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A rigged cube van explodes on the side of the road, just below the water reservoir access road on Hwy. 7afternoon.

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Steve Austin works with a crew member from Pacific West special effects company on the Agassiz Hwy. 7 bypass on Saturday.

A 20-day movie shoot finished with a bang on Saturday afternoon in Agassiz, with the explosion of a rigged cube van along Hwy. 7.

A film crew had the bypass behind the railway tracks shut down for most of the day, while shooting the film Recoil.

It was the same stretch of road that drew producers of the X-Men movie to town several years ago. (On set, one crew member pointed out the bit of newer blacktop that marks where the road needed replacing.)

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the explosion scene. They only had one chance to get it right, said location manager Jamie Lake.

"We only have the one truck," he said. But as with any movie set, not everything was as it seemed. While the van's chassis was real, the entire truck had been re-built with balsa wood, and designed to explode easily.

After a brief safety meeting for everyone on set, it was time to film. The star of the show, wrestling sensation Stone Cold Steve Austin, is handed a road flare, and given his instructions.

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Fraser River flood threat being monitored Weather conditions don't pose reason for concern yet

Staff at the River Forecast Centre are watching computer simulations and the thermometer, trying to determine if the Fraser River will flood this year.

Agassiz emergency coordinator Roger Poulton said that while he's watching levels, he doesn't see a reason to worry — yet.

"This is not a good thing to have a lot of rain, but I'm not that concerned yet," he said Monday.

The Fraser basin overall has a snowpack that is 115 per cent of normal, according to David Campbell, of the B.C. River Forecast Centre. Those are snow conditions experienced one year in 10.

The snowpacks in the upper Fraser and Thompson watersheds are the most significant contributors to water flows in the Fraser Valley, and there the snowpack is not as high, about 105 to 110 per cent of normal.

The Mission/ Harrison area has much more snow than normal, over 150 per cent. However, this area is the source of relatively little freshet overall, accounting for only five to eight per cent of the Fraser river flow.

“We’re modelling, and keeping an eye on weather conditions,” he said.

The Fraser basin is a large geographic area.

For flooding to occur, there would have to be

an extended period of hot weather affecting most of the province – for five days or more, followed by a period of intense rainfall.

In 2007, there was a major flood threat in the region. Dikes protecting Abbotsford and Mission were raised, and 160 soldiers with the 39 Canadian Brigade Group were stationed in Aldergrove, ready to assist.

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the winner becoming a WWE superstar. As the final judge on the show, Austin says it's a life he'll never regret.

"I had a great career," he said.

"It was the best job I ever had in my life. I got to travel around the world, and express myself as a character I love, Stone Cold Steve Austin. I was lucky enough to do that for 15 years."

It was the support of his family that got him to the top, he added.

"They were my biggest fans."

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crew yelled the magic words: "Effects are hot."

Everyone took their places, cameras rolled, Austin walked to the van, tossed the stick, and just seconds later, an explosion rocked the set.

Cameras still rolling, Austin walks away from the van, and the scene is over.

"I couldn't have imagined it any better," producer Tara CowellPlain said.

All in all, a good day at work, Austin told the Observer.

"No dialogue today," he said.

"Maybe one line, I got to blow something up and kick a guy's ass. I'd say that's a pretty good day in the office."

The movie includes plenty

of fight scenes, shot around Vancouver and Fraser Valley, in Abbotsford, Langley, Maple Ridge and Burnaby. Shooting wrapped up Sunday.

"All the fight scenes are me," Austin said. While he had a long career in the wrestling ring, he's recently forayed into films and television.

"This is my seventh or eight movie," he said. "I'm starting to get in a groove, get comfortable.

At my age, I'm just happy to be working."

And he's working a lot, just finishing the first season of his reality show Tough Enough, which airs on the USA Network and now in Canada on the Fight Network.

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Community

Dreams do come true

This morning I woke up with a smile on great fun. It was a success too - the play, my face and lots of good feelings. After a I mean - mostly because it did include while, I realized that I had been dreaming. all age groups. We followed it up with The dream had something to do with an Christmas in the Market Place. This time old shoe store and a friendly store owner the stage became the church and a real who wanted to find a solemate for me. It Christmas Market was set up around the also had much to do with a theatre group Hall, with local merchants becoming real and lots of local people and the dream, as market vendors. it often is, was not far from real life.

There was another play, The Tree, writLast Sunday I had been visiting Soleten by Martin Weideman, then a resident RUTH ALTENDORF mate, an art installation at the Ranger of HHS. It was written for and played by Harrison Station Art Gallery and talked to the “shoe children. This play, too, was great fun. I Happenings remember one boy who was quite talstore owner” Rhonda Simmonds, a very interesting lady who has put so much ented and played three characters. Since thought into her work that it takes a while the play took place on a bus (a row of to get it all. And on Monday, I had talked to Judy chairs) he switched his seat three times, transformMcKinnon about the theatre workshops she wants ing himself into three different characters. And, I to start. Hence, the dream! remember a teenage girl from Chehalis who played Judy’s idea is to start with a “Reading Theatre the tree. It really was great fun and I always hoped Group” like the ones she had seen in Mexico that the interest in theatre would resurface. It is where she has her second home. It will be a pilot always there, I think, but needs an inspired leader project since the workshops only last to the end of to make it work. I believe Judy McKinnon is such June. After this, Judy will be away for a while but a person. The first of her workshops will take place will resume the project when she returns. So do onTues. May 17th, 1 - 3 pm, four more workshops give it a try, it will be lots of fun! And, besides, any will follow - same place and time. The last one on kind of acting gives you self-assurance and teaches June 21st. If you want to know more about it, give you to express yourself. But what Judy emphasizes Judy a call at 604-796-8683. You never know, the most is fun and laughter and we all need lots of dream of having our own theatre group might not that. And we never know, something bigger might be far away! come out of it. To have a theatre group again in Another event that we definitely should not miss Harrison Hot Springs would be a great asset, espeis the Harrison Art Show on May 21 and 22 at the cially if it would include all age groups.

Harrison Memorial Hall. This Art Show has been I remember when the HHS Recreation Commis- a great success year after year and I heard that this sion put on the play Our Town. I was playing one one will be better still! So treat yourself to a visit, of the newly deceased ladies sitting in the grave then walk along the beach and through Rendal yard reminiscing about all their friends and fellow Park to the “Shoe Store” at the Art Gallery. You citizens. It might sound morbid, but it was actually will not regret it!

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Link, Nikica Nikolic and Parabhjot Singh managed to raise $3,300 this year, from contributions from community members.

This year, Link even managed to get a corporate sponsor.

“Dominos was a big help,” he says, giving him pizzas on certain lunch hours to sell to classmates and teachers.

The ride was a little cooler than last year’s, and started with a bit of a hitch.

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Writing for the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Soulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Local writer published in Chicken Soup book Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

They say if you want to be a writer, then write.

Helen Splane-Dowd has been writing for decades â&#x20AC;&#x201D; quietly, but prolifically.

Her website (www. occupytillicome.com) has a devout following, and pages upon pages of poems, stories and even Bible studies.

She puts everything she writes up on the site, and emails out to her readers daily. And now, one of those online stories is published in a book, too. Originally titled Shadow and Chick, the short story tells of a mysterious cat that comes into the writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life.

It was a perfect fit for the newest Chicken Soup for the Soul compilation, My Catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wrote it a fair while ago,â&#x20AC;? she says, but sent the story into the publisher this February. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t long before she heard it was accepted to be in the book.

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Helen Splane-Dowd has been published twice now, once in 2004 and most recently as part of the latest Chicken Soup for the Soul collection, My Catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life.

And now, that book has hit store shelves.

This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the first time Splane-Dowd has been

published. In 2004, she struck a deal with Publish America for her full-length novel If You

Only Knew. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I call it faction,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fiction based on fact.â&#x20AC;?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s set during and after the depression, throughout the Second World War, and her mother is the main character. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a story she wanted to write until childhood.

But it took until 1985 to get started, in a manner than most writers today wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wrote it all out in longhand waiting for my husband in the car,â&#x20AC;? she explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was a salesman, and we traveled.â&#x20AC;?

When she had the chance, she got a word processor, and typed out what she had already written. Then, she upgraded to a home computer and finished the book entirely.

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been managing her own website for 10 years now, first with the help of a web master and now on her own from her home in Agassiz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I learned the hard

way, and I still do it all in HTML,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know anything about blogs or twitter or anything like that.â&#x20AC;?

But she certainly knows how to write.

Watch for Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life in local bookstores. The book is also available through the Fraser Valley Regional Library system.

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Maclagan moves toward mystic Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard for any art collector to downsize, but even harder for a longtime artist. For Chilliwack artist David Maclagan, an upcoming move means combing through a lifetime of photographs, taken while on expeditions around the world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got 35,000 photographs,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got them in albums, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of photos.â&#x20AC;?

His home is full of artwork, in books and albums, hanging on the walls, and even painted on the walls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I prefer mystical paintings,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did go on a spiritual search for 25 years. I delved into all the major religions, plus some of the

David Maclagan relaxes at home near a hand-carved Balinese statue, one he collected on his many trips around the world on artistic expeditions.

more esoteric ones.â&#x20AC;?

But he also paints from his many travels â&#x20AC;&#x201D; heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been to 56 countries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like the human face, especially in foreign lands,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived a completely different life than this.â&#x20AC;?

His trips have run the gamut from a rebellion-fueled, 1956 Egypt, to a visit to Moroccan village â&#x20AC;&#x153;that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t changed in 700 years. They still deliver by donkey.â&#x20AC;?

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much life, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impossible to capture it all. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wonderful images,â&#x20AC;? he says.

You can see some of Maclaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work during the Harrison Art Show this weekend, May 21 and 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Harrison Memorial Hall.

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Opinion Lesson for Liberals While Premier Christy Clark will soon be able to take her seat in the B.C. Legislature, the close race she endured in the Vancouver-Point Grey byelection should cause her, and the party, to stop and think.

In a short campaign that partially overlapped the federal election, Clark managed to win the seat by less than 600 votes — 7,371 to 6,776 for the NDP’s David Eby. And she did so without facing a candidate from the resurgent BC Conservatives, who decided to follow tradition and not contest the seat, when it was a byelection involving the sitting premier.

Clark’s honeymoon with the public is definitely over. This is partially due to the type of campaign she ran. She refused to attend any all-candidates debate, or take any hard questions, and isolated herself in a bubble.

But it is also due to the continued unpopularity of the BC Liberals, particularly over the HST, but also over numerous other issues such as education funding, health care waiting lists, the BC Rail sale, and the general malaise which seems to have come over the province.

The HST is Clark’s most press-

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

ing problem. It has dogged the BC Liberals for almost two years, and caused her predecessor to resign.

A recent report by an independent panel shows that the tax is costing ordinary working people a substantial amount of money for no apparent benefit. A referendum on whether to kill the tax will be conducted by mail in June and July, and seems highly unlikely to prove favourable to the tax.

Clark is musing about calling an election in the early fall, but if the HST is rejected in the referendum, and the Conservatives surge to any appreciable extent, it seems quite likely that the NDP will return to power after a 10-year absence. This certainly isn’t the outcome her party had in mind when it selected her as its new leader.

The BC Liberals need to stop and think about whether an early election is such a good thing, and come up with truly “family friendly” policies which actually allow people to keep some of the money they earn in their pocket. A good first step would be reducing the HST rate.

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Tom Fletcher By now you’ve probably been exposed to the B.C. government’s “stick man” ad campaign to raise awareness of the harmonized sales tax.

Stick men, or rather stick persons, sort out conflicting claims about the tax by going to the B.C. government’s website to get an accurate summary of what is and isn’t costing them more.

Later versions will no doubt feature stick persons checking their mail for brochures offering arguments for and against the HST, and of course, those all-important mail-in ballots that will arrive in June.

This is an urgent pre-requisite to an informed vote. Anyone who listens in to a telephone town hall or phone-in show, or gets reader

feedback such as I receive, knows that the basic facts are still widely misunderstood.

So what does the NDP opposition focus on? The ads cost $5 million, grumbles NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston. Add that to town halls and mailers and the referendum funding boils down to $7 million for pro-HST and a mere $250,000 for the FightHST effort.

This is a classic “straw man” argument, where one sets up a false premise and then knocks it down. The ads do not advocate, they merely inform.

Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson propped up the NDP’s oldest scarecrow, that big “Liberal donor corporations” are the main beneficiaries of the HST. This is a vital point for rural B.C., which depends on resource industries with huge machinery investments, and he has it exactly wrong.

In fact the entire ‘big business benefits most from HST’ narrative is false.

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Robertson points out that this is one of the “myths and misrepresentations” propagated

by Bill Vander Zalm, who has effectively set NDP tax policy since their limping retreat on the carbon tax.

Anyone who listens to public debate knows the basic facts about the HST are still widely misunderstood In 24 pages, Robertson has written the clearest analysis I’ve seen so far, including a thorough demolition of Vander Zalm's crude scare campaign known as FightHST, which has singled out banks and large resource companies.

Robertson notes that banks are actually worse off. “…unlike most businesses, banks, financial institutions and

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and software; truckers had to pay an additional seven per cent PST on their truck tractors and trailers …” and so forth.

This is what the HST fixes.

Obviously, Big Labour doesn’t like all these independent contractors. Therefore the NDP must also “fight” HST. I’ve mentioned before that the NDP-Vander Zalm axis of nonsense wants to deprive the poor of a modest tax shift in their favour, paid for by voluntary purchases of more affluent consumers.

I’ve talked about the trend towards self-employment and small business as the Canadian economy adapts in a fast-changing world.

You may not like that trend, and you may wish that everyone could have a union job with an employersubsidized pension.

That’s not what is happening today.

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Mailbag Liberty with the facts Purse returned Easter Sunday John Allen has demonstrated again his unrivaled ability to be entertaining with his writing style. Unfortunately, he does so by sometimes taking liberty with the facts.

Contrary to what he stated in his letter to your newspaper of May 12, I was not the minister of environment when a $5 per day fee for parking was implemented in some BC Parks to help offset the cost of cleaning and maintaining them.

I was, however, the minister of

environment who directed the price of seasonal parking passes be cut in half, and that the daily parking rate be reduced by 40 per cent to a maximum of $3 per day.

Premier Christy Clark has now decided to remove the fee altogether, so it won’t cost anyone to go for a walk at Greenpoint in Sasquatch Park.

Barry Penner, MLA Chilliwack-Hope & BC’s Attorney General

Spring cleaning

I would like to relate an incident that happened in a big Walmart store near Seattle Easter weekend.

My wife, son's family and I had driven down from Canada to watch our daughter compete in a West Coast Swing dance competition.

On the way home, my son and his wife had gone into the Walmart store whilst my wife fed their one-year-old daughter in the back seat of the car. (I was reading a good book.)

When the child was finished, my wife got our granddaughter out and I grabbed a shopping cart.

As it was quite windy and I move slowly when I first get out of a car, my wife went ahead with the child to get her out of the wind.

Wouldn't you know it, after a few yards, I realized I had one of those carts. You know the type that pull to the left and has a wheel that wobbles like crazy.

I dumped the cart and found a better one and joined them in the store.

The first thing she said as we sat the baby in the cart was "where is my purse?"

I had not noticed but she had put it in the buggy – the one I had dumped in the parking lot because of the wobbly wheel.

Her purse had her driver's license, her cash, credit cards, cell phone and her passport.

I dashed as fast as I can dash, which is not very, and located the dumped cart.

No purse. It had been no more than a minute or so but the purse was gone.

So, here we were without identification and most important, no passport to get back into Canada.

My wife went to customer service and got in line and I went to search garbage cans in the hopes that some things that would be useless to a thief but invaluable to us, had been dumped.

I was back at the car empty-handed when my wife came strutting through the parking lot, purse in hand. Some good Samaritan had found it and done the right thing. Easter Sunday is a good time to lose your purse.

The person who turned in the purse did not leave a name but we thank them, whoever they are!

I have no clue what we would have done otherwise.

John Winstanley Agassiz

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The station served as a major link to the spa hotel at Harrison Hot Springs and it became a social centre for those receiving and transporting mail, supplies and travelers.

By August of 1893, a second station, built 30 feet further to the west was being erected.

The new station was designed by Edward Colanna, incorporated CPR’s design of the 1890s. The gambrel roofed structure would sport fish scale shingles, scroll saw work and drop siding.

It was described as a “minor” station of the onesided variety and today stands as one of the oldest wooden CPR station in the province of B.C. Mr. Colonna later became prominent in art nouveau and the Agassiz building is one of the last remaining structures in his career.

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for $1 on September 3, 1985, thus saving the building from demolition.

The society, incorporated in May, 1980 had been looking for a home for the artifacts and pictures which had been collected over the years.

A lease for approximately one acre of property at Agriculture Canada’s Agassiz Research Station was negotiated and signed on October 11, 1985.

On a very cold Friday, November 22, 1985, Agassiz Station was physically moved to a new site away from the tracks.

Fundraising, began in 1984, continued and new construction included a foundation, shake roof, partial restoration and a renovated interior.

The windows were reproduced as was the main floor flooring and “V” joint wood work.

Drop siding was cut to replace the missing pieces and a section of track was laid using vintage rails.

Grants received included funds for the hiring of six employees for work on various parts of the project both inside and out.

The building interior has been slightly modified to accommodate a gift shop, research library, meeting room, administration office and a large gallery for the display of local history and travelling exhibits.

The waiting room and station master’s office have been recreated to reflect the original, and include a number of CPR artifacts.

With the hard work of the AgassizHarrison Historical Society’s office manager, and many volunteers the Agassiz-Harrison Museum opened with a gala opening on May 24, 1986.

At that time it was the society’s hope that the new museum would add to the memories of all visitors both pioneers and tourists, who live and come to the community.

The station/museum has had an interesting life.

In 2003 it was on the move once again.

After an invitation by the District of Kent, it was agreed that the CPR station should return to its “home” beside the tracks in Pioneer Park.

Funding was established and the CPR station was moving back.

The position is not quite in the original site and for aesthetics it was turned around so that the entrance would face Pioneer Avenue.

Since then the museum has become a major focal point in the downtown core of Agassiz.

Over the last 25 year the society’s volunteers have accumulated many hours as they continue in the preservation of the old station, local history, and archives and welcoming visitors to the community.

We look forward to you joining with us as we celebrate on Sunday, May 22.

Come down, have a piece of cake, enjoy the entertainment, tour the museum and enjoy the new exhibits being featured for the 2011 season.

The new exhibits for the season are: 125 years of CPR in Agassiz, Girl Guiding in our community and The Agassiz Harrison Museum 25th Anniversary.

We look forward to being part of the community for years to come.

Agassiz-Harrison Museum’s 25th Celebration will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday May 22 at the museum.

- Submitted by Judy Pickard, from the Agassiz Harrison Museum

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Please join us in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Agassiz – Harrison Museum Sunday, May 22, 2011 from 1 - 4 pm (Official cake cutting & ceremony, 2 pm) 7011 Pioneer Avenue, (The old CPR Station in Pioneer Park) 604 796 3545 Email: agassizharrisonmuseum@shawbiz.ca

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Mayor Dunn of the District of Kent gives a speech at the opening of the museum in 1986.

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Choir comedy was the ‘best ever’ 50 Years Ago, 1961

T The United Church choir produced their hit show, Will the Mail Train Run Tonight? to a capacity audience in the high school auditorium.

With much credit to the directing of Janice Bearisto and help from Ron Rodger, the show was acclaimed “the best ever.”

There were hisses for the villain, cheers for the hero, sighs for the heroine and

amens for the widow.

Mrs. F. Booth played the pious widow, Sandra Bowett the demure daughter, Joe Brown the brave hero, Hilde Funk the amorous admirer and Gloria Hollinshead the clever plotter.

When the villain George Zebroff appeared, there was even a distinct smell of sulphur.

The cast included Don MacCallum, Frank Parton, Cliff Jewkes, Hanne Ten Bos and Ron Rodger.

A large chorus entertained between the scenes with singing.

T Mr. Tom Novis of Rosedale was appointed secretary-treasurer of Agassiz-Harrison School District# 76, replacing Mr. W. Daubney.

T Mr. and Mrs. John Rodger moved from their farm on Hot Springs Road to a house on Limbert Road where they would stay until the end of the school term. Mr. and Mrs. Jonker of Rosedale

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Agassiz’s own Brandon Wolkosky particpated in the 2011 RCMP Youth Academy held at Camp Stillwood from April 21-29.

The camp is offered to high school students in Grades 11 and 12, and gives them the opportunity to experience what training in depot, the RCMP training grounds in Regina, would be like.

Wolkosky had been considering a career in policing and was encouraged by family and friends to give the camp a try.

After completing the course, Wolkosky is even more excited about his potential career.

“I felt really good, I felt like I had accomplished a lot and not everyone gets (that opportunity) so I felt pretty good about it.”

The Grade 12 student says that while the physical training was hard, the challenge it provided was his favourite part.

“My favourite part of the camp was the Doug Louis run, which was

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“The story behind it was really inspirational and they really pumped us up and I really pushed myself.”

The more daunting task for Wolkosky was the classroom component.

After getting up at 5 a.m. every morning and training, it’s hard to focus on sitting in a classroom, taking notes to prepare for the exam, he says.

Wolkosky says he definitely recommends the RCMP Youth Academy camp for students considering pursuing a policing career.

“Prepare physically,” he advises.

“I play a lot of sports and thought the workouts were still pretty hard.”

And if you cheat, your punishment is even more exercise.

“If you don’t think something is fair, just say ‘Yes, constable,’ and get over it,” he warns.

“It’s a small taste of what you’d have to do to be a police officer.” news@ahobserver.com

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Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

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Nov 5th, 1958 ~ April 28, 2011 With great sorrow we announce the passing of Lennie by a tragic snowmobiling accident. He will be dearly missed by his wife Laurie, son Michael, Daugther Courtney, Father Leonard Sr. Brother Ed (Kim) sisters Brenda (Andrew), Darlene (Jody) and predeceased by his mother Marge. He will also be greatly missed by all his nieces, nephews and many relatives, business associates and close friends.

“Lennie Lived Life To The Fullest”

The family would like to thank all those involved in the recovery efforts that occurred.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday May 20th @ 2:00pm at the Harrison Hotel, St. Alice Exhibition Centre, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. Contributions in the memory of Lennie may be made in lieu of flowers to “Lennie Watkins B.C. Search& Rescue Memorial Fund” at any Scotia Bank in B.C. or mailed to 9486 288st.

Maple Ridge, B.C. V2W 1L1.

Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

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Office Assistant JOB LOCATION: I n - S H U C K - c h Nation office in Deroche OBJECTIVE: Employ a Post Secondary First Nation student who is between the age of 15 and 30 and is a returning student.

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DURATION: 8 weeks.

RATE: $9.00 per hour DEADLINE: June 6, 2011.

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BREMER Estelita Estelita Bremer passed away on May 10th 2011 at home at the age of 62 years.

She was born January 3rd 1949.

She is survived by her husband James Bremer, four step-children: Errett (Wilma) Bremer, Lisa (Ken) Roos, Judy Bremer & Jerry Bremer, numerous step-grandchildren & great step-children, 9 brothers & sisters and 8 brother-in-laws & sister-inlaws. She was predeceased by her father Domingo Salanguit & mother Petra Perez & two nieces.

A Viewing for family and friends will be held on Thursday, May 19th 2011 at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 20th 2011 from St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Agassiz, at 11:00 a.m.

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JOB DESCRIPTION: W o r k i n g under the supervision of the Office Manager, the student will: D transfer VHS tapes to DVD for archiving, D transfer floppy discs to CD, D update library database, D scan to archive information (pictures and articles) Dcontribute to monthly newsletter.

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FORMWORK CARPENTERS. Butler Dean Construction is looking for experienced carpenters for institutional and infrastructure concrete construction projects. Send resumes to info@butlerdean.com.

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

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

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Foremen, Pipelayers, Operators & Skilled Labourers required for a BC owned and operated company. Must have 3 yrs. experience in underground utility and a valid drivers license.

Fax resume 604-881-2412 or e-mail: info@pedrecontractors.com HIRING Licensed Automotive Service Technician Busy, well equipped Canadian Tire Service Centre in Fernie B.C. requires a customer friendly Licensed Technician for all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair. Fernie is the ultimate playground for people who enjoy outdoor adventures of all types. Send resumes to hayes.cantire@hotmail.com or Attention Jason Hayes: PO Box 2637, Fernie B.C., V0B 1M0. 250-423-4222 WELDERS - seeking welders for custom manufacturing environment.

Competitive wages, Benefits, RRSP’s & Apprenticeship opportunities. Apply to: Do All Metal Fabricating, Estevan, SK. Email: jhoward@doallmetal.com Fax: 306634-8389

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Diesel Engine Mechanics CULLEN DIESEL POWER LTD. Surrey B.C. requires experienced Diesel Engine mechanics with overhaul and repair experiences for the Surrey Truck Engine shop.

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DIAMOND Drillers Wanted. We are currently looking for Sr. Drillers to provide services for our Sr. Clients programs in Gold, Zinc, Coal, and Copper drilling projects. Projects will be located near towns in the South and Interior of BC. Clean Safety and Performance references are mandatory. Apply via Fax at 250-314-4865, Email at admin@scsdrilling.com or by phone at 250-572-2614.

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CONSTRUCTION Supervisor required Kasper Development Corp, a specialist in providing housing for seniors throughout BC is actively seeking a key individual to supervise commercial / residential construction projects valued in excess of $10 M. The applicant must have 7 years of related experience with the ability to provide references upon request. This supervisory position entails the responsibility for daily site operations, coordination and management of subtrades, general labour, suppliers, project schedule, while maintaining corporate policies. Forward resume to info@kaspercorp.ca

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NEED CASH TODAY?

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

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free.

For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors.

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

MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-7761660.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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FEED & HAY

HAY 1st 2nd, 3rd & 4th cuts, between 4000-5000 bales, from dairy farm, Agassiz. $5.50-7.50/bale.

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

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PETS

AFRICAN GRAY-lrg cage. Moving.

Looking for good home for my Joey.

Talks alot. $1800: (604)931-6616 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Bridle. CKC reg. Ready to go. $1500. 604-726-3934 GERMAN Shepherd pups, ckc reg. parents German bloodlines with no slope, exc temperament. $750.

(604)796-3026. No sun calls GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines Reg/Guar. 604-856-8161 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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518

523

530

FARM EQUIPMENT

WANTED: Wiggle hoe or complete cultivator set for I.H. 140 tractor. Please call Rob 250395-4042

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FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure.

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

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GARAGE SALES

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

(Marine Only)

PUBLIC WELCOME | SAFETY DISPLAYS Kent Harrison Search & Rescue Harrison Fire Department Canadian Coast Guard display & free boat inspections Coffee, pop, hotdogs sold for a $200 donation to Kent Harrison Search & Rescue.

Items donated will be sold for an expectable donation.

Table space (marine only) is available by donation to Kent Harrison Search & Rescue Call Bill at for more information:

604.796.0144

by appointment (phone 793-7114 anytime.)

6357 LOUGHEED HWY NEAR 7 & 9 JUNCTION IN AGASSIZ A fantasy land of antiques, garden tools, new & used building materials, unique garden ornaments, riding mower, prestige lawn mowers, outboard motors, chain link fencing, pet carriers, firewood, freezer, propane patio heater, windows & doors, old barn windows, camping gear, power tools, tool boxes, chain saws, claw foot bathtubs, old machinery wheels, etc, etc, etc!

Multi- Family Garage Sale

Sat, May 21 @ 2895 Chowat Rd, Seabird Gym,

10 - 4pm Call 604-845-3171 to book your tables!

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JEWELS, FURS

PANDORA CHARM CLEARANCE. Save 80% Sterling Silver Charms low as $1.99.Fits Pandora, Troll, Chamilia. Leading Internet retailer.

Additional 10% OFF Checkout code (AMAZING7). Log on now for best selection. www.NewDreamz.net

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CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs?

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

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1866-884-7464 Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991

Deadline for publication is Monday

Agassiz Harrison Lions May 28 9am-2pm At All Saints Anglican Church Hall.

6904 Lougheed Hwy. Tons of gently used items!

We will see you there!

Garage Sale Sat, May 21, & Sun, 22

9am - 2pm 3760 Wildwood Drive **All Proceeds go to the Heart & Stroke Foundation**

Harrison

433 Miami River Dr Neighbourhood Sale May 21 & 22 9am - 4:30 household antiques

items,

outdoor,

REAL ESTATE 640

RECREATIONAL

PARADISE FOUND: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up.

FSBO. $260,000.

250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/view/70mile/frank)

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

696

OTHER AREAS

Land of Orchards, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Bring Business! Free Brochure - Website: www.kingsrda.ca - Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO AGASSIZ

OKANAGAN

T. Marlowe Manor Spacious 1 bdrm available now.

*SPECTACULAR*

Ask about our seniors discount.

Pets upon prior approval.

4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Home On Shuswap Lake!

Lakeshore living At it’s Best!

LAKESHORE

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

101 ft frontage by 88 ft.

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

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

Large floating wharf - 660 sq. ft.

2 buoys, Firepit

604-796-8760 HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated,$550/month includes utilities.

Call 604-794-7132 HHS- 1BDRM Furn apt, Skylight, A/C, Lakefront building, cable incl, N/S, N/P, $550/m 604-853-4273

730

ONLY $729,000:

MISC. FOR RENT

ONE bedroom unit for rent in Agassiz. Person must provide rental references. Please call 604 591 5503 for more details.

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TOWNHOUSES

AGASSIZ- Newly reno’d 1150 sq ft T/H. 2 BD/1.5BA. 5 appl., carport, N/P, N/S $ 875/m (604)796-3523

TRANSPORTATION

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

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AUTO FINANCING

Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends!

HOT TUB COVERS & Accessories.

Lowest price, highest quality. All sizes and colours available. Call 1888-611-7660. www.spasuppliesonline.ca

5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC.

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

Email: dlklitch@telus.net For more details

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

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

$15 ( + HST)

Make sure you have a great turn out!

EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley on Vancouver Island.

Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home.

Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas fireplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub.

Thinking of a life style change? Move to Vancouver Island. Even better, move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World!

Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property.

Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

Tables: $10.00 each or 2 for $15.00

REAL ESTATE

Call Kerry 604-796-4300 kerry@bcclassified.com

3rd Annual Garage Sale

Garage Sale & Swap Meet

NOON - 7PM

Sun, May 22 & Mon, May 23

WEDDING DRESS!!!

ADVERTISE YOUR GARAGE SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

GARAGE SALE

UNDER $100

Adjustable, sectional heavy metal shelves for home or shop. 2’x4’x8’-5 adj. shelves. $60/section 796-6661 Old interesting farm & logging objects.Great for landscaping purposes. Many under $30. 604-796-6661 Portable bbq, electric or propane $15, propane camp stove $30, lawn chairs $5, portapotty $25. 796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Excellent gas powered lawn mower, no rust, w/ bag, $100 (also cheaper one) (604)796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Mobility walker, bath chair, raised toilet seat, cane, $100 (may sell separately) (604)796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Garden tools $5-$10, huge selection, elec hedge trimmer $25, gas weed wacker $35 (604)796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Aquarium, w/ accessories $55, cat/ dog taxi $15, med/lrg taxi $35, good condition (604)796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Used roof tin,galvanized or colored 5’-20’, $5-$20, some cheaper for sheds and fences (604)796-6661 Satellite receiver, Shaw, remote, paid $300 sell only $100. call (604)845-4293 Used Lumber, 6x6, 2x8, 1x4, 1x6, windows, doors; all very cheap.

Call (604)796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Tempered glass 34”x76” x 28”x76” for pool, hot tub, greenhouse, $40 Call (604)796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Little Chief smoker, insulated plywood box, new manual push reel mower. $50 choice (604)796-6661

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Fri, May 20 & Sat, May 21

BUILDING SUPPLIES

BUILDING SALE...

Canadian Manufacturer Direct. 25x40 $7640.

30x40 $8995. 35x50 $12,500.

40x80 $22,790. 47x100 $36,200.

Front end optional. Many others.

Pioneer Steel Manufacturers since 1980, 1-800-668-5422.

DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear - Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

SAWMILLS - Band/Chainsaw SPRING SALE - Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195.00. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT

GARAGE SALES

REAL ESTATE

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE ESTABLISHED LOCKSMITH Business on Vancouver Island since 1997. Tools, equipment, stock & extensive customer base. Mobile sprinter available also. Call for details 250-9497708 or 250-902-9156.

okhomeseller.com Listing # 26628 630

LOTS

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

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

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models.

Tremendous savings.

Luxurious 1512 sq ft home including delivery and installation only US $109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com We will beat ANYONE’S price!!

636

MORTGAGES

Totem Motel / Resort at Christina Lake $1,500,000.

Well established business with large home, 5 deluxe condos, RV sites with campground and pool. To view

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

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

www.totemmotel.bc.ca.

Call Rod 250-447-9322.

Don’t miss this super deal!

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FARMS

INVESTMENT PROPERTY (possible tax shelter) at Craigmyle, Alta (a half section) presently rented to a cow & calf operation. Asking $176,000. RANGELAND REAL ESTATE 1-403-854-4456

626

HOUSES FOR SALE

5 AC / 3800sqf home 10 mins. over border. $478K. Exit Realty: 360224-4740. hayniehobbyfarm.com

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

Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

CARS - DOMESTIC

1990 BUICK Regal. Auto, 4 dr, Aircared, runs gd, small dent on rear bumper, n/s. $2550. 604-870-0705.

1990 BUICK Regal. Auto, 4 dr, Aircared, runs gd, small dent on rear bumper, n/s. $2550. 604-870-0705.

1993 CHEV LUMINA, 4 dr, V6, 3.1 eng., 106 km, exc cond, 1 owner, maroon $2,500 obo. 604-576-6376.

1997 BUICK PARK AVE V6 new brk & tires, heated leather certified private $5500 obo. 604-364-1554

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, 317KM. $3000 obo.

250-307-1215.

Thursday, May 19, 2011 TRANSPORTATION 818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1999 MALIBU LS, 4 door, 129K, p/w, p/l, p/s, tilt, cruise. Sport whls.

Exc. cond. $2400. 604-309-4001.

2000 LASABRE LTD. Leather heated seats, GT pkg, like new certified 121K. $6900 obo. 604-593-5072

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1989 HONDA ACCORD LX, 4 dr. good condition, good on gas. $700.

Call 604-832-9816.

2001 BMW 105,000km, heated seats, sunroof, fully loaded. No accident $9,900. 604-338-7483 2002 VW JETTA, 1.8T, 4 dr, 5 spd, sunroof, loaded, exc cond. $3000 obo. call (604)819-1820 2007 HONDA Civic DXG 5 sp, 2 dr, grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no accid, $10,500. (604)855-3313 2010 Nissan Versa 4 dr H/B, full load, 38,100km, exc cond., local car, $12,900. (604)793-5520 (5961) 2010 SMART CAR - Passion model. 5000 kms. Black. Automatic.

Asking $9500/firm 604-538-4883

838

TRANSPORTATION

RECREATIONAL/SALE

08 O’K 2 slide camper loaded 31K &/or 08 F-450 KR 44K. Ken 250878-4365 https://sites.google.com/site/2008okanagancamper/

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TRANSPORTATION 851

Meet the Pros M AY

TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

2007 FORD F250 quad cab XLT 4X4 auto, diesel st#89 $15,900 2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 passenger, auto, loaded ST#77 $9,900 2007 GMC 2500 CREW cab, Duramax diesel 4X4 auto ST#61 $18,900 2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr sedan auto fully loaded st#51 $12,500 2006 FORD F350 crew cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#40 $17,900 2006 FORD F350 quad cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#17 Top Dollar Today! $17,900 Scrap Cars & Trucks 2006 TOYOTA Corolla 4dr • All Brands Of Asphalt sdn auto p/l st#05 $9900 Shingles Available 2006 NISSAN 4dr • CedarAltima Conversions Types Of Metal auto leather• Allloaded st#55Available • Metal Roofs Rolled $10,900 On Site For Less AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL 2006 CHEVY 4dr • 24hr. AVEO Emergency Service Minimum $150 cash for full size h/back 5 spd•st#12 $3,995 Full Insured vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 2006 FORD• Wcb F250Regulated quad cab yr. Labour Warranty long box auto• 10 st#20 $8888 FAST EFFICIENT 2005 CHEV 2500 CREW CAB 4X4 GUARANTEED auto loadedWORKMANSHIP st#34 $12,900 CALL MIKE FOR A FREE ESTIMATE 604-855-2857 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 crew cab 4X4 auto V8 Hemi leather clean ST#59 $15,900 Autos • Trucks 2005 FORD F250 crew cab • Equipment Removal lariat 4x4 auto diesel st#58 FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$HAND REPLACE $15,900 CLEANING & ORGANIZATION 2005 CHEVY 1500 reg cab Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 SUMP PUMP long box auto st#60 $5,900 SYSTEMS 2004 FORD F350 crew cab SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We Plus ❧ the comfort of clean: ❧ the ease of organized: buy scrap batteries from cars, Lariat 4X4 auto diesel st#78 clutter busting! green cleaning products trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. $14,900 Quality & Experience Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. regular cleaning closet solutions 2003 HYUNDAI Accent 4dr 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 CrackMaster Concrete is a full-service pantry set ups spring/seasonal cleaning sdn ng auto loaded st#70$4500 foundation repair and waterproofi office/garage organization gift certificates SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We 2001 FORD WINSTAR 7 company serving Chilliwack. buy scrap batteries from cars, up/down scale move move in/out pass loaded ST#83 $2995 trucks & heavy equip. FREE $4.00ESTIMATES! each.

2001 FORD F350 crew cab Free pick-up anywhere in BC, WARRANTY, Min. LIFETIME 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 NATIONWIDE SINCE 1994 Lariat 4x4 auto short box debra cornish service@castlecando.com diesel 7.3 st#46 $14,900 wetbasementrepairvancouverbc.com 1994 CHEV SUBURBAN 604.796.0406 www.castlecando.com CrackMaster Concrete Van 9 psgr auto diesel loadTOLL FREE: 1-888-788-4926 ed st#71 $3900

CA$H 778.772.4724

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33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038

604-855-0666

Baboth Bobcat & Backhoe Service

www.keytrackautosales.com 2009 Georgetown 33’ class A, 17,000k, 1 slide, rear qu bed, leather, V-10 Ford, hitch, backup camera, ext warr., $100 deductible, selling due to health. $72,900 obo. (604)858-3152

2010 Adventurer 80GS

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd 4x4 V8 auto, lded, trailer hitch, aircared Immac. $3,000 obo. 604-308-9848.

1995 CHEV BLAZER 87,000kms, excellent running condition. Aircared. $3500 obo. 604-528-8518 2006 LAND ROVER LR3 SE, dark blue, 40K MLS/64K KMS, no accid, lady driven, new tires, batt & brakes, immaculate @ $24,900.

604-943-0210.

2 burner stove, exterior speakers, stereo AM/FM/CD, outside shower, and much more. $15,995 (Stk.27159A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2010 HEMISPHERE T25KS

2008 FORD Escape Hybrid 4X4 130K, mint cond. Metallic blue. $17,900. No acc’ds. 604-854-3732

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TRUCKS & VANS

1995 Ford Windstar Mini Van New battery, good cond, air cared, 250K, $700 obo. 604-796-2132, after 7pm 2001 MAZDA MPV ES, lther, sunroof, dual a/c, fog lights, gold, beige int., 192K. $5450. (604)825-2393 2004 Honda Odyssey EX, 116k, new tires, asking $11,800. Call (604)846-5987

2nd entry door, Create A Breeze, Awning, 8 cu/ft. dbl. door fridge, Kitchen slide.$21,995 (Stk.29366) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

R.C.E. APPLIANCE REPAIR

DRISCOLL H E AT I N G & G A S • Furnaces • Boilers • Water Heaters • Patio Heaters • Sheet Metal Installations • Pool Heaters • Plumbing

WET BASEMENT?

The Scrapper

2005 FORD RANGER. 111,000 kms. Auto. Extended cab. Good cond. $8,000. 604-751-2332 2007 Nissan Xterra, 4wd, 92,000k, 4dr, 6cyl, tow pkg, loaded, keyless entry. $16,500. Call (604)858-0041

MARINE 912

BOATS

17’ F.G. BAYLINER, 160hp Merc Cruiser.

Comes w/trailer $4300 obo 604-768-8434 or 604-302-8311 3 METER ZODIAC BOAT, motor & trailer. Take a look. Call 604-8550205 or 604-309-4333. www.reimerelectric.ca 8’ OMC HD inflatable, hard floor, 4 HP Johnson, tanks, oars etc. Elec motor, fold-up/down wheels on trnsm, rod holders. Great for lakes. $1,650. 604-855-1893 (Abbts.)

OUTBOARD MOTOR 1970 Evinrude 33HP short shaft & controls, for 12’-14’ boat, complete, tuned up runs great $500 (604)826-2217

DESIGN - CONSULTATION 3D DESIGN

Dial-A-Law offers general information on a variety of topics onRENOVATION law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower MainHOME STAGING land) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available).Lawyer Referral Service matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604-6873221 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.663.1919 (Outside LM).

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND

OTHERS RE: WILLIAM JAMES CUTHBERT OTHERWISE KNOWN AS WILLIAM CUTHBERT, JAMES CUTHBERT AND JIM CUTHBERT, Deceased, formerly of Logan Manor Supportive Living, 7270 Elm Road Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A2

NOTICE OF ANNUAL REPORTING The Fraser Valley Regional District hereby gives notice in accordance with Section 814.1 of the Local Government Act reporting of remuneration, expenses, contracts and the 2010 Audited Financial Statements for the preceding year.

The Annual Report will be presented at the Fraser Valley Regional District Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 at 7:00pm at the Fraser Valley Regional District Office, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C. A copy of the Annual Report is available for public inspection at the office of the Finance Department of the Regional District, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack during regular office hours.

George M. Murray, C.G.A. General Manager, Regional & Corporate Services

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the creditors and others having claims against the Estate of the above deceased who died on March 16, 2011 are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act to send particulars thereof to the Administrator named hereunder at Ratcliff & Company LLP, Suite 500 - 221 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7M 3J3, on or before the 30th day of June, 2011, after which date the Administrator will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice.

Mary Elizabeth Joan Coughlin Administrator

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PLUMBING SERVICES

SOFT TOUCH PAWS DOG GROOMING

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

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

• Houses • Patios

• Gutters

• Heavy Equipment

Residential • Commercial • Agricultural For FREE estimate call Phil

604-796-0189 • 604-703-3319(cell)

Call Marilyn @ 604.796.0960 3770 Wildwood Dr. Agassiz

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• Customized Designs • New Construction & Renos • Bobcat SVC/Auger /Trencher • Fencing & Rockwork • Hedging & Pruning • Yard Maintenance & Clean-up • Pressure Washing

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

CASTLE

1988 PACE Arrow Motorhome Class A 38’, 83,000 miles, 4 new tires, solar panel, generator, add-aroom, 2single beds, lrg bath/shower asking $12,500/obo. 604-850-3732.

2003 ROAD RUNNER TRLR, 15’, lite, shwr, toilet, mic, oven, extras. $8500. Call (604)869-5253 2006 KUSTOM Koach 30’ 5th wheel $28,500 alone, with 2003 Ford F350 truck, 7.3 diesel 158Kms $49,500 or offers (778)887-4185 2006 NORTHSHORE 30 FT Travel trailer, 36” dble slides, bunk units, fully loaded $24,000. 604-824-8970

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POWER WASHING PAINTING

TIMBUILT PROJECTS We love our work, you will too!

Renovations or Additions Decks, Sheds & Gazebos Laminate flooring & more Just give us a call for a free estimate.

Phone: 604.491.4946 Email: timbuilt@shaw.ca

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Advertising needs: Call Chris @

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COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING MAY 2011

Proclamations for the Month of May, 2011 Huntington Disease Awareness Month National Missing Children’s Month Vision Health Month May 15-21 National Public Works Week & Local Government Awareness Week May 26 Shades of Fun Day May 29 Day of the Honey Bee

RECREATION AT A GLANCE Preschool: Teddy Bear Picnic Thurs May 26 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Biology, Zoology & Bugology Tues June 7 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Youth: Learn to Fish Sat May 28 10:00 am -12:00 pm Adult: Standard 1st Aid Sat/Sun May 28/29 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

CENSUS RECENSEMENT Important notice to all residents of Canada Canada’s next census will be held in May 2011.

Early in May, yellow census packages will be delivered to every dwelling in Canada, providing residents the information they need to complete the census online or on paper. Completed questionnaires will provide valuable information that will be used to make decisions about your neighbourhood and community.

Census information is important for all communities and is vital for planning services such as schools, daycare, police services and fire protection.

For more information about the 2011 Census, visit www.census2011.gc.ca.

Secondary Suites The District of Kent has a number of information guides that can help homeowners who are considering constructing a Secondary Suite, legalizing an existing suite, or making their home “suite ready” for the future. The guides provide an overview of the District of Kent and BC Building Code requirements for Secondary Suites as well as steps required to legalize an existing Secondary Suite. It is important for homeowners to understand that the primary purpose of legalization of a Secondary Suite is for the safety of the building occupants. An existing illegal Secondary Suite puts the occupants and homeowner at risk. Should an unfortunate incident occur within a building with an illegal suite, the homeowner may be held liable and is at risk of not being covered by their insurance. We encourage homeowners to read the BC Occupiers Liability Act and talk to their insurance provider.

The Secondary Suite information guides are available on the District of Kent’s website: www.district.kent.bc.ca or can be picked up at District Hall located at 7170 Cheam Avenue.

For more information please contact Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services at (604) 796-2235.

Taking Back the Backyard Series: Summer’s Arrival Sat May 28 9:00 am - 11:00 am Aquatics at a Glance The first official Pro D Day Swim at the Ferny Coombe Pool happens Fri May 20 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Regular admission rates apply Parent & Tot Swim Fri June 3 - 24 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Regular admission rates apply Free Swim!

Mon May 30 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See you at the pool!

Our hours of operation are changing for the summer months.

Effective June 1st the Fitness/Activity Centre will be open:

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GET PREPARED! Careful planning; the key to getting through an emergency 72 hours…Is your family prepared?

Canada is a vast country with extreme weather conditions and dramatic geological features.

Landslides, flooding, storm surges, earthquakes and other hazards are all potential threats in Canada. But with some careful planning and preparation, Canadians can learn how to deal with these emergencies and minimize the impact to their families and property.

Emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility.

While governments at all levels are working hard to keep Canada safe, individual Canadians also have an important role to play in preparing for emergencies. Emergency preparedness experts consistently say that by taking a few simple steps, such as knowing the risks specific to your community , making a plan to help you and your family know what to do, and getting an emergency kit that includes some basic supplies to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in an emergency, you are taking a responsible and necessary step to protect yourself and your family from all types of emergencies.

For more information on Kent Harrison Emergency Program, please contact Roger Poulton at 604-798-2528. For information on Emergency Preparedness see www.getprepared.ca.

Upcoming Council Meetings: May 24 June 13 June 27

Monday – Friday 6:15 am – 8:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Drop in every Sat and Sun in 2011

to the Fitness / Activity Centre from

2 pm - 5 pm

or use your pass!

Burning Ban for the District of Kent The Burning Ban will start on Monday, May 16, 2011 and end on Friday, September 30, 2011.

During this period, only campfires will be permitted with the purchase of a Campfire Burning Permit ($20) from the Municipal Hall.

Please note that residents and property owners may upgrade their Campfire Burning Permit to Hand Piled Yard Clean-Up Debris Burning Permit ($50) or Industrial & Land Cleaning Purposes Burning Permit ($100) at any point but cannot start burning until after September 30, 2011.

Please note that burning is not permitted within the town site all year round.

For more information, please see: http://www.district.kent.bc.ca/dh-licenses.html If you have any further inquiries, please contact the Municipal Hall at 604-796-2235.

Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz BC V0M 1A0 • Tel 604.796.2235 • www.district.kent. bc.ca