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Man found dead in shared cell Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Police have been called in to investigate a death at Mountain Institution. Jeremy Phillips, 33, was found "unresponsive" in his cell at 10:05 a.m. Monday morning. He was about halfway through a six-year, nine month sentence for aggravated

assault and conspiring to commit an indictable offence. "We're not really aware of what happened," Brandon Banks, Mountain's assistant warden of management services, told The Observer on Tuesday. "The police are working through these questions. "What I can conÀrm is we've had

an inmate death." However, Agassiz RCMP Sgt. Mike McCarthy said they are convinced Phillips was murdered. Phillips was in his cell with another prisoner through the night. "They were bunk mates, two in a cell," McCarthy said. He added Phillips died sometime

late Sunday night or on Monday morning. However he died, Banks said "the loss of anyone's life is a tragedy, and the death of an inmate is taken very seriously. " Corrections Service Canada will review the circumstances of the death now, and "there is substantial follow up" in all prison deaths.

Banks said that deaths in prison are not as common as some people may think. "It's not the case (that this happens often)," he said. Phillips began his sentence on October 18, 2006 and was set for release on July 13, 2013. Next of kin has been notiÀed. news@ahobserver.com

Hemlock proposes huge expansion Robert Freeman BLACK PRESS

40 years service Alan Pryor received several gifts of appreciation for his 40 years of service with the Agassiz Fire Department, during the annual firefighters awards on Saturday night at the Friendship House. JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER Several awards were given out that night. For full coverage, see inside.

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A Langley-based developer wants to give a "fresh start" to the oncebankrupt Hemlock Valley Ski Resort by expanding it into a year-round recreation facility. "What's unique about our project is we're trying to include Harrison Lake in our whole program," developer Ralph Berezan said Monday. "That would be kind of neat, to go from water skiing in a wet suit to snow skiing on the mountain," he said. The project masterplan envisions an all-season facility linking the mountain to expanded resort residential areas and to summer recreational activities on Harrison Lake. A hotel named Chateau Hemlock, residential condos, restaurants, pubs, marina, retail shops and at least one nine-hole golf course are also envisioned in the masterplan. But Àrst the project must obtain

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necessary approvals from local, regional and provincial governments, and from the Chehalis First Nation. After than comes the task of raising development costs, estimated at more than $514 million -and that's just for the Àrst phase of the Àve-stage project. Total estimated development costs reach nearly $2.5 billion. Berezan is undaunted. "I think it would certainly keep the tourist industry alive in that particular area, if we do get our approvals," he said. "We're very fortunate to have two airports near our hill, and I think with the growth projected for the Fraser Valley, we're going to have access to a lot of people." The masterplan notes the existing ski resort had "stalled and languished" due to circumstances that Berezan said included aging facilities and CONTINUED – ON PAGE 2

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difÀcult access. "It needed some new chairlifts; it needs some of these things we hope to do," he said. The plan, if approvals are obtained, is to start with upgrading the existing ski resort to attract more skiers from the Greater Vancouver area with its 2.3 million population. Progressively adding new features like more ski runs, residential

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and retail developments - plus the lakeside development at Ten Mile Bay in cooperation with the Chehalis First Nation - the masterplan envisions Hemlock becoming a "world-class" destination resort. A copy of the draft masterplan is available online at www.tca.gov. bc.ca/resort_plans/_list_of_plans. htm. An open house will be held Dec. 1 starting at 10 a.m. at the Chehalis Band Hall. rfreeman@theprogress.com

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Deputy Chief Gerald Basten (right) laughs and Mayor Lorne Fisher listens, as Agassiz Fire Chief Wayne Dyer gives a speech during the 2010 Fire Department Awards on Saturday night at the Friendship House. He was awarded the Governor General of Canada Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal, in recognition of 20 years of loyal and exemplary service. Chief Dyer thanked the department for their commitment to the community, and his wife, for supporting him. JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

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OBSERVER news Pryor earns 40 year bar Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

There were several poignant moments during the Annual Agassiz Fire Department Awards on Saturday night. Several ÀreÀghters thanked their girlfriends and wives for being so supportive of their dedication to the department, and to the community. And so did Fire Chief Wayne Dyer, who said it was his wife who helped him decide to take the job as chief. When he was tossing and turning about taking on that role, she knew exactly what to say: You can do it. Dyer was one of many ÀreÀghters to receive awards at the ceremony, held at the Friendship House. They were: Aaron Schlechter, most volunteer hours (in 2009). Eric Morrow, most volunteer hours (2010). John Pannekoek, James G. Morrow award for rookie of the year. Don Jorgensen, Carl Tyfting Memorial shield award for

Àremen of the year. Eric Morrow, 10 year long service pin and bars. Chad Hedrick, Honorary lifetime member award for 13 years service. Simon Ozzard, 15 year long service pin and bars. Fire investigator Ray Aitken, Honorary lifetime member award for 20 years service assisting the Agassiz Fire Department with Àre investigations. Fire Chief Wayne Dyer, Governor General of Canada Fire Services Exemplary Service

Grattan, Birch plead guilty to 2007 murder in Harrison home Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Two people have plead guilty to several charges relating to the death of Scott Daniel Lee. Robert Hugo Grattan, 22, and Nicole Amanda Birch, 24, are currently on trial for Lee's murder, who was found dead in a Harrison Hot Springs home on November 23, 2007. It was announced in New Westminster Supreme Court on Wednesday that a plea agreement had been made. The pair plead guilty to manslaughter, aggravated assault and robbery.Both suspects are from the Surrey area. The Crown is seeking a 10 to 12 year sentence for each of the accused, Grattan and Birch. "The investigators on this homicide would like to extend a thank you to the witnesses that came

forward and stepped up to tell the truth and testify to the best of their ability” says Cpl. Dale Carr of the Integrated Homicide Investigative Team. “These types of incidents are often difficult on the witnesses," he says. "Then we ask them recount every fine detail of a very dynamic incident from three years ago. That can be a very daunting task in and of itself.” Lee was found murdered in a home in the 400 block of Echo Avenue, after police were called to the residence. Another man was in the home, seriously injured. Both Grattan and Birch were found shortly after the murder, walking along Macpherson Road in Harrison and wearing bullet proof vests. Court is set to reconvene on November 24 to discuss sentencing.

Medal in recognition of 20 years of loyal and exemplary service to public security in Canada. Finally, Alan Pryor was awarded the Governor General of Canada Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal for 40 years of loyal and exemplary service to public security in Canada. To commemorate the event, Pryor was given a long service pin, a leather jacket, two Canucks tickets and a stay in a Vancouver hotel, plus a watch and pocket knife.

Above: The James G. Morrow memorial award, for Rookie of the Year, went to firefighter John Pannekoek, with Fire Chief Wayne Dyer and Mayor Lorne Fisher. Left: Alan Pryor is jokingly given a walker as a 40 year service award. JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Proposed Resort Development Expansion, Hemlock Valley, B.C. Ministry of Natural Resource Operations (MNRO), Resort Development Branch, has received a Draft Master Plan for Expansion from Hemlock Resort, near Agassiz, BC. Public Open Houses Public Open Houses have been scheduled on the dates below, to review the expansion plans and ask questions about the proposal. x Tuesday, November 30th, 2010: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, presentation at 6:30pm - Mission Library, 33247 Second Avenue, Mission, B.C. st x Wednesday, December 1 , 2010: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, presentation at 11am - Sts’ailes (formerly Chehalis) Band Office, 4620 Salish Way, Agassiz, BC. The Draft Master Plan for expansion is available for review online at http://www.tca.gov.bc.ca/resort_development/resort_plans/list_of_plans. htm. Hard copies of the Master Plan are available for viewing at the

Mission Library, Sts’ailes Band Office, Hemlock Resort and Berezan Management Head Office, #210, 8399 – 200th Street, Langley, B.C. Public Comments MNRO is requesting comments from the public regarding the Draft th Master Plan. Comments are required by January 14 , 2010 and should be directed to: Tori Meeks, Land Officer Ministry of Natural Resource Operations – Resort Development Branch nd 510 – 175 2 Ave., Kamloops B.C. V2C 5W1 Email: Tori.Meeks@gov.bc.ca

Village of Harrison Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday, December 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs will hold a Public Hearing, pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act of British Columbia, as noted above, on the following items. The purpose of the bylaw is increase the density from 10 units per acre to 14 units per acre for multi family housing within the Neighbourhood Planning Area 1. 1. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 957, 2010 Location: Municipality of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs Owner(s): Village of Harrison Hot Springs Purpose: The Bylaw proposes that Schedule “A” of “Village of Harrison Hot Springs Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 864, 2007” be amended as follows: That Schedule 1 – E, Neighbourhood Plan – Pine Avenue, of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs Official Community No.864, 2007 be amended by deleting Policy E 1(b) and replacing it with the following: “Within the Neighbourhood Plan – Pine Avenue, a mix of single family and multi family forms of residential development may be accommodated based upon the following maximum density limits: i) Small residential lot – 400 sq. m. (4306 sq. ft.) ii) Conventional residential lot – 697 sq. m. (7500 sq. ft.) iii) Medium density multi family residential – 35 units / ha (14 units / acre). ” Persons who deem that their interest in property is affected by the proposed amendment bylaw will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing, or if you are unable to attend, you may send your written submission to the Village Office, PO Box 160, Harrison Hot Springs, BC VOM 1KO no later than 4:00 p.m. December 6, 2010. All submissions will form part of the record of the Public Hearing. The proposed amendment bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from November 25, 2010 to December 6, 2010, both inclusive, in the Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC. Please direct your enquiries to our Village CAO 604-796-2171. Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

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Shop space eyed for new liquor store Jessica Peters

renovate the old garage space at the Hwy. 9 and Hwy. 7 junction. Kent Council seemed to have few concerns about plans to convert the unused space into a liquor store.

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The owners, Sukhpal Dhaliwal and Haeng Nam Lee, still hold a liquor license, even though the Kent Hotel burned down. The license can be used for a liquor store, and the application includes no plans to build any sort of pub or other drinking establishment.

chambers, to discuss the issues around the application. There are a number of issues surrounding the decision, requiring amendments to both the zoning bylaw and the community plan bylaw. The land that the liquor store would be built on is currently

in the agricultural land reserve. The site includes a gas station and the Horn of Plenty restaurant, as well. Parking is ample, staff told council, and the site is already developed for business. Also, a liquor store is not a permitted use for the current zoning.

Any amendments made to the zoning bylaw or community plan would be site speciÀc, and not extend to other businesses, staff told council. Council voted all in favour of moving the application process forward. news@ahobserver.com

Shelter funds not needed locally Black Press staff

While other Fraser Valley communities are getting extra funding to shelter the homeless during extreme weather conditions, Chilliwack hasn’t yet seen the need, Ian Pratt, the Salvation Army’s community ministries director, said Monday. “We don’t participate in the BC Cold Weather program,” he said. “We haven’t found the need yet.” No one has been turned away from the Salvation Army’s shelter located behind the Care and Share Centre on Yale Road, he said. “We always meet the demand,” he said.

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The Salvation Army shelter open 24/7 has 11 permanent beds, and room for about 10 more on foam mats. Pratt said if needed, more homeless people could also be sheltered at the Salvation Army’s other facilities in Chilliwack. B.C. Housing Minister Rich Coleman announced Friday the government will provide $800,000 this year to fund the extreme weather spaces. Hope will get funding for 20 additional shelter spaces and Mission will get funding for up to 15 more spaces when extreme weather alerts are issued. It’s up to communities to decide when an alert is

issued. Environment Canada is predicting lows of -8 Tuesday and -7 Wednesday, with snow or rain returning mid-week as temperatures climb. Meteorologist David Jones said the cold and wind caused by dense arctic air “slipping south” is not unusual, “but it is a bit early in the season.” There were 98 homeless people counted in Chilliwack during a two-day survey in 2008. Twenty were counted in Hope during the same survey, 12 in Agassiz, 100 in Mission and 235 in Abbotsford. news@ahobserver.com

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The Wilderness Committee has announced that this year’s Eugene Rogers Award goes to respected Àsheries biologist Dr. Mike Pearson for his work to protect the habitat of an endangered species of freshwater Àsh – the nooksack dace. The award is given out annually by the Wilderness Committee to a grassroots environmentalist who has made an outstanding contribution towards

protecting the environment of B.C. This award has been presented for 16 years and is accompanied by a $1,000 prize. The award was presented at the Wilderness Committee’s Annual General Meeting this past Saturday at the SFU Wosk Centre for Dialogue, in Vancouver. Dr. Pearson has worked for many years with the federal government of Canada

to ensure that this endangered species recovers to a healthy population. His stand on behalf of the nooksack dace has the potential to change the way that the federal government implements the Species at Risk Act (SARA). Mike Pearson has done a lot of work in the District of Kent, working with local farmers, committees and the research station on many environmental issues. news@ahobserver.com

Grow op fines rise by $3,100 in Agassiz Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Running a grow op in Agassiz just got a little more dicey. Council recently updated their noxious offences bylaw, upping Ànes for those found

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growing pot. charges $4,900, and to reÁect the actual When a grow Surrey charges $3,660. costs involved." operation is located, Since November And it doesn't matter the District if it's a big i m p o s e s scale operation, a charge or just one or ‘It does eat up a lot of time for safety two plants for to get that home back to a inspections. personal use, That charge is staff said in an livable habitat’ payable by the October council h o m e o w n e r, meeting. Wallace Mah, CAO District whether the The District home owner has to send in, of Kent was complicit at the very least, in the operation a bylaw ofÀcer, or not. 2008, there have been building ofÀcial, Àre Up until now, that 10 grow operations chief and electrical charge was $400, the busted in the District of inspector. same as Chilliwack. Kent, council was told. They may also require However, in light of Each time, a number additional Àre staff, the extensive costs of staff have to go into Àre equipment, hazmat involved with the the home as part of the staff, a health inspector safety inspections, inspection process. and replacement of staff proposed to raise "It does eat up a their own contaminated that fee to $3,500. lot of time to get that materials. That fee is in line home back to a livable Staff also mentioned with Langley and habitat," CAO Wallace that the increased fee Abbotsford, who also Mah said in the October could also help cover charge $3,500 to the 25 meeting. "We need the recent spike in homeowner. Mission to make these changes policing costs.

But while they've signiÀcantly raised the fees, they've also doubled the period a homeowner has to remediate with the District. They have changed the time frame from 30 days to 60 days, saying the previous one-month time frame was "too restrictive" for owners. And it's often the renter, not the home owner, that is found to be growing marijuana, staff told council. The fee is the same for all sizes of grow operations, they said. Someone growing even one or two plants would be dealing with the same fee as a large scale grow operation with hundreds, or even thousands, of plants. news@ahobserver.com

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OBSERVER opinion Not easy for successor Dianne Watts is no political neophyte. Surrey’s extremely popular mayor had long enjoyed civic success prior to being tapped by pundits as a frontrunner for leader of the BC Liberal party – a title that all but guarantees premiership. However, had Watts chosen to run, she would have become embroiled in the very “cruel” world of provincial politics she says she loathes. Politician versus politician, camp versus camp, lobby group versus lobby group… and this is merely during any leadership bid, never mind when opposition parties fire their opening shots. Campbell, himself, has done little to make things easy for his eventual successor. Since his resignation speech Nov. 3 – in which he neglected to mention he planned to remain at the helm for months – Campbell has not allowed his party to capitalize on his departure. Instead, a very public Campbell obviously wants the BC Liberals to stay the course he set for them. Odds are, whoever wins the party leadership in a vote Feb. 26 will be seen by some as an interim leader, and could easily follow in the smaller footsteps of former premiers Rita Johnston, Dan Miller and Ujal Dosnjh. Anyone with Watts’ political savvy know this. It could be argued that Watts never had any intention of seeking a higher profile nod than the mayor’s job, but she’s long been wooing the big-city media, and the past weeks of speculation have, no doubt, not been unwelcome. We suggest the smart money would be on Watts eying the premiership in, perhaps, the near future.

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The old hall The Memorial Hall in Harrison Hot Springs has been the venue for some very stirring performances, including one by Steve Dawson last November. The hall has been under renovations for a few months, but will be open in time for the Festival’s next show in January. Tomorrow night’s show, Winter Harp, is being held at the St. Alice. And sorry, no ticket information this time. It’s completely JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER sold out. P.O. Box 129 | 1-7026 Pioneer Ave. Agassiz, B.C. | V0M 1A0 604-796-4300 | Fax: 604-796-2081 |www.ahobserver.com

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VICTORIA – Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett became the political equivalent of a suicide bomber last week, detonating his career in a manner calculated to do maximum damage to the B.C. Liberal Party. He did plenty, with the help of an uncritical city media that fawned over him as they did earlier with Blair Lekstrom, the last rebel without a clue to become the ex-energy minister. Lekstrom at least showed some respect for parliamentary tradition as he rode his Harley back to Dawson Creek this spring, unable to face the onset of the HST that he had helped vote into place only weeks before. When he could no longer support the government, he quietly left cabinet and caucus, saying nice things about good intentions. Bennett Àgured he could stay in cabinet while forcing Premier Gordon Campbell out early. When that didn’t work, he lashed out with high drama and unsubstantiated claims. His most speciÀc claim was that Campbell bullied three women into quitting politics: Carole Taylor, Olga Ilich and Christy Clark. Clark denied it. Neither Taylor nor Ilich digniÀed Bennett’s rant with a response, but a couple of things are obvious. Campbell recruited both, despite their reluctance to leave successful business careers. Both were visibly appalled at what goes on in elections and the B.C. legislature, and stoically Ànished their terms before getting out. Bennett predicted that “more and more” MLAs would come forward with tales of Campbell’s atrocities. The sound you are hearing is crickets. No one, past or present, has backed him up. Bennett’s other mewlings are hardly worth mentioning. His bipartisan “outdoor caucus” idea was spurned by the NDP more

than by Campbell. Kootenay Bill now says he never wanted to go into politics. He was happy Àshin’ and lawyerin’ in Cranbrook when he looked up and saw the socialist hordes gathered at the gates again. Our seasoned bar Àghter glanced around him, but no other warrior for free enterprise was stepping up. So, reluctantly, he did. This, as Bennett would say, is bullshit. No current politician has so manifestly lusted after high ofÀce as he has. After replacing Lekstrom in the vital energy portfolio, Bennett described to me how he had always put it at the top of his wish list whenever Campbell asked him what cabinet role he would like. (Apparently Campbell didn’t always belittle and spit on him.) It’s worth noting Bennett’s performance as an MLA and minister. He got re-elected by a thin margin last year with the help of a racially tinged advertisement targeting his aboriginal opponent’s tax status. After being named to the energy job, he proclaimed himself a climate change “denier.” Then he waded into the Prosperity mine dispute, announcing to me that an unprecedented mine royalty sharing deal was in the works with a couple of other aboriginal groups, and a similar offer would be made publicly to the militant Tsilhqot’in National Government that claims the Prosperity site. That offer never came, so swift and vehement was the reaction by the Tsilhqot’in. Gee, do you think private talks might have been a good idea rather than letting them learn of the offer from the <I>Williams Lake Tribune</I>? Campbell intends to go out in the style of the real Bill Bennett. Kelowna Bill won three elections and remained premier until his successor was chosen at a convention in Whistler in 1986. When that turned out be Bill Vander Zalm, Kelowna Bill hoisted his hand, thanked the party for its support, and served quietly as MLA for Okanagan South until his successor for that job was chosen. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tÁetcher@blackpress.ca

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Cadets deserve community’s accolades Dear Editor, Once again, our Remembrance Day Service was very well supported, with about 600 in attendance at AESS with several hundred others at the cenotaph where the two minute silence was observed concurrently with the service at the high school. All who participated did a super job. We had buglers at both locations for the 11 a.m. observance. There were also cadets

at three locations (also in Hope). The two cadets who stood with riÁes at the cenotaph for over an hour without moving a muscle deserve every possible accolade that we can bestow upon them. Next year this chore should be much shorter. We had some timing issues that will be addressed next year. The Colour Party should arrive at 10:30 to signal the beginning of the Service. Also, we WILL

have a proper P.A. System to make ourselves heard at the cenotaph. Presenters will do so in a more efÀcient manner, with two presenting at the same time. We must address this issue with more easy access to wreaths and paths of travel. THIS WILL BE DONE! That portion of the program at AESS was efÀciently done this year. We even had the two minute silence at 11:00. The band from AESS was instrumental in this success,

as were all of the contributors to the program. On behalf of all veterans, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Yours in service, Jim Johnson, Pres. Br. 32, Agassiz (Editor's note: a commemorative First World War pin was found at the cenotaph by a helpful citizen who would like to see it returned to its owner. Please contact The Observer to claim it.)

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friend pointed out that the expansion map indicates the development will extent to the edge of Harrison Lake and many kilometres up and down shores. When I looked at the Ministry of Natural Resource Operations site to review the draft Master Plan I was amazed to Ànd this proposal is for massive urbanization of the area. I believe some of the proposed development

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Dear Editor, In the Nov. 18 Agassiz-Harrison Observer there is an advertisement inviting the public to an open house on Hemlock Resort Proposed Resort Development Expansion, Hemlock Valley, B.C. I gave the advertisement only a glance thinking Hemlock Ski Resort needs some sprucing up. Thank goodness my

would be visible from the Village of Harrison Hot Springs. I, for one, will be attending the December 1 Open House at the Sts’ailes (Formerly Chehalis) Band OfÀce from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a presentation at 11 a.m. Hopefully many other residents of Harrison Hot Springs will be there. Janne Perrin

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OBSERVER community Are you prepared for winter driving?

Diabetes awareness

The B.C. Ambulance Service has some winter driving advice. Winter weather can quickly change road conditions from good to bad and British Columbian’s need to be aware of winter driving hazards and how to prevent accidents. The BC Ambulance Service travels over 20 million kilometres each year and knows the challenges of driving in snow, ice and freezing rain conditions. The following safety tips are designed to help you stay safe on the roads this winter. • IS YOUR JOURNEY ESSENTIAL? Don't take unnecessary chances. Check the weather forecast and avoid driving in poor conditions. If you must travel, allow yourself extra time or wait until conditions improve. • CHECK YOUR VEHICLE Before you leave, be sure you have sufÀcient windshield washer Áuid. Poor visibility can lead to unnecessary accidents. • FUEL UP Keep your gas tank sufÀciently full. At least half of a tank is recommended in case you run into lengthy delays;

the extra weight also assists with traction. • ARE YOU PREPARED? BCAS suggests that you have good winter tread tires and carry an emergency driver’s kit including: chains or a gritty substance like cat litter to help with traction, a shovel, safety cones or reÁectors, jumper cables, an ice scraper, a Áashlight, matches and a candle, a blanket, non-perishable food, and important emergency phone numbers. • DRIVE SAFELY Drivers should reduce their speed according to the conditions. BCAS recommends a four second gap between you and the car in front of you during winter weather. This will help give you plenty of time to respond to hazards. Braking suddenly can cause you to skid. If you start to skid, take your foot off of the brake and put the car into neutral. It is also recommended that you look in the direction you want to go while steering out of a skid. • IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If you need help, pull off of the road, be sure to keep your hazard lights on, and if it is safe, place cones or reÁectors in an angle behind your vehicle to assist with visibility.

Bring your pets inside during cold snaps

The Community Diabetes Day, held at the Kent Fitness Activity Centre, was a success with about 50 attendees even with the cold weather. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Bring your dog inside. That’s the plea from BC SPCA cruelty investigators after responding to dozens of calls across the province about dogs left outside in recordbreaking frigid temperatures. “It’s absolutely preposterous to leave a dog – particularly a shorthaired breed like a pit bull – outside in this weather,” says Eileen Drever. Drever says dogs who do not have adequate shelter can succumb to frostbite and hypothermia, and even die.

“For the love of your pet, don’t leave him outside in this weather,” Drever pleads. Owners are required under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act to provide their pets with adequate food, water and shelter. Marcie Moriarty, the BC SPCA’s general manager of cruelty investigations, says the society has already seized dogs this week who were being kept outside without proper shelter. “People tend to think that because a dog has fur, or is used to living

outside, he’ll be OK, but that’s a fatal assumption and it could cost your dog his life.” One of the most tragic cases in recent memory involved a cruelty investigation in Prince George where three dogs were being kept outside in sub-zero temperatures, with one of the dogs already dead in his outdoor kennel. A second dog was found huddled in a barren dog house suffering from a bladder infection because she wouldn’t leave the dog house to urinate.

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Movie night highlights global security

Dear Editor, In association with Cinema Politica Fraser Valley, Area C Environmental Stewards are holding a Community Movie Night on Friday November 26th at Harrison Mills Community Hall (1995 School Road) at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30).

We will be screening Paul Manly's You, Me and the SPP: Trading Democracy for Corporate Rule. Please join us for this very important Àlm. This must see, feature length, documentary e x p o s e s our governments attempt to push through the Security

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economic place...that there really are no differentials between this country and the country next door". In essence, the sovereignty of the three nations involved will be threatened to ease the way for corporate rule. Paul Manly states: "The motivation for my life’s work has been to

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create a better world for my children and future generations and I realized that the other work I was doing as a Àlmmaker and activist on social justice and environmental issues was going to be overrun by the SPP. The SPP is an overarching agenda that encompasses so many issues I was working at on an individual basis. Now I had a huge target and a way to explain how all of these different issues we face as a society were connected. Knowledge is power, but it is also a responsibility, once I knew about the SPP I knew I had to do something about it." Bring your friends, join your neighbours, and become informed about the"secret"agendaofyour government. Perhaps then the bigger picture of the issues we've been dealing with (ie: APP; IPP) will begin to emerge. Admission is pay what you can, and refreshments are by donation. Area C Environmental Stewards (ACES)

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School raises $32,225 The Agassiz Christian School held its fourth annual Dinner & Drive on Friday, November 5, 2010. The hosting committee offered a dinner of pasta with a choice of sauce, chicken alfredo, meat or veggie, along with garlic toast & caesar salad or tossed salad. The audience enjoyed a motivational speech while having dessert.

The children entertained the audience with music from the Grade 5, 6 and 7 band, while the school choir sang. The tables of six in the school gym were all full with about 180 people attending. That's an impressive show of community support, considering ACS has 69 children registered in Grades K-7 and 32 children in preschool. The school's challenge was to

raise $40,000. They came close, raising $32,225. Thank you to all who volunteered, supported & attended this successful evening. The funds will be going to Àxing up the parking lot, tuition relief, a school in Zambia, Africa, computers & debt reduction. -Submitted by Christina Dieleman

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Sonsie the Eagle perches on a stump at the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival on Saturday, while a visitor takes his picture, at Tapadera Estates on Chehalis Road. Thousands of eagles are in the area this time of year, JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER feeding on salmon that spawn in the Fraser River.

The goal of that day was to inspire youth to reach out and address issues of social justice in the immediate community and on the global stage. Future activities involve a “Vow of Silence” when participants promise not to speak for 24 hours, highlighting issues of injustice in the world. They will raise money for Haiti on the anniversary of the earthquake on January 12, 2011, focus on the inequities of Aboriginal education in remote First Nations communities and raise funds for the hungry of the world in an April activity. The Justice League meets each Tuesday at lunch to plan activities. • Submitted by AESS staff

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new shopping fair. If it's successful, they say they'll hold it annually. Money raised will back into the PAC funds to help pay for items and programs in the school. The shopping fair runs from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Kent elementary at 7285 McCullough Road. A concession will be on site.

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Who has not heard about our Harrison Hot Springs Multicultural Choir? Well, there are many new residents in both our communities and, I think, the time has come to reintroduce ourselves, especially in the light of upcoming events. On December 9, we will participate in the Agassiz Annual Caroling Fest, the Christmas time choral highlight in our communities. We will also sing with the Kent elementary school choir during their school concert on December 15. This year, both these concerts are being put together and directed by Brenda Di Rezze. So, here is a brief recapitulation of the Multiultural Choir’s history. Though the HHS Recreation Commission had hosted guest choirs for a number of years, it was not until November, 1997 that we started our own singing group. Under the direction of Corine de Groot we met every other week for sing-alongs and soon we were known as the Harrison Multicultural Singers. Four years later, however, most of us wanted to get together every week and learn more. Luckily, we found a director and a pianist who both believed that we had the potential and dedication needed to go further. And so, under the direction of Brenda Di Rezze and accompanied by Beccie Bokenfohr, we have become the HHS Multicultural Choir. We have given spring and Christmas concerts at

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the HHS Memorial Hall, participated in the Agassiz Carol Fests and took part in some of the annual Christmas BeneÀt Concerts hosted by the Vancouver Concordia Choir. We sang with the Kent elementary school choir and one of the choir members has started a special group, known as Renate and Friends, who sing twice per month with the seniors at Logan Manor. And, of course, we have been a “must have” for Harrison Hot Springs Canada Day Celebrations. Here we are now, fourteen years later! Over time, some members had to leave due to medical conditions, age or other reasons. Surprisingly, however, most of the original members are still with us, with new

members Àlling the ranks. Recently, when songs we had found difÀcult to learn in the past came back with surprising ease, we realized how much we have learned due to the patience and teaching skills of Brenda Di Rezze and Beccie Bokenfohr. In April, 2011 our choir will host the Seniors’ Chor Fest 2011 for the British Columbia Choral Federation - BCCF for short. It will involve two days of seminars with a resulting Mass Choir Concert under the direction of well-known Choir Director Bruce Pullan. It will be a milestone in the history of our choir and we are looking forward to meet, sing and celebrate with members from other senior choirs of British Columbia.

Besides our dynamic duo Brenda and Beccie, a few other elected members make our choir tick. Henry Fabritz holds the position of president, Carol Hepnar is the secretary and Jean Lechleiter the treasurer. Dody Tighe just recently took on the role of choir librarian when Hermann Stolting, who held the position for seven years, retired. I, myself, am the liaison between the choir and the Parks and Recreation Commission, under whose umbrella we operate. Due to current renovations done to the HHS Memorial Hall, we will not be able to present our traditional Christmas Concert to you. But, we will make up for it in the spring!

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with HIV around the world have access to antiretroviral therapy and adequate health care services. Included in these numbers are marginalized people such as injecting drug users whose violation of basic human rights actually promotes the spread of HIV infection. According to data released by UNAIDS and WHO (World Health Organization), important progress has been made in preventing new HIV infections and in lowering the annual number of AIDS-related deaths, but, some countries are showing signs that HIV incidence is again on the rise. Here in British Columbia, an estimated 13,000 people have been infected with HIV and more than 3,200 cases of AIDS

have been reported. Despite advances in HIV treatment, notably, award-winning work by Dr. Julio Montaner, director of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS in Vancouver, people are still dying from the disease and much work still needs to be done. As a response to that need, Fraser Health, partnering with The Fraser Valley Regional Library and Agassiz-Harrison Community Services, is hosting a World AIDS Day event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1 at the Agassiz Library. There will be information about HIV/AIDS, free HIV testing with instant conÀdential results, information about community programs and giveways.

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Economic woes and shrinking availability of grants have forced the temporary closure of a national historic site in Mission. Xa:ytem Interpretive Centre closed Nov. 4 and the gates will remain locked until operations have been restructured. The site has been struggling Ă&#x20AC;nancially and a number of factors have contributed to the closure, a decision the Sto:lo board of directors had to make, according to Sto:lo president Joe Hall. "Sto:lo is one of the primary

providers of funding and times are tough now," said Hall. Other factors contributing to the red ink are school district cuts, resulting in fewer Ă&#x20AC;eld trips to the site, and the failing health of Linnea Battel who managed the site and wrote grant proposals to keep the doors open. Xa:ytem has been struggling since responsibility for the Lougheed Highway facility switched from Heritage BC to Sto:lo Heritage Trust in 2004, said Leq'a:mel First Nation Chief Alice Thompson. But it has been the last two Ă&#x20AC;scal periods, said Thompson â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who

sits on the heritage trust board â&#x20AC;&#x201D; where problems became most evident, especially when requests came from the site management to use line of credit to cover payroll. Being managed by the trust made it difĂ&#x20AC;cult for Xa:ytem to access a wider variety of grants that would help the bottom line, Thompson opined, adding Sto:lo has contributed approximately $300,000 towards the site's operational budget since 2004. A team was sent out to analyze the situation before the site was temporarily closed. We need to take care of some

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Releases always emotional events Jessica Peters BLACK PRESS

It's a wetter than usual November day, with unrelenting rain. But more than 100 people are gathered at Kilby Beach, near Agassiz. A large crate is lugged down to the sand, gingerly carried by two volunteers. Children from Deroche elementary school run and play in the muck, ignoring the ceremonial First Nations welcoming. But when the crate is ready to be opened, they quiet down, and wait. Slowly, carefully, a large mottled eagle is eased out of the crate. Volunteer Ralph Smith is dwarfed by the massive bird, named Bella. He cradles her in his arms and shows the crowd. And then, on the count of three, he turns toward the Harrison River, and lets her go. Bella pushes off, takes the air, and makes it to a low-lying tree on the other shore. The three-year-old eagle is free.It's a moving event for those involved, including O.W.L. Society volunteer Karen Wheatley. "You hope for the best," she says, walking back to her car after the release. "Some of the ones that come

to us don't make it." This release was organized by O.W.L., and coincided with the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival, which took place this weekend throughout the area last weekend. Wheatley has been on several releases in the eight months she's been volunteering with O.W.L. "They always bring a tear to my eye," she says. This isn't Bella's Àrst time with O.W.L. She's been found in trouble before, rehabilitated in the Delta sanctuary, with the help of volunteers like Wheatley, Smith and Bev Day, who was also at the release. Bella is now free to Áy with the some 2,500 eagles who make their way to the Fraser Valley this time of year. It's the largest convergence of predatory birds anywhere in the world, and they come to feed on the salmon spawning in the rivers. While the weekend festival drew in crowds and included speakers and activities at several sites, eagle watching will be at a premium through the month of December, peaking around Christmas. To learn more about eagles and other predatory birds, visit www. fraservalleybaldeaglefestival.ca.

• ECHOES FROM THE PAST

Boaters were warned of dangerous weather 50 Years Ago, 1960 • Another boat capsized on Harrison Lake, claiming yet another victim. Two Vancouver hunters on their way to Long Island on a windy Friday evening passed Howard Whelpton in a Raake Marine water taxi. They were planning to pick up two deer they had killed the day before. Howard told them they were crazy to set out in that bad weather, but they ignored his advice. The boat eventually swamped and Áipped over. John Taylor, 48, managed to climb on top of the boat but was later swept off and drowned. Reinhold Neff, the younger of the two and a strong swimmer, managed to push the boat close to shore and survived. • A party of bow and arrow hunters

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set out to Long Island to hunt. They returned safely. • The can-can girls who performed at the Harrison Klondike Days were invited to dance at Mission. Dancers included Christine Broughall, Lois Moore, Clarice McRae, Bonnie Green, Gayle McInroy, and Pat and Bev Keegan. • Council doubted that the Agassiz Rosedale Bridge would grow. They felt that taking good farm land for the four lane highway right-of-way was hardly justiÀed when the bridge was only two lanes. Reeve Jim Fraser observed that the extra land was “a good place to grow thistles.” • Echoes From the Past is submitted weekly by the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society.

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Ralph Smith lets Bella fly into the wild, during the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival. Bella, about three years old, will join thousands of other eagles converging along the Fraser River to enjoy the abundance of salmon spawning.

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AESS Grad Fashion Show! Thursday, November 25th. Doors open at 6 pm; Showtime is 7 pm. Loonie concession • Silent Auction • Tickets are $5 (children 5 & under are free) AESS School Gym, Cheam Ave., Agassiz Preschool Storytime @ Agassiz Library. Every Friday, 10:15 am Fun, stories, a little noise, a snack & coffee break too. Free program, drop-in, all welcome. Breakfast with Santa presented by Harrison Hot Springs Preschool & After School Care & The Village of Harrison Hot Springs Saturday December 4 at HHS Elementary School Gym 9am and 10:30am seatings. Tickets $5. Includes pancake breakfast made fresh by Oasis Bistro, craft table, colouring contest, story time with librarian Terrell, music, and a rafﬂe that includes a chance to win a Nintendo DSI XL! For tickets call 604-796-8738 harrisonhotspringspreschool@shaw.ca PS98(Psalm Ninety-Eight) Music Ministry’s Grace & Gratitude Concert at the Agassiz Christian School 7 pm on Saturday, November 27th.Sponsored by St. Anthony’s Pastoral Council & hosted by our Youth Group. Tickets $12 each. FMI call Emee 604-796-3116

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Rd. Visitors always welcome. Hope Contact: Sabine Keil 604-869-5328. Agassiz contact: Shirlie Caruk 604-796-0677 Bingo – TUESDAYS Hosted by Agassiz Agricultural & Horticultural Assocation, Doors open at 5pm. Agricultural Pavilion. Agassiz. 604-796-9075 Bingo – THURSDAYS Hosted by Agassiz/Harrison Lions Club. Doors open at 5pm. Agricultural Pavilion, Agassiz. 604-796-9075 Coffee Break/Story Hour - a weekly Bible Study for ladies and children 0-5. Weds 9:30a.m. Agassiz Christian Reformed Church on Morrow Road. FMI call 604-796-9474 Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. FMI call Ernie Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@ shaw.ca Divorce Care Program presented by Mountainview Community Church. FMI call Guy at 796-0244 or email agassizdivorcecare@hotmail.com Green Legacy Society, concerned about the environment? New members welcome. FMI call Alice 604-796-9044

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Ken Lavigne will sing Christmas melodies and seasonal favourites at Chilliwack United Church and Christ Church Anglican Church in December. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Critically-acclaimed tenor Ken Lavigne will bring his vocal talents to two Fraser Valley churches this year. A Classic Christmas with Ken Lavigne will feature a variety of stirring traditional Christmas melodies and seasonal favourites from a repertoire that ranges from Bing Crosby to Andrea Bocelli. A born storyteller, Lavigne weaves stories and anecdotes rich with humour and humanity into each performance. Lavigne began his professional career after studying music at the University of Victoria. Over the years he established his credibility as a classical singer with symphonies and opera companies across North America, from prize-winning performances in Ireland to the special honour of performing for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her Jubilee.

Last year, Lavigne captured the collective imagination of Canadians and Americans when he rented Carnegie Hall to perform with the renowned New York Pops Orchestra. The concert was a critical success and brought Lavigne into the circle of North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elite performers. A Classic Christmas with Ken Lavigne is at Chilliwack United Church on Sunday, December 5 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $23 at the door or $20 in advance at the church ofĂ&#x20AC;ce. For more info, call 604792-4634. Ken Lavigne is also at the Christ Church Anglican Church (681 Fraser St. in Hope) on Saturday December 4, at 2 p.m and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, available at Free Rein Associates, Pages Bookstore and Hope Pharmasave. For more information call 604-869-2279 or visit www.kenlavigne.com.

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Monday, December 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs will hold a Public Hearing, pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act of British Columbia, as noted above, on the following items. The purpose of these bylaws is to accommodate the development of a single family dwelling on each of the two properties. 1. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 955, 2010

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Location: 622 Hot Springs Road, legally described as: Parcel A, Plan RP11753, except Plan RP12824 of Lots 15 & 16, Plan 5519 (PID 011-150-882); and 626 Hot Springs Road, legally described as: Parcel B, Plan EP 15935 of Lot 15, Plan 5519 (PID 004-828-925) Owner(s): Adam Jastrzebski Purpose: The Bylaw proposes that Schedule â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Village of Harrison Hot Springs OfďŹ cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 864, 2007â&#x20AC;? be amended as follows: That Schedule 1B, the Future Land Use Designation Map of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs OfďŹ cial Community No.864, be amended by redesignating the lands as outlined in heavy black outline and cross-hatched on Schedule 1 of this Bylaw from the Tourist Commercial to Low Density Residential. That the map appended hereto designated as Schedule 1 showing such amendment is an integral part of this Bylaw. 2. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 956, 2010 Location: 622 Hot Springs Road, legally described as: Parcel A, Plan RP11753, except Plan RP12824 of Lots 15 & 16, Plan 5519 (PID 011-150-882); and 626 Hot Springs Road, legally described as: Parcel B, Plan EP 15935 of Lot 15, Plan 5519 (PID 004-828-925) Owner(s): Adam Jastrzebski

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Purpose: That Schedule A, the Zoning Map of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs Bylaw No.672, be amended by rezoning the lands as outlined in heavy black outline and cross-hatched on Schedule 1 of this Bylaw from the Tourist Commercial (C-5) zone to the Residential 1 (R-1) zone. That the map appended hereto designated as Schedule 1 showing such amendment is an integral part of this Bylaw. Persons who deem that their interest in property is affected by the proposed amendment bylaws will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing, or if you are unable to attend, you may send your written submission to the Village OfďŹ ce, PO Box 160, Harrison Hot Springs, BC VOM 1KO no later than 4:00 p.m. December 6, 2010. All submissions will form part of the record of the Public Hearing. The proposed amendment bylaws may be inspected between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from November 25, 2010 to December 6, 2010, both inclusive, in the Village OfďŹ ce, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC. Please direct your enquiries to our Village CAO 604-796-2171. Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Debra Key Corporate OfďŹ cer Subject Properties: 622 & 626 Hot Springs Road

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COMING EVENTS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Victor Jay Kelley August 7, 1927 – November 16, 2010

At the time of his death, Vic was greatly involved with his life-long hobby of playing music and singing. Services for Vic were held on Friday, November 19, 2010 at the Salmon Arm Seniors’ Centre. Arrangements entrusted to Fisher’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250)833-1129. Email condolences and share memories to: www.fischersfuneralservices.com

CHRISTMAS CORNER

Vancouver Campus Sprott-Shaw Community College is looking to hire a full-time Campus Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for overall operations of our ﬂagship downtown Vancouver campus.

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We are looking for a seasoned leader, team-builder, and teamplayer with the ability to run one of our most diverse campuses. A strong understanding of and experience working with International students would be an asset. Sprott-Shaw Community College is an accredited private post-secondary institution training at 24 campuses worldwide. We offer very competitive compensation, career opportunities and an excellent team work environment. To apply, send resumes to the attention of the Regional Director via e-mail to johnp@sprottshaw.com by Dec 10th.

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Start January 27, 2011 BC College Of Optics 604-581-0101

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HELP WANTED

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HOSPITALITY

PROFESSIONAL COOKS & SERVERS, needed @ Sandpiper Golf Resort. Send resume to chris@sandpiperresort.ca

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LABOURERS

Exp. Salvage Burners - Surrey BC, Cassidy BC and Out of Town jobs Amix Salvage - We offer both seasonal or long term work. We are stable and GROWING! Great beneﬁts and pay. Apply at jobs@amix. ca or fax 1-866-812-2478

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EDUCATION

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CHILDCARE

CLASS 1 DRIVER WANTED. Greenhouse Operation looking for p/t driver 3 days/week, Mon, Weds, Sat or Sun. Ph 604-794-3238 fax 604-794-3239, marius@onostulips.com

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SEABIRD ISLAND is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to work as a Provincial Advisor for the Maternal Child Health Program. Extensive travel throughout BC required. This is a part time contract position until March 31, 2011. Contact 604796-6814 or humanresources @seabirdisland.ca SEABIRD ISLAND is seeking individuals with a Speech and Language Assistance Diploma or those with a Diploma in a related field for a full time positions within a Speech and Language Therapy Program. Contact 604-796-6814 or humanresources@seabirdisland.ca SEABIRD ISLAND is seeking qualified Early Childhood Educators, Assistants and Support Workers for Temporary, Casual and Full Time positions in a variety of Early Childhood Programs. Contact 604-796-6814 or humanresources @seabirdisland.ca.

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Left to mourn his passing are his loving family: Donna (Roy), Barbara (Len), Tom (Joan) and Mike as well as their mother Alice Kelley; daughter Sharon (Dave), 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

DIRECTOR

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Victor Jay Kelley, ley, formerly of Agassiz, M Mica Creek, Revelstoke, Lillooet, Arm, BC ll t SSorrento t and d SSalmon l passed away on November 16, 2010 at 83 years of age.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICE INC. is looking for experienced Drilling Rig, & Coring personnel for all position levels. Drillers, Coring Drillers $35. - $40.20.; Derrickhands $34., Motorhands $28.50; Floorhands, Core Hands, Helpers $24. - $26.40. Plus incentives for winter coring! Telephone 1-888-ENSIGN-0 (1-888-367-4460). Fax 780-955-6160. Email: hr@ensignenergy.com. EXP. EQUIPMENT Operators, Amix Salvage, Out of Town Demolition Division - Work for an industry leader in various BC and AB locales. Require exp. in demo and/or salvage industry. We offer great beneﬁts and wages. Apply at www. amix.ca or fax 1-866-812-2478

Christmas Cash! Up to $20 per Hour! Like music and a team environment? We are looking for team players in our fast paced world of advertising! Rapid advancement and travel. Will train! No sales or phones

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Medical Ofﬁce Trainees Needed! Drs & Hospitals need Medical Ofﬁce & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

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 A PA R T M E N T / C O N D O M I N I U M MANAGERS (CRM) home study course. Many jobs registered with us across Canada! Thousands of grads working! Government certiﬁed. 30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456 LOVE ANIMALS? Love a career as an Animal Health Technologist. On-campus working farm. Small town environment. 2-year diploma program. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, Alberta. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

ELECTRICAL

#1167 LIC’D, BONDED. BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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MOVING & STORAGE

AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of moving/packing. Excellent Service. Reas. rates! Different from the rest. 604-861-8885 www.advancemovingbc.com

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PRIMO PAINTING

604.723.8434 Interior Master’s

Christmas Special 15% off • Top Quality • Insured • WCB • Written Guarantee • Free Estimates

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN CONST. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. (604)618-2304 820-2187.

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES Lic.gas ﬁtter. Reas $. 778-895-2005

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING & Repairs. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB Ins. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hr. emergency serv. 7days/wk. 1-877-257-5362

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

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LEGAL SERVICES

#1 IN PARDONS Remove your criminal record. Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and it’s GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Toll-free 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com 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 - 8 6 6 - 9 7 2 - 7 3 6 6 ) . www.PardonServicesCanada.com.

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CARPENTRY

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

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CLEANING SERVICES

MAGIC WAND Will Clean Your House/Ofﬁce to “Sparkle” Equipped supplied, bonded. (not Sardis) Pager 1-604-680-1535

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MISC. FOR SALE

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MISC. FOR SALE

AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses! 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

DOGO ARGENTINO MASTIFFS PB, Rare Breed. 4 mos. old.1 male, 2 females. $1200. 778-242-0862

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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.

LANDSCAPING

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.

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knoke trucking

THE ONE - THE ONLY - The only one in Canada! Only authorized Harley Davidson Technician Program at Fairview College Campus, Alberta. March 2011 intake. On-campus residences. 1 - 8 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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AUSTRALIAN BLUE HEELERS, Christmas puppies ready to go. 1st shots, dewormed, 604-572-7249. BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. M $350; F $400, Vet chk, 1st shots Call 604-250-4360, 604-856-7975 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866

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

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is rated #2 for at-home jobs. Train from home with the only industry approved school in Canada. Contact CanScribe today! 1-800466-1535. www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com.

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ENGLISH BULLDOG, CKC reg. 12 wks old, shots, microchip, vet ✔ Healthy, happy, gorgeous. Health gurant’d. $2200. Call 778-895-8453 ENGLISH MASTIFF pups, M/F, p/b, papers, microchipped, dewormed, 1st shots. $1900. (604)316-7615 GERMAN Shepherd pups, ckc reg. parents German bloodlines with no slope, exc temperament. $750. (604)796-3026. No sun calls GERMAN SHEPHERD Reg’d pups, quality German & Czech bloodlines. Guaranteed. Call 604-856-8161. Golden Retrievers, 8 wks, vet check view parents, born oct 2. Ready to go. $600 (604)796-2886/793-3992 Golden Retrievers pups, male & females. ready nov 24, dewormed. $600 (604)792-9850. No Sun calls Kitten/tabby (blk/brown/grey stripes) 4-6 mo. looking for loving home. To apprvd home only. 778-887-5001 aft 3pm. Maltese/Shihtzu, 5 yrs, female, needs home with lots of attention. $150. (604)792-1990/792-0494 MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups & adults. Ador. choc. & colours. Non-shedding. 604-820-9469 MINI SCHNAUZER pups, 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked vet ✓ $750/ea. Call 604-657-2915. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! www.856-dogs.com or call: 604856-3647. Persian kittens reg. Snow Whites Blue/Crms. 1st Shots. Ready to go. Health guar. $600: 604-538-1446. PITT BULL PUPPIES, 6 weeks old, gray/blue, white & fawn. 2M, 2 F. $300. Call: (604)504-0738. PRESA CANARIO P/B. All black. Ready to go. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. $600 obo. 778-552-1525 PUGS, fawn, 3 female, ready for X Mas. vet check, dwrmed, 1st shots, family raised, $600. 604-796-2727 Wolf X Shepherd pups, $450. 8 wks blk w/markings, dewormed, view parents. chrisjo@telus.net (604)8692772 Laidlaw, Hope YORKIE BICHON PUPPIES Vet checked, dewormed, shots, non-shedding. $500. 604-466-2833. Yorkshire Terrier pups, CKC reg’d, 1st shots. vet ✓ $1100-$1300. Male Stud for sale 604-793-2063

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095 FULLY SEASONED, Alder/Maple, Birch, split & delivered. Free kindling. Phone 604-789-1492 anytime SEASONED ﬁrewood, cut, split & delivered locally, $160/cord. Call 604-491-4481

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FUEL

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566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FLUTE, Armstrong, student model, good cond., some music incl., $190. Call (604)792-6925

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ACREAGE

20 ACRES-$0 Down! $99/mo. Near Growing El Paso, Texas. Guaranteed Owner Financing, No Credit Checks. Money Back Guarantee. FreeMap/Pictures. 866254-7755 www.sunsetranches.com

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APARTMENT/CONDO

AGASSIZ, 1BDRM APT, Woodside Terrace, f/s, laund in bldg, sm pet ok, DD, ref req. $525/m + util. 604-796-9168 or 604-702-8132 AGASSIZ $575.00 One bedroom, elevator, new laundry facilities, storage locker, parking & walking to downtown amenities. One month free & discount to seniors 65+. Pet friendly. 778-918-9062. BEACHFRONT 1-bdrm condo w/ Murphy bed. Huge patio w/beautiful view of Harrison Lake $850/mo + util, w/d n/s n/p, avail immed. Call 778-294-1772. HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated,$550/month includes utilities. Call 604-794-7132

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HOMES FOR RENT

Agassiz, 4 bdrm house, downtown. 1.5 baths, new appliances, $1200, reno’d & ready Jan. 1/11. refs req’d. 604-796-0209 leave message. HARRISON HOT Springs. 4 bdrm. 4 baths, 1+bdrm suite lower w/sep entrance. 7 appl, lge fenced yard, pets ok. $1400/mo or rent2own Tony/Sutton 778-552-0982.

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ROOMS FOR RENT

AGASSIZ, LRG ROOM, private bathroom, seperate entrance, DD Req, $500/m. (604)796-9755.

747A SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION ESCAPE TO THE MOUNTAIN! Sun Peaks condo available for rent. Two bedroom, two bathroom ski in ski out. Special rates available for Agassiz/Harrison residents only. $200 per night (minimum 3 nights) over Christmas/New Year holidays. $150 per night (with 5th night free) during rest of ski season. Sorry, no smoking, no pets. For more information please call 604-796-2248.

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SUITES, UPPER

AGASSIZ, NICE 2 BDRM SUITE, Quiet location, Dec 1, $750/m + d.d. Harry 796-2025 / 316-1668

AUTO FINANCING

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PETS

WE BUY HOUSES

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

LOTS

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Front bath, dinette slideout, heated / enclosed tanks. Reduced to $17,995 (stk.25921A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

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MORTGAGES

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

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SOFA & LOVESEAT, New, Wrappd in plstic, Leather, Bucket Seats, Indvid. Reclining, Brwn, retail $3299, Will sell, $2499. 316-4590

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RCA TV Cabinet ................................ $50 Conair AC/heater .............................. $50 HP Printer ....................................... $20

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1993 GOLDEN FALCON 5th wheel, 25.5’, complete w/slide, exc. cond., winter pkg. Call (604)863-0008

FURNITURE

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the ﬁrst 20 callers! 1 - 8 0 0 - 4 5 7 - 2 2 0 6 . www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

. Whirlpool Washer & Dryer ................ $50

1988 300E Mercedes Benz, black, leather, auto., $2500 obo. (604)858-0946 1995 HONDA ACCORD EX 5/spd very clean, sedan, 222K. Extras incl alarm & 2 sets of summer & winter tires/rims. $4700. 604-858-4107. 2000 NISSAN MAXIMA SE 210K no acc’d, Exc cond Receipts Leather Sunroof $5700. 604-855-0963 2001 SUBARU LEGACY, 4 cyl, auto., AWD, white, $5000. Call (604)819-7272 2003 VW GOLF 2L. Loaded only 15.700 Kms. $11,000. 604-8525719 or 604-308-2963. 2006 JETTA 59,000 kms Factory Warranty good til Aug 2011. Standard, 2.5 Model with sunroof, heated seats, etc Garage Kept Email: talker@ikonweb.com or call 604308-2628 Abbotsford 2007 HONDA Civic, pewter/grey, 2 door, standard, excellent condition, low mileage: 47,800 kms. $13,800 Call 604-853-3953 2010 HONDA ACCORD, 4 dr, auto, 11 km, fac. warr, no accid, 1 owner, $23,500 obo. Call 604-308-9624. 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA LE, 13 km, auto, no accid, fac. warr, $17,300 obo. Call 604-836-5931. 2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No acc. $24,500. Call 604-836-5931.

2007 ADVENTURER 90RDS

HOMES WANTED

HOMES FOR RENT

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

ABBOTSFORD 2 bed/ 2 bath condo for rent. Close to University. 5 appliances, 2 free parking stalls incl. N/S, N/P. $900/month Call 604-308-7724

Top ﬂoor of house in Agassiz 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths, NS, NP Hydro & Gas included $900 a month. 1/2 mo. D.D. required. Refs. please.

Call 604-845-2705

CARS - DOMESTIC

1983 BUICK Lesabre Excellent condition In & Out $1900. Beautiful ride (778)668-4617 1994 CAMARO, red, 5 spd, loaded, 180K’s. A/C’d to April 2011. Runs very well $4900. 604-462-9306 1995 BUICK Roadmaster 93,000 org. kms. garage kept. Pwr. everything, lether. $2800. 604-793-5734. 1996 CHEVY CORSICA, 4 cyl, 4 dr, auto, runs & looks great, AirCared, a/c, $1600. (604)889-0593 1996 DODGE NEON 4/dr, auto, AirCared, $750. 604-855-9587. 1997 BUICK PARK AVE. Ultra, every optiun, s/roof, H.U.D., Immac cond, 117K. $6500. 778-565-1097

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

ALL VEHICLES WANTED

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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1995 SUZUKI SIDEKICK 4x4 4dr auto, all power options, Aircared till Oct. 2011, mechanic owned, 186K runs great $3950 obo (604)8205584 or 604-826-9319 1997 CHEVY BLAZER 4X4, sunroof, Air Cared, new rad & transmission. $2900 obo. 604-826-9279

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TRUCKS & VANS

1991 TOYOTA pickup, 3.3L, 5sp, canopy, box liner, hitch, 4 winter tires, well maint, aircared, $2600 obo. (604)796-0765 1995 FORD AEROSTAR XLT, Great condition. auto, AirCared. $1500. 604-889-0593 1997 DODGE CARAVAN - 7 passenger, great condition $1800 obo. 604-349-4477 1997 FORD WINDSTAR, good running cond. brand new tires, $1200 1-604-869-3038 or 1-604-860-3004 1998 GMC CLUB CAB 4.3 Vortec, 5spd trans, air, alarm syst, CD, under 300K, needs some TLC, good daily runner. 604-794-5815. 2000 DODGE GR. CARAVAN, V6, auto, ps/pb, cruise, A/C. Ex. cond. AirCared. $2950. 604-854-6673 2002 Chev 2500 HD, Silverado, gd cond., green ext/tan int, 225k, alum rack/rails, reg. maint $11,000 obo. Must sell! (604)794-5832 2002 FORD F150 XLT 4X2 s/c. One owner, extra clean, white. 4.6 eﬁ, 4 spd. auto O/D, 4 dr. w/ﬂairside bed, f.g. bed cover. XLT special appearance pkg, cast alum. wheels. $8000. Daytime/Evening 604-7467472. 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA SV6, 7 passenger, pristine cond, low km’s, $7900 obo. private (778)565-1097 2006 GMC SIERRA 1500 4.3L 6/cyl, longbox, canopy, roof rack, 107K, clean, god cond, well maint. Must sell! $9900/obo.604-850-7522 2008 FORD RANGER Supercab 5 spd, jump seats, 85K, A/C, CD, well maint, exc cond! Must sell. $11,500/obo. Call 604-850-7522. 2008 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4, supercab, 4.0L engine, auto, cruise, red metallic paint, a/c, trler tow pckg, 9500km, $18,500. (604)795-3483

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES & DETAILING 2007 FORD F350 quad cab XLT auto 4x4 diesel St#16 $18,900 2006 FORD F350 quad cab XLT auto 4X4 diesel St#25 $15,900 2004 GMC 2500 SLE auto 4X4 Duramax diesel St#36 $11,900 2007 FORD F150 SCrew XLT 4X4 auto 4X4 gas St#32 $14,900 2005 GMC QUADCAB 4X4 auto, long box, loaded St#26 $13,900 2006 FORD F350 crew cab XLT,auto,4X4,dsl, St#40 $17,900 2006 CHEV 2500 crew cab auto short box St#34 $10,900 2004 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat auto 4X4 diesel ST#43 $15,900

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 18 out of 21 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. $500 Xmas CASH back. www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1-888-208-3205

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

Sofa Italia 604.580.2525

ACCIDENTAL LITTER, mother very gentle, adorable. 1st shots, dewormed 8 wks, $100. 604-768-7394 AKITA SHEPHERD X PUPS born Oct. 17, family raised, vet chkd 1st shots $300/ea. 604-856-0469

MISC. FOR SALE

CARS - DOMESTIC

1984 Volkswagon Jetta Diesel. 5 spd. Aircared, lots o new parts, runs good. 50 mpg. $900 obo (604)792-4442

838 810

FEED & HAY

ALL TYPES of hay for sale! all in medium squares (3x4x8). For all your Dairy, Horse, Feeder Hay needs, visit www.hubkahay.com or call Cale @ 403-635-0104. Delivery available and Min order is a truckload.

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TRANSPORTATION

1997 GRAND AM 4 dr auto, loaded, 157K’s. A/C’d to Oct. 2012. Runs very well $2500. Ph: 604-462-9306 2003 FORD FOCUS sdn 109K, 5 spd, new battery & clutch, power doors /locks, cd, a/c excell cond., Aircared till March 2012, full set of winter tires on steel rims included $4850 obo (604)855-7841 2004 DODGE SX.2, 4 door, blue, 1 owner - lady driven, all weather tires (great in snow), 89,000 km, well maintained. Great 2nd or student car. $7,500/obo. 604-853-3953 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT, auto, loaded, htch bk, 49,900 km, red, ex cond $10,900. (604)793-5520 DL5961

TRANSPORTATION

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TRANSPORTATION

33166 South Fraser Way Abbotsford. DL#31038

PH#604-855-0666 www.keytrackautosales.com

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

AGASSIZ-HARRISON OBSERVER – Thursday, November 25, 2010

Meet the Pros N ove m b e r 2 0 1 0

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

H E AT I N G & G A S

For all your Service, Repair & Installation Needs “One call does it all”

• Furnaces • Boilers • Water Heaters • Patio Heaters • Sheet Metal Installations • Pool Heaters • Plumbing

604-796-2705

Licensed Bonded Insured

24 HOUR LICENSED SERVICE

P: 604-796-0770

Ser ving the Upper Fraser Valley

PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES

Home Staging Hal Jeffery or Ron Maki tile • slate • crown moulding doors • lighting • sinks toilets • gates • decks • painting staining • general repairs

PLUMBING SERVICES

R.C.E. APPLIANCE REPAIR 604-796-2834

604-418-8743 604-796-2560 haljeffery@gmail.com

Commercial & Residential Fibreglass & Wood Decking Laminate Flooring | Framing Finishing | Metal Roofs Vinyl Siding | Concrete Additions | Painting

TELSTAR WINDOW SERVICE LTD. 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

Meet the Pros Rates

1x2 ad: $17

Service to all makes of washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

Agassiz Computer Care

The RENOVATOR

Kelly @ 604-819-1936

KENT PLUMBING & HEATING LTD.

DRISCOLL

2x2 ad: $34

With every 6 month booking, receive one FREE 3x3 ad!

Have a Virus? Need Repairs? Upgrades? For Fast, Reliable, Friendly Computer Sales and Service Call the Local Expert: Derek Morrison (604)796-0820 OEM Certiﬁed Virus & Spyware Removal Hardware & Software Troubleshooting Home & Ofﬁce Networks, Wireless Setup Component Upgrades ...and much more

BEST Rates! « Chris @ 604.796.4301

agassizcomputercare@gmail.com

FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS › New Custom Cabinetry › Quality Cabinet Refacing › Countertops 604.796.1196 | cell. 604.857.3375

Our gift to you . . . we pay the HST! ON BOOKINGS BEFORE JANUARY 1 VISIT OUR SHOWROOM

6390 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz

Now Buying Scrap

Cars up to $100 • precious metals • washers • dryers • fridges • stoves etc. Pick up fee: $10 per item

Ask for JOE 604-316-0760 or 604-796-8360

AGASSIZ-HARRISON OBSERVER – Thursday, November 25, 2010

december at the rec centre

Fraser Valley Regional District Hope and District Recreation and Cultural Services

Dan Sharrers Aquatic Centre / Gym / Cardio Room - effective December 20, 2010 - January 2, 2011 Monday December 20 & 27

Tuesday December 21 & 28

Wednesday December 22 & 29

Thursday December 23 & 30

Friday December 24 & 31

Open Gym

8:00am - 8:30pm

8:00am - 4:00pm

Youth Gym (13-15 years)

3:30pm - 6:30pm

Public Swim

8:00am - 8:00pm

Winter Day Camp 8:30am - 5:00pm

Special Events

3:30pm - 6:30pm 8:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday December 25 & January 1

Sunday December 26

Pool, Gym and Arena will be closed on December 25 & 26 and January 1 SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 WE’RE OPEN! Gym 10:00am-5:30pm Pool 12:00pm-5:00pm Public Skate 4:00pm-5:30pm

Happy Holiday Pool Party H20 Blast Saturday, December 18 Friday, December 3 6pm-8pm 6pm-8pm $3.25 $3.25 Dive In Movie Friday, December 17 6pm-8pm $3.25

Canned Good Swim & Skate - Wed. December 8 Free admission with donation of canned good item for Holly Days community fundraiser Swim 6:30am-8:00pm Skate 4:30pm-5:45pm

Arena - effective December 20, 2010 - January 2, 2011 Monday December 20 & 27

Tuesday December 21 & 28

Wednesday December 22 & 29

Thursday December 23 & 30

Figure Skaters Only

9:00am - 10:15am

Youth Casual Hockey (Full gear required)

10:30am - 11:45am

9:00am-10:15am

Public Skate

12:00pm - 3:00pm

12:00pm - 3:00pm 6:30pm - 8:00pm

12:00pm - 3:00pm

1:30pm-3:30pm

Student Casual Hockey (Full gear Required)

3:30pm - 4:45pm

12:00pm-1:15pm

Adult Casual Hockey

5:00pm-6:15pm

7:15pm-8:30pm

5:00pm-6:15pm

(Full gear required)

Friday December 24 & 31

Saturday December 25 & January 1

Sunday December 26

Public Skate ‘Skate with Santa!’ Sunday, December 19, 2010 4:00pm-5:30pm

Please call for available ice rental dates & times ALL Fitness and Aqua Fit Classes will end Friday, December 17, 2010 and resume Monday, January 3, 2011

Yoga for a Peaceful Holiday Charlie Brown’s Christmas Rockin’ Around the Date: Saturday, December 4 Drawing Class Christmas Tree Time: 10:30am-11:30am Age: 16 years and up Cost: Drop in/All inclusive pass

Date: Tuesday, December 7 & 14 Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm Age: 6-12 years Cost: $5/child

Make your own Christmas Centerpiece

Little Angels Dance Workshop

Date: Sunday, December 5 Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Age: 7 years+ Cost: $15/person

Date: Saturday, December 11 Time: 10:30am-12:30pm Age: 3-6 years Cost: $10/child

Winter Festival Day Camps 2010 (6-12years)

Date: Saturday, December 11 Swimming, skating, special Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm crafts and games. Age: 7-10 years Date: December 20, 21, 22 & 23 December 27, 28, 29 & 30 Cost: $10/child Time: 8:30am-5:00pm Origami Christmas Cost: $32/day or $77/week

Tree Decorations

Date: Sunday, December 12 Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Age: 7 years+ Cost: $5/person

Hope & District

Recreation & Cultural Services

604-869-2304 1005-6th Ave, Hope, BC website: www.fvrd.bc.ca • email: leisure@fvrd.bc.ca

“Best Ice in BC”

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Pre-registration for courses required.