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Contender’s elimination from MasterChef marks only the beginning

Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

Agassiz chef Tammy Wood was eliminated from MasterChef Canada in last week's episode. But this is just the beginning for Wood, not the end.

"It changed the whole course of my life," says Wood. "It's not a time to be sad, it's a time to be excited."

Wood made Agassiz proud on the show with her positive attitude, her work ethic and her culinary creations. She is a widow with six children who has a passion for hunting and game cooking.

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"I've always been a very positive person in everything and especially after everything I've been through. All we have is our attitude. You have a choice about how to deal with things," she remarks from Toronto Tuesday morning during a phone interview with The Observer.

Entering the show for the second season of MasterChef Canada, Wood says her expectation was to win the competition. But, for the most part, she says, "I'm very happy with the way I did everything. I was true to myself. "

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She says if she could do it again, "I would have just allowed myself to be even more creative than I was."

Not one to sit idle, Wood has been busy since her elimination from the show (pre-taped months ago), to put together a game cookbook.

She has completed her first cookbook on venison, called Around the World in 30 Plates which should be available for sale around June.

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Since the airing Sunday night, Wood has had an outpouring of love and support from across the country, which she says feels amazing.

"There's a lot of love in this country," says Wood. "I appreciate the single moms and widows that have drawn inspiration from my story.

And I'm happy I can bring hunting to the forefront again."

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In he exit interview from MasterChef Canada, Wood said it was bittersweet to be leaving.

"I learnt a lot from this competition and I'm just so grateful and so blessed that I could be part of it all."

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Rendall Park to lose half its old Maple Trees Staff worry trees could pose risk

Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

The towering Maple trees of Rendall Park have withstood years, probably decades, of harsh winter storms, whipped sand from the beachfront and more.

They’ve been marked by innumerable dogs and probably been the site of a few romantic trysts.

But careless gardening techniques have bested these giants. Nearly half the old Maple trees in Rendall Park are coming down.

According to a staff report to the Harrison of Hot Springs Village Council, the towering Maple trees are showing extreme stages of deterioration after many years of "poor pruning practice."

“There has been severe branch fall from these trees in the last two years,” states the report. “Concerns were raised, as this is an area for picnic, walking and Beach use.”

Staff hired a company in December, 2014 to investigate the condition of all the old trees in the park. They found of the 24 trees, 11 need to be removed, 10 need to be pruned and three are in acceptable condition.

Considering the same crews would have been pruning all the trees in the village, Crane says it is possible that other trees may be deteriorating as well, though no formal investigation has taken place yet.

“It appears the same style pruning was done along some of the trees along

Lillooet Ave. west as well,” says Crane.

“We haven’t tested or looked at those trees at all but they were treated in the same fashion, pruned incorrectly.”

Staff focused on Rendall Park for now due to its popularity and the obvious need for some of the trees to be removed.

Once the budget for this year is approved, the contract will be awarded.

Crane says the Village hopes to have the work completed prior to the peak tourist season. They have had three quotes for the tree removal of trees, pruning, and grinding of stumps, with the lowest bid at just under $12,000.

The arborist company hired for the investigation, Scott’s Tree Care, did site visits in February. They conducted a visual assessment as well as core samples.

Their report states that 20 of the trees were “topped hard” and “clearance pruned.” They also found a disease in several specimens which is “considered to be one of the most dangerous to trees as it attacks the root system as well as the heartwood,” called Kretzschmaria deusta.

The Village’s Public Works crews started planting a combination of Red Maple, Gingko and Dogwood approximately six years ago on the east side of Rendall park. In the fall of 2015, the Village aims to have a plan for planting more new trees in the west half of Rendall park, continuing with a combination of Red Maple, Gingko and Dogwood trees.

Crime wave in Harrison Mills

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A crime wave has hit Harrison Mills over the last couple weeks, with property thefts in and around Tapadera Estates as well as mailbox thefts throughout Harrison Mills.

Agassiz RCMP confirm there have been at least five crimes located in the Harrison Mills area recently. The crimes are under investigation and it is not known yet whether they are related.

"It seems like in this last

week that area has just been a hot spot for some property crimes," cited an Agassiz RCMP member.

Kelly Davison is the owner of a Coquitlam fishing store, Sea Run Fly & Tackle. His home in Harrison Mills was robbed some time last weekend.

On their Facebook page, they wrote that his house was, "gutted and raided completely over the weekend. Everything was stolen. His jet boat, brand new motors, rods, reels, original paintings, and many other personal

irreplaceable items."

The post has been shared as of Tuesday afternoon more than 2,000 times with more than 200 commenters expressed outrage and concern for Davison, who was not available for comment by The Observer's press time.

Harrison Mills has also een the site of at least three or four mailbox thefts over the last few weeks.

Al German is a Harrison Mills resident.

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Two armed robberies in Popkum RCMP investigating to see of incidents are related

On March 25, 2015 at 9:45 A.M. a man with his face covered and carrying a weapon allegedly entered a restaurant in the 53000 block of Bunker Road. The suspect allegedly demanded money from a restaurant employee working at the till then fled on a bicycle with the stolen cash. RCMP officers from Agassiz and Chilliwack responded to the robbery complaint and conducted an intense search of the area. The suspect was not found.

On April 3, 2015 at 6:35 A.M. a man with his face covered and carrying a weapon allegedly entered a business in the 53000 block of Bunker Road. A struggle occurred between the man and a lone employee during which

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RCMP talk inside the Popkum Subway Wednesday, March 25 after a man with his face covered and carrying a weapon allegedly entered the restaurant, demanded money and fled with on a bicycle with the stolen cash.

the employee received a non life threatening injury to his head. The

suspect allegedly took merchandise as he exited the business and

fled on a bicycle with stolen product. RCMP officers from Agassiz,

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Witnesses of both robberies described the suspect as an aboriginal male, approximately 174 cm (5’ 8”) in height with a medium build.

“As part of the ongoing investigation, police are attempting to determine, if the same person is responsible for both of the robberies.” says Cpl. Mike Rail.

Police ask anyone who may have any information regarding these robberies to contact the Agassiz RCMP at 604-796-2211 or should you wish to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS).

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Upper Fraser Valley RCMP seeks citizen input in knowing about community priorities and concerns, as we make plans to shape our service in the future.”

The survey is part of the preparation of a new Strategic Plan for the Regional Detachment. The Strategic Plan provides the ‘road map’ for the Detachment, assisting with decision-making about where and how to use resources to best serve community needs.

“This is about our local communities,” says Supt.

Burleigh. “We know there are provincial and national issues in the news about the RCMP, and these are ongoing and

important priorities. However this process focuses on our service to communities in the Fraser Valley where we are the local police department.”

The survey is available online until April 24. It is completely anonymous, and the answers are submitted to an independent third party who will provide the RCMP with a summary report of the responses. Results of the survey will be shared with the media and there will also be presentations to community partners later this year.

The survey consists of nine brief questions on policing, crime and public safety in the

Upper Fraser Valley. Members of the public can access the survey by going online to: http://fluidsurveys.com/s/ UFVRD-RCMP/ Anyone who resides, works or attends school in the UFVRD service area is invited to participate and share their views. The Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment area includes all areas from Chilliwack to Boston Bar including Agassiz, Harrison, Hope, and the Fraser Valley Regional District.

A link to the survey is also available on the bc.rcmp.ca website.

Breast milk donation system expands Increased access for premature babies

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The first regular shipment of human milk donated by lactating women across the Lower Mainland has now arrived at Surrey Memorial and Royal Columbian hospitals for sick and premature babies in their neonatal intensive care units.

Donor milk is processed at the Provincial Milk Bank at B.C. Women’s Hospital, which has expanded its capacity after Fraser Health last year opened new human milk collection depots across the region.

Donations are now taken at all health units in Burnaby, New Westminster, Port Moody, Delta (two sites), Maple Ridge, Surrey (four sites), White Rock, Langley, Mission, Abbotsford, Agassiz,

“Now families will have expanded access to safe, pasteurized donor human milk” Provincial coordinator Frances Jones Chilliwack and Hope.

Premature babies that are fed formula instead of human breast milk are at greater risk of certain infections, including a devastating bowel disease. They often have compromised immune systems, underdeveloped stomachs or other conditions that make them more vulnerable.

Some moms struggle to provide milk or aren’t permitted to because of illness or medications they use.

Lactating moms who have been screened are encouraged to collect extra breast milk at home, freeze it and donate it.

Pasteurized donor milk has active beneficial properties for babies, providing them with antibodies to fight disease and infection.

“In the past, this demand has been difficult to meet but now families will have expanded access to safe, pasteurized donor human milk,” said provincial milk bank coordinator Frances Jones.

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The award was presented by Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness last Friday, April 10 at the centre, on behalf of B.C. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick, to thank them for their contribution to the British Columbia agriculture industry and its history.

"British Columbians identify the Fraser Valley with greattasting and nutritious food, and as the centre of our $12 billion-a-year agrifood economy," says Throness.

"The employees at the Pacific AgriFood Research Centre in Agassiz have played an important role in the development and innovation

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$45,000 repair job for float plane dock THE OBSERVER

The Charlie Wilson Float Plane dock has been closed since February due to safety concerns.

“Staff recommended to Council to phase it over two years.”

Phase one is estimated to cost approximately $45,000 and will include three 40-foot sections, piled into the ground.

“The piled sections will be more rigid so it will have a chance to hold up in storms,” says Crane.

Coun. John Buckley asked if there was time to see about any federal grants or funding to help cover the costs of repair.

“We’d have to close it longer-term,” replied Crane.

The Village boarded off the entrance to the float plane dock back in February, citing safety concerns.

Transport Canada informed Village staff that they are not required to have a dock facility for a water aerodrome (a defined area for aircraft

activities) and the dock may be de-registered.

However, that means the village would be required to set aside space for beaching and servicing of aircraft if they want to remain a destination for float planes.

“If we choose not to have a float plane dock, in order to have an aerodrome, we would have to have a safe place on the beach in order for planes to beach themselves.” said Crane at the meeting, adding there could be safety concerns with ensuring the area is kept clear of other beach users.

The Village does not have statistics related to dock usage. Crane says they are relying on wordof-mouth on how much the dock is used by both boats and aircraft.

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Crime concerns in Harrison Mills

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He wants to make sure residents know there's been an increase in crime in his community and suspects it's because thieves have figured out that, due to their location, it's a slower response time for RCMP to arrive on-scene in Harrison Mills. He himself has been the victim of theft while living in Harrison Mills when

his boat was stolen two years ago.

His neighbourhood was one of the sites of mailbox theft.

"We had our mailboxes all demolished, pried open, probably three weeks ago," says German.

If you are the victim of mailbox theft or have any information about the recent spate of robberies, call the Agassiz RCMP detachment at 604-796-2211.

summer months,” says Crane.

Charlie Wilson was an early pioneer in Harrison.

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The Charlie Wilson Float Plane dock in Harrison Hot Springs is in need of repairs following massive windstorms over this past winter. The Village Council discussed how to best go about fixing the dock at the last Council meeting Monday, April 7.

The dock is typically used for day moorage of boats and, of course, float plane docking.

The facility, which is registered with Transport Canada, must meet requirements listed under the Canadian Aviation Regulations.

The dock has multiple sections, including one that has separated from the rest and is further out in the water. According to the staff report to Council, Transport Canada states while there are no specific requirements of the size or type of dock facility for float plane use, “they indicate best practice would be that the size of the dock be based on the size of the largest aircraft using the facility.”

For now, staff have recommended to Council to do a portion of the dock repair this year, pending budget approval, and save the remainder for next year.

“It’s quite an expense to fix the whole thing,” explains Chief Administrative Ian Crane.

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He applied for a land use permit for the boat and aircraft dock back in 1963. He passed away in 1973. In 1982, the village received funding from the Province of BC for the construction of a float plane dock. The dock was officially opened and given the name “Charlie Wilson Float Plane Dock” under Mayor John Allen’s watch. The dock has been damaged and repaired several times, including in 1995 and in 2006.

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Concerns about oil spill remain

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Do you want to see the tulip festival come back next year?

The spill of bunker oil from a grain ship anchored in English Bay in Vancouver last week has attracted a huge, perhaps even disparate amount of media attention. It has also resulted in politicians from all three levels of government pointing fingers at each other.

Neither of those factors highlights what should be the real focus of this incident — the ability of government agencies to deal effectively with oil spills.

Much of the opposition to plans to build two new crude oil pipelines to the B.C. coast centres around legitimate concerns about the damage that any oil spill will do to the coast, and to the wildlife in the ocean and onshore.

Most of B.C.’s coast is very different than it is in the Lower Mainland. It is steep, rocky, tree-lined and very remote. Very few people live along the coast. Very few people, including most British Columbians, have spent any significant amount of time along it, other than mariners, a few government officials and fishers.

It is, for the most part, pristine and unspoiled wilderness. It is home to an enormous variety of marine life, and to many animals that live on the rich bounty of the sea — eagles, sea otters and orcas, to name just three.

Thus the response to a relatively minor spill of fuel oil has been closely watched.

What they have seen has given most of them mixed feelings at best.

While the Coast Guard moved in and placed booms around the ship the fuel leaked from, that process took six hours — and this for a ship anchored in the harbour where the oil spill response crews are based.

The City of Vancouver was not notified for almost 13 hours after the spill was first reported. It was notified seven or eight hours after the oil spill booms began to be placed.

Political figures from the federal government have yet to speak up and promise that responding to oil spills on the coast is a top priority in Ottawa.

It appears they are not. B.C. is seen as a logical place to export crude oil from, and little more.

This incident has raised concerns which have yet to be fully and properly addressed. ~ Black Press

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Tom Fletcher Victoria – VICTORIA – The B.C. Treaty Commission and its federal and provincial financiers put on a brave show last week, celebrating a “milestone” in negotiations for a modern treaty with five Vancouver Island First Nations.

A regional group representing the Songhees, Beecher Bay, T’Souke, Malahat and SnawNaw-As (Nanoose) First Nations have reached the “agreement in principle” stage of negotiations with Canada and B.C., after 20 years of treaty talks.

This is similar to the treaty finalized in 2007 with another fivemember Vancouver Island group called Maa-Nulth First Nations.

The Te’mexw Treaty Association agreed to accept 1,565 hectares of provincial Crown land and $142 million in federal cash to settle its

historic aboriginal title.

Alas, agreement in principle is but the fourth of sixth stages. Now a platoon of lawyers takes over from the roomful of negotiators to produce the final legal text. It will be years before this treaty can be presented to the B.C. legislature and the House of Commons in Ottawa, if it ever is.

These elaborate ceremonies will never be viewed the same again after the release of federal treaty advisor Doug Eyford’s report last month. The Te’mexw event seemed to have an extra urgency after Eyford’s observation that much of this costly activity has become a job creation program for those involved.

These Vancouver Island communities deserve credit for setting aside their own territorial disputes. It’s more than most have done. Eyford concluded after a long summer of meetings last year that many treaty negotiation teams in this province and across the country show no such inclination.

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In B.C. and elsewhere in Canada, there is a “conspicuous lack of urgency in negotiations” and “sharp divisions” between parties, most of which have been at the

“This is what has come to be known as the “aboriginal industry,” where lawyers and consultants have a seemingly endless supply of lucrative work, much of it of questionable value.” table for a decade or more, Eyford found.

This is what has come to be known as the “aboriginal industry,” where lawyers and consultants have a seemingly endless supply of lucrative work, much of it of questionable value. For some

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aboriginal participants, attending treaty meetings year after year is the best paying job they have ever had.

Indeed, a common feature of the province’s dealings with aboriginal communities is that their leaders demand meetings, and then demand to be paid to attend them.

This latest Vancouver Island treaty, assuming it is ever finalized, would at least in part replace the Douglas Treaties, signed by B.C.’s colonial governor James Douglas in the 1850s.

These treaties around Fort Victoria were quickly concluded if nothing else. The Beecher Bay Band was paid 45 pounds, 10 shillings for most of Sooke and another 43 pounds and change for its Metchosin territory.

One of the biggest missing pieces in the latest agreement in principle is the share of federally-regulated fisheries. This has been a theme of B.C. Treaty Commission reports in recent years, as Ottawa holds up treaties for years because it is OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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unable or unwilling to offer shares of salmon in particular.

Hunting and fishing rights are acknowledged even in historic treaties, and reaffirmed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Sharing these rights while maintaining conservation of fish stocks has been more than Ottawa, and in some cases neighbouring aboriginal communities, have been able to manage.

Eyford’s findings, and the B.C. government’s sudden refusal to keep staffing a B.C. Treaty Commission that shows so little progress, have sent one overdue message.

If participants aren’t prepared to make real compromises and show a willingness to conclude agreements rather than drag them out, they should leave and come back when they are ready to do so.

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

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A fine film to watch on Earth Day

On Wednesday, April 22, there will be a film honouring Earth Day. This film , Queen of the Sun. What are the bees telling us? , will be shown at the United Church in Agassiz at 7 p.m. This film is a beautiful exploration of the life of bees, of bee keepers, and of the different causes of the decline in bee numbers. It also examines what our lives and the world as a whole would be like if there were no bees... a world without apples and watermelon and blueberries and cranberries, to name just a few.

Biodiversity is the variety of all life forms on Earth, from the tiniest bugs living in the soil, to the butterflies in your garden and the plants they feed on, the whales in the sea, and you and I. Each species, no matter how big or small, plays an important role and plant and animal life depend on one another. When we think about our food and agriculture, we know that the more diverse the plant world is the healthier the ecosystem is and this in turn can help our environment recover more easily from a variety of disasters.

This healthy world

of animal and plant biodiversity would not exist without pollinating insects like bees.

But apart from this dependency we have on one another within biodiversity, what makes life most interesting, is the variety in all things, from within the bee world, to plant life and to humans.

Nothing in nature is ever the same, no snowflake, no plant, no animal or human being. Everything, even though you may not be able to see it, has a variation and this is what makes for a fascinating world !

We are constantly made aware of the global issues of climate change, biodiversity loss, species extinction etc., and it is overwhelming. We know all the arguments for saving the ecosystem and we know what needs to be done but it seems that despite this, we sometimes feel more discouragement than anything.

But if we listen carefully, there are and always have been, many encouraging words being spoken and actions being played.

Over the years, scientists, poets, religious leaders, artists, farmers and so many more have eloquently

expressed an important message.

Henry David Thoreau, Rachel Carson, E. O. Wilson , Stephen Jay Gould, Dave Goulson, Wendall Berry, Thomas Berry , to name just a few, have repeated the same message time and again. This message is: Nature, the world that we are part of, is full of wonder, and hope. And when we recognize that we are connected to all other life forms, we will see that nothing is ever itself without being a part of everything else. This realization that all life is part of the same chain can give us the desire to protect it and give us a reason for celebration and hope.

As Thomas Berry said, "The natural world is the larger sacred community to which we belong. To be alienated from this community is to become destitute in all that makes us human".

On April 22, come out to Agassiz United Church and learn more about this world of ours by watching this beautiful film, and see how some people celebrate the life of bees. By donation only..

Anne Ehret

Time to get moving!

Ladies. Spring has sprung! The couch potatoes have to get off their cosy winter perches to get those muscles in shape.

In case you don’t know, as you get older, you lose 10 pounds of muscles and gain 10 pounds of fat for every ten years you age. Ouch, not good!

You need to walk every day or go to the gym to strengthen those muscles.

If you don’t and you live to be 80+, you will have a job to get up off a chair without someone helping you. You may ask why. And the answer is easy.

You don’t use them you lose them,

that I will guarantee. If you start the exercise habit you will whine that you hurt, well what do you expect when your muscles had a 6 months vacation? The women and men who go five days a week are hurting too, but because we are told it is good for us we grin and bear it.

After all is said and done, you have not the foggiest idea how well you feel after a good work out. So, off the couch and start setting goals and get motivated. Happy exercising.

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Life Goes On At Logan Manor and Cheam Village

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hen Logan Manor was opened more than eleven years ago, the “Harrison Hot Springs Multicultural Singers” were asked by Jane Klody, who was then and still is Logan Manor’s recreation director - as well as the manager now - to come and sing for the residents. They did and still do though it is “Renate and friends” now, an offspring of the former group, who keeps the tradition going. They, however, do not sing for their audience, but with them, which doubles the benefits singing brings to our minds and bodies.

There is also a yoga group which gets together at Logan Manor as well as Cheam Village (in the residences area), on a weekly basis. The group practices under the guidance of Liz Mueller, a highly qualified yoga teacher and owner of the “Spirit Yoga Studio” in Harrison Hot Springs. In addition to these qualifications, Liz brings along great empathy and understanding of the limitations many people have to deal with when it comes to movement and never fails to apply this knowledge to her teachings.

Unfortunately, the word yoga is often misunderstood and raises the wrong impression of “heavy duty” exercises, which could not be farther from the truth. The exercises Liz teaches us are gentle and meant to keep our bodies, especially our hands, feet and spine, as flexible as possible.

They can be repeated anywhere, even in bed at night, when

sleep fails to come to us.

Singing and yoga have something very important in common: both exercises need our attention to proper breathing, something we often neglect. And yet, breathing is of the utmost importance, there is no life on earth without it!

During the spring and summer months we most likely will do the yoga exercises on Logan Manor’s and Cheam Village’s patios which will not only be more fun, but also, with respect to fresh air, more beneficial.

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• Improve range of motion and posture • Increase strength and resilience • Improve immune function • Improve steadiness • Improve depth perception • Improve balance and is particularly helpful in relieving the symptoms of arthritis, hypertension and osteoporosis.

It is worth a try, isn’t it?

In the future I will keep you up to date in regards to activities at both places - Logan Manor and Cheam Village - because, as I mentioned before, life goes on there, it always does!

Ruth Altendorf

Both activities - singing and yoga - are happening at Logan Manor as well as Cheam Village. They are open to the public - singing is free and yoga comes for the low drop-in charge of $5.00 per session, per person.

I will give you some dates you might consider for a try-out: yoga happens every Tuesday at 9:30 am at Logan Manor, at 10:45 am at Cheam Village. There is one more session at Cheam Village every Thursday, also at 10:45 am The next Sing-Along is scheduled for April 21st, 2:30 pm at Cheam Village. These Sing-Alongs often feature guest singers, Leo Van Tol with his acordian and Mary Fisher playing the guitar and twice a year Renate’s son, Peter and his trumpet. They are fun, entertaining and free! They are also a perfect opportunity to visit with relatives and friends who live there.

As for yoga, I would like to pass on a list of “benefits of seated yoga for seniors” for you to consider. It helps to: • Decrease blood pressure • Increase respiratory efficiency

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Seniors exercise and fitness

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ave you given up on exercise? A lot of older people do. Many people assume that they’re too out-of-shape, or sick, or tired, or just plain old to exercise. They’re wrong.

When individuals get older and progress in age, regular physical activity is one of the most important factors linked to their health. In a nutshell: There are no brain games that will improve your cognitive status and general well being more than good old-fashioned exercise.

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he deadline of May 1st for submissions to the 2015 Cedric Literary Awards is fast approaching and organizers of the writing competition are putting out a final call for submissions.

To provide you with important information about physical activity and healthy aging, the Agassiz Community Health Centre will be hosting a fourth round-table session for seniors on Tuesday, April 28 from 5-6 p.m. The location for this event will be the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre at 6660 Pioneer Avenue. In attendance will be Dr. I. Fadyeyeva, R. Stam (RN), and Nancy MacLean, a certified fitness trainer.

The Cedric Literary Awards is a first-of-its-kind literary awards program in Canada, created specifically to recognize and celebrate unpublished English and French-speaking BC writers of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, and First Nations storytellers, age 50 or better.

Executive Director Veronica Osborn says: “We’ve been receiving a steady stream of submissions since we put out the Call for Submission on February 1st, but we’re hoping for more so that we can have a competition that is truly representative of the talent we know is out there of writers with a lifetime of experience to share.”

The Cedric Literary Awards is a juried competition, and a prize of $3,000 will be awarded to each of the category winners, with an additional prize of $3,000 given to a First Nations storyteller. Details about a gala awards event will be announced at a later date.

“I want The Cedric Literary Awards to be the best writing competition of its kind in Canada,” says Peter Dale, creator of the writing competition. “Although we’re focused on BC writers and storytellers this year,

we hope to take this program nationwide next year.”

There is substantial evidence that vigorous-intensity Authors interested in taking part in this exciting new activity can bring health benefits over and above that writing competition should log on to the website of moderate intensity activity. Vigorous-intensity at: www.thecedrics.ca or email Veronica Osborn, at aerobic activity means you’re breathing hard and fast, and your heart rate has gone up quite a bit. vosborn@thecedrics.ca.

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So…pick a time; pick a place; make a plan and move more. However, if you haven’t exercised for some time and have any health concerns, you should talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise routine. On April 28, your community health professionals will answer questions and address your personal concerns as to what you can do to stay active physically. Please register your intention to attend by calling the Agassiz Community Health Centre at 604-703-2030 Column submitted by Agassiz Community Health Centre

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Community Events

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Agassiz Monday Painters 54th Annual Art out with a friend and Saturday on Harrison Lake.

Show - Saturday, April 18 from 10am-4pm at the Practices are held every at Harrison Agassiz United Church Hall, 6860 Lougheed Hwy. All invited to come enjoy the talents of the 25 participating artists who work in a variety of media.

Admission free with refreshments available by donation. FMI call Lynda at 794-5554.

Grad Bottle Drive - Saturday, April 18 from 9:304pm at the Agassiz Fire Hall.

Earth Day Film: “Queen of the Sun” - What are the bees telling us? Come join us Wed. April 22 at 7 p.m. at Agassiz United Church. Refreshments and displays. Admission by donation. 6860 Lougheed Hwy. Optimists Eagles Dragon Boat Team - Looking for boys & girls ages 13 to 18 yrs old to join us. Come

First practice on April 18 at 9:30am. Meet Marina Gates at 102 Rockwell Dr. All equipment & coaching supplied. Free!

Seniors exercise and fitness workshop - To provide you with important information about physical activity and healthy aging, the Agassiz Community Health Centre will be hosting a fourth round-table session for seniors on Tuesday, April 28 from 5-6 p.m. The location for this event will be the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre at 6660 Pioneer Avenue. Your community health professionals will answer questions. Please register your intention to attend by calling 604-703-2030.

Groups & Activities For Everyone

• Hope Christian Women’s Club Brunch - Free nursery by reservation as well. For info & reservations call Raye 604-869-5420

takes place on the third Tuesday of every month, starting at 6:30pm at the Agassiz Library. Love to read and want to talk about what you’re reading? You don’t have to be a member, just drop in when you can. Pick up the book at the library any time before the meeting and get ready to share your opinions!

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Call 604-798-6228, email agharcommdrivers@ outlook.com or visit 7046 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz.

• Agassiz Harrison Community Drivers • Hooked on Books: Agassiz Library Book Club Program - A community based volunteer driver

• Scrabble Club - Wednesdays, 2 pm - 4 pm at • Agassiz Monday Painters est.1961 - Meets Agassiz Library. Free, drop in, all skill levels welcome. every Mon. from 11 am - 3 pm at Agassiz United Enjoy the game, friendship and a cup of coffee.

Church. FMI call Linda 604-794-5554 • Stitch “n” Rip - Every Tuesday from 9 am - 1 pm. • Harrison Community Social Club Drop-in Come to the Harrison Mills Hall with any unfinished every Thurs. at Harrison Hot Springs Memorial sewing, stitching, knitting projects, etc. FMI call Kim Hall, 9:30 am: cards, darts, games & coffee. Contact 604-796-2336.

Jacquie 604-796-3105 or Suzanne 604-796-1269.

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Fine time to be in the garden On acidic soil, ground cover and daffodils

Some sunny breaks have encouraged the garden to spring forth with new growth and blooms. There is still time to divide perennials. Weeds will be up and easy to pull out with the moist soil. Hunting and removing slugs pays off in dividends later.

The forsythia is nearly finished blooming, so roses should have had their final pruning.

Bare root roses can be planted now along with new shrubs and trees.

Brassica vegetable sets, cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli can be set out now with some cover for an early start. Potatoes that we planted in pots of garden waste are up.

Peas can be planted at different time intervals.

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Watering and fertilizing the first year is essential since they will be competing with the shrubs. Keeping the shrubs tidy by pruning them up off the ground, highlights the perennial and assures a better air flow.

I have a sharp dropoff at the back of my property that slopes into a ditch that weeds love but is difficult to maintain. What fast-growing, sunloving, weed squelching ground cover would you recommend? It goes to the roadside and ditch and is very awkward to water. My neighbours would love you for any help!

A ground cover that meets your requirement is often called an invasive weed!

It sounds like it is sun exposed since watering is a concern. There are perennial ground covers for the sun such as vinca, soapwort “Max Frei” and snowin-summer, with vinca minor being the best selection. Low growing shrubs could be another solution. To mention

a few; genista pilosa (Vancouver Gold) has yellow flowers in summer, potentilla tridentate (wineleaf quinquefoil), euonymus fortune (wintercreeper), junipers, ‘Blue Rug’ and ‘Blue Pacific.’

The junipers are drought tolerant once established, prefer welldrained acid soil and full sun. Some will grow to 8 feet in width when mature. A layer of bark mulch under the plants will cut down on weed growth and conserve moisture.

Is it possible to transfer daffodils from pots to the garden after they have finished blooming but before the leaves have yellowed?

Because the leaves are needed to generate nutrients for next year’s bulb and flower, the leaves should be allowed to yellow naturally. If there is no choice but to remove them, take extra caution to not disturb the tender roots and place them in a prepared and sunny spot. Then water and fertilize, withholding water after the leaves have yellowed to prevent bulb rot. To prevent the disturbing of the bulbs in the future, plant them in a pot that can be set inside the decorative pot. Lift that pot out and let the leaves complete their work of bulb-making.

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The Harrison Festival of the Arts Society has unveiled the list of performers for the 2015 Harrison Festival of the Arts.

They also revealed some new features, including an acoustic stage on the Village beachfront and free tickets for youth 12 and under as well as discounted student pricing.

The annual festival, taking place July 11-19 this year, features such varied performers as a master of the West African lute and a Chinese string ensemble, a young Quebecois band and a Latinfusion band. It’s a taste of the world with the ties of a family binding it all together.

Indeed, family seems to be a recurring thread of this year’s festival. In a press launch Monday, executive and artistic director Andy Hillhouse touted the key role of families in keeping the event alive, through volunteers, audiences and through the connections made within the festival.

“For the Festival week, there is a feeling created that approaches that of family amongst the participants, from volunteers to performers and audience members,” said Hillhouse. “Further, with our mandate, we try to promote the notion of the greater human family of cultures.”

In keeping this theme, festival organizers have invited acts from diverse cultural backgrounds, where music “has been passed on through the generations within family.”

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Andy Hillhouse, executive and artistic director of the Harrison Festival Society, unveiled the poster design for this year’s Harrison Festival of the Arts on Monday at a press launch in Harrison’s Old Settler Pub.

Bassekou Kouyate is a master of the Ngoni, a West African lute, which was also played by his father and grandfather. He, in turn, has taught the instrument to his sons. Now his two sons and wife are members of the band Ngoni Ba which will be performing in one of the evening hall concerts.

There is an Iranian familybased group, Vashaan Ensemble, offering a mix of Person classical and folk music, and a familybased group called Les Poules a Colin, amongst others. One family that will surely provide a unique listening experience is the

Jerry Cans, an Inuvik based band with a married couple at its core.

"This five-piece group plays a fun style of music that combines an energetic folk sound at times reminiscent of Spirit of the West and the Pogues, with throat singing and lyrics in the Inuktituk language," shares Hillhouse.

The festival kicks off Saturday, July 11 with a six-piece band called Ayrad in the Memorial Hall.

"Ayrad performs a style of music that is designed for dance and celebration,” says Hillhouse.

As mentioned, festival organiz-

ers Hillhouse and Mel Dunster, general manager, have decided to open up another venue for music this year, located on the existing village stage. These acoustic sessions will feature performers in casual, un-amplified sets and provide a background sound for the art market.

Children’s Day features a new co-ordinator, Janet Hutchinson.

The hall performer this year is Al Simmons, a popular children’s performer who has been called the Thomas Edison of Entertainers for the inventiveness of his musical comedy. There will also be crafts, games and other activities for the young attendees.

This year’s Literary Cafe features a one-man play called Bookworm.

“This show, really a spoken word piece, is all about the love of reading, told through the touching story of a father and son,” describes Hillhouse.

The festival will continue to feature a juried art market, an art show at the Ranger Station and a theatre night as well. The dance workshop this year will be hosted

by Seattle fiddler Suzanne Girardot.

The Harrison Festival Society has several more Memorial Hall concerts leading up to the Harrison Festival of the Arts. Up next is Petunia & The Vipers Saturday, May 2 and a festival fundraiser with Mad Pudding taking place May 23.

For more on the festival and to see the full line-up, visit www. harrisonfestival.com

The 12th Annual Child Development Fun Fair The Agassiz Harrison Early Years is hosting our 12th Annual Child Development Fun Fair. The Child Development Fun Fair is an event for young families with children aged 0- 6 years of age. It is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn about the amazing resources, services and programs found within Agassiz, Harrison, Seabird and Chilliwack specifically for young children and families. There will be many professionals to talk with who are dedicated to child development such as the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre, Fraser Health Unit, Seabird Island Dental Clinic, Speech and Language, various daycares, preschools and day programs. Free Developmental

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But this fair isn’t just for the adults! It is for the kids too. It is an opportunity for children to engage in fun activities such as physical movement, challenges, music and learning Halq’emeylem. Each station will provide your child with fun and engaging play throughout the entire event. Little Kickers will be there for a soccer demonstration starting at 12:30 p.m.

This year our event will be held at Seabird Island. Jonny Williams, Seabird Island’s Youth Worker

will be drumming and singing starting at 1 p.m. Children are invited to participate in Total Physical Response (TPR). TPR is a language teaching method based on the coordination of language and physical movement.

Come on out to learn, have fun and talk with professionals about child development. The Child Development Fun Fair will be held at Seabird Island Band Office Gym at 2895 Chowat Rd. on Monday, April 20. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and close at 2 p.m. Snacks, refreshments, door prizes and free samples will be offered. For more information contact Kim Verigin at AGHS_ECD@yahoo.com.

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All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at:

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

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GARAGE SALES

ABBOTSFORD

3 YEAR OLD Dobi/Rotti male, FREE to good home. Moving. Prefer adult only home. Would make exc. guard dog. 778-856-1115 Abby

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

UNDER $300

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe Manor 1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz (Under new Management)

Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m.

Also, new construction,

MISC. WANTED

Wanted parking for 22 ft Trailer. Will pay cash, or do renovations or driving(class1) Call Bill: 604-220-4399

condo quality l bdrm...$650

and 2 bdrm...$799/m

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences. Available now.

Call 604-703-3405

HAMMOND organ model 146 excellent condition, bench, music books. $400 obo. 604-531-8675

HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $595 & $625/month includes utilities. Call 604-819-8184

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

WE BUY HOMES BC

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour

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• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

8 pc dinning rm set wi. 3 leafs $250 5 pc bdrm set with mattress $250 call: 604-796-0718

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

UNDER $100

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.

4 piece coffee table set - $40 19” TV - $ 25,Beige headboard & Dresser - $75 Call: 604 796 0718

1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $45hr + gas.

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th.

Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge. $850-$1250. 604-765-0453

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

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

GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 6 weeks old. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

Wanted: Class C Mobile home 20ft to 28ft. Call Dennis 604-796-2809

TRANSPORTATION

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES 845

ATTN Investors! $325k Duplex! Below Asses value. 2 sep meters. 10k sqft lt. Rent $750 down, $760 up.

Mylyne 604-723-2000 mylyne.com

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Abbotsford Exhibition Park

RENTALS

TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE

~ SUNDAYS ONLY ~ 6 am to 4 pm Phone 604-859-7540 ESTATE SALE, 10 to 4 on April 18 and 19 at 16023 10th Avenue, Surrey. Quality furniture, collectibles, pictures, dishes, Hammond organ etc.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Agassiz - 1 bdrm apt. for rent Woodside Terrace 1735 - #9 hwy.

Ground level. Newly renovated, well mng’d blding. $600/mth call: 604-703-3335 or 604-796-0442

GARAGE SALE Sat. April 18th 7360 Elm Rd. 9am to 3 (no early birds)

AGASSIZ 2 bdrm gr flr corner unit in Woodside Terrace, clean, quiet, well mngd bldg. Refs. Avail. now. $750 + utils & D.D. (604)588-6665

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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.

1-800-573-2928

VECTOR RENO’S

Applications are invited from quali¿ed applicants for the position of Executive Secretary to the Superintendent. This full time excluded position is available immediately for a twelve (12) month period, and may lead to a permanent position. The Executive Secretary will be responsible for all administrative functions for the Superintendent’s of¿ce as well as providing support to the Assistant Superintendent, and the Board of Education.

Individuals with above average organizational and communication skills will ¿nd this position of particular interest as will individuals who are Àexible, open, innovative, and can work independently as well as part of a team.

HELP WANTED

Position Available: Gardener/ Groundsperson

Duties of this position will include:

The Sandpiper Golf Course in Harrison Mills, B.C. is looking to fill the position of Gardener/ maintenance grounds person for the coming golf season

• • • •

Duties To Include : Maintenance of all garden beds and plants Ordering and planting of flowers Pruning and shearing Performing general labour duties

• • • • •

Qualifications and Assets : Must have previous horticultural/gardening experience Must hold a valid driver’s license Able to communicate professionally Ability to lift up to 60 pounds BC Pesticide Applicators License is an asset

• Executive secretary functions related to con¿dential, ¿nancial and other administrative matters • Preparing agendas, minutes, reports, presentations, communications and news letters • Attend and take minutes for the Board/Committee/Administrative, and AdHoc Meetings • Liaising with the Ministry of Education, School District Staff, School Trustees and the Public • Assist with the collection and coalition of data

Financing Available www.keytrackautosales.ca

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TRAVEL/TOURISM

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TRAVEL/TOURISM

Quali¿cations: • Grade 12 graduation supplemented by post secondary training at a college or business school • A minimum of 3 years recent and relevant work experience • Extensive experience with Microsoft Of¿ce Suite including Word, Power Point and Excel • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to set priorities and work independently

This position will pay $15.00-$20.00/hour depending on experience

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Deadline for application is April 20th, 2015.

Or mail to: Pretty Estates Resort 14282 Morris Valley Rd Harrison Mills, BC, V0M 1L0

pick a part

VISITOR EXPERIENCE COUNSELLOR

A more detailed job description can be obtained from the School Board Of¿ce. For more information please contact Ashley Limb, Human Resources at 604-869-2411. Applications should include a complete resume with three professional references that can be contacted in con¿dence. Application packages must be received by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2015. Interested applicants must apply to:

Dr. Karen Nelson, Superintendent School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) 650 Kawkawa Lake Road Hope, B.C. V0X 1L4 Phone: (604) 869-2411 Fax: (604) 869-7400 Email: alimb@sd78.bc.ca

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Please e-mail resumes to: Brendan Rutley, Golf Course Superintendent Brendan@prettyestateresort.com

1998 HONDA CIVIC 2 dr, auto Aircared. STK#652. $2,495.

2002 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#547. $4,900.

2004 MAZDA 3, 4 dr, auto, p/l, runs good STK#673. $4,900.

2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 dr, auto, full load. STK#648 $4,900.

2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900.

2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, auto, full load. STK#672. This week only! $6,900.

2007 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto, full load, STK#603 $7,900.

2007 PONTIAC TORRENT 4 dr, AWD, fully loaded, only 99K kms. STK#657 $9,900.

2008 HONDA CIVIC, 2 dr, auto, sunroof, fully loaded.

STK#642. $9,900.

2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900.

2009 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, full load, runs good.

STK# 624. $10,900.

2009 TOYOTA CAMRY, 4 dr, sedan fully loaded, auto, STK#669. $11,900.

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

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA. 4 dr, auto, sedan, fully loaded, sunroof. STK#641. $14,900.

2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4X4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

1998 ACCURA 1.6 EL. 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#651 $2,900.

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

2003 HONDA ODYSSEY 7psg full load, runs good, Aircared STK#530, $3,900.

2004 DODGE CARAVAN 7 passenger, fully loaded, STK#525, $2,900.

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

2007 FORD Fusion 4 dr auto, loaded A/cared ST#321 $6,900 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $9,900.

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

STK#504. $10,900.

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

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

Executive Secretary to the Superintendent POSTING #2014-057E

HELP WANTED

30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666

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

Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327

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KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford

Tourism Harrison is looking for a Dynamic Team player to join Team Harry.

• Able to work weekends • Part-time position • Competitive wage • Good with people • Enjoy promoting Harrison Hot Springs and the Province • Willing to work outside • Able to work on your own • Able to do some lifting • Knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel • Some admin/bookkeeping skills preferred.

Please drop off or email your resume to 499 Hot Springs

Road, Harrison Hot Springs or info@tourismharrison.com

by April 23rd , 2015

Thursday, April 16, 2015, Agassiz Harrison Observer 15

ANSWERS

Sudoku

April 2015

YOUR SOURCE FOR QUALITY LOCAL PROFESSIONALS

April 16, 2015

Meet the Pros Agassiz All Storage Easy access from Hwy 1 or 7 We have storage for:

• RVS • BOATS • VEHICLES

WAREHOUSE LIEN In the matter of the Warehouse Lien Act: Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Shawna Irvine of the last known address of: PO Box 848, Harrison Hot Springs, BC, V0M 1K0; for unpaid rents totaling $480.00 If this amount is not paid on or before April 30, 2015, the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.

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 t Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1309, 2015 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw [1309] t Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310, 2015 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw [1310] t Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1311, 2015 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw [1311] t Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1312, 2015 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw [1312] t Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1313, 2015 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw [1313] t Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1314, 2015 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw [1314] t Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1315, 2015 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw [1315] The Public Hearing will be conducted on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the FVRD Office, 4th Floor Boardroom, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C. The purpose of Bylaws 1309 to 1315 is to clarify the minimum parcel size requirements for parcels that are serviced by both an approved community water system and an approved community sanitary sewer system in Electoral Areas A, B, C (portion), D, E and H when new subdivisions are proposed.

The public hearing on Bylaws 1309 to 1315 is to be held by a delegate of the FVRD Board. Copies of the Board resolution making the delegation and copies of Bylaws 1309 to 1315 are available for public inspection until April 23, 2015 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.

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Heated units Long term discounts Security fenced Electronic gate Video surveillance

7651 Industrial Way Agassiz, BC • Ph: 1.604.796.5577 info@agassiz-all-storage.com • www.agassiz-all-storage.com

JOE’S JUNK Agassiz & M E TA L R E M O VA L

Computer & Signs

NOTHING TOO SMALL, NOTHING TOO BIG.

screens

Computers & Laptops Sales & Repairs

FREE metal p/u

25 years experience

FREE estimates for junk removal

Mon-Fri 10-4:30 604-491-6601 Unit #5-1824 No.9 Hwy.

604.316.0760

WINDOW

R.C.E. APPLIANCE REPAIR

agassizcomputerandsigns.com

We make HOUSE CALLS for Measuring & Installation

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

DOOR RETRACTABLE SCREENS Call Harry at 604-796-2025

Telstar Window Service Ltd. 7663 Industrial Way, Agassiz

FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS

604-796-1196 | cell 604-857-3375 • New Cabinetry and Cabinet Refacing • Counter Tops • All Custom Cabinets are made from solid wood (no particle board) 6390 PIONEER AVE., AGASSIZ

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

www.finback.ca

Call (604) 795-0214 24 Hour Service

Locally owned and operated For more information visit

www.peteandsonplumbing.com

Hope Auto Body Ltd.

Information is available online at: http://www.fvrd.bc.ca/InsidetheFVRD/DevelopmentApprovals/ Pages/Bylaws-1309-1315,-2015.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.

Written submission may also be submitted to Fraser Valley Regional District in advance of the hearing but must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. April 23, 2015. Written submissions will be entered into the public hearing record.

An informal public information meeting to be facilitated by FVRD staff regarding the Bylaws will be held at 7:00 pm immediately preceding the Public Hearing.

Dated this 2nd day of April, 2015 Paul Gipps, Chief Administrative Officer

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

contactsecurity.ca

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

16 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, April 16, 2015

COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING APRIL 2015 UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday, May 11 Monday, May 25

Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall 7:00 PM

FIREFIGHTER TRAINING The Agassiz Fire Department hosted a commercial auto extrication training program this past weekend.

The training was completed through the Justice Institute of British Columbia to meet international certification standards.

LETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS

ORGAN DONATION SAVES LIVES.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Register your decision at:

I want to take this opportunity to express how delighted I am with the new Leisure Centre facilities.

I’ve been availing myself to fitness programs off and on during the 27 years of living in Agassiz. Upon retirement, I became serious about physical well-being and realized that working with a instructor is my best option to keep motivated. With all the classes now offered, it’s like a smörgåsbord of fitness choices!

In every class I take, the instructor/trainer is knowledgeable and keenly aware of the participants’ needs and abilities, tailoring the work-out to ensure we receive the best benefits. The comradely among all of us is fun-filled.

Kudos to those o the front line.. the gals and guys who greet us at the door, call us about canceled classes; and listen, calmly and patiently, to our occasionally inane complaints. The staff fields all interactions with smiles, grace and patience.

The foot traffic into the building ranges from toddlers to those of us enjoying retirement. It speaks volumes how remarkable it is for such a small community to have a state-of-the-art fitness centre. It is an impressive facility.

Thanks to those who had the dream and carried it through to completion.

Well done!

Sincerely,

Robin McCullough Membership #534

transplant.bc.ca

2015 SPRING & SUMMER LEISURE GUIDE Available April 23 through the mail!

Registration begins April 27.

DEPUTY EMERGENCY PROGRAM COORDINATOR (VOLUNTEER)

The District of Kent and the Village of Harrison Hot Springs are seeking a volunteer Deputy Emergency Program Coordinator.

Reporting to the Emergency Program Coordinator and responding to the Joint Emergency Program Committee, the Deputy will assist in the implementation of the objectives and strategies selected by the Joint Emergency Program Committee in the areas of: • • • • • • • •

AGASSIZ FIRE DEPARTMENT 15TH CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT (Texas Scramble Format)

Location: Sandpiper Golf Course Saturday, June 20, 2015 12:30 shot gun start Cost: $150.00 per golfer, which includes 18 holes of golf, power golf cart, return 18 holes play back at Sandpiper Golf Course, dinner and prizes.

CONTACT: Wayne Dyer: 604-819-7119 Fire Hall: 604-796-2614 e-mail (chiefdyer@shaw.ca)

Program Coordination Facilities and Equipment Coordination Fundraising and Management Emergency Planning and Committee Services Volunteer Coordination Response and Recovery Planning Emergency Plan Update Training and Exercises

The applicant shall have knowledge of emergency management, incident command system, planning process, emergency telecommunications, Emergency Social Services operations, and principles of volunteer management. Further, the Deputy will be required to attend quarterly Committee meetings and be available to perform designated functions during major emergencies.

The term of this appointment will be for one year with the position reviewed annually.

An honorarium will be provided.

Please forward your resumé and three (3) references by 4:00 pm on Friday, May 1, 2015 to: Director of Corporate Services, District of Kent, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Box 70, Agassiz, B.C. V0M 1A0, Fax: (604) 796-8516.

The District of Kent and Village of Harrison Hot Springs thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those individuals short-listed will be contacted. Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check and to provide a recent driver’s licensing record.

Box 70, 7170 Cheam Ave, Agassiz | Tel 604.796.2235 | www.district.kent. bc.ca