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Fraser Valley Dragon Boat Club (FVDBC) members have paddled Harrison’s waters for the past 14 years. Th ey’re a familiar site as the teams work hard and practice for regattas held throughout the summer dragon boat season.

But lately, you might not recognize a FVDBC member by their boat. Th e club broadened their paddling focus last year to include outrigger canoes. Th ey purchased a six-person outrigger canoe and, several weeks ago, bought a two-

person outrigger canoe to add to the fl eet.

Th e dragon boat season runs from March through September. But the FVDBC has many members who want to continue paddling throughout the year.

“We’ve been incorporating outrigger canoes as an alternative to dragon boating when the season is over,” explains Scott Farrell, president of the FVDBC.

Th e outrigger canoes, or OC's as they're oft en called, are also great year-round for paddlers who want to be out on the lake more than the FVDBC

team’s practice schedules. While the paddling skills are transferable, the OC races themselves diff er from dragon boating dramatically.

“Dragon boating is a sprint. Outrigger canoe races are a marathon,” describes Farrell, comparing the approximate two and a half minute dragon boat race times to the varied outrigger canoe race times, some lasting from one to two hours per race.

Th e FCDBC held an outrigger canoe seminar last Saturday, April 18 at Rendall Park. Club members bravely tested their skills in the tippy boats on Harrison Lake and

enjoyed some time in the sunshine. Under OC director Greg Kohlruss's watchful eye, club members Neal Gregory and Cindy Braslins carefully worked together to navigate the new two-person outrigger canoe, smiling as a fellow club member took an accidental dip in Harrison’s cold waters off a one-person outrigger canoe.

Th e FCDBC is organizing an outrigger canoe race day in Harrison Hot Springs this August, more details to follow. Th ey are also busy getting ready for their 11th annual dragon boating regatta, scheduled for

Saturday, July 25.Th e FVDBC has seven

varied teams, including ajunior team and mastersteam. Th ey are always on thelookout for new paddlers.Farrell urges locals to try outthis wonderful sport.

“It’s not just about thephysical activity,” he explains.“It’s about the team aspect,the camaraderie of it.”

If you are interested intrying out for one of theFVDBC dragon boat’s teams,or want to learn more abouttheir outrigger canoes, go tohttp://www.fvdbc.com/

Outrigger canoes add to paddling experienceDragon boaters organizing an outrigger canoe race day

Lorene Keitch/ ObserverNeal Gregory and Cindy Braslins, both members of the Fraser Valley Dragonboat Club, test out the club’s new double outrigger canoe during a seminar at Harrison Lake Saturday, April 18.

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Th e single-vehicle incident took place Sunday, April 19 at 2:52 p.m. A male and female were headed southbound on Hemlock Valley Road in one of the areas with an S-curve when the crash occurred, according to Barb McLintock, media relations for the BC Coroners Service. BC Ambulance Service responded with four ground ambulances and one air ambulance, which landed at Sts'ailes school. However, no transport was required. Both individuals were pronounced dead on-scene.

Agassiz RCMP Sgt. Fredette says both individuals were approximately 30 years old and from the Maple Ridge area. He says RCMP are now conducting an investigation to determine, if possible, what the cause of the incident was.

Kent Harrison Search and Rescue was called to the scene. KHSAR members conducted a search in the ravine below the car to ensure there was not a third individual who may have been thrown from the vehicle,

reports Neil Brewer, one of KHSAR's managers.

Brewer describes the scene of the crash.

"It (the car) had gone airborne right at the corner and slammed into the trees about 12 feet off the ground," reports Brewer. "Th e car went

off the road into the trees, hit the trees with its roof and then slid down to the ground."

Th e North Fraser Fire Department also attended in response to the page of an MVA on Hemlock Valley road, with people trapped.

"Upon arrival, we did locate

a vehicle over an embankment,about a 20 to 25 footembankment," reports ChrisWilson, electoral area fi reservices and program manager.

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Clash claims two on Hemlock RoadNo names released from Sunday afternoon incident

Rescue workers on scene at a crash that claimed two people from the Maple Ridge area Sunday.


Mailboxes all over the District of Kent were broken into on Wednesday, April 15.

Th e problem is not unique to Agassiz, with theft s taking place all across the Fraser Valley recently.

"Th ere is an increase in reported mail theft this month," reports RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Mike Rail.

Boxes were hit at Striker's Corner, along Morrow Road in Agassiz, on the Lougheed highway and at several other locations.

Canada Post did not respond to media questions, instead sending an email stating, "We take these matters very seriously."

Th e email, written by Carley Smith, manager of media relations for Canada Post, went on to write that criminals are determined to break the law, regardless of the target.

"It takes an equal level of

determination to deter and stop those who commit property crimes and we, at Canada Post, are committed to do everything possible to support the police in their eff orts to do so," wrote Smith.

No details were provided on the number of mailboxes

broken into or the amount ofcustomers aff ected, nor whetherany of the mailboxes were thenewer, reportedly safer model ofmailboxes.

A resident aff ected by themailbox theft at Striker's Corner

Mailbox thefts rampant across communities

Thieves targeted the mailboxes at Striker's Corner on Hot Springs Road sometime on the morning of Wednesday, April 15 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Sevenof the 16 boxes pried open were unoccupied.

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RCMP believe they’ve arrested two men who allegedly carried out a string of armed robberies in Popkum and Chilliwack.

Th irty-two-year old Allen Edward Rusk and 24-year-old Herbert Martin Hanuse were both denied bail when they appeared in court last week.

Rusk faces three charges, including robbery and possession of stolen property, and will stay in behind bars until he appears in court later this month. Hanuse fi nds himself in even hotter water,

facing 11 charges that include robbery, assault causing bodily harm and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public.

Th e fi rst robbery was on Jan. 19.

At 7:30 p.m. a man with his face covered, carrying a weapon, entered a store in the 52800 block of Yale Road East, demanded money and ran off with the stolen cash.

Th e second robbery happened at 9:45 a.m. on March 25.

Again, the suspect had his

face covered and carried a weapon, entering a restaurant in the 53000 block of Bunker Road (Popkum) and demanding money. Th is time police say he escaped on a bicycle.

On April 3 at 6:35 a.m. a suspect returned to the 53000 block of Bunker Road for a second time.

An employee confronted him and suff ered a non life-threatening head injury. Th e suspect allegedly grabbed some merchandise before taking off on a bicycle.

Th e fi nal robbery occurred April 9 at 12:30 p.m. when the suspect allegedly stormed into a convenience store on Wells Road in Chilliwack, running away with money and merchandise.

Soon aft er, RCMP offi cers found a suspected stolen vehicle in the Agassiz area and linked it to the Wells Road robbery.

Rusk and Hanuse were arrested later that at the Cheam reserve where they were reportedly living.

Two men arrested in string of robberies

Updating of report on Kent’s Wastewater Treatment Plant


Th e District of Kent is ensuring the Wastewater Treatment Plant will be well-managed for years to come with an updated report coming down the pipes.

Th e District hired Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd. (Opus) to update a report the company made in 2008. Th e report has become outdated over the last seven years due to some changes. At the time of the initial report, there was discussion about

Harrison Hot Springs and the two federal correctional facilities located within the district connecting to the District’s plant. Th ere were also proposed upgrades listed in the report that have since been completed, including a program for infl ow and infi ltration reduction, UV disinfection, a modifi cation to one of the sludge digesters to increase processing capacity and a new rotary drum sludge thickener.

Based on the 2008 report, the treatment plant capacity is “more

than suffi cient” for projected growth in Agassiz up to the year 2028, according to Opus.

Th e proposal from Opus includes looking at growth projections for the District of Kent based on the Offi cial Community Plan, identifying upgrade priorities and project goals, visiting the treatment plant and revising the report. Th e update to the report is expected to take up to eight weeks.

Th e contract cost $28,000 plus taxes.

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"I feel for everybody aff ected," she says. "You feel for the families, for the senior getting the pictures of the grandkids - it's not acceptable."

RCMP encourage everyone to protect their mail by collecting mail daily, contacting Canada Post if you plan to go away and have them hold your mail until you return, and to never send cash in the mail.

Anyone with any information regarding suspicious activity around or, theft from, mailboxes is asked to contact the Agassiz RCMP at 604-796-2211 or, should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Agassiz Harrison Community Services is seekingthe community's help for a man who lost everythingin a recent fi re.

Th e individual was living in a travel trailerwhich burned down on Wednesday, April 15at approximately 11:20 p.m. Th e Popkum fi redepartment arrived to a fully involved structure fi reon Halvorson Road, reports Chris Wilson, electoralarea fi re services and program manager. Th e FraserValley Emergency Services team was called to thescene and, through provincial ESS funding, was ableto arrange 72 hours of food, clothing and shelter.

However, the man is now living in his car and inneed of a place to live, according to CommunityServices Executive Director Laura Midan.

"Th ere's no shelter to send people when somethinglike this happens," explains Midan.

Community Services was able to provide the manwith some clothing and household items as wellas some supplies from the food bank. But he is indesperate need of a place to stay and could also usesome more clothing.

Midan knows there are people in this communitywho are willing to help, if only they know the need.

"Th is community is very generous," she comments.For household items or clothing donations (men's

size 3X shirts, size 14 shoes and extra large pants) orhousehold items, you can bring them to CommunityServices, located at 7086 Cheam Ave., Agassiz. If youhave a room, a trailer or another suitable place forthe man to live, call Community Services at 604-796-2585.

Trailer fire leaves man homeless

Occupants safe after dryer fireLorene KeitchTHE OBSERVER

Two fi re halls responded to a recent fi re in Agassiz when the contents in a dryer caught on fi re.

Th e fi re happened at a residential home on Inkman Road Tuesday, April 14. Th irty fi refi ghters from Agassiz and Seabird Island responded.

Agassiz Fire Chief Wayne Dyer says the fi re was caused by a memory foam pillow.

"Th ere was heavy smoke damage," Dyer reports.

Seabird Island Fire Chief Gerald Basten says the timing of the call was ideal for Seabird's response time as their practice night started at 7 p.m. and the callout came at 7:02 p.m. Basten reports that the home's four occupants - two adults and two

children - escaped without injury as well as the family dog.

One of the occupants had used a fi re extinguisher and garden hose to attack the fi re while waiting for crews to arrive.

"We removed the dryer from the house and removed any hazards," says Basten. Th ey also checked to ensure the fi re did not extend into any void spaces such as within the walls.

Th e homeowner had cleaned the lint trap recently, and had working smoke detectors, according to Basten.

Kent-Harrison Emergency Social Services was called out to provide support to the homeowners. Th ey were provided with accommodations while their home was professionally cleaned from the smoke damage.

Th e Agassiz Eagles and Chieft ains Alumni Basketball tournament is this weekend (April 24th and 25th). Players from 90’s 80’s and 70’s are coming back to play with old friends. Games start Friday at 5 p.m. and go until late Saturday.

Admission is free andeveryone is welcome.

Friday night, theChieft ains games arefrom 5-9 p.m. Saturday,the Eagles games start at12 p.m, 3 p.m and 6 p.m.Th e Chieft ains gamesstart at 10 a.m. and thefi nal is at 8 p.m.

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Local musicians raise money for BC Children’s Hospital

Teacher Jennifer McGregor and some of her students who participated in a fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital.


Students in Jennifer McGregor’s piano classes spent the month of March raising funds for BC Children’s Hospital.

Th rough a fundraiser tied to their practice time, students in the Music for Young Children organization (MYC) in Harrison Hot Springs, raised $764 for the hospital.

Some students raised money by pledges for each minute they practiced during the fundraiser. Other sponsors gave one-time donations.

“Th e idea was, the more they practiced, the more they could raise,” explains McGregor.

Several students told McGregor that with the increased practice time, they have noticed their playing has improved too which, of course, is music to any music teacher’s ears.

Of McGregor’s 21

students, 17 participated in the fundraiser.

“I’m really proud of how enthusiastic they’ve been,” says McGregor. “Th ey’re worked really hard.”

Th e local branch of MYC did the fundraiser along with branches all across B.C., to celebrate MYC’s 35th anniversary. MYC is a music

education program that provides students with instruction in piano, theory, ear training, rhythm ensembles and composition.

Across B.C., MYC far surpassed their original goal of $10,000. So far, they have raised more than $20,000. Online donations can be made until the end

of April. Please visit the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation Community Events page (http://www.bcchf.ca/events/community-events) and click on “MYC students Practice Makes Cents,” to donate, or phone Cadenza Music Studio at (604) 491-5584 for more information.

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Land sales leave lingering odour

The misuse of recallElections BC has approved two recall campaigns against MLAs — one a

sitting BC Liberal who has won four elections, and the other a twice-elected BC Liberal who is sitting as an independent while awaiting a chance at a federal Conservative nomination.

Th e overlap of the two campaigns and the pledge that more are to come is a misuse of recall legislation — but that doesn’t mean that it needs to be scrapped or changed.

In both cases, the petitioners have 60 days to gather the signatures of 40 per cent of people who were on the voters’ list in each riding, at the time of the May, 2013 election. Th at is an enormous hurdle.

As has been proven in past recall campaigns, it is almost impossible to get to that point. While petitioners may be able to get the signatures of enough people to reach the 40 per cent threshold, they almost invariably fi nd that a signifi cant number of those who signed are ineligible.

Th e recall legislation was brought in by the NDP government when Mike Harcourt was premier. It wasn’t its top priority, but the government was being pressured by intense citizen cynicism about politicians which had played a big role in the defeat of Social Credit and the NDP’s election in 1991, and in the rise of the Reform Party federally.

Th e 40 per cent threshold was meant to be high, because while the ability to recall an MLA is important, it also needs to be diffi cult, in order to rule out simple partisanship.

Successful recall campaigns must go beyond what an MLA’s party is doing, either as government or opposition. Th ey need to have a strong personal element as well.

In the case of Richard Lee of Burnaby North, he is being targeted for the policies and actions of the BC Liberal government. Marc Dalton of Maple Ridge-Mission is being targeted not only for BC Liberal actions, but also for staying in offi ce as an independent while seeking a federal Conservative nomination. Th at’s personal, but it is not something which will repulse most voters.

Th ese two recall campaigns and others targeting government MLAs are likely to fail, but the safety valve of being able to recall an MLA needs to remain. It is one of the few restraining devices available to voters between elections.

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Victoria – VICTORIA – Th e B.C. Liberal government’s sale of Crown properties to help balance its election budget was the dominant story in the legislature last week, as the NDP revealed evidence of a “fi re sale” that may have left millions on the table.

Th ey started with Burke Mountain, the biggest single deal involving 14 view properties in Coquitlam. Th e buyer was a prominent developer whose array of companies happened to donate nearly $1 million to the B.C. Liberal Party since 2000.

Th e $85 million price tag was similar to the B.C. Assessment Authority value on these forested properties, but an outside appraisal concluded they could have fetched an additional $43 million if they had spent more time on the hot

Lower Mainland real estate market.(Th is sale made headlines last

fall for the province’s $8 million buyout of the local First Nation’s undefi ned territorial claim, when it was revealed the chief of the tiny Kwikwitlem First Nation pocketed an $800,000 commission.)

Th e government’s defence of the sale went from wobbly to weak. Citizens’ Services Minister Amrik Virk was caught fl at-footed and tried to get by on platitudes rather than retreat and fi nd some answers.

Premier Christy Clark weighed in, arguing that the budget would have balanced without the property sale, and that some sales closed too late to help the election-year budget. Finance Minister Mike de Jong stressed that all these asset sales were detailed in three successive budgets. Th ey downplayed the notion of land sales being rushed.

Th en the NDP produced a string of emails sent between senior offi cials responsible for selling two big properties across the street

from the legislature.“To be part of the sale and

development of over eight acres of Victoria’s beautiful inner harbour area is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. An opportunity that

normally would warrant years of planning and preparation,” wrote one citizens’ services bureaucrat. “Unfortunately we don’t have unlimited time – our goal is to have For Sale signs up by Oct. 31

with sales proceeds in the bank by March 31, 2013.”

Th en came a disclosure about a property in Surrey that had been bought as a potential hospital site. Once the existing hospital was expanded, that property was declared surplus. Indeed, de Jong featured this property to promote the government’s plan to stimulate local economies with private sector investment on unused land.

Th e Surrey deal closed for $20.5 million on March 21, 2014, just days before the end of the fi scal year. NDP leader John Horgan pointed to an outside appraisal of $23.5 million, and an assessment for tax purposes of $27.2 million.

Th e appraiser also recommended that the “highest and best use” for the Surrey land was to hold it until had been rezoned for commercial, retail or offi ce development.

De Jong cited another big health property in Vancouver that sold for more than its appraised and assessed value. It’s only the actual market that determines worth, he

insisted.But it’s now clear that these and

perhaps other sales were done with arbitrary deadlines that had everything to do with the B.C. Liberals’ need to balance the books. When elections are a battle of sound bites, perception matters more than reality.

It’s also worth recalling that the budget defi cits prior to the 2013 election were largely a result of the B.C. government’s costly undoing of the harmonized sales tax, rather than the harsh forces of international fi nance.

Surplus asset sales have a long tradition in B.C., where the government owns more than 90 per cent of all land. But aft er this round, full disclosure will be demanded.

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Harpers Bill C-51 is dangerous, reckless and ineff ective. Th e bill permits information-sharing across government for a wide range of purposes, most of which have nothing to do with terrorism. Th e sharing fi eld covers 17 government institutions with government granting itself the right to expand sharing. Th e bill permits further disclosure “to any person, for any purpose” to other governments. Th ere are few limits on how information the government collects can be shared with any entity it sees fi t. Th ey don’t even have to tell you that they have shared your records to government institutions and other countries.

Bill C-51 destroys the core protections found in the Privacy Act by opening the door to the very kind of information-sharing that the law is intended to prevent.

Can we say “Trying to kill the Charter of Rights and Freedoms”..

Privacy Commissioner of Canada Daniel Th errien, described as an expert by PM Harper, slammed the bill in a submission to the Standing Committee on Public Safety: “Th e scale of information sharing being proposed is unprecedented, the scope of the new powers conferred by the Act is excessive, particularly as these powers aff ect ordinary Canadians, and the safeguards protecting against unreasonable loss of privacy are seriously defi cient. While the potential to know virtually everything about everyone may well identify some new threats, the loss of privacy is clearly excessive. All Canadians would be caught in this web.”

I encourage Canadians to learn more about how we can work together to stop Secret Police Bill C-51 at: StopC51.ca

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Maggie Milner of Chilliwack was the happy winner of the March 25 Easter Bunny Super-Valu shopping spree. Th is very popular fundraising event for the Agassiz-Harrison Lions saw all 500 tickets scooped quick like a bunny by the community.

Maggie was helped to reach high and low by her son Charles, Lions Brenda Jorgensen and Chris Novak and Chris’ friend Sergei Kojokaharev. With carts piled high, Maggie stocked her kitchen shelves and ran out of room in her garage pantry as well. She found treats for herself and her family and grandchildren. It was a prize she never dreamed of winning, and she already looking forward to getting her tickets for the next shopping spree.

Because of the huge response, the Lion’s Super-Valu shopping spree will be available in time for Easter, Canada Day, Th anksgiving, and Christmas shopping. Odds of winning are very good as only 500 tickets are printed for each event. Th is is a real deal for a $2 investment. Th anks Super-Valu for helping us make this happen!

Th e Lions have been busy through the winter season. Along with a cash donation, we fi lled and delivered over 100 Christmas stockings full of personal care

items to the Salvation Army in Chilliwack to distribute as part of their Christmas outreach program. We also helped at the kids Christmas shopping day at All Saints Church. Santa kept us busy!

In February our club celebrated 51 years of service to the residents of Agassiz and surrounding area. Th is year alone, we have fi nancially helped the Harrison Highlanders pipe band, the Aquanauts swim club, the anti-bullying HELP project, slide into summer at the Fernie Coomb pool, and the Kilby historic site to name a few. It is through your support of our annual car show, pub nights, raffl es, draws and other fundraisers that we are able to do so much to make out town a better place to live and work. Th ank you!

Upcoming Lion fundraising events to continue our community work:

May 2 – Lion’s garage sale at All Saints Anglican Church – treasures for all and bake tables. 9- 3 p.m.

May 10 – Mother’s Day pancake breakfast at the Legion – by donation

June 26 – Pub night at the Sasquatch Inn – fun and food, tickets from any Lion

Chris Novak (at left) helps winner Maggie Milner with one of her two buggies. Sergei Kojokaharev and Charlie Milner assist as club president Brenda Jorgensen walks outside from Super-Valu.

Lions’ Easter Bunny shopping spree

On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers at Agassiz-Harrison Community Services, we would like to thank all those who so generously supported us aft er our disturbing break in at the Th rift Store. Your empathy and fi nancial support has been very appreciated and helpful in moving forward.’

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Agassiz Library is a very newsy place! And since it is our mission to “To connect people to the world of information and ideas” I hope you expect no less than regular good news!

Th e big news this

past week, is about a fi rst of fi rsts. Every year elementary schools in the Fraser Valley participate in something called Th e Reading Link Challenge. Hundreds of grade 4 & 5 students read the same

books and in local competitions, answers questions to compete for top spot in this sport of reading. Th is year, I am bust-up proud to announce that one of the teams entered by Sts’ailes Community School

won top spot in the Upper Fraser Valley against other Agassiz and Hope teams to move forward to the Fraser Valley Challenge in Fort Langley this week. Gold stars to the students, teachers and parents for this big win and bigger eff ort!

In other breaking news, the annual Agassiz Friends of the Library Trivia Quiz Night is coming up fast. One of the best events of the Agassiz-Harrison social season, this fund-raiser/fun night always fi lls up, so come get your tickets right now. Th e funds raised stay here in our home towns to support summer programming for kids, and our friendly volunteers always like to do up something special. Th is year a show from Science World is coming to town. I wonder if there will be explosions? Th ey are also bringing the crew of beasts and their human friends from Urban Safari Rescue (formerly Cinemazoo) to give locals an up close and personal experience with some wild creatures. Participating in the Quiz Night is a guaranteed good time as you will share some time with friends new and old, have some refreshments, possible become an offi cial Know-It-All and provide support to your local library. Doesn’t get much better. News on the antics to follow!

Th is past month we have been getting freestyling at our Preschool storytimes. Reading old favourites, fi nding new ones and doing lots of laughing. Recently, we had a special guest reader, from our very own community newspaper. Editor of the Observer, Lorene Keitch read some of her funny family favourite picture books to our littlest citizens who come every Friday to their library to hear stories and sing songs. Th is is one of the things that parents can do to start their children begin their wonderful journey into being readers and learners.

Th e kids just think they are at storytime for the fun of it, and that’s how we grown-ups like it. It was great to have Lorene share with future newspaper readers and to talk about the Adventure Club in which Th e Observer with the help of A & W, Agassiz

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I want to report as well that two new programs we tried out this past winter were great successes. Th e Lego Club and Th e Scrabble Club will defi nitely see return engagements in the Fall. Th anks parents for the help at Lego Club, thanks Friends for buying more Lego and to the adults who enjoyed aft ernoon Scrabble, we hope you will be back!

And since this is a library column, the fi nal bit of news I want to share, is of course, the book at the top of my reading pile at the moment. I am trapped in a fantastic read called, “Th e Secret History of Wonder Woman” by Jill Lepore. Th is is turning out to be one of the most fascinating non-fi ction reads I have enjoyed in many years. Yes, it is about the comic book character Wonder Woman but her origin has so much more to it. She was not just a drawing of an Amazon warrior princess and a super hero storyline. Her originator, Dr. William Marston was a staunch supporter of women’s rights in the suff ragist years and also the inventor of the polygraph machine (lie detector). His quirkiness, his family, friends and enemies, plus the time he

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Th at’s all the news that’s fi t to print today, and as is fi tting for such a super place as your public library, I

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Petunia & The Vipers brings their high and lonesome vocals to the Harrison Memorial Hall Saturday, May 2.

Swingin country blues, rockabilly back at Harrison

Vancouver-based, Petunia & the Vipers, will be returning to Harrison with their swingin country blues rockabilly tunes Saturday, May 2 at 8 p.m. in the intimate Harrison Memorial Hall.

“At the 2013 Festival, Petunia & the Vipers’ beach stage performance got everyone’s attention,” recalls Andy Hillhouse, Artistic Director of the Harrison Festival Society, “Th ey truly stand out among the acts touring on the roots circuit these days.”

With a piercing gaze, Petunia looks into the collective soul of the audience, then launches into high and lonesome vocals that conjure up the spirit of Jimmie Rodgers. Not content with mesmerizing the crowd, Petunia’s tapping boot propels the band into a snarling fi re and brimstone rave-up as a wave of frantic jitterbuggers compete for space on the hardwood dance fl oor.

“Th e band is led by songwriter Petunia, who delivers his evocative, retro songs with an arresting voice that moves between rockabilly snarls and

ghostly falsetto,” says Hillhouse.

Petunia defi es convention. His style is unique and surreal and his live performances have been likened to an Avant-Country nightclub scene straight out of a David Lynch movie. His honest, cut to the heart song writing and multi-syllabic narratives would leave a lesser singer tongue-tied and breathless.

One of the many themes running through Petunia’s lyrics relates to living life on one’s own terms – fearlessly and without regret. Spending the early part of his career playing on every major street corner, subway station and park bench in Canada and NY city, he picked, grinned and sang for his living.

Joining Petunia are the Vipers, a band consisting of some of Western Canada’s fi nest, including former members of rockabilly legends Ray Condo’s Ricochets and Sarah McLachlan’s band. Th is group of skilled, imaginative, and tasteful players accompanies Petunia with the classic sounds of pedal steel, electric guitar, stand up bass, and drums.

“Despite the clear

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Petunia’s music is infectious: his singing ranges from the most delicate you’ve ever heard to the most powerful, oft en within a single song.It’s hillbilly fl avoured, swing infl ected, ragtime, goodtime music.

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Th e whistle blows, and the kids cross the bright orange pylons to retrieve their arrows. Th ey laugh as they tug at the arrows, some sliding out with ease while others are stuck deep in the targets.

Emily Peters, 12, is amongst the students here today. She’s a Seabird Island resident and, along with her brother, is learning the art of archery. Th e youth are in Seabird Island’s gymnasium to take part in a weekend archery camp aimed at Aboriginal youth. She says she is learning how to “shoot, aim and do it right.”

Lara Mussell is on the provincial Aboriginal Sport, Rec & Physical Activity Partners Council.

“We’ve been doing a series of events in order to provide sport development opportunities for Aboriginal youth,” explains Mussell.

Th e provincial council wants Aboriginal youth like Emily to be introduced to sports that are featured in the North American Indigenous Games. Th e last games were held in Regina in 2014, with approximately 5,000 athletes representing 756 tribes and participating in 14 sporting events, including archery.

Th e introductory weekend, which was capped at 40 participants and had a wait list, featured coaches from the BC Archery Association as well as Fraser Valley Archers. Coaches trained the kids in proper handling and shooting as well as a competition portion to help single out youth who may be good candidates for the next Indigenous Games.

Archery has taken off in the last couple years with youth thanks to movies like Brave and Th e Hunger Games. Ron Ostermeier, president of the BC Archery Association, says the

latter movie is actually credited with turning archery from a tentative sport for the games to a core sport, meaning it will always remain a part of the North American Indigenous Games.

Ostermeier, who has been an archer for more than 35 years, has seen interest from every age group, not just teens wanting to be like the fi ctional character Katniss Everdeen.

“I’ve got people just staring up in their 80’s,” says Ostermeier.

He says camps like this one, which was held April 11-12, are important because they teach proper technique, focusing on “form and habits.”

Mussell explains that for some of the Indigenous Games sports such as archery, they need to have introductory clinics because there are so few opportunities for archery learning outside of these camps compared to sports such as hockey or swimming. When the next games draw closer, the Aboriginal Sport, Rec & Physical Activity Partners Council will host a province-wide archery tryout camp for youth who want to enter the games.

For Emily Peters, it’s not about the next games. She and her brother Maleek received bows and arrows as a Christmas present and their family wanted to make sure they have the correct technique before they start shooting. But for Mussell, the hope is that kids like Emily will take something more away from the camp than just a newly-acquired skill.

“It’s really neat seeing this traditional sport increasing the dreams for our kids, expanding their horizons and realizing they can take this skill and build some self-esteem and confi dence,” says Mussell.

For more information on BC Aboriginal Sport development camps, go to www.aboriginalsportbc.ca

Emily Peters, 12, of Seabird Island, learns how to shoot a bow and arrow during the BC Aboriginal Sport Development camp held last weekend at Seabird Island.

Aiming highAboriginal youth learn traditional skill of archery at Seabird

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1.Visit your local CIBC Banking Centre to make a gift into a dedicated account which will be entrusted to Reece and Nash Thomson for their post-secondary education. The account number is available on the Facebook page listed below and will be announced at the Celebration of Life. 2. Donate to Pancreas Centre BC by visiting vgh-foundation.ca and clicking the DONATE button in the upper right-hand corner of the page and then selecting Pancreatic Cancer Research from the drop down menu. Condolences can be sent to [email protected] or through Facebook at facebook.com/cancerbenefi tforsusan. The family would love any old photos you have of Susan. A celebration of life will take place Sunday, April 26 from 2 pm to 4 pm at Ag Hall, 6800 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, BC. Susan’s ashes will then be scattered at her most favourite places on earth by her family at a later date.

SUSAN BOHONOSNovember 18, 1968 to April 20, 2015

“Be grateful for what you have,” was the mantra of Susan Bohonos and the life-lesson she imparted when she passed on to eternal life surrounded by her immediate family on April 20, 2015. With this in mind, we share why we are so grateful for her: • Two bright children who carry on her beautiful features • The most amazing, chef-inspired creations you have ever tasted • Fits of contagious laughter that turned into rolling cackles • Toughness and fortitude which served her well throughout many aspects of her life • An adventurous spirit that travelled her to south-east Asia and convinced her husband they could live off-the-grid for over 10 years • The ability for perfect strangers to feel like they were her best friends when she hosted them at her retreat, the Echoes on the Harrison River • A party-goer who loved boating, costumes, cribbage, chips, salsa, caesars and mosco ta d’asti • A gardener who taught us the magic of mother earth • A dedicated volunteer for the BC Children’s Hospital • A confi dante, pillar of strength and wise soul for her close friendsSusan will be severely missed and never forgotten by her husband Clint of almost 18 years and their young sons, Reece and Nash Thomson of Harrison Hot Springs; father, Gerry Bohonos from Sandy Hook, Manitoba; mother and step-father, Marilyn and Grant Sorensen from Winnipeg; sister and brother in-law Jani Sorensen and Steven Goldstine from Winnipeg; step-sister and her family, Kristine, John, Shelby and Cole Thevenot; Clint’s father Grant Thomson, life-long resident of the Fraser Valley; Clint’s sister, brother and their respective families from Maple Ridge: Shannon, Grant and Thomas Hankins and Brad, Sherri and Joel Thomson; other extended family; fellow Harrison Hot Springs Elementary School parents and many more dear friends from the Harrison/Agassiz, Vancouver and Winnipeg areas . Susan has gone to meet again her beloved grandmothers Angela Bohonos and Josephine Johnson, Clint’s mother Bev Thomson and the greatest dogs of all time Chehalis, Leo and Echo.Susan and her family are deeply appreciative of the medical expertise she received from Dr. Johnston, Dr. Scudamore, Dr. Renouf, Dr. Bull and Dr. Smiljanic and his team at Lions Gate Hospital Oncology. Staff at the blood clinic in Agassiz, Dani from Agassiz Home Health; Lucy and the team at Chilliwack Hospice Society; massage therapist Kim; healing touch provider Judy; sound therapists Liz and Cheryl from Spirit Yoga; and healing remedies from Miel provided Susan with the nurture and care she needed to get through her last few months. The entire family is grateful for the generosity shown to Susan, Clint, Reece and Nash through two fundraisers helping her battle pancreatic cancer. While not expected, should people be so inclined they can make donations in lieu of fl owers the following ways:

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Proposed Property Disposition Partnership Lease

Pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Community Charter, the District of Kent intends to renew the lease on its

Cemetery Road property to the Kent Raceways Society for the purposes of racing.

1) The legal description of that portion on which resides the Kent Raceways Society:

Approximately 8.64 acres of land lying to the North of Cemetery Road covering a portion of NE ¼ of Lot 1,

Plan BCP 4429, Section 34, Township 3, Range 29, Meridian W6, New Westminster District, Except Plan

BCP11468, Plan BCP27720, Plan BCP41055, and Plan EPP14819.

Or commonly known as 5045 Cemetery Road, as hatched below:

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The lease shall commenced 01 May 2015, for a FIVE (5) year term with possible renewal.

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The Hope & Area Transition Society is a non-profi t organization providing free shelter and support/counseling services to abused women and their children. The Society is seeking applications for the position of Permanent Day Support Worker at the Jean Scott Transition House.

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Warehouse Lien Act:Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Shawna Irvine of the last known address of: PO Box 848, Harrison Hot Springs, BC, V0M 1K0; for unpaid rents totaling $480.00 If this amount is not paid on or before April 30, 2015, the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.


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