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O’Mahony sets up shop in Agassiz Vacant downtown space turned into campaign office Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
Gwen O'Mahony has set up camp in downtown Agassiz, in an effort to maintain a presence in the further reaches of the Chilliwack-Hope riding. Volunteers spent Friday setting up at the old Black Sea Organics store building. While orange NDP signs have covered many of the windows and signage, the actual office space is a small corner that fits a desk, and a few chairs, as well as providing storage for NDP election campaign signs. A by-election for the Chilliwack-Hope riding has been called for April 19. O'Mahony will be
running against Liberal candidate Laurie Throness and Conservative candidate John Martin, who are all vying for the seat left vacant by longtime MLA Barry Penner when he retired in January. "This by-election is the best thing to ever happen in our town," she said, while sitting in her Agassiz office. She's no stranger to campaigning now, having run both provincially and federally. While the goal is to become an elected representative for the area, she works at setting out small goals each day. Being in campaign mode is a "day by day" process, she said. O'Mahony was in Agassiz
Friday to check out the new digs, and spend some time knocking on doors in the area. She says it's meeting people on their doorstep that gives her the best insight into what's going on in the riding. "We're going to stick to the issues that we're hearing on the doorsteps," she said. And she's hearing three issues that people want to talk about — affordability, healthcare access and jobs. As for the latter, she says the Liberals are "spending a lot of money to advertise the BC Jobs Plan at a time when people are feeling a high level of uncertainty around their own job security." The province shouldn't
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be spending money on slick ad campaigns, she said, and shouldn't be launching "horrendous" personal attacks on NDP party leader Adrian Dix. It's no secret that job security, pension allotment and healthcare costs are on the minds of voters, but O'Mahony said increases to MSP premiums are hitting seniors particularly hard. "People are just finding out that their premiums are not being paid," she said. During the 2009 election, O'Mahony spent the majority of her time knocking on doors in Hope, and she intends to continue knocking on doors throughout the area right
until election day. She said the hard work is paying off, and believes the NDP have a chance in the riding. Like many, she sees the connection between that success and the late-NDP federal leader, Jack Layton. "We've been making gains everywhere, including Chilliwack," she said. The most recent federal election gave the party a "wonderful momentum," she said. "That's what I'm part of, this momentum and it's brought us to this byelection." O'Mahony said she'll be checking in regularly at the Agassiz office, meeting with local canvassers and volunteers.
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2012 Parcel Tax Rolls Pursuant to the Community Charter, the District of Kent gives notification that the assessment rolls listing the names and addresses for all properties subject to 2012 parcel taxes for the following service areas will be certified 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 office 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. FILE PHOTO
Agassiz 4H member Brittany Webb trims the topline of her dairy project during the 2010 Agassiz Fall Fair.
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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.
Kent council will now reconsider grant application Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
The Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival is the highlight of the event calendar in Agassiz, with attendance rates that temporarily double the population of about 5,000. It’s the weekend when families and graduating classes hold their reunions, taking in the fair festivities annually. It’s a major event in any 4H member’s calendar, and one of the only fairs in the Fraser Valley to host a parade, a barbecue, a logging show and a large midway. And in the last 13 years, it’s been voted as the best fair no less than eight times. But that still wasn’t enough to secure a grant from the District of Kent in this year’s round of grants in aid. The fair is run by the Agassiz Agricultural and Horticultural Association, who are asking for $1,560 from the District. It’s the same amount they’ve asked for, and received, for the past few years. When they didn’t make the cut, they decided to approach council as a delegation on Monday night to plead their case again. Association president Victoria Brookes outlined the fair’s long community history, while mentioning the many com-
munity organizations the association supports throughout the year. Many groups are able to use the association’s Agricultural Hall free of rent, including the Boy Scouts group, high school graduation dinner and choir festival. Brookes said the organization would have to look at ways to cut back costs without the grant. One way would be to remove the Centennial Trophy from the winners’ trophies this year. That prize has been given out in honour of the District of Kent since the 1970s. “We don’t make a profit, nor are we subsidized,” Brookes said. Ken Schwaerzle, a fair director and past councilor in the District of Kent, said the fair draws in people from outside the area, and has become synonymous with Agassiz. “This two day event is not probably, but is, the biggest and best event held in the district of Kent every year,” he said. Most people outside of Agassiz say ... the city of Agassiz sure has a good fair, which I guess some of us know that better than others.” Council made a motion to reconsider the decision and move the issue back to the budget process, which is not yet complete.
However, the annual grant in aid is not the only support the District gives to the fair. The Observer has learned that the District of Kent annually provides support to the Agassiz Agriculture and Horticulture Association in costs paid for facility rentals, grant-in-aid, and/or in-kind services through the payment of utilities (water and sewer) and public works labour during the Fall Fair. In 2008 this support totaled $29,548.28. In 2009, it totaled $28,415.79; and in 2010 it totaled $28,486.84. The numbers for 2011 have not yet been finalized. Brookes said the association runs a tight financial ship, and are simply hoping to continue the partnership they’ve enjoyed with the District for so many years. “We’re not trying to get more, we’re just trying to get the same,” she said. The fair operates with the assistance of more than 200 volunteers. This year’s event runs Sept. 14 and 15 and has a theme: “You would have to be nuts to miss it.” Brookes passed out small bags of Agassiz-grown hazelnuts to each of the council members and staff at the meeting during the presentation.
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Sewer fee changes not sitting well with taxpayers Ad hoc group sways Harrison council to postpone new bylaw adoption Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
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business and property owners showed up en masse to a special coun-
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impending hike to sewer usage fees. The meeting’s agenda included the potential approval of a new fee structure that will see business owners paying 50 per cent more for their sewer user fees in 2012. The new fees are a necessary change to help pay for the operating costs of the new sewer system, staff explained. But many who spoke at the meeting said they were unsure what that would mean to their businesses’ bottom line. By the end of the meeting, based on the comments they heard from this ad hoc group of residents and business owners, council agreed that more consultation would be beneficial to the public. So, council and staff have now agreed to include a discussion about the upcoming changes in the April 2 council meeting’s agenda, before the new bylaw is adopted. It was an agreement that pleased many of the business owners, at least one who had traveled from out of town to have his concerns heard by council. Others left the meeting happy to find out that they could meet directly with Village staffers Peggy Parberry (manager of
revenue services) or Dale Courtice (director of finance) to discuss their individual concerns privately. But the two-hour meeting had its ups and downs, starting with a disturbance in the public gallery that shut the meeting down for about 15 minutes. Witnesses report that a member of the public, Leslie Ghezesan, was calling members of council and staff derogatory names at the onset of the 10 a.m. meeting, shortly before a reporter arrived. That outburst caused the mayor to stop the meeting “until cooler heads prevailed,� one person said. The meeting re-convened at 10:15 a.m. Mayor Leo Facio apologized for the inconvenience, saying: “That sort of behaviour is uncalled for.� He also re-arranged the order of the meeting, to deal with the two lesser items on the agenda first, and leave the contentious user fee hike to the end of the meeting. Changes to the sewer system have been discussed at council for the past several years, and a new sewage treatment plant has just been com-
Nominations Nominations for the ofďŹ 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 ofďŹ cer at the Village ofďŹ 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 Holidays Information on the requirements and procedures for making a nomination can be picked up from the Chief Election OfďŹ cer or Deputy Chief Election OfďŹ cer, Harrison Hot Springs Village OfďŹ ce, during regular ofďŹ ce hours. If there are more candidates for an ofďŹ ce than there are to be elected for the ofďŹ 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.
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The Fraser-Cascade School District will be offering an All Day Kindergarten Program in September 2012 at Kent Elementary School and Harrison Hot Springs Elementary School.
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First Nation Language and Culture programs will be integrated into the curriculum.
Objection to registration of an elector An 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 qualiďŹ ed to be registered as an elector of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs. A written objection must be received by the Chief Election OfďŹ cer before 4:00 pm, Tuesday, April 10, 2012.
Additional Information Additional information regarding nominations, or the List of Registered Electors, can be obtained from Janice Fulton, Chief Election OfďŹ cer, 604-795-4789 or Bob Wilson, Deputy Chief Election OfďŹ cer, 604-530-4048, between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays).
Children who are ďŹ ve years of age on or before December 31, 2012 may enter their ďŹ rst year of school this September. Please bring the child’s Birth CertiďŹ cate, Immunization Records and Care Card for registration at the school in your neighborhood. For more information on the All Day Kindergarten Program, please contact: • Mr. Chris Wejr, Principal of Kent Elementary School (604-796-2161)
New system unrolls Currently, Harrison tax bills include frontage rates for sewer and water, and user fees for sewer and water. Not all properties have sewer and/or water along their frontage. Others may have the lines running past their properties, but are not hooked up. All of those fees are now no longer a part of the tax billing, but a separate billing system that will be spread out into quarterly payments, to ease the financial burden that some may face. Continued on 5
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The 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 OfďŹ ce, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC, during regular ofďŹ 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 OfďŹ cer must amend the List that is available for public inspection, or provided to candidates.
will be the first increase in such fees in 15 years, and Harrison’s fees will remain one of the lowest in the region. Facio wrote a letter that was delivered throughout Harrison in early March. In it, he explained the financial situation the Village is now facing. “Unless someone out there has a magic want to figure out how we’ll finance the sewer plant,� he said, the new fee system will be a reality.
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pleted in the Village. It replaces what had been used since 1969, an aging plant with dubious capabilities and an estimated eight to 10 years of life left. “Our staff were mechanical geniuses to keep it going,� Facio said of the previous plant. There had been talks with the District of Kent to create a regional sewer system that would incorporate Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs the outlying District areas and the two prisons. There was an approval for $3.1 million in borrowing from the government for that project. However, Courtice, said the cost estimates kept rising, “going through the roof and making it impossible for a Village of our size to comprehend.� So, the decision was made to pull out of plan with Kent, and create their own system. The scope of the project was changed and a new plan was created, starting in 2009. The plant is now complete, and staff has found that operating the newerstyle plant and servicing its users will cost more than previously expected, resulting in a 50 per cent jump in usage fees. This
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However, not everyone will see an increase. Some homeowners will actually have a decrease in their overall frontage/ user fees. Residents are paying the lion’s share (93 per cent) of the sewer frontage to date, causing inequity in the system, Courtice explained. The new rates are based on the actual frontage of a home or business. The new rates will help cover the unexpected costs of running this new state-of-the-art sewer system. Previous council had been told that the system would not cost more to operate, which has not turned out to be the case. Courtice said that they won’t have a clear idea of what annual operating costs will be until they have run it for a year. At that time, user fees could change again to correlate to the actual costs. Increased costs are to pay for operating costs, and not perceived overruns in the capital costs of the project, staff explained at the meeting. The capital portion is
being paid for with grant money. However, for this particular project, the government requires proof of the project being built first. As the bills are paid, the government
the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund. The new plant will sustain 3,800 people in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs — a number that has been projected as a
to lessen the amount of confusion and shock felt upon such an announcement. “Most people don’t come to the budget meetings, which are the most
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A group of Harrison home and business owners wait for a special council meeting to reconvene on Tuesday morning, after a disruption in the public gallery.
reimburses the Village. On Tuesday, council also voted to temporarily transfer $662,166 from the reserve funds to the Sewer Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund. That money will be returned when the Village receives payment from
future possibility by the Fraser Valley Regional District. Facio asked the public to be understanding of the situation more than once, and urged them to become more involved with the community’s happening as a whole,
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important meetings we have all year,” he said. “If you want to stay communicative, you have to put yourself out there a little bit.” He suggested businesses join the Chamber of Commerce, and that members start attend-
ing the regular Chamber meetings. Business owners said their suffering from lack of tourism recently, and the sewer rate increases are insult to injury. “It’s a tough struggle not just for this community, but for all of B.C.,” Facio responded, noting that more capital projects could be coming. “Things are deteriorating and what’s underground is next,” he said, referring to pipe systems. “These are things that people don’t even think about, as long you can flush your toilets.” A public meeting to discuss all projects and issues facing the Village, including the financial plan, was planned for April 19. That event has been postponed due to the provincial byelection being called for that day. A new date will be chosen at the April 2 meeting. To learn more about the coming changes to sewer rates, attend the April 2 Harrison council meeting at 7 p.m. or phone the Village office at Council at Tuesday’s meeting consisted of
Councillor Allan Jackson, Councillor Sonya Reyerse and Mayor Leo Facio. Councillor Zoltan Kiss was absent, and the
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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act, in the Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC, on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 commencing at 6:00 pm to consider presentations from the public regarding “The District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1475, 2012” and “The District of Kent Official Community Plan Bylaw 1207, Amendment No. 1476, 2012”. At the hearing, the public will be allowed to make representations to Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw and all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Written submissions received before 4:30 pm on April 10, 2012 will be presented for consideration. Subject Lands: The parcel that is subject to the proposed bylaw is: Civic: 4610 Cemetery Road, Agassiz, BC Legal: Lot 6 Section 34 Township 3 Range 29 West of the 6th Meridian New Westminster District Plan EPP14819; PID: 028-740-157 Purpose: In general terms, the proposed amendment bylaw is to provide an appropriate Zoning and Official Community Plan Designation to accommodate Search and Rescue operations.
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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CENTRES This bylaw and any relevant documents to be considered by Council may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, from March 30, 2012 to April 10, 2012 inclusive, at the reception desk in the Municipal Office located at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC. Enquiries may be directed to the undersigned at (604) 796-2235. Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services Dated this 30th day of March, 2012
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Opinion QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Economy over the environment
Should the District of Kent reconsider their grant to the Agassiz Fall Fair? To answer, go to the Home page of our website: www.ahobserver.com
The alarm has been raised that the federal government is about to turn the clock back on fisheries protection by about 35 years. According to documents released by retired fisheries biologist Otto Langer and introduced in the House of Commons by New Westminster-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly last week, the government plans to strip habitat protection for fish in Section 35 of the Fisheries Act, effectively making creek and stream protection a thing of the past. Documents produced by Langer indicate the government plans to remove a ban against activity that results in the “harmful alteration, disruption or disruption or destruction of fish habitat” and replacing it with a ban on activity that has an “adverse effect on a fish of economic, cultural or ecological value.” While on the surface, it looks like the changes would protect fish, it’s not clear how, when fish rely on a healthy environment, ecosystem or habitat to thrive. If it can’t be proven that a species of fish has special value, then can the habitat – creek, river or stream – be legally destroyed? Many have heard stories of property owners who were prevented from subdividing because there’s a ditch in the way that sometimes has fish in it. And there are times when it’s hard to understand the “economic” or “environmental” value of a creek or stream but lack of knowledge or understanding about how our watersheds work is the reason most of them were paved over, culverted or diverted in the 1960s and 1970s, leaving us low fish returns today. Ignoring for a moment the secretive way the government appears to be moving on this matter, the idea that fish, and the rest of the planet, can be altered unless an economic argument can be made to save it, is short-sighted at best. At worst, it ignores the web of life that even the youngest pre-schooler understands when they marvel at the abundant life in the tiny creek flowing in their neighbourhood. – Black Press
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Who did you say you were? GUEST SHOT Pauline Buck It happened … one day last weekend… I was driving down our street with Bill, my husband who has dementia, and he said, “that’s our place there on the right.” Rather dryly I responded ,“yes I know. I’ve been there many times.” “You have?” he asked. At that point I turned to look at him directly to see if he was kidding me. He wasn’t. His face was straight and serious. “Do you know who I am,” I asked. “No,” he said. “Who are you?” I can’t describe how I felt at that moment. Panic-stricken, I guess. Friends had been asking
me if Bill still recognized me and I had been shrugging it off with a quick “of course.” I wonder if I’ve been in denial about his dementia for the past two years. As we pulled into the driveway I decided to resort to one of my two regular defence mechanisms: humour and faking it. I chose faking it. We came in and unloaded a couple of groceries. Because it was a wet and chilly day, I put on the fireplace and we sat down in the living room to work on our jigsaw puzzle. After a few minutes of silence Bill said, “You’re a very nice person.” I nodded a sort of thankyou. Then he picked up the TV clicker and tried to dial out with it (he often gets it mixed up with the phone). “Who are you trying to call?” “Pauline. It’s not like her to
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not call on her way home.” Now I was really in a panic. I finally said, “I am Pauline, your wife. We’ve been married for 22 years.” The look that came back at me was absolutely incredulous. “You are? We have? Why didn’t
“I can’t describe how I felt at that moment. Panic-stricken, I guess.” I know?” So I went back to silence and found a few more jigsaw puzzle pieces that fit. Hell, I needed something to fit! After dinner, Bill started it again, saying he really loved his wife and if it weren’t for her,
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he would be quite interested in me because I’m so nice. But he wanted me to know that we could never have anything together because he’s happily married. Realizing it was almost bedtime, a wave of fear washed over me. If he doesn’t think I’m his wife, and he’s so faithful to her (I did smile to myself at that thought), then where are we going to sleep? Would he try to push me out of bed? I stayed as normal as possible, got into my pajamas and threw my clothes into the laundry basket, as usual. Bill said, “Pauline does all our laundry. She’ll wonder about those clothes in there.” “Oh, I’m sure she’ll be fine with it,” I said. The actual showdown came when I got into bed. He stood in the middle of the room and
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asked what I was doing. I said I was going to sleep, to which he replied, “but you can’t sleep there. That’s my wife’s place.” Taking a big gamble I said, “I know you don’t understand this, because you have a disease in your brain and you can’t help it, but I am your wife. I am Pauline. If you don’t want to sleep with me, you can go to sleep in the spare room. I don’t plan to give up my bed.” “Oh,” Bill said and came to bed quietly (Phew!) The next day nothing more was said on the subject. I didn’t know who I was that day and I was afraid to ask. Today I’m back to being Pauline. For how long I wonder? Pauline Buck is an Abbotsford blogger and columnist at www. homeontheranch.info
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Mailbag Watersheds coalition makes offer to farmers I completely agree that farmers should be compensated for land dedicated to vegetated buffers along sloughs and waterways (Lake Agassiz forming on local farmlands). That is why the Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition (FVWC), of which I am a member, invited folks up from Whatcom County, Washington, last year to speak about a program that pays landowners double the going annual rent for land committed to vegetated buffers. If implemented in the District of Kent, a similar program would pay landowners $500-$600 dollars an acre per year, and cover costs of site preparation, plants, planting, fencing and maintenance. To see whether that amount is fair, we have been looking at the case of dairy farmers, who produce six to seven tons of ‘dry matter’ per acre per year. That lost production could be replaced by buying alfalfa hay, at a cost of $280 to $300 a ton. Grass or corn for silage, if available, would cost less. In buying those six or seven tons of dry matter, the farmer would avoid the usual production costs, which for corn include land preparation and seeding ($500 an acre), harvest ($100) and potential rent ($250). The farmer would also save on storage space, planting cover crops and management time. So the actual value in lost production is no more than $1,000 an acre. And this formula applies to good farmland, whereas land adjacent to sloughs and watercourses is often poor farmland. To calculate further, the area in the District of Kent identified as ‘critical habitat’ for endangered species – also critical to salmon to trout – is about 50 acres. So the maximum amount
needed to compensate dairy farmers for lost production is $50,000 a year, which is a bargain. In addition, vegetated buffers provide other economic benefits to farmers, especially the retention of precious topsoil. Research also shows that uptake of water by woody plants and trees helps lower water tables, thus reducing flood risk and improving production. By extension, the District of Kent would also benefit because less soil erosion means less silt in the waterways, reducing the need for maintenance. Vegetated buffers also filter nutrients (animal manure) and provide shade, so channel-clogging reed canary grass would grow less readily. Ideally, a program of payments for vegetated buffers would be developed and managed locally, through the District of Kent and local landowner organizations. Farmers could sign a long-term lease with the District, and incentive payments could be deducted from property taxes. Funding could be provided by agencies such as the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), which is experimenting with incentive payments in the Kootenays and the Fraser Valley. Alternatively, Species at Risk Act (SARA) has provisions to compensate landowners for economic losses associated with critical habitat protection. In the end, the important thing is that the District, landowners and non-profits groups work together to develop a practical, business-oriented solution rather than waiting for heavy-handed regulations are imposed. Detmar Schwichtenberg
“Bucky” can often be found on the south side of the Harrison lagoon and boat launch area.
Another friendly resident As a local resident of the Agassiz/Kent District I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share this beautiful area with another local resident, The Harrison Hot Spring beaver. Bucky, I call my new found friend, has delighted many residents and tourists alike. Bucky is often seen on the south side of the Harrison Lagoon and the boat launch area. Often you will see Bucky chewing on a branch of the surrounding brushed terrain. Bucky is a
rather friendly little guy as he carries on his ventures without a blink of an eye to observers. He shares his swimming area with people and pets. I have not seen Bucky throughout the winter months but I do anticipate his early return with the mild weather we have been receiving this last few weeks. Bring your cameras out if you are walking the lagoon and capture a pic of this wonderful little guy! Linda Mosser
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Players from the Chilliwack Chiefs visited the Grade 3/4 class at Agassiz Christian School just before the spring break. After a visit to the classroom, they finished the visit with a game of floor hockey. Pictured with the Grade 3/4 class are Chilliwack Chiefs Josh Hansen, Matt Tibbet, and Kady Dhaliwal (left to right). The Chiefs season is finished now, having lost 4-0 to the Penticton Vees in game six of their first round BCHL playoff series, Friday night.
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BY- E L E C T I O N A by-election has been called for April 19, 2012 Who Can Vote?
Voting Opportunities
You can vote if you are: . a Canadian citizen . 18 years of age or older, or will be 18 on General Voting Day (April 19, 2012) . a resident of British Columbia for the past six months, and . a resident of the Chilliwack-Hope electoral district
There are many voting opportunities in B.C. Here are some of your options:
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Register online at www.elections.bc.ca or by phone at 1-800-661-8683 (toll-free). The registration deadline is Thursday, March 29, 2012. If you are not registered by the deadline you can register when you vote. You will need identification that proves both your identity and residential address. A complete list of acceptable identification is available from Elections BC.
How to Nominate a Candidate A candidate must be nominated in writing by 75 eligible voters of the electoral district. Nomination kits are available from your District Electoral Officer or online at www.elections.bc.ca.
Deadlines for Nominations Nominations can be delivered to the Chief Electoral Officer up to the end of the day on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Nominations can also be delivered to the District Electoral Officer between 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 and 1 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2012.
By-election Workers Required Over 400 by-election and voter registration officials are required to work at voting places in the electoral district. View the job descriptions at www.elections.bc.ca. Please apply in person at the district electoral office.
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.
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Cedar Valley Manor is selling quickly and it is easy to see why. The Mission Association for Seniors Housing (MASH) has a new project on the go. After successfully developing and operating The Cedars, MASH is now developing Cedar Valley Manor, a life lease for independent seniors. Cedar Valley Manor has been purposely designed for seniors in Mission who want to downsize but who are also looking for a warm and supportive community where life is simple. As Judith Ray, the President of MASH says: “Residents can live maintenance free at Cedar Valley Manor. Here they will be able to carry on living in the community they love without having to worry about the yard, snow removal, and the upkeep of their house. And as a Life Lease,” she continues “Mission seniors will have their financial interests secured and looked after as well.” Many people have been wondering about the “Life Lease” model used at Cedar Valley Manor, and as explained by Kate Mancer, Director of Cedar Valley Manor: “Life Lease is a form of tenure perfectly suited to seniors. It allows them
to securely use the equity built up after years of home ownership and provides a wonderful sense of community.” In a Life Lease the resident pays an upfront cost, or “entrance fee,” which is used to pay for the construction of the building, plus a monthly fee which includes general building upkeep and replacement reserves. Taxes are extra but life lease residents qualify for the Homeowner Grant. When people move out, they get 95% of their money back— with no worries about the real estate market and estate planning is so simple. Life lease residents don’t have to worry about management concerns, or being part of a strata council—all of that is looked after by a trusted community-based non-profit organization. Residents know their interests are being looked after by a group whose sole purpose is to provide good quality affordable housing for the seniors of Mission. The MASH mission statement sums it all up perfectly: “Caring for Those Who Cared for Us.”
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Options for youth sports could become even more limiting in the Agassiz area next year,
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Laurens van Vliet finished off a successful season with a trip to the Masters National Championships.
Nordic skier excels at nationals The training and preparation for the cross country ski competitive season paid off for Laurens van Vliet with three podium finishes over six races in total. “This season, I focused more on interval training in addition to my regular aerobic training, which brought me to Manning Park two days per week," he said. "Besides the on-snow training, I did a fair amount of dry-land training as well on Green Mountain.” Part of the preparation for the 2012 Masters National Championships was the participation in four B.C. races. Van Vliet placed second in two races: a 15 km race
in Kelowna, and a 30 km race in the Whistler Olympic Park. Then he won the Manning Park ‘Top to Bottom’ 10 km time trial in just under 35 minutes. The week-long National Championships were held March 1117, hosted by the Golden Nordic Ski Club. About 160 skiers from across Canada participated in the two skate-ski events and two classic technique events. “In my 10 km classic event, I had a very strong performance, finishing in 7th place, just short of my personal best time. The 30 km race was a bit slow due to the difficult terrain and falling snow
during the event, but I still finished in sixth place in just under two hours and 14 minutes. There was excellent competition in my age group with very strong skiers," he said. “It has been an enjoyable season with good skiing conditions due to plenty of snow.” Van Vliet has been training at Manning Park Resort on their 25 km of track-set trails. To help support the skier, who some may recognize as a torch bearer from when the 2010 Olympic Torch came through Agassiz, Manning Park Resort has been allowing van Vliet to train for free. Photo credit: Alex MacAulay
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play ‘the beautiful game’ close to home, will be in danger of folding next year without proper support. Paul Frederickson is currently organizing the program, but will not be volunteering next year as his children will be out of the league’s scope. Similarly, volunteer organizer Shaun Delcourt will be moving away and unable to help out. Coaches and parent helpers are going to be needed for this season and beyond, and Frederickson is hoping to show someone the ropes as the season progresses. Agassiz Minor Soccer is well supported by local businesses, and donations to the program keep the registration rates lower than in neighbouring communities. Games are played on Saturday mornings, at the Agassiz Fairgrounds. Registration is now open, with signup at the Agassiz Fitness/ Activity Centre during business hours. Agassiz Minor Soccer is open to players ages five to 16. The season starts April 10. For more information, call Shaun at 604-796-0430 or Paul at 604-798-8965.
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Fraser Valley Regional Library goes ‘live’ on the road “Libraries can seem like an unwelcoming place for some people,” says Smitty Miller, Community Development Librarian for the Fraser Valley Regional Library. “If you can’t read, do you go to a library? If you’re super cool, do you go to the library? No way. The library is only for nerdy brainiacs! That’s what a lot of people think.” And she aims to do something about that misconception as the Tour Manager for Library Live and On Tour. Part community outreach and part public relations, Library Live and On Tour will focus on connecting with individuals who might not otherwise walk into library buildings, by visiting food banks, shel-
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Spring wakes up Harrison
Prison location decided 50 Years Ago, 1962 • The Federal government announced that the Doukhobor prison would be built near the Agassiz garbage dump. Construction would start immediately, with hopes the pre-fabricated barracks would be in place within six or seven weeks. Local labour and contractors were encouraged to apply. • The Tarquin had not been able to get into the channel at Port Douglas because of shallow water. The channel would be dredged. • The synchronized swimmers group at Harrison Hot Springs produced a show at the hot pool for par-
ents and friends. • The Agassiz Women’s Institute welcomed Mrs. G. Mussell of Chilliwack to speak on Indian Affairs. A record attendance for the guest speaker included eight visitors from the Seabird Island Homemakers Club. • Education Week was observed at Seabird Island School with a special invitation to the parents to visit during school hours and view their children at work. In the junior room, a program of recitations and songs was presented for the visitors. • Vimy Night at the local Royal Canadian Legion featured a banquet and floor show, all for $1.50.
I think we can be forgiven for not realizing until now that spring has arrived! It is “Old Man Winter’s “ fault for staying far beyond his welcome this year. But spring it is now, and it is time to check out what’s in store for us. Of course, there were art shows at the Ranger Station in Harrison Hot Springs since January and the Festival of the Arts has already put on some great concerts at the newly reno-
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REQUEST FOR QUOTES WWTP Building Renovation The Village of Harrison Hot Springs is seeking quotes to renovate the existing building at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. To arrange for a copy of the scope of work and a site visit, or to inquire about the quote, please contact:
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Observer, or vated Memoyou can call the rial Hall. The Agassiz-HarriMulticultural son Museum at Choir has been 604-796-3545, practicing as well as the every Monday Kilby site at without shiver604-796-9576. ing because the Should you new heating RUTH ALTENDORF rather take a system works leisurely drive perfectly Harrison to the counand silentHappenings tryside, Kilby ly! And card Historic site and game will be open again on playing happens every Thursday from 10 am to April 5 and the Museum will be opening on noon without fail. Victoria Day weekend But it is not ‘til April in May. Another one of when our village truly my favourite destinawakes up again. Stores and restaurants are open tions, Minter Gardens, will open their doors on and lots of events are in April 1, when the tulips the planning. If we want are ready to greet us! to be fit for the upcomOf course, there will be ing season, the “Walk/ a new art show at the Run for Heritage” is the Ranger Station Art Galideal event to put us in lery in April featuring shape. And, while doing the works of our local this, we will help the children from KinderAgassiz-Harrison Museum as well as the Kilby garten to Grade 12. Prizes will be awarded Historic Site to preserve in Junior, Intermediate our heritage. The Run/ and Senior categories so Walk will take place on parents encourage your March 31 and starts at budding artists to get 9 a.m. at the Agassiz creative! Fitness Center. DeSome big events tails are listed in the are planned for May Agassiz-Harrison-Hope
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at the HHS Memorial Hall. Those of us who have attended the Harison Art Show in former years will not want to miss it this year. As alway, it will take place during the Victoria Day Weekend. Just a week later, May 26 and 27, the HHS Hall will host the Harrison Hot Springs Health Fair. There has never been as much concern about our health and healthy living and I am really looking forward to this event. Not to forget — on June 3, at 3 p.m., the HHS Memorial Hall will be the place to come to and hear the HHS Multicultural Choir sing many of their greatest hits, have coffee and cake and meet old friends. Emergency Preparedness Week is May 5-7. Details will be available soon and we all should make a point to take part . We owe it to ourselves, our families and fellow citizens. Emergencies do not announce themselves, they just happen. Let’s be prepared!
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Village office gets healthy makeover Mould problem could be solved by remediation Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
The Village office in Harrison Hot Springs is about to get a healthy makeover. The heritage building’s remediation and renovations got the thumbs up from council on Tuesday morning, as one of the items on a special agenda. Gerry Enns Contracting has been named as the contractor for the job, with a quote of $35,758.11 plus HST.
The office was built in 1888, and as such does not have upto-date windows and insulation that would create a healthy work environment for staff, Mayor Leo Facio said. Because of the building’s heritage value in the community, council chose to spend the money to make some healthy upgrades. That includes treatment for mould and prevention of air escape in crawlspace, improve-
ments to air quality, including ducting, re-design and retrofit to existing HVAC system. That would include air purification, air filtration and disinfection. The contract to Gerry Enns also includes the treatment and control of pest infestation, improved soffit venting and removal of carpets. New 2.16 mm corlon sheet vinul flooring will be installed as a replacement to the carpeting. Two other quotes were re-
ceived, for $84,387 and $95,056. Councillor Allan Jackson said this work has been “a long time coming,� and that the healthy work conditions for staff should a “number one priority.� Work should begin immediately and will take about one month to complete. The air quality assessment that resulted in the work to be done was carried out by Antiquity Environmental Consulting Ltd. news@ahobserver.com
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OBITUARIES
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
March 30, 2012
AGREEMENT
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Hospice Coordinator The 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 offered 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 proficiency 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. Work week is 35 hours; hourly wage is negotiable according to qualifications; start date is May 7, 2012. Complete job description available by e-mail request to hospice5@telus.net 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 1L4
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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57 TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76 CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98 EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696 RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757 AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862 MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920
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Those applicants who are not contacted by April 26, 2012 are thanked for their interest.
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HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 131
HOME CARE/SUPPORT
PERSONAL SERVICES 173E
HEALTH PRODUCTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CLEANING SERVICES
300
PETS
LANDSCAPING
477
PETS
REAL ESTATE 626
HOUSES FOR SALE
627
HOMES WANTED
knoke trucking
$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work! Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!
PropertyStarsJobs.Com
Appointment Co-ordinator
Chilliwack area auto dealership is accepting resumes for the position of Appointment Coordinator. Responsibilities will include scheduling customer appointments, shop work load, and accepting 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 customers. Some automotive would be beneficial.
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Multi-tasking & professionalism are essential attributes. Please email resumes to servicejob2012@hotmail.com EXPERIENCED GRAPPLE Yarder Engineer and Hooktender. Fax or Email resume: 604-485-6380, goatgroup@shawcable.com
PACIFIC Coast Community Resources are recruiting foster/home share families. We are looking for good fmilies with experience in the Community Living field. If your children have grown and you have space in your home, maybe even a suite, contact us. This may be a match for you. Resumes can be sent to: 1805 Scarborough Cres., Port Coquitlam, V3C2R2 or resumes@pccri.com.
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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT
WKM, a mechanical contractor locate in Trail, BC, is looking for a CONTROLLER. Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing the day to day accounting operations, accts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, ccra remittances and monthly reporting of the financial statements to the owner. Please email your resume to wkm@shawcable.com.  
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
TEAM Drivers required for regular USA runs. Must have 2 years mountain and highway experience and a clean drivers abstract. Contact Yugo at Blueland Transport at 604-777-9720 x105 or email resume to y@blue-land.ca TEAM Drivers wanted for regular USA runs. Must have a minimum of 2 years mountain and highway experience. Clean drivers abstract. Contact Ron Hutton at Coastal Pacific Xpress at 604-575-0983 ext 311 or fax resume to 604-575-0973.
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WORK WANTED Work Wanted
Helping Hands with Gardening, House Chores, Moving, Auto Repairs. 604-796-0877
START NOW!!! 12 F/T CSR reps needed Up to $20/hr, weekly pay
Must be outgoing Call Erica
604.777.2195
PERSONAL SERVICES
GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story.Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca www.mertontv.ca HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OFF YOUR DEBT. One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30% or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.
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LEGAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
RYAN B’s General Contracting: Gutter Cleaning, Vinyl Siding Cleaning, Pressure Washing, and Exterior Painting. Free estimates. Ryan (778) 919 - 7926. R_B@telus.net
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CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 Cocker spaniel pups – purebred, no papers 1st shots, dewormed, ready to go now. $600. Call 604-888-0832
COMPUTER SERVICES
Rick’s Computer Services
COLLIE BOUVIER cross puppies born Feb 14. Black with white paws. 1 Blue Merle. Will make excellent family & livestock guardians. Mission 604-820-4827.
General 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
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#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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Jack Russell pups, cute, short, stocky, smooth coat, tail doc, deworm, 1st shot. $600. 604-798-9233
ELECTRICAL
GARDENING
Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627
Dan Knoke Trucking
Organic
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NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
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 & DECORATING
$30 a pick up load (604)794-3388
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
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GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
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“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
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Currently seeking F/T & P/T seasonal workers for all our Parks. Positions will commence in March, April or May and run until approximately the end of September. Variable shifts including evenings and weekends.
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All Parks - Park Attendants Duties will include park facilities maintenance, landscaping, fee collection, park information and park regulation compliance. All Parks - Park patrol Duties will include patrolling the park to ensure a safe environment for park users and collection of fees. Shifts will include some late evenings. Skagit Valley/Sliver Lake – Park Workers Ideally live on site for the season in company accommodation or provide their own trailer/camper, alternatively can travel to the park each day. Positions run May to October and will include park facilities maintenance, fee collection and park information. Sasquatch - F/T Seasonal Grounds/Maintenance worker Duties will include maintaining the park and facilities, landscaping duties and some minor repair. Candidates for all positions should be mature, responsible and self-motivated, have a positive attitude and enjoy working outdoors with the public. A valid BC driver’s licence is also required. To apply or for more information please contact Sea to Sky Park services Ltd at hr@mountseymour.com or fax to 1-604-986-2267 or visit our website at www.seatoskyparks.com 03/12T_SSP6
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LABOURERS
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LABOURERS
GREENHOUSE MANAGER Required in flower operation. $16-$18/hr depending on experience. 50-60 hrs/wk. Some heavy lifting. Apply with resume to Onos-Greenhouses marius@onostulips.com or ph: 604-794-3238 fax: 604-794-3239
Greenhouse Workers needed. $13.50/hour to start, 50-60 hrs/wk. Some heavy lifting. Apply w/ resume to Onos-Greenhouses marius@onostulips.com or ph: 604-794-3238 fax: 604-794-3239.
PAINT SPECIAL
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
CLEANING SERVICES
560 Northstar 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, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069
TRADES, TECHNICAL
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Wellpoint Dewatering Superintendent/Foreman IDL Projects Inc. is a dynamic rapidly growing, progressive construction company currently accepting resumes for the position of Wellpoint Dewatering Superintendent/ Foreman for a project in Kitimat, BC. This is a permanent position with opportunity for relocation to other areas of the province following completion of the initial project. Qualified applicants must have a minimum of 5 years experience in wellpoint dewatering and must possess the ability to manage several crews and up to 10 employees. All accommodation and travel costs will be provided by the employer.
Please submit resumes to Bob Cartwright at bob@okprojects.com or contact 250-878-5292 for further information.
FURNITURE
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 1-866-9815991. 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 1866-981-5991
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PLUMBING
$36/HOUR. Local lic’d Plumber. Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call (778)549-2234
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat rfs. Cln Gutters $80. Liability Insur. 1-855-240-5362
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread
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TREE SERVICES
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
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? TREADMILL (works good) $150. Recliner chair, love seat & hide-abed $450. PC Computer w/speakers, stand, laptop w/case $400. 604-796-8469
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MISC. WANTED
Local Collector Buying Old Coins $1, 50¢, 25¢, 10¢, Olympic, Gold Collections + Sets 604-701-8041
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE 566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANO; APT SIZE Lowrey upright piano $550/obo. Ph: 604-418-6274 or 604-531-1576.
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
RENTALS 706
• Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD
DESIGN&&DEVELOPMENT DEVEOPMENT WEB DESIGN The Hope & District Chamber of Commerce is seeking quotes for the design and development of their new website. Interested candidates can find the detailed RFQ, including how to appy, apply,at: at:
www.hopechamber.bc.ca/opportunities Only candidates who meet the requirements will be considered. No phone calls please.
MORTGAGES
REAL ESTATE Tree removal done RIGHT!
REQUEST FOR QUOTES
LOTS
630
MATTRESSES staring at $99
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
MAGIC WAND Will Clean Your House/Office to “Sparkle” NO HST. equipped supplied, bonded. Cell 1-604-685-1535
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WE BUY UGLY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236
FERTILIZERS
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
Running this ad for 8yrs
Cultus Lake, Chilliwack Lake, Sasquatch , Silver Lake & Skagit Valley Provincial Parks
BUILDING SUPPLIES
SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
LANDSCAPING
AUCTIONS
Restaurant Auction Kelowna Sandwich Restaurant Newer quality equip. Apr 5th @ 6pm 243 Bernard Ave Kelowna. (250)545-3259, View photo at doddsauction.com
(picked up in yard) Aged, $40 or Fresh, $30
1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com
SHIH TZU PUPPIES, Male & Female. 1st shots. Tricolor $450. 604-465-4305
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Spring Special
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PITBULLS ~ PUREBRED. Ready for sale. $300. Vet ✔, 9 weeks old. Call 604-217-2983
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
Mushroom Manure
HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604799-3743. Homesense@shaw.ca
NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND PUPS. Dewormed, 1st vaccination. Ready now! 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca
PETS 477
615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. STEEL OF A DEAL - BUILDING SALE! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
APARTMENT/CONDO
1 Br Apartment in Northgate $515 per mth. Available Now. Close to schools parks and shopping. Recently updated, Laundry and Parking onsite. Call 604-796-5535 AGASSIZ- Bright 2 BDRM w/ 2 balconies, newly painted and new flooring. $775/m. $300 signing bonus for 12 month stay. N/S, N/P Call 604-796-1015 Agassiz- Roomy, bright studio, lrg. kitchen. April 1. $475 or $525 furnished. N/S, N/P ref. 604-796-1015
AGASSIZ
PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
BOOKKEEPER AVAILABLE. Your place or mine. Call Linda.
Picklespatch Bookkeeping 604-796-0577
T. Marlowe Manor Spacious 1 bdrm starting $525/m available apr 1.
Ask about our seniors discount. Pets upon prior approval.
604-796-8760
CHILLIWACK. 2 bd, 1bth suite for rent. No smk. No pets. 725/mnth. Avl. Apr. 1st. Call Gerry 604-8617560
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APARTMENT/CONDO
HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated,$575/month includes utilities. Call 604-794-7132
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TRANSPORTATION
CARS - DOMESTIC
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2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $4300 firm. 604-538-9257. 2011 Chevy Aveo, auto, a/c, hatch back, like new, drk. grey, 320km $9800, 604-793-9658
HOMES FOR RENT
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
TRANSPORTATION 851
TRUCKS & VANS
2008 Mazda B4000 SE+, gold/grey, 48K, auto, all options, like new, $13,900, N.Delta, 778-855-3097 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA. Automatic, 4 X 4. Mint condition. $18,900. 778-878-5518
BRENNAN GERALD WHITE DEFENDANT ADVERTISEMENT
2011 Hyundai Accent GL, 4 dr sedan, loaded, only 25,000km, $11,995, exec. cond. 604-793-5520 (5961)
RECREATIONAL/SALE
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To: The Defendant, Brennan Gerald White
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6800 firm. Call 604-538-4883 2005 Mazda Tribute, 4 cyl, 125,00k, dark grey, a/c, CD, keyless entry, $9000. Call (604)858-5969
TRUCKS & VANS
1989 Ford F150 Lariat Ext. new brakes & shocks, auto, ps, pb, pw, cassette, $1495 obo 604-792-6367
AUTO FINANCING Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
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1992 FORD RANGER, Pickup. AirCared. New clutch, $1250 obo. Call (604)617-3774
2003 Salem Light:
Now,
Northwest Pkg, 22 ft, Sleeps 7, 1 bunk, Shower in & out. G.V.W. 3300. Lots of extras
2002 Chev Silverado p/u 1500 4.3 v6, auto. 2wd. Black. canopy 68kms Exc cond. $7800. 604-813-5427.
$9,995.00 604-463-9428
2007 DODGE CARAVAN - 74,000 kms. Excellent condition. New tires. $9,500/obo. 604-859-8263
2007 Cougar 276RLS
2007 DODGE CARAVAN SE - 7 pass. 4 dr. V-6, loaded, local, exc. cond. $6650 Abby. (604)556-4242
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS:
Awning, 3 burner w/oven, microwave, dinette booth, A/C & more! $21,995(Stk# 33437) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087
2007 Resort 240RKS
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-910-6402
www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557
GUARANTEED Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000
All 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
NEED A VEHICLE? EASY FINANCE!! Low Payments! $99 Delivers 24 Hour Approval. We Deliver! 3,000 Vehicles to choose. Call Now! Marty 1-888-414-8042. Big Discounts! www.eagleridgegmc.com
DSI water heater, microwave, A/C, two entry doors, rear kitchen, dinette slide and more! $15,995(Stk# 332262) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087 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 EVERLITE RV Travel Trailerwalk around queen, 1 slide, elec. awning, TV, full cover. As new $21,000: (604)858-8087 9½ft Vanguard camper, new fridge. $700. Call 604-888-6042. MISSION - Sun Valley Trout Park & RV - RV - 33 - 1/2 ft long. Deck, sunrm, 2 sheds, fenced yrd. Many options. Must be seen to be appreciated. $16,000/obo. Call (604)826-5280 or 604-855-5673
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!
2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026
SHIFT AUTO FINANCE Get Approved Today! CREDIT DOESN’T MATTER.. For The Best Interest Rate Call: 1.877.941.4421 www.ShiftAutoFinance.com WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in March, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095,
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
CARS - DOMESTIC
1993 BUICK Park Ave. Altera, fully loaded, G.T.S., aircared, $3,900. Call (778)565-4334 1995 MONTE CARLO fully loaded, almost new tires, good cond. Needs trans. $800 obo (604)530-5014
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
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STORAGE
Agassiz All Storage Secured parking for RVs. Heated bays. 7651 Industrial Way Ph: 604.796.5577 info@agassiz-all-storage.com www.agassiz-all-storage.com
TAKE NOTICE that on the 19th day of March, 2012, an Order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the Chilliwack Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding No. S022909 by way of this advertisement.
1999 ISUZU SUV 4/dr hatchback, 4x4, 5 speed standard, 144,000/km. $3900. Call 604-531-9280.
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STORAGE
PLAINTIFF AND:
2004 HONDA CIVIC DX 4cyl 4dr auto a/c p/dl keyless entry,103K Great cond! $7900. 604-626-8894
TRANSPORTATION
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STEVEN SAMUEL McCULLUM
2002 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE 4 door. White 187,000 kms. $7700. Call 604-541-9129.
Stylish & freshly updated, 3+ bedroom home in Agassiz. Fenced yard, new paint, A/C, 5 appliances. $1275 + DD (n/s, n/p) Call (604)796-3769
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN:
604-796-4300 1-866-865-4460
2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5500 obo 604-780-8404
Agassiz- 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2600 sq. ft. house, with 2 fireplaces, on large lot on Morrow Rd. Terry 604-798-5959
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NO. S022909 CHILLIWACK REGISTRY
kerry@bcclassiďŹ ed.com
The Scrapper
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1/2 duplex for rent in Agassiz 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. $950/mo + utilities. N/S, N/P References required 604-845-2705
PLACING A LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CLASSIFIED’S?
1998 FORD CONTOUR 4dr auto full load ST#209 $1495 1996 DODGE CARAVAN Grand 7 pass, auto ST# 210 $1495 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto sdn Aircare ST#152 $1995 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2dr, auto AirCare ST#182 $2995 1996 ACURA TL 4dr auto, leather, fully loaded ST#177 $2995 2002 FORD WINDSTAR sport 7 pass auto Aircare ST#108 $3495 2002 CHEV CAVALIER 4dr auto sdn st#208 $3995 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr sdn auto st#203 $3995 1997 ACURA LE auto 4dr sdn leather full load ST#175 $3995 2000 HONDA CIVIC 4DR auto sdn st#169 $3995 1997 HONDA CRV Aircare auto only this week ST#97 $3995 2000 SUZUKI ESTEEM 4dr auto sdn ST#88 $4500 2005 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto sdn full load ST#03 ST#89 $5,900 2003 BUICK GRANDVUE 7 pass auto ST#189 $6900 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA 4dr auto sdn ST#168 $7900
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land
33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038
604-855-0666
www.keytrackautosales.com
1. General Damages; 2. Special Damages; 3. Interest; and 4. The cost of this action.
Take notice that Ronald Craig Botting of 1728 Amble Greene Drive, Surrey B.C. intends to make application to the Province of British Columbia, for Transportation for Roadway purposes THAT PART OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 5, RANGE 29, W6M, YDYD situated on Provincial Crown land located at Blind Bay Harrison Lake.
You must ďŹ le a responding pleading/response to petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain from the Chilliwack Registry at 46085 Yale Road, Chilliwack, B.C., V2P 2L8 a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the Order providing for service by this advertisement.
The Land File Number is 2410729 Comments on this application may be submitted in two ways: 1) Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision Database website at:
This advertisement is placed by counsel for the Plaintiff, Michael J. Thornton of Patten Thornton, Barristers & Solicitors, whose address for service is 9245 Main Street, P.O. Box 379, Chilliwack, B.C., V2P 6J4.
www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp
where details of this application, including maps can also be found. 2) By mail to the Senior Land OfďŹ cer at 200 – 10428, 153rd Street, Surrey BC V3R 1E1. Comments will be received by the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations until, April 30, 2012 Comments received after this date may not be considered.
LAND ACT: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land
Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be provided to the public upon request. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations regional ofďŹ ce.
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Proposed changes to Visual Quality Objectives within the Chilliwack Forest District The 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 re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, 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 ďŹ 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 OfďŹ 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 OfďŹ cer, email: Jack.Sweeten@gov.bc.ca, ph: 604 702-5700.
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