Hope Standard, December 05, 2012

Standard The Hope

Santa returns for Moonlight Madness and Winter Carnival this Friday 4-5

Office: 604.869.2421 www.hopestandard.com

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2012

news@hopestandard.com

LOCAL THEATRE GROUP STAGES PANTOMIME Christmas production brings to life familiar storybook characters

14

Letters to Santa

NEW SPORTS STORE OPENS IN HOPE

Ashton Gazely writes his letter to Santa on Saturday at the Hope Library. The event, sponsored

by Friends of the Library and Hope & District Arts Council, featured Christmas story time and a visit from Santa himself.

Shop located on Sixth Avenue across from bowling alley parking lot

16

DEB IRELAND PHOTO

CP HOLIDAY TRAIN RETURNS DEC. 17 Doc Walker and Miss Emily will perform in North Bend

INSIDE

2

Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Community . . . . . 14 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Classifieds . . . . . 18 $

1.10 (HST INCL.)

Grant funding for local school projects

Kerrie-Ann Schoenit Hope Standard

Hope Secondary School will soon be getting a weight room upgrade, thanks to a $3,000 School Community Connections Program grant.

The project aims to provide more opportunities for staff and students to focus on weight and strength training by enhancing the equipment already in place.

“It’s been a number of years since we’ve purchased any big ticket

items for the P.E. department and it was deficient in a number of areas,” said principal Rosalee Floyd.

“In the last few years, we’ve added personal fitness to our courses offered to students and it’s become really popular. Because of our growing need there, we wanted to see if we could also expand on our equipment and better meet the needs of our kids.”

The upgrade will not only diversify the existing physical education opportunities, but facilitate the

potential of one-on-one personal training.

A $3,000 grant has also been awarded to Boston Bar Elementary Secondary School for a new greenhouse project that integrates the curriculum with stewardships and sustainability. The initiative will provide ties to foods, nutrition, science, healthy choices, and gardening. There will also be experimental learning through the creation, caring, planting, harvesting and canning processes.

Trade-in days!

Trade in your old hearing aids to receive up to $1500 off your purchase of digital noise reduction hearing aids*

“Boston Bar really will benefit a great deal from this type of collaborative, engaging holistic project for the community school as they are extremely remote and quite isolated,” said Wendy Colman, school district prevention coordinator.

“This type of opportunity will bring community together is a positive, empowering, engaging way and increase individual, school and community capacity, resilience, awareness, knowledge and ability around food securities.”

Veterans Affairs Disability NHIB Ministry of Human Resources Part of WorkSafeBC Provider Network

Call now for a free hearing screening. 1-888-933-3277 For more info, see our website: www.cvoh.ca Visit us at Southgate Shopping Centre in Chilliwack or at www.cvoh.ca Each hearing aid traded in earns up to $750 off of each new hearing aid purchased between October 9 and December 9, 2012 depending on age, style and brand of hearing aid traded-in. Not to be combined with other offers. Some conditions apply. See in-store for details. wAs voted by the readers of the Langley Advance.

11-12W CV7

A2 Hope Standard Wednesday, December 5, 2012

News

Hope Lions

CP Holiday Train returns Dec. 17

1st Prize: $2,500 2nd Prize: $1,000 3rd Prize: $500

DRAW TICKETS $10/EA

Available at select local12, businesses Saturday, January 2013 or from 7:00pm any Hope Lions Club member Goldrush Pub H Onlydinner 1000 tickets H during & silentprinted auction

Lottery License #37970

Draw Tickets $10 each DRAW available here or from any

Saturday, January 12, 2013 Hope Lions Club Member

7pm at The Silver Chalice Pub ***ONLY 1000 TICKETS SOLD***

PLUS $500 EARLY BIRD DRAW DECEMBER 11, 2012

Graham Booth photo

The CP Holiday Train arrives in North Bend on Dec. 17.

Lottery License #47377

KENT OUTDOORS CHRISTMAS SALE & APPRECIATION DAY

Sale Ends December 24 th, 2012 or while supplies last.

ANNUAL "HEAD'S UP" SCORING SESSION Saturday, December 8t h 8 am - 5 pm Got a hunter, fisher or camper on your list?

This is the time to pick up that perfect gift!

e year Best prices of th s& tic op s, m ar re on fi vings sa ge ammunition. Hu on e or st e th ut ho throug & g in sh hunting, fi s! camping supplie

Official BC Book, Boone & Crockett and Pope & Young scoring 10 am - 4 pm courtesy of High Caliber Taxidermy 604-819-2016. Bring in your personal trophy, any animal, any size, whether old or new, and find out how it measures up!

HOT PRICE!

$12999

Super Lucky Duck

Built in intermittent, lightweight wing design, quiet running motor, detachable wings for easy transport, 6V rechargeable battery incl.

ING STOCKFER! STUF

$1299

Accusharp Knife Sharpener

Comfort handle, easy to use, keeps your knives sharp!

T GREAE! VALU

$9999

Leatherman Wave Multi-Tool Kit

Includes Leatherman Wave tool, plus bonus screwdriver bit kit & flashlight stored in a durable nylon sheath.

HUGE !

VALUE

$22499

Maverick 88 Shotgun 12 ga.

3” chamber, blued synthetic, 28” barrel, pump action.

NY PLUS M-SA TORE IN E MOR CIALS! SPE

$2999

T GREA EA! GIFT ID

Universal Gun Cleaning Kit

Aluminum carry case, everything you need to clean all calibers of firearms.

CT PERFET GIF A IDE !

$2999

Daiwa 7’ Spin Combo

Great value! 3 ball bearing spin reel.

HUGE !

VALUE

$17999

Ruger Blackhawk 1000 FPS Pellet Rifle

Includes 4x32 scope, .177 cal, break-barrel, 1000fps.

CT PERFE EA! GIFT ID

$49999

Sentry 14 Gun Electronic Combo

Fire resistant. Carpeted interior protects priceless guns & collectibles.

PRIZE DR Free drinAWS! & snacksks !

7048 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, BC | 604.796.0006 | kentoutdoors@shaw.ca | www.kentoutdoors.ca

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is once again rolling into town this month to raise money, food, and awareness about hunger.

The 14 brightly decorated cars are covered in hundreds of thousands of LED lights and artists perform on a modified boxcar that has been turned into a travelling stage. This year’s show features Juno award-winning country trio Doc Walker and Kingston, Ont. native Miss Emily.

Over their decadeplus time together Doc Walker has earned multiple top-10 and top-5 hits on Canadian radio and some of the music industry’s high-

est awards, including six CCMAs in 2008 alone, as well as the 2009 Juno for Country Recording of the Year for Beautiful Life.

Their sixth record, GO, also produced three top-10 singles, including the hit I’m Gonna Make You Love Me which peaked at No. 4 on the BDS country chart and reached No.1 on the Chevrolet Top 20 Video Countdown.

Miss Emily’s vocals have been compared to the soul and power of Adele, and she’s already shared the stage with The Tragically Hip, Sam Roberts Band, and the Trews. Tragically’s Hip’s Gord Sinclair is also working on her

upcoming debut CD. Since 1999, the Holiday Train program has raised close to $6.4 million and about 2.6 million pounds of food for North American food banks. The train also reaches more than 150 communities each year for a combined distance of 10,000 kilometres. Items such as infant formula, canned meats, and spaghetti sauce are always in demand.

The train stops in North Bend on Dec. 17 at about 5 p.m. across from the CP bunkhouse.

Bring a non-perishable food item or money to the event in support of the local food bank.

Theft at Gardner GM

Five vehicles at Gardner GM were broken into sometime overnight between Nov. 28 and Nov. 29.

Police said the vehicles had either the passenger or rear window smashed in and various items were stolen.

“This comes as a huge expense to a local business and we want any-

one with any information to please come forward and speak to the police,” said Const. Tracy Wolbeck.

Police do not have any suspects at this time.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Hope RCMP at 604-869-7750 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Christmas Open House Join us on Friday, December 7th from 2- 4 pm Coffee, goodies & door prizes!

Wondering about your on-line subscription - we will be here to help.

Come meet the staff at The Hope Standard and celebrate the season!!

540 Wallace St. 604-869-2421

Everyone Welcome!

The Hope Standard is accepting unwrapped gifts for Holly Days for ages newborn - 99!

12/12w OH28

Hope Standard Wednesday, December 5, 2012 A3

News

DISTRICT OF HOPE

MUNICIPAL NEWS

O’Mahony adjusting to new role Hope Standard

It’s been a steep learning curve for Gwen O’Mahony since winning the Chilliwack-Hope byelection in April.

The former health care worker was elected halfway through the spring legislative session and spent a week in Victoria getting a crash course in politics.

“In many ways, it’s almost like you’ve walked in on the middle of a conversation,” said O’Mahony, who is the 88th female MLA in B.C. “Just when you think you’re getting a grasp, there’s something more to learn. You have to learn the legislative assembly protocols and there’s many of them. There’s a certain expectation. Question period is also really something – it’s lively and there’s heckling.”

Even though she hasn’t spent a lot of time on the legislature floor - the government cancelled the fall session – O’Mahony has had the opportunity to speak on a number of issues including the HST, dialysis in Chilliwack, and condition of people living in mobile parks.

“You might not think people are paying attention to what goes on in Victoria, but it’s not true,” she said. “People are very much aware of what their local representative is saying.”

Chilliwack-Hope is a diverse riding made up of several communities in a large geographical region, which has made time management crucial for O’Mahony. She hired two fulltime office staff immediately after getting sworn in to assist with the workload. In addition to dealing with cases in the riding, O’Mahony regularly participates in caucus meetings all over the province. She also serves as the official opposition critic for skills training and deputy advanced education critic.

“If anybody is planning to be an MLA, you have to recognize the job is not a stable Monday to Friday and 9 to 5,” she said. “You

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Gwen O’Mahony has been busy since becoming Chilliwack-Hope MLA.

have be prepared to fulfill mul- the removal of truck wreckage tiple roles at any given time. You from a swimming hole underhave to be adaptable to change neath Spuzzum Creek Bridge.

- change in environment and “My goal is to try to be as colchange in scenarios.” laborative as possible and work Earlier this year, O’Mahony with everybody on both sides of organized a an issue,” said community O’Mahony. forum with a “When we panel of ex- “Just when you think look at probperts to discuss you’re getting a grasp, lems, we ofthe pending ten focus on there’s something closure of the solutions.

If rehab unit at you can step more to learn.”

Chilliwack towards imGeneral Hosprovement, Gwen O’Mahony pital. She’s also take those spent time adsteps. Somevocating for times there’s Sunshine Valley residents im- black and white cases, but then pacted by last year’s landslide and other issues you have to count

Thank You...

Envision Financial Cooper’s Foods Buy & Save Foods Lordco Parts Pharmasave Glen Traun Landscaping J’s Husky Van Noort’s Rona Foresters The Citizen’s of Hope from the

the little successes.”

In September, she embarked on a provincial tour of universities and found that the biggest concern for students is affordability. O’Mahony said students with a four-year degree currently graduate with about $26,000 in debt. High interest rates in B.C. make it even harder for people to payoff loans.

“During the byelection, I spoke a lot about the fact that we’re making education a priority because we know that 80 per cent of all future careers and employment will require some post-secondary education and training,” she said. “We’ve come out very clear talking about the reinstitution of the needs-based student grant program. Education is really central to economic recovery.”

O’Mahony pointed out that several barriers, including affordability and the elimination of trades counsellors, are contributing to the current 37 per cent skills training completion rate.

“One of the most alarming quotes I’ve heard is that economic recovery could be stifled for the first time in history not by the lack of financial capital but by what is known as human capital,” she added. “When people come to invest in Canada and British Columbia, they’re looking at the availability of workers. I think we need to think broader.”

O’Mahony is committed to moving forward with positive politics, collaborative approaches, and putting each community’s interests first. Skills training, health care, and transportation will remain key areas of her platform heading into the spring provincial election.

“I’m not going to slow down at all,” she said. “If you really love your job, you find ways to be more knowledgeable, effective and efficient, and better ways to communicate with communities. This is a position of servanthood.”

The District of Hope would like to advise that the Municipal Office will close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday December 21st and will remain closed until 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday January 2nd, 2013.

For services during that time, please contact the Operations Yard at 604-869-2333.

Season’s Greetings 12/12w DOH5

FRASER CANYON HOSPICE SOCIETY

presents their 16th annual

Celebrate-A-Life Christmas Tree at the Hope & District Recreation Centre Place a tag(s) on the “Tree of Hope” to remember loved ones who have passed on. Volunteers will be at the tree during the following times: Tuesday, Dec. 11 - 11:00 to 5:00 Wednesday, Dec. 12 - 1:30 to 5:30 Thursday, Dec. 13 - 10:30 to 4:30 Friday, Dec. 14 - 10:30 to 4:30 Saturday, Dec. 15 - 1:30 to 4:30 Tuesday, Dec. 18 - 11:00 to 5:00 Wednesday, Dec. 19 - 1:30 to 5:30 Thursday, Dec. 20 - 10:30 to 4:30 Friday, Dec. 21 - 10:30 to 4:30 Keepsake ornaments will be on sale, and funds raised help support the ongoing work of Hospice.

For more info please call Hospice Office 604-860-7713.

12/12W_FCH5

Kerrie-Ann Schoenit

District of Hope Holiday Closure

Wishing you a holiday season filled with memories of love.

235 Wallace st.

604-869-2486 store Hours: visit us on

or at hopepharmasave.com

Mike McLOughLin

Lindsay KuFTA

Canyon Golden Ager’s Society 12/12w GA5

Anna ELdRidgE

Mon.-Fri: 9am-7pm Saturday: 9am-6pm Sun & Holidays: 10am-5pm

Over the counter (OTC) products are drugs and they require just as much care when taking them as medications your doctor prescribes. If an OTC drug doesn’t relieve the problem within a week, check with your doctor. Our pharmacists can help you choose the right OTC medication for your needs.

fruit. Get plenty of rest. Throw away used tissues right away so the viruses they contain don’t infect others.

Your vaCCination Centre

cancer a longer time to grow. Antibiotics and vaccines have increased our life spans and our longer lives gives cancer a greater chance of getting established.

Marilee

YORKE

Foot CliniCs Cost: $35.00 Call: 604.869.2486 You may book an

If you have a young child appointment with our registered nurse and (over one year old) who is kept receive a half hour foot awake at night with a cough, try massage, care to nails, giving a teaspoonful of honey. corns and callouses,and It often soothes the throat and Personalized service referral to physician and/or podiatrist when can reduce the cough reflex and is nice to receive deemed necessary.

Here are a few tips for avoiding help the child get a good night’s especially when it Orthotics available. sleep.

Appointments colds: Wash your hands often comes to your medication. necessary. throughout the day. Keep active We all know someone who is Talking to you about your Call the even in cold weather. Exercise affected by cancer. It seems it is medication matters is an store for helps strengthen the immune on the rise and it is. One of the important part of our job. It’s dates and times system. Avoid smoking. Eat reasons for this is that we are a role we feel good about. See available well, especially vegetables and living longer and this gives the you soon!

Order yOur erefills Online at pharmasave.cOm

12/12W P5

A4 Hope Standard Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Vendors, cr afters and home-b ased businesses will be loca ted at 503 Wallace (corner of Wallace St. & 5th A ve.) starting at 11 am

Days 2011 DAYS 2012

Allsys Computers SALES, SERVICE & VIRUS REMOVAL

2% OF ALL SALES

through Dec. 24 will be matched and donated to Holly Days

Star FM Points for Cans - listeners can bring non-perishable food items into the Chilliwack location and receive points for each food item. The food items will be divided between Hope and Chilliwack food banks

Sears “Tree of Wishes” - Customers can purchase a gift for a child aged 9 - 16 years old. Gift ideas are on snowflakes on a tree in the store waiting for a customer to pick up and purchase the gift.

is offering a 10% discount on tires with a donation of food for the food bank

The Hope Standard is collecting unwrapped gifts for all ages newborn to 99 during the month of December. Visit them during their Christmas Open House, Friday Dec. 7 from 2 - 4 pm.

Free Rein in conjunction with Joe’s Restaurant & Lounge. December 7, 2012 from 11:00am – 3:00pm at Joe’s Restaurant & Lounge Outside Patio. For a donation of cash, food or an unwrapped toy receive Hot Chocolate or Coffee and a baked item. For every Fish and Chip order for the day Joe’s Restaurant and Lounge will donate $5.00 to Holly Days!

Hope Visitor Centre & Museum Complex Receive 15% off all purchases (except stamps) with a donation to Holly Days.

Hope Community Carol Festival December 13 • Piano prelude by Laurie Trayer at 6:30 pm • Concert starts at 7 pm Grace Baptist Church

Admission is by donation of a nonperishable food item to Holly Days.

RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

CIBC is having a raffle with proceeds going to Holly Days!

Tickets are $2.00 ea or 2/$5.00 PRIZES 1st - Christmas Wreath 2nd - Food Hamper GO INTO THE BRANCH TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS.

Friday December 7 • Downtown Hope 5 pm Kick off the evening with the Tree lighting in Memorial Park.

7- 7:30 pm C.E. Barry Band performs at Buy & Save Foods parking lot weather permitting 7:30 CE Barry Choir will be caroling up & down Wallace St. 8 - 8:30 pm CE Barry Band performs again at Buy & Save Foods parking lot - weather permitting

Open during

Moonlight Madness • Hockey & Bike Accessories • Skate Sharpening • Pool & Spa Testing & Supplies

Sixth Ave. Sports

CASH ONLY

835 6th Ave. Hope

12/12W_SAS5

11/12W_HD28

Community Services

DANCERS & MUSIC Custom Embroidery & Screening

COME AND JOIN US FOR A NIGHT FULL OF FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT IN MEMORIAL pARk!

Moonlight Madness Sale uP to

CP Holiday Train

80% oFF

in North Bend, B.C. featuring award winning country trio Doc Walker plus folk-pop musician Miss Emily.

Monday, December 17 at 5 pm across from the CP bunkhouse.

Bring a non-perishable food item or monetary donation in support of the local food bank.

SeleCted: • Giftware • Electronics

Christmas Hamper Applications are available at Hope Community Services until Dec. 13. Any person who feels they need a hamper may apply, Monday to Thursday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm - closed for lunch from 12 - 1 pm. Applicants must have proof of address and identification for all people living in the house. The hampers will be available for pick up on December 20th. Donations may be dropped off at Hope Community Services 434 Wallace St. All donations are gratefully accepted & volunteers are always needed.

Hope

in conjunction with the Winter Carnival And Moonlight Madness is excited to bring to Hope, The Heritage Festival!

Check out our 2012 Gift Guide!

235 Wallace St. | 604-869-2486 Store HourS: Mon.-Fri: 9am-7pm Saturday: 9am-6pm Sun & Holidays: 10am-5pm

MEDIA SPONSOR

hopepharmasave.com 12/12W_P5

12/12W_TC5

Helping those in need!

ONLY

12_12W_SNYP5

A greAt Stocking Stuffer! on sale during Moonlight Madness at Pharmasave.

Friday, Dec. 7th 6:00-10:00pm Memorial Park Downtown Hope • Inflatable Sport Carnival Games • Toboggan Run [courtesy of Hope MotorSports Group]

• Outdoor Christmas movies & cartoons

r te you Decora &/or ss busine nd you ws a windo n a prize. i could w be

[courtesy of Hope Entertainment & Market]

12/12W_HCT5

• Tables with Vendors, Crafters will and Christmas Fundraisers Judges n wntow o d g n i stroll g.

• Tillicum Toy Drop (bring your gently evenin e h t n i used games, toys or puzzles) and you will be entered into a draw tos o • Hayrides with Santa h P t Pe Santa [courtesy of the Hope Lions] wit4h- 7 pm ices, • Games, activities & more all Serv rinary e t e V alla around the park Coquih 591 Wallace to n o donati with a euter Your Spay N ociety.

Pet S

Something for all ages!

Hope Rotary

Sharon’s Deli & Lunch Bar

Romano’s

This event was made possible with help from:

Telte Yet Campsite

graphic smarts

Union Bar First Nations

MOONLIGHT MADNESS SALE

Hope Lions

Moonlight Madness

10 % 15 % 20

THE ENTIRE STORE*

Specials Offer % SPeCIalS Hourly1 off 15% allhoney, art supplies, and off craft supplies.

50% OFF

Buy a pound of off fudge, get a 1/4 pound free.

20% OFF *except Lego

SELECT TOYS IN THE STORE

332 Wallace Street (across from Memorial Park) Phone: 604-869-7646

Merry Christmas and Thank You to all of our customers!

-Connie and Tracy 12/12W_CM5

MOONLIGHT MADNESS

Grove Bookkeeping

FRIDAY, DEC 7TH 6-9PM ONLY

GREAT VALUE!

20

Offer 2

Offer 3

604.869.3414 419 Wallace Street [beside CIBC]

%

off

ALL Hanging Fashion & Basics

*Hats, jewellery, and scarves not included in sale.

off Pixel Mountain Studio

FRIDAY, DEC 7TH OPEN LATE UNTIL 9PM VISIT OUR HOPE LOCATION FROM 6-9PM FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNTS THROUGHOUT THE STORE.

Event 1 – Draw your Savings (or wo thing along those lines)

Includes regular, sale and clearance priced merchandise.

from 5% to 50% coupons from FRIDAY, DECDraw 7TH bag 6-9PM ONLY Event 2 - % Off Purchases

! up to $24.99, 15% Off $25+, 20 GREAT VALUE10% 25% Off $100+

10

%

Event 3 – 15% Off Hardlines 7 – 9 p Softlines 9 – 11 pm

off

ALL Hardlines & Linens

Try your luck with the Gift Bag of Savings 8pm - 11pm

Includes regular, sale and clearance priced merchandise.

Excludes tobacco products.

12/12W_F5

F

calendars

1st Annual

12/12W_PM5

e

Hope Standard Wednesday, December 5, 2012 A5

SHOP LOCALLY AND SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY 770 Fraser Street, Hope BC tel#: 604-869-9205

Store Hours: Mon – Thu, Sat: 9am – 5:30pm, Fri: 9am – 8pm, Sun: 10am – 4pm, Holidays: 10am – 5pm

Opinion

A6 Hope Standard Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Published at Hope, Boston Bar, Yale and surrounding area by Black Press

It’s believer beware

It’s less than a month to the apocalypse. Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? Will you even bother, considering the end of the world is nigh?

The ancient Mayans predicted Armageddon for Dec. 21, 2012, the date they stopped calculating their calendar. That’s when the renowned astrologers and mathematicians said the 26,000-year grand cycle of evolution would cataclysmically crash to a halt.

The Mayans aren’t the only doomsayers.

Christian denominations reference a Judgment Day that is the culmination of a great battle between good and evil.

Ancient Norse mythology foretold of a final showdown between the gods.

There are physicists who calculate the end of mankind as a mathematical inevitability, astronomers who say it’s only a matter of time until we’re all snuffed out by a collision with an asteroid or the demise of the sun, geologists who predict we’re one giant volcano eruption away from eternal darkness.

And don’t forget, there were some computer scientists who said Y2K would be the demise of us all.

Of course, for every doomsday scenario, there’s a screenwriter poised at a keyboard trying to turn it into the latest Hollywood blockbuster. There’s nothing like a little end-of-days escapist entertainment to help take your mind off your current problems, like paying the mortgage, and getting the kids to soccer practice.

It’s all enough to make you curl up in a ball on the couch and tune in for that marathon session of Dr. Phil you’ve been denying yourself for so long. Or maybe empty your bank account and go on one last spree of travel, trinkets and T-bone steaks.

Just keep in mind, when it comes to doomsday predictions, it’s believer beware.

– Black Press

B.C. Views

Will truth die on Deficit Hill?

Tom Fletcher Whatever happens in the provincial election five months from now, taxpayers should insist that it be the last spring vote.

Now I know this isn’t sexy like the horse race of popularity polls so loved by the TV news. But integrity of public financial information is the next vital step in democratic reform, even more important than scheduled election dates. And the B.C. tradition of tabling untested election budgets, shutting down the legislature and firing up the campaign buses, has to end.

The B.C. Liberals are on track to surpass the NDP on fudge-it budgets, having put millions into TV ads that insist the 2013 budget will struggle into the black.

OFFICE HOURS Mon.-Wed. & Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

This is the hill Christy Clark has chosen to die on.

Glen Clark set the modern bar with his 1996 election budget. After a run of red ink, it conjured a tidy little surplus that helped the NDP squeak out a win over the plaid-shirted Gordon Campbell.

Campbell’s noisy exit had its roots in his 2009 fudge-it budget, which clung to an outdated $500-million deficit forecast that had already melted down along with banks, auto makers and U.S. real estate. After the election, British Columbians found out we were really $2.8 billion in the red.

Not one to waste a good crisis, Campbell ordered the harmonized sales tax.

Now Premier Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong are proposing to balance the budget and shut down the HST money machine.

Clark gave a speech in Co-

MAIL

Box 1090 Hope, B.C. VOX 1LO

quitlam the day before last week’s budget update, warning it “won’t be pretty.” And it’s not. In September the current-year deficit forecast jumped above $1 billion, largely due to a glut of natural gas. The latest update pushed it near $1.5 billion.

Natural gas royalties are

“The B.C. Liberals are on track to surpass the NDP on fudge-it budgets...” bumping along the bottom, no big change there. But now coal prices and shipments are down, and a slow real estate market has pinched the flow of cash from Bill Vander Zalm’s legacy, the property purchase tax.

I erred in a previous column,

Standard The Hope

saying this year’s deficit is partly due to a staged repayment of federal HST transition money. Not so.

That entire $1.6 billion was booked in last year’s budget, pushing that deficit to a record $3 billion. This means the current $1.5 billion bleeder is based strictly on current revenues, debt servicing and spending.

So how is this sucking chest wound going to suddenly heal next spring?

De Jong provided an early version of his answer in his September financial statement. Amazingly, it projects a recovery of more than $100 million in natural gas royalties next year. Hmmm.

Liquefied natural gas exports to Asia are still years away, and the U.S., our only current energy export customer, is developing its own huge shale gas and shale oil reserves.

In another forecasted miracle,

DEADLINES Display Friday 4 p.m.

Classifieds Monday 5 p.m.

E-MAIL: news@hopestandard.com

CNA CEP SCEP

LABEL

10

2 26

PublishEr AnDrew FrAnKlin 604-869-2421

Editor Kerrie-Ann Schoenit 604-869-4992

AdvErtising PAttie DeSjArDinS 604-869-4990

540 Wallace St., Hope, B.C. every Wednesday by Black Press.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

Copyright and/or property rights subsist in all material appearing in this issue.

The publisher shall not be liable for minor changes or errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The publisher’s liability for other errors or omissions is limited to publication of the advertisement in a subsequent issue or refund of monies paid for the advertisement.

CANADIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION

UNION

sales tax revenue is expected to dip by a mere $120 million as the old provincial sales tax returns next year. In 2014 it is projected to bounce right back to where it is today, around $6.1 billion.

That’s odd. When former finance minister Kevin Falcon announced the transition back to PST last May, he described annual revenue loss of about $500 million the first year, and more than $600 million the next.

Granted, business investment credits and HST rebates to the poor also end, saving the government a pile of cash as this significant tax reform dies.

But it still looks like another fudge-it budget, designed to help another premier avoid the political graveyard at the foot of Deficit Hill.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

ClAssifiEd/CirCulAtion jAnice McDonAlD 604-869-2421

BC Press Council: The Standard is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers.

Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.

Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to : B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Hope Standard Wednesday, December 5, 2012 A7

Letters

Pipeline project has positive impact I attended the open house put on by Trans Mountain Pipelines at C.E. Barry this week.

This was about the proposal currently in the provincial and national approval processes which will twin the pipeline currently running through Hope.

It will use primarily the current right of way from Edmonton through to Burnaby and down to Sumas in Washington State.

The company had all their experts out and made a great presentation through story boards.

It seems really clear to me

that this option is superior environmentally and economically to the plan for the Northern Pipeline route although over the next two years the argument will be put for both and the opportunity for views from all sides will be heard.

In my own case, I am interested in the catastrophic risk management plan (since we are prone to earthquakes). The company has promised to get back to me on that point and the approval authorities will certainly require such assurances.

However, my purpose for writing is to emphasize for readers the positive economic

Craft fair attracts crowd

The annual Christmas Craft Sale, sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, was a busy scene. The generous shoppers donated $300 to Holly Days and the Hope Transition House, and the Legion upper hall was full of tables and hand-made crafts.

The generous crafters, in turn, donated prizes — won by Wendy Kraszlany, Judy McDonald, R.Poirier, Sandra Loring, Pattie Desjardins, Sophie Kassian, Barb Lorillard, Ann Hogan, Larry Holland and Debbie Hopp.

Beta Sigma Phi is donating the proceeds from the sale to Holly Days and to The Hope Transition House. Both groups need our compassion: the first, because there is always a need to share our bounty with those less fortunate; and the second, because, for women leaving abusive situations, Christmas is an especially difficult time of year.

We extend our thanks to the Legion for donating $200 of our hall rental fee to Holly Days to make even more impact on that group, and to all the holiday shoppers for making this such a successful event.

Linda McMullan

The new Trails Crossing board consists of Crystal Kimber, Barbar Faris, Harvey Robinson, Carl Stromquist, Leslie Whittaker, and Joshua Lemmens as president.

A new vision and mandate for the centre and the community has been proposed to work towards self-sustainability. The plan is to open a new media centre and the

making, beading, weaving, and loom work. It is Trails Crossing’s desire to create a venue for all ages and traditions to have an influence in the community and to work together being creative and to learn together about the past and how it helps us build a better future. The gallery will showcase local artist work and provide a place to have showings

laST WEEK WE aSKEd:

Do you plan on spending less this holiday season than last year?

Are you planning to attend this year’s Winter Carnival in Memorial Park?

To answer, visit our website: www.hopestandard.com

Here’s how you responded:

Yes 18% No 82%

Old Fashioned

Service

at Yale Historic Site

Sunday, Dec. 16 • 7:00pm Beautiful Candle-lit Church Carols & Christmas Stories Spiced Cider & Sweets

Come dressed in period clothing 31187 Douglas St., Yale 604-863-2324

Stories, Crafts & Snack Time

FREE Ages 4 - 10 Saturday, December 8 & 15 from 3 - 4:30 pm Saturday, December 22 from 10 am - 1pm includes family lunch 604-869-3261 to register. 1300 Ryder St.

Trails Crossing Gallery and School for carving, crafts and arts. The gallery is planned to open in the new year, with a school that will focus on workshops in carving that includes masks, poles, bows, cedar crafts, flutes, as well as leather crafts such as moccasins, tanning, working with animal hides, leather crafts, as well as cedar basket

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

GOD’S GREATEST GIFT

12/12W_SDA5

thinking given the overall economic climate!), the increase would represent about $222 per household annually available for disposition as district council determines.

The province, in my opinion, gives arbitrary and insufficient support for municipal budgets.

Add to that its penchant for downloading its responsibilities, as well as using conditional grants to gain local support for the government of the day, it would be nice to have the power to better fund our own priorities for a change. Approval of this project would be a good start.

Earl Rowe

Circulation $1.10 per copy retail and 81 cents prepaid by carrier; $42 per year by carrier if prepaid; $61.50 per year by mail in Canada; $185 per year by mail to the USA and international.

All subscriptions are payable in advance of delivery. The Hope Standard’s mail P.A.P. registration number is 7804.

Copyright Copyright or property rights subsists in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of THE HOPE STANDARD. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Unauthorized publication will be subject to recourse by law.

New vision for Trails Crossing Friendship Centre

Thanks for Station House volunteer help The executive and members of Hope Station House would like to thank the folks at Camp Squeah for helping out with the removal of old materials from the outside steps and porch railing at the Station House.

Thank you to Hilbert Corbett for his generous donation of a truck load of road mulch for the Station House as we need more parking spaces for the additional folks that are coming here on a regular basis.

Special thanks this week to the young men from the EXCELL Program here in Hope, George Perry, and Willy Spence for their volunteer work at the Station House. It is much appreciated as we make big changes.

Deryck Forrest

impact for Hope as it is easy to get lost in all the detail.

The company states that in excess of $1.2 million annual taxes will be generated from the increased assessment after the project is completed.

Currently about $600 thousand is generated. By way of example, this injection would fund the annual deficit in local road reconstruction ($150,000 is budgeted but engineering evaluation says $800 thousand is required).

Alternatively the costs to remediate the obsolete landfill site could be mitigated or if the above issues are all dealt with soon (definitely wishful

Editorial Department To discuss any news story idea you may have – or any story we have recently published – please call the editor at 604-869-4992.

Media Partner The Hope

12/12W_YHS5

and openings for works they have made by hand to encourage a cottage in-

dustry as well as draw in tourism into our town.

Joshua Lemmens

NOW OPEN SUNDAYS NOON - 4PM

your old gold = christmas gifts 30 YEARS OF TRUSTWORTHY BUSINESS

SINCE

1981

Abbotsford 604.853.9192 www.leesfinejewellery.com

DEC. 9

9am-2pm Corner of Fourth Ave. & Fort St.

EAGLES LOUNGE Guests Welcome! 604.869.2560 www.foe2690hopebc.com

Do you want to practise forestry in BC? New forestry designation available now The Natural Resource Professional (or NRP) designation is new and recent grads from natural resources conservation programs at the University of BC, Thompson Rivers University and the University of Northern BC can apply today. The NRP designation will allow you to practise aspects of professional forestry in every corner of the province. You might find yourself working for government, consultants, industry, Aboriginal groups and more! For more information and to see which programs qualify, visit our website at www.abcfp.ca.

A8 Hope Standard Wednesday, December 5, 2012

News

Upgrade your skills Upgrade your life

Verdict in West murder trial set for next year

Adult upgrading courses are tuition-FREE* • Complete post-secondary prerequisites • Graduate with your Adult Dogwood • Prepare for the GED • Improve your reading, writing, and math skills • Supported online learning Improve your computer skills for free: • Comp 061 – The basics • Comp 071 – The next steps • Comp 062 – Explore the digital world

Vikki Hopes

New this year!

• Comp 091 – Computer applications

Black Press

Take your office skills to the next level.

Get a competitive edge with job applications.

Apply this course to your Adult Dogwood.

Beginner to advanced classes — Apply now! * ancillary fees may apply

1996-03

Call Hilary at 604-869-9991

ufv.ca/uup

SUDOKU PUZZLE 370

11/12os UFV28

The judge’s verdict is scheduled for Jan. 21 in Jesse Blue West’s murder trial.

Closing arguments by Crown and defence lawyers ended last Tuesday in B.C. Supreme Court in Chilliwack, and Justice William Grist has reserved his decision on whether West is guilty of the first-degree murder of Chelsey Acorn, 14.

Acorn was reported missing from an Abbotsford foster home on June 10, 2005 and her body was found the following April in a wooded area off the Coquihalla Highway near the Carolin Mines exit.

Her skull had been crushed

Faces of Hope

how to play:

• Fill in the grid so that every row, every column & every 3 x 3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

• Each 3 x 3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3 x 3 box.

answers for puzzle 369 SOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR LUNCH! Single Lunch*

ONLY

3 Item Combo*

ONLY

$ 45 6 7 Kan Yon Restaurant

10 varieties to choose from *weekdays 11:00am - 2:00pm

Kan Yon SINCE 1974

$ 45

800 - 3rd Ave. Kan Yon 604-869-2212 SINCE 1974

by a large rock, and she had been buried naked in a shallow grave. She was identified through dental records.

West’s son, Dustin Moir, was convicted of Acorn’s murder in February 2010 and was sentenced to life in prison with no parole eligibility for 25 years.

The pair were both targets of a 2007 “Mr. Big” operation in which they confessed separately to a “crime boss” – actually an undercover officer – that they had killed Acorn.

During his trial, West testified that he lied to the crime boss in order to win favour with him so that he could earn money as a member of the criminal organization.

4 varieties to choose from

Chinese & Canadian Cuisine www.kan-yon.com

Hideo (Ed) Araki was born in Mission, B.C. in 1932, and during the war, was evacuated to Alberta where he worked in the beet fields for 10 years. In 1952, he returned to Hope to become a logger at the Allison Pass Sawmill.

Araki’s passion for sports and fastball was great; he eventually became president of Hope Minor Hockey and coached the ladies fastball team for many years. He also received an Outstanding Service Award in 1993 from Softball Canada for his input into minor softball.

Araki has been a volunteer firefighter in Hope, president of Hope Brigade Days, and a commissioner with Hope and District Recreation and Cultural Services.

He’s also served as president of the Hope Crime PreHIDEO (ED) ARAKI vention Society. Since then, Araki became the coordinator of Hope Block Watch, Crime Free Multi Housing and CPTED; and is on the board of directors of the Block Watch Society of B.C. and the Upper Fraser Valley Crime Stoppers Society.

The District of Hope has greatly benefited from his volunteer work and contributions to the community.

- Contributed by Johanne Losier

December 5th Crossword Puzzle

26. Basics ACROSS 27. Manson murder book 1. German rapper 34. Actress May 4. Aries sign 35. Dry white Italian wine from 7. Atmosphere Verona 8. Send payment for 36. Easily conversed 10. Digs 38. Java pepper vine 12. Pathetically weak 39. Eagle nests 13. Give a thrashing to 40. Irish mother of gods 15. How a witch laughed 41. Belongs to St. Paul’s 16. Being of use or service architect 17. Lassie’s breed 42. Soak flax 18. XXX Olympic site 43. CGS work unit 21. Tax collector 44. Tooth caregiver 22. Above average in size 23. It carries genetic informaDOWN tion 1. Common detergent 24. E. central English river measure 25. Baked pastry-lined dish

2. Island in Venice 3. Establish by law or with authority 4. Exuding a strong odor 5. Walked leisurely 6. A unit of length equal to 1760 yards 8. Return to a useful condition 9. CNN’s Turner 11. Young herring in Norway 12. Disengagement 14. The lion zodiac sign 15. Mt. Washington railroad 17. The brain and spinal cord (abbr.)

19. Last decade of the 20th cent.

20. A major division of geologi-

West said his only role in the murder was to bury Acorn’s body after his son had killed her during an argument at a campground.

Acorn and Moir were in a relationship at the time, West testified.

In videotaped evidence shown at West’s trial, he told two officers that he had knowledge of two other murders.

He testified that he lied about those incidents in an effort to cut a deal and be moved from deplorable conditions in the segregation unit where he was imprisoned.

West has been in jail since his arrest in the spring of 2007. His trial began Sept. 11.

cal time 23. Causes to expand 24. Ed Murrow’s network 25. Happening in quick succession 26. They __ 27. Perceiver of sound 28. The last part of anything 29. Top left corner key 30. Opposite of quiet 31. Knights’ outer tunic 32. Made level 33. Refutes in a legal case 36. Sound of a crow 37. In this place

Answers for november 28 crossword puzzle cAn be found in the clAssified section of this pAper

Hope Standard Wednesday, December 5, 2012 A9

Pixel Mountain Studio

HOPE & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

15% oFF all arts & craft supplies & honey during Moonlight Madness See page 5 for more information

419 Wallace Street [beside CIBC] 604.869.3414

BosTon Bar serviCe serving the Canyon for 23 years!

48075 Trans-Canada hwy. BosTon Bar, BC

604-867-9614 1-866-411-9614

ATTENTION CHAMBER MEMBERS This high-profile advertising space can be yours.

Call Pattie at 604.869.4990 for more information.

Doug Araki, CFP

presents

CHAMBER NEWS

u e

pdates:

Strategic Planning Session - The Chamber had a great Strategic Planning session on Tuesday December 4. Visit our website for more information on that Session!

vents:

Moonlight Madness meets Winter Carnival - Friday, December 7!

There will be great entertainment, shopping and fun stuff happening! The tree in Memorial park will be lit at 5:00pm, there will be music from C.E. Barry band at 7:00 pm, and again at 8:00pm at Buy & Save Foods parking lot, weather permitting, C.E. Barry choir will be out singing at various spots between 7:30 and 8:45 pm, pet photos with Santa at Coquihalla Vet Services for a donation to S.N.Y.P, storefront decoration contest, local groups with hot drinks, and much more!

Many businesses will be open late that night! Also, home-based businesses will be located at the corner of 5th and Wallace (across from Buy & Save Foods)

Local members:

TF: 1-800-778-1133 ext. 213 C: 604-869-1862 E: doug.araki@investorsgroup.com W: www.investorsgroup.com

11/12w C15

540 Wallace Street Hope, BC V0X 1L0 604.869.2421

Coordinated by Deb Romano, the First annual Winter Carnival has lots of fun for the family too! There will be inflatable sport carnival games, a toboggan run, hayrides with Santa, outdoor Christmas movies and cartoons, and other activities all around Memorial park.

Follow us on facebook & twitter or 24/7 online at hopestandard.com

More than just wine & beer kits NEW BUSINESS HOURS: Monday - Friday • 10 am to 6 pm Saturday • 10 am to 5 pm 532Wallace St., 604.869.7582

p

assport to Christmas

For every $10 you spend at participating businesses until December 24, you will receive a stamp in your passport.

Completed passports are your entry for a chance to win an $800 Sears gift card, $250 Rona Gift card or a $100 Pharmasave to gift card. For more information call 2012 the Chamber office.

t s r o p Pass ristma Ch

Next Chamber meeting: January 16, 2013, AdvantageHope office 345 Raab St.

419 Wallace St. 604-869-3111 hopechamber.bc.ca info@hopechamber.bc.ca

From all of us at the Chamber, Happy Holidays!

:

d by

sore

spon

The

Hop

e

A10 Hope Standard Wednesday, December 5, 2012

News

Passport to Christmas

Bridge congestion cleared as new span officially opens Jeff Nagel Black Press

It’s smooth sailing for Highway 1 commuters between Surrey and Coquitlam this week after the new Port Mann Bridge officially opened Saturday with eight lanes flowing.

Drivers raved about the new bridge – and their ability to cross it in record time – after its first big test of weekday conditions on Monday.

“The easiest commute in ages,” tweeted Langley motorist Evangel Biaison.

“Just crossed the Port Mann during rush hour without bumper to bumper traffic for the first time in my life,” said Twitter user ‘Taj’, who estimated he saved 20 to 25 minutes.

Student Avneet Sidhu said he got to class 30 minutes early because of the bridge.

There’s still congestion elsewhere on Highway 1 – the freeway is narrower in Burnaby, where construction will continue through 2013, and long waits were reported heading for the Brunette Avenue exit.

But B.C.’s biggest bottleneck has been unplugged.

The world’s widest bridge had already been running with the normal five lanes – three eastbound and two westbound – but Saturday’s ceremonial removal of traffic cones opened up three more lanes, instantly transforming traffic conditions.

“After years of waiting, drivers get to enjoy a faster, more efficient commute and will have more time to spend with their family instead of sitting in an idling car,” Premier Christy Clark said at the opening.

Port Mann/Highway 1 officials had projected some commutes between Surrey and Coquitlam would fall by twothirds to just over 10 minutes.

The convenience will only be free this week.

Starting next Saturday, regular drivers will pay an introductory toll of $1.50 per crossing (more for larger vehicles) and that will increase to $3 by the end of 2013, or by March for drivers who don’t register before then with the TReO electronic tolling system.

Frequent users can get an unlimited monthly pass – $75 a month while the half-price toll is in effect rising to $150 in a year’s time.

How residents respond to the tolls remains to be seen.

There are fears drivers who refuse to pay will then clog the free Pattullo Bridge, Alex Fraser Bridge and even the Massey Tunnel.

Port Mann/Highway 1 project officials predict the net di-

Participating Merchants

You could WIN one of the following:

version will be modest, with significant numbers of drivers coming back to the corridor who have shunned it for years because of heavy congestion.

Some drivers are dead-set against having to pay to drive over a bridge and vow to boycott the bridge. Other observPick up your passport now at these ers are more optimistic, saying the province’s decision to offer businesses and get started on your way to WIN! half-price tolls as well as other incentives to sign up for TReO sponsored by: should ensure many drivers at Panago's latest crave least try out the system.

The Hope on sale! many Panago's latest crave Thatpizzas, may convince Panago's latest crave pizzas, on sale! to stick with it despite the cost pizzas, on sale! once they’re hooked by the Panago's latest crave ease of the new corridor. pizzas, on sale!

Tens of thousands of drivers Cajun chicken, chorizo sausage, green peppers + START ONE NEW CAJUN cloggedmozzarella phoneon alines the sauce. bed of and fresh passata Cajun chicken, chorizo sausage, green peppers + $ 12" MEDIUM TReO Make website to $13 get a mozzarella on a bed of fresh passata sauce.

PIZZAS! KETTLE BREWED ’emFriday larges for Cajun chicken, chorizo sausage, green peppers + 12" MEDIUM New Orleans Cajun credit for 20 free trips by a FriMake larges for $13 Panago's latest crave mozzarella on a bed’em of fresh passata sauce.

BEER OR WINE Cajun chicken, chorizo sausage, green peppers + pizzas, 12" MEDIUM day midnight deadline. $ on sale!

Make larges NEW mozzarellaCAJUN on a bed of fresh’em passata sauce.for $13 KIT AND RECIEVE 12" MEDIUM More than 60,000 new drivMake ’em largeslatest for $13 crave PIZZAS! Panago's ers signed up that day and New Orleans Cajun Cajun chicken, chorizo sausage + shrimp onPanago's a bed latest crave $25 OFF Cajun chicken, chorizo sausage, green peppers + pizzas, on sale!

Cajun chicken, chorizo sausage shrimp a bed $$ more than 500,000 arewith mozzarella. mozzarella on a bed of+fresh passata on sauce. pizzas, on sale! of chipotle cilantrovehicles sauce topped of chipotle cilantroMake sauce with ’emtopped larges for $13mozzarella.

12" MEDIUM YOUR PURCHASE now registered.

12" MEDIUM The Jambalaya Make ’em larges for $16 Cajun chicken, chorizo shrimp Make ’emsausage larges+for $16 on a bed The province has promised Cajun chicken, chorizo sausage + shrimp on a bed of chipotle cilantro sauce topped$ with mozzarella.

OF A SECOND KIT! New Orleans Cajun 12" MEDIUM of chipotle cilantro sauce topped with mozzarella. The Jambalaya tolls will come off the bridge Cajun chicken, chorizo sausage, green peppers Make ’em+ larges for $16 Cajun chicken, chorizo sausage + shrimp on a bed $ 12" MEDIUM $ redeem this offer between mozzarella bed oflarges fresh passata sauce.

Makeon a’em for $16 of chipotle cilantro sauce topped with mozzarella. in 2050 when the $3.3-billion Nov. 26, 2012-Jan 26, 2013.

Make ’em larges for $13 Make ’em larges for $16 highway improvement project Coupon not applicable with any You could win a trip to New Orleans!

You could win a trip to New Orleans! other offer.

Cajun chicken, chorizo Find sausage, green peppers + is fully Find paid out off. how at panago.com out how at panago.com The Jambalaya mozzarella on a+ shrimp bedonofa bedfresh passata sauce.

You could win a trip to New Orleans!

But some experts say one of Cajun chicken, chorizo sausage $a trip to New could Orleans!

Find out how at panago.com You could wintopped aYou trip Newwin Orleans!

12" MEDIUM of chipotle cilantro sauce withto mozzarella. the bridge’s legacies may have Make larges $13 Find out howfor at panago.com Find’em outlarges how’em atforpanago.com Make $16 been to create a perception of 532Wallace St., 604.869.7582 unfair treatment – with tolls VISIT US ON HOPE 725 4th Avenue Avenue YouHOPE could win725 a trip 4th to New Orleans! applied to bridges in just one Find out how at panago.com part of the region – igniting HOPE 725 4th Avenue HOPE 725 4th Avenue an ongoing debate about “fair Cajun chicken, chorizo sausage + shrimp on a bed CLIENT: Panago INKS: CMYK tolling” reforms that could CLIENT: Panago INKS:sauce CMYK topped withPROJECT: Fall Promo Ads TRIM: 4.3125" x 7" of chipotle cilantro mozzarella.

PROJECT: Fall Promo Ads TRIM: 4.3125" x 7" FILENAME: PP5803_Hope Winter Promo Ads LIVE: n/a see all major roadsFILENAME: eventually 12" MEDIUM November 22, 2012 4:05 PM BLEED: n/a PP5803_Hope Winter Promo Ads LIVE: n/a CLIENT: Panago INKS: CMYK Make ’em PROJECT: larges for $16 PROOFDATE: AT: 100% REVISED: DATE: November 22, 2012 4:05 PM BLEED: n/a Fall Promo Ads TRIM: 4.3125" x 7" tolled.

CLIENT: Panago INKS: CMYK PROOF FILENAME: PP5803_Hope Winter Promo Ads #: 1 LIVE: n/a PROOF AT: 100% REVISED: PROJECT: Fall Promo TRIM: 4.3125" x 7" DATE: November 22, 2012 4:05 PM BLEED: n/a BUILT: Ads LD PROOF #: 1 It will be Metro Vancouver’s FILENAME: PP5803_Hope Winter Promo Ads LIVE: n/a PROOF AT: 100% REVISED: BUILT: LD IN DOWNTOWN HOPE PROOF #: 1 DATE: November 22, 2012 4:05 PM BLEED: n/a second toll bridge, after the BUILT: LD PROOF AT: 100% REVISED: PROOF #: 1 Golden Ears Bridge, which is BUILT: Pay yourLD run by TransLink.

Sear’s bills You could win a trip to New Orleans! here.

The project is not strictly a Find out how at panago.com ! tch bridge. The highway itself has We price Ma 454 g. been expanded and dozens of Ask in-store for details. overpasses have been rebuilt with min. $50 order or added along the 37-kilometre corridor.

Call us for all your catalogue, best selection of every day, HOV lanes now extend anonline & retail orders.

HOPE If 725 4th on Avenue It’s other 20 kilometres east – all organic, natural & specialty foods sale at sears the way to Langley – easing It’s on sale the commute for those who from Maureen & Gerry In Hope! are able to car-pool.

326 Wallace St., CLIENT: Hope Panago INKS: CMYK HOV lane users who regis5th Ave. & Wallace St. 604-869-5318 PROJECT: Fall Promo Ads TRIM: x 7" 604.869.5651 FILENAME: 12-12w4.3125" S5 12/12w BS5 PP5803_Hope Winter Promo Ads LIVE: n/a ter as such and travel during DATE: November 22, 2012 4:05 PM BLEED: n/a peak hours also get a 25 per PROOF AT: 100% REVISED: cent discount. Heavy trucks PROOF #: 1 YOUR COMMUNITY BUILT: LD that travel overnight get a 50 NEWSPAPER per cent discount.

TO THE HOPE STANDARD Work on the western sections of Highway 1 in Burnaby won’t be complete until the end of 2013.

About the same time, the final two lanes of the new bridge HOME DELIVERY 52 weeks will be connected, providing for just $37 10 lanes, five in each direction.

Two lanes each way will including HST be for general purpose trafOffer expires Dec. 21, 2012 fic, one will be for HOV users THE COVER PRICE! and buses and two more will be dedicated local traffic lanes The Hope to handle the large number Call today to subscribe of motorists who go between 604 869 2421 Surrey and Coquitlam.

The old Port Mann Bridge is to be dismantled in 2014.

1st Place: $800 Sears Gift Card 2nd Place: $250 Rona Gift Card 3rd Place: $100 Pharmasave Gift Card

NEW CAJUN PIZZAS!

CAJUN NEWNEW CAJUN PIZZAS! PIZZAS! NEW CAJUN PIZZAS!

New Orleans Cajun

The Jambalaya

New Orleans Cajun $11 NEW CAJUN New Orleans Cajun $1111 PIZZAS! 11 The Jambalaya $13 11 The Jambalaya 13 $13 13 11 13 12" MEDIUM

New Orleans Cajun

11

12" MEDIUM

12" MEDIUM

$

13 12" MEDIUM

The Jambalaya HOPE 725 4th Avenue

CLIENT: PROJECT: FILENAME: DATE: PROOF AT: PROOF #: BUILT:

Panago Fall Promo Ads PP5803_Hope Winter Promo Ads November 22, 2012 4:05 PM 100% 1 LD

HOPE 725 4th Avenue

11/12W P28

CLIENT: PROJECT: FILENAME: DATE: PROOF AT: PROOF #: BUILT:

13

$

Panago Fall Promo Ads PP5803_Hope Winter Promo Ads November 22, 2012 4:05 PM 100% 1 LD

INKS: TRIM: LIVE: BLEED: REVISED:

11/12w HB28

CMYK 4.3125" x 7" n/a n/a

INKS: CMYK TRIM: 4.3125" x 7" LIVE: n/a BLEED: n/a REVISED:

Season’s Greetings

BUTTER 3 for $10

buy & save foods

subscribe today!

NEW SUBSCRIBERS ONLY!

35

%

11/12w HS21

Hope Standard Wednesday, December 5, 2012 A11

Passport to Christmas

to t r o p Pass stmas 2012 Chri

Participating Merchants

With each $10

spent at these participating businesses between Nov. 21 and Dec. 24, 2012 you will receive one stamp in this passport. Your completed passport is your entry for a

y: sored b

spon

Open until 9pm during Moonlight Madness

Furniture - Antiques - ColleCtibles - Art

We ACCept Consignment!

Calder-Stroyan

chance to WIN!!

interiors

12/12w CS5

ope The H

• December 8 “Better Naked” • December 22 “Woody James Dec. 22- Customer Appreciation Day

RIGHT!

Reg. $9.99. 920g size.

While quantities last, no rainchecks

purchase with purchase

Get a Cozy Plush Throw for $9.99 when you spend $30 on any Gift products. Your choice of Red or Cream. Exclusive to Pharmasave.

Also available for purchase for $29.99

sale

7.99

$

SALE DATES DEC. 5 - 11

WE NOW HAVE KENO!

840 5th AVENUE, HOPE PHONE 604-869-5692

Visit pharmasave.com

Prices in effect from November 16 to December 6, 2012

Allsys Computers

12-12 R5

SILVER CHALICE

PUB & LIQUOR STORE 19974 Silverview Rd. 604-860-4442

Pub hours: Sun – Thurs 11am – midnight, Fri – Sat 11am – 2am Store hours: 9am-11pm daily 12/12w SC5

‘Tis the Season for

ENTERTAINING

SaleS, Service &viruS removal

20% off all Printers

MOONLIGHT MADNESS SPECIAL FOR ANY $ SIZE MOCHA

Deli & Bakery Platters to suit your needs.

15% off all Webcams & Speakers 10% off all Keyboards, Mice, Routers, & Graphic Cards Now to Dec 12, while supplies last (in-stock items only) 2% of all sales through Dec. 24 will be matched and donated to Holly Days

4

Open 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., 7 days a week in Hope For weekly flyer Info: www.coopersfoods.com

285B Wallace Street 604.869.3456

®

r

TM

559 Old Hope Princeton Hwy 604.869.3663 12/12w CF5

12/12w AC5

ROADSIDE EMERGENCY KIT SPX EKS-0131

SAVE 32%

3499

Reg. $51.99

canyon cable 930 6th Ave. 604.869.9036

E-800 Third Ave., Hope, B.C. V0X 1L0 604-860-4568 | hopesleep@telus.net

Upcoming Entertainment

Start your day off Folgers Classic Roast Coffee

Floor Model CLEARANCE SALE up to 50% OFF

322 Wallace St. (across from downtown park)

www.bluemoosecafe.com

GROUP LUNCH ORDER

Hey, it’s Christmas...

Take a Friend for Lunch Purchase 2 meals & beverages and receive

$3.50 off

Minimum $20 purchase. Coupon must be presented at time of order. Valid until Jan. 10/13

12/12w CC5

FEATURED HOT BEVERAGE White Chocolate, Raspberry Tea Mocha

875 Water Avenue • 604-869-9909 12/12W_RC5

Fax or call us with lunch order by 10 am and we will deliver it to you for FREE Min. 6 orders. Free delivery within the District of Hope

761 Water Avenue, Hope 12/12w S5 Phone: 604-869-2700 or 604-206-4455 Fax: 604-869-2800

A12 Hope Standard Wednesday, December 5, 2012

News

B.C. deficit forecast grows again

Tom Fletcher Black Press

The B.C. government has increased its deficit forecast for the second time this fiscal year, citing lower revenues from coal sales and continuing low price and sales volume of natural gas.

A slow real estate market has also reduced provincial revenues from the property purchase tax and provincial property tax for schools, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said last Wednesday.

De Jong released the finance ministry’s second-quarter update, forecasting that the deficit will reach $1.47 billion by the time the fiscal year ends March 31.

That’s an increase of $328 million from the

promote its jobs plan.

Speaking for the NDP opposition, MLA Carole James said she does not believe the next budget will be truly balanced, despite a plan to sell government assets that she likened to “selling the family farm.”

James noted that the forecast deficit has grown by about 50 per cent since the last budget, and the B.C. Liberal claims of strict spending control are contradicted by spending $15 million on ads that mainly promote the B.C. Liberal party in the run-up to the May election.

In September, De Jong announced a government-wide hiring freeze and restrictions on travel and other discretionary government spending. Last Wednesday he said $176 million in savings have been identified.

first-quarter forecast released in September.

The September deficit forecast was up $173 million from last February’s budget, attributed mostly to a drop in natural gas prices and sales volume due to oversupply in the North American market.

The finance ministry says natural gas prices and revenues have been flat since September, but coal and property tax revenue are driving a drop of $202 million in expected revenues to the provincial treasury since then.

De Jong said despite the slide in revenues, he is still on track to balance the 2013 budget when he presents it in the legislature on Feb. 19.

That promise is also featured in the government’s current round of advertising to

Rambo souvenir auction on eBay An auction of Rambo souvenirs donated by Regan Greenard of the United Kingdom is now underway on eBay. Items include a one-of-a kind sculpture crafted from the old Rambo Bridge by Hope artist Don Wiens, and a road sign, bag and hat from the 30th anniversary First Blood event held in Hope in October.

To follow the auction visit http://www.ebay. ca/itm/Piece-of-the-famous-Rambo-bridgesouvenir-30th-anniversary-hat-bag-and-sign/150957135646?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=ite m2325bf171e or go to the eBay website and do a search for Rambo souvenirs. The auction runs until Dec. 9 and all proceeds will be donated to the Fraser Canyon Hospice Society in support of their Camp Skylark program for bereaved children, as per Greenard’s request.

How to stay safe on winter roads It is important to know how to drive when weather conditions are dangerous. It is also wise to outfit a vehicle to reduce its risk of slipping and sliding on icy, snowy roads. Here are some tips to follow.

• Limit time spent driving in the snow.

Avoid driving

during snowstorms or directly after whenever possible.

Snow not only makes roads slick, but falling flakes can impair a driver’s visibility and reduce his or her response time. Try to wait until snowclearing teams have salted, plowed and sanded roads before

venturing out.

• Be sure you can see clearly. Clear off the snow from the windshield, side mirrors and windows so it does not compromise your view. Also, top off the windshield fluid so you will be able to clear snow and salt

kick-up from your windshield. Look for a washer fluid that has an antifreeze component, otherwise, your washer jets and wiper blades could be rendered useless. * Drive slowly. Reduce your speed when driving in inclement weather. It can be more difficult to stop or maneuver around a potential obstacle when conditions are less than ideal.

Traveling at a high speed will increase the risk of accidents.

• Leave enough room between you and other motorists.

Tailgating is responsible for many accidents, even when there is no snow on the ground. In inclement weather, it can take longer to slow or stop the car after pressing on the brakes. Having an additional space between your car and the one in front of you helps you avoid a

collision.

• Be aware of black ice. Black ice gets its name from its veritable invisibility.

It is so thin and hard to spot, it just looks like the black asphalt of the road. Black ice tends to form in areas that have had snow or ice melt, which then refreezes at night when temperatures drop.

Be extra cautious on turns and on highway exit and entrance ramps, where black ice frequently forms.

• Steer your car into the skid. Remain calm and do not panic and jam on the brakes if your car starts to skid.

Slamming on the brakes will only exacerbate the skid.

Rather, take your foot off the accelerator, allowing the car to naturally slow down as you turn your wheels into the direction the car is skidding. This should help right the car

and get you back on track.

• Invest in snow tires.

Those who live in especially snowy climates and do a lot of driving would be wise to purchase snow tires. Snow tires, also called winter tires, have special tread patterns that offer better traction in snow and ice. They also are made from softer rubber compounds than regular tires that retain their flexibility in cold weather, allowing the tire to conform to the surface of the road. Although many vehicles come with technology to prevent accidents, they cannot do their jobs if tires are not maintaining their grip on the road.

roads. Therefore, it is better to invest in a set of snow tires that will offer you better protection. When putting snow tires on a car or truck, be sure to do so on all the wheels -- not just the driving wheels. Otherwise you may still risk spin outs or uneven gripping of the road.

It is not a good idea to keep snow tires on all year. Because they are softer, snow tires tend to be more noisy and can wear out faster in warmer weather. Therefore, switch out the tires at the beginning of the snowy season and then before the spring arrives anew.

All-season tires are not a replacement for snow tires. All-season tires are designed to work in all sorts of conditions, from rainy weather to dry

Your winter driving destination store!

Tires, chains and all other accessories.

7560 Vedder Rd., Chilliwack Store: 604-858-9055 Auto Service: 604-858-7245 Store Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am - 9 pm; Sat & Sun: 8 am - 6 pm Service Hours: Mon-Sun 8 am - 6 pm

12/12H_CT6

5580 Vedder Rd., Chilliwack

604-824-1600

website: totalautomotiveltd.mechanicnet.com email: totalautomotive@shawbiz.ca

Authorized warranty maintenance provider for all makes & models of vehicles including cars, light trucks & fleet service.

As well as full diagnosis & repair.

Conveniently located across from Garrison Crossing.

12/12H_TA5

Hope Standard Wednesday, December 5, 2012 A13

News

NDP urges Fraser Health to buy locally farmed food Robert Freeman Black Press

The NDP is calling on the B.C. government to step into food procurement by hospitals that neighbour on key food-producing areas of the province like the Fraser Valley.

NDP Leader Adrian Dix said in a news release that an FOI request sent to the Fraser Health Authority showed “there are no formal policies in place that involve the provincial government using its purchasing power to promote locally grown food in area hospitals, though they neighbor key areas of the Agricultural Land Reserve.”

However, the FHA’s food purchases are handled by the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.

“We don’t track the locally sourced food items simply because they are seasonal and we always buy in season through our contractor Gordon Food Services,” said Anna Marie D’Angelo, senior

media relations officer at the he said, food purchases come out of the health care budget.

VCHA. “Health authorities are She said local menu items served fresh include fruits trying to focus as much of and vegetables such as car- their budget as they can on rots, apples, peaches, blue- patient care,” he said.

Les called the NDP plan berries and all the berries, “simplistic” because “when green beans and broccoli.

Chilliwack MLA John Les, the rubber of reality hits the road, it’s not a dairy farmer that easy” for turned politihospitals to cian, said it’s “There’s clearly buy locally. all very well How e v e r, to encourage room to buy local Dix said 33 individuals to to improve the states and buy locally, provinces, inbut the quanquality of food.” cluding Ontities required tario, already by health auAdrian Dix have policies thorities and in place for the seasonal gove r n me nt nature of profunded bodduce makes it ies to use their institutional a more complicated matter.

“I’m not aware of any pro- buying power to support and ducer in the Fraser Valley is promote locally grown and geared up or able to produce processed food.

“That’s what we’d like to food in the way or in those quantities and at the price see more of,” Dix told Black health authorities can af- Press, adding that the FHA’s contractual agreements don’t ford,” he said.

And at the end of the day, preclude it from buying lo-

We were in town recently to discuss the proposed expansion of the pipeline.

Let’s continue the discussion online.

The next discussion phase begins in early 2013. Watch our website for details.

cally.

“There’s clearly room to buy local to improve the quality of food,” he added.

According to a recent survey of acute care patients in the FHA, only 54 percent of those who responded found the food served in area hospitals satisfactory.

D’Angelo suggested that’s not surprising since the sodium content of hospital food is reduced for health reasons.

“Most people’s diets are too high in sodium, so when they come to hospital they feel the food is bland,” she said.

“We are always adjusting our menus to support the better health of patients and residents, and buying local, when we are able, is one of the ways we do this,” she said.

The FHA serves about five million meals to patients and residents every year, she said, spending about $9.7 million.

With a couple of clicks, add your event today.

www.hopestandard.com

events there’s more v online » YOUR

#1 IN THE BC HOCKEY LEAGUE!

COQUITLAM EXPRESS TONIGHT! Dec. 5th

7:00pm at Prospera Centre

NEXT GAME DAY Friday, Dec. 14th

VS NANAIMO CLIPPERS

CHIEFS HOCKEY...CHILLIWACK’S TEAM For more details: 604.702.0062 www.chilliwackchiefs.net 12/12os C5

TRANS MOUNTAIN EXPANSION PROJECT The Conversation Continues

We invite you to take part in the ongoing discussion about the proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline.

Visit our website and join the online forums to learn more about the project and give your feedback. Send an email, call us or follow the project on Twitter.

Join the discussion: transmountain.com info@transmountain.com 1.866.514.6700 @TransMtn

We appreciate your thoughts. Please send us the feedback form for this phase, found on our website, by Dec. 14, 2012.

CANADA

A14 Hope Standard Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Community

First Annual

Stock-Clearance Event

Advent Walk Residents participating in the annual church-tochurch Advent Walk make their way to Our Lady of Good Hope Parish on Water Avenue on Monday night. The event celebrates the season leading up to Christmas, with each congregation presenting a 10-minute program. The procession started at Hope United Church and ended at Northwest Harvest Church on Third Avenue.

Hundreds of books on sale

25¢ Softcovers 50¢ Hardcovers

ONE WEEK ONLY: DEC 10-15

780 Fraser Ave. 604-869-9947 Facebook: Pages Bookstore 12/12w PB5

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 serviCe 10:00Am

The Rev. Gail Newell The Rev. FRed TassiNaRi

604.869.5402

Church of the Nazarene sunday celebration 5:30 pm

Pastor Andrew Tarrant 604-749-7094 888 Third Ave. www.hopenazarene.ca

hope pentecostal assembly Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada

Corner of 5th & Fort

10:30am Morning Worship & Children’s Sunday School

Pastor Jim Cornock

604-869-9717 Mt. Hope SeventH-Day aDventiSt CHurCH 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

anglican church of the resurrection

Welcomes you to Sunday Worship: 10am Sunday Bible Study: 6-7pm “The Old Testament” 345 Raab St. Rev. Don Gardner 604-823-7165 Anglican Network in Canada

Local info: 604-869-1918

Grace Baptist Church “Imperfect people following a loving God”

12/12W_C5

Kerrie-Ann Schoenit Hope Standard

Interest in Hope Performing Arts Community Theatre is growing.

With every show well-attended, performers are lining up to take the stage.

Cheryl Lynne Lacey started the local theatre company in August 2011 and since then membership has doubled to about 40.

“It’s just been going fantastic. There’s so many creative people in Hope,” said Lacey, who is also the Fraser-Cascade literacy outreach coordinator. “There’s definitely a need for community theatre. When you look at how just dance alone increases your ability to think, rationalize and solve problems, and then add memorizing scripts, learning parts, and working as a team, it really does increase literacy skills.”

This year, Hope Performing Arts Community Theatre is staging the Christmas pantomime Beauty, the Baron, and the Beast, which is written and directed by

Lacey. The musical comedy features about 30 performers, ranging in age from five to 75.

The production is once again set in the town of Hopeful and picks up where last year’s ended, with the Baron being banished to the swamp. The Baron finds out that Mother Goose is inviting storybook characters to town for a Christmas feast.

He escapes from the swamp with the help of a Whistling Pixie and turns himself into storybook beast in order to attend the dinner, determined to ruin the event. Along the way, the Baron finds out about his childhood and learns a big lesson about bullying.

“The message this year is all about family and inclusion,” said Lacey. “It’s got a real surprise ending that wraps up why the Baron is the way he is. It really did end up about the importance of including all members of society and being comfortable with differences. Differences are what cre-

Hope Recreation Community Park

“Helping people take one step closer to Jesus...”

hope united church

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

590 Third Ave.

Sunday Service: 10am rev. ryan Knight

604-869-9381

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)

The District of Hope is hosting a public open house to receive input on the proposed improvements for the Hope Recreation Community Park on 7th Avenue. The improvements may include upgrades to the sports bowl and seating, skateboard area, new mountain bike features, and local trail upgrades.

Residents are encouraged to attend and provide input.

We’re looking for pictures of: • Outdoor Fun • Christmas Lights • Christmas Trees and or Decorations • Pets Send us your photos by December 12th & they may be used in our special holiday edition published on December 24th.

Date: Wednesday, December 5 Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Place: Hope and District Recreation Centre - Conference Centre Room, 1005 - 6th Avenue

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

Wayne Lunderby, Pastor

Contact: Linda 604-869-2073

ate storybooks and towns.”

Returning characters include the Green Geenie, Gus the Goose, Mother Goose, Queen of Hearts, Snow White, Cinderella, Prince Charming, Humpty Dumpty, Repunzel, and the Royal Huntsman.

Beauty, the Baron, and the Beast runs Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Hope Legion. There are also two shows at the Hope Station – Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 23 at noon. The Dec. 15 show is a fundraiser for the Hope & District Arts Council. Admission is $8 with a food bank donation. Admission to the Dec. 22 performance is $10 and $12 on Dec. 23, which includes brunch. Children are half price for the first two shows.

Tickets for Dec. 15 are available from Hope Arts Gallery and The Art Machine.

Hope Signcrafters has tickets for the Dec. 22 show. Anyone interested in attending on Dec. 23 is asked to contact Lacey by Dec. 20 at 604-206-7227 or hopepact@ gmail.com.

DISTRICT OF HOPE

www.gbchope.com

Stories, Crafts & Snack Time Service held 2nd & 4th free ages 4 - 10 Sunday of each month.

604-869-3261 to register.

1300 Ryder St.

Christmas pantomime returns to stage

949-3rd Ave. • 604.869.5524

GOD’S GREATEST ST. PAuL’S EvAnGELiCAL LuThERAn ChuRCh GIFT Saturday, Dec. 8 & 15 3 - 4:30 pm Saturday, Dec. 22 10 am - 1pm includes family lunch

KERRIE-ANN SCHOENIT THE STANDARD

Drop off at 540 Wallace St. or email news@hopestandard.com

For more information District of Hope 604-869-5671 info@hope.ca 11/12W_HP14

Hope Standard Wednesday, December 5, 2012 A15

Community

Adult literacy funding for Hope area The University of the Fraser Valley and New Page Human Services Society are among 68 groups across the province that will receive a portion of $2.4 million in adultliteracy project funding.

Projects funded under CALP receive up to $40,000 (New Page Human Services Society has been awarded $26,823) each to provide instruction and support to adult learners in everything from basic literacy to high school

completion. They focus on the individual goals of learners such as improving their literacy skills in order to enhance their quality of life, improve their employment opportunities, further their education and increase their involvement in their families and communities. Most also offer one-on-one tutoring by trained volunteers, small-group classes and other types of learning tailored to adults.

“Working together, we’re opening doors for thousands of adult learners – helping them upgrade their reading and writing skills so they can pursue higher education and training, advance in their lives and careers, and more fully engage in their communities,” said John Yap, minister of advanced education, innovation and technology.

To learn more, visit http://www.aved.gov. bc.ca/literacy/calp.htm.

CoMMunITy CaLendaR

Congratulations to

Sherry Farley

the winner of the Kitchen Aid Food Processor courtesy of Cooper’s Foods. Presented by Jeff Lebsack, manager of the Hope store. ★★ stivetes e f 2 201 avouri ★ ★ f ★

Monday

Hope Al-Anon Group Meeting: Welcome and support friends and families of problem drinkers.

Monday, Dec. 10 8 p.m.

Fraser Canyon Hospital meeting room 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-7078 Auxiliary to the Fraser Canyon Hospital/Fraser Hope Lodge: We do fundraising for our hospital and lodge throughout the year. We have two gift shops with handmade afghans, baby layettes, jewelry, sweets and cards.

Monthly meetings held in the hospital conference room, downstairs.

Monday, Dec. 10 1 p.m.

Fraser Canyon Hospital 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-3517

Tuesday

Community Choir: We practice weekly and present one or two concerts a year, as well as participating in the Community Christmas Carol Evening.

Tuesday, Dec. 11 7 p.m.

Hope United Church 310 Queen St. 604-869-8435 Hope Homelearners Group: Come and meet other homeschooling families in your community! Children and caregivers welcome.

Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 11 6:30 p.m. Hope Library 1005 6th Ave. 604-860-0308 Hope Library Book Club: You don’t have to be a regular book club member. Just drop in whichever month you can make it. Pick up the monthly book selection at the library anytime and get ready to share your thoughts! Tuesday, Dec. 18 6:30 p.m. Hope Library 1005 6th Ave. 604-869-9262 Hope Library Holiday Cheer Week: Celebrate the season with music, displays, last minute gift ideas and seasonal treats! Tuesday, Dec. 18 to Sunday Dec. 23. Hope

Library 1005 6th Ave. 604-869-2369

THuRsday

A Very Merry Christmas: Join the Hope Christian Women’s Club for breakfast and Christmas caroling with Michelle Chisholm and Suzanne DeGroot. Hear about gift ideas from Fraser Canyon Hospital Auxiliary gift shop volunteer Susan Kawakami and listen to speaker Hilda Lakusta talk about experiencing “acceptance.” Thursday, Dec. 13 9 a.m. Kimchi Restaurant 621 6th Ave. 604-869-8420 Annual Christmas Music Festival: Piano prelude

by Laurie Trayer starts at 6:30 p.m. The concert starts at 7 p.m. featuring school choirs, church choirs, Hope Community choirs etc. Admission by

Got a news tip or story idea?

donation of non-perishable food item to Holly Days. Thursday, Dec. 13.

Grace Baptist Church 949 3rd Ave. 604-869-5886

FRIday

Hope Genealogy Club: Join others who are interested in ancestry associated items. Looking for a long lost family member? This group might be able to help with that! December is “Show & Tell” month. Bring along a family heirloom or interesting article.

Friday, Dec. 7 10 a.m.

Golden Agers Hall 560 Douglas St. 604-869-5925

saTuRday

from Dec. 1-28. Ila is a wildlife artist who has also painted pictures of sharks and written a book about her experiences swimming with sharks in Tahiti. Artist reception on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 2-4 p.m. Hope Arts Gallery 349 Fort St. 604-869-5925 Winter DVBS - God’s Greatest Gift: Stories, crafts and snack time for ages 4 - 10. Call to register.

Saturday, Dec. 8 3 p.m.

Mt. Hope Seventh-day Adventist Church 1300 Ryder St. 604-869-3261

★

★

★

★

• Appetizers ds • Soups, Sala & Sides hes • Main Dis & • Desserts Cookies

sunday

Blue Christmas: For when the season hurts. Candle lighting, readings, poetry, and prayers of healing and hope for all who have experienced loss and find Christmas difficult. Sunday, Dec. 9 7 p.m. Christ Church Anglican Church 681 Fraser Ave. 604-869-5402

★

★

★

★★ -long!

Sing-a

ic ion with our class Carols sect Christmas

e The Hop

Look for this year’s Festive Favourites in today’s paper!

Thank you to everyone who submitted recipes.

540 Wallace St. 604-869-2421 www.hopestandard.com 12/12W_HS5

DISTRICT OF HOPE

WINTER OPERATIONS – SNOW Priority Route system in order of importance - District of Hope Policy Manual

Eternity’s Children: An eclectic showing of artwork by Sunshine Valley resident Ila Marie France Porcher in the Backroom

Follow us on facebook & twitter, or 24/7 online at hopestandard.com

Contact Kerrie-Ann at 604-869-4992 or email:

hopestandard .com news@

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 228

Annual General Meeting December 11 7 pm

Election of Officers All members please attend.

Congratulations to Carol Cameron the winner of our TV raffle Thank you to all who supported us.

Holiday Events at the Legion • Christmas Meat Draw December 22 • New Year’s Eve Party: featuring Swampwater

Royal Canadian Legion 12/12w L5

Wheelchair Accessible Br.#228 • 344 Fort St. 604-869-5465

FIRST PRIORITY:

Arterial Roads; Major Collector Roads; Bus Routes; Police Station; Fire Stations; Ambulance Stations; Hillside Areas; School Zones; Downtown Business Section

SECOND PRIORITY:

Residential Areas between Arterial and Major Collector Roads, plowed during regular working hours only (7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

THIRD PRIORITY:

Remaining Residential Areas, plowed during regular working hours only (7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

PLEASE NOTE:

X DO NOT plow snow from your driveway into the street, gutter, or sidewalk. Please remind your ❏ snow removal contractor to place the snow on your private property.

X PLEASE PARK in your driveway when snow is forecast ❏ X Every residential street cannot be plowed first – please be patient ❏ X Ensure your vehicle is equipped with winter traction tires ❏ X The District of Hope owns 4 plow trucks, 1 grader, 2 backhoes for snowplows ❏ X In case of emergency and when emergency vehicles (ambulance, first responders ❏ etc.) are dispatched, snow crews will respond immediately. Every effort will be made to ensure public safety and accessibility within our available resources.

11/12w DOH28

A16 Hope Standard Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Sports

Hope has a new sporting goods store Water testing, bike repair, and skate sharpening services offered

Hope Standard

When Cheyenne Sports went out of business in the fall of 2011, Hope was left with a major void.

The town could get by with one less motel, restaurant or gas station — but one less sports shop meant no sports shop between Agassiz and Princeton.

If you needed a puck, you were out of luck. Fishing gear? None of that here. A tube for your bike?

Take a hike.

After a year of doing without, Hope now has a partial answer to the problem. Brad Pelletier, the former Cheyenne owner, is back on his feet and operating under a new name: Sixth Avenue Sports.

His new shop — across from the bowing alley parking lot on Sixth Avenue — is more of a sports boutique than the wideranging store he used to operate... but it’s a start and Pelletier says he’s hoping to build things back up.

The last year has given Pelletier time to assess his future path.

“I realized that I have a lot of experience in a very narrow market,” he said.

When no one else stepped up and filled the sports void during the summer months, Pelletier got moving on his opportunity.

“I’m primarily focusing on labour enterprises, to start with,” he said.

It’s a one-man operation at present, keying on the skills and experience Pelletier built up in his time at the other store. There, he started as a bike mechanic and eventually took over ownership from Bruce and Janice McDonald.

When Cheyenne Sports closed, there was nowhere to get your swimming pool or spa water tested locally. You had to go to Chilliwack. Now: Pelletier can do your testing and supply the chemicals to bring your water back in balance.

Former Cheyenne bike mechanic Eric Laaback was doing repairs out of his house on an ad hoc basis during the past year but now there’s a storefront with regular hours and a wide stock of

BARRY STEWART / THE STANDARD

After about a year away from the sporting goods business, Brad Pelletier has re-entered the local market, opening a sports shop on Sixth Avenue, across from the bowling alley parking lot. Store hours will be tailored to the season.

parts.

Staff at the Hope Arena have been able to sharpen skates for many years, though they can

often be busy with their other duties, such as cleaning the ice or doing other maintenance... meaning you may have to wait.

Now, Pelletier has a skate sharpener in the front of the store. You can drop your skates off, or wait while they get tuned up.

upcoming events at the rec centre Christmas “Tween” December Events!

Christmas Origami Dance Christmas Cookie Decorating Fri. Dec. 14 No Bake Christmas Squares Christmas Centerpieces

Skate and Photos with Santa Sun. Dec. 9

Special Events Courtney Mermaid Sat. Dec. 8

Lots more programs/details are available online or pick up a copy of our Fall Activity Guide!

“I also have a rivet machine, so I can repair skates,” added Pelletier. “I can also replace the blades and holders.”

With the hockey season in full swing, Pelletier has brought in stock to answer immediate needs of players. There’s lots of stick and sock tape, skate laces and neck guards.

“I’ve got some sticks,” said Pelletier, “enough, if someone’s come to Hope for a tournament and they’re in a dire need.”

When the bike season returns in the spring, Pelletier said he plans to bring in BMX bikes to meet the demand for riders who use the local bike park.

Pelletier also offers a uniform service for teams or businesses, supplying cresting and numbering for shirts, hats, jackets and jerseys.

As the days roll by, Pelletier said he’s getting feedback from what the townsfolk are looking for.

“People have come in, asking for golf balls, tennis balls, basketballs and inflating needles,” he said. “I’m keeping a list and I’ll see what makes sense to keep in stock.

“At the old shop, I had as many as 70 or 80 suppliers. Here, so far, it’s only five... but we’ll maybe build it up to 10.”

What he can’t meet at present are the hunting, fishing, footwear and apparel needs of the community.

“Those are inventory-heavy,” said Pelletier. “As we expand, we’ll see what the town needs and what the market will bear.”

He hasn’t finalized his hours but Pelletier said, “I’ll tailor the hours to serve the season we’re in.

For example, if there’s a tournament weekend, I’ll be open longer.”

Pelletier is heartened by the number of well-wishers who have been popping in to visit with him at the new store.

“This past week, I’ve realized how much I missed the people,” he said. “They make it all worthwhile.”

Fitness passes make great gifts!

Hope & District

Recreation & Cultural Services

1005-6th Ave. • 604-869-2304 “Best Ice in BC” website: www.fvrd.bc.ca • email: leisure@fvrd.bc.ca

12/12W HR5

Barry Stewart

Hope Standard Wednesday, December 5, 2012 A17

HOME & BUSINESS

COMPUTERS

AUTOMOTIVE

FRASER CANYON Hope Auto Body Ltd. GLASS LTD. Windshield replacements Rock chip repairs All private insurance co.

Certified Automotive Glass Technician 35 yrs exp.

Full Service Glass Shop

DOMESTIC & IMPORTS

604-869-9514 • 531 Corbett St. FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY ASK FOR DETAILS. -

FLOORING

CANYON CARPETS CARPETS FLOORING TILE BLINDS PAINT

549 Wallace St• 604.869.2727

PLUMBING & HEATING • Gas, Oil & Propane Furnaces • Water Heaters • Class A Gas Fitter

LLOYD’S UTILITIES

604-869-0400 604-869-1111

Hey! If this got your attention, then it worked...

& Service

• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility - all insurance company estimates written here

966 6th Avenue, 604 •869 •5244 www.hopeautobody.ca

604-869-3456 1-877-7ALLSYS

285B Wallace Street info@allsyscomputers.com

BONDED, TICKETED & INSURED

604.750.0159

SPACE FOR RENT This spot can be yours for as little as $47.50 per week.

Make a 3 month commitment & get our business of the week ad for no extra cost.

Call us at 604-869-2421 or come by the office 540 Wallace Street to book your ad.

WCB Insured.

Contact Jeremy for a FREE ESTIMATE

604-750-8025

Meet your local

Business Professionals ELECTRICAL

• New Construction • Renovations

Scott Gilbert 604-860-8605 Bonded/Insured Hope, B.C. 94574

Scott Gilbert has been in business as Kenlin Electric for the past 5 years. Scott started his electrical career in Alberta where he worked as an electrician for about 10 years. He moved to the Hope area about 6 years ago and then started his

own business.

Scott and his wife have been married for 12 years and have 2 children ages 6 and 9.

Working in a small town Scott knows that he can’t specialize in any one area.

Kenlin Electric is able to

handle all your electrical needs from replacing 1 fixture to installing a new service. Scott works hard to satisfy his customers.

He puts in the extra effort to make sure that people are happy.

call today to advertise your business: 604.869.2421

GLEN TRAUN

LANDSCAPING • Commercial & Residential Yard Maintenance • Hydro Seeding • Brush Chipping

604-869-2767

• Residential • Rural • Commercial

Hey! If this got your attention, then it worked...

LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING

Servicing Hope & Area since 1979

PLUMBING

BLUE’S PLUMBING Hope & Area

• Roofing • Siding • Windows • Doors & more

“Protecting your inside from the outside”

call today to advertise your business: 604.869.2421

Got the plumbing blues?

Precision Exteriors

GrassCutting HedgeTrimming YardCleaning GutterCleaning PressureWashing WasteRemoval

Mike: 604•703•8510 604•869•8415

TREE SERVICE UPHOLSTERY PHILLIPS O GE R S TREE SERVICES R • Removals Upholstery • Toppings • Chipping Furniture, • Limbing Windows, Fabric Free Estimates & Fully insured.

604-869-9990

604.860.0939

rogersupholstery@telus.net

In-home & on-line estimates

SPACE FOR RENT

Hey! If this got your attention, then it worked...

call today to advertise your business: 604.869.2421

ADVERTISING DEADLINE:

Mondays at 4:30pm

12/12W_BS5

Call Janice: 604.869.2421to set up a package to suit your needs.

RESIDENTIAL

• Cloverdale Paint Dealer • Blinds • Carpet & Vinyl • Ceramic Tile • Hardwood • Laminates • Free Estimates • Expert Installation

SPACE FOR RENT

Allsys IT Computer Sales

CONSTRUCTION SPACE FOR RENT

COMMERCIAL

AUTOMOTIVE

A18 Hope Standard, Wednesday, December 5, 2012

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

TRAVEL 75

TRAVEL

Condominium Hotel 1-2-3 BR Condominiums 825 - 1850 sq. ft. Convenient Beach Access Heated Pool/Hot Tub In-room Washer /Dryer Flat Screen TV’s Free Wi-Fi Private Balconies Daily Housekeeping Handicapped Rooms Available Weekly / Monthly Rates Free Local Calls Free Local Beach Transportation Conveniently Located to Shops and Restaurants www.crystalpalmsbeachresort.com 1-888-360-0037 11605 Gulf Blvd. Treasure Island FL 33706

BURCHELL, Walter “Bill” Walter “Bill” Burchell passed away on November 30, 2012 at 73 years of age.

Bill was predeceased by his parents: Maisie and Walter Burchell. He is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette; son, William (Nancy) Burchell; grandsons, Alec and Nate; sister, Jean Moss; and brothers, Ray and Roy Burchell.

A Prayer Service will be held at Our Lady of Good Hope Roman Catholic Church, 671 Water Avenue, Hope, BC on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

A Traditional Service will take place, at the same Church, on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Peter Altamirano officiating. The Burial at Our Lady of Good Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery will follow the Service. A Reception will follow the Burial, back at the Church hall.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Father Peter Altamirano, OMI and the CWA members for all their heartfelt support.

Bill will be remembered as a good husband, good Dad … an all round Good Guy!

August 16, 1938 November 28, 2012

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

• Advancement Opportunities • Excellent Remuneration & Benefits

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES $294.00 DAILY MAILING POSTCARDS! Guaranteed Legit Work.

Register Online! www.ThePostcardGuru.com ZNZ Referral Agents Needed! $20-$95/Hr! www.FreeJobPosition.com Multiple $100 Payments To Your Bank! www.SuperCashDaily.com More Amazing Opportunities @ www.LegitCashJobs.com ACCOUNTING & TAX FRANCHISE - Start your own Practice with Canada’s leading Accounting Franchise. Join Padgett Business Services’ 400 practices. Taking care of small business needs since 1966. www.padgettfranchises.ca or 1-888-723-4388, ext. 222.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION

Christ Church - Hope Parish Christmas Tea Raffle Winners 1. $150.00 cash June McConnell 2. Coopers Gift Card ($75.00) Lois Wilson 3. Christmas Plant Isobel Karst

and protect your right to compensation. 778.588.7049 Toll Free: 1.888.988.7052 Julie@LawyersWest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

42

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: SET of keys on Wallace St. Call (604)869-2421

TRAVEL 74

TIMESHARE

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today.

100% Money Back Guarantee.

FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248

Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or e-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

DRIVERS Class 1 Drivers wanted. Offering top pay. Close to home. Family comes first! 1 year flat deck exp. & border crossing a must. Email resume & driver abstract to:

robin@spruce hollowheavyhaul.com EXP CLASS 1 TEAM DRIVERS Earn up to $6500/mo. Send resumes mj@synergytruckingltd.com Fax:604-598-3497

Help Wanted!!! Make $1000 a week mailing brochures from home!

FREE Supplies! Helping HomeWorkers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity! No experience required.

Start Immediately! www.mailingca.com

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Land of the midnight sun and home to the spectacular skies of the Northern Lights.

Whitehorse General Hospital has the following openings:

If YES, call or email for your

Rosemary passed away at Lions Gate Hospital. She grew up in Hope and made her home in Squamish BC. She is predeceased by her mother Martha Haines, father William Haines, sister Sandra Haines. She survived by her husband John, 2 sons, John Jr., and Jeff, sister Deloras (Larry) Abar, and many nieces and nephews.

Celebration of life will be held at a latter date.

DRIVER (CLASS 5)

MEDLEY, Shamberg John

FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION

Feb. 22, 1956 - Dec. 2, 2012

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Growing Surrey building products company requires a full-time Driver. Heavy lifting involved.

Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with:

• Pharmacy Manager • Pharmacy Technician II • Manager, Nutrition Services • Registered Nurse • Microbiology Charge Technician • Quality Assurance Technician • Traditional Diet Coordinator

115

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training.

Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

Apply online! IHEschool.com 1-866-399-3853

130

Awarded one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2012

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators.

Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Ho Ho Ho

Lets Make Some Dough!!!

No Grinches Allowed!

Join our Promo Team!

F/T $11-$20/hr advancement, paid weekly Call Amber

(604) 777-2195 Apply online today! wghjobs@wgh.yk.ca www.yukonhospitals.ca LEARN FROM HOME. EARN FROM HOME. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand. Lots of jobs!

Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada.

Thousands of graduates working.

32 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800665-8339, 604-681-5456.

WELDER needed for manufacturing shop in Hope. Must have C level ticket. Ability to follow work orders and instruction. Responsible for repairing and fabrication with a commitment to fine detail and strong organizational skills. Send resume to: info@webcomillsupply.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

HOUSEKEEPER wanted, Clean House / Office, Flexible hours. Contact 604-860-3789

LOOKING TO HIRE?

Email: lisa@blackpress.ca

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE & Flea Market Legion Hall Sunday, Dec 9 9 am - 2 pm

Part time, Building Maintenance Apply in person

Table Rentals call 604-869-2174 admission by donation to the food bank

Slumberlodge Motel 250 Fort St. Hope THE LEMARE Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Grade Hoe Operator-with Coastal Logging Roadbuilding experience •Coastal Certified Hand Fallers •Coastal Certified Bull Buckers •Off Highway Logging Truck Driver •Grapple Yarder Operators • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

XMAS CASH-PAID TO WALK! Door-to-Door Delivery. Start now. email: hiring@doorknobads.com or (1) 604-998-1919 ext. #105

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

F/T CNC MACHINISTS & MACHINE OPERATORS

PERSONAL SERVICES 173

MIND BODY SPIRIT

WONDERFUL Massage

•Horizontal Boring Mills •Horizontal & Vertical Lathes •Vertical Machining Centres

Top Wages & Benefit Package

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

Fast, Easy, 100% Secure.

1-877-776-1660.

New GIRLS, New LOOK, New Management!

Need CA$H Today?

604-746-6777 2459 McCallum Rd. Abby. *****Hiring New Girls*****

Own A Vehicle?

Borrow Up To $25,000

No Credit Checks!

173A

COUNSELLING

For Restless or Cramping Legs. A Fast acting Remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. www.allcalm.com, Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

173E

HEALTH PRODUCTS

HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds by New Year’s Eve and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today Call 1-800-854-5176.

Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

188

LEGAL SERVICES

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.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

(to qualified individuals)

E-mail: ellerymfg@telus.net

Call: 604-882-9122 Fax: 604-882-9124 HEAVY DUTY Mechanic (Fraser Valley).

We are a well established medium size contractor serving the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley area since 1969. We are recruiting a Heavy Duty Mechanic stationed at our Abbotsford shop. You will be responsible to service, maintain and repair our fleet of mobile paving and grading equipment in addition to undertaking basic welding and fabricating duties to upkeep equipment.

Must have a good understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems and have a keen eye for preventative maintenance practice. You must have a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and a safe driver’s abstract in order to drive our service truck to respond to field service requests. A min 3yr experience is needed along with Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate and you must possess an ability to work in a team environment and at times with limited supervision. This is a unionized position paying very competitive wages and an extensive benefits package for the right candidate. Respond by email to: nickjs@telus.net JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a few more good people.

Busy, modern shop. $25. $31./hour + bonus, benefits. Great community. Inquire or send resume.

Fax 403-854-2845; Email Chrysler@telusplanet.net.

PERSONAL SERVICES

Reach Out To Qualified Candidates Today!

Advertise your job postings with ease and reliability.

We can help you source candidates locally or province wide with our proven advertising methods in over 96 community publications.

Contact us today for customized packages and pricing!

Ladies Auxiliary

TEMPORARY HELPER

EDUCATION

· Relocation support provided · Competitive compensation packages · Excellent educational and professional development opportunities · Employee Recognition Program

Denied Long-Term Disability Benefits or Other Insurance?

ESSIAMBRE, Rosemary (nee Haines)

114

HAWAII ON THE MAINLAND, healthy low-cost living can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condominiums, 24/7 secured Community, Costa Rica “friendliest country on earth”!

1-780-952-0709; www.CanTico.ca.

Sham Medley passed away peacefully at his home in Port Moody, BC. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Diana; sons: Craig (Val), Roger (Shawna), and Mike (Angie); grandchildren: Whitney, Travis, Kyle, Scott, Taylor, Nathan, Joseph, Dean and Shayla; step children: Chris (Judith), Christine (Cameron), Dean, Talon, Parris and Phoenix; sister Marilyn, her children, Chris, Scott (Lori), Justin, Tyler and Kirsten.

Special thanks to Dr. D Kahwaji and staff for their abundant care and patience.

You may be gone but never forgotten! You will forever be in our hearts.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Whalley Branch #229, 13525-106 Ave., Surrey, BC. on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 1 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stoke Foundation can be made in Sham’s memory.

33

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

PURE CHI. Relaxing Chinese Full Body MASSAGE ~ 604-702-9686 9am-11:30pm 9263 Young Rd Chwk www.purechimassage.com

182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

239

COMPUTER 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

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

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

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

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.

LOAN HELP - Consolidate all your credit cards, bank loans, income tax debt and payday loans into ONE small interest-free monthly payment. Contact us ASAP TOLLFREE 1.888.528.4920.

260

ELECTRICAL

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

✓ 275

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-869-2421

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

ANSWERS FOR NOVEMBER 28 CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Wednesday, December 5, 2012, Hope Standard A19 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

PETS 477

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

Call Ian @ 604-724-6373

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

287

563

GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

BILL’S CUSTOM Cabinets, Chilliwack, BC - QUALITY Kitchens, Vanities, Custom Cabinetry & Countertops since 1975. For pictures & ideas, check us out on Facebook or www.billscustomcabinets.com - Call us today at (604) 795-2506. ** From your inspiration to our installation, we are dedicated to quality workmanship & superior service always! **

300

603

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. 8 weeks old, purebred long hair female.

Vaccinated & pad trained. $900 $1200. (604)807-9957

LANDSCAPING

627

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

338

HOMES WANTED

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

PLUMBING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat rfs. Cln Gutters $80. Liability Insur. 1-855-240-5362

Mainland Roofing Ltd. 25 yrs in roofing industry

Family owned & operated.

Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr.

604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com

374

ACREAGE

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

MOVING & STORAGE

$38/HOUR PLUMBING, HEATING plugged drains. Big & small jobs.

Local & licensed cell (778)549-2234

TREE SERVICES

PHILLIPS TREE SERVICES, Removals, Toppings. Free estimates & Fully Insured. Call 604-869-9990

Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

CHINESE SHAR-PEI PUPPIES MINI’S/TOYS - M & F $1200.00 604-315-8774 WWW.WRINKLESRUS.COM European German Shepherd pups, 9 weeks, nice, classic colors. Lrg dogs CKC + all shots $1000/ea & up. 2 F. 604-538-4883 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES P.B. $1200: Born Sept. 29th.

2 Male, 1 Female. (778)863-6332 GOLDEN RETRIEVER X COLLIE (Lassie) pups. You can’t find a better combo of smart and loyal dogs.

Born Oct 13, ready Dec 8. Both parents on site. Raised in home with kids, cats & other dogs. Dad 75lbs (Golden) is OFA hip cert. free of hip displasia & eye cert. mom also (rare blue headed white Collie, 48lbs).

Both parents 4H (obedience, showmanship & agility) dogs. 5 Males (3 are blue merle) & 3 females (black). $500. Mission, 604-820-4827

New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $66,900.

Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Glenbrookhomes.net

636

AKC English bulldogs pups available dewormed. Microchipped.

All akc papers in hand 1 year health guarantee. They will also come with first set of shots. Text 916-6689109 or Email:joehatfield211@yahoo.ca CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 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 CHIHUAHUA, FEMALE, 1 year old, long hair, $500. Please call 604-794-7347

Ross Fullbrook Royal LePage 604-792-0077

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

HOPE, Newly reno’d commercial storefront in centre of town for rent or lease, 1200 sq ft, avail immed. $890/mo. Call 1-604-505-1077 or 1-604-267-7473

752

HOPE, 3 bdrm townhouse, 1 1/2 bath, full bsmt, No Pets, $850/mon.

1-604-858-4629

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS HOPE

In a 55+ community in Hope. Mobile homes for sale 2 bedrooms from $14,000 to a brand new one for $74,000. 2- Vacant pads for rents.

Call Gordon 604-240-3464

HOMES FOR RENT Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

HOPE

HOPE, 3 bdrm house with unfinished bsmt in Silver Creek, incl. 4 appl., N/S, completely reno’d. Tenant must be tidy with good ref. $1000+util. 604-302-5100 HOPE

3 BDRM TOWNHOUSE 1 1/2 baths, newly reno’d, fenced backyard, 4 appl., Attached storage area. Incl. heat Swiss Mountain pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, dewormed. $500. 604-795-7662

YALE, WOW 395K- 3+ acres, 2 houses, 600 ft Fraser River frt. 2 hrs from Vanc. Dan (604)860-3454

RENTALS 700 VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, vet✓ champion lines, $850. 604-8192115. vizsla@telus.net

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING RENT TO OWN No Qualification Required, Flexible Terms! Cloverdale – 60th Ave &176th St. Spacious 742 sf.

1 Bdrm. Condo. Only $880/mo.

Option Fee Required 604-657-9422

APPLIANCES

KITCHEN AIDE Built-in Fridge, model KBLC36FMS02. As new. Under warr. $3900: (604)536-4226

545

FUEL 706 Eagle Valley Premium

WOOD PELLETS $4.30/40lb bag when purchasing a skid of 60 bags OR $5.10/40lb bag individually Call 604-869-9952 or 604-819-3593 20305 Flood Road, Hope

548

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

560

MISC. FOR SALE

GREAT GIFT IDEA!!

ChillSpot is The COOLEST Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months.

Use promo code COOLGIFT For 10 % off! www.chillspot.biz

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOPE, 4 bdrm, 4 appl. garage, walking distance to schools, NS, NP, references & damage deposit required. $900/mon. Avail. now.

604-869-3130 or 604-795-1524

2 BD, 1bth Chlwk suit for rent. No smk. no pets. 700/mnth. Call Gerry 604-861-7560 HOPE, 1 & 2 BEDROOM APT., for rent $500 - $600, Park Royal, heat & hot water inc., balcony, covered parking, 55, NP, NS. Best Loc Hope.

Ref’s required.

Call (604)860-0236 Linda or (604) 8251444 HOPE, 1 bdrm apt., newer, $600/ mon., includes hot water, N/S. Avail now. Call 1 (604)794-7132 or 604819-6122 HOPE, 2 bdrm + loft, 2 full bathrooms, 5 appliances, gas fireplace, $890. On Scott Dr. Call (604)8604953

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

Hope, 535 Queens St. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, garage, wood f/p, pets negot. Avail. Nov. 15, $1000/m Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604792-0077

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

812

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

HOPE, house for rent, 2 bedroom, new carpets, new paint job. $850/mon. Avail. immediately. Ref. & DD Req’d. Call 1-604-795-1433

838

KAWKAWA LAKE, small 2 bdrm home, self contained, F/S, W/D, with view of lake, front porch, large yard $490/mo. Call 604-267-7473 or 604-505-1077

845

Avail now.

Call (604)869-6599 or (604)796-0069

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

SILVER CREEK, 1 bdrm, clean, quiet country cottage. Avail now.

Call (604)869-5806 SILVER CREEK, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, Avail. Dec 15, 4 appl. $1050/mo, D/D & ref’s req. Call (604)869-1765 SILVER CREEK, Furnished cabin for rent at Wild Rose Campground, $550/mo + D.D. includes heat, hydro, cable and wifi. Avail. now. Call John or Judy (604)869-9842

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

750

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Includes hitch. $6,500.

604-625-7761 Aldergrove.

HOPE

2 or 3 bedroom townhouse, 5 appl., soundproof, radiant heat, blinds, fenced yard, patio, 658 Coquihalla St., sunny side of town, N/S, no dogs, D/D Ref’s req.

AUTO SERVICES

HOPE, 5 bdrm 3 bathroom, new carpets, new paint, 4 appliances and family room. Avail Jan 1. $1250/mo. Call (604)860-4424

KAWKAWA LAKE, 3 bdrm home, stunning views of lake, floor to ceiling reno’s just completed, water access 100 yds away, W/D, $990/mo.

Avail immed. Call 1-604-505-1077 or 1-604-267-7473

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

Take notice that in accordance with the WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT and Silver-Hope Mini Storage the personal effects of CHRISTINA NOWASELSKI will be sold on or after Dec. 11, 2012 for outstanding storage charges.

Bids will be received by the office at 63870 Flood Hope Rd. Hope, BC. 604-869-5288 or 604-8587620

851

TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS:

1996 FORD CONTOUR 4dr auto fully loaded ST#305 THIS WEEK $999 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE 4dr sdn auto low km st#314 $1495 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr sedan Aircared st#310 $1495

TRUCKS THIS WEEK:

NO PETS! No Smoking 604-869-9402 or 604-869-1432

HOPE, newly reno’d, 4 bedroom, 2 baths, all appl, lg bckyrd. NO Smoking, NO Pets, 1,000/mo +util. Ref & DD req’d. Call 604-869-7414

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

1995 FORD EXPLORER 2dr 4X4 5spd 5 pass Aircared ST#299 $2495 1999 PONTIAC TRANSPORT van 7 pgr low km ST#281 THIS WEEK $2299 2000 DODGE NEON 4DR auto sunroof, runs good ST#147 $2995 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto st#195 $2995 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr sedan fully loaded ST#303 $3495 2000 HONDA CIVIC 4dr auto sedan ST#169 $3495 2000 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr auto sdn a/c runs good st#302 $3500 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr sdn auto Aircare low km st#313 $3800 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4dr auto 4X4 runs good ST#221 $3900 1994 CHEV CAMARO black, auto T-Top low kms 178K ST#279 $4,800 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr auto AirCrae ST#276 $4900 2007 PONTIAC MONTANNA 7pgr Van runs good no accidents ST#312 $6900 2006 DODGE MAGNUM 4dr wagon auto fully loaded ST#106 $6900 2007 FORD FUSION 4DR auto fully loaded ST#250 $6900 2007 FORD FUSION 4dr sdn aotu full load Aircare st#321 $7,900 04 JEEP LIBERTY 4X4 auto Aircared ST#319 $7900 04 AUDI A4 4dr sdn, auto leather Aircared ST#320 $8800

For sale or for rent, in a 55+ community a 2 bedroom manufactured home. Better than an apartment. No noisy neighbours. For rent only a double wide home with 2 bedrooms and a den. References, criminal background check. One small pet OK under 20 lbs, N/S. Call for appointment. Now accepting applications.

2 BRM 2 Bth. 55plus Mobile Home for rent. Must pass strata interview.

Small dog ok sorry no cats. Renter responsible for all utilities. Long term tenant preferred. Lots of storage room, clean quiet. View @ 11915875 20 Ave. Reply to fastgary56@ymail.com if interested. $1100mo. plus damage deposit.

657

845 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

TOWNHOUSES

HOPE. 2 BDRM TOWNHOUSE. Cable, F/S, laundry fac., No dogs. $590./mo. Ref’s required. Adult oriented. Call 604-869-9006

HOPE, Retail Space available, 591 Wallace, 3 units + storage shed starting at $400/mon +hst, incl heat, water & garbage. Call Rob @ 604869-9763

736

TRANSPORTATION

HOPE, 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse on Scott Dr., 5 appl., $780 per mo.

Avail now. Call (604)860-4953

HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park.

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

MINI SCHNAUZER pups. 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked, vet ✓ $550/ea. Call 604-657-2915.

PETS PETS

2 Bdrm apt. $650 F/S, coin laund, cable incl., secure prkg. Avail Now.

MORTGAGES

LAB Yellow X Golden Retriever pups. Family / Hobby Farm raised.

Vet ✓, shots, short hair, parents exc temper. $595. 604-835-0305

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

477

1030 3rd Ave.

SUITES, LOWER

Gordon 604-240-3464

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

WINDOWS

Coquihalla Courts

750

HOPE, near new ground level 1 bdrm suite in quiet area, walking distance to downtown, $690/mon, Avail immediately. Call Walter @1 (604)792-0077(Royal Lepage office in Chilliwack).

HOPE

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

387

HOPE

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 20 Acres FREE! Buy 40-Get 60 acres. $0-Down, $168/mo. Money Back Guarantee, NO CREDIT CHECKS. Beautiful Views.

Roads/Surveyed. Near El Paso, Texas. 1-800-843-7537 www.sunsetranches.com

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

REAL ESTATE

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

320

706

MISC. WANTED

Highest Prices Paid for Old Coins Change, Sets, Gold, Olympic Local Collector 604-701-8041

Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction.

Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064

RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

2007 FORD F150 reg cab V6 auto long box ST#205 $8,900 2005 GMC SLE CREW cab 4X4 auto diesel long box, loaded ST#218 $10,900 2001 FORD F350 Dually 4X4 crew cab XLT 7.3L pwrstrk diesel ST#130 $11,900 2008 FORD F150 REG CAB 4x4 auto long box ST#207 $11,900 2007 FORD RANGER 4X4 auto super cab st#193 $11,900 2007 FORD F150 supercab cre XLT 4X4 auto fuel loaded ST#273 $13,900 2005 FORD F250 CREW cab Lariat leather diesel 4X4 auto ST#246 $13,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box ST#283 $13,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT CREW cab diesel 4X4 auto long box runs good ST#309 $14,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel only 156K st#17 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160Km st#310 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto full loaded long box st#311 $15,900 2008 GMC 2500 HD Quad cab 4X4 auto long box ST#267 $15,900 2007 CHEV 2500 HD quad cab 4X4 auto gas, shortbox, fully loaded ST#267 $15,900 2005 CHEV 2500 HD LS crew cab Duramax diesel leather 4X4 auto ST#190 $15,900 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto short box ST#275 $18,900

33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038

HOPE, 3 bdrm suite, on private acreage, sunny location with lots of outdoor opportunities, covered parking, $600/mon., horse paddocks on property. Avail Dec 1.

Call (604)869-9990

604-855-0666

www.keytrackautosales.com SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly & Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

THE WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT In the matter of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and J.M.H. Storage Ltd Elizabeth Stein Take notice that the furnishings and personal effects located at 63370 Flood Hope Rd, Hope BC will, if not claimed by December 19, 2012, be disposed of accordingly. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to The Manager, J.M.H. Storage 604-860-4005 WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN Whereas Rafer KR Enterprises Inc. Essex Lease Financial Corporation is indebted to Jamie Davis Davis Motor Truck & Auto Ltd. for storage and towing on a 2006 Peterbilt with VIN: 1XP5D49X26D879664 A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $19,641.10 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of December, 2012 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. The vehicle is currently stored at Jamie Davis Davis Motor Truck & Auto Ltd. 19683 Silver Skagit Road Hope B.C. V0X 1L2. The vehicle was placed in storage on August 11th 2011.

For more info. call Elite Bailiff

Services at 604-539-9900 WWW.REPOBC.COM

Standard - August 19, 2010

NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */†/††/¥Offers apply to the purchase, finance or lease of 2013 Chevrolet Spark LS (1SA), Equinox LS (1SA), Silverado Ext Cab 2WD (1SA) equipped as described. Freight of $1,500 included in purchase, finance and lease prices and payments. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. 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 the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. †0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit/TD Auto Financing for 60 months on new or demonstrator 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty and 48 months on Equinox. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $167/$208 for 60/48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. 0% financing offers are unconditionally interest-free. ¥Based on a 0.9%, 48 month lease for new (demonstrator not eligible) 2013 Equinox LS, equipped as described. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. OAC by GM Financial. Lease APR may vary depending on down payment/trade. Down payment or trade of $2,899 and security deposit may be required. Total obligation is $17,275. Option to purchase at lease end is $11,985 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. ††4.99%/0.99% purchase financing for 72/72 months on 2013 Spark LS / Silverado LD Ext Cab 2WD on approved credit by TD Auto Financing Services/Ally Credit/Scotiabank. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 4.99%/0.99% for 72/72 months, the monthly payment is $174/$143. Cost of borrowing is $1,591/$304. Total obligation is $11,591/$10,304. 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. IThe Best Buy seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. ∞Visit OnStar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. MyLinkTM functionality varies by model. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth® and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices. #Comparisons based on latest competitive data available. ♦$5,750 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on the 2013 Silverado Light Duty Ext/Crew, for retail customers only. See your GM dealer for details. ◊2013 Chevrolet Silverado, equipped with available Vortec™ 5.3L V8 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission and competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2012 Fuel Consumption Guide and WardsAuto.com 2012 Large Pickup segment. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Excludes hybrids and other GM models. ≠To qualify for GMCL’s Cash For Clunkers incentive, you must: (1) turn in a 2006 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name for the last 3 months (2) turn in a 2006 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured under a small business name for the last 3 months. GMCL will provide eligible consumers with a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) to be used towards the purchase/finance/lease of a new eligible 2012 or 2013 MY Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, or Chevrolet Avalanche delivered between October 2, 2012 and January 2, 2013. Incentive ranges from $1500 to $3,000, depending on model purchased. Incentive may not be combined with certain other offers. By participating in the Cash For Clunkers program you will not be eligible for any trade-in value for your vehicle. See your participating GM dealer for additional program conditions and details. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate program in whole or in part at any time without notice.

A20 Hope Standard Wednesday, December 5, 2012

†

BOXING DAYS

STARTING FROM

$

13,345

$

2774.10.MMW.4C.indd 1

PHONE: 604-869-9511 PARTS: 604-869-2002

CLIENT : DOCKET : AD # : SIZE : FONTS : RESOLUTION : INSERTION DATE: PUB : PROOF : DATE :

*

mONTHLY LEasE paYmENT

298 aT

FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $2,899 DOWN¥ BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $28,535* OFFER INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI

0 0 .9%

GM SBCC0148 2774.10.MMW.4C 10” x 145L (10.357”) Gotham Family, Klavika Family 220 dpi See MRF TAB 1 12.11.30

OR

INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI

%

48 MONTHS

• Extended Warranty Repairs • Factory Trained Technicians • Free Shuttle & Courtesy Cars

2013

FINANCE AT 4.99%

$

2013 EQUINOX Ls

OR avaILaBLE

• Awarded Consumer’s Digest Best Buy 4 Years RunningI • Standard Bluetooth and OnStar® with RemoteLink Mobile App∞

PURCHASE FINANCING†

CHEVROLET.CA

Call Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC at 604-869-9511, or visit us at 945 Water Avenue, Hope. [License #7287]

GARDNER

C

M

C H E V R O L E T

Y

Note to Publication: PLEASE examine this material upon receipt.

If it is deficient or does not comply with your requirements, contact: Amberlea Schaab - Production Director 604-601-8573 Adam Buechler - Production Artist 604-601-8577

B U I C K

ON sELECT

fOR Up TO 60 mONTHs

mODELs

INTRODUCING THE aLL-NEW

2013 spaRK Ls

CaNaDa’s fIRsT CHEvROLET mINI-CaR

BI-WEEKLY/72 MONTHS†† OFFER INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI

99 $0 WITH

DOWN

2LT MODEL SHOWN

2013 sILvERaDO EXT CaB fINaNCE aT 0.99%

$

PURCHASE FINANCING†

††

BI-WEEKLY/72 mONTHs/$1,899 DOWN BasED ON a pURCHasE pRICE Of $25,995* INCLUDEs fREIGHT, pDI aND $5,750 CasH CREDITu

159 0

K

G M C

OR avaILaBLE

%

Do your part for the environment by upgraDing your olD vehicle to a new pickup.

60 MONTHS

• 60,000 km Longer Powertrain Warranty than F-150 and Ram# • Available Best-in-Class 4x4 V8 Fuel Efficiency◊

LTZ MODEL SHOWN LTZ EXT CAB SHOWN

UP TO

$

3,000 ≠

Recycle your 2006 model year or older vehicle and receive up to $3,000 towards the cash purchase, financing or leasing of an eligible 2012 or 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (HD amount shown).

SCAN HERE TO FIND YOURS

APPROVALS

12-11-30 1:49 PM

Production Artist:

Art Director:

Creative Director:

L Production T D Director: .

Copywriter:

Account Manager:

945 WATER AVENUE

• We Service and Sell All Makes • Competitive Pricing • Windshield ICBC Glass Express • Over 50 Years in Hope • BCAA Approved • Sales & Leasing

Email: info@gardnergm.com Website: www.gardnergm.com