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Jacqueline Jimmie and Brenda Di Rezze work at Metis crafts during a Professional Development Day at Seabird community school.

Voices spill from a handful of classrooms, and into the long hallway of Seabird community school. It's the chitter chatter of learning and teaching, and even laughing. But the sounds aren't coming from the school's regular student body. In fact, there's not one student in the building. But there are teachers — elementary school teachers, high school teachers, librarians and education assistants. But today, they are students. It's a District-wide professional day, and the focus is on First Nation culture. In one classroom, about half a dozen teachers are learning Metis culture. Two

facilitators, both with Metis roots, lead the small group through crafts, history and culture of their ancestors. For Rene Inkster, being Metis does not just mean having a connection to Canada's rich history. It is a way of life, and she tells the group of teachers what it meant to grow up Metis. She tells her students how as a child, she always wore handmade rabbit fur gloves, turned inside out to feel the softness of the fur. "To this day, I still buy only rabbit fur gloves," she says. She tells them some facts about the Metis, facts that even the most educated teachers may have never learned. The Metis created the Àrst Canadian Áag, instituted the Àrst rules of government, and also created the Red River cart, a two-wheeled, hand pulled cart that carried goods behind someone while they walked. "My ancestor made the Àrst one," she says. While she talks about the Àrst Metis CONTINUED – ON PAGE 3

Agassiz home invasion ‘targeted’: RCMP Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Did you happen to hear a car with a loud mufÁer on Friday morning in Agassiz? If so, local RCMP may want to speak with you. Police are calling an Agassiz home invasion a 'targeted' attack,

and they're hoping witnesses can help identify the suspects. Three men allegedly forced their way into a home along Hot Springs Road, near Striker's Corner, sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. Friday. The suspects were wearing black hooded sweatshirts, with the

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"We are hoping that due to the time of day of this incident someone may have noticed this vehicle," says Cpl. Tammy Hollingsworth. Both the home and the occupants are known to police, and any reason for the home invasion was not released.

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a waterway). These are not setbacks proposed for expropriation or reforestation. They are simply identiÀed as the area important to the quality of Àsh habitat in the stream. They are the areas of interest for restoration if landowners are willing and interested. According to DFO, where these areas are farmed currently, farming may continue as was made very clear at the public consultations. It is my hope that DFO would provide Ànancial incentives, in effect paying farmers for the ecological services that maintaining a natural riparian area provides. Second, there has been a lot of rhetoric claiming that the waterways are 'purpose built' and 'manmade'. There is no doubt that many of the smaller ditches especially in headwater areas were

dug by farmers to drain land. The main channels of Mountain Slough, particularly in the area east of west of Sutherland Road, however, are natural, salmon-bearing streams that have been dredged and straightened. A graduate student at UBC recently forwarded me a map she found in the UBC library's Rare Books and Special Collections section. It is a 1905 government map showing the original land survey lines, existing road and rail lines, and the existing waterways. The local road network was limited to the 'wagon trail to Harrison Hotsprings', a couple of cart tracks through the current Agassiz town site, and the CPR. There were no roads whatsoever in the Mountain Slough watershed, yet the map clearly shows the main channels of Mountain

Slough, and its major tributaries. The lower reaches of what we know as the McCallum Ditch, the MS1 and the Hogg Ditches are natural streams, although the Ditching and Dyking Committee, led by those who own those very streambanks, loudly claims that they too were dug and should not be considered habitat. Third, the point is being lost that the strategy consultation is the beginning of a process - an opportunity, really - to resolve a serious, longstanding, and divisive issue in our community. As I see it, our goal should be to maintain drainage on agricultural lands without damaging the ability of our creeks and wetlands to provide the ecological services we also need. We need CONTINUED – ON PAGE 4

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Next year, School District 78 parents and students can look forward to two fewer professional development days. But that doesn't mean teachers lose their development time. In lieu of two days off in the school year, teachers will be asked to attend 10 to 12 hours of after school

sessions. The decision was made at the February 8 board meeting, when the board passed a motion. Superintendant of Schools Karen Nelson told the Observer that the decision is in line with Chilliwack School District. The decision was made only for the 2011/12 school year, she added.

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Facilitators Beverly Lambert (far right) and Rene Inkster (next left) work together on a felt craft, while local teachers do the same, at a professional development day at Seabird community school.

ACE hosts next board meet ACE principal Sandy Balasak is hoping the public comes out to the next school board meeting, where she and a group of ACE students will make a presentation to the board members. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 1. While meetings are normally held in schools or the

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people, and their connection to modern Canada, the student teachers busily work on felt crafts. While many parents are familiar with Coast Salish artwork that may come home in backpacks, dramatic for their bold red, white and black designs, often featuring salmon, bears and wolves, Metis art has its own look. Bursts of yellow, blue, red, purple, pink, green and orange are all used to create designs of Ă owers on felt hangings, and miniature felt gloves. "This is our culture," says the second facilitator in the group, Beverly Lambert. The Metis culture is bright and colourful, she says. The Metis people have a history of celebrating their

culture, as well as entertaining. In this one session of many held on this professional day, time seems to ran faster than usual. There are other things to be learned, and to be taught, throughout the school. There's sessions focusing on family empowerment, employment equity for Aboriginal teachers, how to implement First Nations material across curriculum, and how to integrate First Nations medicine, to name a few. As for the teachers learning Metis art, they all express their enthusiasm at their new skills. "I'll be taking this back to my teacher, for sure," says EA Jacqueline Jimmie. Louis Riel Day was on February 16, celebrating one of Canada's most well-known Metis people.

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OBSERVER news Legal cloud remains over landfill expansion Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS

B.C.'s high court has ruled an Interior aboriginal group may not have been properly consulted in the environmental assessment of a proposed major expansion of the Cache Creek landÀll. The B.C. Court of Appeal did not immediately quash the environmental certiÀcate issued last year, but ruled B.C.'s environmental approval process was defective and left the door open for the Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council (NNTC) to Àle a new legal challenge to overturn the approval. At stake is whether or not the Cache Creek landÀll will be permitted to take garbage from Metro Vancouver for another two decades or more.

The 40-hectare expansion is proposed by the Village of Cache Creek and landÀll operator Belkorp Environmental Services, even though Metro's board has vowed since 2008 to stop dumping in the Interior and deal with the region's waste closer to home. Metro wants to pursue wasteto-energy options, which could see it build a new incinerator to burn garbage that can't be recycled. Some opponents who fear worsening air quality in the Fraser Valley hope Victoria rejects the idea – the province must still make a decision on Metro's draft solid waste plan – and direct the region to keep trucking waste to Cache Creek. The appeal court ruled the

Environmental Assessment OfÀce should have formally consulted the NNTC, which has opposed the dump expansion on grounds it may leach toxins and contaminate groundwater and local wildlife. "Denying the NNTC a role within the assessment process is denying it access to an important part of the high-level planning process," the court found. Successive court rulings have found governments have a duty to consult First Nations whose aboriginal rights may be infringed when a major project is proposed on land they claim. The province's environmental review did consult numerous local bands, some belonging to the broader Nlaka'pamux First Nation and others to the

Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta said the next step depends on whether the NNTC now moves to overturn the environmental certiÀcate. "If they're successful, that may put the project in some jeopardy," he said. A previously approved shortterm expansion of the landÀll allows Metro to continue using Cache Creek until about the end of 2015. Metro waste management committee chair Greg Moore said the ruling does not appear to affect the region's direction, as Metro intends to have new wastehandling facilities in place within the next few years. "We don't plan on using Cache Creek past our current contract date," he said.

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to include Ànancial incentives that pay farmers to restore key pieces of land habitat for the ecosystem services they provide - as is done successfully by Delta Farmland Trust, and in nearby Whatcom County, Washington. Our streams and ditches contain what little is left of a thriving, highly productive, valleybottom ecosystem unique to our corner of the world. Fueled by some of the largest salmon runs in the world, it supported a spectacular abundance and diversity of species that included some very rare Àsh and frogs. Those species are now sliding towards

extinction. They are telling us something. I chose to buy land and live in Agassiz because of its natural beauty, its close sense of community, and its self-sufÀciency which is largely due to the resourcefulness of its farmers and the productivity of its land. Rather than retreat to the same entrenched positions and argument, farmers and especially our community leaders need to take up the partnerships and tools available and use them to Ànd creative solutions that beneÀt both agriculture and our environment. Mike Pearson, Agassiz

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A package containing $20,000 worth of contraband was discovered by Mountain Institution staff Tuesday. A cardboard box Àlled with 14 bags of tobacco, 100 steroid capsules, lighters and rolling papers was sent through Canada Post to the prison. The RCMP are now investigating the incident. Mountain Institution, in Agassiz, is a medium security institution housing 410 inmates.

Armed robbery suspect nabbed RCMP made an arrest related to the Popkum Esso robbery of Feb. 5. At midnight that night, the liquor store was held up at gun point and the offender made off with a quantity of cash. With the use of the security camera images and intelligence on previous offences in the Metro Vancouver area, a 23-year-old man, Khalif Hassan, was charged by Agassiz RCMP. He appeared in court this week. "Thanks to good security cameras, alert staff and a focused investigation, we were able to arrest Hassan," says Agassiz RCMP Sgt. Mike McCarthy. Hassan is also being held for other Metro Vancouver robberies.

Harrison budget meeting tomorrow A special council meeting has been set for tomorrow morning in Harrison Hot Springs council chambers. The meeting is open to the public, and will discuss this year's budget. Several budget meetings are held as the Village works toward its Ànal budget, which will be presented later in the spring. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m.

Biz excellence awards tonight The Second Annual Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards gala is being held tonight at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa. Businesses throughout the two communities were nominated for their exemplary customer service, dedication to business practices and/or superb products. Watch for a full list of winners in next week's Agassiz Harrison Observer.

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Criminal links, if any, of a Chilliwack man whose skeletal remains were found this month near Hope are being investigated by police who suspect foul play. “This is standard practice,” RCMP Cpl. David Carr, spokesman for the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, said Friday. But Paus, 40, was known to police, Carr said, so IHIT investigators will also be looking into his background and “who he associated with and what their involvement in crime, if any, was.” The Progress could not reach the family for comment. But according to other media reports, Paus was a friendly, outgoing man well-known in Chilliwack’s softball community.

Black Press reported his disappearance in March last year, and the discovery of his grey, 2007 Ford Fusion two days later down an embankment of the Florence Lake Forestry Road near Stave Lake. Two weeks ago, human remains were found in a wooded area near Hope off the Garnett Creek Forest Service Road, about 17 kilometres east of Agassiz. Paus was identiÀed through dental records. “It’s a sad day all around for the Paus family, but now they can put their son to rest, and we can move forward with an investigation,” Carr said. If the Chilliwack high school grad was the victim of foul play, he added, “we’ll get to the bottom of who’s responsible.”

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Nobody can be in two places at once, and members of the media are no different. The problem with being in the media is that we are expected to be everywhere, no questions asked. We are often seen as omniscient — that we see all and know all. Let's make this clear; we don't see all and we don't know all. You can bet we wish we did. What we are capable of, is collectively taking up the two following tasks (in lieu of god-like power): We strive to Ànd out the facts, and we aim to report all that can be written. That task will become more difÀcult for this newspaper in the coming year, now that the Village of Harrison is holding its council meetings once a month. Staffed with one reporter, choices often have to be made between attending event A or event B. It's never easy to decide. Then there's that whole issue of needing to be at a desk for a least part of the week, sudden illness, family commitments and holiday time. Make no mistake. We want to cover these meetings, under all circumstances. But consider this: The once-a-month council meetings, set by Village staff and approved by council, happen to coincide with another important set of meetings we want to cover, also under all circumstances — the District of Kent council meetings, held twice a month. Unfortunately, it's looking like a lose-lose situation for both councils. While some controversial subjects that come up at meetings can create a little heat for staff and councillors, and the lack of press may be a good thing, more often than not the news stories that come from meetings lead to important information being passed out to our readers — the most basic reason for reporting. Most basic, but also sometimes most difÀcult. — Agassiz Harrison Observer

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VICTORIA – Gordon Campbell was in a buoyant mood as he left the legislative chamber after his Ànal question period as premier. “Free at last, free at last,” he said, quoting a traditional song made famous by U.S. civil rights leader Martin Luther King. The shackles of high ofÀce ofÀcially remain around his ankles for another week or so, but with a stand-pat budget awaiting the next premier’s priorities, his 27-year career as an elected politician is effectively over. Campbell’s place in B.C. history is secure on several fronts, including scheduled elections, reduced business and personal tax rates and a more mature relationship with Ottawa. There are at least two important areas where his achievements remain in doubt: aboriginal relations and climate change. In interviews last week, Campbell said his greatest regret was the demise of the Recognition and Reconciliation Act. That law would have recognized a form of aboriginal rights and title across the province, essentially a huge out-of-court settlement for the 90 per cent of B.C. that remains without treaty settlements. It all collapsed pretty quickly, partly because it was seen as a backroom deal that was to be pushed through before the 2009 election. The mining and forest industries were alarmed, the legislation was held back, aboriginal leaders took it to hearings, and chiefs around the province rejected it as a watered-down version of the rights they believed they could win in court. It is remarkable that Campbell went from “professional Indian Àghter,” as he was characterized by some after his 2002 referendum on treaty settlements, to the architect of the “New Relationship,” arguably a too-generous bid to untie B.C.’s biggest political knot.

The Tsawwassen and Maa-Nulth treaties are important, but they were hashed out the old-fashioned way, with years and lawyers and consultants and sacks of taxpayers’ money. Two northern B.C. Liberal MLAs voted against them; the split remains. On aboriginal relations, Campbell started deep in his own end and carried the ball at best to midÀeld. On climate change, one could say he scored at least a Àeld goal. When I sat down with him last week, he mentioned a recent conference in California he attended with George Schultz, the economist and business executive who rose to be secretary of state for Ronald Reagan. With plans for a carbon trading system in disarray in the U.S., Campbell said Schultz pointed to B.C.’s revenue neutral carbon tax and said that is exactly what other jurisdictions should be doing to reduce greenhouse gases. By 2012, the B.C. carbon tax will account for just under seven cents on a litre of gasoline, on top of other fuel taxes B.C. and Ottawa continue to collect. It will set a “carbon price” of $30 a tonne across all fossil fuels. Campbell is convinced the carbon tax will survive, if not grow. He says leadership candidates should look at continuing the increases that are mandated until 2012, and continuing to offset them with personal and business income tax reductions. One leadership candidate is already touting the beneÀts of the carbon tax, and surprisingly, he’s not a B.C. Liberal. The NDP’s John Horgan now admits he was wrong to oppose the tax, but he wants it extended to the non-fuel emissions of heavy industries. Horgan has also cautiously embraced Campbell’s other main climate effort, run-of-river hydro and wind power, although he wants public ownership through a new BC Hydro division. Campbell’s climate agenda will have to reach beyond today’s mainly symbolic effort and spread to other jurisdictions if it is going to change the course of B.C. history. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tÁetcher@blackpress.ca

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Inconsistent rules for Fraser Health? Dear Editor, In the recent article about Alice Jongerden’s challenge to the raw milk law, what the Provincial Health OfÀcer has to say is quite different than what he was saying a year ago. Then, Dr Perry Kendall pretended that ‘some poor little waif was lying in a hospital bed, sickened from drinking raw milk.’ But he isn’t spinning that yarn anymore. Not after I demanded via Freedom of Information that he substantiate his allegation. He was forced to admit, on ofÀcial stationery: “I have no nominal case information on the child whose illness prompted investigation by Fraser Health Authority.” Dr Kendal maintains that un-pasteurized milk is dangerous. But now he points to it having ‘caused serious outbreaks of illness in other jurisdictions’. Last year, he pronounced that there were “many, many, many, many instances of people getting sick from drinking raw milk.” Four ‘many’s — as though those cases had happened in British Columbia.

He’s changed his tune after I put in an FoI for such records, and the health ministry couldn’t come up with even one! The smear campaign against our dairy, perpetrated last year by Dr. Kendall and ventriliquist dummies from BC Centre for Disease Control was a made-fornewsmedia production, alleging that “The crackdown and testing was triggered when an 18-month-old child who consumed raw milk from Home on the Range dairy suffered gastrointestinal illness.” And that a lab test had shown raw milk from our dairy was ‘unÀt for human consumption because the bacteria counts were so high.’ Which necessitated seizing our private property and dumping perfectly good food down the sewer Had there been one iota of real evidence indicating our milk had harmed someone, it certainly would have been entered when Fraser Health went to court for an order to shut us down. But it wasn’t ... because what they alleged never actually happened. Dr. Kendall and Dr. Carsley of the BC CDC never told the whole truth — ie. that

the samples of raw milk they’d seized had been handled contrary to the law. The very people who say they know better than we do what we ought to eat, bungled the task, stipulated at section 58 ( 2) (q) of the Milk Industry Act Standards Regulation. Thus, the lab results purported were so badly skewed they’re irrelevant There is another, ominous, side to this matter. The Attorney General Act requires all litigation for or against a Ministry to be conducted by the Attorney General. But the Fraser Health Authority never complied with that statute as they hectored us through court. It is extremely unusual for a contempt of court prosecution to be conducted by other than a counsel from the Criminal Justice Branch. Curiously, when I complained that Fraser Health was out of order from the start, the answer I got from the AG’s Legal Services Branch was ; ‘we’re aware of it but we don’t think it’s a big deal’ I was so disgusted with the government condoning this

corporation breaking the law, meanwhile pillorying us, that I started preparing to lay a private Information against its directing mind. What did my wondering eyes behold? Fraser Health is exempt from Section 5 of the Offence Act. Meaning, a Health Authority has the powers of a natural person, yet they’re categorically above the law! The Health Authorities devour enormous amounts of our taxes. They have too much control over our lives via the personal information at their disposal. If un-restrained by the laws the rest of us must abide-by, then these Orwellian swine are monsters loose in the land. I urge those who care about good government to put pointed questions to your elected representatives as to ‘who came up with the idea that Health Authorities would be given such very special status? And why?’ Gordon S Watson Justice Critic, Party of Citizens

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Sept. 29, 1932 - Feb. 27, 2010 One year ago you left me, A long life not meant to be. You tried so hard to stay but God said "Come live with me". It's so hard to carry on alone, Weeks and months turn to years. And the lonely days and nights, Have caused many tears. Someday the light will shine in my window and I will know you are there keeping watch over me, Until I journey home. It broke my heart to give you up, but you are in a place you have longed to go. On the day the Angel came and took your hand, I cried as you left for the unknown land. But Heaven rejoiced as you came into sight.. For your soul was a diamond shining so bright. You are the wind beneath my wings. Miss you so much; wish you were here. Until then, lovingly remembered by your daughter Nancy & kitty Abby xoxo Love you

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Local singer recording with award-winning Tippe

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As executive producer, Rick has hired award-winning producer Bart McKay, from Saskatoon. Bart has assembled a stellar line up of studio musicians that have played on recent #1 hit singles by artists such as Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Josh Turner and Rodney Atkins. Once the bed tracks are Ă&#x20AC;nished in Nashville, the guys will be heading back to McKay's studio in Saskatoon where Todd will put down his vocal tracks. Your Ă&#x20AC;rst opportunity to hear

four of the songs the duo has written will be at the Ricky's Music World New Artist Showcase on April 2 in Maple Ridge at the Act Theatre. For tickets, message Richard at toddjrichard@msn.com) with 'tickets' as the subject line. If all goes according to schedule, Richard says his Ă&#x20AC;rst single will be released to radio during late spring. Todd will also be launching his new website in the next few weeks. "We'll keep you posted as the project progresses," he says.

Mountain film festival returns to Hope Cinema The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival is returning to the Hope Cinema on Thursday, March 3. Moviegoers will be treated to several short Ă&#x20AC;lms spanning mountain sports, culture and environment. The Hope Mountain Centre is once again hosting the event, and program director Kelly Pearce is encouraged by the early ticket sales. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our advance tickets are selling well and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d really like to see the theatre sold out this year. This event draws a big local crowd, but at least a quarter of the audience comes from Agassiz, Chilliwack, and as far away as Vancouver,â&#x20AC;? Pearce says. The evening offers a variety

of outdoor adventure Ă&#x20AC;lms for thrill seekers, including mountain biking, white-water paddling, mountaineering, and skiing. And the festival always features some thought-provoking Ă&#x20AC;lms too, looking at issues of culture and environment from mountain communities around the world. There will be several Ă&#x20AC;lms, varying in length from Ă&#x20AC;ve to 30 minutes. Advanced tickets are available at the Oasis CafĂŠ & Bistro in Agassiz, Pedal Sport in Chilliwack, and Valhalla Pure in Abbotsford. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Ă&#x20AC;lms start at 7 p.m. Find out more at www. hopemountain.org. Phone 604-8693745.

Paperboys sell out, fiddle champ Verch still to come The Paperboys play Harrison Memorial Hall this weekend, but good luck getting tickets for the Celtic/ Latin group's show. The highenergy act sold out last week. But there's more entertainment

coming up, Friday, March 11 when champion Ă&#x20AC;ddler and step dancer April Verch comes to the hall. For tickets and more information, phone the Harrison Festival Society at 604-796-3664.

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OBSERVER community Tighe not afraid to step to plate Ruth Altendorf FOR THE OBSERVER

Most people have two or three prominent characteristics and are easy to describe. With others it is not as simple, you have to keep looking and puzzle it all together to see the whole picture. Dody Tighe is such a person. Thinking of Dody, it is her voice that comes to my mind ร rst. She not only has a melodious speaking voice, but is also blessed with a very beautiful, well-tempered singing voice. Courage is perhaps the next item on the list. While most of us would surely give up ร ghting the health problems Dody has, she doesnโ t. She keeps doing the things she wants to do as best as she can and always has encouraging words for others who deal with similar circumstances. I also like the way she dresses, her ร amboyant and fun style really suits her! But letโ s go to the part of her that volunteers to help whenever help is

needed! Dody is one of the most loyal members of the choir, she is always there, ready to sing or to help. Just recently, when Hermann Stolting retired from his job as choir librarian, she did not hesitate to step into the breach. The music library is one of the choirโ s biggest assets and to have a good librarian makes all the difference. Being a ร rst class computer person, I am sure that Dody will handle the job with conร dence. She has also helped with many choir fundraisers and is often the โ idea personโ behind these events. With her pleasant voice she is a natural for telephone duties and I should not forget the many posters she has designed for various events. Of course, she is also one of the โ Renate and Friendsโ group and, therefore, a regular at Logan Manor. What else can I say: Dody and the choir ร t each other like a hand ร ts a glove. Thanks, Dody, for being there - see you next Monday!

for a meal. Later, the Chilliwack man missed his guest and his best trousers. He found only the visitorโ s old pants left in their place. โ ข The old hand gas pump outside the

Agassiz Garage on Front Street ร nally wore out. It was the ร rst ร ve gallon pump to be installed in Agassiz. Earlier gas pumps could only manage one gallon at a time. Owner Roy

STร :Lร XWEXWILMEXW TREATY ASSOCIATION Public Forum Tuesday, March 1, 2011 6:30pm-9:00pm Join the SXTA at the Leqโ รก:mel Community Centre for an opportunity to discuss the treaty issues and why the treaty is in place, as well as SXTAโ s progress so far. Build relationships and voice questions and concerns. Leqโ รก:mel Community Centre 43101 Leqโ a:mel Way Deroche, B.C. VOM 1GO Everyone is welcome! Contact SXTA Outreach at 604-824-2435 for more information. 2/11t SN15

Harrison Hot Springs

Preschool Harrison Hot Springs Preschool & After School Care presents:

Respectful Communication, Discipline & Life Skills Dody Tighe is one of the many volunteers who keep this community running smoothly.

Echoes: Auctions and missing pants 50 Years Ago, 1961 โ ข Anthony Hoogendoorn was the successful bidder at the auction of the farm and house of the L.H. de Groot family. The auction, held by Chapman and Thomson, attracted 500 people to view the 47.9 acre farm, the cows and the implements. 200 cars crowded the ร elds. Even though the rain poured down, bidding was brisk. The top price paid for cows was $312 and the property went for $28,000, well over the asking price. โ ข Harrison Hot Springs PTA celebrated the 11 year history of the school and the PTA on Founders Day with a review of the PTAโ s accomplishments. When the school was being built in 1949 the PTA had only 19 members; by 1961 there were 36. Tea cups, a hot plate and a cot had been purchased for the staff room in the ร rst year. Since then rhythm band instruments, a piano, skipping ropes, tumbling matts, balls, a playground slide, movie projector and screen, a bike shelter, and a set of encyclopedias had all been acquired for the school by the PTA as well as setting up a $50 bursary. โ ข A Vancouver man was jailed for 3 months by Magistrate A.M. Naismith for stealing a pair of trousers. The thief was befriended at Harrison Hot Springs by a Chilliwack man who took him home

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Mosure said the old one needed so many repairs it would have to be replaced by a modern one. Mr. Mosureโ s Shell station was located next door to where the Agassiz Deli at 7098

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Pioneer Avenue sits now. โ ข Trains had orders to reduce the speed through Harrison Mills during the recent heavy rains, for fear of damaging the railbed.

An evening workshop facilitated by Jim Skinner, M.Ed.

This evening workshop will provide parents with the practical strategies for effective communication with their children. Date: Wednesday March 2nd, 2011 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Venue: Harrison Hot Springs Elementary School Gym Cost: $5/person or $8/couple. Tickets available at HHS Preschool Childcare: will be provided in a designated classroom for children ages 4-11 To register or for more info., contact Shannon at 796-8738 or Catherine at csolheim@sd78.bc.ca

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Invasive weeds need to be stopped Planting along Miami River will help restore natural habitat Dear Editor, The Miami River Greenway in Harrison Hot Springs provides a healthy environment for both people and wildlife. Behind newer properties along the Miami River from the 200 to the 400- block is a riparian strip held in covenant by the Village. Recent trail work by the Village crew has made the Miami River greenway trail continuous from McCombs to Hot Springs Road. This greenway trail is part of the ofĂ&#x20AC;cial community plan and is being improved through the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miami Creek Water Quality

Improvement and Environmental Damages Restoration Initiativeâ&#x20AC;?. The Village matches grant monies from Environment Canada and the Miami River Streamkeepers group give inkind support. Riparian restoration increases this habitat for small mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, bees, butterĂ ies and other beneĂ&#x20AC;cial insects. It also results in better Ă&#x20AC;sh habitat. Native vegetation improves the water quality by providing shade, reducing runoff of and allowing percolation to occur. The riparian strip is the health and biodiversity

of the greenway. Invasive weeds, green waste and plastic debris however, threaten the greenwaysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; riparian area. The Miami River Streamkeepers hold a weekly work party targeting both invasive plants and garbage. Invasive plant and plastic debris removal is crucial to restoration. Homeowners can help by keeping garden items within their property line. Lamia or silver nettle vine, an invasive used by gardeners for quick ground cover, is aptly named after a Greek child-eating daemon. Left unchecked it destroys all native ground cover in short order. Other invasives to keep out of the riparian are English ivy, Japanese knotweed and English holly. If you have any of these plants in your garden stop them at your

property line. Having a few dead trees is normal and healthy. Dead trees pr ovide habitat for many kinds of wildlife, and as they decay, gradually return nutrients to the soil. Fallen branches make great brush piles to shelter wildlife. The Village crew has created several along the greenway. Many common back yard birds juncos, song sparrows, towhees and white-crowned sparrows- are ground nesters. They all depend on shrub cover and brush piles for survival. Cats â&#x20AC;&#x201C; well fed or feral- are major predators of birds. Encourage your cat to stay indoors. When outside keep it out of the riparian area Trail users can provide stewardship through good

practice. Stay on the trail at all times. Off trail activity compacts soil, destroys shrub cover and increases access by domestic animals. Keep your dog on leash. The Miami River Streamkeepers and Village of Harrison Hot Springs invite the public to join in a public planting on March 3 at 10 a.m. Meet at the Fred Hardy Bridge located between the 200 and 300-block Miami River Drive at 10 a.m.. Coffee, cookies and juice will be available. Tools are provided. Wear gloves, boots and dress for the weather. Restoration of the native plant cover is key to continued enjoyment of the Miami River Greenway. Janne Perrin On behalf of the Miami River Streamkeepers

Register for Chorfest Registration for the 2011 Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chorfest (to be held April 13-16 in Harrison and Chilliwack) is now open. This event brings together singers from around B.C., who register either as a choir or as independent singers. Each registrant receives the music and a practice disc for the six songs that will be performed at the Ă&#x20AC;nal concert. They are asked to learn the music and come to the Chorfest workshops ready to rehearse the songs as part of

a choir of over 200 people. Well-known Vancouver music director, Bruce Pullan, will be the clinician for this Chorfest. The Harrison Hot Springs Multicultural Choir is inviting choirs and individual singers in the area to take part in this rare opportunity. Information online at www. bcchoralfed.com/events/seniors_ chorfest.BCCFseniorschorfest2011@ gmail.com.

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Shirley Beverley Lawley (nee Desrosiers) lost a courageous fight against cancer and passed away on February 17th, 2011 in the Cascade Hospice, Chilliwack, B.C. at the age of 63. She was born in Kapuskasing, Ontario on May 7th, 1947 and moved to Duncan, B.C. in 1965. Shirley is survived by husband, Donald, daughter Cheryl (Darrell) Gosick, Son, Greg (Wendy) Lawley, sisters, Sharon (Allan) Curtis, Linda (Terry) Giles, Brenda (Mark) Lotzkar and four Grandchildren, Alyssa and Katrina Lawley, Kristi and Devin Gosick. She was predeceased by Sister, Shawn Desrosiers and parents, Alphonse and Marion Desrosiers. She was an active 30 year curler right up to December, 2010 and also liked golfing. She loved to travel with 3 trips to continental Europe as well as most of the USA and Canada. Her other hobbies included Cross stitching, knitting, gardening, scrap booking as well as making Christmas and other cards. She was also a collector of bells, angels, Swarsky crystal figurines, Beanie Babies and Christmas decorations for the Grandkids. During her life she was also a Wolf Cub Pack leader, sorority member as well as a CGIT member during her childhood years. Shirley was very personable and made numerous friends in the Chilliwack/Agassiz area. Most important to her was family and friends who appreciate Shirley sharing her life with them. She has given them many happy memories and her cheerfulness and caring will be missed. Special thanks to Drs. Bartel, Dueck and Bull as well as the staff and volunteers of Cascade Hospice and Chilliwack General Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 26th, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Curling Club, 9291Corbould Street, Chilliwack, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations to the Chilliwack Hospice Society, 45360 Hodgins Street, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1P5 would be appreciated. Online condolences can be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com Henderson’s Funeral Home 604.792.1344

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James Waight died peacefully at Glenwood Care Centre, Agassiz 19th February 2011. Born Tolworth, Surrey, England to Ellen Jane and Arthur Frederick Waight, 12th May 1932. Known as Jim, he was the youngest of three sons. Educated at Salesian College Battersea, and Oxford. He is survived by his wife Francesca whom he married in 1952; and sons, Stephen (Judy), Mark (Alice), Christopher (Zhou Yan Hua); and daughter Christina (David), 16 Grandchildren; and 7 GreatGrandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Dr Peter James Waight. Predeceased by his eldest brother Michael Peter Waight in 1954. Jim had a varied career starting as a pupil farmer in England and continued that agricultural work in 1954 when he moved to Canada. He changed course and served in the Canadian Army Provost Corps stationed at Jericho in Vancouver. Returning to England resulted in a career of 25 years in the London Metropolitan Police, rising to the rank of Inspector. On retirement returned to Canada to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of BC and outdoor life. A gentle loving compassionate Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Brother and friend will be greatlymissed but always remain in our hearts. The venue for the following services will be St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, 7237 Morrow Road, Agassiz, B.C. V0M 1A2 A Vigil and Viewing will be held on Sunday 27th February at 7.00p.m. Funeral Mass Monday 28th February at 11.00 a.m. Refreshments will be served following the Funeral Mass Cremation and Interment of ashes will take place at a later date. In lieu of ﬂowers donations to Alzheimer Society of B.C. or Charity of your choice. McLean’s, 604-847-3477

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November 21, 1978 - February 25, 2010 Where has the year gone? It has slipped away; Such a beautiful soul, Michael; your smile lit up a room, The sound of your laughter was infectious. When we close our eyes, we see you with a ball glove over your mouth and nose. You loved the smell of the leather of your glove. We remember the red socks you used to wear on the ball diamond; We remember the twinkle in your left eye; We remember how you could never tell us a ﬁb And get away with it because your face gave you away; We remember how in awe you were of your daughter When she was born and we knew you understood The love of a parent for his child. Our lives are better for having you in it and they changed forever that awful night But when our days are diﬃcult we remember Your beautiful smile and if we listen hard We'll hear your voice for awhile. God has you in his keeping Michael. We have you in our hearts. Life will go on but will never be the same. With love Your family.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Chef Required Must have strong leadership qualities, be creative and work well in a team setting. 3 years minimum experience a necessity.

Casual Food Service Worker Required Experience an asset Food Safe Required Please apply to: wboleen@valleycare.info Or Fax 604.796.3844

Well established Lower Mainland Mechanical Contractor req. a Plumbing and Heating Foreman for all aspects of Commercial Institutional Mechanical work. Applicants to have a MINIMUM 5 years exp. Team Environment. Long Term Opportunity. Competitive Wages, Proﬁt Sharing & Excellent Beneﬁts. Wage Commensurate w/ Exp. Fax Resume: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: info@dualmechanical.com

PERSONAL SERVICES 173E

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

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (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

332

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

338

PLUMBING

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

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

PETS

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Fax resume: 604.274.1013 email:twebb@acrgroup-ca.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Get Mortgage Money TODAY! quick, easy, conﬁdential no credit or income required low payments, lots of money

Competitive compensation & beneﬁt package offered.

160

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

221

CARPENTRY

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

257

DRYWALL

TEXTURE, DRYWALL, PAINTING, CARPENTRY. Over 10 years exp. WCB and liability insurance. For best prices in town call 604-7839623.

260

HANDYPERSONS

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

287

PETS

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, $500. (604)7963026. No Sunday calls BELGIAN MALINOIS 1 Female, 7 months, reg’d, vet ✓, top working bloodlines good watchdog, 1-250333-8862 weldonbay@gmail.com BLUE HEELER 2 fem. 1 male born Dec 18.10 ﬁrst shots, dewormed, ready to play $395 (604)826-6964 CAIRN TERRIER puppies, CKC reg’d, vet checked, microchipped, shots, $1000. Call 604-625-1131. CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866

ELECTRICAL

#1167 LIC’D, BONDED. BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 J.H. ELECTRICAL. Licence #7474. New installations, repairs, service. No job too small. Jim 604-798-5742 PRICE ELECTRIC (#102909) renos, troubleshooting, panel changes, small jobs, bonded. Free Estimates plus great rates! Call NATHAN 604-518-9625 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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CHINESE SHAR PEI pups. House raised. Well socialized. Vet chek’d., shots. Av. now 604814-0038. sonjasdogs@yahoo.ca GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies registered, quality German & Czech bloodlines. Guar. 604-856-8161 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. 1 male & 2 female. $800. 1st shots & dewormed. Call 778-863-6332. Golden Retriever puppies born Nov. 23, third generation of healthy puppies, home raised in a canine 4H obedience family & well played with, ready to go, c/w ﬁrst shots & deworming, $650. Mission 604820-4827.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604798-8480. Homesense@shaw.ca

300

HEALTH PRODUCTS

LANDSCAPING

KOMONDOR, CKC. (M) 11 weeks, Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. $700. Nice temperament. 604-857-4120 ATTN: LOSE WEIGHT & WIN CASH!! Walnut Grove Challenge & Others Avail. Join $35. 604-4607249.

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member

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MISC SERVICES

GET RESULTS! Post a classiﬁed in a few easy clicks. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Pay a fraction of the cost compared to booking individual areas. www.communityclassiﬁeds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.

523

UNDER $100

10 INCH MITRE SAW, with stand $75. 604-796-9060 after 5 pm SWISS MADE MENS WRIST WATCH, Brand new $100 604-796-9060 after 5pm

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

LAB, PUPS pure bred, no papers. Family raised, vet chk, dewormed. Ready to go $350 (604)793-3307 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 NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Reg’d., micro chipped, 1st shots. Ready mid March. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.com PB Blue Nose Pitbulls, Razor’s Edge bloodlines, Seal blue coats with blue eyes, 1st shots & dewormed. $900 Call 778-877-5210 YELLOW LAB pups. 8 weeks old, ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $500. 604852-6176 Abbts

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

$500 LOAN, NO CREDIT REFUSED. Fast, Easy and Secure. 1877-776-1660. www.moneyprovider.com

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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FARM EQUIPMENT

FUEL

BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

551

GARAGE SALES

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER for HHS Preschool Friday, Feb.25 from 2:30- 5:00 & Saturday, Feb. 26 from 8:30 -1:00

HHS Elementary School Gym 501 Hot Springs Road. Low prices, furniture and more!

559

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

524

UNDER $200

Hide-a-bed sofa, 1yr old mattress, still covered in original plastic, cream, like new, pd $600 sell $200. (604)860-0252. (14k North of Hope) SWISS MADE MENS WRIST WATCH,Brand new, Chronograph, Deep Sea diving & stop watch. $140. 604-796-9060 after 5 pm

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

4 WINTER TIRES, less than 3000 km, P225/ R60 16”, $425 obo call (604)796-8469

$499 & UNDER

REAL ESTATE 630

LOTS

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

SOUND/DVD/TV

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1866-884-7464.

640

RECREATIONAL

WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. 877-976-3737 or 250814-3788 www.hbmodular.com

Shared ownership late model 40’ 60’ cruising yachts moored on Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland. Sail & Power. Professionally maintained. 604-669-2248. www.one4yacht.com

636

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

923

WEDDING DRESS!!!

MORTGAGES

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

560

100% Guaranteed Omaha Steaks SAVE 64% on the Family Value Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-the-door delivery in a reusable cooler, ORDER Today. 1-888-702-4489 mention code 45069SVD or www.OmahaSteaks.com/family23 CAN’T Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

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Own 20 Acres Only $129/mo. $13,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Low down, no credit checks, owner ﬁnancing. Free Map/Pictures. 866254-7755 www.sunsetranches.com

BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS. FULL ACRES AND MORE! Guaranteed Owner Financing. No Credit check. $0 down - 0 interest. Starting @ just $99/mo. Close to Tucson’s Intl. Airport. Hear free recording at 800-631-8164 Code 4001 or visit www.sunsiteslandrush.com. Offer Ends 3/31/11

A Safe, Proven “Restless Leg Syndrome” and “Leg Cramps” Cure That Always Gives You Instant Relief. www.allcalm.com 1-800-7658660. CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591. DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call Phone Factory Today! 1-877-3362274. www.phonefactory.ca

581

ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Meter and diabetic supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful ﬁnger pricking! Call 888449-1321

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

530

WANTED: used potato/carrot washer for market garden. Smaller model. 250-395-4042

WINE OF the Month Club. Send the gift of wine all year long! 2 Bottles each month from award-winning wineries around the world. Call 888-751-6215 and get FREE SHIPPING!

knoke trucking

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MORTGAGES

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

TENDERS

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

696

OTHER AREAS

OWN 20 ACRES Only $129/mo. ..$295/down near El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks, Owner Financing, Free map/pictures 1-800-343-9444. www.20acreranches.com

923

TENDERS

EMIL ANDERSON MAINTENANCE CO. LTD.

Notice of Public Tender Contract EAM-078 Work: Landscaping Maintenance at Highway #1 of Hope Interchange, Hunter Creek Rest Area, Lake of the Woods Rest Area, Gardner Motors and Bolleman’s Creek and at Highway #7 of Johnson Slough Rest Area. Note: Contract to begin March 15, 2011. Tendering at this time is to enable proper viewing of the landscape areas. Closing: 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2011, at Emil Anderson Maintenance Co. Ltd. (address below) Tender documents, including invitation to Tender, can be obtained on or after February 16, 2011 from the following address, upon payments of $20.00 per set (HST included), which is non-refundable.

Emil Anderson Maintenance Co. Ltd. 51160 Sache Street Rosedale, BC V0X 1X0 Inquires should be directed to Bob Hacking at 604-794-7414 ext. 102. 02/11F_EAM18

REAL ESTATE 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE Alaska Goldmine w/camp/equipment Known resource, large block, over 40 claims! $1.5M Firm. Serious/capable only! By owner dave.fpsak@hotmail.com FPS,p.o. Box 73087,Fai.AK. 99707

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about FREE DELIVERY! CALL FOR QUICK SALE QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. STEEL BUILDING WINTER SALE... $3.49 to $11/sq.ft. Immediate orders only - FREE shipping, some exclusions. Up to 90 days to pay. Deposit required. Pioneer Manufacturers since 1980. 1-800668-5422. See current specials www.pioneersteel.ca.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

VERY DESIRABLE energy efﬁcient upgraded 4 bedroom home in Lavington. Upgrades include: Windows, doors, ﬂooring, and exterior paint. Fully landscaped, private fenced yard, paved driveway, separate garage and carport. 6866 Learmouth Rd. 778-475-2212.

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HOMES WANTED

EMIL ANDERSON MAINTENANCE CO. LTD.

Notice of Public Tender Contract EAM-077 Work: Landscaping Maintenance of Bradner and Cole Rd. Rest Areas, Clearbrook and McCallum Interchanges. Note: Contract to begin March 15, 2011. Tendering at this time is to enable proper viewing of the landscape areas. Closing: 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2011 at Emil Anderson Maintenance Co. Ltd. (address below) Tender documents, including invitation to Tender, can be obtained on or after February 16, 2011 from the following address, upon payments of $20.00 per set (HST included), which is non-refundable.

Emil Anderson Maintenance Co. Ltd. 51160 Sache Street Rosedale, BC V0X 1X0

WE BUY HOUSES Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First! 604.657.9422

Inquires should be directed to Bob Hacking at 604-794-7414 ext. 102. 02/11F_EAM18

Thursday, Februar y 24, 2011

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

AGASSIZ- 1bdrm apartment close to downtown. Available now. Util incl. $550/m. Call 604-796-2939 AGASSIZ. Very lg, bright, fully furn. studio ste, avail. March 1st. newer clean building. $500/m. + util. DD, RR, N/P, N/S Pioneer Ave. 1(604)860-3700 HARRISON HOT SPRINGS 1 Bdrm condo with 5 appls, 2 prkg. NS/NP. $700. Avl now. (604)826-2006 HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated,$550/month includes utilities. Call 604-794-7132

713

COTTAGES

AGASSIZ -1 BDRM Guest Cottage for rent, utilities incl. Avail. March 1 $500/m. call 796-3508 or 793-8752

736

SUITES, LOWER

LANGLEY, 2/bdrm large bsmt suite. Private, quiet, gated farm setting. Close to town. Too many good things to list. N/S. Incl util. $980/mo. (604)230-2808

757

WANTED TO RENT

WANTED TO RENT OR LEASE 50- 150 Acres of farmland in Agassiz or surrounding area. Will pay top fair price. Call Kelly (778)241-9998

TRANSPORTATION 810

810

AUTO FINANCING

Autocredit911.com Best rates, Free delivery BC/AB, cars/trucks/vans/suvs trades welcome. Good, Bad, Ugly Credit, You’re approved! Call 1-888-635-9911 or apply online

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1996 INFINITI I 30, V6, 4 dr. sedan, fully loaded, AirCrd to 2013, Bose Stereo, $3,450 obo. 604-309-4309. 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GPT, auto, computer, head up display, great shape. $1500 (604)378-5582 1998 BUICK LASABRE V6, new tires & brakes. Supreme cond. Low km. Private. $5900. 604-593-5072 2001 GRAND PRIX, V6 auto, 2 dr, tinted, c/d, p/w, p/l, dual exhst/magnum, no rust, nice cond, $2800 obo. (604) 751-3162 or 615-6514.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

HOMES FOR RENT

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

750

TRANSPORTATION

1990 TOYOTA TERCEL, 142K, no rust, AirCared til April, runs great, nice & clean, $1450. (604)751-0698 2000 Mazda Miata, convert, auto, p/w, p/l, p/s, fog lights, security, new tires, aircared $4200 (604)795-6038 2001 ACURA EL 1.7, 4 dr sedan, exc cond, fully loaded w/all options, local, well maint, regular service, no accid, $7200. (604)807-9145. 2003 VOLSKWAGEN GOLF Only 16,000/km’s. $11,000. 604-852-5719 or 604-308-2963. 2006 HONDA CIVIC 2 door, 5 spd manual, 80K, red, $6850 ﬁrm. Call: 604-538-9257. 2006 Hyundai Accent 5, h/b, auto, dark blue, 4dr, CD, 81,000k, exc cond., local. $3850. (604)795-7515 2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr auto,100K loaded, leather, spoiler, $9300/obo. 778-836-4422 or 604-592-4422. 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA grey, V6, cloth, 72,000/kms, no sunroof. Call 604-615-8529. 2010 TOYOTA MATRIX, loaded, only 33,500 km. no accidents. local car. $14,900 (604)793-5520 DL5961

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

SPRING TIME HANDYMAN project for summer fun. 10’ camper needs TLC. $500. (778)344-7782

845

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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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 pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 The Scrapper

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2001 BMW 320I, fully loaded, leather, auto, AirCared, 142K, $6900. Call 778-552-1462. 2007 JEEP COMPASS, great cond, $17,500. Call: (604)574-1189.

Agassiz-Harrison Observer

TRANSPORTATION 847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2009 TOYOTO VENUZ V6 AWD Touring Pkg w/added extra. Low Mileage $28,500. 604-796-9602 ask for Alan

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TRUCKS & VANS

1988 NISSAN Z24I Mini Truck, low rider. Comp rebuilt 3 yrs ago. $3600 obo. 604-302-0985 aft 6 or lve msg.

Meet the Pros February 2011

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

1995 GMC Safari,

• New construction/renovations • Concrete/foundations • Backhoe services

8 passenger, 195,000km, very clean, good condition, no rust, no accident. $2500. 604-230-1634 or 604-467-3724 1996 FORD RANGER, loaded, V6, Air Care runs good ext cab. $2300. 778-836-4422 604-592-4422 1997 CHEV SILVERADO with cab, longbox & canopy. 110,000 kms exc. cond. $6000. 604-793-9444. 1997 GMC Black Sierra 1ton, 2WD, Dually, ext cab, lthr, auto, V8, gas p/w,p/d,164K, $5500. 604-309-9897 1998 Chev 3500 Express van, 266,107k, 4 buckets, running boards, rubber mat, side barn doors, trailer brakes, hitch, manual boat loader. $7500. (604)793-3014 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA CE. 7 pass van, 225K, tow pkg, cruise, ps/pb/pl Loaded! $5400. 604-556-9996. 2002 FORD F150 Lariat - 4x4, exc. cond. leather, new tires, local, 160K no accid., $9888 / 778.861.8355 2003 GMC DUAMAX, auto, extra cab, long box, 4x4, 254,000km. $11,000. 604-991-2894 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA extended, 7 pass, auto, air, loaded. c/d, new air care. $2950 (604)556-4242 2006 CHEV Uplander, $13,000. 69,000K, serviced every 6 mo. by GMC. 604-557-1668 after 8pm 2006 CHEVY SILVERADO, 4X4, 6L,V8, a/c p/w ext cab, shortbox, 89,000km. $12,000. 604-858-2865.

Call now for a free estimate Daniel Kurts 604•798•2252 604•491•6265 dan.kccompany@gmail.com

Baboth Bobcat & Backhoe Service

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES 2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr sedan auto fully loaded st#51 $12,500 2006 CHEVY 2500 HD crew cab auto gas st#34 $9,900 2006 FORD F350 crew cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#40 $17,900 2006 FORD F350 quad cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#25 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 quad cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#17 $17,900 2006 CHEVY UPLANDER van 7 pass auto st#1 $7,900 2006 DODGE CARAVAN 7 pass loaded st#57 $8,500 2006 HONDA CIVIC 4dr SDN auto fully loaded st#53 $16,900 2006 NISSAN Altima 4dr auto leather loaded st#55 $10,900 2006 CHEVY AVEO 4dr h/back 5 spd st#12 $3,995 2006 CHEVY OPTRA 4dr hatch back auto st#21 $6,900 2005 FORD F250 c/cab lariat 4x4 auto diesel st#58 $15,900 2005 DODGE 3500 crew cab auto 5.9 diesel st#48 $14,900 2005 CHEVY 1500 reg cab long box auto st#60 $5,900 2005 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto sedan fully loaded st#15 $5,900 2004 FORD F350 c/cab Lariat 4x4 auto diesel st#43 $15,900 2001 FORD c/cab Lariat auto dully 7.3 diesel st#42 $18,900 2001 FORD F350 c/cab Lariat 4x4 auto short box diesel 7.3 st#46 $14,900 1999 TOYOTA TERCEL 4dr auto sedan Aircare st#65 $2,900

Mark Baboth 604-796-2486

BOBCAT SERVICES

Glass & Window Replacement Installation of Custom Made: • Window Screens • Patio Screen Doors • Storm Doors • Retractable Door Screens 7663 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC 604-796-2025

R.C.E. APPLIANCE REPAIR

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

CASTLE

24 HOUR LICENSED SERVICE PLUMBING SERVICES

SOFT TOUCH

CLEANING & ORGANIZATION

PAWS DOG GROOMING

the comfort of clean the ease of organized

Professional Groomer Drop in nail trim All breeds welcome Relaxing, friendly service

debra cornish 604.796.0406 www.castlecando.com

Call Marilyn @ 604.796.0960 3770 Wildwood Dr. Agassiz

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Home Staging Hal Jeffery or Ron Maki tile • slate • crown moulding doors • lighting • sinks toilets • gates • decks • painting staining • general repairs 604-418-8743 604-796-2560 haljeffery@gmail.com

33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038

FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS › New Custom Cabinetry › Quality Cabinet Refacing › Countertops 604.796.1196 | cell. 604.857.3375 VISIT OUR SHOWROOM 6 3 9 0 P i o n e e r Av e. , A g a s s i z

Agassiz Computer Care

604-855-0666 www.keytrackautosales.com

Have a Virus? Need Repairs? Upgrades?

Hot & Cold Pressure Washing & Interior/Exterior Painting • Siding

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, Affordable. Our A+ BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT \TRAVEL & FREEDOM. Call for your FREE INFORMATION BOOKLET. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1 866 972 7366). www.PardonServicesCanada.com.

TELSTAR WINDOW SERVICE LTD.

• Concrete • Gutters

• Houses • Patios • Heavy Equipment

Residential • Commercial • Agricultural For FREE estimate call Phil

604-796-0189 • 604-703-3319(cell)

POWER WASHING PAINTING

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

DRISCOLL H E AT I N G & G A S • Furnaces • Boilers • Water Heaters • Patio Heaters • Sheet Metal Installations • Pool Heaters • Plumbing

Licensed Bonded Insured P: 604-796-0770

Ser ving the Upper Fraser Valley

PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES

For your

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604-796-4301

Agassiz-Harrison Observer

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Willss&EEstates

For many, estate planning is a fancy way of preparing a will. However, the two are certainly not one in the same, and the belief that they are is just one of the many common misconceptions about estate planning. Estate planning is one of the most important things a person can do, lest they risk putting the fruits of their life’s labor in jeopardy. With such important consequences, it’s good for anyone involved in estate planning to consider the following. • Understanding probate and what you can do about it. Probate is the legal process wherein a person’s will or estate is renewed before title can be transferred from the decedent’s name into that of the living beneficiaries. Some people believe a good will can avoid probate and that transfer of assets will occur immediately. In fact, a will often mandates probate, and the process of asset transfer can take anywhere from a few months to several years. For people with property in different provinces, a probate hearing is often required in each province where property is owned. It’s important to note, however, that probate can be avoided. Each case is individual, yet there are ways around timely and ultimately expensive probate. Discussing the different avenues available to avoid probate is a good start to estate planning. • Provinces can dictate where your assets go if you don’t. This is arguably the greatest reason why all people should have a will. Even if you’re a young parent in seemingly perfect health, you should have a will. A common misconception is that people with limited assets don’t need a will, as common sense will dictate which of their family members will get what they have when they pass away. However, some provinces have laws wherein a decedent’s assets are distributed by the province if the decedent does not have a will. Even if your estate is small, your assets won’t necessarily be distributed according to your intentions if you don’t have a written record of those intentions. • Even jointly shared assets require estate planning. Some people feel that jointly shared assets are a way around estate planning. While it’s true that jointly shared assets can avoid probate (until the last owner’s death, that is), jointly shared assets might be subject to estate or gift taxes. In addition, jointly shared assets are subject to creditors ofall owners, which can create problems. Finally, if a decedent with jointly shared assets did not intend for those assets to be transferred to the other owner upon the decedent’s death, without an estate plan, the surviving joint owner will have all assets transferred to him. • Estate planning is for you as well. Estate planning is not done simply to ensure your family’s financial security upon your passing. While a will is expressly concerned with dividing your estate upon your death, estate planning can (and should) provide for you during your lifetime, should you become incapacitated due to old age, illness or an accident. In addition, estate planning is important so you can establish a durable power or attorney and a medical durable power or attorney. In doing so, you’re designating someone who can make financial decisions on your behalf should you fall ill (durable power of attorney) and medical decisions on your behalf (medical durable power of attorney).

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• Get an attorney. Different provinces have many different laws with respect to a decedent’s estate. An estate planning attorney can professionally draft all necessary documents and make sure they conform with your province’s laws. Such documents are then less open to challenges upon your death. Oftentimes, improperly drawn up wills are invalid in court. To truly protect your family from any added stress upon your death, an estate planning attorney is a worthwhile and not necessarily costly expense. Each and every day, families fall victim to poor estate planning. To avoid such a fate, begin your estate planning as soon as possible.

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