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JESSICA PETERS PHOTOS / OBSERVER

Superintendent Karen Nelson gives Kay Eddison a children’s book as a graduation present and an encouragement to share the love of reading with a young person.

Eddison and two of her classmates are believed to be the oldest adults to return to high school and earn a Dogwood.

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When the Agassiz Centre for Education (ACE) class of 2013 stepped out in cap and gown Wednesday, it seemed like the whole world stood up and applauded.

A letter was sent from the Royal Family.

A representative arrived from the Ministry of Education, along with the area's MLA, Laurie Throness, and the Royal Canadian Legion's B.C. Yukon executive director.

Even national media outlets followed suit, showing up in Agassiz in droves with cameras in hand.

Everyone crowded into the Le-

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gion's hall – a home-away-fromhome for the local alternate education program – to congratulate the school's one dozen graduates for their accomplishments.

Their ages ranged from 18 to 89, marking a first in this province and setting a new bar for seniors everywhere. While honorary Dogwood certificates are sometimes awarded to senior citizens in this province, three of the graduates with ACE dug in and actually did their homework. They are believed to be the oldest adults to return to school and earn their high school diplomas.

Cathleen (Kay) Eddison is the eldest of the trio. While she was a

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diligent student in the 1930s, with the preserved certificates to prove it (see inset photo), she left school before finishing Grade 12.

"I am so happy to be here, to finally complete what I had left undone more than 70 years ago," she told the packed crowd. "I now know it is never too late to learn."

She said she's aware the recognition of her achievement is because of her age, and that other than mathematics, the work wasn't "too difficult."

And besides, she said, smiling, "I'm old, but I'm proud of every An honour roll certificate from 1936 for Cathleen Eddison.

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New agreement signed by school district and Seabird LEA brings parties closer together, breaks barriers for students Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

There are barriers to education that are unique to First Nation students. But barri-

ers aren’t impossible to overcome, and educators within the Seabird Island Band and the Fraser Cascade School District are celebrating

local efforts to help students achieve their best.

For the past two years, an education committee has been working on rewriting a Local

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Education Agreement, a guiding document that outlines the support plan for First Nations students.

And on Monday, they gathered in a special signing ceremony that brought the the band and the district closer together.

Chief Clem Seymour said the act of coming together in the ceremony, and the procession through the school’s gymnasium, was more symbolic than any signature on a piece of paper. Nevertheless, he said, the agreement is a sign that everyone is moving forward for the good of the First Nations youth, and the future.

“When we put our culture and our traditions in front of us, we are opening the door to let the world to come and walk with us,” Seymour said.

“This agreement takes our relationship to a new level, a much higher level, it is about high expectations, meaningful ongoing collaboration and an increased level of effective communication,” said Trustee Ron Johnstone. “This agreement ensures that Seabird students will feel a sense of belonging and relevance when attending our schools. I am confident that by working together we can en-

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Representatives from the Fraser Cascade School District and from Seabird Island came together on Monday to sign a new, unique Local Education Agreement. An LEA is a key document written to guide the relationship between the band and the district.

sure that overall student success and high levels of achievement are not only possible but inevitable.”

One of the biggest barriers to success in school for First Nation students is getting in the doors in the first place.

Infrequent attendance can greatly inhibit education, but the numbers are already shifting.

For example, the Fraser Cascade, which has a high number of First Nation students, is achieving a six-year completion rate of 65 per cent. The provincial average is 57 per cent.

Getting more students into the classroom , right through to graduation, will increase those numbers even

more, said Superintendent Karen Nelson.

The new LEA addresses ways that schools can reach out into the community, through parents, to increase the chances of success in the classroom.

It also has an annual review built in, so that the LEA can be more effective.

“It’s got to be kept alive. There’s no sense in having it sitting on the shelf,” Tyrone McNeil, a driving force behind the LEA. Many of the points made in the document are things that were already being done in Seabird, McNeil said.

But there is a long way to go, he admits.

While some barriers are within the home, others are within the education system itself, he added.

“A lot of teachers have varying expectations,” he said. “As long as he has brown skin and a deep voice, they think it’s enough that he showed up.”

That’s not good enough, he said. Teachers need to push all students to achieve their very best.

“So many of our kids just float through,” he said. “If given the chance, they can soar.”

The LEA is already being eyed by other communities as the one to follow, McNeil added. news@ahobserver.com

B.C. losing people to other provinces Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

VICTORIA – More people continue to move from B.C. to other provinces than migrate west, according to the latest Statistics Canada estimates.

Quarterly Statistics Canada figures show a net loss of 1,611 people from B.C. to other provinces from January to March this year. That is the seventh straight quarter of net outmigration from B.C., with the last net increase of 73 people recorded in the April-June quarter of 2011.

In 2012, while B.C. was a net loser of about 7,000 in interprovincial movements, Alberta gained about 43,000 and Saskatchewan gained about 2,500 people.

NDP leader Adrian Dix said Wednesday the latest totals mean B.C. has lost a net 12,000 people to other provinces since Premier Christy Clark took over. Dix said the number of private sector jobs has declined since Clark launched her jobs plan, and her government continues to cut the budget for job skill training.

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NDP leader Adrian Dix says B.C. is losing people to other provinces because private sector jobs are being lost here and skills training budgets are being reduced.

Dix said the NDP government of the 1990s saw an increase of 129,000 people in interprovincial migration, and during Gordon Campbell's term, there was a net increase of 64,000.

Clark shrugged off the numbers Wednesday, saying B.C.'s overall population continues to grow.

"More people are coming here than are leaving, and we need to continue to work to make sure that more people are staying,"

Clark said. "We're competing hard with Alberta and the oil sands to keep people here."

B.C.'s rising total population is a result of international immigration, offset by the losses to other provinces by people moving within Canada.

Ontario has also steadily lost people inter-provincially in recent years, including a national high of 6,823 in the first three months of this year.

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RCMP believe camper drowned in lake Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

A massive search for a camper who went missing more than a week ago has been significantly scaled down.

RCMP announced on Tuesday that they believe Raymon Salmen drowned near a remote and dangerous portion of Harrison Lake.

Raymond Salmen, of Vancouver, went missing June 9 from an area known as the 48 kilometre mark, prompting Agassiz RCMP to lead a massive land-and-water search. They initially were

responded to a complaint In the afternoon of of shots being fired in the June 13, RCMP Air Serarea. It is now thought vices saw balloons at a that the shots heard were secluded beach approxia distress signal mately 400 mefrom Salmen. tres north of his Kent-Harrison campsite. and Chilliwack That led to a Search and Resground search, cue teams, the where RCMP RCMP Lower found clothing Mainland District and spent shell Emergency Recasings. Their sponse Team, the conclusion was SALMEN Lower Mainland that Salmen may Tactical Troop, have been hurt RCMP Air Services, Po- but, because of cliffs and lice Dog Services and the rocky outcrops, couldn’t Underwater Recovery get off the beach. They Team all searched for over theorize that he fired his a week for Salmen. gun, trying to get some-

one’s attention.

They believe that when that didn’t work he tried, and failed, to swim back to his camp. A search of the lake on June 14 didn’t find anything. “This section of Harrison Lake is very deep, and the water rapidly plunges to a depth of 160 metres,� said RCMP Cpl. Len vanNieuwenhuizen. “The sunken physical features of logs and boulders present challenges in locating Mr. Salmen.�

Agassiz RCMP will continue looking.

In the meantime, Salmens’ next of kin have

Harrison report lists goals, accomplishments Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Harrison's 2012 Annual Report, which has been available for public comment since May 31, was approved uananimously by council at Monday's meeting.

The report outlines the year's finances in a consolidated form, but also includes a community profile and lists accomplishments of the year that has passed, and goals for the future.

The highlights of 2012's accomplishments by the Village include the new fire truck, traffic calming measures on McCombs, the newly commissioned Waste Water Treatment Plant, improvements to the Miami River Greenway trail, and a new zoning bylaw.

Goals for 2013 include upgrades to the Esplanade Block 100,

constructing a new water treatment plant, improvements to transit, and implementing a Village Core Tax Revitalization Bylaw. Many of those 2013 goals are already in the process of completion.

The review also looks at the Village's financial outlook, in consolidated form, whereas the budget (presented earlier this spring) goes further into detail.

The cost of salaries, wage and employee benefits for 2012 was $1,372,680, costs of operating materials and supplies was $508,223 and administration services and supplies was $399,169.

Taxes collected (municipal, utility tax, payments in lieu, school tax, FVRD tax, hospital and police taxes) totaled $3,421,723. Much of that tax money is transferred to other government bodies, leaving the municipality with a net

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Rebounding gas prices result in $61 hit to typical home BLACK PRESS

A jump in natural gas rates in the Lower Mainland means most households using gas will pay about $61 more each year.

The B.C. Utilities Commission approved the rate increase by FortisBC effective July 1.

Fortis officials say

natural gas prices have rebounded from low levels in 2012 after increased demand, a colder winter and a slowdown of growth in gas production.

Commodity rates today are still about half of what they were in 2006, according to the company.

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While the commodity cost is going up by $0.936 per gigajoule (GJ), the delivery charge is actually dropping by $0.294/GJ, so the net increase is $0.642.

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Customers who buy their gas on a fixed-price contract from a different supplier delivered through Fortis will pay about $28 less because of the reduced delivery charge.

The rate changes apply in the Lower Mainland, Interior, Kootenays and northern B.C.

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One of the commitments listed in the report is annual funding for Tourism Harrison in the amount of $31,000. That agreement ends on Dec. 31, 2013.

It also notes that one taxpayer accounts for about 23 per cent of the Village's property tax revenue.

The report also lists the council's various committees and commissions, along with their meeting times. Committees are Parks and Trails, Recreation, Beach and Foreshore and Communities in Bloom and the sole commission is the Advisory Planning Commission.

For more information about what's going on in the Village regarding development, visit www. harrisonhotsprings.com.

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Marina development heading to public hearing Floating homes and boardwalk proposed for Harrison lakeside Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Floating homes, in-

creased boat moorage, condominiums , a new restaurant and commer-

cial space and a boardwalk into the Village are part of a proposal for a

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massive development at Harrison Marina.

The site is on the west side of Harrison Lake, between the Yacht Club and the old federal wharf.

There currently is moorage at the site, but the comprehensive redevelopment plan would require an OCP text amendment. It would in-

clude 15 floating homes, two condominium buildings with 51 multi-family units, commercial space, a restaurant and community amenity space.

The plans also include an allowance for an access channel to the Harrison Yacht Club.

The plans have been sent for comments to

the Village engineer, fire chief, APC, transportation ministry, school district and the FVRD. A public hearing will be held at 7 pm. on July 8 at council chambers for amendments to the OCP and zoning bylaw amendments.

The amendments were first read in council on

Jun. 3, and received a second reading on Jun. 17.

Andre Isakov, manager of planning and community services, said that a more detailed plan from the developer would be available to the public prior to the public hearing. news@ahobserver.com

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A site plan shows the proposed moorage for a redeveloped Harrison Marina, with the current slips drawn white, and the proposed slips in dark.

Changes proposed for library cost sharing program FVRL funding change will include winners and losers Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

A new funding formula has been proposed by the Fraser Valley Regional Library, in an attempt to balance out the costs shared by its 15 member communities.

The current cost sharing formula was

developed more than 15 years ago, said Rob O'Brennan, CEO of the FVRL. Under the proposed budget, five municipalities will pay more, eight will pay less and two will remain the same.

Harrison Hot Springs would pay the same, at

$56,703. The District of Kent would pay $22,516 less annually, with a new cost share of $282,171.

The biggest adjustment would be felt in Fraser Valley Regional District, which would be paying $217,531— $31,999 less than its current fee of $249,530.

AGASSIZ COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE PHONE 604-703-2030

Is pleased to welcome: Dr. Inna Fadyeyeva, Family Practice Physician Starting on August 2, 2013 Dr. Fadyeyeva joins the team: Dr. Wayne Phimister, Family Practice Physician Sean Young, Family Nurse Practitioner Marie Weatherby, Family Nurse Practitioner Sue Lawrence, Family Nurse Practitioner Robert Stam, Community Resource Nurse Susan Hutcheon, Dietician Carol Neilsen, Respiratory Therapist Darlene, Reagen, Cherie and Jennifer - Medical Office Staff Thank you to Dr. Olivia Tseng who will be leaving We look forward to continuing to provide a comprehensive community health service in the Agassiz / Harrison area and we are welcoming new patients at this time.

However, the cost of being in the FVRL will rise by 9.19 per cent in Langley City. Their annual cost share would equal $1.27 million, a $106,882 hike from the current formula.

The new proposed funding formula was put forward and approved at the May 22 meeting of the FVRL board. Two thirds of the FVRL member municipalities would have to approve the formula for the change to be implemented in 2014.

A report from the FVRL's director of corporate services said that the library will work with municipalities to minimize impact, and that the changes would be phased in over two years.

"With any change in a funding formula for budget allocation, there are winners and losers," wrote Mary O'Callaghan.

Monday night, Harrison council approved the change unanimously. news@ahobserver.com

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Opinion Creature comforts A video posted to YouTube of a bear entering and exiting a pickup truck by unlatching the doors might be funny for human viewers safely ensconced in their concrete and glass condos, but encounters with wildlife in the city rarely end well. For the animals.

It seems every spring there are sightings of bears in urban neighbourhoods ambling through backyards and down alleys tipping over garbage cans, pawing at bird feeders.

Posters on light standards of missing cats and small dogs often signify a coyote is on the prowl, turning docile pets into easy prey.

On Sunday, a deer somehow managed to wander through the busy streets of New Westminster for hours before conservation officers were finally notified.

Sadly the otherwise healthy and robust deer didn’t survive the shot from a tranquilizer gun.

Ungulates like deer don’t react well to tranquilizing drugs, said Dave Cox of the Conservation Officer Service, who observed the

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animal for one-and-a-half hours before felling it. The stress of dodging traffic, barking dogs and curious humans probably didn’t help.

One of the great allures of living in British Columbia is the vast natural wilderness that begins right in our backyard. It’s easy to be at a grocery store in the morning and then having a picnic in the middle of a first or second growth forest, surrounded by mountains and trees for as far as the eye can see in the afternoon.

Odds are there’s creatures amongst those trees.

And sometimes they wander out of those woods and into our streets.

At first blush it may seem an infringement on our space, but we have to remember their ancestors were here long before us. We’re encroaching on territories and behaviours bred into them for thousands of years.

We need to respect their coexistence with us.

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What ails the NDP? Plenty B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – After 34 NDP MLAs were sworn in to continue a stretch of opposition that will reach at least 16 years, leader Adrian Dix took a few questions about his future.

The party’s provincial council will meet June 21 to set the terms of reference for a review of the party’s dismal election performance, Dix told reporters. He repeated that his performance won’t be spared, and ticked off some conventional wisdom about the NDP campaign.

Dix mentioned the alleged lack of “negative” ads, the local campaigns (read candidates), the decreasing reliability of polls and, when pressed, his surprise decision to come out against the proposed twinning of the TransMountain oil

pipeline.

Like last week’s hysteria over a tiny leak in that pipeline, these are great sound bites for the short attention spans of the modern media. But they don’t explain much.

This all-powerful NDP provincial council is a case in point. A glimpse into its inner workings was provided by a summary of an NDP policy development workshop called “Imagine Our Future” that was leaked by the B.C. Liberals in the final days of the campaign.

The workshop took place in November 2010, coincidentally at the same provincial council meeting where the revolt against former leader Carole James tumbled into the open. While 13 caucus members were knifing their leader for reasons they still can’t or won’t articulate in public – a glaring problem in itself – the backroom policy brainstorm revealed a deeper malaise.

Among the “dream tree” notions put forward in the workshop was

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“free” post-secondary tuition and public transit, along with raising wages and lowering fees for daycare. This isn’t a dream tree, it’s a money tree.

Remember, this is the NDP’s ruling body, not a high school

“Remember, this is the NDP’s ruling body, not a high school ‘social justice’ class or an Occupy Vancouver squat.” “social justice” class or an Occupy Vancouver squat.

Showing a glimmer of adult supervision, the workshop table on “equitable tax policy” even identified the problem. Its first recommendation: “Increase our economic and financial literacy to gain credibility.”

The “public ownership” table really got radical. Scrap public-

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private partnerships, the basis of most government construction today. “Nationalize” independent power projects, in the Venezuelan style of state seizure of private assets.

And perhaps most incredibly, tear up the trade agreement between Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. that harmonizes transport truck regulations and so forth.

In the real world, the four western premiers met this week in Winnipeg. And the threeprovince project now called “New West Partnership” will continue to dismantle archaic inter-provincial barriers.

Why would the NDP be secretly against that? Because it’s also a “labour mobility” agreement.

This harkens back to a supposed golden age in Canada, when two corporate titans shared the beer business, producing identical bland lager from identical factories in identical stubby bottles. Interprovincial trade in these stubbies was strictly forbidden, requiring each OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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province to have a big unionized brewery to make uniformly bad beer for the proletariat.

This is the power of a monopoly union. And because of it, this was how governments tried to “create jobs.” It’s a bygone era to which many core NDP supporters stubbornly cling. This explains the party’s revival of a “job protection commissioner” for forestry.

Which brings us to the proverbial root cause of the B.C. NDP’s woes.

Its largest financial donor is the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union, which donated $1.4 million to the party in the past eight years, nosing out the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Hospital Employees’ Union.

Former HEU and BCGEU presidents now sit in the NDP caucus, critics for health and “green” jobs respectively.

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

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Mailbag Kudos arrive from Germany for local SAR teams Re: My spectacular rescue by the “Kent Harrison Search and Rescue Team� and “Search and Rescue Team Chilliwack�

On Monday afternoon on June 3, I, Karin (51), a paragliding pilot from Germany had an ungentle “landing� in a tree, leaving me hanging 100 ft above the ground.

I was unharmed but unable to get the ground.

However, a spectacular and elaborate search and rescue operation was started by the Kent Harrison and Chilliwack rescue teams that brought me back home safely.

This is the story from my perspective: The incident happened on the second to last day of a seven-week trip through Canada where I went skiing, hiking and paragliding together with my husband Hellmut.

After beautiful flights in Vernon, Kelowna, Kamloops and Vancouver Island we met some very friendly Canadian paragliding pilots at the Eagle Ranch in Mount Woodside.

They offered to show us the starting site at Bridal Falls and after a detailed briefing from the local pilots I started

for my first flight in this area.

Finding the conditions in the air quite rough and turbulent I tried to keep the flight short and headed for the landing site. Unfortunately, I lost too much height too rapidly and was not able to reach the landing site but crashed into the tree tops in the upper part of the “Bridal forest�. My paraglider got entangled in the tip of a huge fir tree and I ended up hanging 100 ft above the ground with no means to free myself.

Miraculously, I did not touch any branches and was completely unharmed.

Because there were a lot of branches with leaves and fir needles below me, I could not even see the ground and therefore had no idea how high up I was hanging.

Luckily, two local pilots saw my crash and could call for help.

I was told later, that the SAR-team led by SAR-manager Neil Brewer started the rescue operation around 5:30 p.m. The team consisted of volunteer members of both the Kent Harrison and the Chilliwack S&R-teams and also in cooperation with the local police.

Since I was stranded

in a completely remote and inaccessible location, two separate teams were set out for my rescue. One team of six people attempted to reach my crash-site on foot through the rough terrain.

Meanwhile, a specially equipped helicopter from Hope used two flyovers to determine my exact location and to evaluate the possible options for my rescue. During the flyovers of the helicopter I tried to draw attention to myself by waving a colored cloth.

The second team of six people was let down a rope in pairs of two from the helicopter on a small clearing, approximately 80 meters away from my crash-site since there was no closer possibility.

After hanging for four hours in the tree, I was reached by the treeclimber of the team, who secured me (the paraglider could still have slipped from the tree), freed me from my paraglider and let me down to the ground.

Even though I knew that people were coming to rescue me, I was very relieved and happy when I saw my first rescuer climbing up the tree.

By the time I was safely on the ground, it was too

dark for the helicopter to pick us up and we had to walk back to the starting site (the nearest place reachable by car) through the dense forest.

On our way back we met up with the other team who fortunately had marked the path back. Still, it was a tough and long walk and we only arrived at the starting site at 1 a.m.

I was astonished and overwhelmed by all the equipment and the number of people involved in my rescue and these feelings only intensified after I was told that all of them were volunteers for the SAR teams.

My husband and I would like to express again our heartfelt

thanks to everybody involved for their competent, dedicated and highly professional commitment!

We wish you, that all your future rescue operations will be as smooth and successful as this one and even though we do not want to repeat this experience we will never forget it!

After being rescued we are now safely and happily back home and send you all the best wishes from Germany!

Karin Schreiber and Dr. Hellmut Schreiber Hattingen, Germany Editor's note: For video of the rescue, visit us online at www. ahobserver.com.

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Kindness is appreciated by hiker I am a 72-year-old man who was hiking in the Morris Valley area on the west side of Harrison Lake close to Grace Lake on Friday, June 7.

Over the past few years I have been carrying bear spray with me when I hike. I stopped to have my lunch at the Weaver Lake turn off from Weaver Creek Road. When I swung my packsack off the container of bear spray I was carrying fell out of the side pocket, hitting the gravel road. It made a loud noise and spun around in circles in front of me, spraying my clothing and hitting me in the face.

I couldn't see and my face was burning. I knew I needed water to douse my eyes and face but there wasn't any in the immediate area and I couldn't see.

I was very lucky when a vehicle that was headed north on Weaver Creek Road noticed that I was in trouble and stopped to help me. These two kind young fellows drove me to Weaver Creek where I was able to splash water in my eyes and face. They offered to drive me home but I decided it was best for me to stay at the creek for a while and just keep splashing water in my face, besides I didn't want my friends to see I had made a dumb mistake.

They told me their names but unfortunately I can't remember. I do remember they were from Aldergrove. I appreciate their kindness so much.

Without their help I was in a bad predicament. They were two of the nicest fellows you could hope to meet and I'm so thankful that there are people like this. I just wish I had their names and phone numbers.

Grant Smith

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Agassiz Community Health offering stroke risk assessments Your brain is the most complex organ in your body, consisting of more than 100 billion specialized nerve cells called neurons and acting as a command centre for ev-

erything you do, think, sense and say.

These neurons depend on the blood vessels in your brain for oxygen and nutrients. Neurons cannot duplicate or re-

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The effects of a stroke depend on where the brain was injured, as well as how much damage occurred. A stroke can impact any number of areas including your ability to move, see, remember, speak, reason and read and write. In a small number of cases, stroke-like damage to the brain can occur when the heart stops (cardiac arrest). The longer the brain goes without oxygen and nutrients supplied by blood flow, the greater the risk of per-

manent brain damage.

Brain injuries can also result in uncontrolled bleeding and permanent brain damage. This is usually referred to as an Acquired Brain Injury.

Every year, approximately 50,000 Canadians will have a stroke; that’s one stroke every 10 minutes. Stroke is also the third leading cause of death in Canada. But, by recognizing and responding immediately to any signs of stroke and calling 9-1-1, survival and recovery can be significantly improved.

So then, how can you recognize that you are having a stroke?

Here are five warning signs: 1) weakness – sudden loss of strength or sud-

den numbness in the face, arm or leg, even if temporary, 2) trouble speaking – sudden difficulty speaking or understanding or sudden confusion, even if temporary, 3) vision problems – sudden trouble with vision, even if temporary, 4) headache – sudden severe and unusual headache, and 5) dizziness – sudden loss of balance, especially with any of the above signs.

Of course, you cannot control your family history, age, gender or ethnicity. But fortunately, you can do something about other factors that could increase your risk of having a stroke, including obesity, diet,

diabetes, smoking, high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol.

Knowing your stroke risk factors, following your doctor’s recommendations and adopting a healthy lifestyle are the best steps you can take to prevent a stroke. Are you at risk?

The first step to finding out is to meet with one of the professionals at the Agassiz Community Health Centre. They can do a personalized risk assessment and work with you to prepare a customized action plan for healthy living so you can do all you can to prevent a stroke.

Call 604-703-2030 for an appointment, today.

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Eddison and her classmates, Maureen Baker and Adriana Peters, have all been featured heavily in the media throughout the week for their accomplishments.

And on Wednesday, they were congratulated by the ministry of education, via Janine Hannis, the Education Officer for Adult and Alternate Education.

The seniors education program developed this year at ACE is being watched around the province, Hannis said.

And while she often advertises adult education for anyone aged 18-89, "we have some examples now."

The ministry has done some research, and hasn't found any records of seniors receiving their Dogwood through course

completion. So Hannis wasn't missing the opportunity to take part in the celebration; she had the women's Dogwood certificates couriered to Agassiz, and hand delivered them.

Much of the rest of the cap and gown ceremony

carried on in ACE tradition. Karen Nelson, Fraser Cascade superintendent, read from a children's book about literacy, and then passed on a book to each graduate, in the hope they share the love of reading with a young person in their life.

Nelson Leon opened the ceremony with traditional drumming.

In keeping with Sto:lo territory tradition, Nelson Leon opened the ceremony with traditional drumming, and as each grad crossed the 'stage' they received a blanket.

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Watch out for ALS walkers Route for fundraising walk loops through Agassiz

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 32 President Betty Brewer presented a check to Deanne Edmondson, chair of the Agassiz ALS Walk and Sharron Wiehler whose husband has ALS.

This Saturday, the streets will fill with walkers with a purpose. They will be taking part in the first Agassiz ALS Walk, a fundraiser that aims to help fund research into a cure for ALS. Deanna Edmondson, organizer of the walk, says the walkers will be making their way from the Heritage House Coffee Shop at 1 p.m. and winding their way through town.

She wants motorists to be aware of the walkers, and their planned route.

They will leave the coffee shop on Pioneer Ave. to Heath, then crossing at Morrow Road down to Vimy.

They’ll head through to

Elm, Logan and back to Morrow and complete the route along Heath, then Pioneer back to the coffee shop.

Participants and supporters are invited to meet at Heritage House at noon. There will be performances by the AESS band along with other live entertainment, raffle and door prizes, free chili.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis – ALS, sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease- is a devastating terminal disease that destroys the voluntary muscles of the body, and rarely affects the senses. ALS can happen to anyone at any time.

Summer activities abound Summer is just about here, soon it will be time to find activities to keep the kids busy.

Kicking off the hot weather season is the annual Slide Into Summer event at the Ferny Coombe Pool.

This is a free event offered through the generosity of several local partners, and runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 28.

Other events to

keep you hopping this summer include the Canada Day Celebration, starting at 8 a.m. at the Agassiz Legion with a pancake breakfast and ending in Harrison Hot Springs with the annual fireworks display.

For a full list of summer activities in Agassiz, visit the Leisure Centre or municipal hall to pick up a copy of their Leisure Guide.

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A city for the future and the people

Mississauga truly a multicultural city To describe this interesting city, I will start with information gathered from “Wikipedia - Windows” and other sources during my recent vacation there.

1. The name Mississauga comes from the Anishinaabe word “Misi - zaagiing” meaning, “Those at the Great River Mouth”. Both Iroquoians and Algongian speaking peoples lived in the Valley of the Great River area before the Europeans arrived in the 16th century.

2. Mississauga is a city in South Ontario, at the shores of Lake Ontario, located in the district of Peel, in the western part of the greater Toronto area, but is a distinct city from Toronto.

Established first on August 2, 1805, when officials of then “York” (now Toronto) purchased 84,000 acres of land from the Mississaugas. The original villages (and some later towns) i.e. Lakeview, Clarksen, Cooksville, Dixie, Erindale, Lorne Park, Port Credit, Sheridan and Summerville have been incorporated at a later time. Thirteen kilometres of the land is fronting along the shoreline of Lake Ontario and there are two streams, the Credit River and the Etobicoke Creek.

3. Mississauga has come a very long way since then and according to the 2011 Stats Canada, its population has reached 734,000 people.

It is a truly multicultural city with 44 per cent (Stats Canada) speaking languages other than English. The people are listed as caucasian, South Asian, Chinese, Black, Filipino, Arab, South East Asian and Latin American. The city is placed first overall in mid-sized “cities of the future” by the financial publication “Di Magazine” for North and South American cities and was also named as Canada’s 11th best city to live and as the fourth most walkable city in Canada, according to “Walk Score”.

4. My own observations: large housing areas consist mainly of single, semi-detached and townhouses with pock-

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Harrison Happenings ets of “estate-like” houses here and there, parks, schools, libraries and a new, much larger hospital (the Trillium).

There is a large city center consisting of “Square One”, surely one of the most glamourous shopping centers around, the “Living Art Complex”, the Civic Centre with the “Celebration Square” and a number of restaurants.

Several highrise towers, including two nicknamed “Marilyn Monroe Towers”, due to their curved style. The city center is also the central station for several bus lines connecting the various areas with each other and also with the Go-Bus system. And, in spite of several industrial areas, an abundance of trees, shrubs and flowers often give the impression of a gigantic park for the people to live in. No wonder the “Mississaugans” in general seem to be happy to live there.

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One of the neatest stories, however, is the story of Hazel McCallion (nick-named Hurricane Hazel) who served as the mayor of Mississauga since 1978. In recent years she did not campaign anymore, but was elected again and again by acclamation and in October 2012 won with over 76 per cent of the votes. She is the longest reigning mayor in history, so it is thought that she will step down before she reaches the age of 100! I remember the first time I saw her on TV, when she – accompanied by several seemingly reluctant officials and in spite of an injured foot – inspected the derailed train that carried deadly poisonous gases, causing the largest peacetime evacuation in the history of North American cities!

Mississauga is truly a city for the people, a city that perhaps will serve as a model to city planners from around the world in the future. While I am truly glad that I was there again, I do regret that I missed the Mississauga Symphony’s last concert for the season by one day and the largest specific multicultural festival held annually at the Celebration Square, also just by a day or two.

I must keep these days in mind for my next visit!

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at 6 pm on Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The Source - Chehalis how to use your eReader, iPhone, Store & Ledoux Hardware SmartPhone, iPad or tablet to access books NOT on paper. Book an Annual Strawberry Tea appointment to learn how to access Saturday, June 22nd 1:30 - 3 pm the library’s collection of free digital 7237 Morrow Rd., St. Anthony’s books. 604-796-9510 Church ts nigh sday Thur o Lions TV Bing

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Kent-Harrison Arts Council - KHAC meets the

third Sun. of each month.

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MS Support Group 3rd Thurs. of each month. 11: 30 am - 1 pm in Chwk. Call Carme n at 604-796-2270. All Upper Fra ser Valley folks welcome.

Olive Branch Dinners

Come join us for a free hom e cooked meal. Tues. 5 - 6 pm .

7571 Morrow Rd, ACS gym . No expectations, enjoy commu nity companionship. Families & all ages welcome.

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Come and join us as we take a journey through time and celebrate Come and join us as we take a journey through time and celebrate wedding fashions from decades past wedding fashions from decades past with fashionHarrison historian Ivan Historical Sayers. See what Society you, your parents, and your greatwith fashion historian Ivan Sayers. See what you, your parents, and your greatAgassiz great grandparents chose to wear on that most special of days. great grandparents chose to wear on that most special of days.

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Something Borrowed Fashion Show

June 23rd, 2013 at 2pm in the Agassiz Agricultural Hall, 6800 Pioneer Avenue Tickets are $25, refreshments will be served

June 23rd, 2013 at 2pm in the Agassiz Agricultural Hall, 6800 Pioneer Avenue Tickets are $25, refreshments will be served

Come and For more information and for tickets call 604-796-3545 Or visit www.agassizharrisonmuseum.org

join us as we journeyand through and celebrate Fortake more a information for ticketstime call 604-796-3545 Or visit www.agassizharrisonmuseum.org wedding fashions from decades past with fashion historian Ivan Sayers. See what you, your parents, and your greatgreat grandparents chose to wear on that most special of days.

Agassiz Harrison Historical Society presents

June 23rd, 2013 at 2pm in the Agassiz Agricultural Hall,

Pioneer Avenue Something Borrowed Fashion ShowTickets are6800 $25, refreshments will be served

Join us as we take a journey through time and celebrate wedding fashions from decades past with fashion historian For more information and for tickets call 604-796-3545 Ivan Sayers. See what you, your parents, and your great-greatOr visit www.agassizharrisonmuseum.org grandparents chose to wear on that most special of days.

Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 at 2pm Agassiz Agricultural Hall 6800 Pioneer Avenue

Tickets $25 (available at the door) | Refreshments Served

For more information and for tickets call 604-796-3545 or visit www.agassizharrisonmuseum.org

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LGrouopc3aofl4 Groups & Activities 1789 The Royal Westminster Regimen t Cadet Corps Westie Army

Cadets Training at the Roy al Canadian Legion Branch No 228 - 344 Fort Street Ho pe 6:30 PM - 9 pm Starting January 9, 2013.

Free for ages 12 - 19.

Captain M.E. Sam Ronhol m, CD Email: 1789trg@gmail.com Contact phone number 604-799-8897

Seniors Friendship Ho use Drop-In Mon. Srs Walking to

Music at 10 am, Sit & Fit at 10:30 am, Bingo at 1 pm, Srs. Lea rn to Line Dance at 4:30 pm; Tues.

Bridge at 12:45 pm., Cribbag e at 1:00 pm.; Wed. Floor Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor Curling at 1 pm.

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Singing from 7:30 to 9 pm at HHS Memorial Hall. FMI cal l Ruth at 604-796-2084

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“n” Rip every Tues. 9 am - 1 pm. Come to the Har rison Mills Hall with any unfinis hed sewing, stitching, knitting projects, etc. FMI call Kim 604796-2336.

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Studio tour offers afternoon of art

The North Fraser Valley, from Deroche to Mount Woodside, is an area brimming with

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Jo-Anne Hartley works in her studio, a stop along the Arts and Garden Tour this Saturday.

of beautiful, delicious, organic food and “put away” enough to last throughout the year. A wealth of knowledge awaits at this garden stop.

This is only a sampling of the 11 stops on a lovely ramble along the Scenic 7. The Art & Garden tour is a fundraiser for ACES: Actively Creating an Ex-

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hind the scenes. Artists in numerous locations will show their work in studio, offering a great chance to learn some tips and tricks from some the valley’s most unique and avid gardeners.

Stops on the tour include Stack Family Farm, Mike and Jenn’s wonderful 10-acre farm, where a wide variety of birds and animals happily roam this beautiful property. Eggs, poultry and meat are for sale as well as handmade goat milk lotion and soap.

Lovely shade gardens and fruit trees grace the place.

Bayview Gallery, home to artists Betty Block and daughter Johanna Richards is another local stop. You will find unique and original works of art including traditional paintings, folk art and other creative crafts and treasures at this charming gallery.

Italian “master” gardener Marco Pellizzari and his wife Elizabeth grow a wide assortment

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Weddings have more or less always been big productions throughout history.

Flowers, decorations, music, food and a fabulous cake all have played a part in making people’s big day extra special.

But nothing makes the approach of that day more of a reality, to the bride at least, then the day she picks out her wedding dress.

That is true today, and although I have never been out dress shopping with a bride from the 1800s, I’m certain that it was true then too.

Just what that very special dress looks like, however, has changed much over the years.

The Agassiz Harrison Historical Society would like to invite you to take a walk through history, and share in the excitement of brides from the past three centuries as they search for the perfect wedding dress.

On Sunday, June 23, the Agassiz

Harrison Historical Society is bringing to Agassiz famed fashion historian Ivan Sayers and his unique collection of wedding styles of the past for their “Something Borrowed” fashion show.

Ivan Sayers has a passion for all things fashion and has taught at SFU and UBC, and was The Vancouver Museum’s Curator of History from 1976 to 1990. He has presented countless lectures, exhibitions and fashion shows throughout North America, showcasing his own private collection of historic clothing; which is one of the largest and most comprehensive collections in private hands in Canada. The Show will start at 2 p.m. with a short break for refreshments.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Agassiz Harrison Museum.

For more information call 604796-3545 or visit www.agassizharrisonmuseum.org.

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PROJECT ENGINEER District of Kitimat, exempt staff position, with competitive compensation and full benefit package. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, is accountable for the effective delivery of Engineering Services for the municipality. Candidates will be a professional Civil Engineer with a minimum of 3 years professional experience (preferably in a municipal environment). Submit resumes by July 12, 2013, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, phone 250-632-8900, fax 250-632-4995, email dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca

If You’re Not Making $400/day CONTACT US http://profitcode.biz

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TIMESHARE

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today.

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FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248 BC Cancer Foundation Legacies accepted. 604.851.4736 or visit: bccancerfoundation.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ALL CASH Drink/Snack Vending Business Route. Complete Training. Small Investment Required. 1888-979-VEND (8363). wwwhealthydrinkvending.co

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OBITUARIES

Charles Nicol (Nick) Crawford August 30, 1935 May 19, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Nicol (Nick) Crawford in the early hours of May 19, 2013 in Mississauga, Ontario.

He is survived by loving daughters Nicole (Wright) of Mississauga and Leanne (Crawford Spinner) and husband Rob of North Vancouver, and son Kent of Vancouver.

Nick doted on his 5 grandchildren; Wil, Daisy and Sally Blossom Wright of Mississauga and Lauren and Trent Spinner of North Vancouver.

He was a loving brother to Joan Vogstad and her husband Allen and Uncle to Stewart, Lynne, Lea, Laurel, Jeff and their families.

He is also survived by the mother of his children, Joyce Crawford as well as many other family members, colleagues and friends.

He was predeceased by his father Charles Crawford and mother Sally Witherspoon both formerly of Agassiz and Parksville. His late grandparents Ambie and John McRae were early pioneers of Agassiz.

Nick spent his early years in Ioco before moving to Agassiz where he graduated from Agassiz High School on June 24, 1953. He was Valedictorian and received the Citizenship Award. His class was the first one to use the new school gymnasium. While attending school he worked as a bell hop at the Harrison Hotel, delivered newspapers on his bicycle, played baseball and picked beans and hops.

After graduating from the navy as a helicopter pilot he entered the University of BC commerce program while living in Burnaby. Raising a young family while earning his degree, he spent summers working as a bush pilot in northern Canada. His education and aviation experience prepared him for a career in management of aviation based resource exploration for both Kenting Explorations and Thai Flying Helicopters. Living in Thailand for over a decade, his experiences provided a deeper insight into challenges of those less fortunate. His retiring years were spent in Parksville and Courtenay, BC hiking, enhancing his knowledge through a diverse repertoire of books, visiting friends and relatives.

A thoughtful, intuitive, charitable and very modest man, he has asked for “no sad faces” and in lieu of flowers a donation to your favorite charity would be appreciated.

A celebration of his life will take place June 29, 2013 at 6187 Lougheed Highway, Agassiz at 2pm, among things that inspired him -- mountains, native wildlife, gardens, family and close friends.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES DEPUTY OPERATIONS MANAGER District of Kitimat, exempt staff position, with competitive compensation and full benefit package. Reporting to the Operations Manager, assists in planning, implementing and tracking the operations, repair and maintenance of the municipality’s infrastructure, including water and sewer; roads; parking lots; drainage; signage; sidewalks, parks, grass cutting, cemetery, equipment fleet. Candidates will have several years of experience in the municipal or related field and post-secondary education in Water Quality, Civil or Building Technology or related Trade Qualification. Submit resumes by July 12, 2013, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, Fax 250-6324995, email dok@kitimat.ca GREAT communication skills? Join Watershed Watch as our Fraser Voice Organizer! www.watershed-watch.org/job/

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HELP WANTED

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Thousands of graduates working.

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EDUCATION

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training.

Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

SIGN UP ONLINE! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)7235051Edson,Alta

EXPERIENCE HOUSEKEEPER for Inn Wanted in HHS Must care about cleanliness & presenting a pristine guest room.

Must be reliable, detail oriented & have your own transportation.

Physically able to stoop, kneel & bend freely. Weekends only, Saturday & Sunday 11am - 3pm.

Hourly wage dependant on experience. Please email resume to: info@bbharrison.com

OVER 90% EMPLOYMENT rate for CanScribe graduates!

Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanScribe graduates get jobs.

Payments under $100 per month.

1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com. admissions@canscribe.com.

SECURITY GUARDS Professional security personnel required in Chilliwack.

Applicants must have a valid Security License and OFA2.

We offer excellent wage with medical benefits and a flexible working schedule.

Summer Work HIGH SCHOOL & Univ/College Students $14.50 base/apt, FT,PT Summer Openings, customer sales/svc, age 17+, conditions apply, no experience needed, training given. Work in local area.

GUARANTEED Job Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209 NOW HIRING! EARN EXTRA CASH - Men & Women In Demand for Simple Work. P/T-F/T. Can Be Done From Home. Acceptance Guaranteed - No Experience Required, All Welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com

Secure Vernon company looking for Marine Mechanic, with good customer service, attention to detail, must have valid boat license, drivers license an asset. Fast paced environment. boatsrlife@gmail.com

COMING EVENTS

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NEEDED. Heavy Equipment Technicians and Maintenance personnel for expanding pipeline company in Olds, Alberta for work in shop and jobsites throughout Western Canada. Fax resume to 403-556-7582 or email: pdunn@parklandpipeline.com.

PERSONAL SERVICES 170

ALTERATIONS/ DRESSMAKING

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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Wild and Crazy, Can’t Be Lazy! $400-$790 weekly!!

We are an exciting national promotions company that is looking for energetic outgoing individuals for FT work. We offer paid training, travel, competitive hourly wages, benefits, and rapid growth.

BOOKKEEPER AVAILABLE. Your office or mine. Weekly, Monthly or ?? Payroll, A/P, A/R, PST/GST remittance. Call Linda 604-796-0577

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Apply in person with resume to: Swiss Gourmet Restaurant, 270 Esplanade Ave., Harrison

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for a progressive auto/ industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com.

Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0.

Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

DRYWALL

BOARDING, TAPING, spraying, drywall repairs. No job too small.

R&B Reno’s. Call (604)866-4594

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ELECTRICAL

Silver Thread Alterations Seamstress - Taylor 604-845-2502

C & C Electrical Mechanical • ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 50% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

604-475-7077

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: Its That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161

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LANDSCAPING

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MOVING & STORAGE

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused.

Fast, Easy, 100% Secure.

1-877-776-1660.

Need CA$H Today?

Call Cindy 604 777-2195

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

No Stitch too Large or Small

182 THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Log Loader Operator • Grapple Yarder Operator • Boom Boat Operator • Chasers • Hooktenders • 2nd Loaders - Buckermen • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits.

Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?

www.work4students.ca/wkly

Experienced Servers required .

TRADES, TECHNICAL

GPRC is now hiring Instructors for the following positions: Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Fairview Campus); Welding Instructor (Fairview Campus); Power Engineering Instructor (Fairview/Grande Prairie Campus). No teaching experience?

No problem because we train you to become an Instructor! For more information on these positions visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

Apply online at:

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PERSONAL SERVICES

EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN required to repair appliances. Also looking for apprentices to train.

Positions available in Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Pentiction. moe.andersons@shaw.ca

www.securitasjobs.ca

INVESTMENT SALES REPS wanted. Prefer Canadian Securities Course accreditation, or will provide training to experienced sales professionals. Call Pangaea Asset Management Inc. 1-800-668-3990 or email bfraser@emrcapital.ca

For your classifieds needs Call Sarah 604-796-4300

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Own A Vehicle?

Borrow Up To $25,000

No Credit Checks!

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knoke trucking

NO CREDIT CHECKS •MONEY TODAY! •$500-$5000 • Instant Approvals • 60 Day Loans • Privacy Assured • Burnaby & Surrey Locations

www.topdogloans.com 604.503.BARK (2275)

1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas.

(604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured.

Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737

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LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation Call 1-800-347-2540.

ANSWERS

OBITUARIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

14 Agassiz Harrison Observer, Friday, June 21, 2013 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

www.paintspecial.com Running this ad for 8yrs

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

560

MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS /METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

PAINT SPECIAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew.

• Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

PIANO; Mason Ridge, Cabrio style, good condition, $800. (604)936-7874 Save-On Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

PLUMBING

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REAL ESTATE

RUBBISH REMOVAL

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

bradsjunkremoval.com

• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

Hauling Anything..

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HOUSES FOR SALE CLOVERDALE

But Dead Bodies!!

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

604.220.JUNK(5865) • Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

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

C & C Electrical Mechanical

604-475-7077

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TREE SERVICES 3 bedroom, well kept rancher w/living room plus a roomy recreation room that opens onto a large fenced yard with lush hedge and workshop shed. Renovated and updated bathroom and kitchen. Plenty of space for the RV and electrical in second driveway beside the house. One blk to all downtown Cloverdale amenities.

Tall hedging for privacy. 2 blks to Zion school daycare and the park. $429,000. Please contact:

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

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PRESSURE WASHING

A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting. Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Written Guarantee. Free Est. 20 Years Exp.

Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

Matt Cameron at 604-694-7628

PETS 477

PETS

GARAGE SALES

Agassiz

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RUBY CREEK

Cypress Park Neighborhood Sale 7354 Morrow Rd. Saturday, June 22nd

58611A Lougheed Hwy Ruby Creek Community Hall

9am - 1pm

Sat., June 22 9 am - 2 pm

Fishing gear, single sofa bed, plants, dishes, crystal, gas fireplace, patio blinds and more!

551

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

Family Garage Sale

551

GARAGE SALES

BUSINESS CLOSING:

Garag ge Sale

Saturday, June 22

10:00 am-4:00 pm Limbert Mountain Farm 5493 Limbert Rd., Agassiz • Gift Shop Items • Antique Farm Implements & Tools • Furniture • Garden Misc.

• Household Goods

(CASH ONLY)

OKANAGAN

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

SHEPHERD HUSKY X, 3 mo old.

Sweet personality & good with other dogs. $500 obo. 604-463-8924

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

ENGLISH BULLDOG P/B pups.

CKC reg’d. 3 Beautiful healthy 9/wk old females. 1st Shots, 2 Year Health Guarantee. Micro-chipped. $2800. Call 604-302-941 (Mission).

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Agassiz $625/m, (604)799-3898

2

bdrm

Harrison Hot Springs, 1 bd, balcony, reno’d, furnished, across from lake, very bright, quiet, cable incl. n/s, n/p, $660. (604)853-4273 HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $575/month and $595/month includes utilities. Avail now. Call 604794-7132

6 YR old, newly painted 2 bdr mobile home in Yarrow. Avail immed. $1200/m. N/S, N/P. All appl incl.

Call Ron or Bonnie at 604-8234760 or email bonnieboes@yahoo.ca

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Neighborhoods in Hope will be placing unwanted household items in a visible location in front of their properties, for people to help themselves.

This one day event is your chance to turn other people’s “Trash” into your “Treasure”.

Working together to reduce waste

with the support of The District of Hope

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

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

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

COSY 3 BR heritage home. 4 newer appliances, large yard. Across from school, has alarm system.

45416 Wellington Ave. $1200 Mth. 604-858-5573.

QUIET, like new, adult oriented executive home for rent. Available now. Walnut Grove area of Langley.

Easy access to Golden Ears Bridge. No smoking, no pets and no yard work. $2150. Pls reply to walnutgrovehouse@gmail.com for more details.

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ROOM & BOARD

HARRISON, ROOM for rent on the lake, $550/m incl cable. Call (604)997-0332 or 604-491-8607

TRANSPORTATION

MORTGAGES

AUCTIONS

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

Agassiz. 2 bdrm bungalow in 45+ strata complex, central location close to shopping & rec centres, like new, open concept, private patio. $900/m + util. N/s, n/p, refs.

Avail now. Call 1 (604)796-2717

810

AUTO FINANCING

FERTILIZERS

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

542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

The Scrapper

Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

TRUCKS 638

STRAWBERRIES Greenvale Farms

FURNITURE

BRANDNEW PILLOWTOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET. In packaging.

Incls. Warranty $200! 604-798-1608

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

OPEN HOUSE

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

AGASSIZ

Spacious 2 bedroom/ 1 bath rancher in great location. 990 sq.ft. of comfortable living space, warmed by a natural gas fireplace. Boasts a 28’ x 18’ outdoor swimming pool for your enjoyment. Very close to schools, shopping and restaurants.

Open House Saturday, June 22 2pm - 4pm at 1618 Agassiz-Rosedale hwy.

For more info, please call:

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

1ST CHOICE AUTO FINANCE Guaranteed Auto Loans 1.877.786.8704

A1 AUTO LOANS. Good, Bad or No Credit - No problem. We help with rebuilding credit & also offer a first time buyer program.

Call 1-855-957-7755.

2006 FORD F350 crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box runs good ST#282 $10,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT CREW cab diesel 4X4 auto long box runs good ST#309 $14,900 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 2005 CHEV 2500 HD LS cr/cab Duramax diesel leather 4X4 auto ST#190 $15,900 2007 FORD F350 XLT, crew cab, diesel, 4 x 4, auto, short box only 162K, ST# 826. $15,900.

2008 2007 FORD F150 XLT super crew 4X4 auto fully loaded ST#348 $15,900 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto short box ST#275 $18,900

32055 Cedar Lane Abbotsford, BC

Temi Aluko at 778-883-4002

STEEL BUILDING - DIY SUMMER SALE! - BONUS DAYS EXTRA 5% OFF. 20X22 $3,998. 25X24 $4,620.

30X34 $6,656. 32X42 $8,488.

40X54 $13,385. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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TRUCKS & VANS

2005 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, aircared, ST# 5088, $1,900.

2001 HONDA ODYSSEY, 7 psgr, Aircared, auto, ST# 5084, $2,900 2003 KIA RIO 4 dr, auto, sedan, Aircared, $2,900 2001 TOYOTA COROLLA. Fully loaded, 4 dr sedan ST# 379 $3,400.

2005 CHEVY UPLANDER, 7 psgr., auto, aircared, ST#3990 $3,495 2003 CHEV IMPALA 2dr, auto, aircared, full load, ST#376 $3,900 2007 DODGE CALIBER 4dr, auto, ST#5077 - Only this week. $3,900 2006 MAZDA 3, 4dr, auto, sedan, fully loaded, $4,900.

2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT 2dr auto. Only this week! $4,900 ST#5068 2006 SATURN ION. 4dr, auto, Aircared, Only this week ST#389 $5,500.

2006 PONTIAC WAVE 4dr auto sdn low kms fully loaded Aircare ST#353 $5,888 2006 CHEV IMPALA, auto, 4 dr sedan, runs good, Aircared, ST#386 $5,900.

2006 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, Aircared, runs good, ST#387 $6,900.

2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, runs good.

ST#364 $6,900.

2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 passenger, auto, roof rack, low kms. ST#372 $6,900.

2006 SATURN ION 4dr auto sdn fully loaded ST#349 $6,900 2007 FORD FUSION 4dr auto, loaded. ST#250 $6,900 2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#383 $7,500.

2008 KIA SPECTRA 4dr auto hatch back fully loaded ST#352 $7,777 2007 JEEP COMPASS 4dr auto 4X4 Aircare loaded ST#336 $8,900 2008 DODGE CARAVAN, 7 psgr, auto, very clean.

ST#6081. Only this week! $8,900.

2008 KIA MAGENTIS, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! $8,900.

2007 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr, auto, sedan, a/c, pwr locks, low kms. ST#397 $10,900.

2009 NISSAN SENTRA low km 4dr auto ST#328 $10,900 2008 HYUNDAI TUCSON, 4dr auto, fully loaded, only this week $11,500. ST#404 2008 JEEP PATRIOT, 4dr, auto, low kms, runs good, only this week $11,900 SK#371 2010 DODGE CARAVAN 7 pgr, fully loaded, roof rack ST#355 $12,900 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY, 4 dr sedan, auto, low kms. ST#385.

Only this week! $13,900 2010 HONDA CIVIC. 4dr, auto, a/c, fully loaded. ST#394 $13,900.

2010 NISSAN ROUGE, 4dr. auto ST#309. Only this week! $14,900.

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604-856-3626 / 604-855-9351 www.greenvalefarms.ca

8 00 - 4PM 4 00 8AM

845

2 BED rancher, $925/m, close to hwy, close to downtown abby and bus routes, clean in/out, pets welcome. Call 604-996-0603

You Pick or We Pick!

OPEN Mon - Sat. 8am-7pm Sun & Holidays 8am-6pm

Saturday June 22, 2013

.langleyautoloans.com 1.877.810.8649

HOMES FOR RENT

RESTAURANT AUCTION Food Services Equipment.

Consignments now being accepted. June 22, 11am at Dodds Auction, 3311 - 28 Ave. Vernon. View photos at doddsauction.com 250-5453259

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Take 264 St exit off Hwy #1 & follow signs (6030 248 Street)

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KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS

BEAUTIFUL 1800 sq ft waterfront home at Cultus Lake. 3 bedroom 3 bath. Yearly rental $1750 per month 604-997-4405

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

AUTO FINANCING

• DIFFICULTY SELLING ? •

AGASSIZ, spacious 3 bdrm family home on large lot, refs & DD required. Avail Aug. 1. $1400/m. call (778)233-6681

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

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TRANSPORTATION

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

TRANSPORTATION

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

778-997-9582

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REAL ESTATE

DL#31038

604-855-0666

www.keytrackautosales.com

MARINE 542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

Perennials & Raspberries

Order Now! No Sprays!

2320 Bodnar Road, Agassiz 604-796-3762 • 604-997-1076

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BOATS

2 Older High Quality, low price boats with engines,negotiable price Call for Details 604.745.2476

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Classified Advertising: What a bright idea!! www.bcclassified.com

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Meet the Pros June 2013

YOUR SOURCE FOR QUALITY LOCAL PROFESSIONALS

Rubbish & Scrap Removal - ,' % & + -

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SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Help winners announced

- (( & ' &' % )% - cash for some

The Help Project is now up and running, with a website offering help to youth in need.

The website is http:// thehelpproject.ca/. The project kicked off with an art contest for all students in the Fraser Cascade School District, and the winners (who each received an iPad) were announced last week. Winners were chosen in every school.

At Harrison Hot Springs, Erika Meinen won with Anna Ferh, Opal Peters and Lilijan Hardy as runners up (see photo above).

Awards were handed out by Help Project Committee members Al Fraser, Susan Eick, Terrill Scott and Mike Van Laar.

At Seabird, the winner was Jasmine McNeil (pictured left).

!! $ #,( " or

R.C.E. APPLIANCE REPAIR

open now and runs until July 14.

All photos will be judged by a panel of experts on subject, composition, impact and other criteria.

"We are looking for photographers that have an ability to capture the moment," said John Morrow, photographer for the Abbotsford News.

"We know there is lots of talent out there, we just need to give them the opportunity to shine."

Finalists will receive full VIP access to the Abbotsford International Airshow with preferred viewing to take photos of all the action. They will also compete for more than $2,000 in prizes and the chance to be named the Next Generation Amateur Photographer of the Year.

To enter your photos, upload them at www.abbynews/contests.

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Do you see the world from your own unique perspective? If the answer is yes, then Black Press invites you to take "Your Best Shot."

The new Your Best Shot contest is open to amateur photographers from across the province. Photographers are encouraged to send in their favourite photos from the past 12 months.

Whether it's an action-packed sports shot, a colourful scenic landscape or an amazing portrait, budding photographers are encouraged to send it in.

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DISTRICT S C PAGE G COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING JUNE 2013 2013 PROPERTY TAXES

OFF LEASH DOG PARK NOW OPEN!

Property tax notices have been mailed out. If you own property in the District of Kent and you do not receive a notice, please contact our office and a copy will be provided to you.

Centennial Park

by the Fitness/Activity Centre 6660 Pioneer Avenue

DUE DATE: 4:40 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2013

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING: MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2013 7 p.m.

FIRST PENALTY: 1% PENALTY WILL BE APPLIED AFTER 4:30 p.m. MONDAY JULY 15, 2013

COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM

SECOND PENALTY: 9% PENALTY WILL BE APPLIED AFTER 4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY JULY 31, 2013

Looking for Volunteers for a Work Bee! THURSDAY, JUNE 27th (10 a.m. - noon) at Fitness/Activity Centre to help work on the Medians.

Eligible homeowners must complete and submit Home Owner Grant applications to our office by July 15, 2013 to avoid a penalty. Eligible Home Owner Grants should be claimed whether taxes are paid or not. If your tax payment is paid through a financial institution, they cannot claim the grant on your behalf. The property owner is responsible to claim the homeowner grant.

Postmark date stamps are not accepted as payment date. Payments delayed in the mail are subject to penalties. It is recommended that cheques post-dated to July 15, 2013 be mailed immediately or that taxes be paid at your financial institution or Municipal Hall.

RECREATION AT A GLANCE

KENT CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS Agassiz Legion Pancake Breakfast by Donation 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Come join us in Pioneer Park from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

For our July 1st celebration! Cultural Music & Displays, Food Vendors, Children’s Entertainer & Face painting as well as Contests & a Birthday Cake!

FREE PATRIOTIC SWIM From 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Ferny Coombe Pool

SUMMER FUN SPOT BEGINS JULY 2nd July 2 - July 31 Join our summer student Skylar, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

For various activities, crafts & games.

Best of all, it’s FREE! Tuesdays - Library Wednesdays - Pioneer Park Thursdays - Centennial Park

BRITISH SOCCER CAMPS BEGIN JULY 8th July 8 - July 12 First Kicks (3 - 4 yrs) Mini Soccer (4 - 6 yrs) Player Development Camps (6 - 16 yrs) Full Day Advanced Soccer Camp (7 - 16 yrs)

BEGINNER TENNIS CAMPS BEGIN JULY 8th July 8 - July 12 Learn the fundamentals of tennis with the emphasis on fun drills & games complete with prizes! 7 - 16 yrs

FREE SWIM! Monday, June 24 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

POOL PARTY BEGINS! July 5 - August 16 Fridays 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

7 to 16 yrs

FERNY COOMBE POOL

Our programs can be viewed online at www.district.kent.bc.ca or hard copies are available at the Municipal Hall, The Ferny Coombe Pool, the Fitness/Activity Centre.

SLIDE INTO SUMMER Friday, June 28 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

FREE event offered in partnership with the Agassiz/Harrison Lions Club, A&W, Super Valu & the Agassiz Fire Department LATE NIGHT SWIM Sunday, June 23 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

DOG LICENCE RENEWAL Every dog owner is required to hold a valid licence for their dog(s). Notices reminding dog owners to renew their pet’s dog licence for 2013 have been mailed out.

If you have not licensed your dog with the District of Kent, please attend the Municipal Office at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz to register your pet(s).

The annual licence fees are as follows: • every spayed or neutered dog $20 • every unspayed or unneutered dog $50

SWIM LESSONS Register now for Summer Red Cross Swim Lessons! Begins July 2

Dog owners are reminded of the regulations provided in the District of Kent Animal Control Bylaw No. 1396, 2008. Please visit our website at www.district.kent. bc.ca, the Municipal Hall or our local library to review the bylaw.

FITNESS/ACTIVITY CENTRE HOURS Open 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on July 1st

SUMMER FUN PASSPORTS

Kids have your Summer Fun Passport stamped at each event you attend!

Passports are available at the Fitness/Activity Centre, Ferny Coombe Pool & the Agassiz Library

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