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Some of the Agassiz Fire Department's newest members and their captains spent a little time caroling at the annual awards banquet at the Friendship House last Saturday night.

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Agassiz firefighters awarded for service

Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

A callout from the scanner that briefly interrupted the Agassiz Fire Department's Annual Banquet and Awards Night on Saturday night also underlined an important reason to celebrate the local heroes.

The callout came after many of the speakers had already thanked the spouses and families of local firefighters. They were thanked for their constant support and concern, and for putting up with cold dinners, missed dates, and changed plans. Everyone in the room could relate. Everyone has watched a friend or loved one run out the door, and prayed for their safe return.

So as the dispatcher called out over with the static — MVA, Agassiz, possible injuries,

please respond — the usual dinner clatter and festive chaos dulled down to almost complete quiet. There was nodding, and listening, and understanding.

And then, without hesitation, four of the fire fighters chosen to be on call that night rose to their feet and headed for the door, leaving all the festivities, friends and family behind.

Every speech to that point had included mention of such interruptions, these call outs that can happen at any moment.

"Well," mayor John Van Laerhoven said, pausing to address the callout while presenting the next award. "That really strikes home when a callout happens. That really shows, it can happen in the middle of dinner or the middle of a daily chore. Thank you to all of you."

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Ross McInroy earned an award for most volunteer hours.

Casey Klop was awarded the James T. Morrow award, for his efforts over the past year and for getting more young people involved in the fire department.

Mike Shaw received the Carl Tyfting Memorial, and Capt. Jason Zopf earned his 10 year service award.

Two firefighters earned Exemplary Fire Service Medals from the federal government.

First was Chris Wilson, who has been a firefighter for 20 years. He spent the first two years in Surrey, where his father was also a volunteer firefighter, before moving to Agassiz.

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There were approximately 382,200 small businesses operating in British Columbia in 2013, representing about 98 per cent of all businesses in BC. About 81 per cent of these small businesses were micro-businesses with fewer than five employees. No wonder the small business owners in Harrison and Agassiz are so exhausted! With 83.4 small businesses per 1,000 people, B.C. ranked first in the country in terms of small businesses per capita. Wow, we are a hard working lot!

In BC, in the last 5 years, the accommodation and food services industry was the largest provider of new small business jobs. Walking around Harrison you can’t help but notice the number of restaurant chairs far outnumber the amount of accommodation beds. It’s no surprise the eateries in our small Village struggle keeping their doors open 12 months of the year. Our ‘heads in beds’ occupancy rate for Harrison is around 60%, and that number heavily accounts for summer stays.

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Seven seniors flu clinics reinstated

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Fraser Health is reinstating seven flu vaccination clinics for seniors in various community centres, including in Agassiz, after its decision to halt them this year triggered a backlash.

More than 40 community centres that hosted seniors flu shot

clinics last year were told earlier this fall they would not be run again as people have increasingly gone to pharmacists and doctors’ offices instead in recent years.

Health Minister Terry Lake ordered a review after the NDP made it an issue in the Legislature last week.

Fraser Health spokesperson Tasleem Juma

said public health nurses will run clinics after they were requested by the nine community centres. There will be three in Burnaby (Bonsor, Edmonds and Cameron), and others in South Surrey at Centennial Park, at Guildford in Surrey, at the Friendship Centre in Agassiz and a seniors centre in Mission. Times and other details are to

be posted at http://www. immunizebc.ca/clinics/ flu once they’re confirmed.

Some other community centres also organized on-site shots by pharmacists, but that option may have been seen by others as “playing favourites” with a particular business, Juma said.

She said the main

concern was that pharmacies and other locations weren’t as accessible for seniors as the community centres they routinely visit.

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This year's flu shot may prove less effective than usual because the dominant virus now circulating has mutated significantly in the months since the vaccine was devised.

The H3N2 strain – one of three targeted in this year's flu vaccine – is thought to have changed its genetic makeup enough to possibly thwart the antibodies that the vaccine activates.

Dr. Danuta Skowronski, an epidemiologist with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, is still recommending the vaccine, particularly for the elderly, the chronically ill and those with compromised immune systems.

"It's not a perfect match," she said. "But for the high risk, even an imperfectly matched vaccine is going to give cross protection.

And for some people it could be life-saving."

She said the H3N2 strain tends to be particularly nasty to the

elderly and may bring a deadlier flu season than usual.

"We may see more hospitalizations or deaths this year," Skowronski said.

She said it's particularly concerning that the flu has struck B.C. surprisingly early this season, causing outbreaks in eight seniors' care homes.

The vaccine was formulated last February because it takes six to eight months to produce in large quantities and the H3N2 virus is thought to have since mutated while circulating in the southern hemisphere.

Skowronski said it's still not too late to get the shot and some protection when flu activity peaks in the weeks ahead, including any later surge of cases of influenza B, which tends to peak in March or April.

The vaccine also targets the influenza B and H1N1 viruses, but they're considered less likely to cause illness this flu season.

Even in years when the

vaccine is a better fit – last year's was about 70 per cent effective against the then-dominant H1N1 strain – Skowronksi says everyone should wash their hands frequently and avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth.

People who get the flu shot often mistakenly think any illness they contract can't be flu and sometimes fail to get appropriate treatment.

"It doesn't make you invincible," Skowronski said.

Anti-viral medication can stop or fight an influenza infection but must be given quickly, ideally within 12 hours of the start of symptoms.

An estimated 3,500 Canadians die each year from flu complications – mainly seniors and others with underlying conditions.

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Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

The decision on how to spend money earned by the filming of Wayward Pines has been deferred to the new council.

The District of Kent earned $309,500 in revenue from the months-long production of the new Fox series. Council resolved earlier this year to spend the money on a legacy project that would have a lasting impact on the community. One of the ideas staff put forward was to purchase a mobile stage unit, complete with generator, lights and

sound equipment, to enhance current community events and potentially add more cultural events to the area.

When several people in the community voiced their displeasure with that decision, council voted to go back to the drawing board and ask the community for input.

Mayor John Van Laerhoven said while that brought out many ideas, many of the suggestions are things that can be put on a budget item line in the future.

Projects like fixing the bathrooms

at the baseball diamonds can be budgeted in, now that council is aware there is a desire to fix them up.

Van Laerhoven said the issue has been deferred to the next council, which will be sworn in on Dec. 1. The new council will include two new councillors, Susan Spaeti and Sylvia Pranger.

Current councillors Lorne Fisher and Holger Schwichtenberg will not be returning. Fisher was not re-elected, and Schwichtenberg chose not to run this term. news@ahobserver.com

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"The first thing I wanted to do when I turned 18 was to become a firefighter," he said. And while life can get busy with family and regular work commitments, he urged all those in the room to keep going to practices and to stay as involved as time allows.

"You're always going to have ebbs and flows in your life," he said. "Stick it out."

Deputy Chief Gerald Basten also received an Exemplary Fire Service Medal, for his 30 years of service. He noted the many times his family has had dinner in the oven, and he's had to dash out to serve the community.

And he wouldn't have it any other way.

He recalled the Seabird fire in 1992, in which a two story house was fully engulfed

in flames and a person was trapped in the basement. "To this day I can remember the look on the paramedic's face when we exited the house with a steaming patient," he said. "It's still the proudest day of my career."

In addition to the firefighter awards, three spouses were recognized by the BC Office of the Fire Commissioner with Dogwood Pins. The pins signify 15 years or more of spousal support for a firefighter who has served the community for 25 years or more. The women receiving the award were Lorna Prior, Carol Van Tol and Trina Basten.

Finally, Chief Wayne Dyer noted that "family should come first, but we put our hearts and souls into this job." news@ahobserver.com

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Fraser Health gets new president Jeff Nagel

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A longtime B.C. health administrator is taking charge of the Fraser Health Authority and its $3.1-billion budget.

Michael Marchbank will be the health region’s new president and CEO effective Jan. 2.

He replaces former president Dr. Nigel Murray, who resigned in June to return to New Zealand as the province was set to unveil reforms at Fraser. Dr. David Ostrow had been acting as interim CEO since then.

Submitted Marchbank – who will be paid Michael Marchbank is the new president of $345,000 a year at Fraser, signifithe Fraser Health Authority. cantly less than Murray’s total remuneration of $444,000 – is cur-

rently president and CEO of the Health Employers’ Association of B.C., which coordinates labour negotiations for the health regions.

He has also served as the government’s point man on other issues, most notably over the past year when he was picked to replace school trustees overseeing the B.C. Public School Employers Association in contract bargaining with the B.C. Teachers Federation. At that time, the education minister said the appointment was to let the BCTF bargain directly with the government.

Marchbank’s previous positions include chief operating officer of the Provincial Health Services Authority and president and CEO of the

Fraser Valley Health Region in the 1990s before the current health authorities were created.

He arrives as Fraser tries to implement recommendations of a government-ordered strategic review, which targeted new ways to cut unnecessary use of hospital emergency rooms in favour of improved primary and community care.

A key challenge will be keeping the health region’s spending within government-approved increases in the face of a growing and aging population.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Benefits of shopping local this holiday season Many Canadians heading down to the U.S. to take advantage of Black Friday sales probably think it’s no big deal to shop outside the country. After all, many of the stores at local malls are U.S.-based chain stores anyways — really, what difference does it make to head south?

Well, the truth is, taking your hard-earned dollars out of the country does hurt Canada and here’s why: jobs and taxes.

Dollars that stay in Canada keep Canadians employed. It’s that simple. If you spend in Washington, you are keeping Americans employed.

But your fellow citizens here in the Fraser Valley need jobs, too, and Canadian retailers are employing your kids, your neighbours’ kids, and moms, dads and grandparents of kids who live here. These jobs enable your neighbours to pay taxes, which keeps our social welfare safety net, including public health care, intact.

If that doesn’t convince you to shop local, here are a few more reasons: • Shopping diversity: Small business owners offer unique products that you can’t get anywhere else and our marketplace would be poorer without them.

By shopping at small local stores, you will enrich the marketplace and ensure there are more interesting places to buy goods in your neighbourhood.

• Price check: There are some products available in the U.S. that are cheaper but many others, such as electronics, for example, are basically the same price in the Lower Mainland as they are in, say, Bellingham, especially once you figure in the dollar difference.

Other issues to consider are the environmental benefits of driving less and keeping your carbon footprint small. Not only will you be putting your dollars to work in a way that provides economic spin-offs for your community, you won’t have to sit in a border lineup.

Now that sounds like a good deal.

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Liquor changes could push up prices B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – When the B.C. government announced its latest changes to liquor distribution, the reaction was not what I expected.

Private store representatives complained bitterly that the government is allowing further expansion of fridges and “cold rooms” in selected government liquor stores, and longer operating hours that include more Sunday openings. Those hours, along with non-union staff, are the private stores’ big advantages as things stand in B.C.’s hybrid liquor retailing system.

The B.C. Government Employees’ Union didn’t seem at all perturbed that state-run stores’

key advantage was also going to be gone effective April 1. That would be preferential wholesale pricing, in which the government’s monopoly wholesaler sells to them at cost and to private stores at higher rates.

How much higher? Liquor Distribution Branch officials were carefully vague on that, and it varies depending on which of the 22 wholesale categories you look at.

They released a graph that suggests the average wholesale cost to government stores might be going up 10 to 15 per cent to create a “level playing field” with private stores.

That wholesale price difference is the main reason private stores have generally higher retail prices. And the majority of the province’s revenue of nearly $1 billion a year comes from this monopoly wholesale business, where the hidden tax is coyly termed a “mark-up.”

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When the new, simplified system comes in next spring, a bottle of hard liquor will have a “markup” of 124 per cent. That’s right, LDB more than doubles the price with its wholesale liquor tax.

And if it’s premium booze, anything valued at more than $21 a litre will get an extra luxury tax on top of that.

Coolers and ciders will see a 73 per cent mark-up. Wines are taxed at 89 per cent, with extra luxury tax on premium wines.

Beer gets a per-litre tax with ascending rates for small, medium and large breweries. Then of course there is federal and provincial sales tax applied to all of it. Cheers!

Premier Christy Clark acknowledged that the first guiding principle of this overhaul is to keep that government revenue coming.

The new BCGEU president, Stephanie Smith, doesn’t sound

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She insists she’s gung-ho to compete head to head with those private interlopers and get back some lost market share, particularly on the high-volume cold beer sales.

The union has another ace in the hole.

Its current contract stipulates that LDB can’t close stores. In some small towns there are government stores that lose money, particularly since they’ve had more private competition.

But at least for the duration of this BCGEU contract, the government retail arm will continue to operate in some places as a perverse social program, subsidizing retail clerk jobs that pay nearly twice what private retail pays.

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store staff have to take the same training, and liquor inspector sting operations have increased vigilance on ID checks in all stores.

With higher wholesale prices applied to government stores, this kind of artificial support will cost more. The only way LDB could maintain it without subsidizing it from the wholesale windfall would be to raise retail prices.

The LDB says this new simplified system is “not intended to impact consumer pricing.” Note the careful choice of words.

Oh, one last thing. There is another new tax in the works. It will be applied to higher-alcohol beverages, in an effort to reduce adverse health effects.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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History of east sector lands explained During the election campaign it seems some confusion has arisen about the status of the lands in the east sector of Harrison Hot Springs.

Citizens should be aware that in the past few years much progress has been made on the idea of turning the east sector into a recognized park.

Two of the three parcels of land in the east sector are public; about 80 acres belong to the municipality

and about 240 acres are crown provincial.

These two parcels are

them into a Fraser Valley Regional District park.

The bringing together of

“The bringing together of three levels of government to accomplish this has been no easy feat.”

Lillian Martin currently the subject of an ongoing process that will, hopefully, make

three levels of government to accomplish this has been no easy feat.

Climate change exits, now deal with it In his Nov. 20 column ("Hot gases erupt from the legislature"), Tom Fletcher writes that “all left-thinking people insist” that the climate change debate is over, implying that climate change is an issue of values.

He refers to climate change “deniers” and “believers,” as if climate change is something one can choose to believe in, and he accuses NDP MLAs in the B.C. legislature of demonstrating their “nasty religious zeal” for the issue.

Of course the climate change issue is one of values, but only in so far as cancer treatments are an issue of values. We don’t debate whether or not

we “believe in” cancer; however, if diagnosed with cancer, a person may choose their treatment, according to his or her values and beliefs.

Climate change is scientifically proven: a

“We don’t debate whether or not we “believe in” cancer” Vivian Bertrand survey of 12,000 peerreviewed (academic) articles on climate change published between 1991 and 2011 found that 97% agreed that humaninduced climate change is happening.

Fletcher suggests that global average surface temperature trends over the past 18 years disprove climate change. He fails to mention that 2014 is set to be the warmest year on record and that the 30 years from 1983-2013 were the warmest in the past 1,400 years.

It is time to stop talking about whether climate change exists and time to start admitting that according to our values and beliefs, we differ on how we should respond to the problem.

Perhaps Fletcher’s “religious zeal” for the natural gas industry prohibits him from “believing” in climate change.

Vivian Bertrand

Thankful for flu shot advice I just wanted to give a shout out to the nurses who gave flu shots in Harrison Hot Springs this month (Nov 5.)

I’ve been getting the flu shot for 20 years, and this year the nurse asked if I’d had any problems as a result of previous flu shots. I said, not really, just a very achy arm for 3-4 days afterwards. (Maybe I don’t relax enough)

She said “OK, I’ll walk you thru it, place your hand in your lap, drop your shoulder, and into your body, and relax,” she gave me the shot, which I hardly felt, and I haven’t had a single ache as a result..... She was so kind, and yes, I am drinking that 2 1/2 litres of water each day. Thank you!

Annie Wolfe

Home delivery still needed Canada Post is right on track.

After they began implementing the cancelling of home delivery in some of the Calgary suburbs, Canada Post has the temerity to start advertising in TV ads extolling their efficient parcel post and the service offered to Canadians.

These changes are said to be in order to save money by reducing operating costs even though Canada Post showed a second quarter profit of $42 million in 2014.

This is a thinly disguised reason to sell postal franchises to their friends

in the private sector.

These changes are nothing less than union busting by creating fear in the minds of all government employees that they could be next.

As a veteran with mobility problems I am told that unless I have a letter from my doctor I will have to hobble to wherever my new mailbox is located to get my mail! Many thanks to the government for giving Canada Post carte blanche to implement these changes that will disrupt the lives of all Canadians.

Chuck Clarkson

Both the Green Legacy Society and, after them, the Friends of Harrison Forest, worked long and hard to bring it about.

But it was only after the election of the current mayor and council that real progress was made. The Fraser Valley Regional District was unwilling to move forward with the idea until the Village of Harrison Hot Springs was on board. Since the last municipal election the village has been cooperating with the FVRD and the process, long and cumbersome as it may be, has been moving forward. Friends of Harrison Forest are very thankful to mayor Leo Facio and the council

for their support on this initiative.

The third parcel of land, about 75 acres, is privately owned by a developer. There was some discussion between the owner and the Nature Conservancy of Canada regarding purchase of this parcel for conservation purposes but the price was high and foundation donors to kick start a fund raising drive could not be found in the area.

Until the price comes down or a wealthy donor comes forward, there is very little anyone can do about getting this third parcel of land protected for posterity.

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2. How many years’ experience do you have as a home inspector? (Make sure they’re talking specifically about home inspection and not just how much experience they have in a single trade.

3. How many inspections have you personally completed?

4. What qualifications and training do you have? Are you a member of a professional organization? What’s your background – construction, engineering, plumbing, etc?

5. Can I see some references?

(Make sure you also check the references.)

6. What kind of report do you provide? Do you take pictures of the house and add them to your report?

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use during your inspection?

8. Can you give me an idea of what kind of repairs the house may need? (Be wary if they offer to fix the issues themselves or can recommend someone else to complete the job cheap.)

9. When do you do the inspection? (Let’s hope they don’t have a day job, and can only do them at night when it’s too dark to see the roof. It’s best to stay away from part-time inspectors.)

10. How long do your inspections usually take?

Barbara Ten Bos is a mortgage professional with Dominion Lending Centres. She is providing a monthly column about mortgage options, for publication in The Observer.

Email her at btenbos@dominionlending.ca or call 604-8195845.

Seniors Advocate creating council of seniors The Office of the Seniors Advocate is setting up a council of advisers, and is seeking applicants.

The council will be made up of seniors from around the province who bring experience and perspective from diverse backgrounds, ages, geographical areas

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and cultures. The council will bring forward issues and concerns from their communities and from their own experience. They will also review projects, reports, communication materials and recommendations developed by the Office of the Seniors Advocate.

They are seeking representation from seniors all along the health care continuum -- from completely independent and active seniors to those requiring

care, including the voices of seniors who speak for themselves through a proxy (family caregiver, spouse or child).

The council will meet four times per year, by phone or in person.

Advisers are expected to be able to travel to the lower mainland, read material in English, and use a computer, alone or with assistance.

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COSCO is an umbrella organization made up of seniors’ organizations and individual members who represent seniors from every area in B.C. Seniors who would like to serve on the council of advisers must submit their application form by December 18, 2014. The council will be announced in February

2015. Advisers’ terms will initially be one to three years, with three year terms for future appointments.

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'The greatest lesson we have learned is patience' Partnership between Malian women and Canadians stays strong Anne Ehret SPECIAL TO THE OBSERVER

Teryia, a partnership between women in Agassiz-Harrison and Mali, in West Africa, has sent funds to Mali for a fourth grinder.

Since 2011, Fraser Valley women, together with Malian women who also fundraise themselves, have raised enough funds to purchase three other grinders throughout the commune of Sanankoro Djitoumou.

These grinders help process Shea nuts from the Shea nut tree, an abundant natural resource growing near the commune’s villages. This provides a means for Malian women to improve the quality of life in their communities through the sale of the butter, which is used for cooking, cosmetic, and medicinal purposes. The grinders are an important step in the process of making it easier to produce a higher quality of butter.

The women gather the nuts then sort, dry, roast, and grind them. The final process is to stir the ground nuts with water by hand to make a butter with a creamy consistency as pictured in the photo. Access to local grinders eliminates both the need to walk for many miles to pay for the use of a commercial grinder and the labourintensive task of hand-grinding.

Sekou Samake, Teryia’s official contact and translator in Bamako (the capital city), informs us of their progress. Fatou, the original founder of Teryia, now works in West Africa for a UBC affiliate. Both Sekou and Fatou reported in early November that the three grinders are working fine, and that the women are extremely happy with them and look forward to the much-needed fourth grinder.

There have been challenges and this project is definitely a learning experience for all both in Agassiz/Harrison and in Mali. For example, being a patriarchal society, there was an initial struggle in Mali between the women and some of the men who believed they should be in control of managing the grinders. But through community gatherings which included everyone, it was decided, that the women would be the managers.

Above all, the greatest lesson we have learned is patience. Teryia is fortunate to have solid connections with Fatou and Sekou who are our primary means of communication with the women of the commune. But we have learned that communication takes much longer than we are accustomed to in our constantly connected culture. We are grateful for Sekou and his ongoing commitment to this project. He lives and works in Bamako and with the commune being a day's travel, it is not always easy or safe to negotiate the road due to weather conditions.

The commune will soon hold a Bilan, which is a process for assessing the results, benefits and any challenges with the grinders.

Despite the unrest caused by the fighting in Northern Mali and the very real fear of Ebola, the Malian women remain strong and dedicated to improving their Shea Butter production. And although there have been many challenges, we

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Saturday, December 6th 1:30pm - 3:30 pm For more information, or to book your table, call ~ 604-796-3545 Email~agassizharrisonmusem@shawbiz.ca

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are awed by the fact that our two worlds have connected. Teryia is a means for us to learn about life in Mali and for them to learn about Canada. It has also been a way to get to know each other better here in our own communities.

When we gather to fundraise for this project or plan the next awareness-raising event, we make this ‘giving for a reason’ project a learning and social time together. Being involved since Teryia’s beginning, I am constantly reminded of my father’s words: "just think of all the hundreds of other worlds out there and the different ways that people live. You may never see them but if you learn about them and understand how they live, your world will be richer and you'll be a better person."

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From those top 25, a panel of judges met to assess the nominations against the criteria of appearance, sentimental value, historical significance and originality.

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ering places, spanning a century and reflecting enduring stories of B.C.’s history and peoples. A number of century-old provincial courthouses were nominated, but the judges felt Fernie to be the best both for its dramatic site and its remoteness from the province’s centre of power. Seabird Island School was called ex-

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The Langham centre in Kaslo is the only nominated site recalling the Japanese-Canadian internment during the Second World War. The panel of judges, made up of noted BC historian & heritage expert Michael Kluckner,

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Dickens’ A Christmas Carol continues to astound and delight audiences and actors alike. Playing Dec. 10 through Dec. 21st at UFV Theatre, this new production offers all the warmhearted joy and memorable Dickensian characters known around the world.

“It’s a story of redemption more than anything,” says Gabriel Kirkley, who plays the infamous Ebeneezer Scrooge, “Scrooge is a man who feels he has wasted his life. To me, it’s the unbearable, overwhelming guilt of missed chances that has made him so cruel, twisted and, frankly, such a humbug.”

As the approaching Christmas fouls his

mood, Scrooge berates his poor clerk Bob Cratchit (Blake Kimber) and shuts out his only living relative, his nephew Fred (Reilly Ellis).

However, when he is visited in the night by his old partner Jacob Marley (Peter Shaver) and the three ghosts of Christmas Past (Karlianna DeWolff ), Present (John Jenkins) and Yet to Come (Katherine Skittrell), he realizes that he is literally in a fight, not just for his future, but for his life.

Originally adapted by the Royal Shakespeare Company, this production brings in a number of new elements and a few surprises.

Accompanying Scrooge on his journey are a chorus of three ghosts (Eli Funk, Aaron Froc

An important part of the process is to seek clarification and input from residents to identify issues and provide ideas to help improve our community’s road network. A presentation will be given by the project team, and a series of display boards will be prepared to provide information.

The public open house event will take place on Thursday, December 11th, 2014 from 4pm to 7pm at the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre (formally the Fitness / Activity Centre at 6660 Pioneer Avenue). We would like to hear your opinions on our community’s road and transportation network. This is your opportunity to: • review existing conditions • discuss current and future needs • provide ideas on improvements • discuss key priorities If you cannot attend the open house, please complete the online questionnaire at www.district.kent.bc.ca beginning November 27th, 2014.

For further information, call Mick Thiessen, Director of Engineering Services at 604-796-2235.

feel at moments like the entire world has gone off kilter. But, says Kirkley, that is partly the point.

“What makes this show so relatable is that we all understand what Scrooge is going through.

Young or old, we’ve all felt our world turned upside down and wanted to change the past. But the lesson is that only the present is ours and we can do with it what we will.”

Information on specific performance dates and ticket prices can be found on the UFV Theatre website at ufv.ca/ theatre or by calling 604795-2814. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone or in person at the performance theatre at 45635 Yale Road, Chilliwack.

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and Dayna Thomas) who capture Dickens’ ironic point of view and provide a bit of comic relief along the way.

“Think about it from Scrooge’s perspective: it’s the worst day of the year and you’ve just settled in for bed. Then, there’s these blasted ghosts in your bedroom and suddenly you’re flying off through the air to anywhere and everywhere,” says Kirkley. “The designers and everyone involved have done a remarkable job capturing the spirit and essence of the story.”

Staged by director Paul Gelineau, the production takes on a Tim Burtonesque feel. With a topsyturvy set and lighting design co-created by students Calvin Baker and Nicole Janisch, it can

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East Coast musicians Keith Mullins (left) Angelo Spinazzola were in the area to perform at Harrison Memorial Hall last weekend. They also took the time to hold a songwriting class with some AESS music students on Friday.

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Eagles exposed “Nature Exposed�, the popular photography show and sale sponsored by Tourism Harrison and the Harrison Resort returns again this weekend.

Local photographers Aaron Goodis, Fred and Delphine Gornall, Vickie Legere, Francine Roulston and Jenny Wolpertwill be presenting their work in the Coronet Room of the Harrison Resort and Spa. The show will run Friday, Nov. 28 to Sunday, Nov. 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Harrison celebrates the annual Bald Eagle Weekend on Nov. 29 and 30, and in conjunction with that, the theme of the photo show is nature, including bald eagles.

"Again the theme of our show will be nature with an emphasis on wildlife and bald eagles in particular, but as our exhibitors are from the Upper Fraser Valley there will be a number of local scenes and other local subjects offered,

said photographer Fred Gornall. "There will be a selection of framed, ready-to-hang pictures as well as matted, frameready prints."

He said there will also be a selection of greeting cards available. ‘Nature Exposed’ also features a series of free workshops presented by the photographers. On Saturday, Nov. 29 at 1 p.m., Vickie Legere presents ‘Impressions of Nature.  Aaron Goodis appears with ‘The Promised Land – A Fly Fisher’s Paradise’ at 3 p.m.

Sunday’s workshops begin at 1 p.m. with ‘Light & Life’ featuring the work of Francine Roulston. At 3 p.m., Jenny Wolpert shows ‘Southern Light’ and ‘Prairie Skies’, two short programs on photography as travel diary. The show and workshops are free and open to everyone.

For more information visit www.tourismharrison.com.

SPCA Pet Photos with Santa Saturday Nov. 29 10am-4pm A popular tradition for pet owners!

Photos are by donation (minimum $10 please) with all proceeds to our local SPCA. This is a fantastic fundraising event for the SPCA and, let’s face it, Fido is usually the most photogenic in the family anyway. Please ensure all pets arrive attached to their owners. Thank you!

Photo by Jenny Wolpert.

A photography show in Harrison this weekend highlights the beauty of our local flora and fauna.

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Agassiz's Annual Community Christmas Carol Festival will take place on Dec. 11.

The event brings together many local church and school choirs, as well as the mass choir. The musical selection is as varied as the choirs involved, and the audience is invited to sing along.

The Christmas Carol Festival is open to the entire community, and is free to attend, although donations are accepted.

It is also a chance to donate to the food bank, and non-perishable items and cash donations will be accepted at the concert.

It begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11.

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Hooked on Books: Agassiz Library Book Club

takes place on the third Thursday of every mont at 6:30pm at the Agassiz Library. Love h, starting want to talk about what you’re readi to read and ng? You don’t have to be a member, just drop in when you can.

Pick up the book at the library any time before the meeting and get ready to share your opinions!

Stitch “n” Rip - Every Tuesday from 9 am - 1 pm.

Come to the Harrison Mills Hall with any sewing, stitching, knitting projects, etc. unfinished FMI call Kim 604-796-2336.

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tian Women’s Club Brunch - Free nursery by reservation as well. For info & reservations call Raye 604-869-5420 Agassiz Harrison Community Drivers Program

- A community based volunteer driver program providing rides to all local, Fraser Valley & Lower Mainland medical appointments & other personal services. Always looking for more drive rs. Call 604798-6228, email agharcommdrivers@o utlook.com or visit 7046 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz.

Olive Branch Dinners - Come join home cooked meal. Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm. us for a free Agas 7571 Morro siz Monday Painters est.1961 - Meets w Rd, ACS gym. No expectations, enjoy every companionship. Families & all ages welco community Mon. from 11 am - 3 pm at Agassiz United Church. FMI me. call Linda 604-794-5554 The Harrison-Kent Community Sing every Monday at 7:00 pm at the Mem ers - Meet Harrison Community Social Club Drop-in every orial Hall. FMI call Carol at 604-796-2749.

Thurs. at Harrison Hot Springs Memorial Hall, 9:30 am: T.O.P.S. - Meets Thursdays at 9:30 am, or cards, darts, games & coffee. Conta ct Jacquie 6045:45 pm., at the Agassiz Christian Church.

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Monday - Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm, Sit Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. Feel free and Be Fit 10:30 to Cheam Avenue or call 604-796-9932 come by 6919 am Mon. & Fri., Drop-in Floor Curling 7 pm Thurs.

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Non-members or email us at kentharrisonartscouncil@shaw.ca welcome. Call 604-796-2332 The

Wednesday Walkers - Easy Wednesday. FMI call Eleanor 604-795-00hiking every 76 Knitting/Crochet Sisters Group worthy causes. Contact Alice 604-796-30Projects for 60 or email agisborne@shaw.ca Agassiz Al-Anon. - Is someone’s drink you? FMI call Shirley 604-796-9865 or ing affecting Anne 604-7933103

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- Drop-in tennis at 8 am daily at the Sprin g Park tennis complex. All are welcome. Good fun and exercise is guaranteed at no cost. FMI contact John Allen 7969117

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Memorial Service Time and Place Correction The planned celebration of life for Hermann Stolting will NOT take place as planned on December 3 from 2 - 4 at Henderson’s Funeral Home in Chilliwack BC. Instead, Hermann’s friends are invited to a memorial gathering at the home of Stephanie and Jan Lambeck, 23082 - 88th Avenue, Fort Langley, BC, on Saturday, January 17, between 3:00 and 5:00 pm. Refreshments will be provided.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CARDS OF THANKS

A VERY SPECIAL thank you to our children Cheryl, Brenda and Michael as well as Clayton, Aaron and Angie who along with our grandchildren Brenton, Meagan, Larisa and Brandon....we also thank Dori & Trish. They all helped us celebrate our 50th Anniversary starting with the family dinner on Nov 7th and then an open house on Nov 9th at the Friendship House .... the decorations, the detail and thought that went into this event will never be forgotten...not a single item was left out!! We also thank our many friends for the cards, flowers and gifts. We are so proud of our family and thank them again for what they have done for us ...

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Deborah Ann Doran September 15, 1972 - November 13, 2014

Survived by her loving son Corey Doran, her loving fiancee Bob Taylor, parents David & Marilyn Doran, siblings Randy, Rob, Rhonda, Barb, Jennifer, Sharon, Brenda, David and Kevin, her Aunt Kathy and Uncle Bruce of Meaford, Ontario. Deb was born in Meaford, Ontario on september 15, 1972, then moved to Cultus Lake, BC with her parents and older siblings Randy, Rob and Rhonda in November of 1975. From there they moved to Agassiz, BC in the summer of 1978, where the family welcomed the first of the youngest of the gaggle of siblings.

Deb had many adventures in her life, one which led her back to Meaford in 1992, where she met Scott, Corey’s father. Another of Deb’s adventures led her to Manhattan New York for New Years Eve in 1992/1993.

Deb retured to Agassiz/Chilliwack for a brief time after her beloved son Corey was born. Soon Deb was off on a new adventure, which brought her and Corey to Winnipeg where Deb met the love of her life, Bob. Through talking with Bob, I discovered that Deb had returned to school to further her education, and became a volunteer worker with special needs children. Deb had a big heart, she always gave right to her last moments.

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

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

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

Rainbows End Tree Farm is hiring for seasonal farm General Labourer for the spring season beginning February 20 , 2015. Duties include but not limited to: planting, maintaining, weeding,digging, lifting and packing trees. Position requires heavy lifting, repetitive tasks and working outside in all types of weather. No prior education req’d but experience in horticulture or similar industry is preferred. Wages: $11/hr. Please email, fax or mail resumes to: 4674 Lougheed Hwy, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A3 Fax: 604 520 0594 email: gill890@hotmail.com *pls no phone calls or walk-ins regarding job and/or application we will contact applicants to arrange interviews.

138 Neels Nurseries Ltd. Looking for full time seasonal employees to work in nursery.

Must be capable of lifting & moving heavy plants. Lifting and bending required in varying weather. 40hrs/wk.

Start Date: February 15, 2015.

Wage: $10.33/hr Resume’s by email to: aneelsnursery@gmail.com Resumes by mail to: 5691 Lougheed Hwy., Agassiz V0M 1A1

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LABOURERS

ANSAN TRAFFIC GROUP is seeking CERTIFIED TCP’S AND LANE CLOSURE TECH’S to start immediately. We are a 1611 union company. Must have a valid BCCSA Certificate, drivers license with a reliable vehicle and steel toed boots. Email resume to: ansan.dispatch@gmail .com

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 139

MEDICAL/DENTAL KWAKIUTL BAND COUNCIL seeking full-time

Community Health Nurse in Port Hardy. Email: health-director@kwakiutl.bc.ca for job description or to apply by Dec. 14th, or fax (250) 949-6066.

156

SALES

DIRECT B2B Sales Agents needed throughout BC selling to retail businesses only. Requires presenting and securing contracts. Management positions available if you wish to take over a territory. Nothing to buy, we pay you. Forward your resume and cover letter to dadams1202@gmail.com

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PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

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.

1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $45hr + gas.

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

Are You $10K Or More In Debt?

DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load.

Call now and see if you qualify.

1-800-351-1783

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

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.

GPRC, FAIRVIEW CAMPUS requires a Heavy Equipment Instructor to teach in our Heavy Equipment Program! Please contact Gavin Winter at 780-835-6695 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers for more information.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

Call Tanya to book your ad Today!

604 796 4300 classified@ahobserver.com Booking deadline for classifieds: Every wednesday by 12pm.

Advertise your event with us: CRAFT FAIRS, BAKE SALES, GIFT IDEAS, CHARITY FUNDRAISERS

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SECURITY/ ALARM SYSTEMS

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

713

HOMES WANTED

1998 HONDA CIVIC 2 door, auto, Aircared.

STK#652. $2,495.

2003 HONDA CIVIC 4dr, auto, full load. STK#615 $2,900.

2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546. $3,900.

2002 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, auto, fully loaded.

STK#547. $4,900.

2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900.

2007 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto, full load, STK#603 $7,900.

2008 HONDA CIVIC, 2 dr, auto, sunroof, fully loaded.

STK#642. $9,900.

2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900.

2009 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, full load, runs good.

STK# 624 $10,900.

2012 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr auto, sedan, full load, black.

STK#614 $12,900.

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA. 4 dr, auto, sedan, fully loaded, sunroof. STK#641. $14,900.

2013 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, standard STK#639. $15,500.

2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4 X 4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

The Scrapper

706

MODULAR HOMES

Harrison Mills - Large 2 bdrm modular home on private farm. On school bus route. 5 appl. Avail Dec 1st. 750/mth + DD & Refs. call: 604-798-9934

RV PADS

• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

810

33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888

AUTO FINANCING

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

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

Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m.

Also, new construction, We Service all Makes • •

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

365

SEPTIC TANKS

FRASER VALLEY SEPTIC Winter Special - 20% OFF (604)856-6177

378

condo quality l bdrm...$650

and 2 bdrm...$799/m Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences. Available now.

Call 604-703-3405 Harrison Hot Springs, 328 Esplanade Ave. waterfront 1 bdrm apt. n/p, f/s. avail. now $550/m, Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604-7920077

851

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

TRUCKS & VANS

1989 Buick Century V6 4 dr, wht 45,000 org miles, all pwer $2500 firm. Ph (604)392-3950

1.800.910.6402

TRUCKS & VANS

30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666

COTTAGES

Rosedale. RV pads available. $420/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $75/mo available. call 604-794-7361

851

Abbotsford

Bungalow Motel - Lakeside Cabins for rent. Cbl & wireless internet avail. (604)796-3536

734

TRANSPORTATION

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

MISC. WANTED

PLUMBING

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

845

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

NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates.

We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes.

778.344.1069

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APARTMENT/CONDO

QUIET & clean top floor suite with elevator, new laundry facilities, storage locker, parking and resident caretaker. Easy walking distance to downtown Agassiz amenities. Discount provided to seniors. $590 Call / text 778-918-9062

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.

.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052

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on all ads in our Christmas Corner & Craft Fair classified sections.

FREE colour when available

706

TRANSPORTATION

HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $595 & $625/month includes utilities. Call 604-819-6422

MISC. FOR SALE

WE BUY HOMES BC

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.

1-800-573-2928

25% Discount

560

RENTALS

747

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

We are pleased to offer a

AUCTIONS

UNRESERVED Public AUCTION Nov. 29, 10am- 30435 Progressive Way, Abbotsford www.allcityauctioneers.com

627

ELECTRICAL

Classified Special

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

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

287

PETS

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer.

1.866.960.0045. www.dollars4guns.com.

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

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477

SHEPHERD/LAB/Retriever X puppies, vet checked first shot, $350. (604)794-5953 Chwk

509 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

TEACHERS

THE Clusko Group immediately requires Short Log Trucks for operations in the 100 Mile / Canim Lake area for hauls to Canfor, Vavenby.

Top rates and safe trip times. Priority will be given to “Safe Oriented” operators. Phone 250-392-2001 or 250-302-1004 Email: cluskogroup@clusko.com

PETS

1999 VW JETTA 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#619. $3,900.

2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900.

2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900.

2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900.

2003 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr, auto, full load, ST#586 $6,900.

2007 FORD FUSION 4 door auto, loaded, A/cared, ST#321 $6,900 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $10,900.

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade.

STK#504. $10,900.

2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K STK#17. $12,900.

2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. $13,900.

2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. STK#126. $14,900.

2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.

Financing Available www.keytrackautosales.ca

VACUUMS

from $499 (Made in BC) Repairs & Service. We extend warranties to all makes.

Vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change!

604-792-8055 / 854-8055

PETS 477

PETS

Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

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

845 SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

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

Two open heart surgeries.

CHAMPIONSHIP AKITA PUPS with papers. $1,800. Call 604-751-0191

One big need.

CHIHUAHUA, FEMALE, 2 yrs old, very friendly, $400. Call (604)7947347

Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital.

Free Kittens call Anna Gowenberg ph: 604 796 2341 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

Please Give.

1.888.663.3033 beasuperhero.ca

11/14_MH5

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NEW 2015 CR-V LX

Lease for

$

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$ 1.99 % APR ¥

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Weekly on a 60 month term with 260 payments.

MSRP $27,685** includes freight and PDI Model shown: RM3H3FES

0 down

500 ‡

Standard features include:

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• Earth Dreams technology powertrain • Multi-angle rearview camera

• Heated front seats

HOLIDAY BONUS ‡‡

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2015 CIVIC DX

Lease for

$

Weekly on a 60 month term with 260 payments.

MSRP $17,245** includes freight and PDI Model shown: FB2E2FEX

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NEW 2015 FIT DX

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• Honda Lanewatch Blind Spot Display camera ngle rearview ca Multi angle • Multi-a with HondaLink™ y p y Audio System 7 Displa • 7” ™

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MSRP $15,990** includes freight and PDI Model shown: GK5G3FE

40 0 down *

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Standard features include:

• Earth Dreams™ technology powertrain • Multi-angle rearview camera ® • 60/40 Split 2nd Row Magic Seat

HOLIDAY BONUS ‡‡

bchonda.com

‡In order to achieve $0 down payment, dealer will cover the cost of tire/battery tax, air conditioning tax (where applicable), environmental fees and levies on the 2015 CR-V LX, Civic DX and Fit DX only on behalf of the customer. ΩLimited time weekly lease offer based on a new 2015 CR-V LX model RM3H3FES. ¥1.99% lease APR on a 60 month term with 260 weekly payments O.A.C. Weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $69.89 based on applying $400.00 lease dollars (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). Down payment of $0.00, frst weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,171.40. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometers. †Limited time weekly lease offer based on a new 2015 Civic DX model FB2E2FEX. €2.99% lease APR on a 60 month term with 260 weekly payments O.A.C. Weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $44.90 based on applying $600.00 lease dollars (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). Down payment of $0.00, frst weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $11,674.00.

Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometers. *Limited time weekly lease offer based on a new 2015 Fit DX model GK5G3FE. #2.99% lease APR on a 60 month term with 260 weekly payments O.A.C. Weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $39.97 based on applying $875.00 lease dollars (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). Down payment of $0.00, frst weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $10,392.20. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometers. ‡‡$500 Consumer Incentive Dollars “Holiday Bonus” (“Holiday Bonus”) available on any new 2015 Civic and new 2015 CR-V models, purchased or leased and delivered by January 2, 2015 and can be combined with advertised lease and fnance rates. “Holiday Bonus” includes GST and PST, as applicable. Visit a participating Honda dealer for eligible products & services applicable to “Holiday Bonus” redemption. Offer ends January 2, 2015 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. £For more information about the 2015 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year® award, visit http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/suv/2015_honda_cr_v_is_the_motor_trend_suv_of_the_year/ **MSRP is $27,685 / $17,245 / $15,990 including freight and PDI of $1,695 / $1,495 / $1,495 based on a new 2015 CR-V LX model RM3H3FES / Civic DX model FB2E2FEX / Fit DX model GK5G3FE. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. ‡/Ω/¥/†/€/*/#/**/‡‡ Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery and covered by the dealer on behalf of the customer on the 2015 CR-V LX, Civic DX and Fit DX only. Offers valid from November 1st through December 1st, 2014 at participating

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Phone:

604-792-2724

Toll Free:

1-866-HONDA-88

www.murrayhonda.ca

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December

Christmas Calendar of Events SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

1

Rekindle your Christmas Spirit for the coming holidays as you wander through the

WEDNESDAY

2

THURSDAY TH T HURSDAY

cash donations or non perishable food items, even new toys!

ALL OF DECEMBER

9

10

Agassiz’s Annual 11 Community Christmas Carol Festival

Agassiz Agriculture Hall 7:00 pm EVERYONE INVITED!

Festival of Lessons & Carols

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13

Customer Appreciation Day 2pm - 5pm

604 796 3131

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PHOTOS WITH

Sit under the Agassiz Library Christmas Tree and have a holiday photo taken with Crackle the Crow.

Sponsored by the Agassiz Library Society: Friends of the Library. No charge for the photo.

at the Agricultural Hall Thursday, Thu ursda December 18, 2014

No appointment needed all welcome.

Doors open at 5:45 pm Do Dinner from 6:00 to 8:00 pm D inner served se

EVERYONE WELCOME

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Santa Crackle

Agassiz Library | 11am to 3pm

Community C o Ch Christmas Dinner

All Saints Anglican Agassiz 10:00 am

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12 Agassiz-Harrison Printers

7092 Pioneer, Agassiz

Freewill offering will be taken for Community Services

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6

Thursday, December 4th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Presented by Tourism Harrison and the Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce.

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5

Agassiz Fire Department

A favourite community event bringing local businesses and community groups together for a display of brilliantly decorated trees.

8

4

SATURDAY

FOOD DRIVE

in the lobby of the

Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa

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FRIDAY

3

Festival of Trees

2014

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No one should be alone for Christmas!

4 T H AN N UA L

Christmas Morning For Seniors at the Agassiz Legion 8 am to 10 am Free tickets available at Legion, Library & ACE More info: ace@sd78.bc.ca

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31 AGASSIZ LEGION presents

Newfie New Year’s Eve

DINNER / DANCE Starting at 4:30 p.m.

Tickets on sale at the Legion

604-796-2332

To advertise in a feature like this call TANYA at

604-796-4300 or email: classifieds@ahobserver.com

A Christmas to Remember

at Country Garden Store Evening train rides and indoor light displays start December 11!

Christmas Family Fun December 13, 14, 20 & 21, 12 - 8pm, including scavenger hunts,, Santa visits, story time with Mrs. Claus, live music, live owls and more!

10015 Young Road, Chilliwack Chilliwac

www.mintergardens.com for full details