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Rhylln Heitsman, a Grade 7 student at Silver Creek Elementary, passes a bag of clothes to Eric Hammer of Trans-Continental Textile Recycling Ltd., who was in town on Wednesday morning to pick up the donated items from a school district-wide clothing drive.

Clothing drive benefits local schools Kerrie-Ann Schoenit Hope Standard

A local parent has spearheaded a fundraiser that is having a positive impact locally and abroad. For the past month, Anna Gladue has been working with schools throughout the FraserCascade school district to collect bags of clothing, towels, linens, shoes and textiles. All the items will be turned into rags or if usable packed into containers and shipped to Third World countries with the help of Trans-Continen-

tal Textile Recyand looking at the cling Ltd. in Surbig picture. The “...we’re recycling rey. money itself is “Most fundrais- and teaching the kids then used locally ers rely on parents in the schools. It’s to be giving out about worldwide uses a great fundraiser money. This paron so many levand looking at the ticular fundraiser els.” big picture.” is different in that The donations there’s no socioin Hope were Anna Gladue economic barripicked up on ers,” said Gladue. Wednesday morn“In addition to ing by the textile that, we’re recycling and teach- company, filling a five-ton truck. ing the kids about worldwide uses Just under 700 bags of clothing,

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weighing about 15 pounds each, were collected from the local schools, with Boston Bar Elementary Secondary School generating the most at 191 bags. Each school will be paid by the pound for their collection, with all funds going towards school initiatives. Gladue said they’ll receive on average $3.50 per bag of clothing. The donations from schools in Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs are being collected today (Thursday).

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Pouring rain didn’t stop the Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley riders on Sunday, who made a roundtrip from Hope to Boston Bar. The cyclists started their day with breakfast at Rolly’s Restaurant, followed by lunch at Boston Bar Elementary Secondary School and visits to Hell’s Gate Airtram, Elvis Rocks the Canyon Cafe, and Barry’s Trading Post in Yale. The annual tour, made up of 22 riders and 25 support crew, raises funds for pediatric cancer programs and research.

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The annual Hell’s Gate Airtram Pumpkin Drop will take place on Oct. 14, marking the attraction’s end of season.

Hell’s Gate Airtram is hosting its sixth annual Pumpkin Drop on Oct. 14. Drop a pumpkin from 500 feet, hit the target and win a chance to spin a big prize wheel. Anyone who brings a carved pumpkin rides the tram for free. Last year, more than 600 tossers enjoyed the end of season event. “We say ‘carved’ as we want to create an

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event where everyone will get together the night before and spend time with friends and family,” said Debbie McKinney, with corporate relations at Hell’s Gate Airtram. “Not only is it fun being in the tram and throwing winter’s most famous squash down to the target below, but standing on the other side of the river hearing the smashing noises echo off the canyon walls is just as entertaining.” Last year, The Travel Channel was on location at the attraction filming for its new episode of “Halloween’s Craziest,” which is set to premier on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. The last day of the season also features sales and specials at Simon’s Café, Gold Panner Gift Shop and Fudge Factory. The further along the day goes, the more the prices drop. The Pumpkin Drop runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Videos from past events can be found on YouTube. For more information about Hell’s Gate Airtram, visit www.hellsgateairtram. com

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Nadine Schneider (left) and Megan Walmsley from the Tillicum Centre were joined by Fraser Canyon Hospice Society coordinator Ashleigh Erwin (right) for the presentation of $1,200 worth in items from Envision Financial branch manager Chad Lueck (middle) on Monday. The donated items were purchased through an employee reward program at the credit union. Tillicum received a first aid kit, office phones, vacuum, paring knives and digital weather station. Gift cards to Fraser Canyon Hospice Society will be used to purchase a much-needed stereo system for the use of the vigil and relaxation programs, equipment and resources for the Society’s volunteer and community training and education opportunities, a foot stool for the new reflexology program, resources for the hospice library, and patient/family comfort and personal care supplies.

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A new dance studio is now offering an intensive training program in Hope. No Limits Dance Studio on Third Avenue provides structured classes in hip hop, jazz, tap, ballet, and acro dance (dance mixed with gymnastics). There’s also a master class led by Lisa Ho, an adjudicator for B.C. dance competitions, and other guest professional teachers from the Royal Academy of Dance, Washington and California. “We’re a small town but we can still have a big dance program,” said owner/director Carla McLean-Bayes, who is also a registered psychiatric nurse and member of the Canada Dance Teachers Association. “The studio program is offered for a serious dancer that wants to dance eventually in competitions or perhaps go for a dance degree in the future.” McLean-Bayes recently moved back to Hope after being pulled away from the area due to her husband’s military career. Dance has always been a part of her life and identity. Starting dance at the age of four, McLeanBayes studied under masters dance choreographers from across the country and the U.S. She

was mentored by Karasek School of Dance where her teacher studied every summer in New York and brought home Broadway dance choreography. This influence led McLeanBayes to choose disciplines in tap, jazz and stage. Training in Vancouver at Harbour Dance Center, she continued to study the discipline and follow her heart in hiphop, funk, lyrical and ballet. She also trained in the U.S. doing master classes from Al Gilbert and the Dupree Dance Association. McLean-Bayes hopes that she can share her passion for dance with local performers. She currently has a company group and intensive training group at her studio, where dancers train anywhere from two to four times a week for about an hour-and-ahalf each day. No Limits Dance Studio also offers some adult and beginner classes. “I find that the dance art itself can teach children many things, not just dance steps and choreography,” she said. “It teaches them determination, discipline and dedication. It teaches them not only about self-confidence and self-esteem, but also about finding out who they are. This is a stepping stone, whether they become a professional dancer or not.”

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Fraser Canyon Hospice Society held its 9th annual CAMP SKYLARK on Sept. 13, 14 & 15. Again, this camp for children who have suffered a loss was a meaningful experience for all. Hospice is so grateful for the support of the following: Hope Community Choir Fraternal Order of Eagles #2690 District of Hope Grant in Aid Hope Foresters Holding Society Fraser Valley Regional District Judy Miller, Lorraine Gerard Tom Harris Cellular “Sponsor a Child” program: Beta Sigma Phi, Regan Greenard, Sincerest thanks to the following who gave goods, time and their expertise: Envision Financial BC Govt. Liquor Store (Hope) Erica Press Destination Hope & Beyond Kent Peterson Design Kelly Pearce Darcy Pelletier Nikki Lamarre – Trails Crossing Friendship Centre Dr. A. Machner Shanon Fischer – Pixel Mtn. Studio Robert Fresco – Real Hope Pictures Pauline Brion Hope Sicle Ish da Fish Hope Stationery Camp Squeah Special thank you to the marvellous volunteers, and to our Camp Director, Kim Campbell, congratulations on a great job!

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School boards knew of CUPE costs, education minister says Tom Fletcher Black Press

Education Minister Peter Fassbender says boards protesting the cost of a 3.5 per cent raise for school support should have known it was coming, but some opted to wait and hope for an NDP government to take over. Fassbender said in an interview that school trustees have been working with the education ministry for months on “savings plans.” They knew the B.C. Liberal government would not increase budgets to cover a raise for workers who haven’t seen one in four years, and have been without a contract for more than a year. “I think there was some hope

on the part of some [trustees] that we would, with our backs to the wall perhaps, come up with additional dollars,” Fasssbender said. “And the other reality, quite honestly, was that up until May 14 there was some anticipation that there was going to be a change of government.” Trustees around the province are grappling with added costs for contracts with 69 union locals representing education assistants, bus drivers, custodians and crossing guards. Mostly members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, support staff workers are currently voting on a two-year tentative agreement that is already more than halfway to expiring

next June. Union locals and boards of education must all vote to ratify the agreement by December for it to take effect. It includes a one per cent raise retroactive to July 1, another two per cent starting Feb. 1 and 0.5 per cent in May 2014. Districts calculate costs from the deal to be more than $2 million in Vancouver, $700,000 in Chilliwack and proportional amounts in other districts, most of which have already cut services due to declining enrolment. Fassbender said the support staff settlement meets the government’s “cooperative gains” mandate imposed on all public service unions, because CUPE chose to accept a smaller raise

and protect its ability to bank sick days. The ministry’s new chief negotiator, Peter Cameron, offered CUPE two per cent raises in each year, as other government workers have received, but the tradeoff was to give up accumulating unused sick days. School support staff and teachers are the last provincial government unions to accept a “cooperative gains” contract. Fassbender and Premier Christy Clark have offered to fund raises for teachers, if they will agree to a long-term settlement. Fassbender said the expired support staff contracts had to be dealt with first, and new negotiations with CUPE will have to begin soon.

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bullying, an analysis of recent youth suicides in B.C. has found that bullying was a factor in only one in four cases. The B.C. Coroners Service released the report of a death

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to identify teens at risk of suicide, and followup after suicides to determine drug use, sexual orientation and other possible risk factors. More than 60 per cent of young people studied had previous or current contact with the mental health system, the largest common factor. But 27 per cent of the cases were teens who took their lives without any previous warning signs identified by family, school or people in the community. Almost half of the teens in the study were 17 and 18, and two out of three successful suicides were boys. Of the 91 cases, 18 were aboriginal, a rate about twice as high as the general population. Michael Egilson, who chaired the B.C. Coroners Service Child Death Review Panel, said the next step is to meet with young people to get their input into how best to reach vulnerable teens before they harm themselves.

NDP children and family development critic Carole James said more awareness and study of the problem is helpful, but the recommendations have been made in other studies by coroners and Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, B.C.’s independent children’s advocate. James said parents often describe a “revolving door” where teens with mental illness go to emergency, get medication and are told to return to the hospital or call police if they have another crisis. Meanwhile they go on a waiting list for counselling or residential treatment, which can take several months. James said when she questioned Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux in budget debates this summer, she was told there are no more resources in the current budget to expand youth mental health services.

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B.C. police chiefs are urging the provincial government to give their officers more power to haul gangsters out of bars and restaurants. That’s one of the suggestions received so far by the government’s liquor policy review, which is expected to lead to significant reforms. “The province has been dealing with a wave of gang violence with many shootings occurring in and around licensed premises,” Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich said in a submission to the review. Rich, who chairs the legislative committee of the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police, called for province-wide police power to unilaterally remove anyone they decide poses a risk to the public in a licensed establishment. He said police already work with establishments through the Barwatch program to remove gang members, but owners or staff can be intimidated by gangsters. “It’s the licensed premises that primarily has the authority to have people leave its premises if it’s con-

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B.C.’s liquor policy review is receiving suggestions on everything from the rules for revived Happy Hours to whether police should have more power to remove gangsters from bars.

cerned, but that’s difficult with gang members,” Rich said. The police chiefs association also wants the definition of public drunkenness expanded to allow the arrest of people intoxicated by drugs, and not just liquor. The submission also suggests the courts could order detoxification and treatment for

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far exceed government revenues. Meanwhile, a group called Campaign for Culture is promoting a return of happy hours and also urges the province to okay the sale of craft liquor at farmers’ markets. B.C. is the only province that bans bars and restaurants from offering happy hour discounts in the late afternoon and early evening. While the group supports lifting the restriction, it argues for a province-wide price

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the chronically intoxicated. Another proposal would let police temporarily seize the guns of hunters they catch with open liquor. Medical health officers are cautioning the government against letting liquor flow more freely. They want the province to freeze or cut the number of private

liquor retailers and ban online ordering and delivery. To combat disease from abuse of cheap high-alcohol drinks, they are seeking a minimum price of $3 per standard drink consumed on site and $1.50 for off sales. They also want pricing tied to alcohol content, so youth and others aren’t encouraged to buy high-strength drinks. They oppose any decrease in the drinking age of 19. The province has indicated it isn’t considering changes to pricing or taxation, which provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall said is unfortunate. “Policy measures such as taxation are the most cost-effective public health response to the alcohol-related disease burden in countries with moderate and high levels of alcohol consumption,” he said in own response to the review. Kendall questioned the government’s top priority of increasing or maintaining government liquor revenue – ahead of the second principle of minimizing health and social harms – and argued health system and other costs of alcohol use

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Provincial government interference needs to stop Leaked documents indicate that BC Hydro is planning a 26 per cent rate increase over the next two years. While the BC Liberal government says the rate hike will not be that high, this is at least the third time in the past year that there has been indications of a massive BC Hydro rate increase in the works. There are several concerns about this, whether the 26 per cent increase comes to fruition or not. It’s no secret that Hydro has to come up with billions of dollars to continue to upgrade the electrical utility system it operates. The infrastructure, some of which goes back to the 1960s or earlier, needs attention. Hydro also wants to build the Site C dam on the Peace River, which would cost billions in itself. At the same time, Hydro has been handicapped by the BC Liberal government in two very important areas. First, it has been required to make massive dividend payments to the province, its only shareholder. These have been used to keep the provincial budget from dipping deeper into the red. While there may be some justification for the province occasionally taking a dividend from Hydro, the size and regularity of its demands are unprecedented. When a corporation needs to raise billions for capital projects, it makes sense that dividends be cut back or even eliminated. If Hydro was a private sector corporation, that is likely what it would be doing, in order to have at least some of its own cash to spend on infrastructure. In addition, the dividends are highly political. They are used to keep the deficit down and allow politicians to boast about B.C.’s low income tax rate. This boast ignores ever-increasing Hydro, ICBC and Medical Service Premium rates, all of which must be paid by most B.C. residents. The other handicap Hydro has is that it has been forced to buy run-of-river power from small contractors at rates far in excess of what it costs to produce its own power. Thus Hydro ratepayers are subsidizing private power developers. There is nothing wrong with private power, but it should be developed when economical to do so — not because a higher than market rate is guaranteed. The provincial government needs to stop interfering in Hydro’s business, and let it run the electric utility in the efficient manner which has generally been the case since its formation in 1961. - Black Press

Science loses ground to superstition B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher From Stockholm to Sydney to Sicamous, September was a bad month for science. In Sweden, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change finally issued its widely leaked update on human-caused global warming. As expected, it downgraded predictions of temperature rise in the face of 15 years of measurements that show little or no average surface temperature increase. The official spin also went as expected. The revelation that more than a dozen computer prediction models have all more or less agreed, and all have been wrong, was played down. The IPCC went from “very likely” to “extremely

likely” to affirm its belief in human-caused warming, even as its own core evidence went the other way. Again and again we are told that the vast majority of scientists believe in human-caused warming, and those who don’t are labeled “skeptics” or even “deniers” with hidden agendas. The problem is, science isn’t supposed to be done by polls or popularity contests, or assertions of faith like those that greeted Galileo’s wild claim that Earth is not the centre of the solar system. Before the angry mail starts to arrive, let me hasten to add I am not arguing for or against the theory of human-caused climate change. You can label me a “skeptic” as I view the temperature readings and the shifting theories advanced to explain them. Speaking of temperature data, David Suzuki had a problem with

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that at a TV town hall in Australia. Polite, well-informed questions soon revealed that while Suzuki rails constantly about the horrors of global warming, he doesn’t actually know much about the latest science. As I’ve written before regarding his CBC-funded attacks on Canada’s oil and gas industry, Suzuki is not only behind on his homework, he resorts to cheap, sensational tricks to exaggerate and misrepresent hazards. His tactics are identical to the U.S.-financed environment groups that obsessively target Canadian petroleum. As for his appearance on Australia’s public broadcaster, don’t take my word for it. Just Google “An Audience with David Suzuki” and watch the show for yourself. Back in B.C., local politicians gathered in Vancouver for their annual convention. One of the most intense debates was over a call to

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the provincial government to declare B.C. “genetic engineering free.” The heart of this movement, which has resorted to vandalism in Europe, is hostility towards Monsanto’s “Roundup ready” seed. Speakers at the municipal convention warned of sinister “corporations” trying to contaminate and control our food supply for profit. The debate pitted hobby farmers against professionals. Peace region grain farmers said such a ban would put them out of business. Others pointed out that the province has no jurisdiction and that scientific decisions shouldn’t be influenced by emotion. The session ended with a classic pseudo-scientific claim. A woman who used to have a couple of bee boxes said someone’s bees died and there was a Roundup-ready canola field next door. Case closed. The misguided “G.E.-free B.C.” motion

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Hope Standard Thursday, October 3, 2013 A7

Re: Feds support policies that increase competition, Letters (Sep 12) As director of customer solutions delivery for Telus in Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, I’d like to take the opportunity to respond to MP Mark Strahl’s recent letter about the Canadian wireless industry. We have been very clear about welcoming true competition to our industry in Canada and have been on the public record repeatedly since 2001 calling for our government to foster that competition by lifting foreign ownership restrictions altogether. We also aren’t looking for preferential treatment; we don’t want nor require the government’s protection from foreign competitors.

Our only request has been that the government not tilt the rules of the upcoming auction of wireless spectrum – the critical airwaves we need to serve customers in Hope and across Canada – creating loopholes that give foreign companies advantages over Canadian firms like Telus. Based here in B.C., Telus was the original newcomer to Canada’s wireless industry, taking a significant risk when we purchased Clearnet for $6.6 billion in 2000 to launch ourselves onto the national wireless scene. We did that without government help, because it was a business risk we believed in. Huge foreign companies coming to Canada should be required to take the same risks

we have, and not be handed a taxpayerfunded advantage. The spectrum allocated to telecoms in the early days of our industry was not a “start-up advantage” as Mr. Strahl claims. Not only did this spectrum come with the requirement that telecoms deploy networks to 94 per cent of the Canadian population to ensure rural Canadians benefited (a requirement that does not apply to new wireless companies today, who would only have to build to 50 per cent of British Columbians), it also came with annual license fees that we still pay today. At Telus, we are proud that since 2000 our company has invested $102 billion in Canada to deliver technology and

services that are among the best in the world. We have been able to overcome engineering challenges posed by our country’s vast geography and create innumerable economic, social, educational and medical benefits for Canadians. Here in Hope we are investing $900,000 this year alone to bring local residents faster internet and better wireless. Just a couple of years ago we brought wireless to the Fraser Canyon – something of an engineering marvel. We are asking our government to give us the chance to have a fair fight with all comers to our industry – don’t make us fight with a hand tied behind our back by your rules. Jordon West

Find out the truth behind what Hydro is doing Well, BC Hydro is trying it’s bullying tactics again. At this point in time Hydro can not impose a charge for those of us who still have analogue meters, those who want the transmissions disabled on their existing smart meter or those who want the smart meter removed. BC Hydro has to put forth their case to the BC Utilities Commission and at this time have not done so. They also have to win their case before they would be able to bill these charges. In a letter package

sent out by BC Hydro there is a form called the “Meter Choice Program Enrolment Form.” Do not fill this out and do not send it to Hydro as you will be agreeing to pay these charges when they show up on your bill. It is a new contract you would be signing. I encourage all to go to the Citizens for Safe Technology site and find out the truth behind what Hydro is really doing. A class action suit has been filed by Citizens for Safe Technology against BC Hydro. The following statement is from Citizens

for Safe Technology and I quote: “If you have a smart meter and don’t want it, if you have an analogue and want to keep it, if you don’t want to be charged an extortion fee to keep the meter of your choice, you are eligible to participate in the Smart Meter Class Action Lawsuit. This lawsuit filed against BC Hydro aims to protect the democratic right of each and every person to opt out of the smart meter/smart grid program without any additional fees or charges. In fact, as BC Hydro

is including the cost of the smart grid program in their billings, their attempts to charge a fee for people who refuse to participate amounts to double billing, and should be rectified by the issuance of a BC Hydro rebate cheque which returns to the resident the savings realized by refusing the smart meter.” All information including the forms to fill out to join the class action suit are included at their website. If you fall into the criteria, join the class action suit. The more who join the stronger

the voice we will have. For those of you who feel that smart meters do not cause any health or privacy problems I urge you to watch a new documentary called Resonance - Beings of Frequency. For all the information you will need to know go to the Citizens for Safe Technology website and just start reading. You will find so much information about how smart meters affect your health, how the smart grid can intrude upon your privacy and the fact that it can be hacked into and personal informa-

tion stolen. If you want to find out more just google “smart meter problems” and you will find page upon page of information on how bad these things are. The information comes from around the world where these things have been installed. Kathy Read

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Eat more weigh less is no oxymoron. This “secret” is a principle in normalizing blood sugar. It helps prevent damage to organs. But it is also a painless way to

lose weight. For those who would like to learn how to do that, there is a nutrition and cooking class Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Fireside Room of the Seventh-

day Adventist Church, 1300 Ryder St. There is no charge though a donation box will be available. More info at 604-8693261. Ketti Goudey

Foreign investment funding won’t pay for a lot Re: Hope given funding to attract international investment (Sept. 26) I can’t believe that Mark Strahl and the Harper Conservatives re-

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you support the return of happy hour to B.C. bars and restaurants? To answer,visit our website: www.hopestandard. com

ally believe that $15,000 is going to attract a lot of foreign investment. That wouldn’t even pay for the phone service. Maybe if we offer GM the whole wad, they’ll pack

Letters

LAST WEEK WE ASKED: Would you be in favour of four-year terms for municipal politicians? Here’s how you responded:

Yes 20% No 80%

up and leave for Hope. How much do they pay the person to manage all this loot? Give me the loot, I’ll go to Europe, see what I can do. Art Green

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FLUSHING OF WATER MAINS The Utilities Department will perform its annual program of hydrant maintenance and water main flushing from October 7, 2013 through October 31, 2013. As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discoloration or sediment in the water. This is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard. To avoid inconvenience, check your water before doing laundry. You may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking. Any concerns should be directed to Mr. Ian Vaughan, Director of Operations at 604-869-2333. District of Hope 325 Wallace Street, PO Box 609 Hope, B.C. V0X 1L0

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A8 Hope Standard Thursday, October 3, 2013

Hope Standard Thursday, October 3, 2013 A9

In case of fire: DON'T HIDE, GO OUTSIDE!

Doug Araki, CFP

1-800-778-1133 ext 213

Fire safety goes, danger grows.

BOSTON BAR

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Fire safety on, accidents gone.

CANYON AUTOMOTIVE

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Test your smoke detectors every month.

Learn all about kitchen fire safety with this trivia quiz. Be sure to share your results! 1. The leading cause of home fires and injuries is: a. Cooking b. Electrical c. Heating d. Smoking

4. Which type of cooking equipment causes the most fires? a. Grill, hibachi or BBQ b. Microwave oven c. Oven or rotisserie d. Range or cooktop

7. Most cooking burns seen at emergency rooms are caused by: a. Contact with a hot grill b. Contact with a hot range or oven c. Contact with hot cookware d. Microwave oven scald

2. A home with what type of range has a higher risk of fire? a. Gas b. Electric

5. To prevent a stovetop fire, it is best to: a. Have a lid nearby to extinguish a fire b. Stay in the kitchen when frying c. Use a large, deep pan d. All of the above

8. To prevent burn injuries, grown-ups should: a. Have a 3 metre kid free zone around the range and where hot food is prepared or served b. Never carry a child while holding hot food or liquid c. Place hot foods and liquids well away from the edge of the table or counter d. All of the above

3. The leading cause of cooking equipment fires is: a. Abandoned or discarded material b. Heat source too close to things that can burn c. Unintentionally turned on or turned off d. Unattended equipment

6. If you have a pan fire you should: a. Move the pan from the burner b. Move the pan from the burner and turn off the burner c. Slide a lid over the pan and turn off the burner d. Turn off the burner

Answers 1. a 2. b 3. d 4. d 5. b 6. c 7. b 8. d 9. a

Cooking food’s hot, so don’t touch the pot!

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9. For early warning of a kitchen fire, install smoke alarms a. In each bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home b. In the kitchen, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home c. In the kitchen and on every level of the home d. On each level of the home

You notice the stove is on and unattended, go find the nearest adult and let them now.

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Fire Prevention Week targets kitchen safety Fire Prevention Week kicks off on Sunday, with this year’s focus on preventing kitchen fires. The weeklong campaign runs Oct. 6-12 and provides an opportunity for fire departments across the country to educate residents on how to protect their homes and families from fire. As of Sept. 30, Hope Fire Department has responded to 190 incidents this year, up 7.34 per cent from the same time frame in 2012. “Alerting people to a fire or smoke in a house is one thing, but preventing that from happening is key,” said Hope Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy. “Kitchen fire safety is identifying the dangers and, if a fire does occur, learning how to deal with it.” Kitchen fires typically originate from the stove or oven. Grease

fires, in particular, are one of the most dangerous types of fires, so DeSorcy warns residents to be extremely cautious when cooking with oil. “If a fire does occur, stay calm,” he added. “Never put water on it. Smother it by either using a lid of a pot or using a powder material such as flour.” Residents are strongly encouraged to have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen, which should be inspected regularly to make sure the fire retardant material has not hardened. DeSorcy said it’s also vital to have working smoke alarms throughout the house. It’s recommended that a smoke alarm be installed on every level and outside of every sleeping area. “At the end of the day you need to be alerted if there’s

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Hope firefighters extinguish a blaze at a house on Marie Street earlier this year.

smoke in your house,” said DeSorcy. “A working smoke alarm will save lives, but it

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doesn’t last forever. Ten years is the lifespan of a smoke alarm.” As the communications director for the Fire Chiefs’ Association of B.C., DeSorcy has been working on a provincial smoke alarm campaign for the last year. He became the voice and face for a series of public service announcements that were created to raise awareness about the importance of working smoke alarms. A new video directed at the Canadian Red Cross was recently completed in hopes that volunteers could help spread the message and test smoke alarms when they go into people’s homes. Since the launch of the program in March 2012, there has been a 5.1 per cent decline in the absolute number of residential fires reported. For more on the initiative, visit www.workingsmokealarms.ca

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Whatever burns never returns.

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A8 Hope Standard Thursday, October 3, 2013

Hope Standard Thursday, October 3, 2013 A9

In case of fire: DON'T HIDE, GO OUTSIDE!

Doug Araki, CFP

1-800-778-1133 ext 213

Fire safety goes, danger grows.

BOSTON BAR

doug.araki@investorsgroup.com

559 Old Hope Princeton Hwy 604.869.3663

Fire safety on, accidents gone.

CANYON AUTOMOTIVE

535 Wallace St 604.869.9030

Test your smoke detectors every month.

Learn all about kitchen fire safety with this trivia quiz. Be sure to share your results! 1. The leading cause of home fires and injuries is: a. Cooking b. Electrical c. Heating d. Smoking

4. Which type of cooking equipment causes the most fires? a. Grill, hibachi or BBQ b. Microwave oven c. Oven or rotisserie d. Range or cooktop

7. Most cooking burns seen at emergency rooms are caused by: a. Contact with a hot grill b. Contact with a hot range or oven c. Contact with hot cookware d. Microwave oven scald

2. A home with what type of range has a higher risk of fire? a. Gas b. Electric

5. To prevent a stovetop fire, it is best to: a. Have a lid nearby to extinguish a fire b. Stay in the kitchen when frying c. Use a large, deep pan d. All of the above

Answers 1. a 2. b 3. d 4. d 5. b 6. c 7. b 8. d 9. a

Cooking food’s hot, so don’t touch the pot!

604.867.9614

You notice the stove is on and unattended, go find the nearest adult and let them now.

Wheeler Cheam Realty 366A Wallace St. 604-869-2165

JUST IN CASE, HAVE A MEETING PLACE.

CANYON SHELL

Have an escape plan and practice it with your family. 191 Hope-Princeton Hwy. 604.869.9661

Think of fire before it starts.

Grove BOOKKEEPING 366C Wallace St. 604.869.9667

Don’t let your dreams go up in smoke – practice fire safety. www.hopestandard.com

540 Wallace St. 604-869-2421 KERRIE-ANN SCHOENIT / THE STANDARD

Hope firefighters extinguish a blaze at a house on Marie Street earlier this year.

smoke in your house,” said DeSorcy. “A working smoke alarm will save lives, but it

Rolly’s FAMILY RESTAURANT

888 FRASER AVE. 604.869.7448

Practice ﬁre safety - watch what you heat.

604.869.2486 235 Wallace St.

Fire safety on, accidents gone! Courtesy of Hope Fire Department www.bluemoosecafe.com 322 Wallace St. • Hope, BC• 604-869-0729

Install smoke detectors on every Áoor and in the sleeping areas of your home.

FRASER CANYON GLASS LTD. 531 Corbett St. 604-869-9514

Gather your clan, make a fire plan.

Fire destruction is one man's job, fire prevention is everybody's job!

Gather your clan, make a fire plan.

Nyda Realty

287 Wallace St. 604-869-2945

CANYON CARPETS

340B Wallace St. 604.869.9507

549 Wallace St 604.869.2727

Crawl down low, when it’s time to go! Hope

Community Services 434 Wallace St. 604.869.2466

Fire catches, so don’t play with matches.

Carelessness is the biggest cause of fire.

Hope Ready Mix 604.869.5322

Get out quick, before the smoke gets thick!

GARDNER CHEV-BUICK-GMC

595 Raab St 604-869-2426

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If you play with fire, you’re gonna get burned. Free Rein Associates

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Whatever burns never returns.

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Electrical safety leads to fire safety

CANYON CABLE 930 6th Ave. 604.869.9036

A10 Hope Standard Thursday, October 3, 2013

News

Laurie Throness MLA Chilliwack/Hope

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It won’t be cheap for opponents of wireless smart meters to keep their old analog electricity meters. BC Hydro says it will slap an extra $35 per month fee – $420 per year – on the roughly 60,000 smart meter holdouts for manual meter readings starting in December. Those who don’t want to pay that much have two cheaper options. They can accept a wireless smart meter at no charge. Or they can request a smart meter with the radio transmitter disabled for a one-time $100 charge and additional $20 per month fees starting April 1. Either way, those who opt to stay off Hydro’s smart grid will pay more. BC Hydro has sent out letters to households that have refused smart meters outlining the options, along with a form to send back making their choice. Those who make no choice will be assigned the $35-a-month default option. “If you do not confirm your choice, BC Hydro will not exchange the meter at your home, and the

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monthly cost for keeping an old meter will be added to your BC Hydro bill,” states the letter from Greg Reimer, executive vice-president of transmission and distribution. The proposed charges must still be approved by the BC Utilities Commission. Hydro officials say the fees offset the expense of adding infrastructure so the grid works as planned and the costs of manually performing services now automated by smart meters. BC Hydro says those who keep old analog meters aren’t guaranteed that will be an option indefinitely. Crews will replace analog meters that break or their accuracy seals expire as long as the existing stock of old meters lasts. If that supply runs out, or for people who move to a new home, the only option will be to accept a smart meter, either operating wirelessly or with the transmitter turned off. Opposition group Citizens for Safe Technology calls the planned fees “extortionary” – noting they add up to as much as $25 million a year – and doubts regulators will be

able to justify them. “Why should we pay not to have something harmful put on our homes?” the group said in a message to supporters, recommending they not return the forms. “Hydro believes that this announcement will push more customers to accept what they do not want or need. Many are understandably upset and confused by this latest ultimatum.” CST also argues there’s no guarantee radio-off meters won’t still radiate or that Hydro won’t reactivate the transmitters without customer consent. Smart meter opponents are also trying to launch a class action lawsuit to force a reasonable permanent no-fee opt out, noting people who move may find a wireless smart meter already exists in their new home, against their wishes. Their action demands free choice “without extortive fees, coercion or conditions designed to intimidate.” More than 1.8 million smart meters have been installed, leaving less than four per cent of Hydro customers without one.

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Community

COMMUNITY CALENDAR MONDAY Hope Al-Anon Group: Al-Anon supports friends and families of problem drinkers. Monday, Oct. 7 8 p.m. Fraser Canyon Hospital meeting room 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-7078 obfuskat@telus.net

TUESDAY

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Everything Fitz celebrating the Chilliwack Cultural Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third anniversary on Oct. 5.

Everything Fitz in Chilliwack Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a fiddling and step dancing family band from Ontario coming to Chilliwack on Oct. 5 with some of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best young musicians. Everything Fitz (for Fitzpatrick) offers a unique stage show meshing music styles for a fun, uplifting, and inspirational night. The show is celebrating the Chilliwack Cultural Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third anniversary, presented by the Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society. Julie, Kerry, and Tom Fitzpatrick are all champion fiddlers and provide intricate three-part harmonies as well as solos on fiddle, mandolin, and guitar. Additional instrumentation includes Pat on percussion along with parents Pam and Paddy providing accompaniment on piano and bass guitar. Everything Fitz will perform their repertoire featuring the finest Canadian old-time fiddle traditions and Ottawa step dancing. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bit of everything from traditional jigs and reels, bluegrass, jazz and swing, to Celtic and gospel; as well as novelty numbers and choreographed routines. The precision and intricacy of their footwork is breathtaking as is the complex choreography. A concert with the Fitzpatricks will satisfy audiences of all ages and tastes, with high-quality family entertainment. Growing up in the hotbed of music that is Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ottawa Valley, the siblings musical journey began early in life as they studied and mastered the unique fluid style of step dance that evolved with the Irish, Scottish, and French immigrants. Developing their art from these deep and lasting roots, while allowing the influences of contemporary music to help shape their career, Everything Fitz has received glowing accolades from promoters, theatre presenters, and fans across Canada and the United States. Tickets are $32 for adults, $29 for seniors, and $27 for students. Call the Centre Box Office at 604-391SHOW(7469) for more information.

Slugs & Bugs returns to Hope The childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performer Slugs & Bugs (also known as Randall Goodgame) will be returning to Hope for another free concert at Grace Baptist Church. Goodgame performed for a packed audience last year and offers an energetic and fun experience, especially for families with kids 10 and under. Slugs & Bugs was born out of a desire to make childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music that is entertaining for kids and parents alike. Through Goodgameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energetic vocals and pounding piano, Slugs & Bugs rollicks from bluegrass to dixieland to folk-pop to arena rock. The free concert will be at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 and Goodgame will be selling CDs. Fore more information, contact Jake Giles at Grace Baptist Church at 604-8695524 or jake@gbchope.com.

Senior Keep Fit: 55+ keep fit to music, total body workout using chairs, bands, weights. We welcome new participants. This is a fun group. Tuesday, Oct. 8 9 a.m. Golden Agerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall 560 Douglas St. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com Writing Beyond Hope Writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group Meeting: To all writers and writing wannabes - there is a new writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group in Hope! Writing prompts, discussions and support. Tuesday, Oct. 8 6:30 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-832-3032 missjessicabouchard@gmail. com

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, Oct. 8 7 p.m. Hope United Church 590 3rd Ave. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY Westie Army Cadet Training: The program prepares youth aged 12 to 19 to become leaders of tomorrow through fun yet challenging activities. Wednesday, Oct. 9 6:30 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 228 344 Fort St. 604-869-2919 1789trg@gmail.com MS Support Group: Monthly support group in Hope for people diagnosed with MS as well as family members and friends. We look forward to seeing you there! Wednesday, Oct. 9 11:30 a.m. 821A 6th Ave. 1-877-303-7122 arlene.onderwater@mssociety.ca

Learn About MS: Help and support is on the way. Multiple Sclerosis can affect your life in ways youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never imagined. Learn more about this disease and where to get support. Wednesday, Oct. 9 1Â p.m. Hope Library 1005A Ave. Â 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca Shared Travels: Have you gone on a trip or a trek and have some great photos and stories to share? Chat, share and laugh with fellow travelers at this new program at Hope Library. Wednesday, Oct. 9 7 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

THURSDAY Seniors Coffee and Conversation: Drop in and join us for a cup of coffee - youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy some interesting and lively conversation! No membership required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hope Library. Thursday, Oct. 10 10:30 a.m. Hope Library 1005 6th Ave.

604-869-2369 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca Helping Hands Caregiver Support Group: Open to anyone in the community providing unpaid care to a spouse, family member or friend. Thursday, Oct. 10 1:30 p.m. Fraser Canyon Hospital (room #120) 1275 7th Ave. info@frasercanyonhospice. org 604-860-7713

SATURDAY Pub Night Fundraiser: The fundraiser at the Eagles Hall starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. There will be a 50/50 draw, silent auction and door prize. For tickets call Lorraine at 604-8697037. Saturday, Oct. 5. 386 Fort St. 604-869-2195 helly@telus.net Free Winter Swap: Hope Mountain Centre 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 skis), childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books, and family board games. Participants receive points for items they bring in to trade. 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 Friday, Oct. 4 from 7-9 p.m. Doors for the swap will open at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. The swap will run from 10 a.m.-noon Coquihalla Elementary School 455 6th Ave. 604-869-9991 michelle.vandepol@ufv.ca

SUNDAY Happy Knit Hope: New this fall, join knitters of all ages and abilities at the library. Learn new stitches, chat and visit at our warm and welcoming fireside knitting circle. Sunday, Oct. 6 1:30Â p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

Kinder Morgan Canada Hydrostatic Testing - Coquihalla area, BC October 7 - 19, 2013 * Kinder Morgan Canada will be conducting voluntary pressure testing on a 35-km section of its Trans Mountain Pipeline through the Coquihalla area between Merritt and Hope, BC. Known as hydrostatic testing, the procedure involves shutting down the pipeline for the test SHULRG GUDLQLQJ D VHFWLRQ RI WKH SLSHOLQH RI SHWUROHXP DQG Ă&#x20AC; OOLQJ LW ZLWK ZDWHU 7KH ZDWHU will then be pumped up gradually to a pressure higher than the maximum operating pressure and held at that pressure for a period of time. The test is conducted as an additional LQWHJULW\ DVVXUDQFH PHDVXUH WR FRQĂ&#x20AC; UP WKH DELOLW\ RI WKH SLSHOLQH WR RSHUDWH VDIHO\

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The hydrostatic test is scheduled to occur between Oct 7 and Oct 19, 2013.* The test will take Equipment two days to complete and will last approximately ten hours each day, although activities to staging area support the testing will run continuously for about four days. The 35-km test spread is divided into two sections: Section 1 (Day 1) - from the Juliet Interchange on the Coquihalla Highway to the Coquihalla Summit; Section 2 (Day 2) - from the CoStart of section 2 (Coquihalla Summit) quihalla Summit to Boston Bar (Portia Gate). Day 2

To ensure public safety, access will be restricted to the sections of the pipeline right-of-way where the hydrostatic testing is being performed. Temporary road and trail closures will be in effect for the duration of the test. Aerial and ground patrols and extra signage will be used to ensure the public is guided to stay away from the pipeline sections under test. The safety of the public and workers and protection RI WKH HQYLURQPHQW DUH .LQGHU 0RUJDQ &DQDGDÂˇV Ă&#x20AC; UVW priority. Kinder Morgan Canada will make every effort to minimize impacts to the public and the environment during the test. For more information about the test and updates, visit www.transmountain.com.

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*The exact dates of the test are contingent on required preparatory activities and will be announced three days prior to the test. Visit www.transmountain.com for updates.

General Information: Email: externalrelations@kindermorgan.com Phone: 1.855.514.6692 Media Inquiries: Email: media@transmountain.com Phone: 1.855.908.9734

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Sports Rain doesn’t put a damper on soccer season

Barry Stewart Hope Standard

Summer weather has certainly ended in one big, black cloud — but only the worst of weather can deter soccer players, playing at three levels in Hope and the Fraser Valley. The Valley Choppers men’s team, sponsored by Valley Helicopters, are beginning their eighth season in the Chilliwack Men’s league. They’ve dropped their first two games but played perhaps their best 45 minutes in a few years, holding last year’s league and playoff champions, the Timberwood Young Guns, to a scoreless draw in the first half on Sept. 21. Heavy rainstorms shut down all Chilliwack grass fields last weekend — and if the schedule continues to get postponements, league president Kris Reddemann hopes to reschedule some night games to Chilliwack’s two artificial fields, with teams providing extra fees for the privilege. The newly-laid turf at Exhibition Stadium saw its first soccer action last weekend and was very playable. Despite the rain on Saturday, Hope Minor Soccer president Bruce Becker said there was a surprisingly strong turnout. They combined a couple of teams in one group, but were still able to play. The kindergarten-Grade 1 group has 20 players, starting things off at 9 a.m. on the Hope Secondary School field. Forty Grade 2-4s take over from 10 to 11 o’clock, followed by another 40 Grade 5-7s at 11 a.m. “We’ve got 22 Grade 8 to 10 players, from 12:15 to 1:30,” added Becker, the principal of Silver Creek Elementary. “The Grade 10s are a new addition to the group and we have five of them playing. Some long time players now have work commitments, so they had to make the tough choice to work instead of play. “The numbers are lower in the fall, overall — due to colder weather, hockey and a couple of players playing in Chilliwack,” explained Becker. “I suspect the numbers will increase substantially in the spring.” Perhaps the extra time on the field has helped the minor soccer players who do double-duty with the Hope Secondary School senior

BARRY STEWART / THE STANDARD

Anthony Loewen (left) tracks down his brother Tre in a recent Hope Secondary senior boys’ practice. Tre scored the tying goal in a come-from-behind 4-3 win against Langley Christian in Hope on Tuesday. Jacob Chisholm (centre) scored the winner. The Mustangs host Mission’s Hatzic Secondary today (Thursday) at 3:15 p.m.

Mustangs boys’ team. The boys were soundly schooled by Abbotsford Traditional in a road game last Thursday — but they played with tenacity and team work in their first home game, Tuesday. The visiting Langley Christian

squad were up 2-0, only 13 minutes into the first half. A few minutes later, David Chisholm put a ball across to James Irwin, who fed a pass to Nathaniel Martin. Martin, who attended Langley Christian a few years ago, burst into the

Fall Programs Red Cross Standard First Aid

Canadian Swim Patrol

Junior Lifeguard Club

Saturday & Sunday October 5 & 6 9:00am-5:00pm

Mondays October 7 December 2 4:30pm-5:30pm

Wednesdays October 9 November 27 4:00pm-5:00pm

box and put a low shot past the keeper. His work done, David Chisholm had to leave for a dental appointment. Late in the half, a Langley forward was uncontested as he car-

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ried the ball in on rookie keeper Nick Gauthier. Mustang defender Marcus Aubin caught up to the Langley player as he crossed the 18-yard line and deftly slid to knock the ball away… without touching his opponent. Aubin plays on Chilliwack’s U-14 Metro team and has been picking up some high-level experience there. Shortly before half time, Nigel Wismath was taken down by the Langley keeper and awarded a penalty kick. “The PK is one of the hardest plays to finish,” said coach Andrew Tarrant, a defender for the Valley Choppers. “But Nigel put it into the bottom corner. “I tell the boys that a team is most vulnerable just before and just after half time,” added Tarrant. “We scored on them, just before the half — and they scored on us, just after.” Langley had a free kick in the Hope end and the ball was delivered into the goal mouth, where it bounced off a few players and found its way into the net. Up 3-2, the visitors had more chances to boost their score but midfielders James Irwin and Quentin Jones were doing well at winning important headers and clearing dangerous chances. As well, Gauthier was making some key plays in net. About 20 minutes into the second half, Langley set up for a goal kick and Tre Loewen read the kicker’s mind, moving 10 paces to his left to be in position. The ball came right to Loewen and he headed it forward, battling two defenders to get control of the ball before blasting it into the net. With time winding down and Hope in the Langley end, the ball was crossed over to Jacob Chisholm, who lobbed a high shot from about 25 paces out. Time stood still, as the ball dropped and drifted under the crossbar, just beyond the keeper’s reach. Hope had clawed back to a 4-3 lead… and worked hard to fend off the Langley attempts in the last three minutes. “I was very proud of the boys today,” said coach Tarrant. “They played with way more aggression than they did in their first game — but they still played with respect for themselves and others.”

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BUSINESS AUTOMOTIVE

Services 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

Precision Exteriors • Roofing • Siding • Windows • Doors & more

ELECTRICAL • Residential • Rural • Commercial • New Construction • Renovations

WCB Insured. Contact Jeremy for a FREE ESTIMATE

Scott Gilbert 604-860-8605 604-750-8025

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Bonded/Insured Hope, B.C. 94574

PET GROOMING

PLUMBING

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DOMESTIC & IMPORTS

FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY ASK FOR DETAILS.

CANYON CARPETS

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

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549 Wallace St• 604.869.2727

PLUMBING

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BUSINESS

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

PLUMBING & HEATING

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Servicing Hope & Area since 1979

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604-869-2767

TREE SERVICE

UPHOLSTERY

PHILLIPS TREE SERVICES

Renovations & New Construction Cell: 604.869.1686 Fax: 604.869.7605

GUTTERS

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CONSTRUCTION

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Furniture, Windows, Fabric

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In-home & on-line estimates

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of the week

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

OBITUARIES

HAPPY THOUGHTS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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

EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483

WE’RE ON THE WEB

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

www.bcclassified.com

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

604-869-2421 Toll-free 1-866-575-5777

RENTALS ......................................703-757

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AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862

HELP WANTED

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

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

AGREEMENT

It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes for typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. bcclassified.com cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. bcclassified.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassified.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

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

Advertise across the Lower Mainland in the 18 best-read community newspapers and 2 dailies. ON THE WEB:

bcclassified.com

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

In-SHUCK-ch Nation, Deroche Administration Office has a position available for an ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT. JOB ENVIRONMENT / DUTIES: Working under the supervision of the Finance Manger, the incumbent will be proficient in A/P, A/R and related filing duties

LOST: Cat, black w/ white chest, tatoo in right ear, mid July, reward offered. Contact c/o Paul 869-1880

COMING EVENTS

GROW MARIJUANA Commercially. Canadian Commercial Production Licensing Convention October 26th & 27th. Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com Tickets 1-855-860-8611 or 250870-1882.

HOPE RATEPAYERS

Thurs., Oct 10 7:00 pm Council Chambers All Welcome! Your input is important Hope United Church Pub Night Fundraiser Sat., Oct 5, 6:30 at the Eagles Hall on Fort St. Dinner at 7:00 Tickets $20.00 50/50 draw, silent auction, door prize For tickets call Lorraine at 604-869-7037

THE BARN FALL ANTIQUE SHOW OCTOBER 5 & 6 The Former ANTIQUE EXPO AT TRADEX HAS MOVED… CLOVERDALE RODEO & EXHIBITION GROUNDS 17763 62ND AVE. SURREY BC V3S 4L5 SATURDAY 9 AM - 5 PM SUNDAY 10 AM - 4 PM

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

HOTEL Clerk wanted @ Windsor Motel, Hope. Exp and Edu not required, Weekends working needed. 778 3rd Ave, Box 206, windsor_motel@outlook.com

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LABOURERS

GUARANTEED Job Placement. Labourers, Tradesmen & Class 1 Drivers. For Oil & Gas Industry Work. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Info 1-888-213-2854

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CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-869-2421

CONTACT: Sheryl Rankel, Office Manager 41290 - B Lougheed Hwy. Deroche, BC V0M 1G0 Phone: 604-820-6873 Fax: 604-820-6847 or Email:

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ALL CASH Drink/Snack Vending Business Route. Complete Training. Small Investment Required. 1888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co **ATTENTION: JOB SEEKERS!** MAKE MONEY! Mailing Postcards! www.PostcardsToWealth.com NOW ACCEPTING! ZNZ Referral Agents! $20-$60/Hour! www.FreeJobPosition.com HOME WORKERS! Make Money Using Your PC! www.SuperCashDaily.com Earn Big Paychecks Paid Every Friday! www.LegitCashJobs.com

FOR LEASE, newly renovated restaurant, full kitchen, seats up to 50+, several options for terms of lease. Good opportunity to build an already growing business. Situated just north of Hope on Hwy 1. Call 604614-5563 or 604-869-3898

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

sheryl.rankel@inshuckch.com An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)7235051Edson,Alta

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

GUARANTEED Job Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209

HOUSEKEEPER needed immediately, permanent, part time bring resume to: 655 Third Ave. (604)869-5220

www.antiquesbydesignshows.com

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Trailer Mechanic

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position.

Required Immediately.

BENEFIT PACKAGE! Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or Fax: 604.599.5250 WE are looking for experienced erectors for pre-engineered steel buildings. fax to 250-717-5751, hr@mscsteel.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for experienced welders. Competitive wages, profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through in hole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. Call Cindy for an appointment or send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca. 780-846-2231 (Office); 780-846-2241 (Fax).

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 50% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

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

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

PERSONAL SERVICES 173

MIND BODY SPIRIT

WONDERFUL Massage New GIRLS, New LOOK, New Management!

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

EXP. CARPENTERS & EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Required for a BC Hydro project site near Agassiz BC. Fax resume:604-869-9925 or email: kristina@ jimdentconstruction.com GROWING OKANAGAN KIA dealership looking for technicians and apprentices to fill full time positions. Offering a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Please email resumes to: ron@kelownakia.com

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Skagit Motel,

CLASS 1 DRIVER W/ AIR

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

DEADLINE: Until position is filled. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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SALARY: $28,000.00 - $32,000.00 depending of level of experience.

TIMESHARE

To conduct deliveries for international lubricants co. in Vancouver area, Seattle-Tacoma, Prince George, Okanagan & Edmonton. Pay $20/hour, mileage, bonus, profit-sharing & full benefits. Apply with resume by emailing custservpacific@fuchs.com or faxing to 604-888-1145

ANTIQUE APPRAISALS FOR SHOW INFO

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: This individual will have post secondary education or equivalent experience in accounting.

TRAVEL

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

604 316 1933

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

LOST AND FOUND

LOST: $100.00 Reward for missing cat. Katie is 17 month black 10 pound cat with a white sideways “S” across face and white bib and toes. She has a long tail which twitches straight up. She was last seen in the Robertson Cres. area on Sunday Sept. 8. Dearly missed by family. Call (604)863-2266

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HOUSEKEEPER

Part time or Full time. Apply in person with resume.

Windsor Motel 778 Third Ave, Hope BC

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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.

BENEFIT PACKAGE! Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250 JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $30/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Fulltime permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

PLUMBER REQUIRED Apprenticeship served, Min. 5 years exp. in trouble shooting & repair. Willing to work on call & overtime. Have own tools & driver’s licence. Professionalism with customers a must. email resume to: joeschactel @live.ca

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

239

www.paintspecial.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 387

WINDOWS

PETS

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

COMPUTER SERVICES

BRITISH Bulldog Puppies. Pure breed, CKC and home trained. $700. M/F, 2 months old, current shots. 778-800-1369. Email: statohe@gmail.com

ELECTRICAL

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

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WE’RE ON THE WEB Browse Classified Listings On-line

PAVING/SEAL COATING

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

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PLUMBING

BLUE’S PLUMBING, got the plumbing blues? Call (604)750-0159 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

GERMAN Shepherd Puppies For Your Consideration Evans Training Centre and Blacklion Kennels, produce dogs with powerful, athletic bodies with sound, stable minds. No hype- Just good dogs honestly presented. Find us @ www.blacklionkennels.ca or call 250.989.4397 Inquiries invited and appreciated. Ask about our Purchase - to - Train bonus.

P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $800. 604-308-5665

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PRECISION EXTERIORS, roofing, siding, windows, doors and more. WCB insured. Call (604)750-8025

288

HOME REPAIRS

FOR ALL your home repairs and renovations, call Ray. 604-8693543. No job too small.

300

LANDSCAPING

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.

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

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

DISPOSAL BINS By Recycle-it 6 - 50 Yard Bins

Starting from $199.00

Delivery & Pick-Up Included Residential & Commercial Service • Green Waste • Construction Debris • Renovations • House Clean Outs

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

374

TREE SERVICES

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 523

UNDER $100

WASHER & DRYER, Maytag deluxe, yes they work, $100 for both. Call (604)869-9411

551

GARAGE SALES

HOPE

MOVING SALE Royal Lepage Realty 366A Wallace St All Week Everything must go, desks, chairs, filing cabinets

TREE & STUMP

320

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

Silver Creek One Bedroom House $475

812

AUTO SERVICES

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

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

P.T.O. AUTO RECYCLERS

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

RENTALS

We PAY CA$H for all unwanted

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APARTMENT/CONDO

HOPE, 1 & 2 BEDROOM APT., for rent $500 - $600, Park Royal, heat & hot water inc., balcony, covered parking, 55, NP, NS. Best Loc Hope. Ref’s required. Call (604)860-0236 Linda or (604) 8251444 HOPE, 2 bdrm apt in newer building in downtown. W/D, A/C, garburator, secure, priv. balcony, covered parking, N/S, no party, suit. for mature or seniors. Call 604-855-9940 HOPE, 2 bdrm spacious apt., new paint & carpet, adult oriented building, sunny side of town, clean & bright, pets accepted with deposit, $700/mo. Call 604-793-5010

REPAIRMANS LIEN Whereas Robert Smith is indebted to Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. for repairs on a 1999 GMC Safari Cargo Van, VIN # GTGG29R6X1054138. There is presently an amount due and owing of $5389.21. Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of October or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. For more information, call Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. at 604-869-9511.

• Cars • Trucks • Vans

ROOMS FOR RENT

HOPE. Room for rent, wireless & cable access, laundry, partially furnished. $400/mo. Ref’s needed. Call (604)750-0295

Serving The Lower Mainland

604-217-7551 The Scrapper

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION HOPE, person wanted to share 4 bdrm house. Avail. Nov. 1. $550/mon + util. Ref. req. Call Dee at (604)860-0332

752 706

TOWNHOUSES

HOPE, 2 bdrm townhouse, upstairs unit, heat & laundry included, $740/mo, no pets please. Call 1 (604)858-4629

TRANSPORTATION 809

851

TRUCKS & VANS

2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Sport Extended 7 pass., V6, Dual air. Excellent Condition. JUST $2650.00

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

604-556-4242

2 Michelin X-ICE Snowtires 185/55 R15, mounted. Spoked, 4-stud rims. Used. Good tread. $50/pair. Ph. 604-750-0322

810

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.

715

604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

377

REPAIRMANS LIEN Whereas Glenn Robertson is indebted to Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. for repairs on a 2001 Motorhome, VIN #5B4MP67G913331166. There is presently an amount due and owing of $4053.43. Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of October or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. For more information, call Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. at 604869-9511.

HOPE, 3 bdrm home remodeled, nice neighbourhood, finished bsmt, large yard, garage, N/S, N/P, refs req, $1300/mo + util. Call (604)8193709

HOPE, sublet country home, 1/2 bl. Kawkawa Lk, 2 bdrm + lrg loft, sm pets OK, avail. immed., $825. Call 1-778-808-7771 or devaneall@gmail.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of FREDA KATHLEEN ALICE RHOADES otherwise known as FREDA RHOADES are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor at Friesen and Epp. 5660 Yew Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6M 3Y3 on or before October 28, 2013, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

AUTO FINANCING

809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

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

• Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

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

HOPE, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1200 sq ft rancher, 5 appliances, very private & quiet setting, greenbelt property, extra clean, $1200/mo + util. Call (604)463-1731

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

removal done RIGHT! .

Call Gordon 604-240-3464

pls call: 604-525-1883

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

287

2 bedroom plus den in seniors community.

LANGLEYAUTOLOANS.COM 1-877-810-8649

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Canuck Roofing All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969

LLOYD’S UTILITIES, gas, oil & propane furnaces, class A gas fitter. (604)869-1111 or (604)869-6544

1-800-961-7022

HOPE, 3 bdrm townhouse 1 1/2 baths, fenced back yard, F/S, W/D, full basement, attached storage area. Rent includes heat. N/P, N/S 604-869-9402 or 604-869-1432

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.

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 1-855-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

AUTO FINANCING

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

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

810

HOPE

German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, father reg., gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, good guard dog/family pet. born aug 9. $700. 604-796-3026, no sunday calls

www.bcclassified.com

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

HOMES FOR RENT

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

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

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

736

TRANSPORTATION

HOPE 2 bdrm side by side duplex with attached garage, 4 appliances, n/p, n/s, good neighborhood. $800/mon. Avail. immed. Ref. req. 604-860-4028

REAL ESTATE

Airedale Terrier pups. P/b, ckc reg., micro, health guar, 604-8192115. email: lovethem@telus.net

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

RENTALS

To view see mobil1hopebc.com

627

CONTRACTORS

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

equipment for sale.

PAINT SPECIAL 477

MISC. FOR SALE

PET WASH

PETS

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

260

560

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

Running this ad for 8yrs

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

245

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOPE - 3 bdrm duplex, 2 bath, big fenced yard, central to all schools. Small pet ok. $800/mo. Call (604)860-3658

UPHOLSTERY

730

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

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

WEEKLY SPECIALS OCT. 5-11, 2013

MISC. FOR RENT

HOPE, 1 car garage for rent, $130 / month. Available immediately. Call 604-869-6599

ANSWERS FOR SEPTEMBER 26 CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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

560

MISC. FOR SALE

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

AUTO CREDIT - Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply at: uapplyudrive.CA or Call toll free 1.877.680.1231

HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park. Cabin, Mobile homes, and R/V pads for monthly rentals, cable included. Call (604)869-1203 MOBILE HOME for rent, town centre, newly reno’d, senior only, N/P, N/S, $650/mo. 655 3rd Ave, Hope BC.

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SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

Hoods .........................................$44.95 Car Doors...................................$39.95 Trk/Van/SUV Doors ..................$49.95 Fenders ......................................$25.95 Door Glasses ............................$14.95 Cylinder Heads - Alum ............$34.95 All Bucket Seats - Manual ....$19.95 All Bench Seats .......................$24.95

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS

Now That’s a Deal!

bcclassified.com 604-869-2421

736

HOMES FOR RENT

Hours: 8:30 am–5:00 pm 7 days a week

HOPE, 2 bdrm house, $700 includes electricity cost. Call 1 (604)525-1883

www.pickapart.ca

HOPE, 2 bdrm, private settings, Incl. cable, water & garbage, no dogs. $700/mo + DD. Call 604-7955068 mess.

792-1221 Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

10-13H_PP3

43645 Industrial Way, Chilliwack

A16 Hope Standard Thursday, October 3, 2013

When it rains...

...you gotta stay dry. Paper Tubes

$7.50

+ TAX (REG. $10.00 + TAX)

DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

540 WALLACE ST.

604-869-2421 10/13W_HS3