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Abstract catches the eye

Nicolle HodgesFOR THE OBSERVER

Th ere are some exciting new artists coming to the Ranger Station Art Gallery. Th e Kent Harrison Arts Council is pleased to show the work of M.A. Tateishi (Mary Anne) for the upcoming month, and will also introduce their new artist in residence, Aimée Henny Brown.

As September’s featured artist, M.A.Tateishi will display brand new work, none of which has been exhibited before. Th e concept for the show is “every part of the buff alo,” which she says refers to the idea that the First Nations people wasted nothing when they hunted.

Her excavation paintings in particular, three of which will be on display in Harrison, take months to complete, as they require painting on paper layers, one atop the other.

“When I tear away the layers, I end up with a painting on the wall and a piece of textured paper in my hand,” says Tateishi. “Th is art is simple, bright, and sunny.”

Th e show will also include some prints, which off ers people an inexpensive way to begin collecting art.

Tateishi says she is inspired by all things visual, such as a colorful billboard or the stark contrast between a lime sweater tossed on an orange chair. Since she works in layers, she considers her work like many paintings combined into one, with the vibrant world around her serving as a kick-start for her imagination.

“When I tear back my layers, I’m never sure what the fi nal piece will look like,” says Tateishi. “Th is random quality is what the human eye likes, since our gaze passes over the perfect.”

Th is is Tateishi’s fi rst show outside of a big city, and because of that she is particularly excited to showcase her work to Harrison.

“Abstract art allows everyone to have his or her own reaction,” she says. “I notice that we are hardwired to look for objects and stories in the art, but that is what the

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Country star Aaron Pritchett is headlining the entertainment line-up at Brigade Days next weekend.

Local artist Roger Dalton and guitar-ist Jerry Doucette will kick off the Friday night lineup at the Sixth Av-enue Sports Bowl along with Vancouver’s coun-try-rock band Me and Mae, who are currently on tour across Canada promoting their debut album Off the Rails. Pritchett will then take

to the stage with his high energy set, featuring hits like Hold My Beer, Lets Get Rowdy, New Fron-tier, and Suntan City.

“We wanted to go as big as we could this year and he was there for us,” said Jeff Smith, presi-dent of the Brigade Days committee. “We’re try-ing to grow the festival. Th e more participants we get to the festival, the more money it provides for the upcoming years and we hope to expand it. We knew that book-ing an act like (Aaron Pritchett) would attract people from out of town into Hope.”

Th e Sports Bowl gates open at 5 p.m. on Sept. 5 and there will be a Brigade Days opening ceremony prior to the concert starting at about 7 p.m. Mike Barker will light up the sky with a fi reworks show follow-ing the concert

Saturday (Sept. 6) kicks off at 10 a.m. with

the annual parade along Wallace Street. Hope Community Services will be collecting non-perishable food items for the food bank along the route.

Hope Motorsports Group presents 4x4 and mini stock races on Saturday at the Sports Bowl, as well as a demo-lition derby and mini stock races on Sunday (Sept. 7). Th e action gets underway at 1 p.m. both days.

In Sixth Avenue Park, there will be a beer gar-den, gold panning dem-onstrations with Yukon Dan, sheep and duck herding, and a BMX and skateboarding ex-hibition throughout the weekend. Th e Golden Agers Club is providing bingo from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday at the curling rink as well as a pan-cake breakfast Sunday morning. A free concert on Saturday night at the Sports Bowl will fea-

ture Robert Roland. On Sunday aft ernoon, there will be a magic show with Gary Savard at the fairgrounds and a free swim at the rec centre. A raffl e draw will close the weekend festivities on Sunday. A quad, home theatre system, and $1,000 travel voucher are up for grabs.

New to Brigade Days this year is activities in Memorial Park on Sat-urday, running from 12-5 p.m. Th e Alder-grove Th underbird Fast Draw Club will be put-ting on a show and there will be booths promot-ing outdoor activities in the area. Th ere will also be infl atable games from Vancouver’s Partyworks, including the big red balls featured in the TV show Wipeout, a giant fi re truck slide and maze. All games are $1 with a Brigade Days wristband or $2 without. Bucky the Beaver will be in the park as well, courtesy of Fraserway RV, with kids games and activities. On Saturday night, there will be an outdoor mov-ie in Memorial Park by the bandshell starting at about 8:30 p.m. Popcorn and pop will be handed out by the Hope Legion.

Th e two-pitch soft ball

tournament, in memory of Caesar Soares, will also run throughout the weekend at the Sixth Avenue and C.E. Barry school ball diamonds. Fourteen teams from Hope, Agassiz, Chilli-wack and Abbotsford will play a minimum of four games starting on Friday. Th e fi nals will take place on Sunday and cash prizes will be awarded to the top four teams.

“We’re trying to pro-vide the best bang for your buck,” said Smith. “Th ere’s tons of fam-ily fun. We’re trying to make sure we have something for every-one.”

Brigade Days wrist-bands provide entry into all the events. Th ey are available in advance at Romano’s, Pharma-save, Fields, Blue Moose, Lordco, Shelly’s Hair Stop, Canyon Cable, Toy’s Pharmacy, Gard-ner GM, Hope Sign-craft ers, Hair Trends and Jimmy’s Pub in Agassiz. Reserved seat-ing for the Friday night concert is also available for $30.

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Village of Harrison Hot Springs2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

NOTICE OF NOMINATION

Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs that nominations for the offices of:

Mayor – 1 person to be electedCouncillors – 4 persons to be elected

will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows:

By hand, mail or other delivery service:Harrison Hot Springs Village Office495 Hot Springs Road Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0

From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014

(Excluding statutory holidays and weekends)

By fax to: 604-796-2192

By email to: [email protected]

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Nomination forms are available at the front reception of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs Office from Friday, August 22, 2014 to the close of the nomination period.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria:

Canadian citizen;18 years of age or older on general voting day Saturday, November 15, 2014;resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; andnot disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS

Beginning September 30, 2014, until the close of general voting for the election on Saturday, November 15, 2014, a copy of the list of registered electors will be available for public inspection, at the Harrison Hot Springs Village Office located at 495 Hot Springs Road, during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Before inspecting the list, a person must sign a statement that they will not inspect the list or use the information included in the list except for the purposes of Part 3 – Electors and Elections of the Local Government Act.An elector may request that their address or other information about them be omitted from or obscured on the list of electors.

OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR

An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00 pm on October 10, 2014.An objection must be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs and can only be made on the basis that a person whose name appears on the list of electors has died or that a person whose name appears on the list of electors is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs.

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RCMP looking for missing personAgassiz RCMP are requesting

the assistance of the general public in fi nding Roxane Desiree Land-man, who was reported missing from Agassiz on Aug. 31.

Landman was last seen on Aug. 30, leaving her residence in her 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche pickup truck, with British Columbia li-cense plate HW 0056. She has not been heard from or seen since. Landman is 54 years old and is de-scribed as about 5 foot 7 inches, shoulder length dyed blonde hair, with highlights, that would either be worn down or in a braid.

Landman is 120 pounds, has blue eyes, wears glasses, she has tat-toos on her arms and neck.

“If anyone has information concerning Roxane Landman, we need to hear from them,” said Cst. Ashley St. Germaine. “We are con-cerned for her well-being, she may be in need of medical treatment.”

Anyone having knowledge of Landman is asked to contact Agas-siz RCMP at 604-796-2211, refer-ence Agassiz fi le 2014-29686, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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More than 100 police offi cers and emergency services personnel will slip into spandex, strap on their helmets and hit the road next month as part of the the annual Cops for Cancer cycling tours to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research.

A total of 107 cyclists will participate in four diff erent tours that will visit businesses and schools from Fort St. John in the province's north to the southernmost reaches of Vancouver Island.

“For more than 15 years, communities throughout the Fraser Valley have welcomed us, hosting events that we look forward to each year,” says rider Trevor Sales, the team captain for the Tour de Valley, which takes riders from Tsawwassen to Boston Bar.

“It’s hard to describe the feeling when you see the lengths people go to, welcoming and supporting the riders, because they too believe that no child should have to face cancer.”

In addition to the Tour de Valley, the Tour de Rock will cover Vancouver Island, the Tour de North will travel through northern British Columbia from Prince

George to Prince Rupert (with a stop in Kitimat), and the Tour de Coast will journey around Greater Vancouver and up to Powell River and Pemberton.

While the rides begin in September, the cyclists are already in the midst of their fundraising and training eff orts.

On Sunday, for example, the Tour de Valley riders embarked on a 160-kilometre ride beginning and ending in Abbotsford.

“All Cops for Cancer riders take part in rigorous training,” says Allan Mugford, Fraser Valley regional director for the Canadian Cancer Society. “But what they can never prepare for is the emotional impact of seeing a child with cancer and the toll it takes on their entire family.”

Th e Cops for Cancer campaign runs through September, with money raised going to fund leading edge cancer research and support programs operated by the Canadian Cancer Society like Camp Goodtimes.

Th e ride is expected to tour through Agassiz on Sept. 27. Visit Copsforcancerbc.ca or at Facebook.com/CopsforCancerBC to learn more about the ride, or to donate.

Cops for Cancer training to hit the road in September

“It’s hard to describe the feeling when

you see the lengths people go to . . .

because they too believe that no child should have to face

cancer”

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A Langley man died of his injuries following a collision on Mt. Woodside on Labour Day.

RCMP said the man was driving a motorcycle west on the Lougheed Hwy. Th e motorcyclist, age 27, failed to negotiate one of the turns on the hill and entered the

eastbound lane where he collided with an oncoming car.

Th e driver of the car, a Chilliwack man, was uninjured in the crash. However, the driver of a second motorcycle was injured in the multiple vehicle collision. He had non-life-threatening

injuries and was taken to Chilliwack General Hospital for treatment.

Th e accident happened just aft er 4 p.m. on the holiday Monday. Th e highway remained closed in both directions for several hours, and Fraser Valley Traffi c Services is investigating the

collision. Th ey are also requested assistance from the RCMP's Integrated Collision Analyst R e c o n s t r u c t i o n i s t Services (ICARS) and the BC Coroners Service.

No name will be released of the man who died, at the request of his family.

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viewer brings to the work. If someone comes away feeling happy or energized, that would be perfect.”

Also showing her work is new artist in residence, Aimée Henny Brown, who is excited to use the history of Harrison and Agassiz to inspire her work over the next year.

“I’m looking forward to hearing stories, meeting local community members, and expanding my understanding of the area,” says Brown. “I am a research hound, so I tend to let the exploration phase of my studio work really guide the fi nal results – process is paramount.”

Brown hopes people are able to experience her work through their

senses. From hand bound books, drawings, printed matte, installations and performances, she tends to investigate the site she is working with in order to bring the art, and the feelings it provokes, to the forefront.

“Th e sounds and scents, geography, topography and history of a place become very important to determining what will happen in my artistic practice,” says Brown, who will use Harrison as her backdrop and inspiration for the next year.

Opening reception for Tateishi's show will be held on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. Th e show will include a chance to meet the new artist in residence, Aimée Henny Brown.

The Ranger Station Art Gallery set to feature new art-ists M.A.Tateishi and Aimée Henny Brown. Tateishi’s work is abstract, such as the untitled piece above.

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VICTORIA – Th ere was an uproar in the B.C. legislature this spring when Transportation Minister Todd Stone went ahead with $19 million in cuts to low-usage coastal ferry routes.

Th e plan had been laid out in detail before last year’s election. It targeted sailings where ridership was in the low teens or even single digits. On some sailings the Transport Canada-mandated crew outnumbered the passengers.

Despite the cries of doom, most of the sailing reductions have been managed – with one glaring exception. Th e Discovery Coast Circle Tour route saw its ferry from Port Hardy to Bella Coola replaced, using the smallest vessel

in the BC Ferries fl eet, the open-decked Nimpkish.

Th is move wasn’t a direct response to low usage, a chronic issue with some of the minor route sailings along the coast. It was to avoid ordering a replacement for the Queen of Chilliwack, which sailed directly between Port Hardy and Bella Coola.

Th is summer the fi rst leg was consolidated with the Northern Expedition, the vessel that replaced the doomed Queen of the North on the Inside Passage run up to Prince Rupert. At Bella Bella, aft er a layover of a couple of hours, the Nimpkish took over with space for 16 standard vehicles on its deck and a midnight arrival time in Bella Coola.

Th e direct route had been mainly used by European tourists, who sailed from the Lower Mainland to Victoria, drove the length of the Island, ferried to Bella Coola and drove

through the rugged Chilcotin to Williams Lake and back down south to complete the circle tour.

Th e new route incorporated stops in remote outposts Ocean Falls and Shearwater, making it

even longer. Warnings came early.“Th at’s where 90 per cent of

the [BC Ferries] money is being lost, on the milk runs, and that’s the part they are keeping,” Petrus Rykes, a tourism operator at Anahim Lake for 40 years, said in March. “Th e part they’ve cancelled was at 70 per cent

capacity, the second highest of all the fl eet routes.”

Reports of a bad slump have come to pass. Th e changes meant bookings couldn’t be made until April, too late for most international travelers.

A survey by Bella Coola Valley Tourism in mid-summer found most operators losing business, from 10 to 90 per cent. A bus tour of Canadian seniors heading west from Williams Lake was terminated aft er 14 years. One tourism operator on Highway 20 is considering closing down.

Stone and his family took the new route themselves in early August, with the minister off ering sunny reports on his blog.

Stone summed up his experience this way:

“At the end of the day, my assessment is that the Nimpkish is a good tourism product if tourists are made fully aware as to the type of service it provides. If correct

expectations are set, I believe the Nimpkish can be marketed as a valuable tourism component of the Discovery Coast Circle Tour.

“Th e decision to do this rests squarely on the shoulders of the tourism industry and tourism operators who need to decide whether or not they want this service to work, to grow and to be viable in order to capture a share of the thousands of international tourists looking for exactly the kind of adventure the Nimpkish provides.”

Got that, Discovery Coast tourism folks? If this milk run doesn’t work next year, it will be your fault. Heck, the Nimpkish has free snacks and drinks for your 10-hour voyage, much of it in the dark.

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

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Time to take the challenge

Black Press has poured itself into the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, the viral sensation that has so far raised more than $100 million for research and awareness of the deadly, degenerative disease.

If you didn't get nominated for the challenge, why not take it anyway? You’ll be cool if you do it, in more ways than one.

Most of us, by now, have seen our Facebook friends or celebrities participating in what has been a wildly successful fundraiser for ALS societies around the world.

The concept is simple and fun – douse yourself with a bucket of ice water, make a donation to your local ALS society, and challenge three others to do the same.

The ice bucket challenge has been exactly the right kind of fundraiser for the summer of

2014. In modern times, many of us are goofing off for the sake of a YouTube clip anyway, so we might as well do it for a good cause.

This summer’s donations are a hundred-fold beyond anything the ALS society has ever seen.

A lot of people have had some laughs dumping ice water on their head, but for most, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge isn’t just a thoughtless stunt.

There is no cure for ALS, but researchers right here in B.C., at the University of British Columbia, could be close to a breakthrough. And our silly stunts could make a difference. All it takes a bucket of ice water, a cheque, good intentions and hope.

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“A survey by Bella Coola Valley Tourism in mid-

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from 10 to 90 per cent”

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Catch the shuttle to the fairSummer’s winding down and

the fi elds of the Fraser Valley are ripe with corn which means it must be time for the Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival.

Prospera Credit Union is supporting the Agassiz Agri-cultural and Horticultural As-sociation as the fair celebrates its 110th anniversary.

As the fair’s platinum spon-

sor, Prospera is providing a free shuttle to the fair on Sat-urday. Th e shuttle will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. making a loop from Agassiz Christian Reformed Church, to St. An-thony’s Catholic Church, to the Agassiz United Church and then on to the fair. Th ere is free parking at all three churches. Staff volunteers from the credit

union’s Agassiz and Chilliwack Branches also run the Corn Bank at the fair and Prospera is the main stage sponsor on Saturday.

For more information about what’s happening at the fair this year, visit www.agassizfall-fair.com.

For a map of the shuttle route, see page 11.

Agassiz Fall Fair

On behalf of the Directors of the Agassiz Agricultural and Horticultural Association, I welcome you to the 110th Agassiz Fall Fair and 66th Corn Festival.

Th e fi rst fair was held in 1901 and in 2014 we are celebrating the 110th version of our famous fair. A major accomplishment for our area’s residents. As well we have attendees that travel many kilometres to enjoy the best barbequed chicken and corn and as well see the many activities.

Th is year we are highlighting the honey bee. Th e honey bee is responsible for pollinating many of the crops that produce our food and is an example to us all in what it is like to be a busy little bee. Th ere will be information on just how the bee makes honey, wax and increases the production of our crops. Th e blueberry pie eating was so popular last year there will be another chance to see how fast people can get their pie and eat it as well.

Th e “Poultry in Motion” trailer explains everything you wanted to know about chickens. Enjoy the Farmer's Market and all the exhibits. A new feature in the “Kid's Zone” is the zucchini races – see how fast your zucchini can race down the track (zucchinis and the wheels are provided). Our entry section and 4-H animal displays will let you see the dedication and hard work of the exhibitors. We have the best Midway in the area with lots of rides

for everyone to enjoy. Th at is just asampling of our many activities andthings to see.

Our Fair provides an opportunityto be with family and friends, enjoyentertainment and learn about howyour food is produced.

Th e Agassiz Fall Fair and CornFestival – a honey of a deal.

See you at the Fair!

Victoria BrookesPresident, Agassiz Agricultural &

Horticultural Association

President's message

Victoria Brookes is the president of theAgassiz Agricultural and HorticulturalAssociation.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

The annual parade starts at 10 a.m. and works its way along Pioneer Avenue from the downtown core to the fairgrounds.OBSERVER FILE PHOTO


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Youth club started 100 years ago through Department of Agriculture

4-H program earns Century Farm Award

In celebration of 100 years of preparing young British Columbians with agriculture learning and leadership, the B.C. government is present-ing B.C. 4-H with $87,000 in funding and a Century Farm Award.

Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick made the announce-ment last month at the 115th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition in Armstrong. Th e funding grant will support B.C. 4-H programs that help build youth development and leadership in local B.C. 4-H clubs throughout the prov-ince.

Originally known as Boys and Girls clubs, B.C. 4-H started in 1914 with more than 200 young people par-ticipating in competitions sponsored by the Department of Agriculture. Th e program originally focused on potato-farming activities and soon aft er expanded to include popular projects involving poultry, swine, beef and dairy. Non-agricultural projects

such as arts and craft s were added in the late 1970s as more young British Colum-bians outside farming com-munities joined the program.

Today, more than 2,000 young people between the ages of six and 21 years are ac-tively involved in the program in British Columbia. Th e four Hs stand for head, heart, hands and health, and B.C. 4-H inspires its members to become well-balanced lead-ers of their communities both as kids and adults.

Century Farm Awards honour agricultural organiza-tions that have been active for 100 years. Th e Century Farm award program was created in 1994 to mark the centen-nial of the Ministry of Agri-culture.

“Th e B.C. 4-H program is devoted to our young people and introducing them to the agricultural community. I look forward to continuing our partnership with 4-H as youth programs continue to grow and more young British

Columbians take an interest in expanding their knowl-edge about farming and agri-culture. It’s an honour to pres-ent the Century Farm Award to an organization that has supported farmers and their families for 100 years,” said Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick.

Kevin Rothwell, manager or B.C. 4-H added that “B.C. 4-H is honoured to receive the Century Farm award. Generations of British Co-lumbians have benefi ted from the 4-H program. Our mem-bers, alumni and volunteers have made a lasting contribu-tion to B.C. agriculture and their communities.”

4-H Clubs have been celebrating the milestone throughout the year.

To learn more about be-coming a 4-H member, speak with any of the club members at the Agassiz Fall Fair as they tend to their projects. Or, visit the main program’s website online at /www.bc4h.bc.ca/aboutus.

Agassiz Fall Fair

Eleven-year-old Dayton Thomas of the Agassiz Rainbow 4H Club lays with her six-month-old Yorkshire X,Varken at the 104th annual fair at the PNE. The annual summer event features a wide range of 4H displays.

JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Farming can be fun, especially when you surround yourself with like-minded friends.

Th is year's 4-H displays and demonstrations will take place in and around the pavilion, starting early in the morning.

Th ere will be a 4H Horse Show featuring showmanship and Western equitation, 4H Dairy showmanship, rabbit judging, calf

placings, and a 4H dog show all between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and noon.

Th e aft ernoon will include poultry judging, a goat obstacle, the llama show halter and showmanship, sheep shearing demonstrations, and the swine show.

Th e Chilliwack Drill Team will perform in the riding ring at 2 p.m.

To learn more about 4-H, speak with any member during the fall fair.

4H keeps kids busy during fall fair


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 124:00 p.m. Agricultural Hall opens ‘til 9 p.m.

$2.50 admission

Midway opens

5:00 p.m. Beer Garden

6:00 p.m. “The Magic of the Mind” Comedy Hypnosis by Lee Dyson (Outdoor Stage))

Sponsored by Mertin Auto Group

Bingo by AH Lions Club

7:30 p.m. “Acoustic pop/rock music by Adam Briscoe”

9:00 p.m. Fireworks

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 138:30 a.m. Parade forms up for judging on Cheam Ave. in front of High

School (Marshal - Ted Westlin)

9:00 a.m. Free Shuttle from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Leaves from Agassiz Christian Reformed Church parking lot (7452 Morrow Rd.), then to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church parking lot (7249 Morrow Rd.), then to Agassiz United Church parking lot(6860 McCaff rey Rd.) then to the Fair!

9:30 a.m. 4H Horse Show - Showmanship, Western Equitation until mid

afternoon (Outside Ring)

10:00 a.m. 4H Rabbit judging (Pavilion)

PARADE MOVES OFF led by colour parties of Royal Canadian Legion

4H Dairy Showmanship, Jr. & Sr. (Outside Ring)

10:30 a.m. Agricultural Hall Opens

Kids Zone - pony rides, mini golf, zucchini races, bouncy castle, petting zoo until 5 p.m. sponsored by Rimex

11:00 a.m. “O CANADA” sung by Jeff Bodner

OFFICIAL OPENING and

WELCOME ADDRESS

Introduction of Platform Guests (Outdoor Stage)

4H Calf placings (Cattle Show Ring)

4H Dog show

11:15 a.m. CROWNING OF CORN KING/QUEEN (Outdoor Stage)

11:30 a.m. Lawnmower Races - qualifying

All Stage Entertainment sponsored by

Prospera Credit Union

Legion Pipe Band (Outdoor Stage)

12 Noon 4H Poultry judging

Beer Garden opens

Images Dance Studio (Outdoor Stage)

12:30 p.m. Antique Tractor Pull sponsored by Star 98.3 & Country 107.1

“The Rosie Ribbonstar Show” Kids Zone (Diamond #2) sponsored by Rimex

4H Goat Obstacle (Outside Ring)

12:45 p.m. Corn Husking (Outdoor Stage)

Corn donated by Sparkes Corn Barn

1:00 p.m. MIDWAY OPENS (until 8 p.m.)

BMX Bike Show sponsored by the Agassiz Harrison Observer

Llama Show Halter & Showmanship (Outside Ring)

4H Sheep judging (Outside Ring)

Sheep Shearing demo

Logging demo

Bingo by AH Lions Club

1:15 p.m. “Essence of Elvis” Tribute to Elvis by Jeff Bodner (Outdoor Stage)

1:30 p.m. 4H Swine show

2:00 p.m. “The Rosie Ribbonstar Show” Kids Zone (Diamond #2) sponsored by Rimex

Chilliwack Drill Team(riding ring)

2:15 p.m. Pie Eating Competition (Outdoor Stage) Sponsored by Cabin Fever Junction Pie Co and BC Blueberry Council

2:30 p.m. BMX Bike Show sponsored by the Agassiz Harrison Observer

Lawnmower Races - fi nals

Sponsored by JBS

Logging demo

3:00 p.m. Afternoon Tea in the Lion’s Den (Agricultural Hall)

Creative Outlet Dance Studio (Outdoor Stage)

Sheep shearing

3:30 p.m. Goat Milking Contest(Outdoor Stage)

- Courtesy of Agassiz Goat Dairy Farm

4:00 p.m. BMX Bike Show sponsored by the Agassiz Harrison Observer

Logging demo

4:30 p.m. “Acoustic pop/rock music by Adam Briscoe”

5:15 p.m. “Essence of Elvis” Tribute to Elvis by Jeff Bodner (Outdoor Stage)

7:00 p.m. Beer Garden Music byJust Smokin

7:30 p.m. Auction of exhibits from Hall display (Agricultural Hall)

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EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday AdmissionNo charge to enter groundsExhibit hall entrance 12 & over $2.50

Saturday Admission$6 adult advance tickets ($8 at the gate)$3 Children age 6-11Children 5 & under are FREERide tickets are additional Advanced passes available at participating local businessesFREE Parking


MAP OF FAIRGROUNDS 1 Main Gate

2 Agri Hall Exhibits

3 Centre Stage

4 BBQ

5 Lions Bingo

6 Beer Garden

8 Logging Display

7 Farmers Market

9 Kids Zone

10 4H Show Ring Cattle Goats & Sheep

11 4H Dog

12 Antique Tractor Pull

13 Lawnmower Races

14 BMX Display

15 Pavillion - 4H Rabbit, Swine & Cattle

16 4H Horse Show

17 Midway

C Concession

W Washrooms

F First Aid

T Telephone

P Parking

FREE SHUTTLE BUSSponsored by Prospera Credit Union. Free Parking compliments of the local churches.AVAILABLE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH 9am to 6pm

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Hypnotist, Elvis and more on main stageTh ere’s always something entertaining

happening on stage during the Agassiz Fall Fair, and the show is always suitable for the whole family.

Friday’s stage show starts with a fas-cinating show featuring hypnotist Lee Dyson, followed by Agassiz’s own Adam Briscoe. Regulars to the fair have been watching Briscoe develop as a performer over the past several years, from a young singer in high school to the musician he’s become.

Th en on Saturday, the stage is home to everything from the opening ceremo-nies and the crowing of the Corn King or Queen, to the annual goat milking competition.

Participants come from every walk of life to test their skills, with hilarious re-sults.

Entertainers to take the stage Saturday include Jeff Bodner’s Essence of Elvis tribute, the Legion Pipe Band, dancers from Images and Creative Outlet, Adam Briscoe, and more.

And on Saturday night, adults can catch the group Just Smokin’ in the beer gardens.

Of course there is entertainment all around the fairgrounds, with something for everyone.

Kids will love to watch the BMX Bike show, while dads won’t want to miss the logging demonstrations.

Other highlights include Rosie Rib-bonstar, wheelbarrow races, logging demonstrations, a pie eating competi-tion, and of course, the exhibits in the Agricultural Hall.

For times and locations of all events, see the schedule on page 10.

Agassiz Fall Fair

Admission to the fair is free on Friday. OnSaturday, admission is $6 for an adult in advance,and $8 at the gate.

For children ages six to 11, admission is $3.Children under six are free.

Admission does not include a pass for themidway rides, which are being operated by WestCoast Amusements.

Admission to the Agricultural Hall on Fridaynight, to view the displays is $2.50. Th ere is no feeto enter the hall on Saturday.

Remember that when the Ag Hall closes onSaturday night at 7 p.m., an auction of the exhibitsbegins shortly aft er. Exhibition winners can claimtheir prizes at the fair offi ce during the fair.

Parking and the shuttle are free.

Tickets and more

Admission to the Ag Hall on Friday is $2.50, and there’s an auction of the unclaimed exhib-its on Saturday night at 7 p.m.

OBSERVER FILE PHOTO

OBSERVER FILE PHOTO

Jeff Bodner (above) returns to the stage as Elvis at this year’s Agassiz Fall Fair, along with the very popular hypno-tist Lee Dyson (left).

The midway is back this year, offering kids of all ages a chance to unwind.


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Agassiz’s corn coronation

Finding a Corn King or Queen is a scientifi c adven-ture, and not a decision that’s made lightly.

It takes a lot of research to pin down the very best crops.

Every year, about 15 farm-ers will enter their crops into the contest and the corn is studied by scientists from Ag Canada. Th e judges visit each farm and look at the crops’ appearance, the height of the corn stalks, weed control, and more.

Th ey also take a few strips of the fi eld and count how many plants are in each row, taking careful note of how the corn is populated. Th e better the yield, the closure a farmer is to becoming the next year’s Corn King, or Queen.

Th en, they’ll actually take a few cobs of corn back to them at the research station, to judge the cobs individually for quality.

Th e crowning of the Corn King or Queen takes place on Saturday on the main stage at 11:15 a.m.

Th e title of Corn King isn’t the only corn related fun at the fair. Each year features a corn shucking contest for the kids, where they can win prize such as ride coupons. Th at takes place on the main stage at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday.

And it wouldn’t really be the fair without the fresh cooked corn and barbecued chicken, all made on site by a dedicated bunch of volun-teers.

Agassiz Fall Fair

A young boy watches pipers march by on Pioneer Avenue last year, with the backdrop for the Wayward Pines TV show production behind him.

March past

OBSERVER FILE PHOTO

Corn facts• Up to 75% of all

grocery items contain corn in some processed form. Some products that may have corn as an ingredient include: candies, ketchup, soft drinks, ink, latex paint, spark plugs, tire, wallpaper, varnish, dog food, ice cream, chewing gum,

margarine, mayonnaise, yogurt.

• An ear of corn has an average of 80 kernels.

• Corn is grown in every continent except Antarctica.

• Corn is a person’s best friend. It’s the best listener (has a good ear) and never talks back!

Fall Fair facts• Th e Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn

Festival is run by a non-profi t group called the Agassiz Agricultural and Horticultural Association.

• Th e fi rst Agassiz Fall Fair was held in 1901.

• Th e Kent Agricultural and Horicultural Association was incorporated on Nov. 16, 1899. Th e name was offi cally changed on Aug.

20, 1914 to the Agassiz Agricultural and Horticultural Association.

• Th e association's primary function is to protect and advance agricultre, horticulture and fruit growing interests in the District of Kent.

• Th e event is always held on the second Saturday aft er Labour Day.

• Th is year's theme is the Honey Bee. • In 2007 the fi rst Corn Queen,

Michelle Stuyt, was crowned aft er 58

years of Corn Kings. Last year's Corn King was Nathan Hertgers.

• Th e present Agricultural Hall was built in two phases; the kitchen (1983) and the auditorium (1987).

• Hundreds of volunteers are needed to put on the Fall Fair and Corn Festival.

• Average annual attendance is 10,000.• For six years, the event has won the Fair

of the Year title from the BC Association of Agricultural Fairs & Exhibitions.


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Being new residents in the area, we attended our fi rst public hearing, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Harrison Mills Community Hall.

Holding such an important FVRD public hearing in mid-August, during a high vacation time period and being the warmest time of year, left us with the feeling that public attendance was curtailed because of the poor scheduling.

Because of the lack of a microphone many people in the audience, especially those at the back of the hall, did not hear the verbal submissions well, if at all. Even ourselves, who sat in the front row, did not hear a good portion of the quieter verbal submissions. We're sure many persons left early because of having to strain to listen. Considering the importance of the issue, in reality, being the extraction of water and the increasing interest in the selling of it for profi t, we feel that the FVRD staff were lacking in their duty by not making sure people could be properly heard . . . aft er all it was titled a public 'hearing'.

We were surprised that not all seven board members were present. It gave us the impression that those missing members were partial to the re-zoning, having already made their up their minds by not taking into consideration the

varied view points expressed during that meeting.

For the FVRD board members to go ahead and vote on such an important issue indirectly involving water extraction, at this time, before the province has the new B.C. Water Sustainability Act, in place sometime next spring, is acting in haste, we feel, and leaves us with the question . . . why so fast?

Since the applicant stated, at the meeting, that if he didn't get the re-zoning approval, he would then build a water bottling facility elsewhere. Th at would mean he could still continue extracting his 25,000 gallons of water per day from his property (and possibly have that amount increased if the re-zoning goes through), trucking the water off site to be processed, while his water bottling facility is under construction elsewhere. Th erefore there would be no disruption to his present bulk water business, as it would be if he were to begin building the new facility on his present property.

Two points that we made note of could not/were not answered by the FVRD staff at that meeting. First, when do water licenses come up for renewal? Th e meeting focus was on the construction of a water bottling facility in an eco-sensitive area that would

have to be re-zoned, changing the OCP from Institutional to Resource Industrial.

We expected that the FVRD would be well-educated on the subject of water as the issue of water is at the forefront in the province and goes hand-in-hand with the bottling of it, in our opinion.

Th e other point expressed, by a member of the audience, stated as a fact that the extraction of great amounts of water from the area's aquifer may cause nearby slope erosion and/or slides, causing severe damage to both the surrounding surface water

and properties. Th e staff 's answer, in

our opinion, was that the FVRD staff will make sure that the 8,000 sq. ft . water bottling facility would have adequately built foundations to survive such an event.

It was obvious, in our opinion, that the staff member addressing the statement was not prepared to expand on the original concern as presented.

Water is the new gold! Precious B.C. water

should never be considered a commodity, in our opinion.

Respectfully,W. & M. Sikorra

South Lake Errock

MailbagLack of microphone at

public hearing a problem

Th ere has been a recent fuss in the media about the British celebrating the burning of Washington's White House on Aug. 24, 1814 (200 years ago). Th ere is a strong local connection.

Our local Agassiz family was granted a coat of arms containing a burning torch in recognition of the eff orts of the British offi cer, Lewis Agassiz, in burning down the White House and much of Washington in retaliation for the burning of Canada`s parliament at York. His son, Lewis Nunn Agassiz, came here from England and founded the town

of Agassiz. Th ough not large, the Swiss-English Agassiz family has left its mark in the realms of science (Lake Agassiz), watchmaking (Longines), military and religion. Even beer drinkers should appreciate the fact that Agassiz pioneered the production of hops in B.C. Th e municipality is called the "District of Kent" in recognition of the English origins of that crop in the County of Kent, oft en called "the Garden of England". We should be proud that the town is named aft er such a distinguished family.

John AllenHarrison and Agassiz

Local connection to White House

burning

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 78 (FRASER-CASCADE) 2014 SCHOOL TRUSTEES ELECTIONS

NOTICE OF NOMINATION

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICEA person is qualifi ed to be nominated, elected, and to hold offi ce as a School Trustee if they meet the following criteria:- is a Canadian citizen;- is 18 years of age or older on general voting day November 15, 2014;- resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are fi led; andnot disqualifi ed under the School Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding offi ce as a trustee, or be otherwise disqualifi ed by law;For further information, please contact:Natalie Lowe-Zucchet, Chief Election Offi cer 604-869-2411Eldie Smith, Deputy Chief Election Offi cer 604-869-2411Natalie Lowe-ZucchetChief Election Offi cer

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Trustees (7 total)3 - Agassiz-Harrison Electoral Area3 - Hope Electoral Area1 - Canyon Electoral Area

will be received by the Chief Election Offi cer or a designated person, as follows:

By hand, mail or other delivery service: District Education Offi ce, 650 Kawkawa Lake Rd, Hope, BC V0X 1L4From 9:00 am September 30, 2014 to 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 excluding statutory holidays and weekends.By fax to: 604-869-7400 By email to: [email protected] From 9:00 am September 30, 2014 to 4:00 pm October 10, 2014

Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Offi cer by 4:30 pm on October 17, 2014Nomination Forms are available during business hours from August 22, 2014 at:

District Education Offi ce, 650 Kawkawa Lake Road, Hope, B.C.District of Kent Offi ce, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, B.C.Harrison Hot Springs Village Offi ce, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C.

to the close of the nomination period.

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Community Community CornerCorner

For EveryoneThe Agassiz-Harrison Ladies Golf Club - Play at the Harrison Resort Course Tuesdays at 4:50 pm and Thursdays at 9 am. All levels welcome. FMI call 604-796-3592.Hooked on Books: Agassiz Library Book Club takes place on the third Thursday of every month, starting at 6:30pm at the Agassiz Library. Love to read and want to talk about what you’re reading? You don’t have to be a member, just drop in when you can. Pick up the book at the library any time before the meeting and get ready to share your

opinions!

MS Support Group - Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month. 11:30 am - 1 pm in Chwk. Call Carmen at 604-796-2270. All Upper Fraser Valley folks welcome.

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

The Harrison-Kent Community Singers - Meet every Monday at 7:00 pm at the Memorial Hall. FMI call Carol at 604-796-2749.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 604-796-2332Harrison Hikers Group - Off ers 4 levels of hikes every Wednesday (easy, light, moderate, strenuous) FMI call Ruth Altendorf 604-796-2084Knitting/Crochet Sisters Group - Projects for worthy causes. Contact Alice 604-796-3060 or email [email protected] Al-Anon. - Is someone’s drinking aff ecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-796-9865 or

Anne 604-793-3103Agassiz Elks Lounge - 1824 #9 Hwy, open daily 3pm till closing. Everyone 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 agharcommdrivers@

outlook.com or visit 7046 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz.Agassiz Monday Painters est.1961 - Meets every Mon. from 11 am - 3 pm at Agassiz United Church. FMI call Linda 604-794-5554Harrison Community Social Club Drop-in every Thurs. at Harrison Hot Springs Memorial Hall, 9:30 am: cards, darts, games & coff ee. Contact Jacquie 604-796-3105 or Suzanne 604-796-1269.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]

Harrison 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 604-796-1084

Lions TV Bingo - Thursday nights at 6 pm on Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The Source - Chehalis Store & Ledoux Hardware

Groups and Activities

Agassiz United Church 32nd Annual

Garage Sale - Saturday, September 6 from 8am

- 2pm. Find treasures, bargains, antiques, baking

& borscht. Enjoy lunch too! 6860 Lougheed Hwy.

Agassiz-Harrison Terry Fox Run - Walk,

stroll, bike ride or run on September 14th.

Registration from 9-10, event starts at 10 from

Cheam Village (1525 MacKay Cres). No minimum

pledge and no entry fee. Lots of draw prizes! Hot-

dog BBQ & Music! Dogs welcome. FMI contact

Sam Nelson at 604-796-9687

110th Annual Agassiz Fall Fair & 66th

Corn Festival - September 12 & 13 at the

Agassiz Fair Grounds. Parade, midway, exhibits,

music, 4H shows, antique tractor pull, BMX bike

show, kids zone and more! FMI see special section

in today’s paper.

Seniors’ Health & Wellness Fair -

Hosted by Agassiz/Harrison Hot Springs

Healthy Communities on Thursday, September

18 at Cheam Village from 10am - 3pm. Oral

presentations by BC Seniors Advocate, reps from

ICBC, the RCMP, Workplace BC, a local dietitian

and physician. Over 20 organizations will have

displays. Door prizes and a free lunch for those

who register. To register call 604-796-8891.

Community Events

www.central365.org

Meeting at theAg Hall

6800 Pioneer Ave.

Agassiz CampusSunday, 10:30 am

Kids’ Ministry

Active Kids Sports Drop In 6-12 yrs

Nothing to do while school is out? Get out of the house and keep busy with your friends. Each day will be a new sport

complete with activities & games.

For more info call: 604-796-8891

Community Recreation & Cultural CentreMonday - Friday 1pm - 3pm

Until school is back in session, $2.50 drop in

Reserved seating online at ticketweb.ca

FRIDAY SEPT. 5THaaron pritchett

Hope Brigade Days and Envision Financial are partnering to reduce hunger in our community. Join us in making a difference by bringing a non-perishable food item or cash donation to the Envision Financial tent on Friday or Saturday.

WITH Roger dalton&

SAT. & SUN.,SEPT. 6TH & 7TH

more info at www.brigadedays.com or on facebook all events subject to change.

SAT. & SUN.,SEPT. 6TH & 7TH

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Santiago de Compostela: A celebration of life

Imagine you wake up in the morning, re-alizing you are almost there!

Aft er weeks of walk-ing day aft er day, en-during heat, rain and all kinds of situations needing your utmost attention, the end of your pilgrimage is at hand! You can hardly believe it and are in a bit of a daze!

Mind you, there are still 20 kilometres to hike including the up-hill stretch to Monte Gozo from where, on a clear day, you can see Santiago de Com-postela for the fi rst time. And no, it is not a mirage, it is there, the real thing, the end of your pilgrimage. Th e last fi ve km to the city will lead through dense eucalyptus fi elds and, as you come closer, you will be joined by more and more pilgrims, many of them arriving by bus for a one-day pilgrimage.

Th ough you are glad to reach your destina-tion, you also feel sad that your pilgrimage is nearing the end. And then you enter San-

tiago de Compostela and your life as a pil-grim is over. Perhaps you fi rst want to go to the “Pilgrims Offi ce” to receive your “Compostela”, proof of your achievement.If you started the day early enough, you might even be on time to at-tend the 12 o’clock mass with the gi-ant incense burner, the “Botatumeiro” ritual. You will hear your name called out in greeting and might be forgiven for think-ing that you are in “Pil-grim’s Heaven”.

Aft er the mass, you most likely will look for a hotel to get your-self in shape and rest, then again you might not. Th is is a city of celebration and you might want to partici-pate in the festivities as quickly as possible. Aft er all, there is much to see and do. As you can see, there is merit in being able to let your mind wander to any

place you want to go. It doesn’t take much time, does not cost money and everybody can do it.

On the other hand, there is no doubt about the great ben-efi ts one gains by the physi-cal exercise of walking, as Liz’s latest blog attests:

She writes: “ W a l k i n g Meditation - a simple way to

connect with your spir-it and mother earth in a very grounded way.

Many of us take the benefi ts of walking for granted. Each day we limit the steps we take by driving or sit-ting for long periods of time. But walking even a few blocks a day has unlimited benefi ts – not only for our health, but our spirit as well, for as we walk, we con-nect with the earth.

Even walking on concrete, the earth is still beneath us, sup-porting us. Walking lets our body remember simpler times, when life was less complicat-ed. Th is helps us slow down to the speed of our body and take the time to integrate the natural fl ow of life into our cellular tissue. In-stead of running from place to place or think-ing about how much more we can fi t into our day, walking allows us to exist in the moment.

Each step we take can lead us to becom-ing more mindful of ourselves and our feel-ings. Walking slows

us down enough notonly to pay attentionto where we are in ourbody, but also to ourbreath. Taking timeto simply notice ourbreath while we walk,through the length ofour inhales and ex-hales, and becomingattuned to the way inwhich we breathe istaking a step towardsmindfulness. When webecome more mindful,we gradually recognizethat the normal fl ow ofour thoughts and feel-ings are not always re-lated to where we arein the present moment.Gradually we realizethat the connectionwe have with the earthand ground beneathour feet is all that is. Bywalking and practicingbreathing mindfullywe gain a sense of calmand tranquility – theproblems and troublesof the day slowly fadeaway because we are inthe ‘now’.

Th e simplicity andease of a walking prac-tice allows us to createtime, space and aware-ness of our surround-ings and of the wondersthat lie within. Taking afew moments to walkeach day and becomemore aware of ourbreath will in turn openthe door for the beautyof the world around usto fi lter in.”

It has become a habitfor pilgrims to look fora perspective at the endof each day and so as Iam only pilgriming inspirit, I will try to fol-low suit:

Th is week’s perspec-tive: “Life is the ulti-mate pilgrimage andSantiago de Composte-la a celebration of life.”

Community

Th e 1st Agassiz Scouts are a busy group of kidswho need a few good leaders to have another greatyear.

Scouting groups are broken up into age categories.Beavers are ages fi ve to seven, Cubs are ages eightto 10, Scouts are ages 11 to 13 and Venturers areages 14 to 17. While the group has leaders for mostage groups, the Scouts needs a few volunteers tocommit to the year.

Registration night is on Sept. 16, from 6:30 p.m.to 7:30 p.m. at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall.

For more information about joining as a Scoutor a volunteer, contact Group Commissioner ChrisWilson at 604-796-3703.

Scout leaders needed

RUTH ALTENDORF

SeniorHappenings

Thursday, September 4, 2014, Agassiz Harrison Observer 17

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGDistrict of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1510, 2014

What:Public hearing on the proposed District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1510, 2014.

When:Please join us at 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 8, 2014 when Council will be receiving input from the public on the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments. You can speak in person at the hearing or by providing a written submission to the Director of Development Services, District of Kent, PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 or [email protected] before 3:00 p.m., September 8, 2014.

Where:The public hearing is to be held in the Centennial Centre of the Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC.

What is it?A Zoning Bylaw amendment to provide options with respect to home occupation businesses operating on rural and agricultural zoned lots greater than 0.8ha (2 acres) that exceed the 234m2 (2,508 ft2) home occupation business building area.

What changes?In general, the proposed changes in the Zoning Bylaw Amendment are to:

• allow up to a maximum of 325 m2 (3,500 ft2) of home occupation building area in return for payment of a cash amenity of $10,000; or



• allow up to a maximum of 928 m2 (10,000 ft2) of home occupation building area in return for payment of a cash amenity of $200,000.

Amenity payments received may be used for downtown façade improvements, farm recy-cling services and other analogous purposes designed to offset the impact of greater density of commercial or individual uses in agricultural areas.

Need more info?The bylaw, staff report, and other relevant background material are available for review by the public at the reception desk in the District’s Office, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) from August 28, 2014 to September 8, 2014 inclusive. You may also contact Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services at 604-796-2235 for more information.

NOTICE OF MUNICIPALTAX EXEMPTIONS

This bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, in the Municipal Office located at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, B. C.

Enquiries may be directed to the undersigned at (604) 796-2235.

Judy Lewis, Director of Financial ServicesDated this 25th day of August, 2014

In accordance with Section 227 of the Community Charter, the District of Kent gives notice of its intention to adopt the bylaw cited as “2015 Non-Profit Organizations Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 1512, 2014” at the Regular Council meeting scheduled on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC.

This bylaw will establish a tax exemption from land and improvements for the year 2015 for the properties listed below. An estimate of the amount of taxes that would be imposed on the properties if they were not exempt for the year in which the proposed bylaw is to take effect and the following two years is described as follows:

ORGANIZATION PID # Estimated Tax Exemption2015 2016 2017

Agassiz Harrison Community 010-863-486 9,386 9,668 9,958Services Society

Agassiz Harrison Senior 009-288-732 14,935 15,383 15,845 Citizen’s Housing Society 003-520-897 003-520-927

Agassiz Harrison Senior 008-017-662 4,002 4,122 4,246Citizen’s Housing Society(Friendship House)

Agassiz Harrison 007-527-365 9,223 9,499 9,784Historical Society

Kent-Harrison Search and 028-740-157 2,151 2,216 2,282Rescue Team Society

Harrison Mills Community Club 011-067-152 1,186 1,222 1,258

Boy Scouts of Canada Roll: 1320-47801 1,533 1,579 1,626

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

6 IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

7 OBITUARIES

HelkenbergDenise Isabelle

November 29, 1945 - August 28, 2014

Denise passed away suddenly with her husband of 41 years, Ted, by her side. She was pre-deceased by her parents, De-nis and Florence Lynch and sister Myrtle. She spent many years working for Agricultural Canada and was a long time member of the City of Life Church. She also traveled to many places in the world. She is survived by her nephew Michael also other family Dave (Ruth), Millie (Vern), Glenn and many nieces, nephews, good friends and neighbours. A service will be held at City Life Church on Friday, Sep-tember 5th at 2:00pm at 46641 Chilliwack Central Road, Chilli-wack, BC. In lieu of fl owers the family would like to memorial donations to City Life Church.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

33 INFORMATION


114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

Located in Agassiz, requires a Casual Bus Driver

with an unrestricted class 4 driver’s license, clean driv-

er’s abstract and online (vul-nerable adult) criminal

record check. If you enjoy working with seniors, please call 604-796-3886 for more info or send your resume to

[email protected]

115 EDUCATION

APARTMENT/CONDOMANAGER TRAINING

• Certifi ed Home Study

Course• Jobs

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115 EDUCATION

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Em-ployers have work-at-home posi-tions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Career-Step.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

130 HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.

EDMONTON BASED COMPANY seeks qualifi ed & experienced Mulcher Operators. Seasonal work in Fort McMurray and area. Camp work. Safety tickets and drivers ab-stract required. Work to commence the last week of September ap-proximately. Fax 780-488-3002; [email protected].

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130 HELP WANTED

CONSTRUCTION SITEIn your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Req: Carpenters, HelpersLabourers, CSO’s/OFA’s

TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hrWork Today, Daily or Weekly Pay

Apply 9AM to 2PM at:118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

EDMONTON BASED COMPANY seeks qualifi ed & experienced Buncher, Skidder Operator and Processor Operator. Fort McMur-ray, camp work, 21/7 rotation, fl ight in/out provided, safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Fax 780-488-3002; [email protected].

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130 HELP WANTED

ROCK Construction & Miningrequires a Heavy Duty Me-chanic for work at various job locations across Canada. The successful candidate must be experienced with hydraulic systems and CAT engines. Preference will be given to ap-plicants with experience in Terex Reedrill and Atlas Cop-co drills. Must have the ability to work independently and di-agnose problems. Competitive wage and benefi ts package. Please send resumes to: [email protected] or fax to (250) 828-1948

33 INFORMATION

Phone: 604.796.4300 Toll Free: 1.866.865.4460Toll Free: 1.866.865.4460email: [email protected]: [email protected]

YOUR COMMUNITYYOUR CLASSIFIEDS

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18 Agassiz Harrison Observer, Thursday, September 4, 2014

Required Skills and Responsibilities:

• Flexible, reliable and punctual• Ability to work with minimal supervision

and follow rules and procedures• High attention to detail• Physically able to lift 15-20 pounds• Clean inn rooms and cottages according to the

Pretty Estates standard of excellence• Laundry duties• Note discrepancies and damage in rooms. Notify

maintenance personnel in a timely manner• Strong command of the English language

Pretty Estate Resort is seeking Housekeeping Personnel

Preference will be given to candidates with housekeeping experience and with their own vehicle. Wages will commensurate with experience.

If you are interested in this position, please send your résumé with an attached cover letter to [email protected]

GREENHOUSE LABOURERSROSEDALE LOCATION!

30-50 hrs per week • $10.33 per hour starting wage.Horticultural Work such as planting, spacing & shipping.

Experience an asset!

Submit your applications in person to:43830 South Sumas Rd., Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 4LR

Phone 604-858-8100 Fax: 604-858-94389:00 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday

• or email to: [email protected] 8/14

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HIRING DRIVERSFarm Pickup Haul(Abbotsford Based)

We Offer:• Respect You Deserve• Top Wages• Health Benefi ts• Retirement Plan

New New BusinessBusiness

You Possess:• 2 Years Class 1 Experience• Clean Abstract• Great Customer Service• Dependable - Hard Worker

“Our Reputation “Our Reputation Says It All...”Says It All...”

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Call/Email: Call/Email: Daron FindlayDaron Findlay 604-751-0299 • dfi [email protected] 604-751-0299 • dfi [email protected]

Multi-Media Journalist

The award-winning Chilliwack Progress has an opening for a multi-media journalist.

The successful candidate for this four-day-a-week position will have diverse writing capabilities, including experience writing hard news. Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, as well as excellent time management.

An ideal applicant will have a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), a passion for online journalism, and an understanding of how to tailor content accordingly. We are looking for someone who will be a key contributor to the core print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our web-based branding.

Knowledge of basic Photoshop, iMovie and InDesign is a must.

Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field.

The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and be willing to learn in a fast-paced environment.

The Chilliwack Progress is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to:[email protected] for applications is Sept. 13, 2014.Thank you to all who apply. Only thoseselected for an interview will be contacted.No phone calls please.

ProgressThe Chilliwack

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Multi-MediaJournalist

The Abbotsford News, a bi-weekly publication serving more than 45,000 homes, has an opening for a full-time, multi-media journalist.

Candidates will have outstanding and diverse writing abilities, including a fl air for narrative. Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, along with a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), a passion for online journalism, and an understanding of how to tailor content accordingly.

The successful applicant for this entry-level position will be a key contributor to the print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our web-based branding.

You should have a diploma/degree in journalism, and/or related experience. Knowledge of basic Photoshop, iMovie and InDesign is a must.

You’re a critical thinker, with keen attention to detail, and the ability to work well under deadline pressures.

The Abbotsford News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Those interested should submit a resume, writing and photography samples, and a cover letter to:

Andrew Holota, EditorThe Abbotsford News34375 Gladys Avenue,Abbotsford, B.C. V2S2H5or e-mail [email protected]

Deadline for applications is Sept. 12, 2014.All interest is appreciated, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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130 HELP WANTED

FOOD & APPLIANCEPRODUCT SAMPLERSNeed To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People

& Create Extra Income?

Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6 - 10 days a month in local gro-cery, drug and department stores.Job Description: You must be a go-getter able to work on your own who enjoys talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults.Availability: contracts would consist of 2-3 days on Fri. Sat. and/or Sun. (must be able to work all 3 days) from 11-5 or 6.Requirements:• Fully fl uent in English• Own a car to carry supplies• Be well groomed & bondable• Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores.• Have or would get a Food Safe certifi cate

Pay starts at $11.00/hr.Training provided in North Burnaby. Call JMP Market-

ing 604.294.3424 ext. 30JMP Marketing Services

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130 HELP WANTED


130 HELP WANTED


148 PICKERS

$10,000 Signing Bonus for qualifi ed applicants!! Picker Operators, Winch Tractor Operators, Lowbed Hands, Heavy-Duty Mechanic needed. Apply with resume and ab-stract to offi [email protected] or call Jeremy at 778-256-4258

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

HEAVY DUTYMECHANICS

The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. The work requires preventative maint. and scheduled repairs to the fl eet of forklifts & other mobile equipment.

The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diag-nostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work with a computer based preventative maint. program. Must be able to work fl exible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working w/ materials handling equipment would be an asset.

Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certifi cate of qualifi cation as heavy duty equip. mechanic, inter-provincial red seal endorsement & a certifi cate of apprenticeship. Must have previously related experience.

Attractive Wages &Excellent Employee Benefi ts

Supportive, EngagedAtmosphere With Change

Minded Management Group.Company Sponsored Social

Activities.

Please send updated resume including cover letter,references, to: HR@

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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PERSONAL SERVICES

180 EDUCATION/TUTORING

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182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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190 MEDICAL HEALTH

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

260 ELECTRICAL

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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300 LANDSCAPING

320 MOVING & STORAGE

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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338 PLUMBING

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341 PRESSURE WASHING

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofi ng & Siding. WCB

Re-roofi ng, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721


356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865

362SECURITY /

ALARM SYSTEMS

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

all others• Medical & Fire• Free* Alarm Systems

604-792-8055 / 854-8055

130 HELP WANTED


378 VACUUMS

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

PETS

477 PETS

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

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

spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at

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

GOLDEN Retriever pups 13/wks, 3F/1M. 1st/2nd shots, dewormed, vet checked. Family raised Ready now. $600 604-491-4908 (Agassiz)

GOLDEN RETRIEVER (with eye & hip cert.) and silver pug available for stud service for pick puppy back (ethical people only need respond) 604-820-4827

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

130 HELP WANTED

130 HELP WANTED 130 HELP WANTED

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Meet the ProsSeptember 2014

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

Agassiz All Storage

Easy access from Hwy 1 or 7 We have storage for:• RVS • BOATS • VEHICLES• Heated units • Long term discounts • Security fenced • Electronic gate • Video surveillance

7651 Industrial Way Agassiz, BC • Ph: [email protected] • www.agassiz-all-storage.com

or 7

Your Residential Garbage Service Provider

Toll free 1.844.646.6337pioneerdisposal.com • [email protected]

Ask us about recycle & green waste services!

Hope Auto Body Ltd.Hope Auto Body Ltd.

• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles• Express repair facility

- all insurance company estimates written here

966 6th Avenue, 604 •869 •5244www.hopeautobody.ca

R.C.E.APPLIANCEREPAIR

604-796-2834Service to all makes of

washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

Complete Home

Renovations

Additions

Framing

LaminateFlooring

Wood & Fiberglass

Sundecks

THE

RENOVATOR

COMMERCIAL &

RESIDENTIAL

KELLY AT604.819.1936

[email protected]

contactsecurity.ca

FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS604-796-1196 | cell 604-857-3375

• New Cabinetry and Cabinet Refacing• Counter Tops • All Custom Cabinets are made

from solid wood (no particle board)6390 PIONEER AVE., AGASSIZ

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM

www.finback.ca

Locally owned and operated

Call (604) 795-021424 Hour Service

For more information visit www.peteandsonplumbing.com

30 Years experience in Residential Roofing Locally BasedKeeping it “ LOCAL ” is good practice

Larry (the BOSS does all the work so you know it’s)DONE RIGHT

604.997.7602

ProfessionalR O O F E R

H R Aarrison’sope’s osedale’s gassiz’s

TO ADVERTISE IN THIS FEATURE:CALL Sarah @ 604-796-4301

A G A S S I Z U N I T E D C H U R C H

32ND ANNUAL

Find Treasures, Bargains, Antiques, Baking & Borscht

Have lunch too!Saturday, September 6th

8:00 am - 2:00 pm6860 Lougheed Hwy.

PETS

477 PETS

Specializing in reasonably priced SMALL BREED puppies. 604-300-1450. trugoalpuppies.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

523 UNDER $100

Hoover Canister Vacuum; includingPower Head, Accessories, Bags, & Manual $75.00 Call 604-796 -906

560 MISC. FOR SALE

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

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit.Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaran-teed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

563 MISC. WANTED

FIREARMS. All types wanted, es-tates, collections, single items, mili-tary. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045www.dollars4guns.com.

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •

• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com

604-657-9422

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

Bridal Falls. 2 bdrm apt shared laundry, gas F/P. Utilities, ba-sic cable included. NS, NP. References required. $825/m +1/2mo DD. (604)794-7876

551 GARAGE SALES

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

Discover beautiful Agassiz

T. Marlowe Manor1755 - #9 Hwy.

Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m.

Also, new construction, condo quality l bdrm...$650

and 2 bdrm...$799/m

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

conveniences. Available now.Call 604-703-3405

HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $595 & $625/month includes utilities. Call 604-819-6422

736 HOMES FOR RENT

AGASSIZ- 7454 Arbutus Dr. Geo Thermal Heat Rancher for rent 2bdrm, + den, 2 full bath. 5 app, db. car Garage. Quite area, well landscaped, very good cond. Avail. Oct 1 $1350/mth plus de-posit. Ref. req. call 604 796 3680

747 RV PADS

Rosedale. RV pads available. $420/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $75/mo available. call 604-794-7361

750 SUITES, LOWER

Harrison 1bdrm bsmt suite 2 blks beach, w/d, d/w, storage,n/s & no pets, $600 cable incl. + 1/2 util. avail. Oct 1 604-589-2866

757 WANTED TO RENT

LONG-TERM rental wanted: 1 - 2 bdrm $500 - $700 p/mo. utilities & Wifi included preferred. Gentleman empl. f/t seeks rental with in Hope - Agassiz area immediately. Fur-nished or [email protected] or 604-788-7221

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today! 1.800.910.6402

551 GARAGE SALES

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

830 MOTORCYCLES

1988 - Honda GL1500 MotorbikeFREE to a responsible personContact: [email protected]

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly & Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size

vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

Warehouse LienIn the matter of the

Warehouse Lien Act:Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Malia Eaton of the last known address of: 10140 Nelson Rd, Rosedale, BC,V0X 1X2; for unpaid rents totaling $405.98. If this amount is not paid on or before September 18, 2014 the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.

551 GARAGE SALES

AGASSIZ MOVING SALE

7300 Elm RoadSat Sept 6, 9am-2pm

Bistro set, dining table & chairs, sofas, dressers, coffee tables, oak desk, rocker chair, Clipper

canoe, other smaller items


WEEKLY WEEKLY SPECIALS!SPECIALS!**MONDAY - All You Can Eat Spaghetti $7 @4pmTUESDAY - Twoonie Burgers @ 4pmWEDNESDAY - Wings 50¢ each @ 4pmPterodactyl styleTHURSDAY - Famous Fish & Chips $5.99 ALL DAYFRIDAY - 6oz NY Steak Dinner $7.99 @ 4pmSATURDAY - Triple Crown Saturdays!FREE MEAT DRAW 1pm-6pmSUNDAY - Bacon & Eggs $3.99 until 4 pm 2 for 1 appies 4 pm - 10 pm.*DINE IN ONLY

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AGASSIZ’S NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB

FREESHUTTLE SERVICE

FRIDAY & SATURDAY FRIDAY & SATURDAY

FROM 6PM - 2 AM!FROM 6PM - 2 AM!

KARAOKE FRIDAYS!

WITH HOST

FRED & BELINDA

(STAR TRACK KARAOKE)

STARTS AT 8:30PM

LIVESATURDAYS

9 pm Showtime

September 27Steve Hills

September 20ToddRichard

PRIME RIBDINNERSATURDAYS STARTING AT 4PM

$9.95NOW OPEN at 9 AMevery Sunday featuring our

$3.99BACONAND EGGS

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