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Cadets from across the Fraser Valley took part in a week long RCMP Youth Academy at Stillwood Camp near Cultus Lake over the spring break. During graduation, they showed off some serious skills like marching, but also had some fun demonstrating teamwork.
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For Sean Lau, a typical spring break would include a bit of lazing, a lot of relaxing, and even more resting. But this year, he chose a different way to pass the time. Spring Break 2014 included 5 a.m. wake up calls, unending pushups, situps and burpees, demanding cardio, and days full of learning opportunities. He was one of about 50 students from across the Upper Fraser Valley accepted into the rigorous RCMP Youth Academy at Stillwood near Cultus Lake. "It was a lot of fun," Lau said. "I wouldn't have traded a week of that for a week of sitting around." This was the 15th year the camp has been offered, and is designed to mirror depot training that new RCMP officers go through. It's run by the RCMP, and facilitated by officers from this area for the entire 10 days. Its purpose is to give youth a glimpse at the life of a police officer, to help them decide if law enforcement is right for them. This year, three students didn't make it to graduation day. Despite the grueling physical training aspect of the academy, 16-year-old Lau made it right to the end. Like many who have passed through the program, he came out with his mind made up. "I was thinking about becoming RCMP or a firefighter, but I've made my decision," he said. "I'll probably go to UFV and get a bit of criminology in before I go to depot." Lau was one of three high school students from Agassiz to go through the program. Jordan Henry and Robert McNeil-Bobb also toughed it out, joining a long line of local students to take part. Those who help run the program say it can be "life changing" for those who apply themselves. Each day included interactions and demonstrations from various divisions of the RCMP, from emergency response teams to IHIT. They learned about fingerprinting, tracking criminals, explosives disposals, and more. They took part in cross fit exercises, and took a trip to the Pacific Regional Training Centre in Sardis. Continued on 3
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Mayor John Van Laerhoven will participate in the Mayors’ Class of this year’s Chilliwack Plowing Match, an historical event taking place this weekend. This year marks the 92nd annual match, and will include the B.C. Plowing Championships, draft horses with sulky or walking plows, and antique tractors and plows. There will also be a reversible plow class and horseshoeing demonstration. The event takes place at Chilliwack Central and Annis Road, in the fields of Tom DeGroot and Mark Kostering, and begins at 10:30 a.m. Judges for the draft horses this year will be Alex Charles of Rosedale and Francois Freyvogel of Ryder Lake. Judges for the tractors will be Jim Sache of Rosedale and Lynn McDonald from Olds, AB. Plowing is scored based on crown (20 pts), straightness (15), covering weeds (15), firmness and packing (20), general appearance (10) and finish (20), for a total of 100 points. The winners of these B.C. Championships will be eligible to represent the province in the Canadian Plowing Championships. While the main categories are a serious undertaking, the Mayors’ Class is a fun competition open to the mayors or their representatives from Abbotsford, Agassiz, Chilliwack, Harrison, Hope and Mission. Admission is $5 a person, with free admission for children under 12.
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Council votes against formal KAAC meeting Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER A DVE RTOR IAL
Business as usual for local Sears Home Services Company Despite Sears Canada’s recent news about Sears Canada and the home services division, it’s business as usual at the local Sears Carpet Upholstery, Air Duct Cleaning & HVAC Services. “The company continues to carry on business under the Sears brand name, stated owner operators Gary and Lauri Yarrow. Customers have been calling our office concerned that we may no longer be in business after watching the recent news regarding issues some customers are having with ‘other’ Sears Home Services”, stated owner-operators Gary and Lauri Yarrow. After 20 years of providing High Quality Carpet Upholstery, Air Duct Cleaning & HVAC Services for our customers under the SEARS HOME SER-
VICES Brand, we were informed that in March of last year SEARS CANADA INC entered into a deal to sell this branch of their operations to SHS Services Management Inc. To all of our surprise on December 13th 2013, just before Christmas we were informed that SHS had gone into receivership. The Yarrows said they want to reassure their carpet and duct-cleaning customers that this has not quality service to our customers’. “Our business is good! We have a great local client base and we don’t want to lose that” says Gary “We were told to just keep going with our services,” Ms. Yarrow said. “We’re still active … I wanted to just clarify that.”
The public has had numerous ways to interact with the District of Kent over the past year, as it set out to write a draft bylaw for its Official Community Plan. Council also made a decision not to play favourites with any special groups or organizations while creating the OCP. Instead, they wanted to hear from individuals from all walks of life. And for those reasons, council has refused to allow an official meeting of the Kent Agricultural Advisory Committee (KAAC) to discuss ways
weren’t going to go to special groups and we have to stand by that… We said no, we weren’t going to play favourites.” There was no mention in the recommendation of further recommendations that could potentially come out of such a meeting. The KAAC operates separate from council, and is not a governing body. Its role is to make recommendations to council. There have been several workshops held throughout the OCP draft process with the help of a company called Urban Systems, held at different times
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future growth. While considering the recommendation from KAAC, Coun. Duane Post wondered why the committee would need permission to meet to discuss their concerns. It was decided that if the KAAC wasn’t intending to present recommendations to council, then they were free to meet informally.
Farmland review creates two zones By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS
The Agricultural Land Reserve is being divided into two zones, with regulations to come to allow non-farm home-based businesses outside the southwest regions of high productivity. The changes affect three of the six regional panels of the Agricultural Land Commission, for the Interior, Kootenay and North regions. Details will be worked out in consultation with industry and placed in regulations, said Bill Bennett, the cabinet minister in charge of the government’s core review of programs. Non-farm uses will not be considered in the Island, South Coast and Okanagan regions, but “value added” activities such as food processing on farmland are being considered across the province, Bennett said. Bennett and Steve Thomson, acting agriculture minister, reiterated their assurances that the ALC will continue to operate independently. Commissioners are appointed by cabinet, two or three per region, and decisions can be appealed to the regional chairs who act as an executive. Delta South independent MLA Vicki Huntington called the Interior zone change “deceitful and a betrayal of the public trust,” and accused the government of removing its obligation to consult
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and she applauded the young cadets for their hard work. "Most of us went to depot for six months and came out marching as good as you have after just 12 hours," she said, smiling. She noted that she believes the "enthusiasm of the facilitators" came through for
Darlene Burleigh, superintendent of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional RCMP, was among the higher brass to attend the graduation ceremony at Stillwood on Mar. 21. The ceremony began with an impressive drill demonstration,
the cadets, impressing on them that becoming a police officer is a noble job opportunity. To get into the camp, students have to pass a physical test and go through an intensive screening process that involves the school and the RCMP. news@ahobserver.com
The camp was facilitated by members of the UFVRD RCMP, and included hands-on training and information demonstrations. JESSICA PETERS PHOTOS / OBSERVER
Robert McNeil-Bobb, from Agassiz, graduates from the RCMP Youth Academy, shown here with Deanne Burleigh, superintendent of the UFVRD RCMP.
Long ambulance waits under fire Jeff Nagel
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B.C. firefighters say a downgrade in response priority for less urgent medical calls by the B.C. Ambulance Service has resulted in much longer waits for paramedics to arrive. A reallocation of ambulance service last fall shifted dozens of call types – often for broken bones and other incidents where the patient is medically stable – so that those ambulances now roll at posted speed limits without lights and siren, rather than code 3 at high speed. Officials say it's meant an average of six minutes slower arrival times to those calls, but allowed one minute faster average responses to urgent lifeor-death emergencies like heart attacks, while reducing the risk of highspeed crashes between ambulances and other vehicles. B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Association president Mike Hurley said that doesn't match what fire department first responders are seeing.
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Steady rain on Saturday didn’t stop the work crews along Esplanade in Harrison, as the revitalized street project draws closer to completion. The entire western stretch of the road is being revamped, complete with areas for seating, and should be ready for the public by mid-April.
Logging plan may help emergency route Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
If Seabird is successful in a bid to use the road through Sasquatch Park for logging purposes, it could pave the way to the emergency evacuation route that Agassiz and Harrison need. Steve Thomson, minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, wrote to the mayors of Kent and Harrison, along with Chief Clem Seymour of Seabird Island First Nation to suggest they meet with Chilliwack’s natural resource manager to discuss the potential route. “Some synergies may exist with the Seabird First Nation should they be successful with their request for access through Sasquatch Park in support of their proposed area-based tenure,” Thomson wrote. Seabird has applied to have a portion of a road through Sasquatch Park removed from the park boundaries to allow for logging traffic, to extract logs from their land to the east.
Thomson’s letter was in response to a letter sent by the mayors. It was discussed briefly among Kent’s councillors at a March 24 meeting, and they made a resolution to set
up the meeting. Discussions about the need for a secondary emergency evacuation route have been going on for at least the last decade. news@ahobserver.com
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Reasons to be ready Last week, the province's auditor filed a report claiming we just aren't ready for 'the big one.' The folks at Emergency Management B.C. are so busy dealing with the emergencies that occur on a daily basis (flooding, fires) that there is little time devoted to earthquake planning. That means two things. One, emergencies do happen. Two, now more than ever, British Columbians need to be prepared. For as long as most can remember, a secondary emergency route has been a dire need in this area. In time of an emergency, residents may need to get out just as much as first responders need to get in. In Harrison, residents and visitors alike are geographically limited by one main road in and out. That doesn't leave a lot of options in the face of an emergency. Last year, an interface fire along Rockwell Drive threatened homes and cut off traffic to the east side of the lake.
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Residents were unable to return home, and campers were unable to leave the area as firefighters worked to knock down the flames. It was a stark reminder how dependent we are on roadways to move people, food and medicine. In Agassiz, the railway snakes through town, cutting its way through Harrison Mills, dividing Agassiz, and running along Seabird Island. In early July last year, a train fire just west of Agassiz was quickly doused by firefighters. Only a few days later, LacMegantic suffered a disastrously different train episode, when one derailed and caused multiple explosions. Half of that town's business core was destroyed, and the event is now the deadliest disaster in rail history in Canada. While it's no need to panic, we must always remain aware that the trains passing through our communities have potential to shut down roadways, at the very least.
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Land reserve divided, not conquered B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – Kootenay Bill Bennett has done what I reported last November he was doing: seizing the horns of the sacred cow that is the Agricultural Land Reserve. Henceforth there shall be two land reserves. The Island, South Coast and Okanagan, which produce 85% of B.C.’s total farm revenue on 10% of protected land, retains its strict anti-development rules. In the much larger area Bennett likes to call “beyond Hope,” nonfarm uses will be considered to help maintain the many economically marginal farmers. This is the Interior, Kootenay and North, where development pressure is mostly an urban myth.
In remote areas, ALR diktats with no relation to reality are routinely ignored. Political critics were quick to call this a B.C. Liberal hidden agenda to pave the ALR for their developer pals. Certainly neither party’s 2013 platform talked about the ALR, although B.C. Liberal leadership candidates Kevin Falcon and Mike de Jong promised relief from its more senseless bureaucracy to Peace country farmers in 2011. When the zone plan was revealed last week, media went to ALR pioneer Harold Steves, the hero of all Lower Mainlanders who try to tell northern farmers what to do. “My real fear is that they want to open the door for fracking and natural gas and oil,” Steves said. I’ve got bad news for the socialist sage of south Richmond. Oil and gas companies have operated on farmland since before the ALR was created in 1974. Conspiracy buffs should read
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the delegation agreement that took effect just weeks after last May’s election, giving the Oil and Gas Commission authority to administer wells, pipelines and waste pits on farmland. If the ALR interferes with the prescribed
“In remote areas, ALR diktats with no relation to reality are routinely ignored” handling of drilling waste, it interferes with safety measures. University of the Fraser Valley “food security” professor Lenore Newman went on CKNW to refute what she called “uninformed arguments,” and then offered one of her own. This two-zone change is connected to the exclusion of large tracts of Peace land for the Site C dam, she said. Actually, the government
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exempted that project last December using the long-standing “provincial interest” provision, so this phase of the alleged capitalist plot against farmland has no effect on Site C. Steves is also concerned about second homes being built beyond Hope, and later sold rather than being destroyed as is the current disastrous rule. He warns that farmers might end up with “nonfarm neighbours,” or as we like to call them up north, “neighbours.” Again, this is an urban problem projected onto rural B.C., where costly restrictions mainly serve to accelerate the depopulation of rural and remote areas. Delta South independent MLA Vicki Huntington is livid about the legislation, which has no effect on loss of farmland in her constituency. The growing federally regulated port supersedes provincial laws, and the Tsawwassen First Nation is growing a big shopping centre on OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.
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Mailbag Send the MMBC regime to the recycle bin Kelvin McCulloch CEO, BUCKERFIELDS
A few months back, I received a notification which advised me that I had to declare whether Buckerfields was a “producer” of printed paper or packaging material. If so, we would have to implement an “approved stewardship plan” to deal with the material. Otherwise we would have to join another “stewardship plan” and pay fees to that plan holder. I thought it was a scam. But I looked into it further and determined that there was indeed regulatory provisions in effect which stated this very thing, and according to the regulations, Buckerfields is now a “producer” of printed paper and packaging material, with the best example being our Buckerfields feed bags. I then discussed
the alternatives with a Ministry of Environment official and came to realize that we had no choice but to join the only approved stewardship plan in the province, MMBC. We signed the MMBC contract. But we also read it. And it stated that MMBC had to file audited financial statements on its website. I recently went to the website and there are no audited financial statements. Now, several months later, I have discovered the following: T MMBC is a corporation under the Societies Act comprised of three directors, two of which live in Ontario. None of the directors have public sector credentials. All of the directors represent large corporate interests. T MMBC is not accountable to any
government agency, appointed official, elected official or any other government body other than the Registrar of Companies under the Societies Act. T MMBC is not governed by the province’s Financial Administration Act which sets out the rules for the administration of all public monies. T None of the monies collected by MMBC, including the fees Buckerfields is supposed to pay, go to the Public Accounts of the Province or any other government organization. T MMBC is not subject to oversight by the Auditor General of B.C. T Under MMBC’s stewardship plan as approved by the provincial government, MMBC has the authority to charge companies
like Buckerfields unlimited fees based on whatever MMBC spends, regardless of what the actual costs are to recycle our feed bags and regardless of the fact that we already pay municipal taxes in all eight of our locations. T MMBC has the authority to come into any municipality in the province and offer financial incentives to the locally elected government to do what MMBC wants in the area of waste collection and recycling; if the locally elected government refuses, MMBC has the authority to do what it wants anyway. The municipal governments of the province do not know the background of MMBC, and don’t yet realize that the fees that MMBC is charging to Buckerfields and all
the other companies amounts to double taxation. The municipal governments are going to have to give up that tax base they have for waste collection and recycling because the shift to producers paying directly for waste collection and recycling eliminates the need and justification for consumers i.e. property taxpayers, to pay for these services through the municipalities. The provincial government did not consult with the municipal governments or the public, but companies like Buckerfields are pointing it out because until it is resolved, we are being taxed twice for the same service, and residential taxpayers (including me) are being Continued on 8
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Most of the books Becky Citra has written are set in the pastoral backdrop of B.C.’s Cariboo region. The children’s author lives and writes in Bridge
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Hot Springs, circa 1950s. She steeped herself in the history of that small town, visiting the AgassizHarrison Museum regularly. Citra quickly befriended Bev Kennedy, who has at least one thing in common with Hope, the lead character in Finding Grace. “Bev grew up in Harrison in the time frame of the novel,” Citra said. The museum also gave her access to old photographs and newspapers from that era. But Citra wasn’t a complete stranger to Harrison before setting out to write Finding Grace. “I also had a bit of a connection to Harrison
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died, she is struggling with friendships at school and her family is struggling with money. As a retired teacher, Citra is well aware of the deep concerns
many children face growing up. While teaching was a career she loved, her favourite moments in the classroom were the ones spent reading to her students. It was during one of those reading times that she wondered if she could possibly write a children’s book. She did, and that book was accepted to the first publisher she sent it to, a rarity for new authors. That publisher also just happened to be Scholastic Canada. It was enough motivation to keep going. Eventually, she made the decision to retire from teaching and focus entirely on writing. Her most previous
novel, If Only (Orca Book Publishers), is currently on the shortlist for the BC Book Prize. That prize will be given out during a prestigious gala in Vancouver on May 3. But this week, she’s back in Harrison and Agassiz, speaking at local elementary schools and at the Agassiz Harrison Museum. Students at Kent, Harrison, Chehalis and Agassiz Christian elementary schools will have a chance to meet her. She’ll be holding her book launch at the museum on Sat., Apr. 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with a chance to win one of her novels. news@ahobserver.com
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Hot Springs,” she said. “When I was I used to go and stay at the resort. I have very fond memories of Harrison. It was sort of our annual family holiday.” Because the novel has a theme of healing, she wanted to place the character in an area with a history of healing — and the hot springs was a perfect fit. She didn’t want to give away too many plot points during a recent interview. But she does say that 10-year-old Hope writes letters to her imaginary friend Grace as a way of coping with a difficult time in her life. Her mother is going through depression, her grandmother has
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that they will cause newspaper closures and job losses of 300-500 in the newspaper industry in British Columbia, even though recycled newsprint is actually very valuable. In finding all this out, I lament the fact that none of this was introduced into the legislature for proper debate because it means that instead of spending my days managing the sale of chicks and garden supplies at Buckerfields, I have to spend my time trying to revive democratic processes in British Columbia, retroactively. I find it appalling. My position as of the time of this writing is this, we ain’t paying a dime to MMBC and neither should anyone else, not until: T The provincial government reconciles what it is doing with the municipal governments and municipal taxpayers so that taxpayers don’t have to pay twice. T The provincial government takes back the legislation which calls us “producers” and “blames us” for
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the choices made by manufacturers and indeed consumers that are completely outside of our control. T Any monies charged under the auspices of the Recyling Regulation are included in the Public Accounts of the Province and subject to the provisions of the Financial Administration Act and the Auditor General Act. T Whatever is going to be done is introduced into the Legislative Assembly in the form of a bill so that the proper public debate can occur. q Insofar as MMBC has not filed its audited financial statements since inception, and the period of time not reported spans more than two years, and insofar as MMBC is actually a taxing and funding agency, there be an independent public enquiry into the financial operations, sources and uses of funds, contractual procedures and expenditures of MMBC. No, Buckerfields is not paying a dime until this cash and power grab is unraveled and
revealed for what it is. One final word, 96 per cent of all printed paper and packaging material is already being picked up or deposited into municipally financed facilities. Despite what MMBC is saying, at least 53 per cent of that is already being recycled and it is very likely that that number was seriously understated to give the government a reason for its MMBC cash and power grab. In reality, there is no basis for setting up a recycling dictatorship and charging punitive fees to companies like Buckerfields at all. Recycling is a booming business with rapidly increasing prices of marketable commodities. Could that be why the board of MMBC is all big business and outside the jurisdiction of the auditor general? We don’t have to change a thing to see recycling take off in B.C., in the hands of our elected municipal officials. We need to send the MMBC regime to the recycle bin.
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We should rediscover how to 'bumber' Word rooted in German language and Oscar Wilde ‘Importance of Being Earnest’ Ruth Altendorf COLUMNIST
We all should rediscover the fun of bumbering and now
is a good time to do it. Spring has arrived and we already had a number of beautiful days, but first of all, I
should explain what bumbering is all about! Quite a number of years ago I was standing in line at the cash
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register of a Superstore and spotted a tiny little booklet on a rack titled Bumbering. It was published by a group of people in Vancouver who, bumbered once a week, every week. If I remember it right, they also talked about their bumbering outdoor adventures on the Vancouver radio station. The word bumbering they explained, originated partly from the German word, “bummeln” (strolling, taking it easy), but has also something to do with the fictional cousin in the play, The Importance of Being Ernest. This cousin, you might remember, was never around but was often talked about. His continued absence was explained by Ernest as “being always away, bumbering through the countryside!” In any event, the word bumbering means to take it easy, take your time, look at things and do not hesitate to take a detour if you wish. My daughter, Yvonne, knows all about it because, she
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distances are indicated. On another day, we drove up Keith Wilson Road to the Rotary Blue Heron Sanctuary on Sumas Prairie Road. This is a beautiful destination place which offers much information, coffee, washrooms and some picnic tables outside. A peaceful walk around the pond and through the wetlands must be a nature lover’s paradise, especially in spring and summer. This time, however, we decided for the connector trail to and from the Rotary River Trail, about 2.5 km return. It was a beautiful day and we were glad we came. We decided on the spot that bumbering it will be for us spring and summer and as we discover more places suitable for seniors, we will let you know about them! Ruth Altendorf P.S. What’s in a name? The Rotary Vedder River Trail and the Rotary Blue Heron Sanctuary are just two examples of the work this organization, the Rotary, is doing.
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explains, she too likes spots along the river, to “smell the roses”. while Phil walked And Phil, her husband, back to the parking who actually likes to lot to bring the car up walk fast, is a good to Peach Road. We sport! And so when ended the outing with a they asked me to come leisurely drive through along to rediscover the the Garrison Village Rotary Trail along the — which I had never Vedder River, I eagerly seen — and a visit to accepted. This is an Starbucks. all purpose trail I had Garrison Village is been walking with the a new and pleasing Harrison Hikers quite development built on often though of land which a much faster used to be speed. Since part of the then, quite a Chilliwack few changes Army Base, took place. The hence the parking lot at name. The the north side Chilliwack of the Vedder Rotary Trail, River Bridge along the RUTH ALTENDORF in Sardis is Vedder River, now much Senior offers many larger and so Happenings choices. It is, is the next of course, a one at Peach multipurpose Road. Also, the trail trail which means used to end at the that you not only find railroad crossing up the walkers and parents river but has now been with babies in strollers, extended to and even but also the occasional past the Rotary Blue cyclist or horseback Heron Sanctuary. rider. It is Chilliwack’s On that particular answer to Vancouver’s day we walked the Sea Wall or the False stretch from the bridge Creek Passage Way. They to Peach Road, about are flat and, therefore, 1.7 km, where Yvonne ideal for seniors, as long and I had a nice rest at as we are careful. They one of the most scenic are well marked and
Men to vie for coveted crown Miss Maria Slough does love the guys, especially those who are brave enough to vie for her coveted crown and title — Queen of the Valley Sloughs! Previous winners included the 6’ Carmen Miranda Danda, complete with shaved legs, moustache and fantastic fruit hat. The current titleholder is Miss Sally Sasquatch, a 6’3”, 285 lb. beauty from Deroche! Who could ask for more? Our motley crew of contestants has given lively performances in the talent contest – did you ever see a cross dressing belly dancer in a kilt? What about a singer with a bosom filled with cd’s, scarves, and a few other odd goodies? Our bathing beauties leave much to the imagination – thank heavens!
The evening gown competition sorts the men from the boys – pardon the pun! High heels can be a riotous challenge for these gals! We still have space for fearless gentlemen bold enough to wear a dress for a good cause. Contestants, 18 and older, are welcome from any club or organization. Complete registration details are available from Joey at 604-796-9951. The event is on Saturday, Apr. 26, and the Ag Hall will rock with laughter all night. Dinner, dancing to the oldies style of the Foot Tappers, prizes and raffles round out an evening of the valley’s best old-time burlesque show. Tickets can be had from Jean at 604794-7503, Darcy at Lordco or other local Lions. See you there!
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Community
Doughnuts put to good use Rushing Rivers members raise cash for hall rental Jacinta Meir FOR THE OBSERVER
Rushing Rivers 4H club just held a ‘Krispy Kreme’ doughnut fundraiser. We sold 99 dozen doughnuts. We ordered 100 dozen, but one of the dozen we let the members who came and helped with the fundraiser eat. We sold the doughnuts outside of Canadian Tire. Canadian Tire was very generous with letting us use their tent and tables. We were hoping to have good
weather for our fundraiser, but the weather turned out to be very cold and rainy. Luckily we had our tent to protect us from the rain. The members that came and helped with the fundraiser are, Jessica, Jacinta, Matthew, Morgan, Kayla, Ava, Ainsley, and Myles. We would like to thank the public for being supportive of our 4H club and buying some doughnuts. We made just over $500 selling the doughnuts. We also had a bottle drive a while ago. The day
of the bottle drive fundraiser it was snowing. We still have some bottles to bring to the bottle depot so we do not know exactly how much we made. But we are hoping to make a few hundred. The money from the fundraisers will be put towards renting a hall for speeches and demonstrations, buying end of the year awards, etc. Rushing Rivers 4-H club will be doing more fundraisers in the future and we will definitely have fun with them.
First responders thanked by Legion On Saturday, March 28, the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 32, Agassiz hosted the area’s First Responders and their partners to a delicious Ukrainian Dinner, prepared by member, Jenny Belanger and her hard-working crew. Present as guests of the Legion were 18 Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 11 members of the local BC Ambulance Society, and 10 members of the Kent Harrison Search and Rescue. Both on- and off-duty personnel were present,
The Agassiz Centre for Education is once again hosting its popular ACE Burger fundraising event. But this time, they’re doing it with a brand new barbecue. Home Depot in Chilliwack has recently donated a new Broil Mate, helping the alternate school continue its annual tradition of burger
sales. The money raised from the sale goes toward the school’s graduation and year end trip. Along with burgers, there will be a garage sale and silent auction. The A&W Root Bear will be on site for photo opportunities, too. This all happens tomorrow, Friday, Apr. 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Agassiz Legion.
Agassiz Elks earn 18 medals The Elks Provincial Dart Shot was held in Mission, Mar. 21-23. The Agassiz Elks had six member attend this shoot and came away with a total of 18 medals. Three Agassiz Elks members are off to the nationals in Prince Albert, Sask. in May.
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with the ambulance standing by outside the Legion door, just in case they were called. Certificates of Thanks, for their many contributions to the community, were presented to each group. After dessert and coffee, the First Responders and their guests were entertained and danced to the music of the Night Riders. The members of the three local fire halls were invited but, unfortunately, failed to respond.
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Rushing Rivers 4H members raised $500 recently through a doughnut sale. From left to right, they are Matthew, Jessica, Myles, Morgan, Jacinta, Ava, Kayla, and Ainsley.
Monday painters featured in show Elisabeth Scotson and Rosemarie Gordon are this year’s featured artists for the annual Agassiz Monday Painters Show. The April 12 show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Agassiz United Church. While the show features selected works by local painters Scotson and Gordon, the church hall will be filled with offerings from dozens of local artists.
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Harrison country singer needs your vote Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
CBC Music is searching for the best new artist, and with any luck, they’ll find him right in our own backyard. Todd Richard is a contestant in the web and radio-driven contest, Searchlight, which opened to voting this Monday and will run until Apr. 6. And while Richard may seem new to a few CBC listeners, he’s garnered plenty of fans in his hometown of Harrison Hot Springs. He also earned plenty of support during a run on the CMT hit show, Big in a Small Town, making it to the top six from a total of 30 contestants. Richard was nominated for seven BC Country Music Awards in 2012, and has shared the stage with Dwight Yoakum, Dierks Bentley, Gord Bamford and Randy Bachman. He’s got a music video (Life’s About People), and three singles to his credit from his debut album Journey On. That album received a CCMA nomination for producer Bart McKay, and many country fans in this area will have heard Richard singing his original music and the many community events he has helped support, and even helped plan. He’s
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Todd Richard is a contestant on the CBC Radio contest Searchlight, which is driven by listeners’ votes and ends April 6.
one of the heavyweights behind Harrison’s Bands on the Beach event every summer, and helps out with the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Harrison. Richard is currently preparing to head into the studio with awardwinning producer Tom McKillip. They’ve meticulously chosen a handful of well-crafted songs – written by the best of the best – and they are confident that this material is the perfect showcase for Todd’s
warm, resonant voice and engaging performance chops. Fans of Richard can support him by going online to music.cbc.ca/ artists/Todd-Richard. You can vote for 10 acts per region per day, to decide which acts make it to the regional semi-finals. It’s all leading to a grand prize, including $20,000 worth of music equipment from Yamaha Canada Music, a professional recording with CBC Music, and an opening spot on a high profile music showcase.
Whiteley performs April 5 Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
When Ken Whiteley was a young boy in Toronto, he and his brother Chris would eagerly await their weekly allowance. From there, they headed straight to the iconic Sam the Record Man flagship store to spend it. “We would go down once a week and buy a new record,” he said. While the store that helped build Whiteley’s love of music has since been demolished, the music he’s made in the decades since lives on. And on Saturday night, he’ll be bringing his songs to life on stage at the Harrison Memorial Hall. “I’ve always loved music,” Whiteley said in a phone interview this week. “All my life. I’ve been singing my whole life. In elementary school, I was the one boy in class who just wanted to sing out.” He was 12 and his brother was 15 when they began playing folk music together. Having a brother to learn and play was a benefit to the young musician. “It was really good to have that synergy between us,” he said. By the time he finished high school, he was playing music publicly. And while he CTR141015TA_6_AgHarObsvr.VAHO.indd 1 Process CyanProcess MagentaProcess YellowProcess Black
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had thought briefly about teaching, music remained his main passion — and eventually his life’s work. “It became clear to me by the time I was 20 that this is what I wanted to do,” he said. In the time that’s passed, he’s earned a list of awards and nominations almost as long as his discography. Part of that is longevity of career, but it’s also due to his strong work ethic. “I’ve been at this for a long time, and I’m happy to receive the recognition but you still have to beat the bushes,” he said. “There’s no resting on your laurels.” While he enjoys being noticed for his work, he values the nods from his peers the most. “To be seen as an active and creative artist, that means a lot me,” he said. “But the public forms, you have to take that with a grain of salt. There’s a capricious element with those sort of things and if you get too hung up on Junos or whatever it really detracts you.” Tickets for the Saturday, April 5 show are $22 and available by calling 604-796-3664 or visiting www. harrisonfestival.com. news@ahobserver.com
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ENGINEER Langley Concrete requires an individual to expand our success and provide an elevated level of engineering support to our customers and engineering community.
VOGSTAD, Larry June 22, 1937 - March 24, 2014
CARDS OF THANKS
We invite you to a series of Gospel Services
The position entails working with established industry associations and public organizations with the goal of expounding our success in providing practical, long term solutions at the overall least cost for the construction of roads, storm & sanitary sewers, culverts and storm water treatment.
Wednesdays at 7:30pm Except April 9
Sundays at 7pm at the Friendship House 7272 Morrow Rd. - Shaun Buckley and Jesse McFadden
Minimum Requirements; • Professional designation related to the Engineering discipline, preference given to Professional Engineer certification registered with APEGBC. • Exp. in structural engineering of civil construction products or projects.
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COMING EVENTS
Kerrisdale ANTIQUES FAIR. April 12&13 Blvd. Vanc. Adm $7.
CARDS OF THANKS
Assets; • Exp. in technical marketing to engineers, municipalities and governmental agencies. • Training or certification in Auto Cad applications.
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We offer; • Attractive Salary • Benefits including extended health, life insurance, critical illness insurance, employee assistance program, etc. • Future personal growth and development program.
ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2014-2016 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis
Please send cover letter and resume to our Human Resources: mikejr@ langleyconcretegroup.com
The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women. Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.
Looking for Robyn Dale (maiden name) of Agassiz, sister of my late friend Bayard M Dale of Port Alberni. Pls ph. Tom Sveinson at 250804-2015 collect, if you are her or know of her.
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FOUND - Children’s bike in Centennial park on Mar. 30, call Marylene at 604-796-9761 to claim.
Walk/run for
heritage Our sincere O i thank th k you to all who participated in the
RES MANAGER VICTORIA1 F/T + 1 P/T. 55 unit building. Office on-site. Rent discount. Car required. Experience an asset. Start late May/June. Fax: (250)920-5437.
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We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted. Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
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APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING • Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
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All funds raised will go toward supporting heritage in the Agassiz, Harrison Mills and Harrison Hot Springs areas.
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ESPLANADE AVENUE BLOCK 1 REVITALIZATION PROJECT
Mayor Leo Facio, & Council Village of Harrison Hot Springs, Mayor John VanLaerhoven & Council District of Kent Thank you to all the business that donated prizes: Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Harrison Resort Golf • District of Kent - Ferny Coombe Pool Fraser Valley Regional District - Hope Recreation Centre Subway • Tulips of the Valley The Agassiz Harrison Mills Circle Farm Group And to all the volunteers who help make this event a success, we couldn’t have done it without you. Dave Dunster, Paul Barrel, Donna Sperling, Bunk Mackay, Albert Riemersma, Anouk Jonker, Joan Vogstad, Patti Stoltz, Cyndi Handler, Jayne Fleming, Heather Edwards, Penny Stoner, Marilyn Warren
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HOSPITALITY WORKERS & Desk clerks. P/T & F/T. Email resume to harrisonlakeviewresort@gmail.com or call 604-720-1899.
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DOUGNES Holdings is looking for traffic control people. Must have a valid TCP certificate and a valid BC drivers licence and reliable transportation, benefits available after 3 months. We also have an entry level position available for a labourer on a pipe inspection truck, must have a valid BC driver licence and reliable transportation, benefits available after 3 months. Send resume and drivers abstract to bill.dougness@telus.net or fax to 604-826-7262
FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
WANTED: FORESTRY Technician for sawmill complex in Alberta. Experienced in planning and harvesting operations. Full time permanent. E-Mail resume: njb_ins@telusplanet.net.
YARD PERSON Must have class 5 license & minimum grade 12. Start Immediately! Pension Plan & Extended Benefits. Please e-mail mike@ megacranes.com or fax resume 604-599-5250
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PCL ENERGY - Now Hiring Journeyperson Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) For an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked and bonuses! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com.
JR. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
1 Food Service Supervisor req’d. Sal: $12.00/hr. F/T, Pmt. 1+ yrs exp. Duties: Supervise & coordinate activities of staff. Establish work schedule. Estimate and order ingredients. Maintain inventory sales & wastage. Train staff in job duties, safety procedures. Ensure food quality. Receive payments, take customer’s orders & prepare food for customer. 3 Food Counter Attendant req’d. Sal:$10.50/hr. F/T, Pmt. No exp. req’d. Duties: Take customers’ orders. Prepare, heat & finish simple food items. Use electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice food. Portion & wrap or serve food. Package take-out food. Stock shelves and refrigerators. General cleaning of restaurant & work area. Language: Contact Derrick A&W Restaurant. Work at Agassiz, BC. Apply at: fdc.foods@yahoo.ca or fax: 604.255.3800
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
CNC MAZAK MACHINISTS. Live, work & play in sunny Shuswap. ISO Certified, Excellent Safety record, Spotless shop. New machines & Brand new building on the way 50K-80K+ /yr + OT and bonuses. Multiple positions available for the RIGHT people. 4+ Axis experience an asset. Apply by: mattm@accessprecision.com Fax: 250-832-8950
Needed Immediately! Monday - Friday No graveyards! No travel!
Reporting to the Maintenance Mgr/Engineer you will carry out a variety of general/preventative maintenance activities throughout our plant & equipment & monitor our waste water treatment facility. Mon.-Fri. operation with early morning & afternoon shifts. The occasional Sat. may be required. Minimum class 4 boiler ticket req. with basic maint. knowledge; hydraulic, electric, pneumatic skills. We provide great training, benefits, and a fun family atmosphere! If you possess the skills, and have a desire to grow and develop, submit your resume to Francis Ho: francis_ho@unifirst.com
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IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE
HELP WANTED - LOCAL PEOPLE NEEDED!! Simple, Flexible Online Work. FT/PT. Internet Needed. Very Easy... No Experience Required! Guaranteed Income! No Fees. Genuine! Start Immediately. www.OnlineHelp4Cash.com
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Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM.
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GET A Farmer’s Tan! Corner’s Pride Farms is looking for a team player to be part of our fast paced Dairy organization producing high quality milk for Canadian families. We are looking to hire an energetic, outgoing, and mechanically inclined individual to be an EQUIPMENT OPERATOR on our farm. Duties also involve general maintenance of buildings and equipment. A Class 1 license is preferred but not required. Wages to be determined based on experience. Good benefits. Please fax your resume to 604-794-7262
HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS
3rd annual Walk/Run for Heritage
A big thank you to all our sponsors: Tourism Harrison • Village of Harrison Hot Springs Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce The Observer • Hub International • Star 98.3 Country 107.1
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10am-5pm. Kerrisdale Arena 5670 East
Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca
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April 3, 2014
Malcolm Macaulay Herdson born in Aberdeen, Scotland passed away at age 82 at Chilliwack General Hospital. Dad passed with family at his side after a lengthy battle with a number of health issues. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 memorable years, Virginia (Gini), daughter Susan (Andy), son Callum (Tracy), grandsons Ryan (Erin) and Dustin (Lisa) Harris and extended family all over the world. Malcolm was an active member of the legion (beer & crib) Friendship House (coffee & curling) Agassiz United Church (redemption). My dad loved to fix stuff, work on his computer, visit with friends, family and especially loved Holland America. Dad had a life long love affair with Mars Bars (not good for the diabetes) Montreal Smoked Meat (not good on the cholesterol scale) Swiss Chalet (he would drink the dipping sauce) Road & Track Magazine (occasionally drove like he was Mario Andretti) N.C.I.S (drove mom nuts) and Music (blow it out your bagpipes) Dad was a master BBQ’r (provided you didn’t mind 1/2 a cow grilling, that was his idea of a great steak), family water fight instigator, and the best Mr. Fix-it EVER. We will miss his quirky sense of humour and his wonderful hugs. We would especially like to thank Blaine at C.G.H. for his above and beyond care giving of Dad in his final days. Information regarding his Celebration of life will be posted on www.hendersonfunerals.com at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dad’s name to the BC Children’s Hospital. Dad was proud to serve his community and loved to make people laugh, he was so much fun. We’re going to miss him! Love Susan (the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree)
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HERDSON, Malcolm Macaulay February 2,1932 - March 23,2014
Sadly, Larry Vogstad passed away at the North Okanagan Hospice, Vernon at 2:15pm March 24, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, Inez & Arnfin Vogstad, Mary, wife and mother of his children, brother Arne, and sons Larry & Paul. He is survived by his wife of ten years, Susan Bartch, daughters Marla Schidler (Jim), Gail (Rick), son Robert Vogstad (Gabi), brother Allen (Joan), sister-in-law Anna Hillier, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. Larry was born in Athabasca, Alberta, the youngest of three boys. He moved to Agassiz with his family in 1946 where he attended school until completing Grade 10. In 1979 he received his GED diploma. Larry worked for RIVTOW, logging camps on Harrison Lake, in oil patch at Fort St. John and as a truck mechanic for McMillan Bloedel in the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii) where he met his wife Mary. His many years working for BC Hydro started at the Diesel Generating plant in Sandspit, then to the Stave Falls Generating Station and the Burrard Thermal Steam Plant in Port Moody. He also worked in Mica Creek, Prince Rupert and Prince George. Larry retired as “South Interior Electrical System Operator-Dispatcher” from Merritt to Golden and the USA border to 100 Mile House. Larry became a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and became very involved with the Gospel Outreach Program, first as a director and then President working on their newsletter shortly before he died. Larry was a kind and gentle man who really enjoyed cookies and ice cream. A Memorial Service was held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Vernon on March 28, 2014.
Applicants must have the ability to understand the technical aspects of pre - cast concrete products and with confidence present innovative and proven applications to engineers and other product specifiers and help develop and present effective marketing strategies to further the use of pre-cast concrete products in all aspects of underground civil infrastructure construction.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Construction for the Esplanade Avenue Block 1 Revitalization Project will commence on Monday, February 24, 2014. Esplanade Avenue will be closed between Hot Springs Road and St. Alice Street, effective Monday, February 24, 2014 to Tuesday, April 15, 2014.
Pursuant to the Community Charter, the District of Kent gives notice that it intends to lease the property commonly known as 1989 Green Road and legally described as Lot 45 District Lot 19 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 63921 as a protective services residence to encourage members to reside within the community. The lease shall be over a thirty-six (36) month period commencing May 1, 2014 at a minimum annual rate of $11,400 ($950 per month). Please see the hatched area for the proposed land disposition.
St. Alice Street will become a 2-way street with no parking on either side between Lillooet Avenue and Esplanade Avenue. The transit bus stop has been relocated to St. Alice Street between Lillooet Avenue and Cedar Avenue. It is anticipated that works at the construction site will be completed by April 15, 2014. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact: Ian Gardner, Operations Manager Village of Harrison Hot Springs PO Box 160 495 Hot Springs Road Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 Tele: 604-796-2171
This is not a request for public tender. For further information please contact Ms. Clair Lee, Director of Corporate Services, at 604-796-2235. Wallace Mah Chief Administrative Officer
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TRADES, TECHNICAL • Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic - Will accept 3rd & 4th year apprentice with experience.
• Trailer Mechanic F/T opportunity with local Industrial company!
Pension Plan & Extended Benefits. Please E-mail: mike@megacranes.com fax resume: 604-599-5250
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LEGAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540. CRIMINAL RECORD? Pardon Services Canada. Established 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. A+BBB Rating. RCMP Accredited. Employment & Travel Freedom. Free Consultation 1-8NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com
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MOVING & STORAGE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
IT’S TAX TIME Individual (T1) from $49 and Corporate (T2) from $299 Info@FraserValleyAccountingSolutions.com (No Hyphen in email)
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BLACK LAB cross puppies 5 available. Family raised $400. Ph (604)819-5054 Chilliwack
Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
ELECTRICAL
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069
Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
Chihuahua pups, playful, M/F, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $575/$650. 604-794-5844 DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
LANDSCAPING
IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
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POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
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Abbotsford 30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666
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2000 DODGE NEON 4 door, auto, sedan, Aircared, low kms. ST#467. $2,500. 2001 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, loaded. ST#534 $2,900. 2001 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto loaded A/cared ST#518 $3,900. 2001 KIA SEPHIA, 4 dr sedan, auto. Only 88K. ST#493. $3,995. 2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. $5,500. 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. Quad cab diesel, loaded, long box, auto. ST#509. $7,900. 2004 FORD EXPLORER 4 door, 4X4, auto, 7 passenger, fully loaded, ST#470 $7,900. 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, ST#371. $8,900 2009 DODGE AVENGER, 4dr fully loaded. ST#532. $8,900. 2008 KIA Sportage, 4 door, auto, runs good. $11,900. 2009 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, 5 psgr. ST#418. $11,900. 2004 HUMMER H2 4 door, auto, 4X4, ST#384. $13,900. 2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4 X 4, loaded. ST#433. $16,900.
AUTO FINANCING
TOOLS
FILA GUARD DOGS. Excellent Loyal Family Pet, all shots Great Protectors! Ph 604-817-5957.
REAL ESTATE Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
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2001 FORD TAURUS, full load, low kms, auto, aircared, ST#557 $2,900. 2002 HONDA ACCORD, 4 dr, fully loaded, lthr, Aircared, ST# 516. $3,900. 2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, ST#545, $3,900. 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, 82K only. ST# 393. $9,900. 2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, h/back, sunroof, auto. ST#366. $9,900. 2007 KIA RONDO 4 door, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, ST#424. $10,900. 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr sedan, loaded No trade. ST#504. $10,900. 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4 door, auto, low km, only 83K kms, ST#447. $11,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K ST#17. $12,900. 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. $13,900. 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. ST#126. $14,900. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $16,900.
• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •
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.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437
P/B blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665
Mainland Roofing Ltd. 25 yrs in roofing industry
Student Employment Opportunities The District of Kent is currently accepting applications for the following student positions. These positions are open to students who are currently enrolled in school and returning to school next fall. Each position may be required for up to a sixteen (16) week period between the months of May to August 2014.
Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles. torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com
LAB PUPPIES. Chocolate, golden, black. 6 weeks. Ready. Mission area. $600. Norm 604-814-0706
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Recreation Program Assistant Preference will be given to students enrolled in a post-secondary recreation, physical education or education programs; however, other programs may be considered. A valid BC driver’s license is required. Pay and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Agreement, CUPE Local 458. The 2013 rate for these positions is $16.07 per hour plus thirteen percent (13%) in lieu of benefits. Further information on these exciting opportunities is available at http://www.district.kent.bc.ca/dh-employment.html. Please submit your resume, in confidence, including a cover letter specifying the position(s) you are applying for to: District of Kent Student Employment Opportunities Director of Corporate Services P.O. Box 70, 7170 Cheam Ave. Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 Fax: 604-796-8516 Emailed resumes will not be accepted. The closing date for these positions is April 10, 2014. The District would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preferred candidates will be required to complete a criminal records check and to provide a recent driver’s licensing record.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
RENT TO OWN
STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-657-9422
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Development Services Assistant Preference will be given to students enrolled in a post-secondary planning or geography programs; however, other programs may be considered.
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Archiving / Data Assistant Preference will be given to students enrolled in a post-secondary archival studies or geography programs; however, other programs may be considered.
Parks / Labourer Preference will be given to students enrolled in a post-secondary parks or horticulture programs; however, other programs may be considered. The ability to drive an automatic and manual transmission is required.
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LAB / SHEPHERD puppies Best of both breeds Vet checked,1st shots. $500 Ready soon 604-826-3063
APARTMENT/CONDO
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T. Marlowe Manor 1755 - #9 Hwy
Financing Available
Spacious and bright 1 bdrm $569/m
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MARINE
prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to downtown. Available May 1. Call 604-703-3405
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TRUCKS & VANS KEY TRACK AUTO SALES
- Leeson auto feed bed sander, new $1495 asking $750. - Delta router /shaper, new $295 asking $190 - King floor model edge sander, new $695 asking $350. - Bench planer, new $329 asking $165.
ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
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FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.
All excellent condition Call (604)869-2022 serious enquiries only
Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
TRANSPORTATION
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
SUITES, LOWER
STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
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AGASSIZ - 3bdrm/1ba grnd level suite, covered parkg,W/D avail. Apr. 15 $850/m +util. N/P 604-751-2191
SAWMILLS from only $4,897 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
Entlebucher/Swiss Mtn pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, 1st shots, dewormed. $1200 each. 604-795-7662.
GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.
ROOMS FOR RENT
TRANSPORTATION
2 ROOMS FOR RENT- In newer Harrison Hot Springs home, suits student, furnished. N/S, ref req’d. $400/m. Avail Imm. (604)819-1290
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
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JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
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NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES PERSONAL SERVICES
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BOATS
ROOM & BOARD
HARRISON, ROOM for rent on the lake, $550/m incl cable. Call (604)997-0332 or 604-491-8607
Responsible for two rental properties of 11 and 36 units. Bookkeeping knowledge including annual budgets, monthly financial statements, etc. Full expertise in and knowledge of computer programs, including Simply Accounting, Excel and Word. Excellent people skills that include interaction with potential tenants, tenants, BC Housing, auditors, employees, Board Members and the general public. A current Criminal Records check is required. Approx. 12 hours per week, to start June 1, 2014 A full job description can be obtained via e-mail at housing2@telus.net or from the office Monday or Friday 9:00 - 1:00; 10 - 2008 McCaffrey Road, Agassiz, B.C.
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Recycle your unused items, place a Classified Ad today!
Please submit resumes in person from 9:00 to 1:00 Monday or Friday at the office or by e-mail at housing2@telus.net.
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Join us at the
Partners in Health Care Community Forum Presenting the findings from A GP for Me Community Surveys When: April 8th, 2014
Purpose of the Forum
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
A GP for Me
Light Refreshments Provided
Where: Cheam Village 1525 MacKay Crescent RR 3, Agassiz
How:
Registration is free but required: email: chilliwackdfp@divisionsbc.ca phone: 604-795-0034
The Chilliwack Division
of Family Practice, which represents Family Doctors in Chilliwack, Agassiz-Harrison, Seabird Island, and Hope, will share findings from the GP for Me Physician and Community Health Care surveys that were conducted in Fall 2013. The Partners in Health Care Community Forum will contribute towards planning for primary and preventative primary health care activities in our community. We need your voice, and we need your help to find out how we could make it easier for you to access primary health care services (i.e. your family doctor or nurse practitioner).
Did you know? t There are 2 Family Doctors and 1 Nurse Practitioner at the Agassiz Community Health Centre and 2 Family Doctors at Seabird Island Clinic.
Who is the Division of Family Practice? “We are family physicians working together to improve primary care and achieve common health care goals.” A GP for Me is a program sponsored by the Ministry of Health and the Doctors of BC to support doctors providing longitudinal patient care, support existing doctor patient relationships, and provide access to family doctors for those British Columbians who want one.
w. www.divisionsbc.ca/chilliwack f. www.facebook.com/cdofp
t Together they serve the District of Kent, Harrison, S’stailes First Nation, Deroche, Seabird Island and Lake Errock. t Residents may travel to attend these clinics, as do others who may travel to work in the area from other Fraser Valley locations Join in the conversation about improving access to primary care and show your support for these hard working health care professionals at the Partners in Health Care Community Forum!