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Students at AESS made T-shirts to let passersby know they were walking out of school on Wednesday as part of a B.C.-wide, student-led protest against the BCTF job action and correlating government lockouts.
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Students take turn walking out Agassiz kids tired of strike action and lockouts Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
At least a dozen students walked out of their classes Wednesday morning in Agassiz, taking what homework they could carry down the halls of AESS, passing their teachers and administration and heading out the front door. Once out, they said they were told they wouldn't be allowed back in. Some tried to sign out properly, others knew it would be futile, as #walkout2014 got underway across the province. Thousands of B.C. students were expected to participate in the
walkout, many of them fed up with their teachers' strike action and the government lockouts. "I think all of this could have been done without a strike," said Cassandra Grand, a Grade 9 AESS student. Students in the Fraser Cascade have been told those participating in the walkout will have to make the missed class time up through detentions. But they wonder, with teachers unable to help students before and after school, or during breaks, when that extra class time would happen. "They're the ones ruining our class time in the first place," Grand said.
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"They're ruining our chances to get good grades in our final exams." Jessi Sparks will be crossing the stage at AESS on Friday night for commencement, along with her 37 fellow grads. She said the threat of punishment for walking out is "hypocritical" considering the confusion that exists in their learning environment. She was among the dozen or so students who walked out and set up a protest in front of the Agassiz library. As they danced and screamed for support, passing cars honked in support. "I'm mostly here because I'm tired of being stuck in the middle," Sparks
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Woman dies in boating accident on Harrison River A 22-year-old Abbotsford woman has died following a boating accident Saturday on the Harrison River in Agassiz. RCMP say that on May 31 at approximately 8 p.m., Agassiz RCMP were called to the Harrison River. Police arrived to the Sandpiper Boat Launch on Morris Valley Road to find one of the four occupants of the boat seriously injured. The 18-foot Glastron powerboat was travelling up river when it struck a log
Two women escaped serious injury when their cars collided on Pioneer Ave. Wednesday. Staff from Shoppers Drug Mart saw the crash and ran to the assistance of the two drivers, one who needed her car moved off the road, and the other who needed help escaping her car from a rear door. Agassiz fire, police and ambulance crews also responded.
chained to a boom. As a result of the impact, the woman sustained a serious head injury that later resulted in her death. “This is a really tragic accident,” said Const. Tracy Wolbeck. “By all accounts, everyone on the boat was doing everything right. There will be no criminal investigation into the cause of this accident.” Any further details regarding this accident will be released by the BC Coroner Service.
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Mosquito control underway Mosquito season has arrived in the Fraser Valley. Mosquito control in the Fraser Valley focuses on the largest source of mosquitoes in the region – those that hatch along the Fraser River corridor as river levels start to rise. The FVRD’s contractor, Morrow Bioscience Ltd., has already started to monitor, map, and treat mosquito breeding sites, and will continue to do so throughout the season. As part of the the FVRD’s annual Nuisance Mosquito
Control Program, floodwater sites are treated with a nontoxic bacterial larvacide that specifically targets the mosquito in its larval stage before it can fly. This bacterial larvacide is an effective and environmentally-f riendly method of controlling nuisance mosquitoes without harming other species. The FVRD does not conduct fogging or spraying of chemicals that kill flying adult mosquitoes. While the program is
effective at reducing mosquito populations across the region, residents are encouraged to help out by reducing mosquito breeding sites near their homes: • check for and eliminate sources of standing water such as saucers under flower pots, bird baths, old tires, pet dishes, gutters, pool covers, trampolines, tarps, etc. • maintain and chlorinate swimming pools. • empty and turn over kiddie pools when not in use.
• cover rain barrels with fine mesh. For mosquito control inquiries or to report mosquito breeding sites within the Fraser River corridor, please call the FVRD’s Mosquito Hotline at 1-888-733-2333 or send an email to mosquitoes@ fvrd.bc.ca. Residents can also stay informed of mosquito treatment by following Morrow Bioscience on Twitter (@morrowmosquito) or on Facebook (facebook/com/ morrowmosquito).
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in Grade 10, agreed. She is also very worried that the past two weeks without full teacher support will affect her final grades. "Sometimes I'll stay after school," she said, for help in math and sciences. "And now I can't get help." She's "struggling to remember formulas" that she knows will be on the finals. But the struggles started right at the school year, she said, when the Planning 10 course didn't even have enough desks for all the students in the class. In another class, her teacher had to split the class into two computer
rooms, spreading instructing time among two completely separate groups. They have heard AESS may lose their portables over the summer, and that has them wondering how crowded classes will be when they return in the fall. Some of the girls who walked out Wednesday said they would love to have a sewing class to complement the foods course. Sparks said she's been unimpressed with the high priority her school has on sports, while the arts isn't as supported. She said there are at
least four teachers for sports, but only one art teacher. "The walls are plastered with sports achievements, but there's one little section on a wall for arts," she said. "I understand our school is small but we still need things." They were anxiously waiting to find out if teachers will be allowed to attend graduation ceremonies on Friday night. That day there will be no school in Fraser Cascade, as part of the BCTF rotating strike action. The ceremony has been moved up to 5:30 p.m. as picket lines
end at 5 p.m. Lynne Marvell, president of the FraserCascade Teachers' Association, said that decision would be heard at 4 p.m. on Wednesday from the Labour Relations Board, after this newspaper's deadline. Teachers at AESS typically hand out awards, emcee the event, run the audio visual and even usher the graduation ceremony. "They've spent all this time with us to help us finish school and they aren't even allowed to be there," Sparks said. news@ahobserver.com
Parent group calls for end to job action and lockout The organization representing public school parent advisory councils is calling for an immediate end to the teacher strike and lockout out of concern for students and families. BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) president Terry Berting stated in a press release that the "feud" between the BC Teachers' Federation and the government is having a detrimental effect on
students, particularly those most vulnerable, and creating financial hardship for struggling families. The parent group is also concerned about the cancellation of extra-curricular activities, end-of-year celebrations and sporting events in some schools, and is urging the government and the BCTF to concentrate their energies on achieving a new collective agreement. “Successful outcomes for
all students – not just those graduating from Grade 12 – are being affected by this labour dispute,” Berting stated. “This has got to stop.” Parents are also encouraged to write to Education Minister Peter Fassbender and BCTF president Jim Iker explaining how the rotating strikes and lockout are affecting families. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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Opposition to the plan to remove a road from the Sasquatch Park boundaries gathered signatures outside a public meetings on Thursday.
and other developments. BC Parks planning section head Vicki Haberl confirmed there is a process in place for boundary adjustments for those who want to apply, and that there have been such adjustments at other B.C. parks. “My interest is to see a pristine park without industrial activity,� another member of the public stated. The lot Seabird is hoping to access is bisected by BC Hydro lines, and sits south of Deer Lake and east of Hicks Lake, bordering on the steep hills visible from Seabird. A road currently runs through the land passed Moss Lake and out to the main road that leads to Deer Lake. From there, Seabird hopes to travel toward Rockwell Drive and through Harrison Hot Springs. BC Hydro, which is allowed access to all roads in the course of their work, recently upgraded the route, which means little would have to be spent on roads.
No way out There’s a twist to Seabird and Tamihi’s proposal, and one that could provide a solution to a longterm problem. There is currently no emergency route out of Harrison Hot Springs and the section along Rockwell Drive that is part of the
District of Kent. Both municipalities have been working for at least a decade to find an alternate route, preferring the unmaintained route that connects with Ruby Creek. Holtby mentioned that route during his presentation, but said it’s an expensive and therefore, unfavourable, option. It could costs in excess of $600,000, Holtby said, and would still require moving logs through Sasquatch Park. “The road at Ruby Creek at the moment is not suitable for public traffic,� Holtby said. “It’s generally used as a walking trail and a bridge would have to be built.� But it could solve the dilemma of having no secondary evacuation roadway in the event of an emergency. At least one person was trapped on Rockwell Drive without medication when a forest fire broke out near the marina last summer. On a busy camping weekend, thousands of people could be trapped in Harrison or further up the lake without a secondary route. Municipalities have been working with the provincial government to find funding for such a project, but there’s been no progress yet. The proposal by Tamihi and Seabird sparked the interest of both municipalities right away, and members of both councils attended the meeting Thursday.
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There’s an 800 hectare parcel of land sitting just on the edge of Sasquatch Park that could put an extra $300,000 into Seabird Island’s economic base, annually – if the land could be harvested. But the logging of that parcel will have to wait, at least for now. The only usable roads leading to it run right through the Class A provincial park, which means no industrial activity is allowed within its borders. However, Seabird Island has partnered with Tamihi Logging to apply for a boundary adjustment to the park, which will be reviewed by the ministry of environment. If approved, the adjustment would essentially pave the way for Seabird to apply for a woodlot license, which would see an average of 3,000m³ of timber removed every year. That equals 10 days of logging truck activity, or 75 full loads leaving the woodlot annually, Ted Holtby from Tamihi Logging said at a public information meeting last Thursday. Their plan is being met with opposition from locals who don’t want to see the park diminished in favour of logging activity. A petition has been making the rounds in Agassiz and Harrison, and those opposed to the plan have written letters to Mary Polak, Minister of Environment. Opposition also set up tables outside Thursday’s meeting at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall, and added another 20 signatures to their petition. Polak will have final say on the adjustment, following her staff ’s review of an application. But that application hasn’t been made yet, Holtby said. They are looking for input and opinions from the community first. Holtby and Seabird’s economic director Jay Pope, as well as staff of BC Parks and the Ministry of Environment all fielded questions from about 30 people who attended the four-hour meeting. Harrison resident Lillian Martin asked why they bother to protect areas of land such as a Class A provincial parks if they can later be considered for boundary adjustments to allow for logging
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Dozens of people participated in the Harrison Hot Springs Relay for Life on Saturday night, a 12-hour, overnight fundraising walk for the Canadian Cancer Society. Top left to bottom: Bev Sargent receives a hug from her fellow Mooving for a Cure team member Karen Hatt, and cries in joy announcing she has just finished treatment for breast cancer. Survivors took turns banging a large gong after finishing the Survivor’s Walk that kicks off each Relay for Life. Susan Bohonos kept her son at her side and let him bang the gong for her, while everyone cheered. Jean Robson is one of the many survivors who spoke about their ordeal. The active local volunteer and Lion has been through cancer three times in her life. The Survivor’s Walk kicked off the event. For more photos, visit us at www.ahobserver.com.
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Parents warned of graduation party dangers Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS
The B.C. government is sticking to education to keep grad parties safe this spring, rather than increasing penalties for “party bus” companies. Officials are more concerned about underaged drinking at house parties and bush parties than alcohol served in limousines and buses that have become a popular way for young people to go out on the town. Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Minister Todd Stone said party bus operators have been reminded that no open liquor is allowed in any vehicle, and inspections
will continue with violators risking loss of their licences. Party bus operators have changed their websites and advertising to emphasize that no drinking is allowed on board. At a graduation safety event in Victoria, RCMP and ICBC representatives stressed that there are gradrelated fatalities every spring, and the problem extends to adultsanctioned parties. Inspector Ted Emanuels, officer in charge of the B.C. RCMP’s enhanced traffic services, said any event or transportation where alcohol is served
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Opinion QUESTION OF THE WEEK
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Will the BCTF and the BCPSEA resolve the current dispute before the end of the school year?
Kinder Morgan has a big job ahead of it to convince the public that its $5.4-billion oil pipeline twinning project is worth doing and won’t hurt parks, waterways and public property. True, the company can win regulatory approval but without public acceptance, the project will struggle to get built. Kinder Morgan must, therefore, work doubly hard to provide reasons it must change the routing for its project, which now is slated to go through at least three Metro Vancouver regional parks or greenways, and possibly Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park east of Chilliwack. Environmentalists are also concerned about a proposal to assemble the pipeline at Colony Farm Regional Park in Coquitlam, although the company says every effort will be made to minimize impacts and provide opportunities for habitat enhancement. As well, to reduce construction hassles for drivers, the route has been changed from Lougheed Highway to United Boulevard in Coquitlam, requiring the twinned pipeline to cross into the Brunette River Conservation Area and along the Brunette Fraser Regional Greenway before reaching Burnaby Mountain. The Brunette River, which runs through New Westminster on the border with Coquitlam, is a salmon enhancement success story and you can bet local stream stewards don’t want a heavy oil pipeline anywhere near there. The company says it has had success operating in other environmentally sensitive areas, with twinning projects in Jasper National Park and Mt. Robson Provincial Park, and can use this experience to protect fish habitat here. This may be good news but what’s odd about this regulatory process is that the company still seems to be investigating its various options while at the same time justifying its plans through the National Energy Board — every change to routing seems like a Kinder surprise. While there may be sound reasons for these adjustments, and flexibility is good if its in response to practical and citizens’ concerns, the provisional nature of the process doesn’t inspire confidence.
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Farmland fate a test for political parties B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher The B.C. Liberal government’s bill to divide the Agricultural Land Reserve into two zones has passed, after one of the nastier exchanges I’ve seen in a decade covering the B.C. legislature. “You’re all a bunch of corrupt liars,” NDP agriculture critic Nicholas Simons yelled as the government cut off a long and mostly repetitious debate that dominated the final days of the legislature session. Not to be outdone, cabinet minister Bill Bennett replied to Simons’ heckle about Kootenay rancher Faye Street, one of Bennett’s most vocal supporters as he pushed through changes to the land reserve to ease land use restrictions in rural zones.
Bennett advised Simons to offer his remarks to Street in person. “She’ll kick your ass,” Bennett said. The on-the-record debate wasn’t much better. Columbia River-Revelstoke NDP MLA Norm Macdonald summed up his party’s biggest objection with his charge that “a bunch of Liberal political hacks” will be appointed to regional panels of the Agricultural Land Commission. The government’s scheme, Macdonald and other NDP critics predicted, is to unleash a flood of ALR land removals, to enrich B.C. Liberal supporters by allowing development on productive farmland. That might be a valid concern, but there are a couple of factual problems. First, every appointment to the ALC, at the regional or provincial level, is made by the B.C. government. It’s been that way since the Dave Barrett administration set it up in 1973.
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Second, the regional panels are not new. The B.C. Liberals imposed them in 2003. If this was their method of corrupting the process to dismantle the ALR, that would have largely happened in the years since. Surely by this time
“Strict secondary residence rules are needed in areas with non-farm development pressure.” they would have found enough greedy political hacks who hate farming to subvert the process. I’ve written before about the legitimate concerns of places like Merritt and Vanderhoof and Dawson Creek, where some ALR rules and decisions simply don’t make sense. Strict secondary residence rules are needed in areas with non-farm
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development pressure. In most where non-farm income is the rural areas, they are a mistake, and only thing that keeps people on the land. are frequently ignored. As soon as the theatrics had The debate wasn’t entirely devoid of honesty and civility. died down, the B.C. NDP sent out Macdonald interrupted his string a fundraising plea to its members of baseless accusations to note to help “save” the ALR. The party that under the current system, is broke and desperate after losing 75% of exclusion applications in its fourth straight election, and the Kootenay region are approved. it hopes to activate its declining If that’s the case, what is really donor base by portraying the broken that needs to be fixed? changes as the imminent slaughter It’s a good question that the of its most sacred cow. Voters have three years before government did not adequately the next election to assess this answer. And credit also goes to the new situation. If there is a flood of agriculture minister, Kelowna- exclusions of prime agricultural Lake Country MLA Norm land, then the NDP will be able Letnick, who inherited a public to make its case that its warnings relations mess left by the brief and were at least partially true. If this does not take place, then boneheaded performance of Peace the government’s position will River North MLA Pat Pimm. Braving the heckling at the be vindicated. We’ll find out the end, Letnick put aside his truth. Tom Fletcher is legislature partisan talking points and gave his personal assurance that the reporter and columnist for Black government’s intention is to Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc support farming in those places Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.
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Mailbag Veterans Dinner more than just a meal The Royal Canadian Legion Agassiz Br. 32 honoured and celebrated Canada's Armed Forces Veterans with their annual Veterans Dinner on May 7. Good food, music, camaraderie and sing alongs filled the Legion Hall throughout the evening. Bagpipes and drummer from both the Harrison Highlanders and the Fraser Cheam Regional Pipe Band were on hand to pipe in dessert following the dinner. As their melodies filled the hall, memories of fallen friend and
comrades in arms who shared their military service to Canada were reflected on many faces. Although each year the ranks of Second World War and Korean War veterans are diminished, it was very gratifying to see our community honour and salute our local veterans. The evening was a great success due to the combined efforts of Agassiz Legion volunteers, including president Roy Wright, past president Betty Brewer and directors Jim Johnson and Dave Smith. The kitchen talents of Adam,
Rilla, Greg and Justin Sandar assured that everyone had lots to eat. ACE students Keith Henry, Austin Klotz, Mia Thompson and helpers Gordie, Angel and Cadence served an waited on tables, bringing smiles to the face of many of the veterans. Both men and women present enjoyed the evening music, provided by Bill and Marie of Sweet Water. Legion Padre Rev. Mary Duncan blessed the evening starting with grace and acknowledgement of the sacrifices
from our military veterans and peacekeepers. As always, a highlight of the evening was the bagpipes, and the Highlanders and the Fraser Cheam band performed to the delight and appreciation of about 90 people who attended. Our thanks go out to Deb and Allan Wiles for the set up, and to pipers and drummers, Frank Frose, Rick Carswell, Jake McRae, Hugh Jack, Roy Booth, Jim Waldron, Bill Waldron, Sheila Campbell and Brian Campbell.
Thank you and congratulations to the veterans from Glenwood and Cheam Vilalge and the facility's staff who assisted in helping them get to the dinner event. A big round of applause and than you went out to the businesses and individuals who graciously donated all the door prizes for the evening. A great evening dedicated to our veterans through funding from the Legion Poppy Fund. Dave Smith Royal Canadian Legion Agassiz
Government directives causing confusion The public needs to understand the issues concerning the recent Liberal government lockout of teachers. On May 21, Christy Clark’s Administrator, Michael Marchbank, sent a letter to the BCTF outlining the parameters of the lockout, which has
resulted in a 10% teacher pay cut starting May 26. Teachers are directed “not to work during recess or lunch hours" and “not to attend their workplace earlier than 45 minutes before the commencement of their instructional time or later than 45 minutes after their
instructional time�. Then, Clark’s Minister of Education, Peter Fassbender, clarified the government’s intention in the media by saying “If teachers withdraw from participation in extracurricular or volunteer activities, they do so at the encouragement of the union
and by their own choice.� Really? On the one hand, the government is telling teachers they are locked out from being at work; on the other hand, they are telling the public that teachers are free to work (as volunteers whose pay, incidentally, has just been
cut by 10% and who may not be covered by WCB). Clark’s government is sending contradictory messages to parents and teachers, in effect, creating confusion, maligning dedicated teachers, and shifting blame to the BCTF. Premier Clark’s handling
of the lockout is incompetent at best and maliciously manipulative at worst. Unfortunately for all British Columbians, neither are desirable qualities in a government leader. Lynne Marvell President, Fraser-Cascade Teachers’ Association
Range of art displayed The Harrison Art Show’s annual two-day event has completed its eighth year. This show has evolved over the years but one thing remains the same, its popularity. Visitors from various parts of BC and other destinations who attended, gave memorable comments, praising the talents of the artists. This year’s number of participating artists was 40, the most to date. Their talents clearly shone and sparked interest through the use of a wide range of media. Oil, acrylic, watercolour, pointillism, slumped glass, raku, Paverpol, pastel,
jewellery, graphite, books and mixed media were on display. After months of planning, the committed volunteers created the art show’s originality and beauty resulting in a successful event year after year. Visitors are happy to return to enjoy the Harrison Art Show. It was a pleasure to have Josephine (Joey) Ellis from Agassiz as the featured artist / author for this year’s show. Joey is such an inspirational and generous person, sharing her time to promote
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The graduation ceremony for the 2014 graduation class of Agassiz elementary secondary school will be held in the school's gymnasium on Friday, June 6. The event will include the awarding of bursaries and scholarships, as well as speeches from the class valedictorian and
local elected officials. The doors will open at 5 p.m., with the ceremony beginning at 5:30 p.m. As is tradition at the school, following the ceremony, graduates will travel to the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa for a special dinner.
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I hope you have unfolded your outdoor chairs. Mine is a canvas soft chair that molds to my old self, and has a cup holder for my travel mug of coffee or ice tea. It’s comfy for sitting. And sitting matters. I have a poster in my study that I bought many years ago. (My storage room gets called the study because it has a big wooden desk and it houses the bulk of my book shelves … but mostly there are a lot of Rubbermaid bins full of stuff in it.) The poster shows a pile of shar pei puppies (wrinkle dogs) with the line, “Sometimes I sits and thinks and sometimes I just sits”. I bought it at the time for the huge cuteness factor of the puppies, but now whenever I go into my study, I mentally shake my head in agreement. No fear, your local librarian still sits and thinks, but with such a busy world to live in, I do take the liberty of some mental down-
NOTICE OF FILMING Dear Residents of Agassiz, WWP Productions would like to apologize for the ongoing delay of the removal of our façade set on the north side of Pioneer Avenue and the restoration of Pioneer Park while we’ve been waiting for word from our Studio as to whether or not we’d need to return for any additional filming. We sincerely thank you for your ongoing patience with our Production theses past several weeks. We have now been informed that we will need to return for one or two more days of filming to complete our series. Unfortunately, due to actor availability issues, we will not be able to shoot this additional material until the week of June 23rd to 27th. After these days of filming, we will commence the dismantling of our façade on Wednesday, July 2nd. We anticipate that this process will take two weeks and be concluded by Friday, July 11th. We will then begin the restoration of Pioneer Park, which we hope will be completed by approximately July 25th. A follow-up letter outlining the filming in the week of June 23rd to 27th will be delivered to the area once we have more specific details. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please don’t hesitate to contact me at our Burnaby Production Office at 1-604-431-5502. General information about filming in Agassiz is available through the District of Kent Film Office at 604-796-2235. Thank you again for your ongoing cooperation and continued support of our production. Sincerely,
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sizing and there are times I “just sits”. This often leads to reading, and interestingly, I will gravitate to a small book in times like this. That’s small in size, not content. There is a sonnet by William Wordsworth called, “The World Is Too Much With Us” that describes this state of mind – a state common enough to warrant a sonnet, hence (forgive the slide into classic English) the desire to “just sits” and read small books. So what are the small books, you say ... this is a library column, show me the books! To the books, then, good people! Top of the book pile is “Stitches” by Anne Lamott. It is subtitled ‘A Handbook on Meaning, Hope and Repair.” Anne Lamott is an author I adore. Her fiction is full of characters with flaws and less than perfect lives, but something interesting and enlightening always happens amidst the chaos. Her nonfiction, such as “Stitches”, draws from her own life and lessons she has learned the hard way. She too has often experienced times when “the world is too much
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In the Stacks with us” and there is a distinct lack of positive possibilities. In one line that sticks with me, Anne says “Hope inspires the good to reveal itself and though gravity and sadness yank us down, hope gives us a nudge to help one another up.” Thoughts like this are definitely worth a sit and a think. The other small book I am currently enjoying is something completely different. Authored by Steve Martin, (THE Steve Martin of movie and banjo playing fame) it is called “The Ten Make that Nine Habits of Very Organized People. Make that Ten”. This is the title, seriously, there are no typos. Confession I am a complete Steve Martin uber-fan, I have been ever since seeing him in the movie “The
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Jerk” many, many years ago and his film “Parenthood” is a complete classic. I will watch, read and listen to any thing he does. I bought this cute little volume at the Virgin Books Store at the Calgary airport. I love airport book stores, but that is a whole other column. This book is subtitled “The Tweets of Steve Martin”. Oh, Twitter, you and I will never have a relationship because I could never keep what I want to say down to 140 characters! Steve Martin said he started tweeting originally, because he thought it would improve his comedy. My first solitary belly laugh was “Going out today to take pictures of paparazzi.” Funny, right!? And how about this one “7 hour sleep diet worked great. Will power held beautifully.” Steve must have been in diet mode, as this followed along, “Going on 5 Minute Shower Diet followed by 39 Second Tooth Brushing Diet. They say these really work.” And it goes on like that. Clever and silly, short and sweet. It seems to me that laughter and hope, may be the best medicine. Changing directions, here is a heads up and
Annual Report At a special Council meeting on June 26, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs will consider for adoption, the 2013 Annual Report. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Spring, BC. Beginning June 5th copies of the report will be available at the Village Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and on the Village’s website at www.harrisonhotsprings.ca. Submissions and questions from the public will be considered by Council at the June 26, 2014 meeting.
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invitation to celebrate National Aboriginal History Month this June at FVRL! Join us as at Agassiz Library on Tuesday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as we welcome Aboriginal Artist in Residence – Jay Havens. Using local materials, culture, narrative Jay will share the art of visual storytelling as he crafts a large five foot puppet that will take two people to articulate. Jay be working and you are all welcome to watch and Jay is ready for conversation and questions. If you can make it at 11 a.m. we at the Agassiz Library will be offering our greeting to Jay with local drummers and dancers from Sts’ailes School. Before I close, I will tell you I am not one for gossip, but there is a library rumour floating around about worms … worms in the library. I am here to set it straight and say that these are dirt-making, compostconcocting, red-wiggling kind of worms. We had a great time during Earth Day week as Robert from Earthworks in Chilliwack introduced our preschool storytimers to vermicomposting.
art in this community. Her first book, Sir Ratford the Rabbit, was certainly acknowledged and appreciated as were her beautiful paintings purchased by many. Joey, who is a positive and fun teacher of art, continues to make an impact on others where ever she goes. Helen Freeman, author, was present with her signed books, “Girl #85” which is a recommended compelling read of her experiences as a young girl living in a residential school in New Denver, BC. The Harrison Art Show Committee extends their gratitude to all the sponsors for their generosity and support. Congratulation to the following winners: • Muddy Waters / Baskin Robbins – Jean Robson, Ray Fessenden • Harrison Village Gift Shop – Betty Block, Jenny Wolpert • Killer Cove Boat Rentals – Eden Hermandz, Annelie Baer,
Gonzalo Santos • Serenity Now – Tanya Jeyachandra • Josephine Ellis, Artist / Author – Dustin Kfir • Julie Anne’s Art & Custom Framing – Brianna Sorensen • Agassiz / Harrison Printers & Stationers Ltd. – Sherry Couch • Helen Freeman, Author – Elaine Morris • Rose Ross, Artist – Lis Scotson • Old Settler Pub – Carol Hepnar, Deen Aveyard • Little Mountain Greenhouses Garden Centre – Lynda Anderson • Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory – Ava Wussel The Harrison Art Show, 2014, was a success. This event serves as an avenue to bring an awareness of art to the community. Even some of the youngsters who attended were interested and studied the paintings. They are the future artists to one day use their talents to carry this tradition forward. Marg Doman
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Community Corner June 2014
Community Farewell from Foundation
Community Events
’s Appreciation Day - Hell ts at 6 pm Canyon day, June 8 from 10am Sun Lions TV Bingo Thursday nigh ram Airt Gate r bingo cards at The ! Featuring musical on Shaw Cable. Pick up you 5pm. Everyone rides free es. FMI ware oux Hard Source - Chehalis Store & Led
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ncil Artist in visit hellsgateairtram.com The Kent Harrison Arts Cou er. Exhibition in Jonk uk Ano g urin Library’s Aboriginal Artist Residence - Feat al rigin n Agassiz Abo ope l and ona n Nati ptio e Rece brat 30. Residence - Cele runs from June 1 - June on June
4pm. 98 Rockwell Dr., History Month with artist Jay Havens e the art of visual 10 from 10-5. Jay will shar ca fvrl. visit FYI . ling ytel stor s -June 7 & 8 3rd Annual Sasquatch Day - Thursdays Alice Hall. A cultural Agassiz Farm Fresh Market on Harrison Beach and in St. ber 11th in tem Sep till 7 on June salm al ting star ition s, trad from 3-6pm Museum & event including canoe race ison Harr ssizAga or 1 the of -558 call 604-796 the parking lot Ave. eer BBQ & Sasquatch lore. FMI Pion 1 701 tre Cen Visitor Information visit tourismharrison.com Singers nity mu - Sunday, June The Harrison-Kent Com Annual Strawberry Social- 4pm. Featuring Spring Concert - Sunday, June 8 at 2:30pm 1 . 8 at the Yale Historic Site from Hot Springs Community Hall sale, gold panning, in the Harrison sh Isles with Briti the old-fashioned games, bake from s song g e prizes, strawberry Featurin recorder. musical entertainment, raffl eke Thiessen playing the os & more! 31187 guest Jann ed. shortcake, living history dem serv Refreshments Douglas St., Yale.
studio Saturday, June 1, 2 Harrison Hot Springs.
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Gina Reimer (centre of photo) is stepping down as Chair of the Kent Harrison Foundation after serving 11 years as a volunteer and member of the board directors. Her many years of dedicated service will be sadly missed. The Foundation will celebrating 20 years of service to the District of Kent and the Village of Harrison in July 2014. Board members pictured from left to right are George Robertson, Judy Croft, Wendy-Colman Lawley, Gina Reimer, Myronia Smith, Darleane Cunningham, Len Davidiuk.
Men’s rules to living longer Take care of your body and your mind to attain better health Research shows that only 30 per cent of a male’s overall health is determined by his genetics. It follows, then, that most threats to a men’s health should be largely preventable. Yet, among other findings, research shows that men are dying from heart disease at an earlier age, are at a significantly higher risk of dying from liver disease, and have an increased risk of dying from diabetes. If men intend to live a longer, healthier life, avoiding spending their last decade of life in poor health, it is time to make the few lifestyle changes now that can have a big impact on life. Here are 10 tips to add up to ten healthy years to the middle of your life. 1. Drop some pounds, especially belly fat. Being overweight or obese is associated with the development of a multitude of diseases, including cancer, heart disease and diabetes. 2. Eat more fruits and vegetables; reduce salt and sugar. Aim for five to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. To cut down on salt, hide the salt shaker
and eat less packaged foods and restaurant meals. If you give up sugary sodas and save desserts for a special treat, you’ll be surprised at your weight loss over a month. 3. Be more physically active. Thirty minutes of physical activity five times a week is a good target. 4. Quit smoking. It can be hard but there are plenty of resources (including your doctor) to help you quit. 5. Check your blood pressure. High blood pressure can cause strokes, heart attacks, and heart and kidney failure. Men of all ages, even under age 30, can have high blood pressure and many do not know it. 6. Check your cholesterol. Although important to your health, having too much in your diet can lead to clogged arteries, heart attack and stroke. 7. Watch out for diabetes. Adult-onset (Type 2) diabetes is on the rise. The source of many other health problems, diabetes can be prevented with a healthy diet and lifestyle. 8. Drink alcohol in modera-
tion. Too much for most men is more than two drinks a day or 14 per week. 9. Take good care of your mind. Many men overlook mental health as a concern but stress, anxiety, depression and suicide can be particularly prominent among men. 10. Manage your health. That includes getting the necessary tests recommended for your particular age and being open with your doctor or nurse practitioner about any health concerns you may have. Currently, the Agassiz Community Health Centre has available for you, at the Agassiz Public Library, a variety of informational brochures about topics that are specific to men’s health. An excellent resource of online information can be found at the website – AboutMen.ca. And, finally, the health professionals at the local Community Health Centre are always available to provide you with relevant information. – contributed by the Agassiz Community Health Centre with acknowledgement to the Men’s Health Initiative
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The Watercolour Art Show is a collection of work from students of Joey Ellis, who has been working with seniors in
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the area, as well as school children. She taught the seniors in Logan Manor, and the children through a program at the Leisure
The public is invited to take in the Spring Concert of The HarrisonKent Community Singers on Sunday, June 8 at 2:30 p.m. in the Harrison Memorial Hall. The choir will be singing songs
Centre. The show runs from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and refreshments will be served.
from the British Isles (think The Beatles and Petula Clark) and Janneke Thiessen will be their guest playing the recorder. Admission is $10 and children under 10 are admitted free. Refreshments will be served.
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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. 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.
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Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416
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HOUSE CLEANERS/ JANITORS REQUIRED NOW PAY $12 PER HOUR
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Apply Weekdays Between 9AM to 2PM at: 118-713 Columbia St
Needed Immediately! Monday - Friday No graveyards! No travel!
New West 604.522.4900
142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS LEGAL assistant required. Conveyance and/or property development experience preferred but will consider all applicants. Email resume to Jodie@pearcetaylor.com
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JOURNEYMAN Glazier, Lake City Glass in Williams Lake now hiring. Fax resume to: 250-392-5369 or email: sheila@lakecityglass.ca
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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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604-858-8082 or 604-792-1412 Affordable, Professional
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Adult Grass Cutter needed - non professional to cut grass, trim bushes and other yard work. quote flat fee phone 604 796 2482
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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. Australia, New Zealand, and European dairy, crop, sheep, beef farm work available for young adults. Apply now for fall AgriVenture programs. Don’ t Just Visit! Live It! 1888-598-4415 www.agriventure.com BRABY MOTORS SERVICE DEPARTMENT- Salmon Arm has two full time positions-experienced Service Advisor and Tower Operator. Must possess automotive mechanical knowledge, ability to work in fast paced environment. Strong work ethic, organizational skills, ability to multi task a must. Exceptional wage/ benefit package. E-mail resume pat@brabymotors.com or fax 250 832 4545.
CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD
Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street
New West 604.522.4900
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SHIFT SUPERVISOR required for busy lumber re-manufacturing facility. Wage commensurate with experience. Drop off resume to: 8133 Aitken Rd., between 7-3:30
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LABOURERS REQUIRED for busy lumber re-manufacturing facility, must be available for shift work. Wages commensurate with experience. Drop off resume to: 8133 Aitken Rd., between 7-3:30
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
If you are energetic, motivated, hardworking and looking for a great career opportunity, then Burden Propane is what you are looking for. Burden Propane is a progressive, growing company that is dedicated to training and supporting its employees. We are currently looking for a Full Time Office Administrator for our Agassiz office. The successful candidate will be responsible for all office and administrative functions. They will be a resourceful multitasked with strength in organization, communication and efficiencies.
Assets will include experience and knowledge in following areas; • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Bookkeeping and Accounting functions Data entry, filing, customer communications Computers and various software programs such as Excel, Work, Access, Sage 50 Answering phone calls Scheduling and dispatching Preparing Bank Deposits and reconciling accounts Creating and maintaining office procedures and efficiencies Accounts Receivables & Collections Customer statements and Mail outs Maintain customer relations Exhibit excellent communication skills Engage in ongoing training to advance skill sets Inventory tracking & reconciliation
Hourly wage rate will be $22.00 - $27.00 plus benefits Gord’s Maytag Kamloops BC. H.A.C Operations. Requires F/T Service Tech. E: cameron.wilson@gordsmaytag.com.
Please submit resume and cover letter to info@burdenpropane.com No phone calls, thank you! www.burdenpropane.com
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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, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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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
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BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
MOVING & STORAGE
1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607
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PRESSURE WASHING
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865
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2 Purebred blue females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails / dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $750. 604-308-5665
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 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 Collie Doodle Puppies (Collie x Poodle) Born Feb 26. Mom is a Rough Collie (45 lbs) and Dad is a small Standard Poodle (50 lbs). Both have health clearances (eyes, hips, elbows). 2 very curly black females avail. We have bred this litter special to create the perfect family companion (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, always willing to please, happy indoors and outdoors, good with children and animals, low to no shed). These puppies will not need a heavy hand to train. They are sweet, kind and sensitive puppies. They will be very similar in looks and in nature to the Golden Doodle only smaller, calmer and will mature sooner. We are a 4H (agility, obedience, showmanship) family and our dogs are a part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time and commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support and guidance for life. Pups will have shots and deworming. Reduced to $850. 604820-4827
GARAGE SALES
Harrison Mills
Woodridge Strata Annual Garage Sale
HUGE GARAGE SALE
7291 Morrow Road Saturday, June 7 9am to 3pm
1995 School road
Something for everyone DON’T FORGET “ One Man’s Junk is another Man’s Treasure”
PETS
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Harrison Mills Community Hall Saturday, June 7 9am - 3pm
Harrison Hot Spring
Specializing in reasonably priced SMALL BREED puppies. 604300-1450. trugoalpuppies.com
Massive 2 family Yard Sale
443 & 449 Naismith Ave
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 524
UNDER $200
Saturday, June 7 8am to 4pm
For Sale 2 boxes of Lps $200 2 Gold Pocket Watches obo 604-796-0867 call after 4pm
Moving Sale 1170 no.9 Highway Saturday, June 7 9 am - 4pm
Hope to see ya all there!
Queen size Futon bed/sofa excellent condition $125 604-796-0307
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com
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MISC. FOR SALE
KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot
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MISC. FOR SALE
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 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.
Golden Retriever pups, M/F, $700 each. Call (604)997-0024. No Sunday calls.
We Service all Makes
ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems 604-792-8055 / 854-8055
P/B Black lab puppies, 6 F. 4 M. born May 5, ready June 16, vet $750. 604-825-1730/ 604-217-6551 PITTBULL Puppies - Purebred. Born March 7th. Great bloodlines. $850-$1500. Call 604-765-0453. Yorkshire Terrier, P/B, not reg., 3 females left, vet cert. $800. (604)846-7074/846-7139 Chilliwack
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GARAGE SALE
GREENHOUSE LABOURERS
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GARAGE SALES
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
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
PETS
PAVING/SEAL COATING
ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304
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LANDSCAPING MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
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from $499 (Made in BC) Repairs & Service. We extend warranties to all makes. Vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change! 604-792-8055 / 854-8055
FAST AND Reliable Plumbing Repairs, 24/7. Call Parker Dean for your next plumbing job. Present this ad and get $50 off. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Unfiled Tax Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)
VACUUMS
PETS
ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
PERSONAL SERVICES
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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Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
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Investment Opportunity!
Agassiz-2 bedroom apartment. Become a landlord and collect the rent. Or move in and enjoy all Agassiz has to offer; nearby parks, schools, senior’s hall & shopping. Newer appliances. Recently redecorated. Only $67,900 Phone 604-796-2351
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Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to downtown. Available May 1. Call 604-703-3405 HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $595 & $625/month includes utilities. Avail now. Call 604-8196422
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS For Rent - 4 Bedroom Mobile Home $1200/mth 604 796 2264
TRANSPORTATION
PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS
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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
FROM $140,000
Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000
33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888
1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com
~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~
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RENT TO OWN
June 5, 2014
ANSWERS
Sudoku
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
TRUCK CANOPY FOR RANGER or similar. Black no side windows. Good shape - $300: (604)854-4792 or 604-820-8266
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1972 Holidaire Trailer - Hunter Special. 18’ travel trailer, good shape, sleeps 4-6, 2 way fridge, 3pc bath, 3 burner stove, oven. $1500 obo. Call (604)819-0949
845 SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, ST#545, $3,900. 2007 FORD FUSION 4 door auto, loaded, A/cared, ST#321 $6,900 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900. 2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, ST#524 $5,900. 2003 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr, full load, 5 speed STK#588 $6,900. 2003 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr, auto, full load, ST#586 $6,900. 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, ST#424. $10,900. 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. ST#504. $10,900. 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.
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30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666
T. Marlowe Manor
NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, the Fraser Valley Regional District will conduct a Public Hearing with respect to Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1154, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1154].
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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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The purpose of Bylaw 1154, 2014 is to rezone a portion of the lands described as DISTRICT LOT 542 GROUP 1 EXCEPT: PART SHOWN ON HIGHWAY PLAN 67884, NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PID 008779-899 from the Rural (R) zone to the Residential and Recreational Assembly Use (L- 4) zone and to rezone a portion of the lands from the Residential and Recreational Assembly Use (L-4) zone to Rural (R) zone to facilitate a three (3) lot subdivision to accommodate the existing uses on the property. A text amendment to the L-4 zone to reduce the minimum parcel size requirement for subdivision is also proposed to allow for a new parcel to be created along the proposed L-4 zone boundary. No new uses of the lands are proposed. The public hearing on Bylaw 1154 is to be held by a delegate of the FVRD Board. Copies of the Board resolution making the delegation and copies of Bylaw 1154 are available for public inspection until June 11th 2014 at the Fraser Valley Regional District, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday) . For further information, please contact the Planning Department at 604-702-5000, toll free 1-800-528-0061, or by email at planninginfo@fvrd.bc.ca.
Financing Available
At this public hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaws which are the subject of the hearing.
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Written submission may also be submitted to Fraser Valley Regional District in advance of the hearing but must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. June 11th 2014. Written submissions will be entered into the public hearing record.
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2005 Regal 1800, 3.0L Volvo Penta, 47 original hours, like new, never in salt water. incl: aluminum EZE loader trlr, swing away hitch, bikini top, bow & cockpit covers. $14,500.(604)819-8024/793-0385 2006 Four Winns Horizon 183 Fish and Ski, 5.02 Volvo Penta, 53 original hours, never in salt water, incl: matching trlr with swing away hitch, bikini top, Minn Kota trolling motor, fish finder, bow & cockpit cover, $19,900. (604)819-8024/793-0385
Notice to Creditors and Others AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2009 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED V6, 3.5L, 4/dr, 4WD, 5spd, 83K. Pyrite colour, leather int, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a/c, pwr sunroof, heated front seats, rear fold-down seat, push button/smart key. One owner, non-smoker. LOADED! Exc Cond! $20,500. 604-542-5923 or 604-729-8107
Notice is hereby given that creditors and others, having claims against the estate of Peter Bernardus Harmsen, aka Ben Harmsen, aka P.B.Harmsen, formerly of 7435 Morrow Rd, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A2., Deceased, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the executors, Marian Gouwenberg and William Martin, at 67320 Othello rd, Hope, BC, V0X 1L1, on, or before July 30, 2014, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.
Dated this 29th day of May 2014 Paul Gipps Chief Administrative Ofmcer
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