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It’s not a new problem. Nor is it an easy one. Canada’s national bird takes over the grass and beachfront every summer in Harrison Hot Springs.

It’s raised the ire of at least one area resident this summer. Terry Blaker sent an email to the Village offi ce last week lamenting the plethora of poop.

“Th e area around the lagoon is fi lthy with goose poo,” he wrote. “You have to get ride of the geese.”

Village Mayor Leo Facio explains that they do have a few means at their disposal

to deal with the birds. Th e Village takes preventative steps such as speakers on the band stage that sends out a call when geese fl y over to encourage them to move on. For the geese that do land, they have a machine that picks up all the droppings Monday to Friday to help deal with the mess left behind.

"We've tried many diff erent things over the years [to get rid of them]," says Facio. "But it's a natural setting for them. We do what we can."

Facio adds they also have showers on the beach to help with concerns of swimmer's

itch, a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to certain parasites that infect some birds and mammals.

Canada geese are protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994. Th e Act prohibits people from harming birds except under specifi ed conditions. According to Environment Canada, there are a number of management tools available by permit, including destroying eggs, relocating birds and killing them under specifi c circumstances. Environment Canada urges municipal governments to prevent citizens from

feeding wild waterfowl and consider geese preferences when making future landscape planning decisions.

Facio urges people to not feed the geese, which only encourages them to stick around.

As for Blaker, he says it seems the resident population of Canada geese has “exploded.” He says while he will probably take his grandchildren to the beach again this year, it will not be to the lagoon as that appeared more goose-graced than the beach in front of the resort.

Blaker also questioned the

water quality of the lagoon.However, according toFraser Health's latest waterquality testings, the lagoon iswell within the "satisfactory"conditions, with a ratingof 6-20 geometric mean ofless than or equal to 200E. coli bacteria / 100 ml.An unsatisfactory ratingwould be 200 or more. Allareas tested within andaround Harrison met the'satisfactory' water qualitytestings, such as HarrisonLake beach left of the lagoonwith a rating of 5, SasquatchPark's Green Point at 10 andHicks Lake at 11.

Life’s a beach for geese at Harrison Lake But some residents are asking if more can’t be done to keep the birds away

A gaggle of geese pay no attention to curious onlookers on Harrison’s beach Sunday afternoon.LORENE KEITCH / OBSERVER

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Bikers are taking a stand, well actually a ride, against bullies.

Expect between 200 and 300 motorcycle riders to pass by Agassiz on Highway 7 Sunday, July 26 as they participate in the annual Bikes Against Bullies event. Th is event was started three years ago as a response to the death of Amanda Todd.

Todd was a Port Coquitlam teenager who committed suicide aft er repeated bullying. Todd posted a Youtube video that went viral about her situation, reaching more than 10 million views aft er her death a month later.

Tneesa Tyerman knew of Todd through her step sister, and she herself had struggled with bullying as a teenager. Her father rides a motorcycle and every year, he would take Tyerman on diff erent charity bike events. She decided to organize a ride event to raise awareness about the issue.

“Th e whole ideas is to raise awareness, and to take a stand that bullying is not OK,” says Tyerman.

Th ey want to have a strong showing of support for anti-bullying in the mass of bikers coming together. Tyerman says it doesn’t hurt that most kids think motorcycle riders are cool and if they say bullying is not OK, the hope is the kids take the message to heart.

She says one of the interesting things she’s learned over the last few years of being involved with this event is that

a lot of anti-bullying is focused on kids. But in talking to participants on the ride, they share about bullying in the workplace, or in their social lives. Some have shared stories of bullying back in their school days that still touches them deeply as adults.

Th e event is sponsored by Trev Deeley Motorcycles and Sq’ewá:lxw First Nation band. Mike Bellegarde, economic developer for the band, says it’s a good fi t for the Sq’ewá:lxw to be involved in this event.

“Suicide and bullying is something that really aff ects First Nations children disproport ionately,” says Bellegarde.

In a press release, the

band states that most Indigenous people have experienced some type of bullying because of their heritage, and the sexual exploitation of young Indigenous women continues to be ignored by the federal government. While the Amanda Todd Legacy Society doesn’t have a specifi c mandate to assist Indigenous youth, they make eff orts to help everyone who suff ers from bullying or sexual exploitation, regardless of race.

Bellegarde is happy to help join motorcylists to the cause of anti-bullying.

“Motorcyclists always step up to the plate and raise money,” he says.

“A lot of time, people think of motorcyclists as big tough guys that are bullies themselves. But generally, I fi nd they have big hearts.”

Th anks to the band’s funding, 100 per cent of rider’s funds will go to the Amanda Todd Legacy Fund.

Th is will be the fi rst year the ride leaves the Lower Mainland. For the third annual event, the riders will head from Trev Deeley Motorcyles in Vancouver to Ruby Creek Art Gallery on the Lougheed Highway.

It will be a great party, Bellegarde promises, with the salmon barbecue, p e r f o r m a n c e s , speeches, silent auction and family fun.

Th e cost for the ride / salmon barbecue lunch is $20, with all proceeds going to the Amanda Todd Legacy Fund. If you’re not a rider or don’t want to start from Vancouver, Bellegarde invites you to come on out for the $20 lunch, see some cool bikes

and hang out, all for a good cause. He expects the riders should start arriving at the gallery around 1 p.m. All are welcome.

For more information or to register for the ride, see http://amandatoddlegacy.org

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As many as 300 motorcycle riders could pass by Agassiz on Highway 7 Sunday, July 26 as they participate in the annual Bikes Against Bullies ride. The ride was organized following the death of Amanda Todd.

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Th e UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre was nominated for a Dairy Farm Sustainability Award for 2015.

Th e award recognizes Canadian dairy farmers that have proactively adopted on-farm management practices that extend beyond the basic requirements, and demonstrate continuous improvement in various aspects of sustainable dairy farming, according to the award criteria listed on the Dairy Farmers of Canada website.

Th e UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre is tackling issues such as animal welfare, food safety and sustainable farm practices with state-of-the-art research. Th is self-sustaining dairy farm that is home to one of North America’s largest dairy cattle research and education facilities. It houses 500 Holsteins, including 250 lactating cows.

“Th e centre provides a unique platform, one where research is funded primarily by dairy farmers, to demonstrate that the Canadian dairy farmer is listening to their customers and supporting research into better ways of

farming,” says Shelagh M. Niblock, a senior livestock nutritionist who has been working in the BC dairy industry for 35 years.

With its vision to create an exceptional learning environment with world-renowned dairy animal care researchers, the centre attracts students from around the world who aspire to be creative leaders and outstanding researchers. More than 200 students from over 35 diff erent countries have received training at the Centre since 1998.

Th e Dairy Centre is committed to improving the lives of its animals, and that of other farm animals with leading research in animal welfare and reproduction. Th e centre’s researchers have been instrumental in the development of the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle, with their research at the source

of many of the scientifi c principles supporting the Code.

“Given the heightened awareness of animal care, the work done at UBC is both timely and relevant,” says David Janssens of Nicomekl Farms Ltd in Surrey, BC, who recommended this farm for the award.

Any consumer concerned with the treatment of dairy animals on farms can gain an appreciation for farmers by taking part in tours of the facility. Nelson and the researchers regularly host tours in which they discuss dairy farm management practices, responsible care and handling of animals - to dairy producers, government offi cials, industry groups and other visitors. Th ey receive about 3,000 visitors each year.

An advantage of being a fully-functional research farm is that the results of studies

can immediately be incorporated into the day-to-day management of the dairy farm. For example, the farm opted to milk-feed their calves in groups of nine aft er research showed cognitive and social benefi ts to this type of calf rearing. Th ey also use automated calf feeders and a milk pasteurizer from DeLaval.

Th e Centre has been managed by Nelson Dinn since it fi rst opened in 1997. Born and raised a stone’s throw away from the Centre’s grounds, with a Graduate degree in Animal Science, Dinn and his dedicated staff have played a key role in ensuring that the Centre provides excellent teaching and research facilities.

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Only two other farms were nominated for the award, one from Quebec and one from New Brunswick. Th e winner will receive a prize of $2,000, a trophy and a trip to receive the Award in person

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To learn more about the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre, come to their open house Saturday, July 25, 9-4 p.m.

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Is B.C. LNG industry real? Yes

Pulling togetherIt takes courage to break a cycle of

negativity – but it can be done.For evidence, look no further than the

2015 Pulling Together Canoe Journey, which concluded last weekend at the ancestral home of the Semiahmoo First Nation.

Th e journey – which brings together many groups, including First Nations and the RCMP – continues to be a living symbol of positive co-operation. Th e metaphor is obvious – but no less powerful. In a broad sense, all humanity is in the same canoe. We all have our strengths and our contribution to make. We can’t allow our squabbles to unseat us – we can either paddle together, or let our diff erences scuttle us in chilly waters, far from a friendly shore.

In the 1997 Vision Quest that inspired the current journey, people of conscience recognized that there had to be a better way to move forward than replaying the same cycles of interaction that had pitted First Nations and police against each other for decades.

A history of bad laws, repressive ideologies and short-sighted and disrespectful policies had painted both groups into corners from which many thought there could be no escape.

While there could be no question that many wrongs had been perpetrated, those with the vision realized that it was time to

move on from the mistakes of the past – to build a future based on mutual respect.

Const. Troy Derrick – a Surrey RCMP member of First Nations heritage who has participated in the Pulling Together Canoe Journey for the last nine years – had an interesting observation at the concluding stage of the eight-day journey. “Too many people listen with the intent to reply, and not with the intent to understand,” he said.

How truly that sums up all human confl ict – whether we’re talking about a diff erence between people in a close family relationship, or strife between nations. And how much we need to heed such messages, especially in an era that tends to divide us, rather than unite us.

Th e theme of this year’s Pulling Together Canoe Journey was HealTh y Ways. It’s a play on words that recognizes a simple truth – that what is healthy for us is also healing for us.

As Derrick pointed out, each of the participants was on his or her own journey, as well as the group’s journey. But the symbolic signifi cance of a challenge to ‘heal thy ways’ should not be lost on the rest of us.

We’re all on a journey together – and the sooner we realize that, and learn to look beyond limited viewpoints motivated only by segmented self-interest, the better-off we all will be.

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Victoria – Th e B.C. legislature is back in session this week, a rare summer sitting to approve a 25-year project agreement for the fi rst large-scale liquefi ed natural gas project in northern B.C.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong released the lengthy legal agreement prior to the debate, saying this step should remove any doubt that an international investment group led by Petronas of Malaysia intends to go ahead.

With billions invested in upstream resources and buyers waiting at home, the Pacifi c Northwest LNG group includes Chinese state corporation Sinopec, Indian Oil Corp., Japan Petroleum Exploration Corp. and Petroleum Brunei.

Th e most contentious issue is the government’s intention to protect

the investors from “discriminatory” tax and regulations for the life of the project. Th e government insists these sorts of long-term cost certainty agreements are commonplace, and don’t aff ect provincial and federal taxes or environmental regulations unless they single out LNG operations.

Future governments can raise corporate tax rates, carbon tax or enter into a cap and trade system. Ottawa can scrap capital cost allowances that were recently extended to LNG producers, which is signifi cant because Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has indicated he would get rid of what he calls subsidies to fossil fuels.

Both the province and Ottawa allow capital cost write-off s against corporate tax, to attract investment. B.C. attracted a lot of gas drilling rigs from Alberta with tax breaks for deep drilling.

Th e B.C. government invited comparisons with Western Australia LNG producers, and NDP researchers did just that. Th ey

noted that Australia’s Gorgon and North West Shelf LNG projects have written provisions that local employment and local suppliers will

get preference.Th ose are absent in B.C., along

with apprenticeship guarantees for LNG.

“Th ere was hard bargaining by the companies, and certainly the premier went into this negotiation in a very weak position, having to deliver on her extravagant and

grandiose promises from the election,” NDP critic Bruce Ralston said. “Th e companies did well. Whether the citizens of British Columbia did well is certainly an open question.”

Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver painted himself into a corner, having spent the last two years dismissing the B.C. LNG industry as a fantasy that will never come to pass, strictly on economic grounds. He has since branded the Petronas deal, a template for any future projects, a “generational sellout.”

Another big player with gas well investments in northeast B.C. is Shell, with a proposal for Kitimat. Its prospects have improved since it took over British Gas Group, which had its own LNG intentions here. Another group led by Altagas remains on track to ship LNG from its Douglas Channel site before the end of the decade.

It’s important to remember that without LNG exports, B.C.’s natural gas industry will shrink rapidly aft er

50 years of increasingly signifi cant revenues from sales to the U.S. Leaving aside all the political positioning around the province’s largest private investment to date, if this doesn’t go ahead we will all feel the eff ects.

De Jong had a blunt response when asked what the province gets in return for all its guarantees of low tax environment: “Th eir money.”

At peak construction, Pacifi c Northwest LNG will need as many as 4,500 workers, with 500 or more operations jobs depending on how far it expands.

Th e fi nance ministry forecasts that once Pacifi c Northwest LNG is up and running, it represents $9 billion in revenues to the province over 10 years, including gas royalties and taxes. Th at’s more than taxpayers can expect from the entire forest industry.

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

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Sometimes all it takes is a little fi re under the hood to change your perspective.

I felt rushed Saturday morning. Due to scheduling confl icts, I was running solo with my kids and planned

to take photos at the pool, Kilby, and enjoy some festival fun in Harrison. I got my two children dressed, ready to go and all the necessities of outings

with small children packed in the car.

As we turned left on Tuyttens Road, the car died and smoke poured from the hood.

Uh-oh.I quickly pulled over, leapt

out of the car and unbuckled their cumbersome carseat straps. Images of TV car explosions ran through my head as I grabbed my kids and ran across the road and as far up as I felt was safe before calling 9-1-1.

Th e Agassiz Fire Department was on scene within minutes. Th e crew was professional, quick and kind. Th ey chatted to my kids and assured me I did the right thing by calling. (It was, aft er all, only a small fi re).

A tow truck from Pioneer Motors picked it up and by Monday morning, it was ready to drive again.

I went from feeling rushed at wanting to cover all these events to having time to spare while we waited for a lift back

home. My kids and I relaxed, played at the playground and spent time together. While it was frustrating not being able to do my job, I realized how much I had to be thankful for. Th e car didn’t catch on fi re on the bridge. Th e fi re crew came swift ly. And my kids looked at the whole incident with adventure, not fear.

It was strange being on the “other” side of a callout. When I do attend local emergencies, it’s as a reporter there to cover the event for the paper.

To be the one sitting on the side of the road, worried for my children’s safety and the damage to my car, it felt very diff erent. I have a renewed appreciation for the work our local emergency crews do. Th ey not only put out fi res, or transport injured people, or keep our communities safe. Th ey are a calm presence in a time of crisis, or in my case, in a time of inconvenience mixed with a little unnecessary anxiety.

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Everone in Agassiz and Harrison knows about the Friendship House. � is busy

building is home to Family Parenting Place on side, where families come to learn and play together. � e other side is home to the Kent Harrison Senior Social Cultural Society and the Old Age Pensioners branch. � is active group of seniors can be found almost daily in the centre, participating in everything from � oor curling to line dancing, jammers music sessions to sit and be t. � ere isn’t a time you go in where the co� ee pot isn’t on and the conversation isn’t � owing. On top of the regular events, Friendship House has special events such as the always-popular St Patrick’s Tea and Bake Sale, spaghetti dinners and a New year’s Eve Party.But like everything else here, Friendship House had a beginning. And those beginnings were documented in the very rst edition of the Agassiz-Harrison Observer. As we take time this year to re� ect back on � e Observer’s rst year in production, let’s take a moment to see back to the start of a great community building:Sodturning this Sunday: excerpts from the

Observer article dated March 28, 1990

A groundbreaking ceremony this Sunday at 3 p.m. will mark the beginning of construction of the Agassiz-Harrison seniors social and child daycare centre.

Located on Morrow Road between Dogwood Manor and Kent Elementary School, a portion of the land, on which the “L”-shaped building will stand, was donated by Lorraine Sciotti and her late husband Sam, three years ago to

make way for the project initiated by the Harrison-Agassiz Rotary Club.

Owned now by the Agassiz-Harrison Senior Citizens Housing Society, both the Agassiz-Harrison Daycare Society and the kent-Harrison Seniors Social

Centre Society have leased the land for 30 years, which is extendable to 99 years.

� e seniors’ centre and the daycare will each have one leg of the complex.

� e daycare centre will be approximately 30 by 75 feet, while the senior social centre is about 40 by 90 feet, according to Emil Grieshaber of the Kent-Harrison Seniors Social Centre Society, and member of the building committee.

� e seniors centre will feature a large meeting room with a vaulted ceiling and a spacious and well-equipped kitchen.

When completed, the local chapter of the Old Age Pensioners will make their home in the new unnamed centre that will be opened to all senior citizens.

With the new permanent home, the OAP will provide seniors with various activities such as exercise classes, guest speakers, lms, table games, and whatever else that interests the seniors.

Much of the construction of the building will

be done by volunteers of the local Rotary Club, said Ray Brule, club president.

Brule also noted that Leo Facio was a key initiator in the project when the early discussions started seven years ago.

Total cost of the project is estimated at $225,000, according to Gordon and Jean Wallis, treasurers of the building committee and members of the Kent-Harrison Senior Social Centre Society.

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Seniors enjoy the wildly popular St. Patrick’s Day tea at Friendship House last March. Something is always happening at this wonderful community venue for senior citizens.

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Balance Between Risk And Bene� t With MedicationsBritish Columbia seniors, like those in the rest of Canada, represent one of the fastest growing segments of the population and, for many, aging increases the likelihood of multiple health problems such as coronary artery disease, arthritis, stroke, and diabetes. As the number of illnesses increases, so does, most o� en, the number of prescription medications used to treat these illnesses. It is not unusual to � nd many seniors using � ve or more drugs, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, complementary medicines such as herbal remedies, and dietary supplements such as vitamins. � e term used to describe taking multiple drugs is called polypharmacy.

But while medications play an important role in disease management and health care, it becomes a challenge to achieve an ideal balance between the bene� ts and risks of medications. Elderly patients are particularly susceptible to polypharmacy not only because they take more medications than younger patients but also because of the way in which aging bodies handle medication.

With advancing age, there is a progressive functional decline in the body’s organ systems leading to changes in the way medications are handled within and removed from the body. Medications remain in the system longer; medications become concentrated in particular parts of the body because of poor circulation; the liver shrinks and there is less volume of blood being pumped by the heart which a ects metabolism; and, decreased kidney function a ects how the drug is eliminated from the body. As a consequence, older patients may be more sensitive to some drugs and less sensitive to others.

An adverse drug reaction (ADE), caused by the body’s reaction to a drug is common in older adults and taking more medications increases the risk of an ADE. Physical signs that should arouse suspicion of an ADE include fatigue, constipation, diarrhoea, confusion, incontinence, weight loss, weakness, tremors, falls, drowsiness, dizziness, depression, agitation, and anxiety. While taking more medications increases the risk of an ADE, it is not the only important consideration. ADEs can also result when patients 1) inappropriately misuse, overuse, or underuse medications, 2) consume, along with prescribed medication, substances such as alcohol and herbal remedies without

understanding potential side e ects, and 3) under reporting all the other drugs and products they are consuming.

Polypharmacy is complicated matter, one which cannot be discussed in a few paragraphs. Medicines cure infectious diseases, prevent problems of chronic diseases, and alleviate pain and su ering for people every day. Sometimes, it is not possible to avoid prescribing many medications but this is not a bad thing if thoughtful polypharmacy is practised. But medicines can also cause harm resulting in ADEs. Becoming educated about all of the medicines taken into the body, noting any reaction(s) to them and sharing this information with the doctor should be a priority for every patient.

To reduce the risk of harm from adverse drug events, patients should:

1) keep a list of all medications they use – prescription, over-the-counter, herbal remedies, and any supplements

2) follow directions about how the medication should be used

3) ask the doctor and pharmacist questions about the medicines

4) keep up with any blood testing recommended by the doctor

5) take pain relievers and antibiotics only as directed.

Contributed by the Agassiz Community Health Centre

The Status of Internet Pharmacy in CanadaA number of pharmacies in Canada have legitimate Web sites that o er a limited range of products and services, including information for consumers, and shopping for certain items. � e practice of pharmacy in Canada is regulated by the provinces, and any licensed pharmacy that o ers Internet services must meet the standards of practice within its own province.

If you have questions about whether an Internet pharmacy is legitimate, contact the licensing body in your province or territory.

Minimizing Your RiskDo not take any prescription drug that has not been prescribed for you by a health care practitioner who has examined you in person.

Do tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of the health products you take, including

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If you decide to order drugs on line:

Do not do business with a Web site that:

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• o ers prescription drugs without a prescription, or o ers to issue a prescription based on answers to an on-line questionnaire;

• claims to have a “miracle cure” for any serious condition; or

• sells products that do not have a DIN (see below) issued by Health Canada.

Do make sure you are dealing with a Canadian-

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Finally, if you have a question or complaint about therapeutic drug products purchased on line, call Health Canada’s toll-free hotline: 1-800-267-9675

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Our next fun fundraiser is coming quickly at the end of this month. Sunday, June 26 is the big day for the Lions annual car show. Th is is the one where we shut down

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Despite weeks of heat wave, the sky turned cloudy on Friday and it began to rain on Saturday just in time for the Agassiz annual swim meet. Th is seems to be tradition that it rains just in time for our swim meet. However the coolness made it more pleasant to be standing on deck cheering, coaching and encouraging the swimmers. All in all 49 swimmers and two coaches had a long but enjoyable meet together.

Claire Corder impressed all of us at her fi rst swim meet with her enthusiasm and smiles. Normally 6 and under swimmers only do 25 m (1 length of the pool) but she enjoyed back stroke so much that she asked to swim 50 m with the older kids. It takes time and practice to learn about the specifi c rules around the correct way to fi nish the race and what position you are in when you touch the wall. Claire fi nished the race in 1:53.18 but was unfortunately disqualifi ed for an illegal touch at the end of the race. She is ready to do it right next time.

Watching Randolf McInroy on the benches before his races you realize he is serious. Other swimmers are chatting, laughing,

climbing trees and generally being kids. Randolf is serious and quiet. He tells me he wants to be at the top provincially. He certainly did well in Agassiz with a 1st place in 50 breast and 3rd in 50 fl y, 100 IM and 100 free. His sister is more about personal best times than winning races. Still she came 4th in 50 fl y and 5th in 50 free, smiling as she got out of the pool.

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meets are all a week or two apart so you start to expect and watch for the same swimmers to make to fi nals. Th is meet was no diff erent for the three Stoeckly swimmers. Anton came second in 4 events: 50 free, 50 fl y, 100 breast and 100 free. Dana came 1st in 50 fl y and 4th in 50 back and 100 IM. Justine came in 4th in 50 fl y and 5th in 100 breast. All 3 look beautiful and powerful when they race, moving fast and sleekly down the lanes; their hard work and training paid off .

One also tends to expect swimmers to fi nish around the same place in fi nals as in their heats. Once in awhile you get a nice surprise. Th is weekend Logan Sparkes impressed us in 100 back by moving from 5th to 2nd place taking off an extra 2

seconds for another besttime. He also same 4thin 200 IM and 6th in 50free and 50 fl y.

Sometimes swimmersstart to all look thesame aft er hours ofwatching. You start tolook for AHA on theswim cap to know whoto cheer for. Th en thereare some people thatstand out. When AlexSchwictenberg starts arace, you can't miss him.He literally leaps off theblocks into a dive as thestarter sounds. He isjust as full of energy andenthusiasm betweenhis races. He fi nished6th in 50 free, 5th in 50fl y and 4th in 100 fl y.His younger brotherMark is full of the samemischievous energy andfi nished 4th in 50 breast.

It is delightful to watchJaydin and Taylor Leescoaching and helpingthe youngest swimmerslearn how to swim andrace at the meet. Tayloreven got in the pool toswim beside some ofthe youngest kids andencourage them fortheir 25 m swim. Againat this meet they swamtogether (sometimeseven in the next lane)in all their fi nals. Jaydincame 1st in 50 free and100 breast, 2nd in 50fl y and 3rd in 100 freewhile Taylor came 4thin 50 free, 5th in 100breast 4th in 50 fl y and6th in 100 free.

Th ere are some othernotable events I wouldlike to mention. AmarriReynen who came 1stin 50 fl y and 2nd in 100free. She really steppedup her freestyle in thefi nals. Nicola Jamescame 4th in 50 fl y.Brooklyn McMullincame 6th in 50 fl y.Morgan Sparkes came3rd in 50 back and 4thin 50 free.

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Groups & Activities For EveryoneHooked on Books: Agassiz Library Book Club takes place on the third Tuesday of every month, starting at 6:30pm at the Agassiz Library. Love to read and want to talk about what you’re reading? You don’t have to be a member, just drop in when you can. Pick up the book at the library any time before the meeting and get ready to share your opinions!Scrabble Club - Wednesdays, 2 pm - 4 pm at Agassiz Library. Free, drop in, all skill levels welcome. Enjoy the game, friendship and a cup of co� ee.Stitch “n” Rip - Every Tuesday from 9 am - 1 pm. Come to the Harrison Mills Hall with any un� nished sewing, stitching, knitting projects, etc. FMI call Kim 604-796-2336.Olive Branch Dinners - Come join us for a free home cooked meal. Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm. 7571 Morrow Rd, ACS gym. No expectations, enjoy community companionship. Families & all ages welcome.T.O.P.S. - Meets Thursdays at 9:30 am, or 5:45 pm., at the Agassiz Christian Church.Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Thrift Store - We’re looking for volunteers! Open Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. Feel free to come by 6919 Cheam Avenue or call 604-796-9932 FMI.Royal Canadian Legion - Hosts drop-in “Fun Darts” every Mon. at 4 pm & Fri. at 8 pm, Players needed, arrive early to register. Cribbage daily. Non-members welcome. Call 604-796-2332The Wednesday Walkers - Easy hiking every Wednesday. FMI call Eleanor 604-795-0076Knitting/Crochet Sisters Group - Projects for worthy causes. Contact Alice 604-796-3060 or email [email protected] Al-Anon. - Is someone’s drinking a� ecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-796-9865 or Anne 604-793-3103Agassiz Elks Lounge - 1824 #9 Hwy, open daily 3pm till closing. Everyone welcomeAgassiz-Harrison Garden Club - Meets the second Wednesday 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 Wednesday of each month at the Lion’s Den in the Ag-Rec Hall, 6800 Pioneer Ave. FMI call Joey at 604-796-9951Hope Christian Women’s Club Brunch - Free nursery by reservation as well. For info & reservations call Raye 604-869-5420 Agassiz 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 [email protected] or visit 7046 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz.Friendship House Nickel Bingo on Mon. at 1 pm, Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm, Sit and Be Fit 10:30 am Mon. & Fri., Drop-in Floor Curling 7 pm Thurs.Kent-Harrison Arts Council - KHAC meets the third Sunday of each month. FMI call (604) 796-8604 or email us at [email protected] International All-weather Tennis Club - Drop-in tennis at 8 am daily at the Spring Park tennis complex. All are welcome. Good fun and exercise is guaranteed at no cost. FMI contact John Allen 796-9117Jam Session - Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm - 10:30pm by donation. Everyone welcome, bring an instrument and a friend! OAP Hall, Friendship Hall. FMI call Derry at 604-796-1084Lions TV Bingo - Thursday nights at 6 pm on Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The Source - Chehalis Store & Ledoux HardwareThe Chilliwack MS Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group - Meets every third Wednesday of each month from noon to 2pm at the lunchroom of the Royal Cafe 45886 Wellington St., Chilliwack. New members welcome. FYI call Owen at 604-795-5216The Agassiz-Harrison Ladies Golf Club - Play at the Harrison Resort Course Tuesdays at 4:50 pm and Thursdays at 9:30 am. All levels welcome. FMI call 604-796-3592.Agassiz ESL Conversation Circles - Practice speaking English at the Agassiz Library Tuesdays from 1:15 - 2:15 in July and on August 4.

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TOURNAMENTThe Agassiz Fire Department would like to thank all of the businesses, people and golf hole sponsors who donated to our 15th charity golf tournament. You made this golf tournament another success at the Sandpiper Golf Course, raising over $8,500.00. All proceeds will be going to the RCMP Victim Assistance Program, BC Cancer Society, Honor House in New Westminster, BC Children Hospital, Heart & Stroke Society and the Agassiz Fire Department bursary fund. Thanks again for your support of our Fire Department and the Communities we live in. - Fire Chief, Wayne Dyer

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Golf Prize Donations: Waterways Houseboats, Twin Anchors Houseboat, Star FM 98.3, Sandpiper Golf Resort, OK Tire in Agassiz, Agassiz Barber Shop, Big O Tires, Harrison Golf Course, Harrison Resort and Spa, Ken’s Tire & Wheel, Stile Wines, Dr. Bob Erickson Inc. , Fraser River Lodge, Acklands Grainger, Shoreline Tours & Charter, Wholesale Fire & Rescue Ltd., Harrison Beach Hotel, Kidde Canada, Super Valu, District of Kent, Spectra Energy, Rocky Mountain Phoenix, Holly Tree Florist & Gifts, Knockout Signs & Printing, Horn of Plenty Café, Lordco Auto Parts, A&W Restaurant, Jack’s Restaurant & Steakhouse, Zone West, Heritage House Cafe, Mertin GM Auto Group, Manning Park Resort, Bootleg Gap Golf Course, Community Recreation & Cultural Center Starbucks Coffee Company, Agassiz Barber Shop, Ledoux Hardware & Supply Ltd., Len Davidiuk Tax Services, Agassiz Builders Ltd., Royalwood Golf Ltd., Eclipse Transport Ltd., Undine’s Retreat Day Spa Inc., Chilliwack Chief’s Hockey Club, Sasquatch Inn Pub, Exact Mold Ltd. The Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre, Guillevin International Co., The Back Porch, Minter Gardens, Kwikwexwelhp Institution, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Hallmark Facility Services Ltd., Ducks Unlimited Canada, Downtown Chilliwack Safeway, Times Square Suites Hotel, Cheam Village, Kent Outdoors, Hub International Barton Insurance Broker, Tommy Gunn’s Original Barbershop, Chilliwack I Phone Repair, Eecol Electric Corp., BC Lions Football Club, Agassiz Computer Care, Finnback Custom Woodworks, Silvano’s Restaurant, Save On Foods, Merritt Fire Department, Chilliwack RCMP, Sunset Holistic Therapies, Harrison Hairstyling & Day Spa, Louies Automotive, The Black Forest Restaurant, Bridal Falls Travel Center, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Millie Morrow (Avon), Tall Timber B & B, Kumsheen Rafting Resort, Greek Island Restaurant II, Star-Gro-Products Inc., JR Jewlers, The Happy Hoofers, Village Pizzeria, Tappins Putting Course, Allenby’s General Store, Silver Reef Hotel.Casino.Spa, Cookies Restaurant, Agassiz/Popkum Subway, Old Settler Pub, Abbotsford Entertainment Centre, Summerland Golf & Country Club, Greystone Promotional Products Inc., Murryville Travel Ltd., Pioneer Building Supplies, Agassiz Produce, Wayne and Cheryl Dyer, Jim Rodgers, Chandelle Agar, Ian Olson, Dwight Schneider, John Law, Muriel West and Sandy Wardel.

Golf Tournament Winning Team: Bob Morrison, Brain Gates, John Law, Jim McMurdo.Second Place Team: Jeff Van Woerden, Len Jones, Daryl Katchaluba, Craig Short.Third Place Team: Holger Schwichtenberg, Marilee Jones, Brian Loughlin, Barry Loughlin.Most Honest Team: Linton Wallin, Jim Rodgers, Terry Sewell, Phil Lacey. Closest to the pin winners: Daryl Katchaluba, Tom DeSorcy, Melisa Kennedy, Ryan Clarke, Sharon Wiehler, Dwayne Farlin.

Long drive winners: Tia Dyer, Barry Loughlin.

Putting contest winner: First Place – Derek Webster, Second Place – Terry Sewell.

“A special thanks to the Sandpiper Golf Course and Rowena’s Inn for a great dinner and to the tournament organizers Cheryl Dyer, Darla Humney, Deanne Wilson, Courtland Whitney, Breanne Watson, Dianne ZenZen, Katrina Ozzard firefighters Wayne Dyer, Dwight Schneider, Chris Wilson, Mitch Baker, Mike Shaw, Mike Van Laerhoven, Colin Kerkhoff, Ross McInroy, Simon Ozzard, Colton Ozzard, Casey Klop, Chris Renaud, and Art Neels.”

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Family and Tradition are at the Core of Harrison Festival’s second weekend

The O’Schraves perform on the beach stage July 17 and will be doing a workshop along with Les Poules A Colin July 18 as part of the Harrison Festival of the Art’s 2015 final weekend.

Th e 37th annual Harrison Festival of the Arts will be wrapping up its nine day program in beautiful Harrison Hot Springs, BC July 17 to 19 with a fi nal weekend packed with rich family heritage and long-standing musical traditions.

Performing the Beach Stage July 17 & 19, Les Poules à Colin and Th e O’Schraves have a deep history together, representing at least fi ve Franco-Ontarian and Quebecois musical clans. Spending numerous summers together since they were small kids at the Algoma Trad music and dance camp in Northern Ontario, these two groups are deeply entrenched in traditional family music. North Vancouver’s Vashaan Ensemble, performing the Beach Stage July 18, also have family at their core. Parents Reza and Fatieh Honari raised their children Hamin and Hidayat with a love of traditional Persian music. While not related to one another, Senegalese kora player Boujou Cissoko and Beninian guitarist Yoro Noukoussi also come from musical families. Th ey are collaborating for a special Beach Stage performance July 19 representing the best of Vancouver’s African music scene.

Enriching the concept of traditional music are a number of other Beach Stage performers. Drawing on Old Time Southern music, with clawhammer banjo at the forefront and beautiful falsetto singing, Oliver Swain’s BIG MACHINE brings a contemporary sensibility to the traditional, even drawing on the repertoire of great Canadian songwriter Leonard Cohen. Suzie Vinnick also combines the contemporary with the traditional, in the realm of acoustic blues. Vancouver’s Paul Pigat, well known for his rockabilly incarnation Cousin Harley, brings his own country blues project Boxcar Campfi re to the scenic waterfront Beach Stage. Finally, New York fusion band Matuto manages to combine Appalachian music with Brazilian grooves - a combination that results in a rollicking groove that will get everyone to their feet.

Also rocking up traditional styles July 18 in the intimate Memorial Hall is Bassekou Kouyat é & Ngoni Ba from Mali. Bassekou plays electrifi ed versions of the ngoni, a type of West African acoustic string instrument, along with his sons and features the

fi ne singing of Amy Sacko, his wife.Not to be overlooked are two more

stellar evening performances in the air-conditioned Memorial Hall. July 17, Th e Harpoonist & Th e Axe Murderer guarantee to put on a rocking blues show. Th e band’s colourful name references the harp (harmonica) and axe (guitar) of Shawn Hall and Matthew Rogers, a duo who pump out hard driving contemporary electric blues. Th e fi nal show of the Festival July 19 is soulful Newfoundland trio Th e Once. Th is group embodies the heritage of Newfoundlander’s love for great song and making the audience feel welcome and included in the performance. Back from touring the world with Passenger, Th e Once is a fi tting close for what promises to be an exciting and heartwarming series of acts this year.

Th e Festival’s weekend workshops and waterfront Art Market also have strong connections to tradition. Saturday’s workshop in the Memorial Hall with Les Poules à Colin and Th e O’Schraves brings their huge repertoire of toe-tapping Quebecois and Ontarian tunes for a called dance workshop with Seattle caller Suzanne Girardot. Sunday workshops include the very popular Aboriginal Drum Making with Sts’ailes artist Darren Charlie and participatory Crystal Spirit Sound Healing with Elizabeth Mueller and Cheryl Redfern.

A staple feature of the Festival for more than 25 years, the juried art market features more than 50 plus vendors representing the legacy of craft smanship from traditional fi rst nations art to contemporary takes on woodworking, body products, ceramics, jewelry and more.

With two music venues, a waterfront Art Market, Visual Art Exhibit, Children’s Day, weekend workshops, Literary Cafe, Evening of Th eatre and new Acoustic Stage the Harrison Festival of the Arts is an event for the whole family.

Admission to the Beach Stage, Art Market, Workshops and Visual Art Exhibit is by donation. Children 12 and under are admitted free to evening Memorial Hall shows. Complete lineup and tickets for the 37th annual Harrison Festival of the Art are available online at www.harrisonfestival.com, by phone at 604-796-3664 or in person at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison.

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Right aft er the heats are completed the team relays begin. Th e team energy in relays is intense. Even though each meet has the relay event an observer would think it was the fi rst time the team raced together by the amount of excitement and screams of encouragement that occurs. Swimmers sometimes go faster in a relay than in their own events. Th is was the case in the Division 8 boys free relay. Nashon Douglas swam an impressive 25.81 seconds for his 50 free leg to out touch the Chilliwack team for a fi rst place fi nish. Alex, Anton and coach Jordon swam on this team. Nashon of course also won the 50 free individual event. He also came second in 100 free and 3rd in 100 back. Th e Division 6 girls free relay consisting of Justine, Jaydin, Taylor and

Katelyn Gafk a also had a close excitingsecond place fi nish, with all the top 3teams fi nishing within 2 seconds of eachother. Th ere was another new relay eventat this meet - the coaches relay. It provedwe really do have the best coaches!Sydney and Jordan won the event. Sydneyalso came 1st in her 100o fl y and Jordancame 2nd in his 200 IM.

Th ank you very much to all thesponsors who helped make this meethappen. Th ank you to all the peoplewho donated items for the silent auction.Finally thank you most of all to theparents who gave up their whole weekendto help time, run the computer programs,make announcements, be stroke and turnjudges and provide great food for thevolunteers. It was a great weekend and thesun did come out on Sunday aft ernoon.

Beautiful British Columbia is home to a vast and diverse community of professional artisans and designers. Th e 37th annual Harrison Festival of the Arts, running until July 19 in Harrison Hot Springs showcases a sampling of this creative culture at their Festival Art Market, on again this Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19. Artisans and designers from as far away as the Okanagan region will be joining a strong showing from the local Fraser Valley.

"Th e Fraser Valley has a vibrant arts scene and we are very pleased to be welcoming such a broad

selection of unique local vendors to our small lake side Village," says Harrison Festival Society Artistic Director, Andy Hillhouse.

Set amongst the breathtaking mountain scenery of Harrison Lake, this juried market has been a staple feature of the Festival for more than 25 years. Th e more than 50 plus vendors that make up this waterfront market off er a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind home decor, body care, food, fashion and artful creations amidst the small town atmosphere and hospitality of Harrison Hot Springs.

"We are proud tosupport and nurturelocally producedhandmade products,"says Hillhouse. "As agrassroots organizationwe know fi rsthand theimportance of communityminded small business incontributing to healthycommunities."

Admission to theFestival Art Market isby donation. Completelineup and tickets for the37th annual HarrisonFestival of the Art areavailable online at www.harrisonfestival.com, byphone at 604-796-3664or in person at the RangerStation Art Gallery inHarrison.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGOffi cial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1508.01, 2015 and District

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PURPOSE OF THE HEARING:The District of Kent is holding a public hearing on proposed map amendments

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Amendment Bylaw No. 1508.01, 2015 and District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219,

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WHEN:Monday, July 20, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. is the date of the public hearing. You may

review the proposed amendments, all background material, and staff reports in

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WHERE: The public hearing is to be held in the Centennial Centre of the Municipal Hall,

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many family and friends.

Bruneski Eleanor, Adena

Mom passed away peacefully in her 92nd year on July 12, 2015 at Cheam Village in her home town of Agassiz, BC. She was predeceased by her husband Lloyd Victor Bruneski in 2008; and by her daughter Beverly Ann Schmidt in 1997. She is survived by her son-in-law Leonard (& Jean) Schmidt, her sons Ray (& Sharon), Dale (& Sandi), Dan (& Rita), Glen (& Karen); 9 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.Our Mom loved the Lord all of her life and was active in her church. She loved fl owers and gardening; and her home was always open to friends and strangers alike, where she shared many meals, and where there was always room for another person. We will miss her generous, loving, prayerful spirit.Memorial Service to be held on Sat. July 18 at 11:00 am at the Harrison Gospel Chapel in Harrison Hot Springs BC.

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This position will be focused on container drayage and off-dock container services: Building our port business both for inbound and outbound overseas clients as well as our domestic clients for this service. Our diverse network within Western Canada allows the successful individual many pools to draw from to be able to successfully present our “Value Proposition”.

This individual will project a confi dent and professional image for Van-Kam. Applicants should have previous sales experience which demonstrates an ability to ‘grow the business’ and to seek creative solutions to transporta-tion issues. The successful individual will develop and imple-ment new business strategies that capture revenue, aiding in the growth and profi tability of the drayage market. We are seeking an individual with knowledge and experience in the transportation industry, in particular, the overseas container business - these individuals will be given preference.

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18 Agassiz Harrison Observer, Thursday, July 16, 2015

Position Available:

Golf Course MechanicThe Sandpiper Golf Course in Harrison Mills, B.C. is looking to fi ll the position of Golf Course Mechanic

Job Description• Repair and maintenance of all golf course equipment• Sharpening reels, bed knifes and rotary blades• Setup, maintain and provide on course adjustments to reel mowing equipment• Organized shop, operate with a keen sense of ownership and positive attitude• Perform other duties as required including operating equipment

Qualifi cations• Extensive mechanical experience• Experience setting up, adjusting and back lapping reel mowers• Physically fi t and able to perform a wide range of duties• Willingness to learn and advance within the industry• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle transportation

CompensationWage will be $19-$26/ hour, depending on experience, knowledge and skills

Please e-mail résumés to Brendan Rutley, Golf Course Superintendent [email protected]

7068883

MarketingConsultantThe Mission Record, one of Canada’s leading community newspapers, has an opening for a Marketing Consultant.

This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to existing clients while successfully prospecting new business in one of the Fraser Valley’s growing markets.

The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, a persuasive manner (previous sales experience preferred), is highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills. Training is provided.

Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. The Record combines a salary/benefi ts package designed to attract and retain outstanding staff.

Please send your application in confi dence to:

Andrew FranklinPublisher34375 Gladys AvenueAbbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5e-mail: [email protected]

Closing Date: Friday, July 17, 2015We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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NOTICE OF WAIVED PUBLIC HEARINGDistrict of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1523, 2015

WHAT:A zoning map amendment to the District of Kent Zoning Bylaw is being considered

by the District of Kent Council. The proposed District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219,

Amendment Bylaw 1523, 2015 (Bylaw 1523) has received fi rst and second reading.

If adopted, Bylaw 1523 would rezone 7319 Morrow Road (formerly known as 7309

and 7335 Morrow Road and PID 010-252-851 Morrow Road, Agassiz, BC) shown in

hatched area in the location map below from its current Single-Dwelling Residential

1 (RS-1) zone to a Multiple-Dwelling Residential 1 (RM-1) zone. This would enable

construction of 9 duplex townhomes (18 units) on this property, subject to the

developer’s obtainment of required permits.

Considering that the zoning map amendment is consistent with the direction of

the District of Kent Offi cial Community Plan, Council has waived the public hearing

pursuant to Section 893 of the Local Government Act.

The District welcomes public comments in written form. To be considered by Council,

your written comments must be received by 4:00 p.m. July 20, 2015.

WHEN:Bylaw 1523 will be considered for third and fi nal reading by Council at its regular

meeting on July 20, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. You can review the proposed amendment

bylaw, staff report, and background information between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) from July 6 to July 20, 2015 inclusive.

WHERE: Council’s fi nal consideration of the proposed Bylaw 1523 will be held in the

Centennial Centre of the Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC. All

relevant documents are available to view at the reception desk of the Municipal Hall.

Please address written comments to Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development

Services, District of Kent, PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0.

SUBJECT LANDS:

QUESTIONS: Please contact Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services at (604) 796-2235.

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FARM WORKERRequired for UBC Dairy Education & Research Centre

in Agassiz, BC

Duties Include milking, feeding animals,assisting with research projects and field work.

Excellent benefi t package & great team environment!

Please forward your resume & cover letter (quoting position title) to:

email: [email protected] or Fax: 604-796-8413

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit, is committed to employment equity, and encourages all qualifi ed individuals to apply.

Great Summer Employment at BC’s #1 Waterpark!

POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN:

FOR DETAILED LIST OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE PLEASE VISIT US AT:http://www.cultus.com/contact-us/employment/

[email protected] or fax 604.858.2934

TO APPLY email resume and cover letter indicating position being applied to as well as your most recent

High School or Post Secondary education to:

Great Work Environment! Great Hours! All Positions Start at $10.50/hr. Paid Training and Uniform Provided

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

LOCAL, reputable, craft manufac-turing company looking for reliable, motivated pieceworkers. Training provided at no cost to you. We are VERY busy! Unlimited earning po-tential. Please leave your name and number ONLY at 604-826-4651 or at our email [email protected]. We respond to ALL calls and messages in the order they are received.

OUR GLASS Shop, located on Vancouver Island, seeking qualifi ed glazier or 2nd year apprentice. Competitive wage based on experience/benefi t package. Please respond to: [email protected]

RESORT MANAGER Req’d Sal$20.5/hr, FT, Pmt, Exp: 2+yrs or related edu & 1+yr exp, Duties: Develop & implement policies & procedures for daily operations. Negotiate with suppliers for provision of materials and supplies. Prepare budget. Monitor revenues and expenses. Develop business plans. Recruit, hire, supervise & review staff. Set work schedule. Conduct training sessions. Respond to complaints. Arrange & oversee maintenance. May perform front desk duties. Able to work in fast-paced environ-ment and tight deadlines. Lang: English. Contact Jessie from Harrison Lakeview Resort Ltd. located 298 Lillooet Ave, Harrison Hot Springs BC, V0M1K0.

Apply to: [email protected]

or fax: 604.491.4408

SALES ASSOCIATESJoin Our Team!

Full time and Part Time opportunities available. Work N Play Clothing Company is excited to announce it will be opening a brand new store located in Chilliwack, B.C.

Competitive Wages Based on experience.

Please e-mail your resume to

[email protected]

Wholesale Meat CuttersJohnston’s Meat Processing Plant, located at 5828 Promontory Rd. in Chilliwack, BC, is looking for 6 experienced Meat Cutters for F/T, perm. positions. Mon-Fri, no weekends or nights. Wages $16.19 to $20.12/hour, approximately 40hrs per week. Other benefi ts as per Collective Agreement: Medical and Dental Benefi ts, Disability, Life insurance, Group Insurance, RRSP, Vision Care. Duties: Cut, trim & prepare standard cuts of meat; remove bones. Work in refrigerated area. Specifi c skills req’d: Knife skills, deboning and trimming beef and pork; Must have steel-toe safety boots.Apply to: Sandy Semaschuk

E-mail: [email protected]

Fax: 604-858-0090In person:

5828 Promontory Road, Chilliwack BC, V2R 4M4

Part-time Line Cook needed. Apply at Horn of Plenty Cafe with resume. 2406 Hot Springs Road

HOUSE CLEANERS/ JANITORS

REQUIRED NOWPAY $12-15 PER HOUR

Apply WeekdaysBetween 9AM to 2PM at:

118-713 Columbia StNew West 604.522.4900

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION!In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!


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Experienced Crane Operator

Required for 40 Ton HIAB. Must have clean drivers abstract and current full crane certifi cation Level A for B.C. Crane Knowl-edge and rigging experience a must. Competitive wages based on experience & benefi ts

package.

To Apply please e-mail resume to:

[email protected]

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

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

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

Almost Everything Handyman Services - Junk removal, home re-pairs, yard/house cleanup, pressure washing, gutters, etc. 604-792-3018

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

VECTOR RENO’S Specializing in all interior & exterior

home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327

.Dan Knoke Trucking 1-888-794-3388

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPINGAcross the street - across the world

Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

NORTH STARS PAINTINGwww.northstars-painting.com

AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE!

778.344.1069

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

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.

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

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

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

We Service all Makes• ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks

& all others• Medical & Fire• Free* Alarm Systems

604-792-8055 / 854-8055

from $499 (Made in BC)Repairs & Service. We extend

warranties to all makes. Vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change!

604-792-8055 / 854-8055

AMERICAN COCKER, vet ✔, cud-dly, family raised, paper trained. Exc pet! $900. 604-823-4393 Chwk.

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

COLLIE DOODLE (collie x poodle) puppies, born June 12, specially created, ideal family dogs, intelli-gent, easy to train, good natured, gentle, good with animals & kids, low/no shed for hypoallergenic, will be med. size about 50lbs 23-24in tall, 1st shots, dewormed, male & female, black and rare blue merle, home raised with kids. $950.Mission, 604-820-4827

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso)

4 Purebred blue males.1st shots, tails / d c removed.

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIANPet homes. $1250. 604-308-5665

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

Wanted: DOBIE PUPwith medium energy 604-498-5191

Air conditioner for sale - window unit. 10,000 BTU. Works well. $150 asking price. Call: 604-491-5960

CHERRY JUBILEE Sour Cherries Pitted & Frozen

July 15, 19 & 2510:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

2017 - 272nd Street, AldergrovePlace Your Order: 604-856-5844

MARTIN ACOUSTIC GUITAROM21 Special. $2400. fi rm. Mint condition. Call (604)614-5104

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Agassiz - Bachelor suite for rent available near post offi ce. Clean building. Laundry and off street parking onsite. $550/mth call 604-491-6380 or 778-834-1951

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe Manor1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz(Under new Management)

Spacious and bright new condo quality

1 bdrm...$650 and 2 bdrm...$800/m

Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all

conveniences, down town. Available now.

Call 604-703-3405

pick a part

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KEY TRACK AUTO SALESAbbotsford

30255 Cedar LaneDL# 31038 604-855-0666

2005 DODGE NEON, auto 4 dr sedan, a/c. STK#701. $1,995.2003 HONDA CIVIC, auto 4 dr sedan loaded STK#666. $4,9002005 NISSAN ALTIMA, auto, fully loaded, 4 dr sedan.STP#699. Only! $5,900.2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900.2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, au-to, full load. STK#672. This week only! $6,900.2009 FORD FOCUS 4dr,sedan fully loaded, auto. ONLY THIS WEEK! STK#687. $6,900.2008 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. STK#691. Only this week. $7,900.2009 NISSAN ALTIMA, 4 dr, sedan, fully loaded, auto. STK#697. $7,900.2007 PONTIAC TORRENT 4 dr, AWD, fully loaded, only 99K kms. STK#657 $9,900.2008 HONDA CIVIC, 2 dr, auto, sunroof, fully loaded. STK#642. $9,900.2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900.2009 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, full load, runs good. STK# 624. $10,900.2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 passenger STK#428. $13,900. 2012 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr, auto, loaded, STK#695. $14,900.2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4X4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

33166 South Fraser WayDL# 40083 778-908-5888

1998 ACCURA 1.6 EL. 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#651 $2,900.2004 DODGE CARAVAN 7psgr, loaded STK#525 $2,900. 2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, au-to, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900.2003 HONDA ODYSSEY 7psg full load, runs good, Aircared STK#530, $3,900.2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900.2007 FORD Fusion 4 dr auto, loaded A/cared ST#321 $6,9002007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $9,900.2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900.2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K STK#17. $12,900.2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.

Financing Availablewww.keytrackautosales.ca

WAREHOUSE LIENIn the matter of the

Warehouse Lien Act:Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Shawn Regner of the last known address of: 1755 #9 Hwy, Harrison Hot Springs, BC, V0M 1A0; for unpaid rents totaling $287.50 If this amount is not paid on or before July 22, 2015 the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.

WAREHOUSE LIENIn the matter of the

Warehouse Lien Act:Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Loretta Frith of the last known address of: PO Box 217, Hope, BC, V0X 1L1; for unpaid rents totaling $312.50. If this amount is not paid on or before July 22, 2015, the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.


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566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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Garage Sale2092 Aberdeen Drive

Saturday, July 189 am to 12 pm

Agassiz

Sale of Show Home Furniture and Accessories, Building Materi-als, Tools & Equipment, and Household Goods.

One Day Only 7010 Pioneer Avenue This Saturday, July 18 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Agassiz

Yard SaleSaturday, July 18

3320 Hot Springs Road(Back of House)

10 am to 2 pmWasher and Dryer sell as a Set,Washer only, 30’ Ladder, Drafting Board, Ikea Cubicle Shelving, Jewelry Display Counters, & Misc

Harrison Hot springs

Garage Sale

405 Eagle StreetSaturday, July 18

8 am to 3 pm

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Box 70, 7170 Cheam Ave, Agassiz | Tel 604.796.2235 | www.district.kent.bc.ca

COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING JULY 2015

Monday July 20Public Hearing

(Bylaws 1508.01 and 1522)6:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting7:00 p.m.

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING

Centennial Centre

Municipal Hall

FOUND

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Evergreen Park Play Structure ReplacementRFP #2015 - 06

The Corporation of the District of Kent requests Proposals for the supply, delivery, installation and related support for the Play Structure Replacement at Evergreen Park. Key elements for consideration, but not limited to, commercial grade equipment, consistency of the look / function of equipment, warranty, turnaround time for product and replacement parts, ease of repair and ongoing support for training of Staff.Interested Proponents may submit Proposals on or before 2:00 p.m. local time, July 31, 2015. Proposals received after this date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the Proponents.Three (3) Proposals (an original plus 2 copies) should be marked RFP #2015-06: Evergreen Park Structure Replacement – mailed or hand delivered in a sealed envelope to:

Evergreen Park Play Structure ReplacementRFP #2015 - 06District of Kent7170 Cheam Avenue, P.O. Box 70Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0

Correspondence and inquiries regarding this RFP will only be accepted in writing and should be addressed to:

Mr. Kerry HiltsDirector of Community ServicesDistrict of KentPh. (604) [email protected]

Request for Proposal documents are available online at: http://district.kent.bc.ca/bik-tenders.html

or District of Kent Municipal Hall (7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz BC).

Plein Air Painting FestivalAugust 14-16, 2015

Call for artists!Kilby Historic Site is looking for artists to compete in our Plein Air Painting Festival.

Costumed models, still life vignettes, beau-tiful gardens and farm animals are some

of the things you can expect to paint at our 1920’s Heritage Site. Covered areas will be

available. Registration fee is $10.All skill levels are welcome.

Check out www.kilby.ca for updates on our prizes! Winners will be announced

at our festival luncheon onSunday, August 16 at 1:30pm.

Please book early, space is limited.For more information or to register for the

festival, please contact Meghan at604-796-9576 or [email protected].

Deadline to enter is August 1, 2015.

This event is proudly sponsored by:Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa

Opus Art Supplies

BURNING BAN IS IN EFFECT

NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30

Watch for the Fall 2015 Leisure Guide in the mail on August 20

Get the jump on Fall…Fall Variety Play Registration is now openProgram for 3-5 years runs Sept 8 – Dec 10Call 604-796-8891 for details. Children’s Summer CampsIntro to Triathlon - Starting July 20Advanced Tennis Camp - Starting July 20Family Tennis Camp - Starting July 20Artventures - Starting July 27Science Camp - Starting August 4VanCity Basketball Camps - Starting August 17

Summer Fun Spot - Free! 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Tuesday - Agassiz LibraryThursday – Community Recreation & Cultural Centre At the poolPool Parties - Fridays, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Sweet Swim Friday, July 17, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Eye Spy Swim Wednesday, July 29, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Petro’s Pizza Night, Wednesday, July 22, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Let’s Explore Water Wednesdays in July 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

RECREATION AT A GLANCE

CHAMBER OF

COMMERCEHARRISON-AGASSIZ

to all our sponsors & volunteersthat helped make our

2015 Canada Day festivities a success!Heritage Canada

Harrison Agassiz Chamber of CommerceAgassiz Harrison Agricultural & Horticultural Association

Agassiz Fire DepartmentRe/Max

Harrison Highlanders Pipe BandRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch 32

Agassiz Harrison ObserverProspera Credit Union

RCMP Agassiz DetachmentAgassiz Farm Fresh Market

HUB International Barton Insurance BrokersAgassiz Harrison Lions Club

Harrison Festival SocietyEarly Childhood Development – Success by Six

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