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June 11, 2015 edition of the Agassiz ObserverTRANSCRIPT
INSIDEFire roundup . . . . . . . . 3
Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Mail Bag . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Harrison Festival . . . . . 9
Classi eds . . . . . . . . .16
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Lorene KeitchTHE OBSERVER
It's been less than a month of operations for the expanded campground and already, Kilby Historic Site has seen a jump in revenue.
Th e six new camp spots along the shores of the Harrison River have been booked consistently since opening May long weekend.
"Th e revenue has been positive," shares Mel Waardenburg, Kilby Historic Site manager. "Every weekend at least half, if not all of them [are booked]. May long weekend all of them were booked and we had just
opened them."Based on a 100-day camp
season, from June 1 to September 30, Waardenburg says the new sites could bring an additional $12,000 to $15,000 per year depending on bookings. Th at will go a long way in helping Kilby to remain operational, based on provincial government requirements to make Kilby self-sustaining.
Waardenburg says while the new sites are not completed yet, with tree and shrub planting planned for the Fall, they've still been popular because they run along the shores of
the Harrison River. Many campers come with their boats and like to park them along the shoreline in front of their spots.
Th e Kilby campground has another new feature, just announced June 9. Eleven of the 35 spots are now reservable. Waardenburg explains that aft er doing a lot of research, they decided to open up approximately a third of the sites for reservations to allow all campers an equal opportunity to book into the popular campground.
"We get a lot of calls for people that just can't get in," he explains. "We're trying to
fi nd a fair balance for long-term campers that have supported Kilby for 15 years, and new people who want to camp here."
It will also help staff to save some time on money collection as reservations are paid by credit card on the phone. To reserve sites for up to two weeks at a time, call Kilby Historic Site Tuesday and Wednesdays, from 10-3 p.m. at 604-796-9576.
Th ey will be updating signage soon, based on feedback from the fi rst few weeks of operation for the newly-placed boat launch.
Th e Kilby Historic Site
is doing well this seasonsince opening on Easter.Waardenburg says they haveseen an increase in U.S. andforeign visitors in general,and are up roughly 20 percent for visitors to the site'sspecial events so far. Th erestaurant is doing well andthere's even a couple cutenew ducks that have justjoined the Kilby family. Allin all, Waardenburg says it'sshaping up to be a good yearfor Kilby.
Hours are Th ursday toMonday, 11- 4p.m. StartingJune 23 until Sept. 7, opendaily from 11-4 p.m. Forinformation, see www.kilby.ca
Kilby campground expansion showing success One of the six new sites sits at the ready for another busy weekend at the Kilby campground, which features a new reservation system. Revenue from the campground goes tosupport the Kilby Historic Site to help make it self-sustaining.
LORENE KEITCH / OBSERVER
New campsites could bring additional $12,000 to $15,000 in revenue
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Annual Report At a special Council meeting on
June 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs
will consider for adoption, the 2014 Annual Report.
The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of 495 Hot Springs Road,
Harrison Hot Springs, BC.
Beginning June 11, 2015 copies of the report will be available at the Village Office between the hours of
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and on the Village’s website at
www.harrisonhotsprings.ca
Submissions and questions from the public will be considered by Council at the June 25th Meeting.
Lorene KeitchTHE OBSERVER
Th e Agassiz Farm Fresh market is back for a new season, full of the fresh produce, baked goods and unique products you’ve come to expect from this true farmer’s market.
Th e sixth season kicked off last Th ursday in the Agassiz-Harrison museum / visitor centre parking lot. Th e smell of stroopwafels fi lled the air and the sun shone down as happy shoppers browsed stalls fi lled with produce, jams, jellies, pies, cookies, fl owers, jewelry, soaps and more.
According to board of directors chair Carolyn Hrynyk, you will always fi nd local, high quality goods for sale at this market.
“Th e theme is always make it, bake it or grow it,” shares Hrynyk. "Th ere's a nice variety of local, fresh-grown produce, meats, bakes good, very fi ne artistry and craft s."
Hrynyk says the market grew out of a desire to feature the local producers that
make this area shine as an agricultural community. When she fi rst moved to the area, Hyrynk was "stunned" to hear there was no farmer's market given
the agricultural area we live in. She's happy to help provide a service to the community that allows for people to eat fresh, in-season products from local
producers.While there is a core
group of vendors that come back year aft er year, there are booths that come and go as well. She urges people to come check out the market to see what's new and in-stock weekly.
"Th ere's never going to be anything imported, or used goods. It's a true established farmer's market," sums up Hrynyk.
Th e market board tries to have an educational component each week if possible. Th e kickoff event featured the Fraser Valley Regional Library set up with book displays and information. Local
community groups whowould like to set up abooth at the marketcan contact organizers.Th ey are also hoping tofeature live music andare seeking interestedbuskers to contact themarket board.
Th e market runsevery Th ursday throughthe summer, with thefi nal market tied into theFall Fair, from 3-6 p.m.in the Agassiz-HarrisonMuseum parking lot at7011 Pioneer Ave. Formore information orto contact regardingvendor booths orbusking, see www.agassizfarmersmarket.com
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Agassiz Farm Fresh market returns
Paula Neels arranges her wares in the Hammersley Farms booth at the first Agassiz Farm Fresh market of the season lastThursday, June 4 in the museum parking lot.
Tommy, 3, sits atop his run bike as he eats a fresh-baked cookie from the market.
Beer price hikes hit craft brews harderJeff NagelBLACK PRESS
B.C. beer drinkers are generally paying more for their brew since the provincial government’s liquor pricing reforms took eff ect in April.
New Democrats released an analysis that shows more than 85 per cent of beer types now cost more than they did in March while less than 10 per cent have gone down in price.
Attorney General Suzanne Anton had predicted there would be no signifi cant price increases with the move to standard wholesale prices and said critics were “beer mongering.”
Th e typical price increase is not large – about 2.8 per cent – but the price hikes are more likely to hit craft beer lovers than those who quaff beer from big labels like Budweiser and Molson,
which are largely unchanged.Several beers from Victoria’s
Drift wood Brewery are up at least seven per cent, as is Delta-brewed Four Winds IPA, and some varieties from Kelowna’s Tree Brewing are up nearly 17 per cent.
More than 200 varieties of beer are up at least fi ve per cent since March.
Th e Opposition called the changes a stealth beer tax.
“Despite repeated promises that beer prices wouldn’t increase, the B.C. Liberals’ ‘wholesale price reform’, has now resulted in retail price increases for B.C. beer,” NDP leader John Horgan said.
Private stores now pay the same wholesale price as the government liquor stores, which have been allowed to open Sundays and sell cold beer.
Th e system was supposed tocreate a level playing fi eld forretailers while maintaining thegovernment’s total revenue at $1billion a year from the wholesaleliquor markup.
Craft beer fans fear higherprices will hurt their boomingindustry.
“Our vibrant craft beercommunity will pay more forno discernible reason otherthan a government cash grab,”said Ari Dressler, president ofthe Campaign for Real Ale B.C.(CAMRA). “Th e updated pricingmodel is hugely disappointing forthe consumer.”
According to the LiquorDistribution Branch, pricesare reviewed and change onan ongoing basis according todemand, profi tability and otherfactors.
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Dwight SchneiderSPECIAL TO THE OBSERVER
Th e Agassiz Fire Department (AFD) responded to 28 calls for assistance along with 10 training sessions in May.
Th e month began with fi refi ghters responding to a motor vehicle accident on Hot Springs Rd on May 1. Crews assisted BC Ambulance service with two lift assists on May 6 and May 17. Agassiz fi re was called for mutual aid to assist the Popkum Fire Department on May 7 for a residential structure fi re. Agassiz sent 9 fi refi ghters with an Engine and Air Squad response. Crews were called to the report of wires down on Lougheed Hwy on May 10.
May 11 saw fi re crews assisting the BC Ambulance Service with the setup of a landing zone for the medi-vac helicopter. Fire Departments are oft en used province wide to assist with landing zones, to ensure a safe area is secured without having to take the paramedics away from their primary care role with the patient. In this incident the helicopter was used for rapid transport of a child to Vancouver Children’s hospital to receive the specialized care required. May 15 had the AFD attend a commercial
alarm at Rimex Supply Ltd. Upon arriving on scene it was discovered there had been a fi re in the exhaust ducting of the paint spray booth which in turn activated the automatic fi re suppression system that extinguished the small fi re. May 16 had crews attend a single vehicle accident on the East Harrison Forest Service Rd. Th e pagers were going again on May 21, as crews attended a motor vehicle accident on Hot Springs Rd. May 23 the AFD attended a residential alarm. Agassiz fi re attended a 2 vehicle motor vehicle accident at the “Tea Cup” intersection on May 25. Th e AFD technical rescue
team was called into action to free the lone occupant stuck in an elevator at Woodside Terrace apartments on May 27. Upon arrival on scene the fi refi ghters safely removed the unhurt female and her laundry basket from the elevator.
May 30 saw Agassiz fi re crews responding to a commercial structure fi re in the 7000 block of Cheam Ave. Initial scene size up determined that the fi re was contained to the outside of the building in some brush and small trees. It was determined that the trees had come into contact with the hydro service lines to the business causing the 3 phase circuits to short out
and ignite the subsequent fi re. Th e fi re department established a safe perimeter of 10 metres around the downed hydro lines and awaited the arrival of BC Hydro technicians to de-energize the lines. Firefi ghters were deployed to the roof of the Super Valu to ensure the fi re had not extended into the roof area of the building, as well as evacuated the occupants of the business until it was deemed safe. Country Treasures New and Used building was also monitored and checked for any fi re spread. Th is proved to be the start of a busy weekend. Next, fi re crews assisted an elderly gentleman who had fallen in his residence, then assisted BC Ambulance with an injured motor cross rider, and the month ended with crews attending a two-vehicle accident on Lougheed Highway. Fire crews provided traffi c control and fi rst responder medical aid to the 7 occupants of the two vehicles until the arrival of the paramedics and RCMP. Th e AFD attended to three complaints of burning as well this month.
Dwight Schneider is a lieutenant with the Agassiz Fire Department
Agassiz Fire Department Month of May in Review: Stuck elevators, MVAs and more
SubmittedAgassiz fire crews were called to aid the Popkum Fire Department on May 7 for a structure fire on Llanberis Way.
Jessica PetersBLACK PRESS
Organic waste could eventually be banned from all garbage cans in the Fraser Valley, but new rules wouldn’t be put in place until aft er a lengthy consultation process.
Th at process is about to begin, and a full plan could be in place by the end of this year, said FVRD chair Sharon Gaetz.
“We’re really early in the process of exploring organic program for FVRD,” she said. “Over the next few months we’re going to do some pre-consultation work.”
Th e FVRD isn’t aware of “any other jurisdiction that’s undertaken a pre-consultation process for an organics diversion program,” she added.
Fraser Valley Regional District staff er Stacey Barker presented a brief overview to the board recently to explain the process. Barker said it’s the fi rst step in a large leap toward reducing waste in landfi lls.
“Th is is a signifi cant endeavor to accomplish,” Barker said, and for the multi-year plan “this is the fi rst baby step.”
Th e proposed FVRD Organics Disposal Ban would eventually apply to all households and businesses. Th e plan is in response to a growing movement toward removing food waste from other waste products.
“It’s the number one comment we’ve received from the public,” she said: “’When are we going to have food waste come out of our garbage?’”
Th ere is no solid timeframe yet, as that will depend on the results of the upcoming consultation process. Gaetz said it’s bound to be a well-received program, based on what the FVRD has heard so far.
“We think the people’s appetite is strong for organic diversion and reclamation,” she said. “We’re really looking forward to and are excited about ramping out a program for our communities.”
Over the next few months, the FVRD will be approaching businesses and community leaders from all around the region.
“Once we have all that information we’ll establish a timeline where residents and businesses can get involved and share their thoughts,” Gaetz said.
Th ey want to have the full consultation plan ready by the end of this year.
“Sometimes you hear that people feel they are not properly consulted when a new program or initiative is put in place. We feel the best way to ensure consultation process works for businesses and residents is to ask them for their opinion before the decision is made.”
Lorene KeitchTHE OBSERVER
Emergency personnel were called to Mount Woodside last Friday, June 5, for an unconfi rmed distress beacon.
RCMP, Fire and Search and Rescue attended, along with air support for the search in the area of the Mount Woodside Forest Service Road.
According to RCMP spokesman Cpl. Mike Rail, an “extensive” search was conducted. Upon further investigation, members of the Agassiz detachment were able to talk to the pilot and found out he had made an emergency landing.
“Th ere was no crash and everyone is safe,” reports Cpl. Rail.
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Helping seniors stay happy and healthy at home
Lorene KeitchTHE OBSERVER
It was supposed to be their golden years.
Martin Wayenberg and his wife Rita sold their motel in Cache Creek for a tidy profi t and moved to Harrison Hot Springs to retire in 2005. Th ey did some traveling, enjoyed multiple cruises and settled into life in a new community. But then Rita was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She got worse and worse, fi nally ending up in Cheam Village, a complex care centre in Agassiz.
Martin Wayenberg was left alone, wondering what to do with himself and the 2,000 square foot home they had bought. His children, thinking it best for their aging father, helped him move into a senior's home at the age of 84.
But, says Wayenberg, "I'm too young for an old age home."
Aft er eight months, he bought a trailer and moved out.
Wayenberg is independent and does all his own shopping,
cooking and cleaning. His home is spotless and his two small dogs look well cared for and content.
What was a little more challenging for Wayenberg when he moved into the trailer was a sense of security and community. He feared the possibility of something happening to him and no one realizing he was gone. He tried having someone live in his home to keep an eye on him but that didn't work out.
Finally, Wayenberg heard about the Better at Homes program, run through Agassiz-Harrison Community Services. Better at Home is a program that helps seniors continue living independently in their own homes. Th ey provide support services such as light housekeeping, transportation and friendly visits.
Shortly aft er contacting Community Services,
Wayenberg and Henriede Boer were paired up asa client - friendly visitorduo.
"I am happy now," saysWayenberg. "She likes tocome here, and I'm gladshe's coming here."
It’s a well-suitedmatch for both of them.Wayenberg loves thesecurity of knowingsomeone is checking inon him. He likes to sitand share stories of theold days in Holland. Hedoesn’t feel so alone, andhe is happy to have avisitor multiple times aweek.
Th is is de Boer's fi rst"client" as a friendlyvisitor. Volunteers areasked to visit with a clientfor one hour a week. Butshe enjoys the time theyspend together and comesmultiple times a weekto visit. She encouragesWayenberg to get outof the house to go onoutings. Every Fridayevening, they sharedinner together. Th is hasdeveloped into a truefriendship and the pairmutually benefi t from theconnection.
"We've been very wellmatched, which is a lovelything," says de Boer.
For de Boer, it’s achance to have a seniorcitizen in her life with hersame Dutch roots. Herimmediate family movedfrom Holland, leavingall their extended familybehind. de Boer never hada grandparent nearby tobe part of her day-to-daylife so she fi nds herselfdrawn to senior citizens.
But more than that, ithas helped de Boer copewith the recent loss of herhusband. Being part of theBetter at Home programgives de Boer a renewed
Henrie de Boer and Martin Wayenberg connected through the Better at Home program in Agassiz.
Program aims to keep seniors in their homes longer
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Graduation is a new beginningAESS Valedictorian
speech, written and presented by Maggie Folk and Melissa Vermette
Hello to school board members, the community, parents, and teachers. Th ank you for coming out to support us on this special day. Hello class of 2015!
It is such an honour to stand up here today with Melissa to represent such an amazing class. I know someone must say that every year, but this class truly is special. Almost everyone up here can still remember each other in kindergarten, yet here we all are today on our way to adulthood. I don’t know about the rest of you graduates, but to me that’s a little scary. Gone are the days of detentions, the shrill of high school bells, and having to raise your hand to go to the washroom. But amazingly, these are all things we will all come to miss. High school is a place we all dreaded in elementary school, but are now having to say goodbye to. We are about to be launched in to adulthood with nothing but our diplomas and the hope that we are all prepared. Luckily, we are graduating in a place like Agassiz, where as I look around at all of us, it seems like they’ve done a pretty good job with prepping us for this journey.
Among us we have some future police offi cers, psychologists, fi refi ghters, doctors and many more. We also have some who just don’t know yet. But that’s OK! Th is is just the beginning of our adventures; we still have time to change our minds over and over again. Th is is our time to make mistakes, get lost, and learn to pay some bills. My only hope is that we all experience as much of the world as we can, and to just have fun. Remember that when you are struggling the other 38 of us are out there probably struggling as well. What’s important
is that we all started off from the same place, and hopefully we will all end up in a similar place that leaves us happy with where we are and how we got there. Enjoy life’s surprises, stop to smell the fl owers, and chase your dreams. Chase your dreams until you catch up with them, because you can. Th is class is exceptional both academically and personally. We can achieve anything we set our minds to. Want proof? Look at where you are today. How many times have we said to ourselves “I’m never going to make it until graduation?” or “I am totally going to fail this class.” Well take a look around graduates. We’ve fi nally made it.
A special group of people I would like to thank, would have to be those who’s eyes are probably already watering
as they prepare to watch their babies walk across this stage. I would like to ask my fellow graduates to at this time, lock eyes with those people in the audience, and say a silent thank you. Th ey have shaped you in to the person that you are today, and have probably struggled with you morning aft er morning to get your butt to school. Clearly, all their hard work has paid off , as here we all are today. Th is is our graduation day. Th is is our year. Th is is our time to start our lives.
On behalf of the grade 12 graduating class, I would like to thank the teachers, for many of us would not be on this
stage without your help. I know that we can all think of a few teachers who have gone out of their way to make our time in high school just a little bit easier. Th ank you Mr.Penner for going over challenging math questions time and time again until they were understood. Th ank you also for taking time to teach Zac and I Calculus during our spare, I feel much more confi dent going into my fi rst year math courses because of your help. Th ank you to Mrs. Graham for always pushing us to pursue our dreams. Also a special thank you to all the teachers who put up with Eric and I’s bickering
and arguing over most of the time the simplest of questions, and for always taking my side of the argument. Th ank you for making our lives just a little bit more diffi cult, because life is not easy and it is important that we are reminded of that. Regardless of how intelligent or care-free we are, challenges and diffi culties will always present themselves. Overcoming these obstacles defi nes who we are. Graduation was a challenge and it did not come easily to most. Academically, some students strived to achieve the top grades; others aimed to pass their challenging courses, and most tried to get that B so they wouldn’t have to write the gigantic fi nal exam at the end of the semester. Th is graduating class is fairly small, so I know that all of my classmates are talented. Some are talented academically, musically, or athletically while others are exceptional socially and exhibit excellent leadership abilities. Graduation is a new beginning, a clean slate and we get to begin all over again and make the future how we want it. I know a few of us have already begun creating our future with applying to universities, applying for jobs, and trying to achieve that dream career of ours. We have conquered the task of graduation and I believe
we will all accomplish so much more in the future.
Graduation is just a chapter in our lives and it is certainly not the end.
I wish the graduating
class of 2015 the absolute best. I have no doubt that we will excel in the choices that we are passionate about. So here’s to our future.
Maggie Folk (left) and Melissa Vermette pose before the grad ceremony Friday evening at AESS.
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Still some unanswered questions
Time for healingTh e long and emotionally painful process of the Truth and Reconciliation
Commission has fi nally concluded and some harsh truths have come out of the report. Nothing that hasn’t already been said before, but seeing it all in one place has, we hope, had an impact.
We must never forget this part of our country’s past—indeed, we agree future generations should learn about the cultural genocide that occurred so close to home, just as they learn of the Holocaust that happened half a world away. Now it is time to move on in a nurturing, empowering manner.
It is time to move forward from these residential school horror stories to live new stories of healing and progress. We must honour those who we have lost through the process, celebrate those who have survived and ensure this never happens again.
We hope our country may draw strength from the Truth and Reconciliation process itself; that our aboriginal neighbours may fi nd healing in the telling of their oral history, however painful it was; and that they may fi nd strength in the acknowledgement that what happened was wrong.
Th e commission has made 94 recommendations that offi cials feel will go a long way toward healing our country.
Tseshaht First Nation Chief Councillor Hugh Braker said the recommendations ‘are measured, wide ranging, constructive and, ultimately, aimed at healing and reconciliation. Th e government should immediately put in place a plan to implement the recommendations.’
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It's the scandal that the B.C. government just can't shake off .
Th ree years out and the public outrage over the 2012 health ministry fi rings shows no signs of abating and may be intensifying over recent disclosures that the government misled the public on the RCMP investigation that never was.
It can be a bit of a mystery sometimes how governments make such decisions and prepare for the accompanying fallout that can arise. Who calls the shots? What's the chain of command?
Th e political stickhandling of Mike Duff y's expense claims provides a glimpse at who some of the players could be. Nigel Wright, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, took the lead. A political appointee, the chief of staff to a prime minister or premier is considered by many to be the
second most powerful position in government.
Assisting Wright was his executive assistant, the director of issues management in the Prime Minister's Offi ce, and a former lawyer to the offi ce.
One would expect some of the same players in the B.C. government to be in on major decisions as well.
When it comes to the health ministry fi rings fi ve names spring to mind, but former health minister Margaret MacDiarmid isn't one of them.
She pulled the trigger and takes the rap for it, but sworn in as health minister only the day before, it's doubtful she was involved in the process. At that point her knowledge would be limited to briefi ng notes and what might have been said around the cabinet table.
Finance minister Mike de Jong was health minister from March 2011 until September 4, 2012. Th e suspensions happened under his watch.
Graham Whitmarsh, deputy minister of health until June 2013,
played a key role.John Dyble, deputy minister of
health (June 2009 to March 2011) and today deputy minister to the premier and head of the public service was clearly involved.
Th e premier's communications director at the time, Sara MacIntyre, was no wallfl ower. It 's a pretty safe bet she had something to say about something related to the fi rings.
And then there was the premier's chief of staff , Ken Boessenkool.
Given his position Boessenkool can't have been a mere bystander through the whole aff air, particularly with an election a year away. He was either part of the decision-making process or was focused with MacIntyre on preparing for any fallout.
Like Nigel Wright, Boessenkool was a political appointment. And one thing that most people can agree on: there's always been a political odour to the fi rings.
Th e announcement? Total spin. Subsequent revelations prove it, but the government's own choice of words do as well.
From the minister: deeply troubled, profoundly disappointed, a very concerning set of circumstances. From the news release: immediate response, whatever steps are necessary, ensure confi dence is maintained in the integrity of the public service, and that RCMP investigation that never was.
To drive home the point, the ministry also claimed to have contacted the Public Service Agency, the Comptroller General, the Auditor General, and the Information and Privacy Commissioner. An audible sigh of relief was heard from B.C.'s Confl ict of Interest Commissioner.
A few months before MacDiarmid announced the fi rings, the premier's key staff had also begun to take on a blueish hue.
Boessenkool was brought in from Alberta to be Premier Christy Clark's new chief of staff .
According to his biography, Boessenkool was a "senior policy advisor and strategist to Conservative Party of Canada Leader Stephen Harper" and "played senior
strategic roles in the 2004 and 2006Conservative campaigns."
He was also a registered lobbyist forthree pharmaceutical fi rms in Ottawabetween 2004 and 2010, includingPfi zer Canada.
And he wasn't the only Harpertransplant in Clark's offi ce. A fewweeks aft er Boessenkool was hired,Sara MacIntyre was brought in as thepremier's communications director.
Before heading west, MacIntyrewas a former press secretary to PrimeMinister Harper and, as B.C.'s mediacan attest to, MacIntyre didn't leaveHarper's rules of media engagementbehind in Ottawa.
Call it Karma if you want,but within weeks of the fi rings,Boessenkool was gone, a result of an“inappropriate incident” and a monthlater, MacIntyre was reassigned to theGovernment Communications andPublic Engagement offi ce. She wasn'theard to say “goodie” on the way outof the premier's offi ce.
Dermod Travis is the executivedirector of IntegrityBC. www.integritybc.ca
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A heartfelt Th ank-You for a most beautiful reunion party! Actually, it felt more like being on a realignment cruise: welcomed by Father Jack Dias, pampered to every whim by Captain Beccie Bokenfohr, treated to a most delicious Indonesian dinner by Chef Joop Admiraal and his staff , entertained by the Harrison-Kent Community Singers and surprised by a sentimental old-time sing along put together by Corine de Groot and Th eresa Altenried. And all of this in the company of long time friends: former and present hikers and singers! We could not have asked for more! I cannot help thinking that, in many ways, it helped us to realign ourselves in the right direction, where ever this direction will lead us to!
Th ank-You again to all who organized this event and to those who came or were with us in thoughts!
Ruth AltendorfHarrison Hot Springs
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I am very much in favour of pay parking for the village of Harrison Hot Springs. However, I am inclined to agree with Allan Jackson who said “Implement pay parking for the whole village and see what happens”. As a Harrison resident it is my feeling
that we need these funds coming in to help off set the cost of maintaining our beach areas. Th ank you.
Regards,Steve WallisHarrison
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Have you seen what has been done to our beautiful pristine Harrison? Bad enough we had that building built across from Balsam Avenue but to see a gaping hole where our tall lovely trees stood its like a massacre on nature. No wonder Kingma Bros. sold that parcel of land and left Harrison.
Th e person or persons allowing the cutting of those trees to build more homes are insane. Come around the bend on Hot Springs Road before Balsam Avenue and it is a sickening site.
Seems our head honchos in Harrison are forgetting some of us live here all year round. Stop thinking of the money and leave some trees standing for us to enjoy as well as tourists.
Olla StephensHarrison
Leave the trees for us to enjoyTh e Harrison-Kent
Community Singers reunion party, held June 6, was also a tribute to Ruth Altendorf who has contributed so much to organizing and maintaining the activities of both the Harrison Hikers and the Harrison-Kent Community Singers (formerly the Multicultural Choir) as well as serving on the Harrison Recreation Commission for many years. We cannot thank Ruth enough for her devotion to and love for our community!
Carol HepnarHarrison Hot Springs
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Are you on the voter’s list?
In regards to your letter from Liberal Party candidate, Jati Sidhu (‘Voters need to be aware of electoral boundary changes’, June 4). First of all I would like to thank Mr. Sidhu for pointing out that the electoral boundaries have changed, and the very good people of Agassiz, will now be voting in the new Electoral District, of Mission/Matsqui/Fraser Canyon.
Perhaps, more importantly, one should know that because of the newly passed bill, “Th e Fair Elections Act”, that not only do voters have to be registered with Elections Canada, ahead of time, you will also be required to produce two pieces of ID at your local voting station.
As well, because of this newly passed piece of legislation, a great many voters have been taken off the voters list, and will have to register again, in order to cast their ballot. I would recommend that all voters check with Elections Canada, and make sure they are on the list, or you won’t be able to vote come Oct.19.
Also, I fi nd it ironic that Mr. Sidhu, and his Liberal Party, supported the Harper Conservatives, with the Foreign Investment Protection Act(FIPA), which gives China
and the whole of Southeast Asia unchallengeable rights to all our mineral resources and energy stocks for a minimum of 31 years. Not only is this contrary to promoting local economic development and job creation, it depletes our competitiveness in primary and secondary manufacturing, and actually exports jobs out of the country.
If this isn’t bad enough, Mr. Sidhu and his Liberal Party also supported the Conservatives, European Trade Agreement, which will decimate farmers in the Fraser Valley, especially in the Dairy sector. Th ere is no possible way the Dairy Farmers in the Fraser Valley can compete with the highly subsidized mega farms in Germany and France. Th is will inevitably destroy the secondary manufacturing of dairy products in Canada as well as the Fraser Valley.
Other than that, I would like to wish Mr. Sidhu good luck and all the best in the upcoming Federal election, and look forward to all the debates and challenges put forth.
Art Green, CandidateGreen Party of CanadaMission/Matsqui/Fraser Canyon
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Sports
Th e regular spring season for the Pee Weebaseball team ended last Saturday, June 6. CoachTrevor McGuire reports the team did exceptionallywell, placing as number one seed for the playoff sthat start tomorrow, June 12.
Th e team's record was 15 wins and one loss."It has been a privilege to coach the youth
in Agassi. Th ey have come a long way," statesMcGuire.
He and fellow coach Les Szabo appreciate thesupport of parents who have helped to create agreat learning environment for local kids.
One of the highlights of the season was whenthey came second overall at the VancouverPresidents' Cup tournament two weeks ago.
"Some of the best teams from across BC werepresent and we opened a lot of eyes in the baseballworld to Agassiz baseball," says McGuire. "AgassizBaseball has been able to bring parents andyouth of Agassiz together and show what can beaccomplished for all age groups."
It was a lot of work for organizers to set upa baseball league in Agassiz for this season.Volunteers wanted to fi nd a way to keep kids inAgassiz instead of having to drive elsewhere forteam practices and all games. McGuire says theyare grateful for some Chilliwack businesses whostepped up to help support the Agassiz A's.
"Th is is only the beginning," concludes McGuire.
Agassiz A's Peewee baseball team
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Lorene KeitchGrade 4 student Kayden Araki from Coquihalla school competes in the long jump during the District track meet, held this year at Kent Elementary School Thursday, June 4.
The Agassiz A's PeeWee team at the Vancouver Presidents'Cup tournament two weeks ago. The team placed secondoverall out of 12 select teams from across B.C. They won allbut the final game, taking home the silver medal.
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Arts
2015 Harrison Festival maintains diverse programming with added family focus
Th e Harrison Festival of the Arts is known around the world for its creative and diverse programming. Th at 37 year old tradition will continue this summer but with an added focus on celebrating family, in all its various forms. Running from July 11 to 19, the 2015 Harrison Festival will feature both a family inspired lineup and new family friendly pricing.
“Th e heart of our Festival’s mandate is community development through the sharing and embracing of diversity,” says Harrison Festival Society Artistic Director, Andy Hillhouse. “Th e celebration of a broad concept of family, one that transcends bloodlines, and reaches out rather than excludes, fi ts well with that.”
Consistent with this interwoven theme of family, this year’s Festival lineup showcases acts from diverse cultural backgrounds in which music has been passed on through the generations.
Evening hall performer Bassekou Kouyaté, from Mali, is known as the ‘Jimi Hendrix of the Ngoni’, a West African lute. He learned to play this ancient instrument from his father and grandfather, and in turn has taught his sons Moustafa and Mamadou. Along with his wife, vocalist Amy Sacko, his sons are members of his band Ngoni Ba, who will be performing in the Memorial Hall Saturday, July 18. Other hereditary African musicians at the Festival will be Vancouver-based Senegalese kora player
Boujou Cissoko and percussionist Yoro Noukoussi from Benin, who will be collaborating especially for their Sunday, July 19 Beach Stage performance. From a totally diff erent part of the world, the Iranian family-based group Vashaan Ensemble represent the sophistication of the Vancouver Persian music scene, off ering a mixture of Persian classical and folk music on the Beach Stage Saturday, July 18.
Also featured on the Beach Stage Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18, Th e O’Schraves from rural northern Ontario are a family in which the kids have all grown up with the inheritance of a vibrant Ontario fi ddle tradition, in a home in which making music was an everyday event. Th e young
Quebecois band Les Poules à Colin, also performing July 17 and 18 on the Beach Stage, has several internal family bonds, and as the off spring of prominent musicians in the Quebecois folk music revival, they bring together a depth of tradition with the contemporary styles of their modern generation.
Rounding out the Festival’s music making families, Th e Jerry Cans are a band that consists of a married couple at its core and will be performing at both Children’s Day Wednesday, July 15 and on the Beach Stage Th ursday, July 16.From Inuvik, this fi ve-piece group plays a fun style of music that combines an energetic folk sound at times reminiscent of Spirit of the West and Th e Pogues, with throat singing and
lyrics in the Inuktituk language.
“Th e theme of family emerged organically as this year’s lineup began to take shape,” says Hillhouse. “It wasn’t necessarily a conscious eff ort initially but was harmonious with other family related features we had planned for this year.”
In addition to the family themed lineup, this year’s Festival will introduce a new twelve and under free ticket policy for performances in the Memorial Hall.
“Children three and under have always been free but this year we increased the age limit to allow families greater accessibility to the Festival’s evening events,” says Hillhouse. Th e Society has also introduced a new reduced rate for students.
Even this year’s
poster graphics were designed with the theme of family in mind. Displaying fi ve diff erent sunglasses as representative of both family and the Society’s mandate of diversity.
“Th roughout the history of our Festival, families have played a role in keeping this event alive, whether through the inclusion of young volunteers alongside their elders or through the participation of families as audience members,” says Hillhouse. “During the Festival there is a feeling created that approaches that of family amongst the participants, from volunteers to performers and audience members. It’s really quite magical and we want to honour that.”
Complete lineup and tickets for the 37th annual Harrison Festival of the Art are available online at www.harrisonfestival.com, by phone at 604-796-3664 or in person at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison. Early bird pricing available until June 26.
Jens SchwarzMali, Bamako, Bassekou Kouyate, rehearse pre-recordings at his house. Kouyaté is known as the ‘Jimi Hendrix of the Ngoni’, a West African lute.
Harrison Festival of the Arts runs July 11 to 19
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Community EventsSave the date! The 2016 Business Excellence Awards will take place Saturday, February 20th at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa. Watch for more details to come!
Legion Flea Market: June 20 from 8am-2pm at the Agassiz Legion. To rent a table call Gary at 604-796-1055 by June 13.
Agassiz Farm Fresh Market: Thursdays from 3-6pm in the Agassiz-Harrison Museum and Visitor Information Centre parking lot, 7011 Pioneer Ave. Local fruit, produce, baked goods and more!
Black Powder Day at Kilby - Sunday, June 21. Muskets, pistols, bows and arrows and even a cannon! Celebrate Father’s Day with a bang. FMI visit kilby.ca or call 604-796-9576
The Catholic Women’s League presents their Annual Strawberry Tea - Saturday, June 20 from 1:30 - 3pm at the St. Anthony’s Parish, 7237 Morrow Rd. Ra� e, 50/50 draw and door prizes.
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Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Support - Knit & Natter Group: We meet every Thursday at Dogwood Manor on Morrow Rd., Agassiz. Everyone welcome. Call Eunice 604-796-9841Tuesday is Toonie Day Bowling - Agassiz and Harrison seniors are encouraged to come out and join 5 pin bowling every second and last Tuesday of each month starting at 3:15pm at Chillibowl Lanes, Chilliwack. Car pool available. Call Kay FMI at 604-316-3318
Groups & Activities For Kids Agassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal education, nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Kent Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids 0 - 5. FMI call Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161.Preschool Storytime - Fridays at 10:15. It’s Crackle, Ms Terrill and all your little friends together as we listen to stories and have all kinds of fun. Free, drop in, all welcome.Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting Place - Meet friends, old & new! Parents/caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Weds. & Thurs. 9:30 am - 1 pm 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313
Co� ee Break/Story Hour - A weekly Bible Study for ladies & children 0-5. Weds. 9:30 am Agassiz Christian Reformed Church on Morrow Road. FMI call or text 604-997-44841789 The Royal Westminster Regiment Cadet Corps - Westie Army Cadets Training at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 228 - 344 Fort Street Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm. Free for ages 12 - 19. FMI contact Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD at [email protected] or call 604-799-8897
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focus in her life, to move her away from a place of grief.And she knows it helps Wayenberg too.
"Social connections are so key for seniors," shares deBoer. "We live in a society where we put old folks 'overthere'. I still believe in how much seniors contribute tothis world and that we must include them in our dailylives."
Wayenberg says every time de Boer leaves, he askswhen she will be back. And every time, it isn't longbefore she is.
Agassiz resident Marlene Jankovits is another clientin the Better at Home program. She has just signed upto receive some light housekeeping help. Jankovits hasa bad back and both her knees are "gone," leaving herunable to bend. She has hired various housekeepers buthad problems with their service. Finally, she ran out ofoptions. Th at's when a friend told her about Better atHome.
"Now, I will have someone come in once a month towash my fl oors and maybe do a few other things aroundmy house," says Jankovits. "It will help a tremendousamount."
Fiona Delcourt, program co-ordinator for Better atHome services, says it is clients like Wayenberg andJankovits that show how valuable of a program this is inhelping to keep seniors in their homes, where they wantto be. Space is limited so she urges anyone who wants toknow more to contact her.
"We still have space available," says Delcourt. "Ifyou're 65 years and older, you qualify."
Seniors pay fees for some services, based on theirincome. If you are interested in helping out with theBetter at Home program or signing up for services,contact Fiona Delcourt at 604-796-2585 or [email protected]
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SOAP BOX DERBY DAY SET FOR FIRST MONDAY IN JUNE
First Monday in June has been designated as Soap Box Derby Day in Mission City.
Th is advice has been released by James Gunn, chairman of the event., following information received naming June as the King`s birthday and therefore, as in the date of the racing fi nals in this centre.
SOAP BOX DERBYLocal Soap Box Derby
enthusiasts are busy greasing axles, shining
wheels and painting the frame work for their self-accomplished race cars. Ted Gibbon and Bob Charlton are trying their luck at the race again his year. Other hopeful competitors are Billy Bates, Arnold Bennewith, Micheal Caham, Keith Campbell and Garth Dickie all from Agassiz. Arnold McCombs from Harrison Hot Springs is going to try his luck too. Th ere are four boys from the Springs who are interested in the event but unfortunately have not been able to locate wheels
and other important parts for their racers. Th e great event is to take place on Monday, June 5th, 1949, however competing in the Soap box Derby means more than just one day of merriment. Special plans for a gala weekend have been arranged at the Derby Racers Camp situated at Swan`s Point for June 4th and 5th. Th ere will be games, boating, fi shing and outdoor barbecues. Th e racers will be judged during these two days and any necessary changes will be made. Th ere will be special prizes for the best Constructed Car, Best Designed Car and Best Upholstered Car.
SOAP BOX DERBY ENTRANTS IN FOR A GOOD TIME AT THE ANNUAL BIG EVENT
With many of the local lads entering the forthcoming Soap Box Derby at Mission City, they will fi nd the following story of interest because it outlines what the luck winner of the BC Finals at Mission City in June may expect when he makes the trip to Akron, Ohio in August to compete against boys
from all over Canada andthe United States.
Th is on the spot storyof the Akron trip andrace was written by FredBarnes, former Torontonewspaper man andappeared in the DailyProvince, co-sponsor ofthe Mission Derby fi nals.
Some British Columbiaboy this summer willbe a champion amongchampions, acclaimedby a crowd of more than100,000 showered withgift s and feted in everyknown manner.
All this and more willhappen to the winner ofthe BC Soap Box Derby inMission in June for he willgo to Akron, Ohio for theInternational Soap BoxDerby.
And it is quite possiblethat British Columbia’schampion boy driver maybe crowned winner of theInternational event-thegoal of thousands of boysin the United States.
I once covered the greatAkron event for a Torontonewspaper and acted asguide for the Torontochampion. It was thrill-packed for the 14 yearold driver and he broughthonour to Canada byplacing second in theinternational event.
A week before the fi nalsare held, people pour infrom e very state of theUnion and thousandsfrom outside countries.
Soap Box Derby time, June 1950Echoes from the Past
Annual Report At a special Council meeting on
June 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs
will consider for adoption, the 2014 Annual Report.
The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of 495 Hot Springs Road,
Harrison Hot Springs, BC.
Beginning June 11, 2015 copies of the report will be available at the Village Office between the hours of
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and on the Village’s website at
www.harrisonhotsprings.ca
Submissions and questions from the public will be considered by Council at the June 25th Meeting.
Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, June 11, 2015 11
Stringing of the transmission line (conductors) along the new transmission towers for the Interior to Lower Mainland Transmission Project has begun.
Helicopters are required for this work. The contractor has obtained the necessary permits and permissions and is in compliance with Transport Canada requirements.
Conductor ends will need to be joined with the use of an implosive connector that is a metallic sleeve with a small charge in it for each conductor. Using safe and controlled methods, the sleeves are detonated which compresses (welds) the conductor ends together. This split-second process will create several flashes with smoke and very loud bangs.
Traffic control measures will be in place as needed. Work hours will conform to municipal bylaws.
The new 247 kilometre, 500 kilovolt transmission line between Merritt and Coquitlam will expand the capacity of the system that brings power to businesses and homes in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
For more information please visit bchydro.com/ilm or contact BC Hydro at [email protected] or at 604 623 4472, toll-free 1 866 647 3334.
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Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, June 11, 2015 11
Community
Lorene KeitchTHE OBSERVER
Many businesses in Agassiz and Harrison have come and gone in the last 25 years. One that has stood the test of time is Lordco Auto Parts.
In one of the very fi rst editions of the Agassiz-Harrison Observer, it was reported that Lordco was moving to a new location on Pioneer Ave. Th e business had opened its doors in 1984 but quickly outgrew the space. So in 1990, Lordco relocated. In an advertisement announcing the change, a younger Darcy Striker posed with his co-workers behind the counter at the new shop.
Striker was a new employee at the time, having started in October, 1989. Now, 25 years later he is the manager. Striker took
some time out of his busy schedule to talk shop about the last quarter century.
He says the biggest change for Lordco as a business has been to adapt to the advancements in vehicles.
“Vehicles have changed dramatically,” he says.
Plugs, caps and rotors were common products sold for the carbureted, not fuel-injected vehicles of 25 years ago.
“You’ve got to get more creative; you can’t just sell car parts anymore,” he explains of changing business
strategies.Striker recalls the
top-selling product in 1990 was probably a cap and rotor, and rattles off a couple parts numbers for the longstanding popular products. Now, it’s oil and air fi lters since that is one of the few things an average car owner can still fi x on the higher-tech cars than those driven 25 years ago.
Lordco’s business comes primarily from automotive and industrial demands and, given the area, logging and agricultural needs as well.
Lordco has outlasted many other businesses, and is one of the few shops still on Pioneer Ave. in that very spot they moved to 25 years ago. So, what is their secret to success? One word: “Service.”
Th ey work hard as a company to help each person who walks
through the door, hopefully fi nding the part they need or working to get it for them.
To his valued customers, Striker says, “Th ank you for supporting us all these years.”
Secret to success for Lordco Auto Parts
Manager Darcy Striker (left) with staff members Sydney Anderson, Tanya Downie, KeithCallander and Crystal Miller. Missing Josh Reelie.
In one of the very first editions of the Agassiz-Harrison Observer, it was reported that Lordco was moving to a new location on Pioneer Ave.
AHCS seeks volunteer board membersAgassiz-Harrison Community
Services (AHCS) seeks dynamic individuals for positions on the Board of Directors.
AHCS has been providing programs and services to the community for nearly 40 years. It is a multi-service agency with a professional staff of 14 individuals and approximately 60 dedicated volunteers who together provide more than 20 supportive programs to residents living in the District of Kent and Harrison Hot Springs. Some of these programs include: Food Bank, Family Parenting Place, Family Support, Better at Home, Literacy, Substance Use Counselling, Youth Services and Th rift Store.
Th e Board of Directors consists of 8 individuals and meets approximately 10 times per year. Board members
are also asked to sit on Board and ad hoc committees. Th ese might include: governance, fi nance and human resources.
Th is volunteer position requires Board members to determine the strategic goals of the organization, establish guiding principles/policies and delegate responsibility and authority to the Executive Director for enacting those principles/policies and the day-to-day operations.
Community members interested in volunteering as an AHCS Board member should express their interest in writing to the Chair of the Board, Agassiz-Harrison Community Services via email: [email protected] or mail: PO Box 564, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0.
12 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, June 11, 2015
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Eg: $12,042CASH CREDIT ON SILVERADO CREW CAB
HIGH COUNTRY 3LZ$60,210 MSRP
2015 SONIC
Eg: $3,899CASH CREDIT ON SONIC LT 5 DOOR$19,494 MSRP
2015 CRUZE
Eg: $4,298CASH CREDIT ON CRUZE LT AIR & AUTO$21,490 MSRP
2015 MALIBU
Eg: $5,721CASH CREDIT ON MALIBU LT + PCN$28,605 MSRP
2015 TRAX
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2015 EQUINOX
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$31,870 MSRP
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20%
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on other vehicles
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All credits include Owner/Conquest Cash.
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fer w
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in o
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who
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dow
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re fr
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set
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you
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or c
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and
det
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ased
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role
t veh
icle
(exc
ludi
ng S
park
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ACDe
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lter c
hang
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acc
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with
the
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ife M
onito
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tem
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anua
l, for
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ears
or 4
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0 km
, whi
chev
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rst,
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a li
mit
of fo
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be-o
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ervi
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in to
tal, p
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at p
artic
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luid
top-
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ire ro
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lignm
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anci
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ash
and
may
not
be
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erta
in o
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cent
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GM
veh
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Can
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rves
the
righ
t to
amen
d or
term
inat
e th
is o
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, in
who
le o
r in
part
, at a
ny ti
me
with
out p
rior
not
ice.
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ition
al c
ondi
tions
and
lim
itatio
ns a
pply
. See
dea
ler f
or d
etai
ls. ̂
^ W
hich
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rst
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or d
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Meet the ProsJune 2015
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Health
With the hot weather upon us, Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for hot weather for the Fraser Valley, Whistler, Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound, and the Sunshine Coast. Th e prolonged period of hot weather started late last week and continued into early this week, with Saturday and Sunday being the hottest. Th is is the fi rst stretch of hot weather this season. As a result, the Lower Mainland Medical Health Offi cers for Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health are issuing this joint news release about hot weather precautions. Prepare for the heat
While warm weather is pleasant, hot temperatures can be dangerous. Everyone is at risk of heat related illness, but in particular, children, seniors and people with chronic health conditions are more vulnerable. Th ere are a variety of mild to severe symptoms linked with heat-related illness, including thirst, dizziness, confusion, weakness/fainting/collapsing and even death. Medical Health Offi cers are reminding residents to take precautions to protect themselves from the heat, including:
1. Stay hydrated• Drink cool beverages (preferably
water) irrespective of your activity intake. Don’t wait until you are thirsty.
• If your doctor generally limits the amount of fl uid you drink or has you on water pills, ask about increasing the amount of water you can drink while the weather is hot.
2. Keep cool• Spend the hottest hours of the day
(between 11am and 2pm) out of the sun and heat in a cool location like an air-conditioned facility (such as a shopping centre, library, community centre or restaurant) or in a basement.
• Use public splash pools, water parks or pools or take a cool bath or shower.
• At high temperatures, fans alone are not eff ective. Applying cool water mist or wet towels to your body prior
to sitting in front of a fan is a quick way to cool off .
• Dress for the weather by wearing loose, light-weight clothing. Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
• Keep your home cool. Open windows, close shades, use an air conditioner and prepare meals that do not require an oven.
• Avoid sunburn, stay in the shade or use sunscreen with SPF 30 or more.
• Avoid tiring work or exercise in the heat. If you must exercise, drink two to four glasses of non-alcoholic fl uids each hour. Limit outdoor activity during the day to early morning and evening.
• NEVER leave children or pets alone in a parked car. During warm weather, temperatures can rise very quickly to dangerous levels within an enclosed vehicle. Leaving the car windows slightly open or “cracked” will not keep the inside of the vehicle at a safe temperature.
3. Check in on others• People living alone are at high risk
of severe heat related illness. Check regularly on older people, those who are unable to leave their homes and anyone who may not be spending at least several hours every day in air conditioned places for signs of heat-related illness.
• Ask whether people know how to prevent heat-related illness and are doing the same.
• If they are unwell, move them to a cool shady spot, help them get hydrated and call for medical assistance if required.
4. Get informed. • Monitor local news and weather
channels. • For more information on heat-
related illness, call HealthLink BC at 811.
• Contact your local government to fi nd out what services (such as air conditioned buildings and public splash parks) are available in your area.
Hot weather calls for caution
Justin KeitchA father and son enjoy an afternoon at Hicks Lake last Saturday. Hicks and other local beaches and waterways were filled with sun lovers on the hot weekend, with temperatures reaching 28.5º Saturday and 29.6º Sunday.
14 Agassiz Harrison Observer, Thursday, June 11, 2015
Rosemary Thora Stewart passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Rosemary was born in Durban, South Africa, on June 29, 1939 to the late Eugene and Edith Nicolas. Rosemary’s legacy spans three continents. At 18 she bravely travelled to New Zealand to begin her adult life. It was there she met and married her late husband Richard Stewart.
Allan Stewart, was born in New Zealand. Always
courageous and looking for adventure, Rosemary and her young family moved to Canada in 1967. In Canada Rosemary built her life and was blessed with two more children: Sharon Le Sage and David Stewart. Rosemary is also survived by her loving sister Gwen, dedicated niece Sharon, and nephew Matthew Grassman.
Rosemary’s joy in life, to which she provided unwavering love and dedication, was brought to her by her three grandchildren: Emily Telford, Kathleen Le Sage, and Jacob Telford.
Bentley Jacob Allan Le Sage.
to them demonstrates the courage and strength she possessed.
Her spirit will be carried in our hearts.
For information regarding a celebration of life please email [email protected]
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WHAT’S HAPPENING? An application has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch from the Fraser River Lodge at 7984 McDonald Road, Agassiz, BC, to change its liquor licence from a food primary licence to a liquor primary licence.
The proposed change would permit Lodge guests to enjoy an alcoholic beverage without food in all of its currently licenced areas plus a small additional portion of the side deck between the Lodge’s wedding/events hall, main entrance, and rear deck. The new licence would allow freer movement of guests when having a beverage. Food service would continue to be offered when requested by clients, and minors accompanied by a parent or guardian would continue to be allowed to be present until 10 p.m. at family events, such as weddings, where full food service is provided. Since a liquor primary licence permits live entertainment, a restrictive covenant on this property would be required to ensure that no entertainment or music occurs on the outdoor decks after 10 p.m.
The new licence would not change the fact that the Fraser River Lodge is not permitted to operate a restaurant or pub open to the public. It would remain restricted to the following uses permitted by the Agricultural Land Commission and the District of Kent: a fi shing lodge with a maximum of 8 guest rooms; and private functions such as weddings, banquets, business conventions and events, corporate retreats, and special fundraisers.
The District of Kent Council will be considering this application and all comments received by the public at their June 22, 2015 Council meeting.
HOW CAN I PROVIDE MY COMMENT(S)?If you would like to comment on this proposal, please do so by writing to:
Darcey Kohuch,Director of Development ServicesDistrict of Kent 7170 Cheam AvenuePO Box 70, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0
To ensure the consideration of your views, your letter must include your name(s) and address and be received on or before 12 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2015. Your written comment(s) will be submitted to Council at their June 22, 2015 meeting and will form part of the public record regarding the application.
You may also attend a public information meeting about this proposal, to be held on June 22, 2015 at 6 p.m. at District of Kent Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC.
PUBLIC NOTICEApplication for a Liquor Primary Licence
NEED MORE INFO?For further information, please contact Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services at (604) 796-2235.
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509 AUCTIONS
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818 CARS - DOMESTIC
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WHAT’S HAPPENING? An application has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch from the Fraser River Lodge at 7984 McDonald Road, Agassiz, BC, to change its liquor licence from a food primary licence to a liquor primary licence.
The proposed change would permit Lodge guests to enjoy an alcoholic beverage without food in all of its currently licenced areas plus a small additional portion of the side deck between the Lodge’s wedding/events hall main entrance, and rear deck. The new licence would allow freer movement of guests when having a beverage. Food service would continue to be offered when requested by clients, and minors accompanied by a parent or guardian would continue to be allowed to be present until 10 p.m. at family events, such as weddings, where full food service is provided. Since a liquor primary licence permits live entertainment, a restrictive covenant on this property would be required to ensure that no entertainment or music occurs on the outdoor decks after 10 p.m.
The new licence would not change the fact that the Fraser River Lodge is not permitted to operate a restaurant or pub open to the public. It would remain restricted to the following uses permitted by the Agricultural Land Commission and the District of Kent: a � shing lodge with a maximum of 8 guest rooms; and private functions such as weddings, banquets, business conventions and events, corporate retreats, and special fundraisers.
The District of Kent Council will be considering this application and all comments received by the public at their June 22, 2015 Council meeting.
HOW CAN I PROVIDE MY COMMENT(S)?If you would like to comment on this proposal, please do so by writing to:
Darcey Kohuch,Director of Development ServicesDistrict of Kent 7170 Cheam AvenuePO Box 70, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0
To ensure the consideration of your views, your letter must include your name(s) and address and be received on or before 12 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2015. Your written comment(s) will be submitted to Council at their June 22, 2015 meeting and will form part of the public record regarding the application.
You may also attend a public information meeting about this proposal, to be held on June 22, 2015 at 6 p.m. at District of Kent Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC.
PUBLIC NOTICEApplication for a Liquor Primary Licence
NEED MORE INFO?For further information, please contact Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services at (604) 796-2235.
SUBJECT PROPERTY (7984 MCDONALD ROAD)
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†$5,000 HONDA CASH PURCHASE INCENTIVE IS AVAILABLE ON EVERY 2015 PILOT MODEL. HONDA CASH PURCHASE INCENTIVE WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE NEGOTIATED PRICE AFTER TAXES AND CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH SPECIAL LEASE OR FINANCE OFFERS. *LIMITED TIME WEEKLY LEASE OFFERAND ALL OTHER OFFERS ARE FROM HONDA CANADA FINANCE INC., ON APPROVED CREDIT. #THE WEEKLY LEASE OFFER APPLIES TO A NEW 2015 CR-V LX 2WD MODEL RM3H3FES/ODYSSEY LX MODEL RL5H2FE (“SPECIFIED MODELS”) FOR A 60-MONTH PERIOD, FOR A TOTAL OF 260 PAYMENTSOF $69.88/$85.58 LEASED AT 1.99%/1.99% APR BASED ON APPLYING $400/$0 “LEASE DOLLARS” (WHICH ARE DEDUCTED FROM THE NEGOTIATED SELLING PRICE BEFORE TAXES). ‡IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE $0 DOWN PAYMENT, DEALER WILL COVER THE COST OF TIRE/BATTERY TAX, AIR CONDITIONING TAX(WHERE APPLICABLE), ENVIRONMENTAL FEES AND LEVIES ON THE 2015 CR-V LX 2WD AND ODYSSEY LX ONLY ON CUSTOMER’S BEHALF. DOWN PAYMENT OF $0.00, FIRST WEEKLY PAYMENT AND $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT DUE AT LEASE INCEPTION. TOTAL LEASE OBLIGATION IS $18,168.80/$22,250.80.TAXES, LICENSE, INSURANCE AND REGISTRATION ARE EXTRA. 120,000 KILOMETRE ALLOWANCE; CHARGE OF $0.12/KM FOR EXCESS KILOMETRES. **MSRP IS $27,685/$32,045/$37,095 FOR THE 2015 PILOT LX 2WD MODEL YF3H2FE INCLUDING FREIGHT AND PDI OF $1,695 BASED ON NEW2015 SPECIFIED MODELS DESCRIBED ABOVE. LICENSE, INSURANCE, REGISTRATION AND TAXES ARE EXTRA AND MAY BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. */#/**PRICES AND/OR PAYMENTS SHOWN DO NOT INCLUDE A PPSA LIEN REGISTRATION FEE OF $30.31 AND LIEN REGISTERING AGENT’S FEEOF $5.25, WHICH ARE BOTH DUE AT TIME OF DELIVERY AND COVERED BY THE DEALER ON BEHALF OF THE CUSTOMER ON SPECIFIED MODELS ONLY. OFFERS VALID FROM JUNE 2ND THROUGH 30TH, 2015 AT PARTICIPATING HONDA RETAILERS. DEALER MAY SELL/LEASE FOR LESS. DEALER TRADE MAY BENECESSARY ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. OFFERS VALID ONLY FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA RESIDENTS AT BC HONDA DEALERS LOCATIONS. OFFERS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE. TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY. VISIT WWW.BCHONDA.COM OR SEE YOUR HONDA RETAILER FOR FULL DETAILS.