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Andre Isakov explains the changes to the zoning bylaw at a recent open house. The changes will be reviewed by council at an upcoming meeting.

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Draft bylaw spells out rules for suites Public hearing next step for outdated zoning bylaw

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An outdated zoning bylaw in Harrison Hot Springs is nearing the end of a review process, and a small group of residents attended an open house last Thursday explaining the proposed changes. Andre Isakov, manager of planning and community services for the Village, led a presentation outlining the draft bylaw, which was reworked with the help of the Area Planning Commission. Much of it includes administration changes that more clearly set out the definitions of different zones. Other highlights of the draft bylaw are a new residential zone, clear secondary suites regulations and better wording. The new housing density zone, R-1A, refers to a low density residential, medium lot.

The proposed zoning bylaw clearly defines the permitted uses for each zone using "easier-to-understand" graphs, listing the principal and accessory uses appropriate for each density zone. Accessory secondary suites would be allowed in the proposed zoning bylaw, in low density zones R-1 through R-4. However, Isakov pointed out that it is stated in the draft that the owner of a home must live in either the suite or the main living area of the house — meaning that entire houses could not be suited out to different renters. Last Thursday's meeting, held in Memorial Hall, was the first of two public open houses. The second was held this Thursday, after press time. The process of updating the bylaw was started by former Village planner Michael Rosen. It has already

been under legal review and council review. The Village is still open to public feedback, and the draft bylaw will be the subject of a public hearing on November 19. If council approves the draft bylaw, it will then go through adoption. At an October 15 council meeting, councillor Allan Jackson said he was "opposed to secondary suites" citing concerns of how Harrison would look if too many houses are suited out. "I have enough experience to see what happens when all of a sudden you change a residential area into a multi-family area," he said. "Housing in Harrison is already inexpensive as it is." While he supports families having an in-law suite, he said he's worried about the future look of Harrison. "It's a slippery slope," he said.

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Councillor John Buckley said he agreed with Jackson's statements. Jackson opposed the first and second reading of the new bylaw. Last Thursday, Isakov walked the audience through the reasons behind a zoning bylaw, and the differences between the bylaw and the Official Community Plan. A zoning bylaw implements the objectives and policies of the OCP, provides a legal way of managing land use and future development, and protects the community from conflicting and possibly dangerous land uses. The OCP sets out general policy for future land use, and the zoning bylaw puts that plan into effect, he said. The current bylaw is about 16 years old. Isakov said they should be updated every five to 10 years. news@ahobserver.com

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Memory Project collecting oral histories of veterans More Korean War veterans sought

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While some funding for The Memory Project will be ending in March, the work will continue to preserve oral histories of aging veterans for future generations. In the past year, the project has added more than 350 interviews with Korean War veterans to its online archive and a similar number for Sec-

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ond World War veterans. While funding from the federal Department of Canadian Heritage will end for the interviews about Second World War experiences, the Historica-Dominion Institute will continue the work, said Alex Herd, project manager for the Memory Project. Herd noted that while Second World War veterans are often willing to be interviewed, sometimes with the encouragement of their families, it can be more challenging to get Korean War veterans to participate. That’s largely due to the fact that for decades, they were not even considered war veterans. That war, which took place between 1950 and 1953, was officially deemed a “police action” by then-U.S. President Harry Truman for

political and diplomatic reasons, Herd explained. While the veterans experienced war-like conditions, it was not considered a war and afterwards, they didn’t receive the same benefits as their counterparts from the Second World War. It wasn’t until after years of lobbying that Korean War veterans were publicly recognized by the federal government as war veterans in the early 1990s. That’s all contributed to a reticence among many such veterans to share their stories, Herd said. The project “is part of our effort to give them the respect they’ve been due, to encourage them to come forward and share their stories, to show them they’re valued members of society

and their stories are valued parts of our history,” he said, “and also to educate all Canadians of all generations and backgrounds on what has been a war that’s been neglected in our historical instruction at every level in the country.” He noted that people in Korea continue to be very grateful for Canadians’ efforts in keeping that country free. The project has also digitized more than 1,600 artifacts for its archives. They borrow artifacts from veterans they interview and photograph or scan them for inclusion in the online archive before returning them. Such artifacts include photos, medals, pieces of shrapnel and communist propaganda. One intriguing piece was a Chinese coin

picked up on the battlefield by a Korean War veteran who was eventually wounded and bled on the coin. For some reason, he never cleaned the blood off. Others came from a Second World War veteran who was in prisoner-of-war camps in Italy and Germany. To pass the time he drew comics to entertain himself and his fellow prisoners, which are now reproduced and in the archives, as is a piece of his ration bread that he received in the camp, which he kept in a bag as a memento all these years. The Memory Project is still seeking veterans of the Second World War or Korean War to participate. For more information visit www. thememoryproject.com or call 1-866-701-1867.

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Village of Harrison Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday, November 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Village Memorial Hallof Harrison Hot Springs NOTICEHot OF Springs, PUBLIC BC HEARING 290 Esplanade Ave., Harrison

Monday, November 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Memorial Hall 290 Esplanade Hot Springs, BC KE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs Ave., will holdHarrison a Public Hearing,

suant to Section 890 of the Local Government Act of British Columbia, as noted above, on following items.TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs

will hold a Public Hearing, pursuant to Section 890 of the Local Government Act of British Columbia, as noted above, on the following items.

ZONING BYLAW NO. 1020, 2012 1. ZONING BYLAW NO. Location: Purpose:

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The Municipality of the Village of Hot of Springs Location: The Municipality ofHarrison the Village Harrison

Hot Springs Purpose: The bylaw proposes the enactment of a new Zoning Bylaw for The bylaw proposes the enactment of a new Zoning Bylaw for the the municipality of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs and municipality of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs and the repeal of theNo. repeal Zoning Bylaw No. 672, 1996. Zoning Bylaw 672, of 1996. The document is available for review on the Village Office website at

e document is available for review on the Village or Office website at Office located at 495 Hot Springs www.harrisonhotsprings.ca at the Village ww.harrisonhotsprings.ca or at the Village Office located at business 495 Hot Springs Harrison Road, Harrison Hot Springs, during hoursRoad, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am t Springs, during–business hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. 4:30 pm.

Persons who deem that their interest in property is affected by the proposed zoning 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. November 19, 2012. All submissions will form part of the record of the Public Hearing.

The proposed bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from November 5, 2012 to November 19, 2012, inclusive, in the Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC. Please direct your enquiries to the Manager of Planning and Community Services 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 Officer

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Correction A story about Yale Historic Site's Creepy Crawl contained an error in last week's Observer. It was Fraser River Rafting who helped with transporting visitors from Yale Historic Site to the cemetery. The Observer apologies for this error and any confusion it may have caused.

Council divided on trail improvement

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Harrison council is a bit divided on the issue of paving the greenway along the 300 block of the Miami River Trail. Staff wants to proceed with the plan to place gravel along the walkway, which is one of the rougher sections along the trail. Other sections of the trail have already been graveled, to allow safer passage on the trail for more users. Councillor Sonja Reyerse opposed the project. "It's a beautiful natural trail that feels like your walking through the forest," she said, shortly before voting against paving it. "I just feel like it's better in its natural state. We went through this (discussion) last month and I'm a bit

surprised it's back at this table." Jackson was also in favour of leaving it the way it is, but eventually voted for the project to go ahead. "When I go on trails, I know I'll probably get my shoes dirty and my pants wet, and that doesn't bother me,' he said. Councillors John Buckley and Zoltan Kiss also voted for the improvements. "Currently as the trail stands now, it's not suitable for all people and at the time gravel may be the only thing that will even it out," Kiss said. "I would like to see it finished," Buckley added. The neighbouring 200 block will remain in its present state, staff said. news@ahobserver.com

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Every year, it seems the entire town comes out to honour the veterans for Remembrance Day in Agassiz. And even in last year’s heavy rain, the crowds showed up in large numbers. “It blew me away, all the people who came out that day,” said Jim Johnson, past president for the Agassiz Branch 32 Legion. And rain or shine, the public can expect similar ceremonies this year.

The event will start at the Agassiz elementary secondary school gymnasium. And while there won’t be a choir this year, there will be the band, he said. When the program is finished at the gymnasium, a colour parade will march to the Agassiz cenotaph, across the street from the A&W. The program at the cenotaph, including the laying of the wreaths, will begin at 11 a.m. Following that, the public is invited to go to the Legion for an open house. For that day only, children are allowed into the Le-

gion’s lounge, where they can see memorabilia up close. “Kids have only been allowed in there for the last two years, on that day only,” Johnson explained. He has taken the memorabilia into local schools in the past as a way to connect with students. There is a new youth auxiliary Legion starting up in Agassiz, as well. It is the second one in Canada, and an information session was held this Thursday (after deadline) at the Legion. news@ahobserver.com

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information to unknown recipients. Thefts from vehicles Agassiz RCMP was notified of a theft from a pick-up truck on Parkwood Drive on Nov. 1. An undisclosed amount of change was stolen. And on Nov. 5, they were notified of a theft of two 115 HP, Yamaha boat motors, grey in color. The theft

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Harrison man awarded Queen’s medal

A man who lives in Harrison Hot Springs has been recognized for his service to the country. Lieutenant (Navy) Jeff Otto, co-op coordinator at the BCIT Marine Campus (BMC), has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Jeff received the honour at an investiture ceremony held at HMCS Discovery, on Oct. 16. In addition to his full-time role at the BMC, Jeff is currently a serving Officer of the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve.

BCIT ran a story on their blog, highlighting Otto’s accomplishment. “The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a tangible way or Canada to honour Her Majesty for her service to this country,” it reads. “At the same time, it serves to recognize and honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians like Jeff.” In 2010, Jeff took time away from BCIT to prepare and train for deploying as part of Operation

Podium within the Port Security Unit and supporting the RCMP during the 2010 Olympic Games. In 2009, he was in Winnipeg as part of the Canadian Forces contingent lending assistance to the province of Manitoba during the flood season of that year. From January 2012 until this past August he filled the position of Acting Executive Officer (Second in Command) of HMCS Discovery, Vancouver’s Naval Reserve Division: a busy schedule on top of all his work at BCIT.

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An Agassiz man was among a small group that received special recognition from the Navy League of Canada, on Oct. 30. Navy League Appreciation Day was held on Parliament Hill, to celebrate the achievements of the entire Canadian Navy. But Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Curley, from Agassiz, was one of six sailors specifically recognized for acts of heroism or exceptional achievement. The Navy said in a news release that Curley enrolled into the

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Treat veterans with honour On Sunday many of us will gather around cenotaphs and in city squares for solemn ceremonies paying tribute to Canada's service men and women. We'll hear words like sacrifice and honour, some of them uttered by politicians. But for some veterans they'll ring hollow. In 2006, Parliament unanimously passed the New Veterans Charter that changed the way injured soldiers are compensated. Instead of a lifetime pension, indexed to inflation, veterans injured after that year, or who had their injury diagnosed since then, would get a lump sump settlement. Veterans Affairs champions the new system as "a more complete approach to helping our men and women injured in the line of duty," offering them "real hope." But some injured veterans, like Burnaby's Kevin Berry, say otherwise. They say Canadian soldiers injured in Afghanistan, and those suffering the lingering mental and emotional effects of their tour are getting substantially less support than they would have received with the former indexed

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pension. Many are having difficulty reintegrating into civilian life. A study by Queen's University last year concluded most disabled soldiers will receive only two-thirds the compensation under the New Veterans Charter than they would have received from the old Pension Act. Recently Canada's AuditorGeneral criticized the Canadian Forces and Veterans Affairs for their shoddy treatment of injured veterans, saying the system to get them help is "complex, lengthy and challenging to navigate." Even in death, the indignities continue. A program that is supposed to contribute just over $3,600 to the funeral costs for destitute ex-soldiers has rejected more than two-thirds of funding requests since 2006. Even when approved, that money is still less than some social services departments will pay towards the burial of the homeless. It's one thing for Canada's politicians to honour our veterans. It's another to treat them with honour. – Black Press

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here. (Corix is the BC Hydro contractor that has installed more than a million meters and has approached the Gulf Islands with trepidation, the last area of B.C. to be done.) “Corix is attacking with 30 trucks on Mon the 22nd,” Chris Anderson wrote in October. “Poelpe [sic] are advised NOT to attend the Victoria pipeline rally but instead help defend agianst [sic] spymeter installations in their neighbourhoods.” Anderson’s self-appointed supporters fanned out across the island, attempting to turn away installers on the false assumption that everyone has fallen for their crackpot fear campaign. They managed to stop 12 per cent of the installations. Coincidentally, Anderson has been doing a brisk business selling $35 meter locks to gullible Salt Spring Islanders in recent months. They don’t work, and you’re not allowed to lock BC

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“Down on the Gulf Islands, the most hysterical, dishonest campaign against smart meters I’ve heard of so far went into high gear” reported on the weird theories spread by Bill Vander Zalm in a video interview, where he claims smart meters are part of a global surveillance system that can even tell what you’re cooking. Vander Zalm has been outdone by one Brian Thiesen, who styles himself as the “chairman” of “Interior Smart Meter Awareness.”

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In September, the Merritt Herald reported on Thiesen’s presentation to 20 unwary people in a church basement. He claimed wireless meters not only provide video surveillance of your house, they are also responsible for “dying bees” and “defective sperm and eggs” as well as disease and fires. Thiesen even claimed radiofrequency signals can “pull your PIN number directly out of your head.” Is there no limit to the nonsense some people will fall for? Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis co-authored a study that shows residential fires have decreased with the advent of smart meters. Which brings me to the ugliest opposition to this modernization, the criminal element. Here in North America’s marijuana mecca, installers have encountered many meter bypasses, wired up to steal hydro and conceal high consumption for grow ops. In addition to being

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Mailbag Looking to Nanaimo for parking possibilities

Re: Tourists and residents alike shouldn't be dinged for parking, Nov. 2, 2012 I lived in Harrison from 19982001. Parking was always an issue of availability on busy days. I think what needs to be done is to increase turnover. In Nanaimo, we have a parking lot near the water front where there are a number of family based activities including a man made lagoon for swimming; sound familiar? Parking is free for the first three hours after which you pay. The enforcement is done by staff entering license plates into a hand held device and if the car is still there

in three hours with no payment, then a ticket is issued. This might create some turn over while maintaining free parking for short term visitors. Just a thought. Lunch and a walk would take three hours then the person/family would either move on or decide to stay. Locals would drive downtown to shop or have lunch then maybe drive home rather than stay parked for hours while visiting in the area and not spending money to help local business. Just a thought from what I have seen in Nanaimo for the past 11 years. Tim Golumbia Nanaimo, B.C.

Dogs deserve a place to play

The following is a copy of a letter sent to our Director of Community Services in the district office. I am a registered dog owner in Agassiz and lately as I have been out walking my dog and encountering other dog owners the discussion inevitability turns to the fact that our community needs a dog park. As of right now there is no park space in Agassiz where we can exercise our dogs off leash. We as dog owners pay a premium to be allowed to keep our pets but receive no benefits in return. Every day I see other dog owners

out enjoying our community but many are forced to break the rules by allowing there dogs off leash in areas like the fairgrounds so that the dogs are properly exercised and socialized. These people and their pets use these spaces far more often than any other group or type of people in our community but are treated like second rate when it comes to being provided with facilities that we can utilize. Agassiz has several ball diamonds that are only used a handful of times a year, some of them are fully fenced. If we were given a dog park the same size as

a ball diamond (using the same amount of fencing) I can guarantee its use every day of the year and the cost to the district would be the same as a ball diamond. The added benefit of dog park users is that we pay licensing fees that could help offset the operating costs. I also believe that if we did have a dog park that the amount of people with unlicensed dogs would go down as people would better see the benefits of licensing. Dogs that are well exercised and socialized make more obedient and friendly pets and that benefits us all. Andra Holzapfel Agassiz

A poem to consider on Remembrance Day With Remembrance Day again approaching, kindly consider the poem below. The poem was written by Nicholas Peters just after the outbreak of World War II in 1939. Peters, who lived for some years at Grande Pointe, Manitoba, Canada, had emigrated from Russia in 1925 as a boy of 10 and had seen firsthand the horrors of revolution and war in his native country. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942 and trained as a flying officer. He died on the night of March 7-8, 1945 after his aircraft was hit by enemy fire. The poem is from a collection of Peters' work entitled Another Morn. The Peters family has given permission to have the poem published. The Wars We Make I gaze into the world with sorrowing eyes

And see the wide-abounding fruits of hate. We fight, we say, for peace, and find The wars we make To be a spring of hate and source of future wars. Is there no peace for man No hope that this accursed flow Of blood may cease Is this our destiny: to kill and maim For peace? Or is this `peace' we strive to gain A thin unholy masquerade Which, when our pride, our greed, our gain is touched too far, Is shed, and stands uncovered what we are? Show me your light, O God That I may fight for peace with peace And not with war; To prove my love with love, And hate no more! Author: Nicholas Peters

Some twenty years ago, my wife and I stood beside Peters' grave in an Allied war cemetery in Germany, with a huge sword on a cross backdrop, and, as I read the poem out loud, we grieved for him and the countless others buried there "row on row" in those graveyards of Europe. Quietly they lie now, sometimes friend and foe close together with so much of life still waiting to be lived. Most of the last verse of Peters' poem is inscribed on his tombstone with "me" and "I" changed to "US" and "WE". SHOW US YOUR LIGHT, O GOD, THAT WE MAY FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH PEACE AND NOT WITH WAR. I dream of the day when all of us, governments included, will listen to this soldier’s plea. Yours sincerely, Stan Penner Landmark, MB

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Eagles returning for annual gathering

The annual Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival is coming up next week, with a live eagle release scheduled for Nov. 13 at Pretty Estates in Harrison Mills. The festival celebrates the beauty and biodiversity of the Harrison region by honouring the bald eagle and the cycle of the

salmon, and the main events happen Nov. 17-18. Visitors can witness the world’s largest gathering of bald eagles. The raptors are drawn to the area by the millions of spawning salmon that travel up the Fraser River to tributaries, such as the Harrison River. The estuary is also home to a plethora of

wildlife, such as trumpeter swans, ducks, seals, bears, coyotes, deer and the white sturgeon. Although the festival began in 1995 and was one of the largest eagle gatherings at the time, the number of eagles concentrated in the area has grown further since early 2010.

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“The Harrison region is part of the winter homeland for over 10,000 bald eagles — the world’s largest concentration of eagles ever witnessed as they forage, fight and feast on the record salmon runs in the Harrison River,” says David Hancock, Hancock Wildlife Foundation bald eagle biologist. Starting Nov. 17, the public is invited to visit different venues in Harrison Mills and surrounding areas. Prime eagle watching sites have been set up and various activities have been organized

including jet boat ecoriver tours, interpretative tours, environmental presentations and ancient Aboriginal sites. To continue the festivities, Tourism Harrison will host the Harrison Bald Eagle Weekend, Nov. 24-25. Highlights of the weekend include a photography workshop by expert photographer Graham Osborne, and a talk by Hancock. Boat tours down the Harrison River will also be available. For more information, visit fraservalleybaldeaglefestival.ca.

Family of bears visited Hope on Halloween night

RCMP keep animals at bay through suggestion from Bear Aware A family of black bears spent Halloween perched in a tree in Hope, thanks to a tactic suggested to RCMP by a local bear awareness group.

The Hope RCMP received a call at about 8 p.m. that a mother bear and two cubs were seen running across a backyard in the 400 block of Rupert

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Street. When the police arrived, the bears were all up a nearby tree. The area was filled with children trick or treating, so the RCMP chose to stay at the base of the tree to keep the animals at bay. Once the RCMP deemed if safe, they left the tree base and allowed the bears to come down. Once out of the tree, the bears ran away. Cst. Tracy Wolbeck said the Hope RCMP have been working with the Bear Aware Program and that the suggestion to deal with

bears in that way has been suggested in the pst. "It was successful and neither the bears nor any member of the public was harmed," she said. "As a police officer, you have no idea what your shift is going to demand of you that day. "A mother bear with her cubs is obviously a really volatile situation so our members stayed to ensure that mom did not become a threat to all the people out that night." news@ahobserver.com

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Sharing the past through storytelling

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Christ Church National Historic Site (681 Fraser St). Transportation through Care Transit to and from the historic site can be arranged if needed. “You can call ahead if you like, but if you decide to drop by that is ok with us too!” says Manuel. Marilyn Manuel can be contacted at 604869-9703 or visit us on Facebook; Christ Church Anglican Church and Historical Site. You can also e-mail us at christchurch1861@ya ho o. com. We look forward to hearing from you soon. – submitted by Marilyn Manuel, Project Coordinator for Sharing The Past

An historic photo depicts two women leaving a church service in the 1950s in Hope.

perished in a fishing accident off Saddle Rock this summer. The week before, he participated in and shared his stories with us” says Manuel. “It is strange, and remarkably poignant to hear his voice playing back to you and knowing that he is gone. But, his stories will live on.” To date we have collected 54 stories. The final collection of stories will be transcribed over

the summer of 2013, and sent to the Hope Museum, with a copy to be retained at Christ Church National Historic Site. “The short term goal is to collect these stories before they are lost to time; the long term goal is to work with Inge Wilson, at the Hope Museum, to coordinate a community project that will work towards publishing a sequel to the com-

munity history book ‘Forging a New Hope 1858-1958,” says Darla Dickinson, supervisor of Christ Church National Historic Site. The Sharing the Past project needs volunteers to come forward to share their stories, to connect with one another and to listen about all that Hope, had and has to offer! Sharing the Past is every Thursday at 1 p.m. at

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Teachers agreed to new salary

50 Years Ago, 1962 • Agassiz school board and the teachers have agreed on a new salary scale for the coming year, providing a 3.55 per cent increase in actual salaries. Added cost to the district for the present 30 teachers will be $5,850 a year. • On a recent visit to Nelson,

John Green had a discussion with John Bringsli who reported seeing a Sasquatch in the mountains west of Kootenay Lake in the summer of 1960. • Agassiz is going to have the services of a dentist. Dr. L.E. Gilroy, who has an office in Chilliwack, will open another office in Agassiz

in the same building where Dr. Booth's office is located. • Kent Council has renamed several stretches of road in the municipality in preparation for adoption of a house number system. – submitted by the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society

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Historic site gathering tales of yesteryear for sequel

In early summer Christ Church National Historic Site launched an initiative to gather the history and the stories of the people that make up Hope. The goal of the project, funded in part through the New Horizons for Seniors Program, is to bring seniors together to share, and hear one another’s stories. But, also to visit over tea and snacks, to connect with one another and learn about the interests, hobbies and resources that they each draw from. “The opportunity to share stories from their past is our primary goal, but the secondary goal is to provide the participants with a chance to mingle, to visit, to stray from stories of the past to those in the present and learn from one another,” says Marilyn Manuel, project coordinator for ‘Sharing the Past.’ The New Horizons for Seniors Program is a federal Grants and Contributions program through Human Resources and Skills Development Canada that supports projects led or inspired by seniors that want to make a difference in the lives of others and in their communities. “We have already been so blessed since this program began. We are collecting the stories of people because once they are gone, the stories are lost. Particularly poignant and memorable for me is the loss of life time resident Herb Wells. Herb

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Wearing a kilt representing the clan of a Scottish ancestor, Lieutenant Governor Steven Point ended his five-year term last Thursday with a unique ceremony at the B.C. legislature. In the ornate rotunda now decorated by his hand-carved dugout canoe, B.C.’s first aboriginal Queen’s representative joined a choir and band to perform an original song he dedicated to the people of B.C. Premier Christy Clark presented Point and his wife Gwendolyn with gifts, and Point was visibly moved when presented with a hand-crafted guitar made in Kamloops. Clark praised the couple for their work during the past five years, including a partnership with Rotary Clubs on literacy in remote B.C. communities. Clark recounted Point’s career, starting as a chief of his own First Nation, moved on to Grand Chief of the Sto:lo Tribal Council, earning two law degrees, becoming a provincial court judge, and serving as chief commissioner of the B.C. Treaty Commission before accepting Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s invitation to serve as Lieutenant Governor. “He set out to be a role model for First Nations people, to inspire young people, and he has reached that goal,” Clark said. Point praised Clark and said the country needs more women leaders, and also showed his penchant for humour. “Well, it’s all over,” Point said. “I feel like Dorothy at the end of the Wizard of Oz. I’m going to go home now.” Chilcotin rancher Judith Guichon is to be sworn in Friday as B.C.’s 29th Lieutenant Governor.

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Many people who try to sell their own home end up using a REALTOR® in the end anyway. Before anybody decides to fly solo through this complex, time consuming and financially perilous process, they should consider these questions.

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Do I really need a REALTOR to sell my home? Will you really “save” the real estate commission?

Do you know the market well enough to get the most for your home?

When buyers see a home for sale ‘by the owner’, they see a bargain. They imagine the REALTOR®’s fee going into their pocket, not yours.

Lacking years of experience, the average do-it-yourselfer is merely guessing at their listing price. Often they set the price too low and miss out on thousands of dollars, or they price their home too high and drive away willing buyers.

How many potential buyers will you reach? Selling a home takes more than just hanging a “For Sale” sign. How will you promote your home? Will you write your own ads? How will you use the Internet? MLS® and the corresponding web site www.REALTOR.ca have changed the way people search for homes, and it’s hard to court buyers without it.

Do you have the negotiation skills to keep a deal on track? When an offer comes in, emotions can run high with so much money on the line. This is why direct seller-to-buyer deals often end in disaster. REALTORS® keep it professional and are indispensable when it comes to bargaining with buyers.

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All Saints Anglican opened its doors again to award-winning BBQ pit-master Kevin Phenix in his follow-up to last spring’s barbecue ‘school’. On Oct. 27, people from the parish and community participated in an extensive program encompassing Food Safe, preparing woods, seasonings and sauces, and methods of cooking pork, chicken and beef. Knowledge of correct cooking times for steak is now more extremely important in the light of the recent e-coli outbreaks. Those with a preference for rare steak were advised to grill to at least 120 F, if not higher. Choosing the correct wood to make the perfect smoke is also important. Over 30 woods can be used, including popular fruit and tree varieties, however participants received a warning to avoid the poisonous evergreen wood. Due to rain, the classroom content took place in the parish hall. Demonstrations and cooking happened in All Saints’ parking-lot, creating interest and causing some

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who were driving past to stop and chat. The workshop was well-prepared, offering incredible tastes and allowing students to experiment. Phenix mentioned that judges look for taste, presentation and appearance – just something to whet the appetite for his spring workshop on how to become an official barbecue judge! Johnstons Fresh Local-Quality Meats (Asst. Manager Bonnie Windsor) donated a case of

succulent pork butts for the barbecue school and Peace and Correctional Officers Appreciation Day lunch being prepared for the next day. Some meat was cooked for 20-hours as Phenix camped out over two nights. On Sunday, Oct. 28, All Saints welcomed dignitaries from Harrison Hot Springs and Chilliwack, along with officers from the RCMP, Kent Institution (Tina Warkentin, Charmaine Weiss), Com-

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strangers. During her address, MLA Gwen O’Mahoney noted that since 1989, 3,000 Canadian Police Officers have taken part in 50 peace operations in 30 countries around the world. Currently, 170 officers are working in eight countries including Afghanistan, Haiti, Sudan and the West Bank Leo Facio, Mayor of Harrison Hot Springs congratulated All Saints’ parishioner Jeanne Hope, who was to be presented the Order of the Diocese of New Westminster that afternoon at Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver, for 50 years of service to the Church, providing all the flowers/ greenery for the altar every Sunday. The mayor also expressed how the line “O, Canada, we stand on guard for thee” in the opening hymn that morning was most appropriate. Facio voiced his appreciation for our protectors in allowing us to sleep safely at night – they do a fabulous job. Two HHS councillors, Allan Jackson and Zoltan Kiss also attended. This was the 4th Annual Appreciation Day and the second year for the CVSE and their supervisor Cindy Hogg, who was accompanied by her young daughter and three other officers. Corporal Dwayne Farlin, Operations NCO introduced fellow RCMP officers, as did Pipe Sargent Jim Cooper on behalf of the Harrison Highlanders. The band piped the officers into the hall and entertained before lunch. Several Highlanders are also correctional officers, as is the barbecuer Kevin Phenix.

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Community Spooktacular party The District of Kent celebrated Halloween with its popular Halloween Spooktacular at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall on Oct. 31. The evening is always full of activities and contests. This year, Amy Reyburn won the ‘eyeball guess’, and Kaeden van Oort won the draw prize.

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In praise of all those glorious apples And a recipe for the very best apple quiche

By now, I suppose, the whole apple family has arrived — it’s a large group and all of

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sauce, apple in all, I think butter, apple that apples are juice and apperhaps the ple wine and most versatile more. Othmember of all ers are being the fruit famistored in cool lies. They are houses, to available year be taken out round, deliwhen needed. cious and heRuth altendoRf When we Harrison althy. And so, were living in gratitude, I in Ontario Happenings have decided and our chilto use this ardren were still ticle to let you young, we used to go to know about the apple a nearby apple farm on and cream quiche, made weekends. We bought the way they have made our supply of apples, it in Alsace/France for freshly brewed apple a long, long time! It juice, corn and cheese. would show the entire There were hay barrels apple family our utmost and wagon rides for the appreciation. So here it children and demon- is, the world’s very best strations in the fields on apple quiche. how much work it takes to grow the apples. I am Ingredients sure that this farm has For the dough: made room by now for 250 g flour - about 1 the ever-growing city cup of Brampton, but the 125 g cold butter memories linger on. All about 1/2 cup

1 tsp grated lemon 60 g sugar - 1/4 cup rind A hint of salt 1 egg 2 - 3 tbsp almond slivers For the filling: 5 medium-sized apMethod: ples such as Jonagold or Dough: Mix flour, other tart apples flaked butter, sugar, salt Juice of half a lemon and egg to a smooth 5 eggs ball, cover it in plastic 150 g sugar - about wrap and put it in a cool 1/2 cup place for 1/2 hour. Pre200 g whipping pare a 10 in. springform cream - about 1 cup pan (or pie plate) and preheat the oven to 350. Wash and peel the apples, remove the seeds and cut them in half. On the upper side make 3 - 4 deep cuts. Roll out the dough and press it into the pan. Filling: Mix eggs, sugar, cream and lem-

on juice until smooth and pour half into the baking form. Press the apples in a circle into this mixture and cover with the rest of the filling. Sprinkle the almond slivers over the top (optional) Bake on the middle rack at 350 for about 40 minutes or until done. I find that this quiche tastes best if eaten at room temperature. but it is also delicious cold! I know all this sounds like a lot of work, but it is certainly worth it! With much thanks to everybody who kept this recipe alive and to the apples which made me think of it!

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Sharpen up computer skills with free tutor

There is a new program available at Agassiz-Harrison Community Services that can help people become more computer literate. They have brought in a computer tutor, available Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. to

7 p.m. at the Workplace BC office in Agassiz. Students do not need to be a Workplace BC client to take advantage of the free service. For more information on this program, or many oth-

ers offered through Community Services, contact Debbie Lamberger, coordinator for Community Access to Literacy and Learning. She can be reached at 604796-2585.

Singing at supper

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Students at the Agassiz Christian School entertained the audience for their Sixth Annual Dinner and Drive in October.

COMMUNITY CORNER NOVEMBER 2012

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2012 YARD WASTE EVENT Municipal Gravel Pit, Cemetery Road Hosted by the Agassiz Community Gardens Society

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SATURDAY, November 10th, 2012 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

LOCAL EVENTS

7 Bake Sale - Sat., Nov. 24th from 1:30 - 3 Agassiz United Church Christmas Tea, Bazaar pm. Entrance by donation. eReader, iPhone, SmartPhone, iPad or Reading – Unbound! Learn how to use your an appointment to learn how to access the tablet to access books NOT on paper. Book 796-9510 library’s collection of free digital books. 604. 10th 1:30 - 3:00 pm • baking • crafts • St. Anthony’s Church FALL BAZAAR - Sat., Nov Agassiz door prizes • raffle • tea • 7237 Morrow Rd., Book Club. Prepare for a great discussion Hooked on Books: Agassiz - Harrison Library Hilary Mantel. We’re meeting to discuss on 2009 Booker Prize winner “Wolf Hall” by England on Wed., Nov. 28th at 6:30 pm at this compelling look at the intrigue of Tudor ! The talk is lively, the people friendly & the Agassiz Library. Pick up your book now your copy & be part of this drop-in, nothe refreshments - free! Come on by, pick up membership required club.

THE FOLLOWING YARD WASTE MATERIALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT NO CHARGE

tree branches or limbs up to 5” (125mm) diameter prunings • leaves • soil • discarded shrubs sand or fine gravel • grass sods & clippings NOTE: Residents will be required to separate wood waste, branches and prunings from soil or similar materials to process through a chipper.

ALL OTHER MATERIALS ARE PROHIBITED Including tree stumps and branches greater than 5” (125mm)diameter, domestic refuse, animal waste and household hazardous wastes. For further information contact the Municipal Hall 604-796-2235 • www.district.kent.bc.ca

JOIN US IN WORSHIP Agassiz Christian Reformed Church 7452 Morrow Rd. Sundays at 10am. Call 604-796-9474. Agassiz United Church 6860 Lougheed Highway. Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School at 11am. All welcome. For info call Rev. Mary Duncan 604-796-2680 All Saints Anglican Church 6904 #9 Highway, Agassiz. Service at 10am Sundays. Mountainview Community Church meets for worship and fellowship on Sundays at 10:30am in the Ag Hall. Everyone welcome. 604-796-2429.

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 7237 Morrow Road. Sunday, 9am & 11am, Tues to Sat – 9am. Everyone Welcome. Contact Father John Trischler 604-796-9181.

38th Annual Chilliwack

Christmas Craft Market November 16, 17 & 18

The Harrison Gospel Chapel Sunday Worship Service begins at 10:30am. 514 Lillooet Ave, HHS. Call 604-796-9500 Everyone welcome. e-mail: hgc@shaw.ca • harrisongospelchapel.com

Friday: 10am-9pm Saturday: 10am-6pm Sunday 10am-4pm Chilliwack Heritage Park on Luckakuck Way

July United Church Services All Sundays throughout July, Rosedale and Agassiz United Churches will worship together at Rosedale United Church ( Old Yale Road) at 10:00 am

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 75 16 1918 - November 10, 2007

Five years ago we lost you, Mom, but no length of time can take away the memories we carry in our hearts. We treasure those memories and your love stays with us through our days. Thank you for your love and caring. Watch over our boy and know how much we love you. With love, John, Andrea and family.

CHRISTMAS CORNER

Agassiz Harrison Lions presents CHRISTMAS COUNTRY FAIR At the Agricultural Hall Pioneer Ave. W. Agassiz Dec. 1; 10am-4pm Over 70 Vendors, Refreshments.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MOVING & STORAGE

374

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

329 PAINTING & DECORATING Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reli778.344.1069

188

HEALTH PRODUCTS

182

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1660.1 877-556-3500 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 If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ALWAYS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs, 20 yrs exp. Rain or shine.7dys/wk.Simon 604-230-0627

POMERANIAN - 2 months old, black w/ a touch of white. 1st shot, vet checked. $550 (604)941-2959 PUREBRED GERMAN shorthaired pointer pups, to good homes only. $400.00 (604)826-2737

560

MISC. FOR SALE

ChillSpot is The COOLEST Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

KEYBOARD, Yamaha TSA1500, cd ROM and manuals, like new, sell for $500. (604)824-1903

PET SERVICES 609

AGASSIZ PET SERVICE Mother & daughter team will care for your pet, in your home, while you are at work or on holidays. $20/per visit, or $30 for 2X daily Includes walking, feeding & watering pets & plants, taking in mail etc.

COMPUTER SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

Swiss Mountain pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet ✔ dewormed. $850. 604-795-7662

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 530

FARM EQUIPMENT

www.paintspecial.com

LANDSCAPING

knoke trucking

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, asphalt shingles, flat rfs. Cln gutters $80. Ins. BBB. Seniors, 10% off. 1-855-240-5362. www.glroofing.ca

LOAN HELP - Consolidate all your credit cards, bank loans, income tax debt and payday loans into ONE small interest-free monthly payment. Contact us ASAP TOLL-FREE 1.888.528.4920.

2 Bdrm. & 2 Bath Resort Spa Restaurant Golf Marina

www.MarinSemiahmoo.com

627

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

LUXURY OCEAN FRONT CONDOS!

1-888-996-2746 x5470

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

477

PETS

AMERICAN COCKER Vet ✔, cuddly, family raised, paper trained. Exc pet! $700. 604-823-4393 Chwk. CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHIHUAHUA/MULTI-POO puppies, ready now, asking $700/ea. leave msg or text: (604)751-0928 European German Shepherd pups, 8 weeks, nice, classic colors. Lrg dogs CKC + all shots $1000/ea FIRM 2 M & 2 F. 604-538-4883

APARTMENT/CONDOS

Was $850k ~ Now $399,900

Jessica 604-701-7866 Rebecca 604-796-0538 or email: ricksoul@shaw.ca

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

300

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

474

A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting. Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Written Guarantee. Free Est. 20 Years Exp.

260

PETS

General Repairs & Data Recovery, Trojan’s & Viruses removed. Same day service on all drop offs. Drop by 6438 Lougheed Hwy. (Corner of 7 & 9) 604-796-0538

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Tree removal done RIGHT!

LEGAL SERVICES

Rick’s Computer Services

GET 50% OFF - Join Herbal Magic this week and get 50% Off. Lose weight quickly, safely and keep it off, proven results! Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176.

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604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

PERSONAL SERVICES 173E

PETS

GOLDEN Retriever pups. Ready to go. Vet ✔, 1st shots, dewormed. Family raised. $700. 778-808-5459.

Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Exterior Projects. Master Painters able, Efficient & Quality Paint.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 239

TREE SERVICES

#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting, $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

F/T INTERMEDIATE / SENIOR ESTIMATOR Req. for Imperial Paving, a highly respected Lower Mainland Road Building Contractor. Must have a min. 5 years exp. in the road building/civil contracting industry, possess highly developed estimating and organizational skills, and be a strong team player that is self motivated. P.Eng. or E.I.T. designation would be an asset.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

DUETZ GENERATOR - 25 KW complete rebuilt unit, air cooled and with panel. $9500 obo.

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

636

MORTGAGES

ONAN GENERATOR - 120/240 volts 20.8 amps, PTO Driven, model #5.0 CCK. $2000 obo. 604-826-1186

533

FERTILIZERS

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

548

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES starting at $99

551

GARAGE SALES

551

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

GARAGE SALES

NOVEMBER 10 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

at Millenium Hall 2736 Chowat Rd. Seabird Island, Agassiz 626

HOUSES FOR SALE

626

HOUSES FOR SALE

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

551

GARAGE SALES

Rosedale

Estate/ Garage Sale Shop & House 10120 Nelson Rd. Nov. 9, 10 & 12 Fri-1pm; Sat-8am & Mon-8-1.

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

2 BD, 1bth Chlwk suit for rent. No smk. no pets. $700/mnth. Call Gerry 604-861-7560

AGASSIZ- 2bd apt. updated carpet, paint, windows, f/s/dw, laundry in building. N/P, N/S, $700/m + util & DD. 604-796-9168 or 604-702-8132 AGASSIZ- 2 BDRM 1 BATH APT in Northgate Manor. $650/m Available now. Gloria 604-796-3521

AGASSIZfurnished bachelor $475; 2 bdrm, $625. Available now, N/P, N/S. $500/m. 1 (604)614-6184

AGASSIZ No. 9 hwy 1 Bdrm apt,ground floor,secured building to single/couple w/refs a must. min 6mo, looking for reliable tenant, $490mth plus Utility. samsonator@gmail.com 604-617-0055

WALK-IN Tubs, Slide-in Baths, Showers. Call Aquassure 1-866404-8827 for location near you.

HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $595/month includes utilities. Avail now. Call 604-794-7132

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen , living room, 4 appliances & garage. No pets, No smoking. 1/2 month damage deposit. $700/month Available Dec. 1st. | Call 604 845 2705.

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RENTALS

RANCHER STYLE 1/2 DUPLEX FOR RENT

ONLY

SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood ﬂoors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.

Tools, generator, Christmas, toys, couch, bed, kitchen, antiques, crystal, table & chair. 604-819-8677

Harrison

ANSWERS

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

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EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Sudoku

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Hope

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TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

810 GUARANTEED

Auto

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TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

851

www.

715

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS:

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

1996 FORD CONTOUR 4dr auto fully loaded ST#305 THIS WEEK $999 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE 4dr sdn auto low km st#314 $1495 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr sedan Aircared st#310 $1495

AGASSIZ IMMEDIATE 1/2 Duplex. 3 bdrm 2 1/2 bath, carport, 2 level. stove, fridge & dw. Small single pet ok, no smoking. $1050 month. Karen at 604-855-9292

736

HOMES FOR RENT

Agassiz, 1629 #9 Hwy, 3 bdrm, unfin. bsmnt, lrge yard, workshop, clean, exc. cond. throughout, pet negot. avail. now $1000/m Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-7920077

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

TRANSPORTATION 810

TRUCKS & VANS

greatcanadianautocredit.com

HHS- NOV. 1- 1 BDRM Waterfront condo, f/s, d/w, w/d, gas f/p. Newly updated. Looking for responsible mature tenant. NS/NP, DD/ref req. $850/m. Call Kelly 604-819-1936

AUTO FINANCING

The Scrapper

1995 FORD EXPLORER 2dr 4X4 5spd 5 pass Aircared ST#299 $2495 1999 PONTIAC TRANSPORT van 7 pgr low km ST#281 THIS WEEK $2299 2000 DODGE NEON 4DR auto sunroof, runs good ST#147 $2995 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto st#195 $2995 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr sedan fully loaded ST#303 $3495 2000 HONDA CIVIC 4dr auto sedan ST#169 $3495 2000 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr auto sdn a/c runs good st#302 $3500 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr sdn auto Aircare low km st#313 $3800 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4dr auto 4X4 runs good ST#221 $3900 1994 CHEV CAMARO black, auto T-Top low kms 178K ST#279 $4,800 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr auto AirCrae ST#276 $4900 2007 PONTIAC MONTANNA 7pgr Van runs good no accidents ST#312 $6900 2006 DODGE MAGNUM 4dr wagon auto fully loaded ST#106 $6900 2007 FORD FUSION 4DR auto fully loaded ST#250 $7495

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604.796.4301

851

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Harrison

TRUCKS THIS WEEK: 1997 CHEV P/U EXT CAB 5 spd short box V6 runs good st#229 $2495 2005 FORD F250 XLT quad cab. Power stork diesel 4X4, auto, long box. ST#125 $6900 2006 GMC SLE crew cab 4X4 auto loaded, long box this week only $9,900st198 2007 FORD F150 reg cab V6 auto long box ST#205 $10,900 2005 GMC SLE CREW cab 4X4 auto diesel long box, loaded ST#218 $10,900 2001 FORD F350 Dually 4X4 crew cab XLT 7.3L pwrstrk diesel ST#130 $11,900 2008 FORD F150 REG CAB 4x4 auto long box ST#207 $11,900 2007 FORD RANGER 4X4 auto super cab st#193 $11,900 2007 FORD F150 supercab cre XLT 4X4 auto fuel loaded ST#273 $13,900 2005 FORD F250 CREW cab Lariat leather diesel 4X4 auto ST#246 $13,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box ST#283 $13,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT CREW cab diesel 4X4 auto long box runs good ST#309 $14,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel only 156K st#17 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160Km st#310 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto full loaded long box st#311 $15,900 2008 GMC 2500 HD Quad cab 4X4 auto long box ST#267 $15,900 2007 CHEV 2500 HD quad cab 4X4 auto gas, shortbox, fully loaded ST#267 $15,900 2005 CHEV 2500 HD LS crew cab Duramax diesel leather 4X4 auto ST#190 $15,900 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto short box ST#275 $18,900

33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038 Hope

604-855-0666

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Servicing Hope & Area since 1979

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Licensed Bonded Insured

604-796-2705

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VEDALA SW OODWORKING by Mats Strahl,

PLUMBING SERVICES

604.794.7018

CASTLE

SOFT TOUCH PAWS DOG GROOMING

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

Call Marilyn @ 604.796.0960 3770 Wildwood Dr. Agassiz

CLEANING & ORGANIZATION

â?§ the comfort of clean:

â?§ the ease of organized: clutter busting! green cleaning products closet solutions regular cleaning pantry set ups spring/seasonal cleaning office/garage organization gift certificates up/down scale move move in/out

debra cornish 604.796.0406

custom office furnishings kitchen cabinets built in entertainment centres restoration/ refinishing

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TRUCKS & VANS

604-796-2834 Service to all makes of washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly & Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Sport-4 dr. auto, 7 pass. loaded, exc. cond. new brakes, air care, new windshield$3650 604.556.4242

R.C.E. APPLIANCE REPAIR

service@castlecando.com www.castlecando.com

Scandinavian Craftsman

THE

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Complete Home Renovations & Additions Fibreglass & Wood Decking Metal Roofs KELLY AT 604.819.1936

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FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS 604.796.1196 | 604.857.3375 (cell)

New Cabinetry, and Cabinet Refacing Counter Tops 6390 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM CARPENTRY SERVICES

FRASER CANYON Hope Auto Body Ltd. GLASS LTD. Windshield replacements Rock chip repairs All private insurance co. Certified Automotive Glass Technician 35 yrs exp. Full Service Glass Shop

DOMESTIC & IMPORTS

531 CORBETT ST. HOPE, BC. 604-869-9514

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Fresh•Delicious•Local Open Year Round

Monday to Friday 9 am to 3 pm

| Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 5 pm

We’re proud to par tner with these local producers to serve you fresh, delicious food daily: Back Porch Coffee • Honeyview Farms Fraser Valley Duck & Goose Farm • Johnson’s Meats Farm House Natural Cheeses • Anderson Organic Farms

Brie, Sliced Pear, es es he C l ra tu Na se ou Farm H y Blossom Honey fromns rr be sp Ra & s an ec P d te Toas r t Mountain Farm gree be im L s rm Fa ew Vi ey on H & Strawberry Vinaigrette

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Crab Claw & Halibut Burger

Yarrow Duck Breast Sand Homemade Blackberry Mawich, Arugula & Cranberry Sourdoyo, ugh

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