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Residents of Dogwood Court in Harrison Hot Springs woke up to a troubling message last Monday morning. They are hoping that someone may have seen who is responsible for the vandalism.

Message ‘most upsetting’

Residents wondering who is behind hateful vandalism in Harrison Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

A hateful message scrawled on a fence has caused some concern in Harrison Hot Springs.

At some time on Mar. 3, the phrase “leave town oldies” was spray painted over several panels of a fence surrounding a retirement complex.

“The graffiti is one thing,” said Sid Browning, a resident of Dogwood Court. “But the message is very upsetting.”

Other phrases spray painted included “oldies go home” and “place 4 youth.”

Residents discovered the message on Monday morning, Mar. 4. They have reported it to police and spoken to the mayor, in an effort to help make the wider community aware

of the problem — at the very least. But they’re also hoping that someone knows who is responsible.

“We need to keep a record of

The messages were sprayed on the fence that runs along Hot Springs Road, close to Alder.

“They probably would have been there from 10 to 20

“The graffiti is one thing but the message is very upsetting.”

Sid Browning these things,” Browning said, “even when we know the result that comes of this may be nil.”

They are also hoping that someone saw the culprits at work, since the quality of the graffiti was a bit sophisticated and likely took some time.

minutes,” he said.

In the meantime, the orange and white graffiti was quickly painted over by one of the residents.

Browning said that the true face of the community was shown after the graffiti

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popped up, when members of the Harrison Hot Springs Fire Department stepped forward to fix the fence.

“The local fire chief came out with one of his firemen and they volunteered to do the painting,” Browning said. “That was lovely of them, and shows the beautiful community spirit we have.”

Allan Roth, a local real estate agent, agreed that the message of the graffiti runs counter to what Harrison is about.

“We need all ages in a community,” he said. “This kind of ignorance is just totally uncalled for. It’s beyond ignorant … and certainly wouldn’t reflect any sense of the Agassiz Harrison community.” news@ahobserver.com

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Speed limit lowered on Ashton Road New limit of 30km/hr ‘not a hardship’ to drivers, says Coun. Fisher

Jessica Peters The Observer

The speed limit along a portion of Ashton Road is being reduced to 30 km/ hr, following an incident in which a young girl was hit by a car.

Kent council voted 3-1 (Mayor John Van Laerhoven was absent) in favour of the change on Monday night, and staff confirmed that the change will be made by the end of this week.

Coun. Duane Post was the sole voice against the change, but he underlined that it is not because he doesn’t want to see improvements along that section of road.

“I think education is needed,” he said. Council recently approved an ICBC road improvement study, and Post said he would rather have that study carried out before making any sweeping changes.

“I’m a little bit hesitant to go along with this at this time,” he said, and would rather await ICBC’s opinion.

Traffic flow was already being addressed along the

route connecting Lougheed Hwy to the Agassiz-Rosedale bridge, by way of a select traffic committee. Some minor changes have already been made to the route, which carries from Ashton Road, to Pioneer Ave., Fir Rd., Mountainview Rd., Tuyttens Rd. and Whelpton Rd. The portion of Ashton Rd. being changed runs between the Lougheed Hwy and Holly Road.

Staff recommended the change, due in part to the accident on Feb. 13, in which a six year old girl was hit by a car on the road. Since then, public concerns have been mounting, in the form of letters to council and delegations.

Mick Thiessen, director of engineering services, said the change is one they could make quickly and affordably. Some of the road conditions mentioned in his report include the number of hidden driveways, narrow shoulders, pedestrian activity and the presence of a railway crossing.

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breakdown of costs for some of the suggestions made by the traffic committee and residents.

Speed bumps are about $3,000 each, and would need to be spaced 125 metres to 225 metres apart to be effective. Using an average of 200 metres spacing for the rural route would total $50,000.

Raised intersections have also been suggested. Three raised intersections would cost $45,000.

Some signage has been altered along the route, including 20 km/hr advisory signs on the 90 degree turns on Fir Road.

But changing the speed limit will only deter people once tickets are handed out for speeding, many councillors, staff and those in the public gallery pointed out.

CAO Wallace Mah said that RCMP have been stepping up enforcement in that area, and that ticketing for the October to December period was up 58 per cent from 2011 to 2012. The

Agassiz detachment is doing what it can, Mah said, but sometimes there is only one or two officers on duty.

He said the RCMP has agreed to a zero tolerance policy within the new speed zone.

However, the change to the speed limit didn’t seem to be enough for some who spoke at the meeting.

“I don’t think council has look at this sufficiently,” Sylvia Pranger said. She said she’d like to see Pioneer Ave. addressed as well.

“Council has not made any effort to assist us” in reducing traffic volume, added Dave Hastie. “We want reduced traffic alogn this route.”

But council insisted that they are putting every effort into addressing their concerns.

“Council and staff has spend a lot of time on this issue,” Post said.

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Holger Schwichtenberg said he’d like to see the slower speed limit extend to Fir Road, which is made up of a series

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This portion of Ashton Road will be 30 km/hr by the end of the week, following a council decision on Monday night that is hoped to deter speeding and even re-route traffic.

of short jaunts broken up by 90 degree turns.

“I don’t think it’s a hardship to go 30 km/hr,” added Coun. Lorne Fisher.

Some staff members were

asked to travel the road prior to the report being written, and to record their comfortable speed, Thiessen said. news@ahobserver.com

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Talking and texting behind the wheel continues to be a major road safety problem, but Attorney General Shirley Bond has

rejected raising fines or taking away mobile phones to deal with the problem.

The tough new measures were suggested last week by Victoria Police Chief

Jamie Graham, after an enforcement blitz

by B.C. police forces resulted in about 6,000 tickets being issued in February.

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Graham also referred to $350 fines available for other traffic safety violations. The current fine for mobile phone use while driving is $167.

“I’m certainly not considering the seizure of cell phones,” Bond said Monday. “I am concerned, though, that we continue to see distracted driving in the province.”

Bond said taking away cell phones would create privacy problems, and she is also not convinced that increasing fines would have the desired effect.

“It’s not unlike seat belts,” Bond said. “It took a long time for people in our province to make that a normal habit.”

B.C. imposed new Motor Vehicle Act regulations against using hand-held mobile devices in January, 2010.

The rules allow phones to be used with a headset and a singlebutton function to make calls.

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Lagoon breach to be fixed with grant money

The breach in the lagoon should be fixed later this year, now that funding has been received from Emergency Management B.C.

The Village of Harrison is responsible for 20 per cent of the repair costs, which will include the lagoon breakwater fix and the waste water treatment

plant road restoration.

With a total cost of $300,000, the Village’s portion will be $20,000.

When questioned why it’s taken so long to

repair the lagoon, which was breached during a high water episode in June 2012, the mayor said the Village chose to wait for funding to help with the cost.

“We applied for a grant for the work to be done,” Mayor Leo Facio said. “Do we take it from the Village or wait

for a grant?”

The money was allotted through the Disaster Financial Assistance program

through EMBC. Council voted unanimously for the project to go ahead. news@ahobserver.com

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Old growth areas like Echo Lake are home to eagle populations and other important facets of the ecosystem.

Eagle habitat included in management area

Old growth as rare as the sasquatch these days Mission City Record Reporter Black Press

Fifty-five hectares of Crown land near Agassiz was recently included in the province’s OldGrowth Management Area (OGMA), which heartened the Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA), a organization that had been pressuring government to keep the eagle habitat untouched.

“We’re pleased about the designation of the south side of the Echo Lake as an Old-Growth Management Area that prohibits logging. However, most of the north and some of the west side of Echo Lake, with enormous oldgrowth cedars and Douglas firs that are as rare as Sasquatch these days, remain unprotected and must be included in the OGMA,”

stated Ken Wu, AFA campaign director in a press release.

Echo Lake is the largest nightroosting site for bald eagles on Earth, says the organization, where as many as 700 roost in the trees around the lake at night during the fall salmon runs. Along the nearby Chehalis and Harrison Rivers, as many as 10,000 bald eagles come to eat the spawning salmon on some years, making the area home to the largest bald eagle/ raptor concentration on the planet.

The B.C. government also announced that they are looking at the possibility of establishing a Wildlife Management Area in the Chehalis-Harrison Rivers region for the eagles, which the AFA supports.

“The B.C. government needs to work with the local Woodlot Licensee, First Nations, the adjacent private land owners like myself, and conservationists to ensure the area’s legal protection.

This could entail shifting the Woodlot Licence boundaries into a second-growth forest with an equivalent timber value and then expanding the OGMA to encompass all of the forests around Echo Lake,” stated Stephen Ben-Oliel, a private landowner on the eastern shore of Echo Lake.

The AFA is also calling for a larger provincial plan to protect the remaining endangered oldgrowth forests across B.C. while ensuring sustainable secondgrowth forestry jobs.

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Morrow Road duplex is moving ahead

The following items were discussed at the District of Kent council meeting, Mar. 11.

• A 12-building duplex complex has been approved for 7411 Morrow Road.

Council approved the complex at Monday night’s meeting. The application was put forward by developer Allan Bott, and will include 24 units on 1.63 acres. There is currently one single home on the lot set to

be demolished, and a staff report said the development design does not overwhelm the neighbouring single family residential area.

• Peter Andres is retiring from the Kent Agricultural Advisory Committee.

Replacing him as a voting member will be Nelson Dinn, for the term of Jan. 1, 2013 to Dec. 31, 2015.

• The Agassiz Harrison Mills Drainage Committee appointments were ratified for the term of Jan. 1, 2013 to Dec. 31, 2015.

The committee comprises Wentworth Bjarnason, Robert Desrosiers, Lorne Hansen, Sylvia Pranger, Vince Vander Hoek, Garry Wikkerink, Arend Byleveld, Walter Dyck, Bill Klop, Detmar Schwichtenberg, Ted Westlin and John Wouda.

‘The memory is always there’: Mayor Facio

The following briefs are items discussed at the Harrison Hot Springs council meeting, Mar. 4.

• At the Mar. 4 council meeting, Harrison Hot Springs Mayor Leo Facio acknowledged the recent passing of two long

time residents, Paul Inkman and Sheila Perry.

He recalled a few memories of each of them, including watching Inkman’s father drive the Village’s 1948 fire pump truck through town.

Perry was the wife of former

village councillor, Bob Perry.

“We never forget,” Facio said.

“Time goes on but the memory is always there.”

•Council approved street closures and facility use for the duration of the Harrison Festival of the Arts, which will

run July 6 to 14 this year.

The closure helps facilitate Children’s Day, on July 10, and includes the closure of Maple Street between Esplanade and Lillooet, and includes the use of the plaza, Memorial Hall and the foreshore area.

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A matter of honour

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B.C. has a variety of ethnic communities – a fact which was not, apparently, lost on high-ranking aides to Premier Christy Clark, judging by a memo on planned public policy exchanged through their private email accounts and leaked to devastating effect last week by the NDP. It’s unfortunate that Clark’s BC Liberal cohort seemed to view her province’s multicultural fabric merely as another resource to be harvested for votes. It should come as no surprise that the BC Liberals are desperate to build a bridge across a growing credibility gap. What is surprising is how spectacularly they fail, yet again.

At the click of a send button, Clark’s advisors have sullied the entire notion of politicians paying tribute to our richly varied ethnic communities. The process is tarnished, probably in perpetuity.

To them, it seems, even government apologies for past wrongs are nothing more than “quick wins” in the political game.

The anger of people so insulted, so dishonoured, is not likely to evaporate any time soon. Nor should it. Now, any time a politician dons a robe or shawl or ceremonial hat, or embraces some other tradition at

an event recognizing multicultural diversity, it will be seen instantly as a callous, self-serving act rather than an expression of genuine respect.

It’s too bad that, while targeting these communities and cultures for cynical vote-buying exercises, Clark’s people did not stumble on any of their basic tenets.

Most of us recognize that a core principle for most of the world’s cultures represented in Canada – regardless of ethnicity or country of origin – is the concept of ‘honour.’

Just as variations of the Golden Rule permeate so many world religions and philosophies, so, too, does a sense of honour.

That the notion has, evidently, failed to gain a foothold in the premier’s office must be viewed as the responsibility of the person in charge. No number of apologies and promises of investigation can distance her from a culture of political cynicism that did, apparently, take root there.

In her brief time at the helm of B.C.’s ship of state, we have seen the former open-line host do the opportunistic thing, the glib and expedient thing, the political thing.

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demonstrates the Liberals are deliberately folding government resources and staff into their party’s campaign machinery, despite rules that forbid this,” thundered NDP house leader John Horgan. “We’ve seen this before, with the Liberals’ efforts to run a secret committee to subvert the public process around Burnaby Hospital, and in the attack website created by caucus staff and launched by the Liberal party.”

Casual observers might see this as a disturbing new development in misuse of public resources. It’s disturbing, all right, but it’s hardly new.

The “attack website” Horgan refers to is a case in point. While a website targeting NDP leader Adrian Dix was being cooked up in the B.C. Liberal bunker, a similar effort was being developed in NDP research down the hall.

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Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – The B.C. legislature session ends this week.

It can’t come quickly enough for Premier Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals.

This is also the week we see the rest of the fallout from “ethnicgate,” as the latest controversy over partisan activity by political staff has been clumsily labelled.

A disgruntled former B.C. Liberal caucus staffer handed the NDP opposition an internal memo setting out a strategy for ethnic “outreach” that strayed into forbidden territory, suggesting that ethnic-friendly government events could be staged and participants’ names collected and turned over to the party.

“This secret plan clearly

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But this one carried the logo of the NDP caucus, so it was within the rules. The average person, seeing two groups of staff on the

“Casual observers might see this as a disturbing new development in misuse of public resources." public payroll, each slagging the other, might not detect much of a difference.

The biggest headline from the leaked memo was its reference to generating “quick wins” for the election campaign by staging apologies for historic racial injustices. It mentioned how former premier Gordon Campbell delivered a solemn apology in 2008 for the decision to turn away

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a ship carrying Sikh refugees from Vancouver harbour – shortly after the outbreak of the First World War. What does a modern provincial premier accomplish by apologizing for a federal immigration decision made in 1915? Why would another premier now feel the need to apologize for a federal “head tax” imposed on Chinese immigrants from 1885 to 1923?

The answer is obvious.

Again, don’t expect much to change with an NDP government.

Asked last week if he would stage an apology for the head tax, Dix delivered a well-rehearsed history lesson that made it clear he is anxious to do so.

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Former B.C. Liberal MLA Lorne Mayencourt is one of the additional “outreach” staff hand-picked by Clark. The B.C. Liberals retort that the NDP caucus has a similar staffer named Gabriel Yiu, who has taken three leaves of absence to run for MLA, and is in practical terms a professional NDP candidate.

Yiu is running for a fourth time in Vancouver-Fraserview, having been defeated in 2009 by former West Vancouver police chief Kash Heed. That campaign was notorious for anonymous Chineselanguage pamphlets claiming the NDP favours legalizing drugs and imposing a “death tax” on inheritance.

This latest scandal might produce meaningful reform. But the misuse of public money to further the interests of political parties is deeply entrenched.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Mailbag Council should face decisions with open mind Re: Parking plan runs out of gas I have grave concerns about Councillor Jackson’s comments on the process.

I attended the meeting where this staff report and recommendation were presented and, having been the councillor whose vote apparently ended the last round of pay parking proceedings, I have some insight into this.

I waited until the final representation at that meeting before I made up my mind on how to vote because that is the purpose of the meetings.

If council, as Councillor Jackson’s comment might seem to recommend, simply made up their minds

about important decisions before all the information had been presented to them and the public in fora such as council meetings or public meetings we would be able to run our local government based solely on the occasional poll.

Instead, we have a process that gives opportunity for compelling arguments to be made for and against any motion put before our elected officials. I, for one, expect my elected officials to be responsive and responsible to all presented information as I do not expect any of them to know everything about any of the topics they are called to make decisions about.

I have zero interest in an elected official entering a process on my behalf with her mind already made up. I hope and expect that Councillor Jackson’s comment was borne of frustration (a component part of democracy) and disappointment that what he thought was the right thing to do was not going to be done.

That said: entering a process such as the one that came to this decision about pay parking with your mind already made up, either for or against, would be irresponsible, disrespectful of the role of government and public accountability and, ultimately, a “waste of time.”

Wil A. Watchorn

Dissolving Elders group will have consequences

Dissolve the Coqualeetza Elder Group? An annual allotment of $4,000?

Why some of our chiefs and band administrators receive twice that amount per month.

My question and I'm sure every hardworking tax payer would insist on knowing, how can he or she justify that massive salary, when the average wage is $40,000 to $50,000 per year?

There is very few chiefs that deserve even half that amount.

Most have staff htat do all the work, while he or she travel to pricey destinations, such as Scottsdale, AZ, Princeville Kauai, HI and the list gone on.

Arizona is open to giving out their information on individuals.

Why should the be reason for dissolving the most important group of elders in our country life myself.

This letter is by me, Anna Chapman-Maguire, Hereditary Chief since 1976 — I haven't signed away title.

I'm alive and well. I'm not paid.

I feel in good conscience the chiefs have to show some backbone and see to it that all programs involving elders, children and the very ill members, be protected.

And stop the greed and corruption and start being

a hands-on-leader instead of feathering your nests and lining your pockets.

Some of us live in appalling conditions, while you travel another road, you've forgotten where you come from. Money decides whom in family, who can be bought, whom is easily intimidated.

To dissolve the Coqualeetza Elder Group will be the biggest wrong ever done to a Sto:lo Elder.

There will be consequences and who ever made such a decision will have to accept the results of their actions.

Hereditary Chief Anna Chapman-Maguire

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Invitation to Tender DISTRICT OF KENT Contract: Agassiz Townsite Sanitary Sewer Upgrades

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Time to lace up for history PUBLIC NOTICE

TO WAIVE PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT NO. 1488, 2012

Tender No: 2013-03

THE DISTRICT OF KENT invites tenders for:

Second annual Walk/Run for Heritage next weekend

Themm District of Kent has waived the holding of a Public Hearing to consider “District of Kent The Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) relining of 635 m of 150 diameter Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment No.1488, 2012” as it complies with the District of Kent Official sanitary sewers (8 manhole to manhole segments), replacement of 36 Community Plan Bylaw No. 1207, 2001 pursuant to Sections 890(4) and 893(1) of the Local m of 200 mm diameter sanitary sewers (1 manhole to manhole segGovernment Act. ment) by pipe bursting, open cut point repair of sanitary sewers ranging The Agassiz Harrison in diameter from 150 to 200 mm in 15 locations, trenchless point Historical Societyfirst and Zoning Bylaw No. 1488, 2012 has received and second readings by Council. repair of sanitary sewers ranging in diameter from 150 to 300 mm in Kilby Historic Site are 27 locations and rehabilitation of 13 manholes. TheSubject figures above are The parcel that is subject to the proposed bylaw is as follows: Land: teaming up to host approximations only and are subject to change.

their annual Walk/Run

7411 Morrow Road, Agassiz, BC On or after March 8, 2013, contract documents willCivic: be available online for heritage on Mar. 23. on the District of Kent FTP site upon pre-payment of a non-refundable Legal: LotAlternaA District LotRunners 49 Group 1 Yale Divisiona Yale District Plan EPP27834 have amount of $50.00 including HST payable to the District of Kent. tively, documents may be purchased during normal business hours at: choice of either 3, 5 or

as outlined in black hatched on proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment Map Schedule 1488-1

10 km routes. The race The District of Kent, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0; or attached hereto. will start and finish at Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd., 210 – 889 Harbourside Drive, North Vancouver BC V7P 3S1 Agassiz Agricultural Purpose: In general terms, the proposed amendment bylaw is as follows:

and Horticultural Hall A Tender shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of ten ZONING at 6800 Pioneer Road. percent (10%) of the Tender Price payable to the District of KentMAP and AMENDMENT a Consent of Surety to provide a Performance, Labour and Material Registration is from 1) That Zoning Reference Map 10 of Schedule A of the District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Payment Bond. The successful tenderer will be required to provide 7:30bya.m. to 8:30 2001 be amended designating the a.m. above legally described land from Single-Dwelling a Performance and Labour and Material Payment Bond each in the followed by a fitness Residential 1 Zone (RS1) to Multiple Dwelling Residential 1 Zone (RM1). amount of fifty percent (50%) of the Tender Price.

warm-up at 8:30 a.m.

SCHEDULE 1488-1 to 8:55 a.m. The race will begin at 9 a.m. sharp followed by an Technical inquiries regarding this tender may be directed to Mr. Kelvin award ceremony at 11 Carey, P.Eng., Project Manager Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd., a.m. telephone (604) 990-4800.

Prizes will be The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted and the awarded to the winners District will not be responsible for any cost incurred by the Tenderer of each category as well JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER in preparing the Tender. Tender award will be contingent on budget as a grand prize for the The crowd got warmed up with some aerobics and dancing prior to the first annual Walk/Run for Heritage in 2012. The approval from District of Kent Council. The District of Kent reserves top fundraiser with second annual event is coming up, on Mar. 23. the right at its sole discretion, to accept or reject any or all tenders in whole or in part, and to waive informalities in or reject any or all tenders more prize draws for or accept the tender deemed most favourable in the interests of the all participants who are able to register by can be eligible for the Harrison Beach Hotel.

If you have any District of Kent. have raised $75 or phone or in person any grand prize draw. regarding Walk or run to the questions Tenders are scheduled to close at: Tender Closing Time: 3:00 p.m., local time more. time up until the race There are many Fitness Center and the Walk/Run for Tender Closing Date: March 26th, 2013.

Registration forms starts. call the exciting prizes to register and support Heritage, for the Walk/Run can Harrison Register early and be had, including your local heritage of Agassiz Sealed tenders, clearly marked, “TENDER NO. 2013-03 Agassiz Townsite Sanitary Sewer Upgrades” will be received at District of be picked up Property at the have your friends and Chilliwack Chiefs Agassiz, Harrison Hot Museum at 604-796Subject Kent, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 up to 3:00pm Kent Fitness Activity family pledge you and tickets and a one night Springs and Harrison 3545 or Kilby’s Historic local time, Tuesday, March 26, 2013.

This proposed bylaw and any relevant documentsraise to be considered

by Council Center.

Participants Site at 604-796-9576. funds so you may staybeat the beautiful Mills.

General inquiries regarding this tender may be directed to Mr. Mick Thiessen, Director of Engineering Services, District of Kent, telephone (604) 796-2235.

inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, from February 22, 2013 to March 11, 2013 inclusive, at the reception desk in the Municipal Hall located at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC.

Written submissions will be presented to Council prior to consideration of third reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 1488, 2012 at its Regular Council meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on March 11, 2013. Enquiries may be directed to the undersigned at (604) 796-2235.

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Advice from the Pros: Do Not Neglect Auto Service

The average age of a personal vehicle on the road today is more than 11 years, according to recent news reports. In tough economic times, it’s natural to rein in spending. But the experts at the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) warn that putting off routine auto maintenance or ignoring service intervals is false economy. Small issues can morph into more expensive repairs. For example, failure to replace worn brake pads or a faulty oxygen sensor—both relatively easy services for qualified auto technicians—can result in expensive brake rotor service or costly replacement of the vehicle’s catalytic converter.

Frequently neglected items include oil changes, tire and brake service, wheel alignment, air and fuel filters, and transmission service, according to ASE-certified auto technicians.

Besides, a well-maintained vehicle gets better gasoline mileage, pollutes less, is safer to operate, and lasts longer than one that’s neglected, notes ASE.

Preventive Maintenance to Keep Your Car on the Road

Many motorists bemoan the myriad costs associated with owning a vehicle. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, the average price for a new car is slightly more than $28,000. But as any vehicle owner knows, that sticker price is only the beginning. The cost of maintaining a vehicle and keeping it on the road is not exactly insignificant.

As the economy begins to rebound, a good percentage of motorists have resolved to keep their vehicles on the road longer in an effort to stretch their automobile dollars. That’s a sound resolution, and one that is not necessarily difficult to accomplish. Contrary to popular belief, cars are built to last, and it’s often a driver’s poor habits that reduce a car’s life expectancy as opposed to the vehicle manufacturer’s product. Drivers can lengthen a vehicle’s lifespan by employing preventive maintenance that should keep a car running strong for years to come.

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Brake Fluid

One of the more expensive repair jobs on a vehicle is to replace the brakes. Brakes will need to be replaced over the course of a vehicle’s lifespan, but drivers should routinely check the vehicle’s brake fluid. Without sufficient brake fluid, the brakes’ lifespan decreases dramatically. Checking the brake fluid is easy; simply look in the owner’s manual to find brake fluid reservoir and remove the lid (some vehicles might require the lid be unscrewed). The reservoir will likely have instructions on the inside advising how much brake fluid should be added. If the fluid is below the line of demarcation, add fluid up to that line. But be careful not to overfill. Check the brake fluid levels on a monthly basis.

Exhaust

Once a year, be it at a routine tune up or should repair work be necessary, ask your mechanic to check the vehicle’s emissions. Failing an emissions test might be against the law, and a failed test could be indicative of a larger problem.

In addition, inspect the muffler and exhaust pipe for holes, particularly after winter, when debris from snow trucks may do significant damage. Replace any damaged or rusted parts.

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Power steering fluid should also be inspected on a monthly basis. When checking power steering fluid, also inspect the pump for any leaks.

Tires

Keeping tires properly inflated pays numerous dividends. Properly inflated tires make it easier for the engine to operate, lowering fuel costs while also decreasing wear and tear on the engine. The owner’s manual should list a recommended tire pressure, and the local filling station likely has an air pump.

Maintaining tires also involves checking for wear and tear. Uneven wear could indicate the tires are misaligned. Discuss this with your mechanic.

Transmission Fluid

When checking transmission fluid, do so while the car is running and after the engine has warmed up. Always be certain to put the parking brake on when checking transmission fluid. If the vehicle needs transmission fluid, add the recommended fluid but be careful not to overfill.

Prolonging a vehicle’s lifespan is not as difficult as it sounds. Often times, all it takes is minor, yet routine, maintenance to keep a car on the road for years and years.

When examining the vehicle’s air filter (check the vehicle manual for location), look for dirt or dust buildup. If the filter is filthy, simply replace it. Auto parts stores sell air filters, and most drivers shouldn’t have trouble replacing a filter by themselves. A dirty air filter can negatively effect fuel economy and make it seem as though a vehicle is constantly going uphill in a stiff wind. When a dirty air filter is replaced, drivers will notice an instant impact in how the car drives and are “Mechanical AND Tires likely to save a few dollars at the filling station as well.

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Issues with belts or hoses are often recognizable to the naked eye, regardless of a driver’s automotive skill.

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Vehicle owners who practice easy, routine maintenance can often add years to their vehicle’s life.

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A winning evening...

Small business, new business, big business, old business.All of them were equally celebrated during the 2013 Harrison Agassiz Business Excellence Awards on February 28th. The lively and entertaining evening at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa included well-known Canadian recording artist Todd Richard & the TR Band, fine dining, door prizes and of course, an outpouring of love and plenty of ‘highfives’ for the winners and nominees.

Remember, local business can only thrive with local customers. So the Observer would like to send out a big thank you to all of you who nominated a business for their excellence. Each nominee was truly deserving of your support. And as you’ll read in the following pages, each of them is incredibly thankful for all of you, their local customers.

Non-Profit of the Year: Kilby Historic Site; Excellence in Agriculture: The Back Porch; Excellence in Tourism: BC Sportfishing Group; Excellence in Retail: Town Centre Optical; Excellence in Culinary: The Hungry Chef Eatery; Excellence in Service: Agassiz Remedy’s RX; New Business of the Year: Magpie’s Bakery; People’s Choice Award: MatSel Hair Studio; Chamber’s Choice Award: Pretty Estates Resort; Employee of the Year: Megan Ellis - A&W Agassiz; Green Excellence Award: Agassiz Bottle Depot; Employer of the Year: Valleycare

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NON-PROFIT AWARD

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Kilby Historic Site

Fred Major from Modern Tire presented the Non-Profit Award to Kilby Historic Site’s Jasmine Wouda.

Busy year planned for Kilby Kilby Historic Site is honoured to accept the award for Non-Profit of the Year 2013, voted by the local community of Agassiz and Harrison. There are big changes taking place at Kilby and they want to share those development with their neighbours.

The site is set for opening day, Mar. 28 at 11 a.m. They’ll kick off the season with their traditional Easter celebration on March 31 and April 1.

“We will be having our annual Easter egg hunt, singing, crafts, and games starting at 11 a.m.” says Jasmine Wouda, event and group coordinator for the 2013 season. “The year is filled with many exciting events planned for people of all agesBlack Powder Day, Dairy Days, our 10th Annual Car Show, Kids Fest — the list goes on.”

Wouda is just one of several who have joined the Kilby team this year.

There is also a new business manager and social media specialist. They are also remembering and honouring the dedication and hard work of Mel Jorgenson, their business manager who passed away this previous October. A special endowment fund has been established for donation in Jorgenson’s name. Cheques can be made payable to the Fraser Heritage Society, PO Box# 84, Harrison Mills, BC V0M 1L0.

“We are always looking to add enthusiastic members to our Directors Board and Volunteers to our team here at Kilby,” Wouda says.

For more information and a full list of events, visit www.kilby.ca, phone 604-796-9576 or email info@kilby.ca.

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The Agassiz Lions Car Show is just one of the many events that keep the community alive in spirit, and help increase tourism in the area.

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EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE

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The Back Porch

Lynda Scobie, who owns The Back Porch with husband Dan Laurenson, was pleased to receive the Agriculture Award, sponsored by the District of Kent.

Growing success in Agassiz Ours is an area rich with agricultural history — from hops and hazelnuts to corn and cattle. And farming remains an important part of the community to this day.

Agriculture is ingrained in our local culture. But not all farms are sprawling acreage. On the very edge of Agassiz, on Golf Road, there is a small acre farm that is succeeding at crop production through their cultivation of garlic.

“We’re trying to preserve the old varieties of garlic that have been in Canada and brought to Canada by all the immigrants,” Lynda Scobie says.

She and her husband Dan Laurenson own The Back Porch, a farm and retail combination that sells garlic grown on their land, along with assorted herbs, fresh roasted coffee (not grown here) and coffee products, wild rice, and Scobie’s own pottery.

Scobie is part of a network of people around the world who are experimenting with growing garlic in different climates and soils. Much like wine, you can’t grow the same flavour of garlic in two different regions. Right now, she is selling 14 different varieties.

There are a few tricks to growing garlic, she says. First, the soil needs to be deep enough to allow for a long root system. That means planting garlic in pots isn’t ideal.

Garlic also likes to be well-weeded, as it doesn’t enjoy competing for space.

And finally, knowing when to pick your garlic can make a big difference to cultivating a high-quality product.

For hard-neck garlic, Scobie says, pick it when one-third of the plant’s leaves have started to go yellow but you still have four or five healthy leaves.

But, if growing garlic isn’t your thing, be sure to stop by The Back Porch this year. Once there, you’ll be welcomed by the smell of roasting coffee and are invited to check out the farm’s intriguing character buildings, small animals and ongoing garden projects that all make it a fun place to visit.

The Back Porch also has their products available at numerous shops and stops around Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.

Their retail location, at 6116 Golf Road, is open Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. award sponsored by:

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Recognition from the Chamber of Commerce

Thank you to Michelle, Linda, Sonja and Chris for your hard work and enthusiasm. Your efforts created a wonderful evening of networking, entertainment and honoring the excellence of local businesses.

A BIG thank you to the following: • Holly Tree Florist & Gifts - for our lovely winners’ bouquets Our sponsors - without you, this event would not be possible - they are: • Oasis Coffee & Bistro • Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa • Kent Veterinary Clinic • Modern Tire & Towing • Black Forest Restaurant • Rimex • Britco LP • Tourism Harrison • District of Kent • Village of Harrison Hot Springs • HA Chamber of Commerce Tourism Harrison, and • Prospera Credit Union

We’d like to thank the Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce for honouring us with the

• Todd Richard & the TR Band for the fabulous entertainment and last but not least, • Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa for a delicious meal

Chamber’s Choice Award We’d also like to say thank you to our clients who also nominated us... we’re here for you & this means the world.

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TOURISM AWARD

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BC Sportfishing Group

Ian Maw, director of sales and marketing for the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa, presented the Tourism Award to Tamara Slade on behalf of BC Sportfishing Group owner Tony Nootebos.

Reeling in the tourism business Nothing reels in the tourists like a good fishing spot, and the professionals at the BC Sportfishing Group know them all.

The Fraser River is known around the world for its amazing sportfishing opportunities, drawing in guests from all points on the globe. When those travelers arrive here, they are in good hands.

The BC Sportfishing Group consists of 22 guides operating 22 custom built, 17-to-34”, welded aluminum boats, offering the best in comfort and safety. They are heated and covered for those cooler days but offer plenty of room to get out in the open to enjoy the sunshine as well.

Their vision is to “consistently deliver the finest Sportfishing experience possible through our team’s passion, knowledge and professionalism.”

“To date, our guides have tagged and recorded more information for the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society than any other company in British Columbia,” their website states. “Over 42,000 sturgeon have now been tagged since 1999 and we are proud to be part of such a successful tagging study. Members of our management team sit on many fisheries related boards dedicated to securing a better sportfishing opportunity for the future.”

They actively participate in the following organizations, including the Fraser Valley Salmon Society, Fraser Valley Angling Guides Association, Salmon Table, Sport Fish Advisory Committee and the Sturgeon Recovery Team as a way to give back to the resources they use in a responsible manner.

Some of the services they offer include sturgeon and trout fishing, fly fishing and spin fishing. All of the guides are professionally licensed, trained in occupational first aid and Transport Canada required “Med A 3” certified.

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Town Centre Optical

Frank Turner was thrilled to learn he had won the Retail Award at this year’s Business Excellence Awards, sponsored by Prospera Credit Union.

Retail excellence, close to home For more than 40 years, Frank Turner spent his days helping people see things clearer.

When he finally retired, he spent six months living a life of leisure. He traveled, went visiting, and of course, spent time on the golf course.

While that all sounds like a good time, it didn’t take long for Turner to see that an important part of his life was missing — work.

“Retirement was the worst six years of my life!” he says.

So, he quickly got back to what he knows best. That was about three years ago, and Turner says he’s happy to be doing what he loves.

“I’ve been doing this for over 40 years now,” he says. He’s also happy to be providing an invaluable service to Agassiz and Harrison residents. Whether you’re a fan of glasses or contact lenses, driving back and forth to town can be a financial or time constraint. Having that service right in Agassiz means Turner’s customers are saving on gas, and have more free time to enjoy their lives.

“You don’t have to go to Chilliwack for what you want,” Turner says. “I hope to give people the best service possible, right here in Agassiz.”

Obviously, his customers can see that very clearly, as Town Centre Optical was chosen for the Retail Award in the 2013 Harrison Agassiz Business Excellence Awards.

Town Centre Optical is located at #3-7010 Pioneer Ave, beside Oasis Coffee and Bistro.

For more information, or to book an appointment, phone 604-491-4900.

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Hungry Chef Eatery

Talia Ronen and chef Gerry Wiesner working together in the kitchen at the Hungry Chef, winner of the 2013 Excellence in Culinary Award.

Acting on feedback key to success When it comes to Harrison restaurants, the Hungry Chef Eatery is definitely the new kid on the block.

The log-home style restaurant opened its doors in April 2012 — in a beautiful, brand new building nestled in a quiet corner of the Village. But even in its young age, it hasn’t taken long for the Hungry Chef to win the hearts of tourists and locals alike.

Talia Ronen, one of the owners, said starting up a new business in town can be tough, but they’ve found ways to adapt as they grow.

“We stay open to feedback,” she said. “We tweak things and have taken things off the menu, or added things.”

So far, she says, the response has been positive.

That was solidified when they received the Excellence in Culinary award.

“We were so excited to have been nominated,” Ronen said.

The family run business prides itself on providing its guests with a memorable experience inside their inviting dining room, or on their covered, heated outdoor deck.

From baking their own bakery goods on the premises daily, to using local vendors from the region, their commitment is to deliver great tasting comfort food in a warm and inviting West Coast inspired wooden decor.

They offer take out service, and are becoming well known for their pastas and pizzas.

You can find them at 140 Lillooet Ave. in Harrison Hot Springs, or online at www.thehungrychef.ca, or by phone at 604-796-2483.

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Agassiz Remedy’s Rx

Agassiz Remedy’s RX was awarded the Excellence in Service Award this year, an award sponsored by the Village of Harrison Hot Springs.

Service above and beyond When you’re not feeling well, it’s nice to know that someone will be there to take care of you.

Someone who knows your history, your needs, and your health. And in Agassiz, that’s Mohamed Hasanine, BSc (pharm), RPh. He is the manager and owner of Agassiz Remedy’s RX, the area’s newest pharmacy. He opened his doors 10 months ago, but has 12 years of pharmacy experience behind him.

“We have patient care and their health as our number one priority,” Hasanine says.

Remedy’s RX has a full selection of prescription and non-prescription needs, all displayed in a clean and welcoming storefront.

Hasanine is kept busy with a steady stream of customers, and is looking forward to meeting more residents as they discover his Pioneer Avenue shop.

“Being chosen by the community of Agassiz and Harrison, and the surrounding area, was very good for me and my team,” he said. “To be the best in service, well that means a lot to us.”

He said they always take pride in taking responsibility for their customers’ health and wellness, and receiving this award is a nice way to be thanked for that dedication.

“This award tells us a lot,” he says. “It tells us that people really appreciate what we do.”

He wants residents to know that he and his team are ready and waiting, whenever there is a need.

“We’re a part of their health care team,” he said. “We are here for them.”

Agassiz Remedy’s RX is at 7046 Pioneer Avenue.

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Magpie’s Bakery

Rimex sponsored the New Business Award this year, which was presented to Magpie’s Bakery owners, D’Arcy Quintana and Astri McCurdy.

Bakery grew from farm market success Magpie’s Bakery started in 2010 when the McCurdy and Quintana families came together to produce and sell their hand-formed, wholesome breads at the Agassiz Farm Fresh Market. They believed in the market’s ‘make it, bake it, grow it’ philosophy and wanted to contribute to and support the community where they live.

In 2012, the Sohlbergs joined the group and now the three families are working together, baking real breads made from basic and wholesome ingredients. With such ongoing support from returning customers they made the decision to open a store to provide their products year round in the community. In the fall of 2012 they made the move to a storefront location on East Pioneer Avenue.

They believe the best results come with time and care. Magpie’s products reflect a philosophy of real food made with real ingredients by real people, with products that are hand made here in Agassiz using basic, real food ingredients. Locallymade products give consumers fresher choices. Fewer adjuncts produce better food.

The cornerstone of Magpie’s is their sourdough which could be considered the epitome of “slow food”. All three varieties of their sourdoughs are made from an eight-year-old sourdough starter and contain only three ingredients: flour, salt and water.

It’s a three-day process beginning with careful feeding of the starter, slow proofing of the loaves to the final baking in their outdoor wood-fired oven. The traditional sourdough method of long fermentation and hand formed care that goes into each loaf produces the best quality loaf for their customers.

At the store they also offer a range of sweet treats such as cinnamon rolls, danishes, buttery cookies and muffins. They bake white, whole wheat, light rye and multigrain loaves, both an Italian and a French style baguette, as well as focaccia and dinner rolls. They are well known for their dense Danish (100%) rye, sourdough Danish rye and of course our chewy, traditional New York style bagels. They also have homemade soup, which has become a popular lunch item.

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Joining the Chamber has benefits The Harrison-Agassiz Chamber represents the business interest of two dynamic and different communities: Harrison Hot Springs and the District of Kent. Harrison Hot Springs, a small village in the big outdoors has been a premier resort destination for over a century and offers access to the largest fresh water lake in South Western BC. The District of Kent, is the hub for agricultural activity in the eastern Fraser Valley and is the "Corn Capital" of BC.

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As the Voice of Business, the Harrison-Agassiz Chamber of Commerce has been serving the needs of the business community in the Kent District, Harrison Hot Springs for more than 25 years. They are a non-profit, nongovernment organization with nearly 100 members comprised of businesses, professionals and associations who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic, commercial and Tourist interests of our community.

We would like to thank The Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce & the Agassiz Harrison Observer for organizing the Business Excellence Awards night. Regretfully, we were unable to attend the soiree to personally accept our Award, but feel honoured to be amongst a group of esteemed winners.

It feels great to be recognized in such a way!

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The Chamber offers a wide range of benefits including special low rates for members at numerous businesses, including The Observer.

If you have any questions about the Harrison-Agassiz Chamber of Commerce, contact them by email at info@harrison.ca. You can also follow the Chamber on Twitter to stay current with what's happening in Harrison Hot Springs and Agassiz.

Winners of the 2013 Business Excellence Awards gathered after the ceremonies at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa, February 28.

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MatSel Hair Studio

MatSel Hair Studio received the People’s Choice Award this year, sponsored by Black Forest Restaurant.

Creativity leads to success Over the years, Trish Humeniuk’s hairstyling business has flourished, growing from the seed of an idea into a blossoming career.

It all began shortly after her daughter — now a teenager — was born, and Humeniuk was looking for something to do at home to gain some income and stay busy.

“I’m very creative and artistic,” she says, and the creativity of hair design appealed to the former financial planner.

“I started off in my own home,” the owner of MatSel Hair Studio says. “I had converted my garage into a salon and was working part time.”

But as time went on, she outgrew that space and needed to expand.

When she decided to open shop on Pioneer Avenue in Agassiz, in September 2011, her clients followed her — faithfully. It wasn’t long before she was feeling those growing pains again.

She found a bigger space, beside Body Balance Therapies on Hwy. 9, and began renovating the space. That was in December 2012, for re-opening in January. As one might expect, December is a busy time for hair stylists. But she put in the hard work and managed to fit in her appointments between renovations. Once she re-opened, her clientele followed her — again.

Being able to grow, change and retain her clients has allowed Humeniuk to do what she loves.

“I love it, love it, love it,” she enthuses. “I’m a real people person, a very social person.”

And just as she thought she would, back when she was changing careers, she loves the creative side of the business.

Employee Melissa Major is launching other creative strategies to keep their business going, such as starting a Facebook page and Twitter account as a way to stay current and connected.

MatSel is also home to stylist Micheline Leslie.

Together, the three are thrilled to be open in their best location yet. And they’re equally happy to have been recognized with the People’s Choice Award.

“It was really exciting,” Humeniuk says. “I was actually floored to even be nominated. It was quite exciting.”

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EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

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Megan Ellis, Agassiz A&W

Megan Ellis (right) was awarded the Employee of the Year Award, presented by sponsor Dr. Laura Madsen, owner of Kent Veterinary Services.

Winning recipe for enjoying employment What are the ingredients for a top-notch employee? A substantial amount of hard work, topped with a willingness to learn new things, and side orders of patience and flexibility.

Megan Ellis has figured out that winning recipe, and her dedication to her career at the Agassiz A&W has earned her the Employee of the Year Award at the 2013 Agassiz Harrison Business Excellence Awards.

She spoke recently about what it takes to win over an employer, and more importantly, enjoy your work.

“One big thing is that you have to be willing to learn from your co-workers,” she says. “Everyone has different strengths and even if you’ve been working somewhere for 10 or 11 years, you can still learn something every day from the people you work with.”

Ellis has been at the Agassiz A&W for 11 years in total, and is now the restaurant’s general manager. Often, the A&W is one of the first places a local youth will find employment. She says it’s important for them to remember, in any job, is to always put your best foot forward.

“If you always try your best, you can never go wrong,” she advises. At the same time, it’s important to remain patient and levelheaded, even in the fast-paced food industry.

“I try to remember that I”m only one person and I can only do so much,” she says. And on those busy days when the doors don’t stop opening?

“Well, it’s not the customers’ fault they all decided to come at the same time,” she says, laughing. “So I just try to make little jokes and try to keep everyone happy while they’re waiting.”

While she’s busy keeping the customers laughing, she’s enjoying the camaraderie behind the counter, too.

“I really like A&W,” she says. “I like the food, the atmosphere, the work climate.”

She also enjoys the community work her employer accomplishes within the community. Recently they sent the Root Bear to an Anti-Bullying Day. And then there are the popular Cruisin’ the Dub events, where classic cars visit A&W’s and live music keeps everyone entertained.

“It’s like a party here,” she says.

Agassiz A&W is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.

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Pretty Estates Resort

Betty Anne Faulker and Chris Lepine accept the Chamber’s Choice award from Chamber director Ed Stenson.

Refined excellence awaits at Pretty Estates The Chamber’s Choice Award winner, Pretty Estates Resort, is simply breathtaking. Betty Anne Faulkner (nee Pretty), owner and president, resides on the property with her husband Doug Faulkner. They both play an active role in the development and operations of the Pretty Estates business units. Betty Anne’s nephew, Christopher Lepine, is the general manager and has been active with the present day business since the inn opened in June of 1995.

Sandpiper Golf Resort, Rowena’s Inn on the River and the River’s Edge Restaurant are nestled in a centuries-old forest of Douglas Firs and surrounded by the West’s most idyllic, unforgettable 18-hole, par 72 course,golf course.

Rowena’s is the perfect escape. Styled as a grand English manor house and secluded on a lush 160 acre estate complete with its own private air strip, Rowena’s evokes an atmosphere of understated elegance and traditional luxury. Laze in the coziness of a room in the Inn, or escape to the luxury of a chalet style cottage in the forest with its own stone fireplace & porch.

Savor the unique West Coast cuisine of River’s Edge and share cocktails on the lawn or poolside. Challenge your game at Sandpiper Golf Club.

Sandpiper is an outstanding resort-style 18-hole golf course, featuring four sets of tees for all playing abilities. Heralded as one of British Columbia’s best resort courses, Sandpiper is set along the blue-green waters of the Harrison River and runs 6500 yards from the back tees.

The rural resort setting also allows for a variety of activities that may appeal to golfers and non - golfers alike including but not limited to: fishing, river jet-boat cruises, horseback riding and lawn sports.

Betty Anne attended the awards evening and was thrilled to receive this award.

“We have been trying to make Pretty Estates the perfect getaway, along with hosting events, and are most honoured to be chosen by the Chamber for this award… we must be getting it right!”

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GREEN EXCELLENCE AWARD

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Agassiz Bottle Depot

The Agassiz Bottle Depot owners were delighted to receive the Green Excellence Award for the second time, presented by Oasis Coffee and Bistro owner Reese Ollmann.

Clean and green — a winning combo For the second time running, the Agassiz Bottle Depot has been recognized for their commitment to the environment.

The Agassiz Bottle Depot has been a place for locals to go in Agassiz, for dropping off their recyclable bottles, cans and even electronic equipment.

The depot is easily the cleanest, most friendly recycling spot around, and that is all due to the Choes. It is always immaculate to the point that you almost feel badly when you spot a bottle in your own returnables that is not quite as rinsed out as you thought — for shame!

All their hard work and good service has come to fruition now with having recently been honoured with the Green Excellence Award. While the bottle depot is privately run, Alex and Sofia Choe sell all of their bottles to Encorp. In July of 2008, they started collecting e-waste which is another way to reuse parts of outdated electronic equipment such as desktop and notebook computers, computer monitors, printers, fax machines and televisions, to name a few.

Agassiz Bottle Depot’s commitment to keeping green is that any containers or electronics going to Encorp will be processed, recycled, kept out of landfills and most importantly, not exported to developing nations to be dumped in their countries. The Choes are not just thinking green locally, but globally.

The Agassiz Bottle Depot is located at 7659 Industrial Way.

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Valleycare

Valleycare was pleased to receive the Employer of the Year Award, presented by sponsor Britco LP.

Everyone makes a difference The Valleycare management team has adopted a healthy attitude toward dealing with their residents and their employees.

“How you treat one person is how you treat everyone,” says Ann Marie Leijen, administrator of Valleycare’s four Agassiz facilities. “Everyone deserves to be treated with respect, fairness, honesty and dignity.”

It’s that healthy respect for all people that has helped them earn Employer of the Year in the 2013 Agassiz Harrison Business Excellence Awards.

With more than 200 full and part-time employees covering four different facilities, Valleycare has also made consistent care a high priority.

Each staff member goes through a full day of orientation, to ensure that everyone working within the company is on the same page. It doesn’t matter if that person is a nurse, a chef, a janitor or front desk reception — they are all there to provide the same level of care, so they all receive the same orientation.

“It’s important that we’re all working toward the same goals,” Leijen says. “And everyone is equally valued for their contribution.

Everyone who works here makes a difference.”

And the results are overwhelmingly positive.

“It’s so meaningful to work here,” one employee wrote following the orientation — and dozens more express the same sentiment.

Valleycare manages Cheam Village and the adjoining Cheam Residences, along with the Glenwood and Logan Manor, with a total of about 175 residents.

In addition to treating their employees well, they strive to make the facilities an enjoyable living option for everyone. They’ve adopted yoga, music therapy, pet therapy and aromatherapy into the available programs, and many residents take great joy in those offerings.

“You need to feel good in many different ways to be healthy and happy,” Leijen says. And that goes for employees, too.

Each year, Valleycare hosts a health fair for employees, bringing in vendors and organizations covering numerous aspects of health and lifestyles.

Congratulations to Valleycare for being named Employer of the Year.

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BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS Proud to be an Agassiz business since 1988

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Building innovative partnerships is at the core of everything we do.

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Employer of the Year sponsored by: Britco LP

WINNER: Valley Care

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Here you are once again: Canadian retailers need to prepare for new bank notes

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As the Bank of Canada brings new polymer notes into circulation, Canadian retailers need to make sure that their equipment and staff are prepared to handle the new bills.

The $50 and $100 notes are already in circulation and the $20 note will be released this fall. Retailers should expect to see the $10 and $5 notes in circulation by the end of 2013.

Equipment like cash counters, ABMs, self-serve checkouts or vending machines may need to be upgraded or replaced to process the new notes and staff will need to be trained to recognize the enhanced security features on the new bills.

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Here is an overview of nine things the Bank of Canada recommends checking to spot counterfeit notes.

1. Feel: the new notes have raised ink on the large number, shoulders of the portrait and the words “Bank of Canada” and “Banque du Canada.”

2. Window: on the new notes you will see a window with a metallic portrait and building. This window should be partially transparent.

3. Metallic portrait: the portrait in the window should match the larger portrait on the bank note.

4. Metallic building: if you tilt the note, you should see a sharp colour change in the metallic building shown in the window.

5. Matching numbers: the small numbers in the window (which will be shown normally and in reverse) should match the denomination of the note.

6. Transparent “Canada”: the window has the word Canada which is transparent and should feel slightly raised.

7. Maple leaves: the window has a border of maple leaves, some of which should cross into the window.

8. Frosted maple leaf: when you look at the frosted maple leaf window, its outline should be transparent.

9. Hidden numbers: on the flip side of the note, you should see hidden numbers in the frosted maple leaf.

10. To facilitate the phasing out of older paper notes, the Bank of Canada is encouraging businesses to separate polymer and paper notes in the till and bank deposit.

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Community Corner March 2013 (Due to space limitations, each week we will publish a different set of groups and activities from the community).

Events

Agassiz United Church Spring Sale - April 6th 9 am - 1 pm. Baking, books, plants & garage sale items. For more info call 604-796-9383 Reading – Unbound!

Learn how to use your eReader, iPhone, SmartPhone, iPad or tablet to access books NOT on paper. Book an appointment to learn how to access the library’s collection of free digital books.

604-796-9510 Lions TV Bingo Thursday nights at 6 pm on Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The Source Chehalis Store & Ledoux Hardware Hooked on Books: Agassiz - Harrison Library Book Club. A great discussion on Ann-Marie MacDonald’s “Fall on your Knees” the winner of the Commonwealth Prize & shortlisted for

the Giller Prize. Join us for a discussion of this poignant family drama, detailing the experiences of four generations of the Piper family & taking the reader from Cape Breton Island, to the trenches of WW1 & New York City.

Weds., March 27th @ 6:30pm at the Agassiz Library. Pick up your book now! Refreshments – free!

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Agassiz Christian Refor med Church 7452 Morrow Rd . Sun. at 10 am. Call 604-796-94 74.

Agassiz United Church 6860 Lougheed Highway. 60 4-7962680 Agassiz United Ch urch Sunday Service & Sunday School at 11:15 am. Coff ee time at 10:30 am. Minis ter Rev. Randy Antle.

All Saints Anglican Ch urch 6904 #9 Highway, Agass iz.

Service at 10 am Sun. Mountainview Commun ity Church meets for worsh ip & fellowship on Sun. at 10 :30

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St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 7237 Morrow Road. Sund ay 9 am & 11 am, Tues. to Sa t. 9am.

Everyone Welcome. Co ntact Father Joaquim Dias 60 4-7969181.

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The last Sunday of every month in 2013 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Eagle's Hall 386 Fort Street, Hope

Agassiz Legion Branch 32 Events MARCH 23rd

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Del Junco creating textures and shapes with harmonica Emphasis on blues with a fusion of groove

Carlos del Junco is one of the best harmonica players on the planet, to say del Junco plays the harmonica is like saying “Jimi Hendrix plays guitar”.

He blows the blues harp through a prism — suddenly it seems he’s holding every color in the musical rainbow right there in his hands. And you'll get a chance to hear that musical genius, as the Harrison Festival Society presents Carlos del Junco & the Blues Mongrels on Saturday, Mar. 30 in the Harrison Memorial Hall.

Carlos is one of those players whose music is so advanced that when it comes to awards, it’s either retire the category or rephrase the question to “Best Harmonica Player Not Named Carlos”.

This includes two Gold Medals from the Hohner World Harmonica Championship in Trossingen, Germany, as well as multiple national awards in Canada.

Simultaneously sophisticated and raw, his playing blurs the boundaries between blues and jazz (hence the name for his band “The Blues Mongrels”).

The emphasis is on blues, but Carlos and his band are not afraid to merrily traipse off in other directions delivering a seamless fusion of New Orleans second line grooves, swing, Latin, hiphop or ska melodies, to swampy roots rock.

Born in Havana, Cuba, del Junco (loosely translated “of the reeds”) immigrated with his family at the age of one.

He bent his first note on a harmonica when he was fourteen, making his debut with his high school math teacher at a student talent night. In his early twenties del Junco was immersed in a visual arts career; he graduated with honours from a four year program, majoring in sculpture at the Ontario College of Art. Sculpture has definitely had an influence on his outlook on music: “Music is just a different way of creating textures and shapes.”

Playing a ten hole diatonic harmonica, Carlos has developed the unique ability to play

chromatically by using a recently developed “overblow” technique taught to him by jazz virtuoso Howard Levy.

Overall, this approach to the diatonic harmonica, although much more difficult to achieve, is in many ways more expressive and communicative than the mechanized tone produced by the chromatic harmonica.

Carlos is one of the few pioneers of this overblow method, bringing musical credibility to what has still been considered by many in the music industry a fringe folk instrument.

He has recorded with Bruce Cockburn, Kim Mitchell, Oliver

Schroer, Zappacosta, and has also worked with Dutch Mason, Hoc Walsh (Downchild Blues Band) and Holly Cole. Carlos has toured Canada regularly since 1996 and tours often in Europe and the United States. He has played all the major jazz, blues, and folk festivals across Canada.

Del Junco and the band perform Saturday, Mar. 30 8 p.m. in the Harrison Memorial Hall.

Tickets are $22 and can be purchased by phone at 604796-3664, online at www. harrisonfestival.com or in person at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison, or Agassiz Shoppers Drug Mart.

Men invited to compete in popular pageant

The much-anticipated Miss Maria Slough Pageant is nearing, once again.

The dinner and dance will be held Apr. 20 at the Agricultural Hall.

This is a beauty pageant like no other. Organizations and clubs are invited to enter their best gentlemen to compete in swim suit, evening gown and talent

contests.

Trophies are awarded for first, second and third place contestants, along with a prize for "Miss Congeniality."

Solowan Sound will play music, and there will be door prizes, 50/50, a silent auction and more. Tickets are $25.

For info, call 604-796-8480 or 604-794-7503.

JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Carlos de Junco has won two gold medals form the Hohner World Harmoncia Championships in Germany, as well as mulitple national awards here in Canada.

He comes to Harrison Hot Springs on Mar. 30.

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Community

q FroM THe STAcKS

Don’t judge an author by her words

Columnist

Terrill ScoTT

In the Stacks And, as a librarian, I add my own advice — do your research!

And truthfully, there aren’t many reasons that would keep me from reading a book if I really wanted to, regardless of the authors opinions in the real world.

Further in the vein of politics and reading (don’t be yawning just yet!) is the book I was intrigued to move to the top of my reading list.

It is by another literary award winner, Yann Martel, who wrote Life of Pi (recently taken to the Hollywood screen).

Truly, I did not pick these two authors because of name similarities or the fact

so strongly that he has taken it upon himself to send a book and a letter about said book to Prime Minister Harper every two weeks since April of 2007.

The 101 Letters book is just a jewel of a read. It is like eavesdropping on a literary conversation, though, the sad part is, it is one sided. Yann received very few

“As it turns out, this was a case of lazy journalism, where phrases are cherry picked” acknowledgments of the many books and letters he sent to the PM. I don’t know how anyone could ignore a correspondence with Mr. Martel, as I found his letters wondrous and would have been thrilled to the point of looking forward to them!

He doesn’t go on ad nauseum, with boring

literary clues and ideas, but keeps his comments interesting and crisp, with unique reasoning.

When recommending and sending a copy of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird to Mr. Harper (again with the similarities!) it was because it was written in rural Alabama English of the 1950s.

When suggesting that he read (or hopefully re-read) the children’s book, Where the Wild Things Are Yann wondered if Stephen would have a thought on how Max might be feeling in the story, how his relationship with the monsters was?

I am leaning towards agreeing with Yann Martel, that, just as we are what we eat, maybe we are also, what we read.

And on one last nonpolitically political note, there is an election coming up, sure you have heard, and in order to vote, you must be registered. This year, you will have a chance to register to vote in one

of the most democratic places you could think of, your library. Where speech is free, and you can always talk about whose reading what.

On Thursday, Mar. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Elections BC will be on

site to register you, and answer any questions you may have for them.

Easy, and just like eating your vegetables and reading, this will feel very good!

See you in the stacks AND on the voters list.

Hope and District Minor Hockey would like to say THANK YOU to the following sponsors who generously supported our recent HOcKeY 4 Tournament: • Hope & District Recreation and Cultural Services • Cooper’s Foods • Buy and Save Foods • Walmart • Future Shop • Canadian Tire • Pharmasave • Rolly’s Restaurant • Dairy Queen Hope • Duchies Bakery • Rona • Bee’s Market • Mobile 1 Lube Express • Water Ave. Car Wash • Cheam Source for Sports • Canyon Cable • The Abbotsford Heat • The Chilliwack Chiefs • Melanie Kennedy - Mary Kay • Mary Nowak - Amway • Sunshine Lanes • Nestle Waters 03/13W_HMH13

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As part of this work, helicopters are required and currently in service in some areas. The contractor has obtained the necessary permits and permissions and is in compliance with Transport Canada requirements.

Wherever possible, helicopters follow routes and schedules that minimize disturbances to residents.

The ILM project will expand the capacity of the transmission system that brings power from generation sources in the North and Southern Interior so that BC Hydro can continue to deliver clean and reliable energy to homes and businesses in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

The new 247 kilometre 500 kilovolt transmission line will parallel an existing 500 kilovolt transmission line between the Nicola Substation near Merritt and the Meridian Substation on Westwood Plateau in Coquitlam.

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What do you think about a writer that says something in public that shocks you greatly, or that you disagree with strongly? Would you immediately strike them from your ‘to read someday’ list?

Such could be the case with Hilary Mantel, two-time Man Booker Prize winning author of Wolf Hall and recently, Bring Up the Bodies.

Recently, as a lecturer at the British Museum for the London Review of Books, Ms. Mantel made comments about the Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

Quotes such as, “a plastic princess designed to breed” and “that she was a shop-window mannequin, with no personality of her own, entirely defined by what she wore” appeared in British newspapers, the reporters following that up with their judgment that Mantel's speech contained “an astonishing and venomous attack on the Duchess of Cambridge.”

As it turns out, this was a case of lazy journalism, where phrases are cherrypicked out of context.

The purpose can only be assumed to be to sell more papers, regardless of content quality. My reaction at first was, ‘oh no, how could such an intelligent writer say something so stupid?’

Which really answers itself, as, she didn’t say anything that stupid.

I chose to take to the Internet and search out the speech, reading it for myself.

Hilary Mantel's comments, in my humble opinion, and that of some others, pointed to how the media portrays women in general and royal women such as the Duchess, how it removes their humanity and makes them objects of body watching and creates a perception of them that can be very misleading.

I am glad I looked deeper and didn’t fall into the ‘believe what you read at first glance’ trap.

It reminds me of what my dear mother used to say, “believe none of what you hear and only half of what you see."

they both won the Man Booker Prize for Fiction in the past decade. I couldn’t reisist writing about Yann’s latest book, 101 Letters to a Prime Minister: The Complete Letters to Stephen Harper.

After reading the WHOLE introduction, I discovered that Mr. Martel believes it is important to know what his prime minister is reading. It seems this has been nearly impossible to pin down, with only a smidgen of information on this topic being disclosed by Stephen Harper.

He explained when questioned about his reading, that it was mostly non-fiction, but that he has read the Guinness Book of World Records.

Yann Martel states, to him, it is important to know what our national leader reads.

What we read, adds to our internal world, our knowledge our ideas. It fuels imagination and creativity.

Yann believes this

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Terrill Scott

scott: not everything is as it seems in the world of literary politics

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Sports

Local hockey players join scholarship team Misumi and Hrynkiw’s clean style of hockey and good grades helped open the door

Barry Stewart Black Press

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better to not be closing doors on yourself in the first place.

That has been the some of thinking of two young men who have been honoured by being placed on the midget ‘C’ scholarship team for Fraser Valley East.

Kevin Misumi is a Grade 12 student at Hope Secondary and Tommy Hrynkiw [“her-ENG-cue”] will graduate from Agassiz Elementary-Secondary this June. The two were teammates on the midget Wildcats this year.

Right from the first game of the season, the scholarship door was ready to slam shut for any player who got a match, gross or major penalty. Through the entire season — and four tournaments — Misumi and Hrynkiw played a clean style of hockey.

They also kept up their academic performances at school, where a C+ average

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Tommy Hyrnkiw (left) and Kevin Misumi have been chosen to play on the midget ‘C’ scholarship team for Fraser Valley East.

is required to even be considered for the scholarship team. Both are sitting at about a B+ average at present.

Team manager (and

Hrynkiw’s mom) Rina Piovesan encouraged both players to apply for the team and head coach Barclay Fletcher added his endorsement.

Fletcher said he has coached both players for three years.

“Kevin is just an allround good leader,” he said. “He’s really good to be around and he has good hockey skills — and Tommy is a really pleasant, easy-going guy.”

Not surprisingly, Misumi was team captain for the Wildcats this year and Hrynkiw was assistant-captain.

Both were invited to the three tryouts sessions for the scholarship team, run by head coach Ric Hampton and assistant Jason Rhodes, a coach with Chilliwack Minor Hockey.

Hampton has coached in Hope for many years but is coaching Hockey 2 in Mission this season.

This is his third year as head coach of the Fraser Valley East scholarship team and this year, he asked Hope resident Jesse James to help as manager.

“We had 30 kids that we had to get down to 19,” said Hampton.

Misumi and Hrynkiw made it through and will be playing four games this week in a round-robin against three other teams: Fraser Valley North and two teams from Fraser Valley West, which

draw from Greater Vancouver associations.

Of those who made the cut, one player per team will be granted a $500 scholarship from the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association. The rest will also get some royal treatment, said Hampton.

“There’s no cost for the boys to take part in the tournament and they all get free jerseys,” said the coach. “And Pacific Coast pays for post-game meals.

“These are threehour game slots, with a warm-up, then an ice-clean, then three 20-minute stop time periods with ice cleans in between.”

Your best chance to see the Fraser Valley East Ducks would be Thursday, when they take on the Fraser Valley West Flames at the Prospera rink in Chilliwack. Game time is 6 p.m.

Both Misumi and Hrynkiw have similar aspirations for their career paths, as both are taking a introductory kinesiology course at AESS every Friday, with the instructor coming from UFV. “I’d like to get into team training,” said Misumi. “I’ve applied to UBC for their kinesiology program.”

Hrynkiw has been accepted at UFV and Kamloops’ Thompson Rivers University but he hasn’t decided

which to choose.

“I’ll be going for business and kinesiology,” he said.

His goal is to work as a physiotherapist.

W h a t e v e r the outcome of the scholarship tournament, these two young men had a great finish to their minor hockey experience in Hope with a playoff championship win in their final game.

Coach Fletcher said, “Going into our second-last game of the playoffs, we could have made it so the last game wasn’t needed — but we got into penalty trouble and lost the game and our sportsmanship point.

“In our final game, we took control and dominated it.”

The banner will be presented in the coming weeks and the players that helped earn it can look up in the rafters and remember the good old days for many years to come.

Other Hope-based players on the team were Zack Fletcher, Aiden and Austin Heino, Steven Misumi, Branden Ottesen, Brad Webb, Kyle Bonson, Brendan and Cam Sullivan and Nathan Holding.

A g a s s i z - Ha r r i s o n players include: Eric Klody, Mitchel Heaton, Trace Hicks, Terron Vanderwyk and Brandon Baboth.

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Community

Learning how to greet the world Handshakes, hugs and howdys among international favourites

Ruth Altendorf Columnist

It happened at the Vancouver Airport, one of the main meeting places of the world.

It was the year 2011 and I had come to greet a relative who would shortly arrive for our family reunion.

With me were one of my nieces and her companion, both French — one by birth and one by choice.

When my relative arrived and saw me, he indicated that he would like to be greeted the French way — kissing first the right side, then the left side and finally the right side again of his face.

It could have been embarrassing but was not because the gentleman in question was my brother-in-law whom I know for more than 65 years.

Also, I remembered that the French way of greeting each other has become more and more the European

Ruth AltendoRf

Harrison Happenings greeting of choice: just watch their political get-togethers on TV. The episode brought to my mind, however, how much smaller the world has become and how important it is to keep-up on the ways we greet each other.

Rudy, my late brother who was a Lufthansa host at the Montreal Airport for several years, used to entertain us with stories of German passengers who greeted each other with only a handshake, no matter how much time had gone by since they had seen each other last.

Mind you, there are differences in handshakes, too. They can be formal and short, longer and warmer and they may include a pat on the back or on the shoulder. The Russians kiss, but in a slightly different ritual than the French, the English politely ask each other how they are doing (How do you do?) and the Italians, a very warm people, seemingly have no prescribed way of making their guests welcome, they just do!

Here, on this continent, there are all kinds of “Hellos”, “Howdys”, “Hi’s” and “Nice to meet you’s”, the last one usually with a brief handshake.

My preferred way of greeting is the “all Canadian bear hug.” I guess that, after belonging to the Harrison Hiking Group for over 20 years where we greeted each other in this way every Wednesday before going on a hike, it has become a habit hard to

Deadline for Urquhart service award is today

Do you know an individual or a group who has made the Fraser Valley a better place to live?

Those people who make everyday contributions to their community but may not be recognized?

Consider nominating them for the Betty Urquhart annual community service award.

Betty Urquhart was one of the first employees of Fraser Valley College (now UFV) and believed strongly in the values volunteering and giving back to the community.

While Betty passed away in 1995, UFV keeps her memory alive by honouring a person or group who exemplifies her commitment to lifelong learning and community.

Past winners of the annual Betty Urquhart award include the Agassiz Centre for Education (ACE) and Harrison’s Ruth Altendorf (see column above) for her community work with a senior’s hiking club and music group. Other recipients in the past have included: Chilliwack branch of Pacific Riding for

Developing Abilities (PRDA), Patricia Murakami of Hope for her community work, Dr. Elizabeth Watt for her work with the Abbotsford Youth Health Centre and The Yarrow Volunteer Society in recognition of their ongoing commitment to run the Yarrow community hall.

The award is presented as part of the university’s annual convocation ceremony in June.

Recognizing community volunteers at convocation inspires students to contribute and give back to their communities. It’s all part of UFV’s commitment to changing lives and building community.”

If you’d like to nominate someone for the Betty Urquhart community service award, review the criteria and download a nomination form at http://www.ufv.ca/board/ bettyurquhartaward/, or contact Lori Ann Waites at 1-888-504-7441 (local 4521) or by email at loriann. waites@ufv.ca.The deadline for this year’s nominations is Friday, Mar.15.

Seabird Island is hosting its Annual Nutrition Walk/ Run on March 27, at 9 a.m.

Join in and run or walk 3 to 15 km.

There will be nutrition and health displays, along with interactive demonstrations from Four

Directions Martial Arts and the Steve Nash Basketball Skills Camp, a luncheon, traditional drumming and dancing.

All ages are welcome. Registration forms are available at the Seabird band office.

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shake. And besides, I truly love it the best.

In some countries, like New Zealand and our continent’s “far north”, for instance, people greet each other by rubbing their noses.

My brother-in-law, who has spent much time in China and Japan and studied their cultures extensively, often talks about their way of greeting each other, both the way it was and the way it is now. One very old and traditional Chinese custom was bowing to each other, a practice which required learning its rules and regulations before even attempting to try it.

Later in time, the practice of bowing became an acquired custom in Japan, too.

Interestingly, while it is still being practiced in Japan, it largely has become a custom of the past in China.

Luckily, the younger generations of the

world do not take these things too seriously anymore.

During a multicultural dinner gathering I attended just recently, I was seated opposite a young man from Japan, here on business. At the end of the evening we laughed and wondered how to say goodbye to each other. He solved the situation perfectly: first we shook hands, then we bowed slightly, finally we hugged and everything was covered!

I think, given how small the world has become and how interacting we now are, perhaps, it would be a good idea to print lists of international ways to greet each other and hand them out along with passports, citizenship documents, etc. Or, we all should take a hint from the Italians and not worry so much about the

formalities of greeting but just be warm and

welcoming other!

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February 28,1929 - March 8,2013 A bon vivant and rascal right to the end, Tom went into the hospice on Thursday and decided to leave us on Friday.

You couldn’t enter his home without being offered a glass of wine, friendly advice (sometimes much more advice than you anticipated) and book recommendations.

Widely read, Tom had a broad knowledge of history, politics, literature, sociology, and homeopathic remedies. He didn’t vote on principle (“what for? they are all the same”), enjoyed a good brunch with his family (be it eggs & bacon, dosa or dim sum) and eagerly awaited dusk to savor his wife’s homemade wine.

He didn’t start cooking until he retired but his soups became legendary.

Born in Malaysia he grew up in Tamil Nadu in southern India.

Tom contracted his traveling bug at the tender age of 12 by hopping a train. After getting to know the stationmaster’s family and learning another way of life, his father picked him up days later.

In the 1950s, he moved to England to work in northern England.

It is here that he met his Yorkshire bride, Anne, and started a 50-year adventure together that spanned the globe, including Algeria, Canada, India, England, Ecuador, Brunei and many places in-between.

At last count, they had visited over 55 countries and only last week he was talking about traveling to Argentina.

For Tom, traveling the world was more than stamps in a passport.

He was interested in meeting people and experiencing different cultures all his life. He worked many years in northern Canada where he was known as the “Flying Doctor” for the clinics he did in remote areas. He believed in community medicine and knowing your patients before diagnosing and treating. He retired as a medical officer for Canadian Foreign Affairs.

Coming full-circle his last posting was to New Delhi, India where he had taken his first job as an office clerk at the age of 19.

Tom had an amazing capacity to get to know people and within minutes of meeting you, he would know your life story (and again be willing to offer some advice!). His laughter and stories will be remembered by friends around the world, especially his friend of over 70 years, Arunachalam; the two octogenarians would call each other almost daily to share what they were reading and thinking. His capacity to share his thoughts with a non-judgmental insight and humor served him and his family well.

Tom is survived by his wife, Anne and his five children, Fiona, Arun (Sonia), Ravi (Nina), Auroshakti (John) and Tanya as well as his niece Lynda (Patrick) whom he invited on a Canadian adventure when she was 14 and has been part of the family ever since. In addition, he leaves his sole surviving sibling, Rita, many cousins, nieces and nephews and lastly his two grandsons, Paris and Jordan whose hockey and soccer games he loved to watch.

Five months ago, after his cardiac arrest, Tom told everyone that came to visit him that he had lived his life, done what he wanted to do and pestered whom he needed to pester. His family invites all who knew him to raise a glass, remember their favorite Tom anecdote or his best “pestering” advice and celebrate a life well lived.

In respect of Tom’s much repeated wishes there will be no service or funeral. Instead there will be a celebratory gathering to be held on April 6th.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Leprosy Relief Canada.

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Qualitree Propagators Inc., a wholesale nursery located in Rosedale BC, shipping nursery products throughout Canada and the U.S.A., has a position available in the following area: Nursery Production/Shipping Department Candidate must be self-motivated, physically fit, organized, articulate, a team player and have a class 5 driver’s license. The position requires a flexible person willing to perform any tasks required in the general operation of a wholesale nursery. Experience is an asset, but not required.

If you are looking for a challenge in a dynamic, growing company and meet the requirements of our position please forward a resume and cover letter explaining why you are the candidate we are looking for. Apply online at www.qualitree.com/employment

by March 30, 2013. Learn more about Qualitree at Qualitree.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

Wild and Crazy, Can’t Be Lazy

Camperland RV Resort

DRIVERS WANTED:

Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects.

No Rail Experience Needed!!

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement.

Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and Benefits Package.

Compensation based on prior driving experience.

Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver.

DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

$440/wk, up to $800/wk Qualitree Propagators Inc., a wholesale nursery located in Rosedale BC, shipping nursery products throughout Canada and the U.S.A., has a position available in the following area: Assistant Grower Candidate must be self-motivated, physically fit, organized, articulate, a team player and have a class 5 driver’s license. Basic duties include monitoring plant health, supervision of propagation, record keeping, data entry and other related tasks. Growing and crop management experience an asset, but not required. Wage/salary will be based on experience.

If you are looking for a challenge in a dynamic, growing company and meet the requirements of our position, please forward a resume and cover letter explaining why you are the candidate we are looking for to: hr@qualitree.com or by fax to 604-794-3378 by March 15th 2013.

No phone calls please.

More details about Qualitree @ www.qualitree.com *We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.

*We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.

No Phone calls please.

THERE is an opening for an administrative assistant in our administrative department. Microsoft proficiency is required. Send resumes to drkstne@gmail.com

Job Posting Labourer 1

(Regular Part-time) The District of Kent requires a person to fill the regular part-time position of Labourer 1. This position will start annually at the beginning of May and finish at the end of October.

Under the direction of the Public Works Foreman, an employee in this position is expected to perform general labouring work involving non- or semi-skilled duties to the operation of hand power tools as well as providing assistance to the drivers of vehicles of 10,000 kg gross vehicle weight and under.

Pay and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Agreement, CUPE Local 458. A probationary rate of $20.87 per hour is offered during the first ninety (90) days worked. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, the 2013 rate is $24.55.

For further information, please see the job description for this position at http://www.district.kent. bc.ca/dh-employment.html.

Resumes must be marked “Confidential”, and submitted to: Ms. Clair Lee Director of Corporate Services District of Kent P.O. Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue Agassiz, B.C., V0M 1A0 Fax: 604-796-8516 Emailed applications will not be accepted.

The District would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preferred candidates will be required to complete a criminal records check and to provide a recent driver’s licensing record.

The closing date for this position is March 22, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.

Must like loud Music & Travel Outgoing ppl only and avail immediately call today,start tomorrow!

Cindy 604-777-2195 139

MEDICAL/DENTAL

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

TRUCK & TRAILER MECHANIC

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, aggressive, self starter for a full time truck and trailer mechanic for full time position. If you are interested in this exciting and unique opportunity!

BENEFIT PACKAGE! Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250

Housekeeper

required at Logan Manor, temporary position available.

Please apply with resume by fax to: 604-796-8770

PERSONAL SERVICES 172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

SPIRITUAL PHYSIC HEALER 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL ARE YOU A

JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC?

Great opportunity in Kitimat BC. If you love the outdoor life style, OK Tire is looking for you. Excellent opportunity good remuneration & benefits for the successful applicant with the option to eventually. Own your own business.

Fax resume to 1-250-635-5367 Attn.

General Manager or email :momack@citywest.ca COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT & DIESEL ENGINE MECHANICS Required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Positions avail. in Surrey. Cummins, Detroit Diesel and MTU engine experience considered an asset.

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Forward Resume to Fax: 604-888-4749 E-mail:ars@cullendiesel.com

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HELP WANTED

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Call today for a better tomorrow. *NEW YEAR’S SPECIAL* 3 Readings for $45.

604-653-5928 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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HELP WANTED

Agassiz Harrison Community Services

By Tender - Financial Director 10 hours per week The Financial Director is a management level position, responsible for supervising the quality of accounting and financial reporting of the organization.

The Financial Director is holding a senior role in internal audit functions. The position requires a variety of responsibilities, from overseeing accounting and monitoring internal controls to countersigning on expenses and commitments.

Specific duties and services required • Financial review • Remittances • Reconciliations • Vacation accruals • Bank statements • Staff questions regarding financials • Payroll approval • Review financials for reasonability to identify misallocations • Monthly Financial Reporting Qualification: Professional designated Accountant Weekly estimated time: 10 hours; training hours of staff will be additional.

Pay rate: Based on experience and certification.

Closing date: till position is filled.

Send tender to: Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Fax: 604-796-2517 attention to: HR Department Email: HR@agassizcs.ca

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

260

ELECTRICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

PETS 477

PETS

REAL ESTATE 636

TRANSPORTATION

MORTGAGES

810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blues, ready to go, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done.

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Residential~Strata~Commercial

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300

LANDSCAPING

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

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PLUMBING

533

548

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MOVING & STORAGE

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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LEGAL

137

LEGAL Eastcan Roofing & Siding

10 piece Diningroom Set, Yamaha Electric Organ, Coffee & End Tables, 6 piece Silverware Set, Quilting Fabric and more.

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The VMP describes the manual (powersaw) treatments, but also enables the limited, selective use of herbicides to control vegetation at hydroelectric facilities and on transmission line rights of way. The VMP applies to the following facilities: the Douglas, Tipella, Fire, Stokke, Lamont and Upper Stave River hydro projects located at the north end of Harrison Lake and in the upper Stave River area.

The VMP enables the following herbicides to be applied: Glyphosate (Vision, Vantage), Triclopyr (Release, Garlon), Metsulfuron-methyl (Escort), and Aminopyralid (Milestone). Glyphosate, Metsulfuron-methyl, and Aminopyralid may be applied using the cut stump or ground foliar-back pack methods, and Triclopyr may be applied using the basal bark method. The VMP will be valid for a term of five years, and may be viewed for 30 days from the publication of this notice at: Harrison Hydro Limited Partnership 200 - 666 Burrard St. Vancouver, BC V6C 2X8 People wishing to provide information or comments about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the vegetation management plan, are invited to send this to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

TREE SERVICES

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REAL ESTATE 603

477

625

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CKC RGST. Great Pyrenees Pups 9 wks. old 1st. shots, Hlth guar. $1200, free delivery. Vet chk. www.kindercubkennel.com 250998-4697

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627

RENTALS 700

RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualification Required!

FLEXIBLE TERMS! Cloverdale 60th &176th Spacious 708sf. 1 bdrm. Condo. Only $880/mo.

Option Fee Req. 604-657-9422

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

AGASSIZ 2 bdrm gr flr corner unit in Woodside Terrace, clean, quiet, well mngd bldg. Ref’s req’d. Immed $750 + utils & D.D. (604)588-6665 AGASSIZ- bachelor ste, bright & sunny. $525/m. Available April 1.

N/P, N/S. (604)614-6184 Harrison Hot Springs - Lrg. 1bdrm apt. Washer & dryer insuite. Nonsmokers only. N/P, DD & ref. req. $630/m. Avail. Feb.1 604-793-5335 HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $575/month includes utilities. Avail now. Call 604-794-7132

736

818

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HOMES FOR RENT

AGASSIZ, 3/bdrm Rancher for rent.

5/appli. Air conditioned, large lot.

Room for RV. Avail April 15. Refs req. $1350/mo. + DD 1/2 month rent. Call Call Ray Forest 604-7912179 Royal LePage AGASSIZ - 4 bdrm, 2 bath house for rent. $1,200/mo.

Refs req.

Avail Apr. 1. Fenced yard. Pls. call 604-858-3830 or 604-794-3612 HARRISON - 2bdrm house avail.

Mar 1, refs + 1/2 mo. DD reqr’d. $950/mo. Please call 604-796-3443

746

2004 CHEVY IMPALA

4 dr. V-6, Air, Tilt, Cruise, PW, PDL, Air Care, Exc. Cond. $3600 (604)309-3135

830

SUITES, LOWER

TRANSPORTATION 2007 HARLEY SPORTSTER

AUTO FINANCING

Factory custom, 74 cube (1200) big bore by Denco Cycle, Bassani pipe, windshield, sissy bar, leather bags. 27,000km, one old guy owner, $7450 obo (604)817-1945

WE BUY HOUSES

PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx 150 lbs. $950.

Call 604-302-2357 Shih Tzu/poodle x pup, 8 wks, 1st shots, family raised, M/F, mixed colours. $495. (604)858-9770

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MOTORCYCLES

ROSEDALE- NEW daylight 1bdrm suite, Prv. ent., f/p, f/s, d/w, w/d.

View, covered deck, parking, N/S, N/P, utils incl.

A must see! $700/m. Call (604)794-7057

810

TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS: 1995 NISSAN ALTIMA 4dr sdn auto Aircare full loaded st#358 $1,995 2002 CHRYSLER NEON 4dr auto Aircare sunroof runs good ST#147 $2,900 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr auto sdn full load aircare st#276 $3,495 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr sdn auto Aircare low km st#313 $3,400 2003 DODGE CARAVAN 7 pass auto Aircare full load st#357 $3,500 2002 FORD FOCUS 4DR auto sdn Aircare low kms ST#350 $3,700 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE 4dr auto sdn Aircare ST#351 $3,700 2005 FORD TAURUS auto fully loaded air care low kms only 99km st#318 $4,500 2006 PONTIAC WAVE 4dr auto a/c aircare runs good st#353 $4,500 2006 PONTIAC WAVE 4dr auto sdn low kms fully loaded Aircare st#353 $5,888 2007 PONTIAC MONTANNA 7pgr Van runs good no accidents ST#312 $5,900 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr sdn auto fully loaded st#292 $6,500 2006 SATURN ION 4dr auto sdn fully loaded st#349 $6,900 2007 FORD FUSION 4DR auto, loaded ST#250 $6,900 2006 CHEVY UPLANDER ex 7 pgr fully loaded ow km dvd st#342 $6,900 2008 KIA SPECTRA 4dr auto hatch back fully loaded st#352 $7,777 2007 FORD FUSION 4dr sdn aotu full load Aircare st#321 $7,900 2007 JEEP COMPASS 4dr auto 4X4 Aircare loaded ST#336 $8,900 2009 CHEV IMPALA 4dr auto, loaded ST#325 $8,900 2008 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto low km fully loaded st#332 $8,900 2009 NISSAN SENTRA low km 4dr auto st#328 $10,900 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr sdn auto full load low kms st#331 $11,900 2010 DODGE CARAVAN 7 pgr, fully loaded, roof rack st#355 $12,900

TRUCKS

ROOMS FOR RENT

AGASSIZ - Rm for Rent $450/mo, great for student/wrking pro. Refs and DD req N/S, N/P 604-796-0033

750

CARS - DOMESTIC 2003 Chrysler PT CRUISER

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ANSWERS

All vegetation management will be selective in nature, and will only target tall-growing species with the potential to become a hazard to worker or public safety. Invasive plants will also be targeted.

MISC. FOR SALE

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

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• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat rfs. Cln Gutters $80. Liability Insur. 1-855-240-5362

March 15, 2013

Harrison Hydro Limited Partnership (HHLP) is developing a Vegetation Management Plan (VMP).

The VMP is a comprehensive document detailing HHLP’s integrated vegetation management program, including environmental protections that will be implemented during treatments.

A Vegetation Management Plan is commonly referred to as a Pest Management Plan.

Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

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•New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs

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FURNITURE

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560 320

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BRANDNEW PILLOWTOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET. In packaging.

Incls. Warranty $200! 604-798-1608

Many items incl...

CLEANING SERVICES

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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

FURNITURE SALE

MAGIC WAND “Will Clean Your House to Sparkle” Also blinds and tracking avail. Call: 604-796-0033

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FERTILIZERS

MOVING - Downsizing

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper

604.657.9422

1997 FOR F150 Supercab 3 dr 5 spd v6 st#330 $2900 2006 FORD F350 crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box runs good st#282 $10,900 2008 FORD F150 REG CAB 4x4 auto long box ST#207 $11,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT CREW cab diesel 4X4 auto long box runs good ST#309 $14,900 2009 GMC HD QUAD cab 4X4 auto long box runs good Only This Week St#274 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel only 156K st#17 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160Km st#310 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto full loaded long box st#311 $15,900 2005 CHEV 2500 HD LS cr/cab Duramax diesel leather 4X4 auto ST#190 $15,900 2008 FORD F150 XLT super crew 4X4 auto fully loaded st#348 $15,900 2007 FORD F150 XLT super crew 4dr 4X4 auto very low kms only 86,100 fully loaded ST#348 this week only$16,900 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto short box ST#275 $18,900

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SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

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MARINE 912

BOATS

15’ Welded aluminum boat, 6’10” wide, 44 inches deep v-hull with stand up fisherman’s top, sst steering lights horn bilge pump. Boats are new. Trailers available. $6750.

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Sports

Meet the Pros

MARCH 2013

YOUR SOURCE FOR QUALITY LOCAL PROFESSIONALS

K.C.’s Roofing & Construction • New Roofs & Repairs • Exterior Woodwork • Wood / Vinyl Siding • Decks / Railings • Shakes & Logs • Interior Finishing • Rock Fireplaces • Laminate Flooring • Renovations

Interior finishing Rock fireplaces Laminate flooring Renovations SUBMITTED PHOTO

Laurens van Vliet has returned from competing in the Masters World Cup in Asiago, Italy.

This is his third Masters, and he achieved some personal bests along the way.

Skier returns from competing in Italy Personal bests achieved in Asiago

Laurens participated in three distances: the 10, 15, and 30 km races spread out over a week of competition.

“I had good snow and temperature conditions during my races, and my training paid off in personal best times on all three distances. I also met my objective of finishing the 30 km race under the two hours. All in all, I was very satisfied with my performance, and I much enjoyed the beautiful scenery.”

Prior to Asiago, Laurens had two races in B.C., one resulting in a second place podium finish. He has been doing his on-snow training in Manning Park Resort on their 25 km of track-set trails.

The staff at the Manning Park Nordic Centre has been very supportive during his training, and the grooming and track-setting at Manning has been excellent this year, he said.

Optimists pull through for young paddlers Everything in place for junior team

Jessica Peters THE OBSErvEr

The Harrison Paddle Club has received a major boost for their new junior dragonboat team, through partnering with the Chilliwack Optimist Club.

That group is supplying the paddles, t-shirts and life jackets for the team, which is open for paddlers aged 14 to 18.

Practices start this Sunday morning and take place at Harrison Lake, where several adult teams also hold their practices. As part of the paddling season, the junior team will be entering the ALCAN Festival and the Harrison Dragonboat Festival.

They'll also be receiving

mentorship from members of the Harrison Paddle Club.

Now that everything is sorted out, they just need the kids to show up, says coach Manfred Preuss. There is no previous experience needed and the focus is on health, fun and fitness.

The club is also trying to build a team made up of Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs residents, which has been a goal of Preuss' for the past several years. The majority of the dragonboaters come to Harrison to practice from Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Hope.

For more information about joining, phone Kathy Preuss at 604819-1676.

THE GUTTER GUY GUTTERS – cleaning, repair, replacement Leaf screen or clean outs Pressure cleaning complete exteriors

604-798-6969 Free estimates!

Ryan Souliere Music instructor

Intermediate guitar Advanced drums Rudimentary theory In home lessons

• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility - all insurance company estimates written here

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

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Drop by 6438 Lougheed Hwy. (Corner of 7 & 9)

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RENOVATOR COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS

• Commercial & Residential • Fibreglass & Wood Decking • Metal Roofs

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

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KELLY AT 604.819.1936

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Laurens van Vliet returned last week from the Masters World Cup Cross Country Skiing in Asiago, Italy.

“This was my third Masters World Cup competition, but my first time racing in Europe, where the world’s best skiers live. The competition was though, with 1250 athletes participating from 27 countries. For example, in my age group alone (6064 years) there were up to 70 skiers competing,” he said.

Asiago is situated about 100 km NW of Venice, in the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains, adjacent to the Alps. Asiago is known for its cheese, and of course for its cross country skiing. This is a major cross country ski area in Europe, with hundreds of kilometers of groomed and track-set trails in open and slightly hilly terrain.

The views of small, quaint villages with the backdrop of the mountains is spectacular.

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TO ADVERTISE IN THIS FEATURE: CALL Chris @ 604-796-4301

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Open 7 days a week from 10:30 - 5:00 • Located at the Beach across from the lagoon 604-491-2010 • 328 Esplanade, Harrison Hot Springs