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Katimavik loses national fundingJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

Th e much-loved Katimavik program has reportedly been cut from the federal budget, but a spokesperson with the organization told Th e Observer he could not comment either way.

More than 1,000 young Canadians take part in Katimavik each year, and in Hope the group comprises 10 volunteers who participate in a variety of non-profi t activities, off ering support where needed.

Recently they have worked with Coquihalla elementary school, Hope Community Services, and the Hope Care Transit through Free Rein.

It's unclear what the future of Katimavik will be in Hope, if the program's funding has been cut entirely.

When contacted by phone on Wednesday, a representative said they've been told not to make any comment whatsoever about the cut.

However, a very vocal group of past Katimavik participants are ready to speak up about the program's importance.

Katimavik alumni and concerned community members will gather at Heritage Minister James Moore’s constituency offi ce at noon Monday, April 23, to protest the elimination of the program.

“I was appalled when Minister James Moore described ending funding for Katimavik as one of the easiest decisions he’s ever made,” said organizer and Katimavik alumni Edward Pullman. “It is an amazing program with huge returns on investment to both participants and communities hosting Katimavik groups."

Heritage Canada’s studies on Katimavik show that the program generates $2.20 for every dollar spent. Participants logged over 500,000 hours of volunteer time in 2011 alone in projects ranging from childcare to construction to offi ce management.

AdvantageHOPE stated in a

letter to Moore that the value of the volunteer work Katimavik funneled into the community would be equal to $150,000 in wages.

"Th e visible work they accomplished in trail building, public space maintenance and event support, combined with their work placements, served their mandate of 'eco-citizenship and active living' very well," Cindy Helmer, president of Advantage Hope, wrote. "We are already seeing a similar, if not more pronounced, impact in 2012."

Pullman sent information to the media on Tuesday about the protest,

and the benefi ts of the program. "Participants of the program,

myself included, gain job and domestic skills that will help them succeed in the workplace and at home, not to mention a source of civic pride from getting to travel and explore this vast country," said Pullman. “Despite all of the tangible benefi ts of Katimavik, this government has demonstrated it’s not interested in facts, just rhetoric that is hurting communities and the youth of this country.”

In addition to Katimavik's loss, the government has also eliminated

youth job centres administered by Service Canada.

“Th ere is a crisis of youth unemployment in this country. Th is government’s actions have shown that it simply does not care about this crisis or the youth of our country,” Pullman said.

Th e protest will take place at 12 p.m., Monday April 23 at Minister James Moore’s constituency offi ce, 2603 St Johns Street, Port Moody. A parallel protest will be taking place in Ottawa on the same day.

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No clarity on future of Hope volunteerism program

Volunteers involved in Katimavik have helped with numerous events and organizations around Hope in the past, including the recent library book sale, where Caitlin Organ and Chris Stephenson lent a hand.

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Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

If the readers won’t come to the library, the library must go to the readers. And that’s exactly what the Fraser Valley Regional Library is do-ing.

On Tuesday, the public got its fi rst peek at LiLi – a customized car tricked out into a rolling multi-me-dia library – when she showed up for the ACE Silent Auction and BBQ at the Agassiz Legion.

But this car is not a bookmobile – LiLi is a little hotrod with very ‘un-library-like’ enhancements, in-cluding a full-vehicle wrap and un-dercarriage glow, a permanently mounted 40” plasma digital display screen, external music and public address system, a built-in bookshelf with free new books and a ‘gadget bar’ complete with tablet comput-ers, eReaders, audiobook technology and laptops.

“Th e library is not as quiet as you think,” said Smitty Miller, tour man-ager of Library Live and On Tour. “We know we need to be relevant, and we are willing to do what it takes.”

But surprisingly, the whole project isn’t geared toward kids. It’s geared to adults who may not be adopting the library into their lifestyle, but

could be. “Th is is an adult literacy tool,”

Miller said. Th ere are adults who may have is-

sues with literacy, and there are thosewho only buy their own books.

So, LiLi will be doing a bit of out-reach, taking Miller from place to place through the Valley, encourag-ing people to try some new ways toenjoy reading. Th ere are Playaways,which are stories loaded onto indi-vidual pods. You can borrow those, plug in your earphones, and listen to your favourite books on tape.

Several school board members dropped by the open house to sup-port ACE, and to check out LiLi inperson. Harrison Hot Springs coun-cillor Zoltan Kiss, who sits as on the FVRL board for the Village, was also on hand.

“Th e whole concept is to get herout and get her to bridge the gap,” hesaid.

“We will attract them anyway we can.”

LiLi will be offi cially launched inAbbotsford next Wednesday, in agala aff air at the Abbotsford Visi-tor Centre. Th e mayors from all 15 FVRL communities have been in-vited to attend. Th at event runs from10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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LiLi (short for Library Live and on Tour) had her unofficial debut at the ACE Silent Auction and BBQ onTuesday, at the Agassiz Legion.

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Kennedy recognized for work at Hope UFV campus

Th ree outstanding UFV employees were honoured recently in the inaugural Employee Excellence awards, including Hope's "one-woman-show" Hilary Kennedy.

Th e awards recognize and celebrate employees who have inspired others through their outstanding achievement within the university and/or their community.

Kennedy is the Hope centre coordinator, and was honoured alongside senior advisor on indigenous aff airs Shirley Hardman of Chilliwack, and political science professor Rita Dhamoon, based at the UFV Abbotsford campus.

UFV’s presence in the community of Hope is not a large one, but thanks to the ‘larger than life’ eff orts of UFV’s lone employee there, it’s hard to for the rest of the university ignore the fact that UFV has a Hope Centre, and for the Hope community to forget that it has a university in its community.

Although various instructors travel to Hope to teach, Kennedy

is a one-woman show when it comes to instructional support, community relations, assessment services, liaison with other departments, registration, bookstore, and clerical tasks.

Kennedy is a consistently enthusiastic voice for UFV in the Hope community. She knows the people of Hope well, having lived there for many years. She represents UFV simply by being out and active in the community, and has greatly enhanced recruitment and retention at the Hope Centre during her seven years there.

Even before joining UFV as an employee, Kennedy had a connection to UFV, working with us in partnership through Free Rein, a private educational service, and serving on the UFV Board. She has also been a member of Hope Council.

As UFV Hope centre coordinator, she helped broker a deal that saw the centre move to a property owned by the school district, which led to a closer partnership and more funding for post-secondary programming

in Hope.She advocates for post-

secondary and Continuing Studies in Hope, and works with the community to fi nd out what kind of programming they want, and helps to coordinate the off erings when she is successful.

And she nurtures Hope Centre students, creating an inviting and safe environment for them, and goes beyond the call of duty by providing home-made soup on a regular basis, and organizing games, craft s, and guest speakers.

Kennedy was nominated by Upgrading and University Preparation department assistant Ruth Vandenbor, who spotted an unsung hero working quietly far away from our larger campuses.

“I think Hilary is most deserving of this award,” said Vandenbor.

Shirley Hardman won the UFV leadership award, having worked more than a decade for UFV in the area of aboriginal access and indigenous aff airs, while Dr. Rita Dhamoon won the individual achievement award.

NewsDr. Rita Dhamoon, Shirley Hardman and Hilary Kennedy have all won employee awards with the University of the Fraser Valley. Hardman is Hope's connection to post-secondary education, making strides in growing the small campus over the past seven years.

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Village rolls out 2012 financial planJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

Th e average Harrison Hot Springs resident will see a decrease in their tax bill this year, according to the Village’s Chief Fi-nancial Offi cer.

Dale Courtice pre-sented an overview and highlights of the 2012 budget during a spe-cial public meeting on Tuesday night in Harri-son Memorial Hall. Th e presentation included planned projects, tax rate comparisons and further explanation of billing changes in the Village. Th e budget went through three readings with a unanimous vote, and was to be adopted on Th ursday night, aft er press time.

Aveage assessments were used to illustrate the eff ect the budget would have on tax pay-ers. Th e average single family home in Harrison is $336,500, down about $5,300 from last year.

With a tax rate of about 3.23 per cent for a single family home, a tax bill will be about $2,211.50. Th at’s down about $50 from 2011’s taxes.

For strata units, the drop is even greater. With the average unit as-sessment of $264,300, a tax bill would be about $1,737 – a savings of about $200 over last year.

Business tax rates are somewhat higher than residential rates, at 11.31928 per cent. Class 8 properties (recreational and non-profi ts) are even higher at 14.5.

While 49 per cent of the money collected through tax bills goes to the Village, the rest is doled out to outside gov-ernment agencies, such as the Regional District, hospital, schools, RCMP and the Assessment Au-thority.

Courtice used a num-ber of diff erent styles of graphs to illustrate just

where taxpayers’ money goes every year. Aft er several requests from the public, the Village agreed to post a downloadable copy of the presentation on their website.

Courtice outlined that

residential tax payers contribute almost 57 per cent of the tax revenue to the Village ($1,007,000), while businesses pay about 40 per cent ($710,000) and Class 8 properties pay 3.2 per

cent ($57,000). But the Village doesn’t

run on tax payments alone. In fact, only 18.7 per cent of its revenue comes from taxes. Th e 40 or so people in at-tendance heard about

other revenue streams that help pay the bills, including development cost charges ($313,000) and governments grants ($1,896,700).

Grants include money from the Municipal Ru-

ral Infrastructure Fund-ing, which will help pay for the completion of the upgrade of the existing Wastewater Treatment Plant. Courtice identi-fi ed several projects to be focused on in the near future, with fi nishing thenew plant at the top of the list.

Th e Village will also be purchasing a new fi re truck, with $375,000set aside from last year,and fi nishing the pavingand sidewalk work on the McCombs bridges,at a cost of $60,000.Th ere will be new lamp standards put in, at arate of about seven each year and a cost of about$2,500 a lamp.

Courtice also ex-plained the Resort Municipality Initiative(RMI) projects.

Th ese were discussedbriefl y at Monday night`scouncil meeting, and ex-plained with more detail on Tuesday. (For more

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About 40 residents attended the 2012 Financial Plan meeting on Tuesday night in Harrison Memorial Hall. The Village’s Chief Financial Officer, Dale Courtice (left), led a 40-minute presentation on the highlights of the 2012 budget, including planned projects and changes to billing procedures in Harrison Hot Springs.


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Richard Shelley is pre-pared to run as a coun-cillor in the upcoming Harrison Hot Springs byelection.

Shelley was deposed of his seat as council-lor shortly aft er being elected last November in the general election, aft er his nomination was chal-lenged by another candi-date, Andrew Baziuk.

Baziuk argued that Shelley was not legally eligible to run for coun-cil, because he was also a fi re fi ghter for the Vil-lage. While fi refi ghters are called volunteers in the Village, they do re-ceive remuneration for

their service. Shelley did not step down in his role as a fi refi ghter to run for council, and asked for his pay to be waived aft er he was elected.

Shelley nar-rowly defeated Baziuk in that election, with less than 10 votes between them.

In February, a Supreme Court judge ruled that Shelley had been ineligible to run for council at the time of his election, and ordered a byelection. He did not state Shelley could not run again.

Shelley said he will in-

deed run again, and he fi led his nomination pa-pers last week by dead-line. His nomination was again challenged – this time by fellow candidate

Leslie Gheze-shan, who also ran in the No-vember elec-tion.

On Tuesday, Shelley told the Observer that a judge has found him eligible for candidacy, and that he was

looking forward to start-ing his campaign eff orts to be re-elected.

“I was found to be a true volunteer and his ap-plication was dismissed,”

Shelley said. “Aft er that ruling, there is no ap-pealing it.”

He was obviously happy with that ruling, which will allow him to maintain his role as a fi refi ghter if he were to be re-elected.

“Th e previous decision was based on the fact that at the relevant time I was still entitled to remunera-tion,” he said. “But now, because I established a re-quest (as of Dec. 4), I am considered a volunteer.”

If elected, Shelley would have to step out of any discussions that directly benefi t him, he said. Shelley is one of nine candidates in the May 12 byelection.

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Staff to continue seeking funds for capital projects

information on RMI, see this story online at www.ahobserver.com.)

Th e Village will receive $310,000 a year for the next fi ve years to address tourism related infra-structure projects. Th at money is related to the extra two per cent hotel tax collected locally. For 2012, plans include a water spray park, trail work, information sig-nage, streetscape improvements and new garbage and recycling bins.

Th e Village is making an at-tempt to lessen their bills, and carbon footprint, by creating an inventory of their current electri-cal equipment. Th ey`ll be switch-ing to lower consumption lighting, in an attempt “to see cost savings down the road,” Courtice said.

He also explained the changes to how the Village bills for water and sewer usage. Th ose fees will now be sent in a separate quarterly bill, beginning around the end of April. Th e move was made to lighten the

load of taxpayers by spreading the cost of services throughout the year.

Council and staff will continue to look for other sources of fund-ing for the inevitable upgrades for the water fi ltration system and extension, which is estimated at about $1 million.

“We can’t just fi nd $1 million and put it in,” Mayor Leo Facio said. “It’s always a waiting game for the money.”

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Expect the unexpected

It's that time of year again. The snowpack is at one of

the highest levels in history. And with those warmer springs days just around the corner, the Fraser Valley is about to gear up for the potential flood of the century.

Again. All the major tributary basins

that feed the Fraser have above average snowpacks, and the entire watershed holds 31 per cent more snow than usual, according to the latest readings from B.C.'s River Forecast Centre. (See full story online at www.ahobserver.com).

This means there is a potential for flooding in Agassiz, Chilliwack and even Harrison Hot Springs. So, what do we do? Hope and pray for a coolish, dry spring? Go visit relatives in the highlands?

No, we can only do one thing.

Get prepared. Be prepared. Start with the basics, like water, contact information and some sort of food that could be prepared in an emergency.

We've seen what water can do to a home, to a family, to an entire community — not just in historic floods but in localized flooding situations as seen in Greendale. The water comes fast and furious, and doesn't wait for you to grab this and that.

There is an open house for Kent and Harrison Emergency Social Services on April 28 at Memorial Hall (see facing page for more information). But helpful hints are all over the internet, available by searching emergency preparedness.

Search for the tools now, and you won't find yourself searching for the essentials in the middle of a disaster — whenever, or however, it decides to strike.

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David Suzuki has resigned as a director of his namesake foundation so it won’t be the target of federal government “attacks.”

Th is news is conveyed to me in a Globe and Mail report that is typically tilted in deference to “Canada’s most famous environmentalist.”

Th e usual assumptions are woven in: Suzuki is a saint. His every utterance is treated as scientifi c fact, even when it’s a left -wing political rant. Th e Conservative government is a front for Big Oil that has “attacked” environmental groups by reminding them that political activities are not eligible for charitable tax exemptions.

In recent years, the David Suzuki Foundation’s campaign focus has been noticeably in step with the

large U.S. foundations that fund most of B.C.’s enviro-scare industry: fi rst salmon farming and now the Alberta “tar sands” in all its exaggerated horror.

Suzuki’s personal activities aren’t easily distinguished from those of his foundation, as was illustrated with his recent CBC documentary that demonized the “tar sands.”

Diseased fi sh were displayed, but natural contamination of the Athabasca River was glossed over. Aboriginal objections were highlighted, while local support and economic benefi ts were overlooked.

Th is isn’t science or charity. It’s tabloid journalism. Sensationalize, ignore facts that weaken the drama, play to people’s emotions. And he expects to be subsidized by the CBC and charitable tax exemptions as well?

Th is news comes as I fi nish reading Patrick Moore’s book, Confessions of a Greenpeace Dropout. I was one of many young fans who cheered as Moore, Bob Hunter and the other

1970s Greenpeace pioneers set out from Vancouver to disrupt Soviet nuclear testing, and then turned to the regime’s slaughter of whales.

In 1986, Moore split with Greenpeace and worked to set up a family chinook salmon farm. He said

Greenpeace opposed aquaculture because it destroys tropical mangrove swamps. Tropical prawn farms have no rational connection with B.C., but a global organization needs simple ideas that sell.

Th is approach was seen in an earlier 1980s campaign against chlorine in pulp mills. Greenpeace protests against dioxins and the herbicide 2,4,5-T were eventually dumbed down to opposing the use of chlorine in all industries, including production of PVC plastic.

Pulp mills developed a way to eliminate trace dioxins from their production, but that didn’t matter once Greenpeace had a global campaign going. Th ey still used chlorine, so they’re bad.

Speaking of chlorine, PCBs are polychlorinated biphenyls, a persistent background toxin. Tests found levels three to fi ve times higher in some wild salmon compared to farmed. But the wild salmon results were ignored in a 2004 study, used by Suzuki to depict farmed salmon as poisonous. His foundation’s salmon farm campaign quietly disappeared down the memory hole aft er its PCB claims were debunked.

Moore highlighted another bit of

greenwashing in a visit to Victoria last year. Th e vaunted “LEED” certifi cation for green building standards gives you points if your concrete is locally sourced, but no points for using wood instead. Th at’s because the long campaign by major environmental groups has devolved to “logging is bad.”

Here’s the latest example. Greenpeace, ForestEthics and the Sierra Club were bankrolled by U.S. foundations to negotiate with the B.C. government, aboriginal people and forest companies for the 2006 “Great Bear Rainforest” agreement on the B.C. coast. Economic opportunity was delicately balanced against preservation, and First Nations gained new control of forests.

Now the big enviros have begun campaigning against their own deal. As much as 50 per cent could still be logged, they say. It seems this particular green peace is bad for their business.

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I am writing this letter to thank Ruth Altendorf for the article she wrote for Th e Observer dated April 13, 2012. Ruth was kind enough to promote Emergency Social Services' Open House, taking place on April 28 at Harrison Hot Springs Memorial Hall.

Ruth knows all about developing a team of volunteers ready to respond to a community disaster on short notice. When the provincial government mandated each local government to form and operate a community-based ESS team, Ruth was asked to take on this task in Harrison Hot Springs. She not only formed a team of ESS volunteers, but that team also developed a comprehensive Emergency Response Plan. I have read this plan and I am impressed with the number of people willing to belong to the team. It seems to me that a great

many of Harrison's residents were prepared to help evacuees or loan equipment and supplies.

Th e current ESS team covers not only Harrison Hot Springs, but the District of Kent as well. We have 10 team members but will soon lose three people this summer.

Emergency Social Services is like a fl ashlight tucked away in a drawer; you want it to work when you need it. We could use new volunteers to recharge our batteries.

I must clarify one issue in Ruth's article. Search and Rescue, the ambulance, police and fi re department are all a part of our local Emergency Response Team. However, only ESS and the newly formed Light Urban Rescue will be highlighted during the open house.

Carolyn HarrisVolunteer director of Kent/ Harrison ESS

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Under present regulations, drainage maintenance can be classifi ed as harmful alteration, disruption and destruction of aquatic, fi sh and wildlife habitat for which Fisheries can demand a net compensation gain, the gain usually in terms of loss of land use.

Th e land use loss occurs when DFO demands planting of shrubs or trees along the banks as a condition of allowing drainage

maintenance. In the eyes of the DFO, the shrubs and trees planted along the watercourse constitutes a protected area for which they have the authority to regulate all activity adjacent to this protected area. A further loss of agricultural land use can occur if DFO insists on an application of fertilizers within 10 metres of the new protected area.

Th e overzealous application of the "HADD Harmful

Alteration, Disruption and Destruction of Fish Habitat regulations to produce a net gain is producing net loss elsewhere, and in particular, to rural and agricultural property owners. Relentless application of the net gain policy regulations will eventually result in the elimination of agriculture from drainage area lowlands and possibly a few uplands.

Ted Westlin

Net gain fi sh policy results in losses in the fi eld

Th e NHL playoff refereeing this year is become the joke of the century. NHL Hockey is fast becoming a game of just how badly players can injure an opponent. Call that

sportsmanship?In the Canucks

and Kings game on Sunday, the Kings' captain Dustin Brown purposely slugged Henrik Sedin in the jaw aiming to eliminate him

from play. Th e dreamy referees, fl oating in la-la land all evening, never did give Brown a penalty for unsportsmanlike action.

Hey, you refs, if you can’t do a better job

refereeing a fair game then please stay home. No spectator enjoys watching any player get lambasted and seriously injured just to win the Cup.

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No sportsmanship behind the whistle


One man play comes to Agassiz churchFr. Edward Danylo

Evanko, former actor and singer and now an ordained Ukrainian Catholic priest, will per-form Damien, a play by

American playwright Aldyth Morris on Th urs-day May, 10, 7 p.m. in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 7237 Morrow Rd., Agassiz.

Damien is the story of Fr. Damien, the priest who ministered to the lepers of Molokai, Ha-waii, in the mid-1800s. St. Damien of Molokai

was beatifi ed in 1995 by Pope John Paul II and canonized in 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI.

Th e presentation is be-ing organized by St. An-

thony’s Parish, Agassiz,and is a fundraiser forthat parish. Tickets arenow available from many parishes in the Centraland Upper Fraser Valley, or by phoning Wilma at1-604-796-8901, Wayne at 1-778-878-0665, or St. Anthony’s Church at604-796-9181.

Damien will also be performed in Holy Ro-sary Cathedral, Vancou-ver, on Friday June 1, as afundraiser for Redeemer Pacifi c College, Langley, and tickets for that per-formance will be sold through Maria at 604-888-7727.

Fr. Evanko is pastor of Th e Dormition of theMother of God Ukrai-nian Catholic Parish, inRichmond. Prior to Fr. Evanko’s ordination tothe priesthood in 2005,at the age of 67, his ver-satility as a singer and actor saw him engagedwith CBC TV and Ra-dio, and in England withthe Stratford Festival, theEnglish Opera, the WelshNational Opera, and theBBC Singers.

His Broadway debut gained him a Th eatreWorld Award, to whichwere added a New Jer-sey Drama Critics Awardand a Los Angeles Ova-tion Award nomination. He has recorded Broad-way albums for Capitol, RCA, an album for Dec-ca, and three for Destiny Records.

Fr. Damien (1840-1889) was born inBelgium as Joseph de Veuster. He took the name Damien when he entered the Religious Congregation of the Sa-cred Hearts of Jesus andMary. Th is Belgian bornpriest sacrifi ced his life and health to become a spiritual father to the victims of leprosy quar-antined on the Hawaiian island of Molokai.

Damien arrived in Ho-nolulu in 1864. During his ninth year of priest-hood, Father Damienresponded to his bishop’s call for priests to serve on the leper colony of Molokai. Th e inhabitants of Molokai saw the dif-ference in the new priest’sapproach, and embraced his eff orts to improvetheir living conditions. Astrong man, accustomedto physical labor, he per-formed the Church’straditional works of mercy – such as feedingthe hungry, sheltering the homeless, and givingproper burial to the dead – in the face of suff eringthat others could hardly even bear to see.

Submitted by Fr. John Tritschler of St. Anthony’sCatholic Church

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Bishop Michael In-gham joined Reverend Dave Price and the pa-rishioners of All Saints Anglican Church, Agas-siz on Palm Sunday, April 1.

Th e snowy rain that fell only minutes before ceased as they gathered around the labyrinth in prayer. Th e bishop blessed the new labyrinth along with the surround-ing memorial garden.

Th e plants were do-nated by parishioners Nigel and Joan Argyle and planted in a freezing windstorm by Annette LaBoucane. Aft er the

Liturgy of the Palms the congregation processed into the church singing “Hosanna” and waving blessed cedar boughs. Forty-fi ve were eventu-ally in attendance.

Bishop Michael’s ser-mon was both thought-provoking and inspiring. As he focused on the acts of loving and betrayal, and Christ’s Passion and Crucifi xion, through to the glory of the Resur-rection, he gave them much to refl ect upon.

At one point the Bish-op said “there are many lessons to be learned from Good Friday . . . Be-cause we continue to fol-low the way of the world,

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A potluck lunch fol-lowing the service in a celebration of the bish-op’s visit and comple-tion of the fi rst phase of an extensive renovation program. Before cutting the cake with Reverend Dave, Bishop Michael spoke of the parish’s recent renovation ac-complishments and ac-knowledged their envi-ronmental stewardship.

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hall than needed at the beginning of March with the brightness being in-creased by 100 per cent. Th e LED bulbs last about 20 years making it ideal for high church ceilings. All Saints is committed to being a green parish.

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Abbotsford’s new mayor takes the trophy at annual match

Plowing match draws politiciansJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

Four Fraser Valley politicians, and one political hopeful, battled for the win on Saturday aft ernoon – atop a green Ford tractor.

Th e men all took part in the “mayors’ competition” segment of the 90th Annual Chilliwack Plowing Match on McLeod Road. Contestants included Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman, Chilli-wack MLA John Les, District of Kent Councillor Duane Post, Chilliwack Councillor Chuck Stam and Liberal MLA byelec-

tion candidate Laurie Th roness.Th ey each took their turn on the

plow, turning the soil over as they went, as a small crowd gathered to watch. Th eir work was judged on criteria such as straightness, equipment handling, and general appearance.

In the end, Banman won with 48 points. Les took second with 47 points. Stam took third place, while Post and Th roness were tied for fourth.

Th e mayors’ competition is open to mayors or their represen-tatives. While invited, there were

no representatives available fromthe communities of Hope, Harri-son an Mission.

Banman will be awarded withthe Neil MacGregor Memo-rial Trophy during an upcoming council meeting.

Other competitions during the Plowing Match Saturday in-cluded the B.C. Junior and Senior Championships, walking plows and antique trailers and plows.

For more photos from the com-petition, visit us online at www.ahobserver.com.

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Liberal byelection candidate Laurie Throness drives a tractor past his competitors. JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Duane Post checks the ground as he works a plow during the Chilliwack Plowing Match’s mayors’ competi-tion on Saturday.



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‘Good living’ the secret to a long life, she says

Family surrounds Nielsen on 100th birthday


Goldie Nielsen sits in her armchair watching her great-great grandson Johna-than play on the living room floor.

He smiles at her, shyly, but evades her attempts for a cuddle. He goes back to doing those things one-year-olds enjoy – scaling the furniture, exam-ining drink coasters and generally being adorable.

Nielsen laughs as she watches him play. They are the furthest apart in age, in this family that spans five generations, but she watches him with love and adoration. And when her grand-daughter brings her birthday balloons, she laughs some more and immediately shows Johnathan, too.

“Look at the bal-loons I’m having!” she calls to him, shaking them above her head.

But by then, Nielsen’s townhouse is filled to the brim with people, presents, flowers and cards, and Johnathan’s attention

is waning.But this is a moment

that the youngster is very lucky to be part of. It’s Monday, April 16, 2012, and it is his great-great

grandmother’s 100th birthday.

It’s a milestone Nielsen never thought she’d see herself.

“I’m the only one in family on both sides that has reached the 100,” she says. “And they’ve all gone before me.”

But her home was filled with family and friends throughout the afternoon on Monday, a home that even at 100, she is able to keep

herself.“I do my own

housework,” she says, and she is well able to get around the two-story townhouse herself.

For a quarter of her life, Nielsen worked in Chilliwack hospital, first as a ‘green girl’ and then as a ‘blue

girl,’ and working her way up to nurse’s aide. When she retired, she stayed home with her husband and delved into artwork, paint-ing most of the china in the display cases in her home, paint-ing and drawing the framed worked that adorns the walls, and creating keepsake presents for the very family that came to visit on Monday. He passed away in the late ’80s, and Nielsen never remarried.

“I never found anyone else good enough,” she says, with a smile.

She’s lived for 20 years in Agassiz, and attributes her long life to two simple words: “Good living.”

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Goldie Nielsen, of Agassiz, celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday after-noon in the company of dozens of friends and family members. Her fam-ily now includes five generations, with her great-great grandson Johnathan Ayala being the youngest at just over one year old. Also shown here are granddaughter Rena Van Dyck (left) sons Dennis and Gene Nielsen (back row), granddaughter Launa Perry and great-granddaugheter Jesse Perry (holding Johnathan). Goldie also holds a photograph of her late daughter Donna.



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Husband’s turkey meatloaf a hit with Hepnar

Carol Hepnar’s an-cestors, the McAdams, came from Maine (and Quebec) in the early 1900s to California where she was born.

She grew up there, and met her husband, Ernst, who was from Vienna, on a Cunard-line ship as she and a friend were returning from a trip in Europe. He settled in Vancouver and eventually they got together and Harrison Hot Springs became their home in l957.

Ernst worked for 14 years at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort in a variety of jobs including assistant general manager. Th ree sons were born and Carol eventually got a teacher’s certifi cate aft er completing a pro-gram at Simon Fraser University. She spent her entire 21 years of teaching Grades 1 and 2 at the Kent Elemen-tary School in Agassiz, from which she retired in l994.

She was a mem-ber of the Harrison Hikers and later also joined the Multicul-tural Singers and then became one of the fi rst members of the HHS Multicultural Choir. Over the years, Carol has volunteered for many diff erent causes such as the Kent-Harrison Arts Coun-cil, Emergency Social Services, the Agassiz Museum, Harrison’s

Communities in Bloom Committee and last, but not least, she types and emails all my weekly articles, for which I am forever grateful!

Like many members’ husbands, Ernst is an excellent cook and Carol truly appreciates his great meals. One dish she fi nds ir-restible is the turkey mixture, which can be a meatloaf or balls or patties. While I am sure they can be served with many things, I will try them with rice.

Here then is Carol’s favourite dish:

Ernst’s Turkey

Meatloaf or Meatballs You need: 1 - 1 1/2 lbs. ground

turkey1/4 lb. ground pork1/4 lb. ground hot

Italian sausage(Buy all of above

already ground)1 egg3 Tbs. grated parme-

san (or other, if prefer)3 Tbs. breadcrumbs4 slices turkey

bacon-crumbled

1 onion chopped4 cloves garlic -

minced1 Tbs. marjoram2 Tbs. oil - whatever

you have1 Tbs. paprika (pref-

erably smoked)A little sugar or

honeySalt and pepper to

taste Method:1. Cut bacon into

small pieces and fry in oil until brown

2. Add onions and garlic

3. Mix all other in-gredients in bowl, then add onion mixture and blend with hands

4. Put mixture into meatloaf pan to bake at 375 degrees for about 1 hour or, form meatballs and fry in oil until browned and cooked

5. Serve with homemade or canned tomato sauce

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CORNELIS LOOS PHOTO

A male western bluebird recently caught the eye of resident and photographer Cornelis Loos, at the spit around the Harrison lagoon.

Perching bluebird

When Carol Hepnar is done a long day of volun-teering in the community, one of her favourite meals is one cooked by her husband, Ernst.

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Bill Henderson’s Chilliwack to bring the hits to Memorial Hall

Tickets almost ‘gone gone gone’Tickets are almost

sold out for what will surely be a concert to remember. Th e legend-ary rock band Chilli-wack will be on stage at Harrison Memorial Hall on Saturday, May 5, as part of a much-needed fundraising eff ort for the Harrison Festival Society.

Th is is a rare oppor-tunity to see Chilliwack in a smaller, more inti-

mate venue.Chilliwack and Bill

Henderson are synon-ymous with the early days of West Coast rock and roll. Ris-ing out of the ashes of psychedelia in 1969, Canada’s legendary Chilliwack released 12 albums over a 15-year period producing numerous Canadian and international hits including Lonesome

Mary in 1970, Fly At Night, Arms Of Mary, and California Girl in the mid ‘70s. Other hits include Commu-nication Breakdown (1979), and My Girl (Gone Gone Gone), I Believe, Whatcha Gon-na Do and Don’t Stop between ‘81 and ’84.

Now in their 40th year, and with their live CD Th ere and Back still winning over young classic rockers and de-lighting long time fans, Bill Henderson and the band are rocking like never before. Hearing the revitalized Chilli-

wack of 2012 is hearing those songs for the fi rst time — all over again.

Tickets are $75 plus HST. A $30 tax receipt will be issued with each ticket.

In addition to the performance by Chilli-wack, the evening will include a silent auc-tion, raffl e and door prizes. Appetizers and refreshments will be served.

Th e evening starts at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are available by calling 604 796-3664 or online at www.harrisonfestival.com.

Community

Chilliwack will perform at Harrison Memorial Hall on May 5. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Wow, we are proud to be the winner of the Best Not-for-Profi t Group in the Observer's 2012 People's Choice Awards! Th ank you to the community for your great support, and congratu-lations to all of the other Winners of the People's Choice Awards.

We are currently getting ready for our Spring Bake/Garage Sale on May 5 at the All Saints Church hall. Th ere will be plenty of homemade goodies and lots of sale items to choose from.

May 13 is our Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast. We will be serving a deli-cious breakfast of pancakes, sausages and eggs at our local Agassiz Legion for a just a donation. Proceeds will go to the Cadets for their uniforms and activities. Doors open early, at 7 a.m. Start Mom's day off with a great breakfast.

Keep a lookout for our Car Show & BBQ that is co-sponsored by Lordco in July. It is looking to be even biggerand better this year.

Lions service is oft en big and dra-matic like the Miss Mariah Slough, but more oft en than not it's smaller and quieter like having eyeglasses and hearing aids dropped off for the use of those in need.

We thank you for your wonder-ful gift of sight or hearing for oth-ers and we want to encourage you tohelp make our world a better place by "thinking green". We live in a beautiful valley and need to keep it this way.

If you're out enjoying our parks,please use the garbage cans and dog-gie bags provided. Have a safe and wonderful summer.

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Agassiz Cadet group

ECHOES FROM THE PAST

50 Years Ago, 1962 • Civil defence was a

concern in 1962, with memories of the Sec-ond World War still vivid and unrest con-tinuing in parts of the world.

Hence the BC Regi-ment famed as the Duke of Connaught’s Own Rifl es was reorganiz-ing to prepare for “na-tional survival.” Th ere was discussion about them forming a militia unit in Agassiz to help carry out law and or-der north of the Fraser

Valley from Agassiz to Vancouver. Th ey hoped to set up a squadron of at least 50 to 75 men here in case of atomic attack. Th e thinking was that in the case of a bombing of a place like Vancouver, the Regi-ments’ headquarters and threesquadrons in Vancouver could be wiped out. In Agassiz they would be outside the radioactive zone. Stores and motorized equipment including tanks would be stored here.

• Burglars robbed lo-cal stores of $600 cash. Burgess Feeds lost $25 in silver and the Build-ers’ Supply lost $570from the cash drawer. It was unusual for theBuilders’ Supply to have that much cashleft in the drawer, a spokesman said. Entry was gained by breakingwindows.

• Sixty-four girlsturned up for the 1962 soft ball season. Coach-es were Ted Westlin, Geoff Partridge, Amye Bennewith and EarleDyer.

• Rene Dahinderwas sluicing the bot-tom of Harrison Lakefor lead shot, debris left behind from huntersand target practicing. He had to increase hisoperation with a bigger dredge because he hadalready recovered quite a few tons of lead.

• Th e Sasquatch team from Chehalis trouncedHaney Correctional In-stitution 16-0 in a Sun-day soccer game.

• Local resident, Blaine Wells, who fl ew planes for Cascade Air-lines Services in thisarea started fl ying forYukon Air Services Ltd.in 1962, fl ying charter trips from Whitehorsewith ski-equipped air-craft .

Threat of atomic attack a concern in ’62


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Eco Lodge wins tourism awardSasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge

was presented with the outstanding accommodations award at Canada’s fi rst National Aboriginal Tourism Conference.

Deroche’s Denny and Al Stob-bart do everything they can to en-sure an exceptional experience for guests to Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge, which is located in Agassiz and is a recent acquisition by the Sts’ailes First Nation and operates

under the Sts’ailes Development Corporation. One of eight awards, it is presented to “an Aboriginal accommodation with outstand-ing customer service, facilities and amenities which enhance overall guest experience.”

Chief Willie Charlie, who is also the CEO for the Sts’ailes De-velopment Corporation, states that “Denny and Al are excellent hosts, and through their dedication

have assisted Sts’ailes to create an award-winning tourism business. Denny and Al are positively im-pacting the Aboriginal tourism in-dustry in British Columbia by pro-viding a unique guest experience and intercultural understanding; most take away some knowledge of the local history, environment, and lands.”

For more information visit www.sasquatchcrossing.ca.

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Th e provincial gov-ernment is providing $225,000 over the next 12 months to bring the popular Bear Aware program to more com-munities around the province.

Bear Aware is an edu-cation program focused on reducing human-bear confl ict in residen-tial neighbourhoods

through education, in-novation and co-opera-tion. It is administered by the BC Conservation Foundation (BCCF) and has proven to be an eff ective tool to decrease confl icts. Last year, 22 communities partici-pated in the program.

Th e most eff ective and natural way to pre-vent confl icts with bears

in urban areas is to put away food attractants such as garbage, bird seed, compost and fruit. In communities where attractants are man-aged properly, there has been a decline in related human-bear confl icts and in the number of bears that have to be de-stroyed.

In Kamloops, over 23

bears were destroyed every year because of confl icts with people, but since 2004 that number has decreased to four bears per year on average. Th e city hired its fi rst Bear Aware co-ordinator in 2002.

Communities can ap-ply for the Bear Aware program by visiting www.bearaware.bc.ca/

Time to be 'bear aware'

Denny Stobbart (left) of Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge, and Keith Henry, CEO, Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC.SUBMITTED PHOTO


The District of Kent held an open house on April 2, to discuss the upcomingplans for Agassiz and the rest of the District. Staff and council was on handto explain past and future projects. Only a handful of members of the publicattended the five-hour event, including Ted Westlin (pictured here at left),who took the opportunity to chat with Fire Chief Wayne Dyer and DarcyKohuch, director of planning and development.

Discussing the future


COMMUNITY CORNER APRIL 2012*(Due to space limitations, each week we will publish a different set of groups & activities from the community)

Agassiz Library Earth Day Plant-In, Saturday, April 21 at 1 pm. Experts & inspiration from our local Communities in Bloom group provided. Bring your container - we will have dirt & plants for gardeners of all ages. It is a free event, but please register by phone or at your library so there are plants for everyone.

Agassiz Library “What’s In Your Attic?” Saturday, April 21 at 1 pm. Registration is a must for this, so drop by the library & get a ticket to reserve your time with our professional collectible valuators. If you have some old junk that might be an antique or a collectible, come on down & get the real story on your hidden treasures!Everything Yard & Garden Sale! April 28th 9 - 1 pm at Agassiz United Church • Book sale • UCW Bake Sale • trees • shrubs • bedding plants • transplants • indoor plants • Yard Sale with garden ornaments, pots, planters, furniture, specialty bird houses & feeders etc. For info or to donate call 604-796-9383

Play Lions TV Bingo! Every Thursday 6-7 pm on Shaw Cable Channel 4. Tickets may be purchased at “That Store in Agassiz”, “Ledoux Hardware” or “Chehalis General Store”. FREE!! FUN!!Like to laugh? Want to have fun? Discover your creative side! Join us at Harrison Memorial Hall Tuesdays from May 1st until May 29th 10:30 am - 12:30 pm for non-threatening improv games & reader’s theatre workshops. FMI Judy McKinnon 604-796-8683

Lions Club Spring Garage Sale On May 5th 9 am - 3 pm at the All Saints Church hall. There will be plenty of homemade goodies & Bake table & lots of sale items to choose from. Join us for coffee!

LOCAL EVENTS

Agassiz Harrison Historical Society AGM2 pm Tuesday, April 24th at the museum.7011 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz • 604 796 3545

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Agassiz Monday Painters est.1961. Meet every Monday from 11am-3pm at Agassiz United Church. FMI call Linda 604-794-5554

Better Beginnings: Pre/post natal education, nutrition and support. Lunch & childcare provided. Tues. 10:30am to 12:30pm. 7272 Morrow Road. FMI call Louisa at 604-796-0313

Bigfoot Toastmasters Club meets at 7pm every Monday evening at the Christian Reformed Church hall, 7452 Morrow Rd. Visitors always welcome. Agassiz contact: Sam Steenhuus 604-701-9068

Bingo – TUESDAYS Hosted by Agassiz Agricultural & Horticultural Assocation, Doors open at 5pm. Agricultural Pavilion. Agassiz. 604-796-9075

Coffee Break/Story Hour - a weekly Bible Study for ladies and children 0-5. Weds 9:30a.m. Agassiz Christian Reformed Church on Morrow Road. FMI call 604-796-9474

Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. FMI call Ernie Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or email [email protected]

Divorce Care Program presented by Mountainview Community Church. FMI call Guy at 796-0244 or email [email protected]

Harrison Community Social Club Drop-in every Thurs at Harrison Hot Springs Memorial Hall, 10 am: cards, darts, games & coffee. Contact Jacquie 604-796-3105 or Suzanne 604-796-1269

Harrison Hikers Group offers 4 levels of hikes every Wed(easy, light, moderate, strenuous) FMI call Ruth Altendorf 604-796-2084

Friendship House Nickel Bingo on Monday at 1 pm, Tuesday Bridge at 12:30 pm, Cribbage at 1 pm, Sit and Be Fit 10:30 am Monday and Friday, Drop-in Floor Curling 7 pm Thursday

Kidz @ the Cross - Harrison Elementary - Thursdays 6 - 7:30 pm Grades 4, 5 & 6 Registration & team leader - Carol Cartmell 604-793-0171 or [email protected] Crafts • Games • Lesson

GROUP 2 OF 4 Walking for water in Harrison

On April 26, Harrison Hairstyling & Day Spa will participate in a global initiative that acknowledges the daily struggle of the more than one billion people around the world who do not have access to clean water.

Th e Aveda Walk for Water cam-paign unites the company’s network and guests in a series of walks around the world to raise awareness, funds, and excitement of the need to protect clean water.

Each walk extends six kilometers – the average distance that women in developing countries walk to collect water each day. For more information, visit www.avedaearthmonth.org.

Harrison Hairstyling is also book-ing “Appointments for the Earth” onMonday, April 23.

Appointments don’t need to be booked by phone, and a minimumdonation of $15 is being requested.

In addition to the walk and the appointments, Aveda’s 2010 Earth Month campaign includes the launchof a limited edition Light the Way soy wax candle sold during the month of April. Featuring a stress-relievingaroma with certifi ed organic French lavender, the candle is sold for EarthMonth to raise funds and aware-ness for clean water rights across theglobe.

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The Agassiz Youth Soccer league has garnered plenty of support from localbusinesses, including Kent Veterinary Services. Here, Paul Fredericksonreceives a cheque from Laura Madsen. The season has started, with gamesbeing played every Saturday morning at the Agassiz fairgrounds.

Support for soccer

Fraser Valley motor-cyclists are invited to join the Westcoast Ride to Live for Prostate can-cer research on May 27.

Th e event starts in Chilliwack at the Eagle Landing Walmart, with registration starting at 7 a.m. Th e ride begins at 9 a.m. with an RCMP escort to the fi rst stop. Aft er that the ride is unescorted and will continue to Rosedale, over to Agassiz, with

the next stop at Sas-quatch Inn. From there, the ride heads to Mis-sion and then joins with the Vancouver ride.

Th e two groups will conclude the tour at Fraser Downs Race-track and Casino in Cloverdale where there will also be live music, prizes, food, a clas-sic car show, vintage emergency vehicles and more.

Registration is $25,

and if you raise $100 or more in pledges, your fee is waived. Visitwww.ridetolive.ca to register and for pledge forms. Riders can also pre-register May 26 atMountainview Harley Davidson in Chilli-wack.

Last year's eventraised $140,000. All monies go to prostate research and support for men diagnosed withthis disease.

Prostate ride runs through Agassiz


In loving memory of Tyler Andrew

VANDERHOEKOctober 20, 1983 - April 17, 2003

In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true.Th ere is not a day, dear Tyler,Th at we do not think of you.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, Th e day God called you home.

Forever loved and missed By your families.

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Together they have found a friendship, Raised a family and built a beautiful marriage.

You are cordially invited by the children of

Stanley & Jean StrikerTo share in the celebration of their

50th Wedding AnniversaryAt an Open House on

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 OBITUARIES

RALPH, JulyWalked into the loving arms of her Savior, April 9th, 2012, at the age of 72. Leaving her to celebrate her journey home are her precious family: hus-band of 32 years, Dan; chil-dren, David Hiebert (Barb), and Cindy Vanderzalm (Lon-nie). 7 grandchildren: T.J., Angie, Eric, Cayce, Jack, Brady & Grayson; 1 great grandchild, Ava. Waiting to meet her glory is her son, Keith.Brother, sisters, friends, and family will sadly miss her. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 6th at 1:30 P.M. at Jubilee Hall, 7999 Bradner Road, Abbotsford, BC. Please, no fl owers by re-quest.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 OBITUARIES

StruysJohanna Theresia

Johanna T Struys, passed away at age 80 years, on April 10, 2012 at Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack. She is survived by fi ve children, Ed (Marilyn), Ann, Nancy (Barry) Thomp-son, Francis (Heidi), Gerald (Wilma). Grandchildren: Mi-chael, Jason, Leola (Adam) Sippel, Anthony, (Kristy Rob-ertson), Charlene (Adam Berg-sma), Johanna (Bryan Strahl), Adriana, Walter, Marianne, Ja-mi, Stephanie, Ryan, Sean, Courtney (Peter Gouwenberg), and Great Grandson Beckett Sippel, as well as siblings Leen Van Laerhoven, Julius (Stien) Van Laerhoven: Kees (Bep) Van Laerhoven, To Van Laerhoven. She was prede-ceased by her husband Tony (Nov 2011), her parents Fran-cisus and Anna Van Laerhov-en, her brothers Charles and Jac Van Laerhoven and her neice Jaantje Lazeroms, neph-ew Robert Van Laerhoven. Johanna worked on her fami-ly’s dairy farm in Schyf, Hol-land until she married Tony on December 30th, 1957. Right after the wedding, she immi-grated to Canada with Tony. On October 14th, 1967 they purchased the family farm and continued to live there until their passings. During their re-tirement they enjoyed travel-ling especially to Holland and Alberta.Johanna was an active mem-ber of St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and Catholic Women’s League in Agassiz.

Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 7:30pm at St Anthony of Pa-dua Catholic Church in Agas-siz.A Funeral will be held on Thursday April 19, 2012, 11:00 AM at St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Agas-siz. Reception to follow.Memorial donations may be made to Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack or BC Cancer Society.Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Cascade Hospice who cared for Mom during her last month.Please visit www.hendersons-funerals.com to leave a mes-sage of condolence for the family. Hendersons Funeral Homes

& Crematorium Ltd.45901 Victoria Ave, Chilliwack

1 (604)792-1344

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

10 CARDS OF THANKS

A sincere thanks!

21 COMING EVENTS

BC ARTS AND CULTURE WEEK is here! From April 22-28, arts coun-cils & schools in your community are hosting activities of all sorts as part of the celebration. www.bcartsweek.org

Show & SaleSat. April 28 10 AM - 5 PM Sun. April 29 10 AM - 4 PMAbby. Exhibition Park 32470

Haida Dr. in the Cadet Building• Adults $6 • Kids $4 • Children

under 5 Free • Family $12 (2 adults & up to 3 kids)

Visit: www.bcreptileclub.ca(1)-604-836-6080

33 INFORMATION

.2012 Law WeekApril 21, 10-2pm

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PATIENTS - need a Medical Mari-juana Doctor? Growers - want to be a Designated Grower? Info at: www.greenlineacademy.com or 1-250-860-8611.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

106 AUTOMOTIVE

EXPERIENCED SERVICE PRO-VIDER for Chrysler dealership in Salmon Arm.Strong customer satisfaction skills. Able to work in a fast paced envi-ronment. Excellent wage/benefi t package. Fax resume 1 250 832 4545. email [email protected]

MORLEY MULDOON TRANS-PORT is seeking qualifi ed Heavy Duty Mechanics or Heavy Equip-ment Technicians, Dispatcher, HR/Safety Supervisor. Fax resume to 780-842-6511 or email to:

[email protected]

SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Op-portunity in a perfect family envi-ronment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefi ts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: [email protected].

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335

or [email protected]

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Position AvailablePurchasing Agent

Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. (website <iem.ca>) designs and manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry and oil sands. The Company has been in opera-tion since 1955 and is privately owned with an attractive employee ownership program available to all employees. Our 50,000 square foot shop is located in Port Kells, Surrey.

We require a Purchasing Agent who has several years of pur-chasing experience in metal fab-rication and custom equipment manufacturing.

An attractive remuneration pack-age will be offered to a qualifi ed candidate.

Reply by Email to [email protected] or

by fax to 604-513-9905

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

B. REIMER TRUCKINGClass 1 Drivers. Super B exp.great equipment, home daily.

Top wages & benefi ts. Pls fax resume and abstract to:

604-702-4539.

DRIVERS REQUIREDHTL Transport LTD. Hiring long haul Class 1 fl atdeck drivers to run AB. High Pay & new trucks. Must travel to the U.S. 2 yrs exp & clean drivers abstract.

Fax Resume to [email protected]

DRIVER WITH CLASS 1+ AIR WANTED

To conduct deliveries for interna-tional lubricants co. in Vancouver area, Seattle-Tacoma, Prince George, Okanagan & Edmonton. Pay $20/hour, mileage, bonus, profi t-sharing & full benefi ts.

Apply with resume by emailing custservpacifi [email protected]

or faxing to 604-888-1145

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

OWNER OPERATORS &CLASS 1 Company Drivers

Surrey Terminal

Van Kam Freightways’ group of companies requires Owner Op-erators and Class 1 Company drivers to be based out of our Surrey Terminal. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving exp./training.We offer above average rates and an excellent employee bene-fi ts package.Call Bev at 1-800-663-0900 or send a detailed resume and cur-rent driver’s abstract. (For owner operators, provide details of your truck) to:

[email protected] Fax, 604-587-9889

Van Kam is committed to Em-ployment Equity and Environ-mental Responsibility.Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

115 EDUCATION

AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train forhigh paying Aviation MaintenanceCareer. FAA approved program. Fi-nancial aid if qualifi ed- Housingavailable. CALL Aviation Institute ofMaintenance (877)818-0783

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholar-ship For Women to attend Journal-ism certifi cate course at LangaraCollege in Vancouver. DeadlineMay 30, 2012. More information:www.bccommunitynews.com

.CanScribe1.800.466.1535

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PLUMBING SUPERVISOR

Britco leads the industry in the innovative design and production of temporary and permanent modular buildings. Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, the Production Supervisor will provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of the Plumbing and Mechanical departments. Key performance measures include: meeting production schedules and quality standards, and leadership in safety.

Britco provides employees with competitive pay and benefi ts, a great work environment and more.

Qualifi cations:

• 3-5 years supervising a team of plumbers

• Must possess a Plumbers Trade Certifi cate – B.C.T.Q or Interprovincial Red Seal Ticket

• Valid BC “B” Gas Ticket c/w Electrical Endorsement

• Profi cient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

To apply go online to: www.britco.com/careers or drop off your resume at our Agassiz manufacturing location.


115 EDUCATION

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training. NO Simulators. Start any Monday. Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com1-866-399-3853

NOW - NEW 8 week courses cover-ing snowmobile or quad or marine outboard repair. Take one course or all - fi t your interest and your timeline. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, Alberta. Affordable resi-dences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

NOW - NEW 8 week courses cover-ing snowmobile or quad or marine outboard repair. Take one course or all - fi t your interest and your timeline. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, Alberta. Affordable resi-dences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

130 HELP WANTED

$100-$400 CASH DAILYfor Landscaping Work!Competitive, Energetic,

Honesty a MUST!PropertyStarsJobs.Com

APPLY NOW!!!Paid weekly up to $20/hr

Hiring 12 F/T positionsMust be outgoing, motivated

And dedicated!!!!!Students welcome!!!

Call Erica 604.777.2195

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CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete fi nish-ers and form setters for work in Ed-monton and northern Alberta. Sub-sistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; [email protected]. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL


130 HELP WANTED.

GREENHOUSE WORKER Greenhouse in Agassiz requires a full time worker. Must be reliable, self motivated, able to work independently and be effi cient.

Fax resume to: 604-796-3643

Email resume to : [email protected]

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax re-sume to 250-287-9259

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Posi-tion comes with a competitive benefi t package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lam-bert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502. Email:[email protected]

WANTED:RACE FANS- Agassiz Speedway is looking for race fans who would like to volunteer at the track on race nights. Call Barb at 604-796-0336 or Pat at 604-793-6662 if you are interested. Check

out our website at agassizspeedway.com

WHOLESALE Craft Manufacturer looking for people to make our handmade native crafts. Must be reliable and eager to work. Work from home. Free Training provided at our location in Mission. Great earning potential, ideal for stay at home Moms, semi-retired or any-one looking to supplement their in-come. Call 604-826-4651 to sched-ule your spot in one of our training sessions.

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES LIMIT-ED is recruiting Line Cooks and Guest Services positions for Inns North hotels in Nunavut. E-mail your resume to:

[email protected] or fax: 1-204-632-8575.


JOURNEYMAN Electrician with exp. Must have FSR for work in residential and light commercial. Fax or email resume with ref to 604-556-3961 [email protected]

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Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic

- Truck -

Van-cam Freightways Ltd. re-quires a full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic with truck experience. This posi-tion is located at our Surrey Ter-minal (10155 Grace Road). Ap-plicants should have related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team envi-ronment. This is a busy facility providing service to a large fl eet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.Submit a detailed resume and email/cover letter to:

[email protected] or fax: 604-587-9889 or call

Derek at 604-587-9818 (leave a message)

Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Environ-mental Responsibility.Van Kam thanks you for your in-terest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

163 VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEERAT THE

SCOTIABANK CANADIAN OPEN

FASTPITCH!Be part of our exciting, world-class softball tournament, which takes place from June 30 - July 9 in Surrey, BC. We are looking for volunteers in areas such as: scorekeeping, security & parking, transportation, batgirls, tickets & gates, and more! We ask that each volunteer work a minimum of 20 hours.

In exchange for your time, each volunteer will receive:

• FREE ADMISSION to all playing venues• 1 complimentary item of event apparel• 1 complimentary meal per volunteer shift worked!

Call our offi ce or visit our website for more info.

604-536-9287 orwww.canadianopen

fastpitch.com or Attend our next Volunteer meeting for more details.

Tuesday, May 1 7:00 pm at the Sandman

Signature Hotel, 8828 201 Street, Langley

SHIPPER/RECEIVER Icom Cana-da Holdings Inc., a radio communi-cations distributor, is seeking a full-time Shipper/Receiver to join our team in Delta, near the Town and Country Hotel. Qualifi ed candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., have shipping and receiving experi-ence, strong organization skills, ability to maintain accurate invento-ry and supplies records, with good computer experience. Warehouse management system experience is desired. If you are a team player, demonstrates good communication skills, and is fl exible in nature, we want you to join our team. Please send resumes and salary expecta-tion by email only to: [email protected]. No phone calls, please.

PERSONAL SERVICES

173E HEALTH PRODUCTSGET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story. Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243.

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182 FINANCIAL SERVICESIf you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Cred-it / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

260 ELECTRICAL

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

281 GARDENING

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rub-bish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

Dan Knoke Trucking

OrganicMushroom Manure*Spring Special*

Fresh, $30 or Aged, $40pick up load - picked up in yard

(604)794-3388

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / RepairsKitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604-799-3743. [email protected]

300 LANDSCAPING

knoke trucking

320 MOVING & STORAGE

#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting, $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATINGAAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

“ ABOVE THE REST “Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est.

Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB.

Call (778)997-9582

A-TECH Services 604-996-8128Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 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 ourLaminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service!

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

338 PLUMBING

$39 SERVICE CALL plumbing, heat-ing, plugged drains. Big & sm jobs. Ironman Plumbing (604)510-2155

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, As-phalt shingles, fl at rfs. Cln Gutters $80. Liability Insur. 1-855-240-5362

NAHAL CONSTRUCTIONNew and Re-Roof Specialist

Residential & Commercial. Shakes, Shingles and

Duroid.25 year of experience. Call for your FREE estimate. Jas 778-896-4065Bell 604-339-2765

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything...But Dead Bodies!!

604.220.JUNK(5865)Serving The

Lower Mainland Since 1988

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

374 TREE SERVICES

Tree removal done RIGHT!• Tree & Stump Removal

• Certifi ed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck

• Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging

~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca

[email protected]% OFF with this AD

PETS

474 PET SERVICES

PET SITTER AVAILABLE

in the Agassiz Harrison area

Friendly in home care. Great alternative to kenneling your pet!

Call Ron (604)491-4417.References available.

PETS

477 PETS

Border Collie P/B puppies dob Feb. 18 M-$450: vet ✓ fi rst shot. 604-250-4360 or 604-856-7975.

CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. Over 20 years of referrals. 604-807-5204, 604-592-5442 or 604-854-1978

CANE CORSO MASTIFF, shots, dewormed, tails cropped, vet ✓$1,000. Call 604-826-7634.

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

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

FAWN PUG PUPPIES - ready to go. Have shots, vet checked. Adorable. $650/ea. (604)607-0207

GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups P/B 6 weeks old, 1st shots, dewormed & vet checked. $800. (604)850-3329 No Sunday calls please.

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, vet✓champion lines, $850. 604-819-2115. [email protected]

Yellow Labs, p/b, 5m, 2f, $700, de-wormed, vet chkd. Chwk. (604)794-7633 (604)997-3040 No Sun. calls.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

503 ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

LOUIS XV 5 pc bdrm suite, $3,500. French Grandfatehr clock, sirca 1880s, $1,900 obo. (604)832-1857.

509 AUCTIONS

ABLE AUCTIONS now accepting quality Estates, Antiques & Col-lectibles for GIANT June 3 Auction www.ableauctions.ca Tyler- 604-818-9473

SUPERB 24TH Annual Auction. Horse drawn carriages & sleighs. Plus incredible offering horse era antiques. Sunday, May 6, 12 Noon, Al Oeming Park; www.aloemin-gauctions.com. Bodnarus Auctio-neering. Phone 306-227-9505. Canada’s Best.

518 BUILDING SUPPLIES

SAWMILLS from only $3997 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.Nor-woodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

533 FERTILIZERS

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

548 FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings

100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

551 GARAGE SALES

FINAL MOVING SALE & MULTI FAMILY GARAGE

SALE.

Mt. Woodside Estates2216 Lougheed Hwy.

Sat., May 21, 9 am - 5 pm Sun., May 22, 1 pm - 5 pm Mon., May 23, 9 am - 5 pm

Too Many items to name! Everything must go!

Sat Apr 21 & Sun Apr 22 from 9:00AM to 4:00 PM at 45533 South Su-mas Road, Chilliwack

560 MISC. FOR SALE

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991.

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stair-lifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

**HOME PHONE RECONNECT**Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid LongDistance Specials! Feature Pack-age Specials! Referral Program!Don’t be without a home phone!Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Bestprice. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

TREADMILL (works good) $150.Hide-a-bed $300. PC Computerw/speakers, stand, $300. Laptopw/case $100. 32” TV HD, $250. Phone 604-796-8469 pls. lv. msg.

REAL ESTATE

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

DIY STEEL BUILDING DEALS!Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings todayand save thousands of dollars. FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

STEEL BUILDING - BLOWOUTSALE! 20X26 $5,199. 25X28$5,799. 30X42 $8,390. 32X56 $11,700. 40X50 $14,480. 47X76$20,325. One End wall included.Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.www.pioneersteel.ca.

625 FOR SALE BY OWNER

WANT great neighbours? Own yourhome on a community farm! 32homes surround a 3500 sqft “Com-mon House” means we enjoy pri-vate & community life. 7 homes leftfrom $240-400k Open House April29 1:00-4:00 www.yarrowecovil-lage.ca

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES!Older House • Damaged House

Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments

Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

636 MORTGAGES

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYSwww.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

2 BD, 1bth Chlwk suit for rent. Nosmk. no pets. $725/mnth. Call Ger-ry 604-861-7560

AGASSIZ- Bright 2 BDRM w/ 2 balconies, newly painted and new

fl ooring. $775/m. $300 signing bonus for 12 month stay. N/S, N/P

Call 604-796-1015

Agassiz- Roomy, bright studio, lrg. kitchen. Avail. now. $475 / $525 fur-nished. N/S, N/P ref. 604-796-1015

AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe ManorSpacious 1 bdrm starting $525/mavailable apr 1.

Ask about our seniors discount. Pets upon prior approval.

604-796-8760

Agassiz, Woodside Terrace, 1bdrmapt, clean, well maintained, patio,off street pking, close to ammen.pet negot. $575/m, avail May 1, Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

Harrison-100% upgraded, fully fur-nished & sound proofed, studiosuite. N/P, N/S, DD & ref $550/m,incls hydr, h/w, cable 604-874-1933

Harrison Hot Springs- 1 bd apt.avail. for rent immediately. $625/m,includes cable. Reference required,n/s, n/dogs. Call 604-796-3484

HHS- 2 bdrm, 1st fl oor suite in nicehome, private entry & laundry, 5 ap-pliances, $850, DD/ref req’d. Inclds gas, internet, cable & garbage.Suits couple. NS/NP. 604-491-3600

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Fully functioning woodworking shop in Rosedale.

1100 sq. ft., complete with woodworking tools.

Available full or part time. Spray booth too. $800 negotiable.

Call Barry (604)845-8756

CLASSICAL/ACOUSTIC Guitar Lessons. Tel: 778-862-2727 www.SoloAcousticGuitar.com


PLUMBING SERVICES

KENT PLUMBING & HEATING LTD.

For all your Service, Repair

& Installation Needs“One call does it all”

604-796-270524 HOUR

LICENSED SERVICE

aerating/power raking aerating/power raking lawncare & yard maintenancelawncare & yard maintenance

weeding/yard clean upweeding/yard clean uphedge & tree pruning hedge & tree pruning

bobcat servicebobcat servicepressure washingpressure washing

paver stones/paver stones/retaining wallsretaining walls

roundworksGroundworksLandscaping / LawncareLandscaping / Lawncare

604-819-8786

debra cornish604.796.0406

[email protected]

CASTLE CLEANING & ORGANIZATION

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the ease of organized:clutter busting!closet solutionspantry set ups

office/garage organizationup/down scale move

the comfort of clean:green cleaning products

regular cleaningspring/seasonal cleaning

gift certificatesmove in/out

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New Cabinetry, and Cabinet Refacing Counter Tops

FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS

6390 Pioneer Ave, AgassizVISIT OUR SHOWROOM

604.796.1196 | 604.857.3375 (cell)

CARPENTRY SERVICES

Meet the ProsAPRIL 2012

Y O U R S O U R C E F O R Q U A L I T Y L O C A L P R O F E S S I O N A L S

604.796.0770

Licensed Bonded Insured

• Furnaces• Water Heaters• Boilers• Patio Heaters• Sheet Metal Installations• Gas Fitting• Fireplaces

For your Advertising needs:

Call Chris @ 604-796-4301

531 CORBETT ST. HOPE, BC. 604-869-9514

FRASER FRASER CANYON CANYON GLASS GLASS LTD.LTD.

DOMESTIC & IMPORTS Full ServiceGlass Shop

Windshield replacementsRock chip repairs

All private insurance co.Certified Automotive Glass Technician 35 yrs exp.

Hope Auto Body Ltd.Hope Auto Body Ltd.

• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility

- all insurance company estimates written here

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

R.C.E.APPLIANCEREPAIR

604-796-2834Service to all makes of washers, dryers,

stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

Secured parking for RVs. Heated bays.7651 Industrial Way Ph: [email protected] www.agassiz-all-storage.com

Agassiz All StorageAgassiz All Storage

RENTALS

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

55 Plus 2 BDRM. 2 bath. Quiet sen-iors park. No smoking sm. dog ok prefer long term. Must pass strata requirements. Lots of storage. $1200 mo. Plus damage deposit. Ph. 778-999-5993.

736 HOMES FOR RENT

1/2 duplex for rent in Agassiz 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom.

$950/mo + utilities.N/S, N/P

References required604-845-2705

749 STORAGE

STORAGE PLACE FOR RENT. Good for the classic car or just stuff. Only accessible by YOU! Rosedale $100 obo. Call Barry 604-845-8756

TRANSPORTATION

804 AIRPLANES

CESSNA 180 1976 on 3000 Caps for lease. DeHavilland DHC-2 1957 on 4930 Floats for lease. Van. Is. E-mail; [email protected]

806 ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1967 MUSTANG Conv auto, pb, ps, 289 V8, red on red, white top, GT frond end, exc cond. $29,500 obo. (604)535-0226.

810 AUTO FINANCINGNeed A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

DreamCatcher Auto Loans“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

GUARANTEEDAuto Loans orWe Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models.New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CRED-IT? Christmas in April, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

1988 Chrysler LeBaron 2.2 turbo, burgundy, leather int, near new top, exc cond, $2500. (604)858-8332

1995 FORD ESCORT, exc cond., reliable well maint., garage kept, no rust, summer/snow tires, $850. (604)856-0865.

2006 BUICK Allure CX. 94K kms. No accd’s, local, garage kept. Exc. cond. $8,500. Abbts 604-855-1335

2008 Chrysler Sebring Convert. Grey/grey. Loaded, priced to sell. Please call Richard 778-222-0140.

749 STORAGE

TRANSPORTATION

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $3500 fi rm. 604-538-9257.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

1998 MERCEDES E320, 4 dr. auto, fully loaded, 80K, local, no accid, $6200/obo. Call 778-881-1216.

2004 HONDA CIVIC DX 4cyl 4dr auto a/c p/dl keyless entry,103K Great cond! $7500. 604-626-8894

2004 VOLKWAGEN TD 4/dr sedan, fully loaded, leather interior,sunroof, blue, 157K. 1 Owner. Mint cond! $10,900/obo. Call 778-240-1966.

2004 VW JETTA S/W, diesel, 185 km, new tires, battery, inj. pump. $8,900 obo. Phone (604)530-5529.

2005 LEXUS RX330, 65,000 miles, no accid., 2nd owner, all pwr, very clean, $19,000. Call 604-722-4264.

2011 Hyundai Accent GL, 4dr se-dan, loaded, 25,000km, $11,795, ex cond. 604-793-5520 (5961)

830 MOTORCYCLES

2000 Honda Shadow ACE Touring, 1100cc, 26,000k, seat back rest, blk/chrome, $4900. (604)792-1407

2005 KAWASAKI KX 65, excellent condition, $1,900. obo. Call 604-864-2800

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

1995 FORD 27’ GLENDALE Royal 147,000 kms. A/c walk around bed, tub, awning, excellent condition. $9,500. 604-826-4523

1996 23’ motorhome, Yellowstone Capri Class C, rear bed, $10,000. Call(604)796-9508

1996 27’5” Wilderness 5th wheel. Well maintained and in excellent cond. Roof perfect condition, no leaks. New tires, bearings & springs. Stand up bedroom with queen bed. 13’ kitchen slide. Very spacious. $7,500. 604-852-1007 or 604-309-6043

1997 WILDWOOD 26’ 5th wheel, great cond., stored inside, new tires & fridge, incl. hitch, only $7,900. Phone 604-858-2949.

2003 21’ WILDWOOD 5th wheel, light weight, a/c, awning, slide-out beaut cond. $15,900/obo. Free stor-age till May/2012. 604-287-1127

2005 ROAD RANGER, 24’ trailer, like new, slide, microwave, q.bed, air, $15,000. Call (604)869-3466

2007 20’ CLASS C FORD Adven-turer, 114K kms sleeps 4, f/s,full bath $27,000 obo (604)826-4925

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALTOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.We pay Up To $500 CA$H

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

SCRAP BATTERIES WANT-ED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288The Scrapper

749 STORAGE

TRANSPORTATION

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2001 DODGE DURANGO SLT 260k 7 pgr runs & drives real good $4500 604-854-0536/604-820-6733

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6000 fi rm. Call 604-538-4883

2007 4 door grey Ford Ranger, new winter tires, 85,000k, 6 cyl, CD, a/c, auto, $9800. (604)819-9963

851 TRUCKS & VANS

1993 CHEV P/U with ext. cab, re-cent tune-up & brake job, runs great. Offers. Call (604)869-7376

2007 DODGE CARAVAN - 74,000 kms. Excellent condition. New tires. $9,500/obo. 604-859-8263

2007 DODGE CARAVAN SE - 7 pass. air, tilt, cruise, pw. pdl, C/D, Like New! $6450. 604-556-4242

2007 FORD F150 XLT 4 X 4, only 70 km, new tires & brakes, dark blue, excellent cond. $19,900. Phone 604-858-2949

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

CARS & VANS:1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr auto sdn ST#220 $12991998 DODGE NEON 4dr auto st#212 $14951998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto ST#211 $19951998 HONDA ACCORD 4dr auto leather sdn ST#215 $29002002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto st#195 $29952002 FORD WINDSTAR sport 7 pass auto Aircare ST#108 $34952002 CHEV CAVALIER 4dr auto sdn st#208 $3995 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr sdn auto st#203 $39951997 ACURA LE auto 4dr sdn leather full load ST#175 $39952000 HONDA CIVIC 4DR auto sdn st#169 $39951997 HONDA CRV Aircare auto only this week ST#97 $39952002 FORD EXPLORER 4dr auto 7 pass leather black ST# 213 $49002002 BUICK GRANDVIEW 7 pass auto ST#214 $5900

TRUCKS THIS WEEK:

2002 GMC SONOMA EXT cab auto st#166 $49952004 GMC 2500HD 4x4 auto quad cab long box st#204 $7,9002005 FORD F250 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#125 $8,9002006 GMC CREW CAB 4X4 auto long box full loaded ST#198 $99002007 FORD F150 reg cab V6 auto long box ST#205 $10,9002005 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#134 $10,9002001 FORD F350 Dually 4X4 crew cab XLT 7.3L pwrstrk diesel ST#130 $11,9002008 FORD F150 REG CAB 4x4 auto long box ST#207 $11,9002007 FORD RANGER 4X4 auto super cab st#193 $12,9002007 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#128 $14,900 2008 GMC 2500 HD quad cab SLE 4x4 auto fully load-ed ST#145 $16,9002007 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat 4X4 auto diesel ST#200 $17,9002006 FORD F350 CREW CAB Lariat leather 4X$ auto diesel ST#164 $17,995

33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038

604-855-0666www.keytrackautosales.com

MARINE

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

PLACING A LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CLASSIFIED’S?

kerry@bcclassifi ed.com

604-796-43001-866-865-4460


RECREATION RECREATION AT A GLANCEAT A GLANCE There’s something for everyone!

NEW FITNESS CLASSES:

Stroller Fitness

M / W - 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.Babies and parents will both benefi t from the fresh air experience of this exercise class with strollers. Parents are required to provide the baby and stroller. Join Nancy for an outdoor workout rain or shine.

Abs/Butt/Thighs T - 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. • Th - 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. • Sa - 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

No sweat required - increase and balance muscle strength, particularly the abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the core muscles of the body). Open to all fi tness levels. Held in the Fitness Room.

‘Middle’ Eastern Moves Th - 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

This class performs the isolation exercises used in belly dancing and incorporates them into the timing of Middle Eastern music. Movements of various ethnic styles will be fused into one great exercise class for your ‘middle’. No previous dance experience necessary. This program is offered on a drop in basis or can be accessed with tickets or a 3, 6 or 12 month pass.

COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING APRIL 2012

Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz BC V0M 1A0 • Tel 604.796.2235 • www.district.kent.bc.ca

S C GGeneral Store Museum Restaurant and Gift Shop

Open for the Season. Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.MAY EVENTS:

May 13 - Ladies Day Out • May 21 - Teddy Bear PicnicVisit www.kilby.ca for more information

215 Kilby Road, Harrison Mills, BC • 604-796-9576 • [email protected]

Upcoming Council Meeting: April 23, 2012 (Monday)Public Hearing – Bylaw No. 1477 at 6:00 p.m.Municipal Hall – Centennial Centre at 7:00 p.m.

Move for Health Day Hit the Trail!

Enjoy a “Walk with the Mayor” along the Fairgrounds Connector Trail. This recently

revitalized trail is Agassiz’s best kept secret! Enjoy a 45 minute stroll along the trail then

we’ll loop back to the Fitness / Activity Centre for refreshments after. This is an excellent opportunity to learn the history of the trail,

breathe the fresh country air and marvel in the spectacular views of Mount Cheam from every

vantage point. Strollers welcome. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable

footwear.11:00 am Meet at the Fitness / Activity Centre

May 10th is ...

Request for ProposalHammersley Pump Station: Detailed Design

and Flood Box Construction

RFP#2012-03

The District of Kent is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to seek a qualifi ed engineering consultant to undertake the detailed design for the Hammersley Pump Station as well as construction, contract administration and oversight for the installation of the fl ood box. The detailed design includes ‘fi sh friendly’ screw type style pumps and the design and construction of an additional fi sh friendly fl ood box and gate.

Upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $50.00 (including HST) payable to the District of Kent, copies of the RFP documents are available for pick-up on or after April 10, 2012 at the District of Kent Municipal Hall, or, by digital fi le on the District’s File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site. The District of Kent Municipal Hall is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, excluding Statutory Holidays.

Two (2) complete copies of the proposal in a sealed envelope, clearly marked,

“Hammersley Pump Station: Detailed Design and Flood Box Construction

RFP No. 2012-03”,

must be received prior to the Closing Date and Time of

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 3:00 pm local time (Pacifi c Standard Time)

At the District of Kent Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC

Facsimiled or e-mailed proposal submissions will not be accepted. Proposals received after the Closing Date and Time will not be considered, and will be returned unopened to the Con-sultant. There will be no public opening for this RFP. No information will be disclosed from the time of tender opening to the time a contract is awarded.

If a contract is awarded the successful Consultant’s name will be available to anyone upon request. All submissions become the property of the District of Kent and are subject to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Legislation.

The District reserves the right to cancel this RFP for any reason without any liability to any Consultant or to waive irregularities at their discretion. Proposals shall be irrevocable until the District awards to a Consultant or cancels the RFP, whichever comes fi rst.

Enquiries are to be directed to:

Mick Thiessen, Director of Engineering Services

[email protected]

604-796-2235

Communities in BloomSpring Clean Up Event Fitness / Activity CentreFriday, April 27, 2012 at 10 a.m. Volunteer’s needed to assist in the boulevard bed preparation for spring.Please wear appropriate clothing and gloves. Refreshments provided. Please call Kerry at 604-796-2235 if you have any questions.

The summer Recreation Program Guide will be in the mail April 25th!

• We now offer Boot Camp outdoors on Saturday mornings at 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. as well as the Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 6:15a.m. – 7:15a.m.!

• Pitch-in Week is April 23rd – 27th. Please watch for students on the roadways as they help beautify our town during this week.

• The Ferny Coombe Pool opens May 7th! Watch for the Pool Guide containing

the swimming lesson schedule coming out May 24th. • The Rick Hansen ‘Man in Motion Tour’ will be arriving in Agassiz on Friday, May

11that 2:00p.m. If you would be interested involunteering to help plan activities surrounding this event please contact Amber Kliever at 604-845-4047.

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