will also introduce their new artist in residence, Aimée Henny Brown. As September’s featured artist, M.A.Tateishi will display brand new work, none of which has been exhibited before. The concept for the show is “every part of the buffalo,” which she says refers to the idea that the First Nations people wasted nothing when they hunted. Her excavation paintings in particular, three of which will be on display in Harrison, take months to complete, as they require painting on paper layers, one atop the other. “When I tear away the layers, I end up with a painting on the wall and a piece of textured paper in my hand,” says Tateishi. “This art is simple, bright, and sunny.” The show will also include some prints, which offers people an inexpensive way to begin collecting art. Tateishi says she is inspired by all things visual, such as a colorful billboard or the stark contrast between a lime sweater tossed on an orange chair. Since she works in layers, she considers her work like many paintings combined into one, with the vibrant world around her serving as a kick-start for her imagination. “When I tear back my layers, I’m never sure what the final piece will look like,” says Tateishi. “This random quality is what the human eye likes, since our gaze passes over the perfect.” This is Tateishi’s first show outside of a big city, and because of that she is particularly excited to showcase her work to Harrison. “Abstract art allows everyone to have his or her own reaction,” she says. “I notice that we are hardwired to look for objects and stories in the art, but that is what the

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Country star Aaron Pritchett is headlining the entertainment lineup at Brigade Days next weekend. Local artist Roger Dalton and guitarist Jerry Doucette will kick off the Friday night lineup at the Sixth Avenue Sports Bowl along with Vancouver’s country-rock band Me and Mae, who are currently on tour across Canada promoting their debut album Off the Rails. Pritchett will then take

to the stage with his high energy set, featuring hits like Hold My Beer, Lets Get Rowdy, New Frontier, and Suntan City. “We wanted to go as big as we could this year and he was there for us,” said Jeff Smith, president of the Brigade Days committee. “We’re trying to grow the festival. The more participants we get to the festival, the more money it provides for the upcoming years and we hope to expand it. We knew that booking an act like (Aaron Pritchett) would attract people from out of town into Hope.” The Sports Bowl gates open at 5 p.m. on Sept. 5 and there will be a Brigade Days opening ceremony prior to the concert starting at about 7 p.m. Mike Barker will light up the sky with a fireworks show following the concert Saturday (Sept. 6) kicks off at 10 a.m. with

the annual parade along Wallace Street. Hope Community Services will be collecting nonperishable food items for the food bank along the route. Hope Motorsports Group presents 4x4 and mini stock races on Saturday at the Sports Bowl, as well as a demolition derby and mini stock races on Sunday (Sept. 7). The action gets underway at 1 p.m. both days. In Sixth Avenue Park, there will be a beer garden, gold panning demonstrations with Yukon Dan, sheep and duck herding, and a BMX and skateboarding exhibition throughout the weekend. The Golden Agers Club is providing bingo from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday at the curling rink as well as a pancake breakfast Sunday morning. A free concert on Saturday night at the Sports Bowl will fea-

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ture Robert Roland. On Sunday afternoon, there will be a magic show with Gary Savard at the fairgrounds and a free swim at the rec centre. A raffle draw will close the weekend festivities on Sunday. A quad, home theatre system, and $1,000 travel voucher are up for grabs. New to Brigade Days this year is activities in Memorial Park on Saturday, running from 12-5 p.m. The Aldergrove Thunderbird Fast Draw Club will be putting on a show and there will be booths promoting outdoor activities in the area. There will also be inflatable games from Vancouver’s Partyworks, including the big red balls featured in the TV show Wipeout, a giant fire truck slide and maze. All games are $1 with a Brigade Days wristband or $2 without. Bucky the Beaver will be in the park as well, courtesy of Fraserway RV, with kids games and activities. On Saturday night, there will be an outdoor movie in Memorial Park by the bandshell starting at about 8:30 p.m. Popcorn and pop will be handed out by the Hope Legion. The two-pitch softball

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tournament, in memory of Caesar Soares, will also run throughout the weekend at the Sixth Avenue and C.E. Barry school ball diamonds. Fourteen teams from Hope, Agassiz, Chilliwack and Abbotsford will play a minimum of four games starting on Friday. The finals will take place on Sunday and cash prizes will be awarded to the top four teams. “We’re trying to provide the best bang for your buck,” said Smith. “There’s tons of family fun. We’re trying to make sure we have something for everyone.” Brigade Days wristbands provide entry into all the events. They are available in advance at Romano’s, Pharmasave, Fields, Blue Moose, Lordco, Shelly’s Hair Stop, Canyon Cable, Toy’s Pharmacy, Gardner GM, Hope Signcrafters, Hair Trends and Jimmy’s Pub in Agassiz. Reserved seating for the Friday night concert is also available for $30. For more information about the 46th annual Brigade Days, visit hopebrigadedays.com.

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Village of Harrison Hot Springs 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

RCMP looking for missing person Agassiz RCMP are requesting the assistance of the general public in finding Roxane Desiree Landman, who was reported missing from Agassiz on Aug. 31. Landman was last seen on Aug. 30, leaving her residence in her 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche pickup truck, with British Columbia license plate HW 0056. Â She has not been heard from or seen since. Landman is 54 years old and is described as about 5 foot 7 inches, shoulder length dyed blonde hair, with highlights, that would either be worn down or in a braid.Â

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Landman is 120 pounds, has blue eyes, wears glasses, she has tattoos on her arms and neck.Â â€œIf anyone has information concerning Roxane Landman, we need to hear from them,â€? said Cst. Ashley St. Germaine.Â â€œWe are concerned for her well-being,Â she may be in need of medical treatment.â€?Â Anyone having knowledge of Landman is asked to contact Agassiz RCMP at 604-796-2211, reference Agassiz file 2014-29686, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS).

Motorcyclist dies in Mt. Woodside collision A Langley man died of his injuries following a collision on Mt. Woodside on Labour Day. RCMP said the man was driving a motorcycle west on the Lougheed Hwy. The motorcyclist, age 27, failed to negotiate one of the turns on the hill and entered the

eastbound lane where he collided with an oncoming car. The driver of the car, a Chilliwack man, was uninjured in the crash. However, the driver of a second motorcycle was injured in the multiple vehicle collision. He had non-life-threatening

injuries and was taken to Chilliwack General Hospital for treatment. The accident happened just after 4 p.m. on the holiday Monday. The highway remained closed in both directions for several hours, and Fraser Valley Traffic Services is investigating the

collision. They are also requested assistance from the RCMP's Integrated Collision Analyst Reconstructionist Services (ICARS)Â and the BC Coroners Service. No name will be released of the man who died, at the request of his family.

Cops for Cancer training to hit the road in September More than 100 police officers and emergency services personnel will slip into spandex, strap on their helmets and hit the road next month as part of the the annual Cops for Cancer cycling tours to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research. A total of 107 cyclists will participate in four different tours that will visit businesses and schools from Fort St. John in the province's north to the southernmost reaches of Vancouver Island. â€œFor more than 15 years, communities throughout the Fraser Valley have welcomed us, hosting events that we look forward to each year,â€? says rider Trevor Sales, the team captain for the Tour de Valley, which takes riders from Tsawwassen to Boston Bar. â€œItâ€™s hard to describe the feeling when you see the lengths people go to, welcoming and supporting the riders, because they too believe that no child should have to face cancer.â€?

In addition to the Tour de Valley, the Tour de Rock will cover Vancouver Island, the Tour de North will travel through northern British Columbia from Prince

â€œItâ€™s hard to describe the feeling when you see the lengths people go to . . . because they too believe that no child should have to face cancerâ€? Trevor Sales George to Prince Rupert (with a stop in Kitimat), and the Tour de Coast will journey around Greater Vancouver and up to Powell River and Pemberton.

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While the rides begin in September, the cyclists are already in the midst of their fundraising and training efforts. On Sunday, for example, the Tour de Valley riders embarked on a 160-kilometre ride beginning and ending in Abbotsford. â€œAll Cops for Cancer riders take part in rigorous training,â€? says Allan Mugford, Fraser Valley regional director for the Canadian Cancer Society. â€œBut what they can never prepare for is the emotional impact of seeing a child with cancer and the toll it takes on their entire family.â€? The Cops for Cancer campaign runs through September, with money raised going to fund leading edge cancer research and support programs operated by the Canadian Cancer Society like Camp Goodtimes. The ride is expected to tour through Agassiz on Sept. 27. Visit Copsforcancerbc.ca or at Facebook. com/CopsforCancerBC to learn more about the ride, or to donate.

NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs that nominations for the offices of:

Mayor â€“ 1 person to be elected Councillors â€“ 4 persons to be elected will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: Harrison Hot Springs Village Office 495 Hot Springs Road Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 By fax to: 604-796-2192

From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014 (Excluding statutory holidays and weekends) From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014

By email to: info@harrisonhotsprings.ca Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by: 4:30 pm on Friday October 17, 2014 Nomination forms are available at the front reception of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs Office from Friday, August 22, 2014 to the close of the nomination period. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: x Canadian citizen; x 18 years of age or older on general voting day Saturday, November 15, 2014; x resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and x not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS Beginning September 30, 2014, until the close of general voting for the election on Saturday, November 15, 2014, a copy of the list of registered electors will be available for public inspection, at the Harrison Hot Springs Village Office located at 495 Hot Springs Road, during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Before inspecting the list, a person must sign a statement that they will not inspect the list or use the information included in the list except for the purposes of Part 3 â€“ Electors and Elections of the Local Government Act. An elector may request that their address or other information about them be omitted from or obscured on the list of electors. OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00 pm on October 10, 2014. An objection must be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs and can only be made on the basis that a person whose name appears on the list of electors has died or that a person whose name appears on the list of electors is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Debra Key, Chief Election Officer 604-796-2171 Barbara Ten Bos, Deputy Chief Election Officer 604-819-5845

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viewer brings to the work. If someone comes away feeling happy or energized, that would be perfect.” Also showing her work is new artist in residence, Aimée Henny Brown, who is excited to use the history of Harrison and Agassiz to inspire her work over the next year. “I’m looking forward to hearing stories, meeting local community members, and expanding my understanding of the area,” says Brown. “I am a research hound, so I tend to let the exploration phase of my studio work really guide the final results – process is paramount.” Brown hopes people are able to experience her work through their

senses. From hand bound books, drawings, printed matte, installations and performances, she tends to investigate the site she is working with in order to bring the art, and the feelings it provokes, to the forefront. “The sounds and scents, geography, topography and history of a place become very important to determining what will happen in my artistic practice,” says Brown, who will use Harrison as her backdrop and inspiration for the next year. Opening reception for Tateishi's show will be held on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. The show will include a chance to meet the new artist in residence, Aimée Henny Brown.

The Ranger Station Art Gallery set to feature new artists M.A.Tateishi and Aimée Henny Brown. Tateishi’s work is abstract, such as the untitled piece above.

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Have you participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? To answer, go to the Home page of our website: www.ahobserver.com

2014. In modern times, many of us are goofing off for the sake of a YouTube clip anyway, so we might as well do it for a good cause. This summer’s donations are a hundred-fold beyond anything the ALS society has ever seen. A lot of people have had some laughs dumping ice water on their head, but for most, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge isn’t just a thoughtless stunt. There is no cure for ALS, but researchers right here in B.C., at the University of British Columbia, could be close to a breakthrough. And our silly stunts could make a difference. All it takes a bucket of ice water, a cheque, good intentions and hope. (To see the Observer's Ice Bucket Challenge video, visit us on Facebook.)

Black Press has poured itself into the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, the viral sensation that has so far raised more than $100 million for research and awareness of the deadly, degenerative disease. If you didn't get nominated for the challenge, why not take it anyway? You’ll be cool if you do it, in more ways than one. Most of us, by now, have seen our Facebook friends or celebrities participating in what has been a wildly successful fundraiser for ALS societies around the world. The concept is simple and fun – douse yourself with a bucket of ice water, make a donation to your local ALS society, and challenge three others to do the same. The ice bucket challenge has been exactly the right kind of fundraiser for the summer of

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Bleak summer for coastal ferry remake B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – There was an uproar in the B.C. legislature this spring when Transportation Minister Todd Stone went ahead with $19 million in cuts to lowusage coastal ferry routes. The plan had been laid out in detail before last year’s election. It targeted sailings where ridership was in the low teens or even single digits. On some sailings the Transport Canadamandated crew outnumbered the passengers. Despite the cries of doom, most of the sailing reductions have been managed – with one glaring exception. The Discovery Coast Circle Tour route saw its ferry from Port Hardy to Bella Coola replaced, using the smallest vessel

in the BC Ferries fleet, the opendecked Nimpkish. This move wasn’t a direct response to low usage, a chronic issue with some of the minor route sailings along the coast. It was to avoid ordering a replacement for the Queen of Chilliwack, which sailed directly between Port Hardy and Bella Coola. This summer the first leg was consolidated with the Northern Expedition, the vessel that replaced the doomed Queen of the North on the Inside Passage run up to Prince Rupert. At Bella Bella, after a layover of a couple of hours, the Nimpkish took over with space for 16 standard vehicles on its deck and a midnight arrival time in Bella Coola. The direct route had been mainly used by European tourists, who sailed from the Lower Mainland to Victoria, drove the length of the Island, ferried to Bella Coola and drove

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through the rugged Chilcotin to Williams Lake and back down south to complete the circle tour. The new route incorporated stops in remote outposts Ocean Falls and Shearwater, making it

“A survey by Bella Coola Valley Tourism in midsummer found most operators losing business, from 10 to 90 per cent” even longer. Warnings came early. “That’s where 90 per cent of the [BC Ferries] money is being lost, on the milk runs, and that’s the part they are keeping,” Petrus Rykes, a tourism operator at Anahim Lake for 40 years, said in March. “The part they’ve cancelled was at 70 per cent

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capacity, the second highest of all the fleet routes.” Reports of a bad slump have come to pass. The changes meant bookings couldn’t be made until April, too late for most international travelers. A survey by Bella Coola Valley Tourism in mid-summer found most operators losing business, from 10 to 90 per cent. A bus tour of Canadian seniors heading west from Williams Lake was terminated after 14 years. One tourism operator on Highway 20 is considering closing down. Stone and his family took the new route themselves in early August, with the minister offering sunny reports on his blog. Stone summed up his experience this way: “At the end of the day, my assessment is that the Nimpkish is a good tourism product if tourists are made fully aware as to the type of service it provides. If correct OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.

expectations are set, I believe the Nimpkish can be marketed as a valuable tourism component of the Discovery Coast Circle Tour. “The decision to do this rests squarely on the shoulders of the tourism industry and tourism operators who need to decide whether or not they want this service to work, to grow and to be viable in order to capture a share of the thousands of international tourists looking for exactly the kind of adventure the Nimpkish provides.” Got that, Discovery Coast tourism folks? If this milk run doesn’t work next year, it will be your fault. Heck, the Nimpkish has free snacks and drinks for your 10-hour voyage, much of it in the dark. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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The annual parade starts at 10 a.m. and works its way along Pioneer Avenue from the downtown core to the fairgrounds.

Catch the shuttle to the fair Summer’s winding down and the fields of the Fraser Valley are ripe with corn which means it must be time for the Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival. Prospera Credit Union is supporting the Agassiz Agricultural and Horticultural Association as the fair celebrates its 110th anniversary. As the fair’s platinum spon-

sor, Prospera is providing a free shuttle to the fair on Saturday. The shuttle will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. making a loop from Agassiz Christian Reformed Church, to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, to the Agassiz United Church and then on to the fair. There is free parking at all three churches. Staff volunteers from the credit

union’s Agassiz and Chilliwack Branches also run the Corn Bank at the fair and Prospera is the main stage sponsor on Saturday. For more information about what’s happening at the fair this year, visit www.agassizfallfair.com. For a map of the shuttle route, see page 11.

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On behalf of the Directors of the Agassiz Agricultural and Horticultural Association, I welcome you to the 110th Agassiz Fall Fair and 66th Corn Festival. The first fair was held in 1901 and in 2014 we are celebrating the 110th version of our famous fair. A major accomplishment for our area’s residents. As well we have attendees that travel many kilometres to enjoy the best barbequed chicken and corn and as well see the many activities. This year we are highlighting the honey bee. The honey bee is responsible for pollinating many of the crops that produce our food and is an example to us all in what it is like to be a busy little bee. There will be information on just how the bee makes honey, wax and increases the production of our crops. The blueberry pie eating was so popular last year there will be another chance to see how fast people can get their pie and eat it as well. The “Poultry in Motion” trailer explains everything you wanted to know about chickens. Enjoy the Farmer's Market and all the exhibits. A new feature in the “Kid's Zone” is the zucchini races – see how fast your zucchini can race down the track (zucchinis and the wheels are provided). Our entry section and 4-H animal displays will let you see the dedication and hard work of the exhibitors. We have the best Midway in the area with lots of rides

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Victoria Brookes is the president of the Agassiz Agricultural and Horticultural Association.

for everyone to enjoy. That is just a sampling of our many activities and things to see. Our Fair provides an opportunity to be with family and friends, enjoy entertainment and learn about how your food is produced. The Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival – a honey of a deal. See you at the Fair! Victoria Brookes President, Agassiz Agricultural & Horticultural Association

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4-H program earns Century Farm Award Youth club started 100 years ago through Department of Agriculture In celebration of 100 years of preparing young British Columbians with agriculture learning and leadership, the B.C. government is presenting B.C. 4-H with $87,000 in funding and a Century Farm Award. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick made the announcement last month at the 115th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition in Armstrong. The funding grant will support B.C. 4-H programs that help build youth development and leadership in local B.C. 4-H clubs throughout the province. Originally known as Boys and Girls clubs, B.C. 4-H started in 1914 with more than 200 young people participating in competitions sponsored by the Department of Agriculture. The program originally focused on potatofarming activities and soon after expanded to include popular projects involving poultry, swine, beef and dairy. Non-agricultural projects

such as arts and crafts were added in the late 1970s as more young British Columbians outside farming communities joined the program. Today, more than 2,000 young people between the ages of six and 21 years are actively involved in the program in British Columbia. The four Hs stand for head, heart, hands and health, and B.C. 4-H inspires its members to become well-balanced leaders of their communities both as kids and adults. Century Farm Awards honour agricultural organizations that have been active for 100 years. The Century Farm award program was created in 1994 to mark the centennial of the Ministry of Agriculture. “The B.C. 4-H program is devoted to our young people and introducing them to the agricultural community. I look forward to continuing our partnership with 4-H as youth programs continue to grow and more young British

Columbians take an interest in expanding their knowledge about farming and agriculture. It’s an honour to present the Century Farm Award to an organization that has supported farmers and their families for 100 years,” said Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick. Kevin Rothwell, manager or B.C. 4-H added that “B.C. 4-H is honoured to receive the Century Farm award. Generations of British Columbians have benefited from the 4-H program. Our members, alumni and volunteers have made a lasting contribution to B.C. agriculture and their communities.” 4-H Clubs have been celebrating the milestone throughout the year. To learn more about becoming a 4-H member, speak with any of the club members at the Agassiz Fall Fair as they tend to their projects. Or, visit the main program’s website online at /www.bc4h.bc.ca/ aboutus.

JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Eleven-year-old Dayton Thomas of the Agassiz Rainbow 4H Club lays with her six-month-old Yorkshire X, Varken at the 104th annual fair at the PNE. The annual summer event features a wide range of 4H displays.

4H keeps kids busy during fall fair Farming can be fun, especially when you surround yourself with like-minded friends. This year's 4-H displays and demonstrations will take place in and around the pavilion, starting early in the morning. There will be a 4H Horse Show featuring showmanship and Western equitation, 4H Dairy showmanship, rabbit judging, calf

placings, and a 4H dog show all between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and noon. The afternoon will include poultry judging, a goat obstacle, the llama show halter and showmanship, sheep shearing demonstrations, and the swine show. The Chilliwack Drill Team will perform in the riding ring at 2 p.m. To learn more about 4-H, speak with any member during the fall fair.

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EVENT SCHEDULE Master of Ceremonies - Sylvia Pranger

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• Delicious hot buttered corn on the cob • Hamburgers • Hot dogs • BBQ chicken • Beverages Corn donated by Sparkes Corn Barn

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

WELCOME ADDRESS

4:00 p.m.

Introduction of Platform Guests (Outdoor Stage)

Agricultural Hall opens ‘til 9 p.m. $2.50 admission Midway opens

4H Calf placings (Cattle Show Ring)

5:00 p.m.

Beer Garden

4H Dog show

6:00 p.m.

“The Magic of the Mind” Comedy Hypnosis by Lee Dyson (Outdoor Stage)) Sponsored by Mertin Auto Group

9:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

Free Shuttle from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Leaves from Agassiz Christian Reformed Church parking lot (7452 Morrow Rd.), then to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church parking lot (7249 Morrow Rd.), then to Agassiz United Church parking lot(6860 McCaffrey Rd.) then to the Fair! 4H Horse Show - Showmanship, Western Equitation until mid afternoon (Outside Ring)

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Sheep shearing 3:30 p.m. Goat Milking Contest (Outdoor Stage) - Courtesy of Agassiz Goat Dairy Farm 4:00 p.m.

“The Rosie Ribbonstar Show” Kids Zone (Diamond #2) sponsored by Rimex 4H Goat Obstacle (Outside Ring) 12:45 p.m. Corn Husking (Outdoor Stage) Corn donated by Sparkes Corn Barn 1:00 p.m.

Afternoon Tea in the Lion’s Den (Agricultural Hall)

4H Poultry judging

12:30 p.m. Antique Tractor Pull sponsored by Star 98.3 & Country 107.1

BMX Bike Show sponsored by the Agassiz Harrison Observer Logging demo

4:30 p.m.

“Acoustic pop/rock music by Adam Briscoe”

5:15 p.m.

“Essence of Elvis” Tribute to Elvis by Jeff Bodner (Outdoor Stage)

7:00 p.m.

Beer Garden Music by Just Smokin

7:30 p.m.

Auction of exhibits from Hall display (Agricultural Hall)

MIDWAY OPENS (until 8 p.m.) BMX Bike Show sponsored by the Agassiz Harrison Observer Llama Show Halter & Showmanship (Outside Ring) 4H Sheep judging (Outside Ring) Sheep Shearing demo

10:30 a.m. Agricultural Hall Opens

Logging demo Bingo by AH Lions Club 1:15 p.m.

“Essence of Elvis” Tribute to Elvis by Jeff Bodner (Outdoor Stage)

1:30 p.m.

4H Swine show

2:00 p.m. “The Rosie Ribbonstar Show” Kids Zone (Diamond #2) sponsored by Rimex

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3:00 p.m.

Creative Outlet Dance Studio (Outdoor Stage)

Images Dance Studio (Outdoor Stage)

4H Dairy Showmanship, Jr. & Sr. (Outside Ring)

OFFICIAL OPENING and

Logging demo

Legion Pipe Band (Outdoor Stage)

Beer Garden opens

PARADE MOVES OFF led by colour parties of Royal Canadian Legion

11:00 a.m. “O CANADA” sung by Jeff Bodner

BMX Bike Show sponsored by the Agassiz Harrison Observer

All Stage Entertainment sponsored by

10:00 a.m. 4H Rabbit judging (Pavilion)

Kids Zone - pony rides, mini golf, zucchini races, bouncy castle, petting zoo until 5 p.m. sponsored by Rimex

2:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Prospera Credit Union.

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FAIRGROUNDS 1 Main Gate 2 Agri Hall Exhibits 3 Centre Stage 4 BBQ 5 Lions Bingo 6 Beer Garden 8 Logging Display

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Agassiz Fall Fair

Hypnotist, Elvis and more on main stage There’s always something entertaining happening on stage during the Agassiz Fall Fair, and the show is always suitable for the whole family. Friday’s stage show starts with a fascinating show featuring hypnotist Lee Dyson, followed by Agassiz’s own Adam Briscoe. Regulars to the fair have been watching Briscoe develop as a performer over the past several years, from a young singer in high school to the musician he’s become. Then on Saturday, the stage is home to everything from the opening ceremonies and the crowing of the Corn King or Queen, to the annual goat milking competition. Participants come from every walk of life to test their skills, with hilarious results. Entertainers to take the stage Saturday include Jeff Bodner’s Essence of Elvis tribute, the Legion Pipe Band, dancers from Images and Creative Outlet, Adam Briscoe, and more. And on Saturday night, adults can catch the group Just Smokin’ in the beer gardens. Of course there is entertainment all around the fairgrounds, with something for everyone. Kids will love to watch the BMX Bike show, while dads won’t want to miss the logging demonstrations. Other highlights include Rosie Ribbonstar, wheelbarrow races, logging demonstrations, a pie eating competition, and of course, the exhibits in the Agricultural Hall. For times and locations of all events, see the schedule on page 10.

Jeff Bodner (above) returns to the stage as Elvis at this year’s Agassiz Fall Fair, along with the very popular hypnotist Lee Dyson (left).

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The midway is back this year, offering kids of all ages a chance to unwind.

Tickets and more

LIONS FALL FAIR BINGO FRIDAY 5 TIL 9 SATURDAY NOON TO 5 OBSERVER FILE PHOTO

Fundraiser to support our community efforts.

Admission to the Ag Hall on Friday is $2.50, and there’s an auction of the unclaimed exhibits on Saturday night at 7 p.m.

Enjoy the Fair! Museum • Gift Shop • Cafe

Admission to the fair is free on Friday. On Saturday, admission is $6 for an adult in advance, and $8 at the gate. For children ages six to 11, admission is $3. Children under six are free. Admission does not include a pass for the midway rides, which are being operated by West Coast Amusements. Admission to the Agricultural Hall on Friday night, to view the displays is $2.50. There is no fee to enter the hall on Saturday. Remember that when the Ag Hall closes on Saturday night at 7 p.m., an auction of the exhibits begins shortly after. Exhibition winners can claim their prizes at the fair office during the fair. Parking and the shuttle are free.

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Agassiz Fall Fair

Agassiz’s corn coronation Finding a Corn King or Queen is a scientific adventure, and not a decision that’s made lightly. It takes a lot of research to pin down the very best crops. Every year, about 15 farmers will enter their crops into the contest and the corn is studied by scientists from Ag Canada. The judges visit each farm and look at the crops’ appearance, the height of the corn stalks, weed control, and more. They also take a few strips of the field and count how many plants are in each row, taking careful note of how the corn is populated. The better the yield, the closure a farmer is to becoming the next year’s Corn King, or Queen. Corn facts • Up to 75% of all grocery items contain corn in some processed form. Some products that may have corn as an ingredient include: candies, ketchup, soft drinks, ink, latex paint, spark plugs, tire, wallpaper, varnish, dog food, ice cream, chewing gum,

Then, they’ll actually take a few cobs of corn back to them at the research station, to judge the cobs individually for quality. The crowning of the Corn King or Queen takes place on Saturday on the main stage at 11:15 a.m. The title of Corn King isn’t the only corn related fun at the fair. Each year features a corn shucking contest for the kids, where they can win prize such as ride coupons. That takes place on the main stage at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday. And it wouldn’t really be the fair without the fresh cooked corn and barbecued chicken, all made on site by a dedicated bunch of volunteers. margarine, mayonnaise, yogurt. • An ear of corn has an average of 80 kernels. • Corn is grown in every continent except Antarctica. • Corn is a person’s best friend. It’s the best listener (has a good ear) and never talks back!

March past

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A young boy watches pipers march by on Pioneer Avenue last year, with the backdrop for the Wayward Pines TV show production behind him.

Fall Fair facts • The Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival is run by a non-profit group called the Agassiz Agricultural and Horticultural Association. • The first Agassiz Fall Fair was held in 1901. • The Kent Agricultural and Horicultural Association was incorporated on Nov. 16, 1899. The name was offically changed on Aug.

20, 1914 to the Agassiz Agricultural and Horticultural Association. • The association's primary function is to protect and advance agricultre, horticulture and fruit growing interests in the District of Kent. • The event is always held on the second Saturday after Labour Day. • This year's theme is the Honey Bee. • In 2007 the first Corn Queen, Michelle Stuyt, was crowned after 58

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years of Corn Kings. Last year's Corn King was Nathan Hertgers. • The present Agricultural Hall was built in two phases; the kitchen (1983) and the auditorium (1987). • Hundreds of volunteers are needed to put on the Fall Fair and Corn Festival. • Average annual attendance is 10,000. • For six years, the event has won the Fair of the Year title from the BC Association of Agricultural Fairs & Exhibitions.

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Mailbag Lack of microphone at public hearing a problem Being new residents in the area, we attended our first public hearing, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Harrison Mills Community Hall. Holding such an important FVRD public hearing in mid-August, during a high vacation time period and being the warmest time of year, left us with the feeling that public attendance was curtailed because of the poor scheduling. Because of the lack of a microphone many people in the audience, especially those at the back of the hall, did not hear the verbal submissions well, if at all. Even ourselves, who sat in the front row, did not hear a good portion of the quieter verbal submissions. We're sure many persons left early because of having to strain to listen. Considering the importance of the issue, in reality, being the extraction of water and the increasing interest in the selling of it for profit, we feel that the FVRD staff were lacking in their duty by not making sure people could be properly heard . . . after all it was titled a public 'hearing'. We were surprised that not all seven board members were present. It gave us the impression that those missing members were partial to the rezoning, having already made their up their minds by not taking into consideration the

varied view points expressed during that meeting. For the FVRD board members to go ahead and vote on such an important issue indirectly involving water extraction, at this time, before the province has the new B.C. Water Sustainability Act, in place sometime next spring, is acting in haste, we feel, and leaves us with the question . . . why so fast? Since the applicant stated, at the meeting, that if he didn't get the rezoning approval, he would then build a water bottling facility elsewhere. That would mean he could still continue extracting his 25,000 gallons of water per day from his property (and possibly have that amount increased if the re-zoning goes through), trucking the water off site to be processed, while his water bottling facility is under construction elsewhere. Therefore there would be no disruption to his present bulk water business, as it would be if he were to begin building the new facility on his present property. Two points that we made note of could not/were not answered by the FVRD staff at that meeting. First, when do water licenses come up for renewal? The meeting focus was on the construction of a water bottling facility in an ecosensitive area that would

Local connection to White House burning There has been a recent fuss in the media about the British celebrating the burning of Washington's White House on Aug. 24, 1814 (200 years ago). There is a strong local connection. Our local Agassiz family was granted a coat of arms containing a burning torch in recognition of the efforts of the British officer, Lewis Agassiz, in burning down the White House and much of Washington in retaliation for the burning of Canada`s parliament at York. His son, Lewis Nunn Agassiz, came here from England and founded the town

of Agassiz. Though not large, the Swiss-English Agassiz family has left its mark in the realms of science (Lake Agassiz), watchmaking (Longines), military and religion. Even beer drinkers should appreciate the fact that Agassiz pioneered the production of hops in B.C. The municipality is called the "District of Kent" in recognition of the English origins of that crop in the County of Kent, often called "the Garden of England". We should be proud that the town is named after such a distinguished family. John Allen Harrison and Agassiz

have to be re-zoned, changing the OCP from Institutional to Resource Industrial. We expected that the FVRD would be well-educated on the subject of water as the issue of water is at the forefront in the province and goes hand-in-hand with the bottling of it, in our opinion. The other point expressed, by a member of the audience, stated as a fact that the extraction of great amounts of water from the area's aquifer may cause nearby slope erosion and/or slides, causing severe damage to both the surrounding surface water

and properties. The staff 's answer, in our opinion, was that the FVRD staff will make sure that the 8,000 sq. ft. water bottling facility would ha ve adequately built found ations to survive such an event. It was obvious, in our opinion, that the staff member addressing the statement was not prepared to expand on the original concern as presented. Water is the new gold! Precious B.C. water should never be considered a commodity, in our opinion. Respectfully, W. & M. Sikorra South Lake Errock

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NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of School District No.78 (FraserCascade) that nominations for the offices of: Trustees (7 total) 3 - Agassiz-Harrison Electoral Area 3 - Hope Electoral Area 1 - Canyon Electoral Area will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: District Education Office, 650 Kawkawa Lake Rd, Hope, BC V0X 1L4 From 9:00 am September 30, 2014 to 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 excluding statutory holidays and weekends. By fax to: 604-869-7400 By email to: nlowe@sd78.bc.ca From 9:00 am September 30, 2014 to 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:30 pm on October 17, 2014 Nomination Forms are available during business hours from August 22, 2014 at: District Education Office, 650 Kawkawa Lake Road, Hope, B.C. District of Kent Office, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, B.C. Harrison Hot Springs Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. to the close of the nomination period.

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A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a School Trustee if they meet the following criteria: - is a Canadian citizen; - is 18 years of age or older on general voting day November 15, 2014; - resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and - not disqualified under the School Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office as a trustee, or be otherwise disqualified by law; For further information, please contact: Natalie Lowe-Zucchet, Chief Election Officer 604-869-2411 Eldie Smith, Deputy Chief Election Officer 604-869-2411

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110th Agassiz Fall Fair & 66th Corn Festival

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FALL FAIR ENTRY DEADLINE: BY MAIL: To the secretary, Box 451, Agassiz BC V0M 1A0

BEFORE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST BY HAND: To the entry clerk at the Agricultural Hall

SEPT. 3RD FROM 7PM - 9PM OR SEPT. 4TH FROM 2PM - 9PM All exhibits to be delivered to the Agricultural Hall on Thurs., Sept. 11th from 3pm - 9pm

NO EXHIBITS AFTER 9PM, THURS., SEPT. 11th Get your prize list from many local businesses, the Directors of the Association or by phoning 604-796-3246

ADMISSION $6 adult advance ticket ($8 at the gate) $3 Children age 6 - 11 ADVANCE PASSES AVAILABLE AT:

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Community

Community Santiago de Compostela: Corner September 2014 A celebration of life Community Events

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The Agassiz-Harrison Ladies Golf Club Agassiz Elks Lounge -Â 1824 #9 Hwy, open daily 3pm till closing. Everyone welco - Play at the Harrison Resort Cours me e Tuesdays at 4:50 pm and Thursdays at 9 am. All levels Agassiz-Harrison Garden Club - Meet welcome. FMI call 604-796-3592. second Wednesday of each month from s the Oct-July in the foyer of the Ag Hall at 7:30 pm. FMI Hooked on Books: Agassiz Library Book 604-796Club 3291 or 604-7 96-24 23 takes place on the third Thursday of every starting at 6:30pm at the Agassiz Libra month, Agassiz-Harr ison ry. Love to LionsÂ - Meet at 7 pm on read and want to talk about what youâ€™r e reading? the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Lionâ€™s You donâ€™t have to be a member, just drop Den in the Ag-Rec Hall, 6800 Pioneer Ave.Â in when FMI call you can. Pick up the book at the librar y any time Joey at 604-796-9951 before the meeting and get ready to share your Hop e Christian Womenâ€™s Club Brunch opinions! - Free nursery by reservation as well. For info & MS Support Group - Meets the 3rd Thurs reservations call Raye 604-869-5420Â day of each month. 11:30 am - 1 pm in Chwk. Call Agassiz Harrison Carmen at 604-796-2270. All Upper Community Drivers Fraser Valley Program - A community based volunteer drive folks welcome. r program providing rides to all local, Fraser Valley Stitch â€œnâ€? Rip - Every Tuesday from 9 am & Lower Mainland medical appointme 1 nts & other pm. Come to the Harrison Mills Hall with any personal services. Always looking for more drive unfinished sewing, stitching, knitti ng projects, Call 604-798-6228, email agharcommdriv rs. ers@ etc. FMI call Kim 604-796-2336. outlook.com or visit 7046 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz. Olive Branch Dinners - Come join us for a Agassiz Monday Painters est.1961 free home cooked meal. Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm. 7571 Meets every Mon. from 11 am - 3 pm at Agassiz Morrow Rd, ACS gym. No expectatio ns, enjoy United Church. FMI call Linda 604-794-55 54 community companionship. Families & all ages welcome. Harrison Community Social Club Drop in every Thurs. at Harrison Hot Sprin gs Memorial The Harrison-Kent Community Sing Hall, 9:30 am: cards, darts, games & coff ers - Meet every Monday at 7:00 pm at the ee. Contact Memorial Jacquie 604-796-3105 or Suzanne 604-7 96-1269. Hall. FMI call Carol at 604-796-2749. Friendship House Nickel Bingo on Mon. at T.O.P.S. - Meets Thursdays at 9:30 am, or 5:45 1 pm, Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm, Sit and pm., at the Agassiz Christian Church. Be Fit 10:30 am Mon. & Fri., Drop-in Floor CurlingÂ 7 pm Thurs. Agassiz-Harrison Com

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ft Store - Weâ€™re looking for volunteers Kent-Harrison Arts Council - KHAC ! meets Open Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. Feel the third Sunday of each month. FMI call (604) free to come by 6919 Cheam Avenue or call 604- 796-8604 or email us at kentharrisonartscouncil@ 796-9932 FMI. shaw.ca Royal Canadian Legion - Hosts drop-in

â€œFun Harrison International All-weather Dartsâ€? every Mon. at 4 pm & Fri. at 8 pm, Players Tennis Club - Drop-in tennis at 8 am daily needed, arrive early to register. Cribb at age daily. the Spring Park tennis complex. All are welco me. Non-members welcome. Call 604-796-23 Good fun and exercise is guaranteed 32 at no cost. FMI contact John Allen 796-9117 Harrison Hikers Group - Offers 4 levels of hikes every Wednesday (easy, light, moderate, Jam Session - Every 1st & 3rd Satur day of strenuous) FMI call Ruth Altendorf 604-7 96-2084 the month from 7pm - 10:30pm by donation. Every one welcome, bring an instrument Knitting/Crochet Sisters Group and a for worthy causes. Contact Alice 604-7 Projects friend! OAP Hall, Friendship Hall. FMI call Derry at 96-3060 or 604-796-1084 email agisborne@shaw.ca Lions TV Bingo - Thursday night Agassiz Al-Anon. - Is someoneâ€™s drink ing on Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo s at 6 pm affecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-7 cards at The 96-9865 or Source - Chehalis Store & Ledoux Hardware

Active Kids Sports Drop In 6-12 yrs Agassiz Campus Sunday, 10:30 am Kidsâ€™ Ministry Meeting at the Ag Hall 6800 Pioneer Ave. www.central365.org

Nothing to do while school is out? Get out of the house and keep busy with your friends. Each day will be a new sport complete with activities & games.

Community Recreation & Cultural Centre Monday - Friday 1pm - 3pm Until school is back in session, $2.50 drop in

For more info call: 604-796-8891

Imagine you wake up in the morning, realizing you are almost there!Â After weeks of walking day after day, enduring heat, rain and all kinds of situations needing your utmost attention, the end of your pilgrimage is at hand! You can hardly believe it and are in a bit of a daze! Mind you, there are still 20 kilometres to hike including the uphill stretch to Monte Gozo from where, on aÂ clear day, you can see Santiago de Compostela for the first time.Â And no, it is not a mirage, it is there, the real thing, the end of your pilgrimage. The last five km to the city will lead through dense eucalyptus fields and, as you come closer, you will be joined by more and more pilgrims, many of them arriving by bus for a one-day pilgrimage. Though you are glad to reach your destination, you also feel sad that your pilgrimage is nearing the end.Â And then you enter San-

tiago de Compostela place you want to go. It and your life as a pil- doesnâ€™t take much time, grim is over. Perhaps does not costÂ money you first want to go to and everybody can do the â€œPilgrims Officeâ€? to it.Â receive your On the â€œCompostelaâ€?, other hand, proof of your there is no achievement. doubt about If you started the great benthe day early efits one gains enough, you by the physimight even be cal exercise on time to atof walking, tend the 12 as Lizâ€™s latest RUTH ALTENDORF oâ€™clock mass blog attests: with the gi- Senior She writes: ant incense Happenings â€œ W a l k i n g burner, the Meditation - a â€œBotatumeiroâ€? simple way to ritual. You will hear connect with your spiryour name called out it and mother earth in a in greeting and might very grounded way. be forgiven for thinkMany of us take the ing that you are in â€œPil- benefits of walking grimâ€™s Heavenâ€?. for granted. Each day After the mass, you we limit the steps we most likely will look take by driving or sitfor a hotel to get your- ting for long periods of self in shape and rest, time.Â But walking even then again you might a few blocks a day has not.Â This is a city of unlimited benefits â€“ celebration and you not only for our health, might want to partici- but our spirit as well, pate in the festivities for as we walk, we conas quickly as possible. nect with the earth. After all, there is much Even walking on to see and do. As you concrete, the earth is can see, there is merit still beneath us, supin being able to let your porting us.Â Walking lets mind wander to any our body remember simpler times, when life was less complicated. This helps us slow down to the speed of our body and take the time to integrate the natural flow of life into our cellular tissue. In>90:;)(5+ stead of running from -69 ;/, +(@ ,=,5; 69 -69 ;/, place to place or think3040;,+ ,+0;065 >66+ )<;;65 ing about how much B PUJS\KLZ HKTPZZPVU [V [OL more we can fit into our -YPKH` UPNO[ JVUJLY[D day, walking allows us to exist in the moment. Each step we take can lead us to becoming more mindful of ourselves and our feelings.Â Walking slows

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us down enough not only to pay attention to where we are in our body, but also to our breath.Â Taking time to simply notice our breath while we walk, through the length of our inhales and exhales, and becoming attuned to the way in which we breathe is taking a step towards mindfulness.Â When we become more mindful, we gradually recognize that the normal flow of our thoughts and feelings are not always related to where we are in the present moment. Gradually we realize that the connection we have with the earth and ground beneath our feet is all that is.Â By walking and practicing breathing mindfully we gain a sense of calm and tranquility â€“ the problems and troubles of the day slowly fade away because we are in the â€˜nowâ€™. The simplicity and ease of a walking practice allows us to create time, space and awareness of our surroundings and of the wonders that lie within.Â TakingÂ a few moments to walk each day and become more aware of our breath will in turnÂ open the door for the beauty of the world around us to filter in.â€?Â Â Â Â Â It has become a habit for pilgrims to look for a perspective at the end of each day and so as I am only pilgriming in spirit, I will try to follow suit:Â This weekâ€™s perspective:Â â€œLife is the ultimate pilgrimage and Santiago de Compostela a celebration of life.â€?

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Hope Brigade Days and Envision Financial are partnering to reduce hunger in our community. Join us in making a difference by bringing a non-perishable food item or cash donation to the Envision Financial tent on Friday or Saturday.

The 1st Agassiz Scouts are a busy group of kids who need a few good leaders to have another great year. Scouting groups are broken up into age categories. Beavers are ages five to seven, Cubs are ages eight to 10, Scouts are ages 11 to 13 and Venturers are ages 14 to 17. While the group has leaders for most age groups, the Scouts needs a few volunteers to commit to the year. Registration night is on Sept. 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall. For more information about joining as a Scout or a volunteer, contact Group Commissioner Chris Wilson at 604-796-3703.

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YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CLASSIFIEDS Phone: 604.796.4300 Toll Free: 1.866.865.4460 email: classified@ahobserver.com FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 6

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

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VACATION SPOTS

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

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EDUCATION

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Located in Agassiz, requires a Casual Bus Driver with an unrestricted class 4 driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract and online (vulnerable adult) criminal record check. If you enjoy working with seniors, please call 604-796-3886 for more info or send your resume to jklody@valleycare.info

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES EXPERIENCE is an asset - We offer FREE recruitment services for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or call toll-free: 1-855-286-0306.

EDUCATION

APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

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Helkenberg Denise Isabelle November 29, 1945 August 28, 2014

Denise passed away suddenly with her husband of 41 years, Ted, by her side. She was predeceased by her parents, Denis and Florence Lynch and sister Myrtle. She spent many years working for Agricultural Canada and was a long time member of the City of Life Church. She also traveled to many places in the world. She is survived by her nephew Michael also other family Dave (Ruth), Millie (Vern), Glenn and many nieces, nephews, good friends and neighbours. A service will be held at City Life Church on Friday, September 5th at 2:00pm at 46641 Chilliwack Central Road, Chilliwack, BC. In lieu of flowers the family would like to memorial donations to City Life Church. McLean’s (604)847-3477

INFORMATION

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

HELP WANTED

ROCK Construction & Mining requires a Heavy Duty Mechanic for work at various job locations across Canada. The successful candidate must be experienced with hydraulic systems and CAT engines. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Terex Reedrill and Atlas Copco drills. Must have the ability to work independently and diagnose problems. Competitive wage and benefits package. Please send resumes to: resume@rcmi.ca or fax to (250) 828-1948

EDMONTON BASED COMPANY seeks qualified & experienced Buncher, Skidder Operator and Processor Operator. Fort McMurray, camp work, 21/7 rotation, flight in/out provided, safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Fax 780488-3002; jobs@commandequipment.com.

EDMONTON BASED COMPANY seeks qualified & experienced Mulcher Operators. Seasonal work in Fort McMurray and area. Camp work. Safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Work to commence the last week of September approximately. Fax 780-488-3002; jobs@commandequipment.com.

INFORMATION

In accordance with Section 227 of the Community Charter, the District of Kent gives notice of its intention to adopt the bylaw cited as “2015 NonProfit Organizations Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 1512, 2014” at the Regular Council meeting scheduled on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC. This bylaw will establish a tax exemption from land and improvements for the year 2015 for the properties listed below. An estimate of the amount of taxes that would be imposed on the properties if they were not exempt for the year in which the proposed bylaw is to take effect and the following two years is described as follows:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1510, 2014 What: Public hearing on the proposed District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1510, 2014. When: Please join us at 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 8, 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 3:00 p.m., September 8, 2014.

PID #

Estimated Tax Exemption 2015 2016 2017

Agassiz Harrison Community Services Society

010-863-486

9,386

Agassiz Harrison Senior Citizen’s Housing Society

009-288-732 003-520-897 003-520-927

14,935

Agassiz Harrison Senior Citizen’s Housing Society (Friendship House)

008-017-662

4,002

4,122

4,246

Agassiz Harrison Historical Society

007-527-365

9,223

9,499

9,784

• allow up to a maximum of 557 m2 (6,000 ft2) of home occupation building area in return for payment of a cash amenity of $30,000; or

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Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue Team Society

028-740-157

2,151

2,216

2,282

• allow up to a maximum of 696 m2 (7,500 ft2) of home occupation building area in return for payment of a cash amenity of $75,000; or

TIMESHARE

Harrison Mills Community Club 011-067-152

1,186

1,222

1,258

• allow up to a maximum of 928 m2 (10,000 ft2) of home occupation building area in return for payment of a cash amenity of $200,000.

Boy Scouts of Canada

1,533

1,579

1,626

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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9,958

15,383 15,845

This bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, in the Municipal Office located at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, B. C. Enquiries may be directed to the undersigned at (604) 796-2235. Judy Lewis, Director of Financial Services Dated this 25th day of August, 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 provide options with respect to home occupation businesses operating on rural and agricultural zoned lots greater than 0.8ha (2 acres) that exceed the 234m2 (2,508 ft2) home occupation business building area. What changes? In general, the proposed changes in the Zoning Bylaw Amendment are to: • allow up to a maximum of 325 m2 (3,500 ft2) of home occupation building area in return for payment of a cash amenity of $10,000; or

Amenity payments received may be used for downtown façade improvements, farm recycling services and other analogous purposes designed to offset the impact of greater density of commercial or individual uses in agricultural areas. 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, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) from August 28, 2014 to September 8, 2014 inclusive. You may also contact Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services at 604-796-2235 for more information.

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FOOD & APPLIANCE PRODUCT SAMPLERS Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra Income?

Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6 - 10 days a month in local grocery, drug and department stores. Job Description: You must be a go-getter able to work on your own who enjoys talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults. Availability: contracts would consist of 2-3 days on Fri. Sat. and/or Sun. (must be able to work all 3 days) from 11-5 or 6. Requirements: • Fully fluent in English • Own a car to carry supplies • Be well groomed & bondable • Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores. • Have or would get a Food Safe certificate Pay starts at $11.00/hr. Training provided in North Burnaby. Call JMP Marketing 604.294.3424 ext. 30 JMP Marketing Services BC’s largest demo company since 1979

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. The work requires preventative maint. and scheduled repairs to the fleet of forklifts & other mobile equipment.

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Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certificate of qualification as heavy duty equip. mechanic, inter-provincial red seal endorsement & a certificate of apprenticeship. Must have previously related experience.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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HELP WANTED

GREENHOUSE LABOURERS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

356

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

300

LANDSCAPING

ROSEDALE LOCATION!

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Housekeeping Personnel Required Skills and Responsibilities: • Flexible, reliable and punctual • Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow rules and procedures • High attention to detail • Physically able to lift 15-20 pounds • Clean inn rooms and cottages according to the Pretty Estates standard of excellence • Laundry duties • Note discrepancies and damage in rooms. Notify maintenance personnel in a timely manner • Strong command of the English language Preference will be given to candidates with housekeeping experience and with their own vehicle. Wages will commensurate with experience. If you are interested in this position, please send your résumé with an attached cover letter to employment@prettyestateresort.com

SECURITY / ALARM SYSTEMS

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MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510 Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069

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Deadline for applications is Sept. 12, 2014.

PLUMBING

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All interest is appreciated, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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PRESSURE WASHING

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

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Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: editor@theprogress.com Deadline for applications is Sept. 13, 2014. Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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The Abbotsford News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Andrew Holota, Editor The Abbotsford News 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S2H5 or e-mail aholota@blackpress.ca

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The Chilliwack Progress is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

HELP WANTED

You’re a critical thinker, with keen attention to detail, and the ability to work well under deadline pressures.

Knowledge of basic Photoshop, iMovie and InDesign is a must.

The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and be willing to learn in a fast-paced environment.

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You should have a diploma/degree in journalism, and/or related experience. Knowledge of basic Photoshop, iMovie and InDesign is a must.

Multi-Media Journalist

Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field.

HELP WANTED

The successful applicant for this entry-level position will be a key contributor to the print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our webbased branding.

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Candidates will have outstanding and diverse writing abilities, including a flair for narrative. Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, along with a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), a passion for online journalism, and an understanding of how to tailor content accordingly.

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An ideal applicant will have a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), a passion for online journalism, and an understanding of how to tailor content accordingly. We are looking for someone who will be a key contributor to the core print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our web-based branding.

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 GOLDEN Retriever pups 13/wks, 3F/1M. 1st/2nd shots, dewormed, vet checked. Family raised Ready now. $600 604-491-4908 (Agassiz)

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The successful candidate for this four-day-a-week position will have diverse writing capabilities, including experience writing hard news. Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, as well as excellent time management.

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The award-winning Chilliwack Progress has an opening for a multi-media journalist.

Submit your applications in person to: 43830 South Sumas Rd., Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 4LR Phone 604-858-8100 Fax: 604-858-9438 9:00 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday • or email to: employment@rainbow.ca

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

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30-50 hrs per week • $10.33 per hour starting wage. Horticultural Work such as planting, spacing & shipping. Experience an asset!

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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Call/Email: Daron Findlay 604-751-0299 • dfindlay@vtlg.com HELP WANTED

EDUCATION/TUTORING

The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diagnostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work with a computer based preventative maint. program. Must be able to work flexible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working w/ materials handling equipment would be an asset.

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PICKERS

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AGASSIZ- 7454 Arbutus Dr. Geo Thermal Heat Rancher for rent 2bdrm, + den, 2 full bath. 5 app, db. car Garage. Quite area, well landscaped, very good cond. Avail. Oct 1 $1350/mth plus deposit. Ref. req. call 604 796 3680

AGASSIZ

MOVING SALE

7300 Elm Road Sat Sept 6, 9am-2pm

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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MOTORCYCLES

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LONG-TERM rental wanted: 1 - 2 bdrm $500 - $700 p/mo. utilities & Wifi included preferred. Gentleman empl. f/t seeks rental with in Hope Agassiz area immediately. Furnished or unfurnished. debbie.st.jean@gmail.com or 604788-7221

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STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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ATOR V O N E R ERCIAL & THE

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REAL ESTATE 627

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Agassiz All Storage

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Easy access from Hwy 1 or 7 551

GARAGE SALES

551

We have storage for:

GARAGE SALES

• RVS • BOATS • VEHICLES

• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility - all insurance company estimates written here

AGASSIZ UNITED CHURCH

32ND ANNUAL

966 6th Avenue, 604 •869 •5244 www.hopeautobody.ca AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

Warehouse Lien In the matter of the Warehouse Lien Act:

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Have lunch too! Saturday, September 6th 8:00 am - 2:00 pm 6860 Lougheed Hwy.

Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Malia Eaton of the last known address of: 10140 Nelson Rd, Rosedale, BC,V0X 1X2; for unpaid rents totaling $405.98. If this amount is not paid on or before September 18, 2014 the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.

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Heated units Long term discounts Security fenced Electronic gate Video surveillance

7651 Industrial Way Agassiz, BC • Ph: 1.604.796.5577 info@agassiz-all-storage.com • www.agassiz-all-storage.com

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