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One of the six new sites sits at the ready for another busy weekend at the Kilby campground, which features a new reservation system. Revenue from the campground goes to support the Kilby Historic Site to help make it self-sustaining.

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Fire roundup . . . . . . . . 3 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Mail Bag . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Harrison Festival . . . . . 9 Classieds . . . . . . . . . 16

Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

It's been less than a month of operations for the expanded campground and already, Kilby Historic Site has seen a jump in revenue.

The six new camp spots along the shores of the Harrison River have been booked consistently since opening May long weekend.

"The revenue has been positive," shares Mel Waardenburg, Kilby Historic Site manager.

"Every weekend at least half, if not all of them [are booked]. May long weekend all of them were booked and we had just

opened them."

Based on a 100-day camp season, from June 1 to September 30, Waardenburg says the new sites could bring an additional $12,000 to $15,000 per year depending on bookings. That will go a long way in helping Kilby to remain operational, based on provincial government requirements to make Kilby self-sustaining.

Waardenburg says while the new sites are not completed yet, with tree and shrub planting planned for the Fall, they've still been popular because they run along the shores of

the Harrison River. Many campers come with their boats and like to park them along the shoreline in front of their spots.

The Kilby campground has another new feature, just announced June 9. Eleven of the 35 spots are now reservable.

Waardenburg explains that after doing a lot of research, they decided to open up approximately a third of the sites for reservations to allow all campers an equal opportunity to book into the popular campground.

"We get a lot of calls for people that just can't get in," he explains. "We're trying to

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find a fair balance for longterm campers that have supported Kilby for 15 years, and new people who want to camp here."

It will also help staff to save some time on money collection as reservations are paid by credit card on the phone. To reserve sites for up to two weeks at a time, call Kilby Historic Site Tuesday and Wednesdays, from 10-3 p.m. at 604-796-9576.

They will be updating signage soon, based on feedback from the first few weeks of operation for the newly-placed boat launch.

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is doing well this season since opening on Easter.

Waardenburg says they have seen an increase in U.S. and foreign visitors in general, and are up roughly 20 per cent for visitors to the site's special events so far. The restaurant is doing well and there's even a couple cute new ducks that have just joined the Kilby family. All in all, Waardenburg says it's shaping up to be a good year for Kilby.

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Annual Report At a special Council meeting on June 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs will consider for adoption, the 2014 Annual Report.

The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC. Beginning June 11, 2015 copies of the report will be available at the Village Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and on the Village’s website at www.harrisonhotsprings.ca Submissions and questions from the public will be considered by Council at the June 25th Meeting.

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Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER

The Agassiz Farm Fresh market is back for a new season, full of the fresh produce, baked goods and unique products you’ve come to expect from this true farmer’s market.

The sixth season kicked off last Thursday in the Agassiz-Harrison museum / visitor centre parking lot. The smell of stroopwafels filled the air and the sun shone down as happy shoppers browsed stalls filled with produce, jams, jellies, pies, cookies, flowers, jewelry, soaps and more.

According to board of directors chair Carolyn Hrynyk, you will always find local, high quality goods for sale at this market.

“The theme is always make it, bake it or grow it,” shares Hrynyk.

"There's a nice variety of local, fresh-grown produce, meats, bakes good, very fine artistry and crafts."

Hrynyk says the market grew out of a desire to feature the local producers that

Paula Neels arranges her wares in the Hammersley Farms booth at the first Agassiz Farm Fresh market of the season last Thursday, June 4 in the museum parking lot.

make this area shine as an agricultural community. When she first moved to the area, Hyrynk was "stunned" to hear there was no farmer's market given

the agricultural area we live in. She's happy to help provide a service to the community that allows for people to eat fresh, in-season products from local

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While there is a core group of vendors that come back year after year, there are booths that come and go as well. She urges people to come check out the market to see what's new and in-stock weekly.

"There's never going to be anything imported, or used goods. It's a true established farmer's market," sums up Hrynyk.

The market board tries to have an educational component each week if possible. The kickoff event featured the Fraser Valley Regional Library set up with book displays and information.

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community groups who would like to set up a booth at the market can contact organizers.

They are also hoping to feature live music and are seeking interested buskers to contact the market board.

The market runs every Thursday through the summer, with the final market tied into the Fall Fair, from 3-6 p.m. in the Agassiz-Harrison Museum parking lot at 7011 Pioneer Ave. For more information or to contact regarding vendor booths or busking, see www. agassizfarmersmarket. com

Beer price hikes hit craft brews harder Jeff Nagel

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B.C. beer drinkers are generally paying more for their brew since the provincial government’s liquor pricing reforms took effect in April.

New Democrats released an analysis that shows more than 85 per cent of beer types now cost more than they did in March while less than 10 per cent have gone down in price.

Attorney General Suzanne Anton had predicted there would be no significant price increases with the move to standard wholesale prices and said critics were “beer mongering.”

The typical price increase is not large – about 2.8 per cent – but the price hikes are more likely to hit craft beer lovers than those who quaff beer from big labels like Budweiser and Molson,

which are largely unchanged.

Several beers from Victoria’s Driftwood Brewery are up at least seven per cent, as is Deltabrewed Four Winds IPA, and some varieties from Kelowna’s Tree Brewing are up nearly 17 per cent.

More than 200 varieties of beer are up at least five per cent since March.

The Opposition called the changes a stealth beer tax.

“Despite repeated promises that beer prices wouldn’t increase, the B.C. Liberals’ ‘wholesale price reform’, has now resulted in retail price increases for B.C. beer,” NDP leader John Horgan said.

Private stores now pay the same wholesale price as the government liquor stores, which have been allowed to open Sundays and sell cold beer.

The system was supposed to create a level playing field for retailers while maintaining the government’s total revenue at $1 billion a year from the wholesale liquor markup.

Craft beer fans fear higher prices will hurt their booming industry.

“Our vibrant craft beer community will pay more for no discernible reason other than a government cash grab,” said Ari Dressler, president of the Campaign for Real Ale B.C. (CAMRA). “The updated pricing model is hugely disappointing for the consumer.”

According to the Liquor Distribution Branch, prices are reviewed and change on an ongoing basis according to demand, profitability and other factors.

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Agassiz Fire Department Month of May in Review: Stuck elevators, MVAs and more

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Agassiz fire crews were called to aid the Popkum Fire Department on May 7 for a structure fire on Llanberis Way.

team was called into action to free the lone occupant stuck in an elevator at Woodside Terrace apartments on May 27. Upon arrival on scene the firefighters safely removed the unhurt female and her laundry basket from the elevator.

May 30 saw Agassiz fire crews responding to a commercial structure fire in the 7000 block of Cheam Ave. Initial scene size up determined that the fire was contained to the outside of the building in some brush and small trees. It was determined that the trees had come into contact with the hydro service lines to the business causing the 3 phase circuits to short out

FVRD looks at organic waste plan Jessica Peters BLACK PRESS

Organic waste could eventually be banned from all garbage cans in the Fraser Valley, but new rules wouldn’t be put in place until after a lengthy consultation process.

That process is about to begin, and a full plan could be in place by the end of this year, said FVRD chair Sharon Gaetz.

“We’re really early in the process of exploring organic program for FVRD,” she said. “Over the next few months we’re going to do some preconsultation work.”

The FVRD isn’t aware of “any other jurisdiction that’s undertaken a pre-consultation process for an organics diversion program,” she added.

Fraser Valley Regional District staffer Stacey Barker presented a brief overview to the board recently to explain the process. Barker said it’s the first step in a large leap toward reducing waste in landfills.

“This is a significant endeavor to accomplish,” Barker said, and for the multi-year plan “this is the first baby step.”

The proposed FVRD Organics Disposal Ban would eventually apply to all households and businesses.

The plan is in response to a growing movement toward removing food waste from other waste products.

“It’s the number one comment we’ve received from the public,” she said: “’When are we going to have food waste come out of our garbage?’”

There is no solid timeframe yet, as that will depend on the results of the upcoming consultation process.

Gaetz said it’s bound to be a wellreceived program, based on what the FVRD has heard so far.

“We think the people’s appetite is strong for organic diversion and reclamation,” she said. “We’re really looking forward to and are excited about ramping out a program for our communities.”

Over the next few months, the FVRD will be approaching businesses and community leaders from all around the region.

“Once we have all that information we’ll establish a timeline where residents and businesses can get involved and share their thoughts,” Gaetz said.

They want to have the full consultation plan ready by the end of this year.

“Sometimes you hear that people feel they are not properly consulted when a new program or initiative is put in place. We feel the best way to ensure consultation process works for businesses and residents is to ask them for their opinion before the decision is made.”

Dwight Schneider is a lieutenant with the Agassiz Fire Department

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alarm at Rimex Supply Ltd. Upon arriving on scene it was discovered there had been a fire in the exhaust ducting of the paint spray booth which in turn activated the automatic fire suppression system that extinguished the small fire. May 16 had crews attend a single vehicle accident on the East Harrison Forest Service Rd. The pagers were going again on May 21, as crews attended a motor vehicle accident on Hot Springs Rd. May 23 the AFD attended a residential alarm.

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The Agassiz Fire Department (AFD) responded to 28 calls for assistance along with 10 training sessions in May. The month began with firefighters responding to a motor vehicle accident on Hot Springs Rd on May 1. Crews assisted BC Ambulance service with two lift assists on May 6 and May 17. Agassiz fire was called for mutual aid to assist the Popkum Fire Department on May 7 for a residential structure fire. Agassiz sent 9 firefighters with an Engine and Air Squad response. Crews were called to the report of wires down on Lougheed Hwy on May 10.

May 11 saw fire crews assisting the BC Ambulance Service with the setup of a landing zone for the medi-vac helicopter.

Fire Departments are often used province wide to assist with landing zones, to ensure a safe area is secured without having to take the paramedics away from their primary care role with the patient. In this incident the helicopter was used for rapid transport of a child to Vancouver Children’s hospital to receive the specialized care required. May 15 had the AFD attend a commercial

and ignite the subsequent fire.

The fire department established a safe perimeter of 10 metres around the downed hydro lines and awaited the arrival of BC Hydro technicians to deenergize the lines. Firefighters were deployed to the roof of the Super Valu to ensure the fire had not extended into the roof area of the building, as well as evacuated the occupants of the business until it was deemed safe. Country Treasures New and Used building was also monitored and checked for any fire spread. This proved to be the start of a busy weekend.

Next, fire crews assisted an elderly gentleman who had fallen in his residence, then assisted BC Ambulance with an injured motor cross rider, and the month ended with crews attending a two-vehicle accident on Lougheed Highway.

Fire crews provided traffic control and first responder medical aid to the 7 occupants of the two vehicles until the arrival of the paramedics and RCMP. The AFD attended to three complaints of burning as well this month.

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It was supposed to be their golden years.

Martin Wayenberg and his wife Rita sold their motel in Cache Creek for a tidy profit and moved to Harrison Hot Springs to retire in 2005.

They did some traveling, enjoyed multiple cruises and settled into life in a new community. But then Rita was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She got worse and worse, finally ending up in Cheam Village, a complex care centre in Agassiz.

Martin Wayenberg was left alone, wondering what to do with himself and the 2,000 square foot home they had bought.

His children, thinking it best for their aging father, helped him move into a senior's home at the age of 84.

But, says Wayenberg, "I'm too young for an old age home."

Henrie de Boer and Martin Wayenberg connected through the Better at Home program in Agassiz.

After eight months, he bought a trailer and moved out.

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What was a little more challenging for Wayenberg when he moved into the trailer was a sense of security and community. He feared the possibility of something happening to him and no one realizing he was gone.

He tried having someone live in his home to keep an eye on him but that didn't work out.

Finally, Wayenberg heard about the Better at Homes program, run through AgassizHarrison Community Services. Better at Home is a program that helps seniors continue living independently in their own homes. They provide support services such as light housekeeping, transportation and friendly visits.

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"I am happy now," says Wayenberg. "She likes to come here, and I'm glad she's coming here."

It’s a well-suited match for both of them.

Wayenberg loves the security of knowing someone is checking in on him. He likes to sit and share stories of the old days in Holland. He doesn’t feel so alone, and he is happy to have a visitor multiple times a week.

This is de Boer's first "client" as a friendly visitor. Volunteers are asked to visit with a client for one hour a week. But she enjoys the time they spend together and comes multiple times a week to visit. She encourages Wayenberg to get out of the house to go on outings. Every Friday evening, they share dinner together. This has developed into a true friendship and the pair mutually benefit from the connection.

"We've been very well matched, which is a lovely thing," says de Boer.

For de Boer, it’s a chance to have a senior citizen in her life with her same Dutch roots. Her immediate family moved from Holland, leaving all their extended family behind. de Boer never had a grandparent nearby to be part of her day-to-day life so she finds herself drawn to senior citizens.

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Maggie Folk (left) and Melissa Vermette pose before the grad ceremony Friday evening at AESS.

is that we all started off from the same place, and hopefully we will all end up in a similar place that leaves us happy with where we are and how we got there. Enjoy life’s surprises, stop to smell the flowers, and chase your dreams.

Chase your dreams until you catch up with them, because you can.

This class is exceptional both academically and personally. We can achieve anything we set our minds to. Want proof?

Look at where you are today. How many times have we said to ourselves “I’m never going to make it until graduation?” or “I am totally going to fail this class.” Well take a look around graduates.

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as they prepare to watch their babies walk across this stage. I would like to ask my fellow graduates to at this time, lock eyes with those people in the audience, and say a silent thank you. They have shaped you in to the person that you are today, and have probably struggled with you morning after morning to get your butt to school.

Clearly, all their hard work has paid off, as here we all are today. This is our graduation day. This is our year. This is our time to start our lives.

On behalf of the grade 12 graduating class, I would like to thank the teachers, for many of us would not be on this

stage without your help.

I know that we can all think of a few teachers who have gone out of their way to make our time in high school just a little bit easier. Thank you Mr.Penner for going over challenging math questions time and time again until they were understood. Thank you also for taking time to teach Zac and I Calculus during our spare, I feel much more confident going into my first year math courses because of your help. Thank you to Mrs. Graham for always pushing us to pursue our dreams. Also a special thank you to all the teachers who put up with Eric and I’s bickering

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Hello to school board members, the community, parents, and teachers.

Thank you for coming out to support us on this special day. Hello class of 2015!

It is such an honour to stand up here today with Melissa to represent such an amazing class.

I know someone must say that every year, but this class truly is special.

Almost everyone up here can still remember each other in kindergarten, yet here we all are today on our way to adulthood.

I don’t know about the rest of you graduates, but to me that’s a little scary. Gone are the days of detentions, the shrill of high school bells, and having to raise your hand to go to the washroom.

But amazingly, these are all things we will all come to miss. High school is a place we all dreaded in elementary school, but are now having to say goodbye to. We are about to be launched in to adulthood with nothing but our diplomas and the hope that we are all prepared. Luckily, we are graduating in a place like Agassiz, where as I look around at all of us, it seems like they’ve done a pretty good job with prepping us for this journey.

Among us we have some future police officers, psychologists, firefighters, doctors and many more. We also have some who just don’t know yet. But that’s OK! This is just the beginning of our adventures; we still have time to change our minds over and over again. This is our time to make mistakes, get lost, and learn to pay some bills. My only hope is that we all experience as much of the world as we can, and to just have fun.

Remember that when you are struggling the other 38 of us are out there probably struggling as well. What’s important

we will all accomplish so much more in the future.

Graduation is just a chapter in our lives and it is certainly not the end.

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and arguing over most of the time the simplest of questions, and for always taking my side of the argument. Thank you for making our lives just a little bit more difficult, because life is not easy and it is important that we are reminded of that. Regardless of how intelligent or care-free we are, challenges and difficulties will always present themselves.

Overcoming these obstacles defines who we are. Graduation was a challenge and it did not come easily to most. Academically, some students strived to achieve the top grades; others aimed to pass their challenging courses, and most tried to get that B so they wouldn’t have to write the gigantic final exam at the end of the semester. This graduating class is fairly small, so I know that all of my classmates are talented.

Some are talented academically, musically, or athletically while others are exceptional socially and exhibit excellent leadership abilities. Graduation is a new beginning, a clean slate and we get to begin all over again and make the future how we want it. I know a few of us have already begun creating our future with applying to universities, applying for jobs, and trying to achieve that dream career of ours. We have conquered the task of graduation and I believe

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The long and emotionally painful process of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has finally concluded and some harsh truths have come out of the report. Nothing that hasn’t already been said before, but seeing it all in one place has, we hope, had an impact.

We must never forget this part of our country’s past—indeed, we agree future generations should learn about the cultural genocide that occurred so close to home, just as they learn of the Holocaust that happened half a world away. Now it is time to move on in a nurturing, empowering manner.

It is time to move forward from these residential school horror stories to live new stories of healing and progress. We must honour those who we have lost through the process, celebrate those who have survived and ensure this never happens again.

We hope our country may draw strength from the Truth and Reconciliation process itself; that our aboriginal neighbours may find healing in the telling of their oral history, however painful it was; and that they may find strength in the acknowledgement that what happened was wrong.

The commission has made 94 recommendations that officials feel will go a long way toward healing our country.

Tseshaht First Nation Chief Councillor Hugh Braker said the recommendations ‘are measured, wide ranging, constructive and, ultimately, aimed at healing and reconciliation. The government should immediately put in place a plan to implement the recommendations.’

We agree. Canada’s leaders and citizens must take these recommendations seriously, and most importantly deal with them in a timely manner.

Only then can the healing begin.

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Three years out and the public outrage over the 2012 health ministry firings shows no signs of abating and may be intensifying over recent disclosures that the government misled the public on the RCMP investigation that never was.

It can be a bit of a mystery sometimes how governments make such decisions and prepare for the accompanying fallout that can arise.

Who calls the shots? What's the chain of command?

The political stickhandling of Mike Duffy's expense claims provides a glimpse at who some of the players could be. Nigel Wright, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, took the lead.

A political appointee, the chief of staff to a prime minister or premier is considered by many to be the

second most powerful position in government.

Assisting Wright was his executive assistant, the director of issues management in the Prime Minister's Office, and a former lawyer to the office.

One would expect some of the same players in the B.C. government to be in on major decisions as well.

When it comes to the health ministry firings five names spring to mind, but former health minister Margaret MacDiarmid isn't one of them.

She pulled the trigger and takes the rap for it, but sworn in as health minister only the day before, it's doubtful she was involved in the process. At that point her knowledge would be limited to briefing notes and what might have been said around the cabinet table.

Finance minister Mike de Jong was health minister from March 2011 until September 4, 2012. The suspensions happened under his watch.

Graham Whitmarsh, deputy minister of health until June 2013,

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played a key role.

John Dyble, deputy minister of health (June 2009 to March 2011) and today deputy minister to the premier and head of the public service was clearly involved.

The premier's communications director at the time, Sara MacIntyre, was no wallflower. It 's a pretty safe bet she had something to say about something related to the firings.

And then there was the premier's chief of staff, Ken Boessenkool.

Given his position Boessenkool can't have been a mere bystander through the whole affair, particularly with an election a year away. He was either part of the decision-making process or was focused with MacIntyre on preparing for any fallout.

Like Nigel Wright, Boessenkool was a political appointment. And one thing that most people can agree on: there's always been a political odour to the firings.

The announcement? Total spin.

Subsequent revelations prove it, but the government's own choice of words do as well.

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From the minister: deeply troubled, profoundly disappointed, a very concerning set of circumstances. From the news release: immediate response, whatever steps are necessary, ensure confidence is maintained in the integrity of the public service, and that RCMP investigation that never was.

To drive home the point, the ministry also claimed to have contacted the Public Service Agency, the Comptroller General, the Auditor General, and the Information and Privacy Commissioner. An audible sigh of relief was heard from B.C.'s Conflict of Interest Commissioner.

A few months before MacDiarmid announced the firings, the premier's key staff had also begun to take on a blueish hue.

Boessenkool was brought in from Alberta to be Premier Christy Clark's new chief of staff.

According to his biography, Boessenkool was a "senior policy advisor and strategist to Conservative Party of Canada Leader Stephen Harper" and "played senior OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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strategic roles in the 2004 and 2006 Conservative campaigns."

He was also a registered lobbyist for three pharmaceutical firms in Ottawa between 2004 and 2010, including Pfizer Canada.

And he wasn't the only Harper transplant in Clark's office. A few weeks after Boessenkool was hired, Sara MacIntyre was brought in as the premier's communications director.

Before heading west, MacIntyre was a former press secretary to Prime Minister Harper and, as B.C.'s media can attest to, MacIntyre didn't leave Harper's rules of media engagement behind in Ottawa.

Call it Karma if you want, but within weeks of the firings, Boessenkool was gone, a result of an “inappropriate incident” and a month later, MacIntyre was reassigned to the Government Communications and Public Engagement office. She wasn't heard to say “goodie” on the way out of the premier's office.

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I am very much in favour of pay parking for the village of Harrison Hot Springs. However, I am inclined to agree with Allan Jackson who said “Implement pay parking for the whole village and see what happens”.

As a Harrison resident it is my feeling

The Harrison-Kent Community Singers reunion party, held June 6, was also a tribute to Ruth Altendorf who has contributed so much to organizing and maintaining the activities of both the Harrison Hikers and the HarrisonKent Community Singers (formerly the Multicultural Choir) as well as serving on the Harrison Recreation Commission for many years. We cannot thank Ruth enough for her devotion to and love for our community!

Carol Hepnar Harrison Hot Springs

Leave the trees for us to enjoy

Have you seen what has been done to our beautiful pristine Harrison? Bad enough we had that building built across from Balsam Avenue but to see a gaping hole where our tall lovely trees stood its like a massacre on nature. No wonder Kingma Bros. sold that parcel of land and left Harrison.

The person or persons allowing the cutting of those trees to build more homes are insane.

Come around the bend on Hot Springs Road before Balsam Avenue and it is a sickening site.

Seems our head honchos in Harrison are forgetting some of us live here all year round. Stop thinking of the money and leave some trees standing for us to enjoy as well as tourists.

A heartfelt Thank-You for a most beautiful reunion party! Actually, it felt more like being on a realignment cruise: welcomed by Father Jack Dias, pampered to every whim by Captain Beccie Bokenfohr, treated to a most delicious Indonesian dinner by Chef Joop Admiraal and his staff, entertained by the HarrisonKent Community Singers and surprised by a sentimental old-time sing along put together

by Corine de Groot and Theresa Altenried. And all of this in the company of long time friends: former and present hikers and singers! We could not have asked for more! I cannot help thinking that, in many ways, it helped us to realign ourselves in the right direction, where ever this direction will lead us to!

Thank-You again to all who organized this event and to those who came or were with us in thoughts!

Ruth Altendorf Harrison Hot Springs

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Are you on the voter’s list?

In regards to your letter from Liberal Party candidate, Jati Sidhu (‘Voters need to be aware of electoral boundary changes’, June 4). First of all I would like to thank Mr. Sidhu for pointing out that the electoral boundaries have changed, and the very good people of Agassiz, will now be voting in the new Electoral District, of Mission/Matsqui/Fraser Canyon.

Perhaps, more importantly, one should know that because of the newly passed bill, “The Fair Elections Act”, that not only do voters have to be registered with Elections Canada, ahead of time, you will also be required to produce two pieces of ID at your local voting station.

As well, because of this newly passed piece of legislation, a great many voters have been taken off the voters list, and will have to register again, in order to cast their ballot.

I would recommend that all voters check with Elections Canada, and make sure they are on the list, or you won’t be able to vote come Oct.19.

Also, I find it ironic that Mr. Sidhu, and his Liberal Party, supported the Harper Conservatives, with the Foreign Investment Protection Act(FIPA), which gives China

and the whole of Southeast Asia unchallengeable rights to all our mineral resources and energy stocks for a minimum of 31 years. Not only is this contrary to promoting local economic development and job creation, it depletes our competitiveness in primary and secondary manufacturing, and actually exports jobs out of the country.

If this isn’t bad enough, Mr. Sidhu and his Liberal Party also supported the Conservatives, European Trade Agreement, which will decimate farmers in the Fraser Valley, especially in the Dairy sector. There is no possible way the Dairy Farmers in the Fraser Valley can compete with the highly subsidized mega farms in Germany and France. This will inevitably destroy the secondary manufacturing of dairy products in Canada as well as the Fraser Valley.

Other than that, I would like to wish Mr. Sidhu good luck and all the best in the upcoming Federal election, and look forward to all the debates and challenges put forth.

Art Green, Candidate Green Party of Canada Mission/Matsqui/Fraser Canyon

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The regular spring season for the Pee Wee baseball team ended last Saturday, June 6. Coach Trevor McGuire reports the team did exceptionally well, placing as number one seed for the playoffs that start tomorrow, June 12.

The team's record was 15 wins and one loss.

"It has been a privilege to coach the youth in Agassi. They have come a long way," states McGuire.

He and fellow coach Les Szabo appreciate the support of parents who have helped to create a great learning environment for local kids.

One of the highlights of the season was when they came second overall at the Vancouver Presidents' Cup tournament two weeks ago.

"Some of the best teams from across BC were present and we opened a lot of eyes in the baseball world to Agassiz baseball," says McGuire. "Agassiz Baseball has been able to bring parents and youth of Agassiz together and show what can be accomplished for all age groups."

It was a lot of work for organizers to set up a baseball league in Agassiz for this season.

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2015 Harrison Festival maintains diverse programming with added family focus Harrison Festival of the Arts runs July 11 to 19

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Boujou Cissoko and percussionist Yoro Noukoussi from Benin, who will be collaborating especially for their Sunday, July 19 Beach Stage performance. From a totally different part of the world, the Iranian familybased group Vashaan Ensemble represent the sophistication of the Vancouver Persian music scene, offering a mixture of Persian classical and folk music on the Beach Stage Saturday, July 18.

Also featured on the Beach Stage Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18, The O’Schraves from rural northern Ontario are a family in which the kids have all grown up with the inheritance of a vibrant Ontario fiddle tradition, in a home in which making music was an everyday event. The young

Quebecois band Les Poules à Colin, also performing July 17 and 18 on the Beach Stage, has several internal family bonds, and as the offspring of prominent musicians in the Quebecois folk music revival, they bring together a depth of tradition with the contemporary styles of their modern generation.

Rounding out the Festival’s music making families, The Jerry Cans are a band that consists of a married couple at its core and will be performing at both Children’s Day Wednesday, July 15 and on the Beach Stage Thursday, July 16.From Inuvik, this five-piece group plays a fun style of music that combines an energetic folk sound at times reminiscent of Spirit of the West and The Pogues, with throat singing and

lyrics in the Inuktituk language.

“The theme of family emerged organically as this year’s lineup began to take shape,” says Hillhouse. “It wasn’t necessarily a conscious effort initially but was harmonious with other family related features we had planned for this year.”

In addition to the family themed lineup, this year’s Festival will introduce a new twelve and under free ticket policy for performances in the Memorial Hall.

“Children three and under have always been free but this year we increased the age limit to allow families greater accessibility to the Festival’s evening events,” says Hillhouse. The Society has also introduced a new reduced rate for students.

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poster graphics were designed with the theme of family in mind. Displaying five different sunglasses as representative of both family and the Society’s mandate of diversity.

“Throughout the history of our Festival, families have played a role in keeping this event alive, whether through the inclusion of young volunteers alongside their elders or through the participation of families as audience members,” says Hillhouse. “During the Festival there is a feeling created that approaches that of family amongst the participants, from volunteers to performers and audience members. It’s really quite magical and we want to honour that.”

Complete lineup and tickets for the 37th annual Harrison Festival of the Art are available online at www.harrisonfestival. com, by phone at 604-796-3664 or in person at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison. Early bird pricing available until June 26.

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“The heart of our Festival’s mandate is community development through the sharing and embracing of diversity,” says Harrison Festival Society Artistic Director, Andy Hillhouse. “The celebration of a broad concept of family, one that transcends bloodlines, and reaches out rather than excludes, fits well with that.”

Consistent with this interwoven theme of family, this year’s Festival lineup showcases acts from diverse cultural backgrounds in which music has been passed on through the generations.

Evening hall performer Bassekou Kouyaté, from Mali, is known as the ‘Jimi Hendrix of the Ngoni’, a West African lute. He learned to play this ancient instrument from his father and grandfather, and in turn has taught his sons Moustafa and Mamadou. Along with his wife, vocalist Amy Sacko, his sons are members of his band Ngoni Ba, who will be performing in the Memorial Hall Saturday, July 18. Other hereditary African musicians at the Festival will be Vancouver-based Senegalese kora player

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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!

JUNE 2015

Black Powder Day at Kilby - Sunday, June 21. Muskets, pistols, bows and arrows and even a cannon! Celebrate Father’s Day with a bang. FMI visit kilby.ca or call 604-796-9576

The Catholic Women’s League presents their Legion Flea Market: June 20 from 8am- Annual Strawberry Tea - Saturday, June 20 2pm at the Agassiz Legion. To rent a table from 1:30 - 3pm at the St. Anthony’s Parish, 7237 call Gary at 604-796-1055 by June 13. Morrow Rd. Raffle, 50/50 draw and door prizes.

Agassiz Farm Fresh Market: Thursdays from 3-6pm in the Agassiz-Harrison Museum and Visitor Information Centre parking lot, 7011 Pioneer Ave. Local fruit, produce, baked goods and more!

Groups & Activities For Kids Agassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag

Coffee Break/Story Hour - A Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819- for ladies & children 0-5. Weds.weekly Bible Study 6822 9:30 am Christian Reformed Church on Morrow Road. Agassiz FMI call Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal educa or text 604-9 97-4484 tion, nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. Tues.

1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-03 10 am to 1789 The Royal Westminster Regiment Cadet 13 Corps - Westie Army Cadets Training at the Royal Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Kent Canadian Legion Branch No 228 - 344 Fort Street Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids 0 - 5. FMI call Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm. Free for ages 12 - 19. FMI Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161. contact Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD at 1789trg@ Preschool Storytime - Fridays at 10:15. It’s Crack gmail.com or call 604-799-8897 le, Ms Terrill and all your little friends togeth Lego Club - Thursdays from 3-5pm. Every Thursday listen to stories and have all kinds of fun. er as we afterschool we will clear the floor in the back room Free, drop in, all welcome. of the library, get out the boxes of Lego and build Lego to your hearts content. There let you Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting Place will be Meet themes and activit friends, old & new! Parents/caregivers ies suggested, or kids can just with their build and children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Weds. & visit. We add an afterschool snack and a Thurs. 9:30 safe place to be, for children that can be on their own am - 1 pm 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-7 96-0313 only please. Drop in.

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SOAP BOX DERBY DAY SET FOR FIRST MONDAY IN JUNE First Monday in June has been designated as Soap Box Derby Day in Mission City.

This advice has been released by James Gunn, chairman of the event., following information received naming June as the King`s birthday and therefore, as in the date of the racing finals in this centre.

SOAP BOX DERBY Local Soap Box Derby enthusiasts are busy greasing axles, shining

wheels and painting the frame work for their selfaccomplished race cars.

Ted Gibbon and Bob Charlton are trying their luck at the race again his year. Other hopeful competitors are Billy Bates, Arnold Bennewith, Micheal Caham, Keith Campbell and Garth Dickie all from Agassiz.

Arnold McCombs from Harrison Hot Springs is going to try his luck too. There are four boys from the Springs who are interested in the event but unfortunately have not been able to locate wheels

Annual Report At a special Council meeting on June 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs will consider for adoption, the 2014 Annual Report.

The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC. Beginning June 11, 2015 copies of the report will be available at the Village Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and on the Village’s website at www.harrisonhotsprings.ca Submissions and questions from the public will be considered by Council at the June 25th Meeting.

Seniors Friendship House Drop-In Mon. Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Seniors Walking to Music Support - Knit &

at 10 am, Sit & Fit am, Bingo at 1 pm, Seniors Learn to Line at 10:30 Dance at 4 pm; Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm.; Wed. Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor Curling at 1 pm. Floor FMI call 604-796-3422.

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Echoes from the Past and other important parts for their racers. The great event is to take place on Monday, June 5th, 1949, however competing in the Soap box Derby means more than just one day of merriment.

Special plans for a gala weekend have been arranged at the Derby Racers Camp situated at Swan`s Point for June 4th and 5th. There will be games, boating, fishing and outdoor barbecues.

The racers will be judged during these two days and any necessary changes will be made. There will be special prizes for the best Constructed Car, Best Designed Car and Best Upholstered Car. SOAP BOX DERBY ENTRANTS IN FOR A GOOD TIME AT THE ANNUAL BIG EVENT With many of the local lads entering the forthcoming Soap Box Derby at Mission City, they will find the following story of interest because it outlines what the luck winner of the BC Finals at Mission City in June may expect when he makes the trip to Akron, Ohio in August to compete against boys

from all over Canada and the United States.

This on the spot story of the Akron trip and race was written by Fred Barnes, former Toronto newspaper man and appeared in the Daily Province, co-sponsor of the Mission Derby finals.

Some British Columbia boy this summer will be a champion among champions, acclaimed by a crowd of more than 100,000 showered with gifts and feted in every known manner.

All this and more will happen to the winner of the BC Soap Box Derby in Mission in June for he will go to Akron, Ohio for the International Soap Box Derby.

And it is quite possible that British Columbia’s champion boy driver may be crowned winner of the International event-the goal of thousands of boys in the United States.

I once covered the great Akron event for a Toronto newspaper and acted as guide for the Toronto champion. It was thrillpacked for the 14 year old driver and he brought honour to Canada by placing second in the international event.

A week before the finals are held, people pour in from e very state of the Union and thousands from outside countries.

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focus in her life, to move her away from a place of grief.

And she knows it helps Wayenberg too.

"Social connections are so key for seniors," shares de Boer. "We live in a society where we put old folks 'over there'. I still believe in how much seniors contribute to this world and that we must include them in our daily lives."

Wayenberg says every time de Boer leaves, he asks when she will be back. And every time, it isn't long before she is.

Agassiz resident Marlene Jankovits is another client in the Better at Home program. She has just signed up to receive some light housekeeping help. Jankovits has a bad back and both her knees are "gone," leaving her unable to bend. She has hired various housekeepers but had problems with their service. Finally, she ran out of options. That's when a friend told her about Better at Home.

"Now, I will have someone come in once a month to wash my floors and maybe do a few other things around my house," says Jankovits. "It will help a tremendous amount."

Fiona Delcourt, program co-ordinator for Better at Home services, says it is clients like Wayenberg and Jankovits that show how valuable of a program this is in helping to keep seniors in their homes, where they want to be. Space is limited so she urges anyone who wants to know more to contact her.

"We still have space available," says Delcourt. "If you're 65 years and older, you qualify."

Seniors pay fees for some services, based on their income. If you are interested in helping out with the Better at Home program or signing up for services, contact Fiona Delcourt at 604-796-2585 or email betterathome@agassizcs.ca

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Secret to success for Lordco Auto Parts

Many businesses in Agassiz and Harrison have come and gone in the last 25 years. One that has stood the test of time is Lordco Auto Parts.

In one of the very first editions of the AgassizHarrison Observer, it was reported that Lordco was moving to a new location on Pioneer Ave. The business had opened its doors in 1984 but quickly outgrew the space. So in 1990, Lordco relocated.

In an advertisement announcing the change, a younger Darcy Striker posed with his coworkers behind the counter at the new shop.

Striker was a new employee at the time, having started in October, 1989. Now, 25 years later he is the manager. Striker took

some time out of his busy schedule to talk shop about the last quarter century.

He says the biggest change for Lordco as a business has been to adapt to the advancements in vehicles.

“Vehicles have changed dramatically,” he says.

Plugs, caps and rotors were common products sold for the carbureted, not fuelinjected vehicles of 25 years ago.

“You’ve got to get more creative; you can’t just sell car parts anymore,” he explains of changing business

strategies.

Striker recalls the top-selling product in 1990 was probably a cap and rotor, and rattles off a couple parts numbers for the longstanding popular products. Now, it’s oil and air filters since that is one of the few things an average car owner can still fix on the higher-tech cars than those driven 25 years ago.

Lordco’s business comes primarily from automotive and industrial demands and, given the area, logging and agricultural needs as well.

Lordco has outlasted many other businesses, and is one of the few shops still on Pioneer Ave. in that very spot they moved to 25 years ago. So, what is their secret to success? One word: “Service.”

They work hard as a company to help each person who walks

through the door, hopefully finding the part they need or working to get it for them.

To his valued customers, Striker says, “Thank you for supporting us all these years.”

Manager Darcy Striker (left) with staff members Sydney Anderson, Tanya Downie, Keith Callander and Crystal Miller. Missing Josh Reelie.

INTERIOR TO LOWER MAINLAND TRANSMISSION PROJECT CONDUCTOR STRINGING WORK Lytton

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Stringing of the transmission line (conductors) along the new transmission towers for the Interior to Lower Mainland Transmission Project has begun.

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

AHCS seeks volunteer board members Agassiz-Harrison Community Services (AHCS) seeks dynamic individuals for positions on the Board of Directors.

AHCS has been providing programs and services to the community for nearly 40 years. It is a multi-service agency with a professional staff of 14 individuals and approximately 60 dedicated volunteers who together provide more than 20 supportive programs to residents living in the District of Kent and Harrison Hot Springs. Some of these programs include: Food Bank, Family Parenting Place, Family Support, Better at Home, Literacy, Substance Use Counselling, Youth Services and Thrift Store.

The Board of Directors consists of 8 individuals and meets approximately 10 times per year. Board members

are also asked to sit on Board and ad hoc committees. These might include: governance, finance and human resources.

This volunteer position requires Board members to determine the strategic goals of the organization, establish guiding principles/policies and delegate responsibility and authority to the Executive Director for enacting those principles/policies and the day-to-day operations.

Community members interested in volunteering as an AHCS Board member should express their interest in writing to the Chair of the Board, Agassiz-Harrison Community Services via email: info@agassizcs. ca or mail: PO Box 564, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0.

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.

For more information please visit bchydro.com/ilm or contact BC Hydro at stakeholderengagement@bchydro.com or at 604 623 4472, toll-free 1 866 647 3334.

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In one of the very first editions of the Agassiz-Harrison Observer, it was reported that Lordco was moving to a new location on Pioneer Ave.

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June 2015

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Hot weather calls for caution

With the hot weather upon us, Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for hot weather for the Fraser Valley, Whistler, Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound, and the Sunshine Coast. The prolonged period of hot weather started late last week and continued into early this week, with Saturday and Sunday being the hottest. This is the first stretch of hot weather this season. As a result, the Lower Mainland Medical Health Officers for Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health are issuing this joint news release about hot weather precautions.

Prepare for the heat

While warm weather is pleasant, hot temperatures can be dangerous.

Everyone is at risk of heat related illness, but in particular, children, seniors and people with chronic health conditions are more vulnerable.

There are a variety of mild to severe symptoms linked with heat-related illness, including thirst, dizziness, confusion, weakness/fainting/ collapsing and even death. Medical Health Officers are reminding residents to take precautions to protect themselves from the heat, including: 1. Stay hydrated • Drink cool beverages (preferably water) irrespective of your activity intake. Don’t wait until you are thirsty.

• If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask about increasing the amount of water you can drink while the weather is hot.

2. Keep cool • Spend the hottest hours of the day (between 11am and 2pm) out of the sun and heat in a cool location like an air-conditioned facility (such as a shopping centre, library, community centre or restaurant) or in a basement.

• Use public splash pools, water parks or pools or take a cool bath or shower.

• At high temperatures, fans alone are not effective. Applying cool water mist or wet towels to your body prior

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• Avoid sunburn, stay in the shade TO or use sunscreen with SPF 30 or more.

• Avoid tiring work or exercise in ADVERTISE the heat. If you must exercise, drink Computer & Signs IN THIS two to four glasses of non-alcoholic fluids each hour. Limit outdoor MONTHLY Computers activity during the day to early FEATURE & Laptops morning and evening.

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3. Check in on others • People living alone are at high risk of severe heat related illness. Check regularly on older people, those who are unable to leave their homes and anyone who may not be spending at least several hours every day in air conditioned places for signs of heatrelated illness.

• Ask whether people know how to prevent heat-related illness and are contactsecurity.ca doing the same.

• If they are unwell, move them to a cool shady spot, help them get hydrated and call for medical assistance if required.

4. Get informed.

• Monitor local news and weather channels.

• For more information on heatrelated illness, call HealthLink BC at 811.

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A father and son enjoy an afternoon at Hicks Lake last Saturday. Hicks and other local beaches and waterways were filled with sun lovers on the hot weekend, with temperatures reaching 28.5º Saturday and 29.6º Sunday.

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OBITUARIES

Rosemary Thora Stewart

passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Rosemary was born in Durban, South Africa, on June 29, 1939 to the late Eugene and Edith Nicolas.

Rosemary’s legacy spans three continents. At 18 she bravely travelled to New Zealand to begin her adult life. It was there she met and married her late husband Richard Stewart. /LY ÄYZ[ IVYU ZVU [OL SH[L Allan Stewart, was born in New Zealand. Always courageous and looking for adventure, Rosemary and her young family moved to Canada in 1967. In Canada Rosemary built her life and was blessed with two more children: Sharon Le Sage and David Stewart. Rosemary is also survived by her loving sister Gwen, dedicated niece Sharon, and nephew Matthew Grassman.

Rosemary’s joy in life, to which she provided unwavering love and dedication, was brought to her by her three grandchildren: Emily Telford, Kathleen Le Sage, and Jacob Telford.

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Her spirit will be carried in our hearts.

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

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Community Wellness Worker

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ELECTRICAL

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

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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

Only those of interest will be contacted.

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES LOCAL, reputable, craft manufacturing company looking for reliable, motivated pieceworkers. Training provided at no cost to you. We are VERY busy! Unlimited earning potential. Please leave your name and number ONLY at 604-826-4651 or at our email craftmanufacturing@gmail.com. We respond to ALL calls and messages in the order they are received.

Activity Aide required full-time

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 beneďŹ ts 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

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Commercial Transport Apprentice

For the Health Services Department Located in Chilliwack For complete details visit our website: www.stolonation.bc.ca click on Jobs link on the Homepage Mail resume and cover letter to: #7-7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack BC, V2R 4G5 E-mail to: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca OR Fax to 604-824-5342 Attn: StĂł:lĹ? Nation HR Personnel

The Langley Times has a temporary full time employment position available for an Ad Controller/Sales Support person. The position requires an extremely organized individual with an uncanny ability to pay attention to details whether big or small. This is an extremely high pressured, fast-paced, team environment and you must be able to work with numerous interruptions and yet stay focused. Knowledge of Microsoft, Excel applications and some Mac are also a requirement.

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Required for Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. 2nd/3rd year level position available in Abbotsford. Engine experience considered an asset.

Factory training provided.

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MECHANICS

Commercial Transport & Diesel Engine With late model diesel engine experience req. for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. Positions available in Surrey. Detroit Diesel & MTU engine exp. considered an asset.

Factory training provided.

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Black Press is Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 communities, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. Black Press is also a leading commercial printer with 15 printing plants in operation.

Interested applicants should send their resume no later than June 19th to: Jean Hincks Publisher, Langley Times publisher@langleytimes.com No phone calls please.

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Great Work Environment! Great Hours! All Positions Start at $10.50/hr. Paid Training and Uniform Provided TO APPLY email resume and cover letter indicating position being applied to as well as your most recent High School or Post Secondary education to:

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

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

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

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PRESSURE WASHING

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

DO YOU OFFER HOME SERVICES? Home Improvements, Landscaping, Rubbish Removal, etc...

Call today to place your ad bcclassified.com 604-796-4300

PETS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at:

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REAL ESTATE

CKC Reg Sheltie Puppies sable CH bred-N.B. contract. $1500. Riverwind Shelties-Laura. 604-793-6768.

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AUCTIONS

*** SHORT NOTICE AUCTION *** Unreserved Berry Farm Auction Saturday June 13th, @10:00 am 34819 Harris Road, Abbotsford. ** Pre-View Saturday ONLY at 8am before the auction. Farm Tractors, Attachments, Trailers, Equipment, Tools, Shop Equipment, Irrigation Pumps, Farm Supplies, Lumber, Korvan Blueberry Harvester, Sprayers, 500+ Haskap Plants - LOTS MORE. 604-514-0194 www.allcityauctioneers.com

MORTGAGES

OUR mortgage rates start at 2.19% (oac). Servicing all of BC. Difficult Situations Welcome. Call Today (855) 585 2080 or apply online at www.rescommortgage.com

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

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ACREAGE

WANTED: Acreage to rent. Grassland preferred. 4 , 5 , 10 acres or more. Call 604-795-0150

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APARTMENT/CONDO

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe Manor

1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz

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

(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.

Available now.

Call 604-703-3405

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GARAGE SALES

Agassiz All Storage 5th Annual Garage Sale & Swap Meet Saturday, June 13, 2015 9 am to 1 pm Enjoy hot dogs and pop by donation! Win great prizes!

You can rent a tables for $20 please book right away We are located across from the Agassiz Fire Hall on Industrial way: 7651 Industrial Way 604-796-5577 www.agassiz-all-storage.com All proceeds going to youth programs at Agassiz-Harrison Community Services

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GARAGE SALES Branch #32

Legion

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Agassiz - 5bd, 2ba duplex for rent.

Logan Road. W/D, grg n/p. avail.

Jul 1 $1500+util. 604-751-2191 CHECK CLASSIFIEDS

604-796-4300

Flea Market

TRANSPORTATION

Saturday, June 20 8 am - 2 pm

818

Refreshments available

CARS - DOMESTIC

For Sale By Owner: 2006 Honda Accord Ex V6, 153k low kms, auto, p/s, p/b, p/w, PDL, am/fm/cd, etc, pwer sunroof, metallic maroon ext, fulll beige leather int, great driving car.

Reduced $10,450 to $9800. Fast Sale!

- Plus 2006 FORD 500, low kms - 130,kms, full leather beige int, metallic maroon ext., rear parking assist (sensors), everything works great, power seats, sunroof etc etc. $5800. Cash talks.

Selling vehicles to buy new.

Call (604)819-5146

Table Rental: $10 please book before June 13 For info Ron: 604-796-4417 or Gary: 604-796-1055

Agassiz

Multi Family Garage Sale

Village Gate 1530 Mackay Crescent Saturday, June 13, 2015 8:30 am - 3 pm Plumbing supplies, furniture, new compressor & generator, quilter fat quarters, commercial chafing dish, household items, fishing gear etc.

Harrison Hot Springs

BOATS

Lost & Found ads in the classifieds are F R E E ! call 604-796-4300

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MISC. WANTED

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

CHIHUAHUAS tiny tea cups pups, ready to go now. $800. call (604)794-7347

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

MISC. FOR SALE

Call a representative today - 604-796-4300

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

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

KITTENS born April 20th, ready to go now. $40/ea.

Call evenings: 604-796-9935

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Have Unwanted Firearms?

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

STEFANO PAINTING

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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.

BLUENOSE BULLIES CROSS LAB PUPPIES. Ready to go $300 firm Call btwn 8am-6pm: 778-551-0769 A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434

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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 1-800-566-6899 Ext: 400OT.

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AUCTIONS

MARINE

ONLINE AUCTION COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENTOPENS JUNE 10 - CLOSES JUNE 17, 2015----------Bailiff Seized Goods PLUS Lease Return equip AND some never installed equip.--incl: Eloma Elec Combi Oven, Dishwashers, Mixers, Walkins, Coolers, Freezers, Water Heating, Ice Cream, slicers, furnishings AND MORE....... View Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm @Active Auction Mart Unit 295 - 19358 96th Ave, Surrey, BC--- view ONLINE & REGISTER to BID @ www.activeauctionmart.com --- Tel: 604-371-1190 email: buyit@activeauctionmart.com

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2 coats any colour

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

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TRANSPORTATION

ANSWERS

MOVING & STORAGE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

June 11, 2015

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Sudoku

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

PUBLIC NOTICE

pick a part

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TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford

30255 Cedar Lane

DL# 31038 604-855-0666 2002 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#547. $4,900.

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

2009 NISSAN ALTIMA, auto, fully loaded, 4 dr sedan.

STP#699. Only! $5,900.

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

2009 FORD FOCUS 4dr,sedan fully loaded, auto. ONLY THIS WEEK! STK#687. $6,900.

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

2009 NISSAN ALTIMA, 4 dr, sedan, fully loaded, auto.

STK#697. $7,900.

2010 CHEV IMPALA 4 dr, sedan auto, fully loaded, STK#705. $8,900.

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 passenger STK#428. $13,900.

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.

2004 DODGE CARAVAN 7psgr, loaded STK#525 $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.

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.

Application for a Liquor Primary Licence

WHAT’S HAPPENING? An application has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch from the Fraser River Lodge at 7984 McDonald Road, Agassiz, BC, to change its liquor licence from a food primary licence to a liquor primary licence.

The proposed change would permit Lodge guests to enjoy an alcoholic beverage without food in all of its currently licenced areas plus a small additional portion of hall main the side deck between the Lodge’s wedding/events hall, mainentrance, entrance,and andrear rear deck. The new licence would allow freer movement of guests when having a beverage. Food service would continue to be offered when requested by clients, and minors accompanied by a parent or guardian would continue to be allowed to be present until 10 p.m. at family events, such as weddings, where full food service is provided. Since a liquor primary licence permits live entertainment, a restrictive covenant on this property would be required to ensure that no entertainment or music occurs on the outdoor decks after 10 p.m.

The new licence would not change the fact that the Fraser River Lodge is not permitted to operate a restaurant or pub open to the public. It would remain restricted to the following uses permitted by the Agricultural Land Commission and the District of Kent: a fishing lodge with a maximum of 8 guest rooms; and private functions such as weddings, banquets, business conventions and events, corporate retreats, and special fundraisers.

The District of Kent Council will be considering this application and all comments received by the public at their June 22, 2015 Council meeting.

HOW CAN I PROVIDE MY COMMENT(S)?

If you would like to comment on this proposal, please do so by writing to: Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services District of Kent 7170 Cheam Avenue PO Box 70, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 To ensure the consideration of your views, your letter must include your name(s) and address and be received on or before 12 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2015.

Your written comment(s) will be submitted to Council at their June 22, 2015 meeting and will form part of the public record regarding the application.

You may also attend a public information meeting about this proposal, to be held on June 22, 2015 at 6 p.m. at District of Kent Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC. SUBJECT LANDS

Financing Available www.keytrackautosales.ca

The Scrapper

Garage Sale

345 Chestnut Avenue Saturday, June 13, 2015 10 am to 3 pm Good quality new and used items

SUBJECT PROPERTY (7984 MCDONALD ROAD)

NEED MORE INFO? For further information, please contact Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services at (604) 796-2235.

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TAXES, LICENSE, INSURANCE AND REGISTRATION ARE EXTRA. 120,000 KILOMETRE ALLOWANCE; CHARGE OF $0.12/KM FOR EXCESS KILOMETRES. **MSRP IS $27,685/$32,045/$37,095 FOR THE 2015 PILOT LX 2WD MODEL YF3H2FE INCLUDING FREIGHT AND PDI OF $1,695 BASED ON NEW 2015 SPECIFIED MODELS DESCRIBED ABOVE. LICENSE, INSURANCE, REGISTRATION AND TAXES ARE EXTRA AND MAY BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. */#/**PRICES AND/OR PAYMENTS SHOWN DO NOT INCLUDE A PPSA LIEN REGISTRATION FEE OF $30.31 AND LIEN REGISTERING AGENT’S FEE OF $5.25, WHICH ARE BOTH DUE AT TIME OF DELIVERY AND COVERED BY THE DEALER ON BEHALF OF THE CUSTOMER ON SPECIFIED MODELS ONLY. OFFERS VALID FROM JUNE 2ND THROUGH 30TH, 2015 AT PARTICIPATING HONDA RETAILERS. DEALER MAY SELL/LEASE FOR LESS. DEALER TRADE MAY BE NECESSARY ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. OFFERS VALID ONLY FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA RESIDENTS AT BC HONDA DEALERS LOCATIONS. OFFERS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE. TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY. VISIT WWW.BCHONDA.COM OR SEE YOUR HONDA RETAILER FOR FULL DETAILS.