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Valdy rides holiday trainJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

Th e CP Holiday Train just kicked off a 21-day trek last Friday, collecting donations for food banks as it chugs across Canada.

Locally, it will pass through North Bend on December 16 at 6:30 p.m. and Agassiz on Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m.

And on board is one of Canada's leading folk singers, Valdy, who called Th e Obser-ver this week to chat about the cross-country tour.

"We just fi nished in Mac-tier," he said as the train got moving in northern Ontario on Wednesday aft ernoon.

"It's wonderful. Th e sun has been shining and we've had the fi rst snow of the trip."

Th e trip includes an aver-age six short shows a day. Th e train pulls into a town, drops the side of one railcar, which quickly converts to stage, and the show begins. Dignitaries jump on board for a presen-tation to the local food bank, and then the concert can be-gin. Once it's over, they roll up the show and head out to the next town. Some days, it means as many as eight stops.

Last year, audiences across Canada were treated to a concert by Th e Odds.

Th is year, they'll get to hear Valdy play one of his most popular tunes, Play Me a Rock n Roll Song.

And once that's out of the way, he'll move into some holiday themed music. It's a type of show he's enjoyed so far.

"Today, for the fi rst time, I did Frosty the Snowman," he said. "It's nice to be able

to use the holiday repertoire because it only comes up once in a while," he said.

Of course, performing outdoors in the winter co-mes with its own set of chal-lenges.

"It's certainly a unique thing," he said, and long johns and turtle necks are necessities. It's not the cold so much that aff ects the show, and he has some experience from playing the '88 Calgary Winter Games. But the rain can cause concerns, he said.

When they were perfor-ming in Vaughan, Ontario on Tuesday, they met up with some serious moisture.

Th at "restricts the show and is a little dangeerous to be working with the mics outside," he said. "But we'll carry on and keep going, and the people will come."

People are coming out in droves to see the CP Holi-day Train, he said, as they do each year.

Mactier residents raised $3,000 for the food bank, Valdy said, and they will make 66 stops just in Cana-da. A second train is doing a similar trip throughout the United States.

Traveling across country by rail is on many Canadi-ans' to-do lists, and Valdy is

no diff erent. Halfway through the in-

terview, Valdy stops for a moment to take in the view as the train speeds up.

"Oh, this is cool," he said. "We're passing a big double-decker train. We're right be-side it. Th is is incredible."

Th is is the fi rst time the Salt Spring Island resident has had a full bedroom while traveling by train though. And it's a good thing he's got some space.

"I have a new CD (Read Between the Lines) fi nished and I have to go through the paperwork by the new year," he said. "So I have a host of

paperwork to do." Th ere are plenty of legal

matters to deal with between the fi nishing of a CD, and its release. But it's a neces-sity. And while some may say that copyright issues are more important since the internet was created, Valdy isn't so sure.

"I was losing some (mo-ney) to piracy even in the days of records and cassettes," he said. "So it's nothing new. But, most people are upright about it, and will pay."

To fi nd out more about the CP Holiday Train, visit www.cpr.ca.

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Breitenmoser recognized as ‘up-and-comer’ in fashion industry

Agassiz fashion student featured in Elle Canada

A fashion design stu-dent from the Univer-sity of the Fraser Valley has fulfi lled a dream by making it onto the pages of a prestigious magazine.

Sabrina Breitenmoser

is recognized in this month’s Elle Canada as an “up-and-comer” in the fashion industry. On page 58, she’s men-tioned for her creative use of fabrics in last year’s TÉLIO contest, a competition showcasing Canada’s breakthrough designers.

A picture of her win-ning outfi t, which was inspired by the igloo and features padded quilted treatments in grey, is also printed in the magazine.

“It’s kind of surreal,” says the 26-year-old Agassiz resident. “It’s a dream to be in a fash-ion magazine, and here I am — my name and a picture of my dress are in the magazine.”

Recently, Breiten-moser was accepted as an intern for Van-couver designer Jason Matlo, who was one of the judges at the TÉLIO event.

“It has been great to work alongside him. I get a real insight into

the world of up-and-coming designers,” says Breitenmoser.

Procuring an intern-ship was part of the Fashion Design pro-gram’s curriculum at UFV. Landing a position with Matlo is something Breitenmoser credits to the encouragement of the faculty.

“Th e instructors have all been really enthu-siastic,” says Breiten-moser. “Th ey’re always really excited about any opportunities for us, and are always there to help. And while it was a lot of work and a lot of stress, the program is defi nitely well worth it in the end.”

Before undertak-ing the UFV program, Breitenmoser lived in Switzerland for a year, interning at Akris, a high-end women’s wear

design house noted for their fabrics and mod-ern styling.

During her studies at UFV, the faculty of the Fashion Design de-partment quickly rec-ognized Breitenmoser’s many talents, which includes working with fi ne fabrics.

“Sabrina’s technical skill and meticulous attention to detail and quality has always been her strength,” says fash-ion design instructor, Deanna Devitt. “While in our program, Sabrina demonstrated a strong sense of style. She al-ways had a good eye for colour and fabrics. She has a strong work ethic and works well under pressure due to her good time-management skills.”

While the department was extremely excited

to hear of Breitenmos-er’s recent achievement,it didn’t come as a sur-prise considering her talent as a designer, saysDevitt.

“She is an extremely dedicated and motivat-ed individual who hasthe drive to succeed in the business.

“To have one of ourstudents presented in a prominent publication such as Elle Canadaspeaks to the talent of our students as well as the quality of educa-tion provided by UFV’s Fashion Design depart-ment.”

For more informa-tion on UFV’s Fashion Design program, visit http://www.ufv.ca/fash-ion.htm

For more information on UFV, visit the UFVToday blog at http://blogs.ufv.ca/

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Sabrina Breitenmoser is being recognized in this month’s Elle Canada as an“up-and-comer” in the fashion industry.

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Killer pleads guiltyRobert FreemanTHE PROGRESS

Convicted serial killer Michael Wayne McGray pleaded guilty Monday to the fi rst-degree murder of his cellmate at Mountain Institution last November.

McGray coolly admitted in court that the killing of 33-year-old Jeremy Michael Phillips by strangling him to death in their cell on Nov. 21, 2010 would mark his seventh murder conviction.

“I’m 100 percent guilty of planning and commit-ting this murder,” he said, via a video link to a special handling unit in Quebec where he is being held.

Th e court was reluctant to accept McGray’s guilty plea via video, especially without legal counsel, but the 45-year-old convict was adamant he did not want to return to B.C. - and he was well aware of the legal consequences, given his six earlier life sentences.

“I just want to wrap this up,” he said. “I don’t need to talk to a lawyer. In fact, I refuse. I don’t want to talk to a lawyer.”

Aft er repeatedly asking McGray if he was aware of the what he was doing, and aft er ensuring his plea was made voluntarily, BC Supreme Court Justice Bri-an Joyce sentenced McGray to life in prison without eligibility for parole for 25 years.

Although McGray had said in an earlier court hearing that he was paid $20,000 to kill Phillips, he did not object to a summary by Crown counsel Grant

Lindsey Monday that the murder started as a fake hostage-taking plan cooked up by the two convicts.

Lindsey said McGray told police aft er his arrest that Phillips wanted to stage a hostage-taking in which he would be tied up so that he could go to the prison in-fi rmary and McGray could go back to Kent prison.

But McGray said he became angry with Phillips and decided to end his “bullshit” and kill him.

With a razor and nail clippers, McGray told police he cut up bedsheets to tie up Phillips.

He said Phillips “gave him a hug” and then lay face down on the cot just aft er the 10:15 p.m. cell count so McGray could tie him up.

But instead of the hostage-taking plan, McGray said he strangled Phillips for fi ve minutes, and then punched him in the head to make sure he wasn’t fak-ing death.

He told police he had to kill Phillips “very quietly” because a guard was only 23 feet away. He didn’t re-port Phillips’ death until the next morning.

Outside court, Lindsey said Phillips is no longer around to tell his side of the story, so it’s unclear whether there ever was a hostage-taking plan or whether it was a contract killing.

Correction offi cials have to date refused to dis-close why McGray was transferred from the Kent maximum-security prison to the medium-security Mountain Institution.

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SUBMITTED PHOTOOn November 21, three groups worked on habitat restoration on the 100-block of the Miami River in Harrison Hot Springs. Under the guidance of Rachel Drennan, coordinator of the FV Watersheds Coalition, the Miami River Streamkeepers assisted by Agassiz Secondary leadership student, Ashton Penner (pic-tured here), planted red osier dogwood and willow shrubs interspersed with bulrush, common rush and sedges. A new technique to inhibit the invasive reed canary grass from smothering the herbaceous plants was used. The herbaceous plants (e.g. rushes, sedges and bulrushes) were pulled through cardboard and mulched with straw.

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BC Hydro says nothing to fear from ‘necessary upgrade’Cancer patient fears smart meters

Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Kathy Read sleeps with a CPAP mask, designed to help her breathing correctly through the night. She has two metal knees, and walks with a cane.

But most importantly, she’s a cancer survivor. Read has been in re-mission for fi ve years,

aft er treatment for non-hodgkin’s lymphoma that was diagnosed in January 2005.

And now, she’s fi ght-ing the installation of a smart meter on her home.

“I don’t want it be-cause of the fact that I’m a cancer survivor,” she said. “I had non-hodg-kin’s lymphoma, and it

can come back.” So, with the help of

a relative, she’s been pouring over research regarding the emissions from the meters, cur-rently being installed in homes across the prov-ince. And what she’s fi nding, is that all smart meters can lead to fur-ther health problems.

In April this year, she

says, the World Health Organization linked the radiation emitted from smart meters to can-cer, and placed it in the same category as lead, pesticides, chloroform and engine exhaust. She’s also read numer-ous stories about people suff ering negative health eff ects from having the meters attached to their homes.

So, she’s posted signs around her meter warn-ing B.C. Hydro and Corix staff that they are not to swap out her old meter for a new one.

One reads: “Do not install any wireless me-ters at this location.”

Another one reads: “My legal right: No Smart Meter here!”

But not everyone be-lieves the hype. When

speaking at October’s UBCM conference, Pre-mier Christy Clark said the much-talked-about health concerns don’t faze her.

“I’ve spent quite a bit of time talking with the experts about it,” Clark said. “I don’t share those health concerns, be-cause when we’re sur-rounded by wireless and cell phones, there are a

lot of other sources of the problem that they’re concerned about.”

BC Hydro is workingwith those who don’t want the meters at-tached to their homes. But eventually, everyoneon the grid will need one to keep their power on.

“Th e meters are a nec-essary upgrade,” Cindy

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Kathy Read stands outside her house with signs she’s made to warn B.C. Hydro and Corix employees not to change her family’s digital meter to a smart meter.

JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

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THANK YOUto all of those who

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KEN SCHWAERZLE

Merry Christmas to you all.

THANK YOUfor your supporton Election Day.

I am looking forwardto serving youas a Councillor

for the next three years.

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Christmas-themed events taking place throughout Fraser Valley

Getting in the spirit this weekend

Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

It will be diffi cult not to get into the Christmas spirit aft er this weekend, with holiday events taking place from Chilliwack to Hope.

Saturday is a big day, that starts with the 4th An-nual Breakfast with Santa at Harrison Memorial Hall, presented by the Harrison Hot Springs Pre-school and Aft er School Care Program, and the Vil-lage. Kids of all ages will meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus in the morning. Th ere will be two seatings for break-fast, one at 9 a.m. and another at 10:30 a.m. Th e cost of admission is $5 for one person, or $20 for fi ve people.

Th ere will be a grand prize of an iPad 2, and tick-ets are available at Oasis in Agassiz, or by calling 604-796-8738.

Also on Saturday, stop by the Agassiz Agricultural Centre for the Lions Annual Craft Sale.

Doors open to the public at 10 a.m. Th e Harrison Christmas Crawl is also being held

this weekend, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Eight venues are participating in the

crawl, which asks participants to take a “passport” to each stop along the way. A treat is off ered at each stop, and a grand prize worth $500 will be won at the end of the weekend.

In Hope, everyone is invited to the Sunshine La-dies Christmas Carol Sing-Along at the Hope Station House. Th at starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 4 and will include a live nativity scene performed by St. Anthony’s Youth Group.

Th is is the weekend that people will be asked to “Stuff the Cruiser” in Agassiz.

Local RCMP will be parked at the Agassiz Super Valu from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, collecting items for the Agassiz Harrison food bank.

Th e Stuff the Cruiser event in Hope is sched-uled for December 11 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Cooper’s Foods located at 559 Old Hope Princeton Way. Th e Boston Bar event will be held on Decem-ber 10 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Kal Tire located at 48075 Trans Canada Highway.

Saturday night will also be the Santa Claus Pa-rade in downtown Chilliwack, which gets underway around 7 p.m.

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Verschoor, manager of public aff airs for the Smart Meter Pro-gram, said this week. “Th ere is a point when the old meters won’t work on the new system.”

It isn’t just your house meter that is getting an upgrade, it’s the entire network.

“We have a very large complex system behind that switch on your wall,” Verschoor said.

And it’s a system that people shouldn’t be afraid of.

“Smart meters are safe,” she as-sured. “Th ey use radio frequency that has been used for over a cen-tury.”

In today’s wired world, similar frequencies are given off by tele-visions, radios, GPS systems and even remote controls.

“If you went outside your house and stood next to your meter for 20 years, you would get the same amount of frequency as a 30 min-ute cell phone call,” she said.

Most of BC Hydro’s customers are accepting the change, she said, at a rate of about 99 per cent.

But, for those who don’t want to be living so close the meter, there is a compromise.

“You can locate the meter any-where on your property,” she said, at a distance from your home.

Of course, that’s not a job for the average handy-man, and is “something that would need to be done by a certifi ed electrician, at a cost to the homeowner.”

For now, the signs at the Read home will stay up, and Verschoor said that employees will heed them.

“When we are contacted by a customer who isn’t comfortable with the meters, we do hold off installing until they are comfort-able with it,” she added.

Anyone with questions can contact BC Hydro directly at 1-800-224-9376.

-with fi les from Tom Fletcher

Meters part of ‘complex system’From 4


One of the last exchanges in the B.C. legislature’s fall session was over the state of the court system.

Drug dealers are walking free, NDP leader Adrian Dix reminded Public Safety Minister Shirley Bond in the fi nal question period. Dix referred to a Prince George case this fall where a convicted cocaine dealer racked up more traffi cking charges while he was on trial, and then was released because he couldn’t be tried in a timely fashion.

Th e NDP was picking up on an unusually political speech last week by B.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Bauman. Speaking to the annual B.C. judges’ conference in Las Vegas,

Bauman warned that funding cuts have the B.C. court system “going over a cliff in slow motion.”

Th e cuts are real. By next year, court service budgets are expected to be down 10 per cent since 2008, and staff down 15 per cent. Th e provincial court is down 17 judges from 2005. Th ere aren’t enough clerks. And the federal government is about to push through new sentencing guidelines that will add more inmates to B.C.’s overfl owing prison system.

Bond, the overworked B.C. Liberal minister doing double duty as Attorney General, replied that some of the budget cuts are being reversed. More sheriff s have been trained, and 14 provincial court judges have been hired in the past two years.

(Meanwhile, provincial judges are suing the defi cit-laden government, demanding a six-per-cent raise.)

Bond also pointed to long-term

strategies being implemented to relieve the fl ood of court cases. It’s this kind of systemic change that has the most potential for long-term reform of our archaic system.

Right now there are an estimated 2,000 cases in provincial court

that are running long enough to risk being dismissed due to delays. It’s not a crime wave; a quarter of all cases in provincial and B.C. Supreme Court are family disputes over kids and property.

Th e Family Law Act has been in the works for years, and it sailed

through the legislature with NDP support. It encourages out-of-court settlements in family breakups, equalizes common-law rules with those for married couples and does away with the terms “custody” and “access” that suggest children are to be fought over as if they are property.

Bond also pointed to B.C.’s harsh new administrative penalties for drinking and driving, which have kept most routine impaired cases out of court.

Police have the authority to impound vehicles and impose heavy fi nes on the spot, when drivers fail a roadside breath test or even blow in the “warn” range of 0.05 to 0.08 per cent. Bond points proudly to a 40-per-cent decrease in alcohol-related vehicle deaths in the fi rst year.

Of course this is being challenged as an infringement of the right to go to court and try various drunk-driving defences. A judge will soon decide if the

hazards of impaired driving justify such an infringement.

Justice Bauman acknowledges that courts have to clean up procedures too. Set aside the baseless conspiracy theories around the Dave Basi-Bobby Virk saga, and you have two small-time crooks whose lawyers were allowed to spin the case out for seven years in a tangle of evidence disclosure demands.

As the legislature adjourned, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson joined previous mayors, from Conservative Party member Sam Sullivan to Mike Harcourt, in calling for marijuana to be legalized and regulated.

Not on my watch, replied Prime Minister Stephen Harper. So instead, we’re getting de facto legalization of crack cocaine.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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Youth concussions:Use your head

B.C. Liberal MLA Moira Stilwell has proposed legislation to help prevent concussions in youth sports.

Th e private member’s bill would make it law to remove a young athlete from play if a concussion is suspected. Th e proposed Concussions in Youth Sport Safety Act recognizes that the majority of sport-related head injuries occur in athletes younger than 20, and that the frequency of such injuries is increasing.

More is unknown than known about concussions. We know what causes them, but not why some people feel some symptoms – headaches, nausea, dizziness, sensitivity to light – while others experience a sudden onset of depression.

Th ere’s no clinically tested treatment for concussions. Rest is best.Sidney Crosby just returned to the NHL aft er 10 months recuperating

from a concussion. Other players have had to retire aft er sustaining multiple concussions, some the result of deliberate and callous head shots. Th ese are professional athletes; they know the risks they take every time they compete, and what’s at stake – for some, their jobs.

But what about our children?So few will ever play pro. Th ey have their whole lives ahead of them. No

game, no victory or goal, is worth jeopardizing their futures.As a government, as volunteers, as parents, we need to do everything

possible to educate them about brain injuries, to teach them to protect themselves and respect one another, without instilling in them fear.

It’s not as simple as telling them to keep their heads up, and elbows down.

We must help them value our most valuable asset – our brains.– Black Press

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When I was just a little girl I was taught to crochet doilies by Mrs. Bella Bolton and when I was a teenager I was taught to crochet afghans by Roberta Bazan. Since then I have been crocheting afghans, baby layettes, hats, scarves, doilies and dishcloths.

I taught my children when they were four years old and it is something that we do together in the evenings at home. Th ree years ago my daughter Kaitlan mentioned to me if I would teach her friends to crochet and at that time I started a group “Th e Gift of Giving”.

I open my home and teach crochet

and then in return they donate their fi rst project to the Community Christmas Hampers. Th e fi rst year I had four children and all of them loved it, so it is something that I do each year now and the group has grown to 11 which also include adults. I am very proud of my group.

We meet once a week for an hour and half and I teach them diff erent items to make. I am grateful to have learned this at such a young age and that I am able to pass on what was taught to me.

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Democracy requires that informed voters exercise their franchise, but there’s not been much information forthcoming in Harrison recently.

I am the author of the four newsletters which Councillor Harris and Mr. Maw complain about. Th ese newsletters have succeeded in providing information to voters which was not available from the Village council or the local press.

I’m delighted to see that Mr. Harris is now admitting to receiving Harrison taxpayer money, even though it’s been routed through Civic Consultants. I’m alarmed that, aft er six years in offi ce, he still does not accept the confl ict of

interest rules laid out in the Local Government Act. Th ose rules are quite clear that it doesn’t matter if you do the dance of the seven veils to try and hide your personal benefi t, if any of the public’s money ends up in your pocket, you’re in confl ict.

According to the Village’s Freedom of Information offi cer, there is no contract between the Village and Civic, “armslength” or otherwise. Th ere are, however, invoices which clearly show Harris’s company billing the Village $90 per hour for his services in 2010. As a part-timer (not salaried, as he claims), I expect he received all or part of this.

So his Civic earnings are tied

directly to his work on Village projects and for developers working in the village. At one point, he called himself a principal of Civic. I’ve only seen him step out of one meeting and that was only aft er councillor Jackson (aft er saying nothing for the six years before the recent election loomed) forced him to leave.

Harris’s actions as a councillor in confl ict should be audited. Perhaps the provincial confl ict commissioner would undertake this or Premiere Clark’s new municipal auditor, who will open an offi ce soon in Surrey. I would welcome either.

John Allen

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Communities in Bloom invited students to create bannersKids art to hang in Harrison

Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

A dozen Harrison el-ementary students are being honoured for their contribution to the com-munity.

A few months ago, the Harrison Hot Springs Communities in Bloom committee sent out a challenge to students to create artwork for ban-ners. Th e winning entries are now being installed along Hot Springs Road, and a special ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the end of Hot Springs Road.

Th ey artists are Trevan Kozel, Kaitlin McGil-livray, Anna Fehr, Emilie Meinen, Zoel Jackson, Garrett Tailby, Chloe

Amos, Andrew Chin, Brianna Heaton, Emilee Wallin, Serena Madsen and Aidan Gillis.

Th e banners will hang for a few months, said councillor Dave Harris.

“Th ey will be a won-derful addition to the community,” he said.

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Two of the banners that will hang in Harrison Hot Springs over the next few months.

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Toddler facing long road of treatment for aggressive cancer

Band releases song for Lilee-JeanJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

Th e support for Lilee-Jean Whittle-Putt keeps pouring in. And now, her father’s band is getting a chance to help.

Pardon My Striptease is releasing a single on iTunes on Dec. 5, titled Pray.

Th e download costs 99 cents, with half of the mon-ey going toward lead singer Andrew Putt’s family. Th e other half will go directly toward B.C. Children’s Hos-pital.

Lilee-Jean is currently spending more time in the hospital than out of it, undergoing treatment for Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of cancer.

Her parents, Putt and Chelsey Whittle, noticed earlier this fall that their daughter was tilting her head more and more. She was becoming quite unbal-anced as she learned how to walk. A doctor had noted that her head was starting to look a little larger.

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culminated into a dizzying series of visits to doctor’s offi ces and hospitals, where a diagnosis was made and treatment began.

Th e road ahead is a long one, Putt told Th e Observer in October. It could also be a costly one, if surgeries to remove the brain tumor damage her young brain.

Fundraisers have been held throughout the Fraser Valley and as far away as Fort MacMurray. Most re-cently, a spaghetti dinner at the Agassiz Legion raised

nearly $5,000. Being in a popular rock

band, the support has been coming from not just family and friends, but from fans as well.

But the timing of the song’s release on Monday will also mark a special milestone in young Lilee’s life.

Dec. 5 also happens to be her very fi rst birthday.

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Th e month of Decem-ber is fi lled with tradi-tons and it is traditions that make December a very special time of the year: there are an-gels and stars, gift s and Christmas trees, spe-cial foods, drinks and customs. Th en there is Christmas itself, the highlight of it all.

Traditions vary, of course, depending where they originated and in what we believe. But, for all of us December is a time of the year when we stop and think and realize that there is more to life than what we usually allow to enter our mind. I fi nd this a very interesting subject

to look into and conse-quently had long discus-sions with relatives and friends about it.

It was then that I re-membered Delphine and Fred, two very spe-cial people who love Christmas and go the extra mile to celebrate it. About six years ago, their daughter, Cindy, and her husband, Aaron, sug-gested a "themed Christ-mas". Th ey had found an old fashioned turntable for records which gave them the idea to cele-brate Christmas the way it was done in the '50s.

Delphine and Fred liked the idea and the family took time togther to research the era. Th ey decorated the tree the way it was done then, found old records for the turntable and each member of the family had to fi nd one authentic gift for the gift -giving.

Th e family must have liked it because, to re-search how Christmas is celebrated in diff er-ent countries, cultures and eras, has become their very own cus-

tome since then. Th ere was a French-Canadian Christmas, a Romanian Christmas, a "visit" to Ste. Lucia in Norway, the Celtic part of Ireland and this year they are "going " to Italy. Th ey take the idea seriously and look into the language of their choice, foods, fash-ions, geography, culture and history but keep it all light-hearted and fun. When I asked them at one time what they

get out of it, they an-swered with a chuckle: "We think the children learned a little and the grown-ups learned a lot and we all had fun!" Not many families can or will go to this extent but they do and, I believe, they are richer for it!

One tradition, the custom of giving each other gift s, is perhaps the oldest – aft er all, it dates back to the Holy Kings and the shep-herds. Th is custom, however, has gotten way out of hand. While it gives us great plea-sure to fi nd a very spe-cial gift for someone we love, extreme shopping sprees, as I call it, make us lose the meaning of

gift -giving. So, person-ally, I leave the "sales" for other months such as January or February when we all have more time. To me, the month of December is just too precious for it.

My thoughts go back to Delphine, Fred and their family again be-cause they sometimes revive another tradition: the custom to invite someone - be it a rela-tive, friend or even just somebody they know, who otherwise would be alone at Christmas - to their home.

"Because," they ex-plain, "even if you have many friends, oft en they are all gone over the hol-idays."

Again, not all of us can or will do this, but isn't it time to turn the table just a little bit to a

gentler, friendlier time -a time more in the spirit of the true meaning of Christmas?

Traditions – the turntable of Christmas

RUTH ALTENDORF

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Lilee-Jean Whittle-Putt is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor.


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Dec. 1 of each year is World AIDS Day, a day dedicated to increas-ing awareness of HIV/AIDS issues worldwide and an occasion to call upon leaders to honour their commitments in the fi ght against HIV/AIDS.

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2. Reduce the number of sexual partners and remain monogamous in your relationships.

3. Ask your sex part-ners if they’ve been tested for HIV and get tested regularly for HIV yourself.

4. Insist on the use of a condom every time you have sex.

5. Protect yourself when you are getting a tattoo or piercing. Make sure that the par-lour is clean, that you see the artist take the needles and piercers out of a sealed package, and that the used items are disposed in a con-tainer that will prevent their being reused.

If you are HIV posi-tive, you can’t prevent your own infection but:

1. You can and should protect your sexual partners by using a

condom consistently and correctly every time you have sex.

2. Reduce your num-ber of sexual partners.

3. Start treatment early.

A recent study showed that early treat-ment reduced HIV infections by 96 per cent in straight couples where one partner is positive and the other negative. Of course, the responsible thing to do is to disclose your sta-tus with your partner(s) if you are infected.

Oft en people don’t have any symptoms af-ter they’ve contracted the virus. Some people experience fl u-like symptoms in the fi rst four weeks, as their bod-

ies try to fi ght the infec-tion. Aft er that, people have been reported to have no symptoms at all for as long as a decade.

Th e people who have the virus are, however, more likely to get com-mon infections and develop fungi because HIV attacks their im-mune systems. Th ey are more likely to develop sexually transmitted infections, rare cancers and fungal infections.

Th e only way to know for sure that you have HIV is to get test-ed. Your family doctor can give you this test and develop a plan for treatment, if neces-sary. HIV is no longer a death sentence. Th ere is a variety of available

eff ective treatments as well as care and supportfor people infected withand aff ected by HIV/AIDS.

At the end of 2010,it was estimated that 13,000 people in BritishColumbia were living with HIV – and abouta quarter of them arethought to be unawarethat they are infected.“Doing something” tomark this year’s aware-ness week may be as basic as making your-self aware of the risks of HIV infection and tak-ing the necessary steps to avoid getting the vi-rus in the fi rst place.

Submitted by the Agassiz Community Health Centre

Community

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Each year, the Agassiz Library hosts a Lego event, and this year’s awards day

was on Saturday, November 22. This year’s special lego project was devised by Agassiz Library’s favourite Certified

Lego Professional, Robin Sather. A mosaic of the FVRL logo was produced by all the

lego builders at the 4th Annual Lego Build Up Awards Day.

These kids really click

NOTICEPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Community Charter,

the dates of the 2012 Regular Council meetings are as follows:

January 9January 23February 13February 27March 12March 26April 10 (Tuesday)April 23May 14May 28June 11June 25July 16August 20September 10October 9 (Tuesday)October 22November 13November 26December 10

Meetings commence at 7:00 pm in the Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall, Agassiz.For further information please contact the undersigned at 604-796-2235Clair LeeDirector of Corporate Services


Survived by his loving wife Johanna and his children Ed (Marilyn); Ann; Nancy (Barry) Th ompson; Francis (Heidi); Gerald (Wilma): Grandchildren Michael; Jason; Leola (Adam) Sippel; Anthony; Charlene (Adam Bergsma); Johanna (Bryan) Strahl; Adriana; Walter; Marianne; Jami; Stephanie; Ryan; Sean; Courtney: Great-grandson Beckett Sippel; as well as siblings Jos (Jaan) Struys and Lieds (Aart) Suykerbuyk in Holland. Tony was predeceased by his parents Catharina and Adrianus Struys and nine brothers & sisters in Holland.

Tony was born in Schyf, Holland on September 11, 1929. He immigrated to Canada when he was 24, spent two years in Quebec and then came to Agassiz, BC. After two years in Agassiz Tony went home to Holland and married his fi ancee, who was waiting for him there. Tony and Johanna married on December 30, 1957 and returned to Canada.

Tony worked at the Agassiz Research Station for ten years. On October 14, 1967 they purchased the family farm where he and Johanna raised their family and where he continued to live until his passing. Tony and, Johanna enjoyed traveling during their retirement and, of course, made many trips back to Holland. Th ey had been active members of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church since their arrival in Agassiz. Tony spent much of his time with family and friends and his van could frequently be spotted outside Tim Hortons, where he enjoyed socializing.

A Prayer Service will be held this evening, Friday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 pm and funeral service will be held Saturday, December 3, at 11 am, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 7237 Morrow Rd. in Agassiz, BC.

In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to either Development and Peace or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC.

In Loving Memory of Tony StruysSept. 11, 1929 - Nov. 26, 2011

TREVORYOU GOT'ER DONE!!

Congratulations on getting your Red Seal Ticket for Journeyman Electrician.

Love from your families, The Neels's & the Van De Pol's

This is what being married for 50 years does to you...

Happy Anniversary Opa & Oma...Lots of love from the family.

Dec. 2, 1961

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7 OBITUARIES

Eugene Lawrence Smith16 March 1936 - 24 Nov 2011

“Gene” passed away peaceful-ly on Thursday 24 Nov 11 at the Chilliwack General Hospi-tal at the young age of 75.He was born in Saskatoon Sask on 16 Mar 36 and raised in Kelowna BC. Gene was the fi rst of 6 children born to Mr and Mrs Paul Smith. He is survived by his siblings, Lucille (Decoteau), Dan, Louise (York), Yvonne (Clarke), Anita and was predeceased by his sister Lorraine (Johnson). He married his bride, Serena Nan-cy-Ann (Bryson) while they were both enlisted in the RCAF and stationed in Clinton ON. They had 6 children. Gene was predeceased by his youngest son Alan Joseph and is survived by daughters Rhonda, Karen (Riley), Kelly and sons Danny and Patrick. He will also be sadly missed by both his son-in-law Ray-mond Riley and daughter-in-law Jane Smith and his 10 grandchildren, Kaylee, Mag-gie, Jennifer, Racheal, Bobby, Jonathan (Natalie), Karen, Al-ex, Amanda and Chris and great granddaughter Lillian. Dad enjoyed his large family and especially the times when his family got together as they are literally spread between both coasts due largely in part to his 27yr military career which allowed Dad to take his family to Ontario, France, Nova Scotia and Alberta. Dad also worked with the Canada Corrections at Kent until his retirement. Dad enjoyed camping, gardening, relaxing but especially enjoyed those times when he was helping those less fortunate whether it was assisting handicapped children at riding classes in Chilliwack, umpiring an Agas-siz Minor Baseball League game or simply attending the Glenwood Manor Day Care where he offered free smiles, kind words or just a sympa-thetic ear.A grave site service will be held at the Agassiz Valley View Cemetery at a later date.The Family wishes to extend their heart felt thanks and ap-preciation to all the staff at Glenwood Manor, Chilliwack General Hospital and Dr. L Macintosh for there compas-sion and support.In lieu of fl owers the family is asking for donations to the Ca-nadian MS Society.

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21 COMING EVENTS

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102 ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING

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LOCATION:In-SHUCK-ch Nation Deroche Administration Offi ceDUTIES: Working under the supervision of the Economic Development Offi cer, the incum-bent will be expected to: D Research business opportu-nitiesD Maintain open and reliable communication through various forms of mediaD Establish and maintain clerical records and fi lesD Prepare budgets from fi nancial reportsD Complete contract templates and track invoice paymentsD Ensure compliance with fi eld safety systems and project requirementsD Pass a criminal Record CheckD Must have a valid class 5 Drivers LicenseEXPERIENCE: The incumbent shall be adept in using Microsoft offi ce. They shall also possess superior verbal and written communication skills.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:This individual will have some post secondary education. SALARY: D.O.E.DEADLINE: December 10, 2011START DATE: January 3, 2012APPLY: Att: Sheryl RankelFAX: [email protected]

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104 ADULT CARE

CARE AID NEEDED

Dependable & caring individual needed to assist man with degenerative muscular condition. Must be able to work with individual who is 6’4” & 180lbs.

Responsibilities include: -Personal care-assistance with meals-ceiling lift and physical transfers ( bed, toilet, wheelchair)-meal preparations

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Reply to: [email protected]

106 AUTOMOTIVEREADY TO WORK AND PLAY in a four season recreational paradise? Parts and service advisor required immediately at Jacobson Ford - Re-velstoke, BC. Successful candidate must possess excellent interperson-al skills, have Ford experience, be eager to advance within the compa-ny and want to work in a young and growing market. This is the best op-portunity you’ll ever have to work in a great multi Presidents Award Win-ning dealership. Interested? - Email your resume to:

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

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Are you a resident between the ages of 50-67, and experienced dif culty securing employment as a result of the current labour market conditions? We can help!

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

CLASS ONE DRIVERS NEEDED! Sutco Contracting Ltd. a leader in the transportation industry requires experienced drivers to add to our professional fl eet. Satellite dis-patched, E-logs, Direct-Deposit, Ex-tended Benefi ts. We currently have positions available in both our Dedi-cated Chip Fleet, and our Canada Only Super B fl eet. If you have veri-fi able experience, please contact Wendy to discuss available options. [email protected], 1-888-257-2612 Ext 223 Fax: 250-357-2009 Or ap-ply online: www.sutco.ca

HIGHWAY TRUCK LOW BED DRIVER

for Dorman Timber Loca-tion Harrison Mills, must have a minimum of fi ve years low bedding exp. Hauling various types of logging equipment in the Fraser Valley. Competitive Wages!

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SUPER B DRIVER Req. for regional hauls within BC. Must have exp. Top Commissions Paid. Home Weekends, once during the week & Holidays! Fax resume: 604.856.9042 or e-mail: [email protected]

115 EDUCATIONAIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Fi-nancial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

Become a Psychiatric Nurse- train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical place-ments and some regional class-room delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available.

Toll-free 1-87-STENBERGwww.stenbergcollege.com

DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, profi table career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program - student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs.bc.ca

EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Service Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. Grade 12 diploma required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid work practicum with Finning. Potential apprentice-ship opportunity. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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Call Erica at 604 777 2195.

General Greenhouse Cut fl ower Work

Available.

Start wage $9/hr. Starting times are: 7am until fi nish, Saturdays 6:00am until fi nish. Hours range between 30-55 hours/week de-pending on production. Saturday rotation a must. Part time as in specifi c full days will be consid-ered.

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Neels Nurseries Ltd. Looking for full time seasonal employees to work in nursery.Must be capable of lifting &

moving 75lbs repetitively for long periods of time.

Start Date: February 10, 2012. Wage $9.50/hr

email: [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

139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

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

[email protected]

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

JOHNSTON Meier Insurance (Ved-der) is currently seeking an experi-enced Autoplan/PL CSR, Level 1 with 2 years experience, email re-sume: [email protected] 604-824-4849 - Rob Vissers

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

CARPENTERS/HELPERS NEED-ED with experience and solid work ethics for fast paced work environ-ment. Call 604-220-2239 or email resume to [email protected]


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

Gutter Installer required full time for established growing gutter compa-ny. Good driving record, people skills, team player. Email resume to: [email protected]

JOURNEYMAN/LEAD hand plum-ber needed for North Van Town-house & Warehouse site. Also re-quire 3rd and 4th year apprentices. Wages Negotiable depending on experience. ICBA Benefi t package included. Apprentices must include copy of ITA Transcripts. email to [email protected]

SKILLED WORKERS Always in De-mand. Pre-employment Welder, Millwright/Machinist program. 16 weeks and write fi rst year appren-ticeship exam. Be ready for high paying, in demand trades jobs. Starts Jan. 3, 2012. GPRC Grande Prairie Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Stair Builder / Parts Craftsman

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTSGUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

300 LANDSCAPINGknoke trucking

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374 TREE SERVICES

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PETS

456 FEED & HAYWANTED: Corn silage. 604-799-1389

477 PETSBLUE NOSE BULLIES. Pit bulls. Blacks/blues. Shots, Vet ✓. Ready to go.UKC reg. $1000 obo. Call 778-237-2824BOXER PUPPIES ready now. Tails docked, vet checked & dewormed. $850. 604-845-0355 (Chilliwack)CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

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PETS

477 PETS

CHUG beaut pups (chihuahua/pug), 8 wks, 1 F, 3 M, vet chk, deworm, 1st shot, $575, (778)231-2023.

CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788

ENGLISH BULLDOG, CKC reg. 6 wks old, shots, microchip, vet ✔ Healthy, happy, gorgeous. Health gurant’d. $2800. Call 778-895-8453

KITTENS, Orange tabby, photos available on Facebook - kittens chil-liwack. Call (604)703-1077

MALTESE pups, 1 males, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed. Family raised. 604-464-5077.

MULTI POO PUP 13 weeks old 2nd shot, dewormed, micro chipped. To good home. $1000. 604-715-2431

PUG & BOSTON Terrier cross, 14 weeks. Brindle. Vet ✓ & fi rst shots. $650. Call 604-302-7454.

PUREBRED ENGLISH STAF-FORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER PUPS. The ORIGINAL NANNY DOG. Vet checked, microchipped, 1st shots & CKC reg. Please phone 604 839 7604, pls lve msg if no an-swer.

Shepherd/Lab X, 5 black, 2 yellow, 5 males, 2 females, $200/each. (604)316-2757

SHIHTZU- Bichon Puppies 7 wks, vet checked, dewormed. Ready to go. $500/each. (604)581-8354

SHIH TZU PUPS, 5 males, 1 fe-male. 1st shots, vet ✓ dewormed, family raised. $625. 604-575-3257.

TOY FOX TERRIER PUPPIESAvail. Dec.12/11. Aver. adult 5-10 lbs. Happy. lively, inquisitive, friend-ly, attach to family, easily trained, litter box train. Enjoy agility, Exc. for children 5+ yrs.,elderly & apt. Family raised w/children. CKC reg., vet ✓, 1st shots, dewormed, tattoo, 6 wks health ins. & puppy kit. IN-QUIRE KAREN: 250-656-9696. [email protected]

WHEATEN TERRIER pups, perfect family dog. $1400. Meet your pet! Call (604)825-3966

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

518 BUILDING SUPPLIES

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.

533 FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

542 FRUIT & VEGETABLES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

545 FUEL

BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv.

Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder604-582-7095

548 FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings

100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

560 MISC. FOR SALE

35X8 INSULATED HIGHWAY trail-er/storage container. Side door & rear door, lighting, work bench, no wheels. $500. Call 604-793-3750

CAN’T GET UP your stairs? AcornStairlifts can help! No obligationconsultation. Comprehensive war-ranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? AcornStairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stair-lifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991

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

REAL ESTATE

609 APARTMENT/CONDOS

Cheaper Than Rent! FOR SALE

2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment for sale in Northgate Manor in

Agassiz, BC. Includes large storage room and on site laundry. Recent building

upgrades include new roof & paint. $92,000.

1 (604)796-2351

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

BIG BUILDING SALE... “CLEAR-ANCE SALE YOU DON’T WANTTO MISS!” 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70$17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

621 DUPLEX/4-PLEX

OLIVER. Beautiful furnished 2 bdrmcondo, only $116/mo strata fee, willtake trade. Only $205,000. Contact (604)869-1111

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House!

Diffi culty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now?

NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH!Call us First! 604.657.9422

636 MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refi nances, im-mediate debt consolidation, foreclo-sure relief, and equity loans. Free,fast, friendly, private consultations.

Call 1-888-685-6181www.mountaincitymortgage.ca


REAL ESTATE

640 RECREATIONAL

FOR SALE CABIN FROM THE FOUNDATION UP ONLY: Cabin must be moved from its current lo-cation at Brooklyn, BC. Please call after 5:00 250-365-6371 or email [email protected] for details. Open to offers

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.caHomelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

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

715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOPE, 1 bdrm duplex, 5 appl, cen-tral location, N/S, small pet OK. $650/mo + util. Call (604)860-5500

736 HOMES FOR RENT

AGASSIZ/HARRISON $1200 Pri-vate CLEAN 3BDRM Rancher, easy Hwy access, call 778-891-9086

HARRISON, 905 Hot Springs Rd.3 bdrms, new reno’s. Lrg yard.

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

751 SUITES, UPPER

ABBOTSFORD Upstairs Suite for Rent! Christian Landlords. 1,000s.f. 2 BR, 1 Bath. Patio entrance/car-port. Hydro. W/D. Stove/Ov-en/Fridge. NO Pets/NO Smkg. Ideal for newly-weds. Downes Rd, near Abb Auto Mall. $800 + Gas. Chris 604-308-4292

TRANSPORTATION

806 ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1989 MERCEDES 420 SEL, Air Cared, 117,000km. Black w/gray lthr. int., pw., ps., a/c, $3900 obo (604)997-4045

810 AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamCatcher Auto Loans“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-910-6402www.PreApproval.cc

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.

INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can fi nance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now, or we can deliver to you.

www.DriveHomeNow.com877-758-7311 or 250-751-5205.

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCINGWANT 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.

818 CARS - DOMESTIC1990 PONTIAC 6000, Air Cared, loaded, new winter tires, white, 4 dr., $1295 obo (604)826-05191999 BUICK Century Custom, only 72,000 original kms, new tires. No accidents, like new inside & out. $3,700. (604)855-74422000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $2495 obo (604)826-05192005 CHRYSLER 300, grey, V6, auto, loaded, leather, 108 km, $9,500 obo. Phone (604)241-2530.2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING con-vertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6995/obo. (604)826-05192006 BUICK ALLURE CX. 94,000 kms. No accd’s. Local. Exc. cond. $10,900. Abbotsford 604-855-1335

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS1992 VOLVO 940 4 dr. sedan, auto, low mi., leather int., gray, Air Cared. Good cond. $3700. (604)351-77042002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stack-er $3495 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.

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

2009 SUZUKI SWIFT PLUS - 5 dr, 39,000k. Good shape. Like new. $8888: Call Don (604)581-36132011 Nissan Versa Htch bck, fully loaded, 33,000km like new. whlse price $11,800, 793-5520 (5961)

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE19’ FLEETWOOD TRAILER new tires, catalytic heater $6,900 (604)826-6327

2011 EVER-LITE 27RB

Power tongue jacks, ext.shower, power awning, AM/FM/CD/DVD , and more! $25,483 (Stk.30970)www.fraserwayrv.com

1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALAAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

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

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.We pay Up To $500 CA$H

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022The Scrapper

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, 2” lift, 4x4, Air Cared, standard, new clutch. $4995 obo (604)826-05192002 Honda Odyssey EXL, leather int., new tires, new timing belt, 161,000k. $6900. 604-309-4001.2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER LE, 138K, fully loaded, leather, DVD player, $17,500. Call 604-751-0698

851 TRUCKS & VANS1989 DODGE D50 2.6 auto, load-ed, canopy, rebuilt, all spare parts $2200 (604)826-63271991 CHEVY SILVERADO ext cab, long box, 4x4, with Tonneau cover, $2500. Call (604)869-3796

TRANSPORTATION

851 TRUCKS & VANS1991 FORD F150, XLT Lariat 4x4, V8 auto, reg. cab, 8’ box w/ liner & canopy. New brakes, air-care & more. $2700/obo (604)820-82181995 CHEVY ASTRO van, 4.3L, 8 pass, grey/silver, recent tuneup, clean, no rust, N/S, c/w almost new snow tires, $2995. (604)287-78951999 FORD F250 super cab, auto, XL, a/c, V8 cyl., tilt, cruise, clean, no damage. Aircared for 2 years. Must see. $3,200. 778-240-45742001 DODGE 1500, 318 auto, canopy, extra tank, front & rear 9000Lb Ramsey winch 122,000kms $4500 (604)826-63272005 CHEVY UPLANDER, grey, 7 pass., V6 auto, fully loaded, 93 km, $6,500 obo. Phone (604)241-2530.

2009 FORD F 150 XLT 1 owner, no accidents, local, exc. cond. ARE cover. $29,500. 604-341-8694

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 $19002000 PONTIAC MONTANA EXT 7 pass auto Aircare ST#153 $19901999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 7 pass auto ST#139 $19902002 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4dr auto loaded st#155 $19902001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2dr 5 spd ST#95 $24952002 FORD WINDSTAR sport 7 pass auto Aircare ST#108 $34952000 CHRYSLER NEON 4dr sedan auto ST#147 $34951998 HONDA CIVIC 4dr se-dan auto st$146 $34951997 HONDA CRV Aircare auto only this week ST#97 $39952007 TOYOTA CAMRY auto fully loaded BC car ST#120 $14,900

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 2006 FORD F350 CREW cab Lariat 4X4 auto long box diesel ST#118 $15,9002008 GMC 2500 HD quad cab SLE 4x4 auto fully load-ed ST#145 $16,9002007 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

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

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

[email protected]

CASTLE CLEANING & ORGANIZATION

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the ease of organized:clutter busting!closet solutionspantry set ups

office/garage organizationup/down scale move

the comfort of clean:green cleaning products

regular cleaningspring/seasonal cleaning

gift certificatesmove in/out

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AgassizDog Grooming

604.796.89696850 Centennial Ave., Agassiz

In my home - by appointmentCLOSED FRIDAYS & SUNDAYS

New Cabinetry, and Cabinet Refacing Counter Tops

FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS

6390 Pioneer Ave, AgassizVISIT OUR SHOWROOM

604.796.1196 | 604.857.3375 (cell)

CARPENTRY SERVICES

Meet the ProsDecember 2011

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

604.796.0770

Licensed Bonded Insured

• Furnaces• Water Heaters• Boilers• Patio Heaters• Sheet Metal Installations• Gas Fitting• Fireplaces

Fall is a good time for servicing your furnace!

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Hot & Cold Pressure Washing& Interior/Exterior Painting

Residential • Commercial • AgriculturalFor FREE estimate call Phil

604-796-0189 • 604-703-3319 (cell)

POWER WASHING

• Siding• Concrete• Gutters

• Houses• Patios

• Heavy Equipment

COMMUNITY CORNER DECEMBER 2011*(Due to space limitations, each week we will publish a different set of groups & activities from the community)

Local Authors in Print Enjoy an evening with local authors Wendy Dewar Hughes and Diane Wild, both who

have recently published very readable books. Listen for enjoyment, chat to learn. Wednesday, December 7 @

7 pm, Agassiz Library. A free event, fi rst come fi rst seated.

eReading! Another of Agassiz Library’s fabulous and fast workshops on how to use your eReader. Learn the

basics on how to use yours and how to get free downloadable ebooks from your library. Saturday, Dec. 3 at

1:30. Bring your ereader and your laptop if you have one.

LOCAL EVENTS

December 3, 2011 10 am - 4 pm

at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall

LIONS CLUBLIONS CLUB

BEST RATES! Chris @

604.796.4301 to be featured in

community corner

Real Men Have Beards - Hosting Jam Night Thurs., Dec. 1st

Doors open at 8 pm | No cover charge | 234 Esplanade, Harrison Hot Springs | www.facebook.com/LaybackLounge

Headliner: The Glen Watkins Fri., Dec. 2nd at 8 pm

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Lots of prize draws!

Free drinks

& snacks!

KENT OUTDOORSKENT OUTDOORSCHRISTMAS SALE & APPRECIATION DAYCHRISTMAS SALE & APPRECIATION DAY

Plus, many more instore specialsSale Ends December 31st, 2011

7048 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, BC | 604.796.0006 | [email protected] | www.kentoutdoors.ca

33RDRD ANNUAL "HEAD'S UP" SCORING SESSIONSCORING SESSION

Saturday, December 10 th 8 pm - 5 pmOffi cial B.C. Book, Boone & Crockett and Pope & Young scoring all day! Bring in your personal trophy, any animal, any size, whether old or new

and fi nd out how it measures up; last year's turnout was AMAZING. It was great to see everything that came in, and 19 animals made book.

Best prices of the year on fi rearms & optics!

1920 KnifeFull size bit holder that pivots out, 2 spring

loaded bit storage comp., 4 screwdriver bits, 3 3/8 stainless steel blade, by G&G Hawk

870 Express Shotgun12ga, 7-round capacity, synthetic stock, 18”

black barrel, 3” chamber, front bead sights

Delta Cadet Pellet Rifl e490 FPS, .177, synthetic stock

FREE scope! with purchases of Gamo Delta

Universal Gun Cleaning Kit

Comes in aluminum carrying case, all cleaning needs

452 Special Limited Runs2 LR bolt-action rifl e, B/A, 572mm blued

barrel, beech wood stock, 5rd

Wave Tool

Sweepfi re Spin ReelModel 2500 or 4000

$14999

$2999

$34900

$9999

$2999

$49500

$8700

$1999

Super Lucky DuckSuper Lucky DuckBuilt in intermittent, lightweight wing design,

quiet running motor, detachable wings for easy transport, 6V rechargeable battery incl.

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2 LR

12ga 7 roun

Blast ToolBlast Tool$4900

Huge savings throughout the store on hunting, fi shing & camping supplies!

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