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SOAR week includes community service projects for teenaged girls Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

In just a few weeks, Agassiz will be inundated with a temporary population of young women. The provincial Girl Guides organization has chosen Centennial Park for their sixth SOAR event — a weeklong camp that brings together Girl Guides from across the province, Canada and even from far off places around the world.

But when the troupe of nearly 2,000 Guides and leaders bring in their tents, it won't be just to sit around a campfire and sing songs.

They'll also be giving back to the community that's hosting them.

Linda Fairly, a volunteer who handles public relations for the SOAR 2011 Steering Committee, said that while the girls are in town, they'll be putting in several thousand hours of community service.

"There are all sorts of service

projects that will together and be going on that put into back week," she said. to school From crafts and hampers for hobbies, to full local children. on work bees, the S O A R girls will each put includes in 2.5 hours of community service. service projects Some will work wherever they with the District set up camp.

SUBMITTED PHOTO The camp runs of Kent's gardener in a rose pruning A Girl Guide sews as part of a service every three session. Others project during the 2007 SOAR camp. years, and in will knit scarves the past has and hats for the homeless, or lap been in Prince George, Sooke, Trail, blankets for local seniors in nursing Merritt and Parksville. This year the homes. There will be Guides canning camp will run from July 22 to July 30. fruit for the food bank, and working But due to the large size of the camp, at the Community Services' Thrift coordinators will start arriving a few Store. They'll be marking storm days prior to begin setting up. drains and making wooden toys for By the time the Girl Guides arrive Christmas hampers. Each girl guide on the Friday of the camp, a small, will also be bringing one school self-contained village will be waiting supply item, which will all be pooled for them. On Saturday evening,

the Guides will gather for a parade through Agassiz followed by the opening ceremonies at about 7:30 p.m.

There will be a Tour Day on Wednesday, July 27, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will be able to tour the site and see SOAR 2011 in action, led by chaperones.

It all wraps up on Friday, July 30, with a country fair and closing ceremonies.

There currently is not a Guiding group set up in Agassiz, due to the lack of a volunteer leading stepping up. Agassiz and Harrison girls who do participate in the Guiding program travel into Chilliwack to be in a group.

Fairly says visiting SOAR is a good way for potential leaders to see the benefits of Guiding.

"We're hoping this could lead to a local group," she says. "Hopefully we CONTINUED ON 3

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Wardens change at local prisons Mark Kemball moves to Kent Institution Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

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can get some leaders to step forward."

Some of the other things that will keep the campers busy are activities that Guides explore through their own groups. There will be traditional camping rituals, sing alongs and crafts. But they'll also branch out into groups to try archery, geocaching, golfing, mountain biking, orienteering, rappelling, selfdefence, skateboarding, wall climbing and yoga.

They'll try crafts such as beading, screen printing, mosiacs, weaving, woodturning and leather working.

They learn about the environment, try fine arts, take day trips around the area and get involved in science projects.

Fairly says it's a good sampling of what girls can expect out of the program. While she got involved in Guides when her daughter was young, she's stayed with the group long after her daughter has grown out of it.

She has stayed with Guiding because of the farreaching benefits among young women.

"You see the good things the girls are involved in and what they've learned in Guiding," she says. "It's all about stretching your boundaries. You get the opportunity to do things you normally wouldn't get a chance to do." news@ahobserver.com

This month saw a change of command at both Agassiz prisons.

The changes took place on June 9, when Mountain Institution’s previous Warden Mark Kemball stepped down and was replaced by incoming Warden Bill Thompson.

The same day, Kemball was named the warden at neighbouring Kent Institution. The warden there previously was Harold Massey.

Formal ceremonies were held at both prisons throughout the day, at Kent in the morning, and Mountain in the afternoon.

Staff at Kent say the ceremony there “highlights the importance of being the leader of an institution and the responsiblities associated with taking on the role of warden.

It provides CSC with a valuable opportunity to gather together and witness the passing of

responsibility for the safety and security of staff, offenders and the community from one person to another.”

Kent is a maximum security facility, at times housing high profile Canadian criminals.

The Kent ceremony included a visit from Commissioner Don Head.

“In many ways this is a symbolic event, but it’s important to note that for the newly appointed leader, it represents

their pledge to ensure that every decision they make respects CSC’s Mission, the rule of law, and the rights of staff and inmates,” Head said.

“Every change in leadership brings new thinking and

new opportunities for growth and I am very pleased to be here to help to commemorate this event.”

A similar ceremony was held at Mountain, a medium security facility.

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Outgoing warden Mark Kemball, Commissioner Don Head and incoming Warden Bill Thompson sign documents during a formal ceremony at Mountain Institution June 9.

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Vancouver’s Wednesday night riot might have been averted if celebrants were steered to alternate fan zones distributed across the Lower Mainland rather than being concentrated downtown, a retired expert on sports riots argues.

“They invited 100,000 people to attend this, which I think was a big mistake,” said Gordon Russell, a social psychologist from the University of Lethbridge who now lives in B.C. He cited his past research that roughly three per cent of people who attend large sports events have a predisposition to fight or spark trouble and many of them have antisocial or psychopathic tendencies.

Russell said that means 3,000 people in the Vancouver crowd could be expected to be prone to violence and what happened should not have come as a surprise.

“I would have told them not to invite everybody to Seymour Street,” he said. “Split them up. Have five celebrations.”

Surrey and Abbotsford did have their own celebration sites, but Russell said three more in places like Richmond and other parts of Metro Vancouver could have helped, coupled with a reduced emphasis on the downtown party.

Dividing up the problem would make policing it easier, he said.

“Use sites in wide open areas, not jammed into narrow city streets,” he added.

Russell said Vancouver organizers could easily have had a different nightmare on their hands – a stampede – because of the dense concentration of revelers.

“It’s a setting for a panic when people are confined like that,” he said. “If a bomb or incendiary device goes off nearby you could have a major panic there instead of a riot.”

Scores of people have died before at European soccer stadium or concert stampedes, he said.

He said it seemed the Vancouver organizers were aiming for some sort of attendance record.

Fighters in a riot tend to be young single males who are angry, disaffected and on the outskirts of society, Russell said, but added there’s much more to it than that stereotype.

“These people feed on excitement,” he said. “They act suddenly, without any reason and they will just explode.”

Another three to seven per cent of a crowd typically become instigators, egging on the fighters.

About seven per cent of people pack up and leave at the first sign of violence, he said, while up to 19 per cent become “peacemakers” trying to calm or restrain rioters and the largest group – about 60 per cent – will simply stand around and watch.

An investigator who examined the 1994 Stanley Cup riots in Vancouver said key recommendations he provided then were ignored this time.

Bob Whitelaw said the failure to enforce a noparking zone in the downtown core let fans attack parked vehicles.

He also said fans were allowed to gather in large numbers and should have been quickly dispersed and ushered out of the downtown area.

As in 1994, Whitelaw said, police seemed to be standing around and not taking pre-emptive action.

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A new year has brought some fresh new changes to the Agassiz Farm Fresh Market.

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“We want the community to gather at the market and showcase our talents,” said Hillary Urquhart, market coordinator.

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Opinion Ugliness online

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Officially, the Vancouver police department says they had last Wednesday's Stanley Cup under control by 11:45 p.m. But the thuggery that smashed and burned its way through the city's downtown continues; it's moved online.

There have been reports of Twitter postings and text messages being exchanged Wednesday afternoon, long before the puck dropped to begin Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final, that trouble was brewing. And when it did get started, it seemed everyone wanted to capture a moment to post on their blog or Facebook page; young people posed and smiled in front of burning cars and smashed storefronts.

In the hours and days after order was restored, the fallout from the riot moved into the virtual world.

Some of it has been good; volunteers were organized via social media for a morning-after clean up, individual acts of heroism were highlighted and lauded, an international sensation was created when a photo of a young couple exchanging a kiss amidst the mayhem went viral.

But much has been as hateful as the riot itself. The very same mob mentality that rampaged through Vancouver's streets has now infected its online afterlife. Some people who've had their photos posted on websites seeking to identify the riot's troublemakers have been harassed, their families threatened.

There's no doubt the people who participated in the violence and mayhem should be held accountable. Many of them are now learning valuable lessons about the consequences of their behaviour that night and the fragility of online anonymity. But virtual vigilantism only perpetuates the ugliness that fueled the riot, and further blackens the city's already charred reputation.

Leave it to police and legal authorities to investigate what happened that night and prosecute who was responsible.

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B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher

Let’s assume that when everyone in B.C. gets to be finance minister for a day, a majority choose to throw a $3-billion chair through the office window to show how mad they are about the harmonized sales tax.

The cleanup will take two years, but first there will be a provincial election to decide who holds the broom and dustpan. And the choices are becoming clear.

You have a new B.C. Liberal leader who has tacked to the centre on the minimum wage and business taxes in an effort to seek forgiveness for the highhanded administration that lost the public’s trust.

And you have two opposition parties that are entirely reactionary in their approach to today’s fast-

changing world.

There isn’t much to say at this point about the B.C. Conservatives under John Cummins. They are against modern treaty settlements, the carbon tax and (I think) the HST. They stand for lower taxes, but so far that doesn’t include a reduced sales tax rate.

The rest of their platform is platitudes, with enough of a whiff of protest to pave a path for an NDP government.

And the NDP manages to make the B.C. Conservatives look modern.

In January I described how the B.C. NDP constitution still formally endorses the government taking over major industries, and explicitly rejects all forprofit activity. I won’t re-quote the convoluted Marxist language, which boils down to ‘state good, competition bad.’

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another riot in Vancouver, the government should supervise an orderly redistribution of Stanley Cups.

This core principle of socialism, an 80-year-old relic, was debated at the national party’s convention

“I won’t re-quote the convoluted Marxist language, which boils down to ‘state good, competion bad.’ ” in Vancouver on the weekend.

Socialist dead-enders rallied to keep it alive, rejecting vague new wording that favours “social democratic principles” to ensure “economic and social equality.”

This isn’t just an academic discussion for party conventions. One of the last acts of the NDP opposition in the B.C. legislature this spring was

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to propose a legislated end to poverty.

According to their bill, B.C. should create a Ministry of Poverty Reduction with annual goals for imposing the redistribution of wealth.

The “Poverty Reduction Act” contains a weasel-worded definition of poverty: insufficient money to “acquire and maintain economic self-reliance” and “facilitate integration into and participation in society.”

Does this mean a guaranteed annual income? Can people achieve “economic self-reliance” by collecting welfare? Does anyone actually believe this stuff?

If you believe unionized state monopolies are the best business model, I guess so.

I won’t elaborate on the fringe parties such as Chris Delaney’s B.C. First, a splinter from the B.C. Conservative stump.

The Green Party is the only one other than the B.C. Liberals that looks to the future. Perhaps too far

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in the future.

The Greens want a dramatically increased carbon tax and a transition to a “steady state” economy that doesn’t try to produce and consume more. Try eliminating poverty with that program.

I frequently get letters from people who accuse me of parroting the government’s line on issues such as the HST and poverty.

If there are political alternatives out there that make actual sense in today’s world, I’d love to hear about them. Until then, these are the choices.

Any day now, NDP leader Adrian Dix might start to unveil the positive alternative he has promised for an election that may come this fall. That will be something to examine closely.

Right now, he’s urging you to throw that chair.

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Thursday, June 23, 2011

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Opinion Saying goodbye to a mom who had to be tough Betty Fox was a tough lady.

No, check that. Betty Fox was a mom who had to be tough.

Four kids, three boys.

Working-class Port Coquitlam.

Her second-youngest son is diagnosed with cancer. His leg is amputated.

That's enough to deal with. That's enough for a lifetime.

But the boy pushes.

He saw things on the cancer ward. Just going on with his life minus one leg isn't enough for the determined young man.

In the kitchen of their PoCo home a day after he completes a 17-mile run, he tells her his plan to run across Canada — a marathon a day to raise money for cancer research on one good leg and a prosthesis.

Betty reacts like a mom. We don't know the precise words but they approximate "Are you nuts?"

She tells him it's a stupid idea and he's smarter than that. She tells him no ablebodied person has ever run from Newfoundland to B.C. She fights, a mom trying to protect her child from himself.

To no avail. Tough mom, determined kid.

The rest of the story need not be repeated; it has become a hero's legend in Canada, complete with requisite tragic ending.

That's Betty, preserving But that's just the beginning of Betty Fox's Terry's grassroots ideals, story, a heroine's tale in its eschewing the potential quick money of corporate own right.

Where you or I might sponsorship because of have retreated in our grief, the potential costs.

That's Betty, standing Betty and the Fox family up on stage at the Terry stepped forward.

Where most would Fox Hometown Run in have held close their PoCo year after year, personal memories and flanked by her husband, moments, Betty went Rolly, and the mayor and a rock band and even public.

Rick Hansen, Where many and holding might allow the every ear with Marathon of her words of Hope to fade encouragement, into history every eye with as something that white hair, too painful to that broad smile think about and that gaze day after day, Betty embraced RICH DAL MONTE that so recalled Terry's. it, embraced She talked her son's cause and made it her own, a great deal about what embraced it and worked Terry did, what Terry in spite of the pain, wanted, considerably less about what he meant to because of the pain.

Could your mom do Canada.

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All moms are different year that it wasn't until a but they all know sacrifice. few years ago she "finally, They eat the crusts. They truly understood what scrimp and save. They do Terry meant to people," without so their kids don't a realization that came have to. They are strong to her after watching when their children aren't. impoverished children in Bangladesh running in That's a mom, right? his name.

That's Betty.

And if she never That's Betty, continuing her late son's cancer- before truly understood fighting crusade, making Terry's meaning to it her full-time job for the our nation, and most acutely to residents of his last 30 years.

That's Betty, hugging hometown, it's unlikely school kids coast to coast she gave a moment to and telling them Terry's consider her own place in Canada's pantheon of story.

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Just like a mom, she preferred the spotlight from the outside looking in, stepping into it only when there was no other choice. Even when she earned the honour of carrying the Olympic flag into BC Place stadium at the Vancouver 2010 opening ceremonies, she deflected attention, saying, "Terry was utmost in my mind. I was very proud to be a part of the Olympic ceremony but it was all for Terry. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have been there."

She's right. Of course, she's right.

Terry lit the fire and she maintained it for three decades.

It was a tough job but somebody had to do it.

Richard Dal Monte is editor of The Tri-City News.

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Betty Fox, the mother of Terry Fox, stands on the stage before the Terry Fox Run Sunday morning outside the Hyde Creek Rec Centre.

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Smash a car for cancer fundraiser Race season is well underway at Agassiz Speedway, and there’s an extra special reason to get out to the track this weekend.

On Saturday, June 25, the second annual Racing for the Cure cancer fundraiser takes place.

During intermission, participants can “smash” a car with a sledgehammer, by donation.

Saturday’s race schedule also includes the popular Hit to Pass. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.

Racing starts at 7 p.m.

Race to the finish Kent elementary students competed in the Chilliwack track and field meet last Thursday at the Sardis track field.

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The Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival was a success for all the teams involved, says one of the club’s coaches, Manfred Preuss.

Mavericks, their newest mixed team, finished 50th over all finishing in recreational C division.

Pirates, one of the club’s oldest teams, finished 43rd over all finishing in recreational B division.

And the FVDBC Crusaders fought their way up to 32nd over all to start the semi finals in competitive division, but finished in recreational A division.

In total, 180 teams from around the world competed in the festival. The next large event will be the Harrison Regatta on July 23, at Harrison Hot Springs.

“We invite everyone to come support your local teams in their quest for excellence,” says Preuss.

The Fraser Valley Dragon Boat Club’s summer season starts July 1. To see clips of dragon boating in action, search for the club’s name in YouTube.

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Nowoselski, an avid outdoorsman takes much of his inspiration for his paintings from outdoor activities like paragliding, hiking, canoeing and travelling.

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Hope church offers up Flower Festival Christ Church, the oldest church on B.C.’s mainland, will once again be the focus of floral arts. The second annual Flower Festival is scheduled to start on June 25 with tea, tours and displays.

“Guests can enjoy tea, refreshments and guided tours through our decorated heritage church at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.,” says Joan Sjovold, event organizer.

The day will also feature displays and sales by local art vendors from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The theme of this year’s flower festival is the natural beauty of Hope – a theme that was inspired in honour of Christ Church celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.

“Christ Church completed a large renovation and exhibit creation projects this past winter; through this process we discovered remarkable quotes in letters and diary entries about the wonder and beauty of Hope’s location. It is there entries that formed the inspiration for the flower displays. In addition, excerpts from these entries will be on display with their corresponding arrangement,” says Sjovold.

The site will remain decorated for the remainder of the week and on Sunday there will be a special ‘Songs of Praise’ service at 7 p.m. at Christ Church, by donation.

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Last minute fill-in for cancelled Linden performance A last-minute change has been made to the Harrison Festival of the Arts line-up, since Colin Linden was forced to cancel his July 10 show in Harrison Memorial Hall.

But festival organizers are resourceful, and have found a replacement that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re equally excited about presenting.

Hans Theessink and Terry Evans, two legendary Blues performers from either side of the Atlantic, are now booked to play the hall that night, at 7:30 p.m.

The society, while sad about missing out on Lindenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return to Harrison, is very positive about booking Theessink and Evans.

Executive Director Phyllis Stenson simply says â&#x20AC;&#x153;one door closes, another one opens.

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be replaced. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we are incredibly lucky in this case, as Hans Theesink is one of the best Blues play-

ers in Europe and Terry Evans has an incredible voice that he has been putting to good use a Ry Cooder backup singer,â&#x20AC;? she adds.

Hans Theessink is probably Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s number one Blues export, with 20 albums, a DVD and a guitar instruction DVD to his name. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s constantly on tour and delighting audiences around the world with his rich and emotional sounds. His sonorous baritone voice and unmistakable guitar work put Hans in great demand and delighting audiences around the world.

Vickburg, Mississippiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Terry Evans has done several albums under his own name and has a long working relationship with Ry Cooder as a backing singer. Evans has also recorded with John Lee Hooker, John Fogarty and Eric Clapton.

Both buesmen have worked together in the past and for years had a vision of combining forces for a stripped down duo recording. In 2007 they got together in L.A. to do just that.

Within two days they recorded a soulful album of original songs and soul-blues classics.

The album has an intimate feel and obviously they were having a great time making music together.

Festival booklets are now ready and can be picked up at several locations around town, including the Festival office in the Ranger Station Gallery in Harrison, and the Observer office in Agassiz.

Other evening shows at the Festival this year are Steve Riley and the Mamou Players (July 8), Tambura Rasa (July 9), the Literary Cafe, focusing on all things love (July 11), UFV theatre night with The Art of Self Defense and The Daggerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Before Me (July 12), Beoga (July 13), Etran Finatawa (July 14), Ti-Coca and Wanga Neges (July 15), HAPA (July 16) and James Cotton (July 17).

For tickets and information on this or any Harrison Festival event see the website at www. harrisonfestival.com or call the Festival Office at 604-796-3664.

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Health

Your summer tan is more than skin deep

June 23, 2011

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The scene is idyllic – perfect for a television commercial. Sunlight sparkles off water rippling in many shades of turquoise. In the distance, palm branches sway in the light breeze.

On the white sand beach, dressed in a white swimsuit, sits a woman.

Her darkly tanned back creates a sharp contrast to the white and swirl of tropical colors surrounding her.

Tanned? That’s what we call it and many consider it to be a sign of health but, in reality, tanned skin is damaged skin. We now know that despite the positive effects of the sun, being in the sun for too long can not only burn the skin but also have adverse health effects, including premature ageing of the skin, diseases of the eye, immune suppression, and skin cancers.

Skin cancer— the abnormal growth of skin cells — most often develops on skin exposed to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. It is a very common form of human cancer beginning in the cells that make up the outer layer (epidermis) of the skin.

There are two main types of skin cancer: non-melanoma and malignant melanoma. Most cases of skin cancer in Canada are non-melanomas, which develop from skin cells called basal cells and squamous cells. These skin cancers, or carcinomas, tend to develop later in life on skin (such as the face, neck, or hands) that has been exposed repeatedly to the sun. Basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas progress slowly and rarely cause death because they usually don’t spread to other parts of

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Melanoma is especially hard to stop once it has spread (metastasized) to other parts of the body. But it can be readily treated in its earliest stages. One of the main factors that predispose an individual to the development of melanoma seems to be recreational exposure to the sun, use Continued on 12

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Bible studies every Mon, 9:30am - 11am. 514 Lillooet Ave, HHS. Call 604796-9500 Everyone welcome. e-mail: hgc@shaw.ca St. Peter’s Anglican Church 51380 Church Street, Rosedale. Call 604-7947252

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Community T ECHOES FROM THE PAST

Personal cars used for first ambulances Authorities discussed equipping police with station wagons to carry victims 50 Years Ago, 1961 T A meeting was held in the Agassiz-Harrison area to establish an emergency ambulance service. After discussion, it was agreed that the most effective way would be to equip police with station wagons instead of sedans. The reasoning was that this

would be faster than having to contact someone else to come to the scene of the accident to escort the victims to the hospital. Reverend Peter Boschman, Alf Jones, Jim Morrow and John Green volunteered to help. They offered to use their own station wagons and it was

suggested they possibly could be reimbursed for expenses by the local municipal councils.

It is important to note that not only were there few ambulance services in the province in those days, cell phones had not yet been invented and even regular telephone service was very

limited, especially in remote areas.

T The new medium security Agassiz Correctional Camp set a new direction in prison services. Armed and uniformed guards had vanished, with no weapons on the site, and no fences. Inmates were to be chosen care-

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These were brave steps by the correctional services and hopes were high for the program’s success.

T Agassiz High School Block awards were presented to out-

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T Five former Agassiz students who took grade 13 at Chilliwack High School would write their exams at the Agassiz High School.

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According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, the incidence rates of melanoma skin cancer have significantly increased over the past decades, particularly for men. Based on current incidence rates, 1 in 90 Canadian women will develop melanoma during their lifetime whereas 1 in 74 Canadian men will develop the disease.

The good news is that most cases of all skin cancers are preventable. The Public Health Agency of Canada explains that we can reduce the risk of getting skin cancer by taking some simple but important steps.

To avoid the harmful effects of UV rays, everyone should: 1. Wear sunglasses that give complete UVA and UVB. 2. Select shaded areas for outdoor activities.

3. Wear a broad-brimmed hat and clothing with a tight weave, including a long-sleeved shirt and long pants, if you have to spend long periods in the sun.

4. If you cannot cover up, use a sunscreen lotion with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15.

Make sure it has both UVA and UVB protection. Apply liberally to exposed skin 15 to 30 minutes before going out in the sun, and re-apply 15 to 30 minutes after sun exposure begins. You should also re-apply sunscreen after vigorous activity that could remove the product, such as swimming, towelling or excessive sweating and rubbing.

5. Avoid overexposing yourself to the sun without protection, especially between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. during the summer months.

6. Avoid the use of tanning lamps.

7. Be aware that certain medications can make your skin more sensitive to UV rays. Consult your doctor if you have questions about your medication.

Children require maximum protection. They are particularly at risk, as sun exposure during childhood and adolescence increases the risk for health consequences later in life. Receiving one or two blistering sunburns before the age of 18 at least doubles an individual’s risk for developing melanoma.

In addition, never let infants or young children play or sleep in the sun in a playpen, stroller, or carriage.

Never let young children stay in the sun for long periods, even when wearing sunscreen. Get your children used to wearing sunscreen lotion. Pay particular attention to the areas that are most exposed, such as the face, lips, ears, neck, shoulders, back, knees, and the tops of their feet. Provide teenagers with sunscreen lotion if they are going to be outdoors for extended periods during the summer. Make sure they understand the importance of using it. Strongly advise your teenagers to avoid using tanning lamps.

Enjoy all the wonders of being outside on a beautiful sunny day but stay sun safe.

(Agassiz Community Health – with credit to Health Canada)

Thursday, June 23, 2011

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WILLIAMSON Douglas Herbert

Douglas Herbert Williamson passed away on June 14, 2011 at Agassiz, BC at the age of 87 years.

Born in Vancouver in March of 1924, Doug, also known as Fossil, was a man loved and respected by many peers of his motorcycle family. He was always the one to fix what broke. Doug was employed by the Agassiz School District Maintenance Department for 26 years. In his retirement, he loved to fish, work on cars and travel with his dog. He will be missed.

Doug will be sadly missed by Irene Karpowich, his spouse of 35 years; his children, Brian, Roy (Anne) and Bob (Chris); 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He will also be remembered by his extended family and many friends. Doug was predeceased by his sisters, Jean and Hazel and grandson, Jaylee.

A gathering for family and friends will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at the Agassiz Legion from 11:00 am til 3:00 pm.

Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home Chilliwack, BC (604)793-4555 Condolences may be offered at: www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca

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Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877804-5381. (18+).

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TIMESHARE

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES with Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers. We are seeking enthusiastic self-starters for newly developed positions at our Grande Prairie and Prince George auction facility. Equipment Manager - Grande Prairie & Equipment Inspector - Prince George. To learn more, please visit our careers website at: www.rbauction.com/careers

PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES Interested in SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?

Gregg distributors (BC) Ltd. is looking for individuals to fill outside sales positions. Knowledge of the Industrial & H.D industries are an asset. Training will be provided to help achieve you full potential.

We offer excellent growth & compensation possibilities.

Please fax resumes to 604-888-4688 or visit employment opportunities at www.greggdistributors.ca

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EDUCATION

A PA R T M E N T / C O N D O M I N I U M MANAGERS (CRM) home study course. Many jobs registered with us across Canada! Thousands of grads working! Government certified.

30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

Work from Home! CanScribe College offers the best online Medical Transcription training in Canada.

Great work at-home opportunities.

Don’t delay. Enroll today!1-800-4661535 www.canscribe.com admission@canscribe.com

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TRAVEL

Sunny Summer Specials At Florida’s Best Beach-New Smyrna Beach Stay a week or longer Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800-5419621

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OBITUARIES

Gordon Russell Flanders April 14th, 1954 - June 15th, 2011

It is with deep regret I announce after a long struggle with Diabetes & mental illness, that Gordon Flanders has passed away of a heart attack at Chilliwack General Hospital. He was born in Trail, B.C., but grew up & went to school in Agassiz. It was Gordon's request that there will not be a funeral.

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

EDUCATION

DGS CANADA 2 DAY FORKLIFT WEEKEND COURSE Every Saturday at 8:30am #215, 19358-96 Ave. Surrey NO reservations: 604-888-3008 www.dgscanada.ca Ask about our other Courses... *Stand up Reach *Fall Protection *Aerial Lift *RoughTerrain Forklift *Bobcat *WHMIS & much more.

“Preferred by Employers

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HELP WANTED

FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd And Newcastle Timber Ltd. Have vacancies in the following jobs: Log Truck Driver, Driller Blaster, Grade Swamper, Grapple Yarder Chaser, Grapple Yarder Hooker. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 LANGLEY nursery is looking for a watering technician: 3 days per week, year-round. Please fax resume to 604-530-9500

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SUMMER DOES NOT MEAN LABOUR $9 - 20/hr Marketing + promo company looking to hire + train a few outgoing people to work. No sales.

F/T, 18+. Going back to school?

Not a problem! Scholarship program available.

Call Destiny at 604-777-2194

LMS Reinforcing Steel Group Now hiring REBAR INSTALLERS For Abbots. West High St. Mall.

Exp. an asset not mandatory Please visit: www.lmsgroup.ca & fill out the on line application.

We provide a multi-level training program, attractive commission program, benefits & more.

Must have a safe and courteous attitude towards driving, a clean driver's abstract, excellent customer service skills.

Must be a team player, must have the ability to perform shift work and work weekends.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

EXPANDING Commercial Transport Repair Shop requires qualified Commercial Transport Mechanics and Apprentices for our Chilliwack and Maple Ridge locations. Professional attitude a must. Please forward resume with cover letter to SWTRServices@hotmail.com or Fax to 604-462-0745.

HORIZON TELECOM INC. is looking for journeyman copper splicers and linemen for all over BC. Telus Retirees welcome, benefit packages available. Fax or Email resume to 1-250-372-8964 or kamhorizon@telus.net JOURNEYMAN MILLWRIGHT BCTQ Millwright certification mandatory. Full time opening @ West Coast Reduction Ltd. in Vancouver.

Competitive wage and benefits.

Resumes or more information, email: careers@wcrl.com

• SINGLE-PLY ROOFERS • SLOPED ROOFERS • LABOURERS Required for Hazelmere Roofing Company. Full - Time opportunity available.

Excellent Wages! Start Now! Andy 604.808.1655 E-mail : hazelmereroofing@shaw.ca

The Lemare group is currently seeking contract coastal hand fallers for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages.

Email resume to: office@lemare.ca or fax 250-956-4888.

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER needed for our sister, stroke survivor, ambulatory, aphasic. Need one honest, thoughtful, empathic, woman with good English. Live on farm. Please send references to: Box 636, c/o bcclassified, 818 Broughton St, Victoria, BC, V8W 1E4.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Cooks and Servers required with experience only for busy restaurant in Harrison Hot Springs.

Must have Food Safe & Serve it Right. Good stating wage for right person. $10-$18/hr plus tips.

Apply with resume to: deemjm@hotmail.com. Apply in person to: 190 Lillooet Ave., Harrison. Or call 1 (604)796-5555

139 Lemare Lake Logging is currently seeking Driller/Blasters for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Please email resume to: office@lemare.ca or fax to 250-956-4888.

HELP WANTED

MEAT CUTTER. The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) requires a Meat Cutter for their Super A store located in Fairview, Alberta. The successful candidate must have a thorough knowledge of all aspects of meat cutting, and have the ability to work quickly and effectively. Applicants’ must have previous retail meat cutting experience. The successful candidate must be able to provide a clean security clearance.

If you have the skills and abilities to meet our expectations, forward your resume in confidence to: Human Resources Officer, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca

131 LEMARE GROUP EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Lemare Group is currently seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant for their Port McNeill Office, which is located on Northern Vancouver Island.

Responsibilities: •Managing Calendars •Coordinating Travel Arrangement •Process correspondence, reports and other documents •Maintain confidential records and office files Qualifications: •Previous executive/administrative experience •Excellent oral & written skills •Microsoft Office fluency is mandatory This position is a full time permanent position with a competitive compensation package based on experience.

Lemare will accept resumes by email or fax. Please email your response to: office@lemare.ca or fax 250-956-4888.

Modern Tire & Towing requires a full time Tow Truck Driver in Agassiz.

E-Mail resume to: brenda@moderntire.ca or Call 604 796 2611 Ext. #4 or drop off resume at 1756 #9 Hwy, Agassiz.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

MEDICAL/DENTAL

CRITICAL CARE RNs: INTERESTED IN PRIVATE PRACTICE? BioClin Health Care is hiring casual RNs for our private infusion and injection clinic in Abbotsford. RNs must have exceptional I.V. skills and critical care experience. Starting RN salary: $37/hr. Fax resume to: 1-866-276-2589, or email: careers@bioclin.ca.

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

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

Bergamonte- The Natural Way To Improve Your Glucose, Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Health! Call today to find out how to get a free bottle with your order.! 888-470-5390

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS BOOK your party planning! Character Drop-Ins, Karaoke and more Catering available too. www.lemontreeevents.ca 604-860-0960

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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 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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NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com

604-777-5046

TRADES, TECHNICAL

ALDERGROVE Co. requires exp.

Forklift Operator with Class 1 License, to load a wide variety of freight. Must be a team player with positive attitude. Send resumes to info@mhltransport.com AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Journeyman Welders, $31. $35. per hour.

2nd/3rd year apprentices, hourly rate based on experience. Full benefits after 90 days. Profit sharing semi-annual after 90 days. Fulltime career minded individuals preferred. This job is located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 10 minutes from Lloydminster.

Send resume to: joe@autotanks.ca or call ATM at 780-846-2231 to set up an interview.

BIG O TIRES & AUTO SERVICE Langley location (near Willowbrook Mall) Requires a Licenced or Experienced Technician. Good working conditions Extended benefits Competitive wages Please call Terry @604.533.7238 email bigolangley@mechanicnet.com

.Own a home? Need Money?

Origin Home Financial Partners

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

J.H. ELECTRICAL. Licence #7474.

New installations, repairs, service.

No job too small. Jim 604-798-5742 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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GARDENING BARK MULCH

www.triplefivequalitywood.com 604.290.2879 ~ 604.328.6355

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GARDENING

Thursday, June 23, 2011

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING 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 Hobby size greenhouses for sale Ideal for both patio & garden use Dome was $40 - Now $20 24’’ ‘A’Frame was $30 - Now $15 10’’ ‘A’ Frame was $20 - Now $10 Visit us on line at www.guardiangreenhouses.com To learn all about our patented greenhouse system.

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HANDYPERSONS

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

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

300

LANDSCAPING

knoke trucking

PETS 477

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551

*SPECTACULAR* 4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Home On Shuswap Lake!

CKC Reg.soft coated Wheaten Terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd.

Vet ✓ $1200. Call 604-617-3470

ADVERTISE YOUR GARAGE SALE

Lakeshore living At it’s Best!

1 x 1 ad, Garage Sale signs & a list of helpful hints.

LAKESHORE

$15 ( + HST) Call Kerry 604-796-4300 kerry@bcclassified.com

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80.

1-855-240-5362 or 604-832-1053

PETS 454

EQUESTRIAN

DOGO ARGENTINO MASTIFFS PB, Rare Breed. Born April 20.

Ready to go. 3F, 1M. $1500.

778-242-0862 ENGLISH BULLDOG puppies, Male/Female, pb, mircochiped dewormed, Vet check, health guar’d Call Andrei 604-970-3807 ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPS Champion bloodlines, CKC, $2,800.

Call or email; 604-465-3254, schoolyardbullies@ymail.com

Make sure you have a great turn out!

Antiques & Collectibles We’ve been displaced ! The Maple Ridge Antique Mall has closed. We are having a 20% off SALE. June 25 & 26, 9am - 4pm at 12627 Garibaldi St. Maple Ridge. (east on Dewdney Trunk Rd. to #1 St. before 272 Ave. WELL WORTH THE DRIVE!! 604-341-9899.

Garage Sale

GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines Reg/Guar. 604-856-8161 KITTENS $35 ea. Short hair tabbie mix. Varied markings 604-8560386, 604-839-4808 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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MOVING & STORAGE

456

FEED & HAY

GRASS SILAGE Must Sell!

20X80 bunker call 604.798.9935

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle.

Senior- Student Discount available.

604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488.

SHIH TZU puppies born 03/11/11 part trained, $350 2M, 1F, view parents (604)826-6634 / 604-615-5320

329 PAINTING & DECORATING 477

PETS

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof.

Painters. Free Est. Written Guar.

Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

AKC Papillon Pups. Classy and cute! www.clearbrook-kennels.com 360-224-0903 Beautiful & adorable purebred German Shepherd puppies born on Apr. 27, no papers. Loving & affectionate parents, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. Good family dogs. 604-796-3561 BICHON Pups CKC Reg. $750.

Adorable. Hypo-allerg, vet chk, 1st shots, guart’d. 604-617-3470 Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786

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PET OBITUARIES

PET OBITUARIES

509

Sept. 25, 1997 June 15, 2011

AUCTIONS

SOLD THE FARM Farm Equipment, Horses, Antiques, etc...

June 25th 2011 at 11:00am.

!!ALL MUST GO!!

Preview June 24th, 2:00pm to 7:00pm.

9230 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta BC. 604-596-7072 All the details on the auction are at: www.vandongensporthorsesales.com

518

BUILDING SUPPLIES

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

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Angel

559

UNDER $100

DOLLAR DEALS! Get a three line ad to sell you $100 or under item for just $2/ week! Call 604.796.4300

533

FERTILIZERS

560

542

Angel touched the lives of so very many people in her 13 years, giving us a million great memories.

She is sadly missed by everyone including all the little children at Angel Daycare Centre who have had the joy of knowing her. Thank you to Dr. Madsen & Staff at Kent Veterinary for being such gentle caregivers.

Paula & Derek Morrison

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

CHERRIES: Juliette or Carmine Jewel at $6.99/tree for full box of 90. Also Evans Cherry, Haskaps, Raspberries, Black Currants, Saskatoons, Sea Buckthorn.

1-866873-3846 or treetime.ca

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FURNITURE

BRAND NEW QUEEN SIZE PILLOW TOP MATTRESS SETS

MISC. FOR SALE

ADVANCE ENGINE SUPPLY. Specials on all remanufactured marine applications, starting at $1600 with a 2 season, unlimited hour warranty. Call toll free 1-877-465-2702.

5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC.

Call 604-542-0865 or 250-955-6398

OFFICE/RETAIL

MEDICAL SPACE for rent in a multidisciplinary clinic located on the busiest corner in Surrey. Available immediately. Negotiable price.

Suitable for any medical speciality.

Please email for a tour of the clinic at drdsv@shaw.ca.

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

Agassiz, room for rent in private home, n/drinker, n/s, Call Bob, (604)796-2739

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1978 OLDS Royal Delta 88, 2 door, hardtop, 107K, beautiful shape.

Dad’s car stored for 17 years. Asking $4000. obo. 604-859-9932

809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1995 NISSAN SENTRA - aircared.

261,000 kms. Automatic, 2 dr. Nice car. $1300: (778)552-6300 2005 NISSAN SENTRA auto, dr sdn, full load, only 87Kms $6900 ST#3 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2006 MAZDA 5, 6 pass van, touring edition, loaded, auto, snrf, 17’’ whls. $10,000 obo. (604)309-4001.

2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr auto sdn loaded v clean BC car 95K $11,900 ST#52 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2007 MUSTANG, 6 cyl, 5 spd, loaded, 16,000 kms, repaired after 1 accident, immaculate cond. Garage kept. $15,000. 604-864-9786 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr auto p/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 89K, silver. $8800. Call 604-825-9477.

2011 KIA RIO 5, h/b, auto, 11,000 kms. Black. Most options. $8000 firm. 604-538-9257.

OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotorproducts.com 250-545-2206

836

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

2007 STARCRAFT tent trailer, mint cond. Sleeps 6, loaded, awning, strg. in/out. $7400. (604)465-9252

1997-2002 FORD F 150 acces. box cover, 5th wheel hitch and tailgate, s/s grill insert $300 (604)302-0985

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1983 Vanguard 5th whl travel trlr, 18’5ft, hitch, propane cert, BBQ with tank, microwave, stored since 2004. $3000. Call (604)793-3693

AUTO FINANCING

Email: dlklitch@telus.net For more details

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1986 Vanguard 24’ class C motorhome, loaded, rebuilt motor, $5900 obo. Call (604)824-1615

WEBSITE:

LOTS

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

1988 28’ LEISURE COACH. 125K. Great condition. Must sell, Take a look, make an offer.

604-855-9774.

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices.

Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or 509481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price.

Guaranteed!

636

MORTGAGES

1988 Class A 27’ Motorhome.

New floor, good condition, runs well. $6000. Phone after 5 pm.

604-855-0849 1989 Triple E Regency Class C 28ft, good condition, low mileage.

Would make a great summer home. $10,900 If interested Call John at 604-796-8905 or 604-793-8593

INSTANT AUTO CREDIT Buying a used car is hard enough without having to worry about financing!

Get APPROVED for your car loan in minutes: www.NanaimoCars.com

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 **HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program!

Don’t be without a home phone!

Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348.

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

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660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

696

STERLING PIANO Low style. Very good ring. $800.

Call 604-557-9644

CUSTOM POWELL RIVER Ocean View home, no HST, 3-bed 2-bath, granite, covered decks, view this perfect retirement home with rental suite. www.westcoastend.com $420,000 1-604-413-2099.

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SPORTING GOODS

Want to get into shape??

Hoist V3 Home gym

706

T. Marlowe Manor Spacious 1 bdrm available now.

Call: 604-309-6206

603

ACREAGE

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Escape: Tornados, Floods, Hurricanes, Wildfire, Earthquake, Landslide and Crime.

N.IDAHO PEACEFUL COUNTRY CABIN on 30 ac. Get more magic from life. www.MagicMountain83858.com

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

STEEL BUILDING SALE...SPECIALS from $5 to $12/sq.ft. Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width and length. Example: 30’Wx50’Lx16’H. NOW $10,500.00.

End walls included, doors optional.

Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800668-5422.

APARTMENT/CONDO AGASSIZ

Paid $3500, sacrifice $1000.

Downsizing must sell.

REAL ESTATE

OTHER AREAS

RENTALS

Perfect condition, hardly used.

Patented 3-D articulating chest press, arm & leg press.

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

• Leftover from Hotel Order • 800 Coil 3’’ Pillowtop • Original Plastic • Only 14 Avail • 10 year warranty Retail $1,399! Liquidation $560 incls. taxes. Call: 604.807.5864

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TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

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.

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure.

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

I held her head, kissed her blurry eyes, and said “I love you girl”, With gentle hands and heavy heart, I released her spirit free, Never dreamed it would hurt so much, Guess I wasn’t thinking much of me.

Forever my Angel…

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.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

736

SURREY: NEW air conditioned home 66 Ave & 140th 3 bed+den, 2.5 bathrooms.Large private fenced back yard, N/S. 604 619-8413

Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends!

630

Wanted: 1000 Saints

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

RENTALS

okhomeseller.com Listing # 26628

TOY POODLE PUPS, 14 wks old. healthy. $400. Also 1 yr old - price neg. (604)589-0781, 604-346-6720

WEST HIGHLAND TERRIERS, 10wks, vet checked, 2nd shots, dewormed, family raised, paper/crate trained, 2 males, $1000. 316-8691

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

ONLY $729,000:

Donations welcome before sale, phone Fran. (604)701-2544

2008 Orion 2 Tilt Wheelchair with headrest, 18” x 18” Synergy Solution seat cushion, Prism Airback back rest, Elevating leg supports.

Excellent condition! Asking price $1500.00 Call 604-463-8059

All animals deserve to have hope for a better tomorrow. www.1000saints.ca

BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel.

Lots of great deals!

RETRIEVER / LAB puppies, simply irresistible, 4 left, comes w/ extras. $450 ea. (604)869-0424

MISC SERVICES

VACATION HOME 1-1/2 Story - 1200 sq. ft.

Upper level - 3 bdrms Main level - 1 large bdrm Main bathrm, Open floor Plan - dining rm, kitchen and front room with dbl patio door access to Large deck - over 700 sq. ft.

Large floating wharf - 660 sq. ft.

2 buoys, Firepit

6904 Lougheed Hwy, Agassiz.

PRESA CANARIO pups, $700$1200. Black, fawn & brindle. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. 778-552-1525

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101 ft frontage by 88 ft.

All Saints Anglican Church

P.B. Chocolate LAB female. 5 mo old. partially trained. All shots.

Spayed. $650. (604)796-3669

SHELTIE SABLE PUPPIES, 3 1/2 months old, asking to go out! $400$600 (604)826-6311

OKANAGAN

GARAGE SALES

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

REAL ESTATE

Ask about our seniors discount.

Pets upon prior approval.

604-796-8760 CITY LIVING IN a Westcoast setting! Beautiful rentals available now in Wesbrook Village at UBC. Studios, 2-bedrooms and Townhouses.

Call 604-228-2025 today, or mail DiscoverWesbrook@ ubcproperties.com. www.DiscoverWesbrook.ca/bcy 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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HOMES FOR RENT

AGASSIZ -Newly reno’d. 2bdrm, 1.5bths, 5 appl. Short walk to downtown. N/S. $850: 604-796-3523 HARRISON HOT SPRINGS. 3 bdrm bungalow. 2 blocks to beach, large treed lot, carport. $990. 604850-0666

WANT A VEHICLE But Stressed About Your Credit? We Fund Your Future Not Your Past. Want a Visa?

Any Credit, All Accepted. 1-888593-6095

812

1993 PHOENIX 26’ Class A Motorhome, GM chassis, rear queen bed, awning, 62K, nice shape, $13,500. 604-536-8379.

845

AUTO SERVICES

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

FREE CASH WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle?

Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1967 Ford Mustang fastback, 302 engine, many new parts. Call (604)795-7133 1981 CHRYSLER CORDOBA, carriage top, 318 cu in. 88,500 K, good cond. $4500 obo. (604) 852-9342.

1990 CADILLAC Allante convertible white, “rare”, 2 seater, 155,000 kms Must sell. $6,900. 604-309-4001 1994 CADILLAC. Fully loaded good interior, black, leather, $2700 obo.

Moving must sell. 604-853-4269 1998 MALIBU, blue sedan, 88,824 kms (55,192 mi) purchased on estate sale Apr 2002, lady driven, Michelin ice radials, exc cond, no accid’s. $3800. Ph: (604)852-3870 2000 BUICK CENTURY LTD. 4 dr.

V-6, loaded, senior driven, exc. cond. $2650 Abby. (604)309.3135 2002 MUSTANG COUPE, like new, only 44,000 kms. Asking $9,900.

604-853-9778.

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

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal 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 The Scrapper

2006 Chev. Impala LS.- 90,500 K, 4 dr,silver, auto, V6, good cond., $7,850 neg. (604)703-8673

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1967 FORD Mustang Fastback, many new parts, 289 auto project car, $10,000. obo. Must be sold.

604-859-6418

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TRANSPORTATION 851

TRUCKS & VANS

1980 CHEV crane truck, 8 ton lift, $7000 obo. Call Doug @ 604-7500194 1994 F150, 4X4, club cab, canopy, runs great, some rust, $3,500. obo.

Must go. 604-859-6418 1997 DODGE RAM club cab 4wd, Cummins Diesel $6500 OBO (604)820-8654 2002 FORD F350 7.3 power stroke diesel, crew cab Lariat, shrt box, 6” lift, new tires $15,900 778-549-8030 2003 LANDROVER V6 silver 135,405k loaded 4/whl dr $6999 778-908-7572,778-552-6300

Meet the Pros J u n e

YO U R S O U R C E F O R QU A L I T Y LO CA L P R O F E S S I O N A L S

BABOTH BOBCAT & BACKHOE SERVICE

2004 Nissan pickup Kingcab 4x4, 92,000k, canopy exc shape. $10,500. Call (604)793-0527 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 cr.cab 4X4 auto Hemi 153K sbox $15,900 ST#59 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2007 CHEV Crew cab duramax diesel 4X4 auto loaded s/box, $20,900 ST#87 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr auto, loaded, 63K v. clean $9,900 ST#77 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2007 FORD F250 XLT 4X4 auto pwrstrk diesel, qdcab s/box $15,900 ST#89 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2007 FORD F350 XLT 4X4 crew cab long box, pwr strk disel, St#93 $15,900 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2007 FORD Lariat Black, h.d Turbo Max V8, dual wheel, tow pkg.

Loaded. $29,500: (604)536-8289 2009 Ford F150 XLT 4X4 S/C 36000km 5.4L XTR & Tow Pkg Exc cond 604-534-1248

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Mark Baboth | 604.796.2486

UTILITY TRAILERS

FLAT DECK car hauling, dual axle, new brakes, loading ramps & winch $900 obo Mission (604)556-4679

MARINE 903

BOAT ACCESSORIES

2010 9.9 4 stroke Yamaha boat motor, as new, electric start, short shaft. $2000. Call (604)869-3007

912

BOATS

Re: The estate of WILLIAM PEEBLES HARRISON, deceased, late of Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of William Peebles Harrison are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the attention of the Executors, Douglas Harrison and Dena Doolan, in care of Ronald Bogusz, Nasmyth Morrow & Bogusz, Barristers & Solicitors, #105-465 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 1S7, on or before July 15, 2011 after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

604.796.1196 | cell. 604.857.3375

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST DEROCHE BOAT LAUNCH GATE HOUSE ATTENDANT & FEE COLLECTOR

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM 6 3 9 0 P i o n e e r Av e. , A g a s s i z

The Fraser Valley Regional District is seeking Expressions of Interest for persons interested in a summer seasonal appointment (2011) as Gate House Attendant and Fee Collector at the Deroche Regional Boat Launch.

Licensed Bonded Insured P: 604-796-0770

Ser ving the Upper Fraser Valley

PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES

For all your Service, Repair & Installation Needs “One call does it all”

24 HOUR LICENSED SERVICE

604-796-2834 Service to all makes of washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

3. Time Period for Services It is expected that the successful proponent will enter into an agreement with the Regional District, likely from June 30th to September 30th 2011.

4. Payment for Services Payment for gate house attendant and fee collection services will be ALL of the revenue collected from the sales of the seasonal and day passes to the public.

5. Enquiries Enquiries regarding this Invitation for Expressions of Interest should be directed to the following: Doug Wilson, Manager of Parks Fraser Valley Regional District 45950 Cheam Avenue Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 604-702-5000 or 1-888-528-0061 Email: dwilson@fvrd.bc.ca

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

KENT PLUMBING & HEATING LTD.

PLUMBING SERVICES

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2.1 Regular Duties Open the gate daily at 6:00 am and close the gate daily at 10:00 pm.

• In the event of a sockeye fishery, the gates must be opened by 5:00 am daily.

• Collect fees for day use and boat launch parking as set out by FVRD Bylaw 1091, 2011.

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

604-796-2705

1. Description of Location Deroche Regional Boat Launch is located at the end of Athey Road just off the Lougheed Hwy. in Deroche, BC. 2. Description of Services The Attendant is responsible for operating the gate and collecting fees.

R.C.E. APPLIANCE REPAIR

DRISCOLL H E AT I N G & G A S

› New Custom Cabinetry › Quality Cabinet Refacing › Countertops

14’ HURSTON DEEP V. 45 HP, Merc. Full canopy & extras. Clean, gd trailer. $3500 obo. 604-997-3113

Notice To Creditors And Others

TELSTAR T ELSTAR WINDOW SERVICE LTD.

FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS

CASTLE CLEANING & ORGANIZATION

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❧ the ease of organized: comfort of clean: clutter busting! green cleaning products closet solutions regular cleaning pantry set ups spring/seasonal cleaning gift certificates office/garage organization move in/out up/down scale move

debra cornish 604.796.0406

SOFT TOUCH

Landscaping andscaping / Lawncare

PAWS DOG GROOMING

aerating/power raking lawncare & yard maintenance weeding/yard clean up

Professional Groomer Drop in nail trim All breeds welcome Relaxing, friendly service

hedge & tree pruning bobcat service pressure washing paver stones/ retaining walls

604-819-8786

Call Marilyn @ 604.796.0960 3770 Wildwood Dr. Agassiz

THE

RENOVATOR COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

Hot & Cold Pressure Washing & Interior/Exterior Painting • Siding • Concrete • Gutters

• Houses • Patios • Heavy Equipment

Residential • Commercial • Agricultural For FREE estimate call Phil

604-796-0189 • 604-703-3319(cell)

POWER WASHING PAINTING 6-10os FVRD11

service@castlecando.com www.castlecando.com

Groundworks G roundworks

Metal Roofs Vinyl Siding Concrete Additions Painting

KELLY AT

604.819.1936

For your

Advertising needs: Call Chris @

604-796-4301

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Thursday, June 23, 2011

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