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JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Wayward Pines will soon be gone, with set demolition underway this week. Some crew workers salvaged wood and hardware from the set, while others emptied out the false storefronts. The actors will be back in town to shoot a few additional scenes for the Fox TV series sometime in the future, however the set will be digitally added post-production.

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Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

C.E. Barry intermediate school will close, and its 150 students will be accommodated at other schools within the district in the fall, including Hope secondary.

The closure is the combined result of costly seismic upgrade work that needs to be completed, and falling enrolment numbers. The school district has engaged with the public through a number of community forums over the last week, and heard overwhelmingly that the the K-7 model is preferred.

Superintendent Karen Nelson said they needed to make a decision

quickly on the future of C.E. Barry so that families could know where their children would be attending school next year.

"We need to get this done as soon as possible," she told the board Tuesday evening. "People want answers."

The board voted 5-2 in favour of closing the school and retaining Grade 5 students at Coquihalla, transferring Grade 6 students to Coquihalla and giving Grade 7 students the option of attending either Silver Creek elementary or Hope secondary. Trustees Pat Furness and Tom Hendrickson voted against the recommendation.

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with the long term plan being the K-7 model at the elementary level, and a return to a Grades 8-12 model at Hope secondary.

Still, the school board's decision hit a nerve with teachers who attended the meeting at Kent elementary Tuesday night, with some leaving the room in tears. Others used the question period to express their anger.

"As a parent I said I was going to hold you accountable," said teacher Lenora Poulin. "The decision you made tonight was wrong."

Other teachers, many of them parents themselves, said the board was not putting students first. That

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prompted a few trustees to snap back at C.E. Barry teachers who refused to work last Tuesday, citing concerns that the building wasn't safe.

"It's been a really stressful week," said trustee Rose Tustian. "It started with the staff walking off the job (at C.E. Barry). I saw first hand students not being put first … You closed that school the day you walked out."

The district had been mulling over the choice between closing the school and retrofitting it.

On May 12, 2012, the government announced $122 million of new capital funding to carry out structural upgrades for 14 school with high Continued on 3

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CHANGE OF PLANS Dear Residents of Agassiz, Due to an unforeseen issue with the availability of one of our lead actors, we will be unable to proceed with the filming of the additional scenes that we had previously planned to shoot during the week of June 23rd to 27th. At the present time we do not know when we will be able to re-schedule this work.

We have therefore decided to proceed with the dismantling of our façade immediately.

When we eventually return to the area to complete our filming, likely late summer or early fall, we will utilize the talents of our visual effects department to re-create the façade in post-production for those scenes.

We’d like to provide you with some information to help you prepare for this work and anticipate how our activities may affect your daily routine. The following is an approximate schedule of our plans for wrapping out of the area: Wednesday, June 18th to Friday, June 27th • An independent contracting company, in collaboration with the Wayward Pines Construction Department, will dismantle and remove the entire façade on Pioneer Park.

• This crew will begin at roughly noon each day, but will limit their work to the rear park side of the façade until 5:00pm.

• After 5:00pm each day we will close the north (westbound) land of Pioneer Avenue so that our crew can work on the front of the façade.

• Once the façade is completely out of the park we will remove the sidewalk that we installed on the north side of Pioneer Ave. This work may require that we close the north (westbound) lane to traffic but we will try to contain it to the latter part of the day, ideally after 5:00pm.

Wednesday, July 2nd to Friday, July 11th • Our Greens Department will restore Pioneer Park. This process will be overseen by the District and may be ongoing off and on throughout the summer and fall to ensure that the repairs and restoration are successful and that the park hasn’t suffered any long-term damage.

It is our hope that removing our set earlier than anticipated in our previous letter, will lessen the impact on both the summer programs in the park and the summer sales of local businesses, and by restricting our road closures to after 5:00pm we should be able to minimize the disruptions to the day-to-day activities on Pioneer Avenue.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please don’t hesitate to contact me at our Burnaby Production Office at 1-604-431-5502. General information about filming in Agassiz is available through the District of Kent Film Office at 604796-2235.

We thank you again for your continued patience and cooperation of our production.

Sincerely,

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Milk from Chilliwack Cattle Sales will likely be destroyed Saputo calling for ‘strict reforms’ from dairy producers Jennifer Feinberg BLACK PRESS

Outrage is coming from all over the globe.

The Kooyman family of Chilliwack, still reeling after video evidence surfaced last week of cow abuse at the hands of eight dairy workers, is facing more problems.

Milk pick-up from the farm was suspended Friday by the BC Milk Marketing Board, and reinstated the next day when it received assurances from independent veterinarians about safeguards being implemented to ensure animal welfare best practices.

But it wasn’t enough.

Montreal-based dairy giant Saputo announced Monday it would no longer accept milk from Chilliwack Cattle Sales, pending independent audits – this, after more than 90,000 people signed a change.org petition calling for a boycott.

The marketing board put out a release Tuesday saying it will honour the processor’s request that milk not be accepted from Chilliwack Cattle Sales, which means thousands of litres of milk per day will likely have to be dumped.

The refusal by the dairy giant to take receipt of milk from Chilliwack Cattle Sales is a big concern for the board.

The release states the board was satisfied by assurances from officials that animal welfare issues are being addressed at the farm, and the Notice to Industry of June 14 also provided additional actions steps it will require over time, such as independent audits and monitoring.

“However, the Board recognizes the need to respond to processors’ milk orders, and as such the Board will adjust delivery decisions as necessary given current circumstances.

“The Board has received requests from processors that milk orders do not include milk deliveries from Chilliwack Cattle Sales until the additional independent audits have been completed.

JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Video footage of cow abuse taking place at Chilliwack Cattle Sales has sparked a series of repercussions. This week, Saputo announced they would not accept milk from the dairy farm.

“The Board will act in accordance with processor requests and due to lack of market, the milk will be destroyed,” read the release.

The latest actions follow the release of an undercover video June 8, which showed graphic evidence of animal abuse at Chilliwack Cattle Sales, Canada’s largest dairy farm on Prairie Central Road. BC SPCA said it was investigating if cruelty charges would be laid.

footage shot by Mercy for Animals Canada.

“We have been and will continue to remain transparent on this issue,” says Kooyman.

“We want to remain an open book to the public and our industry and will do whatever it takes to restore their faith.”

They are opening their doors to Saputo, the largest dairy processor in Canada.

“We would like to extend an open

“This is a family farm started in the 1950s and we care deeply for our animals.”

Jeff Kooyman, Chilliwack Cattle Sale Saputo is calling for “strict reform” from dairy producers, with enforceable legal measures to prevent future animal abuse, and severe penalties for abusers.

The Kooyman family put out a simple message this week in reaction to the Saputo decision, restating its “commitment to transparency,” and doing what it takes to ensure the wellbeing of their animals, from cameras to improved employee training.

Family spokesperson Jeff Kooyman has tried to get in front of the issue from day one. He told the Progress initially he was horrified by the video

invitation to Saputo to come and view the farm and level of animal care for themselves,” he said.

“This is a family farm started in the 1950s and we care deeply for our animals. We would love the opportunity to show this to Saputo and what measures have been put in place to ensure animal welfare.”

The Kooymans have been working closely with the BC SPCA and regulatory authorities, taking steps to ensure animal safety by installing cameras throughout the farm as well as revising hiring policies and seeking new training programs for new and current staff.

Training will align

with the Canadian Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle, published in 2009.

Saputo officials support the recommendation by the BC SPCA that the Canadian Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle, published in 2009, be adopted into provincial law.

“To set the record straight, Saputo does not own or operate any dairy farms in British Columbia, or anywhere else in Canada. Like all dairy processors in Canada, Saputo is required by law to purchase milk from the provincial milk marketing boards. While we do not own the farms, we care deeply about the way the milk we sell is produced.

“We will not accept milk from the BC Milk Marketing Board supplied by this farm until we are fully satisfied that strict animal welfare practices are in place.

We always strive to do the right thing and our stewardship of the public’s trust in our industry is something we take very seriously.

“The abuse brought to light in this case should be viewed as a catalyst for change to ensure the proper treatment of dairy cattle through appropriate, enforceable and legal measures including severe penalties for offenders.”

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seismic risk. C.E. Barry was identified as a vulnerable structure at high risk of widespread damage or structural

collapse, likely not reparable after a major seismic event. As the process progressed, the ministry of education directed the school

board to focus on seismic upgrades to ensure safety, not school renewal, and pursue the lowest cost option.

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consultants were hired to produce a a seismic project identification report for C.E Barry, with solutions for structural upgrades to

JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Teachers walked off the job at C.E. Barry last week, citing concerns of safety after hearing a report that the school needed seismic upgrades.

Luna's great rescue Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

A McCombs Drive resident with a penchant for climbing has been the talk of the town for the last few weeks.

Luna the cat spent a good portion of those weeks at the tippy top of a tall tree, either not wanting or not able to come down on her own.

After the first few days, her owners and other concerned residents wondered just how long she would stay in her perch.

They waited and waited as the days passed. After nine days, the SPCA referred Top That Tree Services, who helped rescue Luna with the help of the Harrison Fire Department.

The fire department's ladder couldn't reach Luna, but the arborist's ladder could. The fire chief headed up to speak with Luna and bring her down.

And Luna, her owners have said, is now an indoor cat.

address life safety. The detailed cost estimate for the work came in at $4 million.

Karen Virteau, a teacher at Silver Creek, said she was hoping the majority of C.E. Barry Grade 7s will choose to come to her school, where a Grade 7 program is already in place.

Portables will be used at Coquihalla to handle the new influx of students there. Two new portables will be bought at a cost of $120,000 each, and a third portable will be moved from C.E. Barry.

Trustee Marv Cope said the most important thing is making sure there is space available for teaching, no matter where it is.

School zones don't apply during strike days

Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

School zones do not apply during strike days, the RCMP have confirmed.

The question popped up on social media on Friday, a strike day in that school district.

UFVRD's media liaison Cst. Tracy Wolbeck confirmed that public school zones that normally require drivers to slow down to 30 km/hr or less on school days only apply on regular school days.

Strike days do not fall under that category.

"It's a really good question," she said, and she had confirmed her answer with the Fraser Valley traffic services department.

But she warned that drivers be aware of whether they're driving in a public school zone or a private school zone. Private schools that are still in session are not in the midst of a strike, so those areas would still be considered school zones, she warned. news@ahobserver.com

"Teachers teach," he said. "That's what they do and it doesn't matter where they go for a period of time. If you give them the space to do it, they teach."

The district will immediately start planning a long term solution for the 20152016 school year.

– with files from the Hope Standard

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The Harrison Fire Department and Top That Tree Services worked together last week to bring down Luna, after she spent nine days up a tree.

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Kent residents invited to have say in community development Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

The District of Kent’s new Official Community Plan will go through a final public step next week, before adoption.

The community is invited to take part in a public hearing on June 24 at the Friendship House in Agassiz, with the possibility of reconvening the following day if needed.

The OCP has been under review for the last year, and a draft document was discussed at a well-attended open house in November. The District said they received 47 written comments from the public, and six official responses from various levels of government, including the regional

district, Fraser Health, the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, ministry of transportation, and two from the Agricultural Land Commission.

Based on those responses and further review, some changes have been made to the OCP. The document is the guiding text that helps council and staff plan land use into the future.

A full copy of the new OCP is available at the District of Kent office during business hours, and online at the District website. It will also be made available at the Agassiz Library. Following the June 24 public hearing, council will read the OCP a third time before adoption.

Businessman voted in as Liberal nominee The Liberals have nominated their candidate for next year’s federal election in the new riding that includes Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.

More than 500 Liberal party members cast their ballot in Abbotsford last Saturday, nominating Jatinder Sidhu as the Liberal Party of Canada's candidate in the riding of Mission–Matsqui–Fraser Canyon.

Welcoming his nomination, Sidhu said, "On a historic day, I’m elated and encouraged by the strong turnout in the newly formed riding of Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon. I’m looking forward to working with people in the community, and I’m excited to be representing the Liberal Party led by Justin Trudeau in the next election."

Sidhu immigrated to Canada with his wife in 1974.

He initially settled in Mission, where his three children were born, before moving to Abbotsford where he resides today.

He now owns and operates a number of businesses in the Fraser Valley, and is the founding member of the Fraser Valley Indo-Canadian Business Association.

He has been on the University of the Fraser Valley board of governors, the Asia Pacific Market Advisory Committee, the BC Multicultural Advisory Committee, the Abbotsford Police Board, the Fraser Valley Cole Co-op Association, the Abbotsford Agrifair Board, and the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce.

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Harrison mayor Leo Facio cut a ribbon to officially mark the completion of two major infrastructure projects.

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Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

The Village of Harrison celebrated the completion of two big projects last Friday, by touring through both locations.

One of the projects will help ensure public safety for residents and tourists, while the second is designed to boost economic development and tourism.

First stop was at the Village office, where Mayor Leo Facio spoke briefly about each project. After a few words from MLA Laurie Throness, the crowd moved onto the water treatment plant, where a new state of the art ultra filtration water treatment system and intake upgrade are now complete. The upgrade was necessary for the Village to meet required objectives through both the Canadian Water Guidelines and the Fraser Health Authority. Totaling $1.15 million, the completion of the project was made possible through the federal Gas Tax Fund, Facio said.

Following a short tour of the building that houses the system on Hot Springs Road, those taking part in the tour walked down to Esplanade Avenue, where a major renovation of the street took place recently.

Ringing in at $815,000, this project was also made possible due to funding from the government. About 35% of that came from the Gas Tax Fund, and the remaining 65% came from the Resort Municipality Initiative funding.

Facio noted that both projects would have been impossible without the funding programs available, and thanked both Throness and a representative for MP Mark Strahl.

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Opinion QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Much to do about money Very few parents would have expected last fall that their children’s school year would be over by just the second week of June.

Yet that strongly appears to be the case, as negotiations between the BC Public School Employers’ Association and the BC Teachers’ Federation collapsed after the weekend, and a full-scale strike is underway.

It is unlikely now that a settlement can be reached between the two sides, which remain far apart on wages, benefits and classroom issues.

BCPSEA’s latest offer includes a $1,200 signing bonus for an agreement by the end of the school year, and a series of wage increases up to May 2019 that includes “economic stability dividend” amounts depending on B.C.’s economic performance.

The BCTF wants a $5,000 signing bonus followed by increases of 3.5 per cent in the first year and 1.5 per cent in each of the next three years,

Do you agree with Saputo’s decision to no longer accept milk from Chilliwack Cattle Sales, where eight employees were caught on video abusing cows?

for a total raise of eight per cent plus compounding, which brings it closer to 12 per cent – double what any other public service union has accepted this year.

As the BCTF and some members of the public maintain, “it’s not all about money,” and in some respects, that’s true.

The BCTF also wants reduction in class sizes and changes to composition, with more special needs support.

The harsh reality is in the costs.

The BCSPEA has calculated the current teachers’ wages and benefits demands to be worth $211 million in year five. Expanded preparation time for teachers would add another $90-million plus.

And the price tag on the union’s position on class size and composition? The BCPSEA puts that at $1.67 billion – a 30-plus per cent increase on the entire B.C. annual education budget of about $5 billion.

Ultimately, it does become all about the money.

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

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Ontario election lessons for B.C. B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – “Liberal” is becoming one of the most illdefined words in Canadian politics.

Here in B.C., a Liberal is a Conservative, or at least a fiscal conservative, bent on balancing budgets and battling big unions to force them to recognize today’s world of low growth and low inflation.

In Ottawa, a Liberal is currently whatever Justin Trudeau wakes up and decides. One day he’s a libertarian who wants to legalize marijuana, and the next he’s in touch with his inner Taliban, issuing a moral edict on abortion.

In Ontario, Premier Kathleen Wynne saved her gut-shot Liberal government by limping to the left of the NDP, promising to spend

lots more borrowed money and build lots of transit.

This is in a have-not province with an operating deficit that is currently running north of $12 billion. For comparison purposes, B.C.’s deficit swelled briefly beyond $3 billion in the wake of the Great Recession of 2009, and the books stayed in the red until last year as the B.C. Liberals unwound the Harmonized Sales Tax and repaid a $1.6 billion HST transfer allowance to Ottawa.

You think B.C.’s energy policy is a disaster? Check out Ontario, where the cops are still investigating the $1 billion cancellation of plans to construct two natural gas-fired power plants before the 2011 election.

The gas plants were to stabilize erratic output from wind and solar power, a European-style climate change gesture that involved Ontario ratepayers giving a huge subsidy to Korean tech giant Samsung.

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The Ontario Liberals clung to power in part by promising a provincial pension scheme on the same scale as the Canada Pension Plan.

B.C. has a similar pension program in the works, to be

“If all goes well here, B.C. can continue to send transfer payments to the fantasyland of Ontario” offered to the two thirds of small business and self-employed people who don’t have a group plan with their employer.

Ours would, of course, be voluntary.

Not so in Ontario, where large and small businesses will be required to cough up half of the required pension payments.

The Ontario model is dumb on several levels. It is to be imposed

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Here’s the funny part, if you don’t live in Ontario. Wynne tabled her spending-spree, deficit-be-damned budget in an effort to convince the NDP to keep propping up the Liberal minority government and avoid an election.

Instead, she won a majority and now has to implement her pie-in-the-sky promises. Ontario is bracing for a downgrade in its credit rating based on the election result, and is about to go into province-wide bargaining with public service unions who want their share from the Liberal money tree.

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B.C. voters now have three years to see how the Ontario version of Liberal government plays out, compared to the B.C. Liberal version.

For us, much depends on resource development, including forest products, natural gas and other trade with Asia.

If all goes well here, B.C. can continue to send transfer payments to the fantasyland of Ontario.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Mailbag RCMP touched by kindness The tragedy in Moncton involving our three fallen RCMP officers has been felt throughout the country. The Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment has seen so many acts of kindness and support from the public during this very difficult time. From the heartfelt words for our officers to the flowers, cards and gifts of condolence, your compassion has touched us.

I was humbled that members of our

communities took the time from their busy lives to reach out to us. We have felt supported and appreciated through these acts of kindness and for that, we thank you. It was particularly touching to see so many of you wearing red in support of our officers on the day of the regimental funerals. This spoke volumes of your support for us and the families who were directly involved in this tragedy.

The widespread community support we

Changes to Harrison enjoyed by many

have seen will stay with us in the months and years ahead. The members of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment have been inspired by these random acts of kindness and sympathy. On behalf of the members and staff of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment I wish to thank each and every one of you for your support.

Deanne Burleigh, Superintendent Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment

Private schools more efÄcient Teachers are important and necessary people for the future of our children and society in general but what they are asking for is what everyone wants; more pay, less work.

The demand for smaller classes and more teaching assistants is really a demand for less work.

The average British Colombian has averaged a wage increase of .8% over the last few years and teachers have averaged 2.5% (The Fraser Institute).

There is no shortage of teachers at present with three unemployed teachers for every job opening and the universities are churning out more teachers in a time of decreasing student numbers. If a few were to move to the frozen northern wastelands for higher salaries it would not hurt the supply. Many other professionals also make less money in B.C. than in

Alberta or the Territories because B.C. is perceived to be a better place to live.

I see the move to increased numbers in private schools as incredibly efficient, they receive 50% of what a regular school does from the taxpayer and, as a bonus, they buy the land and build the schools for free. I believe that the teachers trade union opposes private schools because they lose their monopoly and the bargaining power that goes with it. A relatively small increase in the amount paid to the private schools would increase their number as more parents opt for control over their children’s futures as prices come down.

If the teachers are starving perhaps a pay increase could be granted with a corresponding increase in instructional days per year.

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Sidewalks have been upgraded and the street has been narrowed to one lane as an improvement along Esplanade in Harrison.

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My husband and I were in Harrison Hot Springs on Monday evening (June 9) to see the newly upgraded sidewalks near the Harrison Resort. What a great idea to incorporate seating into the plan.

At the open plaza, we had the pleasure of speaking with visitors from Georgia. They were most impressed with Harrison and commented on it's beauty and planning. What they didn't know was the effort of yourself and council to accomplish required changes to your infrastructure and the applications for grants to achieve such a pleasant balance of features. We know it's been an ongoing effort that has taken years to accomplish. We feel your efforts are rewarded not only in the compliments you receive but also in the higher property valuations of the community as a whole. The spirit of the commercial enterprises is reflected in the refreshingly new and vivid colour schemes around town. We are pleased to pass on praise of Harrison to you and those who have worked so hard to make Harrison such a place of welcome. Lloyd and Carol Curry

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Latin singer brings enchanting songs Submitted

Eliana Cuevas performs July 18 on the beach stage during the Harrison Festival of the Arts. Admission is $2.

Maybe it’s all this FIFA World Cup fever, but this week’s pick as we countdown to the Harrison Festival of the Arts is Venezuela’s

trees gently blow in the breeze and the sounds of summer fill the air.

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After moving to Toronto, she boldly began using a fake ID to play the city’s top jazz clubs despite being underage.

Singing for Brazilian, flamenco and jazz ensembles influenced her eclectic sound.

Her engaging voice and songwriting on topics from adventure to forgiveness wowed the local music scene, hailing Eliana as ‘Canada’s Latin Music Queen’ (680 News).

As much a product of the pan-Latin mix of Toronto as of her native Venezuala, Eliana Cuevas is a soulful and captivating performer. Her music evokes the great Latin American popular singers, combining sensitivity to the lyrics she sings with an impressive musicality, influenced by pop and

jazz. Through years of touring around the world, across Canada, and collaborating with Juno Awardwinning performers, she has grown into an accomplished singer-song writer and bandleader with unlimited colours in her compositional and lyrical palette. Eliana will be performing with her band of exceptional jazz and Latin musicians, on the beach stage on Friday, July 18 at 7 p.m.

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The kids at Variety Play Preschool in Agassiz finished off their year with a celebration that included a sports day, a slideshow of photos and a presentation to their teachers, Miss Marge and Miss Milly. The two have been running Variety Play for many years, and are the first teachers for many local children.

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Harrison hosts pet parade Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Do you have a dashing Daschund, pretty parrot or handsome horse?

You may want to show him or her off, in the first annual Harrison Hot Springs Canada Day Pet Parade.

It’s the newest

addition to the July 1 festivities, and Erin Goosen at Tourism Harrison is hoping to see plenty of pets on parade.

“It’s open to any pets, big or small,” she said.

There will be prizes for the best dressed pet, the best dressed pet owner, best in show, and a few more categories that

will depend upon the entries.

Best of all, there’s no entrance fee.

Anyone wanting to participate in the parade is asked to email

info@tourismharrison. com, or call the office at 604-796-5581. The parade will marshall at 3 p.m. at St. Alice Hall on Esplanade. news@ahobserver.com

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Tennis club starts up In anticipation of summer weather, the Harrison International All-weather Tennis Club will start drop-in tennis at 8 a.m. daily at the Spring Park tennis complex.

All are welcome.

Good fun and exercise is guaranteed at no cost.

Contact John Allen at 604-796-9117 for more information.

Aquanauts achieve personal bests in Haney In Agassiz, you know summer is coming when the local outdoor pool opens in May. The first kids to swim are the Aquanauts, who swim all summer to compete for their own personal best time and for bragging rights of being the fastest swimmers of the Fraser Valley.

The second meet of the season was in Haney. Sixteen Agassiz Harrison Aquanauts attended and all of them achieved at least one personal best time. All the swimmers

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All the swimmers competed in a variety of free style events and did well. In 50 free, Hebrina McInroy and Randolf McInroy led the way coming third, followed by Jaydin Lee and Alex Schwichetenberg coming fifth and Taylor Lee who came sixth and Morgan

Sparkes who came eighth. For 100 free, Anton came first Herbrina came third, Nashon Douglas came fourth, Randolph, Alex and Moran came fifth and Jaydin came sixth.

The IM (individual medley) is a sign of the real swimmer as they have to swim all of the four strokes. Randolf and Morgan swam the 100 IM coming sixth

and eighth while Jaydin and Alex swam the more difficult 200 IM and came seventh and eighth respectively. Another notable swims was the first place finish in the 100 fly by Nashon.

Finally, in case you think coaches just stand on the side of the pool offering tips and encouragement, our coaches Rachel and Jordan also competed. Rachel came first in 100 fly. Jordan came third in 50 fly and 100 free and fourth in 50 free.

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Melanoma on the rise despite simple ways to protect your skin It wasn’t always like this.

Historically, pale skin was considered a mark of wealth, leisure and social standing. For example, Nofret, the wife of a high priest in Ancient Egypt, used powders and lotions like myrrh and frankincense made from tree resins and used pigments like

PUBLIC NOTICE Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1508, 2014 What: Public hearing to consider public input regarding the District of Kent Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1508, 2014.

When: Please join us at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2014. You can speak in person at the hearing or by providing a written submission to the Director of Development Services, District of Kent, PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 or dkohuch@district.kent. bc.ca before 12:00 p.m., June 24, 2014.

Where: The public hearing is to be held at the Friendship House, 7272 Morrow Road, Agassiz, BC. What is it?

An Official Community Plan sets out how a community intends to develop and grow over time.

It serves as a critical planning tool to help make decisions on aspects like where we locate housing, what our transportation priorities are, which lands we protect from development, and what lands we allocate for future growth of business and housing to ensure community needs are met and sustained. It is the foundation for policies, regulations, and decisions affecting land use and development. The OCP reflects the ideas, feedback, and passion of the people who live, work and play in the District of Kent. It is developed through community participation, input and a vision to have a healthy and balanced community.

In 2012, the District of Kent initiated a review and update of its 2001 Official Community Plan. This Bylaw, District of Kent Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1508, 2014, is the result of that planning process.

What changes?

The OCP bylaw includes revisions and updates to all sections of the plan which includes: • vision and guiding principles • population, demographics and growth • land use designations • commercial land use • industrial land use • environment & sustainability • transportation network • servicing • health and social well-being • development permit areas Need more info?

The Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1508, 2014, and other relevant background material is available for review by the public online at the District of Kent’s website, or at the reception desk in the District’s Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays). You may also contact Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services at 604-796-2235 for more information.

yellow ochre to make her skin pale and clear. Until the late 19th century, women continuing avoiding the sun or protecting their skin with hats and/or parasols, floor length dresses and long sleeves.

However, the trend to whiteness would come to a halt in the new century.

If a single person could be credited for popularizing the “tan”, it would Coco Chanel, the designer who bronzed herself on a yacht in the Mediterranean and declared in 1929, “A girl simply has to be tanned.” It didn’t take long for celebrity males to pick up the trend and image of the tanned body spread.

Ironically, within a few decades, bronzed skin, not pale skin, had come to represent money, leisure time and, in addition, good health and attractiveness.

Fast forward to 2014.

Decades of being overexposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and indoor tanning beds has resulted in skin cancer being one of the fastest rising of all cancers in Canada.

There are three types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma.

Most cases of skin cancer are either basal or squamous cell carcinomas. They tend to develop later on in life on areas of the body that have been exposed many times to the sun.

They progress slowly and rarely cause death because they usually do not spread to other parts of the body.

Although they are most often removed by surgery, they can cause scarring, disfigurement or loss of function in certain parts of the body. It is expected that over 76,000 news cases

of these two types of skin cancer in Canada will be diagnosed this year.

M a l i g n a n t melanomas are different. They are the type most likely to be fatal. Unlike other skin cancers, they happen earlier in life, develop on almost any part of the body and spread rapidly. It is especially hard to stop once it has spread to other parts of the body but it can be readily treated in its earliest stages.

Over 6,500 new cases are expected to be diagnosed this year.

The rapid rise of skin cancers has become an important health problem with significant economic cost. Surveys show that people are spending more time in the sun without using the recommended forms of protection.

These include: 1. taking special precautions to

prevent children from overexposure, 2. using sunscreen properly, 3. planning outdoor activities before 9:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m. when the sun is not at its strongest or at any time of the day when the UV index is 3 or less, 4. wearing protective clothing, hats and sunglasses and, 5. seeking shade.

Similarly, the practice of using tanning beds with their intense doses of UV radiation needs to be stopped.

Skin cancer is a largely preventable disease.

With the onset of long awaited summer weather, the health professionals at the Agassiz Community Health Centre encourage you to be sun safe this summer.

– submitted by the Agassiz Community Health Centre

Garage sale supports local youth programs Despite YIP closure, community services keeping youth active A local business that has supported the Youth Inclusion Program is continuing to do so despite the worthy program coming to an end.

Agassiz All Storage is busy this week preparing for what will be their fourth annual fundraising garage sale, Saturday, June 21.

In past years, the money raised has gone to help YIP deliver programming to local youth.

YIP is a government funded program run through Agassiz Harrison Community Services.

It was intended to run for five years, and will hit that milestone in July.

Agassiz All Storage is hoping to raise $1,500 to help the youth involved go on a camping trip to Osoyoos, where they'll get a chance to go waterskiing. Last year, the sale raised more than

$1,000 and helped send the kids to the Sushwap for three days of recreational therapy.

Local teens are helping spread the word about the sale by putting posters up around town, and anyone wanting to support their trip can stop by the garage sale to buy a pop or hot dog.

The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Agassiz All Storage at 7651 Industrial Way.

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How well do you know your garden?

The Communities in Bloom committee for Harrison Hot Springs is hosting an event on Saturday that will get you

better connected with your own garden space.

They will be giving out information on a variety of topics, including garden plot plans, seed germination, soil care, fertilizers and composting, planting,

weed control and pollinators. They will also be hosting a few family friendly activities. Visitors will receive a free potted sunflower and buy a native lupine. For a small fee, you can also paint a bee house. There

will be a master gardener in attendance, along with the Miami River Streamkeeper’s Committee.

The Know Your Garden event will all take place in Spirit Square at the Harrison Hot

Springs Plaza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All proceeds from the event will go toward the Help Project, a collaborative community effort to increase support for local youth. news@ahobserver.com

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Art and garden tour features Harrison Mills artists The ACES Art & Garden Tour is coming up, with stops in Deroche, Lake Errock and Harrison Mills.

The tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 and wraps up at the Woodside Gallery at 2226 Lougheed Hwy. from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

There are 14 stops on the tour, that rambles along the Scenic 7, and it is a fundraiser for ACES, the Actively Creating an Exceptional Society. This non-profit group based in the Fraser Valley advocates and educates on sustainability, the environment

and offers community events such as Movie Nights and the annual Rivers of Peace EcoArts Festival at the end of September.

Arts & Garden Tour passports are $8 for individuals and $15 for two people, and are available at The Pantry

Natural Foods on 1st Avenue in Mission, Deroche General Store, Kilby Farm Store and Agassiz Produce on Pioneer Street. The tour is followed by a tea reception at Woodside Gallery. For more information visit www.weareaces.org or email info@weareaces.com.

One track supporting another after theft

Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

The Agassiz Motocross Track has had extensive damage after a break in and theft earlier in June.

When Leslie McKellar heard about the damage, it brought up the devastation that was felt at the neighbouring Agassiz Speedway last year.

So, this weekend's racing event there will be a fundraiser in effect to help the Agassiz motocross group get back on their feet.

"I will have a bucket at the pit gate kiosk and request everyone bring a loonie, so that we can help defray

the costs to this lovely little track," McKellar said. "If you can spare this, I am sure the motocross track will appreciate it. That is what neighbours are for. So, redeem your bottles and cans and let us see what we can do to help out."

It is Pirate and Princess Day at the Agassiz Speedway on Saturday, sponsored by the Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce. The evening's events include Hornets, mini stocks, midgets and compact hit to pass. There will even be prizes for the best dressed pirates and princesses. For prices and times, visit www.agassizspeedway.com.

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caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Weds. & Thurs. 9:30 am 1 pm 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313

For Seniors Local Groups & Activities

www.finback.ca

Hope Auto Body Ltd.

Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting Place - Meet friends, old & new! Parents/

Agassiz Kids At The Cross -Thursdays Coffee Break/Story Hou r - A weekly at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI Bible Study for ladies & children 0-5. Weds. call Ettie 604-819-6822 9:30 am Agassiz Christian Reformed Churc h on Morrow Road. FMI call or text 604-997Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal 4484 Sit and Be Fit 10:30 am Mon. & Fri., education, nutrition & support. Lunch is Drop-in Floor Curling 7 pm Thurs. provided. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morro w 1789 The Royal Westminster Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313 Regiment Cadet Corps - Westie Army Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm Cadets Training at the Royal Canadian at Kent Elementary School. Free drop-in for Legion Branch No 228 - 344 Fort Street kids 0 - 5. FMI call Kent Elementary at 604- Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm, Free for ages 796-2161.

12 - 19 Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD Email: 1789trg@gmail.com or call 604-799-8897

V I S I T O U R S H OW RO OM

www.peteandsonplumbing.com

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

Kidz

at the Cross - Harrison Elementary - Thurs. 6 - 7:30 pm Grades 4, 5 & 6 Registration & team leader - Carol Cartm ell 604-793-0171 or gospelbrass@shaw.ca Crafts • Games • Lesson

6390 PIONEER AVE., AGASSIZ

Locally owned and operated For more information visit

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

For the Kids Local Groups & Activities

Agassiz Campus Sunday, 10:30 am Kids’ Ministry Meeting at the Ag Hall 6800 Pioneer Ave. www.central365.org

Tea ea & Bake Sa Sale

SAT, JUNE 21ST Sales start 1:00 pm Tea at 1:30 - 3 pm 7237 Morrow Rd., St.Anthony’s Church

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HAIRSTYLIST WANTED Chilliwack Location

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Meet singles right now! No paid operators, just real people like you.

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AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr

EDUCATION

Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs is seeking the approval of the electors to authorize the borrowing of funds for the upgrade to the Miami River Dike Pump Station for the Village of Harrison Hot Springs.

The Village of Harrison Hot Springs Council has given three readings to the “Miami River Dike Pump Station Upgrade Loan Authorization Bylaw” No. 1052, 2014, which will authorize borrowing for the project. The proposed amount to be borrowed is a maximum of $600,000.00 over a fifteen year period with an estimated average homeowner cost of $32.26 annually. A copy of the bylaw can be viewed on the Village’s website at www.harrisonhotsprings.ca or can be picked up at the Village Office during regular office hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Any eligible elector of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs who wishes to indicate that the Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs should not proceed to adopt the “Miami River Dike Pump Station Upgrade Loan Authorization Bylaw” No. 1052, 2014, unless the bylaw is approved by assent of the electors (through a referendum), must complete and submit an Elector Response Form in person or by mail to the Corporate Officer, Village of Harrison Hot Springs, located at 495 Hot Springs Road, BC, or by mail to PO Box 160, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M1K0 NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M. ON JULY 28, 2014.

These forms can be printed from the Village’s website at www.harrisonhotsprings.ca or picked up at the Village Office during regular office hours, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The elector response forms will be accepted only if they are in the form established by the Village of Harrison Hot Springs and contain original signatures. The only persons who are entitled to sign the forms are electors within the Village of Harrison Hot Springs. ELECTOR RESPONSE FORMS MAY NOT BE RETURNED BY FAX OR EMAIL. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursuant to the Community Charter, the Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs may adopt Bylaw No. 1052, if, after the deadline, Elector Response Forms are certified by the Corporate Officer as having been signed by less than 10% (122) of the eligible electors in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs.

ELIGIBLE ELECTORS must be: - 18 years of age or older, - Canadian citizen, - Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day you sign the Elector Response Form, - Resident of, or registered owner of real property (in your personal name) in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs for at least 30 days immediately before the day you sign the Elector Response Form, and - Not disqualified by law from voting For information on the proposed Miami River Dike Pump Station Upgrade project, please contact Ian Crane, Chief Administrative Officer at 604-796-2171 or at icrane@harrisonhotsprings.ca. For more information on the alternative approval process please contact Debra Key, Corporate Officer by phone (604-796-2171); email dkey@harrisonhotsprings.ca; or directly at the Municipal Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC. Debra Key Corporate Officer

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

PCL ENERGY - Now Hiring Journeyperson: Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com.

Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416 Wanted - p/t contract worker for yard work. for approx.4 to 6 weeks. req’d imminently in the Harrison Mills area.

Contact: Maxine mnv@campbellstrata.com

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

OLD SETTLER PUB in Harrison, is currently seeking full and part time servers, bartenders and line cooks.

JR. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Needed Immediately!

Monday - Friday No graveyards! No travel!

Reporting to the Maintenance Mgr/Engineer you will carry out a variety of general/preventative maintenance activities throughout our plant & equipment & monitor our waste water treatment facility.

Mon.-Fri. operation with early morning & afternoon shifts. The occasional Sat. may be required.

Minimum class 4 boiler ticket req. with basic maint. knowledge; hydraulic, electric, pneumatic skills.

We provide great training, benefits, and a fun family atmosphere! If you possess the skills, and have a desire to grow and develop, submit your resume to Francis Ho: francis_ho@unifirst.com

Email resume to: oldsettler@uniserve.com or fax to: 604-796-1034

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982.

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

Are You $10K Or More In Debt?

DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800351-1783

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

SECURITY / ALARM SYSTEMS

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

We Service all Makes • • •

ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems 604-792-8055 / 854-8055

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Key responsibilities for this position include: • Establishing goals and objectives for the sales representatives consistent with our corporate objectives • Develop strategy to manage aggregates distribution • Prepare monthly and annual sales forecast and budgets • Ensure compliance requirements are met through organizational and procedural measures including implementation of guidelines, completion of required training, and monitoring compliance • Grow market share and broaden customer base • Proactively manage safety and health of employees to continuously improve company’s safety and health performance.

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HELP WANTED

Running this ad for 10yrs

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

ELECTRICAL

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

(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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FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

PETS

Lots of Great Stuff!

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

Garage Sale

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

(Covered)

507 Driftwood Ave Saturday June 21 & Sunday June 22 10am - 4pm

Quality New Items: Patio set, Handbags, Leather Jacket, Clothing, Shoes(various sizes), Fence Panel, Sm grill, Household items, etc.

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PLUMBING

Ready to go. 1st shots & tails / dew claws done.

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $750. 604-308-5665

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

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HELP WANTED

ADVERTISE YOUR

GARAGE SALE

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

HELP WANTED

Multi Family Garage Sale 6970 Fraser Drive Saturday, June 21 8 am - 2pm

AMERICAN COCKER Vet ✔, cuddly, family raised, paper trained.

Exc pet! $800. 604-823-4393 Chwk.

2 Purebred blue females.

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No kids stuff Agassiz

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

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GARAGE SALES

2 houses in 1 Bring your truck !!

Golden Retriever (with eye and hip cert) and silver pug available for stud service for pick puppy back (ethical people only need respond) 604-820-4827

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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June 21st & 22nd 9:00 am - 3:00 pm #39 - 7292 Elm Rd

PETS

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

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

Email: koconnor@bpdigital.ca HELP WANTED

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

PAINT SPECIAL

If you feel you have the necessary qualifications, please send your cover letter and resume to:

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GARAGE SALES

Agassiz Estate Sale

VACUUMS

from $499 (Made in BC) Repairs & Service. We extend warranties to all makes.

Vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change!

604-792-8055 / 854-8055

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

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FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer.1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com

MOVING & STORAGE

SALES & DISTRIBUTION MANAGER (CALGARY) HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

AUCTIONS

RESTAURANT Equipment Auction - Saturday - June 21st @11am Organic Lives, Jugo Juice, New Liquidation Equipment & Consignment.

Online bidding available through BidSpotter. Video Preview, auction catalogue, inventory pics @www.KwikAuctions.com

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Construction Material Supplier Requires:

The successful candidate will possess technical knowledge of aggregate products, as well as strong communication skills. A post-secondary degree or diploma, or equivalent experience and education are required. Experience in sales and distribution environments would be an asset.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills, combined with a high degree of computer proficiency, are essential for this position.

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YORKSHIRE TERRIER STUD wanted, must be CKC registered, call (604)858-9758

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Unfiled Tax Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First!

855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

PETS

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

Pure bread CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $800. Home raised.604-807-5204,604-854-1978

Escape From Stress Massage www.escapefromstressmassage.com Call Lori (604)391-1314

In our Calgary Location, this position is primarily responsible for the development and management of the aggregates strategy to maximize market opportunities and ensure profitability.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

P/B Black lab puppies, 6 F. 4 M. born May 5, ready June 16, vet✓ $750. 604-825-1730/ 604-217-6551

BANK DECLINED LOAN? WE APPROVE. Now you can get up to $3.5M business/personal consolidation loan with rate starting from 1.99% with min. of $35K. Bad credit or Bankruptsy welcome. Apply now at 1-866-249-1055 DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

PETS

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HELP WANTED

Is this you?

Looking to improve?

Find a better Future!

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HELP WANTED

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RENTALS

MISC. FOR SALE

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For sale - Conveyor Belting, Good for the barn, shop etc. 7 pcs.

Various sizes ph: 604 798 0171

APARTMENT/CONDO

AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe Manor

For Sale - Lumber, plywood, power poles, doors, windows, awnings, cedar siding, fence panels, etc Call:604 703 3875

condo quality l bdrm...$650

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to downtown.

Available May 1.

Call 604-703-3405

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot

Agassiz. Woodside, 1 bdrm, patio, updated, handicap friendly, manager. 1 prk. N/S. $600. 604-535-5953

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext: 400OT.

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2004 MAZDA Miata excl cond 82,000k’s 5 spd, silver/black $11,500. (604)858-9357

1755 - #9 Hwy. Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$579/m.

Also, new construction,

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

TRANSPORTATION

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

and 2 bdrm...$850/m

HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $595 & $625/month includes utilities. Avail now. Call 604-8196422

TRANSPORTATION

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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2009 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED V6, 3.5L, 4/dr, 4WD, 5spd, 83K. Pyrite colour, leather int, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a/c, pwr sunroof, heated front seats, rear fold-down seat, push button/smart key.

One owner, non-smoker.

LOADED! Exc Cond! $20,500.

604-338-4114 2003 ADVENTURE CAMPER, 8’ 10”, fits long or short box, stove, oven, fridge, micro, LCD TV, DVD player, cable hook up, ladder, entry handle, new A/C & new rear awning. Like new, no leaks, Must see camper. $12,800 no taxes. Call (604)860-4335 Hope BC.

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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

REAL ESTATE HOMES WANTED autocredit

WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

TRUCK CANOPY FOR RANGER or similar. Black no side windows.

Good shape - $300: (604)854-4792 or 604-820-8266

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AUTO FINANCING

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

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

pick a part

The Scrapper

RECREATIONAL

Point Roberts - Water Front Beach Home (5 min. from Tsawwassen)

Furnished & incls. Tidelands

More info. about this spectacular property http://www. tourfactory.com/1156503 Chris Hughes:1.800.723.1313

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

Land Act:

NoƟce of IntenƟon to Apply for a DisposiƟon of Crown Land and AllocaƟon of Water: Development Plan Detailed Technical Review You are invited to a public informaƟon meeƟng at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 regarding the applicaƟon of Zella Holdings Ltd. (Zella) for a 3 MW run-of-river hydroelectric project. The meeƟng will take place in the Conference Centre at the Hope & District RecreaƟonal Centre 1005 6th Ave. Hope, BC V0X 1L4.

Zella has conducted studies and analyses in the Project area and has submiƩed the Project Development Plan (DP) to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource OperaƟons (MFLNRO). Comments regarding the LorenzeƩa Creek DP will be considered at this Ɵme. A copy of the DP and supporƟng appendices are available for review at the Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. Hope, BC V0X 1L4.

Take noƟce that Zella of Abbotsford, BC has applied to the Provincial Government for a hydroelectric power project. The Crown land tenure covers: That part of Legal Subdivision 1, SecƟon 29, Township 4, Range 27, West of the Sixth Meridian, New Westminster District and that parcel or tract of land in the vicinity of LorenzeƩa Creek, together with unsurveyed foreshore or land covered by water being part of the bed of the LorenzeƩa Creek, Yale Division of Yale District, containing 144.12 hectares, more or less.

This area is situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Laidlaw BC, and along LorenzeƩa Creek. The proposal includes the diversion of 0.6 m^3/s of water from LorenzeƩa Creek, which will be returned to the creek at approx. 45 m elevaƟon.

The water works included in the proposal are an intake weir, headpond, penstock, powerhouse, tailrace, and powerline. The powerhouse, tailrace, powerline, and a porƟon of the penstock will be located on Zella’s private property at 58751 McKay Rd., Laidlaw BC. The proposed point of diversion for the Project is located at approx. 700 m elevaƟon along LorenzeƩa Creek, approx. 5.2 km upstream from the mouth of the creek.

The File Numbers that have been established for these applicaƟons are Land File 2410746 and Water File 2003546.

WriƩen comments regarding the DP review should be directed to Ryan Mowat, Project Manager (#3-30528 Great Northern Ave., Abbotsford BC, V2T 6H4; rmowat@zellacorp. com; 604-897-4101), with a copy of all correspondence provided to the Project Lead, Veronica Villar-Singh of Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource OperaƟons (200-10428 153 St., Surrey BC, V3R 1E1; Veronica.VillarSingh@gov.bc.ca). Comments will be received unƟl July 23rd, 2014. Please quote the above Įle numbers when commenƟng. If you are a water license holder, you must idenƟfy your water license number in your response. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received aŌer this date. Please visit the ApplicaƟons and Reasons for Decision Database website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicaƟonPosƟng/index.jsp for more informaƟon.

Be advised that any response to this adverƟsement will be considered part of the public record. For more informaƟon, contact the Freedom of InformaƟon Advisor at the MFLNRO OperaƟons regional oĸce.

APARTMENT/CONDO

AGASSIZ. 2 BDRM, 2 balcony, n/s, n/p, laundry and free parking, July 1. $700/m. Call 604-799-3898

Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

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

June 19, 2014

ANSWERS

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Agassiz, 2 bdrm, recently redecorated, new stove & fridge, storage rm, deck w/ view of town centre.

Refs req’d, N/S N/P $700/m + dd.

(604)796-2351

30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666

www.keytrackautosales.ca

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

RENTALS 706

Abbotsford

Financing Available TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

Notice is hereby given that creditors and others, having claims against the estate of Peter Bernardus Harmsen, aka Ben Harmsen, aka P.B.Harmsen, formerly of 7435 Morrow Rd, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A2., Deceased, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the executors, Marian Gouwenberg and William Martin, at 67320 Othello rd, Hope, BC, V0X 1L1, on, or before July 30, 2014, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, ST#545, $3,900.

2007 FORD FUSION 4 door auto, loaded, A/cared, ST#321 $6,900 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900.

2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, ST#524 $5,900.

2003 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr, full load, 5 speed STK#588 $6,900.

2003 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr, auto, full load, ST#586 $6,900.

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

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade.

ST#504. $10,900.

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

2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. $13,900.

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

2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $16,900.

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TRUCKS & VANS

33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888

~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

US Lake Osoyoos Lake Front: 4 Acres 296FF Lowbank $459k; Cottage at Shore $203,900; Beautiful Walk Out 160FF $649k; New Townhouse w/Gar $549; 4-plex $409k; Sunny Bungalow $319k; Veranda Beach $367,900 & $469k Sun Lakes Realty 509.476-2121 CALL www.sunlakesrealty.us

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2001 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, loaded. ST#534 $2,900.

2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4 dr, auto, Aircared, ST#573 $2,900.

2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546, $3,900.

2001 KIA SEPHIA, 4 dr sedan, auto. Only 88K ST#493 $3,995 2002 HONDA CIVIC Fully loaded, Aircared, auto, ST#547 $4,900.

2005 TOYOTA COROLLA. 4 dr sedan, auto, a/c, ST#594. $4,900.

2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. $5,500.

2006 PONTIAC MONTANA 7 passenger, auto, loaded STK#554. $5,900.

2004 FORD EXPLORER 4 door, 4X4, auto, 7 passenger, fully loaded, ST#470 $6,900.

2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, ST#371. $8,900 2009 DODGE AVENGER, 4dr fully loaded. ST#532. $8,900.

2012 MAZDA 3, 4 dr, auto, sunroof, fully loaded, ST#570 $12,900.

2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4 X 4, loaded.

ST#492. $16,900.

STEEL BUILDINGS...SUMMER MELTDOWN SALE! 20X20 $5,419.

25X26 $6,485. 30X30 $8,297.

32X34 $9,860. 40X48 $15,359.

47X68 $20,558. Front & Back Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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Notice to Creditors and Others

16 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, June 19, 2014

COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING JUNE 2014

Celebrations

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING

Pancake Breakfast Agassiz Legion

Monday, June 23, 2014 7:00 p.m.

Kent Canada Day

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

By Donation

Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall

Community Celebration 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Pioneer Park

FREE! Welcome Ceremonies Community Birthday Cake 11:15 a.m.

Music by The Foot Tappers Throughout the Park: Agassiz Farm Fresh Market “Wipe Out” Competition Multicultural Displays Bouncy Castle Face painting Community Displays Contests, Games, Prizes Food Vendors Entertainment for the entire Family!

Patriotic Swim Ferny Coombe Pool 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

FREE! For more information 604-796-8891

CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE

HARRISON-AGASSIZ

The

TERRY

FOX Run

FOR CANCER RESEARCH Sunday Sept. 14 @ 10 AM

Recreation At A Glance Summer Children’s Programs July 7 - July 11 UFV Soccer Camp Age 6 - 14 years July 14 - July 18 ArtVentures - Age 6 - 10 years July 14 - July 18 Tennis Camp 7 - 11 years & 12 - 16 years July 21- July 25 Advance Tennis Camp 9 - 16 years Aug 5 - Aug 8 Skateboard Camp Age 7 - 12 years Aug 5 - Aug 8 Science Camp Age 6 - 12 years

Summer Fun Spot Begins July 3 FREE! Every Tuesday and Thursday

Ferny Coombe Pool Until June 27 Parent & Tot Swim 11:45 am - 1:00 pm June 27 Slide into Summer 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm June 23 Free Swim 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm July 1 Canada Day Patriotic Swim 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm FREE! July 7 - July 30 Let’s Explore Water Age 0 - 6 years and their caregiver FREE! July 2 - July 4 AquaCamp Age 6 - 12 years July 8 Junior Lifeguard Club Age 8 - 12 years July 4 - Aug 5 Pool Party 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm excluding July 18 July 11 Discover Scuba Diving Age 12 and Up July 16 Petro’s Pizza Pizza Night

Aquafit Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 pm Saturdays at 10:45 am (excluding July 19) For more information or to register for programs call 604-796-8891.

Join Agassiz at the Cheam Retirement Village INFO: ELINOR BELL 604-791-8406 TERRYFOX.ORG

2014 Property Taxes Property tax notices have been mailed out. If you own property in the District of Kent and you do not receive a notice, please contact our office and a copy will be pro-

PUBLIC NOTICE 2013 ANNUAL REPORT

Pursuant to the Community Charter, the District of Kent gives notification that Council will consider the 2013 Annual Report at the Regular Council Meeting on June 23, 2014, commencing at 7:00pm in the Centennial Centre at the Municipal Hall at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC. The 2013 Annual Report is available for public inspection at the Reception Desk, Municipal Hall at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC during regular business hours.

For further information please contact the undersigned at 604-796-2235 Judy Lewis, Director of Financial Services

vided to you.

DUE DATE: 4:30pm, TUESDAY JULY 15, 2014 FIRST PENALTY: 1% Penalty will be applied after 4:30pm Tuesday July 15, 2014 SECOND PENALTY: 9% Penalty will be applied after 4:30pm Thursday July 31, 2014 Eligible homeowners must complete and submit Home Owner Grant applications to our office by July 15, 2014 to avoid a penalty.

Eligible Home Owner Grants should be claimed whether taxes are paid or not. If your tax payment is paid through a financial institution, they cannot claim the grant on your behalf. The property owner is responsible to claim the homeowner grant.

Postmark date stamps are not accepted as payment date. Payments delayed in the mail are subject to penalties. It is recommended that cheques post-dated to July 15, 2014 be mailed immediately or that taxes be paid at your financial institution or Municipal Hall.

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