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Louisa Hardy (right) laughs as guests at her going away party at the Agassiz Family Place tells stories about her. Hardy has left the centre after 14 years for a new position in Chilliwack.

A bittersweet farewell

Family Place coordinator Hardy leaving role for new role with MCFD Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Bittersweet.

That’s the only way to describe a goodbye celebration held at Family Place last Monday.

Louisa Hardy, the centre’s coordinator, spent her last official day there, before taking on a new role with the Ministry of Children and Family Development in Chilliwack, both as an ECE for Chilliwack Community Services and a support worker for the Chilliwack Society for Community Living.

She started going to the Family Place about 14 years ago, when she was a new mom and the group’s meeting place

was the old police station on home,” she said during an McCaffrey Road, which has interview in her office shortly since been torn down. She had before her going away party. just graduated from UFV with As she talked, parents and a social work grandparents diploma, and pass by her Jean Douglas doorway to “I’ll always feel like Webb was just say hello. They this is my home.” retiring. tried to keep the Over the years, party a secret, as the Family but there was no Louisa Hardy Place moved fooling Hardy. from the station, Y o u n g to the back of the children all United Church, gathered in front to its current home at the of a projection screen, along Friendship House on Morrow with the adults, as they watched Road, the job has become more a slideshow capturing the many than just a job. It became a part moments they’ve shared at of her life.

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to help families improve their lives, she said the families did the same for her.

“In this role, I am here as the coordinator, but I have learned so much from the families,” Hardy said. “I think what I’ll really miss is that we have that kind of family atmosphere.

She is looking forward to the next step in her career, though.

She has worked with many of her new co-workers already, and is excited to meet a whole new set of families she’ll be connecting with.

Her hope for the Family Place is that it continues to be a place that is “inclusive to all,” regardless of background. news@ahobserver.com

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Robinson retiring after nearly 40 years of policing outgoing superintendent ‘set the mark really high’ says Chilliwack mayor

Robert Freeman The Progress

Listen and learn from the community.

That’s the best advice RCMP Supt. Keith Robinson can pass on to his successor as commanding officer of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment.

“Whoever comes in, what they need to do is sit back and listen and learn,” said Robinson, who’s retiring on Feb. 1 after nearly 40 years in the RCMP, the last three years as commanding officer of the UFVRD. “You’ve got to take a look at the people around you, the people working with you, and listen to the community and what they want,” he said. “That’s how I came in.”

Robinson said that task was probably easier for him because he had been the detachment’s operations officer before he took on the job of officer in charge.

“It didn’t take me long to figure out what we were going to do,” he said.

RCMP Insp. Grant Wilson, the current operations officer in the UFVRD, will be the acting commander until a replacement for Robinson is hired. It’s not known whether Wilson has applied for the position.

Nine RCMP officers are currently on a short-list of applicants, which the four mayors in the region will review before approving a new commanding officer.

Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz said the mayors of Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs and Hope are meeting this week to review the applicants.

She said Robinson delivered on his promise to bring stability to the detachment, and was key in getting the prolific offender program

under way, which has reduced crime across the region.

“He has set the mark really high, and we can expect great policing to continue,” she said.

The Fraser Valley mayors are looking for a replacement who shows leadership, she said, “and someone who believes in community and inculcates that value in his or her staff.”

Robinson said the challenge for the incoming commander, male or female, is maintaining the regional policing model, while at the same time delivering police services tailored to the four communities in the detachment area.

“The communities are different, and they’re each looking for a different policing style,” he said.

“We provide a basic service, and then we enhance that service by whatever the community requires.”

Chilliwack has its downtown crime issues, he said, the rural communities of Agassiz and Hope need a more visible police presence, and the recreation community of Harrison Hot Springs needs a special focus in the summer months.

Robinson said the RCMP has changed “considerably” and “all for the better” in his 40 years of service.

But the positive changes don’t get the same media attention.

“The nice thing about our outfit, and I don’t think it gets reported on well enough, is that we’re always open to listen to what people consider to be our problems,” he said. “What we don’t see often enough is all the good things, the positive side, of the general work that’s done by the membership.”

“If we never did anything about (an issue), that’s where I would say we have a problem. But we do

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Supt. Keith Robinson said the communities within the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment all have varying needs, from Chilliwack’s downtown crime issues to the need for more visible police presence in Agassiz. Robinson is retiring and a new superintendent has not been announced.

things about it.”

While the media is still writing about the lack of communication in the RCMP, Robinson said changes have already been made to remedy that problem “We communicate now far better than we used to 20 years ago,” he said. “There’s been no better time.

You don’t see that (reported) in the press.”

“My point is, if you want to go after an organization you will always find warts,” he said. “And if

you focus on the warts, that’s all you will see and that’s what happened to the RCMP.” “But if you were to take that focus and redirect it to any other professional organization,” he added, “you’ll find the warts, and if you focus on the warts, eventually that profession will have issues with public opinion.”

Robinson also said the RCMP is already the regional police force that’s being called for in the wake of the police mishandling of the

Pickton investigation.

“We’re probably the most regional police force anywhere,” he said. “We provide a service at far less cost than any municipal police force in the country.”

“If you want a regional police force, hire the RCMP and we’ll come in and do the job.”

Robinson, who lives in Chilliwack, said his retirement plans are traveling and taking time to pursue his wood-working hobby. rfreeman@theprogress.com

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Bake sale

The Agassiz Legion Youth Auxillary group is holding a Valentine's Craft and Bake Sale next week.

The event will be held on Feb. 6 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Agassiz Legion.

Transit talk

BC Transit is holding a workshop about connecting HopeAgassiz-Chilliwack at the Hope District Hall (325 Wallace St.) 6:30 on Feb. 5.

Discuss the regional transit market along the Highway 7 and Highway 1 corridors between Chilliwack and Hope.

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Wild book signing in Hope Harrison Hot Springs author Diane Wild will be at the Hope Library on Feb. 6 for a meet and greet event.

Wild will be reading

from her novel Forsaken Trust, which was featured in an Agassiz Harrison Observer article in 2012.

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signing will begin at 7 p.m. and run for one hour.

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Hemlock Fire Department volunteer members were awarded for their many years of service at their annual banquet on Jan. 26. More volunteers are always needed, for a wide variety of tasks around the department.

Hemlock volunteers awarded for service More hands on deck needed at busy fire department, says Fire Chief

Marty McKinney

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A pot luck dinner and awards banquet was held Saturday, Jan. 26, to enjoy some good food, camaraderie, and to award several of the department members for their many years of service.

Members were awarded with Certificates of Appreciation, Years of Service Pins and Fire Department toques to keep their heads warm while out on incidents during the cold snowy nights.

Marty Stewart and Richard Ten Brink were presented with their Certificates of Appreciation and their five-year service pins.

Kevin Sass and Wendy Cherry who were unable to attend will be presented their certificates and five year pins at a later date.

Gordon Leech and Warren Crick were presented with their certificates and their 10 year service pins, while Deputy Chief Ken Harbord was presented with his certificate and 15 year service pin.

Chris Wilson, Fire Services and Projects Manager from the FVRD was on hand to present Fire Chief Marty McKinney with his 20 Year Certificate of Appreciation and service pin.

An interactive session followed where many ideas were exchanged dealing with the challenges that must be overcome by volunteer services in these current times, what members felt could be done to assist in overcoming these challenges and what they felt the future holds for the department.

Volunteer Fire Departments all over North America are experiencing reductions in the number of residents coming out to join and train for the volunteer department in their area.

These reductions in number have placed a lot of stress on departments to be able to supply the emergency services that many people expect to arrive at their door when they dial those three numbers. 9-1-1.

It takes a lot to operate a Fire Service, it is not just racing to a structure and pouring water on

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the red stuff but maintaining the Fire Hall itself, all the equipment in the hall and on the trucks, paper work, training of the members, community functions, charity functions and the list goes on.

Many community members don’t feel they can volunteer for the local fire department as they feel they are not able to or do not wish to physically fight fires but maybe you can help in some other way.

Assist in cleaning and maintaining equipment, cleaning around the fire hall, assisting with moving equipment around at a fire incident, traffic control, rehab, rolling up hoses, cleaning and storing equipment away after an incident.

Are you a retired teacher?

Maybe you can be an instructor of some non-firefighting related sessions.

Helping out in these non firefighting chores can relieve the some of the pressures placed on the volunteer firefighters.

Marty McKinney is Fire Chief of the Hemlock Fire Department.

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Dr. Charlie recognized with Diamond Jubilee

Dr. Rose Charlie of Sts’Ailes has a long life of achievements to be proud of.

She contributed to the founding of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs in 1969, and formed the BC Association of Non-status Indians, now known as the the United Native Nations. She was also behind the formation of National Indian Brotherhood, now the Assembly of First Nations.

And that’s not all.

Charlie was one of a small group to work to change Section 12 of Canada’s Indian Act, resulting in Bill C-31 in 1985. That historic bill overturned the previous decision that native women who wed white

men, and their children, would lose their status.

She is truly a force to be reckoned with, and her work on the Indian Homemaker’s Association and its newspaper, The Indian Voice, is to be commended.

And it has been commended, once again. Charlie received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal last week, presented

by Lt. Gov. Judith Guichon at a ceremony in Vancouver.

This is in addition to accolades such as an honorary Doctor of Law degree from UBC (1989), Governor General’s award (1994), the Order of British Columbia (2003), the Fraser Basin Council’s Doreen Wright award (2003), the

National Year of the Child Award, and a certificate of merit from the Government of Canada.

It’s no wonder then, that Charlie was named among the 100 most influential women in the country at one point. A widow of a woodcutter and mother of six children with numerous grandchildren, Charlie and her family have at times scrambled to find travel funds so she can attend ceremonies which honour her.

A totem pole stands in Hope in her honour as well. The totem pole is a canoe with four figures representing “white, red, black and Asian figures,” representing that Charlie has always worked with all cultures.

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Dr. Rose Charlie was honoured with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal last week, in honour of her tireless work spanning almost sixty decades.

Fraser area boundary changes up for discussion commission directly, that they wished to see Chilliwack remain united in one riding,” says Mark Strahl, MP for Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon.

The proposed Chilliwack-Hope riding would cover a fraction of the land of the current ChilliwackFraser Canyon riding, but would keep Chilliwack united. The riding’s

new 92,734 population size would include areas south of Highway 1 such as Garrison Crossing, which were previously at risk of being lopped off and joined to Abbotsford.

Most of the current ChilliwackFraser Canyon riding’s land would form a new Mission--Matsqui– Fraser Canyon riding, and absorb many communities north of the

Fraser River, all the way from Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs, to Ashcroft. Pemberton, meanwhile, would join a new West Vancouver– Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country riding, tying the town to nearby Whistler.

MPs now have a chance to comment on the report at the House of Commons.

Jessica Peters The Observer

The District of Kent is hoping to add wording that will require landowners to clear snow off their sidewalks within a timely manner.

Council voted 4-1 in favour of a bylaw amendment on Monday

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night, with Coun. Duane Post opposed. The amendment received three readings, with adoption at a future council meeting.

Staff put forward two recommendations to amend Bylaw 1321. While it’s commonly known that property owners are

required to keep their sidewalks cleared, it wasn’t included the current bylaw, staff said.

“This is common language in other municipalities,” Mick Thiessen said, adding that the District can’t remove all the snow.

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Post to attend FCM conference

Councillor eager to attend national event coming to Vancouver

Jessica Peters The ObserVer

Coun. Duane Post will be joining the mayor and the CAO at this year’s Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference.

The event is being held in Vancouver from May 31 to June 3, offering the chance for council to attend at a reduced cost.

The FCM conference is held annually in cities around country, making travel costs an issue. Council and staff also regularly attends the Union of B.C. Municipality

conferences annually.

While two councillors, Darcy Striker and Holger Schwichtenberg, both expressed concern about the costs of council attending both the UBCMs and the FCMs, Post countered that the close proximity of the event made it more appealing.

“I think the councillors should just go to one or the other,” Striker said, to which Schwichtenberg agreed.

“I disagree,” said Post. “I would like to go to the FCMs at least one time. That said, I’d also like to go to the UBCMs.”

Striker said he wanted to see more information on the event before deciding which event to attend.

Schwichtenberg said he couldn't attend the FCMs due to a timing conflict at his family farm. Coun. Lorne Fisher didn't comment.

Council voted all in favour for Mayor John Van Laerhoven, CAO Wallace Mah and Post to attend. The cost of attending is $735 (early bird registration) for members. news@ahobserver.com

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Council notebook: Bed bugs and kudos

The following is a list of brief items of interest from the District of Kent Council meeting, Jan. 28, 2013 • Coun.

Lorne Fisher reported that Fraser Health does not consider the recent outbreak of bed bugs a health issue. He also said that while FHA is advocating more home care as opposed to hospitalization, he fears they are not providing enough funding or technological support here in more remote

areas of the Fraser Valley to support home care.

• Coun. Duane Post congratulated Fisher on his recent Diamond Jubilee medal, awarded last week. “I think a lot of us aspire to achieve that sort of thing,” he said.

• Council approved a ratified list of members of the Kent Agricultural Advisory Committee, effective from Jan. 1, 2013 to Dec. 31, 2015.

The members are Peter Andres, Tom Baldwin, Jim Grieshaber-Otto,

Dave Hastie, John Hoogendoorn, Ken Schwaerzle, Susan Spaeti, Adrie Stuyt, Neil teBrinke and Laurens van Vliet.

Retiring members are Tom Forge and Paul Van Paridon.

• Motorcycle noise has raised the ire of Ed Monro on Lougheed Hwy., prompted him to write a letter asking council to look at ways to muffle the sounds of two-wheelers revving their engines in Kent.

The City of Kelowna is currently looking into

the same issue, Mayor John Van Laerhoven noted, and council agreed to support that city’s efforts, and keep track of their progress.

They also noted Kelowna’s bylaw regarding motorcycle noise is stalled at second reading.

• Council gave unanimous approval to a variance on lot width for a subdivision application at 7254 and 7268 Morrow Road. The property owner is planning to

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Opinion Bullying not just a child’s problem Bullying takes many forms.

It can be loud and physical, as in the stereotypical 'shove the smallest kid in the locker' scenario.

It can also be silent and torturous — imagine being left out of the group, time and time again.

It takes place in the schoolyard, but bullying doesn't stop there. It's not just in schools, and it's not just a child's problem.

While the word 'bully' has gotten a lot of media time in recent years, there is a long list of abusive behaviours that fall under the term.

Anywhere there is an agressor, there is often a victim.

Elder abuse. Sexual assualt.

Gang attacks.

Homophobic violence. Spousal assault. Child abuse. Workplace harrassment.

These are adult problems — massive, tragic, debilitating problems that need to be addressed.

Are we getting close to reducing any of the above? Hardly. But we need to keep trying.

To that end, Feb. 27 is Pink Shirt Day in British Columbia.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Have you ever been a victim of bullying?

Students are being encouraged to wear pink, but also being taught to be more empathetic. It's a commendable way to engage children in discussions about bullying, and we will be wearing pink at The Observer in support of the initiative.

If we can help even one child speak up and feel heard, or encourage another child to see their peers as equals instead of emotional punching bags, then we'd be thrilled.

But what would be even more satisfying is knowing that adults out there would agree to take the time to reflect on their own behaviour that day.

Have you pushed around a coworker lately? Ignored someone else being bullied? Exercised cruelty when dealing with a child or elder?

Most importantly, are you behaving in a way that your children would be proud of?

Because if we know one thing, it's that they're watching.

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Time for a new season of ‘Star Wars’ B.C. Views Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – Like a bad reality show about a dysfunctional family, B.C. School Wars has lurched to life again for the 2013 election.

Coming soon to billboards and buses across the province: staged pictures of sad-faced kids crammed into dirty classrooms by a heartless government.

It doesn’t even matter which government. This ritual combat went on through Social Credit and NDP governments too.

Premier Christy Clark opened the new season with her promised pitch to restructure bargaining. It suggested splitting up bargaining into traditional wage and benefit talks, and a separate table and fund for classroom size and

support.

Cast in her familiar role of the sullen, rebellious teenager, BCTF president Susan Lambert staged a news conference to distort and mock the government’s offer.

A 10-year deal if we give up bargaining wages and classroom conditions? “Ludicrous.”

What’s ludicrous is her characterization of a formula to link teacher pay to nurses, postsecondary faculty and other government workers. Nurses are renowned for getting raises when no one else does, so this should be an opportunity for these powerful unions to co-ordinate.

But the BCTF can’t get along with other unions any more than it can negotiate with any discernible competence.

Lambert falsely claimed there was no consultation on the proposal. This reminded me how she low-balled the costs of her union’s demands by hundreds of millions during what passed for negotiations in last year’s strike

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season.

Behind the scenes, the BCTF executive and the school district bargaining agent had just settled on a mutual costing model. What this means is the school districts, which have to make payroll and

“The BCTF can’t get along with other unions any more than it can negotiate with any discernible competence.” balance budgets, have convinced the BCTF to stop misrepresenting costs. I’ll believe that when I see it.

Before Education Minister Don McRae had even spoken, BCTF vice-president Glen Hansman was growling his reply on Twitter: See you in court. That message presumably also goes for premier-

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in-waiting Adrian Dix, unless he replaces the hated B.C. Liberals in May, then quickly kneels before the BCTF and extends the key to the provincial treasury.

Two generations of British Columbians have been bullied by this bad drama, since Bill Vander Zalm decided an industrial union bargaining structure was just the ticket for public schools.

Students are taught by example, if not by blatant propaganda in classrooms, that all problems are solved by demanding more money from the government.

After this conditioning, older students are sometimes pressed into service as union pickets.

There’s your Social Justice class, kids. Sorry about those sports teams and field trips, but we need those as bargaining chips to get more paid leave time.

To state the obvious, Clark and McRae staged this as a preelection event to frame the issue.

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The main reason the BCTF agreed to a contract extension with a wage freeze last year? It wasn’t the blindingly obvious fact that every other public sector union had already taken two zeroes. It was strictly tactics.

The delay sets up the latest rematch of these old warriors in the spring election. The plan is to get the dreaded B.C. Liberals out and then start working over the weaker, more union-dependent NDP. That’s who caved in earlier and gave the BCTF broad control over staffing levels, the proverbial key to the treasury.

Along with basic math and economics, a point the BCTF seems unable to grasp is that its strategy is self-defeating. Those sad kids are making more and more parents seek a better deal.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Re: “Kent Granted Age Friendly Funds”, Jan. 25, 2013.

The District of Kent is to be congratulated for its attention to seniors’ issues and age friendly planning.

Agassiz-Harrison Senior Peer Support has been active in our communities for the past 12 years working to reach isolated seniors and helping

them to connect with services and social events.

Through one-on-one home visits, seniors luncheons and senior/teen luncheons we have encouraged seniors to be involved.

We also host educational speakers on the third Monday of each month at Cheam Board Room.

We are presently recruiting new Peer Support members.

If you are looking for a fun and challenging group to join where you will meet new people and make a difference for people, call 604-796-0409 for more information.

Betty Rajotte

Seeing things in new light

First I thank you for reporting our District of Kent council meeting.

Where council turned down almost the recommendations of the drainage committee.

The drainage committee is an advisory to the council of Kent which puts forward advice for the problems which

are happening in the District concerning drainage. Some problems are 35 years old.

These remedies were straight forward, at 20 pages long.

Council and administration know what avenue to take, for action.

That is why they have these jobs are are being paid to do

them.

It was sad to see the council and administration show their colours in rejecting the recommendations.

I see the council and district administration totally different now.

Gary Wikkerink Agassiz

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PUBLIC NOTICE SNOW & ICE CONTROL The District of Kent’s response to winter events varies according to the individual characteristics of each event and availability of resources. Roads are checked early in the morning and the appropriate Public Works’ staff is called in to deal with the situation.

District of Kent priorities for snow and ice removal include: Opening access for emergency service providers, such as Fire and Ambulance Opening school bus routes on school days Opening rural milk truck routes Opening prison access routes Clearing the commercial core and opening collector routes Once these priority areas are under control and in adequate condition, work can start on municipal subdivisions, sidewalks and parking lots. Exceptions will be made for emergencies.

Townsite plowing often starts with clearing driving lanes by plowing toward the curb. Driveways do become obstructed from street plowing. Please note that the District cannot open private driveways or roads.

The community can aid the District during winter conditions in several ways: Park vehicles in your driveway, rather than on the street.

Shovel sidewalk in front of your residence or business.

When shoveling snow, if possible, place snow on your lawn; grass is dormant and will not be affected.

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If you must place snow on the roadway, place it to the right when facing the roadway; this way when the snow plow passes it will not re-plow snow back into your driveway.

Winter events are often followed by rain. Snow or ice in the curb lane interferes with drainage and may cause some flooding. Therefore, on roads that are wide enough, the District frequently “windrows” the snow down the centre of streets to permit proper drainage. The intersections are opened completely to allow the proper flow of traffic.

Feb. 1, 2013

Please use caution when traveling during winter conditions: Drive more slowly Leave more room from the vehicle in front of you Ensure your vehicle has good winter tires and is in good repair Leave extra room when in the vicinity of snow removal equipment.

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Annie Lou Genest laughs at a joke about life on the road, as told by bandmate Andrew Collins (left) during a concert at Harrison Memorial Hall on Saturday night. Annie Lou consists of (from left) Collins, Max Heineman, Genest and Kim Barlow. They were in town promoting their newest offering, Grandma’s Rules for Drinking. Next up with the Harrison Festival Society is Bentall Taylor Ulrich on Feb. 16.

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The last few years have been tough ones for the business community in BC & the tourism industry in the Harrison & Agassiz region. Happily, 2013 is looking to be a little brighter. According to business in Vancouver - BC should outpace the national average in 2013 with GDP growth of 2.4%. Most of that growth will come from an improved resource sector lead by lumber as the US economy continues its return to strength & increases its imports of our natural resources.

The growth would be even stronger if it was not for the drag of the housing sector. Most BC based economists expect the BC housing correction of 2012 to continue into 2013. House sales will continue to struggle but after a 10% decrease in prices in 2012 housing prices are expected to remain flat for the next couple of years.

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What will 2013 bring to Agassiz & Harrison Hot Springs? One certainty is that the PST will be back as the HST goes away. While some businesses exempt from PST will benefit, overall the business community will once again be burdened with more administration and the cost of dealing with yet one more government form & process. On a cheerier note, 2013 will see a continued rebound in the U.S. economy so hopefully that will encourage some of our American friends to head north of the Border. American overnight visits have been on a 10 year downward trend & it would be nice to see that turn around. Another positive trend that is expected to continue is the increase in number of visitors arriving from Asia. Tourism Harrison has noted a significant increase in Asian visitors to our region & with a new Chinese language marketing campaign, hopes to see even more in 2013. Of course 2013 will see a Provincial

Election that could have significant implications for the business environment & tourism, although it is hard to know how that will play out until we see the election party platforms.

Whatever your business is & whatever your plans for 2013, the Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce is here to provide support & be the Voice of Business in our community. Our monthly meetings provide an opportunity to network with fellow business owners, exchange ideas & discuss issues. Our next meeting will be a breakfast social at the Rivers Edge Restaurant on February 12th at 8am. I hope you can find the time to attend & engage with other local businesses.

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Business Excellence Awards Category definitions

non-Profit of the year Recognizing the organization making a significant difference in our local community in terms of public service, the arts, fund raising, collaboration & the number of local people they serve.

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The Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce would like to present the third Business Excellence Awards. These awards will be presented to local businesses or their staff members that have proven to be outstanding in their field of expertise.

excellence in agriculture This award focuses on quality, innovation & success in all aspects of agriculture. Celebrating farming, agronomy & food production; this award recognizes the significant impact quality agriculture has on everyday life.

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excellence in tourism Tourism is a cornerstone of the BC economy & this award recognizes the important contribution made by the tourism sector to the Harrison/Agassiz region. This award is given to a tourism based business that has shown excellence in all aspects of customer service providing visitors to our region with an experience beyond their expectations.

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excellence in retail This award celebrates the professionalism, innovation & creativity within our retail sector. It recognizes outstanding performance at all levels: customer service, creativity, branding & marketing.

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excellence in Culinary Awarded to a dining establishment (includes cafes, fast food and fine dining) that exhibits consistency of quality, excellence in food, atmosphere & service. excellence in service - Business Exemplary customer service, customer retention & customer relationship management define the recipient of this award. This award honours a business that has been a leader in demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit, quality workmanship & professional mannerisms. new Business of the year This award acknowledges an outstanding new business (established less than 3 years). This business shows strength in creative marketing, welcoming local customers, high standards of customer service & innovative business practices.

People’s Choice award The ‘People’s Choice’ Award is given to the business or organization that is recognized by the residents of Harrison Hot Springs & the District of Kent as attaining the highest level of business excellence in the region.

Chamber’s Choice award This business will have contributed to the growth & development of the community through their products, services & customer service. Given to an organization that has a strong history in the business community, continued growth & innovative strategies. green excellence award Recognizing environmental responsibility & leadership. Nominees will be judged on their stewardship or protection of environmentally sensitive areas. employer of the year A business owner who has been a leader in their community, one that demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit, quality service & workmanship, and exemplary customer service. The nominee should be one that shows professionalism towards their employees and empowers them to succeed. employee of the year An employee that shows leadership, is dedicated to quality service & workmanship. This nominee should be one that gives exemplary customer service.

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Staring into the stars of history

From flags to bible stories, stars have etched their way into our hearts Ruth Altendorf The Observer

With all the admiration and fascination we pay to the stars - the real ones, the ones we see when we look up to the sky - it is no wonder that images of stars can be found here on earth

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The highest tribute we pay to them is perhaps their use on national flags around the world.

The American flag comes to my mind first because I still think that the design - a rectangle with 50 stars, one for each state and a stripe for each original colony, was a brilliant design. It pays tribute, acknowledges all of the United States of America and leaves room for additions.

The European flag in my opinion follows the same idea, if in a different design. The dark blue background with a circle of golden stars, one for each European state that has joined, looks beautiful, inspirational and also has possibilities for additions.

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“Sternstrasse” (StarStreet) in Bonn, Germany, a favorite traffic-free shopping street at Christmas.

flag designers of the first two mentioned flags have used the pentagram (five corners), the star of David is a hexagon, made of two overlapping triangles.

The history of it is long and complex but apparently originated from a Jewish legend.

It is widely thought to represent courage and unity. There are many other flags with stars in their design but the three I mentioned stand up well as examples.

The pentagram brings back memories to many of us when we, at school, had to learn how to draw this five pointed star in one continuous “sweeping” line. This is not easy, as you will realize when trying. There are many other variations of

stars, corners pointing in this direction or that, or circles around it which are sometimes open, sometimes closed. Most of the designs have been used in the arts, but also in symbolic ways, including the occult.

In regards to Christmas, there are also different designs even so the classic five point star dominates.

But the Swiss people, for instance, designed a star with multiple corners. We have such a star hanging on our window and it looks quite spectacular, with four layers of stars and a light in the middle.

Stars have been closely linked to Christmas since the birth of Christ, with the Christmas star being thought of as the sign from heaven

to lead the holy men to the humble stable where Jesus was born.

Though we know now that it was actually two stars getting close together every once in a while, it does not diminish the wonder.

But the fascination with stars does not end there. Over time, it has become our custom to call people who are brilliant or shine in one way or another “star”.

For most of us, however - stars remain symbols of beauty and brightness, impossible to reach or touch, but for all of us to see night after night. Stars are interesting objects and much has been written about them. They make great reading and, I am sure, there are many books available in our libraries and bookstores.

q ECHOES FROM THE PAST

Inmates entertain with puppet show 50 Years Ago, 1963 • A capacity crowd of 250 gave an enthusiastic reception to the puppet presentation of Hansel and Gretel put on at the Anglican Church hall by the Marionette Theatre Group from the correctional camp.

Inmates took part in the show under the leadership of correctional officer, Cliff Sherlock, arts and crafts director at the camp.

• The Agassiz RCMP wish to draw to the attention of the public that as of the first of the year there is no longer a constable living at the

police quarters in the municipal hall.

• Most of the Doukhobors left their camp at Hope on Wednesday morning and drove by car and chartered bus to Vancouver. At press time, their ultimate destination was no known.

• Local enthusiasts have ostensibly formed the district’s first amateur radio club at a well attended organizational meeting in the club rooms at Strikers Corner.

Submitted by Agassiz Harrison Historical Society

Wendy Toyer is hoping her hometown will make her proud, by getting behind a cause that’s near and dear to her heart.

Toyer, originally from Agassiz, is now the executive director of the ALS Society of B.C. and Yukon. She is hoping that this community will join other Fraser Valley cities holding a Walk for ALS in June of this year.

There are at least 14 people living with ALS in the surrounding area, she said, and for each patient there are numerous others affected by this disease.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a rapidly progressive, neuromuscular disease.

It attacks the motor neurons that transmit electrical impulses from the brain to the voluntary muscles in the body. When they fail to receive messages, the muscles lose strength, atrophy and die. Lou Gehrig, a professional baseball player, was diagnosed at age 37 with ALS and died two years later.

ALS can strike anyone at anytime, regardless of age, gender, or ethnic origin. It does not affect the senses, and only rarely does it affect the mind. The equipment costs for each patient average $137,000, while nursing and home care costs can be up to 10 times this amount.

The average life expectancy after diagnosis is 3 to 5 years.

Toyer said a walk will require a few dedicated volunteers willing to take on the coordination of the event. There will be volunteer training.

For more information on how to help Toyer create an Agassiz or Harrison Hot Springs Walk for ALS, phone 1-800708-3228 or visit www. alsbc.ca. news@ahobserver.com

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Community Corner

February 2013

(Due to space limitations, each week we will publish a different set of groups and activities from the community).

Events JAN VOSS PHOTO

Megan Kardoes of Abbotsford recently was recognized for her efforts, with a medal for most improved skier.

Kardoes is a member of the Hemlock Ski Team.

Hemlock skier wins silver Medals earned at Mt. Seymour Enquist Ski Race

Hemlock Ski Team members returned home with a silver medal after two days of competition in U16 and U18 levels at the 77th running of Mount Seymour Ski Club’s Enquist Ski Race this past weekend. Nick Mitro of Surrey won a silver medal in a challenging two run 60+ gate slalom race on Saturday while competing in his first U18 / FIS level race.

Accompanying Nick on the Hemlock team were Connor Liljedahl of Port Moody and Kelsey Voss of Port Moody, both of whom ran clean races and showed steady improvement. Connor placed 23rd out of 35 racers in the Saturday race and 22nd out of 40 racers in the Sunday race, while Kelsey placed 17th out of 38 racers in the Saturday race and 16th out of 40 racers in the Sunday race.

James Crawford (Whistler Mountain Ski Club) and Antonia Wearmouth (Grouse Tyee Ski Club) were the individual recipients of the Enquist Slalom Trophies at Mt. Seymour.

The previous week netted awards for the skiers as well.

The Hemlock Ski Club hosted a ski race for BC Alpine’s Coast Zone that included giant slalom, slalom and ski cross events. The race was scheduled as a Test Event for the 2014 BC Winter Games that will be held here next year.

The Hemlock Ski Team

posted strong results, with two medals and one ribbon being won by team members. Megan Kardoes of Abbotsford, BC and Jason Forster of Coquitlam, BC each won a medal for most improved skier while racing against elite skiers from southwestern BC. Megan won her medal in Giant Slalom (GS) where she finished in 14th place after being seeded 35th, while Jason won his medal in the 2nd Slalom race where he finished in 26th place out of a field of 53 boys.

Katrina Voss had the best finish for the team when she placed 8th out of 39 skiers in the ladies Giant Slalom race and received a ribbon for her speedy effort.

Accompanying Megan, Jason and Katrina on the U14 Hemlock Ski Team this past weekend was Lena Liljedahl of Port Moody, whose best placing was 15th in the ladies Ski Cross course.

“We are frequently told by other BC ski clubs that Hemlock has one of the best U14 GS courses in the Province,” stated Peter Liljedahl, President of the Hemlock Ski Club. “Although our ski club is small when compared to those from Metro Vancouver and Whistler, we love putting on a great race weekend for all the athletes”. Liljedahl also thanked the gracious sponsorship of Teck to the junior alpine ski racing program in BC and the generous support of Hemlock Resort. “The support that Hemlock Resort

has provided Hemlock Ski Club to get ready for this BC Winter Games Test Event, including building a brand new ski cross course next to the terrain park, has been simply outstanding,” stated Liljedahl. The ski cross course will be open to the public for the remainder of the season.

Bruce Goldsmid, CEO of BC Alpine Ski Associated stated “I would like to congratulate the Hemlock Valley Ski Club for their fantastic effort and race this past weekend. Four of our BC Alpine staff attended the event and all the feedback I received was nothing short of fantastic. I am confident the 2014 BC Winter Games is in good hands.

Well done!”

Mollie Jepson of the

Whistler Mountain Ski Club won the Ladies GS race, Kyle Alexander of the Whistler Mountain Ski Club won the Men’s GS race, Kristina Natalenko of Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club won both the 1st and 2nd Ladies Slalom races while Kasper Woolley of Whistler Mountain Ski Club won both the 1st and 2nd Men’s Slalom races. For ski cross, Kristina Natalenko of Grouse Tyee Ski Club and Katie Fleckenstein of Whistler Mountain Ski Club won the Ladies pair event while Finn Iles and Kasper Woolley of Whistler Mountain Ski Club won the Men’s pair event.

For more information about the Hemlock Ski Club and its ski racing program, please visit the ski club website at www. hemlockskiclub.com.

Hooked on Books: Agassiz - Harrison Library Book Club.

Prepare for a great discussion on Stephen Galloway’s “The Cellist of Sarajevo”- the 2009 winner of the Evergreen Award, the George Ryga Award for Social Awareness in Literature & the Borders Original Voices Award! Join Lions TV Bingo Thursday nights at 6 pm on Shaw Cable. us for a discussion of this powerful novel set during the Pick up your bingo cards at The Source - Chehalis Store & siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s Ledoux Hardware

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& the lives of the ordinary people, trying to survive the crisis. Meeting on Wednesday, February 27th at 6:30 pm at the Agassiz Library. Pick up your book now & be part of this drop-in, no-membership required club.

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Agassiz Christian Refor med Church 7452 Morrow Rd . Sun. at 10 am. Call 604-796-9474 .

Agassiz United Church 6860 Lougheed Highway. 604 -7962680 Agassiz United Ch urch Sunday Service & Sunday School at 11:15 am. Coffee time at 10:30 am. Minister Rev. Randy Antle.

All Saints Anglican Ch urch 6904 #9 Highway, Agassiz. Ser vice at 10 am Sun. Mountainview Commun ity Church meets for worsh ip & fellowship on Sun. at 10: 30 am in the Ag Hall. Everyone we lcome.

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St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 7237 Morrow Road. Sun day 9 am & 11 am, Tues. to Sat . 9am.

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Christmas awards Recognition for holiday lights

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The WALK for ALS held each year is the largest annual fundraiser and it is the signature event for the ALS Society of BC. 60% of funds raised help patients and families living with ALS, with the remaining 40% going toward research into finding a cure for the disease.

ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal and rapidly progressive neuromuscular disease, which robs a person of their ability to speak, walk, eat or breathe – trapping an active mind in a deteriorating, immobilized body. Over 3,000 Canadians are living with ALS; over 300 in BC. The ALS Society of BC helps people living with ALS and their families manage the effects of the disease by providing equipment and support services, including education, awareness, child and youth programs and peer support groups.

For more information regarding these Volunteer Positions or the Walk for ALS, please contact Susan Hampton, Volunteer Program Coordinator at 1.800.708.3228 or email volunteer@alsbc.ca

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Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce INVITES YOU TO THE 2013

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IN MEMORIAM IN LOVING MEMORY Alec Kennedy (Feb 11, 1991) Elsie Kennedy (Jan 25, 2005) They taught us how to imagine, and how to dream.

They gave us wonderful memories, and left footprints on our hearts.

Remember you always.

Love your children Sharon, Larry, Evie, Jean and families.

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EXP CLASS 1 TEAM DRIVERS Earn up to $6500/mo. Send resumes mj@synergytruckingltd.com Fax:604-598-3497 TEAM DRIVERS required for regular USA runs. Must have 2 years mountain and highway experience and a clean drivers abstract. $22.50 per hour. Fax resume to Nasho Trucking Inc. at 604-558-3213.

TEAM DRIVERS Wanted Team Drivers required for regular USA runs. Must have 2 years mountain and highway experience and a clean drivers abstract. $22.50 per hour. Fax resume to Blue Trans Logistics at 604-558-3213.

STEEL FABRICATOR & WELDER Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. designs and manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry and oil sands.

The business has been in operation since 1955 and is located in the Port Kells area of Surrey. IEM has an attractive remuneration package including an employee ownership program.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a steel fabricator.

Greenhouse/Farm Worker Requires a full time and part time position in Agassiz. Need reliable, self-motivated, independent and efficient personal Fax resume to: 604-796-3643 or email to: r.gw@live.ca

Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta.

Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

Welder The successful candidate will have at least 5 years welding experience and at least 3 years of CWB certification using metalcore wire for structural steel fabrication.

To apply submit resume by Email to: jwurz@iem.ca or fax to: 604-513-9905

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Call Bill Keyes at 604-820-8844 Bakerview Community Crematorium & Celebration Centre Ltd Located right on the Hatzic Cemetery 34863 Cemetery Ave, Mission

Dealing direct with the crematorium can help ease the financial strain of arrangements.

to an Open House to celebrate

Irene Hardy’s 90th birthday!

February 2nd, 2013 from 2 pm until 4 pm 2590 Else Road, Agassiz

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WE require an experienced Crane Truck driver with a clean driving record. A mechanical aptitude is also a must for this role. Our progressive company offers a great extended medical and dental package, uniforms and all necessary safety gear to ensure employee safety. The ideal candidate possesses SMITH Driver training but we may be willing to train the right individual. Possession of H2S Alive, WHMIS, TDG, First Aid would be an asset. A road test and capabilities evaluation will be a component of our interview process. Apply with your up-to-date resume and current NSC drivers abstract at hr@amixgroup.ca

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ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOFERS

Required for Maple Ridge roofing co. Previous experience is an asset, not necessary - willing to train. Wages Commensurate with Experience.

Fax resume 604.462.9859 or e-mail - hiroofingltd@shaw.ca or Call: Sue 604.880.9210 ATTN: COMPUTER WORK. Work from anywhere 24/7. Up to $1,500 part-time to $7, 500/month full-time.

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EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. High school diploma, mechanical aptitude required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning.. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

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or Fax: (1)604.534.3811

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immediately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

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PUT POWER INTO your career! As a Fairview Power Engineer.

On-campus boiler lab.

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1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

SHORE MECHANIC – F/T Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate or equivalent w/5 yrs exp. www.westcoast tug.ca/shore-mechanic WE require a ticketed, experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic for our busy Surrey shop. Experience in Hydraulics, electrical troubleshooting as well as heavy industrial equipment repair is required. Welding and Manitowoc crane experience would be an asset. Self motivated and a strong sense of safety awareness is also required. Our progressive company offers a very competitive wage and benefits package and all necessary safety gear to ensure employee safety. Email resume to hr@amixgroup.ca

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

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

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

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LEGAL SERVICES

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

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Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-7933222. www.dcac.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

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

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PLUMBING

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

C & C Electrical Mechanical

ELECTRICAL 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat rfs. Cln Gutters $80. Liability Insur. 1-855-240-5362

C & C Electrical Mechanical

604-653-5928

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Hauling Anything..

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Feb. 1, 2013

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YORKIE X POMERANIAN. Two females, all shots, vet checked, dewormed. $500. 604-504-5438.

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

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MOVING & STORAGE

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

851

1 BDRM. WATERFRONT CONDO

F/s, w/d, gas f/p. Newly updated Looking for responsible mature tenant. NS/NP. D/D. References required. $780/mo Available now.

Call Kelly 604-819-1936

FERTILIZERS

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

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FURNITURE

BRANDNEW PILLOWTOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET. In packaging.

Incls. Warranty $200! 604-798-1608

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

6,600sf. or 5,400sf. @ $4.50sf.

12,000sf. @ $4.25sf.

3 phase & single phase power.

3 bay doors 12 x 12. (604)941-2959

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EARN EXTRA CASH! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Other Positions Are Available.

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Sell for $100.00. These skis are suitable for the taller, heavier person of intermediate or advanced ability. Call Ed Munro at 796-9757

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS WATERFRONT! 5 kms from HHS. 2 Bdrms, 5 appls, cable TV avail.

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PETS

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $700.

(604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BORDER COLLIE X, born Dec 5th, ranch raised, getting lots of atten. $350. Carol 604-316-4668 or email: carol@blackdiamondranch.ca BOSTON TERRIER PUPS CKC Reg., Vet Ck, Exc. Pedigree Reputable Breeder, Call 604-794-3786 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 German Shepherd pups, ckc reg, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, make a good guard dog and family pet. $1000.

604-796-3026, no sunday calls

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MOTORCYCLES

THE ONE, THE ONLY authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. You’ll work on all types of HD bikes.

Quality instruction and state-of-theart training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

HARRISON, ROOM for rent on the lake, $475/m + cable. Call (604)997-0332 or 604-491-8607

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ROOMS FOR RENT

ROOM FOR RENT- In newer Harrison Hot Springs home, suits student, furnished. N/S, ref req’d. $400/m. Call (604)796-3325

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

The Scrapper

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

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

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

REAL ESTATE 609

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APARTMENT/CONDOS

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

AGASSIZ - 1 BDRM, recent reno, coin laundry. $595 avail now.

Wayne, Stratatech Consulting LTD. 604 799 0259 HARRISON HOT SPRINGS 1 Bdrm condo with 5 appls, 2 prkg. NS/NP. $700. Avail now (604)826-2006

TRUCKS & VANS

2007 Chevrolet Uplander LS - V-6 7 pass, Air, Tilt, Cruise, PW, PDL, CD. $5950 Like New(604)556-4242

LUXURY Condo in Abbotsford..14th Floor. Wrap around South E/W view spans 270*. 3 BR. 3 Bath. 3 Balc 2475 Sq.Ft. spacious Beauty PH style.

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1997 HONDA CIVIC 4dr auto Aircare ST#323 $2200 1999 PONTIAC TRANSPORT van 7 pgr low km ST#281 THIS WEEK $2299 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto aircare st#195 $2400 2002 CHRYSLER NEON 4dr auto Aircare sunroof runs good ST#147 $2900 2000 CHEV BLAZER 4X4 auto 4dr Aircare loaded ST#340 $2995 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr auto sdn full load aircare st#276 $3495 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr sedan fully loaded ST#303 $3495 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr sdn auto Aircare low km st#313 $3400 2005 FORD TAURUS auto fully loaded air care low kms only 99km st#318 $4500 2007 DODGE CALIBRE 4dr auto low km Aircare st#341 $6800 2007 PONTIAC MONTANNA 7pgr Van runs good no accidents ST#312 $6900 2007 FORD FUSION 4DR auto, loaded ST#250 $6900 2007 FORD FUSION 4dr sdn aotu full load Aircare st#321 $7,900 2007 JEEP COMPASS 4dr auto 4X4 Aircare loaded ST#336 $8,900 2009 CHEV IMPALA 4dr auto, loaded ST#325 $8,900 2008 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto low km fully loaded st#332 $8,900 2009 NISSAN SENTRA low km 4dr auto st#328 $10,900 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr sdn auto full load low kms st#331 $11,900

TOWNHOUSES

AGASSIZ - 3bdrm/2.5 ba 2007 Townhouse. 5 appls. Avail. Apr 1. $1300 /mo. +util. Incl. strata fees N/S one small pet ok Call Erin (604)-819-3262

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

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

MISC. FOR SALE

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

HOMES FOR RENT

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On April 11, 2012, at Highway 1 near exit 135, which is in or about Agassiz, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Agassiz RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as a 2011 Audi S5, BCL: 995XAP; VIN: WAULGBFH5BN020796, on or about 04:32 Hours.

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