June 8, 2012 Hope Edition

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The Agassiz Harrison Hope

Mallory Lothian will be bringing her youthful energy to the summertime family favourite, Story Time in the Park.

JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Story Time gets new coordinatorJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

Th is year's Story Time in the Park line-up promises to be a very 'moving' one.

Kids will be moving their arms and moving their legs.

Th ey'll be moving silly and moving slowly. By the end of the summer, they'll be moving all over.

"We're going to be focusing on physical activity this year," says Mallory Lothian, the program's new coordinator.

"We have a story about yoga," she said. "And we have dancing stories and climbing stories."

Story Time in the Park was started many years ago by Heather Stewin, and has been entertaining families on a regular, rotating schedule in Hope, Boston Bar, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs every summer since.

At each Story Time stop, pre-selected books are read aloud by volunteers from within the community. Families then get a copy of that book, a free snack or lunch, and are treated to some live entertainment.

For the last four years, it was all coordinated by Kyle Kjemhus and Dustin Martin. But this year, both have moved onto diff erent ventures, making room for Lothian to take over. Monday was her fi rst day on the job, and she's been busy organizing the food, books and volunteers for the upcoming season.

Born and raised in Hope, Lothian just may have found the perfect summer job with Story Time in the Park.

During the school year, she studies at UFV in Abbotsford, and is working toward her bachelor of general studies. But for nine summers,

she volunteered at Camp Squeah, and most recently she's been working as a youth group leader at the Grace Baptist Church. Even as that position ended, she still volunteers with the kids there, alongside her husband, Nolan.

"For teenagers, it just seems so hard for them to fi nd people who are a positive infl uence in their lives," she said. "It's nice to be that positive person in their lives, and it's good for them to have someone their age to look up to."

In fact, it was her own positive experiences as a youth at Camp Squeah that helped her decide to return as a volunteer.

"I knew volunteers had run it when I was there and I wanted to give kids the same experience I had," Lothian said.

She's looking forward to continuing working with kids in her new role, and is familiar with the program. At age 25, she knows the previous organizers Kjemhus and Martin, and has even had the chance to stop in at events in the past.

Story Time in the Park starts up again the fi rst week of July, traveling around the

Fraser Cascade spreading the joys of literacy everywhere it goes. Th e schedule is Mondays in Boston Bar and Tuesdays in Hope, running

right through August 29. On Wednesdays in July, Story Time comes to Agassiz in Pioneer Park and

on Wednesdays in August, they visit Harrison Hot Springs. Watch for more details in Th e Observer through the summer, or contact

Free Rein Associates at 604-869-2279. [email protected]

Kids will get moving with this summer's story lineup

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Agassiz graduates prep for commencementBehind the scenes

Another year has come and gone, and the graduates at Agassiz elementary secondary school celebrated their commencement on Friday night. The school’s 51 graduates congregated in the school halls and library prior to the ceremony, putting the finishing touches on their outfits, grabbing group photos and congratulating each other on finishing the year. On the right, principal Patsy Graham straightens William Paul’s boutonnière. At left, Sam Shah (from left to right) ,Summer Smith, Haliey Brown, Erika Reid and Hailee Moore pose for valedictorian Karsen Yolland. For a slideshow and video of commencement, visit us online at www.ahobserver.com.

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Fundraising?Maybe FCC can help

The Division 1 Grade 6 class of Kent Elementary have teamed up with Burden Propane for a"Get Ready for Summer" ll your BBQ propane tank fundraiser!

June 9th 10 am - 3 pmMinimum donation $16 (includes tax)

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Relics from the past now on permanent display

Museum opens new barnJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

For the past 10 years, a large collection of ar-tifacts from Agassiz’s farming and forestry history was under lock and key, tucked away in storage.

Milk cans, fi re hoses, farming tools, carts and more weren’t able to make the move from the old museum at the research station, the newer site on Pioneer Avenue. So they stayed there, all but forgotten. Now, thanks to a grant from Farm Credit Cana-da’s AgriSpirit program, these historic artifacts have a new home.

Th e Agassiz-Harri-son Museum offi cially opened its new “barn” on Tuesday aft ernoon, giv-ing thanks to the many people and businesses that helped make the building a reality. A se-lect few people gathered inside the new building, getting a close up look at the pieces that have been out of view so long.

Th e barn will serve as an on-site storage, but viewing windows will be opened during business hours, to allow the pub-

lic to have a sneak peek back on the past.

“Th is all used to be housed in a gazebo at the research station,” Judy Pickard says, look-ing around the barn on Tuesday.

Even some of the ma-terials used to build the barn have a bit of history. Th e smaller windows on the building came from the Valdoorn farm, and the large barn doors that

can be seen on the back wall came from the Hatt farm, which was previ-ously the McRae farm.

Former mayor Wes Johnson was on hand for the opening, along with current mayor John Van Laerhoven. He told Pick-ard aft er the ceremony that it was he who built those barn doors, many years ago.

Th e wood used on the outside of the building

was donated by Hank and Elma Lanting, and the forms were donated by Spaeti Construction. Many local businesses provided supplies for the construction, in-cluding Peters Electric, Kent Building Supplies, Watkins Sawmill,Steve Dargatz Glass and Door, Canex, Agassiz Ready Mix, Twin Cedar Roof-ing, Pioneer Timbr Mart and Doall Contracting.

Th e building wouldn’t have been possible without the community pitching in to help, Pick-ard said. And all of those involved were invited to the museum on Tuesday, where a table fi lled with homemade pie was wait-ing for them.

“I’m really proud of what we have here,” Pickard [email protected]

If you’ve ever wondered about what fun awaits in Yale, this weekend is the chance to find out. Yale Historic Site is holding its Strawberry Tea on Sunday, June 10, from 1 p.m. to

4 p.m. There will be black powder

demonstrations, a historical Masonic parade and special meeting, live entertainment, games of chance, raffles, a bake

sale and a barbecue fundraiser. The library will also be on

site with LiLi, the Library Live on Tour vehicle.

For more information, phone 604-863-2324.

Th is weekend marks the annual Scotiabank MS Walk in Hope. Th is 4 km route will lead walkers on a scenic tour through Hope, starting at Memo-rial Park.

Runners can do the walk twice for an 8 km run. Th e route is easily accessible for everyone, in-

cluding wheelchairs, scooters and strollers. Th ere will be plenty of fun and activities at the fi nish line.

Check in time is at 10 a.m. and the walk/run starts at 11 a.m. For more information, phone Deanna McIntyre at 604-796-9331.

News

MS Walk hits the streets in Hope

Yale Historic Site offers tea and black powder

Wes Johnson chats with Judy Pickard inside the newest addition to the Agassiz Museum – a “barn” designed as both a proper storage and display area for many farming and forestry implements from the area’s storied past.

JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER


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recipe of the week Agassiz Farm Fresh Market

Fraser Valley Strawberry Buttermilk Crumb Cake

Crumb Topping:• 1/2 c. unbleached fl our• 1/2 c. raw sugar• 1/4 c. butter, softened• 1/2 tsp cinnamon• 1/4 tsp cardamom

Cake:• 1/2 c butter, softened• 1 c raw sugar• 1 egg• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract• 2 c. unbleached fl our• 1 tsp baking powder• 1 tsp baking soda• 1/2 tsp nutmeg• 1 c. buttermilk• 2 c. strawberries (or half rhubarb or other berries)

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square baking pan. Mix 1/2 c. fl our, sugar, 1/4 c. butter and spices together in a bowl until the mixture is the consistency of wet sand. Set the topping aside. Beat 1/2 c. butter and sugar with a mixer in a large bowl until light and fl uffy. Add the egg and mix well. Stir in the vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine 2 c. fl our, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Mix the fl our mixture into the creamed butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, stirring just to combine. Then gently fold in the fruit. Spread the thick batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with crumb topping. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

Just when you thought we may never see Spring... it sneaks in quite quietly and with it brings the Agassiz Farm Fresh Market. This year there are some new faces, some returning merchants and more new products to enjoy than ever. This year's merchants so far are:

• Jim & Heather Black "Country Couple" - Soups & Cereal Mixes• Jessica Kampen "Loganberry Baby" - Children’s Items• Suzannah Meir "Evening Song" - Aromatherapy Sprays,

Crafts & soaps• Verna Hoogeveen "Verard Farms" - Pork Products• Nick Quintana & Astri McCurdy "Magpie's" - Gourmet

Marshmallows, Breads & Baked Goods• Kate Onos Gilbert "Onos Flowers/Plants & Garlic"• Leona Bencze "Crafts by Leona" - Hats, Dishcloths, Scrubbies etc.• "Judy's Country Kitchen & Fresh Foods" - Canned Goods,

Baked Goods & BC Produce• Lonnie Jackson "Dingolay Fused Glass Creations" • Jennifer Cope - Insect Repellent, Body Wash, Essential Oils• A Mixed Farm Stand with "Tasty Chicken - Whole Frozen Chickens,

Honeyview Farms, Farm House Natural Cheeses & more"

Over the next few weeks we'll meet the merchants and learn more about each one and their wares. Plus we'll have a new recipe each week for you to enjoy. Enjoy the Agassiz Farm Fresh Market every Thursday starting at 3 pm in the parking lot next to the Observer in Pioneer Park until September 27. The market will also be open on Saturdays in July.

To advertise on this cost effective feature page

please contact Chris at the Observer:

604.796.4301 [email protected]

Still looking for local produce vendors, especially homegrown veggies & fruit. We will offer the Backyard Table again this year if there is interest (up to 3 people who have fresh garden products can pay $6 each to share a 10'x10' stall space for their extra veggies, for a maximum of 3 markets per grower. 1-2 days notice is required. Vendors are welcome to join any time during the summer and Junior vendors are also welcome. An application form can be printed from the Market website: www.agassizfarmersmarket.com as well as the contact information. If you would like weekly reminders of the market: "like" the facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Agassiz-Farm-Fresh-Market/118355404910779


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Teens to receive Urquhart AwardBetty Urquhart was

one of UFV’s fi rst em-ployees, and her com-mitment to building a strong relationship between UFV and the Fraser Valley commu-nity is one that lasts to this day. When she passed away In 1995, UFV renamed its com-munity service award in her honour . Th e Betty Urquhart annually rec-ognizes groups or indi-viduals that exemplify Urquhart’s commitment to community.

Th is year the Betty Urquhart award is shared between two dedicated groups whose hard work is guaranteed to tug the heartstrings, one of which is the teen/senior program at the Agassiz Centre for Edu-cation (ACE). Some of the teenage members of the program will be on hand to receive the award on behalf of ACE at UFV’s Convocation ceremonies next week.

Sandy Balascak, who runs the senior/teen program through ACE, has no doubt that the teens in the program are deserving of this award. Some of the students, seniors, and commu-nity members involved will be at the ceremony to receive the award on behalf of ACE.

Balascak says the pro-gram began when Frank and Eunice Royle, two

seniors from the Agas-siz Harrison senior peer support group, ap-proached her about her students’ reputation as “bad kids.”

“Th ey were even a little afraid of my kids,” Balascak says, and when the seniors suggested senior/teen days to help fi x that perception, she jumped right on board.

“Th e perception was that they were broken

and were sent to this al-ternative program to be fi xed,” Balascak explains, “But a lot of kids are here by choice because they knew they weren’t fi tting in or learning at a normal high school.”

Balascak says some people thought she was crazy for trying to put seniors and teens to-gether, but she had a good feeling about it. Sure enough, while the kids weren’t too keen on the idea to begin with, the program soon blos-somed.

“It only took a couple of aft ernoons and the next thing I knew, more

and more kids wanted to go, and more and more seniors wanted to be involved too,” Balas-cak says. “We went from a half-empty home to a packed hall.”

Th e program gained a lot of attention this past Christmas when the teens in the program gave up their Christ-mas morning to spend it with seniors who had no family. Th e students

ran fundraising events, wrapped gift s, and ar-rived at the legion hall at six-thirty in the morn-ing to have breakfast ready by eight.

“Th ey just jumped at the chance,” says Balas-cak. “And the ones who couldn’t be there Christ-mas morning were still part of the fundraising. Everybody pitched in.”

Now in its third year, the teen/senior pro-gram is more successful than ever, and Balascak looks forward to host-ing events for years to come, including a repeat of Christmas morning. Both teens and seniors

have come a long way since the program’s in-ception, and now get together on a regular basis to have lunch and spend an aft ernoon to-gether playing bingo or card games. Balascak is also quick to mention a long list of community members that made the group possible, in-cluding the unending support of the Legion, which donates the use of the hall for almost every senior/teen event, including the Christ-mas breakfast. None of it, Balacak says, would be possible without the support she and the students have had from every angle of the com-munity.

And it’s unsurpris-ing that once teens start the program, Balascak says not many give it up. Th e kids dedicate themselves to attend-ing the aft ernoons and events oft en for as long as they attend ACE, she explains.

“And sometimes I can’t even get rid of them aft er they gradu-ate!” Balascak says with a laugh. “Th ese kids have become so com-munity-minded.”

Th e kids are so willing to volunteer, in fact, that Balascak hopes to set up a volunteer network in the coming months to give the teens a chance to pitch in wherever

they’re needed, from libraries to homeless shelters.

Meanwhile, Balascak sees her students go on to study in social work, seniors care, trades, and dental programs. And no matter what they do, she is proud of each and every one of them.

“Th ere’s a reason I called it ‘when ‘bad’ kids go good,’” Balascak says. “Th ey’re all good kids. I’m just glad the com-munity got a chance to see that.”

News

SUBMITTED PHOTOThe Harrison Mills bridge was reportedly damaged on Wednesday afternoon, and was out of service for several hours while crews worked on it. As a result of the bridge problems, students traveling between Sts’ailes and Agassiz were detoured home through Abbotsford. The Ministry of Transportation has not confirmed the reason for the bridge repairs.

Bridge troubles

“They’re all good kids. I’m just glad the community got a

chance to see that.”Sandy Balascak

Th e Agassiz Communities in Bloom committee is on the search for more members.

Volunteers are needed to carry out the many proj-ects that help Agassiz and the rest of the District of Kent a strong competitor in the annual Communities in Bloom contest. Many of the enhancements projects

around town have been worked on by these volunteers in the past years, including many daff odil plantings. However, more members are now needed to keep the group alive.

For more information, phone the District offi ce at 604-796-2235.

Bloom group needs people power


Th e old saying goes that if you like sausages and laws, you shouldn’t watch either one being made.

Th e legislature’s sausage factory worked overtime to crank out a pile of legislative change before the government choked off debate and shut it down for the summer. Th is is aft er a dozen complicated bills were stuff ed into the hopper in the fi nal month.

For the fi rst time in B.C. history, debate was carried on in three separate chambers to try to get through it all. It created a chaotic scene, with politicians and reporters dashing around trying to create the impression they were on top of it all.

Th e NDP opposition screamed bloody murder about this travesty,

especially as the clock ran down last week and bills were assigned a token 30 or 45 minutes to meet the B.C. Liberal government’s arbitrary deadline.

Alas, what little time was allowed for the opposition to question legislation was largely frittered away with the usual partisan sniping that substitutes for alternative ideas.

Th e good news is that this mad rush wasn’t a calculated scheme to ram through unpopular, unfair measures. Quite the contrary. Th e B.C. Liberal government’s back is to the wall, trying to do what the public and circumstances demand and save its own skin.

Here’s a partial list of the marching orders. Get rid of the harmonized sales tax and bring back a computerized version of the old, ineffi cient provincial sales tax. Unclog the court system, which has become so constipated that a Stanley Cup riot fool can’t even plead guilty in a reasonable time.

And fi nd a way to make our growing population of urban anarchists and assorted other deadbeats pay to ride transit.

Th e HST exercise continues to exact its cost. Th e unprecedented

job of creating a modern system for the archaic sales tax was the main cause of the legislative logjam, tying up government lawyers and delaying draft ing of other bills. Small businesses that paid $3,000 to convert to HST get to pay another

$3,000 to go back, and we had all better hope the new computer soft ware works.

Speaking of computers, one of the laws passed amid the shouting is one that establishes an online system for disputing traffi c tickets. Police will print out tickets from their cars instead of hand-writing them, and drivers will have an alternative way to argue about whether they really ran that red light.

Fighting a ticket in court now takes seven to 18 months, tying up judges, court registry staff and police. An administrative system won’t keep them all out of court, but the government hopes to reduce the average resolution time to 90 days and save $8 million a year or more.

A similar administrative system is being established for small civil claims and strata property disputes.

Some legislation is to fi x

earlier screw-ups. A judge tossed out B.C.’s most heavy-handed administrative penalties for failing a roadside blood alcohol test, so the government brought in a new version that allows for another administrative appeal.

Th e mistake of making transit operate on a poorly policed “honour system” goes back to Social Credit days. Th ere is fi nally a system to enforce collection of fi nes, on those rare occasions when someone is ticketed for taking a free ride.

Even with the last-minute rush, four bills couldn’t be rammed through. Since the legislature will almost certainly have to be recalled to impose a contract on teachers this fall, the government would do well to provide a couple of weeks for orderly debate at that time.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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Chaos reigns in a busy legislature

Just one dayIt has been a gruesome few weeks in the news, provincially, nationally

and internationally. Chilling stories of murders and body parts, a new drug that induces

violent rages, and several violent deaths have hit many of us close to home — at least at heart.

No one would want their life taken from them violently. And, even worse, no one could imagine their son or daughter as a murderer.

Th at could be why, of all the work that the provincial government has done recently, establishing Family Day is easily one of the most important.

Sure, one day isn't enough time to show your children you love them. And of course, just one extra day isn't enough for a family to bond.

But it's a start. And in these days of micromanaged time, microwaved dinners and

texted conversations, most families could use a little kick in the pants as a reminder that 'together time' is important.

Th e whole idea of Family Day is a fairly new one, coming to popularity over the last decade in singular provinces across Canada and in a handful of other countries.

While it may not be entirely popular with small businesses, who will have to pay their staff for yet another day of not working, it's a boon to families who are working so steadily to pay the bills that family time is slipping through their hands.

It's one more day that families can sit down for a real breakfast, lunch and dinner together. It's one more aft ernoon that can include a walk in the park. Another day to not rush here and there, and maybe start a conversation with a child that could have some impact.

For the average B.C. family, scrambling around from school and work to sports and other commitments, just one day together — sanctioned by the government — could become a tradition that binds its members together.

Opinion

“The B.C. Liberal government’s back is to the wall, trying to

do what the public and circumstances demand and save its own skin.”

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Th e proliferation of gravel pits in the Fraser Valley is a concern for communities throughout the region. Yet another permit application further threatens the small community of Lake Errock. We have endured one, now exhausted, mine for enough years to know that gravel pits make extremely bad neighbours.

Rather than reclaim the eyesore that is the old mine, as was the original promise, operators are seeking to double the size of the scar on the landscape and use the old mine as a staging and processing area, despite the acknowledged risks to traffi c and the community’s concerns.

It has been a year and a half since this application was made, and the community remains vehemently opposed.

What has become absolutely clear is that the permit process for gravel pits is designed for approval and to exclude the aff ected community’s concerns.

Th e many problems with open gravel pits so close to our community are well documented and, should this permit be granted by the provincial government, it will demonstrate that the permit process is a sham. If Lake Errock cannot stop this mine, no community can.

Th e environmental studies related to this

permit application were bought and paid for by the mining interests and do not even consider the impact on we who live nearby; a case of funding bias in research if there ever was one. Residents who live near the proposed site were not notifi ed of the permit application, no sign has ever erected at the site, just a small advertisement in the newspapers of neighbouring towns.

Many residents are only fi nding out about it at this late hour. Municipal zoning is simply ignored in this process. Th e list of problems with the process is too exhaustive to outline in full here.

Th e government

and the industry avoid public meetings if at all possible. Aft er an intense campaign the people of Lake Errock have now been granted a public meeting on a date as yet unannounced. Th e history of this kind of public meeting is that they rarely stop, or even hold up, the permit being granted. If the evidence against the mine is extremely damning the process may be slowed up, but the mining interests just get to reapply until the permit is granted.

If this permit application is granted, it will guarantee years, if not decades, of confl ict between the mining interests and the community.

So be aware citizens of the Fraser Valley, if this

permit goes through, your community could

be next.Tony Rees

MailbagLake Errock residents chip away at gravel pit problem

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King Frederic the Great and the not-so-humble potato

You might wonder how the King of Prussia, Fred-eric the Great, made it in our future cookbook.

Th e answer is simple — he was a food connois-seur!

King Frederic, who grew up fl uently bilingual, had a passion for all things French; the language, the phi-losophy, the ladies and, of course, the French cuisine.

As a result, he introduced not only many French words to his people, but also French dishes, such as the famous roulades. King Frederic, how-ever, did much more for the food industry than this. Recognizing early-on the value of the humble potato, he ordered by decree, that the Prussian farmers plant potatoes on a large scale. As a result, potatoes became a staple and important food not only in Prus-sia, but all over Germany as well.

King Frederic would have been 300 years old last January and, in celebration, people from the countryside came to his favourite palace “Sanssaisi” near Potsdam, to put not only fl owers but also potatoes on his grave!

Since two of our choir members hail from Prussia, some of us decided to have a dinner “fi t for a king” in his and their honour. And, of course, it had to be roulades.

Th ere are many receipes for this dish around and they all vary just a bit, but sometimes “a bit” makes all the diff erence. By combined eff orts, however, we decided that the following receipe was the winner. Th e quantities are enough for four roulades. It is a good idea, however, to double the amount and freeze half of it for another time.

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Carefully roll up each piece and secure the rolls with tooth picks or, alternatively with butcher twine.

Heat your fry-pan with the oil and brown the roulades evenly.

Aft er browning add water to cover the roulades and let them slowly simmer until the meat is tender and done.

Remove the roulades, add some red wine and a tablespoon of tomato paste, blend in 3 tbsp. fl our and cook the gravy over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.

Return the roulades to the pan to reheat. Remove the toothpicks and serve.

Th is dish is traditionally eaten with mashed pota-toes and vegetables of your choice. Bon Appetit!

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• Kent District Coun-cil turned dog control over to the SPCA. An Inspector was hired to do 24 patrols a year, mainly between April and Octo-ber. An impounded dog would cost the owner $1 a day for board plus an impounding fee.

• Th e CGIT or Canadi-an Girls In Training held a mother and daughter banquet for 54 people. On behalf of the girls, Helen Eddy presented to Janis Green a bon voyage gift for her impending trip to Europe with the Elgar Choir.

• Civil Defense leader Bill Davis resigned, stat-ing Kent was one of the few areas without a paid civil defense offi cer and the work was too great for a part time volunteer.

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2011 Annual Report Relay for Life surpasses goal Th e clouds parted and

the sun decided to shine just in time for the start of the fi rst ever Harrison Hot Springs Relay for Life on Saturday night.

About 118 people participated in the can-cer research fundraising event, pulling in about $38,000 for the cause.

Organizer Tim Dixon had said previously they wanted to surpass the $30,000 in this event, which was held the night aft er Chilliwack’s relay.

“It was very moving,” said Harrison’s Mayor Leo Facio at a council meeting Monday night. “Tim Dixon and his or-ganizers and volunteers need a good pat on the back.”

Th e mayor was part of a team called It Takes a Village, which was one of 12 teams that walked around the lagoon from about 7 p.m. to sun-rise the next day. A full lineup of entertainment kept the crowds busy for the fi rst few hours of the event, including Matt Cheverie, Ryan Souliere, Ian Schram and Adam Briscoe. Todd Richard emceed the evening, as

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Cancer survivors (in yellow shirts) were invited to walk a shortened first laparound the beach area, while other participants cheered from the sidelines.

JESSICA PETERS PHOTOS / OBSERVER

Mayor Leo Facio (centre) walks along the lagoon during the first lap of the Relay for Life on Saturday.


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Solitude offers focus for artistJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

Living in and among nature at its fi nest hasn’t distracted Aaron Moran from the true nature of his work.

“I’m not necessarily inspired by the elements,” he said during an opening reception for his show, Excavations, at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison this month.

Moran has been living in the space above the gallery since September, the most current in an ever-growing list of ‘artists in residence.’

“I don’t do representational work,” he explained. So, you won’t see fl owers and trees when you go to view his work. No birds, no sweeping vistas and not even portraits. But that all doesn’t mean he isn’t appreciating his surroundings. Living in the studio, away from his home town of Langley, has provided the chance to really delve into his own art.

“Th ere is lots of solitude here, and lots of time to do my work,” he said. “I would do this again in a heartbeat. I never realized how much I like it this way.”

Being able to completely focus on his art, while still maintaining his position at UFV as their print, media and sculpture technician, has allowed Moran to complete his “most cohesive collection” ever.

Over the past few months, Moran has been creating three-dimensional sculptures, re-using building materials that were donated or salvaged.

To some, the result is a colourful, modern look at structure and development. To others, the show may just be colourful and modern.

“If on the surface you can say ‘wow this is beautiful,’ then great,” he said. “But if you can appreciate it on some level” that may be that we need to “do something with the garbage” we’re creating through developments.

Th e gallery is open Monday to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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

Agassiz Christian Reformed Church 7452 Morrow Rd. Sundays at 10am & 7pm. Call 604-796-9474.

Agassiz United Church 6860 Lougheed Highway. Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School at 11am. All welcome. For info call Rev. Mary Duncan 604-796-2680

All Saints Anglican Church 6904 #9 Highway, Agassiz. Service at 10am Sundays.

Mountainview Community Church meets for worship and fellowship on Sundays at 10:30am in the Ag Hall. Everyone welcome. 604-796-2429.

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 7237 Morrow Road. Sunday, 9am & 11am, Tues to Sat – 9am. Everyone Welcome. Contact Father John Trischler 604-796-9181. The Harrison Gospel Chapel Sunday Worship Service begins at 10:30am. 514 Lillooet Ave, HHS. Call 604-796-9500 Everyone welcome. e-mail: [email protected] • harrisongospelchapel.com

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Play Lions TV Bingo! every Thursday 6-7 pm on Shaw Cable Channel 4. Tickets may be purchased at “Ledoux Hardware” or “Chehalis General Store”.

Hooked on Books: Agassiz – Harrison Library Book Club. Prepare for a great discussion on “The Forgotten Garden” by Kate Morton for the meeting on Wednesday, June 20th at 6:30 pm. It’s our last meeting of the season & we’re squeezing in one last chat before Summer hits! It’s not too late to be part of the club, just pick up your book & enjoy! The talk is lively, the people friendly & the refreshments – free! Come on by, pick up your copy & be part of this drop-in, no-membership required club.Annual Rosedale Community Picnic - Saturday, June 23rd 11 am - 3 pm at Rosedale Ball Park. Bring lunch, a mug & a lawn chair as beverages & ice cream are provided. There’ll be music! Call 604-794-3850 for more info.

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• Aaron Moran, ar-tist in residence at the Ranger Station, has a show called Excavations running now until July 2. See more information on page 11.

• Pet Day at Kilby Historic Site on Satur-day, June 9. Every pet is welcome for a service that starts at 11:30 a.m., including a blessing by a priest. Remember the leash!

• Agassiz All Storage has organized a garage sale to benefi t the Youth Inclusion Program on Saturday, June 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Th e Agassiz Farmer’s Market runs every Th ursday now until September 26, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Aberdeen parking lot at 7167 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, featuring fresh local produce and many other products.

• Sasquatch Days are back, with celebrations throughout the day on June 9 and 10 in Har-rison Hot Springs, in-cluding war canoe ra-ces, salmon barbecue, artisans, drumming, sasquatch talks, dances, games and more.

• Black Powder Days at Kilby is on Sunday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Features Trader’s Row, knife and toma-hawk demos, cowboy action shows, fi ddling and storytelling and wooden toy craft s. Pho-ne 604-796-9576 for more information.

Th e List highlights cur-rent arts, culture and en-tertainment events, from Chilliwack to Hope. To be listed, visit us online at www.ahobserver.com and enter the informa-tion in our new commu-nity calender, or email [email protected].

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Fraser Valley Forestry company located in Harrison Mills currently seeks an exp. Accounts Payable Clerk. Must be profi cient with simply accounting and excel. Reconcile vendor accounts and other accounts as required.

Wage commensurate with experience.

Please e-mail resume with cover letter to

[email protected]


102 ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING

GENERAL ACCOUNTINGAldergrove Company looking for a permanent full-time General Accounting Clerk. Position details include but are not limited to A/P, A/R and payroll. Profi cient exp. with Simply, Accpac, excel and word an asset.

Benefi ts after 3 months.Please e-mail your resume with

cover letter stating wageexpectations to

[email protected]

Library AssistantJOB LOCATION: In -SHUCK-ch Nation offi ce in DerocheOBJECTIVE: Employ a Post Secondary First Nation student who is between the age of 15 and 30 and is a returning student. Our goal is also to provide mentoring and teach employable skills to our future leaders.JOB DESCRIPTION: W o r k i n g under the supervision of the Offi ce Manager, the student will:D transfer VHS tapes to DVD for archiving, D transfer fl oppy discs to CD, D update library database, D scan to archive information (pic-tures and articles)Dcontribute to monthly newsletter. D assist day-to-day offi ce duties. DURATION: 8 weeks.RATE: Dep. on experienceDEADLINE: June 15, 2012. START DATE: July 3, 2012APPLY: Att: Sheryl RankelFAX: [email protected]

106 AUTOMOTIVE

PARTS TECHNICIAN, licensed or apprentice required for Peace River Alberta GM dealer. Automotive knowledge an asset. $3,000 to $5,000 per month. Fax resume to 780-624-4124 or email:[email protected]. Attention: Parts Manager.

SHOP FOREMAN required at busy GM Dealership in Central Alberta. Minimum 5 years of Journeyman experience. Send resume to: [email protected]. Adams Chevrolet Wetaskiwin, Alberta

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Be your own boss publishing your own local entertainment / humour magazine. Javajoke publications is offering an exclusive protected license in your area. We will teach you our lucrative proven system, step by step by step to create the wealth that you want. Perfect for anyone FT / PT, from semi-retired to large scale enterprise. Call today to get your no obligation info packet.

Toll FREE 1-855-406-1253

Help Wanted!!! Make up to $1000 a week Mailing brochures from home! FREE Supplies! Genuine Opportu-nity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.theworkin-ghub.com

!! Home-Based GOLDMINE !! Young Growth Co. Creating Million-aires! Started P/T 6 mos ago - will earn $40K this mo. Everyone earns money! Fee required. MUST watch video fi rst. www.EarnCashDaily-FromHome.com

Teach over the internet. Create your fi nancial future in the Health & Wellness industry, online train/sup-port. www.createincome4life.com

WANT TO MAKE $3,500 per week in your spare time? No experience necessary. Watch both of my free webinars at www.madverts.org. Re-corded msg (760-569-6493)


109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Technical Advisor,Wood Products - India

Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. is seeking a Technical Advis-or, Wood Products for a one to two year contract based in Mum-bai, India. The successful candi-date will have extensive knowl-edge of BC softwood species and appropriate application of BC wood products. For further infor-mation, interested candidates are asked to view the job description and qualifi cations at www.bcfi i.ca under Contract and Employment Opportunities.

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

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

OWNER OPERATORSSurrey Terminal

Van Kam Freightways’ group of companies requires Owner Op-erators to be based out of our Surrey Terminal for runs through-out BC & Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving exp./training.We offer above average rates and an excellent employee bene-fi ts package.Call Bev at 604-968-5488 or send a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract, and details of your truck to:

[email protected] Fax, 604-587-9889

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

TEAM DRIVERS required for regu-lar USA runs. Must have 2 years mountain and highway experience and a clean drivers abstract. $22.50 per hour. Contact Yugo at Blueland Transport at 604-777-9720 x105 or email resume to: [email protected]

TEAM DRIVERS required for regu-lar USA runs. Must have 2 years mountain and highway experience and a clean drivers abstract. $22.50 per hour. Contact Ron Hutton at Coastal Pacifi c Xpress at 604-575-0983 ext 351 or fax resume to 604-575-0973

115 EDUCATION

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

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RAT-ED #2 FOR AT-HOME JOBS. Start training today. High graduate em-ployment rates. Low monthly pay-ments. Be a success! Enroll now. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com [email protected]

TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Con-dominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thou-sands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government cer-tifi ed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

130 HELP WANTED

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

Honesty a MUST!PropertyStarsJobs.Com


130 HELP WANTED

AGASSIZ HARRISON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Job Posting: Student Curator Assistant

Job Requirements:-Good organizational skills-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills-Research skills-Self-motivated, as well as the ability to work in a group-Advanced computer skills - profi cient in MS Work, Excel, Photoshop-Excellent written and oral communication

Summer Employment- Student 35 hours per week (Eligible candidate must be Canadian citizen, or legally entitled to work in Canada, must be between the ages of 16-30 years and returning to school full time in the fall.)Be willing to commit to the entire assigned term of employment, including weekends.

Please send resume and cover letter to:Agassiz-Harrison Historical SocietyPO Box 313Agassiz, BC V0M1A0

email:[email protected]

F/T caretaker wanted for apartment building in Agassiz. Duties include janitorial, maintenance, providing access to contractors, any after-hours emergencies. Agassiz resi-dent preferred. Resume to [email protected]

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130 HELP WANTED

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and la-bour/rock truck operators. Prefer-ence will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alco-hol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

NOW HIRING!Up to $20/hrJoin our Marketing/

Advertising team nowBusiest time of the year!

Hiring 12 f/t CSR repsMust be outgoing and motivated!Call Rochelle 604.777.2195

WORK IN CANADA’S ARCTIC. Hir-ing Co-op Management and Cook positions.Career Fair to be held at Inn at Lau-rel Point in Victoria Thursday, June 14, 201210:00 am to 5:00 pm. Drop in or e-mail your resume to:[email protected]

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131 HOME CARE/SUPPORT

LIVE-IN caregiver for Senior in Mis-sion. Room and board provided.Call Marlin 604-820-9343

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

LINE COOK & EXPERIENCED SERVING STAFF

required at Old Settler Pub. Bring in resume in person to:

222 Cedar Ave., Harrison Hot Springs.

Or email: [email protected]

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

ALDERGROVE trucking co seeksan Admin Assistant. Must have ex-cellent telephone and computerskills, organized and able to multitask please send resume to [email protected]

JOHNSTON MEIER INSURANCE (Vedder) is currently seeking an ex-perienced Autoplan/PL CSR, Level1 with 2 years experience, email resume:[email protected] - Rob Vissers

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

FULL AUTOMATEDBEAM SAW /

PANEL OPERATORRequired Full-Time for Surrey based cabinet shop. Must have previous experience. Excellent Wages Paid!Call 604-710-1581

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160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

GRANDE PRAIRIE Regional Col-lege, Fairview Campus has an ex-citing opportunity for a full-time Welding Instructor located in Fair-view, Alberta (the Heart of the Peace River region in northwestern Alberta). For more information visit our website at:

www.gprc.ab.ca/careersDue to apprenticeship enrolment in-creases we are expanding our staffi ng so we Need Instructors in this program!

HEAVY DUTYMECHANIC

for a busy logging company in Harrison Mills . Must have valid BC drivers licence & provide own tools. At least two year’s previous experience required.

Competitive Wages & Benefi ts After 3 mos.

Please fax604-796-0318 or e-mail:

[email protected]

INSTALLERS & HELPERSfor SHOWER DOOR &CLOSET ORGANIZER

INSTALLATIONSurrey’s Leading Glass & Show-er Door Company Rahul Glass Ltd. is looking for experienced Full-Time Installers & Helpers. Exciting packages will be offered to those with previous exp. WILLING TO TRAIN. Punjabi speaking is an asset.

Contact Raj 604-710-1581or fax resume: 604-592-2690

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc is seeking skilled Formwork Carpenters and apprentices for projects in the GVRD. Good knowledge of commercial con-struction forming systems/ processes and training in Fall Pro, Scissor Lift an asset. Send resume via fax:

604-241-5301 or [email protected]

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc is seeking skilled Tower Crane RIGGERS for projects in the GVRD. Rigging ticket, experi-ence on a commercial construc-tion site working under a crane is required. Send resume via fax:

604-241-5301 or [email protected]

SURREY Plant needs Fitter/Weld-ers to fi t and weld components from engineering drawings. 5 years ex-perience in the heavy equipment in-dustry using overhead cranes. Re-ply to: [email protected]

TRUCK & TRAILER MECHANIC. wanted for Langley Fleet Shop. Four 10 hour shifts, good wages and benefi ts. Fax resume to: 604-513-8004 or email:[email protected]

164 WAREHOUSE

SHIPPING Department Position available full time (including Satur-days) for retail store in Aldergrove. Duties include receiving/organizing inventory, related yard work, sales. Must be strong for lifting heavy in-ventory, have mechanical abilities for repair and asembly work, and enjoy working with customers. Re-sume to [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

173E HEALTH PRODUCTS

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182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

239 COMPUTER SERVICES

Rick’s Computer ServicesGeneral Repairs & Data Recovery, Trojan’s & Viruses removed. Same

day service on all drop offs. Drop by 6438 Lougheed Hwy.

(Corner of 7 & 9) 604-796-0538

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Moon Construction Building Services. Your Specialists in; • Concrete Forming • Framing

• Siding 604.218.3064

300 LANDSCAPING

knoke trucking

320 MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

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

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.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATINGNorthstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reli- able, Effi cient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

Mainland Roofi ng Ltd.25 yrs in roofi ng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully insured. We do

Cedar Shakes, conversions,concrete tiles, torchon, fi bre-glass shingles, restoration

& repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626

mainlandroofi [email protected]

WWW.NEOROOFING.CA Lami-nate, cedar, metal, heat and liquid applied membranes. 604-346-5647

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

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

372 SUNDECKS

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-782-9108www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

PETS

477 PETS

Black & Yellow lab puppies ready to go call to view $600 Vet checked, 1st shots dewormed. 778-885-9066

BLUE PITBULL Pups genetics/ razoredge UKC reg, 4m, 2 f, 9/wks. $600-$1000. 778-237-2824

CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. $650: 604-807-5204.

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

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

NEWFOUNDLAND pups, P/B. 2 male, 1blk, 1brwn. $1000 (604)819-1466. No Sunday calls

WANTED A loving home for ‘Duchess’ - 6 year old spayed female cat (indoor/outdoor)

Please phone 604-796-5530 or 604-796-2128 (Shirley)

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

523 UNDER $100

DOLLAR DEALS!

Advertise your $100 or less item

$2 per week in $100 & Under $4 per week in $200 & Under$6 per week in $300 & Under(Must advertise for 2 consecutive weeks.)

Kerry 604-796-4300kerry@bcclassifi ed.com

533 FERTILIZERS

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

548 FURNITURE

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

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

560 MISC. FOR SALE

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

563 MISC. WANTED

Buying Old Coins: Can + USA$1, 50¢, 25¢, 10¢, Gold, SetsLocal Collector 604-701-8041

REAL ESTATE

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

Chilliwack restaurant for lease/sale, licensed. 20 years of established clientele. Owner moving - must sell! 604-799-5509, serious inquiries.

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES!Older House • Damaged House

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

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

636 MORTGAGES

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYSwww.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

Agassiz, Woodside Terrace, 1bdrm apt, clean, well maintained, patio, off street pking, close to ammen. pet negot. $575/m, avail June 1, Ross Fullbrook, PREC Royal Lep-age 604-792-0077

736 HOMES FOR RENT

ABBOTSFORD, Newly Reno 6 bdrm, 2 1/2 ba, 2 kits, 2 f/p, sun deck, big lots, many more... Pls view location 33371 Hawthorn Ave, call 604-715-1717 to view inside the home. Thank you!

FOR RENTHarrison Hot Springs

3 bedroom main fl oor of home.-2 full bathrooms with rain shower and steam room-2 fi replaces-formal dining & living rooms-huge eat in kitchen-b/i vac, central air,-double garage with RV parking. -hardwood fl oors & carpeting.

Available August 1. $1275/m + damage deposit and

references. Please call 604-491-3600

For Sale or For Rent-New Homes-Minutes from Sandpiper Golf Course-2200 to 4000 sq. ft.-Master bedrooms on main-Rent negotiable-Sale Prices start at $339,900

Call: JUDY WINKLER @ 604 518-7333

Royal Pro Real Estate Network Inc.

746 ROOMS FOR RENT

ROOM FOR RENT- In newer Harrison Hot Springs home, suits student, furnished. N/S, ref req’d. $400/m. Call (604)796-3325

747 RV PADS

FOR RENT- Deluxe private RV pad with view and all services. 6 miles west of Harrison. 604-807-6235

752 TOWNHOUSES

$1500 Langley 2Bd/2Bth/2Car grg. pool,hottub, rec room, gym, central location 604-614-1766

TRANSPORTATION

806 ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

810 AUTO FINANCING

DreamCatcher Auto Loans“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

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www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

GUARANTEEDAuto Loans orWe Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models.New & Used Inventory.

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

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

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

812 AUTO SERVICES

KEVCO AIRMaintaining your ride to be

COOL! Serving Harrison Hot Spring & Area

Automotive Air Conditioning Service & Repair

Kevin 604-796-3848 or 604-819-2169

TRANSPORTATION

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

1975 DODGE ROYAL MONACCO,2 dr., 360 motor, auto, 70,000 miles. $2250. Call (604)869-9503

1975 MERCURY MARQUE, 4 dr,351M motor, auto, 70,000 miles. $795. Call (604)869-9503

1977 CHEV NOVA CONCAIRS, 4dr, 305 motor, auto, 47,000 originalmiles. $750. Call (604)869-9503

1981 CHRYSLER CORDOBA,original 88,600 kms. Carriage top,needs tuneup $1500. 604-852-9342

2000 CHRYSLER Neon, auto, 132 K, white, aluminum wheels, no acci-dents $2800. Air Cared. (604)502-9912

2001 CHEV CAVALIER, 5spdmanual, 4dr, low kms, new aircare,$2450 fi rm. 604-538-4883

2002 BUICK REGAL LS 4 dr., auto,sunroof, gray leather, p.h.seats, CD & more. $3600. (604)541-0206

2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING, silver, convertible, 84,000 kms. Auto. Air-cared. $4,900. obo. 604-826-0519

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2000 Mercedes Benz C230W Ele-gance, all options, exc cond., $6000obo. (778)552-8817

2002 TOYOTA Solara convertible,red, 91,000 miles. Good condition. $7,000. (604)854-3252

2003 HONDA CIVIC, black, 2dr, coupe. 133,119 kms. $6000 obo. Phone 604-309-1876

2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 speed standard, 2 dr., grey, 135K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $10,000 604-793-3819 6-9pm

827 VEHICLES WANTED

WANTED: 1980-1981 Celica GTliftback, 5-spd; or a 1979-1981 Su-pra 5-spd. Cell 250-307-1215.

830 MOTORCYCLES

2001 VICTORY CRUISER deluxe46,000 kms. 1500 cc, 80 H/P $6,500. Call 604-534-2503.

33 INFORMATION

5TH ANNUAL MULTI UNIT GARAGE SALE At Woodridge

7291 Morrow Road, AgassizSaturday, June 9 9 am - 3 pm

ADVERTISE YOUR GARAGE SALE

1 x 1 ad, Garage Sale signs & a list of helpful hints.

$15

Call Kerry 604-796-4300kerry@bcclassifi ed.com

Make sure you have a great turn out!Deadline for publication is Tuesday, 4pm

Agassiz GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 9

8:30 am - 3:00 pm 1625 Sheffi eld Drive

Lots of good stuff!

Harrison Hot SpringsMulti Family Garage Sale

Saturday, June 98 am - 3 pm

405 Eagle St.

Harrison Hot Springs

THE BLOCK IS HAVING A

GARAGE SALE!Saturday, June 9

8:00 am - 2:00 pmMultiple Homes on

Chestnut Ave.

551 GARAGE SALES 551 GARAGE SALES 551 GARAGE SALES

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING


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830 MOTORCYCLES

2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON Sports-ter. Lady owned, excellent shape & well maintained, 20,000 kms. $8,500. obo. Sue (604)308-9344

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

1979 FLEETWOOD PROWLER. 24C. 230 gallon propane tanks, front kitchen, furnace w/blower, sleeps 8, shower, tub & toilet. $5,200. Exc. cond. 604-853-8984

1991 SUNCREST, 34’ Sunliner M/H, basement mod, just like an apt. $9000obo. Call (604)869-3355

1994 28’ SANDPIPER 5TH WHEEL TRAILER, sleeps 6, clean, $5500 obo. 604-556-6889

1997 Fleetwood 27’ Class A, self-cont’d, TV, b.i.generator, storage ++ Mint Cond! $12,999. 604-853-5528

1997 Seabreeze: 31 ft. Ltd. Ed. Chevy 454 - slps 6. 50,000 mi. Exc. cond. $22,500: (604)476-0371

2004 ITASCA SPIRIT 29.4 ft. Class C motorhome, 50,000km. 2 slide outs, awnings, generator & ext. warranty. Exc. cond. $39,900. 604-856-8177 / 604-308-5489(Aldergrv)

2006 30’ NORTHSHORE trailer, dbl 36” slide bunk unit, loaded, exc cond. $16,900. call (604)824-8970

2012 21’ travel trailer, elec awn, micr/conv oven, dual elec/prop hw htr, 1/2 ton haulable, slide, clean, $23,000 obo. (604)824-7699

8’ ADVENTURER CAMPER with bathroom. Very clean. $3,500. obo. Call 604-854-0781

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

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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 604.551.9022The Scrapper

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1997 Toyota 4Runner Ltd. loaded, 350,000k, easy hwy kms, 1 owner $6,400. Dale, 604-220-5005

2002 JEEP LIBERTY blk 4x4 auto 134K,tow kit, local, clean,well maint $6800/obo. (604)850-2209 (Abbots)

2002 KIA SPORTAGE 4 X 4, green 181,000 kms. Aircared for 2 years $3,000. Call 604-832-0839.

2007 Chevrolet HHR. Exc cond. & well maint. 160k mostly hiway kms. Sunroof, power seat, windows, etc. Well below wholesale value at $7,950. Call 604 250-3089

2007 NISSAN ARMADA SE silver 44,000 mls, 8 pass Exc. Cond! $21,900/obo. 604-309-7956 (Abby)

851 TRUCKS & VANS

1998 MAZDA MPV, All Sport Model 7 passenger, Aircared until 2014 good cond. Asking $2900. 604-855-7129 or 778-240-0698.

2001 GRAND CARAVAN SPORT - 3.3L, V-6, Air, loaded, new air care, runs grt. only $2950 / 604-556-4242

2002 Honda Odyssey EXL, leather int., new tires, new timing belt, 161,000k. $6700. 604-309-4001.

2003 FORD WINDSTAR, rebuilt auto trans. Runs exc. Green. $3000 obo. (604)826-0519

2004 DODGE CARAVAN 3.3, gray, 132K, all power, Air Cared, no acci-dents. alarm, Keyless. aluminum wheels, exc. cond. $5300. (604)502-9912

TRANSPORTATION

851 TRUCKS & VANS

2005 FORD F150, 4X4, crew cab , green, auto, 160 kms, options, $12,000 fi rm. Call 604-538-9257.

859 UTILITY TRAILERS

MOTORCYCLE / UTILITY CARRI-ER/TRAILER, fi ts 1-3 bikes, w/ gear box & ramp, hardly used $1175 trades? 778-888-805.

MARINE

912 BOATS

15’ ALUMINUM DEEP WATER. All accessories. 50hp 4 stroke engine. Very little use. $9500 604-852-9299

MERCURY D300 infl atable boat with trailer, Mercury 9.8 motor, and lots of extras. $2200 obo. Call 604-853-2291 Abbotsford.

Meet the ProsJ U N E 2 0 1 2

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

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- all insurance company estimates written here

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New Cabinetry, and Cabinet Refacing Counter Tops

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6390 Pioneer Ave, AgassizVISIT OUR SHOWROOM

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CARPENTRY SERVICES

debra cornish604.796.0406

[email protected]

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Windshield replacementsRock chip repairs

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

For your Advertising needs:

Call Chris @ 604-796-4301

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FRANK MUELLER - Consultant 604-316-9398 • [email protected]

Custom Window Coverings/Blinds

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[email protected]

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Local Moves, Pick up & Delivery, also Freight

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Guest artist mentors othersTh e Harrison Art Show 2012 was a fabulous success. Th e com-

bined presentation and the talent of the participating artists gar-nered glowing comments from the public, who attended the sixth annual two-day event in Harrison recently.

Th e international artist/author, Richard McDiarmid, was this year’s featured artist. His enthusiasm and passion for the arts was easily transferred to others.

McDiarmid generously shared his knowledge and experiences of the art world by mentoring several artists during the show. Th e public was privileged to view several of his awesome paintings and his books. In his book, McDiarmid has included a painting that he had begun to demonstrate at Agassiz Monday Painters, and since completed.

Th e talents of the 32 artists at the show were over the top. Th e

diverse pieces of art displayed comprised many media includ-ing acrylic, watercolour, pastel, oil, graphite, pen and ink, mixed, and photography. Th e sculpture assemblage displays, particularly “Shocking Eh”, created great interests and discussions surround-ing the issues of the misuse of the environment and its future. Th is year another venue was included, jewelery. Each piece of jewelery was beautifully designed, one of a kind pieces of art that drew at-tention from so many.

Th e Harrison Art Show has gained in popularity due to the sup-port and collaboration of all the artists and volunteers involved to make this event an impressive showcase for the arts. As a visi-tor from Montreal wrote in the guest book, “Found beauty in the smallest of places.”

-Submitted by Marg Doman

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Richard McDiarmid with one of the pieces he showed at the recent Harrison Art Show in Memorial Hall.

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