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Spring break with a difference

Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

For Sean Lau, a typical spring break would include a bit of lazing, a lot of relaxing, and even more resting.

But this year, he chose a diff erent way to pass the time.

Spring Break 2014 included 5 a.m. wake up calls, unending pushups, situps and burpees, demanding cardio, and days full of learning opportunities. He was one of about 50 students from across the Upper Fraser Valley accepted into the rigorous RCMP Youth Academy at Stillwood near Cultus Lake.

"It was a lot of fun," Lau said. "I wouldn't have traded a week of that for a week of sitting around."

Th is was the 15th year the camp has been off ered, and is designed to mirror depot training that new RCMP offi cers go through. It's run by the RCMP, and facilitated by offi cers from this area for the entire 10 days. Its purpose is to give youth a glimpse at the life of a police offi cer, to help them decide if law enforcement is right for them.

Th is year, three students didn't make it to graduation day. Despite the grueling physical training aspect of the academy, 16-year-old Lau made it right to the end. Like many who have passed through the program, he came out with his mind made up.

"I was thinking about becoming RCMP or a fi refi ghter, but I've made my decision," he said. "I'll probably go to UFV and get a bit of criminology in before I go to depot."

Lau was one of three high school students from Agassiz to go through the program. Jordan Henry and Robert McNeil-Bobb also toughed it out, joining a long line of local students to take part.

Th ose who help run the program say it can be "life changing" for those who apply themselves.

Each day included interactions and demonstrations from various divisions of the RCMP, from emergency response teams to IHIT. Th ey learned about fi ngerprinting, tracking criminals, explosives disposals, and more. Th ey took part in cross fi t exercises, and took a trip to the Pacifi c Regional Training Centre in Sardis.

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training at Stillwood

Cadets from across the Fraser Valley took part in a week long RCMP Youth Academy at Stillwood Camp near Cultus Lake over the spring break. During graduation, they showed off some serious skills like marching, but also had some fun demonstrating teamwork.

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Mayors to join plowing matchJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

Mayor John Van Laerhoven will participate in the Mayors’ Class of this year’s Chilliwack Plowing Match, an historical event taking place this weekend.

Th is year marks the 92nd annual match, and will include the B.C. Plowing Championships, draft horses with sulky or walking plows, and antique tractors and plows. Th ere will also be a reversible plow class and horseshoeing demonstration.

Th e event takes place at Chilliwack Central and Annis Road, in the fi elds of Tom DeGroot and Mark Kostering, and begins at 10:30 a.m.

Judges for the draft horses this year will be Alex Charles of Rosedale and Francois Freyvogel of Ryder Lake. Judges for the tractors will be Jim Sache of Rosedale and Lynn McDonald from Olds, AB.

Plowing is scored based on crown (20 pts), straightness (15), covering weeds (15), fi rmness and packing (20), general appearance (10) and fi nish (20), for a total of 100 points. Th e winners of these B.C. Championships will be eligible to represent the province in the Canadian Plowing Championships. While the main categories are a serious undertaking, the Mayors’ Class is a fun competition open to the mayors or their representatives from Abbotsford, Agassiz, Chilliwack, Harrison, Hope and Mission.

Admission is $5 a person, with free admission for children under 12.

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Visitors to the 2013 Chilliwack Plowing Match inspect an antique tractor.

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Th e public has had numerous ways to interact with the District of Kent over the past year, as it set out to write a draft bylaw for its Offi cial Community Plan.

Council also made a decision not to play favourites with any special groups or organizations while creating the OCP. Instead, they wanted to hear from individuals from all walks of life.

And for those reasons, council has refused to allow an offi cial meeting of the Kent Agricultural Advisory Committee (KAAC) to discuss ways

to provide input to the District on the draft OCP.

Th e recommendation for council to allow KAAC to hold the special meeting was put forward by Coun. Holger Schwichtenberg at the March 24 council meeting.

While he was in favour of allowing the group to meet, offi cially or unoffi cially, the rest of council present voted against the recommendation. (Darcy Striker was absent.)

“I have to turn this down,” said Mayor John Van Laerhoven. “At the last meeting we said we

weren’t going to go to special groups and we have to stand by that… We said no, we weren’t going to play favourites.”

Th ere was no mention in the recommendation of further recommendations that could potentially come out of such a meeting. Th e KAAC operates separate from council, and is not a governing body. Its role is to make recommendations to council.

Th ere have been several workshops held throughout the OCP draft process with the help of a company called Urban Systems, held at diff erent times

of day and in diff erent venues to encourage participation from all cross sections of individuals. Th e District has been open to letters, phone calls, emails and in-person visits with staff . Th ere was also an online forum through a system called PlaceSpeak, where residents could pinpoint areas of concern for

future growth. While considering the

recommendation fromKAAC, Coun. DuanePost wondered why thecommittee would needpermission to meet todiscuss their concerns.

It was decided thatif the KAAC wasn’tintending to presentrecommendations tocouncil, then they werefree to meet informally.

Council votes against formal KAAC meeting

By Tom FletcherBLACK PRESS

Th e Agricultural Land Reserve is being dividedinto two zones, with regulations to come to allownon-farm home-based businesses outside thesouthwest regions of high productivity.

Th e changes aff ect three of the six regional panelsof the Agricultural Land Commission, for theInterior, Kootenay and North regions. Details willbe worked out in consultation with industry andplaced in regulations, said Bill Bennett, the cabinetminister in charge of the government’s core reviewof programs.

Non-farm uses will not be considered in theIsland, South Coast and Okanagan regions, but“value added” activities such as food processing onfarmland are being considered across the province,Bennett said.

Bennett and Steve Th omson, acting agricultureminister, reiterated their assurances that theALC will continue to operate independently.Commissioners are appointed by cabinet, two orthree per region, and decisions can be appealed tothe regional chairs who act as an executive.

Delta South independent MLA Vicki Huntingtoncalled the Interior zone change “deceitful anda betrayal of the public trust,” and accused thegovernment of removing its obligation to consult

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Course is life-changing for studentsNews

Darlene Burleigh, superintendent of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional RCMP, was among the higher brass to attend the graduation ceremony at Stillwood on Mar. 21.

Th e ceremony began with an impressive drill demonstration,

and she applauded the young cadets for their hard work.

"Most of us went to depot for six months and came out marching as good as you have aft er just 12 hours," she said, smiling. She noted that she believes the "enthusiasm of the facilitators" came through for

the cadets, impressing on themthat becoming a police offi cer isa noble job opportunity.

To get into the camp, studentshave to pass a physical test and gothrough an intensive screeningprocess that involves the schooland the RCMP.

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Robert McNeil-Bobb, from Agassiz, graduates from the RCMP Youth Academy, shown here with Deanne Burleigh, superintendent of the UFVRD RCMP.

The camp was facili-tated by members of the UFVRD RCMP, and included hands-on training and information demonstra-tions.

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B.C. fi refi ghters say a downgrade in response priority for less urgent medical calls by the B.C. Ambulance Service has resulted in much longer waits for paramedics to arrive.

A reallocation of ambulance service last fall shift ed dozens of call types – oft en for broken bones and other incidents where the patient is medically stable – so that those ambulances now roll at posted speed limits without lights and siren, rather than code 3 at high speed.

Offi cials say it's meant an average of six minutes slower arrival times to those calls, but allowed one minute faster average responses to urgent life-or-death emergencies like heart attacks, while reducing the risk of high-speed crashes between ambulances and other vehicles.

B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Association president Mike Hurley said that doesn't match what fi re department fi rst responders are seeing.

"Our experience in the fi eld is it's anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes and longer for an ambulance to show up," Hurley said of the downgraded calls.

"Th ey've lessened the service to the citizens of each community."

He said the types of calls that are now dispatched at routine speeds include serious falls, serious hemorrhages and certain pregnancy calls.

Th ey make up about 29 per cent of overall ambulance calls or 125,000 patients per year, according to a report on the reallocation plan, and mean 800,000 fewer kilometres of lights-and-siren driving each year.

Dr. William Dick, vice-president of medical programs at B.C. Emergency Health Services, said the changes fl ow from a rigorous two-year expert review that assessed outcomes for patients and the risks of high-speed ambulance driving.

"It's safer to the driving public, it's safer for our paramedics and it's safer for our patients," Dick said Wednesday.

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Logging plan may help emergency routeJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

If Seabird is successful in a bid to use the road through Sasquatch Park for logging purposes, it could pave the way to the emergency evacuation route that Agassiz and Harrison need.

Steve Th omson, minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, wrote to the mayors of Kent and Harrison, along with Chief Clem Seymour of Seabird Island First Nation to suggest they meet with Chilliwack’s natural resource manager to discuss the potential route.

“Some synergies may exist with the Seabird First Nation should they be successful with their request for access through Sasquatch Park in support of their proposed area-based tenure,” Th omson wrote. Seabird has applied to have a portion of a road through Sasquatch Park removed from the park boundaries to allow for logging traffi c, to extract logs from their land to the east.

Th omson’s letter was in response to a letter sent by the mayors. It was discussed briefl y among Kent’s councillors at a March 24 meeting, and they made a resolution to set

up the meeting.Discussions about the

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VICTORIA – Kootenay Bill Bennett has done what I reported last November he was doing: seizing the horns of the sacred cow that is the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Henceforth there shall be two land reserves. Th e Island, South Coast and Okanagan, which produce 85% of B.C.’s total farm revenue on 10% of protected land, retains its strict anti-development rules.

In the much larger area Bennett likes to call “beyond Hope,” non-farm uses will be considered to help maintain the many economically marginal farmers. Th is is the Interior, Kootenay and North, where development pressure is mostly an urban myth.

In remote areas, ALR diktats with no relation to reality are routinely ignored.

Political critics were quick to call this a B.C. Liberal hidden agenda to pave the ALR for their developer pals. Certainly neither party’s 2013 platform talked about the ALR, although B.C. Liberal leadership candidates Kevin Falcon and Mike de Jong promised relief from its more senseless bureaucracy to Peace country farmers in 2011.

When the zone plan was revealed last week, media went to ALR pioneer Harold Steves, the hero of all Lower Mainlanders who try to tell northern farmers what to do.

“My real fear is that they want to open the door for fracking and natural gas and oil,” Steves said.

I’ve got bad news for the socialist sage of south Richmond. Oil and gas companies have operated on farmland since before the ALR was created in 1974.

Conspiracy buff s should read

the delegation agreement that took eff ect just weeks aft er last May’s election, giving the Oil and Gas Commission authority to administer wells, pipelines and waste pits on farmland. If the ALR interferes with the prescribed

handling of drilling waste, it interferes with safety measures.

University of the Fraser Valley “food security” professor Lenore Newman went on CKNW to refute what she called “uninformed arguments,” and then off ered one of her own. Th is two-zone change is connected to the exclusion of large tracts of Peace land for the Site C dam, she said.

Actually, the government

exempted that project last December using the long-standing “provincial interest” provision, so this phase of the alleged capitalist plot against farmland has no eff ect on Site C.

Steves is also concerned about second homes being built beyond Hope, and later sold rather than being destroyed as is the current disastrous rule. He warns that farmers might end up with “non-farm neighbours,” or as we like to call them up north, “neighbours.”

Again, this is an urban problem projected onto rural B.C., where costly restrictions mainly serve to accelerate the depopulation of rural and remote areas.

Delta South independent MLA Vicki Huntington is livid about the legislation, which has no eff ect on loss of farmland in her constituency. Th e growing federally regulated port supersedes provincial laws, and the Tsawwassen First Nation is growing a big shopping centre on

its treaty land.Aboriginal entrepreneurs

are also starting to force big-box development on southern Vancouver Island, home of the purest of the pure left . Th is is where farmers can’t even protect themselves against deer.

Th e most damning charge is that the six regional ALR panels now in place are open to corruption under new rules. Panel members have always been cabinet appointments, but currently they have to be from outside the region so they are less likely to hand out exemptions to their friends.

Th at is certainly something to keep an eye on. So is the status of B.C. farms, where the average farmer age is 56 and rising, and half of farms have income less than $10,000 a year.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfl etcherbc Email: tfl [email protected]

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Reasons to be ready

Last week, the province's auditor fi led a report claiming we just aren't ready for 'the big one.'

Th e folks at Emergency Management B.C. are so busy dealing with the emergencies that occur on a daily basis (fl ooding, fi res) that there is little time devoted to earthquake planning. Th at means two things.

One, emergencies do happen. Two, now more than ever, British

Columbians need to be prepared. For as long as most can remember,

a secondary emergency route has been a dire need in this area. In time of an emergency, residents may need to get out just as much as fi rst responders need to get in. In Harrison, residents and visitors alike are geographically limited by one main road in and out. Th at doesn't leave a lot of options in the face of an emergency. Last year, an interface fi re along Rockwell Drive threatened homes and cut off traffi c to the east side of the lake.

Residents were unable to return home, and campers were unable to leave the area as fi refi ghters worked to knock down the fl ames.

It was a stark reminder how dependent we are on roadways to move people, food and medicine.

In Agassiz, the railway snakes through town, cutting its way through Harrison Mills, dividing Agassiz, and running along Seabird Island. In early July last year, a train fi re just west of Agassiz was quickly doused by fi refi ghters.

Only a few days later, Lac-Megantic suff ered a disastrously diff erent train episode, when one derailed and caused multiple explosions. Half of that town's business core was destroyed, and the event is now the deadliest disaster in rail history in Canada.

While it's no need to panic, we must always remain aware that the trains passing through our communities have potential to shut down roadways, at the very least.

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A few months back, I received a notifi cation which advised me that I had to declare whether Buckerfi elds was a “producer” of printed paper or packaging material. If so, we would have to implement an “approved stewardship plan” to deal with the material. Otherwise we would have to join another “stewardship plan” and pay fees to that plan holder. I thought it was a scam. But I looked into it further and determined that there was indeed regulatory provisions in eff ect which stated this very thing, and according to the regulations, Buckerfi elds is now a “producer” of printed paper and packaging material, with the best example being our Buckerfi elds feed bags.

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MMBC is a corporation under the Societies Act comprised of three directors, two of which live in Ontario. None of the directors have public sector credentials. All of the directors represent large corporate interests.

MMBC is not accountable to any

government agency, appointed offi cial, elected offi cial or any other government body other than the Registrar of Companies under the Societies Act.

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MMBC is not subject to oversight by the Auditor General of B.C.

Under MMBC’s stewardship plan as approved by the provincial government, MMBC has the authority to charge companies

like Buckerfi elds unlimited fees based on whatever MMBC spends, regardless of what the actual costs are to recycle our feed bags and regardless of the fact that we already pay municipal taxes in all eight of our locations.

MMBC has the authority to come into any municipality in the province and off er fi nancial incentives to the locally elected government to do what MMBC wants in the area of waste collection and recycling; if the locally elected government refuses, MMBC has the authority to do what it wants anyway.

Th e municipal governments of the province do not know the background of MMBC, and don’t yet realize that the fees that MMBC is charging to Buckerfi elds and all

the other companies amounts to double taxation.

Th e municipal governments are going to have to give up that tax base they have for waste collection and recycling because the shift to producers paying directly for waste collection and recycling eliminates the need and justifi cation for consumers i.e. property taxpayers, to pay for these services through the municipalities.

Th e provincial government did not consult with the municipal governments or the public, but companies like Buckerfi elds are pointing it out because until it is resolved, we are being taxed twice for the same service, and residential taxpayers (including me) are being

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Since undergoing cancer treatments 15 years ago, and now once more, I found it remarkable that the present staff members treat patients like a person, not like just a number.

Learning the steps one must go through in cancer treatments can be a trying experience for new patients. Th e added cancer treatment counseling services also is an incredibly helpful initiative in this time of need.

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Most of the books Becky Citra has written are set in the pastoral backdrop of B.C.’s Cariboo region. Th e children’s author lives and writes in Bridge

Lake, where she also taught elementary school for 18 years.

But for her 20th novel, Finding Grace, Citra stepped out of that hinterland and fi rmly into another — Harrison

Hot Springs, circa 1950s. She steeped herself in the history of that small town, visiting the Agassiz-Harrison Museum regularly. Citra quickly befriended Bev Kennedy, who has at least one thing in common with Hope, the lead character in Finding Grace.

“Bev grew up in Harrison in the time frame of the novel,” Citra said. Th e museum also gave her access to old photographs and newspapers from that era.

But Citra wasn’t a complete stranger to Harrison before setting out to write Finding Grace.

“I also had a bit of a connection to Harrison

Hot Springs,” she said. “When I was I used to go and stay at the resort. I have very fond memories of Harrison. It was sort of our annual family holiday.”

Because the novel has a theme of healing, she wanted to place the character in an area with a history of healing — and the hot springs was a perfect fi t.

She didn’t want to give away too many plot points during a recent interview. But she does say that 10-year-old Hope writes letters to her imaginary friend Grace as a way of coping with a diffi cult time in her life. Her mother is going through depression, her grandmother has

died, she is struggling with friendships at school and her family is struggling with money.

As a retired teacher, Citra is well aware of the deep concerns

many children face growing up.

While teaching was a career she loved, her favourite moments in the classroom were the ones spent reading to her students. It was during one of those reading times that she wondered if she could possibly write a children’s book.

She did, and that book was accepted to the fi rst publisher she sent it to, a rarity for new authors. Th at publisher also just happened to be Scholastic Canada. It was enough motivation to keep going. Eventually, she made the decision to retire from teaching and focus entirely on writing.

Her most previous

novel, If Only (Orca Book Publishers), is currently on the shortlist for the BC Book Prize. That prize will be given out during a prestigious gala in Vancouver on May 3.

But this week, she’s back in Harrison and Agassiz, speaking at local elementary schools and at the Agassiz Harrison Museum. Students at Kent, Harrison, Chehalis and Agassiz Christian elementary schools will have a chance to meet her.

She’ll be holding her book launch at the museum on Sat., Apr. 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with a chance to win one of her novels. [email protected]

Becky Citra’s new novel is based in Harrison Hot Springs. The book’s launch will be this Saturday, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Agassiz Harrison Museum.

Children’s novel set in Harrison, circa 1950

taxed for something that someone else is actually paying for.

Taxpayers and municipal governments were not consulted as to whether they really want to shift the fi nancing and control of municipal waste and recycling services out of the municipal jurisdiction, that is,

the jurisdiction of democratically elected municipal offi cials into the hands of a corporation under the Societies Act that is accountable to no one and is outside the jurisdiction of the provincial Auditor General.

Taxpayers and voters are unaware that the fees being charged by MMBC are so onerous

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In fi nding all this out, I lament the fact that none of this was introduced into the legislature for proper debate because it means that instead of spending my days managing the sale of chicks and garden supplies at Buckerfi elds, I have to spend my time trying to revive democratic processes in British Columbia, retroactively. I fi nd it appalling.

My position as of the time of this writing is this, we ain’t paying a dime to MMBC and neither should anyone else, not until:

Th e provincial government reconciles what it is doing with the municipal governments and municipal taxpayers so that taxpayers don’t have to pay twice.

Th e provincial government takes back the legislation which calls us “producers” and “blames us” for

the choices made by manufacturers and indeed consumers that are completely outside of our control.

Any monies charged under the auspices of the Recyling Regulation are included in the Public Accounts of the Province and subject to the provisions of the Financial Administration Act and the Auditor General Act.

Whatever is going to be done is introduced into the Legislative Assembly in the form of a bill so that the proper public debate can occur.

q Insofar as MMBC has not fi led its audited fi nancial statements since inception, and the period of time not reported spans more than two years, and insofar as MMBC is actually a taxing and funding agency, there be an independent public enquiry into the fi nancial operations, sources and uses of funds, contractual procedures and expenditures of MMBC.

No, Buckerfi elds is not paying a dime until this cash and power grab is unraveled and

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Despite what MMBC is saying, at least 53 per cent of that is already being recycled and it is very likely that that number was seriously understated to give the government a reason for its MMBC cash and power grab.

In reality, there is no basis for setting up a recycling dictatorship and charging punitive fees to companies like Buckerfi elds at all.

Recycling is a booming business with rapidly increasing prices of marketable commodities.

Could that be why the board of MMBC is all big business and outside the jurisdiction of the auditor general?

We don’t have to change a thing to see recycling take off in B.C., in the hands of our elected municipal offi cials. We need to send the MMBC regime to the recycle bin.

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Clockwise from top: Harrison’s Mayor Leo Facio welcomed 47 participants to the Third Annual Run/Walk for Heritage on Saturday morning. Runners made their way around the Village on a route that took them across bridges, past the resort, and around the lagoon.

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Rain doesn’t dampen spirits at area’s third annual Run/Walk for Heritage

Th e third annual Run/Walk for Heritage raised $1,200, which will help support Kilby Historic and the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society.

Rain didn't stop the event, which took place around Harrison Hot Springs.

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Our motley crew of contestants has given lively performances in the talent contest – did you ever see a cross dressing belly dancer in a kilt? What about a singer with a bosom fi lled with cd’s, scarves, and a few other odd goodies?

Our bathing beauties leave much to the imagination – thank heavens!

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We all should rediscover the fun of bumbering and now

is a good time to do it. Spring has arrived and we already had a number of beautiful days, but fi rst of all, I

should explain what bumbering is all about!

Quite a number of years ago I was standing in line at the cash

register of a Superstore and spotted a tiny little booklet on a rack titled Bumbering.

It was published by a group of people in Vancouver who, bumbered once a week, every week. If I remember it right, they also talked about their bumbering outdoor adventures on the Vancouver radio station.

Th e word bumbering they explained, originated partly from the German word, “bummeln” (strolling, taking it easy), but has also something to do with the fi ctional cousin in the play, Th e Importance of Being Ernest. Th is cousin, you might remember, was never around but was oft en talked about. His continued absence was explained by Ernest as “being always away, bumbering through the countryside!”

In any event, the word bumbering means to take it easy, take your time, look at things and do not hesitate to take a detour if you wish.

My daughter, Yvonne, knows all about it because, she

explains, she too likes to “smell the roses”. And Phil, her husband, who actually likes to walk fast, is a good sport! And so when they asked me to come along to rediscover the Rotary Trail along the Vedder River, I eagerly accepted. Th is is an all purpose trail I had been walking with the Harrison Hikers quite oft en though of a much faster speed. Since then, quite a few changes took place. Th e parking lot at the north side of the Vedder River Bridge in Sardis is now much larger and so is the next one at Peach Road. Also, the trail used to end at the railroad crossing up the river but has now been extended to and even past the Rotary Blue Heron Sanctuary.

On that particular day we walked the stretch from the bridge to Peach Road, about 1.7 km, where Yvonne and I had a nice rest at one of the most scenic

spots along the river, while Phil walked back to the parking lot to bring the car up to Peach Road. We ended the outing with a leisurely drive through the Garrison Village — which I had never seen — and a visit to Starbucks.

Garrison Village is a new and pleasing development built on

land which used to be part of the C h i l l i w a c k Army Base, hence the name. Th e C h i l l i w a c k Rotary Trail, along the Vedder River, off ers many choices. It is, of course, a multipurpose

trail which means that you not only fi nd walkers and parents with babies in strollers, but also the occasional cyclist or horseback rider. It is Chilliwack’s answer to Vancouver’s Sea Wall or the False Creek Passage Way. Th ey are fl at and, therefore, ideal for seniors, as long as we are careful. Th ey are well marked and

distances are indicated. On another day,

we drove up Keith Wilson Road to the Rotary Blue Heron Sanctuary on Sumas Prairie Road. Th is is a beautiful destination place which off ers much information, coff ee, washrooms and some picnic tables outside. A peaceful walk around the pond and through the wetlands must be a nature lover’s paradise, especially in spring and summer. Th is time, however, we decided for the connector trail to and from the Rotary River Trail, about 2.5 km return.

It was a beautiful day and we were glad we came. We decided on the spot that bumbering it will be for us spring and summer and as we discover more places suitable for seniors, we will let you know about them!

Ruth AltendorfP.S. What’s in a

name? Th e Rotary Vedder River Trail and the Rotary Blue Heron Sanctuary are just two examples of the work this organization, the Rotary, is doing.

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Doughnuts put to good useJacinta MeirFOR THE OBSERVER

Rushing Rivers 4H club just held a ‘Krispy Kreme’ doughnut fundraiser.

We sold 99 dozen doughnuts. We ordered 100 dozen, but one of the dozen we let the members who came and helped with the fundraiser eat. We sold the doughnuts outside of Canadian Tire. Canadian Tire was very generous with letting us use their tent and tables.

We were hoping to have good

weather for our fundraiser, but the weather turned out to be very cold and rainy. Luckily we had our tent to protect us from the rain.

Th e members that came and helped with the fundraiser are, Jessica, Jacinta, Matthew, Morgan, Kayla, Ava, Ainsley, and Myles. We would like to thank the public for being supportive of our 4H club and buying some doughnuts.

We made just over $500 selling the doughnuts. We also had a bottle drive a while ago. Th e day

of the bottle drive fundraiser it was snowing. We still have some bottles to bring to the bottle depot so we do not know exactly how much we made.

But we are hoping to make a few hundred. Th e money from the fundraisers will be put towards renting a hall for speeches and demonstrations, buying end of the year awards, etc.

Rushing Rivers 4-H club will be doing more fundraisers in the future and we will defi nitely have fun with them.

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Rushing Rivers 4H members raised $500 recently through a doughnut sale. From left to right, they are Matthew, Jessica, Myles, Morgan, Jacinta, Ava, Kayla, and Ainsley.

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On Saturday, March 28, the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 32, Agassiz hosted the area’s First Responders and their partners to a delicious Ukrainian Dinner, prepared by member, Jenny Belanger and her hard-working crew.

Present as guests of the Legion were 18 Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 11 members of the local BC Ambulance Society, and 10 members of the Kent Harrison Search and Rescue.

Both on- and off -duty personnel were present,

with the ambulance standing by outside the Legion door, just in case they were called.

Certificates of Thanks, for their many contributions to the community, were presented to each group. After dessert and coffee, the First Responders and their guests were entertained and danced to the music of the Night Riders.

Th e members of the three local fi re halls were invited but, unfortunately, failed to respond.

First responders thanked by Legion

Th e Elks Provincial Dart Shot was held in Mission, Mar. 21-23.

Th e Agassiz Elks had six member attend this shoot and came away with a total of 18 medals.

Th ree Agassiz Elks members are off to the nationals in Prince Albert, Sask. in May.

This was Jade Flanagan’s first year competing in an Elks Provincial Tournament, and her teammate captured her excitement over winning two of the Agassiz Elks 18 medals recently.

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Th e Agassiz Centre for Education is once again hosting its popular ACE Burger fundraising event.

But this time, they’re doing it with a brand new barbecue. Home Depot in Chilliwack has recently donated a new Broil Mate, helping the alternate school continue its annual tradition of burger

sales. Th e money raised from the sale goes toward the school’s graduation and year end trip.

Along with burgers, there will be a garage sale and silent auction. Th e A&W Root Bear will be on site for photo opportunities, too.

Th is all happens tomorrow, Friday, Apr. 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Agassiz Legion.

Elisabeth Scotson and Rosemarie Gordon are this year’s featured artists for the annual Agassiz Monday Painters Show.

Th e April 12 show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Agassiz United Church. While the show features selected works by local painters Scotson and Gordon, the church hall will be fi lled with off erings from dozens of local artists.

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Whiteley performs April 5

Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

CBC Music is searching for the best new artist, and with any luck, they’ll fi nd him right in our own backyard.

Todd Richard is a contestant in the web and radio-driven contest, Searchlight, which opened to voting this Monday and will run until Apr. 6. And while Richard may seem new to a few CBC listeners, he’s garnered plenty of fans in his hometown of Harrison Hot Springs. He also earned plenty of support during a run on the CMT hit show, Big in a Small Town, making it to the top six from a total of 30 contestants.

Richard was nominated for seven BC Country Music Awards in 2012, and has shared the stage with Dwight Yoakum, Dierks Bentley, Gord Bamford and Randy Bachman. He’s got a music video (Life’s About People), and three singles to his credit from his debut album Journey On. Th at album received a CCMA nomination for producer Bart McKay, and many country fans in this area will have heard Richard singing his original music and the many community events he has helped support, and even helped plan. He’s

one of the heavyweights behind Harrison’s Bands on the Beach event every summer, and helps out with the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Harrison.

Richard is currently preparing to head into the studio with award-winning producer Tom McKillip. Th ey’ve meticulously chosen a handful of well-craft ed songs – written by the best of the best – and they are confi dent that this material is the perfect showcase for Todd’s

warm, resonant voice andengaging performancechops. Fans of Richardcan support him by goingonline to music.cbc.ca/artists/Todd-Richard. Youcan vote for 10 acts perregion per day, to decidewhich acts make it to theregional semi-fi nals.

It’s all leading to agrand prize, including$20,000 worth ofmusic equipment fromYamaha Canada Music,a professional recordingwith CBC Music, and anopening spot on a highprofi le music showcase.


When Ken Whiteley was a young boy in Toronto, he and his brother Chris would eagerly await their weekly allowance. From there, they headed straight to the iconic Sam the Record Man fl agship store to spend it.

“We would go down once a week and buy a new record,” he said.

While the store that helped build Whiteley’s love of music has since been demolished, the music he’s made in the decades since lives on. And on Saturday night, he’ll be bringing his songs to life on stage at the Harrison Memorial Hall.

“I’ve always loved music,” Whiteley said in a phone interview this week. “All my life. I’ve been singing my whole life. In elementary school, I was the one boy in class who just wanted to sing out.”

He was 12 and his brother was 15 when they began playing folk music together. Having a brother to learn and play was a benefi t to the young musician.

“It was really good to have that synergy between us,” he said. By the time he fi nished high school, he was playing music publicly. And while he

had thought briefl y about teaching, music remained his main passion — and eventually his life’s work.

“It became clear to me by the time I was 20 that this is what I wanted to do,” he said.

In the time that’s passed, he’s earned a list of awards and nominations almost as long as his discography. Part of that is longevity of career, but it’s also due to his strong work ethic.

“I’ve been at this for a long time, and I’m happy to receive the recognition but you still have to beat the bushes,” he said. “Th ere’s no resting on your laurels.”

While he enjoys being noticed for his work, he values the nods from his peers the most.

“To be seen as an active and creative artist, that means a lot me,” he said. “But the public forms, you have to take that with a grain of salt. Th ere’s a capricious element with those sort of things and if you get too hung up on Junos or whatever it really detracts you.”

Tickets for the Saturday, April 5 show are $22 and available by calling 604-796-3664 or visiting www.harrisonfestival.com. [email protected]

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CornerCorner Local Groups & Activities Group 1 of 4 Agassiz Al-Anon. Is someone’s drinking aff ecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-796-9865 or Anne 604-793-3103Agassiz Elks Lounge - 1824 #9 Hwy, open daily 3pm till closing. Everyone welcome.Agassiz-Harrison Garden Club meets the second Weds. of each month from Oct-July in the foyer of the Ag Hall at 7:30 pm. FMI 604-796-3291 or 604-796-2423Agassiz-Harrison Lions meet at 7 pm on the 4th Weds. of the month at the Lion’s Den in the Ag-Rec Hall, 6800 Pioneer Ave. FMI call Joey at 604-796-9951Agassiz Kids At The Cross -Thurs. at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822Hope Christian Women’s Club Brunch - Free nursery by reservation as well. For info & reservations call Raye 604-869-5420Agassiz Harrison Community Drivers Program - A community based volunteer driver program providing rides to all local, Fraser

Valley & Lower Mainland medical appointments & other personal services. Always looking for more drivers. Call 604-798-6228 [email protected] 7046 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz.at 1 pm. Info: 604-796-3422.Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Support - Knit & Natter Group: We meet every Thursday at Dogwood Manor on Morrow Rd., Agassiz. Everyone welcome. Call Eunice 604-796-9841Knitting/Crochet Sisters Group - Projects for worthy causes. Contact Alice 604-796-3060 or email [email protected] on Books: Agassiz Library Book Club takes place on the third Thursday of every month, starting at 6:30pm at the Agassiz Library. Love to read and want to talk about what you’re reading? You don’t have to be a member, just drop in when you can. Pick up the book at the library any time before the meeting and get ready to share your opinions!

www.central365.org

Meeting at theAg Hall

6800 Pioneer Ave.

Agassiz CampusSunday, 10:30 am

Kids’ Ministry

Lions TV Bingo Thursday nights

at 6 pm on Shaw Cable. Pick up your

bingo cards at The Source - Chehalis

Store & Ledoux Hardware

The Kent Harrison Arts Council

at the Ranger Station

Young at Art local student show

Saturday, April 5 to Sunday, April 27

Student Awards Reception: Sunday,

April 27, 2 to 4 pm

BC Arts and Culture Week, Monday

April 21 to 27

Armchair Traveller: The Tibetan

Plateau with Neil McKinnon at the

Agassiz Library Thursday, April 10

7-8. Travel with this award-winning

author and archaeologist as he tell

his fascinating story of his time spent

working in Tibet.

Tulips of the Valley Tulip

Festival 2014 Over 40 acres of tulip

fi elds in bloom to explore! Opens April

17th from 12-4. Open all Easter long

weekend from 10-5. Then open Wed-

Fri 12-4 for approx. two weeks. Parking

available 1km from the tulip fi elds.

Kilby Historic Site opens for the

season on April 17. Thursday - Monday

11am - 4pm. Open daily from 11am -

5pm starting May 15. See full calendar

of events at kilby.ca

Events

Best RatesSarah

604.796.4301 For features in Community Calendar

14 Agassiz Harrison Observer, Thursday, April 3, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICEPROPOSED LAND DISPOSITION

Pursuant to the Community Charter, the District of Kent gives notice that it intends to lease the property commonly known as 1989 Green Road and legally described as Lot 45 District Lot 19 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 63921 as a protective services residence to encourage members to reside within the community.

The lease shall be over a thirty-six (36) month period commencing May 1, 2014 at a minimum annual rate of $11,400 ($950 per month).

Please see the hatched area for the proposed land disposition.

This is not a request for public tender.

For further information please contact Ms. Clair Lee, Director of Corporate Services, at 604-796-2235.

Wallace MahChief Administrative Offi cer

All funds raised will go toward supporting heritage in the Agassiz, Harrison Mills and Harrison Hot Springs areas.

A big thank you to all our sponsors:Tourism Harrison • Village of Harrison Hot Springs

Harrison Agassiz Chamber of CommerceThe Observer • Hub International • Star 98.3

Country 107.1

Mayor Leo Facio, & Council Village of Harrison Hot Springs,Mayor John VanLaerhoven & Council District of Kent

Thank you to all the business that donated prizes:Harrison Hot Springs Resort and SpaRocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Harrison Resort Golf • District of Kent - Ferny Coombe PoolFraser Valley Regional District - Hope Recreation Centre

Subway • Tulips of the ValleyThe Agassiz Harrison Mills Circle Farm Group

And to all the volunteers who help make this event a success, we couldn’t have done it without you.

Dave Dunster, Paul Barrel, Donna Sperling, Bunk Mackay,Albert Riemersma, Anouk Jonker, Joan Vogstad, Patti Stoltz,

Cyndi Handler, Jayne Fleming, Heather Edwards,Penny Stoner, Marilyn Warren

Our sincere thank you to all who participated in the

3rd annual Walk/Run for Heritage

O i th k

heritageWalk/run for

IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICEESPLANADE AVENUE BLOCK 1

REVITALIZATION PROJECT

Construction for the Esplanade Avenue Block 1 Revitalization Project will commence on Monday, February 24, 2014. Esplanade Avenue will be closed between Hot Springs Road and St. Alice Street, effective Monday, February 24, 2014 to Tuesday, April 15, 2014.

St. Alice Street will become a 2-way street with no parking on either side between Lillooet Avenue and Esplanade Avenue.

The transit bus stop has been relocated to St. Alice Street between Lillooet Avenue and Cedar Avenue.

It is anticipated that works at the construction site will be completed by April 15, 2014.

We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact:

Ian Gardner, Operations ManagerVillage of Harrison Hot Springs PO Box 160495 Hot Springs Road Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0

Tele: 604-796-2171

HERDSON, Malcolm MacaulayFebruary 2,1932 - March 23,2014

Malcolm Macaulay Herdson born in Aberdeen, Scotland passed away at age 82 at Chilliwack

General Hospital. Dad passed with family at his side after a

lengthy battle with a number of health issues. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 memorable years, Virginia (Gini), daughter

Susan (Andy), son Callum(Tracy), grandsons Ryan (Erin) and Dustin (Lisa) Harris andextended family all over the

world. Malcolm was an active member of the legion (beer &

crib) Friendship House (coffee & curling) Agassiz United Church

(redemption). My dad loved to fi x stuff, work on his computer, visit

with friends, family and especially loved Holland America. Dad had a life long love affair with Mars

Bars (not good for the diabetes) Montreal Smoked Meat (not good on the cholesterol scale) Swiss Chalet (he would drink the dip-

ping sauce) Road & TrackMagazine (occasionally drove like

he was Mario Andretti) N.C.I.S (drove mom nuts) and Music

(blow it out your bagpipes) Dad was a master BBQ’r (provided

you didn’t mind 1/2 a cow grilling, that was his idea of a great

steak), family water fi ghtinstigator, and the best Mr. Fix-it EVER. We will miss his quirky

sense of humour and hiswonderful hugs. We would

especially like to thank Blaine at C.G.H. for his above and beyond

care giving of Dad in his fi nal days. Information regarding his Celebration of life will be posted on www.hendersonfunerals.com at a later date. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made in Dad’s

name to the BC Children’sHospital. Dad was proud to serve his community and loved to make

people laugh, he was so much fun. We’re going to miss him!

Love Susan (the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree)

VOGSTAD, LarryJune 22, 1937 - March 24, 2014

Sadly, Larry Vogstad passed away at the North Okanagan Hospice, Vernon at 2:15pm March 24, 2014. He was prede-ceased by his parents, Inez & Arnfi n Vogstad, Mary, wife and mother of his children, brother Arne, and sons Larry & Paul. He is survived by his wife of ten years, Susan Bartch, daughters Marla Schidler (Jim), Gail (Rick), son Robert Vogstad (Gabi), brother Allen (Joan), sister-in-law Anna Hillier, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. Larry was born in Athabasca, Alberta, the young-est of three boys. He moved to Agassiz with his family in 1946 where he attended school until completing Grade 10. In 1979 he received his GED diploma. Larry worked for RIVTOW, logging camps on Harrison Lake, in oil patch at Fort St. John and as a truck mechanic for McMillan Bloedel in the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii) where he met his wife Mary. His many years working for BC Hydro start-ed at the Diesel Generating plant in Sandspit, then to the Stave Falls Generating Station and the Burrard Thermal Steam Plant in Port Moody. He also worked in Mica Creek, Prince Rupert and Prince George. Larry retired as “South Interior Electrical System Operator-Dispatcher” from Merritt to Golden and the USA border to 100 Mile House. Larry became a member of the Seventh Day Ad-ventist Church and became very involved with the Gospel Out-reach Program, fi rst as a director and then President working on their newsletter shortly before he died. Larry was a kind and gentle man who really enjoyed cookies and ice cream. A Memorial Ser-vice was held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Vernon on March 28, 2014.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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We invite you to a series ofGospel Services

Wednesdays at 7:30pmExcept April 9

Sundays at 7pm

at the Friendship House7272 Morrow Rd.

- Shaun Buckley and Jesse McFadden

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21 COMING EVENTSKerrisdale ANTIQUES FAIR. April 12&13 10am-5pm. Kerrisdale Arena 5670 East Blvd. Vanc. Adm $7.

33 INFORMATION

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Looking for Robyn Dale (maiden name) of Agassiz, sister of my late friend Bayard M Dale of Port Alber-ni. Pls ph. Tom Sveinson at 250-804-2015 collect, if you are her or know of her.

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ENGINEERLangley Concrete requires an individual to expand our success and provide an elevated level of engineering support to our customers and engineering com-munity.

Applicants must have the ability to understand the technical aspects of pre - cast concrete products and with confi dence present innovative and proven applications to engineers and other product specifi ers and help develop and present effective marketing strategies to further the use of pre-cast concrete products in all aspects of underground civil infrastructure construction.

The position entails working with established industry associations and public organizations with the goal of expounding our success in providing practical, long term solutions at the overall least cost for the construction of roads, storm & sanitary sewers, culverts and storm water treatment.

Minimum Requirements;• Professional designation related to the Engineering discipline, preference given to Professional Engineer certifi cation registered with APEGBC.• Exp. in structural engineering of civil construction products or projects.

Assets;• Exp. in technical marketing to engineers, municipalities and governmental agencies.• Training or certifi cation in Auto Cad applications.

We offer;• Attractive Salary • Benefi ts

including extended health, life insurance, critical illness

insurance, employee assistance program, etc.

• Future personal growth and development program.

Please send cover letter and resume to our

Human Resources: [email protected]

39 LEGAL NOTICES


111 CARETAKERS/RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

RES MANAGER VICTORIA- 1 F/T + 1 P/T. 55 unit building. Offi ce on-site. Rent discount. Car required. Experience an asset. Start late May/June. Fax: (250)920-5437.

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS$3500 SIGNING BONUS

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

benefi ts package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to:

[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 or

Fax: 604-587-9889

Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.

115 EDUCATION

APARTMENT/CONDOMANAGER TRAINING

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39 LEGAL NOTICES


124 FARM WORKERSGET A Farmer’s Tan! Corner’s Pride Farms is looking for a team player to be part of our fast paced Dairy organization producing high quality milk for Canadian families. We are looking to hire an energetic, outgoing, and mechanically inclined individual to be an EQUIPMENT OPERATOR on our farm. Duties also involve general maintenance of buildings and equipment. A Class 1 license is preferred but not re-quired. Wages to be determined based on experience. Good bene-fi ts. Please fax your resume to 604-794-7262

130 HELP WANTED

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certifi cation? Get Certifi ed, 604-575-3944

WANTED: FORESTRY Technician for sawmill complex in Alberta. Ex-perienced in planning and harvest-ing operations. Full time permanent. E-Mail resume: [email protected].

YARD PERSONMust have class 5 license

& minimum grade 12.Start Immediately!Pension Plan &

Extended Benefi ts. Please e-mail [email protected] or

fax resume 604-599-5250

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

1 Food Service Supervisor req’d. Sal: $12.00/hr. F/T, Pmt. 1+ yrs exp. Duties: Supervise & coordinate activities of staff. Establish work schedule. Estimate and order ingre-dients. Maintain inventory sales & wastage. Train staff in job duties, safety procedures. Ensure food quality. Receive payments, take customer’s orders & prepare food for customer. 3 Food Counter Attendant req’d. Sal:$10.50/hr. F/T, Pmt. No exp. req’d. Duties: Take customers’ orders. Prepare, heat & fi nish simple food items. Use electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice food. Portion & wrap or serve food. Package take-out food. Stock shelves and refrigerators. General cleaning of restaurant & work area. Language: Contact Derrick A&W Restaurant. Work at Agassiz, BC. Apply at: [email protected] or fax: 604.255.3800

39 LEGAL NOTICES

JR. MAINTENANCETECHNICIAN

Needed Immediately!Monday - Friday

No graveyards! No travel!

Reporting to the Maintenance Mgr/Engineer you will carry out a variety of general/preventative maintenance activities throughout our plant & equipment & monitor our waste water treatment facility. Mon.-Fri. operation with early morning & afternoon shifts. The occasional Sat. may be required. Minimum class 4 boiler ticket req. with basic maint. knowledge; hy-draulic, electric, pneumatic skills.

We provide great training, benefi ts, and a fun family

atmosphere! If you possess the skills, and have a desire to grow and develop, submit your

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134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

HOSPITALITY WORKERS & Desk clerks. P/T & F/T. Email resume to [email protected] or call 604-720-1899.

138 LABOURERS

DOUGNES Holdings is looking for traffi c control people. Must have a valid TCP certifi cate and a valid BC drivers licence and reliable trans-portation, benefi ts available after 3 months. We also have an entry lev-el position available for a labourer on a pipe inspection truck, must have a valid BC driver licence and reliable transportation, benefi ts available after 3 months. Send re-sume and drivers abstract to [email protected] or fax to 604-826-7262

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

CNC MAZAK MACHINISTS. Live, work & play in sunny Shuswap. ISO Certifi ed, Excellent Safety record, Spotless shop. New machines & Brand new building on the way 50K-80K+ /yr + OT and bonuses. Multiple positions available for the RIGHT people. 4+ Axis experience an asset. Apply by: [email protected] Fax: 250-832-8950

PCL ENERGY - Now Hiring Jour-neyperson Pipefi tters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) For an indus-trial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked and bonuses! We offer competitive wages and bene-fi ts. Send resume to: [email protected].


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Thursday, April 3, 2014, Agassiz Harrison Observer 15

The District of Kent is currently accepting applications for the following student positions. These positions are open to students who are currently enrolled in school and returning to school next fall. Each position may be required for up to a sixteen (16) week period between the months of May to August 2014.

Archiving / Data AssistantPreference will be given to students enrolled in a post-second-ary archival studies or geography programs; however, other programs may be considered.

Development Services AssistantPreference will be given to students enrolled in a post-sec-ondary planning or geography programs; however, other pro-grams may be considered.

Parks / LabourerPreference will be given to students enrolled in a post-second-ary parks or horticulture programs; however, other programs may be considered. The ability to drive an automatic and man-ual transmission is required.

Recreation Program AssistantPreference will be given to students enrolled in a post-sec-ondary recreation, physical education or education programs; however, other programs may be considered. A valid BC driv-er’s license is required.

Pay and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Agree-ment, CUPE Local 458. The 2013 rate for these positions is $16.07 per hour plus thirteen percent (13%) in lieu of benefits. Further information on these exciting opportunities is available at http://www.district.kent.bc.ca/dh-employment.html.

Please submit your resume, in confidence, including a cover letter specifying the position(s) you are applying for to:

District of KentStudent Employment OpportunitiesDirector of Corporate ServicesP.O. Box 70, 7170 Cheam Ave.Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0Fax: 604-796-8516

Emailed resumes will not be accepted.

The closing date for these positions is April 10, 2014.The District would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preferred candidates will be required to complete a criminal records check and to provide a recent driver’s licensing record.

Student Employment Opportunities

04/14W_CC2

Responsible for two rental properties of 11 and 36 units. Bookkeeping knowledge including annual budgets, monthly fi nancial statements, etc. Full expertise in and knowledge of computer programs, including Simply Accounting, Excel and Word. Excellent people skills that include interaction with potential tenants, tenants, BC Housing, auditors, employees, Board Members and the general public.A current Criminal Records check is required.Approx. 12 hours per week, to start June 1, 2014

A full job description can be obtained via e-mail at [email protected] or from the offi ce Monday or Friday 9:00 - 1:00; 10 - 2008 McCaffrey Road, Agassiz, B.C.

Please submit resumes in person from 9:00 to 1:00 Monday or Friday at the offi ce or by e-mail at [email protected].

Deadline: 3:00pm 16 April 2014

AGASSIZ HARRISON SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING SOCIETYRequires an

OFFICE/PROPERTY MANAGER

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160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

• Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

- Will accept 3rd & 4th year apprentice with experience.• Trailer MechanicF/T opportunity with local

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203 ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

IT’S TAX TIME Individual (T1) from $49 and Corporate (T2) from $299 [email protected] (No Hyphen in email)

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

300 LANDSCAPING

130 HELP WANTED


320 MOVING & STORAGE

1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

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PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,

2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

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completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

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341 PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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130 HELP WANTED


356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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PETS

477 PETS

BLACK LAB cross puppies 5 available. Family raised $400. Ph (604)819-5054 Chilliwack

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

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Chihuahua pups, playful, M/F, fami-ly raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $575/$650. 604-794-5844

DO YOU LOVE DOGS?We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237

Entlebucher/Swiss Mtn pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, 1st shots, dewormed. $1200 each. 604-795-7662.

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

GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso)

P/B blue males & females.Ready to go. 1st shots &

tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIANPet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665

LAB PUPPIES. Chocolate, golden, black. 6 weeks. Ready. Mission area. $600. Norm 604-814-0706

LAB / SHEPHERD puppies Best of both breeds Vet checked,1st shots. $500 Ready soon 604-826-3063

130 HELP WANTED

PETS

477 PETS

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

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

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563 MISC. WANTED

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587 TOOLS

- Leeson auto feed bed sand-er, new $1495 asking $750.- Delta router /shaper, new $295 asking $190- King fl oor model edge sand-er, new $695 asking $350.- Bench planer, new $329 asking $165.

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serious enquiries only

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

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639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •Diffi culty Making Payments?

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696 OTHER AREAS

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RENTALS

700 RENT TO OWN

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Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo.Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d

604-657-9422

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe Manor1755 - #9 Hwy

Spacious and bright 1 bdrm

$569/mprkg, coin laundry, elevator &

balcony, 5 min walk to downtown. Available May 1.

Call 604-703-3405

745 ROOM & BOARDHARRISON, ROOM for rent on the lake, $550/m incl cable. Call (604)997-0332 or 604-491-8607

RENTALS

746 ROOMS FOR RENT

2 ROOMS FOR RENT- In newer Harrison Hot Springs home, suits student, furnished. N/S, ref req’d. $400/m. Avail Imm. (604)819-1290

750 SUITES, LOWER

AGASSIZ - 3bdrm/1ba grnd level suite, covered parkg,W/D avail. Apr. 15 $850/m +util. N/P 604-751-2191

TRANSPORTATION

809 AUTO ACCESSORIES/PARTS

810 AUTO FINANCING

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Join us at thePartners in Health Care Community Forum

Presenting the fi ndings from A GP for Me Community Surveys

When: April 8th, 2014

Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Light Refreshments Provided

Where: Cheam Village 1525 MacKay Crescent RR 3, Agassiz

How: Registration is free but required:email: [email protected]: 604-795-0034

w. www.divisionsbc.ca/chilliwackf. www.facebook.com/cdofp

Who is the Division of Family Practice?“We are family physicians working together to improve primary care and achieve common health care goals.”

A GP for Me is a program sponsored by the Ministry of Health and

the Doctors of BC to support doctors providing longitudinal patient

care, support existing doctor patient relationships, and provide

access to family doctors for those British Columbians who want one.

Did you know?There are 2 Family Doctors and 1 Nurse Practi-tioner at the Agassiz Community Health Centre and 2 Family Doctors at Seabird Island Clinic.

Together they serve the District of Kent, Harrison, S’stailes First Nation, Deroche, Seabird Island and Lake Errock.

Residents may travel to attend these clinics, as do others who may travel to work in the area from other Fraser Valley locations

Join in the conversation about improving access to primary care and show your support for these hard working health care professionals at the Partners in Health Care Community Forum!

Purpose of the ForumThe Chilliwack Division of Family Practice, which represents Family Doctors in Chilliwack, Agassiz-Harrison,

Seabird Island, and Hope, will share fi ndings from the GP for Me Physician and Community Health Care surveys that were conducted in Fall 2013.

The Partners in Health Care Community Forum will contribute towards planning for primary and preventative primary health care activities in our community.

We need your voice, and we need your help to fi nd out how we could make it easier for you to access primary health care services (i.e. your family doctor or nurse practitioner).

A GP for Me

Documents

Agassiz Observer, April 03, 2014