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In a traditional ceremony to honour Jaden Chapman for his courage in a recent house fire, community leaders drummed and sang while attendees came and gave him hugs, including his great-grandmother Joan Chapman.

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A young man became a local hero after he saved the lives of five others in a recent house fire. Jaden Chapman, 14, was asleep in the early morning of Sunday, June 14 in a friend’s house on Sachem Road at Sts’ailes. He woke to the sound of pictures falling off the wall. "I went to go look, and the fire popped right up," he explains. "Everyone else was sleeping and didn't hear it." Chapman immediately jumped into action. He quickly woke up his friends who were downstairs with him then called to the mother and child asleep

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upstairs. The fire, which had started in the kitchen, had already filled the stairs. Chapman and the others coached the child upstairs to jump out of the second floor window while the mom dashed downstairs through the flames to get outside. When fire crews arrived, all the house's occupants were out and accounted for on the lawn. Fire crews worked to stop the blaze before it burnt the downstairs to the ground, explains Sts’ailes Fire Chief Tim Felix. “It took us six minutes to get there. In that six minutes from the call, the whole house was engulfed,” explains Felix.

The fire chief speaks highly of Chapman for his actions that day. “He’s a brave young man. A lot of kids would have buckled under pressure and run out of the house in fear. He had it in his mind and heart to save them,” says Felix. “He has a lot of courage.” Chapman’s teachers at Sts’ailes Community School agree with Felix. In a traditional ceremony on the final day of the school year, Chapman was recognized for his bravery. "He did something extraordinary, which in our minds and I'm sure in yours, makes him a hero," said Principal Bill Dietrich.

"Thank you for being an extraordinary person." His teachers gifted Chapman, who lost most of what he has in the fire, a new longboard and

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The Agassiz-Harrison Museum is almost ready to open after months of renovations and improvements to the 122-year old building. "It's been a labour of love in many ways," says Judy Pickard, museum manager. "It's been a lot of work. But a lot of fun too." Renovations began in early March. Every single item in the museum was packed up. Every hole was filled and every wall was painted. The 30-year old carpet was removed and replaced with beautiful vinyl plank flooring. Then each item was carefully placed back in its proper spot, thanks to the tireless work of dedicated volunteers. Some exhibits were installed the way they had been while others have been re-arranged to provide an interesting visual change. 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 in 2003. "It's such a beautiful building, one of the last wooden stations in Canada built by the CPR," shares Historic Society president Joan Vogstad. As the renovations inside were being completed, then work on the outside began, funded through a $25,000 federal grant. The wood entrance to the museum / visitor was old and rotting in spots. Boards have been replaced as needed over the years but the 12-year old walkway needed updating. On top of that, the wood has proven to be hazardous with the slightest precipitation, leading to safety concerns for

Renovations are finally finished at the Agassiz-Harrison Museum on Pioneer Ave. Volunteers spent time recently preparing the site for a new concrete walkway, including Bruce Key who moved the caboose out of the way, using Paul te Brinke's loaned backhoe. Other volunteers who sweated in the sun to prep the site include Linda and Mal Shepard, Bruce Turner, Bunk Mackay, Gordon Veltkamp, Kaelin and Brooke Duncan, Ken Vriend and Albert Reimersma, along with help from the District of Kent's Public Works department.

visitors and volunteers. The wood planks were removed and the salvageable ones were sent to the Agassiz community gardens. When the planks were removed, they discovered rot underneath the building. Pickard reports they were able to replace all the rotten wood, which added time to the project, before finally prepping the site for the new walkway. In an update to the District of Kent Council at their June 22 meeting, Pickard thanked the District for all their assistance. Council agreed to finance the renovations inside for $22,500, drawn out of the Wayward Pines legacy funding. They also provided gravel and assistance from the Public Works crew. What really shone in this project though was the volunteers. Vogstad says the

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individuals who spent their time on the museum, ranging from teens through to senior citizens, did a fantastic job. "We're lucky to have so many wonderful volunteers," says Vogstad. Roughly 50 volunteers, including eight high school students and six 20-year olds who helped with the moving, spent countless hours inside and out getting the museum into ship shape. Pickard praises the community, from all the volunteer labour to the local contractors who completed all the work, to support from the District and the Kent-Harrison Foundation. "It's been a really big job with a lot of community help," she remarks. In her delegation to Council, Pickard joked that

people would cringe when the museum showed up on their call display, knowing it would be a call for help. But Councillor Sylvia Pranger said it is amazing to see just how many volunteers we have in this community who pull together to make projects like this happen. Mayor John Van Laerhoven thanked Pickard for spearheading the project. "This facility is very much valued," he stated. To celebrate the project's completion, the museum is having a grand opening Friday, July 10 from 1-3 p.m. There will be tours of the museum and cake (a 1914 recipe found in the Heritage cookbook)! All are welcome. For more information, call the museum at 604-796-3345.

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of chips and sports drink, because after all the hard work of saving everyone, he would be thirsty and hungry. Chapman's family is proud of him too. His mother, grandmother and great grandmother attended the presentation June 24. "He's our hero," Joan Chapman, his great grandmother, states simply. Chapman says after the fire, he was in a state of shock and felt depressed. When asked if there are ways the larger community can help him, Chapman said he was OK. The Sts'ailes community has banded

together to help Chapman and the displaced family. The little money he had to his name, Chapman actually donated to the family he was staying with, to help them get back on their feet. The fire started in the kitchen after the adult in the house was cooking and accidentally fell asleep. The child who jumped out the second floor window was miraculously unscathed, but the mom came away with burns on her feet, arms and neck. She was transported to Chilliwack Hospital for treatment. She is now out of the hospital and on the road to recovery, reports Felix.

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District Council votes in a pay raise

Following an independent review, the District of Kent Council voted in a raise for the mayor and councillors. The mayor’s remuneration increased from $24,419 to $33,239, while councillor remuneration went from $12,111 to $15,736. Paul McKivett from James R. Craven Associates Ltd. spoke to the report during the meeting. He noted the demands on elected official’s time, from meetings to reading reports to discussing issues with citizens. There are functions local officials are expected to attend that have nothing to do with their elected roles. All these tasks take mayors and councillors away from their family and friends, and require many hours each week. McKivett said estimates range from 20 to 30 hours per week that elected members spend to fulfill the requirements of public office, with expectations of locally elected officials increasing each year. “The primary thing to remember is, holding elected office is not the same as holding a job. But neither is it a volunteer position,” said McKivett. “There is a great deal expected of you.”

The company chose eight different municipalities with which to compare the District’s numbers, finding ones that are rural in nature and not located adjacent to major metropolitan areas, “because that tends to skew what the remuneration is,” explained McKivett. All the municipalities chosen for comparison are smaller than the District, though McKivett said population size is not the only factor to consider when determining fair compensation. Municipalities included Smithers, Gibsons, Venderhoof, Grand Forks, Port Hardy, Sparwood, Chetwynd and Ucluelet. Every single one of them pay their elected officials more than the District. The District of Kent mayor’s remuneration was more than $8,800 below the average of $33,238.63. Councillors elsewhere made an average of $15,729.88, or about $3,600 more than the District’s councillors. Within the Fraser Valley Regional District, including Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Kent, Hope and Harrison Hot Springs, the average salary is $55,416 for a mayor and $22,864 for councillors. Harrison Hot

Spring’s mayor makes $30,000 a year while councillors made $15,000. Harrison’s population is under 1,500. The District of Kent’s population is almost 5,900. In discussion prior to the vote, Councillor Darcy Striker questioned the suggested time an elected official spends on municipal work of 20 to 30 hours. He says when he sat in as acting mayor, it was a huge volume of time for him and he did not even attend all the meetings. Councillor Sylvia Pranger recalled when she was mayor, it was probably more like 60 hours a week spent on the job. Pranger said while the remuneration amount does not matter to her personally, what she hopes is that a higher compensation may encourage younger people to try out for elected office as they have a lot to contribute to the table. Councillor Duane Post agreed with Striker, saying he knows the mayor puts in much more time than councillors do. However, he said, “I do have a problem with it increasing by a third.” Post proposed raising the mayor’s renumeration to an even $30,000 and $13,500 for

councillors. Mayor John Van Laerhoven reflected that while the job is not 24 / 7, duties can arise at any time that call for his attention. “There is a considerable time commitment,” he admitted. “Issues come up at any time.” While Van Laerhoven and councillors spoke to the difficulty of voting oneself a raise, CAO Wallace Mah pointed out that administration recommended McKivett’s company to compare rates and make a suggestion. So, it was not Council putting forward this recommendation but rather an unbiased outsider. Council voted in favour of the new remuneration rates, with Councillor Post opposed. The last review in the District was done in 2009, with only cost of living adjustments applied since that date. Before he took his leave, McKivett paused and told the elected officials sitting at the table, “Most councils don’t have this discussion in public like this, and you’re to be commended for doing it.” James R. Craven Associates Ltd. has done 25 to 30 renumeration studies over the past eight years, according to McKivett.

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FVRD Solid Waste Management Plan The FVRD is looking at a solid waste management plan that will incorporate an organics ban and possible mixed waste facility, as reported in a presentation to the District of Kent Council by Jessica Morrison, environmental services co-ordinator for the FVRD. She came to update Council on the Solid Waste Management Plan implementation. She touched on the issue of materials bans for garbage, such as for mattresses. Councillor Darcy Striker questioned if it will be a problem to implement FVRD-wide bans in Agassiz, given the District’s current lack of public curbside pickup for garbage. Morrison said the District of Kent’s lack of curbside pickup does come up in FVRD staff discussions. “As we develop bans, whoever does the pickup will, I think, be responsible,” said Morrison. “There’s no reason you have to look at curbside collection.” But she did say it is certainly something the District could look into,

to see if it makes sense for the District to take on at this point.

Weight Room Renovations

The inaugural Parks and Recreation committee meeting was held in May, with the minutes and items up for discussion presented at the June 22 regular Council meeting. The committee recommended that Council consider removing the wall between the weight room and the former preschool room at the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre (CRCC). The renovation will expand the weight room and provide a new area for free-weights. Council agreed, with Mayor John Van Laerhoven reporting that there was money designated in the budget for this project. Kerry Hilts, director of community services, said the goal is to have the work completed over the summer months when it has the least impact to the community. The Parks and Rec committee also discussed a new play structure for Evergreen Park, the possibility of a disc golf course in town and the ongoing request

of community members for the construction of an indoor pool. The committee touched on tombstone preservation at Kent Cemetery, upgrades at Pioneer Park and some details about the functions and operations of the new committee. Members of the parks and recreation committee Jack van Dongen, Jayson Gill, Bruce Key, Michelle Kuipers, Chuck Jensen and Ian Wilson. It is chaired by Councillor Susan Spaeti, with Councillor Duane Post as alternate.

Morrow and Pioneer Upgrades

Morrow Road and Pioneer Road will be getting some upgrades in the near future. Council approved a proposal by Wedler Engineering LLP for engineering services, including a topographic survey, design, tender and construction services works. The list of projects on Morrow Road include sidewalk, curb and gutter expansion to connect the space between Tower Road and Industrial Road.There will also be a short sidewalk extension between the Catholic church to Woodridge on Estates. Lastly

Morrow, there will be a sanitary sewer main replacement from Vimy Road to Garden Place. On Pioneer Avenue, the sidewalk, fencing, curb and gutter will extend from the Ferny Coombe Pool driveway entrance to the entrance of the CRCC. Pioneer Avenue will be reconstructed from Agassiz Avenue to the CRCC driveway entrance. Mick Thiessen, director of engineering services, says they hope to have all the work completed by the end of this year.

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Seabird Island Chief Clem Seymour and Fraser Cascade School District chair Ron Johnstone signed a Local Education agreement last week, committing to support First Nations student achievement.

approaches. It featured a detailed commitment to measurable results and promoted openness, communication and a partnership between Band, District, School and home. As part of the LEA, the Band, Schools and District meet quarterly to discuss results and collaborate to address issues that stand in the way of student success. This agreement places even more focus on measuring results, promoting strong attendance, and seeing

strong collaboration between schools and First Nations parents. Chief Clement Seymour and Seabird Island Band have long been passionate advocates of education that promotes strong collective relationships and high standards. “This agreement builds on the success that we have seen over the last number of years raising literacy and numeracy, seeing many more graduates and ensuring that our children

and their culture and language is valued in the public school system," said Chief Seymour. "In light of the recent release of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (2015) and its accounting of the devastating effects of residential schools, this kind of relationship is a positive move forward and one which provides a positive future for our children.” Ron Johnstone, Chair of the Fraser Cascade School District stated, “We are pleased to be able to continue the effective working relationship with Seabird Island Band. During every LEA discussion that has taken place there has been one common and important theme; we are all here to make a difference for the children. Both parties are committed to doing everything possible to ensure that Seabird students are provided excellent opportunities to succeed in our schools.”

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The rising threat of wildfires has led to a campfire ban across much of southwestern B.C. The ban declared by the Coastal Fire Centre took effect June 27 and covers the entire Lower Mainland except where fires are allowed by local municipalities, and all but the northernmost part of Vancouver Island. The fire danger rating is high across the Lower Mainland and there’s a pocket of extreme fire risk region on the east side of Harrison Lake, said fire information officer Donna MacPherson. So far there have been 91 fires in the coastal region, mostly

small ones that have been quickly extinguished. There are no significant wildfires causing smoke or danger near Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Valley. But officials fear new fires could be sparked by lightning or human carelessness. “We’re a little concerned that people don’t understand how dry it is,” MacPherson said. “We’re seeing dryness that normally occurs in late July or August, instead of at this time of the year. June is typically our wet month.” Long grasses that are tinder dry can easily be sparked by thrown cigarette or an ATV that drives through, she said. The main fire still burning in the area is the 611-hectare Elaho

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An email arrived in the newsroom inbox on the other morning from none other than Liberal leader Justin Trudeau. It read as follows: “hey. really quick... big announcement coming. on in 2 mins. it’s time for real change. gotta go. J.” The email, crafted to look like a buddy’s drunk text on a Saturday night, was sent to thousands of people across the country to bolster some last-minute webcast viewing of Trudeau’s campaign-style speech in Ottawa. The highlight of that speech, other than watching 200 Liberal MP-hopefuls fatigue their smiling muscles behind Trudeau’s podium, included a promise to reform Canada’s electoral system within 18 months of taking power. A bold plan, indeed ... except for the fact that the federal NDP have been advocating for proportional representation since 2004, and the Greens have had it on their books since the mid-1990s. The latest polling numbers (still four months out from the election) show that if the election was held today, the NDP could garner 29.1 per cent of the vote, while the Conservatives would hold onto a minority government with 30 per cent of the vote. The same poll suggests the Liberals would again be in third place with 94 seats in the House of Commons. Trudeau has a long road to climb to achieve Mulcair’s momentum, and the calculated release of the Liberals’ major announcements may yet be enough to turn the tide. But one mistake Trudeau needs to avoid is assuming that the Liberals belong in government or official opposition. Times have changed since Chrétien and his cronies stretched their dynasty from coast to coast to coast. Trudeau’s team followed up with another uncomfortably friendly email after his speech: “Busy day. Just back from the kids’ end of year school show, and found some more time to write.” Thanks, buddy! Wanna grab a bite after the game? Trudeau’s campaign team would do well to release the leader from his manicured campaign roll-out so he can engage with everyday Canadians about real issues in an unscripted setting. People want to hear what each potential prime minister really thinks, but if that means reading poorly written text messages from Trudeau, they might just end up checking out. – Black Press

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Tom Fletcher Victoria – The man behind “HarperPAC” says it lived and died in a few days to make a point about third-party advertising in Canadian politics. When it launched, I wondered why he would choose such a deliberately provocative name. No, not “Harper,” but the acronym for “Political Action Committee,” which has come to symbolize the financial excesses of U.S. politics. HarperPAC ran one radio ad, accusing Liberal leader Justin Trudeau of blaming voters for his declining popularity, and suggesting that Trudeau’s “months of mistakes” are a likelier cause. No kidding. HarperPAC spokesman Stephen Taylor, who like Stephen Harper before him has worked for the National Citizens’ Coalition,

announced the end of the project last week. “We have contributed to a new discussion about political financing in a fixed election era that is critical to our democracy,” Taylor said. “We note that this discussion only occurred once a right-wing analog of the left’s PAC-style efforts emerged on the scene.” Indeed, it was when HarperPAC emerged that muttering began about “dark money” in Canadian politics. Unifor, Anti-Conservative front LeadNow and the many faces of the Tides Foundation somehow failed to ignite much discussion in the Canadian media. Taylor launched the bid in response to the emergence of “Engage Canada,” a union-financed action committee that he said was part of a broader effort by the left to oust the Conservatives. Engage Canada portrays itself as a brave alternative to shadowy rightwing groups such as Working Canadians, which has also run proConservative ads.

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Engage Canada’s latest ad plays on the union movement’s cherished “inequality” theme, selecting statistics to portray the wealthy

“The B.C. Liberal government tried and failed several times to restrict third party spending, largely in response to the million-dollar tirades of the teachers’ union.” as making out far better than the rest of us in Harper’s Canada. (The notion that “inequality” can and should be fixed by ever-higher taxes on “the rich” staggers on, zombielike, as if capitalism was the cause of poverty.) Two recent developments have led to all this. Scheduled elections every four years have finally taken

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effect at the federal level, after a series of minority governments. And courts have repeatedly struck down efforts to restrict thirdparty spending in the so-called “pre-campaign” period as an unwarranted restriction on free speech. The B.C. Liberal government tried and failed several times to restrict third party spending, largely in response to the milliondollar tirades of the teachers’ union. Former attorney general Wally Oppal used to warn about American-style influence by wealthy interest groups targeting scheduled elections. Their strategy was not so much to keep corporate money out of B.C. politics as to keep it flowing through the B.C. Liberal Party. This spring the B.C. Liberal majority passed Bill 20, the Election Amendment Act. Not only did this recognize the freedom of outsiders to weigh in on elections, it also did away with pre-campaign restrictions on registered political OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.

parties and candidates. NDP MLA Leonard Krog warned that this sets the stage for “some mad Wild West show,” with politicians so desperate to raise money they start looking for the B.C. equivalent of renting out the Lincoln bedroom in the White House. The big difference between the pre-campaign ads for this fall’s federal election and the next provincial vote in 2017 is that corporate and union donations to parties and candidates have been eliminated at the federal level. That means more money available for third-party campaigns, but it seems to be fairly well distributed between the two sides, the Conservatives and everybody else. Here in the Wild West, nothing’s going to change as long as the B.C. Liberals are in the saddle. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Well-coached phrases that mean nothing The election campaigns have begun and the candidates have started bombarding us with those well coached phrases that sound so good but upon closer inspection are often quite meaningless. Unfortunately they can be very effective in creating fear among the voters. A recent letter referred to an international agreement that “actually exports jobs out of the country” (‘Are you on the voter’s list’, the Observer June 11). I don’t mean any disrespect to the writer, after all, this is the way electioneering is done in Canada and it is done equally by all parties. But when it comes to election rhetoric, the outsourcing of jobs scare is particularly ripe for criticism. The simple fact is that it has been raised in every election and has been proven wrong for almost 50 years. Remember in the late 60’s when Honda first came to Canada and Japan was taking all our jobs? Remember the horrible

Koreans that were pillaging our labour market? Then came Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, several others, and now China. Despite all, Canada continues to grow and provide an ever better life for Canadians. I cursed myself several years ago when I graduated with a degree in international economics. Over the years I have always been frustrated to listen to the misinformation that piles up about the economy prior to each and every election. On the plus side, though, over time I realized that we don’t really need a degree to evaluate our candidates. For those of us over 50 all we need is a memory. Remember 1993 when the GST was the scary monster of the day and had to be repealed? Don’t laugh, that scare tactic worked like a charm. Twenty years ago it was NAFTA that was used to scare everyone to death. Today, modern trade agreements rank right up there on the fright scale

along with foreign ownership, the end of the middle class, and so on. There is nothing on the doomsday list that we haven’t heard every election for decades. In the environment debate the term “junk science” is often heard. Well, when our candidates give us only carefully contrived sound bites, we are hearing junk economics. The young voter has a challenge. The candidates are products of media training and the words come rolling off their tongues as if they are fact. But for those of us born before 1970 our memories should easily trump a flawed message. It is surprising that we put up with the same tiresome puffed up rhetoric every election instead of demanding facts. What is not surprising is that trust in campaigning politicians continues to fall while voter apathy continues to rise.

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There will always be people who take and don’t give “freeloaders” and yes I actually “do know” how to differentiate one from the other! Lets be honest, there are always going to be people who take and give nothing back. As a “resident” of Harrison Hot Springs I would like to invite everyone, tourists, locals, people of all

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A club that practices on Harrison Lake is looking for new members to fill its empty seats. Manfred Preuss is the president of the Harrison Paddle Sports club. He says their team would be especially well suited to people who have been involved in other sports and enjoy that team atmosphere. “We’re trying to push the envelope [of competition],” explains Preuss. “We’re a fun team. But when we go out to race, we do our very, very best.” Preuss is passionate about dragon boating. “It is the ultimate team sport,

The Harrison Paddle Sports club competes in meets in Vancouver, Harrison, Penticton and Kelowna each year.

no matter what your shape or fitness level, you help that boat win,” explains Preuss. “The adrenaline rush is great.” He got involved in dragon boating after his wife Kathy had a chance to paddle in a race.

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“I was so tense, it was like I was in the boat with her,” Preuss recalls. “I am competitive by nature, and it got me.” For Kathy Preuss, it’s still an adrenaline rush in the boat. And she loves the camaraderie. With the time spent together on and off the water, she has built lifelong friendships through dragon boating. Kathy says when a friend invited her to join the Fraser Valley’s first team, her first reaction was to say no. But when her friend told Kathy the whole race only lasts two minutes, she thought ‘that’s not so bad’. “Once you go out, you fall in love with the sport,” says Kathy. While the team has always practiced on Harrison Lake, many of their members live in Chilliwack. Preuss would like

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to see more Agassiz / Harrison residents sign up to fill the empty seats in their boat. The club practices Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings on the lake, launching from the dock between Killer’s Cove and the marina. Even if paddlers can only commit to one practice a week, Preuss still invites you to come on out. They are open to people of all ages and hope to get people involved who will stick around awhile. You don’t have to know how to paddle to join either, coaches will teach you all you need to know to become a dragon boating pro. Anyone interested in trying out the sport or joining the Harrison paddle sports club can call Manfred Preuss at 604-792-9252.

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Ruthy, my alter-ego - remember her - was unusually irritated with me lately. And then, just a few days ago, she seemingly reached her limit! Like my doctor she sat up straight and, looking sternly at my face, declared: You need a vacation, a rest and some fun! Though I had to agree, I tried to argue a bit longer and said, "but I did not even have time yet to decide where I would like to go or make any arrangements!" 'You do not have to," she answered,''just take it easy for a while, sleep in longer.'' My idea of getting up between six and seven in the RUTH ALTENDORF morning has been a source for her discontent for a while. Have Senior leisurely breakfast, sit on the Happenings abalcony, phone relatives and friends and enjoy our summer visitors! And, thinking of visitors, remember all the nice restaurants in our area! "By the way," she said. "Did you have time to go to our shopping mall lately or to enjoy our "new" Esplanade?" And so it came about that I decided to take the summer off, relax and have fun! I know Carol, who does all my typing, phoning and e-mailing, will not be unhappy about my decision either - after all, she has a large garden to attend to! Of course, we will be back in the fall and will tell you all about our adventures. In the meantime, have a wonderful summer yourself - take Ruthy's advice she means well! Ruth, Ruthy and Carol Note: An exception to the above will be made for July 30th and August 6th to give some help to Lorene.

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Hot Springs. FMI call 604-796Save the date! The 2016 Business Excellence Awards Lillooet Ave., Harrison om 9500 or visit harrisongospelchapel.c

will take place Saturday, February 20th at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa. Watch for more details to come! Agassiz Farm Fresh Market: Thursdays from 3-6pm in the Agassiz-Harrison Museum and Visitor Information Centre parking lot, 7011 Pioneer Ave. Local fruit, produce, baked goods and more!

37th Annual Harrison Festival of the Arts -

Fibre Festival - Sunday, July 5 at Kilby Historic Site.

Calling all spinners, knitters, quilters, weavers & fibre enthusiasts - don’t miss our first ever Fibre Festival! Art market, demos, fibre animals, door prizes & more. FMI call 604-796-9576 or visit kilby.ca

Harrison Gospel Chapel’s 18th Annual Art Exhibit - Saturday, July 11th & 12th. Featuring

July 11 to 19 in beautiful Harrison Hot Springs. The whole family can enjoy daily evening concerts in Harrison Memorial Hall and music on the beach at the outdoor stage as well as the visual art exhibit at the Ranger Station Art Gallery. The waterfront art market takes place on the weekends and children’s day is July 15. FMI visit harrisonfestival.com or call 604-796-3664 Norden the Magician - He’s back! Tuesday, July 7 from 2- 2:45pm at the Agassiz Library. Featuring some amazing

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Above: Youth ensemble Tambai Marima will be on the outdoor stage during this year’s Harrison Festival of the Art’s Children’s Day, Wednesday, July 15. Below: Al Simmons, the ‘Thomas Edison’ of entertainers, returns to the Harrison Festival of the Arts this year for Children’s Day, Wednesday, July 15.

Festival Children’s Day features new creative play programming The annual program for Harrison Festival of the Arts’ Children’s Day has consistently included three different live performances and a number of drop-in activities that encourage children to explore the arts through creative play. Under the direction of new Children’s Day Co-ordinator, Janet Hutchinson, the programming for this year’s Children’s Day, Wednesday, July 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will see some refreshing n e w activities that invite children and parents’ to experience hands-on interactions with a wide range of performing a r t s including m u s i c , drama & physical skills. “Janet is an experienced event organizer in the Fraser Valley and has had great success developing child focused programming for various local community groups,” says Harrison Festival Society Artistic Director, Andy Hillhouse. Performing arts activities added this year include Circus Skills training and games, Acting Out dramatic play lead by Chilliwack School of Performing Arts, Music Makers rhythm circle lead by instructor Anya McRae and Story Forest featuring wildlife puppets from the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve. “It is a joy to connect and share with fellow arts organizations and groups in this celebration of youthful fun and creativity,”

says Hillhouse. “It offers a more enriching experience for us as organizers and the public.” Returning activity favourites include the popular Climbing Wall, BC Hydro Power Smart Booth, Craft Central and Play Zone for toddlers & preschoolers. The day’s performance lineup features musician and inventor, Al Simmons, on the indoor Memorial Hall stage. Called the “Thomas Edison of entertainers, Simmons is one of the most popular children’s acts in the country, and well known and loved for his inventive musical comedy. Sets by Nunavut group T h e Jerry Cans and youth ensemble Tambai Marimba will be featured on the outdoor stage.

Families are encouraged to hang around town after the Children’s Day site has closed to catch the youthful and exuberant evening Memorial Hall performance with The Strumbellas at 8:30 p.m. This Canadian group is making waves at festivals across North America and abroad for the quality of their dynamic live shows. They have an all ages appeal with a popular contemporary alternative folk style similar to massive groups such as The Lumineers and Fleet Foxes. With children 12 and under admitted free to evening Hall performances, families have more access than ever to share an unforgettable full day family fun Festival extravaganza. “Accessibility is a core value of our organization,” says Hillhouse, “We have families ourselves and understand how challenging it can sometimes be to find family friendly programming that is engaging, educational and entertaining while remaining affordable.” Admission to Children’s Day is $6 (children 3 and under are free, group rate available). Complete lineup and tickets for the 37th annual Harrison Festival of the Art are available online at www. harrisonfestival.com, by phone at 604-7963664 or in person at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison.

Groups & Activities For Everyone

• Agassiz Harrison Community Drivers Program - A community based volunteer driver program providing rides to all local, Fraser Valley & Lower Mainland medical appointments & other personal services. Always looking for more drivers. Call 604-798-6228, email agharcommdrivers@ outlook.com or visit 7046 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz.

• Hooked on Books: Agassiz Library Book Club takes place on the third Tuesday of every month, starting at 6:30pm at the Agassiz Library. Love to read and want to talk about what you’re reading? You don’t have to be a member, just drop in when you • Agassiz Monday Painters est.1961 - Meets can. Pick up the book at the library any time before every Mon. from 11 am - 3 pm at Agassiz United the meeting and get ready to share your opinions! Church. FMI call Linda 604-794-5554 • Scrabble Club - Wednesdays, 2 pm - 4 pm at Agassiz Library. Free, drop in, all skill levels welcome. • Friendship House Nickel Bingo on Mon. at 1 Enjoy the game, friendship and a cup of coffee. pm, Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm, Sit and Be • Stitch “n” Rip - Every Tuesday from 9 am - 1 pm. Fit 10:30 am Mon. & Fri., Drop-in Floor Curling 7 pm Come to the Harrison Mills Hall with any unfinished Thurs. sewing, stitching, knitting projects, etc. FMI call Kim 604-796-2336. • Kent-Harrison Arts Council - KHAC meets the • Olive Branch Dinners - Come join us for a free third Sunday of each month. FMI call (604) 796-8604 home cooked meal. Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm. 7571 Morrow or email us at kentharrisonartscouncil@shaw.ca Rd, ACS gym. No expectations, enjoy community • Harrison International All-weather Tennis companionship. Families & all ages welcome. Club - Drop-in tennis at 8 am daily at the Spring • T.O.P.S. - Meets Thursdays at 9:30 am, or 5:45 pm., Park tennis complex. All are welcome. Good fun and at the Agassiz Christian Church. exercise is guaranteed at no cost. FMI contact John • Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Thrift Store - We’re looking for volunteers! Open Monday Allen 796-9117 - Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. Feel free to come by • Jam Session Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the 6919 Cheam Avenue or call 604-796-9932 FMI. month from 7pm - 10:30pm by donation. Everyone • Royal Canadian Legion - Hosts drop-in “Fun welcome, bring an instrument and a friend! OAP Hall, Darts” every Mon. at 4 pm & Fri. at 8 pm, Players needed, arrive early to register. Cribbage daily. Non- Friendship Hall. FMI call Derry at 604-796-1084 members welcome. Call 604-796-2332 • Lions TV Bingo - Thursday nights at 6 pm on

• The Wednesday Walkers - Easy hiking every Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The Source Wednesday. FMI call Eleanor 604-795-0076 - Chehalis Store & Ledoux Hardware • Knitting/Crochet Sisters Group - Projects for • worthy causes. Contact Alice 604-796-3060 or email The Chilliwack MS Multiple Sclerosis SelfHelp Group - Meets every third Wednesday of each agisborne@shaw.ca • Agassiz Al-Anon. - Is someone’s drinking month from noon to 2pm at the lunchroom of the affecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-796-9865 or Anne Royal Cafe 45886 Wellington St., Chilliwack. New 604-793-3103 members welcome. FYI call Owen at 604-795-5216 • Agassiz Elks Lounge - 1824 #9 Hwy, open daily • Hit the Stix - Free drop in floor hockey Mondays 3pm till closing. Everyone welcome from 4:30pm - 6pm at the Cultural Recreation & • Agassiz-Harrison Garden Club - Meets the Cultural Centre. Now through June 15. All equipment second Wednesday of each month from Oct-July in provided. 6660 Pioneer ave. FMI call 604-796-8891 the foyer of the Ag Hall at 7:30 pm. FMI 604-796-3291 or 604-796-2423 • The Agassiz-Harrison Ladies Golf Club - Play • Agassiz-Harrison Lions - Meet at 7 pm on the at the Harrison Resort Course Tuesdays at 4:50 pm 4th Wednesday of each month at the Lion’s Den in and Thursdays at 9:30 am. All levels welcome. FMI call the Ag-Rec Hall, 6800 Pioneer Ave. FMI call Joey at 604-796-3592. 604-796-9951 • Hope Christian Women’s Club Brunch - Free • Agassiz ESL Conversation Circles - Practice nursery by reservation as well. For info & reservations speaking English at the Agassiz Library Tuesdays call Raye 604-869-5420 from 1:15 - 2:15 in July and on August 4.

Agassiz Campus Sunday, 10:30 am Kids’ Ministry Meeting at the Ag Hall 6800 Pioneer Ave. www.central365.org

Best Rates ☎ Sarah 604.796.4301 To advertise in this space

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

OBITUARIES

Sward, Donald Joseph Loth

July 18, 1937 -- June 26, 2015 It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Don on June 26, 2015 at the age of 77. Don passed away peacefully in Cascade Hospice. His is predeceased by his son, Steve and brother George. He is survived by his wife Judy; son Jason; daughter Susan and brother Wayne, Judy’s children Randine, Kasey and Michael; grandchildren Daniel, Melissa, Ryan, Dylan, Sydney, Peyton, Brady, Colby and Ryleigh. Don was born in Mission, BC. He worked at the Harrison Hot Springs Hotel for 25 years as Chief Engineer. Don lived a life of happiness and enjoyed his family and friends till the end of his life. We will be having a celebration of life to remember him on July 3, 2015 at 3:00pm at the Halcyon Meadows Clubhouse, 46000 Thomas Road, Chilliwack, BC. Don lead a remarkable life and will be dearly missed by family and friends. We are gratefull to Dr. Nagdee and Cascade Hospice for their excellent care of Don. Thank you to Wiebe and Jeske for their support with final arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cascade Hospice in Don’s memory.

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ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

Accounts Receivable Clerk/Reception

This position acts as a liaison between the Accounting dept. and the Sales/Shipping dept. with respect to the invoicing and inventory. Responsible for compliance with The Langley Concrete Group’s policies and procedures, timely and accurate invoicing, inputting of deposits, as well as inputting & monitoring of all documents, transactions and records impacting the Accounts Receivable system. The Accounts Receivable Clerk is expected to perform, in a timely and accurate manner, all tasks listed below while maintaining professionalism and confidentially in the performance of this important role in our Langley office environment. Qualiﬁcations and Position Requirements: • Preference will be given to candidates with Two plus years exp. in accounts receivable / collections and reception in a computerized accounting enviro. • Consistent, reliable attendance is req. in order to successfully perform & complete the essential job functions and duties of this position • Good knowledge of accounting principles is required Please send updated resume and cover letter indicating salary expectations to hr@ langleyconcretegroup.com

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

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Container Services Van-Kam Freightways Ltd has envisioned and strived for transportation excellence since 1947. Our successful and long standing relationship with our customers and our status as a major transporter enables us to continue expansion and to provide an infrastructure that ensures a punctual and dependable service capability. This position will be focused on container drayage and off-dock container services: Building our port business both for inbound and outbound overseas clients as well as our domestic clients for this service. Our diverse network within Western Canada allows the successful individual many pools to draw from to be able to successfully present our “Value Proposition”. This individual will project a confident and professional image for Van-Kam. Applicants should have previous sales experience which demonstrates an ability to ‘grow the business’ and to seek creative solutions to transportation issues. The successful individual will develop and implement new business strategies that capture revenue, aiding in the growth and profitability of the drayage market. We are seeking an individual with knowledge and experience in the transportation industry, in particular, the overseas container business these individuals will be given preference. The successful applicant must be self-motivated and have above average organizational, customer service and negotiation skills. In addition, you will have an excellent command of the English language (oral and written), be a self-disciplined team player, the ability to travel within the region, be goal oriented and have at least intermediate excel skills. Please submit your application package to:

careers@vankam.com Only those of interest will be contacted.

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

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HELP WANTED

FLAG PPL & LANE TECH’s Needed. Must be cert & have car. Med/Dental $15 - $24/hr. bcroadsafe.com email resume to: trshaw@bcroadsafe.com

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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UCLUELET HARBOUR SEAFOODS is currently seeking FISH CUTTERS This position requires the ability to fillet a minimum of 150Lbs of Rockfish fillets with a 30% Skin- off recovery (500 Round Pounds) per hour or, 140 or more whole Rockfish per hour. Apply by e-mail to: uhsjobs@pac seafood.com or call at Ph: 250-726-7768 x234

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

For your classifieds needs Call Tanya 604-796-4300

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

Marketing Consultant The Mission Record, one of Canada’s leading community newspapers, has an opening for a Marketing Consultant. This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to existing clients while successfully prospecting new business in one of the Fraser Valley’s growing markets. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, a persuasive manner (previous sales experience preferred), is highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills. Training is provided. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. The Record combines a salary/benefits package designed to attract and retain outstanding staff. Please send your application in confidence to:

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The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

This position is part of the core office team in our Langley office and is a challenging admin. position requiring many different skill sets to deal with all aspects and components of the position.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Locations Provided. Protected Territories. Interest Free Financing. Full Details CALL NOW 1866-668-6629 Website WWW.TCVEND.COM

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DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Wholesale Meat Cutters Johnston’s Meat Processing Plant, located at 5828 Promontory Rd. in Chilliwack, BC, is looking for 6 experienced Meat Cutters for F/T, perm. positions. Mon-Fri, no weekends or nights. Wages $16.19 to $20.12/hour, approximately 40hrs per week. Other beneﬁts as per Collective Agreement: Medical and Dental Benefits, Disability, Life insurance, Group Insurance, RRSP, Vision Care. Duties: Cut, trim & prepare standard cuts of meat; remove bones. Work in refrigerated area. Speciﬁc skills req’d: Knife skills, deboning and trimming beef and pork; Must have steel-toe safety boots. Apply to: Sandy Semaschuk E-mail: ssemaschuk @johnstons.ca Fax: 604-858-0090 In person: 5828 Promontory Road, Chilliwack BC, V2R 4M4

CARETAKER needed for a 15 unit motel in Delta. Free accommodation plus income included in the package. This position is ideal for a couple. For more information Call (604) 943-2632 or email: manager@beachgrovemotel.com.

Lori’s Catering •

Servers - p/t must be able to work saturdays • Dishwasher - part-time • Catering Cooks - full-time • Prep Cooks - full-time • Delivery person - f/t must have valid Drivers License Please contact Carol Breland at 604-796-9326 or Lordine@shaw.ca

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

VECTOR RENO’S

Contracting, Abby. Please e-mail:

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WORK WANTED

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

Caregiver looking for position with elderly person or couple - Mature, experienced & dependable, willing to work in Agassiz, & Chilliwack area. Call Colleen: 604-997-4677

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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

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ELECTRICAL

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

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

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HELP WANTED

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

MOVING & STORAGE

1 As in movers we trust. Same day moves & deliveries. Reliable Honest Movers. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607 Accountable Rooﬁng - Re-Roof Specialists. Cedar Conversion, Asphalt, Torch-on (604)760-7937

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

COMPUTER SERVICES

Agassiz Computer & Signs Computers & laptops sales & repairs. Come visit us at 7236-B Pioneer avenue, or call: 604-491-6601 agassizcomputerandsigns.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL

NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 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 2 coats any colour

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

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

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd.

WestPine MDF is a division of West Fraser Mills, located in Quesnel, BC.

Great Summer Employment at BC’s #1 Waterpark! POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN:

ELECTRICAL TRADES PERSON

Preferred candidates are Industrial Electricians possessing red seal certification as a Journeyman Electrician. A good understanding of process systems, PLC, Wonderware, and instrumentation are an asset. Attention to safety and efficiency is a must. Good interpersonal and communication skills are also required to work in a team environment.

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WestPine offers a very competitive wage and benefits package among solid wood divisions. Quesnel is a growing community of 25, 000 located in central British Columbia and offers a close knit, friendly atmosphere with modern recreation, education and medical facilities, and excellent outdoor living opportunities.

FOR DETAILED LIST OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE PLEASE VISIT US AT:

West Fraser is one of the leading forest products companies in North America whose goals are straight forward: Leadership through profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people, and strength in products.

http://www.cultus.com/contact-us/employment/

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

PRESSURE WASHING

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

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Weijdeman’s Bookkeeping Payroll, bookkeeping and admin services for small businesses. contact Henny at 604-392-7593 or henny2014@shaw.ca

REQUIRED NOW PAY $12-15 PER HOUR Apply Weekdays Between 9AM to 2PM at: 118-713 Columbia St New West 604.522.4900

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Please submit your resume to: Jason Forman 300 Carradice Road, Quesnel, BC V2J 5Z7 Fax: 250-991-7115 Email: Jason.Forman@westfraser.com

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We Service all Makes

• •

Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems

such ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks

(604)792-8055/854-8055

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

LANDSCAPING

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

SECURITY/ ALARM SYSTEMS

& all others.

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

FULL TIME AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN-Must be a proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship, excellent wage & benefit package. Email resume brandon@brabymotors.com fax 1-250-832-4545. Braby Motors Salmon Arm BC.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

300

HOUSE CLEANERS/ JANITORS

HELP WANTED

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

The Renovator - home renos, additions, framing, laminate flooring, or sundecks. contact Kelly at 604-8191936 or kjlacroix62@hotmail.com

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

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HANDYPERSONS

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ANSWERS

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327

• Carpenters • Labourers Carpenters Required F/T for CWL careers@cwlcontracting.com

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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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

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AUTO SERVICES

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RENTALS

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VACUUMS

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HOMES WANTED

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PETS 477

PETS

5 ALASKAN HUSKIES, born May 20. 3 M, 2 F. 1st shots, Black, white & grey. $1250. 604-882-9683

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

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CKC Reg Sheltie Puppies sable CH bred-N.B. contract. $1500. Riverwind Shelties-Laura. 604-793-6768. MINI DACHSHUND puppies - born June 6, males & females, smooth coat, red. Raised by 13 yr old girl, well socialized. 1st shots & dewormed, $850 (will go toward education fund) 604-820-4827 Mission. 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 TOY POODLES P/B puppies ready July 21st, reddy-brown, shots & dewormed, $1500. (604)814-3404

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

Agassiz - Bright 1 bdrm apt. in Woodside Terrace. Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;dry in building. N/P, N/S. $575 + util & DD. Caretaker in building.Call: 604-702-8132

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HOMES FOR RENT

Lg. house with big grd. for rent on Hotspring road, Harrison Hotspring. $900/mth call: 604-683-6000. STUNNING RENT TO OWN home in desirable Promontory! 6 bdrm, 3 full bth, 2bdr suite incl. Tenant to Landlord in 2 years. All credit Welcome. 24HR message with more info 604-418-7839

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

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screens We make HOUSE CALLS for Measuring & Installation

DOOR RETRACTABLE SCREENS Call Harry at 604-796-2025

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FREE estimates for junk removal

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AGASSIZ’S NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB WATCH WAYWARD PINES ON OUR BIG SCREEN EVERY THURSDAY AT 9PM

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