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INGE WILSON HONOURED AT PARTY

Community members gather to commemorate retired tourism manager

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B.C. GOVERNMENT WILL APPEAL RULING

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New candidate joins Hope mayoral race Kerrie-Ann Schoenit

buy goods because “there’s no stores in The mayoral con- Hope that sell what test in Hope is heat- they want, or there is ing up with another and it’s very limited.”

“The whole idea declared candidate is to keep money in this week.

Hope,” Young added.

Local resident Cin“That’s one reason dy Young plans to our taxes are a little run in November’s bit on the high side municipal election, because the money driven by a desire to is not being brought see the community back into the comprosper. munity, it’s going to “Hope is dying other communities.” mainly beAs for secause the niors, she kids have feels more no jobs initiatives and the are needed seniors are to look aftaxed out ter their of their livneeds, exing accompectations modations and goals. because While they can’t programs CINDY YOUNG afford to like Care live there,” Transit and she said.

Better at Home help “We need a change. with this, Young said If you want a town to more can be done. grow, you can’t close One example she sugthings off to business- gested was a tax break es. You have to be able to assist seniors who to grow with it and if are financially strugyou don’t grow with gling. it, the town will die.”

Young will be vyYoung, who is a ing for the mayor’s personal trainer and seat this November physiotherapist as- against Coun. Peter sistant in Chilliwack, Robb and Fraser Valis focusing her cam- ley Regional District paign around attract- area director Lloyd ing new business and Forman, who anbetter care for se- nounced their candiniors. dacy last month.

She said people are Current mayor Suleaving Hope due to san Johnston has not a lack of jobs and go- yet decided whether ing out-of-town to she’ll seek re-election.

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Coquihalla kindergarten student Lily Poulin — dressed as “Fancy Nancy” — pretends to videotape a class performance at the school’s Storybook Character Day assembly last Friday. To promote literacy and school spirit, students and staff are encouraged to dress up as characters from books.

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Inge Wilson finally has an opportunity to explore the province she’s promoted for 30 years.

As the face of tourism services in Hope for three decades, she is now embarking on a new chapter in her life – retirement.

“It’s been a wonderful ride and I’m really going to miss my time at the visitor centre talking with travellers,” said Wilson.

“I always loved what I did. So many of the things I worked on, it was so gratifying to see them come to reality. I thank everyone who helped me to do that.”

Wilson was a University of British Columbia grad, newlywed and recent arrival to Hope when Dave Neilson and Archie Springman hired her to work for the local Chamber of Commerce on April 26, 1984.

She spent 18 years as Chamber manager and played an integral role in the development of numerous projects, including the salmon enhancement project at Thacker Creek, the develop-

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John Winter, president of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce, explains that Inge Wilson’s commitment to tourism in B.C. goes far beyond Hope.

ment of the OthelloQuintette Tunnels area, the construction of the Memorial Park playground and bandstand, the Sixth Avenue Park sports lighting improvement project, and the start of the Hope chainsaw carvings collection.

“She had the kind of attributes we were looking for to be able to impress people with the wonders of Hope and be able to put forward a positive image,” said Neilson.

“She was obviously

the right person for the job and the longevity of her stay is a testimony to the fact that she knew what she was doing and was appreciated for what she did do.”

When the Hope & District Chamber of Commerce surrendered the sponsorship and operation of the Hope Visitor Centre in 2003, Wilson saw an opportunity to continue her passion of interacting and informing travellers, while encouraging

business to the Hope area. She submitted a bid to operate the local visitor centre and museum under her own enterprise, Destination Hope & Beyond Services. That contract came to an end on Dec. 21.

In addition to her contributions to the tourism industry, Wilson has served on countless committees, community organizations, task forces and advocacy groups. She also worked on the local Spirit of B.C. Committee leading up to the 2010 Olympics and was chosen as a torch bearer for the Paralypmic torch relay.

About 65 people who have worked with Wilson over the last 30 years gathered for a surprise farewell celebration at Owl Street Cafe last Friday.

Guests included past employees, local dignitaries, representatives from Destination B.C., and John Winter, president of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce.

“Inge is very much an institution and her commitment to tourism in British Columbia goes far beyond Hope,” said Winter.

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B.C. government will appeal Supreme Court ruling

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Tom Fletcher

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The B.C. government will appeal a B.C. Supreme Court ruling ordering a return to 2002 classroom rules, Education Minister Peter Fassbender announced Tuesday.

Fassbender said the latest ruling could potentially cost the B.C. government more than $1 billion, which he called “completely unaffordable for taxpayers.” But the appeal will focus on Justice Susan Griffin’s interpretation of constitutional rights in union negotiations.

“Governments have to be able to govern,” Fassbender said, adding that no other province has such restrictions on school organization.

“Most importantly, if the real goal is to benefit students, decades of academic research has shown that blankest reductions in class size are of little benefit,” he said.

B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Jim Iker estimated that 6,600 teachers would have to be hired to bring B.C. class sizes up to the Canadian average. In Surrey school district alone, there should be 18 teacher librarians, 19 teacher-counsellors, 51 more specialist education teachers and 80 English language teachers, he said.

“We want to negotiate a deal at the bargaining table,” Iker said. “We hope that the government comes and bargains with us in good faith – that’s so important – but we all know that to achieve an agreement, government has to bring the necessary funding to make that deal happen.”

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Education Minister Peter Fassbender announces government’s intention to appeal at the B.C. legislature Tuesday.

The dispute revolves around the government’s unilateral removal of class size and support staff rules from the BCTF contract in 2002.

In her first ruling in 2011, Griffin gave the government a year to remove the offending legislation and negotiate class size and specialist teacher support as a working condition for teachers.

Griffin’s second ruling came Jan. 28, ordering $2 million in damages to be paid to the BCTF for what she described as bargaining in bad faith, and striking down

parts of the latest legislation.

Fassbender said talks over the past year have included class size and specialist support.

“We’ve increased supports for students with special needs, including a 36 per cent increase in the number of full-time education assistants,” he said. “Average class sizes are near historical lows of 19.3 students for kindergarten, 21.5 for grades one to three, 25.7 for grades four to seven, and 23.0 for grades eight to 12. To put that in perspective, in 1970 the average class size was 42.”

Fassbender said the ministry’s “learning improvement fund,” established after Griffin’s first ruling, dedicated $210 million toward the disputed class supports. It funded 500 new teachers, 400 new special education assistants and increased hours for another 7,400 assistants, he said.

NDP education critic Rob Fleming said the government shouldn’t be challenging the court ruling.

“The onus is on the government to put out an olive branch to the teaching profession,” he said.

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For more information, check the Hope Minor Softball Facebook group, or contact Tammy at tammyshields12@gmail.com or 604-860-0818 2/14h HMB5

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The vehicle roll over was called in at about noon and the rescue team assisted BC Ambulance Service before returning to base.

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“At the Chamber when we had tourism issues, it became custom ritual that Inge would be consulted.

As a very important part of the Chamber network over the years, Inge has certainly played a significant leadership role and she’ll be significantly and severely missed.”

Jennifer Handley, with Destination B.C., acknowledged Wilson’s ongoing commitment to provide the very best products and services to each visitor to the community. She also pointed out that the Visitor Centre Network in B.C. would not be what it is today without the involvement of people like Wilson, who in the late 1980s and early 1990s helped establish the guidelines and parameters under which the program would operate.

“This program is very strong and is internationally recognized,” she added.

“It’s because of people like Inge that stepped up to the front line and stepped beyond their community to provide constructive comments, suggestions and recommendations.”

It’s estimated that Wilson directly or indirectly through her staff has positively influenced the travel decisions of 1.6 million people over her 30-year career.

Event MC Brian McKinney (above) announces the guest of honour, Inge Wilson, as Dave Neilson watches a slideshow play in the background.

Steve and Inge Wilson (left) look at scrolling pictures on the projector screen.

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Yellow Pages scam targeting businesses is back Tom Fletcher Black Press

Reports of scammers phoning businesses claiming to be collecting for Yellow Pages advertising have cropped up

again in B.C., and there are simple steps to take to protect yourself.

Mark Fernandes, spokesman for the Better Business Bureau in B.C., said scammers claiming to be collecting for Yel-

low Pages is a chronic problem, with complaints about it coming in almost every month.

It’s a variation on an old trick, sending fake invoices for common business supplies such as printer

cartridges and paper in hopes of sliding them by a busy office administrator. Fernandes said businesses are also concerned about bad credit reports from missed invoices.

“Unfortunately, a lot

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of these companies that claim the Yellow Pages brand are not located in North America,” he said.

Some appeared to be coming from the United Kingdom, but the BBB is unable to confirm their real location.

Yellow Pages Group spokesperson Fiona Story said the company is a frequent target for this kind of fraud because of its long-standing brand. It sponsors an annual fraud awareness campaign in March, and offers downloadable pamphlets and other resources on its website, www.yellowpages360solution.ca/resources/fraud/.

Customers who receive a questionable solicitation can check it by calling the Yellow Pages Group customer service department at 1-877-9099356.

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Simpson knew he had to get to base camp quickly because his team would not be expecting him and would leave without him.

He had broken his leg while descending a previously unclimbed West Face of the mountain.

His climbing partner, Simon Yates, had tried to “short rope” him down the mountain a few hundred feet at a time.

But when Simpson was lowered over the edge of a cliff, Yates Peter was forced to Bailey cut the rope, believing his friend had fallen to certain death.

In his book “Touching the Void,” Simpson says he came to at the bottom of a crevasse. He survived a 150 foot fall and went without food or water for three days while hopping his way back to base camp. In the docudrama of the same name, Simpson describes how he made a splint for his broken leg out of a sleeping mat and navigated his way through an area

of boulders. He fell again and again; each time feeling like he was re-breaking his leg.

Simpson knew he had to solve his problem in bite size pieces. He couldn’t solve the whole problem of getting to base camp in one go. He needed to break it down into steps or objectives. He also had a massive commitment to his goal because it literally meant life or death.

“I can be insanely stubborn,” he says in his narration of the film. “I do like to have things my way and things were not going my way these days.”

Simpson organized his objectives into outcomes with a specific time for completion. “I’d look at a rock and go, ‘Right – get there in 20 minutes,’” he says. “Once I had decided I was going to get that distance in 20 minutes I was bloody well going to do it.”

It was this determination that ensured Simpson was able to achieve

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Nearly half the 18-yearolds living in the FraserCascade region have not graduated high school.

That doesn’t mean that the 40 per cent of students failed to graduate.

Many leave the community to attend postsecondary institutions or get work in other places.

Even so, this statistic means that this region has a very high proportion of people looking for work who have not completed Grade 12. When I meet with these folk I hear a common story.

They don’t know what to choose and that they are overwhelmed.

The size and complexity of the goal may seem daunting for so many people. Where is the time to take all this on? How can I add one more thing to my day? How can I make such a significant change? What if I fail?

When Joe Simpson found himself at the bottom of a crevasse on the mountain Siula Grande in Peru, he faced some serious decisions. No one knew he was alive, waiting to be rescued. No one was coming for him and he had no food or water.

the overall goal of surviving. “… it would help me because I’d get halfway through the distance and I’d be in such pain I couldn’t bear the thought of getting up and falling [on my leg] again but I’d look at the time and I’d think I’ve gotta get there.”

While Simpson’s example is dramatic, we can look at this approach to achieving large and difficult goals. Completing an educational program is much more realistic when we break it down into courses. We know when the course ends and by completing each course we take, another step over a “boulder” toward base camp — program completion.

Even in less formal settings we can look at the end goal, break it down into components, add a timeline and then complete each part. Sometimes, like Simpson, it’s about considering some difficult decisions. However, breaking the goal down helps us get where we want to be.

Peter Bailey is a certified employment counselor and director at Free Rein Associates.

UFV and NVIT offer new degree The University of the Fraser Valley has teamed up with the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology to enable participants in an NVIT diploma program to earn a Bachelor of General Studies degree.

NVIT is a British Columbia public post-secondary institution governed by the Aboriginal community and serving primarily Aboriginal students.

Graduates of the three-year Chemical Addictions Worker advanced diploma (ChAD) program were offered the opportunity to take an additional 30 credits of upper-level courses through UFV in order to earn their BGS degree. The program was facilitated by UFV associate dean of arts Ken Brealey.

“One of the students told us that the personal impact of the residential school experience and colonialism was that it tore his life into little pieces,” said UFV VP academic and provost Eric Davis. “He said that coming to UFV to finish his degree was like putting it back together. Education can be a healing journey.”

The students didn’t travel to any of UFV’s campuses to take most of the program. Rather, UFV instructors went to them at NVIT’s Vancouver campus. The courses were held in eight condensed six-day blocks over the course of a year,

with two weeks of offsite reading and preparation time for each course. The students travelled from all over the province to gather at NVIT’s Vancouver campus once a month and occasionally visited sites in the Fraser Valley. Students came from greater Vancouver, Merritt, the Nass Valley, the Skeena River, Salmon Arm, Spuzzum, Ucluelet and Kyuquot, among other areas.

Some had taken their three-year ChAD in Vancouver, and others in Merritt, but they formed one cohort for the capstone year.

“We really bonded in the program,” said Ivy Tom. “There was a lot of growing and healing. We brought our own traditions, from whatever nation we came from. We held sharing circles from day one, and finished off with a circle. Plus we had class dinners every week.

The course content could be tough.

It touched a lot of bruises. It was important to have a place to go to laugh, eat, and be silly.”

Courses included two in indigenous governance and one each in facilitating skills for the workplace, indigenous research methods, workplace and academic communication, traditional ecological knowledge, Aboriginal drama, and world views of indigenous peoples.

“It was a very intensive experience,” said Wenona Victor,

who taught the students two of the courses. “It was a challenge for me to pack all that teaching into six days, so you can imagine what it must be like for the students. It really is testament to their ability and dedication. They have more than earned my respect.”

Despite being an extremely demanding program that took them away from their family for a week out of every month and consumed much of their attention the rest of the time, the program boasted a 100 per cent retention rate.

At a celebration ceremony held at the NVIT Vancouver campus recently, the graduating students had a lot to say about their experiences.

Student representative Alex Moore thanked the instructors during the ceremony for “taking a chance” on the students.

“There were a lot of tears in the classroom, lots of personal development. Many issues came up,” he said. He later noted that he took the program because he wants to effect change from within the Aboriginal community, “especially within the younger generation. Chemical addiction is a major problem. I wanted to upgrade my education to help our communities deal with it.”

The students will receive their degrees at UFV’s convocation ceremonies in June 2014.

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Court decision will be costly for taxpayers A court decision last Monday awarding the B.C. Teachers Federation $2 million in damages, and ordering a return to class size and composition provisions in a teachers’ contract from almost 15 years ago, is almost certain to lead to political strife.

Some estimates suggest the cost of the judgment to taxpayers could total $1 billion. If that indeed is the case, the provincial government is almost certain to appeal, as Premier Christy Clark hinted last Tuesday.

The ruling by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Susan Griffin speculated (because there is no hard evidence on the record, due to cabinet confidentiality) that the provincial government deliberately stalled on renegotiating the class size and composition provisions with the BCTF in 2011. Griffin was the author of an earlier court ruling calling for new legislation within a year.

In her ruling, she stated “(Negotiators’) strategy was to put such pressure on the union that it would provoke a strike by the union. The government representatives thought this would give government the opportunity to gain political support for imposing legislation on the union.”

Nothing else in the lengthy ruling, other than a suggestion that cabinet documents back up this assertion, offers any proof. Those cabinet documents have not been released, but were used as evidence in the trial.

The class size and composition provisions were inserted in a contract imposed by the former NDP government on school boards. They had resisted, fearing that the rigid guidelines would make it very difficult to properly staff classrooms. In fact, what happened is that classrooms which were one student over the limit were sometimes split in two, or the extra student was transported to another school.

While this certainly benefited teachers, its impact on students was questionable.

There is no doubt that if classes are too large, it has an impact on how students learn. And the number of special needs students in a classroom must be at a manageable level. But hard and fast limits, imposed by a judge, will be costly to taxpayers, and have limited benefit for students.

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End this bloody B.C. school war B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher There are two reasons why the B.C. government must appeal the latest court ruling that damns its conduct, assesses damages of $2 million plus lawyer bills and appears to hand the B.C. Teachers’ Federation the keys to the treasury.

The first is practical politics. The legislature reopens Feb. 11, ironically right after Family Day. An appeal will give rookie Education Minister Peter Fassbender the cover he will need during the daily 30 minutes of sniper fire that is Question Period.

Rise. “It’s before the courts, Madam Speaker.” Sit. Even the trigger-happy Premier

Christy Clark will be staying in her trench, after the bleeding wound she received from Justice Susan Griffin last week.

The second reason is practical economics. The 2014 budget has gone to press. Government lawyers told the court that retroactively returning to 2001 classroom rules could cost $500 million, an estimate Griffin dismissed as “speculative.”

It could include compensation to retired teachers for earnings they gave up. This retroactive lump would be on top of the ongoing costs, running to hundreds of millions more as 60 school districts try to reassemble the world of 2002.

This union victory began when the Supreme Court of Canada invented a constitutional right to collective bargaining in 2007, based on “freedom of association” in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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The BCTF is piggy-backing on that landmark decision, in favour of the Hospital Employees’ Union, after Gordon Campbell ran roughshod over their sweetheart contract from the Glen Clark years. That one was settled for $85 million, including retroactive payments.

In case there are parents and taxpayers who still believe that all would be calm had the NDP won the 2013 election, allow me to put that to rest.

NDP leader Adrian Dix took to his Facebook page a couple of days after last week’s ruling, joining calls for an apology from Clark. That would be for what Justice Griffin characterized as deliberately provoking a strike to build public support for the latest of a long line of settlements imposed on teachers.

Within minutes, Dix received this caustic response from Tara Ehrcke, president of the Greater

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Victoria teachers’ union.

“But where was the NDP during the election campaign?” Ehrcke asked Dix. “You committed a measly $100 million – a third of what it will take to restore class sizes and less than the [NDP] platform in 2009, and only pocket change more than the Liberals’ Learning Improvement Fund of $75 million.”

Note the mindset of this prominent member of the radical fringe that controls the BCTF. “A measly $100 million.” An extra $25 million? “Pocket change.” This is the same union boss who demanded that hundreds of teachers be hired this week, so reorganizing current classes in the middle of the school year to make them smaller by one or two students.

Parents and students would endure yet another major disruption of the public school system.

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And who needs an increase in rural ambulance service or drug and alcohol treatment for street kids. Let’s get those teacher-librarians back in schools, and slightly reduce class sizes to offset declining enrolment!

No government, B.C. Liberal, NDP or Green Party, can let its unions control their own payroll, just as no private company can.

That goes double for this union, which had its own obvious role in provoking an illegal strike in 2012. It made outrageous benefit demands and cancelled extra-curriculars for months before it even specified its wage demand.

Bargaining, if you can call it that, resumes this week. Both sides need to cease fire.

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Letters

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK AT HIGHSTREET

In 2002, then Liberal Education Minister Christy Clark introduced legislation that increased class size, decreased the number of specialist support teachers, and removed limits on the number of special needs students in a class.

When the BC Teachers’ Federation mounted a court challenge, the government’s actions

were found to be unconstitutional. The Liberal’s response was to enact Bill 22 – a virtual copy of the previous legislation – which, not surprisingly, was found to be unconstitutional in a judgment handed down by Madam Justice Griffin just over a week ago.

Over the last 12 years, the BC Liberals have played cynical political

games with taxpayers’ money. Rather than adequately fund our public education system, they have chosen to spend money on a 12-year court battle, one that they have lost twice. What’s more, they are now considering an appeal.

Had the Liberals chosen not to arrogantly flout the constitutional rights of its citizens, a

generation of students would have received the public education they need.

Let us hope that Ms. Clark changes her mind and accepts the court’s decision. It is, after all, the right thing for a government to do.

Lynne Marvell President, Fraser-Cascade Teachers’ Association

Be prepared for backcountry It is important that you’re well prepared for any backcountry hiking, snowshoeing, skiing or snowmobile adventure.

When it comes to backcountry hiking, snowshoeing and skiing, it is important to be well prepared — even if you’re only planning for a day trip.

Sometimes an afternoon outing can turn into an overnight in the wild when unexpected weather or a missed turn keeps you trekking for longer than you had planned.

Be prepared for such occasions by taking along 10 essentials each time you go out on a trek or even driving through the moun-

tain.

The 10 essentials checklist: 1. Extra water: Bring enough water for unexpected delays. How much you bring depends on the terrain.

For instance, a desert hiker should carry and drink about four liters of water per day.

If snow or water is available on the trail, all you may need are matches or a water filter.

2. Additional food: Bring extra lightweight, high-protein foods to give you energy for a cold night in the woods.

3. Extra clothing for changing conditions.

4. Map, compass and GPS (fresh batteries).

5. Headlamp or flashlight (extra batteries).

6. First aid kit.

7. Shelter material (large trash bags or space blanket): I like my ultra-light bevy bag made of space blanket material that takes up very little room in my daypack.

8. Fire starting kit or small backpacking stove.

9. Pocket knife or multi-tool.

10. Whistle or signal mirror Those who hike, snowshoe and ski in avalanche country should also add two more items to the checklist – an avalanche beacon and probe.

As well, if you are using the backcountry, the experts recommend that during snow months you take avalanche classes led by certified instructors, in order to learn about snow stability recognition and rescue techniques.

Hope Search and Rescue personnel recommend that even when carrying the 10 essentials, you should take further precautions.

First, leave a copy of your planned route in your vehicle and/or with a friend.

Next, tell someone when you expect to return and give them a phone number to call if they have not heard

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from you by that time.

Of course, you should stick to your plan.

In the case of a search, we will start searching from your start point looking for you along your planned route.

Mario Levesqe, HSAR manager

Example of Fill out health questionnaire teamwork

Re: Historic homes listed for a $1 (Jan. 23) Travel the Canyon, The Hope Standard, then the world – an unbelievable response to the sale of two homes for one dollar a piece.

We would like to thank everyone involved for the wonderful promotion of this part of our province. You might call it priceless, for two reasons.

Lloyd Forman

On hearing that we were going to “open” our two local clinics by calling at 9 a.m. for an appointment on certain days, I was delighted.

Just one catch, this “call in” is not for any patients with “ongoing medical issues.” My physician moved so this was going to save me travelling to Chilliwack. As a “senior,” driving is not a

Letters The Hope Standard welcomes letters from our readers. Typed or printed letters must be signed and should include an address and daytime phone number for verification purposes. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. The Standard edits letters for accuracy, taste, clarity and length. The Standard reserves the right to not publish letters.

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favourite thing to do, especially during the winter months.

Having lived here 27 years and participated in many volunteer groups (one of the founding members of the Hospice Society), it is a cruel joke to have to move in my final years. So folks, fill out the questionnaire that is circulating and let Fraser Health know that they

need to do what the Ministry of Health has done in other rural communities by offering new GP’s huge incentives to join our local medical community.

I have copied this letter to our local MLA and have, so far, received no response. If you feel like we deserve the same in Hope, do it.

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

SUNDAY SERVICE: 10am ‘UNITED WE SING’ FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH!

Pastor Michael Hope 604-792-8471

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

LAST WEEK WE ASKED:

Should teachers be allowed to negotiate class sizes and composition?

Should the visitor centre be in a more prominent location at the entrance to Hope?

Service held 2nd & last Sunday of each month.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR MONDAY Hope Al-Anon Group: Al-Anon supports friends and families of problem drinkers. Monday, Feb. 10 8 p.m. Fraser Canyon Hospital meeting room 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-7078 obfuskat@telus.net Krackle Goes to Family Place: Famous Hope Library poet-in-residence, Krackle Crow, visits hope Family Place every Monday morning. Library staff tag along and tell stories, sing songs and generally help Krackle do his thing! For kids age six and under and their caregivers.

Monday, Feb. 10 9:30 a.m.

Family Place 604 Hudson’s Bay St. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

TUESDAY Tops Meeting: Powerful support group for weight loss and lifelong health.

Weigh-in 5:30-6:50 p.m.

Meeting 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. Anglican Church Hall 681 Fraser St. 604-869-2204 eyesee55@telus.net Senior keep fit: This fitness class is designed for seniors, and uses weights and bands for strength training. Chairs are also used to support the participant. This class has

Hope Community Choir: Community Choir is a secular choir welcoming singers of all ages and abilities. We are all volunteers who sing for the sheer joy of singing. Please feel free to come and observe.

Tuesday, Feb. 11 7 p.m.

Hope United Church 590 Third Ave. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com Writing Beyond Hope Writer’s Group: To all writers and writing wannabes, there is a writing group in Hope! Writing prompts, discussions and support. Also, book draws!

Tuesday, Feb. 11 6:30 p.m.

Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-3032

WEDNESDAY Westie Army Cadet Training: The cadet program prepares youth age 12 to 19 to become leaders of tomorrow through fun yet challenging activities.

Wednesday, Feb. 12 6:30 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 228 344 Fort St. 604-869-2919 1789trg@gmail.com

MS Support Group: Monthly support group in Hope for people with a diagnosis of MS as well as family members and friends. We look forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday, Feb. 12 11:30 a.m. Kimchi Restaurant 821A 6th Ave. 1-877-303-7122 arlene.onderwater@mssociety.ca Diabetic-friendly Foods that Aid Weight Control: Food, fun, health. Can diabetes be reversed? Consider the sugar-door theory.

DVD with Mr. M. Teske.

Food samples and recipes.

Wednesday, Feb. 12 7 p.m. Fireside Room, Hope Seventh-day Adventist Church 1300 Ryder St. 604-869-3261 willowtreespa@me.com Shared Travels: Gone on a trip or taken a trek recently? Or maybe you have a hobby or passion you’d like to share? Bring along your photos and stories to share with fellow life travelers. Wednesday, Feb. 12 7 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

THURSDAY Senior keep fit: This fitness class is designed for seniors, and uses weights and bands for strength

training. Chairs are also used to support the participant. This class has been ongoing for 15 years.

Thursday, Feb. 13 9 a.m.

Golden Ager’s Hall 560 Douglas St. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com Senior’s Coffee and Conversation: Drop in and join us for a cup of coffee, tea and homemade treats. You’ll enjoy some interesting and lively conversation. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hope Library - no membership required, just stop on by!

Thursday, Feb. 13 10:30 a.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

FRIDAY Tops Meeting: Powerful support group for weight loss and lifelong health.

Weigh-in 8:15-9:20 a.m.

Meeting 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 7. Anglican Church Hall 681 Fraser St. 604-869-2140 glennbarb@telus.net

SUNDAY Happy Knit Hope: Join knitters of all ages and abilities for this cozy fireside knitting circle. Share patterns and projects. Sunday, Feb. 9 1:30 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313

FVRD awarded $20,000 community grant

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 428 NEW HOURS FOR 2014: Monday-Saturday CLOSED Sundays Eat-In or Take Out 377 Old Hope Princeton Way, Hope, B.C. 604-869-8484

The Fraser Valley Regional District has received a $20,000 AgeFriendly Community Planning grant from the Ministry of Health Seniors’ Housing and Support Initiative.

The grant will support the FVRD’s Addressing Aging in Rural Communities project (AARC) to understand the needs of people in rural communities and how they change with age. Funding will also help regional district officials to

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conduct a gap-analysis of seniors’ housing and a community planning policy review as it relates to aging in electoral areas, assemble census data to better understand the age profile in electoral areas to maximize service delivery, and work with community associations to better understand the existing housing options available to seniors in order to identify sustainable solutions that improve housing and allow the elderly to age-in-place.

“FVRD recognizes that rural landscapes and communities pose challenges for aging and we want to look at options to help the aged remain in rural communities,” said FVRD chair Sharon Gaetz. “We will look at housing options, such as secondary dwellings, that could include a garden suite or carriage house as part of the Addressing Aging in Rural Communities project.”

The AARC project is expected to be completed by January 2015.

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Sports

Women’s team curls in men’s bonspiel Barry Stewart Hope Standard

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Ken Campbell was among the curlers at the annual men’s bonspiel in Hope over the weekend. This year’s event featured 16 rinks, including a women’s team with Kelly Jones, Debbie McKinney, Rosalee Floyd and Pattie Desjardins.

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At first, it was going to be a dual men’s and women’s bonspiel, side-by-side on the same weekend… then there were only four women’s teams that showed interest, so it went back to a 16-team men’s event.

That was the plan, anyway, said Hope Curling Club iceman, Roman Petryk. Then, one men’s team cancelled out on Monday night.

Faced with the nasty task of putting together a 15-team draw for last week’s bonspiel, Petryk chose to fill the blank spot with one of the teams that had signed up for the cancelled women’s event.

“We’ve been curling for years and it’s never happened before,” said Petryk of the female team’s entry.

The women’s infiltration continued, with Shelley Empey helping as a spare on Don Wiens’ team.

Unlike hockey, where size, strength and speed would give a men’s team the advantage over a similarly-skilled women’s team, those attributes are minimal factors in curling. If the women had the accuracy and skill, they could compete with the men — and that, they did.

Chilliwack-based skipper Kelly Jones and Hopians Debbie McKinney and Rosalee Floyd curl together in Chilliwack and they picked up The Hope Standard’s Pattie Desjardins for their lead.

The female foursome then went undefeated right to the A-final on Sunday.

They faced Darren Jarvis’ Chilliwack rink in a match that went right down to the last rock, said Petryk.

“It went back and forth all game,” said the iceman. “The ladies’ skipper had to make a hit and stay on her last rock — but it rolled a little too far and the men had an extra rock in there for the win.”

The A-event winners were Jarvis, Terry Foord as third, Rob Hornsby as second and Sam Rooney as lead.

The B-event was also close.

“It was tied up, coming home and the North Vancouver team that won it had to hit the button and stay there, to beat the Chilli-

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wack team,” said Petryk. “Ken Campbell’s rink beat up on the other team in the C final. Ken got to the C because the girls beat him in their second game.”

Ken Campbell’s teammates were Tom DeSorcy, Lou Kraszlany and Chris Kelley.

Hope used to be able to attract 28 or 32 teams to its men’s spiels — and the women’s event used to be a highlight of the year and has now fallen by the wayside.

“Our bonspiel numbers have been going down — but that’s happening everywhere,” said Petryk.

The trend could be reversed, though, perhaps through introducing the game to young people.

Yesterday (Feb. 5), Coquihalla Elementary hosted their second Curl BC Capital One Rocks & Rings dryland curling program, for grades one through four. Using a gym floor instead of ice, the program introduces the main parts of the game. Plastic rocks are used, with ball bearings to help them slide.

Petryk hopes to see some of those classes come over to the rink to try the game out on pebbled ice.

“We have C.E. Barry classes coming over for an hour and a half, teaching them how to slide, throw the rock and sweep,” said Petryk. “Ken Campbell and Wendy and Lou Kraszlany are helping out. For the last part of each session, we make up some teams and have a chance to play.”

Before the ice comes out in late March, there are three big events to get through. On Thursday, Feb. 13, the three-day BC Firefighters’ curling playoff kicks off at 8 a.m., then pauses for the opening ceremonies at 10:30. Finals will take place on Saturday afternoon. Petryk said 19 teams are registered, with the winner going to the Canadian Championships in Winnipeg.

Feb. 28 and March 1-2, the club hosts the Mixed Bonspiel.

“We’ve got 15 or 16 teams registered so far and we’re hoping for 32,” said Petryk.

On the March 14-16 weekend, the club hosts the BC Nisei bonspiel, which brings together descendants of the original Japanese immigrants and their families.

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REGISTERED WITH B.C. SAFETY AUTHORITY

LLOYD’S UTILITIES

604-869-1111 604-869-6544

PLUMBING

DAVE’S

PLUMBING

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

FLOORING

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

CARPETS FLOORING TILE BLINDS PAINT

549 Wallace St• 604.869.2727

REAL ESTATE Nyda Realty (Hope)

ROBPELLEGRINO.COM

604-200-6413

robp@remax.net 604-869-1290 (Cell Direct)

Home Cell

604-869-4566

Serving Hope & Area

604-869-3456 1-877-7ALLSYS

285B Wallace Street info@allsyscomputers.com

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

Licensed Plumber • GAS FITTER • INSURED FREE ESTIMATES! 22 Years Experience

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

Bonded/Insured Hope, B.C. 94574

Computer Sales & Service

BUSINESS of the week LANDSCAPING

GLEN TRAUN

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

(Personal Real Estate Corporation)

“Lifetime Hope Area Resident”

604-869-2945 (Office)

HOPE REAL ESTATE ADVERTISER New Edition Available Now

Servicing Hope & Area since 1979

604-869-2767

CONSTRUCTION

barclay fletcher contracting ltd.

Renovations & New Construction bÅetchercontracting.com

Cell: 604.869.1686 Fax: 604.869.7605

MOVERS

PLUMBING

Integrity Movers

Got the plumbing blues?

Moving and Delivery Services “We’re not satisfied until you are” NEW TO HOPE

BLUE’S PLUMBING

604-860-5277 (LOCAL) 778-896-6414 (CELL)

604.750.0159

TREE SERVICE

UPHOLSTERY

PHILLIPS TREE SERVICES

Hope & Area

BONDED, TICKETED & INSURED

R O GE R S

• Removals • Toppings • Chipping • Limbing

Furniture, Windows, Fabric

Free Estimates & Fully insured.

rogersupholstery@telus.net

604-702-8247

In-home & on-line estimates

Upholstery 604.860.0939

Your source for quality local professionals.

ADVERTISING DEADLINE: Tuesdays at 4:30pm

Call Janice at 604.869.2421 to advertise on the Business Services page.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8

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IN MEMORIAM

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

COMING EVENTS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

114

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57

In Memory of

TRAVEL.............................................61-76

Hope Station House 111 Old Hope Princeton Way

CHILDREN ........................................80-98 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387

Sat., Feb. 8 Roast Beef Dinner

PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483

6:00 pm $10.00

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587

Join Us!

EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198

Plus Music

REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696

Hope Volunteer Search and Rescue

RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862

MURRAY, Joy

AGREEMENT

April 24, 1932 February 1, 2014

Mark Speth Passed away suddenly on Feb. 10, 2010 Sadly missed by his parents Erwin & Anna Speth and his “brother Martin”

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OBITUARIES

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DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

BC Cancer Foundation Legacies accepted. 604.851.4736 or visit: bccancerfoundation.com

MACKAY, Harley Darrel

Joy passed away peacefully on February 1, 2014 after years of declining health.

She was born in Surdar, B.C. and lived most of her life in Hope. Joy married Doug Murray in 1950. She loved to travel to warm places, especially to the island of Hawaii, taught ceramic classes and was an active member of the Hospital Auxiliary for many years.

Joy is survived by her husband, Doug, daughters Linda and Sandra (Len Gurski), her niece, Lynn Carmichael (Ken) and her sister Georgia.

Special thanks go to the staff of the Fraser-Hope Lodge, who have provided exceptional care to Joy in the last two years, and to Nurse Practitioner, Linda Yearwood for her care in the final stages of Joy’s life.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the hospital auxiliary.

A Memorial Tea will be held in Joy’s honour on Friday, February 7, 2014 at #10 - 659 Douglas Street from 2:00 - 4:00.

Harley MacKay passed away on January 27, 2014. He was born in Abercrombie, NS on December 21, 1933.

Harley was predeceased by his wife Sheila and son Stuart.

He is survived by his daughter Torie and son Glenn.

A Tea will be held at the Eagles Lounge on Monday, February 10 at 2:00 pm.

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Growing Surrey building products company req. Driver / Warehouse Worker with clean BC driver’s license. Must be willing to work varied and/or extended hrs. Mon. – Fri. Leadership ability, positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: EXCELLENT REMUNERATION & BENEFITS.

(The “Duckman” of Hope) Russell Lloyd Michael Townley of Hope, B.C passed away on January 25, 2014 in Abbotsford Hospital after suffering a massive stroke, he was 66 years old.

Russ had no children but is survived by a large family of siblings and their families. Sisters, Barb (Dick) Oak, Angela Moore, Cathy Brown, Mary Hayes and Marian (Gary) Larocque.

Brothers, Melvin Townley and Marc (Jacqueline) Townley and many nieces, nephews and their families.

He was predeceased by his parents, Lloyd and Eileen Townley and his brother, Rod Townley.

Russ loved all creatures great and small, especially DUCKS! He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, February 21, 2014 from the Chapel of Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Ave. Chilliwack, BC beginning at 1:00 pm with a reception following at the Senior’s Society Hall, 45795 Victoria Ave. Chilliwack.

Feb 26, 2014 at 7:30 pm

940 Fraser Street, Hope

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OBITUARIES

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If YES, call or email for your FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION

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

TRAVEL 74

TIMESHARE

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OBITUARIES

Wills can be confusing.

PARTINGTON, Harold Dec 16, 1927 - Jan 20, 2014 Harold passed away on January 20, 2014 in the Fraser Canyon Hospital in Hope BC., age 86 years. Predeceased by his wife, Margret. Survived by his children Jackie, Patsy, Patti, Brian, Hal & Silver.

We will all miss his unique sense of humor!

A Celebration of Life will be held in honor of Harold at the Legion in Hope BC on Feb 22, 2014 between 1 pm & 4 pm.

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EDUCATION

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

Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

SIGN UP ONLINE! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

INFORMATION

EXCITING NEW CANADIAN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Available in your area! Min inv req’d. For more info, call 866-945-6409

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

Quality Assurance Course for Health Canada’s COMMERCIAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM. February 22 & 23 Best Western Hotel, Kelowna, BC. Tickets: www.greenlineacademy.com or 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES START NOW! Complete Ministry approved Diplomas in months!

Business, Health Care and more!

Contact Academy of Learning College: 1-855-354-JOBS (5627) or www.academyoflearning.com.

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Advertising Sales Representative The Peace Arch News, a twice-weekly awardwinning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time experienced sales person.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player, a strong communicator, well organized and selfmotivated. The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. A car and valid driver's license is required.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package.

But they don’t have to be.

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Annual General Meeting

Townley, Russell

Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

604-792-1344. On line condolences may be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

COPYRIGHT

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DRIVER (CLASS 5) / WAREHOUSE WORKER

is holding their

MARINE .......................................903-920

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Black Press has more than 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter

by Friday, February 21, 2014 to: Rita Walters, Publisher Peace Arch News, #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to publisher@peacearchnews.com

No phone calls please.

Available for appointments Wednesdays in Hope 1-800-667-8403

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 127

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 139

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

MEDICAL/DENTAL

160

BC QUALIFIED HAIRDRESSERto work 1 day per week with seniors in Hope care home.

Commission.

(604) 420-9339

130

HELP WANTED

SEEKING MOA for p/t position covering shifts in small clinic. Permanent p/t, f/t position available in July.

Must have experience using EMR (OSCAR preferably). Some experience in medical office essential.

Email resume & references to moa.resume@gmx.com

151

PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

HUB Ins Claims $ 45K+ Bonus, clifftang@zealotsconsulting.com Email resume or 604-727-3141

Now Hiring Healthcare Security Officers Paladin Security is not only the largest security company in B.C., but is also the fastest growing company in the industry. We are currently recruiting Healthcare Security candidates to fill several openings that we have. WE OFFER: Flexible Hours, Extensive Training, Competitive Pay, Benefits, Opportunity, Rewards and Recognition and More!

132

FINANCIAL SERVICES

130

Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanic Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry BENEFIT PACKAGE!

130

HELP WANTED

Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

130

First Nation Support Worker at Agassiz Centre for Education, Harrison Hot Springs Elementary School and Kent Elementary School Hours:

Five hours per day / Four days per week Effective: Immediately Hourly Rate: $21.42 per hour Deadline: February 14, 2014 at 2:00 pm (applications will not be considered after 2:00 pm)

Applications with full supporting documentation, including references to be forwarded to: Natalie Lowe-Zucchet Secretary-Treasurer School District #78 (Fraser-Cascade) 650 Kawkawa Lake Road email: lbjorge@sd78.bc.ca Fax: 604-869-7400 2/14h FC6

HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

The Agassiz Harrison Observer, one of BC’s leading community newspapers, has an immediate opening for an Advertising Coordinator. This junior position is part-time, 30 hours per week, located at the Observer office in Agassiz.

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.

The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets selling advertising in special features and classifieds sections. The position is also responsible for administrative duties including reception, walk-in inquiries and processing advertisements booked by the advertising department.

The ideal candidate must be motivated, energetic, outgoing and organized. Being able to work independently and part of a small dynamic award-winning team is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

This position is a perfect introduction into the media and advertising industry and while sales and office experience is an asset, it is not a requirement.

The Agassiz Harrison Observer is a part of the Black Press group of newspapers.

MIND BODY SPIRIT Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000 Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

CHANEL SPA New Year Specials!

604-746-6777

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Please submit your resume and cover letter by 5:00 pm Friday February 14 to ads@ahobserver.com or drop off in person to 7167 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz.

No phone calls please.

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.

We appreciate all those that apply, however only those who receive an interview will be contacted.

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173E

HEALTH PRODUCTS

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Job Posting: 13-050E

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Advertising Coordinator

PERSONAL SERVICES 173

HELP WANTED

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AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

TRADES, TECHNICAL

leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Req. immediately.

HELP WANTED

182

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

APPLY ONLINE:

HOME STAY FAMILIES

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED. Northern Youth Abroad is looking for families to host 2 youth from Nunavut/NWT. Volunteering in your community.

July/ August. www.nya.ca. 1-866-212-2307.

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JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

www.paladinsecurity.com /careers

160

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

TRADES, TECHNICAL

INDUSTRIAL OVERHEAD DOOR INSTALLER wanted in North Langley, we will train. Start between $14.00 - $16.00 per hour depending on construction experience. Well established company (1976) with benefit program. You only need hand tools we supply the rest. Apply to info@valmartdoors.com

LPN’s & CSW’s

Full & part time positions are needed to staff an Assisted Living Facility in Hope BC. Please email resumes to info@optima-living.com, fax to: 604-860-4701 or drop off at Riverside Manor.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

130

HELP WANTED

www.ahobserver.com 01/14F_AAC31

130

HELP WANTED

134

HOPE

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

134

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Have you always wanted HOME”? to work at “HOME

“Would you like to be part of our team?”

Position: Full-time Pharmacy Assistant

Come and join our family!

for maternity leave coverage Must be willing to work weekends and evenings.

Key job duties: Customer service, till operations, assisting Pharmacists in organizing and preparing prescriptions and related tasks.

Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Experience an asset but not necessary.

EXPERIENCED

Submit resume attention: Human Resources *Only successful Fax: 604-869-8405 Email: rx198@forewest.ca or fs198@forewest.ca candidates will be Mail: Box 1548, Hope B.C. V0X 1L0 called for Deadline: February 28, 2014

an interview

GRILL COOK

NEEDED Generous wages & benefits including medical & dental plan.

Apply in person with resume to: 665 Old Hope Princeton Hwy. or email: home1bc@telus.net 1/14w HR16

235 Wallace St. www.hopepharmasave.com 604-869-2486 1/14h PS5

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HELP WANTED

Your Best Source For Local Jobs!

130

HELP WANTED

Thursday, February 6, 2014, Hope Standard A15 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 239

COMPUTER SERVICES

ALLSYS COMPUTERS, new computer sales & service. 604-8693456 or info@allsyscomputers.com

245

CONTRACTORS

BARCLAY FLETCHER CONTRACTING, complete home reno’s, additions & more. (604)869-1686

260

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 377

UPHOLSTERY

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

387

WINDOWS

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

ELECTRICAL 477

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

ADORABLE PUPPIES -sm. breed & X’s. Vet Check, Deworm, Shots. $350+ Ready To Go (778)545-0311

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

CANE CORSO MASTIFF pure bred pups, shots, dewormed, vet ✓ $1000 Call 604-826-7634.

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

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION LLOYD’S UTILITIES, gas, oil & propane furnaces, class A gas fitter.

(604)869-1111 or (604)869-6544

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

BROTHERS MOVING & DELIVERY Local & long distance Movers

Call 604-720-0931 www.brothersmoving.com 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs

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

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

338

PLUMBING

DAVE’S PLUMBING, licensed, insured, gas fitter, for all your plumbing needs. Call (604)869-4566 BLUE’S PLUMBING, got the plumbing blues? Call (604)750-0159 #1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

FEMALE PEKINGESE top of the line pup, reg’d. Email for more info.

Video avail. $995. 604-353-8750. charlesfoyers@gmail.com

MALE POMERANIAN registered, micro-chipped, all health records, video avail. $895. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com MALE WESTIE. Top of the line pup.

Registered, email for more info.

Video avail. $895. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com 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 SAMOYED PUPPIES Beautiful Healthy CKC reg’d show quality 8 weeks $1000 pjwarden@telus.net 250-335-3072

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

706

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

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 BEDROOM APT Adult complex, fridge, stove, N/P, drapes, laundry facilities. Ref’s req’d.

autocredit 911

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

604-869-1212 or 604-869-2139 HOPE, 2 bdrm apt., adult oriented complex, 4 appliances, newly reno’d, electric heat, N/S, N/P. (604)869-9402 or 604-869-1432 HOPE

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. Avail now.

Call (604)869-6599

560

MISC. FOR SALE

1100 LITRE DIESEL TANK, complete, excell. cond. easily moved. $350 obo. Call (604)749-7056 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

SAWMILLS from only $4,897 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com (604) 657-9422

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80.

1-855-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOPE, 2 bdrm duplex, attached garage, laundry, $850/mo, close walk to downtown, suitable for active seniors, N/P. Avail immediately.

Call 604-690-1847 HOPE, small 1 bdrm unit in 4-plex, newly reno’d, suitable for older tenant. $525/mon. incl. utilities. Call (604)302-5100

AUTO SERVICES

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

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS HOPE 2 bedroom mobile homes for sale or rent in seniors community. Call Gordon 604-240-3464 HOPE 2 vacant pads for rent in senior’s community. Gordon 604-240-3464 HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park.

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

736

HOMES FOR RENT

HOPE

1 bedroom home, furnished or unfurnished, and a 2 bedroom home plus den in seniors community.

Call Gordon 604-240-3464 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

812

HOPE, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1200 sq ft rancher, 5 appliances, very private & quiet setting, greenbelt property, extra clean, $1200/mo + util. Avail Feb/March. Call (604)463-1731 HOPE, 3 bdrm townhouse 1 1/2 baths, fenced back yard, F/S, W/D, full basement, attached storage area. Rent includes heat. N/P, N/S 604-869-9402 or 604-869-1432

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

851

TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS

T-rahproperties.com Call: 604-250-9007

RENTALS

CHIHUAHUA’S - Reg’d microchipped, cert. of pedigree, health records, shots, dewormed, paper trained, $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

300

MOVING & STORAGE

TRANSPORTATION

HOPE, MALE to share house in Silver Creek area, $400/month. Call 1 (604)525-1883

Maple Ridge, fully reno’d house approx 3000 sq.ft. 6 Bdrm. 3 bath. 2 bdrm. suite. Detached garage. Lrg. (.883 acre) corner lot. $599,000.

CHIHUAHUA, male pup, 20 weeks old, $450 obo. Call 604-794-7347

MALE COCKER - Micro-chipped Reg’d, cert of pedigree, video avail. health records. $895. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

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OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY & SUNDAY Feb. 8 & 9 / 1:00-4:00 21587-128th Ave. MR

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

LABRADINGER (Lab/Springer X) pups, ready to go now, $500. Med size dogs. Call/text (604)845-3972

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

OPEN HOUSE

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

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

WCB insured. Call (604)750-8025

LANDSCAPING

RENTALS

PETS

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

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

638

PETS

Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

275

REAL ESTATE

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2000 DODGE NEON 4 door, auto, sedan, Aircared, low kms. ST#467. $2,500.

1997 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, Aircared, loaded, ST#506 $3,495.

2002 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr, fully loaded, lthr, Aircared, ST #516. Only this week! $3,900.

2003 CHEVY IMPALA 4 door, auto, loaded, ST#376. $3,900.

2001 KIA SEPHIA, 4 dr sedan, auto. Only 88K. Only this week. ST# 493. $3,995.

2001 FORD FOCUS, 4 dr, auto, low kms, fully loaded, ST# 498 $3,995.

2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING 4 dr, auto, Aircared, full load, ST# 517, $4,500.

2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg auto, a/c, fully loaded, long wheel base. ST#437. $4,900.

2005 HONDA CIVIC, 2dr, auto Si, loaded. ST#497, $4,900.

2003 FORD ESCAPE 4dr, 4X4 auto. ST#377. Only this week! $4,900.

2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. Only this week! $5,500.

2004 CHEV TRAILBLAZER 4X4, auto, 7pass. Aircared. ST #457.Only this week $6,900.

2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, runs good.

ST#364. $6,900.

2007 CHEV COBALT 4 dr, auto, low kms. ST#367. Only this week! $6,900.

2007 DODGE CALIBER 4 dr, auto, loaded. ST#383 $7,500.

2004 FORD EXPLORER 4 door, 4X4, auto, 7 passenger, fully loaded, ST#470 $7,900.

2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, ST#371. Only this week! $8,900 2008 CHEV MALIBU. 4 dr, auto, full load, black on black, ST# 520. $8,900.

2008 KIA MAZDA, 4 dr auto, fully loaded, ST#417. Only this week! $8,900.

2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, h/back, sunroof, auto. ST#366.

Only this week! $9,900.

2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, very low kms, 82K only. ST#393. Only this week! $10,500.

2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 pass, leather, runs good, ST#424. $10,900 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4 door, auto, low km, only 83K kms, ST#447 this week $11,900.

2008 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, runs good. Only this week! $11,900.

2009 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, 5 passenger. ST#418.

Only this week! $11,900.

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr auto, sedan, loaded. ST# 504. Only this week! $11,900.

2010 FORD ESCAPE 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. ST#487.

Only this week! $11,900.

2007 GMC ACADIA 4 dr, 8 passenger, all wheel drive, runs good. ST#319. $14,900 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428.

Only this week! $15,900.

2009 JETTA TDi 4 dr, auto, leather, fully loaded. ST#402.

Only this week. $17,900.

2011 FORD ESCAPE, auto, 4 door, fully loaded. Only 20K, ST#471. $18,900.

TRUCKS 2006 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, long box, runs good ST#309 $12,900.

2004 HUMMER H2, 4 dr, auto, 4 X 4, ST#384. Only this week, $13,900.

2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160K. ST#310. $13,900.

2006 FORD F350. Quad cab 4 X 4, auto, long box, diesel.

ST#13. $13,900.

2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K ST#17. $12,900.

2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. ST#126. $14,900.

2009 FORD F150 Crew cab, fully loaded $17,900.

2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $18,900.

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On January 10, 2014, in the area of Trans Canada Highway and Landstrom Road, Hope, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Hope RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $13,900 CAD, on or about 09:28 Hours, and $995 CAD, on or about 10:32 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-1927, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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