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Mayor Wilfried Vicktor (above) and the new Hope council were sworn in on Monday night during the inaugural meeting by Judge Kenneth Skilnic. More than 80 people were in attendance at Hope Cinema to see council take the oath of office. During his inaugural speech, Vicktor stressed the importance of respect at the council table over the next four years. He also said council should work towards predictable tax increases for the public, set specific goals and timelines, and work with the community to foster volunteers.
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A judge sentencing Garry Taylor Handlen in 1979 to 18 years in prison for a violent rape declared him a “menace to society” and said Handlen’s record of sexual offences was appalling. Handlen, now 67, was arrested last Friday in Surrey and charged with the first-degree murders of KathrynMary Herbert, 11, of Matsqui (which later amalgamated with Abbotsford) in 1975 and Monica Jack, 12, of Merritt in 1978. Police made the announcement at a press conference on Monday in
Surrey, where they said that Handlen, recently living in Ontario, had been a “person of interest” early in the investigations into the two murders, but it had taken this long to gather enough evidence to support charges. They confirmed that Handlen has a criminal record, although they wouldn’t expand on his background or on the evidence that led investigators to him as a suspect. A Vancouver Sun newspaper article indicates Handlen was sentenced to five and a half years in jail in November 1971 for raping an 18-yearold woman in Comox on Vancouver
Island. He was living in Courtenay at the time. Other articles detail the trial and sentencing of Handlen in 1979 for the rape of a 21-year-old Quebec woman on Sept. 11, 1978. Handlen, living in New Westminster at that time, had picked up the woman while she was hitchhiking near Hope. The woman testified that Handlen pulled over at a rest stop near Manning Park. There, he grabbed her around the neck from behind and dragged her into the woods, where she tried to fight him off as he choked and raped her.
She was able to escape and flag down a vehicle on Highway 3. The couple in the vehicle saw Handlen’s car leave the rest stop and put out a call on their CB radio, leading other drivers to obtain his licence number. The victim identified Handlen in a police lineup and was able to point out his car, which police had parked among about 300 other vehicles in a mall parking lot. During the trial, Crown counsel Wally Oppal pointed out that Handlen had served prison terms for rape, indecent assault, and assault with intent to commit rape.
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The annual Winter Carnival is taking over Wallace Street on Saturday. There will be kids games, Christmas karaoke, cookie decorating, a toboggan run, and tables with vendors and crafters. There will also be pictures with Santa for kids and pets (4x6 and 5x7 prints will be available at Romano’s). In addition, a Winter Carnival hockey tournament is running Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Hope Arena and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We’re trying to add more and more stuff so people will come out and have fun,� said organizer Deb Romano. “It’s outdoor fun that you’re not having to pay for.�
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Winter Carnival returns this Saturday and will feature a variety of activities for families, including Christmas karaoke, cookie decorating, a toboggan run, and tables with vendors and crafters.
Harry Takeda will be giving an ice carving demonstration in front of the District of
WINTER CARNIVAL SCHEDULE Tables with vendors/crafters - all day Cookie decorating - all day Pictures with Santa - 1-3 p.m. Christmas karaoke - 1-4 p.m. Ice carving demonstration - 2 p.m. Hayrides with Santa - 7 p.m. (starting at the recreation centre)
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Hope wood carving at the corner of Wallace Street and Third Avenue, starting at about 2 p.m. The demonstration on a three foot block of ice is sponsored by 293 Wallace Street Restaurant. Takeda participated in ice carving competitions from 1990-2000 in Lake Louise, Ottawa and Alaska. In 1997, he was on a team that represented Canada and placed third at the Lantern Ice Carving competition in Beijing, China. From 2000 until his retirement in June 2014, Takeda was coowner of Cool Creations, an ice carving
company located in Richmond, B.C. The third annual Winter Carnival runs 12:30-4:30 p.m. on Dec. 6. Residents are reminded that Wallace Street, between Third and Fourth avenues, will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All proceeds from the event (vendor table fees, hockey tournament fees, and profits from the sale of Tshirts featuring Olaf from Disney’s Frozen) will go to the senior’s day program at Fraser Canyon Hospital. For more information about the Winter Carnival or to become a market vendor, call 604-860-3848.
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Fundraising dinner The community rallied together last Friday to raise money for Hope Senior’s Peer Counsellors Society. The event at the Goldrush Pub was a resounding success, with over $1,300 raised to help keep the Society’s doors open until grant funding comes through. Chilliwack-MLA Laurie Throness said he contacted the ministry immediately on behalf of the Society when he heard about their funding problem. Apparently there were some problems with the application, which caused a delay. Throness has confirmed the funds will be sent to the Society by electronic transfer this week. Pictured, left to right, Diane Bloomfield, Sharlene HarrisonHinds, Pat Wilson, Jan Ferreira and Joyce Pankew.
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Just three years prior to that crime being committed, Kathryn-Mary Herbert was reported missing. The girl was last seen in the area of Townline and Marshall roads on Sept. 24, 1975 – one day before her mother’s birthday. A friend whom she ran into while walking home from another friend’s, had doubled her part-way home on his bicycle and dropped her off on the way to her King Road home. She never returned home, and her partially decomposed body was found on Nov. 17 of that year near Harris Road in an undeveloped area of the Matsqui First Nations. Her body was hidden under a sheet of plywood taken from the wall of an old outhouse. Her skull was fractured and her
jaw was broken. found four years later was stated to be a conThe autopsy was not in a shallow grave near victed sex offender who able to confirm whether Downes and Mt. Lehman had dated a girl living Kathryn-Mary had been roads, not far from her with the Herberts. Police sexually assaulted, al- Sun Vally Crescent home. at the press conference She had been this week would not conthough her unbeaten to death. firm whether that person derwear, shoes K a t h r y n - was Handlen. and socks were Mary’s mother, Both moms spoke at missing. Shari Greer, in the press conference, Monica Jack 2012 offered a fondly remembering vanished on $10,000 reward their daughters and May 6, 1978 – for informa- thanking investigators 13 days before tion leading to for their perseverance in her 13th birthday – while GARRY HANDLEN a suspect in her arresting and charging a daughter’s mur- suspect. riding her bike Monica’s mom, Madder. Later that along Highway 5A just south of Quilche- year, she was presented eline Lanaro, said her na near the Nicola Ranch with the Queen Eliza- daughter was a beautiful beth II Diamond Jubilee little girl who was always in Merritt, B.C. Her remains were Medal for her work in happy and had a “tingly found on nearby Swa- offering support to those laugh.” She said she was kum Mountain in June bereaved by the loss of a relieved that someone had been charged with loved one. 1995. At the time, Greer said Monica’s murder. Police said they have she was frustrated with Greer said her daughnot found evidence to link Handlen to the simi- investigators. A person ter was “loving, kind lar murder of another of interest in the case was and compassionate,” and Abbotsford girl – Theresa never named publicly but had been deprived of the Hildebrant, 15, who went missing on May 24, 1976 YOUR VACCINATION CENTRE and whose remains were
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many dreams she had wanted to achieve. “These two little girls – Monica and KathrynMary – made a difference in this world while they were here. Garry Handlen couldn’t take that away,” she said. Handlen, who remains in custody, is next scheduled to appear Dec. 8 in Abbotsford provincial court. Police released a photo of Handlen as he would have appeared at the time of the murders, and they have asked for the public’s help with any additional information about him or the disappearance of Kathryn-Mary and Monica. Those with information are asked to contact the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team tip line at 1-877-543-4822.
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Fraser Health facing fines for delayed surgeries Jeff Nagel Black Press
Fraser Health is under fire for ordering its surgeons to reassess patients in an attempt to avoid steep fines for failing to complete surgeries within one year. Leaked documents released by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation show Fraser is already facing fines of more than $2.5 million for 650 scheduled surgeries that were waiting more than a year as of Oct. 9, while another 4,124 surgeries have waited six to 12 months. A Nov. 4 memo to surgeons directs them to begin reassessing patients who have waited more than 40 weeks.
“It is imperative for the interest of all, including our patients, that we use every available strategy to avoid penalties,” Dr. Peter Blair, Fraser Health’s medical director for surgery states in the memo, which is also signed by Judith Hockney, Fraser’s executive director for surgery programs. The memo says long waits have eased somewhat, with 4.5 per cent of surgeries now exceeding 52 weeks compared to 10 per cent a year ago. But there are still excessive waits triggering financial penalties, which are levied by the health ministry under its pay-for-perfor-
mance system. In an interview, Blair defended the decision to reassess patients and rejected suggestions from CTF B.C. director Jordan Bateman that the move is strictly a tactic to skirt fines by either resetting or pausing the waits in long-delayed cases. “What we’re trying to do is remind the surgeon that that patient has been there for 40 weeks and they better be getting them done,” Blair said, adding he’s upset with the CTF accusation. He said the patient doesn’t lose their place in line, nor is their recorded wait frozen to avoid a fine.
Bateman argued reassessments are unnecessary and wasteful, accusing Fraser of “playing games” with patients. “We already know these people need surgery,” he said. “Having a reassessment is throwing money away for no reason instead of doing a surgery or finding an operating room you can open.” But Blair said reassessments are justified, not just to nudge surgeons to get long-delayed patients scheduled but also to ensure the paperwork is in order and that a patient’s condition or medications haven’t changed. If new medical tests are needed
and that’s not discovered until the day of surgery, he said, more delay could result. Health Ministry Terry Lake also defended the reassessments. “People’s conditions change,” Lake said. “If you’ve got a knee surgery, for instance, it’s important you make sure the need is still there. People may have undergone physiotherapy and reduced the need for surgery in some cases.” He said Fraser is “doing the right thing” by reminding patients to “redouble efforts” to get surgeries scheduled for patients waiting more than 40 weeks. Continued on A5
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Advent Walk More than 60 people participated in the annual Advent Walk on Monday night, which kicked off at Hope United Church and ended at Northwest Harvest Church on Third Avenue. The event celebrates the season leading up to Christmas, with each congregation presenting a 10 minute program.
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Story Time in the Park under new leadership The Fraser Cascade Literacy Task Force will be taking over coordination of Story Time in the Park (STITP) in 2015. Made up of numerous community partners, the task force recently expressed interest in advancing the program under new leadership. As a result, the change, effective Jan. 1, will allow Read Right Society more time to pursue other community initiatives. “The Fraser Cascade Literacy Task Force has been actively engaged in STITP for years and will be a great fit to carry on this work in the community,” said Marla Rosenberg, Read Right Society
president. “This transition will allow the program to continue while allowing Read Right to work towards other community literacy programs.” STITP is a summer literacy program held in the Fraser-Cascade region (Hope, Boston Bar, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs) that strives to improve literacy amongst preschool children, school-aged children, youth and families. STITP provides tools for children and families to experience and enjoy reading together. Each week during July and August, the program features the reading of a story by a local public figure or
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Doctor says officials are blaming surgeons From A4
Under the province’s pay-for-performance system, health authorities can access extra funding beyond their budget if they meet targets.
In the case of surgeries, each patient who waits longer than a year means $1,400 in additional funding is withdrawn by the province. Dr. David Jones, the former medical coordi-
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As the winter rains hit the coast, cross country racers are prepping their skis for this year’s race season. Manning Park Resort is ready for racing, training and those who like to ski for fun. Registration is now open for the Cascade Cup Classic Loppet on Feb. 14 through the Zone 4 website. This year’s race will feature the traditional 30km distance as well as 15km and 4km events. There will also be a 2km race for those very new to cross country racing. Register early for discounts. Entry into the race includes a day pass for the trails, so racers can make a full day of it and take part in the Valentine’s Day Lantern Lit Ski that evening. Snow has also started falling in the mountains so the forests and meadows that line the trails in Manning Park are turning into winter wonderlands. Dig out your gear or rent some from the Nordic Centre to get out on the snow. Check the Manning Park Resort website for available trails and early season discounts. For those who didn’t get a chance to try the new Cascade Lookout and Blackwall Peak Trails last year, a fantastic experience awaits. On a blue sky day these are the most scenic Nordic trails in the park featuring incredible views of the Cascade Mountains. Looking to get race ready? These trails follow a gradual incline up to an elevation of 1800m – perfect for increasing your oxygen capacity. Be sure to pack a warm layer though for the trip back down. The Manning Park Resort Alpine Area is also getting ready for winter. Fall brushing crews worked hard this year to ready the mountain for skiing and boarding right from the get go. Opening weekend will be Dec. 13-14 and the mountain will open seven days a week starting Dec. 19. For more information or to book accommodation at Manning Park Resort, call 604-668-5922, email: info@ manningpark.com, or visit www.manningpark.com
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Opinion
Published at Hope, Boston Bar, Yale and surrounding area by Black Press
Many questions raised The protests on Burnaby Mountain received a lot of attention, and raised many questions. The issue of exporting bitumen from the Alberta oil sands is controversial, and it should be. There are concerns about how oil is extracted from the oilsands; about the environmental impact of extraction; about the type of oil produced and about the fact that the plan is to ship raw product to China and other Asian markets, and not refine any of it in B.C. In addition, there are concerns about climate change. It seems pretty obvious that putting more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is likely to lead to some significant negative effects down the road. However, it is not up to Kinder Morgan or oil companies to solve climate change issues on their own. That ultimately is the job of national governments, and Canada’s government has been hesitant to make any moves towards reducing oilsands activity. Protests against one company doing geological testing on Burnaby Mountain are more than a little displaced. As of last Wednesday, more than 100 people had been arrested for violating a court injunction. However, at another court hearing last Thursday, those people had their charges dropped, at least in part because the initial court order wasn’t clear. Kinder Morgan has now finished its testing. The protesters have gone home, because they don’t have anything to protest. Court injunctions are a part of our law and order system, although they must be clear if they are to mean anything. Violating court injunctions carries a fair bit of risk, something some people are quite prepared to take. A number of statements about native land claims have been made by protesters. There is no active claim on any part of Burnaby Mountain, most of which is owned by either Simon Fraser University or the City of Burnaby. In terms of Burrard Inlet and plans for oil tankers to traverse it, that is most certainly a legitimate concern of First Nation groups, as well as citizens of adjacent municipalities. Where this issue of shipping Alberta oil overseas will end is very uncertain. Kinder Morgan is not backing down on plans to twin its Trans Mountain pipeline. Meanwhile, declining oil prices and the increasing self-sufficiency of oil supply in North America could have a profound effect on the market for Alberta oil. It may well be, if oil prices continue to decline, that Alberta oilsands projects are no longer economically viable. That could lead to a withdrawal of plans to ship oil via pipeline to the West Coast. All of the attention paid to this issue will hopefully cause people to think about the place of fossil fuels in our society, the benefits we derive from them, and the risks that are entailed in relying on them. There is no clear answer to that question either. - Black Press
Nisga’a prove their critics wrong B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher It has been 15 years since I wrote a commentary objecting to the B.C. government pushing aside its own hard-won treaty process to reach an unprecedented land-and-cash settlement with the Nisga’a Nation for their ancient Nass River territory. My objection, and that of many others, was the imposition of a parallel state with collectively owned land enshrined for all time. This was an ailing NDP government rushing to enable a property ownership system that has demonstrated little but failure and suffering around the world. The Nisga’a are proving me wrong, and this was again demonstrated at
a little-noticed ceremony at the B.C. legislature last week. The B.C. government had just passed amendments to allow a gas pipeline through Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park, the first co-managed provincial park in B.C. history. Another bill enabled the Nisga’a Lisims government to impose industrial property tax on liquefied natural gas production. Legal documents were signed so the Nisga’a legislature can do the same this week. In recent years, the Nisga’a disposed of concern about collective land restrictions by adopting a private property system. And Supreme Court of Canada decisions have repeatedly answered protests about the establishment of a parallel state – that’s what it is, so get used to it. The Nisga’a have moved to assemble four fee-simple tidewater
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sites for LNG terminals, joining the Haisla Nation at Kitimat in reaching aggressively for a modern economy through gas export. The Nisga’a have partnered with TransCanada Corp. on a 900-km pipeline to supply the $11-billion LNG project led by Petronas for the Prince Rupert port. And they don’t intend to stop there. “We want to be part of the Canadian business establishment,” said former Nisga’a Nation president Joe Gosnell. The signing ceremony was briefly disrupted by one of a small group of Vancouver-based Nisga’a who have been using modern protest tactics against this decision. We weren’t consulted, it’s a desecration of victims of a volcanic eruption, it’s a threat to eelgrass beds, and so forth, say wellrehearsed young men with video cameras running.
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Nisga’a President Mitchell Stevens has patiently and repeatedly explained that Nisga’a legislature rules were relaxed to allow every hereditary chief to speak to elected leaders on this pivotal move. After that it received the required two-thirds majority support. Gosnell, the revered chief negotiator who carried the treaty over the goal line in 2000, moved slowly with the help of an ornately carved cane to speak at a reception. He seemed genuinely surprised that he has lived long enough to see the fruits of generations of labour. Gosnell recounted the 1887 paddling trip down the B.C. coast from the Nass Valley to Victoria to present the Nisga’a territorial claim, where the tribal leaders were turned away on the steps of the legislature by Premier William Smithe. It would take until
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1910 for Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier to promise a settlement, and until 1949 for Nisga’a Chief Frank Calder to be elected to the B.C. legislature. In 2000, when the treaty received royal assent in Ottawa, Gosnell took part in a ceremonial burning of the Indian Act and got to work on implementing self-government. And on Nov. 27, 2014, B.C. Liberal, NDP and independent MLAs voted unanimously to open the way to an industrial future for the Nisga’a. “That’s what being alive means to me today,” Gosnell said. “You’ve got to have big dreams. Maybe all those dreams won’t come true, but at least you have the ability to dream big. And boy, are we ever dreaming big.” Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Letters Misleading information in column I would like to correct the misinformation in Tom Fletcher’s Nov. 20 column “What to do with School Boards?” Mr. Fletcher implies that local teachers’ associations organize all-candidates’ meetings in order to control the questions. He also states that local associations finance certain candidates and
instruct teachers to vote for them. In our recent local trustee elections, the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) partnered with the Fraser-Cascade Teachers’ Association (FCTA) to provide a forum for all community members to ask questions. The public was invited to submit questions to DPAC either
by email or at the meeting. The moderator of both the Agassiz and Hope meetings (a nonteacher) was in charge of asking the questions. The diversity of questions reflected the range of interests in our community. Further, the FCTA did not provide financial assistance to any candidates; neither
did the FCTA instruct members who to vote for. Before making such statements, Mr. Fletcher needs to ensure they are accurate for the sake of both his own credibility and the reputation of those he defames. Lynne Marvell, President, FraserCascade Teachers’ Association
Waiting on response to pipeline question So far neither Mr. Toth nor anybody else from Trans Mountain have answered my question regarding pipeline safety. My point, since Oct. 16, is that if there is a line rupture, the respective valves have to be very gradually closed to prevent a pressure spike. So, a large amount of oil will be spilled unless the oil can be diverted to a
surge tank. Mr. Toth, the senior project director for the Trans Mountain expansion project, knows a significant amount of oil will be spilled before the valve upstream can be closed, even if we assume they can instantly respond to an emergency. So why has he so far refused to tell us if surge tanks are part of every valve installation? If
not, why not? Perhaps they believe that inundating us with feel-good commercials about how dedicated they are to pipeline safety is good enough. Or that they don’t really have to care what citizens think as long as the National Energy Board is stacked in their favour. Hartmut Schmid
Difference between racism and predjudice Re: New mayor’s comment was a ‘naive, innocent mistake,’ Letters (Nov. 27) I just read a letter to the editor in defense of Wilfried Vicktor’s statement at the candidates meeting in regards to “cute little paddles.” While I was not there, friends
whom have been in Hope all their lives and know Wilfried and remember the town politics of that time, also know what he said was meant with malice and was not innocent at all. Ruth Renwick claims she knows racism due to her experience in Europe at a hostel thinking she
was American. Are you kidding me? You equate that to racism natives face everyday in Canada? I am truly disappointed that the newspaper even published her letter. Does Ruth Renwick know the difference between racism and prejudice? Lorne Fortune
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Vehicle tail lights should be on when it’s raining It’s me again - what this time? We had to go to Vancouver last Tuesday. It was raining – two inches in 24 hours. Rooster tails behind cars and trucks with no tail lights on. It should
be a law if wipers are on, tail lights come on automatically. In the ‘90s, we had an Oldsmobile that had rear fog lights – yes rear fog lights (two big red lights brighter than tail lights). A
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History in Hope Taken from The Hope Standard archives DECEMBER 1954 • Members of Hope’s Amateur Boxing Club walk off with three winning awards at the Bronze Gloves competition • The Village election, the largest ever in Hope, sees Martin Kester returned to the commission and two new men, Frank Rolufs and Angus MacIsaac, installed • One man is killed as two oil tankers plunge 800 feet to the CNR tracks below the highway near the Hell’s Gate fish ladder • A one-year-old baby girl dies in a tragic log cabin fire • About 125 children, accompanied by their parents, attend the Hope Eagles annual Christmas Tree and Concert • Money From Home starring Dean Martin and Pat Crowley is playing at Hope Cinema DECEMBER 1964 • Rene Pelletier, operator of Pinewoods Lodge at Manning Park, receives a park permit to develop a ski area in the Gibson Valley • An estimated $8,000 in damage is done in an accident at Jones Creek when a new station wagon collides with a transport semi-trailer truck • A rash of frozen water pipes and stalled cars follow the plunge of the mercury to
sub-zero temperatures • Former fire chief Les Delong comes within 20 votes of gaining a seat on council during the municipal election • Lois Niessen wins the Royal Bank trophy for attaining the highest marks in the junior 4-H classes as well as a cup donated by R. Fairhurst for perfect attendance • CNR patrolman Joaquim Figueiredo Da Costa, 35, of Yale is killed Christmas Day when his speeder collides with a freight train DECEMBER 1974 • Teachers in Hope school district will receive salary and allowance increases amounting to 16.8 per cent over the 1974 scale • Town council votes four to one against rezoning the property at Fifth Avenue and Park Street to allow construction of an RCMP headquarters there • New wage rates and employment qualifications for the arena project are set by the board of management • Fraser-Cheam Regional Hospital District approves $100,000 to pay for a new laboratory at Fraser Canyon Hospital • Fraser-Cheam Regional District approves in principle the issuing of licences for neighbourhood pubs in
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unorganized areas • Bill Hartley, Minister of Public Works, presents a $1,373 cheque to the Hope Recreation Commission to cover one third the cost of reconstruction of the tennis courts in Memorial Park DECEMBER 1984 • Four Hope curlers (Don Druet, Glenn Wejr, Ray Mroz, and Dan Mallari) will travel to Saskatchewan in March to represent B.C. in a national championship • River Construction Ltd. is awarded a $561,810 contract to build the Tom Berry Road bridge on the Coquihalla Highway over Silverhope Creek • A minor rock slide in the Fraser Canyon knocks out power from Hope to Boston Bar for about an hour • The cost of operating the town of Hope is expected to drop by about $33,000 next year, according to the recently released 1985 provisional budget • Yale now has a community committee to spearhead revitalization efforts in the area • Hope Secondary takes top honours at a Maple Ridge junior girls basketball tournament, while the senior girls team finishes second at their event
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Hope Scrabble Club: Queue, quixotry, zymurgy. If you are a serious Scrabble player looking for a challenging game, this is the group for you. Tuesday, Dec. 9 10 a.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca
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CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION
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Hope Community Choir: Hope Community Choir is a mixed secular choir who sing for the sheer joy of singing, come and join us. Tuesday, Dec. 9 7 p.m. United Church 310 Queen St. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY Westie Army Cadet Training: The cadet program prepares youth ages 12 to 19 to become the leaders of tomorrow through fun yet challenging activities. Wednesday, Dec. 10 6:30 p.m. Hope Legion 344 Fort St. 1789trg@gmail.com Christmas Music Festival: Piano prelude starts at 6:30 p.m. with the concert starting at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation of a non-perishable food item or cash to Holly Days. Wednesday, Dec. 10. Grace Baptist Church 949 Third Ave. 604-869-5886 Old Meets New: Bring your favourite old books down to the library tonight and learn from the pro! Nat Baker of Baker’s Books will be on hand to share his experience and knowledge of old and antiquarian books and show you how to look up your books online and how to get a sense of what they may be worth. Use the library public internet stations or bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone and connect to the WiFi. Wednesday,
Dec. 10 6:30 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca
THURSDAY Sounds of Christmas: Enjoy the best breakfast ever, see Do It Yourself Christmas items by Jennifer Heino, and hear a special lady named Crystal Hicks tell her life story through word & song. Crystal has an absolutely amazing voice and often performs with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as well as on many TV programs! Thursday, Dec. 11 9:15 a.m. Kimchi Restaurant 821 6th Ave. 604-869-8420 cwchope@outlook.com
FRIDAY Holiday Pet Pics: Pictures by Shanon Fischer, served up with hot chocolate and goodies plus homemade, gluten-free treats for the pupsters! All proceeds benefiting Our Last Hope Animal Rescue Society. Pictures by donation – minimum $10. Prints by order. Call to reserve your pet portrait time. Friday, Dec. 12 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our Last Hope Animal Rescue Society Adoption Centre, 222A Commission St. 604-749-7150
SUNDAY Happy Knit Group: Bring your knitting and share in the conversation about patterns and projects, ideas and yarns. Beginners and all abilities are welcome so head on down to the library to spend some time chatting with other knitters at this cozy fireside knitting circle. Sunday, Dec. 7 1:30 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca
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Community
New Christmas craft fair
Two women who are relative newcomers to Hope are planning their first annual Last Chance Christmas Craft Fair next weekend. “We want this to be a handcrafts-only event with high quality gift items and Christmas goodies,” said Lorraine McDonald, who moved to Hope this past summer. “We know it’s a small town and there are other craft fairs, but we hope to add to what’s already offered and give artisans another opportunity to display and sell their arts and crafts in a beautifully-decorated Christmas setting.” McDonald and her friend Cindy Schoenit will use the table rental sales and admission to support the efforts of the Joshua Project, a food and clothing program for the disadvantaged held at the Hope Centre. “We have 30-plus vendors with a variety of unique handcrafted items,” said McDonald. “We’re delighted with the quality of the items to be offered and believe shoppers will be impressed as they take this ‘last chance’ to pick up that perfect gift or stocking stuffer.” The women received several Christmas trees, lights and decorations from local residents to
Chapel of Hope Funeral Home invites you to our 1tst Annual
Holiday Remembrance Service Thursday, December 11 at 7pm
Martin Brothers Chapel of Hope 1270 Ryder Street, Hope Come join us for a presentation on coping with holiday grief in memory of your loved ones lost. SUBMITTED PHOTO
We hope that you, your family and friends will join us.
Lorraine McDonald showcases some of her handmade crafts that will be featured at the Last Chance Christmas Craft Fair in Hope on Dec. 13. Partial proceeds from the event will benefit the Joshua Project.
set up and decorate throughout the venue. “We also rummaged through our church’s storage area and found some great Christmas banners and other decorations, so we’re excited to see how we can make it all come together for a cozy Christmas ambience,” McDonald added. The Last Chance Christmas
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Please call if you have any questions - 604 869-8229. The holidays are a difficult time for many people who have lost someone loved. We invite you and your family to attend a special Holiday Remembrance Program in honor of those who have died and in support of those who still live. A practical presentation on coping with holiday grief will be followed by a candle lighting ceremony in memory of loved ones. Beginning at 6:30 pm, we invite you and your family to write on a snowflake the name(s) of loved ones you wish to remember.
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Let’s talk. You’ve probably seen us on the news recently regarding Burnaby Mountain and our Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project.
SOME FACTS
I think it would be good for us to talk.
The Trans Mountain Pipeline has been operating between Edmonton, AB and Burnaby, BC
We’ve talked a lot with communities about their concerns and in Burnaby the feedback was to look into routing the pipeline through Burnaby Mountain, rather than through their streets and neighbourhood.
since 1953. In April 2012, we proposed to expand the pipeline by building a second pipeline
Our work on the mountain over the past few weeks has been a part of that feasibility study. Though we estimate it will cost Kinder Morgan $40 million more than the original route through residential streets, we want to acknowledge the best interests of the residents of Burnaby.
alongside the original. Our goal for the entire route has been to build adjacent to the existing pipeline within our existing right-of-way. However, sometimes there are good reasons to look at other options, such as safety
We are drilling two 6-inch diameter test holes to investigate the possibility of routing the pipeline through Burnaby Mountain. We are being respectful of the environment, and when we are done, we will leave the mountain as healthy as we found it.
concerns, residential or industrial development that has expanded since the original pipeline was built, or environmental considerations.
Unfortunately, demonstrators chose to block our crews from doing their work and, in order to maintain the safety of our employees, contractors and the public, we were forced to pursue legal action to secure our worksite. Freedom of speech is fundamental to our way of life. Equally so is the Canadian right to go to work and conduct business safely. We have always believed these two principles can coexist if we all communicate.
We’ve been engaging with Aboriginal groups, Landowners, communities and stakeholders since April 2012. We’ve reached agreements with 18 Aboriginal groups, to date. The current work on Burnaby Mountain is to study the proposed route through Burnaby Mountain. Our application is before the National Energy
We believe we have been good neighbours for over sixty years in local communities, including the City of Burnaby, and it is very important for us to continue open relationships.
Board, an independent federal agency, to determine if the project should be approved to proceed in Canada’s best interest. Ultimately, the federal government will make the final decision.
We have conducted many workshops and open houses, met with thousands of people and continue to respond to questions daily. The feedback we have received to date has made our project better and has resulted in important changes to our route.
The National Energy Board has a recognized process to voice concerns, ask questions and introduce evidence for consideration. Over 1,600 people in BC and Alberta have
Trans Mountain made a commitment to everyone who participated in our consultation that we would listen closely and do our best to respond to concerns.
registered to participate. If approved to proceed, construction of the expansion would begin in mid-2016 and would
Our work on Burnaby Mountain is part of keeping that commitment.
be in operation by late 2018.
On behalf of all the people who work on the pipeline and project, I truly hope we can keep talking throughout the process. Your input is important to us. We’ll be providing more opportunities for dialogue in the coming weeks. Go to TransMountain.com for more information. We welcome the opportunity to talk.
Many other project details and information about upcoming opportunities for dialogue can be found on our website www.TransMountain.com
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Community
Rec centre hosts acoustic Christmas concert
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Violinist Jenny Banai and guitarist Christine Schroeder will be in Hope this Sunday for an acoustic Christmas concert. The performance will feature the friends singing mostly classic Christian carols as well as a couple songs that aren’t as well known, including one written by Schroeder. The duo will also be playing several different instruments. “It’s still early in December, so it’s just about getting into the spirit of Christmas,” said Schroeder. “It’s amazing reading the lyrics of these old carols, how rich they are and how they convey the meaning of Christmas. It’s nice to have crowd participation and be there all together.” Both artists have connections to the community – Banai’s aunt, uncle and grandmother currently live in Hope and Schroeder’s dad’s cousin is former councillor and resident Steve Schroeder. Banai picked up her great grandfather’s violin at the age of 10 and has not stopped playing or singing since. She’s currently collaborating with producers/ artists Jordan Klassen and Daniel Klenner on her debut album at The Space Studios in Vancouver. Banai hopes to preserve an intimate and creative sound for her unconventional melodies, which are woven together with words of passion for life, love and the author of both. Schroeder is an alternative folk artist from Vancouver who performs at various venues around the Lower Mainland. She comes from a musical family and has been singing and playing guitar for most of her life. With an Associate of Arts in Music & Ministry Diploma, Schroeder is frequently found leading and arranging music for many Vancouver area churches. She also recently toured Asia, Africa and Australia singing for many church groups. Her love and passion for singing and creating music has trickled over to other projects including having her perform as a guest on al-
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KERRIE-ANN SCHOENIT / THE STANDARD
Christine Schroeder (left) and Jenny Banai will be performing an acoustic Christmas concert in Hope on Dec. 7 at the recreation centre. Tickets are $15 in advance or at the door.
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A16 Hope Standard Thursday, December 4, 2014
Sports Busy opening week for senior Mustangs
Barry Stewart
The Hope Standard
I had intended to get some photos of the Hope Secondary senior girls’ basketball practice on Monday — but a fellow choir member told me at Sunday mass that her daughter would be playing in Hope on Monday. I emailed head coach, Jeff Kuhn — lead pastor at Grace Baptist Church — to confirm when the game would start. “Jeff, do your girls have a game at HSS tomorrow? 6:15?” “Yes… St. John Brebeuf. We’re not ready for it…but it’s coming anyway.” “I heard from the mother of a Brebeuf player,” I added. “Did you get any scoop about their team?” asked Kuhn. “Just that they are a bunch of Catholics… so look out for the ‘Hail Mary’ plays, LOL!” “Thanks…if only I could get them to kneel when we are shooting,” replied the coach. As it turned out, that might have been a good plan. The Mustangs’ shooting was in need of a few prayers, especially in the third quarter, where the visitors padded their lead by an extra 10 points on their way to a 48-30 win. The first quarter was tight, with Brebeuf only leading by two foul shots — and by the half-time break, Hope was only behind by eight points. Azalia John and Amanda Lancaster led the Mustangs with eight points each in the first half and Lancaster added another eight in the second half. “I was really happy with our first half,” said Kuhn on Tuesday. “Really happy, overall. “Obviously, we ran out of gas. We were about two weeks behind where I wanted us to be in our preparation,” he added. “We had
BARRY STEWART / THE STANDARD
Sydne Mitchell (left) and Azalia John put the pressure on a St. John Brebeuf player in Monday’s season opener for the senior Mustangs, at Hope Secondary.
just learned the full-court press and it was starting to work. It takes a lot of effort, though, so the girls got tired and I think that affected their shooting in the second half.” Kuhn said the loss of four starters to graduation has changed the attributes of his line-up. “We’re trying to capitalize on our strength, which is our speed,” he explained. “Several of our girls are really quick, so we’re trying
to make our defence be our best offence. I thought our zone defence was really tough, going for the ball aggressively.” The team is working on their tenacity in practice and in games, spurred on by a new program Kuhn has initiated. “We call it ‘Maniac of the Day,’” said Kuhn. “The team manager keeps track and the girls get points for things like steals, back tips (knock-aways from
sneaking up from behind), deflections, offensive rebounds and other great plays. They also lose points for fouls and turnovers. “The bottom three get to run five laps after practice and the winner gets a Maniac-of-the-Day point. When they get five points, they get a T-shirt that says ‘Mustang Maniac’ on front. Azalia was our maniac last night and she’s got four points so far,” said the coach. “I’ve got two tickets for the Globe-
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trotters’ game for the player who gets the most Maniac points this season.” The senior boys had their season opener on the road versus Abby Christian last night (after press time). The girls and boys host Agassiz tonight, with the girls’ tipoff at 6:15 p.m. and the boys at 8 p.m. It’s a busy week for the girls, as they are in the Agassiz tournament this weekend, with their first game at 6:15 p.m. on Friday
against L.V. Rogers. The senior girls host their own eight-team Winter Invitational tournament on the Dec. 12-13 weekend. Hope faces Lake Country in the opener, at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. Donations at the door will go toward the basketball program. Thursday, Dec.18, past grads will try to school the current Mustangs in the annual alumni games. The women play at 6:15 p.m. and the men at 8 p.m.
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BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
LLOYD’S UTILITIES, gas, oil & propane furnaces, class A gas fitter. (604)869-1111 or (604)869-6544
DAVE’S PLUMBING, licensed, insured, gas fitter, for all your plumbing needs. Call (604)869-4566
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PART-TIME POSITIONS FOR RECREATION, CULTURE & AIRPARK SERVICES The Fraser Valley Regional District has the following PartTime positions available for Recreation, Culture and Airpark Services located in Hope, BC: Competition #2014-35 – Recreation Assistant Competition #2014-36 – Daycare Attendant
For further details on these positions and the Fraser Valley Regional District please visit our website at www.fvrd.bc.ca.
FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
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BOARDING
The successful candidates must be available for shifts from 4 to 8 hours in duration, anytime between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., and/or split shifts and temporary shifts, inclusive of evenings, weekends and some holidays.
ELECTRICAL
KENLIN ELECTRIC, residential, rural, commercial, new construction, reno’s. Call (604)860-8605
LABOURERS
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION
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604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
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PETS
2 TINY female hand raised puppies, Yorkie-X. Asking $800. 604-820-8263 or 604-300-3519.
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
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PETS
MOVING & STORAGE
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
BARCLAY FLETCHER CONTRACTING, complete home reno’s, additions & more. (604)869-1686
FULL TIME seasonal farm worker required for Berry Farm. Daytime work with some evenings and weekends required. $11/hr up to 50 hours/week. Piece rate if applicable. Anticipated start date February 15/14 Education and experience not required. Work includes pruning cultivate, weed, harvest, sort, pack crops. Work is outdoors in all types of weather. Some heavy lifting and able to work with others. Resumes only accepted by e-mail at blueberries@gaskinfarms.com
888 3rd Ave Hope Quality handmade items 30 Tables (space available) $1 at door or food bank item Partial Proceeds to the Joshua Project for info: booladesign@gmail.com
BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving, various colors $900. 250-494-4092. sm.white@shaw.ca
MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca
HELP WANTED
THE DISABILITY TAX Credit. $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit.$15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg). Covers: Hip/Knee Replacements, Arthritic Joints, COPD. For Help Applying 1-844-453-5372
INTRODUCTIONS
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CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD
SOAR is Pacific Coastal Airline’s in-flight magazine. This attractive business & tourism publication is published bi-monthly (6 times/year). Great impact for your BC Business. More than 280,000 passengers fly Pacific Coastal Airlines. Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email fish@blackpress.ca
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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
Sat Dec 13 ~ 10 am - 4 pm Hope Centre
FRASER CANYON GLASS, for all your glass repairs, windshields domestic & imports. (604)869-9514
Retro Designs/Antiques Fair. OCT 19 10am-3pm. Croatian Cultural Ctr 3250 Commercial Drive. Adm. $5.
Are You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783
CHRISTMAS CORNER
AFFORDABLE GIFT IDEAS Quilted items, baked items, kitchen crafts, Christmas cakes, jewellery, accessories & more
MIND BODY SPIRIT
2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.
16
Last Chance Craft Fair
Abbotsford Exhibition Park
CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services...
EDUCATION
CHRISTMAS CORNER
ABBOTSFORD
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FLEA MARKET
LOCAL logging company looking for full time processor operators. Competitive wages and benefits plan. Experience an asset but would be willing to train. Email resumes to: smallpinelogging@yahoo.ca
GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM
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DIRECT B2B Sales Agents needed throughout BC selling to retail businesses only. Requires presenting and securing contracts. Management positions available if you wish to take over a territory. Nothing to buy, we pay you. Forward your resume and cover letter to dadams1202@gmail.com
SEPTIC TANKS
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
FRASER VALLEY SEPTIC Winter Special - 20% OFF (604)856-6177
PRECISION EXTERIORS, roofing, siding, windows, doors and more. WCB insured. Call (604)750-8025
ROGER’S UPHOLSTERY, furniture, windows, fabric, in-home & online estimates. Call 604-860-0939
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If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please submit a resume, along with a cover letter. Please quote the applicable Competition Number and send, in confidence, by December 12, 2014: jobs@fvrd.bc.ca or mail to: Human Resources Department Fraser Valley Regional District 45950 Cheam Avenue Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 or fax confidentially to: 604-702-5461
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Thursday, December 4, 2014, Hope Standard A19 PETS PETS
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RENTALS
HOMES WANTED
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WE BUY HOMES BC
545
FUEL Eagle Valley Premium
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
MISC. FOR SALE
SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029
SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
Hope, 688 Hudson Bay St. 2 bdrm rancher with lrge kitchen and master bdrm on lrge lot, backs on to municipal park. f/s, w/d pets negot. $850/m Avail. Dec. 1, Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077
SILVER CREEK
APARTMENT/CONDO
HOPE
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.
3 bedroom townhouse, 5 appl., soundproof, radiant heat, blinds, fenced yard, patio, 658 Coquihalla St., sunny side of town, N/S, no pets, D/D & Ref’s req. Available now. Call (604)869-6599
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1 bdrm mobile home in Senior’s Community, furnished or unfurnished.
YALE, 2+ bdrm, 1 bath, washer/dryer, fenced yard, close to river. $730/mo. Call (604)863-2301
FrontCounter BC has accepted an application made by TM Mobile Inc., of Burnaby, BC, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Lower Mainland, Surrey for a License of Occupation for the purpose communication site, powerline, and roadways situated on Provincial Crown in the vicinity of Hope, BC, for approximately 0.62 ha (more or less) for communication site, powerline, and roadway. The MFLNRO File Numbers that have been established for this application are 2411072, 2411508, and 2411055. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 200-10428 153 Street, Surrey BC V3R 1E1 or email to: FrontCounterBC.Surrey@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC until January 30, 2015. Front Counter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/search.jsp and look up the applications with the file numbers listed above. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the MFLNRO regional office in Surrey.
1030 3rd Ave. 2 Bdrm Apt. $650 1 Bdrm Apt. $600 Pet negotiable F/S Ross Fullbrook Royal LePage 604-792-0077
CARRIER OF THE MONTH pick a part
The Scrapper
Jacob says that he’s met some really nice people on his route and that it’s good exercise to be a carrier.
WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT
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Thanks to Panago for helping us honour our carriers.
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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land
CALL GORDON (604)240-3464
Jacob
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Coquihalla Courts
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WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Whereas GRAHAM PEARCE OVERBURY of 831 Gatensbury St, Coquitlam BC V3J 5H6 is indebted to HOPE TOWING LTD for the sum of $5213.64 for storage, parts, labour, towing plus publication of this notice, on a 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON, VIN #5HD1FBW136Y665409 and the said sum ought to have been paid and have not been paid, notice is hereby given that on Dec. 21, 2014, a date not less than 14 days after the first publication of this notice at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon the vehicle will be sold. Bids on the aforementioned vehicle will be received by the office of Hope Towing Ltd. up to 1:00 pm on Dec. 21, 2014. The vehicle may be inspected at Hope Towing Ltd, 1060
Classified Advertising: What a bright idea!
PRIVATE, neat, clean, tidy, 2 bedroom house. 4 appliances, ns/np. $600/month. Phone, messages or text 604-860-9076
RENTALS 706
HOMES FOR RENT
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
20305 Flood Road, Hope
MISC. WANTED
845
HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park. Cabin, Mobile homes, and R/V pads for monthly rentals, cable included. Call (604)869-1203 or (604)860-0652
New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $69,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
small to LARGE ads
FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.
CARS - DOMESTIC
2000 Ford Truck 1995. 1999 Ford Explorer 1995. 2000 Toyota RAV4 1995. 2003 Honda 2995. 2006 VW diesel 7888. 2006 Dodge pickup 4995. Eagleridge 855-200-3899
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS
$4.30 / 40lb bag when purchasing a pallet, or $5.10 / 40lb bag individually
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
AUTO SERVICES
HOPE, 2 vacant pads for rent in senior’s community. First 3 months free pad rent. Call Gordon 604-240-3464
WOOD PELLETS
COMPLETE SET of Star Trek VHS/ TV series, plus the movies. Value over $700 asking $325. Call (604)206-1953
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Hope Curling Club 1055 6th Ave 604-869-9344 or 604-869-5119
ABBOTSFORD. Handyman special. 3-bdrm mobile. Must be moved. $3000 obo. To view: 604-744-5491.
Call 604-703-4741 or 604-819-3593
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First Place
HOPE AUTO BODY, complete collision repair & restoration. www.hopeautobody.ca Call (604)869-5244
for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings or Meetings
UNDER $200
DROP LEAF TABLE & 2 chairs, solid wood, great for an apt. $120. 604-869-7176
HALLS
HALL RENTAL
• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 524
TRANSPORTATION
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COLLIE Doodle pups born Oct 17. Mom is a Rough Collie (45 lbs) & dad is a small Standard Poodle (50 lbs). Both have health clearances (eyes, hips, elbows). 2 Very curly males avail, 1 black & 1 unique blue merle. Intelligent, gentle, easy to train, good with children & animals, low to no shed. Similar in looks & in nature to the Golden Doodle. We are a 4H (agility, obedience, showmanship) family. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog. Pups will have 1st shots and deworming. Ready Dec. 12, Mission $950. 604.820.4827
REAL ESTATE
Whereas GLADYS EDNA VIVIER of 67851 Othello Rd Site 5, M/A PO Box 273 Rosedale, BC V0X 1X0 is indebted to HOPE TOWING LTD for the sum of $3337.09 for storage, parts, labour, towing plus publication of this notice, on a 2001 DODGE DAKOTA, VIN# 1B7GG22N71S254132 and the said sum ought to have been paid and have not been paid, notice is hereby given that on Dec 21, 2014 a date not less than 14 days after the first publication of this notice at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon the vehicle will be sold. Bids on the aforementioned vehicle will be received by the office of Hope Towing Ltd up to 1:00 pm on Dec. 21, 2014. The vehicle may be inspected at Hope Towing Ltd, 1060 5th Ave, Hope BC. WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
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DECEMBER HOLIDAY CASH UP TO
$1,500 HOLIDAY CASH ON SELECT MODELS*
2015 SIGN&DRIVE 0 $
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NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL VEHICLE SCORE FOR SAFETY†
2015 SIERRA CREW CAB DENALI MODEL SHOWN
2015 ACADIA SLE-1
NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL VEHICLE SCORE FOR SAFETY†
37,395 $ 195 0 FWD STARTING FROM
INCLUDES $750 HOLIDAY BONUS†, FREIGHT & PDI.
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BI-WEEKLY LEASE FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $38,925‡. INCLUDES $750 HOLIDAY BONUS†, $1,500 LEASE CASH, FREIGHT & PDI.
2015 ACADIA DENALI MODEL SHOWN
2015 TERRAIN SLE-1
2014 TERRAIN AWARDED “HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.”##
29,375 $ 166 0 FWD STARTING FROM
INCLUDES $750 HOLIDAY BONUS†, FREIGHT & PDI.
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BI-WEEKLY LEASE FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $30,375‡. INCLUDES $750 HOLIDAY BONUS†, $1,000 LEASE CASH , FREIGHT & PDI.
2015TERRAIN DENALI MODEL SHOWN
HURRY IN, OFFERS END JANUARY 2ND
BCGMCDEALERS CA BCGMCDEALERS.CA
ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator GMC Terrain (3SA) or GMC Acadia (3SA). Freight ($1,650/$1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA and dealer administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required.*Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible GMC. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,500 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year GMC light or heavy duty pickup (except Canyon); delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 thought January 2, 2015. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. **Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from December 2, 2014 through January 2nd, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 model year GMC. General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ‡Lease based on a purchase price of $30,375/$38,925 (including $1,000/$1,500 lease credit and a $670/$670 loyalty bonus) for a 2015 Terrain AWD (3SA)/Acadia AWD (3SA). Bi-weekly payment is $166/$195 for 48/48 months at 0.9%/0.9% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment/trade. Total obligation is $17,301/$20,249, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,865/$19,726. Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, dealer fees, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ##The GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. †U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).
Call Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC at 604-869-9511, or visit us at 945 Water Avenue, Hope. [License #7287]
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A RESOURCE FOR 55+ LIVING
DECEMBER 2014
A guide to information & services for Hope & area adults
Hospice offers caregiver support
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raser Canyon Hospice Society is not just for those who are terminally ill. The non-profit organization provides support and complimentary therapies to any individual caring for aging parents, spouses and loved ones with a chronic illness, disability or palliative diagnosis either at home or in a facility such as long term care, assisted living and independent living. “When someone you love has an illness or disability most of your time and energy goes towards providing for their needs. In doing so, people often start to neglect their own health and wellbeing,” said Hospice coordinator Ashleigh Erwin. “Our caregiver services exist to offer support, build resiliency, create friendships with others in similar situations, access resources, as well as pamper those who so selflessly give themselves to others within a safe and positive environment.” According to Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association, six in 10 Canadians (57 per cent) either personally suffer from a chronic illness or have a sufferer in their
immediate family. A recent study published by Fraser Health Authority shows that Hope has the highest senior population per capita in the Fraser Health Authority region, now surpassing even White Rock. Fraser Canyon Hospice Society was started in 1995 by a group of dedicated community members who understood the importance of having hospice palliative care supports available in the community of Hope. Now the dedicated board members
and volunteers provide palliative and bereavement support to more than 100 clients per year in Hope, Boston Bar, Yale, and Manning Park. All programs offered are free of charge, including a monthly relaxation group, helping hands caregiver support group, advanced care planning workshops, weekly walking group, and resource library. There are also reflexology services and reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and
Healthy Choices FOR SENIORS
relaxation that promotes healing. Hospice volunteer Susan DeLong said she’s realized there is a great need for more education around the challenges of being a caregiver. “Too many people find themselves in the midst of a family health crisis and are ill prepared for the personal, relational, and financial costs of dealing with that crisis,” she said. “My desire is to partner with others who are addressing the growing needs of caregivers in our region.” DeLong pointed out that for some participants, discussions helped them bring up ideas for change with their loved ones, while others received added support when their loved ones’ health deteriorated quickly. “As a volunteer facilitator of the helping hands caregiver’s support group, my heart was warmed when the welcome and supportive space we extended to the participants were received with trust,” she added. “Together we rested from our caregiving roles, told our stories, reflected on what we heard, and learned of resources that might benefit us and our loved ones.” For more information about Hospice programs or to register for one of their services, call 604-860-7713, email info@frasercanyonhospice.org or visit frasercanyonhospice.org
Fresh Produce / Organic Products Gluten-Free & Diabetic Friendly Products Single Serving Deli Options Smaller Meat Portions
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
559 Old Hope Princeton Hwy / 604-869-3663 / 8am-9pm 7 Days A Week
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elder financial fraud
lder fraud is a financial crime that targets older men and women who are often unable to recognize they are being victimized.
Elder financial fraud is a broad term that can be applied to a host of crimes, from stealing money or property directly from an individual to using an older person’s
call to
PRE-PLAN
your funeral wishes
NOW
property or possessions without permission. Many seniors are targeted through telemarketing scams in which elders are scared into giving money out of fear of losing their homes. Some are exploited by people closer to home who forge signatures or get an older person to sign over deeds or power of attorney. Criminals often see elderly men and women as easy targets. Seniors may be suffering from declining physical and/or mental health, which compromises their ability to defend themselves or even recognize they are being taken advantage of. Seniors also may be embarrassed that they were duped and not share their experiences with others as a result. But elder fraud also can be perpetrated by family members who aim to acquire an elderly relative’s assets. Recognizing scenarios where fraud may be committed can help men and women protect their elderly relatives from being victimized by elder fraud. T Confirm professionals are who they say they are. More than 170 designations and certifications are used within the financial industry to identify professionals. Some of them do not necessarily mean a person is qualified or can be trusted to handle an individual’s assets. Always ask a financial advisor if he is overseen by a government agency or is authorized to provide advice under the “fiduciary standard of care.” Be especially careful when dealing with advisors who try to push certain products or those who suggest shortcuts and blending services. Such professionals are not necessarily criminals, but they may have ulterior motives in mind and not be overly concerned about you or your loved one’s financial well-being. T Pay attention to your accounts. Unusually large withdrawals from automated teller machines or cashed checks with signatures that do not match the signature on the account are both indicative of fraud. If you are monitoring a loved one’s accounts, question any surges of activity in accounts that are normally somewhat inactive. T Ask a loved one to keep you abreast of changes in their will. Abrupt changes in a will or other financial documents should also cause concern. Family members caring for a senior should be aware of any major changes to important documents. T Monitor a loved one’s purchases. Sudden purchases, whether it’s an updated insurance policy or unnecessary home repairs, may be indicative of elder fraud. Elder financial fraud targets an often vulnerable segment of the population, and it’s often up to loved ones to protect their elderly relatives from being victimized by such crimes.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday, Dec 8 at 7pm Fraser Canyon Hospital (Conference Room downstairs)
A VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Come and see what we are all about.
COME TO OUR
OPEN HOUSE Funeral services designed & customized to be as special as your loved one lost
Drop by for Cake & Coffee at the Hope Constituency Office Friday, December 12 2pm-4pm
Laurie Throness, MLA CHILLIWACK/HOPE
Martin Brothers Funeral Services 1270 Ryder Street, Hope BC 604-869-8229 (24 hr) www.mbfunerals.com
#10-7300 Vedder Rd., Chilliwack, B.C., V2R 4G6 Phone: 604.858.5299 366A Wallace St, Hope B.C., V0X 1L0 Phone: 604-860-2113 Email: laurie.throness.mla@leg.bc.ca Facebook.com/LaurieThroness
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Healthy eating seminar in Hope
Care Transit: Care Transit is a volunteer service for individuals requiring transportation to medical appointments locally or throughout the Lower Mainland. 604-869-3396
Sheila Pither of the Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of BC leads a Heathly Eating for Seniors seminar at Hope Library in October. She discussed a variety of topics including the revised Canada Food Guide, maintaining healthy eating habits, and how to read a food label. The library regularly hosts Senior’s Coffee and Conversation on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and the Happy Knit Club on Sundays at 1:30 p.m.
Hope Community Services: Hope Community Services provides a wide range of services to seniors, children, youth, and families, as well as a volunteer bureau, thrift store, food bank, and emergency social services. 604-869-2466 Free Rein Associates: Free Rein Associates offers training services and resources in collaborative community partnerships. 604-869-2279
KERRIE-ANN SCHOENIT THE STANDARD
Hope and Area Transition Society: Hope and Area Transition Society provides programs and services to individuals and families affected by social issues. 604-869-5111
Meet and mingle There are several places in Hope where residents can meet new people, get involved and have a little fun. Hope Lions: Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of every month, September through June, at 6:30 p.m. at Kan Yon Restaurant 800 3rd Ave., jim_proctor@ telus.net Hope Rotary Club: Meetings are on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Kan Yon Restaurant 800 3rd Ave., info@ hoperotary.org
FRASER CANYON HOSPICE SOCIETY presents their 18th annual
CHRISTMAS TREE
Hope Eagles: 386 Fort St., 604-869-2560 Royal Canadian Legion: 344 Fort St., 604-869-5465 Canyon Golden Agers Club: 560 Douglas St., 604-869-5349 or 604 869-0655 Hope & District Arts Council: 349 Fort St., 604-869-3400 The Art Machine: 777 5th Ave., 604-869-3407 Fraser Canyon Hospital Auxiliary: 604-869-5890 Boston Bar North Bend Enhancement Society: ncarmichael@lookieloo.net
Hope Senior’s Peer Counsellors Society: Hope Senior’s Peer Counsellors Society helps promote the personal power of older adults so that they can make informed decisions for themselves by investigating, understanding and weighing all the options available. 604-860-0708 or 604-206-0202 Trails Crossing Friendship Centre: Trails Crossing Friendship Centre provides services and resources to the Aboriginal and Métis community and their families within Hope and the surrounding area. 604-869-9042
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at the Hope & District Recreation Centre Place a tag(s) on the “Tree of Hope” to remember loved ones who have passed on. Volunteers will be at the tree during the following times:
TUESDAY, DEC. 9 - 11:00 to 5:00 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10 - 1:30 to 5:30 THURSDAY, DEC. 11 - 11:00 to 4:30 FRIDAY, DEC. 12 - 11:00 to 4:30 SATURDAY, DEC. 13 - 1:30 to 4:30 TUESDAY, DEC. 16 - 11:00 to 5:00 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17 - 1:30 to 5:30 THURSDAY, DEC. 18 - 11:00 to 4:30 FRIDAY, DEC. 19 - 11:00 to 4:30
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS FOR YOUR TREE OR AS A GIFT WILL BE ON SALE. (Please note that Snowbaby ornaments are in a limited supply – only have 62)
Public support is so appreciated; funds raised help support the ongoing work of Hospice.
... a social lunch program for seniors
... a hot meal delivered to your door
Lunch with the bunch
Meals on Wheels
Northwest Harvest Church 888 Third Ave. $8 per person. Registration is required.
A home delivery meal service provided to seniors and persons in need.
Transportation is provided free of charge to those in need
For only $5 per meal, community volunteers will deliver a hot meal to your home on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11 am & 1 pm.
This program is partially funded through Fraser Health.
All meals are prepared by a local restaurant and meet the health and nutritional needs of each client.
Hope Community Services 604.869.2466 | 434 Wallace St.
To order your meals or to register please call 1-604-869-2466 ext 0
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