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This newsletter is published monthly by the
Boston Bar/North Bend Enhancement Society with
SPECIAL THANKS to the
United Way and Fraser Valley Regional District’s
Grant in Aid Program for their support.
BOX ADS: Please call for our quarterly & annual rates!
SPECIALTY ADS— 1/4 page $50 b/w—or $60 colour
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$3.00 for 2 lines, $5.00 for 3 lines
ANNUAL RATES: 2 lines $24.00 and 3 lines: $ 36.00
Call Karen @ 604-206-6006 to place an advertisement
Out-of-town subscription to the Update: $15/year. Please include name & mailing address with cheque
Send inquiries in email to: [email protected]
Cheques to be made payable to: Boston Bar/North Bend Enhancement Society
P O Box 251,
Boston Bar, BC V0K 1C0
CANYON DISPOSAL: Weekly Waste PICK-UP $39.85 quarterly. Please call 604-867-9272
Tuesday to Thursday between 10 am—2 pm to arrange your weekly service.
PLEASE NOTE THE UPDATE DEADLINE FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS IS THE 25TH OF EACH MONTH
Executive Director - Nancy Carmichael
Chairman - Robert Dufresne
Vice-Chair - Diane Johnson
Treasurer - Lori Walters
Secretary -Tom Durrie
Members at Large -
Karen Tillotson, Howard Johnson, Lorna Regehr,
and Dawn Fox
MEMBERS OF THE BOSTON BAR -NORTH BEND ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY
CLASS I F I EDS
www.bostonbarbc.net
Boston Bar North Bend Enhancement Society
Editor: 604-206-6006
B os t on B a r N or t h B en d
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Vis i t us on l ine at
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Editor: Karen Tillotson
604-206-6006
FAT JACK’S and MIGHTY FRASER MOTEL are hiring! A Cook & Server are needed! Please drop off
resume at 50864 Trans. Canada Hwy. or call Young 867-9296.
ANYONE INTERESTED in and loving classical music and opera? If you’d like to get together for some
listening and conversation, let me know. I have a large CD collection and a few opera DVDs, and would
love to have company to enjoy. Call Tom 604-867-9033.
OUR GREYHOUND BUS SERVICE IS IN JEOPARDY
Greyhound has applied to the BC Passenger Transportation Board to amend its Passenger
Transportation License #70414 to reduce minimum route frequencies to TWO per week in each
direction and ELIMINATE CERTAIN ROUTE POINTS as well on several of its routes. The one
that will affect our citizens is the Vancouver-Prince George-Vancouver route. Route point
elimination on this run means there would NO longer be bus service to McLeese Lake,
Spences Bridge, Shaw Springs, Lytton, Spuzzum, Yale, Laidlaw, Bridal Falls, Agassiz and
BOSTON BAR. This would seriously affect businesses and individuals in our community!
The Passenger Transportation Board will consider WRITTEN COMMENTS that it receives
by Friday, October 13th, 2017. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO LET THEM KNOW YOUR
CONCERNS by sending your comments to the Passenger Transportation Board at P.O. Box
9850 Stn Prov Govt., Victoria, BC V3W 9T5 or FAX to (250) 953-3788 or send EMAIL to
INSIDE…. Meet BBESS new Principal (page 12) HALLOWEEN TIPS from RCMP (page 11)
A SPOOKY TALE ABOUT OUR OWN CN TRAIN
STATION…. by Tom Durrie (page 15)
FOR SALE ! 1991 Modular Home (option includes addition and deck) $25,000. For more information
please call after 5 pm. 604-860-3540
FRASER CANYON MOBILE HOME & RV PARK: 50610 Trans-Canada Hwy., Boston Bar. Housing Available. Please call 604-867-9011
Please Join us at the North Bend Community Center! Saturday, October 14th at 10 am
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help process wood.
Cutting, splitting and stacking is needed so we can heat the NBCC this winter! We all want to keep our Museum and Thrift Shoppe open!
Please bring tools if you have them! It's a FUN COMMUNITY DAY where we all pitch in!
Hamburgers, hot dogs coffee and water will be served to all volunteers.
TOWN MEETING— September 28th
Motion put forward by Landfill Society
See page 15
FOR SALE ! Fabric upholstered recliner with electric lift. Paid $1000+. $300 OBO. Call 604-867-9358
COMMUNITY D IRECTORY
Boston Bar Community Hall Bookings Call Canyon Lanes 867-8800 Food Bank: Morris Tillotson 867-9358 North Bend Community Hall: H & D Johnson 867-9613 North Bend Community Center: Lillian Forman 867-9775 Family Place: Nancy Carmichael 867-9204 Cable Television: Ann Schudeleit 867-8846 Emergency Services Reps: Howard Johnson 867-9613 or Al Regehr 867-9203 FVRD Acting Director: Robert Dufresne 604-206-4235 Editor: Karen Tillotson 604-206-6006 BaHP: Dawn Fox 604-869-1831
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Doctors and Nurse Practitioners
Every WEDNESDAY 10am—3pm
Appts call Hope Med. Clinic 604-869-5648
Wednesdays call 604-867-9380
Mental Health Appts. Call 604-860-7733
Employment Assistant Services, Literacy Help, Early Childhood
Development call 604-869-2279
ALLEN ROSCOE, Family Counsellor Every Tuesday Morning
Every other Friday afternoon. Child & Family Worker,
MELISSA NEILSON, to register please contact the BB Band office at:
867-8844
NORTH BEND COMMUNITY CENTRE Tuesdays & Saturdays
12pm—3pm Thrift Shoppe, Art Gallery/Gift Shoppe,
Museum, Wellness Center & Spa, Aman’s ‘U Like A Diamond’,
Seniors’ Drop-In Free computer and internet access.
Send email to the museum at :
bbar_museum@ni l i .ca
BOSTON BAR FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE
PAMELA ROBERTSON CHR & LSS (Legal Aid)
DRUG & ALCOHOL ADDICTIONS NAVIGATOR
Help is available to ALL CITIZENS Please contact Pamela at
ph. 604-867-8844 or 604-860-3114 (fax 604-867-9317)
Email: [email protected]
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Call Mike at 867-9114
HARM REDUCTION PROGRAM Wednesdays at Family Place Boston Bar Band also offers
cooperation and support within the
Harm Reduction Program.
BARBER AT CANYON LANES
October 2nd
(Usually 1st Monday of the Month) Kids $10 Men’s $15
FOOD BANK DAY - OCTOBER 19th 1-3 pm in Meeting Room, CANYON LANES,
rear entrance! Please bring your own bags or containers. Donations can be dropped off
at Canyon Lanes. Applications available at Post Office, Family Place & Canyon Lanes.
COMMUNITY LUNCH PROGRAM at Family Place
Everyone Welcome! Wednesdays Noon-1pm
Senior Hour 1pm—2pm. ($2 minimum donation please!)
W EEKLY & M ONTHLY P ROGRAMS
The Boston Bar/North Bend Enhancement Society normally meets the 3rd Monday
of every month.
The next meeting is October 23rd , at 1:30 pm at Canyon Lanes.
All are welcome.
COMMUNITY CHURCH Sundays 11 am followed by
lunch and fellowship. For info or if you need a ride, please leave a message at
Church PH 867-9010
CHURCH OF CHRIST The Church of Christ welcomes you to
worship with them on Sundays 10:30am at North Bend Hall.
Call 867-9613 for information.
LANDFILL: 50390 Chaumox Road (3 km. east of North Bend)
OPEN: TUES., THURS., & SAT. 10AM—5PM Contact Lloyd Forman: 867-9775 or 604-206-4673
ANDERSON CREEK HEALTH CENTER
For pickup: see Canyon Disposal Ad on Pg 16
Fraser Canyon Better at Home Coordinator: Dawn at 604-869-1831
Call to reserve your seat on our weekly shuttle bus. This service is available
to everyone!
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‘WAITING FOR THE SPIRIT TRAIN’ ~ by Tom Durrie “I never believed there was such a thing as ghosts or spirits that walked. It was all baloney as far as I’m concerned,” said a worker who was part of a Pre-Construction crew working in the old CN Station in Boston Bar. “But I believe now!” he added. On the second floor of the station, the men were going about their work. They were surprised to catch in their peripheral vision, shadows flickering on the wall brightly lit up by the tower worklights they had set up. At first it seemed as though the shadows were caused by one of them walking in front of the lights. However it didn’t take long to determine that there was no one working between the light and the wall. They figured this was just something ordinary, perhaps dust, causing this to happen. One of the workers said it was like standing in the sun and looking into the shade, you could barely make out some subtle shadows—or something! Whatever it was, they all saw it. A bit later, the foreman of the crew had left the building leaving the other men to finish up when one of them called out, “Hey, Bill (not his real name), stop it. That’s not funny.” He had heard what he thought was Bill in the next room making a dull whistle sound like wind blowing through trees on a cold day. The only thing was that it was 30 plus degrees out and a calm sunny day--and Bill was actually outside at the time. Bill heard him yelling from outside and asked from the ground, “What’s going on up there?” And that’s when the strong mature workmen broke out in terror and came bolting down the stairs screaming like little school girls. “I went back into the building to see what was going on,” Bill recalled, “And as I walked in, the hair on my arms stood up and I heard the whistling. I left the building without looking back. It was the most chilling experience I’ve ever had, and I was glad to get out of there. Yes, now I believe in ghosts!” As Bill said later, “It was like some kind of spirit reaching out. People come and go and I guess some get stuck in between worlds.” Could it be the train worker who was crushed between two cars near that spot? Or could it be something to do with the 1962 newspaper found in the wall with the headline: “Dad dies leaving mother with children”? How many of us scoff at the idea of ghosts or the spirits of people who have somehow become “stuck” in another dimension? Whatever happens as work on the restoration of the old CN station proceeds, mysterious sights and experiences like these may make us have second thoughts about our doubts and disbeliefs. The CN Station was built in 1914. How many spirits are still dwelling there, waiting for the next train to arrive and take them to their destination?
LANDFILL SOCIETY MEETS WITH THE COMMUNITY September 28th, 2017
Approximately 70 residents were in attendance following a recent event at the landfill, when an attempt was made to usurp the management powers of the Landfill Society and place the landfill under complete control of the Fraser Valley Regional District. No FVRD representatives were present at the meeting nor was Acting Electoral Area A
Director Robert Dufresne, to offer any comments at this time.
A motion was put forward to tell the FRVD that the community intends to continue operating the landfill and that the Landfill Society is prepared to fulfill all necessary regulations including recycling. “The community plan is more cost effective and the motion would include taking $200,000 out of reserve funds and purchasing a good used loader which would give us 10 years life with just light maintenance.” said Lloyd Forman. “The cost is less that 50% of using a contract loader. The Community wants to lead the process of the purchase and the hiring of maintenance because our area residents have a wealth of heavy equipment experience. We believe this will avoid expensive handling that
the regional district has provided.” The motion was carried by an almost unanimous vote, with only three opposed.
It is anticipated that members of the FVRD and our acting director will meet with members of our community in the
very near future to re-evaluate the present management and control as well as the future plans for our landfill.
Ask about renting our Shuttle Bus and
Driver for your private functions.
Call Karen at 604-206-6006
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BOSTON BAR: Tuesday & Thursday 1:00—5:00 pm (dinner) 5:30—7:30 pm.
Ph. 604-867-8847 (fax 867-9549). Karen Rushlow, Library Supervisor
Read. Learn . P lay www.fvrl.ca
Free WiFi is Available to the public at BOTH LIBRARIES which is only accessible during
hours they are open. Come on in with your laptop, or other electronic device and try it out!
Thanksgiving Drop-In Storytime: October 5th from 2:30—3:30 pm. Come gobble up some stories and activity fun with us!
YALE : Wednesdays 1:00-5:00 pm (dinner) 5:30-7:30 pm & Saturdays 10:30 am-12 pm
(lunch) 12:30-5:00 pm. Ph. 604-863-2279 (fax 863-0138). Karen Rushlow, Library Supervisor
Acting Director: Robert Dufresne: 604-206-4235
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Spooky Tales Drop-In Storytime: Tuesday October 31st from 2:30—3:30 pm. Fun activities and stories
Boston Bar Library Book Club meets online at Facebook Site: Boston Bar Library Book club on the last Tuesday of every month to discuss what we liked or didn’t about the book we are reading.
Thanksgiving Drop-in Storytime: Wednesday, October 4th from 5:30—6 pm. Come gobble up some stories and activity fun with us!
Spooky Tales Drop-in Storytime: Saturday, October 28th, 3:30—4:30 pm. Fun activities and stories.
Garden Club Meetings: Every Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Come share your ideas, knowledge and seeds with us.
Service Canada Program: Wednesday October 4th, 6 –7:30 pm. Come find out what you need to know about CPP and OAS pensions and benefits.
If you SEE something, SAY something. Halloween is popular with criminals too. While you are out in your neighbourhood, keep your eyes open for criminal or suspicious activity, including arson, vandalism and property damage, and report what you see to
your local RCMP Detachment. In an emergency call 9-1-1.
Above all, have a safe and ghoulishly good Halloween!
AN UPDATE ON OUR AREA A DIRECTOR,
NEIGHBOUR AND FRIEND, TERRY RAYMOND.
I was able to catch up with Terry recently and he told me he is feeling much better but is still having some problems with speech and balance due to the inner ear damage from the concussion suffered in his MVA last November, 2016.
On a positive note, Terry is able to walk 10 to 12 blocks a day now using a cane for balance. At his physio’s suggestion he plans to get walking sticks to improve his balance and confidence. Terry has been cleared to start driving short distances during daylight hours. He praised his sister who has been caring for him in Merritt. “She’s been fantastic” he said.
Terry misses his Boston Bar friends as much as we all miss him so he’s hoping to be able to re-turn home to stay very soon. Terry has a ways to go yet before he can manage on his own. Although his other injuries have healed well, the post concussion syndrome can be difficult as the recovery takes time and patience. Get well SOON Terry!
September was a special Birthday month for some of our residents. Bryan Kerr turned 85 on
September 25th, John Black turned 82 on September 27th and on September 26th,
Gordon Paquette turned 91. Congratulations to all these fine gentlemen!
Thanks to a ‘Healthy Communities’ grant, Jeet Kune Do is a 24-week program being taught by Jamen
Zacharias at Boston Bar School every Monday (except Thanksgiving) from 4—5 pm. Jeet Kune Do is a
hybrid philosophy of martial arts influenced by the personal philosophy and experiences of the late
martial artist Bruce Lee.
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Please note our winter hours!
Sundays & Holidays We are CLOSED
Mon 11am-6pm Tues 11am-9pm Wed 9 am-6pm Thurs 11am-6pm
Fri.- Sat. 3pm-9pm
Bowling 5-pin
Pool tables
Air Hockey
Water Store
Big screen TV
Wi-fi
Kid’s Play Zone
Meeting Room
Birthday Parties
Private Events
Photo-copying
Faxing 47585 Trans Canada Highway
Adult Leagues
Club 55+
YBC
(Youth Bowling
CALL NOW TO BOOK Your Birthday Party or Private Event! Phone 604-867-8800 for more info!
WE WILL BE CLOSED ON OCTOBER 9TH,
FOR THANKSGIVING
COME VISIT OUR CANYON LANES FACEBOOK PAGE !
www.facebook.com/canyonbowl
BOSTON BAR WORKBC SATELLITE OFFICE
ANDERSON CREEK MEDICAL BUILDING – WEDNESDAYS FROM 10 AM – 2 PM
WorkBC comes up to Boston Bar on Wednesdays from 10 am util 2 pm to assist people in their search for employment. Come see us at the Anderson Creek Medical Building or book an appointment by calling our Hope office at 604-869-2279 or via email [email protected]. If you have questions about the current labour market, job search techniques, training, and other employment related services, please contact us.
Join us for Youth/Family Night!
SPONSORED BY BOSTON BAR FIRST NATIONS.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27TH FROM 6—10 PM.
Prizes for Best Costumes
Hal loween Treats & Games
COSMIC BOWLING!
ALL FAMILIES ARE WELCOME!
available for
bookings at Canyon Lanes. Call Heidi at
1-778-207-4027 for more information!
SENIORS’ FUNDRAISER RESULTS!
50/50 Draw—Doug Williams
Nickleback Concert—Keegan Ashley
CONGRATULATIONS to the Winners!
We are happy to host off-hours BOWLING
PARTIES for a MINIMUM of 10 PEOPLE!
IF YOUR CHILD HASN’T SIGNED UP YET FOR
YBC...THERE IS STILL SPACE AVAILABLE!
WEEKLY HIGH SCORES!
Sept. 5 Club 55 Ladies Club 55 Mens Cora Dunlop 206 John Black 195 Adult Ladies Adult Mens Sherri Forman 181 Nick Clelland 212 Sept. 12 Adult Ladies Adult Mens Sherri Forman 217 Nick Clelland 205 Smurfs Girls Smurfs Boys - - - - Jayce Hope 104 Jets Girls Jets Boys - - - - Marcus Adams 61 Bantam Girls Bantam Boys Julianna Campbell 123 Cedar Walters 114 Junior Girls Junior Boys Kaitlynn Rogers 183 Gage Campbell 197 Sept. 19 Club 55 Ladies Club 55 Mens Cora Dunlop 200 Bill Moore 182 Adult Ladies Adult Mens Cheryl Davidson 193 Joe Campbell 292 Smurf Girls Smurf Boys Sequoia Campbell 102 Jayce Hope 93 Jets Girls Jets Boys - - - - Marcus Adams 109 Bantams Girls Bantam Boys Julianna Campbell 90 Cedar Walters 134 Juniors Girls Junior Boys Kaitlynn Rogers 153 Gage Campbell 145
CONGRATULATIONS!
to Canyon Lanes’ 55+ bowling team Betty Davidson, Lloyd Forman,
Pat Clelland, Cora Dunlop, and Linda Lewin for
winning the BRONZE medal at the BC SENIOR GAMES held in Vernon, B.C. from
September 11th—16th Linda Lewin took the ladies’ individual GOLD medal for the highest Points Over Average.
Betty Davidson took the ladies’ individual BRONZE medal for third place P.O.A.
WELL DONE TEAM!
Congratulations goes to Sandra Dante for
her win in the competition for the
FEATURE PHOTO on the upcoming
2018 Community Spirit Calendar!
THANK YOU to everyone for all your
wonderful photo submissions!
Order your Community Spirit Calendar NOW
if you would like it personalized with birthdates,
anniversaries, and memorials!
Drop by Canyon Lanes today to order.
You may recall that earlier this year, two other local bowlers took first place in their house rounds, then won 1st again at the regional competition and finally took 1st place overall at the Pick-a-Partner Provincial Championships held in Chase, B.C. on
February 18th. Sherri (and Jabal) and Nick (and Pat) are off to Hawaii this month to enjoy their 1st Place Prize! ALOHA !
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Trapper’s Cabin, Nahatlatch
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BUSINESS SERVICES
This publication is made available with the support of our advertisers. Please support these businesses! Message from Boston Bar Elementary Secondary School Principal Lisa Oike
It is an honour to have been chosen as the Principal for Boston Bar Elementary Secondary School. My passion for education and supporting the success of all students has been shaped over the past 24 years as a math, science, food and nutrition, clothing and textiles, PE and virtual classrooms teacher and as a figure skating and volley ball coach to children of all ages. I obtained my Masters in Education and Certificate in School Management and Leadership at the University of Victoria in 2007 and have spent many years gaining leadership experience to prepare me for this new position. As a parent to an 18 year old son and a 14 year old daughter, I recognize the importance of a strong home-school connection. Parents are every child’s first teacher and working together we can make sure each child’s social, emotional and academic needs are met.
BBESS has a very strong staff and together we will ensure that all children in our community receive a quality education within a safe, respectful environment. Each month, we will focus on social responsibility goals and academic success. Respect and kindness has been the focus for September and many students have been awarded courage cards for their excellent behaviour within our school environment. Our academic stars of the month will be displayed in the front entrance of the school for all to see as well as celebrated at the school-wide assembly every four to six weeks. I am already so proud of all of our
students and look forward to sharing in their success for many years to come!
Important Dates and Events 2017
- Term 1: Tuesday, Sept. 5th to Thursday, October 19th
- Assembly: Tuesday October 10th, 10:20 am Ms Dekok’s Class
- Non-Instructional Day: Friday, October 6th
- Thanksgiving: Monday, October 9th
- PAC Meeting: Tuesday, October 17th 3:45 pm
- We Day Wednesday, October 18th
- Drill Day: Thursday, October 19th
- Non-Instructional Day: Friday, October 20th (Provincial)
- Photo Retakes: Monday, October 23rd
- Halloween: Tuesday, October, 31st
- Camp Week: Mon. October 23rd ~ Thursday, October 26th
- Report Cards Home: Wednesday, November 1st
The team building trip to Camp Squeah on Monday, September 18th, was a great success. Students K-12 spent time practicing gardening, making freezer jam, hiking, rock wall climbing, low rope practice, archery, orienteering and canoeing. The day ended with a swim in the rain and time in the playground. Fun was had by all! We look forward to our next school trip.
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Constable’s Corner
BUSINESS SERVICES
This publication is made available with the support of our advertisers. Please support these businesses! HALLOWEEN SAFETY T IPS 'Tis the season for ghosts and ghouls! But beware, with Halloween fast approaching the safety of your children should be foremost. Keep these useful safety tips in mind before heading out for your Halloween festivities. Have fun but keep safe! AROUND THE HOUSE Be sure to keep the path leading up to your door free of obstacles for the little ones, especially those with masks and limited vision. Keep pets indoors on Halloween to protect them from hazards and to protect 'trick or treaters'. Before you light those candles in your pumpkin, consider using safety glow sticks. Nothing says creepy like a glowing jack-o-lantern. COSTUMES It is important to remember that when helping a child pick out a costume or when choosing one for the grownups, safety should be top of mind.
• Wear a light-coloured or bright costume, reflective tape or arm bands to heighten visibility.
• Wear a costume that is properly fitted to reduce the chance of tripping on it.
• Select a costume that is constructed from flame-retardant materials.
• Make sure your vision is not restricted. Consider completing your costume with make-up rather than masks. Masks may
require that the eye-holes be cut larger for the sake of good peripheral vision.
• Shoes should fit properly even if they do not go well with a costume.
• If a child's costume requires the use of props, such as a flexible-plastic sword, make sure the sharp tip is cut or filed round.
• Glow sticks are also an excellent method to increase a child's visibility. You might want to consider creating a fun necklace
with string to ensure they will want to wear as part of their costumes.
• Accessorize with a flashlight. "Fake": Swords, knives and guns part of your costume? Make sure they look fake but please
remember, some people still may not be able to tell the difference. TALK ABOUT BEING 'STREET SMART' BEFORE YOUR CHILDREN GO OUT. BEFORE THE KIDS HIT THE STREETS, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT PARENTS BE AWARE OF THE ROUTE THAT THEIR CHILDREN PLAN TO FOLLOW.
• If you are unable to take them out yourself, consider asking another parent, an older sibling or babysitter to do the honours
for you.
• Ensuring your child is wearing a watch also allows you to establish an agreed upon curfew.
• Teach your children to recognize the places along his/her route where they can obtain help: Police Station, Fire Station or
any other well indicated public place.
• Stay on the sidewalks (If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left-hand side of the street facing traffic).
• Visit houses on one side of the street at a time and cross the street only when safe to do so.
• Stop and check for cars before crossing the street.
• Discuss with your children what they should do to call home in case of emergency.
• Safety in numbers: Walk in groups and stay together. Stay on the outside - NEVER ENTER A HOUSE. Only accept treats
at the front door. MAKE YOUR 'TRICK OR TREATING' FUN AND SAFE Bring a flashlight. Walk instead of running. Do not cut across lawns or take short-cuts. Take masks off when walking from one house to the next. Do not go inside houses and do not get into vehicles. Only visit houses that are lit. Stay away from animals
you’re not familiar with; and remember vandalism is not just a 'trick' - it is against the law and has consequences!
FRASER CANY ON BETT ER at HOME PROGRAM
FREE CONDOMS AND PREGNANCY TESTS ARE AVAILABLE AT FAMILY PLACE. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DISCRETION IS ASSURED.
POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM Tuesdays 10:30 t i l l noon at Fami ly P lace
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www.betterathome.ca A YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH WORKER is at Family Place most Wednesdays!
HOPE CARE TRANSIT supplies a transportation service to folks from our area that need to get to a medical specialist appointment or diagnostic procedure out of our area. This service is available to ANYONE needing a ride. The amount of subsidy available is determined by an individual’s needs and financial circumstances
(donations are gratefully accepted. ) If you require transportation to medical appointments outside of our immediate area, you must first become a Care Transit client by contacting the Hope Care Transit Office: 604-869-3396 . Rides to medical appointments in the lower mainland are then arranged for you through the Hope Care Transit Office. (Client Referral Forms are also available for our community’s Better at Home clients. Contact Dawn at 604-869-1831.) Referrals for anyone can be obtained from the health care staff at the Anderson Creek Clinic on Wednesdays, at 867-9380. Care Transit is a Non-Profit Service powered by caring volunteers! If you live in the Boston Bar-North Bend area and are
interested in becoming a Care Transit volunteer DRIVER, please contact Wanda at the Hope Care Transit office at 604-869-3396. Drivers are remunerated for all travel on a per kilometer basis.
Fraser Canyon Better at Home Coordinator Dawn Fox phone: 604-869-1831.
CALL NOW to book your seat on the weekly THURSDAY SHUTTLE for your ride to Hope or Chilliwack
MANY THANKS to our community members for all cash and food donations and to our friends at BUY-LOW FOODS and SAVE-ON FOODS for their frequent donations to our Food Bank.
ANYONE CAN RIDE THE SHUTTLE which goes to Hope and to Chilliwack now twice a month. Hope return is $20.
Chilliwack return is $30. You must reserve your seat by calling 604-869-1831 on or before Wednes-
day. Non-seniors can purchase tickets at Canyon Lanes. (Cash only please).
This is a door to door ride so an address or pickup location must be provided.
Seniors 55+ yrs. may qualify for subsidized fare. See below**.
As well as helping seniors stay in their homes longer, we provide a shuttle service to Hope and Chilliwack, for shopping and appointments and also transportation on Wednesdays to Anderson Creek Medical Clinic. Subsidy for this transportation service is dependent upon a senior’s verified income level. Often this subsidy is 70% and as much as 100% for qualify-ing seniors. **IF YOU ARE A SENIOR 55+ and are having difficulty with light housekeeping, yard work, minor household mainte-nance and repairs and/or if you are in need of transportation to shops or appointments, please call 869-1831,
SPECIAL THANKS FROM ALL OF US GOES TO KEN LIZOTTE who has driven the Fraser Canyon Shuttle since it arrived in Boston Bar at the end of February, 2017. Thank you Ken for your faithful service and we wish you all the very best in your new endeavours. We welcome our new driver Sarena Vanegmond who has joined our team and possesses many years of driving experience. All our passengers can sit back, relax and leave the driving to us! Your safety and comfort always comes FIRST!
IF YOU REQUIRE THE SERVICES OF THE FOOD BANK and are not already registered with us, you can pick up an application at Canyon Lanes, Family Place or the Post Office.
When applying you need to show proof of residence in our area and proof of all the people living in your home.
Please hand in your application on the Friday before Food Bank Day. The Next Food Bank Day is Thursday, October 19th. You need to pick up your hamper between 1 & 3 pm or you could miss out. Canyon Lanes staff cannot be responsible for getting your hamper for you after Food Bank hours. Access to products on the Choices Table is ONLY available from 1 to 3 pm. If you have questions or concerns regarding your application or your hamper, please contact our volunteer Morris on his cell# 604-867-9358.
FRASER CANYON SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
Hope bus departs BB at 9 am ~ Chilliwack departs at 8 am
Wednesday’s Community Lunch Program is sponsored by the BB-NB Enhancement Society.
A nutritious meal is served from 12 pm—1 pm. (Monthly Menu is on the Update Calendar.)
Everyone is Welcome. You are also invited to stay from 1 pm—2 pm to play card games and socialize.
A $2 MINIMUM DONATION is needed in order to continue our lunch program.
Perinatal specialist visit is Mon., October 2nd and Dental Hygienist will visit Monday, October 23rd
Family Place will be hosting an ACE Presentation on Tuesday, October 3rd and Monday, October 16th from 10:00 am -2:00 pm. We will have onsite child care as well as lunch and drinks. Adverse Childhood Experiences is a general questionnaire directed towards parents and their childhoods. Research has proven that negative childhood experiences are causing long term health problems. We would like to take this opportunity to learn more about ACE and how we can improve the quality of our own children's childhood experiences. Please feel free to join us. If you have any questions please let me know and I will do my best to get you the correct information. Meaghan Briggs, Family Place 867– 9204
T H E H O L I D A Y S E A S O N I S C O M I N G
Because preparations are done well ahead of December’s Hamper Day, time is needed to quantify
the required food and take advantage of any sales! We need TIME to shop!
If you are in NEED of a December hamper, NEW RECIPIENTS must apply on or before
November 16th (Food Bank Thursday). If you’re already registered with our food bank
you do not need to re-apply to receive a December Hamper. Contact Morris if you have any questions.
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If you have a minimum unrestricted Class 4 driver’s license, enjoy meeting people and would be willing to be
an ON CALL DRIVER for our Fraser Canyon Shuttle Bus, please call Dawn at 604-869-1831
VOLUNTEERS are always needed to help out our Better at Home clients. If you are able to lend a hand, please call Dawn at 869-1831.
Often this is simply a ride needed to attend the weekly luncheon at Family Place or get to an appointment at Anderson Creek Medical Clinic.
Cap C & Better Beginnings 10-2pm Lunch & Snacks
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BARBER at Canyon Lanes
Anderson Creek Clinic 10-3
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Family Place -9204
North Bend Community Centre (NBCC) -9163
Canyon Lanes (CL) -8800
Boston Bar School—9222
A nde rs on C reek Hea l th C en te r
Make Appts with Hope Medical Center 604-869-5648
On Wednesdays call 867-9380
BB First Nations Band Office (all programs): 867-8844
Need a ride to attend our
Family Place programming?
Cap C, Better Beginnings,
Triple P, and Drop in.
Please call 867-9204.
FAM IL Y P LACE HOU RS
Monday & Tuesday 10 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm
Wed. Community Lunch 12-1 pm CLOSED Thursday, Friday & Stat Holidays
Our Volunteer Fire Dept. welcomes NEW MEMBERS.
Come to the Fire Hall and meet with us!
Fire Practice is
Every Wednesday at 6pm
NBCC 12-3pm
NBCC 12-3pm
NBCC 12-3pm
Anderson Creek Clinic 10-3
Cap C Drop-in 10-1pm
Cap C & Better Beginnings 10:30—2pm Lunch & Snacks
Lunch: 12-1 * Senior Hour 1-2
HAM CHEESY POTATOES & VEG.
Cap C Drop-in 10-1pm
NBCC 12-3pm
NBCC 12-3pm
Lunch: 12-1 * Senior Hour 1-2
CHILI & CORN BREAD
OCTOBER 2017
FOOD BANK DAY 1-3 at CANYON LANES
PLEASE USE BACK ENTRANCE
NBCC 12-3pm
Sh utt l e P i ck ups Start a t
9am—Hope 8am—Chilliwack
Call 869-1831 to book your seat!
Cap C Drop-in 10-1pm
Anderson Creek Clinic 10-3
Shuttle: HOPE
Join us Wednesdays 12-1pm
at Family Place
For Our Community Lunch
Cap C Drop In 10-2 Playtime-Literacy-Crafts
Triple P 10:30—Noon Lunch & Snacks
NBCC 12-3pm
Cap C & Better Beginnings 10:30—2pm Lunch & Snacks
COHI DENTAL CARE
Shuttle: HOPE
Shuttle: CHILLIWACK
NBCC 12-3pm
BBNBES Mtg. 1:30 @ Canyon Lanes
Cap C Drop In 10-2 Playtime-Literacy-Crafts
Triple P 10:30—Noon Lunch & Snacks
Cap C Drop In 10-2 Playtime-Literacy
Triple P 10:30—Noon Lunch & Snacks
HALLOWEEN CRAFTS
Cap C Drop In 10-2 Playtime-Literacy-Crafts
Triple P 10:30—Noon Lunch & Snacks
Shuttle: CHILLIWACK
Lunch: 12-1 * Senior Hour 1-2
STEW WITH BISCUITS OR BUNS
Lunch: 12-1 * Senior Hour 1-2
HEARTY SOUP & BUNS
Cap C Drop-in 10-1pm
Anderson Creek Clinic 10-3
Thanksgiving STAT HOLIDAY
STRONG START AT BBESS
Monday ~ Tuesday: 11 am - 3 pm
Wednesday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 12:30 am
Friday when school is in session 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
FUN FRIDAY 7-9 CANYON LANES
FUN FRIDAY 7-9 CANYON LANES
FUN FRIDAY 7-9 CANYON LANES
BBFN SPONSORED YOUTH/FAMILY
Hallowe’en Party at Canyon Lanes
6—10 PM. ALL ARE WELCOME !
SUPER SATURDAY COSMIC BOWL
CANYON LANES 7—9 PM
SUPER SATURDAY COSMIC BOWL
CANYON LANES 7—9 PM
SUPER SATURDAY COSMIC BOWL
CANYON LANES 7—9 PM
Cap C & Better Beginnings 10:30—2pm Lunch & Snacks
Perinatal Specialist Lana
Starting baby on solids
ACE Presentation 10-2 ON SITE Childcare
Lunch & Snacks FAMILY PLACE
Please Note change
HALLOWEEN PARTY BB HALL
ACE Presentation 10-2 ON SITE Childcare
Lunch & Snacks FAMILY PLACE
JEET KUNE DO 4-5pm at BBESS
JEET KUNE DO 4-5pm at BBESS
JEET KUNE DO 4-5pm at BBESS
JEET KUNE DO 4-5pm at BBESS
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
PAC MTG 3:45 “WE DAY”
See Page 12 for Important
School Dates.
NBCC 12-3pm
WOOD PREP at NBCC 10am
SUPER SATURDAY COSMIC BOWL
CANYON LANES 7—9 PM