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STUDENTS RALLY FOR TEACHERS Funding and class size prompt walk out in Hope

2 RCMP CATCH PROLIFIC OFFENDER Theft in Silver Skagit Road area leads to arrest

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Premier Christy Clark talks to Anita Stickle during a visit to Park Street Manor on Monday. She was joined by Chilliwack MLA John Les and Laurie Throness, the Liberal candidate running in the upcoming Chilliwack-Hope byelection.

Premier Christy Clark visits Hope Meeting with business leaders cancelled due to protesting teachers

Kerrie-Ann Schoenit Hope Standard

Jobs, health care and transportation are priorities for Premier Christy Clark in Hope.

She toured the area on Monday with a small group of people, stopping at the Nestle Waters bottling facility and Park Street Manor to discuss local issues and introduce Laurie Throness, the Liberal candidate in the upcoming Chilliwack-Hope byelection.

“He’s going to have a very loud voice in Victoria. His experience as the chief of staff to Chuck Strahl has given him one of the best kinds of backgrounds you’ll find,” said Clark.

“He understands how to make the system work for the community. He understands the inside of the machine and he knows how to manipulate it. He’ll be a great representative because of that.”

Clark pointed out Hope is an important junction in the prov-

ince with lots of opportunities.

She said tourism, industrial development, and international education all play a role in the local economy.

“Students from foreign countries have a big appetite to visit I think,” said Clark.

“One of the things that the city is going to be working on with the school district is to expand the number of international students that come. We’re doubling our trade presence in Asia and one of

the things we are going to be promoting most vigorously is international education.”

Clark also acknowledged the aging population in Hope, pointing out that Fraser Health Authority pays close attention to changing demographics. As the community ages, she said investments like the recent $200,000 in provincial funding for improved emergency care access at Fraser Canyon Hospital will be made available.

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About 60 C.E. Barry and Hope secondary students participated in a walk out on Friday afternoon.

The group rallied in front of the school district office on Kawkawa Lake Road, with the majority of students holding signs in support of their teachers.

“Teachers have a hard enough time helping every student. If classes get any bigger, learning will be twice as hard,” said Grade 11 student and demonstration organizer Erika Larder.

“Most teachers at our school aren’t concerned about the money.

It’s more the fact that (special education teachers) are gone. Special needs are getting neglected and that’s not good.”

The student demonstration comes on the heels of last week’s protest by teachers in response to

the government’s plan to impose a settlement. B.C. teachers also voted in favour of a three-day strike, which started on Monday.

Lynne Marvell, president of the Fraser-Cascade Teachers’ Association, said teachers participated in a “leaflet line” for an hour around the time schools opened and closed this week as part of the escalating job action. The Labour Relations Board ruling does not allow teachers to set up a picket line and stand in the way of other union employees entering school facilities. However, they can be in front of schools handing out informational pamphlets.

Marvell said the biggest issues for teachers are underfunding, the lack of support for special needs, and the government’s failure to negotiate.

“We have been pushed into a corner by the draconian legislation that the government has tabled,”

she said. “When your rights get taken away, sometimes you have to stand up for what you believe in.

Teachers are standing up for what they believe in, which is a better public education system.”

With teachers on strike this week, many high school students in Grades 10-12 are concerned about the effect missed classes will have on provincial exam preparation.

“We’re all pretty worried about our exams, even more than usual,” said Larder. “It will be hard to make up. We’re going to have to double up on lessons and have twice the amount of work. If we don’t cover everything, we won’t know what’s going to be on our exams.”

Marvell said teachers will do what they can to help students stay on track.

“Teachers always put in a lot of extra time for students that need it,” she added. “I don’t see this situation as any different.”

Train fire in Hope Adults and Teens Free pertussis booster shots are available if you have regular contact with young children and have not had a pertussis vaccine in the past 5 years.

Hope firefighters battled a small CN train fire last Wednesday.

The train was halted near the Third Avenue crossing at about 3 p.m. when train operators noticed smoke emerging from one of the open cars carrying sulfur.

The car was disconnected and relocated to the

Flood-Hope area, where firefighters extinguished the blaze.

“As a precaution, we wanted to make sure we were away from a populated area,” said fire chief Tom DeSorcy. “Sulfur just burns and becomes a liquid, so we were able to put water on it and cool it off. The train was on its way within an hour.”

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KERRIE-ANN SCHOENIT / THE STANDARD

Premier Christy Clark is escorted to her vehicle by a local RCMP officer following a visit to Park Street Manor in Hope on Monday. Over 40 teachers, parents and students were outside protesting.

can be best served.”

Lynne Marvell, president of the FraserCascade Teachers’ Association, said it was disappointing the premier chose not to speak with teachers on Monday .

“I don’t understand why the premier would not want to hear the concerns of her constituents,” she said.

“We’re out there because of the government’s unwillingness to negotiate and we have to stand up for our rights. I believe in the big picture it will make a difference.”

The tabled Bill 22 will impose a coolingoff period and appoint a mediator to seek a settlement within the government’s “net zero”

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wage mandate for B.C.’s 41,000 teachers.

The BCTF has demanded a 16 per cent wage increase and benefit improvements that the employers’ negotiators say will cost taxpayers an extra $2 billion a year.

BCTF president Susan Lambert hasn’t ruled out teachers staying off the job beyond the three consecutive days granted by the LRB ruling on essential services. The LRB ruling does allow for one day off the job in following weeks, but

some B.C. school districts, including FraserCascade, begin spring break on March 12.

B.C. Liberal house leader Rich Coleman said as long as the teachers’ union follows the LRB ruling, he sees no reason to accelerate passage of Bill 22, which carries the threat of heavy fines for further strike action by teachers once it is passed.

It’s now up to the NDP to determine when the legislation will pass, said Clark, pointing out the party

seems determined to slow down the process.

“It’s not as if the NDP are going to be able to defeat the legislation. It will pass unamended,” she added.

“It is a reasonable piece of legislation that was intended to try and incorporate some of the demands that the teachers’ union had, including a mediator. We tried to find a middle road on this. So why inconvenience parents and harm students in the meantime?”

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Transportation in the area is also “top of mind.”

“We invest more in transit than any other province in the country,” said Clark.

“We are always assessing and re-assessing how we can make sure the mix works as well as it can. As need for transit grows, as the senior population continues to grow, we’ll be continuing to keep an eye on that.”

Clark has not announced a date for the byelection, but said “every day we’re closer.”

While acknowledging “the community needs an MLA sooner rather than later,” she pointed out Throness and Chilliwack MLA John Les have done a good job keeping government apprised of what’s going on in the riding.

Clark’s tour of Hope included a planned meeting with local business leaders, but was cancelled last-minute due to protesting teachers, parents and students.

Over 40 people surrounded Park Street Manor with signs, chanting messages like “negotiate, don’t legislate.”

“Closing down the schools will not make one bit of difference to the outcome,” said Clark of the teachers’ strike.

“All its going to do is inconvenience parents, maybe deprive people of a couple days worth of pay, and deprive thousands and thousands of kids of a couple days of education.

That’s not putting students first. We need to have schools open and teachers working so that students’ interests

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Prolific offender arrested in Hope

Bowling for kids Bowlers get creative during the annual Bowl for Kids Sake at Sunshine Lanes last Friday. Five teams raised over $5,400 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley, including nearly $4,000 from Katie Balewicz and Christine Tucciarone.

Organizers said Hope pledged the largest amount in single night so far this year.

A theft in the Silver Skagit Road area has resulted in the arrest a Chilliwack prolific offender.

The Herd of Turtles Four Wheel Drive Society spotted three people possessing what was believed to be stolen property and notified police on Feb. 25 at about 5 p.m.

As a result, the Hope RCMP apprehended the suspects, one of which was 43-year-old prolific offender Warren Carlson. The RCMP seized several hundred dollars worth of stolen property as well as a snowmobile. “Police want to thank the witnesses in the 4x4 club who assisted immensely in this investigation,� said Cpl. Tammy Hollingsworth. “This proves, once again, that the best eyes and ears for the police are the public.�

Carlson has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime and breach of undertaking. He will be back in court on March 20 for an arraignment hearing. Charges are being considered for the other two males involved pending further investigation.

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The telecommunications company says its plans include an expansion of its advanced wireless and wireline broadband networks, as well as the construction of Telus Garden, its $750-million office and residential development in downtown Vancouver.

The firm, B.C.’s largest private sector employer, plans to hire another 1,300 people across the province as a result of the expansion program – 500 to build Telus Garden and 800 to support its Optik TV and wireless growth projects.

Telus plans include: • Rollout of its 4G LTE wireless network this year to Burnaby, Delta, North Vancouver, Richmond, Coquitlam, Langley, Maple Ridge, Surrey/White Rock, Hope, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Victoria, Whistler, Nanaimo, Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, Prince George and Dawson Creek. • Extension of high speed Internet to more rural and remote communities, along with extended wireless coverage on remote B.C. highways. “We are building the communications technology and infrastructure that will help B.C. companies compete on the world stage, create local employment opportunities, and advance healthcare and education across the province,â€? said Telus president and CEO Darren Entwistle.

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A semi-truck carrying Canada Post containers went into the ditch on Highway 3 eastbound by Branch Bend at about 5 p.m. on Feb. 27. The 60-year-old driver from New Westminster was taken to Fraser Canyon Hospital with unknown injuries. Hope RCMP is still investigating the cause of the crash.

Hospital board demands respect from Fraser Health FVRHD tables $1.2-million funding request Robert Freeman Black Press

A $1.2-million funding request from the Fraser Health Authority was tabled in an unanimous vote by directors of the Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District board last Tuesday.

Abbotsford director John Smith complained the hospital district is “treated as a cash cow” by the FHA rather than a partner in delivering health care in the Fraser Valley.

“We’re not (given) real respect for the role we play,” he said, and moved the request be tabled until the next FVRHD board meeting and talks are held to “re-establish” the partnership.

The $1.2 million is 40 per cent of the FHA’s total $2.9 million in

capital costs for hospital equipment needs in 2011-2012.

Those needs include an estimated $1.3 million to remedy “extensive envelope failures” that have “compromised the safety of the workplace environment” at Parkholm Lodge where a new $2.7-million, 20-bed mental health unit was opened by provincial and FHA officials last October.

“These failures are due to systemic leaking problems and the existence of mold,” FHA financial systems director Brenda Ligett said in a letter to the FVRHD board.

The funding request also includes an estimated $110,000 to replace an “obsolete and outdated” call system that connects patients to nurses at Chilliwack

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The existing system is 18 years old and replacement parts are no longer available, Ligett said in the letter.

The list of equipment needs also included a request for $350,000 to complete the third phase of electrical system upgrades at Mission Memorial Hospital, and a total $866,350 for equipment projects under $100,000.

Director Dennis Adamson, who seconded Smith’s motion to table the request, asked Ligett when some “significant” funding would be spent at the Fraser Canyon hospital.

She said some “bigger pieces of equipment” are coming to the hospital.

“It’s on the list for 2013-14,” she said.

The District of Hope is completing a major update of its Zoning Bylaw. You are invited to review the draft before the bylaw is finalized.

Time: 3:15 –7:00 p.m.

Date: Thursday, March 8, 2012 Location: New Multi-Purpose Room Hope & District Rec Centre 930 6th Ave. (ample parking at rear) The first Open house was held last June to invite your ideas. The second Open House is to see if we have got it right.

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Concocted strife is not the answer Like sharks attracted to blood in the water, a number of B.C.’s union bosses are now rushing in to join the B.C. Teachers’ Federation in its militant fight with the Liberal government.

The B.C. Federation of Labour and the Canadian Union of Public Employees have announced they’re joining the protest over Bill 22, the legislation that will block further teachers’ strike action and impose a cooling-off period.

The union rhetoric is the standard fare, with the Liberals accused of being confrontational and undemocratic.

The BCTF has been at the table with the government for nearly a year.

It tabled utterly unrealistic wage demands, and an unwillingness to make concessions to gain in other areas that truly do have something to do with education, such as addressing special needs in classrooms.

The BCTF and its brethern can lecture as much as they like about free collective bargaining. The fact of the matter is that the teachers’ union hasn’t seen the process work in a functional manner since the inception of the BCTF, while many others have, many times.

Given that history, the piling on now by the BC Fed and CUPE is disengenuous.

Bill 22 is not a threat to other public sector unions. It’s aimed directly at getting teachers back into the classrooms, where they need to be.

The escalating disruption in schools clearly needed to be reined in.

Using that as an excuse, however, other public sector unions are now making ominous noises, hoping to leverage the government (taxpayers) to weaken, and agree to wage and benefit demands above the net zero rightfully set last year.

This is the last thing the province needs in a time of a seriously challenged economy – concocted, widespread labour strife.

BCTF indoctrinating our children B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher Perhaps the single most ridiculous stunt in the lead-up to this week’s teachers’ strike was pulled at an elementary school here in the capital.

A teacher gave her Grade 1 class an assignment for antibullying day: take crayons in hand and write to Education Minister George Abbott, demanding he stop bullying their teacher and address class size and composition.

This North Korea-style political indoctrination of six-year-olds was a mistake, according to the local teachers’ union boss, who vaguely indicated that the unnamed teacher would apologize to parents.

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parent and journalist suggests it is not, and recent events support that.

By Friday, students across B.C. were skipping class in solidarity with their teachers, led by budding campus radicals suddenly conversant with B.C. Teachers’ Federation talking points about “Bill 22.”

This left-wing groupthink pervades the education system from public schools through taxpayer-supported colleges and universities.

After a couple of generations of this indoctrination, almost everyone “knows” that government under-funding is at the heart of every school problem, standardized testing is an assault on the fragile self-esteem of students, and reducing class size is the top priority for improving educational outcomes. All of this is glaringly false union propaganda, reinforced in classroom “current affairs” discussions.

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B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Susan Lambert announced the strike on live TV with a remarkable string of

“This left-wing groupthink pervades the education system...

rhetoric about the “Orwellian” legislation that will soon put an end to this teacher tantrum.

The government needs to negotiate “clearly, rationally and respectfully,” said the boss of union representatives who have spent the last year insulting the taxpayers’ negotiators by telling them to “go back to your masters” and get a couple of billion more.

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Clearly? It was the BCTF that announced its work-to-rule plan for the fall and then took the summer off. It was the BCTF that didn’t even present its outrageous 15 per cent wage demand until January, a full 10 months after formal negotiations began, and accompanied it with a false costing.

Orwellian? At a sparsely attended rally on the legislature lawn, local teachers’ unions marched out their most strident tame trustee to demand the government “come to the table” with billions. One teacher in the crowd held up a large sign adorned with three mug shots: Premier Christy Clark, expremier Gordon Campbell and Benito Mussolini, to illustrate a multiple-choice question about “fascism.”

This teacher should be assigned to write an essay about the Italian dictator’s formative years, and his schooling in particular.

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teacher got big media play, holding up a sign proclaiming that “it’s not about a wage increase, it’s about classroom conditions.”

This too is a lie. The BCTF trotted out its standard “children first” rhetoric, then tabled its breathtakingly out-of-touch benefit demands. It doesn’t take a math teacher to see what its $2 billion wage and benefit fantasy would actually do to classroom conditions.

For his part, Abbott started out pretty keen about students and parents heading down to occupy their local school and replace striking teachers with volunteers for a couple of days. But he changed his tune after the support staff union started grumbling about parents colouring too close to their craft lines.

One fight at a time, I guess.

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More teachers are needed in every school I’d like to share a few thoughts on the current teachers strike. As someone who has been in over 100 B.C. schools during the last three years giving child safety seminars, I feel I can give an objective opinion just by my observations and those of my staff.

B.C. needs more teachers in every single school! I say this because I’ve been able to observe the utter frustration of our students, kindergarten through Grade 12, at the lack of quality time available to them because our classrooms are over crowded.

They are not receiving the level of education they want and deserve. Our kids are angry about this!

Short-sighted redistricting and school closures have only exasperated this situation, which is getting closer to being dangerous by the moment.

Frustrated kids will vent their anger and frustration, one way or another. Was anti-bullying

day just another “feel good” exercise, or are we really going to look at one of the systemic problems that cause bullying?

We need more teachers. We need a provincial government that will stop looking at the education ministry every time it needs to save money. We need politicians who will stop giving themselves pay raises every 14 months. We need politicians that practice what they preach.

We need our politicians to take a five per cent pay cut and put that money into our kids future.

While you’re at it, take a 50 per cent expense account cut and throw that money into education! Be like the rest of us, and dine out once a month, not five nights a week.

Our kids deserve better! Give them a fighting chance at a future. Give them more teachers!

Steven Baird Managing Director Street Smart Kidz Canada

Census results not accurate in Hope Re: Questioning census results, Letters (Feb. 29) Since my letter appeared last week about three trailer parks on Flood-Hope Road and downtown Hope not being counted in the census, I’ve heard from people in Kawkawa Lake, Sunshine Valley, and Lake of the Woods area.

They too did not receive census material nor a visit from a census taker.

The question must be asked therefore whether the population has really dropped or Statistics Canada failed to complete an adequate census?

And, if in Hope, where else

in B.C. and Canada?

These census shortfalls can seriously affect funding grants to Hope and area from various levels of government.

Is this another result of federal budget cutbacks and are the residents of Hope being short-changed again?

Rod Fowler

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Jobs in Hope don't pay the h same as Saskatchewan Re: Hope's population is still shrinking I moved from Hope five years ago. I'd love to come back , but I make 40k in Saskatchewan. Hard to walk away from that. I don't think a vacuum cleaner repair guy could make that in Hope. How many employers even pay that in Hope?

Jan Spiess

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Re: Hope students rally for teachers Fantastic. These young people know what is good for them and society! Too bad our government doesn't get it.

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Special thanks are extended to Dr. Greggain, Dr. Rawstron, Dr. Chan (Vancouver), Katie-Jane, Michelle, Jeanette, Grace, Blake and paramedics Tim and Mike for their in-

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We are indeed grateful to have these dedicated professionals provide so valuable a

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waste management strategy last July.

Banman said the minister is now asking the FVRD to join its new packaging program by enforcing bans at municipal landfills, yet he is “silent” when it comes to a ban on incineration in the Fraser Valley.

“Once you start feeding that (WTE) monster, it’s going to be hard to stop,” Banman warned, because of the profit energy sales will bring to the company that gets the contract to build the facility.

Experts disagree on the safety of WTE technology, in terms of nanoparticles slipping through emission scrubbers and impacting human health.

However, Patricia Ross, head of the FVRD’s air quality committee, said the Fraser Valley is no place to experiment.

“You don’t experiment in one of the most sensitive airsheds in the world,” she said.

“The provincial government is not realizing we don’t yet have the regulatory framework to properly monitor and enforce” emission standards at WTE sites, she said.

Banman told directors that he pressed Lake about the FVRD’s consultation concerns at a recent budget meeting in Victoria.

“He didn’t care for me very much,” Banman said, about his meeting with Lake.

The minister said he would “ensure” Metro Vancouver consulted with the FVRD before going ahead with WTE, Banman reported, but he also wanted the FVRD to be “open” to Metro Vancouver’s views.

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A pitch to promote new provincial packaging standards brought a renewed call for a moratorium on Vancouver’s incineration plans by the Fraser Valley Regional District.

Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman called the environment ministry’s Packaging and Printed Paper (PPP) stewardship program presented to the FVRD board last Tuesday a “great concept” to improve waste recycling.

But in the same breath Banman noted the B.C. government is allowing Metro Vancouver to burn “residual” wastes that can’t be recycled in proposed waste-to-energy (WTE) facilities, which the FVRD insists threatens air quality in the Fraser Valley.

“We live in an obvi-

ously sensitive airshed, and we’re the food basket for Vancouver,” Banman said, after the Tuesday meeting.

Metro Vancouver appears to be pushing ahead with plans to build a WTE facility, which would deal with the region’s evergrowing waste disposal woes and also produce energy for sale.

New Westminster, Burnaby, Surrey and the Tsawwassen First Nation are all reportedly interested in becoming sites for an incineration plant, although no WTE proposal has yet been approved.

However, Banman said Metro Vancouver is pushing ahead with its WTE plans, issuing a request for proposals without consulting the FVRD board, as directed by Environment Minister Terry Lake when he approved MV’s

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The United Way of the Fraser Valley has named Bruce Howell, president and chief executive officer of Prospera Credit Union, as the 2012 campaign chair.

In this role, Howell will lead a team of key individuals to encourage corporate leaders to participate in the annual United Way campaign. Currently, the United Way of the Fraser Valley is involved with seven corporate campaigns in Hope.

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is one of the best investments anyone can make,” said Howell.

“Prospera Credit Union employees have demonstrated a strong connection to the United Way through their increased involvement in our own corporate campaign, so taking on the role of campaign chair was a natural fit.”

Bank of Montreal branch manager Deborah Mohr, co-chair of the 2011 campaign, will continue in that role.

The campaign officially launches in the fall, but Howell and Mohr

will be actively communicating with senior management at local businesses to solicit their involvement. Currently, they are engaging with local leaders to join the campaign team.

“This is the time when we build the foundation for the 2012 campaign,” said Lori Masse, director of resource development for United Way. “I’m really confident with Bruce and Deborah’s experience and enthusiasm. We will be constructing a fantastic team.”

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Wednesday, March 7, 2012, Hope Standard A9 Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal

Member Positions Various Locations Part-time Renumerated on a per appeal basis Initial term of 2 years Reappointment to a maximum of 6 yrs The Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal is seeking a number of individuals to serve as members. The Tribunal is independent of government and hears appeals of most types of decisions made by the Ministry of Social Development under the employment and assistance program. The Tribunal also hears appeals of decisions made by the Ministry of Children and Family Development under the child care subsidy program.

The Tribunal has developed a Candidate Training and Testing Package to enable members of the public to acquire and demonstrate the prescribed knowledge and skills.

Healthy food is often not within the means of low income families, finds a recent study.

Healthy food too costly for the poor: report

For further information regarding member qualifications and application details, visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/eaat or phone 1-877-557-0035.

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A family on welfare would have to spend as much as 47 per cent of their household income to put healthy food on the table, according to a new report on the cost of nutritious food.

The B.C. chapter of the Dieticians of Canada pegs the cost of providing a family of four with a nationally defined basket of nutritious food – basic staples and produce but no pre-packaged meals – at an average of $868 per month in B.C. That monthly cost rises to $944 in the Vancouver Coastal health region, while it’s slightly lower at $851 in the Fraser Health region, according to the report Cost of Eating in British Columbia 2011.

It would eat up 15 per cent of the $67,200 median income for a typical B.C. family of four and a much higher proportion for those in or near poverty.

Single people on income assistance and even a family of four on a lower earned income would pay at least a third of their income, the report found.

That doesn’t leave enough to pay the typical cost of housing, it found, estimating many welfare families would face a $100 to $300 gap each month if they tried to buy what’s nutritious.

“People end up using food banks and a lot of free food services,” said Kristen Yarker, executive director of the B.C. dieticians group.

“They end up spending a lot of their time accessing those and lining up, which isn’t a great solution.”

Others go without, she said, or opt for cheaper, less healthy food options.

The report found the nutritious food basket price hasn’t changed since 2009, but is up nearly 40 per cent since 2001, when it stood at $626.

Meanwhile, Yarker noted, housing, gasoline, utilities and other competing costs have steadily climbed, leaving less in household budgets to devote to good food.

“The problem is getting worse,” she said. “Income assistance and disability assistance rates have not kept up.”

Poor nutrition can spell trouble for children in school, harm pregnancies for expectant mothers and hurt productivity of adult workers. Over the long term, the report said, poor food increases rates of diabetes and heart disease, ultimately shortening lives and costing the health care system more money.

Dieticians, nutritionists and volunteers surveyed prices in grocery stores across B.C. to calculate the food basket cost in each region.

B.C.’s minimum wage rises to $10.25 an hour in May. But the dieticians group is calling for a series of further reforms to help the poor.

It wants B.C. to raise welfare rates, add more affordable housing, enact a living wage policy, pursue a poverty reduction strategy and develop sustainable food systems that can eventually replace food banks.

177 athletes from the Fraser Valley (Zone 3) competed at the 2012 BC Winter Games bringing home 72 medals.

Thank you to the coaches, officials, volunteers, and families who support these growing champions.

See photos, videos and results at www.bcgames.org

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR MONDAY Girl Guides: Girl Guides is a great organization just for girls! We do tons of fun activities like games, crafts, camps and Àeld trips. We have four units running in Hope and have space for girls aged 4-19 years old.

Meeting Monday, March 12 2:45 p.m.

Coquihalla Elementary School 455 6th Ave. 604-860-3482 Fraser Canyon Hospital/Fraser Hope Lodge: Our main purpose is to raise funds for our hospital and lodge.

We plan several events throughout the year and also have two gift shops in our hospital and lodge where beautiful handmade items, afghans, baby

layettes, jewelery, cards and other things can be purchased at a reasonable price. With the money raised we are able to continue to purchase larger items for patients comfort and care.

We would appreciate new members to join our volunteer group.

Monthly meeting Monday, March 12 1 p.m. 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-3517 johnbirc@telus.net

TUESDAY Hope Homelearner’s Group: Come and meet other homeschooling families in your community! Children and caregivers welcome. Meeting Tuesday, March 13 6:30 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY Pi Day: It’s either apple or it’s 3.1415926535 8979323846 2643383279 5028841971 6939937510! This is the day to celebrate both, so don’t miss the displays and edibles at your library!

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Co-sponsored by the Hope Library, and Hope and District Recreation and Cultural Services.

Wednesday, March 21 1 p.m. Hope Arena Mezzanine 1005 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl. bc.ca

Spring Break Extravaganza: Are you ready for some amazing magic and goofy entertainment? Join magician Gord Boyes, 2009 Children’s

dren’s reading program • Pat and Peggy Wiens of Hope for their Soup’s On lunch program • Mission resident Tara Scheirer for her work organizing the Warm Zone, a temporary cold weather homeless shelter • Chilliwack’s Gwen Point for her role in launching the annual Chilliwack Powwow • Elsie Goerzen for the Sardis Doorway program she founded as a drop-in for single mothers, and • Harrison’s Ruth Altendorf for her community work with a senior’s hiking club and music group.

The award is presented as part of the university’s annual convocation ceremony in June. Recognizing community volunteers at convocation inspires students to contribute and give back to their communities.

If you’d like to nominate someone for the Betty Urquhart community service award, review the criteria and download a nomination form at http://www.ufv.ca/Board/Betty_Urquhart_award.htm, or contact Lori Ann Waites at 1-888-504-7441 (local 4521) or by email at loriann. waites@ufv.ca.

The deadline for this year’s nominations is Friday, March 16.

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UFV seeks award nominations

Do you know an individual or a group who has made the Fraser Valley a better place to live? Those people who make everyday contributions to their community but may not be recognized? Consider nominating them for the Betty Urquhart annual community service award.

Betty Urquhart was one of the first employees of Fraser Valley College (now University of the Fraser Valley) and believed strongly in the values volunteering and giving back to the community. While Betty passed away in 1995, UFV keeps her memory alive by honouring a person or group who exemplifies her commitment to lifelong learning and community.

Abbotsford’s Dr. Elizabeth Watt and Hope’s Patricia Murakami were awarded the 2011 Betty Urquhart Community Service Award in recognition of their efforts to improve the quality of life for people in their towns. Murakami was recognized for over 40 years of work with the Tillicum Centre, which provides support to community members with disabilities.

Other past winners of the annual Betty Urquhart award include: • Hope’s Heather Stewin for starting Story Time in the park, a chil-

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Thursday, March 15 7:30 p.m. Fraser Canyon Hospital 1275 7th Ave.

BrainSmart: This week’s Senior’s Coffee and Con-

versation hosts Jill Armit of the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. Learn about simple ways to improve your brain health and reduce

the risk of dementia. It’s never too late or too early to start taking action.

Drop in Thursday, March 8 10:45 a.m.

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Hope has lots of spring break activities While students are thrilled about their coming days of freedom, many parents will no doubt be struggling with ideas on how to entertain them – as well as the friends and relatives that may choose this opportunity to visit here in Hope.

Staff at the Hope Visitor Centre have compiled the following list of ideas: • Sunshine Lanes has five-pin bowling, racquetball and a new golf simulator. Bring your own golf clubs and for $10 you can play 18 holes of golf in the controlled indoor environment.

• Hope Cinema has movies on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Call the 604-869-0752 for more details.

• At Manning Park Resort east of Hope, you can choose from crosscountry skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing activities. The toboggan hill and Polar Coaster are also popular choices for families. Special events at Manning Park Resort over spring break include the 13th Annual Bear Trap Telemark Festival March 9-11 and Annual Springfest celebration March 24-25.

• This is best time of year to try gold panning and rock hounding on the exposed Fraser River sand and gravel bars. Access is best along Wardle

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The Hope Recreation complex offers many programs over spring break.

Street in Hope or the waterfront in Yale. On March 10, 17, 24 and 31 you can join Yukon Dan on the Fraser River at Yale to learn the art of gold panning in B.C. Visit www.yukondan.com for more details.

• For those eager to start the hiking season there are a limited number of low elevation walking trails ready to explore, including the Trans Canada Trail section along Thacker Marsh, and Rotary Nature Trail along the Coquihalla River.

The popular OthelloQuintette Tunnels walk through the Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park is not scheduled to officially re-open until sometime in April, but you can still walk the old railway grade from the end of Kettle Valley Road

to the start of the tunnels and back.

• Hope & District Recreation & Cultural Services has several programs during spring break. On March 10, children ages seven to 12 can participate in a “Blarney Stone” workshop to make their very own St. Patrick’s Day project from 1-2:30 p.m.

Cost is $10 per child. On March 16, the Dan Sharrers Aquatic Centre is offering a “Dive-In Movie” from 6-8 p.m. and on March 17 a St. Patrick’s Day Pool Party will bring games, prizes, movies, and fun to the aquatic centre between 6-8 p.m.

On March 23, have fun at the H2O Blast Night from 6-8 p.m. Call 604869-2304 for more details.

• The rec centre is offering several registered

safety courses for children over spring break. From March 12-15, the Red Cross Babysitting Course is open to kids aged 11 and up. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $65 per person. On March 15, children aged five to eight can partake in a Red Cross People Savers Course. Five and six year olds are $15 each and the course runs from 1:30-2:30 p.m., while seven and eight year olds are $25 each and the course is from 3-5 p.m. The People Savers Course for children ages nine to 12 will take place on March 16, with the nine and 10 year olds from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a cost of $30 and the 11 and 12 year olds from 1:30-5:30 p.m. at a cost of $35 per person.

Call 604-869-2304 for more details.

• The popular Spring Break Youth Day Camp at the rec centre runs Monday to Friday from March 12-16 and March 19-23. The camp is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day for children aged six to 12. Activities will include a variety of games, swimming, crafts, skating and special activities. Children are asked to bring a lunch, swim suit and towel, plus a helmet and skates if possible. Cost is $32 per day per child. Children must pre-register for this program. Call 604-8692304 for details.

• Camp Squeah, located 16 kilometres north of Hope along Highway 1, is also offering a Spring Break Day Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday from March 12-16 and March 19-23. Activities will include games, crafts, stories, hikes and other outdoor activities for children Grades 2 to 7. Cost is $20 per day.

Register online at www. squeah.com or call 604869-5353 for more info.

Transportation will be provided from Coquihalla Elementary leaving at 8:40 a.m. and arriving back at 3:15 p.m. daily.

Children should pack a lunch but snacks will be provided throughout the day. Lunch will be served on Friday only.

• The Hope Library is hosting a number of special events over the

holiday break period. On March 11, join them for World Storytelling Day from 2-3 p.m. On March 14, celebrate Pi Day from 2-4 p.m. On March 17, six to 10 year olds can take part in a Toolbox Building Workshop between 1-3 p.m. Join The Magic Boyes program on March 21, from 1-1:45 p.m., for a free afternoon of laughs, amazement, and audience participation.

• There are three differ-

Join us in Worship Community of Hope Church Directory ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

CHRIST CHURCH CONSECRATED 1861

www.anglican-hope.ca 275 Park Street

SUNDAY SERVICES 10AM The Rev. Gail Newell The Rev. Fred Tassinari

604.869.5402

Church of the Nazarene

Sunday Celebration 5:30 pm

www.hopenazarene.ca

Call 1 . 800 . 663 . 9203 or visit www.smpbc.ca

604-823-7165 Anglican Network in Canada

Local info: 604-869-1918

Grace Baptist Church “Imperfect people following a loving God” www.gbchope.com closer to Jesus...”

590 Third Ave.

Corner of 5th & Fort 10:30am Morning Worship & Children’s Sunday School

SUNDAY SERVICE 10am

Pastor Jim Cornock

“United We Sing:” 1st Wed. of the month, 1:30pm

604-869-9717

604-869-9381

1300 Ryder St.

SATURDAY MORNING Study Hour 9:15 a.m.

Worship Hour 11:00am Prayer Meeting - Tuesday, 7pm

Pastor Caleb Bru 604-869-0668 ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

“As a technologist, I’ve seen firsthand the benefits of breast screening. Mammograms are safe, effective and accessible.”

Welcomes you to Sunday Worship: 10am 345 Raab St. Rev. Don Gardner

HOPE HOPE PENTECOSTAL UNITED CHURCH ASSEMBLY

MT. HOPE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

Book your appointment today

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION

Pastor Andrew Tarrant 949-3rd Ave. • 604.869.5524 604-749-7094 “Helping people take one step 888 Third Ave.

Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada

Mammograms Save Lives

ent hockey tournaments at the Hope Ice Arena during spring break. You can cheer on the local players March 9-11 at the Minor Hockey Level 4 Tournament, March 1618 at the Adult Hockey League Tournament, and March 23-25 at the Annual HDRCS Friendship Hockey Tournament.

Details on all of these and many other choices are available from the Hope Visitor Centre by calling 604-869-2021.

A Passion for Christ And His Kingdom SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:30 AM FREE STORE TUES/THURS 3:00-4:30 PM

Northwest Harvest Church

888 - THIRD AVE. 604-869-9969 (MESSAGE ONLY)

Service held 2nd & last Sunday of each month.

F.C. Hospital Conference Room – 2:30 pm

Wayne Lunderby, Pastor

Contact: Linda 604-869-2073

Nancy Aldoff, Screening Mammography Program of BC 3_12W_C7_5299408

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Community

Leadership by local merchants is encouraging ers. Underlying these decisions, have a significant impact. therefore, is the assumption that This is one of many reasons that more customers are there, and Advantage Hope decided to bring business growth is both possible LEADERCAST, a one day leaderand likely. The leadership ship event delivered live shown by Sixth Avenue via satellite or internet merchants and landownbroadcast, to Hope on ers is both welcome and May 4. We will be one encouraging to our comof hundreds of host munity. downlink sites throughStrong leadership is out North America and important at all times, around the world. With but especially during over 125,000 attendees challenging times. It expected, it is the largcan mean the differest leadership event of ence between success Tyler its kind. and failure, inspiration Mattheis The world-renowned and frustration, evoluLEADERCAST speaktion and stagnancy. This ers represent vast, wideis a pivotal time for Hope and the ranging circles of influence and world at large, one in which strong will come together to share their leadership and clear direction can leadership and business expertise

Biz on the Street

The Hope Standard recently reported on a great new carving commissioned by Ray Zervini and crafted by Pete Ryan installed at Canyon Cable on Sixth Avenue.

The carving is only the most recent of many upgrades to the street in Hope, as Bud Gardner invested in painting his buildings across from the recreation centre, including one of Hope’s new businesses - JJ’s Antiques. Both Brenner Automotive and Hope Auto Body received exterior facelifts recently, setting the tone for a friendly competition between local sign providers.

The investments like those above indicate optimism in our community’s success. Businesses invest in their look, their brand, and their storefront to attract more custom-

and wisdom.

By attending LEADERCAST you will be empowered with potentially life-changing insights from highly respected leaders. Expect to be challenged, inspired, and encouraged. You will learn how to improve your own leadership skills and also have the opportunity to network with other leaders in your area. You will see just how far your own choices could take you.

Each and every one of us is a leader. The choices we make define the leaders we become and the impact we have on others. Make the choice to have a positive impact in your organization, your community, and beyond. That’s what LEADERCAST 2012 is all about and why we’re so excited about bringing it to Hope.

For tickets or more information visit http://leadercast.hopebc.ca or contact Advantage Hope.

LEADERCAST is one of four events included in the Hope & District Chamber of Commerce’s first Idea Exchange speaker series this spring. This series aims to provide an insightful, informative forum for businesses to discover new ways to create success and offers opportunities to discuss topics like marketing, business planning, social media and more with topic experts and business peers. For tickets or more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce.

Tyler Mattheis is executive director of Advantage Hope, Hope’s Economic Development Agency. He can be reached at 604-860-0930 or info@advantagehope.ca.

Responsible budgeting in an uncertain world.

To prosper in today’s turbulent global economy, discipline and focus are essential. All around us we see governments paying the price for overspending and uncontrolled debt.

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We’re working to keep BC’s economy strong in the face of global economic uncertainty. When other economies are looking inward, BC is reaching out to seize opportunities around the world.

British Columbia. Canada Starts Here.

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* Forecast for end of 2012/13. Source: Budget 2012 ** Forecast for 2012. Source: International Monetary Fund, Fiscal Monitor, September 2011

For more details on Budget 2012, visit www.bcbudget.ca or www.bcjobsplan.ca

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Sports

Curling club hosts mixed bonspiel Local teams end the season with event wins Barry Stewart

Curtis Limb were also on Warner’s team.

“I didn’t see the B final, but Twenty foursomes gathered I heard it came right down to at the Hope Curling Club on the Leighton’s last rock,” said Petweekend for the annual Mixed ryk.

Bonspiel, the final event of the Tammy Shield and her team season. beat her dad Al Trick’s rink in Eight teams were from out of the A semi-final and went on to town and former RCMP Staff win the A event.

Sgt. Ed Hill and his wife Joy Glenn Riddell skipped the came over from Gibson’s to join winner, with help from Brenda Tom and Denise DeSorcy. DeS- Gilroy and Tammy and her orcy’s rink lost out husband Seamus to Leighton WarShields.

Craig ner in the B semiTraun skipped the “Registrations final. runner-up, backed have been down by Deb McKinney, “Registrations have been down a bit on all of our Wade Brind and a bit on all of our Kris Lebedoff. bonspiels this bonspiels this “We won our year,” said club fi rst game but lost year.” iceman Roman our second and Petryk. we got bumped “But that’s hapto the long side of Roman Petryk pening at rinks the C event,” said down in the Lower Petryk, who was Mainland and in smaller towns assisted by Shirley Trick, Aki in the Interior. For four sheets, Medley and Truls Asdal.

32 teams is (an ideal) number to “We had to curl three games have.” in a row on Sunday!”

Friendly family feuds were In the end, they were runa bit of a theme on the week- ning out of gas and the Reed end. Lou and Wendy Kraszlany Golos’ team of Sarah Golos, Jorplayed against their daughter dan Romano and Cindy Bushey Ashley in the opening game on prevailed to handily take the C Friday. Ashley’s Warner rink lost event. that match — but went on to win “This is the last week, so we’ll the B event, over Jim Kinnear of be turning the ice plant off after Port Moody. Rosalee Floyd and Thursday night,” added Petryk.

Hope Standard

BARRY STEWART / THE STANDARD

Curtis Limb releases his shot in opening-night action at the annual Mixed Curling Bonspiel at the Hope club last Friday.

He was part of the Leighton Warner rink, which lost the first match but went on to win the B event in the 20-team tourney. This is the last week of league action, after which the ice will be removed for the summer.

Atom rep Wildcats finish second in weekend tournament Barry Stewart Hope Standard

It had been almost 20 years since Hope had an atom rep hockey team, so this year’s atom rep Wildcats may be the start of a new tradition.

The 15 A-division players finished third in league play in the 10team Flight 4, then placed third in the playoffs — giving them a berth in the final four tournament, held last weekend in Port Moody.

Team manager Jesse James said on Monday that the boys had a 1-11 record after three games, giving

them second place overall.

“We were 47 seconds from potentially winning it all!” enthused head coach Ric Hampton. “We came back from being down 3-0 to tie it 3-3 — but Port Moody scored in the last minute, or we would have gone to overtime. I knew we’d do well but not that well!”

“We had played them three times this season already,” said James, whose son Marcus plays on the team. “We beat them twice 6-5 and they beat us 5-3 in January.”

The Wildcats had a similar problem to the Vancouver Canucks on the weekend, granting a 3-0 lead

before clawing back to respectability. Friday night, it was Abbotsford A-3 that got the jump on Hope.

“We got down 3-0 in the first, then scored once in the first and two more in the third to tie it,” said James. Connor Douglas book-ended two goals and Kade Hansen got the middle one. Marcus James assisted twice, while Gavin Michaud and Sam Reynen each recorded one.

In Saturday’s match versus Port Moody, Michaud and Hansen scored once each, Brandon Pennell assisted once and Douglas was helped on his goal by Connor

James of Chehalis.

“Connor has an even longer commute than coach Ric,” said Jesse.

Hampton drives in from Sasquatch Park, on the east side of Harrison Lake.

Sunday, the boys swept through Chilliwack’s A-3 squad, giving goalie Kalen Aujla a bit of a breather. Aujla had to backstop all three games, as colleague Dawson Pelletier was ill all weekend.

Hansen netted a hat trick, Douglas got another two goals and Marcus James and Reynen contributed singles. Michaud helped on three goals, Jarren

Payant assisted twice and Pennell and Deven Boldway each assisted once in the 7-1 win.

“It’s the funnest team I’ve had in 20 years of coaching,” said Hampton. “It’s a good, good group of kids and parents.”

Ten of the 15 are second-year players and would be moving up to peewee next year, said Hampton.

“I’m willing to coach peewee rep next year,” he added, “and I hope atom rep will continue, too.

There’s a good group of kids coming into atom. It’s up to the parents, though.”

spend spring break at the rec centre Days: Date: Time: Age: Cost:

Monday to Thursday March 12-22 2 pm or 5:30pm start 4 months+ $30 to $60 (8 lessons)

day camp Days: Date: Time: Age: Cost:

Monday to Friday March 12-16 and 19-23 8:30am-5pm K – 12 years $32/day (family rates available)

babysitting course Days: Date: Time: Age: Cost:

Monday to Thursday March 12-15 10am-1pm 11 years+ $65/person

The Facility Schedule in Feb. 29, 2012 Hope Standard is effective March 12-23, 2012.

The Wednesday Public Skate is from 5pm-7pm, not 2pm-4pm.

1005-6th Ave. • 604-869-2304 “Best Ice in BC”

website: www.fvrd.bc.ca • email: leisure@fvrd.bc.ca

Hope & District

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red cross swim lessons

Recreation & Cultural Services

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57 TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76 CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98 EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696 RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757 AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862 MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920

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FUNERAL HOMES

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INFORMATION

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

DIAL-A-LAW: access free information on BC law. 604-687-4680; 1.800.565.5297; www.dialalaw.org (audio available).

Gray Robert Andrew (Bob)

Bob Gray passed away peacefully on January 12, 2012 in Abbotsford, BC. Bob was born in Quebec City, Quebec, on July 6, 1946.

Bob is survived by his sons Sean and Kelly (Charidee).

Grandfather to Sean Robert, Dylan and Brandon. Bob was predeceased by his loving wife Trixi; father, Harry; mother Kathine and sister Janice.

Bob was well known in his local community of Hope, BC for his craftsmanship in the art of woodworking.

No service was held by his request.

A celebration of life will be held in the spring with the date to be announced. Many thanks to everyone who have helped in this time of sorrow.

PERSONALS

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LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: Kitten about 6 months old, tortoise shell, found by Eagle’s Hall Feb 17. Call (604)860-0448

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication.

Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca Be Your Own Boss! Attention Locals! People req. to work from home online. Earn $500$4500+ P/T or F/T. Toll Free 1.877.880.8843 leave mess.

BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. Franchise opportunities now available. Call today for details 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com EARN EXTRA CASH! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Others Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.HWC-BC.com HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

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AUTOMOTIVE

LICENSED HD Mechanic & Class 1 Drivers, required for full-time work with construction company in westcentral Alberta. Wage based on experience. Fax resume 780-5393536.

Training Coordinator/Human Resources - Hub Ins. 604-727-3141, clifftang@zealotsconsulting.com

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DRIVER. Class 1 Drivers wanted.

Offering top pay. Close to home.

Home most weekends. Family comes first! 1 year flat deck exp. & border crossing a must. Fax resume & driver abstract to 604-853-4179.

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CROCKER, Alan Edward Rene February 7, 1922 March 1, 2012 Alan Crocker passed away peacefully surrounded by family in the Fraser Canyon Hospital. He is survived by wife Melville, children; Benedetta (Wayne), and Peter (Carol), grandchildren ; Candace, Vincent, Wayne, Lisa, stepdaughters; Deborah (Colin) and Georgina, step grandchildren; Richard, Caroline, Diana, Edward, Alexia, Alejandreau, and brother Shaun.

Alan was predeceased by wife Carmina, son Julian and sister Jackie.

A Celebration of Alan’s life will be held on March 10, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Christ Church, Hope, BC. The family would like to thank the staff at Fraser Canyon Hospital especially the hospice staff for their compassion and kindness during this sad time.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Fraser Canyon Hospice or Hospital Auxiliary or charity of your choice.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Class 1 Drivers & Owner Operators BC & Alberta Runs Local O/O’s require TLS COMPETITIVE WAGES! Send resume & “N” print abstract Fax: 1-888-778-3563 or E-mail: jobs@bstmanagement.net or Call: 604-214-3161

OWNER OPERATORS & CLASS 1 Company Drivers Surrey Terminal Van Kam Freightways’ group of companies requires Owner Operators and Class 1 Company drivers to be based out of our Surrey Terminal. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving exp./training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

Call Bev at 1-800-663-0900/ 604968-5488 or send a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract. (For owner operators, provide details of your truck) to: careers@vankam.com Fax, 604-587-9889 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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ALL YOGA (est. 1991) Evening Classes 6 -7 PM Monday’s and Friday’s Starts March 12 Hope Yama Dojo, 336 Fort St. 604-869-7433 allyoga1991@yahoo.com

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LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE: need a lawyer? Learn more by calling 604-687-3221; 1.800.663.1919

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Star Fleet Trucking HIRING!!

DRIVERS, FARMERS, RANCHERS & RETIREES with 2003 or newer 1-Ton duallie, diesel; pickups & 8’box to deliver new travel trailers & fifth wheels from US manufacturers to Canadian dealers. Free IRP plate for your truck and low insurance rates! Prefer commercial Driver’s License. Top Pay! Call Craig 1-877-890-4523 www.starfleettrucking.com

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EDUCATION

AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING Get Practical Skills That Get Jobs Vancouver Island University training for over 50 years, No simulators. Low student / instructor ratio.

1-888-920-2221 ext: 6130 www.viu.ca/ heavyequipment

MORE JOBS THAN GRADUATES! Employers seek out CanScribe Medical Transcription graduates.

New Course! New Low Price! We need more students! Enroll Today!

1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

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DISTRICT OF HOPE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FULL TIME FINANCE CLERK

ANSWERS FOR PUZZLE 593 CROSSWORD

For more information on this position, qualified candidates are encouraged to view the District’s website at www.hope.ca

HOPE STATION HOUSE CALENDAR March 10 “Generation of Music” performed by the Performing Arts and Community Theatre 7:00 $10.00 at the door lunch following the play March 16 1 + 4: Karl Schwonik Jazz Ensemble CD Release Tour Spaghetti Dinner 6:00 pm Show starts 7:00 pm $15.99 March 17 St. Patrick’s Day dinner 6:00 pm $15.99 Irish Stew March 20 Spring Tea Soup & Sandwich $9.50 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm March 31 Pancake Breakfast with a Bake Table $10.00 All Events held at the Hope Station House, jct hwys 1&3

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

This is an experienced accounting position within the District of Hope Finance Department assisting management to achieve an efficient operation in the Finance Department through reliable performance, with minimal supervision, in customer service, clerical and accounting functions varying in degree of complexity and responsibility, as well as observing and complying with municipal policies.

COMING EVENTS

ALL YOGA (est. 1991) Evening Classes 6 - 7 PM Monday’s and Friday’s Starts March 12 Hope Yama Dojo, 336 Fort St. 604-869-7433 allyoga1991@yahoo.com

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District of Hope 325 Wallace St, 604.869.5671 www.hope.ca

Mailing Address PO Box 609, Hope, B.C. V0X 1L0

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HELP WANTED

An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience.

You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051

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Heavy Duty Mechanic Vernon,BC Required for maintenance and repairs of mechanical,electrical, hydraulic systems, & diesel, 2 & 4 stroke engines. For details or to apply: e-mail hr@nor-val.com

Assistant Manager & Cashiers needed for gas station. Full time and part time positions.

High school graduation and gas station experience necessary.

Please email: convenientstorejobs@gmail.com CLASS 1 DRIVER Stepdeck BC/AB/SK $54K-$70K. 604-8564055 Featherweight Hauling Inc

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. Aldergrove Company looking for a permanent full - time CSR. Position details include but are not limited to order entry, border paperwork, and various types of correspondence. Proficient exp. with Accpac, excel and word an asset.

Benefits offered after 3 mths.

Please e-mail your resume with cover letter stating wage expectation to mgratwicke812@gmail.com

DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca .

The place to advertise EVERY week! www.bcclassified.com

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HELP WANTED

HOPE BOTTLE DEPOT LTD. is currently looking for someone to join our team.

The applicant must be able to work in a fast paced environment. Training will be provided on site. If you are interested in this position, please contact or send resume to:

Soraya Duncan, Hope Bottle Depot Ltd., 930 6th Avenue, Hope, B.C. V0X 1L4 Phone: 604-869-7567 Fax: 604-869-3327 Email: sorayaduncan@ hotmail.com

Trails Crossing Friendship Centre is looking for experienced and energetic team players to join our organization.

We are seeking to fill the following positions: Full Time Project Manager, Full Time Centre Administrator, Part Time Administrative Assistant and Part Time Custodian. These positions are for a one year term.

Wages are based on experience and education.

Please forward resumes by email only to trailscrossing@live.ca indicating which position you are applying for.

UP TO $20/HR We need 12 CSR reps now!

PAID training. F/T Hours Benefits after 6 months Must be outgoing!!!

ERICA @ 604-777-2195

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

EXPERIENCED Emergency Medical Technician/Level III First Responder willing to also work as Camp Attendant/Cook’s Help/Laborer, June-August, 25-man trailer camp, pay DOE. Serious inquiries only. linda@ethosgeo.com

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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

HOLIDAY Retirement is seeking pairs of motivated managers for our Independent Senior Living communities. You’ll have the chance to work alongside your partner, receive a competitive salary and excellent benefits. The ideal duo is team-oriented, with sales experience. Please apply on-line at www.holidaytouch.com or send resumes for both to myfuture@holidaytouch.com.

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SALES

SALES PROFESSIONALS This Is A Real Opportunity to make over $100,000/year

Basement Systems Vancouver Inc. is a basement waterproofing repair company and is growing You will run Company Provided high quality leads and close sales. Some previous sales exp. is required - you’re computer wise and outgoing. 100% commission based income, offering the highest commissions in the industry.

We provide the BEST training, systems, products, and services in the business. We are the biggest and best.

Reply with Resume as a word or PDF document to

careers@bsv.ca NO CALLS, please!!!

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

MONSTER Industries, a rapidly growing construction and maintenance company servicing northwestern B.C., in now accepting resumes for the following positions: Certified “B” and “A” level welders with fabrication experience, Certified CWB all-position welders and Certified Millwrights. Please send resume with attached cover letter to office@monsterindustries.ca. Unfortunately we are not accepting applications for laborers at this time.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

CNC MACHINIST Trades qualified manual machining background an asset.

Afternoon shifts available.

MANUAL MACHINIST Trades qualified with good skills.

Boring mill experience an asset.

GRINDER Capable of precision grinding.

Experience on internal, external and universal grinders.

HARD CHROMED PLATER Prefer experience in the hard chrome plating industry.

Competitive Wages & Benefits Package including RRSP Plan.

Wartsila Canada supports the Federal Contractors Program as it relates to Employment Equity for Women, Aboriginals, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

Send/email resume to: Bob.boudreau@wartsila.com 1771 Savage Rd, Richmond, B.C V6V 1R1 Fax: 604-244-1181 www.wartsila.com QUALIFIED JOURNEYMAN or 3rd year apprentice plumber for full time employment in renovations and new construction. Must have own transportation and hand tools Please fax resume to (604)7957749 or email Bathe@telus.net ROCKY Mountaineer operates the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer two-day, all-daylight rail journey, which travels between the coastal city of Vancouver, BC and the Rocky Mountain destinations of Jasper, Banff and Calgary, AB. Headquartered in Vancouver, Rocky Mountaineer is the largest private passenger rail company in North America. Our KAMLOOPS team is hiring for the following fulltime permanent positions: QUALIFIED HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Maintains the company’s generator cars, locomotive fleet and passenger vehicles. A strong background in large diesel engines required; experience working on locomotive or large equipment maintenance an asset. Must be willing to work varied shifts incl. nights and weekends.

ELECTRICIAN Responsible for the completion of all electrical installations, repairs, inspections, modifications and maintenance to RM and legislated standards. Completion of a 4 year Electrician apprenticeship with min. 2 yrs related work experience required. Preferred experience in electrical trades related to rail car maintenance work or mining diesel electric equipment. CARPENTER Maintains and builds railcar interiors to Transport Canada and RM standards. Boat building and airplane interior experience preferred.

Apply online at www.rockymountaineer.com WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience.

Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus.

Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or production@autotanks.ca. 780-8462231 (Office), 780-846-2241 (Fax).

WORK local! You could commute hours per day to work in the city or, you could work locally at IMW. Make $30-35 per hour plus shift premium as a CNC MACHINIST and $20-25 per hour plus premiums as a OPERATOR, spend more time with your family and earn while you would be driving. Send your resume and cover letter to hr@imw.ca. Only expereinced applicants need apply.

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WAREHOUSE

TROY Life & Fire Safety Ltd. requires a shipper/receiver at their Chilliwack location. Candidate must have good computer skills. Send your resume to HR@troylfs.com or fax to 519-371-6988

PERSONAL SERVICES 173E

HEALTH PRODUCTS

GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story.Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243 Joanna@mertontv.ca www.mertontv.ca HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.

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PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 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. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

High Caliber Construction Repair, Replace, Remodel...

CUSTOM HOMES • Basement, Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Room Additions • Drywall • Paint • Texture • Finishing • Floors & More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

300

LANDSCAPING

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

PETS

Springer/Lab cross pups, vet check, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings.

STANDARD SCHNAUZER pups.

17 - 19” / 30 - 35lbs full grown. $500. each. 604-826-5846 Mission.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

LOOKING FOR BUSINESS, PERSONAL OR TITLE LOAN? Now get u p to $800k business or personal loan, with interest rate from 1.9%. Bad credit ok.

Guns* Knives* Military Antiques Show & Sale Sat. Mar 10; 9-5 Sun., Mar 11; 9-3

Apply now

Call 1-866-642-1867

HERITAGE PARK,

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused.

Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

188

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 239

COMPUTER SERVICES

ALLSYS IT, new computer sales & service. 604-869-3456 or info@allsyscomputers.com

245

CONTRACTORS

BARCLAY FLETCHER CONTRACTING, complete home reno’s, additions & more. (604)869-1686 DENCO VENTURES, renos, additions, new construction, free estimates. Call John @ (604)819-4986

260

ELECTRICAL

KENLIN ELECTRIC, residential, rural, commercial, new construction, reno’s. Call (604)860-8605

44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack (exit 116 of hwy 1)

BUY - SELL - SWAP GLEN TRAUN LANDSCAPING, Commercial & Residential yard maintenance. Call 604-869-2767

320

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Haul Anything...

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

604.

EXCAVATING, Terry’s RV also does excavating, land clearing, dump trailer. Call (604)869-1520

275

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

CANYON CARPETS, 549 Wallace St., Hope. For all your floor covering needs! Call 604-869-2727

281

GARDENING

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

377

UPHOLSTERY

ROGER’S UPHOLSTERY, furniture, windows, fabric, in-home & online estimates. Call 604-860-0939

WE’RE ON THE WEB w w w.bcclassified.com

387

WINDOWS

FRANK’S LAWN SERVICE, lawn care, hedge trimming, gutters, rubbish removal. Call (604)869-1040

FRASER CANYON GLASS, for all your glass repairs, windshields domestic & imports. (604)869-9514

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

PETS 477

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

AMERICAN Cocker Spaniel pups.

P/B. 1 shots, family raised. Ready for good home $750 firm 604-826-3655

PETS

LLOYD’S UTILITIES, gas, oil & propane furnaces, class A gas fitter.

(604)869-0400 or (604)869-1111

BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies.

Vet checked with first shots and ready for new homes. $1,200. 778241-5504. Langley

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

ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

509

AUCTIONS

HUGE RESTAURANT AUCTION New & Used Food Services Equipment. March 17 11am at Dodds Auction, 3311 - 28 Ave Vernon. View photos at doddsauction.com 250-545-3259

READ this...

Classified Ads get RESULTS! www.bcclassified.com 518

BUILDING SUPPLIES

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext.

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545

FUEL Eagle Valley Premium

WOOD PELLETS $4.00/40lb bag when purchasing a skid of 65 bags OR $4.80/40lb bag individually Call 604-869-9952 or 604-819-3593 20305 Flood Road, Hope

548

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

551

GARAGE SALES

FLEA MARKET Ladies Auxiliary

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Gord, 604-880-4706 or Al, 604-941-8489 see our website:www.HSCSbc.ca

But Dead Bodies!!

HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604799-3743. Homesense@shaw.ca

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

PRECISION EXTERIORS, roofing, siding, windows, doors and more.

WCB insured. Call (604)750-8025

CHIHUAHUA / MALTESE PUPS. $425-450. Vet checked, 1st shots.

2F, 2M. Abbotsford 604-866-8727.

Chihuahua pups, tiny, 2 males, 1 long & 1 short, vet check, deworm, 1st shots, $650. (604)799-1919

Legion Hall Sunday, March 11 9 am - 2 pm Table Rentals call 604-869-2174 HOPE

962 3rd Ave Sat. Mar 10 9 am - 4 pm Sun. Mar 11 10 am - 2 pm

MOVING SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991

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

AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OFF YOUR DEBT.

Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

477

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

503

FINANCIAL SERVICES

One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors.

PETS

563

MISC. WANTED

Local Collector Buying Old Coins $1, 50¢, 25¢, 10¢, Olympic, Gold Collections + Sets 604-701-8041 Cocker Spaniels: Proud parents of 8 pups, born Feb 2. 1st shots, dewormed, vet chkd, tails/dews done. Ready Apr 1. Purebred, no papers. $600. 604-888-0832 Eves

Private Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections,Mint Sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins etc.

Please call Travis 604-377-5748

Wednesday, March 7, 2012, Hope Standard A19 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329

REAL ESTATE 626

HOUSES FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing.

Call us First! 604.657.9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

REAL ESTATE 696

OTHER AREAS

NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900.

Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com

HOPE, FOR SALE:

1 manufactured home 14 ft. wide w/2 bdrms.

Brand new. In the Lismore community, a seniors community “where the good people live”.

Call Gordon for details and for an appointment to view @ (604)240-3464 New custom SRI.com 14 ft. wide in Hope park from $59,900.

Chuck 604-830-1960 New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960. *****WHOLESALE Factory Direct***** Modular Homes, Manufactured Homes, and Park Model Homes. New Homes Starting @ $37,209, 16 wides $49,183, double wides $70,829. www.hbmodular.com or 877-976-3737 The Home Boys

636

MORTGAGES

RENTALS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOPE

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT

For Rent in Kings Court. $695/mo. Heat & hot water incl. Air conditioning, courtyard. D.D. and Ref’s Required. Seniors preferred. Avail. March 1.

Call 604-869-0932 Leave Message HOPE

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOPE, 1 & 2 BEDROOM APT., for rent $500 - $600, Park Royal, heat & hot water inc., balcony, 55, NP, NS. Best Loc Hope. Ref’s required.

Call (604)860-0236 Linda or (604) 825-1444 HOPE, 1 bdrm, in town, $450 + utilities, newly reno’d. Avail April 1.

Call (604)869-2727 or 604-8692282 evenings

Better than an apartment, no noisy neighbours on other side of the apartment wall. A 2 bedroom Mobile home in a Seniors Community in Hope. References, Criminal background check, abstainers. Call for an appointment to view, Gordon 604-869-7641

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

Free Delivery.

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in March, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

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2 bdrm apt., adult oriented complex, 4 appliances, newly reno’d, electric heat, N/S, N/P.

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1994 Buick Regal, AirCared. 99,000 kms. 4 new tires. Needs TLC. $700.

Call 604-534-0923

HOPE: 2 BDRM, Spacious 1250 sq. ft., duplex style, 5 appl., gas fireplace, private patio, N/S, N/P. Ref req’d. Adult oriented, avail. Mar 1. $625/mo 604-869-5288/858-7620

Hope: Scott Dr. #206, 2 bdrm, 2 ba, inste lndry, balc. $785/mo + hydro & sec dep. NS/ND. Call on site mgr (604) 860-4953 or 255-4724.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL HOPE, 759 4TH AVE, retail space, approx 500 sq.ft., $540.80/mon incl. hst, hot water & garbage. Call (604)869-9763

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOPE, 2 bdrm duplex, convenient location, newly renovated, adult oriented building, new s/s appliances, avail. now. Call (604)882-2505

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park.

Cabin, Mobile homes, and R/V pads for monthly rentals, cable included. Call (604)869-1203

Mesmerized by all your stuff!

4400 sq ft home with a beautiful view! Off of Sumas mountain. 5 bdm, 3 bath with Horse Barn. Avail.

Imm. $1800/month. Two bay shop available for rent separate from house. $700/mnth.

Contact 604 226-5959 AGASSIZ. NEW renovated 4bdr 2 bth, 5 apl. lrg fenced back yard. Utl. not inc. Refs req. Long term preferred. $1100. 604-703-5850 HOPE. 2 Bdrm house in town, 1/2 month D/D & Ref’s Req’d. $700./mo + utilities. Avail. April 1. Call 604869-3078 after 5 pm Mon-Fri anytime Sat & Sun.

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

HOPE. Room for rent, wireless & cable access, laundry, $400/mo.

Ref’s needed. Call (604)750-8422

752

TOWNHOUSES

HOPE, 2 bdrm townhouse, heat included, $740/mo, no pets please.

Avail immed. Call 1 (604)858-4629

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2000 S Blazer 4X4 V6 Auto. Leather interior with all options, Michelin tires $4350. Call 1(604)796-2866 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7400 firm.

Call 604-538-4883

2009 TOYOTA Tacoma TRD Sport truck, auto, 4x4, double cab, local, no accidents, warranty, 52K, silver. $27,995. Call 604-722-1362.

1998 FORD CONTOUR. Only 62,000 kms. Senior driver. A/c, am/fm, auto, $2750. (604)859-6335

FOR SALE: Excavating Company including excavators, dump trucks and skid steers. $250,000 O.B.O FOR SALE: Septic Pumping Company includes 2 trucks (one hydrovac, one pump truck) 250,000 O.B.O Email: jaydensunfire@yahoo.ca for more details.

2000 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE. Silver,black top. 350 auto.Too much to list!! $24,900. Call 604-313-7014 2001 CHRYSLER INTREPID SE 2.7L, V-6, air, loaded, 170K, Exc. Cond. $2850 (604)556-4242 2002 OLDSMOBILE Intrigue, 4 dr sedan (lost license). Runs excellent, good tires & battery. AirCare expired. $1500/obo. (604)746-2582 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, senior driven, 89,000kms, $4500.

Hope (604)869-7329

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, 150K, runs & looks good, white, $4850 firm. (604)538-9257

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1990 VOLVO 740 SW. Needs TLC. Aircared. $800. obo. Call (604)9961082 2004 HONDA CIVIC DX 4cyl 4dr auto a/c p/dl keyless entry,103K Great cond! $7900. 604-626-8894 2005 SUZUKI SWIFT HB,exc cond, all records, low miles, owner history $5000/obo.604-942-8171/506-4120 2011 Hyundai Accent, 4 dr sedan, loaded, only 25,000km, $12,800, exec. cond. 604-793-5520 (5961)

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

2007 20’ CLASS C FORD Adventurer, 140K kms sleeps 4, f/s,full bath $29,500 obo (604)826-4925 40’ DUTCH STAR with Cummings turbo diesel, less than 59,000 mi.

Always stored indoors, looks like new, economical to operate, 2 slides, din. booth, 2 a/cond, 2 TV’s, 2 CD & 2 VHS players, ldry., propane generator (6500W). Must be seen. 604-854-3266 MISSION - Sun Valley Trout Park & RV - RV - 33 - 1/2 ft long. Deck, sunrm, 2 sheds, fenced yrd. Many options. Must be seen to be appreciated. $16,000/obo.

Call (604)826-5280 or 604-855-5673

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

Everybody’s doing it!

Save time, money & steps.

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

TRUCKS & VANS

1998 CHEV MALIBU V6. 168,000 kms. Runs good, no accidents or rust, original paint. A/c, p/l, p/w. $4,000. obo. 604-308-9397

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

851

2004 GMC Jimmy ZR2 4x4, 1 owner, 139,km, auto, gd cond. $6250.

Call (604)792-0246

AUTO FINANCING

classified ads work!

Contact Janice 604.869.2421

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

1997 BUICK LESABRE LTD leather, 139 kms, prem. cond., one owner, $3900/obo. (778)565-4230

1977 PORSCHE TARGA, 6 cyl, 12,000 kms, green, excellent cond., $9950. Call: (604)921-9162

810

BOATS

AGASSIZ- 12’ aluminum boat with oars and boat assist wheels $550.

Call 1-604-796-8792

2000 FORD Windstar S.E.L. Limited Edition, rebuilt transmission, new tires, Aircared to 2013. $1600. obo.

604-302-0985

2006 BUICK Allure CX. 94K kms.

No accd’s, local, garage kept. Exc. cond. $9,300. Abbts 604-855-1335

129 Sumas Way 950 sq. ft. home. 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Near Shopping, park and entertainment. Large Lot for parking an RV. Available March 1 $950/mo.

Pets Allowed.

Call 604 309-8523

MARINE 912

1995 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. Aircared. Work done, good condition. $1000. 604-859-3439

736

SILVER CREEK, small 2 bdrm home, perfect for young couple, $700/mo + DD, ref’s req. Avail April 1. Call Dave or Paul 306-233-4287

we can help find a good home for it.

1994 CHRYSLER INTREPID 4 door, automatic. 130,000 kms.

3.3L, good gas mileage, green. $2500. Call (604)850-6976

2003 Pontiac Sunfire, 2dr, auto, 170,km, good cond. 1 owner. $3499. Call (604)792-0246

HOMES FOR RENT

UTILITY TRAILERS

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

VACANT PAD FOR RENT. The pad will accommodate a home up to 14 x 64. Call 604-869-7641

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

859

REESE TRAILER HITCH, heavy duty, allmost new $200 obo.

(604)820-8218

The Scrapper

2 Bdrm apt. $600

Ross Fullbrook Royal LePage 604-792-0077 Or Rachael 604 860 0803

TRANSPORTATION

2005 Jeep Liberty, 3.7 auto, 4x4, loaded, tow pckg, clean, gd cond, 141k, $8700 obo. (604)795-5534

1030 3rd Ave. F/S, coin laund, cable incl., secure prkg. Avail Now.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

HOPE AUTO BODY, complete collision repair & restoration. www.hopeautobody.ca Call (604)869-5244

Coquihalla Courts

Call (604)869-9402 or 604-869-1432

HOPE, 2 bdrm spacious apt., new paint & carpet, adult oriented building, sunny side of town, clean & bright, $675/mo. Call 604-793-5010

845

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10.

Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

AUTO SERVICES

HOPE HOPE,

TRANSPORTATION

Before you go anyplace else, take a walk through the Classifieds for the best bargains around!

Check out our “MERCHANDISE FOR SALE” section in the 500’s!

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS:

1998 FORD CONTOUR 4dr sdn auto, load, ST#176 $995 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto sdn Aircare ST#152 $1995 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2dr, auto AirCare ST#182 $2995 1996 ACURA TL 4dr auto, leather, fully loaded ST#177 $2995 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA 7 passenger, auto, Aircare ST#186 $3495 2002 FORD WINDSTAR sport 7 pass auto Aircare ST#108 $3495 1997 ACURA LE auto 4dr sdn leather full load ST#175 $3995 2000 HONDA CIVIC 4DR auto sdn st#169 $3995 1997 HONDA CRV Aircare auto only this week ST#97 $3995 2000 SUZUKI ESTEEM 4dr auto sdn ST#88 $4500 2005 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto sdn full load ST#03 ST#89 $5,900 2003 BUICK GRANDVUE 7 pass auto ST#189 $6900 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA 4dr auto sdn ST#168 $7900

TRUCKS THIS WEEK:

2002 GMC SONOMA EXT cab auto st#166 $4995 2005 FORD F150 XL 4X4 auto reg cab longbox ST#132 $7,900 2005 FORD F250 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#125 $8,900 2005 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#134 $10,900 2001 FORD F350 Dually 4X4 crew cab XLT 7.3L pwrstrk diesel ST#130 $11,900 2001 FORD F350 Crew cab Lariat 7.3L power stroke diesel 4x4 ST#46 $12,900 2007 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#128 $14,900 2006 FORD F350 CREW cab Lariat 4X4 auto long box diesel ST#118 $15,900 2008 GMC 2500 HD quad cab SLE 4x4 auto fully loaded ST#145 $16,900 2006 FORD F350 QUAD CAB 4X4 auto diesel ST# 17 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 CREW CAB Lariat leather 4X$ auto diesel ST#164 $17,995

33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038

604-855-0666

www.keytrackautosales.com

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Whereas ERIC WHITBREAD of 65520 Gordon Dr. Hope BC, V0X 1L1 is indebted to HOPE TOWING LTD for the sum of $1184.62 for storage, parts, labour, towing plus publication of this notice, on a 1992 JEEP CHEROKEE, VIN # 1J4FJ58S6NL244617 and the said sum ought to have been paid and have not been paid, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of March, 2012, a date not less than 14 days after the first publication of this notice at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon the vehicle will be sold.

Bids on the aforementioned vehicle will be received by the office of Hope Towing, 1290 6th Ave, Hope BC, up to 1:00 PM, on March 23, 2012.

The vehicle may be inspected at 1290 6th Ave, Hope BC. Dated at the District of Hope, Province of British Columbia, this 7th day of March, 2012.

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Whereas STEVEN ANDERSON of 5-9437 Hazel St., Chilliwack BC, V2P 5M9, is indebted to HOPE TOWING LTD for the sum of $1171.80 for storage, parts, labour, towing plus publication of this notice, on a 1997 SATURN SL1, VIN# 1G8ZG5280VZ268529 and the said sum ought to have been paid and have not been paid, notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of April, 2012, a date not less than 14 days after the first publication of this notice at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon the vehicle will be sold.

Bids on the aforementioned vehicle will be received by the office of Hope Towing, 1290 6th Ave, Hope BC, up to 1:00 PM on April 5, 2012.

The vehicle may be inspected at 1290 6th Ave, Hope, BC. Dated at the District of Hope, Province of British Columbia, this 7th day of March, 2012.

ON NOW AT YOUR BC BUICK GMC DEALERS. bcgmcdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ^/ ‥‥/††/*Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Sierra EXT 2WD (R7H) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada. See Dealer for details. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See GMC dealer for details. x$8,250 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2012 Sierra EXT 2WD/2012 Sierra Kodiak LD Crew Special Edition (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. ¼†Variable rate financing for 84 months on 2012 Sierra EXT 2WD on approved credit. Bi-Weekly payment and variable rate shown based on current Ally Credit prime rate and is subject to fluctuation; actual payment amounts will vary with rate fluctuations. Example: $10,000 at 3% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $132 Cost of borrowing is $1,099, total obligation is $11,099. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Biweekly payments based on a purchase price of $25,995 with $1,799 down on 2012 Sierra EXT 2WD, equipped as described. **Credit valid towards the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2011 or 2012 model year Chevrolet, GMC, Buick or Cadillac vehicle, excluding Chevrolet Volt, delivered between January 6th 2012 and April 2nd 2012. Customers must present this authorization letter at the time of purchase or lease. All products are subject to availability. See Dealer for eligibility. Only one $1,000 Bonus may be redeemed per purchase/lease vehicle. This offer may not be redeemed for cash. The credit amount is inclusive of any applicable taxes. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and will contact GM to verify eligibility. The $1,000 Bonus is not compatible with the Employee New Vehicle Purchase Program or the Supplier Program New Vehicle Purchase Program. Void where prohibited by law. $1,000 offer is stackable with Cardholder’s current GM Card Earnings, subject to Vehicle Redemption Allowances.

For complete GM Card Program Rules, including current Redemption Allowances, transferability of Earnings, and other applicable restrictions for all eligible GM vehicles, see your GM Dealer, call the GM Card Redemption Centre at 1-888-446-6232 or visit TheGMCard.ca. Subject to applicable law, GMCL may modify or terminate the Program in whole or in part with or without notice to you. Primary GM Cardholders may transfer the $1,000 Bonus to the following eligible Immediate Family members, who reside at the Primary Cardholder’s residence: parents, partner, spouse, brother, sister, child, grandchild and grandparents including parents of spouse or partner. Proof of relationship and residency must be provided upon request. The $1,000 Bonus is not transferable to Immediate Family residing outside of the Primary Cardholders residence. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ‥‥2012 GMC Sierra 1500, equipped with available VortecTM 5.3L V8 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission, fuel consumption ratings based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Competitive fuel consumption ratings based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Large Pickup segment and Natural Resources Canada’s 2011 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Excludes hybrids and other GM models. †Chrome Accessories Package offer available on light duty 2012 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra extended cab and crew cab trucks (excluding Denali crew cab) equipped with the PDJ package (“PDJ Packageâ€?). Kodiak package includes PDZ credit valued at $1,200. Dealer order or trade may be required. Offer available to retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between February 3, 2012 and April 30, 2012. Customers who opt to forego the PDJ Package may apply a $500 credit (tax exclusive) to the vehicle purchase price. This offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer. ~OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide.

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