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Drummers laugh as young dancers from Sts’ailes demonstrate The Happy Song at Pretty Estates in Harrison Mills on Tuesday. The gathering was to officially announce the Salmon Festival to be held this weekend, as well as to celebrate the official release of the Harrison Salmon Stronghold Strategic Plan.

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Bald eagles soared high above the heads of speakers at Pretty Estates on Tuesday, as the Harrison Salmon Stronghold Strategic Plan was signed.

Several groups have been working on the plan for the past two years. The Harrison River was declared a Pacific Salmon Stronghold in 2010, by an international team of scientists based out of the Wild Salmon Center in Portland.

It was identified as one of the healthiest and most productive salmon ecosystems in the Pacific Basin.

David Hancock spoke in support of the Harrison Salmon Stronghold plan.

The ceremony included dancing and drumming, with four young dancers from Sts'ailes dancing on their own.

Willie Charlie, the working group chair, invited everyone in the audience to join in with the boys, on the lawn behind

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It was a moment that brought many of the adults to laughter, but Charlie underlined that it's that sort of "coming together" that will be needed in the future.

"We're so fortunate that we live in such a beautiful, rich area," he said. "We will need to work together. We're not going to be able to look after all of this on our own."

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A young girl from Coquitlam traveled with her family to view the eagles over the weekend. Here, she peers through a spotting scope to eagles on the Chehalis Flats.

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the strategic plan.

The plan outlines the Stronghold's mission, which is "safeguard the biological diversity of the area; promote ecologically sustainable lifestyles and economic, cultural, and recreational activities; encourage scientific outreach, research and education, and responsible use of natural resources, and aspire to be a world model for an environmentally driven economy."

It also outlines numerous threats to the Harrison salmon, including increasing visitor pressures, development, infill of wetlands and sloughs, bot and foot traffic in spawning areas, growing concentration of fishers, incompatible resource exploitation, mixed-stock fishing and a lack of integrated governance on salmon, salmon habitats, and water resources.

The plan calls to support the provincial initiative to create a Wildlife Management Area, and pushes for monitoring of the salmon and eagle ecosystem.

"There are many organizations here," David Hancock said on Tuesday, "and we all have one thing in common, and that common thing is the love of that river and what it produces."

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An eagle rests along the Chehalis River. The Bald Eagle Festival continues this weekend, as thousands of eagles return to feed on spawning salmon.

Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival, which is currently underway. The festival invites people to the river to view the eagles as they arrive to feed annually on the spawning salmon.

One of the concerns facing the area is increased tourism traffic, something that the festival has taken

to heart, Hancock said.

"For years we've been asking ourselves, are we going to make a bad intrusion?," he said. "Too much love an interest in the land? Finally a year ago, after having cameras out on the centre of the flats, we realized every seven and a half minutes somebody either with a big camera, or running with a dog, or a fisherman, or kayaker or a canoeist was going by, lifting the eagles off their resting place."

What the eagles need is the quiet feeding place they've known for hundreds of years, if not longer.

"So we said the time has come for the next level of concern," he said.

They created a Chehalis Eagle and Salmon Preserve, and the initiative has led to signage along the viewing areas to teach people the importance of keeping their distance.

That initiative has dovetailed with this Stronghold agreement, and both have the support of the David Suzuki Foundation.

The Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival continues this weekend, with the first Salmon Festival hosted

by Sts'ailes.

To learn more about the salmon and eagles and their importance to the ecosystem, or for more details on the Salmon Festival, visit www. fvbef.ca. news@ahobserver.com

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A University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) student is in Asia this week on a 13-day trade mission led by Premier Christy Clark and Teresa Wat, B.C.’s international trade minister.

Theresa Coates, who is studying business and economics at UFV, was recommended by UFV president Mark Evered after Abbotsford West MLA and Minister of Finance Michael de Jong requested a business student to accompany the trade mission.

The delegation left for China, Korea and Japan yesterday.

Evered said Coates is an outstanding student who has “laddered a trade certificate into a UFV business degree,” describing her as “talented, ambitious, conscientious and mature, a very good communicator.”

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University’s farrier program. In addition to her trade and academic achievements, Coates currently serves on the board of governors of UFV as an elected student representative and has served on the university’s Senate, including several of its major committees.

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Agassiz's alternate school had a stellar school year, culminating in a media firestorm when a trio of seniors received their Dogwood diplomas.

And this year, administrator Sandy Balascak says the Agassiz Centre for Education is only going to continue to improve. She spoke to the school board on Tuesday night, outlining the ACE program and chatting about her students' successes.

There are about 70 students enrolled this year, with the majority,

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Sandy Balascak, administrator at ACE in Agassiz, speaks to the school board about the advancements made at her school over the last year.

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While alternate education programs are typically known for being a second choice stream for troubled kids, ACE has set out to be a different type of program, a goal that's been met by partnering with several organizations in Agassiz and Harrison.

The biggest partnership is between ACE and the Agassiz Legion. Students of ACE also volunteer on Christmas mornings to prepare and serve a meal for seniors who would otherwise be alone.

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Local GPs looking for patient input New health care survey designed to improve access to health care The Chilliwack Division of Family Practice needs your help.

The group represents 101 doctors in Chilliwack, Agassiz-Harrison, Seabird Island, and Hope, including the doctors and nurse practitioners at the Agassiz Community Health Centre.

They say they are taking the initiative to improve your access to primary health care before it becomes a crisis.

They are currently in the planning phase and have launched a new, local initiative called A GP For Me, with includes a Community Health Care survey.

They are hoping you will lend them your voice, whether you have a regular family doctor, or use the walk-in clinic or the emergency room.

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Dr. Inna Fadyeyeva, Nurse Practitioner Sean Young, Dr. Wayne Phimister and Nurse Practitioner Marie Weatherbyn are supportive of the new A GP For Me initiative, which aims to improve access to health care by finding out specific needs of community members.

tion and the Ministry of Health. It aims to strengthen the continuous family physicianpatient relationship; better support the needs of vulnerable patients; enable patients that want a family doctor to find one; and increase the capacity, and improve the delivery,

of primary care in our community.

At their first community event, the Flu Clinic at the Agassiz Friendship Centre that took place on Nov. 14, they had over 80 surveys completed while community members waited. They also presented to the Agassiz-Harrison

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Board supports C.E. Barry School could get seismic upgrades and remain open Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Staff at C.E. Barry was happy to learn the board has given unanimous approval to seismic upgrades at their school.

The school board has voted Tuesday in support of keeping C.E. Barry intermediate school open, and applying for funding to have seismic upgrade work completed.

The school is on a high priority list for seismic upgrades.

However, low enrollment in the district meant there is an option to close the school and move the students to different locations.

Trustee Pat Furness brought the issue to the board, following a special meeting held last week to discuss the school's future.

"Emotions were evident," she said, from both parents and school staff, adding that it was a very collaborative meeting involving many different groups.

Furness said she came away with the feeling of overwhelming support of C.E. Barry.

"We should keep that school," she said. "Hope likes the concept of a middle school."

The school, which currently has 156 students in Grades 5-7, is also used by various community groups, including the Hope BC Team Fit, which uses the school for training sessions for the Vancouver Sun Run. The school is also used two nights a week for community badminton, and starting next year, pickle ball. A consultant brought in to study the issue suggested students be shuffled to Coquihalla elementary.

There is money available to the Fraser Cascade school district for the needed seismic upgrades, said treasurer Natalie Lowe-Zucchet.

"If there were a seismic event," she said, "the school wouldn't handle it."

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She said the support of the board is important in presenting their plan for the school to the province.

Trustee Tom Hendrickson said the support for C.E. Barry is enough to keep it open, and that Hope is a growing community.

"I see Hope growing in the next 25 years and we have to think years ahead," he said.

Principal Karl Koslowsky attended the meeting and thanked the board for their support. At school the next day, he was able to share the good news.

"The mood was wonderful, excited," he said. "They were very pleased to hear that it was a unanimous vote, and felt supported in the motion for CE Barry School to remain as an educational partner in the Hope community."

Trustee Linda McMullen was absent. news@ahobserver.com

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Opinion QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Get rid of carbon trust The first move in the provincial government’s core review, designed to reduce overall government costs, targets the Pacific Carbon Trust. But it doesn’t go nearly far enough.

The government is planning to move the trust into the ministry of environment, and reduce its staff and administrative costs. It would be far better to eliminate it.

Bill Bennett, the minister responsible for the review, says the move will save $5.6 million annually by 2015-16. The carbon trust’s staff will be reduced to five from 18.

Unfortunately, the government is still spinning the half-truth that the Pacific Carbon Trust is actually reducing carbon emissions. All it really does is boost the cost of government projects and initiatives. New schools, for exaple, cost more because all government agencies are required to buy carbon offsets so that the province can claim that it is totally carbon neutral.

The offsets it buys, at $25 per tonne, are purchased from the private sector — usually from large carbon emitters (such as Encana, a natural gas producer) to build projects that reduce the amount of carbon they emit. What is left unsaid is that most of these

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projects would likely be built anyway.

The only concrete accomplishment of these forced offset purchases, all of which are paid for by taxpayers, is that they may speed up the timetable of some projects.

NDP leader Adrian Dix, who fumbled on a number of occasions during the provincial election campaign, was strikingly clear on the Pacific Carbon Trust. He would eliminate it. He made this case, even as he was trying to appeal to more Greenminded voters on southern Vancouver Island, where the Green Party is strongest and where the party actually elected an MLA, Andrew Weaver in Oak Bay-Gordon Head.

The current BC Liberal government continues to mouth platitudes about carbon reduction, even as it proposes a number of LNG plants that would certainly boost the amount of carbon emitted in B.C. However, if the plants are built and natural gas begins to replace coal as the source of electricity in countries like China, worldwide carbon emissions will decrease.

That type of effort towards reducing carbon is far superior to the smoke and mirrors of the Pacific Carbon Trust.

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Two solitudes on B.C. farmland B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – My late father used to say that if he ever won the lottery, he would “farm until it’s all gone.”

It was 1960 when he and my mother pulled up stakes in the Okanagan, where their families had been for generations, and moved north to carve a homestead out of a half section in the Peace River country.

So it’s a mainly northern perspective that I bring to the latest debate over B.C.’s agricultural land reserve. A dialogue of the deaf has been going on for decades in B.C., where there are two separate realities in agriculture.

The dominant voice is always from the southwest, from the

Okanagan to the Fraser Valley to southern Vancouver Island. This is not only B.C.’s most productive land, it’s also the place of greatest population and development pressure, where three million of the province’s four million residents live and more arrive every day.

In the rest of the province, except for pockets that are attractive for recreational development, farming is a tough row to hoe. These days, people are more likely to be moving away.

In our urbanized society, the loudest voices tend to be the least informed, from backyardchicken hipsters to what I call “drive-by environmentalists,” who like to look out their car windows at green fields as they motor from their subdivisions to big-box stores. The elderly Sikhs and Mexican guest workers bent over in the fields don’t need their lofty lectures on “food security.”

Voices from the rest of the

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province are seldom heard and quickly shouted down, as was the case at the recent Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver.

Merritt councillor Mike Goetz pleaded for relief from an

“Urban sprawl isn’t a big problem in Merritt, which like many small towns is trying to hang onto its population” Agricultural Land Commission that refuses to release a property that has “grown nothing but rocks and tumbleweeds for the last 100 years.” Similar property next door was released, but not this parcel, blocking a project for five years in a little town that could use the work and additional tax base.

Urban sprawl isn’t a big problem in Merritt, which like many small

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towns is trying to hang onto its population.

Spallumcheen councillor Ed Hanoski described the situation beyond the towns, the real rural B.C. He proposed easing the restrictions on building a second home on farm properties.

Currently, farmers can put a mobile home on their property for an elderly or infirm relative, but nothing with a permanent foundation. Once that relative moves or passes away, the home is supposed to be removed.

Hanoski said a sewage system for such a residence costs around $12,000. Add the temporary foundation, skirting, well hookup, power, landscaping, driveway, and a mobile home that will lose its value if it has to be moved, and the property owner takes a loss of $150,000 or more.

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there is, providing modest income for marginal farms, and should be allowed permanent foundations. Motion defeated, after a scolding from a Sunshine Coast delegate about people lusting to build mansions on farmland.

I asked Bill Bennett, the cabinet minister in charge of the latest agricultural land review, about a rumoured proposal to split the province into two zones with different rules. He declined to comment, but described the case of Fort Steele Farms, the East Kootenay community’s only market garden that almost closed because the next generation was initially refused permission for a second home.

The two zones approach deserves serious consideration.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Chehalis Flats merits conservation Re: Resistance Mounting Against Wildlife Area It is unfortunate that the District of Kent, Scowlitz First Nation and the Rod & Gun Club are opposed to establishing a Wildlife Management Area on the Harrison-Chehalis Flats. The Harrison River and its nearby tributaries spawn the largest concentration of Spring (AKA Chinook) salmon in Canada and the largest run of Chum in British Columbia. It also hosts Pink, Coho, Sockeye and Steelhead.

As we all are aware it is a yearly stopover for the world’s largest

concentration of bald eagles that feed on the wild salmon carcasses. The David Hancock Foundation reported over 1,600 this past Saturday. Because of the eagles, the Chehalis river estuary is designated as an International Important Bird Area.

Chehalis Flats was designated a Salmon Stronghold, a North American Partnership, in February 2010.

“Salmon Stronghold” is a sciencebased validation and provides verification of the area’s importance. It is rumoured that the UNESCO World Heritage

Committee is interested in including the area on its list of worldwide properties with cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value.

The Kent Council complains about wet feet in spring but 'gravel guru’ Dr. Michael Church, says dredging lessens the Fraser’s flood level by about an inch! It is my understanding that a WMA designation would not affect ditch cleaning and dyke maintenance practices in any case.

Surely no organization can argue with the intent of the MFLNRO WMA proposal

to encourage fish and wildlife conservation.

Responsible management and shared environmental stewardship can surely accommodate compatible integrated resource practices.

The proposal is supported by the 5,000-member BC Nature Federation and its affiliated clubs.

Many local organizations I belong to say it’s about time. Let’s hope UNESCO puts Chehalis Flats right up there with Haida Gwaii (SGang Gwaay) and Yosemite as a World Heritage Site!

Janne Perrin Harrison Hot Springs

Our veterans deserve more Today I attended the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Crescent Beach Legion.

I came to honour those who have sacrificed much. I had difficulty listening respectfully to the message from our Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Steven Harper’s letter said, “You and your comrades deserve our abiding gratitude and respect”. These words are hollow when you are cutting back the support our veterans deserve. The former compensation provided an average taxfree payment of $31,000

per year for life. Today the average one-time payout has been about $45,000.

You say, “Our veterans are a national treasure”.

These words not only ring hollow but also are disrespectful. These men and woman have risked their lives and their

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health. Some have given their lives. They deserve to be appropriately compensated, not abandoned by your obsession with government cost-cutting.

“You and your comrades deserve our abiding gratitude and respect” is all fine

and good, Mr. Prime Minister, when it doesn’t cost any money.

Mr. Harper, you are our Prime Minister, please act like one and give the veterans the support they desperately need and deserve.

Phil Harrison Surrey

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Community Health Care Survey for Residents of Chilliwack, Agassiz, Harrison, Hope and Surrounding areas We need your help. The Doctors in your community want to help everyone who wants a Family Doctor to 18. Do you have any of the following chronic (ongoing) health conditions? (check all that apply) have one — we need your voice, even if you already have a Family Doctor. This survey will take 5 to Addiction 10 minutes. You may leave any question blank and your responses are totally anonymous – you won’t be Alzheimer/Dementia identified in any way.

Depression/anxiety In this survey, when we write “family doctor”, that covers care from a Nurse Practitioner. If your main way of getting care is by going to a walk-in clinic, even if you regularly see the same doctor, they would not be considered your family doctor.

By completing this survey you agree that consent has been given. Your participation in this project is entirely up to you. You are free to withdraw at any time. Your participation will not affect any health care services you receive currently or in the future.

1. How long have you lived in this area?

Less than 1 year

1 to 2 years

10. I am satisfied that my family doctor:

More than 2 years

2. Where do you live?

Agassiz Boston Bar/North Bend Chilliwack Cultus Lake Harrison Hot Springs Hope Rosedale Sardis Yale Yarrow Other ______________________________________________

3. Where do you normally access health services? _____________________________________________________

4. Do you have a family doctor?

Yes

No

5. How often do you visit your family doctor?

10 or more times per year 6 to 9 times per year 3 to 5 times per year Once or twice a year I have not seen my family doctor in ___ years NA, I do not have a family doctor

6. How many times in a year do you visit a doctor? (includes family doctor, walk-in clinics, ER, or visiting another doctor’s office) 10 or more times per year 6 to 9 times per year 3 to 5 times per year Once or twice a year I have not seen a doctor in ___ years

Family doctor non-urgent care Family doctor urgent care Nurse Practitioner Walk-in clinic Emergency department Specialist doctor Hospital stay Alternative health care providers (chiropractor, naturopath, massage therapist, physio) Out-patient services (lab, radiology, respiratory, cardiology, diabetes clinic, etc.)

Mental health services I have not used any medical services in the past year

If you do not have a family doctor, go to Question 13.

8. For how long have you had your family doctor?

1 to 2 years

No

NA

11. If you need an urgent appointment, how long does it usually take to get one with your family doctor?

Same day

Next day

Longer than 2 days

12. If you need a non-urgent appointment, how long does it usually take to get one with your family doctor?

Less than 7 days Between 8 and 29 days More than 30 days

13. Is it important to you to have a family doctor (even if you don’t have one now)?

Yes, because: ________________________________________ No, because: ________________________________________

14. If you were new to a community, how would you go about finding a family doctor?

7. Which medical services have you used in the past year? (check all that apply)

Less than 1 year

Yes

a. answers all my questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b. sends me to specialists or orders tests when I feel they are needed . . . . . . . . . . . c. takes care of me until my problem is solved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d. will work with alternative health care providers when asked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e. takes my concerns seriously . . . . . . . . . . . f. explains medications and treatments so I understand why they are needed and how they work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

More than 2 years

9. Do any of the following reasons keep you from seeing your family doctor? (check all that apply) Cannot get an appointment when I need one The waiting time is too long in my doctor’s office Inconvenient clinic hours Phone line busy Cannot get to the office (transportation issues) Difficult or unhelpful office/reception staff Not happy/satisfied with my family doctor Other ______________________________________________

Please drop this form off at the Agassiz-Harrison Observer, your local paper that cares about your community, OR mail to:

_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

15. If you have used a walk-in or after hours clinic in the past 3 years, please mark all the reasons why: I don’t have a family doctor My family doctor couldn’t fit me in I preferred to meet with a doctor of my own gender My family doctor’s office was closed when I needed care I wanted another opinion about what was going on Convenient location Convenient hours I received care the same day I don’t feel comfortable with my family doctor Other ______________________________________________

16. In what ways would you like to interact with your family doctor (even if you don’t have one now)? (check all that apply) In the office, always with my doctor In the office, if necessary with another doctor from the same practice Through an assistant (e.g. nurse or physician assistant) Over the phone Secure email Text messages Online appointment booking Video conferencing

17. During the past three months, how would you rate your health in general?

Excellent

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Good

Fair

Poor

19. What can be done in your community to: a. make it easier for you to have your own family doctor? ________________________________________________ b. build a stronger relationship with your family doctor? ________________________________________________ c. access your family doctor’s services when you need them? ________________________________________________

20. What health services would you like to see in our community that we don’t have now? _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

21. Are you: Female

Male

Transgendered

Other

22. What is your age?

16 – 24 65 - 74

25 – 34 75 – 84

35 – 64 85 +

23. What language do you most often speak at home? _____________________________________________________

24. Do you have a Care Card?

Yes

No

Don’t know

25. What is your employment status?

Employed Underemployed Retired

Unemployed Student Other

26. On a monthly basis, do you have enough resources to live healthy and access health care services?

Always Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

27. Are you: Aboriginal

Non-Aboriginal

28. If you Aboriginal, are you On-Reserve

Off-Reserve

29. Have you heard of the health promotion message for children, Live 5-2-1-0?

Yes

No

30. If so, can you recall what the message stands for?

5 ____________________________________________________ 2 ____________________________________________________ 1 ____________________________________________________ 0 ____________________________________________________

31. Almost done!! If you would like to add any additional comments, in regards to this survey, please do so here: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

Prize Draw Entry Form Thank you for your time! By filling out your contact information, you will be eligible to enter the draw.

Name:

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Diabetes Gastro-intestinal disorders (e.g. Colitis, irritable bowel) Heart disease (e.g. angina, Ischemic heart disease) Congestive heart failure High blood pressure Infections, chronic (e.g. TB, Hepatitis, HIV) Kidney disease, chronic Liver disease, chronic Lung disease (e.g. asthma, COPD, emphysema, bronchitis) Mental health issues (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar, personality disorder) Neuro-degenerative disease or condition (e.g. MS, ALS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, paraplegia) Obesity Pain, chronic Stroke (e.g. cerebral vascular disease, TIA) Other ______________________________________________ None

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Address: __________________________________________________________________________________ Phone:

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*only one entry form per person accepted Return with your survey to the Agassiz-Harrison Observer, or mail to: A GP for Me, 45600 Menholm Road, (CGH), Chilliwack, BC V2P 1P7

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Community

Legion news Veteran Earle Dyer (left photo, standing centre) received his 65-year pin on Remembrance Day, during a gathering at the Agassiz Branch.

Veteran Neil Knowlton (seated) also received a 15-year pin. The pins were presented by Betty Brewer, president of Branch 32 of the Royal Canadian Legion, and Roy Wright, past president.

Brewer also presented a check for $500 to Heather Garfield of the Jean Scott Transition House (photo right), for their use in supporting homeless and abused women.

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‘The vehicles they had were as odd as the soldiers themselves’ Perhaps it is quite normal because we seniors have more time or, perhaps, it is a built-in order, the order of life.

Be it as it is, we do as time goes by think a lot about the past, until the past becomes part of our present. It is a good feeling, like revisiting with happenings of long time ago, happenings that changed our lives forever and directed us on the path we chose.

There were many such moments in my life, the earliest ones towards the end of the second World War. They left me with the profound belief that wars, any wars, big or small, should be made unnecessary and avoidable.

This is the month when we think of and honour those who lost their lives or limbs in the process of war.

Let’s hope that there will be a future without those sacrifices. I, myself, lost an uncle in the First World War, a brother-in-law in the Second and, while I never knew them, I saw their mothers grieving for the rest of their lives.

Many years ago, when I was still very young, I wrote some stories about experiences that shaped my life and the following is one of them.

C’est La Guerre (This is War) Trying to get away from an area that had been designated to become a battlefield, trying to reach the momentary safety of the other side of the Rhine River, we had joined a group or German soldiers. It was an odd group of soldiers; too old to be in the war, wounded and unable to fight. They had nothing in mind than to get home as quickly as possible.

The vehicles they had were as odd as the soldiers themselves — the one I would ride in, for instance, had no motor and only an emergency brake. It had to be pulled by another truck. It also had no windshield and it was November and cold.

The bridge over the river was safe for awhile, they had told us, kept open to get the wounded and some civilians across. But just as we reached

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Senior Happenings the bridge-head, the fighting started again, driving everybody out of the trucks to seek shelter wherever possible. The bridge had been hit and we had to wait until some repairs were done. Finally the trucks rolled again, the bridge still under fire. We were lucky, we made it to the other side. The other side, however, proved to be just as much of a peril as the bridge itself.

Leading up a steep, treeless hill to the flat farmland above, the road was a perfect target.

About half way up, the chain pulling our truck broke and we rolled slowly backwards until stopped by a large rock. The hill in front of us was lit up by exploding grenades, an ambu-

lance standing in the middle of it all, trying to take out or help the wounded. It all seemed totally unreal, like a scene from a movie.

One of the soldiers in our truck looked at me and, using an expression he had borrowed from the French, said: “C’est La Guerre, C’est La Guerre”, as if it explained everything.

Where did I actually live then? Well, towards the end of the Second World War, my family and I lived in Colmar, Alsace (France). Both my parents were working at the theatre there, my father as a director of the orchestra, my mother as an actress. When it was thought that Colmar would be the site of the last and decisive battle between the Germans and the Allies, civilians were advised to leave. And so we decided to stay with my aunt in Siegolsheim, a village in the wine country not far away.

Ironically, the opposite happened: While Colmar stayed mostly unharmed, Siegolsheim became the field of a very fierce battle.

Luckily, most civil-

ians found shelter in a monastery up a mountain. But, while their lives were saved, they could actually watch — if they dared — the total devastation of their precious village.

I am happy to report, however, that after the war the village was rebuilt, including a large War Memorial to honour the many fallen soldiers on both sides.

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T ECHOES FROM THE PAST

Carroll won junior aggregate at Ag awards Nov. 21, 1963 • The Agassiz Agricultural and Horticultural Assoc. shifted its annual meeting from the Hall to the Kent Hotel due to cold weather.

President Lloyd Tranmer commented on the outstanding entertainment value and improvements to the expanding hobby show, particularly the lapidary section at the Fall Fair.

The Centennial Trophy for the highest aggregate points at the fair was presented by Reeve Fraser to Mrs.

Barry Peterson. She also won the trophy last year.

The Dr. M.F. Clarke trophy for the family with most points was Mrs. M. Sand and children Marlene, Leslie, Gregory and Debbie.

Don Hargrove presented the Chamber of Commerce trophy for junior aggregate points to Brenda Carroll. She also won a prize from the Canadian Legion, presented by George Carroll.

Anna ten Bos won the BC Hydro Junior Farmer trophy and the I.O.O.F. award for a

yearling calf.

• A dozen members of the first Harrison Brownie parents attended the annual meeting, and Mrs. Jack Sterling was re-elected president. Mrs. E. Power was elected secretary.

Other officers were Mrs. Donna Gibbard, treasurer, Mrs. A. Brieilsman and Mrs. M. Robinson for telephone committee, Mrs. Helkenberg would look after transportation, and Mrs. J. Green was historian.

• The Harrison Mills Bridge Club met at the

Last call at Layback Lounge The Layback Lounge has announced it will be closing its doors, but the Harrison nightclub is going out singing.

They'll have Harma White from Abbotsford on the stage this Friday,

and Buckman Coe on Saturday.

Next Friday, their last weekend, will feature Harrison Hot Springs' own Treblehook. Their final night, Nov. 30, will feature Daniel Wesley with Chris Sas.

home of Mr. and Mrs. Art Johnson on Nov. 22.

Three tables of bridge were enjoyed. Prize winners were, ladies first Mrs. G. Deasty, consolation Mrs. B. Brandle. Men’s first were Mr. D. Dickson, and consolation Mr. Fortier.

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NOTICE OF FILMING Please note that the FOX cable network series “Wayward Pines” will be returning for another visit to film on Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz on Tuesday, December 3rd.

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More detailed information about our filming will be coming shortly but, as this filming is during the holiday season, we wanted to give the merchants and residents of Pioneer Avenue and the surrounding area as much advanced notice as possible so as to allow everyone to adjust their holiday plans according. Any merchants or other holiday activities that may be impacted by our filming should feel free to contact our office.

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In order to accommodate our vehicles, crew, and equipment, we will need to utilize all of the street parking in the 7000 & 7100 blocks of Pioneer Avenue. We hope to keep a portion of the public lots within the block available to the public. In order to help accommodate customers of Pioneer Avenue businesses we’ve arranged additional parking in the area at the Agassiz Elementary Secondary School and the Royal Canadian Legion.

Parking in the area will still be very limited and we encourage visitors to Pioneer Avenue on the filming dates to arrive on foot if possible. It will also be necessary to move the bus stops on Pioneer Avenue and re-route transit traffic from Pioneer Avenue on to Cheam Avenue.

We will do our best to minimize our impact to the area, but a certain amount of disruption to your regular routine is unavoidable. We sincerely appreciate the ongoing support from the residents and businesses of Agassiz. You have made us feel welcome in your community and we will continue to endeavor to make out filming activities a positive experience for the area.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me through our Burnaby Production Office at 1-604-431-5502 or speak directly to my Assistant Location Manager, Haley Jenkins, who will be on site during prep and filming.

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Joey Ellis read the book she wrote, Sir Ratford the Rabbit, to a group of local children on Tuesday.

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Joey Ellis spent two years illustrating and writing her first children’s book. And on Tuesday this week, a handful of local children gathered around and listened as she read it out loud to them.

The kids at Variety Play Preschool giggled and asked questions, and listened to the story of

Sir Ratford the Rabbit — a story that opens dialogue about war and images children see in the media today. The story also underlines the need to try to find peace, both in the world and with your friends and family.

Ellis, a member of the Agassiz Lions group, said the inspiration for the book came from a stuffed rabbit given to her by a friend.

The rabbit, Sir Ratford, came along to help with the reading.

All of the characters in the book are named after people she knows in the community.

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FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22, 23 CHILLIWACK HERITAGE PARK

Chieftains back in the game The Agassiz Chieftains will make their home debut in high school single A basketball next week, hosting D.W. Poppy for an exhibition game on Nov. 26 at 7 p.m.

Then, regular league play will start on Dec. 3 for the Chieftains when they travel to Unity Christian, followed by Abbotsford Christian on Dec. 4.

“I think we have the potential to be good and upset some teams, but it all depends on how hard we work,” said coach Kyle Dickey, who returns to coaching senior boys after two years working with the younger teams.

“We have a good group of boys who have great enthusiasm for the game.”

Playing in the single A Fraser Valley East league, the Chieftains face some tough opponents like Highroad, Unity, Hope, and Abbotsford

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The Chieftains are confident that they’ll be a force to reckoned with on the court this basketball season.

Christian. The team has also arranged exhibition games with Garibaldi, DW Poppy and Sardis Secondary (B team).

“Our goal is to make the Fraser Valleys,” said Dickey. "I believe we will be competitive and have a chance to beat everyone.”

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and Brian Tran are the only Grade 12 players, and Dickey is confident that Agassiz can build a balanced team of 11, despite the inexperienced roster.

Players in Grade 11 are Carl Graham, Nick Allen, Eric Peterson, Jade Solomon, Sean Lau, and Todd Marklund-

Brown. Grade 10 players are Inaki Agguire, Ian Wilson, and Hayden Simon.

Highlights before the Christmas break will be the Kamloops tournament on Nov. 29 to 30, and the 40th annual Chieftain Classic, on Dec. 13 and 14.

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OBITUARIES

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OBITUARIES

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ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2014-2016 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis

Lucki Steve

CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387

Steve Lucki passed away peacefully on November 13, 2013 at Chilliwack at the age of 88 years. Steve is survived by his daughter Carolyn, sons Gary and Allan, brother Anton (Ruth) Lucki, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He is sadly predeceased by his wife Muriel. Private family arrangements.

Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnmtcheam.ca.

PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862

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MARINE .......................................903-920

Advertise across the Lower Mainland in the 18 best-read community newspapers and 2 dailies.

ON THE WEB:

Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555

bcclassified.com

INFORMATION

The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women.

Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca

HOME BASED Embroidery Business for less than $10,000. Get started in the promotional products industry. Work from home on your schedule. Call Nicolle at 1-866890-9488.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTING POSITION

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Individual capable of doing A/R, payroll & other office tasks as needed. Must have 1 year exp in accounting, able to work with little supervision, and able to be task oriented.

IN MEMORIAM

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

Class 1 PT Driver wanted. Able to drive from Rosedale to Burnaby 3 days a week. Ph. 604-794-3238 or email marius@onostulips.com

Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

DRIVING OPPORTUNITIES

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Distribution Warehouse in Langley requires individuals to drive light truck. Experience and knowledge of the lower mainland is a prerequisite.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

Fax resume to: 604-853-4179

Fax Resumes & Abstract to: Gregg Distributors (B.C.) Ltd. at 604.888.4688 or Email to: info@greggbc.ca or Visit: Employment Opportunities at www.greggdistributors.ca

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Martin, Ivan Jacob 1938 - 2013

Daniel Easy October 10, 1951 November 22, 2009

Love is a bond that knows no boundaries, marks no time, and has no lmits.

It lives in our hearts and goes on forever.

Ivan was born in Govan, Sask.

He moved to Agassiz with his family at the age of 7. Ivan lived in various places, spending the last ten years in Mission, BC. Ivan passed away on October 26, 2013 at the Regional Hospital, Abbotsford, BC at the age of 75, with his family by his side.

He is survived by his children Pauline (Darrell) Sawatzky of Agassiz, Kathy Marten, Ted (Sherry) Martin of Kamloops, BC, Ed (Chris) Martin of Tumbler Ridge, BC and his 6 grandchildren, a great granddaughter and 4 step grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Frieda Hanson, brothers Siegfried Martin and Arnie (Annette) Martin - all of Agassiz, BC., as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Jacob and Pauline Martin, brother Theodore, sister Tillie Sawatzky, brothers-in-law Aron Sawatzky and Norman Hanson, and sister-in-law Arlene Martin.

A tragic accident took the life of his 24 year old grandson, Richard Martin this past June 30.

A grave side service was held on Saturday November 9, at Valley View Cemetery, Agassiz.

LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD FIRE FIGHTERS

Are you physically fit and looking for challenging part-time employment?

Begin your career serving your community today.

We train every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm, at the Fire Hall located at 7652 Industrial Way. Anyone who wishes to come out and see if fire fighting is for them are welcome.

Applications are available online at www.agassizfire.com or may be picked up at the Fire Hall or Municipal Hall

•MINIMUM 18 YEARS OF AGE• •VALID BC DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED•

•MUST BE AVAILABLE ON CALL 24/HRS A DAY• 604-796-2614

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

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EDUCATION

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training.

Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

SIGN UP ONLINE! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager ONLINE! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success!

Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456

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HELP WANTED

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889

TIMESHARE

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IN MEMORIAM

Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today.

100% Money Back Guarantee.

FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

Gregg Distributors (B.C.) Ltd.

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COMPANY DRIVER & Owner/Op req’d for Gillson Trucking, full time.

42¢/mile. U.S. runs. LMO available Call: 604-853-2227

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HELP WANTED

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

WORK AND Live on a farm in Europe, Britain, Japan, Australia, or New Zealand! Dairy, Crop, Beef, Sheep & more available. AgriVenture invites applicants 18-30 for 4-12 month 2014 programs. www.agriventure.com 1-888-598-4415

Advertising Manager The Chilliwack Progress has an immediate opening for a full-time Advertising Manager, reporting to the Publisher.

The successful candidate will lead a professional sales team with a strong mandate to grow both print and online revenue. They will strive to build a team that will be one of the best in the industry.

This individual will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the advertising team, developing and managing new products and exceeding the department’s sales targets. The Advertising Manager will work closely with the Creative Services Manager to provide the best results for advertising clients. Developing relationships with community leaders and businesses is a must.

Candidates considered for the position will be innovative and energetic and work well under pressure in a fast paced environment. They will be both creative and entrepreneurial in nature with a proven sales record.

The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.

The Chilliwack Progress, first published in 1891, is currently a twice-weekly award winning community newspaper. We are a part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with newspapers in both Canada and the Untied States.

Please send a resume with cover letter to publisher@theprogress.com by 5:00 pm Sunday December 1, 2013, to: Carly Ferguson, Publisher by email: publisher@theprogress.com No phone calls please.

The Chilliwack

Progress HELP WANTED

DREAMING OF A New Career?

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Friday, November 22, 2013, Agassiz Harrison Observer 15 EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

GENERAL LABOURERS OIL & GAS INDUSTRY GUARANTEED Job Placement

• Labourers • Tradesmen • Class 1 Drivers

Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854 General Nursery Labourer Applicants should be able to start February/March of 2014. Position may include general nursery labour such as planting, weeding, pruning, loading orders and the like. Applicants should be physically fit, able to do repetitive work, and willing to work outside in all weather conditions.

General hours of work are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm.

(Some Saturdays & overtime will be required.) Job is seasonal full time from February to October in Rosedale, BC. Starting wage is set at minimum wage.

Please fax resumes to Qualitree Propagators Inc. 604-794-3378 or email to info@qualitree.com

HELP WANTED

Versatile person needed to fill position with a variety of responsibilities.

Successful candidate will be suitably skilled and experienced to manage a busy gas bar, perform kitchen duties in a restaurant and perform routine maintenance.

Experience and knowledge of nutrition, health and fitness is a bonus. Must have valid BC driver’s license and clean abstract. Salary to be determined.

Please apply by sending resume to: Boston Bar First Nation, Box 369, Boston Bar, BC V0K 1C0 or by e-mail to: bbarbandd@uniserv.com or fax to 604-867-9317

YARD PERSON, F/T Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, aggressive, self starter for full time yard position. Must have a valid driver’s license, have a minimum grade 12 education. If you are interested in this exciting and unique opportunity. Please Fax or email resume Attn. Mike Fax: 604-599-5250 email:mike@megacranes.com email:info@megacranes.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

CUSTOMER SERVICE / DRIVER We are looking for outgoing individuals to help take care of our amazing customers. You are responsible for daily pick up and delivery of uniforms, mats, towels and more. Customers are the focus of everything we do, so your face-to-face time with each of them every week is critical.

You have a good driving record, a strong work ethic, and a customer service attitude.

Enjoy Mon. - Fri. Day Shifts, Benefits, Good Pay, & A Family Culture w/ Many Opportunity For Advancement.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Fulltime permanent with benefits.

Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-8542845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ 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

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

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LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains.

Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

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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.

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

Canuck Roofing All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969

ELECTRICAL

Logistics Coordinator

HOMES FOR RENT

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Woodside Terrace Agassiz - $600/month plus utilities.

1 bedroom fully reno’d apartment with view of Mt. Cheam. Fridge, stove, laminate flooring, laundry in the bldg and 1 parking space.

6900 Inckman rd unit #23

Saturday, Nov. 23 9am - 3pm Rain or shine.

100’s of dvd & vhs, tv w/ vhs, tools & tons of other items, every thing must go - make an offer!

MISC. FOR SALE

Please call Kari at Strata’s Choice Property Mgmt Call 604-864-6400; Toll Free: 1-877-864-6424 or email kari@strataschoice.com View all available rentals at www.strataschoice.com

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

SAVE 90% off retail. Bid and win live auctions. Holiday shopping never made easier. Shop now and bill me later option available to all who qualify!!! www.bidcannon.com 1-855-705-8887

RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything..

But Dead Bodies!!

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

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TREE SERVICES

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 STEEL BUILDING - THE GREAT SUPER SALE! 20X20 $4,070.

25X26 $4,879. 30X32 $6,695.

32X40 $8,374. 35X38 $9,540.

40X50 $12,900. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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RV PADS

Rosedale. RV pads available. $400/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $70/mo available. call 604-794-7361

TRANSPORTATION

TRIDEM WATER TRUCK and 2007 10x30 QA shack. 2004 WS 4900 SA 120 barrel with only 115,000 kilometers. Pre-emissions.

Recent CV. Maintenance records available. 403-340-9328.

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AUTO FINANCING

VIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20mg.

Generic. 40 tabs + 10 FREE all for $99 including FREE SHIPPING. Discreet, Fast Shipping. 888-8360780 or metromeds.net Wolfermans’ Treat Your Friends and Family! Wolferman’s English Muffins! Perfect Holiday Assortment Variety of Sweet & Savory Muffins $29.95 - Use Code “Favorite” Free Shipping! 800-999-1910 Or www.Wolfermans.com/go/bb016

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

Needed with 2 yrs logistics exp. organizing trucks & drivers; getting permits, customs and border, finding freight, load tracking, dealing with customers and is able to work in a fast paced environment while multi tasking.

TRANSPORTATION

Available Rentals

Covered Yard Sale

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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Agassiz

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80.

1-855-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

RENTALS

GARAGE SALES

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

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• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

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Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000 Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PLUMBING

READ this...

Classified Ads get RESULTS! www.bcclassified.com

Learn more about us at www.unifirst.com To apply, please send resume and driver’s abstract to Sheri DeLeeuw by fax 604-888-8372 or email sheri_deleeuw@unifirst.com

HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians required for work in Fort McMurray. If you are interested in a balanced schedule, competitive wages and benefits please send your resume to: hr@gladiatorequipment.com or fax to 1-780-986-7051.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

ALTO CONN SAX $495.

604-859-5925 Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT!

PIANO. Mason & Risch Toronto Comes with bench. Low standing.

Good condition $600. 604-854-5929

• Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

Fax resume: 604-853-4179

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

REAL ESTATE

604-787-5915/604-291-7778

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www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

Advertising Sales Consultant

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MOVING & STORAGE

1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas.

(604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

The Chilliwack Progress, a twice-weekly, awardwinning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales consultant.

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

We are looking for a motivated self-starter that can thrive in a competitive sales environment.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients through superior customer service and strong sales skills. They will be expected to keep up with a high demand for developing new business, employing extensive prospecting and cold-calling techniques.

The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to regular deadlines will be important for success.

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.

Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package.

Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

The Chilliwack

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PETS

BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for loving homes. $975.

Langley area. 778-241-5504.

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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! 604-626-9647

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

CAIRN TERRIER Puppies. Home raised, Shots, dewormed. $450.

778-808-0570, 604-859-1724

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

RENTALS

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 Shorthaired Pointer Puppies, CKC, vet check, great family pets and hunting companions.

Avail. Dec 24. $650. 604-703-5744 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 P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILER Puppies. ready Dec. 1st. $1000/firm. (778)899-3326

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CARS - DOMESTIC

APARTMENT/CONDO

2008 PONTIAC VIBE White, meticulously maintained, air, auto, very clean. Higher kms (mostly highway), drives great. $4995/obo. 604-575-5347

AGASSIZbachelor ste, $500/m Available Dec 1. Refs, crim check, N/P, N/S. (604)799-3898

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AGASSIZ

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

T. Marlowe Manor 1755 - #9 Hwy

Spacious and bright 1 & 2 bdrms from $569/m

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069

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HOMES FOR RENT

HARRISON MILLS. 3 BD rancher, 2 bath. 5 appl. Fish, Golf, Ski all min away. $1100. Avail now. Gary, Stratatech, 604-793-5055

TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS 2000 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 door, auto, sedan. ST#468.

Only this week! $1,900.

2000 DODGE NEON 4 door, auto, sedan, Aircared, low kms. STK#467. $2,500.

1996 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr, sedan, fully loaded ST#478. $2,900.

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. 7 psger, runs good. ST#460.

Only this week! $2,900.

1996 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, auto, fully loaded, Aircared.

ST#462. $2,995.

2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 dr, auto, low kms. ST#459.

Only this week! $3,900.

2003 CHEVY IMPALA 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#376 $3,900.

2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg auto, a/c, fully loaded, long wheel base. ST#437. $4,900.

2003 FORD ESCAPE 4dr, 4X4 auto. ST#377. Only this week! $4,900.

2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. Only this week! $5,500.

2007 FORD FUSION 4 dr, auto, loaded. ST#250. $5,995.

2006 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#387.

Only this week! $6,500.

2008 CHEVY COBOLT 2 dr, 5 spd, black. ST#445. Only this week! $6,500.

2004 CHEV TRAILBLAZER 4X4, auto, 7pass. Aircared. ST #457.Only this week $6,900.

2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, runs good.

ST#364. $6,900.

2007 CHEV COBALT 4 dr, auto, low kms. ST#367. Only this week! $6,900.

2007 DODGE CALIBER 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. ST#383 $7,500.

2008 KIA SPECTRA 4 dr auto hatch back, fully loaded ST#352. $7,777.

2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, ST#371. Only this week! $8,900 2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, h/back, sunroof, auto. ST#366.

Only this week! $9,900.

2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, very low kms, 82K only. ST#393. Only this week! $10,500.

2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 pass, leather, runs good, ST#424. $10,900 2008 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, auto, sunroof, leather, full load ST#442. $10,900.

2008 JEEP COMPASS 4 door, auto, low km, only 83K kms, ST#447 this week $11,900.

2008 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, runs good. Only this week! $11,900.

2009 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, 5 passenger. ST#418.

Only this week! $11,900.

2010 FORD ESCAPE 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. ST#487.

Only this week! $11,900.

2007 GMC ACADIA 4 dr, 8 passenger, all wheel drive, runs good. ST#319. $14,900 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428.

Only this week! $15,900.

2009 JETTA TDi 4 dr, auto, leather, fully loaded. ST#402.

Only this week. $17,900.

2011 FORD ESCAPE, auto, 4 door, fully loaded. Ony 20K, ST#471. $18,900.

TRUCKS

Agassiz. 1783 #9 Highway, one bedroom apartment located in Agassiz. Comes with a fridge and stove. Recently painted and new carpet. Heat included. No dogs-one cat okay. $500.00/month. Please call Ross Fullbrook at Royal LePage to view at 604-792-0077.

prkg, coin ldry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to downtown.

Call 604-703-3405

ANSWERS

Please submit your resume with cover letter by 5:00 pm Sunday December 1, 2013, to: Carly Ferguson, Publisher by email: publisher@theprogress.com

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YELLOW LAB PUPS. 3 females.

Ready to go. Vet checked. $600.

604-852-6176 Abbotsford.

November 21, 2013

Black Press has over 170 community newspaper across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

PETS

TOY POODLE PUP 6 weeks old.

Male, white with black markings $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

Sudoku

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

2006 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, long box, runs good ST#309 $12,900.

2004 HUMMER H2, 4 dr, auto, 4 X 4, ST#384. Only this week, $13,900.

2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160K. ST#310. $13,900.

2006 FORD F350. Quad cab 4 X 4, auto, long box, diesel.

ST#13. $14,900.

2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K ST#17. $14,900.

2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only, 162K. ST#126. $15,900.

2009 FORD F150 Crew cab, fully loaded $17,900.

2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $18,900.

32055 Cedar Lane Abbotsford, BC DL#31038

604-855-0666 www.keytrackautosales.com

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Fitness / Act ivit y C en tre

N E W B O O T C AMP H O U R S Starting at 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Tu e s d a y a n d T h u r s d a y

YULE GET IN THE SPIRIT

Get in the Christmas Spirit! There is more to the season than shopping for gifts. This program sets aside some time for children to share their Christmas traditions and experiences with others their own age. Miss Marge will organize craft time, story time, and hot chocolate for the group.

Saturday, Dec., 7 • 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

6 - 8 years • $15

PRO D DAY HANGOUT - THE HANGOUT II Creative crafts, interactive games and more! Come hang out with us on your day off!

Pre-registration required, register before Nov 20!

Monday, Nov., 25 • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $25

CP HOLIDAY TRAIN COMES TO TOWN DECEMBER 15 AT 6:30 P.M.

Making a difference one stop at a time. More families than ever need your support. Help make a difference in the District of Kent by bringing a cash or food donation to this year’s Holiday train. Musical performances by: Melanie Doane & Matt Dusk

CHRISTMAS COOKIES

We are decorating Christmas Cookies in celebration of the upcoming holidays. Cookies, sprinkles, icing and a basket to take them home in! Join Miss Marge for a morning of Christmas music and stories. Share your Christmas traditions and spend the morning among other kids your age!

Saturday, Dec., 14 • 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

5 - 7 years • $14

TEMPORARY BUS STOPS Temporary BC Transit Bus Stop Locations to accommodate filming December 3rd To accommodate the temporary closure to vehicle traffic along Pioneer Avenue on December 3, the BC Transit Bus Stop locations in the downtown area will not be accessible to the public. Temporary locations have been established on Cheam Avenue just to the west of the Crosswalk (see map).

Please call 604-796-2235 with any questions.

DOWNTOWN PARKING DURING FILMING As downtown Agassiz is being transformed into Wayward Pines for filming on December 3rd, it is important to remember that parking along Pioneer Avenue will be limited.

For parking options, consider parking outside of the downtown area or at one of the District’s many public lots that will remain partially accessible during the filming process (from construction to actual filming)” THE ABOVE HATCHED LOTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR EXTENDED PARKING.

MUNICIPAL HALL HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE 2013 - 2014 Closed: Tuesday December 24th, 2013 to Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 Reopening: Thursday, January 2nd, 2014

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS: SEWER/WATER CALLS: 604-796-9145 PUBLIC WORKS CALLS: 604-796-9005

We would like to wish you a safe and Happy Holiday Season!

PROPERTY TAXES & UTILITY PAYMENTS Payment for 2013 Property Taxes and Utilities MUST be received NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 2nd, NO LATER THAN 4:30 p.m., otherwise any unpaid balances will be transferred to arrears taxes and be subject to daily interest.

Merry Christmas!

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING: November 25, 2013 – 7:00 p.m.

Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall

COUNCIL MEETINGS 2014 7:00 p.m. Mondays (except as shown) Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall

January 13 January 27 February 11 (Tuesday) February 24 March 10 March 24 April 14 April 28 May 12 May 26 June 9 June 23 July 21 August 18 September 8 October 14 (Tuesday) October 27 November 10 November 24 December 1 (Inaugural - to be confirmed) December 8

Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz BC V0M 1A0 • Tel 604.796.2235 • www.district.kent. bc.ca