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The inauguration of a new council in the District of Kent included a few moments to honour the councillors not returning this term. Holger Schwichtenberg chose not to run again, and Dr. Lorne Fisher ran for re-election unsuccessfully. Schwichtenberg has spent nine years as a Kent councillor, and Mayor John Van Laerhoven read out a few of his achievements over time. They include the Agricultural Recycling Program and Annual Agricultural Day, and the development of the Mountainview Trail. Van Laerhoven said Schwichtenberg was "very committed and thoroughly knowledgable" and that he will be missed at the District. An emotional Schwichtenberg noted that when he began as a councillor, one of his sons was only a year old. That same son is now 10, and the family is looking forward to more time together. Schwichtenberg thanked his wife for her support, and the staff for being "professional and very helpful." Dr. Fisher was also thanked for his time serving the community, two terms on council, one as mayor, and time spent on the school board as well. He was presented with a collage of photographs highlighting those many years on council, as well as a beautiful framed print of his hometown, Dog River, SK. The next council meeting will be held Dec. 8, and the new council will have their orientation on Wed. Jan. 7. The council for the next four years will be Mayor John Van Laerhoven, along with councillors Darcy Striker, Duane Post, Sylvia Pranger and Susan Spaeti. Councillors were given their portfolios and committee appointments at the inaugural meeting, held Monday night. Some of the appointments include: Van
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From left, councillors Duane Post, Susan Spaeti, Darcy Striker and Sylvia Pranger read their oaths as new councillors.
Laerhoven will be on the KentHarrison Joint Emergency Program committee and the Health Services Select committee, as well as the FVRD, FVRL and regional hospital board. Striker's portfolio includes the Agassiz Agricultural and Horticultural Association and the Chamber of Commerce. Post's work will include the drainage committee, Farmers Market and the LMLGA Flood Control and River Management Committee. Pranger's portfolio includes the museum, Communities in Bloom, the joint emergency program, Fraser Valley Aboriginal Relations Committee, Fraser Heritage Society, and the institutions. Spaeti will liaise with the Kent Agricultural Advisory Committee, Healthy Communities, the Kent Harrison Foundation and the Fraser Health Municipal Government Advisory Council. The portfolios, liaisons and appointments will be changed after two years. news@ahobserver.com
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Where to donate • The Agassiz Fire Department annual food drive is tonight (Dec. . Watch for the fire trucks and volunteers to come around door to door from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., or drop off your donations right at the fire hall. • The annual UFVRD Stuff the Cruiser event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at SuperValu in Agassiz. • The Community Christmas Carol Festival is held at the Agas-
siz Agricultural Hall on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. The admission is free, but patrons are asked to bring along canned foods. • The CP Holiday Train will visit Agassiz on Dec. 17 at about 5 p.m. While the train brings along a great show, they also arrive with a large cheque for the food bank. The community is invited to share in the spirit of giving and bring along food items. • To donate directly to Agassiz Harrison Community Services, call 604-795-2585.
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One of the biggest food drives is being held tonight, as the Agassiz Fire Department goes door to door in search of donations for the food bank. In addition to tonight's blitz, there are food drives happening in workplaces, in local schools, and at events throughout the month. In just a few weeks, even the CP Holiday Train will make a stop in town — offering the public another chance to share what's in their pantries with those less fortunate. Keeping that in mind, Agassiz-Harrison Community Services is reminding those donating to make sure the food being sent into them is edible. "(We) see the kind spirit of our communities by the many food drives being conducted at this time of year," Community Services said in a press release. "With all of the cans and food products being gratefully donated, AHCS would like to share some information about the importance of checking the labels for unusable food." Put simply: When in doubt, throw it out. They remind those donating to double check the best before and expiry dates on foods. "Health Canada is advising Canadians of what they should know
about this kind of label," they noted. "The best before date tells you about the freshness and shelf life of the unopened food you are buying. It must appear on almost all pre-packaged foods that will keep fresh for 90 days or less. Some foods show a best before date even if they are not required to do so. It is important to know that a best before date is only meant to indicate how long a food will retain its normal wholesomeness, flavour, and nutritional value when stored under normal conditions. "Health Canada recommends that you not consume unopened food products that have passed their best before date. They may have lost some of their flavour or their texture may have changed. Do not rely on your sight, smell or taste to judge the safety of food. Use your judgment. When in doubt, throw it out." Not sure how to read a best before date? Community Services offers this advice: "Best before dates must be in both official languages, using the words "best before" and "meilleur avant" with a date in the year-monthday format. The month may be expressed as a numeral or by one of the bilingual abbreviations. The year is optional, unless it is needed for clarity (i.e., if the shelf life extends into a new calendar year)," they said.
So, what is an expiration date and how is it different from a best before date? "Some foods-such as meal replacements, nutritional supplements, infant formulas and formulated liquid diets must carry an expiration date," they said. "The expiration date is the date up to which the food maintains its microbiological and physical stability and the nutrient content declared on the label. Foods with an expira-
tion date should not be consumed after the date on the label has passed. When an expiration date has passed, there is no doubt, throw it out." With these guidelines as explained by Health Canada, Agassiz-Harrison Community Services hopes that the dates are checked on the donations before they are brought in. AHCS wants your very generous donation to go where you intend it to go, into the homes of those who are in need.
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FOOD DRIVE Thursday, December 4th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm AFD with the aid of Agassiz Harrison Search & Rescue, Scouts and BC Ambulance will be coming door-to-door with the firetrucks & lights a’flashing to collect cash donations or non perishable food items, even new toys! If you wish to make a donation at the Fire Hall instead you can do so or if you’re not available that night call 604-796-2614 & we will make a better time to pick up the donations you have.
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NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Community Charter, the dates of the 2015 Regular Council meetings are as follows: • January 12 • January 26 • February 10 (Tuesday) • February 23 • March 9 • March 23 • April 13 • April 27 • May 11 • May 25
• June 8 • June 22 • July 20 • August 17 • September 14 • October 13 (Tuesday) • October 26 • November 9 • November 23 • December 14
Meetings commence at 7:00 p.m. in the Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall, Agassiz. For further information please contact the undersigned at 604-796-2235. Clair Lee Director of Corporate Services
The District of Kent has retained the engineering consultant services of Boulevard Transportation to undertake the assessment of a District Transportation Network Plan. The completed document is to provide existing and future road network analysis with growth related short and long term road improvement projects including road classifications, crosssections, sidewalks, pedestrian and cycling networks. An important part of the process is to seek clarification and input from residents to identify issues and provide ideas to help improve our community’s road network. A presentation will be given by the project team, and a series of display boards will be prepared to provide information. The public open house event will take place on Thursday, December 11th, 2014 from 4pm to 7pm at the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre (formally the Fitness / Activity Centre at 6660 Pioneer Avenue). We would like to hear your opinions on our community’s road and transportation network. This is your opportunity to: • review existing conditions • discuss current and future needs • provide ideas on improvements • discuss key priorities If you cannot attend the open house, please complete the online questionnaire at www.district.kent.bc.ca beginning November 27th, 2014. For further information, call Mick Thiessen, Director of Engineering Services at 604-796-2235.
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The Fraser Valley Bald Eagle, which included interactive displays at locations around Harrison Mills and Deroche, is coming to an end, but there are still thousands of eagles in the area. Festival organizers remind those viewing the eagles to respect the habitat and stay on marked paths.
About a quarter of Fraser Health's full-time employees had not yet received the flu shot ahead of a Dec. 1 vaccination deadline and are now expected to wear masks in patient care areas of hospitals, long-term care homes and other health facilities. The health authority's flu vaccination rate of 75 per cent as of Monday for full-timers will likely continue to improve as more health care workers get the shot in the weeks ahead, according to interim chief medical health officer Dr. Victoria Lee. Counting all staff – part-timers as well – the vaccination rate was 70 per cent, slightly better
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Premier Christy Clark and her ministers are fending off calls to increase spending on pressing social priorities as the financial picture brightens for the B.C. government. With the bills tallied for the first half of the fiscal year, the province is forecasting a surplus of $444 million by next spring, about twice as much as was projected in last February's budget. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said the improvement was helped by a strengthening U.S. economy, despite commodity slumps that have produced declining lumber and coal revenues. Both de Jong and Clark said their highest priority is to repay about $5 billion in debt accumulated during a string of deficits before the budget was balanced in 2013.
"Like any family that's been through tough times, the first thing you need to do when you get back to finding a job and making an income again, is to pay off your credit cards," Clark said in an interview. "We're going to pay off these credit cards that got charged up after 2008 pretty heavily." NDP children and family critic Carole James said the government has achieved surpluses with the help of increases to medical premiums, ferry fares, BC Hydro rate increases and other charges, and it's time to put some back to the people who need it. Her party has been pressing for removal of a clawback of child support payments from social assistance and disability recipients, an estimated annual cost of $17 million. "It's not simply people who are the recipients of child maintenance dollars, but
in fact all British Columbians see how unfair it is that that money is clawed back from children," James said. Another priority is to increase postsecondary education funds, which are looking at one of a series of budget cuts next year despite the government's high-profile jobs plan, James said. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond, meanwhile, turned away calls from retiring B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. After a series of increases brought the B.C. minimum up to $10.25 by 2012, Bond said the issue is being monitored, along with factors like youth unemployment and inflation. "You're certainly not going to see us move to $15 an hour in the short term," she said.
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Minimum wage questions If Seattle can do it, can B.C.? Our southern neighbour's experiment in creating a living wage for the population has received some support here in B.C., with the BC Federation of Labour campaigning for a $15 minimum hourly wage. There is much to commend such a boost — it's expensive to live in B.C. and someone making $15 an hour as a full-time wage would be better able to provide for themselves. But is this a realistic expectation? Most of B.C.'s employers are small businesses that are unlikely to be able to afford a nearly 30% jump in wage costs. Ontario, which has an $11-an-hour minimum wage, the highest in Canada, can potentially sustain this incremental increase with a larger manufacturing sector. Here in B.C., such an unprecedented hike without a corresponding increase in economic output would be stifling. In cases where the market prevails,
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Nisga’a prove their critics wrong B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – It has been 15 years since I wrote a commentary objecting to the B.C. government pushing aside its own hardwon treaty process to reach an unprecedented land-and-cash settlement with the Nisga’a Nation for their ancient Nass River territory. My objection, and that of many others, was the imposition of a parallel state with collectively owned land enshrined for all time. This was an ailing NDP government rushing to enable a property ownership system that has demonstrated little but failure and suffering around the world. The Nisga’a are proving me
wrong, and this was again demonstrated at a little-noticed ceremony at the B.C. legislature last week. The B.C. government had just passed amendments to allow a gas pipeline through Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park, the first co-managed provincial park in B.C. history. Another bill enabled the Nisga’a Lisims government to impose industrial property tax on liquefied natural gas production. Legal documents were signed so the Nisga’a legislature can do the same this week. In recent years, the Nisga’a disposed of concern about collective land restrictions by adopting a private property system. And Supreme Court of Canada decisions have repeatedly answered protests about the establishment of a parallel state – that’s what it is, so get used to it. The Nisga’a have moved to
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assemble four fee-simple tidewater sites for LNG terminals, joining the Haisla Nation at Kitimat in reaching aggressively for a modern economy through gas export. The Nisga’a have partnered with TransCanada Corp. on a 900-km pipeline to supply the $11-billion LNG project led by Petronas for the Prince Rupert port. And they don’t intend to stop there. “We want to be part of the Canadian business establishment,” said former Nisga’a Nation president Joe Gosnell. The signing ceremony was briefly disrupted by one of a small group of Vancouver-based Nisga’a who have been using modern protest tactics against this decision. We weren’t consulted, it’s a desecration of victims of a volcanic eruption, it’s a threat to eelgrass beds, and so forth, say well-rehearsed young men with video cameras running. Nisga’a President Mitchell
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Stevens has patiently and repeatedly explained that Nisga’a legislature rules were relaxed to allow every hereditary chief to speak to elected leaders on this pivotal move. After that it received the required two-thirds majority support. Gosnell, the revered chief negotiator who carried the treaty over the goal line in 2000, moved slowly with the help of an ornately carved cane to speak at a reception. He seemed genuinely surprised that he has lived long enough to see the fruits of generations of labour. Gosnell recounted the 1887 paddling trip down the B.C. coast from the Nass Valley to Victoria to present the Nisga’a territorial claim, where the tribal leaders were turned away on the steps of the legislature by Premier William Smithe. It would take until 1910 for Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier
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to promise a settlement, and until 1949 for Nisga’a Chief Frank Calder to be elected to the B.C. legislature. In 2000, when the treaty received royal assent in Ottawa, Gosnell took part in a ceremonial burning of the Indian Act and got to work on implementing self-government. And on Nov. 27, 2014, B.C. Liberal, NDP and independent MLAs voted unanimously to open the way to an industrial future for the Nisga’a. “That’s what being alive means to me today,” Gosnell said. “You’ve got to have big dreams. Maybe all those dreams won’t come true, but at least you have the ability to dream big. And boy, are we ever dreaming big.” Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc
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Thanks to outgoing councillor Jackson Resulting from the last election, Allan Jackson, councilor, serving Harrison Hot Springs for nine consecutive years was not re-elected. Last election he was at the top of polls. This has made many people wonder how some people could not see the dedication that Allan has given to this Village. Having regularly attended council meetings, I have witnessed the impact Allan has had at these meetings. Allan was the anchor on the council. His many years of financial expertise has served this village well. For example, Allan initiated the process of acquiring the 2% hotel tax which has enabled the council to extensively enhance the Esplanade
area, including the beach. More are other projects that he has improvements are yet to come. been successfully involved in. He read about and investigated However, after writing this, many issues. One project that is we feel very discouraged by the most important is the new water political process. It appears that plant as compared to having more some people do not have the wells in Harrison. These are just insight to consider Harrison’s a few items that he went to great interests first rather than their length to gather the information own agenda. JACKSON required to make the best decisions To lose such a respected suited for Harrison. and knowledgeable gentleman Allan has worked tirelessly, researching, from the council is very disturbing. participating on committees, volunteering We wish to thank you, Allan, so much in numerous events in Harrison. The for all your positive contributions which Community in Blooms Committee, have affected everyone who happily live in chaired by Allan, won many awards, even Harrison Hot Springs. in the National contest. Of course, there Ted and Marg Doman
Correcting Fletcher on school boards I would like to correct the misinformation in Tom Fletcher’s recent column “What to do with School Boards?” Mr. Fletcher implies that local teachers’ associations organize all-candidates’ meetings in order to control the questions. He also states that local associations finance certain candidates and instruct teachers to vote for them. In our recent local trustee elections, the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) part-
nered with the Fraser-Cascade Teachers’ Association (FCTA) to provide a forum for all community members to ask questions. The public was invited to submit questions to DPAC either by email or at the meeting. The moderator of both the Agassiz and Hope meetings (a non-teacher) was in charge of asking the questions. The diversity of questions reflected the range of interests in our community.
Further, the FCTA did not provide financial assistance to any candidates; neither did the FCTA instruct members who to vote for. Before making such statements, Mr. Fletcher needs to ensure they are accurate for the sake of both his own credibility and the reputation of those he defames. Lynne Marvell, President Fraser-Cascade Teachers’ Association
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Public has the power Contrary to Lillian Martin's account, Harrison's Great Park, (the whole 400 acres in the East sector) was secured by the Village many years before Leo Facio became mayor. All that busy work she recounts cannot hide the fact that the OCP (new, 7.3.2 "To examine possible future residential land uses in the East Sector .......”) and zoning has been changed to weaken its protection and open up the North block to a clearcut and subdivision. She also repeats the completely untrue fallacy that private ownership confers development rights. This is rubbish. We, the people of the Village, have the absolute right to determine land use of all land, including privately owned land. We have done this by declaring the North Block as future parkland. So it has no development value, unless council grants this. I'm hoping the new council will protect the whole 400 acres and just say "No" to Kingma's Harrison Horizons develop-
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When I first arrived to work at this newspaper it was a cold February morning. There had just been a massive fire at the Marlowe Manor apartments. The editor at the time was Lorene Keitch, and she had spent the night covering the terrible event that left many temporarily homeless. When I had taken the job, I was just across the river at the Chilliwack Progress, covering a variety of news stories. I was not an editor, and certainly not a photographer. I knew how to create a
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newspaper page, but I had never been in charge of deciding what goes on them. It was a daunting task, but one that I was ready to conquer. The advice I was given? "You'll figure it out." That was almost six years ago, and I hope I have figured most things out. But in the meantime, in the midst of all the newspaper work, I have really grown to like it here. I've made new friends and have learned more about life. In that span of time, my children have grown from little ones to teenagers. And in that same time, I've met hundreds of you and helped you share your stories. Possibly the highlight my time here was meeting Geri Healey, who used her
heart of pure gold to of the countryside. carve out a new life for Not knowing what's herself after a lifelong around the next corner battle with drugs and is always exciting. alcohol. I've discovered the Meeting people and Harrison River as it hearing their stories, stretches from Chehalis whether heartbreaking to Kilby, traveled up or happy, is something the Harrison Lake I cherish. on a paddlewheeler. While there are those flown over the valley who distrust in a helicopter, any form of paddled and media, there competed with are those who local dragon have placed boaters, and their hearts in watched as my hand and a bear swam trusted me. across the I thank each Fraser River in of you for the middle of a PETERS that honour. heat wave. You help I've even make this improved newspaper what it is, as a photographer, and sharing stories something I'm with each other pleasantly surprised makes the community about. stronger. Now, I'll be heading There have been back to work as other moments, too, a reporter at the where I've been thrilled Chilliwack Progress, to discover new corners replacing my friend,
former colleague, and now-universitystudent Katie Bartel. Next week, Lorene Keitch will be back and taking over right where I've left off. However, I'm not going far. In that funny way that life works, I'll be just down the road. The same week I accepted the reporter position across the river, I also moved from Chilliwack to Popkum. That means you may not see me in your workday, but are more likely to bump into me at the grocery store or the new gymnasium. Finally, welcome Lorene back into the community. I myself can't wait to read future Observers and keep track of everyone here, from the local school kids to the politicians.
Mailbag Times don’t seem to be changing Perhaps at this moment in history, we should be thinking of the John Lennon song "All we are saying is give peace a chance." To what is now happening in Ferguson, Missouri. As police officer Darren Wilson was not charged in the shooting of Michael Brown. It is obvious that Ferguson is under Federal Law, with all the rioting and looting going on. There is no rest or justice for
us minorities. Behind every black man, there's the police. We say that conditions have to change, yet we don't do it. Even U.S. President Obama made a such statement. If things are to change at all, our generation will have the hardest time of it. Harvey Andrew, Agassiz
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in providing immunization to a grand total of five clients. What an absolute waste of taxpayer dollars. The reason for this letter is due to my concern that the general public will be quick to fault the local Health Unit staff for their incompetent planning. The administrative decision to hold the clinic appears to have been made without ensuring that there
was sufficient time to notify the public. I hope that this mishap will serve as a necessary lesson of the importance of pre-planning. But what about the people who were waiting for this clinic to happen? "Oh well, they can always go to the local pharmacy!" Kiyo Matsuno
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The Small Works show continues at the Ranger Station Art Gallery, through to Dec. 14.
Winter arrives at Ranger Station Rebecca Schram FOR THE OBSERVER
The Ranger Station Art Gallery is all dressed up for the holidays and ready for your visit. The Kent Harrison Arts Council and the Harrison Festival staff have teamed up to create a beautiful and inviting Christmas cottage atmosphere with decorations, treats and hot tea. We will be open daily through Dec. 21 as a stop on the Agassiz Harrison Christmas Crawl. The Small Works show will be up until Dec. 14, so check out the great variety of artworks which make great gifts, too. On Dec. 15, artist in residence Aimee Henny Brown will be offering a bookmaking workshop in the residency studio upstairs in the Ranger Station building. Participants in the workshop will learn techniques for making hand-made, hand-sewn blank books that can be used as journals or sketchbooks. The workshop fee is $25 per person with all supplies provided. A $10, non-refundable deposit is required and can be paid at the Ranger Station Art Gallery with the remainder paid on the day of the workshop. Class limit is 12 participants, and registration is
first come, first served. The workshop is for people aged 14 and up. Call 796-2723 or email kentharrisonartscouncil@shaw.ca for more information. From Dec. 15 until Feb. 28 the gallery will feature artwork by Kent Harrison Arts Council members. To be included in the show members must drop off two to three works only on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ranger Station at 98 Rockwell Drive in Harrison Hot Springs. Not a member but would like to be one? Drop in to the gallery any time during opening hours, which are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 24, fill in a simple form and pay a low annual membership fee. On Jan. 23, Jessi Sparks will again be offering her popular kids’ button-making workshop. This free, pro-D day workshop will be held at the Agassiz Public Library. Whatever you do this winter, the Kent Harrison Arts Council encourages you to make time for some creative pursuits and art appreciation. They warm and brighten our cold days. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a joyous, peaceful New Year.
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“Police “P olice of officers offifice cerss acrosss rides id tto ddrivers i who h hhave bbeen ddrinking i ki k or B.C. will be working hard to keep impaired feel too tired to drive during the holidays. drivers off our roads this December,” said For an infographic that highlights interesting Chief Neil Dubord, Chair of the B.C. Associfacts about impaired driving and more on ation of Chiefs of Police Traffic Safety Comthe CounterAttack campaign, visit icbc.com. mittee. “The hardest part of a police officer’s job is telling a family they’ve lost a loved one – a loss that could have been avoided. We can all help prevent these crashes by always planning a safe ride home.” from “We want everyone to enjoy the holidays with their family and friends so make sure you plan ahead for a safe ride home,” said John DickinBARTON INSURANCE son, ICBC’s director of road safety. 7072 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz “Take your turn as the designated 604-796-2228 driver, call a taxi, take transit or use Operation Red Nose.” ICBC’s helping to prevent impaired driving this December through a month-long education campaign, funding for CounterAttack roadchecks and promotion of designated drivers with businesses, sports facilities and community groups. ICBC also supports Operation Red Best wishes from Nose, a volunteer service in 25 B.C. Mayor & Council communities that provides safe
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Read Right Society changing focus for 2015 The new year will be some administrative changes for a popular local program. Effective Jan. 1, under the direction of various community partners, the Fraser Cascade Literacy Task Force will be taking the lead role in Story Time in the Park Program. “The Fraser Cascade Literacy Task Force has been actively engaged in STITP for years and will be a great fit to carry on this work in the community,” said Marla Rosenberg, Read Right Society president. “This transition will allow the program to continue while allowing Read Right to work towards other community literacy programs.” STITP is a summer literacy program held in the Fraser Cascade Region (Hope, Boston Bar, Agassiz and Harrison) that strives to improve literacy amongst preschool children, school aged children, youth and families. STITP improves literacy by
leading by example and providing tools for children and families to experience and enjoy reading together. Each week during July and August, STITP includes, the reading of a story by a local public figure or author, children’s literacy related entertainment (i.e. music, talent shows, activities), one free copy of the week’s book/family, free used books and free snacks. “I am excited about the new direction the Read Right Board is taking in advancing community literacy programs for 2015,” said Jodi McBride, Read Right Society Executive Director. “More information on our new direction will come early in the new year.” For inquiries regarding STITP, contact Kim Paolini, Fraser Cascade Literacy Task Force chair: 604-896-2466 or kpaolini@hopecommunityservices.com.
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Dyble said that could include a multitude of issues, from rental disputes to custody issues. The Read Right Society is a nonprofit that is based out of Hope that provides literacy help for the community, and they are offering this program through the Legal Services Society. "We are here to provide legal information and resources to clients and, if needed, help them work through the information.
We do not provide legal advice or counsel," Dyble explained. She will be in Agassiz the second Thursday of every month, beginning on Dec. 11. Other dates are Jan. 15, Feb. 12, March 12, April 9, May 14 and June 11. If anyone has any questions about the program, accessing information or resources, her email is larissa.readright@ gmail.com and phone number is 1-604-869-1363.
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Waking up on the Camino Trail Trekkers are back and reflecting on epic journey
Today I would like to remind you of the Harrison-Kent Community Singers' Christmas Concert taking place on Dec. 7, at 2:30 pm at the Harrison Hot Springs Memorial Hall. Admission is by donation and the concert will also feature the Agassiz Kent Elementary School's Childrens Choir. And, for the latest regarding Hermann Stoltings's Memorial Service please see "Obituaries" under "Community Classifieds" in last week's Observer - Nov. 27, 2014. I have been asked by many readers how the "Harrison Pilgrims" are doing and will try to provide an answer. Until now I thought it was too soon and Liz's first blog after she came home - "Home and Living the Camino" confirmed it. But then I remembered Frank, Liz's husband, who has a talent to summarize things into one sentence (remember "Our feet are sore but our spirits are high?") Well, he did not disappoint and declared upon their homecoming: "It was much tougher than any one of us had thought!" There you have it in a nut shell! Liz, however, was not sitting idle, she was quietly working on a slide show and I was one of the privileged viewers to see it at a Logan Manor preview show. She is now planning to show it to the public in the beginning of next year. They took great pictures and the architecture alone is worth seeing. Her son, Eric, and his friend, Angie, who were both on the journey, expressed regret at not having had
herself an estimated total of 500 km each, while Eric did much more. While Cheryl and Brenda had to discontinue walking in Burgas, all of them did the last 100 km of the Camino together and reached Santiago the way they started — as a team! What an experience! For those who have no access to Liz's blog, the following are some excerpts of it. (If you do have access and want to read all of it, please go to
www.soundingtheway. com) From "Home and living the Camino" by yogaeliz: From the moment I stepped off the plane in Vancouver I knew things would be different. Getting home and reconnecting with all things familiar, easing into the "easy" life we live. Because, that is the truth for me and it is magnified by the life on the Camino. My feet were my transportation, if I wanted to go
somewhere, it would my sleeping bag and be by foot. And now, liner, gather my clothes at home the ease of life is like a 1000 watt bulb. Starting as I get out of bed: Daily flow of the Camino: It is morning, 'cause others are stirring, my thoughts are on sleep. Soon it is confirmed by the soft purr of my alarm under my pillow (it is 6 a.m.). Last night it was my turn to be on the top bunk, so for convenience so I don't need to return back up there, I roll up
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time to see more of the Camino. Both, however, are still young and might go back in the future to do just that. Eric, by the way, could have easily walked the entire Camino in one shot, but decided to stay behind with his father who had been injured. When they arrived in Santiago, however, and realized that they had still six days left, he decided to walk another stretch to Finisterra all by himself. Liz, by the way, gives Frank, Angie and
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The ski hill at Manning is just about open, and registration is already open for the Cascade Cup Classic Loppet.
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As the winter rains hit the coast, cross country ski racers are prepping their skis for this year’s race season. Manning Park Resort Nordic is ready for racing, training and recreation. Registration is now open for the Cascade Cup Classic Loppet through the Zone 4 website. This year’s race will feature the traditional 30km distance as well as 15km and 4km events. This year there will also be a 2km race for those very new to cross country
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Centre has recently undergone some very expensive upgrade to its water system. While there is now running water all winter, there is also a large bill to pay for
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The Manning Park Resort Alpine Area is also getting ready for winter. Fall brushing crews worked hard this year to ready the mountain for great skiing and boarding right from the get go. Opening weekend will be Dec. 13-14 and the mountain will open for 7 day a week operations starting Dec. 19. For more information or to book accommodation at Manning Park Resort, visit our www. manningpark.com.
those who operate the centre. To help raise money for the hall, there will be a Christmas Craft and Gift Show this Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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racing. The Cascade Cup Classic will take place at Manning Park on Saturday, Feb. 14. Entry into the race includes a day pass for the trails, so racers can make a full day of it and take part in the Valentine’s Day Lantern Lit Ski that evening. Snow has also started falling in the mountains so the forests and meadows that line the trails in Manning Park are turning into winter wonderlands.
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for the day and my personal stuff I have stashed at the end of the bed and carefully, OH so carefully, step gingerly onto the rungs of the ladder as not to punish my already sensitive feet. Then off to the WC to brush and rinse the weariness of the night down the drain. One gets used to dressing anywhere, it really doesn't matter anymore, years of Europe has managed most of that modesty, now I just look at it as a task, like the others, busy to get the day started. Soon the whole room is moving and preparing, if I was organized my backpack is waiting for me to add the few things I needed, but often I searched for that elusive something at the bottom and at last finding it neatly waiting for me (to find it), elsewhere near by! Checklist for the morning: headlamp, sweater, rain gear (maybe), sun-shirt, hat, gloves (maybe), ID, Camino credentials, camera, pack. It was an easy rhythm as we left the Albergue,stepping out into the darkness, mostly together, sometimes a few would follow moments later. We would have a destination for the day and a morning plan for coffee and breakfast. Still as the darkness around us, our sleepy minds walked with
us into the inky blackness of predawn. I clearly see the circles of light from our headlamps bouncing in rhythm to our steps, swaying slowly from side to side as if to clear the way for our steps forward. Looking forward along the trail, in the distance, other bouncing balls of light as the pilgrim trail for the day is cleared. Arriving at our destination was bliss, a place to put the feet up "the wall", soothing them with a massage, a shower, laundry, food and lots of laughs and sharing the days moments. There was still things to prepare - ensuring the laundry was dry, sorting out the sleeping arrangements, tending to the feet and checking for daily damage, watching for the weather report to know the conditions of the next day, packing and preparing for the morning start. Then evening came a time when you lay down and fall deep into an undisturbed sleep tired from the day. Nope, there I lay, in a room of many, convincing myself it was time to sleep, often with no avail. Most of my blogging was done in the darkness of the room, long after the snore fest began and late into the night. Each night was the same, awake, sleep, awake, check the time, now sleep.....OK now, Ok really, it is 4:30 and someone is up and preparing to leave, sleep.....Purrrrrr of the alarm.
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YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CLASSIFIEDS Phone: 604.796.4300 Toll Free: 1.866.865.4460 email: classified@ahobserver.com
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COMING EVENTS
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CHRISTMAS CORNER
PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587
ABBOTSFORD
REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696
FLEA MARKET
RENTALS ......................................703-757
TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE
MARINE .......................................903-920
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Cabin Fever Junction Fudge, Pies, Brittle for Christmas! No order too big or small! contact Kim Duncan to place your order: 604-796-2336 or cabinfever@telus.net
THE DISABILITY TAX Credit. $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit.$15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg). Covers: Hip/Knee Replacements, Arthritic Joints, COPD. For Help Applying 1-844-453-5372
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INTRODUCTIONS
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Christmas Craft and Gift Show Harrison Mills Community Hall - 1995 School rd.
Meet singles right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851
Lots of great gifts & baking for the Christmas season.
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IN MEMORIAM GIFTS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 10
CARDS OF THANKS
A heartfelt thanks to all our family and friends for their love, support and cards during the sickness and passing away of my dear husband, Jacob Hertgers. We were grateful for all your support. The Hertgers Family Thank you to the Agassiz Fire Department for your quick response to our chimney fire on Nov. 28, 2014 - from Diana,Lloyd and Family
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VACATION SPOTS
RV Lot Rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 11/01/2014. Web-site: www.hemetrvresort.com. Call: 1800-926-5593
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
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Ann’s Angel Readings and Mediumship. located in Harrison Hot Springs call: 604-302-8229 for appointment website: annsangelreading.com
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General Nursery Laborer Applicants should be able to start February/March of 2015. Position may include general nursery labor such as planting, weeding, pruning, loading orders and the like. Applicants should be physically fit, able to do repetitive work, and willing to work outside in all weather conditions. General hours of work are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm. (Some Saturdays & overtime will be required.) Job is seasonal full time from February to October in Rosedale, BC. Starting wage is set at minimum wage. Please fax resumes to Qualitree Propagators Inc. 604-794-3378 or email to info@qualitree.com
Rainbows End Tree Farm is hiring for seasonal farm General Labourer for the spring season beginning February 20 , 2015. Duties include but not limited to: planting, maintaining, weeding,digging, lifting and packing trees. Position requires heavy lifting, repetitive tasks and working outside in all types of weather. No prior education req’d but experience in horticulture or similar industry is preferred. Wages: $11/hr. Please email, fax or mail resumes to: 4674 Lougheed Hwy, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A3 Fax: 604 520 0594 email: gill890@hotmail.com *pls no phone calls or walk-ins regarding job and/or application we will contact applicants to arrange interviews.
Emil Kuhn
It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home
Love always, Adele, Donna, Rose, Dave and Family
Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-5280809 to start training for your workat-home career today!
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ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
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HELP WANTED
Marketing Sales The Abbotsford News and Mission Record, two of Canada’s leading community newspapers, have openings for a Sales Consultant. This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to existing clients while successfully prospecting new business in two of the Fraser Valley’s fastest growing markets. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, a persuasive manner (previous sales experience preferred, but not essential), is highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills. Training is provided.
Agassiz Harrison Community Services Request for Proposals: Light Housekeeping Contractor AHCS invites proposals for the provision of light housekeeping for the Better at Home Program. Contractors must complete and submit bid by December 15 at 4pm to betterathome@agassizcs or 7086 Cheam Ave, Agassiz, BC V0M
Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. The News and Mission Record combines a salary/benefits package designed to attract and retain outstanding staff.
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LABOURERS
FULL TIME seasonal farm worker required for Berry Farm. Daytime work with some evenings and weekends required. $11/hr up to 50 hours/week. Piece rate if applicable. Anticipated start date February 15/14 Education and experience not required. Work includes pruning cultivate, weed, harvest, sort, pack crops. Work is outdoors in all types of weather. Some heavy lifting and able to work with others. Resumes only accepted by e-mail at blueberries@gaskinfarms.com
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from $499 (Made in BC) Repairs & Service. We extend warranties to all makes. Vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change! 604-792-8055 / 854-8055
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PETS
2 TINY female hand raised puppies, Yorkie-X. Asking $800. 604-820-8263 or 604-300-3519.
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.344.1069
PETS
COLLIE Doodle pups born Oct 17. Mom is a Rough Collie (45 lbs) & dad is a small Standard Poodle (50 lbs). Both have health clearances (eyes, hips, elbows). 2 Very curly males avail, 1 black & 1 unique blue merle. Intelligent, gentle, easy to train, good with children & animals, low to no shed. Similar in looks & in nature to the Golden Doodle. We are a 4H (agility, obedience, showmanship) family. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog. Pups will have 1st shots and deworming. Ready Dec. 12, Mission $950. 604.820.4827 Free Kittens call Anna Gowenberg ph: 604 796 2341 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
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BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving, various colors $900. 250-494-4092. sm.white@shaw.ca 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:
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TRANSPORTATION
RV PADS
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DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ
T. Marlowe Manor 1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz (Under new Management)
Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m. Also, new construction, condo quality l bdrm...$650
1999 VW JETTA 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#619. $3,900. 2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900. 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900. 2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900. 2003 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr, auto, full load, ST#586 $6,900. 2007 FORD FUSION 4 door auto, loaded, A/cared, ST#321 $6,900 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $10,900. 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K STK#17. $12,900. 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. $13,900. 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. STK#126. $14,900. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.
and 2 bdrm...$799/m
Financing Available
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Harrison Hot Springs, 328 Esplanade Ave., 2 bdrm apt. 2 bath, 5 appl., 2 u/g parking spots, neat as a pin with view of the lake, pet negot., avail. now $850/m, Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604-792-0077 HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $595 & $625/month includes utilities. Call 604-819-6422 QUIET & clean top floor suite with elevator, new laundry facilities, storage locker, parking and resident caretaker. Easy walking distance to downtown Agassiz amenities. Discount provided to seniors. $575. Call / text 778-918-9062
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1998 HONDA CIVIC 2 door, auto, Aircared. STK#652. $2,495. 2003 HONDA CIVIC 4dr, auto, full load. STK#615 $2,900. 2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546. $3,900. 2002 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, auto, fully loaded. STK#547. $4,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900. 2007 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto, full load, STK#603 $7,900. 2008 HONDA CIVIC, 2 dr, auto, sunroof, fully loaded. STK#642. $9,900. 2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900. 2009 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, full load, runs good. STK# 624 $10,900. 2012 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr auto, sedan, full load, black. STK#614 $12,900. 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA. 4 dr, auto, sedan, fully loaded, sunroof. STK#641. $14,900. 2013 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, standard STK#639. $15,500. 2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4 X 4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.
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HOMES WANTED
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FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.
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2000 Ford Truck 1995. 1999 Ford Explorer 1995. 2000 Toyota RAV4 1995. 2003 Honda 2995. 2006 VW diesel 7888. 2006 Dodge pickup 4995. Eagleridge 855-200-3899
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560
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TRANSPORTATION
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Bungalow Motel - Lakeside Cabins for rent. Cbl & wireless internet avail. (604)796-3536
LAND ACT: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take Notice that James Hugo Killer and Lorraine Anne Killer of Rockwell Drive, Harrison Hot Springs, Have applied to the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), South Coast Region, for a projected Crown Land tenure of more than 30 years for a commercial marina. The purpose of the disposition is to extend existing floats within DL 7965, group 1, NWD at 5805 Rockwell Drive, into deeper and more protected waters, further from the upland portion of the existing marina. The Land File for this Application is 2410627. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Officer at South Coast Region MFLNRO, at Suite 20010428 153rd Street, Surrey BC. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until January 18, 2015. MFLNRO may not consider comments received after this date.
Crown Land Disposition Area 0.693 ha
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Community Corner December 2014 Community Events Harrison Agassiz Tourism Harrison and the ts: The Annual sen pre rce Chamber of Comme long in the lobby th mon All s Tree of l Festiva rt & Spa. Wander
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Society pres Agassiz-Harrison Historical s Christmas Tea the Second Annual Dicken at the
1:30pm - 3:30pm Saturday, December 6 from m. Listen to Christmas Cheam Village Conference Roo ens’ Christmas short Reso readings from Dick 1525 of the Harrison Hot Springs trees decorated by carols and enjoy traditional English tea. of you as lay ies disp stor iant brill the 5 -354 through -796 604 call FMI ssiz. ity groups. Mackay Cres., Aga local businesses and commun tival: - Thursday, 19th Annual Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Fes view e Driv d Foo ent artm Dep ce to chan r Agassiz Fire you on out ns, miss ’t atio 9pm. Cash don Weekend #4 - Don December 4th from 6pm to very own backyard. FMI even new toys will be thousands of Eagles in our val.ca non perishable food items, festi agle alde leyb visit fraserval flashing lights! gladly accepted. Watch for the - Saturday, from Christmas Craft and Gift Show ison Mills 6th er emb Dec , rday Satu Harr the at 4pm Grad Bottle Drive 9am from is 6 December ssiz Fire Hall. There t gifts 9:30am to 4pm at the Aga , 1995 School Rd. Lots of grea Agassiz Bottle Depot Community Hall Christmas season. the also an account set up at the for ing to the Grad Bottle Drive and bak where anyone can donate Christmas towards the AESS Grad Harrison-Kent Community Singers at anytime. Proceeds will go pm in the 2:30 at 7th er emb Dec Concert - Sunday, banquet. cial guests: Spe . Hall l oria Mem ngs all voices! Join us Harrison Hot Spri Admission by Mass Choir Practice - Calling entary Intermediate Choir. ember 10th starting at Kent Elem Dec , sday dne We and ght toni donation. rch. 7pm at the Agassiz United Chu
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s - Harrison Elementary - Thurs. Coffee Break/Story Hour - A weekly Bible Study 6 - 7:30 pm Grades 4, 5 & 6 Registratio n - Carol Cartmell 604-793-0171 or gosp & team leader for ladies & children 0-5. Weds. 9:30 am Agassiz elbra ss@shaw. Christian Reformed Church ca Crafts • Games • Lesson on Morrow Road. FMI call or text 604-997-4484 Agassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag 1789 The Royal West Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819- Corps - Westie Army minster Regiment Cadet 6822 Cadets Training at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 228 344 Fort Street Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal Hope Wed. 6:30 nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. education, contact Capta PM - 9 pm. Free for ages 12 - 19. FMI Tues. in M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD at 1789trg@ 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-7 gmail.com or call 604-799-8897 96-0313 Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 Preschool Storytime Fridays from 10:15 – 11:00 Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids pm at Kent am - Bring us your babies, your toddlers, your 0 - 5. FMI call Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161. preschoolers. If you are a mom, a dad, a friend, a nana or a banana, come and meet some Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting new friends friends, old & new! Parents/caregive Place - Meet at Agassiz Library Storytime. Join Crackle rs children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Weds with their crow, Pete the Cat and Terrill for storytimethe library . & fun and Thurs . 9:30 super surprises. am - 1 pm 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-7 Refreshments, drop in, free. 96-0313
FOR SENIORS
Seniors Frien
dship House Drop-In Walking to Music at 10 am, Sit & Fit at - Mon. Seniors Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Support - Knit & 10:30 am, Bingo Natter Group: We meet at 1 pm, Seniors Learn to Line Danc every Thursday at Dogwood e at 4 pm; Tues. Manor on Morrow Rd., Agassiz. Everyone welcome. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm.; Wed. Floor pm.; Fri. Floor Curling at 1 pm. FMI call Curling at 1 Call Eunice 604-796-9841 604-796-3422. Tuesday is Toonie Day Bowling - Agas Council of Senior Citizens Orga siz and (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to nizations Harrison seniors are encouraged to come out and join impro ving 5 pin bowling every second and last Tuesd “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. FMI ay of each call Ernie Bayer month starting at 3pm @ 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@sh at Chillibowl Lanes aw.ca Car pool available. Call Kay FMI at 604-3 , Chilliwack. 16-3318
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