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With the next federal election at most only five months away, the question of who is running in our riding has been answered. What may be less well-known is the fact that our riding boundaries are new.

Liv Grewal was recently selected as the Conservative candidate for the new MissionMatsqui-Fraser Canyon riding, which includes the District of Kent and Harrison Hot Springs.

Grewal joins candidate hopefuls Jatinder (Jati) Sidhu of Abbotsford running for the Liberal Party and Art Green of Hope running for the Green Party. Grewal, an Abbotsford resident, received 54 per cent of the 1,846 ballots cast by Conservative party members, beating out four other Abbotsford candidates and one from Ashcroft.

The looming election brings to the forefront the riding changes to this community.

The District of Kent and Harrison Hot Springs were shifted to a new riding, the Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon, in a decision made by the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission in 2013.

The new federal riding includes the northernmost portion of Abbotsford, Mission, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs, through the interior to north of Lillooet and Cache Creek including Yale, Boston Bar, Lytton and Ashcroft.

The change was made as part of a nation-wide

federal redistribution. The Constitution of Canada requires that federal electoral districts need to be reviewed after every 10-year census in order to reflect changes in Canada’s population. The boundary adjustments are designed to reflect population changes, so that each riding contains roughly the same number of eople and takes into account the identities, histories and geographic sizes of individual communities.

This riding’s current MP, Mark Strahl, says the redistribution will certainly affect Agassiz and Harrison.

"Unfortunately I think for me and for the new riding of Chilliwack-Hope, it's sad to see Agassiz and Harrison being in a different riding," says Strahl, who plans to run for his seat again in the redistributed Chilliwack-Hope riding. "The cultural and economic ties to Chilliwack and the region are much stronger than they are to Mission or the Fraser Canyon."

Strahl regrets that his new riding will not include this area for personal reasons too, citing longstanding ties with Agassiz.

This is not the first time Agassiz and Harrison have been shifted to accommodate population changes. These two communities were grouped into the Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon riding in 2004. From 1997 to 2004, we were in the Dewdney-Alouette riding, which included Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Mission.

Before that, we were part of the Fraser Valley East riding, from 1968 to 1997.

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“We’re losing our lines to the central Fraser Valley," she remarks.

But Harrison Hot Springs Mayor Leo Facio says while it is convenient to have our MP just across the river in Chilliwack, he will work with whoever and wherever our new MP is to build relationships and continue the positive connections forged between the local community and federal representatives.

“I’m hoping that whoever gets in, we’ll have a good relationship and work together for the benefit of our communities,” says Facio.

He says while his preference would have been to stay in the same federal riding as Chilliwack, it should not have a great impact on us in the long term.

District of Kent Mayor John Van Laerhoven says he certainly hopes

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Harrison resident Lis Scotson says this latest change does not bode well for our communities.

“I’m very concerned.

It seems to me that very few people realize we’re part of a new riding,” says Scotson. “We’re

split off from our natural neighbours - Chilliwack and Hope.”

She fears we will lose any influence on the political scene, being lumped in with communities such as Abbotsford and Mission and geographically stretched up to Cache Creek.

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whoever is elected will talk to locals to learn about the important matters and to advocate for the communities he represents.

“We are a lot more aligned with Chilliwack - what’s important to us is what’s important in the valley,” says Van Laerhoven. “It’s going to be somewhat problematic to be aligned with communities that have different interests and issues.”

The Canada Elections Act states a general election will be held on the third Monday of October in the fourth calendar year following the polling day of the preceding general election. That means the 42nd Canadian parliament election must occur by October 19, 2015, but can be called before that date by the prime minister through the governor general of Canada.

The Agassiz, Harrison communities have swapped ridings several times in the last 20 years. What hasn't changed is the way locals vote. In 1997, the Dewdney-Alouette riding voted in Grant McNally for the Reform party. In 2000, he again won under the Canadian Alliance party banner. The Reform Party and the following Canadian Alliance party ultimately turned into the current Conservative party. In 2004, Randy Kamp earned the riding votes for the Conservative Party. Following the boundary change in 2004 which put Agassiz and Harrison into the Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon riding, Chilliwack Conservative MP Chuck Strahl won the next three federal elections, followed by his son Mark Strahl in the 2011 federal election.

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District removes itself from liability over unauthorized buildings Local land owner says district should mind its own business

Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

A local man says the District of Kent is being unreasonable when it comes to a few extra buildings on his rural property.

Kent Council held a special meeting to allow Martin Sparkes a chance to present his case and discuss the matter. However, he failed to show to the meeting. Sparkes told The Observer he saw no point in coming to the meeting as Council members’ minds were already set.

“I’ve talked personally to each councillor and they all know [my position],” explains Sparkes. “The outcome was predetermined; they were not about to change their minds.”

The offending buildings are a coverall, three bay post and beam structure,

shipping container and shed. Sparkes says the buildings, located on his property at 3004 Hardy Road, were not issues when first installed. For example, he says when he got the shipping container, it opposed no zoning bylaws at the time. When he installed the cover-all, Sparkes says he had verbal approval from a District building inspector that a permit was not required.

“The only contentious building to me is the lean-to,” says Sparkes. “I shouldn’t have done that without a permit.”

But Sparkes says staff and Council are unwilling to bend. He asked for three to five years to save enough money to build a proper shop and wanted some leniency on the other buildings given the circumstances.

“They won’t even look

Kent Council briefs: McCallum bridge: District of Kent staff are investigating a possible alternate bridge crossing on the McCallum Ditch at Bandrova Farms. The District has typically used culverts as they tend to be inexpensive, easy to install and maintain. According to a staff report to Council discussed at the May 11 Council meeting, there are approximately 530 culvert crossings in the District of Kent.

“While culverts are generally less expensive to initially purchase and install than bridges, they lack good flow characteristics and are prone to being clogged by debris and / or plugged by beaver dames,” wrote Councillor Duane Post, Agassiz-Harrison Mills drainage committee chair, in a report to Council.

The committee proposes a clear span bridge, considered more environmentally friendly as no in-stream work is typically required. District staff measurements indicate the bridge would need to be at least 12 metres long. Costs will vary depending on the type of bridge chosen, added to a geotechnical investigation which could cost between $8,000 and $10,000. A new bridge constructed of concrete and steel would have a lifespan of between 50 to 70 years.

The alternative is to install a culvert. The last one installed on the McCallum ditch cost approximately $13,000.

Mayor John Van Laerhoven, who is slowly taking on more duties over time at the District and attended his first Council meeting May 11 since his March motorcycle accident, said the District will opt for an option that is economical but safe.

Staff will examine an alternate bridge crossing at 2461 Bodnar Road and report back to Council.

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Council approved the operating agreement with the Fraser Heritage Society for the 2015 operating season at Kilby Historic Site. The District provided $50,000 - money it received from the Province for operating the site - to the Fraser Heritage Society to operate Kilby on a day-to-day basis. Another $50,000 will be given to the District at the completion of additional RV sites and campsite washroom improvements by March 20, 2016.

at it, they want them all gone - get building permits or gone,” explains Sparkes.

Council filed a Section 57 notice against Sparke’s property for the accessory buildings constructed without permits or provincial approval as it relates to Riparian Area regulations. By placing a Section 57 notice, as directed in the Community Charter, it absolves the District from liability should something occur in relation to the buildings of concern.

“I don’t believe we have any other choice other than to put on the Section 57,” said Mayor John Van Laerhoven at the meeting, held Monday, May 11.

Sparkes says the issue of liability is not a valid concern when considering the likelihood of something

actually happening.

“What are the chances of an issue occurring that will cause the district to be liable,” he questions. “How many cover-alls in B.C. have fallen down? I’m going to say the potential for liability is around zero.”

The back-and-forth debate between Sparkes and District staff began in 2013. Staff reports detail the concerns about the structures, from not having the proper building permits or setbacks to being constructed within 30 metres of an open drainage channel, which means it requires an assessment by a Qualified Environmental Professional.

Van Laerhoven says if a structure is built without the proper permit in the District, it has to be dealt with, adding Council cannot

pick and choose which bylaws to enforce.

Sparkes, who operates a septic business, says the whole affair has left him frustrated.

“I think small businesses should be left alone to do business, hire people, and spend money,” says Sparkes.

“I think I can speak for more than one business owner in Agassiz; I feel like we’re set upon.”

Council voted all in favour of the Section 57 notice, but amended it to waive the $350 fee to remove the notice should Sparkes address all the District concerns within a five-year period.

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Registration and silent auction open at 12:30pm 5.5 walk begins at the Outdoor Stage area across from Memorial Hall in Harrison Hot Springs. Stay after for refreshments and prizes.

Pre register online by visiting defeatdepression.ca and clicking on the locations tab. No registration fee required, however, donations will be happily accepted to benefit the Mood Disorders Society of Canada.

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Students at Central Community Church are busy planning their third annual food collection event for the

local Salvation Army Community Food Bank.

The goal of this event is to fill 5 ton trucks with nonperishable food items, and to help bring awareness to the issue of hunger in our community.

The Food Bank has been actively meeting the needs of the hungry in Chilliwack for over 30 years and its resources assist over 3,800 residents, many of who are under-employed or unemployed.

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Food banks are having a difficult time keeping up with the need. This is due to a shortage of food and cash donations.

The study found that 38% of the food banks in Canada have been forced to reduce the amount of food being given out.

As well, 53% of food banks are required to purchase more food than in previous years because in-kind donations do not meet the needs of those coming for assistance.

"This need for food donations is continual and vital to the wellbeing of many individuals and families in our community," said Stuff a Truck organizer, Jonathan Kornelsen. "We are asking our community to help end hunger in Chilliwack and the District of

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This year, they have expanded the drop off locations to include Save on Foods (46020 Yale Rd.,W Chilliwack), Superstore (45779 Luckakuck Way, Sardis) and Super Valu (7024 Cheam Ave., Agassiz).

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Join the Strides for Support group as they walk to defeat depression this Sunday, May 24 in Harrison Hot Springs.

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May is Mental Health Awareness month. Twenty percent of Canadians will personally experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Mental illness affects people of all ages, educational and socio-economic levels.

Stigma and discrimination attached to mental health issues present a serious barrier not only to diagnosis and treatment but also to acceptance in the community.

The Defeat Depression “AgassizCampaign, run under the Harrison Strides Mood Disorders Society of Canada provides hope and for Support works to reduce stigma for group is hosting those who are affected by depression and other mood one of the four disorders. Across Canada communities, companies, B.C. events at schools and concerned its 4th Annual volunteers plan walks, runs, rides and other physical Walk to Defeat and social activities to raise Depression� awareness and funds for mental health initiatives.

Sunday May 24th, Agassiz-Harrison Strides for Support group is hosting one of the four B.C. events at its 4th Annual Walk to Defeat Depression. The grassroots group of dedicated volunteers believe that by raising awareness, knowledge and acceptance of depression and other mental illnesses those affected will feel less isolated, and know that having a mental health issue is no different than having a physical health issue. Help is available. This year’s walk is a 5.5 k walk/run/stroll at the Lagoon area in Harrison Hot Springs.

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Federal public scientists want the protection of their right to speak freely enshrined in their collective agreements.

First of all, before we get into anything, let’s take a moment to remember that freedom of speech is their right as citizens of a democracy and specifically their rights as Canadians. But aside from that, there is a great public interest in government-paid and/or funded scientists being able to exercise their right to freedom of speech. In fact, beyond being a right, it should be part of their job description.

There is some room for confidentiality in the process of disseminating information by scientists who are specifically hired to find out the truth of things. You can’t have them just blasting their mouths off. The same standards of accuracy, honesty and corroboration should apply to their opinions as they do to their research and the publicizing of that research.

But as the ultimate employer of these scientists, the taxpayers own their research and therefore have a right to know everything about it. They answer to the citizens of this country not to the politicians.

Truth in science is more important today than ever. We here on the West Coast know that as well as anybody as we weigh conflicting claims regarding crucial fish science and the environment. We need to be able to depend on our taxpayerfunded scientists to tell us what the facts are.

The Stephen Harper Conservatives have done a disservice to the citizens of this country by muzzling scientists and hacking scientific research to bits. The information researchers uncover belong to us and our public scientists need to feel safe enough to express their informed opinions.

What’s more, publicly-funded science should be neutral and unbiased. No corporate interference is acceptable. This is not science for sale. It’s science for the public good. ~ Black Press

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Sacrificing farmland for climate change B.C. VIEWS

Tom Fletcher Victoria – It was 2008 when word first surfaced that B.C. farmland was being bought up to grow trees as a European carbon offset.

Reckitt Benckiser Inc., a Britishbased global manufacturer of household products such as Lysol spray and Calgon laundry soap, bought 1,500 hectares east of Vanderhoof and planted aspen.

For comparison, that’s about the size of downtown Vancouver from 16th and Oak to Stanley Park.

Since tree growing is permitted in the Agricultural Land Reserve, a use intended for fruit, ornamental or nursery trees, no permission was needed. And to meet the carbon offset rules of the UN’s International Panel on Climate Change, a 100year restrictive covenant against harvesting trees was issued by B.C.’s

land titles office.

Goodbye farmland.

After that deal, the B.C. government changed legislation in 2011 to require permission from the Agricultural Land Commission to make these covenants valid.

Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick says he is waiting for that process to be tested.

It likely will be soon. Reckitt has bought another 7,000 hectares of cleared farmland from Prince George down through the Cariboo to Quesnel. NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham has been tracking these acquisitions, and she says there are more deals in the works.

Last fall, the Bulkley Nechako Regional District wrote to Victoria Wood, Reckitt Benckiser’s “global head of sustainability,” telling her that “the planting of trees on centrally located and productive agricultural lands is not appropriate” and would weaken local farm economies.

Wood responded that the RB Trees project targets only

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“marginally productive” land such as pasture, abandoned farms or those that have been up for sale for long periods.

“Does anyone really think that returning B.C.’s scarce farmland to forest is a good way to change the weather?”

Former Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson raised the issue in the legislature in 2008, noting that Crown land near Vanderhoof had been sold for farming, bought by a numbered company and then “flipped” for around $1 million to RB Trees.

Now mayor of Quesnel, Simpson takes issue with the company’s claims with his usual shyness.

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“It’s bull----,” he told me. “This isn’t marginal land.”

He said it includes prime alfalfa fields and historical ranch and forage crop lands. In one case, neighbours found out about the new use when they saw a helicopter spraying herbicide to prepare the area for tree seedlings.

In the Cariboo as in other rural B.C. areas, aging farmers want to retire and young people keen to work seven days a week are in short supply. So naturally there is pressure to sell.

Perhaps Letnick is right, and the ALC will stop productive farmland from being turned back into forest.

While we’re waiting for that, here are a couple of other questions.

What happens when these forests burn? The first big forest fire of 2015 grew out of control near Prince George last week. And since aspen doesn’t last 100 years, what is its real carbon offset value?

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of carbon dioxide fallen far below what’s needed to be effective, and Interpol investigating various schemes to game the system.

Remember B.C’s own Pacific Carbon Trust? This Gordon Campbell brainchild to sell carbon offsets was quietly greenhouse gassed after the Auditor General revealed its first two big projects were of questionable value to say the least.

Finally, does anyone really think that returning B.C.’s scarce farmland to forest is a good way to change the weather? Would it offset the loss of local production and trucking in farm produce from elsewhere?

And where are B.C.’s tireless food security advocates on this dubious scheme.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Mailbag Pesticide spray plan a concern

I am writing this letter to highlight a public announcement that was printed in a recent newspaper.

The readers of the newspapers of the Fraser Valley may have missed this announcement and I also passed over it a couple times before it caught my attention. In the wake of the apparent celebration of Avetias Recycling plant being denied a space on the banks of our Fraser River, I find it incredibly ironic that this subtle public announcement slips in a quiet admission of willfully filling our water system with poison!

The “Development Of A Pest Management Plan” or “PNP # 794-003-15/20” states that there will be an intensive and rigorous application of herbicides over massive areas of local forest stretching from Maple Ridge to Boston Bar. At least eight chemical names where mentioned as well as the proposed methods, including stem

injection, and arial spraying.

Some chemicals include: Siloxylated Polyether “Sylgard 309”, Garlon RTU, Release MSO, and Weed-Master “Glyphosphate) I understand that this “pest control” plan is designed to protect the forprofit timber supply, which is certainly an important piece of the BC economy, but I wonder if anyone is just as deeply concerned about the affects of dumping 5 years worth of poison into our local eco-system, top soil and groundwater? I also understand that those who have been keeping an eye on forestry know that massive spraying is nothing new. I’m not a biologist, but I’m sure it doesn’t take a scientist to conclude that this long term introduction of herbicides is not good for the natural habitat and food-chain, not to mention the overall environmental equity that humans benefit from. (clean air, water and soil) Perhaps

someone can tell me: do the forests belong to the people of British Columbia, or do they belong to Timber Companies?

I live in Chilliwack and I am concerned for the health of my children and my future grandchildren. After all, water flows downhill, (along with other substances) and as all of the run-off from our local mountains make their way into our aquifers, reservoirs, rivers and lakes, it will now certainly have to go through these toxic forests!

My questions to local governments are: “What can be done to critique and prevent such a practice without defaulting to the tired and stereotypical ‘Environmentalism verses Industry’ argument?” And, what can municipal and provincial government do to protect and assure us of public safety in the communities involved in this Massive Herbicide application?

It is a very crucial time in

Parking solutions overdue I was saddened to read some of the solutions considered by council to deal with “the parking problems” in Harrison.

In the past having resided at Cultus lake, I saw the effects of “touchy” parking issues and the ill feelings.

People come from all over the globe to enjoy the beauty and friendliness of this little community.

How sad to think their experience will change if they returned to see a parking ticket, or worse, no car after being towed away.

In my opinion this completely changes the face of Harrison.

Very careful dialogue needs to happen before this “problem” is dealt with.

I understand businesses need the

customers, but seriously wonder if people cannot park in front of a restaurant would drive them away.

It appears to me people walk around, it’s part of the Harrison experience.

Many do not just park and sit on the beach.

For example I have seen people on Eagle street, trying to manage kids, strollers, wheelchairs and coolers.

I have given thought in the extreme heat to shuttle some of these families to the beach myself.

Maybe its not just thinking outside the box on the parking issue, but making the box bigger.

Anne White Harrison

the history of Canada. Our post-industrialization and global trade has left us reeling from the consequences of our exploitative mass production/ mass-consumption of both synthetic and natural resources. We bio-manipulate and harvest stuff from the earth as if there is an endless supply. We build factories, and products and financial empires, as if endless progress, endless wealth, is attainable.

Many voices engage in the shouting matches at all levels of debate, from tree hugging environmentalists, to purebred capitalists. My hope is that men and women of real discernment will recognize the time of transition we are in as a developed nation, and make the right choice for sustainability and longevity that factors in public health and human happiness as a part of the GDP rather than just dollars.

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Tuesday afternoon saw the end result of three and a half months of hard work by students in Mr. Emsley’s grade 2/ 3 class at Harrison Hot Springs Elementary School.

Thanks to a partnership with the Miami River Streamkeepers Society, they were able to raise a batch of coho fry from eggs right in their classroom.

Lille, 8 years old and in grade 2, holds a bucket with ‘Chicken’ inside. How can she tell it’s him?

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The 20 students have been absorbed in the world of salmon for the last three and a half months, watching the fish and keeping a close eye on their living conditions.

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They learned how to care for an animal, from cleaning the tank to proper nutrition.

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Grade 2 student Reece liked learning about the memory of a salmon.

They can remember where they were born from their egg,” he says.

He, like the other students, got to take part in helping to feed the fish and was also one of the lucky students to get to clean the tank. Now that the fish have been released, Reece says he knows they will stay in

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More than the math or science though, Emsley says it brought out an enthusiasm out in some students that was wonderful to watch.

“It was motivating in the morning - they’d come in and be so excited,” shares Emsley.

“Some kids have a hard time in the morning.

But they would come straight in, not even say hi to me and go check the temperature.”

Emsley is glad her class was able to do the project and hopes to do it again next year, adding it is a wonderful partnership between the school and the Miami River Streemkeepers society.

“Kids are suffering from not engaging in the outdoors,” she says.

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4th Annual Harrison Festival Society Fundraiser - Featuring Celtic funk legends, Mad Pudding.

Saturday, May 23 at 7:30pm, music at 9pm. Silent auction, raffle, door prizes, desserts and refreshments.

Harrison Memorial Hall. FMI call 604-796-3664 or visit harrisonfestival.com 2nd Annual Intergenerational Day Celebration - Monday, June 1 from 10am to 3pm at the Agassiz Legion. ACE Burgers, local business displays, bouncy castle and more! FMI call 604-796-9496 Harrison Lake Boater’s Day: Marine Garage Sale & Swap -Harrison Yacht Club, Saturday, May 23 from 10am - 4pm. Public welcome. Safety displays and free boat inspections by appointment. Concession as well as table space available by donation to benefit the Kent Harrison Search & Rescue. Call Bill at 604-7960144 or 604-793-3633 FMI. Annual All Saints Anglican Church Garage, Plant and Bake Sale - Saturday, May 30 from 9am - 3pm.

All welcome. 6904 Lougheed Hwy. FMI call Fran at 604-796-2465

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The Kent Harrison Arts Council Presents Desiree deRuiter: Place dis place: landscape works in print and paper - May 2-31 at the Ranger Station Art Gallery, 98 Rockwell Drive, Harrison Hot Springs. FMI visit kentharrisonartscouncil@shaw.ca or call 604796-2723 Save the date! The 2016 Business Excellence Awards will take place Saturday, February 20th at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa. Watch for more details to come!

4th Annual Walk to Defeat Depression- Sunday, May 24 at 12:30pm. 5.5km walk begins at the Outdoor Stage across from Memorial Hall in Harrison Hot Springs. Stay after for refreshments and prizes.

Donations to benefit the Mood Disorders Society of Canada. Call Andrea at 604-796-9621 or visit defeatdepression.ca FMI Harrison-Kent Community Singers’ Spring Concert - Sunday, May 31st at 2:30 pm in the Harrison Hot Springs Memorial Hall. Admission by donation and refreshments will be served. All are invited to share our final concert!

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!

program providing rides to all local, Fraser Valley & Lower Mainland medical appointments & other personal services. Always looking for more drivers.

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.

• Olive Branch Dinners - Come join us for a free home cooked meal. Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm. 7571 Morrow • Friendship House Nickel Bingo on Mon. at 1 Rd, ACS gym. No expectations, enjoy community pm, Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm, Sit and Be companionship. Families & all ages welcome.

Fit 10:30 am Mon. & Fri., Drop-in Floor Curling 7 pm • The Harrison-Kent Community Singers - Meet Thurs. every Monday at 7:00 pm at the Memorial Hall. FMI • Kent-Harrison Arts Council - KHAC meets the call Carol at 604-796-2749. third Sunday of each month. FMI call (604) 796-8604 • T.O.P.S. - Meets Thursdays at 9:30 am, or 5:45 pm., or email us at kentharrisonartscouncil@shaw.ca at the Agassiz Christian Church.

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Opportunities abound for outdoor play I recently read a outdoors. brochure from the Early Firstly, what consists Years in the Tri Cities of screen time? Screen that really resonated time is considered to with me and spurred be watching television, my research being on a to develop computer, this article on playing on screen time a tablet or and playing phone and in nature. It playing video resonated with games. 59 % me because of children I love the under age outdoors, have two watch KIM VERIGIN an appreciation television for Early for nature an average and have of two hours Years a love hate per day. A relationship surprising 30 with technology. This per cent of children simple little brochure aged zero to three years reminded me how old have a television in it is so important their bedroom. Screen to limit screen time time for children under and get your kids three years of age is to play outside. As linked to irregular more technological sleep patterns and sleep opportunities enter the disturbance in children home, young children six to twelve years including toddlers are old. There is growing choosing to play on the evidence showing that screens rather than play the more time children and explore in nature. engage with screens the So as the weather harder it is for them is getting nicer lets to turn them off when remind ourselves why they are older, have a we want our children to harder time socially pass on the technology as they interact less and to play in the great with friends and family

• Harrison International All-weather Tennis • Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Thrift Club - Drop-in tennis at 8 am daily at the Spring Store - We’re looking for volunteers! Open Monday Park tennis complex. All are welcome.

Good fun and - Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. Feel free to come by exercise is guaranteed at no cost. FMI contact John 6919 Cheam Avenue or call 604-796-9932 FMI. Allen 796-9117 • Royal Canadian Legion - Hosts drop-in “Fun • Darts” every Mon. at 4 pm & Fri. at 8 pm, Players Jam Session - Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the needed, arrive early to register. Cribbage daily. Non- month from 7pm - 10:30pm by donation. Everyone members welcome. Call 604-796-2332 welcome, bring an instrument and a friend! OAP Hall, • The Wednesday Walkers - Easy hiking every Friendship Hall. FMI call Derry at 604-796-1084 Wednesday. FMI call Eleanor 604-795-0076 • Lions TV Bingo - Thursday nights at 6 pm on • Knitting/Crochet Sisters Group - Projects for Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The Source worthy causes. Contact Alice 604-796-3060 or email - Chehalis Store & Ledoux Hardware agisborne@shaw.ca

affecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-796-9865 or Anne month from noon to 2pm at the lunchroom of the 604-793-3103 Royal Cafe 45886 Wellington St., Chilliwack. New • Agassiz Elks Lounge - 1824 #9 Hwy, open daily members welcome. FYI call Owen at 604-795-5216 3pm till closing. Everyone welcome • Hit the Stix - Free drop in floor hockey Mondays • Agassiz-Harrison Garden Club - Meets the from 4:30pm - 6pm at the Cultural Recreation & second Wednesday of each month from Oct-July in Cultural Centre. Now through June 15. All equipment the foyer of the Ag Hall at 7:30 pm. FMI 604-796-3291 provided. 6660 Pioneer ave. FMI call 604-796-8891 or 604-796-2423

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

The Agassiz-Harrison Ladies Golf Club - Play at the Harrison Resort Course Tuesdays at 4:50 pm and Thursdays at 10 am. All levels welcome. FMI call 604796-3592.

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So how can you incorporate more nature into your lives?

The first thing you need to do is minimize screen time and choose activities connected with nature. Here are some simple ideas you and your family can do to connect with nature: Go for a nature walk by exploring local parks, trails, ponds.

Have a picnic in the park. Go on a nature scavenger hunt, collect natural items to make a nature collage. Read under a tree. Explore different settings such as lakes, rivers, mountains, ocean, bogs etc. and see different flora and fauna that live there. Climb trees, wade in streams, Dig in the sand, or lay down where it is comfortable and look for pictures in the clouds.

Children learn from touching, playing and exploring as well as having the face to face social connection and interaction with caring loved ones and friends. So do not just send your child out in the backyard. Go with your child and explore, play and learn together.

Allow them to get wet and muddy. They can be washed and their clothes can too. Find your inner child and get muddy with them.

You will create such a wonderful memory.

Kim Verigin is the Agassiz-Harrison Early Years co-ordinator

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and academically they score lower especially in reading. Yes, technology has a place, however, they do not encourage children to discover, play, and imagine; all essential for how children learn.

Almost all children and adults have a natural attraction to being outdoors, exploring, playing, interacting and learning about nature. Being outside and playing outside is vital to a child's growth, and their physical and mental development.

Among a wide range of benefits, outdoor play is fundamental, because it: • Gives kids a chance to burn off energy • Can be calming and allow kids to "recharge" and balance their energy levels • Helps kids learn to interact with and understand the natural world • Offers a chance for more social interaction with peers • Helps to develop their observation skills and be able to assess risk • Offers more opportunities for creativity and free play • Stimulates curiosity and boosts their confidence as they learn new things • Helps to build a strong link between physical health and outdoor play • Builds a respect for nature and the environment

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the streamkeepers received from the Pacific Salmon Foundation / Community Salmon Program. The $6,534 funded the cooling unit for the salmon as well as 782 native plants for the Miami River greenway riparian strip, treatment of invasive Japanese knotweed plant, installation of three interpretive signs and the purchase of tools. Adding in the volunteer time spent on these projects brought the $6,500 grant to a $30,000 value, estimates Janne Perrin of the streamkeepers society.

Other major partners for the projects included the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, the Fraser Valley Invasive Plant Council, the Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition and the former Harrison Hot Springs Communities in Bloom committee.

The Miami River Streamkeepers society is a local volunteer organization whose vision is to restore the Miami River through an ongoing revitalization program. Janne Perrin invites anyone interested to join them for a weekly walk and weed, every Monday, weather dependent, except holidays.

They meet at 327 Miami River Drive at 10 a.m. To learn more about the group, see miamiriverstreamkeepers.ca

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Farm House Natural Cheeses receives agriculture innovation grant

The meeting will be held at the Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC. Wallace Mah Chief Administrative Officer

Farm House Natural Cheeses received a federal grant to develop new packaging, shown on the right.

remind potential grad party attendees that we will be out ensuring these gatherings are conducted safely and remind anyone who is planning on drinking to travel with a designated driver.

“Six of our officers will be patrolling forestry roads, lakes and local campgrounds to cut down the instances of impaired driving and problem party goers” Said Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment spokesperson Corporal Mike Rail.

RCMP encourages any one to report any suspicious behaviour. To make a report to police call 604-7924611 or, people who wish to remain anonymous, may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-4788 (TIPS).

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Helicopters are required for this work. The contractor has obtained the necessary permits and permissions and is in compliance with Transport Canada requirements.

Conductor ends will need to be joined with the use of an implosive connector that is a metallic sleeve with a small charge in it for each conductor. Using safe and controlled methods, the sleeves are detonated which compresses (welds) the conductor ends together. This split-second process will create several flashes with smoke and very loud bangs.

Traffic control measures will be in place as needed. Work hours will conform to municipal bylaws.

The new 247 kilometre, 500 kilovolt transmission line between Merritt and Coquitlam will expand the capacity of the system that brings power to businesses and homes in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

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Heidi won for the Firm Cheese category. Using only rich summer milk when the cows graze in the pastures, this firm washed rind cheese has a beautiful dark golden paste. Aged for a minimum of eight months, Heidi reaches its peak at one year. The flavour is deep and rich with grassy notes. The Traditional Clothbound Cheddar won in the Old Cheddar category. Using the original clothbound method, Farm House Natural Cheese is one of the few cheese makers in Canada making this style of cheddar.

Curds are placed in a cloth-lined mold. After pressing, the cloth is rubbed in lard to protect the cheese, resulting in deep, complex flavours, earthy around the cloth area with a good balance of sharpness and floral notes.- with files from the 2015 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix

RCMP Preparing for busy summer

Every summer brings a major influx of seasonal visitors to enjoy the recreation offered by the surrounding lakes and park areas. Area RCMP will be focusing on making our recreation areas safe and enjoyable family destinations.

The long weekend in May marked the beginning of summer for the RCMP Enhanced Policing Program in the Regional District. This six-officer unit will be patrolling the forestry roads, area lakes, and campgrounds in Harrison Hot Springs, Cultus Lake and Chilliwack Lake with strict enforcement emphasis on Impaired Driving and rowdy party goers.

This time of year off road areas of the region become a popular location for youth to celebrate their high school graduation. Police would like to

Mayor Van Laerhoven and Council extend an invitation to residents of Mount Woodside (Harrison Highlands) to attend a Special Open Meeting scheduled on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. as a delegation for the purpose of hearing concerns related to the Mount Woodside (Harrison Highlands) water / sewer utility fees and invoicing periods.

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said Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness.

“Funding like this will help promote further innovation in agriculture and help our region grow.”

Farm House Natural Cheeses is one of 16 companies to receive funding in this round of grants. The funding comes from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia’s commitment, under the Growing Forward 2 agreement, to provide up to $13.4 million through 2018 to projects that have the potential to lead to the commercialization and/or adoption of innovative agricultural products and practices.

So far, 80 projects have shared more than $7 million in funding.

The Growing Forward 2 is a 5-year federalterritorial-provincial agreement, launched in 2013, that is providing a $3 billion investment in agricultural innovation, competitiveness and market development.

The Canada-B.C. Agri-Innovation Program is administered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C. Farm House Natural Cheeses had other exciting news recently.

They received accolades from the 2015 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix in Toronto, winning first place for both their Heidi and Traditional Clothbound Cheddar.

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Farm House Natural Cheeses has received a grant of $10,000 in joint funding from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia, through the CanadaB.C. Agri-Innovation Program.

Farm House Natural Cheeses produces handmade cow and goat cheeses on a family farm in Agassiz, British Columbia. This grant will go towards finalizing and implementing the packaging design for a new cheese product.

“We received funding for custom designed and professionally manufactured packaging via an Agriculture Innovation Grant which enabled us to launch a new fresh cheese product into the marketplace,” said owner and operator of Farm House Natural Cheeses Debra Amrein-Boyes.

“The product is a very approachable, popular fresh cheese, which is extremely attractive in its new packaging. This made it possible for us to market the cheese to a wider clientele, which then helps to build awareness of locally produced and available foods, helps sustain small agriculture in the province, and contributes to the local economy.”

“Small businesses like Farm House Natural Cheeses are important to the B.C. economy,”

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A musical tribute to Pete Seeger, featuring Arnt Arntzen, Tom Arntzen, Will Sparks and Chilliwack musician Harold Lange, will be held Saturday, May 23 at 7 pm, at Chilliwack United Church. Proceeds of this event will be given to the Orchestra of Recycled Instruments in Paraguay.

The Orchestra of Recycled Instruments is a mindboggling creative effort. An innovative 18-member group of young musicians from Paraguay, the orchestra uses musical instruments made with recycled materials,

resulting in a seamless combination of culture and social innovation.

Favio Chavez, the Orchestra's visionary director, used his ingenuity to put a team together to search the landfill for usable materials and craft musical instruments out of discarded materials. In Cateura, a village that grew around a landfill, children are often at risk of getting involved with drugs and gangs, but the ORchestra of Recycled Instruments has offered these young people new life opportunities through music.

In just a few years, their program has led to a thriving music school and a youth orchestra that performs internationally. The Orchestra is also the subject of a documentary, Landfill Harmonic, which is slated to be released in 2015.

This event is sponsored by all eastern Fraser Valley United Churches. Tickets are $20 for adults, youth $10, available by calling Brian in Agassiz at 604-796-2423 or at the office of the Chilliwack United Church at 604-7924634. Come and enjoy!

A musical tribute to Pete Seeger will be held Saturday, May 23.

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Seasons come and seasons go and all of them are beautiful

On May 31, 2:30 pm at the Harrison of learning and kept us “in tact” no Hot Springs Memorial Hall, the matter what! And Brenda Di Rezze, who Harrison-Kent Community Singers will tirelessly taught us new songs as well as give their final concert and it the finer techniques of choir will be a good one! The ladies, singing. who last year sang a medley of Choirs and other Petula Clark songs, will, this singing groups are year - with the participation extremely important to of the audience, bring back communities. They not only memories of more popular provide education, they also songs. And the men, who bring fun and relaxation thrilled everybody with their to singers and audiences “Beetles” surprise act last year, alike. Singing is a large part of RUTH ALTENDORF are all “shook up” to sing “Elvis our heritage and culture and, Time” songs this year. It will be Senior in appreciation of this, the lots of fun so do make an effort Happenings choir has decided to organize to attend, especially since a farewell dinner to which admission is by donation only! all choir members - past and As I mentioned before, this will be present - will be invited. It will take place the choir’s last performance. Why? In on June 6th, 6 p.m., at the St. Anthony’s my opinion, it is a universal situation, Parish Hall in Agassiz. It will be free of mostly due to choir members and charge and, of course, you can bring directors getting on in life and are ready your husband, wife or a friend. And so, to do other things such as travel, visiting if you have been involved with either with family and friends or - heaven the HHS Multicultural Singers, the forbid - writing stories! Also, some of HHS Multicultural Choir or the present them will find the demand of attending Harrison-Kent Community Singers and rehearsals and learning new songs being want to attend, please call Carol Hepnar too strenuous, while others are joining at 604-796-2749 or any other member even more demanding choirs. It’s as you know as soon as possible. it is, all things are coming to an end Speaking of choirs and singers: and all members of our choir - be it recently I attended a Mothers’ Day present or past - should be proud of our musical afternoon at Logan Manor achievements and happy about the good and truly enjoyed myself. It was an times we had together. interacting program, seniors singing We should thank all directors of our for seniors, ending with coffee and choir - present and past - for all their cake. Listening, I thought to myself efforts to bring the best out of us. I am that “yes, there is a season for thinking especially of Corine de Groot everything!” They come and they go, but who managed - more than 15 years ago - all of them are beautiful! to get the fear out of us to even step onto Note: There is a sing-along every the stage and taught us to sing in more second Tuesday of the month at Logan than six languages! Beccie Bokenfohr, Manor and one every third Tuesday of our pianist, who helped us - with great the month at Cheam Village. The time is talent and humour - to see the fun side 2:30 p.m.at both places.

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Apr. 11 1952 - Dec. 21, 2014 Family and Friends are invited to attend the Yvonne Oliver’s Interment, which will take place at Agassiz Valley View Cemetery on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 11am.

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Knowledge of basic Photoshop, iMovie and InDesign is an asset.

Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field.

The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and be willing to learn in a fast-paced environment.

The Chilliwack Progress is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: editor@theprogress.com Deadline for applications is May 31, 2015.

Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

The Chilliwack

www.blackpress.ca

Progress 05/15W_CP13

Thursday, May 21, 2015, Agassiz Harrison Observer 15 EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

136A JANITORIAL SERVICES

HOUSE CLEANERS/ JANITORS REQUIRED NOW PAY $12-15 PER HOUR Apply Weekdays Between 9AM to 2PM at: 118-713 Columbia St New West 604.522.4900

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PART time experienced Grader Operator req’d. Fax resume to 604460-7853 or e-mail wmader@telus.net

260

ELECTRICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

341

PRESSURE WASHING

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

POWER WASHING since 1982.

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

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356

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551

GARAGE SALES

ABBOTSFORD

FLEA MARKET Abbotsford Exhibition Park TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE

~ SUNDAYS ONLY ~ 6 am to 4 pm Phone 604-859-7540

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

RUBBISH REMOVAL Agassiz

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

Garage Sale #5 7591 Morrow Road Saturday, May 23

VECTOR RENO’S Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327

300

8 am - 12 pm

LANDSCAPING

Agassiz

Huge Garage Sale

WAREHOUSE WORKER / DRIVER

We are an industry leader of building products, located in Surrey, and we are growing. Top notch warehouse worker / driver with a positive attitude with willingness to learn and ability to do heavy lifting is required for immediate start Monday-Friday.

The team is hard working, the work environment is fast-paced with good people, and the benefits are excellent.

If you have class 5 DL, are dedicated, have leadership ability and are looking for good solid employment send your resume: Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

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

PETS 477

.

320

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

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

PETS

1566 Sheffield Drive Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May 24 9 am - 2 pm

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION

7330 Elm Road Saturday May 23rd 8am - 1:30pm Tools, fishing, golf, antiques, household items

German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, good guard dog/family pet. born feb 11. $750; 604-796-3799 or 604-845-6027, no sunday calls

STEFANO PAINTING Exterior Summer Special 10% Off FREE Estimates (604)720-1390

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

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.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

MISC. WANTED

Have Unwanted Firearms?

HELP WANTED

845

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

REAL ESTATE 626

HOUSES FOR SALE

MODULAR home 2BR/2BA Ready to move to your lot. Over $100K in renos in 2008. New roof, plumbing, wiring, gyproc, fixtures, windows. texased2@gmail.com $75,000

T. Marlowe Manor

FURNITURE

1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz (Under new Management)

Spacious and bright

new condo quality 1 bdrm...$650 and 2 bdrm...$800/m

GARAGE SALES

Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences, down town.

Available now.

Call 604-703-3405

ROSEDALE. Quality select tack yard sale. Sat. May 23, 9-6 p.m.

51165 Yale Road (close Trask’s).

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666 2005 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr, auto, sedan, fully loaded, STK#676. $2,900.

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.

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.

2009 DODGE SEBRING, 4 dr, sedan, loaded, STK#630 $6,900 2007 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto loaded. 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

APARTMENT/CONDO

The Scrapper

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 7psgr, 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

www.paintspecial.com

MARINE

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

912

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour

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

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

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HELP WANTED

Vantage Way 7979 Vantage Way, Delta, V4G 1A6

Pressroom Helpers/ Stackers We have several openings for Press Helpers/ Stackers at our Delta location.

Preference given to those with experience in this field, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours/3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours/4 shifts per week.

Must be willing to work nights and weekends.

References required. Starting wage is $14.31/hr.

Interested applicants should email their resume and references to Linda Wischoff at: lwischoff@blackpress.ca Competition closes: June 10, 2015

BOATS

WANTED Red Urchin lease. Also 37’ Salmon to lease/buy/trade for C. 250-218-9947 wd95@shaw.ca

Public Notice 2015 Parcel Tax Rolls

130

TRANSPORTATION

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

For Sale: Antique tiger oak roll top desk $900 or obo. Good condition but needs a little TLC. Call: 604-491-8340 email: kirsten8@hotmail.com

551

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS Agassiz, 2 bdrm mobile home, 10 miles E at Ruby Creek. F/p, $700/m +util. avail now. Rolf (604)823-4710

TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford

For Rent Green House & Barn

Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession?

Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally?

Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them.

Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973.

We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

706

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates.

We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes.

778.344.1069

563

851

604-302-5288 cbgill@hotmail.com

AGASSIZ 2 bdrm gr flr corner unit in Woodside Terrace, clean, quiet, well mngd bldg. Refs req. Avail now $750 +utils & D.D. 1-604-588-6665

Purebred CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $800. House pets. 604-854-1978, 604-807-5204

A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434

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.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

TRANSPORTATION

Agassiz

RENTALS

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

548

MISC. FOR SALE

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.

Huge Multi-familySale 2- complexes Maplewood/ Elmwood moving/ down-sizing estate

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

560

RENTALS

Agassiz

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at:

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Pursuant to the Community Charter, the District of Kent gives notification that the assessment rolls listing the names and addresses for all properties subject to 2015 parcel taxes for the following service areas will be certified on May 25, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. in the Centennial Centre at the Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC: • Mount Woodside Sewer and Water Systems • Rockwell Bay Estates Water System The rolls may be inspected at the Reception Counter of Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC during its regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.

Property owners must submit in writing to the District at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the time appointed for the sitting of the Tax Review Panel if they wish to request to amend the roll with respect to their property for any of the following reasons: 1. There is an error or omission respecting a name or address; 2. There is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; 3. There is an error or omission respecting the taxable area or the taxable front age of a parcel; or 4. An exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed.

If no amendment requests are received by the appointed time then the 2015 parcel tax rolls are deemed to be authenticated by the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel and the meeting will be adjourned.

We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Any questions concerning the above or in relation to the complaint process should be directed to the undersigned at 604-796-2235.

blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

Judy Lewis Director of Financial Services

DISCOVER CHEVROLET

MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED FOR LESS THAN YOU EXPECT

FULLY LOADED WITH THE FEATURES YOU WANT

2015 CRUZE

PLUS:

E W IC TRAX LS NE R PR E STARTING W LO FROM

10 STANDARD AIR BAGS > POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS, MIRRORS

Fuel Efficiency†

6.9 L/100km hwy

10 Airbags LEASE THE CRUZE LS FOR $73 BI-WEEKLY, THAT'S LIKE:

WEEKLY

$36 @ 0% FOR 48

STEP UP TO CRUZE LT FOR ONLY

LTZ MODEL SHOWN

THIS OFFER IS ON FWD AND INCLUDES $500 OWNER CASH FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS††, $2,500 CASH CREDITS, FREIGHT & PDI.

$17,495

Safety >

^*

Safety

ALL 2015’s COME WITH CHEVROLET COMPLETE CARE:

2

YEARS/40,000 KM COMPLIMENTARY OIL CHANGES **

$11

YOUR FIRST FOUR WEEKLY Fuel Efficiency †

(PROVIDED AS 2 BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS)*

PAYMENTS ON US!

6.3 L/100km hwy

LTZ AWD MODEL SHOWN

5

YEARS/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ^^

MORE WEEKLY

Safety >

10 Airbags

2015 EQUINOX ¥¥

5 1.4L TURBO ENGINE MYLINK 7” TOUCHSCREEN WITH WIRELESS AUDIO STREAMING

Safety

‡

4G LTE Wi-Fi ~

EQUINOX LS STARTING FROM

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AIR CONDITIONING

Fuel Efficiency †

7.3 L/100km hwy

4G LTE Wi-Fi ~

YEARS/160,000 KM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ^^

POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS, MIRRORS REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

¥¥

STANDARD FEATURES:

¥

MONTHS

WITH $1350 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $16,004 . INCLUDES $500 OWNER CASH FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS††, $1,000 LEASE CASH , FREIGHT & PDI.

ONSTAR 4G LTE WITH WiFi ~ 10 STANDARD AIR BAGS > 16” WHEELS POWER WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS, MIRRORS

ADDITIONAL LT FEATURES BACK-UP CAMERA REMOTE STARTER 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BLUETOOTH 4G LTE WITH WI-FI ~

ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS RECEIVE UP TO $1,500 IN OWNER CASH CRUISE CONTROL AIR CONDITIONING

^* 4G LTE Wi-Fi ~

2015 TRAX SUV

LOADED WITH THE FEATURES YOU WANT:

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY ONSTAR 4G LTE WITH WI-FI ~

+

LTZ MODEL SHOWN

THIS OFFER IS ON FWD AND INCLUDES $750 OWNER CASH FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS††, $4,200 CASH CREDITS, FREIGHT & PDI.

$22,995

+

Best-In-Class Rear Seat Leg Room

††

CHEVROLET.CA

OFFERS END JUNE 1ST

Call Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC at 604-869-9511, or visit us at 945 Water Avenue, Hope. [License #7287] ‡‡

LOADED WITH THE FEATURES YOU WANT:

17" ALUMINUM WHEELS SIRIUS XM SATELLITE RADIO

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze LS (1SA), Cruze LT (1SA), and purchase of a Trax LS FWD, Equinox LS FWD. Freight ($1,600, $1,600, $1,650, $1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and applicable taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery before June 1st, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 model year Chevrolet Cruze. General Motors of Canada will pay one month’s lease payment or two biweekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay Dealer Fees. Insurance, licence, and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $16,004/$20,969 (including $1,000/$2,000 lease cash and a $446 Owner Cash) for a 2015 Cruze LS (1SA)/Cruze LT (1SA). Bi-weekly payment is $73/$97 for 48 months at 0.0% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1350 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $8,934/$11,135, plus applicable taxes.

Option to purchase at lease end is $7,070/$9,834. Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees, optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. †† Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between May 1st – June 1st, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Trax, Malibu (expect LS). $750 credit available on others Chevrolet vehicles (except Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28, Malibu LS, Silverado Light Duty and Heavy Duty). Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR, Avalanche, Aveo, Orlando, Optra, Tracker, Uplander, Venture, Astro, Blazer, Trailblazer, GMC Safari, Jimmy, Envoy , Buick Rendezvous and Terraza that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between May 1st – June 1st, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Trax, Malibu (expect LS) ; $1,500 credit available on other eligible Chevrolet vehicles (except Chevrolet Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28 and Malibu LS). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. † Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. > Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. ^*Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar. gov). + Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded 2015 Trax and Equinox the 2015 Top Safety Pick Plus Award when equipped with available forward collision alert. ‡ Purchase prices include a cash credit of $2,500 and $446 Owner Cash and apply to new 2015 Chevrolet Trax LS FWD models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase prices of $17,495 (LS FWD) include Freight, Air Tax but exclude license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ‡‡ Purchase price includes a cash credit of $4,200 and $670 Owner Cash and apply to new 2015 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase prices of $22,995 (LS FWD) includes Freight, Air Tax but excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. ¥¥ Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

16 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, May 21, 2015