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Valdy rides holiday train Beloved musician riding the rails in support of food banks
Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
The CP Holiday Train just kicked off a 21-day trek last Friday, collecting donations for food banks as it chugs across Canada. Locally, it will pass through North Bend on December 16 at 6:30 p.m. and Agassiz on Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m. And on board is one of Canada's leading folk singers, Valdy, who called The Observer this week to chat about the cross-country tour. "We just finished in Mactier," he said as the train got moving in northern Ontario on Wednesday afternoon. "It's wonderful. The sun has been shining and we've had the first snow of the trip." The trip includes an average six short shows a day. The train pulls into a town, drops the side of one railcar, which quickly converts to stage, and the show begins. Dignitaries jump on board for a presentation to the local food bank, and then the concert can begin. Once it's over, they roll up the show and head out to the next town. Some days, it means as many as eight stops. Last year, audiences across Canada were treated to a concert by The Odds. This year, they'll get to hear Valdy play one of his most popular tunes, Play Me a Rock n Roll Song. And once that's out of the way, he'll move into some holiday themed music. It's a type of show he's enjoyed so far. "Today, for the first time, I did Frosty the Snowman," he said. "It's nice to be able
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Valdy plays on board the CP Holiday Train earlier this week in Ontario. He will be in Agassiz later this month.
to use the holiday repertoire because it only comes up once in a while," he said. Of course, performing outdoors in the winter comes with its own set of challenges. "It's certainly a unique thing," he said, and long johns and turtle necks are necessities. It's not the cold so much that affects the show, and he has some experience from playing the '88 Calgary Winter Games. But the rain can cause concerns, he said. When they were performing in Vaughan, Ontario on Tuesday, they met up with some serious moisture.
That "restricts the show and is a little dangeerous to be working with the mics outside," he said. "But we'll carry on and keep going, and the people will come." People are coming out in droves to see the CP Holiday Train, he said, as they do each year. Mactier residents raised $3,000 for the food bank, Valdy said, and they will make 66 stops just in Canada. A second train is doing a similar trip throughout the United States. Traveling across country by rail is on many Canadians' to-do lists, and Valdy is
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no different. Halfway through the interview, Valdy stops for a moment to take in the view as the train speeds up. "Oh, this is cool," he said. "We're passing a big doubledecker train. We're right beside it. This is incredible." This is the first time the Salt Spring Island resident has had a full bedroom while traveling by train though. And it's a good thing he's got some space. "I have a new CD (Read Between the Lines) finished and I have to go through the paperwork by the new year," he said. "So I have a host of
paperwork to do." There are plenty of legal matters to deal with between the finishing of a CD, and its release. But it's a necessity. And while some may say that copyright issues are more important since the internet was created, Valdy isn't so sure. "I was losing some (money) to piracy even in the days of records and cassettes," he said. "So it's nothing new. But, most people are upright about it, and will pay." To find out more about the CP Holiday Train, visit www. cpr.ca. news@ahobserver.com
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Agassiz fashion student featured in Elle Canada
Breitenmoser recognized as ‘up-and-comer’ in fashion industry A fashion design student from the University of the Fraser Valley has fulfilled a dream by making it onto the pages of a prestigious magazine. Sabrina Breitenmoser
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is recognized in this month’s Elle Canada as an “up-and-comer” in the fashion industry. On page 58, she’s mentioned for her creative use of fabrics in last year’s TÉLIO contest, a competition showcasing Canada’s breakthrough designers. A picture of her winning outfit, which was inspired by the igloo and features padded quilted treatments in grey, is also printed in the magazine. “It’s kind of surreal,” says the 26-year-old Agassiz resident. “It’s a dream to be in a fashion magazine, and here I am — my name and a picture of my dress are in the magazine.” Recently, Breitenmoser was accepted as an intern for Vancouver designer Jason Matlo, who was one of the judges at the TÉLIO event. “It has been great to work alongside him. I get a real insight into
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Sabrina Breitenmoser is being recognized in this month’s Elle Canada as an “up-and-comer” in the fashion industry.
the world of up-andcoming designers,” says Breitenmoser. Procuring an internship was part of the Fashion Design program’s curriculum at UFV. Landing a position with Matlo is something Breitenmoser credits to the encouragement of the faculty. “The instructors have all been really enthusiastic,” says Breitenmoser. “They’re always really excited about any opportunities for us, and are always there to help. And while it was a lot of work and a lot of stress, the program is definitely well worth it in the end.” Before undertaking the UFV program, Breitenmoser lived in Switzerland for a year, interning at Akris, a high-end women’s wear
design house noted for their fabrics and modern styling. During her studies at UFV, the faculty of the Fashion Design department quickly recognized Breitenmoser’s many talents, which includes working with fine fabrics. “Sabrina’s technical skill and meticulous attention to detail and quality has always been her strength,” says fashion design instructor, Deanna Devitt. “While in our program, Sabrina demonstrated a strong sense of style. She always had a good eye for colour and fabrics. She has a strong work ethic and works well under pressure due to her good time-management skills.” While the department was extremely excited
to hear of Breitenmoser’s recent achievement, it didn’t come as a surprise considering her talent as a designer, says Devitt. “She is an extremely dedicated and motivated individual who has the drive to succeed in the business. “To have one of our students presented in a prominent publication such as Elle Canada speaks to the talent of our students as well as the quality of education provided by UFV’s Fashion Design department.” For more information on UFV’s Fashion Design program, visit http://www.ufv.ca/fashion.htm For more information on UFV, visit the UFV Today blog at http:// blogs.ufv.ca/
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– December 3, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. PT Sensational in the 2004 Met premiere of Stephen Wadsworth’s much-heralded production, Renée Fleming reprises the title role. She’s joined by Stephanie Blythe and countertenor Andreas Scholl, and Baroque specialist Harry Bicket conducts. Approximate running time: 4 hours, 15 minutes
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– December 10, 2011 at 9:55 a.m. PT With Jonas Kaufmann in the title role, René Pape as the devil, and Marina Poplavskaya as Marguerite, Gounod’s classic retelling of the Faust legend couldn’t be better served. Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff updates the story to the first half of the 20th century with a production that won praise in London last season. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts on the heels of his Don Carlo success. Approximate running time: 4 hours, 10 minutes
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On November 21, three groups worked on habitat restoration on the 100-block of the Miami River in Harrison Hot Springs. Under the guidance of Rachel Drennan, coordinator of the FV Watersheds Coalition, the Miami River Streamkeepers assisted by Agassiz Secondary leadership student, Ashton Penner (pictured here), planted red osier dogwood and willow shrubs interspersed with bulrush, common rush and sedges. A new technique to inhibit the invasive reed canary grass from smothering the herbaceous plants was used. The herbaceous plants (e.g. rushes, sedges and bulrushes) were pulled through cardboard and mulched with straw.
Killer pleads guilty THE PROGRESS
Convicted serial killer Michael Wayne McGray pleaded guilty Monday to the first-degree murder of his cellmate at Mountain Institution last November. McGray coolly admitted in court that the killing of 33-year-old Jeremy Michael Phillips by strangling him to death in their cell on Nov. 21, 2010 would mark his seventh murder conviction. “I’m 100 percent guilty of planning and committing this murder,” he said, via a video link to a special handling unit in Quebec where he is being held. The court was reluctant to accept McGray’s guilty plea via video, especially without legal counsel, but the 45-year-old convict was adamant he did not want to return to B.C. - and he was well aware of the legal consequences, given his six earlier life sentences. “I just want to wrap this up,” he said. “I don’t need to talk to a lawyer. In fact, I refuse. I don’t want to talk to a lawyer.” After repeatedly asking McGray if he was aware of the what he was doing, and after ensuring his plea was made voluntarily, BC Supreme Court Justice Brian Joyce sentenced McGray to life in prison without eligibility for parole for 25 years. Although McGray had said in an earlier court hearing that he was paid $20,000 to kill Phillips, he did not object to a summary by Crown counsel Grant
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Cancer patient fears smart meters BC Hydro says nothing to fear from ‘necessary upgrade’
Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
Kathy Read sleeps with a CPAP mask, designed to help her breathing correctly through the night. She has two metal knees, and walks with a cane. But most importantly, she’s a cancer survivor. Read has been in remission for five years,
after treatment for nonhodgkin’s lymphoma that was diagnosed in January 2005. And now, she’s fighting the installation of a smart meter on her home. “I don’t want it because of the fact that I’m a cancer survivor,” she said. “I had non-hodgkin’s lymphoma, and it
can come back.” So, with the help of a relative, she’s been pouring over research regarding the emissions from the meters, currently being installed in homes across the province. And what she’s finding, is that all smart meters can lead to further health problems. In April this year, she
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Kathy Read stands outside her house with signs she’s made to warn B.C. Hydro and Corix employees not to change her family’s digital meter to a smart meter.
says, the World Health Organization linked the radiation emitted from smart meters to cancer, and placed it in the same category as lead, pesticides, chloroform and engine exhaust. She’s also read numerous stories about people suffering negative health effects from having the meters attached to their homes.
So, she’s posted signs around her meter warning B.C. Hydro and Corix staff that they are not to swap out her old meter for a new one. One reads: “Do not install any wireless meters at this location.” Another one reads: “My legal right: No Smart Meter here!” But not everyone believes the hype. When
speaking at October’s UBCM conference, Premier Christy Clark said the much-talked-about health concerns don’t faze her. “I’ve spent quite a bit of time talking with the experts about it,” Clark said. “I don’t share those health concerns, because when we’re surrounded by wireless and cell phones, there are a
lot of other sources of the problem that they’re concerned about.” BC Hydro is working with those who don’t want the meters attached to their homes. But eventually, everyone on the grid will need one to keep their power on. “The meters are a necessary upgrade,” Cindy Continued on 5
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Getting in the spirit this weekend Christmas-themed events taking place throughout Fraser Valley
Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
It will be difficult not to get into the Christmas spirit after this weekend, with holiday events taking place from Chilliwack to Hope. Saturday is a big day, that starts with the 4th Annual Breakfast with Santa at Harrison Memorial Hall, presented by the Harrison Hot Springs Preschool and After School Care Program, and the Village. Kids of all ages will meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus in the morning. There will be two seatings for breakfast, one at 9 a.m. and another at 10:30 a.m. The cost of admission is $5 for one person, or $20 for five people. There will be a grand prize of an iPad 2, and tickets are available at Oasis in Agassiz, or by calling 604-796-8738. Also on Saturday, stop by the Agassiz Agricultural Centre for the Lions Annual Craft Sale. Doors open to the public at 10 a.m. The Harrison Christmas Crawl is also being held this weekend, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Eight venues are participating in the
crawl, which asks participants to take a “passport� to each stop along the way. A treat is offered at each stop, and a grand prize worth $500 will be won at the end of the weekend. In Hope, everyone is invited to the Sunshine Ladies Christmas Carol Sing-Along at the Hope Station House. That starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 4 and will include a live nativity scene performed by St. Anthony’s Youth Group. This is the weekend that people will be asked to “Stuff the Cruiser� in Agassiz. Local RCMP will be parked at the Agassiz Super Valu from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, collecting items for the Agassiz Harrison food bank. The Stuff the Cruiser event in Hope is scheduled for December 11 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Cooper’s Foods located at 559 Old Hope Princeton Way. The Boston Bar event will be held on December 10 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Kal Tire located at 48075 Trans Canada Highway. Saturday night will also be the Santa Claus Parade in downtown Chilliwack, which gets underway around 7 p.m.
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Verschoor, manager of public affairs for the Smart Meter Program, said this week. “There is a point when the old meters won’t work on the new system.� It isn’t just your house meter that is getting an upgrade, it’s the entire network. “We have a very large complex system behind that switch on your wall,� Verschoor said. And it’s a system that people shouldn’t be afraid of. “Smart meters are safe,� she assured. “They use radio frequency that has been used for over a century.�
In today’s wired world, similar frequencies are given off by televisions, radios, GPS systems and even remote controls. “If you went outside your house and stood next to your meter for 20 years, you would get the same amount of frequency as a 30 minute cell phone call,� she said. Most of BC Hydro’s customers are accepting the change, she said, at a rate of about 99 per cent. But, for those who don’t want to be living so close the meter, there is a compromise. “You can locate the meter anywhere on your property,� she said, at a distance from your home.
Of course, that’s not a job for the average handy-man, and is “something that would need to be done by a certified electrician, at a cost to the homeowner.� For now, the signs at the Read home will stay up, and Verschoor said that employees will heed them. “When we are contacted by a customer who isn’t comfortable with the meters, we do hold off installing until they are comfortable with it,� she added. Anyone with questions can contact BC Hydro directly at 1-800-224-9376. -with files from Tom Fletcher
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My heartfelt thanks to the voters of Agassiz & Harrison for your continued support of my work as a Board of Education Trustee. Sincerely, Al Fraser.
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Opinion Youth concussions: Use your head
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B.C. Liberal MLA Moira Stilwell has proposed legislation to help prevent concussions in youth sports. The private member’s bill would make it law to remove a young athlete from play if a concussion is suspected. The proposed Concussions in Youth Sport Safety Act recognizes that the majority of sport-related head injuries occur in athletes younger than 20, and that the frequency of such injuries is increasing. More is unknown than known about concussions. We know what causes them, but not why some people feel some symptoms – headaches, nausea, dizziness, sensitivity to light – while others experience a sudden onset of depression. There’s no clinically tested treatment for concussions. Rest is best. Sidney Crosby just returned to the NHL after 10 months recuperating from a concussion. Other players have had to retire after sustaining multiple concussions, some the result of deliberate and callous head shots. These are professional athletes; they know the risks they take every time they compete, and what’s at stake – for some, their jobs. But what about our children? So few will ever play pro. They have their whole lives ahead of them. No game, no victory or goal, is worth jeopardizing their futures. As a government, as volunteers, as parents, we need to do everything possible to educate them about brain injuries, to teach them to protect themselves and respect one another, without instilling in them fear. It’s not as simple as telling them to keep their heads up, and elbows down. We must help them value our most valuable asset – our brains. – Black Press
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B.C.’s court system close to collapse
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Tom Fletcher One of the last exchanges in the B.C. legislature’s fall session was over the state of the court system. Drug dealers are walking free, NDP leader Adrian Dix reminded Public Safety Minister Shirley Bond in the final question period. Dix referred to a Prince George case this fall where a convicted cocaine dealer racked up more trafficking charges while he was on trial, and then was released because he couldn’t be tried in a timely fashion. The NDP was picking up on an unusually political speech last week by B.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Bauman. Speaking to the annual B.C. judges’ conference in Las Vegas,
Bauman warned that funding cuts have the B.C. court system “going over a cliff in slow motion.” The cuts are real. By next year, court service budgets are expected to be down 10 per cent since 2008, and staff down 15 per cent. The provincial court is down 17 judges from 2005. There aren’t enough clerks. And the federal government is about to push through new sentencing guidelines that will add more inmates to B.C.’s overflowing prison system. Bond, the overworked B.C. Liberal minister doing double duty as Attorney General, replied that some of the budget cuts are being reversed. More sheriffs have been trained, and 14 provincial court judges have been hired in the past two years. (Meanwhile, provincial judges are suing the deficit-laden government, demanding a sixper-cent raise.) Bond also pointed to long-term
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strategies being implemented to relieve the flood of court cases. It’s this kind of systemic change that has the most potential for long-term reform of our archaic system. Right now there are an estimated 2,000 cases in provincial court
“An estimated 2,000 cases in provincial court are running long enough to risk being dismissed due to delays” that are running long enough to risk being dismissed due to delays. It’s not a crime wave; a quarter of all cases in provincial and B.C. Supreme Court are family disputes over kids and property. The Family Law Act has been in the works for years, and it sailed
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through the legislature with NDP support. It encourages outof-court settlements in family breakups, equalizes commonlaw rules with those for married couples and does away with the terms “custody” and “access” that suggest children are to be fought over as if they are property. Bond also pointed to B.C.’s harsh new administrative penalties for drinking and driving, which have kept most routine impaired cases out of court. Police have the authority to impound vehicles and impose heavy fines on the spot, when drivers fail a roadside breath test or even blow in the “warn” range of 0.05 to 0.08 per cent. Bond points proudly to a 40-percent decrease in alcohol-related vehicle deaths in the first year. Of course this is being challenged as an infringement of the right to go to court and try various drunk-driving defences. A judge will soon decide if the
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hazards of impaired driving justify such an infringement. Justice Bauman acknowledges that courts have to clean up procedures too. Set aside the baseless conspiracy theories around the Dave Basi-Bobby Virk saga, and you have two small-time crooks whose lawyers were allowed to spin the case out for seven years in a tangle of evidence disclosure demands. As the legislature adjourned, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson joined previous mayors, from Conservative Party member Sam Sullivan to Mike Harcourt, in calling for marijuana to be legalized and regulated. Not on my watch, replied Prime Minister Stephen Harper. So instead, we’re getting de facto legalization of crack cocaine. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Grateful for gift of learning
When I was just a little girl I was taught to crochet doilies by Mrs. Bella Bolton and when I was a teenager I was taught to crochet afghans by Roberta Bazan. Since then I have been crocheting afghans, baby layettes, hats, scarves, doilies and dishcloths. I taught my children when they were four years old and it is something that we do together in the evenings at home. Three years ago my daughter Kaitlan mentioned to me if I would teach her friends to crochet and at that time I started a group “The Gift of Giving”. I open my home and teach crochet
and then in return they donate their first project to the Community Christmas Hampers. The first year I had four children and all of them loved it, so it is something that I do each year now and the group has grown to 11 which also include adults. I am very proud of my group. We meet once a week for an hour and half and I teach them different items to make. I am grateful to have learned this at such a young age and that I am able to pass on what was taught to me. Deanne Edmondson
Democracy requires that informed voters exercise their franchise, but there’s not been much information forthcoming in Harrison recently. I am the author of the four newsletters which Councillor Harris and Mr. Maw complain about. These newsletters have succeeded in providing information to voters which was not available from the Village council or the local press. I’m delighted to see that Mr. Harris is now admitting to receiving Harrison taxpayer money, even though it’s been routed through Civic Consultants. I’m alarmed that, after six years in office, he still does not accept the conflict of
interest rules laid out in the Local Government Act. Those rules are quite clear that it doesn’t matter if you do the dance of the seven veils to try and hide your personal benefit, if any of the public’s money ends up in your pocket, you’re in conflict. According to the Village’s Freedom of Information officer, there is no contract between the Village and Civic, “armslength” or otherwise. There are, however, invoices which clearly show Harris’s company billing the Village $90 per hour for his services in 2010. As a part-timer (not salaried, as he claims), I expect he received all or part of this. So his Civic earnings are tied
directly to his work on Village projects and for developers working in the village. At one point, he called himself a principal of Civic. I’ve only seen him step out of one meeting and that was only after councillor Jackson (after saying nothing for the six years before the recent election loomed) forced him to leave. Harris’s actions as a councillor in conflict should be audited. Perhaps the provincial conflict commissioner would undertake this or Premiere Clark’s new municipal auditor, who will open an office soon in Surrey. I would welcome either. John Allen
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Communities in Bloom invited students to create banners Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
Two of the banners that will hang in Harrison Hot Springs over the next few months.
A dozen Harrison elementary students are being honoured for their contribution to the community. A few months ago, the Harrison Hot Springs Communities in Bloom committee sent out a challenge to students to create artwork for banners. The winning entries are now being installed along Hot Springs Road, and a special ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the end of Hot Springs Road. They artists are Trevan Kozel, Kaitlin McGillivray, Anna Fehr, Emilie Meinen, Zoel Jackson, Garrett Tailby, Chloe
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Band releases song for Lilee-Jean Toddler facing long road of treatment for aggressive cancer Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
The support for Lilee-Jean Whittle-Putt keeps pouring in. And now, her father’s band is getting a chance to help. Pardon My Striptease is releasing a single on iTunes on Dec. 5, titled Pray. The download costs 99 cents, with half of the money going toward lead singer Andrew Putt’s family. The other half will go directly toward B.C. Children’s Hospital.
Lilee-Jean is currently spending more time in the hospital than out of it, undergoing treatment for Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of cancer. Her parents, Putt and Chelsey Whittle, noticed earlier this fall that their daughter was tilting her head more and more. She was becoming quite unbalanced as she learned how to walk. A doctor had noted that her head was starting to look a little larger. Soon, those concerns all
culminated into a dizzying series of visits to doctor’s offices and hospitals, where a diagnosis was made and treatment began. The road ahead is a long one, Putt told The Observer in October. It could also be a costly one, if surgeries to remove the brain tumor damage her young brain. Fundraisers have been held throughout the Fraser Valley and as far away as Fort MacMurray. Most recently, a spaghetti dinner at the Agassiz Legion raised
nearly $5,000. Being in a popular rock band, the support has been coming from not just family and friends, but from fans as well. But the timing of the song’s release on Monday will also mark a special milestone in young Lilee’s life. Dec. 5 also happens to be her very first birthday. To find out more, visit loveforlilee.com or search loveforlilee on facebook. news@ahobserver.com
Lilee-Jean Whittle-Putt is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor.
Traditions – the turntable of Christmas RUTH ALTENDORF
Harrison Happenings The month of December is filled with traditons and it is traditions that make December a very special time of the year: there are angels and stars, gifts and Christmas trees, special foods, drinks and customs. Then there is Christmas itself, the highlight of it all. Traditions vary, of course, depending where they originated and in what we believe. But, for all of us December is a time of the year when we stop and think and realize that there is more to life than what we usually allow to enter our mind. I find this a very interesting subject
to look into and consequently had long discussions with relatives and friends about it. It was then that I remembered Delphine and Fred, two very special people who love Christmas and go the extra mile to celebrate it. About six years ago, their daughter, Cindy, and her husband, Aaron, suggested a "themed Christmas". They had found an old fashioned turntable for records which gave them the idea to celebrate Christmas the way it was done in the '50s. Delphine and Fred liked the idea and the family took time togther to research the era. They decorated the tree the way it was done then, found old records for the turntable and each member of the family had to find one authentic gift for the gift-giving. The family must have liked it because, to research how Christmas is celebrated in different countries, cultures and eras, has become their very own cus-
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Delphine Gornall sent in this photograph of the year they celebrated Norway’s customs at Christmastime.
tome since then. There was a French-Canadian Christmas, a Romanian Christmas, a "visit" to Ste. Lucia in Norway, the Celtic part of Ireland and this year they are "going " to Italy. They take the idea seriously and look into the language of their choice, foods, fashions, geography, culture and history but keep it all light-hearted and fun. When I asked them at one time what they
get out of it, they answered with a chuckle: "We think the children learned a little and the grown-ups learned a lot and we all had fun!" Not many families can or will go to this extent but they do and, I believe, they are richer for it! One tradition, the custom of giving each other gifts, is perhaps the oldest – after all, it dates back to the Holy Kings and the shepherds. This custom, however, has gotten way out of hand. While it gives us great pleasure to find a very special gift for someone we love, extreme shopping sprees, as I call it, make us lose the meaning of
gift-giving. So, personally, I leave the "sales" for other months such as January or February when we all have more time. To me, the month of December is just too precious for it. My thoughts go back to Delphine, Fred and their family again because they sometimes revive another tradition: the custom to invite someone - be it a relative, friend or even just somebody they know, who otherwise would be alone at Christmas - to their home. "Because," they explain, "even if you have many friends, often they are all gone over the holidays."
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Simple steps to reduce the risk of HIV/AIDS Those with virus more likely to get common infections Dec. 1 is often marked with a variety of events, including vigils, awareness campaigns and many other activities. World AIDS Day is especially poignant this year as two milestones are commemorated: the 30th year of HIV, with the first reported case documented in 1981 and the Canadian AIDS Society 25th anniversary responding to the epidemic. The theme chosen for the 2011 Canadian HIV/ AIDS Awareness Week and World AIDS Day is Do Something. HIV (the Human Im-
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munodeficiency Virus) is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Virus Syndrome). All humans are at risk, even if that risk is low. There is no cure and no vaccine, so preventing an infection in the first place is the only way to stay HIV free. For someone who is HIV negative â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that is, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t infected â&#x20AC;&#x201C; infection can be prevented in several ways. 1. Delay the start of your sex life. Those who are older when they first start having sex are less likely to get infected. 2. Reduce the number of sexual partners and remain monogamous in your relationships.
3. Ask your sex partners if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been tested for HIV and get tested regularly for HIV yourself. 4. Insist on the use of a condom every time you have sex. 5. Protect yourself when you are getting a tattoo or piercing. Make sure that the parlour is clean, that you see the artist take the needles and piercers out of a sealed package, and that the used items are disposed in a container that will prevent their being reused. If you are HIV positive, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prevent your own infection but: 1. You can and should protect your sexual partners by using a
condom consistently and correctly every time you have sex. 2. Reduce your number of sexual partners. 3. Start treatment early. A recent study showed that early treatment reduced HIV infections by 96 per cent in straight couples where one partner is positive and the other negative. Of course, the responsible thing to do is to disclose your status with your partner(s) if you are infected. Often people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any symptoms after theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve contracted the virus. Some people experience flu-like symptoms in the first four weeks, as their bod-
ies try to fight the infection. After that, people have been reported to have no symptoms at all for as long as a decade. The people who have the virus are, however, more likely to get common infections and develop fungi because HIV attacks their immune systems. They are more likely to develop sexually transmitted infections, rare cancers and fungal infections. The only way to know for sure that you have HIV is to get tested. Your family doctor can give you this test and develop a plan for treatment, if necessary. HIV is no longer a death sentence. There is a variety of available
effective treatments as well as care and support for people infected with and affected by HIV/ AIDS. At the end of 2010, it was estimated that 13,000 people in British Columbia were living with HIV â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and about a quarter of them are thought to be unaware that they are infected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doing somethingâ&#x20AC;? to mark this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awareness week may be as basic as making yourself aware of the risks of HIV infection and taking the necessary steps to avoid getting the virus in the first place. Submitted by the Agassiz Community Health Centre
These kids really click Each year, the Agassiz Library hosts a Lego event, and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awards day was on Saturday, November 22. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special lego project was devised by Agassiz Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite Certified Lego Professional, Robin Sather. A mosaic of the FVRL logo was produced by all the lego builders at the 4th Annual Lego Build Up Awards Day. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Eugene Lawrence Smith
16 March 1936 - 24 Nov 2011 “Gene” passed away peacefully on Thursday 24 Nov 11 at the Chilliwack General Hospital at the young age of 75. He was born in Saskatoon Sask on 16 Mar 36 and raised in Kelowna BC. Gene was the first of 6 children born to Mr and Mrs Paul Smith. He is survived by his siblings, Lucille (Decoteau), Dan, Louise (York), Yvonne (Clarke), Anita and was predeceased by his sister Lorraine (Johnson). He married his bride, Serena Nancy-Ann (Bryson) while they were both enlisted in the RCAF and stationed in Clinton ON. They had 6 children. Gene was predeceased by his youngest son Alan Joseph and is survived by daughters Rhonda, Karen (Riley), Kelly and sons Danny and Patrick. He will also be sadly missed by both his son-in-law Raymond Riley and daughter-inlaw Jane Smith and his 10 grandchildren, Kaylee, Maggie, Jennifer, Racheal, Bobby, Jonathan (Natalie), Karen, Alex, Amanda and Chris and great granddaughter Lillian. Dad enjoyed his large family and especially the times when his family got together as they are literally spread between both coasts due largely in part to his 27yr military career which allowed Dad to take his family to Ontario, France, Nova Scotia and Alberta. Dad also worked with the Canada Corrections at Kent until his retirement. Dad enjoyed camping, gardening, relaxing but especially enjoyed those times when he was helping those less fortunate whether it was assisting handicapped children at riding classes in Chilliwack, umpiring an Agassiz Minor Baseball League game or simply attending the Glenwood Manor Day Care where he offered free smiles, kind words or just a sympathetic ear. A grave site service will be held at the Agassiz Valley View Cemetery at a later date. The Family wishes to extend their heart felt thanks and appreciation to all the staff at Glenwood Manor, Chilliwack General Hospital and Dr. L Macintosh for there compassion and support. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to the Canadian MS Society.
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CARE AID NEEDED Dependable & caring individual needed to assist man with degenerative muscular condition. Must be able to work with individual who is 6’4” & 180lbs. Responsibilities include: -Personal care -assistance with meals -ceiling lift and physical transfers ( bed, toilet, wheelchair) -meal preparations This is a weekend position, 6 hours per day. Criminal Record check, English speaking, and must be able to provided references & posses valid drivers license & own transportation. Reply to: rrbowderis@telus.net
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READY TO WORK AND PLAY in a four season recreational paradise? Parts and service advisor required immediately at Jacobson Ford - Revelstoke, BC. Successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills, have Ford experience, be eager to advance within the company and want to work in a young and growing market. This is the best opportunity you’ll ever have to work in a great multi Presidents Award Winning dealership. Interested? - Email your resume to: mike@jacobsonford.com - right now!
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ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. Franchise opportunities now available. Call today for details 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com GET PAID DAILY! NOW ACCEPTING: Simple P/T & F/T Online Computer Related Work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com GRANDE PRAIRIE older well kept 44 unit, one storey motel. Booming again! Owned since 1997. $3.2 million. Consider farm etc. as trade. May finance. 780-488-7870.
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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com
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Class 1 Drivers & Owner Operators Highway – BC & AB O/O’s $1.70+ per mile Co. Drivers 44c mile
Send resume & “N” print abstract Fax: 1-888-778-3563 or E-mail: jobs@bstmanagement.net or Call: 604-214-3161 CLASS 1 DRIVERS WANTED! Sign bonus $2000 for Owner/op ph: 604-598-3498/fax: 604-598-3497 DRIVER. COMPANY EXPANDING. Looking for Class 1 driver who can cross border and go into ports, preferably with 1 year flat deck exp. Serious replies only. Fax resume & abstract to 604-853-4179. CLASSIFIED A D S MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 604-796-4300
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In Loving Memory of Tony Struys Sept. 11, 1929 - Nov. 26, 2011 33
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This is what being married for 50 years does to you... Happy Anniversary Opa & Oma ...Lots of love from the family.
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Survived by his loving wife Johanna and his children Ed (Marilyn); Ann; Nancy (Barry) Thompson; Francis (Heidi); Gerald (Wilma): Grandchildren Michael; Jason; Leola (Adam) Sippel; Anthony; Charlene (Adam Bergsma); Johanna (Bryan) Strahl; Adriana; Walter; Marianne; Jami; Stephanie; Ryan; Sean; Courtney: Great-grandson Beckett Sippel; as well as siblings Jos (Jaan) Struys and Lieds (Aart) Suykerbuyk in Holland. Tony was predeceased by his parents Catharina and Adrianus Struys and nine brothers & sisters in Holland. Tony was born in Schyf, Holland on September 11, 1929. He immigrated to Canada when he was 24, spent two years in Quebec and then came to Agassiz, BC. After two years in Agassiz Tony went home to Holland and married his fiancee, who was waiting for him there. Tony and Johanna married on December 30, 1957 and returned to Canada. Tony worked at the Agassiz Research Station for ten years. On October 14, 1967 they purchased the family farm where he and Johanna raised their family and where he continued to live until his passing. Tony and, Johanna enjoyed traveling during their retirement and, of course, made many trips back to Holland. They had been active members of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church since their arrival in Agassiz. Tony spent much of his time with family and friends and his van could frequently be spotted outside Tim Hortons, where he enjoyed socializing.
Congratulations on getting your
A Prayer Service will be held this evening, Friday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 pm and funeral service will be held Saturday, December 3, at 11 am, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 7237 Morrow Rd. in Agassiz, BC.
Love from your families, The Neels's & the Van De Pol's
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Development and Peace or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC.
Red Seal Ticket for Journeyman Electrician.
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CLASS ONE DRIVERS NEEDED! Sutco Contracting Ltd. a leader in the transportation industry requires experienced drivers to add to our professional fleet. Satellite dispatched, E-logs, Direct-Deposit, Extended Benefits. We currently have positions available in both our Dedicated Chip Fleet, and our Canada Only Super B fleet. If you have verifiable experience, please contact Wendy to discuss available options. wendy@sutco.ca, 1-888-257-2612 Ext 223 Fax: 250-357-2009 Or apply online: www.sutco.ca
HIGHWAY TRUCK LOW BED DRIVER for Dorman Timber Location Harrison Mills, must have a minimum of five years low bedding exp. Hauling various types of logging equipment in the Fraser Valley.
Competitive Wages! E-mail: mikayla. tamihilog@shaw.ca or Fax: 604-796-0318 SUPER B DRIVER Req. for regional hauls within BC. Must have exp. Top Commissions Paid. Home Weekends, once during the week & Holidays! Fax resume: 604.856.9042 or e-mail: banntran@shaw.ca
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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 Become a Psychiatric Nursetrain locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, profitable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program - student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs.bc.ca EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Service Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. Grade 12 diploma required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid work practicum with Finning. Potential apprenticeship opportunity. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. GET YOUR FOOT in the Garage Door. General Mechanic training. Learn basic engine theory, power train, suspension, job safety. First step to Automotive/Heavy Duty Apprenticeship. GPRC Fairview College Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
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Targeted Initiative for Older Workers WORKING BEYOND Program
Chilliwack Office Are you a resident between the ages of 50-67, and experienced difÄculty securing employment as a result of the current labour market conditions? We can help! The Working Beyond program is a targeted initiative program to assist mature workers overcome factors affecting their employment.
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General Greenhouse Cut flower Work Available. Start wage $9/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.
Please fax resume to: 604-795-5095 Neels Nurseries Ltd. Looking for full time seasonal employees to work in nursery. Must be capable of lifting & moving 75lbs repetitively for long periods of time. Start Date: February 10, 2012. Wage $9.50/hr email: imagegrowers@gmail.com
P/T AFTERNOON CLEANER Marquise Group is looking for a P/T Afternoon Cleaner for Chilliwack/Abbotsford area. Must be able to work weekends, 2PM to 10PM. F/T hours during holidays. Previous cleaning experience required. Duties include sweeping, mopping, garbage removal, etc. Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check. Please e-mail resumes to 969.marquise@hiredesk.net or Fax: 604-214-8526
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Employment Opportunities Cheam Village, a complex care facility located in Agassiz, just 15 mins. east of Chilliwack has the following positions available:
Recreation Therapist: As the Recreation Therapist you will be responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and assisting recreation therapy service to our residents. The successful candidate will have a formal qualification in Recreation Therapy and meet the requirements for membership in the BC Therapeutic Recreation Association.
Casual Recreation Assistant: The successful candidate will be energetic, outgoing and able to work with a flexible schedule. Must to able to work weekends and have related experience in activities and/or training preferred. Registered Nurse: Full-time positions working in the Convalescent Care Program. The RN provides leadership to the healthcare team where the focus is on the functional improvement of the older adult.
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS Start January 2, 2012 REGISTER TODAY
Please fax your resume to 604.796.3844 or email mgregoire@valleycare.info
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JOURNEYMAN/LEAD hand plumber needed for North Van Townhouse & Warehouse site. Also require 3rd and 4th year apprentices. Wages Negotiable depending on experience. ICBA Benefit package included. Apprentices must include copy of ITA Transcripts. email to marian@russellmechanical.ca SKILLED WORKERS Always in Demand. Pre-employment Welder, Millwright/Machinist program. 16 weeks and write first year apprenticeship exam. Be ready for high paying, in demand trades jobs. Starts Jan. 3, 2012. GPRC Grande Prairie Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
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Westcoast Moulding & Millwork Surrey, a building product supplier has a Full - Time opportunity for an experienced Stair Builder & Parts Craftsman. Must have previous experience reading Blue Prints and CAD drawings, ability to build straight and curved spiral stair & experience w/ on site measuring and installation of prefabricated stair types. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: • Advancement Opportunities • Excellent Remuneration Package Commensurate w/ Experience • Full Benefits & • THE BEST WORK ENVIRO.
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If you have what it takes? Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call for appointment or send resume to: Joe Bowser 780-846-2231 office, joe@autotanks.ca or Jamie Flicek 780-846-2241 fax; cindy@autotanks.ca
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PETS
CHUG beaut pups (chihuahua/pug), 8 wks, 1 F, 3 M, vet chk, deworm, 1st shot, $575, (778)231-2023.
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ENGLISH BULLDOG, CKC reg. 6 wks old, shots, microchip, vet ✔ Healthy, happy, gorgeous. Health gurant’d. $2800. Call 778-895-8453
GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
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CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788
KITTENS, Orange tabby, photos available on Facebook - kittens chilliwack. Call (604)703-1077 MALTESE pups, 1 males, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed. Family raised. 604-464-5077.
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MULTI POO PUP 13 weeks old 2nd shot, dewormed, micro chipped. To good home. $1000. 604-715-2431 PUG & BOSTON Terrier cross, 14 weeks. Brindle. Vet ✓ & first shots. $650. Call 604-302-7454. PUREBRED ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER PUPS. The ORIGINAL NANNY DOG. Vet checked, microchipped, 1st shots & CKC reg. Please phone 604 839 7604, pls lve msg if no answer. Shepherd/Lab X, 5 black, 2 yellow, 5 males, 2 females, $200/each. (604)316-2757
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#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.
A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 7yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 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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SHIH TZU PUPS, 5 males, 1 female. 1st shots, vet ✓ dewormed, family raised. $625. 604-575-3257.
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BLUE NOSE BULLIES. Pit bulls. Blacks/blues. Shots, Vet ✓. Ready to go.UKC reg. $1000 obo. Call 778-237-2824 BOXER PUPPIES ready now. Tails docked, vet checked & dewormed. $850. 604-845-0355 (Chilliwack) CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
FUEL
BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095
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MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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MISC. FOR SALE
35X8 INSULATED HIGHWAY trailer/storage container. Side door & rear door, lighting, work bench, no wheels. $500. Call 604-793-3750 CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. 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 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
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TOY FOX TERRIER PUPPIES Avail. Dec.12/11. Aver. adult 5-10 lbs. Happy. lively, inquisitive, friendly, attach to family, easily trained, litter box train. Enjoy agility, Exc. for children 5+ yrs.,elderly & apt. Family raised w/children. CKC reg., vet ✓, 1st shots, dewormed, tattoo, 6 wks health ins. & puppy kit. INQUIRE KAREN: 250-656-9696. Restoretobalance@telus.net WHEATEN TERRIER pups, perfect family dog. $1400. Meet your pet! Call (604)825-3966
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BUILDING SUPPLIES
DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear - Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
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FEED & HAY
WANTED: Corn silage. 1389
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Cheaper Than Rent!
Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
SHIHTZU- Bichon Puppies 7 wks, vet checked, dewormed. Ready to go. $500/each. (604)581-8354
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
PERSONAL SERVICES 182
PETS
J.H. ELECTRIC. Licence #7474. New installations, repairs, service. No job too small. Jim 604-798-5742 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
Great Dollar’s Offered for Qualified Candidates.
142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS
1-866-986-WORK (9675)
TRADES, TECHNICAL
Gutter Installer required full established growing gutter ny. Good driving record, skills, team player. Email to: timbur6@telus.net
Stair Builder / Parts Craftsman
If you are interested in participating, please register by email: manager@missioncsc.org
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of the Regional Economic and Skills Development and the Federal Government through the Ministry of Human Resources and Skills Development.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment for sale in Northgate Manor in Agassiz, BC. Includes large storage room and on site laundry. Recent building upgrades include new roof & paint. $92,000. 1 (604)796-2351
615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BIG BUILDING SALE... “CLEARANCE SALE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
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DUPLEX/4-PLEX
OLIVER. Beautiful furnished 2 bdrm condo, only $116/mo strata fee, will take trade. Only $205,000. Contact (604)869-1111
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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
FERTILIZERS
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
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FRUIT & VEGETABLES
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
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TRANSPORTATION 810
RECREATIONAL
FOR SALE CABIN FROM THE FOUNDATION UP ONLY: Cabin must be moved from its current location at Brooklyn, BC. Please call after 5:00 250-365-6371 or email jbalfour@shaw.ca for details. Open to offers
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660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
AGASSIZ, 2 bdrm, corner unit, Woodside Terrace, laminate flrs, $700. Sm. pet negot. 604-847-0545
AGASSIZ
T. Marlowe Manor Spacious 1 bdrm available now. 604-796-8760 HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated,$575/month includes utilities. Call 604-794-7132
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
HOPE, 1 bdrm duplex, 5 appl, central location, N/S, small pet OK. $650/mo + util. Call (604)860-5500
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CARS - DOMESTIC
1990 PONTIAC 6000, Air Cared, loaded, new winter tires, white, 4 dr., $1295 obo (604)826-0519 1999 BUICK Century Custom, only 72,000 original kms, new tires. No accidents, like new inside & out. $3,700. (604)855-7442 2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $2495 obo (604)826-0519 2005 CHRYSLER 300, grey, V6, auto, loaded, leather, 108 km, $9,500 obo. Phone (604)241-2530. 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6995/obo. (604)826-0519 2006 BUICK ALLURE CX. 94,000 kms. No accd’s. Local. Exc. cond. $10,900. Abbotsford 604-855-1335
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
Ask about our seniors discount. Pets upon prior approval.
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AUTO FINANCING
WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in November, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.
1992 VOLVO 940 4 dr. sedan, auto, low mi., leather int., gray, Air Cared. Good cond. $3700. (604)351-7704 2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3495 obo. (604)826-0519 2002 KIA SPECTRA - 4 dr. 4 cyl. auto, air, c/d player & more exc. cond. $2250 (604)556-4242 2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $6000 firm. Phone 604-538-9257.
HOMES FOR RENT
AGASSIZ/HARRISON $1200 Private CLEAN 3BDRM Rancher, easy Hwy access, call 778-8919086 HARRISON, 905 Hot Springs Rd. 3 bdrms, new reno’s. Lrg yard. Avail now. 604-792-9097. Harrison Hot Springs, 421 Miami River Dr. 3bdrm, 2 bath, gas f/p, 2 car garage, 5 appl., fenced yard, no pets, exc. cond. avail. now. $1300/m Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077
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SUITES, UPPER
ABBOTSFORD Upstairs Suite for Rent! Christian Landlords. 1,000s.f. 2 BR, 1 Bath. Patio entrance/carport. Hydro. W/D. Stove/Oven/Fridge. NO Pets/NO Smkg. Ideal for newly-weds. Downes Rd, near Abb Auto Mall. $800 + Gas. Chris 604-308-4292
2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 speed standard, 2 dr., grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500 604-793-3819 2009 SUZUKI SWIFT PLUS - 5 dr, 39,000k. Good shape. Like new. $8888: Call Don (604)581-3613 2011 Nissan Versa Htch bck, fully loaded, 33,000km like new. whlse price $11,800, 793-5520 (5961)
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
19’ FLEETWOOD TRAILER new tires, catalytic heater $6,900 (604)826-6327
2011 EVER-LITE 27RB
TRANSPORTATION 806
ANTIQUES/CLASSICS
810
Power tongue jacks, ext.shower, power awning, AM/FM/CD/DVD , and more! $25,483 (Stk.30970)
www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
AUTO FINANCING
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
TRUCKS & VANS
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
2009 FORD F 150 XLT 1 owner, no accidents, local, exc. cond. ARE cover. $29,500. 604-3418694
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS:
1995 CHEV CAVALIER 2dr auto ST#140 $1295 1996 DODGE NEON 4dr sedan auto ST#136 $1495 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr sdn auto ST#142 $1900 2000 PONTIAC MONTANA EXT 7 pass auto Aircare ST#153 $1990 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 7 pass auto ST#139 $1990 2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4dr auto loaded st#155 $1990 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2dr 5 spd ST#95 $2495 2002 FORD WINDSTAR sport 7 pass auto Aircare ST#108 $3495 2000 CHRYSLER NEON 4dr sedan auto ST#147 $3495 1998 HONDA CIVIC 4dr sedan auto st$146 $3495 1997 HONDA CRV Aircare auto only this week ST#97 $3995 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY auto fully loaded BC car ST#120 $14,900
TRUCKS THIS WEEK:
2005 FORD F250 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#125 $8,900 2001 FORD F350 XLT crew cab dully 4X4 auto diesel ST#130 $11,900 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 2006 FORD F350 quad cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel ST#17 $16,900
604-855-0666
www.keytrackautosales.com
Clive Sidney Mellor, deceased
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-910-6402 www.PreApproval.cc 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. INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can finance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now, or we can deliver to you. www.DriveHomeNow.com 877-758-7311 or 250-751-5205.
1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, 2” lift, 4x4, Air Cared, standard, new clutch. $4995 obo (604)826-0519 2002 Honda Odyssey EXL, leather int., new tires, new timing belt, 161,000k. $6900. 604-309-4001. 2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER LE, 138K, fully loaded, leather, DVD player, $17,500. Call 604-751-0698
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TRUCKS & VANS
1989 DODGE D50 2.6 auto, loaded, canopy, rebuilt, all spare parts $2200 (604)826-6327 1991 CHEVY SILVERADO ext cab, long box, 4x4, with Tonneau cover, $2500. Call (604)869-3796
December 3, 2011 10 am - 4 pm at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall
LOCAL EVENTS
Diane Wild, both who Local Authors in Print Enjoy an evening with local authors Wendy Dewar Hughes and ay, December 7 @ Wednesd learn. to chat nt, enjoyme for Listen books. have recently published very readable 7 pm, Agassiz Library. A free event, first come first seated. your eReader. Learn the eReading! Another of Agassiz Library’s fabulous and fast workshops on how to use Saturday, Dec. 3 at library. your from basics on how to use yours and how to get free downloadable ebooks one. 1:30. Bring your ereader and your laptop if you have
Real Men Have Beardss - Hosting Jam Night Thurs., Dec. 1st
Headliner: The Glen Watkins H Fri., Dec. 2nd at 8 pm
Doors open at 8 pm | No cover charge | 234 Esplanade, Harrison Hot Springs | www.facebook.com/LaybackLounge
Meet the Pros D e ce m b e r 2 0 1 1
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
N WA DS
SOFT TOUCH PAWS DOG GROOMING
Hot & Cold Pressure Washing & Interior/Exterior Painting
Professional Groomer Drop in nail trim All breeds welcome Relaxing, friendly service
• Siding • Houses • Concrete • Patios • Gutters • Heavy Equipment
Residential • Commercial • Agricultural For FREE estimate call Phil 604-796-0189 • 604-703-3319 (cell)
POWER WASHING
Call Marilyn @ 604.796.0960 C 3770 Wildwood Dr. Agassiz
CASTLE
CLEANING & ORGANIZATION
Agassiz Dog Grooming In my home - by appointment
❧ the comfort of clean:
Notice to Creditors and Others
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
BEST RATES! « Chri s @ 604.796.4301
LIONS CLUB
CLOSED FRIDAYS & SUNDAYS
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 The Scrapper
*(Due to space limitations, each week we will publish a different set of groups & activities from the community)
to be featured in community corner
33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038 Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
COMMUNITY CORNER DECEMBER 2011
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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
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1991 FORD F150, XLT Lariat 4x4, V8 auto, reg. cab, 8’ box w/ liner & canopy. New brakes, air-care & more. $2700/obo (604)820-8218 1995 CHEVY ASTRO van, 4.3L, 8 pass, grey/silver, recent tuneup, clean, no rust, N/S, c/w almost new snow tires, $2995. (604)287-7895 1999 FORD F250 super cab, auto, XL, a/c, V8 cyl., tilt, cruise, clean, no damage. Aircared for 2 years. Must see. $3,200. 778-240-4574 2001 DODGE 1500, 318 auto, canopy, extra tank, front & rear 9000Lb Ramsey winch 122,000kms $4500 (604)826-6327 2005 CHEVY UPLANDER, grey, 7 pass., V6 auto, fully loaded, 93 km, $6,500 obo. Phone (604)241-2530.
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1989 MERCEDES 420 SEL, Air Cared, 117,000km. Black w/gray lthr. int., pw., ps., a/c, $3900 obo (604)997-4045
TRANSPORTATION
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REAL ESTATE
Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of the late CLIVE SIDNEY MELLOR, formerly of 5474 McCallum Road, PO Box 437, Agassiz, British Columbia, V0M 1A0, are hereby required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executor, c/o Rose Shawlee, Lawyer, 9259 Main Street, PO Box 390, Chilliwack, BC V2P 6K2, before December 31, 2011 after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which they then have notice. MD Private Trust Company Executor Baker Newby LLP Lawyers
❧ the ease of organized: clutter busting! green cleaning products closet solutions regular cleaning pantry set ups spring/seasonal cleaning office/garage organization gift certificates up/down scale move move in/out
debra cornish 604.796.0406
R.C.E. APPLIANCE REPAIR
service@castlecando.com www.castlecando.com
KENT PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. For all your Service, Repair & Installation Needs “One call does it all”
604-796-2705 604-796-2834 Service to all makes of washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators
24 HOUR LICENSED SERVICE PLUMBING SERVICES
604.796.8969
6850 Centennial Ave., Agassiz
Fall is a good time for servicing your furnace! • Furnaces Licensed • Water Heaters Bonded • Boilers Insured • Patio Heaters • Sheet Metal Installations • Gas Fitting • Fireplaces
604.796.0770
FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS 604.796.1196 | 604.857.3375 (cell)
New Cabinetry, and Cabinet Refacing Counter Tops 6390 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz
VISIT OUR SHOWROOM CARPENTRY SERVICES
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KENT OUTDOORS
CHRISTMAS SALE & APPRECIATION DAY Sale Ends December 31st, 2011
Plus, many more instore specials
7048 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, BC | 604.796.0006 | kentoutdoors@shaw.ca | www.kentoutdoors.ca
3RD ANNUAL "HEAD'S UP" SCORING SESSION Saturday, December 10 t h 8 pm - 5 pm
Official B.C. Book, Boone & Crockett and Pope & Young scoring all day! Bring in your personal trophy, any animal, any size, whether old or new and find out how it measures up; last year's turnout was AMAZING. It was great to see everything that came in, and 19 animals made book.
$14999
Huge savi n throughou gs store on h t the fishing & c unting, ampi supplies! ng
$2999
Super Lucky Duck
Universal Gun Cleaning Kit
Built in intermittent, lightweight wing design, quiet running motor, detachable wings for easy transport, 6V rechargeable battery incl.
Comes in aluminum carrying case, all cleaning needs
$2999
$1999
1920 Knife
Sweepfire Spin Reel
FFull size bit holder that pivots out, 2 spring loaded bit storage comp., 4 screwdriver bits, 3 3/8 stainless steel blade, by G&G Hawk
Model 2500 or 4000
$9999
$49500
Delta Cadet Pellet Rifle
452 Special Limited Runs
FREE
490 FPS, .177, synthetic stock scope! with purchases of Gamo Delta
2 LR bolt-action rifle, B/A, 572mm blued barrel, beech wood stock, 5rd
$34900 870 Express Shotgun
12ga 77-round 12ga, roun capacity, synthetic stock, 18” black barrel, 3” chamber, front bead sights
e draws! z i r p f o s Lot ks Free drinks! & snac
Wave Tool
$8700
Best prices year on fire of the a & optics! rms
Blast Tool
$4900