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superintendentofpublicworks, in which he was deBrouwer’s A man who was assaulted by supervisor for about two a former employee in Harrison years. Court documents Hot Springs has been awarded released last week outline the almost $400,000 by a Supreme growing tension between the Court judge. two men while they worked Glen Weber was walking in together. deBrouwer had been his neighbourhood on July 28, disciplined a number of times, 2007 when he was attacked by and “showed intransigence Michael deBrouwer, who was a and an unwillingness to follow Village public works employee instructions give to him.” at the time. They had Weber was several heated confronted d i s c u s s i on s , by deBrouwer leading to while out for a Weber taking morning walk. stress leave and DeBrouwer hit then resigning him in the face in May 2007. and knocked After the him to the attack, Weber ground. Court and his wife left OBSERVER FILE PHOTO Harrison to live documents state he then punched Glen Weber, just days in Victoria, and Weber a number after being assault- eventually to of times in the ed near his home in an undisclosed head, and kicked Harrison Hot Springs. location in B.C.’s him repeatedly. interior. Weber’s Weber’s wife witnessed much long recovery is outlined in of the attack and called for the judgement, handed down help. Weber’s injuries included on July 13. a concussion, a fractured nose, Weber had attempted to and several facial fractures, find employment in a position and deBrouwer was convicted he was previously employed in. of assault causing bodily harm He was hired in Montrose, but on July 29, 2008. was unable to handle the work The amount awarded by due to “residual effects of post Supreme Court judge Justice traumatic stress disorder.” Greyell followed a hearing of He and his wife bought a assessment of damages. small motel, where they live The two men knew each quietly and without being other from working at the listed in the phone book. Village. He told the court he still Weber had recently CONTINUED ON 5 resigned from his position as THE OBSERVER
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Harrison youth open to opportunity at BC Summer Games Joining Girl Guides led to helping out with medal ceremonies this weekend Jessica Peters
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nity,” she said. Of course, with an attitude like that, she is quite accustomed to the other benefits of volunteering. “I get to meet a lot of new people, and get to have a lot of new experiences,” she said. In a phone interview earlier this week, Re-
“It’s a win-win situation for me and for the people who I’m aiming to help out.” Rachel Renaud
naud said she had already gone through a training session for the medal ceremony where she’ll be volunteering, at Albert Dyck Park in Abbotsford, where the towed water sport events will take place. They learned how to set up the podiums and flags, and saw how the athletes will move through the area. She’ll be volunteering for one day only, due to the distance from home. She’s looking forward to whatever the Games may bring her this weekend. “Volunteering gives you a lot of opportunities and that’s what I
really like,” she said. As for her own goals and future, well, Renaud is only 12. But she does have one idea. “I play violin,” she said. “I’m not that experienced but my dream would be to be a concert violinist. That’s not where I’m at right now though. It requires so much practice!”
Games open to all The 2012 BC Summer Games events and medal ceremonies are free to attend. The sports featured are athletics, baseball, basketball, canoe and kayak, diving, equestrian, golf, inline hockey, lacrosse, rowing, rugby, sailing, soccer, softball, swimming, synchronized swimming, towed water sports, triathlon, volleyball and wrestling. Locations include the Cloverdale Recreation Centre, Bear Creek Park, South Surrey Pool, Newton Athletic Park and more. For a full schedule, locations, and list of athletes visit www. bcgames.org. For more stories about the BC Games, visit www. ahobserver.com and click on the BC Games tab. news@ahobserver.com
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Communities in Bloom judges got a personal tour of three Fraser Valley communities over the last week. Judges for the national portion of the competition visited Harrison Hot Springs and Hope last Friday. Judges for the provincial program visited the District of Kent on Monday, taking in a tour of Agassiz and several presentations from volunteers in the community. Judge Lesa Petrick, from Burnaby, said judging this area gave her a chance to discover a community she’s only ever driven through when returning home from other points in the province. “I’ve never really stopped to visit,� she said, but she was pleased with what she saw on Monday. This is her second year of judging, and will only be judging the District of Kent. “That way we can give our full attention to one area,� she said. Petrick was judging along with Shirley Fowler of Armstrong. They were treated to presentations by Ken Schwaerzle of the Agassiz Agricultural Association and Fair Board, volunteer Detmar Schwichtenberg and the Fraser Valley Regional District’s
Stacey Barker. Many members of council and senior staff from the District of Kent attended the presentations. Barker was one of the forces behind a pilot project that has
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tour included a guided walk through Pioneer Park, led by the District’s lead gardener Scott Hurst. They were shown the massive trees that grow throughout the park, and talked about what’s been done to preserve them. Other communities entered in the provincial CiB program are Barriere, Cache Creek, Chetwynd, Clinton, Kelowna, Lake Country, Logan Lake, Mackenzie, Merritt, 100 Mile House, Salmon Arm, Sooke and Vernon. Harrison Hot Springs and Hope are both competing in the National CiB awards. Harrison is competing against other towns of similar size across the country. They are Ashcroft, Beausejour, MB, Bruderheim, AB, Dawson City, YT and Trenton, NS. The District of Hope is participating in 3,001 - 6,500 population category along with Bay Roberts NL, Humboldt SK, Jasper AB, Kindersley SK, St. Stephen NB, Sussex NB and Vegreville, AB. The results will be announced at the National Awards Ceremonies, hosted this year by Edmonton Capital Region in Alberta on October 10 to the 13. Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization “committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility, beautification and to improving quality of life through community participation and a national challenge.” All three communities have participated in the past, and have been acknowledged through awards. Last year, Harrison won Five Blooms for the restoration work done at Memorial Hall. The Districts of Kent and Hope also won Five Blooms in both 2010 and 2011. All three communities have volunteer committees which work toward earning the Blooms, and in turn, making each town a nicer place to live. For more information on joining a Communities in Bloom committee, contact your local municipality office. news@ahobserver.com
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Kenyon pleads guilty to sexual interference charge Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
A former Harrison Hot Springs councillor, Dave Kenyon, is spending the next several weekends in a remand centre, serving out a 14-day sentence for sexual interference and assault involving a minor. Kenyon confessed to an RCMP officer earlier this year. He faced a provincial court judge in Chilliwack on July 12 and pleaded guilty. There is a publication ban on details of the case which would identify the victim.
Kenyon confirmed media reports from earlier this week, saying that "on the scale of offences, it's very minor." The incident occurred while Kenyon was serving on council, which was 2008 until the November election in 2011. He ran for re-election, but lost. He said the judge allowed him to serve on weekends so that Kenyon could run his business. He is also subject to two years' probation during which he is not to have contact with any person under the age of 16. In
addition, Kenyon said he will also be on the National Sex Offenders Registry for 10 years. Kenyon spoke to the Observer following the court appearance, adding that he has been suffering from "severe depression, which I've been going to counselling for, and I've been on medication for. "It is not an excuse for what happened, and I take full responsibility for what happened," he said. Kenyon began serving his 14-day sentence last weekwend. news@ahobserver.com
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Man dies after falling down embankment A man who had stopped to take pictures on the side of the road has died after falling down a steep cliff. The accident happened Tuesday morning at about 10 a.m., north of Hope on Highway 5. A man stopped his car to take photos of the scenery. Police said that he lost his footing while climbing down an embankment, falling about 30 feet.
Hope RCMP were called to assist the man, as well as an air ambulance which transported him to Royal Columbian Hospital. He was in critical condition, and then succumbed to his injuries early Wednesday morning. "This is so tragic," said Cst. Tracy Wolbeck. "Our hearts and thoughts are with the victim's family at this very difficult time."
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fears further retribution by deBrouwer. The total amount awarded was $561,688.08, based on special damages ($11,688.08), loss of pension benefits ($50,000), loss of future earning capacity ($200,000), loss of earnings to the date of trial ($150,000) and non-pecuniary damages ($150,000). He was 49 at the time of the assault, and had moved his way up through municipal works to the higher position. He had hoped to work for the Village until retirement, and enjoy the quiet community. He had been making $75,625 a year when he resigned. However, that amount was reduced by 30 per cent for Weber’s failure to follow certain doctor’s recommendations which may have helped him recover sooner. Weber walked with a cane for months, had difficulty speaking and had nasal surgery to correct a distorted nasal
septum damaged in the assault. He has been through counseling, speech therapy and has seen numerous doctors. The actual award was $393,181.65, plus costs of the application.
Current Village CAO Ted Tisdale confirmed this week that Michael deBrouwer no longer works for the Village of Harrison. news@ahobserver.com
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Never enough cash Bill 22 was a hammer where a feather was needed but, thanks to some fancy footwork by mediator Charles Jago, the worst elements of Bill 22 have been rendered moot, an agreement has been reached and B.C.'s public school teachers and their employers will live to fight another day. While BC Teachers' Federation president Susan Lambert characterized the mediation process as a sham, labelled the pressure teachers were under as bullying and the agreement the best that could be achieved under duress, some modest improvements were gained, albeit not in wages. More importantly, the two-year contract ending in 2013 contains few if any of the concessions that had been demanded by the employers, the BC Public School Employers' Association. True, there are no improvements in class size and composition language, and the government chose to tighten the screws on teachers with Bill 22 by eliminating limits without giving teachers any of the control they sought in classroom organization. The government claims its $165-million Learning Improvement Fund will allay some of the concerns by putting more
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teachers and special education assistants in the classroom. For the coming school year, School District 43 has $1.2 million in extra funds to support large elementary schools and struggling students thanks to strike savings and other surplus funds from this year. Still, it's unlikely teachers will be satisfied given their ongoing concerns about what they view as government attacks on their professionalism, autonomy, control over classroom organization and wages. Some of these issues will be addressed through the courts in the hopes that the judicial system will give teachers what the government will not while wages will remain a sticking point when negotiations resume. For parents, the teachers' agreement is a relief after months of uncertainty and anxiety, a threeday walk-out and withdrawal of teachers' support for field trips and other volunteer activities. But the relief will be short-lived unless the economy turns around, the government changes or it turns out that more money does make a difference to in the classroom — although there will never be enough cash to solve every issue.
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Hitting the information highway B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – By the time you read this I should be in Vanderhoof, the geographical centre of B.C., to visit relatives. Born in the Okanagan, raised in the Peace country and working for 20 years in Metro Vancouver, I’ve driven from one end of the province to the other more times than I can count. A similar trip last year began just as a huge mudslide was cleared near Chilliwack. Other drives have featured mid-summer hail piled 10 centimetres deep on the Coquihalla, a near miss between two moose in the Pine Pass, plus the usual blizzards and hundreds of traffic jams for construction, accidents and growing urban volume delays.
This time I’ve got a new tool on board, the mobile version of DriveBC.ca on my BlackBerry. Launched two years, ago, the mobile site has taken off with the surging popularity of smartphones. In the past year, DriveBC’s online traffic averaged 1.2 million visits a month, about half to the five-year-old desktop site and half from mobile users. It’s by far the most popular B.C. government website. I asked DriveBC technical leader Nainesh Agarwal for these stats, and he said even he was surprised by the surge in mobile traffic in recent months. But trying out the mobile site, it’s easy to see the appeal. With a few clicks, the phone displays incident reports and web camera images for my chosen route. Webcams have been added steadily all over the province, and now watch 18 key locations on Vancouver Island, 93 in the Lower
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Mailbag Money should be spent where it's needed most District of Kent tax payers should be concerned about a possible $5-$15milion spent on upgrading the old pumps and flood box at the foot of Mt. Woodside (Hammersley Pump Station). Our old pumps are operating below their potential, with the record rainfall in June, and the flooding threat of the Fraser River this year. This then is proof that an upgrade is not necessary, even though some will claim that they need to be replaced because they're old. However, the age
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of the pumps is not necessarily the issue, but the amount of hours they have run and the condition they're in should be considered. I believe that our elected officials should spend our dollars carefully, only on things that we need, perhaps such as a new pump station at Hamilton Road to alleviate some of the existing risk of flooding to homes (crawlspaces & basements), businesses, municipal and federal infrastructure in this town. John Wouda
The Legion and the Agassiz Centre for Education hosted a Community Open House last Thursday, with a barbecue and numerous booths from businesses and organizations, such as the Fraser Valley Regional Library.
In-ďŹ ll Village before tearing down parkland Re: Kingma plan keeps going, July 6, 2012 The editor picked up on some of the irregularities at Monday's public hearing. You shouldn't use the term "resource" to describe the land's longterm use in the OCP. "Resource" is only the broad designation covering about 500 acres of woodland. Specific parcels, such as this one, have tighter definitions and objectives. It has been identified as future public parkland in the OCP for about 50 years, it has been given a name ( Miami Slough
Woodlands) and it is top of the list for new park creation. It is also misleading to claim that Harrison needs more townhouses. If we do, there is about 40 acres of suitable land (800 units?) which needs to be in-filled before sprawl is allowed into the woodlands. Kingma should use that first. Affordable housing is always present, particularly in South Harrison. Sacrificing an important future park for housing might work if the community was providing subsidised housing. This scheme will provide no such thing.
It a maximum-profit project for Kingma with about an extra $2,600,000 donated to him by council through simply rezoning the land. This also cheats other investors and landowners out of their land value by allowing Kingma to buy cheap, unusable land at $3,000 per acre instead of existing housing land which is properly zoned and serviced. He should be paying either fair market value for land or paying Harrison Village the full value of his rezoning, ie. $2,600,000 for the increase in land value which he is receiving. John Allen
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In the bowl of an electric mixer beat together the shortening, butter & sugar until smooth. Add the molasses & egg & mix until blended. In another bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, ground spices & salt. Add to the wet ingredients until blended. Cover & chill in the bowl for 1-6 hours. When ready to bake preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease two baking sheets. Roll 1 1/2 inch balls of dough between to palms of your hands & roll in sugar. Place cookies 1 inch apart on baking sheets. Bake until cracks still look a little wet about about 10 minutes. Remove from oven & allow cookies to cool on the pan for a few minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze.
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Dan Hare returns for Twilight Series Popular concert series continues in Agassiz Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
The Pioneer Park Twilight Concert kicked off on Wednesday night with a performance by Debbie Bergeron and Jeff Bowman. And next Wednesday,
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the community is invited out to the second free show in the summer series â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an acoustical set by Dan Hare. The Surrey-based musician took part in the series two years ago and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happy to be returning. As a member of the popular band March Hare, getting out to do solo shows is a nice break. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music is my love,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just something Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done all my life.â&#x20AC;? At the Twilight Concert, Hare will play music from the likes of James Taylor, Jim Croce, John Denver and Gordon Lightfoot. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also be bringing along a book he penned a few years ago, called Regrets, Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Had a Few. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I interviewed all of these people, from the age of 65 to 100 and asked them what they would do differently, what they would change,â&#x20AC;? he said. But before he gets to Agassiz (July 25, 6:30 p.m.) heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be on stage at the BC Summer Games opening ceremony. The
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March Hare Band will be playing live as part of the opening ceremonies. After that, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll head to Sturgis North. The group has been together since 1998, and all the members work at their music full time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a good run and people know us and
like us,â&#x20AC;? he said. To learn more about Dan Hare, visit him online www.dawnhazemusic.com. The Pioneer Park Twilight Concert Series is presented by the District of Kent Community Services Department, and sponsored by the
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Our club has also been busy with a recent fundraiser, held at the historic Kilby Site and Museum. We brought several animals to show, including a dairy calf, some sheep, chickens and a miniature pig. Thanks to everyone at Kilby, and to all the families who came out to support us. The Agassiz Rainbow 4H club recently had a practice showman-
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Summer and arts festival an irresistible combination
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You can’t have one without the other Summer arrived overnight and so did the Festival. The two events are made for each other, a perfect fit. Even if you are away from the beach you can feel it — the lively vibes of the Festival become part of the warm air, wrapping themselves around our village. On the first day of the Festival I went with my daughter and her husband to the Art Market along the beach. It was bigger and better than ever and the amount of people was astonishing. I do not think that there was an Art Market put up by the Festival ever before with more tents and vendors and as always, there was a great variety of interesting things tempting us. On we went to the Spirit Plaza and the outdoor stage, the heart of it all. Again, I think that there were more people than I can remember from before sitting on the lawn, listening to a variety of music performed by different entertainers throughout the afternoon. I looked for a shady place to sit down and — how lucky can you get — one of the benches in the Plaza had just been vacated. It was a perfect spot, overlooking
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Harrison Happenings the intersection of the Esplanade and Hot Springs Road and it suddenly hit me — our Village surely has grown up. Gone was the traffic chaos of yesteryear. Though some cars had to go around twice to find a parking spot, there was no congestion to speak of. The Festival’s own souvenir table, my favorite one, was right in the middle of the Plaza and I could not help but buy some funny “worry dolls” to put on the key chains of my grand-children. The “movers and shakers” of the Festival were there, making sure everything went smoothly and without mishaps. One can only imagine the amount of work involved to get an event like this going. There was Phyllis, carrying two large items under her arms, only to set them down for a min-
ute to sign something in passing. And there were Ed and Kevin and many of the new Festival volunteers: Elizabeth, Frank, Geoff, Gail, our newly “minted” Councillor, John Buckley and his wife, Karen. I wasn’t surprised: I think Harrison entices its citizens, not only to participate in whatever happens, but also to take care of it! On we went to the Resort Hotel patio for a well deserved beer. While sitting there, we watched two ambulances and a fire truck arriving. Something must have happened, a reminder to beware of too much sun or heat, especially since this year nature did not give us much time to adjust. When you read this article, the Harrison Festival of the Arts will be over for another year, but it left me with a strong feeling of thankfulness towards Phyllis and Ed Stenson, as well as all other members of the Festival Family, for bringing this beautiful event to Harrison Hot Springs year after year without fail! I cannot picture life in our Village without the Festival of the Arts as much as I cannot think of a year without summer! • See page 12 for photos from this year’s Festival of the Arts.
Arson destroyed Hardy sawmill in '62 50 Years Ago, 1962 • Fred Hardy’s sawmill at Harrison Hot Springs was completely destroyed by fire. On the same day Les McPherson’s barn was set on fire but put out, fire-starting materials were found near a bunker silo at Ken McRae’s farm, and more evidence of fire starting was found beside Hendrick Jonker’s barn. Arson was suspected. • A small house owned by Vic Kelley was destroyed by fire, and two minor fires occurred at Watkin’s Sawmill and a stump on Harrison Lake’s Thunderbird beachfront. The latter was thought to have been started by picnickers. • In soccer, the Harrison Hot Springs Copper Room team beat the Kitchen squad with a 2-0 victory in the first of their annual two-game challenge. Joe Horvath scored the first goal over
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Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail aknipfel@designroofing.ca Visit: www.designroofing.ca
Respected local Mechanical Contractor requires Plumbing & Heating Foreman, Journeyman & Apprentices for all aspects of Commercial Institutional Mechanical work (New Construction). Previous experience an asset. Team Environment. Long Term Opportunity. Competitive Wages, & Excellent Benefits. Fax: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: mike@dualmechanical.com
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General Repairs & Data Recovery, Trojan’s & Viruses removed. Same day service on all drop offs. Drop by 6438 Lougheed Hwy. (Corner of 7 & 9) 604-796-0538
Offering Great Benefits Including: Company Vehicle, Paid Travel, Support Crews, Top Wages, Health/Dental, Pension & Company Uniforms. Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofing practices and follow WCB regulations.
COMPUTER SERVICES
Rick’s Computer Services
COMMERCIAL ROOF FOREMAN
$28.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience. Commercial roofing co. hiring lead roofers with extensive exp. in commercial roofing, including: two - ply torch, single ply, sloped and metal.
Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Exterior Projects. Master Painters able, Efficient & Quality Paint.
NUTRITION/DIET
Your Community, Your Classifi eds. www.bcclassified.com
PLUMBING & HEATING • Foreman • Journeyman • Apprentices
Super Save is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity.
UPSTAIRS 604.491.7777 | 6011 Holly Road
Hairdressing
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This is creating MILLIONAIRES! Earn $30,000 to $50,000+ weekly with ABSOLUTE proof. This is real! Call 1-800-887-1897 (24 hrs.) This is a serious life changer!
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AUTOMOTIVE SALES PERSON. Training will be provided. High volume new and used vehicle dealer in Hope, BC. The successful applicant will be customer driven, highly motivated and professional. Please fax or email resumes to: Jane Monette Gardner Chev Buick GMC Ltd. Fax: 604-869-5981 email: info@gardnergm.com
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ANSWERS
OBITUARIES
July 20, 2012
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Friday, July 20, 2012 Agassiz Harrison Hope Observer 15 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
DISPOSAL BINS Residential & Commercial Services
• Portable Toilets • Fencing • Containers • Waste Management • Storage
We Recycle! GO GREEN! www.EconPro.com 604-882-2733
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread
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SUNDECKS
PETS 456
FEED & HAY
Cariboo good quality hay 100700 lb. rounds; 5000-square bales. Call (250)991-9137
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PETS
REAL ESTATE ACREAGE
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20 Acres - Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure. 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE
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
Chilliwack restaurant for lease/sale, licensed. 20 years of established clientele. Price reduced - owner motivated! 604-799-5509
P/B Choc. lab puppies, 5M, 6F, born June 27, CKC reg. vet✓ $750. 604-217-6551 or 604-825-1730
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533
FERTILIZERS
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
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FRUIT & VEGETABLES
RASPBERRIES Greenvale Farms Take 264 St exit off Hwy #1 & follow yellow signs (6030 248 Street, Aldergrove)
OPEN Mon.- Sun. 8am to 6pm 604-856-3626 / 604-855-9351
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
TRANSPORTATION 810
AUTO FINANCING
627
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422
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MORTGAGES
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1997 CITATION 5th wheel, 27.5’ with pop out. Good condition, $6000 604-860-5225/604-869-6159 1998 Immaculate SLUMBER QUEEN Adventure-8 ft camper, queen bed, sink, 3 burner stove, flush toilet, pull down table for 2nd bed. Furnace, 3-way fridge also comes with propane tank, rear steps, 12 v electrical cord. Ext. mirrors. Fits half ton truck. $6300: Call Tom after 6pm Mission (604)8264647
TRANSPORTATION 806
ANTIQUES/CLASSICS
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
1956 GMC step side half ton, all original, numbers matching, frame off restoration. Minter Gardens winner! call Neil for full details $27,500. 604-7034400
2007 5th WHEEL. Fleetwood Advantage, 36’, rear kitchen, 3 slides. $25,000. obo. 604-3021277 or 1-604-259-8770.
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
2007 HARLEY SPORTSTER, factory custom, 74 cube (1200) big bore by Denco Cycle, Bassani pipe, Windshield, sissy bar, leather bags. 27,000Km, one old guy owner, $7,450 obo. Phone (604)817-1945
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TREE SERVICES
Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD
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MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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MISC. FOR SALE
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix SE, wht, V6, 4dr, alum mags, 109,km, loaded, leather, $5500. (604)858-2251
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
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UNDER $100
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
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OTHER AREAS
FREE BROCHURE - Kings County - ``Land of Orchards, Vineyards & Tides’’ - Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Start Business! Toll-Free 1.888.865.4647 www.kingsrda.ca
RENTALS
LAWN MOWERS - electric $30, gas $50+, even a nicely running, self propelled mower, push type reel mower & hedge trimmers 604-796-6661 or 604-793-7714 NEW: Bricks 50¢, 2 x 8 x 14s $7, USED: 6' - 8' windows, 4X4 skylights, alum. storm screen doors $15, and more! 604-796-6661
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APARTMENT/CONDO
AGASSIZ: $625 1 bdrm, Mt. Cheam views, updated suite, elevator, new laundry facilities, storage locker, parking & walk to downtown Agassiz amenities. Discount for seniors & pet friendly. 604-367-8737.
AGASSIZ
T. Marlowe Manor Spacious 1 bdrm available now.
Ask about our seniors discount. Pets upon prior approval.
604-796-8760
Used outboard motor tanks - for most models, from $20. Pet crates & carriers, S, M, & L, $10-$30. Dog runs cheap 604-796-6661 or 604-793-7714
ROOFING SUPPLIES Used galvanized roofing 6'-12' at $7-$15 per sheet (limited amount), lower grade for fence etc. - very cheap 604-793-7714 or 604-793-7714
Nice black planting pots (lg. & XL)
BOAT
TRAILER
$1 - $4, Fibreglass pallets $5, wheelbarrows $10 & up, 5' fence posts $2.50(pointed) 604-796-6661 (12" tires), needs paint, carries 12' - 16' aluminum boat $100, small old travel trailer cheap or free 604-796-6661 or 604-793-7714
CARS - DOMESTIC
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GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALE - SAT. 21st. 7312 Prasmount, Agassiz. 9:00am -1:00pm. Clothes, fabric, linens, HP printer, boogie boards, books, kitchenware, toys, medicine cabinet, etc. etc. etc. Lots of stuff!!! Harrison Hot Springs
TRUCKS & VANS
2006 CHRYSLER 300, 4 door, loaded, 77,000K, fresh AirCare, $11,900 obo. Call 604-780-8404
TRUCKS THIS WEEK:
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!
2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026
2007 CORVETTE, black, $38,900. obo, standard, fully loaded, electric doors. (604)580-8000
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2001 AUDI A4 QUAPPRO - 2.8L, V-6, auto, blk. on blk. local, 109k, fully loaded, sun roof, immaculate in /out $7995 Must See!604-312-7415
“ WANTED “
Unwanted Cars, Trucks and Equipment. Will Pay Cash. Phone (604)792-7092
2001 Ford Focus, dark blue, 200,k, runs great, great commuter, auto, $2200 obo. (604)701-9086 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5300 obo 604-780-8404
The Scrapper
2006 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS V6 1owner, no accid, loaded, $10,750 100K. Super clean! 778-574-7991 2006 Nissan 350Z, black, 45,000 miles, 6 speed, mint condition. $16,000. Dwayne 604-991-1900 2010 MAZDA 3 GT- FUN SUMMER SPORT CAR. Leather, sun roof, 4 dr. hatch, local, no accident, 5 spd. $16,495. Super sleek 604.312.7415
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MOTORCYCLES
1989 HONDA Goldwing 6 cylinder, 1 owner touring motorcycle. Wineberry red color. Complete with CB & AM/FM radio, inter-electronic radio, “His & Her’s” helmets, jackets, gloves, boots, chaps. Used for “touring” purposes only. Always garaged when not in use. 604-852-9529 1997 1400cc Suzuki Intruder, 607km, heated storage, new battery, lots of chrome, good tires, well cared for. Must sell due to illness. Asking $2999 obo. (604)846-8387 2009 SUZUKI GSXR 750, black, mint cond. 5,000K, with helmet, $8500obo.Must See! 778-891-4501
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2002 KIA RIO RX-V 4dr auto, hatch back st#245 $2400 1995 HONDA ACCORD 4dr sdn, auto, fully loaded ST#247 $2495 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr sdn auto ST#242 $2500 1998 HONDA ACCORD 4dr auto leather sdn ST#215 $2900 2000 DODGE NEON 4DR auto sunroof, runs good ST#147 $2995 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto st#195 $2995 2002 FORD WINDSTAR sport 7 pass auto Aircare ST#108 $3495 2002 CHEV CAVALIER 4dr auto sdn st#208 $3995 1999 HONDA ODYSSEY 7 Pgr van, auto, Aircare fully loaded ST#259 $4500 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4dr auto 4X4 runs good ST#221 $4900 2003 CADILLAC CTS 4dr sdn auto fully loaded ST#237 $4900 2002 BUICK GRANDVIEW 7 pass auto ST#214 $5900 2006 DODGE MAGNUM 4dr wagon auto fully loaded ST#106 $6900
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
1989 CAMARO RS, V6, auto, Ttop, AirCrd, N/S lady driven, $1900. Phone (604)591-6918.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
PEARL DRUM SET, $800, 6 cymbals, 1 throne, 1 stool, double base pedal, in Hope. Call (604)869-7329
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WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in July, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.
ALL NEW Queen MATTRESS SET Still in Original Plastic! Must Sell. $150 - Call: 604-484-0379 Aluminum patio cover, NO HST Summer Sale. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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HOMES FOR RENT
SARDIS NICE CLEAN 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath home in excellent location. N/S N/P, Ref’s req’d. Suitable for small family. Avail August. 604-819-5121
1-800-910-6402
FURNITURE
RECREATIONAL/SALE
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS:
www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557
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TRANSPORTATION
HARRISON; 2 Bdrm, 2 bath condo, 1 block from beach. Avail Aug 1st. $900/mo incls hydro, gas & inste lndry. NS/NP. Call: (604)302-5163
Harrison, 3 bdrm, 2 baths, custom built, 12 yrs old, 5 appl, a/c, lg deck, appr @$364,000 for month of July $355,000. 1 (604)796-2390
South Hazelton BC, 5-acre Mountain view Farm, newly renovated 4-bdrm, 2.5/bath house, 2 greenhouses, large garden, 2.5 acres fenced, animal shelters. $200,000. Seller Motivated. 1 (250)842-7103
TRANSPORTATION
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2006 Ford Expedition XLT, 110,000 kms, lady driven, all services, leather, automatic, seats 8, full load. No accidents, pearl cashmere color. $16,000. Dwayne 604-991-1900
1997 CHEV PU EXT CAB 5 spd short box ST#229 $3995 1997 CHEV P/U EXT CAB 3 door auto fully loaded ST#256 $3,995 2005 FORD F250 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#125 $8,900 2006 GMC CREW CAB 4X4 auto long box full loaded ST#198 $9900 2007 FORD F150 reg cab V6 auto long box ST#205 $10,900 2005 GMC SLE CREW cab 4X4 auto diesel long box, loaded ST#218 $11,900 2001 FORD F350 Dually 4X4 crew cab XLT 7.3L pwrstrk diesel ST#130 $11,900 2008 FORD F150 REG CAB 4x4 auto long box ST#207 $11,900 2007 FORD RANGER 4X4 auto super cab st#193 $12,900 2006 CHEV LT CREW CAB auto Duramax diesel leather, loaded ST#217 $12,900 2005 FORD F250 CREW cab Lariat leather diesel 4X4 auto ST#246 $13,900 2005 CHEV 2500 HD LS crew cab Duramax diesel leather 4X4 auto ST#190 $16,900 2006 FORD F350 CREW CAB Lariat leather 4X4 auto diesel ST#164 $17,995 2005 FORD F350 King Ranch crew cab, diesel 4X4 autoshrt box st#251 $20,900
33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038
604-855-0666
www.keytrackautosales.com
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TRUCKS & VANS
1995 SAFARI 7 pass van, all whl drive, 199K, AirCared, 2nd owner, good cond, $2600. (604)430-3556 1996 FORD RANGER, ext. cab, 2 whl. drive, auto, ArCrd, 3LV6, canopy, CD, $2500. obo 604-812-1278 2000 DURANGO 4X4, loaded, seats 7, AirCrd, exc. cond. $4500 obo. Call 604-780-8404
RECREATIONAL/SALE
GARAGE SALE 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
July 21 & 22 862 Hope Place Lawnmowers, chop saw, Sears Free Spirit Treadmill, lath & accessories, weed eaters and lots of other household items. No early birds please!
2003 CHEV SUBURBAN Z71, black, rebuilt trans. w/warranty, used eng. new B.J. & brakes. Inspected $8400obo 604-826-0519 1984 GMC FRONTIER 21ft. Fully self contained, 147K. Sleeps 6. $6,200. obo.
604-859-6705 1993 PINNACLE CLASS A 30.5 motor home, many extras $15,000 (604)820-8459 604-557-8459 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 2003 Nash 24’ 5th whl, fully equip., no leaks or rot, slps 6, must see, $9200. (604)858-0904/366-2635 2007 HOLIDAY RAMBLER, M/H A class, diesel, 5spd tran, push button shift, 2 slides, 14,300 km, 1 owner, $95,000. Call (604)869-2022
2004 FORD WINDSTAR, 4 dr, fully loaded, AirCrd, looks new, asking $2500 obo. Phone 604-504-0932. 2005 Jeep Liberty, trail rated, 1 owner, loaded, maintained, can list updates/options. (604)819-2710
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
2005 NASH 22 FOOT TRAILER 4 season, AC, MW, fully equipped with extras $9,500 604-796-3938
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PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE District of Kent Farm Home Plate Bylaw The District of Kent Agricultural Area Plan identiďŹ es the need for a Farm Home Plate Bylaw to prevent the loss of valuable agricultural land by restricting the construction of large estate homes within the Agricultural Land Reserve and by ensuring residences are built in a location that maintains the agricultural potential of the land. Purpose: The purpose of this event is to provide the public with an opportunity to learn more about Farm Home Plates and to take part in the emerging directions and framework of the Farm Home Plate Bylaw. This is also your opportunity to share your input on this issue. Agenda: There will be two (2) brief presentations providing an overview of the Draft Farm Home Plate Bylaw at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Each presentation will be followed by a question and answer period and District of Kent representatives will also be available to answer questions on a oneon-one basis. Please feel free to attend either presentation or just come in to talk with one of the District of Kent representatives. When: Monday, July 30, 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 p.m. Where: Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall - 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz. For members of the public who are unable to attend; you can view the presentation on the District of Kent website: www.district.kent.bc.ca after July 30, 2012. Contact: Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services The Corporation of the District of Kent 7170 Cheam Avenue Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 Phone: (604) 796-2235 | Fax: (604) 796-9854
RECREATION AT A GLANCE FITNESS / ACTIVITY CENTRE Summer Fun Spot The place to go when there is nothing to do! Active, creative, imaginative and fun! Until August 16! 11:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 p.m. Monday/Wednesday Pioneer Park, Tuesday/Thursday Centennial Park by the Fitness / Activity Centre This FREE program runs Rain or Shine! All ages welcome. (Under 6 years old must be accompanied by a parent) Concert Series Begins! The Agassiz Harrison Lions Club, Agassiz Harrison Observer, Prospera Credit Union and the District of Kent is pleased to offer our Pioneer Park Twilight Concert Series each Wednesday beginning July 18 at 6:30 p.m. in Pioneer Park. Debbie Bergeron is ďŹ rst on the line up for the summer. Bring your lawnchair or blanket and enjoy the show. Watch the Observer for information on each upcoming performance. Our Fitness / Activity Centre Anniversary Pass Sale is being offered between July 30 and August 5. Purchase a 3, 6 or 12 Month Membership during this time and save 20%! The Fitness / Activity Centre is Open BC Day Monday, Aug 6 8:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:00 p.m.
2012 PROPERTY TAXES Please be advised that the payment deadline for 2012 property taxes has now passed. An initial 1% late penalty has been applied to unpaid taxes. SECOND PENALTY: 9% PENALTY WILL BE APPLIED AFTER 4:30 P.M. TUESDAY JULY 31, 2012 Eligible homeowners must complete and submit home owner grant applications at our ofďŹ ce as any unclaimed homeowner grant portions are subject to penalties. Homeowner grants should be claimed whether taxes are paid or not, and will apply to current taxes only. If your tax payment is arranged through a ďŹ nancial institution, they cannot claim the grant on your behalf. The property owner must administer their own homeowner grant.
MOSQUITO CONTROL District of Kent - As you are aware, we are expecting high water in the Fraser River system this year. The Fraser Valley Regional District is working hard to bring the population of mosquitoes to a tolerable level, but it is likely that we will see more than average mosquitoes this year due to high water. Mosquito Control Information West Nile Virus Information Mosquito Invasion News Article For more information, please contact the Mosquito Control Hotline at: 1-888-733-2333 or send an e-mail at mosquitoes@fvrd.bc.ca.
Upcoming Council Meeting: Monday, July 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
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