Agassiz Observer, October 16, 2014

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AN END TO PILGRIMAGEHarrison Hot Springs hiking group says fare-well to famous trail

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Sign agreement leads to lack of signsJessica PetersAGASSIZ OBSERVER

During any election season, ex-cessive lawn signs can become an eyesore in many communities.

But that hasn't been the case in Agassiz for many years.

For the past several elections, the District of Kent has mostly re-mained a sign-free zone.

Coun. Lorne Fisher said the de-cision to not post election signs came out of a "gentlemen's and la-dies' agreement" many years ago. That was in 1990, confirmed Sylvia Pranger, a year she was running for council.

Instead of buying costly signs to put up around town, they decided to each donate $500

back to the community through a chosen charity.

Pranger, who is running for re-election after a two-term break, said she will continue to follow the agreement. But she added that everyone is free to do what they choose.

"Everybody is able to have a voice," she said. "I will make my own personal contribution to the food bank or whatever char-ity has been chosen. If someone is new, they may choose to do signs, but they may also choose

to contribute to charity as well. It's not a pre-scribed thing, we can choose to participate or not."

She added that the money donated to the charity is not from campaign donations, but out of her own pocket.

In addition to this habit of not advertising on lawns and other green space, the District of Kent has an election sign bylaw that states no signs can go up until 30 days before election day.

That means, by law, signs could start going up today. And they probably will.

Coun. Duane Post put up his signs last elec-tion, not knowing of the previous agreement. He told the Observer the agreement not to put up signs gives too much of an advantage to the better known candidates, and puts the new-comers at a disadvantage.

"How are you supposed to get your name known?" he asked.

No-sign agreement dates back to 1990 in Agassiz

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Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

There are a few long-standing names missing from the lists of candidates running a campaign locally.

Holger Schwichtenberg will not be running for re-election as a councillor in the District of Kent.

He had served as a councillor for three consecutive terms, for a total of nine years. A lot has changed over that time, and much has been accomplished, he said.

"I think that after nine years, for things to work properly you have to have new people step

up to the plate," he said. When Schwichtenberg began

his work as a councillor, his children were younger and his family farm was not as large as it is today.

The time has come for him to focus on both of those more, he stated, as well as continuing to work with the BC Dairy Association.

"It does take its toll," he said. "I'm going to miss the people that I work with, a lot of the staff and fellow councillors. I wish the new council well."

He noted that the District has accomplished "a lot of good work" over the past few years, from updating the Official Community Plan and the DCCs, to creating long lasting projects such as the Community Recreation and Culture Centre and the trail system that loops around much of Agassiz, including the Schwichtenberg farm.

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SCHOOL BOARD 78 (FRASER CASCADE)Agassiz-Harrison electoral area Number of seats: 3 Fiona Delcourt Cindy FergusonRon Johnstone * Leah OchoaRose Tustian * Marilyn Warren

Canyon electoral areaNumber of seats: 1 Tom Hendrickson (acclaimed)

Hope electoral areaNumber of seats: 3Marv Cope * Kerri Duplessis Pat Furness * Robert GenailleJohn KoopmanLinda McMullen * Heather Stewin

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The Observer informally polled its Facebook audience to see how they feel about the lack of signs, especially when compared to cities where prolific signage is evident at every intersection.

“Looks better,” wrote Michael Shaw. “No waste of materials clut-tering the streets.” Others noted that signs don’t play a big role in choosing council members.

“Signs don’t make a difference to my vote, so that’s just fine with me,” answered Rebecca Wood.

Even school board trustee candidate Leah Ochoa weighed in on the discussion.

“I like the idea of not creating extra waste,” she said. “I think that they were ahead of their time when they decided not to do signs. We live in a digital era that we can utilize so why not utilize it?”

But one commenter wasn’t getting too excited about the lack of election signs.

“It’s coming,” said Keith Myles. “Soon as one is put up it will all start.”

He may be right. After council on

Tuesday night, Fisher and Post poked a bit of fun at each other, won-dering which of the two would be the first to dig out their old signs.

Both agreed that signs around town could help spark interest in the election, and by exten-sion boost voter turn-out.

In 2011, the pro-vincial voter turnout was 29.55%. In Agassiz, voter turnout was 27.8%, with 932 voters cast-ing ballots out of a potential 3,346. In Harrison Hot Springs, turnout was 60.5% with 691 voters turning up at polls out of a potential 1,141.

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District staff have found a fi tting way to spend the funds earned from allowing the fi lming of Wayward Pines in Agassiz – a mobile stage.

On Tuesday night, a shorthanded council voted in favour of purchasing the stage, for a price of $159,030. Coun. Lorne Fisher and Mayor John Van Laerhoven voted for the purchase, and Coun. Duane Post voted against it. Councillors Darcy Striker and Holger Schwichtenberg were both ab-sent from the meeting.

“Th is will be a legacy project,” said Kerry Hilts, director of recreation and community services, and could be used at numerous community events in many diff erent locations.

A small number of staff members within public works and the recreation department will be trained in moving, setting up, operating and breaking down the stage. Th e stage can be set up in 30 minutes and is self contained. It is 24’ by 20’ and can be expanded up to 40’ by 24’. It will include sound, lights, stairs, skirts, windfalls and a generator. Th e cost included training and support.

Staff researched mobile stage companies, and spoke with staff at other small B.C. communities which have bought them in the past, including Fer-nie and Mackenzie. Both of those municipalities are happy with their purchase, Hilts said.

“I think it’s a little bit too much money,” said Post. “It’s a great piece of equipment to have but $160,000 is a bit much.”

He asked council to consider a smaller model, for about $110,000. Th e stage is being bought from a company in Quebec called Stageline. Hilts noted that in their research they found there aren’t many companies off ering the same equipment in Canada, and had to look out of province.

Th e money to purchase the equipment will come directly from money earned through the fi lming of Wayward Pines on Pioneer Ave. Th e District re-ceived $309,500 and earmarked about $200,000 for the improvement of parks and the downtown area.

In addition to having the stage for their own use, the District will be able to rent out the stage. Simi-lar stages rent for about $4,000 a day, Hilts noted, providing an off shoot revenue for the municipality.

Upgrades neededIn the same meeting on Monday night, council

read a letter from the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society. Th e museum, which is located downtown on Pioneer Ave., was built in 1893 and is one of the last wooden structure train stations left in Canada. Th e volunteer organization is requesting some as-sistance with the upkeep of the building. Council agreed unanimously to consider spending some of the remaining WWP funds on helping with the up-grades.

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Th is year, the Tla’amin Nation in the Powell River area and the Yale First Nation in the Fraser Canyon had their treaties proclaimed by Ottawa.

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All of these treaties were negotiated despite multiple overlapping territorial claims around them, and similar progress has been made with the Tsimshian First Nations on the North Coast and elsewhere.

Th e need for aboriginal people to work out their overlapping claim issues between themselves was the focus of the commission’s 22nd annual report.

In it, former chief commissioners Miles Richardson of the Haida Nation and Steven Point of the Sto:lo Nation added their infl uential voices, urging aboriginal

communities to consider them shared territories, rather than clinging to ancient tribal rivalries.

Another hopeful sign is that aft er seven years of commissions and studies, the federal government has fi nally given its negotiators a mandate to negotiate fi sheries. Th is is the main reason why the Tla’amin waited fi ve long years for Ottawa’s blessing aft er their treaty had been hammered out.

Th is year’s landmark decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, recognizing Tsilhqot’in Nation title in the remote Nemiah Valley, has also got the attention of Victoria and Ottawa.

Pierre noted the “fl urry of activity” by Premier Christy Clark in seeking reconciliation, which will culminate this month with a formal apology for the hanging of Tsilhqot’in chiefs 150 years ago.

Pierre said this court ruling “should destroy any lingering thoughts that this issue is not of the

utmost importance, and provide the necessary investment, both fi nancial and time commitment, to reach satisfactory conclusions.”

Th at’s the good news for B.C.’s thorniest historical problem, the lack of treaties across most of the province.

It’s also becoming clearer that the Tsilhqot’in ruling is unique. It’s unlikely to be repeated by most other First Nations, even if they are willing and able to spend the years and millions to enrich lawyers in pursuit of it.

Here’s the bad news. As of this year, the B.C. Treaty Commission has paid out $627 million to First Nations to support treaty negotiations.

Most of that is in the form of loans, which are to be repaid out of the cash settlements that Ottawa contributes to settle modern treaties.

Pierre acknowledges that some communities are close to

completing treaties, but their debt has climbed to near what Ottawa is off ering. Th is would leave them free but broke.

Others are just “spinning their wheels” with no real hope of achieving a treaty, Pierre said. Th e commission is calling for an “exit strategy” for these communities, starting with loan forgiveness that would allow them to pursue economic activity.

Th ere are First Nations, Westbank and Osoyoos prominent among them, which are thriving without treaties. Haida and Klahoose have developed successful forest products businesses as they move toward self-government.

Federal and provincial governments must recognize the successes, and the failures.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Time for truth in B.C. treaty talks

Don’t over-promise Here’s a simple request for candidates seeking election in the upcoming

school board and municipal election: Only promise what you can deliver.Th at might seem an obvious request. But all too oft en, candidates vow to

achieve things they clearly cannot. Th ey either fail to provide the true cost of their promise, or they promise something outside the legal mandate of the offi ce they seek.

Call it enthusiasm. Call it lack of experience. Either way it doesn’t serve the voter.

For example, there are some fairly severe limits on what a municipality can and cannot do.

It must work within the provincial legislation that governs its existence. A promise to silence every train whistle within the city boundaries might sound attractive, but trains are a federal responsibility. municipal councils can’t make them do anything.

Likewise, a promise by a school board candidate to hire more teachers won’t happen without an explanation of where the money to pay for those new employees will come from. And school districts cannot, by provincial law, run a defi cit.

Which brings up the second point: Money. Rarely does a promise come without a cost, and candidates have an obligation to identify what that cost will be.

A promise to double the number of parks in a municipality, for example, might draw support. But what will maintenance cost, and what impact will the removal of that land from the tax base have on a municipality’s fi nances?

A promise to cut taxes, or freeze them, must also include details on where the cuts in services will come or alternate revenue found.

None of this is to suggest candidates can’t have ideas or voice creative and imaginative solutions But they have an obligation to voters to ensure that what they promise is practical – or more particularly, possible.

And we as voters have the responsibility to do the research and ask the tough questions to ensure these loft y ideas have some grounding in reality.

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Re: Oil protest a slippery slope for cities (B.C. Views, Oct. 9).

Tom Fletcher took a snide swipe at local politicians and municipal councils that declared their jurisdictions to be nuclear weapons-free zones.

"Did they really think we're that stupid?" he asks.

Fletcher should know better than to denigrate the power of grassroots democracy and nowhere is it more powerful than at the local level. Th is was unquestionably demonstrated in New Zealand where, in the early 1980s, a conservative prime

minister named Rob Muldoon ignored the overwhelming public opinion that New Zealand should not host nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed foreign warships.

Ignoring the ever-louder public protest, Muldoon continued to invite U.S. warships to visit New Zealand harbours and used his majority National government to run rough-shod over the will of the people.

Kiwis turned to their local governments to give eff ect to their anti-nuclear principles.

Municipality aft er municipality voted to become nuclear free and they posted signs on their municipal boundaries.

Labour Party leader David Lange was no fool. He read the writing on the signs and promised that if his party became the government, he would ban all nuclear-equipped warships from New Zealand waters. In 1984 Labour swept into power in a landslide and followed through on Lange's promise. New Zealand is a small peaceful country in the South Pacifi c but Kiwis stood

up against the superpower bully tactics of Ronald Reagan and the U.S. military.

New Zealand took a beating economically but stood by its principle of opposing Cold War super-power nuclear alliances. To this day New Zealand proudly remains nuclear-free and an example to the world. Th e strategy may have been less successful in B.C. but there is nothing stupid about the eff ort nor the intent of the passionate British Columbians who tried.

Chris Conway

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'Let's all give our local politicans pats on the back'Once again, like clockwork,

Tom Fletcher takes exception to the Union of BC Municipalities(UBCM).

Th is year, his exception leans towards all the local opposition to pipelines and oil production.

It is true that these issues are outside the mandate of municipal jurisdiction and

under the Federal control of the National Energy Board (NEB) and the Conservative Harper government.

Tom Fletcher, a well-known supporter of these projects, believes that B.C. MLA Andrew Weaver, alone can provide all the opposition needed to combat the NEB, even though it's outside his

jurisdiction as well.Th ough Weaver is doing

a miraculous job alongside Federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May, the two of them alone are kept buried by the propaganda, and the literally, hundreds of millions of dollars of large multi-national oil companies, and paid journalists, like Tom

Fletcher.How dare local politicians

stand for clean air, water, and people's health.

How dare local politicians stand against the 61 million tons of greenhouse gas produced from the oil sands.

How dare local politicians stand against the 185 billion liters of clean water used in

Bitumen production. Let's give all our local

politicians a big pat on the back for standing outside their realm, and doing the job that our federal politicians are supposed to, but fail to, because their own personal agendas are better represented by the economy, rather than the

health of our nation, our children's future, and our environment.

Maybe Tom Fletcher should stick to his jurisdiction, as a journalist, instead of a paid fi ction writer, and leave that to Th omas C. Clarke.

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ADVANCE POLL NOVEMBER 5THGENERAL POLL NOVEMBER 15TH

The Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an

All Candidates Debate Harrison Hot Springs: Tuesday, October 28

at the Memorial Hall from 7 - 9 pm.

Agassiz: Tuesday, November 4 at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall from 7 - 9 pm.

Questions may be submitted by email to: [email protected]

or mailed to: PO Box 429 Harrison Hot Springs BC V0M 1K0

from now until Friday, October 24th at 4 pm.

Not all questions submitted will necessarily be used. No questions will be accepted after

the submission deadline or taken at the debate itself.


B.C. hospitals ‘not ready’ for Ebola, nurses warn

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B.C.'s nurses are "legitimately scared" about Ebola but haven't been adequate-ly trained to safely treat patients and avoid risking themselves or spreading the deadly virus to the broader popula-tion, according to their union president.

B.C. Nurses Union president Gayle Duteil detailed her concerns Tuesday in a letter to regional health authorities aft er three suspected Ebola cases turned up in Lower Mainland hospitals but were ultimately ruled out.

Duteil said Fraser Health and other health regions are "not ready" to re-spond to the arrival of an Ebola case.

A union survey found nurses in units designated to isolate and treat Ebola patients haven't yet been suffi ciently trained in using protective gear to avoid in-fection.

Duteil is calling for im-mediate action to plug gaps in Ebola response planning, along with detailed simula-tions for front line staff .

"Th is cannot wait until there is another suspected case in an ER within the province," she said. "If the health system wants our members to put themselves at risk of exposure to a deadly disease we expect that every reasonable precau-tion be put in place on a priority basis."

Provincial Health Offi cer Dr. Perry Kendall acknowledged more must be done and said he will co-chair a com-mittee to review protocols and coordi-nate eff orts by the health authorities.

"Our fi rst priority will be on estab-lishing the processes to familiarize or refamiliarize health care workers with personal protective equipment so if they have to use it they can use it safely and confi dently," Kendall told reporters.

He said health authorities may dis-agree with the BCNU assessment that they are unprepared.

But Kendall said the handling of each of the three recent suspect cases – two of which were hospitalized in Surrey and Vancouver before being ruled out – turned up some issues in need of im-provement. He described those cases as low to medium risk.

North American anxiety about the disease outbreak that has killed thou-sands in West Africa soared aft er a pa-

tient arrived in Texas with the virus andlater died.

A nurse there subsequently testedpositive for the virus although it's un-clear how she was exposed.

"Given the concern over the break-down of infection control we heardfrom Texas it is really appropriate forus to double up on that and make surepeople who are going to be on the frontlines are confi dent and competent andcomfortable putting the equipment onand particularly in taking it off ," Kend-all said.

Th e risk from Ebola to the generalpublic in B.C. is "vanishingly small, ifnot zero," he added.

Kendall praised the past bravery ofhealth care workers in dealing with

outbreaks such as SARS andpointed to HIV as a prec-edent where fear of exposureat times threatened to hindertreatment.

Unlike airborne viruses,Ebola can only be caughtthrough direct contact withbodily fl uids of a patient whohas symptoms.

Fraser Health's head of infec-tion control previously predict-

ed the region would successfully isolateand contain any Ebola patient arrivingin the region at its designated hospital– Surrey Memorial.

Vancouver Coastal Health Authorityhasn't identifi ed a primary hospital totake suspect cases, instead expecting allsites to be ready.

Although suspect patients in B.C. todate have turned out not to have Ebola,public health offi cials expect healthworkers here will be confronted withthe real thing.

More suspect cases are also likelysince about 40 people a month arrivehere from West Africa and some arelikely to display fl u-like symptoms –two factors that trigger isolation pend-ing further assessment.

Th e BCNU letter warns the unionhas advised members to only care forsuspected Ebola patients if they've beenprovided proper equipment and train-ing.

It also urges improved procedures oncleaning and handling garbage, proto-cols on handling the deceased and askswhat contingency plans will be in placewhen ERs are already full.

News

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DR. KENDALL

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor and four (4) Councillors, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected

Surname Usual Names Residential Address or JurisdictionFACIO Leo 522 Driftwood Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BCKISS Zoltan 531 Echo Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BCALLEN John 398 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC

COUNCILLOR – Four (4) to be elected

Surname Usual Names Residential Address or JurisdictionBUCKLEY John 515 Cottonwood Place, Harrison Hot Springs, BCJACKSON Allan 532 Cottonwood Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BCHANSEN John S. 411 Miami River Drive, Harrison Hot Springs, BCWOOD Ed 438 Eagle Street, Harrison Hot Springs, BCHOOPER Ray 404 Miami River Drive, Harrison Hot Springs, BCPIPER Samantha 563 Echo Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BCREYERSE Sonja 312 Lillooet Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BCGHEZESAN Leslie 811 Ramona Place, Harrison Hot Springs, BCMITCHELL Terry 433 Miami River Drive, Harrison Hot Springs, BC

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualifi ed electors of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs on:

Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following location:

Harrison Hot Springs Elementary School, 501 Hot Springs Road,Harrison Hot Springs, BC

ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualifi ed electors as follows:Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

at the Village of Harrison Hot Springs Council Chambers, 495 Hot Springs Road,Harrison Hot Springs, BC

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifi cations:• 18 years of age or older on general voting day• Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs for at

least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and • not disqualifi ed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an

election or otherwise disqualifi ed by law.

To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identifi cation is not necessary. The identifi cation must prove both residency and identity.

To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Qualifi ed electors may vote by mail if they:• have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting

opportunity, OR• expect to be absent from the Village of Harrison Hot Springs on general voting day and at

the times of all advance voting opportunity.

REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:Before 4:00 pm on November 13, 2014, you must submit the following information to the Village Offi ce in person or by mail to PO Box 160, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs BC, Telephone: 604-796-2171, Fax: 604-796-2192 or email [email protected] :

1. Full name,2. Residential address, 3. Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property

electors), 4. Method of delivery of your mail ballot package:

(a) pick up at Village offi ce, OR (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR(c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when

requesting the ballot package,5. If you are not on the list of electors, to ensure you receive the correct registration

application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector.

The Village of Harrison Hot Springs will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about October 27, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Offi cer no later than 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014. It is the obligation of the person applying to vote by mail ballot to ensure that the mail ballot is received by the Chief Election Offi cer within this time limit.

Debra Key, Chief Election Offi cer

Village ofHarrison Hot Springs

Last year’s event drew around 800 attendeesBeer fest returns to HarrisonIf you love beer, then next

weekend is the perfect time to wet your whistle.

Tourism Harrison is bring-ing back the successful Harrison Beer Festival, hosting 23 diff erent breweries at the two-day event.

Th e festival features three events. Th ere is the Cask Night on Friday, Oct. 24 and the Harrison Beer Festival and the Oktoberfest Dance on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Last year, 1,200 litres of beer was poured to about 800 attend-ees.

Th is year, 23 breweries will be bringing along 70 diff erent types of beer for guests to choose from. Some of those brewers will be traveling long distances to cel-ebrate in Harrison Hot Springs, including Mill St. Brewery in On-tario.

Th is is a licensed event open to those 19 years of age and over. Visit www.tourismharrison.com for ticket information.

Entertainment

A brewery rep hands over a glass of beer to a visitor to the Harrison Beer Festival last October. The event is taking place for the third year running, next weekend in Harrison Hot Springs.

OBSERVER FILE PHOTO

In over 20 years of touring and gigs, Brickhouse has established itself as Vancouver’s tightest and funkiest representatives of rhythm & blues.

A party on stage, Brickhouse has been dubbed as "Vancouver’s busiest band" (Storman Norman, Rock 101 Sunday Blues), and for good reason. With their devotion to bringing across the genuine emotion behind classic and original blues funk music, Brickhouse has won respect among musicians as a band that makes a difference.

Brickhouse is a six-piece band with not only great playing and singing 'chops' but also lots of personality, as exemplified

by the charismatic founding member and infamous front man, vocalist, and harmonica player Rob Bracken, who can often be found mingling and joking with the crowd on and off stage.

The fun nature of the band does not negate the fact that they include some of Vancouver’s highest caliber and hardest working musicians, qualities that helped to earn them the spot as house band at the legendary Yale Hotel blues bar for over 10 years.

With a list of original material that rivals the number of keys on a full size piano, Brickhouse delivers a message that attracts the young, and the young at heart. With more

than 200 shows a year, it’s no wonder fans choose the set list before the band does.

Tickets are $22 and available through www.harrisonfestival.com, at the Ranger Station Art Gallery, or by calling 604-796-3664.

Brickhouse will play Memorial Hall on Nov. 1. Submitted photo

Brickhouse brings fun to stage

Plan to visit Kilby Historic Site this Halloween season.

Th e site is planning another Kids Halloween Party, on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

Th e party includes craft s, games and ghoulish activities for kids of all ages.

Regular admission applies. For more information about Kilby, visit

www.kilby.ca.

Th e annual Harrison Mills Country Quilt Show runs throughout the week-end at Harrison Mills Com-munity Hall.

Th e quilt show features works made by quilters from around the Fraser Valley and right in Harrison Mills. Th e event features a raffl e

draw, a lunch concession, and a chance to meet with the quilters themselves.

Admission is by donation, and the show runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 18 and 19.

For more information, contact Mary at 604-796-9261.

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CELEBRATE CRAFT BEER MONTH in Harrison Hot Springs

October 26th & 27th

FRI. OCT. 26TH - Cask Night with its British pub theme,

will have three local breweries offering 3 unique brews. SAT. OCT. 27TH - armed

with your Harrison Beer Festival tasting mug, compare 15 of BC’s fi nest breweries.

End the day with great music, great beer & a great time at the Oktoberfest Dance.

On the waterfront at the St. Alice Hall.

For prices, tickets & event details: www.harrisonbeerfest.com

CELEBRATE CRAFTBEER MONTH

in Harrison Hot SpringsOctober 24th & 25th

FRI. OCT. 24th - Cask Nightwith its British pub theme, will

host 6 breweries, plus live music!

SAT. OCT. 25th - armed with your Harrison Beer Festival tasting glass, compare 22 of

BC’s fi nest breweries. End the day with great music,

great beer & a great time at the Oktoberfest Dance.

Staff hits the streets in appreciationCarriers deserve a day off


If Joanne Beeke ever stops smiling, we'd like to hear about it.

The 11-year-old Observer newspaper carrier was certainly all giggles last Thursday, when she met up with me and the Oberver’s ad rep Sarah

Virteau. And why wouldn't she be happy? The two of us were assigned to cover her route for the day. Her 100-plus newspaper route weaves its way through suburban Agas-siz.

Beeke was one of dozens and dozens of Black Pres car-riers, drivers and supervisors that were surprised with the day off with pay, with invites

to lunch, and with presents. Why? Because with-out the people who deliver the newspaper, we wouldn't be where we are today.

Beeke told us she's been delivering for just about a year, with the support of her mom — and let's face it, a lot of our carriers get a big helping hand from their families. And sure enough, while we were packing up our carrier bags with bundles of newspapers, Beeke's mom was packing up the family's other paper route.

This is a family dedicated to delivering papers on time!

Thankfully for us, last Thursday was a beauti-ful, sunny fall day. We walked and drove the route with determination to get it just right, double checking the router list and then triple checking, just to be sure.

As I look out the Observer's office window to-day, and see all the grey clouds and wet roads, I'm thinking about all the carriers who are gearing up for a wet and cold winter season. They'll be tromping through the streets in galoshes, navi-gating staircases and looking for addresses and mailboxes, often in the dark.

While we couldn't possibly take over every car-rier's route, and all the thousands of papers they safely deliver for us each week, we are most grate-ful for everything you do. Thank you!

And to our readers, this is the perfect time to thank your carrier, not just in words, but by mak-ing sure the pathway to your house is clear, your address is visible, and there's a proper container for delivery.

And next time you see your carrier, remember a few words of encouragement go a long way.

You may just get a big smile in return. [email protected]

Community

Joanne Beeke, 11, stands by her newspaper carrier box last Thursday. Beeke was chosen to have her Agassiz route covered by the newspaper staff for Carrier Appreciation Week.


An Agassiz doorway featuring a decorative tin for safe delivery of their newspaper.


PETERS


October 2014

Community Community CornerCorner

www.central365.org

Meeting at theAg Hall

6800 Pioneer Ave.

Agassiz CampusSunday, 10:30 am

Kids’ Ministry

Community Events

EVERYONE• Hooked on Books: Agassiz Library Book Club takes place on the third Thursday of every month, starting at 6:30pm at the Agassiz Library. Love to read and want to talk about what you’re reading? You don’t have to be a member, just drop in when you can. Pick up the book at the library any time before the meeting and get ready to share your opinions!

• Stitch “n” Rip - Every Tuesday from 9 am - 1 pm. Come to the Harrison Mills Hall with any unfi nished sewing, stitching, knitting projects, etc. FMI call Kim 604-796-2336.• Olive Branch Dinners - Come join us for a free home cooked meal. Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm. 7571 Morrow Rd, ACS gym. No expectations, enjoy community companionship. Families & all ages welcome.

• The Harrison-Kent Community Singers - Meet every Monday at 7:00 pm at the Memorial Hall. FMI call Carol at 604-796-2749.• T.O.P.S. - Meets Thursdays at 9:30 am, or 5:45 pm., at the Agassiz Christian Church.• Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Thrift Store - We’re looking for volunteers! Open Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. Feel free to come by 6919 Cheam Avenue or call 604-796-9932 FMI.

• Royal Canadian Legion - Hosts drop-in “Fun Darts” every Mon. at 4 pm & Fri. at 8 pm, Players needed, arrive early to register. Cribbage daily. Non-members welcome. Call 604-796-2332• Harrison Hikers Group - Off ers 4 levels of hikes every Wednesday (easy, light, moderate, strenuous) FMI call Ruth Altendorf 604-796-2084• Knitting/Crochet Sisters Group - Projects for worthy causes. Contact Alice 604-796-3060 or email [email protected]• Agassiz Al-Anon. - Is someone’s drinking aff ecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-796-9865 or Anne 604-793-3103• Agassiz Elks Lounge - 1824 #9 Hwy, open daily 3pm till closing. Everyone welcome• Agassiz-Harrison Garden Club - Meets the second Wednesday of each month from Oct-July in the foyer of the Ag Hall at 7:30 pm. FMI 604-796-3291 or 604-796-2423

• Agassiz-Harrison Lions - Meet at 7 pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Lion’s Den in the Ag-Rec Hall, 6800 Pioneer Ave. FMI call Joey at 604-796-9951• Hope Christian Women’s Club Brunch - Free nursery by reservation as well. For info & reservations call Raye 604-869-5420 • Agassiz Harrison Community Drivers Program - A community based volunteer driver program providing rides to all local, Fraser Valley & Lower Mainland medical appointments & other personal services. Always looking for more drivers. Call 604-798-6228, email [email protected] or visit 7046 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz.

• Agassiz Monday Painters est.1961 - Meets every Mon. from 11 am - 3 pm at Agassiz United Church. FMI call Linda 604-794-5554• Harrison Community Social Club Drop-in every Thurs. at Harrison Hot Springs Memorial Hall, 9:30 am: cards, darts, games & coff ee. Contact Jacquie 604-796-3105 or Suzanne 604-796-1269.

• Friendship House Nickel Bingo on Mon. at 1 pm, Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm, Sit and Be Fit 10:30 am Mon. & Fri., Drop-in Floor Curling 7 pm Thurs.• Kent-Harrison Arts Council - KHAC meets the third Sunday of each month. FMI call (604) 796-8604 or email us at [email protected]

• Harrison International All-weather Tennis Club - Drop-in tennis at 8 am daily at the Spring Park tennis complex. All are welcome. Good fun and exercise is guaranteed at no cost. FMI contact John Allen 796-9117• Jam Session - Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm - 10:30pm by donation. Everyone welcome, bring an instrument and a friend! OAP Hall, Friendship Hall. FMI call Derry at 604-796-1084

• Lions TV Bingo - Thursday nights at 6 pm on Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The Source - Chehalis Store & Ledoux Hardware• The Chilliwack MS Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group - Meets every third Wednesday of each month from noon to 2pm at the lunchroom of the Royal Cafe 45886 Wellington St., Chilliwack. New members welcome. FYI call Owen at 604-795-5216

Groups and Activities

Agassiz-Harrison Community Services

Food Bank Christmas Hamper Registration

- In order to secure a Food Bank Christmas Hamper,

registration is required. The registration period

is from Wednesday, October 15 till Wednesday,

November 12th. No registrations will be accepted

after these dates. Visit 7086 Cheam Ave. to register

and be sure to bring your BC Identifi cation for

all Household Members and Proof of Household

Income.

Kent-Harrison Foundation Fundraiser -

Friday, October 17th at 6 pm at Jimmy’s Pub. $15

gets you a beer and a burger. Silent Auction, 50/50

draws, Spirit Basket. Tickets at the door or call 796-

3646

Agassiz Christian School 8th Annual

Fundraising Dinner & Drive - Thursday,

October 23. You are invited to join us for a delicious

pasta dinner, beginning at 6:00 pm in the school

gymnasium. There is no charge for the dinner. We

look forward to seeing you there!

Ruby Creek Art Gallery Open House - Friday,

October 24 from 6pm - 9pm. An evening of music,

dance, & art. 58611 Lougheed Hwy. Between

Agassiz & Hope. rubycreekartgallery.com

Harrison Beer Festival - October 24 & 25.

Celebrate BC Craft Beer month with cask night, a

beer festival with BC Craft breweries and an evening

German Okoberfest with live entertainment. FMI

visit harrisonbeerfest.com or call 604-796-5581

Kilby Kids Halloween Party - Saturday, Oct

25 and Sunday, October 26 from 11 am to 4 pm.

Costume contest, spooky scavenger hunt, games,

crafts, prizes and treats! 215 Kilby Road, Harrison

Mills. FMI visit kilby.ca or call 604-796-9576

Communities in Bloom hosts the

Halloween Costume Parade - Sunday, October

26th at 2pm at Spirit Square in Harrison Hot Springs,

(Hot Springs rd. & Esplanade). Terrill the Librarian will

read a Halloween story and there will be cookies,

people’s choice pumpkin, and books for families.

Bring an umbrella if it rains & meet at Memorial Hall,

Harrison.

Kent-Harrison Foundation Grant Appli-

cations Invited - Deadline for submission of

applications is October 31, 2014. PO Box 618,

Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0. Applications and guidelines

are available on-line at kentharrisonfoundation.com

HARRISON MILLS COUNTRYHARRISON MILLS COUNTRY

Saturday & Sunday, October 18 & 19, 2014

10:30 am - 4 pmHave a Quilt you would like to show?For more information please contact

Mary at 604-796-9261 Or Kim at [email protected] Mills Community Hall

1995 School Road, Harrison Mills, BC

Admission

by donation

Raffl e PrizesLunch Available

Early Years co-ordinator looking for feedbackCommittee polling communityKim Verigin FOR THE OBSERVER

Th e Agassiz Harrison Early Years wants to hear from you if you are a parent or caregiver with chil-dren aged six and under.

Why? Th e Early Years Committee and its part-ners’ number one goal is ensuring your children are receiving quality run programs, events and services that will enrich their lives. Families grow up and move on. New families come in and other families move away.

Th e needs of our Agassiz and Harrison families are ever changing. We want to make sure that these services are meeting your needs.

A small survey has been created to get to know your young family. Are you aware of the many ser-vices, programs and events off ered within the Agas-siz/Harrison area? Are you satisfi ed with the range of services provided and did you and your child have a good experience? What are some of the rea-sons why you do not attend programs and events?

If you have a great idea for a program, service or

event now would be the time to tell us in the survey.Th is survey is a great opportunity to contribute at acommunity wide level.

Th ere is both an electronic version on survey-monkey as well as a paper format.

Th e electronic link can be found at www.survey-monkey.com/S/MHR7MT6. If you prefer to fi ll outa paper survey you can fi nd one at Th e District ofKent Cultural and Recreation Centre, Agassiz Har-rison Community Services and the Agassiz Library.When you fi ll out a survey you have an opportunityto enter a draw to win a basket full of goodies. Yourname will not be associated with your survey as allentries are anonymous. Please encourage others tofi ll out the survey as well.

Th e more information we receive the better wewill be able to serve the needs of our young families.Th e deadline to fi ll out the survey is midnight onFriday, Oct. 31.

If you have any questions please feel free to con-tact the Early Years co-ordinator, Kim Verigin [email protected] or 604 796 8774.

Community

Brian Bentley and Ed Bell present Jack Striker (middle) with the disturber stick. This marks the end of another great seasonfor the Agassiz Harrison Senior Mens golf club.

Season ends

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Local areas could see rise in diabetesDiabetes is a serious chronic condition aff ecting

the body’s ability to produce and/or to use insulin properly. Even when well treated, diabetes can lead to a number of disabling or life-threatening complications. According to the most recent Fraser Health profi le of the Agassiz/Harrison health area, over six per cent of the population has been identifi ed as being diabetic. In just the last year, 82 new cases were diagnosed. It is projected that this area, like others in Canada, will see a signifi cant rise in new diagnoses by the end of the decade.

Many more people (about one in fi ve) are pre-diabetic and do not know it. Th is number is of concern because many people with pre-diabetes will develop type 2 diabetes so having your blood glucose levels tested and learning about your risks is important.

To support you and your family in preventing or managing pre-diabetes, the Agassiz Community Health Centre will be hosting a public information day on Friday, Nov. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Recreation and Cultural Centre (formerly called the Fitness/Activity Centre), 6660 Pioneer Ave. You will be able to have your blood glucose tested, have access to advice from health professionals, learn about activity programs available at the Fitness Centre and gather important information to take home and read.

Pre-diabetes is really an “early warning system”. It refers to blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but yet not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Th at means a fasting blood glucose level of 7.0 mmol/L or higher. Nearly half of the

people with pre-diabetes go on to develop type 2diabetes. It is important to know if you have pre-diabetes because research has shown that some long-term complications associated with diabetes – suchas heart disease and nerve damage – may beginduring pre-diabetes.

Th e same factors that increase the risk of developingtype 2 diabetes increase the risk of developing pre-diabetes. Some of them are:

1) Advancing age. Being 40 years of age and older. 2) Extra weight. Th e more fatty tissue you have —

around your abdomen — the more resistant yourcells become to insulin.

3) Inactivity. Physical activity helps you controlyour weight, uses up glucose as energy and makesyour cells more sensitive to insulin.

4) Family history. Th e risk of pre-diabetes increasesif a parent or sibling has type 2 diabetes.

5) Race. Although it's unclear why, people ofcertain races — including Aboriginal, Hispanic,Asian, South Asian, or African — are more likely todevelop pre-diabetes.

6) History of gestational diabetes. If you developedgestational diabetes mellitus when you were pregnant,your risk of later developing diabetes increases.

Th ere's good news, however. Pre-diabetes can be anopportunity for you to improve your health, becauseprogression from pre-diabetes to type 2 diabetes isn'tinevitable. With healthy lifestyle changes — such aseating healthy foods, including physical activity inyour daily routine and maintaining a healthy weight— you may be able to bring your blood sugar levelback to normal.


PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) that an election by voting is necessary to elect School Trustees and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

HOPE ELECTORAL AREA – three (3) to be electedSurname Usual Name Jurisdiction of Residence GENAILLE Robert Hope, BCCOPE Marvin Hope, BCMcMULLAN Linda Hope, BCDUPLESSIS Kerri Hope, BCFURNESS Pat Hope, BCSTEWIN Heather Hope, BCKOOPMAN John Hope, BC

AGASSIZ-HARRISON ELECTORAL AREA – three (3) to be electedSurname Usual Name Jurisdiction of ResidenceFERGUSON Cindy Agassiz, BCOCHOA Leah Agassiz, BCWARREN Marilyn Agassiz, BCDELCOURT Fiona Agassiz, BCTUSTIAN Rose Agassiz, BCJOHNSTONE Ron Agassiz, B.C.

CANYON ELECTORAL AREA – one (1) elected by AcclamationNo Election by voting required

Surname Usual Name Jurisdiction of Residence HENDRICKSON Tom Boston Bar, BC


GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualifi ed electors of School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) on:

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:

HOPE ELECTORAL AREA • Recreation Centre-Conference Room, 1005 6th Avenue, Hope, B.C.

AGASSIZ-HARRISON ELECTORAL AREA • Agassiz Agricultural Hall, 6800 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, B.C.• Harrison Hot Springs Elementary School, 501 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs,

B.C.• North Fraser Fire Hall No. 2, 43824 Watkins Road, Lake Errock, B.C.• Hemlock Valley Fire Hall, 47100 Laurel Road, Hemlock Valley, B.C.

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open to qualifi ed electors of School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) as follows:

HOPE ELECTORAL AREA • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

District of Hope Council Chambers, 325 Wallace Street, Hope, B.C.• WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014 – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

District of Hope Council Chambers, 325 Wallace Street, Hope, B.C. AGASSIZ-HARRISON ELECTORAL AREA • SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2014 – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

- Centennial Centre (Council Chambers), 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, B.C. • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

- Centennial Centre (Council Chambers), 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, B.C.- Village of Harrison Hot Spring Council Chambers, 495 Hot Springs Rd, Harrison Hot

Springs, B.C. - FVRD Community Access Centre, 10200 North Deroche Road, Deroche, B.C.• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

- Harrison Mills Community Hall, 1995 School Road, Harrison Mills, B.C.

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available to qualifi ed residents, as follows:

HOPE ELECTORAL AREA – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014Fraser Canyon Hospital and Fraser-Hope Lodge, 1275 7th Ave, Hope, B.C., 9:00 am to 10:30 amRiverside Manor, 765 Old Hope-Princeton Hwy, Hope, B.C., 11 am to 12 noon Park Street Manor, 555 Park Street, Hope, B.C., 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

AGASSIZ-HARRISON ELECTORAL AREA –FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014Hazelnut Grove, 2008 McCaffrey Road – 9:30 am to 10:30 amDogwood Manor, 7284 Morrow Road – 11:00 am. to 12:00 noonGlenwood Rest Home/Logan Manor, 1458 Glenwood Drive - 1 pm to 2:30 pmCheam Village, 1525 McKay Crescent – 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

ELECTOR REGISTRATION – District of Hope/District of Kent/FVRDThere is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:- 18 years of age or older on general voting day- Canadian citizen- resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration- resident of OR registered owner of real property in School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade)

for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and- not disqualifi ed by the Local Government Act/School Act or any other enactment from voting

in an election or otherwise disqualifi ed by law.Resident Electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identifi cation is not necessary. The identifi cation must prove both residency (street address) and identity.

Non-Resident Property Electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION – Village of Harrison Hot Springs If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifi cations:- 18 years of age or older on general voting day- Canadian citizen- resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration- resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs for

at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and- not disqualifi ed by the Local Government Act/School Act or any other enactment from voting

in an election or otherwise disqualifi ed by law.To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identifi cation is not necessary. The identifi cation must prove both residency (street address) and identity. To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature) to provide identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING- DISTRICT OF HOPE and VILLAGE OF HARRISON HOT SPRINGQualifi ed electors may vote by mail if they:(a) have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting

opportunity, OR(b) expect to be absent from the District of Hope OR the Village of Harrison Hot Springs on

general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities.

REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGEBefore 4 pm on November 13, 2014 you must have submitted a request for a mail ballot package, in person or by mail to either:

District of Hope,PO Box 609, 325 Wallace Street, Hope, BC. V0X 1L0Phone: 604 869 5671 Fax: 604 869 2275 email: [email protected] or [email protected] ORVillage of Harrison Hot Springs,PO Box 160, 495 Hot Springs Rd., Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0Phone: 604 796 2171 Fax: 604 796 2192 email: [email protected]

Your request must contain the following information:- Full name- Residential address- Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-residential

property electors)- Method of delivery of your mail ballot package:

(a) pick up at District of Hope Offi ce or the Village of Harrison Hot Springs Offi ce, OR

(b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR(c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package.

- If you are not on the list of electors, to ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or a non-resident property elector.

The District of Hope OR the Village of Harrison Hot Springs will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about October 30, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the applicable Chief Election Offi cer no later than 8 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the voting day polling station. It is the obligation of the person applying to vote by mail ballot to ensure that the mail ballot is received by the Chief Election Offi cer within this time limit.

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NOTE: Corporations are not entitled to vote or to have a representative vote on their behalf.

ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION INCLUDES ANY TWO (2) OF THE FOLLOWING: • B.C. Driver’s Licence • Citizenship Document/Certifi cate • Credit Card • B.C. Identifi cation Card • Social Insurance Card • Property Tax Notice • Utility Bill • B.C. Care Card • ICBC Vehicle Insurance Documents

If you require further information to determine your Electoral Area please contact School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) at 604 869 2411.Natalie Lowe-Zucchet, Chief Election Offi cer

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 78 (FRASER-CASCADE)

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING OR ACCLAMATION


NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITYNOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Fraser Valley Regional District who reside in, or own property in Electoral Areas A, C, E and H, that an elec-tion by voting is necessary to elect one (1) Electoral Area Director in each of the Electoral Areas set out below for a 4 year term of offi ce commencing December 2014 and ending in 2018. The following persons are nominated as candidates for whom votes will be received for Electoral Area Director:

ELECTOR REGISTRATION AND ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. At the time of registering to vote, you will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • You are a Canadian citizen • Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration • Resident of OR registered owner of real property in the respective Electoral Area for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and • Not disqualifi ed from by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualifi ed by law

Corporations are not entitled to vote or to have a representative vote on their behalf

Rules for determining residency are set out in Section 52 of the Local Government Act: • A person is a resident of the area where a person lives and to which, whenever absent, the person intends to return • A person may be the resident of only one area at a time • A person does not change residency until a person has a new residency, and • A person does not cease being a resident of an area by leaving the area temporarily.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS

Non-Resident Property Electors must not be entitled to register to vote as a resident elector and may only register to vote as a non-resident property elector in relation to one (1) parcel of real property in the respective electoral area and must hold one of the following interests in the real property as specifi ed in the Local Government Act: • Owner of a registered estate in fee simple; • Holder of the last registered agreement for sale; • Tenant for Life under a registered life interest; or • Holder of a registered lease for a term of at least 99 years• If more than one individual is the registered owner of the property, only one of those individ-

uals may register to vote as a non-resident property elector for that property and that person MUST obtain the written consent of the number of individuals, who together with the person registering to vote, are a majority of those individuals on title to the real property.

• Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Forms can be obtained prior to the time of voting from our website or by contacting the Chief Election Offi cer, or designate.

• At the time a non-resident property elector registers to vote, the application for registration must be accompanied by proof satisfactory to the Election Offi cial that the applicant is enti-tled to register in relation to the real property, and if applicable, the written consent from the other registered owners of the real property. Proof of entitlement to register in relation to the property may be in the form of a recent property Title Search, Certifi cate of Title or Tax Notice.

• All registered owners must be individuals. If there is a corporation registered on title to the real property, no owners are eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector.

ELECTOR IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Resident electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature). The identifi cation should, together, prove both residency and identity. Picture identi-fi cation is not required.Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners. Picture identifi cation is not required.Documents accepted for purposes of elector identifi cation must either be the documents prescribed under regulations to the Local Government Act or evidence deemed acceptable and satisfactory to the election offi cial at the Voting Place.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.fvrd.bc.ca

Questions with respect to the 2014 General Local Election may also be directed to:SUZANNE GRESHAMCHIEF ELECTION OFFICERFraser Valley Regional District45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, [email protected]

(1) ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTORELECTORAL AREA A

[Boston Bar, North Bend and Canyon Alpine]

(1) ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTORELECTORAL AREA C

[Lake Errock, Hemlock Valley, Harrison Mills, Morris Valley, Harrison Lake Watershed]

(1) ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTORELECTORAL AREA E

[Chilliwack River Valley, Post Creek]

(1) ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTORELECTORAL AREA H

[Cultus Lake, Columbia Valley, Cultus Lake South, Lindell Beach]

The ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be held on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014, between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:

All eligible voters are entitled to vote at the Advance Voting Opportunity – no restrictions apply other than voter eligibility requirements.The GENERAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be held on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014 be-tween the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:


Usual Name Address FORMAN, Lloyd 64980-D North Bend Station Road, Boston Bar, BCFOUGERE, James 48723 Chaumox Road, North Bend, BCRAYMOND, Terry 47371 Gibson Road, Boston Bar, BC

Usual Name Address BALES, Wendy 42802 Tait Road, Deroche, BCNIEMI, Alec 101-14500 Morris Valley Road, Agassiz, BC

Usual Name Address ENGAR, Orion 50625 O’Byrne Road, Chilliwack, BCHERRICK, Leanne 4015 Bourne Road, Chilliwack, BC

Usual Name Address DIXON, Taryn 43210 Glacier Road, Lindell Beach, BCNEWHOUSE, Maxwell 210A Lakeshore Drive, Cultus Lake, BCSOTH, Rolf 1060 Iverson Road, Lindell Beach, BC

Jurisdiction Voting PlacesElectoral Area A Canyon Lanes Bowling Alley 47585 Trans Canada Highway, Boston Bar, BCElectoral Area C FVRD Community Access Centre 10220 North Deroche Road, Deroche, BC Electoral Area E FVRD Offi cesElectoral Area H 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC

Jurisdiction Voting PlacesElectoral Area A Canyon Lanes Bowling Alley 47585 Trans Canada Highway, Boston Bar, BCElectoral Area C North Fraser Fire Hall No. 2 43824 Watkins Road, Lake Errock, BC Hemlock Valley Fire Hall 47100 Laurel Road, Hemlock Valley, BCElectoral Area E Chilliwack Fish & Game Club 48685 Chilliwack Lake Rd, Chilliwack, BCElectoral Area H Cultus Lake Community Centre 4220 Columbia Valley Hwy, Chilliwack, BC Columbia Valley Community Hall 1202 Kosikar Road, Columbia Valley, BC

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Pilgrims arrive in SantiagoRuth Altendorf FOR THE OBSERVER

I am happy to let you know that our pilgrims arrived in Santiago de Compostella on Oct. 8. It took them 27 days (including fi ve days of rest in Burges and Leon) to conquer 784.9 kilometres through rugged mountains, endless crop fi elds and vineyards. And now they are in Santiago!

Since their fl ight cannot be changed, they have more than a week left . What will they do? I would not be surprised if they go to Finisterra and Muxica. I will let you know.

For today, however, I would like you to read Liz's blog number 40, which she wrote just 100 kilometers before they reached Santiago. It is written by an exhausted pilgrim and there is something about it that actually made me cry. Here it is:

Barbadello - Gonzar 88 km to Santiago No. 40, - October 4, 2014

Another stunning morning sunrise blesses us as we leave Barbadello.

Th ere always is a cool mist hanging in the air.

Angie crosses over an unusual sideways bridge, which seems old as the Camino,

Th ree wise men, standing and watching, storing the memories of thousands of years in the rings of their souls.

100 km. to Santiago marker.Stone fences line our way - these ancient

stones have stood as witness to each pilgrim's journey. Fall is here, brings thoughts of gardens and Halloween, Th anksgiving and feasting in honour of the land. Storage facilities for the harvest - grain, corn, maybe potatoes. We saw bees in some. Our Camino greeters, all animals have been so friendly,

almost as if they know what we are doing and just what we are undertaking.

Th e new bridge shadows the old as we make our last steps into Portomarin. It has been a long day on our feet, our Alberque is another 7 km. I give in and call a taxi for Julia and I. Tomorrow will be another day and there is only so much my feet can handle.

Yours on the Camino - Elizabeth Mueller

I would also like to share something with you from blog number 36 sent from Villafranca del Bierco. It is a message she found written on a stone by an unknown

pilgrim, dated 19/8/44: "travel light, live light, be the lightspread the light" Note: Th is is to correct my last week's

notifi cation about "Remembering Trudy Hackel and Hermann Stolting": While we still remember Trudy on Nov. 1 at the Harrison Mills Community Hall, it was decided to have another day for Hermann in December. I will let you know the date when it is available to me. Th ank you!

Community

The 'pilgrims' from Harrison pose in the rain near the official pilgrim office. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Submitted by Anne EhretFOR THE OBSERVER

A Community Social Justice Film Festival will take place this year at Agassiz United Church on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8. Th is will be the seventh year that this small fi lm festival has occurred, and perhaps it is time to ponder the question, what is meant by social justice and why watch all these fi lms?

Taken from one of many dictionary sources, social justice is defi ned as "existing when all people share a common humanity and therefore have a right to equitable treatment, support for their human rights, and a fair allocation of community resources."

Simply said, it means we are all entitled to the same human rights and equality, no matter our race, our gender, or our nationality. It has been said that we are not all capable of being as humans until we are socially aware of our inter-connectedness and responsibility to each other. Maybe the fi rst step to this is learning about the

struggles and the joys of other people and cultures, no matter how distant they are from us, nor how diff erent. Studies have shown that this development of social awareness, in the individual, or in a group setting at work, in sports, and in everyday life, leads to a healthier society, to more informed action and to increased ethical behaviour.

Individually, there are tremendous personal benefi ts to becoming socially aware. Th ere is a growth in our emotional intelligence, we become more empathetic and more willing to listen. And best of all, with this understanding and awareness, there comes more of a feeling of purpose, of belonging, and a desire to actively seek solutions for a fairer world.

With this in mind, we have chosen three diff erent fi lms for the upcoming festival. On Friday evening at 7 p.m., we will be showing the fi lm, Music for Mandela. Th is fi lm explores the role that music played during the life of Nelson

Mandela, before and aft er his imprisonment and during the fi ght against Apartheid. Music is a strong force in South Africa, and is also what helps unite people in their struggles. Before we show the fi lm, we will hear some music from local singers with the Valley Roots Community Choir, led by Samantha Taylor.

On Saturday morning at 10 a.m., we will be showing Th e People and the Olive. Th is is an inspiring fi lm about the struggles and joys of Palestinian olive farmers. A group of American ultra-marathoners sets out to run 129 miles in fi ve days across the West Bank while replanting olive trees along the way. In doing so, they gain an awareness of the issues and the importance of building cultural bridges. We will have in attendance a member of the group Independent Jewish Voices, a human rights organization which promotes peace and a just resolution to the dispute in Israel and Palestine. Aft erward, we will off er a small lunch

and there will also be a few tables from various groups sharing what they do in their circle of social justice.

In the aft ernoon at 1 p.m., we will show the fi lm Children of Memory. From 1980–1992 about 75,000 women, men, and children died or disappeared during El Salvador's Civil War. Many adults were assassinated, but no one knows exactly what happened to the children. Th e fi lm follows investigator Margarita Zamora,

as she searches the countryside asking eyewitnesses to recall what they remember from war times. We hear the personal stories of Zamora’s search for her four siblings, of American Jaime Harvey, who was adopted from El Salvador in 1980, and of Salvador Garcia, a farmer who continues the search for his daughter. We will have in attendance a local woman from El Salvador who welcomes any questions on this tragic time in her country's history.

Film festival celebrates seventh year

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Time to name Popkum parkThe trails are laid and the trees

and shrubs have been planted. Now it’s time to come up with a name for the newest addition to the Cheam Lake Wetlands.

On Saturday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m., the Fraser Valley Regional District will officially open the new commu-nity park located on Yale Road East in Popkum.

“This park is an amazing addi-tion for our community. It not only provides a connection to the Cheam Wetlands, but it also provides people an opportunity to connect with one another,” says Bill Dickey, director for Electoral Area D of the FVRD. “It’s the community’s park so they should be involved in naming it.”

Located at 53335 Yale Road East, the park features a trail leading to a lookout over Cheam Lake, a com-munity planted garden, and a bird and butterfly sanctuary.

“Our regional parks are already spectacular and this new addition in Popkum really highlights the won-derful assets we have in our region,” says Sharon Gaetz, Chair of the FVRD.

The new trail is one of six new trail segments to be completed in the community of Popkum. The regional district allocated $27,000 of its $114,567 grant that was pro-

vided by the Government of Brit-ish Columbia. This grant was madeavailable through the Ministry ofCommunity, Sport and Cultural De-velopment’s Community RecreationProgram.

“Trails encourage healthy livingwhile showcasing the beauty of theFraser Valley,” said Chilliwack-HopeMLA Laurie Throness.

The CN EcoConnexions Fromthe Ground Up program also pro-vided $23,630 to enhance the envi-ronmental and social wellbeing ofmunicipal properties along CN raillines.

CN EcoConnexions From theGround Up, with its partners TreeCanada and Communities in Bloom,help Canadian municipalities es-tablish tree plantings in a sustain-able, environmentally responsiblemanner. Restoring riparian habitat,collaborative partnerships, and en-hancement of green space to create abird and butterfly sanctuary are keycomponents of this project.

In addition to the ‘Name the Park’contest, visitors on Saturday will beable to participate in guided walksand build birdhouses for the sanc-tuary. FVRD staff will be availablefrom 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Parking isavailable on Yale Road, and carpool-ing is encouraged.

Community

Everyone is invited to take part in the Communities in Bloom Halloween Parade on Oct. 26, rain or shine. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Calling all goblins and ghouls, princesses and fairies.

Th e Harrison Hot Springs Com-munities in Bloom group has just the thing to get your Halloween spirit fi red up. Th ey are once again organizing a Halloween Costume Parade.

Th e parade takes place on Sun-day, Oct. 26, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Spirit Square at the end of Hot

Springs Road on Esplanade. Agassiz librarian Terrill Scott will

be reading a Halloween story, andbooks will be handed out to families.Everyone is invited to bring out theircarved pumpkins for a chance to wina prize, and everyone gets cookies.

Th e parade will happen rain orshine, so pack along an umbrellajust in case. If it is raining, meet upat Harrison Memorial Hall.

Cookies, costumes and contests in Harrison

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has relocated to new depotat Winks Convenience Store,

1824 #9 Hwy, Agassiz.For more information, call 604-796-3121.

CALL 604-703-0456FOR DELIVERY INQUIRIES.

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Fraser Valley Regional DistrictBusiness Opportunity

Notice of Proposed Property DispositionRegional Airpark, 62720 Airport Road, Hope, British Columbia

The Fraser Valley Regional District Regional Airpark is located approximately 5 km west of the District of Hope town centre and 30 minutes east from the City of Chilliwack.

Land Lease AvailableThe Airpark has approximately 9 acres of land available for aviation, groundside commercial development or agricultural enterprises.

If you are interested in a unique location for your business venture, the available lands at the Fraser Valley Regional District Regional Airpark may meet your requirements. If considering agricultural-related enterprises, please note there is no water available on the site. Also noted that building height restrictions may be in place due to airstrip operations. Lease terms and rates are negotiable and site tours can be arranged by contacting Milly Marshall at 604-869-2304.

Expressions of Interest should be submitted to the Fraser Valley Regional District to the attention of Milly Marshall, Manager of Recreation, Culture and Airpark Services. They can be delivered by email to [email protected], by fax at 604-869-9336 or delivered and received at Recreation, Culture and Airpark Services at 1005 – 6th Avenue, Hope, B.C., V0X 1L4. Deadline for submissions is December 1, 2014 at 4:30pm.

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GENERAL MANAGERPOSITION SUMMARY:

Skowkale First Nation is seeking the services of a confi dent and

energetic General Manager. This is a full time one-year contract with

potential for permanency. Reporting to Council, the General Manager

is responsible for leading, planning and organizing the day-to-day

operations of Skowkale.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Management or

Public Administration

• A minimum of fi ve (5) years of related and progressive senior man-

agement experience, preferably in a First Nation environment

• Must have a broad knowledge of First Nation governance, proposal

writing, fi nance, infrastructure, property taxation, land code, planning

and development and capital project management

• A strong understanding and working knowledge of MS Offi ce Suite

software (including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)

• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex organization including:

reporting, budgeting and fi nancial management, human resources,

policy development

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate and deal effectively with

the public, to work collaboratively with Council and staff, and to build

partnerships in the community and surrounding area

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability

to establish rapport with people of all educational and occupational

backgrounds

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment RCMP criminal record

check

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License (Class 5) and

have reliable transportation to and from work.

SALARY GRADE: Negotiable and will be based on qualifi cations

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received prior to

4:00pm on October 31, 2014

If you are interested in being a part of our success, please submit your

cover letter and resume in complete confi dence to:

Skowkale First Nation#10 – 3rd Floor 7201 Vedder Road

Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5Attention: Chief Willy Hall

Subject: General Manager JDEmail: [email protected]

Or Fax to 604-824-5342 to: ATTN SKOWKALE

SKOWKALE FIRST NATION#10 - 3rd Floor 7201 Vedder RoadChilliwack, BC V2R 4G5Phone: 604-824-5117Email: [email protected]

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

6 IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

7 OBITUARIES

ToendersArnolda (Nolly)

Maria May 23, 1925 to

October 10, 2014

We regret to inform you our mother passed away on Octo-ber 10, 2014. Arnolda Maria Aarts was born on May 23, 1925 in St Oedenrode in Hol-land. After the war Arnolda graduated as an RN in Groot Ziekenuis in s’Hertogenbosch, and later worked in St Joseph Ziekenhuis in Eindhoven, Hol-land.Arnolda married Theodore Toenders on February 19, 1952, They immigrated to Canada on March 1952 and made their home in Laidlaw, Agassiz and moved to Harri-son Mills in 1957 where they raised their family and contin-ued farming until they retired. Mom enjoyed gardening, read-ing, crossword puzzles, crafts and family gatherings. Arnol-da is predeceased by her hus-band, Theodore on October 15, 1994. Arnolda leaves be-hind her children Ardy (George) Gladue, Rose Toenders, Ted Toenders, Te-resa (Chuck) van Hemmen, six grandchildren, Curtis, Clayton (great grandchildren Merrick and Kohen), Terri Toenders and Michael (Bren-da) van Hemmen (great grandchildren Levi, Abigail, Si-las), Emily (Graeme) Horton (great grandchild Oliver), and David (Amy) van Hemmen, The Prayer Vigil will take place at St Anthony’s of Padua Catholic Church on 7237 Mor-row Rd in Agassiz Friday, Oc-tober 17, 2014 at 7:00PM and Funeral at St Anthony’s of Pa-dua Catholic Church Satur-day, October 18 at 11:00AM.Burial to follow at Valley View Cemetery, Agassiz.Henderson’s Funeral Home in

care of arrangments 604-792-1344,

www.hendersonsfunerals.com

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21 COMING EVENTS

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LOCAL Craft Manufacturing Com-pany located in Mission, looking for reliable people to hand make crafts and jewelry from home. Training provided in the Lower Mainland at no cost to you. Unlimited earning potential. Please leave your Name and Number only at 604-826-4651 or email us [email protected]. We respond to ALL calls and messages in priority as quickly as possible.

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS

$3500 SIGNING BONUSVan Kam’s group of compa-nies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experi-ence/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent

employee benefi ts package.To join our team of profession-al drivers, email a detailed re-sume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to:

[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 or

Fax: 604-587-9889Only those of interest

will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.

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115 EDUCATION

APARTMENT/CONDOMANAGER TRAINING

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ... 9-57

TRAVEL............................................. 61-76

CHILDREN ........................................ 80-98

EMPLOYMENT ............................. 102-198

BUSINESS SERVICES ................... 203-387

PETS & LIVESTOCK ...................... 453-483

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE........... 503-587

REAL ESTATE ............................... 603-696

RENTALS ...................................... 703-757

AUTOMOTIVE .............................. 804-862

MARINE ....................................... 903-920

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A26 Hope Standard, Thursday, October 16, 2014

EditorAgassiz Harrison Observer

The Agassiz Harrison Observer, a once a week, award winning community newspaper has an immediate opening for an editor/reporter.

Reporting to the publisher, the editor/reporter will be instrumental in guiding the overall strategic direction of the Agassiz Harrison Observer. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can work under pressure in a deadline driven environment.

This person will have the ability to perform editorial tasks and contribute to the editorial content both in print and online. Strong design skills with knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and iMovie are an asset.

The editor will have a passion for, and is comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism including diverse writing capabilities and advanced photography and video skills. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online immediately—with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism and a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.).

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

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

Those interested should email a resume, writing

samples and a cover letter to:

Carly Ferguson

[email protected]

Deadline for applications is

5:00pm Thursday, October 30, 2014.

Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The Peace Arch News, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time experienced sales person.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player, a strong communicator, well organized and self-motivated. The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. A car and valid driver's license is required.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefi t package.

Black Press has more than 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter by Monday October 21, 2014 to:

Rita Walters, Publisher Peace Arch News, #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to [email protected]

No phone calls please.

Advertising Sales Consultant

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VANCOUVER BASEDClass 1 Owner Operators & Company Drivers

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For inquiries please contact George Costello

1-877-914-0001Apply today at

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DISTRICT OF HOPETEMPORARY WINTERTRUCK DRIVERS

325 Wallace St.604-869-5671www.hope.ca

Persons with proven experience on snow plowing equipment are required for temporary employment on an as required basis for snow clearing operations. Individuals must hold a valid Class 3 Drivers License with Air Endorsement. The rate of pay is per the current CUPE 458 Collective Agreement, which includes a shift differential premium between the hours of 10:00 pm and 5:00 am.Interested applicants must submit a resume and completed driver’s abstract to the District of Hope municipal offi ce only at:District of HopeAttention: Ian Vaughan, Director of OperationsPO Box 609, 325 Wallace Street - Hope, BC V0X 1L0

by Friday, October 31st, 2014. Previous applicants must submit a new resume as previous application forms will not be considered.

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GENERAL MANAGERPOSITION SUMMARY:

Skowkale First Nation is seeking the services of a confi dent and

energetic General Manager. This is a full time one-year contract with

potential for permanency. Reporting to Council, the General Manager

is responsible for leading, planning and organizing the day-to-day

operations of Skowkale.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Management or

Public Administration

• A minimum of fi ve (5) years of related and progressive senior man-

agement experience, preferably in a First Nation environment

• Must have a broad knowledge of First Nation governance, proposal

writing, fi nance, infrastructure, property taxation, land code, planning

and development and capital project management

• A strong understanding and working knowledge of MS Offi ce Suite

software (including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)

• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex organization including:

reporting, budgeting and fi nancial management, human resources,

policy development

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate and deal effectively with

the public, to work collaboratively with Council and staff, and to build

partnerships in the community and surrounding area

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability

to establish rapport with people of all educational and occupational

backgrounds

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment RCMP criminal record

check

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License (Class 5) and

have reliable transportation to and from work.

SALARY GRADE: Negotiable and will be based on qualifi cations

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received prior to

4:00pm on October 31, 2014

If you are interested in being a part of our success, please submit your

cover letter and resume in complete confi dence to:

Skowkale First Nation#10 – 3rd Floor 7201 Vedder Road

Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5Attention: Chief Willy Hall

Subject: General Manager JDEmail: [email protected]

Or Fax to 604-824-5342 to: ATTN SKOWKALE

SKOWKALE FIRST NATION#10 - 3rd Floor 7201 Vedder RoadChilliwack, BC V2R 4G5Phone: 604-824-5117Email: [email protected]

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130 HELP WANTED

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certifi cation? Get Certifi ed, 604-575-3944



130 HELP WANTED

HOUSEKEEPER needed for 22 room senior residence, permanent part time, year round employ-ment, must be physically able and bondable. Drop off resume to:

Park St Manor,555 Park St., Hope BC 604-869-9805 or email:

[email protected]



130 HELP WANTED

PARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/industrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wages, full benefi ts and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowanc-es. See our community at LacLa-BicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto & Industrial, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: [email protected]

The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the

following positions:• Hooktenders• Processor Operators• 980 Dryland Sort Operator• Boom Man• Heavy Duty Mechanics• Grapple Yarder Operator• Off Highway Logging Truck

Drivers• Coastal Certifi ed Hand Fall-

ers• Hand BuckersPlease send resumes by fax to

250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected]

WE ARE EXPANDING!Escape Trailer Industries has full time positions available in all areas of production includ-ing RV Assembly, Cabinet Work, and Fiberglass Assist-ants and offi ce staff. Posi-tions will suit energetic, self-motivated, mature individuals with experience using tape measure, and hand tools. Competitive wages and bene-fi ts available. Apply in person with resume and references to : 43851 Industrial Way, Bldg. B


130 HELP WANTED

Very busy Okanagan Subaru dealership requires

immediately a Service Manager. Must enjoy a fast-paced working environment and have a minimum of fi ve-

years automotive management experience

including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time

position which includes competitive wages and full

benefi t package. Please reply in person, email or fax your

resume to: Hilltop Subaru,4407 27th Street,

Vernon, BC Atten: Dayna Kosmino

[email protected]: 250-542-1778

130 HELP WANTED


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

LOEWEN Welding Mfg., Abbots-ford, looking for experienced weld-ers/fi tters with 3 or more years of experience, work week is Mon.-Thurs. 10 hrs. a day, fax resume to 604-826-6051 or [email protected]

SERVICE DEPARTMENT Person-nel required. Busy expanding Chrysler dealership 40 minutes from Edmonton looking for individu-als to fi ll the following position: Journeyman Automotive Service Technicians. Flat rate system. Wag-es commensurate with training level and experience. Chrysler experi-ence preferred but not essential, apprentices considered. Apply in person or by writing to: Brown’s Chrysler Ltd., 10447 - 104 Ave., Westlock, AB, T7P 2E4. 1-888-349-5566. Fax: 1-780-349-6493. Atten-tion: Dale Marshall or email: [email protected].

PERSONAL SERVICES

173 MIND BODY SPIRIT

CHANELSPA

Top Quality Services...

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173E HEALTH PRODUCTS

PAINS & ACHES? Arthritis, Rheu-matism, Joints/Muscles. Try +Arthri-Plus. CANADIAN MADE ALL NATURAL TOPICAL SPRAY PAIN RELIEVER- NON STICKY PLEAS-ANT SCENT. Now at WALMART. www.getarthriplus.com. 1-855-597-8240.

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

239 COMPUTER SERVICES

ALLSYS COMPUTERS, new com-puter sales & service. 604-869-3456 or [email protected]

245 CONTRACTORS

BARCLAY FLETCHER CON-TRACTING, complete home reno’s, additions & more. (604)869-1686


260 ELECTRICAL

KENLIN ELECTRIC, residential, ru-ral, commercial, new construction, reno’s. Call (604)860-8605

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162 TEMPORARY/PT/SEASONAL


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On May 18, 2014, at the 1700 block

of Highway 9, Agassiz, B.C., Peace

Officer(s) of the Chilliwack RCMP

seized, at the time indicated, the

subject property, described as: $330

CAD, an iPhone, and a Stuhrling

watch, all on or about 13:25 Hours.

The subject property was seized

because there was evidence

that the subject property would

afford evidence in respect of an

offence (or offences) under section

5(2) (Possession for purpose of

trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs

and Substances Act of Canada

(CDSA) and was therefore offence-

related property pursuant to section

11 (Search, seizure and detention) of

the CDSA.

Notice is hereby given that the

subject property, CFO file Number:

2014-2319, is subject to forfeiture

under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will

be forfeited to the Government for

disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

is filed with the Director within the

time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by

a person who claims to have an

interest in all or part of the subject

property. The notice of dispute

must be filed within 60 days of the

date upon which this notice is first

published.

You may obtain the form of a notice

of dispute, which must meet the

requirements of Section 14.07

of the CFA, from the Director’s

website, accessible online at www.

pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The

notice must be in writing, signed

in the presence of a lawyer or

notary public, and mailed to the

Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234

Station Provincial Government,

Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:


160 TRADES, TECHNICALSERVICE DEPARTMENT Person-nel required. Busy expanding Chrysler dealership 40 minutes from Edmonton looking for individu-als to fi ll the following position: Journeyman Automotive Service Technicians. Flat rate system. Wag-es commensurate with training level and experience. Chrysler experi-ence preferred but not essential, apprentices considered. Apply in person or by writing to: Brown’s Chrysler Ltd., 10447 - 104 Ave., Westlock, AB, T7P 2E4. 1-888-349-5566. Fax: 1-780-349-6493. Atten-tion: Dale Marshall or email: [email protected].

PERSONAL SERVICES

173E HEALTH PRODUCTSPAINS & ACHES? Arthritis, Rheu-matism, Joints/Muscles. Try +Arthri-Plus. CANADIAN MADE ALL NATURAL TOPICAL SPRAY PAIN RELIEVER- NON STICKY PLEAS-ANT SCENT. Now at WALMART. www.getarthriplus.com. 1-855-597-8240.

182 FINANCIAL SERVICESAre You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a signifi -cant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca


260 ELECTRICAL

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTSFull Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.1-800-573-2928

MURPHBROS Contracting - spe-cializing in windows, doors, siding, decks, fl oors and all types of interior fi nishing. Liability insurance and Wcb. *WINTER WINDOW SPE-CIALS ON NOW* Call Shaun 778-823-6939 [email protected]

300 LANDSCAPING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Effi cient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069


329 PAINTING & DECORATING

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,

2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services.

338 PLUMBINGBRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7

Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS10% DISCOUNT.

MG Roofi ng & Siding. WCB Re-roofi ng, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

We Service all Makes• ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks

& all others• Medical & Fire• Free* Alarm Systems

604-792-8055 / 854-8055

378 VACUUMS

from $499 (Made in BC)Repairs & Service. We extend

warranties to all makes. Vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change!

604-792-8055 / 854-8055

PETS

477 PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at: fraservalleyhumanesociety.com

or call 1 (604)820-2977

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $675. 1-604-794-5844

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

552 GARDEN EQUIPMENT

For Sale: 40” snow blower for garden tractor $250. 48” snow blade for garden tractor $100. Stihl weed-wacker $20. Call George 604-491-1999

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.Nor-woodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •

• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com

604-657-9422

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe Manor1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz(Under new Management)

Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m.

Also, new construction, condo quality l bdrm...$650

and 2 bdrm...$799/m

Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all

conveniences. Available now.Call 604-703-3405

HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $595 & $625/month includes utilities. Call 604-819-6422

747 RV PADS

Rosedale. RV pads available. $420/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $75/mo available. call 604-794-7361

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today! 1.800.910.6402

Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

TRANSPORTATION

827 VEHICLES WANTED

WANTED: VW dune buggy with fi -berglass body. 604-883-9768.

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size

vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly & Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

TRANSPORTATION

851 TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

Abbotsford

30255 Cedar LaneDL# 31038 604-855-0666

2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE2 dr, auto, a/c, power lock. STK#564 $2,495.2003 HONDA CIVIC 4dr, auto, full load. STK#615 $2,900.2007 DODGE CARAVAN7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546. $3,900.2002 HONDA CIVIC4 door, auto, fully loaded. STK#547. $4,900.2006 PONTIAC MONTANA7 passenger, auto, loaded STK#554. $5,900.2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900.2007 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto, full load, STK#603 $7,900.2009 DODGE AVENGER, 4 dr fully loaded. STK#532. $8,900.2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900.2009 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, full load, runs good. STK# 624 $10,900.2012 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr auto, sedan, full load, black. STK#614 $12,900.2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4 X 4, auto, short box, ful-ly loaded. STK#600. $16,900.2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4 X 4, loaded. STK#492. $16,900.

33166 South Fraser WayDL# 40083 778-908-5888

1999 VW JETTA 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#619. $3,900.2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, au-to, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900.2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900.2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900.2003 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr, auto, full load, ST#586 $6,900.2007 FORD FUSION 4 door auto, loaded, A/cared, ST#321 $6,900 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $10,900.2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900.2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K STK#17. $12,900.2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. $13,900. 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. STK#126. $14,900.2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.

Financing Availablewww.keytrackautosales.ca

Warehouse LienIn the matter of the

Warehouse Lien Act:Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Karen Patey of the last known address of: 20819 Landstrom Road, Hope, BC, for unpaid rents totaling $534.01. If this amount is not paid on or before October 30, 2014 the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.


COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING OCTOBER 2014

Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz BC V0M 1A0 • Tel 604.796.2235 • www.district.kent.bc.ca

RECREATION PROGRAMS

PreschoolKinder DanceNew set starting Saturday, Nov 1Tumble TimeNew set starting Saturday, Nov 1Let’s Have a Ball!Starting Saturday, Nov 1When I Grow Up…Starting, Thursday, Nov 6 ChildrenMini Sticks Drop in ProgramSaturdays, until Nov 29Dance!New set starting Saturday, Nov 1Kids Night OutFriday, Oct 24Red Cross BabysittingSaturday, Nov 8

AdultsWCB Occupational First Aid Level 1Thursday, Oct 23

What’s Your StoryMonday, Oct 27Ancient Egyptian Incense MakingThursday, Nov 6

Introduction to PickleballWhat is pickleball? Get in on the fastest growing sport. We’ll show you how to play and give you the opportunity to try it for free! Combining elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis, pickleball is played with a hard paddle and smaller version of a “wiffl e” ball. It is suitable for everyone and all levels of play! Ambassadors will be on hand to encourage new players and introduce rules, etiquette and basic technique and strategies. Bring your family, friends and neighbours and get ready for great fun! Hope to see you there!Saturday, October 25, 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Fall Gymnasium Schedule

October - December, 2014

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

Walk/Run*7:00 - am - 9:00 am

Walk/Run*7:00 - am - 9:00 am

Walk/Run*7:00 - am - 9:00 am

Pickleball*9:00 - am - 10:30 am

Pickleball*9:00 - am - 10:30 am

Drop in Family Playtime*

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Open Gym*9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Open Playtime*11:00 am - 12:00

pm

Open Playtime*11:00 am - 12:00 pm




Open Gym*12:00 pm - 3:00 pm





Open Gym*12:00 pm - 5:00

pm

Volleyball Basketball

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Afterschool Active Kids

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Afterschool Active Kids

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Teens Only5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Teens Only5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Drop in Family Playtime*

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Men’s Floor Hockey

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Men’s Basketball7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Pickleball Badminton

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Volleyball7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Recreational Games*

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Schedule is subject to change based on usage and availability.No Hosts on Duty. Equipment may be signed out at Reception.

Registered Programs may run concurrently with Drop In Programs

604-796-8891

Birthday Party1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Birthday Party10:00 am - 12:00 pm

HalloweenOct 25 & 26

Eagle FestivalNov 15 & 16

Christmas 6 & 7

Open Saturday& Sunday

Nov 15, 16, 22, 23,29, 30 and Dec 6 & 7

11am to 4pm

For more info visit www.kilby.ca

215 Kilby Road,Harrison Mills, BC

[email protected]

Electors of the District of Kent will be electing one Mayor, four Councillors and three School Trustees.

Advance Voting Dates:1. Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Community Recreation & Cultural Centre2. Wednesday, November 5, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Community Recreation & Cultural Centre3. Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Harrison Mills Community Hall Special Voting will be available to residents at Hazelnut Grove, Dogwood Manor, Glenwood Care Centre/Logan Manor, and Cheam Village on Friday, November 14, 2014. General Voting Day is on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Agassiz Agricultural Hall

PLAN TO VOTE!

at the newly expanded

Community Recreation& Cultural Centre

Saturday, November 8, 201411 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting at 11 a.m.

Facility tours, demonstrations and ‘try it’activities throughout the day

Enjoy complimentary refreshments

F R E E A D M I S S I O N A L L D AY

Grand Grand OOpening

AGASSIZ & COMMUNITY

DIABETESDIABETESINFORMATION DAYINFORMATION DAY

Join us for a FREE drop-inCOMMUNITY LEARNING SESSION

ABOUT DIABETES

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 201410:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Comunity Recreation& Cultural Centre

6660 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz

• Blood Glucose Testing

• Professional Advice

• Handouts – Nutrition, Meal Planning, Physical Activity

• Flu & Pneumonia Shots

• Fitness Centre Information

A Warm, Safe, Dry Place for Families to Celebrate the

Spirit of Halloween!

Friday, October 316:00 pm - 8:00 pm

at the Agricultural Hall

Play games and Collect Boo Bucks to spend at the Boo Bank!

Children receive a hot dog and drink from the Kitchen Witch Cafe

Small concession for Parents!

Donations of non-perishable food items for the food bank will be accepted.

Costumes encouraged!

HalloweenHalloweenSpooktacularSpooktacular

FREE