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Gracie (right) shows her judge Wayne Richards the ins and outs of aquaponics. The Grade 4 Agassiz Christian School student was taking part in the school’s science fair onTuesday. For the story and more photos, see page 2.

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Marina plans still not final, owner saysJessica PetersBLACK PRESS

If Harrison Marina is looking a little empty this week, there’s a reason.

Word got out over the last few weeks that the marina was undergoing big changes starting in February, including an end to annual moorage. Some heard from the marina’s own website, others received an email, and others heard about it at the Vancouver Boat Show. Last week, this newspaper also reported the changes. Many who were moored at Harrison Marina quickly moved their boats to other marinas, which are now reported to be full.

But owner Wayne Moser said this

week that the information released on the website was incorrect, and there is no rush to move out. While they do intend to renovate the entire marina, with an eventual drop in number of slips from the current 220 to 146, he said it’s just a plan so far.

Th e website stated: “We will no longer have Annual Moorage available as of Feb1/16.” It also stated those who have pre-paid could get a refund, and those who wanted to try to stay in their slips could do so, unless someone else were to buy it.

“It shouldn’t have said that,” he said. “It should have said ‘hopefully.’ We can’t put a date on it.”

He said he’s working on talking to all the boat owners who have

been trying to contact him for refunds or more information about the impending project. He said the proposed slips aren’t being sold yet. However, his real estate agent was at the Vancouver Boat Show presenting the slips and marina in late January, and a website contains pricing details.

Moser said they are just taking names down right now for slips, and for the eventual fl oat homes that are planned for even further down the road.

“We’re talking to them all,” he said of the boat owners. “We’re explaining exactly what’s happened. We don’t want to lose all the people in the marina, no question.”

He said there are several diff erent

levels of approval for marinas,federally and provincially.

“What we’re putting in there,we’re wanting to sell these things,but it still is subject to that,” he said.“Hopefully we’ll have it all in placeshortly.”

Leases for the slips are 30 yearslong with prices starting at $40,000(plus GST) for a 24 foot slip, withan option of purchasing another 30years for $1. Th e largest slips are 50feet, fetching $90,000 (plus GST). Inaddition to the purchase price, thereare annual maintenance fees andinsurance requirements for eachleaseholder.

Th e marina will be changing itsname to Alice Springs Landing

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For someone who’s only in Grade 4, Gracie knows a lot about aquaponics.

She speaks quickly about the nitrogen cycle between excited breaths, working through subjects like the tilapia she includes in her system and even the early cultures of the world that used the idea long ago.

“I learned that it's very hard to keep the nitrogen cycle going,” Gracie says. “And about good bacteria, bad bacteria.”

Standing between her fi sh tank (with plant perched on top) and her science fair judge Wayne Richards, the young Agassiz Christian school student politely asks if she should speak slower for Richards.

Th e two were among a gym full of children describing their displays to judges Tuesday during the school’s science fair.

Alternating every second year with a heritage fair, the event hosted 17 external judges this year including a geologist, a vice-principal, a University of the Fraser Valley professor, community members and many former educators.

“It gives kids variety, it gives kids an opportunity to really pursue something in depth,” says

John Zuidhof, Agassiz Christian’s principal. “And to display their learning, because too oft en too much of the learning just stays in the classroom.”

On the other side of the gym fl oor, Mark Gross listens to Grade 6 student Camryn’s presentation about homemade bath bombs.

Gross is retired from working in the Pacifi c Agri-Food Research Centre and is interested in many sciences. Th is is his third time helping

with the fair.“Th is is truly

experimental,” he says nodding to the presentation in front of his seat, clipboard in hand. “It's a fun thing to do and it's really good to support the kids and give them a chance to demonstrate their knowledge and have an audience, and it's good for their development.”

Grades 4 to 7 have an opportunity to talk to two diff erent judges like Gross, and kindergarten to Grade 3 students have an interview from one volunteer.

Th e lower grades’ projects line the walls surrounding their seniors’ displays and are more theme specifi c, giving them a guided introduction to the concept, but including students right from the start of their academic careers.

Grade 6 and 7 teacher Dan Verbeek says the big takeaway for most students is the ownership they have over their project subject matter and how that drives their learning.

“It's all them, so they get to take pride in this,” he says scanning the

hard work on display. “Th ese posters show they thoroughly enjoyed them.”

Verbeek says the buy-in from students results in a multi-faceted project that the creator is immersed in, oft en resulting in education they’re not even aware they are receiving.

“Th ey do take a lot of work, but in the end we get these amazing projects,” he says. “And they show that most of the students really grab the full concept of what they've been studying—

that they are reallyunderstanding it.”

Aft er a holiday tripto You Grow Food, anaquaponics businessin Hope, Gracie wasinterested enough in theconcept to dedicate herscience project to thepractice.

And she might evengo a step further if shesticks with her claimsabout this experiment onTuesday.

“It inspired me tomake a company of myown,” she says. “I willgrow plants and I'll growfi sh [in the future].”

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Greg Laychak/ ObserverAbove: Camryn, a Grade 6 student uses a tablet device to explain her science project about bath bombs to Mark Gross. Right: A Grade 2 student and judge at Tuesday’s science fair.

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Marina, to refl ect the history of Harrison Hot Springs.

Th e marina’s website still states this week: “We will have all new breakwaters, walkways and slips, with shorepower to all, also water and sani will be supplied to a number of slips in the future. Slips will range from 24 to 50 feet. Th ere is to be a Float Home Community using about one third of the waterlot to the south. With this new design our slips are limited to 146. We intend to market all our slips by way of the Longterm Moorage Agreement we have in place.”

Last Wednesday, while the Minister of Emergency Preparedness announced $10M in funding for the British Columbia Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA), the local crew was busy proving that money was needed.

Th e same day the Honourable Naomi Yamamoto talked about the dollars to be distributed to all 80 Search and Rescue groups in the province, Kent Harrison SAR volunteers were responding to two calls for assistance.

Th e fi rst call came in on Wednesday morning regarding fl ashing lights on Mt. Woodside.

A concerned resident on the south side of the river thought someone was signaling for help.

Aft er deploying two teams onto the mountain, SAR volunteers discovered they were only the lights from logging equipment at work.

Th e second call came in shortly aft er crews returned from Mt. Woodside.

Two males in their 70s had gone for a short walk along the Spirit Trail in Harrison Hot Springs when they got lost.

Th ey called for help as one of the pair had medical problems.

SAR volunteers located the men in

the 80-acre wood in a swamp area.

As the subjects were being escorted back to the road, one male’s condition deteriorated and he had to be evacuated by stretcher to a waiting ambulance.

In 2015 Kent Harrison Search and Rescue volunteers responded to 43 incidents involving a total of 78 subjects, six of which were fatalities.

Th e group spent 1,590 hours on responses and 1,860 on training.

A further 1,060 hours were spent on equipment maintenance, administration, meetings and community events,

for a total of 4,510 hours. Meanwhile, work is

progressing on the new SAR hall and preparing the Harrison Osprey for launch in the spring.

“While the task volume is down from a high of over 60 calls in 2006, the volume of overall hours spent on maintaining the service continues to increase,” said the group’s president, Marvin Anderson. “We have a small group of very committed and

dedicated volunteers.”Last week’s events

were followed by six fatalities elsewhere in the province involving responses by trained search and rescue volunteers.

Although incidents involving out-of-bounds skiers and snowboarders garner the media’s attention, they comprise only 2% of the 1,400 SAR responses in British Columbia each year.

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In 2015 Kent Harrison Search and Rescue volunteers responded to 43 incidents involving a total of 78 subjects.

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End to charitable auditsWe were pleased to hear that the new federal government is quietly doing

away with the audits meant to silence opposing voices started by the former Conservative government.

It was lost on no one that these audits, conducted by the Canada Revenue Agency at the direction of the Conservatives, seemed to target charities that opposed government agendas and policies.

Th ink the David Suzuki Foundation rather than, say, the C.D. Howe Institute.Th ey were begun around the time when big hearings were getting underway

on pipelines and oil and gas development — a Conservative government darling.It read like a malicious quest to shut up the opposition. And sadly, to some

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justice and poverty issues — became afraid they would be targeted if they spoke up too freely.

Such groups usually have limited funds and cannot aff ord to undergo the rigours of an audit, let alone pay whatever penalties might be issued.

Registered charities may only use a maximum of 10 per cent of their funds on “political activities”. Th is vague defi nition was part of the problem.

According to PEN Canada, the government allocated $13 million to the audit eff ort since it started in 2012.

And the whole thing never made much rational sense anyway.Charities are almost by defi nition formed to help a particular group or cause.

Th ey’re trying to make things better for someone, or for the environment.It was extremely uncomfortable to think that our Canadian government was

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Communities around B.C. are struggling to cope with the continued infl ux of what politicians call “homelessness,” a term that suggests the problem can be solved merely by providing more homes.

Taxpaying citizens see the daily reality behind the soothing euphemisms – mainly transients squatting in parks and “tent cities” blighted by drug abuse and crime, and “homeless” shelters that fi ll up as soon as they open. Th ey worry that the continued costly supply of supports only invites more arrivals, particularly in the gentle climate of southwestern B.C.

Th eir worries are well founded. In Abbotsford, a 40-bed “temporary weather shelter” made from industrial camp trailers opened in December with a $450,000 operating grant from

B.C. Housing.It was full in 10 days. Abbotsford

Police Chief Bob Rich told city council in January that his bike offi cers don’t recognize most of the shelter occupants from their constant patrols of local tent camps, the largest of which has been on a city-owned roadside site since 2013.

In Maple Ridge, a “low barrier harm reduction” shelter was opened last fall in response to a growing tent camp and accompanying drug dealing, prostitution and petty crime.

One resident noted bitterly that a mayor’s task force had identifi ed 42 unsheltered homeless people, then found places for 77 from the camp, 40 from a closing “temporary” shelter and 40 in a new shelter. “How exactly does one house 157 out of 42?” she asked.

Victoria’s camping population has gathered in an Occupy-style squat on provincial land next to the courthouse, aft er years of uncontrolled camping in Beacon Hill and other city parks.

Th e city opened a shelter in a vacant Boys and Girls Club gym, complete with new indoor tents. By the time that was full, the courthouse camp was bigger than ever, with some

occupants describing how they came to town for the opportunity. One said Vancouver Police gave her a bus ticket to Victoria.

Th e latest plan by a local agency that

runs Victoria shelters is to convert an old, empty seniors’ care home into a 101-bed permanent housing facility. Th is would also be “low barrier,” a euphemism for allowing drug and alcohol consumption in the rooms.

Th e city has come up with around $1 million for this project, in a residential area next to a school, but it still needs millions more to renovate and run it. Th is would presumably come from B.C. taxpayers via our social housing czar, deputy premier Rich Coleman.

Coleman pioneered this “housing fi rst” experiment in 2007, buying up 13 century-old “single-room occupancy” hotels in Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside. Th ese crumbling bedbug habitats were bought and renovated for a staggering $143 million, plus a 15-year maintenance commitment and a cop assigned to each one in an eff ort to contain the chaos inside.

Coleman brags endlessly about the great job he has done, but how is that actually working? A new study by

Simon Fraser University researchers provides a more objective assessment.

Tracking 433 mentally ill homeless adults over 10 years, the study found the concentration of low-rent accommodation, food handouts, street outreach and medical supports resulted in “signifi cant personal decline rather than recovery, as evidenced by their involvement in the criminal justice system, large increases in acute care and prolonged homelessness.”

Th e rate of people arriving in this service-intensive hellhole has tripled in the last 10 years, a fi nding similar to studies of concentrated services in New York, Sao Paulo and Osaka.

It’s a cautionary tale for other urban communities where this failed containment model is proposed.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfl etcherbc Email: tfl [email protected]

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When Madeline got a phone call at two in the morning from St. Paul’s hospital telling her that her husband was in care aft er a serious car accident, she said, “Th ank God it’s fi nally happened.”

She went back to bed and had the best sleep she’d experienced while he was away.

It’s not the kind of reaction one would expect, but Madeline’s husband was an alcoholic and his concussion, contusion and partly collapsed lung were a relief in a way.

“Th ey must have thought I was nuts,” she says now, recalling the day decades ago.

But she instinctively knew that this was it. He’d hit bottom.

When they went to pick the car up, Madeline’s husband had put his head through the windshield and twisted the steering wheel.

He was lucky he lived, and soon aft er he started to go to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings.

Th at was six months aft er Madeline (not her real name) had started going to life-changing meetings of her own—meetings that would help her deal with everything from the car accident to her husband’s alcoholism and her reaction to it.

She had started attending Al-Anon meetings on recommendations from a friend and her family doctor.

“Th e only thing I remember about that fi rst meeting was feeling, ‘I’m home, these people understand and now I’ve got some hope. Th ings

are going to get better,’ Madeline says.

And they did, even before the car accident.

She’d stopped looking for him when he didn’t show up (previously she would phone bars and sometimes put their two children in the car and go looking for him late at night).

“I thought it was my fault, I didn’t know it was the disease until I got to Al-Anon. And then I realized what rough shape I was in and how I was aff ecting our children,” Madeline says. “Once I focused on myself and looking aft er me and making the home more pleasant for the whole family, it eased the tension.”

Th e organization that helped her and many others with similar stories is set up to support anyone aff ected by somebody else’s drinking.

An anonymous program, Al-Anon “isn’t allied with with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization or institution; it does not engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any cause.”

It’s only purpose, according to the group, is to help families of alcoholics.

And according to Madeline, that’s even more specifi c a target group than in practice. Th e Agassiz Al-Anon Family Group also welcomes teachers, employers, employees, etc.—anyone aff ected by another’s drinking.

Th e local branch of Al-Anon will be celebrating 40 years in Agassiz this year, and the individuals and families it has helped with its 12 step program along the way.

“I’ll be 42 years in Al

Anon in May,” Madeline says, having attended previous to her move here. “I still go. It keeps me out of trouble and falling back into my old thinking and behaviour.”

And many of her friends are members.

Besides, Madeline says, without the old-timers who’d be there to help the newer attendees?

She laughs and admits that she learns as much from new-comers as from anyone, and that bonds made at the meetings can be strong.

“I’m closer to some of my program friends than I am to some of my family.”

When Madeline met her husband, she was in her late teens and he was the embodiment of fun and excitement.

Th e drinking didn’t seem bad, but she admits to a rather stormy courtship.

“I thought when we got married the drinking would stop,” she says.

But it didn’t. And Madeline took on the brunt of the responsibility, wondering how she could stop her husband’s drinking, how she could be a better wife and mother.

During that time before Al-Anon, she refers to herself as “stark raving sober,” and recognizes the eff ect both her husband’s and her behaviour was having on their kids.

“Oft en you can tell there’s a problem in a home by the behaviour of the spouse or the children rather than the alcoholic himself or herself,” she says.

In fact, by her estimation their two children who were about six- and two-years-old when she started attending the program were mostly aff ected by

Madeline herself.“Th eir dad was never

a mean, nasty drunk,” she says. “For which I’m forever grateful.”

Her daughter recounts the common occurrence of standing at the top of the stairs when dad came home and mom telling them to go to their rooms.

An argument would ensue which would add to the persistent underlying tension in the house.

“But aft er the shift I can remember the big sense of a big uplift ing feeling, feeling really hopeful,” Madeline’s daughter says. “Everybody wasn’t on edge, it was a lot better.”

“Th e air was cleared, a big cloud was lift ed.”

So there was an immediate improvement for Madeline and her children aft er Al-Anon came to their lives.

But then of course, there’s the longer term contribution of the program to her husband’s eventual sobriety—though Madeline is careful to give him full credit for that.

However, she knows that her change in attitude and behaviour meant he couldn’t blame her anymore.

And whatever role that change played worked in Madeline’s family’s case: her husband was sober three decades when he died.

Not every family is as lucky, but she believes Al-Anon is worth attending even if the alcoholic never gets sober.

“Th e trust and the hope is that if you work at the program, life will get better,” she says. “Th ings will get better—whether the alcoholic keeps drinking or not.”

• Alateen, part of Al-Anon is for teenagers. As there is no Alateen in Agassiz currently, teens are welcome in Al-Anon. Al-Anon is a worldwide fellowship and operates in many countries. Members may attend any meeting, anywhere.

Agassiz Al-Anon invites potential participants to attend a weekly meeting. Call Shirley 604-796-9865 or Anne 604-796-3103 for more information, or visit the website www.al-anon.alateen.org. Drop-ins are welcome at 8 p.m. every Th ursday in the Agriroom at the Agricultural Hall, fi rst entrance on the west side.

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Hemlock Ski Club racers Katrina Voss and Lena Liljedahl achieved personal bests late in January at the 80th anniversary of the Enquist slalom race at Mount Seymour.

A total of 53 elite junior ski racers from southwestern B.C. participated in the oldest alpine ski race in the province on Jan. 23 and 24.

Of those racers, Voss of Hemlock won back-to-back silver

medals in the two day race event.Th e Port Moody native was

celebrating her 16th birthday Sunday while she raced on an intermediate run called Seymour 16’s.

Her teammate Lena Liljedahl, also from Port Moody, placed 11th amongst the U16 ladies on Saturday and 12th on Sunday.

“Great skiing and training at Hemlock this winter along with hard work from the girls added

up to good results for both,” saidRob Lahti, program director/headcoach for Hemlock and formerracer for Canada on the WorldCup circuit.

Th e Hemlock ski club providesski racing opportunities forchildren and youth from fourto 18 years of age. For moreinformation about the club andits racing program, please visitthe ski club website at www.hemlockskiclub.com.

HANS FORSSANDER PHOTOKatrina Voss won back-to-back silver medals the Enquist slalom race at Mount Seymour.

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Students of two programs at Seabird College will see a funding injection into the training they are taking to boost their careers.

Th e B.C. government announced Monday that the college received money for a pair of project-based training (PBT) programs off ered at Seabird, amounting to over $100,000.

With training expected to fi nish by

the end of February, the camp cook training and basic security training programs are already underway and get a $94,648 and $14,226 boost respectively from provincial and federal coff ers.

Th ey are part of a total investment of more than $10.4 million in 46 training programs benefi tting British Columbians across the province because of the federal and provincial

partnership Job Fund Agreement under the Employer-Sponsored Training stream.

"Targeted skills training provides students with job-ready skills to access quality careers in B.C.," Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Th roness said. "I really appreciate UFV Trades and Technical Centre working with Seabird to put on these high-quality programs—I've tasted the results,

and they are great."Skills training

programs like those atSeabird “support B.C.'sregional labour marketdemands and provideopportunities to youth,women, Indigenouspeople, immigrants andother eligible participantsto receive trainingas well as industryrecognized certifi cates orcredentials,” accordingto the provincialgovernment’s newsrelease.

Seabird training programs get a boost

At their dinner meeting on Jan. 27, the Agassiz-Harrison Lions donated a large portion of their July car show proceeds to Honour House.

As described by its general manager, Craig Longstaff , Honour House is “a Ronald McDonald house for military personnel and fi rst responders and their families in time of crisis.”

Located in New Westminster, the house off ers individuals and families a place to stay when they or their family members are receiving treatment in the Vancouver area.

Th e house operates on donations and only employs one paid staff member. Volunteers man, maintain and refurbish the house as needed, and there is no charge to guests or to their employers for using the facility.

Th e service is open to active and retired fi re, police, paramedics, sheriff s, corrections offi cers and others.

For more information, visit their website at honourhouse.ca.

Agassiz-Harrison Lions support Honour House

Lions Bob Boormann and Darcy Striker, chairmen of thecar show, make a cheque presentation to Honour Housegeneral manager Craig Longstaff last Wednesday.

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We oft en see ads from the major lenders off ering cash backincentives on their mortgage products.

Gone are the days where a cash back mortgage could beused to facilitate a purchase without the required minimumof a fi ve per cent down payment. Cash back incentives are now made available for other enticing uses; new furniture and appliances, renovations and the other great hook: Apply the cash back portion directly on your mortgage for a better eff ective rate.

Just a few weeks ago, I was emailed an off er from a major lender who shall remain unnamed;

“NEW PROMO … Cash back for purchases. Eff ective fi ve year Rate as low as 2.62%….”

First off , the cash back mortgages are off ered at a premium (higher) compared to other standard rates available. Th e ploy suggested by the lender here is pay it straight down on principleand lower your eff ective interest rate over time.Read the fine print

Th e kicker here and warning to all….there is a catch. If youare to break the mortgage midterm, whether to sell your homeor refi nance, you not only have to pay the interest penalty, youalso have to return the cash back portion to the bank. Even ifyou used it to pay down your mortgage. Th is is in the fi ne printon the websites and in your contract for you to see.

I have seen this happen to a few people that I know and itended up being a $10,000 to $20,000 factor in their decision notto move or change careers.

Th ere are other more cost-eff ective ways to obtain fi nancingin better programs such as purchase plus improvements, orhome equity lines of credit (HELOC), that expose you to lessfuture risk and still provide you with fl exibility to accomplishyour goals.

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Forage crop course offeredEchoes from the pastFEBRUARY 3, 1966

Th e Agassiz Recreation Commission is sponsoring three short courses on forage crops.

Th e fi rst class was held on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at the Municipal Hall from 8 to 9:30 with Clare Nelson, assistant fi eld crops commissioner from the B.C. Department of Agriculture and Dr. Mills Clarke from the Agassiz Experimental Farm conducting the discussion.

Th e second meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 8, and the subject will be crops for silage: corn, sorghum, etc. new developments and varieties. Bill Davis will be in charge.

On Feb 15 the third session will deal with weed control recommendations in forage crops, fertilizer recommendations and practices, land preparation and seedling pastures etc. Eric Hughes,

assistant fi eld crop commissioner, B.C. Department of Agriculture, will take this topic.

Sewer contract signed, construction underwayContract for the Agassiz sewer

system was signed on Monday by Reeve Wes Johnson. Total amount involved is $162,924, including $31,157 for storm sewers and connection laterals to property lines. Th ese two items were not covered by the $158,000 bylaw passed by the ratepayers in August.

Th ere is a $10,000 contingency allowance in the contract. Railway Avenue is not included. Deadline for completion is Aug. 1.

Council met Monday aft ernoon and approved signing of the contract. It leaves the municipality responsible for dewatering excavations if the amount of water is greater than a three inch

pump will handle.Cost of easements for the pipe to

the river was discussed at considerable length, as the Reeve said he had been unable to reach agreement with the landowners concerned. Later, however he and Councillor Norman Morrow obtained agreement on the basis of $500 an acre for a 30 foot easement.

Work will begin on the pipe leading to the outfall at the river and next at the two pumping stations, where it is expected that there will be trouble working below the water table.

As much of the job as possible is to be under the winter works program, with half the labour cost paid by the federal government. Council will seek an extension of the winter work period because construction was delayed by the snow.

Presence of snow drift s is still delaying the start on excavation, but clearing of the right of way has started.

Agassiz RCMP are in the midst of a rare investigation.

Two instances of fraud were committed in the region where a male has contacted local residents with an off er to sell them meat at a discounted rate.

Th e meat, however was

never produced and the scammed residents lost their money.

Th e two separate complaints received by the police were similar in nature, according to Sgt. Darren Rennie.

“In both cases a male described as a well-spoken,

well-dressed Aboriginal male, approximately in his late 30s to early 40s driving a half-ton pickup truck off ered Agassiz residents the opportunity to purchase meat and fi sh at a greatly discounted rate,” said Sergeant Rennie.

Th e RCMP advise

residents to decline any purchase if approached and call police immediately.

Local police request anyone with information contact the Agassiz RCMP 604-796-2211 and/or CrimeStoppers 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Vancouver’s tightest and funkiest representatives of rhythm and blues, Brickhouse, will be igniting both the stage and dance fl oor Saturday, Feb. 13 at 8:00 p.m. in the intimate Harrison Memorial Hall.

“Th e last time Brickhouse was here, in 2014, they sold out the hall a few days in advance,” recalls Harrison Festival Society artistic director Andy Hillhouse. “Th ere is a good reason why they are so popular—they are a satisfyingly good live act, with a charismatic frontman, Rob Bracken, who has a great voice and is a killer harp

player to boot.” With over 20 years of

touring and gigs under their belts, Brickhouse has been dubbed "Vancouver’s busiest band" by Storman Norman of Rock 101 Sunday Blues.

With their devotion to bringing across the genuine emotion behind classic and original blues funk music, Brickhouse has won respect among musicians as a band that makes a diff erence.

Brickhouse was booked relatively last minute to replace Roy Forbes, who had an accident in mid-January.

“Roy is an old friend of the

festival so we were concerned when we heard the news,” says Hillhouse. "We are happy to say he is recovering and will be back to perform here in September."

Brickhouse is a six-piece band with not only great playing and singing 'chops' but also lots of personality.

Th e fun nature of the band does not negate the fact that they include some of Vancouver’s highest caliber and hardest working musicians—qualities that helped to earn them the spot as house band at the legendary Yale Hotel blues bar for over

10 years. With a list of original

material that rivals thenumber of keys on a full sizepiano, Brickhouse deliversa message that attracts theyoung, and the young at heart.With over 200 shows a year,it’s no wonder fans choose theset list before the band does.

Tickets for Brickhouseare $22.00 and can bepurchased online at www.harrisonfestival.com, byphone at 604.796.3664 or inperson at the Ranger StationArt Gallery in Harrison andAgassiz Shoppers Drug Marton Pioneer Avenue.

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GANZEVELDHerman (Harm)

In memory of our loving husband,

father, Opa and uncle.September 15, 1942 - January

19, 2016Herman was predeceased by his fi rst wife Lorraine, his dad, mom, 4 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by his wife of

17 years Patricia Boyle, his daughter Jeanette, his son Troy (Deanne), his grandchildren Jordan, Dale, Darrien, and Rolanda, his 4 sisters Mina Kerkhof, Dina (Jack) Vandermuelen, Gertie (Ralph) Maarhuis, Trena (Lawrence) Hooiveld; 2 brothers Jelte (Marie), Joe (Gerdy); sisters-in-law Patsy and Shirley (Jerry) Powers. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.Herman was born in Westerenden, Holland and immigrated to Canada with his parents and family in 1952. They moved to Tabor, AB and eventually to Abbotsford, BC in 1954. He was in the construction industry until his retirement and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, hunting, fi shing, gardening and traveling.Herman passed away peacefully after losing his battle with cancer. He was loved and respected by many and will be remembered dearly by all. A “Celebration of Life” is planned for Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 1pm at the Sumas Community Hall (2800 Sumas Mtn. Road, Abbotsford, BC).In lieu of fl owers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.

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JONESYvonne Violet

Yvonne Violet Jones passed away on February 1, 2016 at Logan Manor, Agassiz. She was 100 years old, having celebrated her last birthday on November 14, 2015. Yvonne is sur-vived by three sons (Chris, Scott, and Neil), nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was prede-ceased by her husband Raymond in September, 2008. Yvonne and Ray were married for 67 years. They were members of the Agassiz com-munity and Anglican church congre-gation since 1980.

Friends and family may pay their respects to Yvonne at All Saints Anglican Church, 6904 Lougheed Hwy in Agassiz on Wednesday, February 10 between 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. This viewing will be fol-lowed by a funeral service beginning at 3:00 p.m.

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WAREHOUSE WORKERMetrie has a F/T opportunity avail. for Graveyard or Afternoon shifts, 40hrs./wk with our growing company. Experience is an asset. Must be career driven to join our dynamic team!

Opportunity available for career advancement!

Competitive Wages & Benefi ts!Fax resume: 604-888-5242E-mail: Marcello.Fortuna

@metrie.com

Work From HomeIn the Health and Wellness Industry, Training Provided,

Must have a good attitude and be teachable.

Starting Immediately!

Call: 604.799.0484


130 HELP WANTED

Zajac Ranch (zajacranch.com), Mission, seeking Nursing

Director (RN). Permanent PT position. Position will oversee a camp setting medical facility for children attending camp with life threatening or chronic illnesses and disabilities. Responsibilities

include overseeing health centre, equipment, medications, supplies; review medical

application forms, needs & requirements; recruiting and

directing volunteer medical staff; liaising with volunteer medical

advisory & day to day operation. Pediatric experience preferred.

Submit resumes to: [email protected]

Also looking for volunteer nurses & doctors for summer 2016.

156 SALES

SALESREPRESENTATIVES

Experience in moulding, millwork, doors and interior fi nishing detail an asset. F/T - Monday-Friday.Strong Client Base, Competitive

Wages, Co. Perks & Health Benefi ts After 3 Months. Fax:

604-513-1194 Email: johnh @westcoastmoulding.com

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

Fabricator / WelderThe Langley Concrete

Group Wants You!The LCG has a well established in-house fabrication department that is responsible for manufac-turing a large amount of concrete mould equipment, machine components and other related products which are used in the daily production of quality precast concrete products.

Abilities;• Use excellent interpersonal communication skills to work closely and cooperatively with Vice-President of Manufacturing, Senior/Production Coordinators, and other welders• Prioritize project requirements, multi task, while staying focused on the project on hand.• Work from blue prints, CAD drawings, and concept drawings.• Accuracy and attention to detail in both work and appearance.• Strong practical welding skills and proven ability to fabricate structural form work or related items.

Requirements:• Minimum 3-5 years practical work / welding exp. preferably in a manufacturing setting• Min. “C” level welding training, Red seal Fabricator / Fitter preferred• Valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation• Project portfolio and pictures

OUR COMPANY OFFERS:1.) Attractive salary and

benefi ts including extended health, life insurance, critical illness insurance, employee

assistance program, etc.2.) Supportive, Engaged

Atmosphere With ChangeMinded Management Group.

3.) Future personal growth and development program.

Please e-mail resume,including cover letter &

references: [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted

Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203 ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

PETER NJENGA Chartered Professional Accountant - Ac-cepting new clients. 604-593-5447. [email protected]

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTSGUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

320 MOVING & STORAGE

1 As in movers we trust. Same day moves & deliveries. Reliable Hon-est Movers. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

www.paintspecial.com 778-322-2378 Lower Mainland

604-996-8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for over 12yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299

2 coats any colour(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price inclsCloverdale High Performance paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring.

338 PLUMBING

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.1-800-573-2928

362 SECURITY/ALARM SYSTEMS

We Service all Makes!• ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks

& All Others• Medical & Fire

Free* Alarm Systems604-792-8055 / 854-8055

378 VACUUMS

From $499 (Made in BC)Repairs & Service

We extend warranties to all makes. Vacuum’s need a service every 5 years just

like an oil change!604-792-8055 / 854-8055

PETS

477 PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or land-scaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping.

Replacement guarantee.1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD:www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

563 MISC. WANTED

Have Unwanted Firearms?Have unwanted or inherited fi rearms in your possession?Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally?Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them.Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland fi rearms community since 1973.We are a government licensed fi rearms business with fully certifi ed verifi ers, armorers and appraisers.

Call today to set up anappointment 604-467-9232 Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

WANTED; old Vintage Chainsaws, running or not. Please call or text Al at (604)991-0461.

REAL ESTATE

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

M&M Meat Shops Franchise for sale in Cranbrook, BC.Owners retiring. Busy mainstreet location. Call KathyHosseini @ 1-519-895-2580ext. 448 [email protected]

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

New SRI Manufactured homesSingles $74,900. Doubles $94,900.

PARK SPACES AVAILABLEREPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010

www.glenbrookhomes.netChuck 604-830-1960

Trades. Financing. Permits.

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

$575.00 1 br.,Mt. Cheam views,up-dated suite,elevator,new laundry fa-cilities,storage locker,parking & walk to downtown Agassiz amenities. Discount for seniors. 604-367-8737.

AGASSIZ 1 bdrm modern new apt., in suite washer & dryer, all util incl. Ref. Req. $750 /month. Call 604-819-6422 or 604-819-6122

Agassiz. Woodside, 1 bdrm, patio, updated, handicap friendly, manag-er. $600. N/S. 604-535-5953

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

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

Spacious and bright new condo quality

1 bdrm...$650 and 2 bdrm...$800/m

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

conveniences, down town. Available now.

Call 604-703-3405

RENTALS

736 HOMES FOR RENT

42904 Tait Road, Mission3,200sf. 3 bedroom

2 level home with offi ce& workshop. 2.5 bath

$1600/mo. + utils.

Adjacent 2 bedroom cottage. 1 bath

$800/mo. plus utils.

Negotiable rates if rentedtogether. Long termtenants preferred.

Very private area near Deroche. Close to Lougheed Hwy. Situated on beautiful acreage. Refs. Req. Pets negotiable.

Email: [email protected]

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

pick a part

TRANSPORTATION

851 TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

Abbotsford30255 Cedar Lane

DL# 31038 604-855-0666

2002 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr, auto, loaded, STK#749. $2,900. 2003 HONDA CIVIC, auto 4 dr sedan loaded STK#666. $4,9002004 ACURA EL 1.7 4dr sedan leather, sunroof, loaded STK#724. $5,900.2007 TOYOTA YARIS, 4 dr, auto, sedan, STK#734 $5,900.2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, au-to, loaded. STK#672. $6,900.2009 FORD FOCUS 4dr,sedan loaded, auto STK#687 $6,900.2006 HONDA CRV AWD auto, leather seats, fully loaded. STK#757 $6,900.2004 HONDA ACCORD 4dr fully loaded, leather seats, sunroof. STK#758. $6,900.2004 HONDA CRV. 4dr, fully loaded, auto, Only this week! STK#747. $6,900.2008 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, loaded. STK#691. $7,900.2009 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 dr, sedan, auto, loaded, STK#696 $7,900.2011 NISSAN Versa 4dr auto, h/bk, loaded, STK#721 $9,900.2004 ACURA MDX 4dr auto, 7 psgr, loaded, DVD, Navigation STK#254 $10,900.2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT. 4dr auto, fully loaded, Only this week! STK#750. $11,900.2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA4 dr, auto, fully loaded. STK#721 $12,900.2012 NISSAN ALTIMA. 4dr, auto, fully loaded, low kms. STK#746. $13,900. 2012 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr, auto, loaded, STK#695. $14,900.2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4X4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

33166 South Fraser WayDL# 40083 778-908-5888

2004 MAZDA 3 Auto, 4 dr, Only this wk! STK#673 $4,900.2004 DODGE CARAVAN 7psgr, loaded STK#525 $2,900. 2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, au-to, Aircared, STK#545, $2,900.2002 HONDA ACCORD 2dr, auto, loaded, STK#648 $3,900.2003 HONDA ODYSSEY 7psg full load, runs good, Aircared STK#530 $3,900.2007 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg fully loaded. STK#473 $4,500. 2002 FORD F150 crew cab 4X4 auto, fully loaded, short box. STK#686 $5,900.2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900.

Financing Availablewww.keytrackautosales.ca

WAREHOUSE LIENIn the matter of the

Warehouse Lien Act:Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Malia Eaton of the last known address of: 10140 Nelson Road, Rosedale, BC, V0X 1X2; for unpaid rents totaling $522.50. If this amount is not paid on or before February 11, 2016 the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.

604-796-4300

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FEBRUARY2016

7408690

www.central365.org

Meeting at theAg Hall

6800 Pioneer Ave.

Agassiz CampusSunday, 10:30 am

Kids’ Ministry

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Seniors Friendship House Drop-In - Mon. Seniors Walking to Music at 10 am, Sit & Fit at 10:30 am, Bingo at 1 pm, Seniors Learn to Line Dance at 4 pm; Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm.; Wed. Floor Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor Curling at 1 pm. FMI call 604-796-3422.Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. FMI call Ernie Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or email [email protected]

Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Support - Knit & Natter Group: We meet every Thursday at Dogwood Manor on Morrow Rd., Agassiz. Everyone welcome. Call Eunice 604-796-9841.

Tuesday is Toonie Day Bowling - Agassiz and Harrison seniors are encouraged to come out and join 5 pin bowling every second and last Tuesday of each month starting at 3:15pm at Chillibowl Lanes, Chilliwack. Car pool available. Call Kay FMI at 604-316-3318.The Better at Home program is looking for Friendly visitor volunteers - If you have the skills, energy & time we would love to hear from you, as you can make a positive di� erence for seniors & your community. Call Agassiz-Harrison Community Services, Fiona Delcourt, Program Coordinator (604) 796-2585

Agassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822.Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal education, nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313.Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Kent Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids 0 - 5. FMI call Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161.Storytime at Agassiz Library - Every Friday at 10:15 am. Stories, songs and fun for little ones and their grownups. Free, drop in, FMI call 604-796-9510. Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting PlaceMeet friends, old and new! Parents/caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Wed. and Thurs. 9:30am

- 1pm and Saturdays from 9am - noon. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313.Co� ee Break/Story Hour - A weekly Bible Study for ladies & children 0-5. Weds. 9:30 am Agassiz Christian Reformed Church on Morrow Road. FMI call or text Karen 604-997-4484

1789 The Royal Westminster Regiment Cadet Corps - Westie Army Cadets Training at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 228 - 344 Fort Street Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm. Free for ages 12 - 19. FMI contact Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD at [email protected] or call 604-799-8897.Lego© Club - Wed., 2:30 – 4 pm at the Agassiz Library. A ton of Lego©, your friends, some ideas and an after school snack. Great way to spend a winter afternoon. School age kids, younger children welcome with their grownup.

Agassiz Christian Reformed Church 7452 Morrow Rd. Sun. at 10 am. Cal 604-997-4484

Agassiz United Church 6860 Lougheed Hwy. 604-796-2680 Agassiz United Church Sunday Service & Sunday School at 10:30 am.

All Saints Anglican Church 6904 #9 High-way, Agassiz. Holy Eucharist at 10 am Sun.

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 7237 Morrow Road. Sunday 9 am & 11 am, Tues. to Sat. 9am. Everyone Welcome. Contact

Rev. Steny Mascarenhas, OCD 604-796-9181.

Central Community Church Meets at the Ag Hall at 6800 Pioneer Ave. Sunday 10:30 am Kids Ministry as well. For more info visit www.central365.orgThe Harrison Gospel Chapel Sunday Worship Service begins at 10:30 am. 514 Lillooet Ave, HHS. Call 604-796-9500 Everyone welcome. e-mail: [email protected] • harrisongospelchapel.com

Groups & Activities for Kids

For Seniors

Join Us in WorshipJoin Us in Worship

Groups & Activities for Kids

Community EventsCommunity Events

Community CornerFace to Face with Facebook - Sat., Feb. 13 at 1pm or Tues., Feb. 16 at 7pm. This workshop helps you get a handle on how to use Facebook so it suits you. Don’t miss this informative session.

Anyone Can Tell a Story - Wed, Feb 10 from 10:30-11:30am at the Agassiz Library. Learn how to do your own storytime at home with the new library storybags. Refreshments & take-aways included. Free drop-in. FMI call (604) 796-9510.

2016 Harrison-Agassiz Business Excel-lence Awards - Saturday, February 20 at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa. See details in the ad in this edition.

Ready, Set, Learn - February 28 from 1 - 2:30 pm at Kent Elementary School. For parents 7 pre K kids. Meet the Kinder-garten teachers and enjoy information booths, play/learning stations, snacks & take home bags.

604-491-6601 • Mon-Fri 10:30am-4:30pm Sat 9:30am-2:30pm

Meet the ProsFebruary 2016

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604-796-2834Service to all makes of

washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

Locally owned and operated

Call (604) 795-021424 Hour Service

For more information visit www.peteandsonplumbing.com

Agassiz owned & operatedFull service & instalation

FREE estimatesAsk about our senior’s discount

Same day service water tank installation

Keating Plumbing & Gas(604) 378-8115

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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

Weijdeman’s Bookkeeping & payroll service ltd.

located in agassiz and chilliWack

contact us for more information

604-392-7593 • [email protected]

ADMINISTRATION SERVICES • BUSINESS SET-UP

GOVERNMENT REMITTANCES • COLLECTIONS

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 contactsecurity.ca

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For more information visit www.peteandsonplumbing.com

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

New Cabinetry, and Cabinet Refacing Counter Tops

FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS

6390 Pioneer Ave, AgassizVISIT OUR SHOWROOM

604.796.1196 | 604.857.3375 (cell)

CARPENTRY SERVICES

www.finback.ca

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

NOTHING TOO SMALL, NOTHING TOO BIG.

FREE metal p/uFREE estimates

for junk removal

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604.316.0760

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Computers & Laptops

Sales & Repairs

agassizcomputerandsigns.com

Mon-Fri 10-4:30

Agassiz Computer& Signs

604-491-66017236 B Pioneer Ave.

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