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Candidates for the Village of Harrison Hot Springs filled the Memorial Hall stage on Tuesday night, for a three-hour all candidate meeting.

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The Harrison All Candidates Debate ran one hour over the planned timeframe and drew in hundreds of audience members, including election candidates in the neighbouring District of Kent and the local school board. Tuesday night's debate, hosted by the Harrison-Agassiz Chamber of Commerce at Harrison Memorial Hall, included all five mayoral candidates and all nine council candidates. After each candidate had a few minutes to introduce themselves and answer a question by the Chamber, the public was invited to write their own questions for the candidates. Emcee Allan Roth and a panel of

volunteers organized the resulting 150 questions into a handful of widerbased questions regarding green waste, business development, openness in meetings, tourism, recreation, paid parking and drinking water options. Each candidate had anywhere from 15 to 30 seconds to answer each question, but the two-hour time slot initially planned still wasn't long enough to handle quick answers from all the candidates. At 9:30 p.m., Roth announced they meeting would continue until 10 p.m. But the meeting also brought to light some underlying personality conflicts between several of the candidates, as well as allegiances. It's no secret to regular attendees of Harrison council meetings that

members don't always agree, and that was addressed by Mayor Ken Becotte in his opening speech. "There's a lot talk that we don't get along," Becotte said. "And at times that's true, and at other times, we do (get along)." Becotte is running for his second term as mayor, against former mayors Leo Facio and John Allen, and newcomers Arnold Caruk and Leslie Ghezeshan. Facio used his four minute introduction to list off accomplishments while he was in council, including those that came to fruition during the most recent administration, including the Spirt Square and the new reservoir. He also promised to "investigate the lack of

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development" over the past few years. Allen, who regularly disagrees very openly with council said "yes, I do get mad" but that it's because he feels the job of mayor is to ensure everything is done in the proper manner. He believes decisions are made in "back room meetings" prior to public meetings, a statement that Councillor Allan Jackson refuted later in the evening. "I think Mr. Allen is way off base," saying that current council goes into meetings with "pre-ordained decisions." "I have never made a decision in-camera," he stated. In-camera meetings are not open to the public CONTINUED ON 3

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Thousands of bald eagles will soon be coming down to earth and onto Fraser River shores, providing people with an opportunity to see raptors up close during the 16th annual Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival. Each year, the valley hosts over 300 pairs of nesting bald eagles and becomes the winter home to 3,000 to 5,000 additional eagles due to millions of salmon spawning on the Fraser River and a relatively mild climate. The two day FVBEF marks the start of eagle viewing in the Fraser Valley, festival president Jo-Anne Chadwick said. Running Nov. 19-20 this year, various sites from Mission to Agassiz will have interpreters, conservationists, and nature experts on hand to answer eagle watchers’ questions and provide valuable information. Guides will give talks at each site and at events around the region pertaining to eagles’ behaviour, their resiliency and fragility and their natural environment in the Fraser Valley and on the river. Four main bald eagle viewing areas will be set aside: three on land – Tapadera Estates, Eagle

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Ralph Smith, a volunteer with Orphaned Wildlife (OWL) Rehabilitation Society, releases Bella, a three-year-old eagle, back into the wild at Kilby in Harrison Mills during last year’s Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival.

Point Community Park, and Sandpiper Golf Resort in the Harrison Mills area – and one on the water, with Fraser River Safari jet boat tours. Several partner sites will also provide festival goers with unique experiences. For example, at the exhibitors fair at Leq’a:mel Hall in Deroche, a live teaching eagle, Sonsie, will be on hand, as well as workshops provided on bear awareness and ongoing eagle count tallies. The First Nations Sts’Ailes Healing Retreat Centre is scheduled to have food and dance and crafts – including drum and dream catcher making. There is also a planned education walk

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and talk focusing on the eagle from a Chehalis point of view. This will be the Sts’Ailes second year at the FVBEF, Chadwick said. The festival started out as an interpretive nature walk. In 1995, the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund and the Wild Bird Trust created the Harrison/Chehalis Bald Eagle Festival. Three years later its scope was broadened and the name changed to the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival. Funding for the festival comes out of Mission. The jet boat tours have been a fixture at the FVBEG for six years and put watchers in the middle of the action. Though blinds sur-

round the boats – and the land-based viewing areas – humans are still aliens in the eagles’ territory. Viewing etiquette means staying on trails and keeping a safe distance when possible – “getting closer” causes the subject to move away. But the chance to see eagles in their natural environment draws people to the area each year. Chadwick said 3,500 people came out for 2009’s two-day festival. Lower Mainlanders make up about 70 per cent of the festivals’ attendance, Chadwick said, but visitors also come in from Ontario, California and Virginia.

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and deal with labour, legal and land issues. Leslie Ghezeshan told the audience he has received feedback that he should have someone editing his printed material for proper English, and he dismissed the idea. "If editing it, it would not be me," he said. "I left it 'cause that's what I am." He is lobbying to bring equality to all of the Village's neighbourhoods, "not just the beach." He said he got interested in a one issue at council, started attended meetings, and saw the need for change. Arnold Caruk feels that tourism needs a boost to keep the community alive. "We lost the sand sculptures. There was no Poker Run this year, and now we're in danger of losing the arts, too," he said. As the Observer reported earlier this year, the Harrison Festival of the Arts is one of the last big tourism-driving events in Harrison, but is under threat of reshaping or possibly even folding due to a loss in gaming grants. Its future hangs in the balance as the Community Gaming Grant Review is currently being read by the government. The report will be made public in two months. The issue of paid parking has been talked about for several years

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Niek de Brouwer is the youngest candidate to run in Harrison Hot Springs.

in the Village, and candidates were able to voice their opinions on how that would affect local business. Facio believes there should be paid parking and that the revenue be used to clean up the beach. Council candidate Sonja Reyerse-Peters said if there were pay parking on Esplanade, then a plan should be in place to manage parking on side streets. Niek deBrouwer, the youngest council candidate, said pay parking should be considered only in certain areas, and only if the money were to benefit the Village. Council candidate Andrew Baziuk was one of many to say they wouldn't support pay

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LEO FACIO for Mayor of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs

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When voters go to the civic election polls on November 19, they’ll be asked to cast a ballot for school board trustees as well. School District 78 has a board of seven trustees, three who serve Agassiz-Harrison, three who serve Hope and one who

serves the Canyon region. In Agassiz and Harrison, there are four candidates running for the three seats. Incumbents Al Fraser, Marilyn Warren and Ron Johnstone, as well as past trustee Rose Tustian. The Observer sent each of the three Agassiz-Harrison candi-

date the same three questions, and each candidate has responded. We are printing their answers in alphabetical order, as they’ll be seen on the ballot next Saturday. For full election coverage, visit us online at www.ahobserver.com.

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Holger Schwichtenberg for Councillor of the District of Kent

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KEN SCHWAERZLE for Councillor District of Kent Approachable Dedicated Open-Minded

1) Parents are told about the dangers of too much screen time for their children, yet schools are bringing more and more technology into the classroom. What can be done to monitor students' use of computers and items such as iPods in their classroom? Al Fraser: I share parental concern about the issue of face time and the amount of technology in schools. When I retired from teaching, computers were beyond the novelty stage but used mainly by teachers with limited student access. Today computers are as important as photo copiers were in my day. Today we don't just talk about computers but it is how technology in general changes the way learning takes place. Between home and school, children are exposed to electronic games, phones, smart boards, iPods, iPads, wireless networks, and more. Parental concerns and Board of Education's concerns, are not just the face time issue but cumulative effect on child development, particularly young brains that are exposed to electronic emissions. Then there is the misuse of social media, particularly cyber bullying and students putting personal information online. The dangers of these practices

need to be taught including that this is on the public domain forever. Ron Johnstone: Too much of anything can be unhealthy – this is certainly true of screen time use by children. There is, however, a great difference between the engaging educational application of screen technology (as learning and information delivery tools) and non-educational entertainment purposes (video gaming and passive TV interaction). The use of screen technology in schools is relevant to our children and is important for their personal development, so long as it always has an educational purpose. I have seen first hand how the use of smart boards in the classroom can be a powerful tool for engaging children in their learning. In today's world it is critical that our children become technologically literate and understand the ethics surrounding its use. The Ministry

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of Education has just released the BC Education Plan. An important part of the plan is about improving parental engagement in our schools. I believe that good communication between the classroom teacher and the parent(s) is important in all aspects of development including the use of technology. This collaborative approach will provide opportunities for parents to make informed decisions. Rose Tustian: Screen time is a topic where educators need to engage parents; working together to help support students. Current “screen time” guidelines for children 5-17 years suggest two hours of recreational screen time per day. This screen time includes TV, computer and video games; they are linked to obesity, irregular sleep, behavioral problems, impaired academic performance and violence. Not all screen time is bad and combined with levels physical

activity it may well compensate for the effects on health. Computers in schools are beneficial learning tools and life lines to some of our most challenged students. Laptops have been introduced in many school districts with improved educational results particularly in reading and math. Computer usage must be quality and not quantity; they must be placed in the right hands and used in the right ways. Marilyn Warren: Technology, as used in the classroom, is for the purposes of research, learning and practice. It is important we remember it is a tool which enhances a student's learning experience. With the focus on individual learning, it will become even more important. While each school has developed it's own policy re: cell phones in the classroom, we have ongoing training in internet safety for students and staff.

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2) There seems to be a growing trend around the province in restructuring the traditional school year. How would you restructure the school year in Fraser Cascade, and what would be the benefits of that? Fraser: The short answer is that I would work with my fellow trustees, administrative staff and our education partners (parents, First Nations, support staff, teachers) to find a consensus on any restructuring of the school year. My personal choice would be some form of the year-round-school which has shorter periods of time between breaks. Queensland, Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school calendar has four 10-week teaching segments divided by four two-week breaks with a four-week summer break. The major reasons I would choose this calendar is that it is better pacing of the school year which is less stressful for both teachers and students, and that the shorter length of time between 10-week segments fosters learning retention (particularly true of younger students). The only changes in recent years to our local school calendar have been the four-day week in Boston Bar Elementary Secondary and the extension of the winter break by a second week. Both changes were driven by cost pressures from declining enrollment and the Ministry of Education requirement to

your ote counts! cut costs. New legislation could help bring many other changes such as later start times for secondary schools and that increasingly more learning can be done outside of the traditional classroom. Johnstone: Dynamics in every school district are very different, and what works in one school community may not necessarily work in another. Currently there is no discussion taking place about restructuring the traditional school calendar in our district. I am aware that there has been a growing interest in the area of an alternate or â&#x20AC;&#x153;balancedâ&#x20AC;? (year round) calendar in other districts and that this type of restructuring has taken place in a handful of schools in the province. Local community input would be beneficial and necessary to gain an understanding of the real value of any proposed changes. I am always open minded and would be willing to consider the pros and cons of restructuring the tra-

ditional school calendar while always keeping the needs of students at the forefront of my decision making. Tustian: School districts have become accustomed to an education calendar developed in the 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when students were required to help their parents on the farm. Many school districts have adjusted the traditional calendar, the most popular is adding minutes to the day for longer breaks at Christmas or spring. Research has found this does not increase student learning. A balanced school calendar gives even distribution of instructional days and school breaks

over a period of 12 months. Typically this is done using a rotation of three months of school followed by a one month break or three weeks at Christmas and in spring, followed by six weeks in the summer. Advantages of this system include improved student achievement, less absenteeism by both students and teachers, reduced student drop out rate, improved student attendance, continuous education which reduces the amount of material students forget over the extended summer vacation, special needs and at risk learners have less disruption to routines, motivation/engagement is increased, students can make up a course; get re-

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mediation or enrichment during their vacation time through intersession classes, less student and teacher â&#x20AC;&#x153;burn outâ&#x20AC;?, children get bored with two months off school in summer. There are opposing views on this topic and both views must be considered when evaluating the balanced school calendar. This is done by engaging parents, our community and educational partners. Warren: We have lengthened spring Break. We have also gone to a fourday week in Boston Bar. There is no plan to do the same thing at any of our other schools. There are a couple of real problems with changing the school year: Problems/costs of daycare for parents and loss of pay for our hourly paid staff. The board has no appetite for more changes.

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ROSE TUSTIAN Put Kids First!

Re-Elect Rose Tustian for Agassiz Harrison School Trustee School District 78

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as Mayor John Allen will: Lower taxes; Bring back real open government; Govern by the rule of law not the â&#x20AC;&#x153;buddy systemâ&#x20AC;?; Collect all DCCs, taxes, parkland entitlements etc from developers; Ban backroom dealings; Uphold the OCP; Stop the â&#x20AC;&#x153;spot zoningâ&#x20AC;? which is destroying neighbourhoods;. Ban councillors from working for developers; Clean up the lagoon; Protect our trails; Fix the trafďŹ c problem; Make Harrison a great place to live once again.

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> What I bring: â&#x20AC;˘ 9 years experience as your local School Trustee: â&#x20AC;˘ Vice President BC School Trustee Association FV Branch â&#x20AC;˘ BC School Trustee Association Provincial Council Representative â&#x20AC;˘ Moderator of BC School Trustee email list serve â&#x20AC;˘ Board of Education BC Public School Employers Association Representative â&#x20AC;˘ 16 yrs participation on SD 78 Education, Budget, Policy, Facilities & Operations Committees â&#x20AC;˘ 25 years as a voice for local parents in public education, Parent Advisory council/districts councils â&#x20AC;˘ Passion for public education system and our community's children > Community Service: â&#x20AC;˘ President, Kent Elementary & Agassiz Elementary Secondary Schools â&#x20AC;˘ Director, Agricultural Horticultural Association â&#x20AC;˘ Treasurer, Agassiz/Harrison Library Society â&#x20AC;˘ Advocate, BC Confederation of Parent advisory Councils Advocacy Hotline â&#x20AC;˘ Member, Fraser Valley Health Region Community Committee â&#x20AC;˘ Member, UFV Community Round Table > What I Believe: â&#x20AC;˘ Focus on High School completion rates â&#x20AC;˘ Individual learning for all students - Special Needs & Aboriginal â&#x20AC;˘ Maximize use of facilities â&#x20AC;˘ Balanced, transparent consultative budget With my track record as a Trustee & my experience working for our community, I am a uniquely qualiďŹ ed candidate that will ensure the best possible outcome is achieved for our children. Any questions? email me: rosetustian4schooltrustee@gmail.com Or visit my facebook page

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Amalgamation easy as pie

The audience for the all candidates meeting in Harrison Hot Springs Tuesday night wasn’t just made up of Village voters. Most of the candidates for the District of Kent council were on hand, too. And even though they can't cast a ballot, all of those candidates are paying close attention to the campaign playing out next door.They’ve got reason to be interested; those elected will be working very closely with Harrison council over the next three years. Rather than being true neighbouring communities, Harrison sits in the middle of the District of Kent. When it comes down to it, one isn't really whole without the other. The Village is a small piece of the pie, with the delicious crust lining the beachfront, and its tip pointing down toward Golf Road. The District is a much larger region, consisting of areas as diverse as Agassiz, Harrison Mills and even Rockwell Drive. Yes, they are two distinct governments, each with its own unique concerns. But should they be? Is amalgamation a possibility? That's what we asked last week, and a healthy number of readers answered online, through phone calls, and letters to the editor. Certainly the District of Kent is capable of handling diverse needs of the many neighbourhoods it encompasses. They have

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a recreation services department, a handful of doctors, chiropractors, a health clinic, a pharmacy, care homes, a well-used pavilion, a library, recreation centre and ample family parks. What more does a community need? For starters, a beach is nice. Harrison's beaches in particular are a rare gem. So are hotels that draw in tourists, business conventions, worldwide media attention and other perks. Accommodation is an important piece of the recipe, especially when your focus is drawing in tourism dollars. And while the Village, local businesses and Tourism Harrison are doing that, the average resident seems to want to make sure none of the those visitors like the Village enough to consider moving there permanently. The community is at odds with what types of houses should be built, and where. Everyone seems to be looking for the magic number of homes, trying to save each majestic corner from development. And they should be protective. The District of Kent is gorgeous, but Harrison is easily the prettiest piece of a bigger pie, the icing on the cake. It just seems the entire dish would be a more attractive item to serve up to guests, and the inevitable addition of new homeowners, who will undoubtedly want, and use, at least a few of the services that Kent offers.

LAST WEEK WE ASKED:

Should the District of Kent and Harrison Hot Springs amalgamate as one community? Here’s how you responded: Yes 55% No 45%

‘Occupy’ is just another squat

Tom Fletcher A full three weeks after the Occupy Wall Street protest camp sprang up in New York City, a few stragglers announced they were almost ready to “Occupy Maple Ridge” and “Occupy Revelstoke.” Perhaps other pathetic protests are still being dreamed up around B.C. But most have already packed up, and in places such as Prince George, these anti-capitalist rallies never led to an illegal squat. Let’s be clear about our squats, the ones in Canada and particularly B.C. They are explicitly anti-capitalist and statist in their message, which is presumably why they were funded by government unions. Despite the free food, power and porta-potties, these squats

quickly became filthy and dangerous as the chronic street drug population replaced the spoiled young drummers and hula-hoopers who camped out to curse corporations on their iPhones. And yes, squats are still illegal here, following the unanimous October decision of the B.C. Court of Appeal against David Arthur Johnston. This pretend-homeless guy’s antics are at the root of the latest squatter outbreak. Victoria and its courts caved in to Johnston and allowed camping on public property at night. But he demanded 24-hour squatting rights, because some supposedly homeless people are supposedly insomniacs, too. Turns out there were plenty of shelter beds on which to snooze away the day or night, and his vague claim of a constitutional right to camp on public property was summarily dismissed.

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I had a brief exchange with an Occupy Vancouver “organizer,” one Min Reyes, as she tried to rouse the reluctant radicals of Maple Ridge. Reyes defines herself in her Twitter profile as “Flirting with Anarchism while making love to Socialism,” which sums up B.C.’s occupy movement as well as

“Perhaps other pathetic protests are still being dreamed up around B.C. But most have already packed up...” anything. “My personal approach to the analysis of society relies on Marx’s historical materialism,” Reyes writes on her blog. After majoring in Marxism at SFU, she moved on to BCIT’s journalism program, but dropped

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out after a couple of weeks because her studies “compromised my personal values.” Turns out BCIT is all about “skills” to get a “job.” Bummer. A glimpse of these “values” was on display when a reporter from CKNW radio tried to cover a heroin overdose at Occupy Vancouver. She was shouted down and accused of shaping the news to benefit “Coke and McDonalds.” At Occupy Victoria, which I visited a few times before it descended into another needle park, signs warned against “chem trails,” smart meters and corporations. Campers were urged to “nationalize finance, energy and food” industries. Fiveyear plan for tractor production, anyone? Nationalizing banks is also at the top of Occupy Vancouver’s long, pretentious list of demands. Why is this stale leftist ideology so pervasive? Here’s a hint. The

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union representing these kids’ teachers is demanding higher corporate taxes to pay for their typically self-serving, financially illiterate contract demands. In Victoria, as in Vancouver, the huge growth in shelter, food, clothing and transition housing service doesn’t impress the hardcore system users. Victoria’s mayor built his reputation with years of street outreach work, but he’s still targeted for the ugliest treatment, including vandalism at his family home. Victoria council even kowtowed by voting to “support” the squat next to city hall, where Johnston used to camp. Then they cut off the power and water, which had been commandeered rather than set up by city staff at taxpayers’ expense, as was the case in Vancouver. In B.C.’s most “progressive” cities, we’re getting used to encountering public areas fouled by vomit, feces and used needles. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Mailbag Amalgamation 'has to happen' My answer to last week's "Question of the Week": Should the District of Kent and Harrison Hot Springs amalgamate as a one community? I think that eventually it will happen, should happen, has to happen. It will happen because over time the two communities will automatically grow

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together. It should happen because we like and compliment each other. And it has to happen for financial reasons: to run two communities side by side would eventually be — perhaps is already — quite a luxury! So, my answer is "Yes"! Ruth Altendorf

Re: Question of the Week I am speaking on behalf of my family of seven, all adults over the age of 35. Agassiz and Harrison should amalgamate all right . . . and with Chilliwack! We would be as large if not larger than Surrey. With this size comes more power, more amenities, more jobs. One larger government will have more clout than three smaller ones. This would also reduce high

end administration and we'd have more workers on the ground. Duplicated positions within the three communities municipal offices would eliminated. There would be more homes, more families and better schools. When you go to Victoria, you have more of a presence when you ask for something if you have a community of this size behind you. Jim Killer

I am writing regarding the beautiful new sound wall, near the roundabout at Highway 9. Concrete looks so much better than nature, and such a bargain at only $1.1 million dollars! I'm so glad our tax dollars are being used on projects like this, and not being wasted on silly things like healthcare and other vital services. Brad Slade P.S. All that money to block some noise from vehicles? Who are these very special people who should have bought somewhere else.

Consider Harrison Lake as a water source for region In part, I agree with former Abbotsford city engineer Ed Regts. Expanding the present Norrish Creek system is the most economical, however as he stated, this does not solve the problem for future

supply. We are about to expend $291 million to construct the Stave Lake water source. The AECOM report estimated that Abbotsford could face water shortage problems by

2016. What is the estimated life of the Stave Lake source? For an additional $110 to $159 million we could develop the Harrison Lake source and have a reliable

supply for 75 years plus. Did the City of Abbotsford consider approaching Langley, Maple Ridge, Aldergrove, Rosedale, Chilliwack or First Nations to partner on the Harrison

source? Lastly, much has been said with regard to the $65 million we will receive from the federal government if the P3 is approved. The money is tax dollars, whether or

not the source is federal, provincial or city, it is our money, it just comes from a different money pot! Allan C. Kraus Abbotsford

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ing in their classroom. Student learning is It needs to be a place optimized when they Johnstone: where they can build feel comfortable in A classroom setting their self confidence their classroom envishould be a place where and learn to collabo- ronment. each child’s unique rate and cooperate with Today’s classrooms learning others while are filled style is unlearning the with studerstood, importance of d e n t s supported respect as they who have and nurdevelop valua variety tured. able social and of learnA posilife skills. ing diftive classFinally, of ferences. r o o m great imporFor some, setting tance, the factors JOHNSTONE TUSTIAN should alclassroom setsuch as low chilting has to be lighting, dren to discover their a place where they can colour, music, separate passions, and provide become proficient in areas for various activthem with the tools the essential core sub- ities, opportunity for necessary for them jects of reading, writ- movement, walls that to succeed. Children ing, and mathematics. are visually appealing should have a sense of and structure are conbelonging and well beTustian: tributing factors for

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optimal learning. whole child – socially, Some students learn emotionally and acabest when they can demically. collaborate with their peers, are actively inWarren: volved in the learning Personally, I think the structure of process are desks in a row, offered flexone behind the ibility and other needs to creativity. change. Many Ideal classteachers are goroom seting to tables-intings don’t the-round. It is all look the more inclusive same, but of all children, they generWARREN especially with ally have the ministry gomany of the same elements. Com- ing to individual learnMany schools bine these with teaching. ers who are excited have already made this about what they are change. Technology, teaching and you have as a tool, needs to be a learning environ- more integrated into ment that nurtures the the classroom.

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Community Looking back The first draft of Engineers to leave Agassiz are pictured here lined up at station, in 1943. To find out more about life in Agassiz during war time, visit the AgassizHarrison Museum on Pioneer Avenue.

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Bella Vista Hotel had segregated beer parlours mediately. This project did not go ahead, as it turned out. A new hotel on the Lougheed Highway was built instead. As a bit of background information, for many years beer parlours in B.C. consisted of one side for men only and a separate one designated for women and escorts. Women were not welcome in the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side and men without a woman were not welcome in the women and escorts side. â&#x20AC;˘ Ralph Muirhead

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50 Years Ago, 1961 â&#x20AC;˘ A building permit was issued to F.O. White Co. Ltd. of Vancouver for construction of a hotel across from the CPR station in Agassiz on the site of the former Bella Vista Hotel on Pioneer. Plans called for 30 rooms, including 20 guest rooms, separate menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beer parlours, a cafĂŠ and a cocktail lounge. The hotel would cost about $125,000 and construction was to begin im-

was hurt working in the woods, the headline announced. Another accident in the dangerous job of logging 50 years ago. He suffered a broken leg and severe bruises to the other leg in an accident at Watkinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Logging Camp on Harrison Lake. The tree he was falling backended, falling on him

before he could scramble to safety on the steep hillside. His brother-inlaw, George Lenko, was working beside him and shouted for help. A crew of men brought the injured man to the crummy which took him through Fleetwood Logging to Harrison Hot Springs and then on to Chilliwack Hos-

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Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one sweet kid Remembrance Day Rededication Ceremonyy Memorial Hall

Kent Elementary student Kierra Walker is selling her collected Halloween candy to help aid cancer research

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Nine-year-old Kierra Walker did something unusual with her Halloween candy this year. Instead of eating it, or planning to, she is selling it, and giving the proceeds to charity to help fight cancer. The Kent Elementary Grade 4 student has experienced the disease through friends and family. Her cousin has cancer, an uncle died from it and her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best friend was diagnosed with leukemia. According to a recent study, cancer is the leading cause of death for Canadians. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It upsets her so much to hear that people are dying from [the disease],â&#x20AC;? her mother Chantel said. Initially, Kierra and an older friend were going to package and sell their collected Halloween sweets. When her friend decided not to pursue the idea, Kierra ran with it full-speed. She and her mom made a Tshirt for Kierra to wear while going door-to-door â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Treats for Cancer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to shed light on what she was doing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People were surprised that I was going to sell my candy,â&#x20AC;? she said. Each $5 bag contains an assortment of chocolate bars, chips and various candies. Kierra, who hopes to become a doctor, has raised $150 so far. She plans on giving her proceeds to leukemia research. Her next project she said will

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Kent Elementary Grade 4 student Kierra Walker with her Halloween candy sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selling to help raise money for cancer research. Chantel, her mom, looks on proudly.

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LestWe Forget Veteran talks about politics of war

Lest we forget.

'An idiot was trying to take over the world' Like many veterans, Wes Johnson doesn't share his stories about going off to fight in the Second World War. He'll tell you the years he was overseas — 1941 to '46, or thereabouts, he says. He'll tell you he was stationed in England, France, Belgium and Holland, and that there was "a lot of movement" in the first part of the war, and it settled near the end. "It wasn't like home," he says, laughing and tilting back in his chair just a little, in his Agassiz home. "We were moving at a pretty face pace (in the beginning). But at the end, not so much. The enemy was on the backup." But when it comes to recanting the times spent battling, it's not something he does freely. It's not all about the guns and fighting, he says. There is more to war, like politics. Johnson served Agassiz as mayor for 16 years, beginning in 1954. He had moved here in '47, with his wife Nina, when there were about 1,200 people in the town and a bustling ferry service. In total, he was involved in politics for 25 years. So, he willingly talks about the politics of war, and his personal view of Adolf Hitler. "I'm opposed to war but I think the Second World War, there were definite reasons for going," he says. "There was an idiot trying to take over the world." He sees a similarity between the world back then, and the current state of the world today. "I think when the general public has had enough, they're going to lash out against the establishment." Dictators are able to take control in areas where the people don't feel safe in the first place, he says. In Holland, for example, the people were starving. "They had no food," he said. And while he doesn't live the stories over and over — not even telling war stories to his children when they asked — he says the memories live on. "Everyone thinks it goes away," he says. And at first, it seems to.

"But later, it comes back." Both of his brothers served in the same war, and Johnson says he can still recall the exam he took to decide what rank he would be. "Anybody that had Grade 8 was made into a corporal," he says, chuckling. There's one more story Johnson will talk about. When he left to go overseas, along with all the other young "goofy" boys, he left behind Nina MacGregor. But when he came back years later, she was there waiting for him and they eventually were married. They had 60 years of marriage together, and when asked about how those years were he only has two words. "Too short." She's been gone for ﬁve years now, and while Johnson still manages to get around, he can see that he's starting to slow down. Up until a few years ago, he would always march in the Agassiz Remembrance Day Parade. "But my legs are all screwy now," he says. But he will be there today to remember.

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Fiction work takes inspiration from mother Novel by Harrison writer is tale of broken promises, reconciliation, forgiveness Brett Bonderud THE OBSERVER

Given up to a English charity home and transported to Canada at the turn of the 20th century, Harrison Hot Springs writer Diane Wild’s mother was torn from her family. Her mother, Ellen was one of an estimated 100,000 children sent here between 1869 and 1939 to work as virtual slaves on remote farms and in hinterland villages performing menial labour and other services. According to a 2009 Canadian Press report, many of these child labourers were taken to far off former colonies such as Canada, Australia and South Africa without the knowledge or permission of their parents. “When they sought [the charity home] solution, most [parents] did not realize that their children could end up being transported to foreign lands,” Wild has written. It may have taken many years to “buy back” passage home or fully come to terms with what had occurred. Children might be told they were orphans when in fact they had several siblings or were worked to death simply because their families hadn’t had a full understanding of their children’s plight. Wild’s debut novel, Forsaken Trust, is loosely based on her mother’s story amidst these circumstances. “I wrote the book

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Harrison Hot Springs writer Diane Wild holding her debut novel Forsaken Trust amidst assorted letters and photos related to her mother. The young girl on the book cover is Ellen, her mother.

for my daughters, my grandchildren and my mother,” she said. [The story] should be told.” Wild’s mother Ellen was born in Birmingham, England in 1902. After Ellen’s father died of typhoid fever, and her mother lost her job at a factory due to injury, she, her younger brother Sam, and sister Ida and her mother Mary, were forced to move in with her aunt, out-of-work uncle and their five children. With a promise of better times ahead, Ellen was put into a Barnardo Home at sevenyears-old and later

transported to Canada. Her younger brother was next in line for the charity home but he caught typhoid fever. When he recovered, Ellen’s mother chose not to send him away. Ellen was alone, never fully recovering from her abandonment as anger and bitterness toward her mother grew. Unaware that her mother had written the charity homes inquiring after her, Ellen gave up on her family as she felt they gave up on her. In the novel, Ellen’s mother Mary tries desperately to find her lost daughter and bring her

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The Ellen in the novel works hard to find love and trust and gain strength. Wild’s mother found it through other means. “Because she lacked normal parenting, she had no emotional coping skills and consequently was often self-indulgent and unfeeling,” Wild has written of her mother. “In my home, my mom worked – she was a door-to-door salesperson. She smoked and gambled and played Whist.” Wild said she would have liked to have made the book non-fiction but there were too many gaps to fill. Through writing Forsaken Trust, however she aptly filled in the gaps necessary for closure. Forsaken Trust is available for $13 through Summer Bay Press at summerbaypress.com or via the author by email at diane. wild@gmail.com.

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home. Because her mother rarely spoke of her time in Canada, Wild had to hypothetically place herself in situations she thought her mother might have encountered. Some missing gaps in her mother’s life were filled in with Barnardo Home historical records. Forsaken Trust’s storyline mirrors the helplessness of the heroine Ellen, who is caught in a strange land, fighting to be loved, and eventually making it back to England where she reconciles with her family but not before undergoing personal loss. Making it back to England during the Twenties, Wild’s mother’s family ties were brittle and a happy home life a fantasy. “I tried to put myself in my mother’s position – living again in England – with a brother and sister who stayed,” she said.

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our standing in the National Communities in Bloom Competition. I did, and wow! Harrison Hot Springs has not only won the Five Blooms Award but also the National Landscape Award! Congratulations to the CIB Harrison Hot Springs Volunteer Committee. Their efforts brought to the attention of the judges of the national competition the beautiful landscaping created by the talented and hard-working Harrison Hot Springs village crew. Our thanks to all of you! Finally, there is the Ranger Station Art Gallery’s last show of the year, called “The Small Works Show.” It is opening on Nov. 13 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and features beautiful and affordable art. The show runs from Nov. 5 to Dec. 4 and, with the Ranger Station being situated where it is, a visit is on my program!

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National awareness program coming to Agassiz Library “Get checked now” is a national public awareness campaign currently being promoted by the Canadian Diabetes Association to urge Canadians age 40 and older to get checked for type 2 diabetes. There is a reason for this urgency. Type 2, if left untreated, can result in a variety of complications and can shorten your life by 5 to 15 years. The focus on type 2 diabetes stems from the fact that today, nine million (epidemic numbers) Canadians are living with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes (elevated blood glucose levels which are yet not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes). In some cases, a person can have this disease but not have any signs or symptoms. Regular check-ups with a health care provider are an important factor in preventing or managing diabetes. On Thursday, November 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can be checked for diabetes at the Agassiz Public Library by a health professional from the Agassiz Community Health Centre. In addition to professional advice, you will be able to pick up information about diabetes and its management to read at home. Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism— the way the body uses digested food for growth and energy. Most of the food people eat is broken down into glucose, the form of sugar in the blood. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body. After digestion, glucose passes into the bloodstream, where it is used by cells for growth and energy. For glucose to get into cells, insulin must be present. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, a

large gland behind the stomach. When people eat, the pancreas automatically produces the right amount of insulin to move glucose from blood into the cells. In people with diabetes, however, the pancreas either produces little or no insulin, or the cells do not respond appropriately to the insulin that is produced. Glucose builds up in the blood, overflows into the urine, and passes out of the body in the urine. Thus, the body loses its main source of fuel even though the blood contains large amounts of glucose.

“Regular check-ups with a health care provider are an important factor” The long-term complications of high blood sugar develop gradually. The longer you have diabetes — and the less controlled your blood sugar — the higher the risk of complications. Possible complications include: cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, kidney damage, eye damage, foot damage, and skin and mouth conditions. Recent investigation – still needing further research and confirmation – suggests that high blood sugar levels may also increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people who have type 2 diabetes and a certain gene linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. As well, it has been noted that, for some reasons yet unclear, people with diabetes have a higher risk of some cancers. Like the complications, symp-

toms of type 2 diabetes may not be initially apparent and they can vary depending on how high your blood sugar is elevated. Some of the signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes include: increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, slow-healing sores, mild high blood pressure, frequent infections – such as gum or skin infections, vaginal or bladder infections, tingling or numbness in the hands or feet, and the presence of ketones in the urine. (Ketones are a byproduct of the breakdown of muscle and fat that happens when there’s not enough insulin.) About 90 per cent to 95 per cent of people with diabetes have type 2. Although some of the risk factors like aging, a family history of diabetes, or being a member of a high-risk population cannot be controlled, most other risk factors can be. They include excess body weight (the primary risk factor), inactivity, and prediabetes. Research has showed that a achieving a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet, increasing physical activity, limiting intake of fat and sugar, maintaining a normal blood pressure, and not smoking are steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. As well, people who are already showing symptoms of this disease should be tested earlier than the age of 40. But, If you are age 40 or older, you should be tested at least every three years. As a lifesaving gift to yourself, make the necessary lifestyle changes and GET CHECKED. – submitted by Agassiz Community Health

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Depending on which clock I look at, I have a rough idea of what time it is, but I have the urge to Google the universal atomic clock. Takes me a little time to adjust to any time change. I find I have become a bit resistant to change of all sorts. What doesn’t change, however, is the neverending stream of books that passes through my hands at the library. I find that while you can’t judge a book by its cover, you can certainly be intrigued enough by the title to want to have a deeper read.

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It is said that a mother’s love is ageless & although it’s been 4 years since you left us we hold your love in our hearts each & every day. We miss you & think of you often. We thank you for being the beautiful person you were & continue to be in our memories. We remember your unconditional love. That love is still the constant in our lives. Watch over our boy, Mom; one day we’ll all be together again. With love, the McRae Family

BLAKE ANDREW VANDALE Jan. 24th, 1982 Nov. 11th, 2005

Remembering you is easy We do it every day It’s just the pain of losing you That never goes away. May the winds of love blow softly And whisper for you to hear That we’ll always love & miss you And wish that you were here. Forever in our hearts, Mom & Dad, Bryan, Bradley, Brent & family

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 134

COOK required, part time, with experience in MEXICAN food. Good wages to right person, please drop off resume to: Gloria’s Restaurant, 43915 Industrial Way.

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical ofﬁce & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126. TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certiﬁed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

LIGHT DUTY CLEANERS Five Star Building Maintenance has Immediate F/T and P/T openings (daytime only). We offer training programs, attractive wages and comprehensive beneﬁts. Fax resume to 604-435-0516 or email to careers@ﬁvestarbc.ca

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PROCESSOR OPERATOR WANTED to run a Waratah dangle head 320 Cat. Work on site in our post and rail yard in beautiful Southern BC. Great working conditions, competitive wage, beneﬁts, proﬁt sharing, 10 hour days, 4 days a week. This is a F/T permanent position. Email or phone: g_zieske@xplornet.ca Gary at 250-295-7911 ext. 102

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September 16, 1931 – November 1, 2011 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our father George Stanley Deasty, in Salmon Arm, B.C. on November 1, 2011. Stan is survived by his two sons, Peter (Bonnie) of Sorrento, B.C. and Michael (Nancy) of Whitehorse, Yukon. Three grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, sister Peggy MacKay and common law wife Betty Goddard. Stan was born in Premier, B.C. on September 16, 1931. He spent his childhood around Harrison Mills and Agassiz, B.C. and his younger years logging on the sunshine coast. He spent 10 years in the RCAF after which he moved his family to Chase, B.C. where he worked at the Adams Lake sawmill for 15+ years. He started wintering in Lake Havasu City, Arizona in the early seventies, where he met Betty. Stan collected stamps in the early years and was heavily involved in church activities. The family would like to send out a very sincere thank you to Dr. Kevin Goldberg and the excellent nursing staﬀ at the Salmon Arm hospital. A memorial service was held at St. Mary's in Sorrento on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories at www.ﬁschersfuneralservices.com.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

LOOKING for experienced granite polisher and installer. A minimum three years of experience in the ﬁeld is required. Salary depending on experience. Medical beneﬁts and life insurance included. Email resume to sales@justinsmarble.com or call 778-880-0328.

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EDUCATION

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HELP WANTED

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY requires Dispatch Manager - Central Interior. Must ensure smooth, efficient scheduling of material delivery & perform operational tasks for truck fleet. Candidates will be organized, proactive and work well under stress. Experience in trucking an asset. Forward resumes to: paverswanted@yahoo.ca FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051.

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172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

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CARDS OF THANKS

To everyone who participated and helped make our annual Quilt Show a success

Thank you. TICKET WINNERS:

Quilt - Betty Sheppard Fraser River Safari - Sharon Adrian Country Folk - Mary Fast Kilby Christmas Cottage - Johanna Struys Kim’s Country Kitchedn - Debbie Forde Kilby Season Pass - Lyn Robinson From Harrison Mills Community Club & Stitch a Rip

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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PETS 477

PETS

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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PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, ﬂat rfs. Cln Gutters $80. 1-855-240-5362

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TREE SERVICES

563 Lab Husky X Puppy- Good owners w/ fenced yard wanted for 6 month old puppy. Black w/ golden hand markings. Has had all shots & been spade. $500~ Call (604)796-3772 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 POODLE, Miniature. Puppies. 3m, 1st & 2nd shots, dewormed, paper trained. $575. (604)856-8267 SHIHTZU / TOY POODLE. Male pups. Vet checked, shots, deﬂead & dewormed. $400 604-744-8793

604-777-5046 SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS - start or grow your small business. Free to apply. Qualify for up to 100K. www.leadershipgrants.ca.

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LEGAL SERVICES

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

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Swiss Mountain cross, 8 mos, male, very loving, $500. (604)845-2223, lv msg.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

BOARDING

Dog Sitter Req. for friendly Labradoodle, doesn’t bark, likes children & other pets. Needs a home for 3 weeks, Dec. 27 - Jan. 17. 796-3484

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PETS

BABY COCKATIELS for sale. Hand fed. $60 each. Phone (604)951-4660 (Surrey). BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG PUPPIES FOR SALE. First shots and dewormed. Call 778-551-1901 $1250 a PUP. Take me home! BORDER Collie/Springer Spaniel X. Vet checked, dewormed, ﬁrst shots. $300. Call 604-746-6728 BOSTON TERRIER pups born Aug 31st, upto date shots, dewormed & vet checked $800 ph 604-814-5014 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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518

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LANDSCAPING

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ENGLISH BULLDOG Puppies P/B,CKC,Reg’d microchip, vet chk, health guarantee, champ pedigree, parents onsite $2800. (604)462-7563 www.mcgregorsbulldogs.ca

MOVING & STORAGE

#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Mini Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting at $30/hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount. 604-721-4555.

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STORAGE

FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPIES!! maandpawfrenchbulldogs.com 604309-5333 char04@shaw.ca LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Family Based Hobby Breeder. $750 604-595-5840. Avail Nov 20th. redbarnlabradoodles.blogspot.com

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STORAGE

Agassiz All Storage • Secured parking for recreational vehicles • Heated bays starting at $ 100 for 10'x8' 7651 Industrial Way Agassiz, BC Ph: 1.604.796.5577 info@agassiz-all-storage.com • www.agassiz-all-storage.com

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ACREAGE

15 Arizona Ranch Lots! 50% OFF! AAA+ View Lots. $0 Down! Starting $99/MO! Guaranteed Financing! Near Tucson’s Int’l Airport www.sunsiteslandrush.com 1-800659-9957- Mention Code 7

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OLIVER. Beautiful furnished 2 bdrm condo, only $116/mo strata fee, will take trade. Only $205,000. Contact (604)869-1111

FOR SALE BY OWNER

BUILDING SUPPLIES

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

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FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

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FUEL

FURNITURE

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 OAK TABLE WITH LEAF, 4 chairs $200; china cabinet $100; loveseat $200; wrought iron glass top table w/ 4 chairs $250; variety white wicker furniture, various prices. 604-796-2529

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

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. FAST RELIEF the First Night!! Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramps Gone. Sleep Soundly, Safe with Medication, Proven Results. www.allcalm.com 1-800-765-8660.

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MISC. FOR SALE

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 -FOR SALE5000 kw HW Diesel Generator 110-230 V $600 3-VHF Radios w/ antennas 33ft tandem trailer, extra steel, plus lumber for decking $700 Mercury leg $400 1 Royal Blue Velour couch $80 Burgundy couch & loveseat $150 Open to offers Call (604)798-0171

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 deliver to BC & Alberta www.DriveHomeNow.com

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

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 HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated,$575/month includes utilities. Call 604-794-7132 HHS-Newly reno’d 1 bdrm apt w/ view of lake & mount., nice deck, inclds cable. NP/NS $545/m + util 604-856-2479

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HOMES FOR RENT

AGASSIZ $1500 3bdrm Rancher w 37’x38’ shop and 30’x40’ covered parking, AVAIL call 778 891 9086 AGASSIZ. 1747 Garden Pl. 4 bdrm, 5 appl., avail now $1200/mo. + util., approx 10x20 workshop. Pets negot. Call Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage. (604)792 0077 HARRISON, 905 Hot Springs Rd. 3 bdrms, new reno’s. Lrg yard. Ref’s req. Avail now. 604-792-9097. NEW 4 bdrm,3 bath. Burkeville area Rmd/Canada line, bus @ $2950 2100 ft. - Pam 604-780-8010

CARS - DOMESTIC

1955 Pontiac, rare, great winter project, extra parts. $5500. Call (604)795-6379 1990 MERCURY TOPAZ, loaded 4 door. Mechanic owned, blue, 254K Aircared, $800. 604-855-9601 1997 LINCOLN MARK 8 LSC black, 182K, 1 owner, garage kept, $6900 obo. (604)820-8218. 1997 Olds V6, 4 door, white, A-1 cond, aircared 2 years. view Louie’s Automotive, Yale Rd., West 2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $2995 obo (604)826-0519 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL sports sedan - V-6, loaded, blk. grey leather. grt. shape $3450 (604)556-4242 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $7895/obo. (604)826-0519 2007 CHRYSLER 300: $11,900 with 55,000 km in excellent condition, 604-574-9249 2009 AVEO LT. Merlot Jewel color. Still has new car smell! 7,500 kms. A/c, sunroof, spoiler, $9,500. ﬁrm. Phone 604-859-5129 2010 Chev Impala, 4 dr Sedan, 61,000k, exc cond., $13,900. Call 604-309-4001. 2011 CHRYSLER, SILVER, 2000 series, 4,037km. $25,000 obo (250)485-8081

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1990 Honda Civic stnd, great mileage, near new batt/tires/brakes, $1300 obo. Must sell 604-859-6418 1996 TOYOTO COROLLA PLUS, auto, green, 4/dr, a/c, 156K, timing belt replaced, new exhst, reg. srvc, good brakes/tires, AirCared 03/13 $3100 obo. (604)507-9945 2000 Hyundai Accent, 4dr, std 5spd, 4cyl., 1.5lt, blue, $1600, 604-793-7843 or 604-392-7772 2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3995 obo. (604)826-0519

2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG Kompressor AMG Sport Package, 5.5 litre V-8, 493 HP. Hardtop retractable roof, 31,000 km. Online auction now: www.bcacuction.ca. Info: 250-952-5003

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1997 Ford 19’ Travel Home Country cruiser by Knight Hill RV, exc cond, fully equip. $15.000. (604)751-0122 1998 VANGUARD, 22’ motor home, on Ford 350 chassis, 114K kms. $10,500. Call 604-869-1111

1999 Slumber Queen Adventurer Camper

10 Foot WS model with all the trimmings, 13’’ Sansui TV, queen bed 8 foot awning & much more! Excellent Condition. Reduced to $7000. Please call: 604-535-5777 or 604-785-6827

2000 DODGE GREAT WEST VAN Class B Motorhome 318V8 107,000 km. Rebuilt transmission has 400 km & warranty. Like new in & out. A/C, fantastic fan, toilet, shower, am/fm stereo w/ CD & Cassette, dvd w/ screen. Fridge, stove, micro, sink. A must see! $23500 obo. 604-796-8792 2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 5th wheel, 180K, full load $16,500 obo. 604-812-1278 2005 Wilderness 30’ 5th wheel, 13’ slide, rear lounge, fbrgls siding, very clean, $18,900. (604)556-3635

2010 ADVENTURER 106DBS

Elec. happi jac., ext. speakers, microwave, thermopane windows, generator ready! $23,995 (stk.31006) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2011 LAREDO 291TG

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SUITES, LOWER

Agassiz-2brm suite, 4 appl., sm pet ok, DD & Ref’s req’d, NS. $700/mo, incds heat & hyd. (604)796-9052

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SUITES, UPPER

AGASSIZ, private carriage house in the country. 2 bdrm, maple kit., ss appl., hrwd ﬂrs, open concept, 10’ ceilings, a/c, w/d, priv deck, mtn views, n/s, n/p, $950/m + util. Nov 1. Ref. (604)796-2733/703-6843 BURNABY, 3 bed and 1 bath upper level newly renovated suites home in Burnaby south slopes. Near skytrain. Avl November 15. $1200+half utilities (no smoking) REFERENCES REQUIRED.! Call 604-910-4528

2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 sp, 2 dr., grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500 604793-3819 2007 Toyota Corolla, auto, 4 cyl, black, 68,000 kms. $9500. Call (604)751-0108 2007 TOYOTA MATRIX TRD. Red, 2WD, + new snow tires, exc. cond. 17,000kms $13,995. 604-864-6256 2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, 27,000K, auto trans, p/w, etc, ext warr, $10,495 obo. (604)703-0822 2011 Nissan Versa Htch bck, fully loaded, 33,000km like new. whlse price $12,500, 793-5520 (5961)

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Elec. awning, “FAMILY SIZED” dinette, LCD TV, power storage jack & more. $27,995 (Stk.30854) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

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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

MOTORCYCLES

1983 YAMAHA, 750 Virago chopper project bike, $5000 spent, $1375 obo. Call Ed (604)860-0222 1985 HONDA V-45 Magna 750cc, good shape. $1400 obo. Call (604)869-9418

1992 CARDINAL 5th wheel 26’ trailer, one slide out, A/C, good fridge, 4 burner stove, furn., lots of cupboards, awning, queen bed + davinol. N/S. N/P. Approx. 4,000 km. on tires. $3995. (604)859-8916 1994 Bounder M.H, chev 454 engine, new fridge, hot water tank, leveling legs, California room , 20’ awning, Bsmt. mod. $18,000, 10061 Brentwood Dr ,604-792-5812 1995 ALJO 21½ ‘ 5th wheel trailer, 1 owner, smoke free. Kept indoors, very clean, low mi., sleeps 6, $10,500. (604)823-6459

DUPLEX/4-PLEX

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2011 5th Wheel 32’ Gooseneck Cargo Trailer, triple axle, 4000lb ramp, electric brakes, roof vents, 36” side door, like new, $12,500. Call 604-842-8009.

REAL ESTATE

MATTRESSES staring at $99 Two 6 month old pups (1 male, 1 female) looking for a loving home. Vet checked: eyes, ears & heart Registered CKC & micro chipped Parents, champion CKC registered. Socialized with children and other animals Call : 604 - 460 - 8086 CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788 DOGO ARGENTINO. Reg’d. puppies. M & F. Champion background. $2800. each. 604-853-8531 Abbts.

AUTO FINANCING

Mech. Spec. 2001 Honda Accord, Silver - a/c, leather, auto, V-Tec, V6, s/r. Needs trans. $3000: (604)853-5310 (after 10 am)

MISC. WANTED

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. Steel Buildings. Reduced Factory Inventory. 30x36 – Reg $15,850 Now $12,600; 36x58 – Reg $21,900 Now $18,800, 48x96 – Reg $48,700 Now $41,900; 81x130 – Reg $121,500 Now $103,900. Source# 1N4 800-964-8335

548 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

810 Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

627 Swiss Mountain pups. Look like Bernese but short-hair & smaller. Gentle. 604-795-7662 lv msg.

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

HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604799-3743. Homesense@shaw.ca

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1987 Olds Delta 88, 4dr, maroon in/out, like new, 2nd owner, aircared. $2800 ﬁrm. 604-392-3950

CHILLIWACK, 1200sf, 2 bdrm over 45 rancher, 2 bath, f/p, cov patio, 5 appl, $239,900. Call (604)625-3498

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ZIMMERMANN PIANO with bench. $1800: (604)538-9456

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TRANSPORTATION

COLLECTING OLD CANADIAN AND AMERICAN COINS. Call Travis 604-796-0320

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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 ~

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**HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect 1-866-287-1348. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1995 Ford Explorer, Eddie Bauer, 5 spd, 4x4, loaded, leather, sunroof, exc cond. $3900. 778-565-4230 2010 SANTA FE GL, silver, 9,920 kms. $20,490. Orig owner, pristine cond. 2.4L, 6 spd, auto, shiftronic, 5 star safety rating, extra ﬂoor mats. Call Joe 604-850-0354. 7 - 9 pm.

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TRUCKS & VANS

1989 Astro van, aircared nov 2011, new battery, runs great, $650. call SOLD 1991 FORD AEROSTAR van, electronic AWD, automatic, reliable, excellent in the snow. $500. Call (604)869-7188 1992 PLEASUREWAY van, Dodge Ram, 318 4 spd. eng. Immac. $20,900 obo (604)853-2427 1993 CHEVY 1/2 TON with extended cab, 5 speed, no rust. $1800 obo. Call 604-869-7376 1994 F150, 5.0 4X4 club cab, canopy, runs great, extras, some rust, $2500 obo. Must sell 604-859-6418 1994 MAZDA PICK UP, with canopy, V6, 5 spd standard, 178,000 km. excellent cond. $3400 obo. Call (604)860-0222 ask for Ed. 1995 Ford F150 4.9L, 5spd, 198,km, 7’ box, ﬁbreglass cap, aircare 2013. $1500. (604)751-0122 2002 BUICK RENEVOUS 7 PGR FWD auto a/c loaded tint ST#99 $5900 DL#31038 604-855-0666 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT cr.cab, lthr, s.box 6” lift Hemi St#59 $14,900 DL#31038 604-855-0666 2005 FORD F250 pwrstrk diesel Qcab, 4X4 auto c/w 5th whl st#125 $8,900 DL#31038 604-855-0666 2005 FORD FREESTAR SE VAN 7pgr auto a/c loaded tint ST#129 $4900 DL#31038 604-855-0666 2005 GMC 3/4 T longbox ext’d cab, Duramax, leather, 65K, incl 5th whl hitch & brake ctrl, 1 owner, clean, $25,900. (604)556-3635 2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, Onstar, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $6400. 604-812-1278 2007 CHEV 2500LS duramax diesel cr.cab Allison trans, load,st#87 $18,900 DL#31038 604-855-0666 2007 DODGE CARAVAN. Silver, loaded, new front tires, exc cond. 604-556-0124 or 604-850-7827 2007 DODGE RAM 3500 Cummins turbo diesel leather, loaded $13,900 st#124 DL#31038 604-855-0666 2007 FORD F250 pwrstrk diesel Qcab, 4X4 auto s.box load st#89 $14,900 DL#31038 604-855-0666 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT diesel cr.cab 4X4 auto s.box load st#117 $15,900 DL#31038 604-855-0666 2007 FORD F350 XLT pwr strk diesel cr.cab4X4 auto s.box $16,900 ST#126 DL#31038 604-855-0666 2007 GMC ext 1 ton cargo van, 280,000 all hwy km, 6L, fully loaded, all factory options, GM dealer serviced from new, exc cond. $11,995. Call (604)351-7333

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