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A2 RINGETTE TO DEBUT AT HOPE ARENA Weekend tournament to draw about 75 players from around the province

Colleen Knight takes a practice swing at the Hope Golf Club before teeing off at hole No. 18 on Tuesday. The club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with several events.

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Golf club kicks off 50th season Several events planned to commemorate milestone

Kerrie-Ann Schoenit Hope Standard

The Hope Golf Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Owners/operators Kerry and Claudette Krahn will be hosting several events to commemorate this milestone, including an anniversary season kickoff party on April 12, homecoming 18 hole tournament and banquet dinner May 23-25, and a community bar-

becue and parking lot party on July 20.

“Our goal is to celebrate everybody’s previous involvement,” said Kerry.

“It’s good to have a course that’s in this small community that’s supported as well as it is. It doesn’t happen everywhere.”

This year, each hole will have new flags and will be sponsored by local businesses. The Grill on the Green Restaurant was re-

cently renovated and a historical committee is collecting data and pictures that will be displayed on the clubhouse walls. Upgrades to the cart pathways are also in the works.

More than 100 people attended the opening of Hope Golf and Country Club on July 1, 1964.

Carl Anderson of Emil Anderson Construction donated a lot of the materials and equipment needed to make the new course possible.

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Surrounded by mountains and rivers, the club continues to offer a unique golfing experience on a challenging course.

There are currently about 140 active members and many former residents return annually to tee off.

For more information about the golf club or the upcoming anniversary events, visit www. hopegolfclub.com or call 604869-5881.

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Hope Mountain Centre’s Muriel McMullan (right) and Sabine Keil (middle) present the Don Bush Environmental Stewardship Award to Esther Brysch, coordinator of the Hope Community Garden, on Saturday for her passion and commitment to the environment and keeping the community green.

Ringette tournament comes to Hope Arena Kerrie-Ann Schoenit Hope Standard

Ringette is making its debut in Hope next weekend.

About 75 participants from around the province will hit the ice for the Ladies Masters Tournament. Teams are coming from Comox, Richmond, Burnaby, New West, Surrey-White Rock, and Port Coquitlam-Ridge Meadows.

“We wanted to host a destination tournament so that the participants could leave behind their duties and responsibilities and just enjoy a fun, social, weekend,” said tournament coordinator Samantha Morrison. “Hope has a great ice arena, affordable accommodations, and supportive tourism services. There is a real community feel and we have been welcomed by the recreation staff and local businesses.”

Ringette is a fast-paced team sport similar to lacrosse and basketball that was invented in 1963 in North Bay, Ontario by Sam Jacks. Players use a straight stick to pass, carry, and shoot a rubber ring to score goals. Teams consist of seven to 18 players: a goalie and five skaters, two defense, two forwards, and a centre. There is no offside rule but teams must pass over both blue lines to move up the ice. Each end

zone is restricted to three skaters per team.

Ringette has become a popular sport for women in this country, with over 50,000 participants, including players, coaches, officials and volunteers across Canada.

“Being part of a team motivates women to exercise and learn new skills in a supportive and fun environment,” said Morrison. “Women often devote their social time to childrearing and when their kids hit a certain age they find that they have time for themselves again. Ringette welcomes women of all ages and abilities. Many women start playing in their 40s.”

The Ladies Masters Tournament kicks off on April 11 at Hope Arena.

Boys and girls age six and over can try ringette for free from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and ladies aged 25-60+ from 6:45-7:45 p.m. The Eagles Club is also hosting a private banquet for tournament participants with dinner and dancing on the Saturday.

“There will be lots of team spirit and camaraderie and effort – if you are lucky perhaps you will even see some skilled play,” said Morrison. “The jambouree style tournament is focused on relationship building and personal bests. There are no finals. The motto for the weekend is ‘if you are not having fun – you are doing it wrong.’”

Volunteer appreciation week Did you know that the equivalent of 1.1 million full-time jobs in Canada are done by volunteers? That’s 2.1 billion hours of volunteer hours.

Each year 47 per cent of Canadians volunteer in their communities.

Volunteers are a driving force behind many local programs and organizations in Hope, and Hope and Area Healthy Communities is hosting a celebration next week to thank them for their efforts.

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The event takes place at the Hope Visitor Centre (919 Water Ave.) from 12:30-4 p.m. on April 8, with cake cutting at 12:30 p.m.

Opportunities for volunteers to be recognized and for people to find out about organizations looking for volunteers will be available throughout the week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

For more information, contact Brenna Ayliffe at hopehealthycommunities@gmail.com.

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Disclosure rules on way for municipal elections Tom Fletcher Black Press

Candidates for municipal and school board elections will have to register with Elections BC and report donations of $50 or more when they run in province-wide elections this November.

Legislation tabled by the B.C. government last Wednesday will extend the term of office to four years as well as tightening rules for campaign financing and advertising.

Third-party advertisers will also have to register before promoting candidates, and financial disclosures will

have to be filed with Elections BC within 90 days of the vote.

Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes said the new rules have been developed in consultation with the Union of B.C. Municipalities, and that discussion determined that an outright ban on anonymous donations is too strict.

The disclosure rule will also apply to third-party advertisers, who will have to report sources of donations more than $50 and identify themselves in advertising.

Campaign spending limits won’t be imposed until after

the elections scheduled for Nov. 15, 2014. Oakes said that measure is complex because the variety of local governments in B.C. is the widest in Canada, including large and small communities, regional districts, school boards, park boards and the Islands Trust that governs the Gulf Islands.

The legislation also moves the date of local elections from November to October, but that won’t take effect until 2018.

UBCM president Rhona Martin, a director of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, said the move to four-year terms is not a “per-

Taking action may be as simple as getting help to access service for yourself or someone you know, or perhaps it will mean getting involved with an organization or a group to help promote the needs and rights of those who have been impacted by a crime or a personal tragedy.

Whatever the issue may be, or your reason for getting involved, it is important to remember that what you do can make a difference.

Support and assistance is critical to help people understand what is happening

and to help them access the services they may need at this time in their life. Victim Services is a critical support service to many victims of crime and can be a lifeline to help them move through what may be the most difficult time in their life and assist them in getting the information and support they require. RCMP Victim Services are available in almost every RCMP detachment throughout B.C. Next week, Hope/Boston Bar Victim Services will have an information display at

the Hope Library and Hope Crime Prevention Society office. There will also be a presentation on April 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Hope Crime Prevention Society office (777 Fraser St.), to offer information and learn from the community what would be helpful for them.

For more information or to access victim support services, contact Hope Victim Services at 604-869-7770. If you require additional information, call the province’s toll free victim support line, VictimLINK, at 1-800-563-0808.

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Measles outbreak currently contained The measles outbreak in B.C. has been largely contained to the eastern regions of the Fraser Valley, health officials declared Monday.

Health minister Terry Lake credited the work done by Fraser Health, and specifically chief medical health officer Dr. Paul Van Buynder, for the success.

“Dr. Van Buynder and Fraser Health have shown excellent guidance and management of this difficult situation,” said Lake.

“I applaud the professionalism and tireless efforts of the dedicated staff who have engaged in an open and respectful manner with the leaders, families and individuals in these affected communities.”

Now into its fourth week, the outbreak has

generated 320 cases so far, health officials said. But nearly all those cases have been limited to the Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs and Hope. The threat to communities outside the eastern Fraser Valley is considered low.

Since the outbreak was declared on March 8, Fraser Health has worked with schools, community groups, church groups, public health nurses and medical officers to investigate the outbreak and implement control measures such as setting up dedicated immunization clinics in public health and physician offices and urging people to get vaccinated.

The measles outbreak is expected to continue for another two weeks as the second and third

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In previous votes, some small community representatives said even three-year terms may be too long for a time-consuming commitment with little pay.

The change in reporting rules creates a large task of compliance and enforcement for Elections BC. Oakes said the Elections BC will present its proposed costs to the legislature committee that determines budgets for all independent officers, including the Auditor General.

Victims of Crime Week in Hope Taking Action is the theme of this year’s Victims of Crime Week, April 6-12.

When someone has been impacted by a crime they are often in a spiral of disbelief, shock, fear and dealing with the unknown. The trauma of the incident itself can be extreme, but when you add the aftermath of having to report the offence, provide statements, deal with the courts and other involved agencies it can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. It is often a time when people are least able to take action.

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The Yarrows said they want to reassure their carpet and duct-cleaning customers that this has not quality service to our customers’.

“Our business is good!

We have a great local client base and we don’t want to lose that” says Gary “We were told to just keep going with our services,” Ms. Yarrow said.

“We’re still active … I wanted to just clarify that.”

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University of the Fraser Valley president Mark Evered cuts a cake on Wednesday at the Hope Centre in celebration of the university’s 40th anniversary this month. Fraser Valley College was proclaimed into existence by provincial education minister Eileen Dailly on April 4, 1974. Since then it has grown from a college without walls, to a degree-granting university college, to a modern multi-campus university.

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Federal government appeals medical marijuana injunction Jeff Nagel Black Press

The federal government will appeal a March 21 court injunction that lets authorized patients temporarily keep growing their own medical marijuana past April 1, when the old system was to be outlawed.

The move by Health Canada keeps thousands of medical marijuana users off balance as to how long they can continue home growing under personal production licences.

They had been under a federal directive to stop growing, destroy any unused pot and confirm in writing by April 30 they had done so or face potential police enforcement.

Users behind a constitutional challenge of the new medical marijuana rules fear higher prices and lower quality pot under the new system of regulated commercial producers.

It’s unclear how quickly an will cut the risk of patients appeal of the injunction will being harmed by being overbe heard, but the broader prescribed medical pot. case is expected to go to trial “I want to emphasize that sometime this year. marijuana is not an approved Health Minister Rona Am- drug or medicine in Canada. brose said Health CanMonday she is ada does not working with endorse the organizations use of mari“They want clearer of health projuana, but the fessionals to courts have guidance on safety address their required reac o n c e r n s and eɈectiveness and sonable acabout the cess to a lewant authorizations lack of dosgal source of to be monitored.” age guidelines marijuana for and appromedical purpriate health poses.”

Health Minister cautions for Regulators Rona Ambrose medical mariwill get data juana use. from licensed “They want producers on clearer guidhow much ance on safety and effective- pot each doctor prescribes to ness and want authorizations patients. to be monitored,” Ambrose Youth are especially sussaid. ceptible to potential risks She said it’s expected new from marijuana use, acmeasures and direction on cording to Health Canada, dosage, educational materi- which lists damage to mental als and increased oversight function and mental health,

including psychosis and schizophrenia.

Sensible BC planned a day of protest on April 1 against the medical marijuana changes.

Organizer Dana Larsen welcomed Ottawa’s move to provide more information on marijuana to doctors and nurses, but remained sharply critical of the planned shift to commercial production.

“Minister Ambrose still has not addressed the fact that the new regulations are going to price thousands of patients out of the market for their medicine.”

Various municipalities opposed the outgoing system of letting users grow their own pot or have other designated growers do it for them, citing fire and other safety risks.

The injunction doesn’t stop the launch of new commercial pot producers, but it may reduce the initial size of their market if many users don’t have to start buying from them.

B.C. signs on for federal training program Tom Fletcher Black Press

B.C. has signed on to the federal government’s program to match skills training with employers’ needs, after negotiations to maintain most of the existing programs to assist older and disadvantaged people.

B.C. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond signed onto the Canada Job Grant program in Ottawa Monday, as provinces and territories agreed to a program that requires employers to put up a third of training costs.

Once the program takes ef-

fect, the federal share will be up to $10,000 per trainee with another $5,000 from a sponsoring employer.

Federal Employment Minister Kenney said the new program will address the need for thousands of skilled workers to develop liquefied natural gas plants, pipelines and other projects in B.C. There is no general labour shortage in Canada, but the $900 million a year the federal government spends on postsecondary training needs to match up better with the available jobs, he said.

“So we need to re-engineer our education system,” Kenney said.

“B.C. has taken the lead on this, to prepare young people for the jobs of the future, to educate them for the labour market.”

The agreement means B.C. will use 40 per cent of Ottawa’s $65 million annual skills training transfer for the new program.

“We very much support the concept of employer-led and driven employment programs, and I think that’s actually where we ended up with the

Canada Job Grant file,” Bond said.

B.C. objected to the program initially, because it would have taken federal money away from existing training programs for disadvantaged groups. Kenney said the amended deal allows 90 per cent of B.C.’s training programs to carry on.

One of those is a 2007 federal-provincial program for workers aged 55 to 64 in communities with fewer than 250,000 people that have high unemployment or closure of employers.

Liberals, NDP spar over MMBC recycling rollout Jeff Nagel Black Press

B.C.’s small business minister defended the province’s shift to a new recycling system Wednesday after a continuing attack in the Legislature by the Official Opposition.

Naomi Yamamoto said the Multi Material BC program transfers recycling costs from taxpayers to the producers who generate packaging and printed paper and challenged New Democrats to state

whether or not they oppose that principle.

“How many of us have come home after purchasing a relatively small item, struggled to unpackage the item and then found yourself with a mountain of waste material that we have no control over?”

Yamamoto responded in Question Period.

“This program actually provides an incentive to producers to reduce their packaging.”

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Yamamoto said the province asked MMBC to work with the small business community and the B.C. Chamber of Commerce, adding that led to a series of exemptions that absolve 99 per cent of small businesses of requirements to report and pay recycling fees under the

new program.

NDP small business critic Lana Popham cited severe business impacts and demanded to know if the province will halt the scheduled May 19 rollout pending better consultation with businesses, municipalities and environmental organizations.

“The premier is chucking B.C.’s recycling system into a giant dumpster by completely botching the implementation,” Popham said.

“British Columbia deserves to get our recycling right.”

Popham earlier in the week denounced MMBC as a “red tape monster” controlled by Ontario-based corporations and multinational firms that aren’t sufficiently accountable to B.C. stakeholders.

Newspaper industry representatives have warned newspaper closures and large-scale job losses are likely if the MMBC rollout continues unchanged.

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Opinion

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

Misuse of funds warrants more than a shrug It’s not just about Nigerian inheritance schemes, or people stealing credit cards or financial information.

Questionable activities touch each and every taxpayer whose hardearned dollars are siphoned by politicians for unjustified “expenses.”

If we have learned anything from last year’s Senate expense scandals, and the recent revelations concerning former Alberta premier Alison Redford’s travel expenses, it’s that this is a problem that crosses all party lines and involves all political stripes.

A recent example being publication of details of the vacation expenses billed for NDP MLA Jenny Kwan’s family to the Portland Hotel Society, a not-for-profit organization already under fire for its expenses record.

Kwan’s subsequent repayment of the sum was a reason for rejoicing on the right.

That jubilation has been tempered somewhat by the revelation, also this month, of travel expenses billed by B.C. legislature Speaker Linda Reid, a B.C. Liberal MLA, for her husband – so that he could join her on a trip to South Africa.

In addition to issuing a public apology, Reid has also repaid the sum in total. Whatever the mitigating circumstances of each case, neither inspires confidence in our system.

Abusing public trust and dipping into public funds is, or should be, indefensible, no matter the spluttering rants of entrenched ideologues on the left or the right, who will always claim that whatever the other party did is worse.

Yet oddly, when it comes to political impropriety, our society long ago suspended any notion of justice or punishment that automatically applies to scammers in any other walk of life.

With politicians going on to reap the rewards of generous pensions, lucrative posts and valuable consultancies, it’s no wonder so many average Canadians shrug their shoulders and walk in the other direction when urged to exercise their democratic rights.

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Land reserve divided, not conquered B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher Kootenay Bill Bennett has done what I reported last November he was doing: seizing the horns of the sacred cow that is the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Henceforth there shall be two land reserves. The Island, South Coast and Okanagan, which produce 85 per cent of B.C.’s total farm revenue on 10 per cent of protected land, retains its strict anti-development rules.

In the much larger area Bennett likes to call “beyond Hope,” non-farm uses will be considered to help maintain the many economically marginal farmers.

This is the Interior, Kootenay and North, where development pres-

sure is mostly an urban myth. In remote areas, ALR diktats with no relation to reality are routinely ignored.

Political critics were quick to call this a B.C. Liberal hidden agenda to pave the ALR for their developer pals. Certainly neither party’s 2013 platform talked about the ALR, although B.C. Liberal leadership candidates Kevin Falcon and Mike de Jong promised relief from its more senseless bureaucracy to Peace country farmers in 2011.

When the zone plan was revealed last week, media went to ALR pioneer Harold Steves, the hero of all Lower Mainlanders who try to tell northern farmers what to do.

“My real fear is that they want to open the door for fracking and natural gas and oil,” Steves said.

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and gas companies have operated on farmland since before the ALR was created in 1974.

Conspiracy buffs should read the delegation agreement that took effect just weeks after last May’s election, giving the Oil and Gas Commission authority to administer wells, pipelines and waste pits on farmland. If the ALR interferes with the prescribed handling of drilling waste, it interferes with safety measures.

University of the Fraser Valley “food security” professor Lenore Newman went on CKNW to refute what she called “uninformed arguments,” and then offered one of her own. This two-zone change is connected to the exclusion of large tracts of Peace land for the Site C dam, she said.

Actually, the government exempted that project last December using the long-standing “provincial interest” provision, so this

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phase of the alleged capitalist plot against farmland has no effect on Site C. Steves is also concerned about second homes being built beyond Hope, and later sold rather than being destroyed as is the current disastrous rule. He warns that farmers might end up with “nonfarm neighbours,” or as we like to call them up north, “neighbours.”

Again, this is an urban problem projected onto rural B.C., where costly restrictions mainly serve to accelerate the depopulation of rural and remote areas.

Delta South independent MLA Vicki Huntington is livid about the legislation, which has no effect on loss of farmland in her constituency. The growing federally regulated port supersedes provincial laws, and the Tsawwassen First Nation is growing a big shopping centre on its treaty land.

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also starting to force big-box development on southern Vancouver Island, home of the purest of the pure left. This is where farmers can’t even protect themselves against deer.

The most damning charge is that the six regional ALR panels now in place are open to corruption under new rules. Panel members have always been cabinet appointments, but currently they have to be from outside the region so they are less likely to hand out exemptions to their friends.

That is certainly something to keep an eye on. So is the status of B.C. farms, where the average farmer age is 56 and rising, and half of farms have income less than $10,000 a year.

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No basis for setting up ‘recycling dictatorship’ A few months back, I received a notification which advised me that I had to declare whether Buckerfields was a ‘producer’ of printed paper or packaging material.

If so, we would have to implement an ‘approved stewardship plan’ to deal with the material. Otherwise we would have to join another ‘stewardship plan’ and pay fees to that plan holder.

I thought it was a scam. But I looked into it further and determined that there was indeed regulatory provisions in effect which stated this very thing and according to the regulations, Buckerfields is now a ‘producer’ of printed paper and packaging material, with the best example being our Buckerfields feed bags.

I then discussed the alternatives with a Ministry of Environment official and came to realize that we had no choice but to join the only approved stewardship plan in the province, MMBC. We signed the MMBC contract. But we also read it. It stated that MMBC had to file audited financial statements on its web site.

I recently went to the web site and there are no audited financial statements.

Now, several months

later, I have discovered the following: • MMBC is a corporation under the Societies Act comprised of three directors, two of which live in Ontario.

None of the directors have public sector credentials. All of the Directors represent large corporate interests.

• MMBC is not accountable to any government agency, appointed official, elected official or any other government body other than the Registrar of Companies under the Societies Act. • MMBC is not governed by the province’s Financial Administration Act which sets out the rules for the administration of all public monies.

• None of the monies collected by MMBC, including the fees Buckerfields is supposed to pay, go to the public accounts of the province or any other government organization.

• MMBC is not subject to oversight by the Auditor General of B.C. • Under MMBC’s ‘stewardship plan’ as approved by the provincial government, MMBC has the authority to charge companies like Buckerfields unlimited fees based on whatever MMBC spends, regardless of

what the actual costs are to recycle our feed bags and regardless of the fact that we already pay municipal taxes in all eight of our locations.

• MMBC has the authority to come into any municipality in the province and offer financial incentives to the locally elected government to do what MMBC wants in the area of waste collection and recycling; if the locally elected government refuses, MMBC has the authority to do what it wants anyway.

• Municipal governments of the province do not know the background of MMBC and don’t yet realize the fees that MMBC is charging to Buckerfields and all the other companies amounts to double taxation.

• Municipal governments are going to have to give up that tax base they have for waste collection and recycling because the shift to ‘producers’ paying directly for waste collection and recycling eliminates the need and justification for ‘consumers’ i.e. property taxpayers to pay for these services through the municipalities.

• The provincial government did not consult with the municipal governments

or the public but companies like Buckerfields are pointing it out because until it is resolved, we are being taxed twice for the same service and residential taxpayers (including me) are being taxed for something that someone else is actually paying for.

• Taxpayers and municipal governments were not consulted as to whether they really want to shift the financing and control of municipal waste and recycling services out of the municipal jurisdiction, that is, the jurisdiction of democratically elected municipal officials into the hands of a corporation under the Societies Act that is accountable to no one and is outside the jurisdiction of the provincial auditor general.

• Taxpayers and voters are unaware that the fees being charged

by MMBC are so onerous that they will cause newspaper closures and job losses of 300500 in the newspaper industry in British Columbia, even though recycled newsprint is actually very valuable.

In finding all this out, I lament the fact that none of this was introduced into the legislature for proper debate because it means that instead of spending my days

managing the sale of chicks and garden supplies at Buckerfields, I have to spend my time trying to revive democratic processes in British Columbia, retroactively. I find it appalling.

My position as of the time of this writing is this, we ain’t paying a dime to MMBC and neither should anyone else, not until: • The provincial government reconciles what it is doing with the municipal governments and municipal taxpayers so that taxpayers don’t have to pay twice.

• The provincial government takes back the legislation which calls us ‘producers’ and ‘blames us’ for the choices made by manufacturers and indeed consumers that are completely outside of our control.

• Any monies charged under the auspices of the Recycling Regulation are included in the public accounts of the province and subject to the provisions of the Financial Administration Act and the Auditor General Act. • Whatever is going to be done is introduced into the legislative assembly in the form of a bill so that the proper public debate can occur.

• Insofar as MMBC

Pricing is the real fix for water Re: Pricing a concern for lobby group in new B.C. Water Sustainability Act (March 27) Kudos to spokesperson Sheila Muxlow of the Water Wealth Project for staying on top of, and keeping us informed on the provincial government’s new Water Sustainability Act. The licensing of groundwater is surely overdue and the extra protection of the ecosystem is a no brainer. Unfortunately, the real fix for protecting our fresh water is in the pricing. If you put a high enough price on any commodity the strong tendency is to conserve and protect. Gold and oil are the perfect examples. I believe that the provincial government is

dragging it’s heels on this issue because of the strong political lobby from large industrial users. The fresh water that will be needed in the development of the Liberal government’s natural gas plan is a phenomenal amount, and I don’t believe a price increase was in the books. So until Premier Clark can convince the gas well developers to use salt water, or water from a distant location for fracking, don’t expect any considerable or practical price increase for the industrial use of fresh water. Though it wouldn’t surprise me, if the provincial government taxed our personal use of water on the pretext of conservation.

Art Green

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

LAST WEEK WE ASKED:

Do you support the new provincial recycling program that is set to launch in May?

Do you support the introduction of federally licenced commercial marijuana grow operations?

To answer, go to the home page of our website: www.hopestandard.com

Here’s how you responded:

Yes 57% No 43%

has not filed its audited financial statements since inception, and the period of time not reported spans more than two years, and insofar as MMBC is actually a taxing and funding agency, there be an independent public enquiry into the financial operations, sources and uses of funds, contractual procedures and expenditures of MMBC. No, Buckerfields is not paying a dime until this cash and power grab is unraveled and revealed for what it is.

One final word, 96 per cent of all printed paper and packaging material is already being picked up or deposited into municipally financed facilities.

Despite what MMBC is saying, at least 53 per cent of that is already being recycled and it is very likely that that number was seriously understated to give the government a reason for its MMBC cash and power grab.

In reality, there is no basis for setting up a recycling dictatorship and charging punitive fees to companies like Buckerfields at all.

Recycling is a booming business with rapidly increasing prices of marketable commodities. Could that be why the board of MMBC is all big

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business and outside the jurisdiction of the auditor general?

We don’t have to change a thing to see recycling take off in B.C., in the hands of our elected municipal officials. We need to send the MMBC regime to the recycle bin.

Kelvin McCulloch CEO, Buckerfields

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News

Court, jail awaits B.C. drivers who defy U.S. traffic tickets Suspended licences making driving in Washington a crime Jeff Nagel Black Press

A growing number of B.C. motorists are getting a nasty surprise after ignoring speeding tickets issued in Washington State because they don’t think the long arm of Uncle Sam can reach them.

Blaine city administrators say many Canadians are regularly appearing in court there

to face criminal charges of driving while under license suspension that stem from unpaid traffic tickets.

The typical case involves a B.C. motorist who gets caught speeding in Washington and ignores the ticket because they think they’re immune to U.S. enforcement.

But about three months after the tick-

et is issued – if it’s not paid or disputed – state authorities declare that driver’s B.C. licence suspended in Washington.

The next time the driver crosses the border they’re nabbed instantly by U.S. authorities for driving while suspended.

Blaine deputy court administrator Raylene King said the court-

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house there is seeing a “rash of Canadians” coming as a result.

Wednesday’s court docket in Blaine featured 11 arraignments of accused making first appearances, nine of them for driving while suspended.

Blaine immigration lawyer Len Saunders says it’s the same scene each Wednesday morning – a courthouse parking lot jammed with Canadians arriving to face the music.

“They get a speeding ticket and they blow it off thinking ‘The Americans can’t do anything because I’m a Canadian,’” said Saunders. “Wrong idea.”

The typical penalty there for driving while suspended is a $500 or $600 fine on top of the unpaid ticket, although the maximum is $1,000 and up to 90 days in jail.

But that’s not the biggest problem for many hapless B.C. drivers.

Because driving while suspended is a criminal misdemeanor, the conviction means instant loss of the Nexus card that gives many B.C. shoppers speedy access over the border.

“Canadians have no clue what problems they can get into at the border if they fail to pay a speeding ticket,” Saunders said.

“And it’s becoming more and more common.”

He ties the increase to the growing frenzy

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Blaine immigration lawyer Len Saunders says many B.C. drivers are unaware of the consequences if they ignore U.S.-issued traffic tickets.

of Canadians coming to Blaine to use U.S. mail boxes and other e-commerce package shipping services who then discover local police tightly enforce the 20-mile-per-hour speed limit in town.

Saunders doesn’t defend criminal cases, but typically gets hired

by Canadians desperate to reinstate Nexus passes.

“That’s what a lot of people are worried about – having their Nexus cards gone.”

It’s possible to avoid or appeal the Nexus loss, but Saunders said in many cases the card is gone for 10 years.

Saunders said suspended drivers who come back to Blaine for court must make sure they don’t drive themselves across the border or they’ll be

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nailed for a second offence.

There’s no disputing that they were driving at the border because automated cameras photograph drivers as they roll up to the booths.

Solo drivers busted at the border typically get towed back to Canadian soil because it’s illegal for them to even drive that far.

An even worse fate awaits those who ignore the court summons for driving while suspended and then try to cross the border again – regardless of whether they’re driver or passenger.

“A warrant for their arrest gets issued,” Blaine prosecutor Rajeev Majumdar said.

“And then when they cross the border they actually get arrested

and taken to jail.”

Saunders knows one B.C. woman who was handcuffed at the Highway 15 truck crossing and held overnight in Whatcom County jail on a fouryear-old speeding ticket that had morphed into a driving-whilesuspended charge.

By the time the husband hired a U.S. lawyer and bailed his wife out of jail, the cost of dealing with what had been a $124 ticket had soared to $4,000.

“He was furious, he couldn’t believe it,” Saunders said.

“I’d be terrified if it was me,” said King, who encourages Canadians to dispute a ticket they consider unjust.

“Ignoring it isn’t the correct option. It’s going to come back to bite you.”

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Farmland review creates two zones

Black Press

The Agricultural Land Reserve is being divided into two zones, with regulations to come to allow non-farm home-based businesses outside the southwest regions of high productivity.

The changes affect three of the six regional panels of the Agricultural Land Commission, for the Interior, Kootenay and North regions.

Details will be worked out in consultation with industry and placed in regulations, said Bill Bennett, the cabinet minister in charge of the government’s core review of programs.

Non-farm uses will not be considered in the Island, South Coast and Okanagan regions, but “value added” activities such as food processing on farmland are being considered across the province, Bennett said.

Bennett and Steve Thomson, acting agriculture minister, reiterated their assurances that the ALC will continue to operate independently.

Commissioners are appointed by cabinet, two or three per region, and decisions can be appealed to the

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Ten per cent of ALR land in the Fraser Valley and southern Vancouver Island produces 85 per cent of farm revenues in B.C.

regional chairs who act as an executive.

Delta South independent MLA Vicki Huntington called the Interior zone change “deceitful and a betrayal of the public trust,” and accused the government of removing its obligation to consult with the ALC chair on new panel appointments.

NDP agriculture critic Nicolas Simons was forced by the speaker to withdraw the term “deceitful” from his re-

marks in the legislature, as he accused Bennett of keeping the changes secret until after last year’s election.

“The fundamental principle is that the reserve was set up for the entire province, not for zones here and zones there,” Simons said.

Bennett said the only change to the Interior zones is the addition of “social and economic” factors in considering permitted uses.

He gave the example from

his Kootenay constituency of a market garden operator who was refused permission to build a second home on an unproductive part of the property so the next generation could take over the business.

Rhonda Driediger, chair of the B.C. Agricultural Council and operator of Driediger Farms in Langley, said she is looking forward to the changes that will allow development of new revenue.

“The ALC is old and it hasn’t been updated in a long time,” Driediger said.

“On a day-to-day basis it makes it very difficult in farming, especially when you’re looking to be progressive.”

Faye Street, general manager of Kootenay Livestock Association, congratulated the ministers “for having the three Bs in the male anatomy to get this done – starting at the brain, backbone and work your way down.”

Street said young farmers are not entering the industry under the current conditions, and allowing them supplementary income will help maintain the farmers.

NDP hopefuls downplay Harcourt’s rejection Tom Fletcher Black Press

Former premier Mike Harcourt’s disenchantment with the NDP is a sign of the challenge ahead for the party after last year’s election loss, leadership candidates John Horgan and Mike Farnworth said Tuesday.

Harcourt has let his party membership lapse and gave several interviews this week to express his disappointment with the NDP’s performance in the 2013 election.

Harcourt told the Globe and Mail he is not sure if his decision to quit the party is “a trial separation or a decree absolute,” but he won’t be voting in the leadership contest in September.

Horgan said he has spoken with Harcourt in

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Mike Harcourt endorses Mike Farnworth for the B.C. NDP leadership in 2011.

recent weeks about the party’s standing in rural B.C., particularly after leader Adrian Dix’s midcampaign decision to oppose the expansion of the Trans-Mountain oil pipeline from northern

Alberta to Burnaby.

“The message it sends to me is that I have a lot of work to do,” Horgan said.

“I have a lot of work to convince Mike Harcourt and other New Demo-

crats and all British Columbians that there’s a better way for us to proceed, a balanced approach to the economy and the environment.”

Harcourt, the former Vancouver mayor who

served as premier from 1991 to 1996, endorsed Farnworth in the 2011 leadership campaign.

Farnworth said Tuesday he agrees with Harcourt’s criticism, and the struggle to balance resource development with environmental concern has a long history in the NDP. It was Harcourt who faced the “war in the woods” in the 1990s over coastal logging and came up with land use plans that still serve B.C. today, he said.

“I think Mike is saying what he thought, and it’s reflective of the comments we heard after the election last May,” Farnworth said.

NDP members vote this fall on their choice to succeed Dix, with results to be revealed Sept.

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Recognize community volunteers with award nomination Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP Mark Strahl is encouraging the community to nominate special volunteers for a Prime Minister’s Volunteer Award.

The award is open to individuals, businesses, and notfor-profit organizations that make exceptional voluntary

contributions.

“Volunteers make an enormous difference in the lives of people in our community every day. The Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards are a way of recognizing the outstanding volunteers among us,” said Strahl.

The Prime Minister’s Vol-

unteer Awards consist of 17 awards in total: 15 regional awards – three awards for each of the five regions across Canada (Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, the Prairies, British Columbia and the North), and two national awards.

Recipients are recognized at an award ceremony and

chose an eligible not-forprofit organization to receive a grant for $5,000 (regional award) or $10,000 (national award).

The call for nominations is open until May 9.

For more information and to submit a nomination, visit: www.pm.gc.ca/PMVA.

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A10 Hope Standard Thursday, April 3, 2014

Community

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Saturday, May 10 @ 7:30 pm Music 9:00 pm HARRISON MEMORIAL HALL • Silent auction • door prizes • raɊe • appetizers • refreshments

Tickets: $75 plus tax ($30 tax receipt) Purchase 8 tickets & your table will be reserved; all other seating is general admission.

Tickets are available online at www.harrisonfestival.com or by phone at 604-796-3664 Media Sponsor The Agassiz Y Harrison

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Winter campers gather around a kitchen table made of snow to make dinner on portable stoves. The Hope Mountain Centre hosted a Winter Camp on the weekend, teaching skills for safe winter travel and camping on snow. Participants dug their own snow caves into deep snow, on a high mountain ridge in Manning Park.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR MONDAY Hope Al-Anon Group: Al-Anon supports friends and families of problem drinkers.

Monday, April 8 8 p.m.

Fraser Canyon Hospital meeting room 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-7078 obfuskat@telus.net

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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, April 8 9:30 a.m. Family Place 604 Hudson’s Bay St. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca Volunteer Training: Hope Senior’s Peer Counsellors Society is in need of volunteers to visit our seniors. Training begins Monday, April 7 6 p.m. J-591 Wallace St. 604-860-0708 hspcs@telus.net

TUESDAY 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. Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.

Golden Ager’s Hall 560 Douglas St. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com Tops Meeting: Powerful support group for weight loss and lifelong health. Weigh-in 5:306:50 p.m. Meeting 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 9.

Anglican Church Hall 681 Fraser St. 604-869-2204 eyesee55@telus.net ESL Conversation Circles: Come to a relaxed place to practice your English skills through guided discussion. Free drop-in Conversation Circles will be held weekly until April 15.

Tuesday, April 8 10:30 a.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-1973 shayna.readright@ gmail.com 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, April 8 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, April 8 6:30 p.m.

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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, March 26 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,

April 9 11:30 a.m. Kimchi Restaurant 821A 6th Ave. 1-877-303-7122 arlene.onderwater@mssociety.ca

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

Protective Foods: Concerned about cancer?

Come enjoy recipes including protective foods. Wednesday, April 9 7 p.m. Seventhday Adventist Church, Fireside Room 1300 Ryder St. 604-869-3261 sabinereflex@hotmail. com

ESL Classes: Free ESL classes offered for Level 1 - Level 2 English speakers. Structured sessions will be offered with a trained volunteer instructor. Thursday, April 10 10 a.m.

Grace Baptist Church 949 3rd Ave. 604-869-1973 shayna.readright@ gmail.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 travellers. Wednesday, April 9 7 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

THURSDAY 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

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, April 4. 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, April 6 1:30 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313

Sports

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Three organized sports programs running this spring Barry Stewart Hope Standard

This spring, there will be no kid in Hope who can honestly say, “There’s nothing to do.”

In addition to self-made fun with friends and the programs at the local rec centre, there are now three organized sports… where there was previously only one.

Saturday soccer was the only game in town when Hope Minor Softball shut down in 2008 — but now minor ball is surging back to life, along with the Steve Nash Youth Basketball Program.

At the core of all three kids’ sports groups is a committed group of parents, youth and other citizens who have volunteered their time and skills to help make a difference in the lives of the next generation.

“We’ve got 41 kids signed up — and 24 volunteers,” said Jeff Kuhn, local organizer for the Steve Nash program. “I feel really fortunate, as you’re only as good as your volunteers and we’ve got some real good ones.”

Bruce Becker, long-time president of Hope Minor Soccer, mirrored Kuhn’s sentiments.

“The league is run by volunteers and without them there would not be a soccer league in Hope. They also allow the costs to be quite low.

Their help is very much appreciated!”

Tammy Shields, president of Hope Minor Softball, has brought together a six-member executive for the club’s second year of reformation. She would be happy to have even more coaches on-board, though.

The Steve Nash program is in its second year, showing slight growth in the girls’ registration — from 14 to 17 — but a big jump from 13 to 27 in the boys’ divisions.

“We had a large group of Grade 7 girls last year and this year, there are only two,” said Kuhn. “The majority of our girls are from Grade 4 and 5.”

Fourteen boys from Grade 4 and 5 use the Coquihalla school gym on Mondays and Thursdays, while the girls and the Grade 6 and 7 boys use the Hope Secondary gym on those nights.

“On Monday, we assessed kids for placing them on teams,” added Kuhn. “Mondays will be practice nights and Thursdays will be game nights. I’m happy with our num-

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The Steve Nash Youth Basketball program had its opening night on Monday, with players learning some fun drills to tweak their abilities. Here, Darby Link (left) and Brianne Richardson practice the knee tag drill, which strengthens observation, footwork and quickness. Forty-one players are registered this year, compared to 30 last year.

bers, as it gives us two teams in each group, with subs coming in.”

Among his 24 volunteers, Kuhn has 11 high school students. “It’s good experience for them,” he said.

Hope Minor Soccer kicks off their spring season this Saturday, with 130 players from kindergarten to Grade 10. Mini-field nets get set up at 8 a.m. for the younger groups to work with in the morning and the Grade 8-10s play full field from 12:15 to 1:30.

“We have about 18 coaches,“ said Becker, the principal of Silver

Creek Elementary. “A few have been helping out for many years and take on more than one team.

Some of the long-time coaches are Geoff Birch, Rob Tiessen, Larry Green, Kevin Chisholm, Mike Crane, Les McAllister, and Mike Lancaster.

“We also have two talented and dedicated high school students, Amanda Lancaster and Blake Descends, who coach as well.”

After the great response to last summer’s Learn to Play softball program, Shields said she didn’t know what the numbers would be

Spring Programs Junior Lifeguard Program Wednesdays April 9 – May 28

Easter Tween Dance Friday, April 11

Bronze Star

Fridays April 11 - May 23

RECREATION, CULTURE & AIRPARK SERVICES

like when they moved to the spring season this year — but a few hours before opening night this Tuesday, she thought there would be about 80 players from age four to U-14.

“We’ve got two mini-mite teams, two mites, a U-11 and a U-14,” said Shields. “The mini-mites will start with T-ball, then move to integrating a pitched ball by a coach.

“We’ve got more boys than girls.

Probably a 60-40 ratio… maybe even 70-30, and Softball BC is interested in supporting us because of the number of boys involved. In our district of Chilliwack, Abbots-

Canadian Cancer Society Workout Saturday, April 12

ford, Mission and Langley, softball isn’t really big, as far as boys go.”

Gerry Dyson, who grew up in Hope, and his wife Sue are driving up regularly from Chilliwack to share their extensive knowledge in the sport — and Hope Minor Ball is hosting a coaching and skills clinic by George Morneau, father of major league first baseman Justin Morneau. The clinics take place on Saturday, April 12, so anyone wanting to help coach should be in attendance.

Shields can be reached at 604869-1634.

Hope Hop Ho pe pe & DDistrict istrict

Recreation & Cultural Services For more information, please view our online schedule

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BUSINESS AUTOMOTIVE

Services 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

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

DOMESTIC & IMPORTS

604-869-9514 • 531 Corbett St.

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

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FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY ASK FOR DETAILS.

COMPUTERS

BUSINESS of the week

Computer Sales & Service

CONSTRUCTION

Precision Exteriors

604-869-3456 1-877-7ALLSYS

285B Wallace Street info@allsyscomputers.com

• Roofing • Siding • Windows • Doors & more

LANDSCAPING GLEN TRAUN

LANDSCAPING

WCB Insured.

Contact Jeremy for a FREE ESTIMATE

604-750-8025

• Residential • Rural • Commercial • New Construction • Renovations

Scott Gilbert 604-860-8605

LICENSED, BONDED, TICKETED & INSURED

BLUE’S PLUMBING

604.750.0159

2-14H BP26

Hope & Area

(Personal Real Estate Corporation)

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HOPE REAL ESTATE ADVERTISER New Edition Available Now

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Phone: 604.823.6308 Cell: 604.798.1609 gord@yarrowgunworks.com C.F.S.C./C.O.R.E. Examiner Estate / Appraisals

BLINDS PAINT

PLUMBING

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

TREE SERVICE

“Lifetime Hope Area Resident”

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

GUN

PLUMBING & HEATING

REAL ESTATE

ROBPELLEGRINO.COM

FLOORING

MOVERS

PLUMBING • gas fitter • reno’s, service work, hot water tanks, etc.

Cell: 604.869.1686 Fax: 604.869.7605

Please call for appointment.

604-869-2767 Nyda Realty (Hope)

bÅetchercontracting.com

549 Wallace St• 604.869.2727

“Protecting your inside from the outside”

Got the plumbing blues?

Renovations & New Construction

Bonded/Insured Hope, B.C. 94574

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

Servicing Hope & Area since 1979

barclay fletcher contracting ltd.

PHILLIPS TREE SERVICES • Removals • Toppings • Chipping • Limbing

Free Estimates, Fully Insured, Locally Owned & Operated.

604-702-8247

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

REGISTERED WITH B.C. SAFETY AUTHORITY

LLOYD’S UTILITIES

604-869-1111 604-869-6544

UPHOLSTERY

R O GE R S

DAVE’S

PLUMBING Licensed Plumber 22 Years Experience

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

ELECTRICAL

CONSTRUCTION

• Licenced Gas Fitter & Contractor • Hot Water Tanks • Furnace & Fireplace Service & Repair • Bonded/Insured

FREE ESTIMATES!

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SPACE FOR RENT

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

In-home & on-line estimates

call today to advertise your business: 604.869.2421

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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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

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IN MEMORIAM

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 10

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

CARDS OF THANKS

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57 TRAVEL.............................................61-76

In Loving Memory of

CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198

A big Thank You to my dear friends, so concerned for me & the cards, flowers & baking.

Thanks to Barb Moeller for that night & special thanks to Teri for all my many tasks and support.

I’m on the mend now.

Chek Yano

BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862

In Memory of

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

Bill Dancs

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Another month, another year, another smile, another tear.

Another winter and summer too, But there can never be another you.

The years are quickly passing And we will never forget For in the hearts that love you Your memory lingers yet.

We think of you in silence We often speak your name But all we have are memories And your picture in a frame.

Your resting place we visit And put flowers there with care But no one knows the heartache As we turn and leave you there.

Love you forever and a day but miss you more.

Grams, Uncle & Susan and Missy

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OBITUARIES

There comes a time for all of us When we must say goodbye But memories of those we love Live on and never die.

Our thoughts are ever with you Ten years have passed away And those who have loved you dearly Are thinking of you today.

Always loved, always remembered by your wife, your daughter, your son-inlaw, your family and all of your friends.

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CELEBRATIONS

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CELEBRATIONS

th Happy Birthday

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Lillian Hodge Please join us to celebrate!

Saturday, April 5th, 6-10 PM The Legion Hall, Hope, BC Light snacks and cash bar on premise. Kids craft table ~ little ones welcome!

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KARST, Isobel May July 19, 1927 March 28, 2014 Isobel Karst passed away quietly with her family at her side, on March 28, 2014. She was born on July 19, 1927 at St. Walburg Sask., into a farming family, with four sisters and one brother. She attended Deer Valley School and Miller Business College.

Isobel married George Karst on Nov. 17, 1948 in St. Walbur, and moved to Hope, where they resided for 65 years. Isobel worked as a bookkeeper for several organizations, including the Village of Hope, and the Hope School District. She socialized at the Hope Curling Club, Hope Golf course, Ladies bridge clubs and the Anglican Church, where she was a member of the Altar Guild for over 50 years.

Isobel was predeased by her parents George and Emma Buckle, siblings Daisy, Cynthia, and Robert. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband George of 65 years, sister Rose LaBar, son Dale (Connie) of Kamloops, grandsons Shawn and Travis of Kamloops, plus numerous neices, nephews and wonderful friends in the Hope area.

A service will be held Friday April 4th at 2 pm, at Christ Church in Hope.

The family would like to thank Dr. Demian and the staff of Fraser Canyon Hospital for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the charity of your choice.

LINZA, Armando Giuseppe Armando Giuseppe Linza passed away on March 27, 2014 at Hope, BC at age 88.

He was born March 12, 1926 in Altilia, the Province of Cosenza, Italy.

Armando is survived by his wife, Battistina (Betty), son; Paul, daughter; Nuccia, grandchildren; Madisyn, Colby, Aaron, Nicole and Kyle. He is predeceaced by a daughter Rita in 2003.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 11,2014 at 11:00 am from Our Lady of Good Hope Roman Catholic Church, 671 Water St. Hope, BC; Burial to follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Hope.

Celebrant, Fr. Gordon Cook.

OMI. Pallbearers will be Paul Linza, John Linza, Frank Linza, Larry Kennedy, Tonino Lenza, and Frank Lenza.

Armando arrived in Canada from Italy as an immigrant in 1954. He was employed first, with the Canadian National Railway on the section of the Kettle Valley. He then moved on to careers in Sawmills, Mining, Service Industry, and his Janitorial Business. He finally retired in his early 70’s. During his days off, Armando thoroughly enjoyed fly fishing, mushroom picking, and perfecting his home-made wine collection, with much pride that became the envy of many friends. During the gardening season you could always find him tending to his garden.

Armando would often be seen reaching over the fence offering samples of his vegetables to passersby whether he knew them or not.

Armando will be forever missed by his loving wife of 58 years, Betty, his children, and grandchildren.

Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements, 604792-1344 www.hendersonsfunerals.com

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ENGINEER Langley Concrete requires an individual to expand our success and provide an elevated level of engineering support to our customers and engineering community.

Applicants must have the ability to understand the technical aspects of pre - cast concrete products and with confidence present innovative and proven applications to engineers and other product specifiers and help develop and present effective marketing strategies to further the use of pre-cast concrete products in all aspects of underground civil infrastructure construction.

COMING EVENTS

Hope Station House 111 Old Hope Princeton Way

Friday April 4 6 pm Dinner ~ $10.00 Music to Follow Kerrisdale ANTIQUES FAIR. April 12&13 Blvd. Vanc. Adm $7.

10am-5pm. Kerrisdale Arena 5670 East

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

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year.

All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years.

Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM. HELP WANTED - LOCAL PEOPLE NEEDED!! Simple, Flexible Online Work. FT/PT. Internet Needed.

Very Easy... No Experience Required! Guaranteed Income! No Fees. Genuine! Start Immediately. www.OnlineHelp4Cash.com

The position entails working with established industry associations and public organizations with the goal of expounding our success in providing practical, long term solutions at the overall least cost for the construction of roads, storm & sanitary sewers, culverts and storm water treatment.

Minimum Requirements; • Professional designation related to the Engineering discipline, preference given to Professional Engineer certification registered with APEGBC. • Exp. in structural engineering of civil construction products or projects.

Assets; • Exp. in technical marketing to engineers, municipalities and governmental agencies.

• Training or certification in Auto Cad applications.

We offer; • Attractive Salary • Benefits including extended health, life insurance, critical illness insurance, employee assistance program, etc.

• Future personal growth and development program.

Please send cover letter and resume to our Human Resources: mikejr@ langleyconcretegroup.com

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CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

RES MANAGER VICTORIA1 F/T + 1 P/T. 55 unit building.

Office on-site. Rent discount.

Car required. Experience an asset. Start late May/June.

Fax: (250)920-5437.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

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

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889

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EDUCATION

APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING • Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339

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

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

HELP WANTED

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FARM WORKERS

GET A Farmer’s Tan! Corner’s Pride Farms is looking for a team player to be part of our fast paced Dairy organization producing high quality milk for Canadian families.

We are looking to hire an energetic, outgoing, and mechanically inclined individual to be an EQUIPMENT OPERATOR on our farm. Duties also involve general maintenance of buildings and equipment. A Class 1 license is preferred but not required. Wages to be determined based on experience. Good benefits. Please fax your resume to 604-794-7262

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• ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL WORKERS • FLAT ROOFERS

Mainland opportunities.

Top Wages & Benefits.

Relocation costs paid to qualified applicants.

E-mail: hiring@ parkerjohnston.com or Call: (1)250-382-9181

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HELP WANTED

Valley Youth Partnership for Engagement and Respect (VYPER) Job Opportunity: Area Facilitator (Hope – Boston Bar) VYPER is a Health Canada-funded youth-adult collaborative project running across the Fraser Health region (Burnaby to Boston Bar) of British Columbia. VYPER is seeking an Area Facilitator who is responsible for supporting, providing outreach, and serving as a VYPER liaison for organizations in the Hope – Boston Bar region.

The project’s ultimate aim is to delay, reduce and prevent illicit and non-prescribed drug use and related harm among youth (12-24).

Quali¿cations: The preferred candidate will have: An in-depth understanding of the socioeconomic conditions, trends in drug and alcohol use, and mental health challenges experienced by youth from Hope to Boston Bar Experience with collaborative community and youth-adult projects Basic understanding of the concepts of Knowledge Exchange and of the concept of the Social Determinants of Health – particularly as applied to substance use Undergraduate degree in public health, social work, child and youth care, sociology, or allied ¿eld (or equivalent work experience) Extensive experience with facilitation, and some experience supporting facilitative capacity-building in others Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to respond in a positive way to demanding issues and project a welcoming, friendly personality Must have use of personal vehicle and be comfortable driving to/from Hope-Boston Bar year round. This job will be based in Hope and will require a Àexible schedule. For detailed job posting, visit www.vyper.ca/HopeAF.pdf

EXPERIENCED class 1 Drivers earn up to $63,000 + per year with Sutco. Currently seeking one full time permanent chip hauler for our Chilliwack division. apply on line at www.sutco.ca or call 1-888-3572612 ext 230 EXPERIENCED Class 1 Drivers earn up to 70,000+ per year with Sutco. Drive late model equipment, have piece of mind and security with extended benefits and a company matched contribution to a pension plan. Currently looking for 1 driver for our highway long haul deck division and 1 driver for our highway deck regional division. Apply on line today at sutco.ca or call 1-888-357-2612 ext.230

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

HOUSEKEEPER

Part time or Full time.

Apply in person with resume.

Windsor Motel 778 Third Ave, Hope BC Part time server needed immediately for Riverside Manor. Food safe required. Email: marc.sauve@optima-living.com or drop off resume.

WAITRESSES KITCHEN HELP BAR HELP needed at La Dolce Vita Restaurant, 575 Old Hope Princeton Way. Experience necessary for waitress positions.

Call: 604-798-5959 or 778-323-2244 or email resume to: sunneyblack@yahoo.com WANTED: FORESTRY Technician for sawmill complex in Alberta. Experienced in planning and harvesting operations. Full time permanent.

E-Mail resume: njb_ins@telusplanet.net.

Please send resume and cover letter to: VYPER, Attention: Human Resources hayfa@vyper.ca or fax to 604-859-6334 Closing Date: April 11, 2014 Start Date: ASAP Only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 134

YARD PERSON Must have class 5 license & minimum grade 12.

Start Immediately!

Pension Plan & Extended Benefits.

Please e-mail mike@ megacranes.com or fax resume 604-599-5250

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HELP WANTED

WANTED Vancouver Island and Lower

Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES COOKS

La Dolce Vita Restaurant Ltd located at 575 Old Hope Princeton Highway, Hope, BC V0X 1L4 is hiring 2 permanent cooks specializing in Italian cuisine such as pizza, pasta, sandwiches, soups, salads, fries, fish etc.

Duties: Prepare and cook individual dishes and foods, ensure quality of food and determine size of food portions, maintain inventory, and record of food supplies and equipment, etc.

High school education and 2-3 years of experience required. Candidate must be willing to work evenings & weekends.

Wages: $13.00/hr.

Apply by e-mail to: ladolcevita433@gmail.com

KITCHEN HELPERS La Dolce Vita Restaurant Ltd located at 575 Old Hope Princeton Highway, Hope, V0X 1L4 is hiring 2 permanent kitchen helpers.

Duties: Wash, peel, and cut vegetables and fruits. Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances, & equipment.

Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, and cupboards.

Sweep and mop floor etc.

Required: English language skills. Education not required. Experience an asset not required. Candidates must be willing to work evenings & weekends.

Salary $10.25/hr.

E-mail resume to: ladolcevita433@gmail.com

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES KITCHEN HELPERS

Sakoon Indian Cuisine Ltd located at 272 Wallace Street, Hope, BC V0X 1L0 is hiring 2 permanent kitchen helpers.

Duties: Wash, peel, and cut vegetables and fruits. Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment.

Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers and cupboards.

Sweep and mop floor etc.

Required: English langauge skills. Education not required. Experience is an asset but not required. Candidates must be willing to work evenings & weekends.

Wage: $10.25/hr.

E-mail resume to: sakoonic@gmail.com

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HELP WANTED

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Sakoon Indian Cuisine Ltd located at 272 Wallace Street, Hope, BC V0X 1L0 is hiring 2 permanent food and beverage servers.

Duties: Greet patrons, present menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding food, Take orders and relay to kitchen staff, Serve food and beverages, etc.

Required: English language skills. High school Education and Experience an asset not required. Candidates must be willing to work evenings, & weekends.

Wage: $10.50/hr.

E-mail resume to: sakoonic@gmail.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL • Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic - Will accept 3rd & 4th year apprentice with experience.

• Trailer Mechanic F/T opportunity with local Industrial company!

Pension Plan & Extended Benefits. Please E-mail: mike@megacranes.com fax resume: 604-599-5250

JR. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Needed Immediately!

Monday - Friday No graveyards! No travel!

Reporting to the Maintenance Mgr/Engineer you will carry out a variety of general/preventative maintenance activities throughout our plant & equipment & monitor our waste water treatment facility.

Mon.-Fri. operation with early morning & afternoon shifts. The occasional Sat. may be required.

Minimum class 4 boiler ticket req. with basic maint. knowledge; hydraulic, electric, pneumatic skills.

We provide great training, benefits, and a fun family atmosphere! If you possess the skills, and have a desire to grow and develop, submit your resume to Francis Ho: francis_ho@unifirst.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PCL ENERGY - Now Hiring Journeyperson Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) For an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked and bonuses! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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.

Plumber (7251) Wanted Lloyd’s Utilities Box 893, Hope BC V0X 1L0 Apprentice served plumber required for position on our team at Lloyd’s Utilities providing plumbing repair services in the Upper Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon. Must have excellent customer service skills and be able to self motivate. Candidates must have a minimum 5 yrs experience and have own tools, workwear and driving licence.

Experience with hydronic heating systems and an ability to problem solve and repair. Comfortable with heights and physically able to lift 100 lbs. Willing to work on call and overtime. Min 2 yr contract, $22-26/hr dep on experience.

Contact Joe at: joeschachtel@live.ca ref job app Plumber.

SERVERS

SERVERS La Dolce Vita Restaurant Ltd located at 575 Old Hope Princeton Highway, Hope, BC V0X 1L4 is hiring 2 permanent food and beverage servers.

Duties: Greet patrons, present menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding food, Take orders and relay to kitchen staff, Serve food and beverages, etc.

Requirements: English language skills, High school Education.

Experience an asset not required. Candidates must be willing to work evenings & weekends.

Salary $10.50/hr.

E-mail resume to: ladolcevita433@gmail.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

PERSONAL SERVICES 173

MIND BODY SPIRIT

CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services...

604-746-6777

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

173E

HEALTH PRODUCTS

RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour.

Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

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

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

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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.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Pardon Services Canada. Established 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. A+BBB Rating. RCMP Accredited. Employment & Travel Freedom. Free Consultation 1-8NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 239

COMPUTER SERVICES

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

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CONTRACTORS

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

260

ELECTRICAL

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

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

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

Thursday, April 3, 2014, Hope Standard A15 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

604-206-0403 560 374

TREE SERVICES

PHILLIPS TREE SERVICES, Removals, Toppings. Free estimates & Fully Insured. Call 604-702-8247

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UPHOLSTERY

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

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WINDOWS

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

PETS

MOVING & STORAGE

INTEGRITY MOVERS, moving & delivery services, New to Hope.

Call(604)860-5277or(778)896-6414

329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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PLUMBING

BLUE’S PLUMBING, got the plumbing blues? reno’s, service work, hot water tanks. Call (604)750-0159 DAVE’S PLUMBING, licensed, insured, gas fitter, for all your plumbing needs. Call (604)869-4566

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 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

FILA GUARD DOGS. Excellent Loyal Family Pet, all shots Great Protectors! Ph 604-817-5957.

GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

Old Fashion Swap Meet at KRANKIN’ VINTAGE RESTORATION in Princeton, April 19th & 20th (Saturday & Sunday), household items, woodworking equipment & tools, vintage cars & auto parts.

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

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

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TOOLS

- Leeson auto feed bed sander, new $1495 asking $750.

- Delta router /shaper, new $295 asking $190 - King floor model edge sander, new $695 asking $350.

- Bench planer, new $329 asking $165.

627

715

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

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

NEW Modular on 1/2 acre lot $259,888 OR Buy the home for $134,888 and rent the lot for $650/mo. Chuck 604-830-1960

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845 SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

ANSWERS FOR MARCH 27 CROSSWORD PUZZLE

736

HOMES FOR RENT

2001 FORD TAURUS, full load, low kms, auto, aircared, ST#557 $2,900.

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

2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, ST#545, $3,900.

2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, 82K only. ST# 393. $9,900.

2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, h/back, sunroof, auto. ST#366. $9,900.

2007 KIA RONDO 4 door, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, ST#424. $10,900.

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr sedan, loaded No trade.

ST#504. $10,900.

2008 JEEP COMPASS 4 door, auto, low km, only 83K kms, ST#447. $11,900.

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

2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. $13,900.

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

2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $16,900.

HOPE

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

BOATS

.www.one4yacht.com 604-669-2248

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Whereas;

Isam Omar Salim-Dahmis is indebted to Jamie Davis Motor Truck & Auto Ltd. for storage on a 2008 Chrysler 300 with VIN: 2C3KK53G08H169911 A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $7,652.40 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of April, 2014 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. The vehicle is currently stored at Jamie Davis Motor Truck & Auto Ltd. 19683 Silver Skagit Rd Hope BC. The vehicle was placed in storage on June 9th, 2013.

For more information call Elite Bailiff Services at (604) 539-9900.

WWW.REPOBC.COM

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

Call Gordon 604-240-3464

809

HOPE, 4 bdrm house for rent,close to town centre, $1000/mo, D/D & good ref’s req. Call 604-750-0461

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

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

SUITES, LOWER

HOPE, 3 bdrm suite, on private acreage, sunny location with lots of outdoor opportunities, covered parking, $700/mo.,pet negot. horse paddocks on property. Avail immed.

Call (604)702-8247

752

SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS

OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

WEEKLY SPECIALS APRIL 5-11, 2014

TOWNHOUSES

DOOR GLASSES........................................... $14.95 BACK GLASS - CAR .................................... $24.95 HATCH ASSYS - CAR .................................. $65.95 HATCH ASSYS - SUV .................................. $75.95 ALL BUCKET SEATS - MANUAL ............... $19.95 ALL BENCH SEATS...................................... $24.95 ANY PLAIN STEEL WHEEL .......................... $7.95 HOODS .......................................................... $40.95 FENDERS ...................................................... $20.95 CAR DOORS.................................................. $34.95 TRK VAN SUV DOORS ................................ $44.95

SILVER CREEK, 2 bdrm, newly reno’d, ground floor, back yard, carport, $850/mo including utilities, Call 1 (604)858-4629

TRANSPORTATION 809

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

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Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park.

Cabin, Mobile homes, and R/V pads for monthly rentals, cable included.

Call (604)869-1203 or (604)860-0652

HOPE, 3-storey 1500 sq ft townhouse, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bathroom, double driveway, 4 appliances, N/S, no pets, $850/mon. 604-526-7478

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $93,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

HOPE 2 vacant pads for rent in senior’s community. Gordon 604-240-3464

HOPE, 2 bdrm, newly reno’d townhome, $750 + utilities, N/S, N/P, ref’s req. Call 1 (604)818-9488 or 250-706-8766

.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

AUTO SERVICES

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

HOPE 2 bedroom mobile homes for sale or rent in seniors community. Call Gordon 604-240-3464

750

LAB / SHEPHERD puppies Best of both breeds Vet checked,1st shots. $500 Ready soon 604-826-3063

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOPE - 3 bdrm duplex, 1 1/2 baths, newly reno’d, own private fenced yard, F/S, W/D, exc. location, close to all amenities, $900/mon. Avail May 1. Call 1-604-218-2003 after 5 pm

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

P/B blue males & females.

Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done.

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665 LAB PUPPIES. Chocolate, golden, black. 6 weeks. Ready. Mission area. $600. Norm 604-814-0706

33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888

Ross Fullbrook Royal LePage 604-792-0077

REAL ESTATE

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS 25 yrs in roofing industry

MISC. WANTED

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer.

1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.

POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

Mainland Roofing Ltd.

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

All excellent condition Call (604)869-2022 serious enquiries only

PRESSURE WASHING

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

1030 3rd Ave.

563

Entlebucher/Swiss Mtn pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, 1st shots, dewormed. $1200 each. 604-795-7662.

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

2001 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, loaded. ST#534 $2,900.

2001 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto loaded A/cared ST#518 $3,900.

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

2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. $5,500.

2001 DODGE RAM 2500.

Quad cab diesel, loaded, long box, auto. ST#509. $7,900.

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. $8,900 2009 DODGE AVENGER, 4dr fully loaded. ST#532. $8,900.

2008 KIA Sportage, 4 door, auto, runs good. $11,900.

2009 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, 5 psgr. ST#418. $11,900.

2004 HUMMER H2 4 door, auto, 4X4, ST#384. $13,900.

2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4 X 4, loaded.

ST#433. $16,900.

1 BEDROOM APT

GARAGE SALES

912

Abbotsford

HOPE

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TRUCKS & VANS

30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666

HOPE

1 Bdrm apt. $600 2 Bdrm apt. $650 F/S, coin laund, cable incl., secure prkg.

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso) 341

1 BEDROOM APARTMENT For Rent in Kings Court. $625./mo. Heat & hot water incl. Air conditioning & balcony. D.D. and Ref’s Required. Seniors preferred.

Avail April 1.Call 604-869-0932

MARINE

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

HOPE

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

DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Coquihalla Courts

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

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

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

Chihuahua pups, playful, M/F, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $575/$650. 604-794-5844

AUTO FINANCING

HOPE, 1 bdrm apt., newer, $650/ mon., includes hot water, N/S. Call 604-819-6422 or 604-819-6122

MISC. FOR SALE

PETS

810

TRANSPORTATION

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms!

CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo.

Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-657-9422

FOR sale Inside doors; Danbie over the counter microwave new still in box, white; electric patio heater new still in box. Call Art or Trudy 604869-0006.

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.

TRANSPORTATION

RENT TO OWN

700

Dry Fir, Alder and Maple $170 / cord STOCK UP FOR NEXT WINTER AND SAVE

LANDSCAPING

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

FUEL

Firewood for Sale

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

320

545

RENTALS

Unseasoned Alder, Maple and Birch - $125 / cord

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

WCB insured. Call (604)750-8025

300

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

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Join us at the

Partners in Health Care Community Forum Presenting the findings from A GP for Me Community Surveys When: April 9th, 2014

Purpose of the Forum

Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

A GP for Me

Light Refreshments Provided

Where: Hope and District Recreation Centre – Conference Centre 1005 6th Avenue, Hope Please enter through the doors near the Skateboard Park for your convenience.

How:

Registration is free but required: email: chilliwackdfp@divisionsbc.ca phone: 604-869-5648

The Chilliwack Division

of Family Practice, which represents Family Doctors in Chilliwack, Agassiz-Harrison, Seabird Island, and Hope, will share findings from the GP for Me Physician and Community Health Care surveys that were conducted in Fall 2013.

The Partners in Health Care Community Forum will contribute towards planning for primary and preventative primary health care activities in our community.

We need your voice, and we need your help to find out how we could make it easier for you to access primary health care services (i.e. your family doctor or nurse practitioner).

Did you know? t There are 6 family physicians and 2 nurse practitioners serving the residents from Hope and throughout the Fraser Canyon.

Who is the Division of Family Practice?

“We are family physicians working together to improve primary care and achieve common health care goals.”

A GP for Me is a program sponsored by the Ministry of Health and the Doctors of BC to support doctors providing longitudinal patient care, support existing doctor patient relationships, and provide access to family doctors for those British Columbians who want one.

w. www.divisionsbc.ca/chilliwack f. www.facebook.com/cdofp

t Patients are currently able to access services at Hope Health Centre in the District of Hope and the Anderson Clinic in Boston Bar. t This health care team also serves the Fraser Canyon Hospital including emergency care and residential care at the Fraser Hope Lodge.

Join in the conversation about improving access to primary care and show your support for these hard working health care professionals at the Partners in Health Care Community Forum!

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SPRING 2014

GUIDE TO INFORMATION AND SERVICES FOR HOPE & AREA SENIORS

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Your Complete

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

HEALTH CARE STORE We carry everything you need for: DIABETES CARE WOUND CARE FOOT CARE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT OSTOMY CARE INCONTINENCE CARE & MORE

Michael McLoughlin, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Manager with over 30 years experience.

Dr. Anna Eldridge, Doctorate in Clinical Pharmacy with hospital Kidney Unit experience.

Dr. Urmila ShindeSurabathula, Doctorate in Pharmacology with a specialty in pre-clinical diabetes treatment research.

Lindsay Kufta, Pharmacist, Vaccination Program Manager and Genome Study project leader.

Susan Kaliszuk, Chief Regulated Pharmacy Technician, new registrant of the College of Pharmacists of B.C., medication review assistant & diabetic testing trainer, certified orthotic fitter.

Nicole Duncan, Regulated Pharmacy Technician, new registrant of the College of Pharmacists of B.C., medication review assistant & diabetic testing trainer.

Quinn Kerr, Pharmacy Assistant, Compression stocking fitter.

Louisa Scott, Pharmacy Assistant

Diane Hill-Doell, Certified Foot Care Nurse

We offer these services: Specialty compounding for unique medication needs Blister packaging for those who have large quantities of medication or have trouble remembering to take their medications

We have Mobility Aids like: ROLLATORS CANES WALKING STICKS TRANSFER DEVICES LIFT CHAIRS BATH RAILS & MORE

WE DO INSTALLS!

Steven Marshall, Front Store Manager and Home Health Care Equipment Manager

Buy 2 Get 1 FREE Buy any 2 PHARMASAVE BRAND products at regular price and receive another Pharmasave brand product or equal or lesser value for FREE! Coupon expires May 9, 2014 and must be present at time of purchase. Valid at Hope Pharmasave only. One coupon per person and not valid with any other offer.

John Dobmeier, Home Health Care Installer

Kayla Allan, Pharmacy Assistant

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In our Pharmasave family, health care doesn’t take a day off!

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Pharmacists are more than medication experts Michael McLoughlin Contributor

Have you ever wondered what your pharmacist is doing behind the counter while you wait for your prescription to be filled? Well once you are a senior you become more sensitive to medications, so what they do is even more important.

For each prescription, your pharmacist performs a number of activities to ensure that the medication you have been prescribed is actually appropriate for you.

Once your prescription is received, the pharmacist carefully performs the following checks: T drug, dosage, quantity, and directions for use are all correct T prescription doesn’t duplicate any of your current therapy T serious drug interactions won’t occur between your new prescription and existing medications or medical conditions T medication is one that you won’t be allergic to If information is missing from your prescription, or there are any other issues with it, your pharmacist may discuss these with you, or choose to contact your physician, or both.

When you pick up your prescription, in order to help you get the most from your medication, your pharmacist should provide counselling on the following: T what your medication has been prescribed for T how and when you should take it T how long you should take it for T how you will know if your medication is working and what to do if your medication is not working T possible side effects and what you should do if you experience any T how you should store your

medication.

As a senior it may be important to take the next step too, and have your pharmacist: T arrange follow up sessions with you to ensure that your medications are working T train you on how to use medical devices such as glucose meters T train you on injection of insulin, or other drugs T help you choose appropriate over-the-counter (OTC) medications and products including vitamins and herbs T provide you with advice and information on common ailments and various health topics T additional information about your medical condition, including lab test result analysis and interpretation.

If you have any questions regarding your health, your pharmacist is often the first, and most accessible, health care professional you can visit in your community. Not only are pharmacists medication experts, but they are also knowledgeable in the areas of disease prevention, nutrition, fitness, and general health and wellness. They can work with you to help you achieve your unique long-term health and lifestyle goals.

In today’s busy world, it can sometimes be a challenge to stay on top of your medications and health. Your pharmacist can support you by providing you with specialty services and tools to make taking and managing your medications easier.

Just ask your pharmacist about any of these great services: Vaccinations: Decrease disability and even death of your loved ones by checking with your pharmacist about what vaccinations will help you. Prevent a painful shingles attack and if you finally get away on

a vacation don’t let an infection wreck your dream trip.

Medication manager: A simple and convenient way to organize your medications at home, unique blister packaging makes it easy for you to take your prescriptions, vitamins, and supplements each day.

Specialty compounding: Your physician may prescribe personalized medications for you that don’t come right off the shelves. Your pharmacist can create these custom medications for you to meet your unique needs.

Phone refills: To save you time, you can order your refill prescriptions in advance by phone.

Medication delivery: Sometimes as a senior you can’t make it to the store to pick up your prescription, so pharmacies can offer free local medication delivery.

Personalized up-to-date medication profile: Your pharmacist can provide you with an up-to-date medication profile with each prescription, so you always have the most complete record of your medications onhand.

Learning about your medications and conditions is one of the most important ways you can help to achieve your heath and wellness goals.

To support you in your search for knowledge, pharmacists can offer medication reviews, which are designed to keep you well informed.

This private consultation with your pharmacist focuses on helping you better understand your medications, how they work, and how to get the best results from using them, to maintain or enhance your quality of life.

Michael McLoughlin is the pharmacy manager at Hope Pharmasave.

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Coping with seasonal allergies If you are one of the millions of people affected by seasonal allergies that lead to nasal swelling, sneezing, watery eyes, and a scratchy throat, you may not be eagerly anticipating the warmer weather as much as others.

Allergy research is ongoing, and in the future doctors may be able to prevent allergic reactions from occurring rather than treating the symptoms that ensue.

Until then, you will have to work with the remedies that currently exist. These remedies include antihistamines, which can cause dangerous interactions with other medications and may cause drowsiness. These side effects can be dangerous for use in seniors. Consider these other options instead.

T Drink plenty of fluids. Although liquids can’t wash the allergens out of your system, water, juice and clear broths can help loosen congestion. Hot liquids can soothe inflamed membranes in the nose and throat.

T Avoid allergens as much as possible. Check weather reports for the levels of particulates in the air and stay indoors if they are high. Keep away from tall grasses and places with a lot of foliage.

T Use the air conditioning. Rather than keeping the windows wide open, use an air conditioner and dehumidifier to filter the air coming inside of the house and ensuring it is cool and dry.

T Head to the beach. If you want to spend time outdoors, areas by the ocean will have pollen counts that are much lower than in mountainous areas.

T Dry clothes indoors. Line-dried clothes may smell fresh, but they can bring molds and pollens indoors and exacerbate allergies.

T Shower frequently. After being outdoors, take a shower to rinse off any allergens clinging to hair and skin.

T Check with a doctor or pharmacist. Before mixing allergy medications with any prescriptions you are taking, ensure that they are safe to mix.

INGREDIENTS FOR

Healthy Living

Largest selection of fresh, local & organic produce in town.

FREE HOME DELIVERY SERVICE FOR SENIORS

Meals on Wheels

A home delivery meal service provided to seniors and persons in need.

For only $5 per meal, community volunteers will deliver a hot meal to your home on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11 am & 1 pm.

To order your meals, call Hope Community Services at 604-869-2466 ext. 0

All meals are prepared by a local restaurant and meet the health and nutritional needs of each client.

Hope Community Services

604.869.2466 | 434 Wallace St.

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Changes coming to Microsoft Windows XP Angus MacDonald Contributor

Microsoft is ending support for Windows XP in a few days and many are wondering just how it will affect them or their computer.

During the past month I have had many people asking about a message they have had pop up on their screen claiming that Microsoft will end support of XP on April 8, 2014. This is not malware or a scam. Microsoft will officially end technical support for consumer level installations on that date. Before I describe what may happen let me assure you that your computer will not suddenly stop working.

This coming Tuesday Microsoft will release the final set of security patches for Windows XP. They will no

longer be actively searching for or patching new security flaws other than for commercial customers who have paid for extended custom support. The concern here will be that there are still many flaws yet to be discovered and hackers may be patiently waiting with knowledge of such flaws not currently known by Microsoft.

To be certain all indications at this point are that developers such as AVG, Avast, Nortons, and others who released security software for XP for 2014 will continue their support to the end of the year with no current indication they will release new copies or continue support in 2015. It is important that you keep this software up to date.

While most of the third party software you may use should continue to function as normal for the time being, third party developers will also begin to cutback and discontinue support for software on XP. If you should find yourself having to replace other hardware such as printers and cameras you may be out of luck as most new printers now are removing XP Drivers from their install packages.

Another problem you may run across is finding tech shops prepared to continue fixing XP based machines. If your system becomes too corrupted you will likely be unable to get it fixed. This is due in part to the fact that our ability to retrieve necessary files and updates also ends on the

April 8th.

Some things you can do to avoid problems. Upgrade your system to Windows 7 or buy a new system. If those options are not financially viable or you find you must keep using XP for one reason or another there are several steps you can take to protect your security: 1) Make sure you are behind a secure firewall. Most routers including those from your service provider have preconfigured hardware firewalls that are sufficient for most users.

2) Keep anti-virus and security software as up-todate as possible.

3) Avoid trying new programs claiming to work with XP, if what you have is working, now is not the time to try something new.

4) Use a third party upto-date Internet web browser such as Mozilla’s Firefox or Google Chrome.

5) Keep your hardware maintained for optimal performance as almost all new hardware is not compatible with XP. As an aside, Windows XP still accounts for about 30 per cent of market share and many might be surprised to learn that most Canadian Banks, The Canadian Government, many large and small businesses, and many point-of-sale devices still function on XP. It is believed that only one of Canada’s major banks has achieved 5 per cent deployment of Windows 7 while the rest still rely on XP right down to their ATM’s. (of note: ATM’s are not con-

nected to the internet we know and have their own internal communication system which doesn’t have the same attack vectors as standard computers.

To summarize: T Your computer will not stop working.

T It will become more vulnerable as time moves forward in terms of weeks and months, not years.

T Microsoft or anyone else for that matter will not suddenly have access to your information.

T To our best knowledge most software will continue to work as it has. (No. 2 still applies) T Keep your security up to date.

T The best course of action at this point is to start planning to upgrade.

Chair yoga offers many benefits

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Hope & District Recreation Centre is offering a chair yoga class again this spring that is designed to help older adults with balance and stability while building confidence and flexibility.

“The chair is there to help support you in those poses and makes it easier so you don’t have to get up and down on the floor,” said instructor Charlotte Rawlinson.

“Each and every person is different, so that allows me to help guide them to adjust themselves accordingly so they’re in a pain-free movement. Nobody’s pose looks exactly the same.”

The class caters to everybody’s mobility

FOR SENIORS IN OUR DELI DEPT. • Sandwiches & Salads IN FROZEN FOODS • A variety of complete meal ideas IN OUR MEAT DEPT. • Smaller portions available

Chair yoga instructor Charlotte Rawlinson demonstrates one of the poses done in the class.

needs, and uses a mix of standing and sitting positions. Chair yoga helps with better lung capacity, anxiety, stress,

and depression. It also increases blood circulation and range of motion, and helps improve small muscle move-

ment and bone density.

“It’s a mind and body exercise,” said Rawlinson.

“The poses help strengthen the body and the breathing helps heal the body. It keeps people moving, healthy and active.”

In addition to the physical benefits, Rawlinson pointed out that the class offers a way for people to engage with each other on a social level and make friends.

The chair yoga class meets Tuesdays in the conference room at 3 p.m.

Anyone interested in participating can register at the rec centre for one or all available sets: April 8-29, May 6-27, and June 3-24.

DELIVERY SERVICE

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Reg Hours: 8am-9pm 7 Days A Week 559 Old Hope Princeton Hwy | 604-869-3663

To learn more about our program, to sign up or become a volunteer, please visit us at “Giving seniors a hand” 425 Wallace St, Hope, BC, or call 604-869-3396.

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Improve your home and diet with a vegetable garden Planting a garden can add aesthetic appeal and functionality to a property. Vegetable gardens can transform landscapes while putting healthy and homegrown food on the table. By growing their own fruits and vegetables, homeowners have total control over what foods can be harvested, and they can ensure sustainable, safe practices are used to care for the plants.

Vegetable gardens can be compact or expansive, depending on how much space is available to cultivate. However, first-time gardeners may want to begin small so they can hone their skills and experiment to see which plants are most likely to thrive in their gardens. Expansion is always a possibility down the road.

Choose a location Spend some time examining your landscape. Vegetables generally need ample warmth and sunlight to thrive, so find an area of the yard that gets several hours of direct sunlight per day.

A sunny spot is good, but you also want a location with adequate drainage so your garden does not succumb to flooding or fungus during and after heavy down-

pours. Don’t place the garden too close to rain gutters or near a pool, where splash-out may occur. Select a location that is isolated from pets so the plants are not trampled and cats and dogs do not relieve themselves nearby.

Decide what to plant When deciding what to plant, consider what you eat and how much produce the household consumes, then choose vegetables that fit with your diet. Some vegetables, like peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, and squash, produce throughout the season. Others, such as carrots and corn, produce one crop and then expire. Plan accordingly when you purchase plants or seeds, as you want enough food but not so much that it will go to waste.

Choose three to four different vegetables and plant them in the garden. Select varieties that require similar soil conditions, so that you can adjust the pH and mix of the soil accordingly. This will serve as good practice, particularly the first year of your garden.

After you have mastered the basics, you can branch out into other produce.

Know when to plant Many foods grown in vegetable gardens, including tomatoes and peppers, are summer vegetables, which means they reach peak ripeness after the height of the summer season. Pumpkins, brussel sprouts and peas are planted to be harvested later on. These plants may be put in the ground a little later than others.

It is less expensive to start seedlings indoors and then transplant them to a garden when the time comes. Seeds can be started three to four weeks before they would be put outdoors. Many vegetables are planted outside in April or May, but definitely after frost conditions have waned. Read seed packets to know exactly when to plant or consult with the nursery where you purchased established seedlings. You also can visit www. thegardenhelper.com/vegtips to find out when to plant, seed depth and how long it takes plants to reach maturity. Vegetable gardens can become central components of outdoor home landscapes. Not only do gardens add aesthetic appeal, but also they produce fresh fruits and vegetables to enjoy throughout the season.

Vegetable gardens can be compact or expansive, depending on how much space is available to cultivate.

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Find out what medical expenses are tax-deductible sion over what items are considered a medical expense for tax purposes and what are not.

Some of the expenses are obvious. Prescriptions or dentist fees are straightforward.

But people often miss healthcare premiums paid to their group

plan at work, travel medical insurance and hearing-aid batteries.

But there are areas where the question of whether a medical expense qualifies for deduction is less clear.

For example, treatments by certain types of healthcare practitioners may be recog-

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nized in some provinces but not in others.

For that reason, treatment by a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine is an eligible medical expense if performed in British Columbia, but not in any other provinces.

Medical alert devices, such as Lifeline, allow people to call for help if they are having difficulties or become immobile.

Once the service has been activated, emergency responders are called to the home. Although the systems are

very useful, the fees associated with them are not a tax deduction.

Whether hospital parking is eligible for deduction depends on the distance traveled.

Those who have to travel 80 kilometres or more one way to seek medical treatment not available closer to home can claim parking as a medical expense.

Those traveling 40 kilometres or more one way for treatment can claim mileage as a medical expense, but not parking.

Hearing aids or personal assistive listening devices are tax deductible, including repairs and batteries.

Tax tips for Canadians over 50 Income split and save: Seniors are allowed to split up to half of their eligible pension income with a spouse or common-law partner. Income splitting allows some seniors to enjoy a significant tax reduction. In the situation where the lowerincome spouse has very little income, the tax savings are substantial.

Get your benefits: Any senior receiving Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) through Old Age Security should file on time to ensure their benefits continue uninterrupted.

Transfer amounts: If your spouse is unable to completely offset his or her age amount, pension income and disability amount against tax payable, he or she may transfer the unused portion to your return.

Caregiver amount: If you live with your children and you are over 65, they may be able to claim a caregiver amount for you if your

income is less than $19,824.

Foreign pension income: Pensions from foreign countries may be subject to special tax treatment under the terms of a tax treaty.

Always check with a tax professional to find out if the pension you receive from a foreign source is taxable in Canada.

Split your CPP and save: You may be able to split part of your CPP retirement benefits with your spouse depending on how long you lived together when you were contributing to the plan. This is an advantage if one senior is in a higher tax bracket than the other. However, to

do so, you must apply to Human Resources & Social Development Canada using Form ISP-1002. It cannot be done at the time of tax preparation.

Medical expenses can add up: If you purchase medical insurance for a trip or wintering in another country, it is considered a medical expense.

Medical expenses are calculated based on income so the lower income spouse should claim them. And if you have to travel to obtain medical treatment that was not available where you live, you may be able to claim the cost of transportation, meals and accommodation.

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Senior Keep Fit: Get a total body workout using chairs, bands, and weights. The class runs 9-10 a.m. on Tuesdays at Canyon Golden Ager’s Hall, 560 Douglas St. 604-869-8435 Hope Community Choir: This is an adult secular choir that sings for the sheer joy and fun of singing.

The group sings a variety of pop, gospel and folk music. The choir meets Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. at Hope United Church, 590 3rd Ave. 604-869-8435

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There are several places in Hope and the surrounding areas where residents can meet new people, get involved and have a little fun.

Hope Lions Club: Meetings on first and third Tuesdays, September through June, at 6:30 p.m. at Kan Yon Restaurant, 800 3rd Ave., jim_proctor@telus.net

Free Rein Associates: Offers training services and resources in collaborative community partnerships. 604-869-2279

Hope Rotary Club: Meetings on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Kan Yon Restaurant, 840 3rd Ave., info@hoperotary.org

Hope and Area Transition Society: Provides programs and services to individuals and families affected by social issues.

604-869-5111

Hope Eagles: 386 Fort St., 604869-2560

Care Transit: A volunteer service for individuals requiring transportation to medical appointments locally or throughout the Lower Mainland.

604-869-3396

Hope Senior’s Peer Counsellors Society: Helps promote the personal power of older adults so that they can make informed decisions for themselves by investigating, understanding and weighing all the options available. 604-8600708

Canyon Golden Ager’s Club: 560 Douglas St., 604 869 -5349 or 604 869-0655

Hope Community Services: Provides a wide range of services to seniors, children, youth, and families, as well as a volunteer bureau, thrift store, food bank, and emergency social services. 604-869-2466

Trails Crossing Friendship Centre: Provides services and resources to the Aboriginal and Métis community and their families within Hope and the surrounding area. 604-869-9042

Senior’s Coffee and Conversation: Join the group for a cup of coffee and some lively conversation.

There’s also occasional presenters.

The group meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Thursdays at Hope Library, 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313

Resources

Royal Canadian Legion: 344 Fort St., 604-869-5465

Hope & District Arts Council: 349 Fort St., 604-869-3400 The Art Machine: 777 5th Ave., 604-869-3407 Fraser Canyon Hospital Auxiliary: 604-869-5890 Fraser Canyon Hospice Society: 1275 7th Ave., 604-860-7713

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Spring Programs!

“A Travel Adventure in Music”

presented by Cascadia Wind Ensemble Be entertained with a lively mix of music with an international Àair.

Sunday, April 27 1:00 - 3:00 pm $15/person

Drop In Pickleball

A new indoor activity that combines tennis and badminton. It is a great form of exercise and a way to meet new people.

All necessary equipment is provided.

Days: Thursdays Dates: April 3-June 19 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Location: CE Barry School Age: 15+ Cost: $2/person

Spanish for Travellers

To help you navigate and communicate while traveling abroad, learn basic Spanish phrases from Hope resident Yvonne Elizondo.

Days: Wednesdays Dates: April 16 - June 18 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Age: 16+ Cost: $120/person

Yoga for All Levels

BEGINNER YOGA

Basic Hatha Yoga introduction, which gently strengthens and stretches out the muscles while decreasing stress.

Days: Mondays Time: 5:00 to 6:00 pm Cost: Drop-in

CHAIR YOGA

A class designed for the older adult who ¿nd it dif¿cult to get up and down from the Àoor. Chair Yoga will help with balance and stability while building con¿dence and Àexibility.

Days: Tuesdays Set 1: April 8 - 29 Set 2: May 6 - 27 Set 3: June 3 - 24 Time: 3:00 to 3:45 pm Cost: $20/set

Aqua¿t for Everyone DEEP WATER AQUAFIT

Our most popular ¿tness program where instructors guide you through a no impact workout, while utilizing the bene¿ts that water has to offer.

Days: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Time: 9:00 to 10:00 am

SIZZLIN’ SHALLOW AQUAFIT

No swimming ability needed as the workout is done in the shallow water.

Perfect for the “young at heart”.

Days: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Time: 1:10 to 2:10 pm Cost: Drop-in

Bike to Work Week

May 26 to June 1 Join this province wide initiative that encourages people to park their cars, and commute to work using their bikes. Enter as a team or individual in our community under Hope, BC at www.biketowork.ca Then join us for a wrap-up BBQ at the Recreation Centre on Friday, May 30 at 12 noon for your chance to win prizes & more.

MOVE FOR HEALTH DAY Friday, May 9

Celebrate Earth Week in Hope on Saturday, April 26 Community Clean-up

11:00 - 1:00 pm Help clean-up the unsightly garbage along 6th Ave. and around the Recreation Centre. All necessary equipment supplied. Please sign up by April 25.

Worm Composting Seminar

1:00 - 2:00 pm • $5/person Learn how to worm compost indoors without hassle or smells, plus learn ways to enhance your outdoor composting systems from Mel-Lynda Anderson, from All Things Organic.

Composting systems will be available for purchase.

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