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Neal Gregory and Cindy Braslins, both members of the Fraser Valley Dragonboat Club, test out the club’s new double outrigger canoe during a seminar at Harrison Lake Saturday, April 18.

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Fraser Valley Dragon Boat Club (FVDBC) members have paddled Harrison’s waters for the past 14 years.

They’re a familiar site as the teams work hard and practice for regattas held throughout the summer dragon boat season.

But lately, you might not recognize a FVDBC member by their boat.

The club broadened their paddling focus last year to include outrigger canoes.

They purchased a six-person outrigger canoe and, several weeks ago, bought a two-

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The dragon boat season runs from March through September. But the FVDBC has many members who want to continue paddling throughout the year.

“We’ve been incorporating outrigger canoes as an alternative to dragon boating when the season is over,” explains Scott Farrell, president of the FVDBC. The outrigger canoes, or OC's as they're often called, are also great yearround for paddlers who want to be out on the lake more than the FVDBC

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While the paddling skills are transferable, the OC races themselves differ from dragon boating dramatically.

“Dragon boating is a sprint.

Outrigger canoe races are a marathon,” describes Farrell, comparing the approximate two and a half minute dragon boat race times to the varied outrigger canoe race times, some lasting from one to two hours per race.

The FCDBC held an outrigger canoe seminar last Saturday, April 18 at Rendall Park. Club members bravely tested their skills in the tippy boats on Harrison Lake and

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enjoyed some time in the sunshine. Under OC director Greg Kohlruss's watchful eye, club members Neal Gregory and Cindy Braslins carefully worked together to navigate the new two-person outrigger canoe, smiling as a fellow club member took an accidental dip in Harrison’s cold waters off a one-person outrigger canoe.

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The FVDBC has seven varied teams, including a junior team and masters team. They are always on the lookout for new paddlers.

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“It’s about the team aspect, the camaraderie of it.”

If you are interested in trying out for one of the FVDBC dragon boat’s teams, or want to learn more about their outrigger canoes, go to http://www.fvdbc.com/

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Clash claims two on Hemlock Road No names released from Sunday afternoon incident

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The single-vehicle incident took place Sunday, April 19 at 2:52 p.m. A male and female were headed southbound on Hemlock Valley Road in one of the areas with an S-curve when the crash occurred, according to Barb McLintock, media relations for the BC Coroners Service.

BC Ambulance Service responded with four ground ambulances and one air ambulance, which landed at Sts'ailes school. However, no transport was required. Both individuals were pronounced dead on-scene.

Agassiz RCMP Sgt. Fredette says both individuals were approximately 30 years old and from the Maple Ridge area. He says RCMP are now conducting an investigation to determine, if possible, what the cause of the incident was.

Kent Harrison Search and Rescue was called to the scene.

KHSAR members conducted a search in the ravine below the car to ensure there was not a third individual who may have been thrown from the vehicle,

Rescue workers on scene at a crash that claimed two people from the Maple Ridge area Sunday.

reports Neil Brewer, one of KHSAR's managers.

Brewer describes the scene of the crash.

"It (the car) had gone airborne right at the corner and slammed into the trees about 12 feet off the ground," reports Brewer. "The car went

off the road into the trees, hit the trees with its roof and then slid down to the ground."

The North Fraser Fire Department also attended in response to the page of an MVA on Hemlock Valley road, with people trapped.

"Upon arrival, we did locate

a vehicle over an embankment, about a 20 to 25 foot embankment," reports Chris Wilson, electoral area fire services and program manager.

Watch The Observer for more information as it comes available.

Mailbox thefts rampant across communities Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

Mailboxes all over the District of Kent were broken into on Wednesday, April 15.

The problem is not unique to Agassiz, with thefts taking place all across the Fraser Valley recently.

"There is an increase in reported mail theft this month," reports RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Mike Rail.

Boxes were hit at Striker's Corner, along Morrow Road in Agassiz, on the Lougheed highway and at several other locations.

Canada Post did not respond to media questions, instead sending an email stating, "We take these matters very seriously."

The email, written by Carley Smith, manager of media relations for Canada Post, went on to write that criminals are determined to break the law, regardless of the target.

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Thieves targeted the mailboxes at Striker's Corner on Hot Springs Road some time on the morning of Wednesday, April 15 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Seven of the 16 boxes pried open were unoccupied.

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Two men arrested in string of robberies facing 11 charges that include robbery, assault causing bodily harm and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public.

The first robbery was on Jan. 19.

At 7:30 p.m. a man with his face covered, carrying a weapon, entered a store in the 52800 block of Yale Road East, demanded money and ran off with the stolen cash.

The second robbery happened at 9:45 a.m. on March 25.

Again, the suspect had his

RCMP believe they’ve arrested two men who allegedly carried out a string of armed robberies in Popkum and Chilliwack.

Thirty-two-year old Allen Edward Rusk and 24-year-old Herbert Martin Hanuse were both denied bail when they appeared in court last week.

Rusk faces three charges, including robbery and possession of stolen property, and will stay in behind bars until he appears in court later this month. Hanuse finds himself in even hotter water,

face covered and carried a weapon, entering a restaurant in the 53000 block of Bunker Road (Popkum) and demanding money. This time police say he escaped on a bicycle.

On April 3 at 6:35 a.m. a suspect returned to the 53000 block of Bunker Road for a second time.

An employee confronted him and suffered a non lifethreatening head injury. The suspect allegedly grabbed some merchandise before taking off on a bicycle.

Updating of report on Kent’s Wastewater Treatment Plant

Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

The District of Kent is ensuring the Wastewater Treatment Plant will be well-managed for years to come with an updated report coming down the pipes.

The District hired Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd. (Opus) to update a report the company made in 2008. The report has become outdated over the last seven years due to some changes. At the time of the initial report, there was discussion about

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The proposal from Opus includes looking at growth projections for the District of Kent based on the Official Community Plan, identifying upgrade priorities and project goals, visiting the treatment plant and revising the report. The update to the report is expected to take up to eight weeks.

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says it is a "terrible situation." She doesn't want her name in the paper for fear of targeted attacks by the thieves. She is angry at the "heartless, low-level criminals" who conduct such crimes.

"I feel for everybody affected," she says. "You feel for the families, for the senior getting the pictures of the grandkids - it's not acceptable."

RCMP encourage everyone to protect their mail by collecting mail daily, contacting Canada Post if you plan to go away and have them hold your mail until you return, and to never send cash in the mail.

Anyone with any information regarding suspicious activity around or, theft from, mailboxes is asked to contact the Agassiz RCMP at 604-796-2211 or, should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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The final robbery occurred April 9 at 12:30 p.m. when the suspect allegedly stormed into a convenience store on Wells Road in Chilliwack, running away with money and merchandise.

Soon after, RCMP officers found a suspected stolen vehicle in the Agassiz area and linked it to the Wells Road robbery.

Rusk and Hanuse were arrested later that at the Cheam reserve where they were reportedly living.

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Occupants safe after dryer fire

Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

Two fire halls responded to a recent fire in Agassiz when the contents in a dryer caught on fire.

The fire happened at a residential home on Inkman Road Tuesday, April 14. Thirty firefighters from Agassiz and Seabird Island responded.

Agassiz Fire Chief Wayne Dyer says the fire was caused by a memory foam pillow.

"There was heavy smoke damage," Dyer reports.

Seabird Island Fire Chief Gerald Basten says the timing of the call was ideal for Seabird's response time as their practice night started at 7 p.m. and the callout came at 7:02 p.m.

Basten reports that the home's four occupants - two adults and two

children - escaped without injury as well as the family dog.

One of the occupants had used a fire extinguisher and garden hose to attack the fire while waiting for crews to arrive.

"We removed the dryer from the house and removed any hazards," says Basten. They also checked to ensure the fire did not extend into any void spaces such as within the walls.

The homeowner had cleaned the lint trap recently, and had working smoke detectors, according to Basten.

Kent-Harrison Emergency Social Services was called out to provide support to the homeowners. They were provided with accommodations while their home was professionally cleaned from the smoke damage.

Trailer fire leaves man homeless

Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

Agassiz Harrison Community Services is seeking the community's help for a man who lost everything in a recent fire.

The individual was living in a travel trailer which burned down on Wednesday, April 15 at approximately 11:20 p.m. The Popkum fire department arrived to a fully involved structure fire on Halvorson Road, reports Chris Wilson, electoral area fire services and program manager. The Fraser Valley Emergency Services team was called to the scene and, through provincial ESS funding, was able to arrange 72 hours of food, clothing and shelter.

However, the man is now living in his car and in need of a place to live, according to Community Services Executive Director Laura Midan.

"There's no shelter to send people when something like this happens," explains Midan.

Community Services was able to provide the man with some clothing and household items as well as some supplies from the food bank. But he is in desperate need of a place to stay and could also use some more clothing.

Midan knows there are people in this community who are willing to help, if only they know the need.

"This community is very generous," she comments.

For household items or clothing donations (men's size 3X shirts, size 14 shoes and extra large pants) or household items, you can bring them to Community Services, located at 7086 Cheam Ave., Agassiz. If you have a room, a trailer or another suitable place for the man to live, call Community Services at 604-7962585.

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Local musicians raise money for BC Children’s Hospital

Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

Students in Jennifer McGregor’s piano classes spent the month of March raising funds for BC Children’s Hospital.

Through a fundraiser tied to their practice time, students in the Music for Young Children organization (MYC) in Harrison Hot Springs, raised $764 for the hospital.

Some students raised money by pledges for each minute they practiced during the fundraiser.

Other sponsors gave one-time donations.

“The idea was, the more they practiced, the more they could raise,” explains McGregor.

Several students told McGregor that with the increased practice time, they have noticed their playing has improved too which, of course, is music to any music teacher’s ears.

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Teacher Jennifer McGregor and some of her students who participated in a fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital.

students, 17 participated in the fundraiser.

“I’m really proud of how enthusiastic they’ve been,” says McGregor.

“They’re worked really hard.”

The local branch of MYC did the fundraiser along with branches all across B.C., to celebrate MYC’s 35th anniversary.

MYC is a music

education program that provides students with instruction in piano, theory, ear training, rhythm ensembles and composition.

Across B.C., MYC far surpassed their original goal of $10,000.

So far, they have raised more than $20,000.

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The misuse of recall

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Elections BC has approved two recall campaigns against MLAs — one a sitting BC Liberal who has won four elections, and the other a twice-elected BC Liberal who is sitting as an independent while awaiting a chance at a federal Conservative nomination.

The overlap of the two campaigns and the pledge that more are to come is a misuse of recall legislation — but that doesn’t mean that it needs to be scrapped or changed.

In both cases, the petitioners have 60 days to gather the signatures of 40 per cent of people who were on the voters’ list in each riding, at the time of the May, 2013 election. That is an enormous hurdle.

As has been proven in past recall campaigns, it is almost impossible to get to that point. While petitioners may be able to get the signatures of enough people to reach the 40 per cent threshold, they almost invariably find that a significant number of those who signed are ineligible.

The recall legislation was brought in by the NDP government when Mike Harcourt was premier. It wasn’t its top priority, but the government was being pressured by intense citizen cynicism about politicians which had played a big role in the defeat of Social Credit and the NDP’s election in 1991, and in the rise of the Reform Party federally.

The 40 per cent threshold was meant to be high, because while the ability to recall an MLA is important, it also needs to be difficult, in order to rule out simple partisanship.

Successful recall campaigns must go beyond what an MLA’s party is doing, either as government or opposition. They need to have a strong personal element as well.

In the case of Richard Lee of Burnaby North, he is being targeted for the policies and actions of the BC Liberal government. Marc Dalton of Maple RidgeMission is being targeted not only for BC Liberal actions, but also for staying in office as an independent while seeking a federal Conservative nomination.

That’s personal, but it is not something which will repulse most voters.

These two recall campaigns and others targeting government MLAs are likely to fail, but the safety valve of being able to recall an MLA needs to remain. It is one of the few restraining devices available to voters between elections.

To answer, go to the Home Page of our website: www.agassizharrisonobserver.com

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Land sales leave lingering odour

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Tom Fletcher Victoria – VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government’s sale of Crown properties to help balance its election budget was the dominant story in the legislature last week, as the NDP revealed evidence of a “fire sale” that may have left millions on the table.

They started with Burke Mountain, the biggest single deal involving 14 view properties in Coquitlam. The buyer was a prominent developer whose array of companies happened to donate nearly $1 million to the B.C. Liberal Party since 2000.

The $85 million price tag was similar to the B.C. Assessment Authority value on these forested properties, but an outside appraisal concluded they could have fetched an additional $43 million if they had spent more time on the hot

Lower Mainland real estate market.

(This sale made headlines last fall for the province’s $8 million buyout of the local First Nation’s undefined territorial claim, when it was revealed the chief of the tiny Kwikwitlem First Nation pocketed an $800,000 commission.)

The government’s defence of the sale went from wobbly to weak.

Citizens’ Services Minister Amrik Virk was caught flat-footed and tried to get by on platitudes rather than retreat and find some answers.

Premier Christy Clark weighed in, arguing that the budget would have balanced without the property sale, and that some sales closed too late to help the electionyear budget. Finance Minister Mike de Jong stressed that all these asset sales were detailed in three successive budgets. They downplayed the notion of land sales being rushed.

Then the NDP produced a string of emails sent between senior officials responsible for selling two big properties across the street

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“To be part of the sale and development of over eight acres of Victoria’s beautiful inner harbour area is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. An opportunity that

“The government’s defence of the sale went from wobbly to weak. Citizens’ Services Minister Amrik Virk was caught flat-footed and tried to get by on platitudes rather than retreat and find some answers.” normally would warrant years of planning and preparation,” wrote one citizens’ services bureaucrat.

“Unfortunately we don’t have unlimited time – our goal is to have For Sale signs up by Oct. 31

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with sales proceeds in the bank by March 31, 2013.”

Then came a disclosure about a property in Surrey that had been bought as a potential hospital site. Once the existing hospital was expanded, that property was declared surplus. Indeed, de Jong featured this property to promote the government’s plan to stimulate local economies with private sector investment on unused land.

The Surrey deal closed for $20.5 million on March 21, 2014, just days before the end of the fiscal year. NDP leader John Horgan pointed to an outside appraisal of $23.5 million, and an assessment for tax purposes of $27.2 million.

The appraiser also recommended that the “highest and best use” for the Surrey land was to hold it until had been rezoned for commercial, retail or office development.

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But it’s now clear that these and perhaps other sales were done with arbitrary deadlines that had everything to do with the B.C. Liberals’ need to balance the books. When elections are a battle of sound bites, perception matters more than reality.

It’s also worth recalling that the budget deficits prior to the 2013 election were largely a result of the B.C. government’s costly undoing of the harmonized sales tax, rather than the harsh forces of international finance.

Surplus asset sales have a long tradition in B.C., where the government owns more than 90 per cent of all land. But after this round, full disclosure will be demanded.

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

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Lions’ Easter Bunny shopping spree Maggie Milner of Chilliwack was the happy winner of the March 25 Easter Bunny Super-Valu shopping spree. This very popular fundraising event for the Agassiz-Harrison Lions saw all 500 tickets scooped quick like a bunny by the community.

Maggie was helped to reach high and low by her son Charles, Lions Brenda Jorgensen and Chris Novak and Chris’ friend Sergei Kojokaharev. With carts piled high, Maggie stocked her kitchen shelves and ran out of room in her garage pantry as well. She found treats for herself and her family and grandchildren. It was a prize she never dreamed of winning, and she already looking forward to getting her tickets for the next shopping spree.

Because of the huge response, the Lion’s Super-Valu shopping spree will be available in time for Easter, Canada Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas shopping.

Odds of winning are very good as only 500 tickets are printed for each event. This is a real deal for a $2 investment. Thanks Super-Valu for helping us make this happen!

Chris Novak (at left) helps winner Maggie Milner with one of her two buggies. Sergei Kojokaharev and Charlie Milner assist as club president Brenda Jorgensen walks outside from Super-Valu.

The Lions have been busy through the winter season. Along with a cash donation, we filled and delivered over 100 Christmas stockings full of personal care

Bill C-51 goes too far

Harpers Bill C-51 is dangerous, reckless and ineffective. The bill permits information-sharing across government for a wide range of purposes, most of which have nothing to do with terrorism.

The sharing field covers 17 government institutions with government granting itself the right to expand sharing. The bill permits further disclosure “to any person, for any purpose” to other governments.

There are few limits on how information the government collects can be shared with any entity it sees fit. They don’t even have to tell you that they have shared your records to government institutions and other countries.

Bill C-51 destroys the core protections found in the Privacy Act by opening the door to the very kind of informationsharing that the law is intended to prevent.

Can we say “Trying to kill the Charter of Rights and Freedoms”..

Privacy Commissioner of Canada Daniel Therrien, described as an expert by PM Harper, slammed the bill in a submission to the Standing Committee on Public Safety: “The scale of information sharing being proposed is unprecedented, the scope of the new powers conferred by the Act is excessive, particularly as these powers affect ordinary Canadians, and the safeguards protecting against unreasonable loss of privacy are seriously deficient. While the potential to know virtually everything about everyone may well identify some new threats, the loss of privacy is clearly excessive. All Canadians would be caught in this web.”

I encourage Canadians to learn more about how we can work together to stop Secret Police Bill C-51 at: StopC51.ca Kathy Read Agassiz

items to the Salvation Army in Chilliwack to distribute as part of their Christmas outreach program. We also helped at the kids Christmas shopping day at All Saints Church. Santa kept us busy!

In February our club celebrated 51 years of service to the residents of Agassiz and surrounding area. This year alone, we have financially helped the Harrison Highlanders pipe band, the Aquanauts swim club, the anti-bullying HELP project, slide into summer at the Fernie Coomb pool, and the Kilby historic site to name a few. It is through your support of our annual car show, pub nights, raffles, draws and other fundraisers that we are able to do so much to make out town a better place to live and work. Thank you!

Upcoming Lion fundraising events to continue our community work: May 2 – Lion’s garage sale at All Saints Anglican Church – treasures for all and bake tables. 9- 3 p.m.

May 10 – Mother’s Day pancake breakfast at the Legion – by donation June 26 – Pub night at the Sasquatch Inn – fun and food, tickets from any Lion

AHCS appreciates support

On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers at Agassiz-Harrison Community Services, we would like to thank all those who so generously supported us after our disturbing break in at the Thrift Store. Your empathy and financial support has been very appreciated and helpful in moving forward.’

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past week, is about a first of firsts. Every year elementary schools in the Fraser Valley participate in something called The Reading Link Challenge. Hundreds of grade 4 & 5 students read the same

books and in local competitions, answers questions to compete for top spot in this sport of reading. This year, I am bust-up proud to announce that one of the teams entered by Sts’ailes Community School

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The kids just think won top spot in the they are at storytime Upper Fraser Valley for the fun of it, and against other Agassiz that’s how we  grownand Hope teams to move forward to the ups like it. It was great Fraser Valley Challenge to have Lorene share in Fort Langley this with future newspaper week. Gold stars to the readers and to talk students, teachers and about the Adventure parents for this big win Club in which The and bigger effort!

Observer with the In other breaking help of A & W, Agassiz news, the Library and annual Agassiz Petro’s Pizza Friends of the Plus celebrates Library Trivia the birthdays Quiz Night of local kids. is coming up Every week fast. One of in the paper, the best events there is a great of the Agassizlittle book Harrison suggestion TERRILL SCOTT social season, and your From the this fundchild’s name raiser/fun Stacks when it is night always your birthday fills up, so month. The come get your tickets gifts to your child are right now. The funds cool eats and a book! raised stay here in Our kids can never our home towns to get too many happy support summer birthday wishes, so join programming for the Adventure club, kids, and our friendly just go say hi at the volunteers always like Observer office. to do up something I want to report special. This year a as well that two new show from Science programs we tried out World is coming to this past winter were town. I wonder if there great successes. The will be explosions?

Lego Club and The They are also bringing Scrabble Club will the crew of beasts and definitely see return their human friends engagements in the from Urban Safari Fall. Thanks parents Rescue (formerly for the help at Lego Cinemazoo) to give Club, thanks Friends locals an up close and for buying more Lego personal experience and to the adults who with some wild enjoyed afternoon creatures. Participating Scrabble, we hope you in the Quiz Night is will be back! a guaranteed good And since this is a time as you will share library column, the some time with friends final bit of news I want new and old, have to share, is of course, some refreshments, the book at the top possible become an of my reading pile official Know-It-All and at the moment. I am provide support to your trapped in a fantastic local library. Doesn’t get read called, “The Secret much better. News on History of Wonder the antics to follow!

Woman� by Jill Lepore.

This past month This is turning out to we have been getting be one of the most freestyling at our fascinating non-fiction Preschool storytimes. reads I have enjoyed Reading old favourites, in many years. Yes, finding new ones and it is about the comic doing lots of laughing. book character Wonder Recently, we had a Woman but her origin special guest reader, has so much more to from our very own it. She was not just a community newspaper. drawing of an Amazon Editor  of the Observer, warrior princess and Lorene Keitch read a super hero storyline. some of her funny Her originator, Dr. family favourite picture William Marston was books to our littlest a staunch supporter of citizens who come women’s rights in the every Friday to their suffragist years and library to hear stories also the inventor of the and sing songs. This polygraph machine is one of the things (lie detector). His that parents can do quirkiness, his family, to start their children friends and enemies, begin their wonderful plus the time he journey into being Continued on 9 readers and learners.

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inhabits informs much of this ‘secret history’. Fascinating and full of “I never knew” moments, I am so glad my shirt-tail relative Tiffany lent me her copy and said, “You have to read this!”. I am, and you can lasso a copy for yourself at your library. It won’t matter if you are a comic lover, a history lover, a secret super hero or you just love an engrossing book, this read is time well spent.

That’s all the news that’s fit to print today, and as is fitting for such a super place as your public library, I

quote Wonder Woman and say … ”A new journey to be started. A new promise to be fulfilled. A new page to be written.” Happening every day at your library.

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Approximately 175 people turned out for the annual Dairy Herd Improvement Awards night, held Friday, April 10 at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall. The event honoured the very best in the local dairy industry. Pictured are the 2015 award winners.

Wiebe VanderWyk and Don Vanderwyk were honoured for their years of service to the DHI Awards committee at the annual banquet held Friday, April 10 at the Agricultural Hall in Agassiz.

Wiebe served for more than 30 years while his son Don volunteered for the past 15 years.

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references to older styles like the country blues of Jimmy Rodgers, the classic country of Hank Williams, or Western swing music, Petunia & the Vipers come across as refreshing and original, and will put a smile on your face and a swing in your step,” says Hillhouse.

Petunia’s music is infectious: his singing ranges from the most delicate you’ve ever heard to the most powerful, often within a single song.

It’s hillbilly flavoured, swing inflected, ragtime, goodtime music.

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ghostly falsetto,” says Hillhouse.

Petunia defies convention. His style is unique and surreal and his live performances have been likened to an Avant-Country nightclub scene straight out of a David Lynch movie. His honest, cut to the heart song writing and multi-syllabic narratives would leave a lesser singer tonguetied and breathless.

One of the many themes running through Petunia’s lyrics relates to living life on one’s own terms – fearlessly and without regret. Spending the early part of his career playing on every major street corner, subway station and park bench in Canada and NY city, he picked, grinned and sang for his living.

Joining Petunia are the Vipers, a band consisting of some of Western Canada’s finest, including former members of rockabilly legends Ray Condo’s Ricochets and Sarah McLachlan’s band. This group of skilled, imaginative, and tasteful players accompanies Petunia with the classic sounds of pedal steel, electric guitar, stand up bass, and drums.

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“At the 2013 Festival, Petunia & the Vipers’ beach stage performance got everyone’s attention,” recalls Andy Hillhouse, Artistic Director of the Harrison Festival Society, “They truly stand out among the acts touring on the roots circuit these days.”

With a piercing gaze, Petunia looks into the collective soul of the audience, then launches into high and lonesome vocals that conjure up the spirit of Jimmie Rodgers. Not content with mesmerizing the crowd, Petunia’s tapping boot propels the band into a snarling fire and brimstone rave-up as a wave of frantic jitterbuggers compete for space on the hardwood dance floor.

“The band is led by songwriter Petunia, who delivers his evocative, retro songs with an arresting voice that moves between rockabilly snarls and

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The whistle blows, and the kids cross the bright orange pylons to retrieve their arrows. They laugh as they tug at the arrows, some sliding out with ease while others are stuck deep in the targets.

Emily Peters, 12, is amongst the students here today. She’s a Seabird Island resident and, along with her brother, is learning the art of archery.

The youth are in Seabird Island’s gymnasium to take part in a weekend archery camp aimed at Aboriginal youth. She says she is learning how to “shoot, aim and do it right.”

Lara Mussell is on the provincial Aboriginal Sport, Rec & Physical Activity Partners Council.

“We’ve been doing a series of events in order to provide sport development opportunities for Aboriginal youth,” explains Mussell.

The provincial council wants Aboriginal youth like Emily to be introduced to sports that are featured in the North American Indigenous Games. The last games were held in Regina in 2014, with approximately 5,000 athletes representing 756 tribes and participating in 14 sporting events, including archery.

The introductory weekend, which was capped at 40 participants and had a wait list, featured coaches from the BC Archery Association as well as Fraser Valley Archers. Coaches trained the kids in proper handling and shooting as well as a competition portion to help single out youth who may be good candidates for the next Indigenous Games.

Archery has taken off in the last couple years with youth thanks to movies like Brave and The Hunger Games. Ron Ostermeier, president of the BC Archery Association, says the

latter movie is actually credited with turning archery from a tentative sport for the games to a core sport, meaning it will always remain a part of the North American Indigenous Games.

Ostermeier, who has been an archer for more than 35 years, has seen interest from every age group, not just teens wanting to be like the fictional character Katniss Everdeen.

“I’ve got people just staring up in their 80’s,” says Ostermeier.

He says camps like this one, which was held April 11-12, are important because they teach proper technique, focusing on “form and habits.”

Mussell explains that for some of the Indigenous Games sports such as archery, they need to have introductory clinics because there are so few opportunities for archery learning outside of these camps compared to sports such as hockey or swimming.

When the next games draw closer, the Aboriginal Sport, Rec & Physical Activity Partners Council will host a province-wide archery tryout camp for youth who want to enter the games.

For Emily Peters, it’s not about the next games. She and her brother Maleek received bows and arrows as a Christmas present and their family wanted to make sure they have the correct technique before they start shooting. But for Mussell, the hope is that kids like Emily will take something more away from the camp than just a newly-acquired skill.

“It’s really neat seeing this traditional sport increasing the dreams for our kids, expanding their horizons and realizing they can take this skill and build some self-esteem and confidence,” says Mussell.

For more information on BC Aboriginal Sport development camps, go to www.aboriginalsportbc.ca

FREE estimates for junk removal

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LOST AND FOUND

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

LOST DOG - 4 yr old Fem Yorkie X, Black with white, name “Pepper”.

Lost afternoon Apr 7/15 at Sumas Mountain Regional Park. If found or seen Please call 604-996-4600

Agassiz Campus Sunday, 10:30 am Kids’ Ministry 1-14w CC15

Meeting at the Ag Hall 6800 Pioneer Ave.

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INFORMATION

HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? COPD or Arthritic Conditions? The Disability Tax Credit. $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit. $15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg) Apply Today!1-844453-5372.

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CASH IN NOW. Breathalyzers now available in vending. Locations available! Immediate cash flow, secured investment, $7,995. Call for information and sample. 1-844-2448363; info@selfbreathalyzer.ca HIGH CASH PRODUCING Vending Machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit.

All on Location In Your Area. Selling Due to Illness. Call 1-866-6686629 For Details.

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available.

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Send applications to fbula@langara.bc.ca.

More information: www.bccommunitynews.com/our-programs/scholarship.

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Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

OBITUARIES

SUSAN BOHONOS November 18, 1968 to April 20, 2015 “Be grateful for what you have,” was the mantra of Susan Bohonos and the life-lesson she imparted when she passed on to eternal life surrounded by her immediate family on April 20, 2015. With this in mind, we share why we are so grateful for her: • Two bright children who carry on her beautiful features • The most amazing, chef-inspired creations you have ever tasted • Fits of contagious laughter that turned into rolling cackles • Toughness and fortitude which served her well throughout many aspects of her life • An adventurous spirit that travelled her to south-east Asia and convinced her husband they could live off-the-grid for over 10 years • The ability for perfect strangers to feel like they were her best friends when she hosted them at her retreat, the Echoes on the Harrison River • A party-goer who loved boating, costumes, cribbage, chips, salsa, caesars and mosco ta d’asti • A gardener who taught us the magic of mother earth • A dedicated volunteer for the BC Children’s Hospital • A confidante, pillar of strength and wise soul for her close friends Susan will be severely missed and never forgotten by her husband Clint of almost 18 years and their young sons, Reece and Nash Thomson of Harrison Hot Springs; father, Gerry Bohonos from Sandy Hook, Manitoba; mother and step-father, Marilyn and Grant Sorensen from Winnipeg; sister and brother in-law Jani Sorensen and Steven Goldstine from Winnipeg; step-sister and her family, Kristine, John, Shelby and Cole Thevenot; Clint’s father Grant Thomson, life-long resident of the Fraser Valley; Clint’s sister, brother and their respective families from Maple Ridge: Shannon, Grant and Thomas Hankins and Brad, Sherri and Joel Thomson; other extended family; fellow Harrison Hot Springs Elementary School parents and many more dear friends from the Harrison/Agassiz, Vancouver and Winnipeg areas . Susan has gone to meet again her beloved grandmothers Angela Bohonos and Josephine Johnson, Clint’s mother Bev Thomson and the greatest dogs of all time Chehalis, Leo and Echo.

Susan and her family are deeply appreciative of the medical expertise she received from Dr. Johnston, Dr. Scudamore, Dr. Renouf, Dr. Bull and Dr. Smiljanic and his team at Lions Gate Hospital Oncology. Staff at the blood clinic in Agassiz, Dani from Agassiz Home Health; Lucy and the team at Chilliwack Hospice Society; massage therapist Kim; healing touch provider Judy; sound therapists Liz and Cheryl from Spirit Yoga; and healing remedies from Miel provided Susan with the nurture and care she needed to get through her last few months.

The entire family is grateful for the generosity shown to Susan, Clint, Reece and Nash through two fundraisers helping her battle pancreatic cancer. While not expected, should people be so inclined they can make donations in lieu of flowers the following ways: 1.Visit your local CIBC Banking Centre to make a gift into a dedicated account which will be entrusted to Reece and Nash Thomson for their post-secondary education. The account number is available on the Facebook page listed below and will be announced at the Celebration of Life.

2. Donate to Pancreas Centre BC by visiting vghfoundation.ca and clicking the DONATE button in the upper right-hand corner of the page and then selecting Pancreatic Cancer Research from the drop down menu.

Condolences can be sent to susanbohonos@ gmail.com or through Facebook at facebook.com/cancerbenefitforsusan. The family would love any old photos you have of Susan.

A celebration of life will take place Sunday, April 26 from 2 pm to 4 pm at Ag Hall, 6800 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, BC. Susan’s ashes will then be scattered at her most favourite places on earth by her family at a later date.

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HELP WANTED

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

PLUMBER or 2nd/3rd year apprentice required for commercial project, Chilliwack, Please send resume to: nu-tech-plb@hotmail.com or fax: 604-858-0434

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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SALES AND LOGISTICS COORDINATOR Permanent, full-time required for Triple Eight Transport in Abbotsford, BC. Must have a thorough knowledge of the North American over the road trucking market, Advanced negotiation skills, Knowledge of sales techniques including but not limited to, sales cycles, prospecting, soft closing & relationship management, Computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Outlook and Excel) & exp. with dispatch management programs.

The ideal candidate should have 2+years of experience in the 3rd Party Logistics industry or 2 + years experience as a dispatcher for an over the road trucking company. Compensation will be based on experience.

For full description visit: www.LocalWorkBC.ca Email Resume to: triple8jobs@gmail.com

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HELP WANTED

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now hiring RIMEX Supply—Agassiz

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

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

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FARM WORKERS

Dairy Herdsperson - Must have post-secondary education. in agriculture, relevant management skills, min. 2yrs experience.

E-mail application to: grboyes@gmail.com

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HELP WANTED

CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

DeVry Greenhouses is seeking self-motivated delivery drivers for our busy spring season. All applicants must have a valid driver’s license with a minimum Class 5. Air endorsement is required.

The position is seasonal, Monday through Saturday.

April 25 – June 15. Some heavy lifting involved.

Please email your resume including a current driver’s abstract to: hr@devrygreenhouses.com attn: Tito or drop off at 49259 Castleman Road, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 6H4.

available positions

welders labourers painters cnc operators machinists warehousemen

about the company WorkSafeBC safety innovation award winner manufacturing environment fast paced & energetic global leader

For more information about RIMEX and these opportunities, go to rimex.com/careers 6914953

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Marine Engineering Officers required for various civilian positions with the Department of National Defence in Victoria and Nanoose Bay, BC. Online applications only through the Public Service Commission of Canada website, Reference# DND14J-008698-000051, Selection Process# 14-DND-EAESQ-386803, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet. Applicants must meet all essential qualifications listed and complete the application. ***http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/indexeng.htm Le ministère de la Défense nationale recherche des agents de la mécanique navale pour combler divers postes civils à Victoria et Nanoose Bay en Colombie-Britannique. Nous acceptons uniquement les candidatures posées en ligne au site Internet de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, numéro de référence DND14J008698-000051, numéro du processus de sélection 14-DND-EAESQ-386803, Flotte auxiliaire des forces armées canadiennes. Les postulants doivent remplir le formulaire de demande et posséder toutes les qualifications essentielles énumérées. ***http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/indexfra.htm

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

300

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

356

(Cypress Park Strata)

Saturday, April 25th 8 am to 4 pm

320

MOVING & STORAGE

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

PETS

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551 NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates.

We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes.

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TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE

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~ SUNDAYS ONLY ~ 6 am to 4 pm

Running this ad for 10yrs

Phone 604-859-7540

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

Agassiz-Harrison Lions Annual Garage Sale

2 coats any colour

HOME IMPROVEMENTS VECTOR RENO’S

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

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

GARAGE SALES

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

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

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

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HELP WANTED

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

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

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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PETS

in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at:

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Sat., April 25 9 am - 2 pm

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION

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

Spacious and bright

new condo quality 1 bdrm...$650 and 2 bdrm...$800/m Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences, down town.

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Call 604-703-3405

RUBY CREEK

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

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

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

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POWER WASHING since 1982.

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

MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS...”SPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

For Rent Green House & Barn 604-302-5288 cbgill@hotmail.com

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS Wanted: Class C Mobile home 20ft to 28ft. Call Dennis 604-796-2809

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TRANSPORTATION 818

CARS - DOMESTIC

2010 CADILLAC DTS 4 door, leather, fully loaded, excellent condition 29,800 km. $26,600 obo. Call 604531-8675

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

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

Licensed Dealer.1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.

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709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL Agassiz

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.

REAL ESTATE

Agassiz Anglican Church Hall

PRESSURE WASHING

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

FAMILY GARAGE SALE

FOR Sale, four 22 inch chrome rims and tires complete, with 24 locking lugs, and special wrench for removing lugs. Also for sale, two Community CSX35 Professional Sound System Speakers, Offers. Call 604316-5528.

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

Furniture, loads of hse. hold items, sm. appliances, tools, toys and much more!

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East Chilliwack Garage Sale 49560 Castleman Road Saturday, April 25 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

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RENTALS

GARAGE SALES

Multi-Family Garage Sale 4 - 7354 Morrow Road

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We are an industry leader of building products, located in Surrey, and we are growing. The team is hard working, the work environment is fast-paced with good people, and the benefits are excellent.

Top notch warehouse worker / driver with a positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to do heavy lifting is required for immediate start. Mon. - Fri. If you are dedicated, have leadership ability and are looking for good solid employment send your resume: Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

WAREHOUSE WORKER / DRIVER

RUBBISH REMOVAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS MOBILE HOME for sale with free pad rent in Mission. Privacy with a view. $35,000. (604)820-8218

HELP WANTED

TRANSPORTATION 851

TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford 30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666 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.

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

Financing Available www.keytrackautosales.ca

Hope & Area Transition Society

Public Notice

Proposed Property Disposition Partnership Lease Pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Community Charter, the District of Kent intends to renew the lease on its Cemetery Road property to the Kent Raceways Society for the purposes of racing.

1) The legal description of that portion on which resides the Kent Raceways Society: Approximately 8.64 acres of land lying to the North of Cemetery Road covering a portion of NE ¼ of Lot 1, Plan BCP 4429, Section 34, Township 3, Range 29, Meridian W6, New Westminster District, Except Plan BCP11468, Plan BCP27720, Plan BCP41055, and Plan EPP14819.

Or commonly known as 5045 Cemetery Road, as hatched below:

pick a part

Ability to pass and maintain security clearance, carry a valid driver’s license and have a vehicle with four seat belts plus the driver.

April 23, 2015

Along with your resume send a letter of interest indicating how you meet the qualifications to:

Only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

04/15H_HAT23

The Hope & Area Transition Society Manager, Heather Garfield Box 1761 Hope, BC V0X 1L0 Start Date: ASAP

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.

ANSWERS

Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have: • Knowledge and understanding of support and crisis counseling related to family violence issues.

• The ability to demonstrate assertiveness along with both professional and personal boundaries.

• Excellent verbal and written communication with the staff team, including conflict resolution.

• Efficient time, organizational and stress-management skills.

• Flexibility and ability to assimilate into the staff team, along with being able to work independently with little or no supervision.

• Proficient computer skills.

• Post secondary degree in social work.

In the matter of the Warehouse Lien Act:

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‡Based on total Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) Category wins (various) up to the 2014 model year. *To learn more about the Mazda Unlimited Warranty, go to mazdaunlimited.ca. �Signing Bonuses are available on retail cash purchase/finance/lease of select new, in-stock 2014/2015/2016 Mazda models from April 1 – 30, 2015. Bonus amounts vary by model. $500 Signing Bonus applies to all 2014 Mazda2, all 2014/2015 Mazda3, all 2014/2015 Mazda5, and all 2015/2016 Mazda6 models. $750 Signing Bonus applies to all 2015/2016 CX-5 models. Maximum $1,000 Signing Bonus only available on all 2015 CX-9 and all 2014/2015 MX-5 models. Signing Bonus will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. See dealer for complete details. †0% APR purchase financing is available on all new 2015 Mazda vehicles. Other terms available and vary by model. Based on a representative agreement using offered pricing of $24,990 for the 2015 CX-5 GX (NVXK65AA00) with a financed amount of $25,000, the cost of borrowing for a 48-month term is $0, monthly payment is $521, total finance obligation is $25,000. **Lease offers available on approved credit for new 2015 Mazda3 GX (D4XK65AA00)/2015 Mazda6 GX (G4XL65AA00)/2016 CX-5 GX (NVXK66AA00) with a lease APR of 2.49%/1.99%/3.49% and bi-weekly payments of $89/$147/$138 for 60 months, the total lease obligation is $11,528/$19,046/$17,938 including down payment of $0. Lease offers include $500/$500/$750 Signing Bonuses. PPSA and first monthly payment due at lease inception. 20,000 km lease allowance per year, if exceeded, additional 8¢/km applies. 24,000 km leases available. Offered leasing available to retail customers only. Taxes extra. As shown, price for 2015 Mazda3 GT (D4TL65AA00)/2016 CX-5 GT (NXTL86AA00)/2015 Mazda6 GT (G4TL65AA00) is $27,790/$36,880/$34,090. All prices include freight & PDI of $1,695/$1,895 for Mazda3, Mazda6/CX-5. PPSA, licence, insurance, taxes, down payment and other dealer charges are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Lease and Finance on approved credit for qualified customers only. Offers valid April 1 – 30, 2015, while supplies last. Prices and rates subject to change without notice. Visit mazda.ca or see your dealer for complete details.

16 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, April 23, 2015

‡Based on total Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) Category wins (various) up to the 2014 model year. *To learn more about the Mazda Unlimited Warranty, go to mazdaunlimited.ca. ♦Signing Bonuses are available on retail cash purchase/finance/lease of select new, in-stock 2014/2015/2016 Mazda models from April 1 – 30, 2015. Bonus amounts vary by model. $500 Signing Bonus applies to all 2014 Mazda2, all 2014/2015 Mazda3, all 2014/2015 Mazda5, and all 2015/2016 Mazda6 models. $750 Signing Bonus applies to all 2015/2016 CX-5 models.

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