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Above: Fire retardant is dropped on a small fire on the east side of Harrison Lake on Monday evening. The fire is believed to be human caused, likely from a dropped cigarette or hot slag from a diesel vehicle.

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A small forest fire that ignited along Rockwell Drive on Monday afternoon had the potential to destroy multiple million dollar homes. If it weren't for the close proximity of several lightningcaused fires in the Chehalis and Harrison Mills area, the fire would have quickly spread up the mountain and north to the homes along the lake. Wayne Dyer, fire chief for the District of Kent, explained that because of those fires, B.C. Forest Service was in the area with all their equipment when the Rockwell Drive fire broke. He said the Forest Service's immediate ability to respond was what kept the fire from getting out of control. Four helicopters with monsoon buckets and an air tanker with fire retardant were used on the blaze, in addition to crews from both Harrison and Kent. Seventeen firefighters, four engines and a tender truck were called out. "If it wasn't for their quick action, in another half hour it would have been in the tall timber," he said, and in the surrounding homes. "They hit it fast and they hit it hard." The fire was about .3 hectares in size, situated between Killer's Cove Marina and the Harrison Yacht Club. It was burning from the roadside to about 400 feet up the mountain. Ground crews are able to suppress to about 100 feet in height, Dyer said, making the air attack crucial. The fire is what's considered an interface fire, when forest fires are on the edge of a community. It's something that fire crews in Harrison and Agassiz are prepared for. As well, officials were busy working on enacting an emer-

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gency plan. The fire temporarily cut off Rockwell Drive to both residents and campers using the region. Rockwell Drive is the only paved road leading in and out of that area. Dyer said the emergency plan, through Emergency Social Services, was going into effect at the same time the fire was being put out. It did not have to be enacted, he added, but if a similar emergency were to occur, those affected would look to the District of Kent and the Village of Harrison for information on where to gather and how to receive assistance. And while many have suggested the fire was started by a tossed cigarette, Dyer said investigators are still looking for a cause. It's a possible theory, Dyer said. But it's also possible the fire was started by hot slag from a passing diesel vehicle. "We pinpointed the area of origin," he said, and magnetic samples were taken. About an hour after the fire started, the water bomber flew in and doused the flames with red retardant twice. Rockwell Drive was temporarily closed off as the fire was being contained. Homeowners and campers converged in parking lots, on the docks, and in the road, all cut off from their homes and campsites. One woman worried whether her husband could secure the house, and if she could get her medication for the evening. Campers wondered whether they would be left to sleep in their vehicles in Harrison. One Agassiz man noted that the same side of the mountain burned back in the late '50s or early '60s, and that his father fought that fire. For more photos from the fire, visit the Observer on Facebook.

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Springs. Harris is an entertainer, and did When the cameras start rolling in extra work for 21 Jump Street, a teleSeptember for the new series, Way- vision show shot in Vancouver with ward Pines, a lot of locals will be put Johnny Depp. to work. Katie Schram is a local youth hopDozens of extras will be needed ing to earn some screen experience. each day of shooting, depending on She’s already been involved with the the scenes being shot. To gather up Chilliwack School of Performing enough diverse faces, shapes and Arts and loves musical theatre. She ages, the production company held a was photographed with her mom, casting call on Saturday afternoon in Rebecca Schram. Harrison Hot Springs. “We’re here for the experience of Hundreds of people waited in line it,” Rebecca said. “Katie really wantthroughout the four hour casting ed to do it and I thought oh, why session, from the very young, to the not?” elderly. And all had different reasons Ernst Hepnar was also in line. His for wanting to take part in the film- son is a greens man in the movie ining. dustry, taking care of outdoor sets. Nial Harrison-Morry, 22, is a When Hepnar called his son to tell fourth year UFV him about the casting theatre student. And call for the Agassizwhile he’s had plenshot TV show, his son “We’re here for the ty of experience on urged him to go for it. experience of it” stage, he’s hoping to But it won’t be the add film work to his first time Hepnar was acting resume. on film. Rebecca Schram He heard about the “In Austria when opportunity through I was a kid, some the UFV Theatre StuAmerican movies dent Association Facebook page, were shot there at that time,” he said. and knew he had to give it a shot. “Vienna was occupied by the Ameri“I’m a student, so I’m hoping to cans. I spoke English fluently and earn money, but I’m interested in that helped.” getting some film experience,” he For those who do get the call back said. to be an extra, the instructions were Then there was Sheena Menzies, handed out for wardrobe at the castfrom Harrison Hot Springs. While ing call. And it seems they won’t just she hasn’t been involved in any sort be sitting around in the background. of acting since she was in school, her Extras are required to bring a miniadult daughter is involved in film. mum of three full outfit changes Menzies read the advertisement in each day to the set, including changthe newspaper that morning, and es for accessories, hats, jackets and decided to head down for the cast- footwear. ing call. The story line takes place in the Those hoping for their chance of fall in a mid-west small town, and all extra work only had to fill out a short extra wardrobes are to be in autumform detailing their size and shape, nal earth tones. look, and ability to bring their own Filming for Wayward Pines begins wardrobes. in September and runs sporadically They were then photographed, through to February. some in groups but mostly individuFeatured in the dramatic series will ally. be Matt Dillon and Carla Gugino. The protocol was nothing new to Rodney Harris, from Harrison Hot news@ahobserver.com THE OBSERVER

Dear Neighbours of Pioneer Avenue, Please take a moment to read this notice about the filming of scenes for the television series “Wayward Pines” in your town. WWP Productions Ltd has received approval from the City Council of the District of Kent to proceed with plans to use the 7000/7100 Block of Pioneer Avenue as a recurring location for our production. “Wayward Pines” is a ten episode series that will film between August 19, 2013 and February 28, 2014 throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. We anticipate that there will only be a few days of actual filming per month during this time, with our first visit expected to be in early September. In order to transform Pioneer Avenue into downtown Wayward Pines we need to do a significant amount of construction and set dressing during the next six weeks. This work will include construction of a number of façades on the north side of the street to give the appearance that there are businesses on both sides of the block. We will also be talking to each of the individual businesses on the south side about the possibility of doing some cosmetic changes to their storefronts. We’d like to provide you with some information to help you prepare for our arrival and anticipate how our activity might affect your daily routine. The following is an approximate schedule of our initial preparations leading up to our first filming visit:

Monday to Friday, August 12th to 16th, 19th to 23rd, and 26th to 30th · Construction of the façades on the north side of the street continues · Construction, set dressing and cosmetic touches of existing buildings on the south side of the street begins Tuesday, September 3rd to Friday, September 6th · We anticipate filming will take place over two or three days during this week (further details of filming will be covered in another letter sent out closer to the dates) Monday, September 9th to Friday, September 13th · Wrapping out of some of the set dressing and cosmetic touches of the storefronts on the south side · Ensuring that all the facades and set dressing that will remain until our next visit (in late October) are safe and secure We will do our best to minimize our impact to the area, but a certain amount of disruption to your regular routine is unavoidable. During all of the above work, traffic management will be performed to ensure the safety of the public and our crew. This will occasionally include a closure of the westbound lane of Pioneer Avenue between Evergreen Drive and Park Street during our prep, and a full closure of Pioneer Avenue on our shoot days. We also appreciate that losing a portion of the parking in the area for a prolonged period of time is a concern to some of the local businesses and we are working with the District to come up with a solution to this issue. We believe that the overall long-term benefits from our presence in your area will far outweight the short term inconveniences. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at our production office at 604-431-5502. General information about filming in Agassiz is available through Kerry Hilts at the District of Kent Film Office at 604-796-2235 or from the BC Film Commission at 604-730-2732. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during our work in your area and for your support of the BC Film Industry. Sincerely,

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‘Do it For Lupus’ walk hits the streets Autoimmune disease rate higher in some communities, including Sts’ailes Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

It’s been almost 30 years since Maxine Williams-Leon was diagnosed with lupus. For most of those years, she has struggled with harsh effects of the systemic autoimmune disease. “I was really sick for about 20 years,” she said. But the more she learned about lupus, something started to change. “I finally started understanding about my health,” she said. “Now I’m starting to handle the pain.” She’s not alone. In Sts’ailes where she lives, there seems to be a pocket of lupus diagnoses. Her daughter has been diagnosed, and several other residents

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Maxine Williams-Leon leads the way in the first Do it For Lupus walk in Sts’ailes on Saturday morning. WilliamsLeon was diagnosed with lupus 28 years ago.

as well. And since WilliamsLeon is starting to feel better, she said she felt moved to do something positive for her community and all lupus patients. So, she joined forces with the B.C. Lupus Society’s administration coordinator, Val Bishop, and launched Sts’ailes’ first Do it For

Lupus walk. Similar walks have been held around the province, including Hope and Sechelt, Bishop said. She was thrilled to see a turnout of more than 40 people at the Sts’ailes walk on Saturday morning. They gathered at the fish hatchery for the fourkilometre walk.

“This is wonderful,” Bishop said. “Lupus has an incidence rate of 1 in 1,000 but there are pockets were the rate is much higher and this is one of the areas.” All the money raised from the walks goes directly toward research being done in this province by Dr. Antonio Aviña at UBC. He is working on finding the connection between lupus and communities where the rates are higher, such as Sts’ailes. Lupus is an acute chronic autoimmune disease which attacks any organ of the body in unpredictable ways. Diagnosis is difficult because symptoms vary between individuals, and the disease remits and relapses. Delay in diagnosis can lead to organ failure and some-

July a cool month for home sales Homes sales for Chilliwack and surrounding areas declined this July, a traditionally strong real estate month. A total of 205 units sold last month, down from 223 in July 2012 and from 215 this past June. Meanwhile, homes sales in the Fraser Valley real estate market, which includes properties from Abbotsford to Surrey, bucked negative trends and rose five per cent over July 2012. The Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board attributes the local decline to an above-average home sales month last year. “The story in July was really a story about volatility last year,” said CADREB president Jesse Hildebrandt in a release. “Recall that there was a surge in demand last July. That’s the reason sales were down on a year-overyear basis this July. That was followed by a dramatic slowdown last August, so we’ll likely see a big year-over-year increase this August."

On the bright side, the average price of homes has risen five per cent since July 2012, to last month's average of $328,273. There were 120 single family detached homes that found new owners last month, at an average price of $361,410. These took about 66 days to sell. The 47 townhouses

that exchanged hands went for an average of $255,104 in 82 days. The 21 condos went for $177,290 in 110 days. There were 1,825 active listings at the end of July, representing 8.9 months of inventory. That's down 27 listings from July 2012. CADREB, which caters to homes in Chilliwack, Agassiz,

Hope, Boston Bar and Harrison, remains optimistic that the local market is on an upward swing. "Putting last year’s ups and downs aside, the real story is that sales have been steadily improving in recent months along with a pick-up in average price growth,” said Hildebrandt.

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Opinion ALR review risky business Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett, to his credit, has been upfront saying he’ll take a close look at the boundaries of the Agricultural Land Reserve because, he says, in some areas they hamper economic growth, such as the ability to build a new suburb. The look will form part of the core review of government services and Bennett tries to assure anyone listening in the doldrums of summer that he has no intent of removing productive farmland from the reserve. It’s a dangerous game however, and Bennett admits they haven’t yet found a way to remove “worthless” farmland from the reserve, while protecting fertile land. It’s dangerous because while applicants in the Interior argue dry conditions make farming fruitless, those on the coast argue too much water makes it impossible to farm. The latter is a tried-and-true pitch from applicants hoping to cash in

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by developing cheap, verdant land that could produce bumper crops, with only a modicum of care and knowledge. While our neighbours to the south struggle with water shortages and dessertification, the B.C. government should focus more on the huge economic contributor that agriculture can, or will be. One of Bennett’s proposals is to allow home-site severance from the ALR. That would allow a retiring farmer to remain in his or her family home while a new generation took over the production. That’s a prudent and practical step that’s a win-win for all. Any redrawing of boundaries however, if at all, can only follow a thorough, objective, science-based scrutiny of the land in question, separate and apart from the core review.

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Another round of liquor reforms B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government is ordering up another round of liquor regulation changes, looking for ways to make life easier for businesses and customers without aggravating the health and social problems associated with alcohol. Discussions with B.C.’s 10,000 liquor licence holders have identified a few problems that should be fixed. Going into a consultation phase that runs to October, the government is looking for answers to a few obvious questions, such as why it takes a pub or bar up to a year to get a licence. Another question: why can a family with under-aged children go into a licensed restaurant for lunch,

but can’t go to a pub and place the exact same food and drink order? This should be allowed, perhaps until the traditional 5 p.m. “happy hour” when the pub reverts to adults-only. A couple of suggestions have come out of the healthy growth of B.C. wine, craft beer and distillery operations. Look for new licence opportunities for farmers’ markets to sell local beverages along with the produce and preserves. Letters inviting suggestions from existing licence holders have gone out, and Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap will be meeting this fall with industry groups, local governments, police, health and social policy organizations and First Nations in the fall. A website will be put up in September so members of the public can have their say. Here’s my suggestion to start things off. Recent incidents involving socalled “party buses” shone a light on this growing industry, The

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sudden death of a 16-year-old on a party bus outing in Surrey in February turned out not to be alcohol-related, but to no one’s surprise, open liquor was found aboard the bus. Open liquor isn’t allowed in any

“Why can a family with under-aged children go into a licensed restaurant for lunch, but can’t go to a pub and place the exact same food and drink order?” vehicle, but perhaps a new kind of special event licence could be created for party buses. They have been viewed mainly as part of the solution to impaired driving, and the situation isn’t much different from a supervised event on a boat. Here’s another suggestion. Gourmet cooking classes are

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becoming popular, with customers preparing and then enjoying their meals. Why not licence these establishments, at least so people can bring their own wine for dinner? Both the B.C. Liberals and NDP have advocated for easing the archaic rules on inter-provincial trade in wine. B.C. lifted its restrictions on mail-order wine and has urged other provinces to follow suit. There are a couple of reasons why this Prohibition-era structure persists. Liquor sales are a cash cow for provincial governments, and every case of wine brought in from elsewhere is lost profit for the provincial wholesale monopoly. Then there is the local industry lobby that would rather not add to its competition. Premier Christy Clark pressed this point at the recent premiers’ meeting in Ontario wine country, bringing in the maximum amount of B.C. wine allowed under OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.

Ontario rules and urging free trade in Canadian wine. The Toronto media drank it up, aghast that they were barred from ordering the latest Naramata Bench tipples directly. No movement so far from the Ontario government, in a province that has done well developing its own wine industry. The B.C. government will no doubt be lobbied again to allow beer and wine sales in grocery and convenience stores. Our politicians show little interest in that, which is understandable. The B.C. Liberals don’t want to upset the private liquor stores they have nurtured for a decade, and the NDP would never risk annoying the government liquor store union. There are more creative ways to liberalize alcohol sales. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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The OCP affects everyone in the district Concerned residents, property owners and business owners request District of Kent Mayor and Council advise Urban Systems and Mr. Black to review Future Land Options for Potential Areas of Developers Interest, specifically West Cameron Rd. (Future Industrial?). We also request D.O.K. and Urban Systems hold a special transportation corridor meeting to address four main key issues raised at previous workshops. 1. Preservation of farmland 2. Drainage 3. Traffic 4. Environmental concerns The transportation corridor is the main and most expensive

component of any Official Community Plan. It houses storm, sanitary, gas, electric, paths (walking and cycling) and accesses to recreational facilities. Careful planning of its location and how it will be funded are of the up most importance. This corridor will service all farms, residential, commercial, industrial and recreational development in the District of Kent. A District of Kent Economic Action Plan must be developed to clarify what services will be provided, to whom, at what cost and how they will be funded, both at present and for the next 27 years. These answers

can only come from residents, property owners and business owners. The decisions made at our final OCP will affect all individuals personally. The implementation of this plan may well affect everyone’s immediate neighbourhood/ enviroment. So the attendance and participation of everybody at the special transportation corridor meeting is strongly suggested. Please attend the August 19/2013 council meeting at 7 p.m. and send a strong message to the mayor, council and staff of both our requests. Robert Desrosiers

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B.C. businessman David Black has been forced to seek Canadian lenders to build his proposed oil refinery near Kitimat at the insistence of the Chinese bank that would act as the main financier. The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China declined to fully finance the $25-billion project, Black said, sending him to find a quarter of the required money within Canada. “It really came down to the fact that they wanted some skin in the game out of Canada and they would put 75 per cent of the money up for the refinery,” he said Monday. Black has billed the project, announced a year ago, as a way to create thousands of jobs in B.C. refining Alberta crude oil while ensuring diluted bitumen isn’t shipped in tankers, eliminating one of the biggest objections to construction of the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline that could supply the crude. Black is advancing the project through his firm

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David Black believes he has found domestic lenders to cover one-quarter of the $25 billion bill to build a new oil refinery near Kitimat.

Kitimat Clean Ltd., but is also majority owner of the Black Press group of community newspapers in B.C., including this paper. He said he believes he has found lenders in Canada but gave no details, except to say he does not intend to take on equity investors. “It’s too early to say where or how, but I think it’s there,” he said. “Financially, it’s going to work out.” He aims to file a proj-

ect description with the provincial government in September to initiate the environmental review process. None of the major North American oil companies have expressed any interest in financing or partnering on the refinery but Black said that’s no surprise. Oil extraction is traditionally more profitable than refining, he said, and the biggest energy firms may not want a new refinery competing

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against ones they already own. “I understand all that and decided early on I just had to find a way around that and I think I’ve found it.” The $25-billion cost includes roughly $16 billion for the refinery – more than initially estimated due to a new refining process that promises to emit half as much greenhouse gas – with the rest covering a natural gas pipeline, a fleet of tankers and the cost of the oil pipeline, if necessary. Besides securing financing, Black said he must secure sites for the refinery and the marine terminal with the Kitselas and Haisla first nations, determine if inland first nations along the proposed pipeline corridor can come on board and to button down formal supply agreements with Canadian oil companies. He said an engineering firm from Calgary has endorsed the alternative refining process. Black reiterated his position that he could build the refinery even if the Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline project is rejected and instead bring oil via train, but he emphasized pipelines are safer. “I really hope it doesn’t come to that – I really hope we can do the pipeline.” A pipeline would bring money and benefits for first nations and local communities that wouldn’t come with rail shipments, he added. Oil-on-rail shipments have been growing quickly as a way to get Alberta oil to market, but a pall was cast over the method last month when a runaway train carrying light crude oil exploded and destroyed the heart of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec. Black it’s not clear to him whether there would be a risk of explosion with the rail shipment of diluted oil sands bitumen, but said he would welcome research to address that question. Sending the required oil by rail would add 12 trains per day on the CN Rail line across northern B.C. and Black said that would mean a significant increase in noise and traffic disruption in northern towns.

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Sports

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Korbin Thomas in car No. 19, Ian Graham in No. 18 and Mark Berriau in No. 27 race toward the finish line in last Saturday’s top event. Thomas took the win.

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Great weather, a great crowd and a large car count made for an exciting night of racing at Agassiz Speedway over the weekend. Korbin Thomas, in car No. 19, took the win in the Mertin’s 100 lap main event of the ASA OK Tire Advance Testing Late Model Series race. Ian Graham, No. 18, finished second and No. 27 Mark Berrieau took third. Thomas

maintains his lead in the championship points standings. In the midget class, a new track record was set by driver No. 41 Aaron Willison; No. 11 Troy Globe won the Trophy Dash, and No. 00 Kale Woodske won the main event. In the street class, No. 97 John Bears won the Trophy Dash. Bob Kuhn, No. 58, managed to

hold on for the win of the 50-lap main event – just as the white flag came out, he developed engine problems and smoked his way to the finish. Second went to No. 00 Rick Tourond, with No. 44 Keith Tourond taking third. The next event is Aug. 24, when Modern Tire and Towing present the Brad Adams Memorial Hornet special.

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In Focus

Looking to the skies Local photographers take their best shot in Abbotsford Airshow competition

Readers can vote online for favourite images More than 60 photographers were at the Abbotsford International Airshow on the weekend to take their best shot at winning the title of Amateur Photographer of the Year. And while the judges are still deliberating on the winner, the public has the opportunity to vote for their favourite image in the People’s Choice Photo Award Contest. Images from all of the photographers, from Vancouver to Nelson and Surrey to Vernon have been posted online. Readers can look through the photos and decide on their favourite. Prizes will be awarded to two lucky voters and results will be announced at the end of August. To learn more about the contest or to vote for your favourite image, click here. The Amateur Photographer of the

Year contest is sponsored by London Drugs, Black Press and the Abbotsford International Airshow. Finalists were asked to submit a minimum of one photograph in the following categories; aircraft in flight or on runway, aircraft/static display, airshow crowd photograph. Prize certificates sponsored by London Drugs will be awarded to the best photographs of the show in the three categories. Here, we have chosen to feature the three competing photographers from the Observer’s communities of Harrison and Agassiz. They are Janne Perrin, Grace Smiley, and Cheryl Conroy. To vote, visit www.ahobserver.com. Under the Community tab, read the story titled: Readers Can Pick Favourite Photo. news@ahobserver.com

Clockwise from top: Janne Perrin captured the beauty of Mt. Baker in her lens while at the Abbotsford Airshow. Cheryl Conroy provided this image of aerobatics above the airfield, and below, her image of two planes just about touching show the skills required to fly a stunt plane. Grace Smiley captured a moment as a young boy experienced the feeling of being a soldier in a tank. Janne Perrin’s portrait of a pilot at rest is another entry in the contest. And finally, Grace Smiley captured the simplicity of flight in the photo below.

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Community

Caveman family hits Agassiz jumbo screen One of the most animated families to hit the big screen recently is coming to Agassiz. The Croods will be featured at the Fifth Annual Movie in the Park in the District of Kent, on Friday, Aug. 30. The film will be shown a jumbo screen in Centennial Park, the field beside the Fitness/ Activity Centre — in an event that is becoming a tradition for many local fami-

lies to attend. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. Remember to pack your lawn chair and blankets. Even on a warm summer evening, the grass can become wet and cool. There will be loonie concession on site offering popcorn and other refreshments. Previous movies shown at the Movie in

the Park have included Up! and Toy Story 3. The event is sponsored by Prospera Credit Union and the District of Kent.

The Croods is a Dreamworks animated movie about a caveman family. After their cave is destroyed, they must trek

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through an unfamiliar fantastical world with the help of an inventive boy. For more information, call 604-796-8891.

Aug. 24th 9 am - 3 pm in the Library parking lot Book your spot for $15 now at the Agassiz Library!

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The Communities in Bloom wish to congratulate Peter and Linda Bugden, who live at 409 Miami River Drive in Harrison Hot Springs, for their garden display which features a nautical garden landscape. Walk on by and view a lighthouse, a propellor, an anchor, and water features that create this interesting front yard display.

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STS’AILES C CO COMMUNITY O SCHOOL REGISTRATION

OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES S ’ il prides Sts’ailes id itself on developing the academic and personal strengths of students in a positive and challenging environment. The program offers BC Ministry of education curriculum for ALL students of Chilliwack, Agassiz and Mission areas. Small class sizes and tremendous student resources support leveled Reading and Math programs, technology based learning, education based field trips, art and carving courses, self paced secondary programs and elite level secondary athletics. The Resource department provides assessment and individual student planning. Students receive a free healthy lunch and all school supplies. Bus service operates from Chilliwack/Agassiz and from Mission. Enrollment fills quickly so please contact 604-796-2146 after August 21.

Community Full power Hunter Ramey, 16, completed a full pull at the Chilliwack Fall Fair on Sunday. The pull was a trial run for the upcoming tractor pull at the Agassiz Fall Fair, Sept. 14. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Community

Three local ladies chosen to adorn PNE float

August 15, 1963 â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miss Harrisonâ&#x20AC;? for 1963 was the lovely Sherri Meyers, and together with Rita Cormack as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miss Sasquatch Beachâ&#x20AC;? and Sylvia Turner as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miss Chamber of Commerceâ&#x20AC;?, would adorn the float to be entered in the PNE parade in Vancouver. The idea was to go all out on a program to bring more tourists to the area, and the presence of a float in one of the biggest parades was expected to prove an important factor. Ticket sales in support of the contestants, and in defraying expenses, were excellent. The

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family for a ride to Chilliwack. When he returned to the station he realized he had left his wallet, containing $180, behind. When he returned to the phone booth, the wallet was gone, and he was in tears when he reported the loss to the RCMP in Agassiz. A few hours later, Ian McIntyre checked into the police office, with the wallet and contents intact. Police contacted Mr. Dixon, and had Mr. McIntyre wait until he arrived. The old gentleman was so delighted that he hugged

Mr. McIntyre and gave him a $10 reward. â&#x20AC;˘ A successful community sports day and picnic was held at Harrison Mills Ball Park on Sunday. It was sponsored by the Chehalis Crossing Recreation Commission. Mr. Verne Rouleau was in charge of the races and the ball game. Mrs. Art Johnson was in charge of refreshments which were served by members of the Harrison Mills Community Club, and the Recreation Commission. A good attendance of families spent an enjoyable afternoon. The grand finale was a baseball game be-

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Community

Time to register for annual Boot Sale Sprinkle a pinch of sugar Library fundraiser a great way to turn treasures into toonies The Agassiz Friends of the Library Society’s big summer fundraiser is just around the corner, and everyone can get involved. The Car Boot Sale is on Saturday, Aug. 24 in the car park next to the Agassiz Library. Those wanting to sell their treasures need to sign up and reserve a spot for $15, then drive to the Agassiz Library, bringing your treasures to display. Afterward, everyone is invited to stay and enjoy some pulled pork and a treat. Luckily, you’ll go home with an empty boot (trunk). All funds are used for the programs and activities that the community appreciates at the library.

The Agassiz Friends of the Library raises funds for materials or special projects initiated by Agassiz library manager Terrill Scott. Other recent fundraising activities have included the hugely popular annual quiz night, book sales and the lucky basket draws. Individuals or businesses may contribute through gifts, endowments or bequests to the library, and the society always welcomes new members. They meet once a month, usually on the last Thursday at 6:30 in the library seminar room. The money raised through their activities are spent on library projects, materials, furniture and/

or equipment. Recently a TV and iPad were purchased. Some of this year’s summer projects supported by the Library Society are the Planetarium Mobile Space Centre, Story Time in the Park, literacy activities, and books for the recreation program. They also partner with other community groups. Friends may promote the library, its resources, and services in the community. Patrons brought a garden plant pot to the library which the Friends helped to fill, and they helped patrons plant flower baskets in April, along with Communities in Bloom Harrison.

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Harrison home to craft market Many vendors return to beach for annual event Harrison Hot Springs is the place to be this Labour Day weekend, with art, music and even a few Sasquatch tales. The Harrison Festival Society’s Harrison Craft Market will again take place at the Memorial Hall on Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1. Last year’s highly successful Bands on the Beach event returns. Also returning are Bill and Tom, the Sasquatch researchers, who will be back to answer your questions. The Harrison Craft Market features handcrafted products from the finest artisans and takes place at the Harrison Memorial Hall Saturday, Sept. 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. A number of the vendors from this summer’s Harrison Festival Art Market will be returning for this Market. Jewelry and pottery will be prominently featured including fused glass jewelry from Pink Gargoyle Designs and therapeutic magnetite jewelry by Gina Esche. Also attending the Market are Studio KiKaBoe, Beads by Betty, Carla Swope Jewels, Wildfire Jewelry Spoonful of Time Design and Hip Navy Beads among others. Steve Choi of Choi’s Pottery will be returning with his well-known line of Korean pottery. Also returning is the popular

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Steve Choi is a favourite at the Harrison Festival of the Arts, and returns to the Village on Labour Day weekend for the Harrison Craft Market.

Creations by Sisters Pottery, while a new-comer is Eek Pottery by Vernon artist Erin Kronbauer. Clothing and fabrics will also be well represented with the patchwork bags by Jeannine Degand Creations, children’s clothing by G.M. Creations and Lorraine McCarlie, hats, bags and accessories by Zoya and pillows by Kuseno Comfort Products. There will be a range of high quality herbal body care products from Busye Bodye Naturals and on the culinary side, Creighton Valley Apiaries will have their ever popular honey. Also available will be paper art, wooden toys, driftwood art and much more. In addition to the Har-

rison Craft Market the Harrison Beach will be rocking to the sounds of some of the best musicians in the Fraser Valley. This year’s Bands on the Beach lineup includes: Todd Richard, The Gords, Ken McCoy Band, Trevor Murray, The Smith & Jones Band, Braille with Colin Weeks, Van Damsel and Mat-

thew Cheverie. Adding to the fun, local Sasquatch researchers, Bill Miller and Tom Steenburg will be set up in the Harrison Lake Plaza Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Get the latest news on sightings and encounters in our area and view factual evidence, cast footprints and photographs.

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Storytime in the Park: August at Reading – Unbound! Learn Spirit Square in Harrison Hot Springs how to use your eReader, iPhone, SmartPhone, iPad or tablet to access A new book for every family, lunch & entertainment. Reading & family fun books NOT on paper. Book an ss acce to how learn to ent has never been better. Free, drop in, appointm al digit free of ction colle ry’s registration starts at 10:45 am. the libra books. 604-796-9510 Agassiz Friends of the Library ts nigh BOOT Sale is coming soon! Register Lions TV Bingo Thursday your up Pick for a parking spot to bring your car at 6 pm on Shaw Cable. alis Cheh ce Sour or truck & sell your treasures. A great bingo cards at The ware Hard ux way to raise funds for your library Store & Ledo - $15 per spot – and to make your Hooked on Books: Library Book own stash of cash. Sale takes place Club Summer Reading Saturday, August 24 at starting at You want to read, you want to enjoy 9 am. Coffee, muffins, BBQ Pulled the outdoors & keep gardening or Pork & lots of used books. For more walking?? You can do it all with an information, call your Agassiz Library Jodi a of copy a Get . audio book at 604-796-9510 Picoult book & all you need to read is a set of headphones. This is part of the library’s regular drop-in book club, so it is open to anyone. A regular book club meeting will be held at the end of summer to discuss it. For more Ch ris information, call your library at 6046.4301 .79 604 @ 796-9510.

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Kent-Harrison Arts Coun cil Ronholm, CD email 1789trg@g KHAC meets the third Sun. of mail. each com or call 604-799-8897 month. Please call (604) 796-86 04 or Seniors Friendship Hous email us at kentharrisonartsc e ouncil@ Drop-In: Mon. Srs Walking to shaw.ca for more information Music . at 10 am, Sit & Fit at 10:30 am MS Support Group 3rd Thu , Bingo at rs. of 1 pm, Srs. Learn to Line Dance each month. 11:30 am - 1 pm at 4:30 in Chwk. pm; Tues. Bridge at 12: 45 pm., Cribbage Call Carmen at 604-796-2270 . All Upper at 1:00 pm.; Wed. Flo or Curling at 1 pm.; Fraser Valley folks welcome. Fri. Floor Curling at 1 pm. Info : 604-796Olive Branch Dinners. Com e join 3422 us for a free home cooked me al. Tues. Singing - from 7:30 to 9 pm 5 - 6 pm. 7571 Morrow Rd, ACS at HHS gym. Me morial Hall. FMI call Ruth at 604 No expectations, enjoy commu nity 796-2084 companionship. Families & all ages Stitch ‘n Rip every Tues. 9 welcome. am - 1 pm . Come to the Harrison Mills Hal Royal Canadian Legion l hosts with any unfinished sewing, drop-in “Fun Darts” every Mo stit chi ng, n. at 4 pm knitting projects, etc. FMI call Kim 604& Fri. at 8 pm, Players needed , arrive 796-2336. early to register. Cribbage dai ly. Nonmembers welcome. Call 604-79 6-2332 Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Kent Elementary School 1789 The Royal Westmins . Free ter drop-in for kids 0 - 5. FMI call Regiment Cadet Corps Kent Westie Army Cadets Training at the Elementary at 604-796-2161 Royal . Canadian Legion Branch No 228 - 344 T.O.P.S. Meets Thurs. at 9:30 am , or Fort Street Hope 6:30 PM - 9 pm Free 5:45 pm., at the Agassiz Christ for ages 12 -19 Captain M.E. ian Sam Church

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IN MEMORIAM

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FARM WORKERS

Dairy farm requires immediately, full time milking and general labourer. Duties include assisting a herdsman, breeding and raising heifers, calf feeding, scraping and field work. Experience an asset. Email: valleyviewron@gmail.com.

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)7235051Edson,Alta

THOMPSON Elsie Doris (McRae)

A celebration of her life is planned in the near future at Agassiz, BC, Canada. Ward’s Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth is in charge of the arrangements.

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ENGAGEMENTS

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FLAG PERSONS & LANE TECH PERSONNEL NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

WE WILL TRAIN! COMPETITIVE RATES Must Have Valid TCP Certiﬁcate, Reliable Insured Vehicle And Provide A Clean Drivers Abstract!

Please E-mail Resume: grasdald@telus.net

Full Time Opportunity!

General Greenhouse Cut Flower Work available

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Elsie Doris (McRae) Thompson, a 60 year resident of Wenatchee and Leavenworth, passed away on Wednesday, August 07, 2013 at Leavenworth WA, at the age of 96. She was born January 05,1917 at Agassiz, BC, Canada to Duncan and Katherine (Gillander) McRae. She graduated from High School in 1934 and attended the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Normal school, and Victoria College. Although Elsie was raised on a homestead farm her mother, Katherine, was determined that the hard work of farm life would not befall her children. She therefore borrowed money from her brother, a dentist in Boston, to send the oldest child to UBC. Each child in turn helped support the financial needs of a younger child until six out of the seven siblings were university educated as teachers-a deed of great sacrifice and reflecting a tremendous family work ethic. Elsie taught elementary school for 5 years in BC shortly after graduating as a teacher. She married Oscar Thompson on June 27, 1942 in Rossland, BC. For the next 11years the family lived in various gold mining camps in the wilds of BC where Oscar worked as mine superintendent: Riegel Mines, Kootenay Belle, Gold Belt Mines and Rossland Mining Company. In 1953 the family moved to the US where her husband, Oscar, was superintendent of Lovitt Gold Mines up Squilchuck and later, an engineer for the City of Wenatchee. In the early 1960’s she attended Central Washington State College of Education earning first a BA and then an MA in Education which involved many years of summer school with her young daughters in tow. When it came to furthering her education she was a driving force. Elsie taught elementary school for 20 more years in Wenatchee at S. Wenatchee Elementary and then Columbia, retiring in June 1977. After retirement she and Oscar traveled to England, Scotland, Europe, and New Zealand where they visited castles, cathedrals, and the Roman Coliseum. Elise was a voracious reader and was seldom seen without a book by her side. She loved poetry and could recite hundreds of poems from memory, a legacy she passed on to her children. She was a naturalist at heart and could identify many native plants and flowers. Elsie took great pride in preserving fruit for her family’s needs and often yearly canned as many as 300 jars of fruit that she generously shared. She maintained a lovely rose garden and enjoyed working in her vegetable garden as well. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for 50 years where she had taught Sunday school and had been a Circle Leader. She had been a volunteer for many years at Colonial Vista in the 1980’s. More recently in Leavenworth she attended the First Methodist Church with her daughter Mary’s family. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar, in 2005 after 63 years of loving marriage. She was the last of 7 children, being preceded in death by her 3 brothers and 3 sisters all of British Columbia, Canada. She is survived by her two daughters, Mary (Tom) Guthrie of Leavenworth and Sherry (Michael) Thompson of Bellingham, WA. She also leaves behind 5 grandchildren: Graeme, Galen, Gilly, Bryn and Ian and two great grandchildren, Gillis and Marlen.

HELP WANTED

STUDENTS WELCOME!!!! Call Mindi at 604-777-2195 to apply!

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/ Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Up to $20/hr, no commission. Must fill 15 FT CSR positions immediately! Expanding firm looking for charismatic people to join our top notch marketing team. Must be outgoing and good with the public!

www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535

TIMESHARE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

TRAVEL

• Please come and help us celebrate this happy occasion.

IN MEMORIAM

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BC Cancer Foundation Legacies accepted. 604.851.4736 or visit: bccancerfoundation.com

• Refreshments and snacks will be served.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ALL CASH Drink/Snack Vending Business Route. Complete Training. Small Investment Required. 1888-979-VEND (8363). wwwhealthydrinkvending.co

The Dunn Family is holding an open house to celebrate this special day on

• We welcome you to join us to socialize and share memories of Mikes life.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

ENGAGEMENTS

Start wage $10.25/hour. Starting times are 7:00am until finish, Saturday schedule rotation a must. Benefit package available after 3 months of employment. Hours are ranging between 30-55 hours/week depending on production. Part time as in specific full days possible. Please fax resume to 604 795 5095 or email: info@mardellgreenhouses.ca GUARANTEED Job Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209 LARGE Dairy farm in Rosedale looking for a F/T Site Maintenance Worker. Job duties consist of general maintenance and repairs of equipment, building and yards. No experience required but welding, plumbing and mechanical skills would be an asset. Must work well with others and willing to follow protocols as set out by management. Wages to be determined based on experience. The company also offers a good benefits plan. Email resume to cpfoffice@uniserve.com or fax to 604-794-7262.

HELP WANTED

MARINE ENGINEERING OFFICERS are required for various civilian positions with the Department of National Defence in Victoria and Nanoose Bay BC. Online applications only through the Public Service Commission of Canada website, Reference # DND13J-008697-000069, Selection Process # 13-DND-EA-ESQ-375697, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet (CFAV). Applicants must meet all essential qualifications listed and complete the application within the prescribed timelines. **http:// jobs-emplois.gc.ca/index-eng.htm. Le ministère de la Défense nationale cherche des Officiers du génie des systèmes de marine pour remplir divers postes de civils à Victoria et Nanoose Bay en ColombieBritannique. Les candidates et candidats peuvent postuler en ligne seulement, au site Internet de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, numéro de référence DND13J-008697-000069, numéro du processus de sélection 13-DND-EA-ESQ-375697, Vaisseaux auxiliaires des forces armées canadiennes. Les postulants doivent posséder toutes les compétences requises énumérées et soumettre leur demande selon l’échéance prescrit. ** http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/ index-fra.htm

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Cooks & Server required (with serve it right)

Apply in person with resume to: Swiss Gourmet Restaurant, 270 Esplanade Ave., Harrison email: t9445@telus.net

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LABOURERS

CONSTRUCTION - OFA Level II rqd. for construction site in CHWK. Min 5 yrs construction exp. info@previewbuilders.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

SHOP WORKER REQUIRED in N. Langley. F/T position. Good organizational skills required. Starting wage between $12.00 to $16.00/h depending on experience. Email resume to info@valmartdoors.com or fax 604-888-8828.

• includes print and online • colour when available Have a special Announcement?

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Have a Special 2x3 (same size as this ad)

only$55 Announcement?

includes print and online • colour when available

Looking for experienced cook to start immediately in busy Harrison Hot Springs restaurant. Nights & weekends too. Must have own transportation. Call 604-266-5994

Available for a Limited Time Only!

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The Agassiz Y Harrison

Contact Sarah 604-796-4300

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COMING EVENTS

HELP WANTED

COMING EVENTS

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PERSONAL SERVICES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immediately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

BENEFIT PACKAGE! Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250

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Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, tower technician the applicant must have full understanding of electronics and 3 phase power. This full time position requires knowledge of tower crane erection and dismantles .

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

ELECTRICAL

1 DAY INSTALLS COMPLETE BATHROOM REMODELING Free Estimates Ask us about $20K Gov’t Grant or visit: www.bchousing.org/HAFI - 1 Piece Seamless Acrylic Walls - Custom Showers, Tubs, Glass Doors - Wheelchair Accessible Showers

604-477-4777 www.bathtime.ca

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

LANDSCAPING

PERSONAL SERVICES

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 1-855-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd. Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com

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SPIRITUAL

P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $1000 604-308-5665

PLUMBING

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

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TREE SERVICES

LASSIE DOODLES (poodle x collie) pups, born June 16, specially created perfect family dogs, intelligent, easy to train, good natured, gentle, good with animals/kids, low/no shed for hypoallergenic, will be med. sz about 45-50lbs 23-24in tall, will have shots & deworming, males & females, black & rare blue merle colors. Raised in the house w/kids. $850-$950 Mission, 604-820-4827 Pet Supplies OnLine! 1000’ s of products to choose from. TAKE 15% OFF YOUR ORDER WITH COUPON CODE: SALE15 Sale Runs till the end of August. www.petland.ca 1-855-839-0555 STUDS available, PUG (rare silver) and Golden Retriever, OFA hip and eye cert. both great natured family dogs, personality plus, Mission, call 604-820-4827

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FERTILIZERS

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

Psychic Healer

Discover the power of Energy Readings by Angela

TREE & STUMP

DON’T LET TIME & DISTANCE STAND IN YOUR WAY.

removal done RIGHT!

SOLVE ALL PROBLEMS OF LIFE.

• Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

40 Yrs Exp.. She’ll tell you Past, Present & Future Specializing in *Palm, *Tarot Cards, *Crystal Ball Readings.

Reunites Loved Ones SPECIAL $20 ALL READINGS

One visit will amaze you! CALL TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.

604-653-5928

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555. 1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

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PETS

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $700. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

PETS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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 REGISTERED Siberian Husky Puppies (with blue eyes) 778-891-4556 www.vancouverhusky.com

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

GARAGE SALES

7035 York Cres Aug 17 8am - 1pm

sauna, some furniture, osmosis system, computer desk, 40” flatscreen, 2 bikes, household. 2 family sale

560

5 Cemetary Plots $2500.00 each. Valleyview Cemetary (Surrey) (15 burials) 604-858-5038 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES) STEEL BUILDING - SIZZLING SUMMER SAVINGS EVENT! 20X22 $4,188. 25X24 $4,598. 30X36 $6,876. 32X44$8,700. 40X52 $12,990. 47X70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 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.

August 16, 2013

ANSWERS

Sudoku

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TRUCKS & VANS

REAL ESTATE

2002 KIA RIA, 4 dr, 5 spd, Aircared, ST#429, $1,900. 2006 MAZDA 3 4dr, auto, sedan, fully loaded, $4,900. 2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7pas auto, a/c, fully loaded, long wheel base ST#437. $4900. 2006 SATURN ION 4dr, auto, Aircared, Only this week ST#389 $5,500. 2003 FORD ESCAPE 4dr, 4X4 auto. ST#377. Only this week $5,900. 2006 PONTIAC WAVE 4dr auto sdn low kms fully loaded Aircare ST#353 $5,888. 2006 CHEV IMPALA Auto, 4 dr sedan, runs good, Aircared, ST#386 $5,900. 2005 HONDA CIVIC 4dr auto, sunroof, Aircare, only this week ST#427. $5900 2007 FORD FUSION 4dr auto, loaded. ST#250 $5,995. 2006 NISSAN SENTRA, 4dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#387. Only this week $6,500. 2004 GMC ENVOY 4dr, auto, 4X4, 7 pass, aircared. ST#413. Only this week $6,900. 2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, runs good. ST#364 $6,900. 2006 SATURN ION 4dr auto sdn fully loaded ST#349 $6,900. 2007 CHEV COBALT 4dr auto, low kms. ST#367. Only this week $6,900. 2008 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, very clean. ST#6081. Only this week! $6,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER 4dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#383 $7,500. 2008 KIA SPECTRA 4dr auto hatch back fully loaded ST#352 $7,777. 2007 JEEP COMPASS 4dr auto 4X4 Aircare loaded ST#336 $8,900. 2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, hatch back, sunroof, auto. Only this week $9,900 ST#366 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4dr, auto, sedan, very low kms, 82K only. This week only $10,500. ST#393. 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr, auto, sedan, a/c, pwr locks, low kms. ST#397 $10,900. 2008 HYUNDAI TUCSON 4dr auto, fully loaded, only this week $11,500. ST#404 2008 FORD ESCAPE 4 dr, auto, low kms. Only this week $11,900 ST#425 2009 DODGE JOURNEY 4dr, auto. Only this week $11,900 ST#418 2010 FORD FOCUS SE. Fully loaded, auto, 4 dr sedan, only 49K km, $11,900. ST#420. 2010 FORD FOCUS 4/dr, auto fully loaded, only 49K. Only this week. ST#420. $11,900. 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY 4 dr sedan, auto, low kms. ST#385. Only this week! $13,900 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#395 $13,900. 2010 HONDA CIVIC 4dr, auto, a/c, fully loaded. ST#394 $13,900. 2007 GMC ACADIA 4dr, 8 passenger, all wheel drive, runs good. ST#319. $14,900 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, 7 passenger. ST#428. Only this week $15,900. 2009 JETTA TDi 4dr, auto, lthr fully loaded, only this week ST#402. $17,900.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

renovated 2 bdrm mobile home. New from the studs in! Includes all new windows, new insulation, new oak hardwood floors, new drywall and much more. Come & look! Own your own land for $149,900!! Phone for pics: 604-798-1952 Mt Woodside, Agassiz

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HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

OKANAGAN

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE CSA Certified Modular Homes, Manufactured/Mobile Homes and Park Model Homes, We ship throughout Western Canada visit us online @ www.hbmodular.com or 877-976-3737

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES 818

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP 2013-08 The District of Kent (the Owner) invites proposals c/o Double V Construction Ltd., from experienced PreEngineered Building Contractors (PEBC) for the design and construction of a Pre-Engineered Gymnasium Structure for the proposed Addition to a Community Recreation & Cultural Centre at 6660 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz, BC. See BC Bid www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca or Double V Construction www.doublevconstruction.com for more information. Proposals must be received prior to 2:00 pm (local time), Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

CARS - DOMESTIC

2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT

RECREATIONAL

640

12 ACRE HUNTING & FISHING RESORT

4 door, 3800 V-6 Loaded. Like New. $3650

Abby. 604-556-4242

for sale in the Cariboo, $550,000, will consider trade

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

www.barneyslakesideresort.com

Ph: 250-481-1100

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MAPLE RIDGE/ PITT MEADOWS

Investment Opportunity Zoned for Home Bus. 21587-128th Ave. MR $625,000 Newly Reno’d House approx 3000 sq.ft. 6 Bdrm. 3 bath. 2 bdrm. suite. Detached garage. Lrg. (.883 acre) corner lot.

1988 Honda CRX - Needs TLC Newer tires, some new parts incl. suspension & brakes. Great project $350 OBO 604-793-7540

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

10 ft. Camper - Fridge, oven, furnace, elect. water pump, porta potty $10,00.00 OBO 604-796-8832

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

T_rahproperties.com Open: Sunday 1 to 4 Call: 604-250-9007

696

www.paintspecial.com

AUTO FINANCING

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS

MISC. FOR SALE

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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Agassiz

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

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

INSPIRE your children to be creative and expressive through music! Group keyboard lessons for children ages 3 - 9 that include singing, rhythm, movement, composition and more! Find a teacher near you 1-800-828-4334 or www.myc.com

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604-787-5915/604-291-7778 knoke trucking

MISC. FOR SALE

TRANSPORTATION

AGASSIZ-LAND & BEAUTIFULLY

• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

560

TRANSPORTATION

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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Experienced truck and trailer mechanic with CVI ticket wanted for Langley fleet shop. Four (10) hour shifts, good wages and benefits. Fax resume to 604-513-8004 or email at tridem@telus.net

PETS

ROTTWEILLER guard dog, 5 yr old male, p/b no papers. $600. Call (604)794-3445, ask for BJ

338

Truck & Trailer Mechanic

477

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

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

Please email all resumes to Barbara@megacrane.com

PETS

LEGAL SERVICES

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

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HOME CARE

PEACEFUL Pond Person centered home health care, has openings. We service stay in your home, clients as needed and have one opening for live in 24/7 care in our home. Fully qualified, licensed, experienced and driven to provide the highest quality of care and the best quality of life to you or a loved one! 604.364.1369

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

OTHER AREAS

20 Acres FREE! Own 60 acres for 40 acre price/payment $0 Down, $198/mo. Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks. Beautiful Views, West Texas. 1-800-843-7537 www.texaslandbuys.com

TRUCKS AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

AGASSIZ, 1 bdrm modern new apt., in suite washer & dryer, all util incl. Ref. Req. $650 /month. Call 604-794-7132 or 604-819-6422 AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe Manor 1755 - #9 Hwy

Spacious 1 bedrooms - $569/m Parking, coin laundry. Small pets upon prior approval, refs required. Call 604-703-3405

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

P.T.O. AUTO RECYCLERS We PAY CA$H for all unwanted

• Cars • Trucks • Vans Serving The Lower Mainland

2004 HUMMER H2, 4 dr, auto, 4 X 4, ST#384. Only this week, $13,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT CREW cab diesel 4X4 auto long box runs good ST#309 $14,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel only 156K ST#17 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160Km st#310 $15,900 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4 x 4, auto, short box only 162K, ST# 826. $15,900. 2008 2007 FORD F150 XLT super crew 4X4 auto fully loaded ST#348 $15,900 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto short box ST#275 $18,900 2009 FORD F150 Crew cab, fully loaded $17,900.

32055 Cedar Lane Abbotsford, BC DL#31038

604-855-0666

www.keytrackautosales.com

604-217-2074 912

BOATS

Alluminum Craftsman, good condition. $700 604-796-0666

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

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Historic re-creators and black powder gun demonstrations are just a few of the features of the Cariboo Wagon Road 150 Celebrations in Yale this weekend.

Take a ‘staycation’ on the Cariboo Wagon Trail This is the summer to take a ‘staycation,’ 1863 style, at the Cariboo Wagon Road 150 Celebrations this weekend in Historic Yale. You’ll get all the excitement, colour, tastes and pageantry of the opening of the lower section of what was hailed as the “eighth wonder of the world” without the prospect of taking the week-long, 400 mile trip by horse and wagon to Barkerville – unless you really want to. “We have a wonderful weekend of family fun and a taste of living history celebrating the 150th anniversary of the opening of this historic route,” said Deb Zervini, Yale Historic Site Supervisor. Step back into time at the Yale Historic Site on Aug. 17 and wander through the R.E. Living History reenactors camp, sample the barbecued salmon and fresh-baked bannock bread or pan for gold next to the Yale Museum. The event also includes a historic guided walking tour and a performance of “Tales and Trails of the Canyon” by the Hope Performing Arts Community Theatre. This Gold Rush era staycation event is just a two-hour drive from Vancouver. A tour of some of the intact portions of the Cariboo Wagon Road organized by the Hope Mountain Centre is another key feature of the festivities. It includes stops at Lady Franklin Rock, traditional salmondrying sites used by the Yale First Nation and others, and the Alexandra Bridge: an engineering marvel of the day. “You’ll get a very real sense of what it must have been like to travel this amazing road,” said Hope Mountain Centre Program Director Kelly Pearce.

“The Cariboo Wagon Road played a key role in the gold rush economy of the 1860s and in the development of the new colony of British Columbia.” The celebrations continue on Sunday, Aug. 18. Highlights include the rededication of the Cariboo Wagon Road plaque and interpretive sign and the official opening of the new picnic area. The refurbished site is a community enhancement joint-project between Parks Canada, Emil Anderson Maintenance, the Ministry of Transportation, Province of BC and the Yale and District Historical Society. “This celebration is about the future as well as the past,” said Terry Raymond, who will emcee the festivities on Sunday and is also NPTGS Cochair. The two-day festival is organized by the Yale Historic Site with the support of the Fraser Valley Regional District, Yale and District Ratepayers, Parks Canada, Emil Anderson Maintenance, the Ministry of Transportation, Province of B.C., the Yale and District Historical Society, the New Pathways to Gold Society (NPTGS) and the Skagit Environmental Endowment Commission. In addition, supplies have been donated by Gallant Mills and Mark Castagnoli. “Restoring our heritage trails and historical assets – especially key sites like the Alexandra Bridge – will help local economies all along the Gold Rush/Spirit Trails corridor from Hope to Barkerville and beyond,” added Cheryl Chapman, NPTGS First Nations Co-chair. The Sunday celebrations end with a reception to celebrate the grand opening of the Ward House, built in 1863 for Johnny Ward, a teamster with the famed BX (Barnard’s Express).

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20 Agassiz Harrison Observer Friday, August 16, 2013

DISTRICT S C PAGE G COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING AUGUST 2013

SUMMER RECREATION AT A GLANCE Biology Zoology Bugology Tues, Aug 27 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 3 to 5 years

Artistic Adventures Summer Art Camp M - F, Aug 19 - 23 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 6 to 10 years

AT THE POOL! Red Cross Swimming Lessons

Last Set of Swimming Lessons starts August 19 - 23 Two lessons per day for 5 days!

Fall Fair Hours

Variety Play

We are Closed at 5:00 p.m. Friday Sept 13 and All Day Our recreation based Variety Play program is offered Saturday, Sept 14 so that our staff can experience the Fair! in three sessions that run in conjunction with the school calendar. Build your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awareness to the Fall Programs outside community, introduce them to their peers and Watch the Observer for upcoming Fall / Winter allow them to explore their expanding world under the Programs September 20 guidance of our long standing program leaders. This Fitness Programs popular program has been offered in the community Our Fitness Schedule resumes the week of for several decades and provides the opportunity for September 9th your child to develop socialization and movement skills through special events, snack time, show and tell, craft time, story time and free play.

Bronze Medallion / Bronze Cross

Movie in the Park

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that first step to becoming a lifeguard Aug 26 - Aug 30 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Age 13 years and Up

The Ferny Coombe Pool closes for the season Sunday, September 1 at 4:00 p.m. Take advantage of the great weather and enjoy the pool before the end of the season!

Fitness Centre New Hours

Fall / Winter Hours in effect beginning Sept 3 Monday - Friday 6:15 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stat Holidays 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Miss Millieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tiny Tots are 2Â˝- 3Â˝ years Miss Margeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tots are 3Â˝ - 5 years

Friday, August 30 Centennial Park beside Fitness / Activity Centre 8:30 p.m.

Variety Play Discount Days Sept 3 - Sept 5

Bring your lawnchair and blanket Admission by Donation Loonie Concession on Site Family Friendly Entertainment

great things Variety Play could offer you and your child. Meet the instructor, familiarize your child with the facility and take advantage of the final day of Discount Days for Variety Play.

Fall Session

Tues/Thurs Sept 10 - Dec 12 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:00 a.m. $313

Winter Session

Tues/Thurs Jan 7 - March 13 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:00 a.m. $246

Spring Session

April 1 - June 13 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:00 a.m. $275 Post Dated Cheques are accepted for partial payment of each session.

In an effort to plan ahead we are offering discount days to encourage timely registration. Register for Variety Play between 6:15 a.m. Tues, Sept 3 and Thurs, Sept 5 at 9:00 p.m. and receive 10% off the posted Variety Play registration rates. If this is your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first experience in Variety Play it is recommended that they enrol with Miss Millie for the first session. Variety Play Open House - Sept 5 Drop by the Fitness / Activity Centre between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday September 5 to see all the

NEXT COUNCIL Monday, August 19, 2013 Municipal Hall - 7:00 p.m. MEETING: Community Recreation & Cultural Centre Fundraiser

COUNTRY HO DOWN Event at the. .Outdoor Agassiz Fairgrounds

September 28th 6 p.m. to midnight

Dinner Live Entertainment Beer Garden Games & Prizes

Tickets $50

Available at Municipal Hall, Fitness/Activity Centre, Library & The Observer

EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR (PART-TIME POSITION)

The Kent-Harrison Joint Emergency Program has an exciting opportunity for an energetic and motivated individual to lead a volunteer-based, community emergency response program that provides interim solutions to meet the needs of evacuees and response workers in a disaster or emergency situation. As a proven community leader you will be responsible for the day to day Emergency Social Services (ESS) activities including managing volunteers (recruitment and retention), training volunteers in basic disaster relief and recovery skills, holding exercises to practice these skills, liaising with provincial emergency support staff, and community organizations, identifying resources within the communities, and coordinating supplier agreements as may be required. You have effective verbal and written communications skills, are able to respond on short notice and in a crisis situation as well as cope well under pressure, have knowledge of the Kent-Harrison Joint Emergency Program and related topics, and enjoy being part of team. In addition you have a valid British Columbia GULYHUÂˇV OLFHQFH DQG DUH DEOH WR REWDLQ DQG PDLQWDLQ D FOHDU 5&03 UHOLDELOLW\ VWDWXV :H RIIHU \RX D WHDP HQYLURQPHQW DQ LQWHJUDO UROH ZLWKLQ WKH WZR FRPPXQLWLHVÂˇ disaster assistance program, emergency management training through the Justice Institute of British Columbia and partner agencies. A PRQWKO\ KRQRXUDULXP RI DV ZHOO DV FRYHUDJH IRU LQVXUDQFH OLDELOLW\ DQG :RUNHUÂˇV &RPSHQVDWLRQ $FW DUH provided for this part-time position. ,I \RX ZDQW WR PDNH D GLIIHUHQFH LQ VRPHRQHÂˇV OLIH DQG KHOS \RXU FRPPXQLW\ LQ a time of need then we want WR KHDU IURP \RX 3OHDVH VXEPLW \RXU DSSOLFDWLRQ LQ FRQĂ&#x20AC; GHQFH WR Ms. Clair Lee Director of Corporate Services District of Kent P.O. Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue Agassiz, B.C., V0M 1A0 Fax: 604-796-8516 (0$,/(' $33/,&$7,216 :,// 127 %( $&&(37(' We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preferred candidates will be required to complete a criminal records check and to provide a recent GULYHUÂˇV OLFHQVLQJ UHFRUG

The closing date for this position is Friday, August 30, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.

Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz BC V0M 1A0 â&#x20AC;˘ Tel 604.796.2235 â&#x20AC;˘ www.district.kent. bc.ca