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Sedins make donation, play ball hockey in Agassiz Canuck players set up foundation to help families of British Columbia Jessica Peters AGASSIZ OBSERVER
When Daniel and Henrik Sedin walked out of Kent elementary's library doors and into the playground on Saturday afternoon, the cheers could be heard from well down the block. The NHL superstars hadn't announced their visit, as it was meant to be a small, intimate event to celebrate the opening of the new playground. For some young fans, the celebration was too good to be true.
"I just can't believe this," one child said, running toward the playground. It's hard to know whether his excitement was over the new play equipment, or the visiting Canucks. Saturday marked the official launch of the Sedin Family Foundation, of which Agassiz and Mission are the first beneficiaries. The twins chose to kick off the foundation with two appearances in Agassiz, delighting fans of all ages at both Kent elementary and the new Kent Community Recreation and Cultural Centre.
They signed jerseys, mugged for photo ops, cut ribbons, and even managed to play a little shinny with some lucky Agassiz residents. But the main reason for the visit was to promote the foundation. Earlier this year, an anonymous donor for the Kent playground project was announced, with a generous contribution of $50,000. That pushed the project to near completion, a task that may have otherwise taken years longer, through raffles and other fundraising efforts. By this weekend, those donors were
no longer anonymous, and praise abounded for the Sedins' generosity. "We were stunned and overwhelmed," principal Stan Watchorn said, when they initially found out they were being paired with the Sedin family. "It's a blessing indeed." "This goes to show the type of people they are," said school trustee Ron Johnstone. "They are great role models for our youth. It's nice to see
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Searchers discover bodies of two missing men The Kent Harrison Search and Rescue team began the month of September with two searches that resulted in locating deceased missing persons. On Sept. 2, the team started of a difficult search on the west side of Harrison Lake for an overdue ATV rider. The lone male had left Grace Lake on the evening of Aug. 29 and planned to return on Aug. 31. When he didn’t return as scheduled, his family, friends and co-workers started to look for him. Information lead SAR crews from Kent Harrison, Mission and Chilliwack to search hundreds of kilometres of logging roads from 20-Mile Bay to Tipella. The search continued the following day with the addition of two helicopters and additional help from Pemberton SAR. The
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subject was eventually located deceased at the north end of Chehalis Lake. On Sept. 7, Hope SAR called Kent Harrison members for assistance with a search at Jones Lake. A man had been camping at the lake and was reported
missing by the camp host. An extensive search of the logging roads failed to reveal any clues until his vehicle was spotted just as crews were leaving the lake. Even though the embankments along the forest service road from Laidlaw to Jones Lake
had been searched from above, it took a sharp-eyed Kent Harrison member to spot a small speck of silver over two hundred feet down a steep embankment into thick bush. Crews accessed the scene and discovered the subject deceased in his vehicle. Due to failing light and the need for a heavy wrecking truck and a helicopter, he was recovered the following day. As the subject was being recovered from the Jones Lake road, Kent Harrison SAR was paged out to a boating accident at the confluence of the Harrison and Fraser Rivers. A jet boat had collided with a small aluminum boat, injuring the lone operator. SAR assisted paramedics to access the scene. The injured boater was airlifted by medivac helicopter from the beach at Kilby.
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The District of Kent has a little extra cash to help plan for improvements to the downtown area, after receiving just over $300,000 from the filming of Wayward Pines. The District will set aside $100,000 to the Land Reserve accounts and $209,500 to the Parks and Downtown Improvements fund. That money received is in addition to permit
fees, park restoration costs and other direct payments required due to their filming activity. Staff will be bringing ideas forward in the future on projects where the funds could be directed. Wayward Pines is an upcoming television series starring Matt Dillon. It is to be aired on Fox in the near future, however, no series start date has been announced. news@ahobserver.com
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Teachers to vote on tentative deal
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 75 (MISSION) 2014 GENERAL SCHOOL ELECTION RURAL AREA SCHOOL TRUSTEE
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B.C.’s striking teachers will vote this week on a tentative settlement with the provincial government. Mediator Vince Ready announced the breakthrough early Tuesday morning, after five days of talks at a Richmond hotel. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the province’s negotiators agreed to withhold details until a final document is presented to present to BCTF members and school trustees. With a ratification vote of 40,000 union members expected to be held Thursday, the province’s 60 school districts are attempting to return to regular classes next week after five weeks of full-scale strike action that began last June. Premier Christy Clark said if the vote passes, schools will be up and running again as early as Monday. She thanked parents for their patience as the strike dragged into the fall, saying a negotiated settlement was the only way to improve a re-
lationship that has been dysfunctional for 30 years. “We’ll have five years to talk about the things that really matter, and that’s children in classrooms,” Clark said in Vancouver Tuesday. Education Minister Peter Fassbender said a plan is being developed to make up missed instructional days, which could involve rescheduling Christmas holidays, spring break or adding days to the end of the school year. Every student’s education will be “kept whole,” particularly senior high school students looking ahead to post-secondary studies, he said. The agreement includes money to settle thousands of union grievances accumulated since the province removed class size and teacher staffing levels from the teacher contract in 2002. Clark said the deal includes increased funds to hire more teachers to address class size and special needs support. It is for six years, retroactive to the expiry of the earlier
PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District is conducting the election for Rural Area School Trustee on behalf of School District No. 75 (Mission). Public Notice is given to the electors of School District No. 75, Rural Area School Trustee Electoral Area that nominations for the ofÀces of:
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Students in the Fraser-Cascade school district could be returning to class early next week if teachers accept a tentative agreement today to end the current strike. Superintendent Karen Nelson said the district is awaiting further details on the ratification, but will do everything possible to open schools as soon as possible. “Our maintenance department worked tirelessly over the summer in preparation for the opening of school,” she said. “We anticipate that there will be some minor work to complete in some of our buildings, but for the most part our schools are ready.”
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agreement last spring, with raises averaging just over one per cent per year. The government’s appeal of a court decision ordering the return of 2002 class size provisions will will continue, Clark said.
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The B.C. Teachers' Federation executive is recommending its members accept a sixyear agreement to settle its bitter strike. BCTF president Jim Iker said Tuesday the tentative agreement provides for "hundreds of new teachers" as well as raises for regulator and substitute teachers and improved extended health benefits. The agreement also includes "a mutually agreed process to address any future court decision," with the government's appeal of
a B.C. Supreme Court decision on class size and teacher staff levels set to go to appeal in October. Iker said one aspect of the union's court victory in January is dealt with in the tentative agreement. A lump-sum payment to BCTF members for "retrogrievances" as a result of the changes to working conditions will be made if the deal is ratified. BCTF members will vote on Thursday on the six-year agreement. With some districts scheduled to have a professional development day on Monday, Iker would only say classes will resume "sometime next week."
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TAKE NOTICE that the following property and improvements will be sold for taxes by public auction on Monday, September 29, 2014 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.
or at the offices of the Fraser Valley Regional District 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays and weekends, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30pm
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a School Trustee if they meet the following criteria: x Canadian citizen; x 18 years of age or older on general voting day November 15, 2014; x resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and x not disqualified under the School Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office as a trustee, or be otherwise disqualified by law. For further information, please contact: Suzanne Gresham, Chief Election Officer Fraser Valley Regional District Telephone: 604-702-5032 (Direct) or 1-800-528-0061 (toll free) Email: sgresham@fvrd.bc.ca Fax: 604-792-9684
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Kent inmates sentenced for 2008 death
Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
Sentences have been handed down to three inmates involved in a fight in Kent Institution. A fight broke out at the maximum security prison near Agassiz on Nov. 13, 2008. Two unidentified inmates were sent to hospital. A third, Andrew Robert Craig, was pronounced dead at the scene. Terence Robert Bolton received six years for charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault. He was initially charged with murder but
pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter. Franjo (Frank) Perovic, who had also been charged with murder, received 12 years for the same charges as Bolton. Both of the men were still incarcerated when charges were announced in 2011. Nicholas Adam St. Hilaire had been released, and was arrested in connection to the melee. In sentencing, he received one day for manslaughter, and two years’ probation. A fourth man, Scott Edward
Sanderson, was charged with aggravated assault and is facing sentencing separately. The three men’s sentences were delivered in Supreme Court in New Westminster on Sept. 11. At the time of Craig’s death, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team immediately took conduct of the murder investigation. Craig was serving a 10-year sentence for robbery and had completed almost five years of the term. – with files from Vikki Hopes, Abbotsford News
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1 - Electoral Area Director – Electoral Area B Spuzzum, Yale, Dogwood Valley, Ruby Creek, Sunshine Valley, Laidlaw, Othello
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th PURSUANT TO SECTION 403(1) of the Local Government Act, Monday the 29 day of September, 2014, 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.
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Cultus Lake, Columbia Valley, Cultus Lake South, Lindell Beach
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Opinion QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Many thanks, indeed Hockey season is just a few short weeks away, and it's pretty easy to guess who local kids will be rooting for. In case you missed the excitement, this community received a very welcome gift from the Sedin twins this weekend, to the tune of $90,000. The money, donated to the Kent elementary school playground and the Kent Community Recreation and Cultural Centre's equipment room, is likely a huge weight off of two hard-working fundraising committees — committees made up of parents, volunteers, district staff and others. But the Sedin Family Foundation gave this community more than just a pile of cash. They could have just cut a cheque and penned a letter to their beneficiaries. But the notoriously modest twins decided to visit the community, and celebrate the gift with us. In doing so, they didn't just improve local facilities, they brightened the spirits of everyone around them.
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Hundreds of people came out to meet the Sedin twins, craning both their necks and their camera phones to get a good look at the Canucks through the massive crowds. In return, the Sedins were quiet, polite and gracious. They showed hundreds of adoring young fans what it means to be gentlemen, taking the time to sign autographs, mug for photos, and exchange a few words with whoever was nearby. They even spent a few minutes playing floor hockey, modeling good sportsmanship with high fives, hugs and cheers while helping to break in the beautiful new floor at the gymnasium. It was a day that will live forever in the memory of the children who got to see their idols on their own home turf, far away from the NHL ice rinks. A day when they realized that these players are real people. And for the adults, the visit is a good reminder that even when reaching for the stars, we should always keep one hand free to help others get there, too.
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Off to school, and to court B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – Whatever ceasefire emerges from the latest round in the war for control of B.C.’s public school system, the next court battle is ready to proceed. Lawyers for the provincial government and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation have filed their written submissions to the B.C. Court of Appeal. At issue is whether legislation removing union contract terms that dictated class size and teacher staff levels was a violation of members’ constitutional rights to freedom of association. When B.C. Supreme Court justice Susan Griffin found that it was, the government changed legislation again. The same judge ordered that struck down and the 2002 contract language reinstated
retroactively for every contract since then, imposed or negotiated. The government says that would create chaos as well as billions in expenses, pushing out full-day kindergarten and other allocations of space and money that have proceeded since union control was removed. Griffin’s order is stayed pending this appeal. If you think the latest strike has been disruptive, you don’t want to see what this judge’s vision would look like. Government lawyers argue that the BCTF’s constitutional right claim is “wrong in law” and amounts to a veto that blocks the province’s ability to legislate in response to changing conditions. “According to the BCTF, legislation may improve on collective agreement entitlements but cannot remove them over the objections of the union without violating [the Charter of Rights and Freedoms],” the government’s submission says. “On the BCTF’s theory, collective
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agreement entitlements become constitutionally protected in perpetuity.” What that would mean to voters is when they throw out an NDP government that handed the keys to the treasury to public
the fact that the government didn’t appeal Griffin’s first ruling. For instance, there have actually been two negotiated deals since 2002. The one in 2006 provided five years of raises and a bonus to get the government past the 2010 Olympics, and in 2012 there was a pre-election truce negotiated with “If you think the latest the help of mediator Charles Jago. The government argues that restrike has been disruptive, imposing 2002 conditions would you don’t want to see overturn other contracts that were agreed to by the BCTF. BCTF’s what this judge’s vision lawyers say, in effect, the deleted would look like” terms covering working conditions weren’t there to negotiate. The Coalition of B.C. sector unions, the unions can veto Businesses has entered the case that too. And when mandated as an intervener, arguing for the minimum teacher-librarians supremacy of elected governments sitting in rooms full of paper when providing public services. books become the equivalent of Its submission notes that unlike buggy whip weavers, they must private disputes, the right to strike remain as long as the union wants. is often curtailed in the public BCTF’s lawyers submit that sector, and sometimes eliminated the government is wrong in fact as in the case of police and health as well as law. Its arguments are care. technical, dwelling particularly on “When critical aspects of public
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policy are jeopardized by employee demands, those aspects could be legislated; where a fiscal downturn or inflationary pressures required austerity measures, they could be implemented through legislation; where strikes jeopardize important public services, the legislature could pass back-towork legislation, and so on.” It’s been obvious for many years that the BCTF doesn’t function like a normal union, and isn’t much interested in starting to do so. Its leadership sees itself as an agent of “social justice,” a belief demonstrated by its promotion of flawed poverty statistics and pronouncements on everything from U.S. labour law to conflict in the Middle East. Its decades-old instruction to government is blunt: raise taxes and give us the money. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Don't pass on debt to next generation I’d like to make comment on the current teachers’ situation. First of all let me remind you all what my motherin-law told us: “Whenever you point a finger, remember there are three pointing back at you.� So, let’s stop all this finger-pointing BS and look at the real greater picture. Going back to when WAC Bennett was defeated, our province was not in debt; in fact there was a surplus of over $100 million. After the NDP took power, our surplus was wiped out and after their first term and our province had a debt of well over $100 million. Our province has struggled ever since to become debt-free. Each time the NDP were elected the debt worsened. What deficit financing (NDP’s method) is doing is placing this debt onto our children and grandchildren. I ask you, “Why would anyone professing to be a teacher to our children not include this truth in educating our next generation?� Where is the advice of our grandmothers who stated: “Make sure that what goes into your bank account is always more than what
comes out?� How can the citizens of B.C. tolerate an agreement with the teachers that is putting us deeper in debt? Where is the rational? Remember, we are the government, not the current Liberals. It is not in our interests to increase our debt and ruin the next generation’s lives. Teachers make an adequate living (and it’s all about living within our means). While their services to society are highly commendable, they are not more commendable than other public sector employees who serve our needs. A teacher friend of mine told me that along with all his government and teacher’s pensions he now gets more per month than when he was teaching. While he may have been exaggerating, I do know that most of the retired teachers we are aware of are more able to afford cruises and vacations than most other retirees – and good for them, they earned it.  Art Schmidt, Chilliwack
Let’s speak out to return to school Who wants to go back to school? Almost every kid, every parent, and every teacher in British Columbia. I feel that we have been away from school because of the strike long enough. I am ready to learn more strategies in reading,
writing and math. I miss talking in French with my classmates and my teacher. And not to forget choir, gym class, library and being active with my friends outside. In school, we learn to problem-solve. Why can’t the government and the BCTF figure this out
peacefully and quickly? Both sides are saying that kids’ education comes first. So show us you mean it. I have been feeling upset long enough. Let’s speak out to return to school! Olivia de Wit, age nine, Abbotsford
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Left: The sun sets behind the midway on Friday night. Above: Barry and Audrey Peterson were invited to officially open the fair on Saturday morning, along with several dignitaries from the community.
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Public invited to shoreline cleanup Book club Last year’s Miami River cleanup netted 75 pounds of garbage Janne Perrin FOR THE OBSERVER
It is time for the annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup in Harrison Hot Springs. The Miami River Streamkeepers Society is hosting a cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 27 to celebrate BC’s Rivers Day, founded by Mark Angelo in 1980. In 2012, in B.C. 24,653 registrants at 747 sites cleaned 1,249.6 km of shoreline. This is the 21st anniversary of the cleanup. The shoreline cleanup originated in 1994 when a few people from the Vancouver Aquarium cleaned the beaches around Stanley Park. Shoreline debris is dangerous to people, wildlife and to environmental health. Although smoking related debris is the most common contaminant, plastic debris from shoreline activities floats in “garbage patches” in all the world’s oceans with the North Pacific gyre being a soup of
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The Miami River Streamkeepers Society hosts its annual shoreline cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 27.
plastic trash covering an area the size of the province of Quebec. Every plastic item discarded into Harrison Lake or the Miami River eventually finds it way there. Seventy-five pounds of trash was picked up from the shoreline and from in the Miami River last year including one bag of recyclable cans and bottles. Since 2012, the Village has
dedicated Village workers for trash pickup several evenings a week in summer. From the Miami River last year, two large plastic tarps and a Real Estate sign were recovered from the Miama in the short distance from the Fred Hardy Bridge to the launching site. The Streamkeepers will again target this section. The Village’s canoe and kayak site
launching is at the south end of Maple Street. Wild Safe BC will be joining the Streamkeepers at the Harrison Lake Plaza. Last year their bear claws generated much interest. The Streamkeepers will display information on stewardship, invasive plants and species of conservation concern. Give up two hours of your time on Sunday, Sept. 27 to assist keeping our shorelines clean. Register at the Harrison Lake Plaza at 10 a.m. All participants must sign a waiver and should wear sturdy shoes. Bring small used bags and gloves. Large garbage bags and disposal gloves are available. All garbage collected is itemized and weighed and the results submitted to the GCSC. Refreshments available. Contact Janne Perrin, Site Coordinator, at 604-796-9182 or go to www.shorelinecleanup.ca for more information.
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different direction. I felt a sense of wholeness after making these little trinkets with the kids, and while it seems small, I am coming to believe that creating is as necessary to us as food and shelter. I think if we neglect that portion of our brain, we are selling ourselves short and not being a complete person. How is that for a judgment! I discovered that doing these ‘crafts’ gave me something I tend to miss in a busy day full of work and domesticity. I got out of my brain and into my heart and body. We have to sing or dance or draw or make elastic loom bracelets or baking soda volcanoes or write stories, because it makes us feel good and, as any neurologist will tell you, builds new neural pathways. I invite you to take a look at these books that I am bringing in, and I will put them on display after I use them for my own edification (25 cent word of the day, feel free to use it). Try it, you may just like being creative, too.
Hooked on books At this point, I am going to do what is called shameless promotion as I tell you of my latest read, because our drop in book club, Hooked on Books is responsible for this title at the top of my bookstack. This month’s selection is a new title by an experienced writer, Sarah Jio, called ‘Goodnight June’. It has everything I love in a story ... correspondence between a regular book store owner and a famous author, Margaret Wise Brown (ring a bell?), some mystery that drives the main character relentlessly to find answers, and even that slight romantic thing happening with the handsome Italian restaurant owner next door to the book store
that was left to the main character, June. As a successful banker from New York, you can imagine the angst that ensues when June has to head to Seattle to deal with this little, old children’s book shop left to her by her spinster aunt. What a delicious little read! Feel free to come and join our drop in group and get a copy. You get the benefit of a delightful read and the chance to talk about it with some fine folk who aren’t shy with their literary thoughts! Ask us about the club, it is casual and no strings attached, just there when you need a read.
Fall programs I am thinking that by now you all know that our new Fall program guide is out with a selection of programs we hope you will enjoy over the next few months. Grab one in the library or find it online at fvrl. bc.ca. Coming soon, returning due to popular demand is a seminar on the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and important things you need to know about planning your retirement. We have a specialist from Service Canada to share this info and it is worth the time. Mark your calendar for Wed. Oct. 8 at 5 p.m., free of charge, of course. For those of you not quite ready for the retirement scene, the wonderful preschool storytime is starting on Friday Sept. 19 at 10:15 a.m. Crackle, the library crow has his friends all lined up to offer some stories, songs and lots of fun. All ages of children, babies and onward are welcome as long as they bring their grownups! This is a great way to spend a Friday morning, meet some new grownups over a coffee, and the kids can find new friends as well as new books. Always free, no registration needed. See you in the stacks!
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The Sedin twins participated in a game of floor hockey in Kent. JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER
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Born in Arnaud Manitoba on the 21 Dec 1932 and peaceful passed away on 11 Sept 2014 in Agassiz BC after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. She is survived and greatly missed by her husband Marcel ,children Philip (Judy), Tim (Margaret), Paul (Traci), Patricia (Alert), Claude (Lynn), Dawn, Janice (Dave) 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, her sisters Patricia and Maryellen and brother Bill as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to express their extreme gratitude to the staff at Glenwood Manor in Agassiz for the caring and compassionate manor in which they cared for Noreen. Noreen had a heart of gold and singing voice of an angel so we know see has taken her place in heaven. Prayers will be held on Thur., Sept 18 2014 at 7:00 pm, from St. Anthony of Padua Church, Agassiz, BC. Funeral Mass will be held on, Fri Sept 19 at 11:00 am at St Anthony of Padua Church, 7237 Morrow Rd Agassiz BC. Henderson’s Funeral Home, in care of arrangements, 604-792-1344. www.hendersonsfunerals.com
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Position includes harvesting and crop work, as well as general maintenance. Must be hard working, physically fit and reliable & able to work independently, handle heat and humidity, follow the food safety program and have no allergies. Starting wage is $10.25 /hr. No experience necessary. Email resume to: r.gw@live.ca or fax to: 604-796-3643
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CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD
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ONTIME TRANSPORT (1997) A well established Abbotsford based flatdeck carrier is looking for OWNER/OPS to run into the US. Min 1 yr flatdecking exp & good abstract req. Call Barry Wright 1-866-852-2916.
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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
EDUCATION
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New West 604.522.4900 EXPANDING OILFIELD TRUCKING company requires immediate Class 1/Class 3 Drivers, Boiler Operators, Labourers and Mechanics. Experience in oilfield service or hauling dangerous goods preferred. Email: Robbie@brekkaas.ca.
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PARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/industrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wages; full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5-day work week, plus moving allowances. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto & Industrial, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.
Truck Mechanic. Valley Carriers is looking for a journeyman/red seal mechanic ($3237), an apprentice mechanic ($20-28) as well as a service assistant/mechanic’s helper ($14-18). A family business with positive atmosphere. Call: Russ Klassen 604-768-0800 or email:russ@valleycarriers.com
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The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diagnostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work with a computer based preventative maint. program. Must be able to work flexible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working w/ materials handling equipment would be an asset.
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Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certificate of qualification as heavy duty equip. mechanic, inter-provincial red seal endorsement & a certificate of apprenticeship. Must have previously related experience.
Food Service Worker
required at Valleycare, a senior care centre located in Agassiz. Qualified applicants will assist in food prep, serving meals, and general clean up. Must be able to work independently and/or as part of a team. Experience an asset. Food safe level 1 required. Casual and permanent positions available. Please email resume to: wboleen@valleycare.info of fax 604-796-3844
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Attractive Wages & Excellent Employee Benefits Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group. Company Sponsored Social Activities.
Thirty years, an industry leader of heavy equipment is seeking an energetic, reliable & experienced self starter to join our exciting growing sales team. The Sales Representative will maintain and develop an existing diversified client market and also prospect potential customers and rentals and sales of heavy equipment. Crane and or heavy equipment knowledge is an asset. Auto Cad experience a plus. If you are interested in this exciting & unique opportunity, please forward your resume by fax: 604.599.5250 or via e-mail barbara@megacranes.com
TRADES, TECHNICAL
Commercial Transport & Diesel Engine Mechanics Required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star and Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Positions available in Surrey. Cummins, Detroit Diesel and MTU engine exp. considered an asset. Factory training provided.
Union Shop - Full Benefits Fax Resume: 604-888-4749 E-mail: ars@cullendiesel.com EXCAVATOR Operators req’d with exp. in Residential excavating & fine grading. Fax resume to 604460-7853.
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287 *PIANO *Violin *Viola *Theory Rudiments. 4 yrs teaching exper. call Hilda @ 604-796-2617
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Please send updated resume including cover letter, references, to: HR@ langleyconcretegroup.com
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Starting wage $10.25/hour. Starting times are 7:00am until finish. Hours range between 30-55 hours/week depending on production. Part time as in specific full days may be an option. Please fax resume to 604 795 5095 or email: info@mardellgreenhouses.ca
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The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!
HELP WANTED
An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
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We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. The work requires preventative maint. and scheduled repairs to the fleet of forklifts & other mobile equipment.
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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
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F/T MILKERS WANTED 10-11 hours/day Night & Day Shifts Please drop off resume at: Corner’s Pride Farms 10484 Mcgrath Rd, Rosedale, BC or Email: cpfoffice@uniserve.com
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WINTER ROAD MAINTENANCE WORKERS 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. Verifiable snowplowing experience will be an asset. Please email/fax resumes before September 22, 2014 and include current drivers abstract to: jmeloshinsky@eac.bc.ca Fax: (604) 794-3863 09/14W_EA10
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PETS
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STEEL BUILDINGS...”GIFT-CARD GIVE-AWAY!” 20X22 $4,358. 25X24 $4,895. 30X30 $6,446. 32X32 $7,599. 40X46 $12,662. 47X72 $18,498. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca
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BEAUTIFUL four bedroom country home with Inlaw suite in Clayburn village area. All amemities close by: parks, discovery trail, high , middle and elementary schools . Large fenced in yard and well maintained home. Looking for long term tenant (family) to rent. N/S, no pets. For viewing / inquires 604-832- 3095
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P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILERS Ready Sept. 21st. Vet checked. $500. each. 778-899-3326
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
SITE OPERATIONS ATTENDANT CONTRACT The Fraser Valley Regional District is requesting proposals from interested parties for the operation of the Harrison Mills Transfer Station. The transfer station provides garbage and recycling services to the local community and is located at 14050 Chehalis Forest Service Road in Harrison Mills on the north side of highway #7 (Lougheed Highway). The FVRD will negotiate a 3 year contract plus optional 2 year extension with the preferred proponent to begin November 16, 2014. The Site Attendant will be required to assist residents with dropping off bags, checking identimcation, maintaining records, handling cash, issuing receipts, general site cleanup and maintenance, coordination of bin hauling and other duties as detailed in the RFP document. The Request for Proposal #14016 Harrison Mills Transfer Station Operation is available on the FVRD website at www.fvrd.bc.ca or by email from ccookson@fvrd.bc.ca Interested parties must submit completed proposal documents no later than 2:00 pm Friday, October 3, 2014. Submissions can be via email or by hard-copy to FVRD, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack. For any questions regarding this RFP please contact either James Storey at 604-702-5039 or Christine Cookson at 604-702-5044.
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Station Art - October 1 at the Ranger Springs. FMI visit com Hot ison Harr Dr., ll kwe 98 Roc s Festival Rivers of Peace Eco Art erway of the wat g kentharrisonartscouncil.com givin lifethe Celebrating s 26 & 27. Art end Leg ber BC tem ts Sep sen on Harrison River Kilby Historic Site pre ning reception ope with lore ay exp . Come Exhibition on the Frid Day - Saturday, September 20th will be on at 7pm, at Woodside Gallery. Eco-Arts in Action rest inte of elds fi in erts Exp . local folklore at the listen to your stories! on Saturday from 11-4pm featuring Iskwew site to give information and Hall. Music, dance & ity mun Com s Mill ison Harr FYI visit kilby.ca arts. FMI visit weareaces.com ionship Day hands-on
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Groups and Activities For Everyone
The Agassiz-Harrison Ladies Golf
Club - Play at the Harrison Resort Cours e Tuesdays at 4:50 pm and Thursdays at 9 am. All levels welcome. FMI call 604-796-3592. Hooked on Books: Agassiz Library Book
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- Free nursery by reservation as well. For info & takes place on the third Thursday of every Club reservatio ns call Raye 604-869-5420 mont h, starting at 6:30pm at the Agassiz Libra ry. read and want to talk about what you’r Love to Agassiz Harrison Com munity Drivers e reading? You don’t have to be a member, just drop Program - A community based volunteer drive you can. Pick up the book at the librar in when r y any time program providing rides to all local, Fraser Valley before the meeting and get ready to share your & Lower Mainland medi opinions! cal appointments & other personal services. Always looking for more drivers. Stitch “n” Rip - Every Tuesday from 9 Call 604-798-6228, email agharcom mdrivers@ pm. Come to the Harrison Mills Hall am - 1 outlo ok.com or visit 7046 Pioneer Ave., Agas with any unfinished sewing, stitching, knitti siz. ng projects, Agassiz Monday Painters est.1961 etc. FMI call Kim 604-796-2336. Meets every Mon. from 11 am - 3 pm at Agassiz Olive Branch Dinners - Come join us Unite for d a Church. FMI call Linda 604-794-5554 free home cooked meal. Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm. 7571 Morrow Rd, ACS gym. No expectatio ns, enjoy Harrison Community Social Club Dropcommunity companionship. Families & all ages in every Thurs. at Harrison Hot Springs Mem orial welcome. Hall, 9:30 am: cards, darts, games & coff ee. Contact The Harrison-Kent Community Sing ers Jacquie 604-796-3105 or Suzanne 604-796-1269. - Meet every Monday at 7:00 pm at the Memorial Friendship House Nickel Bingo on Mon. Hall. FMI call Carol at 604-796-2749. at 1 pm, Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm, Sit and T.O.P.S. - Meets Thursdays at 9:30 am, or Be Fit 10:30 am Mon. & Fri., Drop-in Floor 5:45 Curling pm., at the Agassiz Christian Church. 7 pm Thurs.
Agassiz-Harrison Community Serv ices Kent-Harrison Arts Council - KHAC Thrift Store - We’re looking for volun teers! meet
s the third Sunday of each Open Monday - Saturday from 10 am month. - 4 pm. Feel free to come by 6919 Cheam Avenue or call 604- FMI call (604) 796-8604 or email us at 796-9932 FMI. kentharr
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dian Legion - Hosts drop-in “Fun Harrison International All-weather Darts” every Mon. at 4 pm & Fri. at 8 pm, needed, arrive early to register. Cribb Players Tennis Club - Drop-in tennis at 8 am daily at age daily. Non-members welcome. Call 604-796-23 the Spring Park tennis complex. All are 32 welcome. Good fun and exercise is guaranteed Harrison Hikers Group - Offers 4 levels at no cost. of FMI contact hikes every Wednesday (easy, light, John Allen 796-9117 moderate, strenuous) FMI call Ruth Altendorf 604-7 96-2084 Jam Session - Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm - 10:30pm by Knitting/Crochet Sisters Group - Proje donation. cts Every for worthy causes. Contact Alice 604-7 one welcome, bring an instrument and 96-3060 or a email agisborne@shaw.ca friend! OAP Hall, Friendship Hall. FMI call Derry at 604-796-1084 Agassiz Al-Anon. - Is someone’s drink ing affecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-7 96-9865 or Lions TV Bingo - Thursday nights at 6 pm Anne 604-793-3103 on Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The Agassiz Elks Lounge - 1824 #9 Hwy, Source - Chehalis Store & Ledoux Hardw are open daily 3pm till closing. Everyone welco me The Chilliwa ck MS Multiple Sclerosis
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ssiz-Harrison Garden Club - Meet Self-Help Group - Meets every second Wednesday of each month from s the third Oct-July Wednesday of each month from in the foyer of the Ag Hall at 7:30 pm. noon to 2pm at FMI 604-796- the lunchroom of the Royal Cafe 45886 Wellington 3291 or 604-796-2423 St., Chilliwack. New members welco me. FYI call Agassiz-Harrison Lions - Meet at 7 pm on Owen at 604-795-5216
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COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING SEPTEMBER 2014
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING
Fire Prevention
Week
October 5 to 11
Open house at the Fire Hall October 4th 10am to 2pm
Tuesday, October 14 Public Hearing (Bylaw 1513) at 7:00 p.m. followed by Regular Meeting
Monday, October 27 7:00pm Regular Meeting
The District of Kent wishes to thank the Sedin Family Foundation for its generous donation of $40,000 towards the recreation and play equipment at the newly expanded Community Recreation & Cultural Centre.
2014 YARD WASTE EVENT Saturday, Oct. 18th & Saturday, Nov. 8th
9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM Municipal Gravel Pit, Cemetery Road Hosted by the Agassiz Community Gardens Society THE FOLLOWING YARD WASTE MATERIALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT NO CHARGE tree branches or limbs up to 5� (125mm) diameter prunings • leaves • soil • discarded shrubs sand or fine gravel • grass sods & clippings NOTE: Residents will be required to separate wood waste, branches and prunings from soil or similar materials to process through a chipper. ALL OTHER MATERIALS ARE PROHIBITED Including tree stumps and branches greater than 5� (125mm)diameter, domestic refuse, animal waste and household hazardous wastes. For further information contact the Municipal Hall 604-796-2235 • www.district.kent.bc.ca
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SO YOU WANT TO RUN FOR COUNCIL? Potential candidates, registered candidates, spouses or partners of candidates are encouraged to attend the free Candidate Information Workshop on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 7 p.m. in the Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall at 7170 Cheam Avenue. There may be questions you need answers to and this information session can help you.
ELECTIONS STAFFING The District of Kent is seeking individuals interested in working the 2014 Local General Elections. Voting Day is on Saturday, November 15, 2014 with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• What does it take to run for Council? • What should I know before I run? • How much time do I need to commit to be on Council? • What is the true power and influence of municipal government? • What rules, regulations and legislation govern my duties as an elected official?
Election staff positions are open to all residents of British Columbia who are 18 years and older. Previous experience in federal, provincial or municipal elections is an asset. Successful candidates will be required to attend one mandatory training session prior to Voting Day. If you are unable to attend the training session then you cannot work on Voting Day.
• What is the difference between governance and administration?
Note:Â A member of the election staff cannot be involved in any candidate campaign. Each staff member must swear a solemn declaration stating they are not involved in any capacity with any of the candidates (i.e. nominator, agent, relative, supporter etc.)
The session will provide an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Council members and how the duties and functions of public office can affect your life and the community.
For further information on election employment or to be considered as election staff please contact Ms. Clair Lee, Deputy Chief Election Officer by phone at 604-796-2235 or by email at elections@district.kent.bc.ca. The District of Kent would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
An overview of the election process, which includes the automated vote counting system, will also be discussed.
• What is conflict of interest?
For further information please contact Ms. Clair Lee, Deputy Chief Election Officer, by email at elections@district.kent.bc.ca or by phone at 604-796-2235.
Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz BC V0M 1A0 • Tel 604.796.2235 • www.district.kent. bc.ca