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Concerned 753 Waterworks Ltd. users met Thursday evening at the Rec Centre Conference Room with members of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Resource Stewardship Division Water Management Branch, Neil Murphy, co-owner of 753, a representational committee headed by concerned users and the District of Hope. The public hearing was an opportunity for all parties involved to discuss ongoing objections and concerns about allegations of mismanagement and planned rate increases that were disclosed by the company in late August. Murphy was brought under fire, when he failed to successfully field questions by the group. Educated and well-researched questions about structural engineering, operations management, misappropriation and direction of current funds, were embarrassingly negated by Murphy. Photographs of current wells were presented to Murphy, illustrating missing flood prevention measures, and lack of adequate flood proofing devices on current wells, leaving them open to a host of foreign substances. “It’s not flood protected — when you go in, it doesn’t meet guidelines, there’s no fencing” said Sara Burleigh, a member of the committee.
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Questions of fines were also brought to the forefront as Water Comptroller Pieter Bekker and the Ministry were asked about governing practices involving the management of 753. “Were you fined?” asked Burleigh. “Fined,” repeated Murphy. “No, the problems we experienced were predominantly that the well dropped, and the existing casing needs significant upgrading.” Murphy sat through a barrage of allegations, and statements accusing the company and the Ministry of over 26 years of indifference, negligence, and disastrous management and administration practices, leaving the system derelict and users looking for a potential hook up with the District. “This is clearly an oversight. The system has obviously degraded over a period of time, but we are open minded and we want to know what we’re getting into,” said Mayor Wilfried Vicktor of the District’s reception of a potential takeover at a later date. Concerns over seniors paying the rate increase, which could potentially amount to a staggering $108.25 a month, had users outraged both fiscally and morally. Word on potential resolution from the Ministry will have to wait until the end of November according to Comptroller Bekker, who sat steadfast with the Ministry as they were held accountable by hostile users.
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It's a small community, with only a handful of houses, but Nichols notes that the Kilby campground and historic site nearby are busy areas. BC Hydro has stated that they did not know there was a power line down in the area, and would have fixed it immediately as per their protocol. Neighbours in the area say the power line feeds a pumphouse managed by the District of Kent. "The whole neighbourhood is fantastic," Nichols said. "I've spoken to every one of them. But we need to know if the call was made." She is hoping anyone with more information about the incident that day, or in the days leading up to it, will contact the RCMP. And she hopes people will hear the story and remember not to assume that someone else has made an important safety call. "You should always go a bit further," she said, when you notice something unsafe.
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Lorenzetti Acres Ltd., better known as the Klop family farm on Laidlaw Road, is still recovering from a devastating fire that occurred last Tuesday afternoon, when a barn went up in flames. The fire was contained with the efforts of The Hope Fire Department and volunteer firefighters from Popkum and Agassiz, who banned together to extinguish flames and round-up displaced cattle and farm animals on the property. “Hope did an incredible job Tuesday — pretty much every piece of equipment we had in Hope and Popkum was there — it was mostly manpower and transporting water. We were able to hook up to the irrigation system the farm has, and it helped us to supply a constant supply of water,” Hope Fire Chief, Tom DeSorcy told The Hope Standard. When officials arrived on scene, the barn was already engulfed in fire and the wind was coming from the PATTIE DESJARDINS / THE STANDARD east and pushing the fire away from Displaced cattle, calmly obey orders from officials in the Lorenzetti Acres Ltd. field, after a barn went up in the house. “It was more chaotic than any scene flames last Tuesday. I’ve ever witnessed in my career — we to help get the animals to safety and to secure the area. Officials had over 650 head of cattle and they were everywhere — people, the farmers, everyone was working worked tirelessly this week to quiet down the blaze and the incitogether to corral them and they were running toward us and dent is being thoroughly investigated. “It makes me proud to be part of this community, when I away from us,” said DeSorcy. Bodies of dead animals were in the process of being removed see the way people come together, and the way the Hope Fire from the property, an effort that couldn’t be realized until the Department handled this situation,” said Dusty Smith, volunteer fire had settled to a safe point for crews to go in and dispose of firefighter. the carcasses. In a statement made by John Klop to The Hope Standard, the “Somewhere between 30 and 100 cattle were lost,” said family is floored by the efforts of the community and is doing DeSorcy. The community and its surrounding neighbours, came everything they can to expedite the clean-up process and move from as far as Vancouver, bringing animal trailers by the dozens forward with business as usual.
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Dan Lallier knew the sturgeon in the Fraser River could be impressive, but he didn’t realize just how big until he hooked one of the biggest ones on record. Lallier has been visiting the area for six years now, angling with BC Sportfishing Group each spring and fall. The dream of catching (and releasing) a massive sturgeon has always been a lure for him, drawing him here from Onoway, AB. And on a trip to the area earlier this October, that dream came true. Lallier finally came face to face with a prehistoric giant. “What an amazing day!” he said. “I knew Fraser River white sturgeon can grow to immense lengths but this was unbelievable.” Lallier has always talked about catching his sturgeon of a lifetime and his dream finally came true when he set the hook and watched his fish jump clear out of the water. Stunned expressions became ecstatic screams
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as the adventure played out. Using recognized International Game Fish Associations standard protocols, this fish measured 336 cm, to the fork of the tail, or by “fork length” and had a girth of 140cm – 11ft by 4.5 ft – and was caught near Chilliwack. Thanks to the continued commitment of BCSFG, this fish was tagged and will now be included in the research database used to track and monitor these magnificent species; a partnership with the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society (FRSCS). Lallier’s leviathan makes this the third fish BCSFG has on the
list of top 10 largest fish sampled over the course of the FRSCS’s 15-year research study. “What a beautiful, healthy fish. Congratulations to Dan and thank you for fishing with our company. This incredible encounter is a great example of the world-class fishery we are privileged to engage in and protect through conservation measures,” said Tony Nootebos, owner BCSFG. Nootebos and his team are dedicated to excellence in client service, professional guided services and ensuring that every sturgeon encountered is handled in strict accordance of the Province of British Columbia’s “Guidelines for Angling Sturgeon in British Columbia”. BC Sport Fishing Group Ltd was established 29 years ago and is the parent company of Harrison Bay Guided Services, Fred’s Fishing Adventures, BC Fly Fisher Guiding Company, and newly acquired, STS Guiding Services. BCSFG has grown from a one person operator base to the largest freshwater outfitter in British Columbia.
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Increasingly, First Nations in the Fraser Valley are sending the message to investors and potential partners that their doors are open and they are ready for business. That was the motto for the inaugural Agassiz/ Harrison Area First Nations Business Forum that took place last week at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa, which saw a variety of speakers including those from First Nations organizations, health authorities, energy firms and more. “The main purpose of the conference was to let businesses, developers and investors know that the First Nations out here are open for business,” said Brian Titus, CEO of Sqewqel Development Corporation, a body owned by the Seabird Island band. “It may be in natural resources it may
be tourism, commercial, industrial, development or residential—as we are basically the largest landowners in the area.” Seabird Island partnered with Chawathil, Cheam and Sh x w’ow’hamel First Nations along with Scowlitz Indian Band and Sts’ailes Band for the event showcasing what their communities have to offer. And there are many companies eyeing the resources and labour of the traditional owners of the local terrain. Kinder Morgan Canada’s senior director of aboriginal and legal affairs Peter Forrester addressed a crowd of about 40 guests in the conference room Wednesday afternoon as the keynote speaker. “How do we coordinate the intersection between First Nation governments, provincial and federal governments and project proponents?” he asked. “And how do First Nations and governments and businesses ensure
that economic development that they undertake is done in a sustainable, environmental and responsible way?” There is no easy answer, Forrester said. But, he added, starting with the shared proposition that all involved stakeholders want to improve the protection of the environment, to improve the economic situation of their children and want to ensure they’re involved in the decisionmaking processes that impact them was a good first step. Forrester added that his company, if its expanded pipeline proposal is permitted, will need First Nations’ understanding of the land, their growing and young workforce, and their business-minded leaders who balance the need for economic development with traditional and cultural ways. “Chief [Clem] Seymour I understand, opened this by saying we need to walk together,” Forrester said.
“We couldn’t agree more.” After the conference, Chief Seymour said the timing is good for moving forward for First Nations with the business communities. “We’ve been watching industry come up the valley for the last 30, 40 years I think, and it’s close now and industry’s running out of space,” he said. “As First Nations throughout the valley we’d like to participate . . . because we know and understand that there’s a balance out there that we look after.” First Nations are still stewards of the land and are open to innovative ideas in growth that won’t harm the environment, said Titus. But development and balance are not mutually exclusive according to the general consensus at the gathering. “First Nations want to be a part of the economy, they want to be contributors to the economy,” Titus said. “They don’t want to be outside looking in.”
New seats for 2017 B.C. election Tom Fletcher Black Press New provincial seats will be created in Surrey and Richmond-New Westminster for the next B.C. election, bringing the number of MLAs in the legislature to 87. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton tabled legislation Thursday to adopt the recommendations of the latest B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission and create the two new constituencies to reflect high-growth areas of provincial population. The commission recommended changes to boundaries to 48 existing constituencies, after public hearings since it proposed the changes this spring to balance population. It was restricted by a law that prevents the elimination of electoral districts in areas outside the urban southwest.
The latest boundaries leave a wide range of populations to be represented by a single MLA. The lowest populations are Stikine with 20,616 and North Coast with 22,382. At the other end of the scale are Vernon-Monashee, VancouverFraserview and VancouverKingsway, all with more than 62,000 people. The hearings were dominated by conflicting views on changes to four areas: • Severing Hope from Chilliwack and adding it to the Fraser-Nicola constituency, which extends into the Interior to include Merritt. Princeton is added to the BoundarySimilkameen district. • Rearranging boundaries in central Vancouver Island to create a new electoral district of Mid Island-Pacific Rim, anchored by Cumberland. • Adding a new Surrey South dis-
trict, bringing the total number of seats in Surrey to nine. • Adding a new RichmondQueensborough district, taking in part of New Westminster. The last review in 2008 recommended that an urban population shift should result in a reduction of one seat in the Cariboo-Thompson region and one in northern B.C. The government intervened keep those seats and increase the total constituencies from 83 to 85. The B.C. Liberals and NDP agreed then that northern constituencies could not get any larger and still be represented by a single MLA. The 2008 review added seats in the Okanagan, Fraser Valley, Surrey, Burnaby-Tri-Cities and downtown Vancouver. The commission's report and maps are available on its website at bc-ebc.ca/reports
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An extraordinary gentleman WE HONOUR THOSE Erin Knutson Hope Standard As Remembrance Day draws near, the memories of the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to their country and who fought bravely side by side during World War II are still fresh. Local war hero Jack Lawrence was born March 1 in 1919 and is one such gentleman who served in the Canadian army during the war. Jack shared his story with humour, intelligence and dignity, as The Hope Standard met up with him at Cheam Village in Agassiz, where he is recovering from a hip injury he sustained while on the golf course. Jack was in good spirits with his long time partner Eleanor Collopy at his side, as he spoke of his harrowing ordeal during the war. Jack joined the military in ERIN KNUTSON / THE STANDARD 1940, at the age of 21, where he was sent World War II Veteran Jack Lawrence at the Cheam Village in Agassiz, gives to Vancouver for technical training. After an accounting of his experience as a prisoner of war. completing certifications on the coast and several others in a myriad of places includasking for wasser (water.)” ing Hamilton and Kingston, Ontario, where he studied at After taking the man out the back door of a room in a penitentiary for anti-aircraft machine gun training, Jack the post, Jack was met with Canadian artillery, where he found his way to Halifax where he boarded the Queen dove into a ditch for survival, and then continued walking Elizabeth and headed overseas. with the wounded soldier. “We had to worry about submarines — it was a light“The guy was just about dead and we made it to the ening fast trip in those days, and it took all of five days German line, and I knew it wouldn’t pay for us to run,” before they dumped us off in Scotland,” he said. he said. From there, Jack made his way to southern England, Jack comforted the wounded soldier with a cigarette where he was posted on anti-aircraft duty to shoot from a pack of smokes he had in his uniform. down German planes. After determining that he needed “At that point we were good buddies, and it seemed to more training, Jack went to London where he lived in make him happy to have a smoke.” a couple of barracks, before heading to New Castle for They eventually found higher ground and dried off, three months. where Jack parted company with the man and was transD-Day came on June 6, 1944, which marked the ported to a jail cell somewhere in Holland, where condiallied invasion of Normandy and Jack landed in Dieppe, tions were intolerable, cruel, dirty and inhumane. France, where he fought his way to the border of Holland. “There was every type of nationality in there — “There were a lot of funny deals,” he said of being front there were around 400 wounded allies, amongst line infantry and navigating war terrain as a soldier. other prisoners.” It was there that the Germans captured him and three Jack was eventually transferred to another prisoner others, making Jack an official prisoner of war. camp in Poland, where conditions were gruesome. “We went two days with nothing to eat, and then we “Lice kept you warm. I saw a man with maggots on his saw these great big German tanks with a huge Nazi sign arm, it has been shot off at the elbow. I eventually ended — they were moving through the bush and knocking up working in a mine in western Germany, which was down trees,” he said. nice because it was warm underground,” he said. “It was Jack was shot on the right side of his face by the sol- 10 to 12 hours a day with a couple of slices of bread. diers, before he was captured. Eventually Jack saw his opportunity and escaped the “I couldn’t feel anything on my left side, there was prisoner camp, sometime after the war had been won by nothing but blood, and my jaw seemed not to work and I the allies. His escape involved starvation and sleeping in was moaning and groaning.” cemeteries until he was rescued by British soldiers. Jack remembers carrying a wounded friend, after After being deloused and fed, he made it to Antwerp being ordered to pick the bloodied man off the ground. and started living like a gentleman again. Jack’s reply in the face of all of this was simply, “are you “I made it back to Canada in 1945,” he told The Hope going to shoot us now?” Standard, where he eventually married his first wife Vera There were dead bodies everywhere and the Germans and adopted his daughter Juanita. were raising hell, as Jack did as he was told, with blood In the face of his extraordinary journey, one still coming out of his own jaw. that would leave most traumatized, Jack has lived “If I didn’t drag the man along, they were going to an exemplary life, working for a railway company shoot us, so we climbed on to one of the four tanks, and becoming an established member of the Hope and made it to a German first aid post — there was a Legion and the local community. big tent and the floor was covered with the wounded, “Jack is mellow — he was never the type of man to lose at least 30 or 40.” his temper,” said Eleanor. It was there that Jack’s friend was shot. He was then Through his entire recollection of events, Jack ordered to carry a wounded German soldier. remained smiling and with a twinkle in his eye, as if he “I put my arm around him and it was like putting my knows or understands something far greater, than any arm around warm, wet meat. I twisted him around and of us, could ever imagine. Jack has been awarded several we started walking, and this guy passed out, and he kept prestigious medals for his bravery during the war. • Parade leaves the Legion for the Cenotaph at 10:45 am • 2 minutes of silence at 11am followed by music & laying of wreaths. • Parade heads back to Legion about 11:20 am where a luncheon will be held downstairs. • Music by “Wylie and the other Guy” starts at 2 pm
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It was a day like so many others. A choppy sea. Clear skies. Excited tourists focused on the hopeful sight of barking sea lions, bobbing seals, sea otters, orcas, grey whales, and marine birds. The day was beautiful, the scenery exquisite, the anticipation palpable as the Leviathan II, a twenty metre vessel with open and closed decks owned by Jamie’s Whaling Station, left the dock in Tofino with 27 passengers and crew on board last Sunday. They were heading for Vargas Island and the rocky islets known popularly as Sea Lion Rocks. As everyone soaked in the sights and sounds and the scent of sea spray, no one had any inkling this would be the whale watching boat’s final voyage. In an instant, disaster. It hit so fast, so furious, there was no time for a mayday, no time for radio contact. Just an emergency flare. The maritime signal for distress. Days later, some survivors would say a wave hit them, instantly rolling the boat on its side, tumbling it, and tossing passengers into the sea. The flare was spotted by Clarence Smith and his deckhand Ken Brown, two Ahousaht First Nation residents fishing for halibut further east and close to Flores Island. Checking their radio, they expected to hear an emergency call. Nothing. Making a distress call to alert other boat operators on the water, they raced to the site of the flare to be confronted with the absolute worst of disasters. The Leviathan had capsized with just its bow sticking out of the water. People were screaming and thrashing in the water. The men would ultimately pull 13 people to safety. And they would deal with the grim task of retrieving those who had died. In no time the site was a flotilla of rescue boats – local water taxi companies, more Ahousaht boaters, private vessels and Canadian Coast Guard. In Tofino, residents turned out en masse to care for 21 people brought to shore and opened their homes to provide warmth and comfort while the injured were transferred to hospitals. In the final tally, five people, all British nationals, died and one, an Australian, currently remains missing. It will be months before the Transportation Safety Board completes its investigation into what happened. But for all the survivors, the traumatic experience is a life changer. The wave theory may prove to be at least partly accurate but everything hinges on the outcome of the Transportation Safety Board’s investigation. Marc-Andre Poisson, the director of marine safety inspections, confirmed that a wave did in fact hit the boat from the starboard side but he cautioned that other factors may also have contributed to the disaster.At the time, he said, most passengers were on the upper deck and had gathered on the port side. This would have raised the boat’s centre of gravity, affecting stability. With the force of the wave, the vessel broached, then capsized. Marine wildlife viewing is an immensely popular billion-dollar tourist industry. But every time a boat leaves the dock, they venture into an alien environment with its own rules. “Mother Nature’s the biggest misery on the planet,” said Ucluelet fishing guide Ken Lewis. “When you’re outside your comfort zone, you’re at her mercy.” Margaret Evans/ Black Press
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Premier Christy Clark’s government has been steadily backed into a corner on its apparent deletion of emails involving sensitive government topics. A week-long barrage of accusations by the NDP opposition peaked with their most damning evidence of a cover-up, in the long-running case of eight health researchers suspended or fired from drug approval studies. Tom Most have been paid settlements or reinstated after the biggest personnel Fletcher management blunder in memory. One committed suicide. We are now into a second independent review of this tragic case, after an independent lawyer was unable to determine what went wrong, because she couldn’t compel testimony or demand records. It is now in the hands of B.C.’s new Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, who has that authority. Everyone agrees that the deputy health minister of the day, Graham Whitmarsh, was legally responsible for the decisions and records. Yet somehow the only record released to the NDP for the two-year period of the firings and subsequent investigation was a heavily blanked-out update from his successor, Stephen Brown, to the premier’s deputy, John Dyble.
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It refers to an “update on litigation resolution from investigation,” the substance of which is blanked out, and offers to discuss the situation by phone. Here’s an exchange between NDP MLA Adrian Dix and Citizens’ Services Minister Amrik Virk: Dix: “Can the minister explain why the Office of the Premier, the Deputy Minister to the Premier, has no records and why the successive Deputy Minister of Health had one record over two years?” Virk: “The suggestion from the member opposite that there are no documents is false…. There are more documents now that the Ombudsperson has conduct of the matter and is undertaking a comprehensive review. I fully expect that he will do a comprehensive review and will consent to the release of more documents.” There will be more sound and fury over this, but only Chalke’s report can provide new information. And even then, the damage is done, settlements and non-disclosure deals have been signed, and Clark and Health Minister Terry Lake have formally apologized. The larger issue is how freedom of information legislation should work. Should the opposition be able to second-guess decisions of bureaucrats by going through their emails? The traditional answer is no. Elected officials are responsible, even if they had no actual role, as should always be the
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case in hiring and firing ministry staff and awarding government work contracts. The buck stops with Lake and Clark, not their deputies. There are sound reasons for this. Consider another sensitive decision, to shoot wolves from the air in a last-ditch effort to preserve dwindling mountain caribou herds. Protesters, pop stars and politicians can sound off as they like, but these hard decisions are made and carried out by wildlife experts working for or consulted by the province. The minister, in this case Forests Minister Steve Thomson, authorizes the use of helicopters and rifles and takes the political consequences. One can imagine the agonizing discussion that goes on behind the scenes, as provincial and First Nations wildlife experts watch caribou herds dwindle despite widespread habitat protection efforts. They not only make the technical call, they have to pull the trigger. Would wildlife biologists be able to provide frank advice for or against this decision if they knew their names and opinions could later be used in a political battle in the legislature and in the streets? No. And can you run a public service if everyone is subjected to the scrutiny that only politicians choose to endure? No. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Letters Hope is beautiful, despite a few complaints I'm writing in response to the letter in the (Oct. 22/15 edition) saying "our town has turned into a dirty little shack town.” I totally disagree with her letter. I realize our little town is in a tough spot right now, but I still think we live in a beautiful town. The District staff work incredibly hard in keeping our community and park a beautiful place to enjoy. Most businesses try to keep their stores up-to-date and clean. There might be a couple businesses and homes that need some cleaning up but they don't
make our whole town a shack town. Hope has lots to offer with our beautiful rec centre, library, hospital and surrounding mountains and rivers. There are a lot more towns in B.C. that are in worse shape than Hope. I work in a business where a lot of tourists come in and they constantly comment on how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful, clean and friendly town. Donna Soares
Greater democracy comes to Chilliwack-Hope years, MP Strahl repeats policy from a defeated government that Canada Post needed to find new efficiencies to continue within budget - and if subsidizing is part of the new plan, "I don’t think Canadian taxpayers would be too happy.” This, on behalf of a former government that shrewdly negotiated allowing USA to milk a greater share of the (superiorstandard) Canadian milk market, and compensating for that with massive subsidies for several years. What's sauce for the goose, isn't meant for the gander apparently. But never mind. Echoes from the past. Even without more just-before-election funding announcements from our MP this time, our riding has real prospects to look forward to. Like a refreshingly new and positive approach to First Nation relations; like reinstated protections for our water resources and REAL help for our threatened wild salmon economy. And, like infrastructure funding that makes sense - not squeezed into bridge projects outdated before they're even announced. Wayne Froese
Genesis of Rem-Day Reconciliation is a meaningful step in healing Re: Myths of the Highway of Tears onciliation commitment. (B.C. Views, Oct. 28.) Those current and future problems Tom Fletcher's column triggered will always be about the quality of my memory of the dog whistle poli- the relationship between the First tics we saw in the recent federal Nations people and the general nonelection. native population. The Highway of Tears is not a Improving the transportation myth and using mythology in the options for people in the North is title of that column is an insult to primary, but it does not solve the the hundreds of Aboriginal families systemic problems that continue to who have lost loved ones as a result poison opportunities for everyone to of many tragedies that have occurred work together to end the dysphoria on that road and across this country. that has dominated Aboriginal comThe identity politics of the outgo- munities both on and off reserve. ing prime minister were properly Reconciliation Canada (reconcilirewarded, and the party that showed ationcanada.ca) is a key agent of Stephen Harper the door at 24 Sussex change in this space and is dedicated Drive has promised an inquiry into to building meaningful relationships the disproportionate number of mur- where all Canadians achieve their ders and disappearances that still full potential and shared prosperity. continue to occur in the Aboriginal Getting informed is the first step. population. Stepping into this discourse is the It would be hoped that an inquiry next course of action. will begin to expose the depth and I am stepping in. colour of systemic issues inherent in Canadian institutions that help perCarl Mashon petuate these tragedies, and that the new federal government will commit to real solutions from its recommendations. The incoming prime minister has made furThe Hope Standard welcomes letters from ther commitments to our readers. the 92 recommendations Typed or printed letters must be signed and that came out of the should include an address and daytime phone Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) pronumber for verification purposes. cess. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. The TRC has helped The Standard edits letters for accuracy, taste, many Canadians to clarity and length. understand the oriThe Standard reserves the right to not gins of deep-rooted publish letters. problems faced by Aboriginal communities EMAIL: both on and off reserve, news@hopestandard.com and to help them move Canadians individually and collectively to a rec-
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Lost Souls. Broken Hearts. Lights flash and thunder roars inside a cloud of billowing smoke drifting across a desolate land. Above the uproar, riding the wind in repetitive waves, the lonesome sound of a solitary piper rises and falls, rises and falls. Inside this ghostly mist of acrid fog frightened faces of wide-eyed young men appear and disappear, appear and disappear. Lost actors in a horrendous play written years ago for this deadly day. Lloyd Atkins
the editor in the Oct 22/15 edition of The Hope Standard. I agree with her 100 per cent — you hit the nail on the head. The District of Hope does not do anything regarding rubbish in peoples' yards. It makes you wonder why we have town rules and regulations that are not enforced. Hope is a tourist attraction - it should not be a rat attraction. A good example is this: the District of Hope does not help the mobile home parks enforce district bylaws. If you do not enforce the bylaws, then scrap them. Every pad pays taxes, just like every home owner pays taxes. Hmmm - makes you wonder. Ed Soks
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PUBLIC CONSULTATION Update Of The District Of Hope’s Economic Development Strategy The District of Hope is holding a Public Meeting in order to obtain feedback from residents with regards to the Economic Development Strategy Plan for our District.
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The Election Discussion forum on facebook - Real Voting in Chilliwack-Hope - was a tiny group of only about 150 people. Still it met its goal of providing a six-week forum of open discussion for the full political spectrum - including as it did, supporters from all six of the candidate parties in our riding (yes, Conservative supporters as well). Likewise ALL the candidates participated - except Mark Strahl. Fast forward to post election. With 58 per cent of voters having cast their ballots for progressive candidates, all eyes are now looking for what to expect from re-elected MP Strahl, now relegated to back-bencher status in a (small) opposition. Mark Strahl conceded a lesson from the criticism he had not been available to constituents. And yet, in the next breath he suggested the reason had been that previously his riding had just been too big (Belgium-sized) to get around much. Sigh. Mere days after Conservatives are removed from government, Canada Post suspends the highly controversial program to eliminate home delivery. It's hard not to see the connection there. And perhaps a harbinger of what to expect in the next few
Hitting the nail on the head This is in response to Shelia Patzke's letter to
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Daffodils remind us that spring will come Brian Minter Black Press Nothing in this world personifies spring like daffodils. Their vibrant yellows are the antidote to long wet winters. They just lift your spirits in so many ways… there’s no such thing as an ordinary yellow daffodil. Today, there are lots of choices. ‘Rijnveld’s Early Sensation’ blooms about 2-3 weeks earlier than any other varieties. Depending upon the weather in late winter, I’ve seen them BLACK PRESS/FILE PHOTO bloom as early as late February and what a treat! When they There’s no such thing as an ordinary yellow daffodil; bloom that early, snow and says Brian Minter. Today; there are lots of choices.
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Do you remember Jarts? If you’re as old as me you might. They were weighted metal lawn darts and a popular game back in the ‘80s when my brother and I would play with them in the back yard. We loved them, but they’re not for sale anymore. They were taken off the market decades ago when a bereaved father went on a crusade to make them illegal after his daughter died from a Jart accidentally penetrating her skull. Although the company that manufactured it had already been court ordered to remove them from toy stores, and they’d repackaged them as an adult game with a warning label, he was still successful in having them banned entirely in the US in 1988 and in Canada the following year. It turned out this game had killed three children in total. Kids have been killed by pit bulls 54 times that amount since then, so why haven’t they been banned? 163 children have died and for most of these youngsters, the deaths have been torturous and gruesome, often with body parts being torn off during savage maulings that are sometimes described by first responders and medical staff as “feeding frenzies.” Far more common than the tragic fatalities are the multitude of vicious attacks that result in disfigurements and life altering injuries that can leave victims and their families with
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the very best selling daffodil today is the neatest, tidiest variety called ‘Tetéa-Teté’. It’s a superstar, growing about half the size of other daffodils. Each flower head has a cluster of tiny yellow blooms, creating a great show. Because of its smaller size, it out blooms and out performs almost any other variety. It is also one of the best naturalizers and repeat blooms year after year with an even better display. When the colour is gone, the biggest bonus is the smaller, neat and tidy foliage looks great in your garden. Remember, if you’re planting now, all daffodils need well-drained sandy soil – no heavy clay. They will do equally well in full sun or partial shade.
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ful investment in early lasting colour. Don’t tell your neighbours why your daffodils out-bloom theirs – they make for nice bragging rights. ‘King Alfreds’ are perhaps the most well known oldfashioned daffodils, but honestly, they have been replaced by far better performing varieties. ‘Flower Carpet’ is one of the best for today’s West Coast gardens. It’s a stunning strong blooming yellow that is resistant to basil rot, which is a problem for many of the older varieties. It also stands up well in windy wet weather. ‘Carlton’ is a real stocky variety as well, and I love its sulphur yellow colour. It’s an oldie but goodie and a must for your garden. Believe it or not,
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cold can happen at any time and I’ve seen them buried in snow and then pop back up and continue blooming. You’ll also find the earlier they bloom in cooler weather, the longer they bloom as well. One of the complaints about daffodils and other spring bulbs is the relatively short time they perform in the garden. A really smart bulb distributor mixed early, mid and late-blooming daffodils together and branded them ‘Yellow Brick Road’. It’s amazing that these daffodils bloom and bloom while other displays simply end. Keeping that yellow colour going is a wonder-
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ever-lasting emotional trauma and financial ruin. Despite all this death and destruction on children, these dogs aren’t just still on the market, they are being pushed onto the public and deceitfully promoted as safe family pets by many shelters, rescues, dog experts and pit bull fanatics. I can’t tell you how many online images I’ve seen of babies and kids hugging, riding and kissing pit bulls with the utterly false message that “it’s all how you raise them.” In addition to the 163 fatal attacks on children since 1988, there have been at least 148 on adults, many of them elderly. There are also tens of thousands of animals killed by them every year. Pit bulls only make up for 6% of the dog population yet they’re responsible for more of this ghastly devastation than all other dogs combined. No other breed comes close. Does this mean pit bulls are bad? Of course not. Aside from the fact that most of them don’t attack, blaming the pit bulls that do is like blaming a pet lion cub for growing up and killing a person or animal. They’re just doing what they’re born to do. It’s genetics. Blame should be placed entirely on human beings. Dogmen have been breeding pit bulls for hundreds of years for blood sport. Killing is their heritage, it’s their purpose, and that’s why the modern day illegal dog fighters prefer them over any other breed. It’s also why a well-raised,
much-loved pit bull with responsible owners can suddenly attack and kill, completely unprovoked. When dog fighting was outlawed the breeding of pit bulls should have been too. Unfortunately common sense did not prevail and in 2007 after NFL player Michael Vick was convicted on dog fighting charges and the story made national headlines, animal shelters, rescues and humane societies intensified their pit bull advocacy. Since that year there has been a 773 per cent rise in fatal and disfiguring pit bull attacks. The first National Pit Bull Victim Awareness Day was on October 24th – a day to honor all those who have suffered and died because the breeding of pit bulls continued when it should have stopped. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has joined forces with a coalition of over 50 non-profit organizations, websites and social media groups in the United States and Canada calling for public safety and animal welfare in their promotion of BSL (breed specific legislation) for pit bull type dogs. The reason pit bulls are being singled out is they are disproportionately responsible for the majority of fatal and serious attacks, and they are the number one breed admitted to most animal shelters. BSL incorporates mandatory spay and neutering as well as stronger regulations for pit bull owners to protect the public. These can include muzzles and short leashes.
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Finance Opportunity for small businesses to grow with social media Local businesses throughout the Fraser Valley ing it like just another advertising channel. Your Share content that’s meaningful to the audience text—wherever possible, use attention-grabbing and Lower Mainland can compete more effective- target audience isn’t using social media because you want to engage. When you’re genuinely social images and videos to start conversations, tell your ly with larger companies in their neighbourhoods they want to be sold to by a company—they’re on social media, the people who matter will story, demonstrate who you are and show what by harnessing the largely-underutilized field of using it to have conversations and make genuine ultimately see the value your business offers and you care about. social media, says one local expert. human connections. If you want to engage them, they’ll stay engaged. Be immediate. Social media is instanta Brian Bevilacqua, senior manager for com- ditch the in-your-face sales pitches and look for Be visually engaging. When it comes to cre- neous. It’s “right now.” For businesses, that means munications and public relations at First West opportunities to create or engage in authentic ating and sharing content, digital media is your responding right away to the questions, feedback Credit Union and its Envision Financial divi- conversations. Interact with specific individuals. best friend. Don’t just talk at people with sterile and comments (including negative comments.) sion—a cooperative financial institution that serves the needs of thousands of local businesses across the province—says he sees enormous potential for the many local businesses he comes in contact with to boost their brand recognition through online social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google Plus, Yelp and others. “Social media plays an increasingly important role in the way we as humans do business and make purchasing decisions. Large national and international companies know this and have invested significant resources in slick social media programs,” he says, “but smaller local businesses often struggle to take advantage of social media.” Bevilacqua says that a lack of time and resources is one obstacle to small businesses getting active in social media. A more common challenge is a lack of social media knowhow. “If a small business owner didn’t grow up with social media or isn’t naturally inclined towards technology in general, getting their business active in social media can seem a daunting prospect,” he says. “It doesn’t have to be, though. The technologies themselves are actually quite simple, and if you establish clear goals, you’ll be able to strategically invest your precious time and energy in the right social media activities, so you can grow your online brand presence with minimal time commitment.” The fastest and most reliable internet technology* Bevilacqua offers small business owners four key is now in Hope†. Trust TELUS Fibre to help you social media suggestions to help them grow their stay connected, with crystal-clear HD video calls business: Be focused. 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A black bear peers out of the dark night directly into the lens. This wildlife photograph won B.C. photographer Connor Stefanison the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015. Stefanison was chosen from more than 42,000 entrants from across 96 countries. The Burnaby based photographer’s images will be on display at the Royal BC Museum, starting December 4.
Star Trek at CBS Black Press "Star Trek" is going boldly where it hasn't gone before with a brand-new edition of the sci-fi TV empire. CBS Television Studios said Monday the "totally new" series will arrive in January 2017. But it will be available exclusively on CBS All Access, CBS' subscription streaming video service. Only a preview episode will be aired, free of charge, on the broadcast network, CBS said. The new "Star Trek" will be the first original series developed specifically for U.S. audiences for the Canadian service. The new "Star Trek" will introduce new characters in search of new worlds, CBS said.
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Clockwise: Jodi McBride, executive director at Read Right Society takes a moment to discuss new programs; Theresa Cooke (left) with Mandy Arbuckle, Rec Centre asssistant manager, was the first to donate to the Recreation Culture & Airpark Services new donation and In Memory Of Program. A new wall has been placed near the front entrance of the Rec Centre acknowledging donations made for special projects and upgrades to the facility; Don Wiens (left) and Hank de Meulder, two local entrepreneurs not known to ever see eye-to-eye, were outbidding each other over a purple light bulb when suddenly peace broke out. They spontaneously agreed to a joint purchase of this antiviolence light bulb and to not engage in any conflicting attitudes for the month of October. That experience has made them both see the light - they wish to pass this on to others by making their peace bulb available for the Hospital Auxiliary Auction on November 7. With the stipulation that this bulb can only be purchased jointly by two opposing bidders. The winning bid and the runner-up each pay half of the combined total, signifying they have seen the light and agree to share the bulb and not allow any violence to erupt. If you think this is confusing try to imagine what Don and Hank had to go through to get to this point. Enjoy the auction; look for the purple bulb and keep the peace; Ebi Fazzari (left) manager at Rona was awarded for his inclusive hiring practices during Rotary at Work BC Celebration & Recognition Evening in Chilliwack; to his right, Bob Plowright, area governor at Rotary District 5050 and Hondo Stroyan, president of the Hope Rotary Club (Photos submitted)
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Sports Romping in the rain Weathering the weather, whatever, the weather Barry Stewart Hope Standard Lead the way on a worthy path and others will follow. Fitness fans Brenda Deschenes and Miranda Cowan laid down an example of doing at least 30 minutes of exercise every single day for 365 days since last October — and in their wake, others have been spurred on to more active lifestyles. “I call them my ‘fit bosses,’” said Anna Gladue on Monday, after a walk to Flood Falls with her friend Chrissy Younie and Gladue’s mom, Marla Rosenberg. Marla and Anna took part in Hope’s Resolution 5K walk on New Year’s Day and Anna committed to the 30-minutes-per-day exercise challenge for January. “After that, I kept going,” she said. “I would say I’ve only missed 20 days since January. “Now, I’m inspiring my friends to start walking.” Anna draws her motivation from many sources, one being her parents. Marla’s husband Steve has also caught the walking bug. There’s also Anna’s husband Poke and their kids Ben and Neela and Anna’s good friend and walking-buddy, Chrissy. Richard and Luna, her lively four-year-old dogs also conspire to get Anna into her walking boots, no matter what the weather. “Richard knows when I head for my sock drawer, we’re going for a walk,” said Gladue. “And when they stop to pick me up, they know it’s going to be good,” added Mom, with a laugh. Marla, a teacher at Coquihalla Elementary, said she started walking during the labour strike in 2013. “I walked up to five kilometres a day, in front of the board office.” She and Steve live near the Kettle Valley trail and if they can’t come up with another walk, they head out on their “go-to” trail, from the cemetery to the Quintette Tunnels. Anna agrees that it’s her favourite as well. “It’s beautiful,” said Marla. “Every time I go, I see something new.” “And Hope Mountain Centre has done an amazing job of developing trails in the area,” said Anna. “I was amazed at how quickly the volunteers cleaned up the trails after the ice storm,” added Marla. Clean trails made it possible to maintain her four or five walks per week, in addition to aquafit and other indoor workouts. Technology is another big factor for the two. They took out their smart phones and opened their tracking apps. Marla uses MapMyWalk and Anna uses MapMyRide, which provide maps, while tracking the distances and elevation changes. “It’s very motivating,” said Marla. “It gives you weekly and monthly reports and sends you challenges.” The apps can even track how may kilometres you’ve put on your boots — and have links to where you might want to buy your next ones. The software is free, even if you don’t buy any products. So far in 2015, Marla has tracked 786 km on her walks and Anna, 1154.7 — way up from the 350 she totalled in 2014. Marla has rain pants, a rain jacket and a rain hat, so she’s ready for the worst of the wintry weather. Anna is still building her wardrobe but says a reflector vest is important for visibility on roadways. She hasn’t got a rain hat but used an umbrella when she and Chrissy took the dogs to Flood Falls on Saturday. Hope Minor Soccer hasn’t had a cancellation due to severe rain in many years — but they certainly did on Saturday. Undeterred, Anna and Chrissy headed for the falls, a fairly easy 25-minute round trip hike through a beautiful rainforest. The change from July, when there wasn’t any water coming down, was spectacular. Even on Monday, the water was flowing in the creek bed. In the spring and summer, it trickles underground. On Saturday, the creek was impassible and the ditch near the trailhead was almost touching the road, said Anna. BARRY STEWART/ THE STANDARD And the white noise from the falls? Mom and daughter duo, Marla Rosenberg and Anna Gladue and Gladue’s dogs Luna (the smaller of the two) “Even face to face, we had to yell to each other,” said Anna. “It was and Richard, enjoy a refreshing stop at the base of Flood Falls, Monday. The two have caught the walking very loud.” bug and enjoy getting out in all kinds of weather. Richard and Luna loved every soaking wet minute of it.
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BUSINESS AUTOMOTIVE
Hope Auto Body Ltd.
Services AUTOMOTIVE
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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
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EDUCATION
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HELP WANTED
OBITUARIES
RAYMOND, Larry Gordon It is with sadness our family announces the passing of Larry Raymond on October 27th, 2015. He is survived by his wife Carol and his children Patricia (Bruce), Mitchell (Leigh), and Richard; his grandchildren Justine, Rachel, Hailey, Westin, Elaina and Emily; his great grandchildren Amilia and Kaleb; his brothers John, Tommy (Dale), Jimmy (Harriett), Terry, Wayne (Lynda); and his sisters Janet (Brian) and Lee (Randy). Larry is also survived by many nieces and nephews and his extended family through marriage. Predeceased by his parents Francis and Elizabeth; brother Harold, nephew Christopher, grand niece Shannon and his mother-in-law Elizabeth Poole. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday November 8th, 2015 at Boston Bar Community Hall from 11 to 3. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cariboo Memorial Hospital Trust Fund, Williams Lake, BC. Envelopes will be provided at the celebration.
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FONTAINE, Kairn Dale On May 15, 1941 Kairn Dale Fontaine was born to Rita (nee Morrow) and Jim Fontaine in Dawson City, Yukon; “A Sourdough”. Kairn had no memory of Dawson, as our parents ended up in Hope in 1948. Our father was the Standard Oil agent. Our family home was built by our father and is now my residence. Kairn was crowned May Queen in Hope in 1955 and also was in two major beauty contests in Vancouver. Kairn was a very beautiful classy young lady. She was an excellent student graduating from Hope High in 1959. Kairn lived and worked in Abbotsford and raised Patric and Shayna as a single Mom. Hockey, skating and music, Kairn managed to provide and give her two children the best life possible on her own. After Pat and Shayna’s graduation, Kairn moved to the Dominican Republic to manage a hotel. Years later when Mekrae, her first grandson was born, Kairn came home, a very proud grandma. She lived to see Mekrae graduate in June. Kairn came to Hope to help me after Bob and Keenan died and I had a procedure done on my knee. Our last weeks together were wonderful; two sisters enjoying ourselves in the home we grew up in. On Tuesday October 20, in our dining room, Kairn died as she lived, with dignity and class, in my arms from a heart attack. There will be no service. Donations in memory of Kairn can be made to the Fraser Canyon Hospital Auxiliary.
Rest in Peace my beautiful sister, Love Echo.
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Thursday, November 5, 2015, Hope Standard A15 EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
HELP WANTED
160
TRADES, TECHNICAL
PERSONAL SERVICES 182
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Neels Nurseries Ltd.
Qualified candidate will develop program planning and participate in the activities of the daycare center. The ECE/ITE has knowledge and implements strategies outlined in the staffing and operational manual. For a full description of duties and requirements please go to www.stsailes.com Salary: Negotiable with experience Terms: This is a 35-hour week position. Hours are: 7:30am - 4:30pm. Application Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2015 Start Date: November 10th, 2015.
OUR COMPANY OFFERS: 1.) Attractive Wages & Excellent Employee Benefits. 2.) Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group. 3.) Company Sponsored Social Activities.
Interested candidates are invited to submit resume, covering letter & 3 references to: Mail or Apply in person: Sts’ailes Early Education Center, 4690 Salish Way, 5127 School Road, Agassiz, BC, VOM 1A1. Fax: 604-796-1281, attention: Rayanna Anderson or email: seec@shaw.ca
Please e-mail resume, including cover letter & references: HR@ langleyconcretegroup.com
The Sts’ailes Early Education Center also requires a Substitute Early Childhood Educator and a Substitute Assistant with a Family Daycare Certificate.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 221
165
WORK WANTED
CAREGIVER seeking contract employment in local area. References available. Preferably live in. Call (604)869-0437 or email lorie_rn@yahoo.com
PERSONAL SERVICES
HOME STAY FAMILIES
CARPENTRY
L.HISLOP CONTRACTING, custom woodworking solutions, complete renovations. Call 604-869-3449
233
CHIMNEY SERVICES
SANTA’S CHIMNEY SERVICES Sweeping, Repairs. BBB reg. WETT Inspections. 778-340-0324
245
CONTRACTORS
2 coats any colour
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232
377
REAL ESTATE
TREE SERVICES 627
UPHOLSTERY
Damaged or Older Houses! Condos & Pretty Homes too!
Check us out! www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647
WINDOWS
FRASER CANYON GLASS, for all your glass repairs, windshields domestic & imports. (604)869-9514
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
PETS 477
FINANCIAL SERVICES
New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900. PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 *1989 14x70 in 55+ Ruskin Park 1 small pet ok, $42,900. *1970 12x60 in 55+ Langley Park no pets, $26,900. www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
CANYON CARPETS, 326 Wallace St., Hope. For all your floor covering needs! Call 604-869-2727
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
AKITA PUPS Championship. $800 each. Call 604-751-0191
284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION
BOXER PUPS flashy fawn males. 1 white F, 1 white male. Vet ✓ CKC reg’d. 604-794-3786 afternoons/eves
LLOYD’S UTILITIES, gas, oil & propane furnaces, class A gas fitter. (604)869-1111 or (604)869-6544
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
300
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HELP WANTED
130
HELP WANTED
This week’s puzzle answers!
715
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
TRUCKS & VANS
HOPE, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, duplex, 900 sq ft, fenced backyard w/ large shed, well maintained, N/S, D/D, utilities extra, 474 Rupert St. $875/mo. Available now. Call (604)798-5557
721
HALLS
HALL RENTAL for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings or Meetings Hope Curling Club 1055 6th Ave 604-869-9344 or 604-869-5119
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS HOPE, 2 Mobile Home Pads for rent in senior’s community. Call Gordon 604-240-3464 HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park. Cabin, Mobile homes, and R/V pads for monthly rentals, cable included. Call (604)869-1203 or (604)860-0652
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HOMES FOR RENT
HOPE, 3 bdrm townhouse 1 1/2 baths, fenced back yard, F/S, W/D, attached storage area. Rent includes heat. N/P, N/S. Call 604869-9402 or 604-869-1432 HOPE, Large Mobile Home, 14’ wide, 2 bdrm with large patio, in Senior’s community. We are part of the crime free multi-housing program. Available immediately. Call Gale 604-860-3578 SPUZZUM, small home for rent, 29’ stationary 5th wheel, clean & comfortable, well insulated, 60 x 80 fenc ed yard. $400/month. D/D & ref’s req. Avail Dec 1Call (604)863-2301
SUITES, LOWER
TRANSPORTATION 809
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560
851
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
HOPE, New short term executive 1 bdrm suite with separate entrance. (604)860-0507 or (604)860-9129
AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
STEEL RACK for short box truck. $300. Call 604-860-0507
MISC. FOR SALE
TARGET STEEL SALES. New and Used sea containers. 604-792-3434 or targetsteelsales@gmail.com
812
AUTO SERVICES
HOPE AUTO BODY, complete collision repair & restoration. www.hopeautobody.ca Call (604)869-5244
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NEED A LOAN? Own Property? Have Bad Credit? We can help! Call toll free 1-866-405-1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca
130
LANDSCAPING
GLEN TRAUN LANDSCAPING, Commercial & Residential yard maintenance. Call 604-869-2767
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Large 2 bdrm apt., oak kitchen, gas fireplace, adult oriented, n/p, newly painted, new carpets, resident caretaker. $925/mo. Avail. Nov 14. Call 604-860-4559
750
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 FREE KITTENS, all colors, ready mid-November. (604)206-0780
PRECISION EXTERIORS, roofing, siding, windows, doors and more. WCB insured. Call (604)750-8025
845
HOPE, 1 bdrm furnished or unfurnished mobile home in a Senior’s Community. We are part of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. Call Gale 604-860-3578
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MATURE couple wanted for fulltime, live-in, caretaking position on a private island near Whaletown, B.C. Must be familiar with boats, have valid driver’s license, basic first aid. Familiarity with basic maintenance, groundskeeping. Able to live in a remote location. Send resume to Subtle Island Enterprises, P.O. Box 286, Whaletown, B.C. V0P 1Z0 or to sie@twincomm.ca
APARTMENT/CONDO
HOPE,
736
PETS
KENLIN ELECTRIC, residential, rural, commercial, new construction, reno’s. Call (604)860-8605
275
706
TRANSPORTATION
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
HOMES WANTED
Yes, We Pay CASH!
ROGER’S UPHOLSTERY, furniture, windows, fabric, in-home & online estimates. Call 604-860-0939
387
RENTALS
Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms
PHILLIPS TREE SERVICES, Removals, Toppings. Free estimates & Fully Insured. Call 604-702-8247
BARCLAY FLETCHER CONTRACTING, complete home reno’s, additions & more. (604)869-1686
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
374
MISC. WANTED
Have Unwanted Firearms?
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
338
MISC. FOR SALE
Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
260
We regret that we will only respond to those applicants chosen for an interview. We thank all applicants for their interest.
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778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!
Sts’ailes Early Education Center requires a full-time Early Childhood Educator or an Infant Toddler Educator.
560
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
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INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC (MILLWRIGHT)
We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. Duties include; preventative maint., scheduled repairs, and quick response repairs to ensure our modernized equipment runs efficiently. Routine equipment inspections and repairs are required. The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diagnostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work flexible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working with electrical systems and PLC programs would be a definite asset. Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certificate of qualification as an Industrial Mechanic, inter - provincial red seal endorsement, & a certificate of apprenticeship. Previous work experience in a related industry would be an asset.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MOVING & STORAGE
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Sts’ailes First Nation
132
320
INTEGRITY MOVERS, moving & delivery services. We’re not satisfied until you are. (604)860-5277
Looking for full time seasonal employees to work in nursery. Must be capable of lifting & moving heavy plants. Lifting and bending required in varying weather. 40hrs/wk. Start Date: February 10, 2016. Wage: $10.45/hr Resume’s by email to: info@neelsnurseries.com Resumes by mail to: 5691 Lougheed Hwy., Agassiz V0M 1A1
WATKIN MOTORS FORD, Vernon, B.C. requires a Service Manager to lead 3 Advisors, 12 technicians. Go to watkinmotors.com, About us, Employment, to review required qualifications.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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RENTALS
923
TENDERS
Request For Proposal
Station House
Structure and Envelope Repair/Modification package RFP# 2015-01 For a copy of the complete RFP & mandatory site meeting details visit: www.hopebc.ca Closing Date November 20, 2015 at 3 pm
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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Application #: KMC-FACILITIES- IVMP-2015
Applicant: Kinder Morgan Canada (KMC), 7815 Shellmont Street, Burnaby BC V5A 4S9. Cheryl Thesen (403-358-2509). In accordance with the British Columbia’s Pest Management Act and Regulations, KMC is required to develop a Pest Management Plan (PMP) (for KMC the PMP is referred to as the Integrated Vegetation Management Plan (IVMP)). The PMP manages problem vegetation, including control of noxious weeds and invasive plants within KMC facilities. Facilities include pump stations, valve stations, terminals, tank farms and office/maintenance facilities. All facilities are fenced, secure compounds not accessible to the general public. The facilities are located in proximity to the following communities in British Columbia: Valemount, Albreda, Blue River, Avola, Vavenby, Clearwater, Darfield, McLure, Kamloops, Merritt, Kingsvale, Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Sumas, Langley, Burnaby and Richmond. This PMP has been prepared to replace the existing 5 year PMP which expires in 2016. The proposed duration of the IVMP (PMP) is from March 31, 2016 to March 31, 2021. The vegetation management and weed control methods proposed for use include hand pulling, mowing, trimming, pruning, selective slashing, girdling, geotextile fabric, retaining existing low ground cover, and seeding, fertilization where set backs permit and tree/shrub plantings. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the PMP (IVMP) applies. KMC conducts all work, including pest management, in strict adherence with all applicable laws and regulations.
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The common names and an example of trade names of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: aminocyclopyrachlor (Navius VM), aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron (Telar), clopyralid (Lontrel 360), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), diuron (Diurex 80 WDG), flumioxazin (Payload), fluroxypyr (Retain B), glyphosate (Vantage XRT), imazapyr (Arsenal), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), MCPA (MCPA Amine 500), mecoprop-P (Mecoprop-P), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), picloram (Tordon 22K), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), 2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 600), Hasten (adjuvant) and siloxylated polyether (adjuvant). Application methods include: backpack, power hose and nozzle, wick/wipe-on applicator, squirt bottle and boom sprayer. A draft copy of the proposed IVMP (PMP) and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail online at: http://www.kindermorgan.com/content/docs/kmc_facilities_ivmp.pdf or by contacting the Applicant listed above. “A person(s) wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant within 30 days of the publication of this notice”
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Crime fighting knows no limits with golden volunteer Erin Knutson Hope Standard Hope Crime Prevention Society volunteer, Agnes Louise Furness, who also goes by Louise Marlatt is a force to be reckoned with, and at 90 years old, she remains an unshakable presence in keeping the Othello Tunnels safe and secure from criminals. The Dogwood Valley resident was born on November 27, 1924 in Chilliwack and was raised in Hope. The lifelong waitress and cook by profession, raised a family of nine with her husband Roy, who passed away some time ago. The volunteer of 15 years, started with Hope Crime Prevention at 75 and never looked back. “We’ve done a lot of good work over the years in crime prevention, while keeping people from doing things they shouldn’t be doing,” she told The Hope Standard. “We usually go out in pairs for patrol — there is night work and speed watch.” Othello Tunnels remains a prized location for the District of Hope, where tourists from around the world congregate for a glimpse of the location that made Sylvester Stallone famous in his role as John Rambo in First Blood. The location, officially known as Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park is an exemplary accomplishment of the Kettle Valley Railway. Built somewhere in the vicinity of 1911 to 1916, the five tunnels wind through granite and treacherous canyon, providing some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Along with the phenomenal view, the Tunnels once provided a great crime opportunity, until volunteers like Louise, hopped on board and took a stance to prevent crime at the beautiful location. Vehicles were often in danger from thieves, as tourists vacated them to tour the site, but this behaviour quickly came to halt with Louise on the job. “I was just sitting around and talking to people from all over the world and keeping an eye on the cars,” she said. “If there was someone breaking in, we called RCMP on the radio and that put a stop to it.” Continued on B2
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Louise Marlatt, aged 90, has been a volunteer with the Hope Crime Prevention Society for over 15 years.
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The fearless and highly respected volunteer would perform Lock Out Auto Crime by leaving crime prevention notices on cars to remind owners to conceal valuables from plain view. “The criminals never knew if we were going to be there,” she said of preventing crime at the location, citing confusion, as the number one cause in crime prevention at the Tunnels. Louise has volunteered countless hours of the years, and works in the Hope Crime Prevention office on Wednesdays, but her main passion is being in the field, where she can keep an eye on things. “You never know what you’re going to find in cars — you look in there and watch for things that criminals would be interested in,” she said. “One day we saw a convertible with the top down and there was a vehicle with a roll of coins in it, and someone left both car doors open once.” Fighting crime at the Tunnels has given Louise a sense of purpose, as she has been both guide and ambassador to the thousands of tourists that fly in from around the world to witness the majestic site. “You never know who you’re going to meet — I’ve met people who flew in from Australia just to see the Tunnels.” According to the crime fighting Matriarch, the Tunnels used to be rife with criminal activity and up to 12 cars were broken into on any given day. “It was a lot of organized crime from down the valley,” she said. Undaunted, the advocate of women in crime fighting and prevention was recruited to the task at a food fair arena 15 years ago, and found a new calling in life. No stranger to a challenge, Louise rolled up her sleeves, dug in and dedicated her time to preserving the integrity of the Tunnels with other volunteers. “You’ve got to keep your eyes open to everything, and I enjoyed it,” she said. It gets you in with the RCMP and is great if you have extra time on your hands. There are times when you can be a help and you don’t even realize the impact of that.” The 90 year old enjoys reading in her down time, yellow roses, and spending time with her cat Lucky and her eight chickens. She advises to keep moving, and keep engaged, whether it be through social clubs like the Golden Agers or getting to a fitness class. “I like to go in and help out — I go into the office and answer the phones and I can help you if I’m there,” she said. “I will do this as long as I’m able to.” Hope Crime Prevention Society is currently seeking new members, as new initiatives in the District of Hope are underway to keep the community safe and secure.
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How modern retirees are coping with extra time on their hands Erin Knutson Hope Standard From early on, men and women are conditioned for a career path. As young professionals begin their journey into the working world, thoughts of retirement remain a strong focal point for most. Finally, when the day arrives to retire the business suit, and lay down the briefcase for good, retirees are left with a blank space to fill, and most are left with questions about how to spend their time. After a lifetime of professional and personal obligations, some people are prepared for the golden days stretching ahead, while others might need a hand in finding direction, and helping to solidify a new life purpose. Having purpose and structure is essential to prevent boredom for most retired individuals, and also to keep peace of mind. The absence of a strong focus, and commonly an identity centralized around career goals, aspirations and priorities, can leave the recent retiree in a state of disorientation, boredom, or even crisis. To help bridge the gap from working life to golden retirement, while helping to maintain a measure of sanity for said retiree and caring family members; keeping busy, focused and maintaining structure in the day is essential for good mental, physical and spiritual health. There are plenty of opportunities for the golden ager to embrace a new life that is just as fulfilling, if not more so, than working days gone by. Retirees, should use the transition to jump in wholeheartedly and to open their minds to a liberated lifestyle defined by new pursuits conducive to boredom prevention and personal growth.
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