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Nearly 2,000 Guides to camp in Agassiz Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

In just a few weeks, Agassiz will be inundated with a temporary population of young women. Th e provincial Girl Guides organization has chosen Centennial Park for their sixth SOAR event — a week-long camp that brings together Girl Guides from across the province, Canada and even from far off places around the world.

But when the troupe of nearly 2,000 Guides and leaders bring in their tents, it won't be just to sit around a campfi re and sing songs.

Th ey'll also be giving back to the community that's hosting them.

Linda Fairly, a volunteer who handles public relations for the SOAR 2011 Steering Committee, said that while the girls are in town, they'll be putting in several thousand hours of community service.

"Th ere are all sorts of service

projects that will be going on that week," she said.

From craft s and hobbies, to full on work bees, the girls will each put in 2.5 hours of service.

Some will work with the District of Kent's gardener in a rose pruning session. Others will knit scarves and hats for the homeless, or lap blankets for local seniors in nursing homes. Th ere will be Guides canning fruit for the food bank, and working at the Community Services' Th rift Store. Th ey'll be marking storm drains and making wooden toys for Christmas hampers. Each girl guide will also be bringing one school supply item, which will all be pooled

together and put into back to school hampers for local children.

S O A R i n c l u d e s c o m m u n i t y service projects wherever they set up camp. Th e camp runs every three years, and in the past has

been in Prince George, Sooke, Trail, Merritt and Parksville. Th is year the camp will run from July 22 to July 30. But due to the large size of the camp, coordinators will start arriving a few days prior to begin setting up.

By the time the Girl Guides arrive on the Friday of the camp, a small, self-contained village will be waiting for them. On Saturday evening,

the Guides will gather for a parade through Agassiz followed by the opening ceremonies at about 7:30 p.m.

Th ere will be a Tour Day on Wednesday, July 27, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will be able to tour the site and see SOAR 2011 in action, led by chaperones.

It all wraps up on Friday, July 30, with a country fair and closing ceremonies.

Th ere currently is not a Guiding group set up in Agassiz, due to the lack of a volunteer leading stepping up. Agassiz and Harrison girls who do participate in the Guiding program travel into Chilliwack to be in a group.

Fairly says visiting SOAR is a good way for potential leaders to see the benefi ts of Guiding.

"We're hoping this could lead to a local group," she says. "Hopefully we

SOAR week includes community service projects for teenaged girls

JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Alex Schwichtenberg competes in the boys medley at the Kristy Hatt Memorial swim meet on Saturday afternoon. The meet ran throughout the weekend hosted by the Aquanauts and welcomed swimmers from around B.C.

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A Girl Guide sews as part of a service project during the 2007 SOAR camp.

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Guides will parade

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can get some leaders to step forward." Some of the other things that will keep the campers

busy are activities that Guides explore through their own groups. Th ere will be traditional camping rituals, sing alongs and craft s. But they'll also branch out into groups to try archery, geocaching, golfi ng, mountain biking, orienteering, rappelling, self-defence, skateboarding, wall climbing and yoga.

Th ey'll try craft s such as beading, screen printing, mosiacs, weaving, woodturning and leather working.

Th ey learn about the environment, try fi ne arts, take day trips around the area and get involved in science projects.

Fairly says it's a good sampling of what girls can expect out of the program. While she got involved in Guides when her daughter was young, she's stayed with the group long aft er her daughter has grown out of it.

She has stayed with Guiding because of the far-reaching benefi ts among young women.

"You see the good things the girls are involved in and what they've learned in Guiding," she says. "It's all about stretching your boundaries. You get the opportunity to do things you normally wouldn't get a chance to do."

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An aerial view of Merritt in 2004 shows the layout of a typical SOAR camp.

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Wardens change at local prisonsMark Kemball moves to Kent Institution

Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

Th is month saw a change of command at both Agassiz prisons.

Th e changes took place on June 9, when Mountain Institution’s previous Warden Mark Kemball stepped down and was replaced by incoming Warden Bill Th ompson.

Th e same day, Kemball was named the warden at neighbouring Kent Institution. Th e warden there previously was Harold Massey.

Formal ceremonies were held at both prisons throughout the day, at Kent in the morning, and Mountain in the aft ernoon.

Staff at Kent say the ceremony there “highlights the importance of being the leader of an institution and the responsiblities associated with taking on the role of warden. It provides CSC with a valuable opportunity to gather together and witness the passing of

responsibility for the safety and security of staff , off enders and the community from one person to another.”

Kent is a maximum security facility, at times housing high profi le Canadian criminals.

Th e Kent ceremony included a visit from Commissioner Don Head.

“In many ways this is a symbolic event, but it’s important to note that for the newly appointed leader, it represents

their pledge to ensure that every decision they make respects CSC’s Mission, the rule of law, and the rights of staff and inmates,” Head said. “Every change in leadership brings new thinking and

new opportunities for growth and I am very pleased to be here to help to commemorate this event.”

A similar ceremony was held at Mountain, a medium security facility.

Outgoing warden Mark Kemball, Commissioner Don Head and incoming Warden Bill Thompson sign docu-ments during a formal ceremony at Mountain Institution June 9.

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Splitting up party may have avoided riot: Expert

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Vancouver’s Wednesday night riot might have been averted if celebrants were steered to alternate fan zones distributed across the Lower Mainland rather than being concentrated downtown, a retired expert on sports riots argues.

“Th ey invited 100,000 people to attend this, which I think was a big mistake,” said Gordon Russell, a so-cial psychologist from the University of Lethbridge who now lives in B.C.

He cited his past research that roughly three per cent of people who attend large sports events have a predisposition to fi ght or spark trouble and many of them have antisocial or psychopathic tendencies.

Russell said that means 3,000 people in the Van-couver crowd could be expected to be prone to vio-lence and what happened should not have come as a surprise.

“I would have told them not to invite everybody to Seymour Street,” he said. “Split them up. Have fi ve celebrations.”

Surrey and Abbotsford did have their own cel-ebration sites, but Russell said three more in places like Richmond and other parts of Metro Vancouver could have helped, coupled with a reduced empha-sis on the downtown party.

Dividing up the problem would make policing it easier, he said.

“Use sites in wide open areas, not jammed into narrow city streets,” he added.

Russell said Vancouver organizers could easily have had a diff erent nightmare on their hands – a stampede – because of the dense concentration of revelers.

“It’s a setting for a panic when people are confi nedlike that,” he said. “If a bomb or incendiary devicegoes off nearby you could have a major panic thereinstead of a riot.”

Scores of people have died before at Europeansoccer stadium or concert stampedes, he said.

He said it seemed the Vancouver organizers wereaiming for some sort of attendance record.

Fighters in a riot tend to be young single maleswho are angry, disaff ected and on the outskirts ofsociety, Russell said, but added there’s much moreto it than that stereotype.

“Th ese people feed on excitement,” he said. “Th eyact suddenly, without any reason and they will justexplode.”

Another three to seven per cent of a crowd typi-cally become instigators, egging on the fi ghters.

About seven per cent of people pack up and leaveat the fi rst sign of violence, he said, while up to 19per cent become “peacemakers” trying to calm orrestrain rioters and the largest group – about 60 percent – will simply stand around and watch.

An investigator who examined the 1994 StanleyCup riots in Vancouver said key recommendationshe provided then were ignored this time.

Bob Whitelaw said the failure to enforce a no-parking zone in the downtown core let fans attackparked vehicles.

He also said fans were allowed to gather in largenumbers and should have been quickly dispersedand ushered out of the downtown area.

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A new year has brought some fresh new changes to the Agassiz Farm Fresh Market.

Th ey’ve adjusted the hours to be open earlier, have invited young sellers to join in the market, and have even added mu-sical entertainment.

“We want the community to gather at the market and showcase our talents,” said Hillary Urquhart, market coor-dinator.

Th e market got a strong start in its inaugural year, running every Th ursday aft ernoon throughout the summer months. Th is year, the hours have been bumped up an hour earlier, to

allow people to shop from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. “So far, this has been a good change,” Urquhart said. Th e larger goal is to make the market a “one-stop shop”

where residents and tourists can enjoy a wide array of local products.

“We are still a growing market and are looking for more vendors,” she said, “especially poulty, seafood and meat.”

Getting that fresh, local food is what drew Urquhart to get involved with the market this year. And as the foods and nutrition teacher at AESS, she saw the benefi ts for local stu-dents, too.

“Agassiz and the local area is so rich in experience, ingenu-ity and local agriculture,” she said. “I wanted to bring this

local knowledge into the foods program at the high school and bridge the high school program with real life experience in the students own backyard. What better way to make con-nections and learn about local food than be involved in the farmer’s market?”

Despite a few rainy Th ursdays, this year has been a success,she said.

“Working for the market has been nothing but a positive experience. I have met some amazing people within the com-munity and everyday I am learning more about gardening, craft ing, eating, cooking and music,” she said.

To get involved, email [email protected], or stop by the market today and speak with Urquhart.

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Let’s assume that when everyone in B.C. gets to be fi nance minister for a day, a majority choose to throw a $3-billion chair through the offi ce window to show how mad they are about the harmonized sales tax.

Th e cleanup will take two years, but fi rst there will be a provincial election to decide who holds the broom and dustpan. And the choices are becoming clear.

You have a new B.C. Liberal leader who has tacked to the centre on the minimum wage and business taxes in an eff ort to seek forgiveness for the high-handed administration that lost the public’s trust.

And you have two opposition parties that are entirely reactionary in their approach to today’s fast-

changing world.Th ere isn’t much to say at this

point about the B.C. Conservatives under John Cummins. Th ey are against modern treaty settlements, the carbon tax and (I think) the HST. Th ey stand for lower taxes, but so far that doesn’t include a reduced sales tax rate.

Th e rest of their platform is platitudes, with enough of a whiff of protest to pave a path for an NDP government.

And the NDP manages to make the B.C. Conservatives look modern.

In January I described how the B.C. NDP constitution still formally endorses the government taking over major industries, and explicitly rejects all for-profi t activity. I won’t re-quote the convoluted Marxist language, which boils down to ‘state good, competition bad.’

A reader provides a real-time example of how this principle would apply to a problem confronting the B.C. government. To prevent

another riot in Vancouver, the government should supervise an orderly redistribution of Stanley Cups.

Th is core principle of socialism, an 80-year-old relic, was debated at the national party’s convention

in Vancouver on the weekend. Socialist dead-enders rallied to keep it alive, rejecting vague new wording that favours “social democratic principles” to ensure “economic and social equality.”

Th is isn’t just an academic discussion for party conventions. One of the last acts of the NDP opposition in the B.C. legislature this spring was

to propose a legislated end to poverty.

According to their bill, B.C. should create a Ministry of Poverty Reduction with annual goals for imposing the redistribution of wealth.

Th e “Poverty Reduction Act” contains a weasel-worded defi nition of poverty: insuffi cient money to “acquire and maintain economic self-reliance” and “facilitate integration into and participation in society.”

Does this mean a guaranteed annual income? Can people achieve “economic self-reliance” by collecting welfare? Does anyone actually believe this stuff ?

If you believe unionized state monopolies are the best business model, I guess so.

I won’t elaborate on the fringe parties such as Chris Delaney’s B.C. First, a splinter from the B.C. Conservative stump.

Th e Green Party is the only one other than the B.C. Liberals that looks to the future. Perhaps too far

in the future. Th e Greens want a dramatically

increased carbon tax and a transition to a “steady state” economy that doesn’t try to produce and consume more. Try eliminating poverty with that program.

I frequently get letters from people who accuse me of parroting the government’s line on issues such as the HST and poverty.

If there are political alternatives out there that make actual sense in today’s world, I’d love to hear about them. Until then, these are the choices.

Any day now, NDP leader Adrian Dix might start to unveil the positive alternative he has promised for an election that may come this fall. Th at will be something to examine closely.

Right now, he’s urging you to throw that chair.

Tom Fletcher is legislative

reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

A hard look at your choices

Ugliness onlineOffi cially, the Vancouver police department says they had last

Wednesday's Stanley Cup under control by 11:45 p.m. But the thuggery that smashed and burned its way through the city's downtown continues; it's moved online.

Th ere have been reports of Twitter postings and text messages being exchanged Wednesday aft ernoon, long before the puck dropped to begin Game 7 of the Stanley Cup fi nal, that trouble was brewing. And when it did get started, it seemed everyone wanted to capture a moment to post on their blog or Facebook page; young people posed and smiled in front of burning cars and smashed storefronts.

In the hours and days aft er order was restored, the fallout from the riot moved into the virtual world.

Some of it has been good; volunteers were organized via social media for a morning-aft er clean up, individual acts of heroism were highlighted and lauded, an international sensation was created when a photo of a young couple exchanging a kiss amidst the mayhem went viral.

But much has been as hateful as the riot itself. Th e very same mob mentality that rampaged through Vancouver's streets has now infected its online aft erlife. Some people who've had their photos posted on websites seeking to identify the riot's troublemakers have been harassed, their families threatened.

Th ere's no doubt the people who participated in the violence and mayhem should be held accountable. Many of them are now learning valuable lessons about the consequences of their behaviour that night and the fragility of online anonymity. But virtual vigilantism only perpetuates the ugliness that fueled the riot, and further blackens the city's already charred reputation.

Leave it to police and legal authorities to investigate what happened that night and prosecute who was responsible.

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Betty Fox was a tough lady.

No, check that. Betty Fox was a mom who had to be tough.

Four kids, three boys. Working-class Port Coquitlam.

Her second-youngest son is diagnosed with cancer. His leg is amputated.

Th at's enough to deal with. Th at's enough for a lifetime.

But the boy pushes. He saw things on the cancer ward. Just going on with his life minus one leg isn't enough for the determined young man.

In the kitchen of their PoCo home a day aft er he completes a 17-mile run, he tells her his plan to run across Canada — a marathon a day to raise money for cancer research on one good leg and a prosthesis.

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She tells him it's a stupid idea and he's smarter than that. She tells him no able-bodied person has ever run from Newfoundland to B.C. She fi ghts, a mom trying to protect her child from himself.

To no avail. Tough mom, determined kid.

Th e rest of the story need not be repeated; it has become a hero's legend in Canada, complete with requisite tragic ending.

But that's just the beginning of Betty Fox's story, a heroine's tale in its own right.

Where you or I might have retreated in our grief, Betty and the Fox family stepped forward.

Where most would have held close their personal memories and moments, Betty went public.

Where many might allow the Marathon of Hope to fade into history as something too painful to think about day aft er day, Betty embraced it, embraced her son's cause and made it her own, embraced it and worked in spite of the pain, because of the pain.

Could your mom do that? Sacrifi ce herself for something bigger?

All moms are diff erent but they all know sacrifi ce. Th ey eat the crusts. Th ey scrimp and save. Th ey do without so their kids don't have to. Th ey are strong when their children aren't. Th at's a mom, right?

Th at's Betty.Th at's Betty, continuing

her late son's cancer-fi ghting crusade, making it her full-time job for the last 30 years.

Th at's Betty, hugging school kids coast to coast and telling them Terry's story.

Th at's Betty, preserving Terry's grassroots ideals, eschewing the potential quick money of corporate sponsorship because of the potential costs.

Th at's Betty, standing up on stage at the Terry Fox Hometown Run in PoCo year aft er year, fl anked by her husband, Rolly, and the mayor and a rock band and even

Rick Hansen, and holding every ear with her words of encouragement, every eye with that white hair, that broad smile and that gaze that so recalled Terry's.

She talked a great deal about what Terry did, what Terry wanted, considerably less about what he meant to Canada.

In fact, she admitted to a reporter just last year that it wasn't until a few years ago she "fi nally, truly understood what Terry meant to people," a realization that came to her aft er watching impoverished children in Bangladesh running in his name.

And if she never before truly understood Terry's meaning to our nation, and most acutely to residents of his hometown, it's unlikely she gave a moment to consider her own place in Canada's pantheon of

heroes and heroines.Just like a mom, she

preferred the spotlight from the outside looking in, stepping into it only when there was no other choice. Even when she earned the honour of carrying the Olympic fl ag into BC Place stadium at the Vancouver 2010 opening ceremonies, she defl ected attention, saying, "Terry was utmost in my mind. I was very proud to be a part of the Olympic ceremony but it was all for Terry. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have been there."

She's right. Of course, she's right.

Terry lit the fi re and she maintained it for three decades.

It was a tough job but somebody had to do it.

Richard Dal Monte is editor of Th e Tri-City News.

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Betty Fox, the mother of Terry Fox, stands on the stage before the Terry Fox Run Sunday morning outside the Hyde Creek Rec Centre.

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Th e largest dragon boat festival on the west coastwas held earlier this month in Vancouver, and threeFraser Valley teams set out to make their mark.

Th e Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival was asuccess for all the teams involved, says one of theclub’s coaches, Manfred Preuss.

Mavericks, their newest mixed team, fi nished50th over all fi nishing in recreational C division.

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Th e Fraser Valley Dragon Boat Club’s summerseason starts July 1. To see clips of dragon boatingin action, search for the club’s name in YouTube.For informaiton on how to join a dragon boatingteam, including the club’s youth team, visit www.fvdbc.com.

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Martin Nowoselski has truly a unique per-spective on life, captur-ing a view in his land-scape paintings.

Oft en, you will fi nd Nowoselski with his feet literally above the ground, fl ying over Mount Woodside but on July 2 Nowosel-ski will have his feet on the ground but still on Mount Woodside at De-hlia Simper’s Woodside Gallery. Th is time it will be for his opening artist reception of landscape

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Christ Church, the oldest church on B.C.’s main-land, will once again be the focus of fl oral arts. Th e second annual Flower Festival is scheduled to start on June 25 with tea, tours and displays.

“Guests can enjoy tea, refreshments and guided tours through our decorated heritage church at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.,” says Joan Sjovold, event organizer. Th e day will also feature displays and sales by local art vendors from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Th e theme of this year’s fl ower festival is the natu-ral beauty of Hope – a theme that was inspired in honour of Christ Church celebrating its 150th an-niversary this year.

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Th e site will remain decorated for the remainder of the week and on Sunday there will be a special ‘Songs of Praise’ service at 7 p.m. at Christ Church, by donation.

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Bluesmen pair up for festivalA last-minute change

has been made to the Harrison Festival of the Arts line-up, since Co-lin Linden was forced to cancel his July 10 show in Harrison Me-morial Hall.

But festival organiz-ers are resourceful, and have found a re-placement that they’re equally excited about presenting.

Hans Th eessink and Terry Evans, two leg-endary Blues perform-ers from either side of the Atlantic, are now booked to play the hall that night, at 7:30 p.m.

Th e society, while sad about missing out on Linden’s return to Har-rison, is very positive about booking Th ees-sink and Evans.

Executive Director Phyllis Stenson simply says “one door closes, another one opens. Booking a festival is always a juggling act of get touring perform-ers to the right place at the right time. So you always have to be pre-

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ers in Europe and Terry Evans has an incredible voice that he has beenputting to good usea Ry Cooder backup singer,” she adds.

Hans Th eessink is probably Europe’s num-ber one Blues export,with 20 albums, a DVDand a guitar instructionDVD to his name. He’s constantly on tour and delighting audiencesaround the world withhis rich and emotionalsounds. His sonorousbaritone voice and un-mistakable guitar work put Hans in great de-mand and delightingaudiences around theworld.

Vickburg, Missis-sippi’s Terry Evans hasdone several albumsunder his own name and has a long work-ing relationship withRy Cooder as a backing singer. Evans has alsorecorded with John Lee Hooker, John Fogarty and Eric Clapton.

Both buesmen have worked together in the past and for years hada vision of combiningforces for a strippeddown duo recording. In 2007 they got together in L.A. to do just that.Within two days they recorded a soulful al-bum of original songs and soul-blues classics.Th e album has an inti-mate feel and obviously they were having a greattime making music to-gether.

Festival booklets arenow ready and can bepicked up at severallocations around town,including the Festivaloffi ce in the RangerStation Gallery in Har-rison, and the Observer offi ce in Agassiz.

Other evening showsat the Festival this yearare Steve Riley and the Mamou Players (July 8), Tambura Rasa (July 9), the Literary Cafe,focusing on all things love (July 11), UFVtheatre night with Th eArt of Self Defense and Th e Dagger’s Before Me(July 12), Beoga (July 13), Etran Finatawa(July 14), Ti-Coca andWanga Neges (July 15),HAPA (July 16) andJames Cotton (July 17).

For tickets and infor-mation on this or any Harrison Festival eventsee the website at www.harrisonfestival.com orcall the Festival Offi ce at 604-796-3664.

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Your summer tan is more than skin deep

Th e scene is idyllic – perfect for a television commercial. Sunlight sparkles off water rip-pling in many shades of turquoise. In the dis-tance, palm branches sway in the light breeze. On the white sand beach, dressed in a white swimsuit, sits a woman. Her darkly tanned back creates a sharp contrast to the white and swirl of tropical colors sur-rounding her.

Tanned? Th at’s what we call it and many consider it to be a sign of health but, in reality, tanned skin is damaged skin. We now know that despite the positive ef-fects of the sun, being in the sun for too long can not only burn the skin but also have adverse health eff ects, including premature ageing of the skin, diseases of the eye, immune suppression, and skin cancers.

Skin cancer— the ab-normal growth of skin cells — most oft en de-velops on skin exposed to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. It is a very com-mon form of human cancer beginning in the cells that make up the outer layer (epidermis) of the skin.

Th ere are two main types of skin cancer: non-melanoma and ma-lignant melanoma. Most cases of skin cancer in Canada are non-mela-nomas, which develop from skin cells called basal cells and squamous cells. Th ese skin cancers, or carcinomas, tend to develop later in life on skin (such as the face, neck, or hands) that has been exposed repeat-edly to the sun. Basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcino-mas progress slowly and rarely cause death be-cause they usually don’t spread to other parts of

the body. Nevertheless, they are important to recognize because they can cause scarring, dis-fi gurement, or loss of function in certain parts of the body.

Melanomas account for only six percent of all skin cancers, but are the type most likely to be fatal. Unlike other skin cancers, they occur earlier in life on almost any part of the body and progress rapidly. Mela-noma originates in mel-anocytes, the cells which produce brown pigment and color the skin. Melanoma is especially hard to stop once it has spread (metastasized) to other parts of the body. But it can be read-ily treated in its earliest stages. One of the main factors that predispose an individual to the de-velopment of melanoma seems to be recreational exposure to the sun, use

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Children require maximum sun protection to help decrease the chances of developing melanoma.

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Agassiz Christian Reformed Church 7452 Morrow Rd. Sundays at 10am & 7pm. Call 604-796-9474.Agassiz United Church 6860 Lougheed Highway. Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School at 11am. All welcome. For info call Rev. Mary Duncan 604-796-2680All Saints Anglican Church 6904 #9 Highway, Agassiz. Service at 10am Sundays.At the Cross Fellowship Church @ Friendship Hall. Services 6:30-8pm All welcome. Contact John @ 604-796-2609.

Mountainview Community Church meets for worship and fellowship on Sundays at 10:30am in the Ag Hall. Everyone welcome. 604-796-2429. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 7237 Morrow Road. Sunday, 9am & 11am, Tues to Sat – 9am. Everyone Welcome. Contact Father John Trischler 604-796-9181. The Harrison Gospel Chapel Sunday Worship Service begins at 10:30am. Bible studies every Mon, 9:30am - 11am. 514 Lillooet Ave, HHS. Call 604-796-9500 Everyone welcome. e-mail: [email protected]. Peter’s Anglican Church 51380 Church Street, Rosedale. Call 604-794-7252

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

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Agassiz Christian Reformed

Church at our special service Sunday, June 26th at 10 am The

community is invited to a Worship Celebration on Sunday, June 26 at

10:00am. Coffee time following. 7452 Morrow Road, Agassiz

Annual Rosedale Community Picnic - Saturday, June 25th 11 am - 3 pm

@ Rosedale Ball Park. Bring a lunch, mug & lawn chair. Beverages & ice

cream provided. Enjoy some music & community spirit! For more info:

604-794-3850

Garage Sale! All Saints Anglican Church 6904 Lougheed Hwy., Agassiz

Saturday, June 25th 9 am - 3 pm Donations welcome before the sale

(but please no large furniture or tvs please) Phone Fran 604-701-2544

Strawberry Tea at St. Anthony’s Parish - Saturday, June 25th 1:30 - 3 pm

Tea, baked goods, loonie table, in-house raffl e, door prizes. Everyone

Welcome!

Garage Sale! Fountain of Life Church, June 25th 9 am - 3 pm Rosedale.

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Authorities discussed equipping police with station wagons to carry victimsPersonal cars used for first ambulances

50 Years Ago, 1961 A meeting was held

in the Agassiz-Harrison area to establish an emergency ambulance service. Aft er discus-sion, it was agreed that the most eff ective way would be to equip po-lice with station wagons instead of sedans. Th e reasoning was that this

would be faster than having to contact some-one else to come to the scene of the accident to escort the victims to the hospital. Reverend Peter Boschman, Alf Jones, Jim Morrow and John Green volunteered to help. Th ey off ered to use their own sta-tion wagons and it was

suggested they possibly could be reimbursed for expenses by the lo-cal municipal councils. It is important to note that not only were there few ambulance services in the province in those days, cell phones had not yet been invented and even regular tele-phone service was very

limited, especially in remote areas.

Th e new medium security Agassiz Cor-rectional Camp set a new direction in pris-on services. Armed and uniformed guards had vanished, with no weapons on the site, and no fences. Inmates were to be chosen care-

fully however, and if they did not co-operate, they would be sent back to stricter facilities. Th ese were brave steps by the correctional ser-vices and hopes were high for the program’s success.

Agassiz High School Block awards were presented to out-

standing athletes and citizens at the awards day.

Five former Agas-siz students who took grade 13 at Chilliwack High School would write their exams at the Agassiz High School.

Th e School Board announced that grade seven classes would re-

main at the high school, and not move to the el-ementary school as new regulations suggested.

In the HarrisonMills Jottings column it was noted that “Mos-quitoes are fairly ac-tive”. No doubt an un-derstatement, in light of the cold wet spring that year.

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of tanning lamps, and a history of sunburn. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada,

the incidence rates of melanoma skin cancer havesignifi cantly increased over the past decades, par-ticularly for men. Based on current incidence rates, 1in 90 Canadian women will develop melanoma dur-ing their lifetime whereas 1 in 74 Canadian men willdevelop the disease.

Th e good news is that most cases of all skin cancersare preventable. Th e Public Health Agency of Canadaexplains that we can reduce the risk of getting skincancer by taking some simple but important steps.To avoid the harmful eff ects of UV rays, everyoneshould:

1. Wear sunglasses that give complete UVA andUVB.

2. Select shaded areas for outdoor activities. 3. Wear a broad-brimmed hat and clothing with a

tight weave, including a long-sleeved shirt and longpants, if you have to spend long periods in the sun.

4. If you cannot cover up, use a sunscreen lotionwith a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15.Make sure it has both UVA and UVB protection. Ap-ply liberally to exposed skin 15 to 30 minutes beforegoing out in the sun, and re-apply 15 to 30 minutesaft er sun exposure begins. You should also re-applysunscreen aft er vigorous activity that could removethe product, such as swimming, towelling or exces-sive sweating and rubbing.

5. Avoid overexposing yourself to the sun withoutprotection, especially between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00p.m. during the summer months.

6. Avoid the use of tanning lamps. 7. Be aware that certain medications can make your

skin more sensitive to UV rays. Consult your doctorif you have questions about your medication.

Children require maximum protection. Th ey areparticularly at risk, as sun exposure during child-hood and adolescence increases the risk for healthconsequences later in life. Receiving one or two blis-tering sunburns before the age of 18 at least doublesan individual’s risk for developing melanoma.

In addition, never let infants or young children playor sleep in the sun in a playpen, stroller, or carriage.Never let young children stay in the sun for long peri-ods, even when wearing sunscreen. Get your childrenused to wearing sunscreen lotion. Pay particular at-tention to the areas that are most exposed, such as theface, lips, ears, neck, shoulders, back, knees, and thetops of their feet. Provide teenagers with sunscreenlotion if they are going to be outdoors for extendedperiods during the summer. Make sure they under-stand the importance of using it. Strongly advise yourteenagers to avoid using tanning lamps.

Enjoy all the wonders of being outside on a beauti-ful sunny day but stay sun safe.

(Agassiz Community Health – with credit to HealthCanada)

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You were a gift we were blessed to have; your blue eyes & the brightest smile that could light up a dark room.

You are forever loved & missed.

In Loving Memory ofKyle ReillyLove Mom & your Family

Gordon Russell FlandersApril 14th, 1954 - June 15th, 2011

It is with deep regret I announce after a long struggle with Diabetes & mental

illness, that Gordon Flanders has passed away of a heart attack at Chilliwack

General Hospital. He was born in Trail, B.C., but grew up & went to school in Agassiz. It was Gordon's request that

there will not be a funeral.

We provide a multi-level training program, attractive commission program, benefi ts & more. Must have a safe and courteous attitude towards driving, a clean driver's abstract, excellent customer service skills. Must be a team player, must have the ability to perform shift work and work weekends. E-Mail resume to: [email protected] or Call 604 796 2611 Ext. #4 or drop off resume at 1756 #9 Hwy, Agassiz.

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WILLIAMSONDouglas Herbert

Douglas Herbert Williamson passed away on June 14, 2011 at Agassiz, BC at the age of 87 years.Born in Vancouver in March of 1924, Doug, also known as Fossil, was a man loved and respected by many peers of his motorcycle fami-ly. He was always the one to fi x what broke. Doug was employed by the Agassiz School District Maintenance Department for 26 years. In his retirement, he loved to fi sh, work on cars and travel with his dog. He will be missed. Doug will be sadly missed by Irene Karpowich, his spouse of 35 years; his children, Brian, Roy (Anne) and Bob (Chris); 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He will also be remembered by his extended family and many friends. Doug was pre-deceased by his sisters, Jean and Hazel and grand-son, Jaylee.A gathering for family and friends will be held on Sun-day, June 26, 2011 at the Agassiz Legion from 11:00 am til 3:00 pm.

Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home

Chilliwack, BC(604)793-4555

Condolences may be offered at:www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca

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134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

Cooks and Servers required

with experience only for busy res-taurant in Harrison Hot Springs. Must have Food Safe & Serve it Right. Good stating wage for right person. $10-$18/hr plus tips. Apply with resume to: [email protected]. Apply in person to: 190 Lillooet Ave., Har-rison. Or call 1 (604)796-5555

139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

CRITICAL CARE RNs: INTEREST-ED IN PRIVATE PRACTICE? Bio-Clin Health Care is hiring casual RNs for our private infusion and in-jection clinic in Abbotsford. RNs must have exceptional I.V. skills and critical care experience. Start-ing RN salary: $37/hr. Fax resume to: 1-866-276-2589, or email: [email protected].

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Offi ce & Medical Admin

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Placement Avail. 1-888-778-0459

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

ALDERGROVE Co. requires exp. Forklift Operator with Class 1 Li-cense, to load a wide variety of freight. Must be a team player with positive attitude. Send resumes to [email protected]

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Journeyman Welders, $31. - $35. per hour. 2nd/3rd year apprentices, hourly rate based on experience. Full benefi ts after 90 days. Profi t shar-ing semi-annual after 90 days. Full-time career minded individuals pre-ferred. This job is located in Kitsco-ty, Alberta. 10 minutes from Lloyd-minster. Send resume to: [email protected] or call ATM at 780-846-2231 to set up an inter-view.

BIG O TIRES & AUTO SERVICE Langley location (near Willowbrook Mall) Requires a Licenced or Expe-rienced Technician. Good working conditions Extended benefi ts Com-petitive wages Please call Terry @604.533.7238 email [email protected]


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

EXPANDING Commercial Trans-port Repair Shop requires qualifi edCommercial Transport Mechanicsand Apprentices for our Chilliwackand Maple Ridge locations. Profes-sional attitude a must. Please for-ward resume with cover letter to [email protected] orFax to 604-462-0745.

HORIZON TELECOM INC. islooking for journeyman coppersplicers and linemen for allover BC. Telus Retirees wel-come, benefi t packagesavailable. Fax or Email re-sume to 1-250-372-8964 [email protected] MILLWRIGHT -BCTQ Millwright certifi cation man-datory. Full time opening @ WestCoast Reduction Ltd. in Vancouver. Competitive wage and benefi ts. Resumes or more information,email: [email protected]

• SINGLE-PLYROOFERS

• SLOPED ROOFERS• LABOURERS

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PERSONAL SERVICES

173E HEALTH PRODUCTS

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175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

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182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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260 ELECTRICAL

J.H. ELECTRICAL. Licence #7474. New installations, repairs, service.No job too small. Jim 604-798-5742

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

281 GARDENING

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5 IN MEMORIAM


I held her head, kissed her blurry eyes, and said “I love you girl”, With gentle hands and heavy heart, I released her spirit free, Never dreamed it would

hurt so much, Guess I wasn’t thinking much of me. Forever my Angel…

Angel touched the lives of so very many people in her 13 years, giving us a million great memories.

She is sadly missed by everyone including all the little children at Angel Daycare Centre who have had the

joy of knowing her. Th ank you to Dr. Madsen & Staff at Kent Veterinary for being such gentle caregivers.

Paula & Derek Morrison

AngelSept. 25, 1997 - June 15, 2011


281 GARDENING

Hobby size greenhouses for saleIdeal for both patio & garden use

Dome was $40 - Now $2024’’ ‘A’Frame was $30 - Now $1510’’ ‘A’ Frame was $20 - Now $10

Visit us on line atwww.guardiangreenhouses.com

To learn all about our patented greenhouse system.

283A HANDYPERSONSA HELPFUL HANDYMAN Ltd.

778-808-7442. What can we do for you? Bonded and Insured!

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287 HOME IMPROVEMENTSHOME $ENSE - Reno’s / RepairsKitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604-798-8480. [email protected]

300 LANDSCAPINGknoke trucking

317 MISC SERVICESGET RESULTS! Post a classifi ed in 123 newspapers in just a few clicks. Reach nearly 2 million people for only $395 a week - only $3.22 per newspaper. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Save over 85% compared to book-ing individually. www.community-classifi eds.ca or 1-866-669-9222

320 MOVING & STORAGE1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle.Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488.

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

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

A-TECH Services 604-996-8128Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $269, 2 coats(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service!

www.paintspecial.com

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

Call (778)997-9582

332 PAVING/SEAL COATINGALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTSGL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, As-phalt shingles, fl at roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 1-855-240-5362 or 604-832-1053

PETS

454 EQUESTRIAN

456 FEED & HAY

GRASS SILAGE Must Sell! 20X80 bunker

call 604.798.9935

477 PETSAKC Papillon Pups. Classy and cute! www.clearbrook-kennels.com 360-224-0903

Beautiful & adorable purebred German Shepherd puppies born on

Apr. 27, no papers. Loving & affectionate parents, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. Good family

dogs. 604-796-3561BICHON Pups CKC Reg. $750. Adorable. Hypo-allerg, vet chk, 1st shots, guart’d. 604-617-3470Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excel-lent pedigree. (604)794-3786


PETS

477 PETS

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

CKC Reg.soft coated Wheaten Ter-rier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1200. Call 604-617-3470

DOGO ARGENTINO MASTIFFS PB, Rare Breed. Born April 20.

Ready to go. 3F, 1M. $1500. 778-242-0862

ENGLISH BULLDOG puppies, Male/Female, pb, mircochiped de-wormed, Vet check, health guar’d Call Andrei 604-970-3807

ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPSChampion bloodlines, CKC, $2,800. Call or email; 604-465-3254,[email protected]

GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines Reg/Guar. 604-856-8161

KITTENS $35 ea. Short hair tabbie mix. Varied markings 604-856-0386, 604-839-4808

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

P.B. Chocolate LAB female. 5 mo old. partially trained. All shots. Spayed. $650. (604)796-3669

PRESA CANARIO pups, $700-$1200. Black, fawn & brindle. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. 778-552-1525

RETRIEVER / LAB puppies, simply irresistible, 4 left, comes w/ extras. $450 ea. (604)869-0424

SHELTIE SABLE PUPPIES, 3 1/2 months old, asking to go out! $400-$600 (604)826-6311

SHIH TZU puppies born 03/11/11 part trained, $350 2M, 1F, view par-ents (604)826-6634 / 604-615-5320

TOY POODLE PUPS, 14 wks old. healthy. $400. Also 1 yr old - price neg. (604)589-0781, 604-346-6720

Wanted: 1000 Saints

All animals deserve to have hope for a better tomorrow.

www.1000saints.caWEST HIGHLAND TERRIERS, 10wks, vet checked, 2nd shots, de-wormed, family raised, paper/crate trained, 2 males, $1000. 316-8691

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

509 AUCTIONS

SOLD THE FARM Farm Equipment,

Horses, Antiques, etc...June 25th 2011 at 11:00am.

!!ALL MUST GO!!Preview June 24th, 2:00pm to 7:00pm. 9230 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta BC. 604-596-7072

All the details on the auction are at:www.vandongensporthorsesales.com

518 BUILDING SUPPLIES

SAWMILLS - Band/Chainsaw - SPRING SALE - Cut lumber any di-mension, anytime. MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195.00. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT

523 UNDER $100

DOLLAR DEALS! Get a three line ad to sell you $100 or under item for just $2/ week! Call 604.796.4300

533 FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

542 FRUIT & VEGETABLES

CHERRIES: Juliette or Carmine Jewel at $6.99/tree for full box of 90. Also Evans Cherry, Haskaps, Raspberries, Black Currants, Sas-katoons, Sea Buckthorn. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca

548 FURNITURE

BRAND NEW QUEEN SIZEPILLOW TOP MATTRESS SETS

• Leftover from Hotel Order • 800 Coil 3’’ Pillowtop • Original Plastic • Only 14 Avail • 10 year warranty Retail $1,399! Liquidation $560incls. taxes. Call: 604.807.5864

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

559 MEDICAL SUPPLIES

2008 Orion 2 Tilt Wheelchair with headrest, 18” x 18” Synergy Solu-tion seat cushion, Prism Airback back rest, Elevating leg supports. Excellent condition! Asking price $1500.00 Call 604-463-8059

CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591.

560 MISC. FOR SALE

ADVANCE ENGINE SUPPLY. Spe-cials on all remanufactured marine applications, starting at $1600 with a 2 season, unlimited hour warran-ty. Call toll free 1-877-465-2702.

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stair-lifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991

**HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Pack-age Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348.

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

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

STERLING PIANO Low style. Very good ring. $800. Call 604-557-9644

578 SPORTING GOODS

Want to getinto shape??

Hoist V3 Home gymPerfect condition, hardly used. Patented 3-D articulating chest press, arm & leg press. Paid $3500, sacrifi ce $1000.

Downsizing must sell.

Call: 604-309-6206

REAL ESTATE

603 ACREAGE

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Escape: Tornados, Floods, Hurricanes, Wildfi re, Earthquake, Landslide and Crime. N.IDAHO PEACEFUL COUNTRY CABIN on 30 ac. Get more magic from life. www.Magic-Mountain83858.com

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

STEEL BUILDING SALE...SPE-CIALS from $5 to $12/sq.ft. Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width and length. Example: 30’Wx50’Lx16’H. NOW $10,500.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800-668-5422.


REAL ESTATE

OKANAGAN

*SPECTACULAR*

4 bdrm South FacingWaterfront

Vacation HomeOn Shuswap Lake!

Lakeshore livingAt it’s Best!

LAKESHORE 101 ft frontage by 88 ft.

VACATION HOME

1-1/2 Story - 1200 sq. ft. Upper level - 3 bdrms

Main level - 1 large bdrm Main bathrm,

Open fl oor Plan - dining rm, kitchen and front room

with dbl patio door access to Large deck - over 700 sq. ft.

Large fl oating wharf - 660 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit

BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area

& fenced kennel.

ONLY $729,000:

Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends!

5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC.

Call 604-542-0865or 250-955-6398

Email:

[email protected] For more details

WEBSITE:

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630 LOTSLAND LIQUIDATION 20 Acres $0 Down, $99/mo. ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. City) Owner Financing,NO CREDIT CHECKS! Money Back Guarantee FREE Color Bro-chure 800-755-8953

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633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKSCanadian CSA Modular, Manufac-tured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or 509-481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price. Guaranteed!

636 MORTGAGES

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVEHOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.caHomelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

696 OTHER AREASCUSTOM POWELL RIVER Ocean View home, no HST, 3-bed 2-bath, granite, covered decks, view this perfect retirement home with rental suite. www.westcoastend.com $420,000 1-604-413-2099.

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe ManorSpacious 1 bdrm

available now. Ask about our seniors discount.

Pets upon prior approval.

604-796-8760

CITY LIVING IN a Westcoast set-ting! Beautiful rentals available now in Wesbrook Village at UBC. Studi-os, 2-bedrooms and Townhouses. Call 604-228-2025 today, or mail

[email protected].

www.DiscoverWesbrook.ca/bcyHARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovat-ed,$550/month includes utilities. Call 604-794-7132

736 HOMES FOR RENTAGASSIZ -Newly reno’d. 2bdrm, 1.5bths, 5 appl. Short walk to down-town. N/S. $850: 604-796-3523HARRISON HOT SPRINGS. 3 bdrm bungalow. 2 blocks to beach, large treed lot, carport. $990. 604-850-0666

RENTALS

736 HOMES FOR RENTSURREY: NEW air conditioned home 66 Ave & 140th 3 bed+den, 2.5 bathrooms.Large private fenced back yard, N/S. 604 619-8413

741 OFFICE/RETAILMEDICAL SPACE for rent in a mul-tidisciplinary clinic located on the busiest corner in Surrey. Available immediately. Negotiable price.Suitable for any medical speciality. Please email for a tour of the clinic at [email protected].

746 ROOMS FOR RENTAgassiz, room for rent in private home, n/drinker, n/s, Call Bob, (604)796-2739

TRANSPORTATION

806 ANTIQUES/CLASSICS1978 OLDS Royal Delta 88, 2 door, hardtop, 107K, beautiful shape. Dad’s car stored for 17 years. Ask-ing $4000. obo. 604-859-9932

809 AUTO ACCESSORIES/PARTS

1997-2002 FORD F 150 acces. box cover, 5th wheel hitch and tailgate, s/s grill insert $300 (604)302-0985

810 AUTO FINANCING

INSTANT AUTO CREDIT Buying a used car is hard enough without having to worry about fi nancing! Get APPROVED for your car loan in minutes: www.NanaimoCars.com

WANT A VEHICLE But Stressed About Your Credit? We Fund Your Future Not Your Past. Want a Visa? Any Credit, All Accepted. 1-888-593-6095

812 AUTO SERVICESFREE CASH WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocredit-fast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery

818 CARS - DOMESTIC1967 Ford Mustang fastback, 302 engine, many new parts. Call (604)795-71331981 CHRYSLER CORDOBA, car-riage top, 318 cu in. 88,500 K, good cond. $4500 obo. (604) 852-9342.1990 CADILLAC Allante convertible white, “rare”, 2 seater, 155,000 kms Must sell. $6,900. 604-309-40011994 CADILLAC. Fully loaded good interior, black, leather, $2700 obo. Moving must sell. 604-853-42691998 MALIBU, blue sedan, 88,824 kms (55,192 mi) purchased on es-tate sale Apr 2002, lady driven, Michelin ice radials, exc cond, no accid’s. $3800. Ph: (604)852-38702000 BUICK CENTURY LTD. 4 dr. V-6, loaded, senior driven, exc. cond. $2650 Abby. (604)309.31352002 MUSTANG COUPE, like new, only 44,000 kms. Asking $9,900. 604-853-9778.

2006 Chev. Impala LS.- 90,500 K, 4 dr,silver, auto, V6, good cond.,

$7,850 neg. (604)703-8673

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS1967 FORD Mustang Fastback, many new parts, 289 auto project car, $10,000. obo. Must be sold. 604-859-6418

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

1995 NISSAN SENTRA - aircared.261,000 kms. Automatic, 2 dr. Nice car. $1300: (778)552-6300

2005 NISSAN SENTRA auto, drsdn, full load, only 87Kms $6900ST#3 DL#31038 (604)855-0666

2006 MAZDA 5, 6 pass van, touringedition, loaded, auto, snrf, 17’’ whls.$10,000 obo. (604)309-4001.

2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr auto sdnloaded v clean BC car 95K $11,900ST#52 DL#31038 (604)855-0666

2007 MUSTANG, 6 cyl, 5 spd, load-ed, 16,000 kms, repaired after 1 accident, immaculate cond. Garagekept. $15,000. 604-864-9786

2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr autop/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 89K, silver. $8800. Call 604-825-9477.

2011 KIA RIO 5, h/b, auto, 11,000 kms. Black. Most options. $8000 fi rm. 604-538-9257.

OKANAGAN’S Largest Used CarSuper Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotorproducts.com 250-545-2206

836 OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

2007 STARCRAFT tent trailer, mintcond. Sleeps 6, loaded, awning, strg. in/out. $7400. (604)465-9252

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

1983 Vanguard 5th whl travel trlr,18’5ft, hitch, propane cert, BBQ withtank, microwave, stored since 2004. $3000. Call (604)793-3693

1986 Vanguard 24’ class C moto-rhome, loaded, rebuilt motor, $5900obo. Call (604)824-1615

1988 28’ LEISURE COACH. 125K. Great condition. Must sell, Take a look, make an offer. 604-855-9774.

1988 Class A 27’ Motorhome. New fl oor, good condition, runs well. $6000. Phone after 5 pm. 604-855-0849

1989 Triple E Regency Class C 28ft, good condition, low mileage.Would make a great summer home. $10,900 If interested Call John at604-796-8905 or 604-793-8593

1993 PHOENIX 26’ Class A Motorhome, GM chassis, rear queen bed, awning, 62K, nice shape, $13,500. 604-536-8379.

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855

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

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

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

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED Webuy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min.10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288The Scrapper

551 GARAGE SALES

ADVERTISE YOUR GARAGE SALE

1 x 1 ad, Garage Sale signs

& a list of helpful hints.

$15 ( + HST)

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

Make sure you have a great turn out!

Antiques & CollectiblesWe’ve been displaced ! The

Maple Ridge Antique Mall has closed. We are having a 20% off SALE. June 25 & 26, 9am - 4pm

at 12627 Garibaldi St.Maple Ridge. (east on Dewdney Trunk Rd. to #1 St. before 272

Ave. WELL WORTH THE DRIVE!! 604-341-9899.

Garage Sale9AM-3PM

JUNE 25, 2011All Saints Anglican Church6904 Lougheed Hwy, Agassiz.

Lots of great deals!

Donations welcome before sale, phone Fran. (604)701-2544

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For your Advertising needs:

Call Chris @ 604-796-4301

PLUMBING SERVICES

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For all your Service, Repair

& Installation Needs“One call does it all”

604-796-270524 HOUR

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604-796-2834Service to all makes of

washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

Glass & Window ReplacementInstallation of Custom Made:• Window Screens

• Patio Screen Doors• Storm Doors

• Retractable Door Screens7663 Industrial Way,

Agassiz, BC604-796-2025

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• Siding• Concrete• Gutters

• Houses• Patios

• Heavy Equipment

For FREE estimate call Phil

604-796-0189 • 604-703-3319 (cell)

Residential • Commercial • Agricultural

Hot & Cold Pressure Washing & Interior/Exterior Painting

PAINTING

PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES

P: 604-796-0770 Serving the Upper Fraser Valley

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D R I S C O L L

• Furnaces • Boilers• Water Heaters• Patio Heaters

• Sheet Metal Installations• Pool Heaters

• Plumbing

aerating/power raking aerating/power raking lawncare & yard maintenancelawncare & yard maintenance

weeding/yard clean upweeding/yard clean uphedge & tree pruning hedge & tree pruning

bobcat servicebobcat servicepressure washingpressure washing

paver stones/paver stones/retaining wallsretaining walls

roundworksGroundworksandscaping / LawncareLandscaping / Lawncare

604-819-8786

SOFT TOUCH PAWS DOG GROOMING

Professional GroomerDrop in nail trim

All breeds welcomeRelaxing, friendly service

Call Marilyn @ 604.796.09603770 Wildwood Dr. Agassiz

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CASTLE CLEANING & ORGANIZATION

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the ease of organized:clutter busting!closet solutionspantry set ups

office/garage organizationup/down scale move

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regular cleaningspring/seasonal cleaning

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Y O U R S O U R C E F O R Q U A L I T Y L O C A L P R O F E S S I O N A L S

Mark Baboth | 604.796.2486

BABOTH BABOTH BOBCAT & BACKHOE BOBCAT & BACKHOE

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Metal RoofsVinyl SidingConcreteAdditionsPainting

REQUEST FOREXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

DEROCHE BOAT LAUNCHGATE HOUSE ATTENDANT

& FEE COLLECTORThe Fraser Valley Regional District is seeking Expressions

of Interest for persons interested in a summer seasonal appointment (2011) as Gate House Attendant and Fee Collector at the Deroche Regional Boat Launch.

1. Description of LocationDeroche Regional Boat Launch is located at the end of Athey Road just off the Lougheed Hwy. in Deroche, BC.

2. Description of ServicesThe Attendant is responsible for operating the gate and collecting fees.

2.1 Regular DutiesOpen the gate daily at 6:00 am and close the gate daily at 10:00 pm.• In the event of a sockeye fi shery, the gates must be

opened by 5:00 am daily.• Collect fees for day use and boat launch parking as

set out by FVRD Bylaw 1091, 2011.

3. Time Period for ServicesIt is expected that the successful proponent will enter into an agreement with the Regional District, likely from June 30th to September 30th 2011.

4. Payment for ServicesPayment for gate house attendant and fee collection services will be ALL of the revenue collected from the sales of the seasonal and day passes to the public.

5. EnquiriesEnquiries regarding this Invitation for Expressions of Interest should be directed to the following:

Doug Wilson, Manager of Parks Fraser Valley Regional District 45950 Cheam Avenue Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 604-702-5000 or 1-888-528-0061 Email: [email protected]

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TRANSPORTATION

851 TRUCKS & VANS1980 CHEV crane truck, 8 ton lift, $7000 obo. Call Doug @ 604-750-01941994 F150, 4X4, club cab, canopy, runs great, some rust, $3,500. obo. Must go. 604-859-64181997 DODGE RAM club cab 4wd, Cummins Diesel $6500 OBO (604)820-86542002 FORD F350 7.3 power stroke diesel, crew cab Lariat, shrt box, 6” lift, new tires $15,900 778-549-80302003 LANDROVER V6 silver 135,405k loaded 4/whl dr $6999 778-908-7572,778-552-6300

2004 Nissan pickup Kingcab 4x4, 92,000k, canopy exc shape. $10,500. Call (604)793-0527

2005 DODGE RAM 1500 cr.cab 4X4 auto Hemi 153K sbox $15,900 ST#59 DL#31038 (604)855-06662007 CHEV Crew cab duramax die-sel 4X4 auto loaded s/box, $20,900 ST#87 DL#31038 (604)855-06662007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr auto, loaded, 63K v. clean $9,900 ST#77 DL#31038 (604)855-06662007 FORD F250 XLT 4X4 auto pwrstrk diesel, qdcab s/box $15,900 ST#89 DL#31038 (604)855-06662007 FORD F350 XLT 4X4 crew cab long box, pwr strk disel, St#93 $15,900 DL#31038 (604)855-06662007 FORD Lariat Black, h.d Tur-bo Max V8, dual wheel, tow pkg. Loaded. $29,500: (604)536-82892009 Ford F150 XLT 4X4 S/C 36000km 5.4L XTR & Tow Pkg Exc cond 604-534-1248

859 UTILITY TRAILERSFLAT DECK car hauling, dual axle, new brakes, loading ramps & winch $900 obo Mission (604)556-4679

MARINE

903 BOAT ACCESSORIES2010 9.9 4 stroke Yamaha boat mo-tor, as new, electric start, short shaft. $2000. Call (604)869-3007

912 BOATS14’ HURSTON DEEP V. 45 HP, Merc. Full canopy & extras. Clean, gd trailer. $3500 obo. 604-997-3113

Notice To CreditorsAnd Others

Re: The estate of WILLIAM PEEBLES HARRISON, de-ceased, late of Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of William Peebles Harrison are hereby notifi ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the attention of the Executors, Douglas Harrison and Dena Doolan, in care of Ronald Bogusz, Nasmyth Morrow & Bogusz, Barristers & Solicitors, #105-465 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 1S7, on or before July 15, 2011 after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.


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