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After nine years, two months and three weeks, the site of the former Springs Cafe in Harrison Hot Springs finally turned over a new leaf. A fire claimed one of Harrison’s landmark businesses back in 2005 and has sat empty ever since. In 2007, a proposal for a 10-story mixed-use building saw criticism from locals on issues ranging from the proposed height to various design concerns. After public consultation and work with the Village, the project sat on the books for IRCA Group of Management before it was finally sold to a new set of investors. Norman Lee is the project manager for Reon Development. He
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told The Observer in an interview last week that they are going to build a seven-story structure, with 56 residential condo units and commercial space on the ground floor in the empty lot, located at 120 Esplanade Ave. “The village is very supportive of this project,” says Lee. “It’s good for the village. It’s good for everybody.” He says they have been given permission to start on the site preparation and are currently working with staff on finalizing the criteria for the building permit. The project manager is clear on who the target market will be for this development. “We’re not targeting the local market,” he says. “Most of the buyers will be from Vancouver or other towns.”
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Resort and Spa, is undergoing site preparation for laying the foundation now. That began February 16 and is expected to be done by the end of March. Lee estimates that, if they get everything in order, it should take roughly one and a half to two years to complete the project, looking at early 2017 for opening. Mayor Leo Facio is pleased the project is finally moving forward. “It’s a great addition to the community,” says Facio. “tis’ going to bring, hopefully, much-needed taxes and development cost charges that we desperately need to move forward with our infrastructure.” He likes that it fits in with the revitalization of the village centre and that it will enhance commercial services downtown.
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He cites retirees, vacation property owners or investors as potential buyers. Lee lives in the Lower Mainland and often comes to Harrison for a weekend getaway. Many years ago, he saw a sign for units for sale in a new development on that property. He called and says the price was higher than what he was looking for so he left it at that. But then, after a couple more years, the sign was still up so he phoned the number again. “I tried to call the agent and found out they weren’t going to complete the project anymore,” he says. So he found a developer for the financial backing and set to work getting the building off the books and into the building phase. The lot, situated between the Spa Motel and the Harrison Hot Springs
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Low snowpack 'scary' for river salmon Lower Fraser at 28 per cent of normal
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The snowpack in southwestern B.C.'s mountains has been pushed further into
record low territory by continued warm and dry weather. The Lower Fraser watershed is now at 28 per cent of its normal
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snowpack for this time of year, down from 45 per cent a month ago. And it's even lower just to the west at 21 per cent on Vancouver Island and just 15 per cent in the South Coast region, which includes Squamish and Whistler. B.C.'s River Forecast Centre called the readings "extremely low" in its latest snow level bulletin posted March 9. Most test sites in the three regions are at lows never before seen. It's impossible to guarantee there will be no spring flooding on the Lower Fraser – there are still close to normal snowpacks in the mid and upper sections of the watershed and a fast melt of what's left can't be ruled out. But River Forecast Centre officials say there's a below normal risk of seasonal flooding because the watershed as a whole is 84 per cent of normal, one of the lowest years on record. They predict low flow conditions on rivers
will come earlier and be more severe unless there's significant rainfall this spring and summer. Watershed Watch Salmon Society executive director Aaron Hill said that could mean trouble for returning sockeye salmon that may encounter dangerously warm river temperatures and low water levels that impede their migration. "It's definitely a scary situation for salmon this year," Hill said. "Especially those stocks – like Fraser sockeye – that have long migrations to make later on in the summer, when the water gets low and it really heats up." Warm water temperatures stress salmon and can also make them more susceptible to disease. Nor is the snowpack the only adverse environmental factor for salmon. The same El Niño weather pattern responsible for the mild
A low snowpack, coupled with warming weather has experts concerned for the Fraser River salmon run.
winter has also warmed ocean temperatures. Hill said that's brought certain salmon predators, such as mackerel, further north than usual.
"If we end up having a hot summer that warms up those rivers then it's a triple whammy," Hill said. "We need to cross our fingers and hope for cool weather this
summer and some rain." Environment Canada is forecasting a high likelihood of abovenormal temperatures from March through May.
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Fishing licence revenue flows back to lakes
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There will be more fishing spots and trout to catch in B.C. lakes and streams this year thanks to a $3 million increase in provincial funds for the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. Forests Minister Steve Thomson announced Monday the province is making good on a decade-old vow to direct all its fishing licence revenue to the society. That brings the annual revenue from $7 million to $10 million. Since the society took over freshwater fisheries management from the environment ministry in 2003, it has focused mainly on stocking smaller lakes with trout. The extra money will allow for expansion to larger lakes and rivers, to improve access to fishing as well as assess stocks and enforce fishing regulations. The society stocks hundreds of B.C. lakes with rainbow, kokanee and eastern brook trout, mostly to provide catchable fish for recreational purposes. According to the fish stocking report for 2015, Jones Lake will receive 2,000 Coastal Cutthroat
Don Peterson, president of the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.
Trout. The rest of the area lakes in the list will be stocked with Rainbow trout. Deer Lake is set to get 1,000, Hicks Lake 1,500, Weaver Lake will get a whopping 6,000 and Wood Lake a small 500. Society president Don Peterson said B.C. took a risk when it transferred responsibility for recreational fishing to a non-profit organization, but independent status has allowed it to set up innovative programs such as Learn to Fish and Fishing in the City.
He said 250,000 residents and visitors go fishing in B.C. each year, supporting 1,000 fishing-related businesses and an estimated 7,000 jobs. "Our stocking program supports about 50 per cent of all the fishing activity in the province, and now fishing on stocked lakes in B.C. is the best it has ever been in the history of the province," Peterson said. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett said the creation of the society was one of the moves made by the B.C. Liberal government in its first "core review" in 2002-03. "There was a religious fervour about he opportunity that we had at that time to improve the way government operates and to spend less of your tax dollars," Bennett said. The stocking plan list is derived directly from provincial request submissions and production plans for fish to be stocked. Due to the nature of fish culture and stocking programs, this list may change. Lake stocking projects planned for 2015 can be found at www.gofishbc.com under "fish stocking reports."
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Museum volunteers Cherry Hooper and Barbara Key wrap up handwoven baskets at the Agassiz-Harrison Museum last week in preparation for interior renovations.
Museum gets a makeover
By Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER
One of Agassiz’ oldest buildings is getting a makeover. The Agassiz-Harrison Museum and Visitor Information Centre is undergoing a renovation throughout the coming weeks, in time for the scheduled season opening May long weekend. With worn carpet and tired walls, the historic building in downtown Agassiz will be spruced up with new paint and flooring. The museum’s last paint job was in 2003 when it was moved back to its original location from the research centre. However, it has never had a complete paint job since the 1980’s when it first opened as a museum. While some of the museum has original flooring the gift shop and upstairs - the main hall downstairs has carpet from the 1980’s. The carpeted area will soon feature vinyl planking instead. The funding comes through the revenue the District of Kent made from the filming of a television series here last year. Using Agassiz as the backdrop for Wayward Pines provided the District with an extra $309,500
“We’re very appreciative the District is supporting this project” Judy Pickard, Agassiz Harrison Historical Society in revenue. Council voted unanimously to give $22,500 of that funding to the Agassiz Historical Society. The remainder of the funds are being held in reserve, to be spent on a legacy project. “We’re very appreciative the District is supporting this project,” says Judy Pickard, manager at the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society. The museum was originally a Canadian Pacific Rail station, built in 1893. In the 1970s, CP started to tear down its old stations. The District of Kent was able to save the local building by moving it off CP land and out to the research station. When the District took ownership over the land that is now Pioneer Park, they brought the museum back to its old location to anchor the
park back in 2003. The colours will be similar to the neutral tones in the museum now, with perhaps an accent wall to “update things a bit,” says Pickard. “We want to keep the heritage theme,” she assures. A hardworking group of about 15 museum volunteers worked every day last week to move every item out of the main hall. “I’m so proud of them,” says Pickard. “It’s gone so fast.” It was not an easy job. There are factors to consider when packing up artifacts, such as using the appropriate packing material for certain items, wrapping up fragile pieces very carefully and labelling everything in detail so it can be put back in the right spot. And the sheer volume of items meant a lot of boxes to be filled and moved out of the work spaces. Some high school students also volunteered their time to move the heavy furniture. The painting started this week and will continue over the coming weeks, followed by the floor installation. The AgassizHarrison Museum and Visitor Information Centre plans to open May 16.
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Mayor Van Laerhoven and Council have retained LEES + ASSOCIATES – Landscape Architects and Planners to undertake the development of a future Parks Acquisition, Improvement and Trail Development Program. The completed document will provide short and long term direction for managing and developing parks and trails in the District. The process is intended to reflect the values and needs of the community. We are seeking your input! We are holding a public open house event on Wednesday, March 25th from 6pm to 8pm at the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre (6660 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz). Presentation panels will display key findings and recommendations from the Draft Program. Consultants will be on hand for informal discussion, and a short questionnaire will be made available. All residents are welcome. The presentation panels and an online questionnaire will be posted to www.district.kent.bc.ca from March 25th to April 6th, 2015 for those who are unable to attend and would like to provide feedback online. For further information, call Kerry Hilts, Director of Community Services at 604-796-2235.
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Agassiz resident Debra Key was set to have a relaxing day with her husband up one of Harrison Lake's scenic roads. They drove up the West Harrison Road, camp chairs in the back of the truck, ready to enjoy the outdoors. They found to a spot close to 20 Mile Bay with a view of the lake. It looked pristine. Perfect. But then Key looked around. “I walked over to the edge of the camping spot and discovered an incredible amount of garbage strewn everywhere as far as I could see,” shares Key. “Plastic, bags, bottles, cans, old camp chairs, computer parts, Styrofoam, propane bottles, tent poles, Hibachi BBQ and the worst of all, metal flashing or tin and a large white container full of Gyprock.” Horrified, the Keys spent the next three hours dragging the garbage up the bank and fitting what they could into their truck. “I couldn’t consciously leave without doing something,” says Key. Conservation officer Steve Jacobi says the problem of garbage in remote areas is “almost systemic.” "I know they're battling this across
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British Columbia,” says Jacobi. “It’s extremely prevalent across the Lower Mainland, especially in the Fraser Valley." The land on the west side of Harrison Lake is operated under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, which doesn't do cleanup operations. Enforcement falls under Jacobi's jurisdiction within the Ministry of Environment. Conservation officers can do enforcement with the aid of camera surveillance and patrols of "hot spots" as well as following up on
complaints. Currently, the Fraser Valley zone office is getting about a dozen calls a week on illegal dumping. Jacobi explains that sometimes, there is information left behind or an indication of who the offender may be. The day before he spoke with The Observer, Jacobi saw a court prosecution where an offender received a $345 fine for littering. "That was the result of us finding the dump material and following up," Jacobi explains. So while they don’t have the manpower for cleanup duty, they can do investigating and enforcing. But they
need the public’s help in being the eyes and ears at the hot spots. “We want it reported to us,” says Jacobi, explaining they go to where the biggest concerns are so if they get repeated calls about one location, they will focus more attention there. The mess Key came upon is in an area with "ongoing issues," says Jacobi. So, what should citizens do if they find garbage out in the wilderness? "Take responsibility," says Jacobi. "If you can, clean it up. If it's something that looks like it has potential
for information in the garbage we can follow up on, notify us immediately." Residents can notify conservation officers through the R.A.P.P. line (Report All Poachers and Polluters) at 1-877952-RAPP or cellular dial #7277. You can also submit a report online at www.env.gov.bc.ca/ cos/rapp/form.htm If you do find garbage, Jacobi reminds residents to not to burn it, but pick it up and dispose of it properly, if possible. As for Key, this won’t stop her from going into the backcountry. But she does hope that her reporting spurs action by officials to do “whatever it takes to stop or alleviate this type of bad behaviour.”
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Open for business despite closed slopes
By Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER
The Residents’ Advisory Committee will advise Council on matters such as the social well-being of residents, economic development opportunities, land use applications as they relate to OCP and Zoning amendments, community enhancement opportunities and any other matters that Council wishes referred to the Committee. Mayor and Council will appoint members for the Committee upon completion of the selection process. We thank all applicants, however, only those short listed for the Residents’ Advisory Committee will be contacted. If you are interested in participating, please submit your application and resume summarizing relevant skills, background experience and knowledge you feel would benefit and contribute to the success of the Committee to the Village Office by 4:30 p.m. on March 27, 2015 addressed to: Corporate Officer Village of Harrison Hot Springs PO Box 160 495 Hot Springs Road Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0K 1K0
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‘We’re still here’ is the cry from the top of the mountain. Hemlock Valley businesses, which rest around the base of Hemlock Valley Resort, are still open for business despite the cancelled ski season. And It’s about time everyone else knew that fact too, says local businessman Richard ten Brink. “It’s almost devastating for the industry up here,” says ten Brink, owner of Hemlock Hollow Mountain Accommodations, of the resort’s announcement of a cancelled season on Feb. 4. “It’s been hard on the businesses because that’s what people mostly come up for.” But no snow shouldn’t stop visitors, he goes on to say. There’s a lot more to Hemlock than a ski hill. “It’s a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle,” says ten Brink. There’s ATV routes and hiking trails as well as quiet, hidden natural beauty around every corner. There’s fishing, golfing and close access to Harrison Hot Springs. After Hemlock Resort made the announcement, hundreds of people responded, many writing comments on Hemlock’s Facebook page. At least one mentioned not being able to get a refund for their upcoming weekend booked through Hemlock Hollow. Ten Brink says while they have a clear refund policy on their website, in many cases they did end up providing refunds. “We pretty much just threw the cancellation policy in the garbage and did per case,” says ten Brink. “A lot of people told
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Hemlock businessman Richard ten Brink says ATV trails are excellent around Hemlock Valley and it has become a bigger tourist draw over the last few years.
us they’d just come up and enjoy it anyway.” Ten Brink says those who chose to come up for their reserved overnight stays still had a good time. To attract more visitors, Hemlock Hollow dropped their high-season rates to encourage more overnight stays. The ten Brinks love Hemlock Valley. They ended up living there when a weekend getaway place became their fulltime home. They started off as a bed and breakfast and recently bought a competitor’s properties, now making them the largest accommodations company on the hill.
Stewart Green is another one of the year-long residents on the hill. He doubles as a ski coach and local realtor. Green is quick to point out that Hemlock was just the first of many hills with bad luck for snow this year, with many either closing or having severely impacted conditions. When it comes to real estate, Green says the closure this year didn’t actually cause a stir in the local market. That’s because the waters have been relatively stagnant for years. “The trend is really province-wide, and countrywide and world-wide,” says Green. “After 2008 and the
economic downturn, interest in recreational and retirementstyle real estate dropped off.” Places like Hemlock Valley suffered, with the frequency of sales dropping “considerably.” Green saw almost no sales from 2010-2013. But then in 2014, inventory started to move with a “little flurry” of interest. He says for newer buyers and longtime owners, the only draw was winter skiing. But now, he sees owners and renters using the accommodations year-round for everything from hiking, ATVing, golfing and fishing. “I’m a big believer Hemlock will succeed,” says Green.
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VICTORIA – Hundreds of hunters, some wearing camouflage and blowing duck calls, gathered at the B.C. legislature Monday to protest the share of big-gam hunting permits set aside for guide-
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March is Kidney Month One in 10 British Columbians has kidney disease. That's a staggering number. Take a look around you, at your place of work; in your classroom. Chances are, someone you know may have kidney disease. There’s also a good chance they don't know it yet, because the symptoms are so slight in the early stages. Therein lies one of the biggest hurdles of dealing with the disease. The key to preventing or delaying a life on dialysis, or a kidney transplant, is early detection. So, what are the keys to early detection? First, answer the following questions: • Are you diabetic? • Do you have high blood pressure? • Do you have heart disease? • Does your family have a history of kidney disease? A "yes" answer to any of these questions sets you at a higher risk for kidney disease. Even if the aforementioned quiz produced all "no" answers, a medical test is always a good preventative measure. The alternative is unpleasant. Currently, more than 350 British Columbians are on a wait list for
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kidney transplant. The median wait time for a kidney is 4.8 years. More than 50 per cent of dialysis patients do not survive past four years. Sobering statistics, indeed. The Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC & Yukon is on a mission to increase the number of kidney transplants by 50 per cent over the next five years. In order to achieve that goal, there is a need for more donors. The unique advantage people in need of a kidney have over others awaiting organ transplants is that people only need one kidney to survive; living donation is an option. Also, A living kidney transplant is the most successful of all transplant procedures. These are only advantages to those with kidney disease if those with two healthy kidneys sign up for the living donation program. For more information on the living donation program, go to kidney.ca/living-donation March is National Kidney Month. Make a difference. You could be saving the life of someone sitting next to you. ~ Black Press
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Seniors’ advocate strikes a chord B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher Victoria – B.C.’s new seniors’ advocate has issued her second report, and the media mostly ignored it. When this new office was promised by a campaigning Premier Christy Clark two years ago, I suggested that B.C. already has 85 seniors’ advocates. They’re called MLAs, and inquiries go to their local offices. Much to the chagrin of the opposition, Seniors’ Advocate Isobel Mackenzie’s mandate is not to pursue individual cases, and so she won’t be serving up a fresh assortment of horror stories to embarrass the government. Instead, it is to look for “systemic challenges” and recommend ways to deal with them. The latest report is based on a survey of more
than 500 seniors from around the province, and the key finding was not what she expected. “We were surprised to learn of the lack of awareness among seniors, particularly low-income seniors, of government programs and the subsidies available to assist them,” Mackenzie said. The survey found that 60 per cent of seniors living on $30,000 or less annual income didn’t know they are eligible for discounts on Medical Services Plan premiums. For income less than $22,000, the entire $864 cost of individual MSP premiums is waived. Other frequently overlooked programs are a monthly rent subsidy called Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER), grants for disability modifications called Home Adaptations for Independence, drug cost assistance called Fair Pharmacare, property tax deferment and the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement program. Those older than 75
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with income of less than $30,000 reported the lowest awareness of assistance designed specifically for them. But you don’t get these benefits unless you apply and show that your income qualifies.
“Those older than 75 with income of less than $30,000 reported the lowest awareness of assistance designed specifically for them.” The survey also found that the biggest fear of low-income seniors is that they won’t be able to afford to stay in their homes. See home adaptation, property tax and rent subsidy programs above. Awareness and usage of the SAFER program was lowest in the
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north and highest in urban areas, perhaps not surprising since the B.C. government exists more in theory than in fact in many remote places. So what should the government do about this? Well, it could advertise these programs. The government does lots of advertising, but not about old news like the SAFER program, which dates back to the 1970s. Clark’s government did a whack of advertising in the election year, 2013. Much of it was about the B.C. Jobs Plan, heavy on the hardhats and blueprint-style graphics and arc welding and stuff like that. Then last year the government’s big ad campaign was around the teachers’ strike, and the payments to parents to help with child care while teachers demanded twice as big a raise as all the other unions. Education Minister Peter Fassbender is still bragging about the response rate for $40-a-day parental strike pay, which was OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.
snapped up by almost 100 per cent of eligible parents. This demonstrates that the government can indeed give away money with great efficiency, just by telling people how to get it. The NDP’s version of seniors’ advocacy is to find the most tragic problems from complaints coming into constituency offices, and use those to ambush the government. A popular choice is an elderly couple who have to be separated because their medical needs are too different to keep them in the same facility. TV news loves that one. People cry on camera and denounce politicians for being heartless, as if the health minister stayed up late plotting how to break their granny’s heart. Maybe this seniors’ advocate wasn’t such a bad idea after all. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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New regs threaten ESL industry
The provincial government has just introduced new bureaucratic regulations that may impact B.C.’s International ESL Education industry and affect the industry’s ability to contribute to the provincial economy. International language instruction in B.C. is directly responsible for one billion dollars in economic activity every year and is the province’s fourth largest export industry. It directly employs 24,000 British Columbians. When you add in the economic activity generated
by international students who eat in B.C. restaurants and travel as tourists all over our province, as well as the “Home Stay” income that helps thousands of B.C. families pay their mortgages and put food on the table, that one billion dollar figure balloons to more than three billion dollars in annual economic activity for B.C. – and the relationships that grow from Home Stays make our world a little smaller. The thousands of students who study in B.C., and then return to their home countries, are also walking,
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The Harrison Mills Regional Association (HMRA) wishes to thank the community for the enthusiastic support for the fundraiser held Feb 28 at the Sasquatch Pub. Many contributed hours, talents and their presence to ensure the success we enjoyed. Local business and attractions donated services for the silent auction. Friends and neighbours participated In the various games and won prizes. A successful fun filled evening was enjoyed by all. We raised almost $2,000. For details of the event please visit our web site. Http://harrisonmillsra.org/ Al Roberts HMRA President
talking advertisements for “Super Natural British Columbia” – effectively mini ambassadors we send all over the world. Their experiences entice their families, friends and relatives, and many other international students, to visit our great province. At a time of economic uncertainty, B.C. should be growing this three billion dollar educational tourism industry rather than introducing regulatory changes that may cause it to stagnate. B.C.’s new Minister of Advanced Education,
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Message of remembrance On behalf of The War Amps, I would like to thank you for your article (March 5) on the War Amps ‘Newsreel of the Week’ on our YouTube channel, featuring Harrison Hot Springs during the Second World War. Articles like yours help pass on the message of remembrance and inform people of the importance of commemorating and preserving Canada’s military heritage. We hope that everyone will take a look at these historic Canadian Army Newsreels and remember the sacrifices of those who served Danita Chisholm, Executive Director, Communications
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Andrew Wilkinson, the BC Government, and every British Columbian, need to understand how significant the international education industry is to the B.C. economy. The Provincial government needs to take steps to allow the international education industry to flourish, innovate and continue contributing to B.C.’s economy.
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Train death victim identified Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER
His smile is what those who knew him well remember the most. Boone Jackson Harry had an infectious smile that would brighten the days of those around him. "He had a smile that lit up the room," shares Brenda Major, Harry's boss at Modern Tire. "A beautiful smile." Harry was quiet, respectful and a "very good" employee at Modern Tire, where he'd worked for the last nine months. He wasn't just an employee to Major. He was like
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family. He would come to the Major's house to watch hockey or for a barbecue. He came on boating trips with them and just a couple weekends ago, they
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went out to the river for a bonfire. "It's a huge loss" for the team at Modern Tire, says Major. "Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow we are all feeling." According to the BC Coroner's Service, Harry was struck by an eastbound CN Rail train at approximately 5 a.m. on Saturday, February 28. He was confirmed deceased at the scene. BC Coroners Service continues to investigate the death. The family of Harry has requested privacy at this difficult time.
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Sean Richardson, president of the Oceola Fish and Game Club in the Okanagan, said with the resurgence of hunting popularity in B.C., the government is moving in the wrong direction by increasing commercialization of wildlife harvesting. “We need to stop managing a diminishing resource through social management, and we need to start working towards making more wildlife,” Richardson said. Forests Minister Steve Thomson said he understands the principle behind the ongoing protest, but the latest allocation decision was made after 10 years of discussions with resident hunters and guide-outfitters, and
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Greg Rensmaag and his son Connor travelled from Maple Ridge to Victoria to join a hunter rally at the B.C. legislature.
he is not prepared to change it again. When the plan was announced in December, the government estimated that it represented a shift of 168 animals in limited-entry hunt areas from resident hunters to guide outfitters. After resident hunters and the B.C. Wildlife Federation objected, Forests Minister Steve
Thomson announced in February that is being adjusted to a shift of about 60 animals to guide-outfitters. But the protests have continued. B.C. hunters are concerned that the share reserved for guideoutfitters is higher than anywhere else in North America. Under the latest policy for limitedentry hunts, that share is 20 per cent for elk,
20 or 25 per cent for moose depending on the restricted region, 35 per cent for mountain goat, and 40 per cent for grizzly bears. Open season areas for moose and other animals remain in the southern Interior and northeast, where anyone can buy a license and tag to hunt. Abundant species such as mule deer, whitetail deer and black bear have no hunting quotas in any part of B.C. Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver introduced legislation Monday that would require non-resident hunters to pack out the edible parts of grizzly bears they shoot in B.C. Trophy hunters should be subject to the same “eat what you kill” rules as resident hunters already face, he said.
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Paper Egg Campaign raises funds for Easter Seals
In honour of March being Easter Seals month, the annual national Paper Egg campaign is back at Red Apple, on now until April 5. From 2010 to 2013, the Easter Seals House provided more than 40 bed nights to families from Agassiz and, in 2014, one child from Harrison Hot Springs attended an Easter Seals Camp, according to Mandy Wong, events co-ordinator for Easter Seals BC. “Your local Red Apple store will be promoting this campaign and we hope for them to receive as much support as possible,” says Wong. For just $2, customers can write their name on a Paper Egg to be displayed in the store. The campaign will run across all provinces in Canada. The funds go towards supporting Easter Seals services in British Columbia – both the Easter Seals Camps and Easter Seals House. “By purchasing a Paper Egg, the donation will not only help Easter
Red Apple manager Cassandra Curdie starts lining the walls with Easter Seals paper eggs on Monday, the first day of the annual campaign.
Seals kids and families in the province, but it will help create awareness of our programs as well “ explains Wong, Individuals can also visit www.paperegg. ca to purchase a Paper Egg online. Each egg purchased in British Columbia goes towards supporting Easter Seals services in the province. About Easter Seals
BC/BC Lions Society: The BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities operates Easter Seals Camps, the Easter Seals House, and provides Patient Care Grants. Children and families from all over BC utilize Easter Seals programs and services. Funds raised will help send over 800 children with physical and/or
cognitive disabilities to specialized summer camps. Over 30,000 beds are filled annually at Easter Seals House, which provides low cost accommodations for families that must travel to seek medical treatment for their children. For more information, visit www. lionsbc.ca or call 1-800818-4483.
Seniors forum on healthy eating
“Food just doesn’t taste the same anymore.” “I can’t get out to go shopping.” “I’m just not that hungry.” Sound familiar? These are a few common reasons some older people don’t eat healthy meals. But, choosing healthy foods is a smart thing to do—no matter how old you are! Here’s why. Your healthy food choices can make an important difference in your health and in how you look and feel. To provide you with important information about nutrition and healthy aging, the Agassiz Community Health Centre will be hosting a third round-table session for seniors on Tuesday, March 24 from 5- 6 p.m at the Fitness/Activity Centre at 6660 Pioneer Avenue. In attendance will be Dr. I. Fadyeyeva, R. Stam (RN), and Susan Hutcheon, (RD). Eating a well-planned balanced mix of foods may reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, some kinds of cancer, and anemia. If you already have one or more of these chronic diseases, eating well and being physically active may help you better manage them. Healthy eating may also reduce high blood pressure, lower high
cholesterol, and manage diabetes. Eating well helps keep up your energy level, too. By consuming enough calories, you give your body the fuel it needs throughout the day. The number of calories needed depends on how old you are, whether you’re a man or a woman, your height and weight and how active you are. So, how many calories do you actually need to stay healthy? On the one hand, if you consume too many calories for your activity level, the result is extra weight – a concern because it can increase the risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease and can increase joint problems. On the other hand, losing weight quickly – without trying – can also be a health concern. It can result in conditions such as muscle wasting and immune system compromise, which places the person at greater risk for developing infections. To eat well, it’s best to choose a mix of nutrient-dense foods every day. Nutrient-dense foods are foods that have a lot of nutrients but relatively few calories. Look for foods that contain vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, lean
protein, and healthy fats. They are found in foods such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat or fat free dairy products, seafood, lean meats, beans, eggs, and unsalted nuts. Limit the amount of solid (saturated) fats) you consume and keep intake of trans fats as low as possible. And, keep the salt shaker and sugar bowl out of reach. Your food choices also affect digestion. For instance, not getting enough fibre or fluids may cause constipation. Eating more whole-grain foods, legumes, fruits and vegetables or drinking more water may help with constipation. Eating well isn’t just a “diet” or “program” that’s here today and gone tomorrow. It is part of a healthy lifestyle that you can adopt now and stay with in the years to come. On March 24, your community health professionals are looking forward to answering your questions about food choices, food labels, food safety, meal planning, food shopping and ways to enhance the enjoyment of eating. Please register your intention to attend by calling the Agassiz Community Health Centre at 604-703-2030. Submitted by Agassiz Community Health Centre
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Community Events
- Saturday, Hit the Stix - Free drop in floor hockey Mondays St. Patrick’s Day Tea & Bake Sale
from 4:30pm - 6pm at the Cultural Recreation & March 14 at the Friendship House. Bake sale by Cultural Centre. Now through June 15. All equipment donations begins at 1:15pm with tea served at provided. 6660 Pioneer ave. FMI call 604-796-8891 1:30pm. Goes till 2:30pm. All welcome! Annual ACES Seed Exchange - Friday, March 13 Yoga - Discover the benefits. As a goodwill offering from 6:30pm-9pm at the Harrison Mill Community the community, all classes are by donation. Hall, 1995 School Rd., Harrison Mills. Guest speaker to 604-845-9642 Chris Billion of One Love Farm. Free and open to all Accessible to all levels. Call Elizabeth or visit on line – www.spirityogaonline.com Spirit ages. FMI visit weareaces.org Naismith Ave.,Harrison Hot Springs The Sound of World - March 6-27 from 10:15am- Yoga - 476 11am at the Agassiz Library. Celebrate World Cultures Month and enjoy stories, songs, and sound from around the world during Friday story time!
Groups & Activities For Kids
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Agassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag
Coffee Break/Story Hour - A Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819- for ladies & children 0-5. Wedsweekly Bible Study 6822 . 9:30 am Christian Reformed Church on Morrow Road. Agassiz FMI call Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal educa or text 604-9 97-4484 tion, nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. Tues. 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-03 10 am to 1789 The Royal Westminster Regiment Cadet 13 Corps - Westie Army Cadets Training at the Royal Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Kent Canadian Legion Branch No 228 - 344 Fort Street Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids 0 - 5. FMI call Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm. Free for ages 12 - 19. FMI Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161. contact Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD at 1789trg@ Preschool Storytime - Fridays at 10:15. It’s Crack gmail.com or call 604-799-8897 le, Ms Terrill and all your little friends toget Lego Club - Thursdays from 3-5pm. Every Thursday her as we listen to stories and have all kinds of fun. Free, drop afterschool we will clear the floor in the back room in, all welcome. of the library, get out the boxes of Lego and let you build Lego to your Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting Place Meet themes and activit hearts content. There will be friends, old & new! Parents/caregivers ies suggested, or kids can just with their build and children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Weds. & visit. We add an afterschool snack and a Thurs. 9:30 safe place to be, for children that can be on their own am - 1 pm 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-7 96-0313 only please. Drop in.
For Seniors
Seniors Friendship House Drop-In Mon. Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Seniors Walking to Music Support - Knit &
at 10 am, Sit & Fit am, Bingo at 1 pm, Seniors Learn to Line at 10:30 Dance at 4 pm; Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm.; Wed. Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor Curling at 1 pm. Floor FMI call 604-796-3422.
Natter Group: We meet every Thursday at Dogwood Manor on Morrow Rd., Agassiz. Everyone welcome. Call Eunice 604-796-9841
Tuesday is Toonie Day Bowling - Agass Harrison seniors are encouraged to come iz and Council of Senior Citizens Organizat out and (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improions join 5 pin bowling every second and last Tuesday ving
of each month starting at 3:15pm at “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. FMI call Chillibowl Ernie Bayer Lanes, Chilliwack. Car pool availa @ 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca ble. Call Kay FMI at 604-316-3318
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Agassiz Christian Reformed Church 9am. Everyone Welcome. Contact Father Joaquim 7452 Morrow Rd. Sun. at 10 am. Call 604-703-9558 Dias 604-796-9181. Community Church Meets at Agassiz United Church 6860 Lougheed Central 6800 Pioneer Ave. Sunday 10:30 Highway. 604-796-2680 Agassiz United Church the Ag Hall at am Kids Ministry as well. For more info visit Sunday Service & Sunday School at 10:30 am. www.central365.org All Saints Anglican Church 6904 #9 The Harrison Gospel Chapel Sunday Highway, Agassiz. Holy Eucharist at 10 am Sun. Worship Service begins at 10:30 am. 514 Lillooet St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 7237 Ave, HHS. Call 604-796-9500 Everyone welcome. Morrow Road. Sunday 9 am & 11 am, Tues. to Sat. e-mail: hgc@shaw.ca • harrisongospelchapel.com
Agassiz Campus Sunday, 10:30 am Kids’ Ministry Meeting at the Ag Hall 6800 Pioneer Ave. www.central365.org
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YOGA CLASSES BY DONATION Call Elizabeth at 604.845.9642 or visit online: www.spirityogaonline.com Spirit Yoga & Wellness 476 Naismith Ave. Harrison Hot Springs
Boulevard Transportation engineer Nadine King speaks with residents at the open house on the District of Kent Transportation Network Plan last Thursday, March 5 at the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre. About 30 to 40 people attended the second open house (the first was in December), to gather feedback on the proposed improvements to the road network.
Green Thumb gardener here to answer your queries “You must have moved here from Alberta?” was a question we heard from passer-byes while we were landscaping our newly purchased residence in Harrison Hot Springs. For years while gardening in the Prairies, I read the magazine, Gardens West, and craved the plants growing in the Zone 6+, which is most areas of the Lower Mainland of B.C. Now that I had arrived, it seemed so many of those plants would look good in my
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Green Thumb garden and I planted many of them. I soon realized what the passer-byes meant was the plants grew much faster than on the Prairies and soon were
too crowded. Moving from the Zone 3 area required overcoming a huge learning curve. Over the 10 years of residing in Harrison, I’ve learned to plant smarter, although still making the occasional mistake. Researching for answers was necessary by checking the Internet, reading books and magazines, and questioning greenhouse staff and landscaping businesses. Driving around neighbourhoods to see what was attractive during different
seasons of the year was probably the most helpful. I not only found the names of plants that I admired, but also met the owners of the plants, and often gained new gardening friends. So it seemed that a column called “Green Thumb” containing questions and answers would be helpful to new, and older, gardeners. Please send your questions or comments to news@ ahobserver.ca
Community Services seeks support for students
Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER
Agassiz-Harrison Community Services is asking for donations to send local students on a fun outing this Spring Break. The organization has started an online crowd funding campaign, with a goal of raising $1,500 for youth who otherwise would not have anything to look forward to this Spring Break. “We are hoping we can raise enough for 10 youth to go on some sort of Spring getaway,” shares Laura Midan, executive director of Agassiz-Harrison Community Services. Their write-up for the campaign explains that, for many kids, it’s simply not in the family budget
for any kind of outing. Meanwhile, other kids get to experience many fun activities over their holiday. One in five B.C. youth live below the poverty line, leaving activities like skiing or snowboarding off the list for many families. So Midan would like to send them to the ski hill, or possibly on a snow shoe adventure or to the snow tube park. The ideas came out of discussions that youth workers had with young people in the community. “These activities are often requested by the youth, and they can choose which activities they participate in during Spring Break,” says Midan. Agassiz-Harrison Community Services will provide equipment
and ski jackets for the participants to use on this Spring Break Snow Getaway. To donate, simply go to https:// fundrazr.com/campaigns/0wq89 Example of activities: $64 - Polar Coaster Tube Park – all day pass for one youth snow tubing, transportation, adult supervision and lunch at Manning Park $99 provide skiing/ snowboarding lift tickets, transportation, adult supervision and lunch for one youth to Manning Park $122 skiing/snowboard lift tickets, Ride Tribe Lesson, transportation, adult supervision and lunch at Whistler Mountain
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Chiefs move on to second round of BCHL finals
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The Chilliwack Chiefs finished off their first round playoff series Tuesday night at Prospera Centre. A 4-2 win in game five sent the Coquitlam Express packing and sent the Chiefs on to the second round, where they will face either the Prince George Spruce Kings or Langley Rivermen. While the Chiefs rest up, that series goes to a sixth game tomorrow, and possibly a seventh game Wednesday. PG leads the series 3-2 after an overtime win in Langley Monday night. On the heels of a devastating 7-2 loss in game four, Chilliwack faced a demoralized Express team in the opening minutes of their game five. An early goal by Jake Hand added dismayed and defeated to the list, with Coquitlam acting like a dead team skating. Hand’s fourth goal in this series came at 3:59. Express netminder Braden Krogfoss, pressed into action in relief of highly ineffective starter Chris Tai, looked just as inept as Vincent Desharnais flung a puck on net from the point. Krogfoss misplayed it badly, lunging to the left while kicking the rebound to the right, leaving an empty cage for Hand. Frustration and an illadvised penalty led to the second Chilliwack goal. Joey Santucci was flagged for crosschecking a Chief in a
Chiefs keeper David Jacobson shuts the door Monday night.
goal mouth scrum, after the whistle had blown. On the ensuing power play, Brandon Tkachuk ripped a point shot that caromed off the end boards and back in front. Brandon Potomak poked the puck past Krogfoss and Scott Davidson tapped it in for his second of the series. Shots on goal through 20 minutes favoured the Chiefs 19-8. “We knew they were going to come out fighting, with intensity, and we needed to match that,” said forward Mason Boh, making his second appearance in the series after coming back from injury. “We had a very strong start.” But the tables turned
in the middle frame as the visitors found their desperation and cut the Chilliwack lead in half. Brett Supinski got his stick on a Daniel Fritz point shot, deflecting the puck past Chiefs keeper David Jacobson at 2:32. The Express almost had another late in the period. Supinski threaded a pass across the goalmouth to Brendan Lamont, who looked to be shooting at an empty net. But the Langley native took too much time loading up his shot, and Jacobson stretched post to post to make the stop. Shots on goal through 40 minutes favoured the Chiefs 27-20.
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“Up two goals we might have gotten a bit complacent,” Boh said. “We knew we had to tighten up, and once they got their first goal it was all about how we responded.” “Coach (Jason Tatarnic) didn’t have to say much between the second and third periods,” Boh continued. “We didn’t want to go back to Coquitlam for game six and we motivated ourselves.” A scary moment happened with 8:36 to go in this one when Coquitlam’s Dustin Cave leveled Chilliwack’s Rory Bell with a high hit in the neutral zone. Bell collapsed and
stayed on the ice for several minutes. Meanwhile, Cave was forced to answer for the hit, dropping the mitts with Davidson. When the dust settled, a wobbly Bell was taken to the dressing room and Cave was given five minutes and a game misconduct for a blow to the head. “He (Bell) was out cold for close to a minute, and that was a little scary. We’re all worried, and our prayers are with him right now,” Boh said. “But from what I heard from the trainers he was responding well in the locker room.” Less than two minutes later the home team got the insurance goal it needed. Potomak took the puck hard to the net on a rush down the left wing. Boh followed the play, cashing in the rebound for his first of the series and a 3-1 Chiefs lead. “It was a two-on-two and Potomak made a nice play to beat his man wide,” Boh said. “He threw it on net and luckily it bounced right to my stick.” Coquitlam’s hopes were officially dashed moments later when top scorer Corey Mackin was given a 10 minute misconduct. Coquitlam scored a late one on the power play, with Colton Kerfoot pulling the trigger. Krogfoss came to the bench with 1:08 to go and Kawaguchi iced it 11 seconds later, scoring his fourth of the series into the empty net. Boh and company
now sit back and hope the Prince George/ Langley series goes the distance. Word is the Rivermen may have lost Marcus Vela and Gage Torrel to injuries. Chilliwack would doubtless prefer to face a softened up Rivermen squad and spare themselves long bus trips to PG. “It’s just better for us if we get three days rest and prep time for whoever we play,” Boh said, careful to not express a preference. “They’re both great teams. They both compete hard. Hopefully they wear each other out a bit.”
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● In other series around the league the Vernon Vipers eliminated Merritt in four games and the Penticton Vees downed West Kelowna in five. Nanaimo and Powell River held 3-2 leads on Alberni Valley and Victoria, heading into sixth games Tuesday night (after Progress press deadlines). See bchl.ca for the latest scores.
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Research brings cow comfort in calving
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The UBC Dairy Education & Research Centre likes to look at the world at a little
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Mortgages in Canada are generally amortized between 25 and 35 year terms. While this seems a long time, it does not have to take anyone that long to pay off their mortgage if they choose to do so in a shorter period of time. With a little bit of thinking ahead, and a small bit of sacrifice, most people can manage to pay off their mortgage in a much shorter period of time by taking positive steps such as: • Making mortgage payments each week, or even every other week. Both options lower your interest paid over the term of your mortgage and can result in the equivalent of an extra month’s mortgage payment each year. Paying your mortgage in this way can take your mortgage from 25
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Labour leaders were more encouraged after their call for a minimum 25 per cent of jobs for apprentices on publicly funded construction projects. Lee Loftus, president of the B.C. Building Trades, said unionized contractors have the 25 per cent rule in their collective agreements and fund apprenticeship training. But with the majority of construction now done by non-union companies, there are no quotas for apprentice positions. Clark said BC Hydro has adopted the 25 per cent standard for the Site C dam project, but other large public infrastructure projects include federal funds. Ottawa wants apprenticeships to be voluntary for those projects, but Clark said she supports the idea in principle. "If we're spending this money on public projects anyway, we should be investing in apprenticeships and getting people up the ladder so they can earn more money and go and work in what we know is going to be a huge industry, in liquefied natural gas," Clark said.
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Basso, Anselmo Sergio It is with great sadness we grieve the passing of a dear man, Anselmo Sergio (Sam) Basso on March 4th, 2015 in his 92nd year. He passed away of Kidney failure with his family by his side. He had been in Christine Morrison Hospice, Mission, BC for ten days where he received tender loving care. Sam was born in Italy, August 7th, 1923. In 1926, he immigrated with his parents Sante and Anna Basso and his sister Kay to Toronto. Sante was employed as a stone mason and at 15 years old Sam joined his father and learned his trade. Sam was a fine stone mason and bricklayer and built many beautiful fireplaces. In 1944 he joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and was stationed in Chilliwack, BC. He said he always wanted to come back to BC and he did, many years later. He married Betty Carrol in 1946 and together they raised 4 sons. In 1957 Sam and Betty moved to California where Sam was employed in construction as a bricklayer, building homes and installing fireplaces. In 1975 Sam and Betty moved back to Toronto, the boys were grown and remained in the US. Sadly a year later, in 1975 Betty passed away of cancer. Sam and Alice met in Toronto through family members while Alice was on a holiday in July from BC. It was love a first sight, he asked her to marry him after the third date. He moved to BC where they were married on October 28, 1978 and lived and loved for 36 years. Sam began work in construction in Stanley Park, Vancouver in 1979, where he was employed until he retired in 1988. Sam and Alice then moved to Agassiz. He leaves to mourn his wife Alice of Agassiz, his sister Duilia Palermo of Toronto; his three sons, Paul (Candice) in Arizona, Danny (Jody) in Florida and Tom (Debbie) in Chilliwack; his second family Bonnie (Fred Townsend), Tom (Bonnie) Berkiw, Joe (Soili) Berkiw, Mary Ann (Art) Yates, Kathleen Berkiw (Milton White) and Carolyn Berkiw. Grandpa Sam was much loved by his combined families of 27 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Sante and Nettie (D’Andrea) Basso, his first wife Betty, his sister Kay, brother in law Frank Francheschini, son Larry, granddaughter Sharma Basso and grandson Noah Yates. After moving to Agassiz, Sam and his friend Cliff would walk to town and join Wes, Larry and Tor for coffee each morning for many years. Sam loved to floor curl at the Friendship House as well as dance on Saturday night with the jammers. He made many lasting friends, but when his failing health caused him to leave his social life, he still continued to keep in contact with old friends. Sam always loved to fish and hunt and he spent many wonderful years fishing in Canada and California. If there were fish, Sam could always catch them. He loved to repair things and when he finished and everything worked well again, he would say “never underestimated an Italian.” A celebration of life will be held on May 23, 2015 at 2pm at the Friendship House on Morrow Road. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Christine Morrison Hospice at 7324 Hurd St., Mission, BC, V2V 3H5, or a charity of your choice. 3/15W_BO11
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For Rent Green House & Barn 604-302-5288 cbgill@hotmail.com
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS Wanted: Class C Mobile home 20ft to 28ft. Call Dennis 604-796-2809
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PETS 566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS YAMAHA UPRIGHT PIANO U1 walnut case, 30 yrs old, 2nd owner, Played recreationally. Well maintained. Beautiful instrument. $1950. obo. 778-808-8938
Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
TRUCKS & VANS KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford
30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666 1998 HONDA CIVIC 2 dr, auto Aircared. STK#652. $2,495. 2002 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#547. $4,900. 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 dr, auto, full load. STK#648 $4,900. 2005 BUICK ALLURE, 4 dr, fully loaded, auto, low kms. STK 659. $4,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900. 2007 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto, full load, STK#603 $7,900. 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT 4 dr, AWD, fully loaded, only 99K kms. STK#657 $9,900. 2008 HONDA CIVIC, 2 dr, auto, sunroof, fully loaded. STK#642. $9,900. 2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900. 2009 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, full load, runs good. STK# 624. $10,900. 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY, 4 dr, sedan fully loaded, auto, STK#669. $11,900. 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr STK#428. $13,900. 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA. 4 dr, auto, sedan, fully loaded, sunroof. STK#641. $14,900. 2013 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, standard STK#639. $15,500. 2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4X4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.
33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888 1998 ACCURA 1.6 EL. 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#651 $2,900. 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. 2007 FORD Fusion 4 dr 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. 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.
HOMES FOR RENT
1.24 ace. 4 Bedrooms 3600sft., dble Gar., Back onto Coq River, 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $2800/mo. 604649-8987 Agassiz- 1/2 duplex for rent. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. N/P, N/S. DD + ref req’d. $1000/mo + util. Avail. to Rent. call: 604-845-2705
MOVING & STORAGE
Financing Available
1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607
www.keytrackautosales.ca
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
WAREHOUSE LIEN In the matter of the Warehouse Lien Act:
329 PAINTING & DECORATING NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.344.1069
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
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PLUMBING
BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
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PRESSURE WASHING
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
ANSWERS
TRANSPORTATION
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
knoke trucking
2 coats any colour
March 12, 2015
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PETS
Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail Mar 20. $700. 1-604-794-5844
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
Sudoku
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
AGASSIZ 2 bdrm gr flr corner unit in Woodside Terrace, clean, quiet, well mngd bldg. Refs. Avail. now. $750 + utils & D.D. (604)588-6665
GARAGE SALES
Multi Family Garage Sale
LANDSCAPING
Stair Builder / Parts Craftsman
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Agassiz - 1 bdrm for rent Woodside Terrace 1735-9 hwy. Newly renovated, well mng’d blding. $650/mth call: 604-703-3335 or 604-796-0442
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and 2 bdrm...$799/m
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ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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SECURITY/ ALARM SYSTEMS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
PERSONAL SERVICES
PETS
in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
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Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com
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JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
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Westcoast Moulding & Millwork Surrey, a building product supplier has a Full - Time opportunity for an experienced Stair Builder & Parts Craftsman. Must have pervious experience in shaping Rails & Building stair components. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: • Advancement Opportunities • Excellent Remuneration Package Commensurate w/ Experience • Full Benefits
PETS
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
OUR COMPANY OFFERS: 1.) Attractive Wages & Excellent Employee Benefits. 2.) Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group. 3.) Company Sponsored Social Activities.
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TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, 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
INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC (MILLWRIGHT)
We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. Duties include; preventative maint., scheduled repairs, and quick response repairs to ensure our modernized equipment runs efficiently. Routine equipment inspections and repairs are required. The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diagnostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work flexible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working with electrical systems and PLC programs would be a definite asset. Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certificate of qualification as an Industrial Mechanic, inter - provincial red seal endorsement, & a certificate of apprenticeship. Previous work experience in a related industry would be an asset.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Malia Eaton of the last known address of: 10140 Nelson Road, Rosedale, BC, V0X 1X2; for unpaid rents totaling $485.75 If this amount is not paid on or before March, 19 2014, the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.
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HAPPINESS IS UNLOCKING YOUR HONDA
2015 CIVIC DX * LEASE FOR $
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2015 ACCORD LX LEASE $ 1.99 APR FOR 65 @ 0 down *
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Weekly on a 60 month term with 260 payments. MSRP $25,745** includes freight and PDI. Model shown: CR2E3FE
Forward Collision Warning • Rearview camera (standard)
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Features available on select models include:
Standard features include:
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• Earth Dreams™ technology powertrain • Multi-angle rearview camera • 60/40 Split 2nd Row Magic Seat®
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Weekly on a 60 month term with 260 payments. MSRP $17,245** includes freight and PDI.
Features available on select models:
• Honda Lanewatch Blind Spot Display™ • Multi-angle rearview camera
• 7” Display Audio System with HondaLink™ Next Generation
Model shown: Civic Touring FB2F7FKNX
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Weekly on a 60 month term with 260 payments. MSRP $16,070** includes freight and PDI. Model shown: GK5G3FE
bchonda.com
*Limited time weekly lease offer and all other offers are from Honda Canada Finance Inc., on approved credit. #The weekly lease offer applies to a new 2015 Accord LX model CR2E3F3/Civic DX model FB2E2FEX/Fit DX model GK5G3FE (“Specifed Models”) for a 60-month period, for a total of 260 payments of $64.90/$41.91/$39.97 leased at 1.99%/0.99%/2.99% APR based on applying $450.00/$350.00/$1,175.00 “lease dollars” (which are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). ‡In order to achieve $0 down payment, dealer will cover the cost of tire/battery tax, air conditioning tax (where applicable), environmental fees and levies on the 2015 Accord LX, Civic DX and Fit DX only on customer’s behalf. Down payment of $0.00, frst weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $16,874.00/$10,896.60/$10,392.20. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. **MSRP is $25,745/$17,245/$16,070 including freight and PDI of $1,695/$1,495/$1,495 based on new 2015 Specifed Models described above. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. */#/**Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery and covered by the dealer on behalf of the customer on Specifed Models only. Offers valid from March 3rd through 31st 2015 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.
16 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, March 12, 2015
Phone:
604-792-2724
Toll Free:
1-866-HONDA-88
www.murrayhonda.ca
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