Harrison Hot Springs Canada
April 27, 2005 (Press Release) --
Lady Maria Harrison Hot Springs The wood Ship
Harrison kicks sand on wood carver's request
By Mike Chouinard
Pierre Lachance has been carving models for 35 years, ever since he was hit by a drunk driver at the age of seven.
"This is a therapy for me since my accident," he said.
In the past the Agassiz resident had set up near the beach at Harrison Hot Springs to promote his work. Lachance carves model replicas of automobiles and motorcycles, among other things, and owns the rights to a couple of stunt driver websites.
"I'm considered the king of automotive wood crafts," he said, pulling out a newspaper article from Langley.
On Jan. 27 though, he went into the village office to reapply for a busking licence so he could set up on the beach again, only to find out he was being turned down.
This is not the first time there has been a showdown between Lachance and the village. Mayor John Allen had confronted him before about setting up on the beach. Last year, Lachance says he only got his permit after chaining himself to a tree as a protest.
The mayor said the village made an error last year by issuing the permit and that busking licences are intended for musicians and other performing artists. The appropriate venue for artists such as carvers in the community is the annual arts festival.
"The one time we allow people to bring work out to the beach and sell it is during the Harrison Festival," Allen said.
The dispute with Lachance also arose in part when he started parking a trailer on the street to promote his work. As well, Allen said Lachance has had the tendency to be intimidating with village staff.
Lachance says he suffers from a bipolar disorder and lives on a disability pension, although he can earn a small amount of money on top of this. Still, he says he gives away much of his work, proudly showing letters from children's hospitals thanking him for his gifts, and adds he does not really carve for money but rather as a labour of love.
"It's not a business for me," he said.
An auto enthusiast, he attends many car shows around B.C. to set up his displays, including events such as the Langley Cruise-In.
"The support I have is phenomenal, except for Harrison Hot Springs," he said.
While Lachance was hoping for a permit for 2005, he says he had planned to pack it in next year anyway because of his health.
"It's too much for me overall," he said.
But I'll Take the time to defent myself on this matter. Pierre
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Letter by Pierre J. Lachance Productions Canada
Harrison kicks sand on wood carver's request
By Mike Chouinard
Pierre Lachance has been carving models for 35 years, ever since he was hit by a drunk driver at the age of seven.
"This is a therapy for me since my accident," he said.
In the past the Agassiz resident had set up near the beach at Harrison Hot Springs to promote his work. Lachance carves model replicas of automobiles and motorcycles, among other things, and owns the rights to a couple of stunt driver websites.
"I'm considered the king of automotive wood crafts," he said, pulling out a newspaper article from Langley.
On Jan. 27 though, he went into the village office to reapply for a busking licence so he could set up on the beach again, only to find out he was being turned down.
This is not the first time there has been a showdown between Lachance and the village. Mayor John Allen had confronted him before about setting up on the beach. Last year, Lachance says he only got his permit after chaining himself to a tree as a protest.
The mayor said the village made an error last year by issuing the permit and that busking licences are intended for musicians and other performing artists. The appropriate venue for artists such as carvers in the community is the annual arts festival.
"The one time we allow people to bring work out to the beach and sell it is during the Harrison Festival," Allen said.
The dispute with Lachance also arose in part when he started parking a trailer on the street to promote his work. As well, Allen said Lachance has had the tendency to be intimidating with village staff.
Lachance says he suffers from a bipolar disorder and lives on a disability pension, although he can earn a small amount of money on top of this. Still, he says he gives away much of his work, proudly showing letters from children's hospitals thanking him for his gifts, and adds he does not really carve for money but rather as a labour of love.
"It's not a business for me," he said.
An auto enthusiast, he attends many car shows around B.C. to set up his displays, including events such as the Langley Cruise-In.
"The support I have is phenomenal, except for Harrison Hot Springs," he said.
While Lachance was hoping for a permit for 2005, he says he had planned to pack it in next year anyway because of his health.
"It's too much for me overall," he said.
But I'll Take the time to defent myself on this matter. Pierre
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Letter by Pierre J. Lachance Productions Canada
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