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Of all the things Sgt. Mike McCarthy was able to accomplish during his six years managing the Agassiz RCMP detachment, winning a prize at the Agassiz Fall Fair wasn't one of them. Although he participated several times in the wildly popular goat milking competition at the annual fair, the closest McCarthy ever came to winning was second place. But that was rectified at a going away party for McCarthy held Tuesday afternoon. Mayor Lorne Fisher handed over his coveted blue ribbon as a GIBSON keepsake. Fisher was just one of the many officials who came out Tuesday to say goodbye to McCarthy, who came to Agassiz from Chilliwack in 2005. He leaves today for a new job, managing the RCMP detachment in Sechelt. In that role, McCarthy will oversee 40 RCMP officers. The move has been in the works since March, McCarthy said. With the sale of his house final, he and his wife can finally make the move. It's one they've wanted to do for a few years, he added, and now that their children have moved out and are in post-secondary schools, they are more able to change locations. "And I think I'll just stay there when I retire," he said. Replacing McCarthy is Sgt. Kevin Gibson, who most recently was working in Chilliwack and then as part of the planning committee for the Olympic Games. Before that, Gibson worked in Milton, Ontario for 13 years, investigating human trafficking cases, a job that took him around the world. He also filled in for McCarthy in Agassiz in March, when he was
Mike McCarthy’s time at the Agassiz RCMP detachment was celebrated on Tuesday with a lunch and much gift giving, including the blue ribbon for goat milking (which McCarthy never won) and a large original painting of Mt. Cheam by artist Linda Fillon. He was sent off by dignitaries and other emergency services personnel including Chief of Paramedics Wade Paul, Mayor Lorne Fisher and Agassiz Fire Department Chief Wayne Dyer. JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER
on leave. A short stay in Whitehorse and several years in Boston Bar and Chilliwack round out his 31 years in policing. "It's nice, some of the faces are still here from when I left (years ago)," he said, looking around the party on Tuesday. Gibson officially takes over Monday morning. And, Mayor Fisher added, Gibson will really be taking the "goat by the teat" in his new role, as he'll be filling in where McCarthy left off at the goat milking competition next Saturday afternoon.
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AGASSIZ FALL FAIR RD D & 63 63 C CORN ORN FFESTIVAL ESTIVA AL 2011 201 11 Watch for our Agassiz Fall Fair & Corn Festival special pullout feature! We'll have a full schedule of events including 4H show times, musical entertainment, articles & Parade details. Published Friday, September 16th or look online at ahobserver.com
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Christopher Dennis Hannaford has been missing since Saturday evening. He was last seen on a gravel spit on the Harrison River near Agassiz.
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Surrey man last seen on gravel spit near Agassiz Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
A Surrey man who has gone missing was last seen in the Harrison Mills area. Police are hoping that someone may have seen Christopher Dennis Hannaford since he was last seen camping on a gravel spit near the Old Orchard Campground just west of Agassiz. He was last seen on Saturday night around 11:30 p.m. Hannaford is described as a 27-year-old Caucasian man, 6’4� tall, 240 pounds, with a heavy build, blue eyes, shaved blondered hair, and lots of freckles. He was last seen wearing black track pants, a T-shirt and a pullover sweat shirt. He currently resides in Surrey, B.C., however his residence has been checked by police and there is no sign that he returned to his residence. The Old Orchard Campground
is on Kennedy Road in Harrison Mills, near Agassiz. The gravel bar where he was last seen is 800 metres long and seven metres wide and is connected to the mainland at the base of Mt. Woodside on the southeast bank of the Harrison River. Kent Harrison Search and Rescue searched the area on their Sea-Doos, and by foot, along with the Lower Mainland Police Dog Service. RCMP used a helicopter to search by air, and the First Nations Policing’s jet boat, but as of Wednesday there was still no sign of Hannaford. Police issued a plea for help on Tuesday in locating the missing man, whose family is extremely concerned for his safety. “There were several people camping and fishing at the time of Christopher’s disappearance and we are hoping that someone
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may have saw him at some point during the evening of the third or morning of the fourth,� said Cpl. Tammy Hollingsworth. “At this point the is no indication that foul play is involved, but we are investigating every avenue with the hopes of safely locating Christopher.� The search was ongoing as of press time, Wednesday. Anyone with information of the whereabouts of Christopher Hannaford is asked to contact the Agassiz RCMP at 604-796-2211 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477). Hollingsworth also made a plea to the missing man himself, through the media. “Christopher, if you are reading, listening, or watching you are asked to call the Agassiz RCMP or a family member as soon as possible,� she said. news@ahobserver.com
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 78 (FRASER-CASCADE) 2011 SCHOOL TRUSTEES ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) that nominations for the offices of : Trustees (7 total) 3 - Agassiz-Harrison Electoral Area 3 - Hope Electoral Area 1 - Canyon Electoral Area for a 3-year term December 2011 to December 2014, will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: District Education Office 9:00 am - October 4, 2011 School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) 4:00 pm - October 14, 2011 650 Kawkawa Lake Road Hope, B.C. V0X 1L4 Excluding Statutory Holidays and weekends Nomination documents are available during business hours at: District Education Office, 650 Kawkawa Lake Road, Hope, B.C. District of Kent Office, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, B.C. Harrison Hot Springs Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a School Trustee if they meet the following criteria: • is a Canadian citizen; • is 18 years of age or older, or will be on general voting day of the election; • has been a resident of British Columbia, as determined in accordance with Section 42 of the School Act, for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • is not disqualified by the School Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office, or otherwise disqualified by the law; • is not subject to any of the disqualifications set out in Section 33 or 34 of the School Act.
Briggie Days has something for everyone Strahl to visit at opening ceremonies Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
It’s often said, but never rings quite as true as at the annual Hope Brigade Days. For 43 years, the event has been offering “something for everyone” and this year is no different. It all begins tonight, with a performance by Arrival, an ABBA tribute band and a dazzling display of fireworks. Saturday will feature a morning parade at 11 a.m., a VIP welcome from MP Mark Strahl and other dignitaries, the Outdoor Classic Ball Hockey Tournament and an all day trade show in the hockey arena’s mezzanine. The Kids Karnival gets going at noon on Saturday and runs until 5 p.m., with face painting, games and inflatable jumping castles. Darryl Weyman will perform as Johnny Cash a twice over the weekend: Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 12:30 p.m., offering a few chances to catch this local act. Other entertainment will include the Briggie Talent Show, with sign-up at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Main Stage. Following the
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Darryl Weyman will perform his Reflections in Black tribute to Johnny Cash twice over the weekend at Hope Brigade Days.
talent show, Whiskey Jack will perform ‘50s and ‘60s Rockabilly at 2 p.m., The Crew will
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sing the blues at 3 p.m. and a Tina Turner tribute will take the stage at 4 p.m.
The Family Dinner and Dance at Hope Station House begins at 6 p.m. and features a spaghetti dinner, while the outdoor movie night at Christ Church National Historic Site includes a screening of Grease at 8 p.m. On Sunday, take the family to an old-fashioned hymn sing at the Christ Church at 7 p.m. “Shall We Gather at the River” is a free event planned in conjunction with Brigade Days. Or take in some noisier action at the 6th Avenue Sports Bowl. The demolition derby is sure to delight every member of the family. On Saturday, 4x4 races start at 1 p.m., including a new UTV class and mini stock figure 8 races. On Sunday, races start at 1:30 p.m. with the car demolition derby and more mini stock races. Other events to catch over the weekend are the Sunday morning pancake breakfast, bingo, the Hope Hustle, pet show, and a First Nations salmon barbecue. For a full list of events, visit www.hopebrigadedays.com.
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Livestock exhibits are among the activities at the Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival.
Fall Fair prep underway Free shuttle being offered Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
Final preparations are underway for the Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival. This year’s theme is “Something to Crow About� and will feature a Poultry in Motion demonstration trailer along with all the popular events. Included in the activities this year are a parade, stage entertainment, midway, corn husking, livestock, 4-H exhibits, educational displays, antique tractor pull, home arts, photography, farmer’s market, kids’ corner, crafts, flowers and vegetables. The crowning of the Corn King or Queen will take place on the stage on Saturday. The fair kicks off on Friday at 4 p.m., when the midway rides are offered at a reduced rate. Friday night will also feature entertainment on stage, and the first peek at the exhibits in the hall. On Saturday the 4-H will be well represented with cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, swine, dogs, goats, rabbits, sewing and educational poster.
The Agricultural Hall will be full of the latest entries in the baking, canning, vegetable, flower and handicraft sections. The hall will be open on Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Saturday stage entertainment will include the crowning of the Corn King or Queen, musicians, dancers, the goat milking contest and the corn husking contest. There will be a BMX bike demonstration, as well as the popular antique tractor pulling contest and the lawn mower races. This year will also include a free shuttle to the fairgrounds, sponsored by Prospera Credit Union. Admission prior to the fair can be purchased at Agassiz/Harrison Printers, Shoppers Drug Mart, Agassiz Produce, Prospera Credit Union (Agassiz), HUB International Barton Insurance, and the Agricultural Hall during exhibit registration. For a complete guide for the weekend’s activities, pick up a copy of The Observer next Friday.
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While the sunny skies and warm temperatures might have us thinking of a few last summer activities to squeeze into our schedules, we shouldn’t be too quick to gloss over the arrival of September — and with it the return of school children on our streets and sidewalks. Children headed back to school this week, and drivers are reminded to use extra precaution as they head out on the road this week. Every year in B.C., an average of more than 16,000 children between the ages of five and 18 are involved in crashes, resulting in 5,215 injuries and 34 deaths. Many youngsters will be heading off to school for the first time, while others will be caught up in the excitement of seeing friends for the first time since school let out for the summer. Drivers should keep this in mind and be alert to the possibility of children darting out into traffic. Drivers are also asked to leave a little extra time to reach their destination, and to always watch out for pedestrians when backing up. The 30 km/h school zones are back in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, and drivers are urged to be aware that vehicles stopped in front of or beside you may be yielding for a pedestrian. When dropping off children in a school zone, parents should have them exit on the side nearest the sidewalk. Parents should also sit down with their children to stress the importance of safety on the way to and from school. It is also recommended that students put away their MP3 players, phones and other gadgets so they can focus their full attention on the road. We all have a role to play to ensure this school year isn’t marred by tragedy. — Black Press, Penticton Western News
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Tough sales tax choices remain B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher Bill Vander Zalm’s most fantastic claim after the defeat of the harmonized sales tax was that B.C. could go back to the old provincial sales tax in six weeks if the government wanted to. Remember, this is the guy who once figured he could run an election campaign out of his car. He also promised to cut the price of beer, and then once elected, brought in a property purchase tax instead, without consultation. But I digress. Vander Zalm’s typically simplistic analysis soon gave rise to another conspiracy theory. That’s the one that holds that the B.C. Liberals are dragging their feet on reinstating the old provincial sales tax so they
can rake in added revenue for another 18 months. That would help repay the federal government $1.6 billion for the transition fund that helped B.C. institute the HST. The finance ministry provided some details to get a better sense of the task ahead. First, there are 70,000 businesses in B.C. that switched their accounting and point-ofsale systems to the HST. It’s not likely that they kept notes, hardware and software on hand in anticipation of having to switch back. Then there are the roughly 1,000 businesses that start up each month in B.C. Assuming most of that continues, by the time the federal and provincial governments undo the HST in March 2013, there will be thousands of businesses that have no experience dealing with the PST. They’re in for an unpleasant surprise. Here’s one example. Smart
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Tax Alliance co-chair Mike Jagger got involved in the effort to defend the HST because of his experience running a security company in Vancouver. Due to the ambiguous nature of the PST rules, he got expert advice on how to pay the tax. Three
“There are 70,000 businesses in B.C. that switched their accounting and point-ofsale systems to the HST different experts gave him three different answers. You have probably heard by now that after the rejection of the HST by 55 per cent of voters, the PST is to be reinstated as it was before July 2010. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon vowed, “I can assure British Columbians PST will not be
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Mailbag Good intentions not enough to ďŹ x beach's problems There have been some references to the present Harrison council making improvements to the swimming beach, but aside from removing a previous council’s ugly “carportâ€? and rock pile at the end of Hot Springs Road that is not what is actually happening. Present council members obviously know nothing about swimming beaches, and the people they have hired are apparently just as ignorant. They are not improving the beach, they are destroying it. Beach sand has its own high value, it is not a cheap material for building parking lots and grassy areas. Rocks and concrete do not enhance a beach, they degrade it. (City people have concrete of their own, they don’t need to come to Harrison to see it.) The first thing a swimming beach needs is water warm enough for comfortable swimming. At Harrison that is found only in the lagoon, where the summer winds
can’t blow it away. It is for this that the lagoon was built. The water in the lagoon flows in and out underground with the lake level. It is, by regular test, perfectly clean and pure. There was originally a serious problem because there was a steep dropoff into the trench the beach sand was dredged from, which was dangerous to waders when the water was low, but that has been fixed. Remaining problems are the weeds, which were always there, and the goose poop and the swimmers itch, which are recent arrivals. For the weeds and the geese there are proven solutions, they just aren’t being applied. In the past, removing the weeds every year was too expensive but thanks to a huge annual grant from the province for promoting tourism there is plenty of money to do it now. The second thing a swimming beach needs is a slope flat enough for comfortable sunbathing, and where the water level has
as great a rise and fall as it does in Harrison Lake that requires a wide sweep of sand. Sure, a bothersome amount of sand blows some winters. That can be partially controlled and has proved tolerable over half a century. Also the sand was there before the people who complain about it chose to build or live beside it. (Note that the short bit of the beach for which council discussed seeking international recognition fails both basic requirements of a swimming beach, the water is too cold and the slope is too steep for comfort.) Past councils that didn’t understand beaches have spent a great deal of public money doing well-intended things that were destructive to Harrison’s beach, and later councils have had to spend a great deal more public money to partially correct them. Unfortunately a lot of damage remains, and now we see that same cycle underway again. John Green
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In order to provide enhanced access to primary health care in our communities the Agassiz Community Health Centre is providing a Medical Access Clinic. The clinic is open TUESDAY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAYS 2:00PM-4:00PM LOCATED AT: 7040 CHEAM AVE, AGASSIZ The clinic will be on a drop-in basis only with no pre-booked appointments. We also continue to Welcome New Patients to Dr. Tseng into our clinic.
Our Movie in the Park was a great success! Thank you to Our Sponsors for making this event inclusive to all! Prospera Credit Union Timbro Contracting Kingma Bros Developments Agassiz Family Chiropractic Centre SuperValu Big High Five to The Volunteer Team from Prospera Audri • Patricia • Chris • Linda M. • Sandra Corrie • Rita • Rose • Delores • Tammy • Mary Lyle • Christina • Jeff • Natasha • Jessica Marjorie Hughes Alison Vander Hoek For Volunteering your time!
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Entertainment Rocking the beach
Pool re-opens with party Synchro swimmers perform at Dan Sharrer
Roger Schmidt was one of four different performers who broke in the new beachfront stage at the Harrison Lake lagoon on Saturday. The event was organized by local country singer Todd Richard, and supported by numerous Harrison businesses and Tourism Harrison. The new stage was built in the same style as the Harrison Plaza, and was completed last week.
Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
Summer may be over but there is still plenty to do in the Upper Fraser Valley. The Dan Sharrer Aquatic Centre in Hope reopens today after its annual maintenance closure. To mark the opening, tonight there will be a Diving for Gold Party from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with games. Cost is $3.25. The celebrating will continue through the weekend, with a performance by the Kamloops Sunrays Synchronized Swim Team on Sept. 10 from noon to 12:30 p.m. Cost of the event is $2, which includes pool admission. Also on Saturday at the Recreation Centre, will be a ceremony for the official opening of a new addition, which includes renovated and new change rooms and a multipurpose area.
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Of course, there will be plenty to do this weekend at Hope Brigade Days; see page 4 for more details. Other highlights around Hope this fall include the restart of league play at Sunshine Lanes, on Sept. 12. Leagues play on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. And on Sept. 14, take a trip to Africa. Or at least, visit the Hope Library, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., and take in a presentation by photojournalist John Gordon. “On Safari In Kenya” will take you on a visual safari through Kenya to visit Lake Nakuru, home to thousands of flamingos and the Samburu National Reserve, where the lion is king. See amazing photos of the mountain elephants and the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve. If dancing is your thing, then take in Square and
Round Dancing at the OthelloTunnels. There will be dancing in the tunnels at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16. See www.squaredance. bc.ca for details. In Agassiz, it’s fan appreciation night at the races. Head to Agassiz Speedway on Sept. 10 for prizes, giveaway and activities for the fans, along with the usual, adrenaline fueled races. And on Sept. 24, explore local folklore at Kilby Historic Site in Harrison Mills. Their B.C. Legends Day will feature presentations on First Nations legends, the Sasquatch and Ogopogo, and B.C. ghost stories. There will be experts in these fields giving presentations, plus they will be on site for the day to answer questions and hear visitors’ stories. news@ahobserver.com
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Mailbag Beach filling with concrete, not beauty While I’m flattered with John Green’s nomination, I don’t believe these footbridges should carry the names of people, dead or alive. The Harrison Pathways plan which I fought for in 1983 includes several such river crossings. From a geographer’s point of view, these should be named for the streets they connect. Thus, for ease of identification and location, we should have the Maple Street, Riverbend, Springs Park, Walnut and Balsam footbridges across the Meama River. I don’t begrudge Ruth Altendorf any honour or recognition but believe that sentiment should give way to practicality in the naming of such transportation links. Historically, only two former mayors have been immortalised in Harrison place names. Colonel Naismith incorporated Harrison in 1949 and Buster McCombs laid down the North-South arterial
Road which carries his name. Council should be looking for an opportunity to recognise the visionary mayor who
created Harrison’s tourism industry by building our beach, John Green. It is unfortunate that they continue to degrade
that wonderful beach by filling it with concrete, rocks and other nonbeach urban elements and making it resemble
Surrey Centre rather reflect the rustic beauty of Harrison Lake. John Allen
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We need to look back, to look forward
The Harrison Craft Market featured a wide range of artisans and crafters, from drum makers to painters and jewelers. JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER
Funny, it never entered my mind until I read John Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter to the editor in last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agassiz-Harrison-Hope Observer edition. This happened, perhaps, because when I look at â&#x20AC;&#x153;my bridgeâ&#x20AC;?, I see a bridge that has a very elegant and romantic outline â&#x20AC;&#x201D; feminine, if you will. In my mind I can see children crossing it on the way to school, housewives short-cutting to the downtown area or visiting each other. When I think of a bridge suitable to honour John Allen, other attributes come to my mind such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;big, bold
and manly.â&#x20AC;? Not that I think John cannot be romantic, far from it. But his main characteristics are different and we have to find a bridge more suitable for him. In my opinion, his bridge should be part of a main artery running through the town such as the one bridging the Miama River at Hot Springs Road. It would be close to all he loves: There is his home, now a country club, the Village Office he so frequently occupied, the beach he often visited on his dune buggy, the Memorial Hall he never passed without coming in to check out what was going on, a pub and the river running through it all. But, since this bridge might not be ours to name (being
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Community
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The Agassiz Harrison Ladies Golf Club held their club championship final this past week. Audrey Dove congratulated the winners, Valerie Edmondson who won the Gold division and Marg Bynuck who won the Tyro division. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Some 25 years ago, the CBC Radio daily documentary Ideas program devoted an hour biographical sketch to the life of Blessed Marie of the Incarnation. Marie was a young widow who left France and settled in Quebec City in the mid 1600s. She opened the first day school in North America for native children. She taught the children their Catholic catechism. In turn the children went home each evening and relayed to their parents what they had been taught in their religion class. Children can become the bearers of the Good News of Jesus Christ to their parents and others… “out of the mouths of babes” Mt. 21:16, Ps.8:2. Children receive the message of
Jesus and his Church with an open mind. How often parents are encouraged to come back to Church, to pray as a family, to reconcile with God, through the example of their child. Having a child receive religious instruction has often been a redeeming blessing for parents who have benefited from looking into the child’s catechism book, or asking their child what they learned, or from having their child ask them some question which opens their adult
soul to the light of Jesus Christ. Having a child take catechism can revive the religious practice of the whole family. P.R.E.P. Catechism classes begin at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 7237 Morrow Rd., Agassiz, on Wednesday Sept. 21, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. for children in Grades 1-7, and 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for high school students. Registration will take place at St. Anthony’s Church after the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. masses on Sept. 11.
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Community T ECHOES FROM THE PAST 2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTORS
NOTICE OF NOMINATION PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the Electors of the Fraser Valley Regional District that nominations for the offices of: 1 - Electoral Area Director – Electoral Area A Boston Bar, North Bend, Canyon Alpine
1 - Electoral Area Director – Electoral Area B Spuzzum, Yale, Dogwood Valley, Ruby Creek, Sunshine Valley, Laidlaw, Othello
1 - Electoral Area Director – Electoral Area C Lake Errock, Hemlock Valley, Harrison Mills, Morris Valley, Harrison Lake Watershed
1 - Electoral Area Director – Electoral Area D Popkum, Bridal Falls
1- Electoral Area Director – Electoral Area E Columbia Valley, Chilliwack River Valley, Lindell Beach, Cultus Lake, Post Creek
1 - Electoral Area Director – Electoral Area F McConnell Creek, Hatzic Prairie, Durieu
1- Electoral Area Director – Electoral Area G Hatzic Island, Nicomen Island, Dewdney, Deroche, portions of Sumas Mountain
will be received by the Chief Election Officer or designate during the Nomination Period as set out below: Nomination Period: The nomination period opens at 9:00 a.m. (PT) on October 4, 2011 and closes at 4:00 p.m. (PT) on October 14, 2011. Nominations will be accepted: At the Fraser Valley Regional District Corporate Office: Attn: Chief Election Officer/Deputy Chief Election Officer 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 1N6 Office Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, except statutory holidays and weekends. Nomination Documents may be delivered by hand, mail, facsimile or other delivery service. Originals of faxed Nomination Documents must be received by October 21, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. Nomination Packages are available at: • http://www.fvrd.bc.ca/NewsEventsTopics/2011localgovernmetnelections/ Pages/NominationPackages.aspx • Fraser Valley Regional District Corporate Office 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C. 604-702-5000; 1-800-528-0061 Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays and weekends, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm
50 Years Ago, 1961 • A whale was sighted in Harrison Lake, spouting water up to 20 feet high in the channel between Echo Island and the east shore of the lake. Local residents and hotel guests reported seeing the animal churning the water “into fury”, causing echoes of the tremendous splashing to roll across the lake. It lingered in the lake for several days, providing many sightings and thrilling onlookers. This was not the first whale to visit Harrison Lake. Indian lore told a story of how two natives fishing in a dugout canoe on the Harrison River in long-ago times had their craft raised above the surface on the back of a whale and carried some distance. That whale got stranded on a sandbar near the slave village of Heclan, now an Indian cemetery. The whale was slaughtered by
spears and its heart was preserved and passed on from one generation to another for many generations. Another sighting in the lake was recorded on August 27, 1936 and was reported in the Vancouver Daily Province. • Another Klondyke Days was held at Harrison Hot Springs but bad weather spoiled the affair. Three dances were held, highlighted by a bonus performance of the can-can by the “Klondyke Nuggets”. Due to the bad weather, the speed boat races drew only a few boats although the hotel water ski club put on a good display. The Iowa Colored Ghosts demonstrated some of their softball skills in the afternoon despite the drizzle. However, the Sunday evening’s game against a valley all-star team was rained out. The bad weather caused a big disappointment for
the sponsors, volunteers and participants. • The employees of the Agassiz Correctional Camp completed a four-week course as part of their training, followed by a one-week stint at the BC Penitentiary at New Westminster before starting work at the new Correctional Camp at Seabird Island. Nineteen full-time workers participated. • The District of Kent gave approval for construction of a new hotel west of Agassiz on the Lougheed Highway. This hotel would become the Kent Hotel, and was later renamed the Cross Roads Hotel. Approval was also given for a new hotel on the site of the Bella Vista Hotel on Pioneer Street, although later it was learned that the Attorney General would only issue one liquor license for the area and only the Kent Hotel was actually built.
Reunion for class of 1951 Next weekend will not only mark the 107th Agassiz Fall Fair for the entire community. It is also the 60th anniversary for the Agassiz High School's 1951 graduating class. Muriel Fedorkew is one of the original 15
graduates from that year, and still lives in Agassiz. She and 10 other 1951 graduates will be spending next weekend reuniting, with several planned events. There will be a meet and greet at the Friendship House on Friday,
Sept. 16 at 3:30 p.m., hosted by Sonja and Orest Gorchynski of California. That event will run for two hours and is open to wellwishers. The group and their spouses and guests will then have dinner at Sil-
vano's. On the following day, Sept.17, they'll meet for a wind-up barbecue at the home of fellow 1951 Agassiz graduate, Ted Westlin. The group also plans to take in events at the Agassiz Fall Fair.
Stó:lõ Tribal Council PO Box 440, 2855 Chowat Road Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 Phone (604) 796-0627 Fax (604) 796-0643
• Hope and District Recreation Centre 1005-6th Avenue, Hope, BC 604-869-2304 Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6am to 8:30pm; Tuesday, Thursday: 8am to 8:30pm; Saturday: 10am to 8:30pm; Sunday: 10am to 5pm • FVRD Community Access Centre 10200 North Deroche Road, Deroche, B.C. 604-702-5000; 1-800-528-0061 Monday & Wednesday: 9:30am to noon and 1:00pm to 3:30pm, except statutory holidays; Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am to noon, except statutory holidays; Friday: Closed
NOMINATOR AND NOMINEE QUALIFICATIONS
A Nominee must be nominated by two people (Nominators) who are qualified to vote, either as resident or non-resident property electors, in the jurisdiction where the Nominee is seeking election. A Nominee is qualified to be nominated for office, and to be elected to hold office, as a member of the Fraser Valley Regional District Board of Directors on condition that the Nominee meets all of the following requirements: • Canadian Citizen; and • 18 years of age or older on or before November 19, 2011; and • A resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day Nomination Documents are filed; and • is not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office, or be otherwise disqualified by law. A Nominee is not required to be a resident of, or a non-resident property owner in the jurisdiction for which the Nominee is being nominated. FURTHER INFORMATION – PLEASE CONTACT JAN GIBSON, CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER Fraser Valley Regional District Telephone: 604-702-5029 (Direct) or 1-800-528-0061 (Toll free) Email: jgibson@fvrd.bc.ca Fax: 604-702-5462
Whale spotted ‘churning’ lake water into a fury
Stó:lõ Tribal Council Annual General Meeting This gathering is open to members of the following: Chawathil, Cheam, Kwantlen, Kwaw Kwaw Apilt, Scowlitz, Seabird Island, Soowahlie and Sumas. When: Where: Time:
Friday, October 14, 2011
Seabird Island Band Gymnasium, 2895 Chowat Road, Agassiz, British Columbia 10:00 a.m.
Agenda 1. Adopt Audit 2. Appointment of Auditor 3. Annual Reports 4. Review and Approval of Bylaw Amendments for Governance of Stó:lõ Tribal Council For more information, please contact Lenny Herrling at 604-796-0627. Door Prizes: Apple iPad; iPod Shuffle; and many more! Lunch is provided.
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CLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL is seeking individuals to join our team. Responsibilities: Water and soil sample collection and field analysis, drilling waste sampling, analysis, disposal supervision. Pre and post site assessments. Qualifications: Post secondary degree or diploma. Oilfield experience is an asset. Required equipment is a reliable 4X4, lap top computer, GPS, camera. Send resume to: hr@ceslp.ca referencing contract Environmental Field Technicians in the subject line.
FITTERS/WELDERS for fabrication of structural and plate work for a mining equipment manufacturer. Good wages and health benefits. Located in Vernon, BC. Send resumes to jobs@westpromachinery.com or fax to 250-549-6735. HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B flatdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, benefits package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transportation to Southern Alberta. Call 1 800 647 7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403 647 2763
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Class 1 City P&D Drivers required for Lower Mainland runs. Full-time opportunity. Start Now! Contact Carl 1-888-453-2813 or E-mail: Carl.constam@hrtrans.com DRIVER. HEAVY HAUL Co. Runs Western Canada & US. Looking for committed Class 1 driver with heavy haul low bed exp. Must be able to cross border & go into ports. Serious replies only. Email resume & abstract to: trish@sprucehollowheavyhaul.com
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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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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
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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FULL-TIME Machinist - Manual Lathe Min. 10 years exp., able to work with close tolerances of /-0.001 on material upto 28” dia., must be able to read/understand engineering drawings, and familiar with different materials. Good wage and benefits package available. Fax resume to 604-275-0548 or email: pseltd@pacificsupportltd.com TRANS Carrier Ltd in Fort St John is looking for a 4th year apprentice or journeyman mechanic with transport experience. We encourage 2nd and 3rd year apprentices to apply as well. Contact James; jconway@tcltd.ca. Affordable housing is available. Supply resume & abstract. VERY BUSY Service Department. Frontier Peterbilt Sales Estevan SK.has immediate openings for truck and transport technicians, engine experience an asset. Top wages and benefits. Please send resume’s attention John Murie.e-mail: jmurie@frontierpeterbilt.com. fax: 306-636-6321.
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Targeted Initiative for Older Workers WORKING BEYOND Program
Fraser Valley Are you a resident between the ages of 50-67, and experienced difÄculty securing employment as a result of the current labour market conditions? We can help!
HELP WANTED
Starts October 3, 2011 REGISTER TODAY
I hold him close within my heart And there he will remain To walk with me throughout my life Until we meet again Anthea Tait and Shayla
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. Full posting on Fraser Valley Craigslist (nonprofit jobs.)
Application forms available at: www.cscl.org Submit applications in person, by fax or by email to: human.resourses@cscl.org FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944
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Ducks Unlimited Canada is recruiting volunteers for its upcoming fundraising dinner and auction. Meet new people, gain experience and help a great cause. If interested contact:
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1-866-986-WORK (9675) We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of the Regional Economic and Skills Development and the Federal Government through the Ministry of Human Resources and Skills Development.
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#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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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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knoke trucking
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Halloween Costume rentals 10 % off Catering- Book now and receive 1 free balloon column or archway in your colors www.lemontreeevents.ca
604-860-0960
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MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.
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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 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. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
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FARM WORKER
Required for UBC Dairy Education & Research Centre in Agassiz, BC. Duties include: milking, feeding animals, assisting with research projects and field work. Excellent benefit package & great team environment! Please forward your resume & cover letter (quoting position title) to: email: dinn@shawbiz.ca or fax: 604-796-8413 Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of Merit, is committed to employment equity, and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
14 Agassiz Harrison Hope Observer Friday, September 9 , 2011 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
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TREE SERVICES
Tree removal done RIGHT!
• Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~
A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 7yrs
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com
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3 YEAR OLD- Black Thoroughbred Filly. 15.3 hands, good disposition. $400 Firm (604) 671-0206
477 “ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582 MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510 ****TIME4PAINTING**** We provide quality services at a exceptional price. No Job is to big or to small, increase the value of your home today. Call us for your FREE Estimate: 604-512-3129
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Agassiz
Garage Sale
Saturday, Sept. 10
8:30am - 4pm 2095 Aberdeen Dr. (Across from Agassiz United Church)
Tires, books, furniture,dvd’s, tools, & lots more! Agassiz
PETS
AMERICAN Bulldog PUPS NKC reg, vet checked, abpups@gmail.com 604-819-6249 Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 GERMAN SHEPHERD, pure bred 3 yr. old, male. $100. Not neutered. (604)942-7585 778-881-8381 Sam KITTENS, 7 wks, very affectionate & cuddly, litter trained, $50. Call 604-530-2829.
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Furniture For Sale Oak pedestal table w/ black lacquer top & 6 Windsor chairs $450 obo 3 pc Reclining Living Rm. SetChesterfield, love seat & chair $450 obo 3 pc Rattan Wall Unit w/ glass shelves - $250 obo Misc. items for sale as well. Can be seen Sat. Sept 10 at 10 am. 227 Miami River Dr. (604)796-2541
Moving Sale 6432 Wilson Road
Saturday, Sept 10
Rosedale Sept 10 & 11
Sept. 9 - 1pm - 7pm Sept. 10 & 11- 9am- 5pm
9am - 5pm Daily 10704 #9 Hwy
Hoarders Sale
(Across from Cheam landfill) Cars, antiques,furniture, clothing, toys, books & lots of new items brought out for sale!
60 year collection of fascinating and interesting artifacts plus lots of power tools, pressure washes, freezers, lawn mowers, outboards, household & garden objects, antique farm stuff, copper ware, boat & utility trailers, 100’s & 100’s of small items, both antique & modern, art work, native masks and on and on...
6357 Lougheed Hwy. (400 ft towards Mission from Horn of Plenty cafe)
Call 604-796-6661 for info
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82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
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AUTO FINANCING
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615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BUILDING SALE... “”ROCK BOTTOM PRICES”” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers DIRECT 1-800-668-5422.
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Cedar 4x4 landscape ties $2 each 1x2 weathered cedar $0.50 Other lumber cheap (604)796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Near new twin tank air compressor or new commercial 3/4 high torque impact $100/choice (604)796-6661 Good used electric dryer $60. Great electric leaf blower $40, obo (604)796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Gas powered chainsaw small $65, big one available (604)796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Aluminum folding loading ramp for ATV (ride on) $200 (604)796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Boat seat, bolt on , swivel new $30. Down rigger $100 (604)796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Nice Coleman generator 2500 watt $100, others avail. (604)796-6661 ----------------------------------------------Fiberglass over rail pickup tool boxes $30- $70. New aluminum, cheap (604)796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Pet carriers. Small, medium & large sizes. $10- $50 (604)796-6661
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Agassiz 35 KW (35,000 WATTS) PROPANE GENSET GENERATOR FOR SALEThis generator will meet your entire farm/ fishing lodge/ greenhouse or small business energy needs. 1 hr run time on inspection. 110 or 220 V. $5,750. 250-204-1759.
FERTILIZERS
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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
4 WHEEL SHOPRIDER SCOOTER excellent cond $800.00. Phone (604)826-1652 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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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 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 SAVE ON HEATING! YUKON Warm Air Furnaces. Wood/Oil Wood/Electric - Wood only. Certified for Canada. Call for factory direct pricing & brochure. 1-800-3580060. www.yukon-eagle.com.
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COLLECTING Old Canadian and American Coins Call Travis at 604796-0320
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
1993 BMW 318i, 4 cyl, auto, nice tires, looks sharp, runs great. $2250. Call (604)863-2455 or 778908-1150 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA, silver, a/c, 5 spd, no accidents, exc cond, $6500. Call: (604)599-0170 2004 CAMRY LE 4/cyl, 134K, p/s, p/b, p/locks, A/C, silver, grey cloth int, very clean & reliable, great fuel economy $9800/obo. 604-817-1945 OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotorproducts.com 250-545-2206
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CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855
1991 30 Coachman travel trailer full bed&bath, a/c, f/s, oak kitchen slps 6, pics avail. $5500 604-855-8606
MORTGAGES
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
1991 PACE ARROW
125,000m, 35 ft. Exc cond. Fully loaded with Gear Vendor trans, including tow car 1997 Saturn 107,000k with Brake Buddy tow kit. New fridge, new front tires, 7000 watt onon. generator, hydraulic levelers.
BUILDING SUPPLIES
SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
TRANSPORTATION
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
1968 VOLVO 144S, European model, 4 cyl., have original plates & reg. Good shape, runs well. $1500 obo. Willie (604)220-8969
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
SAT & SUN WEEKEND ESTATE SALE
Agassiz
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LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217 LAB/Retriever, born June 23. family raised. Dewormed, $350. Call (604)795-7257. No sun. calls 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 NEO MASTIFF PUPS ready to go, shots, dewormed, tails docked, Call for details (604)615-2682 PITT BULL PUPS, 3 females, vet checked, 1st shots, 2 mo. $350/ea Call: 604-217-6551 POMERANIAN PUREBRED DOGS. 7 months, 8 months and 9 months in age. WEIGHT 5-7 POUNDS. www.wigglypaws.ca CALL 250-423-4843 EMAIL: whitepoms@shaw.ca PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fem’s $250 Special. Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525. YELLOW LAB PUPS. 8 weeks old, ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $500. 604-852-6176 Abbts
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9am - 3pm Furniture, house wares, art, collectibles, new plumbling/lighting fixtures, electronics & more! No good offer will be refused!
PETS
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper
Complete $25,000. (604)466-4956 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
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RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, (70 Mile House) .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. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
after 11am - 10pm 1998 SLUMBER QUEEN Adventure-81/2 ft, toilet, exc. cond. Fit short box. $6800: (604)826-4647 2006 Kustom Koach 5th wheel, 30 ft., winter pkg, ideal for hunters. $28,000 obo. 778-887-4185.
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660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
AGASSIZ. 1 bdrm/ 1 den farm apt, 4K south of Harrison. 1400 s.f., large storage, f/s, w/d. & t.v. DD & Refs req’d. $500/m 604-268-1501 HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated,$575/month includes utilities. Call 604-794-7132 HHS- 1 BDRM APT. in lakefront building. Courtyard view, cable incl, N/S, N/P, $600/m 604-853-4273 HHS- Furn. studio apt in lakefront building, skylight, A/C, cable incl. N/S, N/P, $500/m 604-853-4273
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS HOPE, 2 bdrm mobile home, $725 + util. Pet ok, fenced yard, w/d, Avail Oct 1st. 604-860-4819
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HOMES FOR RENT
AGASSIZ 3br rancher, 1bath, 5 appls, central location w/large yard. N/S, refs req’d, $1200/m. Call 604.796.9347 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 HARRISON - 905 Hot Springs Rd. 3 Bdrm, new reno’s, lrg yard, ref’s req, avail Oct 1. Fax: 604-792-5440
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ROOMS FOR RENT
Agassiz, room for rent in private home, n/drinker, n/s, Call Bob, (604)796-2739 AG- ROOM FOR RENT- Furnished room, overlooking golf course. All util. incl. $350 p/mo. (778)918-7271
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SUITES, UPPER
SUNNY SIDE OF HOPE- Newer 1/Bdrm apt. on top of residential house, suits quite person, sep. prkg, fncd yard, N/S, N/P, ref. req. $535/m + hydro 604-860-4160
TRANSPORTATION 806
ANTIQUES/CLASSICS
1968 Buick LeSabre, collector, very low mil., mint cond. great hwy car, $10,000 obo, 604-858-7093
AUTO SERVICES
2011 ADVENTURER 980RDS
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
Thermopane windows, A/C, microwave, awning, elec. jacks and more! $27,995 (Stk.31050) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
2011 CRUISE LITE T18XLT
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1989 Mercedes Coupe 300 CE, auto, fully loaded, exc cond, aircared, $5000. (604)792-7275
1997 HONDA CRV AWD, silver auto, Aircare. This week only $3900 ST#97 DL#31038 604-855-0666 1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER Chilkoot. 173,000 kms. Excellent shape. $5,800. obo. 778-549-2418 2002 HONDA CRV EX, AWD, black auto, 151,000 km. No rust or dents, lady driven, $10,800. 604-542-9921 2006 Chev Trailblazer, 4WD, 107kms, immac cond. sunroof, fully equip. $10,000 obo. 604-309-4001.
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CARS - DOMESTIC
1984 GMC JIMMY HOT ROD 350 engine RV Cam, 4 barrel Edelbrook carb; 250 trans; new paint, Weiland manifold $7000 obo (604)820-1530 1986 CADILLAC Cimmaron, 2.8L, auto, loaded, exc. cond., runs great, $1650. Call (604)863-2455 or 778908-1150 1990 Topaz, low mlge, air cared, exc, cond, $1600; Kar Kaddy + access, hydr. brk., $1400. , 792-6609 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE - Loaded. Certified. Showroom cond. $6500/obo. (778)565-4334 1997 FORD ESCORT wagon, 67,000 km, mint, garage kept, one owner. $4500. 604-869-3313 2001 PONTIAC Sunfire. 2 dr 5 spd runs gd, A’crd, clean, $2495 this wk only ST#95 DL31038 604-855-0666 2002 CHRYSLER INTREPID 105K kms, great shape/condition, Air/care 2013, no accident, fully loaded, $4500 obo 604-304-5571 2003 FORD FOCUS Wagon 4cyl 5 spd, Aircared, excel cond $1900.00 Call 778-997-4519 Mission 2004 Chev Optra, 4 dr, htchbck, 5spd, cd, int. wiper, exc. cond. one owner, $3495.00 793-5520 (5961) 2006 BUICK ALLURE CX. 92,000 kms. No accd’s. Local. Exc. cond. $11,900. Abbotsford 604-855-1335 2006 CHEVROLET Aveo 70,00 kms. auto, new Toyo tires, economical, 6L. $6700. 604-302-1513. 2006 Chevy Cobalt SS fully loaded s/rf. MP3 no acc. lady driven 59,000k. $11,500. 604-789-4859. 2007 FORD FUSION SE Fully loaded. Maroon colour, 60K, $7500 firm. Call 604-538-4883.
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
Front dinette, 3 range stove, awning & more. $13,995 (Stk.30537) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
CAMPER & TRUCK 1976 GMC 3/4 Ton Sierra Classic Camper Special. 149 Miles. Collector status. 1999 Slumber Queen Adventurer Camper, WS model with all trimmings, 13’’ Sansui TV, queen bed 8’ awning. Excellent Condition. Call for more info. $12,500/both. 604-535-5777 or 604-785-6827
TRUCKS & VANS
1989 F-150 LONG BOX. Reg. cab, canopy, CD player, brake control hitch, V8, auto, Aircared. Exc. cond. $1,900. obo. 604-308-9848 1995 DODGE DAKOTA w/canopy, 3.9 V6 eng & auto trans, 85K, incl 7 tires, $3900. (604)855-0633. 1997 20’ Great West van, 350 Dodge classic sport, mini M/H, 70,000k, ex shape, fully equipped. $17,500. Call (604)858-6878 1999 GMC SAVANA 1T cargo van 240K, all service records, runs good $4900. Call 778-808-6900. 1999 HINO FB box truck, diesel, auto, brakes 90%, new glass, great tires, 1600 lb. lift gate, 316K, $11,000. Call (604)869-3466 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE - 4 dr. 7 pass, 3.3L, V-6, loaded, grt. shape, $3450 Abby. (604)556-4242 2005 GMC 1500sle Q/cab 4x4 auto s/box, loaded, priced to sell $9900 ST#49 DL#31038 604-855-0666 2008 CHEV Uplander 7 pass, auto, F/load, runs good, a/c, clean $7900 ST#98 DL#31038 604-855-0666
Friday, September 9, 2011 Agassiz Harrison Hope Observer 15
COMMUNITY CORNER SEPTEMBER 2011 *(Due to space limitations, each week we will publish a different set of groups & activities from the community)
Meet the Pros September 2011
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 9 am to 3 pm. Best selection around, best prices ever! The library will be accepting donations until Sept. 9th 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
For your advertising needs: Call Chris @ 604-796-4301
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 .
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 samtaylor 1-4413 or song@gmail.c om to rregister.
to be featured in community corner
Rosedale Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning Services ph. 604-794-7244 THE
RENOVATOR
SOFT TOUCH PAWS DOG GROOMING
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
Agassiz Al-Anon. Is someone’s Agassiz-Harrison Senior Peer drinking affecting you? FMI call Shirley Counsellors Meet with Caregivers 3rd 604-796-9865 or Anne 604-793-3103 Mon of each month, 2-4pm at Branch “Agassiz Comforters” get together at 32 Agassiz Legion. FMI call Betty Rajotte at 604-796-0409 9am every Fri morning at the United Church. FMI call Anne 604-796-9705 Agassiz Kids At The Cross – Thursdays at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. Agassiz Elks Lounge – 1824 #9 Hwy, FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822 open daily 3pm till closing. Everyone welcome Cheam Village Books for Residence Library. Looking for spare books to Agassiz Harrison Family Place. 7272 stock our Library. To donate please Morrow Road. Meet friends, old and contact Neil Desmarais, Rm 132, or new! Parents/caregivers with their children 0-6 are welcome. Mon, Wed drop off at Cheam Village. and Thurs, 9:30am-12pm. Call Willena Ladies Golf at Harrison starts in or Louisa 604-796-0313 April, meeting Tuesdays at 5 pm, and Thursday s at 10 am for April, then at 9 Agassiz-Harrison Garden Club meets am starting May. Info: Jackie at 604the second Wed of each month from Oct-July in the foyer of the Ag Hall at 796-9320 7:30pm. FMI 604-796-3291 or 604-796- Agassiz Harrison Sr. Mens Golf 2423 Every Tuesday Tee Times April and Septemb er 10 am & May thru August Agassiz-Harrison Lions meet at 7pm on 9 am Register 30 mins before Tee the 2nd and 4th Wed of the month at Time. FMI Earl 604-796-0066 or John the Lion’s Den in the Ag-Rec Hall, 6800 Pioneer Ave. FMI call Mel at 604-796- 604-796-9320 0598 or Zen at 604-796-9502 or Eleanor at 604-858-3389
Servicing Hope & Area since 1979
• Siding • Concrete
• Houses • Patios
• Gutters
• Heavy Equipment
For FREE estimate call Phil
604-796-0189 • 604-703-3319(cell)
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Hot & Cold Pressure Washing & Interior/Exterior Painting
Residential • Commercial • Agricultural
604.819.1936
CASTLE CLEANING & ORGANIZATION
GROUP 1 OF 4
GLEN TRAUN LANDSCAPING • Commercial & Residential Yard Maintenance • Hydro Seeding new lawns
Metal Roofs Vinyl Siding Concrete Additions Painting
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Agassiz Dog Grooming In my home - by appointment CLOSED FRIDAYS & SUNDAYS
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TELSTAR WINDOW SERVICE LTD. 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
6604-796-2834 Service to all makes of washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators
604.796.8969
6850 Centennial Ave., Agassiz
KENT PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. For all your Service, Repair & Installation Needs “One call does it all”
604-796-2705 24 HOUR LICENSED SERVICE PLUMBING SERVICES
FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS
Baboth Bobcat & Backhoe Service
H E AT I N G & G A S • Furnaces • Boilers • Water Heaters • Patio Heaters • Sheet Metal Installations • Pool Heaters • Plumbing
604.796.1196 | 604.857.3375 (cell)
New Cabinetry, and Cabinet Refacing Counter Tops
DRISCOLL
Mark Baboth
Licensed Bonded Insured
VISIT OUR SHOWROOM
604-796-2486
Ser ving the Upper Fraser Valley
CARPENTRY SERVICES
BOBCAT SERVICES
PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES
6390 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz
P: 604-796-0770
ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. bcgmcdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */x/††/‡ Offers apply to the purchase of a 2011 GMC Sierra Ext 2WD (R7E) and 2011 GMC Sierra Crew 4WD (R7F) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,450). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada between September 1, 2011 and October 31, 2011. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. x$10,000/$9,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2011 GMC Sierra Ext 2WD/2011 GMC Sierra Crew 4WD (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. ††Variable rate financing for 84 months on 2011 GMC Sierra Ext 2WD/2011 GMC Sierra Crew 4WD on approved credit. Bi-Weekly payment and variable rate shown based on current TD Finance prime rate and is subject to fluctuation; actual payment amounts will vary with rate fluctuations. Example: $10,000 at 3% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $132. Cost of borrowing is $1,099, total obligation is $11,099. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Biweekly payments based on a purchase prices of $22,998/$29,498 with $1,999/$3,599 down, equipped as described. ‡Based on a 24 month lease. Rate of 0.8% advertised on new or demonstrator 2011 GMC Sierra Ext 2WD/2011 GMC Sierra Crew 4WD equipped as described. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.20 per excess kilometer OAC by FinanciaLinx Corporation. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Down payment or trade of $1,649/$2,719 and security deposit may be required. Total obligation is $8,578/$11,542. Option to purchase at lease end is $14,719/$18,335 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. Applies only to qualified retail customers in Canada. Freight & PDI ($1,450), registration, $350 acquisition fee, air and tire levies and OMVIC fees included. License, insurance, PPSA, dealer fees, excess wear and km charges, and applicable taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order or trade may be required. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See participating dealer for details. WBased on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. *†2010 GMC Sierra with the 5.3L engine and 6 speed transmission and competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Excludes hybrids and other GM models. ¥¥Durability based on longevity, as sourced from R. L. Polk Canada, Inc.; Canadian Vehicle in Operation registrations as of July 1, 2009 (Model Years 1988 to 2008) and Total New Vehicle Registrations for the full-size light-duty pickup truck segment, including chassis cabs. Based on % of vehicles remaining in operation, weighted on age of vehicle
16 Agassiz Harrison Hope Observer Friday, September 9 , 2011
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Call Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC at 604-869-9511, or visit us at 945 Water Avenue, Hope. [License #7287] HWY:10.5L/100KM 27MPG CITY: 15.3L/100KM 18MPGW
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2011 SIERRA CREW CAB 4WD
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