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Blues musician Ken Whiteley (right) invited Andy Hillhouse (centre) on stage at the Harrison Memorial Hall Saturday night, to play the final song, Golden. The concert also featured enthusiastic bassist Dinah D. Hillhouse is the Harrison Festival Society’s new artistic director, and an accomplished musician himself.
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The conversation around improving access to local health care continued in Agassiz Tuesday night at Cheam Village, with a community forum between health care providers and the public. Over the last several months, a program called A GP For Me has been communicating with doctors, nurse practitioners, medical office assistants and patients to pinpoint what's working — and what's not — in local health care. The Chilliwack Division of Family Practice is a big participant in the program, which covers Chilliwack, Agassiz, Harrison,
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conditions, and 11% reported themselves to be in excellent health. The top three chronic illnesses in Agassiz and Harrison, according to the survey, are high blood pressure (122), chronic pain (88), and depression or anxiety (62). One of the major dissatisfactions with local patients is that some doctors are only in Agassiz for a two year term. A GP For Me is aimed at providing consistency of care to patients, and a major part of that is ensuring that patients are linked up with a family doctor and doctors within his or her clinic. This can help reduce duplicate tests, misdiagnoses, and medication
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consumes 133L of alcohol per person, per year, which is 30L higher than the provincial average. "With that comes a lot of other issues," Stam underlined. Also concerning to health care workers, the average rate of children in care in this area is 29.5 out of 1,000. The provincial average is 9.1 children in care. The numbers of children not in care but requiring it was also above average. The local schools, Kent elementary and AESS, are both now considered inner schools where funding is concerned. A Breakfast for Learning program has been put in place and is well supported, and feeding a high number of students each day. Stam noted that even some parents come in for their morning meal, to help make ends meet. This is the last year for the Youth Inclusion Program, which has been offering one on one mentoring for youth with barriers. After five years, the government funding is ending. Nothing has been set up in its place. Tuesday's forum included break out sessions facilitated by local health care providers, including Dr. Wayne Phimister, who spoke briefly about the important relationships between patients and their doctors. "Patients are partners in their own health care," he said. While wait times can be long, they are actively recruiting and working on retention. Since November 2013, the Chilliwack Division of Family Practice has recruited five physicians and one locum. Currently, 75% of the local doctors
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Agassiz Dr. Wayne Phimister spoke at a community forum on health care at Cheam Village. A recent GP for Me survey found that in Agassiz and Harrison, 25% of the residents are visiting doctors in Chilliwack.
provide in-patient care, which means if you end up in the hospital, they will visit you there regularly. Another 67% are teaching medical students and residents, as Chilliwack General is a doctor-run, teaching hospital. Almost all of the doctors, 95%, are now using electronic medical records. Patients aren't the only ones feeling the pain of too-few doctors locally. More than half of the family doctors surveyed said it was difficult or extremely difficult to coordinate coverage for holiday relief. A GP for Me initiatives are taking place in communities around the province, through the Doctors of BC and Ministry of Health. They advised anyone who is needing a family doctor to call the Chilliwack Primary Care Clinic at 604-702-2850. news@ahobserver.com
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The Fraser-Cascade School District will be offering an All Day Kindergarten Program in September 2014 at Kent Elementary School and Harrison Hot Springs Elementary School.
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First Nation Language and Culture programs will be integrated into the curriculum. Children who are five years of age on or before December 31, 2014 may enter their first year of school this September. Please bring the child’s Birth Certificate, Immunization Records and Care Card for registration at the school in your neighborhood For more information on the All Day Kindergarten Program, please contact: x Mr. Stain Watchorn, Principal Kent Elementary School (604-796-2161)
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In the mid-1700s, Benjamin Franklin famously used kites to advance science, proving that lightning was indeed an electrical force. Now, kites are being used to prove that power doesn’t have to pulled from the ground, and they don’t have to rely on unstable wind. Instead, power is being harnessed from the motion of fast-running water. A Vancouver-based clean technology startup company is developing a sustainable, consistent device that works just under the water surface, spinning and creating enough power to run 30 homes. And they’re testing it in the Fraser River, near Laidlaw. The HydroKite is a hydrokinetic device that resembles an airplane on its side. Created by HydroRun Technologies over the last two years, it’s making waves in the clean energy field. It was recently featured in an article in the Vancouver Sun and was popular at the Globe 2014 trade show in March. “We need to find better ways to produce power,” said Joel Atwater, founder of HydroRun. “It has to be green going forward, for the environment but also economically.” There are three classifications of
The HydroKite resembles a small plane turned on its side, and could be the green answer to getting off the grid.
hydrokinetic power, he said. The first is large hydro, which is what most of the province is powered by through BC Hydro and other large providers. Large hydro is created by flooding valleys to create a reservoir. Then there are run of river projects, such as those in the waterways at the north end of Harrison Lake, near Port Douglas. While generally promoted as greener alternatives to hydro dam projects, they change the watercourse as water flows through a power house. Finally, there are hyperkinetic projects.
These, like the HydroKite, sit in the water to produce power. Up until this point, Atwater said, debris in the river has made things difficult and there has been no commercial use. But that’s changing, and quickly. Over the next few months, Atwater and his team will be testing the HydroKite. They chose this end of the Fraser River after searching for suitable launch and test sites. “Ultimately it will be
left by itself,” Atwater said. “What’s unique about this is [that it's] not a turbine that sits in the river and acts as an obstruction.” The HydroKite is outfitted with radar, sonar and something called machine vision, which is a way for computers to interpret what a camera is seeing. This is all designed to avoid debris. “The kite monitors the areas it operates
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The final episode of the new television series Wayward Pines was shot last week in Agassiz, with more explosions and top secret action. Crews got to work this week tearing down the set, and the show is set to air in the late summer.
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parks unusable for purposes like picnicking, camping and lounging on the grass. “They’re coming in on landscaping plants and soil that have been shipped from out east,� Higgins said. “And now that they’re established here, we’re moving them around internally.� He’s urging anyone doing landscaping to reject any plants or soil with ants of any kind on them to minimize the risk of further spread. And Higgins says the province should explore options to regulate the movement of soil from property infested with fire ants. He’s not predicting whether the species can be eradicated,
but said the top priority is keeping new neighbourhoods from being colonized. Jennifer Grenz, development and projects manager for the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver, says European fire ants pose a significant health and safety risk worse than other invasive pests, such as chafer beetles, which merely ruin lawns aesthetically. Fire ants are ultra-sensitive to ground movement and quickly swarm people and pets that walk nearby. “We’ve been in situations where it looks like a volcano of ants erupting out of the ground,� Grenz said. “They bite you and they hang on and then
they bite you multiple times. By the time you notice something on you, you’ve probably got many.� Large numbers of stings can lead to severe medical reactions, especially in infants, neurologically compromised people and the elderly. “This isn’t just another invasive species in my mind.� A residential infestation hurts property values, she said, adding homeowners react in some cases by decking over their entire yard to reclaim some use of it. Dogs can get badly stung, Grenz said, and she’s concerned ground-nesting birds may also become victims as fire ants spread.
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in,� Atwater said. “When river users come near, it changes its behavior to be a good neighbour.� The kite is anchored in the river, and as the name suggests is on a string. It sweeps back and forth, generating lift, and that lift is used to generate electricity. “We see these being put in rivers all over the country,� Atwater said. “In Canada, we create five times our [energy] needs.� The really neat component to this invention is that it puts power into the hands of those connected to it. Atwater explained that homeowners connected to HydroKite power would be collecting energy that would “roll back� their smart meter. Because of the constant movement of the river, homes would collect more power than they used, potentially. In those cases, instead of receiving a bill from BC Hydro, homeowners would receive a cheque.
“We want to export the power and export the technology,� Atwater said. “We’re a B.C. company, and we’re committed to building them here.� BC Hydro is moving away from generation of power, he added. “What they care about is providing power to B.C., with as few headaches as possible. What they are resistant to is solar and wind, because they are intermittent. Utilities don’t want power to turn on and off, they need consistent base load power, that’s always on day and night.� But is it safe for the fish? Atwater, who studied mechanical engineering and naval architecture before becoming an entrepreneur, believes it is. “It is absolutely benign to fish because of two reasons,� he said. “Fish want to be at the bottom and the sides of the river, where the flow is the lowest. They want to be in the slowest flow, we want to be in the fastest.�
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But even fish that end up in the path of the HydroKite should be safeguarded, he added. “The conventional turbine does kill fish, but it’s not the blades of the turbine hitting the fish that kills the fish,� he said, adding that they’re very good avoiding objects. It’s the water pressure changes as the fish go through the turbine that kills them, he said, when their swim bladders explode. “We don’t get that pressure gradient because of the shape of the kite. They keep swimming merrily on their way,� he said, and they’ve had DFO officials review their work. A single device would power 30 homes. One kilometer of space for HydroKites would produce one megawatt of electricty, enough to power 800 homes. He underlined the fact that it’s still in development, but he’s confident that kites are the power source of the future. news@ahobserver.com
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When the next federal this region home.” election is called, Agassiz He said he is running “to and Harrison will leave ensure our government is the Chilliwack-Fraser transparent, accountable Canyon riding and be- and focused on the issues come a part of a new con- that matter most.” stituency. Those are, he said, safe The Mission-Matsqui- streets, strong economy Fraser Canyon is one of the and opportunities for new ridings creyouth. ated by a redisVis was born tribution of elecand raised in toral districts. Ab b o t s f o r d , Now, at least has a master’s one potential degree in politihas thrown his cal science and hat into the ring is employed in for that riding, agri-business. and he’s coming His biograVIS to Agassiz for a phy states he coffee social. worked as a Brad Vis distributed communications and forflyers around Agassiz late ward planning advisor to last week, announcing Ed Fast, Abbotsford MP. he’ll be at the Agricultural The new MissionHall on April 10 (today), Matsqui-Fraser Canfrom 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. yon riding encompasses “I’m seeking the Con- parts of the Fraser Valservative Nomination for ley Regional District, Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Thompson Nicola ReCanyon and would like gional District and the to hear your views,” he Squamish-Lillooet Rewrote. “I’m proud to call gional District.
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A Metro Vancouver plastic processing company says it's being forced out of business by the provincial government's transfer of control of curbside recycling to Multi Material BC. Fraser Plastics expects to lay off 30 employees and shut down its Maple Ridge plant, which converts recyclable plastic into pellets for sale to other firms that make products like lawn furniture and plastic lumber. Spokesperson Rupe Gill said her family's firm has lost access to plastic that will be collected under the new system, because stewardship agency MMBC in February awarded a five-year contract to process recyclables to Green By Nature, a consortium that includes Merlin Plastics, Fraser's direct competitor. "That essentially creates a monopoly and we're out of the business," Gill said. "This was very, very unexpected." She said Fraser Plastics had been assured by MMBC last fall it
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The Auditor General says British Columbia isn’t prepared to cope with a major earthquake. Then again, is anybody? Geologists say a mega-thrust earthquake, like the one that killed 131 people in Alaska 50 years ago, occurs about every 600 years along the West Coast. Other scientists say we have a 12 per cent chance of getting hit by a big quake in the next 50 years. Such a quake, if it’s accompanied by a tsunami, could cause $75 billion in damage, says the Insurance Bureau of Canada. That would devastate the province’s economy, says the Auditor General. While the government responded by promising to take immediate action to address the Auditor General’s concerns, it’s hard to imagine we’ll ever reach a state of preparedness that will allow scientists to exhale and challenge Mother Nature to bring it on. No country is better prepared for the “big one” than Japan. After all, it’s been hit by a fifth of the world’s biggest earthquakes. But when a magnitude-9 earthquake, followed by a huge tidal wave, hit northeast Japan in March, 2011, the country was still caught off guard. Almost 16,000 people died. Damage topped $300 billion. A nuclear power plant was damaged. The lesson to be learned from the Auditor General’s report, and Japan’s experience, is that we can’t rely on government to keep us safe. We have to assume the worst will happen and do what we can to ensure our own survival and of our loved ones. When it comes to natural disaster, we can only mitigate the risk. Not eliminate it. – Black Press
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million CareCards issued, twice the population of B.C., as people held onto their access to our defenseless, overworked medical system from wherever they moved to. Positive identification is only the start for this card. Each will be assigned a password that gives access to online medical records, so when patients show up at an ER, their eligibility is confirmed and any previous conditions or medications are accurately matched. (Note that medical information is not stored on the card, just an access code that goes with the password.) Patients will be able to call up their own files at home, book medical appointments and even renew prescriptions, which is where the efficiency comes in. In-person visits for routine prescription renewals are a cash cow for today’s doctors, generating guaranteed billings but often little or no health
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Mailbag Logging plan mystifying to resident Re: Logging plan could help Agassiz-Harrison emergency route (April 3, 2014). I fail to understand why the local councils contacted Forest Lands & Natural Resources Operations (FLNRO) Minister Steve Thomson suggesting the logging road through Sasquatch Park would serve as an evacuation route from Agassiz-Harrison. Maybe for Harrison as we have only the Hot Springs Road to exit our town but Agassiz has Highway 7 both east and west as well as Highway 9. However I am still confused. In January 2014, I was part of a Chilliwack Field Naturalists’ delegation that met with Tamihi Loggings’ Seabird Island First Nation representative concerning the Boundary Adjustment Proposal. It was my understanding, because the route through Ruby Creek is not passable, they were requesting the boundary adjustment. Can someone enlighten me, please? In addition, if the parks branch would let Seabird Band haul logs and equipment without a boundary adjustment – i.e. not remove the road from parks branch jurisdiction and not transfer it through a cabinet order in council to FLNRO’s care – then
Seabird would only seek permission to haul. I hiked in Sasquatch Park on Sunday. Part of the circuit around Hicks Lake has become a rocky, haul road. I witnessed a small boy hiking with his family fall down and cry. The old dirt road was soft! The sound of chain saws whining and trees falling spoiled the sound of my day. This is not the road Seabird Band is requesting but another area of the park in use by BC Hydro for twinning the transmission line from Nicola to Coquitlam. The question is why is any industrial activity or boundary adjustment is allowed in our provincial parks? The BC Parks Branch website tells me Class A parks, such as Sasquatch are dedicated to the preservation of their natural environments for the inspiration, use and enjoyment of the public. Are we now to see our parks whittled away hectare by hectare by road removal for industrial purposes? Logging and hydro are not the only interests. Mining, gas and oil are waiting their turn too! And of course are two local councils for the evacuation road. The whole situation mystifies me! Janne Perrin Harrison Hot Springs
Say goodbye to Sasquatch Park I read with such sadness the article and editorial comment in last week’s Observer, by Jessica Peters, lauding the fact that removing land from Sasquatch Park to let it become an industrial logging road is a good thing. Yes, we need an evacuation route, that is sorely missing, and both the municipal governments of Harrison Hot Springs and the District of Kent have been fighting for that for years. These actually should be seen as two very different, and separate, issues. However, financial funding constraints provincially are
causing them to be inappropriately considered together. So, do we have to take land out of the park? Do we have to use an existing road so that the logging shareholders don’t have to expend their own money to build one? Do the 250,000 visitors a year to Sasquatch Park want to battle logging trucks, company vans and trucks, and other industrial vehicles to go have a picnic? Do the folks who camp at Deer Lake want to be cut off from the rest of the park and isolated by industrial roads surrounding them? What about the
diversity of flora and fauna that will also be significantly affected? Are the local citizens aware that this beautiful Class A park has already been altered by the pipeline, the hydro line, and the current ILM project? Does the public know this is a Class A Park, in which no activity is to be allowed unless it enhances recreational activities? Yes, we need an evacuation route, but how very sad that our local politicians are selling out a beautiful and well-used provincial park in order to attain that. How sad that our provincial politicians cannot tell
the logging company to find and build another way to get their logs down off the mountain, and from the east side of
Harrison Lake. Oh, yes, those trucks that now come through Continued on 9
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Kudos to clean energy innovation As a one-time long-term resident of Agassiz, it’s  with great honour to hear that your beloved community is about to become a focal point, world wide, in the development of clean energy. Later this year, the innovative company, HydroRun Technologies, has developed and will test its new 40 kilowatt generator in the Fraser River, at Agassiz, on producing clean electricity for up to 40 Agassiz homes.
This floating device, is stationed in streams and rivers, and generates clean electricity by floating back and forth across the current, without having to dam or divert existing water ways. The footprint for these generators is practically nonexistent, and to produce more power, one only has to add more generators, which could be connected in series or run independently of each other. Â A dozen of these devices
could supply enough power to effectively power the whole community and produce zero carbon emissions. More importantly, this type of clean energy, can be produced consistently, unlike wind or solar, that is only available when the air is moving or the sun is out, allowing it to be part of the electrical grid, so all the power produced can be used effectively. Art Green Hope
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provincial parks. Let’s just chip away and chip away, leave nothing pristine for our grandchildren, and Joni Mitchell’s song will be our slogan: pave paradise and put up a parking lot! Debbie Hansen
Harrison Hot Springs Editor’s Note: The editorial in last week’s paper did not mention the proposal to remove a road from Sasquatch Park. It did highlight the need for a secondary emergency route.
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started painted things like flowers and animals, as she picked up skills from the regular guest teachers, including Joey Ellis. She even dabbled in calligraphy. While she doesn’t do a lot of painting now, she has sold a number of works over the years. “It’s not relaxing and restful,” Gordon said. “You have to be strong and focused. It just has to be something you want to do.” Scotson agrees, artwork is a serious business and requires dedication. “That’s the thing about painting, is you have to stay focused,” she said. Her home in Harrison is filled with pieces from artists she admires. The two women are friends, and have plenty in common — they’re both grandparents, have roots overseas, and love to paint. But they admit their upbringing was starkly different.
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Painting is not a relaxing pastime. It takes focus, determination, patience, and a willingness to learn new skills. But that’s part of what makes art worth doing, two local painters agree. Rose Marie Gordon and Elisabeth Scotson are sharing the spotlight as featured artists at the Agassiz Monday Painters 53rd Annual Art Show, taking place this Saturday. Gordon has been painting with the group for about 11 years, almost as long as she’s lived in the area. She noticed an ad in this newspaper and, having been interested in art since she was a child, decide to give it a try. At the time, the Monday Painters was being run by Diane Mackenzie. She began with clouds, landscapes and seascapes, and eventually
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While Gordon’s father was a commercial artist, growing up in Scotland she felt that her creativity was discouraged. For Scotson, her childhood in England included the arts. She also has experience as a journalist, taking a solo journey around the world to report on it. Both women love Canada, and all that is has offered them in their time here. Like many Fraser Valley artists, from all backgrounds, Mt. Cheam is a major inspiration for Scotson. “The land tells its own story,” she said. “It really does. It’s fascinating.” To view Scotson and Gordon’s chosen works, along with pieces from several other members of the Agassiz Monday Painters, visit the Agassiz United Church Hall on Saturday, April 12 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments are available by donation.
Earth Day has been celebrated throughout North America since its founding in 1970. In 2014, Earth Day observances will be held in 192 countries with 22,000 partner groups participating. In Agassiz, everyone is invited to watch Dirt! The Movie, a documentary film
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Elisabeth Scotson (left) and Rose Marie Gordon are the featured artists in the 53rd Annual Agassiz Monday Painters Art Show this Saturday, at Agassiz United Church.
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Festival builds on past success Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
The lineup for this year’s Harrison Festival of the Arts was officially announced last week, in a special event hosted by the Festival Society’s new managers. Mel Dunster, general manager, and Andy Hillhouse, artistic director, said they are staying true to the history of the festival and commending the hard work of their mentors, Ed and Phyllis Stenson. “The festival is in great shape and we don’t want to fix what’s not broken,” Hillhouse said. He added that Stenson “had a knack for discovering excellent emerging performers and bringing them to the Festival before they became well known on the touring circuit.” To honour her work, they are bringing back some of those great early finds, including Kobo Town, Eric Bibb and Pacific Curls. They are also focusing on some young acts, and have planned for a night of local music to open the show, Friday, July 11. The evening’s title is Straight for the Valley, and will feature the UFV Bhangra team, the Langley Ukulele Ensemble and the popular fiddle family, The Sabir Sisters. The festival will feature all the
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Mel Dunster and Andy Hillhouse present this year’s poster for the Harrison Festival of the Arts. This is the first year for the new general manager and artistic director.
same favourite events, including Children’s Day, the juried art market, music on the beach, concerts in the hall, a literary night, UFV plays, workshops, and an accompanying art show. This year’s art show, at the Ranger Station, will feature Mae Moore. Children’s Day will feature the very popular children’s entertainer Norman Foote.
Hillhouse said that Stenson was one of the first festival directors in Canada to bring African music to the forefront, and that will be continued this year as well. “That is something we can be really proud of here,” he said. He spoke of several highlights to look forward to at this year’s festival, which runs from July 12-20.
“Last fall I got word that Junowinning alternative country band Nathan Music Co., from Winnipeg, were hitting a few Western festivals this summer and I jumped on the opportunity to book them right way,” he said. “Formerly known as just Nathan, this is a band with haunting songs and harmonies that evoke the expanse of the prairies through the sweet voice of singer Keri Latimer.” Hillhouse said going forward, they hope to build on the festival that is talked about around the world. “Looking down the road, the things that we will keep working on are increasing youth involvement in the festival and getting more people to participate in music and art making, whether through more participatory workshops or events such as social dance and choral singing,” he said. “However, this year, it has been really important to us to plant our feet firmly in the soil that has been tilled by Phyllis and Ed, and to bring a balanced program that offers lots of dancing, singing, cultural variety, and just good music and performing arts.” To learn more about this year’s festival, visit www. harrisonfestival.com. news@ahboserver.com
The Harrison Festival of the Arts opening night will include music from the Langley Ukulele Ensemble (top), the UFV Bhangra team (middle) and The Sabir Sisters.
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Todd Richard performs at the Business Excellence Awards at the Harrison Memorial Hall last year. OBSERVER FILE PHOTO
He did it – with a lot of help from his friends. Harrison Hot Springs country singer Todd Richard has made it through to the second round of CBC Radio’s Searchlight contest, which is seeking out top music artists from across the country. He is now a regional semifinalist, on his way to the big prize. Hundreds of entries were posted online last month and
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Community ‘Know it Alls’ invited back to Quiz Night
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The famous and much-anticipated Agassiz Library’s Quiz Night returns on Friday, May 2. During 10 rounds of questions and laughter, fabulous gift baskets filled with donated items are raffled off and many, many door prizes given away. Apart from being a really fun evening, Quiz Night also raises funds for programs that promote the love of literacy and learning. This year the funds raised will be used to bring out the Vancouver Aquarium’s AquaVan to the Library so children and families can explore a variety of wet creepy-crawlies. You have a chance to become one of Agassiz and Harrison’s “Know-it-All”s. To enter, come to the Library and register as a team of eight. For those who haven’t got a full team, the volunteers will match you up in another team. There have been loud teams, quiet teams and a team of witches — what will your team be? Registration is $12 per person. Everyone is welcome, and the questions are varied and fun. Last year, Team Harem won. Will they do it again or will a new team be the proud “KnowIt-Alls”? For more information, drop into the Agassiz Library, phone the library at 604-796-9517 or call Elinor Bell at 604-796-8406.
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A small group huddles up under a canopy of pink umbrellas during a rainy walk under moss-covered trees in Harrison Hot Springs on a wet Saturday morning. The weather is beginning to warm up, and Environment Canada reports that temperatures are expected to get into the low 20s by early next week.
Teenagers can paddle for free Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
Dragon boat racing can be thrilling for paddlers of all ages and abilities. Since several teams use Harrison Lake as their training grounds, joining in the fun is easy for Harrison and Agassiz residents. And that’s especially true for children ages 12 to 19, who can join the Optimist Eagles youth
team. Since the team is fully supported by the Optimists Club of Chilliwack and the Elks Club of Chilliwack, there is no cost to join the team. The youth team starts up on Saturday, April 19, and they meet at the Harrison Marina at 9:30 a.m. There, the coach will hand out paddles, life jackets, and gloves, and give a short
demonstration on how to paddle. The group then walks to the Harrison government dock to their boat, for a 10 a.m. to noon practice. Gear is collected and kept at the clubhouse until the next practice, every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. This year, the Optimists Eagles youth team will take part in the Harrison Dragon
Boat Regatta on July 26, a fun event that draws hundreds of paddlers from across the province. Coach Manfred Preuss said that they are really hoping to draw in more Agassiz and Harrison residents for the team, to help build a bigger club. For more information, phone Kathy at 604-819-1676.
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Most people don’t need extra vitamins Understanding the role of vitamins can save you money and increase your health If you Google the word vitamins, you will get more than 40 million hits of information – everything from vendors selling a variety of vitamin supplements to opinion articles about the value of vitamins to conclusions about vitamins from scientific studies. To make sense of the importance of vitamins, it might be useful to go back to the basics. Your body uses vitamins for a variety of biological processes, including growth, digestion, and nerve function. There are 13 vitamins your body needs: vitamin A, vitamin B (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12, and folate), vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K. Each vitamin has a specific job. For example, vitamin C is important for your skin, bones, and connective tissue. It promotes healing and helps the body absorb iron. If you don’t get enough of this vitamin, you could become anaemic. Most people can usually get all the vitamins they need by eating the types and amounts of food recommended by the “Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide”. According to a 2012 Health Canada report, this also includes Canadian children. But, certain people are
more likely to require a supplement. These include people who eat a calorierestricted diet, women who are or might be pregnant or are breastfeeding, people who are sick, recovering from surgery, or experiencing a chronic health problem, breast-fed infants or people older than 50 who need more vitamin D, and people who can’t or won’t eat a variety of foods such as those with allergies or are on a vegetarian or vegan diet. When it comes to purchasing vitamin supplements, be savvy. 1. Almost all multivitamins are synthetic (man-made) and are as good as those claimed to be from “natural” sources. If a natural supplement has a Natural Product Number (NPN) or a Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM), it meets Health Canada’s standards for safety, quality, and health claims. 2. Many supplements are marketed for men or women or certain age groups. A standard multivitamin is usually all that a healthy adult needs. 3. Today’s dietary supplements may include not only vitamins and minerals but also less familiar substances such as herbals, botanicals, amino acids and
enzymes. Check with your health care provider before combining or substituting them with other foods or medicines. 4. Think twice before chasing the latest headline. Sound health advice is generally based on research over time, not a single study highlighted by the media. 5. Be wary of results claiming a “quick fix” that depart from scientific research and established dietary guidelines. 6. More is not always better when it comes to vitamins. Food, combined with a supplement that exceeds the “Recommended Dietary Allowance” could cause a health problem. In another instance, excessive amounts of vitamins C and B are not used by the body and eliminated in the urine – literally flushing your money down the drain. As is the case with all dietary supplements, the decision to use supplemental vitamins should be made with discretion. The best resource to assist you with your decision-making are health practitioners and dietitians – both available by appointment at the Agassiz Community Health Centre. Submitted by Agassiz Community Health
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The Eagles Alumni Field Hockey Fundraiser will be hosted at Agassiz Secondary School on April 26, by alumna Lauren Nickerson and Karina Lanting. Equipment will be provided by the school, but players are asked to come dressed for the weather and safety (ie. mouthguard, shin guards, etc). To cut any administrative costs, they are looking for past players to be involved any way they would like. That could mean participating in a game, volunteering their time as a ref, or helping
organize teams on the day of the event. As a participation fee, each player is asked to bring a care package containing new items from the list provided via their Facebook page. The donations collected will go to benefit the Women’s Resource Society of the Fraser Valley. This organization provides vital assistance to women, youth and children affected by domestic violence. In addition to the player donations, they will be selling raffle tickets during the Agassiz Bas-
ketball Alumni Tournament on April 11 and 12. Some prizes include a spa package, boat cruise and a couple rounds of golf. Games and tournament structure will be dependent upon number of participants. They hope to have a large turnout of past players as well as spectators and ask that players RSVP before April 14 by emailing klanting@ projectk.ca. More details will be available as the weeks pass and all alumni are encouraged to visit their Facebook page at facebook. com/AESSchickswithsticks.
Tournament action all weekend Alumni gather for basketball fundraiser This is the weekend for the Chieftains and Eagles Alumni Tournament, with action planned for Friday and Saturday. The Chieftains games
run Friday, April 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will also be a barbecue and a beer and wine fundraiser. On Saturday, there will be kids' camps, run by
alumni Carrie Watts. Three Eagles games will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and the Chieftains will get back on the court from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A barbecue and the fundraising draws will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday. All funds go toward building the AESS basketball program.
Christian school celebrates 50 years
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Back in 1964 a group of individuals started a community Christian school teaching "Education with a Difference." They began with a small one room school that converted into a place of worship on Sundays. It has been 50 years and it's time to
Public Safety Notice – Winter recreationalists and snowmobilers Winter recreationalists and snowmobilers should be aware that construction of the Interior to Lower Mainland (ILM) Transmission Line continues. On-site activities include clearing of the right-of-way; construction of access roads and tower foundations; and tower assembly and erection.
celebrate the blessing the school is to the Agassiz community. On Friday April 25, at 7 p.m. the school will be hosting a semiformal "Music & Dessert Gala" evening with yummy treats and great music from the band and choir, including alumni and
present students. Former students, staff and supporters are welcome to come to the school gym at 7571 Morrow Rd. in Agassiz to enjoy fellowship reminiscing about the past and talk about the future of Agassiz Christian School.
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The ILM right-of-way continues to be a construction zone with restricted access. Restricted access is required for worker and public safety to avoid risks associated with such things as guy lines, partially constructed foundations, construction materials, or other potential hazards that may be hidden or partially hidden by the snow. Please avoid using the right-of-way for your activities. If you are in the area, use extra care when traveling around the right-of-way. The ILM project is a new 247 kilometre 500 kilovolt transmission line between Merritt and Coquitlam that will expand the electrical system so that BC Hydro can continue to deliver clean and reliable energy to homes and businesses in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. For more information on the project please visit: bchydro.com/ilm.
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The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is hosting its fifth annual Walk for Wildlife. Kicking off during National Wildlife Week (April 6-12), the Walk For Wildlife campaign runs until International Day of Biodiversity, May 22 and gives people across the country an opportunity to show their support for conservation while making time to connect with nature themselves. This year’s goal is to raise awareness and funds for species at risk, like the burrowing owl. Burrowing owls, one of the smallest members of the owl family, were once common in western Canada. Today, they are listed as endangered by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. In spite of recovery efforts, this little owl has grown even scarcer. The reasons for its decline include habitat
loss and fragmentation, lack of suitable prey, environmental contaminants, and other hardships on its breeding grounds in Canada and on its wintering range in Central and South America. Through Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Endangered Species Program, CWF has been working to conserve species at risk like burrowing owls and their habitats for future generations through research and recovery support, advocacy and awareness. Becoming part of the Walk for Wildlife is easy. Participants can visit WalkforWildlife.ca to register, start collecting pledges, then head out to a local park, nature trail or conservation area and spend some in the wild. People can take part informally with family and friends or head out with a local organization by joining in one of the #Walk for
Wildlife events listed on the website. For every pledge received, participants will become part of the CWF loyalty program and receive special rewards. Those who raise $100 or more will receive a special Burrowing owl t-shirt. Top fundraiser will have a chance to win a trip for two to Calgary for a special conservation experience at the Calgary Zoo. For those who just want to head outdoors for some quality time in nature, they can log their Walk for Wildlife on the interactive on-line map. “As Canadians, we are very fortunate to be surrounded by a rich diversity of wildlife. Sadly, many of the species that make up this diversity are at risk because of human and environmental pressures,” says Wade Luzny, CEO and Executive VicePresident of the Canadian Wildlife
Federation. “Walk for Wildlife is an opportunity to inspire and connect thousands of Canadians to nature and wildlife. And this year, we’re dedicating Walk for Wildlife to species at-risk, like the burrowing owl.” About Walk for Wildlife Walk for Wildlife is a national campaign that encourages all Canadians to get outside and experience the wildlife and natural spaces in their backyards. From the beginning of National Wildlife Week on April 6 until the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22, help CWF raise awareness and funds for species at-risk, like the burrowing owl. These species have found themselves on the endangered species list and under the protection of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) and need our help.
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‘Senior moment’ leads to successful soups Something funny happened to me on the way to the Health and Wellness Fair – the Harrison Hot Springs Health and Wellness Fair, that is! I had been looking forward to it because I knew that, with 34 exhibitors and vendors all promoting health, it would be a good one. I even had made two pots of super healthy soups to sustain the vendors – and then I missed the fair! Why? It was one of those “senior moments” we often talk about. I had been up since 6 a.m., which is nothing unusual for me. I like to do things early in the morning when I am all by myself and concentrate on the task at hand. I was fine ‘til after lunch, watching TV, ready to be picked up for the fair, when a great sense of being relaxed and tired overcame me. And, instead of fighting it, I let it be. I was back to normal by 4 p.m. when the fair was over! All was not lost, however: I was told that the soups were a “rousing success” and here are the recipes: Lentil and Sweet Pepper Soup You need:
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bumbering outing? It was another sunny day and Phil and Yvonne suggested to drive to Chehalis and walk to the Eagle Point Observation Deck. The parking lot and beginning of the walkway is situated at the right hand side of Morris Valley Road just after you pass the Sandpiper Golf Course. The pass way through the Eagle Point Park to the viewing platform is flat and easy to walk, about 1 km one way. Though the park, especially the Harrison Wetlands one, over looks from the deck, and both are best known for eagle watching in the fall, it is well worth a visit at any time of the year. By now we had developed a good appetite and decided to have lunch at the Sasquatch Inn, which, at this time of the year and especially on a nice day, is already visited by a great number of motorcyclists or “bikers” for short. I could have felt out of place but did not. And, when one of the bikers turned out to be a longtime friend of our family, I felt right at home. It’s always nice to be included!
Lions seek contest judges Audience participation wanted! We have the “lovely” contestants, three extraordinarily competent judges, and now we need you – the audience – for the most hilarious evening the valley has all year, the Miss Maria Slough Contest. Not only do we offer delightful beauties, we have prizes up for grabs in the basket raffle and silent auction. Boy, do we have prizes! The businesses and residents of
Agassiz and the surrounding communities have outdone themselves in helping the Lions make this an evening not to be missed. Bid on a “Know Your Town” tree loaded with passes and other goodies designed to take you and your family to visit local merchants and services you may not know about. Dig into a handmade planter. There’s even a “souper” deal on a crock pot! New this year – the Kritter Konk. In between the real
action, you can try your hand konking the assorted friendly kritters off their perch in the Ag Hall foyer. We promise good fun ably overseen by our Agassiz Scouts. As usual, all proceeds go toward supporting our community service efforts. Still thinking of having your group try for the crown? Contact Joey at 604-796-9951 for entry deadlines and details. Tickets for the most talked about evening the Lions host are available from Jean 604794-7503 or Darcy at Lordco.
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†The Civic, Fit and Accord were the #1 selling retail compact, subcompact and intermediate cars respectively in BC in 2013 based on Polk 2013 Dec YTD report. ‡In order to achieve $0 down payment, dealer will cover the cost of tire/battery tax, air conditioning tax (where applicable), environmental fees and levies on the 2014 CR-V LX, Accord LX, Civic DX and Fit DX only on behalf of the customer. #Limited time bi-weekly lease offer based on a new 2014 Civic DX model FB2E2EEX. *1.99% lease APR on a 60 month term with 130 bi-weekly payments O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $84.63 based on applying $600.00 lease dollars (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). Down payment of $0.00, Àrst bi-weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $11,001.90. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometers. £Limited time bi-weekly lease offer based on a new 2014 Fit DX model GE8G2EEX. €0.99% lease APR on a 60 month term with 130 bi-weekly payments O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $67.49 based on applying $1,100.00 lease dollars and $4 dealer contribution (which are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes); and $1,000.00 consumer incentive dollars (which are deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes) Down payment of $0.00, Àrst bi-weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $8,773.70. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometers. ї Limited time bi-weekly lease offer based on a new 2014 Accord model CR2E3EE. ´1.99% lease APR on a 60 month term with 130 bi-weekly payments O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $123.56 based on applying $1,050.00 lease dollars (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). Down payment of $0.00, Àrst bi-weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $16,062.80. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometers. **MSRP is $17,185 / $16,130 / $25,685 including freight and PDI of $1,495 / $1,495 / $1,695 based on a new 2014 Civic DX model FB2E2EEX / 2014 Fit DX model GE8G2EEX / 2014 Accord LX model CR2E3EE. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. ´/£/€/ї/#/* Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery and covered by the dealer on behalf of the customer on the 2014 CR-V LX, Accord LX, Civic DX and Fit DX only. ‡/#/*/ї/€/´/£/** Offers valid from April 1st through 30th, 2014 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.
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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.
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.
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. 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.
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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.
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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
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. 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. Deadline: 3:00pm 16 April 2014
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WANTED: SERVICE TECHNICIAN - SUNNY THOMPSON REGION. Kamloops dealership is currently accepting applications for full-time Journeyman & Apprentice RV Technicians. All applicants must have direct RV experience, possess own tools, have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and take great pride in the work they perform. It is our goal to provide an exceptional customer experience for all our clients. We place great emphasis on customer satisfaction and quality workmanship and need people who will help us maintain this goal. We truly care about our employees and provide a positive, happy work environment with competitive wages and benefits. Requirements: - Possess Own Tools - Be Journeyman/Red Seal or period 1, 2, 3 Registered Apprentice RV Technician - Possess Valid Class 5 BCDL (Air/51 Endorsement an asset) - Excellent attendance - Self-motivated team player - Keen attention to detail - Maintain a positive attitude under pressure - Committed to lifelong learning If this sounds like a good fit and you possess the above mentioned qualifications we want to hear from you. How to Apply: With resume and references to: Attention: Service Manager By Email: service@jubileerv.com By Fax: (250) 851-9775 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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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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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
in Harrison, is currently seeking full and part time servers, bartenders and line cooks.
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CABINETRY/ MILLWORK FOREMAN Mi-tec Millwork & Cabinetry has an opportunity for a qualified Shop Foreman. Minimum 5 years’ experience supervising a team of 5 or more cabinet makers. Please email shop@mi-tec.com for further details
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525 .A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437
Mainland Roofing Ltd. 25 yrs in roofing industry
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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
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Entlebucher/Swiss Mtn pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, 1st shots, dewormed. $1200 each. 604-795-7662.
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REDUCE energy use 50-90% with a super-insulated & airtight new home for the same price as a standard build. E. Olofsson Construction Inc., Licensed Builders. 604761-3499 designer@olofsson.ca
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to downtown. Available May 1. Call 604-703-3405
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Unfiled Tax Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)
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Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $525. 604-794-5844
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PETS
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
SALES
ATTENTION: Utility Tree Workers. Quad L Enterprises Ltd. is looking for Certified Utility Arborists and Slasher Operators. Full time work. Email hr@isley.ca or fax 780-532-1250
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
Email resume to: oldsettler@uniserve.com or fax to: 604-796-1034
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY. A growing company in Chilliwack is looking for an outgoing person to help develop our Route Sales and Service program. Sales experience is an asset. We will train. Successful candidate must have a valid BC driver’License. Rewarding compensation package. Please send resume to Jim at wjmj@telus.net
PETS
BLACK LAB cross puppies 5 available. Family raised $400. Ph (604)819-5054 Chilliwack
OLD SETTLER PUB
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FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
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Custom made 10’ heavy duty aluminum step ladder $300 604-845-9927
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GARAGE SALES SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
Huge Garage Sale Sat. Apr 12 10am -2pm 46510 First Ave
90 tables of vendors. Antiques, video games, kids stuff, household items, electronics, clothes, DVD’s, jewellery, collectibles and more. $2 admission.
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Reporter/Photographer The Chilliwack Times is looking for a reporter/photographer to work three days a week. If you are looking for a new challenge- let’s talk. Our distribution is 28,000 homes and businesses every Thursday serving a growing community of 90,000.
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MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca The opportunity is for a highly motivated person with keen attention to detail and dedication to getting the job done not only right, but on time Your motivation is your desire to be first with the news and a leader in innovative approaches to bringing, through our multimedia platform, news of our community to our readers.
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You are a skilled wordsmith with a proven ability to find news when other reporters give up. You quickly establish fruitful rapport with community leaders and can show how you consistently bring news and features to readers that are topical and enlightening.
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New 6’ windmill $70, fish smoker $50, new bricks .40 each, tires (some new) $15 & up, weathered lumber $6 per board, solid old manure spreader for garden $100, milk cans $30, 4x4’s treated 6’ for $2, used roof tin, 604-793-7714 STEEL BUILDINGS...HOT SAVINGS - SPRING SALE! 20X24 $4,348. 25X24 $4,539. 30X30 $6,197. 32X36 $7,746. 40X46 $12,116. 47X72 $17,779. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
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We want someone who can bring our readers the news first. A gutsy, bold reporter who knows who to ask the tough questions and how to get them answered.
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Reporting to the editor, you will take responsibility for regular beats and be expected to take photographs beyond an average skill level. We provide the very best in digital photography equipment.
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ONLY USED 3 TIMES for catering events. Bought brand new off lot. No accidents. Mint Cond. $3400obo. 604-488-9161 South Surrey
1998-Terry 23’ Travel Trailer sleeps 6, 2door stove a/c.mint cond. $5900 604-796-0666
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WAREHOUSE LIEN In the matter of the Warehouse Lien act: Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, BC and Karl Fisher of: 10350 Beverly Drive, Chilliwack, BC, V2P6H1, For unpaid rents totalling $ 290.62. If this amount is not paid on or before 18 April, 2014, the units contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents
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Agassiz Monday Painters Friends est.1961. Meets every Mon. from 11 on Mon hip House Nickel Bingo . at 1
pm, Tues. Bridge and am - 3 pm at Agassiz United Church. Cribb age at 1 pm, Sit and Be Fit 10:30 FMI call Linda 604-794-5554 am Mon. & Fri., Drop-in Floor Curling 7 Coffee Break/Story Hour a weekly pm Thurs. Bible Study for ladies & children 0-5. Kidz @ the Cross - Harrison Weds. 9:30 am Agassiz Christian Elem entary - Thurs. 6 - 7:30 pm Grades Reformed Church on Morrow Road. 4, 5 & 6 Registration & team leader FMI call or text 604-997-4484 - Carol Cartmell 604-793-0171 or Council of Senior Citizens gospelbrass@shaw.ca Crafts • Games • Organizations (COSCO) is an Lesson advocacy group devoted to improving Bett er Beginnings: Pre/post natal “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. FMI educ ation, nutrition & support. Lunch call Ernie Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or is provided. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 email ecbayer@shaw.ca Morrow Rd. Phone #604-796-0313
Harrison Community Social Agassiz Family Club Drop-in every Thurs. at Parentin Harrison g Place: Meet friends, old
Harrison Hot Springs Memorial Hall, 9:30 am: cards, darts, games & coffee. Contact Jacquie 604-796-3105 or Suzanne 604-796-1269 Table Tennis at 12:30 pm Lea 604-796-05581
Hope Auto Body Ltd.
• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility - all insurance company estimates written here
966 6th Avenue, 604 •869 •5244 www.hopeautobody.ca
& new! Parents/caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Weds. & Thurs. 9:30 am - 1 pm 7272 Morrow Rd. Phone #604-796-0313
Harrison Hikers Group offers 4 levels of hikes every Weds.(easy, light, moderate, strenuous) FMI call Ruth Altendorf 604-796-2084
Community Events
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