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Four tourists saved from a night in bush Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

If you go out in the woods, today, be prepared. Four tourists from Vancouver were rescued late Saturday night by Kent Harrison Search and Rescue members. "One SAR member remarked that they were dressed for the mall," says search manager, Neil Brewer. The tourists were visiting the Àsh hatchery on Morris Valley Road near Chehalis on Saturday afternoon, a popular spot recently, Brewer said. "They decided to go have a look in the bush, and managed to get themselves lost about two kilometres from the hatchery," he said. Search and Rescue received the call that four tourists were missing, at about 8 p.m. By 11 p.m., the group was found safe, and escorted back to the hatchery site. "The four were very thankful for the volunteers' efforts, that avoided a very uncomfortable night in the bush," Brewer said. He described the trail the group initially went down as

"rough." "It's an ugly little area there, with channels that are quite deep," he said. The nights are also turning colder now, adding the risk of cold for any hikers who Ànd themselves stranded overnight. Last minute, poorlyplanned hiking excursions can lead to preventable accidents. Here are a few tips to stay safe while enjoying your time outdoors. First, hike with a partner. That way, if you slip or otherwise get injured, your hiking partner can go for help. If you must hike alone, let someone know where you're going, and when you plan on returning. Most importantly, be prepared. Warm, layered clothing, a few snacks in a backpack, water, basic Àrst aid supplies, Áashlight and a cell phone are some of the bare neccessities, even if you only plan on hiking a short distance. Finally, know where you're going. It's fun to be adventurous, but not so fun waiting to be rescued.

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Breaking the 300m barrier Fire hall demonstration could lead to lower insurance rates in Kent Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

The math behind how Àre insurance rates are set can get complicated, but the theory behind it is quite simple. The faster a Àre is extinguished, the less damage it does.

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The less damage done, the cheaper the insurance payout. And, most importantly, the closer the water source, the sooner the Àre is out. Currently, the cheapest rates go to homeowners who are within 300m from a Àre hydrant. That's a nationwide regulation, set by an organization called the Fire Underwriters Survey. About 85 per cent of the underwriters in Canada look to the FUS to set their rates. The next set of rates go to homeowners who are simply Àre protected, and there are variations based on how close your home is to the nearest Àre hall.

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AGASSIZ-HARRISON OBSERVER – Thursday, October 21, 2010

The HHS Communities in Bloom Committee is holding a

Halloween Decorated Residence Contest! The judging will be done by the CiB Committee & will take place on Friday, October 29 at 7:00 pm. The winner will be announced at the November 1 Council Meeting & will be invited to attend the November 15 Council Meeting to receive a commemorative plaque & recognition from Council.

To enter your residence, call the Village Ofﬁce at 604-796-2171

Kilby’s Haunted Halloween Be Prepared to be Scared

October 22, 23, 24 & 29 & 30 2 pm - 8 pm Movie on Grounds: 6:30pm Regular Admission Applies *NEW* KILBY KID’S HALLOWEEN PARTY October 31 - 11 am to 4 pm Crafts – Games – Contest for Best Costume … And of course TREATS! Test your bravery in our 1906 Museum Fun for all ages...Horror movies on the grounds. Crafts for the kids and of course treats!

This year’s theme: Pirates of Harrison Bay

OBSERVER news Fox Run participants offered massages Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

For the year leading up to the annual Terry Fox Run, it wasn't looking like Harrison Hot Springs would host a local event. National organizers were worried that no one had thrown their hat into the ring to coordinate the event, meaning Harrison residents would have to travel out of town to participate, or not participate at all. And they couldn't have that. So the word went out, and was eventually heard by Chilliwack chiropractor, Jenn Turner. She owns Optimum Sport Performance and Health Clinic, and has a team of specialists that provide massage therapy, chiropractic services, kinesiology and acupuncture. It was her massage therapist who brought Turner a newspaper article about the lack

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Specialists from Optimum Sport Performance and Health Clinic in Chilliwack volunteered their time to massage participants in Harrison’s Terry Fox Run. The run raised over $1,000 locally.

of an organizer. "He thought the event could be 'Turnerized,'" she says, meaning her team from Optimum, along with some of her patients, could organize a special Terry Fox Run in Harrison. The run brought out

28 participants, raising over $1,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation. The foundation delivers funds to a variety of groups and projects, all dedicated to Ànding a cure for cancer. Despite rain at most other Fraser Valley

and Metro Vancouver locations, the sun lit the way for the runners, walkers and cyclists. But there were other beneÀts, in addition to the good weather. "We had some therapists provide massage treatments at the end for participants

who conquered the 5K and 10K courses," she says. Next year's Terry Fox Run date is September 18. For more information on the Terry Fox Foundation, visit www. terryfox.org. news@ahobserver.com

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE My name is Sonja Reyerse & together with my husband Robert we own & operate Harrison Heritage House. I am a Director on the Harrison Agassiz Chamber, the Harrison Tourism Society & Chair of AESS PAC so am fairly active in & around the Village & Business Community. My role with the Chamber focuses mainly on membership. The Commerce has been working hard to build on its membership base & currently has just over 100 members. We are happy to have reached the triple digits! Our members are evenly spread between Agassiz & Harrison with a handful of members in Mission, Abbotsford & Chilliwack. While members enjoy low cost Chamber services such as extended health insurance & credit & debit card fees, perhaps the best beneﬁt of membership is the opportunity to network with other local businesses, build friendships & business relationships. In these tough economic times we encourage both Harrison & Agassiz residents to support your local business community & shop local! We are hosting our Annual General Meeting on Thursday November 18, and you are cordially invited to the meeting & dinner. Invitations have gone out to all members but in case we missed you or you are not yet a member but would like to attend please let me know. This year, as most members prefer, we will keep the meeting short & focus on a ﬁne dinner, a glass of wine & some great socializing. We hope to see you there.

Harrison Agassiz Annual General Meeting details: Date: Thursday, November 18, 2010 Time: Meeting 5:30 - 6:00pm Dinner 6:30 pm Location: Crazy Fish Bistro 310 Hot Springs Road Harrison Hot Springs Cost: $45/person or $80/couple We encourage spouses & significant others to join us for dinner. If you are not able to make the meeting we would love to see you for dinner! Cost includes: Three course meal, glass of wine, tax & gratuity, raffle ticket for a most fabulous door prize! Please RSVP: To Sonja at 604.796.9552 so I can reserve a spot for you. Payable in advance to: Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce Box 475, Harrison Hot Springs, V0M 1K0 (Please let me know if you require a receipt.) This year’s Winterfest (Festival of Lights) kicks off with The Harrison Festival Society’s concert “Winter Harp” performing on Friday, November 26 at 8:00 pm in the St. Alice at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa. You don’t want to miss this concert of heart-warming carols, songs & stories in celebration of the Christmas & winter season. Standing ovations, sold out concerts and rave reviews are the hallmarks of Winter Harp, an ensemble of harps, medieval instruments, violin, viola, percussion, poetry and song. The musicians, in gorgeous medieval attire, perform a hauntingly-beautiful collection of music from well-know carols to Celtic, medieval and even flamenco. Before the show don’t forget to stroll among the Christmas trees on display in the Resort lobby; beautifully decorated by local businesses. On Saturday, November 27th at 5 pm children from the local elementary schools will set their homemade recyclable lanterns afloat in the Harrison Lagoon & afterwards enjoy a complimentary candy cane & hot chocolate. Join the strolling carollers as they make their way along the Esplanade from 5 - 6 pm, then at 6 pm the Tony Nootebos Official Light up takes place in the Harrison Plaza with 100 Esplanade this year’s main attraction Harrison Hot Springs, BC 1-877-796-3345 tony@bcsport¿shinggroup.com 604-796-3345 being the “Tree of Lights”. Cell: 604-845-0520

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Sturgeon on menu for Taste of Agassiz Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

The Taste of Agassiz is back, but with a new theme and a new venue. Organizers are calling the new Taste of Agassiz a "celebration of local foods." And while it's always a been such, the new location mirrors the new theme: Back to the River. It also will offer a more upscale, but relaxed, atmosphere. "The Fraser River is the showcase," says one of the organizers, Georgia Kliever. And the owners of the Fraser River Lodge, on Macdonald Road in Agassiz, have offered up their site as the new venue. Guests will mingle and dine in the lodge, while overlooking the

river. And this year, rather than being a seated meal, guests will circulate to many different tapas areas, where local chefs will be offering various culinary delights. Several of the area's chefs have been invited to particpate in the event, and will each have their own stations to promote their chosen dishes. But one of the most local dishes, is one that most people have never tried — sturgeon. That will be dished up by Robert Clark, executive chef at C Restaurant in Vancouver, and founder of the Ocean Wise group. "It's quite a coup to have sturgeon at an

event," Kliever says. "It's not an easy thing to get." The rest of the menu is currently being worked out, as chefs provide possibilities, and organizers ensure there is a wide variety available. But it shouldn't be hard to Ànd a diverse list of local foods, says Kliever. "Agassiz does farming well," she says. In fact, all of the organizers are connected to farming in some way. They are Victoria Brookes and Ken Schwaerzle, who both have extensive backgrounds in agriculture and 4H; Bruce Swift, who has knowledge of local aquaculture; Debra

Amrein-Boyes, who is an award-winning cheesemaker, published author and owner of The Farm House Natural Cheeses in Agassiz. As for Kliever, she has a dairy farming background, and works for Agrifoods and Agriculture Canada, at the Research Station here in Agassiz. The Àve put their heads together about Àve years ago, as a way to highlight the diverse foods grown here as part of the Communities in Bloom competition. The event has always been held at the Agricultural Hall. But after a year hiatus, they wanted to reinvent the popular event. Tickets are $50 each, and a limited number

are still available, at The Farm House Natural Cheeses, located at

5634 McCallum Road. For more information, email Debra at info@

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Chris Wilson recieved a plaque from the Village of Harrison Hot Springs at Monday’s council meeting, for his five years of service as the local Fire Chief. He has now taken on a new position, as the Electoral Area Fire Services and Programs Manager. The new Harrison Fire Chief is Don Labossiere, JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER who was the Village’s deputy chief for the past year and a half.

Port Douglas road to improve The road to Port Douglas may get a little smoother, according to a press release from the provincial government, issued Monday. It says an agreement between the Douglas First Nations and the B.C. government has been reached. The agreement helps clear the way for further upgrades along the Harrison West Forest Service Road, which connects Port Douglas to Harrison Hot Springs, with $300,000 worth of costs being shared by the government and the First Nations band. “This agreement is a good

example of governments and First Nations working together on projects that will beneÀt the people we represent,” says Chilliwack-Hope MLA Barry Penner. “The initiative and generosity shown by the Douglas First Nation to upgrade the local service road is encouraging and I hope that we can continue to work together in the region on other projects.” The press release says a letter from Chief Don Harris of the Douglas First Nation was sent to Pat Bell, Minister of Forests and Range, that included a generous

offer to contribute $150,000 toward road improvements along the Harrison West Forest Service Road. A request to match the funding was made by Chief Harris, and was accepted by the B.C. government. The road upgrades are expected to allow year-round access to the community of Port Douglas at the head of Harrison Lake. This $150,000 is in addition to the $750,000 in funding provided by the provincial and federal governments this Àscal year for improvements along the road. news@ahobserver.com

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OBSERVER news Skate park gets grass The Agassiz skateboard park has been closed for a few weeks for upgrades, and will remain closed until about the end of October. The District of Kent has been working on the landscaping around the park, to increase the greenery and hopefully reduce injury to users who may fall off the ramps. The Kent Leisure Services department is asking that everyone

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obey the signs and keep out of the fenced areas, to allow the grass that's been planted a chance to germinate. This could take until about October 27. The repairs are being paid in part by a risk management grant in the amount of $3,050, from the Municipal Insurance Association of B.C. Also, residents can now keep up to date on local leisure information on the Kent Leisure Facebook page.

Notice for Public Involvement Kilby Dike Recreational Enhancements

The District of Kent wishes to invite interested members of the public to a ‘COME AND GO’ session on the proposed Kilby Dike Recreational Enhancements.

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The Enhancements include: • Interpretative Signage • Benches • Improved gates along the Kilby Dike from the Lougheed Highway to Dike Road The come and go meeting will take place as follows:

(the come and go format allows participants to drop in and participate at any time during the scheduled session)

If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact Kerry Hilts, Director of Community Services at 604-796-2235.

Jaylene Luymes has her blood taken by nurse Gloria Kuffner, who was set up as part of a public health fair at Chehalis Community Hall last Thursday. The fair featured information on diabetes, eye health, children’s programs and much more. Anyone who missed the fair and wants more information on healthy lifestyle options, contact the Chehalis band office at 604-796-2116. JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Tree planting this weekend Volunteers are needed for two upcoming plantings in the Agassiz area. The Fraser Valley Watershed Coalition

will be planting willow whips, along with some trees and shrubs, in the area around Tuyttens and Whelpton Roads.

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OBSERVER news Rates could change in Kent It's a big jump in rates, but that could change if a demonstration held in Agassiz on Saturday was a success. The Agassiz Fire Department, with the help of Popkum Firehall, went through a timed test, to prove that they could arrive at a Ă&#x20AC;re, hook up to a hydrant 600m away, and get to full water pressure in a 10-minute time period. Two FUS agents were on scene throughout the test, one managing the timing and the other checking water pressure at the simulated Ă&#x20AC;re site, on Pixley Lane. In short, they seemed to have passed the test. But it will be a few weeks before the FUS will have the Ă&#x20AC;nal results, says Sunjeev Sodi, one of the agents who helped monitor the test. And as a result, rates in the District of Kent could be changed for homes and businesses that lie within that 300m to 600m hydrant range. If that happens, the District of Kent will be the Ă&#x20AC;rst community in Canada to have the new set of rates.

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from the insurance companies. A plaque was displayed outside homes and businesses, and several halls would rush to the scene of any Ă&#x20AC;re. But, if the home or business wasn't insured by the Ă&#x20AC;re hall's payor, Ă&#x20AC;reĂ&#x20AC;ghters would sit and watch the building burn. They weren't about to go do work and not get paid for it. Fire insurance was competitive in those days, so competitive that several insurance companies went bankrupt. As a result, the Fire Underwriters Survey was created, and they now set the rates that insurance companies look to when setting their own customers' rates. And those rates have to be realistic, based on how quickly a Ă&#x20AC;re can be put out. Saturday's test could offer a reduction for at least some home

owners. But now, after all those hours of practice, and an almost perfect demonstration, the Agassiz Fire Department will sit and wait. And they'll hope that their hard work will result in lower insurance rates, here and eventually across the country. news@ahobserver.com

Agassiz firefighters were out in full force on Saturday morning, demonstrating how quickly they can respond to a call and start to suppress flames, within in JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER 600m of a fire hydrant.

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OBSERVER opinion Lower insurance? Yes, please T LOOKING BACK - OCTOBER 2009

Have you hugged your local ÀreÀghter lately? We suggest that you do. The Agassiz Fire Department deserves major kudos this week, after positively demonstrating they can quickly begin to stop a Àre, even when the Àre hydrant is 600 metres away. (See story, front page) This isn't just exciting for the ÀreÀghters, it could mean a change in insurance rates for local homeowners. Yes, you read correctly. Lower insurance rates. And eventually, those local savings could pave the way for other communities take the same test, and also reduce their rates. Overall, that could mean a signiÀcant drop in insurance rates throughout the community, and across Canada. There's two reasons that's a positive thing. The Àrst is obvious — more pocket change for the all-popular Joe Six Pack. But the second has to do with insurance companies in general. While they're not forced to follow suit with the Fire Underwriters Survey, most of them do. Basic accounting dictates that the more premiums we pay for Àre protection, the more they earn, minus payouts for any Àre damage. It seems obvious that someone who lives eight kilometres from a Àrehall simply shouldn't pay the same premium as someone who has a hydrant 600 metres from his front porch. And if our Àre Àghters are arriving quickly on the scene, saving our homes from complete damage, and lowering the amount we get paid out by our insurance companies, then rates most deÀnitely should be lower. Hopefully, the powers that be at the FUS will agree, and Saturday's demonstration will be the Àrst of many, Canada-wide. -Agassiz-Harrison Observer

Planting pyramid A young boy takes a break from planting trees by an Agassiz waterway last October, stacking planting pots into a pyramid with the help of some friends (not shown). Another planting is being held this weekend. See page 4 for details on how to volunteer. 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 – Driving along a major suburban thoroughfare on a recent sunny afternoon, I couldn’t help but notice a woman casually relieving herself on the grass between the sidewalk and the street. The highly visible location seemed deliberately chosen, perhaps as a street person’s farewell to another golden summer in B.C.’s most peed-upon city. This sort of Áagrant offence against decency would still have shock value in most B.C. communities, but here in Victoria the likeliest reaction would be, “Hey, you’re on the wrong street.” The Pandora Avenue squat, as it came to be known, was this summer’s politically correct theatre of the absurd, and as usual it was not rated for family viewing. A Àlthy little tent city sprang up on a broad downtown boulevard across from one of the local homeless handout services, migrating in from local parks. Public peeing was among the milder problems on Pandora. This was well illustrated by its sudden end in September. Victoria News reported that a core group of drug dealers were picked up in an undercover police buy-and-bust operation at the Pandora squat. Overnight the tent city vanished. A combination of cooler weather and the closure of the crack-and-meth bazaar seems to have done the trick, as campers suddenly came to appreciate the vacant shelter beds up the street. B.C.’s urban southwest offers a glimpse of the future for other communities around the province in the abandonment of community standards. And nobody surrenders quite like Victoria. This is a town that wilts like lettuce before an invasion of feral bunny rabbits. It’s a town that celebrates an urban design award

for its downtown urinal, an expensive but oh-so-artistic response to the monsoon of doorway peeing that pours down after the bars close. The city’s response to a court ruling limiting its ban on camping in parks was timid even by Victoria standards. Hounded by the “homeless” and their “advocates” at every step, city council Ànally passed a bylaw declaring campsites on boulevards to be banned as a trafÀc hazard. By the time they got it done, the summer squat had folded. Along the way it was revealed that at least some of the campers weren’t homeless, having had “social” housing provided to them, and that shelter beds had also been sitting empty. The shelter beds are signiÀcant from a legal as well as a common-sense point of view. The court ruling had said the city couldn’t prevent people from putting up tents, but only if there were no shelter beds available. But apparently verifying homelessness would have been too harsh. A few weeks ago on a ferry crossing, I overheard a couple of fragrant young fellows, fresh from few weeks picking fruit in the Okanagan and looking for a comfortable place to ride out the winter. Victoria here they come. This has been going on for generations, and it apparently remains a path of choice for winter refugees all the way from Quebec. Housing and Social Development Minister Rich Coleman was on Sean Leslie’s CKNW radio program the other day, talking up B.C.’s efforts to get people off the street. He did allow that the southwestern corner of the province does have a couple of different factors to consider. “The big one is probably weather, so we do get some inmigration at times of the year because the weather is different in other areas of Canada,” Coleman said, demonstrating his mastery of understatement. Warm weather and weak local government are a bad combination. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tÁetcher@blackpress.ca

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Dear Editor, Now that the second development of the townhouses along Hwy 9 have started, I can see how “unattractive” these townhouses will look, plus the congestion of trafÀc this will create.

The reason is that the District of Kent council has approved “three -level townhomes,” and that from Mackay Crescent South to Mackay Crescent North, “multi housing” has been approved in

the District's long term plan. Can you imagine how this will look? This new complex will have “28 three level units,” and Peter Kingma has already been “pre-approved” for his development of

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townhomes, so if we look at the rest of the properties that will one day be developed as this one is, how many three level townhomes would this be? For sure it will be a few hundred, and how

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OBSERVER mailbag ‘Unattractive’ townhouses will clog traffic

Letters appearing on this page represent the opinions of the letter writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Agassiz-Harrison Observer or its employees.

Dear Editor, Now that the second development of the townhouses along Hwy 9 have started, I can see how “unattractive” these townhouses will look, plus the congestion of trafÀc this will create.

The reason is that the District of Kent council has approved “three -level townhomes,” and that from Mackay Crescent South to Mackay Crescent North, “multi housing” has been approved in

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“Is there room for more townhouses locally?”

the District's long term plan. Can you imagine how this will look? This new complex will have “28 three level units,” and Peter Kingma has already been “pre-approved” for his development of

townhomes, so if we look at the rest of the properties that will one day be developed as this one is, how many three level townhomes would this be? For sure it will be a few hundred, and how

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Care home facility is? Is this council not aware that there is

a nursing home on Mackay Crescent? Marc Dumont

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Two little girls pull

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handfuls of ripened cranberries out of a large bin, and place the red, white and pink treasures into a handmade trough. Most of the berries are crisp, but some are mushy, staining the girls

hands bright red. A berry pops in one girl's hand, and she laughs. But they won't eat the berries now. Not raw. They continue working, moving the berries around the

trough, which is lined at the bottom with sturdy wire mesh. The twigs, vines and leaves that survived picking, now fall through and into a bucket. The girls push the cleaned berries into a

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end of Kamp Road. If you've never been, it's off Wahleach Road, which is just past Seabird Island Gas Bar. It's a beautiful drive, and at the end, a beautiful rainbow of engorged cranberries awaits. "They're Stevens variety," Anna says, a variety that accounts for half of the berries grown in the United States. Much like in the U.S., most growers in the Fraser Valley sell direct to big companies, such as Ocean Spray. Not the Gouwenbergs. They prefer to sell to the public, with the help of their children. The trough and bins sit near their driveway, where you can drive right up and order just what you need; at $1.50 per pound, an ice cream pail will cost you $6. On this particular Saturday, they sold 100 pounds to a neighbour. But they also sell

large quantities to locals making juice and wine. Then there are the jam makers, sauce lovers, baking nuts and creative chefs. The list of foods you can make with cranberries is neverending, Anna says. And because their berries are dry-picked, they'll last a long time in your fridge, even longer if you freeze them. They bought a dry picker from Massachussets, one of the three top producing states (along with Wisconsin and New Jersey.) The machine combs the bog, lifting the berries off their bushes and rolling them onto a conveyor, into bucket after bucket. Those get hauled to the front of the farm, where the kids clean them in the trough. Dry picking is more labour intensive than Áooding, says Henry. But you can also control when you pick, while Áooding leaves that up to weather patterns. You

can also control how much you pick. Having a small bog helps, too. "Ours is only a few acres," Anna says. Growing cranberries was an easy choice. The Gouwenberg farm is a big one — they're mainly dairy farmers. But at the back end, there's a smallish, natural bog. The only other bountiful bog berry is

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is hoping to draw in families with a magic act later this month. Rod Boss, a magician based out of Langley, will perform October 26 in the school's

gymnasium. "This is not just for the families of the school," says Kent's Parent Advisory Council secretary Heather McKinlay.

"Families outside of Kent can come, too." They are charging $10 per family group, payable at the door or in advance at the school.

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They plant trees, drive seniors to the doctor, run entire organizations, and read to children. They help at the Fall Fair, at schools and local events, and that's just a start to what volunteers contribute to the community. They devote some or all of their time to Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs, with no pay and sometimes little recognition for their dedication. But that's about to change. On October 28, volunteers of every type are being celebrated at a special

function. There will be entertainment, a special speaker, refreshments and all volunteers who attend will receive a small gift of recognition. The best thing is, there's no cost to attend. Tickets are free, but must be picked up from the Agassiz Library in advance, so organizers know how many people to expect. For more information, phone 604796-9510. news@ahobserver.com

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Just another beautiful day in September we had plenty of time to visit the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve in Chilliwack. Though I had hiked along the Chilliwack Rotary Trail many times, I had not yet seen the reserve and Renate thought it was about time! To get there we took the fast route via Hwy 1 to Vedder Road, then went

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September 15 was no exception - another beautiful fall day was at our hands and my friend, Renate, and I decided that we must go “bumbering”. We started out early in the morning and headed for the Ranger Station Art Gallery to see the October exhibit. The Àrst painting I spotted was done in Betty Block vintage style: a weathered window frame with three geese behind it. I love this style but there is so much more to Betty’s art, as we soon discovered: her other paintings on display show great Áair, elegance and spirit, especially the one called Love of Music. Johanna Richards, another gifted artist, had a collection of photographs on display as well as a large sketch in black and white. In the meantime, Renate had discovered three special photographs taken by Adele Hinkley, which she really liked. And then there was Sandra Tilander’s jewelry. Her necklaces and earrings would make excellent Christmas presents for your best friends and relatives. So would, of course, everything else I have seen there! All in all, it is a very pleasant and interesting exhibit. If you want to see it, the show is there until October 31. (in spite of

south to Keith Wilson. There we took a right hand turn and went, through pleasing new housing developments, to Sumas Road. A left turn there and the road took us to the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve. The Rotary Interpretive Centre — open year round except Christmas day — was

funded and constructed by the Chilliwack Rotary Club and is very impressive. The reserve site is open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk. It consists of a network of trails, a pond and viewing sites with conveniently located benches. On our way back we did a little side trip by making a right hand

turn onto Peach Rd. This took us to the point along the river which is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful spots around. The Rotary Trail is used by walkers, hikers, bikers, riders, Àshermen - it is Chilliwack’s answer to Vancouver’s Sea Wall! On our way home, we replaced most of

the Hwy. 1 stretch with Prairie Central Road. Though slower, it leads through beautiful countryside, a more Àtting end to such a nice day. Renate knows her way around very well. For others it might take a little exploring, but this is part of “bumbering” fun anyway!

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incorrect poster dates) While there, we also picked up our tickets for “Winter Harp” at the Festival OfÀce and, since we are both volunteers, were given complimentary tickets for the local Volunteer Appreciation Event on October 28. If you, too, are a volunteer, make sure to pick up your ticket either at the Festival ofÀce in Harrison Hot Springs or at the Agassiz library. Our next stop was the Memorial Hall to check up on the work in progress. We were very happy to see the new roof and windows. When the work is completed, it will be a beautiful community hall again. From there we walked to the Harrison Resort and Spa to inquire about our Christmas Brunch which Renate will arrange. It must have been the fresh air because we were getting hungry and so headed to Kim’s Country Kitchen for lunch. We also decided that

Spooky houses to be judged The local Áowers may be starting to fade with the autumn weather, but the Harrison Communities in Bloom committee is still hard at work. They are planning a contest for the best Halloween decorated residence, with judging taking place on Friday, October 29, at 7 p.m. Winners will be announced at a future Harrison Hot Springs council meeting, and will be awarded a commemorative plaque. The cost of the contest will come out of the Communities in Bloom budget, Councillor Dave Harris told Harrison council at Monday night's meeting. "There are a lot of houses that really decorate for Halloween, and our committee feels it's time to recognize them," he said.

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The Halloween Spooktacular needs your help. The popular event will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall in Agassiz. Volunteers are needed for set up, from 2 p.m. that day, through the event, and for about an hour to clean up afterward. If you can lend a hand, phone the District of Kent at 604-796-2235.

Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Statlu Creek, Tretheway Creek, Shovel Creek and Big Silver Creek Waterpower Projects

Open House and Invitation to Comment Cloudworks Energy Inc. (Proponent) is proposing to construct and operate four waterpower projects on Statlu Creek, Tretheway Creek, Shovel Creek and Big Silver Creek in the vicinity of Harrison Lake, BC. The four proposed projects would generate approximately 86 megawatts (MW) of energy combined (11, 23, 36 and 16 MW respectively). The proposed projects are subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. The Proponent must obtain environmental assessment certificates before any work can be undertaken on the proposed projects. However, prior to submission of an application (Application) for a certificate by the Proponent, the Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) must first approve Application Information Requirements. The Application Information Requirements will specify the studies to be conducted and the detailed information to be provided by the Proponent in its Application. The EAO has now received draft Application Information Requirements from the Proponent and invites comments on this draft. In order to provide information about the Application Information Requirements, and to receive comments from the public, the EAO invites the public to attend an Open House. There will be 1 Open House, to be held as follows: at: Evergreen Hall, Cheam Room 9291 Corbould Street, Chilliwack BC on: Wednesday November 3, 2010 from: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. At 7:00 p.m. there will be presentations by the EAO and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency on the processes with an opportunity to ask questions about the processes. A presentation will also be given by the Proponent in relation to the proposed projects. If you are unable to attend the Open House, you may still wish to make a written submission. There are 30 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the draft Application Information Requirements. The comment period will begin on October 27, 2010 and end at midnight on NOTE:

November 25, 2010. All comments received during this comment period in relation to the Application Information Requirements will be considered. The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the projects are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. At this stage of the process, the primary intent is to receive feedback about the studies or information required for a comprehensive environmental assessment. After taking public comments into account, the EAO will finalize the Application Information Requirements and issue them to the Proponent. The EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: x By Online Form at http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca x By Mail: Kathy Eichenberger Project Assessment Director Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1 x By Fax: Fax: 250-356-6448

An electronic copy of the Application Information Requirements and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Application Information Requirements are also available for viewing at these locations: Agassiz Library: 7140 Cheam, Agassiz BC Chilliwack Library: 45860 First Avenue, Chilliwack BC If you are unable to participate at this time, there will be an additional comment period during the Application review stage when you will also be able to provide comments to the EAO on the proposed Project.

All submissions received by the EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to the EAO website.

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Every Saturday at 8:30am #215, 19358-96 Ave. Surrey NO reservations: 604-888-3008 www.dgscanada.ca Ask about our other Courses... *Stand up Reach *Fall Protection *Aerial Lift *RoughTerrain Forklift *Bobcat *WHMIS & much more. “Preferred by Employers

604-588-2885 or 778-896-3709

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

CLASS 1 TRACTOR-TRAILER DRIVER wanted for year round short haul employment in northern BC. Beneﬁt package included. Fax clean drivers abstract and resume with references to 250-774-2314 or call Rob at 250-775-1700 for more information.

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

Winter Drivers Required (for various areas)

FAMILY ORIENTED trucking co. specializing in O/D freight. Must be able to cross border. Home most weekends. Min. 2 years exp. Fax resume & abstract to 604-852-4112

Minimum Requirement - Class 3 with Air Endorsement. Preference will be given to Drivers with Pup experience & Heavy Equipment Operators who possess a Class 1 License.

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Please mail/fax with driver’s abstract to:

HELP WANTED

Emil Anderson Maintenance PO Box 96 51160 Sache Street Rosedale, BC V0X 1X0 Fax: (604) 794-3863

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School-Based Aboriginal Mentor

Forever in our hearts! Love, Josie and family 111A

CHILDCARE

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CHILDCARE

Harrison Hot Springs Preschool & After School Care is looking for a P/T responsible adult (over 19) for our after school care program. Applicants must have experience and/or related education & have/take Community Care First Aid. Must be available every Tuesday 2-6 pm. Christmas & Spring Breaks. Great experience! Email resumes to harrisonhotspringspreschool@shaw.ca or PO Box 110, HHS, V0M 1K0

The Hope & Area Transition Society is a non-profit organization which provides programs to individuals and families afflicted by social issues. The Society is seeking applications for their Aboriginal Mentorship Program. This program will be hiring two individuals who will work with First Nation students in the Hope and Agassiz schools. This position entails the worker to perform their position with little or no supervision. The preferred candidate will have: • Strong understanding of First Nation culture and knowledge of the Sto:Lo and Nlaka’pamux culture • A degree in the Social Services field or related field of study. Equivalent work experience will be considered • Experience working with First Nation individuals and families who are experiencing challenging situations and demonstrate a non-judgemental approach • Motivation, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to make sound decisions • Strong understanding of the dynamics of family violence; addictions and mental health issues • Ability to coordinate and organize groups & one-on-one sessions • Strong listening & communication skills (written & verbal), and conflict resolution skills is necessary • Valid driver’s license, dependable vehicle and willingness to carry extra insurance Preference may be given to those candidates who possess both the skills, qualifications and experience and who have Aboriginal ancestry. This is a term-specific position to the end of June 2011. Closing Date: November 5, 2010 Start Date: ASAP For more information visit our website at www.hopetransition.org Send resume to: Geraldine Dyble – Executive Director Box 1761 Hope, BC V0X 1L0 Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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July 29, 1935 - October 18, 2008 Nothing can ever take away the love a heart holds dear. Fond memories linger every day remembrance keeps him near.

EDUCATION

Studio Trendz Hair & Beauty School

DGS CANADA

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CLASS 1 Drivers - Well established trucking company is looking for Class 1 drivers with clean records. We offer BC/Alta runs, late model equipment, beneﬁts, steady work, and no U.S. hauling. Please fax current resume and drivers abstract to 1-604-701-6394.

Hope & Area Transition Society

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

CHILD CARE COUNSELLOR POSTING NO. 10-51E School District #78 (Fraser-Cascade) has a position of a Child Care Counsellor effective December 1, 2010. Under the direction of the Vice-Principal of the Agassiz Centre for Education, the Child Care Counsellor designs and implements counselling programs, works in liaison with other rehabilitation personnel, Ministry of Children and Families, Ministry of the Attorney General, Ministry of Health and Indian and Northern Affairs.. The successful candidate must possess a degree from a recognized university with a degree in behaviourial sciences or a certiﬁcate or diploma from a recognized college. Description: Four (4) hours per day Five (5) days per week Hourly Rate: $23.61 Applications with full supporting documentation, including references, and transcripts, if available can be submitted to: Ms. Natalie Lowe-Zucchet Secretary-Treasurer School District #78 (Fraser-Cascade) 650 Kawkawa Lake Road, Hope, B.C. V0X 1L4 Fax: 604-869-7400 CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 27, 2010 Questions regarding this position or to obtain a copy of the full job description may be directed to Ashley Kraszlany, Human Resources at 604-869-2411 or akraszlany@sd78.bc.ca. 10_10T_FCSD21–4612177

HELP WANTED

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 780-9556160. Email: hr@ensignenergy.com FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certiﬁed, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

GET IN THE GAME!!! Up to $20/hour. No phones. Work with people. 15 positions for our Promotional Dept. People skills an asset. No experience, no problem.

Call Shelley 604-777-2195 GREG GARDNER GM req’s a exp. Sales Manager in Squamish. Send resume to fax: 604-898-2281 email: denise@greggardnergm.com Medical Ofﬁce Trainees Needed! Drs & Hospitals need Medical Ofﬁce & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement is also Available! 1-888-778-0459

Resident Care Aides required at Cheam Village in Agassiz If you are energetic, enthusiastic & enjoy working with older people please email your resume to mgregoire@valleycare.info or fax 604 796 3844.

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

Casual Recreation Aide required at Valley Care in Agassiz. If you are energetic, enthusiastic & enjoy working with seniors please email your resume to: mgregoire@valleycare.info or fax 604 796 3844.

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SALES

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

FINANCIAL SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

PETS 477

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PETS

560

MISC. FOR SALE

knoke trucking

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Due to growth, our Services Group has a fulltime career opening for an Administrative Assistant, with a strong knowledge of plumbing, gas & HVAC-R. You must have (3)+ yrs of service industry experience, preferably in dispatch, order processing and/or with a trade supplier. Knowledge of Timberline software would be an asset. Progressive by nature, we offer a salary commensurate with experience, benefits, and an excellent work environment. Submit your resume in confidence, with covering letter to Email: hrdevans@daryl-evans.com or Fax: 604-525-6158 JR. WEB DEVELOPER Servillian Technology Ltd. has one remaining position to be filled in Vernon, BC. Please visit http://www.servillian. com/careers for a full job description and to submit your resume.

PERSONAL SERVICES 180

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 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. 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. Motorcycle Mechanic Program. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Hands-on training for street, offroad, dual sport bikes. Write 1st year apprenticeship exam. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com. AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

CHIHUAHUAS, tiny pups, 8 wks old, ready to go. 1 male, 1 female. parents to view $700 (604)794-7347.

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

NEW Computer Guaranteed and FREE LCD TV with paid purchase!!! No credit check. Up to $3000 credit limit. Smallest weekly payments available! Call Now 888-293-3192

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

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DOGO ARGENTINO MASTIFFS PB, 3 mos. old.1 male, 3 females. $1500. 778-242-0862 or 778-808-5600.

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 Dial-A-Law offers general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available). Lawyer Referral Service matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604-687-3221 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.663.1919 (Outside LM).

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CARPENTRY

MOVING & STORAGE

2guyswithatruck.ca Moving & Storage Visa OK. 604-628-7136 AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of moving/packing. Excellent Service. Reas. rates! Different from the rest. 604-861-8885 www.advancemovingbc.com

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

MILANO PAINTING 604 - 551- 6510 Interior & Exterior S S S S

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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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Professional Painters Free Estimates Written Guaranteed Bonded & Insured

PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN CONST. & Asphalt. Brick, concrete, drainage, foundation & membrane repair. (604)618-2304 ~ 604-820-2187.

338

PLUMBING

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

ENGLISH BULLDOG, CKC reg. 8 wks old, shots, microchip, vet ✔. Healthy, happy, gorgeous. Health gurant’d. $2500. 778-895-8453. JACK RUSSELL PUPS 2 males, tri colored, tails docked & dew claws. Vet ✔ , view parents. Ready Nov. 9 (10 weeks) 604-820-4236 JACK RUSSELL pups, cute, short, stocky, smooth coat, tails doc, 2nd shots. $375 (604)798-9233 Chwk MALTI/SHIH-TZU/POODLE X. Pups & adults. Adorable choc. & other colours. $700. 604-820-9469

NEED A GOOD HOME for a dog or a good dog for a home? We adopt www.856-dogs.com or call: 856-3647.

good good dogs! 604-

ORGANICALLY FED KITTENS, indoor/outdoor, much loved, litter trained. $40. Call (604)538-2980.

**PUPS TO 70% OFF** Retiring! 19 Reg’d Pure brd &mix’s! strt @ $299! Only to Oct 23! 9613 192nd St Surrey, Daily 11:30-6:30. GUARANTEED! 604-625-3663 / 778-298-5758. mypuppyparadise.ca

356 #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

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

283A

HANDYPERSONS

A HELPFUL HANDYMAN Ltd. 778-808-7442. What can we do for you? Bonded and Insured! www.ahelpfulhandyman.com DON’S HANDYMAN SERVICES $25 PER HR no job too small. small plumbing repairs leaves racked, drywall patched any household job (604 200 0932)

134

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Food Service Manager Marquise Group is the fastest growing facilities management company in Western Canada. We are currently looking for a Full/ Part Time Food Services Manager to join our team at an Acute Care Facility in the Fraser Valley. The person in this role will plan, direct and coordinate the activities of the staff in the food services department. Duties: Scheduling of staff for Food Service Department, Understanding & Implementing HACCP Rules and Rationale, New Staff Orientation & Training, Ensuring OH&S practices are adhered to. Qualifications: Canadian Society of Nutrition Management certification • Minimum 3 years of related supervisory experience in a healthcare setting • BC Food Safe certification, level 1 and 2. • Certification from an approved program in a related discipline preferably in Food Services or Nutrition Management • Effective communication and interpersonal skills • Intermediate level of expertise with Microsoft programs. Last week’s posting, applicant email was incorrect. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please email: HS518.marquise@hiredesk.net and quote Food Service Manager in the subject line of your email. For more information visit www.marquise.ca

RUBBISH REMOVAL

ST. BERNARD pups, loyal family dogs, approx. 175lb as adults. Last couple, $850/ea. (604)462-8605

VIZSLA PUPS, champion lines, shots, guaranteed. $750 email vizsla@telus.net or call 604 819 2115

RECYCLE-IT! #1 EARTH FRIENDLY JUNK REMOVAL

Make us your ﬁrst call! Reasonable Rates. Fast, Friendly & Uniformed Staff.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 545

FUEL

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

604.587.5865

www.recycle-it-now.com

548 373A TELEPHONE SERVICES

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

ACREAGE

603

20 Acres-$0 Down! $99/mo. Near Growing El Paso, Texas. Guaranteed Owner Financing, No Credit Checks. Money Back Guarantee.FreeMap/Pictures. 800755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

627

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOUSES

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

LOTS

LARGE ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS FULL ACRES AND MORE! Guaranteed Owner Financing. No Credit check. $0 down - 0 interest. Starting @ just $89/mo. USD. Close to Tucson’s Intl. Airport. For Recorded Message 800-631-8164 Code 4001 or visit www.sunsiteslandrush.com. Offer ends 11/30/10!

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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

FURNITURE

477

PETS

ALASKAN MALAMUTE 7 mos. puppy $900 for details see www.mytuk.com or 604-857-0434. BLACK M. LAB, 4 1/2 months old, house trained. Needs home. Loves dogs, people, kids. $300 but neg for right family. 604-945-3657 BLUE NOSE BULLIES. Pit bulls. All colors, shots, vet ✓. Ready to go. UKC regd $1000 obo 778-237-2824 BOSTON Terrier pups 10 wks, registered, micro chip, vet ✔ shots, dewormed, these are gorgeous pups delivery avail $900+ (604)557-3291 Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786 BOXER PUPPIES, great temperament, family raised, stunning colors, vet ✓ dewormed, 1st shots $950 each. Call 604-341-1445 CATS & KITTENS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats.604-309-5388 / 856-4866

560

MISC. FOR SALE

Lumber ............$100 Tools .................... $25 Truck winches . $40 Aluminum ladders ............... $50 Dolly .................... $20

551

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

560

MISC. FOR SALE

AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses! BUILDING SALE... “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES!” 25X30 $4,577. 30X40 $6,990. 32X60 $10,800. 32X80 $16,900. 35X60 $12,990. 40X70 $13,500. 40X100 $23,800. 46X140 $35,600. OTHERS. Ends optional. Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422. 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. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

4x6 utility trailer ...............$200 Wheelbarrow .. $30 Heavy chain ..... $20 Garden tools ... $20

604-794-5817

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

736

HOMES FOR RENT

Ask about our seniors discount. Pets upon prior approval.

604-796-8760 AGASSIZ Woodside apartments, 1 bdrm apt on top ﬂoor of quiet, well maintained building with onsite caretaker. Same block as library, groceries, bank etc. Laundry, elevator, assigned parking spot, storage locker, freshly painted. Available Nov 1. $600. 1-604-805-8020 or kbmtrentals@gmail.com Beach Front, 2 bdrm ground level apartment in Harrison. Avail now, $725/mnth cable incl. No pets. call 604-551-5015 Harrison, 1 bdrm apt, $625/m incl cable, cats allowed, no dogs, n/s, (604)796-3484 Harrison, 1 bdrm apt, $725/m incl inste W/D & cable, n/p, n/s. (604)796-3484 Harrison. 1 bdrm, partially furnished in Harrison avail. now. $500/m incl. H&H, 1/2 security deposit req’d. + ref. & n/s. 604-796-9726 or 604 316-5216. Harrison, furnished,studio apt, very bright, across from lake, courtyard view, a/c, skylight, cable incl. n/s, n/p, $525 (604)853-4273 PARKSVILLE WINTER GETAWAY Oceanfront, fully furnished /equipped 2 bdrm condo. Awesome view. Bright, cozy & quiet. Cable TV & wireless internet. Sandy beach, walking trails & golf. Private rental in beautiful resort setting. N/S, N/P. Call 250-949-6702 (leave message) or email: shaross2@gmail.com.

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Agassiz 2 Bd duplex cls to schools; fncd b/yard; Must be able to take care of lawn mowing. Written & Documented Ref’s req’d. $875 Avail. now. 604-796-2550

HOMES FOR RENT

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SUITES, LOWER

CLAYTON HEIGHTS, lge 2 bdrm. bsmt suite. Incl. util, W/D, D/W, int., alarm. N/S N/P $925 mo. avail Nov 1st (778)574-5273

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HOMES FOR RENT

Top floor of house in Agassiz 3 Bedrooms, 21/2 Baths, NS, NP, $900/month, hydro & gas included. 1 Available /2 mo. DD required. References please. Nov. 1st

749

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AUTO FINANCING

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

T. Marlowe Manor Spacious 1 bdrm available now.

Harrison, executive 5 bdrm home, lg living rm, 2 car garage, 1/3 acre, 5 appl., 3.5 baths, great rm, 10 min walk from beach, quiet street, Nov 1. $1600/m +util. 1-780-880-5755 HARRISON Hot Springs waterfront, 5 km fr. HHS, 2 bdrm, 5 appls, cbl TV, N/P. $1,000/mo. Avail. until June 2011. Call 1-604-937-5288. MISSION. On Waxberry St. 5 bdrm home, 2.5 baths, 5 appls, fenced yrd, dbl garage, w/d, absolutely N/S, Pets considered. 1 yr lease. $1800/mo. Open House. Sat. Oct 23, 2-4. 1-250-309-5957

GARAGE SALES

LANGLEY 4789 202nd St Household Goods and Garden Plants Oct 22- 24 8:00am -6:00pm

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

AGASSIZ

736

Sofa Italia 604.580.2525

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. **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.

PETS

706

AGASSIZ #105 - 735 #9 Hwy. 2 bd, $700/mo + util., pet negot. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage (604)792-0077 AGASSIZ #106-1735 #9 Hwy. 1 bd, $650/mo + util., pet negot. Avail now. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage (604)792-0077 AGASSIZ, 2 BDRM apt, beautiful view, 1 car garage, lg yard, avail. now. Call (604)613-2800 AGASSIZ, 2 BDRM apt, with view. Clean bright bldg, lg. kitchen, laundry in bldg, free parking. N/p, avail. now. $625/m. (604)614-6184 AGASSIZ - $625.00 Mt. Cheam views, one bedroom,recent renovation, elevator, new laundry facilities, storage locker, parking & walking to downtown amenities. One month free & discount to seniors 65+. Pet friendly. Available Oct 15th. 778918-9062. AGASSIZ: CLEAN 1 bdrm, apt. in Woodside Terrace, quiet well managed bldg in downtown.$570/mth. + utils & D. D. Immed. (604)588-6665

REAL ESTATE

630

EAST WEST ROOFING & SIDING CO. Roofs & re-roofs. BBB & WCB. 10% Discount, Insured. Call 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437 GL ROOFING & Repairs. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB Insured 1-877-257-5362

ELECTRICAL

NEW Norwood SAWMILLS - LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cycle-sawing increases efﬁciency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

MANX - X KITTENS. Free to good homes. Please leave message @ 778-846-6794

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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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 1-866-981-5991.

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1977 Olds Omega h/b, wht leatherette, 260-V8 engine, orig-40374mi, orig owner, offers to $10,000. 1 of only a few built. (604)795-5342 2000 DODGE INTREPID, 4 door, burgundy, fully loaded, AirCared. Looks great! $1700. 778-241-8271. 2003 FORD FOCUS sdn 108K, 5 spd, pwr 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 2006 Chev HHR, auto., fully loaded, blk/viper red, sunroof, 1 of a kind, $10,500 obo. (604)819-4930 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA - V-6, local, all pwr. options, no accidents, sandstone metallic, alloys, low Km’s 58k $12,995 604-328-1883

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1991 HONDA Accord Wagon EX-R Full Load, auto, runs well, burg., v. clean int, 311K, gd tires, $1500 obo 604-991-7775 1992 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr auto, $950. Runs good. 778-241-8271. 1998 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, auto, AirCared, $2400. Call: 604-855-9587. 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY LE, white, 70 k, all pwr, spoiler, exc cond. no accid. $7980 obo. 604- 855-9217. 2002 VW BEETLE, MINT! 2nd owner, grey, auto, all options, 92K, no accid’s. $8900. (604)824-0426 2002 VW JETTA 2L standard, heated seats, sun roof, new winter tires on sep. rims $6250 (604)855-3310 2003 NISSAN XTERA FE, good shape, runs exc. Services up to date, approx. 180K. $12,000. 604850-5664 2007 SUBARU Forester Columbia Edition. Immaculate. No accidents. All service receipts. $16500 White Rock (604)220-4209 2010 Toyota Matrix, auto, 4 dr h/b, loaded. Grey, exc cond. Wholesale $14,878 DL5961 (604)793-5520

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MOTORCYCLES

1981 Yamaha Twin, 750 cc, w/collectors plates. Good cond., $1000 obo. (604)795-3688 2005 250 YAMAHA 4x2, 900 kms. plus trailer, winch & buddy seat. $3,000. Call 604-853-8825.

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

1981 Chevy 19’ Frontier M/H, exc mech cond., slps 4, no xtra ferry costs, $5900 obo. (604)819-4930 1993 5TH WHEEL 25 FT TRAV-LMATE SLPS 6 NO LEAKS NEW BATTERY / MICROWAVE N/S MISSION $8900 604-491-7894 1997 Sea Breeze M/H package, 33’, level jacks, 2 a/c, 2 tv’s, dish, awn. Incl 2008 Cobalt tow car w/tow bar, hitch, brake buddy, security lights $34,900 (604)796-0093

Call 604-845-2705

STORAGE

749

STORAGE

Agassiz All Storage RVs, boats & mini storage

A LEADING FURNITURE & appliance retailer in the B.C. Southern Interior has an opening for a Sales Associate. Some computer skills are required. We offer a competitive commission salary and great team environment. Please mail or email your resume to: P.O. Box 397, Trail BC, V1R 4L7; rob@homegoodsfurniture.com

RENTALS

Now Available Secured parking for recreational vehicles boats, commercial vehicles & equipment. Available Spring 2011 Storage units.

7651 Industrial Way Agassiz, BC Ph: 1.604.819.6122 • Fax: 1.604.794.7132 info@agassiz-all-storage.com • www.agassiz-all-storage.com

2008 CAMEO by Carriage, 37’ 5th Wheel, model F37RE3, many extras. $57,500 Call (604)869-1668

2010 Adventurer 86SBS

Featuring a dinette/fridge slide. 7’ rear awning, thermopane windows, step bumper. $25,995 (stk.28390) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

AGASSIZ-HARRISON OBSERVER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, October 21, 2010 TRANSPORTATION

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

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2010-10 CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS INSTALLATION

RECREATIONAL/SALE 2010 Laredo 305TG

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TO: YALE FIRST NATION INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE TAKE NOTICE that a Yale First Nation Constitution Vote will be held in accordance with the Yale RatiďŹ cation Committee Rules of Procedure in order to determine if Eligible Voters approve the Yale First Nation Constitution. Copies of the Yale RatiďŹ cation Committee Rules of Procedure are available for review at the Yale First Nation Government Centre and on the Yale First Nation website at www.yaleďŹ rstnation.ca. AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

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HOW YOU CAN VOTE: IN PERSON - The Constitution Vote will take place on November 20, 2010, between the hours of 10:00 am and 8:00 pm, at the following location: Yale First Nation Government Centre 31300A Yate Street Yale, BC V0K 2S0 BY MAIL - Any person whose name appears on the List of Eligible Voters for the Yale First Nation Constitution Vote will receive a mail-in ballot voting package. If you have not received a mail-in ballot and believe you are eligible to vote you may request a mail-in ballot voting package by contacting us at 604-863-2443 or Toll Free at 1-888-301-9253 or via e-mail at yaleratiďŹ cation@gmail.com.

We are told that human beings do not have in-bred instincts like migrating birds or Monarch butterflies. But we do seem to possess an innate desire for one up-man-ship. We are defined by our accent, our relationship style, our earning ability, and our acquisition of possessions. Even by adopting the latest fashion craze we seek recognition. I am really â&#x20AC;&#x153;inâ&#x20AC;? when I can point to those who are â&#x20AC;&#x153;outâ&#x20AC;?. It may be subtle and refined, but advertisements always insist we are inadequate as we are. We owe it to ourselves to look successful. We are at our best when we appear better than our neighbour. If this sounds cynical, simply observe the world we inhabit: who is â&#x20AC;&#x153;inâ&#x20AC;?, who is â&#x20AC;&#x153;outâ&#x20AC;?? What personal motive does that perspective serve? Do self-worth or personal power come into play? Why do we feel compelled to aspire beyond anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accomplishments? The ancient credo, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love your neighbor as you love yourself â&#x20AC;? is a practical equalizer and it demeans no one. Some day my watch may stop and then I will have to ask a stranger, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What time is it?â&#x20AC;? Check out the neighbourhood congregation at Agassiz United Church Sunday 11 am at 6860 #7 Hwy (opposite RCMP). This Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s in and whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out?

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However, a mail-in ballot voting package may be delivered to the Yale First Nation Government Centre no later than 8:00 pm on November 20, 2010. Even if you have received a mail-in ballot package, you may vote in person.

Are YOU prepared for the inĂ&#x2026;uenza season? Did you know you need to get a Ă&#x2026;u shot every year to avoid getting the Ă&#x2026;u? Community Flu Clinics will be open soon in your area. This year, only one Ă&#x2026;u shot is needed and it will protect you against the A/California (H1N1)- like virus, A/Perth and B/Brisbane Ă&#x2026;u strains. The A/California (H1N1)-like virus is similar to the virus that circulated during last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pandemic. Visit www.fraserhealth.ca or www.immunizebc.ca for more Ă&#x2026;u and clinic information.

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Should you require assistance in completing your mail-in ballot package, please contact the Chief Electoral OfďŹ cer at 604-943-0522 or 604-786-2512 or via email at fschiffner@dccnet.com.

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INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: An individual is eligible to vote if that individual: (a) has been placed on the List of Eligible Voters for Yale First Nation and is 18 years of age or older on or before November 20, 2010; or (b) provides a Voting OfďŹ cer or the Chief Electoral OfďŹ cer with i. a completed application for enrolment; or ii. evidence satisfactory to a Voting OfďŹ cer or Chief Electoral OfďŹ cer that the individual has submitted a completed enrolment application form to the Enrolment Committee; and iii. provides evidence satisfactory to a Voting OfďŹ cer or Chief Electoral OfďŹ cer that the individual will be at least 18 years of age on or before November 20, 2010. VOTER IDENTIFICATION: One or two pieces of picture identiďŹ cation which, separately or in combination, provide the voterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, signature, and address are required to be shown at the poll. VOTERS LIST: The List of Eligible Voters for the Yale First Nation Constitution Vote are available at 604-863-2443, Toll Free at 1-888-301-9253, at www.yaleďŹ rstnation.ca, at the Yale First Nation Government Centre or via e-mail at yaleratiďŹ cation@gmail.com. If you are not on the List of Eligible Voters, please contact us at 604-863-2443 or Toll Free at 1-888-301-9253. ** If you are intending to enrol at the poll, you must bring with you all documents required by the Enrolment Committee. DATED this 19th day of October, 2010. Fred Schiffner, Chief Electoral OfďŹ cer CONTACT INFORMATION Chief Electoral OfďŹ cer Phone: 604-943-0522 or 604-786-2512 e-mail: fschiffner@dccnet.com

How significant is it that one person wears a $3000. wrist watch, while someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s costs $59? Both tell the time. The difference? One has finer craftsmanship and exotic materials. But what really makes one time piece unique is the superior image it represents. The fact you can own it and wear it suggests you are select, if not exclusive.

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AGASSIZ-HARRISON OBSERVER – Thursday, October 21, 2010

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Sidewalks planned for Lillooet Avenue 50 Years Ago, 1960 • The Àght between the school board and the District of Kent over the release of Grade 12 exam marks continued. Reeve Fraser was quoted as saying, “I really don’t understand this document. We were told at the banquet that this was a graduating class, but what they graduated in is quite a mystery.” The Reeve argued that since the District had to levy the taxes for the schools, they had a right to%know how the money was spent and with what results. PURCHASE • FINANCING Wes Johnson, chairman of the ditching committee, announced that the last payment on the main loan for the ditching system had been made, and there would be more than $4000 available for ditches, more than 10 times as in recent years. • Harrison Hot Springs drew up a 5 year

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The Agassiz/Harrison Senior Men’s Golf group wrapped up their season with the presentation of ‘the disturber stick.’ Last year’s winner, Ed Bell, SUBMITTED PHOTO handed over the annual prize to Ed Babiuk.

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development plan. The plan was drawn up by Village Clerk Paul Trout and works foreman Jack Link. Proposals to make sidewalks on Esplanade and Lillooet, and to make improvements to the waterfront were discussed. The Village of Harrison Hot Springs voted to send $25 toward the Manning Park Winter Olympic Committee. • At Harrison Mills the foreman of the CPR bridge crew was rushed to Mission Hospital when his right hand got tangled between the cables and the large pulley on the hoist. In current news, the Agassiz-Harrison Historical Society thanks all who supported their Historical Fashion Show. By all reports, the show was very successful. The Society also wishes to congratulate the new Corn King, Wiebe Vander Wyk, who was crowned at Fall Fair. The museum is now closed for the season and will reopen the long weekend in May, 2011. However, the Tourist Centre continues to be accessible. For information, just phone the museum during weekdays at 604-796-3545, email to agassizharrisonmuseum@shawbiz.ca or visit www.agassizharrisonmuseum.org.

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