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Almost 100 people took part in the Terry Fox Run on Sunday, and 26 volunteers helped keep the event going. Mayors John Van Laerhoven and Leo Facio joined in the run, as did MLA Laurie Throness. This year’s run raised more than $3,100 for the Terry Fox Foundation.
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B.C. seniors advocate makes stop in Agassiz Jessica Peters
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B.C.'s newly-appointed seniors advocate stopped in Agassiz last week, to take part in a day of learning for local seniors. Isobel Mackenzie is the first person to hold the title of Seniors Advocate in the country, and she'll be working on behalf of B.C.'s seniors out of an office in Victoria. She spoke to a room of about 100 seniors, community workers and health professionals last Thursday at
Cheam Village, explaining her role and what she hopes to accomplish for seniors. Her position was created as a result of the Seniors Action Plan, which was released in 2012. "There were 176 recommendations in that plan," she said. "It's going to take some time to address those recommendations." But one of the first jobs will be to streamline the process of accessing seniors' services. A website is currently being created where
all services can be found in one location. Similarly, a 1-800 number is being set up for the same purpose. "The new 1-800 number will be a beginning to an end of fragmented services," she said, which is a common complaint from those trying to access services. Many seniors may not even be aware of the many services available to them, she underlined. Her job is to study and research issues surrounding seniors, and to monitor and review system-wide
issues affecting the well-being of seniors. Her office will also take the role of acting on recommendations that were laid out in the 2012 Seniors Action Plan. She'll do this independently from the province of B.C., she assured the crowd in Agassiz. However, she said her role is not to act as a critic. "I personally don't see it as effective to stand up and say, 'What you're doing is wrong, and what you're doing is wrong'," she said. "I Continued on 2
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Isobel Mackenzie spoke to residents last Thursday about her new role as B.C.’s Seniors Advocate.
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sense of unity.” More than 118 Agassiz volunteers provided more than 372 hours of service to the outlying area, visiting some 4,535 homes and collecting 3,229 pounds of non-perishable food for the Agassiz-Harrison Food Bank. Since the project’s inception in 2009 the BCTFD has collected roughly 1.4 million pounds of food, with an estimated value of $2,400,000. For additional information visit foodbanksbritishcolumbia.ca and bctfooddrive.org.
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Technology has completely transformed our shopping habits. It is now possible to buy everything we need with the simple click of a mouse. The value of online purchases by Canadians reached $18.9 billion in 2012, an increase of 24% compared with 2010, according to Statistics Canada. However, our choices as consumers have a major impact on our daily lives. “It’s important to remind consumers that buying locally contributes
Consumer dollars can have a big impact locally, and have positive side benefits. Small businesses create jobs, reinvest in the community and help keep decision-making power local. All of this contributes to the vitality of Continued on pg. 5
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Opinion QUESTION OF THE WEEK
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Will you be voting in this year’s municipal election? To answer, go to the Home page of our website: www.ahobserver.com
The late start to the school year means teachers and students must work with a tighter timeline in order to complete all the necessary work. The shorter schedule means students will lose more than a week of classroom time in each semester this year. As a result, the school year will be more tightly focused than in the past. It is possible to complete the required work on a shortened schedule, but there are also some challenges. Anyone who has worked at a job with deadlines or time constraints will understand the added stresses and pressures which result when the timelines are shortened or when the start of a project is delayed. Losing three weeks from the school year will have some noticeable effects. It is not a situation teachers, parents or students would prefer. The shorter year is the result of a long and difficult labour dispute between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the province. The dispute also had schools shut in June. The dispute has now been resolved, with the teachers voting 86 per cent in favour of a six-year agreement. The new agreement means school schedules will run as planned for the next few years, but the question must be raised whether a similar dispute will arise in the future, when the new agreement expires. A prolonged dispute, such as the one which has now concluded, is an uncomfortable situation for all involved, whether teachers and school staff, students or parents. A better method of negotiation is needed now, long before the present agreement expires, so we do not experience a repeat of the dispute which has now concluded.
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Report card time for local politicians
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Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – This November, voters will be hiring local politicians for a four-year term, rather than three. It’s a good time to ask some tough questions about the performance of councils on the job they are assigned to do, as opposed to posturing about senior government matters. Remember when it was fashionable for city councils to declare their communities “a nuclear weapons-free zone”? You can still see the signs entering Vancouver and Nanaimo. Alert voters may wonder: “Did they really think we’re that stupid?” Yes, they did. And some of them still do. To illustrate, allow me to introduce my poster child for bad
local government, Victoria city councillor Ben Isitt. A long-time NDP activist, Isitt got elected three years ago after raising his name recognition with a couple of runs for mayor. His rookie term has been notable for a series of stunts that extend his career as a professional student, campus radical and occasional history lecturer. One of Isitt’s big studies is the influence of Soviet communism on the B.C. NDP. He was on one of his visits to Russia earlier this year when President Vladimir Putin was having his way with Crimea. Isitt’s fondness for state control was on display last fall when aboriginal protesters disrupted natural gas drilling in New Brunswick, torching several police vehicles in the process. Isitt took to his Facebook page to decry the federal government’s use of police against the population, and suggested Canada
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“Is your council doing the job it was hired to do? And do you trust these individuals with your wallet until the fall of 2018?” The capital, Caracas, is famous for extreme poverty, brutally suppressed riots, and a crime rate so bad it ranks among the world’s most dangerous cities. How does Isitt’s political outlook translate to his role in local government? This week local politicians gather in Whistler for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities
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convention. One of Isitt’s first contributions a couple of years ago was at a UBCM workshop on how to finance local infrastructure. Isitt proposed setting up a municipal income tax. Presumably this would be on top of property taxes. In its wisdom, Victoria council appointed Isitt as their Capital Regional District representative. In that capacity he led the charge against Canada Post’s decision to wind up door-to-door delivery for the minority of people who aren’t already using community mailboxes. After instructing Ottawa to accelerate the bankruptcy of this Crown corporation, Isitt began ordering the province to intervene in a dispute over Grace Islet, a rocky point off Salt Spring Island where an Alberta man is trying to build a retirement home. The dispute centres on aboriginal burial grounds and artifacts, and Isitt appointed himself advocate OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.
for the grievances of native people. When the B.C. government didn’t follow his instructions, he demanded that the CRD expropriate the land and evict the owner. Island politics being what it is, this was actually considered before cooler heads prevailed. And how are things with the CRD’s real job while the Isitt circus rolls on? The most overgoverned region in B.C. remains locked in a bitter turf war over a federally mandated sewage treatment project, and is on the verge of forfeiting hundreds of millions in provincial funds. So voters should ask themselves a couple of questions this November. Is your council doing the job it was hired to do? And do you trust these individuals with your wallet until the fall of 2018? Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Current crosswalk not safe enough Last week I wrote a letter to your newspaper about a man in a wheelchair that was almost hit by a car at the crosswalk by the Prospera Credit Union. Today I witnessed another close call at the same crosswalk.
I was in the left lane traveling south and stopped for an elderly lady who had just pressed the button and the orange lights were flashing. A car coming towards me also stopped as she started across the highway. Then to my
surprise two cars in the right lane passed me and bolted through the crosswalk with no concern for the flashing orange lights or the fact that I was stopped. This crosswalk needs a change. Put in a Walk/ Don't Walk light for
the pedestrians which would create a red light for drivers. This would make it safer for pedestrians until we find a way to put in a bypass around Agassiz. There is a lot of strangers coming through our town on
their way to and from Harrison Hot Springs. The safety of our residents should come first and foremost and it is time to make the appropriate changes. Jack van Dongen
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Run organizers thankful for support The Agassiz-Harrison Terry Fox Run and the Terry Fox Foundation thanks the generous donors who contributed so many wonderful door prizes for our participants
and the fabulous hardworking volunteers who made the Run happen. It was a great success thanks to you all! Continued on 13
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When Shirley Warren and Donna Cooney choose something big to tackle, it’s usually a hiking trail or mountain peak. But earlier this year, they set out on a different sort of challenge. They decided to write a book together. “We started in February, and we just finished it last month,” said Warren. Naturally, the book is a subject close to the local women’s hearts — hiking. They wanted a book that could fit in a backpack, that included local maps and favourite hiking spots. They spent months researching trails from Mission to Manning and everything in between. Some of the hikes are ones they’ve hiked in the past. Others are still on their to-do list. The book includes a few photographs from places like the Alexandra Bridge and Harrison’s Spirit Trail. But there are also blank pages for individual hikers to record
The funds distributed by the Foundation are made available by donations from individuals, the District of Kent, as well as dividends on investments managed by the Vancouver Foundation. Applicants come from areas of Arts & Culture, Family & Youth, Education, Recreation & Environment, Health & Welfare, and Seniors. Applications and Guidelines are available on-line at www.kentharrisonfoundation.com Email: info@kentharrisonfoundation.com
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Br. 32 Royal Canadian Legion NEEDS Volunteers to keep operating. A. Volunteers are needed to work the bar afternoons (3-7pm) and evenings for special occasions like dances/parties (7-11pm) B. Volunteers are needed for Community Events such as providing hot dogs to participants and observers at the Annual Terry Fox Run. C. Volunteers are needed to continue to make our annual Poppy Drive a financial success, so as to continue support for our veterans and their families. We thank groups such as Cadets, Scouts, Guides and A.C.E. students for their contributions to (B) & (C) Adults are needed for (A). As well as bartenders, we need a Bar Manager to begin by Nov. 1. Br.32 will close it’s doors 1-7 days per week depending upon its VOLUNTEER HELP!
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Two local women spent months putting together a new hiking book for the Agassiz, Harrison and surrounding areas. It’s now on sale in several locations.
their own notes. Warren and Cooney have been hiking regularly for many years with the Harrison Hikers, originally with group leader Trudy Hackel. The
book project was kept a secret from Hackel, in the hopes of being a surprise for the longtime hike leader. Unfortunately, that hope was never realized.
“The front page is a picture of Trudy,” Warren said. “It was supposed to be a surprise for her but she passed away before we could tell her we’d done it.” The women will continue to hike, and hope to share their love of local trails with other residents and tourists. The book is available at Agassiz Harrison Printers, which is where Warren works and where it was published. It is also available at both the Agassiz Harrison Museum and Visitor Centre, and the Harrison Hot Springs Visitor Centre. Warren said she doesn’t have a favourite hike, as each adventure with her hiking group has different scenery and different experiences. “It’s just the fresh air, getting out and meeting people and finding new places to go. You have different seasons and you see different things,” she said. “Like on the Rosedale dike, we saw a bear.” The 2014 Hiking Guide retails for about $10.
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Red Fort Restaurant & Patio S
amir Chopra could very well be serving up the most eclectic menu on the beach strip.
With everything from authentic weiner schnitzel to proper butter chicken, he describes the menu as “fusion casual.” And it’s a term he takes very seriously.
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the doors last summer. He’s brought the same dedication to food into his new venture at the Red Fort. But he opened in the heat of the summer, and getting started was truly a trial by fire.
So when you order the schnitzel, it’s the same dish you may find in Vienna. After all, it’s where Chopra lived for 26 years. But the same could be said for his butter chicken, which will taste more like the dish from India than a tempered Canadian version.
“I had my head down for six weeks in the kitchen,” he said, while he and his staff served hundreds of hungry diners a day. Many of his staff are young, and were inexperienced at the time. It was challenging, he admits, but they forged through. Now they’ll take the slower fall season to reflect on the summer, and to perfect their game.
That wouldn’t surprise Chopra’s regular customers. Casual Harrison diners quickly flocked to his other restaurant, the Driftwood Kitchen, when he opened
The team is growing together, and his young kitchen staff are learning how to plan and plate delicious meals from around the world.
“My food is authentic,” he said.“Every dish.”
Hot Springs Steak House
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Now that the hectic summer season is behind them, Chopra and his staff are looking forward to meeting with the locals and showing them the great selection and prices they offer. Red Fort boasts an impressive beer and wine list, serving up beers from local breweries as well as those from Austria. There’s a drink to go with any dish, and whether it’s a mile-high Red Fort Ultimate Burger, or a side of glazed chicken wings, there really is something for everyone. “We are serving honest, simple food made with love and passion,” he said. For information and daily hours, phone 604-491-5678.
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ince Glennda Dafoe took over the restaurant space in the Ramada, there have been plenty of changes. The new sign reads Hot Springs Steakhouse, and with that change comes a new menu. Dafoe’s staff are learning new routines, the kitchen has become more efficient, and things are looking up for the dining establishment.
with potatoes from Agassiz Produce.”
But one of the biggest changes is the atmosphere.
“This really is the place where mom and dad can come and have their steak, and the kids can have something healthier and you can feel good about it,” she said. And it won’t break the bank, either. Kids meals at the Hot Springs Steakhouse are all $5.
“We want people to know this is a family-oriented restaurant,” Dafoe said, relaxing in the restaurant while the autumn rain drizzled out the front window. “We make a lot of homemade food here, including hand-breaded chicken and hand-cut French fries
“They were serving three hundred plus people a day,” he said.“I’m so proud of them.”
But as the name suggests, their signature dish is the best accompaniment to potatoes — a good, hearty steak. They serve up 10 oz. Triple A sirloin, which they cut in house as well.
There are still more changes in store, Dafoe said.
They’ll be taking out the small stage and adding more relaxed seating in the window. The lighting will soon be updated, and some fresh colours on the walls will help complete the look. Dafoe has worked with the Boston Pizza franchise since she was a teenager, helping to launch and manage restaurants in locations around B.C. She and her husband are preparing for a move to Harrison Hot Springs, where Dafoe can focus all her energy on bringing that high level of service and restaurant management to a restaurant all her own. For current hours and further information, phone the main Ramada Inn line at 604-796-5555 and dial 3.
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Rivers Edge at Pretty Estates Resort
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t’s officially autumn, and that means chefs are looking to the fall harvest for inspiration. For Jonathon Gee, executive chef for Pretty Estates Resort, that means taking advantage of all the wonderful foods that surround us. “The pumpkins and squash are fantastic,” he said, and they come from a place called Hole in the Clouds, just across from the resort on the Harrison River. For their salmon, Pretty Estates has partnered with Sts’ailes and Scowltiz communities and fishers to bring local salmon directly to the plate. “We’ve got a bounty of all the local ingredients around us,” Gee said. “We
really want to support everyone who is around us.” With the best, freshest ingredients on hand, along with Gee’s love of creating comforting dishes, the fall menu is divine. “With this menu, I really went back to the classics,” he said. The bistro-style menu features dishes like Salmon Wellington and Beef Bourguignon. Customers are loving the salmon, delicately wrapped in a puff pastry, topped with a lemon dill cream. Each entrée has had a wine selected for the perfect pairing, too. For the salmon, you may like the Chaberton Bacchus, for example. With the beef, perhaps the Amancaya Malbec.
But it takes even more than great ingredients and beautiful presentation to keep a restaurant top-of-mind for diners. It takes hard work. “That’s number one,” Gee said. “A lot of it is just staying true to what you believe in.” Gee grew up in Rosedale, and graduated from Chilliwack Senior where he studied under Chef Reece. That included a one-year apprenticeship. He eventually earned the Red Seal certificate and worked many years as one of the chef’s at another large resort. But he knew from a very young age that he wanted to be a chef.
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hen the new fall menu launches today at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa, it will include something for every diner. “No one is going to be left out,” said executive chef Kartik Kumar. “There is something there for everyone’s individual taste.” Kumar joined the resort as the head of the kitchen in August, taking on the role of managing 40 chefs, more than 80 wait staff, and 10 stewards. But it’s not a huge task for the world-traveled chef. He was most recently working at an upscale hotel in Gambia, but has managed and opened restaurants in Australia, Egypt, Singapore, Laos, Dubai and more.
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“I used to make dinners for my mom when she came home from work,” he said, learning how to put together Ukrainian dishes under the direction of his grandma. “I always knew I wanted to be a chef,” he said. Working so close to where he grew up was an easy choice. And the scenery from Rivers Edge is the perfect pairing to Gee’s classic menu, with the river flowing by and colours of the leaves turning to deep reds and warm oranges. “You couldn’t ask for a better backdrop,” he said. Open seven days a week. For more information visit www.prettyestateresort.com
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He opened the River Rock Casino in 2004, and was chef for the Gemini Awards in 2006. His life has revolved around planning, preparing and serving delicious food to people around the world. Even his wife, who currently lives in India, works with food as a master chocolate maker. “I live food,” Kumar said. “I come from a family of very good chefs, from women who are very good chefs. And I’m a very restless person. A rolling stone gathers no moss.” But he plans on digging in some roots here in Harrison, and next time he travels, he says it will be on a holiday — not for work. He’ll continue pouring
his knowledge and experiences from kitchens around the world into the kitchens at the resort, fine tuning the menus as the seasons change and customers crave new things. This fall, the Lakeside Cafe (on the second storey of the resort) will be holding buffets on weekends, with a Mediterranean theme on Fridays, Asian theme on Saturdays and South Asian theme on Sundays. Kumar’s fall menu will be unveiled today. “There’s nothing unfamiliar but everything will be new,” he said. For more information, or to reserve a table, visit www.harrisonresort.com, or call 604-796-2244
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TOURISM AND
HARRISON HOT SPRINGS As the Director of Marketing at Harrison Hot Springs Resort, it is my primary responsibility to create demand for the business that employs me. I spend a significant amount of money annually to make our telephone ring and our website busy with people looking for a getaway. For the residents in the area, this could be a good or a bad thing – ``there goes the resort again, bringing more tourists into the village! `` I would like to spend a few moments talking about the upside, what is good about tourism for the residents of Harrison Hot Springs.
Village Improvements Since January 2007, hotels, motels and one bed and breakfast business in the village have by provincial designation, assessed a 2% tax on guestrooms in Harrison Hot Springs. This tax revenue flows to Victoria and then back to the Village and ultimately` Tourism Harrison`. Tourism Harrison is responsible for marketing the destination to current and potential guests, overseeing community events and managing the visitors centre situated next to the village office. Harrison Hot Springs is one of 14 communities in the province identified as a `Resort Municipality` which allows it to receive matching funds (2% room tax) from Victoria. These funds are to be utilised for the purposes of the development of tourism related infrastructure – such as the Plaza and the Esplanade redevelopment. These improvements have, for the most part, been paid for by overnight guests to Harrison Hot Springs; they assist in attracting more visitors and take the village experience to another level for everyone. Improvements such as these assist in supporting our current businesses and help to attract new ones that
can enhance the village atmosphere in a sustainable fashion. As consumers, everyone gets more choices when it comes to dining, shopping, activities and hopefully - at improving levels of service.
A Cleaner Industry and the Village Arguably, tourism is a relatively clean industry. It is certainly preferable to manufacturing but it does involve the burning of fossil fuels to get here and large amounts of water and power to provide comfort to the guest. The good news on that front is that many of these negatives are already being addressed. The installation of toilets that require less water, light bulbs that use less energy, bottle and paper recycling programs and the coming of the electric car (the resort will be installing a charging station this fall) – we are in a position to reduce our industry’s environmental impact and we are doing something about it.
Finally… We have a beautiful place that in sharing, we can have a tourism industry that is relatively clean. Tourism provides a tax base that improves the village, keeps taxes down for residents and funds services that may otherwise be too expensive or unavailable. Tourism brings money into the community, provides employment for residents who in turn spend their wages within the community… Residents make both an emotional and financial investment in choosing where to live. A sustainable and managed tourism industry can contribute significantly to building that pride in community as well as supporting their real estate investment. Ian Maw, Director of Sales and Marketing Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa
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Community
Hikers in Spain keeping spirits high Columnist says farewell to fellow hiker and friend
Last Goodbye And a last good-bye to another longtime friend. It is always hard to say goodbye to a great friend and this one is no exception. Though everybody could see it coming, when news reached me on Wednesday evening that Hermann Stoelting had passed away, it took some time to sink in. He was such a good trooper, putting up a strong face most of the time in spite of the fact that he was dealing with the ever-worsening Parkinson’s disease. As a result, we all acted strong, too, whenever we met him - he would not have wanted it any other way. Parkinson’s disease is a mean affliction, leaving your mind in tact while your body fails more and more. But I would like everybody to know that he was very happy in his comfortable apartment at Logan Manor to the end of his life, that he truly en-
RUTH ALTENDORF
Senior Happenings joyed visits - brief as they often had to be - from his friends and that he was thankful for all the help they gave him such as taking him to and from his visits with his doctors. In true form, the last words he said to me were “thank you for your visits!” And since there might not have been chances to say it to all of us, I would like to pass it on for him. Heinz, my husband, and I knew Hermann and his wife, Erika, ever since we settled in Harrison Hot Springs. A true and strong friendship developed and for many happy years we hiked, sang and volunteered together, not to forget the many happy visits we had between us or the delicious asparagus dinners we enjoyed together. Asparagus, especially the white variety, are a delicacy not available often anymore due to the amount of labour involved in growing them. Hermann, however, grew them for many years in his large vegetable garden in Popkum. Not long ago, we - some of his friends including Trudy Hackel who since also passed away - still played Skip-Bo with him, a past-time he truly enjoyed. Recently I played the same game with my daughter, Julia, who is here for a visit. It was the first round and I, who am not
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an especially lucky player, ended up with “oodles” of Skip-Bos - so many it was embarrassing! It was a short game and, of course, I won! It was during our second round when the phone rang and I was told that Hermann had passed away. Were all those Skip-Bos his way of saying “good-bye and good luck”? I would like to think this way. Again, I would like to say thanks to the staff of Logan Manor who made him feel so much at home and to all his friends who helped him through a most difficult time.
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Check out the flower beds at the Legion. They were weeded, mulched and graveled by eight firemen and two other volunteers (Wayne Ball and Kayla Miles) last Saturday. Thank you to all ten. Thank you also to Agassiz Ready Mix for the gravel and District of Kent Treatment Plant for the mulch.
A job well done! SUBMITTED PHOTO
Hermann Stoelting was a longtime hiker, and a good friend of fellow hiker and Observer columnist Ruth Altendorf. He passed away recently.
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They started on Sept. 6 in St. Jean Pied de Port, France, hiked through the Pyrenees and the Basque Country and reached, after twelve days of heavy duty trekking, sometimes at night wearing headlights, Burgos in Spain. They have put almost 300 km behind them in 12 days but still have almost 500 km ahead of them before they reach Santiago de Compostela. They are doing great! To read more about it or see pictures, please go to Liz’s blog at: www. soundingtheway.wordpress.com I will also update you on their adventure in next week’s Observer.
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The Mission Health Care Auxiliary Society pledged $300,000 to our campaign for The p care facility next to Mission Memorial Hospital. Residence in Mission,, the new 200-bed complex
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Arthur Van Pelt and family’s gift in memory of wife and mother Susan Van Pelt was used to purchase 2 CADD pumps for oncology at Abbotsford Regional Hospital.
Abbotsford $347,038.54 Mission $136,411.47 Chilliwack $658,718.44
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The Foundation wishes to gratefully acknowledge our generous donors, our true gems, who invested in health care for their communities during the last fiscal year – April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014 PEARL $100,000+ Estate of Douglas Turner Chilliwack Hospital Auxiliary Mission Health Care Auxiliary Society DIAMOND $50,000 - $99,999 In Memory of: Irene Beveridge Auxiliary to the Abbotsford Regional Hospital The Chilliwack Progress Robert and Marion Longfellow EMERALD $25,000 - $49,999 Chilliwack Foundation Chilliwack Hospital Service League Star 98.3 Van-West Consultants Ltd. Rajinder and Shubhlken Lally RUBY $10,000 - $24,999 In Memory of: Susan Van Pelt Bank of Montreal Envision Financial Fraser Valley Shrine Club # 11 Mennonite Foundation of Canada Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 265 - Poppy Fund School District # 33 (Chilliwack) Sonic 107.5 Spruceland Homes Ltd. Wedler Engineering LLP Charles Belli-Bivak Oskar Tronstad SAPPHIRE $5,000 - $9,999 In Memory of: Joan Goddard Anne Macdonald Abbotsford Christian Leaders’ Network Fraser Health L.D.P. Drywall Services Ltd. Martens Asphalt Ltd. MSA Ford Pacific Open Heart Association Pioneer Building Supplies Ltd. Shoppers Drug Mart - Life Foundation Spectra Energy
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RC Purdy Chocolates Ltd. Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 57 Running Room Canada Inc. Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada TELUS – Team Telus Cares United Way of the Fraser Valley Urban Endo Runners Wellness Committee - ARH WestJet Art Agnew Denise Boutilier Georgina Brown Dawn Chubai Esther Claire Kathleen Clemo Curt Derksen Edward Dodd Walter and Margaret Dyck Bob Edwards Julie Frank Willy and Elsie Friesen Dennis Giesler Lorraine Hughes John and Nadyne Jaroszuk & family Gunther Kosiorkiewicz Richard and Margaret Kostrzewa Bonnie Krulicki Lucille Lamothe-Ferguson Donald Lanoville Ross McLeod Betty McMahon Steve Middleton Kevin Nicol Richard and Tera Procee Vicki Raw Adolf P. Saenger Fred Shire Norman and Alice Williams AMETHYST $500 - $999 In Memory of: Joan Croll Sandra Elgersma Joshua Enns Val Gallant Peter P. Grunau Judith B. Keepper Georgia Kennedy Helena Lukawesky Larry M. Rogers Sylvia Thomas Luan P. To
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Money raised in Agassiz, stays in Agassiz!
A generous gift to Chilliwack General Hospital by Robert and Marion Longfellow (Fashion Furniture Buy Longfellow) was used to purchase 5 Vital Sign Monitors and 10 Staxi Wheelchairs.
Shoppers Drug Mart Life Foundation’s Tree of Life program, supporting women’s health initiatives across Canada, gave to the Crystal Gala Breast Health Unit at Abbotsford Regional Hospital.
The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation received a Variety Club grant for a 24-seat Sunshine Coach for Fraser Health’s Adolescent Day Treatment Program.
Just a few of the items we were able to purchase because of the generosity of our donors, Auxiliaries and Service League: Q Q Q Q Q Q
Ultrasound Meditronic Drill for ENT Bariatric Bed Bariatric Stretcher Holter Monitors Bilimeter Bladder Scanner
St. John Ambulance The Beautiful Woman Project The Grounds Guys The Loft Hair Studio & Beauty Bar The Tiki Wash Ltd. Thrifty Foods - Abbotsford United Way of the Lower Mainland Valley Tank and Container Service Ltd. Valley Water Valley Wellness Centre Vancity Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Vitala Foods West Coast Amusements Whatcom Wine and Spirits Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home Ted Aelbers Catherine Ainsley Annette Anderson Arthur and Margaret Anderson Paul and Rose Anderson Yolande Anderson Anonymous Gary Armstrong Gurpreet and Manjinder Aulakh Bashiran and Abdul Aziz Walter and Elma Baines James Baird Cliff and Valerie Barager Sheryl Barker Archibald and Edith Barr Angela Barron W. Richard and Barbara Bate Rob Beischer Michael and Jane Bentley Judy Beverage Joan Bird Karl-Heinz Blank Gordon and Jessica Boldt Harvey and Clara Boles Edward and Loretta Brien N. Irene Brolin Kathryn Brulotte Cleave and Diane Buckton
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YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CLASSIFIEDS Phone: 604.796.4300 Toll Free: 1.866.865.4460 email: classified@ahobserver.com
INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 106
AUTOMOTIVE
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114
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CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130
HELP WANTED FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR
sought by Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy. Send cover letter andresume by Oct 1. Competitive wage DOE. Enquire and apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca
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CHILDREN IN MEMORIAM GIFTS 83
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE Baby Sitting Certified After Sch, Pro.D Days, & Wkds., First Aid cert. Rates Negotiable 604-703-5939 opalpeters@gmail.com
108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
MANAGERIAL POSITIONS We’re growing on Vancouver Island! If you have multiple years’ experience in a managerial role in the grocery business and want to join an innovative & creative group then we would love to hear from you. We offer exceptional benefits, Group RSP and many other incentives. Please send your resume to: Lyall Woznesensky Lyall@Qualityfoods.com QF Director Professional Development.
Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889
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(Vancouver Island) Full time coordinator for a seafood merchandising program including ad program management & department manager training in our main office in Errington, BC. Previous experience in the grocery industry with a specialty in seafood and seafood operations is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent operational knowledge, communication, team building and leadership skills. We offer Excellent Benefit & Incentive Programs
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SUTCO is seeking Class 1 Truck Drivers for dedicated local chip hauls. Shift work, home daily, extended health benefits, pension, late model equipment and more. Apply on line at sutco.ca or fax resume and abstract 250-357-2009
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PERSONAL SERVICES
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EDUCATION .Medical Transcription - work from home, 1-800-466-1535,
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.JOURNEYMAN MILLWRIGHTS West Coast Reduction Ltd., rpretorius@wcrl.com
PCL Energy - Now Hiring Journeyperson: Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for IMMEDIATE SHUTDOWN WORK on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Call 780-4688026 and send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com
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Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
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HELP WANTED
Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street
New West 604.522.4900 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
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.
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Are You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1800-351-1783
Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
Seafood Retail Program Merchandiser
CERTIFIED Commercial Transport MECHANIC req’d for Maple Ridge Trucking Co. Experience in Maintenance & Repairs for fleet of 14 clean gravel trucks preferred. Mon to Fri afternoon shift. Fax resume to 604-460-7853 or e-mail to wmader@telus.net
Starting wage $10.25/hour. Starting times are 7:00am until finish. Hours range between 30-55 hours/week depending on production. Part time as in specific full days may be an option. Please fax resume to 604 795 5095 or email: info@mardellgreenhouses.ca
HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
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General Greenhouse Cutflower Work Available.
.CLASS 1 DRIVER, West Coast Reduction Ltd., rpretorius@wcrl.com
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EXPERIENCE is an asset We offer FREE recruitment services for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or call toll-free: 1-855-286-0306.
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FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
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Your loving family, Frank, Jenny, Laura, Francesca, Saverio and Ann
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.Commercial Transport Mechanic, West Coast Reduction Ltd., rpretorius@wcrl.com
GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM.
Although your absence in our lives Has left an empty space Our Memories we hold so dear Will never be erased
TRADES, TECHNICAL
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Part time work for a automotive mechanic/technician. Good working conditions, Mon - Fri. Competitive wages based on flat rate. Position may work into full time. Chilliwack Engine & Auto Repair 604-792-9252 or email
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TRAVEL FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
EXPERIENCED GRAPPLE Yarder Operator Full time 10 mths/yr. Competitive rates Email or fax resume goatgroup@shawcable.com 604-485-6380
MARINE .......................................903-920
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WATCH-PERSON REQUIRED Food Service Worker
required at Valleycare, a senior care centre located in Agassiz. Qualified applicants will assist in food prep, serving meals, and general clean up. Must be able to work independently and/or as part of a team. Experience an asset. Food safe level 1 required. Casual and permanent positions available. Please email resume to: wboleen@valleycare.info of fax 604-796-3844
For a marina/parking lot facility at the south end of Pitt Lake, road accessible. • Required to be at site on a continuous basis; accommodation is provided • Must be in good physical condition • Must have ability to complete minor repairs to facilities: buildings, light plant, water system • Must have valid B.C. driver’s license and reliable vehicle
Competitive Wage Offered! Interested persons can forward their resumes by email: careers@tealjones.com or by fax: (604) 581-4104
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
LANDSCAPING
356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
EMMIT ANDREWS INC. Landscaping, Fall clean-up, tree pruning, fertilization. Pathways, decks, retaining walls and other services available. Fully insured & WCB cvrd. Call 1-855-278-3638. emmitandrews@shaw.ca www.emmitandrews.ca
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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
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PETS
www.paintspecial.com
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
(Under new Management)
Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m. Also, new construction, condo quality l bdrm...$650
and 2 bdrm...$799/m
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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.
PLUMBING
RV PADS
Rosedale. RV pads available. $420/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $75/mo available. call 604-794-7361
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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STORAGE
WANTED: shop space 15’x30’ min. for restoring an old vehicle. Must have 220 V. wiring, concrete floor, heat. Call: 604-798-1317 or email: dgdnbr@gmail.com
33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888 pick a part
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AUCTIONS TRANSPORTATION 810
AUTO FINANCING
BUILDING SUPPLIES
560
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2.4 GL 6SPD M/T (standard) 30,500 kms. $17,500 NEGOTIABLE CALL/TEXT (778)386-7680
MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
TRADES, TECHNICAL
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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
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
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HOMES FOR RENT
STEEL BUILDINGS...GIFT-CARD GIVE-AWAY!” 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
Running this ad for 10yrs
10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721
Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences. Available now. Call 604-703-3405
The Scrapper
PAINT SPECIAL
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2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 dr, auto, a/c, power lock. STK#564 $2,495. 2003 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr, auto, full load. STK#615 $2,900. 2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546. $3,900. 2004 TOYOTA ECHO 4 dr, sedan, auto, a/c. STK# 612. Only this week! $3,995. 2006 PONTIAC MONTANA 7 passenger, auto, loaded STK#554. $5,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900. 2004 FORD EXPLORER 4 door, 4X4, auto, 7 passenger, fully loaded, STK#470 $6,900. 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, STK#371. $8,900. 2009 DODGE AVENGER, 4dr fully loaded. STK#532. $8,900. 2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900. 2010 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr, sedan, auto, full load. ST#609. $11,900. 2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4 X 4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900. 2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4 X 4, loaded. STK#492. $16,900.
YALE - 2 bdrm. 1 bath house. Unfurnished. $700/mo. incls. utilities. Please E-mail: sjmason42@hotmail.com or phone (1)250-608-1867.
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604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
ELECTRICAL
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES
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
MASSIVE September 27th Food Equipment Auction Hobart Mixers & Meat Process, Bunn Coffee, True Refrigeration, Cambro Smallwares, over 800 lots! Online bidding available via BidSpotter. www.KwikAuctions.com
PETS
AMERICAN BULLDOG PUPS Born August 14th, 2 M, 3 F $1500. (604)230-1999 Maple Ridge
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TOOLS
HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
Job details: • Tram maintenance: 20%. • Water maintenance: 20%.
845 SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
This full-time position is available immediately. 09/14H_HG25
APARTMENT/CONDO
$575.00 1 br.,Mt. Cheam views,updated suite,elevator,new laundry facilities,storage locker,parking & walk to downtown Agassiz amenities. Discount for seniors. 604-367-8737.
Bridal Falls. 2 bdrm apt shared laundry, gas F/P. Utilities, basic cable included. NS, NP. References required. $825/m +1/2mo DD. (604)794-7876
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We have a competitive pay scale and benefit package.
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SITE OPERATIONS ATTENDANT CONTRACT The Fraser Valley Regional District is requesting proposals from interested parties for the operation of the Harrison Mills Transfer Station. The transfer station provides garbage and recycling services to the local community and is located at 14050 Chehalis Forest Service Road in Harrison Mills on the north side of highway #7 (Lougheed Highway). The FVRD will negotiate a 3 year contract plus optional 2 year extension with the preferred proponent to begin November 16, 2014.
RENTALS
We are located 53 km North of Hope on Highway 1; an easy commute from Hope and only 13 km from Boston Bar. Long warm dry summers! The Fraser River and the Canyon are spectacular through this area providing an amazing picturesque place to work.
Forward your resume to ken@hellsgateairtram.com
Financing Available
REAL ESTATE 627
The remaining job consists of: • Maintaining proper licensing for water and sewer treatment. Courses in the winter months • Hiring, training and managing the maintenance department. • Working with the general manager to develop methods for creating smooth operation throughout all departments. • Must have reasonable computer skills. • As Hell’s Gate Airtram is a unique place, we expect to train on-the-job, therefore we are looking for applicants with the ability to adapt quickly to new tasks in our changing environment.
1999 VW JETTA 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#619. $3,900. 2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900. 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900. 2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900. 2003 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr, auto, full load, ST#586 $6,900. 2007 FORD FUSION 4 door auto, loaded, A/cared, ST#321 $6,900 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $10,900. 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K STK#17. $12,900. 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. $13,900. 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. STK#126. $14,900. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.
ADCO Travel trailer TYVEK RV cover fits trailers 26 to 28.6...special price $300.00. Used one season PRO series trailer hitch up to 12,000 lbs, complete with anti-sway bar...special price $300.00. used one season. 604-796-9250
Hell’s Gate Airtram is looking for an OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE MANAGER This position requires a millwright, electrician or heavy duty mechanic.
TRUCKS & VANS
Abbotsford
VACUUMS
from $499 (Made in BC) Repairs & Service. We extend warranties to all makes. Vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change! 604-792-8055 / 854-8055
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30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666
P/B BIEWER YORKIE. 5 mo/old fem. All shots, rabies, health cert. Call 604-745-3352 (Chilliwack)
MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
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ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems 604-792-8055 / 854-8055
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
MOVING & STORAGE
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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GOLDEN RETRIEVER (with eye & hip cert.) and silver pug available for stud service for pick puppy back (ethical people only need respond) 604-820-4827
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BLUE GOTTI PIT BULLS: 6/wks old 1 male & 1 female -litter of 7 - 2 left. $500. Call (604)701-2920
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
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
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PERSONAL SERVICES
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
The Site Attendant will be required to assist residents with dropping off bags, checking identimcation, maintaining records, handling cash, issuing receipts, general site cleanup and maintenance, coordination of bin hauling and other duties as detailed in the RFP document. The Request for Proposal #14016 Harrison Mills Transfer Station Operation is available on the FVRD website at www.fvrd.bc.ca or by email from ccookson@fvrd.bc.ca Interested parties must submit completed proposal documents no later than 2:00 pm Friday, October 3, 2014. Submissions can be via email or by hard-copy to FVRD, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack. For any questions regarding this RFP please contact either James Storey at 604-702-5039 or Christine Cookson at 604-702-5044.
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Community Corner September 2014 Meet the Pros
September 2014
YOUR SOURCE FOR QUALITY LOCAL PROFESSIONALS
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a nana or a banana, come and meet some new friends at Agassiz Library Storytime. Join Crackle the library crow, Pete the Cat and Terrill for storytime fun and super surprises. Refre shments, drop in, free. Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting Place - Meet friends, old & new! Parents/caregive rs with their children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Weds . & Thurs. 9:30 am - 1 pm 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-7960313
at the Cross - Harrison Elementary Thurs. 6 - 7:30 pm Grades 4, 5 & 6 Registration & team leader - Carol Cartmell 604-7 93-0171 or gospelbrass@shaw.ca Crafts • Games • Lesson Agassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604819-6822 Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal education, nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. Coffee Break/Story Hour - A weekly Tues. 10 Bible Study am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call for ladies & children 0-5. Weds. 9:30 604-796am Agassiz 0313 Christian Reformed Church on Morro w Road. FMI call or text 604-997-4484 Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Kent Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids 1789 The Royal Westminster Regim 0 - 5. FMI ent Cadet call Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161. Corps - Westie Army Cadets Training at the Royal Cana dian Legion Branch No 228 - 344 Fort Preschool Storytime Fridays from 10:15 Street – am - Bring us your babies, your toddl 11:00 Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm. Free for ages 12 - 19 ers, your Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, preschoolers. If you are a mom, a dad, CD, Email 1789trg@ a friend, gmail.com or call 604-799-88 97
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Friendship House Drop-In - Mon. devo ted to improving “The Quality Seniors Walking to Music at 10 am, Sit & 10:30 am, Bingo at 1 pm, Seniors Learn Fit at of Life” for all seniors. FMI call Ernie Bayer @ 604Dance at 4 pm; Tues. Bridge and Cribb to Line 576-9734 or email ecbayer@sh aw.ca age at 1 pm.; Wed. Floor Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor Curling Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Support at 1 pm. FMI call 604-796-3422. - Knit & Natter Group: We meet every Council of Senior Citizens Orga Thursday ni– at Dogwood Manor on Morro w Rd., Agassiz. zations (COSCO) is an advocacy group Everyone welcome. Call Eunice 604-7 96-9841
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Join Us In Worship
er Joaquim yone Welcome. Contact Fath ed Church 9am. Ever -9181. orm Ref an isti Chr ssiz • Aga Dias 604-796 am. Call 604-703-9558 Meets at the 7452 Morrow Rd. Sun. at 10 Central Community Church 6860 Lougheed Ag Hall at 6800 Pioneer Ave. Sunday 10:30 am rch Chu ted Uni Agassiz ssiz United Church Kids Ministry as well. For more info visit www. Highway. 604-796-2680 Aga ol at 10:30 am. central365.org Sunday Service & Sunday Scho #9 4 690 pel Sunday rch Chu n The Harrison Gospel Cha All Saints Anglica 10:30 am. 514 Lillooet Sun. at am ins 10 at beg ice arist Serv Euch ship Holy Wor Highway, Agassiz. . -796-9500 Everyone welcome Church 7237 Ave, HHS. Call 604 St. Anthony’s Catholic am, Tues. to Sat. e-mail: hgc@shaw.ca • harrisongospelchapel.com & 11 Morrow Road. Sunday 9 am
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