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By Greg LaychakTHE OBSERVER

Fire crews from Agassiz, Popkum and Harrison Hot Springs were on scene to battle a duplex structure fi re on Logan Road late Saturday aft ernoon.

Just across Morrow Road, the Agassiz fi re department received the page at 5:50 p.m. and arrived to contain the blaze soon aft er.

“Th ere were three children home at the time,” said Agassiz fi re chief Wayne Dyer. “We’re just lucky the fi re vented out through the window—all the heat and toxic smoke went out that window.”

All residents got out of the building and were checked over by BC Ambulance. No one was sent to the hospital.

Th e fi re started in the upper fl oor bedroom by a failed electrical heater that was too close to bedding.

Fire fi ghters contained the fi re to the bedroom where it started, but there was heavy smoke and heat damage to that side of the structure.

Th e other side of the duplex also took smoke damage.

A six-foot ball python and two kittens were also saved from the fi re by fi re crews.

In all, 20 Agassiz fi refi ghters were joined by fi ve Popkum and fi ve Harrison members to tackle the fl ames.

Chief Dyer also credits some newly installed gear for the quick containment.

A telescoping monitor allowed his team to quickly and remotely stream water through the home’s windows to cool it down before crews went in and “mopped up.”

Fire guts Logan Road home

GREG LAYCHAK/THE OBSERVERThe upper floor of one side of a duplex on Logan Road burned Saturday afternoon, gutting the bedroom and causing smoke and water damageto most of the structure.

Community rallies to help familyBy Greg LaychakTHE OBSERVER

When Warren Carlson’s children stood outside watching their Logan Road house burn Saturday aft ernoon, the timing couldn’t have been worse.

Carlson’s wife was out grocery shopping and he was out working in his logging truck.

Th at left his daughter babysitting Carlson's two youngest sons.

“She did well,” he said about his daughter’s brave actions. “She got everybody out.”

Th e accidental fi re that was started by a failed electrical heater was not

the fi rst to consume the Carlsons’ belongings.

“About 10 years ago my house burnt down,” he said. “In that one we lost absolutely everything, the whole house.”

Th at was on his mother’s property in Aldergrove, when the family had no insurance.

Th is time they are covered for their duplex unit structure, but not for the content inside.

And that’s where the Agassiz community has stepped up to help.

“I can’t imagine if those were my kids and they didn’t have anything,”

said Angela Striker, one of the local residents who is collecting items for the Carlsons and the other two families aff ected by the blaze.

Striker and another local helper have been mobilizing the generosity of people who want to give to support those who are temporarily homeless because of the fi re.

“Right now we’re looking for much more of the soft items right now,” Striker said. “We’re doing well for clothes, but sheets, blankets pillows towels and things like that are needed.”

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names and items to be collected later when there’s more space than the small designated room in Striker’s house (which is already full of clothes and other donated belongings).

Th ere’s just enough space in the room for Striker and her cousin Sara Jarvis to kneel and sift through the clothes for keepers

Jarvis owns the other side of the burned duplex and many of her family's soft belongs are now smoke infused as a result of the blaze.

“Th ings are going fi ne for us,” she said. “We've got a place to stay with my parents and lots of community support. People are baking things for my kids’ lunches, the church has reached out to us.”

Jarvis jokes that if you want to see community love, just have a fi re. Her spirits are high despite her family’s

recent troubles and she emphasizes how much Agassiz has helped, even on the day of the incident.

“Everyone came out from their houses with blankets for the kids,” she said. “None of us were wearing shoes or jackets and people came with a jacket and boots

for me.”She added the

fi refi ghters were “amazing” and that emergency social services were “so calm and understanding.”

“We need stuff for this week,” Jarvis said. “But beyond that I think our stuff will slowly come back from cleaning.”

And while they looked through the piles of clothing, they both set aside anything of the Carlson children’s sizes, recognizing their loss of personal belongs—both to the fl ames and lack of insurance.

“Agassiz is great, I couldn't believe it,” Carlson said. “Th ey've been a lot of help.”

He added that he feels bad about inconveniencing his neighbours and that he is grateful everyone made it out unhurt.

Carlson’s family is still looking for a place to live temporarily while their house is rebuilt, and they are making do in a small RV in the meantime.

“A lot of people go

through life withouthaving one house fi re,”he said. “My luck iseither really good or it'sreally bad all the time.It's just the way it goes Iguess.”

But he’s back on theroad working to try tomake ends meet andhappy his childrenare out of the incidentunscathed.

As for Jarvis’ children,she said they arehandling it well, wakingup at night a few times abit scared.

“Th ey're ok,” Jarvissaid. “Th e little onekeeps saying, next time Iwant a sleepover with nofi re, ok?”

• As the Observerwent to press, AgassizAll Storage had donateda storage unit, so largeritems are being accepted.Please contact CrystalScott or Angela Strik(sic) on Facebook todonate.

• Jimmy’s Pub ishaving a fundraiserdinner on Jan. 30 wherethe kitchen will servea special menu and allproceeds will go to thoseaff ected by Saturday’sfi re.

• A Gofundmepage for the Carlsonscalled “Logan roadfamilies fi re relief ”was set up by Strikerwith their permissionand can be found at:www.gofundme.com/u8jrdz38.

Greg Laychak/ The ObserverAngela Striker (left) and Sara Jarvis (right) look through donations at the Striker household.

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Two inmates who escaped from Kwìkwèxwelhp Healing Village near Harrison Mills were recaptured in the early morning hours last Friday by police.

At approximately 3 a.m. on Jan. 15, Blain Hocaluk and Zachary Armitage were apprehended aft er the Correctional Service of Canada

(CSC) contacted the Agassiz RCMP detachment, and a warrant for their arrest was issued.

During the previous night’s 11 p.m. headcount, staff members at the minimum security federal institution discovered that Hocaluk and Armitage were not accounted for.

CSC is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Home often the best prescriptionJessica PetersBLACK PRESS

Lying in a hospital bed may seem like ‘just what the doctor ordered’ — but in most cases it’s not an ideal healing place.

Being home is oft en what’s best for a patient, says Dr. Ken Hirst, Medical Co-Director, Head of CGH Department of Family Practice. Aft er receiving acute care in hospital, patients released to heal at home are surrounded by familiar sights and sounds, and can be close to family and friends. And when that comfort of home is coupled with home health care, the path to healing is made even better.

Dr. Hirst will be speaking candidly about preventing hospital admissions with timely care at home in a talk scheduled for the evening of Th ursday, Jan. 21.

Th e public is invited to come out and listen to the presentation, Top 10 Reasons Home Is Best. Th e evening also off ers a chance to learn how to access home health services. Th e event is sponsored by

the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation, and is just one part of a “culture shift ” happening at Chilliwack General Hospital in regards to patient care.

Hirst is an advocate of mobilizing patients as soon as possible, and the hospital’s newest mantra is to “ambulate unless not tolerated.”

“What we did is asked for a culture shift ,” Hirst explains,

“to get everyone who can be moving, to be moving.”

Family members visiting the hospital are expected to take part in the mobilization, with a focus on getting back home again. Anyone who has been in hospital lately will have noticed the new white boards in each room. Th e boards help open up communication, and set up the idea that going home is a

top priority. Th ey include spaces for

information such as doctors’ and nurses’ names, daily goals and estimated date of discharge.

It gets the patients more involved with their health care, Dr. Hirst says.

Th ere have also been changes throughout the hospital that patients and visitors may not notice, but are making a diff erence all the same.

“We’ve done a whole blend of things that have really helped with camaraderie,” Hirst says.

A job well done is no longer unnoticed in the fast-paced work environment. It could result in a letter of appreciation, or even a gift card for a coff ee shop.

“It creates that positive work environment,” Hirst says, and from the feedback they’ve received so far, it seems to be working.

One staff member came back recently from an extended time away for a fi ll-in shift and confi rmed the change in

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Lost animals, dog bites and unlicensed animal fi nes used to all be the work of local bylaw enforcement offi cers.

But now the animal owners of Harrison Hot Springs and the District of Kent (DOK) will have their woes and issues taken care of by the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD).

Th e FVRD took over animal control duties for both communities at the start of the new year along with Mission, adding the three communities to their existing services in Abbotsford and Chilliwack.

In the Agassiz area, the DOK lost its existing kennel provider, a retired veterinarian who left the city last summer. So council decided that Kent would be better off joining the regional district based on the infrequency of issues and minimal cost.

“Obviously you can’t speak to the future, but in the past it hasn’t been overwhelming,” said Clair Lee, director of corporate services for the DOK. “And it’s a better use of our dollars to have a regional service.”

And the local bylaw enforcement offi cer is here in the interim if something happens that FVRD staff aren’t able to attend right away.

Th ere are other advantages to combining the individual services, according to Lee.

“If your dog got lost in Mission, they would be able to search your licence number immediately because it’s the same provider,” she said. “In

this case if your dog goes missing they’ll be able to contact you right away because they have access to that database.”

Th e FVRD services are also available six days a week as opposed to the DOK’s fi ve-day week.

And then there’s consistency.Local services vary from

community to community, but the regional collective should provide uniformity.

“Th is service provides a lot more than we had before as we didn’t have any facilities here to house lost animals or impound,” said a spokesperson from the Village of Harrison Hot Springs. “[Th e FVRD] have an adoption facility and

rescue centre, so it was good for us in terms of service.”

Licence fees still vary between the communities, but that too could become more uniform in the future.

Th e Harrison spokesperson stressed that it’s very important owners license their animals so they can be found quickly if they go missing.

And as Lee points out, under the new FVRD program fi rst time off enders for unlicensed dogs face no fi ne as long as they pay for the licence.

On top of that, they will return the dog to its home in Agassiz, saving the owner a trip to Chilliwack.

“Preventative action is more important in terms of educating

people than penalizing them,” Lee said.

Th ough she notes that enforcement is still in place for repeat off enders.

• Licences can be purchased in person at both the Village of Harrison Hot Springs and DOK offi ces, or online at fvrd.myshopify.com/pages/dog-licenses.

• Animal Control staff are available six days a week, Monday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To report an animal control issue or to lodge a bylaw complaint, call 1-844-495-CARE.

To report a dog attack in progress aft er regular business hours, call the local police department.

‘Culture shift’ at hospitalculture, saying “there are positive things going on.”

Hirst has felt the change as well.

“I was quite a jaded person myself,” he admits. “But a lot of those issues have been worked on, or even solved.”

Th is culture shift didn’t just happen overnight. It started with a decision to do things better, which led to Hirst creating a Site Council, consisting of Hospital Administration, Patient Care Coordinators, and Clinical Nurse Educators.

Th at move and the growth that’s taken place since then led him to receive the Fraser Health Above and Beyond 2015 Award for Collaborative Partnerships. (Fellow Chilliwack Division of Family Practice physician Dr. Joshua Greggain won the same award, for Service Delivery Excellence.)

While Hirst received the offi cial recognition, he says the real accolades should go towards the Site Council.

Because of their work, he says, “health care workers can have a voice, express their ideas, and are

being rewarded more for their eff ort and dedication to their jobs and patients.”

Creating a better workplace in healthcare makes a diff erence in patient care, and the changes made at Chilliwack General are slowly being adopted by other hospitals.

To learn more, take part in the Top 10 Reasons HOME IS BEST talk, Th ursday, Jan. 21 at the Rotary Hall Studio Th eatre inside the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Th e discussion begins at 6:30 p.m.

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Health care check upMeetings being held in Vancouver between Canada’s provincial ministers of

health and federal Health Minister Jane Philpott and her staff this week will likely feel like a contract negotiation.

Especially in the case of B.C., which absorbs more retirees than any other province in the country, and along with them, their increasingly complex health-care needs.

Th e problem is, a portion of the federal health care money designed to provide care for such people does not transfer with them when they change residences.

B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake will likely make that point as he and his provincial counterparts get their fi rst audience with the new government. Last week he reiterated our province’s beef with the health care funding formula adopted by the former Conservative government in 2011, that it was based on population, with no age component.

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Th e old formula for calculating federal health care transfer payments to the provinces was instituted by the previous Liberal government under former prime minister Paul Martin. In 2004, they instituted a program that would see annual increase to provincial health transfers of six per cent, a solution Martin at the time called “a fi x for a generation.”

Th e formula was changed by the Conservative government aft er 2011, when health care increases were tied to economic growth, with a minimum increase of three per cent per year, to begin in 2017.

In B.C. before the new Liberal government was elected last year, Justin Trudeau promised to add another $3 billion to the health care budget to start, and “sit down with the provinces immediately” to renegotiate the formula.

We hope the two sides can come up with a fair plan that works for today, not 2017 or beyond.

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In the early days of this new year, readers have advised me to do several things. I’ll go with one that seems relatively painless, embracing the “sunny ways” of our new federal government and seeking optimism in these fragile times.

For starters, we have a building boom going on in the southwest. Here in Victoria, cranes dot the skyline as new residential-commercial projects emerge from bedrock, and hardhats are mostly on construction workers, scratched and backwards, rather than shiny and forward on politicians.

Shipyards are busy, with Royal Canadian Navy work and cruise ship refi ts to reduce their emissions, plus work on ferries, tugboats and barges.

Most of the activity is private investment, much of it in a hot housing market. Surrey has just

recorded its second-highest total for building permits in history, a value of $1.46 billion nearly matching the pre-recession peak of 2007.

Th ousands of provincial employees get a small raise in February, based on stronger than forecast economic growth in 2014. It works out to $300 a year for a medical technologist and $346 for a teacher.

Health care costs are rising less dramatically. Th at should ease the crisis atmosphere at provincial and federal health ministers’ negotiations over the funding formula, taking place this week in Vancouver.

Health Minister Terry Lake announced last week that the province is increasing funding for a promising program in cancer research, using genetic analysis to improve targeting for drugs to treat the hundreds of diff erent cancers diagnosed in B.C. patients each year.

Th e B.C. Cancer Agency’s new director, Dr. Malcolm Moore, oncologist Dr. Janessa Laskin and Dr. Marco Marra, director of the agency’s

Genome Science Centre, described a world-leading centre of research that is reaching out to specialists and their patients across the province and attracting international funding and

talent for ground-breaking research.Outside the urban regions, where

retail sales and real estate mainly drive the economy, sunny ways are harder to fi nd. Th e mining and

natural gas sectors are in the grip of a slump in commodity prices, with more temporary mine closures expected.

Th e forest industry is being helped by the low Canadian dollar and a steady recovery in the U.S. economy, and tourism is expected to have another strong year as Americans take advantage of a discount on visits to B.C.

Central 1 Credit Union broke down the regional employment numbers for B.C. in 2015, and found job growth in every region except the Cariboo. Province-wide employment grew 1.2 per cent last year, ahead of the national rate. Th at may not sound like much, but compared to Alberta’s oil-dependent economy, it’s pretty good.

Construction of a new dam on the Peace River is expected to ramp up this year, bringing workers home from Alberta, and the federal government is planning to fast-track its promised infrastructure spending to create work across the country.

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett was in Toronto last week to ring the opening bell at the stock exchange with B.C. mining industry representatives.

Not much sun on mining stocks these days, but Bennett’s sales pitch to an investor luncheon included reference to two more mines under construction in northwest B.C., the province’s Pacifi c Rim trade advantage, and revenue sharing with First Nations that is attracting attention of other provinces.

Th e Conference Board of Canada has forecast that B.C.’s economy will “lead the country by a wide margin over the near term,” with unemployment declining in 2016.

We’re at the mercy of global forces, but things could be a whole lot worse.

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

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GREG LAYCHAK/ THE OBSERVERJoree Walde charges down court after a possession change last Friday at the Grade 9 girls basketball tournament hosted by Agassiz elementary sec-ondary school (AESS). Agassiz had three close losses. Player of the game awards were won by Walde, Megan McCallum, Rionna Vanderwyk, and Ashlyn Lowe. Abbotsford Christian school won the final 35-33 over Khalsa school. Unity Christian school finished fourth place in the event.

On The Move Grant money available to help reach educational goals

Th e start of a new year oft en inspires self-improvement, but can also involve a cash crunch that comes right aft er the holiday spending spree.

Th anks to grant money now available for students entering the University of the Fraser Valley’s Upgrading and University Preparation (UUP) programs, fi nancial help can be provided for those looking to improve their life by upgrading their education in 2016.

“I want people who wish to upgrade their education to know that help is available for those who need it,” says Dr. Sue Brigden, Dean of the Faculty of Access and Continuing Education.

“I want them to know that grant money is available to help them pay for their education. Th ey should also know that because a grant is not a loan they will not have to pay any funds they receive back in the future.”

Th ousands of dollars are available this winter through the provincial Adult Upgrading Grant and the UFV Upgrading Grant. Th e grants, which are tiered, provide diff erent levels of fi nancial assistance for people of various incomes and needs. Some students could be

given a grant that covers the cost of tuition, while those earning less could be given one that covers the cost of tuition, books, and supplies. Depending on their income, some applicants may still be required to cover smaller dues, such as student union fees.

UUP runs courses during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Applications are accepted throughout the year so — provided seats are available — students can apply for entry and start courses during the fi rst couple of weeks of a semester.

Chilliwack’s Shadi Chaychi is using her grant money to continue working towards becoming an engineer – a goal she couldn’t realize without UFV’s UUP. “It’s been a great experience,” she says.

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Cajun and zydeco supergroup Th e Revelers are set to perform at Harrison Memorial Hall on their latest tour of Western Canada and the American Northwest, Saturday, January 23 at 8pm. Th is show will be the fi rst one to feature a new sound system recently purchased by the festival society.

Th e Revelers include founding members of the Red Stick Ramblers and Th e Pine Leaf Boys, who have been called “unquestionably the two groups at the vanguard of the Louisiana cultural renaissance”. While they draw heavily on more traditional Cajun and zydeco styles, the music of Th e Revelers combines those two classic Louisiana genres with swamp-sop, country, and blues to create a powerful tonic of roots music that

could only come from southwest Louisiana.

Th e Harrison Festival Artistic Director, Andy Hillhouse, notes that Th e Revelers’ music is distinct from the Louisiana sounds that Harrison audiences experienced with Vancouver’s Cannery Row last September. “Whereas Cannery Row plays a piano-based, funky type of New Orleans music, such as you would hear in the

music of Dr. John, Th e Revelers are drawing on pure zydeco and Cajun music that comes from the countryside, and mixing it with blues and rock. Th eir music is driven by the groove of the accordion and fi ddle, with saxophone, electric guitars, and drums as well” says Hillhouse.

Cajun and zydeco are both rooted in the Francophone music and culture of the

Acadian settlers who were expelled from the Maritime provinces in the late 1700s. Whereas Cajun is generally more laid back in feel, zydeco and swamp pop music draw on rhythm and blues to create a joyful, exciting feel.

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Louisiana JukeboxMusic. Music criticsare wont to categorizemusic into clear genrestyles, but that’s notreally the way folktraditions develop. Th eRevelers have embracedthat musical truth ina way few bands have— the lines betweengenres are blurred, andwide-ranging styles arehoned into an extremelycohesive performance.

Hillhouse is excitedto have this dynamicband showcase thefestival’s new soundsystem. “We are goingdigital with our soundboard, and haveacquired some new, upto date speakers” hesays.

“Audiences will noticeimproved fi delity in thehall, the whole systemwill be lighter in weightfor employees andvolunteers to manage,and sound techniciansand musicians willbe happy with theimproved capabilities,which all makes forstrong performances.Come on out and hearit in action!”

Grammy nominated Revelers brings authentic Cajun and zydeco to Harrison Concert by The Revelers will showcase the Festival’s new sound system

The Revelers are set to perform at Harrison Memorial Hall on their latest tour of Western Canada and the American Northwest, Saturday, January 23.

Mayor Facio (left) presenting a plaque to Linda and PeterBudgen. The Budgens won first place in the residentialcategory of the Harrison Christmas lights contest for 2015.Honourable mention for residential went to John andShirley Dishon, while first place in the commercial classwent to The Black Forest Restaurant.

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Springs council would like to see the village “another Las Vegas.” New Commissioner Keith Borton made the suggestion Th ursday at a council meeting. ‘Harrison has got to grow’ he said. “Th ere’s going to be a Las Vegas in this country sometime and Harrison would be a good place for it. It’s no use going on the way we are, having to go somewhere else even to go to the bank or the drug store. Th ey’ll

change the laws of this country someday!” Commissioner Harold Appleton suggested the completion of the beach was the best bet for the village in the near future, but added that the Las Vegas idea was a good one, if this country ever smartens up to realize there is nothing wrong with gambling.

Pipe Band To Play At Hockey Game

Th e Agassiz Junior Pipe Band have been invited to play at the

Chilliwack Coliseum before and during intermission of a hockey game on Saturday night January 22. Th e game will start at 8:30 PM. Th e Booster Club of the Pipe

Band in the meantime will be selling membership tickets which will be available to any interested person willing to give a hand in the continuing progress of his very worthwhile endeavour.

Engineer Checks Kent Sewer Plan

Kent council held a special meeting Monday aft ernoon to discuss the sewer plans with Z.L. Magyar an engineer representing the provincial department of

health. Th e sewer plan has notyet received health departmentapproval and Mr. Magyar hada number of objections to it,chiefl y that the grade of the mainline between the Agassiz Avenuepumping station at the Vimy Roadpumping station had too little tiltto it.

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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.ESL Classes - Fridays, now through March 11 at Agassiz-Harrison Community Services. Higher levels: 9 - 10:15am. Lower levels: 10:30 - 11:45am.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 604-795-5216Harrison 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 604-491-4944Agassiz 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. Breath Yoga and meditation - Thursdays 10:30am at Harrison Mills Community Hall. Bring mat & blanket. Open to all ages. Free. FMI email Pauline: [email protected] – Take O� Pounds Sensibly – a non pro� t weight loss support group. FMI phone Linda at (604) 462-9326

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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.

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.

14 Agassiz Harrison Observer, Thursday, January 21, 2016

MAYR, Louis89, of New Westminster, BC, passed away 05 January 2016, after a long struggle with natural aging. It is with great sadness that we announce his passing. Alois Mayr was born into a small farming village in Bavaria in 1926. He spent his formative years exploring regional mountains; the postwar years took him skiing & climbing to the Swiss Alps. An accomplished alpinist, in 1952 he was reportedly the fi rst Mindelheimer to conquer the Matterhorn. We greatly

admire his photographs from this era. Around this time, he received his certifi cation as a master electrician.

Louis moved to Canada in 1953 and settled in Vancouver after a brief sojourn in Toronto. In Vancouver he met the love of his life, Olga Funk whom he married in 1955. They welcomed Judy (1956), John (1959), David (1964), and Douglas (1966). Adventures at this time took the family to Manning Park and Mt. Baker. By 1965 the growing family moved to the little white and green house on Surrey St. in New Westminster.

Louis started a long and successful career in electrical and machine maintenance and worked as the maintenance superintendent at Ipsco until his retirement in 1992. Louis was well liked and respected by all those he worked with, having integrity and a great work ethic. His dedication to the ERW tubulars coming out of the Port Moody plant played a huge role in Ipsco’s success. Louie could fi x anything.

Family outings were to Louis’ favourite places - Stanley Park, Lynn Canyon, Mt Seymour, White Rock. Our husband and father was passionate about everything he did. He loved the mountains, skiing, and sailing. Many memorable holidays were spent skiing in Whistler in the company of family and close friends. Louis and Olga bought a property at Harrison Hot Springs and Louis soon turned his energy to that locale. A member of the Harrison Yacht Club, he spent over 30 years exploring Harrison Lake on his various sailboats. He was never happier than on his boat, wind fi lling the spinnaker. A Remembrance of Dad will follow in Harrison Hot Springs.

On retirement, Louis turned his attention and affection to his grand-children Alexandra, Samantha and Justina. He was a doting grand-father who accompanied them to their many and various activities. In his 70s he took up snowboarding so as to spend time with the girls at the local hills. He had his last ski pass at Grouse Mountain at age 81. Louis Mayr was a practical, generous husband and father with a playful sense of humour. He passed away in his adopted hometown of New Westminster at age 89, three months after his 60th wedding anniversary. Louis is survived by his wife Olga, his daughter Judy (Roman), sons John (Barbara), David (Kristina), Douglas (Michelle), and grandchildren Alexandra, Samantha, Justina, Raphaela, and Mabel.

It is with mixed emotions that we watched him set sail one last time into the sunset. We all miss you very much. We love you.

REID Donald Woodward

August 14, 1922 to December 20, 2015

Don leaves to mourn, his loving wife Joycee and their

dear Mr Magoo. Also, his daughter Lesley (Ken), son Donald (Cath), grandsons David (Lindsay) and Andrew, great grandson Nicholas George Enns.Those of you who knew Don had the pleasure of being regaled with stories of his naval days aboard the HMCS Arvida, and since then, his travels on many different waters. Don lived a full life, packing a lot in his 93 years. He will be missed very much by his family and many dear friends, especially Carolyn for always being there for us. Thanks to Dr Phimister and the staff at Cheam Village for their wonderful care and compassion. A celebration of Don’s life will be held in March of this year.“The only thing I know for sure, is whom I Love!”

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Visit us at our new location at 2950 Mount Lehman Road, Abbotsford (in the new Sandman Hotel), and let’s talk about your bright future with us.

Or apply with email to: [email protected]

Community Futures North Fraser, located in Mission, BC, has an opening for a p/t person to coordinate marketing initiatives and provide administrative support. Do you thrive in a position with lots of diversity in the tasks to be performed? If so, this 30 hrs per week position may be an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.

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10 CARDS OF THANKS

The AESS Grad Class of 2016 would like to thank everyone who donated recycling or made a donation on our bottle drives on January 2nd & 13th. We really appreciate all your support.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD?Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

START A NEW CAREER in Graph-ic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Edu-cation or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

111A CHILDCARE

CHILD & YOUTH CARE WORKER The HCOS SE Dept needs a CARE Team Associate to work with our special needs students and their families. Approx 20 hrs/week, start-ing at $20/hr. A detailed job de-scription and online application form can be found at www.onlines-chool.ca/about-us/careers-at-hcos/.

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

CLASS 1 DRIVERSUTCO seeks Class 1 Driver with Super B experience for

Chilliwack based chip hauling. Shift work, extended benefi ts,

pension plan and more. Visit www.sutco.ca, email resume and abstract to

[email protected] or fax to (778) 754-4025

115 EDUCATION

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

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115 EDUCATION

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130 HELP WANTED

Child & Youth Care WorkerThe HCOS SE Dept needs a CARE Team Associate to work with our special needs students and their families in the Lower Mainland. Approx 20 hrs./week, starting at $20/hr. Detailed job description & online application form can be found at:

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Find local employees.

The Hope & Area Transition Society is a non-profi t organization which provides programs and services to individuals affected by social issues. The Society is seeking applications for the position Staff Relief (permanent) at the Jean Scott Transition House.

The preferred candidate will possess the following skills and qualifi cations:• Knowledge and understanding of support and crisis counseling related

to family violence issues. • The ability to demonstrate assertiveness along with both professional

and personal boundaries. • Excellent verbal and written communication with the staff team,

including confl ict resolution.• Effi cient time, organizational and stress-management skills. • Flexibility and ability to assimilate into the staff team, along with

being able to work independently with little or no supervision and be comfortable working alone

• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts and carry a cell phone.• Ability to pass and maintain security clearance, carry a valid driver’s

license and have a dependable vehicle.

Along with resume send a letter of interest indicating how you meet the qualifi cations stated above to:

The Hope and Area Transition SocietyAtt: H. Garfi eld-ManagerBox 1761 Hope, BC V0X 1L0www.hopetransition.org

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Interested applicants should email their resume and references to Linda Wischoff at:[email protected]

Competition closes: February 10, 2016We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Wanted Heavy IndustrialSales Representative

Required for Western Canadian lubricants co. to call on mining, railroads, concrete & cement. High travel. Should have B.Sc. or B.Eng. or Dip.T. and sales experience.

Salary of up to $100K forthe right individual, plus 10%

commission, benefi ts, car and expenses.

Fax resume: 604-888-1145or [email protected]

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

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Starting Immediately!

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142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

CREDIT Union in Abbotsford seeks full time Member Service Represen-tative. We are seeking a mature, outgoing, multi-tasker dedicated to providing a high level of quality ser-vice. A minimum of Grade 12 edu-cation, computer skills and the ability to work in an often fast paced team environment and to adapt to new technologies. Please forward resume and hand-written covering letter to: [email protected]

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

Full-time licensed Autobody Techni-cian required immediately by busy Import Dealership in the sunny Okanagan. Candidate must hold a valid Autobody ticket. This is a full time, permanent position. Includes Benefi ts and an aggressive wage package. Resumes to Bodyshop Manager

[email protected] or http://www.hilltopsubaru.com/em-

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165 WORK WANTED

Position wanted: GAC/Home Health Care Worker Experienced/Affordable/Conven-ient for $25/hr will assist you with your daily living needs such as: • Cooking • General Household chores For more information please contact: Terry Kovacs 604.491.4458(h) or 604.798.5192(c)

[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.

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182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

INCOME TAX PROBLEMS?Have you been audited, reas-sessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1-250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: [email protected] C- 250-938-1944 THE CRA now has A DUTY OF CARE and is ACCOUNTABLE to CANADIAN TAX PAYERS.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

130 HELP WANTED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

DRAIANGE problems? Wet base-ment ? We repair and replace pe-rimeter drain tile as well as water proof foundations. 10 years in the business. Owner operator with all the equipment to complete your job in a neat and timely fashion. Quality work done at reasonable rates! All work comes with a guarantee call Mike at Groundhog for your free quote today. Mike. **778-233-7499**

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

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefi t.ca/free-assessment

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

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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 licensedfi rearms business with fully certifi ed verifi ers, armorers and appraisers.

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

REAL ESTATE

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

For SaleTidy 2 Bdrm + Den Agassiz Mobile. 2 sm. pets ok/no age restr. $39,900.

Call Shannon: 604-795-1081 Royal LePage Wheeler Cheam

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 - Bach apt. for rent on 3rd fl oor, parking & in suite laundry. Central location. NS & NP. $570/mo Avail. Feb. 1. Ph. (778) 232-4859

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]

HOPE, 1 bdrm duplex, 4 appl, cen-tral location, N/S, small pet OK. $650/mo + util. Call (604)860-5500

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TRANSPORTATION

851 TRUCKS & VANS

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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 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$7,900.2007 PONTIAC TORRENT 4 dr, AWD, fully loaded, only 99K kms. STK#657 $9,900.2011 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.

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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, $2,900.2003 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 $5,900.2008 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $9,900.2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900.

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Box 70, 7170 Cheam Ave, Agassiz | Tel 604.796.2235 | www.district.kent.bc.ca

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APPLICATIONS FOR TRAILS SUB-COMMITTEE

Do you have a passion for volunteering and outdoor recreation? A strong interest, expertise or knowledge of park interpretation, resource conservation and management of outdoor recreation?

Then we invite you to submit your name and brief explanation of why you should be considered to be a part of the Trails Sub-Committee.

The Trails Sub-Committee is an advisory body reporting to the Parks and Recreation Committee with the purpose of providing input and ideas on developing trails, ongoing maintenance of trails and related amenities.

Applications are being accepted until January 29, 2016.Submissions may be forwarded to:District of Kent c/o Trails Sub-CommitteeBox 70, Agassiz BC, V0M 1A0

MORROW ROAD UPDATE

CLEANING OF WATER SUPPLY RESERVOIRS

The District of Kent’s Utilities Department will be cleaning and performing maintenance work at the water reservoirs identified below as part of its regular maintenance and water quality assurance program. This is an important part of the program that helps to ensure the high quality standards of our drinking water.As a result of this work, you may notice a slight taste of chlorine. This is a temporary condition that is not a health hazard, and it will dissipate over time.For further information, or to report any issues regarding this, please contact the Utilities Department at 604-796-9145. Agassiz Townsite January 18–29 Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.Friday 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Rockwell Bay Estate February 23 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Due to colder temperatures and inclement weather, paving along Morrow Road between Garden Place and Vimy Road has been delayed until appropriate temperatures and weather conditions enable the final installation of pavement.The District thanks residents for their patience during this time of reconstruction. Questions or concerns can be directed to the Engineering Services Department at 604-796-2235.

WELCOMEThe District of Kent welcomes Jennifer Thornton as the Director of Community

Services & Projects.

Jennifer has a post-secondary degree in Leisure Services Administration, obtained from the University of Victoria. She has over 20 years of work experience in recreation and community services including programming for community schools in low income neighbourhoods, fostering partnerships with local agencies

such as Healthy Abbotsford, Fraser Health, Fraser Valley Pacific Sport, Youth Commission, Senior Non-Profit Societies and School District 34 and special projects to enhance the health and wellness of local residents.

Jennifer resides in Abbotsford with her husband and 2 children. She enjoys spending her leisure time in the great outdoors, joining a yoga class or watching her kids participate in hockey and dance.

“I look forward to working with the District of Kent community and learning more about the culture and heritage and opportunities for community enhancement.”

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Children’s RecreationLittle Kickers SoccerSportballCreative DanceHome AloneMendCreative Dance

Fitness ActivitiesOur FitGo! contest is in full swing! It is free to join and is designed to help motivate you to achieve your fitness goals. We offer 40 instructor-led fitness classes and over 90 hours of Weight room time each week!

Adult RecreationCook Like a ChefEmergency First AidFood SafeSpice Me Up Cooking

Gymnasium ActivitiesWhere can you• Be active• Be healthy• Develop new skills • Boost your confidence• Connect with friends• Recharge your batteries and• Be part of your communityFor $3 or less?!

Pre-registration is required for all programs. For more information call 604-796-8891.

We offer Sport Specific Memberships and Drop ins for Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball, Badminton, Indoor Tennis and Floor Hockey!

Check out the dates and times at the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre or call 604-796-8891

Our Leisure Guide can be accessed online at www.district.kent.bc.ca

agassiz observer, january 21, 2016

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