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Facio becomes 'full-time mayor'Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
Leo Facio has always been up front about wanting to reclaim his seat as mayor of Harrison Hot Springs. He served from 2005 to 2008, and during that time managed to get many projects underway in the small village.
But in the 2008 election, he was ousted by then-councillor Ken Becotte, who carried on many of those projects to fruition. In fact, at many of the ribbon cuttings held over the past term, Facio was an honoured guest for his work toward projects such as the Spirit Square, the new bridge over the Miami River, and the new reservoir.
In many ways, Facio has never left council. Other than the odd holiday,
he's attended every council meeting, along with special meetings and budget meetings.
"I've kept my fi nger on the button of the community," he said, just days aft er being elected Harrison's mayor once again. He's sat on the advisory planning committee, the sustainability committee and kept involved by volunteering with Communities in Bloom.
And when election time came, he was already knocking on doors.
From what he heard from those he canvassed, he wasn't surprised to be elected.
"I have to be perfectly honest," he said. "When I was knocking on doors I had to guess I was in the 300 range."
He was just about exact. Saturday's unoffi cial numbers were at 303, and by Monday, that number changed to 304. Becotte came in third with 158. (For full results see page 2.)
It was a huge landslide in a Village where a relatively small number of votes are available each election. Th is year, 691 of 1,141 eligible voters came to the polls, a voter turnout of about 60.5%.
"It's great," he said. "Th e public has voted and they certainly wanted a change. Th ey said they would like to see me as mayor."
His fi rst order of business will be to meet with his council, and fi nd out what portfolios they'd like to hold.
Former mayor ousts Becotte in civic election
Leo Facio has been voted in as mayor of Harrison Hot Springs once again, defeating incumbent Mayor Ken Becotte in Saturday's civic election.
JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER
The Agassiz Harrison Hope
Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
Of all those who threw their names into the civic election hat, John Van Laerhoven probably had the easiest election time.
With no one else running alongside him, the current councillor knew back in October that he'd become the District of Kent's next mayor.
Current mayor Lorne Fisher had decided to run for council, and has since won, and no one else stepped up to the plate.
At the outset of the election period, Van Laerhoven told the Observer it was "a bit disappointing" not get the excitement of running a campaign. But in the end, he settled into that comfort zone, and began focusing on what he'd like to achieve in his three year term.
He even sat among the audience at the District of Kent's all candidates debate a few weeks ago, to see the process from the other side of the coin.
"It was a lot easier to be watching," he said, with a knowing smile. Whoever voters decided on, he was prepared to work with.
"We had credible candidates running," he said. "And I want to thank the citizens who came out to vote."
But he doesn't see himself so much as a leader, or boss, as a part of an important team that will move the community forward.
"I value the team approach," he said, and wants
Councillor moves up to mayor's
chair
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Mayor Becotte loses to Facio in HarrisonPost earns seat on Kent council
Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
Th e results for the Dis-trict of Kent civic elec-tion came in just minutes aft er 8 p.m. Saturday, thanks to the new elec-tronic polling station.
Th ree of the District of Kent’s incumbent coun-
cillors, and the current mayor, all attended the local fi re department’s annul awards ceremony Saturday night. At about 8:15, Kent’s CAO Wal-lace Mah received a phone call and began rapidly writing down numbers. Th ose at his table watched intently as the numbers came in, in-cluding incumbent may-or and council candidate Lorne Fisher, and John Van Laerhoven, who won the mayoral seat by acclamation.
Incumbent councilor Darcy Striker earned 695 votes. Newcomer Duane Post came in second with 637 votes. Incumbent Holger Schwichtenberg
received 602 votes. Cur-rent mayor Lorne Fisher ran for council and was fourth with 477 votes.
District of Kent com-prises four council seats, and six were running for election. Incumbent councillor Ken Schwaer-zle earned 418 votes and newcomer Bill Crouch earned 258.
Defeated mayor
In Harrison Hot Springs, Mayor Ken Be-cotte was surrounded by supporters at Muddy Waters Cafe following
Saturday night’s election, along with a slate of can-didates who had cam-paigned together.
Th e slate included Be-cotte, incumbent coun-cilors Dave Kenyon and Dave Harris and new-comers Sonja Reyerse-Peters and Richard Shel-ley. But it was Peters and Shelley who won seats in this election, while the veteran politicians lost their seats.
Former mayor Leo Fa-cio ran again, and won with 304 votes. Former mayor John Allen earned 181 votes and Becotte earned 158. Two other candidates ran for may-or, Leslie Ghezesan (24 votes) and Arnold Caruk (20 votes).
Nine people ran forHarrison’s four council seats, and only one in-cumbent councilor, Al-lan Jackson, won his seatback. Jackson topped the polls with 345 votes.
Zoltan Kiss camesecond with 302 votes.Peters was a close thirdwith 298 votes, and Rich-ard Shelley was fourth inthe polls with 284 votes.
Other candidatesnumbers were: Andrew Baziuk, 269; incumbentBob Perry, 261; DaveHarris, 237; Dave Ke-nyon, 205 and Niek deBrouwer, 205.
Th e offi cial swearing in ceremonies for theDistrict of Kent and Har-rison will each be held on Dec. 5.
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District of Kent CAO Wallace Mah receives the results of the civic election while attending the Kent Fire Department’s annual awards banquet on Saturday night.
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to encourage open and frank discussion in council chambers.
He is proud of being a part of council the last three years, especially considering the council has managed to operate "with proper decorum."
He is going into the job as mayor with a keen eye on the entire community, and not necessarily individual needs.
"It's not about individuals, it's about the community as a whole," he said. "Th at's what makes the job diffi cult. We have to look at all the information, listen to what people have to say, ask them questions, and then make the thoughtful decisions."
It's an approach, and the knowledge, that you can't please all the people all the time.
Like most new mayors in B.C., Van Laerhoven will be meeting with his new council members over the next few days to fi nd out where they'd like to devote their time.
With three years experience on council, he knows the time commitment involved with committees and portfolios. And it's important to match council members up with the right causes.
"Anyone who has served knows they are making a signifi cant commitment to the community," Van
Laerhoven said. "I want to applaud all of those who put their names forward."
In particular, the roles fi lled by defeated councilor Ken Schwaerzle will have to be fi lled. Schwaerzle was a "great ambassador," for the community of Agassiz, Van Laerhoven said.
"He gave a lot of his time on committees, attending a lot of meetings and oft en advocating for a lot of issues," he said, and his love of the area was obvious.
While some mayors elected in are planning for sweeping changes, Van Laerhoven intends to step into the role
quietly. "I hope to make
decisions that are good for the town, the future of the town and its citizens," he said.
One of the items that has come up recently is the possibility of a new gymnasium that would be attached to the Fitness/ Activity Centre. Th e plans have only just come to council at its most recent regular meeting, and is in early stages. Funding may be available to help with the completion of the gym, which is the next phase of the 10-year-old fi tness centre.
Van Laerhoven is supportive of the plan so far.
"When there are
opportunities, we have to seize them," he said.
Van Laerhoven has a bit of history with politics. A teacher for more than 30 years, he was also the Teacher's Association President for two years, and the vice president for another two years.
Born in Holland, Van Laerhoven moved to Canada with his family at age fi ve. Th ey lived in Saskatchewan for one year before traveling to B.C. He and his wife Cathy have raised three children in Agassiz.
Th e new council will be sworn in on Dec. 5 during a special council meeting.
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John Van Laerhoven will be the District of Kent's mayor for the next three years, winning the seat by acclamation.
JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER
He'll meet with CAO Ted Tisdale to talk about where the Village is at, fi nancially and otherwise.
And aft er the new year, there will be "a retreat to discuss the upcoming year and future years, to see what projects have to completed, and what we have to move ahead with," he said. Aft er that, the councilors will have the opportunity to attend council school, where they'll learn more about the fundamentals of the job ahead and even participate in
mock council meetings. He is planning for some
immediate changes to council, including a return to the two meetings a month council schedule. He will also hold a question and answer period aft er each meeting for all items the public would like to discuss.
He campaigned on the idea of being a "full-time mayor" and said he will always be on hand to discuss issues with the public.
Some of the issues he's passionate about, and the public
can expect to see some action on, include the "east sector," an increase in development, attracting more festivals, starting a health and wellness program, the creation of a skateboard park and a fi ve-pin bowling alley, and creating better liaisons with the school and families.
"We need growth," he said. "Without growth, we cannot attract the businesses that we will require in Harrison. How can we reduce our carbon footprint if we have to drive everyhwere?"
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Facio aims to promote growth
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Thank-you for givingme the opportunity
to serve as yournew Councillor in
HARRISON HOT SPRINGS!
Zoltan T. Kiss
MAYOR KEN BECOTTE
It has been a privilege to serve as Mayor of Harrison Hot Springs for the past three years.
I sincerely mean that and have no regrets for having had this experience.
My heartfelt thanks to those wonderful people that believed in what I was doing for the Village and to the terri c staff we have working there. My thanks and appreciation to Dave Harris and Dave Kenyon, who are true gentlemen and have served Council well. Congratulations to Sonja
Reyerse-Peters and Richard Shelley who will be refreshing new voices on Council. Thank you once again to all those
who gave me their support.
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE - 2011
Th ank you to all whoParticipated in the Remembrance
Day program, who purchased wreaths and poppies, who stood in the cold making poppies available, who marched in the parade to the
Cenotaph, who stood in the pouring rain at the cenotaph, who bowed their
heads at 11 o’clock on the 11th.
Th e spirit of Dr. John McRaeRests
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Remembrance DayIn Agassiz Harrison
Branch 32, Royal Canadian Legion
To the residents of Kent, Thank you for your faith in my abilities
and for electing me to the District of Kent Council. Together we will move forward
in continuing to make this a great community to live and do business.
Sincerely, Duane Post 604-819-1470
THANK YOU
Bob PerryFor all your efforts in your capacity as Councillor for the Village of Harrison Hot Springs.
All the best, the Hooper family
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The Agassiz Harrison Hope New faces at FVRD boardBLACK PRESS
All but one of the seven elec-toral area incumbents at the Fraser Valley Regional District board were re-elected Saturday.
But mayors from fi ve com-munities — Abbotsford, Mis-sion, Kent, Hope and Harrison Hot Springs — who sat at the regional board were not re-elected, meaning there’s going to be a sharp learning curve as the new mayors are introduced to the complexities of regional government.
“It’s going to be interesting,” said Dick Bogstie, long-time director in Electoral Area G (Hatzic Prairie/McConnell Creek) who lost his seat to
challenger Ray Boucher by a vote of 129-87, according to the preliminary results.
“Th e learning curve for ev-erybody is going to be huge,” Bogstie said.
Boucher was not available to comment on his victory Mon-day.
Most incumbent area direc-tors were returned with healthy majorities, except in the Chilli-wack River Valley where chal-lenger Taryn Dixon fi nished close behind incumbent David Lamson.
Lamson was returned in Area E (Chilliwack River Val-ley/Cultus Lake) by a vote of 172-148 over Dixon.
Lloyd Forman was returned in Area A (Boston Bar/North Bend) by a vote of 138-33 over Jim Fougere.
Dennis Adamson was re-turned in Area B (Yale/Sun-shine Valley) by a vote of 104-68 over Andy Bishop.
Wendy Bales was returned in Area C (Lake Errock/Hem-lock Valley) by a vote of 147-18-108 respectively over Colin Faulkner and Mel Waarden-burg.
Bill Dickey was returned in Area D (Popkum/Bridal Falls) by a vote of 152-59 over Mi-chael Henshall.
Al Stobbart was returned in Area G (Deroche/Nicomen Is-
land) by a vote of 153-49 overLea Ricketts.
Bogstie, who has been serv-ing in elected offi ce nearly con-tinuously since he was a direc-tor at the Dewdney-AlouetteRegional District three yearsbefore it merged in 1995 withtwo other regional districts toform the FVRD, said he’s look-ing forward now to fi nally get-ting around to his retirement.
“I’ve been doing this a longtime,” he said, about his posi-tion at the FVRD where he wasalso chairman of the Commu-nity and Regulatory ServicesCommittee.
“I’m looking forward to timefor me,” he said.
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Agassiz RCMP busted another mar-ijuana grow op last week, this time in the 5700 block of the Lougheed High-way.
Th ey had the assistance of the Centralized Marijuana Enforcement Team, the Emergency Response Team and the Police Dog Service as they executed a search warrant in a barn. Th e search started at about 10 a.m. on Nov. 17, but continued well into the evening as the operation was dis-mantled.
Seized from the barn was more than 2,500 plants and about $300,000
worth of equipment, including twolarge generators and an industrial-sized air conditioner. "Initial esti-mates put the grow at being worthapproximately $575,000," said Cst. Tracy Wolbeck. "Marijuana growersoft en cut several crops a year making this grow worth upwards of $2 million a year."
One male was arrested on the prop-erty and charges of production of a controlled substance and possessionfor the purpose of traffi cking havebeen recommended, she said.
Grow op could have earned $2 million a year
RCMP spent most of last Thursday dismantling a large grow op in a barn on Lougheed Highway in Agassiz.
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Service awards handed out to Agassiz’s heroesJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
For 52 years, the Agas-siz Fire Department has gotten together to cele-brate their achievements, and this year’s awards ceremony was full of con-gratulations for fellow members.
Awards were handed out to numerous fi re fi ghters on Saturday night at the Friendship House, including Wayne Ball, who earned his 20 year recognition.
Offi cially, that award is the Governor General of Canada Fire Services Exemplary Service Med-al In Recognition of 20 Years of Loyal Exemplary Service to Public Security in Canada. Ball served 11 years in Sooke and nine in Agassiz, and has no plans to quit his current role.
He delivered his speech to much ribbing and laughter, but also applause for a job well done. Like many members of the de-
partment, he thanked his wife for being supportive of a sometimes inconve-nient line of work.
Lieutenant Dwight Schneider was thanked by the District for his many volunteer hours — 123 hours this year.
He was also given the Province of B.C. 25-year long service medal and the Agassiz Fire Depart-ment’s 25-year long ser-vice pin and bar.
Firefi ghter Ryan Chai-rot earned the James G. Morrow Memorial Award for Rookie of the Year.
Lieutenant Mitch Baker was given the Carl Tyft ing Memorial Shield Award for Firefi ghter of the Year.
Four members hit the fi ve-year milestone, earn-ing a long service pin and bar. Th ey were Captain Keith Myles, Lieutenant Mitch Baker, fi refi ghter Trista Blinkhorn and fi re-fi ghter Alex Klaassen.
Firefi ghters Chris Wil-son and Andrew Brohm-
an earned their 15-year long service pin and bar.
An Honorary Life-time Member Award was handed out to Captain Michael Price. Price also received the Governor General of Canada Fire Services Exemplary Ser-vice Medal in Recogni-tion of 20 Years of Loyal
Exemplary Service to Public Security in Cana-da.
On June 22, 1995 in Ottawa, Price received the Medal of Bravery from Governor General Romeo LeBlanc for go-ing above and beyond the call of duty to save a life in a structure fi re. Dep-
uty Chief Gerald Basten re-told the story of that fi re to the crowd at the awards night.
Th e biggest award of the night came right at the end, when fi refi ghter Simon Ozzard was giv-en the Commendation Plaque from the Solicitor General and the Offi ce of
the Fire Commissioner.He was awarded for his
heroic actions on May 24 this year, at a motor vehi-cle accident in Chilliwack, where he insisted that the person who caused the accident needed medi-cal attention and should not be allowed to drive her vehicle any further.
Later, when the woman was being transported to the hospital, she wentinto cardiac arrest. Onthat day, she lived be-cause of his decisive ac-tion. It is also a testament to his good judgment andcourage, demonstrating aselfl ess dedication to life safety.
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The rookies of the Agassiz Fire Department sing Christmas carols at each annual award ceremony, and this year they were joined by the three mem-bers of the Junior Firefighter Program. Ross McInroy, Dave Kerr and Colton Ozzard of the Junior Firefighters sang with Andrea Seymour, Mike Shaw, Mike Vanlaerhoven and Ed Pineda (in back, not shown).
JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER
Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
Th ere are two new fac-es in the Fraser Cascade Board of Education, fol-lowing Saturday's civic election.
One of them is Rose Tustian, who is actually making a return to the board aft er three years off . She will cover the Agassiz-Harrison area with incumbents Alan Fraser and Ron John-stone.
In the Hope electoral area, the new trustee is Pat Furness. Pat will work alongside current board chair Linda Mc-Mullan and Marv Cope.
Trustees who were not re-elected are Jim Sin-clair (who served Hope) and Marilyn Warren (Agassiz-Harrison).
A seventh seat is held on the Fraser Cascade school board, in the Canyon electoral area.
Th at seat was won by incumbent Tom Hen-drickson by acclama-tion.
Th e school board meets regularly in a rotating list of schools in Harrison, Agassiz, Hope and Boston Bar,
and those meetings are open to the public.
It was a tight race for school board, with Tu-stian and Furness chal-lenging the incumbents.
Fraser earned 1,012 votes; Johnstone earned 1,004; Tustian earned
878; McMullan earned 1,115; Cope earned 946 and Furness earned 937. Warren and Sinclair earned 820 and 759 re-spectively.
For full results, visit us online at www.ahob-server.com.
Two challengers voted to school board
Ozzard commended for life-saving actions
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Mayor Elect LEO FACIO
To the residents and businesses of Harrison Hot Springs... Thank you for your support and faith in me.
To my family, friends and volunteers who helped me with my campaign... thank you.
Let us all move ahead with a positive outlook for our community.
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B.C.’s carbon emission trading plan died last week at the age of four. No service was announced.
Th e end came as the B.C. capital hosted politicians from neighbouring U.S. states and western provinces for their annual economic conference. Washington, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico followed through with plans to withdraw from the Western Climate Initiative, leaving California, B.C., and theoretically Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec to come up with a trading system to put further costs on greenhouse gas emissions.
Fossil fuel kingpins Alberta and Saskatchewan wanted nothing to do with the WCI from the beginning, when it set a goal of 15
per cent reduction in emissions by 2020.
Th is leaves B.C. as the only jurisdiction in North America with a carbon tax, and an emission reduction target twice as ambitious – 33 per cent by 2020. Because of that tax, all B.C.’s border states and provinces have an economic advantage for emitting industries. And with natural gas development booming and population growing, B.C.’s emissions continue upward.
Industry representatives gave the legislature fi nance committee the view from ground level. Take farming.
“None of our competitors have a carbon tax,” Garnet Etsell of the B.C. Agriculture Council told the committee’s Chilliwack hearing. “Th is has cost us, to date, with the last increase, $45 million a year. With the increase that’s anticipated in 2012, that’ll be $65 million. Keep in mind that the agriculture industry last year had a cumulative net loss of $80
million.”B.C.’s biggest greenhouse
gas emitters are the petroleum and cement manufacturing industries. Th ey only pay the tax on fuel while signifi cant process emissions are tax-exempt. But even that is stimulating demand for cement imported from outside
B.C. Th is not only hurts domestic producers, it adds emissions via trucking or rail shipping.
Th en there is B.C.’s “carbon neutral public sector,” where provincial and local governments are forced to buy carbon off sets.
Th e Pacifi c Carbon Trust then funds emission-reduction projects for big emitters such as
gas plants in the northeast.So fi ve years on, that’s the
upshot of Gordon Campbell’s loft y goal to lead the world in climate action. We’re hurting our own agriculture and manufacturing, and transferring scarce funds from hospitals, senior care homes and schools to subsidize profi table energy corporations. And emissions are still rising.
It’s no wonder the fi nance committee has recommended major changes to Finance Minister Kevin Falcon. He should cap the carbon tax at the 2012 rate. He should “address the inequity for B.C. cement producers,” and also “consider immediate carbon tax exclusions for agriculture, including the greenhouse sector, and public institutions.”
Falcon allowed last week that B.C.’s competitive position must be considered, now that U.S. President Barack Obama has reversed himself on the need for an emission trading system that would have levelled the North
American playing fi eld. Look for changes when Falcon tables his fi rst budget in February.
Does this mean B.C.’s climate strategy is dead? No. Delegates from U.S. states and Alberta gathered in front of the legislature to kick the tires on B.C.’s newest weapon, natural gas-powered vehicles. Garbage trucks, school buses and milk truck fl eets have switched from diesel to natural gas, and thanks to its abundance and low price, they’re saving 50 per cent on fuel bills.
Th e trucks and buses eliminate particulate pollution and reduce carbon emissions by 30 per cent compared to gasoline or diesel.
Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom says natural gas is being considered for BC Ferries, the largest public-sector emissions source of all, which is exempt from the carbon neutrality rule.
Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com
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As most of you know I had decided not to run again for the position of councillor in Harrison Hot Springs owing to insinuations made by a couple of individuals regarding my employment with Civic Consultants, a consulting engineering company that engineering services for the Village of Harrison Hot Springs. A group of residents convinced me to set my personal feelings aside and to run for re-election despite these unfounded accusations.
Now with the election in full force this same issue has once again surfaced. My position has always been to refuse to sink to the level of making negative and derogatory remarks about other candidates. I also refuse to respond to derogatory comments that other candidates may direct my way. Unfortunately it seems to be part of the election process. I don’t like it and I believe most voters do not like it either. What I can’t tolerate and I feel I have to respond to are incorrect and erroneous statements made as facts.
An “Election Newsletter” has been circulated stating that I personally charge the Village of Harrison Hot Springs $90 per hour for my services. Th is is simply untrue. To set the record straight here are the facts in relation to what I do for the Village.
• Activities associated with my role as councillor — I am paid a salary to serve as councillor and this covers meeting time and the many hours I devote to analysis of all issues related to council business including decisions regarding development
and infrastructure. I am the chair of a number of committees such as the Canada Day Committee and Communities in Bloom. I am the council liaison to Mountain Institution Citizens Advisory Committee and Harrison Hot Springs Public Works. I have also served as chair of the Show Kids You Care Committee and I work with the popular Story Time in the Park program. Th e personal hours spent on all of these activities are covered by my salary as a councillor.
• Activities associated with my employment with Civic Consultants — I work on a part time basis for Civic Consultants on numerous projects some of which are in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs. I have always excused myself from council meetings where Civic Consultants proposals are to be discussed and voted on. Civic Consultants invoices the Village for work done based on an arm’s length negotiated contract for engineering services. I receive a salary from Civic Consultants for the quality assurance inspection work I perform for them but I absolutely do not charge the Village directly. If you have any doubts or questions about this please feel free to contact the Village CAO for verifi cation.
Whether working for the Village in my capacity as councillor or as an employee of Civic Consultants, I have always done the best I possibly can for this wonderful Village and its residents. Th ose are the facts.
Dave Harris
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In past elections in the District of Kent, there has been an understanding among candidates to forgo outdoor campaign signs in favour of a donation to
Agassiz Harrison Community Services. Th is tradition was started some 20 years ago to reduce waste and to support a very worthwhile local cause.
Th is year, $500 was donated by three candidates, Darcy Striker, Holger Schwichtenberg and Lorne Fisher.
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I am Ian Maw, Director of Marketing of Harrison Hot Springs Resort and in my spare time, I am also the Chair of Tourism Harrison, this community's 'Destination Marketing Organization'.
I recently had the opportunity to read a newsletter as provided by mayoralty candidate John Allen and wanted to set the record straight.
Under the heading 'Election Spending', candidate Allen suggests that Robert Reyerse, the executive director of Tourism Harrison, was appointed by the current Mayor, Ken Becotte. Nothing could be further from the truth. Last spring, the board of directors sought a new executive director aft er the
resignation of the incumbent Stephanie Key who had accepted a terrifi c opportunity to return to civic administration. A selection committee including myself and two other members of the board interviewed four shortlisted candidates with Mr. Reyerse being the successful candidate. Th e Mayor of Harrison Hot Springs is not a member of the board and could not therefore be a member of the selection committee.
Tourism Harrison is primarily funded by a tax on guestrooms of 'fi xed roof ' accommodation providers with a minimum of four sleeping rooms. In Harrison Hot Springs, this includes a variety of hotels, motels and B and B's. RV facilities and campsites do not charge this tax. Visitors to
Harrison Hot Springs fund this organisation, not the taxpayers of Harrison Hot Springs.
Th e Village of Harrison Hot Springs provides less than 10 per ent of Tourism Harrison's funding, this supplement supports the operation of the Visitor Centre and was in place when Mr. Allen served as Mayor.
Th ese are very challenging times in our industry, with fewer Americans coming north and more Canadians heading south – hotels and resorts across the province are fi ghting for a shrinking travel market. We are fortunate to have a strategic thinker like Robert Reyerse as our Executive Director at Tourism Harrison.
Ian Maw
Mayor couldn't appoint Reyerse
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Care home residents enjoying group’s songs and anticsSingers let the sunshine in
Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
For much of the year, a group of ladies have been bringing sunshine to the ones who need it most in Agassiz and Hope. Doris and the Sunshine Ladies started singing at rotating list of care homes in May, on a weekly basis, and for special occasions such as birthdays.
But they’re not sing-ing as entertainers, Do-ris Rusnak insists.
“We’re sing-alongers,” she says. “And we wear silly hats to make the people smile.”
Some of the ladies bring their instruments, Mary Fisher with her guitar, for example. Rus-nak brings along her q-chord, an auto harp with no strings. She learned how to play that while traveling down south over the past several years.
“I was a snowbird for years,” she says, “and that’s when I started singing with a group.”
In May, she decided it would be nice to share music with local seniors, and the Sunshine Ladies quickly formed. Each week, they are booked into one of the care homes to spend time with the residents. But those sing-alongs have become so popular, Rusnak and the others wanted to include the community.
So, they’re bringing
their sing-along to the Hope Station House for a public event.
Everyone is invited to join in the Christmas Carol Sing-along, on Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. As a spe-cial treat, the youth from St. Anthony’s in Agassiz will be joining in, form-ing a live nativity as part of the entertainment.
Th ey are expecting
some of the care home residents in Hope to be in the audience, and they’re hoping to show the community some of the positive eff ects of singing.
“We sing songs that people remember,” Rus-nak says, and even those who can’t sing along, or can’t remember the songs, are oft en hum-
ming along and clap-ping.
But most of all, they end up smiling.
“We just look so ridic-ulous in our funny hats,” she says.
To learn about the Doris and the SunshineSingers, phone 604-796-0442 or email [email protected].
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The St. Anthony’s Youth Group is working with the Sunshine Ladies this holi-day season, depicting a live nativity scene while the ladies sing songs.
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by Rebecca SchramKHAC PRESIDENT
Th e Kent Harrison Arts Coun-cil is a non-profi t organization with a mandate, for nearly 40 years, of nurturing and support-ing local arts and culture in the Agassiz-Harrison region, and is presently supported fi nancially by the BC Arts Council, the Vil-lage of Harrison, and the Kent-Harrison Foundation.
We provide the only service of its kind in the area, operating a public art gallery with 10 annual shows, including shows for stu-dent artwork, First Nations stu-dent artwork, Th e Monday Paint-ers, and the all-ages November theme shows such as the ‘Small Works’ show on now until Dec. 4, as well as a range of programs accessible to all who wish to par-ticipate.
Our community partnerships are extremely important to us, for without them we would be
strictly limited in what we could achieve as an organization, es-pecially in light of the recent de-cline in government funding for the arts. Th e Harrison Festival of the Arts, the Agassiz Public Li-brary, the Village of Harrison and Harrison Tourism, Th e Agassiz-Harrison-Hope Observer, School District #78, and the Kent-Harri-son Foundation continue to work with us to provide the kind of services to the community we are so proud to off er.
We continually strive to focus on our strengths as one of the smaller, unique arts councils in British Columbia, while fi nding ways to improve our profession-alism and our profi le in the com-munities we serve.
On Nov. 27 at 1 p.m., we will be having our Annual General Meeting at the Ranger Station Art Gallery, 98 Rockwell Drive in Harrison Hot Springs. Th e pur-pose of the AGM is to elect the
Society’s offi cers and to plan forour future. If you have an interestin the arts, and in fostering pride in local art especially, we invite you to attend the AGM.
If you are not yet a member of the Kent Harrison Arts Council, please consider becoming one asonly members can have a voteat the AGM. Memberships areavailable at the Ranger StationArt Gallery for $20 per person and $15 for seniors.
Over the next few months thearts council is going to be plan-ning events to celebrate our 40thAnniversary, and entering into amembership campaign. Placeslike the Ranger Station and the programs off ered by the Kent Harrison Arts Council enhance the quality of life in our commu-nities. We encourage you and in-vite you to get involved and have a say in the direction the arts council will take over the next 40 years.
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December calendar full of songs and sights once again
Winter’s not sleepy in Harrison Hot SpringsTh ough the Eagle Fest is
over, the eagles will stay for the winter and nature lov-ers, never perturbed by less than comfortable weather, will keep looking for the one elusive and perfect photo to expose them.
Th e photo art show “Nature Exposed” at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa is fur-ther proof that photography has become an art form all by itself. Th ere is Fred Gornall’s photography, for instance, which shows grace, strength and fragility at the same time in its subjects. Th en there is Aaron Goodis whose photos show a distinct touch of im-pressionism or, at other times, give the feel of “still pictures”. But there is much more to see and the fact that photog-raphers love to tell how they found their images and how they look for them, makes a show like this unique and special.
Th e elections are over, too, and here in Harrison Hot Springs, it was a tough one, as usual. In my opinion, it speaks well for our commu-nity that there are so many capable people in a relatively small population who are
willing to act on be-half of all of us. My congratulations go to the new or re-elected members of the Vil-lage Council, while my thanks go to all who dared to stand up and be counted - this is what keeps our village so vi-brant! On Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., come to the Memorial Hall and witness the inaugu-ration of the newly-elected council.
But now, aft er all the hustle and bustle of the election, we should take a deep breath and concentrate on the month of December, the month of Christmas. By this, however, I do not mean to go from one hasty mode into another — far from it. Let’s relax, enjoy, have fun!
Christmas, in our larger area, is getting a headstart with “Christmas in the Coun-try” at Kilby on Nov. 26 and 27. Th e Trillium Restaurant of Minter Gardens off ers “Nutcracker Brunches” every Sunday during the month of December. On Dec. 8, 7 p.m., it is almost a “must” to attend
the Agassiz Carol-ing Fest at the Ag-ricultural Hall and so is the HHS Mul-ticultural Choir’s concert of Sunday, Dec. 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the HHS Memo-rial Hall. Both con-certs are free but for a donation to the Agassiz-Harrison Food Bank and both off er refreshments and great Christmas
music to put you in the right spirit. Th is year, the Multicul-tural Choir will also feature the St. Anthony’s Women Choristers, Dru Yates, sopra-no and Alix Robinson, cel-list. What more can I say?
Tthe fi rst weekend in De-cember off ers more opportu-nities to fi nd the special gift s you are looking for: Th e Lion’s Christmas Market in Agassiz and the “Christmas Crawl” in Harrison Hot Springs - the “Crawl” being open both days of the weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For the kids, there is the popular “Breakfast with Santa” at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3rd at the HHS Memo-rial Hall. Aft erwards, in the Village Mall, the winter ban-
ners, designed from pictures created by students of Harri-son Hot Springs School, will be unveiled to culminate an event promoted by the HHS Communities in Bloom Committee. In the evening at 5 p.m., take the kids to the Harrison “ Lagoon Lantern Light-up”, for the children and those “young at heart” and at 6 p.m. the mayor will throw the switch to light up the village. Take a leisurely drive through Harrison Hot Springs and be charmed by the many beautifully deco-rated and illuminated houses on display.
Last, not least, pay a visit to the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa and see the Christmas trees on display in the Tower foyer. Th ey are there to be seen all through the month of December — don’t miss it!
I am sure there is more and I will try to let you know about it. But, whatever we do, there is one event we should not miss: on a clear night, let’s walk along the Harrison Hot Springs’ beach, enjoy the view over the lake, the mountains and the stars in the sky and it will put everything into perspective!
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RUTH ALTENDORF
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PUBLIC NOTICEApplication for a Permanent Change to a Liquor Licence
Thank you to those who came to see the diverse fi lms: “Reel Injun”; “Schooling the World” &
“Pray the Devil Back to Hell”. The fi lms were enlightening & thought provoking, they all “ignited” conversation, an increased awareness & an understanding of this world.
Special thanks for the technical services of David Ehret & Kieran Forge, to our community supporters, the loan
of fi lms by Amnesty International & the National Film Board. All of the generous donations will go to both our local
Food Bank & Amnesty International (Vancouver).
“When we enlarge our view of the world, we deepen our understanding of our own lives.”
~ Yo-Yo Ma
COMMUNITY SOCIAL JUSTICECOMMUNITY SOCIAL JUSTICE
From Agassiz United & All Saints Anglican Churches
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halts second builder50 Years Ago, 1961• At a meeting of
the Fall Fair organiza-tion, it was learned that the 1961 fair showed a good profi t. Member-ships totaled $324, gate admission was $246, games and rides made $818, food sales were $145 and the dance net-ted $135. Th e associa-tion had spent $1,000 for games and a new children’s ride, which almost paid for itself in the fi rst year. Th e tro-phy for the highest ag-gregate points was won by Mrs. Lew Davis. Th e family trophy went
to Mrs. Fred Striker, Valdean and Ted, and Guenther Schwichten-burg received a $25 cheque for having the best-paying pea crop.
• Construction of the new hotel on the Lougheed Highway at Davis Lane had already begun and work on the downtown Agassiz hotel was halted. Th e builder of the down-town project stated he would not build a hotel to compete with anoth-er in the area.
• Clubs at the Agassiz High School were start-ing up. Besides the var-
ious sports teams to try out for, students could play intramural basket-ball, start practicing for the cross country runs, take up rope climbing and gymnastics, or join the bowling league, or the Future Teachers Club, the Camera Club, the ISCF Club, the Li-brary Club, or the Ball-room Dancing Club. Th e students council
was planning to hold a fudge sale at noon hour and sock hops were be-ing considered for ev-ery second Friday.
• Birch fi rewood was a popular item in the 1960s, with many peo-ple using wood stoves and wood fi replaces. Logs cut into fi ve foot lengths were off ered for $5 a cord or $9 deliv-ered.
Community
A family writing con-test is once again being held to honour Family Literacy Day in January. Families can pick up their writing kits now from the Agassiz Library.
Families must write and illustrate a children's story, and return their submission to the library by Dec. 31. Entries will be judged by a commu-nity panel and the win-ner or winners will be honoured at a special event on Jan. 27.
Families writing contest
ECHOES FROM THE PAST
12 Agassiz Harrison Hope Observer Friday, November 25, 2011
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TreblehookFri., Nov. 25th
The Black DovesSat., Nov. 26th
COMMUNITY CORNER NOVEMBER 2011*(Due to space limitations, each week we will publish a different set of groups & activities from the community)
The Agassiz U.C.W. - Christmas Tea, Bazaar & Bake Sale. Sat., Nov. 26th 1:30 - 3 pm
Storytime with Crackle. Back after a summer of reading by the pool, Crackle the library crow and Terrill
have a new season of stories and fun for preschoolers and their families. Every Friday at 10:15 am. Drop in,
free and a lot of fun.
Play Lions TV Bingo! Every Thursday 6-7 pm on Shaw Cable Channel 4. Tickets may be purchased at “That
Store in Agassiz”, “Ledoux Hardware” or “Chehalis General Store”.
Hope Community Choir: All are welcome. Ability to read music not necessary. Rehearsal at Hope
United Church, 310 Queens, Hope. Tuesdays 7 - 8:30 pm $2 drop in fee. Contact Addie Murphy 604.869.5886
Music Director: Susan Westmacott 604.869.2185
Hooked on Books: Agassiz – Harrison Library Book Club. Prepare for a great discussion on “The Secret
Life of Bees” by Sue Monk Kidd at the next meeting on Wednesday, December 14th, 6:30 pm at the Agassiz
Library. The talk is lively, the people friendly, the refreshments – free! Come on by, pick up your copy and be
part of this drop-in, no-membership required club.
Walk Like A Man: A Book by Robert And About Bruce, Saturday, Nov 26th 2:00pm-3:30pm Agassiz Library.
Bestselling author, Robert Wiersema grew up when The Boss was young, and was the symbol of cool, a bit
of bad, and a lot of music. Using his devoted fandom to Bruce Springsteen, the life Robert tells is his own in
his newest book. ‘Walk Like A Man’ is Robert’s just released memoir and a wander through his personal life
story, but also a soundtrack of the times and places about which he has written. Many of us will relate to
the era, places and predicaments of the seemingly ordinary person that Robert thinks he is. Don’t miss an
afternoon with him as he launches his new book in the town of his youth. First come, fi rst seated, free event
and his book will be for sale.
LOCAL EVENTS
Agassiz Christian Reformed Church 7452 Morrow Rd. Sundays at 10am & 7pm. Call 604-796-9474.Agassiz United Church 6860 Lougheed Highway. Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School at 11am. All welcome. For info call Rev. Mary Duncan 604-796-2680All Saints Anglican Church 6904 #9 Highway, Agassiz. Service at 10am Sundays.
Mountainview Community Church meets for worship and fellowship on Sundays at 10:30am in the Ag Hall. Everyone welcome. 604-796-2429.
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 7237 Morrow Road. Sunday, 9am & 11am, Tues to Sat – 9am. Everyone Welcome. Contact Father John Trischler 604-796-9181. The Harrison Gospel Chapel Sunday Worship Service begins at 10:30am. 514 Lillooet Ave, HHS. Call 604-796-9500 Everyone welcome. e-mail: [email protected] • harrisongospelchapel.com
St. Peter’s Anglican Church 51380 Church Street, Rosedale. Call 604-794-7252
JOIN US IN WORSHIP
December 3, 2011 10 am - 4 pm
at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall
LIONS CLUBLIONS CLUB
BEST RATES! Chris @
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Saturday & SundayNovember 26 & 27, 2011
10:30 am - 4 pm
Local Crafters & ArtizansVendor Tables Available
Harrison Mills Community Hall1995 School Road, Harrison Mills BC
For more information please contactMary at (604)-796-9261 or Sara at (604)-807-5991
Harrison Mills ChristmasHarrison Mills Christmas
OPEN HOUSE!Mt. Woodside Estate
(Next to Art Gallery)#12-2216 Lougheed Hwy.
Moving Sale!Crafts, Xmas decor, lights, jewelry, furniture,
camping stuff, garden gear & linen etc.
Sat., Nov. 26th - Mon., Nov. 28th 10 am - 5 pmDoor Prize & Free Coffee!
WE NEVER WALK ALONETh e time comes when those whom have loved
the longest and best will travel far aheadinto a place of joy and rest...
And we must walk a lonely paththrough shadows for a while
without a certain kindred voice,a dear, familiar smile –
Yet each day brings us nearerto horizons yet uknown
and even when the way is dark,we never walk alone
DANIEL EASY
October 10, 1951- November 22, 2009
Proud Grandparents Ed & Marilyn Struys & Kori Tait
welcome their beautiful Grandson:
Beckett Carson SippelBeckett Carson SippelBorn Oct 19/11 • 7 lbs, 14 oz
Thrilled parents are Leola & Adam SippelProud Great Grandparents are
Tony & Johanna Struys and Corrie Boesterd
Th e Women’s Valley Network would like to thank all of our sponsors
who supported our 30th Anniversary Celebration
on October 21st.
For membership info & more, go to www.valleywomensnetwork.com
or call Marge 604-795-7455.
STAIR & PARTS BUILDERS
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ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIV-ERS power sweeping, power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record required. Experience benefi cial, but will train. Email [email protected] or fax 604-294-5988
DRIVERS WANTED: Terrifi c career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allow-ance, 4 wks. vacation & benefi ts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED.
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email: [email protected]
Calling All Sports Minded
Individuals!!!
$11 - $20/hr! Like music and a team environ-ment? No experience necessary, no telemarketing, 10 openings available! Benefi ts after 6 mos.
Call Erica at 604 777 2195
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HUGHSON TRUCKING INC.is looking for Class 1 Super-Bfl atdeck drivers. Safety andPerformance Bonuses, bene-fi ts package, drug & alcoholpolicy. 2 years experience pre-ferred. We will provide trans-portation to Southern Alberta.Call 1-800-647-7995 ext 228or fax resume to 403-647-2763
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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING
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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING
115 EDUCATION
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Craft FairSun Nov 27
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Seabird Island gym$10/ table - 2 for $15.
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Land Act:Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land
SALES REPRESENTATIVES
WE NEED YOU TOJOIN OUR TEAM!
Westcoast Moulding & Millwork, a building product supplier in Surrey has F/Time opportunities for experienced Sales Reps. Any previous sales experience is okay - we’ll teach you the ropes!! If you’re positive and energetic & looking for a long-term career in a progressive & dynamic company we want you! (Punjabi and / or Hindi also considered asset.)
Excellent RemunerationPackage Commensurate w/Experience, Full Benefi ts & THE BEST WORK ENVIRO.
Great Dollar’s Offered forQualifi ed Candidates.
If you have what it takes? Please e-mail resume to:
or fax: 604-513-1194
Th e Annual General Meeting of the
AGASSIZ HARRISON SENIOR CITIZENS
HOUSING SOCIETYwill be held on
Monday, 28 November, 2011at 7:00 p.m.
in the Clubhouse (aka McLellan Room)at 2008 McCaff rey Road, Agassiz, BC.
PARTS COUNTER PERSONExperienced parts counter person required for North
Island Ford Store. We pay com-petitive wages and offer benefi ts
package. Email resume to: [email protected].
P/T AFTERNOON CLEANER
Marquise Group is looking for a P/T Afternoon Cleaner for Chilli-wack/Abbotsford area. Must be able to work weekends, 2PM to 10PM. F/T hours during holidays. Previous cleaning experience required. Duties include sweep-ing, mopping, garbage removal, etc. Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.
Please e-mail resumes to [email protected] or
Fax: 604-214-8526
We are still hiring - Dozer & excava-tor operators required by a busy Alberta oilfi eld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfi eld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.
Employment Opportunities
Cheam Village, a complex care facility located in Agassiz, just 15 mins. east of Chilliwack has the following positions available:
Recreation Therapist:
As the Recreation Therapist you will be responsible for planning,implementing, monitoring and assisting recreation therapy ser-vice to our residents.The successful candidate will have a formal qualifi cation in Recreation Therapy and meet the requirements for member-ship in the BC Therapeutic Rec-reation Association.
Casual Recreation Assistant:
The successful candidate will be energetic, outgoing and able to work with a fl exible schedule. Must to able to work weekends and have related experience in activities and/or training pre-ferred.
Registered Nurse:
Full-time positions working in the Convalescent Care Pro-gram. The RN provides leader-ship to the healthcare team where the focus is on the func-tional improvement of the older adult.
Please fax your resume to 604.796.3844 or email
NU-WEST Construction Products seeks a key individual to fi ll the role of Customer Service Representa-tive in our Richmond Branch. The successful candidate will be re-sponsible for preparing quotes, or-ders and ensuring customer satis-faction. We offer a competitive salary to be negotiated, group benefi ts, and bonus program. Apply by Fax 888.853.5795 or email [email protected]
ABBY STEEL Fab Shop looking forexp. misc. metals installer/welder. Resumes to: [email protected] CONSTRUCTION IS HIRING POWERLINE TECHNICIANS AND INDENTURED APPRENTICES FOR ALBERTA Email [email protected] Fax 403-253-6190 www.aceconstruction.ca
ASHPHALT SHINGLER
Required for Hazelmere Roofi ng Company. Full-Time opportunity available. Must have own vehicle.
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Gutter Installer required full time for established growing gutter compa-ny. Good driving record, people skills, team player. Email resume to: [email protected] WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Au-tomated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure pay-cheque. Journeyman wages $33. - $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifi cations. Benefi ts, training programs, full in-surance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retire-ment, profi t sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call for appointment or send resume to:
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GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, As-phalt shingles, fl at rfs. Cln Gutters $80. 1-855-240-5362
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WANTED: Corn silage. 604-799-1389
BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. Males $400, fem. $450. Vet chk, 1st shots Call 604-250-4360Carin Terrier X - 6 month male, all shots done. Comes with crate, toys, food, $550. Call 604-996-8895CATS 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
CHOCOLATE LAB puppies, dew claws removed, vet ✔, dewormed, 9 weeks. $600. (604)850-0573CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788COCKAPOO Puppies ~ 9 wks old, looking for loving/caring home, all shots, $500 neg (604)476-2420 Maple Ridge
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.comYELLOW LABS, REGISTEREDhealth guaranteed. www.windarakennels.blogspot.comYorkshire Terrier pups, CKC, 2M, tails dock, dew claws, micro. Ready to go. $1000. (604)858-9758
DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILD-INGS Priced to Clear - Make an Of-fer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv.
Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder604-582-7095
MATTRESSES staring at $99• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings
100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
MOVING SALE 3 pc coffee table set,
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& ottoman, 20” tv w/ stand,
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COLLECTING OLD CANADIANAND AMERICAN COINS. Call Travis 604-796-0320
PEARL DRUM SET, $1200, re-ceipts for $1000 in upgrades, locat-ed in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329
BUILDING SALE... FINAL CLEAR-ANCE. “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pio-neer Steel 1-800-668-5422.
OLIVER. Beautiful furnished 2 bdrm condo, only $116/mo strata fee, will take trade. Only $205,000. Contact (604)869-1111
WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House!
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Call 1-888-685-6181www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.caHomelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
AGASSIZ, 2 bdrm, corner unit, Woodside Terrace, laminate fl rs, $700. Sm. pet negot. 604-847-0545
AGASSIZ
T. Marlowe ManorSpacious 1 bdrm
available now. Ask about our seniors discount.
Pets upon prior approval.
604-796-8760
HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovat-ed,$575/month includes utilities. Call 604-794-7132
HARRISON, 905 Hot Springs Rd.3 bdrms, new reno’s. Lrg yard.
Ref’s req. Avail now. 604-792-9097.
Harrison Hot Springs, 421 Miami River Dr. 3bdrm, 2 bath, gas f/p, 2 car garage, 5 appl., fenced yard, no pets, exc. cond. avail. now. $1300/m Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077
NEWLY reno’d bsmt home. Lg pri-vate fenced yd. 3 Bed/2 bath. Near P.Arch Hosp, schools. Pet ok. $1500. Avail. Dec.1. Contact [email protected]
Agassiz- 2 brm, bright 4 appl., n/p.DD & Ref’s req’d, NS. $700/mo,incds heat & hyd. (604)796-9052
HHS- 1bdrm suite, Avail. Jan. 1/12. Would suit single female. N/S, sm. pet ok. Util. incl’d, DD & ref req’d.
$650/mth. 604-316-7508
CHRISTIAN family seeking Re-sponsible renter(s).1,000sf Upstairssuite. 2 BR, 1 Bath, W/D. Hydro.NO Pets/Smkg. $800 + Gas. 604-308-4292
1967 MUSTANG Fiberglass Shelbybody parts. Full set, must sell. $2500. 604-859-6418.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
130 HELP WANTED
139 MEDICAL/DENTAL
156 SALES
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
160 TRADES, TECHNICAL
PERSONAL SERVICES
172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS
173E HEALTH PRODUCTS
182 FINANCIAL SERVICES
188 LEGAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
247 COURIER/DELIVERY SRVS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
260 ELECTRICAL
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS
300 LANDSCAPING
320 MOVING & STORAGE
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
332 PAVING/SEAL COATING
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
356 RUBBISH REMOVAL
PETS
456 FEED & HAY
477 PETS
PETS
477 PETS
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
518 BUILDING SUPPLIES
533 FERTILIZERS
542 FRUIT & VEGETABLES
545 FUEL
548 FURNITURE
560 MISC. FOR SALE
563 MISC. WANTED
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
REAL ESTATE
615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
621 DUPLEX/4-PLEX
627 HOMES WANTED
636 MORTGAGES
REAL ESTATE
636 MORTGAGES
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
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706 APARTMENT/CONDO
736 HOMES FOR RENT
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750 SUITES, LOWER
751 SUITES, UPPER
TRANSPORTATION
809 AUTO ACCESSORIES/PARTS
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Friday, November 25, 2011 Agassiz Harrison Hope Observer 15y
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FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CRED-IT? Christmas in November, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations ac-cepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.
2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $2995 obo (604)826-05192005 CHRYSLER SEBRING con-vertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $7895/obo. (604)826-05192006 BUICK ALLURE CX. 94,000 kms. No accd’s. Local. Exc. cond. $10,900. Abbotsford 604-855-1335
1992 Nissan Sentra 5 sp Std, 210,k, aircared, runs great, cheap on gas, $1200. (604)858-68642000 HONDA ACCORD - 2 dr auto-matic- fully loaded, aircared. Leath-er. $2900/obo. (604)504-09322002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stack-er $3995 obo. (604)826-05192002 KIA SPECTRA - 4 dr. 4 cyl. auto, air, c/d player & more exc. cond. $2250 (604)556-42422003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, load-ed 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $6000 fi rm. Phone 604-538-9257.2004 MERCEDES C230 SEDAN - auto, sunroof, 47k, Gold Mist Mica over blk. leather, exc. cond. local, no accid. $14,230 (604)328-1883
2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 speed standard, 2 dr., grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500 604-793-3819
2011 Nissan Versa Htch bck, fully loaded, 33,000km like new. whlse price $11,800, 793-5520 (5961)
2011 5th Wheel 32’ Gooseneck Cargo Trailer, triple axle, 4000lb ramp, electric brakes, roof vents, 36” side door, like new, $12,500. Call 604-842-8009.
2011 ADVENTURER 86SBS
Awning, ext. speakers, micro., thermopane windows, elec. Happi-Jacks and more!
$24,483 (Stk.30389)www.fraserwayrv.com
1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES
CARS & VANS:1995 CHEV CAVALIER 2dr auto ST#140 $12951996 DODGE NEON 4dr sedan auto ST#136 $14951997 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr sdn auto ST#142 $19001999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 7 pass auto ST#139 $19901996 HONDA CIVIC 4dr auto ST#137 $22951995 CHRYSLER CIRRUS 4dr auto sdn ST#141 $22952001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2dr 5 spd ST#95 $24952001 DODGE CARAVAN SE 7 pass auto Aircare ST#144 $24952003 CHEV VENTURE LS EXT 7 pass auto ST#116 $29002002 FORD WINDSTAR sport 7 pass auto Aircare ST#108 $34951997 HONDA CRV Aircare auto only this week ST#97 $39952005 FORD FREESTAR 7 pass Van auto Aircare ST#129 $4900
TRUCKS THIS WEEK:
2005 FORD F250 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#125 $8,9002001 FORD F350 XLT crew cab dully 4X4 auto diesel ST#130 $11,9002001 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat 4x4 auto short box diesel 7.3 ST#46 $12,9002007 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#128 $14,900 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 crew cab 4X4 auto V8 Hemi leather clean ST#59 $14,9002006 FORD F350 CREW cab Lariat 4X4 auto long box diesel ST#118 $15,9002007 GMC 2500 CREW cab, Duramax diesel 4X4 auto ST#61 $16,9002006 FORD F350 quad cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel ST#17 $16,900
33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038
604-855-0666www.keytrackautosales.com
2011 SALEM T23FD
Pass through storage, DSI water heater, outside shower, enclosed
/ heated fresh water tank.$14,483 (Stk.30371)
www.fraserwayrv.com1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
The Scrapper
SCRAP BATTERIES WANT-ED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.We pay Up To $500 CA$H
Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, 2” lift, 4x4, Air Cared, standard, new clutch. $5995 obo (604)826-0519
2002 Honda Odyssey EXL, leather int., new tires, new timing belt, 161,000k. $6900. 604-309-4001.
1988 S15 extra cab 4x4, auto, blue, air, canopy, good cond., $2499. Call (604)819-4857
1991 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500, long box, extended cab, 4 x 4, $2500. Call (604)869-3796
1995 CHEVY ASTRO van, 4.3L, 8 pass, grey/silver, recent tuneup, clean, no rust, N/S, c/w almost new snow tires, $3295. (604)287-7895
1999 FORD F250 super cab, auto, XL, a/c, V8 cyl., tilt, cruise, clean, no damage. Aircared for 2 years. Must see. $3,200. 778-240-4574
2001 GMC 1/2 ton, air, cruise, V6, low miles, $5700. Call (604)859-5373
2003 CHEVY Venture van, 6 cyl. 7 pass. Tinted windows. New paint $2150. Must see. 778-240-4574
2003 DODGE CARAVAN. 5 door, 7 passenger. Aircared, new tires, runs great. Very clean in & out. 175,000 kms. $3900 604-852-6516
2003 GMC 4 door 4x4, auto, load-ed, air, champagne colour, $5000. Call (604)819-4857
2005 PONTIAC Sunfi re, runs great, AirCared, new brakes, clean, cheap on gas, $2700. 604-557-8100
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES
CARS & VANS:1995 CHEV CAVALIER 2dr auto ST#140 $12951996 DODGE NEON 4dr sedan auto ST#136 $14951997 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr sdn auto ST#142 $19001999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 7 pass auto ST#139 $19901996 HONDA CIVIC 4dr auto ST#137 $22951995 CHRYSLER CIRRUS 4dr auto sdn ST#141 $22952001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2dr 5 spd ST#95 $24952001 DODGE CARAVAN SE 7 pass auto Aircare ST#144 $24952003 CHEV VENTURE LS EXT 7 pass auto ST#116 $29002002 FORD WINDSTAR sport 7 pass auto Aircare ST#108 $34951997 HONDA CRV Aircare auto only this week ST#97 $39952005 FORD FREESTAR 7 pass Van auto Aircare ST#129 $4900
TRUCKS THIS WEEK:
2005 FORD F250 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#125 $8,9002001 FORD F350 XLT crew cab dully 4X4 auto diesel ST#130 $11,9002001 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat 4x4 auto short box diesel 7.3 ST#46 $12,9002007 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#128 $14,900 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 crew cab 4X4 auto V8 Hemi leather clean ST#59 $14,9002006 FORD F350 CREW cab Lariat 4X4 auto long box diesel ST#118 $15,9002007 GMC 2500 CREW cab, Duramax diesel 4X4 auto ST#61 $16,9002006 FORD F350 quad cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel ST#17 $16,900
33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038
604-855-0666www.keytrackautosales.com
Notice to Creditorsand Others
Clive Sidney Mellor, deceased
Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of the late CLIVE SIDNEY MELLOR, formerly of 5474 McCallum Road, PO Box 437, Agassiz, British Colum-bia, V0M 1A0, are hereby re-quired to send full particulars of such claims to the under-signed Executor, c/o Rose Shawlee, Lawyer, 9259 Main Street, PO Box 390, Chilli-wack, BC V2P 6K2, before December 31, 2011 after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which they then have notice.
MD Private Trust CompanyExecutor
Baker Newby LLPLawyers
TRANSPORTATION
810 AUTO FINANCING
818 CARS - DOMESTIC
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
838 RECREATIONAL/SALE
TRANSPORTATION
838 RECREATIONAL/SALE
845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
851 TRUCKS & VANS
TRANSPORTATION
851 TRUCKS & VANS
PLUMBING SERVICES
KENT PLUMBING & HEATING LTD.
For all your Service, Repair
& Installation Needs“One call does it all”
604-796-270524 HOUR
LICENSED SERVICE
R.C.E.APPLIANCEREPAIR
604-796-2834Service to all makes of
washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators
Agassiz Computer CareHave a Virus? Need Repairs? Upgrades?
For Fast, Reliable, Friendly Computer Sales and Service Call the Local Expert:
Derek Morrison (604)796-0820
OEM Certifi edVirus & Spyware RemovalHardware & Software TroubleshootingHome & Offi ce Networks, Wireless SetupComponent Upgrades...and much more
Find us @ 7524 Arbutus Drive
SOFT TOUCH PAWS DOG GROOMING
Professional GroomerDrop in nail trim
All breeds welcomeRelaxing, friendly service
Call Marilyn @ 604.796.09603770 Wildwood Dr. Agassiz
debra cornish604.796.0406
CASTLE CLEANING & ORGANIZATION
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office/garage organizationup/down scale move
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604.796.89696850 Centennial Ave., Agassiz
In my home - by appointmentCLOSED FRIDAYS & SUNDAYS
New Cabinetry, and Cabinet Refacing Counter Tops
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• Houses• Patios
• Heavy Equipment
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16 Agassiz Harrison Hope Observer Friday, November 25, 2011
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE HARRISON-AGASSIZHARRISON-AGASSIZ
604-796-22287072 Pioneer Avenue
Harrison Agassiz Chamber of CommerceThe Voice of Business for Harrison Hot Springs
The District of Kent and surrounding area
www.harrison.ca
Message from the PresidentTh e Chamber of Commerce held its AGM November 17th at Rivers Edge Restaurant in Harrison Mills. Th ere was a healthy turnout of 40 plus members, a dozen great door prizes, incredible food & good conversation, it was a great night for all in attendance.
Our congratulations to both newly elected and re-elected Councillors & Mayors in our two communities. Th e Chamber, as it does every municipal election, hosts an all candidates debate in both communities to help residents obtain some insight & information regarding the candidates. Both sessions were well attended & provided candidates a great opportunity to present their positions, opinions & platforms. Th e Chamber would like to thank Allan Roth for acting as the moderator for both of these sessions. He does a great job in what certainly in Harrison, was not an easy situation with 14 candidates & more than 150 questions.
As November ends, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas. To kick things off this weekend Circle Farm Tours presents: Christmas in the Country. Th e diff erent Circle Farm Tour venues organize fun activities, unique gift ideas, farm fresh products... a great way to start the Christmas holiday season & make Christmas shopping a little easier. In Harrison Hot Springs the annual Christmas Crawl takes place on December 3rd & 4th. It runs from 10 am to 5 both days & includes great opportunities for sampling & shopping, as well as some great door prizes including a grand draw basket valued at over $500. You can pick up your Harrison Christmas Crawl passport at the Harrison Hot Springs visitor center.
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Board of Directors:• Robert Reyerse - Harrison Heritage House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamber President• Len Davidiuk - Davidiuk Tax Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamber Treasurer• Ed Stenson - Harrison Festival Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamber Secretary• Ian Maw - Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamber Director• Chris Franklin - Agassiz Harrison Hope Observer newspaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamber Director• Chris Lepine - Pretty Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamber Director• Frank Peters - Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamber Director• Tony Nootebos - Harrison Bay Guided Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamber Director• Gina Reimer - Agassiz Harrison Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamber Director• Sonja Reyerse - Harrison Heritage House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamber Director• Ken Becotte - Lakeside Marine Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamber Director• Gail Guimont - Telus Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamber Director• Kim McGhee - Cookin’ Kim’s Country Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamber Director• Linda Marks - Sutton WestCoast Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamber Director
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