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INSIDECrash claims local man . 3
Elementary upgrade . . . 3
Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Mail Bag . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Britco milestone . . . . . 13
Classi eds . . . . . . . . .14
PHOTOGRAPHYA local photographer is
earning acclaim for her
work.
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LEGIONStudents given lesson in
legion history.
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AFD: Fighting fires for 70 yearsGREG LAYCHAK/ OBSERVER
Alan Pryor has had many roles at the Agassiz Fire Department during his 45 years of service. The 61-year-old Agassiz native still fights fires and drives trucks for the crew.
Greg LaychakTHE OBSERVER
Fighting fi res has always been nasty business, but Fern and Earl Dyer remember a time when it was even more challenging.
Back in the fall of ‘45 when Fern was on his fi rst fi re, the water supply was pulled by a team of horses, there were no uniforms or head gear, and rescuers like himself would be tethered to a rope when they plunged into a blaze looking for missing residents.
Th e Agassiz fi re department had just been formed that year, and Fern was there from nearly the beginning.
When his brother Earl
was discharged from the military in Manitoba the next year he moved to join his family, and naturally fell in beside sibling Fern at the department.
“We were 16 and 22 and you went to help,” says Fern in his apartment across the hall from brother Earl’s. “It wasn't a matter of belonging
to the fi re department, you just went to help and you stayed with it, that's all.”
Th e two of them worked completely on a volunteer basis and “whatever salary there was, you took it at Christmas time and you could probably have bought a case of beer with it,” recalls Fern, while the two chuckle.
Equipment upgrades were slow coming in those days, and the Dyers brothers remember the “homemade” vehicles that couldn’t make it up the hill on the road to Harrison Mills until water was emptied from the tank.
And their methods refl ected the times, remembers 91-year-old
Earl.“We never really put a
fi re out, we just controlled,”he says. “You'd have to tear[the house] down anyhowso we used to let it burn tothe ground level and yourcleanup was nothing.”
Something that hasn’tchanged over the yearsaccording to Earl: tragedy.
Th e worst fi re he attendedwas at a meat freezer facilitywhere the owner's son diedaft er they couldn't fi nd himin the structure’s maze ofalleys.
“Th e old masks they hadin those days were as goodas hanging a handkerchiefin front of you,” Fern saysalso recalling that particular
“Over the past 25 years that I have been with the Agassiz Fire Department (AFD) we have seen many changes in the fi re service in British Columbia, including the
type of vehicles, equipment and changes to the training standard throughout British Columbia and Canada. With the AFD, training has always been our number one priority, because it will be training that will carry a fi refi ghter through all of the
situations that we respond to—to keep ourselves safe, rescue people when needed and to protect property. The most important part of our job is to have all of our emergency responders return safely back to their halls and to their families.”
- Wayne Dyer, Fire Chief
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fi re. “[Former assistant chief] Keith Hardy and I spent two trips going back in to see if we could fi nd the young guy, we were both tethered to a line to the door, we were in there too long.”
Th e brothers go quiet for a moment before Fern launches back into stories about fi ghting chimney fi res from the rooft ops.
❖ ❖ ❖Th rough the 70 years of the
department’s existence there is as much heroism as misfortune. Countless lives have been saved and people helped over the decades.
Jennifer Hardy, the fi rst woman fi refi ghter (1975-81) on the team remembers the rewards of the job.
“I remember being in Seabird and having about 18 kittens in my hat because they kept wanting to run back to the fi re,” she says. “I got them all together and put them in my hat and carried them off .”
It was a smaller town then and with her father as assistant fi re chief the 16-year-old Jennifer was easily talked into the fi refi ghter role.
She’d always heard her father Keith talking about his adventures with the crew, and vicariously saw the excitement of helping others.
Now Jennifer looks through the lobby window outside her offi ce at Pioneer Motors and points to the municipal building that used to be the fi re station.
If the father and daughter duo were at work in the family auto shop, they would just run across
the street when there was a fi re.“We ran on a siren that got the
word out to all of us,” Jennifer says. “Th at's how small we were. We didn't have a pager system at all.”
Years ahead of his daughter’s time before Keith ran out the back door of the shop to fi ght his fi rst fi re, the fi re chief had run over to get his help.
“[Th e chief] said, 'Come on, you're driving the fi retruck,'” the 77-year-old says in the garage where he used to work. “I said, ‘I don't know how to operate the truck,’ and he said, ‘You just get it there and somebody will operate it for you.’”
Like father, like daughter, Jennifer would later drive the
second truck when there was a bigblaze.
When she joined, thedepartment had to get her newequipment because none of themen’s gear would fi t her, sherecalls.
And she would turn down helpfrom the others in order to proveshe could pull her own weight onthe crew.
Everyone was good to Jenniferdespite it being “a man's world atthat time,” she says.
Th ey all just worked togetheras a team to try and help thecommunity, much as things aredone today and much as they werein the Dyer brothers’ time.
Even without as much trainingand equipment as there is thesedays, they pulled it off .
“We were professional and westill did a professional job,” Jennifersays. “We were knowledgeableand there wasn't anything that wecouldn't do. We were on the balland we were always there helping.”
In 70 years of the Agassiz FireDepartment’s existence, that’ssomething that hasn’t changed.
“Everybody helped everybody,”Fern Dyer says under the view ofMount Cheam in his living roomwindow. “Th is has always beena pretty good community foreverybody helping.
“You ask for help you got goodhelp around here.”
❖ Th e Agassiz Fire Departmentcelebrates its 70th anniversary thisFriday at the 56th annual banquetand awards night with alumnimembers and honoured guests.
Greg Laychak/ ObserverEarl Dyer (right) in his brother Fern's (left) living room at Cheam Village retirement home where the two now reside.
Greg Laychak/ ObserverJennifer Hardy was the first female member of the department when she joined in 1975. She was also the only woman to win the Carl Tyfting Memorial shield.
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A 25-year-old Agassiz man died in a fatal car accident on Highway 9 Friday night.
At approximately 11:30 p.m. the RCMP’s Fraser Valley Traffi c Services was called to the scene of a single vehicle collision on the highway near Whelpton Road in Agassiz.
Th e vehicle, a 2007 black Dodge Charger left the roadway, struck a lamp
standard and travelled several meters from the roadway coming to rest in a treed area.
Th e driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.
Road conditions were slippery due to rain at the time of the accident and speed relative to road conditions is being considered a possible factor, according to police.
“Police are seeking witnesses to assist in determining the cause of this tragic incident,” says Cpl. Ronda McEwen of BC RCMP Traffi c Services.
Th e northbound lane of Highway 9 was shut down for 5 hours as the collision was investigated.
Fraser Valley Traffi c Services was assisted on the scene by the Agassiz
RCMP, Chilliwack RCMP, Agassiz Fire and Rescue, BC Ambulance Service, the Integrated Collision Analyst and Reconstructionist Service and the BC Coroners Service.
Anyone with information is asked to call Fraser Valley Traffi c Services at 604-702-4039 about reference fi le #2015-44385.
Crash claims Agassiz man
Upgrade coming to Kent elementaryGreg LaychakTHE OBSERVER
A long needed upgrade to the Kent elementary mechanical systems will now be possible aft er the provincial government announced $1.3 million in funding to the school.
Th e project includes replacing 17 rooft op units with new heat pumps and condensing boiler backup to provide heat, as well as the installation of a new direct digital control system.
“We get a level of funding to maintain our buildings and what we’ve been doing in the last little while is putting it into the roofi ng,” said
Natalie Lowe-Zucchet, secretary treasurer of Fraser-Cascade school district. “So the mechanical systems are our next projects and we were going to have to piecemeal it and this way we can now aff ord to do it all at once. So we’re very excited because they were coming to the end of their useful life.”
When Lowe-Zucchet applied for the grant she knew it was a high priority for the ministry of education and for the district, she said.
“So when they brought out the new funding model for minor capital projects we had all of the preliminary work in
place to be able to show them what we needed and they obviously felt it was time,” she said.
Because of that advanced preparation Lowe-Zucchet said the work can be done before the end of March next year.
Boards around the province submit capital plans to the ministry that include details on school building priorities in their school districts, and are awarded money based on need, priority, and supporting student learning, according to a government release.
“Th is investment is really signifi cant,” said Laurie Th roness, C h i l l i w a c k - H o p e
MLA. “As the largest investment in B.C., it is four times the average grant under this program.
“Th is shows the high need at Kent Elementary, as well as the high value of this school to the province.”
Stam Watchorn, Kent elementary’s principal said the district is doing its part in applying for maintenance and facilities grants to help make area schools more functional.
“We’re looking forward to having things work more eff ectively and make the learning environment comfortable for students and teachers,” he said.
Th e Fraser-Cascade district also received another $160,000 for lighting upgrades for Silver Creek elementary school.
“I think we got our fair share for sure,” Lowe-Zucchet said of the projects that were approved under the province’s routine capital program.
Influenza vaccine now availableTh is year’s infl uenza vaccine is available at doctors’
offi ces, public health clinics and pharmacies across B.C.
Provincial Health Offi cer Dr. Perry Kendall said the main fl u season runs from late November through to next April, and cases of H3N2 infl uenza are already showing up. Th at strain aff ects mainly older people, while infl uenza B is expected to show up by February and spread among children.
Th e vaccine is is free for children between six months and fi ve years, seniors aged 65 and older, pregnant women, aboriginal people and those with chronic health conditions, as well as caregivers and others who expect to be in close contact with higher-risk groups.
About 3,500 people die in Canada each winter from infl uenza and its complications, with hospital and residential care patients the most vulnerable. Kendall said infl uenza causes more deaths than all other vaccine-preventable illnesses combined.
Th is year’s vaccine is expected to provide 40 to 60 per cent protection against H3N2 and 65 per cent protection against various strains of infl uenza B.
“Th e annual fl u vaccine is still the best tool we have to protect against getting the fl u,” said Dr. Charles Webb, president of the Doctors of B.C. “Combined with regular hand washing, you are also protecting those around you who may be more vulnerable to serious fl u complications.”
To fi nd the nearest fl u shot clinic, call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 or use the online infl uenza clinic fi nder at www.immunizebc.ca/clinics/fl u.
B.C. government photoProvincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall gets his flu shot.
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New mosquito a potential disease carrierJeff NagelBLACK PRESS
An invasive Asian mosquito that can carry diseases such as encephalitis has been detected for the fi rst time in Western Canada, at a site in Metro Vancouver.
SFU biologist Peter Belton was among the researchers who found the Aedes Japonicus mosquito species breeding in water on a tarp in a Maple Ridge
backyard.Th e closest the
species had been detected previously was in southern Washington and Oregon in 2008, and it has been found in Eastern Canada and the U.S. since 1998.
Th e mosquito is capable of transmitting West Nile virus, three types of encephalitis and Chikungunya, a viral disease that causes fever and severe joint pain mainly in Africa
and Asia.Belton says the
mosquito could pose a signifi cant public health hazard in the future if global warming expands the distribution of the diseases it can carry.
"We believe it could be a signifi cant threat to the health of humans and domestic animals and recommend that its population should be monitored," Belton and other researchers said in their paper published in
the Journal of Medical Entomology.
Th ere is no current concern about disease spread from the new species but that could change, said Scott McMahon, operations manager for Culex Environmental, which monitors mosquitos in the region for Metro Vancouver.
"West Nile was never in Canada before either," he said, adding that could be a cautionary tale for the eventual arrival of a new disease.
"You don't know how it might be introduced, but we're one step closer I would say," McMahon said.
"To have a pathogen and the transmission of it you need the right (mosquito) species and the right pathogen. Now we have one out of two."
Researchers fi rstidentifi ed the Japonicuslarvae in July 2014 ina Maple Ridge garden,where more than 200were counted by early2015.
An adult femalewas found feeding 13kilometres further eastin in Mission in May.
Th at led theresearchers to concludeat least two populationshave been established inthe Lower Mainland.
SFU researchers andCulex Environmentalare continuing to studythe insects, hoping topinpoint their originthrough DNA anddetermine how they aremost likely to spread.
Th e mosquito hasbeen known to spreadrapidly in other regionsit has invaded and oft enis found breeding in oldcar tires.
Asian species found in Maple Ridge, Mission
Aedes Japonicus mosquito
Mobile falls clinics for seniors to expandJeff NagelBLACK PRESS
Mobile clinics pioneered by Fraser Health to helpseniors avoid dangerous falls and stay active longerwill be rolled out across the province.
Th e mobile labs bring imaging instruments likeX-ray body scans and fall-risk assessment tools toindividual communities.
Seniors can meet with nurses, pharmacists,kinesiologists and physiotherapists to get varioustests involving strength, balance, vision, bloodpressure, a medication review and a diet evaluationfocused on calcium and vitamin D. Th ey leave with apersonalized activity program.
"Th ere are four key ways to prevent falls as asenior: get your eyes checked, make your homesafer, get regular exercise – including strength andbalance training – and ask your doctor or pharmacistto review your medications," said Fabio Feldman,manager of Fraser Health's falls and injury preventionprogram. "Following this simple advice could saveyou, or someone you love, the pain and suff ering ofa dangerous fall."
Th e mobile clinics fi rst launched in Fraser Healthbut increased provincial funding will allow them togo province-wide by 2018, in partnership with theCentre for Hip Health and Mobility at VancouverGeneral Hospital.
Seniors can contact their GP for a referral for thenext time the clinics come to their area.
Each year, one-third of B.C. seniors fall, and 4,000seniors who fall sustain a hip fracture. Falls are the topcause of injury-related deaths in seniors in B.C.
For more information online, see FallsClinic.ca orFindingBalanceBC.ca.
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Jessica PetersBLACK PRESS
Angeline Haslett’s commute is one of the prettiest drives around, in any season.
She gets to meander through a farming valley, over a rugged mountain and alongside rivers, between her home in Harrison Hot Springs and her job as a kindergarten teacher at Sts’ailes Community School.
And that means she gets to drive right through bald eagle territory. It’s a beautiful corner of the world anytime of year, but in the fall and winter when the eagles come to get their fi ll on the salmon spawning up the Harrison River, the beauty abounds.
And Haslett is oft en ready with her camera, for those magical moments when good lighting and good timing unite.
“I kicked myself yesterday,” she says, in a phone call with Black Press. “I didn’t have the camera and there were two eagles, and one was coming down with his talons out.”
It’s the type of image that compels Haslett to pull over, grab her gear, and settle in for some time with her latest hobby. She took up photography less than two years ago, when her children had all left home and her time was freed up.
“When your kids fi nally do move out, you realize it’s time to do something for yourself,” she says. “I did have an interest in photography before, but never did pursue it.”
She had done some SLR work back in university, about 30 years ago. Th at means she’d been in a darkroom, and understood the processes behind good photography. And years ago, she adds, she did paint — well enough to sell some of her work.
But she still considers herself new to this medium, and so has been pleasantly surprised how quickly her work has gained attention.
Earlier this year, she earned second place for the photo contest run by the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival society, which promotes education and appreciation of the eagles through events, lectures and the annual festival.
Haslett was also one of the winners of a Black Press photography contest from a one-day challenge at the
Abbotsford Airshow this August, with her image of fi reworks exploding behind a B-25 Mitchell bomber
And this week, Haslett learned more good news. An image she captured downtown Vancouver has won an award from Canadian Geographic, and will be published in that magazine in an upcoming edition.
“I’m delighted, needless to say,” she says.
She hasn’t spent a fortune on photography — yet.
“I’ve started off slow,” she explains. “I still don’t have that great of equipment, and I think the lens I used for that photograph was a 70-300mm Nikon.”
Even the best cameras need an artist’s eye behind it, and when looking for subjects, Haslett has her criteria.
“We need to fi nd something out of the ordinary,” she says, of bird photographers. “It can’t just be a bird in the tree, or a bird fl ying in the air. It has to be a bird doing something extraordinary, something people don’t always see. It has be be interesting.”
Th e winning photo this year went to Rick Skerry, of an eagle seeming to look at his own image refl ected in water.
And Haslett’s photo, shown above, is an image not just of an eagle preening himself but of the heavy swarm of fl ies attracted to him. It’s an unusual image, that shows another side of the bald eagle’s existence.
We don’t oft en think of bald eagles being dirty, she explains. And when chatting with photographers since her photo was chosen, they sometimes tell her they have taken similar photos, with diff erent results.
“Th ey say. ‘I shot photos like that too and deleted them,’” she says, laughing.
She says getting a good shot is made easier if the natural light is just right, and if the eagles are in abundance.
Th e height of the eagles’ return is during the festival, Nov. 21 and 22, she says.
It’s a great time to photograph the interaction between the eagles and the salmon, but there are learning opportunities, too. Th e society holds talks throughout the weekend, including a salmon talk with ecologist David
Hancock. Visitors will get chance to meet Sonsie, a rehabilitated eagle, and look through scopes aimed at the sensitive “fl ats” in the middle of the river where the eagles rest and hunt.
It’s important to remember not to encroach on the eagles’ space, to be respectful and mindful of the delicate ecosystem at play.
More information on how to conduct yourself while in the area has been posted at the main areas, and more information about the festival is available on the Fraser Vally Bald Eagle Festival’s website.
Local photographer makes her mark
ANGELINE HASLETT PHOTO Angeline Haslett’s image of a bald eagle swarmed with flies earned her the sec-ond prize in a photo contest held by the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival’s society. It’s just one of many prizes she’s earned since picking up her camera two years ago.
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Conservation officers a thin green line
To avoid scams, just askIf it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.Th at’s an expression worth remembering now — and as we get closer to the
busy shopping season, a time when what we might receive at Christmas starts to cloud our minds. In fact, it’s something everyone, of any age, should have etched into their brains, as incidents of fraud and scams press on, seemingly unabated.
Th at may sound a tad harsh or pessimistic.It should be a good thing if someone steps up and wants to hand over
thousands of dollars — or a bridge — for seemingly no reason. Or at least for no reason a person would reasonably expect to have anything to do with them. Unfortunately, windfalls like that are usually pipe dreams.
Whether it’s greed, a simple feeling of not wanting to upset people or for some other reason, folks fall for scams all the time. And so, the scammers keep calling, emailing and writing, hoping for a response — just enough to encourage the behaviour.
And once a person and their money are parted, it’s exceedingly diffi cult for the authorities to get it back.
Yet, police and fi nancial institutions fi ght hard to try to prevent scams and the people who run them from taking advantage of people. Even so, we cannot rely on them. Individuals must be on guard — for the day will come when someone will try to weasel our hard-earned cash from our pockets.
When that happens, and the whole thing makes you curious or uncomfortable, just ask questions. Ask them who they are. Ask for their phone number. Ask for their boss. And then ask to phone them back.
And if you are still not feeling good about it, just hang up.Police continually tell us the best way to fi nd out if something is a scam or
not, is to call the agency purported to be off ering the windfall. Contact them directly and ask if the off er is on the up and up.
Most times, if it’s a bank or Canada Revenue Agency, they’ll tell you it’s a scam and you should ignore it.
Th ere are people out there who want to separate us from our money for nasty reasons. It’s up to us to know the diff erence between them and the good people out there. Sometimes, all it takes to be sure is to ask.
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VICTORIA – Th e B.C. government declared the fi rst Conservation Offi cer Day on Nov. 4, to recognize the 110-year history of the service that started out as mostly volunteer “game wardens.”
Th is is overdue recognition for what is essentially a police force that only receives public notice when a bear or cougar has to be killed to protect people.
Th e ceremony at the B.C. legislature included awards. Chief Conservation Offi cer Doug Forsdick presented long-service medals and two commendations for lifesaving.
One was to CO Jason Hawkes, who rescued a family of four from their sinking boat on Kootenay Lake last June. He reached them in rough, windy conditions when
they were waist-deep in water, far from shore.
Th e other went to CO Andrew Anaka, for rescuing an angler from an overturned boat, whom he found “extremely hypothermic” at the base of a cliff at a lake near Powell River on Jan. 22. A second angler didn’t make it to shore.
An exemplary service medal went to CO Micah Kneller, who caught up with Fort Nelson RCMP offi cers and paramedics on Sept. 6, as they treated a hunter who had been attacked by a grizzly in a remote area. As darkness fell, Kneller found a second injured hunter, got the group together, built a fi re and assisted until a rescue helicopter from CFB Comox lift ed the hunters out at 3 a.m.
NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert had a couple of things on his mind at the event. He relayed a report from the B.C. Government Employees’ Union that there has been a 10 per cent cut in CO staff since 2002.
Not so, replied Environment Minister Mary Polak. Th e number has “hovered around 148” in that time, she said, including seasonal
staff for peak hunting and fi shing periods.
Polak said extra investment has gone into trucks that serve as mobile command centres, so people aren’t sitting in offi ces waiting for the phone to ring. Th ey patrol more and respond faster, which can be vital.
Chandra Herbert also blasted the government for a “donation” of $100,000 from the Freshwater Fishing Society of B.C. to increase angling enforcement this summer, adding more seasonal CO days. “What’s next, bake sales?” he said.
Th e real story is a bit more complicated. In March I reported that the B.C. Liberal government fi nally made good on a decade-old promise to turn over all revenue from freshwater fi shing licence sales to the society.
Its revenue went from $7 million to $10 million once the government fi nally ended the practice of skimming some off for the general treasury.
Energy Minister Bill Bennett recalled that the society was established during the fi rst years of Gordon Campbell’s government, a period of what Bennett called “religious zeal” for privatization.
Th e society spends most of its budget restocking lakes with trout and promoting responsible angling, but its new 30-year
service contract also calls on it to contribute to enforcement. Th is is the fi rst year that has happened, and Polak said the extra fi shing violation tickets indicate it is working.
Th e CO service also works on cases such as the Mount Polley mine breach. It has a commercial environmental enforcement unit, a special investigations unit to deal with smuggling and organized crime, and an intelligence analyst. In short, they’re real cops, working with a group of about 150 compliance offi cers at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.
Th ey don’t get much respect from an urban public informed by celebrity wildlife protesters such as Pamela Anderson, Miley Cyrus and Ricky Gervais.
Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfl etcherbc Email: tfl [email protected]
This is overdue recognition for what is essentially a police force that only
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MailbagOpen letter to the Village of
Harrison Hot Springs:I have long been an advocate
for responsible stewardship of trees and over the past 10-years have written letters to Council and the paper in support. Today I send you additional information to explain why?
Research by Suzanne Simard at the University of British Columbia found that Douglas fi r and paper birch trees transfer carbon back and forth through the mycelia, and other research shows they can also transfer nitrogen and phosphorous. Simard believes older, larger trees help younger
trees through this process. She found that the smaller trees’ survival oft en depends on large “mother trees” and that cutting down these tree elders leaves seedlings and smaller trees more vulnerable.
Researchers in China found trees attacked by harmful fungi are able to warn other trees through the mycelia networks, and University of Aberdeen biologists found they can also warn other plants of aphid attacks.
It all adds to our growing understanding of how interconnected everything on our planet is, and how our
actions — such as cutting down large “mother” trees — can have unintended negative consequences that cascade through ecosystems.
I spoke to the Mayor last week concerning removal of birch trees along the 400-block of the protected riparian area of the Miami River Greenway. Please note the fi rst paragraph of the research to understand my concern.
Please let me know at your earliest convenience when stewardship practices in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs are going respect all our large “mother” trees. When is
a long-term management plan that maintains instead of removes “mother” trees going to be employed? Examples of past “unintended consequences” is removal of the “mother” maples in Rendall Park, the “mother” red alder & birch in the Village overfl ow parking lot and multiple ones along the length of the Miami River Greenway. An example of better Village stewardship is the “Clark Gable” oaks from the Post Offi ce to St. Alice Street.
Janne PerrinHarrison Hot Springs
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eff orts of Canadians to remember the more than 117,000 servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifi ce have been heard loud and clear.
Every year, funds collected through the Poppy Campaign are used to provide direct assistance for Veterans and their families who are in fi nancial need. Th e Legion truly cares about all Veterans. In fact, the 2014 Poppy Campaign provided more than $16.5 million in assistance to Canada’s Veterans and serving personnel.
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Greg LaychakTHE OBSERVER
Local youngsters are the future of the Agassiz Legion Branch 32.
Th at’s the vision of Jim Johnson, youth chairman for the organization.
“Th ese are future legion members,” he said following a visit from six Agassiz Centre for Education (ACE) students last week. “Th ey’ll look aft er our veterans in the years to come.”
Johnson gave the class a tour of the legion and let them handle war artifacts, describing them while the students passed them around.
“I used to take stuff into the classrooms but now… I prefer to take them in there,” he said. “Th ere’s so much more for them to see.”
He’s been conducting tours for the last two years since the government loosened regulation on rules allowing children in the legions the year before he started, Johnson said.
Th is year only two classes came through, but it wasn’t
for a lack of interest. Johnson already gave most of the local classes a tour, with half a dozen making the rounds last year.
It’s all about the history, according to Johnson. With the visual and tactile props, the stories and facts stick in their minds more readily, he adds.
And he uses honesty to try to change the reputation of legions.
“I start my talks off with those groups with why legions were formed in the fi rst place,” Johnson said. “Basically
because they knew nothing about post traumatic stress disorder – the only thing they could tell people to do was go to the legion and get drunk.
“And that’s the reputation that a lot of people still have of the legion.”
But that’s not what they are today, he said.
Th ere are more non-veteran members today than veterans and it’s a much more social place to be, Johnson said.
“Whereas the only ones that a lot of these guys from World
War I would talk to were other veterans that were in the trenches with them,” he said.
And it’s also diffi cult to get younger veterans in these days, according to Johnson.
However, getting the local youth in seems to be having an impact.
Bonds formed with ACE stretch into other activities throughout the year and the Legion holds occasional senior teen lunches like the one coming up next week.
Th at kind of intergenerational interaction is benefi cial for both parties according to Johnson.
“Any time I see kids working with adults it really pays dividends,” he said.
Johnson thinks that all the attention the Legion gets at this time of year is good even if it’s all at once.
“Sure we should be looking at veterans more than once a year, but I think to bunch it up like we do on Remembrance Day is a good thing.
“I think it’s benefi cial, I really do or I wouldn’t be doing it.”
Greg Laychak / ObserverACE students take a tour of the Agassiz Legion from youth chairman Jim Johnson last week. The class was out selling poppies before the tour of the hall they have nicknamed “ACE east campus.”
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A walk on Mill Road presented this Mount Cheam fall photo opportunity for Sue Williams of Castlewood Photography earlyin November.
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For the record:Th e quote that was attributed to Councillor John Buckley on page 5 of the Nov. 5, 2015 edition of the
Harrison Agassiz Observer was incorrectly attributed. It was in fact, Councillor John Hansen who questionedthe size of the organic waste bins.
Notice of FilmingWelcome to Paradise Productions inc. would like to take the time to inform the residents and businesses of Agassiz of our upcoming filming. Filming will take place in various locations in and around Agassiz on November 18th and 19th. On November 19th, we will be filming scenes along the main stretch of Pioneer Ave. While we are filming along Pioneer Ave., businesses will remain open as usual.
We would like to thank you for your patience and support of filming in British Columbia, and for having us in your town.
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Seniors Friendship House Drop-In - Mon. Seniors Walking to Music at 10 am, Sit & Fit at 10:30 am, Bingo at 1 pm, Seniors Learn to Line Dance at 4 pm; Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm.; Wed. Floor Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor Curling at 1 pm. FMI call 604-796-3422.Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. FMI call Ernie Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or email [email protected]
Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Support - Knit & Natter Group: We meet every Thursday at Dogwood Manor on Morrow Rd., Agassiz. Everyone welcome. Call Eunice 604-796-9841.
Tuesday is Toonie Day Bowling - Agassiz and Harrison seniors are encouraged to come out and join 5 pin bowling every second and last Tuesday of each month starting at 3:15pm at Chillibowl Lanes, Chilliwack. Car pool available. Call Kay FMI at 604-316-3318.The Better at Home program is looking for Friendly visitor volunteers - If you have the skills, energy & time we would love to hear from you, as you can make a positive di� erence for seniors & your community. Call Agassiz-Harrison Community Services, Fiona Delcourt, Program Coordinator (604) 796-2585
Agassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822.Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal education, nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313.Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Kent Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids 0 - 5. FMI call Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161.Preschool Storytime - Fridays at 10:15. It’s Crackle, Ms Terrill and all your little friends together as we listen to stories and songs and have all kinds of fun. Free, drop in, co� ee & friendship available for all ages!
Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting PlaceMeet friends, old and new! Parents/caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Wed. and Thurs. 9:30am - 1pm and Saturdays from 9am - noon. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313.Co� ee Break/Story Hour - A weekly Bible Study for ladies & children 0-5. Weds. 9:30 am Agassiz Christian Reformed Church on Morrow Road. FMI call or text Karen 604-997-4484
1789 The Royal Westminster Regiment Cadet Corps - Westie Army Cadets Training at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 228 - 344 Fort Street Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm. Free for ages 12 - 19. FMI contact Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD at [email protected] or call 604-799-8897.
Agassiz Christian Reformed Church 7452 Morrow Rd. Sun. at 10 am. Cal 604-997-4484
Agassiz United Church 6860 Lougheed Hwy. 604-796-2680 Agassiz United Church Sunday Service & Sunday School at 10:30 am.
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Central Community Church Meets at the Ag Hall at 6800 Pioneer Ave. Sunday 10:30 am Kids Ministry as well. For more info visit www.central365.orgThe Harrison Gospel Chapel Sunday Worship Service begins at 10:30 am. 514 Lillooet Ave, HHS. Call 604-796-9500 Everyone welcome. e-mail: [email protected] • harrisongospelchapel.com
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The Kent Harrison Arts Council presents the 2015 Small Works Group Show - Nov. 7 - Dec. 13 at the Ranger Station Art Gallery, 98 Rockwell Dr., Harrison Hot Springs. FMI call (604) 796-2723
First annual “Your Lucky Day Shopping Ex-travaganza” - Please join us at Harrison Hot Springs Elementary school gym at 501 Hot Springs Road on Friday, Nov. 13 from 5pm to 8:30pm. Many vendors will be available for your holiday shopping needs as well as a ra� e, bake sale & refreshments with all proceeds bene� ting programs at the school. The Har-rison Hot Springs Elementary School World
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St. Anthony of Padua CWL Fall Tea - Sat., Nov. 14. Doors open @ 1pm, tea from 1:30 to 3pm. Bake sale, toonie table, ra� es & much more!
20th Annual Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Fes-tival - Nov 21 - 22. One of the largest gather-ings of Bald Eagles in North America is along the Harrison River. The Festival features several viewing sites, displays, tours and activities for the whole family. FMI visit fraservalleybaldea-glefestival.ca
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Arts
If you missed the opportunity to experience the ultimate combination of magical entertainment and casual cabaret atmosphere with the fi rst sold-out installment of Shawn Farquhar’s Cabaret of Wonders, this is your lucky day. Cabaret of Wonders Two will once again kindle that unmistakable ambience of amazement and awe-inspiring entertainment at Th e Chilliwack Cultural Centre for an incredible double performance at both 7:00pm and 10:00pm on November 20, 2015. Don’t risk missing out on the next step in this exciting magical journey – make sure to join Shawn and Th e Centre for the Cabaret of Wonders – Two.
With a fantastic sold-out in advance opening night show, Shawn Farquhar’s Cabaret of Wonders got off to a hugely successful start, proving just how much audiences love the unmatched excitement that magic off ers - especially combined with the Cabaret’s up-c l o s e - an d - p e rs on a l atmosphere. It was a thrilling beginning to the four-part series, and as Th e Chilliwack Cultural Centre is the only facility in the province to present magic in this format, as well as Shawn’s local links as a Lower Mainland magician himself, it reveals just how strongly magical energy runs through the region.
Yet the power of magic knows no boundaries – as demonstrated by the guests that Shawn will be welcoming to Th e
Centre for Cabaret of Wonders Two. While the opening night revealed the prowess of three Canadian conjurers, the upcoming event will add a pair of international illusionists to the fun, bringing Master Payne of Seattle and Michael Dardant all the way from New Orleans, Louisiana up to British Columbia.
A familiar face to a huge range of events in the Seattle area, including family events, monthly magical shows and even medieval and renaissance fairs, Master Payne is an award-winning magician that has been astounding audiences for almost 30 incredible years. A specialist in theatrical, character-driven magic, he has been dubbed one of the world’s leading family entertainers, and his style of quirky, offb eat performance will be an incredibly fun addition to the show.
Michael Dardant will be covering a few more
airmiles than his fellow American however, packing a combination of both sleight of hand and stage magic along with his Southern fl air. “At the age of fi ve I was bitten by a wizard – I woke up in a cold sweat and all of a sudden I had the ability to do card tricks.” he laughs, and audiences can expect plenty of this characteristic humour alongside Michael’s huge array of magical skills when he performs in Chilliwack. An award-winner himself, Michael became the most decorated magician in North America for the year of 2012 when he claimed an amazing 13 championship medals, including taking 1st place for both Stage and Close Up Magic at Canada’s Magical Convention – a fantastic way to complement Shawn Farquhar’s spectacular magical skills.
Th is variety of performers, styles, and magical mastery lies at
the heart of the Cabaret of Wonders – and with the unique elements that both Master Payne and Michael Dardant will add to Shawn Farquhar’s own world-class performance, Cabaret of Wonders Two is set to be another unforgettable celebration of magic. With performances at both 7:30 and 10:00pm you can either get in on the action early or enjoy a late-night display of magical talent – the choice is yours. But don’t forget that tickets for the opening night of this innovative magic series sold out in advance, so don’t delay on securing yours today – waiting around could be even riskier than getting sawn in half.
Tickets are $20 and are available at Th e Centre Box Offi ce, visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or call 604-391-SHOW(7469) for more information.
Magical Mystery of the Cabaret of Wonders returns for the second show
Prepare for Round 2 of wonder, amazement, and delight
CSO opens season with flareOn November 14 at the
Chilliwack Cultural Centre, the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will open their 2015-2016 concert season series with an incredible blend of sound, lights, dance and movement. Once again, the CSO is on the leading edge and going into bold territory to win over classical music neophytes. Music Director Paula DeWit enthuses, “We are very excited to collaborate with so many amazing performers for our November concert! It’s always such a delight to bring professionals and students together.”
Th e featured highlight of the evening will be our showcasing of the very popular group, Blink Acro, a modern circus entertainment company based in Vancouver, BC.
“Again, we are so thrilled to be working with the Fraser Valley Academy of Dance, whose members will dance for our audience in this performance,” adds DeWit.
Zoey Howe from Dance in Motion will be performing a solo acro routine accompanied by the CSO’s Belle Voci singing the Pentatonix piece, Run to You. Finley Despins and Morgan
Olsen from Capella Dance will be performing an acro duo to the Vitamin String Quartet piece, Bring me to Life.
Th e evening’s entertainment is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. Expect to be dazzled even before entering the lobby from outside! Th ere’s a surprise in store! Children will be sure to fi nd the performance especially captivating.
Tickets for CIRQUE are available in person at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre or by calling 604-391-7469, or online at boxoffi [email protected].
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Business
An Agassiz manufacturing facility owns a little bit of Canadian history.
Britco has designed, built and delivered Canada’s fi rst multi-unit modular building adhering to Passive House standards. International Passive House standards are currently considered one of the highest levels of energy effi ciency for buildings.
Th is project was built at Britco's Agassiz facility.
In order for a building to be certifi ed to Passive House standards, it must pass a rigorous quality assurance process that meets a criteria that includes space heat demand, primary energy demand and pressurization testing.
“Th e Bella Bella Passive House was designed to require a maximum of just 600 watts of heat per unit, even on the coldest day of the year,” said Monte Paulsen, the Certifi ed Passive House Consultant who advised the project
on behalf of Red Door Energy Design Ltd. “Certifi cation to the standard will ensure that these design criteria will be achieved, and that the residents will be comfortable for years to come.”
Although Passive House projects are fairly well-known in Europe, these concepts are quite new to North America.
“We’re proud to be among Canada’s leaders in modular Passive House projects,” said Britco’s president, Obie Erickson. “It’s very exciting that we were able to deliver Vancouver Coastal Health Authority a building that was both cost eff ective and extremely energy effi cient – and within a tight timeline.”
Th is project for Vancouver Coastal Health Authority consisted of six, two-storey townhomes designed to house hospital employees in this remote area of BC’s Central Coast.
Britco has designed, built and delivered Canada’s first multi-unit modular building adhering to Passive House standards.
Britco sets new mark in energy efficient modular construction
Th e B.C. government is preparing a regulatory system for carbon dioxide capture and storage facilities, allowing the greenhouse gas to be extracted from raw natural gas and pumped back underground.
Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman says amendments before the B.C. legislature allow capture and storage as “a permanent solution for disposing of carbon dioxide” in underground rock formations.
Carbon capture regulations set
Meet the ProsNovember 2015
Y O U R S O U R C E F O R Q U A L I T Y L O C A L P R O F E S S I O N A L S
Easy access from Hwy 1 or 7 We have storage for:• RVS • BOATS • VEHICLES• Heated units • Long term discounts • Security fenced • Electronic gate • Video surveillance
7651 Industrial Way Agassiz, BC • Ph: [email protected] • www.agassiz-all-storage.com
• New Cabinetry and Cabinet Refacing• Counter Tops • All Custom Cabinets are made
from solid wood (no particle board) • Handcrafted Furniture
6390 PIONEER AVE., AGASSIZ
New Cabinetry, and Cabinet Refacing Counter Tops
FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS
6390 Pioneer Ave, AgassizVISIT OUR SHOWROOM
604.796.1196 | 604.857.3375 (cell)
CARPENTRY SERVICES
www.finback.ca
Locally owned and operated
Call (604) 795-021424 Hour Service
For more information visit www.peteandsonplumbing.com
Find a job you love.
7248254
Our Gift Shop offers an assortment of unique products from local artisans and producers –including Kilby Brand Jams and Preserves.
Book your Reservation now for our Roast Turkey dinner event on December 12 & 13!
Museum • Restaurant • Gift ShopOpen Weekends: 11 am to 4 pm
Campground • Boat LaunchOpen Year-Round
215 Kilby Road, Harrison Millswww.kilby.ca • 604-796-9576
Join us every weekend for a home-cooked hot entrée.On Sunday’s we feature a Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding
for $12.95
KILBY Visit
14 Agassiz Harrison Observer, Thursday, November 12, 2015
November 24, 1918 - November 10, 2007
Dear Mom,
If our memories of youkeep you close
then we are never far apart.
There isn’t a day we forget you.
You are always in our hearts.
Take care of our boy, Mom,and tell him we love him.
We miss you both so much.
Love,John, Andrea and family.
Vantage Way
Pressroom Helpers/StackersWe have several openings for Press Helpers/Stackers at our Delta location.
Preference given to those with experience in this fi eld, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours/3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours/4 shifts per week. Must be willing to work nights and weekends. References required. Starting wage is $14.31/hr.
Interested applicants should email their resume and references to Linda Wischoff at:[email protected]
Competition closes: November 18, 2015We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Help Project Society 2015 Annual General Meeting
Thursday, November 19, 2015
5:00 pm
Agassiz Public Library
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
21 COMING EVENTS.21st Century Flea Market, Nov 15, 10am-3pm. 3250 Commercial Drive Vanc. Info: 604-980-3159. Adm. $5.
GUN SHOW a
Evergreen Hall 9291 Corbould St
Sat Nov 14; 8:30 - 3:00pmSun Nov 15 ; 8:30am to 1pm
$5 AdmissionHACS members free
aa
We support Canadian Cancer “Kids Camp” & CKNW Orphan’s Fund
aNext Show Date: Dec 6
website: www.hacsbc.ca
33 INFORMATION
2016 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis
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THEANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
OF THE
AGASSIZ HARRISON SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING SOCIETY
WILL BE HELD ON
THURSDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 2015
AT 1:30 P.M.
IN THE
BILL McLELLAN CLUBHOUSE
at 2008 McCAFFREY ROAD
Agassiz, B.C.
Your attendance would be appreciated.
TRAVEL
74 TIMESHARE
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
106 AUTOMOTIVE
OUTBOARD MECHANIC WANTED- rigging experience an asset. Email resumes to: [email protected] or phone: 250-286-0752.
PARTS PERSON WANTED- must have some experience in marine or motorcycle repair. Please send resumes to Box 305 c/o The Campbell River Mirror, #104 250 Dogwood Street, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2X9.
108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Locations Provided. Pro-tected Territories. Interest Free Fi-nancing. Full Details CALL NOW
1-866-668-6629. Website:WWW.TCVEND.COM
HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD?Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
START A NEW CAREER in Graph-ic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Edu-cation or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765
114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING
Experienced Class 1 drivers, FT/PT needed for Calif/Az runs of Produce. Must have good abstract & resume. Rate .45/.49¢ a mile + benefi ts. Start Immed. Call Bill at:1-604-539-1700 between 8-5.
115 EDUCATION
HUGE DEMAND for Medical Tran-scriptionists! CanScribe is Canada’s top Medical Transcription training school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-466-1535. [email protected]
5 IN MEMORIAM
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
115 EDUCATION
Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training!
Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO?
Get certifi cation proof.Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to:
iheschool.comMEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION!In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
130 HELP WANTED
ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS
Power sweeping/power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be avail to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required Experience & air ticket benefi cial.
BAND Mgr. sought by Kwakiutl Band in Pt. Hardy. Deadline to send cover letter, resume and salary ex-pectation is 4 PM on Dec. 7 to [email protected] or fax 250-949-6066. Pls request & review job description before applying.
. Hiring Flaggers-Must be certifi ed, $15-$18/hr. 604-575-3944
136A JANITORIAL SERVICES
Experienced Janitor requiredMust have own vehicle. $13/hr Sub-contracts also available in Agassiz. 1(250)-869-5165 [email protected]
21 COMING EVENTS
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
165 WORK WANTED
CAREGIVER seeking contract em-ployment in local area. References available. Preferably live in.
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.
1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted
Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.
Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or
604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
NEED A LOAN? Own Property? Have Bad Credit? We can help! Call toll free 1-866-405-1228 www.fi rstandsecondmortgages.ca
21 COMING EVENTS
PERSONAL SERVICES
182 FINANCIAL SERVICES
. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046
1 As in movers we trust. Same day moves & deliveries. Reliable Hon-est Movers. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
NORTH STARS PAINTINGwww.northstars-painting.com
AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE!
778.344.1069
www.paintspecial.com 778-322-2378 Lower Mainland
604-996-8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL3 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 ourLaminate Flooring.
338 PLUMBING
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
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
362 SECURITY/ALARM SYSTEMS
We Service all Makes!• ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks
& all others• Medical & Fire
Free* Alarm Systems 604-792-8055 / 854-8055
378 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
AKITA PUPSChampionship. $800 each.
Call 604-751-0191
CANE CORSO MASTIFF, 1 blue female, 11 weeks old. $750. Call 604-308-5665
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
GOLDEN DOODLE Puppies. Born Oct. 3. Mom is (45 lbs.) AKC reg’d Standard Poodle, Dad is (75 lbs.) Golden Retriever (cert hips & eyes). Ready Nov. 28. Ideal family com-panions / service dogs (intelligent, gentle, eager to please, good with children, animals, low or no shed). Exp’d (30 yrs), knowledgable, ken-nelless breeders. 1st shot/deworm-ing. $1200. Mission 604-820-4827
NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
509 AUCTIONS
Native Art & Artifacts AuctionSunday Nov. 15th, 12:00 Noon
Preview 9:00amEngineers Auditorium
4333 Ledger Ave, BurnabyOVER 375 ITEMS!
Original Bill Reid drawing, NWC baskets, totems and
masks, Navajo Jewelry, Robert Davidson 51” bronze dogfi sh
Info - Consignment - Appraisals604-657-2072 / 604-657-1147
www.seahawkauctions.com
551 GARAGE SALES
Agassiz
Multi-generational Garage Sale
7241 Elm Road Saturday, Nov 14
9 am to 5pm Rain or shine
Scrapbooking, boys clothing, ice skates, toys, books, pokeman, knitting machines, crafts, houshold items and more.
560 MISC. FOR SALE
RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour. Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.comMon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD:www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
563 MISC. WANTED
Have Unwanted Firearms?Have unwanted or inherited fi rearms in your possession?Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally?Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them.Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland fi rearms community since 1973.We are a government licensed fi rearms business with fully certifi ed verifi ers, armorers and appraisers.
Call today to set up anappointment 604-467-9232 Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms
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Public Viewing and Comment Opportunity For the Forest Stewardship Plan
Notice is hereby given that Tamihi Logging Co. Ltd, 606546 BC Ltd, Seabird Island Forestry Limited, Union Bar First Nation, Silver Springs Timber Ltd is making available for public review and comments an amendment to incorporate results and strategies to meet objectives set out in a number of established recreation trails. Update the Visual Management Objectives due to the adjustments to visuals by the Chilliwack Forest District and incorporate the approved Old Growth Management Areas in the Lower Fraser Landscape Units
This amendment will ensure that the Forest Stewardship Plan will continue to contain the Objectives set by Government and the Results and/or Strategies designed for achieving those objectives.
Interested parties can arrange to review and / or make comments in respect to the Forest Stewardship Plan by contacting Jay Rees, RPF at [email protected], (604-823-4830, local 111) or Len Blackstock, RFT at [email protected], (604-823-4830, local 105) to meet and/or discuss this Forest Stewardship Plan.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGZoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1536, 2015
Purpose of the Hearing: The District of Kent is holding a public hearing on the
proposed District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1536, 2015. The main purpose of the amendment bylaw is to revise the fl ood control provisions
in the District of Kent Zoning Bylaw for consistency with the Provincial Flood Haz-ard Area Land Use Management Guidelines. In general, these revisions include:
• Incorporating a 15 metre setback from Harrison Lake;
• Clarifying setbacks requirements from lakes under 15 kilometres in length;
• Specifying elevation requirements for Agassiz Townsite (using current fl ood plain mapping) that are consistent with past practices;
• Establishing a max crawl space depth of 1.5 metres (5 feet) for properties within the fl oodplain;
• Eliminating the need for a variance permit for: 1) livestock housing renovations and additions at the original non-conforming fl oor elevation provided certain conditions are met; and 2) building additions that are less than 25 percent of the existing fl oor area; and
• Including exemptions for heavy industrial buildings, recreation shelters, stands, campsite washrooms and other facilities protected by standard
dikes.
Subject Lands:
Your Input Is Welcome: District of Kent Council will consider your views on these
proposed changes when making its decision. You can communicate these to
Council in two ways:
• Speak in person at the public hearing. The hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m.,
Monday, November 23, 2015 at the Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall, 7170
Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC.
• Submit your written comments. These comments must be addressed to
Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services, District of Kent, PO Box 70,
7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 and received by 4:00 p.m. November
23, 2015.
You can review the proposed amendments, all background material, and staff
report in advance at the District of Kent Municipal Hall reception desk between the
hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) from Novem-
ber 12 to November 23, 2015 inclusive.
Questions?Please contact Darcey Kohuch, District of Kent Director of Development Services, at (604) 796-2235.
612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE
OPERATIONAL BEEF RANCH with meat processing facility north of Kamloops BC for sale or joint ven-ture, river frontage. 250-674-1514
627 HOMES WANTED
Yes, We PayCASH!
Damaged or Older Houses! Condos & Pretty Homes too!
Check us out!www.webuyhomesbc.com
604-626-9647
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
New SRI Manufactured homesSingles $74,900. Doubles $94,900.
PARK SPACES AVAILABLEREPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010
*1989 14x70 in 55+ Ruskin Park 1 small pet ok, $42,900.
*1970 12x60 in 55+ Langley Park no pets, $26,900.
www.glenbrookhomes.netChuck 604-830-1960
Trades. Financing. Permits.
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
.
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ
T. Marlowe Manor1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz(Under new Management)
Spacious and bright new condo quality
1 bdrm...$650 and 2 bdrm...$800/m
Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all
conveniences, down town. Available now.
Call 604-703-3405
TRANSPORTATION
836 OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
Looking to purchase Yamaha ATV 600-700 series for my 18 year old grandson for Christmas preferably not more than three years old, some extras would be nice. I am willing to pay a reasonable price de-pending on the shape. Returning to Saskatchewan by the 12th of No-vember and want to take it with me. Please call 1 (306) 861-4226
845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
pick a part
The Scrapper
851 TRUCKS & VANSYoung man’s dream old man’s toy. Pick up for sale: 2000 Chevy 2500 4WD, leather, heated seats, V8, all the bells and whistles! runs great. $6500. 1 (604)796-9052
2004 MAZDA 3 Auto, 4 dr, Only this wk! STK#673 $4,900.2004 DODGE CARAVAN 7psgr, loaded STK#525 $2,900. 2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, au-to, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900.2003 HONDA ODYSSEY 7psg full load, runs good, Aircared STK#530, $3,900.2002 FORD F150 crew cab 4X4 auto, fully loaded, short box. STK#686 $5,900.2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900.2008 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $9,900.2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900.
Financing Availablewww.keytrackautosales.ca
WAREHOUSE Lien Act Sale 1992 Terry 265N/Fleetwood Travel Trail-er VIN# 1EA5N2625N2445330Debtor: Sutton Bryce Robert. Debt Amount $5183.75. Sale on Novem-ber 21, 2015 at Harrison River RV and Campground 1201 Kennedy Road Harrison Mills, BC Enquiries 604-799-0319
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16 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, November 12, 2015
BEER SPECIALS
SUNDAY12 PACK SALE!Bud & Canadian $20Limit 3 per customer
, & Wine Store
#108-1810 No. 9 Hwy. Agassiz(Prospera Bank Mall)
604.796.2086 ALL PRICES INCLUDE TAX & DEPOSIT
While Quantities Last
Each purchase over $25 earns you a stamp. Fill your card & receive a $20 credit to theAgassiz Liquor Store.
WE DELIVER!604.491.1010
Agassiz • HarrisonHope • Rosedale
E.Chilliwack
GREAT DEAL! 9 WINES UNDER $9
$2710
Captain Morgans Spiced Rum 750mlBONUS GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
ENTER TO WIN A PORTABLE BBQ!
WITH PURCHASE
BEER SPECIALS
FEATURE WINES
$2200
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
$3990
24 Cans of Budweiser and Budlight
$2710
Bombay Sapphire Gin 750mlBONUS SHOT GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
$3990
24 Cans of CanadianBONUS TOQUE OR COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2700
12 Pack Bottles CoronaBONUS COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2200
Kim Crawford Merlot
ALL LIQUOR AT GOVERNMENT STORE PRICING OR BELOW
Every Friday FREE small
PIZZA!compliments of
Demetre’s Pizzafor the rst 20 customers that
spend over $30 after
4pm!
Budweiser available at -3°C
ALCOHOL SPECIALS$2710
42 below Vodka 750mlBONUS SHOT GLASS
*with purchase while supplies last
$200012 Cans of Old Milwaukee
$1310Sambuca 375ml
Retail: $32.61Tax + dep.: $7.29
Retail: $16.35Tax + dep.: $3.65
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62 Retail: $11.30
Tax + dep.: $1.80 Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62
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FREE ICEBudweiseravailableat -3°C
10% SENIORS DISCOUNT* SUNDAYS ‘TIL 6*Excludes sale items. We reserve the right to limit quantities.
GREAT DEAL!9 WINES UNDER
$9 ALWAYS
, & Wine Store
#108-1810 No. 9 Hwy. Agassiz(Prospera Bank Mall)
604.796.2086 ALL PRICES INCLUDE TAX & DEPOSIT
While Quantities Last
Each purchase over $25 earns you a stamp. Fill your card & receive a $20 credit to theAgassiz Liquor Store.
WE DELIVER!604.491.1010
Agassiz • HarrisonHope • Rosedale
E.Chilliwack
GREAT DEAL! 9 WINES UNDER $9
$2710
Captain Morgans Spiced Rum 750mlBONUS GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
ENTER TO WIN A PORTABLE BBQ!
WITH PURCHASE
BEER SPECIALS
FEATURE WINES
$2200
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
$3990
24 Cans of Budweiser and Budlight
$2710
Bombay Sapphire Gin 750mlBONUS SHOT GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
$3990
24 Cans of CanadianBONUS TOQUE OR COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2700
12 Pack Bottles CoronaBONUS COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2200
Kim Crawford Merlot
ALL LIQUOR AT GOVERNMENT STORE PRICING OR BELOW
Every Friday FREE small
PIZZA!compliments of
Demetre’s Pizzafor the rst 20 customers that
spend over $30 after
4pm!
Budweiser available at -3°C
ALCOHOL SPECIALS$2710
42 below Vodka 750mlBONUS SHOT GLASS
*with purchase while supplies last
$200012 Cans of Old Milwaukee
$1310Sambuca 375ml
Retail: $32.61Tax + dep.: $7.29
Retail: $16.35Tax + dep.: $3.65
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62 Retail: $11.30
Tax + dep.: $1.80 Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $22.52Tax + dep.: $4.48
, & Wine Store
#108-1810 No. 9 Hwy. Agassiz(Prospera Bank Mall)
604.796.2086 ALL PRICES INCLUDE TAX & DEPOSIT
While Quantities Last
Each purchase over $25 earns you a stamp. Fill your card & receive a $20 credit to theAgassiz Liquor Store.
WE DELIVER!604.491.1010
Agassiz • HarrisonHope • Rosedale
E.Chilliwack
GREAT DEAL! 9 WINES UNDER $9
$2710
Captain Morgans Spiced Rum 750mlBONUS GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
ENTER TO WIN A PORTABLE BBQ!
WITH PURCHASE
BEER SPECIALS
FEATURE WINES
$2200
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
$3990
24 Cans of Budweiser and Budlight
$2710
Bombay Sapphire Gin 750mlBONUS SHOT GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
$3990
24 Cans of CanadianBONUS TOQUE OR COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2700
12 Pack Bottles CoronaBONUS COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2200
Kim Crawford Merlot
ALL LIQUOR AT GOVERNMENT STORE PRICING OR BELOW
Every Friday FREE small
PIZZA!compliments of
Demetre’s Pizzafor the rst 20 customers that
spend over $30 after
4pm!
Budweiser available at -3°C
ALCOHOL SPECIALS$2710
42 below Vodka 750mlBONUS SHOT GLASS
*with purchase while supplies last
$200012 Cans of Old Milwaukee
$1310Sambuca 375ml
Retail: $32.61Tax + dep.: $7.29
Retail: $16.35Tax + dep.: $3.65
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62 Retail: $11.30
Tax + dep.: $1.80 Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $22.52Tax + dep.: $4.48
15 Cans of Old Milwaukee $2250
Retail: $18.26Tax & dep.: $4.24
15 Cans of BuschENTER TO WIN AN INFLATABLE BUSCH KAYAK*
*with purchase
$2250Retail: $18.26Tax & dep.: $4.24
24 Cans of Budweiser
and Budlight
$3990Retail: $32.61
Tax & dep.: $7.29
ENTER TO WIN A BEER FRIDGE*
*with purchase
24 Cans of ENTER
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24 Cans CanadianBONUS BALL CAP*
*with purchase while supplies last
$3990Retail: $32.61Tax & dep.: $7.29
FREE ICEBudweiseravailableat -3°C
SUNDAY12 PACK SALE!
Bud & Canadian
$20Limit 3 per customer
NEW 10% SENIORS DISCOUNT*Sundays till 6*Excludes sale items. We reserve the right to limit quantities.
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Baileys Original or Salted
Caramel 750ml
$2800Retail: $24.26
Tax & dep.: $3.74 , & Wine Store
#108-1810 No. 9 Hwy. Agassiz
(Prospera Bank Mall)604.796.2086 ALL PRICES INCLUDE
TAX & DEPOSIT While Quantities Last
Each purchase over
$25 earns you a
stamp. Fill your
card & receive a
$20 credit to the
Agassiz Liquor Store.
WE DELIVER!
604.491.1010Agassiz • Harrison
Hope • Rosedale
E.Chilliwack
GREAT DEAL! 9 WINES UNDER $9
$2710
Captain Morgans
Spiced Rum 750ml
BONUS GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
ENTER TO WIN A
PORTABLE BBQ!
WITH PURCHASE
BEER SPECIALS
FEATURE WINES
$2200Kim Crawford
Sauvignon Blanc
$399024 Cans of Budweiser
and Budlight
$2710
Bombay Sapphire Gin 750ml
BONUS SHOT GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
$3990
24 Cans of Canadian
BONUS TOQUE OR
COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2700
12 Pack Bottles Corona
BONUS COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2200
Kim Crawford Merlot
ALL LIQUOR AT GOVERNMENT STORE PRICING OR BELOW
Every Friday FREE small
PIZZA!compliments of
Demetre’s Pizza
for the rst 20
customers that
spend over
$30 after
4pm!
Budweiser available at -3°C
ALCOHOL SPECIALS
$271042 below Vodka 750ml
BONUS SHOT GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
$200012 Cans of Old Milwaukee
$1310Sambuca 375ml
Retail: $32.61
Tax + dep.: $7.29
Retail: $16.35
Tax + dep.: $3.65
Retail: $23.48
Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $11.30
Tax + dep.: $1.80
Retail: $19.05
Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $19.05
Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $23.48
Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $23.48
Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $22.52
Tax + dep.: $4.48
$1050
Bud/Bud Light/Kokanee 6 pack
Retail: $8.61Tax & dep.: $1.89
, & Wine Store
#108-1810 No. 9 Hwy. Agassiz(Prospera Bank Mall)
604.796.2086 ALL PRICES INCLUDE TAX & DEPOSIT
While Quantities Last
Each purchase over $25 earns you a stamp. Fill your card & receive a $20 credit to theAgassiz Liquor Store.
WE DELIVER!604.491.1010
Agassiz • HarrisonHope • Rosedale
E.Chilliwack
GREAT DEAL! 9 WINES UNDER $9
$2710
Captain Morgans Spiced Rum 750mlBONUS GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
ENTER TO WIN A PORTABLE BBQ!
WITH PURCHASE
BEER SPECIALS
FEATURE WINES
$2200
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
$3990
24 Cans of Budweiser and Budlight
$2710
Bombay Sapphire Gin 750mlBONUS SHOT GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
$3990
24 Cans of CanadianBONUS TOQUE OR COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2700
12 Pack Bottles CoronaBONUS COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2200
Kim Crawford Merlot
ALL LIQUOR AT GOVERNMENT STORE PRICING OR BELOW
Every Friday FREE small
PIZZA!compliments of
Demetre’s Pizzafor the rst 20 customers that
spend over $30 after
4pm!
Budweiser available at -3°C
ALCOHOL SPECIALS$2710
42 below Vodka 750mlBONUS SHOT GLASS
*with purchase while supplies last
$200012 Cans of Old Milwaukee
$1310Sambuca 375ml
Retail: $32.61Tax + dep.: $7.29
Retail: $16.35Tax + dep.: $3.65
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62 Retail: $11.30
Tax + dep.: $1.80 Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $22.52Tax + dep.: $4.48
Each purchase over $25 earns you a stamp. Fill your card & receive a $20 credit to the Agassiz Liquor Store.
Captain Morgan Spiced /Silver
Spiced 750ml
Retail: $23.83Tax & dep.: $3.67
Fireball1.14L
Retail: $28.09Tax & dep.: $4.41
Kahlua750ml
Retail: $22.52Tax & dep.: $3.48
$2750 $3250 $2600
Captain Morgan
10% SENIORS DISCOUNTValid from Nov 12 - 14 only
SHUTTLE BUS AVAILABLE BY DONATION. MINIMUM 6 PASSENGERS.
*ALL FOOD SPECIALS ARE IN HOUSE AND REQUIRE THE PURCHASE OF A BEVERAGE
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WEEKLY SPECIALS*
All You Can Eat Spaghetti $7 @4pm
Crab shoulder & 6 legs $8.99
Wings 50¢ each @4pm
Famous Fish & Chips $5.99 ALL DAY
6oz NY Steak Dinner $7.99 @4pm
Chicken dinner with all the � xings $10.99 @ 4pmFREE meat draw 1pm - 6pm
Bacon & Eggs $3.99 until 4pm 2 for 1 appies 4pm - 10pm.
Homemadesoup & sandwich
$7.50Lunch Special Happy Hour
M - Th 12pm - 2pm
Canadian & Coors Lite Pints
$4.25
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