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Fire destroys Agassiz homeJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

A house was destroyed by a fire in Agassiz Monday morning, but the family living there escaped without serious injuries.

Fire crews from Agassiz, Popkum and Sea-bird attended the fire, which at times was shooting several feet into the air. Fire crews entered the home and extinguished the flames, and BC Hydro arrived on scene to disconnect power to the home.

Agassiz Fire Chief Wayne Dyer said it's been confirmed that the fire started with some old electrical wires in the attic, which set fire to the wood joists. While the fire didn't enter the home, the fire suppression efforts damaged the home completely. In addition, Dyer said, the home had asbestos.

The family took refuge in a neighbour's

house and has been put in contact with emer-gency social services. As soon as the news of the fire began to spread, people from all over Chilliwack and Agassiz began to offer up dona-tions of furniture and clothing to help the fam-ily get back on their feet before Christmas, and to help dress them through the winter.

The family has three adults, and four chil-dren. The daughters are ages seven, eight and 10, and the son is 13. The girls' clothing sizes are 6x through 8, and the boy is waist size 30-32 men's. The mother is a size medium (or size 5) and the father is an extra large.

A friend of the family has told the Observer that the family is in need of everything from clothing (including winter clothes), to all man-ner of furniture and household goods. They are also now searching for a new place to live, as the house was completely destroyed by the fire

and smoke. They are hoping to stay in Agas-siz, as they don't want to have their children change schools. The family also has a dog.

"I hope the community can come together and help this family in the time of need, my heart breaks for them even more so as it is al-most Christmas," their friend Heather Davis said.

She said donations can be dropped of at 1865 Agassiz Ave., in Agassiz.

A relative of the family, Jeannette Foster, has set up a Go Fund Me account to help the family rebuild their lives. She says the family is cur-rently living in a travel trailer, after the fire that started in the home's attic displaced them. The link is www.gofundme.com/hgju3g. At press time, only $10 had been raised toward a total goal of $5,000.

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Agassiz fi re chief Wayne Dyer on scene at a house fi re in Agassiz on Monday morning. JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

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The FVRD Area C director will be Alec Niemi. Niemi ran against incumbent Wendy Bales in the election on Nov. 15. A report released by the FVRD at 10:30 p.m. that evening named Niemi as the new director.

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Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

A newcomer on council won an " o v e r w h e l m i n g "

number of votes during Saturday's election.

Susan Spaeti is the newest councillor in the District of Kent, earning 974 votes in an electoral area where 1,418 people voted.

Th e show of support — about 68% of voters checked off her name — was more than she'd expected, she said this week.

"I'm a little overwhelmed," she said. "Everyone I talked to said they were voting for me, but I never expected that."

Spaeti was born and raised in Agassiz, and graduated from UFV. She and her husband Benno have a construction company, and are raising their two young sons in Agassiz.

While Spaeti is new to council, she is not new to local politics. She is a member of the Kent Agricultural Advisory Committee, the fundraising committee for the recreation centre expansion project, a Parents Advisory Council chair, and a member of the District PAC.

She has also been attending council meetings regularly over the past year and a half, and worked previously for the Village of Harrison Hot Springs.

Spaeti said she's looking forward to getting to work as a councillor. Th e inauguration for all of council and mayor is on Dec. 1.

"Th ere's so much to learn," she said. "And it's so exciting to be able to

represent the town you grew up in."

Mayor re-electedJohn Van Laerhoven

will remain the mayor of Th e District of Kent, serving his second term.

He earned 821 votes, as opposed to 559 for challenger Ken Schwaerzle.

Th e rest of council will be a mix of old and new, with a total of four councillors. Newcomer Susan Spaeti topped the polls. She earned 974 votes, the most of any candidate in the District of Kent.

Former mayor Sylvia Pranger earned 843 votes.

Incumbents Duane Post and Darcy Striker were voted back into council, with 796 and 718 votes each, respectively.

Rounding out the other candidates running for council were John Wouda (537 votes), Lorne Fisher (461), Ken Vanderhoek (341) and Jack Van Dongen (337).

Th ere were 1,418 ballots cast, and there are 4,249 estimated eligible voters in the District of Kent, making the voter turnout about 33.4%

Van Laerhoven said he's "very excited" about the results, and what the future holds for Agassiz.

"I want to continue to move forward and I think we have a good council to do that," he said. He has taken note from all the discussion around business-friendliness, and is hoping to "improve the

climate for business," he said.

"It's an awareness issue and I'm looking forward to the business community getting involved in coming up with some strategies," he said. But it takes more than businesses to create a healthy community, and he is hoping to improve Agassiz for all residents.

"We always need to be thinking about providing better service," he said, "whether people are business people residents or farmers, or whatever. Council always needs to be thinking about what we can do to make life better for people of all ages and people in all diff erent walks of life."

Pranger returnsFormer mayor Sylvia

Pranger has been elected to council, with a strong show of support.

She said she's aiming to be part of a council with "real, open, transparent communication with the community."

Pranger added that with the new four-year terms in municipalities, up from three years previously, council will have to be a "strong team environment."

"We have to continue to work to make this a great place to live and work and do business," she said.

Pranger also sits on the the board of directors for Prospera Credit Union, and does volunteer work with the Olive Branch.

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SUSAN SPAETI

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Cindy Ferguson joins incumbents as trustee in Agassiz HarrisonJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

Two incumbents kept their seats, and one newcom-er was elected, in the Agas-siz-Harrison portion of the Fraser Cas-cade school trustee race.

Incumbent Ron John-stone led the polls with 1,286 votes. Newcomer

Cindy Ferguson earned her first spot at the table with 1,052 votes. And Rose Tustian, also

an incum-bent, earned 784 votes. The votes were tal-lied between Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.

The trio will sit as trustees for the next four years,

along with three trust-

ees who will represent Hope and one trustee who represents the Canyon area.

The Hope trustees are now John Koop-man, Heather Stewin and Linda McMul-lan. Tom Hendrickson is the long standing Canyon area trustee. McMullan is the only incumbent left on the board in Hope. Trust-ees Pat Furness and Marv Cope did not earn enough votes to

regain their seats.Agassiz Harrison

trustee Al Fraser did not run for re-election.

Also running in Agassiz Harrison were former trustee Marilyn Warren (606 votes), Fiona Delcourt (577), and Leah Ochoa (349).

The new board of trustees will be inau-gurated in a special meeting on Dec. 9 at the District Education office in Hope. The next local school board

meeting will be held on Feb. 10 at the Harrison Hot Springs elemen-

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Leo Facio will remain the mayor of Harrison Hot Springs, aft er beating out two challengers.

Facio, the current mayor, earned 389 votes. John Allen earned 217 votes and Zoltan Kiss, who is just fi nishing up his fi rst term as a councillor in the Village, earned 98 votes.

Harrison had a 60.5% voter turnout, with 719

ballots out of an estimated 1187 eligible voters.

W o r k i n g with Facio as the new council are two i n c u m b e n t s and two newcomers.

Coun. John Buckley topped

the polls in Harrison, with 450 votes. Coun. Sonja Reyerse came second with 330. Both are just fi nishing their

fi rst term as councillors. John Hansen, a

newcomer who has been very active fi ghting to preserve Sasquatch Park, earned himself 311 votes. And Samantha Piper, who works for the City of Chilliwack, trailed closely with 305 votes.

Long time councillor Allan Jackson lost his

seat, coming fi ft h in the polls with 280 votes.

Rounding out the list of candidates was Ed Wood (205), Raymond Hooper (205), Terry Mitchell (187), and Leslie Ghesezan (146).

Th e new council will be sworn in at an upcoming meeting, on Dec. 1.

Leo Facio wins Harrison mayorship

RCMP members of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment will once again volunteer their time to support community food banks. Th e annual Stuff the Cruiser event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Th e Stuff the Cruiser food drive is our way of providing some necessities to those who are less fortunate during this special time of year,” said Cst. Ashley St. Germaine. RCMP members will volunteer their time in Red Serge and, in partnership with community grocery stores, seek contributions of non-perishable food items or cash donations. A

marked police vehicle will be at each location.

In Agassiz the cruiser will be parked at SuperValu. In Chilliwack, the locations are Save-on Foods in Salish Plaza and the Vedder Plaza, and Cooper's Foods in Garrison Crossing.

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Harrison Hot Springs Preschool and Childcare has received almost $90,000 in provincial funds to help expand the centre.

“I’m so excited,” said Melissa Weed, operator of the facility. Th e funding isn’t quite in her hands yet. Th e expansion fi rst must receive approval to increase her license through Fraser Health. “All the de-tails are all set in place, so now we’re just waiting,” she said.

Th e expansion is exciting be-cause she’ll be able to provide more consistent care to families as their children grow up and get ready for kindergarten. Th e new portable she’s anticipating will allow her to increase the number of children ages three to fi ve from her current 10 spots, to 20. It will also add an-

other 10 spaces for children up to three years old.

As children grow up “I will have room for them and they won’t be displaced,” she said. Despite her best eff orts to place everyone, she is building up a wait list.

“Th is is really big for Harrison,” she said, as the Village is attempting to draw in younger people.

“Th eir growth plan is to increase their work force and bring in young families,” she said. “But without having the services available, you can’t attract young families”

She believes the government sup-ported her expansion plan because of her close ties to the elementary school, by location and by way of communication. Th e centre is lo-cated on school property, adjacent to the school. So, as children get ready for kindergarten, they are al-

ready very familiar with Harrisonelementary school.

“Th is is the model they want tosee,” Weed said.

In May, the province encouragedchild-care providers throughout theprovince to apply for major capi-tal funding to create new licensedchild-care spaces for B.C. kids. As aresult of this process, 32 child-careproviders are receiving a total of $7million to create new spaces in theircommunities, for a total of just over1,000 new spaces.

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Search and Rescue team was paged by RCMP at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 to assist in locating two lost per-sons south of the Che-halis fish hatchery in the Chehalis Delta.

The lost couple had intermittent cell phone service and were able to call for help after spending two hours trying to find their way out of the dense bush and back to their car at the hatchery. The cell

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VICTORIA – The saddest manifestation of British Colum-bia’s modern democracy has produced its judgment, with the election of school trustees for the next four years.

There are still independent, community-minded trustees, but mostly “boards of education” have become the neglected, ex-ploited stepchild of B.C. politics.

Teacher union locals and CUPE-dominated “labour coun-cils” organize candidate forums and ask most of the questions, often to former teachers holding and seeking school board seats. Unions finance the campaigns of those who pledge to act as a bull-horn for constant demands for more provincial money, and in-struct their members to vote for

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This has been going on for so long in B.C. it is seen as normal. Trustees who most loudly plump for their union masters tend to win, thanks to low turnout. The public mostly doesn’t give a damn, since school property tax authority was centralized in Victoria many years ago, largely because of this special interest pressure.

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“Obviously, the chore I have is to find new trustees,” Ginter clarified in an interview with the Tri-City News as the union’s can-didate selection machine stirred

to life.Ginter seems to have made

them an offer they couldn’t re-fuse on Saturday, with formerly union-blessed trustees turfed out in favour of a new group.

Then there’s Vancouver Island,

where the 1970s survived, at least until Saturday night. Cowichan school board got itself fired by the province in 2012 for refus-ing to submit a balanced budget. Two of the trustees who think the job is to flout the balanced bud-get rule and instead demand a “needs budget” ran again.

They were joined on a slate by two others who apparently still believe the answer to every prob-lem is to shout for “more gov-

ernment funding.” They didn’t get in, as voters appear to have been unimpressed by seeing their school board replaced by a pro-vincially-appointed manager for two years.

That brings up a modest pro-posal. How about an appoint-ed trustee for each of the 60 school districts? School boards have lost authority over taxation, curriculum (another area of con-stant union social engineering pressure) and now labour rela-tions. Do we really need them any more?

After the 2013 B.C. election, the Christy Clark government wasted no time taking control of union bargaining on behalf of school districts. Trustees were pushed out of the bargain-ing agency, no longer trusted to represent taxpayers for that duty either.

The puppet role of some school trustees was evident in the recent teacher strike. When the prov-ince opted to pay parents for the

disruption, there was a chorus of protest from those supposedly elected to represent the interests of parents and taxpayers.

School tax rates are now set by cabinet order, and the B.C. Lib-eral government is considering a move to regulate local industrial taxes. (This would presumably be to keep union-influenced mu-nicipalities from trying to get too many golden eggs from those liq-uefied natural gas plants.)

Would Education Minister Peter Fassbender and his team continue their remake by amal-gamating or eliminating school boards? Not likely.

With a rare teacher settlement in place, trustees will have less in-centive to grandstand. And their meetings may become something more than union beef sessions.

Tom Fletcher is legislature re-

porter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @tom-fletcherbc

What to do with school boards?

Pausing to remember

Remembrance Day services felt a little diff erent this year.On Oct. 22 Canadians were shocked when a lone gunman ended the

life of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo as he stood guard at the National War Me-morial in Ottawa. Th e gunman, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau then went to the nearby Parliament buildings and the nation held its breath as he stormed in only metres from parliamentarians holding their weekly caucus meetings.

Th e attack happened two days aft er two other Canadian soldiers were run down in Quebec by another troubled young man.

In the days that followed, veterans and cadets took up Cirillo's watch at their own local cenotaphs. It was their way of thanking the young reservist for his selfl ess duty that ended up costing him his life.

As investigators worked to determine if the two incidents were linked, and perhaps new manifestations of homegrown terrorism, soldiers were cautioned to keep a low profi le, refrain from wearing their uniforms in public.

Th at changed last Tuesday. Veterans, current military personnel, reservists and cadets pulled on

their snappy, pressed uniforms, donned their caps and berets, pinned their medals to their chests, and put one last glean on their polished shoes. Th ey paraded down streets across the country to gather in city squares, around cenotaphs and memorials to remember those who served before them and lost their lives.

And we thank them. Because it's their dedication, hard work and sacrifi ce that has kept the

fright and destruction of war from touching most of our lives directly.-Black Press

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Sound stage would draw in more film activity It bemuses me that

none of the incredibly intelligent people of Agas-siz, British Columbia have come up with a construc-tive use of the proceeds from the Wayward Pines TV series.

It’s become obvious that the people of Agassiz fell in love with their made in my town TV show.

As a one time forty year resident of Agassiz, and a thirty year member of the Motion Picture Techni-cians Union(IATSE Lo-cal 891), I would highly recommend that the pro-ceeds be used as a down

payment to build a Sound Stage for future Produc-tions.

Agassiz, being in a unique position as a small town within one and a half hours from the third largest TV Production center in North America, could have many Pro-ductions year round with such a facility.

Th is facility would not have to be elaborate by any sense of the imagina-tion. Th ough the larger the better, the fi ner parts of the infrastructure could be quite basic, as diff erent production companies

have a tendency to install their own lighting grids, backdrops, and scenery requirements.

Th e primary facility could be just a large, ap-proximately, 4 story box, that was insulated for sound, with basic plumb-ing and electrical services, with an elevated cat walk for hanging lighting grids. Each and every subse-quent production would add their own require-ments, depending on the type of Production. Th e stage would then have the option to either retain or remove these infrastruc-

tures at the fi nancial obli-gation of the Producers, at the end of every show.

Th e real benefi t of such a facility, is that when Pro-ducers opt for your town, they now have a Stage to shoot interiors, and not have to commute their Productions back and forth to Vancouver.

Just the logistics of not having to deal with a large population center, is an overwhelming benefi t.

With such a facility, and the shortage of stages in the Lower Mainland, plus the small town appear-ance of Agassiz, the Town

would probably receive at least one or two Produc-tions a year, possibly more and some simultaneously.

Th e rental fees on Stages are quite lucrative, and the facility would probably pay for itself within a couple of years of steady principle pho-tography. When not be-ing used as a Film Studio it would also provide as a community meeting facil-

ity and concert venue, etc. Even as a part time pro-duction facility, it would prove to be a cash cow against a mortgage. If the stage was located in the same location as the Wayward Pines set, the outside of the building could be easily facaded to resemble any town, anywhere. Th is would also provide for a tourist enhancement, and could

be done so, as to providean embellishment for theexisting street.

Th e success of such aproject is only going tolead to supporting ser-vices and businesses inand around the exist-ing community, creatingjobs, and servicing the taxbase. Not to mention, thisa purely green industry.

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Mailbag

I am Ian Maw, Director of Marketing at Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa and when time permits, the volunteer chair of Tourism Harrison, our village's Destination Marketing Organisation. As printed on this same page three years ago at election time, I again have the pleasure of correcting some mis-information included in an election fl yer entitled Food for Th ought.

Overnight guests in the village subsidize Tourism Harrison not the residents. Th e bulk of Tourism Harrison's revenues come as a result of a 2% tax on hotel, motel and B&B guest rooms located in the village. Th e taxpayers of Harrison Hot Springs provide less than 10% of the annual operating costs of the `Tourist Offi ce` or about $39,000 (this contribution from the village was in place when candidate Allen was mayor).

Th e Visitors Centre (Tourism Offi ce) is open in the off season with reduced hours because visitors don't stop coming to Harrison Hot Springs. Th ere are a number of tourism centres and

offi ces open year round in British Columbia, our industry doesn't close when the weather becomes less appealing.

Our seven year old Ford Escape was purchased utilizing visitors tax dollars and was paid off three years ago. It is put to very good use and acts as a rolling village marketing device.

Th e size (area) of the community has nothing to do with the power it has as a tourism destination. Harrison Hot Springs enjoys more overnight hotel, motel and B&B

stays than the City of Chilliwack, a city 50 times the size of Harrison in terms of land area.

It is the job of Tourism Harrison to provide marketing support to this community as a travel destination. More visitors to Harrison Hot Springs results in a sustainable and relatively clean industry that generates tax revenue to the community that can then off er more services at a reduced cost to the village taxpayer. If you have any questions regarding the above, I am available in my offi ce at

the Resort from Monday to Friday.

In future, may I recommend that those seeking election in Harrison Hot Springs read this newspaper on a regular basis as a means of becoming fully prepared when they run for offi ce, it may result in success!

Ian Maw

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Th e Hooper family would like to thank Allan Jackson for his long service to Harrison Hot Springs Village Council. His experience in fi nancial matters will be a loss to the residents of the village.

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Merry Berry BarsIngredients:

2 cups fl our1 1/2 cups oats1/3 cups + tbsp brown sugar1 cup margarine softened1 can condensed milk1/4 cup lemon juice1 16 oz can whole cranberry sauce 2 tbsp corn starch1 8 oz package cream cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Beat the fl our, oats, 3/4 cup sugar and butter until crumbly. Set aside 11/2 cups of mixture. Press remaining crumbs into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly. With a clean mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fl uffy. Gradually add condensed milk, beat until smooth. Stir in lemon juice. Mix cranberry sauce, corn starch and 1 tbsp sugar. Spread cream cheese mixture on crumb base and top with cranberry sauce mixture. Then top with crumbs. Bake 45 minutes.

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Baked Apple DonutsIngredients:

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Directions:

Mix fi rst fi ve ingredients together. Mix in egg and milk. Add apple chopped fi ne. Add all at once to the dry ingredients and mix well. Bake in greased muffi n tins for 20 to 25 minutes. Yield 12/18 donuts. Serve warm.

Sugar coating:Mix 1 cup sugar and 1 tbsp. (or more) cinnamon together. Dip hot donut in 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine. Roll in sugar and cinnamon mixture.

Submitted by Helen Dowd

Brownies in a JarPeppermint - Fudge Brownie

1 cup all purpose fl our1 cup baking cocoa1 3/4 cups sugar1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Additional Ingredients:

1 cup soften butter4 eggs1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

In a 1-qt glass jar, layer fl our , cocoa, sugar, choco-late chips and pepper mint candies. cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yields 1 batch (4 cups of mix)

To prepare:

Pre heat oven to 325. In a large bowl beat butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time until blended. Gradually add brownie mix mixing well. If desired stir in walnuts. Spread in a greased 9x13 baking pan. Bake brownies 25-30 min. Cool completely in pan or wire rack. Yields 2 dozen

Berndina Van De Pol and Jolanda Scherpenzeel

The following is a recipe for a well-loved cookie I make each Christmas. The great thing about this recipe is you can store the rolls of dough in the freezer, cut and bake when the need arises for a batch of fresh, delicious cookies.

Chewy Cherry Chocolate Toffee Cookies Sift together:

1 and 1/2 cups fl our1 teaspoon baking soda. Set aside. Cream together: 1 cup butter3/4 cup white sugar3/4 cup brown sugar Scrape down bowl once or twice. Do not over-cream. Mix in:

1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla Gradually beat in the fl our mixture to the cream mixture. Mix in, in order listed: 1 and 1/2 cups rolled oats1 cup dried cherries (dried cranberries are good too)1 cup Skor bits1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate Directions:

Form dough into three equal rolls and chill for at least three hours. Slice 1/2” to 3/4” thick. Place only about 8 cookie discs on a tray lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool a few minutes on the pan on a rack before removing. Baker’s note: 1 and 1/2 recipe barely fi ts in the bowl of a regular sized Kitchen Aid stand mixer.

Submitted by Rebecca Schram

Pumpkin Craisin LoafDirections:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and fl our 4 loaf pans. Mix sugar, eggs, oil and pumpkin puree. Beat well. Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, and stir into pump-kin mixture until well blended. Add craisins. Divide the batter evenly between the loaf pans and bake for one hour. Remove from pans and let cool.

Submitted by Petra & Chris Van Oort Tyler, Bradley, Shanaya, Clayton & Westin

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups white sugar1 ½ cups brown sugar8 eggs1 cup oil4 cups pumpkin puree6 cups fl our4 tsp baking powder4 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt4 tsp cloves1 tsp nutmeg2 tbsp allspice¾ tsp ginger2 tbsp cinnamon2 cups craisins


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Cordial CupsIngredients:

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Filling:

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Cinnamon, Spice and Everything Nice CookiesThis recipe is particularly delicious during the holiday season, with the molasses and warm spices.

I like to add red and green chips to make them more festive.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 2 cups sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and molasses. Combine the fl our, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger; stir into the sugar mixture until well blend-ed. Mix in chocolate chips. Dough will be stiff. Roll into walnut sized balls and roll each ball in re-maining sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet and fl atten slightly.

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Preparation:

Pastry cups:Sift together fl our and cocoa; set aside. In medium bowl, beat margarine, cream cheese and sugar until fl uffy. Add fl our mixture. Chill. Divide mixture into 24 balls. Press each ball into bottom and sides of ungreased small tart pan.

Filling:Preheat oven to 160C(325F). In small saucepan, melt unsweetened chocolate and margarine over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar, egg, vanilla and liqueur. Divide mixture evenly among pastry cups. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool slightly; remove from pans. Cool completely. Melt milk chocolate over low heat and place small amount in center of each cup. I use a chocolate chip in the centre. Makes 24 servings.

Submitted by Shirley Warren

Prep Time: 20 MinutesCook Time: 10 Minutes

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups shortening2 cups white sugar2 eggs2 tablespoons vanilla extract1/2 cup light molasses4 cups all-purpose fl our4 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons salt4 teaspoons cinnamon2 teaspoons ground nutmeg2 teaspoons ground ginger1 (10 ounce) package chocolate chips1 cup white sugar for decoration


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The Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival is running through the next few weeks, with plenty of eagle viewing opportunities. This week-end, the Harrison Salmon Festival runs in conjunction at Pretty Estates in Harrison Mills. The festival includes a salmon lunch, First Nation artwork sales and demon-strations, traditional music and dancing, crafts, fishing demonstrations, and more. For more information visit fraservalleybaldeaglefesti-val.ca.

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JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER


I am excited and honoured to havethe opportunity to continue as a School Board Trustee. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported me in my bid for re-election over the past few months, and all those that afforded me the honour of their vote last Saturday.

Sincerely, Ron JohnstoneAuthorized by Ken Schwaerzle - Financial Agent - [email protected]

THANKSto all who supported me and a special big thank you to my committee. I hope the new council and staff (wishing them the best), realize there are some issues and concerns.

Merry Christmas to everyone and a Happy New Year!

Ken Schwaerzle

Authorized by Susan Spaeti, fi nancial agent, 604.819.3336

THANKYOU!

Thank you to the residents of the District of Kent for electing me to represent YOU on Council. I look forward to working for you to address the issues and concerns that affect our community.

Thank you again, Susan Spaeti

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Thank youresidents of Harrison Hot Springs for putting your TRUST in me again.It is an honour to serve you!

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Th ank youfor yoursupport!

I will work hard to earn your trust.

The community’s voice needs to be heardand listened to, not just “consulted.”

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Congratulations to the elected!A BIG thank YOU to each of you who supported me — from handing out leafl ets, designing, editing, phoning, fi nances, and your vote, of course!

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Thank You To all the citizens of the District of Kent.I look forward to working with you for the next4 years.

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To the residents of Harrison Hot Springs,I sincerely appreciate your confi dence in me. I will work hard over the next four years toto live up to the trust you have placed in me.It is an honour and a privilege to be able to serve on your Council.

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Jim Cuddy riding rails with CP Holiday Train


The CP Holiday Train will be stopping Agassiz on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 5 p.m.

As always, the train will make its stop across from the Agri-cultural Hall at the far end of Pioneer Ave.

Once the side doors of main stage boxcar drop down, the enter-tainment begins. The show this year includes country singer Tracey Brown, and Jim Cuddy from Blue Rodeo.

In 1998, Cuddy re-leased All in Time which went on to sell Gold in his native Can-ada. His next album, 2006’s The Light That Guides You Home, was released to criti-cal acclaim and won the Juno for Adult Al-ternative Album of the Year. On Sept. 27, 2011 Jim released Skyscrap-er Soul, his third solo album.

Tracey Brown is a member of a family of exceptional and cel-ebrated musicians. She was part of Canada’s most awarded country group, Family Brown, before forming the Juno award winning

Prescott-Brown. TheFamily Brown touredextensively and had asyndicated TV showfor 13 years.

Over her career,Brown has releasedmore than 20 albumsand was nominated fora Juno as Best Coun-try Female Vocalistin 1999. She is also amember of the Canadi-an Country Music Hallof Fame. She and hus-band, Randall Prescotthave been actively in-volved in productionof the Holiday Trainsince 2004, as well asperforming on manyof the tours.

Anyone attendingthe CP Holiday Trainis reminded to try toarrive early due to thehigh volume of peo-ple in the area. Alsoto dress warmly, andmost importantly, tobring food bank dona-tions to drop off at theAg Hall. The CP Holi-day Train’s intentionis to raise money forthe food banks in thetowns they visit. Part ofthe event will includea donation to AgassizHarrison CommunityServices.

For more informa-tion, visit www.cpr.ca.

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Jim Cuddy from Blue Rodeo will be traveling across Canada aboard the CP Holiday Train, and will perform when the train stops in Agassiz on Dec. 17.

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Thank you for re-electing me to represent you for this next term, I’m looking forward to working for you with the new council. I can be reached anytime at 604-819-1470or [email protected]

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THANK YOUTHANK YOUI would like to express my appreciation to everyone who supported me in the past municipal election.

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Putting Kids First!Community invited for turkey dinner

Christmas dinner offered at church


Th e Anglican Church is once again throwing open its doors on Christmas Day, to invite the community in for turkey dinner.

Th is is the second year they've planned the event.

Marceline Billis said they are en-couraging anyone who doesn't want to spend Christmas alone to come out and enjoy the company.

"Th is is for people who are alone, maybe they're older and the kids are all gone and they don't want to cook," she said.

Th ere will carol singing and festivi-

ties, she added. "Singing and laughter are the two

best things at Christmas," she said. Last year, 55 people joined them for dinner, all from diff erent backgrounds and for diff erent reasons.

Th ere will be tickets sold this year, at $10 a piece. Th e money collected will be going to an Anglican church in the Arctic that is sinking in the ground as the permafrost melts.

Ticket sales cutoff is on Dec. 5, so the volunteers organizing the dinner can begin to prepare. For more infor-mation, phone Marceline at 604-796-0560.

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Community

The Asante Children’s Choir will be performing at Grace Baptist Church on Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m. This will be a free concert (no tickets or reservations required) followed by an opportunity to sponsor a child in need or make a donation to the choir. There will also be merchan-dise for sale afterwards.

This is from the Asante Minis-tries website (asanteministries.og):

“Asante” is a Swahili word trans-lated “Thank You” in English. The Asante Children’s Choir is made up of children from East Africa, a region recovering from years of civil war and genocide that have claimed millions of lives leaving thousands of children and women as orphans and widows. The Choir is dedicated to spreading love, hope and joy while raising awareness for the desperate plight of orphans and

other vulnerable children. Their colorful clothing, pounding drums and sweet voices demonstrate their hope and dream for a brighter fu-ture. Their inspirational stories of resilience have instilled hope in the hearts of all those who have seen them perform.

The children who have been res-cued from some of life’s most dif-ficult circumstances take pride in expressing gratitude through their music.

Their performances are the true testimonies and living “Thank-You” notes sung to everyone who has invested in their lives giving them great pride and hope for a brighter future.

This event is intended for the whole family and people of all ages should find something to enjoy in this free multicultural experience.

Th e AESS class of '15 needs your help.

Th ey'll be collecting empty bottles and cans on Saturday, Dec. 6 for their Grad Bottle Drive.

Th e grads will be sta-tioning themselves at the Agassiz Fire Hall, and traveling around collecting.

Drop off s at the fi re

hall are being accepted that day beginning at 9:30 a.m.

The Early Years committee held a survey among parents and caregivers to help improve services for families with children under six years of age. Jennifer Drewes won the gift basket.

Contest winner

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Asante Children’s Choir at Grace Baptist

Grad bottle drive fundraiser

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It’s time to say thank you Ruth AltendorfFOR THE OBSERVER

Just recently, the Agas-siz-Harrison Observer’s question of the week was “How many of us ever

had the desire to serve in a public position?” and the answer was a meek 36%. It follows that those who do serve should re-ceive appreciation and

thanks, but we rarely do give them enough credit for their eff orts.

We just went through an election and when you read this article, those who have been elected or re-elected are back to work again to tackle the huge amount of work ahead of them. And, while we never agree with everything they are de-ciding, let’s try to under-stand diffi culties, support honest eff orts and help, if we can, to fi nd solutions to the problems that have to be solved. But last, not least, let’s give them a big thank-you for the work they are doing, past, pres-ent and future!

Th is is also a good time to thank all volun-teers who willingly spend their time to help make this place - Harrison Hot Springs - even more beautiful than it already is. Two groups that come to my mind are the Mi-ami River Stream Keep-ers and the Communities in Bloom Committee.

Without these two or-ganizations our village

would just not look thesame!

Th ere aremany, manyother volun-teers: Somesing, somedance, somemake music,paint or domore seriouswork but theyall are the stuff that makesthe world goaround. Th anksto all of them!

One of my last and bestthank-yous, however, Ihave kept for Carol Hep-nar who, for several yearsnow faithfully types ande-mails these articles tothe Observer. Such loy-alty! Th anks, Carol!

It would be a severeoversight, however, notto mention our preciousweekly newspaper, theAgassiz-Harrison Ob-server! Th anks to Carly,Jessica, Sarah and Tanyafor keeping us in theknow!

Note: To correct an er-

ror in last week’s Observer,please note that admis-sion to the Harrison-Kent Community SingersChristmas Concert onDec. 7th is by donationonly.

Community

Lions are back in action

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Our great annual Christmas craft fair is coming on Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ag Hall. Once again the hall will be packed with craft ers from all over the valley off ering a wide variety of items just in time for your Christmas gift ing.

Known as the best craft sale in the valley, jewelry, woodworking, hand knits, needlework, baking, and so much more can be found on the tables packing the Ag Hall fl oor.

Mmmm mmmm good! Carol’s Café will be off ering homemade soups and sandwiches to hungry shoppers and merchants alike. Check her out in the Lion’s Den just outside the hall.

Grandma’s bears – a craft show favorite – will once again have your favorite teddy bears waiting to go

home with you. Th ereare big ones, little ones,and in between ones.Some sport dashingbows, other hats andscarves. Some even haveearrings – snazzy, eh?

As usual, allare for sale bydonation.

Somethingnew —cookies bythe pound!(Yes, we’rea little non-metric). Pack

a bag or container withyour favorite from ourselection of homemadecookies! What kind youask? Well, our bakerelves have not told uswhat to expect – they’retoo busy to tell us!

Th ere are a few tablesleft for you late comingcraft ers. But hurry, fordetails, call Joey at 604796 9951.

Don’t forget your fooddonation for the foodbank and old eyeglassesfor the needy.

See you at the fair! Asusual, all proceeds gointo supporting Lion’scommunity serviceprojects.

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Groups and Activities

November 2014

FOR KIDSKidz at the Cross - Harrison Elementary - Thurs. 6 - 7:30 pm Grades 4, 5 & 6 Registration & team leader - Carol Cartmell 604-793-0171 or [email protected] Crafts • Games • LessonAgassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal education, nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313Strong 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 from 10:15 – 11:00 am - Bring us your babies, your toddlers, your preschoolers. If you are a mom, a dad, a friend, a nana or a banana, come and meet some new friends

at Agassiz Library Storytime. Join Crackle the library crow, Pete the Cat and Terrill for storytime fun and super surprises. Refreshments, drop in, free.Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting Place - Meet friends, old & new! Parents/caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Weds. & Thurs. 9:30 am - 1 pm 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313Coff 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 604-997-44841789 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

FOR SENIORSSeniors 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 604-796-9841Tuesday 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 3pm at Chillibowl Lanes, Chilliwack. Car pool available. Call Kay FMI at 604-316-3318

Community EventsMass Choir Practice - Tonight at 7pm at the

Agassiz United Church. We need your voice! FMI call

604-796-0505

United Church Women’s Christmas Tea and

Bazaar - Saturday, November 22nd from 1:30pm to

3pm. Accepting donations at the door.

The Agassiz-Harrison Lions Present Christmas

Country Fair - Saturday, November 29th from 10am

- 4pm at the Agricultural Hall. If you’d like to be a

vendor, please call Joey at 604-796-9951.

Grad Bottle Drive - Saturday, December 6th

starting at 9:30am at the Agassiz Fire Hall. Proceeds

will go towards the AESS Grad banquet.

Agassiz-Harrison Community Services: Adopt-

a-Family - There are many families in Agassiz-Harrison

that will not have a Christmas without your support.

Please contact Agassiz-Harrison Community Services

to fi nd out how you can help: 604-796-2585

The CPHoliday Train - Wednesday, December

17th at 5pm in front of the Agricultural Hall. With

performances by Tracey Brown and Jim Cuddy.

Concert is free but donations for the local food bank

are encouraged.

2nd Annual Harrison Salmon Festival

presented by the Sts’ailes & the Salmon

Stronghold - Saturday & Sunday, November 22 &

23 at the Pretty Estates Resort, Harrison Mills. Eagle

viewing, artisan demos, traditional dancing & more!

FMI call 604-819-0969

Thursday, November 20, 2014, Agassiz Harrison Observer 21

Love is a bondthat knows no boundaries,

marks no time,and has no lmits.

It lives in our heartsand goes on forever.

Daniel EasyOctober 10, 1951 -November 22, 2009

Happy 50thBirthdayCathy Forsberg

Celebratewith us!Legion HallDecember 271pm to 4pmPlease RSVP by Dec. 5, 2014

Contact Maureen Baker at 604-796-5504or email: [email protected]

Larry David AndersonMarch 7, 1956 - November 4, 2014

LM

§Larry Anderson was many things: straight-shooting,

principled, resourceful and intelligent, a heavy duty mechanic, a trucker, a builder, a carpenter, a farmer,

a father, and, he often said, ‘just a guy’. He was born in Niagara Falls to Marion and Laverne Anderson (December 8, 2013). His siblings are

Wray (Maxine), Sharon Chesham (Richard), and Kevin.

Larry spent his boyhood summers on his grandparents’ farm and dreamed of becoming a farmer. At 17, he lied about his age to join the Navy, and ended up on the west coast two years later, where he jumped ship and found a job laying sidewalks in Victoria. His fi rst son Lawrence was born there when Larry was but 19. Larry moved to Port Alice where he worked some 7 years as a heavy duty mechanic in the logging industry, and fathered Ryan, Erin, and Crystal. He never forgot the pounding rains, the fi shing, and the bears on the porch.

Larry saw opportunity in Sechelt and relocated his household. He commuted up Sechelt Inlet to logging camps for a few years, and then started a trucking career at the local building supply, in part to create more time at home. He built up a fl eet of trucks, and worked for near twenty years happily serving the people of the Sunshine Coast. He fathered Kelsey, and later Quinn. In 2004, Larry met Henrie de Boer. Their mutual spark and sauce made for instant rapport and after a whirlwind courtship of fi ve long months they married. They purchased an old homestead up the Sechelt Inlet, where they lived off the grid, with boat access only, for 8 years. Boats, generators, waterline, fi rewood, the orchard and garden, the elk and the wolves, the reconstruction of the old home - life was full.

Larry and Henrie sold the homestead in 2012, keen for new adventure, and moved to the farming community of Agassiz, to Cedar Isle Farm on the Maria Slough. Purchase of the Oasis Coffeehouse brought them to Agassiz, but the tractors, combines, barns, chickens and good people were the real homecom-ing – Larry was blissfully happy and at home, on a farm. And then he had a 5 week intense and painful bout with cancer. His passing quelled his pain, but robs his wife, his friends and family of a very fi ne and much loved man.

A memorial will be held on November 30th at the Seaside Centre in Sechelt, from 2 until 4. In lieu of fl owers, Larry would have you donate to Doctors Without Borders.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

6 IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

002A CELEBRATIONS

5 IN MEMORIAM


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DANARD Lillian Viola

May 3, 1928 - Nov. 8, 2014

Lillian Danard, age 86, passed away on Saturday, nov. 8, 2014 at her residence in Glenwood Care Centre. Born in Fort William(Thunder Bay) Ontario. She and her late hus-band Earl had resided in the Agassiz area since 1974. Earl predeceased her in 2011. Survived by her sister Ann-Mari (Carl) Westerback of Thunder Bay, several nephews and nieces. Cremation has taken place and interment of ashes will take place at a later date in Thunder bay.The Family wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to Dr. MacIntosh and all the staff at Glenwood for their love and care of Lillian over the past several years.

002A CELEBRATIONS

5 IN MEMORIAM


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EastcottGeorge, Rowland

November 22, 1926 - November 15, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of George Rowland Eastcott of Harrison Hot Springs, BC. His parents, Ida May and James Eastcott raised 13 children on their farm in Shoal Lake, Manitoba. George is survived by one brother, Keith Eastcott (Do-reen) of Kamloops. George joined the army the day after his 18th birthday, during WWII. Following his discharge at the end of the war, George headed west. His fi rst stop was in Chester-mere Lake, Alberta, where he worked on the fall harvest. He then moved to Rossland, BC and worked at Cominco in Trail for 36 years, fi rst as a la-bourer and then as a Journey-man Millwright. George was very active in organizing the union there and fought for change in health and safety standards as well as wages. Upon his retirement, he moved to Kelowna BC, and then to the Lower Mainland. In 1953 he married Nancy Johnson. In addition to their son Wayne (Michiko), they parented their niece and neph-ew, Bonnie Townsend (Barry) and Randy Taylor (Michele). George has one grandchild, Elizabeth Eastcott. After 50 years of marriage, Nancy died in 2003.In 2006, George married Mary Duncan and the circle of family grew larger with the addition of a step-daughter, Treena Dun-can (Will Sparks), and two grandchildren, Julia and Ken-drick. George was devoted to his dog Nessie, and the two were never far apart. George was an avid outdoors-man who loved to boat, hunt and fi sh. He loved to garden, sharing his produce with family and friends. He collected and polished rocks as a hobby and enjoyed panning for gold but never managed to strike the motherlode! He was a handy-man who loved to repair things and always had a tube of ‘Goop’ nearby. In later years, he loved to travel to Arizona and recently enjoyed a cruise to Alaska. George was a faithful long-time United Church member, a member of Royal Canadian Legion and a life member of the Army, Navy and Air Force Club of Kelowna. In Lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to Rosedale United Church or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 22 at Rosedale United Church, 51337 Yale Road East, Chilli-wack at 2pm. Reception to follow. Internment will be held at Lakeview Memorial Garden, in Kelowna on December 8, 2014 at 1:00pm

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

10 CARDS OF THANKS

A sincere thank you and ap-preciation to many friends and neighbours from sur-rounding towns and commu-nities for all their prayers, support and constant en-couragement while my son Todd Chapman was facing the challenge of his life, nearly two months before fi -nally having a quint by-pass (open heart surgery).Thank you to Dr. Greggain & Staff at Fraser Canyon Hos-pital. Thank you to Dr. Gill (Cardiology)& Staff at Ab-botsford Hospital. Thank you to Dr. Fedoric (Surgeon) & Staff at Royal Jubilee Hospi-tal in Victoria.Todd had just returned home from the hospital and he had to return to Fraser Canyon Hospital for an emergency heart concern (outcome positive). Thank you Dr. Nanton, forever grateful, from Todd.The help, physical, emotion-al and spiritual is not appre-ciated enough. We’ll never forget each and every friend and neighbour. The constant enquirers and visits shows who truly cares.Forever grateful,Anna Chapman-MaguireRuby Creek

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

33 INFORMATION

Annual General MeetingAgassiz Harrison Senior Citizens’ Housing Society

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135 INCOME OPPORTUNITY

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260 ELECTRICAL

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509 AUCTIONS

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706 APARTMENT/CONDO

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T. Marlowe Manor1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz(Under new Management)

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

Also, new construction, condo quality l bdrm...$650

and 2 bdrm...$799/m

Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all

conveniences. Available now.Call 604-703-3405

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

QUIET & clean top fl oor suite with elevator, new laundry facilities, stor-age locker, parking and resident caretaker. Easy walking distance to downtown Agassiz amenities. Dis-count provided to seniors. $590 Call / text 778-918-9062

713 COTTAGES

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

747 RV PADS

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

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

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

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

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

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

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size

vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

851 TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

Abbotsford

30255 Cedar LaneDL# 31038 604-855-0666

2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE2 dr, auto, a/c, power lock. STK#564 $2,495.2003 HONDA CIVIC 4dr, auto, full load. STK#615 $2,900.2007 DODGE CARAVAN7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546. $3,900.2002 HONDA CIVIC4 door, auto, fully loaded. STK#547. $4,900.2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900.2007 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto, full load, STK#603 $7,900.2008 HONDA CIVIC, 2 dr, auto, sunroof, fully loaded. STK#642. $9,900.2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900.2009 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, full load, runs good. STK# 624 $10,900.2012 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr auto, sedan, full load, black. STK#614 $12,900.2011 NISSAN ALTIMA. 4 dr, auto, sedan, fully loaded, sun-roof. STK#641. $14,900.2013 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, standard STK#639. $15,500.2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4 X 4, auto, short box, ful-ly loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

33166 South Fraser WayDL# 40083 778-908-5888

1999 VW JETTA 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#619. $3,900.2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, au-to, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900.2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900.2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900.2003 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr, auto, full load, ST#586 $6,900.2007 FORD FUSION 4 door auto, loaded, A/cared, ST#321 $6,900 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $10,900.2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900.2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K STK#17. $12,900.2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. $13,900. 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. STK#126. $14,900.2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.

Financing Availablewww.keytrackautosales.ca

Meet the Pros

November 2014

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

Agassiz All Storage

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

or 7

Your Residential Garbage Service Provider

Toll free 1.844.646.6337pioneerdisposal.com • [email protected]

Ask us about recycle & green waste services!

Complete Home

Renovations

Additions

Framing

LaminateFlooring

Wood & Fiberglass

Sundecks

THE

RENOVATOR

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RESIDENTIAL

KELLY AT604.819.1936

[email protected]

FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS604-796-1196 | cell 604-857-3375

• New Cabinetry and Cabinet Refacing• Counter Tops • All Custom Cabinets are made

from solid wood (no particle board)6390 PIONEER AVE., AGASSIZ

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM

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Hope Auto Body Ltd.Hope Auto Body Ltd.

• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility

- all insurance company estimates written here

966 6th Avenue, 604 •869 •5244www.hopeautobody.ca

Locally owned and operated

Call (604) 795-021424 Hour Service

For more information visit www.peteandsonplumbing.com

MOVERS

IntegrityMovers

Moving and Delivery Services

“We’re not satisfi ed until you are”

NEW TO THE AREA604-860-5277

TO ADVERTISEIN THIS FEATURE:

CALL Sarah @ 604-796-4301Larry 604.997.7602

Harrison’s

Handyman

Affordable

Decks & Fencing Patio Bricks Laminate Skirting Painting Siding & Roofi ng Power washing Yard Cleanup

TO ADVERTISE IN THIS FEATURE:CALL Sarah 604-796-4301

604-796-0538

Rick’sComputerServices

Drop by 6438 Lougheed Hwy.(Corner of 7 & 9)

• General Repairs & Data Recovery• Trojans & Viruses Removed• Same day service on all drop offs

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R.C.E.APPLIANCEREPAIR

604-796-2834Service to all makes of

washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

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COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING NOVEMBER 2014

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

Noticeof Road Closure

Cameron Road between Humphrey Road and McCallum Road will be closed from Monday November 3, 2014 to Friday December 12, 2014 for road re-construction.

The road will be closed Monday to Thursday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm and on Friday between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm. Local traffic will still have access but please expect delays.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding the road closure please contact the District of Kent Engineering Department at 604-796-2235.

The District apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks you for your patience.

Monday, Nov. 247:00pm Regular Meeting

Monday, Dec. 17:00pm Inaugural Meeting

Monday, Dec. 87:00pm Regular Meeting

UPCOMINGCOUNCILMEETING

Business Owners are re-minded that a business licence is required to operate in the District of Kent. Renewal of Licence fees for 2015 have now been mailed out to registered business operations and you are encouraged to take advan-tage of the discounted fee.

Business Licence Bylaw (1485) offers an early payment discounted fee if your 2015 licence renewal is paid before December 15, 2014.

Also, to avoid a late payment fee, business licence renewal payment must be made prior to January 31, 2015.

2015 Business Licences can be renewed at the District of Kent Municipal Hall, located at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz which is open on weekdays (except statutory holidays) from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. If you are unable to make it to the Municipal Hall you may make a payment by credit card over the phone, or by mailing a cheque with your renewal notice and we will mail your new business licence to you.

If you have not received your renewal notice please contact the undersigned immediately to confirm your 2015 fee.

Additionally, Business Own-ers are encouraged to contact the Development Services De-partment prior to expanding or changing their current busi-ness, so we may work with you to ensure compliance with Dis-trict Bylaws and regulations. If changes have already occurred to your business, without noti-fication, please provide current information to the District so we may update our records accordingly, confirm that your business is in compliance and to help insulate you for any fu-ture insurance claims you may have with respect to Fire and Building Code regulations.

Furthermore, we would like to also extend a reminder that all business signs including portable and sandwich board signs are required to comply with the regulations of the

Children’sRecreationCookies for Santa(6 -9 years)Offer Santa some cookies on the best cookie plate ever, that’s been hand-painted by you! Join Marge as she demonstrates how to be creative with tole painting as you create a one-of-a-kind treasure. Take home some decorated cookies along with your plate!Community Recreation & Cultural CentreNov 29 - Dec 6, Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm2/$35

Build a Snow Globe(5-8 years)We are making snow globes! Build a snowman or a ginger-bread man, a reindeer, or a snowflake or ? Get your friends together and have fun while making your very own snow globes. All supplies are included or bring your own special trinket for this project. This would make a great Christmas gift!Community Recreation & Cultural CentreDec 2, Tuesday 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 1/$25

Kids’ Night Out(6-12 years)Parents, are you searching for a babysitter for date night? How about Kids’ Night Out? Drop them off with our CRCC Host to have fun in the gym, play board games, run around, create crafts and socialize with other kids. Pizza will be served!Community Recreation & Cultural CentreNov 21, Friday 5:00 pm- 8:30 pm 1/$15

GymnasiumWe offer Open Gym times to en-courage you to participate in the activity of your choice. Refer to the Gymnasium Schedule on Page 11 of our Fall 2014 Leisure Guide. It can be accessed online at www.district.kent.bc.ca

Intro to Step ClassTwo left feet?Our BCRPA Fitness Instructor will spend 15 minutes before the Step ’n Strength class working through the steps with you! This basic intro course is being offered immediately before the Tuesday and Thursday classes from November 25 - Dec 11 at 7:15 am!

Stocking Stuffer Idea for Christmas!Load the membership of your choice to this card for a perfect active gift for friends and loved ones!

District of Kent Sign Bylaw No. 1397, 2008.

Business Licence Applica-tion forms for both resident and non-resident businesses may be downloaded from the District of Kent website www.district.kent.bc.ca under the

“Business in Kent” tab.

Thank you for your cooper-ation and we wish you a prof-itable 2015.

If you have any questions, please contact the Bylaw / Licence Inspector at 604-796-2235.

Business Licence Renewals

CONTRACT PROGRAM INSTRUCTOROPPORTUNITIES

The Community Services Department is seeking dynamic and energetic Contract Recreation Workers for planning and facilitating a variety of social, cultural, sport and general interest activities for preschool, child and youth and adult programs. These opportunities would be suitable for active individuals who have a keen interest in recreation.

Applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check in order to work in these positions.

If you are interested, please contact the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre at 604-796-8891 or email [email protected]

Documents

Agassiz Observer, November 20, 2014