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Residents along Kilby Road are concerned about the changes underway in their neighbourhood, including Clare Chalupa (left), Oona Whelan and Robert Meilinger, seen standing on the beach Wednesday, April 22 as District crews work behind them clearing trees

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Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

It started with a thud. Harrison Mills resident Oona Whelan was in her log home, nestled snug between the dike and the lone road that leads to the Kilby boat launch and campground along the shores of the Harrison River. The thud shook her house and she knew something was amiss. After all, it tends to be a quiet little corner of the valley on a typical spring morning like Tuesday, April 21. Whelan went upstairs to look out her balcony, expecting to see perhaps a

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stunned bird crashed into her window. Instead, she gazed across her neatly-manicured yard, past the dike directly into the boat launch / day use parking area on the Harrison River. That’s when she saw the trees coming down. Whelan was shocked, since there had been no notice or information posted about the removal of the tall cottonwood trees. That one event led to a flurry of questions and correspondence between neighbours, various government representatives as well as District of Kent Council and staff about what

is changing at Kilby. According to district staff, the cottonwood trees were removed because they are a safety concern to the dike. “Trees are not good for dikes in terms of protection,” explains Wallace Mah, District CAO. But their removal also makes room for some changes to the structure of the day use area, allowing for boat and trailer parking as well as several new campsites directly in front of the beach, next to the boat launch. There is also discussion about opening up overflow tent camping

on the edge of the 17-acre piece of land belonging to Kilby Historic Site across the dike. Kilby Historic Site is the remainder of what was once the community of Harrison Mills. The site includes a farm and general store museum dating back to 1906. The District of Kent has the contract for Kilby, which includes management of Kilby historic site, the existing campground as well as picnic area and boat launch. The district contracts the job of running Kilby out to a nonprofit society, the Fraser Heritage Society. The area at the end of

Kilby Road is undergoing a transformation in an attempt to make the Kilby Historic site self-sustaining. "The province is no longer wanting to fund that heritage site," explains Mah. The district was left in the lurch when the province downloaded responsibility for the historic site. Mayor John Van Laerhoven (still away from council duties due to an motorcycle incident March 13) wrote a letter in December, 2014 to Steve Thomson, the minister of forests, lands and natural resource operations citing Continued on 2

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Agassiz welcomes new doctor

reports Dr. Phimister. Residents who do not have a primary care provider now have a phone number that they can call to find one in their home community. Unattached residents are invited to call PAM (Patient Attachment Mechanism) at 604-795-0034 or 1-844-795-0034. Within the unattached patient population, people who have urgent health needs will be prioritized to be seen as quickly as possible. Patients with a primary care provider, even if the provider is not located in their community, will be included in subsequent phases of the Patient Attachment Mechanism. For those who are facing difficulties with their current family doctor, the Division has set up public education to help these patients address issues. Visit www.divisionsbc.ca/chilliwack for more information.

Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

There is a new doctor in town. The Agassiz Community Health Centre has hired Dr. Adaora Ezeaputa to join the practice. Dr. Ezeaputa was hired on a twoyear contract. The hire allows 500 more patients to join the roster, according to Community Health Centre Dr. Wayne Phimister. She joins family doctors, Dr. Phymister and Dr. Inna Fadyeyeva along with nurse practitioners Sean Young and Sue Lawrence and community resource nurse Robert Stam. Patients who have no family doctor, referred to as unattached patients, will have priority in the lineup for the new doctor. "Thereafter, we are following the Division's guidance on attached patients finding a new physician,"

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the district's concerns about the handling of the whole process. "We were strongly led to believe that there would be funding available to put a strategic plan together that examined achievable outcomes," he wrote. "We were also told that the Kilby assets that have heritage value would continue to be financially supported by the province." But then things changed and direction from the province became much more "demanding," Van Laerhoven went on to write."The emphasis for success is now being placed on the district and its ability to create a selfsustainable site." We thought we would have a lot more time to plan, says Mah, then "everything collapsed. We had to go and beg to get the $100,000 this year, or Kilby would shut down." After a tense waiting period, the district finally received funding in March, $100,000 total, with the understanding that they would work to make the site financially self-sufficient. The campground is a reliable source of revenue for the historic site and the hope is that by adding several more camping spots, it will allow Kilby to remain open. “If we don’t make changes to

make it viable, there will be no more funding,” says Mah, adding that council has made it clear that the district will not be putting an added tax burden on local residents to keep Kilby operating. With the short notice given by the province, the district had to assemble a plan quickly. Adding campsites – the latest estimate shows a possible addition of five RV sites though final measurements are still underway – allows Kilby to remain open, staff to be employed and hopefully, by the fall, to know whether the district can retain the contract for Kilby ensure its continued operations can be self-sustaining. Whelan and neighbour Clare Chalupa addressed the District of Kent council Monday evening as a delegation to make clear their concerns about the changes underway in their neighbourhood. They expressed frustration at not having an opportunity to provide input before plans were drawn up or being informed about what was going to take place. “There has been no public meeting, notice or avenue for us to express our fears for our safety and that of the park and campground users,” stated Chalupa. "You are encouraging more usage of this rural, bucolic, beautiful area with

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Three cars were involved in a head-on collission that closed the Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge Tuesday morning. Heavy rain was falling when a vehicle travelling southbound veered to avoid something on the road and caused a chain reaction in north bound traffic. One female was taken to hospital with reportedly minor injuries.

Harrison votes to keep current tree preservation bylaw Mayor Leo Facio says bylaw not necessary Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

After voting all in favour at a previous meeting, Harrison Hot Springs Council has narrowly voted against repealing the tree management and preservation bylaw. The bylaw, enacted in 2012, regulates cutting, trimming or removal of trees larger than 12 inches and at least 25 feet high. Under the bylaw, applicants must have a horticulturalist inspect the tree then obtain a permit from the Village to cut, trim or remove a tree on their private property. Council had discussed getting rid of the bylaw at the April 7 Council meeting and passed three readings. Then at the April 20 meeting, Councillors John Buckley, John Hansen and Samantha Piper voted against repealing the bylaw, while Councillor Sonja Reyerse and Mayor Leo Facio voted to repeal it. Facio feels the bylaw is not necessary because most of Harrison’s citizens are responsible and will not just cut down trees left and right. “The public at large, they know when they have to prune a tree or when it has to come down,” remarks Facio. He adds that policing of the bylaw is also a challenge and, as with most bylaws, there will be those who break the bylaw and only the law-abiding citizens are stuck paying for the permit. Reyerse voted to repeal the

“This stops anyone from coming in a bulldozer and clearing out a whole parcel,” says Buckley. “What I’m looking for is to preserve the natural beauty of this community.” John Buckley bylaw because she feels it doesn’t serve the community well. “We have conscientious residents. People won’t go crazy,” Reyerse commented. Hansen says he voted to keep the bylaw because, after giving it some more thought, he wanted to see something still in place even if the current bylaw is not perfect. “The whole idea was to reduce fees for residents,” says Hansen. But he is concerned that having no bylaw would open up the possibility of abuse. Piper also expressed a desire to see the bylaw come back to the table for further evaluation and review. “It’s balancing the needs of the community’s responsible residents, with the responsibility of preserving a community that

sustains a realistic tree inventory,” she states. While Buckley says he has no problem with people taking down trees that need to be taken down, he is concerned that having no bylaw could lead to clear cutting. “This stops anyone from coming in a bulldozer and clearing out a whole parcel,” says Buckley. “What I’m looking for is to preserve the natural beauty of this community.” However, Facio is not concerned about wholesale clear cutting by developers because companies still must approach the Village with any plans for a property, including tree management. “When you apply for a subdivision or development, you have to come forward with a plan for what trees stay and what will be replaced,” says Facio. “The development permit will address the issue of clear cutting.” Janne Perrin is a Harrison resident and passionate environmentalist. She provided input on the current tree management and preservation bylaw and agrees the bylaw does need to be upgraded, but not repealed. If it is removed, it could open up mass tree removal. “My concern is that we could lose a lot of our urban forest which is so vital,” says Perrin. “Most people consider trees a nuisance. They don’t understand the importance of keeping our environment healthy.”

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Amsterdam, as well as artifacts like an old suitcase, family photographs, food ration stamps, a wooden toy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all on loan from the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The panels from the Anne Frank House by themselves, while interesting, arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the thing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about the human interaction and the conversations between the guides and the visitors.â&#x20AC;? The 12 tour guides are senior high school students, with half from Timothy Christian School, and the other half from Mt. Cheam Christian School. When The Progress arrives on Wednesday, some of the guides are taking younger students through the exhibit for the first time, in preparation for the upcoming open house event on May 1. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The value is the leadership experience the guides are getting. Imagine how they will sound after a month of practice. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already taking ownership of this project themselves. As a teacher, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what makes me think this is

all worth it,â&#x20AC;? said Van Brugge. Almost all aspects of the school community have rallied to commemorate and participate in the 70th anniversary of the end of the Holocaust. The open house event will feature poignant and revealing exhibit tours, testimony by a Holocaust childsurvivor, choral singers in Hebrew and English, and social justicethemed art work. The Anne Frank panels have been shown more than 3,000 times in 90 different countries. School officials at Timothy Christian decided to open it up to the public for one night, for a couple of reasons, says Van Brugge. One, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the agreement with the Anne Frank House Museum, and two, the staff at Timothy Christian believe in serving the larger community through acts of community service such as this one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We said since we have the exhibit set up here, why not open it to the public?â&#x20AC;? he recounted. The students were

trained by Peer Net BC, and they will work to customize the tour for anyone ranging from 10 years old to 80, depending on their understanding level. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They will have their storytelling skills stretched.â&#x20AC;? The guides have to take into consideration that some visitors might have had direct experience with the holocaust, while others may not know anything about it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been impressive, but not surprising, is seeing the speed at which the students have taken to their roles, immediately innovating and adapting their scripts to whomever is taking the tour,â&#x20AC;? said Van Brugge, who teaches math and history, but also has experience as a tour guide, himself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The conversations about Anne Frank become less about the interpretive panels and more about making the stories personal.â&#x20AC;? The students make connections to their in-class learning as well, comparing and contrasting with

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contrasting with other types of discrimination, and taking a multi-disciplinary approach to the material. Courtney Stoutjesdyk, 18, is one of the student guides. She was explaining the political context for the rise of the Nazi party in Germany of the 1930s. “Does anyone know about the Treaty of Versailles?” she asks her group of students. What surprised her personally to learn was how “beaten down” and susceptible the German people became as a result of the Treaty of Versailles, leading to the rise of the murderous dictatorship under Adolf Hitler. For 16-year-old TCS student Sara Dekker, part of her role as tour guide is to explain what it was like for Anne Frank to have her grandmother come to live with her while in hiding. She describes Kristallnact, known as the Night of Broken Glass, where shop windows were smashed across Austria and Germany over two night in 1938, that signalled the intensifying persecution of the Jews under Nazi rule. “They broke the windows of Jewish shopkeepers, burned 200 synagogues and removed them to concentration camps,” she said. It’s been an eye-opening experience for Dekker to receive the training. “It’s been a really neat learning experience. As guides we’ve learned how to connect with people to share Anne Frank’s story to make others understand how horrible it was.” Community Open House: Children of the Holocaust May 1, 2015 at Timothy Christian School. Doors at 6 pm, guest speaker at 7 p.m. last tour at 9 p.m. at 50420 Castleman Road. Register at www. eventbrite.com for the community open house, or email danielv@timothychristian.ca.

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The federal budget, brought down by Finance Minister Joe Oliver last Tuesday, is more of a political document than an economic one. This isn’t surprising, with a federal election planned for this October. The governing Conservatives have made a clear statement of their political philosophy in the document. It contrasts sharply with the campaign platform offered up by the NDP, the Official Opposition. Meanwhile, the Liberals have yet to release their election platform, and were left last Tuesday mouthing platitudes about how the budget “caters to the rich.” Liberal leader Justin Trudeau made it clear that he won’t support the budget, as he obviously disagrees with its contents. The Conservative philosophy, as stated in the budget, calls for of tax breaks, particularly for families with children and seniors. It continues the emphasis on tax reduction and credits that has been part of virtually every Conservative budget since the party was first elected in 2006. It also continued the trend of making multi-year promises, but not funding many of them for years to come. It is very much in line with the approach taken by the late Jim Flaherty, finance minister from 2006-2014. The Conservatives claim the budget is balanced, but it is only balanced because of a raid on the reserve fund and the sale of General Motors stock. Nonetheless, the party does believe in keeping revenue and spending roughly in balance, and it is clearly not a “big government” party. The NDP, by contrast, have also been clear that their philosophy calls for much more government activity — particularly in the area of child care. Leader Thomas Mulcair has promised that an NDP government would institute $15 per day daycare across Canada, at a cost of about $5 billion. It also would reverse the Conservative plan which would allow spouses to split income for tax purposes. The NDP decries this as a “break for the rich,” and on Tuesday was also critical of an increase to $10,000 in allowable contributions to Tax Free Savings Accounts each year. As voters prepare for the political spin and manipulation over the next few months, (to say nothing of advertising campaigns), a focus on the basic philosophies put forward by each party can be helpful in clearing up the confusion. ~ Black Press

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Tom Fletcher Victoria – The Vancouver media’s frantic coverage of the Great Bunker Spill of 2015 has just about run out of fuel. By late last week, the usually serious Globe and Mail was reduced to quizzing a U.S. expert who had at first told the CBC he thought the spill response was pretty good. But then he heard that it might have taken up to 12 hours until the leaking grain ship was completely under control, which would be not so good. This U.S. expert admitted he has not “followed the Vancouver spill very closely,” and was basically speculating. But that’s OK, because the main purpose of this media frenzy is to feed the established narrative that the Harper government is gutting the Coast Guard while trying to ramp up

heavy oil shipments to Asia. Yeah, that makes sense. A University of Toronto philosophy prof recently suggested that Stephen Harper likes war. Maybe he likes oil spills too. A retired captain from the nowclosed Kitsilano Coast Guard station became the latest of a series of disgruntled ex-employees and union bosses to serve as the media’s go-to critics. He contradicted Coast Guard management at every turn, dismissing them as political appointees with little operational experience. His claims about loss of spill response capability from Kitsilano are questionable at best. There was no talk of spill response when Kitsilano closed two years ago, because it was a search and rescue station. Former B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair held almost daily news conferences as it closed. People are going to drown, warned a parade of union spokespeople. It’s been two years, and nobody

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Replace maples with native trees

The April 16 AgassizHarrison Observer reported that the Harrison Hot Springs Village Council plans to improve the safety of Rendall Park by removing eleven of the older maples. How sad! As Ann Ehret clearly pointed out in her April 16 Earth Day letter, the more diverse the plant world, the healthier the ecosystem. Mature bigleaf maple’s calcium-rich bark hosts a whole microenvironment of mosses, ferns and lichens whose mass is equal to or greater than the tree’s own leaves. Their huge leaf canopy sequesters carbon, provides shade, reduces erosion & water pollution and improves air quality. Safety seems to be the

number one consideration of all organizations in the 21st century. Liability insurance, at sky-high rates, is required for even the lowliest. But lets put things into perspective. Scouring the web for tree related deaths in BC reveals one motorist’s death in March 2015 by a tree tumbling onto the road near Christina Lake, a camper in Wells Gray Park in 2013 by a tree falling on her tent and 2 young hikers in Kootenay National Park by a tree sliding down a slope onto the trail in 2003. Compare that to the ICBC 5-year (20092013) stats for motor vehicle accidents of 314 people killed annually. Can we cut down (on) motor vehicles? How about wind speed? It takes winds in excess of 70-

90 km/h to break branches, 90-100 for limbs, 100-120 for prevalent breakage and 120140 for uprooting according to Environment Canada. How often do 100 –120 km/h winds occur during tourist season? Indeed, it is sad that past pruning in Rendall Park’s maples destroyed their beauty and safety rather than enhancing both. WorkSafe BC states the decision to retain a tree must include worker and/or public safety, the type of activity occurring around the tree, site factors and tree condition, and wildlife habitat values. Even one accident is one too many. It seems the Village has no option but to remove trees assessed as dangerous.

Home stay provides a valuable experience

Language instruction in B.C, or English as a Second Language (ESL) schools for international students, is directly responsible for one billion dollars in economic activity every year. It is the province’s fourth largest export industry and employs 24,000 British Columbians. Add in the economic activity that international students generate when they eat in B.C. restaurants, travel all over the province, and the “Home Stay” income received by thousands of B.C. families, and that figure balloons to more than three billion dollars in economic activity for B.C. For thousands of homestay parents, the homestay income helps to pay mortgages and put food on the table, and the relationships that grow from homestays make our world a little smaller.

Thousands of students who visit B.C. to learn English and then go back to their home countries are walking, talking advertisements that entice others to visit our province – effectively mini ambassadors we send all over the world! It is important that all of us in B.C., from the provincial government to Mayor Gregor Robertson and all of us as citizens, support the “International ESL Tourism” industry as it benefits our economy and encourages bright young people from all over the world to consider coming to B.C. to lend a hand. A resource we will come to cherish as our baby boomers retire! Jonathan Kolber, Vancouver Executive Director, International Language Academy of Canada

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Instead of replanting with non-native, small stature trees, the Village should consider native trees that are ideally adapted to our climate. Species to consider are red alder, cascara, black cottonwood or even bigleaf maple, a unique tree restricted to the south west coast of British Columbia. Interspersing a variety of native shrubs throughout the park – red flowering current, salmonberry, twinberrywould attract hummingbirds as well as deter blowing sand. Such plantings should soon provide shade for picnickers and restore the diversity about to be lost in the name of safety! Janne Perrin Harrison Hot Springs

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Grade 11 Eagles player Taylor Lees dribbles the ball while 90’s graduate Christine Watson plays defense. Behind is Sydeny Vanderwyk and Alyssa Lawley. The weekend’s alumni tournament was a lot of fun. There were 75 Agassiz alumni that came out for the 2015 tournament, held April 24-25 at the high school. In the end, the “old guys” won 54-50 in the final.

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Harrison paddle sports club open house free paddle the main boat launch. The fun starts at 1 p.m until 4 p.m. We will have a dragon boats, six-man outrigger canoe, kayaks, and a stand up board for you to try. We are looking for all kinds of people from fit to wanting to get fit. Paddle sports know no age restrictions. Youth is 10 to and including 18. When we have enough paddlers

we could have groups from 19 to 29, 30 to 40 and so on. Rght now we’re needing your help to make this come true. We invite you to come out with us and give these sports a try. i know you will be glad you did. Manfred A Preuss President of the Harrison Paddle Sports Club

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FVRD ‘Walks the Talk’ on Earth Day

You will have a tough time finding a garbage can at the FVRD. Late last year, FVRD staff kicked their cans to the curb and replaced them with new desktop compost bins, expanded recycling stations, and set a goal to reduce garbage output of the Chilliwack headquarters by 90 percent. “It was a very aggressive goal,” says FVRD Board Chair, Sharon Gaetz. “I am so pleased that on Earth Day we can report that the FVRD’s corporate garbage generation has decreased by a whopping 88 percent since we launched the new waste collection

FVRD staff member Rhys Walter works on building the FVRD's new corporate rooftop garden.

program. I have no doubt that our team will reach 90 percent by the end of 2015.” In addition to the new waste collection program, the FVRD has also been actively collecting pens for Strathcona

Elementary’s Dead Pen Challenge, launched a corporate electronic waste collection program, and begun construction of a rooftop patio garden, which will grow food crops. “The FVRD is

truly committed to promoting sustainability. The patio garden project is not only a green initiative, but one that also promotes employee wellness,” explains Gaetz. “Staff will use their lunch hours to work together on this project, connecting with one another and with nature. It’s a great opportunity to further build our team and work toward reducing our carbon footprint.” The FVRD has set corporate targets of reducing electricity, natural gas, fleet fuel and water consumption by 10 percent in 2015, relative to 2012-2014 levels. Karen Hatt photo

UBC researcher Yanne Stojkov monitors Arkansas, a Holstein cow that was unable to stand up after a hard birthing.

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Cows that can't stand up for whatever reason, often referred to as downed or downer cows, are not a unique problem for dairy farmers. But a unique method of treatment is sailing across the Fraser Valley and it’s giving farmers an alternative choice for cows that fall and can’t get back up. The Aqua Cow Rise System is just what it sounds like: a giant bathtub for cows, using the buoyancy in water to alleviate the majority of a cow’s weight. “Flotation treatment utilizes the buoyancy of water to lift recumbent cows, allowing them time to recover while only having to support 10 per cent of their body weight,” explains Yanne Stojkov, a researcher using this tool to study downed cows. “The buoyancy of the water allows the cow to stand comfortably.” The joint study between the animal welfare program at UBC and AgWest Veterinary Group, which owns the Aqua Cow Rise System, began in January. So far, Stojkov has taken the flotation tank to 17 farms, with his first stop in Agassiz last week at the Hatt Family Farm. Arkansas, a Holstein cow, became a downed cow after giving birth and suffering some nerve damage. Owner Karen Hatt explains that if a cow doesn’t get up on her own after 48 hours, there are few options farmers have to rehabilitate the cow. When the Hatts discussed the cow’s health with their veterinarian, he suggested they try out the Aqua Cow Rise System, currently being offered free to farmers to help the study. When Arkansas was first put in the tank on Tuesday, April 21, she couldn’t move at all. After that first session, Arkansas remained standing when the water was drained eight hours later. The next morning, Arkansas was

found grazing in the field near the tank, before she was put back into the tank for a second session. “We walked her in because she was already walking, to improve her condition,” explains Stojkov. Farmer Jeremy Hatt reports that as of the morning of Tuesday, April 28, the cow was walking around. He says the flotation system could be a useful tool for farmers and veterinarians to assess what should be the next treatment steps for a cow. "I've only used it once so it's all I have to go by, but I think it does show how good it can be for assessing," Hatt reports. "It's worth it for sure, to at least give it a try." Stojkov says they hope by the end of the study to have enough data to analyze which cases of downed cows fare best with the flotation treatment. They are also hoping to develop some protocols on how a farmer might best deal with a downed cow. “This is more equipment, more time, more effort,” says Stojkov. “But the water creates a more humane way to treat the cows.” Previous studies of the flotation system for downed cows has varied from 40 to 70 per cent success rates. The method is already used in Europe, the U.S. and other parts of Canada. But, according to Stojkov, it is a newer concept here in the Fraser Valley. So far, Stojkov has heard mostly positive comments from farmers. “Even if they didn’t experience a good outcome, most would use it again,” her reports. “That’s good, taking into account this is a lengthy process setting up.” For more information about the Aqua Cow Rise System please contact Agwest Veterinary Group. You can watch how the Aqua Cow Rise System equipment is used by going to YouTube and searching for “Agwest Dairy Float Tank”.

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GOLF GUIDE 2015

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2,337 respondents owned an adjustable driver by the end of 2011. The ability to upgrade shafts has also become popular as golfers respond to what the pros are doing.

Warmer weather sends scores of golfers to their favorite courses each and every day. Golf is a challenging pastime, but a few pointers can help golfers hone their short games, long games and everything in between. • Choose the right clubs. There is more to selecting clubs than pulling any old iron out of your golf bag and whacking away. Wind, hazards and obstructions in landing areas should influence your decision of which club to use. Novice golfers may want to rely on their caddies to make club recommendations, and as they become more confident in their abilities they can start to make their own to see which areas of your game need the most work. choices. • Anchor your feet. Anchor your foot behind the ball to drive the ball further. Right-handed players will keep the right foot anchored, and lefties will do the opposite. Do not lift your foot prematurely; otherwise, you can lose power and distance.

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• Fix your alignment. Align your shots by assessing the target from behind the ball. Then set the clubface behind the golf ball and align it with the target before you enter your stance.

• Use your torso for power. The torso is essential to a solid swing. • Identify your weaknesses. As with any hobby, identifying those Practice rotating from your core to control your backswing and areas that need the most work can help you become a better golf- then maintain the same spine angle and posture on the downer. Keep track of each shot you take, and then look at the results swing.

Adjustable golf clubs enable golfers to walk out onto the course with one driver and a few different shafts. With a couple of clicks from a wrench, a person can have an entirely new driver. That cuts down on the equipment that needs to be carried and can fine tune a golfer’s accuracy. These high-tech clubs are corresponding to changes being made to golf balls. Engineers have reduced the spin on golf balls to help the balls travel farther. To do so, golf experts advise that the ball needs to be hit higher into the air. Adjustable drivers can give players the edge they need to produce the right height and trajectory. Adjustable golf clubs enable players to fine tune their swings for more precision.

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Rainbow Trout Release at Deer Lake and Hicks Lake On Thursday, April 16, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC released 1,000 Rainbow Trout into Deer Lake and 1,500 Rainbow Trout into Hicks Lake. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC was created in 2003 as a private, not-forprofit organization, funded largely through freshwater fishing licence revenues. The Society works in partnership with Provincial fisheries

Rainbow trout were released into Hicks Lake and Deer Lake by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

managers to deliver fish stocking programs that support 50 percent of all fishing in B.C. lakes, releasing between six and eight million fish annually. It also operates fish culture services for sturgeon recovery programs, and various initiatives to increase angling participation. Through

these programs, the Society is working to ensure that BC has the most accessible, enjoyable and sustainable freshwater fishing in North America. For more information please check out our website at www. gofishbc.com.

Be prepared for early spring fishing

Most anglers yearn for spring when the ice has receded from the lake and they can get back on the water to visit favourite fishing holes. If you are like most and start your fishing early, here are a few tips to make sure that you don’t get caught by an unexpected breakdown or emergency on the water. Start by reloading all your safety equipment onto the boat making sure that each piece is in proper working order and that all powered equipment have fresh batteries. You can minimize the chance of getting stranded out on the water by ensuring that all systems on the boat are mechanically sound and that the gas tank is full with fresh gas before heading out. If you have a boat with external gas tanks, having a spare full tank on hand is a sound practice. In spring, the weather can change quickly so be sure to check the (marine) forecast before you go and be familiar with you and your boat’s weather limitations. And don’t be fooled by balmy spring breezes into dressing in light clothing. The water is still very cold and has a large influence in the air temperature above it, so be prepared with warm thermal protective clothing so you won’t be cutting your time on the water short.

With a little preparation, you can enjoy spring fishing safely.

A key piece of safety equipment is a marine radio or, where service is reliable, a cell phone to call for assistance. This

time of year, there are fewer boats on the water to render assistance if you need it. And before departing, tell a reliable person where you are going, when you expect to return and the number to call if you not return as scheduled. As you head out, be sure to wear your lifejacket. The water is cold and the shock you may experience with an unexpected fall, could hamper your ability to swim or even simply catch your breath. A lifejacket will give you the necessary time to sort things out and the time to rescue yourself. Plus with the number of styles available today, some specifically designed for anglers, there really is no reason not to wear one. And if you do end up in the water, have a way to get back in your boat unassisted. It can be as simple as tying a 4 or 5 foot loop of rope to a cleat and coiled just inside the boat. Make sure that you can reach it from the water to use it as a step to get back into your boat. Spring is a great season for fishing and, with a little preparation, you can enjoy it safely so you can concentrate on what’s important. For more safe boating tips, visit www. csbc.ca.

You can ‘help outrun cancer’

“I’m not a dreamer, and I’m not saying this will initiate any kind of definitive answer or cure to cancer, but I believe in miracles. I have to,” the words spoken by a true Canadian hero. Terry Fox had a single dream: a world without cancer. He sought to reach out to every corner of Canada, and beyond, when he embarked on his Marathon of Hope. Terry Fox ran the equivalent of a marathon a day for 143 days straight on one leg, to raise awareness for the need for cancer research funding. When his own cancer spread, he was forced to stop running. The heroic Canadian was gone, but his legacy was just beginning. This year marks the 35th anniversary of Terry’s historic Marathon of Hope and the Terry Fox Run for Agassiz/ Harrison Hot Springs is seeking volunteers to help keep Terry’s

message alive. The Terry Fox Run has taken place in the communities of Harrison Hot Springs and Agassiz since 1985 and has a long standing tradition in the community. Volunteers are needed for both run day activities and the organizing committee. By becoming a volunteer, you will be an integral part of carrying Terry’s torch and helping your community contribute to the close to $700 million already raised for cancer research worldwide, in Terry’s name. This year’s event in Agassiz/ Harrison Hot Springs takes place at the Cheam Retirment Village on the National Run Day, September 20, 2015. The run is a non-competitive, all-inclusive, family oriented activity where participants can run, walk, blade or bike. The registration fee is

by donation and there is no minimum pledge amount. “If you’ve given a dollar, you are part of the Marathon of Hope.” Terry taught us that every contribution matters. With 35 million people in our country and as we prepare to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Terry’s dream, we can realize his wish of $1 from every Canadian… with your help. We urge you to volunteer with a truly grassroots organization and help us continue to work together to outrun cancer. For more information about The Terry Fox Foundation visit http://www.terryfox.org/ If you are interested in Volunteering in Agassiz/ Harrison Hot Springs, please contact local volunteer run organizer, Elinor Bell, at 604796-8406 or elimal63@gmail. com

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Each parent in a family of four currently needs to make $17.27 an hour in order to obtain basic needs and "maintain a decent standard of living," says a local group. Living Wage Fraser Valley (LWFV), hosted by Vibrant Abbotsford, has calculated the 2015 "living wage" for the area from Abbotsford to Hope/Boston Bar, including Mission. The figure was released yesterday, April 29. A living wage is calculated based on a budget for a healthy family of four with two children ages four and seven, and each parent working 35 hours a week for 52 weeks a year. It takes into account basic expenses such as food, housing, childcare, clothing and transportation, after government taxes, credits, deductions and

subsidies have been factored in. The living wage does not consider home ownership, debt, holidays, saving for retirement or a child's education, or caring for a disabled, ill or elderly family member. This year's calculation is up 1.5 per cent from the 2014 figure of $17.02. Vibrant Abbotsford director Alison Homer said childcare, transportation and food were the biggest drivers of the increase, rising by $50, $29 and $24 respectively each month since last year. Homer said the Living Wage is released annually to demonstrate how the real costs of living are changing in local communities. She said this year the trend is continuing that the cost of living is rising faster than inflation. "It is progressively harder each year for families to make ends meet, with families

having to spend $308 more each month than they did three years ago to cover the same expenses," Homer said. She said the calculation emphasizes the need for businesses, policy makers and citizens to work together to ensure communities are affordable places for all residents. Homer said this year's report highlights the need for government

policies that benefit lower income families. For example, she said this year's expanded universal childcare benefit brings down the Living Wage by only 16 cents, whereas the proposed $10-a-day childcare plan would reduce it by $3.33. Homer said the living wage is based on the premise that people who work full-time should never have to

live in poverty. The Valley currently has two Living Wage employers – Vancity and Mission Community Skills Centre – and more are encouraged to take part. Those interested can become certified through a program offered by Living Wage Fraser Valley. For more information about the living wage, visit vibrantabbotsford. ca/livingwage.

Monthly living wage budget for a family of four in the Fraser Valley Total monthly expenses of $5,024 are broken down as follows: • $1,184.48 for childcare • $1,088,26 for shelter • $766.60 for food • $721.70 for other household expenses (personal care, furniture, school supplies and minimal recreation) • $474.74 for transportation • $201.48 for two weeks' pay (to cover emergency sickness) • $190.57 for clothing and footwear • $144 for government medical services plan • $139 for private medical insurance premiums • $112.96 for parent education (two local college courses per year)

C’est La Guerre

Columnist recalls the end of the Second World War

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If it would not have been for train station. a friend reminding me that Rumours had been about 70 years ago this past April for some time that one of the the Second World War had last battles of the War was to come to an end, it might have take place in Colmar and we slipped my mind. How could thought that some serious it, seeing that it was the most planning was in order. traumatic time of my The next day the life? theater decided to During the war, move all the music my family and I were instruments and living in Colmar, other things they a beautiful city in owned to Freiburg Alsace. We were across the river and there because my asked my father to parents had contracts go along to oversee with the “Theater de the transaction. He RUTH ALTENDORF Colmar”, my father accepted and my as the director of the Senior brother went with orchestra, my mother Happenings him. My mother as an actress and as well as my sister singer. and I were to stay War was largely witnessed with my aunt in Sigolsheim, a from the sidelines and life nearby village mainly known was relatively good until the for its excellent wine, until we year 1944. All this, however, all could return to Colmar. came to an end during an Ironically, the last evening in the fall with a big confrontation over Alsace bang, literally! I was sitting in did not take place in Colmar my parents’ bedroom talking but in Sigolsheim which was to my mother, when a big totally destroyed while Colmar explosion nearby shattered was left in peace. Ironically, the window behind me and a too, the theater lost all its large pile of broken glass and belongings due to bombing, splinters landed near my chair. but luckily my father and Luckily nobody in the room brother survived. It was a was hurt, especially since we lesson that one cannot plan later learned that a train filled during the war, especially not with bombs and ammunition as a civilian! had exploded at the nearby But back to Sigolsheim,

where the military gathered and the civilians started to move food and themselves to the Monastery up on the mountains. What was left in the village was the military and us: my mother, sister, myself and a cousin who was there from Paris, also thinking that Sigolsheim was safe. The big question was what to do? The answer presented itself in the form of some rather dilapidated trucks plus several soldiers who, still recovering from various injuries, were supposed to bring the vehicles, themselves and us across the river and on to Freiburg. It was a daring escape, not only because the bridge was under fire, but also because only some of the trucks were in working condition and good enough to pull the others along. My mother and sister were put into one of the “working” trucks because it had a window in the driver’s compartment that would shield them from snow and rain. My cousin and I were assigned to the second truck which had no windshield, no motor, only a handbrake and was pulled by an axel at first, a rope later when, in all the excitement, the axel was bent. Several times while coming

closer to the bridge, we all had to get out and seek shelter wherever we could find it, since not only the bridge but also its surroundings were under fire. Finally we made it to the other side where, however, the situation turned out to be even more dangerous than before. Not only was the slope leading up to the road under fire, but also the road itself. Grenades were hitting the ground before and beside us and an ambulance standing in the middle of it all added to the eery sight. The rope pulling our truck broke and we rolled backwards until stopped by a large tree. Eventually, though, we made it to the relative safety of a nearby village up on the hill. We certainly had been as close to a battlefield as we ever wanted to be! Remembering this night seems like remembering a bad dream, nothing made sense anymore. Perhaps I said something like this to our driver or he thought so himself, because at one time he looked at me and, using a phrase he borrowed from the French, said: “C’est la Guerre, c’est la guerre (It's the war)” and shook his head!

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Environment

Funding for energy efficiency in Kent and Harrison Hot Springs

The B.C. government is providing rebate funding to Kent and Harrison Hot Springs in recognition of their commitment to support healthier, more sustainable communities announced Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness “Reducing pollution requires effort, not only for the larger cities, but also small towns and communities,” said Throness. “Communities like Kent and

The latest buzz on bees

If you have a mason bee house you will notice the bees are active although the weather is chilly and wet. This is the reason we encourage this species because the flowers of the fruit trees are open and ready to be pollinated. Mason bees, also called “Blue Orchard”, are gentle souls that only sting if forced into a closed situation like under clothing. They are not honey producers, they merely collect pollen for nourishment to procreate the species. As soon as the bees emerge and mate, the females start laying eggs. To JANE KIVETT provide food for Green the larva next Thumb spring she has lined the bed with a mixture of pollen and nectar and closes the “door” with a similar mixture. Hence, the name mason bee. Clever, eh? All sounds perfect except for the predators. In our experience we have had a couple of attack situations. One, a mouse/vole got in the bee house, pushed the tubes out and ate some of the larva. To solve this problem, we put half inch wire mesh over the opening. The second problem occurred last year when we noticed the closures to the tubes had been opened in the fall. Upon examining the paper tubes we saw minute holes all along the tubes and discovered tiny white larva eating the brown larva of the bees. In searching for an answer on the internet, I found the culprit was a ‘parasitic wasp’ who had laid her eggs—sounds evil, doesn’t it? This year we plan to attach a fine screen mesh over the entrance of our houses when activity has

stopped, around July/August. Much more information can be obtained on the care of mason bees on the internet. Questions and Answers After the rhodos and azaleas are finished my garden lacks colour. What can I plant for color that continues into fall? The following shrubs bloom from July to October and can be found in compact form: Abelia, pink flowers that last until frost; butterfly bush, fragrant and attracts bees and butterflies; Henry’s St. John’s Wort, has yellow flowers and evergreen in our climate; hydrangreas, many colors and great for shady spots; sweetspire, slightly perfumed white flower spikes, foliage turns redpurple in fall. Roses are always dependable for color until frost. Many shrubs can be used just for leaf color alone, such as winterberry that has a variation of green/gold or green/white leaves. Japanese dogwoods can be added to the list of colorful plants. I’m just naming a few selections. I suggest going to the local greenhouses now for advice and purchasing rather than waiting until July/August when it is usually too hot and dry to plant shrubs. Remember to check the sun exposure of the planting site before purchasing. Need a space-saver vegetable for your deck and are you into novelty plants? Now you can pick your tomato “sauce” above to put on your “fries” below! The plant is call “Ketchup and Fries”, developed in England and now available in Canada. It is the product of two different nightshade plants, a cherry tomato grafted onto a white potato. Many have been sold in England, we’ll wait for Canadian results! Keep sending questions to news@ ahobserver.com.

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publicly on their progress toward meeting their climate action goals are eligible to receive a grant equivalent to 100 per cent of the carbon tax they pay directly. In March 2015, $6.4 million was provided to B.C. communities. To learn about the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program, visit www.cscd.gov. bc.ca/lgd/greencommunities/ carip.htm.

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Agassiz Monday Painters Art Show 2015 The Agassiz Monday Painters Art Show took place Saturday, April 18 on a beautiful summer-like day at the Agassiz United Church. It is remarkable that this year is the 54th anniversary of this group painting together. Marg Doman was honoured as the featured artist of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show. The subjects of her paintings included a hummingbird which was her first painting. Also, some others depicted trips to the interior and backyard scenes while others were fun to paint still life on Yupo paper.

There were so many talented artists that participated in the show, making it difficult to select the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choiceâ&#x20AC;? for the popular favourites. However, decisions were made. â&#x20AC;˘ First Place: Alexa Chykowski â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the 5 Mile Trailâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Second Place: Zidonja Ganert â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Evening Tideâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Third Place tie: Bob Lounsbury â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;City Hall and Pat Macdonald â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regal Beautyâ&#x20AC;? The winners of the free draw included: â&#x20AC;˘ Maureen Moulton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; painting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Waterfront, Torontoâ&#x20AC;? donated by S. Pranger â&#x20AC;˘ Shelley Derksen

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A visitor to the show admires the vivid painting by John Jones during the annual Monday Painters art show, held April 18 at the Agassiz United Church.

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Painters appreciated the support from the visitors who attended this annual occasion. This event serves as a gathering place for the community to come together to experience the wonderful world of art while socializing

with family and friends. It was so encouraging to hear the accolades of praise and acknowledgment of the artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; talents. When artists are recognized for their artworks, it inspires them to be continue their passions.

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exhibit will open on September 23 during RiverFest, the Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual festival in celebration of the living, working Fraser River. The Fraser River Discovery Centre Society operates the Fraser River Discovery Centre. Through interactive exhibits and engaging programming, the Discovery Centre showcases the Fraser Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in shaping BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ecological, cultural and economic diversity. Its mission is to be the Voice of the Fraser in presenting the stories of the Fraser River and their contribution to the life, history and future of British Columbia with the vision of connecting communities in discovery and celebration of the living, working Fraser River. The Discovery Centre is currently open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. Admission to the exhibit galleries is by donation.

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Great Summer Employment at BC’s #1 Waterpark! POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN: t (6&45 4&37*$&4 t 8"5&3 4"'&5: t '00% 4&37*$&4 t 1"3, 1"530- 1"3, 4&37*$&4 FOR DETAILED LIST OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE PLEASE VISIT US AT:

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Great Work Environment! Great Hours! All Positions Start at $10.50/hr. Paid Training and Uniform Provided

TJ Gooliaff

Congratulations on receiving your Bachelor of Science Degree from UFV! Good luck on your Masters at UBCO! Love your family. So proud!

TO APPLY email resume and cover letter indicating position being applied to as well as your most recent High School or Post Secondary education to:

info@cultus.com or fax 604.858.2934

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CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

130

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESEARCHER

CARETAKER NEEDED for a 15 unit motel in Delta. Free accommodation plus income. This position is ideal for retired couple looking to keep busy while enjoying some income. For more information call (604)943-2632 or Email: manager@beachgrovemotel.com

JOB LOCATION: In-SHUCK-ch Nation Deroche Administration Ofﬁce Working under the supervision of the Economic Development Officer, the incumbent will be expected to:

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

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Dairy Herdsperson - Must have post-secondary education. in agriculture, relevant management skills, min. 2yrs experience. E-mail application to: grboyes@gmail.com

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS 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

FARM WORKERS

130

HELP WANTED

CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

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

S Research business concept study templates S Research business model development tools S Research characteristics of a business model S Develop market research tools to support business model development S Develop business models for In-SHUCK-ch businesses S Prepare business financial projections from research S Maintain open and reliable communication through various forms of media S Pass a criminal Record Check S Must have a valid class 5 Drivers License EXPERIENCE: The incumbent shall be adept in using Microsoft office, possess superior verbal and written communication skills. EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS: Have some post secondary education and will be continuing their education in the fall. Pursuant to the Aboriginal Employment Program, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry. SALARY: Dependant upon exp.

Only those of interest will be contacted.

DEADLINE: May 15, 2015 or until position is filled. START DATE: June 1, 2015. POSITION DURATION: 13 wks

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Please forward your resume with an attached cover letter.

JOB LOCATION: In-SHUCK-ch Nation Deroche Administration Ofﬁce JOB ENVIRONMENT / DUTIES: Working under the supervision of the Cultural Coordinator, the incumbent will be expected to: S Assist with the preparation, set up/take down for In-SHUCK-ch Days 2015 S Attend event Aug. 22-23, 2015 S Assist with seeking donations & sponsorship for event S Assist with preparation of final reports regarding In-SHUCK-ch Days S Contribute to the monthly Ucwalmicw newsletter through articles S May also assist in the day-today office duties S Beneficial to have a valid Class 5 Drivers License.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: This individual will have some post secondary education and will be continuing their education in the fall. Pursuant to the Aboriginal Employment Program, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry.

HELP WANTED

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

Sheryl Rankel, Ofﬁce Mgr Phone: 604-820-6873 Fax: 604-820-6847 - Email: sheryl.rankel@inshuckch.com

now hiring apply now

SALARY: Dependant on exp. DEADLINE June 15/15 or until filled

START DATE: July 6, 2015. POSITION DURATION: 8 weeks Please forward your resume with an attached cover letter.

Sheryl Rankel, Ofﬁce Mgr Phone: 604-820-6873 Fax: 604-820-6847 - Email:

available positions

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CHIHUAHUAS, 7 weeks, 2 brown 1 black, $600 each. Call (604)7690088 Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, good guard dog/family pet. born feb 11. $750; 604-796-3026, no sunday calls

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 7 weeks old. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

287

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. 1-800-573-2928

300

LANDSCAPING

PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th. Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge. $850-$1250. 604-376-0920

560

MISC. FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

MISC. WANTED

Have Unwanted Firearms?

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

320

MOVING & STORAGE

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

329 PAINTING & DECORATING REAL ESTATE 626

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

about the company WorkSafeBC safety innovation award winner manufacturing environment fast paced & energetic global leader

RENTALS 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

2 coats any colour

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

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opportunities, go to

PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

rimex.com/careers

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. 2004 MAZDA 3, 4 dr, auto, p/l, runs good STK#673. $4,900. 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 dr, auto, full load. STK#648 $4,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900. 2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, auto, full load. STK#672. This week only! $6,900. 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. 2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4X4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

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

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

about RIMEX and these

HOUSES FOR SALE

LOOKING for PEACE & QUIET? 1702 sq. ft. new home in Princeton $40,000 below asmnt. 2 car garage, basement & loft. $349,900. 250769-6614

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

For more information

The Scrapper

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

563

knoke trucking

pick a part

MULTI POO miniature black brown & tan 4-6 lbs hypo allerg, exc family pet, vet cert $1600. 604-341-1445.

VECTOR RENO’S Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327

Telstar Window Service Ltd.

GPRC, Fairview Campus requires Heavy Equipment Technician Instructors to commence August 15, 2015. Visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers for more information!

TRUCKS & VANS

PETS

Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Has openings for the following positions: • 1 full-time screener • 1 full time salesperson Full training for both positions provided for the right candidates. Please call Monique at: 604-796-2025 or email resume to: telstarwindowservice@shaw.ca

851

PETS

sheryl.rankel@inshuckch.com

welders labourers painters cnc operators machinists warehousemen

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

JOB LOCATION: In-SHUCK-ch Nation office in Deroche JOB DESCRIPTION: Working under the supervision of the Office Manager, the student will assist with newsletter mail outs, photocopying, filing, data entry, as well as contributing to our monthly newsletter and assist in day-to-day office duties. JOB OBJECTIVES: Employ a First Nation Secondary student who will be returning to school in the fall. Introduce a youth to the office environment. Provide us with an opportunity to mentor a youth (not just limited to employment). We intend to use this opportunity to work with the student on: communication, both written and oral, office writing skills, and organization of meetings. We feel strongly that improving the above noted skills will assist to prepare the student for future entry in the labor force, as well as to return to school.

RIMEX Supply—Agassiz

845

in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:

sheryl.rankel@inshuckch.com

LOOKING FOR Campground Operators/Hosts for Cascade Peninsula campground on Harrison Lake. Must provide onsite accommodations, and have vehicle suitable for gravel roads. Compensation based on fees collected. Contact Ian at 604-799-3597

RUBBISH REMOVAL

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION

Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

OFFICE ASSISTANT

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TRANSPORTATION

BOXER PUPS, family raised, dewclaws, tails, vaccinated, health cert exc quality. $1800. 604-341-1445

SALARY: Dependant on exp. DEADLINE May 15/15 or until filled START DATE: June 1, 2015. POSITION DURATION: 13 wks Please forward your resume with an attached cover letter.

Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

341 6914953

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Sheryl Rankel, Ofﬁce Mgr Phone: 604-820-6873 Fax: 604-820-6847 - Email:

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

EXPERIENCE: The incumbent shall be adept in using Microsoft office, shall possess superior verbal & written communication skills.

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

HomeCare Nurse Supervisor required. Please email applications to healthdirector@nakazdlihealth.ca. fax 250 996 2262 attn: Aileen. Fort St. James B.C. For full details of this job visit www.firstnationsjobsonline.com healthcare.

PERSONAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

EVENT ASSISTANT

JOB ENVIRONMENT / DUTIES:

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

706

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

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe Manor 1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz (Under new Management)

Spacious and bright

new condo quality 1 bdrm...$650 and 2 bdrm...$800/m Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences, down town. Available now. Call 604-703-3405

HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $595 & $625/month includes utilities. Call 604-819-8184

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. 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY 7psg full load, runs good, Aircared STK#530, $3,900. 2004 DODGE CARAVAN 7 passenger, fully loaded, STK#525, $2,900. 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. $9,900. 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 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.

Financing Available www.keytrackautosales.ca

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R.C.E. APPLIANCE REPAIR

.wwwone4yacht.com 604-669-2248

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GARAGE SALES

Bargains & Treasures Galore

ABBOTSFORD

FLEA MARKET Abbotsford Exhibition Park TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE

~ SUNDAYS ONLY ~ 6 am to 4 pm Phone 604-859-7540

Agassiz-Harrison Lions Annual Garage Sale

Saturday, May 2nd 9 am - 3 pm at the

Agassiz Anglican Church Hall Bright “bling”, yummy bake tables and treasures for all in support of our community ventures.

GARAGE SALES

at the Harrison Mills Community Hall

Garage Sale Saturday May 2, 2015 9am - 3 pm

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10am-4pm Tzeachten Hall 45855 Promontory Rd

604-796-2834 Service to all makes of washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

51375 Yale Rd Rosedale United Church Fund Raiser

Sat. May 2

Tables Rentals available $15 each Please call Mel to book: 604-302-0691 Harrison Mills Community Hall 1995 School Road, Harrison Mills BC

Huge Flea Market Saturday May 2

GARAGE SALES

Rosedale

9am - 2pm

antiques, automotive, BAKING, bikes, books, BURGERS, camping, crafts, decorations,dehuidifier, dors, electronics, freezer, fishing, furniture, gardening, golf, hardware, kitchen, ladders, lattice, lighting, medical, mosquito killer, plants, records, signs, shelves, speakers, steam punk, sports, tools, toys, windows, wool (lots), lots more.

TO ADVERTISE IN THIS MONTHLY FEATURE Contact Sarah: ads@ahobserver.com

604.796.4301

Over 100 tables. Kids stuff, vintage treasures, clothes, collectibles, household, DVD’s, records & more. $2 admission.

Agassiz

Computer & Signs

Computers & Laptops Sales & Repairs

JOE’S JUNK

& M E TA L R E M O VA L

NOTHING TOO SMALL, NOTHING TOO BIG.

WINDOW

screens We make HOUSE CALLS for Measuring & Installation

25 years experience

FREE metal p/u

Mon-Fri 10-4:30 604-491-6601 Unit #5-1824 No.9 Hwy.

FREE estimates for junk removal

DOOR RETRACTABLE SCREENS Call Harry at 604-796-2025

604.316.0760

Telstar Window Service Ltd. 7663 Industrial Way, Agassiz

agassizcomputerandsigns.com

FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS

604-796-1196 | cell 604-857-3375 • New Cabinetry and Cabinet Refacing • Counter Tops • All Custom Cabinets are made from solid wood (no particle board) 6390 PIONEER AVE., AGASSIZ

V I S I T O U R S H OW RO OM

Public Notice

www.finback.ca

Proposed Property Disposition Partnership Lease

Call (604) 795-0214 24 Hour Service

Locally owned and operated For more information visit

www.peteandsonplumbing.com

Hope Auto Body Ltd.

Pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Community Charter, the District of Kent intends to renew the lease on its Cemetery Road property to the Kent Raceways Society for the purposes of racing. 1) The legal description of that portion on which resides the Kent Raceways Society: Approximately 8.64 acres of land lying to the North of Cemetery Road covering a portion of NE ¼ of Lot 1, Plan BCP 4429, Section 34, Township 3, Range 29, Meridian W6, New Westminster District, Except Plan BCP11468, Plan BCP27720, Plan BCP41055, and Plan EPP14819.

• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility - all insurance company estimates written here

Or commonly known as 5045 Cemetery Road, as hatched below:

contactsecurity.ca

Agassiz All Storage Easy access from Hwy 1 or 7 We have storage for:

• RVS • BOATS • VEHICLES • • • • •

The lease shall commenced 01 May 2015, for a FIVE (5) year term with possible renewal. Wallace Mah Chief Administrative Officer

Heated units Long term discounts Security fenced Electronic gate Video surveillance

7651 Industrial Way Agassiz, BC • Ph: 1.604.796.5577 info@agassiz-all-storage.com • www.agassiz-all-storage.com

966 6th Avenue, 604 •869 •5244 www.hopeautobody.ca

TO ADVERTISE IN THIS FEATURE:

CALL Sarah @ 604-796-4301

20 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, April 30, 2015

Cold Beer, & Wine Store E small

Every Friday FRE

! A Z PcIomZ pliments of

Each purchase over $25 earns you a stamp. Fill your card & receive a $20 credit to the Agassiz Liquor Store.

WE DELIVER!

604.491.1010

Demetre’srstP2iz0 za for the fi customers that spend over $30 after 4pm!

Agassiz • Harrison Hope • Rosedale E.Chilliwack

ALL LIQUOR AT GOVERNMENT STORE PRICING OR BELOW GREAT DEAL! 9 WINES UNDER $9

ALCOHOL SPECIALS

42 below Vodka 750ml BONUS SHOT GLASS *with purchase while supplies last

FEATURE WINES Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

Sambuca 375ml

2710

1310

Retail: $23.48 Tax + dep.: $3.62

2200

Retail: $11.30 Tax + dep.: $1.80

Captain Morgans Spiced Rum 750ml BONUS GLASS

Retail: $19.05 Tax + dep.: $2.95

Bombay Sapphire Gin 750ml BONUS SHOT GLASS

*with purchase while supplies last

Kim Crawford Merlot

Retail: $23.48 Tax + dep.: $3.62

Retail: $19.05 Tax + dep.: $2.95

2200

2710

Retail: $23.48 Tax + dep.: $3.62

BEER SPECIALS

12 Cans of Old Milwaukee

2000

12 Pack Bottles Corona BONUS COOLER BAG

Retail: $16.35 Tax + dep.: $3.65

*with purchase while supplies last

24 Cans of Budweiser and Budlight

3990

2700

Retail: $22.52 Tax + dep.: $4.48

24 Cans of Canadian BONUS TOQUE OR COOLER BAG

Retail: $32.61 Tax + dep.: $7.29

*with purchase while supplies last

3990

ENTER TO WIN A PORTABLE BBQ! WITH PURCHASE

604.796.2086 ALL PRICES INCLUDE #108-1810 No. 9 Hwy. Agassiz (Prospera Bank Mall)

TAX & DEPOSIT While Quantities Last

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