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StandardThe Hope WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2012

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LOCAL THEATRE GROUP STAGES PANTOMIME Christmas production brings to life familiar storybook characters

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Doc Walker and Miss Emily will perform in North Bend

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CP HOLIDAY TRAIN RETURNS DEC. 17

NEW SPORTS STORE OPENS IN HOPE

Kerrie-Ann SchoenitHope Standard

Hope Secondary School will soon be getting a weight room up-grade, thanks to a $3,000 School Community Connections Program grant.

� e project aims to provide more opportunities for sta� and students to focus on weight and strength training by enhancing the equip-ment already in place.

“It’s been a number of years since we’ve purchased any big ticket

items for the P.E. department and it was de� cient in a number of areas,” said principal Rosalee Floyd.

“In the last few years, we’ve add-ed personal � tness to our courses o� ered to students and it’s become really popular. Because of our growing need there, we wanted to see if we could also expand on our equipment and better meet the needs of our kids.”

� e upgrade will not only diver-sify the existing physical education opportunities, but facilitate the

potential of one-on-one personal training.

A $3,000 grant has also been awarded to Boston Bar Elementary Secondary School for a new green-house project that integrates the curriculum with stewardships and sustainability. � e initiative will provide ties to foods, nutrition, sci-ence, healthy choices, and garden-ing. � ere will also be experimen-tal learning through the creation, caring, planting, harvesting and canning processes.

“Boston Bar really will bene� t a great deal from this type of collab-orative, engaging holistic project for the community school as they are extremely remote and quite iso-lated,” said Wendy Colman, school district prevention coordinator.

“� is type of opportunity will bring community together is a positive, empowering, engag-ing way and increase individual, school and community capacity, resilience, awareness, knowledge and ability around food securities.”

Grant funding for local school projects

Ashton Gazely writes his letter to Santa on Saturday at the Hope Library. The event, sponsored by Friends of the Library and Hope & District Arts Council, featured Christmas story time and a visit from Santa himself.

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CP Holiday Train returns Dec. 17

The Canadian Pa-cific Holiday Train is once again rolling into town this month to raise money, food, and awareness about hun-ger.

The 14 brightly deco-rated cars are covered in hundreds of thou-sands of LED lights and artists perform on a modified boxcar that has been turned into a travelling stage. This year’s show features Juno award-winning country trio Doc Walk-er and Kingston, Ont. native Miss Emily.

Over their decade-plus time together Doc Walker has earned multiple top-10 and top-5 hits on Canadian radio and some of the music industry’s high-

est awards, including six CCMAs in 2008 alone, as well as the 2009 Juno for Country Recording of the Year for Beautiful Life.

Their sixth record, GO, also produced three top-10 singles, including the hit I’m Gonna Make You Love Me which peaked at No. 4 on the BDS coun-try chart and reached No.1 on the Chevrolet Top 20 Video Count-down.

Miss Emily’s vocals have been compared to the soul and power of Adele, and she’s already shared the stage with The Tragically Hip, Sam Roberts Band, and the Trews. Tragically’s Hip’s Gord Sinclair is also working on her

upcoming debut CD. Since 1999, the Holi-

day Train program has raised close to $6.4 million and about 2.6 million pounds of food for North American food banks. The train also reaches more than 150 communities each year for a combined distance of 10,000 ki-lometres. Items such as infant formula, canned meats, and spaghetti sauce are always in de-mand.

The train stops in North Bend on Dec. 17 at about 5 p.m. across from the CP bunk-house.

Bring a non-perish-able food item or mon-ey to the event in sup-port of the local food bank.

News

Five vehicles at Gardner GM were broken into sometime overnight between Nov. 28 and Nov. 29.

Police said the vehicles had ei-ther the passenger or rear window smashed in and various items were stolen.

“This comes as a huge expense to a local business and we want any-

one with any information to please come forward and speak to the po-lice,” said Const. Tracy Wolbeck.

Police do not have any suspects at this time.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Hope RCMP at 604-869-7750 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Theft at Gardner GM

The CP Holiday Train arrives in North Bend on Dec. 17. Graham Booth photo

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ChristmasOpen HouseOpen House

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The Hope Standard is accepting unwrapped gifts for Holly Days for ages newborn - 99!

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O’Mahony adjusting to new roleKerrie-Ann SchoenitHope Standard

It’s been a steep learning curve for Gwen O’Mahony since win-ning the Chilliwack-Hope bye-lection in April.

The former health care worker was elected halfway through the spring legislative session and spent a week in Victoria getting a crash course in politics.

“In many ways, it’s almost like you’ve walked in on the middle of a conversation,” said O’Mahony, who is the 88th female MLA in B.C. “Just when you think you’re getting a grasp, there’s something more to learn. You have to learn the legislative assembly protocols and there’s many of them. There’s a certain expectation. Question period is also really something – it’s lively and there’s heckling.”

Even though she hasn’t spent a lot of time on the legislature floor - the government cancelled the fall session – O’Mahony has had the opportunity to speak on a number of issues including the HST, dialysis in Chilliwack, and condition of people living in mo-bile parks.

“You might not think people are paying attention to what goes on in Victoria, but it’s not true,” she said. “People are very much aware of what their local repre-sentative is saying.”

Chilliwack-Hope is a diverse riding made up of several com-munities in a large geographi-cal region, which has made time management crucial for O’Mahony. She hired two full-time office staff immediately af-ter getting sworn in to assist with the workload. In addition to dealing with cases in the riding, O’Mahony regularly participates in caucus meetings all over the province. She also serves as the official opposition critic for skills training and deputy advanced education critic.

“If anybody is planning to be an MLA, you have to recognize the job is not a stable Monday to Friday and 9 to 5,” she said. “You

have be prepared to fulfill mul-tiple roles at any given time. You have to be adaptable to change - change in environment and change in scenarios.”

Earlier this year, O’Mahony organized a c o m m u n i t y forum with a panel of ex-perts to discuss the pending closure of the rehab unit at C h i l l i w a c k General Hos-pital. She’s also spent time ad-vocating for Sunshine Valley residents im-pacted by last year’s landslide and

the removal of truck wreckage from a swimming hole under-neath Spuzzum Creek Bridge.

“My goal is to try to be as col-laborative as possible and work with everybody on both sides of

an issue,” said O’Mahony.

“When we look at prob-lems, we of-ten focus on solutions. If you can step towards im-p r o v e m e n t , take those steps. Some-times there’s

black and white cases, but then other issues you have to count

the little successes.” In September, she embarked

on a provincial tour of universi-ties and found that the biggest concern for students is afford-ability. O’Mahony said students with a four-year degree currently graduate with about $26,000 in debt. High interest rates in B.C. make it even harder for people to payoff loans.

“During the byelection, I spoke a lot about the fact that we’re making education a pri-ority because we know that 80 per cent of all future careers and employment will require some post-secondary education and training,” she said. “We’ve come out very clear talking about the reinstitution of the needs-based student grant program. Educa-tion is really central to economic recovery.”

O’Mahony pointed out that several barriers, including af-fordability and the elimination of trades counsellors, are contribut-ing to the current 37 per cent skills training completion rate.

“One of the most alarming quotes I’ve heard is that eco-nomic recovery could be stifled for the first time in history not by the lack of financial capital but by what is known as human capital,” she added. “When people come to invest in Canada and British Columbia, they’re looking at the availability of workers. I think we need to think broader.”

O’Mahony is committed to moving forward with positive politics, collaborative approach-es, and putting each communi-ty’s interests first. Skills training, health care, and transportation will remain key areas of her plat-form heading into the spring provincial election.

“I’m not going to slow down at all,” she said. “If you really love your job, you find ways to be more knowledgeable, effective and efficient, and better ways to communicate with communi-ties. This is a position of servant-hood.”

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Gwen O’Mahony has been busy since becoming Chilliwack-Hope MLA.SUBMITTED PHOTO

“Just when you think you’re getting a grasp,

there’s something more to learn.”

Gwen O’Mahony

Celebrate-A-Life Christmas Tree

at the Hope & District Recreation Centre

Keepsake ornaments will be on sale, and funds raised help support the ongoing work of Hospice.

For more info please call Hospice Office 604-860-7713.

Wishing you a holiday season filled with memories of love.

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FRASER CANYON HOSPICE SOCIETYpresents their 16th annual

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. 11 - 11:00 to 5:00

Wednesday, Dec. 12 - 1:30 to 5:30Thursday, Dec. 13 - 10:30 to 4:30

Friday, Dec. 14 - 10:30 to 4:30Saturday, Dec. 15 - 1:30 to 4:30Tuesday, Dec. 18 - 11:00 to 5:00

Wednesday, Dec. 19 - 1:30 to 5:30Thursday, Dec. 20 - 10:30 to 4:30

Friday, Dec. 21 - 10:30 to 4:30

Thank You...Envision Financial

Cooper’s FoodsBuy & Save Foods

Lordco PartsPharmasave

Glen Traun LandscapingJ’s Husky

Van Noort’sRona

ForestersThe Citizen’s of Hope

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store Hours:Mon.-Fri: 9am-7pmSaturday: 9am-6pmSun & Holidays: 10am-5pm

Cost: $35.00Call: 604.869.2486

You may book an appointment with our registered nurse and

receive a half hour foot massage, care to nails,

corns and callouses,and referral to physician

and/or podiatrist when deemed necessary. Orthotics available.

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Over the counter (OTC) products are drugs and they require just as much care when taking them as medications your doctor prescribes. If an OTC drug doesn’t relieve the problem within a week, check with your doctor. Our pharmacists can help you choose the right OTC medication for your needs.

Here are a few tips for avoiding colds: Wash your hands often throughout the day. Keep active even in cold weather. Exercise helps strengthen the immune system. Avoid smoking. Eat well, especially vegetables and

fruit. Get plenty of rest. Throw away used tissues right away so the viruses they contain don’t infect others.

If you have a young child (over one year old) who is kept awake at night with a cough, try giving a teaspoonful of honey. It often soothes the throat and can reduce the cough reflex and help the child get a good night’s sleep.

We all know someone who is affected by cancer. It seems it is on the rise and it is. One of the reasons for this is that we are living longer and this gives the

cancer a longer time to grow. Antibiotics and vaccines have increased our life spans and our longer lives gives cancer a greater chance of getting established.

Personalized service is nice to receive especially when it comes to your medication. Talking to you about your medication matters is an important part of our job. It’s a role we feel good about. See you soon!

MUNICIPAL NEWSDistrict of Hope Holiday Closure

DISTRICT OF HOPE

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Season’s Greetings

The District of Hope would like to advise that the Municipal Office will close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday December 21st and will remain closed until 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday January 2nd, 2013.

For services during that time, please contact the Operations Yard at 604-869-2333.


Hope Community Services

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with a donation of food for the food bank

Christmas Hamper Applications are available at Hope Community Services until Dec. 13. Any person who feels they need a hamper may apply, Monday to Thursday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm - closed for lunch from 12 - 1 pm. Applicants must have proof of address and identi� cation for all people living in the house. The hampers will be available for pick up on December 20th. Donations may be

dropped off at Hope Community Services 434 Wallace St.All donations are gratefully accepted &

volunteers are always needed.

Allsys ComputersSALES, SERVICE & VIRUS REMOVAL

DAYS 2012

2% OF ALL SALESthrough Dec. 24

will be matched and donated to Holly Days

Star FM Points for Cans - listeners can bring non-perishable food items into the Chilliwack location and receive points for each food item. The food items will be divided between Hope

and Chilliwack food banks

Sears “Tree of Wishes” - Customers can purchase a gift for a child aged 9 - 16

years old. Gift ideas are on snow� akes on a tree in the store waiting for a

customer to pick up and purchase the gift.

The Hope Standard is collecting unwrapped gifts for all ages -

newborn to 99 during the month of December. Visit them duringtheir Christmas Open House,Friday Dec. 7 from 2 - 4 pm.

RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Free Rein in conjunction with Joe’s Restaurant & Lounge. December 7, 2012 from 11:00am – 3:00pm at Joe’s Restaurant & Lounge Outside Patio. For a donation of cash, food or an unwrapped toy receive Hot Chocolate

or Coffee and a baked item. For every Fish and Chip order for the day Joe’s Restaurant and Lounge will

donate $5.00 to Holly Days!

Hope Visitor Centre & Museum ComplexReceive 15% off all purchases (except stamps) with a donation to Holly Days.

CIBC is having a raf� e with proceeds going to

Holly Days!Tickets are

$2.00 ea or 2/$5.00PRIZES

1st - Christmas Wreath2nd - Food Hamper

GO INTO THE BRANCH TOPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS.

Hope Community Carol Festival

December 13 • Piano prelude by

Laurie Trayer at 6:30 pm• Concert starts at 7 pm

Grace Baptist ChurchAdmission is by donation of a non-perishable food item to Holly Days.

CP Holiday Trainin North Bend, B.C.

featuring award winningcountry trio Doc Walker plus folk-pop

musician Miss Emily.Monday, December 17

at 5 pm across from the CP bunkhouse.Bring a non-perishable food item or monetary donation in support of the

local food bank.

Store HourS: Mon.-Fri: 9am-7pmSaturday: 9am-6pm Sun & Holidays: 10am-5pm

MoonlightMadness Sale

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Custom Embroidery &

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in conjunction with the Winter Carnival And

Moonlight Madness is excited to bring to Hope,

The Heritage Festival!

DANCERS & MUSIC COME AND JOIN US FOR A NIGHT

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Friday December 7 • Downtown Hope5 pm Kick off the evening with the Tree lighting in Memorial Park.7- 7:30 pm C.E. Barry Band performs at Buy & Save Foods parking lot -

weather permitting7:30 CE Barry Choir will be caroling up & down Wallace St.8 - 8:30 pm CE Barry Band performs again at Buy & Save Foods parking lot

- weather permitting

Vendors, crafters and home-based businesseswill be located at503 Wallace(corner of Wallace St. & 5th Ave.) starting at 11 am


Store HourS: Mon.-Fri: 9am-7pmSaturday: 9am-6pm Sun & Holidays: 10am-5pm

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MOONLIGHT MADNESS SALE

Merry Christmas and ThankYou to all of our customers!

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Merry Christmas and ThankYou to all of our customers!

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• Infl atable Sport Carnival Games • Toboggan Run [courtesy of Hope MotorSports Group] • Outdoor Christmas movies & cartoons [courtesy of Hope Entertainment & Market] • Tables with Vendors, Crafters and Christmas Fundraisers • Tillicum Toy Drop (bring your gently used games, toys or puzzles) and you will be entered into a draw • Hayrides with Santa [courtesy of the Hope Lions] • Games, activities & more all around the park

Something for all ages!

1st Annual

will be entered into a draw • Hayrides with Santa • Games, activities & more all around the park around the park

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around the park

[courtesy of Hope Entertainment & Market] and Christmas Fundraisers • Tillicum Toy Drop

• Outdoor Christmas movies & cartoons [courtesy of Hope Entertainment & Market] and Christmas Fundraisers • Tillicum Toy Drop

[courtesy of Hope Entertainment & Market] and Christmas Fundraisers • Tillicum Toy Drop

• Outdoor Christmas movies & cartoons [courtesy of Hope Entertainment & Market]

and Christmas Fundraisers • Tillicum Toy Drop

Pet Photos

with Santa 4 - 7 pm

Coquihalla Veterinary Services,

591 Wallace

with a donation to

Spay Neuter Your

Pet Society.

Friday, Dec. 7th6:00-10:00pmMemorial ParkDowntown Hope

This event was made possible with help from:Romano’s graphic

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Sharon’s Deli & Lunch Bar

Hope Rotary

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Will truth die on Deficit Hill?

Whatever happens in the pro-vincial election five months from now, taxpayers should insist that it be the last spring vote.

Now I know this isn’t sexy like the horse race of popularity polls so loved by the TV news. But in-tegrity of public financial infor-mation is the next vital step in democratic reform, even more important than scheduled elec-tion dates. And the B.C. tradition of tabling untested election bud-gets, shutting down the legisla-ture and firing up the campaign buses, has to end.

The B.C. Liberals are on track to surpass the NDP on fudge-it budgets, having put millions into TV ads that insist the 2013 bud-get will struggle into the black.

This is the hill Christy Clark has chosen to die on.

Glen Clark set the modern bar with his 1996 election budget. Af-ter a run of red ink, it conjured a tidy little surplus that helped the NDP squeak out a win over the plaid-shirted Gordon Campbell.

Campbell’s noisy exit had its roots in his 2009 fudge-it bud-get, which clung to an outdat-ed $500-million deficit forecast that had already melted down along with banks, auto mak-ers and U.S. real estate. After the election, British Columbians found out we were really $2.8 bil-lion in the red.

Not one to waste a good crisis, Campbell ordered the harmo-nized sales tax.

Now Premier Clark and Fi-nance Minister Mike de Jong are proposing to balance the budget and shut down the HST money machine.

Clark gave a speech in Co-

quitlam the day before last week’s budget update, warning it “won’t be pretty.” And it’s not. In Sep-tember the current-year deficit forecast jumped above $1 billion, largely due to a glut of natural gas. The latest update pushed it near $1.5 billion.

Natural gas royalties are

bumping along the bottom, no big change there. But now coal prices and shipments are down, and a slow real estate market has pinched the flow of cash from Bill Vander Zalm’s legacy, the prop-erty purchase tax.

I erred in a previous column,

saying this year’s deficit is partly due to a staged repayment of fed-eral HST transition money. Not so.

That entire $1.6 billion was booked in last year’s budget, pushing that deficit to a record $3 billion. This means the cur-rent $1.5 billion bleeder is based strictly on current revenues, debt servicing and spending.

So how is this sucking chest wound going to suddenly heal next spring?

De Jong provided an early ver-sion of his answer in his Septem-ber financial statement. Amaz-ingly, it projects a recovery of more than $100 million in natural gas royalties next year. Hmmm. Liquefied natural gas exports to Asia are still years away, and the U.S., our only current energy ex-port customer, is developing its own huge shale gas and shale oil reserves.

In another forecasted miracle,

sales tax revenue is expected to dip by a mere $120 million as the old provincial sales tax returns next year. In 2014 it is projected to bounce right back to where it is today, around $6.1 billion.

That’s odd. When former fi-nance minister Kevin Falcon an-nounced the transition back to PST last May, he described an-nual revenue loss of about $500 million the first year, and more than $600 million the next.

Granted, business investment credits and HST rebates to the poor also end, saving the govern-ment a pile of cash as this signifi-cant tax reform dies.

But it still looks like another fudge-it budget, designed to help another premier avoid the politi-cal graveyard at the foot of Deficit Hill.

Tom Fletcher is legislative re-porter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

[email protected]

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

It’s believer bewareIt’s less than a month to the apocalypse. Have you finished your

Christmas shopping yet? Will you even bother, considering the end of the world is nigh?

The ancient Mayans predicted Armageddon for Dec. 21, 2012, the date they stopped calculating their calendar. That’s when the renowned astrologers and mathematicians said the 26,000-year grand cycle of evolution would cataclysmically crash to a halt.

The Mayans aren’t the only doomsayers.Christian denominations reference a Judgment Day that is the

culmination of a great battle between good and evil.Ancient Norse mythology foretold of a final showdown be-

tween the gods.There are physicists who calculate the end of mankind as a

mathematical inevitability, astronomers who say it’s only a matter of time until we’re all snuffed out by a collision with an asteroid or the demise of the sun, geologists who predict we’re one giant volcano eruption away from eternal darkness.

And don’t forget, there were some computer scientists who said Y2K would be the demise of us all.

Of course, for every doomsday scenario, there’s a screenwriter poised at a keyboard trying to turn it into the latest Hollywood blockbuster. There’s nothing like a little end-of-days escapist en-tertainment to help take your mind off your current problems, like paying the mortgage, and getting the kids to soccer practice.

It’s all enough to make you curl up in a ball on the couch and tune in for that marathon session of Dr. Phil you’ve been denying yourself for so long. Or maybe empty your bank account and go on one last spree of travel, trinkets and T-bone steaks.

Just keep in mind, when it comes to doomsday predictions, it’s believer beware.

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I attended the open house put on by Trans Mountain Pipelines at C.E. Barry this week.

This was about the proposal currently in the provincial and national approval processes which will twin the pipeline currently running through Hope.

It will use primarily the cur-rent right of way from Edmon-ton through to Burnaby and down to Sumas in Washington State.

The company had all their experts out and made a great presentation through story boards.

It seems really clear to me

that this option is superior en-vironmentally and economi-cally to the plan for the North-ern Pipeline route although over the next two years the argument will be put for both and the opportunity for views from all sides will be heard.

In my own case, I am inter-ested in the catastrophic risk management plan (since we are prone to earthquakes). The company has promised to get back to me on that point and the approval authorities will certainly require such assur-ances.

However, my purpose for writing is to emphasize for readers the positive economic

impact for Hope as it is easy to get lost in all the detail.

The company states that in excess of $1.2 million annual taxes will be generated from the increased assessment after the project is completed.

Currently about $600 thou-sand is generated. By way of example, this injection would fund the annual deficit in local road reconstruction ($150,000 is budgeted but engineering evaluation says $800 thousand is required).

Alternatively the costs to remediate the obsolete land-fill site could be mitigated or if the above issues are all dealt with soon (definitely wishful

thinking given the overall eco-nomic climate!), the increase would represent about $222 per household annually avail-able for disposition as district council determines.

The province, in my opinion, gives arbitrary and insufficient support for municipal budgets.

Add to that its penchant for downloading its responsibili-ties, as well as using condition-al grants to gain local support for the government of the day, it would be nice to have the power to better fund our own priorities for a change. Ap-proval of this project would be a good start.

Earl Rowe

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The new Trails Cross-ing board consists of Crystal Kimber, Barbar Faris, Harvey Robinson, Carl Stromquist, Leslie Whittaker, and Joshua Lemmens as president.

A new vision and mandate for the centre and the community has been proposed to work towards self-sustainabil-ity. The plan is to open a new media centre and the

Trails Crossing Gallery and School for carving, crafts and arts. The gal-lery is planned to open in the new year, with a school that will focus on workshops in carving that includes masks, poles, bows, cedar crafts, flutes, as well as leather crafts such as moccasins, tan-ning, working with ani-mal hides, leather crafts, as well as cedar basket

making, beading, weav-ing, and loom work. It is Trails Crossing’s desire to create a venue for all ages and traditions to have an influence in the commu-nity and to work together being creative and to learn together about the past and how it helps us build a better future. The gallery will showcase local artist work and provide a place to have showings

and openings for works they have made by hand to encourage a cottage in-

dustry as well as draw in tourism into our town.

Joshua Lemmens

The executive and members of Hope Station House would like to thank the folks at Camp Sque-ah for helping out with the removal of old materials from the outside steps and porch railing at the Sta-tion House.

Thank you to Hilbert Corbett for his generous do-nation of a truck load of road mulch for the Station House as we need more parking spaces for the addi-tional folks that are coming here on a regular basis.

Special thanks this week to the young men from the EXCELL Program here in Hope, George Perry, and Willy Spence for their volunteer work at the Station House. It is much appreciated as we make big changes.

Deryck Forrest

The annual Christmas Craft Sale, sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, was a busy scene. The gen-erous shoppers donated $300 to Holly Days and the Hope Transition House, and the Legion upper hall was full of tables and hand-made crafts.

The generous crafters, in turn, donated priz-es — won by Wendy Kraszlany, Judy McDonald, R.Poirier, Sandra Loring, Pattie Desjardins, Sophie Kassian, Barb Lorillard, Ann Hogan, Larry Holland and Debbie Hopp.

Beta Sigma Phi is donating the proceeds from the sale to Holly Days and to The Hope Transition House. Both groups need our compassion: the first, because there is always a need to share our bounty with those less fortunate; and the second, because, for women leaving abusive situations, Christmas is an especially difficult time of year.

We extend our thanks to the Legion for donating $200 of our hall rental fee to Holly Days to make even more impact on that group, and to all the holiday shoppers for making this such a successful event.

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Verdict in West murder trial set for next year

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The judge’s verdict is sched-uled for Jan. 21 in Jesse Blue West’s murder trial.

Closing arguments by Crown and defence lawyers ended last Tuesday in B.C. Supreme Court in Chilliwack, and Justice Wil-liam Grist has reserved his de-cision on whether West is guilty of the first-degree murder of Chelsey Acorn, 14.

Acorn was reported miss-ing from an Abbotsford foster home on June 10, 2005 and her body was found the following April in a wooded area off the Coquihalla Highway near the Carolin Mines exit.

Her skull had been crushed

by a large rock, and she had been buried naked in a shal-low grave. She was identified through dental records.

West’s son, Dustin Moir, was convicted of Acorn’s murder in February 2010 and was sen-tenced to life in prison with no parole eligibility for 25 years.

The pair were both targets of a 2007 “Mr. Big” operation in which they confessed separate-ly to a “crime boss” – actually an undercover officer – that they had killed Acorn.

During his trial, West testi-fied that he lied to the crime boss in order to win favour with him so that he could earn mon-ey as a member of the criminal organization.

West said his only role in the murder was to bury Acorn’s body after his son had killed her during an argument at a campground.

Acorn and Moir were in a relationship at the time, West testified.

In videotaped evidence shown at West’s trial, he told two officers that he had knowl-edge of two other murders. He testified that he lied about those incidents in an effort to cut a deal and be moved from deplorable conditions in the segregation unit where he was imprisoned.

West has been in jail since his arrest in the spring of 2007. His trial began Sept. 11.

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Hideo (Ed) Araki was born in Mission, B.C. in 1932, and during the war, was evacuated to Alberta where he worked in the beet fields for 10 years. In 1952, he re-turned to Hope to become a logger at the Allison Pass Sawmill.

Araki’s passion for sports and fastball was great; he eventually became president of Hope Minor Hockey and coached the ladies fastball team for many years. He also received an Outstanding Service Award in 1993 from Softball Canada for his input into minor softball.

Araki has been a volunteer firefighter in Hope, presi-dent of Hope Brigade Days, and a commissioner with Hope and District Recreation and Cultural Services. He’s also served as president of the Hope Crime Pre-vention Society. Since then, Araki became the coordi-nator of Hope Block Watch, Crime Free Multi Hous-ing and CPTED; and is on the board of directors of the Block Watch Society of B.C. and the Upper Fraser Valley Crime Stoppers Society.

The District of Hope has greatly benefited from his volunteer work and contributions to the community.

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Jeff NagelBlack Press

It’s smooth sailing for High-way 1 commuters between Surrey and Coquitlam this week after the new Port Mann Bridge officially opened Satur-day with eight lanes flowing.

Drivers raved about the new bridge – and their ability to cross it in record time – af-ter its first big test of weekday conditions on Monday.

“The easiest commute in ages,” tweeted Langley motor-ist Evangel Biaison.

“Just crossed the Port Mann during rush hour without bumper to bumper traffic for the first time in my life,” said Twitter user ‘Taj’, who estimat-ed he saved 20 to 25 minutes.

Student Avneet Sidhu said he got to class 30 minutes early because of the bridge.

There’s still congestion else-where on Highway 1 – the freeway is narrower in Burn-aby, where construction will continue through 2013, and long waits were reported head-ing for the Brunette Avenue exit.

But B.C.’s biggest bottleneck has been unplugged.

The world’s widest bridge had already been running with the normal five lanes – three eastbound and two westbound – but Saturday’s ceremonial re-moval of traffic cones opened up three more lanes, instantly transforming traffic condi-tions.

“After years of waiting, driv-ers get to enjoy a faster, more efficient commute and will have more time to spend with their family instead of sitting in an idling car,” Premier Christy Clark said at the opening.

Port Mann/Highway 1 offi-cials had projected some com-mutes between Surrey and Coquitlam would fall by two-thirds to just over 10 minutes.

The convenience will only be free this week.

Starting next Saturday, reg-ular drivers will pay an intro-ductory toll of $1.50 per cross-ing (more for larger vehicles) and that will increase to $3 by the end of 2013, or by March for drivers who don’t register before then with the TReO electronic tolling system.

Frequent users can get an unlimited monthly pass – $75 a month while the half-price toll is in effect rising to $150 in a year’s time.

How residents respond to the tolls remains to be seen.

There are fears drivers who refuse to pay will then clog the free Pattullo Bridge, Alex Fras-er Bridge and even the Massey Tunnel.

Port Mann/Highway 1 proj-ect officials predict the net di-

version will be modest, with significant numbers of drivers coming back to the corridor who have shunned it for years because of heavy congestion.

Some drivers are dead-set against having to pay to drive over a bridge and vow to boy-cott the bridge. Other observ-ers are more optimistic, saying the province’s decision to offer half-price tolls as well as other incentives to sign up for TReO should ensure many drivers at least try out the system.

That may convince many to stick with it despite the cost once they’re hooked by the ease of the new corridor.

Tens of thousands of drivers clogged phone lines and the TReO website Friday to get a credit for 20 free trips by a Fri-day midnight deadline.

More than 60,000 new driv-ers signed up that day and more than 500,000 vehicles are now registered.

The province has promised tolls will come off the bridge in 2050 when the $3.3-billion highway improvement project is fully paid off.

But some experts say one of the bridge’s legacies may have been to create a perception of unfair treatment – with tolls applied to bridges in just one part of the region – igniting an ongoing debate about “fair tolling” reforms that could see all major roads eventually tolled.

It will be Metro Vancouver’s second toll bridge, after the Golden Ears Bridge, which is run by TransLink.

The project is not strictly a bridge. The highway itself has been expanded and dozens of overpasses have been rebuilt or added along the 37-kilome-tre corridor.

HOV lanes now extend an-other 20 kilometres east – all the way to Langley – easing the commute for those who are able to car-pool.

HOV lane users who regis-ter as such and travel during peak hours also get a 25 per cent discount. Heavy trucks that travel overnight get a 50 per cent discount.

Work on the western sec-tions of Highway 1 in Burnaby won’t be complete until the end of 2013.

About the same time, the fi-nal two lanes of the new bridge will be connected, providing 10 lanes, five in each direction.

Two lanes each way will be for general purpose traf-fic, one will be for HOV users and buses and two more will be dedicated local traffic lanes to handle the large number of motorists who go between Surrey and Coquitlam.

The old Port Mann Bridge is to be dismantled in 2014.

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B.C. deficit forecast grows again Tom FletcherBlack Press

The B.C. government has increased its deficit forecast for the second time this fiscal year, citing lower revenues from coal sales and continuing low price and sales volume of natural gas.

A slow real estate market has also reduced provincial revenues from the property pur-chase tax and provincial property tax for schools, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said last Wednesday.

De Jong released the finance ministry’s second-quarter update, forecasting that the deficit will reach $1.47 billion by the time the fiscal year ends March 31.

That’s an increase of $328 million from the

first-quarter forecast released in September.The September deficit forecast was up

$173 million from last February’s budget, attributed mostly to a drop in natural gas prices and sales volume due to oversupply in the North American market.

The finance ministry says natural gas prices and revenues have been flat since September, but coal and property tax rev-enue are driving a drop of $202 million in expected revenues to the provincial treasury since then.

De Jong said despite the slide in revenues, he is still on track to balance the 2013 bud-get when he presents it in the legislature on Feb. 19.

That promise is also featured in the gov-ernment’s current round of advertising to

promote its jobs plan.Speaking for the NDP opposition, MLA

Carole James said she does not believe the next budget will be truly balanced, despite a plan to sell government assets that she lik-ened to “selling the family farm.”

James noted that the forecast deficit has grown by about 50 per cent since the last budget, and the B.C. Liberal claims of strict spending control are contradicted by spend-ing $15 million on ads that mainly promote the B.C. Liberal party in the run-up to the May election.

In September, De Jong announced a government-wide hiring freeze and restric-tions on travel and other discretionary gov-ernment spending. Last Wednesday he said $176 million in savings have been identified.

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An auction of Rambo souvenirs donated by Regan Greenard of the United Kingdom is now underway on eBay.

Items include a one-of-a kind sculpture crafted from the old Rambo Bridge by Hope artist Don Wiens, and a road sign, bag and hat from the 30th anniversary First Blood event held in Hope in October.

To follow the auction visit http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Piece-of-the-famous-Rambo-bridge-souvenir-30th-anniversary-hat-bag-and-sign-/150957135646?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item2325bf171e or go to the eBay website and do a search for Rambo souvenirs. The auction runs until Dec. 9 and all proceeds will be donated to the Fraser Canyon Hospice Society in support of their Camp Skylark pro-gram for bereaved children, as per Greenard’s request.

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• Limit time spent driving in the snow. Avoid driving

during snowstorms or directly after whenever possible. Snow not only makes roads slick, but falling fl akes can impair a driver’s visibility and reduce his or her response time. Try to wait until snow-clearing teams have salted, plowed and sanded roads before

venturing out.

• Be sure you can see clearly. Clear off the snow from the windshield, side mirrors and windows so it does not compromise your view. Also, top off the windshield fl uid so you will be able to clear snow and salt

kick-up from your windshield. Look for a washer fl uid that has an antifreeze component, otherwise, your washer jets and wiper blades could be rendered useless.

* Drive slowly. Reduce your speed when driving in inclement weather. It can be more diffi cult to stop or maneuver around a potential obstacle when conditions are less than ideal. Traveling at a high speed will increase the risk of accidents.

• Leave enough room between you and other motorists. Tailgating is responsible for many accidents, even when there is no snow on the ground. In inclement weather, it can take longer to slow or stop the car after pressing on the brakes. Having an additional space between your car and the one in front of you helps you avoid a

collision.

• Be aware of black ice. Black ice gets its name from its veritable invisibility. It is so thin and hard to spot, it just looks like the black asphalt of the road. Black ice tends to form in areas that have had snow or ice melt, which then refreezes at night when temperatures drop. Be extra cautious on turns and on highway exit and entrance ramps, where black ice frequently forms.

• Steer your car into the skid. Remain calm and do not panic and jam on the brakes if your car starts to skid. Slamming on the brakes will only exacerbate the skid. Rather, take your foot off the accelerator, allowing the car to naturally slow down as you turn your wheels into the direction the car is skidding. This should help right the car

and get you back on track.

• Invest in snow tires. Those who live in especially snowy climates and do a lot of driving would be wise to purchase snow tires. Snow tires, also called winter tires, have special tread patterns that offer better traction in snow and ice. They also are made from softer rubber compounds than regular tires that retain their fl exibility in cold weather, allowing the tire to conform to the surface of the road. Although many vehicles come with technology to prevent accidents, they cannot do their jobs if tires are not maintaining their grip on the road.

All-season tires are not a replacement for snow tires. All-season tires are designed to work in all sorts of conditions, from rainy weather to dry

roads. Therefore, it is better to invest in a set of snow tires that will offer you better protection. When putting snow tires on a car or truck, be sure to do so on all the wheels -- not just the driving wheels. Otherwise you may still risk spin outs or uneven gripping of the road.

It is not a good idea to keep snow tires on all year. Because they are softer, snow tires tend to be more noisy and can wear out faster in warmer weather. Therefore, switch out the tires at the beginning of the snowy season and then before the spring arrives anew.

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NDP urges Fraser Health to buy locally farmed food

Robert FreemanBlack Press

The NDP is calling on the B.C. government to step into food procurement by hospi-tals that neighbour on key food-producing areas of the province like the Fraser Val-ley.

NDP Leader Adrian Dix said in a news release that an FOI request sent to the Fra-ser Health Authority showed “there are no formal poli-cies in place that involve the provincial government using its purchasing power to pro-mote locally grown food in area hospitals, though they neighbor key areas of the Agricultural Land Reserve.”

However, the FHA’s food purchases are handled by the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.

“We don’t track the locally sourced food items simply because they are seasonal and we always buy in sea-son through our contractor Gordon Food Services,” said Anna Marie D’Angelo, senior

media relations officer at the VCHA.

She said local menu items served fresh include fruits and vegetables such as car-rots, apples, peaches, blue-berries and all the berries, green beans and broccoli.

Chilliwack MLA John Les, a dairy farmer turned politi-cian, said it’s all very well to encourage individuals to buy locally, but the quan-tities required by health au-thorities and the seasonal nature of pro-duce makes it a more complicated matter.

“I’m not aware of any pro-ducer in the Fraser Valley is geared up or able to produce food in the way or in those quantities and at the price health authorities can af-ford,” he said.

And at the end of the day,

he said, food purchases come out of the health care budget.

“Health authorities are trying to focus as much of their budget as they can on patient care,” he said.

Les called the NDP plan “simplistic” because “when the rubber of reality hits the

road, it’s not that easy” for hospitals to buy locally.

H o w e v e r , Dix said 33 states and provinces, in-cluding On-tario, already have policies in place for government-funded bod-

ies to use their institutional buying power to support and promote locally grown and processed food.

“That’s what we’d like to see more of,” Dix told Black Press, adding that the FHA’s contractual agreements don’t preclude it from buying lo-

cally.“There’s clearly room to

buy local to improve the quality of food,” he added.

According to a recent sur-vey of acute care patients in the FHA, only 54 percent of those who responded found the food served in area hos-pitals satisfactory.

D’Angelo suggested that’s not surprising since the so-dium content of hospital food is reduced for health reasons.

“Most people’s diets are too high in sodium, so when they come to hospital they feel the food is bland,” she said.

“We are always adjusting our menus to support the better health of patients and residents, and buying local, when we are able, is one of the ways we do this,” she said.

The FHA serves about five million meals to patients and residents every year, she said, spending about $9.7 million.

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“There’s clearly room to buy local

to improve the quality of food.”

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Hope Recreation Community Park

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

The District of Hope is hosting a public open house to receive input on the proposed improvements for the Hope Recreation Community Park on 7th Avenue. The improvements may include upgrades to the sports bowl and seating, skateboard area, new mountain bike features, and local trail upgrades.Residents are encouraged to attend and provide input.

Date: Wednesday, December 5Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pmPlace: Hope and District Recreation Centre - Conference Centre Room, 1005 - 6th Avenue

For more information District of [email protected]

DISTRICT OF HOPE

Join us in Worship

Community of Hope Church Directory

hope united church

590 Third Ave.

Sunday Service: 10am

604-869-9381

Mt. Hope SeventH-DayaDventiSt CHurCH

SaturDay Morning Study Hour 9:15 a.m.

Worship Hour 11:00amPrayer Meeting - Tuesday, 7pm

1300 Ryder St.

pastor Caleb Bru604-869-0668

hope pentecostalassembly

10:30am Morning Worship & Children’s

Sunday School

Pentecostal Assemblies of CanadaCorner of 5th & Fort

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Pastor Jim Cornock

SunDay WorSHip: 10:30 aMfree Store tueS/tHurS

3:00-4:30 pMNorthwest Harvest Church

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Grace BaptistChurch

“Imperfect people following a loving God”

www.gbchope.com949-3rd Ave. • 604.869.5524“Helping people take one step

closer to Jesus...”

Church of the Nazarene

Pastor Andrew Tarrant604-749-7094888 Third Ave.

sunday celebration

5:30 pm

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anglican church of the

resurrectionWelcomes you to

Sunday Worship: 10amSunday Bible Study: 6-7pm

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Christmas pantomime returns to stageKerrie-Ann SchoenitHope Standard

Interest in Hope Performing Arts Com-munity Theatre is growing.

With every show well-attended, per-formers are lining up to take the stage. Cheryl Lynne Lacey started the local the-atre company in August 2011 and since then membership has doubled to about 40.

“It’s just been going fantastic. There’s so many creative people in Hope,” said Lacey, who is also the Fraser-Cascade literacy outreach coordinator. “There’s definitely a need for community theatre. When you look at how just dance alone increases your ability to think, rationalize and solve prob-lems, and then add memorizing scripts, learning parts, and working as a team, it really does increase literacy skills.”

This year, Hope Performing Arts Com-munity Theatre is staging the Christmas pantomime Beauty, the Baron, and the Beast, which is written and directed by

Lacey. The musical comedy features about 30 performers, ranging in age from five to 75.

The production is once again set in the town of Hopeful and picks up where last year’s ended, with the Baron being ban-ished to the swamp. The Baron finds out that Mother Goose is inviting storybook characters to town for a Christmas feast. He escapes from the swamp with the help of a Whistling Pixie and turns himself into storybook beast in order to attend the din-ner, determined to ruin the event. Along the way, the Baron finds out about his childhood and learns a big lesson about bullying.

“The message this year is all about fam-ily and inclusion,” said Lacey. “It’s got a real surprise ending that wraps up why the Baron is the way he is. It really did end up about the importance of including all members of society and being comfortable with differences. Differences are what cre-

ate storybooks and towns.”Returning characters include the Green

Geenie, Gus the Goose, Mother Goose, Queen of Hearts, Snow White, Cinderella, Prince Charming, Humpty Dumpty, Re-punzel, and the Royal Huntsman.

Beauty, the Baron, and the Beast runs Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Hope Legion. There are also two shows at the Hope Station – Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 23 at noon. The Dec. 15 show is a fundraiser for the Hope & District Arts Council. Admission is $8 with a food bank donation. Admission to the Dec. 22 performance is $10 and $12 on Dec. 23, which includes brunch. Children are half price for the first two shows.

Tickets for Dec. 15 are available from Hope Arts Gallery and The Art Machine. Hope Signcrafters has tickets for the Dec. 22 show. Anyone interested in attending on Dec. 23 is asked to contact Lacey by Dec. 20 at 604-206-7227 or [email protected].

Community

Residents participating in the annual church-to-church Advent Walk make their way to Our Lady of Good Hope Parish on Water Avenue on Monday night. The event celebrates the season leading up to Christmas, with each congregation presenting a 10-minute program. The procession started at Hope United Church and ended at Northwest Harvest Church on Third Avenue.

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MondayHope Al-Anon Group Meeting: Welcome and support friends and fami-lies of problem drinkers. Monday, Dec. 10 8 p.m. Fraser Canyon Hospital meeting room 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-7078

Auxiliary to the Fraser Canyon Hospital/Fraser Hope Lodge: We do fun-draising for our hospital and lodge throughout the year. We have two gift shops with handmade afghans, baby layettes, jewelry, sweets and cards. Monthly meetings held in the hospital confer-ence room, downstairs. Monday, Dec. 10 1 p.m. Fraser Canyon Hospital 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-3517

TuesdayCommunity Choir: We practice weekly and pres-ent one or two concerts a year, as well as partici-pating in the Community Christmas Carol Evening. Tuesday, Dec. 11 7 p.m. Hope United Church 310 Queen St. 604-869-8435

Hope Homelearners Group: Come and meet other homeschooling families in your com-munity! Children and caregivers welcome. Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 11 6:30 p.m. Hope Library 1005 6th Ave. 604-860-0308

Hope Library Book Club: You don’t have to be a regular book club member. Just drop in whichever month you can make it. Pick up the monthly book selection at the library anytime and get ready to share your thoughts! Tuesday, Dec. 18 6:30 p.m. Hope Library 1005 6th Ave. 604-869-9262

Hope Library Holiday Cheer Week: Celebrate the season with music, displays, last minute gift ideas and seasonal treats! Tuesday, Dec. 18 to Sunday Dec. 23. Hope

Library 1005 6th Ave. 604-869-2369

THuRsdayA Very Merry Christmas: Join the Hope Chris-tian Women’s Club for breakfast and Christmas caroling with Michelle Chisholm and Suzanne DeGroot. Hear about gift ideas from Fraser Can-yon Hospital Auxiliary gift shop volunteer Susan Kawakami and listen to speaker Hilda Lakusta talk about experiencing “acceptance.” Thursday, Dec. 13 9 a.m. Kimchi Restaurant 621 6th Ave. 604-869-8420

Annual Christmas Music Festival: Piano prelude by Laurie Trayer starts at 6:30 p.m. The concert starts at 7 p.m. featur-ing school choirs, church choirs, Hope Community choirs etc. Admission by

donation of non-perish-able food item to Holly Days. Thursday, Dec. 13. Grace Baptist Church 949 3rd Ave. 604-869-5886

FRIdayHope Genealogy Club: Join others who are interested in ancestry associated items. Looking for a long lost fam-ily member? This group might be able to help with that! December is “Show & Tell” month. Bring along a family heirloom or interesting article. Friday, Dec. 7 10 a.m. Golden Agers Hall 560 Douglas St. 604-869-5925

saTuRdayEternity’s Children: An eclectic showing of art-work by Sunshine Valley resident Ila Marie France Porcher in the Backroom

from Dec. 1-28. Ila is a wildlife artist who has also painted pictures of sharks and written a book about her experiences swimming with sharks in Tahiti. Artist reception on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 2-4 p.m. Hope Arts Gallery 349 Fort St. 604-869-5925

Winter DVBS - God’s Greatest Gift: Stories, crafts and snack time for ages 4 - 10. Call to register. Saturday, Dec. 8 3 p.m.

Mt. Hope Seventh-day Adventist Church 1300 Ryder St. 604-869-3261

sundayBlue Christmas: For when the season hurts. Candle lighting, readings, poetry, and prayers of healing and hope for all who have experienced loss and find Christmas difficult. Sun-day, Dec. 9 7 p.m. Christ Church Anglican Church 681 Fraser Ave. 604-869-5402

CoMMunITy CaLendaR

The University of the Fraser Valley and New Page Human Services Society are among 68 groups across the province that will receive a portion of $2.4 million in adult-literacy project funding.

Projects funded under CALP receive up to $40,000 (New Page Human Services Society has been awarded $26,823) each to provide instruction and support to adult learners in everything from basic literacy to high school

completion. They focus on the individual goals of learners such as improving their lit-eracy skills in order to enhance their quality of life, improve their employment opportu-nities, further their education and increase their involvement in their families and communities. Most also offer one-on-one tutoring by trained volunteers, small-group classes and other types of learning tailored to adults.

“Working together, we’re opening doors for thousands of adult learners – helping them upgrade their reading and writing skills so they can pursue higher education and training, advance in their lives and ca-reers, and more fully engage in their commu-nities,” said John Yap, minister of advanced education, innovation and technology.

To learn more, visit http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/literacy/calp.htm.

Community Adult literacy funding for Hope area

DISTRICT OF HOPE

WINTER OPERATIONS – SNOWPriority Route system in order of importance - District of Hope Policy Manual

FIRST PRIORITY: Arterial Roads; Major Collector Roads; Bus Routes; Police Station; Fire Stations; Ambulance Stations; Hillside Areas; School Zones; Downtown Business SectionSECOND PRIORITY:Residential Areas between Arterial and Major Collector Roads, plowed during regular working hours only (7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)THIRD PRIORITY:Remaining Residential Areas, plowed during regular working hours only (7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)PLEASE NOTE:❏ DO NOT plow snow from your driveway into the street, gutter, or sidewalk. Please remind your

snow removal contractor to place the snow on your private property.❏ PLEASE PARK in your driveway when snow is forecast❏ Every residential street cannot be plowed first – please be patient❏ Ensure your vehicle is equipped with winter traction tires❏ The District of Hope owns 4 plow trucks, 1 grader, 2 backhoes for snowplows❏ In case of emergency and when emergency vehicles (ambulance, first responders

etc.) are dispatched, snow crews will respond immediately. Every effort will be made to ensure public safety and accessibility within our available resources.

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Lebsack, manager of the Hope store.

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Election of OfficersAll members please attend.

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Holiday Events at the Legion• Christmas Meat

Draw December 22• New Year’s Eve

Party: featuring Swampwater

Congratulations to Carol Cameronthe winner of our TV raffle

Thank you to all who supported us.

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Barry StewartHope Standard

When Cheyenne Sports went out of business in the fall of 2011, Hope was left with a major void. The town could get by with one less motel, restaurant or gas sta-tion — but one less sports shop meant no sports shop between Agassiz and Princeton.

If you needed a puck, you were out of luck. Fishing gear? None of that here. A tube for your bike? Take a hike.

After a year of doing without, Hope now has a partial answer to the problem. Brad Pelletier, the former Cheyenne owner, is back on his feet and operating under a new name: Sixth Avenue Sports.

His new shop — across from the bowing alley parking lot on Sixth Avenue — is more of a sports boutique than the wide-ranging store he used to operate... but it’s a start and Pelletier says he’s hoping to build things back up.

The last year has given Pelletier time to assess his future path.

“I realized that I have a lot of experience in a very narrow mar-ket,” he said.

When no one else stepped up and filled the sports void during the summer months, Pelletier got moving on his opportunity.

“I’m primarily focusing on la-bour enterprises, to start with,” he said.

It’s a one-man operation at present, keying on the skills and experience Pelletier built up in his time at the other store. There, he started as a bike mechanic and eventually took over ownership from Bruce and Janice McDon-ald.

When Cheyenne Sports closed, there was nowhere to get your swimming pool or spa water test-ed locally. You had to go to Chilli-wack. Now: Pelletier can do your testing and supply the chemicals to bring your water back in bal-ance.

Former Cheyenne bike me-chanic Eric Laaback was doing repairs out of his house on an ad hoc basis during the past year but now there’s a storefront with regular hours and a wide stock of

parts.Staff at the Hope Arena have

been able to sharpen skates for many years, though they can

often be busy with their other duties, such as cleaning the ice or doing other maintenance... meaning you may have to wait.

Now, Pelletier has a skate sharp-ener in the front of the store. You can drop your skates off, or wait while they get tuned up.

“I also have a rivet machine, so I can repair skates,” added Pelle-tier. “I can also replace the blades and holders.”

With the hockey season in full swing, Pelletier has brought in stock to answer immediate needs of players. There’s lots of stick and sock tape, skate laces and neck guards.

“I’ve got some sticks,” said Pel-letier, “enough, if someone’s come to Hope for a tournament and they’re in a dire need.”

When the bike season returns in the spring, Pelletier said he plans to bring in BMX bikes to meet the demand for riders who use the local bike park.

Pelletier also offers a uniform service for teams or businesses, supplying cresting and number-ing for shirts, hats, jackets and jerseys.

As the days roll by, Pelletier said he’s getting feedback from what the townsfolk are looking for.

“People have come in, asking for golf balls, tennis balls, bas-ketballs and inflating needles,” he said. “I’m keeping a list and I’ll see what makes sense to keep in stock.

“At the old shop, I had as many as 70 or 80 suppliers. Here, so far, it’s only five... but we’ll maybe build it up to 10.”

What he can’t meet at present are the hunting, fishing, footwear and apparel needs of the commu-nity.

“Those are inventory-heavy,” said Pelletier. “As we expand, we’ll see what the town needs and what the market will bear.”

He hasn’t finalized his hours but Pelletier said, “I’ll tailor the hours to serve the season we’re in. For example, if there’s a tourna-ment weekend, I’ll be open lon-ger.”

Pelletier is heartened by the number of well-wishers who have been popping in to visit with him at the new store.

“This past week, I’ve realized how much I missed the people,” he said. “They make it all worth-while.”

Hope has a new sporting goods store

After about a year away from the sporting goods business, Brad Pelletier has re-entered the local market, opening a sports shop on Sixth Avenue, across from the bowling alley parking lot. Store hours will be tailored to the season.

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Sports

Water testing, bike repair, and skate sharpening services offered

Christmas “Tween” DanceFri. Dec. 14

1005-6th Ave. • 604-869-2304 “Best Ice in BC” website: www.fvrd.bc.ca • email: [email protected]

upcoming events at the rec centre

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December Events!Christmas OrigamiChristmas Cookie DecoratingNo Bake Christmas SquaresChristmas Centerpieces

Lots more programs/details are available online or pick up a copy of our Fall Activity Guide!

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Skate and Photos with SantaSun. Dec. 9

Fitness passes make great

gifts! Special EventsCourtney MermaidSat. Dec. 8


HOME & BUSINESS

Meet your local

FLOORING

TILE

BLINDS

PAINT

CARPETS

FLOORINGCANYON CARPETS• Cloverdale Paint

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

549 Wallace St• 604.869.2727

Call Janice: 604.869.2421to set up a package to suit your needs.

UPHOLSTERY

Furniture, Windows, Fabric

[email protected] & on-line

estimates

ROGERS

Upholstery

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AUTOMOTIVEFRASER CANYON GLASS LTD.

DOMESTIC & IMPORTS

604-869-9514 • 531 Corbett St.FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY - ASK FOR DETAILS.

Full ServiceGlass Shop

Windshield replacementsRock chip repairs

All private insurance co.Certified Automotive Glass Technician 35 yrs exp.

ADVERTISINGDEADLINE:

Mondays at 4:30pm

SPACE FOR RENT

Hey!If this got your attention, then it worked...call today to advertise your business: 604.869.2421

Scott Gilbert 604-860-8605

• Residential• Rural• Commercial

• New Construction• Renovations

Bonded/Insured Hope, B.C. 94574

• Gas, Oil & Propane Furnaces

• Water Heaters• Class A

Gas Fitter

LLOYD’S UTILITIES

604-869-0400 604-869-1111

PLUMBING & HEATING

LANDSCAPING

GrassCuttingHedgeTrimmingYardCleaning

GutterCleaningPressureWashing

WasteRemovalMike:

604•703•8510604•869•8415

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little as $47.50 per week.

Make a 3 month commitment & get our business of the week ad for no extra cost. Call us at 604-869-2421 or come by the

o� ce 540 Wallace Street to book your ad.

Business ProfessionalsServicing Hope & Area since 1979

604-869-2767

GLEN TRAUNLANDSCAPING

LANDSCAPING

• Commercial & Residential

Yard Maintenance• Hydro Seeding• Brush Chipping

SPACE FOR RENT


PLUMBING

Hope & AreaBONDED, TICKETED & INSURED

604.750.0159

Got the plumbing blues?

BLUE’S PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL

AUTOMOTIVE

Hope Auto Body Ltd.

• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility

- all insurance company estimates written here

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

SPACE FOR RENT


COMPUTERS

Computer Sales & Service

AllsysI T

285B Wallace [email protected]

604-869-34561-877-7ALLSYS

Scott Gilbert has been in business as Kenlin Electric for the past 5 years. Scott started his electrical career in Alberta where he worked as an electrician for about 10 years. He moved to the Hope area about 6 years ago and then started his

own business. Scott and his wife have been married for 12 years and have 2 children ages 6 and 9.Working in a small town Scott knows that he can’t specialize in any one area. Kenlin Electric is able to

handle all your electrical needs from replacing 1 � xture to installing a new service. Scott works hard to satisfy his customers. He puts in the extra effort to make sure that people are happy.

“Protecting your inside from the outside”

CONSTRUCTIONPrecision Exteriors• Roofi ng• Siding• Windows• Doors

& more

604-750-8025

WCB Insured.Contact Jeremy for a

FREE ESTIMATE

TREE SERVICEPHILLIPS

TREE SERVICES

604-869-9990

• Removals • Toppings • Chipping • Limbing

Free Estimates & Fully insured.

A18 Hope Standard, Wednesday, December 5, 2012

ANSWERS FOR NOVEMBER 28 CROSSWORD PUZZLE

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 OBITUARIES

BURCHELL, Walter “Bill”

Walter “Bill” Burchell passed away on November 30, 2012 at 73 years of age.Bill was predeceased by his parents: Maisie and Walter Burchell. He is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette; son, Wil-liam (Nancy) Burchell; grand-sons, Alec and Nate; sister, Jean Moss; and brothers, Ray and Roy Burchell.A Prayer Service will be held at Our Lady of Good Hope Ro-man Catholic Church, 671 Wa-ter Avenue, Hope, BC on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. A Traditional Service will take place, at the same Church, on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Peter Altamirano offi ciating. The Bu-rial at Our Lady of Good Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery will follow the Service. A Recep-tion will follow the Burial, back at the Church hall.The family would like to extend a special thank you to Father Peter Altamirano, OMI and the CWA members for all their heartfelt support.Bill will be remembered as a good husband, good Dad … an all round Good Guy!

ESSIAMBRE,Rosemary

(nee Haines)Feb. 22, 1956 - Dec. 2, 2012

Rosemary passed away at Li-ons Gate Hospital. She grew up in Hope and made her home in Squamish BC.She is predeceased by her mother Martha Haines, father William Haines, sister Sandra Haines. She survived by her husband John, 2 sons, John Jr., and Jeff, sister Deloras (Larry) Abar, and many nieces and nephews. Celebration of life will be held at a latter date.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 OBITUARIES

MEDLEY, Shamberg John

August 16, 1938 - November 28, 2012

Sham Medley passed away peacefully at his home in Port Moody, BC. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Diana; sons: Craig (Val), Roger (Shawna), and Mike (Angie); grandchildren: Whitney, Travis, Kyle, Scott, Taylor, Nathan, Joseph, Dean and Shayla; step children: Chris (Judith), Christine (Cameron), Dean, Talon, Parris and Phoenix; sister Marilyn, her children, Chris, Scott (Lori), Justin, Tyler and Kirsten.Special thanks to Dr. D Kah-waji and staff for their abun-dant care and patience.You may be gone but never forgotten! You will forever be in our hearts.A celebration of his life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Whalley Branch #229, 13525-106 Ave., Surrey, BC. on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 1 pm.In lieu of fl owers, donations to the Heart & Stoke Foundation can be made in Sham’s memory.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

33 INFORMATION

Christ Church - Hope ParishChristmas TeaRaffl e Winners

1. $150.00 cash June McConnell

2. Coopers Gift Card ($75.00) Lois Wilson

3. Christmas Plant Isobel Karst

Denied Long-Term Disability Benefi ts or

Other Insurance?If YES, call or email for your FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION

and protect your right tocompensation. 778.588.7049 Toll Free: [email protected]

42 LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: SET of keys on Wallace St. Call (604)869-2421

TRAVEL

74 TIMESHARE

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75 TRAVEL

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Land of the midnight sun and home to the

spectacular skies of the Northern Lights.

Whitehorse General Hospital has the following openings:

• Pharmacy Manager• Pharmacy Technician II

• Manager, Nutrition Services

• Registered Nurse • Microbiology Charge

Technician• Quality Assurance

Technician• Traditional Diet

Coordinator

· Relocation support provided· Competitive compensation packages· Excellent educational and professional development opportunities· Employee Recognition Program

Awarded one of Canada’s Top 100

Employers for 2012

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LEARN FROM HOME. EARN FROM HOME. Medical Transcrip-tionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com [email protected]

TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Con-dominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certifi ed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

WELDER needed for manufacturing shop in Hope. Must have C level ticket. Ability to follow work orders and instruction. Responsible for re-pairing and fabrication with a com-mitment to fi ne detail and strong or-ganizational skills. Send resume to: [email protected]


114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

DRIVER (CLASS 5)

Growing Surrey building products company requires a full-time Driver. Heavy lifting involved. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with:• Advancement Opportunities

• Excellent Remuneration& Benefi ts

Fax resume:

604-513-1194 or e-mail:[email protected]

DRIVERSClass 1 Drivers wanted. Offering top pay. Close to home. Family comes fi rst! 1 year fl at deck exp. & border crossing a must. Email resume & driver abstract to:

[email protected]

EXP CLASS 1 TEAM DRIVERS Earn up to $6500/mo. Send re-sumes [email protected] Fax:604-598-3497

115 EDUCATION

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL.NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options.Apply online! IHEschool.com 1-866-399-3853

130 HELP WANTED

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experi-enced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction at 780-723-5051.

Ho Ho HoLets Make Some Dough!!!No Grinches Allowed!Join our Promo Team!

F/T $11-$20/hradvancement, paid weekly

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HOUSEKEEPER wanted, Clean House / Offi ce, Flexible hours. Con-tact 604-860-3789

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130 HELP WANTED

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a mini-mum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

TEMPORARYHELPER

Part time, Building Maintenance

Apply in person

Slumberlodge Motel 250 Fort St. Hope

THE LEMARE Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Grade Hoe Operator-with Coastal Logging Roadbuilding experience•Coastal Certifi ed Hand Fallers•Coastal Certifi ed Bull Buckers•Off Highway Logging Truck Driver•Grapple Yarder Operators • Heavy Duty MechanicsFulltime camp with union rates/benefi ts. Please send re-sumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected].

XMAS CASH-PAID TO WALK! Door-to-Door Delivery. Start now.email: [email protected] or(1) 604-998-1919 ext. #105

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

F/T CNCMACHINISTS &

MACHINEOPERATORS

•Horizontal Boring Mills•Horizontal & Vertical Lathes•Vertical Machining Centres

Top Wages &Benefi t Package

(to qualifi ed individuals)

E-mail: [email protected]: 604-882-9122Fax: 604-882-9124

HEAVY DUTY Mechanic (Fraser Valley).We are a well established medium size contractor serving the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley area since 1969. We are recruiting a Heavy Duty Mechanic stationed at our Abbotsford shop. You will be re-sponsible to service, maintain and repair our fl eet of mobile paving and grading equipment in addition to un-dertaking basic welding and fabri-cating duties to upkeep equipment. Must have a good understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems and have a keen eye for preventa-tive maintenance practice. You must have a valid class 5 BC driv-er’s license and a safe driver’s ab-stract in order to drive our service truck to respond to fi eld service re-quests. A min 3yr experience is needed along with Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic Certifi cate and you must possess an ability to work in a team environment and at times with limited supervision. This is a unionized position paying very competitive wages and an exten-sive benefi ts package for the right candidate. Respond by email to: [email protected]

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25. - $31./hour + bonus, benefi ts. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-854-2845; Email [email protected].

PERSONAL SERVICES

171 ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

PURE CHI. Relaxing Chinese Full Body MASSAGE ~ 604-702-96869am-11:30pm 9263 Young Rd Chwk

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PERSONAL SERVICES

173 MIND BODY SPIRIT

WONDERFULMassage

New GIRLS, New LOOK,New Management!604-746-6777

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173A COUNSELLING

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173E HEALTH PRODUCTS

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182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower pay-ments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANK-RUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

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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.

LOAN HELP - Consolidate all your credit cards, bank loans, income tax debt and payday loans into ONE small interest-free monthly pay-ment. Contact us ASAP TOLL-FREE 1.888.528.4920.

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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188 LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, educa-tion, professional, certifi cation, adoption property rental opportu-nities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

239 COMPUTER SERVICES

ALLSYS IT, new computer sales & service. 604-869-3456 or [email protected]

260 ELECTRICAL

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

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

275 FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS

CANYON CARPETS, 549 Wallace St., Hope. For all your fl oor cover-ing needs! Call 604-869-2727

CHECK CLASSIFIEDSbbccccllaassssiiffiieedd..ccoomm604-869-2421✓

Ladies Auxiliary

CHRISTMASCRAFT SALE &

Flea Market Legion Hall

Sunday, Dec 99 am - 2 pm

Table Rentals call 604-869-2174

admission by donation to the food bank

Wednesday, December 5, 2012, Hope Standard A19HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER CLEANINGSAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLECall Ian @ 604-724-6373

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Additions, Home ImprovementsRestorations, Renovations,

& New Construction.Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064

BILL’S CUSTOM Cabinets, Chilli-wack, BC - QUALITY Kitchens, Vanities, Custom Cabinetry & Countertops since 1975. For pic-tures & ideas, check us out on Facebook or www.billscustomcabi-nets.com - Call us today at (604) 795-2506. ** From your inspi-ration to our installation, we are dedicated to quality workmanship & superior service always! **

300 LANDSCAPING

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

320 MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

338 PLUMBING

$38/HOUR PLUMBING, HEATINGplugged drains. Big & small jobs. Local & licensed cell (778)549-2234

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, As-phalt shingles, fl at rfs. Cln Gutters $80. Liability Insur. 1-855-240-5362

Mainland Roofi ng Ltd.25 yrs in roofi ng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions,

concrete tiles, torchon, fi bre-glass shingles, restoration

& repairs. 20 yr labour warr.604-427-2626 or 723-2626

www.mainlandroof.com

374 TREE SERVICES

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

Tree removal done RIGHT!• Tree & Stump Removal

• Certifi ed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck

• Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging

~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca

[email protected]% OFF with this AD

387 WINDOWS

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

PETS

477 PETS

AKC English bulldogs pups available dewormed. Microchipped. All akc papers in hand 1 year health guarantee. They will also come with fi rst set of shots. Text 916-668-9109 or Email:joehat-fi [email protected]

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

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are

Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

CHIHUAHUA, FEMALE, 1 year old, long hair, $500. Please call 604-794-7347

PETS

477 PETS

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. 8 weeks old, purebred long hair female. Vaccinated & pad trained. $900 - $1200. (604)807-9957

CHINESE SHAR-PEI PUPPIESMINI’S/TOYS - M & F

$1200.00 604-315-8774WWW.WRINKLESRUS.COM

European German Shepherd pups, 9 weeks, nice, classic colors. Lrg dogs CKC + all shots $1000/ea & up. 2 F. 604-538-4883

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES -P.B. $1200: Born Sept. 29th. 2 Male, 1 Female. (778)863-6332

GOLDEN RETRIEVER X COLLIE (Lassie) pups. You can’t fi nd a bet-ter combo of smart and loyal dogs. Born Oct 13, ready Dec 8. Both par-ents on site. Raised in home with kids, cats & other dogs. Dad 75lbs (Golden) is OFA hip cert. free of hip displasia & eye cert. mom also (rare blue headed white Collie, 48lbs). Both parents 4H (obedience, show-manship & agility) dogs. 5 Males (3 are blue merle) & 3 females (black).$500. Mission, 604-820-4827

LAB Yellow X Golden Retriever pups. Family / Hobby Farm raised. Vet ✓, shots, short hair, parents exc temper. $595. 604-835-0305

MINI SCHNAUZER pups. 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked, vet ✓$550/ea. Call 604-657-2915.

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

Swiss Mountain pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, dewormed. $500. 604-795-7662

VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, vet✓champion lines, $850. 604-819-2115. [email protected]

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

506 APPLIANCES

KITCHEN AIDE Built-in Fridge, model KBLC36FMS02. As new. Un-der warr. $3900: (604)536-4226

545 FUEL

Eagle Valley Premium

WOOD PELLETS$4.30/40lb bag when pur-chasing a skid of 60 bags OR $5.10/40lb bag indi-vidually

Call 604-869-9952 or 604-819-3593

20305 Flood Road, Hope

548 FURNITURE

MATTRESSES starting at $99• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings

100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET*Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

560 MISC. FOR SALE

GREAT GIFT IDEA!! ChillSpot is The COOLEST Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. Use promo code COOLGIFT For 10 % off! www.chillspot.biz

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

563 MISC. WANTED

Highest Prices Paid for Old CoinsChange, Sets, Gold, OlympicLocal Collector 604-701-8041

REAL ESTATE

603 ACREAGE

20 Acres FREE! Buy 40-Get 60 acres. $0-Down, $168/mo. Money Back Guarantee, NO CREDIT CHECKS. Beautiful Views. Roads/Surveyed. Near El Paso, Texas. 1-800-843-7537 www.sun-setranches.com

627 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

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $66,900.

Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Glenbrookhomes.net

636 MORTGAGES

657 HOPE

YALE, WOW 395K- 3+ acres, 2 houses, 600 ft Fraser River frt. 2 hrs from Vanc. Dan (604)860-3454

RENTALS

700 RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING RENT TO OWNNo Qualifi cation Required,

Flexible Terms! Cloverdale –60th Ave &176th St. Spacious 742 sf.

1 Bdrm. Condo. Only $880/mo.Option Fee Required 604-657-9422

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

2 BD, 1bth Chlwk suit for rent. No smk. no pets. 700/mnth. Call Gerry 604-861-7560

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) 825-1444

HOPE, 1 bdrm apt., newer, $600/ mon., includes hot water, N/S. Avail now. Call 1 (604)794-7132 or 604-819-6122

HOPE, 2 bdrm + loft, 2 full bath-rooms, 5 appliances, gas fi replace, $890. On Scott Dr. Call (604)860-4953

HOPE 2 or 3 bedroom town-house, 5 appl., sound-proof, radiant heat, blinds, fenced yard, patio, 658 Coquihalla St., sunny side of town, N/S, no dogs, D/D Ref’s req.Avail now.

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

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

HOPE

Coquihalla Courts 1030 3rd Ave.

2 Bdrm apt. $650

F/S, coin laund, cable incl., secure prkg. Avail Now.

Ross Fullbrook Royal LePage604-792-0077

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

HOPE, Newly reno’d commercial storefront in centre of town for rent or lease, 1200 sq ft, avail immed.$890/mo. Call 1-604-505-1077 or 1-604-267-7473

HOPE, Retail Space available, 591 Wallace, 3 units + storage shed starting at $400/mon +hst, incl heat, water & garbage. Call Rob @ 604-869-9763

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

HOPEFor sale or for rent, in a 55+ community a 2 bedroom manufactured home. Better than an apartment. No noisy neighbours. For rent only a double wide home with 2 bedrooms and a den. Refer-ences, criminal background check. One small pet OK un-der 20 lbs, N/S. Call for ap-pointment. Now accepting applications.

Gordon 604-240-3464

HOPEIn a 55+ community in Hope. Mobile homes for sale 2 bedrooms from $14,000 to a brand new one for $74,000. 2- Vacant pads for rents.

Call Gordon 604-240-3464

HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park. Cabin, Mobile homes, and R/V pads for monthly rentals, cable in-cluded. Call (604)869-1203

736 HOMES FOR RENT

2 BRM 2 Bth. 55plus Mobile Home for rent. Must pass strata interview. Small dog ok sorry no cats. Renter responsible for all utilities. Long term tenant preferred. Lots of stor-age room, clean quiet. View @ 119-15875 20 Ave. Reply to [email protected] if interested. $1100mo. plus damage deposit.

HOPE, 3 bdrm house with unfi n-ished bsmt in Silver Creek, incl. 4 appl., N/S, completely reno’d. Ten-ant must be tidy with good ref. $1000+util. 604-302-5100

HOPE3 BDRM TOWNHOUSE 1 1/2 baths, newly reno’d, fenced backyard, 4 appl., Attached storage area. Incl. heat NO PETS! No Smoking

604-869-9402 or 604-869-1432

HOPE, 4 bdrm, 4 appl. garage, walking distance to schools, NS, NP, references & damage deposit required. $900/mon. Avail. now. 604-869-3130 or 604-795-1524

Hope, 535 Queens St. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, garage, wood f/p, pets negot. Avail. Nov. 15, $1000/m Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604-792-0077

HOPE, 5 bdrm 3 bathroom, new carpets, new paint, 4 appliances and family room. Avail Jan 1. $1250/mo. Call (604)860-4424

HOPE, house for rent, 2 bedroom, new carpets, new paint job. $850/mon. Avail. immediately. Ref. & DD Req’d. Call 1-604-795-1433

HOPE, newly reno’d, 4 bedroom, 2baths, all appl, lg bckyrd. NO Smok-ing, NO Pets, 1,000/mo +util. Ref & DD req’d. Call 604-869-7414

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SILVER CREEK, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, Avail. Dec 15, 4 appl. $1050/mo, D/D & ref’s req. Call (604)869-1765

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750 SUITES, LOWER

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HOPE, 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse on Scott Dr., 5 appl., $780 per mo. Avail now. Call (604)860-4953

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1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5thwheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Includes hitch. $6,500. 604-625-7761 Aldergrove.

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Take notice that in accordance with the WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT and Silver-Hope Mini Stor-age the personal effects of CHRISTINA NOWASELSKI will be sold on or after Dec. 11, 2012 for outstanding storage charges. Bids will be received by the offi ce at 63870 Flood Hope Rd. Hope, BC. 604-869-5288 or 604-858-7620

THE WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT

In the matter of the Ware-houseman’s Lien Act and J.M.H. Storage Ltd

Elizabeth SteinTake notice that the furnish-ings and personal effects located at

63370 Flood Hope Rd, Hope BC

will, if not claimed by De-cember 19, 2012, be dis-posed of accordingly. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to The Manager, J.M.H. Stor-age 604-860-4005

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIENWhereas

Rafer KR Enterprises Inc.Essex Lease Financial

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Jamie Davis Davis Motor Truck & Auto Ltd.

for storage and towing on a2006 Peterbilt with

VIN: 1XP5D49X26D879664

A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $19,641.10 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of December, 2012 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. The vehicle is currently stored at Jamie Davis Davis Motor Truck & Auto Ltd. 19683 Silver Skagit Road Hope B.C. V0X 1L2. The vehicle was placed in storage on August 11th 2011.

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