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Greg Laychak/ The ObserverParents Taylor and Madison Roth with Cohen Elijah Allan Roth, born early New Year's Day.

By Greg LaychakTHE OBSERVER

Only four hours into 2016, a new Agassiz face was brought into the world.

At 4:15 a.m. on New Year's Day, Cohen Elijah Allan Roth was born to local residents Taylor and Madison Roth at Abbotsford regional hospital, receiving gift s for being the fi rst baby in that facility’s new year.

“It’s been a long couple of days, but we’re doing good,” said Taylor, adding that the new mother was

doing well in her recovery. “We’re just really happy to be home... It’s good to be settled into your own home doing your own things your own way.”

Little Cohen joined the expected 44,000 babies to be born in British Columbia in 2016.

But he was reluctant to come out even beyond his due date, and Madison required a C-section aft er an induced labour was unsuccessful.

By staying put inside his mother’s womb, the Roths’ fi rst child came

aft er some bad news his grandfather received at the end of 2015.

“My husband [Allan] has just found out that he has pancreatic and liver cancer,” said Taylor’s mother Norine Roth. “So this was our little bright piece of sunshine.”

Once the new parents knew of the diagnosis, it was a “no-brainer” to add grandpa’s name to baby Cohen’s new identity, Taylor said.

“We’re very honoured to include his name in there,” he added.

As for the status of being fi rst born of the year Taylor shies away

from the spotlight, acknowledginga baby that was born at theAbbotsford hospital a mere minutebefore 2015 came to a close.

“It’s nice but I’m sure there area lot of people who had a babydelivered in this week, so it’s just asimportant for them,” he said.

As for the Roths, their new brightpiece of sunshine comes at a timewhen they needed some good news.

“It’s a great way to start 2016because the end of 2015 wasn’t thebest given dad’s health.”

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Barry StewartBLACK PRESS

Last winter, B.C.’s coastal ski hills were dealt a cruel blow, when rain and warm temperatures forced them to severely scale back operations. At Hemlock Valley, north of Harrison Mills, they didn’t even open.

A few degrees colder than coastal mountains, Manning Park Resort was able to sneak through last winter — but this season has seen a huge improvement at both ski hills, with snowfalls perfectly timed for the Christmas break.

Hemlock’s director of operations, Sam Hicks said on Sunday, “We went from a worst-case scenario last year to the best season I’ve seen in my ten years here.

“It’s the best in skier numbers and in conditions,” said Hicks. “We had seven days straight of early-season snowfall, which has

allowed us to fl ourish in the past 17 days we’ve been opened. We set daily and weekly sales records over the holiday season.

“It’s a very exciting time. Our parking lots have been jammed, so people have been parking farther down the road. At the tube park, we’ve been seeing 500 to 600 tubers a day, which is phenomenal.”

Hemlock is a 20 to 25-minute drive from the #7 Highway turn-off at the Sasquatch Inn. Chains aren’t always needed — but the Ministry of Highways requires them to be carried during the winter.

Hicks said their market is basically from east of the Port Mann Bridge. “’Fantastic Family Fun’ is our slogan,” he added. “We’re kid friendly

— and we even have a beginner chair, the Whistle Punk chair.”

Hemlock had its lights on nightly for skiing till 8 p.m. throughout the Christmas break but will be scaling that back to Fridays only. Th e hill is now closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

If the cost of skiing has kept you off the hills, Hicks wants you to know about Hemlock’s Friday Night Lights program. “A family of four can ski for $20 from 4 to 8 p.m. every Friday.”

Th eir website is hemlockresort.ca.

Manning’s marketing director, Robyn Barker said, “It has been an awesome start to the season. We opened two weekends earlier than planned, November 28, due to the amount of snow — and the skiers and snowboarders that

were itching to get on their boards.

“Our base is around a metre and a half at the moment, with clear and cold conditions. We were having Powder Alert days (over 10cm) for almost a full week at the beginning of the holidays, and now we're loving the cold, dry powder and smooth groomed runs.

“I’m pretty sure our lodgings were full through the break. Christmas and New Year’s Eve, for sure. People are already making their reservations for next season.”

Barker said the majority of their customers come from Langley, eastward, though resort staff ’s attendance at ski shows in Bellingham and Seattle — highlighting the favourable exchange

rate — has beenattracting Americanguests.

“Th ere's more snowin the forecast nextweek, and we're open 7days a week for the restof the season. Alpine isopen 9 to 4 every dayuntil April 4 and Nordicand snowshoeing willgo on as long as there’ssnow.

“We’re celebratinga big year in 2016,”added Barker. “It's E.C.Manning Park's 75thanniversary, and we’llhave diff erent eventsthroughout the yearthat will highlightthe park’s history,ecological diversityand the abundanceof recreationalopportunities in thepark, culminating in the75th birthday party onJuly 16, 2016, which isalso Canada Parks’ Day.”

Th e resort’s website ismanningpark.com.

Ski hills celebrate 'awesome' conditions

Bryan Wilkinson PhotoAgassiz residents Bryan Wilkinson, Annalise Wilkinson and Nola Crocker (right) had a fun time in the snow at HemlockValley on Saturday. The hill has been blessed with lots of snow this year — arriving in advance of the Christmas break.

KHSAR assists in patient evacuationTh e fi rst call-out of 2016 for

Kent Harrison Search and Rescue came Sunday when paramedics urgently needed to access a patient at a cottage on Harrison Lake.

Th e team transported four paramedics to a water-access only site on the west side of Harrison Lake.

SAR members assisted in getting the patient to an adjacent beach to access the medevac helicopter.

Also in SAR news, long service pins were awarded to Ian Maslin (5 years) and Neil Brewer (25 years) at a social evening prior to the holidays.

Th e team also received a community gaming grant of $41,000. Th ose funds will be used to upgrade the electronics and cover extensive training required

for the Harrison Osprey. Th e 38-foot lifeboat is expected

to be in service this spring.And thieves entered the SAR

compound sometime around Dec. 11 and broke into the team's logistics trailer, stealing a red

10-by-10-foot collapsible shelterworth $2,000. RCMP werenotifi ed.

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Kelly Greaves PhotoSAR members assist paramedics in transporting a patient to the medevac helicopter.

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By Tyler OlsenBlack Press

Th e Fraser Valley Regional District board is expected to vote in February on whether to give the go-ahead to a proposed landfi ll for contaminated soil in the Chehalis River Valley.

Statlu Resources has proposed to extract gravel from a site 10 kilometres up the Chehalis Forest Service Road and back-fi ll it with remediated soil sourced from contaminated sites like gas stations, car repair shops and dry cleaners.

Around 80 people attended a public meeting in December, with most voicing opposition to the proposal, which would be located about half-a-kilometre from the Chehalis River.

Statlu’s proposal calls for between 350 to 1,000 tonnes of soil to be dumped at the site each work day. In a technical assessment commissioned by the company and delivered prior to the meeting, a consulting fi rm reported that the soil could contain “residual petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, and heavy metals.”

But Statlu president Earl Wilder said the material is “not a hazardous waste,” and presently dumped elsewhere in the Lower Mainland with less care than his plan envisions.

Statlu’s technical assessment envisions a double-bottom lined fi ll site, with a wastewater purifi cation system to treat effl uent.

“Due to the distance between the effl uent discharge point and

the Chehalis River and that the minimum daily fl ow in Chehalis River is more than 1,000,000 times of the effl uent fl ow, we consider it to be a low potential that the discharge of treated water will have a signifi cant impact on the Chehalis River,” the technical report states.

Wilder said the chances of a spill were one-in-four-hundred million, more ten times less likely than a lottery win. Having trucks transporting materially both to and from the site aims to improve the economic feasibility of the site. He said the project would create jobs and other economic benefi ts for the region.

Downstream, though, there is concern about the proposal. Lake Errock resident Roger Mawdsley expressed concern that problems at any soil landfi ll up the valley would impact the river and the drinking water of those down river.

“I can see the creek from my house and it feeds the water supply for the whole subdivision down here,” he said.

“It’s something of a concern to everybody down here.”

In its November report, FVRD staff also expressed some concern with the plan, which follows several others from Statlu, including a now-abandoned proposal that would have seen automobile residue disposed of at the site.

Planner David Bennett wrote that the remoteness of the site would reduce confl icts with residents, although truck traffi c would still be seen. But he also wrote “the Chehalis River Valley is viewed as a wilderness area that supports resource extraction, tourism, recreation and ecological functions. A landfi ll is not consistent with this view.”

Area C director Alec Niemi said he hasn’t taken a position on the proposal to allow others to make up their minds independently. He noted, though, that the company has “a pretty good sales job on their hands” to convince local residents to back the project.

“Th ey’re coming into a watershed, they’re coming into a rainforest.”

Wilder, though, said opposition to the plan is based on misinformation.

“Th e fuss is way out of control because of a lack of knowledge,” he said. “It’s the best site in the whole Lower Mainland that’s ever been discovered.”

Th e FVRD’s electoral area services committee will receive a report next week. Subsequent reports are expected in February prior to a vote on the necessary rezoning for the project.

Questions raised about proposed contaminated soil landfill

“The fuss is way out of control because of a lack

of knowledge. It’s the best site in the whole Lower

Mainland that’s ever been discovered.”

Earl Wilder,Statlu Resources

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On a chilly, but sunny New Year’s Day at noon sharp, David Hay led a group of willing participants into the cold waters of the Harrison River.

His fourth annual Penguin Plunge drew about 50 people to Kilby Provincial Park in Harrison Mills, though most of them decided to spectate from the warmer shore near the blazing fi re pits.

It’s his best turnout yet for the event that Hay started in 2013 as the solo swimmer with just his wife and neighbours watching.

“I thought, ‘What the heck, I’ll do it,’” he said. “It wasn’t so bad, I actually enjoyed it. So I made up a web page and the next year

some new neighbours decided to join me and a friend so there were fi ve of us.”

Hay is slowly building the event, even trying some advertising to help grow participation every year. Th is year a group of the visitors camped at the park, and a core of regulars is starting to form.

Th e crew of 2016 consisted of fi ve women and seven men, the oldest being a 55-year-old and the youngest in his 20s, according to Hay who is pleased with the age range.

And weather has been cooperative each of the four years he has organized the plunge.

“We’ve been blessed,” Hay said. “Four years in a row with sunshine and very little, if any

breeze.”However, that winter sun

disappears early so closely surrounded by mountains, and the event wraps up by one.

So why do Hay and his people jump into cold outdoor water on a freezing day?

“Just the craziness I think,” he said, also adding that it’s not a bad hangover cure the day aft er one of the biggest parties of the year.

“At the end of the day I would say it’s just a fresh start—baptismal in the new year.”

• For more photos and information about the Penguin Plunge visit penguinplunge.wix.com/penguin-plunge.

Andrei Antica PhotoParticipants brave chilly waters in the fourth annual Penguin Plunge at Kilby Provincial Park in Harrison Mills on New Year’s Day.

Refreshing start to the new year

Olivia is the most popular name for baby girls born in B.C. for the third straight year.

Th e province issued its annual list of top baby names chosen in 2014.

Ethan was the top name for boys, edging out Liam, the previous year’s top choice.

It’s been a long run of popularity for Ethan, which has been number one or two every year since 2002.

Emma, Sophia, Emily and Chloe rounded out the top fi ve names for girls in 2014, while the other top boys’ names were Liam, Lucas, Oliver and Mason.

“Not surprisingly Terry was not the most popular boys’ name in British Columbia in 2014,” said Health Minister Terry Lake said.

Final statistics for 2015’s names won’t be available until later in 2016, but so far Olivia appears to be extending her streak, while Oliver was edging ahead of Liam and Ethan for top choice on the boys’ side as of Dec. 1.

Olivia, Ethan top names for babies in B.C.


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On a chilly, but sunny New Year’s Day at noon sharp, David Hay led a group of willing participants into the cold waters of the Harrison River.

His fourth annual Penguin Plunge drew about 50 people to Kilby Provincial Park in Harrison Mills, though most of them decided to spectate from the warmer shore near the blazing fi re pits.

It’s his best turnout yet for the event that Hay started in 2013 as the solo swimmer with just his wife and neighbours watching.

“I thought, ‘What the heck, I’ll do it,’” he said. “It wasn’t so bad, I actually enjoyed it. So I made up a web page and the next year

some new neighbours decided to join me and a friend so there were fi ve of us.”

Hay is slowly building the event, even trying some advertising to help grow participation every year. Th is year a group of the visitors camped at the park, and a core of regulars is starting to form.

Th e crew of 2016 consisted of fi ve women and seven men, the oldest being a 55-year-old and the youngest in his 20s, according to Hay who is pleased with the age range.

And weather has been cooperative each of the four years he has organized the plunge.

“We’ve been blessed,” Hay said. “Four years in a row with sunshine and very little, if any

breeze.”However, that winter sun

disappears early so closely surrounded by mountains, and the event wraps up by one.

So why do Hay and his people jump into cold outdoor water on a freezing day?

“Just the craziness I think,” he said, also adding that it’s not a bad hangover cure the day aft er one of the biggest parties of the year.

“At the end of the day I would say it’s just a fresh start—baptismal in the new year.”

• For more photos and information about the Penguin Plunge visit penguinplunge.wix.com/penguin-plunge.

Andrei Antica PhotoParticipants brave chilly waters in the fourth annual Penguin Plunge at Kilby Provincial Park in Harrison Mills on New Year’s Day.

Refreshing start to the new year

Olivia is the most popular name for baby girls born in B.C. for the third straight year.

Th e province issued its annual list of top baby names chosen in 2014.

Ethan was the top name for boys, edging out Liam, the previous year’s top choice.

It’s been a long run of popularity for Ethan, which has been number one or two every year since 2002.

Emma, Sophia, Emily and Chloe rounded out the top fi ve names for girls in 2014, while the other top boys’ names were Liam, Lucas, Oliver and Mason.

“Not surprisingly Terry was not the most popular boys’ name in British Columbia in 2014,” said Health Minister Terry Lake said.

Final statistics for 2015’s names won’t be available until later in 2016, but so far Olivia appears to be extending her streak, while Oliver was edging ahead of Liam and Ethan for top choice on the boys’ side as of Dec. 1.

Olivia, Ethan top names for babies in B.C.

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Passages of 2015: Stephen Harper

New Year rate hikesNew Year’s Day of course heralds a fresh step forward.But increasingly, Jan. 1 has also come to mark the day when yet more rate

hikes take eff ect.Like the march of time, ever forward, tax and fee increases never seem to

shrink on New Year’s Day but continue, ever higher, ever widening the gap between what we earn and what they take from us.

On Jan. 1, 2016 Medical Service Premiums will rise from $3 per month for a single person earning more than $30,000 per year — hardly a living wage. A family of two, in that same category, will pay $5.50 more per month and a family of three or more, again earning more than $30,000 per year, will pay $6 more each month.

Th at’s $36, $66 and $72 more per year, respectively.A few bucks might not seem like a lot, but a few bucks here and there,

there and here, certainly does add up.Th is year, expect to pay more in ICBC basic rates, hydro, rent, cable,

telephone and internet services and other stuff as every level of government, Crown corporation and business that can get away with charging you more, will charge you more.

And while our dollar plummets, and groceries are increasingly expensive, the gouging continues.

Th ose of us who can still aff ord to buy liquor no doubt indulged on New Year’s Eve.

2016 is a brave new year. When the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1, many of us made new years resolutions.

None, we’re sure, will resolve to voluntarily pay more in taxes and fees.If only government and Crown corporations would resolve to manage

taxpayers’ hard-earned and increasingly scarce money competently, it would indeed be a happy new year.

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I fi rst met Stephen Harper when he was running for the Canadian Alliance leadership in 2002.

Speaking to a group of Fraser Valley members concerned that the party had split over the leadership of Stockwell Day, Harper didn’t mince words because a local reporter had showed up on a Saturday morning. He explained his prediction that no matter who leads the conservative movement started by Preston Manning, the national media would work against it.

“Th e press is owned by big-L liberals and staff ed by small-L liberals,” Harper said. “Preston was too cerebral; Stock was not cerebral enough. I’m not sure where I will be, but the media will always be on the other side.”

Harper’s cold war with national

media is a theme that runs through his decade as prime minister, peaking in 2015 with the most slanted election coverage I’ve ever witnessed. Th e celebration continues over Justin Trudeau’s victory, with the supposedly non-partisan federal bureaucracy cheering along with much of the national media.

Harper’s assessment of major newspaper ownership is no longer accurate, except for the Toronto Star. But the dying tradition of owners looking up from their accounting ledgers to endorse a political party continued, with the Postmedia chain and the Globe and Mail pointing out that Trudeau’s rash promises didn’t add up.

Endorsements were a brief interruption in the media assault on Harper’s record. His government’s plan to welcome 10,000 refugees, unveiled way back in January 2015, was portrayed as heartless and feeble, while Trudeau’s 25,000 by Christmas represented the generous character of the true Canada.

As it turns out, the Liberals have been hard pressed to reach even the 10,000 mark. But they’ve put out a rash new promise to make it 50,000 at some point in the future, so the media’s new-found message of sunshine, hope and change continues.

Th ose modest $10 billion annual defi cits that Trudeau promised, and Harper warned against? Borrowing and spending will far exceed that, but we’re assured that’s because they

were based on infl ated Conservative fi nancial forecasts.

In fact, independent private sector forecasts are now the key reference for government budgets at the federal and provincial level. None of them predicted the further slump in energy prices that continued through 2015.

And cooking the books before an election isn’t really possible any more, thanks to the establishment of the Parliamentary Budget Offi ce. Th at was a Harper innovation, along with scheduled elections.

And that Trudeau pledge to raise taxes on the wealthiest Canadians and use the proceeds to fi nance a tax cut for the middle class? Th at one didn’t add up either. For one thing, wealthy people have a variety of legal ways to reduce their taxable income.

Here’s an actual front-page headline from the Globe and Mail, reporting this unfortunate fact, well aft er the election: “Th e way Liberals gauged response to new tax

rate explains gap.” So it was just an understandable oversight, you see.

Trudeau’s star turn in Paris, where he pronounced that “Canada is back” in the battle to control the world’s weather? Th e offi cial submission from his bloated delegation to the UN climate meetings was actually the existing Conservative plan, which includes phasing out coal-fi red electricity generation.

Harper generally represented a preference for the individual over the state, a concept that at one time was known as “liberalism.” Th is was illustrated by his preference for parents rather than a nanny state to administer child care.

He advocated free trade, small government and low taxes. We’ll see how that legacy survives the new government and its media cheering section.

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

Harper’s cold war with national media is a

theme that runs through his decade as prime

minister, peaking in 2015 with the most slanted

election coverage I’ve ever witnessed.

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Park is another thing Harrison can be proud ofI am compelled to try and

answer the comments from John Allen (Not a regional park, Observer Mailbag, Dec. 24).

My involvement with the project started in 2012, after my election as mayor, with a visit from the new CAO of the FVRD. He asked how can we help Harrison. I pointed to a map in my office of the East sector lands and said to him, a regional park. The work got started. It has taken four years and will become, as the media release states, “A new recre-ation site coming to Harrison Hot Springs in 2016.”

The new park in Harrison Hot Springs will be cooperative-ly managed by recreation sites and the FVRD, in addition to the other eight regional parks in the Fraser Valley. And the public will be invited to partici-pate in a local naming process, late in 2016.

This was a portion of the news release. Whether it is a recreation site, a named park it will be managed by FVRD, it will be in the region, be part of Experience the Fraser. And Friends of the Forest are happy as many residents that at last

something is going to happen. The lands that are being

discussed are provincial. The private owned portion is what it is private. Neither I nor coun-cil is going to clearcut. Nor at anytime are we in “devel-opers’ pockets.” Developers who come to the village have to go through a process with our in house planner. And it is council as the governing body of the municipality that will exercise its powers under the Community charter

On Feb. 20, 2012 council passed a motion that authorized staff to engage the FVRD in jointly developing a proposal for a region park within the East sector land.

This was also passed by the FVRD board meeting with Minister Steve Thompson Sept. 2012 in Victoria. Portion of the brief paper that was sent. The village has tenure under a crown grant that covers 31.30 hectares for the purpose of pub-lic recreation.

In addition, the village holds a map reserve covering approx-imately 92.619 hectares, that allows for planning long term use for trail development and

conservation purpose.Briefing note FVRD Jan 2014:The proposed East sector

lands regional park proposal covers 92.51 HA of crown land divided into three parcels. This land has the potential to support hiking trails, picnicking, nature viewing, interpretive signage. The strong tourism economy attracts a large number of local, regional and international visi-tors and would be a huge asset to the regional park system.

An open house was held at the plaza by the FVRD on how do you envision the East sector lands; share your ideas. There was also a survey online. In the letter to the editor, it was stated by Mr. Allen that there was no public consultation.

July 2015, The FVRD received a grant that they applied for from Canada 150 community infrastructure program.

Once the site is established with MFLNRO, the FVRD con-tinued to express interest in co-managing this site as regional asset.

The funding is in place and the annual maintenance by the FVRD.

My thanks go to the prov-

ince ministers and MLA the professional staff at FVRD, the village planner past and present council for the work carried out on this project.

It will be another great 2016 for the village. A park, new flood pumps, reno to washroom, block 2 & 3 new streetscape, new infrastructure projects.

Myself, council and staff receive many compliments on how Harrison is looking. With the commitment of council and our staff, we are moving for-ward. All my three terms as mayor, I and our councillors believe we have created a real-ly nice place to live, visit and enjoy. None of us are perfect, but at least treat each other with respect.

As I have mentioned on many occasions, I have an open door policy. Please take the time to research. We can all work together one day at a time.

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Groups & Activities For EveryoneHooked on Books: Agassiz Library Book Club takes place on the last Tuesday of every month, starting at 6:30pm at the Agassiz Library. Love to read and want to talk about what you’re reading? You don’t have to be a member, just drop in when you can. Pick up the book at the library any time before the meeting and get ready to share your opinions!Stitch “n” Rip - Every Tuesday from 9 am - 1 pm. Come to the Harrison Mills Hall with any un� nished sewing, stitching, knitting projects, etc. FMI call Kim 604-796-2336.Olive Branch Dinners - Come join us for a free home cooked meal. Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm. 7571 Morrow Rd, ACS gym. No expectations, enjoy community companionship. Families & all ages welcome.T.O.P.S. - Meets Thursdays at 9:30 am, or 5:45 pm., at the Agassiz Christian Church. FMI call 604-796-0686.Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Thrift Store - We’re looking for volunteers! Open Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. Feel free to come by 6919 Cheam Avenue or call 604-796-9932 FMI.Royal Canadian Legion - Hosts drop-in “Fun Darts” every Mon. at 4 pm & Fri. at 8 pm, Players needed, arrive early to register. Cribbage daily. Non-members welcome. Call 604-796-2332The Wednesday Walkers - Easy hiking every Wednesday. FMI call Eleanor 604-795-0076Knitting/Crochet Sisters Group - Projects for worthy causes. Contact Alice 604-796-3060 or email [email protected] Al-Anon. - Is someone’s drinking a� ecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-796-9865 or Anne 604-796-3103Agassiz Elks Lounge - 1824 #9 Hwy, open daily 3pm till closing. Everyone welcomeThe Joy of singing with Doris and the Sunshine Ladies - Spend an hour with the seniors in song. FMI call Doris at 604-796-0442.Agassiz-Harrison Lions - Meet at 7 pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Lion’s Den in the Ag-Rec Hall, 6800 Pioneer Ave. FMI call Joey at 604-796-9951Hope Christian Women’s Club Brunch - Free nursery by reservation as well. For info & reservations call Raye 604-869-5420 Agassiz Harrison Community Drivers Program - A community based volunteer driver program providing rides to all local, Fraser Valley & Lower Mainland medical appointments & other personal services. Always looking for more drivers. Call 604-

798-6228, email [email protected] or visit 7046 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz.Friendship House Nickel Bingo on Mon. at 1 pm, Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm, Sit and Be Fit 10:30 am Mon. & Fri., Drop-in Floor Curling 7 pm Thurs.Kent-Harrison Arts Council - KHAC meets the third Sunday of each month. FMI call (604) 796-8604 or email us at [email protected] International All-weather Tennis Club - Drop-in tennis at 8 am daily at the Spring Park tennis complex. All are welcome. Good fun and exercise is guaranteed at no cost. FMI contact John Allen 796-9117Jam Session - Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm - 10:30pm by donation. Everyone welcome, bring an instrument and a friend! OAP Hall, Friendship Hall. FMI call Derry at 604-796-1084Lions TV Bingo - Thursday nights at 6 pm on Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The Source - Chehalis Store & Ledoux HardwareThe Chilliwack MS Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group - Meets every third Wednesday of each month from noon to 2pm at the IHOP, 45466 Yale Rd., Chilliwack, New members welcome. FYI call Owen at 604-795-5216Agassiz ESL Conversation Circles - Practice speaking English at the Agassiz Library Tuesdays from 1:15 - 2:15 in July and on August 4.Harrison Community Social Club Drop-in - Every Thurs. at Harrison Hot Springs Memorial Hall, 9:30 am: cards, darts, games & co� ee. Contact Jacquie 604-796-3105 or Audrey 604-491-4944Overeaters Anon. - Meets Thursdays from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. For location call Elizabeth at (604) 491-5401.Agassiz Monday Painters est.1961 - Meets every Mon. from 11 am - 3 pm at Agassiz United Church. FMI call Linda 604-794-5554.Harrison Natural Health Club - Meets Fridays from 6:30pm. Open talk about prevention, lifestyle, chronic conditions, nutrition, addictions and more. Bring your questions, concerns & ideas. We take health seriously, let’s discuss real solutions. An “uncontrolled” ongoing event. FMI call/text (604) 316-4922FREE Fit Camp - Let’s shape up together Agassiz & Rosedale! All � tness levels welcome. Every Mon & Wed, 7:30pm-8:30pm in the Rosedale Traditional School gym. Classes start Jan 4. Contact Coach Paula for more info (604) 701-8999.

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Community EventsCommunity Events

Community CornerBabytime Rhymes - Singing & moving is the perfect way to start your littlest ones on the way to a bright life of learning. Join Deb from CALL/ Community Service and Terrill from Agassiz Library at the CCRC for some happy mornings together that will make everyone smile. Starting Wed. Jan. 13, 10:00 am for 4 ses-sions ending Feb. 3. Free, Drop-in.

AESS Grad Bottle Drive - Grads will be coming around Agassiz, Harrison & surrounding areas

on Jan. 16 from 9am - 2pm. Alternatively, the public can donate their bottles at the recycling depot. Funds raised to bene� t this year’s dry grad festivities.

What To Do On A Day O� : ProD Day Fun! - It’s the start of MakerDays in winter. We had fun on the Fridays of summer, so come to Agassiz Library for more of the same on ProD Days. Crafts, activities, bring a friend, have some fun. 2 pm Friday, Jan. 22. Free, drop-in.

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T U E S DAY SGirls Pub Night Out

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FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR AGASSIZ & SURROUNDING AREAS

Karaoke Mondays!Starts at 7:30pm

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Friday, January 8th 9 pm

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Friday, January 8th

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Come out to see the host of “nothin’ but 70’s”

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one man mix of 1000 tunes and 50 years of music

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Canadian & Coors Lite Pints

$4.25Crantini’s $6Happy tini hours:

4pm - 7pm

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