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Alan Pryor has had many roles at the Agassiz Fire Department during his 45 years of service. The 61-year-old Agassiz native still fights fires and drives trucks for the crew.

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“Over the past 25 years that I have been with the Agassiz Fire Department (AFD) we have seen many changes in the fire service in British Columbia, including the type of vehicles, equipment and changes to the training standard throughout British Columbia and Canada. With the AFD, training has always been our number one priority, because it will be training that will carry a firefighter through all of the situations that we respond to—to keep ourselves safe, rescue people when needed and to protect property. The most important part of our job is to have all of our emergency responders return safely back to their halls and to their families.”

Fighting fires has always been nasty business, legion history. but Fern and Earl Dyer remember a time when it was even more challenging. Back in the fall of ‘45 when Fern was on his first fire, the water supply was pulled by a team of horses, there were no uniforms or was discharged from the Crash claims local man . 3 head gear, and rescuers like military in Manitoba the himself would be tethered Elementary upgrade . . . 3 next year he moved to join to a rope when they plunged into a blaze looking for his family, and naturally fell Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 in beside sibling Fern at the missing residents. department. Th e Agassiz fi re (before Chicken) with thewere R in16front of and Mail Can Bag you . . . .add . . . the . . . word . 7 Chubby “We and 22 department had just been you went to help,” says Fern chicken (not after chicken). And go ahead. formed thatthen year,we andcan Fern Britco milestone . . . . . 13 was there from nearly the in his apartment across the hall from brother Earl’s. “It beginning. Classieds . . . . . . . . . 14 When his brother Earl wasn't a matter of belonging

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- Wayne Dyer, Fire Chief to the fire department, you just went to help and you stayed with it, that's all.” The two of them worked completely on a volunteer basis and “whatever salary there was, you took it at Christmas time and you could probably have bought a case of beer with it,” recalls Fern, while the two chuckle.

Equipment upgrades were slow coming in those days, and the Dyers brothers remember the “homemade” vehicles that couldn’t make it up the hill on the road to Harrison Mills until water was emptied from the tank. And their methods reflected the times, remembers 91-year-old

Earl. “We never really put a fire out, we just controlled,” he says. “You'd have to tear [the house] down anyhow so we used to let it burn to the ground level and your cleanup was nothing.” Something that hasn’t changed over the years according to Earl: tragedy. The worst fire he attended was at a meat freezer facility where the owner's son died after they couldn't find him in the structure’s maze of alleys. “The old masks they had in those days were as good as hanging a handkerchief in front of you,” Fern says also recalling that particular Continued on 2

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Crash claims Agassiz man

A 25-year-old Agassiz man died in a fatal car accident on Highway 9 Friday night. At approximately 11:30 p.m. the RCMP’s Fraser Valley Traffic Services was called to the scene of a single vehicle collision on the highway near Whelpton Road in Agassiz. The vehicle, a 2007 black Dodge Charger left the roadway, struck a lamp

standard and travelled several meters from the roadway coming to rest in a treed area. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Road conditions were slippery due to rain at the time of the accident and speed relative to road conditions is being considered a possible factor, according to police.

“Police are seeking witnesses to assist in determining the cause of this tragic incident,” says Cpl. Ronda McEwen of BC RCMP Traffic Services. The northbound lane of Highway 9 was shut down for 5 hours as the collision was investigated. Fraser Valley Traffic Services was assisted on the scene by the Agassiz

RCMP, Chilliwack RCMP, Agassiz Fire and Rescue, BC Ambulance Service, the Integrated Collision Analyst and Reconstructionist Service and the BC Coroners Service. Anyone with information is asked to call Fraser Valley Traffic Services at 604-7024039 about reference file #2015-44385.

Upgrade coming to Kent elementary Greg Laychak THE OBSERVER

A long needed upgrade to the Kent elementary mechanical systems will now be possible after the provincial government announced $1.3 million in funding to the school. The project includes replacing 17 rooftop units with new heat pumps and condensing boiler backup to provide heat, as well as the installation of a new direct digital control system. “We get a level of funding to maintain our buildings and what we’ve been doing in the last little while is putting it into the roofing,” said

Natalie Lowe-Zucchet, secretary treasurer of Fraser-Cascade school district. “So the mechanical systems are our next projects and we were going to have to piecemeal it and this way we can now afford to do it all at once. So we’re very excited because they were coming to the end of their useful life.” When Lowe-Zucchet applied for the grant she knew it was a high priority for the ministry of education and for the district, she said. “So when they brought out the new funding model for minor capital projects we had all of the preliminary work in

place to be able to show them what we needed and they obviously felt it was time,” she said. Because of that advanced preparation Lowe-Zucchet said the work can be done before the end of March next year. Boards around the province submit capital plans to the ministry that include details on school building priorities in their school districts, and are awarded money based on need, priority, and supporting student learning, according to a government release. “This investment is really significant,” said Laurie Throness, Chilliwack-Hope

MLA. “As the largest investment in B.C., it is four times the average grant under this program. “This shows the high need at Kent Elementary, as well as the high value of this school to the province.” Stam Watchorn, Kent elementary’s principal said the district is doing its part in applying for maintenance and facilities grants to help make area schools more functional. “We’re looking forward to having things work more effectively and make the learning environment comfortable for students and teachers,” he said.

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The Fraser-Cascade district also received another $160,000 for lighting upgrades for Silver Creek elementary school. “I think we got our fair share for sure,” Lowe-Zucchet said of the projects that were approved under the province’s routine capital program.

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Researchers first identified the Japonicus larvae in July 2014 in a Maple Ridge garden, where more than 200 were counted by early 2015. An adult female was found feeding 13 kilometres further east in in Mission in May. That led the researchers to conclude at least two populations have been established in the Lower Mainland. SFU researchers and Culex Environmental are continuing to study the insects, hoping to pinpoint their origin through DNA and determine how they are most likely to spread. The mosquito has been known to spread rapidly in other regions it has invaded and often is found breeding in old car tires.

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Local photographer makes her mark Jessica Peters BLACK PRESS

Angeline Haslett’s commute is one of the prettiest drives around, in any season. She gets to meander through a farming valley, over a rugged mountain and alongside rivers, between her home in Harrison Hot Springs and her job as a kindergarten teacher at Sts’ailes Community School. And that means she gets to drive right through bald eagle territory. It’s a beautiful corner of the world anytime of year, but in the fall and winter when the eagles come to get their fill on the salmon spawning up the Harrison River, the beauty abounds. And Haslett is often ready with her camera, for those magical moments when good lighting and good timing unite. “I kicked myself yesterday,” she says, in a phone call with Black Press. “I didn’t have the camera and there were two eagles, and one was coming down with his talons out.” It’s the type of image that compels Haslett to pull over, grab her gear, and settle in for some time with her latest hobby. She took up photography less than two years ago, when her children had all left home and her time was freed up. “When your kids finally do move out, you realize it’s time to do something for yourself,” she says. “I did have an interest in photography before, but never did pursue it.” She had done some SLR work back in university, about 30 years ago. That means she’d been in a darkroom, and understood the processes behind good photography. And years ago, she adds, she did paint — well enough to sell some of her work. But she still considers herself new to this medium, and so has been pleasantly surprised how quickly her work has gained attention. Earlier this year, she earned second place for the photo contest run by the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival society, which promotes education and appreciation of the eagles through events, lectures and the annual festival. Haslett was also one of the winners of a Black Press photography contest from a oneday challenge at the

Abbotsford Airshow this August, with her image of fireworks exploding behind a B-25 Mitchell bomber And this week, Haslett learned more good news. An image she captured downtown Vancouver has won an award from Canadian Geographic, and will be published in that magazine in an upcoming edition. “I’m delighted, needless to say,” she says. She hasn’t spent a fortune on photography — yet. “I’ve started off slow,” she explains. “I still don’t have that great of equipment, and I think the lens I used for that photograph was a 70300mm Nikon.” Even the best cameras need an artist’s eye behind it, and when looking for subjects, Haslett has her criteria. “We need to find something out of the ordinary,” she says, of bird photographers. “It can’t just be a bird in the tree, or a bird flying in the air. It has to be a bird doing something extraordinary, something people don’t always see. It has be be interesting.” The winning photo this year went to Rick Skerry, of an eagle seeming to look at his own image reflected in water. And Haslett’s photo, shown above, is an image not just of an eagle preening himself but of the heavy swarm of flies attracted to him. It’s an unusual image, that shows another side of the bald eagle’s existence. We don’t often think of bald eagles being dirty, she explains. And when chatting with photographers since her photo was chosen, they sometimes tell her they have taken similar photos, with different results. “They say. ‘I shot photos like that too and deleted them,’” she says, laughing. She says getting a good shot is made easier if the natural light is just right, and if the eagles are in abundance. The height of the eagles’ return is during the festival, Nov. 21 and 22, she says. It’s a great time to photograph the interaction between the eagles and the salmon, but there are learning opportunities, too. The society holds talks throughout the weekend, including a salmon talk with ecologist David

Hancock. Visitors will get chance to meet Sonsie, a rehabilitated eagle, and look through scopes aimed at the sensitive “flats” in the middle of the river where the eagles rest and hunt. It’s important to remember not to encroach on the eagles’ space, to be respectful and mindful of the delicate ecosystem at play. More information on how to conduct yourself while in the area has been posted at the main areas, and more information about the festival is available on the Fraser Vally Bald Eagle Festival’s website.

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Angeline Haslett’s image of a bald eagle swarmed with flies earned her the second prize in a photo contest held by the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival’s society. It’s just one of many prizes she’s earned since picking up her camera two years ago.

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If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. That’s an expression worth remembering now — and as we get closer to the busy shopping season, a time when what we might receive at Christmas starts to cloud our minds. In fact, it’s something everyone, of any age, should have etched into their brains, as incidents of fraud and scams press on, seemingly unabated. That may sound a tad harsh or pessimistic. It should be a good thing if someone steps up and wants to hand over thousands of dollars — or a bridge — for seemingly no reason. Or at least for no reason a person would reasonably expect to have anything to do with them. Unfortunately, windfalls like that are usually pipe dreams. Whether it’s greed, a simple feeling of not wanting to upset people or for some other reason, folks fall for scams all the time. And so, the scammers keep calling, emailing and writing, hoping for a response — just enough to encourage the behaviour. And once a person and their money are parted, it’s exceedingly difficult for the authorities to get it back. Yet, police and financial institutions fight hard to try to prevent scams and the people who run them from taking advantage of people. Even so, we cannot rely on them. Individuals must be on guard — for the day will come when someone will try to weasel our hard-earned cash from our pockets. When that happens, and the whole thing makes you curious or uncomfortable, just ask questions. Ask them who they are. Ask for their phone number. Ask for their boss. And then ask to phone them back. And if you are still not feeling good about it, just hang up. Police continually tell us the best way to find out if something is a scam or not, is to call the agency purported to be offering the windfall. Contact them directly and ask if the offer is on the up and up. Most times, if it’s a bank or Canada Revenue Agency, they’ll tell you it’s a scam and you should ignore it. There are people out there who want to separate us from our money for nasty reasons. It’s up to us to know the difference between them and the good people out there. Sometimes, all it takes to be sure is to ask.

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Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – The B.C. government declared the first Conservation Officer Day on Nov. 4, to recognize the 110-year history of the service that started out as mostly volunteer “game wardens.” This is overdue recognition for what is essentially a police force that only receives public notice when a bear or cougar has to be killed to protect people. The ceremony at the B.C. legislature included awards. Chief Conservation Officer Doug Forsdick presented long-service medals and two commendations for lifesaving. One was to CO Jason Hawkes, who rescued a family of four from their sinking boat on Kootenay Lake last June. He reached them in rough, windy conditions when

they were waist-deep in water, far from shore. The other went to CO Andrew Anaka, for rescuing an angler from an overturned boat, whom he found “extremely hypothermic” at the base of a cliff at a lake near Powell River on Jan. 22. A second angler didn’t make it to shore. An exemplary service medal went to CO Micah Kneller, who caught up with Fort Nelson RCMP officers and paramedics on Sept. 6, as they treated a hunter who had been attacked by a grizzly in a remote area. As darkness fell, Kneller found a second injured hunter, got the group together, built a fire and assisted until a rescue helicopter from CFB Comox lifted the hunters out at 3 a.m. NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert had a couple of things on his mind at the event. He relayed a report from the B.C. Government Employees’ Union that there has been a 10 per cent cut in CO staff since 2002.

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Not so, replied Environment Minister Mary Polak. The number has “hovered around 148” in that time, she said, including seasonal

This is overdue recognition for what is essentially a police force that only receives public notice when a bear or cougar has to be killed to protect people.

staff for peak hunting and fishing periods. Polak said extra investment has gone into trucks that serve as mobile command centres, so people aren’t sitting in offices waiting for the phone to ring. They patrol more and respond faster, which can be vital.

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Chandra Herbert also blasted the government for a “donation” of $100,000 from the Freshwater Fishing Society of B.C. to increase angling enforcement this summer, adding more seasonal CO days. “What’s next, bake sales?” he said. The real story is a bit more complicated. In March I reported that the B.C. Liberal government finally made good on a decade-old promise to turn over all revenue from freshwater fishing licence sales to the society. Its revenue went from $7 million to $10 million once the government finally ended the practice of skimming some off for the general treasury. Energy Minister Bill Bennett recalled that the society was established during the first years of Gordon Campbell’s government, a period of what Bennett called “religious zeal” for privatization. The society spends most of its budget restocking lakes with trout and promoting responsible angling, but its new 30-year OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.

service contract also calls on it to contribute to enforcement. This is the first year that has happened, and Polak said the extra fishing violation tickets indicate it is working. The CO service also works on cases such as the Mount Polley mine breach. It has a commercial environmental enforcement unit, a special investigations unit to deal with smuggling and organized crime, and an intelligence analyst. In short, they’re real cops, working with a group of about 150 compliance officers at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. They don’t get much respect from an urban public informed by celebrity wildlife protesters such as Pamela Anderson, Miley Cyrus and Ricky Gervais. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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‘Mother trees’ deserve our protection trees through this process. She found that the smaller trees’ survival often depends on large “mother trees” and that cutting down these tree elders leaves seedlings and smaller trees more vulnerable. Researchers in China found trees attacked by harmful fungi are able to warn other trees through the mycelia networks, and University of Aberdeen biologists found they can also warn other plants of aphid attacks. It all adds to our growing understanding of how interconnected everything on our planet is, and how our

actions — such as cutting down large “mother” trees — can have unintended negative consequences that cascade through ecosystems. I spoke to the Mayor last week concerning removal of birch trees along the 400-block of the protected riparian area of the Miami River Greenway. Please note the first paragraph of the research to understand my concern. Please let me know at your earliest convenience when stewardship practices in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs are going respect all our large “mother” trees. When is

a long-term management plan that maintains instead of removes “mother” trees going to be employed? Examples of past “unintended consequences” is removal of the “mother” maples in Rendall Park, the “mother” red alder & birch in the Village overflow parking lot and multiple ones along the length of the Miami River Greenway. An example of better Village stewardship is the “Clark Gable” oaks from the Post Office to St. Alice Street. Janne Perrin Harrison Hot Springs

Poppy campaign assists veterans and their families With the conclusion of our national Poppy Campaign, I want to thank all Canadians for your support and dedication for this campaign. With every Poppy worn proudly by Canadians today, we send a message of thanks and gratitude to our Veterans, both past and present, and those who are still serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, members of the RCMP and their families. This year, Legion Branches across the country have reported outstanding results for their Poppy Campaigns. With more than 21 million Poppies worn this year, the

efforts of Canadians to remember the more than 117,000 servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice have been heard loud and clear. Every year, funds collected through the Poppy Campaign are used to provide direct assistance for Veterans and their families who are in financial need. The Legion truly cares about all Veterans. In fact, the 2014 Poppy Campaign provided more than $16.5 million in assistance to Canada’s Veterans and serving personnel. As President of the Legion, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Canadians for your

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Local youngsters are the future of the Agassiz Legion Branch 32. That’s the vision of Jim Johnson, youth chairman for the organization. “These are future legion members,” he said following a visit from six Agassiz Centre for Education (ACE) students last week. “They’ll look after our veterans in the years to come.” Johnson gave the class a tour of the legion and let them handle war artifacts, describing them while the students passed them around. “I used to take stuff into the classrooms but now… I prefer to take them in there,” he said. “There’s so much more for them to see.” He’s been conducting tours for the last two years since the government loosened regulation on rules allowing children in the legions the year before he started, Johnson said. This year only two classes came through, but it wasn’t

for a lack of interest. Johnson already gave most of the local classes a tour, with half a dozen making the rounds last year. It’s all about the history, according to Johnson. With the visual and tactile props, the stories and facts stick in their minds more readily, he adds. And he uses honesty to try to change the reputation of legions. “I start my talks off with those groups with why legions were formed in the first place,” Johnson said. “Basically

because they knew nothing about post traumatic stress disorder – the only thing they could tell people to do was go to the legion and get drunk. “And that’s the reputation that a lot of people still have of the legion.” But that’s not what they are today, he said. There are more non-veteran members today than veterans and it’s a much more social place to be, Johnson said. “Whereas the only ones that a lot of these guys from World

War I would talk to were other veterans that were in the trenches with them,” he said. And it’s also difficult to get younger veterans in these days, according to Johnson. However, getting the local youth in seems to be having an impact. Bonds formed with ACE stretch into other activities throughout the year and the Legion holds occasional senior teen lunches like the one coming up next week. That kind of intergenerational interaction is beneficial for both parties according to Johnson. “Any time I see kids working with adults it really pays dividends,” he said. Johnson thinks that all the attention the Legion gets at this time of year is good even if it’s all at once. “Sure we should be looking at veterans more than once a year, but I think to bunch it up like we do on Remembrance Day is a good thing. “I think it’s beneficial, I really do or I wouldn’t be doing it.”

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Prepare for Round 2 of wonder, amazement, and delight If you missed the opportunity to experience the ultimate combination of magical entertainment and casual cabaret atmosphere with the first sold-out installment of Shawn Farquhar’s Cabaret of Wonders, this is your lucky day. Cabaret of Wonders Two will once again kindle that unmistakable ambience of amazement and aweinspiring entertainment Chilliwack at The Cultural Centre for an incredible double performance at both 7:00pm and 10:00pm on November 20, 2015. Don’t risk missing out on the next step in this exciting magical journey – make sure to join Shawn and The Centre for the Cabaret of Wonders – Two. With a fantastic soldout in advance opening night show, Shawn Farquhar’s Cabaret of Wonders got off to a hugely successful start, proving just how much audiences love the unmatched excitement that magic offers especially combined with the Cabaret’s upclose-and-personal atmosphere. It was a thrilling beginning to the four-part series, and as The Chilliwack Cultural Centre is the only facility in the province to present magic in this format, as well as Shawn’s local links as a Lower Mainland magician himself, it reveals just how strongly magical energy runs through the region. Yet the power of magic knows no boundaries – as demonstrated by the guests that Shawn will be welcoming to The

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Centre for Cabaret of Wonders Two. While the opening night revealed the prowess of three Canadian conjurers, the upcoming event will add a pair of international illusionists to the fun, bringing Master Payne of Seattle and Michael Dardant all the way from New Orleans, Louisiana up to British Columbia. A familiar face to a huge range of events in the Seattle area, including family events, monthly magical shows and even medieval and renaissance fairs, Master Payne is an awardwinning magician that has been astounding audiences for almost 30 incredible years. A specialist in theatrical, character-driven magic, he has been dubbed one of the world’s leading family entertainers, and his style of quirky, offbeat performance will be an incredibly fun addition to the show. Michael Dardant will be covering a few more

airmiles than his fellow American however, packing a combination of both sleight of hand and stage magic along with his Southern flair. “At the age of five I was bitten by a wizard – I woke up in a cold sweat and all of a sudden I had the ability to do card tricks.” he laughs, and audiences can expect plenty of this characteristic humour alongside Michael’s huge array of magical skills when he performs in Chilliwack. An awardwinner himself, Michael became the most decorated magician in North America for the year of 2012 when he claimed an amazing 13 championship medals, including taking 1st place for both Stage and Close Up Magic at Canada’s Magical Convention – a fantastic way to complement Shawn Farquhar’s spectacular magical skills. This variety of performers, styles, and magical mastery lies at

the heart of the Cabaret of Wonders – and with the unique elements that both Master Payne and Michael Dardant will add to Shawn Farquhar’s own world-class performance, Cabaret of Wonders Two is set to be another unforgettable celebration of magic. With performances at both 7:30 and 10:00pm you can either get in on the action early or enjoy a late-night display of magical talent – the choice is yours. But don’t forget that tickets for the opening night of this innovative magic series sold out in advance, so don’t delay on securing yours today – waiting around could be even riskier than getting sawn in half. Tickets are $20 and are available at The Centre Box Office, visit www. chilliwackculturalcentre. ca or call 604-391SHOW(7469) for more information.

CSO opens season with flare

On November 14 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will open their 20152016 concert season series with an incredible blend of sound, lights, dance and movement. Once again, the CSO is on the leading edge and going into bold territory to win over classical music neophytes. Music Director Paula DeWit enthuses, “We are very excited to collaborate with so many amazing performers for our November concert! It’s always such a delight to bring professionals and students together.”

The featured highlight of the evening will be our showcasing of the very popular group, Blink Acro, a modern circus entertainment company based in Vancouver, BC. “Again, we are so thrilled to be working with the Fraser Valley Academy of Dance, whose members will dance for our audience in this performance,” adds DeWit. Zoey Howe from Dance in Motion will be performing a solo acro routine accompanied by the CSO’s Belle Voci singing the Pentatonix piece, Run to You. Finley Despins and Morgan

Olsen from Capella Dance will be performing an acro duo to the Vitamin String Quartet piece, Bring me to Life. The evening’s entertainment is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. Expect to be dazzled even before entering the lobby from outside! There’s a surprise in store! Children will be sure to find the performance especially captivating. Tickets for CIRQUE are available in person at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre or by calling 604-391-7469, or online at boxoffice@ chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

Agassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Place Meet friends, old and new! Paren Ettie 604-819-6822. ts/ caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal welcome. Mon., Wed. and Thurs. 9:30a education, nutrition & support. Lunch - 1pm and Saturdays from 9am - noonm is . provided. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313. Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313. Coffee Break/Story Hour Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm Study for ladies & child - A weekly Bible ren 0-5. Weds. 9:30 at Kent Elementary School. Free drop am Agassiz Christian Refor for kids 0 - 5. FMI call Kent Elementary -in Morrow Road. FMI call or med Church on at text Karen 604-997604-796-2161. 4484 Preschool Storytime - Fridays at 10:15. It’s 1789 The Royal West minster Regiment Crackle, Ms Terrill and all your little friend Cadet Corps - Westie Army together as we listen to stories and songs at the Royal Canadian Legio Cadets Training n Branch No 228 and have all kinds of fun. Free, drop in, coff s - 344 Fort Street Hope Wed. ee 6:30 PM - 9 pm. & friendship available for all ages! Free for ages 12 - 19. FMI contact Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD at 1789trg@gmai l. com or call 604-799-8897.

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Seniors Friendship House Drop-In - Mon. Tues Seniors Walking to Music at 10 am, Sit & Fit and day is Toonie Day Bowling - Agassiz at Harrison seniors are encouraged to 10:30 am, Bingo at 1 pm, Seniors Learn to Line come out Dance at 4 pm; Tues. Bridge and Cribbage second andand join 5 pin bowling every at last 1 pm.; Wed. Floor Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor starting at 3:15pTuesday of each month m at Chillibowl Lane Curling at 1 pm. FMI call 604-796-3422. Chilliwack. Car pool available. Call Kay FMI s, at Council of Senior Citizens Organizations 604-316-3318. (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to The Better at Home program is look improving “The Quality of Life” for all senio for Friendly visitor volunteers - If you ing rs. have FMI call Ernie Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or emai the skills, energy & time we would love to l hear from you, as you can make a positive ecbayer@shaw.ca Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Support - Knit difference for seniors & your community. Call Agassiz-Harrison Community Services, Fiona & Natter Group: We meet every Thursday at Delcourt, Program Coordinator (604) 796Dogwood Manor on Morrow Rd., Agassiz. 2585 Everyone welcome. Call Eunice 604-796-98 41.

Join Us in Worship

Agassiz Christian Reformed Church 7452 Morrow Rd. Sun. at 10 am. Cal 604-997-4484 Agassiz United Church 6860 Lougheed Hwy. 604-796-2680 Agassiz United Church Sunday Service & Sunday School at 10:30 am. All Saints Anglican Church 6904 #9 Highway, Agassiz. Holy Eucharist at 10 am Sun. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 7237 Morrow Road. Sunday 9 am & 11 am, Tues. to Sat. 9am. Everyone Welcome. Contact

Agassiz Campus Sunday, 10:30 am Kids’ Ministry Meeting at the Ag Hall 6800 Pioneer Ave. www.central365.org

Rev. Steny Mascarenhas, OCD 604-796-9181. Central Community Church Meets at the Ag Hall at 6800 Pioneer Ave. Sunday 10:30 am Kids Ministry as well. For more info visit www.central365.org The Harrison Gospel Chapel Sunday Worship Service begins at 10:30 am. 514 Lillooet Ave, HHS. Call 604-796-9500 Everyone welcome. e-mail: hgc@shaw.ca • harrisongospelchapel.com

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Britco sets new mark in energy efficient modular construction An Agassiz manufacturing facility owns a little bit of Canadian history. Britco has designed, built and delivered Canada’s first multi-unit modular building adhering to Passive House standards. International Passive House standards are currently considered one of the highest levels of energy efficiency for buildings. This project was built at Britco's Agassiz facility. In order for a building to be certified to Passive House standards, it must pass a rigorous quality assurance process that meets a criteria that includes space heat demand, primary energy demand and pressurization testing. “The Bella Bella Passive House was designed to require a maximum of just 600 watts of heat per unit, even on the coldest day of the year,” said Monte Paulsen, the Certified Passive House Consultant who advised the project

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The B.C. government is preparing a regulatory system for carbon dioxide capture and storage facilities, allowing the greenhouse gas to be extracted from raw natural gas and pumped back underground. Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman says amendments before the B.C. legislature allow capture and storage as “a permanent solution for disposing of carbon dioxide” in underground rock formations.

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.21st Century Flea Market, Nov 15, 10am-3pm. 3250 Commercial Drive Vanc. Info: 604-980-3159. Adm. $5.

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114 THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE AGASSIZ HARRISON SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING SOCIETY WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 2015 AT 1:30 P.M. IN THE BILL McLELLAN CLUBHOUSE at 2008 McCAFFREY ROAD Agassiz, B.C. Your attendance would be appreciated.

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HUGE DEMAND for Medical Transcriptionists! CanScribe is Canada’s top Medical Transcription training school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-4661535. www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com

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Engineers Auditorium 4333 Ledger Ave, Burnaby OVER 375 ITEMS!

We Service all Makes! • ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others • Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems 604-792-8055 / 854-8055

ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS Power sweeping/power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be avail to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required Experience & air ticket beneficial. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988 BAND Mgr. sought by Kwakiutl Band in Pt. Hardy. Deadline to send cover letter, resume and salary expectation is 4 PM on Dec. 7 to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250949-6066. Pls request & review job description before applying.

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

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Original Bill Reid drawing, NWC baskets, totems and masks, Navajo Jewelry, Robert Davidson 51” bronze dogfish Info - Consignment - Appraisals

604-657-2072 / 604-657-1147 www.seahawkauctions.com

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NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.344.1069

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. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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

Experienced Janitor required Must have own vehicle. $13/hr Sub-contracts also available in Agassiz. 1(250)-869-5165 info@evergreenmaintenance.ca

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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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RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour. Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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Rain or shine Scrapbooking, boys clothing, ice skates, toys, books, pokeman, knitting machines, crafts, houshold items and more.

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NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

Multi-generational Garage Sale 7241 Elm Road Saturday, Nov 14 9 am to 5pm

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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

GARAGE SALES

Agassiz

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. Hiring Flaggers-Must be certified, $15-$18/hr. 604-575-3944

COMING EVENTS

MOVING & STORAGE

1 As in movers we trust. Same day moves & deliveries. Reliable Honest Movers. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

NEED A LOAN? Own Property? Have Bad Credit? We can help! Call toll free 1-866-405-1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca

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Experienced Class 1 drivers, FT/PT needed for Calif/Az runs of Produce. Must have good abstract & resume. Rate .45/.49¢ a mile + benefits. Start Immed. Call Bill at: 1-604-539-1700 between 8-5.

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

AKITA PUPS Championship. $800 each. Call 604-751-0191 CANE CORSO MASTIFF, 1 blue female, 11 weeks old. $750. Call 604-308-5665 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 GOLDEN DOODLE Puppies. Born Oct. 3. Mom is (45 lbs.) AKC reg’d Standard Poodle, Dad is (75 lbs.) Golden Retriever (cert hips & eyes). Ready Nov. 28. Ideal family companions / service dogs (intelligent, gentle, eager to please, good with children, animals, low or no shed). Exp’d (30 yrs), knowledgable, kennelless breeders. 1st shot/deworming. $1200. Mission 604-820-4827

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Have Unwanted Firearms? Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

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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2015 Annual General Meeting November 24,

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Thursday, November 19, 2015 5:00 pm

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Dear Mom,

Agassiz Public Library

If our memories of you keep you close then we are never far apart. There isn’t a day we forget you. Take care of our boy, Mom, and tell him we love him. We miss you both so much. Love, John, Andrea and family.

ANSWERS

You are always in our hearts.

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

AUCTIONS

Native Art & Artifacts Auction

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiﬁcation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES START A NEW CAREER in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

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Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

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AUTOMOTIVE

PARTS PERSON WANTEDmust have some experience in marine or motorcycle repair. Please send resumes to Box 305 c/o The Campbell River Mirror, #104 250 Dogwood Street, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2X9.

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OUTBOARD MECHANIC WANTED- rigging experience an asset. Email resumes to: accounting@ campbellriverboatland.com or phone: 250-286-0752.

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CAREGIVER seeking contract employment in local area. References available. Preferably live in. Call (604)869-0437 or email lorie_rn@yahoo.com

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1536, 2015 Purpose of the Hearing: The District of Kent is holding a public hearing on the proposed District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1536, 2015. The main purpose of the amendment bylaw is to revise the flood control provisions in the District of Kent Zoning Bylaw for consistency with the Provincial Flood Hazard Area Land Use Management Guidelines. In general, these revisions include:

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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OPERATIONAL BEEF RANCH with meat processing facility north of Kamloops BC for sale or joint venture, river frontage. 250-674-1514

Looking to purchase Yamaha ATV 600-700 series for my 18 year old grandson for Christmas preferably not more than three years old, some extras would be nice. I am willing to pay a reasonable price depending on the shape. Returning to Saskatchewan by the 12th of November and want to take it with me. Please call 1 (306) 861-4226

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OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

• Incorporating a 15 metre setback from Harrison Lake; • Clarifying setbacks requirements from lakes under 15 kilometres in length; • Specifying elevation requirements for Agassiz Townsite (using current flood plain mapping) that are consistent with past practices;

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• Establishing a max crawl space depth of 1.5 metres (5 feet) for properties within the floodplain; • Eliminating the need for a variance permit for: 1) livestock housing renovations and additions at the original non-conforming floor elevation provided certain conditions are met; and 2) building additions that are less than 25 percent of the existing floor area; and • Including exemptions for heavy industrial buildings, recreation shelters, stands, campsite washrooms and other facilities protected by standard dikes. Subject Lands:

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APARTMENT/CONDO

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900. PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 *1989 14x70 in 55+ Ruskin Park 1 small pet ok, $42,900. *1970 12x60 in 55+ Langley Park no pets, $26,900. www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.

T. Marlowe Manor 1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz (Under new Management)

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new condo quality 1 bdrm...$650 and 2 bdrm...$800/m Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences, down town. Available now. Call 604-703-3405

Public Viewing and Comment Opportunity For the Forest Stewardship Plan Forest Licences A20542, A19202, A74688, A77464, A81096, A82638, A81823, and A91108 Amendment #8 Your Input Is Welcome: District of Kent Council will consider your views on these proposed changes when making its decision. You can communicate these to Council in two ways: • Speak in person at the public hearing. The hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2015 at the Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC. • Submit your written comments. These comments must be addressed to Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services, District of Kent, PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 and received by 4:00 p.m. November 23, 2015. You can review the proposed amendments, all background material, and staff report in advance at the District of Kent Municipal Hall reception desk between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) from November 12 to November 23, 2015 inclusive. Questions? Please contact Darcey Kohuch, District of Kent Director of Development Services, at (604) 796-2235.

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Notice is hereby given that Tamihi Logging Co. Ltd, 606546 BC Ltd, Seabird Island Forestry Limited, Union Bar First Nation, Silver Springs Timber Ltd is making available for public review and comments an amendment to incorporate results and strategies to meet objectives set out in a number of established recreation trails. Update the Visual Management Objectives due to the adjustments to visuals by the Chilliwack Forest District and incorporate the approved Old Growth Management Areas in the Lower Fraser Landscape Units This amendment will ensure that the Forest Stewardship Plan will continue to contain the Objectives set by Government and the Results and/or Strategies designed for achieving those objectives. Interested parties can arrange to review and / or make comments in respect to the Forest Stewardship Plan by contacting Jay Rees, RPF at jay.tamihilog@shaw.ca, (604-823-4830, local 111) or Len Blackstock, RFT at len. tamihilog@shaw.ca, (604-823-4830, local 105) to meet and/or discuss this Forest Stewardship Plan.

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KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford 30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666 2005 DODGE NEON, auto 4 dr sedan, a/c. STK#701. $1,995. 2003 HONDA CIVIC, auto 4 dr sedan loaded STK#666. $4,900 2004 ACURA EL 1.7 4dr sedan leather, sunroof, loaded, Only this week! STK#724. $5,900. 2007 TOYOTA YARIS, 4 dr, auto, sedan, STK#734 $5,900. 2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#710. $6,900. 2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#672. $6,900. 2009 FORD FOCUS 4dr,sedan loaded, auto STK#687 $6,900. 2005 MAZDA 3, 4dr sedan, full load, s/roof. STK#743. This week only! $7,500. 2008 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, loaded. STK#691. $7,900. 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA, 4 dr, sedan, fully loaded, auto. STK#697 $7,900. 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 dr, sedan, auto, fully loaded, STK#696 $7,900. 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT 4 dr, AWD, fully loaded, only 99K kms. STK#657 $9,900. 2011 NISSAN Versa 4dr auto, h/bk, loaded, STK#721 $9,900. 2004 ACURA MDX 4dr auto, 7 psgr, loaded, DVD, Navigation STK#254 $10,900. 2012 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr, sedan, auto, fully loaded, STK#723. $11,900. 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. This week only! STK#721 $12,900. 2012 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr, auto, loaded, STK#695. $14,900. 2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4X4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888 2004 MAZDA 3 Auto, 4 dr, Only this wk! STK#673 $4,900. 2004 DODGE CARAVAN 7psgr, loaded STK#525 $2,900. 2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900. 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY 7psg full load, runs good, Aircared STK#530, $3,900. 2002 FORD F150 crew cab 4X4 auto, fully loaded, short box. STK#686 $5,900. 2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900. 2008 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $9,900. 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900.

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WAREHOUSE Lien Act Sale 1992 Terry 265N/Fleetwood Travel Trailer VIN# 1EA5N2625N2445330 Debtor: Sutton Bryce Robert. Debt Amount $5183.75. Sale on November 21, 2015 at Harrison River RV and Campground 1201 Kennedy Road Harrison Mills, BC Enquiries 604-799-0319

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