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Greg Laychak/ The ObserverPhyllis Stenson was presented the Spirit of Folk award at the Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City mid-February.

‘Pathbreaker’ earns folk music honourBy Greg LaychakThe Observer

Phyllis Stenson had been to the Folk Alliance International (FAI) conference before, but she didn’t expect to attend this year – she’s been retired from her roles as executive and artistic directors of the Harrison Festival for two years now.

Th e deciding factor though, was a phone call from the FAI executive director telling her she’d won one of the fi ve 2016 Spirit of Folk awards handed out at the event in February.

“When he said I'd won the award I couldn't imagine how it had

happened,” Phyllis said. “To be from such a small community was so exciting [for me], and for the festival as well.”

Th e award that Stenson and her husband travelled to Kansas City for her to accept is given every year to those who are actively involved in promoting and preserving folk music through community building and leadership.

“What the local community may not all know is the extent to which Phyllis is respected in the broader arts community,” said Stenson’s replacement at the Harrison Festival, Andy Hillhouse. “She was a real pathbreaker in programming

that was culturally diverse and inclusive, and always maintained a strong focus on the local community integrity of the festival.”

In this case, that broader arts community is an organization whose conference attracts about 1,800 people annually.

During the panel that she participated in while at the conference, Phyllis’s table had festival coordinators from theatres in Los Angeles, New York and Washington D.C., as an example of the scale of the event and the status of her peers.

“It's a very important organization, not only to the festival community

but anybody that has anything todo with non-mainstream music,”she said. “Folk music, blues, worldmusic.”

She would sometimes go to theFAI event when it came to Torontoto look for artists to book for theHarrison Festival, to fi nd herselfimmersed in the “spectrum of theindustry.”

So the return for Phyllis andhusband Ed to the event aft er theyboth retired from the festival was arevisiting of old friends and a pastworld for the couple.

Th e pair made a trip out of it,making the journey beside each

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other, as they had worked for nearly 30 years (and still do when they take the odd job).

In fact, Phyllis feels that Ed deserves recognition too, but she chuckles when she talks about her acceptance of the award.

“When I gave my little thank you speech I was really fl ustered because there were hundreds of people there,” she said. “And I didn't remember to mention him.”

But the pair had a laugh about it aft erward.

❖ ❖ ❖When she was

growing up, Phyllis’s family would visit Harrison Mills from their home in North Vancouver and she decided to make the move there in 1974.

Five years later, she started volunteering for the Committee of Arts Council when the festival was a small aff air made up mostly

of hands-on workshops in papermaking and painting with a show from the theatre department.

“Th en I started learning about how to get performers, how to get grants and it just kind of blossomed from there,” Phyllis said.

Th e festival quickly outgrew the Arts Council and formed its own society in 1988.

Phyllis built the festival budget from a couple of thousand dollars up to three full-time paid staff , a budget of $400,000, and “a bunch of in-kind.”

Th e society continued on the path of its founding mandate which was to focus on diversity as a positive way to learn about diff erent cultures through their music.

Th en, Phyllis and Ed decided to retire aft er the 35th festival.

“It was the best festival we ever had, but we didn't want it to start looking like it was just being maintained,” she said. “It was time for new ideas and new eyes.”

And the almost-70-year-old is confi dent

those who have inherited the legacy of the festival, including Hillhouse, stand behind that original and important mandate.

Phyllis said she couldn’t have asked for anybody better to fi ll her shoes.

Refl ecting back on her time with the festival, one memory stands out above the others.

When a group of 10 indigenous musicians from Rwanda came to Harrison Hot Springs to perform, the society arranged to take their guests downriver to the Chehalis Band where the two cultures interacted and shared traditions.

“Th ose were the kinds of things that were important,” Phyllis said. “For me it was all about community. When they presented

me with the award, that was one thing that was mentioned, the cross-cultural programming and community building.”

Now, she and Ed get to take the time to bask in the honour in retirement as they enjoy the community

they helped build.“I don't think there

was anything else Iwould have ratherdone,” Phyllis said.

“I felt so blessed tohave a job that I justloved to do that maybein some small waywas making a bit of adiff erence.”

Mayor Van Laerhoven presents the Canadian Award forFinancial Reporting for the Fiscal Year Ended December31, 2014 to Judy Lewis, director of financial services lastweek during the regular council meeting. The program wasestablished to “encourage municipal governments through-out Canada to publish high quality financial reports and toprovide peer recognition and technical guidance for offi-cials preparing these reports,” according to the GovernmentFinance Officers Association out of Chicago.

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In a unanimous decision of support, the eight electoral area (EA) directors voted against the proposed rezoning for a remediated soil dump on Chehalis Forest Service Road last week, putting the fi nal nail in the coffi n of the project north of Highway 7.

Th e fi nal word about a Statlu Resources Inc. initiative was resolved at the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) Board meeting on Feb. 23, with the four delegations set to present withdrawing from the agenda.

Only EA directors are permitted to vote on items that pertain to the electoral areas, so the vote was more of a formality as the Electoral Area Services Committee (AESC) had already voted the proposal down earlier in February.

Statlu had proposed a site on the east side of Chehalis Forest Service Road (also known as Chehalis Resource Road) where remediated soil would be dumped into a site downhill from that company’s sand and gravel extraction operation.

Company owner Earl Wilder said his planned facility was so safe that even if a 200-year event rainfall occurred it wouldn’t pollute the Chehalis River below.

He feels the process wasn’t fair and that his project was doomed from the start because few people would even look at the rigorous research his company had carried out.

“It’s just ‘no’ and no reasons for ‘no’—just ‘no,’” he told the Observer aft er the earlier decision.

But local petitioners felt otherwise, gathering over 2,000

signatures locally and from around the Fraser Valley, along with more than 50 letters to the FVRD.

Th eir argument was against the environmental cost—no matter how small or unlikely—such a project could pose to a wilderness area that supports tourism, recreation and important ecological populations.

During the AESC meeting in early February, the FVRD also passed a resolution that will see the group asking B.C. for funding to look at the need for such a facility in the area and which location “could be better and have less potential environmental impact,” according to FVRD’s CAO Paul Gipps in an previous statement.

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Three months for prolific offenderA local prolifi c

off ender who was caught stealing from a work truck while the maintenance crew were only a few feet away, received a conditional sentence of 90 days followed by 12 months probation last Friday at Chilliwack Courthouse.

Thirty-eight-year-old Brody James Douglas’s

charges of theft under $5,000 and assault with a weapon led to the sentence last week.

He was arrested at the scene of the Popkum convenience store in early February, where he was reported to have been caught by staff rifl ing through an unlocked vehicle in the parking lot.

Maintenance staff were repairing a gas pump when the suspect entered a work truck and stole the keys, according to RCMP reports.

When confronted by employees, Douglas allegedly threw the stolen keys at one of the employees and threw his bicycle, striking two others and causing

minor injuries.Th e bicycle, a red

Huff y mountain bike, is believed to have been stolen.

Douglas has a long list of past charges—mostly theft and various breaches in Chilliwack dating back to late 1996 and occurring almost every year.

RCMP crime stats show incidents of property crime in both the Agassiz area and Harrison Village during the last three months of 2015.

Agassiz RCMP released last quarter’s property crime maps for the District of Kent and Harrison Hot Springs and they show an increase of theft s from vehicles in Agassiz and a spike in auto theft in Harrison.

In one example, local police believe the owner of an impounded vehicle broke into an auto repair shop, entered the vehicle and removed its license plates.

Th ose plates were later located by Abbotsford Police and the matter remains under investigation, according to the RCMP.

“In Agassiz we observed an increase in theft from vehicles in the months leading into the holiday season,” said Sgt. Darren Rennie of the Agassiz police. “In most cases vehicles were left insecure. Th e police want to remind the public to ensure your vehicles are locked and valuables are out of sight.”

During the summer months RCMP investigated an increase in theft s of motor vehicles in the Harrison Hot Springs area.

Th ey observed a drop in the amount of recovered and stolen vehicles in the 2015 fourth quarter, but police said it is evident the

theft s have continued.In these cases, the police

utilized forensic science when a stolen vehicle is recovered.

Th at evidence has led to police identifi cation of suspects in those stolen vehicles cases and in some instances, charges have been recommended.

“Recently we have received a number of fi ngerprint hits on the recovered stolen vehicles,” Sgt. Rennie said. “Th e identifi ed suspects appear to have no link with one another. Where the evidence supports a charge the police are pursuing arrests and criminal charges.”

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dogs and barn cats, people generally take their health and well being seriously.When there are incidents of animal abuse and neglect, the general

population is shocked.Th e death of six dogs in a dog walker’s truck in the Fraser Valley a couple

of years ago caused an uproar.More recently, an alleged puppy mill was busted in Langley’s Glen Valley,

and a large number of cats and more than a dozen dogs were seized from a breeder and kennel operator in Surrey.

Th is week, the B.C. government announced changes to the code of practices for kennel operators and cat and dog breeders.

Th e new rules will provide for minimum space for animals, a duty to provide immediate veterinary care, and may include proactive monitoring and enforcement for breeders. Th at last sounds like a good idea – a few random inspections could go a long way to clean out the dark corners of the industry.

More than a third of Canadians own a cat or a dog, according to a survey last year by the Canadian Animal Health Institute.

We owe it to our pets to take good care of them, and to ensure that the industries that supply us with pets are being watched.

Animals come into our lives from reputable breeders, from friends with litters, and from animal shelters.

Th ey become parts of our families, providing companionship. All they ask is food and shelter and care, and sometimes a tossed ball or a warm lap on which to sleep.

People sometime question why the public seems to get angrier about crimes against animals than about violent crimes involving adult humans.

Th e simple reason is that, like children, animals didn’t make any choices to be where they are. Th ey are entirely at the mercy of their owners.

We owe it to them to ensure that their owners do not fail them.~ Black Press

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One of the enduring legacies of Pierre Trudeau’s time as prime minister is the legal supremacy of the individual, as articulated in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

We are seeing this played out with greater force than ever today, by an activist high court that swatted aside Stephen Harper’s attempts to restrain it, and now orders a meek, politically correct Justin Trudeau government to do its bidding.

Th e Federal Court decreed last week that people have the right to grow their own “medical” marijuana. Th is ruling is unlikely to be appealed, given that Trudeau the Younger is committed to legalizing marijuana for everyone.

Th ere are conditions that show measurable relief from marijuana products, such as glaucoma or the

nausea and loss of appetite associated with cancer treatments. But much of the so-called medical marijuana industry is based on unsubstantiated claims about an inconsistent herbal remedy that hasn’t been studied much because it’s been illegal.

Th e Federal Court case involves four people from B.C., which boasts more than half of the contested medical marijuana growing licences issued across the country.

One of the petitioners suff ers from a vaguely defi ned condition known as “chronic fatigue syndrome,” which led to a disability pension from a federal civil service job at age 45.

Th e judge cited no research to support the claim that sitting around smoking dope all day relieves this condition. Indeed it defi es common sense that a set of symptoms with no identifi ed cause, which might be confused with what we used to call laziness, would be alleviated by chronic consumption of a drug that promotes eating chips and watching TV.

But we peasants aren’t supposed to question our monarchs, especially those in ermine-trimmed red robes at the Supreme Court of Canada.

Th at court has decreed that our

charter, which in Section 7 protects the “right to life, liberty and security of the person,” includes a right to have a doctor’s help to commit suicide. Euthanasia has been re-branded

as “assisted dying” by all the most “progressive” countries, and Canada has been given a fi rm deadline to join the club.

(Meanwhile, the term “right to life” is all but banned from university campuses, to minimize the risk of a coarse literal interpretation that it means, you know, a right to life.)

A Liberal-dominated committee of MPs and senators has recommended full-throttle implementation, not restricted to terminal illness and including mental conditions such as depression and dementia. Th e majority suggested even “mature minors” should have this new right.

Th e politicians support allowing doctors to opt out of cases they won’t condone, as long as they provide a referral to another doctor.

In Belgium, one of the pioneers of this brave new world, most of the growing number of euthanasia patients have had cancer. But as Th e New Yorker magazine reported in a ground-breaking article last summer, others have been euthanized because

of autism, anorexia, partial paralysis, blindness with deafness, manic-depression and yes, chronic fatigue syndrome.

B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake expressed the hope that Canada ends up with a consistent policy on doctor-assisted suicide, rather than a provincial patchwork.

Th e closest Lake came to politically incorrect criticism was to caution that “deep discussion” is needed around the court’s notion of a “competent minor,” someone not yet entrusted with the vote or access to a liquor store.

Th ree dissenting Conservative MPs went so far as to say the recommendations don’t adequately protect seniors who might be coerced into checking out and passing on their estates. How old-fashioned.

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

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Laura graduated from Carleton University’s journalism

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Th e current Federal Liberal Governments plan of borrow and spend is not only fi scally irresponsible, it’s future damage to Canada’s economy may prove to be insurmountable.

Th e fact is, that our current debt of approximately $700 billion, is now costing the Canadian Taxpayer about $34 billion per year in interest payments alone. Th at $34 billion, would be more than enough to stimulate Canada’s economy, and thrust us far and beyond any other countries economy in the world. Instead, because of past Governments, including the Liberals, irresponsible spending, and lack of forward economic creativity, we are now approaching an area of possible economic failure.

Liberal economists preach about stimulating the economy, on the pretext of infrastructure spending, with borrowed money, because interest rates are low. Well, interest rates have already begun to rise south of the border, so you know, we are not far behind.

Th is just goes to show how they lack any creative fi nancial concept, whatsoever.

Th ey are constantly harping how the low cost of energy exports, have depleted their coff ers. At the same time, challenging themselves to lower our carbon footprint to avoid a climate catastrophe. Th ey do this, while at the same time, fi nancial experts, and climate scientists, are telling us that the greatest

economic opportunity the world will ever seelies in the conversion to clean and renewableenergy systems.

Obviously, their loyalty to the fossil fuelindustry is their primary concern. Th ey arestill talking about getting fossil fuels to tidewater, even though, it would cost them moreto do so, compared to its worth. Th ey arestill talking about building LNG Plants, eventhough Asia, their target market, can buy itcheaper from Russia, than we can even get itout of the ground for.

Th is Governments pathetic agenda is onlyplacing us on an economic abyss. Now is thetime to start converting in a serious way. Allthe technologies exist, for Canada to become aninnovated and economic world leader. Solar,wind, geothermic, and save our fossil fuel formanufacturing components.

Instead of selling off our raw resources, weshould be processing and manufacturing themright here in Canada, making them valueadded, instead of exporting out all of our jobs.

It just goes to show how little talent ourpoliticians have, and how corrupt they’vebecome, as their loyalties lie mainly withmultinational corporations. It seems that theirmain concerns are for themselves, and gettingre-elected, over the well being of the Canadianconstituency.

Art Green

Liberal spending questionedHomelessness is not about poverty

Re: Urban drug ghettos don’t work (B.C. Views, Feb. 4).

Full credit goes to Tom Fletcher for being the fi rst to scratch the surface of our failed “homelessness” model and his observation that money alone will not solve this crisis.

Th roughout the world and throughout history, social ills have always been the result of shortages. Shortages of food, water and shelter were the result of a lack of resources. In our society, social ills are a result of excesses. Too much money, too many calories, too much salt, too much alcohol, for example, are the result of oversupply.

Since losing my job in the oil and gas business in Calgary in 2008 I have been a regular user of our “homelessness” services and it is obvious to me that “homelessness” is a result of substance abuse, not poverty. Th e province has a legal obligation to provide access to housing services but we have an entire arsenal of housing resources on the federal, provincial and municipal level that are being abused.

Once again, congratulations to Fletcher and this paper for the courage to address the reality of this problem.

Eric Hoch

Tom Fletcher says, “Also note that politicians and public sector employees have never paid msp premiums.” (Take the MSP off life support, Th e Observer, Feb. 25)

True, but Tom forgot to mention that these premiums are a taxable benefi t under the Canada income tax act. Th is means

that these premiums paid must be added to the gross pay on the politician and public sector worker pay cheques so that income tax, canada pension, and unemployment insurance statutory deductions are made on these amounts.

Th ese amounts will not add up to the exact amount what has been paid

on their behalf, but with the extra higher deduction totals will make the net payroll clearing the bank account lower.

Always two sides to the ledger.

In summary, increases in MSP premiums, makes net payroll total lower with the increase.

Joe Sawchuk

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By Greg LaychakTHE OBSERVER

Last week a Grade 4 Kent elementary school student named Daeton was at a bit of a road block.

More specifi cally, it was a writer’s block: his manga-style story was at a standstill and he needed inspiration.

Lucky for him, well-known B.C. children’s book author Jacqueline Pearce paid a visit last Th ursday to talk to classes about her books.

“For me it's great because mostly I'm working in isolation at home on my computer, so it's really good to come and talk to the kids and get some feedback and see whether they're enjoying the books,” Pearce said aft er giving Daeton some much appreciated advice about where to take his story next.

One of Pearce’s titles is actually about magna, but she was in Agassiz mostly to talk about another book: Flood Warning.

Taking place locally during the big 1948 fl ood in Agassiz, the story focuses on a fi ctional boy based on a real-life hero who saved his family’s herd of cows from the overfl owing Fraser River.

“Th e school invited me because they have literacy month and because a lot of the classes had been reading this book in Grades 3 and 4,” Pearce

said before her fi rst aft ernoon presentation. “Th e kids are doing full studies of the fl ood. Some of them have visited the graveyard and have looked at old photographs of the fl ood scenes.”

It’s the fi rst time the Burnaby-based writer has been in Agassiz since she did her original research for the book at the former location of the museum.

Th ough she can’t remember where exactly the idea for the book came from, many of Pearce’s titles are about local history and are written with an educational goal in

mind. Once she had found out about the east Fraser Valley mid-century disaster, she was on her way to creating the 2012 book.

Giving a slide show presentation in the school library, it was diffi cult for Pearce to get through the illustrations of the book and photos of the historic fl ood because of the metaphorical fl ood of students’ hands waving for a turn to ask questions.

One student said her grandfather has told her stories from that great historical event.

“Something about [the fl ood] intrigued

me,” Pearce said. “Ithink I was interestedalso because a lot of thekids were evacuated bytrain when the fl oodingstarted.”

And those who stayedand camped on thegraveyard with theirdairy cows watchedas the rising fl oodwaters turned theirmakeshift camp amongthe gravestones into aneerie island.

Th at’s a part of thestory that gets the kids’attention, Pearce said.

Writing abouthistory, contemporarystories and even talesset abroad, she knowsa thing or two aboutcapturing young mindsand turning ideas intostories.

So Pearce likes toshow students wherethose ideas come fromand how to get startedturning them intocreations.

But it’s not just aboutthe students.

“I like to knowwhether or not [mybooks] work in theclassroom and if itworks for teachers tointegrate them into thelessons,” Pearce said.

And though he didn’tget a chance to see herpresent, Daeton got apersonal lesson fromthe visiting author.

“It was really exciting[to meet her],” he saidas the bell rang andhe raced off with hiswriting in hand, freshlyinspired.

Greg Laychak/ The ObserverJacqueline Pearce talks about the inspiration for her latest work, Flood Warning, at Kent elementary last week.

Author helps young writers keep the creative juices flowing


Not-for-pro� t Organization Excellence: Agassiz-Harrison Lions Club; Agriculture & Agri-Food Innovation Excellence: The Farm House Natural Cheeses; Distinction in Hospitality & Tourism Excellence: Agassiz-Harrison Museum & Visitor Information Centre; Retailer Excellence: Agassiz Produce; Celebrating Culinary Excellence: The Black Forest Steak & Schnitzel House; Service Excellence: Muddy Waters Café & Espresso; People’s Choice: Agassiz Remedy’sRx Pharmacy; Harrison Agassiz Chamber Choice: Prospera Credit Union, Agassiz; Home-Based Business Excellence: Todd’s Signs

Retailers, restaurants, home-based businesses and not-for-pro� ts. All of these businesses and more were celebrated during the 2016 Harrison-Agassiz Business Excellence Awards on February 20th. The lively and entertaining evening at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa, included � ne dining, 50/50 draw, DJ dance and of course, an outpouring of love and plenty of congratulatory wishes for the winners and nominees.

Remember, local business can only thrive with local customers. So The Observer would like to send out a big 'thank you' to all of you who nominated a business for their excellence. Each nominee was truly deserving of your support. And as you will read in the following pages, each of them is incredibly thankful for all of you, their loyal customers.

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Formed over fifty years ago and made up of about forty community minded men and women, the Agassiz-Harrison Lions club would like to thank Business Excellence Awards voters for voting it the best non-profit of the year. Amongst other fundraisers, the group raises funds through the July car show on Pioneer Avenue and through Supervalu raffles. The group donates proceeds to community events such as the Mother’s Day pancake breakfast, Agassiz Parks and Recreation events, the museum and the Agassiz Scouts. In the past, they donated funds to furnish the children’s room in the library, to build the Agricultural Hall and purchase the ‘Jaws of Life’ for the fire department. Most recently, they awarded four bursaries to AESS graduates, as well as make donations to the Fraser Valley Healthcare Foundation and Honour House (which helps first responders and their families). The Lions live up to their motto, “We serve” through their endless dedication to the community and its people, while having fun too. “Lions smile 90 percent of the time,” said Lion Gerry Ruble. “They are too busy to mope!” If you would like to find out more about the Agassiz-Harrison Lions club email your name and phone number to [email protected].

NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EXCELLENCE AWARD

Lions serving for more than half a centuryBy Hunter Ramey

James Massie, Production Supervisor of Britco, Agassiz, presents Lion Mohamed Hasanine with

the Not-For-Profit Organization Excellence award.

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In order to remain viable in an increasing global economy, George and Debra Boyes decided years ago to look at value-added opportunities for their small family Agassiz farm. The couple decided to combine George’s British Royal Agriculture College education and experience in dairy farming with the Swiss cheese making knowledge of Debra and make a go of it in business. The Boyes built their on-farm processing facility and began making cheese in May of 2004 under the name of The Farm House Natural Cheeses. “We changed our milking herd from the more common Holstein breed to heritage breed cows... whose milk has more components and flavour making it extra good for cheese making,” Debra said. They soon added goat’s milk products and then, last year, became a certified organic farm and creamery. The milk from the farm’s 65 cows and 130 goats is made into cheese, yogurt, fluid non-homogenized milk, and other dairy products. Though their product range boasts many awards over the years, the Boyes are more honoured by the fact that they contribute to the sustainability of their community and build lasting relationships as well.

AGRICULTURE & AGRI-FOOD INNOVATION EXCELLENCE

More flavour in this cheese

Erin Goosen of Tourism Harrison, accepted the award for Agriculture & Agri-Food Innovation

Excellence on behalf of The Farm House Natural Cheeses from Coun. Darcy Striker.

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The Agassiz Harrison Museum would like to thank voters for their Business Excellence Award. The Museum opened thirty years ago after renovations made to the CPR station, originally built in 1893. “The rest, you could say, is history,” Judy Pickard said. “We are now about to celebrate our 30th season.” The museum is the perfect place for tourists and locals interested in their community, especially since the Visitor Information Centre moved to the museum in 2009. It is part of the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society, which has been around since the early 1980s (originally called the Harrison Lake Historical Society). Run by volunteers with a love for heritage, the Agassiz-Harrison Museum, a not-for-profit society, is a great learning experience for community and visitors. “All of our volunteers deserve huge applause for all of their generous time, knowledge and expertise,” Pickard said. In fact, she credits the success of the organization to the efforts of that volunteer base. During the summer months, approximately forty volunteers take shifts working in the Visitor Information Centre, gift shop and as tour guides.

DISTINCTION IN HOSPITALITY & TOURISM EXCELLENCE

Making history at the museumBy Hunter Ramey

Robert Reyerse, Executive Director of Tourism Harrison, presents the award for Distinction in Hospitality &

Tourism Excellence to Judy Pickard, manager of Agassiz-Harrison Museum & Visitor Information Centre.

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The Agassiz Harrison Museum would like to thank voters for their Business Excellence Award. The Museum opened thirty years ago after renovations made to the CPR station, originally built in 1893. “The rest, you could say, is history,” Judy Pickard said. “We are now about to celebrate our 30th season.” The museum is the perfect place for tourists and locals interested in their community, especially since the Visitor Information Centre moved to the museum in 2009. It is part of the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society, which has been around since the early 1980s (originally called the Harrison Lake Historical Society). Run by volunteers with a love for heritage, the Agassiz-Harrison Museum, a not-for-profit society, is a great learning experience for community and visitors. “All of our volunteers deserve huge applause for all of their generous time, knowledge and expertise,” Pickard said. In fact, she credits the success of the organization to the efforts of that volunteer base. During the summer months, approximately forty volunteers take shifts working in the Visitor Information Centre, gift shop and as tour guides.

DISTINCTION IN HOSPITALITY & TOURISM EXCELLENCE

Making history at the museumBy Hunter Ramey

Robert Reyerse, Executive Director of Tourism Harrison, presents the award for Distinction in Hospitality &

Tourism Excellence to Judy Pickard, manager of Agassiz-Harrison Museum & Visitor Information Centre.

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Recognition from the Chamber of CommerceThe 2016 Harrison-Agassiz Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards were once again a great success.

Thank you to Sonja, Michelle, Judy, Linda and Sarah for your hard work and enthusiasm. Your e� orts resulted in a wonderful evening of networking, � ne dining and honouring the excellence of local businesses.

A BIG thank you to the following:• Holly Tree Florist & Gifts, for the winners' beautiful � owers. • Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa, for the delicious meal as well as the generous grand prize package of an overnight accommodation in a Lakeview guestroom complete with couples massage, dinner at The Copper Room and breakfast the next morning.

To our sponsors, without you, this event would not be possible. They are:• Britco LP• District of Kent• Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce• Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa• HUB International Barton Insurance• Prospera Credit Union• RIMEX• Tourism Harrison• Village of Harrison Hot Springs

Winners of the 2016 Agassiz Har-rison Business Excellence Awards gathered after the ceremony at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa, February 20. BU

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A charming old-style sign on the side of the building says it all: “green grocer and fruiterer.” Located on Pioneer Avenue Agassiz Produce sells a mix of local and imported food, but puts an emphasis on stocking as many locally grown fruits and vegetables as possible. In fact, owner Jackie Greene supplies the store with her own family farm’s produce during the local growing season. Only when seasonal supply is short will customers see imports—and that’s to deliver variety. Greene said Agassiz Produce has weathered a few storms in the 10 years they’ve been in business, including the recent spike in vegetable prices that saw cauliflower costs among others go through the roof. But with a lifetime of produce experience behind her, the Abbotsford product knows how to shake off the challenges and succeed through “a lot of hard work and dedication.” Greene likes Agassiz and she tries to provide the same friendly atmosphere in her store that the people of the town exude themselves. “Our customers are happy with what we provide them,” she said.

RETAILER EXCELLENCE AWARD

Selling produce in a friendly atmosphere

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award sponsored by:

Jennifer Peters, Assistant Branch Manager and Cindy Helmer, Branch Manager from Prospera Credit Union, Agassiz, present Jackie Greene of Agassiz Produce with the Retailer Excellence

award.

After the awards presentation, guests kicked up their heels to AllTunes DJ Service.Photo: Peter “ALL REQUESTS” Graves

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Thank you for nominating Todd's Signs forthe Home-Based Business Excellence Award.

Your continued support is appreciated.

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Your Independently Owned & Operated Local Drug Store O� ering You the Quality, Personalized Service that You Deserve!

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We are honoured to win � e Peoples Choice AwardNow let US treat YOU with our Customer Appreciation Week!

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The Business Excellence Awards committee, comprised of Chamber Directors, gather for a group photo before greeting guests.

The Harrison-Agassiz Chamber represents the business interests of two dynamic and di� erent communities: Harrison Hot Springs and the District of Kent. Harrison Hot Springs, a small village in the big outdoors, has been a premier resort destination for over a century and o� ers access to the largest fresh water lake in South Western BC. The District of Kent is the hub for agricultural activity in the Eastern Fraser Valley and is the "Corn Capital" of BC.

As the Voice of Business, the Harrison-Agassiz Chamber of Commerce has been serving the needs of the business community in the Kent District and Harrison Hot Springs for more than 25 years. They are a non-pro� t, non-government organization with nearly 100 members comprised of businesses, professionals and associations who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic, commercial and tourist interests of our community.

The Chamber o� ers a wide range of bene� ts including special rates for members at numerous businesses, including The Observer.

If you have any questions about the Harrison-Agassiz Chamber of Commerce, contact them by email at [email protected]. You can also follow the Chamber on Twitter to stay current with what's happening in Harrison Hot Springs and Agassiz.

Joining the Chamber has bene� ts

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When Vick Ghotra, Sunny Manihani, and their wives Kamal Ghotra and Kiran Manihani took over the Black Forest Steak and Schnitzel House four years ago, they were taking on over four decades of European foodservice history. “It’s so wonderful to run a business in such a small, tight-knit community,” Manihani said. “Sometimes at the restaurant, when it’s busy, customers already know each other and share their dining experiences together.” He added it’s also comforting to see how welcoming the locals are to visiting tourists in his restaurant, creating an inviting environment for everyone. The restauranteurs have been in the hospitality industry for the past 25 years and also own a couple of other German restaurants in New Westminster and Surrey, where they provide a similar European culinary experience to those communities. So what’s the recipe for creating multiple hits among the Valley’s euro-culinary o� erings? “The secret to our success is hard work, consistency, and passion for our trade,” Manihani said. And a top-selling German Schnitzel doesn’t hurt either.

CELEBRATING CULINARY EXCELLENCE AWARD

A European experience

Ian Maw, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa, presents the Celebrating Culinary Excellence award to

The Black Forest Steak & Schnitzel House.

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When they purchased Muddy Waters/Baskin Robbins in April of 2012, Richard Fife and Jenny Peters completely changed the menu, sourcing out local, organic food, and providing only homemade options. “Richard and I have been in the foodservice industry since we were both in our early teens,” Peters said. “Starting our own business was our dream.” The two bought the business from Peters’ brother, who founded Muddy Waters in 1994, because they “knew it was the only place for us.” “We absolutely love what we do, where we live, the people we work with and the community we serve,” Peters said. The restaurant gets a lot of local support, and Peters considers Agassiz Harrison to be a true community with business owners, friends and family all working together and looking after one another. And so for nearly four years the pair have been feeding the community in their own way. “We believe in real food, we want our customers to feel good after eating at our establishment,” Peters said.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD

Living their dreamMayor Leo Facio presents the award for Service Excellence to

Richard Fife and Jenny Peters of Muddy Waters Cafe & Espresso.

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With a location in both Agassiz and Seabird, Mohamed Hasanine and Tareq Youssef provide a lot of help to the local community through their Remedy’sRx pharmacy businesses. “We consider ourselves lucky to be helping the Agassiz-Harrison and surrounding communities,” Hasanine said. “People are so friendly, appreciative and caring. We don’t think of it as just a “job”, we come here to meet with our customers…our extended family.” Their pharmacies provide more personal attention than the larger chain stores according to Hasanine. “Because we’re focused on building relationships with members of the communities in which our pharmacies reside, we’ve built a reputation for going above and beyond our customers’ every expectation,” he said. He and co-founder Youssef distinguish themselves by running a comprehensive pharmacy approach that is everything pharmacy related: prescriptions, home health products, Ostomy supplies, compounding, wound dressings and vaccination. They are not interested in the grocery bulk retail models that other companies settle with. “We run a pharmacy only, where patients can talk to their pharmacist anytime with any health concern,” Hasanine said. “We are offering all of that and more since the first day we opened.”

PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD

A prescription for success

Agassiz Remedy’sRx

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Owner and staff of Agassiz Remedy’sRx happily hold up their Peoples Choice Award, sponsored by RIMEX.

With a location in both Agassiz and Seabird, Mohamed Hasanine and Tareq Youssef provide a lot of help to the local community through their Remedy’sRx pharmacy businesses. “We consider ourselves lucky to be helping the Agassiz-Harrison and surrounding communities,” Hasanine said. “People are so friendly, appreciative and caring. We don’t think of it as just a “job”, we come here to meet with our customers…our extended family.” Their pharmacies provide more personal attention than the larger chain stores according to Hasanine. “Because we’re focused on building relationships with members of the communities in which our pharmacies reside, we’ve built a reputation for going above and beyond our customers’ every expectation,” he said. He and co-founder Youssef distinguish themselves by running a comprehensive pharmacy approach that is everything pharmacy related: prescriptions, home health products, Ostomy supplies, compounding, wound dressings and vaccination. They are not interested in the grocery bulk retail models that other companies settle with. “We run a pharmacy only, where patients can talk to their pharmacist anytime with any health concern,” Hasanine said. “We are offering all of that and more since the first day we opened.”

PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD

A prescription for success

Agassiz Remedy’sRx

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Owner and staff of Agassiz Remedy’sRx happily hold up their Peoples Choice Award, sponsored by RIMEX.

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The tables were elegantly set to re� ect the theme: “Celebrate the Night in Black and White”

The tables were elegantly set to re� ect the theme: “Celebrate the Night in Black and

The tables were elegantly set to re� ect the theme: “Celebrate the Night in Black and

Nominees and presenters network prior to the awards presentation

Lion Joey Ellis proudly holds up their award

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After working and learning the trade in a small sign shop in Chilliwack for a few years in the mid-80s, Todd Bazan thought it was time to set out on his own. With the blessing of his former employer, Bazan started Todd’s Signs in its original location in 1987 in Agassiz. “It was a slow start but over the past 29 years my clientele base has built up over and beyond my expectations,” he said. Since his business’ humble beginnings almost three decades ago, Bazan has moved several times and currently operates out of Harrison Hot Springs. Todd’s signs has adapted to the major changes in the sign-making industry, and produces all types of signage from wood and metal signs, decals, vehicle and boat lettering, illuminated signs—and even large billboards. “I enjoy working in the Agassiz Harrison area where I grew up and basically know everyone,” Bazan said. Though he likes the local feel, the entrepreneur has quite the reach with clients all over B.C. and Alberta.

HOME-BASED BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD

A sign of the times

Barb Janzen from HUB International Barton Insurance, presents the Home-Based Business Excellence award to Todd Bazan.

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Like many credit unions in BC, Prospera was founded by a small group of people in the community who couldn’t get what they needed within the traditional banking system. “What did they need? Credit. Or in more plain terms, money,” said Cindy Helmer, Agassiz branch manager. “Money to � nance their farms and their businesses, money to invest in their hopes and dreams and money to build a future for their families.” Those original members got creative and decided the best way to get the credit they needed was to pool their money together and start their own co-operative bank. Those deep Fraser Valley roots go back to the ‘40s and Helmer said her branch continues to be committed to the health and wellbeing of this community. “We live in a beautiful place where neighbours really care about one another and people help each other,” Helmer said. “We’re very happy to be recognized with this award.”

HARRISON-AGASSIZ CHAMBER CHOICE

Prospering in the Fraser Valley

Sta� from Prospera Credit Union, Agassiz were all smiles after they happily accepted the Harrison-Agassiz Chamber

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Sports

Hemlock Ski Club racer Katrina Voss won a bronze medal in an exciting dual night slalom race at Apex last weekend for the second of three Provincial Open Series events this season.

Voss’s performance had her clocking the second fastest time in the qualifying runs.

In the two Super G speed events Voss placed sixth in the fi rst race and fourth in her second appearance.

Th ose eff orts earned the ski athlete a No. 4 ranking in the province based on total accumulated points for the season.

“Great skiing and training at Hemlock this winter along with hard work from Katrina added up to great results for her,” said Hemlock’s program director and head coach Rob Lahti—also a former World Cup circuit racer.

Th e Hemlock Ski Club provides ski racing opportunities for children and youth from four to 18 years of age.

For more information about the Hemlock Ski Club and its ski racing program, visit the ski club website at www.hemlockskiclub.com.

Th e Agassiz elementary secondary school (AESS) senior girls basketball team punched their ticket to the provincial championships last weekend when they fi nished third in the Fraser Valley playoff s.

Th e Eagles lost their fi rst game to Credo Christian 62-48 on Friday.

Hannah Exley led the team in scoring with 23 points with Taylor Lees and Sydney VanderWyk netting 8 points apiece.

Th e Eagles bounced back against the St. John Brebeuf Bears the following day to win 67-42.

Exley beat her previous performance by one point, scoring 24 including 14 downed free throws.

Alyssa Lawley had 14 points, Katrina Lawley scored 12 and VanderWyk fi nished the game with 10 points.

Th e Eagles head to Duncan Christian for the Provincials March 9 to 12.

All games can be watched online—details are available on the tournament website: www.bcgirlsabball.ca.

Senior girls b-ball head to provincials

Voss earns bronze in provincial open series

Keven Dubinsky PhotoKatrina Voss is ranked forth in the province based on total accumulated points for the season.


Community

Scott FarrellPRESIDENT OF FRASER VALLEY DRAGON BOAT CLUB

I paddle dragon boats. What’s your superpower?

Most people think the sport of dragon boating looks easy until they try it.

Good teams make the sport look incredibly easy.

Most people do not realize the amount of physical and mental eff ort it takes to stay focused and disciplined during practice or

during a race.Our sport is one of

repetition. It is built on muscle memory.

You as a paddler are taught a basic stroke which consists of how to hold your paddle, how to place it in the water, how to pull the blade through the water and when to pull the paddle out and repeat the process.

You do this over and over and over again until it becomes second nature. Some people pick up the concept

right away while others can struggle a bit before it falls into place.

You can spot a new paddler in any boat right away. New paddlers have a tendency to think about what they are doing.

You see them methodically place their paddle in the water, hoping they did it correctly, and they methodically pull their paddle through the water and methodically take it out of the water and they stare at their paddle the whole time.

It is as if their whole world revolves around that dragon boat paddle. Th e experienced paddler will get into a boat, adjust themselves accordingly and just start paddling.

Th ey will know to keep their heads up and across so they can keep time with the rest of the boat.

Th eir body will let them know when they are doing everything right. It will just feel natural. It becomes second nature. As with all things in life, practice does make perfect.

A well-oiled dragon boat team is much like a racehorse: neither are truly happy until they are racing.

Th e best part of being on a dragon boat team are the dragon boat races themselves.

Being lined up with fi ve other teams at the start line, adrenaline pumping through your veins, the anticipation of the start gun, in your boat with your teammates. It does not get better.

Th e horn sounds and you are off . Time to move the boat. Five long strokes to get the boat out of the water, a couple of sets of “ups” to get the boat up to race speed and then into our race pace.

Paddle, paddle, paddle.

Power Series. Paddle some more. Another Power Series. Why are we still paddling? We must be done.

Paddle, paddle, paddle.

Th en you hear, “Finish it now,” and you dump every bit of energy you have left knowing that the fi nish line is just seconds away.

Th en comes the best three words ever put

together in the English language (from a dragon boater’s point of view), “Let it ride.”

You did it. You have nothing left . You are exhausted. You are totally out of breath.

Your body is like Jell-O and the only thing going through your mind is, “When do we race again?"

It is a very addicting sport.

A quote that was going around the dragon boat world a while ago went something like this, “People that think a minute is not a lot of time have never raced in a dragon boat.”

A typical 500 metre race for a recreational dragon boat team will last about 2.5 minutes. Th ose minutes do feel like an eternity while you paddle.

As you paddle through a race your body slowly starts to tire. When this happens your body position tends to suff er.

You slouch, you bend your elbows, your head starts to fall forward and you look down instead of up.

Th at is where the mental toughness comes into play. You force yourself to sit up straight and to battle through the tiredness.

Your body fi ghts with your mind during the fi rst half of the race and then your mind fi ghts with your body during the second half.

Th e fi ght lasts a few minutes, the rewards last a lifetime.

Th e sport of dragon boat is not for everyone but it is for most people.

Come challenge yourself, come change your life.

• • •For more information

about our club check out the newly revamped website: www.fvdbc.com. Free Open Paddle dates, times and locations are listed below. Th e Open Paddles are open to the general public. Th ey are free and there is no obligation to join.

March 19th at Municipal Dock on Harrison Lake, 10 a.m. start; April 9th at Municipal Dock on Harrison Lake, 10 a.m. start; May 29th at Kawkawa Camp and Retreat on Kawkawa Lake, Hope, noon start.

The power of the paddle

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGZoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1541, 2016

Purpose of the Hearing: On March 14, 2016, Council of the District of Kent will hold a public hearing on proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments to provide more opportunity for agricultural use within rural residential zoned properties.

The following is a general summary of the proposed amendments:

You can review the proposed amendment bylaw, all background material, and staff reports in advance at the District of Kent Municipal Hall reception desk between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) from March 3 to March 14, 2016 inclusive.

Your Input Is Welcome: District of Kent Council will consider your views on these proposed changes when making its decision. You can communicate these to Council in two ways:

Subject Lands:

• Speak in person at the public hearing. The hearing will be held Monday, March 14, 2016 at 6:00 pm at the Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC.

• Submit your written comments. These must be addressed to Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services, District of Kent, PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 and received by 4:00 pm March 14, 2016.

1. The hobby farm use would be replaced with a light agricultural use in the Rural Residential 1 Zone (RR1) and the Rural Residential 2 Zone (RR2).2. The light agricultural use would allow: a. the growing, rearing, producing, and harvesting of agricultural products including the use of nurseries and greenhouses; b. 2 livestock (cow, bull, horse, mule, ass, sheep, goat, swine, or llama) for every 0.4 ha (1 acre) with a minimum lot size of 0.4 ha (1 acre); c. 12 head of poultry (excluding roosters), for every 0.2 Ha (0.5 acre) with a minimum lot size of 0.2 ha (0.5 acre); and d. 12 geese or ducks or rabbits or pigeons or doves, or a combination thereof, for every 0.4 Ha (1 acre) with a minimum lot size of 0.4 Ha (1 acre).3. The hobby farm use would be replaced with an agricultural use in the Tourist Accommodation Commercial Zone (CS4).

For more information: Please contact Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services, at (604) 796-2235.

Last IndoorTraining

is March 4

For further information about the season contact [email protected] or call Monte Chartrand at 604 796-5588

Visit www.agassizll.com or Like us on Facebook (Agassiz Baseball Association) to get the latest updates

[email protected]

Indoor training will end on Friday, March 4 to gear up for the Spring baseball season set to start in April. Registered players will soon be contacted

by their coaches to plan for the season.

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BE A PARTICIPANT!Join the Harrison Hot Springs

Age-Friendly Committee

We want citizens to enjoy life, be active and participate in the development of a healthy

environment for residents of all ages.

If you would like to apply to join the newHarrison Hot Springs Age-Friendly Committee

send us a letter by March 14, 2016 or simply fill out an Expression of Interest Form at the Village Office.

Your contribution will help build a strongersocial network in your community and help us

move forward with important age-friendly initiatives.

Village of Harrison Hot SpringsPO Box 160 495 Hot Springs RoadHarrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0

604-796-2171

Annual Report At a special Council meeting on

June 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs

will consider for adoption, the 2014 Annual Report.

The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of 495 Hot Springs Road,

Harrison Hot Springs, BC.

Beginning June 11, 2015 copies of the report will be available at the Village Office between the hours of

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and on the Village’s website at

www.harrisonhotsprings.ca

Submissions and questions from the public will be considered by Council at the June 25th Meeting.


Arts

By Rebecca [email protected]

From memoirs to monologues to blogs, writers today have moved from sharing their most intimate moments with their ‘Dear Diary’ to revealing all to audiences.

If you want to write about your life, what’s the best medium for sharing our stories?

How do you choose which stories to tell?

Where do you draw the line between sharing and oversharing?

A workshop entitled World of Words with with Mark Leiren-Young will off er techniques and exercises to help writers share and remember the stories of their lives at the Agassiz Public Library on Saturday.

Mark Leiren-Young is the author of two comic memoirs, Free Magic Secrets Revealed and Never Shoot a Stampede Queen—A Rookie Reporter in the Cariboo, which won the 2009 Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour.

Both books are being adapted for fi lm.

He has also written two books of non-fi ction, Th e Green Chain: Nothing is Ever Clear Cut and Th is Crazy Time (written with and about controversial environmentalist Tzeporah Berman).

Leiren-Young has also directed and produced an award-winning feature fi lm, Th e Green Chain.

He has written for and performed on television and the stage, and Leiren-Young’s plays have been produced throughout North America and also staged in Europe and Australia.

As a journalist Mark Leiren-Young has written for TIME, Maclean’s, Th e Hollywood Reporter, Th e Walrus and most of Canada’s daily newspapers.

He has interviewed hundreds of celebrities ranging from William Shatner to Salman Rushdie.

Th e arts council and library are extremely excited to bring Leiren-Young to Agassiz to share his wisdom, experience, and wonderfully humourous approach with participants.

> Th e workshop will be free, and registration is recommended. Please call the Agassiz Public Library at (604) 796-9510 for more information and to reserve your spot at the workshop.

Peruvian-Canadian singer Patricia Cano is a singer who specializes in using the vocal jazz and cabaret idioms as starting points to explore a variety of musical styles and languages.

Singing in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish, she is known for communicating the spirit of a song in a way that grabs listeners regardless of their native language.

Cano will bring her multi-lingual musical skills with the concert Illusión at the Harrison Memorial Hall on Saturday, March 12.

In a single set, she may delve into Brazilian samba, Afro-Peruvian rhythms or jazz—she may even launch into a self-penned country song singing the praises of her home town of Sudbury.

Th roughout it all, her personality and incredibly expressive musicality shine through.

“Patricia always has stellar musicians playing with her,” says Harrison Festival artistic director, Andy Hillhouse. “For this show, she will have her devoted

percussionist and guitar player, as well as a guest Brazilian guitar player, Carlos Bernardo, who is truly a world class, mesmerizing performer.

“As a singer, she really connects with her accompanying instrumentalists in an intuitive way and that is a really fun part of seeing her perform.”

Cano came by the cosmopolitan variety of her repertoire naturally.

Raised in Sudbury Ontario, she has lived in France and Brazil, and is of Peruvian parentage.

She has a strong personal and artistic bond with the well known indigenous

Canadian author and playwright Tomson Highway (with whom she has collaborated in both acting and singing roles).

Her show Illusion explores her rich cultural heritage in an intimate, playful, and powerful way.

Hillhouse notes that Cano is now a regular on Canadian touring circuits, and is developing a strong following across the country.

“She is a singer who I seek out when I go to showcase events because I just love watching her perform,” he says. “She just really

gets inside the music and is a pleasure to hear and watch. To me, she is quintessentially Canadian in the cultural diversity of her infl uences, which come so naturally to her.”

Tickets for Patricia Cano are $22.00 and can be purchased online at www.harrisonfestival.com, by phone at 604-796-3664 or in person at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison and Agassiz Shoppers Drug Mart on Pioneer Avenue. Cano’s concert Illusión will be at the Harrison Memorial Hall on Saturday, March 12, at 8 p.m.

World of Words annual writing workshop with Mark Leiren-Young

Mark Leiren-Young

Harrison Festival Society presents Patricia Cano’s Illusion

Multi-lingual singer Patricia Cano expresses a rich cultural heritage through song.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGOn March 7, 2016 the Council of the District of Kent will hold three public

hearings on the following Zoning Bylaw amendments. The � rst hearing for Bylaw 1538 will start at 6:00 pm.

1) Public Hearing for the District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1538, 2016

Purpose of the amendment bylaw is to:

• Provide a new Small Lot Agricultural Zone (A1) for lots created during approved Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) subdivisions, boundary adjustments or homesite severances.

• Remove produce sales auxiliary use from the Agricultural Zone (A) since farm retail sale use is already permitted.

• Rezone proposed Lot 2 (currently part of 7272 Martin Road) from an Agricultural Zone (A) to the new Small Lot Agricultural Zone (A1) as shown in bold hatching on Map 1.

2) Public Hearing for District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1539, 2016 (Note: the hearing for Bylaw 1539 will commence following the closure of the hearing for Bylaw 1538)


• Allow, at 1423 Tranmer Road (see Map 2), a commercial use for a general contracting business as approved by the ALC.

• Allow, at 3004 Hardy Road (see Map 3), a construction contractor home occupation not exceeding four (4) business vehicles, three (3) of which can be in excess of 3,900 kg curb weight.

Subject Propeties (shown in bold hatching):

3) District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1540, 2016 (Note: the hearing for Bylaw 1540 will commence following the closure of the hearing for Bylaw 1538 and 1539)


• Rezone 6994 Pioneer Avenue, as shown in black hatching on Map 4, from a Service Commercial Zone (CS1) to a Town Centre Commercial and Residential Zone (CT2) to accommodate the applicant’s proposed consignment/pawn business with a coffee bar on the lower level and a single accessory residence on the upper level.

Your Input Is Welcome: District of Kent Council will consider your views on these proposed bylaw amendments when making its decision. You may communicate these to Council in two ways:

You may review the proposed amendments, all background material, and staff reports in advance at the District of Kent Municipal Hall reception desk between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) from February 25 to March 7, 2016 inclusive.

For More Information: Please contact Darcey Kohuch, District of Kent Director of Development Services, at (604) 796-2235.

• Speak in person at the public hearing. The hearings will be held Monday, March 7, 2016 commencing at 6:00 pm at the Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC.

• Submit your written comments. These comments must be addressed to Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services, District of Kent, PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 and received by 4:00 pm March 7, 2016.

18 Agassiz Harrison Observer, Thursday, March 3, 2016

The AESS Class of 2016 would like to thank Jimmy’s Pub for hosting our Burger & Brew and for donating

the Canuck’s,Henrik Sedin #33 Jersey

• Jimmy’s Pub• Harrison Watersports • Allenby's Farm Store• Burden Propane• Old Settler Pub• Aldergrove Financial Group• Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa• Healing Springs Spa, Harrison Resort• Matsel Hair Studio• Len Davidiuk Tax Services• Lordco, Agassiz• Shoppers Drug Mart, Agassiz• Tracey and John Paris• White Spot, Chilliwack• Horn of Plenty• Greek Islands Restaurant

• Bozzini’s Restaurant• Chilliwack Engine and Auto Repair• Agassiz Dollar Supply• Agassiz-Harrison Printers • Black Forest Restaurant • Mandy Hastie• Pioneer Building Supplies, Barry Giesbrecht• Ina, Wenona & Esa James-Point• Supplement King, Chilliwack, Jordan Grypuik• Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop, Ron Bazan• Nicole Shah• Plateau Landscaping• Epicure, Karen Martin• Grandma Poch• Korbitron Studio• Home Depot

Your Support for our Dry Grad Celebration is so much appreciated!!

We would also like to thank everyone who donated items for the raffle baskets:

Saturday, March 19, 2016, 9am-5pmSunday, March 20, 2016, 9am-3pm

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WE SUPPORT THE CANADIAN CANCER “KID’S CAMP” AND CKNW ORPHAN’S FUND

General Admission: $5 • Parking by donation • ATM on site

GUNS • KNIVES • MILITARIA

ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE

44th ANNUAL 2 DAY SHOW

The Fraser Valley Regional District has the following positions available for Recreation, Culture and Airpark Services located in Hope, BC:

Competition #2016-12 - Facility Operator III (Full-Time)

Competition #2016-13 - Daycare Attendant (Part-Time)

Competition #2016-14 - Recreation Assistant (Part-Time) - up to 2 positions

Competition #2016-15 - Lifeguard (Part-Time) - Time-Duration - up to 2 positions

Competition #2016-16 - Lifeguard (Part-Time) - Up to 2 positions

The successful candidates must be available for shifts from 4 to 8 hours in duration, anytime between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., and/or split shifts and temporary shifts, inclusive of evenings, weekends and some holidays.

For further details on these positions and the Fraser Valley Regional District please visit our website at www.fvrd.ca.

If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please submit your resume, along with a cover letter. Please quote the applicable Competition Number and send, in confi dence, by the requested deadline to

[email protected] or mail to:

Human Resources DepartmentFraser Valley Regional District45950 Cheam AvenueChilliwack, BC V2P 1N6

or fax confi dentially to: 604-702-5461

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Friday, March 11 at 2pm Agassiz Agricultural Hall 6800 Pioneer Avenue Your presence is considered your gift

With thanksgiving to the Lord we welcome you to celebrate with us

the 50th Wedding Anniversary of our parents

Sam & Grace Post

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10 CARDS OF THANKS

A Special Heartfelt Thanksto First Class Waste Management Family, Don Labossiere the Harrison Fire Chief and the rest of the Harrison Fire Department for the much needed donation to Glennis & Calvin, 411 Emerald after the debilitating fl oods. Their Kindness is deep appreciated.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PLANT SUPERVISOR Langley, BC

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Fuchs Lubricants CanadaLTD. offers an excellentcompensation, benefi ts

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To learn more about thisworld-class organization, please visit the company

website at www.Fuchs.comor apply by e-mail:

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

Located in Agassiz, requires a Casual Bus Driver

with an unrestricted class 4 driver’s license, clean

driver’s abstract and online (vulnerable adult) criminal record check. If you enjoy

working with seniors, please call 604-796-3886 for more info or send your resume to

[email protected]

115 EDUCATION

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124 FARM WORKERS

TREE To Me: Farm Manager (Or-ganic) Tree To Me is a new organic farm operation located in Kereme-os, BC that has a farm market, cof-fee shop, bakery and bed and breakfast. The company requires a full time Farm Manager. This is a career position with the opportunity for equity ownership in the busi-ness. The current farm operation in-cludes tree fruits, perennial vegeta-bles and berries, annual vegetables and a greenhouse operation. Along with increasing production in these areas, additional farming activities will be added in the future. The suc-cessful candidate will have both academic and practical farm experi-ence, an aptitude for equipment and building maintenance and be capable of functioning within a man-agement team. An attractive remu-neration package will be offered. Reply by email to [email protected]. www.TreeToMe.ca

130 HELP WANTED

LABOURERS REQUIRED

for lumber re-manufactur-ing facility, must be available for day or after-noon shifts. Wages com-mensurate with experi-ence. Drop off resume to: 8133 Aitken Rd., between 7-3:30

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

OLD SETTLER PUB in Harrison, is currently

seeking full and part-time servers and bartenders

Email resume to: [email protected]

or fax to:604-796-1034

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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130 HELP WANTED


300 LANDSCAPING

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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338 PLUMBING

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130 HELP WANTED

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Land Act:Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition

of Crown LandTake notice that Bremner Trio Hydro Corp. from Vancouver BC, has

applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Opera-

tions (MFLNRO), Surrey for a land tenure for phase 2 of the Bremner Trio Small Hydro Project. situated on Provincial Crown land located

45km North of Harrison Hotsprings on the west side of Harrison Lake.

Lands fi le #2409028. Comments on this application may be submitted

in two ways:

1) Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision Database

website at:

www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp.

2) By mail to the Project Lead, Regional Initiatives Division at 200 -

10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1. Comments will be received

by the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource operations

until March 24, 2016. Comments received after this date may not be

considered.

The development plan is available for review from Feb 24, 2016 till

March 24, 2016 at: Chilliwack Forest District offi ce, located 46360

Airport Road Chilliwack BC. V2P 1A5. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public

record. For information, contactInformation Access Operations at the Ministry of Tech-

nology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services in Victoria at: www.gov.bc.ca/citzliaol.

An open house will be held March 31 at the Sts’ailes Lhawathet lalem,

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The Now Newspaper has an opening for an advertising consultant.

This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual looking to contribute to one of the fastest growing communities.

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The Now Newspaper offers a competitive salary plus commissions, car allowance and a

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

Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Support - Knit & Natter Group: We meet every Thursday at Dogwood Manor on Morrow Rd., Agassiz. Everyone welcome. Call Eunice 604-796-9841.

Tuesday is Toonie Day Bowling - Agassiz and Harrison seniors are encouraged to come out and join 5 pin bowling every second and last Tuesday of each month starting at 3:15pm at Chillibowl Lanes, Chilliwack. Car pool available. Call Kay FMI at 604-316-3318.The Better at Home program is looking for Friendly visitor volunteers - If you have the skills, energy & time we would love to hear from you, as you can make a positive di� erence for seniors & your community. Call Agassiz-Harrison Community Services, Fiona Delcourt, Program Coordinator (604) 796-2585

Agassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822.Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal education, nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313.Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Kent Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids 0 - 5. FMI call Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161.Storytime at Agassiz Library - Every Friday at 10:15 am. Stories, songs and fun for little ones and their grownups. Free, drop in, FMI call 604-796-9510. Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting PlaceMeet friends, old and new! Parents/caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Wed. and Thurs. 9:30am

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1789 The Royal Westminster Regiment Cadet Corps - Westie Army Cadets Training at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 228 - 344 Fort Street Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm. Free for ages 12 - 19. FMI contact Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD at [email protected] or call 604-799-8897.Lego© Club - Wed., 2:30 – 4 pm at the Agassiz Library. A ton of Lego©, your friends, some ideas and an after school snack. Great way to spend a winter afternoon. School age kids, younger children welcome with their grownup.

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

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

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

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

Rev. Steny Mascarenhas, OCD 604-796-9181.

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

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Community CornerWorld Day of Prayer 2016 - March 4 at 1pm at the Agassiz Christian Reformed Church, 7452 Morrow Rd. Nursery pro-vided. FMI visit wicc.org

The Kent Harrison Arts Council invites you to: Karen Kroeker, One Stitch At A Time (That’s How The Work Gets Done)- Opening Sunday March 6 from 2-4pm. Runs till March 28 at the Ranger Station Art Gallery, 98 Rockwell Dr., Harrison Hot Springs. FMI all (604) 796-2723

Math is fun! - Wed., March 9 from 9:15-10:15am at Family Parenting Place. Come and explore some fun activities that will engage adults and children alike. Free, refreshments provided.

Veterans Shoot - Sat., March 5 from 10am-3pm at the Agassiz-Harrison Rod & Gun Club. Open to any Veteran and spouse. By donation, all proceeds to bene� t Honour House. Refreshments available. FMI visit ahrgc.org

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Agassiz Observer, March 03, 2016