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RCMP are hoping to hear from witnesses to the suspicious fire that broke out on New Year's Eve on Morrow Road in Agassiz.
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A family who lost everything in a New Year's Eve fire is trying to rebuild what they lost. The fire broke out at about 12:20 a.m., Jan. 1, shortly after New Year's celebrations were ending in Agassiz. It is believed the fire started in the garage of the Morrow Road bungalow, said Fire Chief Wayne Dyer. Someone knocked on the door to alert the residents of the fire, and as a result, no one was injured in the blaze. Then, onlookers watched helplessly
as the house was engulfed in flames. "The blaze was huge, with at least one very loud explosion," said Jackie Perry. She was among a group of seniors who had gathered at the Friendship House for New Year's celebrations. That recreation centre sits almost directly behind the house that caught fire. The group at the Friendship House had just finished singing Auld Lang Syne when someone spotted large flames, Perry said. By the time they had gotten out the door, fire crews were already busy dousing the flames.
Since the fire, friends and family have taken to Facebook, searching for items to be donated to the five residents affected by the fire. Among them are two children (a boy and a girl) and their mother, her boyfriend, and a roommate. The Facebook page, titled Friends in Need... House fire on New Year's, has resulted in a few donations, including beds, assorted furniture, clothing and some small items. RCMP and Chief Dyer say the fire is suspicious and is currently under investigation. There was another alleged crime
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in the same approximate time and location that night, but police say they have no reason to believe the two incidents are related. Shortly after midnight, also on Morrow, a woman reported being beaten by two men. (See story, page 3). With so many people awake and active just after midnight that night, RCMP are hoping someone will come forward with information about either crime. For more information on how to help the five people affected by this fire, visit their Facebook page. news@ahobserver.com
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Million ways to move with Agassiz rec programs Sporty Tots Fun, interactive games and rules of play will all be part of the learning experience at this preschool level introductory sports program. Open to children three to five years old (excluding kindergarten). Held at the Agricultural Hall on Fridays, from Jan. 20 to Feb. 10, 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Cost is $20.
Move with Me This beginner ballet class will have your youngster moving to the music, discovering body awareness and learning the basic dance steps that are the foundation for many dance styles. Open to children ages four to seven. Held at the Fitness/Activity Centre on Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Set 1 runs Jan. 3 to Feb. 7 and Set 2 runs from Feb. 14 to March 27. The cost is $36 per set.
Music Together® These classes build on your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement. We’ll help you provide your child with the basic musical skills needed to enjoy school and social musical activities and to study an instrument should he or she choose to do so. Designed for children from birth to five
Tumble Tots Based on gymnastic moves and skills, through practice and fun, your preschooler will learn to focus and follow instructions, become better co-ordinated, develop flexibility and gain greater strength. Open to chil-
PUBLIC NOTICE Snow & Ice Control
The District of Kent’s response to winter events varies according to the individual characteristics of each event and availability of resources. Roads are checked early in the morning and the appropriate Public Works’ staff is called in to deal with the situation. District of Kent priorities for snow and ice removal include: • Opening access for emergency service providers, such as Fire and Ambulance • Opening school bus routes on school days • Opening rural milk truck routes • Opening prison access routes • Clearing the commercial core and opening collector routes Once these priority areas are under control and in adequate condition, work can start on municipal subdivisions, sidewalks and parking lots. Exceptions will be made for emergencies. Townsite plowing often starts with clearing driving lanes by plowing toward the curb. Driveways do become obstructed from street plowing. Please note that the District cannot open private driveways or roads. The community can aid the District during winter conditions in several ways: • Park vehicles in your driveway, rather than on the street. • Shovel sidewalk in front of your residence or business. • When shoveling snow, if possible, place snow on your lawn; grass is dormant and will not be affected. • If you must place snow on the roadway, place it to the right when facing the roadway; this way when the snow plow passes it will not re-plow snow back into your driveway. Winter events are often followed by rain. Snow or ice in the curb lane interferes with drainage and may cause some flooding. Therefore, on roads that are wide enough, the District frequently “windrows” the snow down the centre of streets to permit proper drainage. The intersections are opened completely to allow the proper flow of traffic. Please use caution when traveling during winter conditions: • Drive more slowly • Leave more room from the vehicle in front of you • Ensure your vehicle has good winter tires and is in good repair • Leave extra room when in the vicinity of snow removal equipment. For additional information please contact the District of Kent at 604-796-2235
dren ages three to five years (excluding kindergarten) and held at the Fitness / Activity Centre. Set 1 runs from Jan. 3 to Feb. 7 on Tuesdays from 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. and set 2 runs from Feb. 14 to Mar. 27. The cost is $30 per set. Where the Wild Things Are Explore the many wonders of the animal kingdom and vast wilderness that they call home in this fun afternoon of storytime with Terrill & Crackle, crafts, activities and games. This is geared to children ages three to five years (excluding kindergarten) and will be held at the Fitness/ Activity Centre on Feb. 9 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $15. Dance! Learn the steps that will get you in the groove of both hip hop and jazz dance styles. Open to ages seven to 13 years and held at the Fitness/ Activity Centre. The first set runs on Tuesdays from Jan. 3 to Feb. 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the second set from Feb. 14 to Mar. 27. Cost is $36 per set.
Move With Me This beginner ballet class will have your youngster moving to the music, discovering body awareness and learning the basic dance steps that are the foundation for many dance styles. Move With Me is open to children ages four to seven. It will be held at the Fitness/ Activity Centre. Set 1 runs from Jan. 3 to Feb. 7 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and set 2 runs from Feb. 14 to Mar. 27. Cost is $36. Skipping Jump Rope Join the cast of the Mission Thunder Stompers and learn the skills to skip individually or double dutch style and keep to the upbeat music with choreographed routines. Held at Kent Elementary School on Thursdays from Jan. 26 to March 1. Ages six to nine meet at 3:30 p.m. and ages 10 to 13 meet at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $40. Artastic Activities Explore and develop your artistic abilities with various avenues of arts and media like drawing, watercolour, painting and more! For
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children ages six to 10, at the Fitness/Activity Centre on Mondays, from Jan. 30 to March 5 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $45. Red Cross Babysitting Learn the basics of child care, child safety and first aid in this 8 hour course to become the best babysitter on the block! Must be 11 years and up. Held at the Fitness/Activity Centre on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $60. Food Safe (adult course) This eight-hour course is required by all people working in the food industry such as managers, servers, cooks and kitchen staff. Successful participants will be registered with the Ministry of Health and will receive a Food Safe Certificate. Ages 14 years and up. Held at the Fitness/Activity Centre on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $90. Adult Drop in Sports Starting with basketball and volleyball, this program will offer a variety of sports based on the needs of the group. Other sports may be added as the program progresses. Ages 16 years and up. Held at the Agassiz Christian School Gymnasium from Jan. 4 to March 28 on Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Cost is $15.
Weight Loss Classes This program is designed to provide you with the tools and support to assist with your weight loss goals including dietary information, weight training, fitness information as well as education on the triggers that may cause setbacks to reach your goals. Ages 16 years and up. Held at the Fitness/Activity Centre. There is set running now until Feb. 2 on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The next set starts Feb. 9, until March 8. Cost is $50 per set. Understanding Osteoarthritis Learn how this degenerative form of arthritis affects your joints and how to adapt exercise and activities to protect them. Nutrition and weight management for healthy joints will also be discussed. Ages 16 years and up. Held at the Fitness/Activity Centre on Monday, March 5 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. This is a free session. Stress and Arthritis Learn about the causes of stress, the impact that stress can have on the body, how having arthritis fits into the picture and strategies for dealing with stress. Ages 16 years and up. Held at the Fitness/Activity Centre on Wednesday, March 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This is a free event.
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years. Held at the Fitness/Activity Centre on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., from Jan. 4 to March 7. Cost is $150.
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Variety Play This recreation based preschool program will encourage your child to make new friends, learn about our community, sing songs, be creative doing craft projects, celebrate the seasons and much more. Held at the Fitness/Activity Centre. Tiny Tots is for children ages 2.5 to 3.5 years. Tots is for children ages 3.5 to 5 years. There is a Monday/ Wednesday program from Jan. 9 to April 4,
and a Tuesday/ Thursday program from Jan. 10 to April 5. Variety Play preschool runs 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is $242.
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Registration is underway for recreation programs at the District of Kent’s Fitness/Activity Centre, with choices for all ages this month through March. It’s also time to start the Cheam Challenge at the centre, to help keep track of your fitness goals. For more information on the challenge, or any of the following programs, contact the Fitness/Activity Centre at 604-796-8891.
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Eleven brave souls took a dip in the Fraser River at the Yale waterfront on New Year’s Day. For a full story and video from the event, JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER visit us online at www.ahobserver.com. To share your own Polar Bear Swim pictures, visit us on Facebook.
Woman assaulted on New Year’s Eve Police are hoping the public can help identify two suspects in a late night assault in Agassiz. Agassiz RCMP were called to an assault on Jan. 1 at about 12 a.m. The victim of the assault had been walking down Morrow Road when two men unknown to her tripped her and began to physically assault her. The two
men fled the scene on foot. The men are being described as one being approximately 6’2” and the other much shorter at approximately 5’9”. Both men were wearing ski jackets, one light in colour and the other dark. No other descriptions of the men are available. “The victim in this case is very
shaken up and we are hopeful that someone saw something that night that can lead us to the suspects,” said Cst. Tracy Wolbeck. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Agassiz RCMP at 604-796-2211 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). news@ahobserver.com
Child rescued from Sakwi Creek at Hemlock The Christmas holiday week was a busy time for the members of the Hemlock Valley Fire Department. They responded to a call for a child who had fallen off of the trail into Sakwi Creek. The call ended well, however, thanks to a passing adult who pulled the youngster from the creek prior to the arrival of the rescue crew. "This can be difficult
at this time of year due to the build-up of snow along the creek," said Fire Chief Marty McKinney. Fire crews also were called to assist and stabilize a worker who was suffering from a back injury and waiting for BC Ambulance to arrive. They also assisted with a vehicle rollover on Hemlock Valley Road. While respond-
ing to that call, McKinney got caught up in a traffic jam due to extreme ice on the hill on Sakwi Creek Road. Members of the fire department set up traffic control to prevent other vehicles from becoming involved. They also responded to a call for a fire being burned in a residence where the chimney had been separated at the roof line by snow earlier
in the year. Fortunately, the fire in the fireplace was extinguished before it could set fire to the roof of the structure. Finally, they responded to a call for a possible propane leak that turned out to possibly be a leakage during the filling of the propane tank, as no leaks were found along the propane line, at the tank or around any of the propane fittings.
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Longboards stolen during daytime break-in Couple hoping items will be returned Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
They know it’s a long shot, but a couple who had their longboards stolen are hoping they’ll be returned to them. The pair of longboards — longer versions of an average skateboard — were stolen during a break-in on Dec. 2, in the 5000 block of Limbert Mtn. Road in
Agassiz. One is a Paradise brand board, with sunset colours on the bottom, and a black silhouette. The other is a Sector 9 Hillbomber, black with gold graphics on the bottom. Also stolen during the break-in was a large, flat screen television, a laptop and a computer. The couple called The Observer
to ask for help finding the longboards in particular, as they are quite expensive to replace. RCMP say the break-in and theft happened between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2. Sgt. Stu Falebrinza said anytime someone sees suspicious activity, it’s a good idea to report it to the local RCMP office, by calling 604-796-2211.
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Legal aid lawyers have now started what they vow will be an escalating strike to press the province to increase funding. It began this week with most lawyers who handle legal aid work refusing to represent new adult clients arrested on criminal charges who cannot afford their own representation. The Jan. 1-7 scheduled withdrawal of duty counsel services expands
to two weeks in the first half of February, followed by three weeks in March and then all four weeks of April. The tactic by lawyers threatens to leave many more accused people unrepresented before the courts in order to bring the issue to a head. "It's not a step they came to lightly," said Trial Lawyers Association of B.C. communications director Bentley Doyle. "They're concerned about leaving clients
without help. They feel desperate and they hope it's short-term pain for long-term gain." Legal aid funding has been cut by 27 per cent over the last decade, from $96 million in 2001 to about $67 million. An extra $2.1 million announced by the B.C. government for childrelated legal aid will not make a significant difference, according to Doyle, who said legal aid should be considered an essential service in B.C.
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Storytime with Crackle. Crackle the library crow and Terrill have stories and fun for preschoolers and their families. Every Friday at 10:15 am. Drop in, free and a lot of fun. Play Lions TV Bingo! every Thursday 6-7 pm on Shaw Cable Channel 4. Tickets may be purchased at “That Store in Agassiz”, “Ledoux Hardware” or “Chehalis General Store”. Chilliwack School of Performing Arts presents ‘A Year with Frog and Toad’ performances Jan 12-22 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets: (604-391-SHOW) or www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca Hooked on Books: Agassiz - Harrison Library Book Club. Prepare for a great discussion on “The Last Crossing” by Guy Vanderhaeghe at the first meeting of 2012 on Wednesday, January 18th, 6:30 pm at the Agassiz Library. We’re making sure there is enough copies to go around this month, so please pick up your book now! The talk is lively, the people friendly, the refreshments – free! Come on by, pick up your copy and be part of this drop-in, nomembership required club.
GROUP 3 OF 4 Kent-Harrison Arts Council regular meeting is held the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 in the Ranger Station Public Art Gallery, 98 Rockwell Dr.FMI 604796-9822
Singing - from 7:30 to 9pm at HHS Memorial Hall. FMI call Ruth at 604796-2084
Stitch “n” Rip every Tues. 9 am - 1 pm. Come to the Harrison Mills Hall with any unfinished sewing, MS Support Group 3rd Thursday of stitching, knitti ng projects, etc. FMI every month. 11:30-1 p.m. in Chwk. call Kim 604-7 96-2336. Call Carmen at 604-796-2270. All Upper Fraser Valley folks welcome. Strong Start - Mon-Fri 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Kent Elementary School. Olive Branch Dinners. Come join Free drop-in for kids 0-5. FMI call us for a free home cooked meal. Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161. Tuesdays 5-6pm. 7571 Morrow Rd, ACS gym. No expectations, enjoy Speed Watch - a non profit community companionship. Families organization operating in Harrison Hot Springs and the District of Kent. & all ages welcome. On the job training provided, FMI Royal Canadian Legion hosts drop- contact: Jerry Clark (Coordinator) in “Fun Darts” every Mon at 4pm & 604 796 8451, Bob Perry 604 796 8475 Fri at 8pm, Players needed, arrive or Village Offi ce 604 796 2171 early to register. Euchre every Mon at 6:45pm. Non-members welcome. T.O.P.S. Meets Thurs at 9:30am, or 5:45pm., at the Agassiz Christian Call 604-796-2332 Church Royal Westminster Canadian Army Cadet Corps meet every Tues from Walk & Talk Group meets at 9:15am Tues & Fri mornings at the Hardy 6:15pm to 9:15pm at the Seabird Bridg e, Harrison. FMI call Jacquie Island Community School Gym Ages 12 to 19 years. No charge for 604-796-3105 uniforms. FMI 604-793-4855 Seniors Friendship House Drop-In: Mondays: Srs Walking to Music at 10am, Sit & Fit at 10:30am, Bingo at 1pm, Srs. Learn to Line Dance at 4:30pm; Tues Bridge at 12:45pm.; Cribbage at 1:00pm.; Wed Floor Curling at 1pm.; Fri Floor Curling at 1pm. Info: 604-796-3422 to be fe
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Do you have hope that 2012 will be a better year?
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Deadline day has come and gone for the Community Gaming Grant Review, and there is still no word on who will have their funding restored. Worse A there new year here,noand it’s an yet, has isbeen word on appropriate time to take a look who will not have their funding at the political happenings of restored. 2011 howover theytwo are likely to It's and been months shape 2012. since Skip Triplett submitted the federal scene, hisOnindependent reportCanada to the figovernment, nally has a majority in Ottawa outlining the aft er almost sevencommunity years of needs of various minority governments. the organizations that While normally Conservatives have a comfortable relied on gaming grants. margin, the government His mission was to gatherthus up far hasn’t embarked on many information and viewpoints, bold initiatives. It is governing impacts and losses, and form in challenging times, with that into usable data. Th en, the the world economy precarious, and government could make a more caution is decision understandable. informed about gaming In provincial politics, hoped what grants. It was widely athey diffwould erence reconsider a year makes. The the 2009 governing Liberals, NDP and decision to change eligibility Conservatives allthathave new criteria — criteria effectively leaders, thearts government is excludesbut many organizations in trouble as a new year begins. from much-needed funding. While premier Christy One new of those organizations Clark provided a fresh face, is the has Harrison Festival Society she has done little to distinguish — which is undeniably the herself her and unpopular pinnacle from of arts culture predecessor. presentation, locally, nationally,
and internationally. Without the funding restoration, the festival could be playing it outs final scenes over the coming months. One season e HST one premier ofTh shows, onetook last Festival of the down and could take another, Arts, and then curtain call. and herthey government with it. Yes, are a strong group, Thedeep NDP,roots. on theAnd otherforhand, with that could theresources year as reason,have theyended have the deeply divided it wastime in to operate for as a short January. Instead, the party is without having their previous ahead the polls and new fundinginrestored. leader Dix appears be The Adrian government initiallytosaid on a roll. a report would be released by The long-dormant December 31. Good newsConseror bad, vatives have come to life under it community groups need that John Cummins, and a recent information to start working on poll them tied with theirshows budgets. Without that the key Liberals. While that seems piece of information planning unlikely to last,is the party has for the future an impossible clearly attracted many disaff ected juggling act. former Liberal voters. A recent newsletter from the Locally, Festival there Society was shows also Harrison signifi they'recant not change. waiting Incumbent quietly in Agassiz Ken Becotte the wingsmayor — they're actively was defeated in the pursuing funding andNovember continue municipal election by Leo to hope that the review willFacio. have There isoutcome. little doubt that Clark, a positive Dix, will ButCummins in times and like Facio this, there continue to make headlines in are only a few apt words: Break 2012. a leg.
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Harsh year ahead for B.C. politics
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Tom Fletcher The B.C. Liberal government enters 2012 with the weight of its “golden decade” heavy on its shoulders. Having delivered a throne speech and a raft of legislation last fall, the government must pick up where it left off and build a February budget from the wreckage of the harmonized sales tax. This takes place as growth and revenue projections decline, and demand for government services continues to rise. The NDP opposition finds itself in a front-runner role, and now faces pressure to detail its longpromised practical alternative. A revived B.C. Conservative Party must also move beyond protest to problem solving. Here are some of the immediate
problems that will face the legislature when it resumes on Valentine’s Day. Education: It seems inevitable that the B.C. Teachers’ Federation will once again have a new contract imposed. In December, school support staff joined the parade of public sector unions that accepted the two-year “net zero” wage mandate. Deficits that forced that mandate have ballooned again due to the HST mess, and the October throne speech hinted strongly that “net zero” will be extended in all but name in 2012. Little noticed amid the usual labour noise, Education Minister George Abbott has launched a broad plan to “transform” education. Along with “personalized learning plans” and “flexibility and choice,” the plan promises “regular teacher performance evaluation sessions.” Buckle your seatbelts, parents. Health care: Premier Christy
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Clark hosts the annual premiers’ conference in Victoria Jan. 16-17. The provinces divided sharply in December, as the three western ones backed Ottawa’s imposition of a new funding formula, while those from Manitoba east protested the news that six-percent annual increases will slow a bit in five years.
“The government must... build a February budget from the wreckage of the harmonized sales tax. B.C.’s more immediate problem is a shift to per-capita funding that phases out targeted money for things like our dedicated hip and knee surgery program. Provinces are now supposed to create such innovations for their own sake, without further federal intrusion into provincial jurisdiction.
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That change costs B.C. an estimated $256 million a year, starting in 2014. The B.C. Liberals have this year to find savings, or face the task in an election year. And NDP leader Adrian Dix is restricted by his vow to make only spending promises that add up. Energy and environment: As with the minimum wage, the B.C. Liberals are forced to tinker with the carbon tax. Taxing schools and hospitals to fund natural gas and cement companies’ emission projects has to stop, as Environment Minister Terry Lake has admitted. Clark and Finance Minister Kevin Falcon must be tempted to borrow an NDP suggestion that carbon tax revenues be redirected more broadly to transit and energy-saving refits. But this means spending the money instead of reducing income taxes, as legislation currently requires, and both parties must face the fact that this entails a tax increase.
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A storm is about to begin up north as federal environmental hearings open on a proposed oil pipeline to Kitimat. Clark remains carefully non-committal, the NDP bitterly opposed. But the parties actually agree on liquefied natural gas exports from the same port. The NDP signaled cautious support for the plan before Christmas, with greater scrutiny of drilling and water use. We in the media do a poor job of reporting when parties agree. Debate will soon resume on B.C.’s new Family Law Act, aimed at avoiding courts and conflict, with bipartisan support. Fixing B.C.’s impaired driving legislation, to keep that out of our clogged courts, should also be expedited. B.C.’s traditional blame game won’t make the problems of 2012 go away. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Mailbag Hope's powerful history researched for Heritage Week Every year in February, British Columbia celebrates Heritage Week. This is an opportunity for communities to come together and learn about their history. In 2012, the theme will be Energy in British Columbia – A Powerful Past, a Sustainable Future. The Hope Visitor Centre & Museum Complex is currently doing research into three aspects of power and energy heritage in the Hope area and we are looking for any stories, pictures, and documents you have to share.
First, we are exploring the building of the pipelines in this area. In 1953, Trans Mountain laid the final portion of their Edmonton to Vancouver oil pipeline through the Coquihalla Valley. In 1957 a natural gas pipeline was laid, and in 1979 this line was expanded to serve growing demand. Second, we are researching the building of the Wahleach Power Station by the BC Electric Company (now BC Hydro). In December 1952, the project was officially opened, providing
approximately 14 per cent of British Columbia’s power. The 6.4 kilometer long Jones Lake Reservoir, located 600 metres above the Fraser River, is diverted through a tunnel under Four Brothers Mountain to the Wahleach Powerhouse. Today, the generating station provides less than one per cent of British Columbia’s power; however, it remains one of BC Hydro’s most efficient plants. Finally, we are interested in the conflict surrounding the proposed building of
the High Ross Dam in Washington State. In the early 1940s, the International Joint Committee approved the raising of the Ross Dam by 36 metres to provide Seattle with more power for peak times, such as the dinner hour. The project was delayed until the 1960s when B.C. Premier W.A.C. Bennett approved the flooding in exchange for $35,000 a year. The High Ross Dam would have flooded approximately 5,000 acres of the Skagit Valley. The R.O.S.S. (Run Out Skagit Spoilers) Committee
was formed to save the valley and embarked upon one of the first environmental campaigns in B.C. history. The area was subsequently named a provincial Recreation Area in 1973 and after more than twenty years of battling, in April 1982, it was announced that the Skagit was safe from flooding. However, the designation as a Provincial Park did not arrive until 1997 when the Skagit was finally designated a “Class A Park.” The Hope area has a rich energy history and we need
your help to uncover it! Anyone with memories, photos, documents, or other suggestions for research topics is encouraged to contact Kim or Inge at the Hope Visitor Centre & Museum Complex. The Hope Visitor Centre at 919 Water Avenue is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and can be reached by telephone at 604-869-2021 or 1-866-HOPEVIC. Kim Campbell & Inge Wilson Hope Visitor Centre & Museum Complex
Alarming readings off microwaves, not smart meters I write in response to Jessica Peters's Nov. 28 article in the Observer, regarding Kathy Read's protest about the installation of a B.C. Hydro smart meter on her property. While I empathize with Ms. Read's serious health issues, I would wish that Ms. Read has done her research on
a pragmatic scientific basis rather than a unsubstantiated, misleading WHO article which Ms. Read alleges compared the electromagnetic radiation (EMR) from smart meters to chemical pollutants. My daughter was intrigued by the EMR of the various commercial
and domestic appliances in an around her house. With this in mind she borrowed a meter from the local BC Hydro office and measured the EMR from various sources around her home. She found that the meter went off the scale at 400 when she stood in front of her microwave oven,
Lions thank the community The Agassiz Harrison Lions want to say thank you to every person and business that supported us throughout the year. We couldn't do the work we do without you! The community is a
better place because of the huge hearts that meet the needs of others. We hope the Christmas season brought love of family and friends. We Serve. Joey Ellis
hit an alarming 230 when 10 feet away from her flat screen television, a level of 40 from her cel phone, 15 from her cordless phone but only 0.2 radiation units from
her smart meter. I do not think it would be justified for anyone to clear away all the electronic devices in their homes, least of all the smart meters.
Instead rejoice that no longer will meter readers be tramping on the flower beds to read the obsolete analogue meters, be glad that B.C. Hydro will be aware
in seconds if there is a power outage in our homes and rest assured that it will be far more difficult for thieves to steal power. Edward Monro
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Mailbag No one should be alone at Christmas
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The Christmas breakfast for seniors who had no one to share Christmas morning with was a great success. The people who came out really appreciated having the event available and it was very meaningful to them. There was much talk about doing it again next year. We started with a huge breakfast buffet with bacon, sausage, hash browns, potato cakes, pancakes, French toast, two kinds of eggs, toast and fruit. Santa came by after everyone was done eating and gave out the presents so we could open gifts together. His two young elves helped pass out the gifts for those unable to get up to Santa and they made sure everyone had a gift. We all had a great time. Of course an event of this magnitude could not have been possible but for the tremendous support of the entire community. There was a long list of companies/ organizations that donated: A&W, Agassiz Barber Shop, Agassiz Flowers, Agassiz Legion,
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Agassiz Library, Agassiz Produce, The Back Porch Coffee, Body Balance, Bread Basket, District of Kent, Goli’s Salon, Harrison Beach Hotel, Heritage Coffee House, Jack’s Restaurant, Lordco, Modern Tire, Oasis Restaurant, Petro Canada, Prospera, The Observer, Park Avenue Restaurant, Remax,
Shoppers Drug Mart, Silvano’s, Silver Leaf Gifts, Subway, Super Valu, and the Upstairs Hair Salon. And thank you to the staff and students of ACE who spent the time and effort to collect all of those donations. There were also numerousdonationsfrom individuals like Penny Ball, Ron Johnstone,
Frank and Eunice Royle, Terrill Scott, and Ron and Marilyn Warren, among other anonymous donations, and an entire team of volunteers giving up their time on Christmas morning to help out. A special thanks goes to Jim Johnson for all of his work beforehand and being there to open up, Lesley Ward (the Legion’s caterer) for her efforts before and during as well, and Legion President Roy Wright for tackling all of the dishes afterward. I also have to mention Josie, Justin and Megan, the youth who gladly gave up their Christmas morning (and part of their Christmas break) so they could do something for the seniors they have come to care so much about in this community, and Megan’s mom Nancy for not only volunteering but for her efforts on Christmas Eve as well. No one should be alone on Christmas morning, and thanks to the generosity and efforts of everyone, this year no one had to be. Sandy Balascak
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Harrison Happenings ning of a very productive, interesting and satisfying 20-year period. When I say this, I am speaking for all the people involved: The Harrison Hikers, the Multicultural Choir, event volunteers and commission members. On behalf of all of us, I would like to express our thanks and appreciation to Ed and best wishes for the future. Believe it or not, Ed has expressed thoughts of retirement for a while now, especially when he and Phyllis
became grandparents to a precious granddaughter. I would not be surprised, granddaughters have been very successful doing this throughout history. On the other hand, there is all his knowledge, experience and people skills – well, maybe he will change his mind! However, on behalf of all of us who were involved with the HHS Recreation Commission, I would like to wish Ed, Phyllis (for sharing a bit of him with us) and, of course, their granddaughter all the best for the coming year and beyond. I know that Ed will say there are others who can replace him and that is true. However, there is, was and will be only one Ed Stenson! (Watch out for next week’s story of the legendary Harrison Hikers! Happy New Year everybody!)
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It happens to me with predictable regularity at this time of the year: I reflect on the past and what the future might bring and it all becomes the present. This year, however, there is much to be considered besides my personal life – it is the past and future of the Harrison Hot Springs Recreation Commission as we know it. There is change in the air – will it be good? Since I am forever the optimist, I hope for the best. But I would like to begin the new year, when it is rather quiet in our village, by telling you about the past 23 years of the HHS Recreation Commission and the volunteers who operated it. I wondered where to begin, there is so much to tell. And then I knew; I will start my stories by writing about Ed Stenson, the rec commission’s longtime president, who guided us like a captain through high and low seas, without fail. He was the one person whose word was never doubted, because his knowledge and experience was accepted by everybody. But it was more than that, it was his personality. Even-tempered, we all knew that when he said, “this is going to happen” he meant it and there was no arguing. And, I think, there was not ever a person involved with the HHS Recreation Commission who did not learn and gain knowledge from him. When he took on the job it became the begin-
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Mon.- Fri. 8 am - 4 pm .
Golf Course Mechanic Location: Sandpiper Golf Resort, Harrison Mills BC, Canada.
Duties: Responsible for the maintenance and repairs to the golf course equipment (including an electric golf cart fleet).
Please fax resume to: 604-795-5095 LOGGING TRUCKS - OWNER/OPERATORS WANTED (SHORT & LONG LOGS) - Chetwynd BC Very busy logging season ahead Good Rates - Accommodations provided Health/Dental available LOGGING TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED ALSO Ph: 250-788-6093 Fax: 250-7882848 Attn: DWAN email: lmyoung@pris.ca MODERN 260 COW 2X milking heard dairy, looking for F/T worker. Duties incl. milking in double 12 parallel parlor 3-4 times per week, assisting in milkings in morning and afternoon, calf feeding, animal handling and field work. Previous exp. is necessary. Progressive wages, housing and benefits are avail. after proven performance and reliability. 604-490-6403 btwn. hrs. 4-8pm SUTCO Contracting Ltd. has openings in our Chip Haul Fleet. Good Equipment, Great Pay, Extended Benefits, Direct Deposit, Satellite Dispatched, Reliable Steady Work! Call us to start your long term career; 250-357-2612 Ext 223 or www.sutco.ca Resumes can be faxed to 250-357-2009
Mail resume: Box 498, Agassiz, BC, V0M-1A0
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Wage: Negotiable based on experience and qualifications, include a benefits package.
Start wage $10/hr. Starting times are: 7am until finish, Saturdays 6:00am until finish. Hours range between 30-55 hours/week depending on production. Saturday rotation a must. Part time as in specific full days will be considered.
Temporary Assistant Tax Preparer/Bookkeeper needed in Agassiz from February to June. Previous income tax preparation is required and bookkeeping is an asset. Qualified individual should be comfortable working with the public in a professional and confidential manner. Must be willing to work within a group dynamic and be self motivated. Duties include: General income tax preparation; sorting & totaling receipts for bookkeeping, HST & tax purposes, various general office duties if needed, etc.
Fax resume: 604-796-2271
Full time: 12 months (40hrs/week)
General Greenhouse Cut flower Work Available.
Temporary Office Administrative Assistant needed in Agassiz from February to May. Qualified individual should be comfortable working with the public in a professional and confidential manner. Must be willing to work within a group dynamic and be self motivated. Duties include: Making appointments, greeting clients, answering phones, photocopying, faxing, filing, mail, etc.
Experience:as golf course mechanic an asset; formal training/ education in turf equipment an asset; hydraulics & electrical exp.; welding & fabrication; reel maintenance (grinding - reels & bedknives.) Must have valid BC drivers license, as well as own form of transportation. Must be able to work weekends, if necessary E-mail resumes to: lawrence@sandpiperresort.ca Fax to: 604-796-3069 Attn Lawrence Kinch www.sandpiperresort.ca Application deadline: January 25, 2012
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320
#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Mini Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting at $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 7yrs
PAINT SPECIAL
LEGAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com
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COMPUTER SERVICES
RICK’S Computer Services. General Repairs & Data Recovery Trojans & Viruses removed. Same day service on all drop offs. Drop by 6438 Lougheed Hwy. Corner of 7&9. 604-796-0538.
300 knoke trucking
LANDSCAPING
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PETS
BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Available February 1. Vet checked with first shots. Reserve yours now. $1,200. Langley area. 778-2415504. BLOOD HOUND PUPS, CKC reg’d health chk, 2nd vac, micro chipped, 1 male, 5 fem’s. Liver & Tan. Ready to go. $750. 604-574-5788
FERTILIZERS
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
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FURNITURE
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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MISC. FOR SALE
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 1866-981-5991
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MISC. WANTED
Collecting Old Coins & Taxidermy Silver, $1, 50c, 25c, 10c, Olympic Please call Travis 604-796-0320
REAL ESTATE 627
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422
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MORTGAGES
Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442
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bedroom, 2 bath apartment located in clean safe building. No smoking, no pets. Available January 1, 2012 $850/mo. Call 604-860-3700
TRANSPORTATION
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
1995 CAMRY, 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, 1 owner, loaded, aircared, mint cond. $2900/obo. Phone 604-931-1236.
2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, red, 160K, $8500 firm. Call 604-538-9257
ANTIQUES/CLASSICS
AGASSIZ No.9 Hwy1 Bdrm apt, ground floor, secured building to single/couple w/ refs a must. min 6mo, looking for reliable tenant, $500mth + Util 604-617-0055 or miksam@telus.net
Agassiz- Very large bright 3
TRANSPORTATION
1997 MAZDA PROTEGE, 5 spd, very good cond, 170K, AirCared til 10/12. Good tires, MP3, cheap on gas. $1900. Call: 778-240-8075 1999 rare M-Benz E320,mint, AWD, no accidents, 81,000 kms, $10,800 obo or trade. 1-778-552-2439
1966 CHEV SURBURBAN 2 door, 283 auto, p/s, p/b, disc brakes on front mag whls, black interior. $11,900 obo. Phone 604-626-4799
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2004 PORSCHE 911 C2 One owner, NCL serviced, beautiful cond! $48,000. Call 604-309-4599.
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AUTO FINANCING
AGASSIZ. Very large, bright studio suite available Feb. 1. N/S, N/P, DD & ref req’d $460/m. + util. Call 604-860-3700
OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
ATV, exc cond, 2 wheel drive, auto, 150cc, $850 obo. (604)341-9758
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HARRISON HOT SPRINGS 1 Bdrm condo with 5 appls, 2 prkg. NS/NP. $700. Avl now. (604)826-2006
RECREATIONAL/SALE 2011 LAREDO 266RL
HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated,$575/month includes utilities. Call 604-794-7132
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL GREENHOUSE FOR LEASE for flowering & bedding plants. Retail and wholesale. Fully computerized and automated system. 2.5 acres incl. greenhouse. Approx. 43,000 covered area. 1.5 acres set up for outside use. City water. High traffic area. 5498 Gladwin Rd., Abbts. Call 604-807-3910 for more info.
Elec. awning, elec. stab jacks,LCD TV, 2 slides, microwave and much more! $32,483 (Stk.30916) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
2011 SALEM T23FD
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
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HOMES FOR RENT
AGASSIZ/HARRISON $1200 Private CLEAN 3BDRM Rancher,easy Hwy access,call778 891 9086
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES $550: Born Sept. 26th. 1 Male, 1 Female. 604-836-6861
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JACK RUSSELL pups 1 Female 1 male. Short legs, smooth coat. Dew claws done. $500. 778-883-6049
YELLOW LAB puppies 10 wks old $399. 5 males (1 black), 1 female. Strong & healthy (604)466-0562
APARTMENT/CONDO
TRANSPORTATION
Agassiz- 1/2 duplex for rent. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. N/P, N/S. DD + ref req’d. $950/mo + util. 604-845-2705
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
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
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CAT 10 MOS OLD M orange, neutered, shots, tattooed good w/dogs $50 to good home (604)302-9249
LAB cross puppies, vet checked, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings.
RENTALS
MATTRESSES staring at $99
PETS
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MOVING & STORAGE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
OFFICE/RETAIL
Agassiz 700 sq. ft commercial space in town centre w/ lots of parking. Newly renovated from top to bottom by certified contractor. Wheelchair accessible building/washroom. Close to medical clinic, perfect for physio / masseuse. Hydro included. DD & 1/2 month’s security deposit required. $900/mo. Call 604-491-3600
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Awning, pass-through storage, A/C, DSI water heater, exterior shower AM/FM/DVD. $14,483 (Stk.30371) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
SUITES, UPPER
HARRISON Hot Springs. 2 bdrm upper house with new windows, lam. floors & many updates. Incl fridge/stove, w/d, garage. Close to beach. Split utils with bsmt. 50/50 $975/mo. Feb. 1. 604-802-5677.
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1-800-910-6402
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
www.PreApproval.cc WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in January, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.
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AUTO SERVICES
FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.
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CARS - DOMESTIC
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
1979 BUICK LESABRE, premium car, top condition, new tires, 148 km, $3,250 obo. (604) 850-1576. 1995 Buick, mechanic special 4 dr, V-6, air cared,needs oil pump $995 Call 604-392-3950 2001 BUICK LESABRE LTD. All options, heated seats, lumbar, 139K, $5900/obo. 778-565-4334. 2010 CHEVY IMPALA, 4 dr Sedan, 62,000 K, exc. cond., $12,800. Call 604-309-4001.
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
1994 Saab 900-S. 6cyl, 2.5 l engine. 4dr, sunroof, 5spd, green, like new. $1950. 604-541-0344
1997 GRAND CHEROKEE 4x4, 4dr fully loaded, runs very good, asking $1500. 604-504-0932
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TRUCKS & VANS
2000 Dodge Caravan, 4dr, fully loaded, aircared, runs very well, asking $1900 obo. 604-615-7408 2002 DODGE CARAVAN, only 78 km, very clean, NS, aircrd, inspected, $5,400 obo. (604)377-8383. 2002 Honda Odyssey EXL, leather int., new tires, new timing belt, 161,000k. $6300. 604-309-4001.
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS: 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 7 pass auto ST#139 $1990 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2dr 5 spd ST#95 $1995 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM auto 2dr Gt lthr st#165 $2495 2002 DODGE CARAVAN 7 pass, auto ST#160 $3495 2002 FORD WINDSTAR sport 7 pass auto Aircare ST#108 $3495 2000 CHRYSLER NEON 4dr sedan auto ST#147 $3495 2000 HONDA CIVIC 4DR auto sdn st#169 $3995 1997 HONDA CRV Aircare auto only this week ST#97 $3995 2002 BUICK GRANDVIEW 7 pass, auto, full load ST#99 $5,900 2005 CHEV MALIBU 4dr SDN auto, full load ST#07 $5,900 2005 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto sdn full load ST#03 $5,900 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY auto fully loaded BC car ST#120 $14,900
TRUCKS THIS WEEK:
2003 GMC SLE 1500 quad cab full load st#158 $7500 2005 FORD F250 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#125 $8,900 2005 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#134 $10,900 2007 CHEV 3500 CREW CAB Duramax diesel 4X4 auto ST#123 $12,900 2001 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat 4x4 auto short box diesel 7.3 ST#46 $12,900 2007 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#128 $14,900 2006 FORD F350 CREW cab Lariat 4X4 auto long box diesel ST#118 $15,900 2008 GMC 2500 HD quad cab SLE 4x4 auto fully loaded ST#145 $16,900 2007 GMC 2500 CREW cab, Duramax diesel 4X4 auto ST#61 $16,900
33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038
604-855-0666
www.keytrackautosales.com
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