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Council apologizes for DCC errorDespite the apologies, two Kent councillors asked to resign

Lorene Keitch/ ObserverThe Village of Harrison Hot Springs paid tribute to her Majesty, Queen Elizabeh ll, as the longest reigning monarch in modern history, with more than 63 years in service to theCommonwealth on Wednesday, Sept. 9, by raising the Union Jack flag and singing ‘God Save the Queen’.

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A local developer asked two councillors to step down at Monday evening's regular District of Kent Council meeting in connection with an incorrectly administered bylaw.

Allan Bott made the request to Coun. Duane Post and Coun. Sylvia Pranger, but for two diff erent reasons. Bott was at Council to hear an apology for a mistake made more than 10 years ago at Council.

"We apologize to Mr. Allan Bott for mistakes made by Council in 2004," said Mayor John Van Laerhoven. "We apologize to the community because the bylaw was not applied as written which resulted

in inequities and unfairness."Th e issue goes back to the

adoption of the Development Cost Charges (DCCs) Bylaw 1306 in 2004, with the purpose of collecting revenue for road maintenance. At the time, Sylvia Pranger was mayor, along with councillors Ted Westlin, Darcy Striker, Mel Jorgensen and Malcolm Herdson.

DCCs are applied when building permits are granted. According to documents from that time, concerns were raised by farmers about the charges which they felt were excessive. Consequently, DCCs were not collected from the agriculture community for new barns, shops, and other farming buildings from

2005 to April, 2009 when the bylaw was successfully repealed and a new DCC bylaw was adopted.

All told, more than $360,000 in DCCs were not collected.

Coun. Sylvia Pranger also made an apology. She says she has thought a lot about that period, and what a diffi cult time it was for Council and staff .

"But no, the buck stops here with me," said Pranger. "I humbly apologize, sincerely, to Allan and to the community."

Coun. Darcy Striker also spoke up, saying he can't let Coun. Pranger take all the blame.

"She had four councillors and I was one of them," said Striker.

He recalled that the bylaw cameback to Council twice to be revised,it never got done, it "fell off thetable," and he apologized for that.

Bott formally addressed KentCouncil in October, 2013 with hisfi ndings about the DCCs whichhe uncovered through a Freedomof Information request. Th e issueended up going before the Offi ceof the Ombudsperson. At Mondayevening's Council meeting, Bott wasgiven the opportunity to respond.He was visibly shaken as he saidno one in the room wants the issuebehind them more than him aft er 11years of battling it alone.

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Th e Harrison Social Club is up and running for another season.

Th e weekly drop-in event at the Memorial Hall is more than just a chance to brush up on your Kanasta or Crib skills, though those play a key role in the weekly gathering. It’s a place to, as the name obviously states, socialize.

“It’s something for people to do,” says co-ordinator Jacquie Neville. “We need to get out and not be shut-ins!”

It’s an active group, oft en having 35 to 40 people per week. Neville stresses that it’s not just for seniors either. Th ey would love to see locals of all ages come out to the Th ursday morning club. Th ey get together and play all sorts of games, and are always open to more games suggestions. Th ere’s a good cup of coff ee waiting for you and treats too.

For most who come, it’s an

excuse to get out of the house and do something. For Agassiz resident Doris Rusnak, the social club is a sanity-saver.

It was 33 years ago, when Doris' husband Nick received brain surgery and radiation treatment.

"My husband went in, and a stranger walked out," shares Doris Rusnak. "I've been a

caregiver ever since."When the Nevilles heard

about Nick’s love of the game ‘Manipulation’, they were more than willing to set up a table at the Harrison Social Club for the game. Now ‘Nick’s table’ runs every week. On the summer hiatus from the Harrison Social Club, the Nevilles organized for Nick’s table to run at

Agassiz’ Friendship House inconjunction with their Tuesdaygames day.

For Rusnak, it gives hera break from the constantcaregiver mode. She cannotsay enough good things aboutthose who take the time to playcards with Nick, especially theNevilles.

“I would like to thank Johnand Jacquie Neville and all thepeople that play with him,” saysRusnak. It’s opened up otheropportunities for Nick too,like fl oor curling and sit andbe fi t programs at FriendshipHouse. All because good-hearted people took the time tosocialize with someone outsidetheir regular circle of friends.

Th e Harrison Social Clubruns every Th ursday morningin the Memorial Hall, from9:30 a.m. until about noon.Neville says they havevolunteers willing to pick uppeople if they need a ride too.Just call 796-3105 and they’llsee what they can do.

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Throughout the summer, 'Nick's Table' moved to Friendship House. On a recent Tuesday afternoon, Jacquie Neville, Nick Rusnak and Spiro and Hilma Halatsis played a rousing round of SkipBo.

It’s the Terry Fox Run this Sunday, September 20th, with 2 km, 5 km and 10 km routes through Agassiz.

Th e Run starts at Cheam Village (1525 MacKay Crescent) with registration from 9-10 a.m. and the start at 10 a.m. Th ere is no entry fee or minimum pledge

(though donations are, of course, welcome). You can donate yourself, raise pledges or donate on-line.

Th ere will be face-painting for the kids, free refreshments, certifi cates for all participants, music and Terry Fox T-shirts and hats for sale.

Pledge forms are now available in Agassiz at the Fitness/Activity Centre and the Library. Th ey are also available at the Harrison Mills Hall, the Sasquatch Pub, and Tourism Harrison Offi ce . Pledge forms are also available on-line at www.terryfox.org.

Terry said “I believe in miracles, I have to. Even if I don’t fi nish, we need others to continue. It’s got to keep going without me.”

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made in a letter from the ombudsperson. Several points he felt had now been dealt with such as a public statement of apology. He read out what he said was the best line from the letter.

"Adherence to the rule of law is critical in fair administration of democracy," he stated.

Aft er apologizing for any short-tempered manner in which he

may have dealt with staff , Bott then asked Coun. Post about his farm, which was on the list of farms that did not pay DCCs during that period. Bott stated he believes the lack of adherence to the bylaw was widely known in the farming community.

"If you did know at the time […] I have to ask for your resignation," said Bott.

Post was adamant he

did now know, and said, "it was never asked of me to pay DCCs."

Th en Bott turned his attention to Pranger.

"It's not an easy thing for me to do tonight, to ask that you resign," Bott said to Pranger. "I don't know what the rules are. Th is ends for me tonight, other than monitoring this process."

Pranger did not respond.

Council adopted the public apology as read out, agreed to make a submission to the provincial Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development government to retroactively apply Bylaw 1431 (a later DCC bylaw) to December, 2004, and made a motion to keep Mr. Bott informed about the application process at his request.

B.C., chiefs pledge to work on reconciliation

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B.C. cabinet ministers and 500 aboriginal leaders emerged from two days of meetings in Vancouver Th ursday with a pledge to work on divisive resource development issues and hold a province-wide forum on aboriginal children in government care.

Premier Christy Clark also announced the establishment of a $2 million fund for scholarships for aboriginal students pursuing post-graduate degrees, and a new set of awards for aboriginal youth athletic achievement.

Surrey-White Rock MLA Gordon Hogg was appointed parliamentary secretary in charge of developing the sports awards.

A framework document agreed to at the meeting commits the

province and First Nations Leadership Council members to keep working on a reconciliation agreement that would settle historic land claims across the province. Clark said the agreement would have to include provisions for the unique aspects of more than 200 First Nations.

Grand Chief Ed John of the First Nations Summit said the fi rst two years of these province-wide meetings have gotten off to a rocky start, but expressed the hope that “by year 10 we’ll have paved the road.”

In his closing speech, John refl ected on his own time at a residential school, and described a new generation of young people that is emerging from the social upheaval of that policy.

“I couldn’t even see my sister

on the other side of the building, even though she was in the same residential school as I was,” John said. “Th at disconnect became the norm for us.”

Chief Shane Gottfriedson, regional representative of the Assembly of First Nations, echoed John’s call for a resolution to land issues that started in 1859 when colonial Governor James Douglas proclaimed that all lands and resources in B.C. belong to Crown.

Chief Robert Chamberlin, vice president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, said last year’s landmark land title decision in favour of the Tsilhqot’in Nation means action is required to address territorial claims.

It is the Canadian law that First Nations want to see implemented,” he said.

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Big changes for schoolsTh e new school year is offi cially underway. Even if you don’t have kids in

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Roads are busier and so are everyone’s lives. Parents begin their everyday scramble of getting kids to and from school safely.

For some young ones, this week marks their entry into the school system. For older ones, they are entering into middle or high school. Classrooms are clean and bright, with teachers and administrators rolling out the welcome mat.

While education is always evolving – big changes are coming as to how teachers teach.

Th e stereotypical model of educators standing in front of the classroom lecturing while students follow along from textbooks is transforming.

Instead, classrooms will be interactive with teachers discovering individual student’s passions. Teachers will direct and fuel those interests on a new learning path.

It’s welcome change for students who don’t thrive in the traditional classroom setting.

If teachers can tap into what individual students get excited about, the potential to unlock their brains from boredom and turn that into drive and passion is exciting news.

School districts around the province are already preparing for the changes and teachers are adapting their teaching style to this new way of reaching students.

Th ere are no two students alike. Some children thrive on tests and report deadlines – others crash and burn.

Change is hard for all, but this is a directive coming from the government that parents and students should support.

Individual learning has the potential to unlock bright minds which can make for a bright future. Our future leaders and innovators are in our schools.

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“I am tired of managing poverty.”Th e words of Lake Babine Nation

Chief Wilf Adam were quoted by both Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad and Premier Christy Clark at their second annual meeting with aboriginal leaders around the province.

In her closing remarks, Clark repeated her aim to continue economic development and resource revenue sharing that have dominated the government’s approach in recent years.

“Let’s eliminate poverty in First Nations communities,” she said, adding “the only way we can fi ght poverty is to grow the economy.”

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Th at and similar proposals

require new gas pipelines. And as is customary in B.C., what people most oft en hear about are threats and wild claims regarding protests such as the Unist’ot’en camp near Smithers, set up to block a gas pipeline.

Th ere was a round of this in late August, aft er Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the militant Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs claimed hundreds of RCMP offi cers were about to descend on the camp. Th is echoed previous false claims made by self-styled anarchists such as Victoria’s Zoe Blunt, who has been organizing outside support for the camp for the last couple of years.

Media jumped at the prospect of another Gustafson Lake-style confrontation. Th is prompted an unusual statement from Cpl. Janelle Shoihet of the North District RCMP.

“To clarify, the B.C. RCMP has no intention of ‘taking down the camp’ set up by the Unist’ot’en,” she said, emphasizing that police are not taking sides or acting as security for pipeline exploration

crews being harassed by protesters, who have token support from a couple of dissident members of a Wet’suwet’en clan.

Four elected chiefs of the Wet’suwet’en issued their own statement, to correct media coverage that represents the Unist’ot’en as speaking for their communities.

“Our Nations support responsible resource development as a way to bring First Nations out of poverty

and bring opportunities for our young people,” said Burns Lake Band Chief Dan George.

Wet’suwet’en First Nation Chief Karen Ogen said job and benefi t agreements for the Coastal GasLink pipeline were entered into aft er careful consideration, and she objected to protests from outsiders, some from outside the country.

“Sustainability means standing on our own two feet, providing our young people with good paying jobs, and reducing the 40 to 60 per cent unemployment we now experience,” Ogen said.

Haisla Nation Chief Councillor Ellis Ross has no time for crude oil projects, but he has been working towards gas-related development as long as anyone.

Ross spoke out in support of the elected Wet’suwet’en chiefs in their eff orts to resolve the dispute with Unist’ot’en members.

“Opposition is the easiest job in the world,” he said. “What is diffi cult is fi nding an answer when a First Nations mother has concerns

about her child’s future.“Politicians are quick to shout

out sound bites and get into camera shots, but where are the cameras when another First Nations member takes their own life or when they pass away from highway/alcohol related deaths?”

Ross noted that recent court decisions have put B.C. aboriginal leaders in the best position they have ever had, with governments and development project proponents coming to them “with inclusion in mind” aft er decades of resource development that has passed them by.

You wouldn’t know it most days, but First Nations along both the Coastal GasLink and Pacifi c Trails gas pipelines have agreed to them.

More aboriginal leaders are getting tired of managing poverty, and misguided protesters

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfl etcherbc Email: tfl [email protected]

“Our Nations support responsible resource

development as a way to bring First Nations

out of poverty and bring opportunities for our young people,” said Burns Lake Band Chief Dan George.

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CorrectionIn the Sept. 10 edition of Th e Observer, the story

‘Spreading sunshine with song’ identifi ed the group as the Sunshine Club. Th ey are actually called ‘Th e Joy of Singing with Doris & Th e Sunshine Ladies’. Th e Observer apologizes for this error.

Th e Supreme Court of Canada, in decisions such as Delgamuukw and Tsilhqot’in has recognized Aboriginal title to unceded Aboriginal land. In this context Aboriginal title includes rights to decide how the lands will be used and that consent must be obtained for entrance to and use of these lands. Th ese rights are severely challenged in northern British Columbia by a rush to transport natural gas, tar sands crude, and associated chemicals.

Th e Unist’ot’en clan of the Wet’suwet’en Nation, located between Prince George and Prince Rupert, has set up a peaceful protest camp to protect its territory from an onslaught of some eleven (yes eleven)

diff erent pipeline companies. All those seeking to enter Unist’ot’en territory must pass through check points to ensure they have permission to enter and are doing so for purposes compatible with the Unist’ot’en people. Pipeline employees are denied access.

Pipeline plans and proposals are in various stages of development and all would cross onto Unist’ot’en territory directly or would skirt around on nearby lands. All would negatively impact the environment and would pose signifi cant and permanent risks to the health and well-being of the Unist’ot’en people who are intimately connected to the land. For example the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline would

cross the upper Fraser, Skeena and Kitimat watersheds. A Coast Gaslink proposed pipeline would impact the habitat of more than 100 species at risk and would cross 320 watercourses. Coast Gaslink is owned by a consortium of companies including Shell. Shell Oil is well known for its appalling environmental record and inhuman treatment of the people of the Niger delta. It is no wonder the Unist’ot’en people want nothing to do witn Coast Gaslink.

Aside from the direct social and habitat damage these pipelines would create there is also the issue of carbon emissions. All of these pipelines would create and support the combustion of yet

more fossil fuels leading to yet more global warming. Th is alone is reason enough to stop further pipeline expansion.

Recent reports from the area indicate a large scale police crackdown on the Unis’ot’en checkpoints is being planned. Th is fl ies in the face of the Supreme Court decisions and the necessity to stop further development of fossil fuels. Surely it is time Canadian society stood beside the Unist’ot’en people and recognized them for the heroes they are.

More information is available on line. http://unistotencamp.com/?page_id=26

Lillian MartinDistrict of Kent

Pipeline plans negatively impact land and people

Re: Urban society slides into helplessness (B.C. Views, Sept. 10)

Tom Fletcher’s latest confusing rant challenges your readers to be “competent” enough to plan for retirement using RRSP savings accounts without government assistance, tenuously suggests nationally subsidized child care is a form of incompetency and then rather ominously asks us if we are “ready for the day when the machine stops.”

One can only assume Mr. Fletcher somehow intends “the machine” metaphor to be a thinly-veiled reference

to the federal government collapsing.If so, I urge caution: RRSP savings

accounts are registered with the federal government. Should that particular “machine” fail, your registered retirement savings plan would be rendered worthless, as it would be “registered” with no one in particular.

Th at spot under the mattress is beginning to look even more attractive as a place to plan for our retirements. Th anks for the advice, Mr. Fletcher.

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The 111th Fall Fair: “A Spudtacular event”Th is year we celebrate our 111st Agassiz Fall Fair and 67th Corn Festival.As always, there will be some of the old and some of the new. We want you to re-live pleasant memories from past fairs and fi nd something new to enjoy. Th e An-tique Tractor Pull is a perennial favourite and will return again this year. Th e lawn mower competition has generated lots of interest since it started in 2002 so enjoy the show. It’s a fun way to enjoy the thrill of racing on a small scale. Th e logging

show will illustrate activities from the beginnings of our community.We showcase a diff erent aspect of agriculture each year and this year is the year of potato - “a spud-tacular event.” B.C. is not a major potato producer; our smallest province, P.E.I. is the major producer in Canada. However, we are the earliest to plant potatoes – some are planted as early as February, covered with a light fl eece type material to speed up growth and harvested by Mothers’ Day. Gently cooked with a little bit of butter they make a tasty spring treat. A brand new event for this year’s fea-ture crop is the celebrity potato peeling contest.Th is has been a diffi cult year for growing forage crops. Find out who has been the best producer of forage corn; this contest is based on science and good farming practices.Th e midway has now been operating at our fair for 45 years. Th ere is a collection of some of the best rides available so come out on Friday or Saturday and enjoy the selection. 4-H will be well repre-sented with cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, swine, dogs, goats, rabbits and sewing. Th ese young people and their leaders work hard all year so come out and give them some encouragement and appreciation for all their eff orts.Th e Agricultural Hall will be full of the latest en-tries in the baking, canning, vegetable, fl ower and handicraft sections. Educational information will be available to help you fully appreciate the work

that goes into some of these projects. Learn more about the agricultural community - vital to our food supply. Learning can be fun and educational! Th e hall will be open on Friday evening for a $2 fee. Th is gives a quieter time to enjoy all the entries.I have been helping with our fair since 1973 and have always been impressed by the dedica-tion of the people involved with our fair. In keeping with our 2015 theme our volunteers are active and not just spec “tators”. Th e fair is a showcase for Agas-siz, we have up to 10,000 people in attendance (double the population of Agassiz).Our directors want all the volunteers, businesses in our community and the District of Kent Staff and council to know that your support is crucial in the success of our community fair. Th ank you for your assistance.We look forward to seeing you. Th ere is always lots of fun, good food and activities to enjoy at the Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival.

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For 4H members, the Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival is a chance to show off all training. Th e shows are a culmination of months of work caring for, learning about and raising their chosen animal.4H is a huge component to the Agassiz Fall Fair. You almost can’t turn a corner without catching sight of rabbits, calves, dogs, poultry, goats, lambs or even horses.“We are a big part of the fair,” says 4H leader Ken Schwaerzle. “We have a lot of categories that don’t show at other fairs.”Agassiz resident Esme VanParidon has been a member of 4H for the past four years. She will not be showing at the fair as her animal of choice is swine, which wraps up every season at Vancouver’s PNE.“I’ve been doing swine every year,” shares VanParidon. “My dad got my brother and I into the swine program in Agassiz Rainbow 4H so we could learn about raising them, what’s a good market hog and what

to look for in breeding future stock,” explains VanParidon.VanParidon, who is 18, has learned a lot at 4H in the last four years.“4H is a lot about responsibility, learning money management, time management and respect,” says VanParidon. She adds they learn things that are off the offi cial curriculum too, such as how to deal with “crazy people” at the fairs who don’t know anything about animals and assume the animals are mistreated. “You have to stress that 4H is about respect, and raising the animal as best you can, in the best way you can,” reports VanParidon.While VanParidon respects the swine she raises, she says matter-of-factly that she is not raising pets. She knows she is raising animals for market. She even comments that while she is required by 4H rules to name her swine, the fi rst time she had to do it she thought it “really odd,” to name the animal, “because it opens up and invites attachment.” For the record, this year’s swine was

named Jafar.Be sure to catch some of the 4H shows at this year’s Fall Fair. For the full schedule and events see page 4 of the guide.


What does your best day at the fair look like? Do you come fi rst thing and stay until the midway shuts down? Do you lounge at the beer garden or rush from sight to sight? Everyone’s perfect day at the fair probably looks a little diff erent. Th e Observer sat down with Ted Westlin to fi nd out what his best day at the fair looks like. Westlin starts by reminiscing how the fair has changed in his lifetime, like the midway being fast and fancy instead of a merry-go-round with live horses. Or the loss of ball games and horseshoes. But the thing that’s stayed the same throughout the years is the real sense of community that takes place on Fall Fair weekend.“For me, having taught school for 33 years, the Fall Fair is a massive reunion,” Westlin comments. Many graduating classes will even have their offi cial reunions there, like the class of 1954 that came last year. Westlin had taught them and recalls it was great to meet up with these

Esme VanParidon gets this year’s swine, Jafar, ready for a 4H show.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 184:00 p.m. Agricultural Hall opens ‘til 9 p.m.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 198:30 a.m. Parade forms up for judging on Cheam Ave. in front of High

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9:30 a.m. 4H Horse Show - Showmanship, English Pleasure until mid

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4H Dog Show sponsored by Meinen Brothers Agri Services Inc.

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old students and find out how their lives have turned out. “I don’t think it could get any better than that,” says Westlin.Westlin always gets the world-class lunch fare and likes to pop into the Ag Hall and see the exhibits. He sits on the Fair Board, so the first part of his day is taken up with fair duties for the parade.The annual parade is a great way to kick off the day. The route runs from Cheam around to Pioneer Ave. then heads to the fairgrounds. Westlin says the parade will have the Shriners, the Corn King wagon, floats by nonprofits, businesses, school groups and families, representation from local emergency services and more. The parade starts at 10 a.m., led by the Royal Canadian Legion. For parking, watch for signs and volunteers directing traffic.

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Mark your Fall Fair schedule so you don’t miss the donkey fun! Pat Strang is bringing her drove of donkeys for the parade and several shows. She has a club, the First Mainland Donkey and Mule Club, with members of all ages who will be participating. You might just have to see it to believe it, but the first event you can watch will be donkey games. Check it out at 12 p.m. at the outside show ring. There will be games like egg stomp or musical carpets. There will aslo be the showmanship event, where han-dlers show off their skills before a judge.Then at 2 p.m, come watch the costume show. Handlers and donkeys will be dressed up, though Strang can’t say how exactly as it’s up to the handler to decide.

“Some of them are pretty off the wall,” she shares. “We let them do whatever as long as it’s safe for the donkey.”For one of the costumes, Strang cut up her old wedding dress for the donkey, and the handler is dressed like a groom.Strang loves donkeys, and wants to share that love with other people. “I just saw a baby donkey many years ago – and there’s absolutely nothing cuter – and of course had to get one,” Strang recalls. “Of course, like potato chips, you can’t have just one.”Most people assume donkeys are stubborn, In fact, says Strang, they’re intelligent, which means they won’t always do what you want them to do but for a good reason.“They’re extremely smart, way

smarter than a horse,” she states. At 3:30 p.m., you can watch kids drive their donkeys while riding a cart in the big arena. In the off-times, the donkeys will be hanging out in their stalls. Strang encourages you to come by the stalls, pet the donkeys and ask questions of the handlers nearby.

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1. Boil the first 7 ingredients for 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Do NOT drain.2. Make a white sauce of butter/margarine, flour and milk . Melt the butter; blend in flour. Add milk slowly and cook until thickened. Remove from heat.3. Add cheddar cheese to hot white sauce. Add this to hot soup mixture. Bring only to a boil. Add ham.

Ingredients:2 cups water1/2 cup carrots (diced)1/4 cup onions (chopped finely)2 cups potatoes (diced)1/2 cup celery (diced)

1 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1/4 cup butter or margarine1/4 cup flour2 cups milk2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)1 cup ham (chopped)

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Oven Baked French FriesRecipe by Tamara Klop

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1. Wash potatoes and peel if desired. Slice in 1/2 inch thick strips. Toss potatoes with oil in a bowl until coated. 2. Sprinkle with seasonings. Spread on baking sheet and bake at 375F for 45-50 minutes or until golden, turning occasionally.

1. Cook potatoes until tender. Drain and mash. Add sour cream, cream cheese, 4 tbsp butter, onion and salt.2. Stir until smooth and cheese and butter are melted. Spread into greased 9x13 inch dish 3. Melt remaining butter and sprinkle over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika.4. Bake, covered, at 350F for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake till done.

Cheesy PotatoesRecipe by Judith Klop

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6 tbsp butter (divided)2 tbsp dried minced onions1/2 to 1 tsp saltPaprika

Cheddar Potato SlicesRecipe by Ashley Van Laar

Ingredients:1 can cream of mushroom soup1/2 tsp. Paprika

1/2 tsp. pepper4 medium raw potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1. In a small bowl, combine soup, paprika and pepper.2. In greased 2 quart oblong baking dish, arrange potatoes in over lapping rows. Sprinkle with cheese. Spoon soup mixture over cheese.3. Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 45 min. Uncover. Bake 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Makes 6 servings.

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Recipe by Linda TrudeauIngredients:4 1/2 cups thinly slices potatoes3 slices minced crisp bacon2 tbsp. butter1 large onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 lb. mushrooms, sliced

1/2 medium sweet red pepper, diced1/4 cup grated parmesan Cheese1 tsp. dried tarragon or rosemary1/2 tsp. pepper1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss Cheese1 egg1/4 cup cream

1. Arrange half of sliced potatoes overlapping circles in a 9” pie plate. Sprinkle salt to taste. Set aside.2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat, cook onion, garlic & mushrooms, stirring often, fro 7-10 minutes or until liquid has completely evaporated. Set aside 2 Tbsp. red pepper.3. Stir remaining red pepper, parmesan cheese, tarragon and pepper into mushroom mixture.4. Spread mushroom mixture over potato layer, sprinkle half the swiss cheese overtop.5. Arrange remaining potato slices in overlapping circles on cheese. Sprinkle crisp bacon.6. Top with reserved red pepper. Beat egg with cream, pour evenly over all. Sprinkle with remaining swiss cheese.Bake in 350º F. oven 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and centre is hot. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Makes six servings.

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“ I would like to congratulate the Agassiz Agricultural and Horticultural Association as it celebrates the ‘Year of the Potato’ at the 111th Fall Fair and the 67th Corn Festival. As the president of a Fraser Valley agricultural company and a farmer for more than three decades, I am a strong supporter of sustainable agricultural practices and the protection of the environment and agricultural land for future generations. I look forward to meeting you all at this year’s Fall Fair.

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Gardening

Since the 2015 Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival celebrates the “Year of the Potato”, a refresher in growing the spud is in order. Potatoes are a fairly easy crop to grow provid-ing the conditions are suitable for this tuber. Acidic friable soil, hilling when 6-8 inches tall, harvesting after bloom-ing and regular watering should produce a healthy yield. Because the soil in the lower mainland tends to be acidic from our high rainfall levels, no lime should be added to the potato bed.

Some frequent problems with potatoes:

Holes in potatoes-there are several types of holes and corre-sponding causes. Narrow tunneling holes are caused by click beetle lar-vae, wireworms, which are yellowish-brown shiny hard worms. They are more prevalent in soil where grass had previously been grown. Growing potatoes in containers, raised beds with commercially produced soil or in a soil-less mix of leafy compost, straw, etc., prevents the wireworm inva-sion. At the present time the Agassiz Research Center has discovered an Agassiz strain of metarhizium, an insect fungal pathogen specific to click beetles and wireworms. When available this pathogen can be added to the soil and greatly reduce the occurrence of the infecting insect. Small holes just beneath the skin are probably caused by the tuber flea beetle. I am not aware of a safe insec-ticide for either the flea beetle or the wireworm, however, cutting away the affected part still leaves food for the table. The longer the spuds are left in the ground the more damage will be done. Larger holes are probably caused by slugs. Ferrous phosphate pellets under the leaves or copper tape around the bed are very success-ful treatments. The pellets are safe for animals.

Hollow heart-spuds growing too quickly either from too much nitro-gen or overwatering after a dry spell.

Green and bitter potatoes-exposure to light either while growing, during harvest or in storage causing toxic alkaloids that should be cut away

before eating, but can be used for seed.

Knobby spuds-heavy irrigation or rain will cause the tuber to grow in a localized area, forming the knobs. The Russet variety is more suscep-tible.

Early vine die-down-could be caused by an early variety that has reached maturity or a blight which results in early browning of the leaves and vines. It should be treated with a spray of copper, lime and water as soon as it is noticed.

Heavy foliage and few spuds-too much nitrogen fertilizer or fresh manure application.

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stores and garden centers hardy?The chrysanthemums for sale

now are grown to fall flower in green-houses and are not conditioned for our rainy winters. Ideally they need a summer for vegetative and root establishment to survive the winter, so buying in the spring is recom-mended. They can be kept over in a greenhouse and planted in the spring for fall bloom. If that sounds like too much effort, enjoy them for the sea-son and then say goodbye, as we do with summer annuals.

I always get powdery mildew on my petunias. How can I avoid this?

The mildew is a fungal infection, a disease that is spread by wind-born spores and is difficult to prevent and/or control. Conditions that favor the disease include dry foliage, high humidity, low light, poor air circula-tion and warm temperatures. Several treatments have been tried over the years including home remedies. In my search for treatments for powdery mildew, it appears that the most effec-tive home treatment is a spray of 1 part milk to 2 parts water on the new leaves and stems. Affected leaves should be removed before spraying. This should be done once a week and after it rains. Any type of milk will work, whole, 1%, canned or powdered because it is the lactoferrin in the milk that seems to be the active ingre-dient against the disease. I personally have not tried this remedy, but will next year. Some of the commercial fungicides leave a white residue unbe-coming to a beautiful flower.

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Spud growing and problems with potatoes

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It’s no surprise that in this fertile, farming valley,

we have some pretty good gardeners around. Both Agassiz and Harrison have many a citizen

walking around with dirt under their fi ngernails and home-grown food in their bellies.

Th e lowly potato makes its home in plots around the community. For the purposes of this year’s Fall Fair theme, Th e Observer took a wander through the Agassiz Community Gardens with gardener Don Zureski. Zureski, who actually lives in Chilliwack but has plots in Agassiz because of their ample size, is no stranger to gardening. He grew up on a farm, where it was a necessity to grow their own food. Now he does it for the enjoyment of gardening and the satisfaction of fi lling his pantry for the whole year.

He grows more than a dozen diff erent crops in his two plots, including

beets and broad beans, cabbage and cucumber. Th ere is no better quality you can fi nd than from a garden you work with your own hands, Zureski fi gures. A sample of fresh basil and crisp cucumber proves his words true. Th ey hardly have to go to a grocery store, at least not for produce. One of the crops Zureski grows are potatoes.

"I think potatoes are probably one of the easiest things to grow," says Zureski. So far, he estimates he has harvested 400 pounds of spuds, with more still in the ground. Yukon Gold, Caribe, Sentanta and Sieglund varieties this year. With a few rows left to harvest, Zureski is not sure how the Sentanta and Sieglund will turn out at the time of

the interview. In Saskatchewan,

where Zureski hails from, it's common practice to plant potatoes when a new house is completed. Th e homeowners will plant a lawn of potatoes for one season before putting in their grass. Zureski, who grew up on the prairies, says now that he thinks about it, it might seem odd. But it makes sense to everyone in his home province. Aft er all, potatoes are typically easy to grow and don't require a lot of maintenance.

Perhaps that's why not everyone was keen to share the details with Th e Observer of their potato crop failures this season. For avid gardeners, it seems to be an embarrassment to not successfully grow spuds.

We spoke to one who tried a new method and, given its failure, asked for anonymity. And while failure is a part of life and oft en makes for the most fascinating stories, in the interest of not tarnishing their green thumb reputation, we obliged. Th e moral here is, feel free to try diff erent methods, but keep in mind it might take some trial and error to get it right.

If you google how to plant potatoes, you'll come up with dozens of ways to grow them, from tire towers to hanging baskets to compost bins. Students at Seabird Island Community School grow potatoes in large tubs every year through a BC Agriculture Program called 'Spuds in Tubs'. Teacher Colleen

Marchant, who teachesgrades 1/ 2, says the kidsalways love it. Th e 'Spudsin Tubs' program is "agreat opportunity to havethem grow somethingthey actually eat," sharesMarchant.

"Most of the childrenare actually quite shockedthat this is how potatoesare grown," Marchantreports. "When you askthem where food comesfrom, they say the grocerystore."

Th e students fromMarchant's class andJerry-lynn Vogart's grade2/ 3 class raise the spuds atthe Agassiz CommunityGardens, harvesting themin June. Th en they havea fun cooking day withthe kids and sometimeshave enough to send a fewspuds home as well.

Local community growers learning to raise terrific taters18 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, September 17, 2015

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ENTRANT’S NAME: __________________________________________________PHONE: _______________________________________________________________Bring your entries in to the Agassiz Harrison Observer office at 7167 Pioneer Avenue by 5pm, Fri, Sept 18.* Must fill out a minimum of ten categories to qualify.

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Finback custom WoodWorks604-796-1196 | cell 604-857-3375

• New Cabinetry and Cabinet Refacing• Counter Tops • All Custom Cabinets are made

from solid wood (no particle board) • Handcrafted Furniture

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New Cabinetry, and Cabinet Refacing Counter Tops

FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS

6390 Pioneer Ave, AgassizVISIT OUR SHOWROOM

604.796.1196 | 604.857.3375 (cell)

CARPENTRY SERVICES

www.finback.ca

Hope Auto Body Ltd.

• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility

- all insurance company estimates written here

966 6th Avenue, 604 •869 •5244www.hopeautobody.ca

NOTHING TOO SMALL, NOTHING TOO BIG.

FREE metal p/uFREE estimates

for junk removal

JOE’S JUNK& METAL REMOVAL

604.316.0760

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Computers & Laptops

Sales & Repairs

604-491-660172368 Pioneer Ave.

agassizcomputerandsigns.com

Agassiz Computer& Signs

Mon-Sat 10-4:30

R.C.E.APPLIANCEREPAIR

604-796-2834Service to all makes of

washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

Weijdeman’s Bookkeeping & payroll service ltd.

located in agassiz and chilliWackLOCATED IN AGASSIZ AND CHILLIWACK

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604-392-7593 • [email protected]

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• New Cabinetry and Cabinet Refacing• Counter Tops • All Custom Cabinets are made

from solid wood (no particle board)6390 PIONEER AVE., AGASSIZ

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6390 Pioneer Ave, AgassizVISIT OUR SHOWROOM

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CARPENTRY SERVICES

www.finback.ca

Hope Auto Body Ltd.

• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility

- all insurance company estimates written here

966 6th Avenue, 604 •869 •5244www.hopeautobody.ca

NOTHING TOO SMALL, NOTHING TOO BIG.

FREE metal p/uFREE estimates

for junk removal

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604.316.0760

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Sales & Repairs

agassizcomputerandsigns.com

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604-491-66017236 B Pioneer Ave.

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SEPTEMBER2015

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Meeting at theAg Hall

6800 Pioneer Ave.

Agassiz CampusSunday, 10:30 am

Kids’ Ministry

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604.796.4301 To advertise in this space

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Seniors Friendship House Drop-In - Mon. Seniors Walking to Music at 10 am, Sit & Fit at 10:30 am, Bingo at 1 pm, Seniors Learn to Line Dance at 4 pm; Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm.; Wed. Floor Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor Curling at 1 pm. FMI call 604-796-3422.Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. FMI call Ernie Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or email [email protected]

Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Support - Knit & Natter Group: We meet every Thursday at

Dogwood Manor on Morrow Rd., Agassiz. Everyone welcome. Call Eunice 604-796-9841.Tuesday is Toonie Day Bowling - Agassiz and Harrison seniors are encouraged to come out and join 5 pin bowling every second and last Tuesday of each month starting at 3:15pm at Chillibowl Lanes, Chilliwack. Car pool available. Call Kay FMI at 604-316-3318.

Agassiz-Harrison Senior Men’s Golf Club - Plays Tuesdays at 10 am at the Harrison Resort Golf Course. FMI call Ed, 604-796-2286.

Agassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822.Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal education, nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313.Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Kent Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids 0 - 5. FMI call Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161.Preschool Storytime - Fridays at 10:15. It’s Crackle, Ms Terrill and all your little friends together as we listen to stories and have all kinds of fun. Free, drop in, all welcome.

Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting PlaceMeet friends, old and new! Parents/caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Wed. and Thurs. 9:30am - 1pm and Saturdays from 9am - noon. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313.Co� ee Break/Story Hour - A weekly Bible Study for ladies & children 0-5. Weds. 9:30 am Agassiz Christian Reformed Church on Morrow Road. FMI call or text Karen 604-997-4484

1789 The Royal Westminster Regiment Cadet Corps - Westie Army Cadets Training at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 228 - 344 Fort Street Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm. Free for ages 12 - 19. FMI contact Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD at [email protected] or call 604-799-8897.

Agassiz Christian Reformed Church 7452 Morrow Rd. Sun. at 10 am. Cal 604-997-4484

Agassiz United Church 6860 Lougheed Hwy. 604-796-2680 Agassiz United Church Sunday Service & Sunday School at 10:30 am.

All Saints Anglican Church 6904 #9 High-way, Agassiz. Holy Eucharist at 10 am Sun.

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 7237 Morrow Road. Sunday 9 am & 11 am, Tues. to Sat. 9am. Everyone Welcome. Contact

Father Joaquim Dias 604-796-9181.

Central Community Church Meets at the Ag Hall at 6800 Pioneer Ave. Sunday 10:30 am Kids Ministry as well. For more info visit www.central365.orgThe Harrison Gospel Chapel Sunday Worship Service begins at 10:30 am. 514 Lillooet Ave, HHS. Call 604-796-9500 Everyone welcome. e-mail: [email protected] • harrisongospelchapel.com

Groups & Activities for Kids

For Seniors

Join Us in WorshipJoin Us in Worship

Groups & Activities for Kids

The Kent Harrison Arts Council presents: PULL!! - An Exhibition of Hand-Pulled Colour Silk Screen Prints from Emily Carr University - September 5-27 at the Ranger Station Art Gal-lery. Opening Sunday, September 6, 2-4pm. Print 204 Summer Class of 2015. 98 Rockwell Dr., Harrison Hot Springs. FMI call 604-796-2723

Agassiz-Harrison Terry Fox Run - Sunday, Sept. 20 starting at Cheam Village, 1525 MacK-ay. Registration 9-10, start 10am. Walk, ride, push a stroller, run. Dogs (on leash) welcome. No minimum donation or pledge. FMI email Sam Nelson at: [email protected]

All Saints Anglican’s Annual Pet Blessing service - Sunday, October 4 at 10am. Bring your animal or � sh to church along with your two-legged friends as well. Horses included but will be tethered outside. 6904 Lougheed Hwy.

Eco Arts Festival Rivers of Peace - September 25 & 26 at Woodside Gallery, Harrison Mills. Opening reception 7pm Saturday with Eco-Arts in Action 12-4pm Sunday. Featuring music, speakers, dance and hands-on arts. FMI visit weareaces.org

Community Events

Community Corner

Thursday, September 17, 2015, Agassiz Harrison Observer 21

Agassiz-Harrison Community Services

Executive Director – full timeUnder the direction of the Board the Executive Director is responsible for the successful leadership and management of Agassiz-Harrison Community Services (AHCS), a non-profi t / charitable society providing client services in the social services sector. The Executive Director is also responsible as a Board Member for AHCS’s for-profi t subsidiary and related organizations. Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Mission Statement:To work within the communities of Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs to provide programs and services which are not provided by other agencies, and which are classifi ed as Social Services. The successful candidates will have strong skills in: • Leadership • Operational Planning and Management • Program Planning and Management • Human Resources Planning and Management • Financial Planning and Management • Community Relations / Advocacy • Risk Management Qualifi cations: • Knowledge of leadership and management

principles as they relate to non-profi t/volun-tary charitable organizations providing client services in the social services sector

• University Masters degree or course work of appropriate academic standing

• 5 or more years of progressive experience in a non-profi t organization is an asset

For additional details please see Job Posting on WorkBC and Charity Village web sites. Alternatively a full listing can be obtained by sending an email to

Apply with cover letter, resume and at least three references to:Agassiz-Harrison Community Services SocietyAttn: Board of Directors

Deadline: 4 PM

[email protected].

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STÓ:LÔ SERVICE AGENCYRequires the services of a qualifi ed

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLERKFor a 12 month term

To work with the Finance and Administration Department

Located in Chilliwack For complete details visit our website:

www.stolonation.bc.ca

click on Jobs link on the HomepageMail resume and cover letter to:

#5-7201 Vedder RoadChilliwack BC, V2R 4G5

E-mail to: [email protected] Fax to 604-824-5342

Attn: Stó:lô Nation HR Personnel

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STÓ:LÔ SERVICE AGENCYRequires the services of a qualifi ed

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR FOR THE A:LMELHAWTXW

EARLY EDUCATION CENTRE.

For complete details visit our website:www.stolonation.bc.ca

click on careers link on the Homepage

Mail resume and cover letter to:#5-7201 Vedder Road

Chilliwack BC, V2R 4G5E-mail to: [email protected]

OR Fax to 604-824-5342Attn: Stó:lô Nation HR Personnel

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Emil Anderson Maintenance has openings for WINTER ROAD MAINTENANCE WORKERS

This is a seasonal full time position in various areas. All applicants must carry a valid class 3 w/air or higher

Applicants will be required to participate in physical labour as well as driving activities.

Verifi able snowplowing experience will be an asset. Please email/fax resumes before October 9, 2015 and

include current drivers abstract to:

[email protected]

Fax: (604) 794-3863

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WINTER ROAD MAINTENANCE WORKERS

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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 [email protected] for applications is5:00 pm Sunday, September 20, 2015.

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

EditorAgassiz Harrison Observer

GREENHOUSE LABOURERSTemporary positions for the 2016 growing season,

starting January. 30-50 hrs per week • $10.50 per hour starting wage. Horticultural Work such as planting, spacing & shipping. Experience an asset!

All applications must be accompanied by a resume including references (references will be checked)

and dropped off in person only at:43830 South Sumas Rd., Chilliwack, B.C.

9:00 am-4:30 pm Monday-FridayAn application form must be fi lled out at

Rainbow Greenhouses.

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Happy 25th Birthdayto my Little Angel,

Adam Mackie,up in heaven.

love & hugsMommie

(Shirley Rose Bird Mackie)

.21st Century Flea Market. Sept 20, 10am-3pm. Croatian Cultural Ctr. 3250 Commercial Dr. Adm $5.

GUN SHOWa

Evergreen Hall9291 Corbould St

Sept 20 ; 8:30am to 1pm $5 Admission

HACS members freeaa

We support Canadian Cancer “Kids Camp” & CKNW Orphan’s Fund

aNext Show Date: Oct 4

website: www.hacsbc.ca

TRUST Your Intuition! There are no limits! Judy Guido, with the Inner Peace Movement of Canada speaks on following your true path, remaining positive, believing in yourself, psychic gifts, 7-year cy-cles, guardian angels, power of prayer. Monday, September 28 at 1pm or 7pm- Chamber of Com-merce- 34033 Lougheed Highway, Mission- $21 at the door. www.in-nerpeacemovement.ca

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HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD?

Restrictions in Walking / Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000.Tax Credit $20,000 Refund.

Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

5 IN MEMORIAM

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21 COMING EVENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21 COMING EVENTS

33 INFORMATION

TRAVEL

74 TIMESHARE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

130 HELP WANTED

130 HELP WANTED 130 HELP WANTED 130 HELP WANTED 130 HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

130 HELP WANTED

INDEX IN BRIEFFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ............... 1-8

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

AGREEMENTIt is agreed by any Display or Classifi ed Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes for typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement._____________

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TAX SALE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2015The Corporation of the District of Kent

7170 Cheam Avenue, Box 70, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0604-796-2235 or Fax 604-796-9854

Roll Number

Civic Address Legal Description

1308-36004 36 – 6900 Inkman Rd

Land District 59, Manual Class Code 1613, Percentage Deviation 00, Neighborhood Code 006, Actual Use 037, Regional District 05, Mobile Home Registry #48536

1311-52100 6956 Lougheed Hwy

Lot A, Plan Number EPP29645, District Lot 19, Land District 59, Manual Class Code 0080, Percentage Deviation 00, Neighborhood Code 001, Actual Use 000, Regional District 05

1313-52874 2091 Aberdeen Drive

Lot 2, Plan Number BCP25544, District Lot 19, Land District 36, Manual Class Code 0145, Percentage Deviation 00, Neighborhood Code 001, Actual Use 000, Regional District 05

1320-51708 5728 Lougheed Hwy Section 26, Range 29, Meridian 6, Land District 36, Township 3, Manual Class Code 0140, Percentage Deviation 00, Neighborhood Code 002, Actual Use 060, Regional District 05

5100-13201 4980 Lougheed Hwy Lot A, Plan Number NWP19590, District Lot 31, Land District 59, Manual Class Code 0081, Percentage Deviation 00, Neighborhood Code 002, Actual Use 225, Regional District 0

5100-13921 2894 Cameron Rd Lot 1, Section 34, Range 29, Meridian 6, Plan Number BCP24405, Land District 36, Township 3, Manual Class Code 0090, Percentage Deviation 00, Neighborhood Code 002, Actual Use 060, Regional District 05

5301-12716 6 – 1662 Agassiz-Rosedale Hwy

Lot 6, Section 19, Range 28, Meridian 6, Plan Number LMS495, Land District 36, Township 3, Manual Class Code D701, Percentage Deviation 00, Neighborhood Code 005, Actual Use 039, Regional District 05

5319-18300 Rockwell Dr Section 29, Range 28, Meridian 6, Land District 36, Township 4, Percentage Deviation 00, Neighborhood Code 003, Actual Use 061, Regional District 05

5320-12582 1562 Vimy Rd Lot 15, Section 19, Range 28, Meridian 6, Plan Number NWP10269, Land District 36, Township 3, Manual Class Code 0080, Percentage Deviation 10, Neighborhood Code 001, Actual Use 000, Regional District 05

5321-12823 8 – 1829 Heath Rd Lot 8, Plan Number NWS2378, District Lot 19, Land District 59, Manual Class Code D701, Percentage Deviation 00, Neighborhood Code 005, Actual Use 039, Regional District 05

5321-12838 18 – 1829 Heath Rd Lot 18, Plan Number NWS2378, District Lot 19, Land District 59, Manual Class Code D701, Percentage Deviation 00, Neighborhood Code 005, Actual Use 039, Regional District 05

5740-18697 12177 Lougheed Hwy

Section 31, Range 27, Meridian 6, Land District 59, Township 4, Manual Class Code 1613, Percentage Deviation 00, Neighborhood Code 002, Actual Use 037, Regional District 05, Mobile Home Registry #31057

PURSUANT TO SECTION 403(1) of the Local Government Act, Monday the 28th day of September, 2015, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Hall, Agassiz, BC at the hour of 10:00 AM (in the forenoon), the Collector shall offer for sale by public auction each and every parcel of real property upon which any of the taxes are delinquent.

Note: The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Purchase Tax Act on the fair market value of the property.

Payment must be made by Cash, Certifi ed Cheque, Money Order or Bank Draft and must be paid to the collector upon acceptance of the bid.

The Upset Price includes all taxes owing plus administration fees and Land Titles charges.

YOU MUST HAVE FUNDS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION.THE PURCHASER MAY NOT LEAVE THE SALE ROOM TO OBTAIN FUNDS.ABSOLUTELY NO INTERAC PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.NOTE: ALL PROPERTIES ARE SUBJECT TO A ONE (1) YEAR REDEMPTION PERIOD.

Emil Anderson Maintenance has openings for A HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

Emil Anderson Maintenance Co has an immediate opening for a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic at our Hope Repair Facility. Your duties will be to assist

with the service, repair, and overhaul of a varied fl eet of highway maintenance equipment. Preference

will be given to the person who possesses a Class 3 drivers licence c/w air endorsement and also a

Commercial Vehicle Inspection certifi cation. The ideal candidate should reside in the greater Hope area, or be willing to relocate. This is a long term employment opportunity that offers excellent Union wages and a

comprehensive benefi ts package.Please email your resume and cover letter to:

[email protected].

Closing date: September 25, 2015

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HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

MECHANICS WANTEDCareer Need a lift?

Are you looking to work for a stable company?

As a leader in Western Canada’s material handling industry, Arpac is seeking an experienced Mechanic (with a Journeyperson ticket in either Automotive/ Heavy Duty Mechanics) for our Delta location.

We offer a competitive compensation package (including Competitive Wages, RRSP Program,

Extended Health Benefits, and a Company Vehicle).

Find out more about this exciting opportunity by visiting http://www.arpac.ca or apply to: [email protected] or fax 604-940-4082.

Vantage Way

Pressroom Helpers/StackersWe have several openings for Press Helpers/Stackers at our Delta location.

Preference given to those with experience in this fi eld, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours/3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours/4 shifts per week. Must be willing to work nights and weekends. References required. Starting wage is $14.31/hr.

Interested applicants should email their resume and references to Linda Wischoff at:[email protected]

Competition closes: October 7, 2015We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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7979 Vantage Way, Delta, V4G 1A6

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with CanadaÍs top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1.800.466.1535www.canscribe.com [email protected].

START A NEW CAREER in Graph-ic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Edu-cation or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIP-MENT OPERATOR SCHOOL.

NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options.

SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

FLAG PEOPLE. Must be Cert & have car. Full-Time. Med/Dental $15-$21 p/hr post Probation. Pls send resume to [email protected] or visit bcroadsafe.com

. HIRING FLAGGERS. Must be certifi ed! $15-$18/hr. 604-575-3944

BUSY Delta based restoration com-pany is now hiring. We will be look-ing at people with or without experi-ence. Also looking for experienced carpet cleaners and asbestos abatement experience. Driver’s li-cense and the willingness to work over-time is a must send resume to [email protected]

INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Experience in moulding, millwork, doors and interior fi nishing detail required. Full-time Mon to-Fri.

We offer Competitive wages & health benefi ts after 3 months.

Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: [email protected]

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

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

LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted

Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

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

NEED A LOAN? Own Property? Have Bad Credit? We can help! Call toll free 1 866 405 1228 www.fi rstandsecondmortgages.ca.

Honest, dependable woman with lots of experience, available for housework, laundry or meal prep. If interested please call:1-250-470-2319. avail. immed.

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

VECTOR RENO’S Specializing in all interior & exterior

home renovations & additions. Call 604-690-3327

.Dan Knoke Trucking 1-888-794-3388

1 As in movers we trust. Same day moves & deliveries. Reliable Hon-est Movers. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

www.paintspecial.com 778-322-2378 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.

NORTH STARS PAINTINGwww.northstars-painting.com

AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE!

778.344.1069

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

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

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

604-792-8055 / 854-8055

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

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

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

BIGGEST Restaurant Equip-ment Auction In Canadian His-tory! Kwik Auctions 2 Day Sale. Sept 14/15 - www.Kwi-kAuctions.com - Online Bid-ding Available Via Bidspotter!

Mehu Llisa Steam Juicer -Made in Finland. Asking price $75 Call: 604-491-4102


109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

130 HELP WANTED

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL


109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

115 EDUCATION

130 HELP WANTED

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL


115 EDUCATION

130 HELP WANTED

138 LABOURERS

156 SALES

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

236 CLEANING SERVICES


283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

300 LANDSCAPING


320 MOVING & STORAGE

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

338 PLUMBING


362 SECURITY/ALARM SYSTEMS

378 VACUUMS

PETS

477 PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

509 AUCTIONS

523 UNDER $100

For your classifi eds needsCall Tanya

604-796-4300

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TAX SALE NOTICETAKE NOTICE that the following property and improvements will be sold for taxes by public auction on Monday, September 28,

2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., unless the

delinquent taxes with interest are sooner paid.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION CIVIC ADDRESS UPSET PRICE

Lot 33, Plan 35160, Section 12

Township 4, Range 29, Meridian W6

New Westminster Land District

PID #007-173-211

431 Emerald Avenue $9,726.07

Lot 62,, Plan 38836, Section 13



PID #008-540-055

489 Naismith Avenue $10,842.61




PID #000-651-800

539 Naismith Avenue $7,661.37

ST Lot 1, Plan EPS951, Section 13



PID #028-962-478

1 – 298 Lillooet Avenue $25,341.12




PID #028-962-486





PID #028-962-494





PID #028-962-508





PID #028-962-516





PID #028-962-524





PID #028-962-541





PID #028-962-559





PID #028-962-567





PID #028-962-583





PID #028-962-605





PID #028-962-613





PID #028-962-630


ST Lot 18 Plan EPS951, Section 13



PID #028-962-648

18– 298 Lillooet Avenue $14,559.64




PID #028-962-656





PID #028-962-664





PID #028-962-681


ST Lot 1, Plan NWS1142, Section 13



PID #001-656-953


ST Lot 45, Plan LMS2460, Section 13



PID #023-477-555

314 – 328 Esplanade Avenue $5,102.74




PID #007-980-337

728 Hot Springs Road $4,786.48




PID #003-475-328

616 McCombs Drive $9,259.97

The highest bidder above the upset price or, if there is no bid above the upset price, the bidder at the upset price shall be declared

the purchaser. Where there is no bid equal to the upset price, or no bid, the Municipality shall be declared the purchaser. Purchase

of a Tax Sale property is subject to tax under the Property Purchase Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. When the

Village notifies the Registrar of Titles to effect the transfer of title on the expiration of the redemption period, property purchase tax

will be applicable. Payment must be made by cash, Interac, certified cheque or money order and must be paid to the Collector upon

acceptance of the bid.

This is the first (1st) of two (2) notices.

Dale Courtice, CPA, CGA

Municipal Collector

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

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

Spacious and bright new condo quality

1 bdrm...$650 and 2 bdrm...$800/m

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

conveniences, down town. Available now.

Call 604-703-3405

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

526A $499 & UNDER

Chipper Shredder MTD, Sears Se-ries 450+460. Only used 25hrs. Blades resharpened & oil changed. $500 or OBO Call: 604-491-4102

560 MISC. FOR SALE

For Sale: Dinning room set (Table, 6 chairs & China Cabinet), Chesterfi eld, Rocking Chair, Computer Table and Dinner Service. Call: 604-796-2998

For Sale:Ovations Guitar serial#:3113541model#: CC026. Price:$250Larrivee Guitar serial#:19285-09Price: $1500A Crate of Songbooks from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s & 80’s (Country, Rock, Folk, Blues). Price: $200Miller-MaxStar 140 STR Tigg Welder in case. Used once. Price: $600Industrial Sewing Machine Consew 146RS - Straight & zigzag stitch, walking foot. Made in Japan. Price:$1200. Call: 604-997-2374

STEEL BUILDINGS... “SUMMER MADNESS SALE!” All Buildings, All Models. You’ll think we’ve gone MAD DEALS. Call Now and get your DEAL. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca.

563 MISC. WANTED

BUYING stamps. Paying top prices as I am NOT a dealer. Perfect op-portunity to convert what you have for CASH. [email protected] or call 604-506-1372

Have Unwanted Firearms?Have unwanted or inherited fi rearms in your possession?Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally?Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them.Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland fi rearms community since 1973.We are a government licensedfi rearms business with fully certifi ed verifi ers, armorers and appraisers.

Call today to set up anappointment 604-467-9232 Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

RENTALS

703 ACREAGE

WANTED: Acreage to rent. Grass-land preferred. 4 , 5 , 10 acres or more. Call 604-795-0150

730 MISC. FOR RENT

Needed for Rent: Secure Covered Garage for sport car in the Agassiz and Harrison Hot Spring area.Call: 604-491-6380

736 HOMES FOR RENTAgassiz- 1/2 duplex for rent. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. N/P, N/S. DD + ref req’d. $1100/mo + util. Avail. to Rent. call: 604-845-2705

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

742 PASTURE

Pasture Needed Wanted to rent 5 to 10 acres & a care taker for horses. Rental to in-clude daily feeding. All food & hay is provided. Pls. call 604-795-0150

747 RV PADS

Rosedale. RV PADS available. $435/month. Water and sewer incl. Hydro metered, and cable/wifi available $$. Laun-dry facilities onsite. Wash-rooms open year round. RV storage @ $75/mo available. Call 604-794-7361

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

pick a part

TRANSPORTATION

851 TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALESAbbotsford

30255 Cedar LaneDL# 31038 604-855-0666

2005 DODGE NEON, auto 4 dr sedan, a/c. STK#701. $1,995.2003 HONDA CIVIC, auto 4 dr sedan loaded STK#666. $4,9002004 ACURA EL 1.7 4dr sedan leather, sunroof, loaded, Only this week! STK#724. $5,900.2005 NISSAN ALTIMA, auto, fully loaded, 4 dr, sedan.STK#699. Only! $5,900.2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900.2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, au-to, loaded. This week only! STK#710. $6,900.2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, au-to, loaded. STK#672. $6,900.2009 FORD FOCUS 4dr,sedan loaded, auto STK#687 $6,900.2008 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, loaded. STK#691. $7,900.2009 NISSAN ALTIMA, 4 dr, sedan, fully loaded, auto. STK#697. $7,900.2007 PONTIAC TORRENT 4 dr, AWD, fully loaded, only 99K kms. STK#657 $9,900.2008 HONDA CIVIC 2dr auto, s/roof, loaded STK#642 $9,9002011 NISSAN Versa 4dr auto, h/bk, loaded, STK#721 $9,900.2010 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr, sedan, auto, fully loaded, STK# 731. $11,900.2012 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr, sedan, auto, fully loaded, STK#723. $11,900.2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA4 dr, auto, fully loaded. This week only! STK#721 $12,900.2012 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr, auto, loaded, STK#695. $14,900.2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4X4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

33166 South Fraser WayDL# 40083 778-908-5888

2004 MAZDA 3 Auto, 4 dr, Only this wk! STK#673 $4,900.2004 DODGE CARAVAN 7psgr, loaded STK#525 $2,900. 2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, au-to, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900.2003 HONDA ODYSSEY 7psg full load, runs good, Aircared STK#530, $3,900.2002 FORD F150 crew cab 4X4 auto, fully loaded, short box. STK#686 $5,900.2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900.2008 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $9,900.2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900.

Financing Availablewww.keytrackautosales.ca

WAREHOUSE LIENIn the matter of the

Warehouse Lien Act:Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Gary Ward of the last known address of: 606 Central Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 7M1; for un-paid rents totaling $505.13 If this amount is not paid on or be-fore September 30, 2015 the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.

551 GARAGE SALES

Branch #32

Flea Market

Saturday, Sept 26

8 am - 2 pmRefreshments available

Table Rental: $10 please book before Sept 19

For info Ron: 604-796-0823 or Gary: 604-796-1055


Box 70, 7170 Cheam Ave, Agassiz | Tel 604.796.2235 | www.district.kent.bc.ca

COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING SEPTEMBER 2015

AT THE CRCCHOURS OF OPERATIONFall and Winter Hours of Operation:Monday - Friday 6:15 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Saturday & Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fall Fair Weekend Hours of Operation:Friday, September 18 closed at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 19 closed all day.

Agassiz Harrison Early Years

Committee

United Way - Success By 6

Agassiz Harrison Lions Club

Agassiz Agricultural & Horticultural Association

Child Care Resource & Referral - Mission

Agassiz Harrison Early Years Committee

Agassiz-Harrison Community Services - Family Place

Fraser Valley Regional Library - Agassiz Branch

Chris Nowak

Sergei Kojokharev

1st Agassiz Scouts

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 – 7:00 P.M.MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 -7:00 P.M.

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING

Centennial CentreMunicipal Hall

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION – AGASSIZ HARRISON MUSEUMThese five wonderful women (Donna Bell, Ruth Moffet, Carol Chartrand,Kay Olson & Davina Osmond) made our day. We are two old men doing bucket list things. On Sept long week end, Labour Day 2015, these angels tolerated our antics and we thought we should extend our sincere thanks to them for their hospitality and home town genuine fellowship which they gave to us on our visit to your museum. We wanted to stay and marry all of them Just so you know volunteers make or break a village’s reputation. Your girls do a heart warming job.

Chett McLaren Willmington DelawareChester Ferris Mesa AZ

October events include Thanksgiving on October 10 & 11 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Don’t miss our famous Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings! We have visitors that come from as far away as Kamloops and Vancouver for our Roast Turkey special. Dinner includes a beverage and dessert for $19.95 or a half portion for $15.95. Reserve early to guarantee a spot! Our sittings are at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. On site we’ll have themed crafts for the kids and an apple cider pressing demonstration at 1:30 p.m. each day!

THANKSGIVING DINNER

Cheam Retirement VillageRegistration by donation: 9AMRun Start Time: 10AM2km, 5km, 10km walk/run

For more information contact Elinor Bell: [email protected]

TERTERRYFOX.ORG 1 888 836-9786

Sunday Sept 20TH

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RECREATION AT A GLANCEUpcoming Registered Programs PRESCHOOLSporty Tots - September 26Little Kickers - September 26KinderDance - September 29Floor Hockey - October 7 CHILDREN/YOUTHHome Alone - September 26Investigate This! - September 26Hip Hop - September 29Art for Kids - September 30 ADULTCold Process Soap Making - September 24Food Safe - September 26Child Care Emergency First Aid - October 3Cook Like a Chef Series - October 19 Community Tile ProjectSaturday, October 310:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.6” X 6” tile $5012” X 12” Tile $90 Register in advance at the CRCC or by calling 604-796-8891

Police are warning the public of phone scams where a fraudster purports to be a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) representative. The caller pressures the potential victim into paying a non-existent debt. Agassiz RCMP recently received a number of such complaints from local citizens.Police report people are being called by someone claiming to be from the tax agency using coercive and threatening language. The victim is often threatened with court charges, warrant for arrest, or jail.Police say that Canada Revenue Agency will never ask you for information about your passport, health card or driver’s licence. It will also never leave personal information on an answering machine, or ask you to do the same.Police offer the following tips to help prevent you from becoming a victim. Ask yourself the following questions:

• Is there a reason that the CRA may be calling? • Am I confident I know who is asking for the information? • Do I have a tax balance outstanding? • Is the requester asking for information I would not include with my tax return? • Is the requester asking for information I know the CRA already has on file for me?

If you receive such a fraudulent call, hang up and report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. You may contact CRA @ 1-800-959-8281.

FRAUD ALERT

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Agassiz Observer, September 17, 2015