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Young children had a chance to knock down a handmade ice cream coneshaped pinata during the Kids Fest at Kilby on Saturday afternoon. The annual festival features face painting, Agassiz Fire Department’s trucks and gear, crafts, games and more. There are still several events remaining at the historic site this year.

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Residents of Harrison may finally see plans for a regional park fulfilled after decades of discussion. “A Day in the Park” information session hosted by the Fraser Valley Regional District is being held on Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Spirit Square (by the clock) in Harrison Hot Springs. It is an opportunity for the community to voice support for a nature park and help plan the amenities, as well as share thoughts or concerns about the regional parks system. The proposed East Sector Special

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Area in Harrison Hot Springs has three components – 240 acres of provincial land, 80 acres of municipal land and about 75 acres of privately held land, the vast majority of which are in the ALR. As chairperson of Friends of Harrison Forest, the group working with the village to get the regional park underway, Lillian Martin explained the importance of the area, which is known to host several endangered species, contains mature second-growth forest, wetlands, and much of the course of the Miami slough. “It is the last significant forested land on the floor of the Fraser

Valley that is connected to the great mountainous forests of B.C,” said Martin, “and it's important that the regional district knows that the support for this park is very widespread in the community.” Chairperson of the meeting, Marg Dorman, considers this a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” She mentions that while the remaining 75 acres of land is privately owned, The Nature Conservatory of Canada has been in contact with the owner, who is willing to sell his property. "The Nature Conservancy organization does not have the funds to purchase the private land

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DFO steps up patrols against sockeye poachers Cameras, aircraft among tools helping bust illegal fishermen on the Fraser River Jeff Nagel

sell into the black market. All fishing for sockeye has been shut down in response to a low run size and dangerously high river temperatures to ensure as many of the salmon get upriver to spawn as pos-

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Fisheries officers have doubled their patrols on the lower Fraser River to battle poachers who are illegally catching threatened sockeye salmon to

sible. But Department of Fisheries and Oceans area director Herb Redekopp said the “full-out conservation closure” hasn’t deterred illegal fishing on the river.

“Last night we ran into another group of poachers,” he said Friday, adding officers made arrests and seized illegally caught salmon, gear and a boat. “That’s happened nightly in numerous groups and in different areas of the river.” He said eight vessels had been seized as of Friday, along with 50 nets and 27 investigations are in progress that have or are expected to result in charges under the Fisheries Act. The most intense illegal fishing is happening between Surrey and Spuzzum, in various hot spots around Agassiz, Chilliwack and the Fraser Canyon. He said poaching can be particularly lethal at the canyon, where salmon heading upriver use

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All sockeye salmon fishing has been banned to ensure enough fish make it upstream to spawn. But DFO is intercepting high numbers of poachers taking fish illegally.

backeddies to rest and an illegal net dropped in can quickly pull up a full set. Redekopp said DFO is using night vision imaging, remote cameras, helicopters and other aircraft to detect probable poachers for interception on the ground. “We’re using every bit of technology available to us as well as intelligence that we’re gathering from the public.” No commercial or recreational fishing for sockeye has been allowed this year. Pent-up demand for sockeye has driven prices up and prompted much

more illegal fishing than in past years, he said. “There’s a huge illegal marketplace for black market salmon.” Fishermen are getting about $20 a fish, Redekopp said, and some buyers are paying up to $50 each. Some of the fish being sold now may have been caught in aboriginal food fisheries that were legally conducted earlier in the summer but are not authorized for sale. Redekopp said many poachers busted on the river appear to have long criminal histories and may be fishing as a

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with no success. Finally, it was with the election of a new mayor and council that the idea received support more than 20 years after the original proposal. When Harrison’s Mayor Leo Facio was approached in 2012 by FVRD representatives, asking how they could help the village, he suggested the regional park concept, certain it would become an “integral part of the community.” That same year the council received roughly 400 signatures for the area to remain in its natural state, which is anticipated, with only minor improvements to the trails, and suggestions for parking and washroom facilities. Although a name for the park is still a point of discussion, FVRD reps will be in attendance at The Harrison Plaza on Sept. 14, and will be seeking input from the public.

said Martin. “Tourism is important to Harrison and hundreds of inquiries regarding hiking trails have been received in the last few months at the Tourist Information Centre, so making the Harrison Forest into a recognized park will surely improve the reputation of Harrison as a tourist destination.” When the idea for a regional park in Harrison’s east sector was first proposed by the Kent-Harrison Green Legacy Society in the early '90s, the provincial government withheld approval until First Nations land claims were settled. The village council would not upgrade the protection of the village lands unaided, and the owners of private lands were not interested. Years later, a new group called Friends of Harrison Forest was formed, and tried several approaches to pose the idea of the park once again,

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A Chilliwack man has been arrested for assaulting a woman in Agassiz, and released on condition of no contact with the victim. The man was working on a roofing job at

a business on Pioneer Ave., in downtown Agassiz last Wednesday. Witnesses have said that the man became angry when crew from a nearby film location were walking back and forth in his work area. He grabbed a woman

who was working for the film company and assaulted her. Agassiz RCMP say the man has a ‘no go’ order for Pioneer Ave., and a no contact order with the victim. He was released the same day and has a

court date in Chilliwack in October. RCMP say they have already spo-

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Church sale needs donations Garage sale serving community for three decades

A long-standing community tradition continues on Sept. 7, with the 31st annual Agassiz United Church garage sale. The sale has grown into a much-anticipated community event, as friends and neighbours gather

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to hunt for treasures and bargains. Many people in the community donate gently used items such as furniture, housewares, clothing, books, tools, toys, collectibles, antiques and sports equipment. The annual garage sale relies on a small army of volunteers who work the whole week prior to the sale to sort, clean and price the donated items. The United Church Women’s Group sets out a sumptuous homemade

baking table in conjunction with the garage sale. Others make traditional Russian borscht, which is featured at the lunch counter along with sandwiches. The borscht is sold by the quart and is always sold out early in the day. The church is once again inviting residents to consider donating anything they are no longer using, that could be of use to someone else. However, they are no longer

accepting donations of old televisions and electronics. They encourage all bargain hunters to drop by. This is a special year for the Agassiz United Church, as they celebrate their 110th year. “Our church has recently experienced some changes and a feeling of renewal,” said Karen Hatt, chair of the church’s council. “We have noticed an increase in attendance and an enhanced energy

within our congregation, to move forward with sustainability and the growth of the church.” If you wish to donate items to the sale, the committee will have them picked up the week of Sept. 2-6, or they can be dropped off at the church that same week. For more information, phone Elaine Olson at 604-796-9654, Marie Edmondson at 604-7969833 or Bev Kennedy at 604-796-2459.

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Seabird Hosts BC Aboriginal

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1st Place Winners

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1st Place Winners - U13 Fraser Region

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Seabird Island Hosted the Aboriginal Provincial championships this year for soccer on August 23-25, 2013. The 2013 BC Aboriginal Provincial Soccer Championships will serve as the Team BC Selection event where by winning teams will earn the right to represent BC at the Regina 2014 North American Indigenous Games in the u16 and u18 age categories for both the male and female team divisions. The Regina 2014 North American Indigenous games (NAIG) will take place in the city of Regina, July 20-27, 2014. A multi-sport event for Aboriginal youth ages from 13-19 across North America held approximately every three years, the NAIG celebrates sport excellence, youth , volunteerism, and the indigenous culture through a showcase of youth excellence

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in sport, language, tradition, art, song and ceremony. Teams come from the 13 Canadian provinces and territories and 13 regions from the United States to compete in 15 different sports. More information regarding NAIG can be found at www. naigcouncil.com and www. regina2014naig.com . We wish all the athletes that were injured, at the soccer championships a speedy recovery. Seabird would like to acknowledge Host BC, Aboriginal Sport Recreation and Physical Activity’s Partners Council for the grants we received to host this Provincial Championship. A lot of great compliments from Players, Fans, and Coaches were very positive and they really enjoyed being in Seabird this weekend. A total of over 1000 people attended this event on the

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weekend. The following people helped make this event successful and the planning for this Provincial Championships: Jennifer Andrew, Yvonne Harry, Paris Peters, Art Andrew, Tammy Harris, Randal Leon, Daryl McNeil, Stacy McNeil, Karen McNeil, Danielle Gabriel, Seabird Island Gas Bar, Rose Charles, Karla Kay, Doug Summers, Evelyn Peters, Catherine Abbott, Chanea Gabriel, Pam Armstrong, Jessica Pettis, El-Lea Peters, Wolfram Peters, Ronetta John, Audrey Sam, Sarah McNeil, Dianna Kay, Christian Jimmie, Lara Mussell, Diane Garner, Jewel Peters, Suzanne, Zorana Edwards, Sandy Bobb, Kristy Johnson, Employment Services, Health Department, Youth Employment Program for helping with the prepping for the weekend.

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Opinion Smartphone addiction can be costly They’re called smartphones, but the way some people use them is anything but smart – giving us all legitimate cause for concern about public safety. A new poll that shows that 64 per cent of adults in B.C. own a smartphone also reveals, more disturbingly, that about 18 per cent of those who do consider themselves “strongly addicted to the device.” Predictably, the majority who placed themselves in that particular category describe their addiction as “manageable.” It’s a rare addict, after all, who acknowledges his or her addiction – whatever it is – is galloping out of control. That all changes, of course, when the addict is faced with incontrovertible evidence – usually some severe crisis or tragedy – that calls for an immediate change in behaviour. The question is, should we, as a society, be expected to pay the price of such a crisis or tragedy? Particularly when it’s something like an accident caused by driving without due care and attention? Smartphones offer entertainment and information through a multitude

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of apps, and they have very practical communication uses, particularly in emergencies, that have so far merely scratched the surface of their potential. But it’s no news they also function as a distraction. According to the recent poll, those who describe themselves as addicted estimate they spend an average of 2.5 of their waking hours staring at their diminutive keypads and screens. If that 2.5 hours were spent in one block of time, it might be a different matter – but it’s spread throughout the day, usually while the users are multitasking in some way. We should all be more aware of the dangers such devices present – and to make sure that we are controlling them and not the other way around. The human animal is, inevitably, flawed – and there is always the temptation to make just one short call, check that one detail, complete that half-finished text or glance at that incoming message. A quick look, a few more words – who could it hurt? The answer is not only ourselves, but many others as well. –Victoria News

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Amazing story needs a happy ending MY VIEW Frank Bucholtz One of the most interesting news stories I’ve read this summer was first published in the Surrey Leader. Black Press reporter Sheila Reynolds detailed how the daughter of a Surrey woman who went missing more than 50 years ago had found out that her mother was still alive and living in the Yukon. Surrey RCMP first published information about the case of Lucy Ann Johnson in June, as part of its periodic updates of missing persons cases. This case was one of the oldest in the detachment’s files, going back to 1961, although Johnson was first reported missing in 1965 by her husband. He later stated to police that he actually hadn’t seen her since September 1961.

When I heard about the circumstances of her disappearance, my natural assumption was that her husband was involved more that he had admitted, and may indeed have murdered her and concealed the body. While some police officers may have reached that conclusion over the years, they are trained to deal with facts and evidence. Police did a thorough excavation of the Johnson property near 104 Avenue and 144 Street and turned up no evidence. While Lucy’s husband Marvin had been seen digging on the property, in fact he was digging a septic field. There was never any evidence of a murder taking place, and thus it remained a missing-persons case. Surrey RCMP took the time and trouble to once again publicize the case, despite the lengthy interval of years. And amazingly, the story had a very unexpected twist. In fact, the

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story is continuing, and the ending still hasn’t been written. Linda Evans did some intensive searching through newspapers in the Yukon for information about her mother, after police reopened the case. She reasoned that her

“There is a bond between a child and a mother that is hard to define or even understand.” mother had come from that area originally (she was born in Alaska), and may well have gone back there after leaving her Surrey home. And in terms often used in the days of the Klondike gold rush, she struck pay dirt. The initial June 28 story in the Surrey Leader stated that: “For Evans, finding out what happened to her mom, after all these years,

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would provide at least some answers to a mystery that has haunted her since childhood.” “I would like to know before I die,” she said. “She’s got grandkids and great-grandkids.” Evans was about seven years old when her mother disappeared. There was a big hole in her heart which time hadn’t filled. She began doing research and placed an ad in the Yukon News in Whitehorse, detailing her mother’s name, place and date of birth, as well as her grandparents’ names. She almost immediately got some information, and finally received a phone call from a woman who said she believed Lucy was also her mother, and was alive and well and living in the Yukon. Evans has four new half-siblings and is hoping to see her mother again soon, once she can save up enough money to travel there. She doesn’t hold the long gap in time against her mother. While she says she has a lot of questions, OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.

she has no hard feelings. She has since talked to her mother on the phone and can hardly wait to see her. As is the case with many people, financial constraints are preventing her from going there immediately. Letter-writer Loriann Herchuk has suggested that either an airline donate the flight to Evans or that people chip in to help her get that chance. That’s a great suggestion and I hope that someone will take up the challenge. While friends, spouses and family are all extremely important to us, there is a bond between a child and a mother that is hard to completely define or even understand. Evans needs to have the chance to see her mother again and get to know her, 52 years after she last saw her. That would be the perfect ending to an amazing story. Frank Bucholtz is the editor of the Langley Times.

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Mailbag Yet another opportunity to criticize Re: Letter, Aug. 23, "Is concrete enough to stop cars?" Yes, for the most part concrete is enough to stop cars, and yes, it is miraculous that no pedestrians were injured in the latest incident when a vehicle overshot the end of Hot Springs Road and into the Plaza. But we are not just talking about a car here. I doubt that any structure that could be put in place could totally prevent vehicles

overshooting the end of the street, simply because vehicles of all sizes utilize this roadway. I’ve seen cars overshoot large concrete posts (similar to those used to divide the eastbound/ westbound lanes on Highway 1). Large trucks can crash through guard rails on bridges and fall into rivers, so how are granite boulders going to prevent these types of accidents from

happening? Perhaps a better idea would be to restrict the types of vehicles using Esplanade or even make the street a large pedestrian plaza. I think that the improvements that have been made to both the plaza and beach areas over the past few years have been well thought out, well done and are aesthetically pleasing to look at and have added to the community’s decor. I think the real thing

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Senate reform problems Various observers have argued the Senate should be reformed by having the prime minister appoint only nominees recommended by provincial governments. Unfortunately, that proposal won’t work. Here’s why. First, at any given time some provinces, often a majority, are governed by parties in opposition to the prime minister’s party. Why would any prime minister appoint opposition Senators who would oppose him or perhaps cause him to lose Senate control? Second, the prime minister would not appoint separatist nominees recommended by a separatist government. Senate reform is very problematic because in two ways our Founding Fathers did a poor job in establishing the Senate. Their first big mistake was to adopt neither equal representation for each province (or state) as in the United States (two) or Australia (twelve), nor provincial representation by population as in India.

here is because John Allen didn’t think of it, John Allen didn’t install it, then of course it is not good enough and

Instead, our founders adopted a blend of the two which incorporated very inaccurate proportional representation by region and province. The founders second big mistake was that they made no provision for changes in Senate representation, no matter how great population shifts might be. Thus, today, Canada has this absurd situation: Prince Edward Island, population 145,000, 4 senators; New Brunswick, 750,000, 10; and British Columbia, 4,450,000, 6! Article 42 of our constitution states that any change requires an amendment supported by at least two-thirds of the provinces constituting at least fifty percent of the population. This means that either Quebec or Ontario would have to be supportive. For logical reasons, both are opposed. There may be ways of achieving minor reforms but Ian Macleod’s recommendations won’t work. John H. Redekop Ph. D. Abbotsford

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Gale Pirie looks over an antique painting with Robert Mellinger at the Agassiz Harrison Museum on Saturday afternoon. Pirie is an accredited personal property appraiser and was in Agassiz for the day answering people’s questions about their treasures, and offering appraisals.

All antiques have a story

School Start-Up & Dismissal Times Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Appraiser helps residents find value in treasures Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Everyone loves a good story. And often, the best stories are attached to heirlooms. These items are pssed down from generation to generation, and all the way they cross oceans, survive war and famine, floods and fires. And quite often, those heirlooms cross path with Gale Pirie. As an accredited personal property appraiser, Pirie has a vast knowledge of history and how they connect with artifacts. She was in Agassiz on Saturday, appraising the treasures brought in by local residents to the Agassiz Harrison Museum. “My purpose for doing these types of events is trying to make some sort of progress in advancing what I’m doing. I’m very focused on preserving our material heritage in this country,” she said. Today, everything is discarded and little value is given to objects. But everything from household objects to fine art can offer a connection to the past. And while she does provide fair market estimates for that cross her path, she says more than anything, people want to know the story behind their heirlooms. “They want to know the connection between the item and their family,” she said. And she clearly takes pleasure in learning about the items’ history, too. She asks very detailed questions of each item,

while delicately inspecting for signatures and other identifying marks, as well dents and scratches. She pores over every piece, admiring it, and asking the history. With her extensive knowledge, Pirie helps the owners fill in the blanks. “This is an artist I’ve seen before,” she told Robert Mellinger. “It’s a fabulous subject and it’s just fantastic.” He told her it’s been in his family for over 100 years, and they talked about a price. He also brought in a 19th century bayonet, and a water pipe from 1903. The water pipe, Pirie said later, is one of the highlights of her day. Next up, avid antique hunter Marie Turner brings in two items — a framed lithograph and blue pottery platter. The lithograph is something she was drawn to in a local thrift shop, and she recalls paying $10 about eight years ago. But the mahogany wood frame, and the age of the lithograph is something that caught Pirie’s eye. “It’s been in that frame since just after the Second World War,” she tells Turner. “And the lithograph, it’s a very precise process as opposed to the modern printing process.” It’s worth about $200, Pirie said, “pretty good for $10.” But more importantly, Turner learned a bit more history about a cobalt blue piece of pottery she owns. It was origi-

nally a gift from Turner’s grandmother to mother in Ireland, and then passed along to the third generation. While it’s a beautiful piece, Pirie told her, the Welsh piece was probably produced by a very small pottery shop. Learning that helped add to the story of an heirloom from Turner’s family. While her mother and grandmother are now gone, a piece of them lives on in this story about the platter. And that’s a sentimental value you can’t place a price on.

The first day of school, Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013 will be an adjusted instructional day for all school children. The start and dismissal times for the first day of school are listed below:

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Agassiz Elementary-Secondary Agassiz Centre for Education Boston Bar Elementary-Secondary C.E. Barry Intermediate Coquihalla Elementary Two Rivers Education Centre (TREC) Harrison Hot Springs Elementary Hope Secondary Kent Elementary Silver Creek Elementary

8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 8:38 a.m. 8:40 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:20 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m.

10:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:05 a.m. 10:18 a.m.

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Join in the acoustic jam

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Musicians invited to sing, play and have fun Rod and Marnie Kidder have been hosting the Chilliwack Senior Recreation Centre Jam Session for the past five years every Saturday evening. They have seen an increase over the years of local talent, in all levels of ability, from beginners, to the seasoned musicians and are always happy to have an audience who feel comfortable to sing along, dance or just to tap their toes. On any given evening they have between eight – 18 musicians attending and they encourage acoustic musicians to come out and bring instruments to join in. Every year they have performed for the Chilliwack Senior Recreation Centre members for Christmas, Easter, Valentines functions. Our musicians are always happy to sing and play to an appreciative audience, and wished that it could be done more. So, it is an

natural extension, to do a “Classic Country Music in the Park” , on Sat., Sept. 7, at Chilliwack Central Community Park, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. If the weather does not co-operate they will be across the street at the Rec Centre indoors. There will be a core band made up from the regular jammers with performances by the rest of the Saturday jammers to be showcased at this time. Have you got a hankering to learn to play guitar in a friendly setting or do you just want to strum along with people who like acoustic country music? Then come on down to the Chilliwack Senior Recreation Centre, located at 9400 College Street, every Saturday evening, be tuned up and ready to start at 7 p.m. Contact Rod or Marnie for any further information 604-7921168.

JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

The Friends of the Library held a book sale and car boot sale on Saturday in the parking lot beside the Agassiz Library, to help raise funds for materials and other needs.

INITIATIVE PETITION An initiative to amend the Police Act

KNOW THE RULES If you plan to participate in the initiative campaign, it’s important that you know the rules. ■

The Recall and Initiative Act allows registered voters to propose new laws or changes to existing laws.

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On Monday, September 9, 2013, petition sheets for the initiative to amend the Police Act will be issued to the proponent, Dana Larsen.

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The proponent has 90 days to collect signatures from at least 10% of the registered voters in each of the province’s 85 electoral districts. The petition must be returned to the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, December 9, 2013.

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To sign the initiative petition, a person must be a registered voter on September 9, 2013 and may sign the petition only for the electoral district in which they are currently registered.

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A person may sign the initiative petition only once.

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Only registered canvassers may collect signatures.

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Initiative advertising may be conducted only by the proponent or a registered advertising sponsor.

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Sports

Striker hits hole in one

Nicolle Hodges BLACK PRESS

When Adele Striker hit her driver on the fifth hole at Harrison Hot Springs Golf Course, the early morning sun was blinding and she was unable to see where her ball landed. Striker and her friends spent a few minutes looking for the ball before seeking help from one of the men following them (as she did not want to take a strokeand-distance penalty for a lost ball). Then, one of the men sank his ball into the cup, “and I remember someone saying, ‘Well, there are two balls in the hole,’” says Striker. The women rejoiced, happy for the first hole-in-one among the group and relieved that the ball wasn’t lost. “The other two ladies were most gracious,” says Striker, “they were even more excited than I was!” Striker has been playing golf with the

Agassiz Harrison Ladies’ Golf Club for 25 years, and this hole-in-one was her first. Striker first began golfing because her husband played and she wanted to be able to join him, and she also liked the appeal of a challenging individual sport. So challenging in fact that a hole-in-one at Harrison is considered rare, as the par-three holes are especially long and difficult for women to drive in one shot. Max Bannerman was a professional golfer at Harrison for 30 years and managed 16 of his own holes-in-one. “In all my years there have been very few women who managed a hole-in-one,” says Bannerman. “It’s considered a big deal for most people as they are difficult to obtain.” Striker says she will “remember it forever,” because as she continues to play the game she loves on the green, she expects a hole-in-one to only happen once.

WE WILL REMAIN OPEN DURING THE FILMING OF WAYWARD PINES.

• Parking option - we will have two designated spots for our clients in our Cheam Avenue entrance parking lot. • We will also have optional home delivery of autoplan on filming days.

and

Ministry of Children and Family Development

are OPEN during the Älming Clients may be asked to access our centre through the 7086 Cheam Avenue door during any Älming in front of the building.

7072 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz • 604-796-2228 • Fax: 604-796-2232

We THANK YOU for your patience and look forward to assisting you.

Locals excel at Seniors Games Approximately 25 local senior athletes travelled to Kamloops to participate in the BC Seniors Games, and came home with an impressive array of medals. On the badminton court, Marg Hicks won a gold, silver and a bronze, Sally Duncan won a bronze in doubles, and Rick Bradburn teamed with Mar Hadden for a silver.

Three couples participated in bridge and they all came home with medals: Jane Simmons and Pauline Considine won silver, Maud Graham and Joyce Admundsen won bronze and Bob and Mary Ann Affleck picked up a bronze as well. Jack and Eileen Kramer won the gold in cribbage round-robin play and also picked up a

bronze in the playoffs. Robert Dumalanede took bronze in cycling, while Trevor Bowman teamed with Stu Roper to win a silver in men's doubles darts. The floor curling team, consisting of Dick Hopkins, Shirley Hopkins, Don Sciotti and Louine Sciotti, won the silver, while Joan Beaulieu won the bronze in her golf event.

TEMPORARY BUS STOPS Temporary BC Transit Bus Stop Locations to accommodate filming September 5 & 6

NOTICE OF FILMING WWP Productions Inc. will be filming scenes for the first episode of the FX Network television series “Wayward Pines” in the 7000/7100 Block of Pioneer Avenue on Thursday, September 5th and Friday, September 6th. In order to accommodate our work we will be performing a full road closure of Pioneer Avenue to vehicular traffic between Evergreen Drive and Park Street on both days. The street will, however, still be open to pedestrians and all businesses will be open as usual. In order to help accommodate customers of Pioneer Avenue businesses we’ve arranged additional parking in the area at the Agassiz Elementary Secondary School and the Royal Canadian Legion. Please feel free to park at either of these locations where a Production Assistant will be on hand to attend to your vehicles and direct you where to park. Unfortunately, parking in the area will still be quite limited and we encourage visitors to Pioneer Avenue on the filming dates to arrive on foot. On these shoot dates it will also be necessary to move the bus stops on Pioneer Avenue and and re-route transit traffic from Pioneer Avenue on to Cheam Avenue. We sincerely appreciate the ongoing support from the residents and businesses of Agassiz. You have made us feel welcome in your community and we will continue to endeavor to make our filming activities a positive experience for the area.

To accommodate the temporary closure to vehicle traffic along Pioneer Avenue on September 5 & 6, the BC Transit Bus Stop locations in the downtown area will not be accessible to the public. Temporary locations have been established on Cheam Avenue just to the west of the Crosswalk (see the attached map).

Please call 604-796-2235 with any questions.

Best regards, David Tamkin Location Manager “Wayward Pines” 8820 Northbrook Court, Burnaby, BC V5J 5J1 Ph. 604.431.5502 Fx. 604.431.5515 waywardpines1@gmail.com

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Sports Team tryout

Goalkeeper Makayla McRae from Merritt carries the ball away from the net after a save, during a match against the Vancouver Selects (in orange) on Saturday at Seabird Island. Seabird hosted a weekend soccer tournament that decided the BC provincial team for the Indigenous Games, to be held in Saskatchewan in 2014. JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Agassiz Fall Fair

Colouring Contest Children 5 & Under - FREE to Enter

Registration is required on Sept. 4th from 7 - 9 pm or Sept. 5th from 2 - 9 pm at the Agricultural Hall located on Pioneer Avenue. Pictures are to be dropped off at the Agricultural Hall Thurs., Sept. 12th from 3 - 9 pm. Judging will be done on Sept. 13th

Look

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One call to get questions answered about seniors care Diane Strandberg BLACK PRESS

Fraser Health has made it easier for families to locate services to help seniors stay independent and in their homes longer. Information about resources and referral services has been centralized and people can now call 1-855412-2121 daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to speak with trained, multi-lingual staff. Carl Meadows, director of clinical programs for home health, said callers can find out about support services or arranging for a clinic or home visit for further assessment. Some of the supports that can be provided are help with: • home support (bathing/grooming/toileting/feeding); • in-home health care; • nursing clinics in all communities; • day programs for seniors; • services to give caregivers a break. Having only one number to call improves and streamlines client support, said Meadows. “Our philosophy is ‘home is best,’” Meadows said, noting that people can get help developing a plan so elderly people can stay independent and at home longer, even after a hospital stay, or when they are having difficulties looking after themselves. The new centralized system has also been integrated with B.C.’s acute care hospitals so

people can return home more easily with appropriate nursing and other supports.

Don’t wait to call

But Meadows advises people not to wait for a health emergency to plan for assistance for their loved one. “We don’t want them to wait until their mother has fallen, humans are like this, particularly around caregiver burnout. Families will adjust and move their lives around incredibly, and then they’re on the burning platform. Humans don’t do a lot of pre-planning.” Among the questions people ask themselves are: Can mom stay home safely by herself? Who will help Dad with his personal care when I’m at work? I no longer think I can live at home alone. I think I need some help, but what is available? Meadows said Home Health Service Line staff can make suggestions and refer a client for a clinic or home assessment. The new number is already in service for new clients, but current Home Health users can continue to call their local Home Health office for assistance. People can also call 211 to look for community, social or government services. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Rock, country planned for beach Bands lined up for two days of live music in Harrison Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Two full days of rocking music will fill the beach this weekend as Harrison Hot Springs’ Bands on the Beach event returns. Live music will run from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, including Todd Richard and the TR Band. Other bands will include The Gords, the Ken McCoy Band, Trevor Murray, The Smith and Jones Band, Braille with Colin Weeks, Van Damsel and Matthew Cheverie. Van Damsel are four friends from Kamloops, British Columbia that

produce aggressive, guitar-driven indie rock with a modern edge. Their music finds emotive, ambient textures mingling with syncopated guitars, pulsating drums and bass, and playful vocal melodies. Combining a predominantly upbeat, hardhitting sound with dark, brooding moments, Van Damsel aims to take the listener on a journey. The Gords, Gord Maxwell, Gord Matthews and Gordon Lee Worden, are an adultcontemporary / soft rock vocal band made up of veteran sideman/session musicians. All three Gords are gifted singer-

songwriters who offer a truly remarkable rich sound. They combine a natural vocal harmony blend, two standout guitar players, a driving bass player - 2 of which double on keyboards, and drums with songs designed to remind listeners that it is still possible to find a musical alternative to dance remixes, mp3’s and “idols.” This is a free, family festival made possible with the support of several local businesses and

organizations. Saturday 2 p.m. -Braille with Colin Weeks 3:10 p.m. – Trevor Murray 4:15 p.m. – Ken McCoy Band 5:30 p.m. – Todd Richard & TR Band Sunday 2 p.m. – Matthew Cheverie 3:15 p.m. – Van Damsel 4:15 p.m. – The Gords 5:30 p.m. – Todd Richard & TRBand

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ENTRY DEADLINE: BY MAIL: To the secretary, Box 451, Agassiz BC V0M 1A0

BEFORE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH BY HAND: To the entry clerk at the Agricultural Hall

SEPT. 4TH FROM 7PM - 9PM OR SEPT. 5TH FROM 2PM - 9PM All exhibits to be delivered to the Agricultural Hall on Thurs., Sept. 12th from 3pm - 9pm

NO EXHIBITS AFTER 9PM, THURS., SEPT. 12th Get your prize list from many local businesses, the Directors of the Association or by phoning 604-796-3246

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eReader, iPhone, SmartPhone, Reading – Unbound! Learn how to use your r. Book an appointment to learn iPad or tablet to access books NOT on pape digital books. 604-796-9510 how to access the library’s collection of free Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo Lions TV Bingo Thursday nights at 6 pm on ux Hardware cards at The Source - Chehalis Store & Ledo re in Harrison Hot Springs A Storytime in the Park: August at Spirit Squa t. Reading & family fun has men new book for every family, lunch & entertain s at 10:45 am start n tratio never been better. Free, drop in, regis

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assiz Al-Anon. Is someon e’s drinking affecting you? FMI cal l Shirley 604-796-9865 or Anne 604-793-3103 “Agassiz Comforters” get

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Thurs. at the Ag Hall in Agass iz. FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822 Hope Christian Women’s Club Brunch - Free nurse ry by

reservation as well. For info & reservations call Raye 604-86 9-5420 Agassiz Harrison Comm unity Drivers Program - A com mu

nity based volunteer driver progra m providing rides to all local, Fra ser Val ley & Lower Mainland medic Agassiz-Harrison Garde al n Club appoin tments & other personal meets the second Weds. of eac h services. Always looking for month from Oct-July in the foy er of more driver s. Call 604-798-6228 the Ag Hall at 7:30 pm. FMI 604 -796- agharcommd rivers@outlook.com 3291 or 604-796-2423 7046 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz. Agassiz-Harrison Lions meet at 7 pm on the 4th Weds. of the month at the Lion’s Den in the Ag Ha ll, 6800 Pioneer Ave. FMI call Joe y at 604-796-9951 Hwy, open daily 3pm till closin g. Everyone welcome

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES

HUGE FLEA MARKET

Every 2nd Sunday of the month Markets are from 9am to 2pm at the Eagle’s Hall 386 Fort Street, Hope Hosts the Hope Eagles & Lions

Agassiz Harrison Dart League Meeting on September 8th at 3pm at the Royal Canadian Legion

New members welcome! For info call 604-796-2347

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Community Corn roast The Harrison Senior Men’s Golf Club and Ladies Club were guests of Alex and Alice Charles for their annual corn roast this weekend. A good time was had by all that attended.

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You bring the blankets, we’ll bring the stars. Bring the family and take in “The Croods” on a 3-storey high gigantic screen. Friday, August 30 at 8:30 pm Agassiz, Centennial Park The movie is on us, but since this night is about families, we will be taking donations on behalf of Success by Six.

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Though parents may feel buses are most likely to be in accidents while in transit, experts advise that children are more likely to get hurt during pickups and drop-offs when they’re in the “danger zone” of the bus. The danger zone is a 10-foot radius around the outside of the bus. Bus drivers and other motorists find kids in the danger zone are more difficult to see, and children can get struck by either the bus or oncoming cars that fail to stop when the bus is picking kids up or dropping them off. While a large part of protecting children is on the shoulders of the school bus driver, it is also vital for passengers to learn the basics of school bus safety.

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Parents can educate their children (and themselves) about using caution in and around the bus by following these guidelines.

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Q Keep your head and hands inside of the bus, and never hang out of the window. Q Do not throw things on the bus or play rough with friends or classmates. Q Be careful when getting off the bus. Hold on while going down the stairs. Q Only get off at your designated stop unless you have permission to get off elsewhere.

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Q When exiting the bus, walk at least 10 steps past the front of the bus and cross in front where the driver can see you. Do not cross behind the bus. Q Wait for the driver to give you a signal that it is safe to cross. Be sure to check that all cars on the road have come to a complete stop. Q Do not get into the cars of strangers waiting around bus stops, even if they offer to take you home.

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

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Interested in SALES? Outgoing? Motivated? Gregg Distributors (BC) Ltd. is looking to fill a Lower Mainland outside sales position. Industrial and H.D. industries knowledge is an asset. Training will be provided to help achieve your full potential. We Offer Excellent Growth & Compensation Possibilities!

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Call Today, Start Tomorrow!

Mindy: 604-777-2195

FIELD CLERK NEEDED for out of town work site (21/7 schedule). Mature, flexible and positive communicator, understanding of importance of safety culture. Reporting to on-site foreman & Edmonton HO. Transportation to & from work site provided. Potential to grow with company; Jobs@CommandEquipment.com. Fax 780-488-3002.

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Full time immediate position open for energetic individual looking for a career in the Tire Industry. Great hours and could possibly work into an automotive apprenticeship program. Must have Class 5 license. Contact Cathy at 604-869-1618

HELP WANTED

RESPONSIBILITIES As part of a highly motivated team, the Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the safety, supervision, scheduling, training and development of all tradespeople. This key position works closely with production and other maintenance staff to ensure product quality, quantity, overall equipment efficiency, as well as oversee plant and site maintenance. The successful applicant will need to have a strong mechanical background, good understanding of electrical PLC systems, and have some budgeting experience. This incumbent will also require excellent leadership skills to deliver on World Class Maintenance results. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will be a qualified tradesperson and possess comprehensive knowledge of related trades, OH&S and industrial relations. Direct production, project management and work order maintenance system experience are required. Strong communication, organization and time management skills are essential. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated leadership and analytical abilities and experience in a maintenance supervisory role. CMMS knowledge and experience will be a huge asset to this position. Tolko Industries Ltd. is a forest products company with marketing, resource management and manufacturing operations throughout Western Canada. A career with Tolko means working in an environment that encourages personal and professional development. We offer a workplace where everyone plays an essential role in the success of our Company and where individual efforts are acknowledged. Our tradition of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and continuous development. TO APPLY: We are an equal opportunity employer offering excellent pension and flex benefit programs. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being a part of our community please submit your resume to www.tolko.com by August 31, 2013. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. V

Harry Roald Hansen of Sheridan Lake, B.C. passed away peacefully on August 17th, 2013 at the age of 90 with his devoted wife Edith by his side. Predeceased by his two sons, Glenn Hansen and Dennis Hansen, he will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by Edith, his bride of 64 years, 3 granddaughters, Danielle Hansen, Corie Hansen and Haley Hansen, daughter in law, Debbie Hansen and extended family and friends. Harry was born in Norway in 1923 and spent many years as a shoemaker and owner of Hansen’s Bootery in Agassiz, B.C. retiring in the early 1970’s at Sheridan Lake, B.C. He was a devoted family man and a passionate snow skier who continued to ski into his 80’s and was the founder of the Silver Tip Ski Area in the Sunshine Valley. At Harry’s request, there will be no formal service. A celebration of his life with family will take place at a later date. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the caring staff at Lakeview Lodge for their dedication and gentle assistance given to Harry as well as his devoted friends at Sheridan Lake. Messages of condolence can be sent to the family by visiting

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HELP WANTED

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

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PRESSURE WASHING

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

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

FLAG PERSONS & LANE TECH PERSONNEL

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

•New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs

COMPETITIVE RATES

Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

Must Have Valid TCP Certificate, Reliable Insured Vehicle And Provide A Clean Drivers Abstract!

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 1-855-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

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Mainland Roofing Ltd.

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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.

Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626

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1 DAY INSTALLS COMPLETE BATHROOM REMODELING Free Estimates Ask us about $20K Gov’t Grant or visit: www.bchousing.org/HAFI - 1 Piece Seamless Acrylic Walls - Custom Showers, Tubs, Glass Doors - Wheelchair Accessible Showers

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

604-477-4777 www.bathtime.ca

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ELECTRICAL

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

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immediately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

LANDSCAPING

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, father reg., gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, make a good guard dog and family pet. $800. 604-796-3026, no sunday calls

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TOWER TECHNICIAN

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161

ALTO CONN SAX $495. Tenor Sax $495. 604-859-5925

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Left handed Hybrid irons & golf bags. CCM ladies 26” bicycle All like new! Ph. 604-796-1976

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

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

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

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS .langleyautoloans.com 1.877.810.8649

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1988 ITASCA 37’ M/H. 454 engine. 40,000 miles. All running gear in exc cond. Attractively remodeled interior. 2 extra batteries installed. New tires. $8,400. (1)604-744-1741

Difficulty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

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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

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533

PAINT SPECIAL 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.

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Agassiz

6357 Lougheed Hwy

Sat, Sun, Mon ( this weekend) Wooden wagon wheels or pair of hugh steel wheels $100, outboard motors, lawn mowers, antiques, collectibles, piles of cheap junk

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HHS-newly reno’d 1bdr apt w/ view of lake & mtn, incl cable. NP/NS $575/m + util. 604-856-2479

FERTILIZERS

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

Running this ad for 8yrs

MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDING - SIZZLING SUMMER SAVINGS EVENT! 20X22 $4,188. 25X24 $4,598. 30X36 $6,876. 32X44$8,700. 40X52 $12,990. 47X70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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

PAVING/SEAL COATING

HELP WANTED

“WAYWARD PINES” TV Series begins shooting in Agassiz August 19th & is looking to hire local carpenters from Agassiz & the surrounding areas to work as carpenters in building the set. Anyone interested should email Chris at reelcon@shaw.ca

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ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

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CRAFTSMAN 10” Radial arm saw w/ laser trac, never used must sell $800 Call 604-796-0877

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HOMES FOR RENT

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 Harrison Hot Springs WATERFRONT! 5 kms from HHS. 2 Bdrm, 5 appls, cbl TV avail. NS/NP. Sept June. $1100/mo. 1-604-937-5288

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AGASSIZ - 3bdrm/1bath apt, covered parking, avail Sept 15 $850/mo +util. N/P 604-751-2191

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

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

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

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

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

TRANSPORTATION

TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS

SPORTING GOODS

RENTALS

320 HERCULES Tire & Rubber Company of Canada is hiring a Lead Hand for our Langley, BC Warehouse. To learn more log on to www.herculestire.com.

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P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $1000 604-308-5665

Truck & Trailer Mechanic

WAREHOUSE

AUTO FINANCING

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

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Please email all resumes to Barbara@megacrane.com

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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

FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE CSA Certified Modular Homes, Manufactured/Mobile Homes and Park Model Homes. We ship throughout Western Canada. Visit us online @ www.hbmodular.com or 877-976-3737

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, tower technician the applicant must have full understanding of electronics and 3 phase power. This full time position requires knowledge of tower crane erection and dismantles .

Experienced truck and trailer mechanic with CVI ticket wanted for Langley fleet shop. Four (10) hour shifts, good wages and benefits. Fax resume to 604-513-8004 or email at tridem@telus.net

MISC. FOR SALE

TRANSPORTATION

www.mainlandroof.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

560

TRANSPORTATION

Eastcan Roofing & Siding

WE WILL TRAIN!

OUTSIDE SALES PERSON required for Abbotsford Printing Co. Must be experienced, energetic, and have own transportation. ONE RECEPTIONIST/HELPER needed immediately, must be fluent in English/Punjabi, excellent communication and basic knowledge of computer is must. drop off resume to #2 2754 Garden St, or email to: clearcraftprinter@gmail.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

1998 TOYOTA TERCEL 4 dr, auto, runs good. ST#452. $2,900. 2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg auto, a/c, fully loaded, long wheel base. ST#437. $4,900. 2006 SUZUKI SWIFT 4 dr, auto, hatchback. ST#606. Only this week! $4,900. 2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. Only this week! $5,500. 2006 PONTIAC WAVE 4dr auto, sedan, low kms fully loaded Aircared. ST#353. $5,888. 2007 FORD FUSION 4 dr, auto, power windows/locks, a/c. ST#350. Only this week $5,900. 2003 FORD ESCAPE 4dr, 4X4 auto. ST#377. Only this week $5,900. 2006 CHEV IMPALA Auto, 4 dr sedan, runs good, Aircared, ST#386. $5,900. 2005 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr, auto, sunroof, Aircared. ST#427. Only this week! $5,900 2008 CHEV COBALT. 2 dr, 5 spd, runs good. ST#445. $5,900. 2007 FORD FUSION 4 dr, auto, loaded. ST#250. $5,995. 2006 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#387. Only this week! $6,500. 2004 GMC ENVOY 4 dr, auto, 4 X 4, 7 pass, Aircared. ST#413. Only this week $6,900. 2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, runs good. ST#364. $6,900. 2007 CHEV COBALT 4 dr, auto, low kms. ST#367. Only this week! $6,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. ST#383 $7,500. 2008 KIA SPECTRA 4 dr auto hatch back, fully loaded ST#352. $7,777. 2007 JEEP COMPASS 4 dr auto, 4 X 4, Aircared, loaded ST#336. $8,900. 2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, hatch back, sunroof, auto. ST#366. Only this week! $9,900 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, very low kms, 82K only. ST#393. This week only! $10,500. 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr, auto, sedan, a/c, pwr locks, low kms. ST#397. $10,900. 2008 HYUNDAI TUCSON 4 dr auto, fully loaded. ST#404. Only this week $11,500. 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON 4 dr, auto. Only this week! $11,900. 2008 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, runs good. Only this week! $11,900. 2008 FORD ESCAPE, auto, fully loaded, low kms. ST#425. $11,900. 2009 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto. 5 passenger. ST#418. Only this week! $11,900. 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#395 $13,900. 2006 FORD F350. Quad cab 4 X 4, auto, long box, diesel. ST#13. $14,900. 2007 GMC ACADIA 4 dr, 8 passenger, all wheel drive, runs good. ST#319. $14,900 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. Only this week! $15,900. 2009 JETTA TDi 4 dr, auto, leather, fully loaded. ST#402. Only this week. $17,900.

TRUCKS 2004 HUMMER H2, 4 dr, auto, 4 X 4, ST#384. Only this week, $13,900. 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 160K. ST#310. $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, 4 X 4, auto, fully loaded. ST#348. $15,900. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $18,900. 2009 FORD F150 Crew cab, fully loaded $17,900.

32055 Cedar Lane Abbotsford, BC DL#31038

604-855-0666

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WAREHOUSE LIEN In the matter of the Warehouse Lien Act: Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Michael Belanger of 2019 Probert Road, Agassiz, BC; for unpaid rents totaling $1385.65. If this amount is not paid on or before September 13,2013, the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.

WAREHOUSE LIEN In the matter of the Warehouse Lien Act: Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Deanna Therriault of General Delivery, Harrison Hot Springs, BC; for unpaid rents totaling $1305.85. If this amount is not paid on or before September 13, 2013, the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.

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Sutton West Coast Harrison Hot Springs Where Happy Memories Last Forever!

604.491.1060 Team3A@sutton.com

LISTINGS WANTED! This cozy picturesque gem is located downtown Harrison Hot Springs just a minute walk away from the Harrison Resort and the crystal clear lake. Stunning views to snowcapped mountains and the lake are still available. The house offers approximately 1530 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms, one bath, a single garage, a huge lot with separate entrance for your RV and a beautifully maintained garden. The property has a corner location with access from each site. The current zoning shows C1 and offers many opportunities.

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Two Bedroom Rancher at Kawkawa Lakeside, Hope

Step inside & be surprised at what this 1 owner 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom rancher at Kawkawa Lakeside has to offer. A picturesque, quiet setting. Fully fenced south facing yard with stunning mountain views. Large maple kitchen with oversized island & pantry. Double garage as well as RV parking. #23-21293 Lakeview Crescent, Hope MLS# H1300805 / $293,000

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Hobby Farm – Two Homes – 8 Acres!

486 Naismith Avenue, Harrison $469,000

Make your home where others can only vacation! Family and Friends will love barbequing in the large yard that comes with this four bedroom, three bathroom, stucco European. Located on the friendliest street in Harrison. Just a few loops and skips to the grade school, park and Harrison Lake & Beach. Offering large bright rooms, mixed hardwood/carpet Àooring, a two car garage plus RV Parking with Sani-Station. The upper family/games room is ¿nished with a kitchenette which makes this an excellent separate living quarter for when the grandkids and out of town guest come to visit.

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352 Walnut Avenue, Harrison $328,900

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The only deeded property on the mountain in Harrison Hot Springs. Just over 3 acres in total. Two titles, one commercial lot & one residential lot. An existing foundation ready to be built on. Sewer & City Water run to the property line. Natural Gas & Hydro run to the foundation. Enjoy private hiking trails that are only accessible by yourself. Bordering crown land. A private driveway with large stone pillars & security gates. The second lot is a commercial piece just over a quarter of an acre, fenced with a two foot deep pit run & a crush rock base.

Freddy Marks & Linda Marks

All you have to do is move in!

Experience true country living on these 8 acres. The proper- 2 bedroom + den, 2 bath, end unit in Harrison Lake Estates, natural gas ty comes with 2 homes, several outbuildings, a green house, burning ¿replace, sun-lovers patio & double garage. All the amenities of barn & approximately 5 acres planted in mature hazelnuts. country club living are yours to enjoy. +55 gated community. McCallum Road, Agassiz MLS# H1202286 / $879,000 #22-730 McCombs Drive, Harrison MLS# H1302120/ $269,800

Enjoy the long weekend

486 Naismith Ave, Harrison / $ 469,000

REALTOR TIPS

Closing Day Preparations Buyer preparation: • Review documents before signing, double checking calc ulations to ensure it is the same amount as agreed on • Arrange a re-inspection of the property prior to closing to avoid any nasty surprises • On or after closing day, buye rs have less leverage to dem and promised repairs to be completed • Arrange to have utilities chan ged into your name at leas t one week prior to closing date • Arrange for your home insu rance to start on the day of closing Seller preparations: • Avoid closing on a Friday, the end of the month or befo re a long weekend • Arrange to have utilities tran sferred or terminated out of your name • Adjustments to consider - Property taxes - Income earned from rent al properties - Damage deposit - Condo fees or trailer pad rent - Prepaid propane remainin g in tank With enough preparation, clos ing day should be the beginning of a new chapter for buyer and seller in their new hom es!

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