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Five local candidates for the upcoming school board election have been listed on Civic Info B.C.'s website. School District 78, Fraser Cascade, uses a ward system to ensure geographic coverage of the entire student population. Three candidates are listed for the Agassiz Harrison electoral area. They are Fiona Delcourt, Cindy Ferguson and Rose Tustian (incumbent).
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Trustee Ron Johnstone confirmed with the Observer this week that he will also be running for re-election. Incumbent trustee for the Canyon electoral area, Tom Hendrickson, is listed as running for re-election. And in Hope, Robert Genaille has thrown his hat into the ring. The list is not complete, as the deadline for nominations is not until Friday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. Voters will elect school trustees at the same time as the municipal election, on Nov. 15.
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At Tuesday's school board meeting, held at Agassiz elementary secondary school, Tustian brought forward a discussion regarding reducing the number of trustees in Fraser Cascade in the future from seven to five, and changing from the current ward system (where each trustee has a specific geographic area to represent) to an at-large system. The idea didn't sit well with the rest of the board. "We are not overpaid," said Trustee Al Fraser. "If it Continued on 3
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Lessons in politics District of Kent staff led information night for election candidates Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
Campaigning for election is a trying time, but the hard work really begins after election day. There can be new protocols to follow, new political language to learn, people to meet with, and an entirely new schedule to become accustomed to. To get the candidates in the District of Kent going in the right direction, municipal staff organized a Candidates Information Session on Monday night. CAO Wallace Mah offered a brief history lesson on how municipal government came to be, what the role of local government really is, and the importance of diplomacy among elected officials. Above all, he said, candidates need to expect to do their job with integrity, and not for the purpose of furthering themselves, their
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friends or family members. “This position is not for personal gain, and not for friends and family,” he said. “Council is there to uphold the hold. We are a governing body.” He explained to the 17
people in the room (including many members of current council) that following the Nov. 15 election, the new council will meet on the first Monday in December, where they take their oath. Then, they will discuss
strategic planning for the following four years. This year, terms change from the current three year model, a move that Mah said will benefit communities. “Lots of times we don’t get all the work done that is set out for us (in three years),” he said, partly due to the lengthy process of grants and planning. All councillors will also go to “councillor school” through the Union of Municipalities of B.C. There, they will learn the ins and outs of council, including ethics and legal matters. Monday’s candidate information session also included a rundown of how the municipal elections are carried out, explained by Chief Electoral Officer Bev Kennedy. For more information on becoming a candidate, the voting process, or how to vote, visit www.district. kent.bc.ca.
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The District of Kent’s CAO Wallace Mah explained the basics of municipal government to council hopefuls, current council and the public on Monday night.
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was going to save a million dollars, yes. We are the cheapest part of the school system, sitting here around the table." Trustees in the Fraser Cascade are given a remuneration of $11,041.96 per year, with the chair receiving $13,250.31. The school district has just over 1,800 students attending nine schools and three Strong Start Centres. Hendrickson said that with
fewer trustees and no dedicated area trustee for the Canyon area, those students, parents and teachers would go without representation. Tustian did not put forward a motion on the matter, but she did for a motion to have the standing committee meetings held in both Agassiz/Harrison and Hope, for a one year period. She believes that moving the committees to communities other than Hope will encourage more parent
participation. Standing committees used to travel to meet at different schools in the district, however, it was too cumbersome to move large binders from place to place. Tustian suggested that since the district now uses technology instead of papers and binders, travel wouldn't be so hard. Her motion did not receive a seconder. For all local election news, visit at agassizharrisonobserver.com and click on the Election News tab.
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VICTORIA – Opposition critics used their first question period of the fall legislative session Tuesday to demand accountability from the B.C. government on the firing of seven health ministry staff and contractors over alleged misuse of confidential health data in 2012. NDP leader John Horgan reminded the government that two years after the allegations surfaced, two health researchers have been reinstated, two others were "unfired" and one, university co-op student Roderick MacIsaac, committed suicide after having his research contract terminated with only days left to go. Health Minister Terry Lake repeatedly apologized in the legislature and acknowledged that the handling of some aspects of the case was "heavy-handed." Lake referred to an independent investigation announced last week by
the public service to review the way employees and contractors were treated, but he also defended the need to act on the information breach. Letters were sent out to 38,000 B.C. residents in early 2013, notifying them that their confidential health information was copied to a data stick and shared without authorization. There were no names in the data, but it included personal health numbers, gender, date of birth, postal codes and information from a Statistics Canada health survey on mental and physical health and use of health services. Horgan replied that "not one scrap of data left the Ministry of Health, and the minister knows that." He and other opposition MLAs demanded Lake clear the air about an alleged police investigation into the data handling, since a year after the allegations surfaced, the RCMP had still not received a
report from the government. The ministry staff and research contractors were using patient data for research related to which drugs were approved for use under B.C.'s Pharmacare program. An investigation by B.C.'s privacy commissioner concluded that the data were shared with unauthorized people, apparently "to work around the lengthy approval process." NDP health critic Judy Darcy said the government's decision to send MacIsaac's family a cheque for the final days of his employment, with no other communication, was unacceptable. "Heavy-handed would be an understatement," Darcy said. "We have witnessed the actions of a government that did its level best to avoid responsibility for ruining eight people's lives until the heartfelt pleadings of Linda Kayfish, Roderick MacIsaac's brave sister, shamed this government into action."
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New names will be seen on Nov. 15 municipal ballot list The list of candidates for Commerce. this fall's municipal elec"It is an honour to tion is growing every day represent the resiin Harrison Hot Springs. dents of our Village," While a full list won't be Reyerse said. "I'm available until early next hoping they will look week, after the Oct. 10 back on the work I've nomination deadline, the done and re-elect me Village began to post comto continue workKISS pleted nomination packing on their behalf. I ages on their website this like to think I have week. made a difference As of Tuesday (Oct. 7) and am committed at noon, the list of counto ensuring Harrison cil hopefuls included two Hot Springs remains current councillors, John a great place to live, Buckley and Allan Jackson. a safe place to raise Councillor Sonja Reyerse children and a sucwas not listed, but concessful place to do firmed she is running for business." re-election. New names on the FACIO Reyerse has been on list of council candicouncil for the past three dates are John Hanyears, and is the liaison for sen, Ed Wood, Ray the Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Hooper and Samantha Piper.
Councillor Zoltan Kiss contacted this newspaper to announce he will be taking a run at the mayoral chair this election. "My experience on council over the last three years has been rewarding and very enlightening," Kiss wrote in an email. "Within the guidelines of the Community Charter, I look forward to facilitating free and open discussions with a good team of councillors, and an open question period for the public about issues that matter to them." He will be running against Leo Facio, who is currently mayor in Harrison Hot Springs and is seeking re-election. • Keep track of all election news in Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs, including municipal and school board coverage, by visiting us on our special Election News tab online.
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the earthquake drops you!), Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops. If there isn’t a table or desk near you, drop to the ground in an inside corner of the building and cover your head and neck with your hands and arms. Do not try to run to another room just to get under a table. These are general guidelines for most situations. Depending on where you are (in bed, driving, in a theater, etc.), you might take other actions. The main point is to not try to move but to immediately protect yourself as best as possible where you are. Earthquakes occur without any warning and may be so violent that you cannot run or crawl; you therefore will most likely be knocked to the ground where you happen to be. You will never know if the initial jolt will turn out to be start of the big one. You should Drop, Cover, and Hold On immediately! In addition, studies of injuries and deaths caused by earthquakes over the last several decades indicate that you are much more likely to be injured by falling or flying objects (TVs, lamps, glass, bookcases, etc.) than to die
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Put down those phones When you text and drive, you're not just gambling with your life. You're running the chance at taking a hit in the pocketbook. And now, the government has just upped the ante. Starting on Oct. 20, drivers caught playing with their phones or music players will get dinged with three penalty points, in addition to the $167 distracted driving fine. The announcement was made this week (read the story online at www.agassizharrisonobserver.com), along with some sobering facts about the dangers of distracted driving. It's too bad it's come to this. You would think the news stories about deaths due to texting and talking on the phone would deter the majority of us. But it clearly hasn't. Any five minute drive down any major street in Agassiz or Harrison reveals that numerous people are still doing both. Some drivers blatantly hold the phones to their ear, which hardly seems as dangerous as those texting. There's nothing more unnerving than seeing a speeding vehicle veering into your lane, and only seeing the top of the driver's head. It's a dangerous game to be playing, especially on narrow highway passes such as the Agassiz-Rosedale bridge. Distracted driving is the second biggest cause of fatal vehicle accidents, with an average 88 people killed per year from 2009 to 2013. That compares to 105 deaths attributed to speeding and 86 due to alcohol or drug impairment. Perhaps the new fines and points — the latter which will follow drivers around for five years — will deter a few more drivers from reaching for the phone. But it seems some are just too attached to the technology to put it down for the few minutes they're behind the wheel. Here are some tips to help break the habit. Put your phone in your trunk, your backseat, or somewhere unreachable. Turn off the ringer to avoid temptation. And if at all possible, leave it at home. It'll be there when you get back, safely.
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Oil a slippery slope for cities B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – Every year when B.C.’s municipal politicians get together to preach to the provincial cabinet, there comes a point in the maze of resolutions where things go sideways. Last year it was a misinformed, impossible demand to ban all traces of genetic engineering. Before that they thumbed their mobile phones and denounced wireless power meters. Both votes passed by narrow margins in a half-empty chamber, with many delegates focused on the serious community issues they are elected to address. This year it was a charge led by Burnaby to denounce the proposed Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion. And this time it was defeated.
Credit for this sudden attack of common sense goes largely to North Cowichan Coun. Al Siebring. Here’s part of his address to the recent Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler: “Ladies and gentlemen, we are elected to handle things like roads and water and sewer and land use, police, fire, garbage. We’re not here to talk about social policy, child poverty or heaven forbid, pipelines. “Those kinds of things dilute our credibility as an organization. We’re becoming a social policy activist group rather than a group of municipal politicians. “Half of this resolutions book is stuff that’s outside of our purview…. If you want to do social policy, get your butt elected to the provincial legislature.” Burnaby, New Westminster, Victoria and Vancouver were undeterred. In tax-rich urban centres one can make a living at local politics. And grandstanding works.
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Burnaby Coun. Nick Volkow rattled off a jumbled history of refineries in his region, noting that the sole surviving Chevron
“In tax-rich urban centres one can make a living at local politics. And grandstanding works.” plant is bringing in crude by trucks and trains because the 60-yearold pipeline is over-subscribed. He didn’t explain how stopping a pipeline upgrade would keep it open, or improve oil safety. Volkow repeated the protester myth that a new pipeline would introduce diluted bitumen to the coast. Trans Mountain started shipping dilbit in the late 1980s. Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar and others from along the Interior pipeline route pointed out another flaw. If southern cities want to
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wander outside their mandate to make this gesture, why target only this pipeline and ignore rail lines and highways that cross the same rivers and streams? Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan boasted that after his first court challenge to the National Energy Board was tossed out, his highpriced eco-lawyer found a constitutional angle. Cha-ching! Meanwhile, professional protesters bike-lock their necks to the fence at Burnaby’s Westridge oil terminal, and a radical Simon Fraser University professor revives his Occupy Vancouver team to step up the ground war if courts falter. The comedy of all this was illustrated by Coun. Robin Cherbo from Nelson, who assured delegates he uses synthetic oil in his vehicle. Is that derived from organic sunflowers? And what significance does that gesture have compared with the gasoline and jet fuel that carried 1,200 delegates to Whistler? Cherbo assumes that Ottawa OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.
can simply direct Alberta’s oil industry to start refining all the heavy oil there. Half a century into this industrial mega-project, this stuff should just be banned from pipelines. Peace, man. This is why election-time posturing by local politicians is a slippery slope. Not only do they lack authority, they and their staff lack the required expertise and information. The Trans Mountain pipeline starts in Alberta and branches into the U.S. It is by definition federal jurisdiction. NEB hearings on its expansion continue, with expert input, especially on shipping risks, from the B.C. government, Green MLA Andrew Weaver and others. Municipal politicians should pipe down and defend their own performance. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Mailbag Society could do more for children Psychologically sound parents aside, cases of children receiving psychologically dysfunctional rearing are far too common. The most crucial aspect of parents’ rearing their offspring involves that of their children’s psychological well-being and functionality as well as that of the physical, both at home and especially while desiring to harmoniously blend into society. Thus, society could do much more for our children of the future by, for one thing, adding to senior-secondary education curriculum the very basics of psychologically-sound child rearing. If society wants functional youth — and,
lessons such as never to lose their composure when it comes to negative, especially destructive outburst emotions when dealing with such fragile, malleable minds. When considering the fact that children are vulnerable to developing dysfunctional thought processes and characteristics in their later years because of psychologically flawed rearing during their first six years of life, should we, and especially our willfully silent news-media, be allowed the irresponsibility of remaining silent on the above-mentioned issue and as-of-yet untried pre-emptive treatment.
therefore, eventually mentally-functional teens who become socially-crucial taxpaying adults – it only makes sense to establish and implement high-school curriculum that includes courses, or even one course, on (at least) basic child psychology and rearing that would commence in Grade(s) 11 and/or 12. One of the primary cases in point in such a course would be, yelling or blatantly screaming at your kids is totally antithetical to rearing functional children. Such pre-emptive education would at least somewhat prepare our young people regarding the offspring they may bear one day, especially in regards to mostly common-sense yet crucial
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In honor of National Newspaper Carrier Appreciation Week, we at The Observer would like to take this opportunity to thank our carriers for their hard work and dedication.
On Sep. 29, 2014 my husband was in a rollover on Forest Road in Harrison. I would like to thank each and everyone who came to rescue him from his truck. The man who called in and kept my husband awake, the police, AHSR, paramedics, the air ambulance. If I failed to mention anyone I apologize. To us you are all Heroes. Thank you god for being there. Gratefully, the Stephens Family
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The Agassiz Harrison Men’s Golf Club held their wind-up banquet at the Legion recently and sent along this photo. Club captain Brian Bentley (at right) presented trophies to Ron Tamke (club champion, at left) and to Steve Rayworth and Bud Button (Chestnut Trophy). This brings their season to a close. Submitted photo
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SAT. OCT. 25th -THarmed with SAT. OCT. 27 - armed your Harrison Beer with your Harrison BeerFestival Festival tasting glass, tasting mug,compare compare 1522 of ofnest BC’s fi nest breweries. BC’s fi breweries. End the End the day with great music, day with great music, great beer & a great time great beer & a great time at at the Oktoberfest Dance. the Oktoberfest Dance. On the waterfront at the St. Alice Hall. For prices, tickets & event details: www.harrisonbeerfest.com
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I Am Choosing to Smile, became available on Amazon and Kindle. “Being on Amazon and Kindle is huge,” says Standeven. “I know we will save lives, and to be part of something you know is going to save a life is a really big deal for me.” “And all they have to do is read it,” she says, referring to men. “It’s the same thing for women, we need to be aware because men won’t talk about it.” She’s speaking specifically about her book about prostate cancer. It’s an informative and humorous book which was written after her husband, Rick, was diagnosed with the disease in 2011. The book comes complete with technical information and resources on prostate cancer. Standeven is an inspirational speaker and cancer survivor herself. She lost her right leg to chondrosarcoma in 1988, a bone cancer that is resistant to chemotherapy and radiation. After writing I Am Choosing to Smile (a rewritten story about her battle with cancer taken from Choosing to Smile, a book written by Standeven and two friends), she decided to write the book on prostate cancer two years after her husband’s diagnosis. As a result of a 10week Western Canada book launch tour in the spring, readers were wanting additional copies of What Men Won’t Talk About… and
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Author, inspirational speaker, and cancer survivor, Glenda Standeven, now has her books available for purchase on Amazon and Kindle. Pictured here on an iPad, her book ‘What Men Won’t Talk About… and Women Need to Know: A Woman’s Perspective on Prostate Cancer’, has been in high demand.
Women Need to Know to give to their family members and friends. “People were asking ‘where can I get more?’,” she says. Even the bookstores were calling and asking for more copies. Coles in Cottonwood Mall sold out twice in the spring when it first came out. That’s when Standeven decided to expand to a much larger audience and sell her books on Amazon and Kindle. “There’s no way I could reach that many people doing one event at a time,” she says referring to the 30 speaking engagements she did during her spring tour. Before, the only online option was to purchase the books directly from her website.
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One by one, Standeven would process each order, sign every book, and then drop them off at the post office. It was a lot of work. Since her books became so popular so quickly, the most logical answer was to offer them through one of the top online book stores in the world. With help from her friend and Agassiz author, Wendy Dewar Hughes, all the paperwork and legal forms were completed in the summer. The two books have been available on Amazon and Kindle since the beginning of September. So far, Standeven has been spreading the news just by word-of-mouth, but soon both books’
online presence will be more noticeable. Now that her books are going to be accessible to readers around the globe she has to “find a way to market it, so I’m going to have a session with someone who does online marketing,” she says. What Men Won’t Talk About… and Women Need to Know has a strong message in an easy-to-read format, and at 82 pages, it’s small. “It’s compact for men so they’re not intimidated by the size, and for women it has the story because women connect toward the emotional side. The men want to read the technical stuff,” says Standeven. “Talking about sex in a healthy way with your
spouse is so important,” she says. She will be doing a book reading on Oct. 11 during the inaugural Book Lovers' Bucket List Event in honour of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day from 10 a.m. to noon at the Chilliwack Library. Preregistration is required by calling 604-792-1941. The Kindle edition of What Men Won’t Talk About… and Women Need to Know: A Woman’s Perspective on Prostate Cancer, is $3 and I Am Choosing to Smile is $5 on Amazon. com. Hard copies of the books are also available for $9.47 and $16.19, respectively. For more info, go to www.iamchoosingtosmile.com.
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Horses graze in a field by Hwy. 9 in Agassiz, as a morning fog covers the area. JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER
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Bright sunny weather on Sat., Sept. 27 helped make the sixth Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup (GCSC) in Harrison Hot Springs a real success. Nineteen volunteers in seven teams cleaned up the lagoon, beachfront, Rendall Park and a section of the Miami River around the Fred Hardy Bridge. The displays by WildSafeBC, Miami River Streamkeepers Society (MRSS) and Harrison Communities in Bloom Committee attracted 82 visitors. Almost 26 kg of trash were removed; eight kg less than 2013. The river cleanup yielded nearly 18 kilograms of trash. Councilor John Buckley and his wife, Karen fished out a 4 x 8 foot tarp. MRSS Treasurer, Mary Baxter found a large metal hunk from a boat and 67 food-related items at the canoe launching area. The beach area had 333 cigarette butts, a far cry from the all time 2011 high of 2,300 but the same number as 2012 cleanup. A third of this year’s butts, the most common GCSC item found across Canada, were gleaned by our Mayor, Leo Facio between the
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Harrison Plaza and the Resort Hotel. Communities in Bloom Committee (CIB) members, Heather Coxon, Kitty Niiramen and Tegwyn Bakken picked up 136 from the area between the Plaza and the Boat Launch parking lot with the assistance of Councilor Allan Jackson and HHS resident, Ray Hooper. MRSS secretary, Barbara Dramer, found a dead water bird by the lagoon and
50 pieces of fireworks debris. Rendall Park volunteers removed five toys, 40 food-related and four fishing gear items. The MRSS would like to thank all the volunteers for their enthusiasm and hard work. Refreshments were supplied by CIB. Laura Chappell hosted WildSafeBC and Janne Perrin Coordinated the event for MRSS. The Streamkeepers are
dedicated to stewarding the Miami Greenway, promoting community and visitor awareness of the biodiversity and environmental health of the Miami. The public is invited to our next native shrub planting along the greenway on Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. See our website www. miamiriverstreamkeepers.9k. com for more information.
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donor and who encouraged me to donate) passed away, I wanted to do something Sometimes an act of kindness that is more. Something to help others. Somesecond-nature to one person can mean the thing selfless. Something Penny would do. world to another. So I organized the In Memory I learned this firsthand while of Penny Lett blood drive. Thanks in Ottawa earlier this month to Chilliwack donors, it was much where I heard stories from a more successful than I ever could handful of blood recipients, have imagined. We collected 420 and met dozens of fellow award units of blood — far more than our winners, during the Canadian goal of 125 units. Blood Services Honouring Our That was the reason I was in OtLifeblood awards ceremony. tawa receiving an award. Celia Missios was one of the But despite the success of the blood recipients who spoke dur- JENNA HAUCK blood drive, I always said it was “no ing the awards gala. She told the big deal.” story of when she was struck by I was one of 28 peer recruiters, a car while crossing a street. She ended up milestone donors, volunteers, corporate needing more than 50 units of blood. partners, and others to be recognized in One mother, Liset Stanton, shared her Ottawa on Sept. 15. The night before the story of her son Daniel. Diagnosed with awards, each recipient stood up and spoke leukemia at the age of six, his life was saved briefly about their story and why they were by a donation of umbilical cord blood. there. Another recipient’s story, shown on vidAs the stories kept coming, I noticed a eo, explained that she needed 86 units of common thread. blood. Humbleness. Their stories were heartwarming. Each Every person who spoke hinted at, or flat recipient expressed sincere gratitude to- out said, that what they had accomplished wards the award winners in the room. and the reason they were there receiving a I realized at that point, after years of be- national award from CBS was “no big deal.” ing a blood donor, that I had not heard They sounded like me. many stories about the recipients of donor Many started off by saying “I haven’t reblood and blood products. And though it ally done much” or “everyone here has a didn’t bother me at all, I was never able to better story than I have.” put a face to who might have received my But they were wrong. I was wrong. It was blood. a big deal. I’d go donate blood, have some tea and There was Glyn Weir who has donated cookies, go home again, and then return 500 times. There was Michael T. Hayes, the eight weeks later to donate again. It was living organ donor, who donated a porsimple. tion of his liver and then later, one of his Last year, after my friend and coworker kidneys. There was Morley Reid who has Penny Lett (who was also an avid blood volunteered more than 5,000 hours of his BLACK PRESS
time to support patients in need. There was Melanie Melchin who, after losing her six-year-old son to a brain tumour, started the Donate for Nolan blood drive last year where she recruited several new donors and collected 103 units of blood. Many numbers were flying around the room — numbers of volunteer hours, numbers of donations made, numbers of units of blood collected. And again, people were saying that the numbers were “no big deal”, that the numbers “didn’t matter.” But they did matter. Every unit of blood counts. Every unit makes a difference in someone’s life. Blood donors will likely never meet a single person whom they’ve helped. But, fellow donors, understand that the recipients are very thankful for what you do. You do make a difference. So please keep donating, keep recruiting, keep volunteering. And encourage others to do the same. Announce on social media that you’re donating blood and ask a friend or two to join you. Don’t be shy to post a selfie on Instagram or Twitter or Facebook while you’re donating — be proud! The more we spread the word about the need for donated blood, let’s hope the more people will donate. In Memory of Penny Lett blood drive 2014 update: The pledge for this year’s blood drive is to collect 500 units. As of Sept. 22, we are currently at 455 units of blood, and I have no doubt that we will reach our goal. Donors, thank you for giving your time and blood to help us reach our goal, but more importantly, thank you for helping save people’s lives.
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Getting a mortgage pre-approval Barb Ten Bos
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If you are looking for a new home, be sure you are pre-approved. With a mortgage pre-approval, a licensed mortgage professional can do a more complete verification prior to sending you shopping for a home, and with that done, the dollar figure you are going shopping with is actually what you can spend. The mortgage professional that you work with to get pre-approved will let you know for certain what you can afford based on lender and insurer criteria, and what your payments on a specific mortgage will be. Licensed mortgage professionals can lock-in an interest rate for you for any-
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Pain is one of the hallmark symptoms of arthritis. It may come and go as your arthritis flares or subsides in remission, but for most people with the disease
The Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an All Candidates Debate Harrison Hot Springs: Tuesday, October 28 at the Memorial Hall from 7 - 9 pm. Agassiz: Tuesday, November 4 at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall from 7 - 9 pm. Questions may be submitted by email to: info@harrison.ca or mailed to: PO Box 429 Harrison Hot Springs BC V0M 1K0 from now until Friday, October 24th at 4 pm. Not all questions submitted will necessarily be used. No questions will be accepted after the submission deadline or taken at the debate itself.
CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Based on the Arthritis Self-Management Program, our Chronic Pain Management Workshop led by certified volunteer facilitators, will teach you effective arthritis self-management skills and the principles of pain management.
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terms, the latest programs available, which mortgage products they believe will most likely meet your needs the best, plus they will review all of the other costs involved with purchasing a home. Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is something every potential home buyer should do before going shopping for a new home. A pre-approval will give you the confidence of knowing that financing is available, and it can put you in a very positive negotiation position against other home buyers who aren’t pre-approved. -Barbara Ten Bos is a mortgage professional with Dominion Lending Centres. She is providing a monthly column about mortgage options, for publication in The Observer. Email her at btenbos@dominionlending.ca or call 604-819-5845.
Support for those living with arthritis
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where from 60 – 120 days while you shop for your perfect home. By locking in an interest rate, you are guaranteed to get a mortgage for at least that rate or better. If interest rates drop, your locked-in rate will drop as well. However, if the interest TEN BOS rates go up, your locked-in interest rate will not, ensuring you get the best rate throughout the mortgage pre-approval process. In order to get pre-approved for a mortgage, a mortgage professional requires a short list of information that will allow them to determine your buying power. A mortgage professional will explain to you the benefits of shorter or longer mortgage
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Community Recreation & Cultural Centre 6660 Pioneer Avenue, District of Kent Agassiz Admission is free. Donations gratefully accepted.
To register, please call District of Kent at 604.796.8891.
it will never entirely disappear. Contrary to popular belief, arthritis is not just "an old person's disease". It is a complex disease that can strike at any age – from children as young as two to seniors in their retirement years. To date, the cause of arthritis remains unknown, and there are over one hundred different kinds, including gout, lupus and scleroderma. While there is no known cure, there is hope. With early diagnosis and proper treatment, it is possible for a person to take control of
their disease and reduce debilitating joint damage. “People think there’s really nothing they can do about their arthritis but there is,” explains Trish Silvester-Lee, The Arthritis Society’s Manager of Education and Services, Fraser Region. “They need to learn as much as they can about the type of arthritis they have and the treatment options available to help them effectively manage their day-to-day pain.” The Society is offering its Chronic Pain
Management Workshop on Oct. 22 in Agassiz. “We know people manage their arthritis better when they understand what is happening to their bodies and what they can do about it,” says Silvester-Lee. “These workshops will help participants better understand their type of arthritis and educate them on different ways of managing their pain. We’ll discuss medications, supplements, complementary approaches, exercise, and healthy eating. We can also help participants
Preschool story time at library Bring your babies, your toddlers, your preschoolers. If you are a mom, a dad, a friend, a nana or a banana, come and meet some new friends at Agassiz Library Storytime. Join Crackle the library crow, Pete the Cat and Terrill for story time fun and super surprises. Refreshments, drop
in, and best of all, free. Held on Fridays from 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Tame Your Technology We are surrounded by things that go click! Make an appointment to learn to use your computer, eReader, tablet or smartphone.
The library staff can give you some tips as well as teaching to access your libraries collection of magazines and digital books for reading or listening. Let the experts help you make peace with your devices so they are more useful to you. Call to make an appointment, at 604-796-9510.
KENT-HARRISON FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATIONS INVITED Since 2001, Kent-Harrison Foundation has benefited the community by distributing over $126,000 to local organizations
In 2013, grants were awarded to the following groups: • Agassiz Community Gardens • Agassiz-Harrison Historical Society • Agassiz Elementary-Secondary School • Senior Peer Counsellors • Kent-Harrison Arts Council • Harrison Festival Society The funds distributed by the Foundation are made available by donations from individuals, the District of Kent, as well as dividends on investments managed by the Vancouver Foundation. Applicants come from areas of Arts & Culture, Family & Youth, Education, Recreation & Environment, Health & Welfare, and Seniors. Applications and Guidelines are available on-line at www.kentharrisonfoundation.com Email: info@kentharrisonfoundation.com
www.arthritis.ca We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia
develop an action plan for managing their arthritis.” The Chronic Pain Management Workshop will run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre at 6660 Pioneer Avenue. There is no cost for the workshop. For information or to register, please call District of Kent Community Recreation & Cultural Centre at 604796-8891 To learn more about arthritis, call the Arthritis Answers Line at 1-800-321-1433 or visit www.arthritis.ca.
Deadline for submission of applications is October 31, 2014. PO Box 618, Agassiz, B.C. V0M 1A0
Foundation fundraiser The Kent-Harrison Foundation is holding a fundraiser at Jimmy’s Pub on Friday, Oct. 17th at 6 p.m. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 draws and a spirit basket. Tickets are $15 and are good for a beer and a burger. Tickets at the door or call 604-796-3646. The Kent-Harrison Foundation gives funds to deserving, local organizations each year, through an application process.
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Catching up with the Pellegrinos One hiker forced to stop pilgrimage due to injury With Liz's and Cheryl's blogs usually a day from St. Jean to Burges and on through endless or two late, it is not easy to keep everybody up- wheat fields and wine country followed by to-date, but I try! The latest blog, for instance, another mountainous stretch, must seem rather came from Cheryl and brought the not daunting in the beginning, especially entirely unexpected news that she had when one considers that one has to to discontinue in Burgess after seeing a travel much of the time at an altitude of doctor, and here is her story: about 900 meters which is difficult to do Adios Leon - Sept. 30, 2014 for some people. The weather, too, has "Today I will board yet another bus to be considered - extremely hot at one and meet my "herd" as our little friend time, cold and rainy at another. The best Mali, a 7 year old traveling the Camino time slot seems to be fall, which is the with his mom, calls us. I saw my lovely time our team has chosen. physiotherapist, Roberto, for the second Once they will be home and rested, RUTH ALTENDORF time yesterday and at the time I had perhaps we can arrange an "open house" chosen to end my Camino in Leon Harrison get-together with the group to hear more and return home. I chose to take care Happenings about it all. For more immediate news, of my feet and the best way to rest and please go to: www.soundingtheway. heal would be to return home, in my wordpress.com. opinion. Well, the universe or the Camino or God or my higher self had other plans. When I called to change my flight date I was told there were no other dates I could fly until the original But, more news for hikers, singers and friends: date, October 18. On Nov 1, at 1 p.m., there will be a "Remembering Although I am somewhat distressed on hearing Trudy Hackel and Hermann Stoelting" getthis news, I have learned on a deeper level that together at the Harrison Mills Community Hall all things happen for a reason and I'm not meant on Kilby Road to share memories, watch hiking to go home early. So, I rested in my room most videos, and listen to songs. There will also be of the afternoon and evening because I had been refreshments. See you there! sightseeing the day before. This morning my feet feel a little better so I am hopeful. I am currently waiting for the bus to Villafranca del Bierzo which I will board at 13:30 and meet Liz, Frank, Eric, Angie, Brenda and our new family member Julia. Although I may not have the Camino journey I anticipated, this journey has been very internal, Simply go to reaching to depths of awareness of who I am www.agassizharrisonobserver.com that I have not gone to before. As I said to a dear friend on FaceTime (thank god for FaceTime) I /municipalelection have been kicked so far out of my comfort zone for local election updates that I don't know what it is anymore! Thanks to all my dear friends and family for your words of encouragement, love and support. You have no idea what peace it brings to me. I am truly blessed and grateful." Since it is still possible that she found a way to catch an earlier flight, I would not be surprised to meet her somewhere around Harrison - Agassiz. Should you spot her first, let me know! The group's actual day to fly home, with a stop-over in Germany, is Oct. 18. AGASSIZ-HARRISON COMMUNITY SERVICES My insight of the day: It takes courage to start (anything) but wisdom to stop when the time is Food Bank right. But back to the rest of the team which comes ever so close to Santiago! The last blog I received came from Foncebadon, a former ghost town in Registration the mountains, which slowly comes back to life. From there they will have moved on to the Cruz In order to secure a Food Bank Christmas Hamper it is de Ferro where they will have left their special mandatory for recipients to register. The registration period will be from Wednesday, October 15th till stones they brought along from home. Wednesday, November 12th, 2014. Then they had to tackle the most difficult and steepest ascent of the entire stretch to reach the Register at: Alto Altar at 1,515 meters. But this is not the end Agassiz-Harrison Community Services yet, there will be another day of trekking along 7086 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC the top of the mountains before tackling a steep descent to Portomarine. Monday to Friday As this is reason for many to take the alternate 9:00 – 11:00 am route along the main road, I hope that our team 1:00 – 3:30 pm did not, since they would have missed the most Please bring the following documentation: beautiful scenery of the entire Camino. (Latest: BC Identification for all Household Members they did not!) Proof of Household Income To do all this, the strenuous mountain part
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Discount varies by model and excludes. †¥$8,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $ 4,000 manufacturer to dealer deliver y credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Fall bonus for Truck Owners (tax inclusive), and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD 1W T. *^Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. +Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After complimentary trial period, an active OnStar service plan is required. ¥Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded 2014 Equinox the 2014 Top Safety Pick Plus Award when equipped with available forward collision alert. **Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ++2014 Chevrolet Equinox FWD equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC® I-4 engine. Comparison based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2014 Fuel Consumption Guide. ¥¥Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your dealer for additional details. ‡2014 Silverado 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L /100 km city and 8.7L /100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L /100 km city and 9.0L /100 km hwy 4WD. Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a fuel consumption rating of 12.9L /100 km city and 9.0L /100 km hwy 2WD and 14.1L /100 km city and 9.6L /100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ‡‡Whichever comes first. See dealer/manufacturer for details. Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. ^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
Call Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC at 604-869-9511, or visit us at 945 Water Avenue, Hope. [License #7287]
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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
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
IN MEMORIAM GIFTS
OBITUARIES
Wynia-Zandberg Marie Anna (nee Attema) Our dear mother, grandmother (Beppe) and great grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 29, 2014 in her 85th year at Heritage Village, Chilliwack, BC. She will be lovingly remembered by five children: Dick (Peggy) Wynia, John (Carol) Wynia, Ann (Darryl) Wallis, Theresa (John) Staber, and Bettyanne (Mark) Cheng; 13 grandchildren: Kyle Wynia, Tai Wynia, Sjon Wynia, Josh Wynia, Kandace Batz, Kris Wallis, Kurtis Wallis, Luke Staber, Madison Heglund, Tayler Rudeloff, Georgia Rudeloff, Nathan Cheng, Kira Cheng; six great grandchildren; and by her sisters Lies Harkema, Annie Hoekema, and brother Jelle Attema. She was predeceased by her husbands Joe Wynia (1980) and Dirk Zandberg (2005), daughter Marlene (Chuck) Rudeloff (2009), grandson Jes Staber (1996) and great granddaughter Shea Staber (2005). Marie was born March 1, 1929 in Makkum, Friesland, Netherlands. She married her sweetheart Joe in 1949 and after the birth of their first born son, they boldly embarked on a journey to Canada where they first settled in Sylvan Lake, Alberta in 1950. Mom and Dad were proud to become Canadian citizens in 1957. British Columbia eventually became their home when they moved to Harrison Hot Springs in 1974. Marie married Dirk Zandberg in 1982 and together they resided in Abbotsford and Chilliwack. Mom was a playful, adventurous lady who loved to laugh and travel. A heartfelt thank you goes to the staff at Heritage Village residential care home who lovingly cared for Mom in the frailty of her last days. Funeral service to be held 11:30 am, Saturday, October 11th at Henderson’s in Chilliwack.
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Born July 16, 1936 to Klaas and Klaske (Slump) Lanting in Oosterzee, Holland. Born into a farming family, farming was in Henry’s blood. Upon arriving in Canada in the spring of 1952, Henry found work in Delta, first for a dairy farmer, and then digging peat. Several jobs driving truck and working for CP Railway and BC Gas ensued. Henry met the tall beauty, Alma Nanninga and they were married July 30, 1958, settling for a short time in Abbotsford. A dairy farm was purchased in Agassiz and Agassiz became home for the rest of Henry’s life. Although the dairy farm filled most of the hours of Henry and Alma’s lives, they both became involved in the foundation of the Agassiz Christian School. Henry continued to serve often on the school board while Alma worked on fundraising. In addition, Henry served as often as he could as an elder in the church, realizing that this was a position he could hold with zeal, serving the church he loved. His true servant heart and commitment to his Lord have made Henry a well-respected and beloved member and leader of his church and school community Henry was predeceased by both of his parents, his two brothers, John and Sidney and brother in law, Martin Brink. Henry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alma and his two children and their families: Keith and Neleen Lanting, Janice Lanting and her son, Kaiden, Brittany (Jordie) Hawley, Bradley Lanting, Dorianna Lanting and her daughter Kaci and Dailan Lanting; Juanita and Wayne Reitsema, Nicole, Russell, Lindsay and Valerie Reitsema. Henry is also survived by his sister, Sylvia (John) Pranger, his brother, Mike (Anne) Lanting, sisters in law, Ena Lanting and Hermina Brink and many beloved nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Henry will also be greatly missed by his extended family, and by his loving church family at the Chilliwack Free Reformed Church, a place where he felt loved, respected and welcomed by members of all generations. Special thanks to Dani and Jeannette, who helped make Henry’s last weeks so much more worth living. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Chilliwack Free Reformed Church, 45471Yale Rd.W. Chilliwack, BC. Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium in care of arrangements. 604-792-1344. www.hendersonsfunerals.com
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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130
HELP WANTED
LABOURERS REQUIRED
HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS
for busy lumber re-manufacturing facility, must be available for shift work. Wages commensurate with experience. Drop off resume to: 8133 Aitken Rd., between 7-3:30
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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HELP WANTED
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package and room for advancement. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3), and Mechanics. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, references and a driver’s abstract are required. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: Troyer.ca.
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Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
Apply online
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Under the supervision of the Technical Services Manager processes building permit applications, performs inspections, reviews drawings and construction for conformance with legislation, regulations and standards. Explains and enforces municipal bylaws.
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
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WELDER/FABRICATORS Full-time,permanent. Must have C level or higher with 3+ years on job welding exp. Metalcore exp. a plus. We offer competitive compensation, paid o/t & benefits.
Apply with Resume to: sales@duraramp.com
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
hrlakeviewrestaurant@gmail.com
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Submit detailed resumes, including references by: October 29, 2014 to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat BC V8C 2H7, Phone (250) 6328900,Fax (250) 632-4995, or e-mail dok@kitimat.ca. Community information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
EXPERIENCED Painter needed for busy Industrial sandblasting shop. Must have spraying experience. Email resumes to: info@midwaywheelabrating.com Please no walk-ins.
PERSONAL SERVICES
SERVER NEEDED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
TRADES, TECHNICAL
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Part time work for a automotive mechanic/technician. Good working conditions, Mon - Fri. Competitive wages based on flat rate. Position may work into full time. Chilliwack Engine & Auto Repair 604-792-9252 or email
Harrison Hot Springs F/T; 37.5 hrs/wk; $10.50/hr High school education required.
The successful applicant will have BOABC or Canadian Registered Building Certification (preference will be given to Level 2 certification or higher) and a minimum Class 5 driver’s license. This bargaining unit position has a wage scale ranging from $37.94 - $45.90/hour (over 2 years) with a 35 hour work week.
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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates. Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today. Work from Home! www.canscribe.com. info@canscr ibe.com. 1.800.466.1535.
Only those of interest will be contacted.
BUILDING INSPECTOR for the DISTRICT OF KITIMAT (Regular Full Time Position)
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
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Home Occupation and Development Permit Areas What: Public hearing on proposed District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1513, 2014. When: Please join us at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 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., October 14, 2014. Where: The public hearing is to be held in the Centennial Centre of the Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC.
Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD
Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street
What is it? A Zoning Bylaw amendment to address housekeeping items with respect to home occupations and the removal of development permit guidelines. What changes? In general, the proposed changes in the Zoning Bylaw Amendment will: • provide staff with the flexibility to determine if a Section 219 restrictive covenant is warranted in certain situations for home occupations. • remove Part 5.1 Development Permit Areas from the Zoning Bylaw. Guidelines for development permits areas have since been included under Part 9.0 of the District of Kent Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1508, 2014. Subject Lands
New West 604.522.4900
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
Atlas Power Sweeping Hiring Drivers SWEEPER OPERATORS - require air ticket.
WATER TRUCK OPERATORS - require Class 3.
Experience is beneficial but we will train. Burnaby based, must be avail for weekends. Good driving record & abstract req’d.
Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988
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 October 2, 2014 to October 14, 2014 inclusive. You may also contact Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services at 604-796-2235 for more information.
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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 LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
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PAINT SPECIAL
LANDSCAPING
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
TIRED OF LOOKING AT THOSE UGLY STUMPS ? We do stump grinding, stump removal as well as brush mowing (up to 5” dia. trees), grade work, land reclamation ... just to name a few things. SB Solutions 604-701-2153
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
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PLUMBING
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
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RENTALS
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APARTMENT/CONDO
$575.00 1 br.,Mt. Cheam views,updated suite,elevator,new laundry facilities,storage locker,parking & walk to downtown Agassiz amenities. Discount for seniors. 604-367-8737.
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
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10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca 1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607
LEGAL SERVICES
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ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems 604-792-8055 / 854-8055
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Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m. Also, new construction,
329 PAINTING & DECORATING 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
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
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condo quality l bdrm...$650
Abbotsford
Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences. Available now. Call 604-703-3405
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Agassiz - 1 BDRM apt. for rent $650/m. Safe, clean building, N/S, N/P, coin laundry, free parking. Call Marcus 778-808-2046
30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666
RECREATIONAL/SALE
1992 Crank-up Scamper Camper 8’6”. Furnace, 3 burner stove, flush toilet, w.t, 1000 lbs. Good Condition $2800. 604-796-9316
RV PADS
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1996 36’ Triple E motorhome, 270 Cummings diesel. Exc shape. $35,500. With Tracker tow car $41,000. (604)796-9074
STORAGE
WANTED: shop space 15’x30’ min. for restoring an old vehicle. Must have 220 V. wiring, concrete floor, heat. Call: 604-798-1317 or email: dgdnbr@gmail.com
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
TRANSPORTATION 810
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STEEL BUILDINGS...GIFT-CARD GIVE-AWAY! 20X22 $4,358. 25X24 $4,895. 30X30 $6,446. 32X32 $7,599. 40X46 $12,662. 47X72 $18,498. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
BLUE GOTTI PIT BULLS: ONLY 1 FEMALE LEFT. Call (604)7012920
1999 VW JETTA 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#619. $3,900. 2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900. 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900. 2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900. 2003 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr, auto, full load, ST#586 $6,900. 2007 FORD FUSION 4 door auto, loaded, A/cared, ST#321 $6,900 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $10,900. 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K STK#17. $12,900. 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. $13,900. 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. STK#126. $14,900. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.
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HELP WANTED
SKOWKALE FIRST NATION
Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
#10 - 3rd Floor 7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5 Phone: 604-824-5117 Email: afc@shaw.ca
GENERAL MANAGER
OCTOBER 17, 2014
POSITION SUMMARY:
Notice of Proposed Property Disposition Regional Airpark, 62720 Airport Road, Hope, British Columbia The Fraser Valley Regional District Regional Airpark is located approximately 5 km west of the District of Hope town centre and 30 minutes east from the City of Chilliwack.
Land Lease Available The Airpark has approximately 9 acres of land available for aviation, groundside commercial development or agricultural enterprises. If you are interested in a unique location for your business venture, the available lands at the Fraser Valley Regional District Regional Airpark may meet your requirements. If considering agricultural-related enterprises, please note there is no water available on the site. Also noted that building height restrictions may be in place due to airstrip operations. Lease terms and rates are negotiable and site tours can be arranged by contacting Milly Marshall at 604-869-2304. Expressions of Interest should be submitted to the Fraser Valley Regional District to the attention of Milly Marshall, Manager of Recreation, Culture and Airpark Services. They can be delivered by email to mmarshall@fvrd. bc.ca, by fax at 604-869-9336 or delivered and received at Recreation, Culture and Airpark Services at 1005 – 6th Avenue, Hope, B.C., V0X 1L4. Deadline for submissions is December 1, 2014 at 4:30pm.
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Skowkale First Nation is seeking the services of a confident and energetic General Manager. This is a full time one-year contract with potential for permanency. Reporting to Council, the General Manager is responsible for leading, planning and organizing the day-to-day operations of Skowkale.
Financing Available
The Scrapper
www.keytrackautosales.ca
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: • A Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Management or Public Administration • A minimum of five (5) years of related and progressive senior management experience, preferably in a First Nation environment • Must have a broad knowledge of First Nation governance, proposal writing, finance, infrastructure, property taxation, land code, planning and development and capital project management • A strong understanding and working knowledge of MS Office Suite software (including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) • Demonstrated ability to manage a complex organization including: reporting, budgeting and financial management, human resources, policy development • Demonstrates the ability to communicate and deal effectively with the public, to work collaboratively with Council and staff, and to build partnerships in the community and surrounding area • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to establish rapport with people of all educational and occupational backgrounds • Must successfully pass a pre-employment RCMP criminal record check • Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License (Class 5) and have reliable transportation to and from work.
SALARY GRADE: Negotiable and will be based on qualifications APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received prior to 4:00pm on October 31, 2014 If you are interested in being a part of our success, please submit your cover letter and resume in complete confidence to:
Skowkale First Nation #10 – 3rd Floor 7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5 Attention: Chief Willy Hall Subject: General Manager JD Email: Info@skowkalefn.com Or Fax to 604-824-5342 to: ATTN SKOWKALE
Warehouse Lien In the matter of the Warehouse Lien Act: SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
ANSWERS
Fraser Valley Regional District Business Opportunity
October 9, 2014
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HELP WANTED
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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 dr, auto, a/c, power lock. STK#564 $2,495. 2003 HONDA CIVIC 4dr, auto, full load. STK#615 $2,900. 2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546. $3,900. 2004 TOYOTA ECHO 4 dr, sedan, auto, a/c. STK# 612. Only this week! $3,995. 2006 PONTIAC MONTANA 7 passenger, auto, loaded STK#554. $5,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900. 2007 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto, full load, STK#603 $7,900. 2009 DODGE AVENGER, 4 dr fully loaded. STK#532. $8,900. 2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900. 2009 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, full load, runs good. STK# 624 $10,900. 2012 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr auto, sedan, full load, black. STK#614 $12,900. 2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4 X 4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900. 2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4 X 4, loaded. STK#492. $16,900.
33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888
. DIAL-A-LAW 604-687-4680
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
TRUCKS & VANS KEY TRACK AUTO SALES
and 2 bdrm...$799/m
STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
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SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029
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SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
T. Marlowe Manor
For Sale: 40” snow blower for garden tractor $250. 48” snow blade for garden tractor $100. Stihl weed-wacker $20. Call George 604-491-1999
MISC. FOR SALE
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(Under new Management)
Rosedale. RV pads available. $420/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $75/mo available. call 604-794-7361
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
AUTO FINANCING
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
We Service all Makes
(778)378-6683
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TRANSPORTATION
1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz
747 552 MOVING & STORAGE
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AMERICAN Bully Puppies. Show quality parents,strong blood line.Mother is blue nose and father is an American. Looking for great homes for 6 little beauties. Great temperament, family raised parents. 604-825-9481 604-856-1676
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TRANSPORTATION
Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Angela Niittynen of the last known address of: 6389 Golf Rd., Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A3; For unpaid rents totaling $287.91. If this amount is not paid on or before October 16, 2014, the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.
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Community Corner October 2014 Meet the Pros
October 2014
YOUR SOURCE FOR QUALITY LOCAL PROFESSIONALS
Community Events
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RENOVATOR COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
Groups and Activities
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FOR KIDS
Cross - Harrison Elementary Crackle the library crow, Pete the Cat and Terrill for - Thurs. 6 - 7:30 pm Grades 4, 5 & 6 Registration storytime fun and super surpr ises. Refreshments, & team leader - Carol Cartmell 604-7 93-0171 or drop in, free. gospelbrass@shaw.ca Crafts • Games • Lesson
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ssiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at g Place - Meet friends, old & new! Paren the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. ts/ FMI call Ettie caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are welcome. 604-819-6822 Mon., Weds. & Thurs. 9:30 am - 1 pm 7272 Morrow • Better Beginnings - Pre/post Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313 natal education, nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. • Coffee Break/St ory Hour - A weekly Bible Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call Study for ladies & child ren 0-5. Weds. 9:30 am 604-796-0313 Agassiz Christian Reformed Church on Morrow • Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm Road. FMI call or text 604-997-4484 at Kent Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids 0 - 5. • 1789 The Royal Westminster FMI call Kent Elementary at 604-796-21 Regiment Cadet Corps - Westie Army Cade 61. ts Training at the Royal Canadian Legio • Preschool Storytime Fridays from n Branch No 10:15 228 - 344 Fort – 11:00 am - Bring us your babies, your Street Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm toddlers, Free for ages 12 - 19 your preschoolers. If you are a mom , a dad, a Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD friend, a nana or a banana, come and meet some Email 1789trg@g mail.com new friends at Agassiz Library Story time. Join or call 604-799-88 97
FOR SENIORS
• Seniors
Friendship House Drop-In - group devo ted to improving “The Quality of Life” Mon. Seniors Walking to Music at 10 am, Sit at 10:30 am, Bingo at 1 pm, Seniors Learn & Fit for all seniors. FMI call Ernie Bayer @ 604-576to Line Dance at 4 pm; Tues. Bridge and Cribb age at 1 9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca pm.; Wed. Floor Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor Curling • Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Support at 1 pm. FMI call 604-796-3422. - Knit & Natter Group: We meet every • Council of Senior Citiz Thursday ens at Dogwood Manor on Morro w Rd., Agassiz. Organizations (COSCO) is an advo cacy Everyone welcome. Call Eunice 604-796-9841
R.C.E. APPLIANCE REPAIR
Rick’s Computer Services
• General Repairs & Data Recovery • Trojans & Viruses Removed • Same day service on all drop offs
604-796-2834 Service to all makes of washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators
Drop by 6438 Lougheed Hwy. (Corner of 7 & 9)
604-796-0538
tact Father Joaquim 9am. Everyone Welcome. Con rch Chu ed orm Ref an isti • Agassiz Chr Dias 604-796-9181. am. Call 604-703-9558 Meets at the 7452 Morrow Rd. Sun. at 10 Central Community Church day 10:30 am ed ghe Lou Sun 0 . 686 Ave eer rch Pion Ag Hall at 6800 Agassiz United Chu ssiz United Church Kids Ministry as well. For more info visit www. Highway. 604-796-2680 Aga ol at 10:30 am. central365.org Sunday Service & Sunday Scho rch 6904 #9 The Harrison Gospel Chapel Sunday Chu n lica Ang nts Sai All 0 am. 514 Lillooet arist at 10 am Sun. Worship Service begins at 10:3 Highway, Agassiz. Holy Euch yone welcome. Ever 0 -950 -796 7237 Ave, HHS. Call 604 rch Chu ic hol Cat elchapel.com gosp y’s ison hon St. Ant hgc@shaw.ca • harr & 11 am, Tues. to Sat. e-mail: Morrow Road. Sunday 9 am
HARRISON MILLS COUNTRY Agassiz Campus Sunday, 10:30 am Kids’ Ministry Meeting at the Ag Hall 6800 Pioneer Ave. www.central365.org
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Have a Quilt you would like to show? For more information please contact Mary at 604-796-9261 Or Kim at cabinfever@telus.net Harrison Mills Community Hall 1995 School Road, Harrison Mills, BC
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Handyman
Decks & Fencing Patio Bricks Laminate Skirting Painting Siding & Roofing Power washing Yard Cleanup
Larry 604.997.7602
Agassiz All Storage Easy access from Hwy 1 or 7 We have storage for:
• RVS • BOATS • VEHICLES • Heated units • Long term discounts • Security fenced • Electronic gate • Video surveillance
Call (604) 795-0214 24 Hour Service
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