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A skier flies through the air during the freestyle slopestyle event at the BC Winter Games at Hemlock Resort on Saturday. The event ran for four days, hosted by Mission, with competitions played out in rinks and gymnasiums around the Fraser Valley.

Mother Nature no match for skiers

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BC Games freestyle participants pushed to the finish line despite snowfall Jessica Peters

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A young athlete celebrates winning a medal on the podium at Hemlock Resort on Saturday.

You can train the athletes, prepare the runs, and iron out every wrinkle prior to a big ski event. But you can never, ever predict the weather. Not on a ski hill.

"Mother Nature is cruel," Simon Stubbs said following the freestyle ski competitions of the BC Winter Games at Hemlock Resort.

Stubbs was the head official for freestyle at the BC Winter Games, held over the weekend. And at Hemlock, Mother Nature was both naughty and nice. While Friday's events took place under sunny skies, Saturday brought snowflake after snowflake. The moderate but constant snowfall altered the courses throughout the day, but

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in the end the snowfall didn't stop the BC Freestyle Association from running both of their events.

They pushed through to the finish line, completing both the moguls (Friday) and slope style (Saturday).

"It's hard when you have such bad weather," Stubbs said, but the pre-planning that went into the weekend helped the team deal with the snow that fell throughout the last week.

"Hemlock's park crew and grooming crew have done a tremendous job," Stubbs said.

It takes a lot of work to prepare the hills prior to a big event like the BC Winter Games. It's not uncommon for events to be cancelled, and that was the case for alpine skiers on Saturday. The giant

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"It's dangerous for the kids because the courses get rutted," Stubbs said. "We put salt on the slope style track, but we started training with one set of conditions and by the time we got to the competition, the course had changed."

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Business decision sent off to ALC Council votes on two-year grace period for business operating on farmland Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

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The fate of an Agassizbased business is now in the hands of the Agricultural Land Commission, following a lengthy debate in Kent council on Monday night.

Council has voted 4-1 in favour of sending a recommendation to the ALC that Meinen Brothers Agri Services be allowed to continue operating within the ALR, for no more than two years.

Coun. Lorne Fisher voted against the recommendation, which was put forwarded hesitantly by Mayor John Van Laer-

NOTICE OF FILMING February 26, 2014 Dear Neighbours of Pioneer Avenue, Due to a schedule change caused by the heavy snowfall in the Lower Mainland in the last few days we’ve had to pull a portion of our work for this episode forward by several days to this Friday, February 28th. We will prep our facades and set pieces on Pioneer Avenue on Wednesday, February 26th & Thursday, February 27th. We will also return to the area on Thursday, March 6th to film some night scenes. Specific details about that work is still being sorted out and will be communicated in a letter to the merchants and residents of the area early next week. We apologize for the short notice and will do our utmost to minimize the inconvenience.

The scenes to be filmed on this episode involve a town fair. This will require a variety of set pieces that will need to be staged in the road. Our plan is to begin placing these pieces in the westbound north lane of Pioneer Avenue on Thursday, and performing single lane alternating traffic control in the eastbound south lane until 5:00pm when we will close the road between Evergreen Drive and Park Street to all vehicular traffic. We will leave the road closed overnight Thursday night, through our filming on Friday, and overnight Friday night. On Saturday morning we will reopen the eastbound south lane at 7:00am and the westbound north lane by approximately 10:00am. We hope to wrap up our facade sets by the end of the day Saturday. During all of this work, Pioneer Avenue will still be open to pedestrians and all businesses will be open as usual.

In order to accommodate our vehicles, crew, and equipment during filming on Friday, February 28th, we will need to utilize all of the street parking in the 7000 and 7100 blocks of Pioneer Avenue. We hope to keep a portion of the public lots in the area available to the public. If you normally park in one of these lots for either your business or residence, please contact us so we can help you make alternate arrangements. Parking in the area will be very limited and we encourage visitors to Pioneer Avenue on the filming dates to arrive on foot if possible. It will also be necessary to move the bus stops on Pioneer Avenue and re-route transit traffic from Pioneer Avenue on to Cheam Avenue while the road is closed.

We are nearing the end of our production schedule and anticipate returning only once or twice more after the March 6th visit to complete the filming of our series. We appreciate your continued accommodation of our work and your ongoing patience with the disruptions to your daily routines.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me through our Burnaby Production Office at 1-604-431-5502 or speak directly to the Assistant Location Managers, James Thompson and Haley Jenkins, who will be on site during prep and filming. General information about filming in Agassiz is available through the District of Kent Film Office at 604-796-2235 or from the BC Film Commission at 604-730-2732.

Thank you again for your cooperation and support of our production.

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In March 2012, staff District completed a longThis is just the latest was informed that the term project to revamp development in a long- commercial business what was thought to be running attempt to bring Meinen Brothers Agri an overly constricting Meinen Brothers Agri Services was operating in home occupation bylaw.

Services into compliance, the barn, and shortly after Meinen’s is one of several Van Laerhoven said. It is a that, Ben Meinen submit- businesses operating on commercial use business, ted an ALC application farmland that the District and as such is not sup- for non-farm use. In May, of Kent is attempting to bring into compliposed to be operating ance. The new bylaw within the ALR — allows businessland that is devoted “I’m trying to find a now es such as Meinen’s to farming practices. to operate within the Staff reports show solution that’s fair agricultural zone, they have been worktheoretically. and ethical” ing with owner Ben But there are still Meinen since 2010. compliance issues to His business is cur- Mayor Van Laerhoven iron out, as Meinen’s rently housed within business is twice the a previously-decommissioned barn on a farm 2012, council voted to not allowable size of a home owned by Michael Boer, allow the business to op- business, and employs on Lougheed Hwy. The erate there, and informed more people and uses barn was renovated back Meinen of their decision. more business vehicles in 2010, and the build- He was given a deadline than permitted. Council ing inspector stated that of Nov. 30, 2012 to move also stated they are not in support of a commercial only ALC permitted uses his business.. business taking advanwould be allowed to opMeinen didn’t move, tage of farmland tax rates erate there. but in the meantime the and DCC exemptions.

If Meinen were to move onto light industrial land, such as the old Kent Hotel site, his taxes would jump considerably.

While the Kent AgriOVER cultural Advisory Coun$12,000 cil officially supported IN PRIZES! Meinen’s attempt to operate as is because the business supports agriculture, staff recommended not supporting Meinen’s current non-farm use application, citing numerous concerns. The main concern, said Darcey Kohuch, director of development services, is that the business does not comply with the home occupation bylaw.

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others spoke up during question period and said the business couldn’t survive if it had to move to a light industrial area.

“Bottom line, he’s a benefit to Agassiz,” said Andy Bodner.

Coun. Fisher said the staff had worked hard to accommodate Meinen and other businesses in the past, but that it was council’s job to make the hard decisions.

“It’s quite clear that this violates our own rules and regulations,” Fisher said. “The business as it stands breaks our own bylaws. I’m not supporting this motion in any way.”

Coun. Striker also questioned why they would allow one business to operate on farmland, when others can’t.

“When you have someone with 5,000 sq. ft and they don’t have to pay anything… it’s not right,” he added.

Striker and Fisher both voted in favour of staff ’s original report to turn down the application.

The rest of council voted against it. Following that vote, Van Laerhoven put the motion forward to put the decision into the hands of the ALC, with the two-year time limit.

Coun. Holger Schwichtenberg said he felt it is simply a zoning issue.

“The barn is there but it’s not the business we want in that particular area,” he said. While he supported the second vote to send it along to the ALC, he said he would like to see the time period shorter.

Meinen told the Observer after the meeting that he is “very pleased with council’s decision to forward my application to the land commission.

We will see where it goes from here.” news@ahobserver.com

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News Crash on the set

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The excitement is revving up on the set of Wayward Pines, with exploding trucks a few weeks ago, and then a car crash on Thursday night. Production crews will be back in Agassiz on Friday, as they work toward completing the 10-episode series, which airs later this year on network television. Stars visiting Agassiz for the series so far have included Matt Dillon, Carla Gugino, Juliette Lewis and Shannyn Sossamon.

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"Usually when you fire the starting gun, you try to finish," he said.

Stubbs is the head of the Mt. Washington Freestyle Club in Comox. He was attending the BC Winter Games as a head official and a Provincial Sport representative, and was kept busy throughout the weekend.

He also had the chance to work alongside his son, Peter Stubbs, a 19-year-old ski coach, who is

also one of the senior judges in the province.

Stubbs said that BC Freestyle decided to go down to two events for this year's BC Winter Games, moguls and slopestyle, to ensure the kids had a good Games experience.

"Running two quality events was really important to BC Freestyle," he said. "We felt the kids would have more fun if we just ran the two."

That meant no 'big air'

competition, and a day of free skiing on Sunday instead.

Overall, Stubbs is impressed with how the event played out, and gave a nod to those who set up the course prior to the Games.

People like Jason Smith, who built the course, and Evan Phillips, the technical delegate who ensures the runs' safety, are part of the behind the scenes work that make the Games happen.

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"They're instrumental in making this event a success for the kid," he said.

The BC Winter Games wrapped up on Sunday, after hosting more than 2,000 athletes in events including karate, skiing, hockey, archery, ringette, curling, and more.

For full coverage of the Games as they happened, visit us online and click on the BC Games tab. news@ahobserver.com

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At Monday night's Kent council meeting, one councillor paid tribute to a local community member who recently passed away.

"I can't remember a meeting where he wasn't here," Coun. Duane Post said, referring to cranberry farmer Bob Desrosiers, who passed away earlier this month.

"He will be missed," Post said. "He always had an opinion, good, bad or ugly, and I think it's good to be opinionated, in this community and in any community."

Desrosiers, also known as Cran Bob, was a regular council watcher and attended all Kent council meetings.

He often posed pointed questions regarding agriculture and drainage.

"I, for one, will miss him," Post added.

Desrosiers' memorial service was held Saturday in Agassiz. He was 65.

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202 athletes from the Fraser Valley competed at the 2014 BC Winter Games bringing home 103 medals.

Thank you to the coaches, officials, volunteers, and families who support these growing champions.

Lord opened their first 900-sq.-ft store in Maple Ridge.

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a commitment to service The Agassiz Lordco wouldn’t create instant store manager, Darcy success, but would give Striker, said Coates was a The founder of Lordco, them a fighting chance to big part of the store, and an auto parts network make it in the long run.” contributed immensely that spans the province, Coates later bought out to the local community. died of cancer last Monhis partner in The store was day at age 65. the early 1980s originally in the Ed Coates was half of and started exlocation that the partnership formed pansion of the is now Agassiz in 1974 when he and Ray Lordco chain, Produce. They first to Agassiz built their curin 1984, then rent location in Port Coquitlam 1991-1992. in 1985 and Ab“We’ve been botsford and here since the COATES Hope in 1987. early ’80s, and The company’s he’s contributed head office remains in in many ways, such as Maple Ridge. There are donations,” Striker said, now 97 Lordco locations including to current funthroughout B.C. and the draising efforts for the chain is the largest pri- Community and Recrevately held auto parts dis- ation Centre expansion. smarterstudents.ca tributor in Canada.

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Opinion QUESTION OF THE WEEK

An insidious cancer When something subversive yet important is co-opted and adopted by almost everyone, does it still have meaning? Does it still have value?

That's the question that can be asked now that Pink Shirt Day has taken hold across North America.

In the last seven years, Pink Shirt Day has grown from a spontaneous and risky act of protest by a couple of students in a Nova Scotia high school to an international campaign that has inspired many.

It has spurred political action, spread awareness that bullying can be challenged with education and understanding, and generated thousands of dollars for antibullying programs. Millions now don pink T-shirts at their schools and workplaces to let people know they are against bullying.

But when has anyone ever been for bullying?

Bullying is an insidious cancer that has long existed in the human race. It is a kind of currency of exchange between powerful people and vulnerable challengers. It goes on behind closed doors, in back alleys and on the internet, but also

Have you ever been bullied?

out in the open in workplaces and classrooms.

It also must be recognized that for kids, bullying is nuanced behaviour stemming from deep-seated psychological issues, requiring sensitivity, not labelling.

Pink Shirt Day has undoubtedly been valuable in getting us to face up to the truth that society has long sanctioned bullying behaviour – rewarded it even, enabling bullies to become powerful people in the workplace, the executive suite and any place that individuals come together to collaborate and work.

But as a catalyst for change, has Pink Shirt Day run its course now that it is as ubiquitous as Santa Claus? Does the colour pink on everything from cars to cupcakes really help kids tormented by online trolls or workers cowed by bullying colleagues?

Spending money for programs to change behaviour and attitudes is a good thing. But it may be time for another subversive act of protest, something that kids themselves come up with that has nothing to do with adults and their agendas.

To answer, go to the Home page of our website: www.ahobserver.com

LAST WEEK WE ASKED:

Has the negative press from Sochi kept you from watching the Winter Games?

Here’s how you responded: Yes 30% No 70%

The grizzly hunt in B.C. isn’t going away B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – A little-noticed protest tent sprouted up on the rain-soaked B.C. legislature grounds earlier this month.

Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver spoke, asking whether B.C. residents would tolerate trophy hunting of killer whales.

That would be a federal matter, but the point is vividly made about the onset of B.C.’s traditional spring grizzly bear hunt.

It’s bigger this year, with Kootenay and Chilcotin wildlife management regions reopened after closures were enacted to preserve grizzly populations. In all, more than 1,000 grizzly bears are up for grabs. As with limited-entry hunts for deer and other animals, only about a third of those hunts are

successful in an average year.

The rally was sponsored by the Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative, the partnership with U.S.-directed environment groups Sierra Club, Greenpeace and ForestEthics that has become so influential in B.C. affairs. It produced a survey showing that 88 per cent of B.C. residents oppose trophy hunting, and its California experts calculate a 10-fold increase in value when bear hunting gives way to bear watching.

The Raincoast Conservation Society has bought up half a dozen guiding territories on the remote B.C. coast. Combined with government restrictions, more than half the coast is now off limits to bear hunting. Naturally, activists want the whole province shut down.

Wildlife management is the responsibility of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson. He’s heard plenty from all sides and he maintains that bear

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watching and bear hunting will continue to coexist in B.C. Thomson has just introduced legislation to permit hunting guide territories to be operated by corporations as well as individuals.

This is a long-sought change,

“The reopening of grizzly bear territories is marketed to urban residents as a horrible crime against nature” allowing First Nations companies and others access to bank loans to expand the industry.

Non-resident hunters are required to hire a licensed guideoutfitter. Resident hunters pay $32 for a one-year hunting licence and $80 for a grizzly bear tag. NonCanadians pay $180 for the licence and $1,030 for a chance at a grizzly.

Hunting in general is making

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a comeback in B.C. Ministry data show hunting licenses had declined to 85,633 in 2006, but recovered to reach 97,828 by 2013.

Thomson credits the work of the B.C. Wildlife Federation, which runs hunter training courses.

Another program, Becoming an Outdoor Woman, has helped revive hunting and camping as a family activity, he said.

Growing up hunting in northeastern B.C., I was taught not to shoot anything I’m not prepared to eat. I also remember the struggles to protect caribou and other endangered prey species that at one time had B.C. biologists resorting to shooting wolves from helicopters.

The reopening of grizzly bear territories is marketed to urban residents as a horrible crime against nature. In fact, it’s a sign of increasing population.

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Vancouver media recently highlighted a grizzly hunt by NHL journeyman Clayton Stoner.

Typically, U.S. enviros promoted the deceased bear by name, “Cheeky,” and photos showed its carcass stripped to the skeleton by scavengers after Stoner left with the hide, paws and head.

They don’t mention that the same fate awaits animals that die of starvation or other natural causes, which increase when animals overpopulate. As with many B.C. issues, there’s a cartoon version sold to impressionable city dwellers, and then there’s the truth.

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Mailbag Opening road to woodlot a risky plan Thank-you for covering the presentation by Ted Holtby of Tamahi Logging to Harrison Hot Springs Council outlining the proposal by Seabird Island First Nation to remove the road from Sasquatch Park.

To be clear, as Mr. Holtby was not, this is the road leaving Rockwell Drive, passing by Trout Lake, and continuing almost all the way to Deer Lake.

This road is inside Sasquatch Provincial Park.

Mr. Holtby said that removing the road would not affect the park in any way.

That comment surprised me as it is only the Ministry of Environment who is authorized to make that evaluation, and it concerns me that he would publicly misrepresent that assessment.

And it isn’t legitimate: for me, encountering industrial traffic inside the park categorically degrades my experience of this Class A park whose value "is dedicated to the preservation of their natural environments for the inspiration, use and enjoyment of the public”.

Industrial pressure that

degrades the Class A value of Sasquatch Park has been increasing over the years: - visual quality is already compromised by the presence of the transmission lines - degradation of the walking road/path around Hick’s Lake by the Interior to Lower Mainland (ILM) construction and associated appearance of signage, industrial scale bridges, cut trees right inside the park, and future industrial ILM traffic within the park - increased degradation of visual quality by the increased

Bullying is commonplace I am taking nothing away from the tragedies like Amanda Todd or my nephew, or the spirit of pink shirt day. But let's speak frankly about bullying and put an end to the stream of self serving manure coming at us from all sides. The worst bullies in our country are the very same people that are writing the legislation, running the teachers' unions, and calling themselves social activists.

If you're an MP, just try voting against the wishes of your political leader. You'll be out on your ear in seconds. Just try crossing a BCTF picket line, the abuse of "scabs" is a favorite sport for union leaders. Go to an activists' information meeting and speak against their views. They will heckle you to the point that making your point will be impossible.

ALL CLEAR FORMS OF BULLYING aimed at individuals exercising their legal rights.

Have you ever heard the term 'the squeaky wheel gets the grease?' It really means that the person that is the loudest, most abusive, most stubborn, least empathetic, least sympathetic . . . will get what they want. That would be THE BULLY. Do we really lack

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common sense to that degree? Bullying at school is the problem? A child need only watch retail workers get abused by loud mouthed customers to see bullying first hand.

Parental behavior at athletic events is a world of bullying as the adults abuse child referees and umpires. Each and every labor negotiation is a classic confrontation based on bullying by both sides, with their 'demands' and 'concessions'.

The fact is that bullying is much a part of our social fabric here in Canada as freedom of speech. Within homes and marriages, in work places, in traffic, and at the mall parking lot – children aren't stupid, they see it everywhere.

We call it misogyny, police brutality, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, a bossy wife, a bossy husband, the boss from hell, and so on. Bullying will never go away.

Educating everyone as to what it is, and how to handle it seems a lot more sensible than pretending to eliminate it.

Okay, if you've read any, you have to admit that some of the draft legislation coming out of Ottawa and the provinces aimed at bullying is just plain stupid. But what can we say about ourselves if

we actually believe that our most highly placed and most powerful bullies will eliminate bullying for us?

I guess, depending on the mood we might say naive, or perhaps, just plain stupid.

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Girls wrap season at Fraser Valley The Agassiz Sr. Girls finished fourth in the Fraser Valley playoffs this past weekend. The Eagles defeated Hope 41-28 to advance to the semifinals against Unity Christian. The Eagles lost 77-35 and played Langley Christian for third/fourth.

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The Games, as seen by two armchair Olympians Long before the 2014 Winter Games started, Ruthy and I had decided to be “armchair Olympians” again.

Ruthy, you might remember, is my alter ego who tends to lean to the fun side of life, while I am a little more serious. Together we have watched more Olympiads than we like to admit and I knew that it would be lots of fun to do it again.

I also knew, of course, that there would be much criticism but, according to Ruthy’s rules, that’s the time when we fetch our drinks and snacks.

I think she knows, however, that I will read up on it later on anyhow. And so we decided to make a list of all the things we really liked.

First, the venues are superb and the fact they were built in walking distance from each other was not only very practical but also environmentally sound, not to forget that it looks great.

Next, of course, we loved the opening show. The highlights of it always are the moments when the athletes of the world walk in and when the Olympic flame arrives. This time the athletes came into the arena at an earlier time which made a lot of sense to us. After all, the athletes are the most

important part of the two weeks before the games! The Canadian games broke a rib in a team was the third training run, still came largest and the athletes to compete and win looked really smart in bronze. Gilmore Jutheir uniforms! Who nio, who gave the spot would not be proud he had qualified for to to see them com- another speed skater ing in, led by Hayley because he thought Wickenheiser, captain he was the better of the famous Cana- skater! Our all-time dian women’s favourite h o c k e y athlete, howteam? And ever, is Alex when the Bilodeau, Olympic who won torch arrived, gold in the the mood freestyle was set. After moguls run all, this torch in both the not only 2010 and had trav2014 OlymRUTH ALTENDORF eled around pic Games the world, Harrison and donated up mountain Happenings the medals tops and unto his brothder water, it er who ineven had been taken spired him. on a space walk!

There were many But back to our more athletes who team: not only did our stood out like this and athletes show excel- we should be really lence in performing proud of them. throughout the games, There was lots of they also showed drama, too, especially sportsmanship and in the ice skating dehumanity that drew partment. Who will the attention of the forget the men’s short world. It was an in- program which started credible combination! with the top Russian And here are just skater, Evgeni Plusha few examples in no enko, who had to pull particular order: The out of the competition sisters who won gold when a fall caused a and silver in the free- severe flare-up of an style moguls run – old injury, followed their exuberance has by Jeremy Abbott, one endeared them to us of the U.S. top skaters forever! The Canadian who also fell severely women’s hockey team but managed to pull which made playing himself up and finhockey look almost ish his program? With easy. Mark Morris, the many others, including snowboarder, who just our own Patrick Chan

stumbling or falling, Ruthy and I started to wonder if there was something wrong with the ice. Ruthy was especially upset when Kevin Reynolds, for whom she roots for quite a number of years, was placed in the 15th spot. But, the culmination of the drama surely was provided by ice dancing as was expected. Can you imagine that the two top pairs, both “out of this world” in Ruthy’s words, have trained in the same place in the USA under the same coach (a Russian lady) for 10 years? It could be the stuff for a movie! Both Ruthy and I, however, said that it must be extremely hard to be a judge.

When it comes to the ladies single skating, however, it was our own Kaetlyn Osmond who stole the show.

She was a star born in front of our eyes, the star of tomorrow. As a starter, we thought that she did not only steal the hearts of her Canadian fans, but the hearts of the world.

Soon enough the 2014 Olympic flag will be taken down, folded up and entrusted to the host country of the next Olympiad. The athletes of the world will return home to be celebrated and all of them, no matter what colour the medContinued on 11

DOWNTOWN PARKING DURING FILMING As downtown Agassiz is being transformed into Wayward Pines for filming on Friday, February 28 and Thursday, March 6, it is important to remember that parking along Pioneer Avenue will be limited.

For parking options, consider parking outside of the downtown area or at one of the District’s many public lots that will remain partially accessible during the filming process (from construction to actual filming)” THE ABOVE HATCHED LOTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR EXTENDED PARKING.

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Ready, set, learn at Kent Kindergarten readiness discussed at open fair Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Kent elementary school is hosting the next Ready, Set, Learn Fair, on Friday, Feb. 28.

The event runs from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is open to all parents and their pre-kindergarten children. There will be information booths and the local kindergarten teachers will be on hand to

meet with, as well as play stations for the little ones, snacks and take home bags.

Visitors will also receive the new pre-kindergarten milestone activity book, produced through the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre with help from numerous local partnerships.

The fun and colourful book is a handy resource guide for parents

of young children, offering ideas to help encourage fine and gross motor skills, language skills, cognitive learning, problem solving, and self help.

The book is intended to provide development activities for children ages four and five, and are meant only as a general guideline for growth. For more information, visit www.fvcdc.org.

What have the Lions done lately?

Last week, we highlighted some of our past achievements.

This time around we fast forward to this year.

Since June, 2013, the Agassiz-Harrison Lions Club has financially supported the following local causes: • Community Drivers Program. All $2,000 net proceeds from this summer fundraiser went toward offsetting user fees.

• Bursaries for four AESS grads. We gladly award a total of $3,000 annually to help our young people fulfill their future goals.

• D.A.R.E. the

RCMP provincial drug awareness program, taught here in Agassiz, received funds. We are one of two provincial Lions Clubs to support this program and the only local sponsor.

• Contributed a substantial amount to help a local family who lost all in a fire.

• Agassiz Scouts whose young muscles are very appreciated helping us set up and take down equipment at our fundraisers.

• Drag racing team at AESS to offset costs of a new trailer. Thanks to the team for sporting

a Lions logo on their vehicle!

Roar on, racers!

• Agassiz Speedway to offset needed repairs to the track and environs.

• Spooktacular.

We provide the funds for the prizes man the “Boo B a n k ”, supply and serve the hot dogs.

Many thanks to those who donated to offset our costs. And, we had fun dressing up too!

• Agassiz Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day wreath.

Our deepest thanks to all vets. Without your

service and sacrifice, none of our community service works would be possible.

Your local Lions have re-invested almost $8,600 back into Agassiz within the last six months alone. National and international donations raise the figure to almost $9,400. Not bad for a small pride of Lions!

Help us continue our work. Support our 50th Anniversary Celebration, March 8.

Dinner, dance, prizes.

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Call Jean at 604794-7503, Joey at 604796-9951, or see Darcy at Lordco, or Barb at Workplace BC.

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als, should be very proud. All others, who did not win medals though they gave their best, should remember the words coined by Pierre de Coubertin for the Olympic Creed: “The

most important thing is not to win, but to take part, not the triumph but the struggle, not to have conquered, but to have fought well!”

These words put everything in perspective.

Thanks to the CBC for letting us know and see the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, almost as if we were there. Memories will linger on and millions of people will remember the games fondly, I know Ruthy and I will!

TEMPORARY BUS STOPS Temporary BC Transit Bus Stop Locations to accommodate filming on Friday, February 28 & Thursday, March 6

To accommodate the temporary closure to vehicle traffic along Pioneer Avenue on Friday, February 28 & Thursday, March 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 map).

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Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometer ΩLimited time lease offer based on a new 2014 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3EES. ¥1.99% lease APR for 60 months O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $139.44 with a dealer contribution of $70.00. Downpayment of $0.00, first bi-weekly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,127.20. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometer. †Limited time lease offer based on a new 2014 Accord LX model CR2E3EE. ‡2.99% lease APR for 60 months O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $139.05. Downpayment of $0.00, first bi-weekly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,076.50. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometer. £Limited time lease offer based on a new 2014 Fit DX model GE8G2EEX.€1.99% lease APR for 60 months O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $80.56. Downpayment of $0.00, first bi-weekly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $10,472.80. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometer. **MSRP is $17,185 / $27,685 / $25,685 / $16,130 including freight and PDI of $1,495 / $1,695 / $1,695 / $1,495 based on a new 2014 Civic DX model FB2E2EEX / 2014 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3EES / 2014 Accord LX model CR2E3EE / 2014 Fit DX model GE8G2EEX. PPSA, license, insurance, taxes, and other dealer charges are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. ¥/£/€/Ω/*/#/‡/† Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery. Ω/€/¥/£/** Offers valid from February 1st through 28th, 2014 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

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Phone:

604-792-2724

Toll Free:

1-866-HONDA-88

www.murrayhonda.ca

S A L E S H O U R S O F O P E R AT I O N : M O N & T H U R S 8 : 3 0 A M - 7 P M • T U E S , W E D , F R I , S AT 8 : 3 0 - 6 P M

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Entertainment From bluegrass to Brazil

Writers’ workshop

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Matuto is the next act coming to Harrison Hot Springs, on March 8 at 8 p.m. The group has a deep love for American roots music and genuine Brazilian styles. For more information, visit www.harrisonfestival.com.

Meet the Pros February 2014

We all have a story that would make a great kids book.

This year the library has asked their friend, author Deborah Turney Zagwyn, to come back to her old stomping grounds and inspire other local writers to bring out their inner children’s story. Don’t miss this chance to work with a pro.

Turney Zagwyn has penned several children’s books, including Turtle Spring, The Pumpkin Blank, The Sea House and Apple Batter.

Registration is recommended, but drop-ins are welcome for this free workshop, Saturday, March 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Agassiz Library.

YOUR SOURCE FOR QUALITY LOCAL PROFESSIONALS

R.C.E. APPLIANCE REPAIR 604-796-2834 Service to all makes of washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

25th Annual

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April 1 - 2

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For all your Service, Repair & Installation Needs “One call does it all”

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www.abbotsfordmissionridgemeadows.kintera.org/bfks Mentoring is about the power of friendship. Volunteers and young people are building friendships where they experience the magic of everyday moments REVS Bowling shared with a friend. Everyone needs someone to laugh with, share a dream with, and just hang out...

With friends it's the little things that make a big difference!

ABBOTSFORD:

March 9,13–April 11 & 12 February 5

ABBOTSFORD: Galaxy Bowl

TO ADVERTISE IN THIS FEATURE:

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Abbotsford

CALL Sarah @ 604-796-4301

Dogwood Bowling Wednesday, March 4th

MAPLE RIDGE: HOPE: 604-852-3331 (Abbotsford) Call: 1. Select a bowling party REVS Bowling Sunshine Alley 12-2pm

- Lunch Bowl

Thursday, March 5th

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(Maple 4-6pm, 7-9pm - Dine & Bowl 2. Register Your Team Friday, March 6th 3. Start Collecting Pledges 12-2pm—Lunch Bowl Abbotsford 4. Celebrate the difference 4-6pm - Dine & Bowl your fundraising will make 6-8pm - Dine & Bowl Dogwood Bowling in the lives of children and Galaxy Bowling Friday, March 27th families in your + 4-6pm, 9-11pm community! www.mentoringworks.ca Saturday, March 28th

Ridge)

Maple Ridge

E-mail: shirley@bigbrothersandbigsisters.ca For more information or to register your team: Online: Online registration available +

REVS Bowling Centre Thursday, March 12 12-2pm– Lunch Bowl

Call: 604-852-3331

Friday, March 13th 12-2pm, 4-6pm, 7-9pm

Saturday, March 14th

$100 you raise your name will go into a draw for our grand prize!!!!!

E-mail: maureen.berlin@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca 4-6pm, 8-10pm

4-6pm, 7-9pm

our name For will go into a draw for ourdraw grand prize!!!!! every $100 you raise your name will Forgoevery into a$100 for youour raise grand your prize!!!!! name will go into a draw for our grand prize!!!!!

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Progress

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YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CLASSIFIEDS Phone: 604.796.4300 Toll Free: 1.866.865.4460 email: classified@ahobserver.com FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

bcclassified.com

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 8

PLACE OF WORSHIP We invite you to a series of Gospel Services Sundays at 7pm at the Friendship House 7272 Morrow Rd. - Shaun Buckley and Jesse McFadden

TRAVEL 74

TIMESHARE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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.

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

LANDSCAPING

320

MOVING & STORAGE

Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

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

Business Sale

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INFORMATION ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2014-2016 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis

BC Cancer Foundation Legacies accepted. 604.851.4736 or visit: bccancerfoundation.com

The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women.

Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca

North, Jeanne

Denied Long-Term Disability Benefits or Other Insurance?

Nov. 1, 1928 - Feb. 23, 2014 Jeanne North, born November 1st, 1928, passed away on the morning of February 23rd, 2014.

She was the most caring and loving sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, who loved her family more than anything. She is survived by her daughter Leanne Sciotti and granddaughters Christal and Nicki. She will be missed so dearly. Her memorial service is on March 22nd at 1 pm at Ryerson United Church, 2195 W 45th Ave., Vancouver.

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OBITUARIES

If YES, call or email for your FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION

and protect your right to compensation. 778.588.7049 Toll Free: 1.888.988.7052 Julie@LawyersWest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

LOOKING FOR the whereabouts of my nephews, C.F. Single & S.W. Single.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of these people, please phone 1-204-224-4815 and leave a message.

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OBITUARIES

SANDHAR (Boreson) Maureen Ella

August 25, 1949 - February 21, 2014

CF $200K Rev $1.5M Asking $725K+. Poised for Rapid expansion if desired or long term comfort with steady growth. Company has developed a strong market niche with little competition providing Technical Solutions to Enviro- Industry. Requires a handson owner operator or corporate merger integrating resources.

Staff and infrastructure are in place. Owner is retiring. Principals only. Respond to: sharpoffer@gmail.com with resume and questions.

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ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS Power sweeping,power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude.

Burnaby based.

Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required. Experience and Air Ticket beneficial.

Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988

J. RYBACHUK & Sons Trucking LTD has an immediate opening for a logging truck driver in the Sparwood/Elko area. Previous quad logger experience required.

Fax resume to 250-425-0505 or e-mail to rybtrk@telus.net.

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EDUCATION

FARM WORKERS

JAMES GARDEN Ltd. requires 3 Farm Workers for Seasonal work starting around May 15 - Oct 15.

Approx 50 hrs/week. Wage rate $10.33/hr. Duties are: planting, cultivating, harvesting, weeding, moving irrigation pipes, and lifting etc.

Fax resumes to 604-574-5921.

Rainbow End Tree Farm

A memorial service to celebrate Maureen’s life will be held Saturday, March 8th, with the location and time to be announced.

Maureen, we miss and love you with all of our hearts.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES OLD SETTLER PUB

in HHS, is currently seeking full and part time line cooks and prep/dishwashers Email resume to: oldsettler@uniserve.com or fax to: 604-796-1034

EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier.

Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, 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.

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Maureen and Mel were longtime residents of Squamish, before moving to Agassiz in 2001. Maureen’s passion was her family, friends, and we can’t forget shopping. She will be remembered for her magical smile and loving attitude that brought joy to everyone she met. She was a gentle soul with passion for life and her comforting presence would fill any room with light.

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PUT YOUR EXPERIENCE to work - The job service for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Free for candidates. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or Call Toll-Free: 1-855-286-0306.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

is hiring one

F/T Seasonal Horticultural General Laborer Job duties include, but not limited to: planting, maintaining horticulture products, working outside in varying weather conditions, and heavy lifting is required. Some high school and previous work experience preferred. Minimum $10.33/hour-wages negotiable.

Minimum 40 hours a week. Prefer local applicants to work in Agassiz and surrounding area(s). No phone calls regarding application status or walk-ins please, we will contact potential candidates after review. Apply through email: gill890@hotmail.com or fax resume to: 604-520-0594.

All applicants must apply through email or fax to be considered.

Business contact number: 778-865-7624 4674 Lougheed Hwy RR3, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A3

www.MOUNTAINMOVERS.ca Your trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683

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knoke trucking

UP TO $400 CASH daily. FT & PT Outdoors, Spring/Summer work.

Seeking honest, hard-working staff.

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

Maureen passed away suddenly on February 21st. She is survived by her beloved husband Mel, her daughter Melissa (husband Dan), and her son Michael. Maureen was Nana to her precious granddaughters Eva and Ella. She leaves behind her brothers Larry (wife Cindy) and Terry, her nieces and nephews, and many friends.

The Old Settler Liquor Store is currently seeking cashiers for our upcoming busy season. Must be responsible, confident and work well in a team orientated environment. email resume to : oldsettler@uniserve.com or fax to: 604-796-1034

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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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.

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

(604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

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HELP WANTED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 239

COMPUTER SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE ESPLANADE AVENUE BLOCK 1 REVITALIZATION PROJECT Construction for the Esplanade Avenue Block 1 Revitalization Project will commence on Monday, February 24, 2014. Esplanade Avenue will be closed between Hot Springs Road and St. Alice Street, effective Monday, February 24, 2014 to Tuesday, April 15, 2014.

St. Alice Street will become a 2-way street with no parking on either side between Lillooet Avenue and Esplanade Avenue.

The transit bus stop has been relocated to St. Alice Street between Lillooet Avenue and Cedar Avenue.

It is anticipated that works at the construction site will be completed by April 15, 2014.

We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact: Ian Gardner, Operations Manager Village of Harrison Hot Springs PO Box 160 495 Hot Springs Road Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 Tele: 604-796-2171

Lifeguard/Instructor Seasonal The District of Kent is accepting applications for the above noted position at the Ferny Combe Pool. Hours are part-time and may include evenings and weekends.

Applicants should possess current National Lifeguard Service, Water Safety Instructor, First Aid, CPR, and Lifesaving Instructor (preferred) certificates. For more information on this exciting opportunity, please see the job description at http://www.district.kent.bc.ca/dh-employment.html Please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience including a photocopy of awards/certifications to the attention of: Ms. Clair Lee, Director of Corporate Services District of Kent PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 Fax: 604-796-9854 Emailed resumes will not be accepted.

The closing date for this position is Friday, March 14, 2014.

The District would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preferred candidates will be required to complete a criminal records check.

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

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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MISC. FOR SALE

757

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available.

Call National Teleconnect Today!

1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

TRANSPORTATION

WANTED TO RENT

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AGASSIZ/HARRISON Senior looking for townhouse, small home, or bsmt suite. N/S 604-796-0374

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 STEEL BUILDING...”THE BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 20X22 $4,259. 25X24 $4,684. 30X34 $6,895. 35X36 $9,190. 40X48 $12,526. 47X70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

REAL ESTATE

338

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com #1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423

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PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

PLUMBING

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

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

RENTALS

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS 700

RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms!

CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo.

Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-657-9422

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Save-More Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80.

1-855-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

PETS 477

PETS

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 CHIHUAHUA, female pup, 6 months, very sweet, $400. Call 604794-7347

APARTMENT/CONDO

AGASSIZ - 2bdrm condo, new paint & carpet, storage room & balcony.

Refs req. $700 + dd. Avail. March 1 604-845-5276 Agassiz, 2 bdrm, recently redecorated, newer stove & fridge, storage rm, deck w/ view of town centre.

Refs req’d, N/S N/P $725/m + dd.

(604)796-2351

autocredit 911

AGASSIZ - Lrg. 2 bdrm Lynwood apt. Newer flooring, heat & covered parking incl. Ph. 604-795-9953 or 604-796-3832 to inquire.

Harrison Hot Springs, 450 Esplanade Ave. waterfront 1 bdrm apt. n/p, f/s. avail. now $550/m, Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604-7920077 HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $575 & $595/month includes utilities. Avail now. Call 604-8196422

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 PLEASE HELP. Did you or someone you know find or get a dog over Xmas. Fem sheltie/schnauzer X, med sz, 35 lb. NO TAIL. Beige.

Lots of hair! Her real family misses her terribly. Tattoo. 778-479-2454 or 604 798 9032. *REWARD*

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533

FERTILIZERS

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

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GARAGE SALES

736

HOMES FOR RENT

818

ABBOTSFORD 3 bedroom house for rent. $1200 per month plus utilities. Close to schools, bus, superstore and mall. No smoking no pets. Huge back yard great for kids.

Washer, dryer with double sinks in bathroom. Call William for viewing 778-908-8467

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2001 DODGE RAM 2500.

Quad cab diesel, loaded, long box, auto. ST#509. $7,900.

2004 HUMMER H2 4 door, auto, 4X4, ST#384. Only this week, $13,900.

2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160K. ST#310. $13,900.

2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K ST#17. $12,900.

2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. ST#126. $14,900.

2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4X4, loaded. Only this week. ST#433. $16,900.

2009 FORD F150 Crew cab, fully loaded $17,900.

2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $18,900.

CARS - DOMESTIC 2007 CHRYSLER 300M

Sports Sedan.

Loaded, Sunroof. $5,900. Air Cared.

Excellent Condition.

OFFICE/RETAIL

604-855-4103

COMMERCIAL SPACE

845

600 sqft of commercial space for lease in a shopping center in CHINA TOWN. High foot and car traffic. Available Immediately. $1000/mo.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

32055 Cedar Lane Abbotsford, BC

Please call for details:

DL#31038

778-323-2334 551

FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, the Fraser Valley Regional District will conduct a Public Hearing with respect to • Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1250, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1250] • Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1251, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1251] • Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1252, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1252] • Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1253, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1253] • Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1254, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1254] • Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1255, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1255] • Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1256, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1256] • Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1257, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1257] The Public Hearing will be conducted on Tuesday, March 11th, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the FVRD Ofmce, 4th Floor Boardroom, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C. The purpose of Bylaws 1250 to 1257 is to amend all Electoral Area Zoning Bylaws to demne and regulate medical marihuana grow operations, as licensed under Health Canada’s Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations, and to provide clarity regarding which zones in each Electoral Area that medical marihuana grow operations will be a permitted use. «5A «

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Financing Available

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GARAGE SALES 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

NO ZONING

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Area A

Zoning Bylaw # 100

TRUCKS

DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237 LAB PUPS, CKC registerd, yellows & blacks, good temperament, shots & tatooed. $800. (604)377-0820

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS

SAWMILLS from only $4,897 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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TRUCKS & VANS

2000 DODGE NEON 4 door, auto, sedan, Aircared, low kms. ST#467. $2,500.

2001 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, fully loaded. Only this week. ST#534 $2,900.

2001 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto loaded A/cared ST#518 $3,900.

2002 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr, fully loaded, lthr, Aircared, ST #516. Only this week! $3,900.

2003 CHEVY IMPALA 4 door, auto, loaded, ST#376. $3,900.

2001 KIA SEPHIA, 4 dr sedan, auto. Only 88K. Only this week. ST# 493. $3,995.

2001 FORD FOCUS 4dr auto, low k’s, loaded ST# 498 $3,995.

2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg auto, a/c, fully loaded, long wheel base. ST#437. $4,900.

2005 HONDA CIVIC, 2dr, auto Si, loaded. ST#497, $4,900.

2003 FORD ESCAPE 4dr, 4X4 auto. ST#377. Only this week! $4,900.

2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. Only this week! $5,500.

2004 CHEV TRAILBLAZER 4X4, auto, 7pass. Aircared. ST #457.Only this week $6,900.

2007 DODGE CALIBER 4 dr, auto, loaded. ST#383 $7,500.

2004 FORD EXPLORER 4 door, 4X4, auto, 7 passenger, fully loaded, ST#470 $7,900.

2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, ST#371. Only this week! $8,900 2008 KIA MAZDA, 4 dr auto, fully loaded, ST#417. Only this week! $8,900.

2008 CHEV MALIBU. 4 door, auto, fully loaded. Only this week. ST#520 $8,900.

2009 DODGE AVENGER, 4dr fully loaded. Only this week.

ST#532. $8,900.

2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, h/back, sunroof, auto. ST#366.

Only this week! $9,900.

2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, very low kms, 82K only. ST#393. Only this week! $10,500.

2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 pass, leather, runs good, ST#424. $10,900.

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr sedan, loaded, Only this week.

No trade. ST#504. $10,900.

2008 JEEP COMPASS 4 door, auto, low km, only 83K kms, ST#447 this week $11,900.

2008 KIA Sportage, 4 door, auto, runs good. Only this week! $11,900.

2009 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, 5 passenger. ST#418.

Only this week! $11,900.

2010 FORD ESCAPE 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. ST#487.

Only this week! $11,900.

2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428.

Only this week! $13,900.

2007 GMC ACADIA 4 dr, 8 passenger, all wheel drive, runs good. ST#319. $14,900 2009 JETTA TDi 4 dr, auto, leather, fully loaded. ST#402.

Only this week. $15,900.

2011 FORD ESCAPE, auto, 4 door, fully loaded. Only 20K, ST#471. $18,900.

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The public hearing on Bylaws 1250 to 1257 is to be held by a delegate of the FVRD Board. Copies of the Board resolution making the delegation and copies of Bylaws 1250 to 1257 are available for public inspection until March 11th, 2014 at the Fraser Valley Regional District, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday) . For further information, please contact the Planning Department at 604-702-5000, toll free 1-800-528-0061, or by email at planninginfo@fvrd.bc.ca.

Information is available online at: http://www.fvrd.bc.ca/InsidetheFVRD/CommunityPlanning/Pages/MMZ.aspx At this public hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaws which are the subject of the hearing.

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