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The Harrison Festival Society issued a public plea for support this week, in the hopes that the Community Gaming Grants Review will result in a reinstatement of government funding.

If the review doesn't pan out in favour of the longrunning society, they say they will have to fold the Harrison Festival of the Arts.

The festival's director, Phyllis Stenson, posted a letter to supporters on the society's website (www. harrisonfestival.com) explaining their financial situation, the current state of gaming, and how people can help keep the festival alive.

As gaming grants currently stand, the Festival of the Arts is no longer eligible for money it is used to receiving — $80,500 per year under the current agreement. That agreement runs out next March, and Stenson told the Observer there is only enough money in their accounts to run the festival for one more year.

"We are basically being cut off at the knees," she said.

"To do an event that's similar to what we've done in the past, we'll have to spend our surplus."

And if the festival tries to cut back on costs by making it a smaller event, it would start a "domino effect."

One of the first things that could be trimmed from the festival budget would be the live music that's offered each year. While patrons are urged to buy a $2 button to support the beach entertainment, it's not strictly enforced.

"We can't put a fence up and start charging admission,"

Stenson said, as it would vastly change the atmosphere of the event, which just celebrated its 33rd year.

Once access was limited to the event, attendance would drop, she said.

The other option would be to cut down the length of the 10-day event. But changing to a weekend format could make them ineligible from other sources of funding.

It's a dire situation, and one that Stenson has been worried about for the past several years.

In 2009, the province changed the criteria for gaming grants, making it more difficult for certain groups, including arts organizations, to receive funding.

It's been a bumpy few years since then, but Stenson is hopeful that the review process will work.

"I'm optimistic that it's an arm's length process," she said. "I think there will be changes and I'm hoping the government will listen to the recommendations (made by the review)."

The Community Gaming Grants Review is being chaired by Skip Triplett. On Monday, he chaired one of many public forum being held throughout August and September. Monday's forum was in Abbotsford, and Stenson spoke there publicly about the festival's plight.

Triplett told the Observer this week that their story is not unique.

"Other groups' situations are not necessarily as severe as having to fold as soon as they (Harrison Festival Society) have to," he said. "But we are hearing a fair amount about fairs and festivals."

Triplett's task is to hear

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Phyllis Stenson spoke at a Community Gaming Grants Review community forum on Monday, and has issued a public plea for support on the Harrison Festival Society's website.

everyone's concerns and present options to Christy Clark's Liberal government.

Many of the arts groups communicating with Triplett are saying they want the gaming grants restored to the 2009 levels. It's not just a matter of keeping the arts alive. Festivals, especially large ones such as Harrison's, draw in huge amounts of tourism dollars.

Stenson said a recent study found that the Harrison Festival of the Arts contribute

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$1.3 million to the economy.

They also employ three fulltime staff, 10 part-time staff and provide a volunteering outlet for more than 200 volunteers. It's that kind of impact that Triplett hopes to hear more about.

"I don't want to take a chance that that message isn't heard," he said.

He has already heard from hundreds, if not thousands, of people who are affected by the loss of community groups. And he told the

Observer he wants to present enough information that changes will be made.

"What I need help with is showing the larger general benefit," he said. "I'm making the case as strongly as I can."

The last day for submissions is Sept.16. Triplett is keeping a blog and is hoping to get more people communicating in an open forum online.

For more information on how to submit opinions, visit www.communitygaminggrantreview.gov.bc.ca.

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Police seeking crash witnesses Two men assisted at the scene Vikki HOPES ABBOTSFORD NEWS

The Abbotsford Police Department (APD) is wanting to hear from two men who assisted at the scene of a fatal collision in Agassiz on July 12.

The APD is continuing to investigate the crash in which a Chilliwack RCMP cruiser collided with a Mustang occupied by 20-year-old driver Steve Genberg of Mission and a 19-yearold male passenger.

Genberg died in hospital on July 18.

Genberg was reportedly leading a convoy of

four or five vehicles en route to Harrison Hot Springs, travelling along Lougheed Highway near Bodnar Road when the crash occurred at about 11 p.m.

Const. Ian MacDonald said two men in a red or burgundy sedan assisted at the crash scene, but left before investigators were able to interview them or get their names.

It is believed that one or both of them were volunteer firefighters on their way from Agassiz to Vancouver. One of the men mentioned he had family from Yugoslavia,

and the other indicated he was a mortgage broker, MacDonald said.

He said it is believed the men’s vehicle might have been passed by the police car a few moments before the crash.

MacDonald said neither man has since come forward to share information with police. He said they might be from out of town, or they might believe they have nothing to add to the investigation.

Anyone with information about the two men is asked to contact the APD at 604-8595225.

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Emergency workers at the scene of a crash between a police cruiser and a Mustang. Steve Genberg of Mission died in the incident, and the Abbotsford Police Department is looking for witnesses.

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Some think it’s an inevitable part of aging; others hope it will go away,� says Trish Silvester-Lee, with The Arthritis Society BC and Yukon Division. “Learning more about what lies behind your joint pain is a major quality of life issue. Establishing an early diagnosis of osteoarthritis is critical to the outcome of the disease, since it only gets progressively worse and therapies work best when started as early as possible.�

OA is the most common type of arthritis, affecting more than three million Canadians.

While anyone can get OA, it is more common as we age. It occurs when cartilage, the tough elastic material that covers and protects the ends of bones, begins to wear.

The result is pain, stiffness, swelling and bone-

on-bone movement in the affected joint. Joints commonly affected are the end joints of fingers, the middle joints of fingers, hips, knees and the neck (cervical spine).

Over 90 per cent of the more than 58,000 annual joint replacement surgeries in Canada result from the end stage of joint damage caused

by OA. While there is still no cure for OA, appropriate treatment and a healthy lifestyle can allow someone to take control of their disease. “Managing body weight through physical activity and a balanced diet is the most effective way of reducing joint pain,� Dr. Joanne Homik, Chair of The Arthritis Society’s Medical Advisory Committee, explains. “Losing ten pounds reduces the pressure on each knee by forty pounds. Being overweight puts an extra burden on your weightbearing joints, such as the hips, knees, ankles and feet.�

Every September, The Arthritis Society aims to heighten awareness

of the prevalence of arthritis in Canada and to raise much-needed funds for arthritis research and programs.

In addition to useful resources, such as the toll-free Arthritis Information Line (1-800-3211433) and website (www. arthritis.ca), The Society offers the Arthritis SelfManagement Program and Chronic Pain Management Workshop, programs that inform participants on how to handle pain and stress, eat healthy and exercise with arthritis.

The Arthritis Society is Canada’s principal arthritis health charity empowering the nearly 4.5 million Canadians with arthritis to live their lives to the fullest by combating the daily limitations of arthritis. In the last 60 years, The Society has invested more than $175 million towards arthritis research to develop better treatments and, ultimately, find a cure. (with credit to The Arthritis Society) Agassiz Community Health Centre (Fraser Health)

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Harrison man barricades apartment Police dog assists in eventual arrest A Harrison Hot Springs man was caught breaking into an apartment on Esplanade on Monday, leading to a standoff and the use of police dogs.

Police were called for a break and enter in progress after a witness said she saw a man walk

to the back of an apartment building and gain entry to a top floor, unoccupied penthouse.

The Police Dog Service was also brought in, and a perimeter was set up around the building.

The 39-year-old man barricaded himself in the unit, and then police

heard a window break.

The man was arrested after exiting through the back.

“Situations like this can be very dangerous for police,” said Cst. Tracy Wolbeck. “We have no idea going into that situation if the person is armed, and if so

with what. The potential for harm in a case like this is astronomical.”

The suspect, a 39-year-old Harrison Hot Springs man, was to appear in court this week to face a charge of break and enter. news@ahobserver.com

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Summer filled with training camps for local youth Cadets of 1789 The Royal Westminster Regiment Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps have returned from their summer training opportunities at Cadet Summer Training Centres across Canada. Soon they will begin training again in Hope and Agassiz and taking part in events such as the Hope Brigade Days and Agassiz Fall Fair.

Cadet Master Warrant Officer Abraham Mulder said his unique adventure at Rocky Mountain National Army Cadet Summer Training Centre (RMNASTC) was “the best six weeks of my life.”

While at RMNASTC, Mulder had the opportunity to join other senior cadets from around the world on a six-week wilderness adventure, including rock climbing, mountain biking, glacier hiking and canoeing.

Mulder is the Company Sergeant Major for Bravo Company, the Corps’ Hope company of cadets, and he hopes to share the knowledge he has learned with them.

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Seniors return victoriously from Games Plenty of golf for local seniors SUBMITTED BY JACKIE PERRY

More than 3,000 athletes aged 55 years and older converged in the West Kootenays during the week of Aug. 15-20 for the 2011 B.C. Seniors Games. Participants and their families stayed and played in one of the three cities of Nelson, Trail or Castlegar.

A wide variety of sports and activities were offered, including archery, badminton, bocce, bowling, bridge, cribbage, cycling, darts, dragon boating, equestrian, floor curling, golf, horseshoes, ice hockey, ice curling, one-act plays, pickleball, slo-pitch, soccer, swimming, table tennis, track and field, and whist.

The week included an opening ceremony where each participant is expected to wear a T-shirt in their

zone’s colour. This is an evening of music and quality entertainment, with welcoming speeches and recognition of special participants.

Other free events were held during the week at each of the three cities, culminating in a huge banquet Friday night in Castlegar for all 3,100 participants and their spouses. This is when everyone from the three cities get together to discuss their sports, compare experiences and enjoy camaraderie of people from all over B.C. And this is when one realizes what a big undertaking hosting the B.C. Seniors Games is.

The Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs and Harrison Mills area sent approximately 25 participants to the Games. Medals, generously provided by the Royal Ca-

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This Sunday, the Lytton River Festival will feature Jacob Pratt, one of the most famous hoop dancers in the world.

The unique, family oriented fair begins on Friday evening and goes until late Sunday afternoon of the Labour Day long weekend. It celebrates two great rivers that converge at Lytton – the Thompson and Fraser.

Saturday family activities dominate the festival including a climbing wall, vendors,

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He travels throughout North America dancing Men’s Traditional in the Pow Wow genre.

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Two live bands perform on Friday night and two on Saturday night to create the mood and music for street dancing.

Jacob Pratt has shared his

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Marg Hicks (far left) and her partner Stella Hu won silver in doubles badminton. Hicks was also among several local gold medal winners at this year’s B.C. Seniors Games.

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nadian Legion, were won by the following local people: Badminton Competitive Division: John Perry, 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze; Rick Bradburn, 1 gold, 1 bronze; Jackie Perry, 1 gold.

Badminton Recreational Division: Marg Hicks, 2 gold, 1 silver; Ted Butt, 1 gold, 1 bronze.

Darts: Trevor Bowman, 1 gold, 3 silver; Eileen Kramer, 3 silver.

Floor Curling: Team of Dick Hopkins, Shirley Hopkins, Don Sciotti and Louine Sciotti, gold.

Golf: Valerie Edmondson, gold; Marilee Jones, gold; Audrey Dove, gold; Larrie Hicks, bronze Pickleball: Herb Peters, 1 gold, 1 bronze.

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different formations depicting animals such as the eagle, bear and butterfly. His performance is spectacular.

Jacob was selected to perform the hoop dance at the 2010 Winter Olympic Opening Ceremonies. He is also a model, a theatre actor, and a motivation speaker.

All activities from Friday night until Sunday afternoon are free. More information is available at www.riverfestival. ca.

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A single drop makes a big impact Student ambassadors promote used oil recycling Brett Bonderud OBSERVER

Students Tiffany Rennick, 20, and Amara Janssens, 20, have no ordinary summer jobs. They act as ambassadors for the British Columbia Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA) helping to promote used oil and anti-freeze recycling throughout the province.

This summer they visited over 500 different recycling locations in over 120 municipalities around B.C. spanning from Vancouver to Fort St. John and Tofino to Golden.

The program also took them to Agassiz and Hope.

“A lot of rural communities feel left out,” Rennick said. “They appreciate that we come out and see them.”

Much of the oil collected in the area comes from rural businesspeople performing their own oil changes Rennick said.

Farmers for example may drop-off their used oil at certified BCUOMA collec-

tors such as Modern Tire and OK Tire in Agassiz and Gardner Chevrolet in Hope.

“It’s either in a ditch or recycled,” Modern Tire owner Fred Major said.

According to the BCUOMA, used oil collected through the program is rerefined into new lubricating oil and processed for use in pulp mills, cement plants and in asphalt plants. Oil filters are crushed and taken to a steel mill to manufacture reinforcing steel, while plastic oil and antifreeze containers are recycled into new oil containers, drainage tiles and parking curbs.

To help get that recycled oil, the BCUOMA pays each collector a fee. The fee comes out of stewardship acts in B.C. and Environmental Handling Charges (EHC) on oil and antifreeze containers. EHCs are assessed on new oil ($.05/ litre), oil containers ($.10/ litre of container) and oil filters less than eight inches long ($.55) and eight inches

or longer ($1.25) at the first point of sale or distribution in BC. EHC’s on anti-freeze are just slightly higher than oil and oil containers.

As part of their jobs, Rennick and Janssens look at the effectiveness of each collector by measuring how many containers they take in, what it is they predominantly collect and where the material comes from. They also measure what sort of demand the community is placing on collectors.

“The biggest thing we look at is night drop-offs,” Rennick said. After-hours oil and anti-freeze drop-offs can lead to unsafe spillage onto city streets and sidewalks and into drains, streams, rivers and ecosystems.

The ambassadors’ goal is to encourage communities to help keep hazardous materials out of waterways and landfills.

Better awareness of the hazards of oil and antifreeze on the environment

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Tiffany Rennick (right) and Amara Janssens traveled around the province educating people about the importance of recycling oil.

may require more stringent collection policies placed on collectors or the introduction of security measures such as surveillance cameras and customer log books. In other cases, collector certification can be revoked and another suitable collector found or an additional collector added to the list if de-

mand warrants it.

Major said he collects 200500 litres of oil per month.

This is the program’s sixth year. Two new co-op students are chosen each year to participate as ambassadors during the May to September season.

Vancouver resident Rennick’s a University of British

Columbia marketing major and Langleyite Janssens is studying communications at Simon Fraser University.

The ambassadorship’s provided each of them with extensive work experience and helped them gain valuable environmental sustainability knowledge via their involvement with the BCUOMA.

Time to finish those fall fair entries Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Time is running out to be a part of the Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival.

There are many ways to be a part of the annual tradition, from entering a float into the popular parade, offering a hand to volunteer or by submitting an entry into the exhibition.

Children are encouraged to try their hand at

a wide range of crafts, hobbies and homemaking skills in the exhibition.

Entering each item will cost fifty cents, to help with the costs of running the exhibition.

There are categories to fit most children’s hobbies and interests, including floral arts, baking, canning, sewing, drawing, painting and photography.

Children can enter their Lego creations,

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handmade fridge magnets, finger paintings, play dough monsters, or even write a poem about “What the Agassiz Fall Fair means to me.”

It’s not all about the kids, though. Adults are encouraged to bring out their best jams, jellies, wines and artistic efforts, to name a few.

This year will mark the 107th Agassiz Fall Fair and the 63rd Corn Festival, and will run from

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Opinion QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Living in the real world Before taking the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to task for its stratospheric contract demands, the following should be acknowledged.

The value and importance of teachers is indisputable. The great majority are passionate educators, dedicated to turning out well-balanced young people ready to face the challenges before them.

Now enter the BCTF bargaining position, and reality rapidly fades.

Among the demands currently on the table are wage increases – undefined as yet, but ostensibly on par with the highest paid teachers in the country, which could translate into as much as 20 per cent salary hikes.

Add to that more benefits, including doubling the provision for bereavement leave to 10 days on the death of any friend or relative, and 26 weeks off each year as a fully paid leave to provide compassionate care to any person.

The government has said the demands would amount to an additional $2.2 billion each year.

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In 2006, teachers endorsed a five-year agreement, which included a rich 16 per cent wage hike.

Things were much different then.

The global economy hadn’t tanked. It was three years before the B.C. government imposed a zero wage increase mandate on the public service.

The province wasn’t running a $45-billion debt. It wasn’t trying to balance the budget after a string of deficits. And taxpayers hadn’t just voted down the HST, incurring a return to the PST that will see a $1.6-billion repayment to Ottawa, and some $3 billion in additional revenue lost in the next few years.

In short, this province is in no fiscal position to entertain the BCTF’s fantasies.

That’s the real world, and it’s time the BCTF lived in it.

Address the issue that impacts students the most – classroom size and composition.

That might even garner public support.

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‘People’s victory’ means pain ahead B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher NDP leader Adrian Dix couldn’t contain his glee at the result of the harmonized sales tax referendum.

He seemed positively giddy that the provincial budget will forgo $3 billion in revenue over the next few years, and clearly relishes the prospect of getting back to the legislature in October to resume his demands for more spending in every ministry of the B.C. government.

He can start soon, standing in passionate solidarity with B.C.’s 40,000 public school teachers as they strike to press their demands for huge increases in salary and benefits that already exceed what most private sector workers will ever see.

Bill Vander Zalm was thrilled

too, beaming that famous smile as he climbed in his long black Mercedes to resume his comfortable retirement. He never expected to be able to leave the province in a mess one more time, but fate has been kind to him. He probably still believes he has helped the poor, as he claimed in his nonsensical rants against the HST. This is the “people’s victory” that Dix crowed about. B.C. and the rest of the country are entering a perilous time where retired people outnumber the young, and pension plans – private and public – grow increasingly fragile. And in classic baby-boomer style, our political response is self-centred and unrealistic.

An efficient tax system that ends the advantage given to services over goods, while raising revenue to lift up the poorest people, is now a dirty word. Any kind of meaningful tax reform will be politically radioactive for

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Resource industries, the movie business and other private sector job generators can now plan for a significant B.C. disadvantage in 2013. Ontario can celebrate. Meanwhile, demand for government ser-

“Vander Zalm never

expected to be able to leave the province in a mess one more time, but fate has been kind to him.” vices to take care of the great grey blob that is my generation can only soar.

It’s not just old people outnumbering the young. I mentioned a while back that Canada has already passed another significant milestone. Statistics

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Author Mark Steyn talks about this problem in relation to the troubles in Europe. He refers to the “Government Party,” which is the ever-growing public sector, and the “Dependency Party,” which is everyone on pensions and welfare. When those two “parties” constitute a majority, they can force the government to satisfy their demands without regard to economic reality.

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Mailbag No sidewalks at all on 'right side of tracks' Dear Larry, I read your letter in the Agassiz-Harris on-Hop e Observer of Friday 19, 2011 with great interest. Though summer is not over yet, it brought home the reality of municipal elections looming on the fall horizon. I also was surprised, because, until now, I really and truly thought that all of Harrison Hot Springs was one community. I did not realize, for instance, that we have a beach and a "downtown" area for the "rich and beautiful" only. I also had not realized until

I read your letter, that there are some of us who live on the "right side of the track" and some of us who don't, where ever that is. I tried to figure out where I am situated but could not come up with a result, much as I tried. I guess I will remain a "burger" of Harrison Hot springs for now.

Municipal elections, as much as other ones, are serious business. To do a responsible job, we have to forget any personal ambitions and vendettas and concentrate on finding

the right leader and team.

I would like to repeat something I read, also with great interest, in the Globe and Mail weekend issue of Aug. 11, 2011. It was written by Dave Mather, a corporate specialist at Dale Carnegie Business Group in Toronto and I quote: "Ask yourself, what is our view of 'problems'? Do we mistake making problems go away with creating the results we want? What underlying assumptions are implied in our conversations? Where do we attempt selling each

other on our perceptions rather than assisting each other to clearly see reality?"

But, you will say, we are not a business and I will say yes we are! In fact, all communities are and resort towns even more so. To prosper, we have to sell our product. In our case, after the mountains and the lake, the beach is our biggest asset. This is what attracts people and if they like it they will come again. If they don't, we all suffer and it is because of this reality that I believe the improvement and

landscaping of our beach was the most important undertaking during the last few years. It had to be our priority. And, the Miama river project, with its huge environmental impact, falls in the same category. We have to offer our best assets to our guests and, I believe, the money we have spent so far, will be worth it many times!

But back to your plight! I do hope that, once the big projects have been attended to, we will be able to check up on our residential areas

again. Otherwise, what will our tourists, riding their quad-bikes, think of us? I, for instance, live on Naismith Ave. and I, like many Harrison residents who live in older residential areas, think sidewalks would be nice. We do not have crumbling curbs because we don't have sidewalks, period!

But, I believe, our time will come. In the meantime, let's enjoy our beach — it is there for all of us!

Ruth Altendorf

Bridge names should connect to driving forces There is no reason why bridges have to be named after anyone, but when it is done it should be with much greater consideration than any similar decision, since putting a person’s first and second names on a bridge is probably the most enduring memorial that a government can bestow, far more so than just their surname on a street.

That being the case, the choice should obviously be a person who was greatly associated with the bridge in question,

or else of exceptional significance for the community involved.

The Fred Hardy Bridge qualifies on both counts, since he built and maintained the first bridge and he also built the village sand dredge and gave Harrison its sand beaches.

The other person who is an obvious choice if foot bridges across the Miami River are to be named is John Allen, who served four terms as Harrison’s mayor — more than anyone else — and who obtained for the village the foreshore of that section

of the river and then planned and obtained, despite considerable opposition, the road and trail rights of way and connections for three pedestrian bridges over it.

For many years the money to complete Allen’s plan simply wasn’t available, but now that the village’s income is greatly expanded and another bridge has been built, he should surely have been the person honoured, were it not that hating John Allen is the founding principle of the present

blundering council.

Instead they have chosen the name of someone who is certainly a valuable

citizen and a great person, but has nothing to do with the bridge.

One has to wonder if the only motive was to

make sure that when we are finally rid of this bunch, no new council will be able to give Allen the recognition

which in this case he so obviously deserves.

John Green

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End of summer brings Nature’s Beautiful Moments New photography show pays attention to principles

by Jesse Gadsby KENT HARRISON ARTS COUNCIL

This summer has not been as kind to us as many would have preferred, but the Ranger Station Art Gallery, along with the Kent Harrison Arts Council, is here to help.

This Saturday, Sept. 4, photographers Jutta and Michael Schulz will be celebrating the opening of their new show, Nature’s Beautiful Moments.

The opening runs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and refreshments will be provided.

Nature’s Beautiful Moments will be on display from today until Sept. 30, and can be viewed during the gallery’s regular hours, Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sat-Sun from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Jutta and Michael Schulz were born and raised in Germany, immigrated to Canada in 1994 and are now living in the Chilliwack area. In their spare time they enjoy nature walks, camping and photography. Keely, their dog, is their faithful companion. Digital photography is their passion, between them they cover the tiny world of macros to the beauty of na-

ture and the magnificence of landscapes.

Jutta and Michael make it a point to adhere closely to the principles of the “genuine photography,” which means that the computer manipulation of the images is kept to an absolute minimum.

Instead they pay special attention to the natural light and shadows, look for interesting ways to use the “depth of field” and the possibilities to capture the images in a more abstract way.

Because sharing their photos with others is important to Jutta and Michael they show their work at public events and galleries. They also present their images in two European online forums. Nature’s Beautiful Moments features a variety of Jutta and Michael’s stunning photos, printed on metal. The artists themselves will be on hand during the opening to answer any questions about their work.

For more information, contact the Ranger Station Gallery at 604-796-2723.

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Cars 2 zooming into Agassiz A perfect start to the last long weekend of the summer will be heading to Agassiz on Friday, Sept. 2.

Cars 2 will be shown outdoors at Centennial Park behind the fitness/activity centre on a 31-foot-high jumbo screen.

Kids and adults are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and blanket and settle in for the night to watch the Pixar firstrun feature.

Candy bars, popcorn, pop and hot chocolate will be available for a loonie purchase

Summer of music The Pioneer Park Summer Concert Series has wrapped up for another year. The lineup featured all local talent each Wednesday in Pioneer Park in Agassiz. The performers included Ian Schram and Ryan Souliere, Adam Briscoe, MJ's Feast, Aleisha Di Luorio and Andrew Putt, lead singer of Pardon My Striptease.

at the concession. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2.

Admission is by donation.

“Local businesses have come together to make this inclusive for everyone in the community,” Kimberly Goulet, recreation supervisor for the District of Kent said.

“We’re encouraging all families to come out.”

Cars 2 runs approximately two hours. Prospera Credit Union, Kingma Developments and Timbro are working in partnership with the District of Kent for this outdoor event.

Movie night at Christ Church their enthusiasm for the upcoming event.

“We are excited to be hosting this event and to be partnered with Hope Brigade Days," she said. "We are expecting a great turnout and lots of fun.”

If the weather does not cooperate, Dickinson explains that the movie night will be hosted inside the Historic Church.

The historic site is located at 681 Fraser Ave. For more information, please call 604-869-5402 or email christchurch1861@yahoo.com.

Information is also online on the Standard’s local calendar or on Facebook via Christ Church National Historic Site.

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On Sept. 10, Christ Church National Historic Site, in partnership with Hope Brigade days, will be hosting an Outdoor Movie Night.

The movie will start at 8 p.m. and the feature presentation is Grease.

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and come early to set up your spot in the field.

Admission is free with your Briggie Button or $2 without.

There will be a concession on location as well with chocolate bars, pop and of course popcorn.

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Everything always seems to fall into place A songbird has left

Gonzagne, staying at a friend’s place in Agassiz before going on a tour of British Columbia. We had dinner together and she brought greetings from her mother. Yes, Ghislaine is fine but still misses Agassiz and all her friends. I would not be surprised if she, too, would visit us all one of these days!

Who did not know Madeleine Schuh, the other half of Fred Schuh, the keyboard player?

They loved to make music together and were regulars at the events in Chilliwack, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.

Madeleine had cancer and passed away in early August after a very brave and courageous fight with the disease. But her spirit is still with us and It is good that memories do linger on because it whenever we will hear him play we will know that all went by far too fast! she, too, is there.

After all, some of us had not seen each other in a It will be tough for Fred. Actually, it was tough long time, twenty or more years in some cases. And for both of them ever since they knew that the yet, when we saw each other, all those years just prognosis for Madeleine did not leave much hope. seemed to fade away. We sat and talked, took And, now the time has come and Fred will have pictures and enjoyed each others company and the to make music alone. new partners fit right in. And everybody fell in RUTH ALTENDORF Anyone who lost a wife or husband at a later age love with Harrison Hot Springs whether they had knows how deep the sorrow goes. After all, we not Harrison been here before or not. We walked, hiked, went in only lose our partner, we lose the greatest part of Happenings the Hot Pools, took part in yoga classes, went out our life. for dinners and went on a boat trip. And, we all Yes, time does heal and sooner or later it will be want to do more of this in the future! My sister’s good again, but it will never be the same anymore. friend, Don, a “first timer�, summed it up: “What a beautiSo, my deepest sympathy goes to Fred Schuh, but I know ful community, everything seems to fall into place!� that he will find solace in his music.

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Believe it or not, but this, too, just fell into place! It was the last day of the reunion, in fact most of the relatives and

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friends left soon after. A beautiful finale! Again, I would like to thank those who suggested my name, those who implemented it and the Village Works Crew who, as Mayor Ken Becotte pointed out, did an excellent job getting the bridge in top shape for the event and made the signs, which look great!

Finally, thanks to all who came to witness the event. To see you there was very, very special!

Get ‘hooked on books’ this fall Got a craving? Agassiz Library is here to help — that is if your craving is for reading great books and blabbing about them to other, similarly afflicted companions.

Agassiz Library is happy to introduce our “Hooked on Books� book club starting in September 2011.

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We’re not your average book club here at Agassiz Library; don’t tell FVRL but we’re encouraging all kinds of rebellious behavior like: talking in the library (no ‘shush’ for us), eating in the library (we love our treats as much as our books!), association of different genders (both are welcome!) and most importantly we are happy to follow your direction in what you want to read and how you want to discuss/argue or gab about it!

We promise not to rap you on the knuckles with our rulers if you miss a meeting, please feel free to drop in, out and back in again at any time. We also encourage you to bring along a friend, imaginary or otherwise, especially if they enjoy great books and gabbing!

Of course, we appreciate the fact that book clubs are an excellent method of improving literacy, expanding horizons, eating yummy snacks and getting you out of the house on a Wednesday night, but we’re mostly looking forward to the way that book clubs can bring people together to enjoy and discuss the most simple (and best!) entertainment ever created.

We’re hoping you’ll come out and satisfy your craving for books and blabbing while we satisfy our curiosity about the first book of the “Hooked on Books� book club: “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time� by Mark Haddon. The book follows Christopher, a self described “mathematician with behavioral problems� as he tries to solve the murder of a neighbor’s dog while unintentionally discovering the hidden secret of his mother’s death.

Come join us and follow Christopher through his atypical murder mystery.

Please call the Agassiz Library at: 604-796-9510 or just drop in and ask for Terrill or Jacquelynne and pick up the first month’s book starting in September!

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Summer wraps with well wishes from librarian ‘There is such weight and immeasurable value in sharing words and putting them together.’

I don’t think we can help ourselves, we are always wishing. We wish for summer to get here.

We get hot and sweaty and we wish for coolness — must be a trait of human beings, all this wishing.

At the library, we wished for a fun summer and we got one!

The Summer Reading Club was great. We saw friends all summer long which means my other wish came true; that our children would keep reading even though they weren’t in school.

There were contests and there was entertainment. There was recipe sharing. There was the weekly ‘find-aveg’ hunt. All this meant Agassiz Library staff were busy keeping summer more than cool, but fun. What was the ‘finda-veg’ activity, you ask?

Simple, every week we hid a real live vegetable in the library, all children had the chance to find it amongst the chil-

dren’s books one rocking and would reto his great ceive an instant music, even reward when Mayor Fisher, whispering its Mayor Belocation to the cotte, Counlibrarian. Not cillors Van your average Laerhoven and library activity, Perry and the but then, this Royal Bank rep TERRILL SCOTT is not your avAnita Mclean erage library! In the were tapping And why? To Stacks their toes bemake Library fore they conSoup, of course. gratulated and We know everyone will shared their pride in our be coming by for their library gang for a sumcopy of the recipe! mer of reading.

Many of you will also As well, the party saw have noticed our Reader the final awarding of the of the Week spots in the Great Big Jar of Candy. local paper, sponsored We are looking after it by our Agassiz-Harri- for Reece Thomson unson-Hope Observer. til he comes to get it! ReYoung readers became ece guessed 350 candies, book reporters, shar- which was very close to ing their fave books of the actual 354. It’s gothe moment. And did ing to be a sweet time at you catch some of the Reece’s house! Another shows? Mike and his prize we love to give out Critters (yes, I read to could have been given the snake), the magical- to so many families who ly-funny Purple Pirate made librarying part and our musical wind- of their summer. There up party with Tony were several families Prophet. He had every- who could have won the

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‘Family Who Libraried the Most’ — the Victors, the Neufelds, the Wheelers, the Spaetis, the Klops — but the ones we saw the most of was the Mason family. All of you were crazy readers this year. Way to go!

So, even though hazy, lazy days of summer vacation are coming to the end, we are looking forward to a fabulous fall, seeing friends again, and your library will have some great things on the go for you. How can you possibly remember those things? How can you NOT miss a fun event at your library. Easy, you will just look in your program guide that was delivered to every home in the Agassiz-Harrison area with the Observer a few weeks ago. Agassiz library events are easy to find in the guide, right at the back of the book in the Upper Fraser ValContinued on 12

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Local children rock out with Tony Prophet, the reading rocker at the Summer Reading Club party. Kids and parents enjoyed some entertainment and got their medals from Mayors Fisher and Becotte, library board representatives John Van Laerhoven and Bob Perry and Royal Bank representative, Anita Mclean.

This summer could be a scorcher.

This year on September 9th, we are putting together another of our well loved & well supported Fall Fair pullout supplements.

The local businesses help each year to show their support of this great family fun event & we like to show our support by giving a great discount for the ads!

This year on September 23rd you will also sponsor some great photos of the activities, list the winners of the shows, & show off some of the parade winners as well.

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a wish that was made many years ago by someone I knew. The wish was to have at their fingertips, not just a dictionary, but THE dictionary. By this I don’t mean a big, fat Merriam Webster volume. When I owned my own bookstore back in the ’90s a friend, Emil, wished to have for his own, the 20-volume print set of the Oxford English Dictionary.

Definitely not the concise version, this was the real deal. As a bookseller, I got to enable one of his dreams of owning the authority on the English language and I got to see and feel in a new way, the power of the words. There is such weight and immeasurable value in sharing words and putting them together so they become something much more than the printed page between covers. It was something that Emil knew well, and to have had that experience through him, was and still is a gift in my mind.

Emil passed away recently, but he did some wonderful things in and for our community. He shared his time in several organizations,

he welcomed with his wife Mary people from all over the world of all ages onto his farm and into his lifestyle. In my youth, I was fortunate to have enjoyed either intriguing discussions or some some good, hard work on Emil and Mary’s home, Cedar Isle farm.

Those discussions could have been about respect for good agricultural practises or world politics or astronomy. I can’t help but take a moment to reflect on those memories, of Emil and Mary on Cedar Isle Farm, as they played a great part in the person I am now ... your noisy, creative, outspoken librarian. I thank them for being part of that, and giving me much more to share with you all.

So, dear friends, whether you want to read a dictionary at home, or take your eReader around the world, I hope we all ponder now and again, that words unite us when shared. When our words are offerings and not weapons, great things happen. See you in the stacks, where it’s all good, and there is always a little noise.

What a creative idea!

“Human resources” took on a whole new meaning at the new Surrey City Centre Library that just opened this summer. Recognizing the wealth of knowledge stored in the brains of community members, a “human library” will be featured. Library users will be able to “check out” an expert from the list of volunteers who have offered to share their wisdom and experience.

The “live books” will not be lined up under the Dewey Decimal System nor have bar code labels on their foreheads. Instead they will be available by topics for short sessions with borrowers.

Douglas College in New Westminster and Coquitlam had the first “Living Library” in Canada following a European idea. “Flesh and Blood” books on a wide range of topics were signed out by multiple borrowers eager to learn.

Interactive learning has been proven to be more effective than passive absorption through reading or listening. “Live books”

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Plus Side of 60 would be sitting right beside you to receive feed-back and answer questions. Personal narratives of coping with challenges have a big impact coming straight from someone’s life story. Seniors sometimes feel that they have been “left on the shelf ” as innovations in communication escalate. But technology cannot take the place of human contact. Knowledge has been passed on by oral tradition and storytelling for centuries and is still an effective method. What a great idea it would be to open a dialogue between young students and seniors. Children would learn a whole lot more in a chat with a pio-

neer or a veteran than from a history book.

What if we could select from the following catalogue of Agassiz-Harrison Volunteer “live books”: Running the Boston Marathon, Escape from East Berlin, Chef to the Queen, Holopchi and Borscht with Baba, Sasquatch Sightings, Sturgeon Fishing in Harrison Lake, 80 Years of Composting, Agassiz in the 1930s, The Fraser Flood of ’48, My War Years, Coping with Stroke (vision loss, deafness etc.)

That would pretty well cover Sports, Fitness, Careers, Folklore, History (local and world), Cooking, Self-Help and Organic Gardening.

Terrill Scott of the Agassiz Library says that Fraser Valley Regional has explored the possibility of a similar program and it might be tried in future. One thing we know for sure is that our community could fill many “shelves” with “human books” of knowledge available for browsing.

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ANSWERS

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ley section. This guide might not get on the best seller list, but you will be glad to have it at your fingertips. One of the events you’ll find coming very soon is International Literacy Day. I feel so lucky that there are libraries in large and small communities in Canada, that we have books, libraries and schools available to us so we can do that most important of things, reading. Reading is learning, learning is power and so, reading can power a better world. We will have postcards at our library on Sept. 8, addressed and ready to go to libraries all over the world. It is a celebration of the unifying power that libraries have, and it will be a chance to support those countries that are growing their commitment to reading and learning. We hope you want to come in, support this idea by signing a postcard to send away. We have the cards and the postage, we know you will want to sign your name to this world wish.

And more on the topic of wishes, I want to tell you of

No dust collectors on these bookshelves

Carrier Supervisor Assistants The Chilliwack Progress is looking for Carrier Supervisor Assistants in the Agassiz area.

This position is for Tuesday & Thursday, approximately 2-4 hours per day.

If interested call, Louise 604.702.5558 for more details.

COLOURING

CONTEST for children 5 years & under

Free to enter & registration is required on Weds., Sept. 7 from 7-9 pm or Thurs., Sept. 8 from 1 - 9 pm at the Agricultural Hall located on Pioneer Ave. Pictures are to be dropped off at the Agricultural Hall on Thurs., Sept. 15th between 3pm - 9pm.

Judging will be done on Sept. 16th. Look around town at many locations for the orange Prize List book for this year's fair!

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YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR CLASSIFIEDS.

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Monday to Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WUEST, JOSEF Josef Wuest died peacefully on August 18, 2011, at the age of 84 at Glenwood Care Centre.

Pre-deceased by his wife of 55 years, Rita Gabriella, “Joe” was a fixture of Harrison Hot Springs society, having served as Executive Chef of the Harrison Resort Hotel for almost 20 years.

He and Rita raised Michael, Monika, and Marco before moving to Vancouver Island in 1976 to co own and run one of the oldest hotels in BC, the Courtenay House Hotel, for 13 years. However Harrison was truly the place they wanted to retire to and in 1989 they returned to their beloved village to spend their final years.

Joe is survived by his sisters, Marietta, and Heidi in Switzerland, a brother Bruno in Saskatchewan, daughters in law Diana and Lorraine, and grandchildren Jordan, Justin, Forestt, Celeste, and Keegan.

Joe was always interested in local politics but as much as he enjoyed that along with fund raising and volunteering he could just as easily have been involved with building an amazing tree fort or setting up a trampoline for his kids (and those in the neighbourhood).

A farewell gathering will be held in the Forum ballroom at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa, 100 Esplanade, Saturday September 10 from 2 to 5pm with proceedings starting at 2:30.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that people wishing to participate make a donation to the non-profit organization, Kent Harrison Foundation, PO Box 618, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0.

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Class 1 City P&D Drivers required for Lower Mainland runs. Full-time Starting from $17.00/hr. Contact Carl 1-888-453-2813 or E-mail: Carl.constam@hrtrans.com

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 CLASSES Starting Sept. 12th.

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Starts Nov. 21st, 2011

BC College Of Optics

COMING EVENTS

F/T, 18+.

Summer and permanent openings in all areas. Fun Promos. No Sales. No Experience, No Problem!

RESIDENTIAL Youth Workers for 2 Bed Receiving Home. Full time and auxiliary for live in shifts. (ie. 3 days on, 3 days off) Minimum 2 years post secondary education or training plus experience. Prior work with MCFD and asset. Must have valid licence, transportation and criminal record check. Salary and benefits well above average for successful candidates. Send resume no later than September 7, 2011 to Box 111 Agassiz, B.C. or to justinmckenzie21@gmail.com

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AGASSIZ BLUEBERRY FARM requires pickers. Will pick up from Chwk and Agassiz. Call Gill (604) 306-4182 or Colleen (604)316-7203

Children’s Service Support Worker ( Posting # 74-11) The Chilliwack Society for Community Living is recruiting a female staff to provide support to two teenage girls in the areas of social, recreational and life skills development.

The successful applicant should have education in a related field and experience in working with children with special needs.

Shifts: 4 hrs/wk (flexible, but after school/weekends) depending on child/ family schedules.

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Joe Fornari.

Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502 Email: JoeFornari@t-mar.com We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051.

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Submit applications in person, by fax or by email to: human.resourses@cscl.org

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PERSONALS

Contact Kerry at: Phone: 604.796.4300 kerry@bcclassified.com

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES Limited is recruiting Line Cooks for Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. Hourly wage is $17.00. We provide subsidized accommodations and relocation assistance. Please forward your resume to: humanresources@arcticco-op.com or fax to: 204-632-8575. Please visit www.arcticco-op.com and www.innsnorth.com.

HOPE McDonalds Hiring permanent f/t for Sept. Provide training and offer group benefit. Apply in person or www.worksforme.ca

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Office Assistant required for maternity leave position Front desk and customer service. The successful applicant will have a good working knowledge of Word & Excel as well as excellent phone etiquette.

Please apply to:office@twinmaple.com or fax resumes to: 604-823-4306

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EXPERIENCED CAT and Hoe Operators with safety tickets for oilfield construction in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. Fax resume to 403844-2735.

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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

PAYROLL Specialist (Ceridian)/HR Gen., Hub Ins. ,604-727-3141, clifftang@zealotsconsulting.com

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Henderson’s Funeral Homes& Crematorium Ltd. | 604-792-1344

INTERNATIONAL FOREST PRODUCTS LTD. is looking for;

• Millwrights • Electricians • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Filers to join our lumber manufacturing facility in Castlegar, BC. The skilled individuals must be self motivated, able to work on their own and in a team enviro. Preference will be given to those with a Journeyman and Level 3 First Aid ticket, but we will also consider individuals with several yrs. of industrial experience. Applicants must be flexible w/shift scheduling and trade lines.

Interfor offers Competitive Wage & Benefits Packages as outlined in the USW Southern Interior Master Agreement.

PO Box 3728, Castlegar BC, V1N 3W4 Fax #: (1) (604) 422-3252 Email: taumi.cleaver@ interfor.com Please submit your application by Sept. 16th 2011

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OBITUARIES

June 15, 1917 - August 8, 2011 Wilf Stubbington passed away on August 8 at the age of 94.

Wilf was born in Empress, Alberta where at the age of 8 he began the Àrst of his numerous jobs. He drove trucks, coal mined, built roads, worked in the oil Àeld, sold vacuums & welding equipment & farmed, although his trade was welding. At one time Wilf owned the Cherry Cafe in Agassiz on the corner of Pioneer & Park Streets & Wilf’s New & Used Store, also in Agassiz.

In his spare time he restored 1912 and 1914 Ford cars. Wilf's passion was for Áea markets & Country & Western music, he even wrote his own tunes! He played harmonica, banjo, guitar, keyboard, organ & piano. He loved to travel and had visited Europe, England & Hawaii.

Wilf is survived by his wife Marjorie, his children Connie, Gwen, Marie, Gail, Joanne, twins Doug & Donna, Karen, and step children Lyn, Donald & Shirley & his numerous grandchildren.

There was an inurnment at Wetaskawin Cemetery in Alberta.

OBITUARIES

Clive Mellor died peacefully at home on August 24th, 2011 after a short illness. He leaves to mourn his loving wife, Dr. Terry Anne Komusi, and his children by his first wife Ann (nee Phillipson): Simon, Judith, Hilary, Clare, Justin and their families. In England his brother Peter Mellor and sister Barbara Wright and their families also mourn their loss.

He was born in Glossop, Derbyshire, attended Manchester University where he graduated MB, ChB, and trained there in Psychiatry obtaining the M.D. and PhD. He also served two years as a captain in the R.A.M.C. from 1958-1960.

He left his senior lecturer’s job in Manchester in 1971 to go to the New Medical School at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He was professor of Psychiatry for the next 23 years. His main publications were in the areas of schizophrenia and alcoholism. He was Chief of Psychiatry at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital for 10 years before becoming Chief of Psychiatry at the General Hospital of Memorial University after completing his term as chairman, he became Chief of Staff at the General Hospital for the next three years.

Upon retirement, he moved to the Fraser Valley where he practiced as community psychiatrist for another five years before retiring to his small farm in Agassiz where he, his wife and their three dogs enjoyed a relaxing and bucolic life.

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COMMERCIAL Transport Repair Shop requires qualified Commercial Transport Mechanics for our Chilliwack location. Competitive wage and benefits. Professional attitude a must. Please forward resume with cover letter to SWTRServices@hotmail.com or Fax to 604-462-0745

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Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes

by Mail, Fax, or E-mail to :

in Langley. Our dealership is a busy full service facility.

Excellent Benefits & Wage Fax Resume 604.530.2865 or E-mail: dspringman @springmans.com

(1932-2011)

Online condolences can be left at: www.hendersonfunerals.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL

DRAYTON VALLEY FORD. Journeyman Diesel Technicians required immediately. Due to continually increasing retail service business Drayton Valley Ford needs to hire additional service staff to improve and maintain the level of customer service that has brought us the increase. Start today to earn the highest rewards in the industry. Great wages, benefits, training incentives and relocation/signing bonuses will be provided to the right applicant. If you want to work at a dealership that will provide the respect you deserve and a relaxed and appreciative work environment, come join our team today.

We support our techs with great front end Service Advisors and Warranty clerks, and everything you need to succeed. If you have a solid work ethic, good computer skills, and take pride in your work, make sure you forward your resume immediately in confidence; Attention Jason Colford, Service Manager.

Ja s o n @ d r ay t o nva l l ey fo r d . c o m .

We’re busy and we have the work!

We need your Ford Diesel experience immediately! 5214 Power Centre Boulevard, Drayton Valley, Alberta, T7A 1R8. 780-542-4438.

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Application forms available at: www.cscl.org

EQUIPMENT OPERATORS REQUIRED NW Alberta for crawlers and excavators. Loggers welcome.

Competitive wages, benefit plan, standard safety tickets; www.ritchiebr.com. Submit resume to: Fax 780-532-9012; info@ritchiebr.com

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Mellor, Clive

Full posting on Fraser Valley Craigslist (nonprofit jobs.)

Confess Your to the World!

The Agassiz ❖ Harrison ❖ Hope

Up to $20 per/hr

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

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

Specialized in Honda or Yamaha outboards. $25 to $30 per hour plus benefits. Apply in person to Colleen Cox or e-mail resume in Port Hardy to: macandal@telus.net

Call Ashleigh 604-777-2194

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HELP WANTED

OPTICIAN TRAINING

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CUMMINS Western Canada has an immediate opportunity for a full time Branch Manager in Sparwood, BC. Previous experience in a branch/operations management role required. Excellent compensation & benefits offered. If you would like to work for a company that has been recognized as one of Canada’s top Employers and who is dedicated to being the best in the business, then send your application to cwcjobs@cummins.com or fax to 604-882-5052. www.westerncanada.cummins.com.

STATIONARY ENGINEERS 2nd, 3rd & 4th Class. Dynamic manufacturing & processing company in Vancouver is currently accepting applications. Competitive wage and benefits package. Email resumes to rpretorius@wcrl.com

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Donovan donovan

September 03, 1990 You are never far from our thoughts or our hearts.

Love Mom & Family.

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PARTS PERSON

Req. for Springman’s Langley.

Candidate will require parts background, customer service and communication skills and basic computer knowledge.

Competitive Wage & Benefits Package.

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Competitive Wages, Benefits, RRSP’s & Apprenticeship Opportunities, Temporary Staff Housing available. Apply by Email:kswidnicki@doallmetal.com or Fax: 306634-8389.

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available.

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

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TREE SERVICES

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ELECTRICAL

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

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PETS

SHELTIES beautiful loveable happy puppies, warm & cuddly, 4 months old. House trained. (604)826-6311 Yellow Lab Puppies. 1st shots, tattooed. Beaut. smaller sized (English), CKC P/B parents here. Ready now for choosing. $650: to approved homes. Rob 604-309-9908 YELLOW LAB PUPS. 8 weeks old, ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $500.

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GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Working line. Black and black & tan. $650. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

MALTESE PUPPIES. 1st shots, vet ✔, health guarnt’d, all white. Can view mother. $650 (604)820-8513 MALTESE pups, 2M, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed, N/S $800. Also 3yr male Maltese. 604-464-5077 MASTIFF PUPS ready to go, shots, dewormed, tails docked, Call for details (604)615-2682 MIN PIN PUPS, family raised, 1st shots, dewormed, vet chkd, tails & dews done, $400, ph 604-467-6670 MULTI-POO.Minature,apricot, 4-5lb Hypo aller, non-shed, family raised, pet vet cert $895. 604-341-1445.

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 PB, Golden Retriever pups, family farm raised, vet checked, shots, ready August 22. Males $600 Timbur6@telus.net. 604-845-7434 PITT BULL PUPS, 3 females, vet checked, 1st shots, 2 mo. $350/ea Call: 604-217-6551 RAG DOLL KITTENS for sale.

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ACREAGE

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615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BUILDING SALE... “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES” 25x40x12 $7350.

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1951 FORD Stock F1 P.U. 239 F.H. V8 new motor & more, 1 owner, see Craigslist $12,000 (604)768-9904 1954 FORD F100 P.U all stock 239 Y block V8 3spd, flr shift, 2nd owner see Craigslist $9500 (604)768-9904 1968 Buick LeSabre, collector, very low mil., mint cond. great hwy car, $8000 obo, 604-858-7093 1978 FORD PINTO wagon. 2.8L V6 very restorable, solid body, Not running. $400obo. 604-584-7968

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2 Lovebirds with cage.

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6 year old spayed female. Suitable for senior. Must have a fenced yard.

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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.

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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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FURNITURE

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

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

Shoprider, elec. 3 wh. scooter w/basket & chrger, red, excellent condition $600 obo, 604-796-2583

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Fredrick Goertz Transit Antique Transit manufactured

by Fredrick Goertz. Excellent working condition.

In original box. Offers Welcome call 604.488.9161 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

RED ENVELOPE - Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95. Visit www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or Call 1-888-4735407

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS SAMICK Electric Baby Grand Piano, many features $5000 Call (604)796-1094

TRANSPORTATION

RECREATIONAL/SALE

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

1988 PACE Arrow Motorhome Class A 38’, 83,000 miles, 4 new tires, solar panel, generator, adda-room, 2 single beds, large bath/shower. Asking $11,500 obo 604-287-5534 or 604-850-3732.

1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

FARMS

LYNDEN,WA Raspberry Farm Family owned 80+ yrs.19.2 acres w/ 17 acres Meeker Raspberries in production. Proven Kickerville soil & deeded water rights. 3 bdrm house, garage, shop, barn. Mallina Wilson (360) 220-7315, Keller Williams Western Realty 3800 Byron Ave. #148, Bellingham, WA, 98229 mallina@mallinawilson.com

2000 Winnebago Brave. 35’ slide awning, new tires/brakes, NS/NP, exc cond. $25,900. 604-341-8694

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

2007 Adventurer 90RDS

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS MOBILE HOMES 1, 2 & 3 BDRM $46,900 - $74,900. Lorraine, Royal Lepage 604-889-4874.

636

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

MORTGAGES

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 DSI hot water, heated-enclosed tanks, awning, dinette slide & more! $15,995 (Stk.25921A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644 2010 R-POD TRAILER

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

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2005 NISSAN X-Trail LE panoramic skyroof & full load, 1 owner, accid free! 91K. Shows like new! 4x4 capability, pearlized white w/black leather int. $13,950. 604-538-7410.

Looking for a “SUPER” employee? Advertise in the best-read community newspapers 604-796-4300

604-860-0960

180

PETS

851 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

640

RECREATIONAL

50% CO-OWNER sought for professionally managed late model Meridian 391 luxury motor yacht with prime moorage downtown Vancouver.

Skippering / training available. 604-669-2248 www.one4yacht.com

RARE OPPORTUNITY: 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. $230,000. 250-395-0599.

(Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

696

OTHER AREAS

BEAUTIFUL ACREAGE in picturesque Shell River Valley, Manitoba for sale. 50+ acres, beautiful home, gorgeous gardens and untapped potential. Contact Sandy Donald, Royal LePage Martin Liberty Realty, 204-724-5743.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated,$575/month includes utilities.

Call 604-794-7132

736

HOMES FOR RENT

AGASSIZ, newer 4 bdrm - 2 master, 3 L/R, 3 full bath, lg garage, deck. $1325/m. Avail Sept 1.

(604)751-0108 or 604-751-5096

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

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

757

WANTED TO RENT

Wanted to Rent-House w/ Acreage, min 2/bd. Upper Fraser Valley. $600 - $900/ m. 1-250-295-8722

COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE Buy a used car the easy way, get financed and Drive Home Now. We deliver to BC & Alberta www.DriveHomeNow.com FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

Free Delivery.

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in August, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

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2011 AUTUMN RIDGE 264RKS

CARS - DOMESTIC

1990 Mercury Topaz, low miles, $1600; Kar Kaddy-hydr brakes, harness & light bar. $1400. 604819-6642 1999 CHRYSLER Sebring convertible. D. green, new top w/defrost, V6, auto, cloth, power grp, a/c, remote. 225K $2500. obo.

(604)798-7868 2000 Buick Century, 132,600km, excellent condition $4500. Call 604792-7782 2000 BUICK Century, white 198K. Pwr str/wind, dl. Keyless entry, a/c.

New trans, $3000. 604-807-7662 2000 Olds Bravada, full load, air, tilt cruise, heated seats, memory seats, p/w, p/l, white, moonroof, $5500. (604)302-9899/798-3647 2004 Chev Optra, 4 dr, htchbck, 5spd, cd, int. wiper, exc. cond. one owner, $3495.00 793-5520 (5961) 2004 OPTRA air cond., loaded, 4 door, 127m,000km. Air Cared. $4500 obo 604-780-8404 2006 BUICK ALLURE CX. 92,000 kms. No accd’s. Local. Exc. cond. $11,900. Abbotsford 604-855-1335 2007 FORD FUSION SE Fully loaded. Maroon colour, 60K, $7850 firm. Call 604-538-4883.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1989 Mercedes Coupe 300 CE, auto, fully loaded, exc cond, aircared, $5000. (604)792-7275 1998 ACURA 32 TL. V8, fully loaded, 4 door, auto, runs very good.

150,000 kms. $4500. 604-807-6271 1999 MAZDA, 5 speed, 4 dr, fully loaded, Aircared. $1500 obo. Call: 604-504-0932 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 dr, fully loaded, auto, Aircared, $2300 obo.

Call: 604-615-7408.

2006 MATRIX XRS - TRD. 77,000 kms. 6 spd. Sunroof, many extras. $13,000. 778-982-1943. 6 - 8 pm.

2007 HONDA Civic DXG 5 sp, 2 dr, grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500. 604-855-3313.

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Super light weight trailer. 2121 lbs. 18’ 4” length. ECO Construction. Slps 4. F/T Q/size bed. Frg. / Stv. / Micro / Convec / AC / Furn / HW / Inv. / AC/ DC / Toilet / Shwr / TV / Add-a-room. $14,950 Save 1000’s from new.

Call: 604-307-4357 E-mail: ajeepster@shaw.ca

MOTORCYCLES

2002 TRIUMPH TROPHY. Low k’s, new battery, runs good. $4,700.

Call 604-217-3479; 778-880-0233.

2004-2007 loud & sassy custom pipes, DG HARDCHROME from California, double chrome, never blue, 1/2 price. 1st $450 takes.

(778)837-6577 2005 YAMAHA - Midnight Star only lic. since 2009. As new. 1700 cc. Pristine cond. Bought new-Don’t need 2. $16,000 invested. My loss your gain. Blow out price - $7975: takes it away. Dealer serviced.

778-888-6805, 778-837-6577.

CD player w/ MP3 input, microwave, awning, A/C, 2 outside speakers & more. $23,995 (Stk.30859) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10.

Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

TRUCKS & VANS

1995 DODGE DAKOTA w/canopy, 3.9 V6 eng & auto trans, 85K, incl 7 tires, $3900. (604)855-0633.

1995 FORD 4X4, 5 speed, no rust, runs great, utility box. $2800. Call (604)869-3137 1997 20’ Great West van, 350 Dodge classic sport, mini M/H, 70,000k, ex shape, fully equipped. $17,500. Call (604)858-6878 1997 FORD F150 ext cab, 3 door, 4.6L, auto., 169,000k, good cond. extra set tires, new battery. $5490.

Call (604)794-7203 1998 Grand Voyageur van, seats 7, auto, good cond, aircared, $1500.

(604)792-7275 1999 Dodge Ram crew cab pickup 4x4, silver, $900 metal dry box, extra tires w/alum rims, 330,000k, immobilzer,$5400 obo. (604)858-0686 1999 Land Rover. Approx 163,000 km, 4 l, near new tires. Great cond., recent work. Offers (604)823-4173 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE - 4 dr.

7 pass, 3.3L, V-6, loaded, grt. shape, $3450 Abby. (604)556-4242 2002 FORD WINDSTAR sport van 112K. White. Fully loaded, a/c, p/seats, CD. Immac. cond. Aircared $5,000 obo. 604-855-4985.

2006 DODGE CARAVAN. 88K. 7 passenger. V6. Loaded. Excellent condition. Local vehicle. 1 owner. $9,900. obo. (604)852-4010

Rosedale

4 DAY LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND ESTATE SALE

9am - 7pm Daily 10704 #9 Hwy (Across from Cheam landfill) Cars, furniture, antiques, collectibles, books & more!

hurch C d e t i n U Agassiz

ht e, Borscale u q i t n A S Garage, & Bake Have lunch too!

Sat. Sept. 10th 8:30 am - 2:00 pm 6860 Lougheed Hwy.

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COMMUNITY CORNER SEPTEMBER 2011

Meet the Pros September 2011

*(Due to space limitations, each week we will publish a different set of groups & activities from the community)

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

LOCAL EVENTS

Great Big Booksale is coming! At Agassiz Library, this annual sale of books for all ages, magazines, cd’s, dvd’s and other surprises on Saturday, September 10 at 10 am to 4 pm. Best selection around, best prices ever! The library will be accepting donations from Sept. 6 to 9 if you want to clean out your bookshelves to help the Agassiz Friends of the Library raise money for local materials and programs. For more info call your library 604-796-9510

Groundworks Landscaping / Lawncare

International Literacy Day @ Agassiz Library September 8, all day. We are sending postcards from our library to libraries all over the world. Come and send one with a message of how reading can make the world a better place.

Postcards and postage supplied. For more info call your library 604-796-9510 Cancer Patients Need Rides Cancer treatment often requires a patient to travel to their treatment centre on a daily or weekly basis. The appointments can be lengthy, scheduled at different daily times & are usually during business hours, Monday to Friday. This often presents difficulty for a family where other members are working & already carrying a greater load to ease the burden on the family member with cancer. In this situation, a volunteer driver program can step in & make a tremendous contribution to the well being of an entire family.

The Canadian Cancer Society Volunteer Driver program in Chilliwack is in need of volunteer drivers from the Agassiz area to take patients to & from their treatment. Training & dispatch are provided. Time commitments are flexible.

If you are interested in further information about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Christina Chenard, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator toll free at 1-888-222-2240 Ext 338 or email fvrvolengagement@bc.cancer.ca .

Spring Aerating/Power Raking/Lime & Fertilizing

Hot & Cold Pressure Washing & Interior/Exterior Painting

lawncare & yard maintenance

• Siding • Concrete

• Houses • Patios

• Gutters

• Heavy Equipment

weeding/yard clean up

Residential • Commercial • Agricultural

pressure washing

604-796-0189 • 604-703-3319(cell)

For FREE estimate call Phil

hedge & tree pruning

POWER WASHING PAINTING

bobcat service

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landscape design paver stones/retaining walls

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

604-819-8786

Fiberglass & Wood Decking Laminate Flooring Framing Finishing

For your advertising needs: Call Chris @ 604-796-4301

KELLY AT

604.819.1936 World music & a cappellaa sing ing class offere weekly in Agassi d z, star ting Tues day, Se S ptember 20 from 7 - 8:30 pm. Participant s will learn songs from man y cultures, deve harmonies & rh lop “ear ” for ythm, improve vo cal technique & hone ensemblesinging skills. Fa cilitated by loca singer & ethnom l usicologist, Sam whose accessib antha Taylor le approach insp ires participatio from people with n all levels of mus ical experience. $10 per class. Pl ease call 604-49 email samtayylor 1-4413 or soonngg@ @gmail.com to regi g ster.

GROUP 4 OF 4 Agassiz Christian Reformed Church 7452 Morrow Rd. Sundays at 10am & 7pm.

Call 604-796-9474.

All Saints Anglican Church 6904 #9 Highway, Agassiz. Service at 10am Sundays.

Mountainview Community Church meets for worship and fellowship on Sundays at 10:30am in the Ag Hall.

Everyone welcome. 604-796-2429.

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 7237 Morrow Road. Sunday, 9am & 11am, Tues to Sat – 9am. Everyone Welcome.

Contact Father John Trischler 604-796-9181.

The Harrison Gospel Chapel Sunday Worship Service begins at 10:30am.

Bible studies every Mon, 9:30am - 11am..

514 Lillooet Ave, HHS. Call 604-796-9500 Everyone welcome. e-mail: hgc@shaw.ca St. Peter’s Anglican Church 51380 Church Street, Rosedale.

Call 604-794-7252

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

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KENT PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. For all your Service, Repair & Installation Needs “One call does it all”

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

604-796-2705 24 HOUR LICENSED SERVICE

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Agassiz United Church 6860 Lougheed Highway. Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School at 11am. All welcome.

For info call Rev. Mary Duncan 604-796-2680

Baboth Bobcat & Backhoe Service

PLUMBING SERVICES

CASTLE CLEANING & ORGANIZATION

Mark Baboth

Licensed Bonded Insured

604-796-2486

Ser ving the Upper Fraser Valley

BOBCAT SERVICES

PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES

P: 604-796-0770

FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS 604.796.1196 | 604.857.3375 (cell)

New Cabinetry, and Cabinet Refacing Counter Tops 6390 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM CARPENTRY SERVICES

R R.C.E. Agassiz Dog Grooming A APPLIANCE In my home - by appointment R REPAIR CLOSED FRIDAYS & SUNDAYS

CARRIERS NEEDED!

The Agassiz Harrison Hope Observer is looking for carriers to deliver The Observer in Hope.

Receive a $25 signing bonus for becoming an Agassiz Harrison Hope Observer newspaper carrier if you stay on your route for 1 full month PLUS earn an additional $25 bonus for anyone you refer as another carrier who stays on their route for 1 full month too!

Delivery is door to door on Fridays.

Please call 604-796-4300 for more information.

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SOFT TOUCH PAWS DOG GROOMING

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

Call Marilyn @ 604.796.0960 3770 Wildwood Dr. Agassiz

service@castlecando.com www.castlecando.com

GLEN TRAUN LANDSCAPING Servicing Hope & Area since 1979 • Commercial & Residential Yard Maintenance • Hydro Seeding

6604-796-2834

604.796.8969 6850 Centennial Ave., Agassiz

Service to all makes of washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

WE DO WINDOWS! Rosedale Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning Services ph. 604-794-7244

604.869.2767

Willss&EEstates

16 Agassiz Harrison Hope Observer Friday, September 2, 2011

Why should you make a will?

Every adult who owns assets or has a spouse or young children should have a will.

Surprisingly, many people don’t have one.

The few hours that you spend with a lawyer planning your estate could save your spouse, children and other beneficiaries much time, effort and money. By not having a will, you lose control over who gets how much of your estate and when. You also give up the right to appoint a guardian of your choice for any young children you have. And the costs to administer your estate will be drastically increased.

How will your estate be divided if you die without a will?

If you die without a will, BC’s Estate Administration Act dictates how your estate will be divided. It sets out the following rules: • If you own a home, your spouse will have the right to use it for life. This is called a “life interest” and can tie up the estate for a long time. Your spouse receives the first $65,000 of your estate. Then if you have children, your spouse and children share what’s left – equally if you have one child, and if you have more than one child, then one-third to the spouse and the remainder equally to your children. If you have no children, then your spouse gets everything.

Children born outside of marriage are

treated the same way as other children in the family. But step-children are currently excluded. However, this may change in 2011, when a new Family Law Act is expected to be introduced.

• If you don’t have a spouse, or if your spouse is dead, the estate goes to your children.

If any of your children died before you, leaving their own children, then their children would take equally the share of your dead child.

• If you have no children or grandchildren, then your parents (or the survivor of them) get the estate.

• If your parents are dead, then the estate goes to your siblings, but if one of them has died before you and left any children living when you died, those children receive your dead sibling’s share.

• If all your siblings are dead, then your estate is divided equally among your nephews and nieces, but if there are none, then it’s left to your other relatives based on a table of family connections that shows how they are related to you.

Does a “spouse” include a common-law spouse?

The definition of “spouse” in the Estate Administration Act includes a person who has lived with you for at least two years in a marriage-like relationship immediately

before your death. It can be a commonlaw gay or lesbian relationship. This means that more than one person could be your “spouse” for the purpose of sharing your estate. If this happens, each spouse would share in the estate in portions that a court decides are fair.

When would the children get their share?

Without a will, the Public Guardian and Trustee becomes the trustee and holds the child’s shares in trust for them until they’re 19 years old. The child’s parent or guardian would have to apply to the Public Guardian and Trustee for any money needed for things like living expenses or education. This can be a hardship if the child is quite young and the parent or guardian needs the money for dayto-day expenses. When the child turns 19, they can demand all of their money no matter how much it is, regardless of their maturity or financial responsibility. By contrast, if you have a will, you appoint the executor and trustee for the share going to a child under 19, and you can direct that the share be used for the child’s benefit, including support and higher education, without government involvement.

Who takes control of your estate if you die without a will?

In a will, you can name an executor to manage

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your estate when you die. The executor is often a relative, friend or other trusted person. You can also name a guardian to look after any infant children. But if you die without a will, someone must be appointed by the court to manage your estate. This person is called an administrator. The court will also appoint a guardian if you have children under 19 and the other parent isn’t alive.

Who can apply to administer and handle your estate?

Your spouse is the first person who can apply.

If you have no spouse or if your spouse is unwilling or unable to be the administrator, then a relative can apply. If there are no relatives willing or able to do this, then any other eligible person could apply to be the administrator. This may include a friend of yours, or a professional such as a lawyer or accountant. The Public Guardian and Trustee – as Official Administrator for the province of BC – might also apply to administer your estate, if for example, no one else is willing to take on the task.

Estate planning and making a will is very important.

Making a will involves much more than just signing a document. It involves reviewing your potential estate and planning to minimize the costs of probating and administering your estate. As between spouses, and to some extent children, there are many legal ways to avoid paying substantial probate costs, administration costs, Public Guardian and Trustee expenses, and income taxes.

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