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INSIDE opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 mailbag . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 community . . . . . . . . 14 classieds . . . . . . . . . 16 entertainment. . . . . . . 19 COMEDY NIGHTS Jimmy’s hosts standup night this weekend 19 HARRISON Q&A Council candidates discuss tourism and logging 4 Jessica Peters AGASSIZ OBSERVER Tuesday night's all candidates meeting in the District of Kent gave voters a glimpse into a negative undercurrent that has been building up in the community. Despite a three-year term in which many large projects have been successfully completed, several of the council hopefuls criticized the work of current council and staff, taking shots at the new Community Cultural and Recreation Centre, business friendliness, DCC costs, and the recent decision to spend some extra revenue on a mobile stage. e meeting was hosted by the Harrison-Agassiz Chamber of Commerce, in the Agricultural Hall. About 150 people turned out to listen in, and the discussions started out with introductions of the eight council and two mayoral candidates. en, the Chamber stated that agriculture has been a dominant part of the economy historically, and asked the candidates how they would take specific steps to support local businesses, stimulate business growth and diversify the business economy. Council candidate Ken Vanderhoek had the chance to speak first, and said that council "puts almost no effort into promoting us." Duane Post, running for re- election as councillor, noted that perhaps council could start a business improvement grant to help improve businesses downtown. Darcy Striker, also running for re-election as councillor, said there are a number of things council has been working on, and will continue to look at to stimulate the economy, including improving the parking situation downtown. But Striker also underlined the need for a bigger grocery store, "whether SuperValu expands or someone else comes here." He also urged other businesses to get involved with the Chamber. "ey're an important tool and we need to use them," he said. All incumbents noted that the development cost charges are too high and are currently under review. Mayor John Van Laerhoven noted that the current DCC structure was built in 2004, long before current council's term. In her closing comments, Pranger noted that it was time to "learn from past mistakes." But to the question posed by Chamber, Pranger said "we need to sit down with the business community to find out what they need." Lorne Fisher pointed out that council can't actually give money to businesses, but that it can find ways to make starting a business easier. He noted that they gave agriculture a boost when they supported the Agassiz Farm Fresh market for its first three years of operation. Newcomer Jack Van Dongen said it's "long overdue that the District become business friendly," and said if elected he'd look into ways to be more fiscally responsible. Susan Spaeti, running for council for the first time, spoke about creating partnerships between businesses, and creating interactive maps that could help potential business owners locate the best place to set up shop. Council candidate John Wouda did not attend the meeting, but answered the Chamber question via email, to be read by the moderator. Wouda said "as soon as someone walks in the District door they should Mayoral candidate Ken Schwaerzle speaks during an all candidates meeting for District of Kent council hopefuls on Tuesday night. The event was hosted by the Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce, prior to election day on Nov. 15. JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER Thursday, November 6, 2014 $ 1 office: 604.796.4300 | classifieds: 604.796.4300 | newsline: 604.796.4302 agassizharrisonobserver.com a The Agassiz Harrison Council hopefuls show discontentment Continued on 2 Sutton West Coast Realty Harrison Hot Springs 604-491-1060 [email protected] TheBestDealsinBC.com 4.97 acre building lot situate on Woodside Mountain • Stunning views over the Fraser River and Valley. Fully Serviced with Drilled Well, Septic, Electricity 2 Serviced RV Sites and a 4000 sq.ft. House Pad Prime Building Lot with Subdivision Potential!!! • Gated entrance 4 •Stu $550,000 Your local REAL ESTATE AGENTS Freddy & Linda Marks Listing of the week Visit us at our new location at the Harrison Mall! NOTARIES PUBLIC Real Estate Transfers 604.796.2925 & Lest we forget Remembrance Day November 11

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INSIDEopinion . . . . . . . . . . . .6

mailbag . . . . . . . . . . . .7

community . . . . . . . .14

classi eds . . . . . . . . .16

entertainment . . . . . . .19

COMEDY NIGHTSJimmy’s hosts standup

night this weekend

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HARRISON Q&ACouncil candidates discuss tourism and logging

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Jessica PetersAGASSIZ OBSERVER

Tuesday night's all candidates meeting in the District of Kent gave voters a glimpse into a negative undercurrent that has been building up in the community.

Despite a three-year term in which many large projects have been successfully completed, several of the council hopefuls criticized the work of current council and staff , taking shots at the new Community Cultural and Recreation Centre, business friendliness, DCC costs, and the recent decision to spend some extra revenue on a mobile stage.

Th e meeting was hosted by the Harrison-Agassiz Chamber of Commerce, in the Agricultural Hall. About 150 people turned out to listen in, and the discussions started out with introductions of the eight council and two mayoral candidates.

Th en, the Chamber stated that agriculture has been a dominant part of the economy historically, and asked the candidates how they would take specifi c steps to support local businesses, stimulate business growth and diversify the business economy.

Council candidate Ken Vanderhoek had the chance to speak fi rst, and said that council "puts almost no eff ort into promoting us."

Duane Post, running for re-election as councillor, noted that perhaps council could start a business improvement grant to help improve businesses downtown. Darcy Striker, also running for re-election as councillor, said there are a number of things council has been working on, and will continue to look at to stimulate the economy, including improving the parking situation downtown.

But Striker also underlined the need

for a bigger grocery store, "whether SuperValu expands or someone else comes here."

He also urged other businesses to get involved with the Chamber.

"Th ey're an important tool and we need to use them," he said. All incumbents noted that the development cost charges are too high and are currently under review. Mayor John Van Laerhoven noted that the current DCC structure was built in 2004, long before current council's term.

In her closing comments, Pranger noted that it was time to "learn from past mistakes."

But to the question posed by Chamber, Pranger said "we need to sit down with the business community to fi nd out what they need."

Lorne Fisher pointed out that council can't actually give money to businesses, but that it can fi nd ways

to make starting a business easier. He noted that they gave agriculture a boost when they supported the Agassiz Farm Fresh market for its fi rst three years of operation.

Newcomer Jack Van Dongen said it's "long overdue that the District become business friendly," and said if elected he'd look into ways to be more fi scally responsible.

Susan Spaeti, running for council for the fi rst time, spoke about creating partnerships between businesses, and creating interactive maps that could help potential business owners locate the best place to set up shop.

Council candidate John Wouda did not attend the meeting, but answered the Chamber question via email, to be read by the moderator.

Wouda said "as soon as someone walks in the District door they should

Mayoral candidate Ken Schwaerzle speaks during an all candidates meeting for District of Kent council hopefuls on Tuesday night. The event was hosted by the Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce, prior to election day on Nov. 15. JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

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Gymnasium needs supportreceive VIP treatment and support" from staff .

Mayoral candidate Ken Schwaerzle alluded to "red tape" and too many bylaws that he said are driving away potential businesses. He said that a local business celebrating 75 years was told to take down their sign recently. Th at business is Pioneer Motors, city staff confi rmed with the Observer. A bylaw offi cer did visit to inform them of the sign bylaw process, but the action by the bylaw offi cer was based on complaints by other local business owners.

Finally, current mayor John Van Laerhoven spoke to the Chamber question, stating that one of the most important part of a business succeeding is that people support them.

"We can't bring business to town without people," he stated. "Businesses will not come here if we can't provide them with customers… the community has to get on board."

Van Laerhoven also noted that if businesses get a tax break, the "shortfall" lands in the hands of residential taxpayers.

Fitness centre During the open question period,

Rose Tustian asked the incumbent councillors to explain what the process was behind the decision to build an expansion to the fi tness centre.

Van Laerhoven said the decision was based on the Community Needs Assessment done many years ago.

"It was a long and thoughtful process," he said, that had the support of the community. Tustian, a school board trustee running for election, noted in her question that there are six school gymnasiums that could be used for programs.

Many candidates disagreed with Tustian, stating that they had scrambled for years to provide decent programing for the community, without much success.

"Th e time of day the gym gets used is the same time of day the school gyms are being used, and the school gyms have to be there for the schools," Van Laerhoven said.

Fisher, a school trustee himself for 15 years, said organizing programs in school gyms was "always a hassle."

Striker said past employee Stephanie Key had a knack for organizing the programs, but eventually people were complaining about inconsistent programs, and as people stopped signing up, programs were oft en cancelled.

Th at has led to a community that goes elsewhere for recreation, either to Rosedale Community School or centres in Chilliwack. Th e gymnasium is an attempt to provide recreation locally, Striker underlined.

Spaeti took the question as an opportunity to encourage people to contact the recreation department about programs they want, and to register at them.

However, not all candidates are in favour of the gymnasium. Schwaerzle said the community had a perfectly good gymnasium

with the Ag-Rec Centre. Prangersaid the question should have goneto referendum, and Van Dongencalled it "just another big expensethat burdens the taxpayer."

"It's nice to have it but can weaff ord it?" he asked.

Th e expansion project had aprice tag of just over $1 million, and$750,000 came from a grant fromthe province in 2012. A fundraisingcommittee helped fi nd funds tocomplete the project, which drew theattention of the Canucks' Sedin twins.

Mobile stage A few candidates voiced their

displeasure with the recent decisionto purchase a mobile stage fromthe revenue earned by the fi lmingof Wayward Pines downtown.Th e money was earmarked inSeptember to be spent on projectsthat help promote culture. One ofthe items the community askedfor in the Community NeedsAssessment was a community stageto promote arts and culture.

When the purchase decision wasreported in this newspaper, theDistrict of Kent received backlashfor it. At the next council meeting,Van Laerhoven made a motion torescind that decision and invited thecommunity to help decide how therevenue would be best spent.

Th e funds, which are not fromtax revenue but from fees andpayments from Wayward Pines,have now not been spent. A publicmeeting to garner feedback wasto be held Nov. 5, aft er press time.Th at meeting was advertised andreported on in a previous Observer.

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RCMP are looking for leads in a bizarre and brazen home invasion Th ursday morning.

Five people stormed a house in the 52000 block of Yale Road East, slightly west of the roundabout located at Highway 9 and Yale Road.

Th e only occupant in the residence was able to escape and get help from a neighbour; she was not injured during the altercation with the suspects.

“Th e occupants are not known to the police and we are trying to determine the motivation behind this home invasion,” said Const. Ashley St. Germaine.

Police are asking for the public’s help.“If anyone saw anything out of the ordinary, we want

to hear from you,”   St. Germaine said. “What could seem to be an insignifi cant detail could prove to be very important in this investigation.”  It is believed that the suspects were in a smaller vehicle between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., later fl eeing from the scene.  Agassiz RCMP Serious Crimes Unit continues to investigate this incident with the assistance of the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Services and Lower Mainland Integrated Forensic Identifi cation Section.

Further information will be released when available.  Anyone with any information that would assist the RCMP in this investigation, is “strongly urged” to contact Agassiz RCMP at 604-796-2211.  Information can also be provided anonymously. Contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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It's a good year to get a shot of infl uenza vac-cine early, says Provincial Health Offi cer Dr. Perry Kendall.

"We're already start-ing to see some infl uenza activity around the prov-ince, which suggests that this fl u season may be coming earlier than past fl u seasons," Kendall said this week.

Kendall joined Health Minister Terry Lake and other MLAs who rolled up their sleeves to receive their annual fl u shots at the B.C. legislature.

Lake said fl u vaccina-tion is on the upswing in B.C., with last year setting a record for doses of vac-cine administered. Th at includes 76 per cent of health care workers, who are now required to get vaccinated or wear a mask in patient care areas dur-ing the winter fl u season.

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HHS candidates weigh pros and cons of logging

As election day draws closer, many voters are wondering who they will elect to lead them over the next four year term.

Th e Observer posed some questions to the Harrison Hot Springs

candidates via email, and the following are their responses. Th e candidates are listed in alphabetical order, with the position they are running for indicated aft er their name. Not all candidates responded to the questions. Council candidate Leslie Ghezesan did not respond to the request.

More questions and answers are available on our website, www.agassizharrisonobserver.com, under the Election 2014 tab

Should council be working harder to protect the s u r r o u n d i n g forests and parks from industrial d e v e l o p m e n t ,

including logging and run of river power project? Or are these necessary operations?

John Allen (Mayoral candidate):

Of course they should. Th e forests are our backyard and the backdrop to our tourism industry. Th ere are Visual Quality Objectives ( VQOs) in place which are supposed to protect our views but the Village   doesn’t know how to use them. I used them in protecting Echo Island. So we now have unnecessary clearcuts spoiling the scenery in every direction. But this council has made us look like foolish hypocrites if we try to talk about tree preservation because they have approved the clearcutting of our own park reserves. Just look at the hillside at the end of Lillooet Ave.

John Buckley (Council candidate, incumbent):

I do agree that council should be very aware of what is happening in our surroundings.   As an example we as a council sent a letter to the Minister regarding the proposed boundary changes of Sasquatch park for the purpose of logging. It is not that we don't approve of logging, we simply are not in favour of adjusting the boundaries on a class “A" provincial park.

Leo Facio (Mayoral candidate, incumbent):

E n v i r o n m e n t a l issues when brought to councils attention, are followed up and if we fell that it would aff ect the views of the village, or if forest practice such as the boundary adjustment to Sasquatch park we deal with the agency in the Provincial government, and voice our concerns, or meet with there staff . Th e run of the river projects are provided they meet all environmental procedure,   and that the traffi c coming through the Village is kept at a reasonable number, we are pretty limited on control. To my knowledge there have not been any major issues with these projects.

John Hansen (Council candidate):

I believe every project should be evaluated individually for its merits. Logging and run of river projects are very diff erent as are gravel pits, resort lodges, etc. All intrude on our forests to varying degrees and some provide good long term benefi ts such as clean energy from a run of river power plant and employment and tax money in the case of logging. However some are more destructive to the environment in the case of logging and each area or project should be examined to determine whether the cost to the environment is worth it. With respect to any industrial activity in parks, I am totally against it. If we allow our parks to be eroded

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I would like to hear your thoughts! [email protected]

ELECTSylvia Pranger for Councillor

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Projects should be evaluated on own meritsNews

piecemeal by industrial activity, pretty soon there will be nothing left for future generations.

Ray Hooper (Council candidate) :

Each operation needs to be assessed on its own merits. Some will receive approval to proceed under supervision and others where the impact would be disastrous to the forest/parks and not benefi t any local group and is solely for the profi t of big business then the council should make a determined stand to stop this type of work.

Allan Jackson (Council candidate, incumbent):

Council should keep the pressure on the Provincial Government to protect the 200 acres of Crown Land in Harrison. Th rough the Fraser Valley Regional District we hope to have this land designated as a Regional Park very soon. Unfortunately the Run of the River Projects are Provincial matters, however we must try to stop any development or logging in our Provincial Parks.     

Zoltan Kiss (Mayoral candidate):

Logging has always been an important industry in British Columbia. Run of river power projects are clean renewable energy initiatives that provide much needed power and industry to isolated communities, as well as adding to the BC Hydro power grid. Th erefore, I believe these are necessary operations. However, Council should be working diligently to protect the surrounding forests and parks from industrial development that directly impacts the beauty and ambiance of our Village. Aft er all, tourism is our main industry. And, we have to ask the most important question...why did we as residents, move here in the fi rst place?

Terry Mitchell (Council candidate):

Yes , they should work harder   -   particularly within and areas surrounding our community.

Samantha Piper (Council candidate):

Yes, and we as a community should be working together to ensure that the beauty and environment is sustained not only in the Village area, but the

surrounding areas as well.  Keeping in mind the history logging has had in our community, we must not lose sight of the fact that some of our residents make their living from the renewable resource.   B.C.'s sustainable forest management is w o r l d - r e n o w n e d and safeguarding a sustainable timber supply is a reported top priority for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.   We must ensure that our community remains viable by balancing the needs of the Village and our surrounding communities; this can only be accomplished by responsible leadership.  

Sonja Reyerse (Council candidate, incumbent):

It is important that residents understand that Harrison Hot Springs only has direct responsibility over what takes place within our municipal boundaries.

Th at said Council does have a responsibility to speak up on issues that aff ect our region.   A prime example is the position that Council took recently against the boundary adjustment that was being pursued in Sasquatch Park.   Sasquatch Park actually sits

surrounded by the District of Kent but it was Harrison Hot Springs Council that passed a resolution and sent a letter to the Minister responsible stating that we were absolutely against a

boundary adjustment that would allow logging.

Ed Wood (Council candidate):

Growth is a fact of life with change how ever I will not lose

sight of our natural beauties that surround us. Logging should not happen in this area and run of the river power projects are a good use of the river's power but must not aff ect the environment.

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VICTORIA – Th e climate debate, which all left -thinking people insist is over, has erupted in the B.C. leg-islature over our nascent liquefi ed natural gas industry.

Chilliwack-Hope B.C. Liberal MLA Laurie Th roness heated things up by announcing that he’s “agnos-tic” on the subject of human-caused global warming. Th e religious ter-minology is intentional, he said, because this is how climate change is currently discussed – deniers, be-lievers and so on.

Th roness mentioned the infl ated elephant in the room, 18 years with little or no average global surface temperature rise, even as green-

house gas emissions keep rising around the world.

Needless to say, Green Party MLA and climate scientist Andrew Weav-er was aghast at this heresy. And NDP MLAs lined up behind former Sierra Club high priest George Hey-man to ridicule Th roness, inadver-tently proving his point about their rather nasty religious zeal.

I’m also skeptical on global warm-ing, as regular readers will know, and so are many voting adults in Canada and elsewhere. And I agree with Th roness’ main point that B.C. shouldn’t sacrifi ce its energy econo-my while the jury is still out.

Most politicians who presume to decide the fate of this vital and threatened industry have at best vis-ited a well or plant site, and media information about the industry is oft en from questionable protesters. So today I’d like to provide some

background on the natural gas in-dustry, as someone who grew up with it and worked in it in north-eastern B.C. 

Natural gas is mostly methane, the main ingredient in farts. It is many times more potent than car-bon dioxide as a heat-trapping gas in the atmosphere, which is one reason it is oft en fl ared rather than vented if it isn’t captured for use as fuel.

Raw natural gas may contain car-bon dioxide, a key plant food and component of exhaled breath that has been rebranded as pollution. Gas from the Horn River Basin, one of B.C.’s largest deep shale forma-tions, contains 10 per cent or more CO2, more than conventional gas.

B.C.’s most lucrative gas fi eld is the Montney shale around Fort St. John, which contains nearly CO2-free gas as well as light petroleum

liquids.(Th is is similar to the Bakken

shale in North Dakota, where American roughnecks continue to burn off vast amounts of gas to get at the more valuable light liquids. Oddly, President Barack Obama and former Canadian singer Neil Young don’t notice this.)

Weaver and the NDP are correct in their main objection, which is that the B.C. government’s new lim-its on CO2 from LNG production are a sham. As much as 70 per cent of the total greenhouse gas emis-sions from the gas industry occur before the LNG stage, which is the only thing the new rules regulate.

CO2 that comes up with gas is ex-tracted and vented. A government-subsidized pilot project to capture and store CO2 at Spectra Energy’s operations at Fort Nelson seems to be going nowhere. Restricting

LNG-related emissions is mostly a cosmetic gesture.

Environment Minister Mary Po-lak correctly notes that gas produc-ers pay carbon tax. Yes, but only on the fuel they use, not “process emis-sions” such as fl aring. Big LNG pro-ponents plan to burn more gas to compress and cool LNG, and their greenhouse gas emissions beyond a certain limit will force them to buy carbon off sets or pay into a technol-ogy fund.

If LNG investment isn’t scared away by protests and piled-on taxes, it surely means B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets are history. Th e question now is how much that actually matters.

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

Hot gases spew from legislature

Pay attention alwaysTo say that voting is one of the most important democratic rights a person can

undertake is an understatement. But it's not the only one. Voting does give one a sense that they've contributed

to society, and to their community. But it's just one small step toward creating the community you hope to live in.

We are being inundated with election news, information on where and why to vote, pleas from candidates, rhetoric, promises, bold statements, and even fabrications of the truth. It can be overwhelming, and hard to sift through.

But the last few weeks has provided ample opportunity to get to know your candidates. And once Nov. 15 comes and goes, people across the province are going to have to be happy with their choices. But our duty to uphold democracy doesn't end in the voting booth.

Local council meetings are open to the public. And believe it when we say, local governments are hungry for input from their business owners, residents, farmers, visitors, and neighbouring municipalities.

Th e things you tell your municipality, and sometimes the things you neglect to tell them, are used to form policy, plan programming, and direct funding. Th e elected offi cials are making the best decisions they can with the information they have on hand. Th e more voices they hear, the more information they can use.

When candidate aft er candidate, in multiple ridings and school districts, complain that the only time people interact is voting time, they are not speaking in rhetoric at all. Most council meetings in Agassiz draw four people, the press included. Numbers are better in Harrison, but that community's voting turnout is also well above the provincial average. Some open houses bring nothing but staff members and politicians. School board meeting attendance is even more paltry — a fact only made worse when we realize that school board budgets are larger than those of some municipalities.

Still, this area has about 30 candidates vying for the position of serving the community, whether it's in the FVRD, the school board, the Village of Harrison or the District of Kent.

Aft er we vote, and let's get out and do that this time, it would do the community well to pay closer attention to what's really happening around the tables, rather than waiting four years to contribute again.

-Agassiz-Harrison Observer

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Should Harrison reconsider pay parking when a new council is elected?

Here’s how you responded: Yes 48% No 52%

LAST WEEK WE ASKED:

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Intermediate LevelSee answers in Classifi eds.PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

Mayor Van Laerhoven & Council has retained the services of LEES + ASSOCIATES – Landscape Architects and Planners to undertake the assessment of a Parks Acquisition, Improvement and Trail Development Program study. The completed document will provide short and long term direction for managing and developing parks and trails in the District. The process is intended to refl ect the values and needs of the community.

We are seeking your input! We are holding a public open house event on Wednesday, November 12th, 2014 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre (formally the Fitness / Activity Centre at 6660 Pioneer Avenue). We would like to hear your opinion on parks and trails in Kent. This is your opportunity to:

• review existing conditions• discuss current and future needs• discuss key priorities• participate in an interactive mapping

exercise If you cannot attend the open house, please complete an online questionnaire atwww.surveymonkey.com/s/kent_parks_trails,

beginning November 5th, 2014.

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Chilliwack Hospice Society is thrilled announce that the 11th annual November Night Gala raised over $98,000 to help support Hospice programs and services. Th e Casino Royale themed event was held at Th e Squiala Hall on Nov. 1,

and attended by close to 200 people. Guests were entertained throughout the evening with music, song, dance, acrobatic performances, and our emcee and auctioneer Howard Blank. Restaurant 62 served up an outstanding meal and the silent and

spirited live auction contributed tremendously to the success of the event.

Huge thanks to our sponsors, our amazing, hard-working and talented volunteers who put in hundreds of hours, the businesses

and individuals who donated to our silent and live auction, and all the guests who attended in support of Chilliwack Hospice Society.

Liz Lynch Executive Director Chilliwack

Hospice Society

MailbagDefend Canada against Harper's agenda

As we proceed further in this year’s election campaign, it is important to bring up ongoing issues and concerns.  On July 14, 2014 the Mayor and Council of Harrison Hot Springs voted unanimously to not support the proposal for a boundary adjustment in Sasquatch Park  to enable roads to be used for hauling logs out from Moss Lake.  Will the District of Kent follow suit?  Th e timing is important, as the proponents prepare to submit their secondary proposal to the Minister of the Environment this month.

Debbie Hansen

I would like to make a comment about a scene I observed last evening as I was leaving the Royal Canadian Legion, aft er a rousing evening of bingo.

As I was puling out of the parking lot to leave, I observed two young men standing by the cenotaph. My fi rst thought is they must be there for no good deed as it is so close to Halloween. I continued to observe them for a moment as I wasn't sure if they were a couple of the homeless that frequent  the area.

It was absolutely pouring outside and must have been very uncomfortable for these two young men

standing there.I quickly realized that

these boys had laid two cellophane bunches of fl owers on the base of the memorial, and that although they were wearing ordinary clothes, they must be military personnel.

I immediately felt a pang of sadness over my fi rst thoughts that

were quickly changed into a feeling of pride and respect over the dedication of these young men.

Th at one moment in time has made me rethink the feelings and beliefs I have had about our Canadian military for far too long.

I now realize the dedication of all the

men and women who join, their love and devotion to each other, and the sacrifi ces their families sometimes have to make to keep us all

safe in what is becoming a very scary world.

God bless you all. I'm proud.

Donice McNee

Aft er the despicable, cowardly act which took place in Ottawa in which a young life full of promise was cut short by a lone gunman, theories abound as to what could have motivated the killer. I certainly have mine and I`m sure you do as well. But it`s wrong to make snap judgements which may harm this entire country for decades to come.

Th ere was a timely study released by the Pew Research group which showed the

diff erence between Conservative thinkers – and I use the term loosely – and more Liberal thinkers. And that diff erence is that Conservative-minded people rely more on propaganda through outlets like Fox News than do more Liberal-minded people who are willing to take the time to learn the facts and deal with reality.

Neo-con Harper has already turned the murder of the young corporal into a political

action as he has already said that the attack was ISIS-like, which it surely was not. But what better way to silence his critics and promote his fi ght against ISIS.

To truly honour Corporal Cirillo, people who deal in reality not propaganda must stand up to Harper and stop the neo-cons from using this tragedy to further erode civil liberties in this country. Harper will try to turn this needless death to his advantage

in order to further dismantle our Liberal democracy.

Corporal Cirillo died defending Canada, we shame his legacy if we fail to defend Canada against Harper`s agenda which has already done far more damage to our country than a lone gunman could do.

Rest in Peace, Corporal Cirillo.Robert T. Rock

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THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF KENT

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Kent that an election by voting is necessary to elect One (1) Mayor, Four (4) Councillors, and Three (3) School Trustees and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Mayor – One (1) to be elected Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence

SCHWAERZLE KEN District of Kent VAN LAERHOVEN JOHN District of Kent

Councillor – Four (4) to be elected Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence

FISHER LORNE District of Kent POST DUANE District of Kent PRANGER SYLVIA District of Kent SPAETI SUSAN District of Kent STRIKER DARCY District of Kent VANDERHOEK KEN District of Kent VAN DONGEN JACK District of Kent WOUDA JOHN District of Kent

School Trustee – Three (3) to be elected Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence

FERGUSON CINDY District of Kent OCHOA LEAH District of Kent WARREN MARILYN District of Kent DELCOURT FIONA District of Kent TUSTIAN ROSE District of Kent JOHNSTONE RON District of Kent

GENERAL VOTING DAY to elect One (1) Mayor, Four (4) Councillors, and Three (3) School Trustees will be open to qualifi ed electors of the District of Kent.

Saturday, November 15, 2014 8:00 am and 8:00 pmAgassiz Agricultural Hall6800 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, BC

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES

Saturday, November 8, 201410:00 am to 5:00 pmHarrison Mills Community Hall1995 School Road, Harrison Mills, BC

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY

One mobile poll will be open to QUALIFIED RESIDENTS, OF THE FOLLOWING PLACES ONLY, on Friday, November 14, 2014 at the following locations and times:

Hazelnut Grove, 2008 McCaffrey Road (9:30 am to 10:30 am)

Dogwood Manor, 7284 Morrow Road (11:00 am to 12:00 pm)

Glenwood Care Centre/Logan Manor, 1458 Glenwood Drive (1:00 pm to 2:30 pm)

Cheam Village, 1525 McKay Crescent (3:00 pm to 4:30 pm)

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all 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• Canadian citizen• resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately preceding voting day • resident or registered owner of real property in the District of Kent for at least 30 days

immediately preceding voting day, and• not otherwise disqualifi ed by law from voting.

Resident electors will also be required to produce two (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.

Non-resident property electors must produce two (2) pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a sig-nature) to prove identity, and proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.

Acceptable Types of Identifi cation include:

BC Drivers LicenseSocial Insurance NumberICBC Vehicle Insurance DocumentsBC Identifi cation CardBC Care Card or Gold Care CardCitizenship CardCredit CardUtility BillProperty Tax Notice

If you require further information, please contact the District of Kent Municipal Offi ce at 604-796-2235 or [email protected]

Bev KennedyChief Election Offi cer

• I bring over 16 years experience as a parent volunteer within the public school system at the local, district and provincial levels.

• My decisions come from honesty, integrity and experience.

• The entire school community working together is how we can keep students engaged and focused and on track to graduate.

Authorized by Fiona Delcourt, financial agent, 604-316-5766

FionaDelcourt

for School Trustee

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Re-Elect ROSE TUSTIAN

School Trustee

Putting Kids First!

Authorized by Terri Watson, Financial Agent 604.869.9774

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Advance Poll November 5th General Poll November 15th

XRay HooperDedicated to dealing with your everyday concerns and questions on afull-time basis

“Residents First”

[email protected] by Ray Hooper fi nancial agent

Working

together

with

students,

educators,

employees

and

families.

VOTE Cindy Fergusonfor School TrusteeAuthorized by Cindy Ferguson, 604-796-0620

Candidates ponder tourism sustainability

Can Harrison sur-vive on tourism alone?

Allen: Yes, but only if we,

the small local busi-nesses, are allowedto run tourism mar-keting again. We, thesmall businesses andresidents who care,have been elbowedaside by people whodo not know or under-stand Harrison’s mar-ket. Tourism Harrisoncosts a lot of moneyand does not help usat all. Generating hugecrowds of day trip-pers does little good,economically , but itlooks impressive in thestatistics. It’s overnightstays which pay thebills but this councilhas set out to destroyour core commercialarea with intrusionsof condos. The waron tourism contin-ues . Council killed ofour hugely successfulWorld Championshipsof Sandsculpture.Then they ruined   thewindsurfing with a ri-diculous breakwaterand  ticked visitors offwith a 30kmh speedtrap on the highway.As for diversity, I havea plan for some verylight industrial andcommercial space, likeWhistler’s FunctionJunction, to attractsome small, clean ar-tisanal manufacturers.

Buckley: I believe it can .

We due not have theluxury of having largetracts of land availablefor industrial develop-ment . Nor do I believethat we would wantthat. What we do haveis a hidden jewel of acommunity surround-ing us with it’s naturalbeauty. By working to-gether with residentsand the business com-munity we will con-tinue to achieve ourgoals and remain sus-tainable.

Facio: We are not geo-

graphically positionedto support industriesin the village. We are atourist resort and havebeen for over a hun-dred years. We have tokeep building on oursuccess.   Tourism is Ibelieve the third larg-est revenue source inthe Province. 

Hansen: I don’t think Harri-

son has any choice butto survive on tourism.We have a very limited

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Future of tourism consideredland area and are at the end of a dead end highway. Both these pretty much preclude any in-dustrial or manufacturing fa-cilities. The only thing left for Harrison is tourism and this is what we must concentrate our efforts and resources on to make it a year round destina-tion that includes the lake, hot springs, specialty shops and outdoor land based activities. We must reinvent ourselves around a common theme and make Harrison even more at-tractive to encourage more people to come and spend their vacation and recreation dollars.

Hooper: No, wherever there is a

beach, water or a nice open space there will always be tour-ist. Tourist need to be serviced and accommodated. Tour-ism alone could not gener-ate enough capital to provide for all the tourists needs such as infrastructure to get to the beach front, washrooms, main-tenance of the tourist area in-cluding garbage clear up, clear-ing the beach after day visitors, grass cutting, street lighting, signage, parking facilities, law enforcement, fire brigade, paramedics, boat launch all of which the residents taxes con-tribute to a large proportion of the above services.

 Jackson: It is not always wise to have

all of your eggs in one basket, it will be necessary for Harrison to diversify it’s tax base by at-tracting new  Clean Sustainable Developments. Tourism will al-ways play a Major role in the Viability and success of Harri-son, and we must continue sup-port and develop new ways and

methods of attracting Tourists to our Beautiful Village.

Kiss: Our main industry is tour-

ism and will most likely remain as such due to our location. We must continue to promote Harrison as a beautiful re-sort community. However, we must diversify, and promote our Village as a great place to live, bring up families, or retire. When our population increas-es, non-tourism based busi-nesses and services will follow. To be sustainable, we must grow our community. We must acquire firm committments from future developers, who have in the past, submitted re-zoning applications to increase the density and value of their land, and then turned around and sold it. When the value of the land is increased, this actu-ally deters future development and works against the goal of increasing our population. I believe we cannot depend on tourism alone as it makes us too vulnerable to downturns in the economy.

Mitchell: Not really - that is why we

need Harrison as a destination residential community .

Piper: Like all communities, a di-

verse economy is a strong econ-omy.   Ideally, we need to look long term at all options and op-portunities.   Currently we are a tourist based municipality; we need to encourage and sup-port the tourism aspect of what Harrison has to offer.  So many opportunities exist, “Green, Marine and Serene” opportuni-ties.  It is essential we capitalize on those and continually pro-

vide action plans, updates and ongoing information to our residents.   We need to look at a Harrison Hot Springs with a “Cruise Ship” mentality:  Qual-ity Service; Memorable Experi-ences; and a Strong Desire to Return.   We need to focus on our strengths, attractions and then collectively look forward to exploring options.

Reyerse: For over 100 years the Har-

rison economy has survived on Tourism.   Given the lim-ited amount of land available in our village, industrial devel-opment does not really make sense.   Tourism and the local businesses that support both tourists and residents can keep Harrison sustainable if we con-tinue to work on broadening the tourist season and support-ing our local businesses.   It’s important to remember that Tourism drives not only ap-proximately 40% of the tax base but also the 2% Hotel Tax related RMI funds that paid for the recent Esplanade improve-ments, new front entrance, beach playground and Harri-son Lake Plaza. The Tourism industry has supported Harri-son since its beginning and can do so for years to come.

Wood: Yes, Harrison can survive

with tourism alone as has been proven by where we are today. This is a beautiful municipality with its natural surroundings and will always be a place of destination.

For more questions and an-swers from these candidates, visit us online at www.agas-sizharrisonobserver.com and click on the Election 2014 tab.

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An All Candidates Meet-ing is being held on Wednes-day, Nov. 12 for Area C of the FVRD.

Th e event is being hosted by ACES and the Harrison Mills Regional Association, and will take place at Harri-son Mills Community Hall at 1995 School Rd, at 7 p.m.

FVRD electoral area direc-tor and school trustee candi-dates are invited to take part, and the public is invited to bring their questions for-ward.

For more information phone 604-826-6803 or email [email protected].

A large boulder blocked Hemlock Valley Road this week, in the avalanche area close to the ski hill. Th e boulder came down on Tuesday, and was blocking access to the Hemlock Valley community and ski hill.

Th e road was expected to be

closed for a few days, accord-ing to a news release from the Hemlock Valley Homeowners Association.

Th e Ministry of Transporta-tion is assessing the situation, but no information was avail-able on the Drive BC website.

Area C candidates

meetingLarge boulder closes road to

Hemlock Valley

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November 11November 11

CEREMONY &SERVICE • 10:00 AMat Agassiz Elementary Secondary School

MARCH TO CENOTAPH • 10:45 am2 MINUTE SILENCE • 11:00 AM

Service: Laying of Wreaths at Vimy Park

LUNCH • Noon - 2:00 pmChili & a bun courtesy of SuperValuHot Dogs courtesy of Scott’s Meats

“Early Bird” Membership draws • 5:00 pm

W.W.I628,726 Canadians served66,573 died and 138,166 wounded2.878 taken Prisoners of War

W.W.II1,031,902 Canadian males &49,927 females served44,927 died & 53,145 wounded8,271 taken Prisoners of War

Korea26,971 Canadians served561 died and 1,558 wounded33 taken Prisoners of War

PeacekeepingOver 120,000 Canadians have served in more than 50 operations from Congo to Cyprus to Cambodia and, more recently, East Timor, Haiti, and Sudan

The Gulf War3,837 Canadians males &237 females served

AfghanistanMore than 40,000 served162 Casualties1,859 wounded

• Royal Canadian Army Cadets.• Financial Support to disabled Veterans.

• The Legion Foundation Veteran support fund.• Bursaries to children and grandchildren of Veterans.

ISIL Iraq 20146 aircraft and 600 support staff deployed in UN sanctioned mission.2 casualties:W/O Patrice Vincent run down by jihadists in Montreal.Cpl Nathan Cirillo gunned down while guarding the National War Memorial.

Thanks to your generous donations the 2013 Poppy Campaign raised over $7,000.This enabled us to support the following:

As well we awarded cash prizes to local school students for their winning entries in the Annual Poster-Essay Contest.

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Saluting those who have served, and

those who presently serve, for their

courage and dedication to a strong and

free Canada. Thank you for protecting

our citizens and our country.

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In Flanders FieldsJohn McCrae (1915)

In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead: Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:To you from failing hands we throwThe torch: be yours to hold it high.If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders fields.

VICTORIA - As Remembrance Day approaches, British Columbians and people all around the globe wear a red felt poppy as a symbol of remembrance for those who gave their lives in the defence of freedom and to show respect to our veterans.

This year, Remembrance Day is especially poignant, as 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the start of the Second World War. As time passes and fewer veterans are with us, it becomes increasingly important to show that we remember their sacrifice. It’s also a time to show respect for those who continue to fight in wars around the world.

Canadians have a long-standing tradition of donning a red poppy during the remembrance period from the last Friday in October until the end of the day on Nov. 11. The poppy is the international symbol of remembrance, and when you wear a poppy, you honour the war dead and help veterans and their families.

Following the shooting in Ottawa of a Canadian military reservist and the fatal hit-and-run of a veteran in Quebec, some Canadians have been requesting to wear a poppy before the campaign launches on Oct. 31. Legions welcome them to show their support early, with many branches having poppies available at their location for those who stop by. However, donations cannot be accepted until the campaign officially begins on Oct. 31.

Since 1921, the Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Campaign has helped provide direct assistance for ex-service people in financial distress, as well as funding for medical appliances and research, home services, care facilities and numerous other purposes.

Is there “poppy etiquette ”?• The poppy should always be

fastened on clothing on the

wearer’s lefthand side, close to the heart. This is also true when the weather is poor and outer garments are necessary. Poppies should not be fastened on hats or other objects.

• Questions have been raised as to the appropriateness of using a Canada flag pin or other similar fastener in the center of the poppy. While it is the opinion of the Legion that the poppy, the sacred symbol of remembrance, should not be defaced in any way, the Legion does recognize that it is better to wear a poppy with a Canadian flag in the centre than not to wear one at all.

• While the poppy is normally removed at the end of the day on Nov. 11, many people now place their poppy at the base of the cenotaph at the end of the Remembrance Day ceremony as a sign of respect to veterans.

The history of the poppy as an emblem of fallen soldiers:• During the Napoleonic Wars,

the poppy drew attention as the flower that bloomed over the graves of fallen soldiers.

• In the 20th century, the poppy again was widely noticed after soils in France and Belgium became rich in lime from rubble during the First World War.

• In 1915, John McCrae, a doctor serving with the

Canadian Forces Artillery, wrote

about this

phenomenon in his famous poem, In Flanders Fields.

• In 1920, Madame Anna Guérin of France visited the United States and met Moina Michael, an American woman who wore a poppy year-round to remember the war dead after reading McCrae’s poem. Madame Guérin then sold handmade poppies around Armistice Day to raise money for poor children in war-torn areas of Europe.

• In 1921, the British Legion adopted the poppy as a symbol of remembrance and sold poppies as part of its British Poppy Day Appeal, which raised money for poor and disabled veterans.

• The same year, Guérin visited Canada and convinced the Great War Veterans Association (predecessor to the Canadian Legion) to adopt the poppy as a symbol of remembrance to aid in fundraising.

• Today, the Poppy Campaign is one of the Royal Canadian Legion’s most important programs with 18 million poppies and 70,000 wreaths, crosses and sprays being distributed across Canada and overseas annually.

Learn More at:B.C./Yukon Royal Canadian Legion: www.legionbcyukon.ca

Veterans Affairs Canada: www.veterans.gc.ca

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WEAR A POPPY

- the international symbol of

remembrance

“When people wear the Poppy in November, it is a universal symbol of respect. What people often don’t realize is that while we are indeed recognizing veterans from long ago battles who fought and gave their lives, there are others who need to see us wear it — modern-day veterans. They are here and so are their families, and they are deserving of our respect. We wear the poppy for them with even more determination, because they continue to make sacrifices day in and day out.”

~ Angus Stanfield president of the Legion in B.C. and Yukon

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November 11November 11

CEREMONY &SERVICE • 10:00 AMat Agassiz Elementary Secondary School

MARCH TO CENOTAPH • 10:45 am2 MINUTE SILENCE • 11:00 AM

Service: Laying of Wreaths at Vimy Park

LUNCH • Noon - 2:00 pmChili & a bun courtesy of SuperValuHot Dogs courtesy of Scott’s Meats

“Early Bird” Membership draws • 5:00 pm

W.W.I628,726 Canadians served66,573 died and 138,166 wounded2.878 taken Prisoners of War

W.W.II1,031,902 Canadian males &49,927 females served44,927 died & 53,145 wounded8,271 taken Prisoners of War

Korea26,971 Canadians served561 died and 1,558 wounded33 taken Prisoners of War

PeacekeepingOver 120,000 Canadians have served in more than 50 operations from Congo to Cyprus to Cambodia and, more recently, East Timor, Haiti, and Sudan

The Gulf War3,837 Canadians males &237 females served

AfghanistanMore than 40,000 served162 Casualties1,859 wounded

• Royal Canadian Army Cadets.• Financial Support to disabled Veterans.

• The Legion Foundation Veteran support fund.• Bursaries to children and grandchildren of Veterans.

ISIL Iraq 20146 aircraft and 600 support staff deployed in UN sanctioned mission.2 casualties:W/O Patrice Vincent run down by jihadists in Montreal.Cpl Nathan Cirillo gunned down while guarding the National War Memorial.

Thanks to your generous donations the 2013 Poppy Campaign raised over $7,000.This enabled us to support the following:

As well we awarded cash prizes to local school students for their winning entries in the Annual Poster-Essay Contest.

REMEMBRANCE DAY EVENT

CANADIAN SERVICE TO PRESERVE OUR FREEDOMS

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those who presently serve, for their

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[email protected]

Thank youfor YOUR service

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In Flanders FieldsJohn McCrae (1915)

In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead: Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:To you from failing hands we throwThe torch: be yours to hold it high.If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders fields.

VICTORIA - As Remembrance Day approaches, British Columbians and people all around the globe wear a red felt poppy as a symbol of remembrance for those who gave their lives in the defence of freedom and to show respect to our veterans.

This year, Remembrance Day is especially poignant, as 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the start of the Second World War. As time passes and fewer veterans are with us, it becomes increasingly important to show that we remember their sacrifice. It’s also a time to show respect for those who continue to fight in wars around the world.

Canadians have a long-standing tradition of donning a red poppy during the remembrance period from the last Friday in October until the end of the day on Nov. 11. The poppy is the international symbol of remembrance, and when you wear a poppy, you honour the war dead and help veterans and their families.

Following the shooting in Ottawa of a Canadian military reservist and the fatal hit-and-run of a veteran in Quebec, some Canadians have been requesting to wear a poppy before the campaign launches on Oct. 31. Legions welcome them to show their support early, with many branches having poppies available at their location for those who stop by. However, donations cannot be accepted until the campaign officially begins on Oct. 31.

Since 1921, the Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Campaign has helped provide direct assistance for ex-service people in financial distress, as well as funding for medical appliances and research, home services, care facilities and numerous other purposes.

Is there “poppy etiquette ”?• The poppy should always be

fastened on clothing on the

wearer’s lefthand side, close to the heart. This is also true when the weather is poor and outer garments are necessary. Poppies should not be fastened on hats or other objects.

• Questions have been raised as to the appropriateness of using a Canada flag pin or other similar fastener in the center of the poppy. While it is the opinion of the Legion that the poppy, the sacred symbol of remembrance, should not be defaced in any way, the Legion does recognize that it is better to wear a poppy with a Canadian flag in the centre than not to wear one at all.

• While the poppy is normally removed at the end of the day on Nov. 11, many people now place their poppy at the base of the cenotaph at the end of the Remembrance Day ceremony as a sign of respect to veterans.

The history of the poppy as an emblem of fallen soldiers:• During the Napoleonic Wars,

the poppy drew attention as the flower that bloomed over the graves of fallen soldiers.

• In the 20th century, the poppy again was widely noticed after soils in France and Belgium became rich in lime from rubble during the First World War.

• In 1915, John McCrae, a doctor serving with the

Canadian Forces Artillery, wrote

about this

phenomenon in his famous poem, In Flanders Fields.

• In 1920, Madame Anna Guérin of France visited the United States and met Moina Michael, an American woman who wore a poppy year-round to remember the war dead after reading McCrae’s poem. Madame Guérin then sold handmade poppies around Armistice Day to raise money for poor children in war-torn areas of Europe.

• In 1921, the British Legion adopted the poppy as a symbol of remembrance and sold poppies as part of its British Poppy Day Appeal, which raised money for poor and disabled veterans.

• The same year, Guérin visited Canada and convinced the Great War Veterans Association (predecessor to the Canadian Legion) to adopt the poppy as a symbol of remembrance to aid in fundraising.

• Today, the Poppy Campaign is one of the Royal Canadian Legion’s most important programs with 18 million poppies and 70,000 wreaths, crosses and sprays being distributed across Canada and overseas annually.

Learn More at:B.C./Yukon Royal Canadian Legion: www.legionbcyukon.ca

Veterans Affairs Canada: www.veterans.gc.ca

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WEAR A POPPY

- the international symbol of

remembrance

“When people wear the Poppy in November, it is a universal symbol of respect. What people often don’t realize is that while we are indeed recognizing veterans from long ago battles who fought and gave their lives, there are others who need to see us wear it — modern-day veterans. They are here and so are their families, and they are deserving of our respect. We wear the poppy for them with even more determination, because they continue to make sacrifices day in and day out.”

~ Angus Stanfield president of the Legion in B.C. and Yukon

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The Agassiz ❖ Harrison

Q&A: Candidates hope to serveWhat one quality

makes you most suited for the role of a com-munity leader?

Allen: Whether starting a

new organisation or joining an established one, I have always ended up in leadership roles. Maybe because I provide that stable, central role, a focal point which others can work around. Diplo-macy and good manners and an understanding of human nature and group dynamics seems to help a lot.   I also seem to be good at crisis manage-ment and people like to know that a cool, capable head is ready to act when needed.  Leadership may come naturally to me, but I have built on that talent with education and training.  

Buckley: I believe that quality is

the ability to listen. On the local level this prin-cipal means that a Coun-cillor must act in the best interests of the commu-nity as a whole. Every decision that I have ever made in my opinion was the the best one for our village.

Facio:Dedicated.

Hansen: I believe my most im-

portant quality is I am a team player. I always listen to all sides of an argument and make de-cisions which will ben-efi t the most number of people. If what the ma-jority wants goes against what I believe to be the best decision, I will ex-press my viewpoint but will support the majority whole heartedly, provid-ed their views are based on sound information and facts.

Hooper:Caring. As a highway

maintenance engineer I was in constant com-munication on a one to one basis with the resi-dents of the municipality that I worked for to solve their everyday problems on mobility issues, cycle routes, disability ac-cess, traffi c calming, safe routes to school, safer neighborhoods and paid parking and had the rep-utation of someone who cared about the residents and listens to all their concerns.

Jackson:Honesty, dedicated,

a decision maker, a real

desire to ensure that our Community is Sustain-able and our Natural Environment is always protected.

Kiss: Above everything else,

I am ETHICAL. With-out ethics, our commu-nity will not have confi -dence in decisions that Council makes. Th eir trust in Council will be diminished. Th is leads to fragmentation of the community, frustration, and general apathy. I am committed to maintain-ing high ethical stan-dards while providing strong team leadership for all issues in Harrison. I believe this is the qual-ity that has been missing in our leadership over many years.

Mitchell:Team player

Piper:My many positive

leadership qualities will make me a well-rounded Councillor. However, above all else, I am a relationship-based indi-vidual.

Th is quality will ben-efi t our community through my commit-ment to a collaborative, professional and ethical approach to all situa-tions.   Th ese qualities will also contribute to a cohesive team while I work towards SMART (Specifi c, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-Based) goals for our community.  

Reyerse:My most important

quality as a Councillor is integrity.  It is important to me that residents can trust that what I say, I will do. Integrity means that I bring an honest, transparent approach to issues with a strong moral compass.   While integrity is key, a second trait that I bring that is nearly as important, is curiosity.   I ask tough questions to make sure that Council is provided a complete picture when making decisions.  Any-one who has sat in the audience during a Coun-cil Meeting knows that I am not afraid to ask dif-fi cult questions and will not rest till I have a com-plete and usable answer to make sure Council makes a fact based ap-propriate decision.

Wood: My years of proven

municipal experience in hands on and manage-

ment positions which upon departing the City of Vancouver receiving recognition from Gen-eral Manager of Business

Planning and Services, Quote: "you brought a discipline and passion to the job that the city had not seen before.”

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I think it was in the late 1980’s when s o m e t h i n g strange hap-pened in H a r r i s o n Hot Springs:  The media came to take a photo of the Mayor at that time - Mr. Parber-ry - in front of the village office.  Why?  Well, their tiny village - it really was tiny then -

had broken the record of the then highest voter’s participation in any other community

election in the Fraser Valley.

It never hap-pened again and Harrison Hot Springs is not alone.  In fact, the gen-eral voter’s p a r t i c ip at i on across the land continues to reach only de-

spicable low numbers.  What do we have to do to change this?

According to an ar-ticle I read recently in   “Globe and Mail” written by colum-nist Stephen  Quinn, a Squamish city council candidate promised the drastic measure to put himself on fire in the middle of the city if the voter turnout there this time sur-passes that of the 2011 election! 

Mind you, the promise was made by Peter Kent, a profes-sional stunt man, a profession which ob-viously allows him to

make such a promise.The question is: 

What could we do to achieve a better voter participation again?  Well, let’s mark our calendars, read the newspaper and get in-formed.  Then, when the day comes, hit the road to the HHS Me-morial Hall where the election officer will be eagerly waiting to help  us cast  our bal-lots.  After this, let’s hope that the best men and women will win!

Luckily, we have quite a number of good candidates to choose from.  For the position of mayor, there are the long time pillars Mr. Allen and Mr. Facio as well as Mr. Kiss who currently serves as a councillor.

For the team ofcouncillors, we willhave to choose fromcurrent incumbentsJohn Buckley, AllenJackson and SonjaReyerse as well asfrom newcomers JohnHansen, Ray Hooper,Terry Mitchell, Sa-mantha Piper and EdWood. These peoplebring a great diver-sity of experience tothe job that will servethe village well.  Thereare lots of of insights,foresights and vi-sions for the futureto choose from.  Ourtask is to choose andto choose wisely.

And so, on Novem-ber 15 let’s vote, breakthe record and have asay in the future of ourvillage!

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RUTH ALTENDORF

Noticeof Road Closure

Cameron Road between Humphrey Road and McCallum Road will be closed from Monday November 3, 2014 to Friday December 12, 2014 for road re-construction.

The road will be closed Monday to Thursday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm and on Friday between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm. Local traffic will still have access but please expect delays.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding the road closure please contact the District of Kent Engineering Department at 604-796-2235.

The District apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks you for your patience.

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Community Community Corner

www.central365.org

Meeting at theAg Hall

6800 Pioneer Ave.

Agassiz CampusSunday, 10:30 am

Kids’ Ministry

Best RatesSarah

604.796.4301 To advertise in this space

Community EventsSocial Justice Film Festival - Friday, November

7 at 7 pm and Saturday, November 8 at 10 am and

1 pm. Music, fi lms, displays. Lunch at noon $5.00  .

Admission by donation. Agassiz United Church. FMI

call 604-796-0409

Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Food

Bank Christmas Hamper Registration - In

order to secure a Food Bank Christmas Hamper,

registration is required. The registration deadline is

Wednesday, November 12th. Visit 7086 Cheam Ave.

to register and be sure to bring your BC Identifi cation

for all Household Members and Proof of Household

Income.

St. Anthony of Padua Church’s Annual Agassiz

Fall Bazaar - Saturday, November 15th from

1:30pm to 3:00pm. Afternoon tea, bake sale, door

prizes, raffl e and gift table. 7237 Morrow Road

19th Annual Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival

- Starts November 15th & 16th. Celebrating the

season of the eagles & salmon. Eagle viewing, expert

speakers, nature walking tours and much more. FMI

visit fraservalleybaldeaglefestival.ca

The Agassiz-Harrison Lions Present

Christmas Country Fair - Saturday, November

29th from 10am - 4pm, Agricultural Hall. If you’d like

to be a vendor, please call Joey at 604-796-9951.

Agassiz Christian Reformed Church 7452

Morrow Rd. Sun. at 10 am. Call 604-703-9558

Agassiz United Church 6860 Lougheed

Highway. 604-796-2680 Agassiz United Church

Sunday Service & Sunday School at 10:30 am.

All Saints Anglican Church 6904 #9

Highway, 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.org

The 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

Join Us In Worship

Groups and Activities

FOR SENIORSSeniors 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 604-796-9841Tuesday is Toonie Day Bowling - Agassiz and Harrison seniors are encouraged to come out and join 5 pin bowling every second and last Tuesday of each month starting at 3pm at Chillibowl Lanes, Chilliwack. Car pool available. Call Kay FMI at 604-316-3318

FOR KIDSKidz at the Cross - Harrison Elementary - Thurs. 6 - 7:30 pm Grades 4, 5 & 6 Registration & team leader - Carol Cartmell 604-793-0171 or [email protected] Crafts Games LessonAgassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal education, nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313Preschool Storytime Fridays from 10:15 – 11:00 am - Bring us your babies, your toddlers, your preschoolers. If you are a mom, a dad, a friend, a nana or a banana, come and meet some new friends at Agassiz Library Storytime. Join Crackle the library crow, Pete the Cat and Terrill for storytime fun and super surprises. Refreshments, drop in, free.

Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting Place - Meet

friends, old & new! Parents/caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Weds. & Thurs. 9:30 am - 1 pm 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313Coff ee Break/Story Hour - A weekly Bible Study for ladies & children 0-5. Weds. 9:30 am Agassiz Christian Reformed Church on Morrow Road. FMI call or text 604-997-44841789 The Royal Westminster Regiment Cadet Corps - Westie Army Cadets Training at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 228 - 344 Fort Street Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm. Free for ages 12 - 19. FMI contact Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD at [email protected] or call 604-799-8897

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.

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Adopt a family this ChristmasLooking for a way to

feel the spirit of Christ-mas? Last year, Agassiz-Harrison Community Service provided 139 Christmas Hampers for the community and they are expecting the number to grow.

Help them make a diff erence in the lives of families in need liv-ing in the District of Kent (Agassiz), Har-rison Hot Springs and surrounding area. Th is year, Agassiz-Harrison Community Services (AHCS) invites the community to take part in a new program called Adopt-A-Family. Th is program provides Christmas assistance

and encouragement to families in need.

Christmas has the po-tential to be a very chal-lenging time for parents if they are unable to pro-vide their children with gift s under the tree or a festive Christmas meal. AHCS’ Adopt-A-Family program empowers par-ents to provide a time of celebration for their children by giving them a Christmas Hamper fi lled with food items for Christmas. Parents also have the oppor-tunity to “shop” in our new toy store for a gift for each of their chil-dren.

Th is program is a great way for individu-

als, families, businesses, groups and teams from anywhere in the region to share and give back by becoming a sponsor.

For those who wish to participate, you may donate money to sup-port a family and AHCS will put the Christmas Hamper together on your behalf, or adopt a family

If you choose to adopt a family, you will be matched with a fam-ily and provided with guidelines on how to

put together a Christ-mas Hamper.

Th e Christmas Ham-per Program includes the chance for parents to "shop" for free for their children, at the Christmas store set up by volunteers.

Th e Agassiz-Harri-son Community Ser-vices Adopt-A-Family program provides an opportunity for the community to share in spreading joy. For more information please call 604-796-2585.

Community

Farm Credit Canada's Lang Ellison (right) and Tracy Giltaca came to Agassiz on Oct. 22 to make two funding announce-ments The District of Kent was awarded $25,000 to purchase more equipment for the new Community Recreation and Cultural Centre, and another $10,000 was donated to the Kent-Harrison Joint Emergency Program to purchase much-needed communications equipment.

Funding from FCC

JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

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Darrell &Doreen Price

Cheryl, Brenda, Michael, along with our families, invite you stop by and wish Mom and Dad well on reaching this

amazing milestone!

We are celebrating at the Friendship House

Sunday, November 9, 2014 1:00 – 4:00pm.

We look forward to seeing you! Please no gift s.

50 thththWeddingAnniversaryWeddingAnniversary

January 24th, 1982 to November 11th, 2005

It broke our hearts to lose you,

You did not go alone,

For part of us went with you,

The day God called you home.

Forever missing you......

Love always,

Mom and Dad

and brothers, Bryan, Bradley, Brent

and their families

Blake Andrew Vandale

Forever Flying

KYDD, ALLAN WILLIAMAUGUST 9, 1927 - NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Born in Regina, Saskatchewan on August 9, 1927. Following a short illness, Allan died peacefully on November 2, 2014, after being visited by many members of his loving family.

Allan has now gone to re-join his wife Marj, mother Hannah and father Earl. He will be greatly missed by his children Doug (Jacki), Kevin (Sue) and Shannon, grandchildren Robyn, Darcy, Aaron, Emily, Andrea, Curtis, Jay, and great granddaughter

Juliette. He is also survived by his sister Earla (Larry) Kent of Virden, MB, and by his loving partner Mary McQueen of Winnipeg.

Allan grew up on a farm near Virden, MB, and it was there he met his future wife Marj. They started married life farming the family homestead and lived that life for 12 years.

Allan was captivated by everything that involved airplanes; he began his aviation career as a fl ight instructor at 33 years of age, then became a bush pilot in Prince Rupert, fl ying over the north coast. He moved on to a lengthy career fi ghting forest fi res as a fi re bomber pilot for Conair Aviation. His many other interests included mechanics, carpentry and traveling. Allan enjoyed fl oor curling, playing cards, calling the bingo, and volunteering at the Agassiz Friendship House.

Allan and Marj, his wife of 61 years, travelled through Canada and the US, pulling a trailer, while enjoying the scenery and the folks they met along the way. They spent many years as “snowbirds” in California. Some of Allan’s recent travels include New Zealand, Alaska , the Yukon, and parts of Central Canada.

A truly kind and thoughtful man, Allan was liked by all; he made and kept friends everywhere he went.

Thank you to all his doctors and the staff of the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre where he spent his last few days.

A celebration in honour of Allan will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 2:00 PM at The Friendship House, 7272 Morrow Road, Agassiz, BC.

In lieu of fl owers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

1 ANNIVERSARIES

I wish my wife Doreen much love on our

50th wedding anniversary on Nov 7th, 2014!

It does not seem like we have been married that many years until I look in the mirror!! We have been blessed with three children, Cheryl, Brenda and Mike and four grandchildren, Brenton, Meagan, Larisa and Brandon. We have had many obstacles to overcome over the years but with our love for each other and God’s help, we have made it! With His help we will continue to live a wonderful life...

Love you lots..Darrell

002A CELEBRATIONS

Celebrating 90 years

Betty KorstadCome Celebrate with us!

Saturday, December 13from 2pm - 4pm

at the:Friendship House7272 Morrow Road, Agassiz BC

RSVP: November 26, 2014

phone: 604-888-7657 or email: [email protected]

*Please No Gifts*

1 ANNIVERSARIES

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

6 IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

7 OBITUARIES

Loving Memory ofHERTGERS, Jacob

May 24, 1927 - November 3, 2014

Jacob is survived by his loving wife Sophia, son Cornelis (Geraldine), Daughter Wilma and son Gary (Catherine), fi vegrandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Jacob was predeceased by his son Martin, daughter Jenneken and grandsons James and David. Jacob passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior on November 3, 2014 with family by his side. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday November 7, 2014 at Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church at 9800 McNaught Road in Chilliwack. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to Food for the Hungry Canada. Online condolences may be offered at: www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca

1 ANNIVERSARIES

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 OBITUARIES

SCHAFERBetty

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Mom, Betty Joyce Schafer who peacefully went to sleep on Thursday, October 23, 2014 after suffer-ing a stroke on Sunday, Octo-ber 19, 2014 at Glenwood Manor in Agassiz, BC. Mom was born in Sarnia, Ontario on November 22, 1926. Mom was predeceased by her youngest son, Bobby in 1980 and her loving and devoted husband John Schafer, who passed away six months ago. They were not meant to be apart. Mom will be lovingly missed by sons, Michael (Linda), David (Jane) and daughters Cathy (Les), Liz (Andy) as well as grandchildren Kris, Kyle, Jamie and Callie and great-grandchildren Nathan, Brook-lyn and Mila. Mom was the epitome of selfl essness and forever fretted about the well-being of family and friends. She loved working in the schools as a secretary and maintained lifelong friends from those days. She prided herself on keeping her home in pristine condition and al-ways made sure she was ‘put together’ before any outings. Mom was a classy lady who was happiest when surround-ed by family. We can’t begin to describe the void left by such a warm, loving soul. Her beau-tiful smile and twinkling eyes, never to be forgotten. Mom will be forever missed and always in our hearts. No service by request. In lieu of fl owers, please feel free to make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation.Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at: www.woodlawnfh-mission.comArrangements entrusted to Woodlawn Mission Funeral

Home (604) 826-9548

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

10 CARDS OF THANKS

Thank YouA heartfelt thanks to all our family, friends, coworkers and Community of Harrison Mills for their love, support, kind words, fl owers and cards dur-ing the loss of our mother, Nolly Toenders. Special thanks to doctors and staff at CGH and the Waverly staff for their fabulous care of our mother this past year. We are so grateful.

Ardy, Rose, Ted and Teresa

33 INFORMATION

Annual General MeetingAgassiz Harrison Senior Citizens’ Housing Society

Thursday, November 27, 2014 @ 7pm

At:Bill McLellan Clubhouse2008 McCaffrey RoadAgassiz, BCYour attendance would be appreciated.

5 IN MEMORIAM

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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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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PUBLIC NOTICEZoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1516, 2014

What:Public hearing on proposed District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No.1516, 2014.

When:Please join us at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2014 when Council will be receivinginput from the public on the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment. You can speak inperson at the hearing or by providing a written submission to the Director of DevelopmentServices, District of Kent, PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 [email protected] before 4:00 p.m., November 10, 2014.

Where:The public hearing is to be held in the Centennial Centre of the Municipal Hall, 7170Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC.

What is it?

In general, the proposed changes in the Zoning Bylaw Amendment is to allow at 1447Tranmer Road, seasonal storage of inboard/outboard water crafts within the maximumpermitted unenclosed storage area associated with the maintenance and repair ofinboard/outboard water crafts and farm equipment home occupation.

Need more info?

The bylaw, staff report, and other relevant background material are available for reviewby the public at the reception desk in the District’s Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) from October 30, 2014 toNovember 10, 2014 inclusive. You may also contact Darcey Kohuch, Director ofDevelopment Services at 604-796-2235 for more information.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

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• Guaranteed 40hr. WorkWeek & Overtime

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

115 EDUCATION

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

130 HELP WANTEDCOMMON Exchange Jewellery & Pawn Position available for motivat-ed, retail oriented, bondable indi-viduals that are interested in a re-warding career. We provide on the job Pawnbroker training that covers pawning and buying skills. We offer competitive wages and benefi t plan. Please email resume to:[email protected] or drop off to: Personnel Manager, 10595 King George Blvd., Surrey, BC

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Req: Carpenters, HelpersLabourers, CSO’s/OFA’s

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Offi ce Assistantrequired full time for general bookkeeping duties, custom-er service, and other offi ce related duties. Bookkeeping experience an asset.

Fax resume to: 604-793-9620 or [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

SUSHI KITAMI in Harrison Hot Springs is hiring F/T & P/T staff, in-cluding evenings and weekends. Email cover letter & resume w/refer-ences to: [email protected] No phone calls please.

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

Customer Service CoordinatorReq. for Fuchs Langley. Will take customer calls, emails & faxes, enter orders using SAP, send releases to warehouses,invoicing & expediting of orders. Must be very effi cient, detail oriented, organized, capable of multi-task-ing, and experienced in customer service work & computer entry.

$18.00/hr. Plus Profi t Sharing Bonuses. Mon.-Fri. 40 hrs./wk.

Fax resume: 604-888-1145or e-mail: [email protected]

156 SALES

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Req. for Westcoast Moulding & Millwork, a building product supplier in Surrey. Previous sales experience in related fi eld required. Existing established territory with solid customer base. Training provided to help achieve your full potential.

Excellent RemunerationPackage & Full Benefi ts.

Please e-mail resume: [email protected]

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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260 ELECTRICAL

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287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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320 MOVING & STORAGE

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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338 PLUMBINGBRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7

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362 SECURITY/ALARM SYSTEMS

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

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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!

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PETS

477 PETSCATS 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.

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MINI DACHSHUND PUPPIES born Aug. 30, 2 males, unique smooth coat silver dapple and black & tan piebald, raised by 13 year old girl in 4H dog obediance, well socialized. 1st shots & deworming, $850 (will go toward education fund) 604-820-4827 Mission

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Land Act:

Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown LandTake notice that Stonewater Ventures (No. 168) Ltd. from # 101 – 46172 Fifth Ave, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1M9, has applied to the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), South Coast Natural Resource Region, for a lease for use as a Commercial Marina, situated on Provincial Crown land within District Lots 6478 and 7215, together with unsurveyed foreshore or land covered by water being part of the bed of Harrison Lake, Group 1, New Westminster District, and located adjacent to 6069 Rockwell Drive (District of Kent).

The Lands File for this application is File 0202607. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Offi cer, South Coast Natural Resource Region, MFLNRO at 200-10428 153 Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to December 9, 2014. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations offi ce in the South Coast Natural Resource Region.

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Th e comedy nights continue at Jimmy's Pub in Agassiz. Th is Saturday night (Nov. 8), the pub is bringing in Dylan Rhymer as a headliner.

Rhymer won the People's Champ of Comedy in 2013, and was voted Vancouver's funniest comic.

His credits include Comedy Now, CBC's Th e De-baters, the Bumbershoot Arts Festival, Vancouver

Comedy Festival, and Chigaco Sketchfest. He also performed the character Dick Hackney for the vid-eo game Scarface: Th e World is Yours.

Openers for this show will be Mark Nesbitt and Susan Hansen. Th e evening will be emceed by co-median Richard Th ompson. Th e show starts at about 9 p.m. and tickets are $10.

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Comedian Dylan Rhymer is featured at Jimmy’s Pub Saturday. Photo submitted

Rhymer headlines comedy night

A well known artist is coming to the Ranger Station to share his art, and his knowledge, with local artists and art lovers.

Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas' (mny.ca) wide-ranging artistic practice explores themes of identity, environmentalism and the human condition. Infl uenced by both the tradition of Haida iconography and contemporary Asian visual culture, he has created an artistic practice that crosses diverse cultures, generations, and disciplines.

Yahgulanaas uses art to communicate a world view that, while particular to Haida Gwaii, his ancestral North Pacifi c archipelago, is also relevant to a contemporary and internationally-engaged audience. Working in multiple forms including painting, sculpture and illustrated publications, his artistic practice is acclaimed for its vitality and originality.

He will be showing much of his work and discussing it at a slideshow presentation at the Agassiz Library on Nov. 14. Th e following day he will be leading a Haida Manga workshop

at the Ranger Station Art Gallery. Raised in Delkatla, Haida Gwaii,

Yahgulanaas began working as an artist aft er many decades in the leadership of the Haida Nation's successful campaign to protect its people's indigenous culture and environment. In the past decade, Yahgulanaas' work has been presented in museums across Canada and all over the world, including at international exhibitions in Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Europe. His art works are in numerous public and private collections including the British Museum (London, England), the Vancouver Art Gallery (Vancouver, Canada), the Glenbow Museum (Calgary, Canada) and the Museum of Anthropology (Vancouver, Canada). His large sculptural works are part of the public art collection of the City of Vancouver in Canada. In 2011/2012, Yahgulanaas was the Audain Professor in Contemporary Arts of the Pacifi c Northwest at the University of Victoria.

For more information on the workshop, call 604-796-2723.

East coast music-chameleon Keith Mullins, accompanied by fellow globe trotter guitarist Angelo Spinazzola, will be warming the Fall chill in the intimate Memorial Hall Saturday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. with his distinctly Cape Breton music infused with sunny world rhythms.

"Mullins is an interesting artist who comes to songwriting from a unique perspective,"  says Harrison Festival Society Artistic Director, Andy Hill-lhouse. "His songs are strong and catchy, however his music-making is part of a larger vision that is very com-munity and environment focused."

An award winning singer/song-writer, multi-instrumentalist, music educator and organic farmer, Mullins music speaks to contemporary Cape Breton with richness and authentic-ity. In the tradition of his fellow East Coast songwriters such as cousin Gor-die Sampson and PEI singer Lennie Gallant, with whom he has toured, his songs draw on themes of daily life and community. Th e Cape Breton he represents is rooted, current, and con-nected to the world, as is evident in the reggae and African rhythms of his oft en upbeat and pop-tinged songs. With a focus on groove informed by his years touring as a drummer with

artists such as Paula Cole and Sarah Slean, Mullin's music is oft en joyful, catchy and his themes of the simple life inspire hope. 

Mullins latest album Island Sol was recorded in Cuba, and the luminous title track, co-written with East Coast icon Lennie Gallant, refl ects an ‘is-lander connection’ between his home of Cape Breton and Cuba.

Mullins has been forging musical connections to Cuba with annual vis-its over the last 12 years. Mullins says "Th e amount of people that play music in Cape Breton, per capita, is just so strong and it's the same way in Cuba...with this album, I'm putting together why I connected with that community and culture so much and it's because it's so familiar to me. It's the same thing I grew up with."

"His upbeat music will have you singing along and tapping your feet, taking part in that communal spirit, rooted in a close relationship with the land and sea, that we associate with Cape Breton and our own West Coast," says Hillhouse.

Tickets for Keith Mullins are $2, available at www.harrisonfestival.com, by phone at 604-796-3664 or at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harri-son and Agassiz Shoppers Drug Mart.

Big sound from East Coast duo

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