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A drum maker gives an impromptu drumming lesson to a young boy during the 2010 Harrison Festival of the Arts' art market on the beach.

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Promotions for the Harrison Festival of the Arts has gone viral.

For the last several weeks, fans of the beachside event's Facebook site have been getting sneak peeks of this year's musical talent.

Using links to Youtube, festival staff have been able to cobble together a virtual walkthrough of this year's lineup. It's a new way to communicate with festival goers, says organizer Ed Stenson.

Through quickly clicking on the

links on the festival's Facebook site, viewers could virtually walk through the upcoming festival, have a listen, and plan out which shows to attend.

But those links were just a taste of what's to come, Stenson says.

The Harrison Festival Society left the biggest announcements for last, and announced their full line up this Tuesday. They've now updated their website (www.harrisonfestival. com) with all the same videos and complete information about the festival's dates, times and ticket pricing.

The festival runs July 8 to 17 this year, kicking off with Steve Rily and the Mamou Playboys, and closing with James Cotton, a Grammy Award winning blues harmonica legend.

Stenson says he's excited about all the acts. But it's Etran Finatawa (July 14) that he's really jazzed up about.

"It's such a cool form of music, and they're just all decked out," he says.

"It's really something to watch."

Etran Finatawa may not be a well known name here in the Fraser Valley, but they've travelled the

world and their songs are so beloved in their home country of Niger that they're sung by school children.

The band consists of musicians from the Tuareg and WodaabeFulani tribes and was created for the 2004 Festival in the Desert, held near Timbuctou in Mali. They play desert, or nomad, blues, a traditional sound on electric guitars that clearly shows the African origin of today's blues music.

Etran Finatawa's distinct sound is testament to the variety that can be CONTINUED ON A3

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Celebrating a year of seeing clear

For more than 40 years, Frank Turner spent his days helping people see things clearer.

When he finally retired, he spent six months living a life of leisure. He traveled, went visiting, and of course, spent time on the golf course.

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So, he got back to what he knows best. That was a year ago, and Turner says he’s happy to be back working.

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An alleged thief who managed to hitch a ride with a police officer didn't get too far Friday night.

A woman had called RCMP to report a man dressed in dark clothes hitchhiking along Hwy. 1, east of Bridal Falls.

When an officer checked on the man, he asked for a ride to a friend's house in Hope.

For safety reasons, the man's belongings were

first searched, and he had a plastic jar of loose change in his duffel bag.

Minutes later, the police officer learned that a trailer had just been broken into at the Bridal Falls gas station. Among the stolen items was a plastic jar of change.

Police say the 40-yearold Kamloops man was arrested and charges of break and enter and possession of stolen property are pending.

Two arrested for assault

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Workers stand on the first floor of the Lakehill Villas on Lillooet Avenue in Harrison Hot Springs.

The project will add 19 units to the village, directly behind Harrison Memorial Hall.

Two people have been charged following a midday assault in Harrison Hot Springs.

The victim reportedly suffered several injuries, including a concussion, bruises to the face and body, and even a bite on her wrist.

The alleged assault occurred on March 23, just before noon on Lillooet Avenue.

Police confirm that two suspects have been arrested as a result of this incident, and that an investigation is ongoing. A court date has been set, and assault charges have been recommended.

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Nomad music has blues roots FROM A1

found at the Harrison Festival, now in its 33rd year.

Their long embroidered tunics, leather hose, turbans, ostrich feathers and face paint are completely different garb than most festival goers have seen on other African acts.

The rest of the lineup will take festival goers around the rest of the world, with music from Haiti, Hawaii, Ireland, Louisiana and from right here in Canada.

The festival format is the same, with ticketed evening shows in the newly-renovated— and now properly airconditioned — Harrison Memorial Hall.

The evening performers are Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (July 8), Tambura Rasa (July 9), Colin Linden (July 10), Beoga (July 13), Etran Finatawa (July 14), Ti-Coca and Wanga Neges (July 15), HAPA (July 16) and James Cotton's Superharp Band (July 17).

Of course, the festival

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isn't just about music.

The Literary Cafe will be held July 11 and a theatre night, featuring acts chosen from the upcoming UFV Theatre Directors' Festival, is slated for July 12.

Other highlights include an art market, a children's day (July 13), and music on the beach.

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Stenson says the collaboration, called New Directions, includes Leela Gilday, Kinnie Starr, Diyet, Diga and Cris Derksen.

That ties in with the

art exhibit at the Ranger Station during July – The Beating Heart: Spirit of Sts'ailes.

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Victims in limbo: a waiting game Battered by their abusers, they now face defeat by court delays Jeff NAGEL BLACK PRESS

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face enormous pressure from her husband’s family not to shame their son.

But months later, after numerous court adjournments, frustration and tears – but no trial – she gave up.

She went back to her abusive spouse.

Sad stories such as this are becoming more common in B.C.’s congested justice system.

Spousal assault cases are high priority and aren’t at risk of being thrown out due to excessive delays like many impaired driving cases and some other criminal prosecutions.

But advocates say the time to get to trial is getting longer.

And the wait can spawn tragic consequences.

“When it’s delayed for a long time, normally we lose our victims,” Surrey Women’s Centre program manager Maryan Majedi said.

“They go back to their husbands. They get repeatedly assaulted. It’s like a revolving door.”

Domestic abuse cases are supposed to move through the courts within three months.

But in Surrey and some other B.C. centres, that time period often stretches to four

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or six months.

And Majedi notes that’s after time has elapsed for the police to investigate and prosecutors to approve and lay charges – often bringing the wait for a trial to a year following the assault.

Court delays are particularly difficult for South Asian women, said Manbeen Saini, a communitybased victim services worker in Surrey.

“The family is wanting her to drop charges, not even understanding that she can’t do that,” Saini said, explaining that prosecutors decide to pursue legal action.

“The longer it stays in the court system, the more pressure she’s going to get.”

And when battered women give up on the courts, Saini said, it’s usually forever.

“They say they’re never going to the police again,” she said. “I hear it all the time.

“So what message are we sending out?

What justice is this?”

JUSTICE

D E I N DE A Black Press special series investigating the congestion and delays in B.C.’s legal system.

QQQ Longer delays for all sorts of court proceedings are the result of cuts in the number of provincial court judges in B.C., coupled with shortages of sheriffs, clerks and other support staff.

Samiran Lakshman, president of the B.C

Crown Counsel Association, calls the situation a “deliberate” and “systematic” stripping of the critical resources the justice system needs to function – a policy that increasingly exacts a human toll.

Prosecutors worry not just that abused women will go back to violent partners, but also that memories of sexually abused children will fade, their testimony will be less persuasive, and offenders will go free.

Families are also waiting longer for the courts to decide matters such as which parent will have custody of the children, finalizing divorces and setting child support payments.

“It’s heartbreaking for the parents of children in foster care,” said Kamloops family lawyer Brenda Muliner.

She represents a couple in Nelson fighting to regain custody of their children who were apprehended by child protection workers in 2007.

It took a year and a half to get a date for trial to decide permanent custody – September 2011 – by which time the kids will have been in government custody for four years.

“It’s staggering,” Muliner said.

“And it’s going to get worse.”

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Time is running out on this year’s bursary deadline!

3 - $500 bursaries are available for HHS, Agassiz & Harrison Mills 2011 graduating students.

The awards are the McCombs family, Mayor Don Ramsay & the Pretty family bursaries.

Letters of application for bursaries must be received by the Kent Harrison Foundation by May 15th, 2011.

More details can be found on our website www.kentharrisonfoundation.com or contact Robin 604-796-3695 Mail letters to PO Box 618, Agassiz, B.C. V0M 1A0

Thursday, April 7, 2011

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Shelter for Japanese victims Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Britco says it can help with the reconstruction of tsunami-ravaged northeastern Japan.

The Langley-based manufacturer of modular homes has previous experience in disaster relief housing, having built hundreds of replacement homes for victims of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami that rolled through Indonesia, killing thousands and leaving hundreds of thousands without homes.

Britco executive vice-president Chris Gardner says in 10 months, the company was able to design, fabricate and ship 500 wood-framed homes to three villages in Indonesia where they were quickly assembled by local people trained in B.C. The earthquake-resistant four-room 600-square-foot houses were designed for local conditions, with wood treated to resist termites, stilts that elevated them a metre above ground and extra-large decks.

The Indonesian houses were built in collaboration with Save the Children USA. Gardner said the company has contacted both the federal and provincial governments about involvement in a Canadian assistance effort for Japan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would be able to respond,â&#x20AC;? Gardner said.

He envisages providing accommodations for rescue and relief personnel to begin with, then housing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we would probably be building something

different [than the Indonesian housing]â&#x20AC;? Gardner told The Langley Times.

The climate in northeastern Japan is closer to B.C. than Indonesiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s which means the company would be building more conventional designs, Gardner expects.

Britco is the largest manufacturer of modular buildings in the Pacific Northwest with 250,000 square feet of production facilities in Agassiz and Penticton.

-Black Press (Langley Times)

Delays can mean life or death From A4

Mary Ellen TurpelLafond, B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Representative for Children and Youth, is also concerned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These delays are really tarnishing the reputation of our justice system for British Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s families,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Child protection workers from the B.C. Ministry of Children and Family Development can knock on a door and remove children from a home based on evidence that is often disputed.

That power exists, Turpel-Lafond said, on the understanding parents have a speedy right to challenge the removal, with the courts either upholding it and issuing a temporary custody order or else returning wrongfully apprehended children.

Child protection applications are supposed to be heard within three months.

But Turpel-Lafond said the average wait in B.C. is more than four months and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aware of waits of eight months and longer at courts in Surrey, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Prince George and parts of Vancouver Island.

New hearings in those areas are being scheduled in 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and those are in bestcase scenarios where parents quickly obtain legal aid, another major trouble spot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dealing with a system that makes a mockery of that timeline,â&#x20AC;? Turpel-Lafond said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Childhood is short.

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Nov. 22, 2009 when he years since charges were Families sometimes was mowed down by a laid â&#x20AC;&#x201C; deep in the danger give up and move on, drunk driver. zone where judges can she said, and the child The 23-year-old Cold- be compelled to agree falls perstream, B.C. the wait has violated the m a n e nt l y r e s i d e n t rights of the accused. into the â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are desperate,â&#x20AC;? was procustody n o u n c e d Mike Heenan said. of governThey have appealed dead just ment. over an directly to B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney In custoGeneral to proceed by dihour later. dy battles T h e rect indictment, eliminatbetween driver was ing the need for a prelimiparents, c h a r g e d nary inquiry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an unusual Tu r p e l last August step that would normally Lafond with im- have to be initiated by said, depaired driv- Crown prosecutors. lays mean So far, the accused ing causing HEENAN child view death and 49-year-old West Kelowreports causing an na man has spent one day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which accident re- in jail and had a 90-day guide the court on sulting in death. driving suspension. how much time kids â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our dead son is relMatthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents, want to spend with Mike and Jo Heenan, have egated to a number in each parent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are of- now been told a prelimi- the system,â&#x20AC;? Heenan said, ten a year out of date nary inquiry wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hap- adding Matthew worked when the hearing gets pen until March of 2012. at Kal Tire and was about to court, by which Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fearful the case to retrain as an autobody time childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes against their sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accused technician. may have changed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every day this person killer will be thrown out The need for speed on grounds of the unrea- goes without trial is an afmay be just as important when youths are charged with crimes.

Consequences of actions simply arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as meaningful for young people if it takes a year or longer to get to trial, she said, calling the youth criminal justice system â&#x20AC;&#x153;remarkably backlogged.â&#x20AC;?

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Where is the justice?

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t’s easy to tune out unending rhetoric from politicians during an election.

Especially when it’s so difficult to put one’s finger on why Canadians are going to the polls again after just two-and-a-half years.

But tuning in could be the most important thing you’ll do this month.

Canadians go to the polls May 2 to elect 308 MPs — and a party whose leader will become prime minister.

Whether you’re political or deeply non-partisan, it’s vital we all practise an important Canadian right: democracy.

Many soldiers died in the last century for the right that so many of us take for granted. Many more will selflessly do the same.

In the Middle East there’s unrest among people who yearn for the same principles those Canadians fought for. In Libya, a population has become fed up with dictatorial rule, launching an all-out-offensive on a leader who doesn’t believe in democracy or a free vote.

Before that, the people of Egypt launched an unprecedented and nonviolent demonstration for democracy. Egyptians are now happily dipping their thumbs into ink after casting ballots for a new government.

In Canada, we’re entering one month of political campaigning for a new government.

Yesterday, Conservative leader Stephen Harper was calling for an end to party subsidies. NDP leader Jack Layton pledged to help hire more doctors and nurses. Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff offered $1 billion to help care for sick family members. This, while Green Party leader Elizabeth May fought to get in on TV debates.

We know some promises won’t be kept, and for that, it’s easy to be cynical.

But all of us have a civic duty to pay attention to this election, and more importantly, to learn about local candidates. Our federal politicians should be more than simple riding representatives — they should be advocates for us, our rights and democracy.

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NDP aims to bring back the ’90s B.C. VIEWS

Tom Fletcher It’s the most shopworn cliché of the B.C. Liberal government, one that for years has induced eye-rolling in the legislature press gallery.

The dark decade, the dismal decade, the decade of destruction, cabinet ministers have chanted since 2001. The 1990s, when investment, jobs and people packed up and headed for the B.C. border in response to the NDP governments of Mike Harcourt and Glen Clark.

As the NDP leadership candidates near the end of their marathon run of debates around the province, the front-runners are fighting hard to turn that conventional wisdom around.

Vancouver-Kingsway MLA Adrian Dix makes a statistical

case with his usual intensity: B.C.’s economic growth averaged around three per cent per year during the 1990s, and only two per cent during the supposedly prosperous decade of Gordon Campbell.

This mainly demonstrates what former premier Bill Bennett observed: B.C. is a small resource economy whose prosperity is largely at the mercy of world markets.

Those northeast coal mines that Bennett’s government nurtured are up and running again, with new ones held back only by a lack of port capacity.

All a B.C. government can do is create conditions that help or hinder economic growth. And there is little doubt that NDP governments of the 1990s hindered it, with taxes that caused miners to flee, choking forest regulations to appease urban environmentalists, and infantile tantrums aimed at both the Canadian and U.S. governments.

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Dix’s Vancouver Island rival John Horgan also wants to take back the 1990s. He claims a list of NDP accomplishments: the Agricultural Land Reserve, B.C. Transit, the Columbia Basin Trust, the B.C. Ambulance Service.

Alas, B.C. Transit is more properly attributed to B.C.’s greatestever socialist, W.A.C. Bennett. The

“But the important question for B.C. voters today is, what would the next NDP government do? ” ALR and ambulance service were hurried projects of the Dave Barrett regime of the early 1970s, and the ambulance service stands today as a symbol of the hazards of unionized government monopolies.

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The Columbia Basin Trust was a Harcourt-era accomplishment, and it’s a worthwhile effort to share the benefits of the dams on the Columbia River with the region.

But the important question for B.C. voters today is, what would the next NDP government do? Would there be a Peace Basin Trust along with the Site C dam? Not that I’ve heard of.

Today’s NDP has no coherent energy policy, just pandering to knee-jerk opposition to Site C, recanted opposition to the carbon tax and some neo-Marxist claptrap that all power projects are evil unless they’re shackled to a unionized government monopoly.

The NDP candidates’ recent health care debate featured promises to roll back the contracted-out health care support jobs, reconstructing the small portion of the unionized health monopoly broken up by the Campbell government.

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NDP front-runner Mike Farnworth also scorned the “rethermed” hospital food that is part of the desperate effort to rein in health care costs. Candidates mused about bringing in fresh local food for hospital patients, which sounds nice but can only add costs.

The health care crisis is bad and getting worse. If all the NDP can do is whine about “Tim Hortons medicine” and wave an organic carrot, I suspect Tommy Douglas wouldn’t be impressed.

As this column noted in January, the B.C. NDP constitution remains explicitly opposed to profit and explicitly in favour of a statecontrolled command economy.

Harcourt and Carole James both tried to ease the party out of that rut, as Tony Blair did with the UK Labour Party.

Both were dumped. Now the NDP strains to look ahead, but sees only the past.

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Mailbag

Catch up to Europe on smart homes

Dear Editor, Re: Going Gaga over smart meters (B.C. Views, March 17).

What’s the point of having a smart meter without having an automated system that knows which appliances and systems can be safely turned on and off automatically to ensure that the power consumption of a home is kept to an optimal level, depending on time-of-use rates?

In countries that have long used these rates you pay more at the very time when all average homeowners prepare meals, take showers, watch TV, use the internet etc.

With an automated system one could still prepare meal at the most convenient times. However the system would

automatically lower the heating temporarily (not a problem if one has a super-insulated home) and shut off the washer, dryer, dishwasher etc.

Automated home systems aren’t science fiction.

They have been used for years in many European homes.

Some are quite simple and only monitor and operate appliances and the heating system, while others are more complex: automatically opening and closing shutters depending on the time of the day or climatic conditions, and turning lights on and off according to preplanned scripts based on the users lifestyle.

EDF, the French hydro provider, has various rate plans.

One of them divides the year in blue, white and red days, each with its own peak and offpeak rates.

Only an automated system can keep track of all that.

The European Community requires that homes will soon have to use a maximum of 50 kw/m2 per year, with net-zero energy and passive homes being the goal not that far away.

Already real estate ads in many countries must provide an energy consumption rating and a greenhouse gas rating (sellers must provide a handful of audits and utilities bill.)

So EDF and other energy providers have been helping homeowners to audit their homes, find what renovations

Help is available.

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‘Impressive’ work on the Miami River Dear Editor, On behalf of the Miami River Streamkeepers, I would like to thank the many volunteers who came out on Thursday March 24 to help plant the 300-block of the Miami River.

Riparian restoration improves the habitat for all users – birds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, beneficial insects, fish, and people.

The project is part of the “Miami Creek Water Quality Improvement and Environmental Damages Restoration Initiative,” funded jointly by Environment Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund and the Village of Harrison Hot Springs.

The Miami River Stream Keepers contribute in kind support.

This project focuses on the Miami River from Hot Springs Road to McCombes Road.

A representative from the Environmental Damages Fund viewed the project site on March 29.

She told representatives of the MRSk that the number of native shrubs and trees planted was impressive. Well done, folks!

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Dear Editor, The Agassiz Harrison Dart League season is winding down and there are only two league evenings of play left. The final tournament and banquet take place on April 23.

Our league would like to congratulate four of our local Elks dart players for qualifying at the Provincial level.

They will now go to Yellowknife to play at Nationals in May. Any sponsorship from our local businesses would be greatly appreciated. Our members who qualified are Eileen Kramer, Marlene Roming, Donna Henry and Stacey Coe. For more information on our Dart League or on how to help sponsor us, please contact the Elks by phoning Jack at 604-796-9661.

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The homeowners get help to apply to various grants and low-interest loans given by various levels of government and also to apply for income tax rebates for various building materials, appliances and fixtures.

Already appliances made outside North American have long been energy misers compared to ours.

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The Fraser-Cascade school district is looking for public input on the future of education.

Parents, students, educators, businesses and local politicians are invited to share their ideas as part of the district’s Learning for Tomorrow community forums.

“Right now school districts across the province are engaged in a process to create a new vision for learning in the 21st Century,” said superintendent of schools Dr. Karen Nelson.

“As such, School District No. 78 is hoping to consult with as many community partners and stakeholders as possible to help create our own, local response to how we will best serve learners of all ages now and into the future.”

She said the goal is to find new ways of delivering the curriculum in an environment that is increasingly integrated with technology.

Nelson is currently meeting with several student focus groups to get feedback on their school experience.

The district has also developed an online student survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/RCNMS6W, open to students in Grades 6 through 12.

The first forum will take place at Hope Secondary School from 4:306:30 p.m. Others will be held April 28 at Agassiz Elementary-Secondary School, and May 5 at Boston Bar Elementary-Secondary School.

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Black, Red in Friendship final Hope tournament mixes it up in “unique” format

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Goalies.

Every hockey team needs at least one — and the 22nd-annual Hope Friendship Hockey Tournament could have used a few more.

“We had six teams of 12 skaters and we were on the bubble for eight teams but we didn’t have enough goaltenders,” said George Johnston, a player for the secondplace Team Green and a long-time supporter of the home-grown event.

“I’ve got to hand it to Todd Hadway and his staff, though. It was a very good tournament,” added Johnston.

“I came into the arena on Saturday morning to look at the tournament standings and there were four teams that had ties in their first game and the other game was a narrow win.

One team ended up being a little left behind, but the other five were very competitive.”

Players enter as individuals and get assigned to a team, based on their age and skill level – making the Hope tournament fairly unique.

Players often don’t know which players they’re playing with until the tournament starts.

Ages ranged from the minimum 16 years and on up to 59, while skills ranged from total rookies to former pros. Recreation staff reported that approximately 60 per cent of players were from Hope, with others coming from Nanaimo, Alberta, Maple Ridge and Lillooet. Most of the visitors were from Mission, Surrey, Chilliwack and Agassiz.

Many out-of-towners were former Hope residents, returning to visit friends and family — but there were lots of first-timers as well that had heard of the unique tournament through friends or family, said recreation staff. For a handful of the players it

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was their very first opportunity to play in an organized event.

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Leukemia is a cancer that starts in the stem cells of the bone marrow. Leukemia develops when the blood stem cells produce abnormal blood cells. Over time, the leukemia cells crowd out normal blood cells, making it hard for the white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets to do their jobs.

Leiomyosarcoma is a cancer of smooth muscle cells. Smooth muscle cells make up the involuntary muscles, which are found in most parts of the body: in uterus, stomach and intestines, walls of all blood vessels, skin [the muscles that give you ‘goose bumps’].

Breast cancer starts in breast tissue cells, which extend beyond the actual breasts, from the armpits across to the breastbone in the middle of the chest and up to the collarbone.

The breasts sit on the chest muscles that cover the ribs. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death by cancer in women.

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Penitentiary work camp begins 50 Years Ago, 1961 T Frank de Zwaanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedding plants were almost ready for sale. He had built a greenhouse and cold frame, with space for several hundred flats to start tomatoes, cabbages, cauliflower, asters, zinnias, alyssum, African violets, primroses, English daisies, and geraniums. All were started from seed. In those days, the numerous plant nurseries we have now were rare.

T Work had begun on the new penitentiary work camp

at Experimental Farm #2 on an island in a branch of Maria Slough. Plans were for the first prisoners to erect prefabricated buildings for dormitories.

They were to be built at the main penitentiary and shipped to the site.

T Fraser Valley Frosted Foods set up a pea vining station consisting of half a dozen viners, conveyors and other equipment for harvesting the pea crop.

The company had contracted about 200 acres of peas at Sea-

bird Island.

T In the Harrison Hot Springs News Jottings, local girl Bonnie (Pickard) and her new husband Don Breckenridge had returned from their honeymoon for a visit with her parents at Harrison before leaving to make their home at Squamish.

T Sixty-seven men attended a fellowship supper in the All Saints Anglican Church Hall.

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This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lone female was 17-year-old Dayna Dew of Lillooet.

Goalies ranged in age from 16-year-old Spencer McColl of Agassiz of Team Burgundy, to veteran 56-year-old Dale Jonah of Mission on Team Red. Jonah has been there from the beginning, said Johston, who was one of the tournamentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founding fathers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was Bob Cameron senior, Dave Fossum, myself, Pat McInnes, Eddie Henderson and Vic Monette... how many is that? Six? There was a seventh member.... Give me ten minutes and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll call you back.â&#x20AC;?

Twenty minutes later: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It took me a little longer, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cause I ended up catching up with a few of the guys,â&#x20AC;? said Johnston. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pat remembered that it was Ken Bergstrom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started the first year with six teams and it got as high as 10 one year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but after three or four years, most of the committee started dropping out and it was down to Pat and me to organize it. We ended up handing it over to the arena

to organize. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We even used to have skills competitions,â&#x20AC;? recalled Johnston, a retired RCMP corporal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have fastest skater, best penalty shot shooter and goalie and hardest shot.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d bring down a radar gun from the police station and clock the shots. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Players would pay 10 dollars to take part and the winners would get 30, 40 or even 50 bucks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and bragging rights. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It could still be done,â&#x20AC;? added Johnston. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But people would have to volunteer to help run it.â&#x20AC;?

The championship game on Sunday afternoon was between Team Black and Team Green, which both had a 3-0-and-1 record after the prelims.

The teams had tied each other in the opening game of the tournament and they continued the rivalry in the final. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a great game to play in,â&#x20AC;? said Johnston. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lots of end-to-end action.â&#x20AC;?

Green got the first two goals before Black tied it up late in the first period.

Still tied 2-2 with six minutes to

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go, Green took a holding penalty and Black got the go-ahead goal and held on.

Team Black members included: Robert Gannon, Geoff Lundgren, Byron Cadano, Nate Alcos, Trevor Beveridge, Aaron Saito, Lance Nicholson, Dominic Hope, Chris Csoka, Jordan Romano, Ferd Alcos, Dave Fossum and goal tender Mike Monette.

Team Green: Corey Bergen, Colin Grout, Brad Bone, Tom Sohier, Manny Bhungal, Lane Laseur, Brock Bergen, Josh Taylor, Mike Younie, Chris Hannon, Mark Petryk, George Johnston and goal tender Nick Webb.

As of Thursday, the ice will be melted out of the arena for the summer.

Work is underway on the 1.6 million-dollar addition on the back end of the arena, that will house three dressing rooms and a large meeting and program area.

Recreation centre manager, Milly Marshall, commended Emil Anderson Maintenance for their generous donation of manpower and machinery for the excavation of the area.

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The Bigfoot Toastmasters held a speech contest recently and the winners were (right to left) John Lakusta (first place), Arnold Caruk (second) and Rick Walker (third). The men represent Toastmasters from Chilliwack to Hope. Bigfoot Toastmasters meet every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Agassiz Christian Reformed Church.

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You might wonder what actually happens at the three venues and I am happy to let you know: The two days of workshops will take place at the HHS Resort Hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St. Alice Hall, and the final Gala Concert at the First Avenue Christian Assembly Hall in Chilliwack. Most of the hospitality events, such as the Welcome Party, the lunches and a farewell breakfast will take place at our newly renovated Memorial Hall.

How lucky could we get!

One item our hospitality team does not need to worry about is preparing and serving food. This part of hospitality has been taken on by Loriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catering and I am sure they will do a good job, as usual. They always go the extra mile to make sure there is good food and plenty of it! With all of this in place, I think I can spend next week going over the songs again!

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You could win 2 tickets (valued at $70) simply by entering your name in the draw!

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Show at Ranger Station celebrates Arts and Culture Week Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Artists from here to Boston Bar have come together for this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s featured show at the Ranger Station Art Gallery.

At least 100 pieces are lining the walls and sitting on display at the lakeside venue.

And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a collection that many families here wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss.

Each piece was made by a student from School District 78, from Harrison Hot Springs all the way to Boston Bar. They are on display now, and the public is invited to visit the gallery and vote for their favourites.

Kent elementary teacher Trish Fushtey says they run the gamut â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from paintings, drawings and pastels, to sculptural items made of paper and plasticine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real range,â&#x20AC;? she says.

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ties, she says. The youngest artists included are in kindergarten, and the show was open to students up to Grade 12.

The show helps to celebrate Arts and Culture Week, which runs April 10 to 16 this year.

A similar show was held at the Ranger Station last year.

Votes will be tallied in time for an artists reception on Sunday, April 17 (2 p.m. to 4 p.m.), where the winners will be announced. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The art is all up now,â&#x20AC;? Fushtey says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids are always really happy to see their art up. I think they really get a thrill out of seeing their stuff on the walls.â&#x20AC;?

The show is an initiative of the Kent-Harrison Arts Council, which Fushtey is involved in, and the Fraser-Cascade School District.

The Ranger Station is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s located at 98 Rockwell Drive in Harrison Hot Springs.

Young Canadian author in Agassiz Adam Lewis Schroeder to read from latest book at local library Adam Lewis Schroeder, touted as one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best young authors, will be touring Fraser Valley Regional Libraries this month, reading from his new book In the Fabled East.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be stopping in at the Agassiz branch on April 19 at 7 p.m.

Chosen by Amazon.ca as one of the best books of 2010, Schroeder transports you back to the splendors of Paris and French Indochina in the early 1900s.

Both historical adventure and love story are evident in this richly interwoven fable.

Schroeder has traveled widely and published stories in more than a dozen journals and anthologies.

His first novel Empress of Asia was a finalist

COMMUNITY CORNER APRIL 2011 Ag assiz â?&#x2013; Harr ison

The Annual General Meeting of the Agassiz-Harrison Historical Society

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 2 pm at the Museum tel: 604-796-3545

for the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize and was selected by the Globe and Mail as one of the books of the year.

He currently lives in the Penticton and is a columnist for CBC Radio One as well as a creative writing instructor at UBC Okanagan.

For more information or to register for a reading, call or visit one of the host libraries.

The events are free to take part in, but registration is required by phoning the library.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be at the Chilliwack library on Monday, April 18 at 2 p.m., Mission on April 19 at 2 p.m., Agassiz on April 19 at 7 p.m. and Hope on April 20 at 7 p.m.

For more information, phone the Agassiz Library at 604-796-9510.

LOCAL EVENTS EASY GARDENING with ARTHRITIS: FREE Event! Wednesday, April 13 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall, 6800 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz. To Register Please Call 604.796.8891 Dinner Theatre Fri., April 8 (Salmon EntrĂŠe) & Sat., April 9 (Pork EntrĂŠe) Three Short Comedies Doors Open at 6p.m. Presented by: Agassiz-Rosedale United Churches At the Legion Hall, 1846 #9 Hwy. Agassiz Tickets $25 Info: 604-796-2680 GIANT GARAGE SALE AND BAKE SALE St. Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church 7237 Morrow Road, Agassiz Saturday, April 9th, 2011 - 8 am to 4 pm Golf Playdown for BC Seniors Games. Held in Hope May 13.

Contact Valerie 604-796-9313 to pre- register Drum Talk has returned to the Memorial Hall. FMI email Del: f.d.gornall@shaw.ca

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Agassiz Monday Painters est.1961. Meet every Monday from 11am3pm at Agassiz United Church. FMI call Linda 604-794-5554 Better Beginnings: Pre/post natal education, nutrition and support.

Lunch & childcare provided. Tues. 10:30am to 12:30pm. 7272 Morrow Road. FMI call Louisa at 604-796-0313 Bingo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; TUESDAYS Hosted by Agassiz Agricultural & Horticultural A Assocation, Doors open at 5pm. Agricultural Pavilion. Agassiz. 6047 796-9075 B Bingo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; THURSDAYS Hosted by Agassiz/Harrison Lions Club. Doors oopen at 5pm. Agricultural Pavilion, Agassiz. 604-796-9075 CCouncil of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group ddevoted to improving â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Quality of Lifeâ&#x20AC;? for all seniors. FMI call Ernie B Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca

Divorce Care Program presented by Mountainview Community Church. h.

FMI call Guy at 796-0244 or email agassizdivorcecare@hotmail.com Green Legacy Society, concerned about the environment? New members welcome. FMI call Alice 604-796-9044 Harrison Community Social Club Drop-in every Thurs at Harrison Hot Springs Gospel Chapel, 10 am: cards, darts, games & coffee; 2:30 pm line dancing. Contact Jacquie 604-796-3105 or Suzanne 604-796-1269 Harrison Hikers Group offers 4 levels of hikes every Wed(easy, light, moderate, strenuous) FMI call Ruth Altendorf 604-796-2084 Friendship House Nickel Bingo on Monday at 1 pm, Tuesday Bridge at 12:30 pm, Cribbage at 1 pm, Sit and Be Fit 10:30 am Monday and Friday, Drop-in Floor Curling 7 pm Thursday

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Drivers Wanted: Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!!

Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation & benefits pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

Local Owner Operators required immediately.

New contracts acquired. Well established container transport company req. 10 o/ops with t/a tractors for local port deliveries.

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FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 F/T LANDSCAPING ASSISTANT required for busy company, must have reliable transportation.

Call 604-796-3042 Or fax resume to: 604-796-3012

General Greenhouse Cutflower Work Available Start wage $9/hr. Starting times are: 7am weekdays until finish, 6am Saturdays until finish. Hours range between 30-55 hours/week depending on production. Schedule rotation on Saturdays is a must. Part time as in specific full days will be considered.

Please fax resume to: 604-795-5095 LEMARE LAKE Logging Ltd., is accepting resumes for Off-Highway logging truck drivers. Experience is a must. Email: office@lemare.ca or fax 250-956-4888.

MACHINIST REQUIRED for busy Coastal Logging company on Northern Vancouver Island. At least 4 years experience required. Above industry average (wages), plus excellent benefit program. Fax or email resume to: 250-956-4888 or office@lemare.ca.

MAINTENANCE/ HOUSEKEEPING POSITION Couple needed for full time maintenance, and part time housekeeping for Rosedale Campground/Motel. Accommodations onsite available to be negotiated with pay.

Please email resume to acctsmgr@telus.net.

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459

The Old Settler Liquor Store in Harrison is currently seeking an energetic, well-organized friendly person to fill a part time position. fax resumes to 604-796-1034 TIMBER! LEMARE is accepting resumes of certified coastal contract fallers. Minimum 5 years coastal experience. Must be able to assess and control hazards while maintaining production. Please email resume to office@lemare.ca. or fax 250-956-4888.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Full and part time positions open for seasonal employment April through October. Crazy hours, hard work, lots of laughs, minimum wage to start. Preference given to those with experience. Food Safe and Serve It Right. Being a self starter and having a great personality are definately assets we are looking for. Bring your resume to MUDDY WATERS ESPRESSO BAR AND CAFE on Esplanade Avenue in Harrison.

April & May Special: COMBO BUY: Buy a 2x3 ad in both Agassiz and Chilliwack for only $90

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

CHAMCO INDUSTRIES has an immediate opening for a Service Coordinator in its Surrey office. This individual will be the central point of contact for service inquires, support the administrative duties in the department, and assist in the internal coordination of technicians. Experience in administrative duties and a technical / mechanical aptitude are requirements for this position. For further details of this posting, refer to www.chamco.com. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Cisco Certification (CCNA/CCNP/ CCIE) training by a CCIE-flexible schedule, 1:1, low cost. 604-4680551/ www.hd3networks.com

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment.

Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

COPYRIGHT

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

BIRTHDAY

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

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HELP WANTED

ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed now! Large & Small Firms Seeking Certified A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available. 1-888-424-9417 DAYTIME CLEANER req’d in Agassiz area. Mon-Fri. Must be fluent in English. Must be bondable. 604596-7810 or 778-895-9027

LEGAL PUBLIC / LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Gary:August:Ernest-Senft has filed an Affidavit of Obligation with Tug Boat Junction Adventure Park Inc. 750 Hot Springs Rd. Harrison Hot Springs BC, V0M-1K0 Information may be requested at c/o 4001 Strathmore Mews, Vancouver BC, V6Z-3A9 or Fax 604-858-6969

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

157

SALES - INSIDE TELEMARKETING

Centra Windows, a well established, employee owned company looking for a people person for outbound calling, homeshows and other direct marketing activities in our Langley location. Some sales or marketing experience an asset.

Must be computer literate. Will train right person. Great working environment, first class facility and opportunity for advancement. $12 per hour plus commission. Email to: careers@centra.ca for further information Resumes can be faxed to 604-882-3909 http://www.centra.ca

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PERSONAL SERVICES 180

Agassiz Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time VOA for our busy small animal practice. Experience preferred but will consider new graduate. Modern facilities, excellent clientele, salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume to agassizvet@telus.net

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Busy truck body manufacturer/equip. installer requires exp. fabricator/truck equipment rig-out specialists. Competitive wages & benefits. PTO, hydraulic, & electrical exp. necessary. Dayshift. Email: dawn@fortfabrication.com CERTIFIED MACHINISTS & WELDERS required for established Fabricating shop in Vanderhoof, BC. Permanent, Full time, Competitive wages.

Vanderhoof Machine Works Ltd., Box 1216, Vanderhoof, BC. V0J 3A0 Fax: 250567-2382 email: vmwltd@telus.net

PLUMBING & HEATING FOREMAN

Well established Lower Mainland Mechanical Contractor req. a Plumbing and Heating Foreman for all aspects of Commercial Institutional Mechanical work.

Applicants to have a MINIMUM 5 years exp. Team Environment.

Long Term Opportunity.

Competitive Wages, Profit Sharing & Excellent Benefits.

Wage Commensurate w/ Exp. Fax Resume: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: info@dualmechanical.com SALMON ARM Honda Powerhouse immediately requires a Licensed Motorcycle Technician and an experienced Motorcycle Parts and Service Advisor. Renumeration will be based on qualifications.

Apply by Fax 250-832-6138 Attn.

Lei-Anne Or by email to

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

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SOUTH ROCK LTD. is hiring Milling Personnel, Paving Personnel (Pavers, Rollers, Packers), General Labourers (Screed, Raker, Flag), Heavy Duty Mechanic. Experience with asphalt preferred. Valid drivers licence required; careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

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APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline April 29, 2011. More information: w w w . b c c o m m u n i t y news.com/files/scholarships BANNISTER GM in Edson, Alberta requires Journeyman Automotive Technicians. We offer Veteran Managers and Supervisors in a family owned operation. Signing bonuses, moving allowances, and top pay come with the right applicant. Apply in confidence to dean@bannisteredson.com.

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

ED’S LAWN & GARDEN CARE RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & STRATA MAINTENANCE Licensed Professional, Fully insured, Landscape I.P.M Certification, WorksafeBC covered.

Quality commercial equipment to achieve the best results.

Visit our website at

www.edslawnandgardencare.com

604-796-1213 or 604-845-5982 knoke trucking

FINANCIAL SERVICES

$500 LOAN, NO CREDIT REFUSED. Fast, Easy and Secure. 1877-1660 www.moneyprovider.com AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free.

For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors.

Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

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Get Mortgage Money Fast!

Quick, Easy, Confidential No credit or income required 1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgages

Call 604-328-6409

A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

Origin Home Financial Partners Matt Sadler - www.mattsadler.ca

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hrs. 7dys/wk. 1-855-240-5362

CLEANING SERVICES

MAGIC WAND Will Clean Your House/Office to “Sparkle” Equipped supplied, bonded. (not Sardis) Cell 604-316-7560

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ELECTRICAL

J.H. ELECTRICAL. Licence #7474.

New installations, repairs, service.

No job too small. Jim 604-798-5742

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HANDYPERSONS

A HELPFUL HANDYMAN Ltd. 778-808-7442. What can we do for you? Bonded and Insured! www.ahelpfulhandyman.com

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604798-8480. Homesense@shaw.ca

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

JUNK REMOVAL EARTH FRIENDLY RECYCLE-IT!

604.587.5865 www.recycle-it-now.com

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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PETS 456

HAY 1st 2nd, 3rd & 4th cuts, between 7000-8000 bales, from dairy farm, Agassiz. $4.50-$7.50/bale.

(604)796-2886 (604)793-3992

REGISTER TONIGHT!

between NOON and 2PM EVERY SATURDAY.

Expert advice & quality products MERRITT Open Tuesday to Saturday HOPE 1998 Quilchena Closed Sundays & Mondays, #10-800 3rd Ave Stats & Long Weekends (250) 378-5584 (604) 869-5545

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518

BUILDING SUPPLIES

DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel Buildings Priced for Spring Clearance - Ask about Free Delivery to most areas!

Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170 SAWMILLS - Band/Chainsaw SPRING SALE - Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195.00. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT STEEL BUILDING SALE... SPECIALS from $4 to $11/sq.ft. Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width & length. Example: 30x40x14 NOW $7995.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800668-5422.

FARM EQUIPMENT

WANTED: used potato/carrot washer for market garden.

Smaller model. 250-395-4042

Karate Kids will learn focus & discipline, Adults - self confidence & self defense.

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See in store for details

HAVENESE. Reg’d. Micro chipped.

2-M $895. 2-F $995. Money back guar. Delivery avail. 604-557-3291 JACK RUSSELL PUPPY’S. 2 Female one male. Short legs, smooth coat. Dew claws done. Born Feb 5th. $450. 778-883-6049 LABRADOODLE F1B PUPPIES, medium size, all black. Non shedding. Ready to leave Mom mid April. $1,200. 778-898-5105.

LAB RETRIEVER PUPPIES. 7 available. Born Feb 12th. $550. Call 604-316-5644, MIN PIN, spayed female, 6 years, very clean & smart, must sell. $500.

Call (604)794-7347 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 PAPILLON. Registered, micro chipped. Money back guaranteed.

Delivery avail. $850. 604-563-3769.

P.B. LAB pups, 10-14 weeks. $400.

Vet ✔, dewormed, shots, have papers. (604)796-3669 PUGS, Fawn 1 male. 1 female.

Ready to go. Vet chkd & shots. $500. (604)614-6044 PUGS, fawn, 3 male, 1 females. family raised, vet chk’d, shots. $500. (604)796-2727/799-2911 TINY BLACK TOY poodle vet checked. Born Jan. 28, 2011 Very cute. $850. Call 604-533-1759.

YORKIES, 8 wks, fam raise vet chk shots, tails, dewclaws, 3 M. $750, 604-590-9060, jhurley@telus.net Yorkshire Terrier 1-F teacup, 2-M Reg’d, micro chipped. $995. Money back guar. Del. avail. 604-563-3769

Register now for Spring Classes All ages 5 & up

making health simple

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 COCK-A-POO X POO Pups: Vet ✔ 1st shots, non-shedding, S Sry. $525. 604-541-9163 /604.785.4809.

ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Bridle. CKC reg. Ready to go. $1500. 604-726-3934 GARDEN BIRDS Indian Fantail pig eon $50/pr. Ringneck Doves several colors $30/pr. Mexican Bobwhite Quail $40/pr. 604-542-9535 GERMAN Rottie pups, P.B. no papers. Born Feb.3.1stshots, dewrmd, 4 M. 2 F. $650. Call 604-588-2975.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUP. 1 female. $750. 1st shots & dewormed.

Call 778-863-6332.

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FEED & HAY

HEALTH PRODUCTS

SUPER % SATURDAYS!! on your entire purchase

533

FERTILIZERS

Always accepting new students!

Registration Thursday, April 7th 6:30 - 7:30 pm Cheam Yama Dojo 7032 Cheam Ave (beside Super Valu)

604.819.1032

wholeheartway@hotmail.com

FURNITURE

MOVING. Glass top dining rm table with 6 upholstered chairs sage green suede, pecan wood finish. $500. 4 solid oak swivel bar stools 30” high $50/ea. Pecan finish wall unit 2 lighted towers, round glass doors, bridge. Fit 44” TV. $900. All in excellent cond. 604-302-0731

551

GARAGE SALES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

8-10 FT DOGWOOD & JAPANESE MAPLES

ADVERTISE YOUR GARAGE SALE 1 x 1 ad, Garage Sale signs & a list of helpful hints. $15 ( + HST) Call Kerry 604-796-4300 kerry@bcclassified.com Make sure you have a great turn out!

Deadline for publication is Monday

AGASSIZ, GARAGE SALE. 2009 McCaffrey Rd. Apr. 9, Sat. - 9am to 1pm.Just moved in. Lots misc items

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591.

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MISC. FOR SALE

100% Guaranteed Omaha Steaks SAVE 64% on the Family Value Collection.

NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-the-door delivery in a reusable cooler, ORDER Today. 1-888-702-4489 mention code 45069SVD or www.OmahaSteaks.com/family23 Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 GARAGE DOOR REVOLUTION. The amazing rolling garage door is now available in Canada. Quiet.

Safe. Attractive. Space Saving. And competitively priced. Check it out at garador.ca or call 1-877-765-2367.

Mention “Community” and receive an automatic 10% off.

1 BEDROOM APT FOR $550/ MTH Clean safe building. Balcony w/view of Mt. Cheam. Close to amenities.

Laundry in building.

N/S, N/P. Available May 1. Call 604-860-3700

AGASSIZ 2 bdrm gr flr corner unit in Woodside Terrace, clean, quite, well mngd bldg. Ref’s req’d. Immed. $750 + utils & D.D. (604)588-6665

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE Oceanfront Motel, 2 acres, 10 units, near park, for sale or could be included in a larger project. Site approved for condos. Plans completed, ready to go. Phone 250-753-0160

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES

Sell Your House Fast!

Damaged house! Older house!

Difficulty selling? Need to sell now?

NO FEES! NO RISK! 604.657.9422

630

APARTMENT/CONDO

SOUND/DVD/TV

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits.

No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1866-884-7464

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706

604-826-8988

8069 Nelson St. Mission

581

RENTALS

AGASSIZ, 106-1735 #9 Hwy. Smokers welcome, cat or sm dog ok with pet deposit. Coin laundry. 1 bdrm, grnd level. $600/mo. Wayne (604)799 0259 Stratatech Property Management

$10 ea

REAL ESTATE

WE’RE ON THE WEB w w w.bcclassified.com

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit.

Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

PETS

Boston Terrier pups, 1M, vet checked, 1st shots, dewrmd, $1,000. 604-868-0446, 814-5014

MEDICAL OFFICE trainees needed! Hospitals & doctors need medical office & medical admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available.

1-888-748

HEALTH PRODUCTS

COMMUNICATION SERVICES

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Own A home? Need Money?

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Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www.communityclassifieds.ca or 1-866-669

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LANDSCAPING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure.

13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

LOVE ANIMALS? Love a career as an Animal Health Technologist.

GPRC Fairview Campus. Accredited program well known to veterinarians. On-campus farm and residences. Work with large and small animals.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

604-777-5046

Diabetes/Cholesterol/Weight LossNatural Product for Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and Weight. Physician recommended, backed by Human Clinical Studies with amazing results. Call to find out how to get a free bottle of Bergamonte! 888-4705390

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PETS

EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning.

High school diploma, grade 12 Math, Science, English, mechanical aptitude required. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

September 2011.

leianne@salmonarmhonda.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LOTS

BIG BEAUTIFUL ARIZONA LAND $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest, Golf Course, Nat’l Parks.

1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport Guaranteed Financing, No Credit Checks. Pre-recorded msg.

1-800-631-8164 Code 4001 www.sunsiteslandrush.com LAND LIQUIDATION 20 Acres $0 Down, $99/mo. ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. City) Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Money Back Guarantee FREE Color Brochure 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

AGASSIZ, 7168 Pioneer Ave, one bdrm, $500/m. 1 (778)241-3618 Agassiz. Woodside, 1 bdrm, patio, updated, handicap friendly, mananger, May1 $595. (604)535-5953 HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated,$550/month includes utilities.

Call 604-794-7132

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COTTAGES

AGASSIZ -1 BDRM Guest Cottage for rent, utilities incl. Avail. now, $575/m. call 796-3508 or 793-8752

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS Agassiz, 2 bdrm mobile home, 10 miles E at Ruby Creek. F/p, $850/m + util. Apr 1. Rolf, (604)823-4710 HOPE, Othello Rd. Acreage, river frontage.

2 bdrm mobile home.

N/S. 10 mins to downtown. $950.

Deposit required. 604-556-0393.

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HOMES FOR RENT

AGASSIZ, Fantastic 4 bdrm, home in quiet central location, 5 appl.N/S, N/P, $1350/m. Call 604-796-3769

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com Mission, 4 Bdrm house on large lot on Hatzic Island, clean, quiet $1050/mo. No appliances. No Pets.

778-242-7937

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SUITES, LOWER

AGASSIZ-1 BDRM / 1 BTH basement suite for rent, New house, N/P, N/S. $500 per month + DD. Available now. (604)796-1993

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

752

WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models.

Tremendous savings.

Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available.

877-976-3737 or 250814-3788 www.hbmodular.com

LUXURY TOWNHOME in Garrison Crossing. End unit, three bedrooms, three full bathrooms. Stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors. Bonus family room, bedroom/office plus full laundry in basement. Balcony off master suite, mountain views. Backs onto small park, very private and quiet.

Available May 1. $1350/month plus utilities. Call 604-796-3880--leave message.

Email: pburkhart@shaw.ca

636

MORTGAGES

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

TOWNHOUSES

TRANSPORTATION

Personalized All-In-One Easter Basket- OVER 50% OFF! Regular Price $32.99 YOU PAY $15.99. Includes Personalization; Plush Bunny, Chocolate; Candy and Peeps® Visit www.PersonalCreations.com/Always or Call 1-888903-0973

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AUTO FINANCING

WEDDING DRESS!!!

STUNNING JADE DANIELS wedding gown from the 2010 collection. Purchased in April from Ivory Bridal in Langley The colour is ivory with a sweetheart top, is fitted to the waist, then flows away from the body. A bustle was added to the dress so the train can be buttoned up during the reception. It is a size 8 (fits a little small). Cost was $1400 plus $100 for the alterations, will sell for $875. Contact 604-768-9109 to see photos or jen_toor@hotmail.com

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS COLLECTORS SAXOPHONES Soprano Buecher Silver 80 yrs old, excellent condition $3000. Picelo $250, Bongo Drums-perfect cond. $275 Call 604-534-2997 FOR SALE 6 piano accordions, from $140 to $500. 2 violins $150.

ITS. 604-853-7879.

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.

Call 1888-711-8818 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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OTHER AREAS

OWN 20 ACRES-$0 Down $99/mo.

ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks, Owner Financing, Free Color Brochure 1800-343-9444 www.20acreranches.com

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

Thursday, April 7, 2011 TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION 838

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SCRAP METAL WANTED

604.587.5865 www.recycle-it-now.com The Scrapper

CARS - DOMESTIC

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, $3300 obo. 250-3071215.

1998 BUICK LASABRE LTD, new tires & brakes. exc. clean condition.

Private. $4800. 778-565-1097.

1998 BUICK LESABER 4 dr., low km., blue, $2800 for sale by owner.

(604)939-5633 1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO Sport.

Bought New - Don’t Need Two! Low km’s, economical V6 auto, full power group. AirCared til July 2012.

Reduced! $4175. 778-888-6805 or Mon-Fri 10am-2pm: 778-837-6577 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM, 4 dr, fully loaded, auto, AirCared, $2250.

604-832-8944.

2002 Ford Taurus SEL loaded, 6cyl, moon roof, 195,k, blk, airc’d to Nov ‘11. $3500. 604-702-0510 2006 CHEVROLET COLBALT-2 dr. sport, 5spd. exc. cond. no accid. local, fuel wise. $5590 604-328-1883 2008 CHRYSLER, Sebring. 4dr, touring sedan, loaded, 56kms. Warranty, like new. $14,800 obo. Call Roy (604)852-3506.

2010 CHEV AVEO LS, 4 door hatchback, 2000 km, $12,500. Call (604)869-5221 or 604-266-9948

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2007,27’ WINNEBAGO ITASCA SPIRIT MOTOR HOME, Class C, 36,126 M, 4.0 Onan Generator.

Sleeps 6, 2 slide outs, full power package, air cond. Range w/ convection oven & microwave.

Sound system, rear camera.

Exterior wash station, Satellite ready, too many extras to list. $ 59,500. (604)795-0192.

Please, no Sunday calls

2007 Adventurer 90RDS

2009 TRAIL-LITE 248BH

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1991 ACURA INTEGRA GS. 2 door hatchback, 5 speed manual, $1950. obo. 604-855-8990 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY LE, white with gold trim pkg, leather, auto, 185K, sunroof, very clean, lady owned, $4200 neg. 604-724-7075.

1998 HONDA CIVIC, exc cond. auto, air. New: batt, tires, & T. belt. $3,800 obo Phone (604)556-0780 2001 MDX Acura AWD fully loaded.

Auto. Extra clean. Runs very good. $9,500. obo. 604-625-7421 or 604807-7202.

2003 Nissan Sentra XE, auto., air, 140,000k, black, aircared ‘12. gd cond., $3000 obo. (604)858-4707 2004 HONDA ACCORD EXL, fully loaded, leather, sunroof, p/w, p/seats, 130,000 kms, service records, $10,795. 604-853-3779 2004 SUZUKI AERIO 4dr H/B 5sp MUST SELL, 123k. 1 owner A/C, extras. $5395. 604-859-7009 2007 VW Rabbit 5 spd man, 4 dr, PW, PB, A/C, ABS, cruise, Trac control, snow tires on rims no accidents, 94k kms $10,000 obo.

Phone 604-309-1728 Abbotsford 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX, auto, s. roof, alloy whls, loaded, 40 K, red, asking $10,860. Call 604-836-5931.

2010 NISSAN VERSA, 4 dr. H/B, auto, red, 20,000 Km, many options, $9,000 firm. 604-538-9257.

2010 TOYOTA Matrix, loaded, only 29,200 km. No accidents. Exc cond., $15,800 (604)793-5520 DL5961

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TRUCKS & VANS

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, 160km, blk, loaded, good deal.

Must sell, $1000. (604)880-9962 1997 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, good cond., service record, $1500 obo. Call (604)869-7028 1998 CHEVY Venture, 217K, 4 dr, AirCared, 7 pass, keyless entr, very clean, $1700. (604)832-9816 aft 4 1998 MAZDA MPV, 7 pass van, all sport pkg, 152K, exc cond, $4200.

(604) 820-1522 or 217-6767 2002 Ford Lariat 2500 7.3 turbo diesel, 139,000k, leather, heated, loaded, new tires & batt., cap, exc cond. $19,500. (604)793-3780 2007 Nissan Xterra, 4wd, 92,000k, 4dr, 6cyl, tow pkg, loaded, keyless 4yr warr., $19,000. (604)858-0041 2010 FORD RANGER sold

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Truck Camper w/ dinette slideout, rear awning, heated & enclosed tanks & more $17,995 (Stk.25921A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

Bunks, A/C, Awning, LCD TV, microwave, outside shower, REDUCED. $13,995 (stk.30399A)

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2010 STARCRAFT 1020

3-way fridge, 16,000 BTU furnace awning, elec. brakes, frt. storage comp. stereo w/ outside speakers $12,995 (stk.29986)

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

VEHICLES WANTED CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 passenger, auto, loaded ST#77 $9,900 2007 GMC 2500 CREW cab, Duramax diesel 4X4 auto ST#61 $18,900 2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr sedan auto fully loaded st#51 $12,500 2006 FORD F350 crew cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#40 $17,900 2006 FORD F350 quad cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#17 $17,900 2006 TOYOTA Corolla 4dr sdn auto p/l st#05 $9900 2006 NISSAN Altima 4dr auto leather loaded st#55 $10,900 2006 CHEVY AVEO 4dr h/back 5 spd st#12 $3,995 2006 CHEVY OPTRA 4dr hatch back auto st#21 $6,900 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 crew cab 4X4 auto V8 Hemi leather clean ST#59 $15,900 2005 FORD F250 crew cab lariat 4x4 auto diesel st#58 $15,900 2005 DODGE 3500 crew cab auto 5.9 diesel st#48 $14,900 2005 CHEVY 1500 reg cab long box auto st#60 $5,900 2005 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto sedan fully loaded st#15 $5,900 2003 HYUNDAI Accent 4dr sdn auto loaded st#70$4500 2002 CHEV TRAILBLAZER 4X4 auto, leather, loaded, ST#80 $4,900 2002 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr loaded St#75 $3995 2001 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat 4x4 auto short box diesel 7.3 st#46 $14,900 1994 CHEV SUBARU Van 9 psgr auto diesel loaded st#71 $3900

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❧ the comfort of clean: green cleaning products regular cleaning spring/seasonal cleaning post renovation/construction move in/out

debra cornish 604.796.0406

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Stratas & Commercial •Gutters •Hedge Trimming •Aerating •Thatching •Weeding •Lawn & Yard Maintenance

Phone James 604-796-2809

DRISCOLL

Call 604-767-3842 or 778-552-4145

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FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each.

Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

Whether it is comic books, dirt bikes or video games you crave…

Front dinette, awning, pass through storage, microwave, a/c and more. Reduced. $16,995 (Stk. 29312)

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

Glass & Window Replacement Installation of Custom Made: • Window Screens • Patio Screen Doors • Storm Doors • Retractable Door Screens 7663 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC 604-796-2025

Rick’s Computer Repair

• Furnaces • Boilers • Water Heaters • Patio Heaters • Sheet Metal Installations • Pool Heaters • Plumbing

Licensed Bonded Insured P: 604-796-0770

Ser ving the Upper Fraser Valley

PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES

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604-796-2705

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SOFT TOUCH PAWS DOG GROOMING

Professional Groomer Drop in nail trim All breeds welcome Relaxing, friendly service Call Marilyn @ 604.796.0960 3770 Wildwood Dr. Agassiz

BOATS

12 ‘ VANGUARD fiberglass boat, 35 H.P. Johnson mtr w/elec. start. 2 seats / trailer. Very good cond. Mtr runs well. $2,200. (604)792-7393

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, Affordable. Our A+ BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT \TRAVEL & FREEDOM. Call for your FREE INFORMATION BOOKLET. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1 866 972 7366). www.PardonServicesCanada.com.

Baboth Bobcat & Backhoe Service

For your

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Mark Baboth 604-796-2486 BOBCAT SERVICES

You will find something for the kid in you in the Classifieds!

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H E AT I N G & G A S

33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038

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2006 Chevy HHR, 127k, slvr, custom mags w/set of winters on rims. Gd cond., Must sell $5995 (604)824-9698

1997 BUICK Park Ave. Loaded, new tires, brakes. No acc, low k’s, like new. $5900 obo 604-593-5072.

1997 BUICK RIVIERA - 2 dr. coupe super charged, leather, loaded, sun roof, local, no accid, home link, new tires & more. $4990 (604)328-1883

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1988 27’ Class A Motorhome.

Sleeps 4, runs well, new floor, $10,500. obo. (604)855-0849 1990 Import camper, 4 burn stv, frg, oven. Used 10 X’s Virtually new, in storage $11,500 (604)847-0978 1991 30 COACHMAN travel trailer full bed&bath, a/c, f/s, oak kitchen slps 6, $6500 1-778-580-5482 1995 PROWLER 5TH WHEEL 25.ft, slide out, fully contained, with shed, large deck and holding tank at Lakeview RV site at Nicola Lake in Merrit BC $10,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill 2006 ADVENTURER R 20 ft class A, slps 4, PDI, awning, 2dr frg, DSI hw, a/c, all prw features, excellent condition $24,000 (604)768-8247

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Residential • Commercial • Agricultural For FREE estimate call Phil

604-796-0189 • 604-703-3319(cell)

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GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ◊U.S. Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). For more information on safety ratings, go to www.safercar. gov. WBased on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ~With purchase or lease of most new or demonstrator 2011 GM vehicles delivered from dealer stock between March 3 and May 2, 2011, and with payment of an additional $0.01, customers receive a Preferred Price™ fuel savings card at participating dealers, redeemable for $0.20 per litre on 5,000 L of fuel. Chevrolet Cruze LS-1SB is eligible for 5,000L; all other Cruze models and Chevrolet Aveo will receive 2,500 L of fuel. The $0.20/L savings includes applicable taxes. Cards valid as of 72 hours after delivery. Cards valid only at participating Petro-Canada retail locations (and other approved North Atlantic Petroleum locations in Newfoundland) and not redeemable for cash. Offer excludes 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible. GM reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer and/or the program for any reason in whole or in part at any time without notice. Petro Petro-Canada Trademark of Suncor Energy Inc. Used under licence.

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