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Annual Food Cycle Tour wants patrons to rediscover regional cooking Adrian MacNair BLACK PRESS

The Slow Food Cycle Tour in Agassiz on July 28 is a leisurely self-guided bicycle ride around a 25-kilometre flat route, visiting farms and meeting farmers.

The tour is a part of Slow Food Vancouver and the Slow Food International Movement, which according to its manifesto seeks to "rediscover the flavours and savours

of regional cooking." The concept is that under the rise of industrial civilization, fast foods have created significant environmental and even sociocultural problems.

Agassiz has been running a similar circuit for about eight years now called the Circle Farm Tour, a year-round road map that directs drivers to a variety of specialty farmgate vendors, open air markets, and charming eateries.

The idea originated with slow food advocate Philip Wouda seven years ago while working for the district of Kent. Wouda's parents just opened up the Tasty Chicken Farm on Ashton Road in Agassiz last year and this will be their first year on the cycle tour.

"I've been watching people go by and they always stop in front of my place," said Hoa Wouda.

Hoa is from Vietnam and said

she decided to start a chicken farm because in her 33 years in Canada she'd never tasted chicken as good as the ones she'd eaten as a child.

"I came when I was 15, so I was quite used to eating fresh food.

Coming to Canada was quite a culture shock," she said, adding slow food is essentially Asian cuisine.

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Sardis man killed in logging truck crash A 43-year-old Sardis man was killed in a logging truck accident last Thursday.

The BC Coroners

Service identified the logging truck driver Friday as Steven James Reid.

"Mr. Reid was the sole

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kilometres east of Harrison Lake," coroner Barb McLintock said in a news release.

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"I like to chew my food, I like to savour it. The chicken you buy in the store is too soft so you can't really savour it."

Robert Reyerse, executive director of Harrison Tourism, said the adoption of a second food event like the Agassiz Cycle Tour was a natural progression toward more ecological sustainability.

"They really want to combine people exploring local food with them getting out of their cars and onto their bikes," he said, adding it's a great way for local farmers to offer their produce and provide tours.

Reyerse said last year's turnout was the largest yet, with an estimated 800 riders doing the circuit. Although the event is usually in August, it's moved to the last week of July this year to ensure the Fraser Valley's notoriously unreliable weather is likely to be

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This year, Touism Harrison is offering a shopping shuttle service for those who sign up with the tour.

They collect riders' purchases from the farms and bring them back to the registration area to pick up.

Reyerse said that although biking is a great way to visit the farms, it's sometimes awkward to take away the cumbersome foods on a bicycle, so this gives people an option to cycle around and place orders.

Proceeds from registering with the tour goes to the Terra Madre 2012 Fund, which will help pay for local farmers to attend this four-day international organic farmers event in Turin, Italy, in October.

For more information, including full descriptions of the farms and stops of interest, visit www. slowfoodvancouver.com.

For information on the yearround circle farm tour visit www. circlefarmtour.ca.

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The Fraser Valley Dragon Boat Club’s eighth annual Harrison Regatta was a huge success with 70 teams competing. The fastest mixed team, One West from False Creek, took home the gold with a time of 1:56.

The Dralions from Kelowna took the women’s gold with a time of 2:27. The home teams from Fraser Valley Dragon Boat Club all fared well against a competitive field. The Mavericks placed 10th overall out of 49 mixed teams while the club’s newest team, Wrecking Crew, took home a bronze medal in the ‘B’ division final with their incredible teamwork.

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Sub-regional transit agreement gets go-ahead

by Adrian MacNair BLACK PRESS

Council for the District of Kent has approved handing over control of a sub-regional transit partnership with Harrison Hot Springs, Chilliwack, and Electoral Area “D� to the Fraser Valley Regional District.

The District of Kent has managed this partnership since the inception of the Agassiz-Harrison route in 1999 in conjunction with funding from BC Transit. The route currently runs seven days per week, 11 times each day, servicing the sub-regional needs of residents for health, education, and business purposes.

Kent mayor John Van Laerhoven said the agreement makes sense because it means regional services are administered by the regional district. “Agassiz took it on a good number of years ago to establish this service because we wanted people to be able to get from Agassiz and Harrison to Chilliwack and back,� he said.

The change isn’t expected to impact the budget, since the proposed funding formula is consistent with the 2010 formula that would see Kent pay 36 per cent

($64,000), Harrison pay 32 per cent ($57,600), Chilliwack pay 25 per cent ($45,000), and Electoral Area “D� residents pay seven per cent ($12,600).

Under BC Transit’s Master Plan it envisions this route expanding into Seabird Island and the District of Hope, with long-term plans — 20 years or more — to service Mission and Abbotsford as well.

Kerry Hilts, director of community recreation and parks for the District of Kent, said that’s particularly important for those who want to access the West Coast Express, which provides sub-regional transit between Mission, Lower Mainland communities, and downtown Vancouver.

Service hours for the AgassizHarrison route were doubled in 2010 which currently meets the basic needs of the community, but there’s room for improvement in terms of expanding into more evening and weekend service, said Hilts.

Van Laerhoven said he’s heard complaints about the lack of reliable transit between larger communities like Chilliwack and Abbotsford, meaning students in Chilliwack and Agassiz have to

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rely on the car to get to Abbotsford’s University of the Fraser Valley campus. “Obviously that sub-regional service will grow. Demand will drive more service as time goes on and connectivity between the big centres,� he said.

Harrison mayor Leo Facio said their community has already approved the partnership, acknowledging the large percentage of residents in Harrison and Agassiz who already use the bus. “We’re very pleased that we do have some more bus service in the community which helps our students getting to the university and our folks getting to some shopping in Chilliwack or getting to the Greyhound bus depot,� he said.

Discussions between District of Kent staff and the FVRD began in 2011 to develop a sub-regional agreement, with three meetings taking place in early 2012 to hammer out details of the governance model. Staff further recommended handing over financial management to the FVRD in a July 17 report to council citing difficulty getting consensus on financial matters affecting regional partners that was proving “challenging and time consuming.�

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“It doesn’t matter what that number is if we don’t have adequate environmental protection.”

B.C. wants Ottawa to insist industry provide a bigger marine spill response – up from the current 70,000 barrel capacity to something closer to the 300,000 barrel spill response mandated by Alaska. (Spills larger than the

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The B.C. government is demanding extensive pipeline and coastal tanker safeguards as well as a bigger share of cash benefits for the province and First Nations as preconditions for considering any new oil pipeline.

The announcement applies not just to Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline proposal across northern B.C. to Kitimat but also to the proposed twinning of Kinder Morgan’s existing Trans Mountain pipeline that diagonals southwest through B.C. and runs through the Lower Mainland to a Burnaby terminal.

“This isn’t tacit approval of the project,” Environment Minister Terry Lake said Monday, referring to Northern Gateway, which is further in the review process.

“These are the minimum conditions we require in order to consider support.”

Both projects would greatly increase the ability of oil companies to export crude oil through B.C. and via tanker to Asia, reducing reliance on the U.S. market.

The provincial government has found itself caught between a public deeply concerned about spill risks and enormous pressure from Alberta and the federal government to allow a new westward outlet for Canadian oil.

“We want a fair share of the benefits in order to be considered partners in a project like this,” Lake said. “Given that British Columbia would shoulder 100 per cent of the marine risk and a significant portion of the land-based risk we don’t feel the current approach to sharing these benefits is appropriate.”

He did not spell out B.C.’s price on royalty sharing, but said that would rest on discussions between Premier Christy Clark and the

billion in Canada, according to the province’s findings, while the equivalent U.S. fund is approaching $4 billion.

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Mary Polak said B.C.’s insistence on greater aboriginal participation and compliance with their rights does not extend to a First Nations veto over new pipelines.

Lake said B.C. can’t simply make a yes-or-no decision on a project like Enbridge right now because the federal National Energy Board review is still unfolding and the project is evolving along the way.

He noted Enbridge last week committed to up to $500 million in further safety upgrades to Northern Gateway – including thicker pipe walls than previously proposed as well as more round-the-clock spill monitoring staff along the route.

That move followed a damning U.S. report on the company’s 2010 spill in Michigan.

B.C.’s five preconditions are successful completion of the federal environmental review; a world-leading marine oil spill prevention, response and recovery system; world-leading land spill prevention and response measures; the addressing of aboriginal and treaty rights, including First Nation participation and benefits; and a “fair share” of the fiscal and economic benefits of a proposed heavy oil project that reflects the elevated risk to B.C. There are doubts as to whether B.C. could block a federally approved pipeline if it wants to.

Lake noted that even then Enbridge would require dozens of provincial regulatory approvals, which he said would be carefully considered.

“We want a fair share of the benefits in order to be considered partners in a project like this.”

Terry Lake local response threshold trigger mutual aid agreements with neighbouring states.)

The government also notes Alaska requires cleanup crews reach a spill site within 72 hours, while Canada’s current 72-hour rule also allows travel time to reach a site, potentially adding days to a response.

The province also envisions a levy charged on each barrel of oil shipped that would – as is done in Washington State – help fund cleanup responses.

A land-based industry spill response co-op will also be proposed, similar to the Western Canada Marine Response Corp. that’s charged with offshore response.

Ship owner insurance and industry funding available for a spill response totals $1.3

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NDP leader Adrian Dix, who has vowed to pursue a legal strategy to block the Enbridge project, said his party will continue to oppose it – no matter what deal might be struck to steer benefits to B.C. or reduce risks.

“We remain serene and determined to take steps to oppose this pipeline, which we don’t see as being in British Columbia’s interests,” he said.

B.C. is just 10 months away from a provincial election that could elect the NDP, which opposes Northern Gateway under any circumstances but has yet to define a position on the Trans Mountain expansion.

Dix said Northern Gateway is a nonstarter because it would require consenting to oil tanker traffic on the north coast.

Dix also accused the government of belatedly trying to catch up to public opposition after it ceded jurisdiction for the environmental review process to Ottawa and then failed to intervene earlier in the Northern Gateway review when it could have still tabled evidence.

“They gave up our jurisdiction, they missed the deadline for evidence,” Dix said.

“Now having been pressured by us but mostly by tens of thousands of people – business groups, environmental groups and First Nations – and they feel they have to take some step to show they’re defending British Columbians’ interest.”

The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Grand Chief Stewart Phillip said most First Nations remain deeply opposed to the Enbridge pipeline for environmental reasons.

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Agassiz Fire Rescue worked to free a Chilliwack woman from her car after she collided with a semi trailer on Tuesday.

Chilliwack woman injured in collision with semi truck A 60-year-old Chilliwack woman is in critical condition after her car collided with a semi trailer on Tuesday afternoon near Agassiz.

At 1:20 p.m., Fraser Valley Traffic Services and Agassiz RCMP officers responded to the report of a vehicle collision on Highway 7, approximately five kilometres east of Agassiz.

A 2010 Hyundai Sonata had been travelling west when it crossed the centre line into the oncoming eastbound lane.

A 2008 Peterbilt semi trailer was travelling east, and the 66-year-old driver from Abbotsford saw the Hyundai move into his lane.

He attempted to avoid a collision by steering his vehicle onto the south shoulder of the road.

The car clipped the driver’s side of the semi and came to a stop in the north ditch.

The driver of the Hyundai was extracted from her vehicle by the Agassiz and Seabird Island Fire Rescue Departments. She was

then transported to Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster by air ambulance.

Police say that weather, road conditions, speed and the mechanical condition of the vehicles do not appear to have contributed to the crash. Driver inattention has not been ruled out.

Witnesses to this collision who have not spoken to the police are asked to contact lead investigator Const. Troy Collins of the Fraser Valley Traffic Services at 604702-4039.

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Opinion Pensions are disgraceful

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Do you think new drivers should have their vehicle taken away for a first-time racing offense?

Who says it doesn’t pay to be a politician? With the B.C. Liberals in a freefall and the provincial election 10 months away, a number of MLAs have decided to leave politics.

Much is made by some about the sacrifices made by politicians, of the time spent away from family, of the decision to take a break from their career passion – all to serve the public good. While it is always admirable to see men and women take an active part in the democratic process, make no mistake – it is a decision that often pays dividends far beyond anything a working stiff will ever realize.

Surrey-Tynehead MLA Dave Hayer is one of the latest B.C. Liberals to decide against seeking re-election next year. According to Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation (CTF) figures, Hayer’s 12 years in office will give him an annual pension that will start at $47,600 when he turns 65 and climb to $62,900 when he turns 80.

The CTF estimates Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Kevin Krueger will enjoy an annual pension of $87,700 when he turns 65, rising to $115,700 when he turns 80. The MLA pension plan is indeed gold-plated as taxpayers chip in $4 for every dollar the MLA contributes.

The B.C. Liberals, under then-leader Gordon Campbell, campaigned in the 1996 election against exorbitant pension plans. The NDP won and implemented a reasonable plan, in which taxpayers match every dollar the MLA contributed. In 2007, however, Campbell reversed his position and brought back a ridiculously rich pension, even allowing MLAs to buy back years lost.

Political pension plans are a disgrace and do nothing to counter the perception (which is reality) that entering the political arena is the path to setting yourself up for life.

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LAST WEEK WE ASKED:

Will you be traveling out of B.C. on vacation this summer?

Here’s how you responded:

Yes 44% No 56%

Opposition coalition represents majority GUEST COLUMN Frank Bucholtz There is a great deal of talk, particularly among BC Liberal supporters, about rebuilding the coalition of what is often called “the free enterprise vote.”

They are correct that it takes a coalition to keep the NDP out of office. Recent polls show the NDP with 45 to 50 per cent support, which will give the party a huge majority in the next election, should those numbers hold. B.C. has had what in effect are free enterprise coalition governments since 1941, except when the coalitions fell apart.

The one notable exception was in 1952, when Social Credit came to power with 19 seats in

a minority government. The only reason it was elected was the presence of the transferable ballot, which the former coalition partners (Liberals and Conservatives) agreed on before exiting from an arrangement both were unhappy about. It didn’t help them – it did lead to the beginning of a Social Credit dynasty.

Social Credit was the coalition vehicle from 1952 until 1991, but in 1972, it was challenged by rejuvenated Liberal and Conservative parties, with young, telegenic leaders who were a contrast to 72-year-old W.A.C. Bennett. The NDP won with the four-way split of votes.

Grace McCarthy and the Majority Movement put Social Credit back together again, and it stayed that way until

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Bill Vander Zalm’s troubles caused many supporters to look elsewhere. In 1991, they went to the Liberals, who won 17 seats with a minimalist campaign.

That made them the coalition party of choice, but it took a while. In 1996, the remnant of

“The free enterprise coalition has a very slim chance to win the 2013 election...” the Socreds was known as the BC Reform Party and its share of the vote meant the NDP won a second term, under Glen Clark.

The free enterprise coalition has a very slim chance to win the 2013 election, but only if all the following happen:

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1. Christy Clark resigns ASAP. She simply can’t bring the coalition together; 2. All senior cabinet ministers closely identified with the Gordon Campbell government indicate they won’t run again.

This includes local MLAs Rich Coleman and Mary Polak, as well as Mike de Jong, Shirley Bond, Kevin Falcon, George Abbott and ex-minister Colin Hansen. It does not include Blair Lekstrom, the only Liberal MLA to take the correct stance on the HST. He resigned from cabinet and caucus because the cabinet wouldn’t agree to do more consultation. He is a man of principle; 3. A truly neutral third party, respected by all sides (and not part of the downtown Vancouver business community) negotiates

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with John Cummins and the Conservatives; 4. As a result, there is a merger agreement between the two parties and an open leadership race, with ongoing financial disclosures (during, not after the campaign) for all candidates.

In addition, there must be no mass member sign-ups, agreed to in writing by all leadership candidates; 5. The new leader must have a clean track record and an ability to bring people together. She or he calls an inquiry into BC Rail; calls off liquor privatization; stops Hydro, MSP and ICBC rate hikes and opposes the Enbridge pipeline.

That could give the coalition a ghost of a chance.

Frank Bucholtz is the editor of the Langley Times.

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Mailbag

Retiring in style

More education needed on OCP changes Today’s publication (July 20, 2012) displayed the results of last week's question about use of designated parkland for a townhouse complex: Yes 57%, No 43%.

The adjacent page contained a very well-written and researched rebuttal to the result of that question.

It does seem to suggest the need for the education of Harrison residents (especially like ourselves who are new to the area) in order for them to know what exactly is being given away.

I am not implying that something underhand is being attempted here, rather that historic, and legal, documents be thoroughly researched prior to attempting to forge a new agreement which may oppose such aims. With the ever more persuasive arguments of "The Green Brigade," it surely is incumbent upon us to use land appropriate and available for housing prior to removing land designated for parks, and therefore to the benefit of us all.

Brian Preston

A chance to age gracefully We would like to thank the Leijen and Leyen families for having the vision and tenacity to provide Glenwood, Logan Manor and Cheam Village to our community.

The properties look great, provide employment, but most importantly,

provide a beautiful place for Agassiz Harrison residents to age gracefully in their own community. They have also been able to welcome former residents back home.

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Gina Reimer (right) was sent off with well wishes from many community members at her retirement party earlier this month at Friendship House. Reimer retired from her role as the director of finance at Agassiz Harrison Community Services.

JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Agree with the government I strongly agree with the common sense position the provincial government is taking on the Northern Gateway Pipeline project.

Job creation and economic development are vital to our province’s future, but as it stands B.C. bears almost all of the environmental risk from the pipeline

project while receiving few of the monetary and other benefits.

Over a 30 year period, the Northern Gateway Pipeline is expected to generate $270 billion in revenue.

However, of the $81 billion in tax revenue the project would generate, BC would only receive a minor $6.7 billion share

or about $223 million per year. A single major oil spill on land or sea could easily cost the province that much or more in environmental cleanup, legal and other compensation costs which would leave us with no financial benefit at all.

Justina Harris

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Ariel, youngest daughter of King Triton, is dissatisfied with life in the sea. She longs to be with the humans above the surface, and is often caught in arguments with her father over those “barbaric fish-eaters”. She goes to meet Ursula, the Sea Witch, to strike a deal, but Ursula has bigger plans for this mermaid and her father.

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Disaster funding approved for victims of flood Provincial funds are being made available for those affected by recent flooding in the District of Kent.

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Prior to applying for DFA, all applicants should first check with their insurance agent to determine if their current insurance policy provides coverage for the resulting damage.

As part of the DFA qualification process, businesses, farmers and charitable/volunteer organizations will need to provide a letter from

their insurer indicating that they could not purchase insurance to cover these disaster-related losses.

Applications and guidelines for DFA are available at EMBC’s website at www.pep. bc.ca/dfa_claims/dfa. html, or paper copies may be picked up at the reception counter at the District of Kent Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz during regular business hours.

Completed applications will be accepted by email at PEP.funding@gov.bc.ca or by fax at 1-250-952-5542. The deadline date for EMBC to receive completed forms is Oct. 16, 2012.

Inmate passes away An inmate at Mountain Institution passed away last Friday.

Warren Robert Allen was found unresponsive in his cell. Correctional officers immediately performed CPR and an ambulance was called, but after being taken to the Chilliwack General Hospital, Allen was pronounced dead at 2:14 p.m.

At the time of his death, Allen, 54, was serving a sentence of three years and three months for sexual assault and distributing child pornography. His sentence had commenced on Jan. 20, 2012.

As in all cases where an individual dies while in custody, the police and coroner have been notified. in addition, the Correctional Service of Canada will review the circumstances surrounding the incident.

479 athletes and 86 coaches from the Fraser Valley (Zone 3) competed at the 2012 BC Summer Games.

Thank you to the coaches, officials, volunteers, and families who support these growing champions.

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Community When child is injured in car accident, special rules apply It can be terrifying when your child has been injured in a car accident.

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In order to start a lawsuit on behalf of a minor, an adult must be appointed as litigation guardian. This adult is responsible for instructing the lawyer and making decision on behalf of the child.

The litigation guardian is often a parent, but cannot be someone named as a defendant in the lawsuit. For example, if the child’s parent was driving and is being blamed for the accident, that parent would be named as a defendant in the lawsuit, and therefore unable to act as the litigation guardian. In that case, another family member or friend would need to be appointed to the role.

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Second grinder purchased for Malian women Machine used in production of shea butter helps communities in West African nation The twinning relationship between the women of Mali, West Africa and the women of Agassiz/ Harrison Hot Springs has deepened, as funds for a second grinder for use in their shea butter work were recently sent to Bamako, Mali.

Though the last few months have found the people of Mali experiencing a coup and an

eventual takeover of the northern tip of the country by rebel groups, these actions have not directly affected twinning partners in southern Mali. There is a feeling of uncertainty at present throughout the country but for the residents of Sanankoro Djitoumou in southern Mali where Teryia’s partners live, life as usu-

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The region, or as called in Mali the commune, is comprised of 27 villages, an area that is equal to the size of the District of Kent and the Village of Harrison Hot Springs.

The first grinder is situated in the main village in the commune, and women from neighbouring villages walk here daily with their baskets of nuts to use it. The grinder is in use constantly, and there are lineups all day long.

The women in the villages farthest away are unable to make the journey to the main village, so the communeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s women associations have now raised money on their own to contribute towards the cost of two more grinders.

These will be placed in areas that make it easier for all women to have the use of a grinder.

Since September 2011 when the first grinder was purchased, local residents in Agassiz/ Harrison again raised enough money to aid in the purchase of this second grinder for the women to use in their shea butter work. Grassroots fundraisers such as hosted dinners and proceeds from a local painting workshop were used to both awareness raise and fundraise.

Also, many individual donations were made in lieu of gifts to a friend or family member.

We give our thanks to the many people who have been generous over the past year in their

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Malian locals received money from women in Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs to purchase a grinder for shea butter last fall. That machine is in constant use, and funds have now been raised to purchase a second grinder.

contributions towards the purchase of these grinders!

We also give our thanks to Sekou Samake, originally from the commune and who

great care that the process is effective. Sekou, along with the help of Kariba Samake, chairman of Teryia twinning group in Sanakoro Djotoumou, oversees the

now lives and works in the city of Bamako. He oversees the grinder purchase with the Teryia twinning association along with the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s association and takes

set-up of the grinder in the commune.

We received word just last week that the two cameras and various school supplies a Teryia member sent have been received. This is a gift to the women, so that they will be able to document their shea butter work to share with all of us.

Malian women express their gratitude for help in obtaining these grinders as they save a great amount of time in the processing and help create a better end product that they can sell for more money. The women in the commune have said that above all else, producing a high quality shea butter is what can help them the most in obtaining a degree of autonomy, as well as helping their communities through the sale of the butter to markets. Making shea butter is an important part of the culture and being able to make the best shea butter they can is their goal. Owning their own grinders is an impossible purchase on their own and working with Canadian partners to this end, is good for all of us. There is a saying in Malian culture that has been shared with us: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The flight of several birds in unison makes noise.â&#x20AC;?

In future the local Teryia group hopes to share photos and communications with Observer readers. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; submitted by Teryia Members in Agassiz/ Harrison

Families encouraged to pen children's stories Story Time in the Park is once again running its summer writing contest, and there is still time to pick up a writing kit.

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The pleasure of reading cookbooks Reading cookbooks is a perfect holiday past-time.

It is a little bit like reading “Hello” magazines: you get to read and see all the things great chefts cook and the glamourous people eat, without having to cook and eat it yourself. And, once in a while they even give us good “ideas”!

I have a daughter who worked thirty years in the catering business and I also have many relatives and friends who, like myself, are greatly interested in al things food, cooking and eating.

As a result, we have a small library of about thirty cookbooks and a stack of gourmet magazines in our house and, just recently, I browsed through them again. They are all different: some read like travelogs, others like food history books. Then there are those which are more on the entertaining side (who did not love the TV show, “Cooking with Two Fat Ladies”?) while others take a serious attempt to teach the techniques of cutting, chopping, pureeing, steaming and other tricks of the trade.

I have never mastered some of these

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Harrison Happenings techniques so I do not feel any pressure to learn it now. However, I am still in awe to watch all those TV chefs cutting the onions, etc. and wish I could do it myself too!

When I had finished my browsing, I picked a few favorite books and put all the others away again. Which books did I like best?

One was written by an english chef, Sue Style, who divided her time for many years between Switzerland, England and Alsace. The book on hand is called, “A Taste of Alsace” and is a little bit of everything: entertaining, interesting and very knowledgeable about alsacian food.

The other one was the first cookbook written by our own well-known Vancouver chef and caterer, Susan Mendelson. It was her first cookbook, written in l980 and titled,

“Mama Never Cooked Like This”. By the looks of our copy, stained and marked, it was well used! There are newer ones written by Susan, but this perhaps is the one which taught many people, especially the younger folks, how to cook and cook healthy.

I should also say that it is vegetarian, which makes it especially interesting to me. Though I do eat meat occasionally, I prefer vegetarian cooking as long as it is done well. Mostly, though, I think that the days of bland and rather tasteless vegetarian foods are over.

And, I dare say, cooking vegetarian food can be even more interesting than sticking to the “tried and trusted”.

Looking through all these books I found one I wrote myself many years ago titled, “Eating-In with Family and Friends”. It contains recipes I collected from and for my family and friends, with little stories about them. Of course, all those recipes had to be “guest tested”, usually in our house, which was great fun!

As you can see, though I never came even close to being a chef, I always liked to cook and to cook as healthy as possible.

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LOCAL EVENTS July United Church Services All Sundays throughout July, Rosedale and Agassiz United Churches will worship together at Rosedale United Church ( Old Yale Road) at 10:00 am Summer Reading Club Showtime @ Agassiz Library: Mad Science â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fire & Ice on Thursday, August 9 at 3:30 pm. Free, no registration needed. Bring a friend or 2 or 3!

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STORY TIME IN THE PARK SCHEDULE: Hope - July 31: Kim Paolini & Irais Guerrero will read â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy and You Know Itâ&#x20AC;? and are doing entertainment Agassiz - August 1: The story will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy and You Know Itâ&#x20AC;? & weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have Safety Day! Hope - August 7: Envision Financial will read â&#x20AC;&#x153;Up Up Downâ&#x20AC;? & will do the entertainment Harrison - August 8: Terrill Scott will read â&#x20AC;&#x153;Up Up Downâ&#x20AC;? & thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment!

Hope - August 14: Peter Bailey will read â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dancing Feetâ&#x20AC;?, Theresa Williams will do a sing along Harrison - August 15: Allan Jackson will read â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dancing Feetâ&#x20AC;? & there will be games!

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The musical duo Pancho and Sal will perform on Aug. 1 as part of the Pioneer Park Twilight Concert series.

Pancho and Sal take the stage The Pioneer Park Twilight Concert Series continues this Wednesday, Aug. 1, from 6:30-8 p.m. with the musical duo Pancho and Sal. Based out of Vancouver, Argentinean-born Pancho and his wife Sal combine to create the band Rio Samaya. The travelling troubadours have visited dozens countries throughout the world, playing a mixture of gypsy music, rumba, flamenco, and folk rhythms.

Sal compliments the music with her vocals, accordion, shakers, chachas, bombo and guitar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a variety of reper-

toires. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go from really old songs to modern ones, like Santana and Manu Chao, and then we have our own originals. And then we have folk music from South America and around the world,â&#x20AC;? said Sal. The couple met in Cusco, near Machu Picchu in 1984 and have since had three children together who are now beginning to perform with the band.

Sal said one of them might join them in Agassiz, which is great fun for the proud parents.

With the kids grown, Pancho and Sal have been able to devote their lives to music full-time, recently travelling to Beijing,

Tunisia, France, India, and are now in Nova Scotia before returning to the Lower Mainland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The community out there knows us quite well because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been to Harrison Hot Springs and Agassiz quite a few times,â&#x20AC;? said Sal. More information about Pancho and Sal can be found at riosamayaband.com.

The Pioneer Park Twilight Concert Series is presented by the District of Kent Community Services Department, and sponsored by the Agassiz Harrison Lions Club, Prospera Credit Union and Agassiz Harrison Hope Observer.

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McFeeters, Harvey Wilfred Sunrise: Aug. 13, 1934 Sunset: July 10, 2012

Harvey Wilfred McFeeters was born in Beaverdam Alberta on August 13, 1934. He passed away in Hope BC on July 10, 2012. Prayers were held on July 13, 2012 and a Service was held on July 14, 2012. Burial was at Seabird Island Cemetery.

Harvey is survived by his spouse: Cindy, daughters: Le-Anne McFeeters, Jennifer McFeeters, Paula Angus, Dawn Angus (Evan), Diane Angus (Steve), Darlene Campbell (Darryl), sons: Oscar McFeeters (Lynn), Shelby Desjarlais (Andrea), brothers: Larry, Harold, sister: Alma and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

Harvey was predeceased by his father: James McFeeters, mother: Adelaid McFeeters, sisters: Flora, Mary, Claudia, Fran, Vick, Lena, Ruby, brothers: Hector, Howard, Ted and granddaughter: Randi Wilson.

Harvey raised 2 different families in his lifetime plus several extended family members whether it was full time or part time (summers/holidays). His two families and extended family soon became one.

Harvey started his working career in the Great Bear Lake. He joined the labourers union #602 which became local 1611. He helped build the Kent prison, the 2 Chilliwack malls, and the Coquihalla highway.

In his last years in the workforce, he worked for Emil Anderson.

Harvey was known for his love of sports. He played with great passion whether it was slowpitch / 2 pitch, hockey, badminton, fishing or curling. This is a joke going around that he tried golfing and tipped the golf cart. Harvey was also known for his umpire skills. He was the ump that you loved to hate as he let you know in no uncertain terms who was in charge.

Harvey won several medals and trophies in his lifetime. The most important medal he deserves is for his love of family, eg: children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Included in his family are his family on the ball field, ice, badminton courts and the river. You loved Harvey and he loved you.

Thank you to those who helped Harvey in his 4 years of illness, eg: staff of the Fraser Canyon / Surrey, Abbotsford cancer clinic, family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Green, Murakami clinic, Lori Epp, Adrian Angus, Bruce (Spider) McDonald, and Seabird Island band for the special attention you gave Harvey.

HELP WANTED

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

SUPER B DUMP DRIVERS Local Haul Drivers Needed for the following positions;

Full Time - Day Casual Part Time - Nights & Saturdays Class 1 license req. Preference will be given to applicants with previous Super B experience.

SUMAS TRANSPORT INC. is a locally owned & operated transport company with a Competitive Compensation Package.

Interested applicants please fax resume and drivers abstract Attn. Darcy (1)604-852-2650 or e-mail leslie@sumastransport.ca

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

DRIVER. Class 1 Drivers wanted.

Offering top pay. Close to home.

Home most weekends. Family comes first! 1 year flat deck exp. & border crossing a must. Fax resume & driver abstract to 604-853-4179.

Confess Your to the World!

The Agassiz ❖ Harrison ❖ Hope

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

INFORMATION

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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AUTOMOTIVE SCRATCH & Chip Repair. Lucrative. Easy to learn mobile. Exclusive territory. Income Potential $100/hr.

Very low operating expenses.

F/T or PT. 1(250)686-0808.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Magazine publishing company for ambitious, outgoing entrepreneurs.

Fun, Lucrative.

Startup Capital Required.

PERSONALS

We Teach & Provide Content.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 FOR AT-HOME JOBS. Start training today. Graduates are in demand! Enroll now. Take advantage of low monthly payments. 1-800466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

FARM WORKERS

Agassiz Farm requires blueberry pickers, 43 cents per/lbs. Come in person to 2548 Sutherland Rd. Agassiz or call 1(250)855-8655

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1-888-406-1253

$100-$400 CASH DAILY

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Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free.

Call now 1-888-744-3699

Help Wanted!!! Make up to $1000 a week Mailing brochures from home!

FREE Supplies! Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.theworkinghub.com

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HOT DOG cart, cooler, h & c water, display, umbrella. Great small business. (604)392-7551

LOST orange Bumbleride stroller at Pioneer Park Agassiz on July 14 @ 4pm. Just moved to BC and have 2 young kids. Please return for cash reward. 604-798-6608

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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TIMESHARE

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today.

100% Money Back Guarantee.

FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248

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TRAVEL

ONE DAY POLAR BEAR Tours Calgary and Edmonton departures this fall. Jet to Churchill and experience 6 hours on a polar bear safari; 1-866-460-1415; www.classiccanadiantours.com

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OBITUARIES

SERIOUS RETIREMENT Impact.

Home based business online.

Flexible hours FREE training. www.project4wellness.com

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS Power sweeping and water truck drivers. Air ticket or class 3 required. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record required. mail: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax 604-294-5988

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OBITUARIES

Putting a legacy

in words.

I can walk you through the process of giving a memorable tribute to your loved one, with a memoriam or obituary.

Kerry Ferguson | 604.796.4300 kerry@bcclassified.com

POULTRY BREED FARM MANAG ER position avail immed. E.Chilliwack. Fax resume 604-856-1341 or email: bradnerfarms@shaw.ca

for Landscaping Work!

Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Grapple Yarder Operator • Hooktender • Line Machine Operator • Chaser • 2nd Loader Buckerman • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Excavator Operator with Logging Road Construction Experience • Certified Driller/Blaster • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime with union rates/benefits.

Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to: office@lemare.ca.

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Bring resume in person to: 222 Cedar Ave., Harrison Hot Springs.

Or email: oldsettler@uniserve.com

Attention Toyota Product Advisors

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators.

Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-7235051.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

OLD SETTLER PUB in Agassiz, is currently seeking a line cook/chef, wage negotiable. Also need experienced serving staff

ALPINE TOYOTA

Alpine Toyota has an immediate opening for a Toyota Product Advisor. Our dealership is situated in Cranbrook B.C., the major business and recreation hub for the entire East Kootenay. We are currently looking for a Product Advisor with a track-record of success who is interested in working in a positive team environment. We offer ongoing training, a generous compensation plan and an engaged group of Team Leaders to help our Product Advisors achieve their goals.

For the right applicant, relocation expenses and a guaranteed income will be considered.

If you love selling Toyota products and the quality of life that can be found in the East Kootenay’s sounds interesting, please forward your resume in confidence to our Sales Team Leader by email: kdunsire@alpinetoyota or by phone at (250)4894010. If you present the qualities and values we are looking for, we will contact successful applicants for an interview.

Certified Heavy Duty Mechanics Wanted For Surrey, Kamloops & Vernon.

Fast Paced, Dynamic Shops

Duties include: • Maintenance & Repairs • Diagnostics of Trucks, Trailers, Forklifts and Hydraulics • Reporting • Inventory control

Qualifications: • Strong command of the English Language • 3rd or 4th year apprentices • Certified journeymen • Driver’s licence • Self-starter

WE OFFER Competitive Wages & Full Benefits

HELP WANTED

Curious About Men? Talk Discreetly with men like you! Try FREE! Call 1-888-559-1255

LOST AND FOUND

10 Customer Service positions available!

Up to $20.00/hr paid weekly Must be outgoing and motivated!!!!

Call Erica 604 777 2195

EDUCATION

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED in real estate, then take Appraisal and Assessment, a specialized two-year business major at Lakeland College’s campus in Lloydminster, Alberta. Your training includes assessment principles, computerized mass appraisal valuation of properties, farmland evaluation and property analysis. Start September; www.lakelandcollege.ca.

1-800661-6490, ext. 5429.

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NEED A RAISE??

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LABOURERS

CARPENTER Req’d Min. 5 yrs exp.

Send resume to: info@previewbuilders.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

AUTOMATED TANK MANUFACTURING INC. is looking for welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd year apprentices or journey person welders. We offer best wage in industry.

3rd yr apprentice $28-$30/hr, journey person $32-$35/hr, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company.

Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at; (office)780-846-2231; (fax)780-8462241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

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HELP WANTED

Please e-mail resumes: amanda@supersave.ca or Fax: 604.534.3811 Super Save is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity.

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.

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.

Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail aknipfel@designroofing.ca Visit: www.designroofing.ca

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 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 can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused.

Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

NEED A Business or Personal Loan? Get a Business start up Loan for up to $5 million bankruptcy. Bad credit ok, interest rate from 1.9%. Apply now at www.borrowusnow.com or call 1-855-937-8487.

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NUTRITION/DIET

SLIM DOWN FOR SUMMER! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-8545176

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HELP WANTED

F/T LANDSCAPING ASSISTANT required for busy company, must have reliable transportation.

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

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

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat rfs. Cln Gutters $80. Liability Insur. 1-855-240-5362

P/B Choc. lab puppies, 5M, 6F, born June 27, CKC reg. vet✓ $750.

604-217-6551 or 604-825-1730

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

DISPOSAL BINS

523

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Residential & Commercial Services

Automatic garage door opener, 1/2 hp chain drive $60, 793-7714 or 796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Pile of used tin roofing, galv. or color $40, 793-7714 or 796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Bolt on frame hitch w/insert & brake control, $100 793-7714 or 796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Canopy for import pick up truck, nice cond. $100 793-7714 or 796-6661 -----------------------------------------------NEW stainless dble sink $30, used one cheaper 793-7714 or 796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Prop wood cookstove & wood heater all cheap 793-7714 or 796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Self prop. gas law mower $100, others cheaper, 793-7714 or 796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Cheap construction wheel barrows & ladders 793-7714 or 796-6661 ------------------------------------------------

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604799-3743. Homesense@shaw.ca

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LANDSCAPING

knoke trucking

• Portable Toilets • Fencing • Containers • Waste Management • Storage

We Recycle!

GO GREEN! www.EconPro.com 604-882-2733

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL 320

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk.

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

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TREE SERVICES

657

HOPE

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

PETS “

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PETS

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

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AGASSIZ- 1 BDRM APT. Ground floor unit, totally reno’d (fixtures, appl & paint, etc.) Quiet, well-maint, cls to amenities. $580/m DD & util.

Avail. Aug. (604)798-5557 Agassiz, 2 bdrm available, $600/m + 1/2 DD, Aug. August 1. Call (604)798-7743

T. Marlowe Manor Spacious 1 bdrm available now.

604-796-8760

FURNITURE 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

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PRESSURE WASHING

Always!pressure washing, window cleaning, Gutter, lawn maintains, yard clean-up. Simon 604-230-0627

Chihuahua, 5 years old, needs new home, good with kids, $200. Call (604)791-0728 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

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.

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CARS - DOMESTIC

2002 FORD FOCUS SE, 4 cyl. 4 dr. auto. low kms. loaded. Private. $3900 obo. 778-565-4230.

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER special edition, sun roof, blk. on blk. leather $3650 / 604-309.3135

Coffee table & 2 end tables, $150 obo. (604)796-2247

2006 CHRYSLER 300, 4 door, loaded, 77,000K, fresh AirCare, $11,900 obo. Call 604-780-8404

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

2009 Saturn Astra XE, 4 dr h/b.

Automatic. Options. Silver. 18,000 kms. $8000/firm. 604-538-4883

MISC. FOR SALE

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

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

AGASSIZ

CHERRY JUBILEE Sour Cherries 2017 - 272nd St., Aldergrove.

Open Sat. July 28th & Sun. July 29 8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

Call to Order: 604-856-5844

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“ WANTED “

Unwanted Cars, Trucks and Equipment. Will Pay Cash.

Phone (604)792-7092

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.

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

ALL NEW Queen MATTRESS SET Still in Original Plastic! Must Sell. $150 - Call: 604-484-0379

The Scrapper

APARTMENT/CONDO

Ask about our seniors discount.

Pets upon prior approval.

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

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

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

We Pay CA$H For •Auto •Scrap Metals •Batteries •Machinery •Lead

Scotty 604-313-1887

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TRUCKS & VANS

1997 Aerostar XLT sport, 3L auto, 148 km, RWD, A/C, fresh aircare, runs great,$2400/obo604-820-8218 1998 MAZDA MPV van, All Sports model, 7 passenger, loaded, good condition. Aircared to 2014. Asking $2,600 obo. 604-855-7129 2000 DURANGO 4X4, loaded, seats 7, AirCrd, exc. cond. $4500 obo. Call 604-780-8404 2002 GMC 16ft Cube Van w/loading ramp. 6.5L Diesel, auto, 250k, asking $12,000: (604)289-2629

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5300 obo 604-780-8404 2005 HONDA CIVIC SE 4 dr sedan automatic, 100,000km, incl 4 winter tires on rims, 2 yr Ex Warranty Pkg (transferable) $8500. 604-531-3562 2008 Honda Civic, 2dr, auto, a/c, 95,000km, extended warranty installed halo HID and sub woofer, excellent condition. $16,000 firm.

604-796-2219

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

2003 CHEV SUBURBAN Z71, black, rebuilt trans. w/warranty, used eng. new B.J. & brakes. Inspected $7995obo 604-826-0519 2005 Jeep Liberty, trail rated, 1 owner, loaded, maintained, can list updates/options. (604)819-2710

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 2011 NISSAN VERSA 4/dr h/back, auto, 25,000/km, red, many options, $9000/firm. 604-538-9257.

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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Chilliwack restaurant for lease/sale, licensed. 20 years of established clientele. Price reduced - owner motivated! 604-799-5509

625

MOTORCYCLES

836

www.keytrackautosales.com

604-855-0666

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

1998 BIG BEAR 350 YAMAHA ATV 4 x 4, $2200. Call (604)869-2159

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MARINE

RECREATIONAL/SALE

912

FOR SALE BY OWNER

BOATS

11’ Walker Bay special edition.

Side flotation,new cond. Trailer/cover incl. $2500 firm. 604-535-8199.

19’ ALUMINUM JET RIVER BOAT. 60 hrs on new Mercury 6.2. Elec anchor winch. $30K. 778-855-4023 ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

HOMES WANTED 1984 GMC FRONTIER 21ft.

Fully self contained, 147K. Sleeps 6. $6,200. obo.

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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1997 CHEV P/U EXT CAB 3 door auto fully loaded ST#256 $3,995 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 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel long box ST#238 $12,900 2005 FORD F250 CREW cab Lariat leather diesel 4X4 auto ST#246 $13,900 2007 CHEV 2500 HD quad cab 4X4 auto gas, shortbox, fully loaded ST#267 $15,900 2007 DODGE RAM 3500 crew cab 4X4 auto diesel Cummins long box ST#257 $16,900 2005 CHEV 2500 HD LS crew cab Duramax diesel leather 4X4 auto ST#190 $16,900 2006 FORD F350 CREW CAB Lariat leather diesel 4X4 auto st#266 $17,900 2006 FORD F350 CREW CAB Lariat leather 4X4 auto diesel ST#164 $17,995

33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038

OPEN HOUSE Sat. Sun. 1-4pm.

55+ t/h, 1144 sq. ft., 1 bdrm. & den.

Many updates. Low maint., hydro incl. $199,900. 268-32691 Garibaldi Dr. Abbotsford (604)855-9118

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TRUCKS THIS WEEK:

2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic, mint, 24,000km, studded paniers, wind scrn,$5,500obo.604-209-1039

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY STEEL BUILDING - HUGE CLEARANCE SALE! 20X24 $4,658. 25X28 $5,295. 30X40 $7,790. 32X54 $10,600. 40X58 $14,895. 47X78 $19,838. One end wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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

Metal Recycling Ltd.

2001 Ford Focus, dark blue, 200,k, runs great, great commuter, auto, $2200 obo. (604)701-9086

ACREAGE

TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS:

RENTALS

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

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

851 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

www.dannyevans.ca

PLUMBING

BOXER PUPS, family raised, declaws, tailes, vaccinated, health cert exc quality. $975. 604-341-1445

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

BEAGLE PUPPIES. AKC reg’d. 2 males, 1 female, tri-colored. 1st shots, dewormed, micro chipped.

Ready to go. $650. 604-826-1204 (Mission)

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AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

YALE, WOW 395K-3 acres + 2 houses, 600 ft Fraser River frt. 2 hrs from Vanc. Dan (604)860-3454

PEARL DRUM SET, $800, 6 cymbals, 1 throne, 1 stool, double base pedal, in Hope. Call (604)869-7329

MILANO PAINTING & RENOS. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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TRANSPORTATION

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

548 Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Exterior Projects. Master Painters able, Efficient & Quality Paint.

TRANSPORTATION

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

TRANSPORTATION

329 PAINTING & DECORATING Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reli778.344.1069

UNDER $100

REAL ESTATE

604-859-6705 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

MORTGAGES

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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AUTO FINANCING

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

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 CROSSROADS Seville 38’ 5th wheel. Fiberglass ext., 4 slide-outs, fireplace, Corian counters, 17 cu.ft. double door fridge, oak cabinets, Queen size bed, 9’ ceiling, lots of heated storage. Luxury year round living! $43,800. 604-870-4799

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CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE

HARRISON-AGASSIZ Our next Chamber Meeting is a social scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 11th, 2012 at The Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge in Harrison Mills.

CANADIAN RETAILERS NEED TO PREPARE FOR NEW BANK NOTES As the Bank of Canada brings new polymer notes into circulation, Canadian retailers need to make sure that their equipment and staff are prepared to handle the new bills.

Hiring NOW for a Grill Cook & Server Email resume to t9445@telus.net or fax to 604-796-9391 604.796.9339

Open Daily 8:30 am - 9:00 pm Closed Tuesdays

270 Esplanade, Harrison Hot Springs

AGASSIZ

The $50 and $100 notes are already in circulation and the $20 note will be released this fall. Retailers should expect to see the $10 and $5 notes in circulation by the end of 2013.

Equipment like cash counters, ABMs, self-serve checkouts or vending machines may need to be upgraded or replaced to process the new notes and staff will need to be trained to recognize the enhanced security features on the new bills.

Security features on the new $20 polymer bank note (front)

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Security features on the new $20 polymer bank note (back)

Here is an overview of nine things the Bank of Canada recommends checking to spot counterfeit notes.

1. Feel: the new notes have raised ink on the large number, shoulders of the portrait and the words “Bank of Canada” and “Banque du Canada.”

2. Window: on the new notes you will see a window with a metallic portrait and building. This window should be partially transparent.

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3. Metallic portrait: the portrait in the window should match the larger portrait on the bank note.

4. Metallic building: if you tilt the note, you should see a sharp colour change in the metallic building shown in the window.

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5. Matching numbers: the small numbers in the window (which will be shown normally and in reverse) should match the denomination of the note.

6. Transparent “Canada”: the window has the word Canada which is transparent and should feel slightly raised.

7. Maple leaves: the window has a border of maple leaves, some of which should cross into the window.

8. Frosted maple leaf: when you look at the frosted maple leaf window, its outline should be transparent.

9. Hidden numbers: on the flip side of the note, you should see hidden numbers in the frosted maple leaf.

To facilitate the phasing out of older paper notes, the Bank of Canada is encouraging businesses to separate polymer and paper notes in the till and bank deposit.

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