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Jackson pleases crowded house Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

After several months of hard labour, many more months of hotly-debated planning, and countless years of wishing and hoping, the Memorial Hall has received a much-needed overhaul.

And on Saturday night, the Àrst of many concerts in the revamped venue went off without a hitch. The Russell Jackson Blues Band played a nearly-three-hour show, with a short intermission. Before the show, and during the break, the audience got an up close look at the renovations, which included new trusses, a new roof and new ceiling, along with new, larger windows, fresh drywall and paint, new bathrooms and updated kitchen area.

The original renovation budget was $700,000, with $400,000 of that money

coming from a provincial 'Towns for Tomorrow' grant. The Village had to contribute a minimum of $100,000, or 20 per cent of the TFT grant, said Mayor Ken Becotte. An additional $200,000 was provided from the Resort Municipality Initiative program, which are a percentage of hotel room taxes transferred to the Village from the province. Becotte said council also approved an additional $25,000 to landscape the property and install an acoustical ceiling above the stage, items which were not part of the original project. The exterior paint will be completed in the spring.

If you missed the concert, there is still a chance to get a close up look at the new hall. An open house will be held Thursday, February 3 between 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., with a special ceremony at 2 p.m.

Russell Jackson was the first entertainer to play at the newly renovated Harrison Memorial Hall, on Saturday night, along with his Vancouver-based band. The show was completely sold out, with several more shows to follow in the coming months. For more information, phone 604-796-3664. Memorial Hall’s official open house is next Thursday, February 3, from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Abby wants out of regional district Kevin Mills BLACK PRESS

Abbotsford will be moving forward with a plan to leave the Fraser Valley Regional District.

Council instructed staff Monday to further investigate the steps needed to remove the city from the group.Despite a request from Coun.

Patricia Ross to defer the motion, until the release of the FVRD report on changes to its services - due out at the end of March - most councillors felt it was time to move forward.

Ross is currently the chair of the

FVRD. The process will take up to two years to be completed and several councillors indicated they could change their minds once they see the FVRD report.

“We will do what’s best for the city,” said Mayor George Peary.

City staff had recommended leaving the organization in favour of a single tier governance format.

Under such a system, the city would be the sole governing body for all services and could save as much as $1.5 million a year.

In 2010, Abbotsford paid approximately $2.5 million in tax requisition and half a million dollars in user fees to the FVRD. That equates to almost half (49 per cent) of the total funding.

Last week, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce released an eight-page report, calling for the city’s withdrawal from the FVRD, and pushing the issue into the public forum. Some of the services provided by the district include 911 and Àre dispatch, air quality management and regional

development.

A majority of the cost ($1.2 million) goes to government and administration expenses.

Any decision will have a huge impact on other members of the FVRD, especially Mission.

Abbotsford would have to approach Victoria for permission to make the change.

Fisher stays quiet District of Kent Mayor Lorne Fisher said at council this week

that since the issues surrounding Abbotsford leaving the FVRD have only been discussed locally in-camera, he wouldn't offer comment.

"The problem is that it's publically out there now. But as far as I'm concerned it's still incamera" he said.

In-camera discussions, which take place after regular council, are closed to the public and discuss issues such as employment, land and legal matters.

-with Àles from The Observer

Kent won’t compete in 2011 Bloom contest Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

The District of Kent won't be competing in the 2011 Communities in Bloom contest.

The annual contest sees judges travel around the province, and Canada, in search of communities

that pass a set of criteria.

Last year, the District of Kent won Five Blooms, the highest honour in the contest.

However, much of that work fell on district staff, and a volunteer crew which now needs replenishing.

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So, the decision was made on Monday night to hold off competing in this year's contest. Instead, district staff hopes to spend their time bulking up the volunteer committee and rallying local businesses, before then delving back into the contest the following year.

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Communities can bow out for one year, and still keep their Five Bloom status, Kerry Hilts, Director of Recreation and Community Services told council.

"We can't carry forward with the existing committee," he said, and they will be actively seeking out

new members to breathe new life into the project.

Several projects around town are connected to the Communities in Bloom committee, including the many daffodils seen in the spring.

For more information, contact the District at 604-796-2235.

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OPEN HOUSE MEMORIAL HALL Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 1:00 pm until 5:30 pm The Village of Harrison Hot Springs would like to invite the public to join us in celebrating the grand re-opening of Memorial Hall 290 Esplanade Ave Harrison Hot Springs Opening ceremony and ribbon cutting at 2:00 p.m.

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Councillor John Van Laerhoven speaks to DFO representatives, and Dr. Mike Pearson, at an open house at the Executive Hotel in Harrison, discussing the recovery of the Salish sucker in local waterways.

‘Farmers are the endangered species’ Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Local farmers say that years ago, there were plenty of Àsh in the area.

They'll tell you that you could sit at the edge of certain sloughs, drop a line in the water, and just wait for the coho to bite.

That was back when the farmers were left alone, given the freedom to be caretakers of their own land.

They cleaned the waterways, including the streams, creeks and sloughs that cut through or lined their land. But times have changed.

Farmers are no longer allowed to clear those waterways. That job belongs to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, mainly

because those waterways — even man-made, purpose-built drainage ditches — contain Àsh.

There are strict rules governing the cleaning of ditches, all meant to protect the Àsh — most notably the Salish sucker. And at a recent DFO open house held in Harrison Hot Springs, it was evident that local farmers are fearing even more regulations are coming, and soon.

"There was considerable tension in the room," said District of Kent councillor John Van Laerhoven.

The open house was meant to discuss the draft recovery plan for the Salish sucker, written by biologist Mike Pearson for the DFO. The intent was to gather input, and historical local information.

But during the open house,

JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Dr. Mike Pearson discusses the feasibility of relocating the Salish sucker to a new, safer habitat, with a member of the audience at Wednesday’s open house in Harrison.

Van Laerhoven asserted that they comments." weren't following the proper In an email to this paper, further process to gather that information. detailing his thoughts on the open He also stated that it was dubious house, Van Laerhoven wrote that whether anything anyone said "the farmers clearly mistrust DFO d u r i n g the open house, or at ‘Farmers clearly mistrust DFO and with a workshop good reason’ held the following Councillor John Van Laerhoven day, would make an impact to the Ànal draft. and with good reason. A statement "DFO has looked for input was made that local historical before," Van Laerhoven told The knowledge was an important Observer. "Farmers have clearly element in moving forward. To seen no evidence that they've been date there is little evidence that heard, and none of what (DFO any has been considered. As an is) doing seems to validate those example, farmers see everyday that

hand cleaning doesn't work but the ministry insists it does."

Hand cleaning is thought to be better for the Salish sucker, which is protected by the Species at Risk Act. SARA was introduced in 2003 “to provide for the recovery of wildlife species that are extirpated, endangered or threatened as a result of human activity,” according to the draft.

The Salish sucker was added to the SARA in 2005.

The plan also states: "Recovery strategy development is a commitment of all provinces and territories and of three federal agencies — Environment Canada, Parks Canada Agency and Fisheries and Oceans Canada — under the CONTINUED – ON PAGE 5

Some basic facts about the at-risk Salish sucker The Salish sucker was found to be in decling numbers in the 1960s, according to the draft recovery plan, posted on the Department of Fisheries and Ocean's website. The following information was taken directly from the draft.

Where they live Adults are most abundant in headwater marshes and beaver ponds. Juveniles are found in shallow pools or glides containing cover, but may also use other habitats.

Spawning occurs in rifÁes over Àne gravel; diet is composed predominately of

insect larvae. Most individuals have small home ranges although some individuals venture kilometres during the spawning period. Within watersheds, distribution is extremely clumped, with a few sites harbouring most of the population.

Threats Salish sucker populations appear to be most vulnerable to acute hypoxia and to habitat loss. These conditions are common throughout the range and result primarily from drainage, channelization, dredging and inÀlling activities associated

with agriculture and residential land development. Hypoxia is difÀcult to address in the current regulatory and policy context and is likely the single largest threat.

Is recovery possible?

Recovery of Salish sucker populations is both technically and biologically feasible. It will involve the establishment and/or maintenance of sufÀcient high quality habitat for all life stages in each creek. Required actions will vary, but will generally include water quality

improvement and restoration of degraded or destroyed habitat. Management activities will be required in all watersheds.

Occurrence The Salish sucker has been observed in eleven watersheds: Little Campbell River, Salmon River, Bertrand Creek, Pepin Brook, Fishtrap Creek, Salwein Creek/ Hopedale Slough, Atchelitz/Chilliwack/ Semmihault, Elk Creek/Hope Slough, Mountain Slough, Agassiz Slough, Miami Creek. Globally, it is also found in four other watersheds in western Washington.

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Learning about lungs

An open house is being held today at Harrison's Village ofÀce, to make a step toward rebranding the community.

And that means more than just coming up with visuals says Jeff Nixon, a senior consultant with Synergist Communications.

"Before you can create a vision, you have to Ànd out how everyone perceives it (the Village)," he says.

Synergist has created an online

survey that anyone can participate in. It takes 10 to 15 minutes to Àll out.

"The visual stuff is an end result, but it's really about getting information and feedback," he says. Synergist has helped with rebranding downtown Maple Ridge and downtown New Westminster. To take the survey, visit the Village website, or drop by the open house today at the Village ofÀce from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Willem and Shawna DeRover had their lungs tested, and learned about respiratory disease at a Community Health Day at the Cheam Village last Wednesday.

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Accord for the Protection of Species at Risk."

But Environment Canada, Parks Canada, and a number of provincial ministries weren't at the table on Wednesday night, Van Laerhoven pointed out.

And if a proper discussion is to take place, and the intent of the DFO was to collaborate, then more agencies should have been present, he said.

"The DFO was clearly there to consult, not to collaborate," he said. "Consulting only gives stakeholders minimal voice because DFO gets to choose which ideas (are) shared, (or) get implemented, if any. I think there is greater opportunity for success if the needs of all parties affected have an equal voice. We should work at developing a plan together, that all can agree on."

The Ministry of Environment the Ministry of Transportation, and even CP Rail, should all be closely involved with the entire discussion process, Van Laerhoven said.

Farmers seem to agree. At Monday night's council meeting, Andy Bodnar informed Kent council he was rallying farmers to get together and meet with MLA Barry Penner and MP Chuck Strahl, along with council members.

"Let's get our elected members up to speed," he said. "I don't think they know fully what's going on, and the impacts it's having."

Bodnar also thanked the council, Mayor Lorne Fisher, and staff for showing up at the open house in such good numbers.

Fisher says the farmers did their part to show up, too.

"They were there in full force," he said.

He believes that maintenance ditches should be exempt from such strict DFO regulation.

"Forget about trying to make critical habitat for the Salish

sucker out of our engineered ditches," he said, a point he hopes he made during the workshop.

While most farmers who spoke during the open house clearly stated that they were in support of helping Ànd a solution for the Salish sucker's survival (some suggested relocating to less dangerous waters), they are very concerned about their land being called riparian areas.

And they're concerned that riparian setbacks may be increased to 30 metres, drastically decreasing the land use for their current farming practices.

Van Laerhoven summed up their feelings, at Monday's council meeting.

"It seems that those who have the smallest impact are being asked to make the greatest sacriÀce," he said. "It seems to me, that farmers are the endangered species."

Taking it all in The DFO said they met their goals at the open house.

"We did receive a lot of feedback," said Karen Calla, regional manager for SARA. "That was our intent, to hear the views and responses to what was proposed."

She told The Observer that they will work now to record all the feedback, determine how to address each concern, and then address them in the revision to the draft recovery strategy.

"We do have to take it all into

consideration," she said. "Some things we are able to reÁect better than others."

A "record of consultation" will be available, and those who feel they weren't heard, or reÁected in the revised strategy, are welcome to work with DFO to be heard, she added.

On riparian widths, she said: "I think there was a lot of confusion at the meeting.

"We aren't taking the provincial legislation and applying it on land that it hasn't already been applied to," she said. "It doesn't change what they're already doing within that 30 metres."

She says the 30 metres is what has been identiÀed as "ecologically important for the Salish sucker."

"We are committed to protecting and conserving the Salish sucker, and interested in working with land owners," she added. And while that consultation with land owners is often public, work consulting with other government bodies may not be.

"Often, we're involving agency to agency type meetings," she said, "where they can go into the details of how legislation works and what it means. They aren't necessarily represented at public meetings, like the one we had (in Harrison)."

Barry Penner and Mike Pearson were not available for comment by deadline. Watch www.ahobserver. com for updates to this story. news@ahobserver.com

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OBSERVER opinion Pass on the gift of literacy When Marshall McLuhan Àrst identiÀed in the 1960s the possibility of a post-literate society in which a visual, individualistic print culture would be usurped by the aural and oral culture of electronic media, the Internet, high deÀnition television and XBox weren't even a gleam in futurists' eyes.

Now, some observers say that possibility is a reality. Kids spend countless hours honing their reÁexes on video games. Watching HDTV is almost as good as being there. And we all spend way too much time surÀng the web.

Meantime, newspapers and magazines are struggling for readers. Books gather dust on shelves.

But even this so-called post-literate society requires a great deal of literacy. There are labels, instructions and guides to be read. And all those little symbols on your computer screen? They're called words. Even websites like YouTube are choc-a-bloc with them.

Not to mention email and text messages.

That's why today's Family Literacy Day is so important. If anything, our wired-up, plugged-in multimedia post-literate world has made literacy essential.

Yet according to Statistics Canada approximately nine million Canadian adults struggle with poor literacy skills.

Imagine being unable to read the instructions on the screen at the bank machine or gas pump. Imagine not understanding what's printed on a cereal box, bottle of medicine, DVD case, shop sign or restaurant menu. In fact, we do so much reading in our daily lives, it's easy to take literacy for granted.

But none of us were born literate. We had to work at it. Ideally, we started that work early, when it seemed more like play, or sharing quality time with parents or siblings as they read stories to us, maybe even taught us some of the words so we could read along. Literacy is a gift that needs to be shared. Be sure to pass it on. — Black Press

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Shave earns smiles, cash for Haiti Students of Harrison Hot Springs elementary school have a laugh at their principal, Mark Classen, as he has his head shaved to help raise funds for Haiti, following a devastating earthquake in that country.

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NDP’s problems go much deeper B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – As the minutes ticked down to last week’s deadline for NDP leadership candidates to sell memberships, the Adrian Dix campaign brought in stacks of memberships and bags of money, which was then divvied up and attached to memberships.

Rival candidates Harry Lali and Mike Farnworth cried foul, but the party brass quickly decided the strict rules they imposed were just guidelines, and they’ll accept the memberships.

So Dix is now the front-runner, assuming these thousands of suddenly inspired members from Vancouver’s South Asian and Filipino communities translate into votes for him on April 17. As stinky as all this is, it’s not the NDP’s biggest problem.

Dix’s remarks in launching his campaign point to another one.

He chose a theme of wealth redistribution.

“Analysis from all over the developed world demonstrates that the polarization of wealth and power, and the growth of poverty, have very signiÀcant Ànancial and social costs imposed on our children and our communities by the growing divide in our society,” he said.

Dix didn’t indicate how he intends to correct this “morally wrong” situation where some people have lots of money and others don’t. But another political controversy in Vancouver offers a clue.

B.C. Liberal MLA Kash Heed is being investigated by the RCMP over campaign leaÁets distributed to the Chinese community in Vancouver-Fraserview in 2009. The problem wasn’t the content, but rather the anonymous nature of the brochures and the way they were paid for.

One leaÁet claimed the NDP supports a “death tax” on inheritance. This would be one way to realize Dix’s dream of government-imposed Ànancial equality, although it’s not one

espoused recently by candidates.

But if you look up the B.C. NDP constitution, you’ll Ànd it starts by declaring loyalty to “democratic socialist principles,” which are deÀned as follows: “a) the production and distribution of goods and services shall be directed to meeting the social and individual needs of people and not for proÀt, b) the modiÀcation and control of the operations of monopolistic productive and distributive organizations through economic and social planning towards these ends, and c) where necessary, the extension of the principle of social ownership.”

Now this is watered down from the old NDP philosophy, which talked speciÀcally about nationalizing banks and major industries.

But there remains a deÀnite whiff of Cuba and Venezuela, where the state seized the means of production from private owners and ran it into the ground.

Dix and leadership rival John Horgan both worked for the NDP governments of the 1990s. Horgan describes what he calls a “capital strike” that hit B.C. after the NDP was elected. His terminology hints at a conspiracy of capitalists to pull investment from B.C., to punish the NDP. To Horgan I would reply that this is an understandable reaction by investors to a party that remains explicitly opposed to proÀt.

To Dix, I would say I look forward to details of this analysis of the terrible effects of income inequality in the developed world. My understanding is that if it weren’t for private capital, competition and rewards for efÀciency and innovation, there wouldn’t be much of a developed world to analyze.

The root of the recent turmoil in the NDP has been described as a lack of policies. That’s not accurate. Judging by the party’s foundation document, the problem is policies so discredited they can’t mention them.

Actually there is a modern policy that equalizes wealth by supporting the poor and placing more of the burden on those most able to pay, while encouraging investment.

It’s called the harmonized sales tax.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tÁetcher@blackpress.ca

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‘Let the facts speak for themselves’ Dear Editor, I would like to respond to last weeks' letter by the Chamber of Commerce regarding the local solid waste scene (Jan 20: Chamber president weighs in on 'garbagegate') A brief history will clarify White Disposals Ltd's situation. We have

been providing the Upper Fraser Valley with a solid waste disposal service since 1984.

In 1997 we added a recycling and a green waste program to our household service. We purchased two state-of-the-art dualcompartment trucks for keeping the

regular household garbage separate from the recyclable materials and the yard waste. At this time we provided weekly service to over 3,500 homes and businesses.

The City of Chilliwack took over the garbage and recycling service in 2005. We put in a tender

but ultimately lost out.

We continue to provide household garbage and recycling service to select areas of the GVRD and the District of Kent.

In the meanwhile we have expanded our business to include commercial dumpsters and roll-

off containers. We are not trying to make anyone look bad, especially in an election year. All we want is to eliminate any misconceptions about White Disposals Ltd. and we let the facts speak for themselves.

Charlotte Weiss White Disposals Ltd., Agassiz

Bring on the fun, and the potential noise Dear Editor, I read an article about the possibility of go-karts coming to Harrison! I sure hope that this venture gets approved but once again a group of retentive Harrison residents are opposed.

This group of people fear that people will come to Harrison and have fun!

They complain about everything!

Noise, fun, smoke, traffic, sun, rain, dogs, cats, development, building, tree clearing etc.

These people worry that the gokarts will create noise, yet the same group of people don't mind firing up their 27hp Binford gas power washers

on Saturday and Sunday mornings waking up the shift workers who pay all the premium taxes!

But so be it. We all must get along.

Next week I'll write a letter in support of my friend Peter Kingma and how his plans will beneÀt the community!

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CATEGORY DEFINITIONS: Non-Profit of the Year Recognizing the organization making a significant difference in our local community in terms of public service, the arts, fund raising, collaboration & the number of local people they serve.

Excellence in Agriculture This award focuses on quality, innovation & success in all aspects of agriculture.

Celebrating farming, agronomy & food production; this award recognizes the significant impact quality agriculture has on everyday life.

Excellence in Tourism Tourism is a cornerstone of the BC economy & this award recognizes the important contribution made by the tourism sector to the Harrison/Agassiz region. This award is given to a tourism based business that has shown excellence in all aspects of customer service providing visitors to our region with an experience beyond their expectations.

Excellence in Retail This award celebrates the professionalism, innovation & creativity within our retail sector. It recognizes outstanding performance at all levels: customer service, creativity, branding & marketing.

Excellence in Culinary Arts Awarded to a dining establishment exhibiting consistency of quality, excellence in food, atmosphere & service.

Excellence in Service - Business Exemplary customer service, customer retention & customer relationship management define the recipient of this award. This award honours a business that has been a leader in demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit, quality workmanship & professional mannerisms.

New Business of the Year This award acknowledges outstanding new businesses (established less than 3 years).

This business shows strength in creative marketing, welcoming local customers, high standards of customer service & innovative business practices.

People’s Choice Award The ‘People’s Choice’ Award is awarded to the business or organization that is recognized by the residents of Harrison Hot Springs & the District of Kent as attaining the highest level of business excellence in the region.

Chamber’s Choice Award This business will have contributed to the growth & development of the community through their products, services & customer service. Given to an organization that has a strong history in the business community, continued growth & innovative strategies.

Kent Council Choice Award The Kent Council Award is given to the business that has played an important role in the District of Kent in terms of growth, leadership & community.

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OBSERVER community Echoes: Farmers in films 50 Years Ago, 1961 â&#x20AC;˘ Two local farmers made their debut in the movies when they were part of an FVMPA (Fraser Valley Milk Producers Association) Ă&#x20AC;lm entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of Milk and People.â&#x20AC;? Barry Peterson and John Broughall were among many milk producers taking part in the Ă&#x20AC;lm, along with Barryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s herd of Guernseys representing the Guernsey breed. The Ă&#x20AC;lm was shown at the Agassiz High School. â&#x20AC;˘ Rick Bradburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boat, which had been stored on the gravel on the Harrison Hot Springs dyke,

Ă oated off when the lake rose during the weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heavy rains and then was pounded to pieces in a storm. â&#x20AC;˘ Hal Rhodes, pro at the Harrison Golf Course and a well-known local photographer, received notice that he would be replaced by a younger man with experience in Vancouver and on the Prairies. Mr. Rhodes planned to continue with his photographic business full time and would be giving lessons at the Mission Golf Course on an appointment basis. â&#x20AC;˘ The price to send a one

pound parcel within the province would rise to 23 cents, or $1 by the express rate. A nine pound parcel would cost 87 cents or $1.12 express. Parcel post was considered the cheapest way to send a parcel in 1961. â&#x20AC;˘ A Laidlaw man was jailed for three months by Magistrate A.M. Naismith for siphoning gas. He was spotted in the act by the RCMP and Ă ed into the bush, leaving behind a hose and bucket with gas still overĂ owing.

Police saw his face and returned to the spot the next day, cruising around until they found him.

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Our shed has become a sorting station for just about anything: there is a bin for bottles, others for jars, cardboard, newspaper, green waste and composting — it all has its place.

Until recently however, only certain things were picked up at the curbside, others had to be brought elsewhere, a job Yvonne has shared with her husband, Phil.

Some things he even had to take to Vancouver, where they have a more comprehensive system. Needless to say that they both are delighted about our new system in Harrison Hot

Springs, which picks up everything, sorts it and disposes it to the right place.

And, I am sure, Yvonne and Phil are not the only ones that are happy to get a well deserved break. Not to forget the many, many people who just don’t have the time to be so involved because they are far too busy already.

How did the change happen? Well, I think Pluto, the planet, who is in charge of rejuvenation (which includes recycling, of course) rules prominently at this time of the year and inÁuences our doings.

So perhaps it all had to happen according to the law of nature!

But, on to something totally different!

Remember Chislaine, who moved back to Belgium at the end of last year? Not long ago she phoned to let me know that she is Àne and getting accustomed again with the European lifestyle. She asked me to tell all her friends that she is doing well and wishes them all the best.

I was glad to hear this because I had written her twice, each time including two Observers as promised. But she only had received the second mail, perhaps because she was a bit late registering at the post ofÀce.

Shortly after she did register, a police ofÀcer came to her door and politely asked if she really was who she had

claimed!

Everything is Àne now and there should be no further delays. But where is the Àrst mail, including the two Observers?

Perhaps they were out of luck and will come back some day, which would put them into the category of “most widely travelled Observers”, worthy of a spot in the museum!

On the other hand, if Yvonne sees them Àrst, they will be recycled without mercy! Of course, I should have used the telephone in the Àrst place, as I usually do. It is still the most personal, instant and cheapest communication system around with no recycling required.

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Help with Senior/ Teen Luncheons, or assist with Caregiver Support Drop-ins.

For information search online for Agassiz-Harrison Senior Peer Support or phone 604-796-0409 for details about training and the activities of the group.

Since beginning in 2002 the organization has branched out from individual visits to include Caregiver Support Drop-ins and Senior/Teen Luncheons.

Their Annual General Meeting is at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb.7 at All Saints Anglican Church on #9 Hwy. in Agassiz.

Everyone is welcome.

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Phone: 604.796.4300 Fax: 604.796.2081 Email: kerry@bcclassified.com After-Hours Call Centre: toll free: 1.866.575.5777 Monday to Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm Open Early. Open Late.

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They taught us how to imagine and how to dream.

They gave us wonderful memories and left footprints on our hearts.

Remembering you always.

Love your children, Sharon, Larry, Evie, Jean & families OBITUARIES

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DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines.

Local Single Ladies.1-877-8045381. (18+).

2DV8 STUDIOS is opening in Chilliwack. We are looking for artists who would like their work displayed and sold on a consignment level in a gallery. Contact Lili or Ray at 604-392-5845.

Email address lilifigone@yahoo.com.

BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area.

Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com today.

DON’T MISS this money making opportunity. Learn to operate a mini-office outlet from home. Free on-line training. Work at home.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Direct reach to BC Sportsmen and women...Advertise in the 2011 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, amazing circulation 400,000 copies, year long impact for your business!

Please call Annemarie at 1-800-661-6335 or email fish@mondaytourism.com LAMONTAGNE FUND-RAISING is looking for p/t sales reps in BC. Work from home. Perfect position for a stay-at-home mom/dad. Resumes to info@lamontagne.ca, www.lamontagne.ca NYSE TRADED company is now in British Columbia. Create explosive income earning potential by building a home business. Offering a service everyone needs but only 2% have.

Be your own boss for yourself but not by yourself with daily support.

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES SERVICE COORDINATOR Chamco Industries has an immediate opening for a Service Coordinator in its Surrey office. This individual will be the central point of contact for service inquires, assist in the internal coordination of technicians, and support the administrative duties in the department. If you have a technical/mechanical aptitude and require further details of this posting, refer to www.chamco.com. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $29/hour. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available.

Toll-free: 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment.

Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles John ‘Chuck’ Hempstock of Agassiz, BC. He passed away peacefully in the Chilliwack hospital on January 18, 2011 at the age of 90 years.

Chuck was predeceased by his wife, Muriel, his parents, George & Helga Hempstock, sister Ethel Couprie, brothers Jim and Bob Hempstock, and each of their spouses. Left to mourn his passing are sons Bob (Jean) Hempstock, John (Nancy) Hempstock, daughters Lynn Miller (Orville Wagner), Doreen (Ken) Brauen, 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Dad was born in Clanwilliam, MB on July 14, 1920.

He grew up in Souris, MB and went to London in 1940 with the 1st Canadian Air Force contingent to leave Canada for WWII. There he met mom and they married in 1942. Returning after the war, they spent many years in Souris where Dad ran a restaurant. In 1958 they moved to Portage and he ran Little Portage Snack Bar, ran a mobile home outlet, and later moved to Langruth to operate a business in Amaranth. In 1988 they moved to Mission, BC and eventually to Agassiz, BC. Wherever Dad was, he was very involved with the community and particularly with the Legion. While in Agassiz, he was president of both the Senior’s ‘Friendship House’ and the Legion for some time, and treasurer to the BC Seniors OAPO. A big part of Dad’s life was vacationing at the Waterhen where he loved his fishing. He also loved his darts, his crib, and had even become an avid ‘floor curler’ once at Agassiz.

He will be sadly missed by many who came in contact with him; he was a true gentleman, and an inspiration to us all. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no service. Many thanks go to Logan Manor, the gang at the Agassiz Legion, and to the doctors & nurses at the Chilliwack Hospital.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Chuck’s memory to Logan Manor, 7270 Elm Road Agassiz BC, V0M 1A2 or to the Agassiz Legion, 1846 Highway 9 Agassiz BC, V0M 1A0 A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzie’s Portage Funeral Chapel 857-4021.

A message can be left in the on-line guest book at: www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com

Thomas – William David Thomas – William David died, with his wife Shirley at his side, January 20, 2011 at Abbotsford Hospital after a valiant fight with illness at the age of 84. Bill was born in Vancouver, BC on September 11, 1926, and he grew up in Port Alberni, BC. Bill met the love of his life, Shirley Georgina Towle & they married in 1949. Both Bill & Shirley were dedicated & baptized as Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1953 New York USA. They went on to serve as Special Pioneers in Quebec. Bill & Shirley graduated from the Watchtower Bible School of Gilead in New York and were assigned to serve as Missionaries in Cambodia.

After serving for 8 years in the full time Ministry they settled in the Lower Mainland of BC. Bill had served as an Elder in several Congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses for the past 60 years. Along the way Bill helped many people, including prison inmates, to make Bible Principles work in their lives.

As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Bill had strong faith in the Bibles Earthly Resurrection hope based on the Holy Scripture found at John 5:28, 29. 28 Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out…

Shirley would like to thank those who have been so supportive from the Medical & Health field including Dr. Lachlan M. Macintosh, in addition to Anne-Marie Leyen & staff of Glenwood Nursing Home.

A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at 2:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 46956 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the World Wide Work of the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of Canada.

EDUCATION

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“Preferred by Employers POWER ENGINEERING, GPRC Fairview College Campus. Now accepting applications for fall study.

On-campus boiler labs. Fourth Class Level and Part A of Third Class. Affordable residences. 1888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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YoYour ur aads ds are MYYBUSINESS BUSIN NESS are MY BUSINESS. Kerry Ferguson 604-796-4300 kerry@bcclassified.com

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

The Observer Ag assiz Y Harr ison

Wanted immediately to work F/T for a well established trucking company to make local van deliveries.

Class 3 with air preferred.

Must have clean drivers abstract.

Competitive wages & benefits.

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PROTRUX SYSTEM INC.

Class 1 Highway Drivers & Owner Operators Wanted Regular work, dedicated units, Benefits after 3mos. Minimum 2 years mountain experience req.

Fax resume & N print abstract to 1-888-778-3563 or E-mail to jobs@bstmanagement.net CLASS 1 OR 3 DRIVERS Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using non-destructive testing. No Exp. Needed!!

Plus Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefits pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 mos. at a time, Valid D.L. & High School Diploma or GED. Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers, Click here to apply, keyword Driver.

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Experienced Bookkeeper/Accountant

604-888-0477

Qualitree Propagators Inc., a wholesale nursery in rural Rosedale B.C. is looking for an energetic, Bookkeeper/ Accountant to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the daily financial records of the company, preparation of various monthly reports, reconciliations, government remittances, and various other data entry and record keeping duties.

Will have excellent computer skills. (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Simply Accounting preferred); have experience in AR, AP, and costing principles. It is preferred that the candidate has a minimum of 2-5 years experience and have an accounting diploma or degree.

A full job description can be found at: www.qualitree.com/downloads

DRIVER (CLASS 5) / WAREHOUSE WORKER

Bill enjoyed his career as a plainer man making special order fine wood products in several sawmills in the Lower Mainland.

Bill is survived by his wife Shirley, a niece Mary-Ann Zwick (George) as well as a multitude of Spiritual Brothers & Sisters.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

If you are a dedicated professional and want to join a great team please e-mail your resume to: HR@qualitree.com Growing Surrey building products company req. Driver / Warehouse Worker. Heavy lifting involved.

Hindi, Punjabi or other second language is an asset. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: • Advancement Opportunities • Excellent Remuneration & Benefits.

Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or e-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com FAMILY ORIENTED trucking co. specializing in O/D freight. Must be able to cross border. Home most weekends. Min. 2 years exp. Fax resume & abstract to 604-852-4112

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GREENHOUSE LABOURERS FOR CHILLIWACK AND ROSEDALE LOCATIONS! Horticultural Work such as planting, spacing & shipping.

Experience an asset!

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Submit your applications in person to: 43830 South Sumas Rd. Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 4LR Phone 604-858-8100 Fax: 604-858-9438 9:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday • or email to: kdenbok@rainbow.ca

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Star Fleet Trucking HIRING! DRIVERS, FARMERS, RANCHERS & RETIREES needed with 3/4 Ton or 1-Ton pickup trucks to deliver new travel trailers & fifth wheels from US manufacturers to dealers throughout Canada. Free IRP plate for your truck and low insurance rates! Pref. commercial Lic. or 3 yrs towing exp.

Top Pay! Call Craig 1-877-8904523 www.starfleettrucking.com

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

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Free Estimate ~ 778 549 5658

HOME STAY FAMILIES

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED. Northern Youth Abroad is looking for families to host 2 youth from Nunavut/NWT, volunteering in your community JULY/AUGUST. www.nya.ca. Call 1-866-212-2307.

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST, full time, experienced, for well established dental office in Chilliwack. Please apply with resume by fax to: 604-792-0191

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HANDYPERSONS

A HELPFUL HANDYMAN Ltd. 778-808-7442. What can we do for you? Bonded and Insured! www.ahelpfulhandyman.com

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AAA HANDYMAN SERVICES Repair, Replace, Remodel. Room Additions. Kitchen, Bath Remodels.

Drywall, Paint, Texture. Finishing, Floors & more. 30 yr. exp.

Dan 778-837-0771 ALL RENOVATIONS suites, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, call Gil 604-220-8058, www.makmooreventures.com

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LANDSCAPING

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ABLE TO TRAVEL National Company Hiring Sharp People. Able to Start Today. Transportation & Lodging Furnished. NO EXPERIENCE Necessary. Paid Training. Over 18+ 888-853-8411 ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed! Large & Small Firms Seeking Certified A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Training?

Career Training & Job Placement Available. 1-888-424-9417

AUTOMOTIVE Riverside Nissan, Courtenay is currently seeking a General Manager, Sales Consultant, Service Advisor and a Mechanic to join us in our new facility. Please email your resume to danny@riversidenissan.ca FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 F/T SAWYER, Chipper & Deck-man Exp. Required. Fax 604-942-0805 email: office@valiantlogsort.ca FT VETERINARY OFFICE Assistant for Agassiz Animal Hospital.

Must have experience but new graduates of training program will be considered. Must be willing to work Saturday mornings. Salary commensurate with experience.

Please email resume to agassizvet@telus.net

FULL-TIME CERTIFIED Heavy Duty Mechanic required

by Bailey Western Star & Freightliner. Experience in service & repair of trucks, trailers & equipment. Fax resume to 250-286-0753 or email: employment@baileywesternstar.com

HEAVY DUTY Mechanics required for busy Coastal logging company on Northern Vancouver Island.

Must have extensive mechanical experience, certification an asset.

Above industry average (wages), plus excellent benefit program. Fax or email resume to: 250-956-4888 or lemare@office.ca.

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Drs & Hospitals need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459 RUSKIN CONSTRUCTION LTD. Pile driving and bridge construction; www.ruskinconstruction.com currently looking for: Professional Engineers; Engineers in Training; Project Managers; Site Superintendents; Site Administrators; Journeymen/Apprentice Welders; Crane & Equipment Operators; Bridgemen; Pile Drivers; Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics. Permanent and seasonal work. Competitive/Union wages. Fax resume 250-563-2800. Email: bridges@ruskinconstruction.com

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MISC SERVICES

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Best value when you want to reach a large circulation. www.communityclassifieds.ca or 1866-669-9222.

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments.

Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com.

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NEED A LOAN - BAD CREDIT? Has your credit prevented you from getting a loan? Buying a home or having your own business? We can help you get up to 1 million business or mortgage loan and up to 200K personal loan with interest rates starting at 2.9% APR. Bad credit ok.

Apply now at: www.uncreditloans.com or call 1-877-500-4030

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

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BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies.

Vet checked & ready for good homes.$850.Langley.778-241-5504 BERNESE Mountain Dog Pups.

Unique blood lines. 99% house trained. Call 604-740-0832 or 604-740-2986.

www.bernerbay.weebly.com BERNESE Mountain X Great Pyrenees pups, gorgeous, excellent markings, parents to view, health guar’d, $850. Call (604) 607- 5051 Blue Nose Pitbulls, Razor’s Edge/ Gotti bloodlines, Seal blue coats with blue eyes, 1st shots & dewormed. $1000 Call 778-877-5210 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866

604-777-5046 NEED Mortgage Money?

Get Mortgage Money! quick, easy, confidential no credit / income required 1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgages

Call 604-328-6409 today Origin Home Financial Partners Matt Sadler - www.mattsadler.ca

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CARPENTRY

The Renovator: experienced local carpenter specializing in decks, laminate floors, framing, finishing, metal roofs, vinyl siding, concrete, additions & painting. Commercial & Residential. Kelly 604-819-1936

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ACREAGE

Own 20 Acres $129/mo. $13,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Low down, no credit checks, owner financing.

Free Map/Pictures. 866-254-7755 www.sunsetranches.com.

Restaurant sale/lease. Owner moving out of country, established clientele, 20yrs business. Call eve after 7pm, (604)793-8735, chilliwack.

CHINESE SHAR PEI pups.

House raised. Well socialized.

Vet chek’d., shots. Avail. now.

604-814-0038 CKC Reg. soft coated Wheaton terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd.

Vet ✓ $1,000+. Call 604-533-8992 CKC Reg. soft coated Wheaton terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd.

Vet ✓ $1,000+. Call 604-533-8992 GERMAN SHEPHERD Reg’d pups, quality German & Czech bloodlines.

Guaranteed. Call 604-856-8161.

MALTESE PUPS: 3 males, Incl 1st shots, vet checked, dewormed, dep will hold. $800. firm 604-464-5077.

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com ROTTWEILER X PITT BULL puppies, 8 weeks, $450 604-857-0413 YELLOW LAB PUPS $450, ready to go. No papers. Exc stock, can view both parents. (604)820-3451 Yellow Labs, p/b, 3 male, $600, dewormed, vet chkd. Chwk. (604)7947633 (604)997-3040 No Sun. calls.

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2011 EVERLITE 30RLS

Rear living room, sofa / dinette slide, elec. rear stab. jacks, pwr. awning, etc. $36,995 (stk. 29429) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1965 MUSTANG 289. Lots of work done on it. Auto. $4800. Call Dave 778-889-3079.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

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Call 888-751-6215 and get FREE SHIPPING!

AUTO FINANCING

MORTGAGES

2000 CHRYSLER NEON, 4dr, sedan, 118kks, auto, 46kks on new trans. $3,000 obo. 604-575-8003

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.

STUNNING JADE DANIELS wedding gown from the 2010 collection. Purchased in April from Ivory Bridal in Langley The colour is ivory with a sweetheart top, is fitted to the waist, then flows away from the body. A bustle was added to the dress so the train can be buttoned up during the reception. It is a size 8 (fits a little small). Cost was $1400 plus $100 for the alterations, will sell for $875. Contact 604-768-9109 to see photos or jen_toor@hotmail.com

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TRANSPORTATION

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FURNITURE

MISC. FOR SALE

TRANSPORTATION

2011 CANADIAN Dream Home 3 bed/2 bath, 1512 sqft, CSA-Z240 $109,950 includes delivery and set up in lower BC, 877-976-3737 or 509-481-9830 http://www.hbmodu lar.com/images/email_jan2.jpg

2002 BUICK CENTURY, 149,000 kms, no acc, all maint. done. Red. AirCared. $3900. (604)864-8941

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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APARTMENT/CONDO

HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated,$550/month includes utilities.

Call 604-794-7132 ONE BEDROOM, elevator, new laundry facilities, storage locker, parking & walking to downtown amenities. One month free & discount to seniors 65+. Pet friendly. $575. 778-918-9062.

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LAKESIDE CABIN RENTAL, Harrison Lake Cabins. Cbl & wireless internet avail. (604)796-3536

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HOMES FOR RENT

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS 2800 sqft 4BR house for rent. Large fenced backyard with fruit trees.

Garage Remote included. 1 block from the beach. All appliances included. $1250 per month. Call 604803-8311 email: piggishpen@hotmail.com WHITE ROCK Avail. Immed. Fully Reno’d 3 Br/2 Ba split lg priv S facing lot. Walk to schools, transit, park Ideal loctn incl appl NS NP ref. reqd. $1950+util. Call 604-538-7228 YARROW/CHILLIWACK 4202 Boundary Rd, 3 Bd, Den, 2 Bath Farm House, Huge Yard & Fenced, Small pet Ok now avail $1450/M. Call 778-688-5566 or Email to linlinlin000@yahoo.com

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Harrison- Large 2 brdm/ 2 ba upper floor. Avail. Feb 1.n/s, n/p $1000/m+1/2 util. & DD. Call John 796-8905 or 793-8593 cell

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TOWNHOUSES

AGASSIZ 3 BDRM Townhouse for rent, 2.5 bthrm, dbl garage, inclds lawn maintenance, $1250/m + util.

Call (780)616-0123 for more details CHILLIWACK 3 bdrm + den 2 level updated townhou. Feb 1st/15th. Cls to Prospera Centre. W/D, F/S, N/P, N/S $950/mth 604-795-2223

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com SEND FLOWERS to your Valentine! Starting at just $19.99. Go to www.proflowers.com/Cherish to receive an extra 20% off your order or Call 1-888-587-0771.

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Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member

FARM WORKERS

SEASONAL WORKERS Exemplar Horticulture (ornamental grass and perennial grower) requires seasonal workers experienced in shipping plants, potting and other nursery tasks. Good English skills required.

Heavy lifting and overtime may be required. Send resume to exemplarhort@shaw.ca or fax 604-8567241 by February 5.

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#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse.

6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the first 20 callers! 1-800457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about FREE DELIVERY! CALL FOR QUICK SALE QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext.

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STEEL BUILDINGS. Rock Bottom Prices! Pre-Eng & Arch-Style. Over 1300 Sold! BC/ALTA company - 40 years experience.

Professional Construction Crews. References available. Call now! 1-800-5659800. www.alpinesteelbuildings.com

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program.

Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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AUTO FINANCING

2005 BUICK ALLURE, red, 4 door, air, CD, Onstar, 123,000 Kms, well maintained, $6200. (604)746-9621 2005 Chev Impala gd tires brks runs exc. Must sell. Unemployed 125K. $7200. 604-859-5325

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper

2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 4wd, Frnt/sd airbags, alarm, leather, pwr options, 6cd, a/c,cc, no accid, 151,700k, $12,500 (604)858-5477 2008 DODGE Caliber SXT, auto, loaded, htch bk, 50,900 km, exc cond $9,800 (604)793-5520 DL5961

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1992 Honda Accord LX. Wht, auto, a/c, cd radio, alarm. Aircared 2012, $2599, Immaculate (604)793-7093 1992 HONDA ACCORD, white, 240,000 kms. Auto, 4 door, sunroof, cruise, a/c, Aircared to Sept. 2011. $1900. obo. 604-556-7574 2002 NISSAN SENTRA GXE-4 dr. auto, 4 cyl. Air, Tilt, Cruise, pw, pdl, c/d, mint. $3650 (604)309-3135 2005 HONDA CIVIC Special Edition. 4 door, 4 cyl., auto, runs great, low kms. All records. $8495. Must sell. 604-308-4594 or 604-852-4749 2006 HONDA CIVIC 4DR SDN auto a/c pwr, CD, 80K this week $12,500 ST#53 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2006 MAZDA 5, 6 pass van, touring edition, loaded, auto, snrf, 17’’ whls. $10,900 obo. (604)309-4001.

2006 MINI COOPER, cherry red, auto/man. transm, mint, loaded, 68 km, $12,580. Call (604)943-0444.

2006 NISSAN ALTIMA 4dr auto sunroof, lthr, v.clean, blck, $10,900 St#55 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr auto,100K loaded, leather, spoiler, $9400/obo.

778-836-4422 or 604-592-4422.

2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr sdn, auto a/c, pwr, v.clean local 95K s/rf t#52 $12,900 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2007 TOYOTA 4 door hatchback, one driver, 5200km. $7000. Call (604)702-8168 2010 HONDA ACCORD, black, 4 dr sedan, auto, loaded, 18” whls, 6 km, $22,600 obo. 604-836-5931.

2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No accidents. $22,500. 778-708-4078

828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 2001 GMC flatdeck, 24ft deck, 5 ton diesel, hydraulic brakes. Delivery etc. $19,000 As new. 604-807-7325

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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2002 HONDA CRV. Fully loaded, 66K, garage parked, AirCared, good condition! Moving - Must Sell. $11,900. Call 778-552-1462.

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TRUCKS & VANS

1995 FORD F150 XLT, good cond.

Air Cared until 2012. Canopy, good tires, $4200 obo 604-462-1542 1997 Chevy S10, 260,000 km, 1 owner, air cared, new battery, incl snow tires $2350 (604)795-3139 2001 FORD F350 Lariat 4X4, duelly auto 7.3 pwr strk dsl, a/c, 135K $17,900 st#42 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2002 DODGE DAKOTA Quad cab with canopy, V6, 2WD, 156K, well maint. $9900. Call 604-464-5097.

2002 FORD F350 Lariat c/cab 7.3 pwr strk diesel 4X4 auto, s/box, lthr, loaded, new tires, 6” lift, show room cond $15,900 778-549-8030 2003 FORD WINSTAR SPORT VAN 7 psgr auto a/c tinted wndws DVD v.clean 159K $4900 St#56 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2004 FORD F350 c/cab Lariat 4X4 auto, lthr, diesel, s/box, prw, St#43 $15,900 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 pass van auto a/c pwr, DVD, runs good this week $4900 St#37 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2005 DODGE RAM3500 c/cab 4X4, auto, lthr, diesel, a/c, clean, St#49 $16,900 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2006 FORD F350 Crew cab XLT 4X4 auto, diesel, a/c L/box, low Kms, tow package $17,900 St#40 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2006 FORD F350 Qdcab XLT 4X4 auto, dsl, l/box, v.clean pwr $15,900 St#25 DL#31038 (604)855-0666

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1985 CAVEMAN Truck Camper, F/S, furnace, washroom. $2000 obo. Call (604)860-3148

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com 2007 ADVENTURER 90RDS

2010 Ford Ranger sport, 4x2 supercab, 4.0 V6, 5sp, auto, silver, cruise, tilt, a/c, tonneau cover, only 6045k. Sell due to health reason. $17,000. (604)796-3188

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BUILDING SALE... “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES!” 25x30 $6200.

30x40 $9850. 32x60 $15,600.

32x80 $19,600. 35x60 $17,500.

40x70 $18,890. 40x100 $26,800.

46x140 $46,800. OTHERS. Doors optional. Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422.

19’ FLATBED TRAILER plywood deck, 6’ 2x4” railsides, folds down to 3’. Dual axle, 4 Michelin steel belted radial tires, elec brakes, emergency brake-away, lights to present day code, raised 6” for clearance. $750/obo. 604-309-7302

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Front bath, dinette slideout, heated / enclosed tanks.

Reduced to $16,995 (stk.25921A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

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$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

Fridge, furnace, brakes, stereo, and more.

Reduced To $6,995 (stk. 28776) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

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Meet the Pros January 2011

YO U R S O U R C E F O R QU A L I T Y LO CA L P R O F E S S I O N A L S

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PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES

SOFT TOUCH Professional Groomer Drop in nail trim All breeds welcome Relaxing, friendly service Call Marilyn @ 604.796.0960 3770 Wildwood Dr. Agassiz

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For Fast, Reliable, Friendly Computer Sales and Service Call the Local Expert: Derek Morrison

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OEM Certified Virus & Spyware Removal Hardware & Software Troubleshooting Home & Office Networks, Wireless Setup Component Upgrades ...and much more agassizcomputercare@gmail.com

Find us @ 7524 Arbutus Drive

Daniel Kurts 604•798•2252 604•491•6265 kccompany@shaw.ca

For your Call Chris @

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lawncare & yard maintenance

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