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MP turns out for Defeat Depression walkJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

About 60 people gathered together on Sunday morning in Agassiz for the area's fi rst ever Defeat Depression walk.

Th e walk was organized by Andrea McRae, and others who have lost loved ones to suicide, or have struggled with depression. MP Mark Strahl joined in the event with his family, and said a few words before the 9 a.m. start.

"I had been hearing about this (national event) for several weeks," he said. "And so I was so thrilled to fi nd out we have an event in our area."

Defeat Depression walk and run events were held across Canada today, organized on a larger scale by the Mood Disorders Society of Canada.

Strahl said he's excited to see the country's new mental health strategy coming to fruition, and that it's something he's planning on working on in the future.

He said it's time for depression and mental health issues to be talked about more openly.

"I have high blood pressure, and no one would say that I am a weak person for that," he said, while the same isn't true for those fi ghting depression.

"We'll continue to fi ght the stigma," he said.

Depression aff ects almost everybody in some way, he said.

"It aff ects my family, and let's

be honest it probably aff ects every family," he said.

Suicides go largely unreported in the media, as a general rule. However, Statistics Canada reports suicide rates, off ering an indicator of the severity of the issue.

In 2008, there were a total of 3,705 deaths by suicide in Canada. Twenty-

fi ve of those were children in the age category 10 to 14.

Males are more likely to commit suicide than their female counterparts. In that same year, 2,777 of suicide deaths were men and 928 were women.

In British Columbia, there 462 recorded deaths by suicide in 2008,

about the same number of people killed by homicide and vehicle accidents combined.

To learn more about what's being done to help people with mental health illnesses, or to read Canada's Mental Health Strategy, visit www.mentalhealthcommission.ca.

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'We'll continue to fight that stigma' Strahl tells Agassiz crowd

About 60 people participated in the Defeat Depression walk in Agassiz, including MP Mark Strahl and his family.JESSICA PETERS PHOTOS / OBSERVER

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Defeat Depression walks were held in communities all across Canada. Agassiz was one of four communities in B.C. to participate.

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Chilliwack officer charged in fatal Agassiz collision

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that killed 20-year-old Steve Genberg of Mis-sion last summer andseriously injured his19-year-old passenger.

Const. Jordan Braid has been charged with dangerous driv-ing causing death anddangerous drivingcausing bodily harm.The Abbotsford PoliceDepartment investi-gated the incident andforwarded its findings to Crown counsel.

The charges weresworn against Braidlast Friday (May 25).

Braid was on duty and driving a markedpolice vehicle just af-ter 11 p.m. on July 12, 2011, apparently enroute to a reported do-mestic dispute.

He allegedly crossed the centre line andcollided head-on with Genberg’s Ford Mus-tang on Highway 7 near Bodnar Road in Agassiz.

Genberg was report-edly leading a convoy of four or five vehiclestravelling on their way to Harrison Hot Springs.

Baird is also fac-ing an ongoing codeof conduct investiga-tion in relation to this incident. He remainson administrative du-ties and is currently not involved in any front-line police op-erations, according to the RCMP.

He makes his firstcourt appearance June 26 in Chilliwack.

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Visiting Othello Tunnels a more enjoyable experience for visitors

Volunteers take bite out of crimeJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

One vehicle rolls in aft er another, into the paved parking lot at the Othello Tunnels. Each one is fi lled with a diff erent sort of visitor. Th ere are families hoping to stretch their legs, couples hoping for some ad-venture, and tourists discovering local history.

Th ere are motorcycles and mo-torhomes, tour buses and station wagons. Th ere are dogs and kids and bicycles, too.

As varied as the visitors are, each and every person who arrives at the tunnels is clearly looking for the same thing — a good experience exploring the tunnels just down the pathway.

And so it’s with great pleasure that they all seem to notice the one couple that doesn’t leave the park-ing lot. Th ey sometimes sit off to the side, enjoying the cool shade by their truck. Other times, they stand at the exit, waving goodbye as their visitors head for their next destina-tion.

Th ey are Glenn and Heather Sul-livan, and they are part of a larger team of volunteers who spend their spare time watching the parking lot at Othello. Th is dedicated group of people is organized through the Hope Crime Prevention Offi ce, and their presence at this parking lot has had an impact, they say.

“Th is was a hot spot once,” Glenn says. But with the addition of regu-lar patrols, the number of vehicle theft s have gone done signifi cantly, allowing visitors to enjoy their day trip that much more.

Mike Weightman, ICBC’s re-

gional coordinator for road safety, said the program has had “a pro-found impact on reducing crime.”

“When we fi rst started with the Hope Crime Prevention Offi ce in 2002 or 2003, the break ins (at Othello) were out of this world,” he said. “It seemed like it was under surveillance and the minute some-one left their vehicle, it would get hit.”

Th ere were as many as six vehicle break-ins or theft s each day at that time.

But last year, the RCMP had three reported cases all summer.

“We’re very proud of that,” said Geoff Hodgkinson, coordinator of the Othello Tunnel volunteers. Th ere are about a dozen who patrol the area, taking turns at times that

they chose. It’s never the same time, so there

is no pattern that thieves could learn.

“We just go our own times, and the bad guys don’t know when we’re there,” he said. And to keep the volunteers safe, and be even more eff ective, they are armed with police radios and constant RCMP backup.

“We are the eyes and the ears for the police out there,” Hodgkinson said.

Th e patrol is funded by ICBC, through equipment that volunteers can use. ICBC has also erected signs in the area reminding people to lock up their valuables.

Th ere are people visiting from all over the world, Weightman said, and for a long time those world-traveled guests were getting a very bad impression of Hope, B.C. and Canada.

Th anks to the volunteers with Hope Crime Prevention, that fi rst impression has gotten a lot better.

“It’s amazing,” Weightman said. “It’s really worked well.”

Besides being a watchful eye on the parking lot, the Sullivans and the rest of the volunteers keep track of the numbers of visitors, and place little reminders on the windshield of vehicles that resemble parking tickets.

Hope Crime Prevention could always use more volunteers for the many activities they help with, from the Othello Tunnels watch, to Brigade Days and even the Harri-son Dragonboat Festival.

For more information, phone 604-869-5900.

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JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Agassiz fire-fighters fit in some prac-tice time at a Lougheed Highway farm on Saturday. The property owners are planning to clear the land, and donated the existing farmhouse to the depart-ment for a controlled burn.

All under control

Glenn and Heather Sullivan, along with their dog Dakota, are among the volunteers who spend time watching over the parking lot at the Othello Tunnels.


Students invited to learn about dairy industry at UBC Research Centre

Dairy centre partnership to increase workforceJessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Farming practices are typically passed down from one generation to the next. Milking, breed-ing, birthing, handling calves, working with various equipment, and

keeping the farm run-ning smoothly are all taught slowly through time, as working dairy families grow.

But with the size of dairy farms ever increas-ing, the need to hire out-side help is more and

more important.Th en there are those

who dream of working with animals, but don’t have the luxury of grow-ing up on a dairy farm.

Now, a new partner-ship between the B.C. Dairy Association and

UBC Dairy and Educa-tion Research Centre is hoping to entice more young people into the world of dairy farming. An apprenticeship pro-gram is being piloted through the busy re-search centre, in an eff ort to increase the capable work force.

Last week, a group of about 60 Chilliwack stu-dents, teachers and par-ents spent a day tour-ing the Agassiz facility and hearing about the industry’s needs. Th ey also learned a bit more about the program, Dairy Production Tech-nician Level 1.

Th e program is avail-able to students prior to graduating high school, and focuses on maintain-ing farm sanitation, feed-ing the herd, milking the cows, monitoring cattle health and breeding, and operating a variety of farm equipment to sup-port a dairy farm.

Seventeen students participated in the pilot program from Novem-ber 2010 to March 2011, through Greenbelt Vet-erinary Services/ Dairy SMART Management.

Now the program is being opened up to Chilliwack high school students, with a “fl ex-ible delivery method” that works into regular schooling.

John Dick, DVM, said the partnership with UBC is a critical com-ponent of the program’s success.

“Th is facility is really important to the pro-gram,” he said. “Th ere is a lot of stuff going on here in the research fi eld

that will benefi t the stu-dents as they learn, and I appreciate that.”

Nelson Dinn, Dairy Farm Manager at UBC, said the addition of stu-dents in the centre is mu-tually benefi cial.

“Th e more students we put through, the more research we’re able to do,” he said.

UBC is a key research

centre for cow comfort — one of the most im-portant factors in any dairy farm’s production. Th ey house 250 cows on about 350 acres, and grow almost all of their silage. As one of B.C.’s 566 dairy farms, it is a self supporting opera-tion.

In addition to being an operating farm, the

centre is also open to thepublic, with interpretivesigns placed around the centre, and tours avail-able.

“I consider us to bethe public face of the Ca-nadian dairy industry,”Dinn told the group as they toured the barns.

“We see thousands of people a year here,” hesaid.

Classes will start in September, with two full days planned betweenSeptember and Novem-ber. Th ose will likely take place on district profes-sional days. Students willalso have to complete several workbook assign-ments during that time.

Students will attend two weeks of school atUBC in Agassiz insteadof regular classes, in early and then late February.

And in April, they’llhead back to UBC for a fi nal third week of classesat UBC.

Tuition for the pro-gram is free, and gradu-ates will be eligible to continue with Level 2 certifi cation.

For more information, visit www.dairysmart.ca or www.dairyprobc.ca.

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Students from Chilliwack were invited out to the UBC Dairy Research Centre in Agassiz to learn about a new apprentice program available.



Th e Harrison Festival Society would like to thank the Sponsors & Donors who helped make the “May 5 Fundraiser with the band, Chilliwack” such a fantastic success.

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Safe Driving WorkshopA Driver’s License is more than a plastic card.

The excitement of passing that test as a teenager and getting the keys to the car are often the fi rst step to independence and freedom.

For seniors the ability to drive makes it possible for them to carry on normal activities of shopping, attending appointments and travelling for recreation. Many capable drivers continue well past the age of 80, but in BC, medical exams are required at regular intervals after that age and seniors may be required to be re-examined to retain their licenses.

At 2:00 pm on Monday, June 18th, a Safe Driving Workshop is planned at Cheam Village Board Room, 1525 MacKay Crescent.

John De Martin, driver examiner for ICBC will assist seniors to review their driving habits, brush up on their knowledge and make a plan of action to stay on the road.

Plan to attend. Register at Hub International Barton Insurance in Agassiz at 796-2228 or with Senior Peer Support at 796-0409.

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The Chilliwack Progress is looking for Carrier Supervisor Assistants in the Agassiz area.

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Young ukelele player raising funds for Harrison’s Relay for Life

Performer giving it all for RelayJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

A full musical line-up will kick off the fi rst ever Relay for Life in Harrison Hot Springs this Saturday.

Registration and reception will start at 6 p.m., in the tents at the lagoon. Th en, the music kicks off with Matthew Chev-erie, an amazing 10-year-old ukelele player, at 6:45 p.m. Cheverie is no stranger to the limelight, having performed on many big stages, including Party in Park in Chilliwack and Abbotsford’s Got Talent competition.

Cheverie has person-ally been raising money to help with the event, and on Wednesday, Matthew’s father said he has raised about $800. His goal is $1,000.

Th ere will be a 7 p.m. warm up with Stomping Belle’s Dance Team, and the Survi-vor’s and Caregivers Victory Lap at 7:15 p.m.

Th is is the Village’s fi rst Re-lay for Life event, to benefi t the Canadian Cancer Society. Th e relay is similar to the one held in Chilliwack (tonight) at Prospera Centre.

Teams will spend the night walking laps of the lagoon, having raised money for the cause.

Th e relay will end at 6:30 a.m. Sunday morning.

In Harrison, the beginning of the relay will be entertain-

ment-fi lled, with performanc-es by several local musicians. Ian Schram performs at 7:30 p.m. and Adam Briscoe hits the stage at 7:45 p.m. Th en, the stage will go country, with performances by Roger

Schmidt, and Harrison’s Todd Richard.

Richard is another perform-er who has put his hand out, in addition to lending a hand. He is part of the team, It Takes a Village, made up of the mayor,

some councillors and staff at Harrison Village.

When the sun has complete-ly set, and the lights go down, the very moving luminary cer-emony will begin (about 9:45 p.m.)

Personalized luminaries will line the walkway and will be lit in honour of cancer survivors and those who have been lost to cancer.

Luminaries can be pur-chased at the tent beforehand for $5.

For those participating in the relay, there will be games activities throughout the night.

Th e event is being sponsored by Life Labs, Scotiabank, Har-rison Hot Springs Resort and Spa, Van Houtte Coff ee and several media sponsors, in-cluding Th e Agassiz Harrison Hope Observer.

As of Wednesday, the total amount raised for the event was $26,789.

Tim Dixon, relay coordina-tor, said the goal is to surpass $31,000 by Saturday night.

Th ere are 13 teams regis-tered to walk the relay to date.

Th ey are Anita’s Angels, Harrison Resort and Spa, Har-rison Hot Springs Communi-ties in Bloom, It Takes a Vil-lage, ItsaPia, Jonalena Trelja Rydrre, Lori’s Angels, Moo-ving for a Cure, the Nightin-gales, Redcan, Slo-Mo, Spirit of Life and Team Superbad.

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Matthew Cheverie has been raising funds for the Relay for Life. He’ll also be the first entertainer on stage when the event kicks off.

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ACE is off ering a cash reward for information that could help investi-gators pinpoint who set fi re to their building on May 15.

Information must be specifi c enough to lead to a conviction, said the school administrator Sandy Balascak. To be eligible for the reward, anyone with a tip must be willing to testify if

the case were to go to court.

Students and staff were evacuated on the morning of Tuesday, May 15 when a staff member noticed smoke and fl ames coming from the gas meter at the back of the building.

Had the fi re gone on much longer, the build-ing would have been de-stroyed, and the entire

surrounding area would have been evacuated, Fire Chief Wayne Dyer said at the time.

Th ere is no doubt it was a set fi re, he said. Balascak threw an in-dustrial sized sack of

pancake mix on the gas meter to stop the fl ames.

ACE is off ering a $500 reward to help fi nd the arsonist.

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Kent Institution was in lockdown on Wednesday, following an inmate disturbance.

Offi cials have not re-leased any further infor-mation as of press time.

Th e incident at the m a x i mu m - s e c u r i t y federal penitentiary oc-curred at about 8 a.m. on May 30.

As is usual when there is an incident at

the prison, visits were suspended until further notice.

"In order to improve its practices and re-duce future incidents, CSC will continue to work in an eff ort to re-view the circumstances surrounding the dis-turbance and take ac-tion where necessary," a media release stated Wednesday aft ernoon.

Disturbance leads to lockdown


Veterans need more support

We are troubled by news that Veterans Aff airs Canada is downsizing its department, including the district offi ce in Victoria, due to budget cuts.

Unlike the days when much of its work dealt with the post-Second World War struggles and challenges faced by service personnel, Veterans Aff airs today is seeing an infl ux of people whose experience came in such theatres as Bosnia, Rwanda, Afghanistan and various peacekeeping scenarios.

For those engaged in combat roles, their experiences might be similar to those lived through by their military predecessors. Yet the understanding today of the eff ects of post-traumatic stress disorder and other psychological illnesses is greater than the Second World War, when struggling Canadian servicemen were pigeonholed as having “battle exhaustion.”

In true military fashion, Veteran Aff airs insists that none of its clients will be left behind as a result of the cuts to offi ce personnel.

Th e union representing the workers, voicing a predictable doom-and-gloom response, argues that veterans will begin to fall through the cracks due to projected increases in already too-large caseloads for staff and the added time it will take to process client requests.

As in all labour-employer disputes, the truth probably lies somewhere in between. But the telling point in this conversation comes from the Royal Canadian Legion, which, for years, has done its best, given its limited resources, to fi ll the void in veteran support left by the federal government.

Th ey expect the next four or fi ve years to produce more diagnosed cases of post-traumatic stress disorder than ever, a scenario which, if not addressed, could have devastating eff ects not only on the individuals, but their families.

In a time of belt-tightening, the federal government needs to make cuts.But no matter how it is sugar-coated by Veterans Aff airs, the decision to

downsize the department’s front-line operations not only sets a dangerous precedent, it’s a slap in the face to individuals who have willingly and bravely served their country.

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With ongoing pipeline and oil tanker skirmishes, and a hot summer for mining and logging still to come, the green war in B.C. shows no signs of slowing down.

Things are already hot in the Fraser Valley, where the federal government’s change to the defi -nition of fi sh habitat has opened a new front on the farms.

Farmers briefl y got into the public discussion by hauling a couple of cute calves into downtown Vancouver and stag-ing a television-friendly demo in front of the federal fi sheries offi ce. They have been saying for decades that imposing salmon stream regulations on drainage ditches around their fi elds is impractical.

Fraser Valley Conservative MPs Randy Kamp and Mark Strahl even had the nerve to meet with local mayors to hear their concerns about B.C.’s most productive farmland, without inviting self-appointed “activ-ists.”

Arrayed against them is an environmental lobby whose deep green wing was defi ned by Mar-vin Rosenau, a former provincial biologist who now teaches “fi sh, wildlife and recreation technol-ogy” at BCIT.

“Mark Strahl is leading the charge of eco-fascists intent on making the last dime off the backs of the last remnants of an absolutely spectacular ecosystem,” Rosenau told the Chilliwack Progress. “A massive and productive fl oodplain of fi sh and aquatic values … has been drained, ditched, tiled and laser-leveled for agricultural profi t.”

The same could be said for the broad fi elds of Richmond and Pitt Polder farms north of

the Fraser, a wetland diked and drained by Dutch settlers after Second World War. Farms are “industrializing the landscape,” said Rosenau, who stopped short of calling for them all to be shut down.

At the provincial level we have a new Animal Health Act, which threatens heavy fi nes or even

jail time for prematurely leak-ing reports of serious animal disease outbreaks. This was also portrayed as a jack-booted sellout of the public’s right to know, putting the business interests of land and ocean farms ahead of public safety.

Here’s what’s really happen-ing. As is generally the case with meat inspection and livestock

issues, the federal government is imposing rules on provinces in the wake of avian fl u and “mad cow” outbreaks. Canadian beef was banned in 30 countries after a single infected cow was identi-fi ed in Alberta in 2003.

B.C. Agriculture Minister Don McRae assures me this legisla-tion will not result in reporters or environmental activists being thrown in jail for telling the public about sick animals. They and the farmers themselves can say all they want, once infections are confi rmed and quarantines established.

McRae and Paul Kitching, B.C.’s chief veterinarian, pleaded for the public to understand that any farm reporting system must rely on voluntary compliance by farmers.

When the B.C. government took the advice of B.C. Informa-tion and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham and began releasing fi sh farm inspection data in 2010, the operators

stopped providing samples voluntarily. The fi sh farmers’ position was that you can have a co-operative system of farm inspections or one that’s imposed, but not both.

Imposing inspections on land farms across B.C.’s vast area is even less practical. Former Alberta premier Ralph Klein famously observed that the next rancher to fi nd a possible mad cow should have “shot, shoveled and shut up” rather than fi le a report and devastate the indus-try.

Denham, the NDP and oth-ers appear to operate under an assumption that there should be suffi cient government resources to sample and inspect every farm across B.C. for reportable conta-gious illnesses. This is similar to the fashionable notion that we should have enough park rangers to guard every cedar tree.

Tom Fletcher is a legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press

Scenes from the B.C. farm trenches

“Imposing inspections on land farms across B.C.’s

vast area is evenless practical.

B.C. VIEWSTom Fletcher

Every media outlet in southern B.C. has expressed surprise over the last few weeks over the byelection win in Chilliwack/Hope by the NDP and specifi cally by Gwen O'Mahony.

Prior to the election of April 19, some political "pundits" were predicting a win by either the BC Liberals or by the BC Conservatives. Only a few were giving the NDP much chance. Th ey based their assumptions on the fact that the NDP had never won before in the Chilliwack area.

Such highly simplistic evaluations could be expected from political novices; however, one would expect a bit more thought from people who supposedly spend their lives in the political realm of B.C. politics.

However; these mistaken predictions paled in comparison to many of the more recent explanations as to why Gwen O'Mahony won in such a positive manner.

I could not believe what I was reading when I read that many media writers explained Gwen's victory as a result of the so-called "right-wing split". Many even went so far as to state that if there had not been a Conservative candidate that the Liberals would have won.

Such nonsensical statements ignore the hard reality of what has occurred in this area over the past three years and give no credence at all to the intelligence of the electorate.

I was personally very involved in all three of Gwen's campaigns over the past three years. I was her campaign manager in 2009 and in 2001 and played a major role in this more recent byelection win. I know for a fact that there were at least three very powerful reasons why Gwen won this byelection – reasons that had nothing to do with the "right-wing split".

First, Gwen has been a "canvassing machine" in

three successive elections. She has personally knocked on over 30,000 doors since early 2009. I know, because I either accompanied her on most of those visits and/or personally planned every single canvassing eff ort. Gwen was and is very able at the door and has the unique ability to get her message across quickly. People sense that she is a conscientious person – one really worth electing.

Secondly, this recent byelection brought to the local NDP a well-organized campaign like never seen before. Th ere were several hundred volunteers who came out to ensure that the voters were contacted and our positive message was put forth. While the Liberals ran on a negative, attack campaign, the NDP message of a positive alternative resonated.

Th irdly, for the fi rst time in history, the NDP matched the opposition fi nancially. In the past,

we oft en had to run a campaign on 10 per cent or so of what the BC Liberals had. Th is makes it very diffi cult to conduct proper newspaper advertising, radio ads or fl yer distribution. For once, the NDP was on an equal par in these areas and our eff orts paid off .

So, please – let's put this fallacy to bed forever. Th e "right-wing" split was NOT the reason the NDP won in Chilliwack/Hope.

Dick Harrington, Chilliwack

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No such thing as a 'right-wing split'Re: Letter to the editor, Farmers

respect natureTh e issue is not about fi sh, frogs,

ditches or farming. It is about humans. Seven billion of us, and growing. It is about the earth being fi nite in her resources. It is about all of us – farmers, suburbanites, and city dwellers. We all continue to take more, waste more, resources than the earth has to give.

We cannot clear every forest, farm every inch, build everywhere and survive as a species. We all need nature. We all need to sacrifi ce for the survival of all species, including humans.

Can any of us really say that humans are not the cause of these problems? We all need to face reality that humanity is destructive, we have all created a huger

problem, for fi sh, frogs and humans. We need the earth, and all its

inhabitants, to survive successfully. Yes, Agassiz has been farmed for the last hundred years, but for thousands of years before that it was wetlands, forests, lakes, it was a place where bears and frogs and elk lived.

Th e fact that a few have managed to hang on by a thread is not proof of stewardship. I would gladly share my few acres with any farmer feeling like having to plant a few trees along a ditch is really doing harm to the future of the planet. Humans are responsible for this problem. Humans need to solve it.

What are you willing to sacrifi ce for your grandchildren?

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Unearthing old festival will extend summer tourist seasonSasquatch Days makes comeback

Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

Th e story of the Sasquatch has been told for centuries, in many forms. He lives in the stories of the area’s First Nation families, has shown up in news stories as old as the printing press, and is constantly on the minds of many modern-day myth busters — and believers.

Th e Sasquatch is out there. It’s just a matter of fi nding him.

Celebration of this elusive creature goes back many years, too. Th e Sts’ailes First Nation has many traditional songs about the Sasquatch, and he is a very important character in many of their stories.

Now, another Sasquatch tra-dition is about to be unearthed. Sasquatch Days was most lively in the 1930s, and was a largely cultural event.

Robert Reyerse, executive director of Tourism Harrison, said that resurrecting Sasquatch Days was an easy decision.

Back in the fall of 2011, Tour-ism Harrison, Sts’ailes and the Harrison Festival Society were in a group discussion, brain-storming ideas.

“It seemed like the perfect event to bring everybody to-gether,” he said.

Sasquatch researchers such

as Bill Miller and John Green have regularly held Sasquatch expert talks in the Village plaza each summer, and Green will be a part of the event, being held next weekend.

Th e festival event will in-clude canoe races, storytelling, a salmon barbecue, an exhibit

in Memorial Hall, First Nation games, and even a medicine walk.

Th e choice to bring the fes-tival back, particularly in June, was a strategic one to continue to boost tourism.

“Th is is a good time to pro-mote Harrison,” Reyerse said, at

the beginning of the summer. “We want to bring people into town earlier in the year.”

One of the biggest issues Har-rison businesses face is the slow shoulder season, and Tourism Harrison and other groups are looking at ways to extend the time businesses can prosper.

News

Tom FletcherBLACK PRESS

VICTORIA – Despite years of public edu-cation, almost 70 per cent of the houses that caught fi re in B.C. in recent years still did not have a working smoking alarm.

Many of those were low-income homes, rental units, many on aboriginal reserves and other rural locations, according to a study of residential fi re reports done by the University of the Fraser Valley. Se-niors, disabled people and young children were at greater risk of dying in a house fi re.

Justice Minister Shir-ley Bond and Social Development Minis-ter Stephanie Cadieux revealed new support Monday for the B.C. government's campaign to get a working smoke alarm in every home in the province.

Smoke alarm maker Kidde Canada is donat-ing 5,000 units with a retail value of $75,000 that will be distributed to B.C.'s most vulnera-ble populations this fall. And Black Press, whose publications reach 1.2 million B.C. homes, has

pledged a public aware-ness advertising cam-paign worth $350,000 toremind people to install or upgrade their smokealarms.

Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis, president of theFire Chiefs Association of B.C., said the study used data from B.C.'s Offi ce of the Fire Com-missioner from 2006to 2011. Th e study sug-gests that 69 lives couldbe saved each year if homes across Canada had working smoke de-tectors, he said.

"Smoke alarms give you time to escape fromthe fi re – it seems pretty simple, doesn't it?" Garistold a news conferenceat the B.C. legislature."High-risk members of society are most likely to have a fi re and leastlikely to have a working smoke alarm."

Garis emphasizedthat all smoke alarms should be replaced aft er10 years, and batterieschanged annually.

Further details aboutthe campaign will be publicized in Black Presspublications during 2012. More information about the research andthe program are avail-able at www.fcabc.ca

Smoke alarms lacking in many homes

50 Years Ago, 1962• Th e body of an unidentifi ed man about 50 years

of age was found at the junction of the Fraser andHarrison Rivers. Police suspected it had come downthe Fraser River. Dr. Booth confi rmed death wasdue to drowning.

• A shipment of women’s work done by local wom-en was sent off to the Red Cross headquarters. It con-tained 25 quilts, 14 caps, children’s sweaters and onebaby set. Wool was provided for the articles by theRed Cross and President Mrs. F. Striker encouragedeveryone to take wool and start an article.

• A new Brownie Pack was established at HarrisonHot Springs.

• Th e Agassiz Carpet Bowlers wound up the yearwith a banquet. Skip Lyle Whelpton again won thetrophy for the fourth consecutive year with teammates Tom Novis, Ruth Novis and Esse Tyft ing. Au-drey Green won the singles trophy and Sally Craw-ford’s team topped the bonspiel.

• It was announced that new anti-resistant DDThad been developed to combat a growing resistanceby fl ies, mosquitoes, bedbugs and other insects to theoriginal DDT. Farmers and house owners alike de-pended on DDT in those days to control these pests.

A warm welcomeTh e Agassiz Harrison Historical Society invites

everyone to visit the museum to check out our latestbuilding, “Th e Barn”. We have several new exhibitsinside the museum as well, including “40 Years ofLadies’ Golf at Harrison” and a special display fea-turing the arrival of the Doukhobors in our com-munity.

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A Sts’ailes dancer performs a Sasquatch dance during last year’s Canada Day celebration.OBSERVER FILE PHOTO


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• Aaron Moran, art-ist in residence at the Ranger Station, will be holding an opening reception for his art show, Excavations, on Saturday, June 2, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The show runs until July 2.

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• Relay for Life, Har-rison Lagoon starts at 6 p.m. on June 2. En-tertainment includes music by Matthew Cheverie, Ian Schram, Adam Briscoe, Roger Schmidt and Todd Richard. A luminary ceremony starts at 9:45 p.m. For information,

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• HHS Multicultural Choir’s Spring Con-cert and FundRaiser takes place Sunday, June 3 at 3 p.m. Admis-sion is $10, children 8 and under are free. Tickets will be avail-able through members or at the door from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. prior to the concert. For more information call 604-796-2084.

• The Agassiz Farm-er’s Market runs every Thursday from June 7 to September 1, from 3 pm to 6 pm in the Aberdeen parking lot at 7167 Pioneer Ave-nue, Agassiz, featuring fresh local produce and many other products.

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rison Hot Springs, in-cluding war canoe rac-es, salmon barbecue, artisans, drumming, sasquatch talks, danc-es, games and more.

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Each week through the spring and sum-mer, the Harrison Communities in Bloom committee chooses a garden to highlight in the Village. This week, the honour goes to the Springs RV Resort, owned by Mary Smith and her brother James Grant. Pictured here are resort hosts Bill and Natalie Ritchie.

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The Division 1 Grade 6 class of Kent Elementary have teamed up with Burden Propane for a"Get Ready for Summer" ll your BBQ propane tank fundraiser!

June 9th 10 am - 3 pmMinimum donation $16 (includes tax)

• Toonie Hot Dogs (while you wait)• Lots of fun!

All funds raised go to the grade 6 class; thanks for helping to support our kids!

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Grass mowers, motor boats, motorcycles and more keep the

village hopping this summer

Re-awakening of Harrison Hot

Springs

Well, the elections are finally over and our vil-lage seems to calm down again. Congratulations are in order to John Buckley. I have high hopes for him and consequently for all of us Harrisonians.

I always have been, and still am, very thankful to all men and women who offer to tackle the job of mayor or councillor, be it for a vil-lage or city.

There is so much to do and the time is short. There are so many wishes and hopes and it will never be possible to please every-body. But, while we are going from “John A” to “John B,” I know I will miss John Allen’s “Election letters No.s. l, 2, 3 and even 4.

John knows so much about the history of this area and especially our village and has a humourous way to tell it all. He could be our own Stephen Leacock who became famous writing a book about the “going-ons” in “Mariposa” which supposedly was actually Orillia, a small town on the shores of Lake Simcoe, Ontario.

Of course, it is not easy to write such a book - the author has to be careful to “write” a fine line between humour and sarcasm, else people can get hurt or harmed.

But back to Harrison Hot Springs! On the first day of the Victoria weekend I was unusually tired and sat on our deck listening to the sounds of “reawakening” all around me.

The whining of the grass mowers, motor boats cruising on the lake, cars and motorcycles coming and going, dogs barking — all welcome sounds after the long winter.

Later in the day I went out for dinner with my daughter, Yvonne, and her husband and we passed the “Harrison Art Show” at the Memo-rial Hall just when they were pack-ing up for the day. I did not make it to the show on Sunday either, but investigating reporter, Carol, told me that the show was as great as be-fore if not better and she knows a lot about art.

I, however, gave in to still be-ing tired, went back to my balcony and celebrated the weekend with a bottle of Imperial Pale Ale named “Total Eclipse of the Hop”, a strong ale from the John Mitchel Series brewed in the Howe Sound Brew-ery. And in my state of daydream-ing I could see the “Hophead Fes-tival” I had read about becoming Harrison Hot Springs’ very own

version of the “October Fest”!

Heck, we could even have our own brewery! Just think of the names we could give our beers such as “Agassiz Hops Pale Ale”, “HHS Dragon Boat Brew” or “Sturgeon Porter”. I am sure we could come up with more!

However, I was glad that I had a good rest, because just a week later I was part of a team representing the

HHS Multicultural Choir at the first “Harrison Hot Springs Health and Wellness Fair”.

I am glad I did because the fair was excellent and hopefully it will become an annual event. Health and wellness is a broad subject, important to all of us whether we would like to achieve a healthier lifestyle or improve on the one we already have.

The day passed very quickly due to the very knowledgeable represen-tatives of different aspects of health and wellness one could talk to, as well as a number of demonstrations they gave, including a yoga exercise at the end of the day by Elizabeth Mueller of the Spirit Yoga Wellness Center and Cheryl Redfern of Crys-tal Spirit.

The event was hosted by the HHS Recreation Committee led by Mayor Leo Facio, with the help of an excel-lent new team of volunteers headed by Elizabeth Mueller.

Another very healthy activity will take place next Saturday, June 2 when teams will take part in the “Relay for Life” to raise money for cancer research.

The activities take place aound the Harrison Lagoon. Come out and join in the fun!

Harrison is also presenting an-other activity in the HHS Memorial Hall which is very healthy for body and soul: it is the HHS Multicultur-al Choir’s Spring Concert and Fund-Raiser which takes place on Sunday, June 3 at 3 p.m.

Admission is $10, children 8 and under are free. The price includes coffee and refreshments after the concert and door prizes. There will also be a raffle to help in our fund-raising efforts.

It will be nice to see you there to “make new friends and keep the old ones” as the song goes.

Tickets will be available through members or at the door from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. prior to the concert.

For more information call me at 604-796-2084.

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HarrisonHappenings Katharina Helfer gives a visitor to the Harrison Health and Wellness Fair a reflexology treatment on

Saturday. Hundreds of people stopped in at the fair, which featured dozens of exhibitors.

JESSICA PETERS PHOTOS / OBSERVER

Norma Smith, owner of Body Balance Therapies, was one of many exhibitors involved in the vil-lage’s first Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday.


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Agassiz Christian Preschool is holding a preschool open house on Tuesday, June 5, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Bring your preschooler and spend time discovering what makes their preschool a special place. All visitors will receive a free gift .

Th e preschool is located at 7571Morrow Road. Th ey are a licensed facility and are currently taking reg-istrations for their fall preschool pro-grams for three and four year olds.

For more information phone 604-796-9310 or go to www.agassizchris-tianschool.com.

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Councillor Lorne Fisher (right) presented a commemora-tive medal from the Rick Hansen 25th AnniversaryRelay to Mayor John Van Laerhoven at a recent District of Kent council meeting. Fisher ran the last bit of the relay as it traveled through Agassiz on May 11. To watch a slide-show of photos from the relay, visit www.ahob-server.com.

Medal in motion

6:00 p.m. Survivor Registration and Reception – Survivor Tent

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7:30 p.m. Ian Schram

Celebrate!7:15 p.m. Survivors and Caregivers Victory Lap

• Support our cancer survivors - our Hero’s of Hope, by lending your applause as they walk the rst lap.

7:45 p.m. Adam Briscoe

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Remember!9:45 p.m. Luminary Ceremony

• The lights go down, and personalized luminaries line the walk and are lit in honour of cancer survivors and in memory of those we’ve lost to this horrible disease. Luminaries can be purchased and decorated in

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Activities and games for participants throughout the night

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EVERY STEP TAKEN DURING RELAY FOR LIFE HELPS THE CCS SAVE LIVES

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Safe driving workshop coming up

A driver’s license is more than a plastic card. Th e excitement of pass-ing that test as a teenager and getting the keys to the car are oft en the fi rst step to independence and freedom.

For seniors, the ability to drive makes it possible for them to carry on normal activities of shopping, at-tending appointments and travelling for recreation. Many capable drivers continue well past the age of 80, but in B.C., medical exams are required at regular intervals aft er that age and seniors may be required to be re-ex-

amined to retain their licenses. At 2 p.m. on Monday, June 18, a

Safe Driving Workshop is planned at Cheam Village Board Room, 1525 MacKay Crescent. John De Martin, driver examiner for ICBC will assist seniors to review their driving hab-its, brush up on their knowledge and make a plan of action to stay on the road.

Plan to attend. Register at Hub International Barton Insurance in Agassiz at 796-2228 or with Senior Peer Support at 796-0409.

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Students at AESSparticipated intheir annual MilkRun on Tuesday,circling the mainpart of Agassiz.Here, some of thefirst runners recordtheir times aftercrossing the finishline. About 185 stu-dents participatedin the 3.6 km run,including 15 fromKent elementary.

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Finalists must be able to attend the Saturday, June 9th Sasquatch Days where a grand prize-winner will be announced.RULES:

Contest runs from May 25th until June 5th at 4 pm. Winners MUST be available to attend Sasquatch Days to claim prize (June 9th - time to be announced), no cash alternative, judges decision is fi nal, no correspondence will be entered into, employees and immediate families of Black Press, Tourism Harrison, sponsors or the Sasquatch Days committee members are exempt. Clues will be found on public land only, no digging or damage to property is necessary. This contest is for entertainment purposes only.

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HOW TO START YOUR QUEST: Today, we are launching our second and fi nal game for The Quest for Sasquatch. You’ll need to sharpen your sleuthing skills and start exploring our great outdoors. That is, after all, how you track a Sasquatch!

Over the next week, readers will be asked to fi nd cards strategically hidden around Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.

But we wouldn’t send you out without a few clues. The easiest way to begin your quest is by studying the photographs on this page. Each photo depicts a landmark close to that week’s card.

If that’s not enough, visit us online at (www.ahobserver.com or on our Facebook page) to watch a video of the location. Watch closely, because you may even see the Sasquatch in our footage.

For the tech savvy sleuths, we’ve even included GPS coordinates on this page, to land you within 3 km of this week’s card location.

Finally, make sure to visit our sponsor listed on this page and The Agassiz Harrison Hope Observer offi ce for more clues.

Be sure to keep a close eye on our Facebook page, as we may release a few clues. But be careful, one of the photos released each week will be a ‘red herring.’ It’s going to be up to you to sort through what is real, and what is not.

If you do fi nd a card, bring it directly to The Observer offi ce in Agassiz to claim your instant prize. You will also be entered to win a grand prize at the end of the contest. The four semi-fi nalists must be able to attend a ceremony on June 9th in Harrison Hot Springs to be eligible to win the grand prize.

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School year wrapping upCommencement cer-

emonies are being held tonight at Agassiz elemen-tary secondary school, starting at 5 p.m. In addi-tion to the many awards and scholarships the graduates will receive to-night, there are successes throughout the school year to be celebrated.

Congratulations to all our local students.

Honour Roll Grade 7Jordan BakerTanner DouglasHannah ExleyTrevan KozelBradee LoweLauren LoweSerena MadsenJessica ReadKendra RussellCoby SayoCody SayoJenna SmithEmily WhiteGrade 8

Inaki AguirreLindsey DebruinLeif ForgeTaylor LeesJacob LuckiJanelle RyanEuan SayoSydney Vander WykAutum WhiteIan WilsonGrade 9Zach CallanderAndrew CercelMegan DebruinCarl GrahamElisha Johnson-JensenVanessa KohuchEric PetersonMichelle PollockHunter RameyGrade 10Moise CercelKaelin DuncanDesireah EustacheMaggie EustacheAdrienne FergusonKim GarciaEsa James-PointNicole Johnson-Jensen

Ross McInroyEmma SchramJessica SouliereEric Th eedeGrade 11Leanne BodnarAmanda BoormanJesse BrewerJon CerelAngela CharlieKim de JongShelby DoddBrooke DuncanSimon FastKieran ForgeJae Min HwangEric KlodyEJ LinkGrant MorleyHillary VanderEijkGrade 12Taishyo HamptonGage McLarenHailee MooreGalen SchramSam ShahCourtney StrikerTrevor Van LaerhovenKarsen Yolland

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B Honour RollGrade 7Chelsey BarnettNicole CallanderRiley FinlayKristen FlemingCharlie FredericksonCassandra GarandAlexandria HoweBen InkmanMatthew IrwinKalem IsbisterTyler KrossengerazAlyssa LawleyBen MacPhersonJacob MacPhersonOwen McNeil-JosephSebastian MolinaMakenna NickelMatthew PelletierHaley ReidAlex SchwichtenbergMartin SkodaGarrett TalibyGrade 8Tamara AndrewChase BestwickZane EilliottMillar FredericksonShareena MalhiKayla MylesBraydon Peters

Lauren ReynenHayden SimonKatelynn VanderEijkGrade 9Nick AllenRachel BrownReese JacobiRobert McNeil-BobbMakayla PollockAlex RobertsonAmber RuddellJade SolomonEsme Van ParidonMelissa VermetteGrade 10Devon ArmstrongLogan BaxterHee Jin ChoDennis de JongMegan HarderTyler Kafi Sabrina KhanColby La FondJessica LeinsBailie LoweSiequa McNeil-BobbLyndon StrikerTianna StuytAaron SzostakGrade 11Robbie AllenJon Cercel

Lisa DemersRachael DePatieTommy HrynkiwSpencer McCollZackery McNeil-BobbEsther NamEric PatersonAshton PennerKim PetersonJason StaigerHeidi SanchezVenina SennKat von AlbdeyhllCasey WoronuikGrade 12Ayla BakerJolene BakerBrooke Bobb-ReidAdam BriscoeHaliey BrownTroy CharlieAlicia EllsworthCheyenne EvansEmma McNeilBrian MegerKassandra MorinLarissa MydonickWarren PointLaura ReyerseSummer SmithDevan Vander Wyk

Eff ort Roll Grade 7Jordan BakerTanner DouglasHannah ExleyTrevan KozelAlyssa LawleyBradee LoweBen McPhersonSerena MadsenSebstian MolinaJessica ReadKendra RussellCoby SayoMartin SkodaEmily WhiteGrade 8Inaki AguirreTamara AndrewLindsey DebruinLeif ForgeKeith MachelleTaylor LeesJacob LuckiJanelle RyanEuan SayoSarah SissonSydney Vander WykKaren WaltonAutum WhiteIan WilsonGrade 9Zach CallanderAndrew CercelMegan DebruinCarl Graham

Vanessa KohuchEric PattersonMakayla PollockGrade 9 con’tMichelle PollockHunter RameyAlex RobertsonAmber RuddellEsme Van ParidonGrade 10Devon ArmstrongLogan BaxterMoise CercelHee Jin ChoKaelin DuncanDesireah EustacheMaggie EustacheAdrienne FergusonKim GarciaMegan HarderEsa James-PointNicole Johnson-JensenTyler Kafi Sabrina KhanColby LaFondBaillie LoweRoss McInroySiequa McNeil-BobbJosh RegehrEmma SchramJessica SouliereAaron SzostakEric Th eedeGrade 11Robbie AllenMikah Bresland

Jon CercelAngela CharlieKim de JongLisa DemersShelby DoddGrade 11 con’tBrooke DuncanSimon FastKieran ForgeTommy HrynkiwJae Min HwangEric KlodyEJ LinkZack McNeil-BobbGrant MorleyEsther NamKim PetersonHeidi SanchezHilary VanderEijkKaterina von AlbedyhllGrade 12Troy CharlieAlicia EllsworthCheyenne EvansTaishyo HamptonShayla HarryAmber LouisGage McLarenNicole NuttallBrett PointLaura ReyerseGalen SchramSam ShahSummer SmithCourtney StrikerTrevor Van Laerhoven

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HEDRICK,Henry Jacob

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Henry Jacob Hedrick on May 17, 2012. Born in Loos, BC, Henry is survived by his wife Edna Louise, of 70 years, his children; Ron Sadea of Agassiz, Ted of Maple Ridge, Daryl (Gay) of Agassiz, and Robin (Dale) of Port Williams, Nova Scotia. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; Jim (Leah), Mike, Brock ( Alisha), Chad (Lisa), Kari, Morgan and Blake, and fi ve great-grandchildren; Jacob, Nathan, Hannah, Grace and Cole. Henry proudly severed in the Second World War, enlisting in the army in July 1940, in Prince George, BC. He served as a Rocky Mountain Ranger in the UK and Mediterranean. After being discharged from the army Henry was self employed in the cedar shake industry. He lived to fi sh, hunt and spend time with his children and grandchildren and could alway be found in his workshop. A private family service will be held in Agassiz, BC. Burial to be held in Prince George, BC.

Arthur Sicard of Agassiz, BC, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2012 at Chilliwack General Hospital in his 71st year.Arthur is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Anne, son Ross, daughters Martha (Gary) and Vanessa; his beloved grandchildren Michael, Megan, Kristy, Marissa and Joelle; sisters Irene (Ron) and Louise and brother Roger. He was predeceased by his father Louis in 1989, mother Isabelle in 2005, his sister Anita (1948) and brothers Raymond (1958), George (1995) and Marcel (2009.)Arthur was born in Manitoba on February 3, 1941. In 1944 his family moved to Agassiz, where Arthur stayed and worked in the logging industry at Watkins Sawmills, H&F Logging and Lineham Logging for over 40 years. He loved to hunt, go fi shing at the river and to visit his good friend Gordon and his two dogs, whom he looked after when the family was away. Cremation and no service at the request of deceased. Donations in Arthur's memory may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation.

SICARDArthur MarcelFebruary 3, 1941 - May 9, 2012

A huge thank you to all who assisted on May 17, 2012 at the accident

which took our father and grandfather Henry Hedrick. We are very thankful

that grandson Blake is back home in Nova Scotia recovering.

Th anks to all who sent cards, baking, fl owers and phone calls.

Th ey were very much appreciated.

Th e Hedrick Family

Technical and Compliance ManagerMainland Sand & Gravel Ltd. (www.mainlandsg.com) is recruiting

for the permanent full time and immediately available position of Technical and Compliance Manager.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Mine Manager at the Cox Quarry site in Abbotsford. Primary responsibilities include technical support to all staff regarding the mining plan, capital works projects and maintenance upgrades. In addition, you will be responsible for managing permitting and compliance issues as well as co-ordinating the work of consultants, surveyors and others engaged to assist with the administration of a large hard rock quarry.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated an ability to work sell with others and have shown a practical approach to problem solving in the mining, construction aggregates or a related fi eld for a minimum of ten years. Although not essential, a Professional Engineering or AScT designation is preferred but good interpersonal and presentation skills and profi ciency in both written and verbal communication are essential.

Mainland Sand & Gravel offers a salary commensurate with experience, a company vehicle or vehicle allowance and a full benefi ts package including medical, dental and pension.

Interested applicants should forward a resume to [email protected]. While we thank all applicants for their interest, Mainland will respond directly only to those selected for interviews.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 OBITUARIES

HOLLAND, Leona Margaret

It is with great sorrow and sadness we announce the sudden passing of Leona Margaret Carrie Holland. Leona passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Harrison Mills BC at age 54 years. She was born May 15th 1958 in Maple Ridge, BC Leona is survived by her husband, Chris Lepine, son Wyatt; her parents, Len and Ruth Holland, her brother, Philip and many other loving family members and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at Rowena’s Inn on the River, on Sunday, June 3, at 1:00 pm. If friends so desire, memorial donations in lieu of fl owers may be directed to a charity of your choice. During her shortened life, she touched the hearts of many.

Please visit: www.hendersonsfunerals.com to leave a message of con-

dolence for the family.

Henderson’s Funeral Homes& Crematorium Ltd45901 Victoria Ave,

Chilliwack. 604-792-1344

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

33 INFORMATION

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, educa-tion, professional, certifi cation, adoption property rental opportu-nities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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42 LOST AND FOUNDFOUND- a set of keys on Golf Road. Call to identify 604-796-2030

LOST - RINGS, Tuesday May 15 in Greenpoint Day Area, Harrison Lake, 2 rings: - one is a 40 yr old wedding ring with small diamonds, one is a silver ring with native de-sign. Owner very upset. Please call 1-604-465-3445, 1-727-3445 or email [email protected]. reward.

LOST- SET OF KEYS with round black harley starter. Possibly near skate park or general Agassiz area. If found please call 604-996-9352

TRAVEL

66 GETAWAYS

STAYCATION at Sun Peaks Resort! Spring Special: Stay 6

nights, pay for 4, Vacation rentals Condos/Chalets,1-4 bdrm. Full kitch. F/P, hot tubs.

1-800-811-4588 www.BearCountry.ca

74 TIMESHARE

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

102 ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTSPAYABLE CLERK

Fraser Valley Forestry company located in Harrison Mills currently seeks an exp. Accounts Payable Clerk. Must be profi cient with simply accounting and excel. Reconcile vendor accounts and other accounts as required.

Wage commensurate with experience.

Please e-mail resume with cover letter to

[email protected]

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Be your own boss publishing your own local entertainment / humour magazine. Javajokepublications is offering an exclusive protected license in your area. We will teach you our lucrative proven system, step by step by step to create the wealth that you want. Perfect for anyone FT / PT, from semi-retired to large scale enterprise. Call today to get your no obligation info packet.

Toll FREE 1-855-406-1253

Help Wanted!!! Make up to $1000 a week Mailing brochures from home! FREE Supplies! Genuine Opportu-nity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.theworkin-ghub.com

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

CLASS 1 DRIVERS WANTED! Sign bonus $2000 for Owner/op ph: 604-598-3498/fax: 604-598-3497

DRIVER. Class 1 Drivers wanted. Offering top pay. Close to home. Home most weekends. Family comes fi rst! 1 year fl at deck exp. & border crossing a must. Fax resume& driver abstract to 604-853-4179.

EXPERIENCED full time Class (1) driver required for early mornings at Fort Langley location. Must have clean abstract, submit to drug test-ing, criminal record check, and pos-sess a valid passport. Job includes delivering to local Nurseries and Greenhouses in Lower Mainland as well as short trips across the border into Washington State. Should be familiar with walking fl oor & pushout trucks. $19.00 to start + OT. Excel-lent benefi ts pkg & pay increase af-ter 3 months. Please fax resume & abstract to (604) 888-4664 or email [email protected]

115 EDUCATION

AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Fi-nancial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholar-ship For Women to attend Journal-ism certifi cate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training. NO Simulators. Start any Monday. Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com1-866-399-3853

130 HELP WANTED

$100-$400 CASH DAILYfor Landscaping Work!Competitive, Energetic,

Honesty a MUST!PropertyStarsJobs.Com

F/T caretaker wanted for apartment building in Agassiz. Duties include janitorial, maintenance, providing access to contractors, any after-hours emergencies. Agassiz resi-dent preferred. Resume to [email protected]

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


130 HELP WANTED

An Alberta Construction Companyis hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will begiven to operators that are experi-enced in oilfi eld road and leaseconstruction. Lodging and mealsprovided. The work is in the vicinityof Edson, Alberta. Call ContourConstruction at 780-723-5051.

An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year orJourneyman Heavy Duty Mechanic.You will be part of a team maintain-ing and servicing our fl eet of Catdozers, graders and rock trucksplus Deere/Hitachi excavators. Youwill work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associat-ed fi eld work. Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051

EXPERIENCED GOLF COURSE MANAGER required for full length 9-hole

course with Pro Shop. More information at:

www.harrisonresort.comemail:

[email protected] Fax:

604-796-4712

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57

TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76

CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98

EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198

BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387

PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587

REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696

RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757

AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862

MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920

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PressmanThe Abbotsford Press Centre has an opening for a Pressman on our spare board. Web Offset experience a must. Must be available for shift work. References required.

Interested applicants should direct their resume to:

Press Manager, Abbotsford Press Centre34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5Fax: 604-853-2195. No phone calls please

e-mail: [email protected] thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

www.blackpress.ca > www.bclocalnews.com


130 HELP WANTED

MATURE COUPLE/single person to be caretaker & p/t laborer. Accom-modations prov’d, small equipment exp. req’d. Salary to be negotiated. Reply to Box #235 c/o 34375 Gla-dys Ave., Abbotsford BC V2S 2H5.

NOW HIRING!Up to $20/hrJoin our Marketing/

Advertising team nowBusiest time of the year!

Hiring 12 f/t CSR repsMust be outgoing and motivated!Call Rochelle 604.777.2195

STRUCTURLAM PRODUCTSLtd., located in beautiful Pen-ticton, B.C. is seeking experi-enced Timber Framers. For more information and to apply, please visit our website @ [email protected]

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Me-chanic. Position comes with a competitive benefi t package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502. Email:[email protected]

WANT TO SEE Scenic BC! Need-ed Immediately . Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + Benefi ts. For more info. e-mail: [email protected]. Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vande-rhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or Fax: (250) 567-2550

WAREHOUSEMANwanted by Fuchs Lubricants Co. in Langley to do shipping / receiving, packaging and yard maintenance. Must be physically fi t and capable of some heavy lifting and forklift work.

$17/hr. to start immediately+ Benefi ts & Profi t Bonus.

Email resume tocustservpacifi [email protected]

or fax to 604-888-1145

130 HELP WANTED


134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

Black Forest Restaurant in Harrison Hot Springs requires a

full time Sous Chef and line cook. Wage negotiable.

Please call 604-880-7452 to make appointment. Bring

resume, in person, to 180 Esplanade Ave, or email

[email protected]

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKSJOHNSTON Meier Insurance (Ved-der) is currently seeking an experi-enced Autoplan/PL CSR, Level 1 with 2 years experience, email re-sume: [email protected] 604-824-4849 - Rob Vissers

151 PROFESSIONALS/MANAGEMENT

DL Baker Construction Cana-da is looking for Project Engi-neer in Kitimat, BC, Canada. The Project Engineer will pos-sess competency in the follow-ign areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, produc-tive, and effective manner -Oversees the Administration of Contract (Accepted Bid Pack-age) and Information Manage-ment - Assists with Project Ad-ministration and Cash Flow -Ensures a safe work environe-ment - Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or 2 to 4 years related experi-ence and/or training; or equiva-lent combination of education and experience - Ability to work in a team environment -Ability to defi ne problems, gather da-ta, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Send Resume to: [email protected]

DL Baker Construction Cana-da is looking for QAQC Man-ager in Kitimat, BC, Canada. The QA QC Manager will have knowledge in the following: -Responsible for all inspection activities - Assign qualifi ed in-spection and test personnel to perform their applicable quality - related activities - Responsible for review and approval of test controls and test results, in-spection records and welding inspections. - Document non-conformances - Bachelor’s de-gree in an engineering, scien-tifi c, or construction-related discipline from four-year col-lege or university; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/ or training; or equivalent com-bination of education and ex-perience in the civil discipline -Knowledge of construction prac-tices (i.e., formwork, rebar, con-crete placing, etc) is preferred -Demonstrated skill and knowl-edge with applicable Quality codes. - Must have knowledge of the general structure of quality assurance programs, especially of inspection and testing procedures under those programs. Please send resume to [email protected]

156 SALES

SKYNET Computers Ltd DBA Fido in Surrey hiring F/T pmt Retail StoreSupervisor ($16/hr, 40hr/week) + Medical Benefi ts. Min high school educ & 1 yr exp required. Apply at:[email protected]

130 HELP WANTED


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

INSTALLERS & HELPERSfor SHOWER DOOR &CLOSET ORGANIZER

INSTALLATIONSurrey’s Leading Glass & Show-er Door Company Rahul Glass Ltd. is looking for experienced Full-Time Installers & Helpers. Exciting packages will be offered to those with previous exp. WILLING TO TRAIN. Punjabi speaking is an asset.

Contact Raj 604-710-1581or fax resume: 604-592-2690

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc is seeking skilled Tower Crane RIGGERS for projects in the GVRD. Rigging ticket, experi-ence on a commercial construc-tion site working under a crane is required. Send resume via fax:

604-241-5301 or [email protected]

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc is seeking skilled Formwork Carpenters and apprentices for projects in the GVRD. Good knowledge of commercial con-struction forming systems/ processes and training in Fall Pro, Scissor Lift an asset. Send resume via fax:

604-241-5301 or [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

173E HEALTH PRODUCTS

WAIST AWAY the summer days in a new bathing suit. Get your 1st 9 weeks for $99 - Proven Results! Call Herbal Magic right NOW 1-800-854-5176.

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM

Helping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate

interest regardless of your credit! Qualify Now To Be Debt

Free 1-877-220-3328Licensed,

Government Approved,BBB Accredited.

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower pay-ments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANK-RUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad cred-it? Bills? Unemployed? Need Mon-ey? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Accep-tance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.

www.pioneerwest.com

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Cred-it / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

239 COMPUTER SERVICES

Rick’s Computer ServicesGeneral Repairs & Data Recovery, Trojan’s & Viruses removed. Same

day service on all drop offs. Drop by 6438 Lougheed Hwy.

(Corner of 7 & 9) 604-796-0538

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


281 GARDENING

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rub-bish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / RepairsKitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604-799-3743. [email protected]

MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects OF Home Improvements, Landscaping & Garden Solutions (604)501-9290

300 LANDSCAPING

knoke trucking

320 MOVING & STORAGE

#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting, $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATINGAAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.


329 PAINTING & DECORATING

“ ABOVE THE REST “Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est.

Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB.

Call (778)997-9582

A-TECH Services 604-996-8128Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 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 ourLaminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service!

www.paintspecial.comNorthstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reli- able, Effi cient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, As-phalt shingles, fl at rfs. Cln Gutters $80. Liability Insur. 1-855-240-5362

Mainland Roofi ng Ltd.25 yrs in roofi ng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully insured. We do

Cedar Shakes, conversions,concrete tiles, torchon, fi bre-glass shingles, restoration

& repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626

mainlandroofi [email protected]

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!JUNK REMOVAL

Recycled Earth Friendly• Estate Services • Electronics

• Appliances • Old Furniture• Construction • Yard Waste• Concrete • Drywall • Junk

• Rubbish • Mattresses & More!On Time, As Promised,Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

374 TREE SERVICES

Tree removal done RIGHT!• Tree & Stump Removal

• Certifi ed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck

• Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging

~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca

[email protected]% OFF with this AD

PETS

477 PETS

Australian Shepherds, P/B, 7 wks, shots, worming, reg parents, $500. Call (604)791-1215

BLUE PITBULL Pups genetics/ razoredge UKC reg, 9/weeks. $500-$1000. 778-237-2824

BORDER COLLIE PUP, male, 13 wks. Registered. Strong trialing & working pedigree. Vet checked. 1st shots. $500. 604-854-6637 Abbts

CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. $650: 604-807-5204.

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

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are

Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at

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

COCKER SPANIEL Puppies Family raised – pure bred, no pa-pers, $500. (604) 888-0832

English bulldogs: 1 rare black tri, $3500, ckc reg.; 1 rare blck/whte tri, $2500, females. (604)791-1215shamrocksuniquebulldogs.com

FILA GUARD DOGS.Excellent Loyal Family Pet, all shotsGreat Protectors! Ph 604-817-5957.

FREE KITTENS - To good home. Born April 1st.

Please call 604-796-9935

Golden Retriever, 1 male/1 female, 2 & 3 yrs old, good temperament. $150. (604)795-0118 No Sun calls

PETS

477 PETS

LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, de-wormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

PITTBULL PUPPIES. 8 weeks old. 4M & 2 F. Bluenose. Vet checked. $350. each. 604-825-6793

SHIH TZU Bichon puppies, born April 12. Vet ✓ fi rst shots. $500 ea. 604-625-6227 or 604-363-7060.

TOY POODLE puppies. 1 apricot, 1 white, both male. Adorable. $700. 778-240-2400 (Cloverdale)

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

509 AUCTIONS

Auction Estate Antique Collectable . June 3 @ 1pm at Dodd’s Auction 3311-28 Ave, Vernon. 1-866-545-3259. View photos at doddsauction.com

523 UNDER $100

DOLLAR DEALS!

Advertise your $100 or less item

$2 per week in $100 & Under $4 per week in $200 & Under$6 per week in $300 & Under(Must advertise for 2 consecutive weeks.)

Kerry 604-796-4300kerry@bcclassifi ed.com

533 FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

548 FURNITURE

MATTRESSES starting at $99• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings

100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

560 MISC. FOR SALE

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

REAL ESTATE

625 FOR SALE BY OWNER

ALDERGROVE 7 bdrm, 4 bath, 9 yrs old, 2 a/g stes on 1st fl oor, 4 bdrms up, open concept kitchen with island, crown moldings, south backyrd. RV access. $579,900. Of-fers. (604)856-4721

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES!Older House • Damaged House

Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments

Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYSwww.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

696 OTHER AREAS

1 Plot @ Valley View; Surrey; $5000; beautiful area; very scenic; Maggie 250-768-9790

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

2 bd, 1bth Chlwk suite for rent. Nosmk. no pets. $725/mnth. Call Ger-ry 604-861-7560

Agassiz, Woodside Terrace, 1bdrmapt, clean, well maintained, patio,off street pking, close to ammen.pet negot. $575/m, avail June 1, Ross Fullbrook, PREC Royal Lep-age 604-792-0077

HHS-1 BD furnished apt. in lake-front building. Quiet & bright, newlighting, new fl ooring. Cable includ-ed. NS/NP, $675/m 604-853-4273

736 HOMES FOR RENT

FOR RENTHarrison Hot Springs

3 bedroom main fl oor of home.-2 full bathrooms with rain shower and steam room-2 fi replaces-formal dining & living rooms-huge eat in kitchen-b/i vac, central air,-double garage with RV parking. -hardwood fl oors & carpeting.

Available August 1. $1500/m + damage deposit and

references. Please call 604-491-3600

746 ROOMS FOR RENT

ROOM FOR RENT- In newer Harrison Hot Springs home, suitsstudent, furnished. N/S, ref req’d. $400/m. Call (604)796-3325

750 SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD 36388 WestminsterDrive, 2 Bdrm bsmt suite, laundry, rent $900/mo, no pets, near golf course. Call 778-344-4815

TRANSPORTATION

806 ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1976 CADILLAC Eldorado conv.40,000 org. miles, must see, likenew $22,000 obo. 604-576-4385.

809 AUTO ACCESSORIES/PARTS

CAR DOLLY, new tires, new spare,tie downs, Excellent condition.$1000 obo. 604-869-0006 Hope

810 AUTO FINANCING

551 GARAGE SALES

ADVERTISE YOUR GARAGE SALE

1 x 1 ad, Garage Sale signs

& a list of helpful hints.

$15

Call Kerry 604-796-4300kerry@bcclassifi ed.com

Make sure you have a great turn out!Deadline for publication is Tuesday, 4pm

551 GARAGE SALES

Agassiz GARAGE SALE

Saturday, June 29 am - 2 pm

7360 Elm Road. LOTS OF CHILDREN’S ITEMS!


COMMUNITY CORNER JUNE 2012*(Due to space limitations, each week we will publish a different set of groups & activities from the community)

Kent-Harrison Arts Council The KHAC meets the third Sunday of each month. Please call (604) 796-8604 or email us at [email protected] for more information.

MS Support Group 3rd Thursday of every month. 11:30-1 p.m. in Chwk. Call Carmen at 604-796-2270. All Upper Fraser Valley folks welcome.

Olive Branch Dinners. Come join us for a free home cooked meal. Tuesdays 5-6pm. 7571 Morrow Rd, ACS gym. No expectations, enjoy community companionship. Families & all ages welcome.

Royal Canadian Legion hosts drop-in “Fun Darts” every Mon at 4pm & Fri at 8pm, Players needed, arrive early to register. Cribbage daily. Non-members welcome. Call 604-796-2332

Royal Westminster Canadian Army Cadet Corps meet every Tues from 6:30 - 9:15 pm at the Seabird Island Youth Centre Ages 12 to 19 years. No charge for uniforms. FMI email Captain Cameron Hull at [email protected]

Seniors Friendship House Drop-In: Mondays: Srs Walking to Music at 10am, Sit & Fit at 10:30am, Bingo at 1pm, Srs. Learn to Line Dance at 4:30pm; Tues Bridge at 12:45pm.; Cribbage at 1:00pm.; Wed Floor Curling at 1pm.; Fri Floor Curling at 1pm. Info: 604-796-3422

Singing - from 7:30 to 9pm at HHS Memorial Hall. FMI call Ruth at 604-796-2084

Stitch “n” Rip every Tues. 9 am - 1 pm. Come to the Harrison Mills Hall with any unfi nished sewing, stitching, knitting projects, etc. FMI call Kim 604-796-2336.

Strong Start - Mon-Fri 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Kent Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids 0-5. FMI call Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161.

T.O.P.S. Meets Thurs at 9:30am, or 5:45pm., at the Agassiz Christian Church

Walk & Talk Group meets at 9:15am Tues & Fri mornings at the Hardy Bridge, Harrison. FMI call Jacquie 604-796-3105

GROUP 3 OF 4

Play Lions TV Bingo! every Thursday 6-7 pm on Shaw Cable Channel 4. Tickets may be purchased at “Ledoux Hardware” or “Chehalis General Store”. Hooked on Books: Agassiz – Harrison Library Book Club. Prepare for a great discussion on “The Forgotten Garden” by Kate Morton for the meeting on Wednesday, June 20th at 6:30 pm. It’s our last meeting of the season & we’re squeezing in one last chat before Summer hits! It’s not too late to be part of the club, just pick up your book & enjoy! The talk is lively, the people friendly & the refreshments – free! Come on by, pick up your copy & be part of this drop-in, no-membership required club.

Annual Rosedale Community Picnic - Saturday, June 23rd 11 am - 3 pm at Rosedale Ball Park. Bring lunch, a mug & a lawn chair as beverages & ice cream are provided. There’ll be music! Call 604-794-3850 for more info

LOCAL EVENTS

BEST RATES!

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Weekly:11:30 am - 3:00 pm & 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Weekends: 8:30 am - 8:30 pmCLOSED TUESDAYS

Green Eggs & Ham!Scrambled Eggs with Pesto...delicious!

604.796.9339 270 Esplanade, Harrison Hot Springs

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

DreamCatcher Auto Loans“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

GUARANTEEDAuto Loans orWe Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models.New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

Need A Ride, Drive Today. Take $500 to $5000 Cash Home. Carter Credit 1.888.688.1837

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CRED-IT? Christmas in June, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

812 AUTO SERVICES

KEVCO AIRMaintaining your ride to be

COOL! Serving Harrison Hot Spring & Area

Automotive Air Conditioning Service & Repair

Kevin 604-796-3848 or 604-819-2169

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

1981 CHRYSLER CORDOBA, original 88,600 kms. Carriage top, needs tuneup $1500. 604-852-9342

1991 BUICK PARK AVENUE. New brakes & tires, 165,000 kms. Easy on gas. $1500. obo. 604-852-9342

1992 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD, Immaculate condition. Loaded, sun-roof. Bose gold stereo. 58,000 org. mls. $4000. 604-532-8040.

1998 CADILLAC D Ellegance, 107 km, 4 dr sedan, fully loaded, Aircrd to 2013. Very clean. Exc. runner. $3700 fi rm. Call 604-534-0923

1998 Pontiac Grand Am, 4dr, auto, Aircared. $950. obo. 604-832-8944.

2001 Volvo S-80, 2.9 Litre, 147M Km. Full Load, sun roof. Good Mi-chilen tires, very clean. $8,750. obo. 604-328-1294.

2003 CHEV CAVALIER 2dr, 5 spd 4 cyl, Aircared 140Kms, $1700. Call 778-997-4519 Abbotsford.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5300 obo 604-780-8404

2006 JAGUAR X-Type, 3.0, V6, 114K, silver, black lthr, lady driven, exc cond!! $19,800. 604-542-5833.

2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 speed standard, 2 dr., grey, 135K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $10,000 604-793-3819 6-9pm

827 VEHICLES WANTED

WANTED: 1980-1981 Celica GT liftback, 5-spd; or a 1979-1981 Su-pra 5-spd. Cell 250-307-1215.

828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

1990 Dodge Diesel Tow Truck. 5spd, new tires, wheel lift, low km’s, does need fi nishing work. Pic-tures available. $3500. 604-996-8734.

TRANSPORTATION

830 MOTORCYCLES

1991 HARLEY DAVIDSON Tour-glide. Rebuilt transmission. $7,000. Call 604-217-3479; 778-880-0233.

2001 VICTORY CRUISER deluxe 46,000 kms. 1500 cc, 80 H/P $6,500. Call 604-534-2503.

2002 TRIUMPH TROPHY. Low k’s, new battery, runs good. $4,700. Call 604-217-3479; 778-880-0233.

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

1981- 8’10” Vanguard Camper. Fully loaded and exceptionally clean, well maintained. Call for details. $2300 obo. (604)796-9612

1997 Fleetwood 27’ Class A, self-cont’d, TV, b.i.generator, storage ++ Mint Cond! $12,999. 604-853-5528

2000 Dodge Grand Caravan GTRV conversion, 1st class cond, sleeps 4, det gas stove, ac/dc elec fridge, sink, water sys-tem, storage, 1 owner, all re-pair/maint records, RV class for insurance purposes, camping gear avail. $7000. (604)858-0622

2006 30’ NORTHSHORE trailet, dbl 36” slide bunk unit, loaded, exc cond. $17,900. call (604)824-8970

2008 FREEDOM SPIRIT 20’ travel trailer, like new, hardly used, a/c, f/s, dble bed, dble sink, nook, couch 2 prop tanks/2 batteries, $10,500 obo. Must sell. (604)581-5117

8’ ADVENTURER CAMPER with bathroom. Very clean. $4,000. obo. Call 604-854-0781

840 RECREATIONAL/RENT

1991 SUNCREST, 34’ Sunliner M/H, basement mod, just like an apt. $9000obo. Call (604)869-3355

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALTOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

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

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.We pay Up To $500 CA$H

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022The Scrapper

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1997 Toyota 4Runner Ltd. loaded, 350,000k, easy hwy kms, 1 owner $6,400. Dale, 604-220-5005

851 TRUCKS & VANS

1988 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500, 3/4 ton, loaded, a/c, Air Cared, pre-mium cond. 178K. $3500 obo (778)565-4334

1997 AEROSTAR, XLT sport, 3L auto, 147,000 kms. A/C, RWD. air-cared $3000 obo. 604-820-8218.

1997 VENTURA Mini Van, like new cond in/out, loaded, tinted windows, 4 16” extra new high performance tires on allied wheel avail. $350. AirCared. Picture avail. $1200. 604-996-8734.2000 DURANGO 4X4, loaded, seats 7, AirCrd, exc. cond. $4100 obo. Call 604-780-8404

2001 GRAND CARAVAN SPORT - 3.3L, V-6, Air, loaded, new air care, runs grt. only $2950 / 604-556-4242

2002 Honda Odyssey EXL, leather int., new tires, new timing belt, 161,000k. $6700. 604-309-4001.

2003 CHEVY VENTURE LS, 7 pas-senger, auto, 5 door, 189K, $3500 obo (604)298-2659

TRANSPORTATION

851 TRUCKS & VANS

2004 FORD PREVIA, 4 dr, fully loaded, air cared, LIKE EW. $2600 obo. Phone 604-504-0932

2005 FORD F150, 4X4, crew cab , green, auto, 160 kms, options, $12,000 fi rm. Call 604-538-9257.

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

CARS & VANS:1996 DODGE CARAVAN - auto ST#230 $12952002 KIA RIO RX-V 4dr au-to, hatch back st#245 $24002001 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr sdn auto ST#242 $25001998 HONDA ACCORD 4dr auto leather sdn ST#215 $29002000 DODGE NEON 4DR auto sunroof, runs good ST#147 $29952002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto st#195 $29952002 FORD WINDSTAR sport 7 pass auto Aircare ST#108 $34952002 CHEV CAVALIER 4dr auto sdn st#208 $3995 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4dr auto 7 pass leather black ST# 213 $49001997 NISSAN PATHFIND-ER 4dr auto 4X4 runs good ST#221 $49002003 CADILLAC CTS 4dr sdn auto fully loaded ST#237 $49002002 BUICK GRANDVIEW 7 pass auto ST#214 $59002006 DODGE MAGNUM 4dr wagon auto fully loaded ST#106 $6900

TRUCKS THIS WEEK:

1997 CHEV PU EXT CAB 5 spd short box ST#229 $39952002 GMC SONOMA EXT cab auto st#166 $49952001 FORD F250 XLT quad cab shrt box, fully loaded ST#228 $59952004 GMC 2500HD 4x4 auto quad cab long box st#204 $7,9002005 FORD F250 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#125 $8,9002006 GMC CREW CAB 4X4 auto long box full loaded ST#198 $99002007 FORD F150 reg cab V6 auto long box ST#205 $10,9002005 GMC SLE CREW cab 4X4 auto diesel long box, loaded ST#218 $11,9002006 CHEV LT CREW CAB auto Duramax diesel leather, loaded ST#217 $12,9002001 FORD F350 Dually 4X4 crew cab XLT 7.3L pwrstrk diesel ST#130 $11,9002008 FORD F150 REG CAB 4x4 auto long box ST#207 $11,9002007 FORD RANGER 4X4 auto super cab st#193 $12,9002005 CHEV 2500 HD LS crew cab Duramax diesel leather 4X4 auto ST#190 $16,9002006 FORD F350 CREW CAB Lariat leather 4X$ auto diesel ST#164 $17,995

33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038

604-855-0666www.keytrackautosales.com

MARINE

912 BOATS

14 1/2 FT fi breglass boat with 50 HP Mercury O/B, & trailer. Needs TLC. $750 obo. 604-820-8218.

15’ ALUMINUM DEEP WATER. All accessories. 50hp 4 stroke engine. Very little use. $9500 604-852-9299

MERCURY D300 infl atable boat with trailer, Mercury 9.8 motor, and lots of extras. $2200 obo. Call 604-853-2291 Abbotsford.


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Agassiz Multi-grain Hazelnut Bread (1 pound)• 3/4 cup of milk• 1 egg• 1 tbsp butter or margarine• 1 cup bread fl our• 3/4 cup whole wheat fl our• 1/3 cup multi grain cereal with rolled rye,

oats, barley and wheat• 1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts• 1 Tbsp fl ax seeds• 1 Tbsp honey• 1/2 teaspoon salt• 1 tsp active dry yeast or bread machine yeast Add ingredients to bread machine according to manufacturer's directions.

Just when you thought we may never see Spring... it sneaks in quite quietly and with it brings the Agassiz Farm Fresh Market. This year there are some new faces, some returning merchants and more new products to enjoy than ever. This year's merchants so far are:

• Jim & Heather Black "Country Couple" - Soups & Cereal Mixes• Jessica Kampen "Loganberry Baby" - Children’s Items• Suzannah Meir "Evening Song" - Aromatherapy Sprays,

Crafts & soaps• Verna Hoogeveen "Verard Farms" - Pork Products• Nick Quintana & Astri McCurdy "Magpie's" - Gourmet

Marshmallows, Breads & Baked Goods• Kate Onos Gilbert "Onos Flowers/Plants & Garlic"• Leona Bencze "Crafts by Leona" - Hats, Dishcloths, Scrubbies etc.• "Judy's Country Kitchen & Fresh Foods" - Canned Goods,

Baked Goods & BC Produce• Lonnie Jackson "Dingolay Fused Glass Creations" • Jennifer Cope - Insect Repellent, Body Wash, Essential Oils• A Mixed Farm Stand with "Tasty Chicken - Whole Frozen Chickens,

Honeyview Farms, Farm House Natural Cheeses & more"

Over the next few weeks we'll meet the merchants and learn more about each one and their wares. Plus we'll have a new recipe each week for you to enjoy. Enjoy the Agassiz Farm Fresh Market every Thursday starting at 3 pm in the parking lot next to the Observer in Pioneer Park. The market will also be open on Saturdays in July.

To advertise on this cost effective feature page

please contact Chris at the Observer:

604.796.4301 [email protected]

Still looking for local produce vendors, especially homegrown veggies & fruit. We will offer the Backyard Table again this year if there is interest (up to 3 people who have fresh garden products can pay $6 each to share a 10'x10' stall space for their extra veggies, for a maximum of 3 markets per grower. 1-2 days notice is required. Vendors are welcome to join any time during the summer and Junior vendors are also welcome. An application form can be printed from the Market website: www.agassizfarmersmarket.com as well as the contact information. If you would like weekly reminders of the market: "like" the facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Agassiz-Farm-Fresh-Market/118355404910779

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