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Impressive turnout for inaugural runJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

High winds and toppling tents couldn't stop the fi rst ever Run/Walk for Heritage in Agassiz on Saturday morning.

Wind speeds were at about 24 km/hr at the outset of the run at 9 a.m., whipping papers through the parking lot and lift ing the industrial sized tents from the ground.

But spirits remained high throughout the event, and as runners arrived back at the staging area aft er the run, many helped secure the tents so they wouldn't blow away.

Luke McKerrow from Rosedale was the fi rst to cross the fi nish line, in the 5K portion of the event, with a time of about 22 minutes. Tom

Hoogendoorn of Agassiz came in second shortly aft erward.

First place in the ladies division went to Tara Patterson. First place youth was Alex Schwichtenberg and fi rst place for seniors went to Allen Vogstad.

Because this was a fi rst time event, aimed at raising funds for the Kilby Historic Site and the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society, time was being kept only by a timer at the fi nish line. Th e strong winds also prevented volunteers from collecting the times properly as runners arrived.

In the future, Judy Pickard from the Historical Society said they will look into purchasing a more accurate chip system.

"Our number one goal was to get

community involvement, which we did," she said. "And we hope to continue this as a community event."

While the windy weather caused a bit of chaos at times, Pickard said most who live in Agassiz are used to the spring weather and took it in stride.

"Anybody who lives in Agassiz understands the wind," she said. "And everybody really helped out in the end when those tents went fl ying."

Th e Walk/Run was a huge success in terms in numbers, too. Th ere were 108 registered in the event, and about 100 showed up on Saturday morning. Th ey raised about $4,000, but were still tallying fi nal numbers

at press time. Th e Walk/Run for Heritage was

supported by the Running Room, and was attended by that company's area manager, Amanda Gutteridge.

She attends about 100 running events each year, and said the turnout in Agassiz was impressive.

"For a community this size to culminate the interest in such a short time says something," she said. "Th e community really came out to support this cause."

Th ere was a 3K walk/run and a 5K walk run. Pickard said they may consider adding a 10K leg to the event next year, as well.

For more photos from this event, visit us online at www.ahobserver.com.

Amber Major warms up the crowd of about 100 participants with some basic exercises before the Walk/Run for Heritage in Agassiz on Saturday morning.JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

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With more than 80 categories to vote for, (including Chilliwack through Hope), The Observer’s People’s

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And while the people, places and businesses listed in this pull-out guide are to be congratulated for all their hard work, we also want to thank our readers.

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Get ready to vote.In the April 19, 2012 by-election, Chilliwack-Hope voters will vote for their Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

Voting OpportunitiesThere are many voting opportunities in B.C. Here are some of your options:

Advance Voting Available to all eligible voters at any advance voting location from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 to Saturday, April 14. All advance voting locations are wheelchair accessible.

General Voting Available to all eligible voters at any general voting location from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2012.

Other Voting Options Available to all eligible voters at the district electoral office from now until 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2012. You can also request a Vote by Mail package from your district electoral office or through the Elections BC website at www.elections.bc.ca.

Bring IdentificationAll voters need to prove their identity and current residential address to receive a ballot or to register when voting. Any one of the following is acceptable:

• B.C. driver’s licence• B.C. Identification card• Certificate of Indian Status

If you don’t have any of the above, bring two documents that together prove your identity and current residential address. A list of acceptable types of ID is available at www.elections.bc.ca or at 1-800-661-8683 (toll-free).

Voters without identification can be vouched for by a voter in their electoral district who does have the necessary identification, by a family member, or by someone who has the legal authority to make personal care decisions for the voter.

Voting PlacesWhere to Vote cards will be sent to registered voters to identify their assigned voting place. If you are unable to vote at your assigned voting place, you may vote at any other voting place. Take the card with you when you go to vote.

Any Questions?For further information visit Elections BC’s website at www.elections.bc.ca or phone 1-800-661-8683 (toll-free).

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The following persons have been nominated as candidates for the Chilliwack-Hope by-election.

Chilliwack-Hope Electoral DistrictCandidate’s Name: Financial Agent: Official Agent:

Lewis Clarke DahlbyLibertarian

Paul Geddes703-1180 Falcon Dr, Coquitlam, BC, V3E 2K7

John MartinBC Conservative Party

Elbert Brooks68-44523 McLaren Dr, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 0C2

Sacha Peter173-5810 Vedder Rd, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 1C4

Gwen O’MahonyBC NDP

Lakhvinder Jhaj27715 Fraser Hwy, Abbotsford, BC, V4X 1M3

Laurie ThronessBC Liberal Party

Joseph Bruno311-44500 South Sumas Rd, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 5M3

General Voting Places: Advance Voting Places: District Electoral Office:

Agassiz Agricultural Assn Hall6800 Pioneer Ave, Kent, BC

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Chilliwack Fish & Game Protective Assn48685 Chilliwack Lake Rd, Chilliwack, BC

Cultus Lake Comm School71 Sunnyside Blvd, Cultus Lake, BC

East Chilliwack Elem School49190 Chilliwack Central Rd, Chilliwack, BC

Harrison Hot Springs Memorial Hall290 Esplanade Ave, Harrison Hot Springs, BC

Harrison Mills Comm Hall1995 School Rd, Kent, BC

Head of the Lake School28 In-Shuck-Ch Fsr, Skookumchuck, BC

Mt. Slesse Middle School5871 Tyson Rd, Chilliwack, BC

Promontory Heights Comm School46200 Stoneview Dr, Chilliwack, BC

Rosedale Traditional Comm School50850 Yale Rd, Chilliwack, BC

Royal Canadian Legion 228344 Fort St, Hope, BC

Ryder Lake Fire Hall49285 Elk View Rd, Chilliwack, BC

Silver Creek Elem School63832 School Rd, Hope, BC

Tzeachten First Nations Hall45855 Promontory Rd, Chilliwack, BC

Watson Elem School45305 Watson Rd, Chilliwack, BC

Yale Comm Centre65050 Albert St, Yale, BC

Agassiz Agricultural Assn Hall6800 Pioneer Ave, Kent, BC

Canyon Lanes Bowling Alley47585 Trans-Canada Hwy, Boston Bar, BC

Royal Canadian Legion 228344 Fort St, Hope, BC

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Leadercast hopes to unite Agassiz businesses to stimulate growth

Famous leaders broadcast live to HopeJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

An idea exchange in-volving some of North America’s most infl uen-tial leadership experts is coming to Hope.

Leadercast is a unique, one day leadership event including presentations by Soledad O’Brien, John Maxwell, Tim Tebow, Angela Ahrednts and Marcus Buckingham. While those speakers will be broadcasting live from the main Leadercast event in Atlanta, Geor-gia on May 4, people will be gathering in locations around the world take part via satellite or inter-net broadcast.

And one of those loca-tions is going to be the Grace Baptist Church in Hope.

Th e event is be-ing brought to the area through Advantage-HOPE, whose mandate is to increase and encour-age business opportuni-ties in the area.

As an Advantage-HOPE board member, Riley Forman has been helping out with the Leadercast project. He says the event will be a chance to connect with like-minded people in the business commu-nity. Th ey’re hoping for participation to be in the hundreds, to be most ef-fective.

Th ey’re also hoping the event will have long-lasting, positive eff ects on local businesses.

“Th is is a call to ac-tion,” he said. “Th is is not to just go home and feel fuzzy for a week and for-get what was said.”

It’s about sharing wis-

dom, business knowledge and ultimately, create economic stimulation.

Th ere are broadcast sessions throughout the day. mixed with breaks for coff ee and lunch, and the chance for mingling. Th e event is open to sponsors, and there are several packages available as a way for businesses of all sizes to get involved.

“Th ink about it,” For-man says. “If you get 500 people attending who are leaders or are aspir-ing to be leaders in the same room, then having your business name there shows that your business is involved in economic development.”

He says it’s all part of becoming one big net-work that could recharge

Hope’s business com-munity — something he already sees happening with a number of exciting changes in the commu-nity, including a promis-ing proposal of a Flying J truck stop.

And Leadercast off ers a wide range of speakers to help motivate the widest range of people possible.

Th e most well known names are likely Soledad O’Brien and Tim Tebow.

O’Brien is the anchor for CNN morning show Starting Point with Sole-dad O’Brien and special correspondent for CNN/U.S. Since joining the network in 2003, O’Brien has reported breaking news from around the globe and has produced award-winning, record-

breaking and critically acclaimed documenta-ries on the most impor-tant stories facing the world today.

In 2011, Soledad won her fi rst Emmy for Cri-sis in Haiti (Anderson Cooper 360) in the cat-egory of Outstanding Live Coverage of a Cur-rent News Story – Long Form. O’Brien was part of the coverage teams that earned CNN a George Foster Peabody award for its BP oil spill and Katrina coverage and an Alfred I. duPont Award for its coverage of the Southeast Asia tsunami.

Tebow is an NFL quar-terback, Heisman Trophy winner and best-selling author. In 2011, he wrote Th rough My Eyes, an inspirational memoir that became a New York Times bestseller.

He is the founder of the Tim Tebow Founda-tion and is a former fi rst-round draft choice by the by the Denver Broncos. He was recently traded to the New York Jets.

Leadercast runs from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 4, and the cost is $75 per person. Purchase your tickets online or contact AdvantageHOPE at 604-860-0930. Sponsorship packages range from $250 to $2000. For more information on sponsor-ship, visit [email protected].

While Leadercast is being broadcast in Hope, they are hoping to bring in businesses from the surrounding area, as well.

To learn more, visit leadercast.hopebc.ca.

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Riley Forman posts information about Leadercast in Agassiz, in hopes of bringing more business-minded people to the leadership event.

JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Farming councillor up against Valley’s mayorsPost to plow at popular match

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Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

Kent Councillor Duane Post will go up against other elected offi cials during the 90th annual Chilliwack Plowing Match.

Each year, mayors and other of-fi cials compete in a special class at the event.

Th e contest is open to mayors of Abbotsford, Agassiz, Chilliwack,

Harrison, Hope and Mission. Post, who is also an Agassiz farmer, was asked to step up for the job by May-or John Van Laerhoven at a recent council meeting.

Th e mayors’ competition will run at about noon on April 14, at the fi eld closest to 9825 McLeod Road. Th e winner will receive the Neil MacGregor Memorial Trophy.

Th e event is hosted by the Chilli-

wack Plowing Society, and drawsin farmers from the Fraser Valley, lower mainland and Vancouver Is-land. Th e day begins at 10:30 a.m.,and includes classes for walking plows, junior tractors, antique trac-tors, beginners, business people,reversible plow and the B.C. Juniorand Senior Championships.

Admission is $5, with free admis-sion for those under 12.


The Thunderstompers, a competitive jump rope team from Mission, vis-

ited Kent Elementary School last Friday, per-

forming several high energy routines, and inviting students to

join in the fun. There is an introductory

course running at the school Tuesdays at 4:15

p.m., and there will be a skip rope camp

held through the Kent Fitness/Activity Centre

during the summer.

Jump for Heart

Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

Th e Harrison Festival Society was another group that was surprised to fi nd their funding from the District dry up this year.

Ed and Phyllis Stenson approached council as a

delegation at last Monday night's council meeting, to drive home the impor-tance of the Harrison Fes-tival of the Arts.

Th e festival may hap-pen in Harrison, they explained, but a majority of the patrons, member-

ships and volunteers are all from the District of Kent, as well as at least one full-time employee. Th ey see the festival as more of a regional event, and presented that mes-sage to council.

Sixty percent of the fes-tival's 200 volunteers are from the District of Kent, and anywhere from 15 to 18 businesses are sup-porters of the festival.

"We couldn't do what we do if it wasn't for the District," Ed Stenson said. "Th ere wouldn't be enough volunteers to make it happen, for one."

Th e Festival Society has faced numerous cutbacks from grant programs since 2009, including pro-

vincial arts funding and a Canada Council program which was cut entirely. Proof of support from municipalities through funding is a key elementof securing grants from other sources, as well.And when municipalmoney dries up aft eryears of previous support,it raises red fl ags in otherapplications.

"It's important to have municipal funding from this region," Phyllis Sten-son said.

Councillor Holger Sch-wichtenberg made a mo-tion to send the FestivalSociety's request back to budget talks, and that was seconded by Post and vot-ed unanimously in favour.

Festival society reminds council of regional benefitsHarrison's most popular event not given grant in aid by Kent


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2012 Local By-Election Village of Harrison Hot SpringsNOTICE

NominationsNominations for the offi ce of one Councillor for the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, for a term commencing May 2012 to November 2014 will be received by the Chief Election offi cer at the Village offi ce, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC between:9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2012, and 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2012, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Statutory HolidaysInformation on the requirements and procedures for making a nomination can be picked up from the Chief Election Offi cer or Deputy Chief Election Offi cer, Harrison Hot Springs Village Offi ce, during regular offi ce hours. If there are more candidates for an offi ce than there are to be elected for the offi ce, a by-election by voting will be held between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm on Saturday, May 12, 2012.

Qualifi cations for Offi ceA person is qualifi ed to be nominated, elected, and to hold offi ce as a member of Local Government or Board of Education if they meet the following criteria:• Canadian citizen; •18 years of age or older; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are fi led; • not disqualifi ed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding offi ce.

List of Registered ElectorsElector RegistrationThe Village of Harrison Hot Springs uses the Province of British Columbia Voters List as the List of Registered Electors. If your name is not on the current List, you may register at the Voting Place on By-Election Voting Day, May 12, 2012, or at the Advance Voting Opportunities May 2 and May 9, 2012. Registration in advance of the election is not required. Location of Voting Place and Advance Voting Opportunities will be published in the local newspaper, and on the Village’s website at www.harrisonhotsprings.ca. A copy of the List of Registered Electors is available for public inspection at the Village Offi ce, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC, during regular offi ce hours, from Wednesday, March 21, 2012 until the close of general voting on Saturday, May 12, 2012, if an election by voting is held. Before inspecting the List, you must sign a statement declaring that the List will only be inspected, or the information used, for election purposes.Electors may request that their personal information be omitted from, or obscured on the List to protect the privacy or security of the elector. If requested by an elector, the Chief Election Offi cer must amend the List that is available for public inspection, or provided to candidates.

Objection to registration of an electorAn objection to the registration of a person as an elector may only be made in writing by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, and only on the basis that the person whose name appears has died, or is not qualifi ed to be registered as an elector of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs. A written objection must be received by the Chief Election Offi cer before 4:00 pm, Tuesday, April 10, 2012.

Additional InformationAdditional information regarding nominations, or the List of Registered Electors, can be obtained from Janice Fulton, Chief Election Offi cer, 604-795-4789 or Bob Wilson, Deputy Chief Election Offi cer, 604-530-4048, between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays).

Throness and Clark ‘say cheese’ in AgassizJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

Premier Christy Clark returned to Agassiz Wednesday morning, to tour two local businesses and introduce her byelec-tion candidate, Laurie Th roness.

A Liberal entourage stopped in at Farm House Natural Cheeses on McCallum Road in Agassiz, where owner Debra Amrein Boyes off ered a sampling of diff erent handmade artisan cheeses, includ-ing her Alpine Gold a washed-curd, washed-rind cheese.

Clark and Th roness were joined by Chilli-wack MLA John Les for the tour, which includ-ed a visit to Rimex.

Workers had a chance to chat with the trio,

and spoke of the need to have training facili-ties in the area to open opportunities. Clark has traveled to the area twice this year for busi-ness-related tours with Th roness.

While they’re making the trips through this riding as part of their byelection campaign-ing, Th roness says he’s enjoying learning more about the area.

“Th ere are all sorts of hidden gems in the Valley,” he said, such as Farm House. “Th is is a great introduction for me to know where the opportunities lie for fu-ture growth.”

He said if elected, “he can go to Victoria with an eye to what’s back here.”

Farm House has “found a niche market,”

he said, and interna-tional success, too.

“Businesses have to fi nd that niche, and to fi nd appeal to not just domestic but interna-tional markets.”

Th e byelection is set for April 19 in the Chilliwack-Hope rid-ing. In addition to Th roness, candidates are Gwen O’Mahony for the NDP, John Mar-tin for the Conserva-tives, and Lewis Dahlby for the Libertarians.

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Vikki HopesBLACK PRESS

A Chilliwack man who was the alleged pilot of a helicopter that crashed in Abbotsford in 2005 and who has links to the Bacon brothers has been sentenced in a cross-border smuggling scheme.

Dustin Melvin Haugen, 29, previously pleaded guilty con-spiracy to import 100 kilograms or more of marijuana, and was sentenced last week in a Spokane, Washington courtroom to time served.

Th is time included three months spent in North Fraser Pretrial Centre aft er his arrest in 2006 and 11 months in the U.S. aft er he was extradited there in April 2011.

Haugen was one of more than 40 people arrested in 2006 in a two-year-old police opera-tion targeting drug smuggling. He and Daryl Desjardins, 45, of

Agassiz were arrested on May 9, 2006 aft er returning to Canada following a drug drop in the U.S.

Desjardins pleaded guilty later that year in Chilliwack provincial court and was sentenced to four years in prison.

According to court documents, on the day of their arrest, police videotaped a Bell 206 Jet Ranger helicopter leaving from a hangar near Harrison Hot Springs and landing in an isolated area in B.C.

Desjardins was the pilot, and Haugen was the co-pilot. Th e chopper met with occupants of a pickup truck, and Haugen was seen unloading hockey bags from the truck and placing them in the helicopter.

Th e chopper then took off and landed in a state wildlife area in Okanogan County in north central Washington, where the hockey bags were unloaded and placed in another truck.

Th e helicopter returned to its original location in Harrison Hot Springs, and the pair were ar-rested.

Th e hockey bags that had been loaded onto the truck, and seized by police, were found to contain

135.2 kilograms of marijuana.Desjardins' plea agreement in-

cluding dropping charges against Haugen, but Haugen was extra-dited to the U.S. and turned him-self in last year.

He is believed to be the pilot of a Bell Jet Ranger that crashed on a 58 Avenue property near Ross Road in Abbotsford in March 2005. Th e crash killed his girlfriend, 22-year-old Chris-tina Alexander, but he was never charged.

At the time, search warrant documents in a case involving drug charges against Jonathan Bacon indicated that Bacon al-legedly made payments of $1,000 a month to a tenant on the 58 Avenue property so helicopters could be fl own from the site.

Bacon, 30, was gunned down in a targeted hit in Kelowna last summer. He was never charged in connection to the helicopter crash or cross-border smuggling.

He was the eldest of Abbots-ford's notorious Bacon brothers. Middle brother Jamie is in prison awaiting trial in the Surrey Six killings, and Jarrod is in custody awaiting sentencing on a drug conspiracy conviction.

Sentenced in cross-border pot smuggling

Dustin Haugen was co-pilot in

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Premier Christy Clark returned to Agassiz Wednesday morning to tour two local businesses and introduce her byelection candidate, Laurie Throness. They stopped in at Farm House Natural Cheeses (above with owner Debra Amrein-Boyes and Chilliwack MLA John Les, right) and Rimex.



Th ere are some huge issues that matter to each and every one of us. Issues like health care, housing, education, energy, economy, the environment and infrastructure.

And there is one person who is the "go-to" contact when something within that realm goes wrong. Th at one person is in charge of speaking up for you, whether you need someone to listen to your health woes, provide assistance to your struggling business or address a lack of proper public transit.

And that person is your friendly, hard-working MLA — for which applications are currently being reviewed. Th e byelection on April 19 will solidify the role until the next general election in 2013.

More than just a talking head, elected MLAs are expected to liaise with those in their community, and know the issues at hand.

For example, ditches in Agassiz are overfl owing? We should look for a representative willing to pull on a pair of rubber boots and have a close up look.

Businesses up the Fraser Canyon are struggling? Th en we should be looking for a representative willing to speak up for entrepreneurs, help boost tourism and support creative ideas.

Keeping tabs on all points within this riding is a big job, previously fi lled by Barry Penner, and most recently being covered by neighbouring Chilliwack MLA John Les. While the riding's size is not as daunting as those seen in Northern B.C., it's still a large area.

Regardless of party affi liation — because we know that can change in the blink of an eye — we need a determined leader willing to negotiate the best possible solutions on our behalf.

It's a powerful role, being an MLA. But nothing is as powerful as the people who elect them, and nothing drives

change as much as speaking to your elected offi cials about the issues that need dealing with. Th is riding historically has high voter turnout, and all the by-election candidates are paying equal attention to that loud, collective voice.

For the next six weeks, you can bet they'll be putty in your hands. And that's an opportunity that shouldn't go to waste.

– Agassiz-Harrison-Hope Observer

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Voters drive change

In an interview with one of our Vancouver Island papers before Christmas, B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins made a bold prediction that he would have party status before the general election in May 2013.

Th at’s four seats, and it wasn’t based on an unlikely sweep of the Chilliwack-Hope and Port Moody-Coquitlam byelections, now set for April 19. He hinted he was getting calls from MLAs looking to join up, aft er a November Angus Reid poll showed a sudden surge to 18 per cent for his resurgent brand.

We now know that one of those callers was Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen.

I asked Cummins on Friday if he is still confi dent about three more.

“Hopeful, let’s put it that way,” he replied.

Van Dongen’s explosive departure was arranged, with Cummins’ help, for maximum damage to Premier Christy Clark. Van Dongen notifi ed the B.C. Liberal caucus that he was quitting. Th en, in a questionable use of legislature privileges, he launched a broadside on Clark’s integrity.

He cited the $6-million legal payout in the B.C. Rail sale, a decision made before Clark’s time, and the recent collapse of a deal to sell naming rights to B.C. Place. He described the B.C. Liberals as “an organization headed for failure,” then announced he’s joined the B.C. Conservatives.

Cummins then joined van Dongen at a hotel news conference across the street, as the former Gordon Campbell cabinet minister disclosed he has hired his own lawyer to dig through the roomful of paper from the B.C. Rail case

once again.Auditor General John Doyle is

already in court seeking access to details of the $6 million in lawyer bills, which the Attorney General’s ministry hasn’t provided because it doesn’t have them. Th ese delicate

matters were farmed out to yet more independent lawyers.

Independent special prosecutor Bill Berardino also spent seven years and many more millions on the B.C. Rail case, including the

role of Clark’s lobbyist brother, Bruce. He didn’t fi nd the smoking gun now sought by van Dongen.

Th is eff ort seems designed more for political revenge in an election year than to clarify the sorry legacy of the B.C. Rail sale that has already been examined through two provincial elections.

Van Dongen was at the top of everyone’s list of disgruntled B.C. Liberals. During last year’s leadership contest, he muttered darkly about not only B.C. Rail, but also the integrity of fellow Abbotsford MLA Mike de Jong. Now Clark is van Dongen’s target, with Cummins standing beside him trying to look statesman-like.

Of course, van Dongen drove himself out of cabinet long before Clark returned. Chronic speeding by a public safety minister is a tough sell.

I asked Cummins about the reluctance of key cabinet ministers Kevin Falcon and George Abbott

to confi rm they are running again. His aw-shucks friendly-grandpa modesty precludes speculation, but he did allow it’s “maybe a comment on the state of aff airs in the Liberal caucus.”

Reporters started surveying government MLAs aft er Falcon and Abbott kept their options open for 2013. For the record, fellow ministers Terry Lake, Shirley Bond, Pat Bell, Mary Polak, Rich Coleman and Stephanie Cadieux all said they are fi rmly on Clark’s election team. Independent-minded backbenchers Bill Bennett and Kevin Krueger also saluted the B.C. Liberal banner. Randy Hawes allowed that he’s 65, so if he leaves it will be for the golf course.

As I was talking with Cummins, B.C. Conservative advisor Randy White was assuring the Abbotsford News that more defections are coming. Cummins has people for the dirty work.

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Morrow family farm and herd changes hands50 Years Ago, 1962• Fift y years ago Mr.

and Mrs. Norman Mor-row sold their farm to Mr. and Mrs. J. McCartney of Deroche. Included in the sale was their entire herd of famous purebred Guernseys. However, Nor-man kept his beloved team of Clydesdale horses and used this team to plow at the Chilliwack plowing match later that spring. Th e Morrow family began the farm around 1893 and Norman and his wife Olive purchased it from his par-ents, James and Mathilde Morrow in 1936. Th e farm was located at the east end of Morrow Road.

• A group of volunteers broke ground for the Elks Hall on a one acre site on Heath Road 50 years ago. Th e hall was to be 34 feet long and 91 feet wide, with a full basement containing a lunch area, kitchen and dressing rooms. Th is Elks Hall hosted many memo-rable May Day celebra-tions, children’s Christmas parties, dances featuring award ceremonies mark-ing the end of ball season, golf season, and in general, any event that needed a cel-ebration. Many good times were enjoyed in the Elks Hall. In the spring of 2007 it was decided to demolish the building. Now condo-

miniums sit on the site.• Would-be security

guards were being inter-viewed for jobs at the soon-to-be built prison for the Doukhobors. It was to be

built by the garbage dump on McCallum Road. Work on clearing the land was progressing quickly.

• Th e lists of the Little League ball team members were printed in the local paper, generating much

interest in the community. Th e boys attracted many fans out on game nights to cheer them on. Fathers, mothers, siblings and friends arrived to coach the

teams, keep score and um-pire the games. Th at year the teams were sponsored by: St. Anthony’s, IOOF, Elks, Harrison Mills and Harrison Hot Springs and

the games were taken very seriously.

• Th e Agassiz HarrisonBoard of Trade changed itsname to Agassiz HarrisonChamber of Commerce.

Community

Th e Agassiz Harrison Lions Club and the Agas-siz Harrison Hope Ob-server want to see who you would nominate for the "Making a Diff er-ence in our Community Awards."

Th e nominee would be someone who volunteers selfl essly in the commu-nity right where they are needed most, many times without even having to be asked.

You'll tell us the volun-teer's name and a short description of why you would choose them. Th e nominees will be reviewed by a panel of judges and recognized on Canada Day during the festivities.

Nomination forms can be picked up at the Ob-server offi ce (in Pioneer Park, Agassiz) or at the Agassiz Library. Once fi lled out, these can be brought back to the Ob-server or the library or you can email your nomi-nation to [email protected]. Please remember to include nominator's name and contact information.

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2012 PEOPLE’S CHOICEAWA R D S

The votes have been tallied, and your voices have been heard. Thousands of ballots for the Observer’s People’s Choice Awards 2012 have poured in from our readers, telling us the best places to eat, to shop and to play.

Votes came in through email, Facebook, Twitter and mail, over the last several weeks.

And the results show that there is overwhelming

support by residents for our

community-based businesses. But it also shed a little light on what makes Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs, Hope and Chilliwack such great places to live.

You’ve told us the best place to go walking, who the best teachers, employees and employers are, and where to take your pet for grooming.

We’ve heard you loud and clear when it comes to fi nding great local talent, or where to relax with a cold drink.

With more than 80 categories to vote for, (including Chilliwack through Hope), The Observer’s People’s

Choice Awards 2012 is the defi nitive guide for what’s happening in the area.

And while the people, places and businesses listed in this pull-out guide are to be congratulated for all their hard work, we also want to thank our readers.

The contest success was based entirely on your participation, and for those outstanding efforts, we have drawn three names for prizes, Joyce Heinemann, Kiyo Matsuno and Bev Sergeant have all won tickets to see the Abbotsford Heat.

Congratulations to everyone involved!

Observer readers vote for their favourites

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Best Realtor Ann Wallis and her husband Darryl have been helping good people buy and sell homes in Chilliwack, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs since 1989. After living in the Agas-siz/Harrison Hot Springs area for over 30 years and raising their fam-ily here, they know the community. It has defi nitely grown in those years and become more than just all about farming, although agriculture is still a major part of business in this neck of the woods.

Ann was named Best Realtor and once speaking with her you’ll see why. Her quiet, kind manner sets you at ease and you understand she means what she says when she states the importance of trust in your realtor when you’re thinking

of buying or selling. You want the confi dence to know that the job will get done. The Wallis’ proven track record and a history of success in helping people with all of their real estate needs speaks volumes.

The communities of Chilliwack, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs provide a spectacle on nature in the eastern Fraser Valley. These vibrant and growing communities offer the schools, services and amenities to meet and exceed the needs of local residents. The pristine views of riv-ers, lakes, mountains and farmland provide a backdrop of nature within the community. Balance this with a lively business community and it makes for a nice place to be.

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PLACE TO MEET FOR BUSINESS . . . . Oasis Coffee & Bistro BOSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe’s RestaurantEMPLOYEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna Mortimer

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Miss Dylan (AESS)Ms. Elina (HHS) Ms. Lefeaux (Chehalis)

SENIORS’ SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheam VillageDEAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agassiz Thrift StorePLACE TO GO ON A FIRST DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Muddy Waters EspressoCOMMUNITY PARTNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allenby’s Farm StoreREASON TO LIVE IN AGASSIZ . . . . . . . . the people!REASON TO LIVE IN HARRISON . . . . . the natural beautyREASON TO LIVE IN HOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . the people! PLACE TO TAKE COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . Minter Gardens SMALL BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Body Balance

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The friendly staff at Jack’s Restaurant plus their west coast inspired food and decor are a big reason why they were voted Best Place to Go for a Drink.

604-796-25552406 Hot Springs Road #4,

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Breakfast &lunch daily &dinner Fridays

Specializing in English Fish & Chips

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& Best Fish/Seafoodfor the 2012 People’s Choice Awards!

Charlton’s glad to have the 2012 People’s Choice Best Employee - Anna Mortimer! Come enjoy a meal & Anna’s smile soon!

“Yalh yexw kw es hoy“Yalh yexw kw es hoy- Thank you for what you have done”- Thank you for what you have done”

- for all who voted for Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge, a Sts’ailes community owned Aboriginal Tourism business. It is an hon-our to be among the 1st Agassiz Harrison People’s Choice Award recipients for 2012.

Welcoming hosts, Sts’ailes community members Denny and Al Stobbart, have received many heart-felt words of appreciation for their great hospitali-ty, comfort fi lled accommodations & fabulous feasts over the years. Denny prepares all her meals with love & care; you can feel that and taste the good-ness in all her creations.

We look forward to helping create exceptional ex-periences for you to share, especially the extraordi-nary cuisine and to seeing all of you, or to meeting new friends, soon, to enjoy “the wonderful hospi-tality, food and friendship!” at historic Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge.

Please visit us atwww.sasquatchcrossing.ca

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LUNCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dragon Fried Rice House

DINNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Silvano’s

FINE DINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kitami Japanese Restaurant

DESSERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Swiss Gourmet

COFFEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heritage Coffee House

A TREAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dutchie’s (in Hope)

ICE CREAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Movie Source

KID FRIENDLY MEALS . . . . .Rolly’s (in Hope)

PIZZA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Petro’s Pizza

PUB FOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jimmy’s Pub & Grill

BURGERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harrison Hamburgers

FISH/SEAFOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horn of Plenty

TAKEOUT FOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harrison Chinese

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Best Financial Services: Accountant or Bookkeeper

Len Davidiuk Tax Services has been located in Agassiz since 1995. Len and his staff offer year-round tax services as well as payroll, HST, and other accounting services. They’ve been awarded the Best Financial Services/accountant/bookkeeper this year and thought now is the perfect time to bring to your atten-tion some tax saving ideas that may benefi t you.

For Seniors: beginning with the 2007 tax year, Canadian residents may split certain pension income with their resident spouse or common-law partner. Up to 1/2 of eligible pension income may be allocated to the taxpayer’s spouse when the tax returns are fi led. In some cases this will result in a

pension income tax credit for the transferee. No funds are actually transferred using pension splitting - it is simply a method for reducing the taxable income of one spouse by allocating income, on the tax return, to the other spouse. The transfer must be agreed to by both spouses and the same percentage of withholding tax deducted, related to the pension income transferred, must also be transferred.

For Students: not all fees can be claimed. To qualify, the fees you paid to attend a Canadian educational institution must be more than $100. For you to claim tuition fees paid to an educational institution in Canada, the institution has to give you an offi cial tax receipt or a completed

Form T2202A, Tuition, Education, and Textbook Amounts Certifi cate. You have to claim your tuition, edu-cation, and textbook amounts fi rst on your own return, even if someone else paid your fees. However, you may be able to transfer part or all of these amounts to your spouse or common-law partner (who would claim it on line 326 of his or her Schedule 1) or to your or your spouse or common-law partner’s parent or grandparent (who would claim it on line 324 of his or her Schedule 1).

For Everyone: if medical treatment is not available within 40 kms from your locality, you may be able to claim the cost of public transporta-tion (e.g., taxi, bus, or train) to get

the treatment somewhere else. However, if public transportation is not readily available, you can claim vehicle expenses to get medical treatment. If you have to travel more than 80 kms from your locality for medical treatment, in addition to travel costs, you may be able to claim the cost of your meals and accommodations. Also, as a fi nal reminder to everyone, please be careful to report of your income. If you have failed to report income within the past three years, and fail to report again, the Canada Rev-enue Agency is likely to impose sub-stantial penalty and interest charges against you regardless of how small the unreported income may be.

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I’d like to thank the wonderful people who voted for me as

BEST TRAVEL AGENT CARLSON WAGONLIT TRAVEL

With over 30 years of airline, Aeroplan & travel industry experience, I’m here to help you plan your next holiday, business trip or destination wedding.

Ask me how to earn/redeem RBC Rewards® points®/™ Trademark of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under license.

604 796 0292 [email protected] owner of Mt. Woodside B&B www.mtwoodsidebandb.com

RUTH GREENLY

AUNT DEBBIE’S KNIT & STITCH SHOPWe are SEW thrilled to be named 2012 People’s Choice Awards

BEST TOY ORHOBBY STORE!

AUNT DEBBIE’S 5628 Vedder RoadChilliwack [email protected]

CALL 1.866.824.7790 FOR YOUR ORDER TO BE SHIPPED TO YOUHOURS: TUESDAY - SATURDAY 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WOOLAROO105-32660 George Ferguson WayAbbotsford [email protected]

Thank you for nominating theHarrison Festival of the Arts as the 2012 People’s Choice

Awards Best Community Event!

Our 34th year kicks off July 7 and continues thru July 15 Full Festival line up will be announced April 2nd at

www.harrisonfestival.com

604-796-3664 • 98 ROCKWELL DRIVE, HARRISON HOT SPRINGS

GROCER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Super Valu

PRODUCE STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agassiz Produce

ORGANIC STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hofstede’s

LIQUOR/WINE/BEER/ SPIRITS STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hotsprings Liquor Store

DELI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Agassiz DeliSPECIALTY FOOD STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . il Carpaccio(Marius)BAKERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blackberry Lane U BREW/U VIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A&R Country Wine CellarCATERER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge

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Best RenovatorKelly Lacroix aka The Renovator, is a hands-on kind of guy who has been in construction for about 34 years. He enjoys working locally as it gives him a chance to get to know more of the locals and work closer to home. He does everything from the ground up which allows him to always be doing something dif-ferent. Having started out working with steel, building quonset build-ings all over Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C., he was known to have the fastest crew in Canada, having a job down to a science.

When he’s not working hard and

interacting with clients, to be sure they are getting what they ask for, he can be found enjoying Harrison Lake or snowmobiling in Hemlock Valley. Lacroix, also a drummer, was a drum technician for Canwood Custom Percussion (Lloydmin-ster Sask.) building drum kits for world recording artists such as Blue Rodeo, Kim Mitchell, Idle Eyes, Northern Pikes, Dizzy Gillespie and more. Lacroix has been named the Best Renovator in the 2012 People’s Choice Awards, but he is certainly no stranger to the limelight.

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604.796.2596WWW.AGASSIZHOLLYTREE.COM 7220 PIONEER AVE., AGASSIZ

VOTED BESTFLOWER SHOPIN THE 2012 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

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604-796-5552 or 604-793-6227

Call Russ for your FREE estimate!

Thank you for awarding us

Best Cleaning ServicesBest Cleaning Servicesin the 2012 People’s Choice Awards!

• carpets• upholstery

• tile/grout• power washing

& more!

Taking care of all yourSpring Cleaning needs...

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • AUTO • RV INTERIORS

Cheersfor voting us

Best Place to Go for Pub Food!

WhereYou AlwaysLeave Full!

604-491-1122 • 7215 P IONEER AVE . , AGASSIZ

OPEN EVERY DAY 11 AM - 1 AM

BEST PLACE TO GO FOR A TREATIN THE 2012 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

DUTCHIE’S & THEIRDROOL-WORTHYBAKED GOODSWERE NOMINATED THE

821 E 6TH AVE., HOPE | 604-869-9886TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY 8 - 5 PM | CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY

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Kelly Lacroix

160 Lillooet Ave.Harrison Hot Springs

160 Lillooet Ave.

MORE HOURS FORYOUR CONVENIENCE:

Tues. 9-5 | Weds. 9-6Thurs. 9-3 | Fri. 9-6

Sat. 9-8 | Sun. 10 - 4

604-796-3636

WinnerBest Facial/Spa

Treatment 2012 People’s

Choice Awards!

harrisonhairstyling.com

Thanks forthe votes!

HOTSPRINGSLIQUOR STORE

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FOR VOTING US

BEST LIQUOR/WINE/BEER/SPIRITSSTORE IN THE2012 PEOPLE’SCHOICE AWARDS

604-796-1112 | 2406 Hot Springs Rd., Agassiz

Professional Groomer

Drop in nail trim

All breeds welcome

Relaxing, friendly service

Call Marilyn @ 604.796.0960 | 3770 Wildwood Dr. Agassiz

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PETS TOO

Thank you for voting usBEST PET GROOMERin the 2012 People’s Choice Awards!

FURNITURE STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silverleaf

HEATING/COOLING/GAS COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chillair

HARDWARE STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kent Builder’s Market

CABINETRY/COUNTERTOP COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finback Custom Woodworking

YARD & GARDEN SUPPLY STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Argyle’s Garden Market

CONTRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feenstra Backhoe

RENOVATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Renovator

ELECTRICIAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moonlite Electric Ltd.

PLUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driscoll Plumbing & Heating

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Kent Builder’s Market is the place to go for all your hardware or renovation needs.

In these tough economic times, connecting withcustomers is crucialResidents choosing to buy local can make a big difference. Over the last fi ve years, the global economic slowdown has found its way to Harrison/Kent, putting pres-sure on sales and profi tability of many businesses.

At the same time, the ever-increasing competition to attract tourists by Whistler Blackomb and others, has resulted in fewer visitors to Harrison,, which impacts Kent as well. It all makes for a tough busi-ness environment that, particularly in Harrison, has led to a number of

businesses closing down and others trying to sell. The good news is that even in these diffi cult times, new businesses have been attracted to our area. Kent, as a small rural com-munity, has the challenge of encour-aging people to shop local. If more people shopped local we could cut down on our carbon footprint and at the same time support a thriving local economy. Harrison, as a resort destination, has the challenge of a short, intensely-competitive sum-

mer season, where a few weeks of rain can mean the difference between making or losing money. Attempts to extend the season have had limited success with the exception of the Sand Castle com-petition. However this needs to be an ongoing focus and new events in the shoulder seasons are crucial. Happily this year “Sasquatch Days” looks set to make a comeback June 9 and 10, starting the summer off a little earlier with a new event. As a resort destination, Harrison Hot Springs is much more focused on marketing through all media — especially the internet, where most travel decisions are made these days. The latest trend of using social media to engage your customers is being adopted by many Harrison businesses. Kent businesses on the other hand, tend to rely more on lo-cal fl yers, the local paper and word of mouth. As the District of Kent continues to grow and the price of gas continues its unstoppable rise, more residents will be encouraged to shop local and this should be

good for Kent business over the long term. Staying connected to your clients and building a relation-ship with them the best way you can, also helps.

Harrison, on the other hand, has struggled the last 10 years and this is likely to continue for the next 10. While improvements to tourism infrastructure through provincial grants has helped the look of the lakeshore, the struggle for Harrison business is likely to continue with-out some major new development such as a new outdoor public pool or other major attraction. What is required is support from the local community and local government. Residents choosing to buy local can make a big difference. On the local government side, the property tax rate for business is typically three times the rate for residents in B.C. The problem is that it is much easier to raise business tax rates than residential rates since businesses don’t vote. Local businesses need support from local government, not more taxes.

BOTOX COSMETIC TREATMENT 25% OFFfor frown lines, crow's feet or lip lines

TEETH WHITENING $100

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

BESTDENTIST IN THE 2012 People’s Choice Awards!

AGASSIZ DENTAL GROUPDr. Bonnie Randhawa103-1810 #9 Hwy, Agassiz 604.796.2181

Call FOR AN

APPOINTMENT!

604.796.9339 270 Esplanade Ave.

The best place to go for dessert in the 2012 People’s Choice Awards!

OPEN GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH

Weekdays 12-3 pm & 5-8:30 pm Fri, Sat, Sun & Holidays 8:30-8:30 pm

closed Tuesdays

Robert Reyerse

Agassiz-HarrisonChamber of Commerce President

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VISION/EYE CARE STORE . . . . . Image

OUTDOOR OR HOBBY STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kent Outdoors

BOOKS/INFO VENUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Bookman

JEWELER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Island View Gifts

CLOTHING STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gord Ray & Auld Philips

GIFT STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dragonfl y

FLOWER SHOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holly Tree Florist & Gifts

OFFICE SUPPLY STORE . . . . . . . . Agassiz-Harrison Printers Ltd.

HEALTH & WELLNESS STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Body Balance Wellness Clinic

AGRICULTURE-BASED BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farm House Natural Cheeses

HANDCRAFTED GIFT STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pete Ryan’s (Hope)

TOY/HOBBY STORE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aunt Debbie’s Knit & Stitch (Chwk) & the Cat’s Meow (Hope)

PET CARE STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kent Veterinary Clinic & Coquihalla Veterinary Services

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Holly Tree Florist & Gifts, also a 2011 Business Excellence Award recipient, has the perfect gift or arrangement for any occasion. While you’re there, stop at Heritage Coffee House for a mug of joe, a delectable treat or lunch.

Providing Independent, Assisted Living and Complex Care Services Part of Valley Care Retirement HomesCheam Village, Glenwood Care Centre & Logan Manor

1525 MacKay Crescent, Agassiz | 604-796-3886 | www.valleycare.info1525 MacKay Crescent, Agassiz | 604-796-3886 | www.valleycare.info

THANK YOU FOR AWARDING CHEAM VILLAGETHANK YOU FOR AWARDING CHEAM VILLAGEBest Seniors’ Care Best Seniors’ Care IN THE 2012 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

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OPEN YEAR ROUNDLUNCH Weekend 12 – 2 pm

DINNER . . . from 5 pm

JAPANESE OWNED & OPERATED.

Winner of theBest Place to Gofor Fine DiningPeople’s Choice Awards 2012!

318 Hot Springs Rd.

In the centre of town, 2 blocks from the beach

Celebratin�10th ANNIVERSARY

of living & working in this beautiful community of Harrison Hot Springs.

We offer the fi nest Sushi, Sashimi, Crispy Tempura

& AAA Alberta Ribeye Beef Teriyaki & have since 2002.

PRIVATE ROOMS AVAILABLE WITH A RESERVATION

604 796 2728

Thank you!

Thrilled to be the BEST TIRE SHOP of the 2012 People's Choice Awards!

Celebrating 25 years of giving great service, honest advice & more!

604-796-23116968 Pioneer Ave., Agassizoktire.com

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#2-1824 No. 9 Hwy., Agassiz • 604-796-3000 • www.darrylannwallis.ca

My thanks & appreciation to my clients for making me Best Realtor in the 2012 People’s Choice Awards!

It’s only because of you that I am successful.

Ann Ann WallisWallis

REALTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ann WallisCHILDCARE PROVIDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Angel DaycareDENTIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Agassiz DentalPHYSICIAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Van WykTATTOO SHOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oxygen Tan TRAVEL AGENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ruth GreenlyPHARMACY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shoppers Drug Mart PHOTOGRAPHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Davina GrahamCAR DEALER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wolfe Chilliwack Mazda PET GROOMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Soft Touch PawsCLEANING COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hatt’s ServicesTIRE SHOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OK TireOIL CHANGE/AUTOMOTIVE SHOP . . .Modern TireMANICURE/PEDICURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rashin’s Pretty NailsHAIR SALON OR STYLIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jacki’s Hair DesignCOMPUTER SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Agassiz Computer CareFINANCIAL SERVICES/ACCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPER . . . . . . . .Len Davidiuk Tax ServicesCHIROPRACTIC/ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agassiz Family

Chiropractic CentreMASSAGE/FACIAL/SPA TREATMENT SALON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harrison Hairstyling (spa)

& Jason Scott (massage)

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And the best place in town to have a Manicure or Pedicure?

Drum roll please... Rashin’s Pretty Nails!

Thank you

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Best Servicein Computer Care

604-796-0820

Agassiz Computer CareDerek Morrison

[email protected]

Fast, reliable, friendly computer sales & service.

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THANKS FOR NOMINATING USBEST ELECTRICIANFOR THE 2012 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

Mike Gormley - Owner/Operator

[email protected] Ashton Rd., Agassiz

AN INVESTMENT IN QUALITY

RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Can’t wait to go again“ . . . Great service, great food

(the fi sh is to die for) & great value.Thank you very much,

David & Sarah, Northern Ireland”TripAdvisor.com

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WINNER:Best Boss

2012 People’sChoice Awards

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293 Wallace Street, Hope 604.860-0822

604-796-8496 1-7384 Pioneer Ave.

Celebrating 7 years Celebrating 7 years of award winning of award winning wines & Best U-Vin wines & Best U-Vin in the 2012 People's in the 2012 People's Choice Awards!Choice Awards!

Anniversary Anniversary Sale Sale on now!on now!

Kent-Harrison FoundationThere are many things that happen behind the scenes in our communities

that sometimes go a little unnoticed. One of those is the goings-on with

the Kent-Harrison Foundation. The Kent-Harrison Foundation remains

committed to providing a unique opportunity for local residents to invest in

the future of their community through donations made to the Foundation.

This year the KHF provided grants to the following local, community-based

organizations:

• Agassiz-Harrison Aquanauts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,700

• Upper Fraser Valley Army Cadet Corps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000

• Harrison Festival Society Children’s Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500

• Kent-Harrison Emergency Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500

• Agassiz-Harrison Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500

• 1st Agassiz Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800

• AESS Girls Group Tri-Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000

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Thank You for Voting usThank You for Voting us

‘Best Place to Take Company’!We’re proud to be a part of the community & look forward

to welcoming you and your guests again this season!The Minter Gardens’ Team

Exit #135 off Highway 1P: 604.794.7191 • www.mintergardens.com

OpenApr. 1 toOct. 14,2012

Exit #135 off Highway 1

As a special ‘Thank you’, please present this couponto our admissions team to receive

2 for 1 entry to Minter Gardens April 1 to 30, 2012.

Complimentary admission will be of equal or lesser value to purchased admission. No cash value.Not valid with other offers or discounts or towards the purchase of Seasons Passes.

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

BEST OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

IN THE 2012 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS!

1 877 796 3345 / bcsportfi shinggroup.com

Sturgeon / Salmon / Steelhead / TroutThe Fraser Valley Offers great fi shing year round.

Your trip of a lifetimes . . . departs daily!

EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE

GOLF COURSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandpiper Golf Resort

WORKOUT/HEALTH ACTIVITY VENUE . . . . . Fitness Activity Centre

WALKING TRAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teapot Hill

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC Sportfi shing Group

ART STORE/GALLERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julie Anne’s Art & Framing

PLACE TO PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hope Golf Club

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AGASSIZ PRODUCELocally owned & operated

7266 Pioneer Ave. 604-796-8444OPEN MON THRU SAT 9AM TO 6PM

2012 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS

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Store

THANK YOU FOR YOUR NOMINATION

WEEKLY SPECIALS SENIORS' DAY

Wednesdays seniors get 10% off regular priced produce & grocery items

604-796-26111756 No 9 Hwy, Agassiz

Our family and hardworking staff are honoured to have been chosen as

your favourite

Oil Change/Automotive Shop FOR THE 2012

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

Our every effort is to be sure you have the best service & best experience when you come to see us.

The Major Family

MOVIE/GAME RENTAL STORE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Movie SourceLOCAL MUSICIAN(S)/ENTERTAINER(S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Todd Richard &

Adam Briscoe


Jim of Allenby’s Farm Store, a major supporter of the Agassiz Fall Fair and the Agassiz Rainbow 4H Club, voted Best Community Partner.


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Ethan, 5 Cooper, 5 Kaleb, 5 Thomas, 9 Lily, 5 Anna, 11 Kayla, 11 & Bowen, 6 Oliver, 6 Kayla S., 10 Evan, 9 Austyn-Rae M., 10

Adrianah B. 4 Hailey B. 7

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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CENTRES

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Looking for work? We can help.Get the training and support you need to find and keep a job in B.C.Job search resources • Personal employment planning • Workshops and training • Specialized services

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HUNTINGTONDISEASE

1-800-998-7398www.hsc-ca.org

Hosted by the Agassiz Community Gardens SocietySATURDAY, APRIL 14th, 2012 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

THE FOLLOWING YARD WASTE MATERIALS

WILL BE ACCEPTED AT NO CHARGE

• tree branches or limbs up to 5” (125mm) diameter • prunings • leaves • soil • discarded shrubs • sand or fine gravel • grass sods & clippings

NOTE: Residents will be required to separate wood waste, branches and prunings from soil or similar

materials to process through a chipper.

ALL OTHER MATERIALS ARE PROHIBITED Including tree stumps and branches greater than 5” (125mm) diameter,

domestic refuse, animal waste and household hazardous wastes.

For further information contact the Municipal Hall 604-796-2235 • www.district.kent.bc.ca

SPRING CLEANUP 2012

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The District of Kent and the Village of Harrison Hot Springs would like to express their gratitude to the JOINT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM (JEPP) for their generous funding. JEPP projects are cost shared between the local governments, provincial and federal governments. With the funding received, the communities purchased additional equipment to facilitate Light Urban Search and Rescue services. We deeply appreciate the continuing support by the Government of Canada.

THANK YOU

PUBLIC NOTICE:2012 Parcel Tax Rolls

Pursuant to the Community Charter, the District of Kent gives notifi cation that the assessment rolls listing the names and addresses for all properties subject to 2012 parcel taxes for the following service areas will be certifi ed on April 16, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. in the Centennial Centre at the Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC:

• Mount Woodside Sewer and Water Systems • Rockwell Bay Estates Water System

The rolls may be inspected at the Reception Counter of Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC during its regular offi ce hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, commencing March 30, 2012.

Property owners must request in writing to the District at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the time appointed for the sitting of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel if they wish to request an amendment to the roll with respect to their property for any of the following reasons: 1. There is an error or omission respecting a name or address; 2. There is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; or 3. An exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed.

If no amendment requests are received then the 2012 parcel tax rolls are deemed to be authenticated by the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel and the meeting will be adjourned.

Any questions concerning the above or in relation to the complaints process should be directed to the undersigned at 604-796-2235.

Glen SavardDirector of Financial Services

Community Education DayGrief & Loss in the Workplace & Children and Grief

The Chilliwack Hospice Society is pleased to host this one day workshop about children & grief and loss in the workplace. Keynote Speaker: Psychologist and

best-selling author Dr. Nancy Reeves www.nancyreeves.com

April 19, 20129:00 - 3:00 pm

Chilliwack Arts Centre45899 Henderson Avenue

If you are a professional, friend, family, co-worker, parent orstudent this is a workshop for you

Lunch and refreshments are provided. Come with an open heart ready to learn and connect.$90 Pre-registration is required by April 12, 2012. Limited Space Available

For more information and to fi ll out a registration form visit:www.chilliwackhospice.org/education

or phone 604-795-4660

“ . . . we support individuals and families during the dying and grieving process”

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Professional GroomerDrop in nail trim

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Call Marilyn @ 604.796.09603770 Wildwood Dr. Agassiz

Back 9Back 9Lawn CareLawn Care

Phone James 604-796-2809

Stratas & Commercial•Gutter Cleaning•Hedge Trimming•Aerating•Thatching•Weeding•Lawn & YardMaintenance

Hope Auto Body Ltd.Hope Auto Body Ltd.

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

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

Spring Aerating/Power Raking/Lime & FertilizingSpring Aerating/Power Raking/Lime & Fertilizinglawncare & yard maintenancelawncare & yard maintenance

weeding/yard clean upweeding/yard clean uppressure washingpressure washing

hedge & tree pruning hedge & tree pruning bobcat servicebobcat service

landscape design landscape design paver stones/retaining wallspaver stones/retaining walls

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In Loving Memory of

DENNIS SCHNEIDER

February 22, 1946 – April 11, 2002

For 10 years you have listened,

loved, guided and watched over us.

Miss you! Ann, Dwight, Deanna,

Chris, Ian and Abby

Those we love don’t go away,They stand beside us every day,Unseen, unheard but always near,Still loved, still missed and very dear.

IN LOVING memory of

May 31, 1940 - February 14, 2011

Ed Glendinning

A Celebration

of Life

Barry Wayne Simmons

for

will be held

SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2012

1:00pm at Friendship House7272 Morrow Road, Agassiz, BC

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 OBITUARIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21 COMING EVENTSKerrisdale Antiques Fair. April 14&15,10-5pm. Kerrisdale Arena 5670 East Blvd, Vanc. Adm $7.

33 INFORMATIONCRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, educa-tion, professional, certifi cation, adoption property rental opportu-nities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

DENIED CANADA PENSION plan disability benefi ts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

5 IN MEMORIAM

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

33 INFORMATION

HOST AN EVENT for BC Annual Arts and Culture Week! April 22-28, arts councils & schools across BC are hosting inspiring arts events. www.bcartsweek.org.

041 PERSONALS

TRAVEL

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Salmon, Halibut, Rock Fish Packages avail. Early Bird Specials.

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EARN EXTRA CASH! - P/T, F/T Im-mediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Others Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experi-ence Needed. www.HWC-BC.com

5 IN MEMORIAM


108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES$294+ DAILY Mailing Post-cards! Easy! Guaranteed Legit Work!www.ThePostcardGuru.com$20-$60/Hr Using Your Com-puter!www.FreeJobPosition.comOvernight Cash To Your Door-step!www.CashGiftingBucks.com More Amazing Opportunities Visit: www.LegitCashJobs.com

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 cop-ies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335

or [email protected]

HOME BASED BUSINESS-We need serious and motivat-ed people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness in-dustry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online train-ing. www.project4wellness.com

LIKE DECORATING, cooking or entertaining? Need extra money? Become a Consultant and turn your passion into extra earnings! Cana-dian company expanding in this area! Visit www.everydaystyle.com for free information.

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

CLASS 1 DRIVERS WANTED! Sign bonus $2000 for Owner/op ph: 604-598-3498/fax: 604-598-3497

DRIVERS WANTED: Terrifi c career opportunity out-standing growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & benefi ts pkg.Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED.

Apply at www.sperryrail.comunder careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

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

115 EDUCATION

Adventure + Agriculture = AGRI-VENTURE! Live & work on Europe-an, United Kingdom, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese agricul-tural/horticultural operations. 18-30 year olds may depart in spring, summer or fall for 4-12 months or more. www.agriventure.com 1-888-598-4415.

AIRLINES ARE HIRING-Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA ap-proved program. Financial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1(877)818-0783.AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Fi-nancial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

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

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

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Fri

Hope, BC

AN INSPIRING DAY OF LEADERSHIP CHOOSE TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT If you want to lead, learn more about leadership, or provide an environment where your team can thrive and learn from the world’s best, LEADERCAST is for you!

DDATE: Friday, May 4, 2012

TTIME: 7am Registration, 8am-3:30pm Event

LLOCATION: Grace Baptist Church949 3rd Avenue, Hope, BC

TTICKETS: $75- (includes HST, lunch & 2 coffee breaks) Call 604.860.0930 or purchase online. TTickets available until Apr 17, while quantities last.

AdvantageHOPE is proud to bring LEADERCAST to Hope live via satellite.

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Visit http://leadercast.hopebc.ca for details.

PUBLIC NOTICEOF LAND DISPOSITION

Community Charter

Swap meet benefits Children’s HospitalCommunity

Th e second annual Hope for Kids Swap Meet runs this Saturday, April 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Ea-gles Hall (386 Fort Street). Pose for pics with the Easter Bunny at 11 a.m., with your own camera or pay for a photo.

Girl Guides will be face painting, and a concession including hot dogs, chips,

pop, coff ee and tea will be available.Admission is 50 cents for adults, withno fee for children.

Th ere will be a raffl e for great prizesdonated by local businesses. Door ad-missions, table rental fees and photosales will be donated to Children's Hos-pital via the Hope Eagles 2690.

30 Agassiz Harrison Observer, Friday, April 6, 2012

Hospice CoordinatorThe Fraser Canyon Hospice Society in Hope, BC has an opening for a Hospice Coordinator for their volunteer based program. Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Coordinator will be responsible for the administration of the Hospice program according to set goals and services. Services include volunteer development and training, patient/client care, bereavement programs and all other programs off ered by the Society. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a combination of post-secondary education and experience in a health care setting. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience/education in end of life care.Computer profi ciency and facilitating workshops will be required; a reliable vehicle for travel is necessary plus valid BC driver’s license; Criminal Record Check is required for this position.

Those applicants who are not contacted by April 26, 2012 are thanked for their interest.

Work week is 35 hours; hourly wage is negotiable according to qualifi cations; start date is May 7, 2012. Complete job description

available by e-mail request to [email protected] No phone calls please. Closing date for applications is April 23, 2012

Please send applications and resumes to above e-mail address and indicate in Subject line Resume or mail to:

Personnel Committee, Attn: Pat Besse Fraser Canyon Hospice Society 1275 - 7th Avenue, Hope, BC V0X 1L43_

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Bookkeeping set up. Your offi ce or mine.Call Picklespatch Bookkeeping.

Linda Pickell 604-796-0577 [email protected]

Picklespatch BookkeepingPicklespatch Bookkeeping

NO TIME TO GET ORGANIZED?NO TIME TO GET ORGANIZED?I CAN HELP!

HUGE GARAGE SALE

APRIL 14 & 15 9 AM - 2 PM

HARRISON MILLS COMMUNITY HALL1995 School Road, Harrison Mills

For information on $5 table rentals call Mel 604-796-8506

Find a hidden treasure | Make a few extra $LOOK FOR THE DEAL OF A LIFETIMEor just enjoy meeting neighbours at the CONCESSION


115 EDUCATION

130 HELP WANTED

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

Honesty a MUST!PropertyStarsJobs.Com

Appointment Co-ordinator

Chilliwack area auto dealership is accepting resumes for the posi-tion of Appointment Coordinator.

Responsibilities will include scheduling customer appoint-ments, shop work load, and ac-cepting customer payments.

The ideal candidate will have some sales and customer service experience, excellent computer skills, a good telephone manner and be able to interact with cus-tomers.

Some automotive knowledge would be benefi cial.

Multi-tasking & professionalism are essential attributes.

Please email resumes to [email protected]

Camperland RV Resort has a well equipped Country Kitchen and hall facility for lease and are looking for a qualifi ed operator.

• to operate weekends starting the May long weekend and • to operate a minimum of 4 days/week June Labor Day.

Food safe and experience is re-quired. Equipment includes fryers, fl at top grill, pizza ovens, convection oven, walk in cooler, mixer etc. A full service RV site may be provided for the suc-cessful applicant.

Please forward a detailed resume/references to

[email protected]

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


130 HELP WANTED

CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE. Life-guard/Instructor. We are seeking an experienced individual to be a Life-guard/Instructor. Refer to: www.yel-lowknife.ca for the required qualifi -cations. Submit resumes by April 13, 2012, quoting competition 602-106U to: Human Resources Divi-sion, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4. Fax to: (867) 669-3471. Email:

[email protected]

DELIVERY DRIVER. Chilliwack area car dealership is looking for a part time delivery driver. Applicants must possess a valid BC drivers license with a clean driving record as well as good organizational and customer service skills. Applicants must be able to lift and carry heavy items. Email resume to:

[email protected]

.

START NOW!!!12 F/T CSR reps neededUp to $20/hr, weekly pay

Must be outgoingCall Erica

604.777.2195

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

WE are seeking an Administrative /Accounting Assistant. Must be very organized, professional, friendly, polished and detail-oriented. Send applications to: [email protected]

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

COMMERCIALROOF FOREMAN

$28.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience. Commercial roof-ing co. hiring lead roofers with extensive exp. in commercial roofi ng, including: two - ply torch, single ply, sloped and metal. Offering Great Benefi ts Including: Company Vehicle, Paid Travel, Support Crews, Top Wages, Health/Dental,

Pension & Company Uniforms.Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofi ng practices and follow WCB regulations.

Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail

aknipfel@designroofi ng.caVisit: www.designroofi ng.ca

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

DL Baker Construction Cana-da is looking for Structural Steel/Precast Erectors in Kiti-mat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Erectors must be capable of erecting, installing of temporary braces, splice plates and welding required for the erection of precast panels. Must have the ability to read shop drawing and provide ba-sic layout of precast. Must have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material. Provide proper crane signals to fl y ma-terial in place. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project La-bour Agreement between Kiti-mat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Tradesfor the Kitimat Modernization Project. Approximate Journey-man Structural Steel Rate $36.27 This work will start 6/15/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12. Please respond via email by placing Structural Steel Erec-tor in the subject line to:[email protected]

DL Baker Construction Cana-da is looking for Cement Ma-son/Finishers in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Finishers must possess com-petency in fi nishing high toler-ance fl oors. Knowledge & ex-perience in using all fi nishing hand tools, walk behind, and riding trowels. Must have ex-perience in fl oor hardeners, shake and the ability to estab-lish grade. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project La-bour Agreement between Kiti-mat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Tradesfor the Kitimat Modernization Project. Approximate Journey-man Cement Mason $31.82 This work will start 6/1/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12. Please respond via email by placing Cement Ma-son/Finisher in the subject line to [email protected]

DL Baker Construction Cana-da is looking for Rodbustersin Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Rodbusters must be competent in rigging, shaking out & installing (tying) all types of reinforcement used in concrete. Must have basic knowledge of reading and un-derstanding cut sheets and drawings for the reinforcing. Must be capable of signaling and rigging loads for cranes. Project Terms is Project BasedWages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement be-tween Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and the Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project.Approximate Journeyman Rod-buster $36.27 This work will start 5/1/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12 Please re-spond via email by placing Rodbuster in the subject line to [email protected]



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

165 WORK WANTED

Work Wanted Helping Hands with

Gardening, House Chores,

Moving, Auto Repairs. 604-796-0877

PERSONAL SERVICES

173E HEALTH PRODUCTS

HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800-854-5176.

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower pay-ments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANK-RUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

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If 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.

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188 LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?Guaranteed Record Removal

since 1989. Confi dential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating

assures EMPLOYMENT &TRAVEL FREEDOM.

Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET1-8-NOW-PARDON(1-866-972-7366)

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

260 ELECTRICAL

#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774

203 ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING


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

ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

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

MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects OF Home Improvements, Landscaping & Garden Solutions (604)501-9290

300 LANDSCAPING

203 ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING


300 LANDSCAPINGknoke 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.

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 604-230-3539Running 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 &

Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

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$36/HOUR. Local lic’d Plumber.Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call (778)549-2234

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofi ng, Repair & New Roof

Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

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

551 GARAGE SALES


359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

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

PETS

456 FEED & HAY

150 Acres Alfalfa mix hay to be cut & kept by farmer with equip, Sum-mer 2012, price neg, 604-888-3357

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.

477 PETS

BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. 2 females remaining Vet checked with fi rst shots and ready for new homes. $950. 778-241-5504. Lang-ley

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

Cocker spaniel pups – purebred, no papers 1st shots, dewormed, ready to go now. $600. Call 604-888-0832

Jack Russell pups, cute, short, stocky, smooth coat, tail doc, de-worm, 1st shot. $550. 604-798-9233

LAB PUPPIES, chocolate & black healthy, family raised. Parents on site. $625. Vet ✔, 1st shots 604-755-1364 [email protected]

LAB/RETRIEVER born January 23 family raised. Dewormed. $400.604-491-5262. No Sun. 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

PUGS, fawn, 2 male, 2 female. family raised, vet chk’d, shots. $500. (604)796-2727/799-2911

Rottweiler Pups- PUREBRED, tails, dewclaws, shots, vet checked Health guarantee. Ready April 6th $650. to $1,000, 604 460 0804.

Classifi eds can helpyou reconnect

www.bcclassifi ed.com

Shop from home!Check out our FOR SALE sections:

class 500’s for Merchandise, 600’s for RealEstate, and for Automotive view our 800’s.

bcclassified.com

551 GARAGE SALES

Found something?www.bcclassifi ed.com

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

Agassiz All StorageAgassiz All Storage

www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp

LAND ACT:Notice of Intention to

Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

Allan & Norine Roth of 6939 Hawthorne Place, Agassiz B.C.

Public Input InvitedProposed changes to Visual Quality Objectives

within the Chilliwack Forest DistrictThe Chilliwack Forest District will be establishing updated Visual Quality Objectives (VQOs) for the Fraser Timber Supply Area (TSA) as per Section 7 (1)(2) of the Government Actions Regulation (GAR) process under the Forest and Range Practices Act.

Changes to VQOs are expected to refl ect current information gather through an updated Visual Landscape Inventory accepted by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO). Portions of the following scenic areas are proposed for changes: Alouette Lake, Stave Lake, Lake Errock, Harrison Lake, Chehalis Lake, Nahatlatch Valley, Pitt River, Coquihalla and Hope Princeton Highway Corridors. Draft maps showing the proposed changes are available from the district website at:

http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/ftp/DCK/external/!publish/VQO/Comments received on or before June 1st, 2012 will be considered in the fi nal preparation of the Order, planned to take effect on or after June 29th, 2012.

Please submit any comments in writing to the District Manager, Chilliwack District Offi ce at 46360 Airport Road, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 1A5.

If you have any questions about the proposed VQO changes, please contact Jack Sweeten, Acting Stewardship Offi cer, email: [email protected], ph: 604 702-5700.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

559 MEDICAL SUPPLIES

FAST RELIEF the First Night!! Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramps Gone. Sleep Soundly, Safe with Medication, Proven Results. www.allcalm.com 1-800-765-8660.

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

**HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance 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. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

PIANO; APT SIZE Lowrey upright piano $550/obo. Ph: 604-418-6274 or 604-531-1576.

REAL ESTATE

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

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

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.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

626 HOUSES FOR SALE

749 STORAGE

REAL ESTATE

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

630 LOTS

WATERFRONT LOT & 2 BEDROOM HOME

$199,000 Finance @1.75% for 9 years

Home 490 sq ft., Lot 3214 sq ft. Usellahome.com

Click on “Search Listings” Go to “Quick Find”

& enter # 5115 Call for a tour on DVD

(604)435-9877

636 MORTGAGES

642 ABBOTSFORD

ABBOTSFORD CONDOFOR SALE BY OWNER

The Stonecroft2350 Westerly Street

Bright 1050sf. 2 Bdrm. 2 Bath, Top Floor, South East Corner. Exc. Cond. 2 Secure U/Ground Prkg. Spaces, Gas F/P, in-suite lndry. Residential Manager On Site. $199,000.

604-889-8424

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYSwww.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

696 OTHER AREAS

RURAL NOVA SCOTIA water front lots for sale. Country living at its best. Three bedroom apartments for rent. 45 miles to university town. www.sawmilllanding.com [email protected] 1.902.522.2343

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO1 Br Apartment in Northgate $500 per mth Available Now. Close to schools parks and shopping. Re-cently updated, Laundry and Park-ing onsite. Call 604-796-5535

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

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

HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovat-ed,$575/month includes utilities. Call 604-794-7132

734 MODULAR HOMES

Harrison Mills - Large 2 bdrm modular home on private farm. On school bus route. 5 appl. Avail now. $675/m+ DD & ref. 604-796-2706

749 STORAGE

RENTALS

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

Agassiz- 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2600 sq. ft. house, with 2 fi replaces, on

large lot on Morrow Rd. Terry 604-798-5959

Stylish & freshly updated, 3+ bedroom home in Agassiz.

Fenced yard, new paint, A/C, 5 appliances.

$1225 + DD (n/s, n/p)Call (604)796-3769

750 SUITES, LOWER

2 BDRM, basement suite in Rose-dale area. 5 appl., all utilities includ-ing cable and internet. No pets/no smoking. Refs req’d. Avail now. Great price! 604-793-6452

752 TOWNHOUSES

Agassiz - 3 bedroom, 6 yr old townhouse. Central air, gas fi re-place, double garage, quite com-plex. N/S, N/P, ref req’d. $1200/m + util. 604-991-1600. Available June 1

TRANSPORTATION

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 or

We Will Pay You $1000All Makes, All Models.New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply on line at: www.kiawest.com

(click credit approval)Must be employed w/ $1800/mo.

income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

SHIFT AUTO FINANCEGet Approved Today!

CREDIT DOESN’T MATTER..For The Best Interest Rate

Call: 1.877.941.4421www.ShiftAutoFinance.com

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

1995 Chev Lumina Sedan, 3.1V6, all power, air, c/d player, mags, $1695 obo. (604)792-6367

2003 CHEVY MALIBU 110,000 km, auto, AirCared, good tires, $3000 obo. Call: (604)531-3251

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $4000 fi rm. 604-538-9257.

2011 Chevy Aveo, auto, a/c, hatch back, like new, drk. grey, 320km $9800, 604-793-9658

COLLECTORS1983 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE. Low mileage, V6, original paint, $3,500 obo. Phone 604-820-7838.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5500 obo 604-780-8404

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2005 TOYOTA COROLLA, 114 km, loaded, p/sun roof, all maint. done, exc. cond. $6,300. 604-836-5931.

2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, loaded, 82kms, local, exc. cond., $7,800 obo. Call 604-596-9970.

2011 HONDA CRV 4 wd, Auto, sil-ver. Loaded. Local car. $21,500: 9000k.778-895-7570/604-836-5931

2011 Hyundai Accent GL, 4dr se-dan, loaded, 25,000km, $11,895, ex cond. 604-793-5520 (5961)

830 MOTORCYCLES

MOTORCYCLE HAULER, single or double, large lockable utility box for all your gear. Wide easdy load al-um. ramp incl. $1400.778-888-6805

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

2003 LAYTON 25’ Travel Trailer. Lite, easy-tow, clean, well main-tained. Queen bed, big freez-er/fridge, full kitchen, m/w, TV. Many extras incl. hitch & gas cer-

2003 Salem Light: Northwest Pkg, 22 ft, Sleeps 7,

1 bunk, Shower in & out. G.V.W. 3300. Lots of extras

$9,995.00 604-463-9428

2007 WILDERNESS trailer, 28’, 2 slides, Q bed, 2 drs, comp. w/hitch, exc. shape. $19,500. 604-856-3777

2008 FREEDOM SPIRIT 20’ travel trailer, like new, hardly used, a/c, f/s, dble bed, dble sink, nook, couch 2 prop tanks/2 batteries, $11,500 obo. Please call: (604)581-5117

2010 Crossroads Cruiser 31.5 ft 5th wheel. All alum. construction. 8586 lbs dry. Triple slide. Extra in-sulation pkg. Many features. $29,800: 604-814-2406

2010 EVERLITE RV Travel Trailer-walk around queen, 1 slide, elec. awning, TV, full cover. As new $21,000: (604)858-8087

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

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2001 TOYOTA RAV4 AWD 4 cyl 4dr, recently Aircared, $8000 obo (604)820-7669

TRANSPORTATION

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6500 fi rm. Call 604-538-4883

851 TRUCKS & VANS2007 DODGE CARAVAN - 74,000 kms. Excellent condition. New tires. $9,500/obo. 604-859-8263

2007 DODGE CARAVAN SE - 7 pass. 4 dr. V-6, loaded, local, exc. cond. $6450 Abby. (604)556-4242

2008 FORD F-350

Long box, crew cab, 4x4, power mirrors, camper pkg. reverse

vehicle aid. $33,695 (Stk#23366)www.fraserway.com/

consignment1-877-651-3267 DL#31087

2009 DODGE RAM 3500

Short box, reg. cab, pwr.windows/locks, AM/FM/CD, trailer

tow pkg. $39,995(Stk# 27776)www.fraserway.com/

consignment1-877-651-3267 DL#31087

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

CARS & VANS:1998 FORD CONTOUR 4dr auto full load ST#209 $14951996 DODGE CARAVAN Grand 7 pass, auto ST# 210$14951998 DODGE NEON 4dr auto st#212 $14951998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto ST#211 $19952002 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 $39952000 SUZUKI ESTEEM 4dr auto sdn ST#88 $45002002 FORD EXPLORER 4dr auto 7 pass leather black ST# 213 $49002005 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto sdn full load ST#03 ST#89 $5,900

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 cabV6 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$11,9002007 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 BOATS

12’ DOUBLE HAUL Fiberglass boat, 3 seats, oars, rod holders & canopy. On eze-load trailer. Very safe. $3,200. 604-850-7143

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