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Hope Secondary School students line up for their bus after the first full day back to school on Wednesday. The RCMP reminds residents that vehicles approaching from both directions must stop for school buses when their lights are flashing. With school back in session, a 30-km/h speed limit is also in effect in school zones from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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An improving run of sockeye salmon returning to the Fraser River has prompted fishery managers to reopen fishing for other salmon species that had been closed to guard against any accidental bycatch of sockeye. Pacific Salmon Commission officials now estimate around four million sockeye are on track to return due to more fish arriving later than anticipated. That’s still below a pre-season forecast of 4.7 million but it’s much better than a few weeks ago when salmon watchers feared just two million
would return. Recreational angling for chinook, pink and chum salmon opened Friday morning below Mission and for pink and chum above Mission on Saturday morning. First Nations also have the goahead to fish for chinook, chum and pink on the lower Fraser for food, social and ceremonial purposes. A limited commercial fishery for pinks is also expected. Water temperatures have cooled somewhat from dangerously high levels earlier in the summer but fishery managers still expect 70 per cent of returning sockeye will die on their journey upriver to the spawning grounds.
As a result, all of the fisheries are directed to release any sockeye that are caught. “We are getting early reports of fish arriving at the spawning grounds in good condition,� said Jeff Grout, DFO regional resource manager. Sockeye run on a four-year cycle, so the fish now migrating are the offspring of the disastrous 2009 run, when just 1.6 million sockeye returned, prompting the appointment of the Cohen Inquiry. There had been high hopes that this would be the year that stock begins to rebuild. While DFO officials say there are now signs that will happen, they say
the return and the river conditions are still far from what they had hoped. The pink run has also been upgraded, from 14 million to an estimated 16 million fish, and that number is expected to climb further. Fishery officers have been sweeping the river for sockeye poachers. So far 10 boats and 66 nets have been seized with 29 investigations underway that are expected to lead to charges. Tom Hlavac, from DFO’s conservation and protection branch, said the majority of suspected poachers caught are First Nations, but added others are non-aboriginal.
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New school for allied arts
Kerrie-Ann Schoenit Hope Standard
A new school for theatre and allied arts opened its doors in Hope this week. The joint venture between Hope Performing Arts Community Theatre and Lori’s Piano Studio offers students the Music for Young Children program; dance classes for children, adults, youth and seniors; voice lessons; acting lessons; self protection courses; and a variety of workshops, group and private lessons. Currently registered students span in age from two to 85. “It’s a one-stop shop for the arts,” said co-owner and instructor Cheryl Lynne Lacey. “The goal is just to make it a real community place. We want children and youth to recognize the importance of being part of the community through participation in community events.”
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Lori Steberl (left) and Cheryl Lynne Lacey have opened Hope School for Community Theatre and Allied Arts.
Students are given a free membership to the community theatre group and will have the opportunity to participate in theatrical shows and presentations. Lacey hopes the school will help foster community spirit. Participation in the arts
not only increases literacy skills, but improves selfesteem through social networking, she added. Over the last year, the theatre group participated in numerous events including Concerts in the Park, Story Time in the Park, Run for Hospice,
and the Cariboo Wagon Road 150th anniversary celebration. They also presented the Christmas pantomime Beauty, the Baron and the Beast; Musical Monster Mash; and Fool’s Gold. Hope Performing Arts Community Theatre is currently looking to cast for its new production Broadway and Beyond, and will be introducing the Broadway Babies, children from the dance and music studio. Hope School for Community Theatre and Allied Arts is located on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Wallace Street. For more information, contact Lacey at 604206-7227, Lori Steberl at 604-869-6478, or email hopepact@gmail.com or lorispianostudio@gmail. com. Regular updates on program offerings can be found on the Hope Performing Arts Community Theatre Facebook page.
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FVRD eyes medical pot zoning rule Alina Konevski Black Press
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The Fraser Valley Regional District has confirmed that it will ban medical marijuana production on its rural residential land. But the regional district is still determining whether grow-ops will be permitted on industrial land, on agricultural land, or both. “We will not be allowing it in rural residential,” said chief administrative officer Paul Gipps. “We’re still debating with the electoral areas, but we’re looking at maybe in the agricultural land area. But preferably I think we’re going to end up with grows in areas where you’re allowed production, like industrial zones, as well.” The regional district does not yet have regulations pertaining specifically to medical marijuana grow-ops. The only ones that apply are the building and safety standards. Allowing pot grow-ops on FVRD agricultural land is still on the table. But the challenge is that FVRD contains a lot of agricultural land. Many private homes sit on land with farm class, which comes with tax exemptions. “If it’s an ALC (Agricultural Land Commission plot), do they (marijuana producers) get a tax exemption for farm
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The Fraser Valley Regional District is currently considering whether to allow medical marijuana grow operations in industrial and agricultural zones. The FVRD expects to sort out its policy by the end of the year.
land?” said Gipps. “Which wouldn’t be fair to all the other people that are farming to support their families.” For this reason, FVRD is leaning towards allowing medical marijuana production in industrial zones only. Although FVRD has no figures on how much of its land is used for marijuana production, Gipps says that
FVRD “inspectors have tripped across many.” FVRD expects to sort out its policy before the end of 2013. “We are wrestling with the topic right now. It’ll be going back to electoral area services committee probably by October, and we’ll get some firm direction from them at that time,” said Gipps.
The federal government announced in January that licences to grow marijuana in residential homes for private medical use will be phased out by April 2014. Instead, all medical marijuana in the country will be grown and distributed by large, highly regulated industrial operators.
Bargaining returns with school year Tom Fletcher Black Press
Negotiations with unions representing more than 25,000 school support staff are back on next week, with a strike mandate already in place for B.C.’s 60 school districts as the new school year gets underway. Education Minister Peter Fassbender said last Wednesday he is hopeful that a settlement with clerical staff, custodians, bus drivers and other support staff can be achieved without picket lines disrupting classes. Talks broke off in August and were set to resume for three days starting Sept. 4. The Canadian Union of Public Employees, representing most of the workers, says they haven’t had a raise in four years. The latest contract expired in June 2012 after a two-year wage freeze was imposed across the B.C. public service. Fassbender wouldn’t
comment directly on talks, except to say that school districts are working to set up “savings accounts” in their operations to fund wage increases within existing district budgets. The government’s “cooperative gains” mandate requires all raises to be funded by internal savings such as shared administrative functions. CUPE is seeking raises of two per cent per year. “Our members will take full-scale job action if the government doesn’t show a commitment to bargaining,” CUPE representative Colin Pawson said in a statement on the weekend, as the union prepared to start an advertising campaign to attract public support. Fassbender said funding for public education is at record levels despite falling enrolment. While some urban districts are growing, the edu-
cation ministry forecasts that there will be 526,000 full-time students this year, down 9,000 from the last school year. The total budget remains the same, $4.7 billion, of which about 80 per cent pays wages of teachers, support staff
and administrators. Soon after being appointed minister by Premier Christy Clark, Fassbender appointed a provincial negotiator to take over provincewide issues from the bargaining agent for school districts. Negotiator Peter
Cameron told union leaders in mid-August he would not return to talks until boards have savings plans in place. Fassbender said Wednesday that “a large majority are well underway, and many are in place” so talks can resume.
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ICBC seeks 4.9% rate hike
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cyclists on roads. ICBC cut 260 positions last year after an audit of its operations showed its management ranks had swelled by 41 per cent between 2007 and 2011. Blucher said ICBC’s administrative costs amount to five cents out of every premium dollar, with 86 cents going to claim payouts. Bodily injury claims, for pain and suffering, future care and loss of wages totalled $1.9 billion in 2012, up $165 million from the previous year and $400 million higher than five years previously.
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A recently concluded reorganization of federal electoral boundaries will see local Member of Parliament Mark Strahl running in the new Chilliwack-Hope riding in the next election. The readjusted riding will encompass only Chilliwack and Hope. Strahl’s current Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon riding includes the District of Kent, Harrison Hot Springs, Yale, Boston Bar, Lytton, Lillooet, Cache Creek, and Ash-
croft. These communities will be covered by the new Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon riding for the next federal election, anticipated for fall 2015. Pemberton will join the new West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country riding. Strahl welcomed the final report and maps released from the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for British Columbia. “Chilliwack—Hope
is entirely contained within my current riding of Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon,” said Strahl. “I was born and raised in Chilliwack, and my roots in both Chilliwack and Hope are very deep. I’m looking forward to running here in the next election.” The boundaries of Chilliwack-Hope keep the City of Chilliwack intact, after earlier proposals had split up the city. “It made sense to keep Chilliwack together, and
I’m glad they saw it that way in the end,” added Strahl. The government launched a review of federal electoral boundaries to better reflect population changes, so that each riding contains roughly the same number of people and takes into account the identities, histories and geographic sizes of individual communities. B.C. gains six new federal seats as a result of the review.
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B.C. has emerged from one of its sunnier summers in recent years with a below-average number of forest fires.
As of Sept. 1, the B.C. government’s wildfire management branch record 1,687 reported wildfires for the season, compared to an average year of nearly 2,000 fires. This
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of the province, after a sunny summer that saw several dry-weather records set. For the first time since records were kept, Vancouver airport recorded no rain for the entire month of July. The number of reported fires so far this year is slightly higher than the total for last year, but the total area burned in 2012 was nearly 10 times greater. The province spent $133 million on firefighting last year, a total that should be much lower when the bills are added up for 2013. Open burning remains banned for the Southeast Fire Centre region until as late as Sept. 20. Campfire bans were lifted Aug. 26 for the Kamloops and Coastal Fire Centre regions, and earlier in the month for the Northwest, Cariboo and Prince George regions as dry conditions were relieved. Despite public information campaigns and open burning restrictions, provincial statistics continue to show about 40 per cent of wildfires are human caused, with most of the rest sparked by lightning. The relatively quiet fire season allowed B.C. to send crews to help battle wildfires in Washington, Montana and Idaho during August.
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Dentist Offi ce Brigade Days kicks off Friday Opening Sept. 3, 2013 Dr. Michael Lee
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The 45th annual Hope Brigade Days returns to the Sixth Avenue fairgrounds this weekend. Celebrating the community’s early pioneer years, this family-friendly event will feature many new and returning attractions, including two RCMP Musical Ride performances, two-pitch ball tournament, kids carnival, parade, sheepdog trials, and motorsports events. This year, Hope Brigade Days will be providing special support to Envision Financial’s The Full Cupboard initiative by donating 50 cents from each ticket sold to The Full Cupboard and Hope Community Services. Additionally, festival-goers are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation to the event on Sept. 6 from 6-9 p.m. and Sep. 7 from 12-1 p.m. Launched earlier this year, The Full Cupboard was developed as a longterm community investment program at Envision Financial and aims to raise food, funds and awareness for food banks throughout the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Kitimat. Through this program, Envision Financial has committed
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to raising at least $1 million for local food banks over the next 10 years. More than $27,000 and 4,100 pounds of food has been raised and collected since the program’s inception in March 2013. “Envision Financial has strong roots in the community of Hope,” said Chad Lueck, branch manager at Envision Financial in Hope. “We’ve been a part of this com-
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Cycle of labour unrest must end As students and teachers return to the classroom this week, B.C. parents are once again left to wonder how long they will remain there as the ever-present possibility of labour unrest looms. The provincial teachers’ union and the B.C. Liberal government are no more closer to reaching a long-term contract then when the previous negotiated settlement expired in 2011. Of course, caught in the middle of this mess are students and their parents. Things between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government have been understandably frosty since then-Education Minister Christy Clark took away teachers’ right to effectively collectively bargain back in 2001 by including them under essential services legislation, along with police and firefighters. Class size and composition provisions were also stripped, something the B.C. Supreme Court ruled in 2011 was unconstitutional. Teachers are still waiting for compensation and will be back in court this fall. The result of these changes is that there’s really no motivation for the provincial government to bargain in good faith with teachers. Since teachers no longer have the right to strike, the government is free to go ahead and impose any contract it wants, whether teachers like it or not. The only thing the province has at stake is optics: They would prefer to not be seen as anti-teacher, if they can help it. Such was the case in 2006, when the B.C. Liberals wanted to buy labour peace for the 2010 Winter Olympics so badly it gave teachers a 16 per cent pay increase and a juicy $4,000 signing bonus. Not surprisingly, the BCTF’s class size and composition demands went out the window when offered the cash. But they can hardly be blamed for wanting to be fairly compensated for their work. The average starting salary for teachers is around $48,000, which might sound like a lot until you consider teachers have spent five to six years in university and likely another two or three working as a substitute teacher to even get to that point. According to the BCTF, B.C. teachers currently rank sixth in average salary compared to teachers in other provinces, while the provincial government ranks them fourth. But with no global sports event to focus the world’s attention on B.C., the province’s patience with teachers is waning. The B.C. Liberal government claims it simply can’t afford to pay what the teachers are asking for, given declining revenue projections and ballooning deficits. While Premier Christy Clark has talked publicly about a 10-year deal with teachers, no such offer has been brought to the bargaining table, suggesting she may already be considering another legislated settlement, which will no doubt spark another illegal strike by teachers. As the past 12 years have clearly demonstrated, the current contract negotiation process is flawed and it needs to be changed. If both sides are serious about creating a stable and successful public education system for our children, the only way to achieve it is through binding arbitration, with class size and composition on the table. If the province thinks the BCTF’s demands are so outlandish and unreasonable, they will have an opportunity to make their case. Teachers are worth every penny we pay them, and probably a fair few more, which is why the province is hesitant to go down that road. - Black Press
Back to school labour disputes B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher Another school year dawns in B.C., with the prospect of disruptive labour disputes. First up are 27,000 support staff, in a legal strike position. These are the teacher aides, custodians, bus drivers and crossing guards. Most are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, with a few Teamsters and other locals scattered around the 60 school districts. Public discussion about these disputes usually focuses on wage increases, which CUPE members in schools haven’t seen for four years. Their current deals expired more than a year ago, after they were sub-
ject to the same two-year wage freeze imposed on the rest of government. The B.C. government moved from the post-recession wage freeze to a system they call “co-operative gains,” where raises must be financed by savings in other areas of the operation. Only two provincial employee groups have yet to do this: school support staff and teachers. (Education Minister Peter Fassbender confirmed last week that teacher raises will be funded by extra transfers from the provincial treasury as they try to get a long-term deal. But that’s a topic for another day.) CUPE, the largest union in the country, has a sophisticated media campaign to generate public sympathy. We are repeatedly reminded not only that the last raise was 2009, but that the “average” pay is a mere $24,000 a year. If that number is ac-
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curate, it reflects a large number of part-timers. Let’s look at a few provisions CUPE doesn’t talk about, on behalf of those self-employed taxpayers who have no paid holidays, no employer pension or benefits and no paid overtime, but are expected to help pay all of the above to government workers. The 60 contracts have many variations, but core elements are the same. In the Central Okanagan school district, the starting CUPE wage rate is $17.37 an hour. The top rate is $26.59, or $28.78 for workers who qualify for a “trades adjustment.” All contracts have rigid seniority and “bumping” clauses to ensure that new employees absorb any reductions in working hours. From a taxpayer’s perspective, this leads to the maximum number of employees making the highest wages.
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Letters Traffic stop is an inconvenience Letter to the District of Hope: I read with interest your notice in The Hope Standard dated August 22, 2013. I have a few questions/ comments. Are the proposed solutions to the intersection, which were suggested by the certified traffic engineers, available for public perusal? If there is a problem with traffic exceeding the posted speed limit in this area, why has this not been patrolled and tickets issued by
the local RCMP? I believe we pay dearly for this service with our taxes. In the last 7+ years that I have lived in the Kawkawa Lake area, never once has the visibility eastbound been an issue for myself. And how does installing a four way stop rectify a visibility issue? If you can’t see, you can’t see, period, which indicates to me that more people will be missing the stop sign altogether. The subsequent
backup of traffic down to the campground is now causing a visibility issue, one which was not an issue before the stop signs were erected. I can probably count on two hands the number of times I have necessitated a stop for pedestrians using the crosswalk. I see there is still work being done on this intersection today and what is the cost of this work? Was it included in the proposed improvement costs? The stop signs have
already been installed. And lastly, with the significant raises we have been receiving on our property taxes, why are there not sufficient funds to install a pedestrian controlled intersection? We certainly haven’t been receiving any benefit in the way of paving of our severely rough roadways. As a matter of fact, when I moved here seven years ago, we were told that Lakeview Crescent would be repaved as soon as the last of the new hous-
ing developments were completed, and that has long since passed. I surely hope there’s a better solution to this so-called problem that exists than a fourway stop. In the last 20+ years that I have lived in this community, there has never been a need for this “inconvenience” at the corner of Kawkawa Lake Road and 7th Avenue, why now? Patricia Gledhill
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Annual event carries on Terry’s dream September is here, and in a few weeks, thousands of people will be taking to the streets (and in Hope’s case, the trails too) in the 33rd Terry Fox Run. Runs for the cancer research in Terry’s name are held all over the country. The Terry Fox Foundation raised $30 million last year in 750 communities, and 8,700 schools across Canada. Terry would be proud indeed. Terry’s father, Rolly Fox, wrote to me recently thanking me for my efforts here in Hope. I was truly touched to receive his letter in which he stated a quote from his son in 1979 while he was training.
“The first 20 years of my life I have been very self-oriented. I had no concern for anyone but myself. It took cancer to make me realize that being self-centred is not the way to live. The answer is to try and help others.” He wrote this in 1979, just before starting his run. On September 15, we all will have a chance to carry on with Terry’s dream and do our part in working towards a cure for this dreadful disease. If you cannot or do not want to run or walk the official distance, just go as far as you want to or can, or just drop by with a show of support and a donation. Remember
Friendly neighbours help build community In our current day world of multiculturalism, sometimes we forget that we are all people. We live in the same neighborhoods, shop in the same stores, eat in the same restaurants, attend the same functions and our kids play together in the school yards. Wouldn’t it be nice if we were just a little bit more friendly when we pass each other on the street? Whether you are walking, running, biking or just standing there with your dog, remember to say, ‘hi’ or ‘hello, how are you today.’ Community only comes together if we all hold hands and share each other’s lives. So perhaps it will brighten your day, or someone else’s, if you stop and share your kindness and smile. Sandra Steffan
Thankful for good samaritan I wish to acknowledge publicly, with thanks appreciation, an extremely honest neighbour in Hope. In August, this gentlemen retrieved and returned the valuable belongings of a Saskatoon visitor at our home. I regret that I neglected to ask the name of the good Samaritan. Thank you. Val Truax
there is no entry fee, no minimum pledge or donation and the event is non-competitive. Come out and join with the people who feel like we all do, and remember those we know who were
touched by cancer. Registration starts at 8 a.m., with the run/ walk actually starting 9 a.m. at the rec centre on Sixth Avenue. Eileen Shepherd, Volunteer and cancer survivor
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Canadian Cooperative Association, through which he provides guidance to credit unions in developing countries. He has also served on the Providence Health Care Board committee for St. Paul’s Hospital and is the past chair for the Langley Homeless Shelter taskforce.
A long-time Abbotsford resident, Delaney has been a member of the UFV board since January 2012. Previously, he was a member and then Chair of the UCFV Foundation. While serving on the foundation, he was part of the Friends of UCFV, a community group that lobbied successfully for university status for the former university-college.
UFV’s Board of Governors includes members appointed by government and elected faculty, staff, and students. The board governs the management, administration, and control of the property, revenue, and business of the university. Serving with Delaney are board members Stacey Irwin (first vice-chair), Randy Bartsch (second vice-chair), Angela R. Bennett, George Hemeon, John Pankratz, and Terry-Lynn Stone; elected UFV faculty and staff members Chris Bertram, Whitney Fordham, and Sean Parkinson; elected student members Nathan Abrahams and Theresa Coates; as well as UFV Chancellor Brian Minter and President and Vice-Chancellor Mark Evered.
Delaney is SVP of business development at First West, which oversees Envision Financial in the Fraser Valley, Valley First in the Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson valleys, and Enderby & District Financial. He holds an MBA from Queen’s University, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary. He is a retired commissioned officer in the Canadian Forces Reserves. He serves on the board of the
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School starts this month and the Hope Food Bank is in need of food items for School Children When considering what to donate please think of items that would be good in children’s lunches. Items such as Cheez Whiz, tuna, salmon, canned ham, jam, canned fruit are some of the items that work well in lunches.
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Food may be donated at 434 Wallace Street (closed on Fridays) Please make cheques out to Hope Community Services (food bank) and mail to Box 74, Hope, BC V0X 1L0
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Federal Liberal leader Justin Trudeau’s admission he smoked marijuana after becoming an MP – and the ensuing flurry of similar disclosures by other Canadian politicians – has a U.S. immigration lawyer shaking his head. “I couldn’t believe it when I saw him admit to it,” said Len Saunders. The Blaine, Wash. lawyer says Trudeau and any other admitted Canadian pot smokers – high profile or not – should expect to be refused entry to the U.S. “Justin Trudeau is inadmissable to the United States,” Saunders said. “He’s admitted to use of an illegal substance. If he’s elected prime minister he can’t come into the U.S. without a waiver.” Saunders warned earlier this year he was seeing large numbers of B.C. residents permanently denied entry to the U.S. after they admitted to past marijuana use when questioned by American border agents. Washington State’s vote in late 2012 to legalize, tax and sell marijuana has created confusion, leading some B.C. residents to believe pot is now a non-issue when heading south. In fact, Saunders said, the drug remains illegal under U.S. federal law and someone with no criminal record who
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B.C. residents can be permanently denied entry to the U.S. after admitting to past marijuana use when questioned by American border agents.
merely admits historic marijuana use can be barred from entry because it’s a crime of “moral turpitude.” Saunders said he hasn’t seen any new cases this summer of Canadians refused entry for admitting pot use. He said the pending changes in Washington State – stores selling marijuana are expected to open there within a year – may have left U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials unsure how to apply the law right now. But Saunders said he still believes it’s folly for any Canadian to publicly disclose their past pot use – either on camera as Trudeau did or via searchable social media posts or perhaps a blog. He noted U.S. border
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agents several years ago Googled a UBC psychology professor who was trying to cross the border and denied him entry when the web search showed he’d written a book on illegal substances in which he discussed experimenting with LSD in the 1960s. Facebook posts about marijuana or even photos on your mobile phone could be sources of trouble at the border, he said. “It’s the kiss of death if you want to enter the U.S.” Polls suggest Trudeau has not lost support among Canadian voters, most of whom back some form of pot decriminalization or legalization. Canadian politicians
who have subsequently disclosed their own past marijuana use include Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, the NDP and Liberal leaders opposing her and Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. In B.C., the list includes Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, Kamloops Conservative MP Kathy McLeod and former Maple Ridge Coun. Craig Speirs, who is leading Sensible BC’s petition campaign in that area to force a provincial referendum on marijuana reform. In 2012, Premier Christy Clark was questioned about marijuana use and said “there was a lot of that going on when I was in high school and I didn’t avoid it all together.”
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The Hope Ladies Annual Golf Tournament send a huge thank you to all our wonderful sponsors. Without your help our event would not be possible.
Hell’s Gate Airtram recognized for ongoing hospice support
Major Sponsors: Emil Anderson Construction (EAC) Inc. Finning (Canada) Jennifer Greggain (Chilliwack Golf Academy) Dr. Arthur Machner (Dentist)
Fraser Canyon Hospice Society formally recognized Hell’s Gate Airtram as a top supporter of the charity following an annual cheque presentation last Friday. “We know there are many worthy causes in Hope and we are honoured to be the company’s charity of choice,” said Ashleigh Erwin, hospice coordinator. For many years, Hell’s Gate Airtram had donated its monies raised from the Wishing Well on their property to different charities and organizations in the Fraser Canyon. The passing of general manager Barry McKinney in 1998 prompted the company to choose Fraser Canyon Hospice Society as its charity of choice. All monies were to be earmarked to cover the cable TV in the palliative care wing at Fraser Canyon Hospital in memory of Barry. Since that time, the Hell’s Gate staff have become more involved and have hosted different fundraising events, such as Legion bingo, corporate bowling, spin the wheel at the annual Pumpkin Drop, and bottle drives. Furthermore, Hell’s Gate has given inkind door prizes for Fraser Canyon Hospice Society events, offered staff to volunteer and used these opportunities to raise awareness and inspire other community agencies to support the cause of hospice palliative care. Since 2006 alone, Hell’s Gate has contributed more than $6,245 to the Society. Fraser Canyon Hospice Society prides itself on offering programs free of charge. This would not be possible without donations from the community and SUBMITTED PHOTO sponsors such as Hell’s Gate Airtram. To support the Fraser Canyon Hospice Society, visit Ashleigh Erwin (left), Fraser Canyon Hospice Society coordinator, presents Debbie McKinney www.frasercanyonhospice.org or call 604-860-7713. and the staff of Hell’s Gate Airtram with a letter recognizing the company as a top supporter.
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their fundraising has not yet been finalized. Hope Mountain Centre works through shared outdoor experiences to connect people with nature and was selected by Wolpert as the second recipient because
planes, this an easy retreat for local and for international travellers.” At Kw’o:kw’e:hala eco retreat B&B (pronounced Coquihalla) provides an interesting and unique destination within Hope and the surrounding Vancouver Coast and Mountains tourism community of British Columbia. Cabin rates start at $105 per night with a season that runs from May 1 to Oct. 1 annually. “With a philosophy of living
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of their commitment to engender responsible stewardship in our area. “Memory Image Reality” continues in the back room of the Hope Arts Gallery until Sept. 28.
lightly on the earth, getting-away At Kw’o:k’we:hala eco retreat B&B provides many ways to relax and refresh...nourish oneself from the large organic gardens, sooth oneself in the wood-fired hot tub and sauna, energize oneself with a cycle on the Kettle Valley rail trails or on local hiking trails,” said VandeVelde-Savola. My Retreat premiers today (Sept. 5) and will air regularly on Cottage Life TV on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
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Another year of celebration for our Hope citizens and many visitors. This year we are honoured to showcase the RCMP Musical Ride. Many hours of dedicated work go into the events that we bring you every year and this year is so exciting with the spotlight on the Sports Bowl, showing off our main attractions, from horses to Demo Derbies, Kids Entertainment and Theatre for everyone. This year's theme is all about history and fun! We will have Mike Starr of the Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada sharing some of our heritage on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 3 pm at the Hope Library. We encourage everyone to be a part of this year's 45th event, as a participant, spectator or volunteer. When you attend you are making History!! On behalf of the Hope Brigade Days Committee, I extend a huge thank you to all of our sponsors and community members. Only with your willingness to contribute is everything made possible. The volunteers have worked tirelessly to make this all happen. A big THANK YOU!! to each one. Enjoy the celebrations! september 6-8, 2013 See you there pardner!
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At Kw’o:kw’e:hala eco retreat B&B will be featured in a new TV series called My Retreat. “We were flattered our retreat B&B was chosen for the premier of this exciting new show,” said owner Sue VandeVelde-Savola. “This is a great way to celebrate our tenth year. Being eco-friendly has increased in popularity since our beginnings 10 years ago, and as we are located only two hours from Vancouver with no ferries or
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the work of Bowen Island artist Greta Smith and Hope artist Jenny Wolpert, with a special presentation of “Raven Strut” street banners to two local organizations. The banners were designated for the Hope Arts Gallery and Hope Mountain Centre as part of the contract between AdvantageHOPE and the designer. Diane Ferguson, administrator of the Hope and District Arts Council, accepted one banner which will be live auctioned at the upcoming Owl Street Mingle in October. Funds from the auction of the banner will support the Hope Arts Gallery which strives to maintain an accessible and interesting variety of art for all visitors,
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Hope Al-Anon Group: Al-Anon supports friends and families of problem drinkers. Monday, Sept. 9 8 p.m. Fraser Canyon Hospital meeting room 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-7078 obfuskat@telus.net Auxiliary Monthly General Meeting: The auxiliary to the Fraser Canyon Hospital/Fraser Hope Lodge raises funds for the hospital and lodge and has several events throughout the year. They also have two gift shops, one in the hospital and the other in the lodge, with beautiful handmade afghans, baby layettes, sweaters, jewelry and cards at reasonable prices. With the money raised, they are able to continue to purchase large items needed for patient’s comfort and care. New members are welcome to join the volunteer group. Monday, Sept. 9 1 p.m. Fraser Canyon Hospital conference room 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-3517 johnbirc@telus.net
TUESDAY Senior Keep Fit: 55+ keep fit to music, total body workout using
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chairs, bands, weights. We welcome new participants. This is a fun group. Tuesday, Sept. 10 9 a.m. Golden Ager’s Hall 560 Douglas St. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com InspireHealth ONLINE: InspireHealth ONLINE is an integrative cancer care program that can be accessed from anywhere in B.C., including your home or office. Through this program you will have access to our health care practitioners and learn powerful ways to alleviate symptoms of treatment, reduce the likelihood of recurrence, and optimize your body’s healing potential. In addition to MSP-covered appointments with our physicians or nurse practitioners, the following services are included in the $225 program fee for one full year: The Online Fireside Chat, an introduction to InspireHealth and integrative cancer care; four live interactive group webinars: Foundations of Healing, Healthy Communication & Support Groups, Nutrition: Inspiring Food Transformations, Physical Activity: Inspired to Move; appointments by phone or video
call with a nutritionist, a clinical counsellor, and a cancer exercise specialist; online cooking and exercise videosw online meditation classes; webbased personal support network tool; and 100page Integrative Cancer Care Guide. Tuesday, Sept. 10 2 p.m. 1-888-734-7125 online@inspirehealth.ca Hope Community Choir: Community choir is a adult secular choir that sings for the sheer joy and fun of singing. We sing Pop, Gospel, Folk, something for everyone. Come and join us! Tuesday, Sept. 17 7 p.m. Hope United Church 590 3rd Ave. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com
THURSDAY Seniors Coffee and Conversation: Drop in and join us for a cup of coffee - you’ll enjoy some interesting and lively conversation! No membership required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hope Library. Thursday, Sept. 12 10:30 a.m. Hope Library 1005 6th Ave. 604-869-2369 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca Helping Hands Care-
giver Support Group: Open to anyone in the community providing unpaid care to a spouse, family member or friend. Thursday, Sept. 5 1:30 p.m. Fraser Canyon Hospital (Room 120). 1275 7th Ave. 604-860-7713 info@frasercanyonhospice. org Creating Treasures: Enjoy a fantastic breakfast with friendly women while being entertained. Dave Spafford will show you his unique birdhouses, listen to music by Agassiz harpist Natalie Tebrinke, and hear Abbotsford sing/ songwriter Mary DeHart speak about “Blue Grass Mountain Forgiveness.” Thursday, Sept. 12 9:15 a.m. Kimchi Restaurant 821A - 6th Ave. 604-869-8420 hopecwc@hotmail.com
FRIDAY Hope Brigade Days Free Shuttle Service: Park & ride on us. Free shuttle bus to and from the Hope Curling Rink to the Brigade Days fairground entrance on Kawkawa Lake Road. The shuttle runs every 15 minutes or when the bus is full. Sponsored by Envision
Financial. Friday, Sept. 6 8-10 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 7 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 604-869-3396 info@caretransit.org
SATURDAY Free Winter Swap: Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning and University of the Fraser Valley Hope Centre are pleased to bring you a Community Winter Swap. The swap includes winter clothes, winter sports equipment (with the exception of skiis), children’s books, and family board games. Participants receive points for items they bring in to trade. For example, bring in outgrown ice skates, get a winter coat. Bring in books and outgrown clothes and trade for ones in your children’s current size. No money will change hands. If you do not have items to trade with, you can pick up items from your neighbors or thrift stores to bring in. Registration will take place Oct. 4 from 7-9 p.m. Doors for the swap will open at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, and run from 10 a.m.-noon. Coquihalla School 455 6th Ave. 604-869-9991 michelle.vandepol@ufv.ca
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CHRIST CHURCH CONSECRATED 1861
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Sports Local medal haul at the BC Senior Games
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Golfers and card players led the medal haul for Hopebased participants at the BC Senior Games, August 20 to 24 in Kamloops. Robert Sirianni and Jim Toy brought back low-gross golds and Bob Melnik added a silver in the golfing event. In the whist competition, Lou Granger teamed up with Carol Pringle for gold and silver, with Louise Marlatt and Cultus Lake’s Marie Shaw earning a bronze. Ben Taylor scored a silver in men’s recreational badminton doubles. Toy has golfed in Hope since 1964 but only got into the BC Senior Games in 2009 and he has had good success. At age 79, Toy’s handicap hovers at around 14 over par. He doesn’t recall his scores on the two rounds of 18 at Kamloops but he finished with the low gross in his age 75 to 79 flight. “It was in the upper 80s,” said Toy on Tuesday. “Not a golden performance — but everyone else was golfing poorly, too.” Toy says he feels the effects of aging but still likes to set goals for himself, to stay motivated. “Shooting your age” is a target that Toy keeps in-mind when he’s out on the course. “I shot my age when I was 76 — and if I practice, I might shoot my age next year,” he said. “But to me, the essence of the games is to get the old couch potatoes out and doing something! “Next year, I move into the 80-plus group, so I’ll be leaving players like Bob behind,” added Toy. Toy, Melnik, Sirianni, Kats Sunada and Ron Stockton qualified in the Zone 3 playdowns at Chilliwack’s Meadowlands course in May. For Melnik, it was a return after a few missed years. “The first time I went was in 1998 at Port Alberni,” said Melnik. “I’d say I’ve been to the games probably seven or eight times and medaled five times. “I golfed well at Kamloops — but didn’t score well,” said Melnik with a grin. He scored the second low-net, after calculating his 18 handicap. That should have given him a silver but he was mistakenly given a bronze. For the photo here, Toy loaned a silver medal that he’d won in Richmond in 2009 (if you look closely, you may notice that detail.) Toy and Melnik spoke highly of Sirianni’s performance, playing rounds of 18 at the River Shores and Sun Rivers links. “He had a 76 on his first day,” recalled Toy, “and a 79 on the second. I knew he was going to get gold — and I think he knew it, too.” Sirianni was out of town on Tuesday and unavailable for comment. No Yale or Boston Bar-based participants are listed in the results at 2013kamloopsbcseniorsgames.org. Other Hope-based participants include: Trisha and Dale Kjemhus in Dragon Boating, Lee and Debbie Pettit in equestrian mountain trail riding, and Laurie French and Shirley Sullivan in whist. Muriel McMullan was slated to take part in equestrian events but had to withdraw. Zone 3 is a perennial favourite at the games and it topped the medal count again, with 168 gold, 139 silver and 96 bronze. Their 403 medals bested the South Central hosts’ 330 medals. If you’d like to take part in the 2014 games, they’ll be conveniently located in Langley, running from Sept. 9-13. Check the website at bcseniorsgames.org and look for the quick links on the home page, to guide you in the registration process.
BARRY STEWART / THE STANDARD
Bob Melnik and Jim Toy brought back two of Hope’s eight medals, won at the BC Senior Games in Kamloops last month.
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The Weekend Maintenance Supervisor provides leadership, direction and supervision to the weekend crew to obtain proper operating efficiencies and achieve quality and machine safety standards. The Maintenance Supervisor is a key member of the Maintenance team to meet plant objectives of continual improvement in reliability, productivity and technology to achieve top decile performance within the lumber manufacturing group. QUALIFICATIONS:
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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE The District of Hope is situated at the east end of the beautiful Fraser Valley at the confluence of the Fraser and Coquihalla Rivers in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Within and surrounding the District, one finds an incredible range of social, cultural, artistic and recreational activities that appeal to those of all ages and interests. The District of Hope is seeking a motivated individual for the position of Director of Finance. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will be a member of the senior management team and responsible for the overall financial management of the municipality. Related duties include: budgeting, preparation of financial reports, managing investments, insurance and claims, cash flow management, tax and utility rate setting and collection, internal control maintenance and overseeing department staff. The successful candidate will have a proven record of leadership in a similar position and excellent communication abilities; a teamwork approach coupled with a desire to strengthen the financial position of this unique community. You are able to oversee staff, impart vision, provide and manage change, all with positive outcomes. The successful candidate should have a recognized professional accounting designation, a minimum of five years experience in the local government sector and a good working knowledge of relevant local government legislation. Familiarity with the MAIS municipal accounting system will be an asset. Please forward your resume, in confidence no later than 4:00 p.m. September 30, 2013 to the attention of: Donna Bellingham, Director of Corporate Services (email: dbellingham@hope.ca) 325 Wallace Street, P.O. Box 609 Hope, B.C. V0X IL0 Phone: 604-869-5671 Facsimile: 604-869-2275 Website: www.hope.ca All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER required for Canyon Alpine Motel in Boston Bar. $14.14/hr, full-time, morning &/or evening shifts. Fax resume & references to (604)867-8816 or email: canyonalpinemotel@hotmail.com
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284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION LLOYD’S UTILITIES, gas, oil & propane furnaces, class A gas fitter. (604)869-1111 or (604)869-1111
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Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immediately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS Eastcan Roofing & Siding •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad .
GLEN TRAUN LANDSCAPING, Commercial & Residential yard maintenance. Call 604-869-2767
BENEFIT PACKAGE! Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250
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PHILLIPS TREE SERVICES, Removals, Toppings. Free estimates & Fully Insured. Call 604-869-9990
BLUE’S PLUMBING, got the plumbing blues? Call (604)750-0159
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
CANYON CARPETS, 549 Wallace St., Hope. For all your floor covering needs! Call 604-869-2727
RUBBISH REMOVAL
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
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KENLIN ELECTRIC, residential, rural, commercial, new construction, reno’s. Call (604)860-8605
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PRECISION EXTERIORS, roofing, siding, windows, doors and more. WCB insured. Call (604)750-8025
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BARCLAY FLETCHER CONTRACTING, complete home reno’s, additions & more. (604)869-1686
EXPERIENCED excavator operator & crusherman required for sand & gravel operation located in Harrison Mills. P/T position. Call Grant @604-308-9515.
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ALLSYS COMPUTERS, new computer sales & service. 604-8693456 or info@allsyscomputers.com
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HOPE 2 vacant pads for rent in senior’s community. Gordon 604-240-3464
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GARAGE SALES
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GARAGE SALES
New Modular home on 1/2 Acre Lot. $129,900 Home + $125,000 Lot - or rent lot for $650/mo. Call Chuck 604-830-1960.
Make Hope A&W a part of your Garage Sale Day!!
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WINDOWS
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FRASER CANYON GLASS, for all your glass repairs, windshields domestic & imports. (604)869-9514
PETS 477
PETS
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CAIRN TERRIER. Male, In training. Ready to go. Shots, dewormed. $800. 604-807-5204. CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Show & working lines. Vet checked, 1st shot, dewormed, micro chip, C.K.C. $1200-$1500. 604-710-9333
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LASSIE DOODLE PUPPIES (Collie x Poodle)Born Father’s Day (June 16). Mom is a PB small (45 lbs.) Rough Collie and Dad is a PB small (50 lbs) Standard Poodle. Puppies are black with varying amounts of white on paws and chest and some are blue merle. Both males and females available. We have bred this litter special to create the perfect family companion (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, always willing to please, happy indoors and outdoors, good with children and animals, low to no shed). We are a 4H (agility, obedience, showmanship) family and our dogs are a part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time and commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support and guidance for life. Pups will have first shots and deworming. Black males are $850, females and blue merles are $950. 604-820-4827
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 523
UNDER $100
FRAME MOUNT CAMPER TIE DOWNS, for ‘03 and up Dodge p/u, $75. Call (604)860-4335
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5th WHEEL HITCH, 16000 lb Hijacker, complete w/ rails. $125. Call (604)860-4335
P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $1000 604-308-5665 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 ROTTWEILER 4.5 year old intact male, very large, $1500. Call 604-309-8545.
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ADVANCE Lockable 5th wheel tailgate, 1 yr old, fits a 99-06 GM or Chev P/U, $175 Call (604)860-4335 IKEA BED FRAME, double size, $125 obo. Call (604)869-7010
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? 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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New SRI *1404 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $62,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
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HOPE 21366 Lakeview Crescent - Shared Accommodation (4 bedroom downstairs of 2 level home). 3 rooms available for rent (either block $700 or $300 for individual bedrooms) in the basement suite. Common area, bathroom, laundry & kitchen (with limited facilities). Separate entrance. N/S, N/P, refs req. Call (604)999-9894 or email ksteblin@gmail.com for info.
TRANSPORTATION YALE, REDUCED 349K- 3+ acres, 2 houses, 600 ft Fraser River frt. 2 hrs from Vanc. Dan (604)860-3454
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CARS - DOMESTIC
1994 Ford Mustang, automatic, new fuel pump & alternator, minor repairs needed. $1500 604-796-2341
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1998 GRAND MARQUIS, very well maintained, clean, N/S, no animals. $1300. obo. Call (604)869-5457 2004 CHEV MALIBU, 165,000 km, 3.5 L, V6. $5,500 obo. Call (604)869-7010
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10 ft. Camper - Fridge, oven, furnace, elect. water pump, porta potty $800.00 OBO 604-796-8832
APARTMENT/CONDO
HOPE, 1 bdrm apt in newer building in downtown. W/D, A/C, secure, priv. balcony, covered parking, N/S, no party, suit. for mature or seniors. Call 604-855-9940 HOPE
3 bedroom townhouse, 5 appl., soundproof, radiant heat, blinds, fenced yard, patio, 658 Coquihalla St., sunny side of town, N/S, no dogs, D/D Ref’s req. Avail now.
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1987 VW Westfalia camper van, 254,539 miles, some body rust and canvas patching, $9500 obo. Call (604)869-5073
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HOPE AUTO BODY, complete collision repair & restoration. www.hopeautobody.ca Call (604)869-5244
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ALTO CONN SAX $495. Tenor Sax $495. 604-859-5925
WHATCOM COUNTY Berry Farm North of Lynden, family owned 80+ yrs. 19.2 acres. 8 acres newer Meeker Raspberries in production, 9 acres open for replanting. Halverstick Road. Most fertile & proven soil in County w/ample water rights. 3 bdrm house, garage, large shop & barn. $775,000, negotiable. Call for details or tour (360)305-2060. Email: ondeckt@hotmail.com
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MISC. FOR SALE
AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.
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HOMES FOR RENT
HOPE, 2 bdrm house, $700 includes electricity cost. Call 1 (604)525-1883
1175-4th Ave • 604-860-4446
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
MISC. FOR RENT
The Scrapper
HOPE, 1 car garage for rent, $130 / month. Available immediately. Call 604-869-6599
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS Agassiz, 2 bdrm mobile home, 10 miles E at Ruby Creek. F/p, $650/m +util. avail now. Rolf (604)823-4710 HOPE 2 bedroom mobile homes for sale in seniors community. Call Gordon 604-240-3464
DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-961-7022
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
TRUCKS & VANS
1998 TOYOTA TERCEL 4 dr, auto, runs good. ST#452. $2,900. 2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg auto, a/c, fully loaded, long wheel base. ST#437. $4,900. 2006 SUZUKI SWIFT 4 dr, auto, hatchback. ST#606. Only this week! $4,900. 2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. Only this week! $5,500. 2006 PONTIAC WAVE 4dr auto, sedan, low kms fully loaded Aircared. ST#353. $5,888. 2007 FORD FUSION 4 dr, auto, power windows/locks, a/c. ST#350. Only this week $5,900. 2003 FORD ESCAPE 4dr, 4X4 auto. ST#377. Only this week $5,900. 2006 CHEV IMPALA Auto, 4 dr sedan, runs good, Aircared, ST#386. $5,900. 2005 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr, auto, sunroof, Aircared. ST#427. Only this week! $5,900 2008 CHEV COBALT. 2 dr, 5 spd, runs good. ST#445. $5,900. 2007 FORD FUSION 4 dr, auto, loaded. ST#250. $5,995. 2006 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#387. Only this week! $6,500. 2004 GMC ENVOY 4 dr, auto, 4 X 4, 7 pass, Aircared. ST#413. Only this week $6,900. 2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, runs good. ST#364. $6,900. 2007 CHEV COBALT 4 dr, auto, low kms. ST#367. Only this week! $6,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. ST#383 $7,500. 2008 KIA SPECTRA 4 dr auto hatch back, fully loaded ST#352. $7,777. 2007 JEEP COMPASS 4 dr auto, 4 X 4, Aircared, loaded ST#336. $8,900. 2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, hatch back, sunroof, auto. ST#366. Only this week! $9,900 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, very low kms, 82K only. ST#393. This week only! $10,500. 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr, auto, sedan, a/c, pwr locks, low kms. ST#397. $10,900. 2008 HYUNDAI TUCSON 4 dr auto, fully loaded. ST#404. Only this week $11,500. 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON 4 dr, auto. Only this week! $11,900. 2008 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, runs good. Only this week! $11,900. 2008 FORD ESCAPE, auto, fully loaded, low kms. ST#425. $11,900. 2009 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto. 5 passenger. ST#418. Only this week! $11,900. 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#395 $13,900. 2006 FORD F350. Quad cab 4 X 4, auto, long box, diesel. ST#13. $14,900. 2007 GMC ACADIA 4 dr, 8 passenger, all wheel drive, runs good. ST#319. $14,900 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. Only this week! $15,900. 2009 JETTA TDi 4 dr, auto, leather, fully loaded. ST#402. Only this week. $17,900.
TRUCKS
SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM
WEEKLY SPECIALS SEPTEMBER 7-13, 2013 Hub/Spindle Assys - Car............................ $15.95 FWD Axles - 447-1 ...................................... $19.95 Wiper Motors .............................................. $14.95 Window Motors .......................................... $14.95 Cylinder Heads - Alum ............................... $34.95 All Bucket Seats - Manual ....................... $19.95 All Bench Seats .......................................... $24.95 Any Plain Steel Wheel ................................ $7.95 Hoods ............................................................ $44.95 Fenders ......................................................... $25.95 Car Doors...................................................... $39.95 Trk/Van/SUV Doors ..................................... $49.95
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TRUCKS & VANS
1994 GMC 3/4 ton, 4x4, C.C., L.B., N.P., $3500 obo. Call Ron 604-8692746
2001 DODGE RAM 2500 Diesel 4x4, automatic, 270K. Dealer Certified. New Tires. New Paint. $11,900/obo Call 604-836-5931
2004 HUMMER H2, 4 dr, auto, 4 X 4, ST#384. Only this week, $13,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, long box, runs good ST#309 $14,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K ST#17. $15,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160K. ST#310. $15,900 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4 x 4, auto, short box only, 162K. ST#826. $15,900. 2008 2007 FORD F150 XLT super crew, 4 X 4, auto, fully loaded. ST#348. $15,900. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $18,900. 2009 FORD F150 Crew cab, fully loaded $17,900.
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KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS
HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park. Cabin, Mobile homes, and R/V pads for monthly rentals, cable included. Call (604)869-1203
Place your garage sale ad here. Call 604-869-2421
MARINE
43645 Industrial Way, Chilliwack
9/13h BCT5
2008 DODGE RAM 3500 Diesel, auto, longbox 4x4. Dealer cert’d & inspected. New ball joints, new mag wheels & tires. Fully Loaded Sunroof. $22,900. 604-836-5931
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BOATS
12 foot aluminum boat for sale. Call 604-869-9136
A16 Hope Standard Thursday, September 5, 2013
HOME & BUSINESS
AUTOMOTIVE
AUTOMOTIVE
COMPUTERS
Windshield replacements Rock chip repairs All private insurance co. Certified Automotive Glass Technician 35 yrs exp.
Computer Sales & Service
FRASER CANYON GLASS LTD.
Hope Auto Body Ltd.
• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility - all insurance company estimates written here
966 6th Avenue, 604 •869 •5244 www.hopeautobody.ca
CONSTRUCTION COOLING & HEATING
Precision Exteriors • Roofing • Siding • Windows • Doors & more
WCB Insured. Contact Jeremy for a FREE ESTIMATE
604-750-8025
“Protecting your inside from the outside”
PLUMBING
DAVE’S
PLUMBING 20 Years Experience
Licensed Plumber • GAS FITTER • INSURED
For all your plumbing needs
Home
604-200-6413
Cell
604-869-4566
Serving Hope & Area
REFRIGERATION, HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING
COMMERCIAL, AGRICULTURE, RESIDENTIAL CASEY NEELS
604-819-0875
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PLUMBING
Got the plumbing blues?
BLUE’S PLUMBING Hope & Area
BONDED, TICKETED & INSURED
604.750.0159
Full Service Glass Shop
604-869-3456 1-877-7ALLSYS
285B Wallace Street info@allsyscomputers.com
DOMESTIC & IMPORTS
CONSTRUCTION
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604-869-9514 • 531 Corbett St.
Cell: 604.869.1686 Fax: 604.869.7605
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LANDSCAPING
ELECTRICAL
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LANDSCAPING • Residential • Rural • Commercial • New Construction • Renovations
Scott Gilbert 604-860-8605 Bonded/Insured Hope, B.C. 94574
PLUMBING & HEATING • Gas, Oil & Propane Furnaces • Water Heaters • Class A Gas Fitter
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LLOYD’S UTILITIES
604-869-1111 604-869-6544
FLOORING
CANYON CARPETS
• Cloverdale Paint Dealer • Blinds • Carpet & Vinyl • Ceramic Tile • Hardwood • Laminates • Free Estimates • Expert Installation
• Commercial & Residential Yard Maintenance • Hydro Seeding • Brush Chipping
PIANO STUDIO
Sara's
PIANO STUDIO Accepting students ages 5 & up Certified teacher Performers ARCT FOR RATES & STUDIO TIMES CALL SARA
Servicing Hope & Area since 1979
CARPETS
604-869-2767 TREE SERVICE
FLOORING TILE BLINDS PAINT
549 Wallace St• 604.869.2727
604-819-8155
or email saramichelleleach@gmail.com
UPHOLSTERY
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