INSIDE Child airlifted . . . . . . . . 3 Water workshop . . . . . . 4 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Mailbag . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Classieds . . . . . . . . . 14 TRAGEDY Fire and tragedy as triple death shocks Popkum community. 2 NO BLUFF Scaling Harrison Bluffs. 5 2 YEARS CELEBRATING 5 THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015 www.agassizharrisonobserver.com Schools locked down following telephone threat “It was obviously stressful because we didn’t know exactly what was going on.” Lorene Keitch/ Observer RCMP search the school parking lot at Kent Elementary following a telephone threat to the school on Thursday. Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER Local schools were locked down last week following a threatening phone call to Kent Elementary School. e call came in around 2 p.m. last ursday, May 7. Principal Stan Watchorn says the school was put in lock down until the situation could be assessed. Members from Agassiz and Chilliwack detachments attended the scene as well as integrated police dog services and the emergency response team. ”e RCMP immediately responded when we were called with all our resources," states Cpl. Mike Rail, RCMP spokesman. Concerned parents gathered past the police perimeter as RCMP officers combed the school grounds meticulously, starting with guns drawn looking into windows at the school, followed by searches of the parking lot, playground, surrounding neighbourhoods and even the school roof. "e kids and the staff were great, and the RCMP could not have done a better job in my view," says Watchorn. "ey responded immediately, kept us informed inside about what was going on and they obviously did a thorough and very careful analysis of the situation." While the threatening phone call was directed towards Kent Elementary, all area schools were put in lockdown to follow safety protocols, says Rail, including Agassiz Elementary Secondary School, Agassiz Christian School and Harrison Hot Springs Elementary School. "ere was a thorough, thorough search of the entire area and nobody was located," Rail explains. Parents waited anxiously, blocked at the intersection of Vimy Road and McCullough Road while RCMP searched. Shortly aſter 3 p.m., RCMP told parents that the area was clear. Students who had been away on a field trip would be bussed back to the scene, followed by bus students being picked up then parents could pick up their children. Shortly aſter 3:30 p.m., all parents were allowed on-site to pick up their children, relief evident on their faces. "Everyone is safe," reports Rail. "All children were safe, there were no injuries." As of Monday aſternoon, no one has been taken into custody as a result of the phone call. Rail says RCMP are still investigating. Watchorn was impressed with the professionalism of RCMP, staff and students during the lockdown. "It was obviously stressful because we didn't know exactly what was going on in terms of the significance of the threat," says Watchorn. "But the RCMP were amazing and the kids and the staff, in spite of all the stress, handled it in the most professional way." When bus students were ready to go, Watchorn went out to parents personally to let them know they would be able to pick up their children soon. One thing Watchorn advises to caregivers if another lockdown occurs is to not phone the school. "We had a lot of phonecalls coming in from worried parents," he reports. "In a lockdown situation, we're not able to answer the phone.". Parents anxiously await word outside the school Thursday. (604) 796-0266 Got a great business idea? We’re here to help! 7086 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz, BC [email protected]The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia. Financial Assistance Application Business Plan Advice Entrepreneurial Support NOTARIES PUBLIC Real Estate Transfers 604.796.2925 & 6805206 see pages 8 & 9
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INSIDEChild airlifted . . . . . . . . 3
Water workshop . . . . . .4
Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Mailbag . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Schools locked down following telephone threat “It was obviously stressful because we didn’t know exactly what was going on.”
Lorene Keitch/ ObserverRCMP search the school parking lot at Kent Elementary following a telephone threat to the school on Thursday.
Lorene KeitchTHE OBSERVER
Local schools were locked down last week following a threatening phone call to Kent Elementary School.
Th e call came in around 2 p.m. last Th ursday, May 7. Principal Stan Watchorn says the school was put in lock down until the situation could be assessed. Members from Agassiz and Chilliwack detachments attended the scene as well as integrated police dog services and the emergency response team.
”Th e RCMP immediately responded when we were called with all our resources," states Cpl. Mike Rail, RCMP spokesman.
Concerned parents gathered past the police perimeter as RCMP offi cers combed the school grounds meticulously, starting with guns drawn looking into windows at the school, followed by searches of the parking lot, playground, surrounding neighbourhoods and even the school roof.
"Th e kids and the staff were great, and the RCMP could not have done a
better job in my view," says Watchorn. "Th ey responded immediately, kept us informed inside about what was going on and they obviously did a thorough and very careful analysis of the situation."
While the threatening phone call was directed towards Kent Elementary, all area schools were put in lockdown to follow safety protocols, says Rail, including Agassiz Elementary Secondary School, Agassiz Christian School and Harrison Hot Springs Elementary School.
"Th ere was a thorough, thorough
search of the entire area and nobody was located," Rail explains.
Parents waited anxiously, blocked at the intersection of Vimy Road and McCullough Road while RCMP searched. Shortly aft er 3 p.m., RCMP told parents that the area was clear. Students who had been away on a fi eld trip would be bussed back to the scene, followed by bus students being picked up then parents could pick up their children. Shortly aft er 3:30 p.m., all parents were allowed on-site to pick up their children, relief evident on their faces.
"Everyone is safe," reports Rail."All children were safe, there were noinjuries."
As of Monday aft ernoon, no one hasbeen taken into custody as a result ofthe phone call. Rail says RCMP are stillinvestigating.
Watchorn was impressed with theprofessionalism of RCMP, staff andstudents during the lockdown.
"It was obviously stressful becausewe didn't know exactly what was goingon in terms of the signifi cance of thethreat," says Watchorn. "But the RCMPwere amazing and the kids and thestaff , in spite of all the stress, handled itin the most professional way."
When bus students were ready togo, Watchorn went out to parentspersonally to let them know theywould be able to pick up their childrensoon.
One thing Watchorn advises tocaregivers if another lockdown occursis to not phone the school.
"We had a lot of phonecalls comingin from worried parents," he reports."In a lockdown situation, we're notable to answer the phone.".Parents anxiously await word outside the school Thursday.
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Jessica PetersBLACK PRESS
Laurel Janzen sent out a message on her Twitter account on March 9.
"Watching someone I love in unbearable pain everyday for 18 months and I feel helpless," she wrote, adding: #weneedhelp.
Her 19-year-old daughter, Emily Janzen, had been suff ering debilitating migraines since elementary school, but in the past year and half they had left her bedridden, ill for days and ultimately unable to attend UBC for music studies.
Both women's Twitter accounts are fi lled with messages of hopelessness and despair over the migraines and their eff ect on Emily's otherwise promising young life. But Emily's sense of humour and hopefulness are also chronicled online.
"Whenever I start to feel sorry for myself, I just thank God I'm still alive," one of Emily's most recent posts read. "I complain about all the pain, but at least I'm here to feel it."
Now, the B.C. Coroners Service is launching an investigation into the events that led to Emily and Laurel's deaths at their home in Popkum, along with the deaths of father Randy Janzen, and his sister Shelly. RCMP have been slowly confi rming what people close to the family have been reporting since last Th ursday — that Randy Janzen confessed on Facebook to killing all three women. He said he shot his daughter as a way to release her from the pain, and that he shot his wife Laurel "because a mother should never
have hear the news her baby has died."
In another post he confessed to also killing his sister, Aldergrove resident Shelly Janzen, to save her from the "shame" of what he'd done.
Friends have told media they saw the post immediately, at about noon, and went to his sister's house to see if she was okay. Newspapers were piled up and there was no activity, so they turned to the police.
By 4 p.m. Th ursday, RCMP had surrounded the Janzen home on Llanberis Way in Popkum, believing Randy Janzen was inside. A police helicopter circled the small community for hours, keeping watch on the house and the surrounding area.
Llanberis Way is an idyllic no-through street, backed by the former Minter Gardens site and tucked in a forested area fi lled with tall cedar trees. On Th ursday, neighbours arriving home from work were kept at bay on Bunker Road, as RCMP, a tactical unit, and the K9 unit moved in on the house. Other neighbours were told to stay indoors for their safety.
Aft er hours of slow activity, something changed as RCMP and the K9 unit began to move in quickly.
Th ere were fi ve distinctive bangs, which sounded like gun shots to the dozens of onlookers.
Sgt. Stephanie Ashton said on Friday those bangs were the result of "less-than-lethal force and distraction devices,
in order to attempt to make contact with an individual believed to be in the house."
By this time, rumours were spreading among the neighbours and passersby that the man inside had killed his family and was in the middle of a standoff with police.
And then, without warning, a distinctive boom rocked the neighbourhood. A fi re had broken out inside the home and caused an explosion. A plume of thick, black, and dark grey smoke rose from the house, causing at least one volunteer fi refi ghters who had been watching from Yale Road to jump in his vehicle and head to the fi rehall. One woman stayed glued to her cell phone, keeping connected with her daughter who lived near the Janzens.
"She's scared," the woman said. "She's afraid."
By 7:30 p.m., the house was engulfed in fl ames following a loud explosion, presumably with the Janzen family inside. Th e perimeter was widened and fi retrucks arrived quickly. RCMP were unable to get inside the home to access the crime scene until sometime Friday.
LOOKING FOR ANSWERSWhile RCMP have
yet to identify the Janzen family as the victims in the fi re, they confi rm three bodies were recovered from the gutted home. Th ey are now asking anyone who had contact with the family from mid-April
until May 7 to contact them, no matter how small the detail is.
Police are hoping to get a clearer picture of the events leading up to the fi re.
"At this point, our priority is to speak with anybody who had been in contact with the Janzen family in a three-week period leading up to the incident on May 7," says Sgt. Stephanie Ashton.
Th e bodies in the Popkum home were badly burned, making identifi cation diffi cult. However, on Tuesday morning it was announced that the B.C. Coroners Offi ce would be launching an investigation into the events leading up to the deaths, including whether Emily's health concerns played a role.
Th is could include probing into what sort of treatment Emily was given for her migraines, and how Fraser Health treats patients.
MIGRAINE PAINEmily was well known
in Chilliwack theatrical and musical circles, having become an accomplished soprano singer. Her life was full of friendships, volunteer work, and involvement several groups, including the Chilliwack
School of PerformingArts. Her name wasoft en in the pages of theChilliwack Progress, aspart of productions likeSeussical the Musical.
Friends and formerfellow cast membershave been postingloving tributes to theyoung singer, recallingfavourite moments onand off the stage, andthanking her for being afriend.
But Emily's life wasalso full of a quiet,painful misery, suff eringfrom almost constantmigraines.
"In two years I haven'tgone more than 12 hourswithout a headache livin’the dream," is just oneof several tweets Emilysent out over the pastmonths.
Much of the time,it seems, Emily eithersmiled through thepain or resigned fromher social life. She hadeven stopped singingmost recently, whichis mentioned in herfather's apparent onlineconfession.
Migraines diff erfrom run-of-the-millheadaches, according tomedical literature. Th eyinclude several stagesthat patient experiences,from the oncomingsymptoms that can lastfor one or two days.Th at is accompanied
Above: An excavator stands at the ready outside the gut-ted home of the Janzen family on Llanberis Way Tuesday morning. Investigators have confirmed three bodies were removed from the home, however they have yet to for-mally confirm their identities. RIght: Fire erupts at the home Thursday evening.
Coroner to investigate Popkum deaths
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and/or followed by migraine aura, which can include visual problems or vision loss. Migraines can last as long as three days, or more in extreme cases and include nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light, and pain that pulses.
Th ere are numerous triggers for migraines, and several types of medications designed to help with migraines. Finding a suitable medication for each patient can prove diffi cult, however, and many of the medications have strong side eff ects.HONOURING EMILY
A bursary has already been set up to honour Emily Janzen's dreams of becoming a singer. Th e Emily Janzen Memorial Bursary Fund will be given to students pursuing a music education.
Initially, the goal was $1,000 as seed money to be put into a long-term deposit. Th e funds are being administered by the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra, the Chilliwack School of Performing Arts, and the Chilliwack Academy of Music.
Within 18 hours, the fundraiser had already hit $2,100.
"Emily, former student and instructor, forever a part of our CSOPA family, will be fondly remembered for her beautiful voice and amazing spirit with the legacy of this bursary fund," said AnneLise Woyke, offi ce manager of the Chilliwack School of Performing Arts.
Emergency personnel were called to an Agassiz apartment building Monday evening for a young child who fell from a third fl oor window. BC Ambulance Service transported the child, heard screaming aft er the fall, to BC Children’s Hospital, according to RCMP.
BC Ambulance Service reports the patient was transported to hospital in “critical condition.”
Witnesses saw the child fall through the window and hit the pavement below at the three-story apartment building located at 1735 No. 9 Highway.
BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) and BC Children’s Hospital report that in 2013, the most recent available statistics, they cared for 21 children who fell through windows or off balconies.
Paramedics see the critical injuries that result from falls from windows and balconies, most oft en including broken bones and facial and head trauma.
“If you look aft er young children or have kids visiting your home, window and door safety locks are your best friend,” said BCEHS Unit Chief Marilyn Oberg. “Little children move quickly and sometimes without reason or warning, so ensuring security locks are in place is a simple and eff ective safety measure for the warmer months.”
Dr. Ash Singhal is a pediatric neurosurgeon and medical director with the BC Children’s Hospital Trauma Program, and says with rising temperatures,
they oft en see an increase in falls from windows.
“Many of these injuries can be quite severe, including skull fractures and brain injuries and potentially cause long terms eff ects for the child,” Dr. Singal reports.
BCEHS emphasizes that while it might be tempting to leave a window open a crack to let in some fresh air during the warmer months, remember that young children are innately curious and natural climbers, and do not understand the risk of their actions. Th ey can be strong enough to widen an unlocked window. Toddlers have a high centre of gravity, so even
leaning on a screen can cause a fall, likely headfi rst, which can lead to serious injuries.
Safety tips to prevent falls from windows:
• Don’t underestimate a child’s mobility; children begin climbing before they can walk.
• Move household items away from windows to discourage children from climbing to peer out. Toddlers may use anything as a step stool to get higher.
• Be aware that window screens will not prevent children from falling through – they keep bugs out, not children in.
• Install window guards on windows above the ground
level. Th ese act as a gate in front of the window.
• Or, fasten the windows, so that they cannot open more than 10 centimetres (four inches). Children can fi t through spaces as small as 12 centimetres (fi ve inches) wide. In either case, ensure there is a safe release option in case of a house fi re.
• Don’t leave children unattended on balconies or decks. Move furniture or planters away from the edges as kids can climb up and over.
• Talk to your children about the dangers of opening and playing near windows, particularly on upper fl oors of the home.
Child airlifted after 3-storey fall
Tanya Jeyachandran photoBC Air Ambulance transported a child in “critical condition” to BC Children’s Hospital Monday evening.
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Students from Kent Elementary get some hands-on learning at the stream table as they learn about the FraserWatershed from Hope Mountain Centre instructor Kim Verigin.
Kent kids schooled on watershedLorene KeitchTHE OBSERVER
One lucky class from Kent Elementary got up close and personal with our local watershed.
Under a blue sky, Mr. Mill’s grade 4/5 class listened and did hands-on learning about the watershed, from under the ground to the river ways to the vital roles the local system plays in our community. Th ey clustered around a sand table on the lawn of the Fraser River Fishing Lodge to learn about streams and fl ow. Th ey watched as an instructor explained the water table and the harmful and helpful things humans do that impacts it. Th ey took a walk along the banks of the Fraser River in an area instructors referred to as the the heart of the Fraser, bringing students into the teaching process.
“Th ey learn about the watershed, the water cycle, how to look at diff erent components of a watershed, water volume, sediment, and specifi cally talking about the Fraser and Harrison rivers,” explains La Vern Klassen, program assistant at the Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning.
Th e program was put on by
the Hope Mountain Centre, a nonprofi t organization with a goal to get people outside.
“We fi gure if people are outside, they’re healthier and happier,” says Klassen. “Part of that is educating people about their surroundings.”
Teacher Greg Mills says he
found it to be a great program for his students.
"Th is is an excellent hands on program that discusses the importance of watersheds, pollution of groundwater, controlling of fl ooding and how important the gravel in the Fraser River is for marine systems," says Mills. "We live in
a stunning area and the there isno better way to learn than inthe real environment."
Th e program was madepossible through funding fromNestle Waters, which allowsthe Hope Mountain Centre toput on the programming toschools for no charge.
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Th ere is a climber’s dreamscape right outside of Harrison Hot Springs. It’s tucked away, hidden behind a bright yellow gate just past the Harrison Resort Golf Course.
Th e Harrison Bluff s are unique because there are multiple-level routes clustered together, allowing climbers of diff erent skill levels to climb together.
“You can do everything from climbing for an hour to spending a whole aft ernoon and evening, climb all the way up to the top and have a really adventurous time,” describes longtime climber Mike Worn.
Th e type of rock at the bluff s also makes it a safer climb than many.
“Th e quality of the rocks is fantastic, it’s the equivalent of granite in Yosemite Park in California,” says Worn. “It makes it really safe to climb on because you don’t have to worry about chunks coming off .”
He compares the quality to being on par with Squamish, but with far less crowds.
While the climbing routes have been around for many years, it was only within the last 10 or so years that Worn and a few other climbers rediscovered it. He and some fellow climbers worked to uncover old routes and added a few climbs himself. Over the past few years, climbers have volunteered their time to add routes, scrub rocks and maintain trail access.
Climbers have quietly enjoyed this recreational pursuit just off of Hot Springs Road for years. But now, a small group is working towards upgrading the site, with a wish list including a proper parking lot, an
outhouse, perhaps a garbage can too.
Sam Waddington, a Chilliwack city councillor and outdoor enthusiast, is one of the climbers interested in seeing upgrades and promotion of the bluff s. He enjoys the bluff s for their varied routes and easy accessibility and says on a hot summer day, dozens of climbers can be found scaling the rocks. He says from his understanding, the area used to be much more popular before the climbing in Squamish (the Stawamus Chief) was developed.
“As the area grows more and more popular, you can’t have unlimited amounts of people parking on the highway,” he explains. “We want to make the area’s council aware of this asset in their backyard, and work with them on how to make it better.”
Waddington even envisions a future where the parking lot is the start to community walking trails and as a base for an already-popular area to drive further recreational use.
“Climbing and outdoor recreation in general can be a huge economic driver.” he comments.
Waddington has joined forces with Community Futures North Fraser to see how they can make the bluff s into a destination. One of the mandates of Community Futures North Fraser is community economic development, looking for opportunities to help support local business. Executive Director Alan Main says they are working on a proposal to present to the District of Kent Council on the benefi ts of upgrading the Harrison Bluff s. Main has already approached the Agassiz-Harrison
Chamber of Commerce and found them to be “very supportive” as they see the benefi t of more tourists coming into the area.
“Generally, working with climbing, biking or hiking groups can be really good for communities,” says Main.
He has found groups such as climbers will spend countless hours volunteering their time if given just a few resources like a parking lot and port-a potty.
Currently, climbers either park on Hot Springs Road or beside the gate, which does not have much room and needs to be kept clear for hydro use. What the Harrison Bluff s climbers would like to see is to make the site accessible in perpetuity once the twinning of the hydro lines is complete. Th ey also would like trail development along the base of the bluff s and perhaps an informational sign.
“Th ere used to be a trail that went up to the left of the climbs and there’s an amazing viewpoint up there,”
recalls Worn. “We want to have that trail re-established. It would be really great to see that trail come up and over the hill and connect to the source of the hot springs.”
Th e Interior to Lower Mainland (ILM) project is being constructed now near the Harrison Bluff s. Just last week, letters were sent to local residents warning of detonations taking place over several days and in diff erent locations along the line. According to BC Hydro, the process is scheduled to take place on BC Hydro’s transmission line right-of-way south of Harrison Hot Springs throughout the month of May, in the area the Harrison Bluff s are located.
Worn says the new hydro lines going through there have made a positive diff erence for the Harrison Bluff s.
“Th ere’s a lot more sunshine on there,” he says. “It’s a good thing for the area because it means there’s not as much moss that we have to clean off .”
Harrison Bluffs: a multi-level
climber’s paradise
SubmittedMike Worn ascends the Harrison Bluffs.
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Is the Orange Tsunami headed west?
Democracy in AlbertaLast week’s Alberta election was an example of the democratic process at its
best.We aren’t talking about the results. Whether or not the New Democrats can
stabilize that mismanaged ship is yet to be seen.Th e reaction from the ‘right’ following Rachel Notley’s convincing win was
predictable; the sky is falling. Meanwhile, the ‘left ’ are thrilled.It’s the process to achieve the result that should give all Canadians pause for
thought, and a reason to be thankful for the society in which we live.What happened in Alberta on Tuesday was, anecdotally, a civil upheaval - a
coup d’état, but in a completely civilized manner.In many countries, such a drastic change of government would come at a heavy
cost. Lives would be lost. Millions of lives have been lost in countries around the world in eff orts to overthrow long-reigning governments.
And yet, in our neighbouring province, the wounds were limited to the egos of those who thought change could never happen in that oil-rich, right-wing driven economy.
Th e democratic process is alive and well.Certainly, there were not nearly enough people getting to the polls.Although voter turnout was the highest in 22 years, 57 per cent is nothing to
brag about when deciding the future of a province - higher than B.C.’s 52 per cent in 2013, but a far cry from respectable.
Th e talking heads are still analyzing the results. Some say the arrogance of 44 years of power got to the Conservative supporters - that many of them thought there was no way another party in Alberta could ever garner enough support.
On the other side, the “Notley Crew” is basking in the aft erglow of a well-run campaign, feeding off the anger of the average Albertan. Th e lies, deception and ridiculous government spending had gone on long enough for the majority of those who took the time to vote and now the change they demanded is real.
Will it prove to be a good move for Alberta? Only time will tell.Undoubtedly, B.C.’s NDP leader John Horgan has already not only congratulated
Notley on her victory, but also asked for her campaign notes.
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Victoria – Albertans have always laughed about their long-standing reputation as a reckless, immature society.
Th e classic bumper sticker, now available as a T-shirt or coff ee cup in several variations, states: “Please God, give us one more oil boom, we promise not to p--- it away this time.”
Now they’ve thrown out the government that fi nally tried to stop blowing money like a roughneck fresh out of the bush. Jim Prentice had the gall to propose raising income taxes for high wage earners, doing away with former Alberta treasurer Stockwell Day’s signature fl at tax.
In response, voters have abruptly replaced the 44-year Progressive Conservative dynasty with an upstart NDP that wants to
tax the rich and corporations even more. Facing an oil slump, layoff s and a huge structural defi cit in Alberta’s lavish public service, NDP premier-elect Rachel Notley is committed to a 50-per-cent increase in the minimum wage and another “review” of resource royalties.
One headline in a national paper summed it up: “Go home, Alberta. You’re drunk.”
In the sober days aft er the election, a few truths emerge. Alberta hasn’t been a fi scally conservative, small-government place for a long time. Among other things, it has ratcheted up teacher and nurse wages across the country.
Alberta is broke, again, and even the NDP is afraid to resort to a sales tax.
Th e minimum wage hike is a pet policy of Canada’s labour federations, which somehow remain convinced that poverty can be eliminated by state order.
On the positive side, Notley
has promised to end corporate and union donations to political parties, as has already been done federally. B.C. should be next,
but the gravy train of business donations is too tempting for our nominally Liberal government.
Here at the B.C. legislature, an NDP staff er passed out cans of Orange Crush to celebrate. NDP leader John Horgan pronounced himself “ecstatic,” and hastened to assure reporters that Notley is “as competent as she sounds.”
Notley now has to sort through
a caucus that includes typical NDP place-holders, college students and union staff running in faint-hope constituencies. Soon aft er the result, the party pulled down its website platform and candidate biographies, as Notley began phoning energy companies to reassure them Alberta will be “A-OK” on her watch.
Horgan likes to describe the “capital fl ight” from new NDP governments as if it’s just a show put on by big business. Plummeting stock prices and relocation of corporate offi ces are all staged, according to the party line, nothing to do with actual investment conditions created by NDP policies. Th is fi ction is all Horgan dares to say publicly, because it’s what his party base devoutly believes.
Besides, they’re only branch offi ces of multinational oil companies like Shell, Horgan said. He used his favourite Tommy Douglas quote, about the bad news of a big oil company leaving.
“Th e good news is, the oil is staying here.”
B.C.’s natural gas might be staying here too. Horgan insists he supports a natural gas export industry, but his party seems more concerned with an ascending Green Party, and an urban base that believes you can run a resource economy on windmills and solar panels.
Notley supports twinning the TransMountain pipeline, while Horgan continues to insist he has no opinion on the project Adrian Dix so memorably opposed.
Th e Alberta NDP has a steep learning curve ahead. Th e B.C. NDP has a couple of years to see if the appearance of a like-minded Alberta government is a boost for them, or a cautionary tale for voters.
Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfl etcherbc Email: tfl [email protected]
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Aft er the success of last year’s event, we will be hosting another event this year to celebrate the national Intergenerational Day on June 1. Once again, the Legion is donating their hall and yard for our activities. ACE will have our ACE Burger barbecue, Prospera is hosting the bouncy castle, and Kent students will be bringing seniors from the lodges in the wheelchair walk. Th ere will also be an open house for local businesses and organizations to set up information tables, and it would be great to have community members showcase their
own talents in arts or craft s.It is a great opportunity for the entire
community to be involved in an event for all ages. We still have tables and spaces available, and we really need more event volunteers as well. If you would like to be involved, contact ACE at [email protected] or 604-796-9496.
We are really excited to see this event grow and become a great local celebration of a national day that honors all ages.
Sandy BalascakACE Administrator
Intergenerational Day Celebration June 1
Here in the year 2015, it’s the 1960’s all over again. One of the anti-this, anti-that songs that came out of the 1960’s, goes something like this, “When will they ever learn.”
As baltimore 2015 burns to the ground, it’s a repeat of Baltimore 1968. What goes around, come around.
Flash backwards to the early 1960’s, when black people were marching in the streets, demanding civil rights. Th e 1965 Watts Riots in South Los Angeles. Th e Civil Rights movement continues. Last 1960’s, black people across the USA are burning down whole cities. It was called the Race Riots of the late 1960s.
We saw Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated in 1968.
Now fl ash forward to the 1992 Los Angeles Riots, as LA burns to the ground. Black people want justice against those four LAPD offi cers who beat Rodney King.
Now we have the series of events that happen in 2014 and 2015 involving the shootings of unarmed black people at the hands of white police offi cers.
Someone once told me, “When policemen break the law, there is no law. Only a fi ght for survival.”
Th e real issues need to be addressed here. Take it from a young black boy who spoke up aft er the events of Ferguson, Missouri.
“We the people in the black communities need jobs, education, healthcare. Th e high rate of crime and drug addiction in our communities needs to be confronted head on. We the black people can’t do it alone. We need both whites and blacks on board. Only together we can change conditions., if things are to change at all."
Our generation will have the hardest time of it.
Do not hold onto hate, anger or pain. It will drain you of your energy. It will keep you from loving.
Harvey AndrewAgassiz BC
Anger and hate will sap your energy
Good and the bad of Alberta’s NDP win
John Horgan says that he is pleased that the NDP won government in Alberta.
John now has a couple of problems on his hands because of this NDP win in Alberta. One is that the new NDP premier, Rachel Notely wants the Kinder Morgan pipeline to be built. John Horgan on the other hand does not want this pipeline to be built.
Th e other problem is that if Rachel Notely receives an unsatisfactory report card aft er two years in government in Alberta, which will be 2017, B.C. voters will have a provincial election.
A bad report card will have to be absorbed by John Horgan and the B.C. NDP, once again keeping the B.C. NDP in opposition status.
Joe Sawchuk
The Fraser Timber Supply Area Cooperative Association (FTSACA) is developing a Pest Management Plan (PMP) under the Integrated Pest Management Act. This plan will describe a vegetation management program using Integrated Pest Management, including the use of herbicides.
The purpose of the PMP is to describe the vegetation management program in the FTSACA chart area in the Fraser Timber Supply Area. Vegetation control methods in this plan include aerial foliar spray, ground foliar spray (including backpack and power nozzle), stem injection (hack and squirt), basal bark sprays, manual girdling, power saw, stem bending and pulling and mechanical site preparation. These treatments will take place within the Fraser Timber Supply Area that contains Crown land designated as forest land within the Chilliwack Forest District extending from the Nesakwatch River drainage on the Canada / US border in the south to the Nahatlatch River drainage in the north. It extends from the Pitt River in the west to the Skagit River in the east. Since the FTSACA chart areas are spread throughout the Chilliwack Forest District, nearby towns include Boston Bar and Hope and the communities of the Fraser Valley. There are numerous dwellings scattered throughout the plan area. Proposed herbicides to be used include Vision, VisionMax, Vantage, Weed-Master (glyphosate), Release MSO, Garlon RTU, Garlon XRT (triclopyr) and Sylgard 309 (siloxylated polyether). This Pest Management Plan will be in effect for a period of five years from the date of approval (approximately 2015 to 2020).
Interested parties may view the Pest Management Plan application in detail at the following location:
Dunham and Associates Forest Professionals Ltd. 9194 Edward St. Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 4C6 (604) 793-6978 Attention: Michelle Dunham, RPF
A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.
DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLANPest Management Plan (PMP) No.: 794-003-15/20
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Warm weather is on the horizon, and people from all over are preparing their vehicles for another season of road trips. In addition to packing the interior car-go areas full of equipment and luggage, many road-trippers also haul gear and
recreational accessories with them.
There’s more to towing than hitching a trailer and hitting the open road. A number of factors come into play when towing cargo or another vehicle, including the tow-ing capacity of the vehicle doing the hauling. The following are some safety tips for road trippers hitting the road with trailer in tow.
Tow vehiclesWhile many vehicles have towing capabilities, not all of those vehicles are neces-sarily right for the job. Review the towing capacities of various vehicles depending on the type of trailer that will be towed. A larger, more powerful vehicle may be necessary if you will be towing something large and heavy, such as a boat or a rec-reational vehicle. You may need more horsepower to maintain a safe driving speed when towing especially heavy cargo.
EquipmentDifferent manufacturers offer towing packages equipped to work in concert with your vehicle. Towing packages may include certain types of hitches, batteries, � asher systems, extended-view side mirrors, and even special axles and tires. In many areas, a trailer with a loaded weight of more than 1,500 pounds requires a separate braking system and a breakaway switch located on the tongue of the trail-er that activates the trailer brakes in the event it separates from the tow vehicle. Having the right equipment can mean the difference between safely towing cargo and getting in an accident.
AbilityHaving a lot of power and the right equipment is not enough to safely tow cargo. Recklessness on the road, which includes driving over the speed limit, is a recipe for an accident. It typically takes time and some practice for drivers to grow accus-tomed to driving while towing cargo. Driving while towing cargo requires that driv-ers maneuver their vehicles differently than they would in more typical conditions, and that they drive at slower speeds while leaving room for a larger turning radius. In addition, drivers must accommodate for the extra weight when braking.
Vehicle checkVerifying that the trailer hitch is secure is not the only inspection drivers must con-duct before hitting the open road. The vehicle doing the towing should be serviced, and any repairs should be made. Check � uid levels, particularly the transmission � uid. In addition, make sure the water level in the battery is acceptable and have the motor oil changed if it is nearing its mileage limit. It’s also a good idea to re-place the air � lter, examine the tires for adequate tread and test the brakes.
When the trip begins, give your vehicle and the hitch a once-over to double-check that everything is in working order. This can be done during service station stops along the trip.Spring is a season of recreational fun and long road trips, but it pays to play it safe when towing gear and other cargo.
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2015SUZUKI DEMORIDE TOUR!
17 MOTORCYCLES AVAILABLE FOR DEMOS RIDESTHURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2015
FROM 10AM TO 4PM
BIG TOP POWERSPORTS7869 Entreprise Drive Chilliwack, BC 877-620-0221bigtoppowersport.com
WAY OF LIFE
One day only - Call for bookings and demo ride rules
M A I N T E N A N C E , R E PA I R A N D T I R E S
Open Country A/TII
Excellent all season traction with ride comfort
Wear-resistant tread compound for excellent tread life
Aggressive sidewall design for traction and good looks
DriveGuard
Run-flat tires designed specifically for coupes, sedans and wagons outfitted with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
All-season touring tire
Confident handling with a quiet, comfortable ride
LEARN TO TOW SAFELY
Warm weather is on the horizon, and people from all over are preparing their vehicles for another season of road trips. In addition to packing the interior car-go areas full of equipment and luggage, many road-trippers also haul gear and
recreational accessories with them.
There’s more to towing than hitching a trailer and hitting the open road. A number of factors come into play when towing cargo or another vehicle, including the tow-ing capacity of the vehicle doing the hauling. The following are some safety tips for road trippers hitting the road with trailer in tow.
Tow vehiclesWhile many vehicles have towing capabilities, not all of those vehicles are neces-sarily right for the job. Review the towing capacities of various vehicles depending on the type of trailer that will be towed. A larger, more powerful vehicle may be necessary if you will be towing something large and heavy, such as a boat or a rec-reational vehicle. You may need more horsepower to maintain a safe driving speed when towing especially heavy cargo.
EquipmentDifferent manufacturers offer towing packages equipped to work in concert with your vehicle. Towing packages may include certain types of hitches, batteries, � asher systems, extended-view side mirrors, and even special axles and tires. In many areas, a trailer with a loaded weight of more than 1,500 pounds requires a separate braking system and a breakaway switch located on the tongue of the trail-er that activates the trailer brakes in the event it separates from the tow vehicle. Having the right equipment can mean the difference between safely towing cargo and getting in an accident.
AbilityHaving a lot of power and the right equipment is not enough to safely tow cargo. Recklessness on the road, which includes driving over the speed limit, is a recipe for an accident. It typically takes time and some practice for drivers to grow accus-tomed to driving while towing cargo. Driving while towing cargo requires that driv-ers maneuver their vehicles differently than they would in more typical conditions, and that they drive at slower speeds while leaving room for a larger turning radius. In addition, drivers must accommodate for the extra weight when braking.
Vehicle checkVerifying that the trailer hitch is secure is not the only inspection drivers must con-duct before hitting the open road. The vehicle doing the towing should be serviced, and any repairs should be made. Check � uid levels, particularly the transmission � uid. In addition, make sure the water level in the battery is acceptable and have the motor oil changed if it is nearing its mileage limit. It’s also a good idea to re-place the air � lter, examine the tires for adequate tread and test the brakes.
When the trip begins, give your vehicle and the hitch a once-over to double-check that everything is in working order. This can be done during service station stops along the trip.Spring is a season of recreational fun and long road trips, but it pays to play it safe when towing gear and other cargo.
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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
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Community Events9th Annual Harrison Art Show - Saturday, May 16 & Sunday May 17 from 10am - 5pm both days. View the talents of more than 35 artists in a variety of media. Featured artist is the award winning Laura Levitsky. Onsite Café available. Admission by donation. Harrison Memorial Hall, 290 Esplanade Ave., Harrison Hot Springs.
Teddy Bear Picnic at Kilby Historic Site - Sunday, May 17 from 11am - 4pm. Bring your teddy bear and get ready for some old-fashioned family fun! Wholesome goodies available or bring your own picnic. 215 Kilby Rd., Harrison Mills. FMI call 604-796-9576 or visit kilby.ca
4th Annual Harrison Festival Society Fundraiser - Featuring Celtic funk legends, Mad Pudding. Saturday, May 23 at 7:30pm, music at 9pm. Silent auction, ra� e, door prizes, desserts and refreshments. Harrison Memorial Hall. FMI call 604-796-3664 or visit harrisonfestival.com
2nd Annual Intergenerational Day Celebration - Monday, June 1 from 10am to 3pm at the Agassiz Legion. ACE Burgers, local business displays, bouncy castle and more! FMI call 604-796-9496
Seniors Friendship House Drop-In - Mon. Seniors Walking to Music at 10 am, Sit & Fit at 10:30 am, Bingo at 1 pm, Seniors Learn to Line Dance at 4 pm; Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm.; Wed. Floor Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor Curling at 1 pm. FMI call 604-796-3422.Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. FMI call Ernie Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or email [email protected]
Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Support - Knit & Natter Group: We meet every Thursday at Dogwood Manor on Morrow Rd., Agassiz. Everyone welcome. Call Eunice 604-796-9841Tuesday is Toonie Day Bowling - Agassiz and Harrison seniors are encouraged to come out and join 5 pin bowling every second and last Tuesday of each month starting at 3:15pm at Chillibowl Lanes, Chilliwack. Car pool available. Call Kay FMI at 604-316-3318
Groups & Activities For Kids Agassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal education, nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Kent Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids 0 - 5. FMI call Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161.Preschool Storytime - Fridays at 10:15. It’s Crackle, Ms Terrill and all your little friends together as we listen to stories and have all kinds of fun. Free, drop in, all welcome.Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting Place - Meet friends, old & new! Parents/caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Weds. & Thurs. 9:30 am - 1 pm 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313
Co� ee Break/Story Hour - A weekly Bible Study for ladies & children 0-5. Weds. 9:30 am Agassiz Christian Reformed Church on Morrow Road. FMI call or text 604-997-44841789 The Royal Westminster Regiment Cadet Corps - Westie Army Cadets Training at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 228 - 344 Fort Street Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm. Free for ages 12 - 19. FMI contact Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD at [email protected] or call 604-799-8897
Lego Club - Thursdays from 3-5pm. Every Thursday afterschool we will clear the � oor in the back room of the library, get out the boxes of Lego and let you build Lego to your hearts content. There will be themes and activities suggested, or kids can just build and visit. We add an afterschool snack and a safe place to be, for children that can be on their own only please. Drop in.
For Seniors
www.central365.org
Meeting at theAg Hall
6800 Pioneer Ave.
Agassiz CampusSunday, 10:30 am
Kids’ Ministry
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Community
Here in the Agassiz/Harrison area the May blooms never disappoint. Th e rich colours of rhododendrons and azaleas, the bright purples and white mounds of aubrietias and iberis, plus the fresh green leaves all combine to delight the senses.
May Chores
Check shrubs that were pruned in the fall or winter for more shaping if needed. Take off excess shoots for a more balanced look. Remove suckers at the base of trees, breaking them off at their point of origin.
Get ready for the dry summer that is predicted by placing soaker hoses around plants, especially those planted in the last two years. Use mulch to conserve moisture and keep weeds down.
Aphids and spittle bugs are in full swing. Both will distort the plant/fl ower of its intended beautiful growth. Insecticidal sprays can be used or hand removing depending
on the number of plants. In my experience spraying water on aphids only gives them a free ride to the ground and chance for a hike back up the stem to carry on.
Stake perennials before they get too tall.
Acclimate greenhouse purchased annuals before setting them out.Questions and Answers
How do I know which fertilizers to use on my plants?
When I started gardening it seemed a mystery to me, too. Of course, way back then there wasn’t the multiple selection there is now. To make it easier I use the mnemonic “shoots-roots-fruits” to explain the use of the three numbers on the fertilizer container, such as 15-30-15. Th e fi rst number on the label refers to the nitrogen content that is needed for the upper vegetative growth of a plant. Defi ciency symptoms are yellowing of leaves, slowing or stopping of growth. Th e second number refers to the phosphorus content which is needed for healthy roots, blooming and seed/fruit set. Signs of defi ciency are dull green leaves, purplish stems and general poor health. Th e third number refers to the percentage of potassium
or potash which is needed for fl ower and fruit production and the general health of the plant. Th e disease can be recognized when the blooms are sickly and small fruit produced. Potassium is also known to promote disease resistance. As an example in using the numbers, lettuce would use a higher fi rst number, nitrogen, and carrots and beets a higher second number, phosphorous. Th is is a simplifi ed description of the use of commercial fertilizers. Th ere are also many fertilizers that are available that are organically sourced. Plant needs are much more complicated than this explanation, so more reading on the subject is advised. I do encourage home production and use of kitchen and garden compost which will add micronutrients along with some fertilization and friability of the soil.
Will soaking vegetable seeds produce a more robust plant?
No, it merely shortens the germination time. All seeds can be soaked, usually no more than 24 hours, and planted. Over soaking and planting in wet cool soil may result in rotted seeds.
Please keep the questions coming in. Email questions to [email protected]
May blooms a delight to the senses
JANE KIVETT
GreenThumb
Volunteer fi refi ghters from the Chilliwack River Valley Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting competitors from around the country this weekend to compete in the fi rst SCOTT FireFit event of the season. On May 16 and 17 at the Chilliwack Fish and Game Club (48685 Chilliwack Lake Road), over 80 fi refi ghters will compete against the clock to complete a series of tasks that mimic the physical challenges typically faced in emergency situations.
Wearing full gear that can weigh in excess of 30 kg, competitors start by running up six fl ights of stairs carrying a 20 kg hose, placing it in the designated area, and then hoist up another 20 kg hose before running back down the stairs. Th e next grueling phase has fi refi ghters driving a steel beam 1.5 m using a 4 kg mallet and then
running 50 m to spray a target with a live hose. As if that weren’t enough, the fi nal leg sees competitors dragging an 80 kg mannequin 30 m to the fi nish line.
“It’s pretty intense,” says Fire Chief Mike Danyluk. “Th e course gives the public a great opportunity to see the kind of training fi refi ghters go through. Th e Chilliwack River Valley Volunteer Fire Department is very pleased to be hosting FireFit here in our
community.” Hilary McRoberts,
executive vice president of operations for SCOTT FireFit says, “Th e event is oft en called the toughest two minutes in sports. Not only does it require signifi cant upper and lower body strength to carry out these tasks, competitors also need to have excellent cardiovascular strength.”
Th e public is invited to attend the entire weekend’s competition.
Schedule of events May 16 10:30 am – Opening ceremonies 11 am – Competition begins 12:30 pm – Auto extrication demonstration Charity BBQ all day ($4 burger/hot dog/smokey and pop) May 17 8 a.m. – Charity Pancake Breakfast ($4 for pancakes and sausage) 9:30 a.m. – Relay Competition begins
Firefighters gearing up to show FireFit strength
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Lorene KeitchTHE OBSERVER
Visitors will soon be able to step back in time on a new entranceway to the Agassiz-Harrison Museum.
Th e museum received a federal grant to cover the cost of a new walkway and got to work on it last week. Museum volunteers prepped the site for the concrete company, with some help from AESS student volunteers. Th ey ripped out the old wood planks, which will be sent to the Community Gardens to build new plots.
Th e wood entrance to the museum / visitor centre on Pioneer Ave. was old and rotting in spots. Boards have been replaced as needed over the years but the 12-year old walkway needed updating. On top of that, the wood has proven to be hazardous with the slightest precipitation, leading to safety concerns for visitors and volunteers, explains museum manager Judy Pickard.
“It was far too slippery, especially for senior volunteers who come weekly to help at the museum,” says Pickard.
So the new boardwalk will be made from stamped concrete, made to look like wood but with a much longer lifespan and safety rating. Pickard hopes that the nonslip surface will allow the museum to extend programming, perhaps to have volunteers come on a more regular basis or allow for event hosting.
Th e walkway isn’t the only thing new at the visitor centre / museum. Inside, the walls have been completely
repainted, giving a fresh, light look to the place. Every single item had to be boxed up and moved for the painting and for a new fl oor to replace the old, worn carpet in the main hall of the museum. Volunteers have been working hard for weeks now, putting in hundreds of hours to pack, label, move, unpack, set up and prep the museum for opening.
“We have just an amazing group of volunteers here,” boasts Pickard.
Every single display was meticulously photographed and documented so items could be put back in their proper order. Th ere are some small changes thanks to volunteer recommendations. Pickard invites the community to come out and have a look at the newly renovated museum / visitor centre once they are ready to open, to be announced soon. Th e original date of May 16 for opening had to be pushed back to accommodate the concrete work.
Th e walkway project was funded through a New Horizons for Seniors grant of $25,000. Th e painting and fl ooring project was made possible by the District of Kent Council, which voted to provide the museum with $22,500 out of the money earned through the fi lming of a show in Agassiz (Wayward Pines, which premieres tonight).
Th e museum was originally a Canadian Pacifi c Rail station, built in 1893. It has been lovingly taken care of by the Agassiz-Harrison Historical Society, and is now the site of Agassiz’ visitor information centre and museum for the entire local area.
AESS students Alex Schwichtenberg and Eric Peterson pry a plank loose while Chase Bestwick and Nick Allen wait to move it out of the way. They volunteered their time at the museum last Thursday, May 7 to help prep the site for the new walkway.
The museum got a fresh coat of paint thanks to funding from Wayward Pines, along with new flooring in the main museum hall.
Step back in time on a new platform at the museum
Family Parenting Place finds temporary home
Lorene KeitchTHE OBSERVER
Family Parenting Place in Agassiz is temporarily set up at the Catholic church across the street until a mould problem can be dealt with on-site.
A dishwasher in the building flooded on multiple occasions, leading to water damage. Laura Midan, executive director of Agassiz-Harrison Community
Services, which operates Family Parenting Place, says it has been a lengthy undertaking to work through the insurance issues around getting the facility fixed.
“We’ve been in quite an insurance process,” shares Midan. “We’re working on repairing the water damage.”
In the meantime, parents with children aged 0-6 can
attend the free program atthe St. Anthony of PaduaCatholic church across thestreet from Family ParentingPlace on Morrow Road.Family Parenting Placeoperates Monday, Tuesday andThursday mornings from 9:30-1 p.m., along with a BetterBeginnings prenatal programon Tuesday mornings from10-1 p.m.
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Stringing of the transmission line (conductors) along the new transmission towers for the Interior to Lower Mainland Transmission Project has begun.
Helicopters are required for this work. The contractor has obtained the necessary permits and permissions and is in compliance with Transport Canada requirements.
Conductor ends will need to be joined with the use of an implosive connector that is a metallic sleeve with a small charge in it for each conductor. Using safe and controlled methods, the sleeves are detonated which compresses (welds) the conductor ends together. This split-second process will create several flashes with smoke and very loud bangs.
Traffic control measures will be in place as needed. Work hours will conform to municipal bylaws.
The new 247 kilometre, 500 kilovolt transmission line between Merritt and Coquitlam will expand the capacity of the system that brings power to businesses and homes in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
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Celtic funk legends Mad Pudding will be returning to Harrison Hot Springs to share their unique blend of genres and infl uences in support of the 4th annual Harrison Festival Society Fundraiser Saturday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m, music 9 p.m. at the intimate Harrison Memorial Hall.
Th eir performance at the Festival Fundraiser will mark 20 years since their fi rst appearance at the Memorial Hall in 1995. Th e band goes back to the early 1990's, when Andy Hillhouse, Harrison Festival Society Artistic Director, Cam Wilson, and Amy Stephen met while studying music at UBC. In the late 1990's they toured in the USA, UK and Europe, and put out four CDs of material that crossed over between traditional Canadian fi ddle tunes, funk and unique song interpretations.
"Known for the high quality of their upbeat live shows, their music is characterized by instrumental virtuosity, strong vocal harmonies, and a sometimes irreverent approach to mixing sounds
ranging from Celtic jigs to classical quotes, danceable covers, and funk bass lines," says Harrison Festival Society President, Heather Robertson. "Pair that with being a high energy, danceable, Va n c o u v e r - b a s e d band with a history of connection to the Festival and Mad Pudding was an easy choice for our fourth annual Harrison Festival Fundraiser."
Th e Harrison Festival Society, known worldwide for its professional artistry and small town hospitality has long been a beacon for growing acceptance of diversity and purpose fueled programming. Since the fi rst culturally themed Harrison Festival of the Arts in 1985, the Society has consistently presented the best in Canadian and International performing and visual arts both for the annual July Festival and their Season of Performing Arts running from Sept to May each year.
"As well as being an important means of seeking resources to produce our year round programming,
the Festival fundraiser is a chance to celebrate the achievements of our organization," says Robertson. Th e evening includes door prizes, raffl e, desserts and refreshments courtesy of Heritage House Cafe in Agassiz as well as a large selection of silent auction items including outdoor barbecue, surround sound stereo system, vacation rental packages and more, "but of course the music is the main attraction," says Robertson.
One of the best-known bands to emerge from Canada's coast to coast Celtic wave of the 1990's, Mad Pudding cultivated a distinctly West Coast fl avour in their music, drawing
on infl uences ranging from Canadian old time fi ddling, Irish traditional music, funk, R & B and progressive rock – and bringing them together in skillful arrangements, oft en with a dose of humour.
"Th ey call their sound 'Celtic Funk' but there is a range to the styles they play that is tied together by a very west coast sense of musical freedom," says Robertson.
Recently the band reunited with renewed energy aft er a 9 year hiatus. Th e current lineup includes the three original founders of the band, Andy Hillhouse (guitar, vocals), Cam Wilson (fi ddle, vocals), and Amy Stephen
(accordion, whistle,vocals), along with twoof its longest touringmembers, Boris Favre(bass, vocals) andAllan Dionne (drums,vocals). Each memberhas had a varied anddistinctive career, andthe band continues tobring infl uences fromtheir experience intraditional, jazz andclassical music into itsdanceable, playful andupbeat style.
Tickets to theHarrison FestivalSociety Fundraiserwith Mad Puddingare $35 and can bepurchased online atwww.harrisonfestival.com, by phone at 604-796-3664 or in personat the Ranger StationArt Gallery in Harrison.
Harrison Festival Society fundraiser features the return of a festival favourite
Celtic funk legends Mad Pudding play at the Harrison Festival Society Fundraiser Saturday,May 23.
This past week Jim Johnson (left) and Larry Kobestein, youth committee for the RoyalCanadian Legion, Br 32, Agassiz presented awards for the 2014 Remembrance Day Contest,Zone Level prizes to local students. This Zone includes Legions from Hope to Langley.Wildair Neufeld from Agassiz Christian School received a second prize in IntermediateBlack & White Poster. Adrianna Byers from Kent Elementary received a second prizein Primary Colour Poster. Harvey Andrews from ACE received a second prize in SeniorEssay. And, Loralai Thompson (pictured) received a third prize in Junior Colour Poster.Congratulations to all of our winners.
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Eventually life became more nor-mal again. The theatre in Freiburg rented a chalet in the Black Forest to assemble all the artists still under contract, and so it happened that we lived for awhile in Altglashuetten, a village high up in the mountains. It was a welcome respite after all we had experi-enced. We were especially glad that my sister who, at age nine, had yet to see the inside of a classroom, had a chance to catch up. In Colmar, the schools were used to house the army and in Konstanz they had no room for displaced children.
Needless to say that we were quite happy experiencing life in a village far removed from the problems of war and its aftermath. But not always was it peaceful there either. One morning we were awakened by French soldiers in full gear and armed going from house to house with the order to stay inside. They were looking for one of the top Nazi leaders who was rumoured to hide out in our area. Armed soldiers were stationed everywhere, especially on several mountain tops, to stop people from escaping. It was a tense day but, when the search was over, life went back to normal again.
Eventually, my brother and I became restless and decided to travel for a day to Freiburg, the city where we had spent the first years of our lives. My father and brother had
talked much about the devastation of the city and I wanted to see it with my own eyes.
When I saw the ruins, I was filled with great sadness. If the world looks like this, I thought, who wants to be here? Aimlessly I walked through the ruins until I found myself in front of the cathedral, the center of the city. Seemingly, not much damage had been done to this magnificent building, it looked as if only its win-dows had been blown out. There it still was, standing amidst the rubble, its tower pointing to the sky like a finger. More and more people gathered there as if they wanted to draw strength from it. Inside a choir started to sing and listening people became transformed. Perhaps there was hope? Perhaps not all was lost?
Slowly the hopelessness disap-peared and, looking at each others’ faces we saw a glimmer of hope!
Final Notes: Sigolsheim was restored again to the way it was before. In a grand gesture there is now a special War Cemetery to hon-our pilots from both sides. Freiburg, too, has been building to its former glory, with the help of old building plans found among the ruins.
Just a few years ago, however, it was found that the top part of the cathedral tower had suffered far more damage than originally thought and still needs much work to make it safe enough to walk up. When I heard this I thought that this is not unlike what happens to people after such traumatic experiences: some show the damage that was done to them right away, with others it is not so obvious until much later. And then, there are those who think they have forgotten about it all, only to discover that it takes very little to bring it all back again!
A Glimmer of hopeThis is the final column in series
on end of the Second World War in Europe.
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A heartfelt thank you to all of our family and friends who have called, sent fl owers, baking and messages of sympathy during this diffi cult time of the passing of our mother, Rose Bodnar. Special thanks goes out to Dr. Phimister and the staff at the Agassiz Medical Clinic, Mo-hamed and his staff at Remedy’s Rx, the staff and residents at Logan Manor, where Mom called it her home for the last 5 years and most recently Glenwood Care Centre, … the Leyan family, the wonder-ful nursing staff, care aids and the kitchen staff, you all made us so welcome and comforted during moms short stay, but especially the last week, your kindness and tender loving care will never be forgot-ten. Finally to the CWL, the lunch and tribute to mom was beautiful.
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T. Marlowe Manor1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz(Under new Management)
Spacious and bright new condo quality
1 bdrm...$650 and 2 bdrm...$800/m
Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all
conveniences, down town. Available now.
Call 604-703-3405
LOOKING for a 2 bedroom rental in Harrison Hot Springs Village from mid December to mid January. Will consider exchange for 2 bedroom condo in downtown Victoria. Please email [email protected].
2006 Jeep Liberty - 135000 km, like new, 1 person owned, lady driver. Price negotiable.604-671-0005 or 604-971-7770
1998 ACCURA 1.6 EL. 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#651 $2,900.2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, au-to, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900.2003 HONDA ODYSSEY 7psg full load, runs good, Aircared STK#530, $3,900.2004 DODGE CARAVAN 7psgr, loaded STK#525 $2,900. 2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900.2007 FORD Fusion 4 dr auto, loaded A/cared ST#321 $6,9002007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $9,900.2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900.2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K STK#17. $12,900.2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.
Financing Availablewww.keytrackautosales.ca
TO BE SOLD UNDER THE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT:
2000 Mercedes CLK32 VIN#:WDBLJ65G1YF138852Owned by Kevin Craig.Money owed: $5431.99The sale for the mentioned Mercedes will take place at: Pioneer Motors 1887 #9 Hwy, Agassiz, BC on May 22, 2015
TO BE SOLD UNDER THE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT:
1990 Ford F250 VIN#:1FRTHX26M9LKA38033Owned by Bryce Robert Sutton.Money owed: $3595.96The sale for the mentioned Ford F250 will take place at: Pioneer Motors 1887 #9 Hwy, Agassiz, BC on May 22, 2015
WAREHOUSE LIENIn the matter of the
Warehouse Lien Act:Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Gary Ward of the last known address of: 606 Central Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 7M1; for unpaid rents totaling $344.00 If this amount is not paid on or before May 21, 2015, the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.
WAREHOUSE LIENIn the matter of the
Warehouse Lien Act:Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Susan Arrow of Armstrong Commercial Services of the last known address of: PO Box 211, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0; for unpaid rents totaling $463.50. If this amount is not paid on or before May 21, 2015, the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
341 PRESSURE WASHING
356 RUBBISH REMOVAL
PETS
477 PETS
PETS
477 PETS
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
548 FURNITURE
130 HELP WANTED
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
551 GARAGE SALES
560 MISC. FOR SALE
563 MISC. WANTED
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
757 WANTED TO RENT
TRANSPORTATION
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
TRANSPORTATION
845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
851 TRUCKS & VANS
CHECK CLASSIFIEDS 604-796-4300
EXTRA INCOMEClassified ads are a direct line to extraincome. Somewhere there is a buyer for the things you no longer want or need.Call bcclassified.com 604-796-4300
Public Notice2015 Parcel Tax Rolls
Pursuant to the Community Charter, the District of Kent gives notifi cation that the assessment rolls listing the names and addresses for all properties subject to 2015 parcel taxes for the following service areas will be certifi ed on May 25, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. in the Centennial Centre at the Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC:
• Mount Woodside Sewer and Water Systems• Rockwell Bay Estates Water System
The rolls may be inspected at the Reception Counter of Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC during its regular offi ce hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.
Property owners must submit in writing to the District at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the time appointed for the sitting of the Tax Review Panel if they wish to request to amend the roll with respect to their property for any of the following reasons:
1. There is an error or omission respecting a name or address;2. There is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; 3. There is an error or omission respecting the taxable area or the taxable front age of a parcel; or4. An exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed.
If no amendment requests are received by the appointed time then the 2015 parcel tax rolls are deemed to be authenticated by the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel and the meeting will be adjourned.
Any questions concerning the above or in relation to the complaint process should be directed to the undersigned at 604-796-2235.
Judy LewisDirector of Financial Services
16 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, May 14, 2015
I have been coming a few times each year to Agassiz (since 1989) to visit my in-laws in Agassiz. It was a great surprise to come and visit on Friday, March 20 and � nd out that there was this new recreation complex. I took a couple of my kids there to play volleyball in the gym in the afternoon and evening. The gym was amazing. High ceilings, beautiful wood � oors and great light-ing. The complex was so clean and spotless.
What really got my attention were the employees. In the afternoon a female employee and later on in the evening another female employee helped us out. They were some of the nicest and polite people I have ever met. I just wanted to share this bit of information with you and I hope that you will recognize them as pro-viding exceptional service. We plan on spending more time at the recreation centre with each visit to Agassiz.
Thanks,Norm Thom
AGASSIZ FIRE DEPARTMENT 15TH CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
(Texas Scramble Format)
Location: Sandpiper Golf Course Saturday, June 20, 2015
12:30 shot gun startCost: $150.00 per golfer, which includes 18 holes of golf, power golf cart, return 18 holes play back at Sandpiper Golf Course,
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMSTot T-Ball begins - May 20How Does Your Garden Grow?- June 8
CHILDREN PROGRAMSHome Alone - May 23
ADULT PROGRAMSCommunity Tile Project - May 23Food Safe - May 23Dog Obedience - May 27Occupational First AidLevel 1 - May 30
We have some great summer programs coming up. Colton, our Summer Assistant is planning a fun, active
Summer!The Pool is Open!Be the first to take lessons this season. Registration is now open for the first set that begins June 1 after school - Salamander Sea Otter, Levels 1 through 6Lesson sets are available.Join us for Aquafit Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:45pmPublic Swim Monday Wednesday and Friday for a $1 in May!
