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1. N1471 - Clayburn Church Restoration Project: opening ceremonies. Project proponents and dignitaries on the church porch. Left to right: Chris Hamson, Chris Straiton, MSA Heritage Society, Peter Loewen, Clayburn Community Club president, District of Abbotsford rep, Vic Wiebe, MLA Bob McClelland, Abbotsford Rotary Club president, Bill Ritchie, District of Matsqui, Harry DeJong.

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2. P10971 - Is former cabinet minister, John Jansen, turning his back on the future? Abbotsford MLA, Harry DeJong, catches up on old times with Jansen on the weekend during the Social Credit convention at Tradex.

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3. P23069 - Former Mayor Douglas Taylor, left, shakes the hand of incumbent Mayor Harry DeJong, while Alderman Jim McDonald looks on. McDonald took the oath of office for the Matsqui Council on January 3rd, along with incoming Aldermen Taylor and Henry J "John" Friesen. Other members of Matsqui Council included: Aldermen Christine Lamb, Clare Baldwin and Ray Kirkwood. Taylor was appointed to the following committees: Utilities, Water Sanitation, Parks and Cemeteries, Street Lighting, traffic, Pedestrian Safety and Municipal Pound, Recreation and Festivities, Central Fraser Valley Agricultural Association, Liaison to District 34 School Board, Liaison to Matsqui Institution, Matsqui-Abbotsford Recreation Commission, Alternate to MSA Joint Sewer Board, Alternate to Matsqui-Abbotsford Joint Fire Committee, Alternate to CFVRD Board, Alternate Fraser Valley Regional Library Board, chair to the MSA Museum Society committee, Deputy Mayor for November/December. McDonald was appointed to the following committees: Management Committee, Public Works, Utilities, Water Sanitation, Parks and Cemeteries, Street Lighting, Traffic, Pedestrian Safety and Municipal Pound, Matsqui Prairie Dyking and Drainage Committee, Glen Valley Dyking District, Alternate for the Matsqui-Abbotsford Recreation Commission, MSA Joint Sewer Board, Alternate to the Matsqui-Abbotsford Joint Fire Committee, Alternate to the MSA Museum Society, Alternate to the MSA Heritage Advisory Committee, Alternate to the MSA Manor Home Society, Alternate to the Amalgamation Study Committee, Local Court of Revision and Deputy Mayor for September/October. Friesen was assigned to the following committees: Public Works, Utilities, Water Sanitation, Parks and Cemeteries, Street Lighting, Traffic, Pedestrian Safety and Municipal Pound, Recreation and Festivities, Matsqui Prairie Dyking and Drainage Committee, Chair and Liaison of Wildwood Training Centre, Liaison to Senior Citizen Homes, MSA Joint Sewer Board, Alternate to Matsqui-Abbotsford Joint Fire Committee, and Deputy Mayor for March/April.

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4. P23070 - District of Matsqui Council. Around the table, starting in the foreground: unidentified Alderman, Douglas Taylor, Clare Baldwin, incumbent Mayor Harry DeJong, Clerk-Administrator B E Strong, unidentified Alderman, Alderman John Friesen, and Alderman Jim McDonald. Image not published, additional information is unavailable.

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5. P23094 - Alderman Christine Lamb pins a special button to the lapel of Matsqui Mayor Harry DeJong, commemorating Heritage Day. February 21 was declared Heritage Day in Matsqui after a report was delivered at a recent BC and Yukon Heritage Conference in Vancouver. All Matsqui Development Committee members received the special commemorative button at the month’s Monday committee meeting.

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6. P23248 - Official ribbon cutting portion of the opening ceremonies of the new Abbotsford Christian Junior Secondary. The officials were members of the School Board and the planning committee for the project. Included but not identified in the members on the stage are the building committee Chairman Ray Feenstra and Matsqui Mayor Harry DeJong. The evening ceremonies were followed by a tour through the new facilities, which included the gym, several science and cooking rooms, as well as a library.

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7. P23249 - Official ribbon cutting portion of the opening ceremonies of the new Abbotsford Christian Junior Secondary. The officials were members of the School Board and the planning committee for the project. Included but not identified in the members on the stage are the building committee Chairman Ray Feenstra and Matsqui Mayor Harry DeJong. The evening ceremonies were followed by a tour through the new facilities, which included the gym, several science and cooking rooms, as well as a library.

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8. P23467 - Installation of the new Clearbrook Chamber of Commerce members. Standing are, left to right. Matsqui Mayor Harry DeJong, conducting the ceremony, Master of Ceremonies George Elder (in the background), and swearing the oath are President Ken Pocklington, Vice-President Al Epp and Treasurer Gordon Smith. One of the key speakers at the event was the Canadian Egg Marketing Board Chairman M E "Jerry" Pringle.

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9. P23587 - Bill Toews and Matsqui Mayor, Harry DeJong, looking out the window during the inaugural flight for the Abbotsford Air Services Ltd between Abbotsford and Victoria in a Britain Norman Islander 10-seat plane. Flights are scheduled to run twice a day on this route, starting February 25. Image is not published, additional information is unavailable.

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10. P23592 - Four men chatting, Bill Toews, second from right, and Matsqui Mayor Harry DeJong, right, during the inaugural flight for the Abbotsford Air Services Ltd between Abbotsford and Victoria in a Britain Norman Islander 10-seat plane. Flights are scheduled to run twice a day on this route, starting February 25. Image is not published, additional information is unavailable.

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11. P23595 - Passengers on the inaugural flight for the Abbotsford Air Services Ltd between Abbotsford and Victoria: Bill Toews, second from left, Matsqui Mayor Harry Dejong 5th from right, Abbotsford Mayor George Fergsuon 2nd from right. Flights are scheduled to run twice a day on this route, starting February 25. Image is not published.

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12. P23745 - Mayoralty Breakfast. On the far left, Matsqui Mayor Harry De Jong shakes hands with Staff Sgt Don Hope of the Abbotsford Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Eldon Hill of the RCMP freeway patrol, far left. At centre, Manitou Mayor Cornie J Reidiger of Manitoba, left, chatting with Abbotsford Mayor George Ferguson during the event. Other attendees included former MP Robert Thompson, Garry Neetz, the chairman of the Abbotsford Christian Businessmen of Canada, Conservative Member of Parliament Alex Patterson and former Conservative and Social Credit MP Robert Thompson. There were 200 guests at the breakfast, held at The Rancho. The event was sponsored by the Abbotsford chapter of the Christian Businessmen of Canada. Image was not published.

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13. P23747 - Mayoralty Breakfast. Left to right: Sgt Don Hope of the Abbotsford RCMP, Manitou, Manitoba Mayor Cornie J Reidiger, Abbotsford Mayor George Ferguson and Matsqui Mayor Harry DeJong. Other attendees included former MP Robert Thompson, Eldon Hill of the RCMP freeway patrol and Garry Neetz, the chairman of the Abbotsford Christian Businessmen of Canada, Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) Alex Patterson and former Conservative and Social Credit MP Robert Thompson. There were 200 guests at the breakfast, held at the Rancho. The event was sponsored by the Abbotsford chapter of the Christian Businessmen of Canada.

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14. P23748 - Matsqui Mayor Harry DeJong officially opening the Meadow Fair Shopping Center. The complex opened on March 17-19, with its opening ceremony on March 17 from 10:30-11:30am, with Mayor Harry DeJong and the members of the Clearbrook Chamber of Commerce present. The complex is located at the corner of Clearbrook Road and South Fraser Way. The complex was developed by Calgary-based company Milliken and Company, cost $4.5 million, initially employed approximately 150 people and had 450 parking spaces available for shoppers. To handle the additional traffic to the shopping centre, both Clearbrook Road and nearby Countess Street were widened and additional sidewalks and street lights were installed for pedestrians. Graham Construction were the builders of the 80,000 foot shopping centre. Image not published.

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15. P23750 - Matsqui Mayor Harry DeJong officially opening the Meadow Fair Shopping Center. The complex opened on March 17-19, with its opening ceremony on March 17 from 10:30-11:30am, with Mayor Harry DeJong and the members of the Clearbrook Chamber of Commerce present. The complex is located at the corner of Clearbrook Road and South Fraser Way. The complex was developed by Calgary-based company Milliken and Company, cost $4.5 million, initially employed approximately 150 people and had 450 parking spaces available for shoppers. To handle the additional traffic to the shopping centre, both Clearbrook Road and nearby Countess Street were widened and additional sidewalks and street lights were installed for pedestrians. Graham Construction were the builders of the 80,000 foot shopping centre. Image not published.

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16. P23751 - Matsqui Mayor Harry DeJong officially opening the Meadow Fair Shopping Center. The complex opened on March 17-19, with its opening ceremony on March 17 from 10:30-11:30am, with Mayor Harry DeJong and the members of the Clearbrook Chamber of Commerce present. The complex is located at the corner of Clearbrook Road and South Fraser Way. The complex was developed by Calgary-based company Milliken and Company, cost $4.5 million, initially employed approximately 150 people and had 450 parking spaces available for shoppers. To handle the additional traffic to the shopping centre, both Clearbrook Road and nearby Countess Street were widened and additional sidewalks and street lights were installed for pedestrians. Graham Construction were the builders of the 80,000 foot shopping centre. Image not published.

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17. P24147 - Mayor Harry DeJong, seated on the arm of the chair above his wife, Mrs DeJong and their newborn son, Cameron Jay DeJong. It is the first time in Matsqui history that a child has been born to a mayor during his term in office. He was born in the MSA General Hospital on April 25th and weighted seven pounds, six ounces at birth. He is the fifth child for the couple, with three older sisters and an older brother.

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18. P24160 - Matsqui Mayor Harry DeJong, seated behind a microphone during the inquiry into Matsqui District land transactions involving senior staff. The inquiry, led by Victoria Alderman Colonel Albert Hood, is examining the actions of two municipal employees, Bruce McIntyre and Dave Laxton, who are principals in a development firm interested in the land in the Hawthorne-King Road area near Matsqui Institution. They are represented by lawyer Harry P McLaughlin and the Inquiry Commission Counsel is represented by David Lisson. Witnesses in the inquiry include Matsqui Development Officer Alex Sommerville, the Director of Public Works, Ed Regts, Mr Loeppky, Matsqui Mayor Harry DeJong, and the MSA Administrator Brian Strong. The particular concern is the long-range plan of running sewer lines out to the 18 acre land development deal, which would allow for smaller lots – 6,000 square foot – versus the mandatory 7,500 square foot lots required if septic fields are used. The alleged profit of the deal is $260,000. The buyer of the development, an Abbotsford consortium of local investors, bought the land for $403,000 in 1976, but the plan for development is halted, due to the draining of the land had to go through Abbotsford Council as it is in their jurisdiction. Only water and sanitary sewers can be provided by Matsqui Public Works.

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19. P24164 - Matsqui Mayor Harry DeJong, seated behind a microphone during the inquiry into Matsqui District land transactions involving senior staff. The inquiry, led by Victoria Alderman Colonel Albert Hood, is examining the actions of two municipal employees, Bruce McIntyre and Dave Laxton, who are principals in a development firm interested in the land in the Hawthorne-King Road area near Matsqui Institution. They are represented by lawyer Harry P McLaughlin and the Inquiry Commission Counsel is represented by David Lisson. Witnesses in the inquiry include Matsqui Development Officer Alex Sommerville, the Director of Public Works, Ed Regts, Mr Loeppky, Matsqui Mayor Harry DeJong, and the MSA Administrator Brian Strong. The particular concern is the long-range plan of running sewer lines out to the 18 acre land development deal, which would allow for smaller lots – 6,000 square foot – versus the mandatory 7,500 square foot lots required if septic fields are used. The alleged profit of the deal is $260,000. The buyer of the development, an Abbotsford consortium of local investors, bought the land for $403,000 in 1976, but the plan for development is halted, due to the draining of the land had to go through Abbotsford Council as it is in their jurisdiction. Only water and sanitary sewers can be provided by Matsqui Public Works.

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20. P24170 - Matsqui mayor Harry DeJong appears to be swearing in a witness during the inquiry led by Victoria Alderman Colonel Albert Hood. The man on the right is holding a book, possibly a Bible. The inquiry, led by Victoria Alderman Colonel Albert Hood, is examining the actions of two municipal employees, Bruce McIntyre and Dave Laxton, who are principals in a development firm interested in the land in the Hawthorne-King Road area near Matsqui Institution. They are represented by lawyer Harry P McLaughlin and the Inquiry Commission Counsel is represented by David Lisson. Witnesses in the inquiry include Matsqui Development Officer Alex Sommerville, the Director of Public Works, Ed Regts, Mr Loeppky, Matsqui Mayor Harry DeJong, and the MSA Administrator Brian Strong. The particular concern is the long-range plan of running sewer lines out to the 18 acre land development deal, which would allow for smaller lots – 6,000 square foot – versus the mandatory 7,500 square foot lots required if septic fields are used. The alleged profit of the deal is $260,000. The buyer of the development, an Abbotsford Consortium of local investors, bought the land for $403,000 in 1976, but the plan for development is halted, due to the draining of the land had to go through Abbotsford Council as it is in their jurisdiction. Only water and sanitary sewers can be provided by Matsqui Public Works.

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