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he Wood Lake wildfire on the evening of August 7 as viewed from Harrison Lake. Crews continue to work on the blaze, estimated to be 13.7 square kilometers in size as of August 11.

Sts’ailes feel burn of Wood Lake forest fire Lorene Keitch

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The Wood Lake wildfire, burning since August 2, has decimated an estimated 13.7 square kilometres of forest so far. While crews continue to battle the blaze by ground and air attack, members of the Sts'ailes band watch and wait, hoping the damage will be less than what they fear.

The loss of more than 13 square kilometres to a wildfire is devastating

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to the First Nations people who have walked these grounds for centuries.

The Sts'ailes band, an independent First Nations group living near the Harrison River, has roots that extend back hundreds of years, with ancestral village and ceremonial sites located all around Harrison Lake.

Band Council member Boyd Peters, aboriginal rights and title manager, says the region has significant cultural ties, with multiple

ancestral village sites as well as daily use by members for plant gathering, hunting, fishing and ceremonial purposes.

Monica Joe (Leon) knows first-hand the importance of the area caught in wildfire. Stepsum, known as 20 Mile Bay to most, is a destination for a gathering of Sts'ailes every year.

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More than 130 firefighters continue to battle the Wood Lake Wildfire on the east side of Harrison Lake. Fire information officer Jordan Turner said as of Aug. 11, the fire was estimated to be 1,370 hectares, or 13.7 km2.

The Wood Lake Wildfire has proven to be one of the "most challenging" fires in B.C. this summer, says Turner.

"It does have the most resources on it. It's a challenge.

But every day, we're getting a little closer to containing it."

The fire was 60 per cent contained as of Tuesday, while a report Monday put it at 40 per cent containment.

"We don't put containment numbers out to the public until we're confident it will be unlikely that containment will be breached by the fire," says Turner. "We have been making progress over the last week."

Crews have contained the southern flank and are now working on the west and north flanks.

"Our biggest challenge right now is the north flank of the fire because of steep slopes and inhospitable terrain," reports Turner.

A rappel crew is accessing the steeper slopes via helicopter.

The Wildfire Service expects fire activity and smoke levels may increase over the next few days due to rising temperatures and decreasing relative humidity throughout the region.

Fire crews include a group of 24 firefighters from South Africa.

There was also a small crew from Australia but they have since left.

There are five helicopters and four heavy pieces of equipment at work.

The Wood Lake wildfire began Aug. 2 and rapidly grew due to wind and dry conditions. No homes or structures are at risk and the fire has been spreading northward away from Harrison Hot Springs. The wildfire was human-caused and is under investigation.

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"A lot of our people would go up there, spend the day, do all kinds of activities," shares Joe. "We take some of the younger youth to gather medicine, teach them how to gather materials for weaving."

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"We gather all our materials for our basket weaving and our medicines."

They seek out the Cedar, wild cherry and other trees for medicine and basket weaving materials.

"They're all burnt now," says Joe. "It's a big, big loss for us."

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not gathered all they needed yet for this year's weaving projects and had planned to return again. That appears to no longer be possible.

"We were so devastated when we heard about the fire in that area," she reflects.

"We're going to have to find a different area to gather our materials."

The Sts'ailes band wrote a letter to the BC Wildfire Service Wednesday, August 5, highlighting their concerns regarding the wildfire.

"This disastrous and entirely preventable fire is a natural consequence of largely unregulated recreational activities around Harrison Lake," the letter states. "Even recreation sites, which are important cultural and historic places within our territory, are routinely vandalized and left full of trash."

They reference three known archeological village sites in the area under wildfire threat, including Stepsum (20 Mile Bay), Quqwathem (10 Mile Bay) and Kwótxwem (Eagle Falls).

"Sts'ailes people have been living off this land being impacted

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Wood Lake Wildfire from air

by the fire since timeimmemorial [. . .] and have the right and obligation to continue protecting the natural and cultural resources central to our cultural traditions," the letter goes on to say.

As the wildfire continues to burn, Peters says two Sts'ailes Council members were set to fly over the fire Tuesday afternoon to look at

some of the culturally sensitive sites to see risks and damages. For the Sts'ailes people, the hope is that this disaster will result in greater co-operation between the Sts'ailes people and the government in the future.

Peters says thankfully, the winds have worked in favour of the Sts'ailes community of

approximately 1,000 people and there is no immediate threat to the village.

However, there is a threat to future economic ventures. The Sts'ailes Development Corporation, tasked with economic development and business plans for the community, reports they had no forestry lots in immediate danger from the fire.

But Jeremy Boyd, forestry operations for Sts'ailes Development Corporation, says it does impact the possibility of future forestry projects. He adds that the run-ofthe river project they are involved in is also not in the wildfire zone right now though it had the potential to if the fire kept growing at its early pace.

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"Human caused could be a lot of things: campfire, broken bottle, ATV in dry grass," explains Turner. "That investigation will take time."

All human-caused wildfires are preventable and unnecessarily divert firefighting resources from naturally occurring fires, states the BC Wildfire Service.

The area surrounding the fire has been restricted for safety reasons. In spite of road closures, BC Wildfire Service reports having to escort several groups of people out of the restricted area over the past week.

"When members of the public enter an area where a wildfire is burning or where fire suppression operations are in progress, they can put themselves, wildfire crews and others at risk," states the report.

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The South African crew seen here working on the south flank of the Wood Lake Wildfire August 10.

"When someone enters a restricted area without authorization, they can delay firefighting activities. This could contribute to the growth of the fire and possibly put more values and people at risk."

They ask that people not enter the restricted area.

"There is security in place at the 0 km mark on the Sts'ailes Forest service road, and security at the 33 km marker just past 20 Mile Bay stopping people coming from Pemberton way," reports Turner.

West Harrison sites that are closed include

Francis Lake, Grace Lake, Hale Creek, Lookout Lake, Sunrise Lake, Twenty Mile Bay, Wolfe Lake and Wood Lake.

To report a wildfire or open burning violation, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

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Harrison Lake claims more lives

Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

A third death has occurred on Harrison Lake this year and a possible fourth.

A young woman was swimming with friends at Cogburn Beach on the east side of Harrison Lake Friday, Aug. 7 around 7 p.m. Barb McLintock, media relations for the BC Coroners Service, reports there was a "swimming incident" involving the woman.

The death is under investigation and the woman's name has not been released as of The Observer's press time.

However, she worked at Beatniks Bistro in Fort Langley and a memorial is in place at the restaurant with condolences for 'Lyndsay'.

Then Tuesday afternoon, an incident occurred on Harrison Lake. Initial reports are that a young man, estimated to be in his 20s, disappeared in the water when four friends were out together on the lake.

Eyewitness Darlene Delaney said she and her husband Trevor were on their boat with friends from Ontario.

The Agassiz couple decided to putter over to nearby Long Island to watch the fire crews at work.

Delaney says they looked behind them and saw a group of three swimmers in the water and one in a boat.

"I was saying the water must be nice today because they're out swimming," says

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One man was pulled to safety, but another was still missing Tuesday evening following another incident on Harrison Lake. On Friday a young woman drowned while swimming at Cogburn Beach.

Delaney.

They continued watching the helicopters work on the wildfire.

A little while later, they turned around and saw two people in the nearby boat yelling and waving their arms.

"We thought maybe they were fooling around," says Delaney, because the group had been laughing and swimming minutes earlier. But they quickly realized the men were serious and raced over.

There was one man in the water drifting away from two men in the boat. The Delaneys quickly rescued him by throwing him a rope and an inflatable life jacket.

"Our friend hasn't come up," the other two reportedly said to the Delaneys.

"It was pretty scary."

Delaney says they

checked their depth sounder at the scene: 130 feet.

An air ambulance attended the scene but left without anyone on board. The man pulled from the water was taken away by BC Ambulance at the Harrison Lake boat launch.

Kent Harrison Search and Rescue members searched the surface of the lake Tuesday afternoon, suspending their search at 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday morning, a dive team and RCMP sonar planned to head out to the site, on the west side of Long Island just south of 20 Mile Bay, according to KHSAR team manager Neil Brewer.

Cpl. Mike Rail, RCMP spokesman, reminds boaters to be smart on the water.

"The police want to

remind everyone to be safe when they're on the water. If you're boating, ensure you have the proper safety equipment on board," says Rail.

"Know your skills, know your environment and know your limitations."

These incidents come on the heels of a video which was released from friends and family of two men who died in Harrison Lake June 8.

Daniel Reid, 23 and Gary Duong, 25, were out with friends on an inflatable raft and decided to swim ashore. Their bodies were found a week-and-a-half later in the Harrison River.

The video, found on Youtube, has been viewed more than 38,000 times.

In the PSA, unnamed speakers urge the Village of Harrison Hot Springs to put up signs.

At Monday evening's

council meeting, Mayor Leo Facio said, the Village has not received any formal reports or recommendations regarding signage.

"We're open for discussion," he said, but adds it would need to include other parties such as provincial government representatives.

He says the Village would need to work on how, "to put out precautions on a lake that's 30 miles long."

On social media, Gary Duong's mother Jenny Chan wrote Aug. 8, "We have just been made aware of another drowning at Harrison Lake today, and we know too well the pain that family must be experiencing right now.

Given what we know now about that lake, we consider it unacceptable that a minimum of cautionary signs are not put up."

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Off-roaders waiting to assess fire damage

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Once the massive fire near Harrison Lake stops burning, local off-road enthusiasts will be some of the first to venture back into the area.

Last week, as the fire was still burning at 650 hectares, they chatted online about possible clean up efforts, getting up there to assess the damage, and eventually rebuilding the area they love so dearly. It’s been a hard fire to watch for regular visitors to the area, as the flames quickly spread through the underbrush and into the trees on Sunday.

Myles Denman was one of the first to stumble onto the scene of the fire, when it was just starting, as he and his wife were four-byfouring in the area that morning.

“We probably came across it around 11:40 a.m. or so,” he said.

“We were on our way to Hale Creek, a favourite spot for us wheelers.”

While it was still relatively small, it was beyond anything they could handle alone.

“It was clear that it needed major resources immediately,” he said. “Nothing we could do with a couple shovels and no water.”

They called it in, with the little reception available, and stayed a safe distance away to watch the initial firefighting efforts.

“They did everything they could, trust me,” he said. “We watched the whole response.”

Hale Creek was one of the areas members of the FourWheel Drive Association have been hoping won’t be destroyed by the fire.

Denman goes up there every couple months, he says, but it’s a busy recreation site with offroaders going up there daily.

Camping at Hale Creek is free, and the site is located along the western shore of Harrison Lake, about 23 km up West Harrison Forest Service Road. Members of the Four-Wheel Drive

Association helped build a log picnic shelter at the site, and keep the area well maintained.

It’s located right at the fire, which has now grown (August 11) to about 1,370 hectares.

“It’s sad to think that the shelter has probably burned,” he says.

Denman and other members of the Four Wheel Drive Association of B.C. are some of the heaviest users of local backroads and recreation sites.

But they also pride themselves on being caretakers of the land, and organize cleanup parties regularly, especially in the summer months when partiers move in and take over the forest and beaches.

“Real wheelers and outdoor enthusiasts take care of our playground,” Denman said.

“Then there are the punks, usually the younger crowds who leave garbage and disrespect the place.”

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The East Sector Lands in Harrison Hot Springs could soon be turned into an official park.

The unofficial trails system on the east side of Harrison Hot Springs off McPherson Road is popular with local walkers but does not have a formal trail system. The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) hopes to build on what is already there and turn it into an official park.

"The goal is to have this established as a regional park," shares Christina Vugteveen, FVRD manager of regional parks. "There are existing trails but those trails are not maintained currently."

She says trail improvements could include anything from trail resurfacing to removal of dangerous trees to adding amenities like picnic tables and signage.

The FVRD received funding from the Canada 150 Funding For Community Infrastructure grant for the project. The $24,250 will need to be matched by the FVRD, which means the project is pending budget approval for the FVRD 2016 budget.

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The lush lands of the East Sector will be turned into an official park, pending the 2016 FVRD budget.

Mark Strahl, MP for Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, made the announcement prior to the call of the federal election.

Vugteveen says the funding should be enough to get the project started. The FVRD's choice to formalize the East Sector Lands

into a park came about after consultation with the Village a few years ago. Mayor Leo Facio reported at Council Monday evening that the plan for this park began three and a half years ago when he was approached by the Regional District for future projects.

"I pointed to our

map and said, 'regional park please'," said Facio. "It will be a tremendous asset for our community."

He says it is not a "done deal" yet, but it looks promising.

According to a spokesperson at Strahl's office, as far as they know there are no more funding announcements upcoming for the Canada 150 grants. Both the Village of Harrison Hot Springs and the District of Kent had applied for funding as well. The Village Council requested a grant for improvements to the band stand in Harrison though they planned to "rescope" for another project. The District Council wanted to build a splash park near the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre.

The Canada 150 Infrastructure Program is part of the federal government's activities to honour Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.

Other projects Strahl announced for funding included $5,100 for the Hope Curling Club, $225,000 for spray park renovations in Chilliwack and $171,200 for the Stó:lō Nation to upgrade the Coqualeetza cultural site buildings in Chilliwack.

Think before you drink and go boating

Drinking and boating continues to be a factor in approximately 40% of boatingrelated fatalities. An IPSOSREID study commissioned by the Canadian Safe Boating Council and conducted in 2014 cited some disturbing perceptions amongst boaters who drink and boat at least occasionally. These included: 1. It’s not dangerous to drink and boat.

2. Drinking while boating is just part of the overall relaxing experience.

3. The chances of getting caught are extremely remote.

The first two of these suggest that we as boaters need to be better educated on the dangers of drinking and boating. It’s been proven that the combination of sun, wind and rocking motion of the boat significantly increases the intoxicating effects of alcohol. Not only are your senses dulled but so are your abilities to safely operate a boat. Reduced inhibitions often also lead to us taking risks that we wouldn’t normally engage in like operating their boat at speeds unsafe for the conditions or letting passengers sit on the bow of the boat with their legs hanging over the edge while the boat is in

motion. It’s all too often forgotten as well that, we as boat operators, are responsible for the safety of everyone on board. A good question to ask yourself is how you would feel if someone you love was hurt or killed as a result of your boating while impaired.

With respect to the chances of getting caught drinking and boating being extremely remote, the probabilities in 2015 have increased significantly based on two initiatives that will be in full swing this season.

The first is called “Operation Dry Water” which was initiated by the Canadian Safe Boating Council in 2013 and has progressively gained momentum to the point where it should be

in full swing across Canada this upcoming season. It runs during the August long weekend and involves police agencies making increased vessel checks to both educate boaters on the dangers of drinking and boating and to enforce their local laws relating to the practice.

The second is called “Help Us Catch Impaired Boaters – Dial 911." It was introduced in 2014 across most of Canada, again by the Canadian Safe Boating Council, and eagerly received by police and 911 agencies alike. The intent of the initiative is to both act as a preventative influence and to empower everyone on the water to report instances of suspected impaired boating.

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You never knew when someone will find their calling.

Marc-Andre Leclerc was just five years old when he discovered his life’s passion. Rifling through a mountain encyclopedia fired his imagination and set him on a path to becoming one of the world’s best young climbers.

“It had all these images of people climbing Mt. Everest or whatever, and it looked like an adventure,” the Agassiz native said. “Back then I wanted to be an astronaut and a bushwhacking Indiana Jones-style explorer too, but I’ve wanted to do this since forever.”

Leclerc started his climbing career indoors and was good enough to win a national title as a 12-year-old.

But as much fun as he had scrambling up plastic walls, he was always drawn to the real thing.

When he was 11 years old, Leclerc remembers doing “extreme” hiking.

“Or at least it felt extreme because we’d be climbing super-steep forested embankments and the hikes were very long,” he recalled.

He climbed his first real mountain that same year.

Leclerc went with a friend’s family and tackled the Welch Peak in the Cheam Mountain Range (elevation 2431 metres).

“We hiked up to a lake underneath the peak, and then three of us continued up to the top,” Leclerc said. “I remember being one or two hundred feet in front of them, finding my own way up the mountain, and it was really cool.

That’s what I remember most. Just behind ahead of them, scrambling up on my own and feeling really good about it.”

When Leclerc was 14 he had a 16-year-old friend with a driver’s license.

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Happiest scrambling over rocks and finding his way to the top of steep mountain peaks, Agassiz native Mark-Andre Leclerc is earning a reputation for finding new ways to reach some of the world’s toughest summits.

adventures together, climbing all over the Chilliwack Valley,” he chuckled. “We didn’t know what we were doing and our techniques were hilarious. We had the kind of equipment people would have used in the 1960s or 1970s, going up there with hammers, spikes and helmets that were too big.”

Leclerc is 22 years old now.

He’s scaled hundreds of peaks over the last eight years and has earned a reputation as a fearless trailblazer, a man who does what others will not do.

“The most enjoyable part of climbing for me is type-two fun,” he explained.

“Type-two fun is when you’re kind of suffering and it’s not that fun, but afterwards you remember it as the best experience. My strongest memories, if I actually went back and relived them would be like, ‘What the hell was I thinking. This is terrible!’”

Climbing in the southern Patagonian ice fields in South America provides some of these moments.

Last winter, Leclerc and a friend tackled a series of massive granite horn-like peaks, and did several things no one had done before. That included finding a new route up the north face

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of the largest one, the daunting Cerro Torre.

“It was summer there, but the top of the mountain had been pasted with a thin sheet of ice,” Leclerc explained.

“When the sun came up, the ice delaminated and all these little pellets were raining down on us from a thousand feet above.

I was bombarded. My fingers were bleeding and it was pretty dangerous.”

“We had to climb through a raging waterfall at one point and we had to camp on this crazy little pedestal halfway up the mountain.”

They reached the peak at sundown the next day and were rewarded for their effort with a windstorm that made standing impossible.

“We were just crouching to take our photos, then we had to rappel down the face in the dark,” he laughed.

“We rappeled all night.

The sun came up and we still had a thousand feet to go. We had so many gnarly things happen, but when we finally stumbled onto the glacier at the bottom we were so happy we’d finished the route and had that epic adventure.”

“If we hadn’t had all that it still would have been really fun, but it wouldn’t be burned into my memory quite so deeply.”

Another memorable moment occurred in his

own backyard when he tackled the northeast buttress of Mt. Slesse.

The last group to take that route did so in the 1980s, using ladders and slings to help themselves up.

Leclerc wanted to solo it with minimal equipment — just his hands, feet and some ice tools.

“Slesse was the most inspiring mountain when I was growing up, I love winter climbing and I thought free-soloing it would be a real good expression of adventure and skill.”

Near the top, about 2,000 feet up, the mountain almost thwarted him with a 15 foot section that looked too difficult.

But Leclerc found a way, as he always seems to do, and enjoyed his reward.

“It comes from years and years spending a lot of time in the mountains, where following natural lines becomes almost intuitive and subconscious. After 12 years of doing it, it’s built up to the point where it’s natural,” he said. “It was a difficult and engaging climb, but once I was at the top I was able to relax because I wasn’t worried about getting back down.

“There are incredibly beautiful summits in the world that I have trouble enjoying because I’m thinking, ‘OK, this is

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really nice but now I’ve got to get back down.’”

As wonderful as Slesse is, it’s Cerro Torre that keeps drawing Leclerc back.

With financial help from his main sponsor (Arcteryx), he’s returning to Patagonia in two weeks for his next challenge.

“I want to climb Fitz Roy (also known as Cerro Chaltén in South America) in winter and I’d like to try a new route on the east face of Cerro Torre,” he said. “I’ve been eyeing up this line that is really epic looking.”

Leclerc isn’t getting rich doing this.

At least not yet.

But he sees no reason to stop as long as he’s having fun.

“I see a lot of kids I went to school with who are in their 20s, stressed out about finances and not doing anything fun,” he said. “I can see myself doing this at least another 10 years, traveling, checking off climbing goals and just having experiences.”

Follow his adventures online at marcleclerc. blogspot.ca

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Water safety

With the tragic drowning death of a young woman in Harrison Lake on Friday and the probable drowning of a young man in the same lake on Tuesday, the risks are starkly clear.

The incidents follow the deaths of two men earlier in the year – a tragedy that has prompted the family to release a poignant video calling for more signage and better awareness. (Grieving families deliver video message, Agassiz Harrison Observer, Aug. 6.)

Details of the two most recent incidents are still scarce. However, they reflect a familiar theme: an underestimation of the perils of such a large body of water. The currents are strong, the water is cold and the wind and waves can turn a simple swim into nightmare.

But there’s more, as B.C.’s grim record shows.

Hundreds of people drown in Canada each year, and here in B.C. our lakes and rivers have claimed far too many of those lives.

Hot and dry 2013 was a particularly bad year in this province, with more than 40 drowning deaths recorded by midJuly. But with temperatures climbing again in what has already been a summer for the record books, there is a very real possibility that we’ll see a return to those numbers.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

The British Columbia Drowning Report 2015 edition — a compilation of stats from 2008 to 2012 — lays out the five Ws of drowning deaths in the province over that five-year period. Its findings are unsurprising.

It tells us July and August are the most dangerous months and that the Fraser Valley sees the most drowning deaths of any region in the province. The report also notes that eight out of 10 drowning victims are male; most people who drown in B.C. die in a river, stream or lake; and that age 20-24 is the riskiest time of life.

But it’s the ‘Whys’ that should really make us sit up and take notice.

Between the ages of 20 and 34, the most likely cause of drowning is alcohol consumption (48 per cent) followed by not wearing a life jacket when relevant (40 per cent). What these elements all have in common, of course, is that they are choices those swimmers and boaters made.

When it comes to safety on the water, of course, enforcement is crucial. But it’s also important to acknowledge the role we play in our own safety, and the safety of those who are enjoying the water with us.

We have no idea what the circumstances were surrounding the most recent tragedies. And, at the moment, that doesn’t really matter. It’s simply another loss too many.

Do lake users give Harrison Lake enough respect?

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Are you excited about the 11-week federal election campaign?

Here’s how you responded: Yes 20% No 80%

Sorting out federal election issues

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Tom Fletcher Victoria – The first, and perhaps the only complete English-language debate in this long federal election campaign has helped define the issues, and the non-issues.

I’m not going to try to tell you who “won” or “came out swinging,” because this is not a sporting event.

If you’re paying attention in August, bless you, and you probably have a favourite already.

First, let’s deal with Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s diabolical scheme to extend the length of the formal election period.

This, according to national pundits, is an extension of his evil plot to attract more financial supporters than the other parties, and spend the money. In other words, it’s a non-issue and any opponent who dwells on it looks like a whiner.

This is the first election in modern

Canadian history to follow a fouryear schedule. National pundits spent months telling us Harper was going to use a loophole in his own election law to call a spring vote before the economy tanked. Didn’t happen, and now the Conservatives are rightly under scrutiny about their economic management.

Incumbent manipulation of election timing is over, and that’s good.

Scheduled elections by their nature create longer campaigns, as demonstrated in B.C. and the United States. So they should be conducted under formal campaign rules, which limit the noise of public sector unions and other special interests.

Another non-issue is the nonexistent deficit and recession that supposedly grips Canada. On actual results, there is a slim surplus, and if – a big if – Saudi Arabia continues to depress world oil prices, there may be a modest deficit by next spring.

The Bank of Canada’s recent

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move to devalue the dollar has already produced a rebound in exports and tourism, which any

This is, of course, all theatre. Based on their actions, the NDP, Green Party and Liberals are all opposed not just to oil pipelines but export gas pipelines as well.

government would appreciate.

Have you tried to find parking at the mall lately?

Of particular interest to B.C. voters is the contest between NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and Green Party leader Elizabeth May. May used what may be her only national

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debate appearance to press Mulcair to oppose the TransMountain pipeline expansion project before hearings are complete.

Mindful of Adrian Dix’s disastrous 2013 decision to do the same in B.C., Mulcair insisted he would wait for the federal review, even though he considers it to be inadequate.

This is, of course, all theatre.

Based on their actions, the NDP, Green Party and Liberals are all opposed not just to oil pipelines but export gas pipelines as well.

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau wants to cancel capital cost allowances for liquefied natural gas investment that have been granted by B.C. and Ottawa, which could be a dealbreaker for LNG. B.C. NDP leader John Horgan formalized his opposition to the TransMountain expansion last week, in a letter filed with the National Energy Board. But we’re expected to believe that Mulcair has a different position, for now.

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that his long effort to persuade U.S. President Barack Obama to approve the Keystone XL pipeline has failed, and the project will have to wait until Obama leaves office next year.

The debate also confirmed positions on Canada’s modest role in bombing Islamic State terrorist positions in Iraq and Syria. The Conservatives are for it, and the Liberals, NDP and Greens are against it.

Trudeau set the stage for the contest in Quebec, which B.C. voters can only watch from afar to see if it once again decides the shape of their federal government.

Trudeau pushed Mulcair on his cynical bid to court the separatist voters who suddenly swung to Jack Layton’s NDP in 2011.

Like petroleum prices, it’s beyond our control.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Third, if your child has allergies (e.g., requiring an inhaler or an EPI pen) or has been prescribed certain medications, please advise the school about relevant specifics of his/ her medical condition.

If you require special information from your family doctor (e.g., a note or letter), this is the time to obtain it.

Fourth, to mature emotionally and socially, children must learn to interact with people outside the home. By coping with the minor stresses and conflicts inherent in these interactions, children gradually acquire the skills to handle more significant stressors.

However, certain major events, such as a family member’s illness may

challenge a child’s abilities to cope and impair performance in school. When such an event occurs, it is helpful to inform the school so that it can support the child.

Finally, after a couple months’ reprieve, it will soon be time to think about school lunches.

Kids who eat a healthy lunch are ready to learn.

A well balanced lunch includes at least one food from every food group of Canada’s Food Guide. Leftover pasta, pita pizzas, sandwiches and wraps are all quick and delicious kid approved meals and they all have ingredients from at least two food groups.

Add cute containers of cut-up veggie sticks and cheese cubes or fruit chunks and yogurt, and you’ve got lunch. The Internet is an excellent resource of ideas for planning and preparing healthy lunches.

Your child’s health includes physical, mental and social wellbeing. Most parents know the basics of keeping children healthy, like offering

them healthy foods, making sure they get enough sleep and exercise and insuring their safety. It is also important for children to get regular checkups with their health care provider. These visits are a chance to check your child’s development.

They are also a good time to catch or prevent problems.

Parents, caregivers, and health professionals are essential decisionmakers when it comes to the nutrition, physical activity and health needs of their children.

Help your child develop healthy habits early in life that will bring lifelong benefits.

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The Pioneer Park Twilight Concert series concludes next Thursday, August 20 with crowd favourites Pancho and Sal. The couple plays under the band name 'Rio Samaya', always together, sometimes with one or more of their grown children and along their travels, they often pick up other band members to join in for a song or a set.

Born in Argentina, Pancho moved to Europe as a young man to play guitar. He traveled throughout Europe, learning different styles of music and writing original compositions. Sal, born in England and raised in Canada, met Pancho in Cuzco, Peru.

With their children grown up, Panco and Sal spend much of their time traveling, seeking out new sounds and styles and playing their music around the world.

"We're world travelers, and we pick up music from around the world," says Sal. "We have a variety of repertoires."

The audience in Agassiz will get to hear musical selections inspired by some

Rio Samaya wraps up the Pioneer Park Twilight Series with their concert Thursday, August 20, from 6:30-8 p.m.

of Pancho and Sal's latest travels including India, Mexico and the Netherlands.

Sal says Agassiz is always a favourite stop for them.

"It's a beautiful place to play," says Sal. "We love playing music in an environment like that."

They play a wide variety of instruments including charango, traverse flutes, bombo drums, accordion and more. And the couple loves it when people feel

free in their concerts to get up and dance, to feel happy and uplifted when listening to them.

"We try to be happy and positive in our music," says Sal. The Pioneer Park Twilight Concert Series is presented by the District of Kent, sponsored by the Agassiz Harrison Lions Club and the Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce with media sponsorship by the Agassiz Harrison

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Prospera Credit Union will be bringing the popcorn. Bring your lawnchairs or blankets, friends, and a couple bucks to toss in a hat to help offset costs. There will also be a bouncy castle on site for the kids.

The concert will be cancelled if it rains.

Tonight from 6:308 p.m., come listen to Ricochet Rabbit, a rock music concert in Pioneer Park.

Solo Art Show features 'Quiet Light' Photos

He hopes by viewers looking at his work, it The Ranger Station Art will provide some insight Gallery has a solo exhibit into our natural world. on now by photographer "I do think that as Adam Gibbs. time goes on there seems Running until the end to be a real disconnect of August, Gibb's show between ourselves and is all about beauty in the natural world," says nature.

Gibbs. "Perhaps in a "I have presented a small way my images body of work that spans reconnect people." across many years of One of Gibb's taking images of nature," favourite images is one writes Gibbs in an email One of photographer Adam Gibb's stunning photos, 'Beyond called 'Beyond the mists interview. "The common the mists of Magog'. Gibb's work is on display at the Ranger of Magog'. He says many thread would be 'Quiet Station Art Gallery this month. people do a double Light'. I love soft, sublime take once they discover light and find it is my the reflection of Mt. favourite time to take images."

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For Gibbs, inspiration is found in just being Gibbs says the artist reception Sunday, Aug. 2 at outdoors. While he has always enjoyed the outdoors, the gallery was good. he says, "photographsy is really just an excuse to get "I was particularly moved by the enthusiasm and outside." help from Aimee, Rosa and the Kent Harrison Arts Of course, featuring nature in photographs puts Committee," shares Gibbs. "This is my first solo Gibbs at the mercy of the elements. He says it can show. I think that the gallery is a great fit for the take hours, sometimes days to get the light he is type of photographs that I have to show." looking for and even then it guarantees nothing.

Adam Gibb's photography is on display from now "Having lots of patience is definitely a virtue," he until August 30 at the Ranger Station Art Gallery, writes. located at 98 Rockwell Drive, Harrison Hot Springs.

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• Go slowly. Some people are capable of going cold turkey when adjusting to a new diet, while others must take a more gradual approach. Unless a health condition that requires immediate change is driving your dietary changes, take things slowly so your body acclimates to its new diet over time. Such an approach may make your efforts more successful over the long haul than making more sudden, drastic changes. For example, suddenly cutting your daily calorie intake in half may force you into old, unhealthy habits when hunger pangs inevitably arise. But gradually reducing your caloric intake over time may make it easier for your body to adjust, decreasing the likelihood that you will relapse into bad habits.

• Explain your motivation to loved ones. Adults, especially married men and women and parents, may find adjusting to a new diet especially difficult unless their spouses and/or families are making similar adjustments. If you are the only member of your household who will be adjusting to a new diet, explain your efforts and motivation to your loved ones. Such an explanation will make them less likely to bring unhealthy foods into your home. In addition, your loved ones can prove an invaluable source of support as you make this big adjustment in your life.

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• Don’t give up. Your adjustment period will require some discipline, and there may be moments when you backslide into bad habits. If that happens, don’t allow it to derail all of the progress you have made since switching to a healthier diet. Just accept that you had a setback and resolve to do your best to avoid having another one. The sooner you get back on a healthier track, the better you will feel.

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2015 Twilight Concert Series - August 6, 13 and 20 from 6:30pm-8pm at the Aberdeen Stage in Pioneer Park, Agassiz. Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy the music. Popcorn and bouncy castle for the kids. Canceled in the event of rain. FMI call 604-796-8891.

Plein Air Painting Festival - August 14-16 from 11am-4pm at Kilby Historic Site. Watch the competitors paint and vote for your favorite.

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You don't believe me? Just take a look to the right (coming in) or the left (going out) of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs. There, next to the welcome sign you will see him, usually with some visitors around who want their picture taken in his company. This is only a carving, mind you, but close enough to tell you what we think he looks like.

There was a time when the real Sasquatch was more visible and no wonder - after all Harrison is believed to be his original birth place!

Phil, my son-inlaw, as well as my grandsons, Aaron and Andrew, believe to this day that they have seen one! About 20 years ago they were fishing in the Chehalis River which was their favourite fishing ground in those days. Coming towards the bridge over Morris Valley Road, they saw a tall, large figure crossing the river further up, a figure far too big and tall to be human. All three saw it and steadfastly

Harrison Lakeside Car Show - Saturday, August 15. Registration at 8am, show from 10am-4pm.

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Annual Car Boot Sale - Saturday, August 22 from 9am-3pm at the Agassiz FVR Library parking lot. Vendors, book sale, pulled pork sandwiches, muffins as well as kids bouncy castle and face painting. Space rentals available. To reserve a space call Terrill at 604-796-9510.

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Hooked on Books: Agassiz Library Book the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Club takes place on the third Tuesday of Lion’s Den in the Ag-Rec Hall, 6800 Pioneer every month, starting at 6:30pm at the Ave. FMI call Joey at 604-796-9951 Agassiz Library. Love to read and want to talk about what you’re reading? You don’t Hope Christian Women’s Club Brunch - Free have to be a member, just drop in when you nursery by reservation as well. For info & can. Pick up the book at the library any time reservations call Raye 604-869-5420 before the meeting and get ready to share Agassiz Harrison Community Drivers your opinions!

Program - A community based volunteer Scrabble Club - Wednesdays, 2 pm - 4 pm at driver program providing rides to all local, Agassiz Library. Free, drop in, all skill levels Fraser Valley & Lower Mainland medical welcome. Enjoy the game, friendship and a appointments & other personal services.

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798-6228, email agharcommdrivers@ Stitch “n” Rip - Every Tuesday from 9 am - outlook.com or visit 7046 Pioneer Ave., 1 pm. Come to the Harrison Mills Hall with Agassiz. any unfinished sewing, stitching, knitting Friendship House Nickel Bingo on Mon. at projects, etc. FMI call Kim 604-796-2336.

1 pm, Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm, Olive Branch Dinners - Come join us for a Sit and Be Fit 10:30 am Mon. & Fri., Drop-in free home cooked meal. Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm. Floor Curling 7 pm Thurs.

7571 Morrow Rd, ACS gym. No expectations, enjoy community companionship. Families Kent-Harrison Arts Council - KHAC meets the third Sunday of each month. & all ages welcome.

FMI call (604) 796-8604 or email us at T.O.P.S. - Meets Thursdays at 9:30 am, or 5:45 kentharrisonartscouncil@shaw.ca pm., at the Agassiz Christian Church.

Harrison International All-weather Tennis Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Club - Drop-in tennis at 8 am daily at the Thrift Store - We’re looking for volunteers! Spring Park tennis complex. All are welcome.

Open Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. Good fun and exercise is guaranteed at no Feel free to come by 6919 Cheam Avenue or cost. FMI contact John Allen 796-9117 call 604-796-9932 FMI. Jam Session - Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the Royal Canadian Legion - Hosts drop-in month from 7pm - 10:30pm by donation.

“Fun Darts” every Mon. at 4 pm & Fri. at 8 Everyone welcome, bring an instrument and pm, Players needed, arrive early to register. a friend! OAP Hall, Friendship Hall. FMI call Cribbage daily. Non-members welcome. Call Derry at 604-796-1084 604-796-2332 Lions TV Bingo - Thursday nights at 6 pm on The Wednesday Walkers - Easy hiking every Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The Wednesday. FMI call Eleanor 604-795-0076 Source - Chehalis Store & Ledoux Hardware Knitting/Crochet Sisters Group - Projects The Chilliwack MS Multiple Sclerosis Selffor worthy causes. Contact Alice 604-796- Help Group - Meets every third Wednesday 3060 or email agisborne@shaw.ca of each month from noon to 2pm at Agassiz Al-Anon. - Is someone’s drinking the lunchroom of the Royal Cafe 45886 affecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-796-9865 Wellington St., Chilliwack. New members welcome. FYI call Owen at 604-795-5216 or Anne 604-793-3103 The Agassiz-Harrison Ladies Golf Club Agassiz Elks Lounge - 1824 #9 Hwy, open Play at the Harrison Resort Course Tuesdays daily 3pm till closing. Everyone welcome at 4:50 pm and Thursdays at 9:30 am. All The Joy of singing with Doris and the levels welcome. FMI call 604-796-3592.

Sunshine Ladies - Spend an hour with the Agassiz ESL Conversation Circles - Practice seniors in song. FMI call Doris at speaking English at the Agassiz Library 604-796-0442.

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claim the truth of what they saw to this day.

I, myself, have never seen one but often, hiking through areas known to be "Sasquatch Country" would have sworn that he was present. One such hike was a "clean-up hike", which we had organized covering the stretch from Mahood Creek to Ruby Creek. It was there when I felt a very strange sensation, strong enough to make me think that Sasquatch could step out of the woods any minute. This never happened, instead we met an elderly lady with two young children leading a horse along the trail.

We greeted her and explained what we were doing. She thought that

because I actually have a very good memory, except for this meeting!

And, though our hiking group put this trail on our list of "hikes to do", as far as I know none of us ever found the house, the people or the place again.

Many years later, my husband and I gave it another try. It was not a good idea: from the Sasquatch Park the trail was closed off and there was serious road building going on in the Ruby Creek area to accommodate logging.

We nearly got lost and left in a hurry. Surely Sasquatch, too, would have gone away in search of more natural surroundings.

As far as I know there was never an attempt to substantiate either the story of my fishermen or the experience I remember of myself and the Harrison Hikers, and so I will have to leave it up to you to decide what to think about it. But then, some things are better left alone - how dull would life be without mysteries!

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this was very admirable and asked us to follow her to her house for a cup of tea. The house was situated a short stretch into the woods.

We were sitting outside, sipping tea and eating the sandwiches we had brought along. The lady told us that she was helping to bring up the two little girls and that it was a long way from the house in the woods to the school. But she managed by putting both girls on the horse when she was leading them there. When I told her about my feeling that Sasquatch was in this area, she was not surprised in the least. In fact, she asked our group to come back on a week-end when the children's father would be home, because, she said, he did have a "sighting" as they call it and could show us the place and tell us about it!

The next weekend we went there again and he did show us the place and tell us what he saw, but strangely enough all I remember is the place but nothing else.

I have to say "strangely"

April to July to Be Driest In Past 60 Years If anything is required to emphasize the fact that July was a very dry month-here are some figures from the Dominion Experimental Farm to show that the months, April to July have been the driest four months for 60 years!

Precipitation 1951 April to July: 6.52 1925 April to July: 8.29 1927 April to July: 8.01 1928 April to July: 8.23 1930 April to July: 8.61 1938 April to July: 9.57 The highest recorded temperature for the month was 96 degrees on July 12th. On July 6th the recorded precipitation was 0.04 inches with 0.08 inch on the 22nd and 23rd of June making the only rainfall since June 13th, making the total of 51 days without any appreciable rainfall.

Agassiz Volunteer Fire Brigade Covered by Compensation Action by Kent Council has resulted in all recognized members of the municipal volunteer fire brigade being protected by the Workman’s Compensation Act. Following the Council's long drawnout argument with the federal

Echoes from the Past government, the Department of Finance in Ottawa, has advised the Council that one of its auditors will visit Agassiz in August or September in regard to the question of a payment in lieu of taxes on Dominion Government Property in Kent.

August 8, 1951 Sundays Win Brings Title Nearer Home Back in form again! Now we can concentrate on finding the right spot for the League Championship! Last Sunday the local team wiped away the memories of the previous double header against the Monarchs.

Arm or no arm, Wilson returned to the batting game and the team went ahead and claimed a satisfactory 9 to 6 victory from Abbotsford after going 9 innings.

August 15, 1951 Closing By-Law Authorized for Corn Festival At a monthly meeting of the Kent Municipal Council held this week a resolution was passed authorizing a closing by-law for Thursday, Sept 20th between the hours of 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. The purpose of this by-law was to enable those engaged in business to take part in the local Corn Festival on that day.

August 22, 1951 Drought Officially Broken By Light Rainfall August 11th The 2 month old drought was officially broken last Saturday morning August 11th, but as far as the rainfall went the break was purely verbal. During the early morning two-hundredths of an inch of rain fellequivalent to an average dew precipitation. The following day, Sunday, the official record at the Experimental Farm entered a further one-hundredth of an inch. Despite overcast skies and heavy clouds, no more rain fell on the dried out land and threshing continued under ideal conditions. Maximum temperature for the past week was 82 degrees on Tuesday, August 11th.

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have been gated off to the general public.

“I would say easily thousands of people use the whole west side, especially since the RCMP started cracking down on people at Stave Lake and Sylvester Road,” he said.

Coquitlam has had some success with a key program at Eagle Mountain. Users who wish to access that area visit the municipal office and put down a deposit for a key, and leave their information.

That way, the municipality has a record of who has access to the area.

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northward it could burn to 20 Mile Bay. There’s also a multitude of hidden spots that people have built, little camping spots et cetera.”

It’s estimated that hundreds of campers were moved out of the area on Sunday and Monday, as the fire grew. The logging road through the area begins at Harrison Mills, southwest of Harrison, travels through Sts’ailes, and follows the lake on its western shore before veering off toward Pemberton. The area is filled with tiny lakes, creek fronts and other idyllic off-the-grid campsites.

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stated the fire was probably human caused, but the actual cause or intent of the initial fire is still unknown. When Denman and a handful of others came across the fire, it was already too large to stop with the usual gear they carry.

They called it in and shortly after, helicopters were on scene dropping water. But it grew quickly anyway, from those first few flames on Sunday morning, to 100 hectares on Monday and then 600 hectares on Tuesday. Rain and continued firefighting efforts seemed to keep the fire steady at about that size throughout Thursday. But on Thursday evening, officials announced they had gotten a better estimate, at 1,325 hectares.

They are closely watching a number of sites, including the Harrison Fire Lookout. The structure has historical significance, and was used to keep an eye on fire situations prior to new technology.

It’s been well preserved, and this week firefighters took extra efforts to douse the structure and surrounding area with water and fire suppressant.

So far, the tower seems to be unscathed.

“Hale Creek I’m afraid might have already succumbed to the fire,” Denman said. “Sunrise Lake is just up the mountain across the main road, then if it keeps moving

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need to visit a lawyer and pay legal fees – the money is available as your mortgage is paid down. Yet, if you read the fine print, you may still have to re-qualify at renewal.

A standard charge mortgage gives you the ability to move to another lender at renewal should you want to without incurring legal fees, and many borrowers find it more beneficial to keep their options open. If you need to borrow more with a standard charge mortgage, you have the option of a second mortgage or a HELOC, which also enables you to take money out as your mortgage is paid down.

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Huge gift basket up for grabs

On Saturday, August 22 the winner of this huge gift basket will be drawn at the Parking Lot Sale (Car Boot Sale) - a fundraiser for the Agassiz Library Society (Friends of the Library).

You can check out the basket at the Library - it is chock full of goodies, including over $60 in gift certificates!

The Society raises funds for local literacy projects which have included

"Books for Babies", bringing the mobile Planetarium and Aquavan to Agassiz and most recently the visits by Science World and the Urban Safari Animal Rescue Critter Show.

The parking lot sale will run from 9-3 on August 22 at the Library - sell your goods or come to shop.

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KARPOWICH Irene Jane entered into rest on August 1, 2015 at the age of 94.

Irene will be fondly remembered for the love of her family, greatly missed by her stepsons Bob (Chris), Roy (Anne) Williamson.

She had a large family with many nieces & nephews, 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren whom she enjoyed spending time with and many happy memories were made with her. Irene had a close bond with her daughter-inlaw Chris, with teaching, that will be carried on through her. Irene enjoyed nature, gardening, crib and family gatherings. Irene is predeceased by Doug Williamson (Spouse), sisters Molly, Nan & Doreen, brothers Bill & Jim, as well as parents Charles & Esther Bradshaw.

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Ro and Gray retired to Harrison Lake to their wonderful home in Thunderbird Estates which they engineered and built themselves with help from son Rick and others. Their vision was children, grandchildren and beyond coming together often and they did. Ro and Gray had a feisty marriage and all visitors were witness to their interesting relationship. Gray did small engineering jobs until he was 85 and many projects in Harrison, Agassiz, and Hope had his meticulous seal of approval. We often said he loved his jobs more than his family but in his later years the family seemed to win out. Ro and Gray had 5 children, 9 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren and they knew and loved them all. Gramps wanted them all to have good jobs, get educated, tell job stories, and vote. Gram wanted them all to feel that they were the most beloved people ever and her favorite. Other unrelated by blood but beloved folks were included in these expectations as well. Lake House gatherings were legendary with tale telling the main event. Family holidays in Maui, Whistler, Alaska, and Victoria were favorites as well as Stevens many misadventures. We all grieved the loss of Blake, Rick, Bud, and Steven but we kept their stories alive.

After Ro died Gray agreed to live at The Waterford in Tsawwassen where he lived for 2 years. He always gave the highest praise for his excellent care by June Murray and her team. While living there daughter-in-law Meg died who was his “little soldier” and he missed her many visits for Happy Hour and her management of his talking books, which were his daily hobby. Though legally blind and hard of hearing he was able to engage in all conversations with all his memories, opinions, and sometimes politically incorrect biases in full force. He wanted to die in comfort and he did by simply falling asleep just 4 months shy of his 102 birthday.

Two days previously he had ordered Karin to buy him new socks and get his hearing aids cleaned.

Ro did not want an obituary but we piggybacked her into this story. Ro and Gray leave a strong legacy of family and devoted friends who consider story telling to be the thread of life that connects us all.

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Ro was busy with Rick, Karin and her people, which included anyone who sat at her table. There was also the “logging adventures” on Nelson Island, which landed Gray in the hospital with a badly broken leg and little money. A project at Sidney Roof and Paper brought the family to Victoria where Steven was born.

Then, north to Kitimat with the Alcan Project and the Skins Lake Spillway with Ro and 4 kids in tow living in unusual circumstances, including a log cabin with no plumbing and a one room K-12 school. Ro and the kids got jaundice but on to the next adventure in the 1947 Dodge.

Gray then worked with Marvel Construction in Fairbanks, Courtenay, Comox and, then back to Vancouver where Blake was born, the chubbiest most loved baby ever. Ro then said “We’re not following you anymore.

We live in Dunbar”. So Gray commuted to Spences Bridge, Quesnel, and on to a pipeline bridge in Empress, Alberta. Ro relented and the family moved there for 9 months. He next managed a Grinrod, BC highway bridge. Several jobs later he ended his formal career with Mackenzie Barge and Derrick and Fraser River Pile Driving. He was most proud of his work with the Deas Tunnel project and the Schwartz Bay causeway.

He loved his jobs and his pictures of job sites, which he showed any chance he got.

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Graham (aka Gray or Slim) was a man with many tales to tell when Ro would allow him the opportunity to speak. She in truth was THE STORYTELLER. Gray was born to Cecil and Nina Walley, both engineers who graduated from the University of Liverpool and was the eldest of 10 siblings. His youngest brother Colin by 17 years to the day interviewed him in 1996 and a 93 page document was transcribed. Stories of life in Winnipeg and Balmoral revealed a family philosophy of work hard, get an education, and toe the line. His stories included riding the rails west in the Depression when he found work in the coal mines of Bralorne BC and ”teamed up” with his wife Lillian to engineer their daughter Elinor. His mining experience led him to the University of Idaho and he graduated as a Mining Engineer in 1941. Lillian died in 1942 and Gray and toddler Elinor moved to Vancouver. Several jobs later he landed a job at Boeing. As it happened a young family friend, Rosemary Blaker who was a “beautiful girl” also worked at Boeing doing her Rosie the Riveter job and “that’s when we got serious”. Gray worked with Boeing throughout the war and was assigned by the Militia to the Bureau of Technical Personnel. His father and 3 brothers were in active service and he was told “No way you’re going in the Air Force”. Brothers Keith and Ken died in service as pilots. Father Cecil and brother Bruce returned home. Ro lost brother Angus. Gray began to work with Dominion Construction and after taking several courses and exams he received his Structural Engineer designation in 1953.

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Dad requested that we send a donation to APEG BC Foundation for a scholarship contribution and we have done that to honor his beloved profession.

A gathering to share some stories will be held at The Harrison Hotel on August 22 in the Canada Room from 2:30-3:30. Please email karin.sipko@gmail.com or phone 604-273-8925 if you plan to attend.

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NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

Table Rental: $10 please book before Aug 22 For info Ron: 604-796-4417 or Gary: 604-796-1055

8 am to 2 pm

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

UCLUELET HARBOUR SEAFOODS is currently seeking FISH CUTTERS Wage: $16.00 to $18.00 hourly based on piecework earnings, 8-10 hours up to 12 if is needed, 30 -60 hours per week.

Important information: Shifts of work: We require flexibility on schedule as hours of work can be: from 5:00 am to 1:00pm or 2:00pm, sometimes working until 4pm or 5:00pm is required during summer time when production is heavy and overtime is available

Apply by e-mail to: uhsjobs@ pacseafood.com or call at Ph: 250-726-7768 x234

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 136A JANITORIAL SERVICES

HOUSE CLEANERS/ JANITORS REQUIRED NOW PAY $12-15 PER HOUR Apply Weekdays Between 9AM to 2PM at: 118-713 Columbia St New West 604.522.4900

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WAREHOUSE

PRODUCTION WORKER with 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate required - Beaver Plastics Ltd. Starting rate is $18.76/hr increasing to $20.34/hr after probation. Rotating 8 hour shift schedule M-F. Drop off your resume in person at #215 6333 Unsworth Rd., Chilliwack, BC.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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 TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, 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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

2005 DODGE NEON, auto 4 dr sedan, a/c. STK#701. $1,995.

2003 HONDA CIVIC, auto 4 dr sedan loaded STK#666. $4,900 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA, auto, fully loaded, 4 dr, sedan.

STK#699. Only! $5,900.

2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900.

2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#672. $6,900.

2009 FORD FOCUS 4dr,sedan fully loaded, auto. ONLY THIS WEEK! STK#687. $6,900.

2008 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, loaded. STK#691. $7,900.

2009 NISSAN ALTIMA, 4 dr, sedan, fully loaded, auto.

STK#697. $7,900.

2007 PONTIAC TORRENT 4 dr, AWD, fully loaded, only 99K kms. STK#657 $9,900.

2008 HONDA CIVIC 2dr auto, s/roof, loaded STK#642 $9,900 2011 NISSAN Versa 4dr auto, h/bk, loaded, STK#721 $9,900.

2010 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr, sedan, auto, fully loaded, STK# 731. $11,900.

2012 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr, sedan, auto, fully loaded, STK#723. $11,900.

2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. This week only! STK#721 $12,900.

2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 passenger STK#428. $13,900.

2012 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr, auto, loaded, STK#695. $14,900.

2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4X4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

AUCTIONS

MISC. FOR SALE

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

STEEL BUILDINGS... “SUMMER MADNESS SALE!” All Buildings, All Models. You’ll think we’ve gone MAD DEALS. Call Now and get your DEAL. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

1998 ACCURA 1.6 EL. 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#651 $2,900.

2004 DODGE CARAVAN 7psgr, loaded STK#525 $2,900.

2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900.

2003 HONDA ODYSSEY 7psg full load, runs good, Aircared STK#530, $3,900.

2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900.

2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $9,900.

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.

2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

T. Marlowe Manor

1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz (Under new Management)

Spacious and bright

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

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new condo quality 1 bdrm...$650 and 2 bdrm...$800/m

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865

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SECURITY/ ALARM SYSTEMS

VECTOR RENO’S

Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions.

Call 604-690-3327

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LANDSCAPING

736 • • •

We Service all Makes

ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems 604-792-8055 / 854-8055

Financing Available

Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences, down town.

Available now.

Call 604-703-3405

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

www.keytrackautosales.ca

WAREHOUSE LIEN

HOMES FOR RENT

In the matter of the Warehouse Lien Act:

Lg. house with big grd. for rent on Hotspring road, Harrison Hotspring.

Good Credit person or Handyman. $800/mth call: 604-683-6000.

Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Stacey Seniuk of the last known address of: PO Box 782, Harrison Hot Springs, BC, V0M 1K0; for unpaid rents totaling $720.75. If this amount is not paid on or before August 27th, 2015, the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.

TRANSPORTATION 378

VACUUMS 845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

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

PETS 320

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

1 As in movers we trust. Same day moves & deliveries. Reliable Honest Movers. Starting $45hr + gas.

(604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

The Scrapper

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PETS

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

TRUCKS & VANS

30255 Cedar Lane

PLUMBING 560

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DL# 31038 604-855-0666

NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.344.1069

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

TRANSPORTATION

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford

ONLINE AUCTION COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENTOPENS WED AUG 12 - CLOSES WED AUG 19......... COMMISSARY BAKERY & STEAM EQUIPMENT incl. Doyon Bakery & Cleveland Steam Equipment, Pizza Oven, Electric Convection Ovens, Dishwashers, Canopies, Freezers, Coolers, Fryers, Ranges, sinks AND MORE!!!!! View Weekdays 9am to 4pm @Active Auction Mart - Unit 295 - 19358 96th Ave, Surrey, BC--- view ONLINE & REGISTER to BID @www.activeauctionmart.com --- Tel: 604-371-1190 email: buyit@activeauctionmart.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Running this ad for 10yrs

Saturday, Aug 29

Harrison Hotsprings

Garage Sale

GARAGE SALES

TWO family garage sale. Saturday August 15. 8am till 2pm, Mission BC. 33100 11 Ave. Early bird welcome

Estate Sale Saturday, Aug 15, 2015

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PETS

COLLIE DOODLE (Collie X Poodle) pups, born June 12, specially created ideal family dogs, intelligent, easy to train, good natured, gentle, good with animals & kids, low to seasonal shed, should be med. size about 50lbs 23-24 in tall, 1st shots, dewormed, 2 cute and fuzzy black males available, home raised with kids. $950 Mission, 604-820-4827

AUGUST 13, 2015

GARAGE SALES

Local & Long Distance Moves * Licensed * Insured * Bonded All Truck Sizes & Trailers Amazing Rates! FREE Estimates.

778-928-5995

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TRANSPORTATION

Sudoku

551

PETS

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DLN 40126

murraymazda.ca 604-795-3700 45018 Yale Rd West, Chilliwack

SALES HOURS OF OPERATION: MON & THURS 8:30AM - 8PM • TUES, WED, FRI, SAT 8:30 - 6 PM