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Grow op revealedDeep frying dinner will not only cost a man his home, but a lot of time in the courtroom as well.

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Almost hitting two young kids, who darted out from a car parked right in a crosswalk, was just too much for a local mom to bear.

Just hours after that experience, Tessa Poole-Hahn set off on a mission to improve child safety at Coquihalla Elementary School – a mission she says only necessary because parents ignore newsletter safety reminders sent home from the school.

Tessa’s facebook campaign garnered lots of support from her friends who also recognize that there was a problem with parents dropping off and picking up their children within no-parking zones.

The same day Tessa moved up

the ladder in her lobbying efforts in contacting the RCMP and the Fraser Cascade School district to see what action could be taken.

Within 24 hours her efforts were rewarded with the arrival at the school of Hope’s bylaw enforcement officer, Jim Griffiths, just in time for the dismissal bell last Thursday.

But even with his massive white bylaw enforcement truck, its bright light bar blazing, parked right in the middle of the yellow-lined no-go zone, vehicle after vehicle pulled up right in front of him or right behind him. The oblivious occupants then hopped out of their vehicles and headed into the primary school.

Between running from vehicle to vehicle, with ticket book in hand, Griffiths told the Hope Standard that patrols of the no parking zones will continue into the future. The warning tickets he was giving out, however, will stop.

“In the future, I will just drive up, take a picture with my trusty camera, go back to the office, run the registered owner and mail out a ticket,” said Griffiths. And a ticket under the District of Hope traffic bylaw for parking at a yellow-painted curb will run you $50.

“It is about the safety of the kids,” says Griffiths, pointing out that if someone parks in the no-parking

zone which runs along the entire length of the school, any young child that darts out onto the street, even in the crosswalk, can not been seen by a driver until it is too late.

School district treasurer, Natalie Lowe-Zucchet, has also been working with Tessa to find some other solutions. And yet a second one comes from the District of Hope with the promise of larger, brighter pedestrian crossing signs.

The school district, the Coquihalla Parents Advisory Committee, as well as the school principal, are also looking into the possibility of setting up a volunteer crossing guard program.

Kids safety at risk, says mom

District of Hope bylaw enforcement officer, Jim Griffiths, stands with ticket book in hand, as a warning to parents of Coquihalla Elementary School students, to stop parking in the school’s no parking zones.

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The Back Country Horseman plan to follow some of B.C.’s oldest and, at one time, most active trails.

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Manning Park gears up for 100 year celebration

The summer of 2011 is going to be a summer of celebration for all B.C. parks across the province. It has been 100 years since the notion of B.C. Parks was formulated into something more than an idea.

The 100 year celebration brings with it a summer of fun to come enjoy at Manning Park.

“There are five events I know of for sure,” said Ed Atkinson, who is the West Okanagan Area Supervisor for Parks and Protected Areas through the Ministry of the Environment, “and the possibility of more to come.” Atkinson said that the events which are already booked for the summer have been the result of a collaborative effort. “None of these projects have been designed by the parks,” stated Atkinson. “People have been coming to me excited about celebrating and the

partnership we have formed is turning their ideas into something big and something truly exciting. It is going to be a great summer.”

Some of the events are looking for active participants and active volunteers, like the FatDog 100 endurance race through Cathedral Park, Cascade Park, Manning Park and Skagit Valley Parks. The second event looking for active participants is the Historic Horse Trip to Manning Park following some of B.C.’s oldest and at one time most active trails. They are hoping to get some local riders out for the trip.

On August 18, Manning Park is hosting an event called Art in the Park. The event includes a symphony consisting of members of the Okanagan Symphony, two concerts and various other cultural activities that will be announced over the

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Manning Park continues with a summer long interpretation historic speaking series with Manning Park staff using the trails and Amphitheatre as venues for the event. Past interpretive staff will be invited to attend as will educators and researchers. The Amphitheatre itself will be undergoing some updating with new technology being the main focus.

Last, but not least the Manning Park celebration will be

holding a Bird Blitz. The blitz will be an event to count the many species of birds navigating the park and the numbers. It will be headed by a well known bird expert and is expected to draw some locals out to participate including the Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists. The bird count will be reported to the provincial recorder.

All in all, B.C. Parks and Ed Atkinson believe the summer of 2011 will be a good one. “I am looking forward to all the upcoming events,” said Atkinson. “There will be something for everyone

and we still have some big announcements coming.”

To hook up with Back Country Horsemen to go on the ride or a portion of one of the many routes they will be coming in from contact Jim McRae, BackCountry Horsemen at [email protected] or at 604-856-5477. The FatDog 100 is in need of volunteers and welcomes all runners local and from afar. To help out contact Heather MacDonald at [email protected] or call 1-604-990-9815.

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After extinguishing a kitchen fire at a local home Saturday night, the District of Hope, the Hope Fire Department and police returned Sunday morning to begin their investigation into a grow operation located in the residence.

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Kitchen fi re leads to grow-op admissionA kitchen fire in a house on the corner

of Hudson Bay Street and Seventh Avenue in Hope ended in the near destruction of a large home and the discovery of a grow operation.

The fire occurred at approximately 7 p.m., Saturday night, January 29.

During a follow-up investigation Sunday morning, Hope fire department chief Tom DeSorcy said that the area of origin of the fire was identified as the kitchen, and the point of origin is suspected to have been the stove.

Serious crimes investigators were also back at the home, Sunday morning.

“I’ve since learned that the occupant of the house came forward to police

at the scene and admitted there was grow op in the basement and our crews were tasked to investigate and confirm,” added DeSorcy, later on Sunday evening

“As far as the fire origin is concerned, it appears the occupant was deep frying on top of the stove when it caught on fire. He apparently tried to smother the flames and then notified a lady in the house... they evacuated to a neighbours, where they called 911,” added DeSorcy.

The incident should serve as a reminder “to always exercise caution when deep fat frying at home and to never leave a pot of oil unattended.”

The night of the fire police began the process of preparing to execute a search

warrant on the home, later locating “three grow rooms containing a total of 225 plants at various stages of growth,” says Corporal Lea-Anne Dunlop, on behalf of the Hope RCMP.

According to police the power and gas have been disconnected to the residence and a no-occupancy notice has been posted on the home under the District of Hope’s grow operation bylaw.

One male, age 43, who lived in the home was arrested at the scene for Production of a Controlled Substance and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking. The male suspect has been released to appear in court on Tuesday, April 12 to face charges.

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A re-organization plan at the Fraser Valley Regional District that includes a “more equitable” funding formula was discussed during an in-camera board meeting Tuesday night.

But it’s not clear if the final plan expected next month will contain enough to keep the City of Abbotsford from leaving the FVRD to set up its own regional government.

“We’ve embarked upon a journey, but we don’t have a final destination in mind,” Abbotsford Mayor George Peary said Wednesday after the in-camera meeting.

The city may yet decide to remain within the FVRD, he said.

Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz said Wednesday that a “more equitable” funding formula was being worked out by FVRD staff long before the issue became public when the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce put out a news release claiming the city was not getting good value for taxpayers’ dollars at the regional district.

“If Abbotsford is being treated unfairly ... there’s ways that will come up to deal

with that,” she said. “We’ll deal with it and figure out how we can make (the formula) more applicable for Abbotsford.”

“If they don’t stay, we will recover,” she added. “But we may not be able to do things the same way.”

She said some “downsizing” at the FVRD may occur, but staff have now been advised and are “working hard to get ready in case it does happen.”

The Chilliwack-based FVRD, which delivers ser vices from Abbotsford to Boston Bar, had a $6-million payroll in 2009. Abbotsford paid $2.5 million into FVRD tax requisitions in 2010, while Chilliwack paid $1.8 million and Hope paid $1.2 million, including a partnership agreement for operation of the Hope Recreation Centre. Mission was the fourth-largest contributor at $818,000.

The Abbotsford Chamber is arguing the city is paying the lion’s share of service costs delivered to “free riders” in rural areas of the region.

But Gaetz said that over the past year

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the regional district “has been looking at operations to make sure (the funding formula) is equitable to everyone.”

She said the FVRD review may include benefits the Abbotsford Chamber did not consider, like the regional role played in the protection of air quality, transportation improvements and treaty talks.

“That’s the whole idea of the regional district, to do things together that you couldn’t do separately,” she said.

“I think Abbotsford has really benefitted - and we have benefitted from having Abbotsford at the (FVRD) board,” she added.

Chilliwack Coun., Chuck Stam, who is also vice-chairman of the FVRD board,

said he believes most FVRD members will be pleased with the final plan, which will include cost-saving measures like cutting the number of committees to avoid duplication of services.

He said Chilliwack councillors also want to ensure taxpayers here are getting good value for their money “but having said that, Chilliwack has never had a discussion ... that we would remove ourselves from the regional district.”

From Peary’s view, that only makes sense as it was Chilliwack that asked Abbotsford to join the new regional district to ease the costs it was paying as the largest municipality in the old Fraser Cheam Regional District.

Free Rein Associates is asking for your help in setting a plan to eliminate hate and racism locally.

Their new anti-racism program is funded for $20,000 per year under the umbrella of an Embrace B.C. program dubbed OARH, short for Organizing Against Racism and Hate.

The first year of the Hope Inclusion Project is targeted at planning and the social services company is asking the public to share their views on what next steps should be taken. To make it convenient for the public to give their input, a short four-question on-line survey is now on line at www.freereinassociates.ca Residents can remain anonymous in answering the

questions. Program organizers would

like to know if you are aware of racism and hate in the community, if you have personally experience racism or hate, what you think should be done about racism, and in which community you live.

There is also a small section for participants to describe an incident of racism that they have experienced or witnessed.

And beyond the on-line survey, project coordinators are also hoping to gain the support of the HSS Social Justice Group who can bring the survey to the young audience, says Darla Dickinson, of Free Rein.

“I believe that racism and hate does exist in our

community and comes out in many different forms,” said Dickinson.

“What we are trying to do in the first year is get a sense of what those forms actually are locally,” adds Dickinson.

“If you don’t have access to a computer, just give me a call and I will login to the survey your behalf and enter your responses.”

Once the data is compiled in early March the group will meet to discuss the results and develop a plan to combat local racism and hate. Once their plan gains provincial ministry approval the group will then set out on the implementation stage.

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NewsAttic grow operation busted

Police are looking for information about an attic grow operation busted in Silver Creek last week.

Police executed a search warrant on a home in the 63900 block of Old Yale Road, Wednesday evening, January 26.

“A small marijuana grow operation was located in the attic of the residence and 165 plants have been seized for

destruction,” reports Corporal Lea-Anne Dunlop, speaking on behalf of the Hope RCMP.

At the time of the police raid no one was in the home.

No arrests have been made and the file remains under investigation.

“Due to safety concerns BC Hydro has disconnected electricity to the residence,” added

Dunlop. If you suspect

a marijuana grow operation in your n e i g h b o u r h o o d contact the Hope RCMP at 604-869-7750 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

“The Hope RCMP remains focussed on disrupting criminal activity in the community and values any and all information the community can offer,” adds Dunlop.

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AirCare almost fails inspection at FVRD

The AirCare program nearly failed inspection at the Fraser Valley Regional District last week despite the estimated $77 million in health benefits the program brings by reducing vehicle emissions.

FVRD directors approved a motion to continue support for the $47-million program for another 10 years, but only after it was amended with a call to include “heavy polluters” currently exempt from inspection.

Chilliwack director Chuck Stam said he could not support the program as long as it targeted only the “low-hanging fruit” of vehicle owners who can’t afford new cars or the cost of repairs

to pass AirCare inspections.

He wanted to see marine traffic - the freighters and cruise ships that ply B.C. waters - inspected along with automobiles.

Nearly 424,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases were pumped into the Fraser Valley airshed by ocean-going vessels in 2000, about half that amount by harbour vessels, and half that again by BC Ferries, for a total 717,000 tonnes, according to an inventory conducted by the Greater Vancouver Regional District.

Directors who defended the program were concerned about the “hypocritical” message the FVRD would be sending, if it withdrew support.

Savings only between bids, not last garbage contract, mayor

With ratepayers questioning why their garbage fees increased despite a new contract, the district is reminding residents that any saving “in the new contract were only realized in the difference between the bids” and “should not be perceived as being

less than any previous contracts.”

The District released a formal statement on the increase of $7 per household in the garbage rates on January 26th.

Also noted in the release were increased costs associated with the recent “aggressive”

landfill strategy recently brought on line to bring the dump into compliance with provincial regulations, as well as increase its lifespan. A leachate control plan is currently underdevelopment, a iron grid cover system has been installed, and a full time dump

attendant is now on site.

“Council wil l be reviewing a c o m p r e h e n s i v e analysis of revenues, costs, and rate structures for solid waste, along with the future of our landfill, added the mayor in the release.

February enforcement blitz to target distracted driversJeff Nagel

Black Press

One year after B.C.’s distracted driving ban kicked in, there’s little sign the threat of fines are helping drivers keep their eyes on the road and off their electronic gadgets.

“There’s a high percentage of people still using their cellphones whenever they’re driving,” RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said.

Police issued 32,000 tickets province-wide since the ban on handheld use of cellphones and similar devices began in February 2010, worth a total of $5.2 million in $167 fines.

Distracted driving remained a factor in 32 per cent of all fatal crashes in B.C.’s RCMP-enforced jurisdictions in the past year.

That doesn’t necessarily mean a distracted driver who caused a deadly crash was talking on a cellphone or texting.

“It means they were doing something that took their eyes off the road,” Chung said. “Looking for a CD on the floor, playing with an iPod or maybe they spilled a cup of coffee and were wiping it up, not watching where they are going.”

Playing video games and programming GPS units is also a problem, he said.

“The worst thing I’ve seen is people looking down and texting when they’re making a left turn.”

In addition to the fines, drivers caught texting or emailing also get three penalty points against their insurance.

RCMP Traffic Services Supt. Norm Gaumont suggested a review may be needed to examine whether the distracted driving penalties are stiff enough.

“If you look at our statistics, it’s clear the public doesn’t realize just how dangerous it can be if you don’t have your full focus on the road,” he said.

BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation executive director Allan Lamb said it’s “unbelievable” that large numbers of drivers still talk and text.

He said everyone should rethink their near-compulsive need to be constantly plugged in and available to employers, friends and family.

He said businesses and organizations with employees who must drive on the job should develop a policy on distracted driving.

Enforcement of such policies can be a problem, however, as even ICBC discovered in recent weeks.

Private investigators hired by ICBC continued using handheld video cameras while driving to spy on an Abbotsford man suing for damages from a crash. The tactic apparently continued until well into 2010 – after the ban took effect – until a judge criticized the practice and officials vowed it would change.

Technically, a handheld video camera is not on the list of specifically banned devices, so police could not issue a ticket under the new law, although they could pursue a charge under the Motor Vehicle Act of driving without due care and attention.

A policing blitz throughout February is now underway to step up enforcement of the law. Officers will be on the lookout not just for phone and gadget users, but also drivers putting on makeup while driving or reading a book or newspaper, even though those are not ticketable under the new law.

Police may be disguised in garb like mascot costumes to snare violators.


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B.C. goes backward on education VICTORIA – Guess who said this

last week: “We want to reward good teachers and stop making excuses for bad ones.”

No, it wasn’t B.C. Liberal leadership hopeful Kevin Falcon, who has gone quiet on education since he caused a stir with his proposal for merit pay for public school teachers.

And it wasn’t the Fraser Institute, which is about to release its latest rankings based on foundation skills assessment (FSA) tests in B.C. schools.

It was U.S. President Barack Obama, in his state of the union address. He was talking about Race to the Top, a federal bonus program he called “the most meaningful reform of our public schools in a generation.”

“To all 50 states, we said, ‘If you show us the most innovative plans to improve teacher quality and student achievement, we’ll show you the money.’”

B.C., meanwhile, is going backwards. After years of B.C. Teachers’ Federation sabotage of skills testing, the essential mechanism for any improvement in education techniques, the B.C. Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association abruptly surrendered a couple of weeks ago.

The tests aren’t flawed, association president Jameel Aziz admitted, but they have been

“successfully undermined” by the BCTF.

Aziz listed three reasons for abandoning FSA tests. Two of them are factually wrong.

He claimed that after years of BCTF disruption tactics, participation has fallen below 50 per cent in some districts.

Ministry records show the lowest participation was 62 per cent, last year in the Vancouver school district. The provincial average was 83 per cent, despite letters sent home by teacher union locals telling parents the tests are bad and suggesting they find some excuse for their kids to skip them.

Aziz also blamed the Fraser Institute for its “misuse” of FSA data that “does not reflect the many unique challenges faced by individual schools, nor does it credit the many unique successes of individual schools.”

Wrong again, says Peter Cowley, the Fraser Institute’s director of school performance studies. He notes that the rankings track local factors such as parental income and the proportion of English as a second language or special needs.

“We’re hunting for schools that have shown that they are actually improving,” as well as those that are slipping, Cowley said.

Critics like to set up a straw man by comparing schools in rich urban areas with poor, remote schools. That’s “misuse,” designed to discredit the rankings and the tests.

Parents should start by looking at the performance of their own school over five years. Is it getting

better or worse? Rural parents

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and see if comparable schools are

doing better. All parents can ask

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Aziz claimed that “some in

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tests be replaced. Well, rookie

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Who will be our next premier? How about who will be hurling questions across the floor as our opposition leader?

The answers won’t come from voters at the polls, but from card-carrying members of the B.C. Liberal and B.C. NDP parties. In the highly-contested leadership contests currently playing out, leaders are chosen by party members. And after the resignations of Liberal Gordon Campbell and NDP Carole James, both jobs are up for grabs.

Anyone can join a party to participate in the o n e - m e m b e r - o n e - v o t e system. But not all citizens have interest in politics and political parties. Many people just want to be served by a caring MLA and have a competent premier at the helm.

That calls into question our current political system in BC. Looking south, a primary voting system would bring a few more ounces of fairness to the whole process.

Simply put, under such a system, all general eligible voters would be able to vote for their candidate.

In the U.S., primary elections are used by a political party to nominate candidates for the next general election. Open

primary elections are open

to all registered voters, and

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secret ballot, just as general

votes are conducted.

This would offer citizens

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It could boost participation

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Under the current system,

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leadership candidate a

clear mandate to lead the

province — or B.C.’s official

opposition.

A primary system would

put more power in the

hands of general voters and

less in the hands of party

elites.

That’s good for

democracy.

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Press)

A primary for party leaders

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Choosing to Smile fundraiser updatedEditor: Black PressA head shaving fundraising

event was held at Undine’s Hair Studio on Young Road, in Chilliwack, on December 30th which was organized by members of the Chilliwack Chapter of Valley Women’s Network (VWN). We wanted to update you about how the fundraising is going to help make Julie Houlker’s bucket wish come true: To live long enough to see her book ‘Choosing to Smile’ become a best seller.

VWN has partnered with the New Page Human Services Society (NPHSS). To date over $5,000 has been donated with more continuing

to come in. If individuals or businesses wish to make a charitable donation and receive a tax receipt please mail the cheques payable to the New Page Human Services Society - Box 998, Hope, B.C., V0X 1L0 -- designate ‘Choosing to Smile Book Fund’. Other contributions can be made by visiting any branch of the Envision Credit Union and make a deposit to the Choosing to Smile Book Fund account #1455864.

Teaching and promoting literacy is the primary focus for the Society which operates Pages Book Store. New Page Human Services Society has purchased 205 copies of

Choosing to Smile to donate to cancer patients currently in treatment at the Abbotsford and Surrey Cancer Centres. As a patient, you will find the books available for free in the Centres’ library. If you wish to support the cause by purchasing your own copy, Pages Bookstore has a few copies left.

Although sales of ‘Choosing to Smile’ are going extremely well (over 2000 copies sold to date!) Julie didn’t live long enough to see her bucket wish come true. However, it has made her very happy to see the community rally to support her dream. Julie passed away January 21st

surrounded by her family and co-authors.

We appreciate the community for their continued support of this wonderful project which is helping cancer patients currently in treatment to understand the cancer journey a little better and at the same time helping to make a dream come true.

Arnice AsquinVWN Chilliwack

Choosing to Smile Book Fund

Insight into ‘what were they thinking?’By Andrew Holota

Black Press

“Walk a mile in my shoes...”

That phrase probably goes through the mind of police officers every time another excessive force case hits the media, unfortunately reflecting on law enforcement in general.

I feel for those officers whose reputation and morale is affected by what seems to be a sustained string of police brutality incidents.

Policing is one of the toughest jobs going, and this just makes it that much tougher.

I know, a lot of people aren’t overly concerned about that when they see video clips of these situations, and say, “What were they thinking?”

Actually, I think I know something about that. I wore a Matsqui Police uniform, as a reserve constable, for almost five years in the early ’80s.

No, it wasn’t full-time policing, but it drew me into the cop community,

and unless you’ve walked in those shoes, I suggest there is much to understand.

Most police recruits enter the field with a defined sense of right and wrong. They want to make a difference – to make the world a better place.

It doesn’t take long to learn the world often doesn’t want to be a better place.

And right and wrong?What’s right about a man

pounding his wife into a bloody mess, only to have her beg you not to arrest him? What’s right about a mother and child lying broken and lifeless in a car wreck caused by a drunk driver? What’s right about seeing a guy who has brought grief and insecurity to countless victims with his break-ins, walk smirking out of a courtroom a free man, on a legal technicality?

There’s nothing right, either, having to put up with the verbal and physical abuse offered up by drunken louts.

It takes a special person to absorb a steady diet of those scenarios and worse,

while maintaining a calm and courteous demeanour, along with a personal sense of purpose and achievement.

It’s not like that all the time, of course. There are hours of boring patrols, switching from day to night on 12-hour shifts made longer by tedious paperwork.

And, in a matter of seconds, it can all explode in raw adrenalin, flight versus fight, training versus emotion.

That’s what most people find difficult to understand.

Police officers are trained to react to chaotic situations. They should have their feelings in tight control.

True enough, except the people inside those uniforms are still human – they’re not robots.

Some are better than others at bottling up the stress. Some have been doing it so well for so long, when a crack opens, the bottle breaks.

Some perhaps, should not be in policing at all, or any longer. They are the ones who arrived with an acidic us-versus-them attitude, or they developed it along the

way.It can be hard not to.The job is often miserly

with its rewarding moments – the sincerely expressed gratitude from a citizen; the interaction with excited, earnest kids; the slam-dunk court case; the feeling that indeed, you’ve made the world a better place.

That lopsided equation is sometimes a path to frustration and isolation.

You’ve seen cops sitting together during coffee breaks and meals. Policing is a tightly-bound community. It offers internal support and understanding, because often, the community being served is short on both.

And yet, I’ll suggest that good officers – which is the vast majority – are just as disturbed as the public by these incidents, and perhaps in a way, even more.

Does that justify or mitigate excessive force by police? No.

Does it make you think a little deeper into, “What were they thinking?”

Hopefully so.

Abbotsford needs to rethink FVRD splitEditor: Black PressRegarding the initiative by

the Abbotsford chamber of commerce for Abbotsford to withdraw from the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), I think that they should think again.

The land and its communities both large and small that the

FVRD represents covers a vast area.

Without the FVRD, Metro Vancouver would become an even bigger bully. Large corporations and businesses would do even more harm to the environment than they are currently doing.

This large area needs one

voice or ‘united we stand divided we fall,’ is the saying that comes to mind.

Could the bigger agenda be in freeing us up so that we can become a member of Metro Vancouver (MV) to be followed closely by Mission? If this were the case, the monies saved by leaving the FVRD

would be small change when compared to the millions that being part of MV would cost the taxpayer – then add 10 to 12 cents a litre on gas.

Gary Huntbatch


HOROSCOPE FOR THE WEEK OF F EBRUARY 6 TO 12, 2011HOROSCOPE FOR THE WEEK OF F EBRUARY 6 TO 12, 2011ARIES: You are thinking seriously about modifying the way you want your ambitions to unfold. You would like to seek out new experiences, and following that impulse will teach you some surprising things.

TAURUS: Planet Mercury brings you curiosity this week. You have the impression that it is taking too long for certain things to come about. You no longer want to feel dependent on factors outside your control.

GEMINI: You are able to allow yourself many beautiful things. You enjoy taking care of yourself, and doing so gives you a sensation of stability. You’re very aware of this.

CANCER: Your emotional life makes you quiet. Planet Pluto causes you to dislike being placed in situations where your gifts are not appreciated. You are especially observant of the person you cherish.

LEO: You are aware of what is important to you in order to have success in life. Your values are changing. This predisposes you to better appreciate what is magnificent in your life.

VIRGO: You vigilant and this brings you a lot of good fortune at the moment. The Moon causes you to be much loved by your entourage. This makes you happy, as it is what you have always wanted.

LIBRA: You have a far better understanding of everything that happens to you in your professional life. Avoid intrigues and don’t let yourself be influenced by gossip that could harm you.

SCORPIO: You have a great facility for rejuvenation. Whatever happens you are always ready to confront the demands of your life. This is good, and you are proud of this ability. Continue in this way.

SAGITTARIUS: You are in a period of your life where you must set aside some time for yourself. You will soon realize the importance of this. Don’t be afraid of anything.

CAPRICORN: Planet Neptune brings you poignant experiences in your love life. You feel things deeply and you know if a situation is honest or not. This enlightens you about many things.

AQUARIUS: This is a week that brings you satisfaction in several different areas. You feel good, and everything changes for the better. Certain difficulties no longer have an influence on you, and there is great satisfaction for you in that.

PISCES: You know how to say what is important to you. In the past you didn’t talk about such things, but now you need to be heard. You have earned this right.

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or tree39. Incapable40. Enlighten41. Endeavor44. To the left, matey46. “____ to Joy”47. Stickum48. Be nosy49. Auricular51. Piece of corn

53. Winter neckwear55. Stage decoration58. Large bird60. Jeweler’s glass62. Lost63. Ed Norton’s domain64. Baby hooter65. Mote66. Small mallet68. Dinghy support70. Calm73. Dancer’s jump74. Petal-puller’s word77. Russian ruler78. African nation82. Tribal medium84. Withered85. Boring tool86. Matador87. Lowest male voice88. Orderly89. Stair post

DOWN1. Daytime TV fare2. Advance3. Hound’s trail4. Common ailment

5. Duelist6. Turkey type7. Bird feature8. Skipper’s diary9. Mane10. Drive-in movie

attendees11. Bounded section12. Young lady13. Garden walk15. Now, to Welby16. Cast out23. Attribute25. Lab tube26. Wall unit27. Baby boxer28. Female voice29. Collected sayings30. Decompose31. Get too big for33. Frightening35. Bishop’s territory36. “Mayberry ____”37. “____ of the

Tiger”42. Aquatic rodent43. Chest muscle45. Mythical bird48. Skulk

50. Not suitable51. Dangerous curve52. Finished dinner54. Lily species55. Bristles56. Kind of room,

shortly57. Tibetan ox59. Best wishes61. Hawker, to some65. Convey (off)67. Certain diet

adherent69. Gigantic70. Nature’s bandage71. Poet Pound72. Lectern74. Merganser’s kin75. Jack rabbit76. Organic compound79. Tinge80. Eastern ruler81. Tennis necessity83. “____ You

Lonesome To-night?”

Community

The District of Hope public works crew got a head start on spring by building a new rock garden at the Hope Pioneer Cemetery, on Tuesday, February 1. The garden had been requested by the Christ Church National Historic site heritage committee, who worked over the summer to clean up the historic graveyard on Coquihalla Street. Laying at rest in the aged cemetery are members of some of Hope’s historic families, along with a Potter’s Field, where many transient workers were laid to rest, and the victims of the 1917 Coquihalla Hotel fire.

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WHAT’S HAPPENINGBook Launch: Join lo-cal author Tanya Ebert as she launches her new book Mystical Puzzle, a story of self-discovery. Wednesday, Feb. 09 7:00 PM Hope Library 604-869-2313

‘bleaf portal’: George Rychter will be having a show of his new work in the Back Room of the Hope Art’s Gallery, Feb 3 to 28. There will be an artist’s reception, on Saturday, February 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. Hope Arts Gallery 604-869-2272

Jam Session: Art and Darlene Boucher of the band Whiskee Jack host this open jam with a focus on rock’n roll,

rockabilly, and country.Friday, Feb. 04 7:00 PM Hope Station House 604-750-0113

Jam Session: Join us for an easy night of songs of refl ection and love. Open mic for you alone, or with friends, or backed up by house musicians. Friday, Feb. 11 7:00 PM Hope Station House 604-869-2747

Celebrating our Rural Diversity: Calling all public to cook, taste and learn about our culture through food. All recipes and stories will be published in a recipe book. Pre-register.

Saturday, Feb. 19 2:00 PM SOCIA Building 604 869 2279

Jam Session: Bill Chapman and Fred McCargue of the BB Boogie Band host this open jam. Saturday, Feb. 05 7:00 PMHope Station House 604-869-2747

Band Night: Skinny’s Blues Crew performs. Saturday, Feb. 19 Hope Station House 604-869-5956

Celebrating our Rural Diversity: Artist Forum: Artists within the community a invited to showcase their work

to other artists, and guests. Artists please register. Saturday, Feb. 12 10:00 AM Grace Baptist Hall 604 869 2279

Two Day Hand Pottery Workshop: Pottery workshop with April Wilding. Saturday, Feb. 12 1:00 PM Hope Art Machine 604-869-2021

Hope Women’s Net-work Gathering: Register to attend the Hope Women’s Network Gathering at the Owl St Cafe. Thursday, Feb. 17 5:30 PM Owl St. Cafe 604-869-2021


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Arts&Life

The Grace Baptist Church is the place to be for many local youths who come together to play ‘Trade Up’ or ‘Alien Tag’ each Friday night. The church welcomes all high school age youths to join in with their many events including last weekend’s Fourth Annual Hope Talent Show. Fifty kids attended the three-hour exploration into creativity, showcasing a video production, lip-syncing to the stars, and showcasing some serious talent. The evening kicked off with Madonna and Cindi Lauper taking to the stage, thanks to youth workers, Karyn Bonikowski and LaRee Russell. Once the crowd was warmed up the expressive youths took to the stage including, (pictured clockwise), Angelah, vocals/guitar; Dara, vocals; Alex on bass clarinet, and Corey on guitar and hamming it up for the crowd. Even the talent show judges were also all smiles, with Cindi Lauper (aka LaRee), Haley Blum, and Amber and Dean Mercer volunteering to lend a hand with the event (pictured below l-r).

Talented teensSIMONE ROLPH PHOTOS


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

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Hope Library Book Club Meeting: Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf will be dis-cussed at the February meeting. Contact Inge 604-869-9262 for more information. Tuesday, Feb. 15 6:30 PM Hope Library604-869-2313

Hope home-learner’s meeting: Come and meet other home-school-ing families in your community! Children and caregivers wel-come. Tuesday, Feb. 08 6:30 PM Hope Library

604-869-2021Book Launch: Join lo-cal author Tanya Ebert as she launches her new book Mystical Puzzle, a story of self-discovery. Wednesday, Feb. 09 7:00 PM Hope Library [email protected]

Friends of the Hope Library Meeting: Planning is on now for the annual Friends of the Hope Library Booksale - February 25, 26, 27. Wednesday, Feb. 09 6:30 PM Hope Library 604-869-2313

Yale and District Historical Society Meetings: Execu-tive meeting starts at 7:00pm. General Meet-ing starts at 7:30pm. All members are welcome. Wednesday, Feb. 16 7:00 PM Yale and District Community Centre 604-863-2324

Heart Healthy Vegetarian Cooking Class: Come join us for a cooking class in the Fireside Room at the Seventh Day Adventist Church. You must pre-register. Thursday, Feb. 03 7:00 PM Seventh Day Advent-ist Church 604-869-2021

“Light-Hearted February”: Febru-ary’s Breakfast - Hear speaker Avona Peters

talk about ‘A Gold Medal Finish’’, musical entertainment with Bev Lewis and see a ‘Second Hand Rose Fashion Parade’ put on by a few local gals. Thursday, Feb. 10 9:00 AM Kimchi RestaurantRaye @ 604-869-8420

CWC Prayer Con-nection: A time to come together with like minded individuals to pray for our families, our politicians - in Hope and around the world.Thursday, Feb. 03 9:30 AM Blythe House 530 Hemlock Avenue, 604-869-9916

Hope Genealogy Club: Join like minded folks to search for your ancestors. Friday, Feb. 04 10:00 AM

Golden Age Club Chess Club: Join us for an afternoon of strategy and learning. Friday, Feb. 11 3:30 PM Hope Library 604-860-0308

Valentine’s Day Storytime Craft: Join us for some Valen-tine’s Day stories and crafts! Friday, Feb. 11 11:00 AM Boston Library 604-867-8847

Valentine’s Day Storytime and Craft: Stories, songs, and rhymes for Valentine’s Day. Take home a spe-cial something for that special someone! Saturday, Feb. 12 2:00 PM Hope Library 604-869-2313

Valentine’s Day Storytime and Craft: Come join us for some fun! Saturday, Feb. 12 1:00 PM Yale Library 604-863-2279

2010 Games Anni-versary Event: 2010 Olympic Paralympic Winter Games Anniver-sary Event presented by the Hope Museum. Come and reminisce ...bring your stories and memorabilia to share; bring your lapel pins to display trade. Relive the torch relay events in Hope and more! Saturday, Feb. 12 1:00 PM Hope Library 604-869-7322

Celebrating our Rural Diversity: Artist Forum: Artists within the community a invited to showcase their work to other artists, and guests. Artists please register. Saturday, Feb. 12 10:00 AM Grace Baptist Hall 604 869 2279

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ThursdayBeyond Scared Straight(18) 7:00 pm Teens have an eye-opening expe-rience when they visit Lieber Cor-rectional Facility in South Caroli-na. A program shows them what prison life is like as they spend time in the tiny cells. Murderers and thieves share their stories.

The Big Bang Theory(7) (9) 8:00 pm Penny shares her knowledge of acting and Sheldon hopes her acting lessons will help him be-come a better teacher. Koothrap-pali becomes obsessed with his best friend’s girl.

FridayAn Idiot Abroad(25) 6:00 pm Reluctant world traveller Karl

Pilkington heads to Jordan to see Petra. He’s forced to take a de-tour, however, and ends up on an unexpected tour of the Middle East. He takes in the religious sights of Israel, tours Palestine and sees the Dead Sea.

The Defenders(7) (9) 8:00 pm Nick faces a blast from the past when an old friend shows up 17 years after his disappearance. Once accused of his wife’s mur-der, Donnie is convinced that new technology might help him clear his name, so Nick takes the case. Dean Norris guest stars.

Who Do You Think You Are?(13) (45) 8:00 pm Vanessa Williams delves into her family history and finds ties to the Civil War’s Union Army in this season premiere. She also learns

about a family member who was an educator in an era when few African-American southerners could get an education.

SaturdayPhoenix Open(7) 12:00 pm Top golfers participate in “The Greatest Show on Grass” at this year’s Phoenix Open in Scotts-dale, Ariz. During this third round, the tournament holds its Green Out event, encouraging players and others to wear green in support of eco-sensitive ef-forts.

World Championships(45) 1:30 pm Top-notch skiers from around the world gather at the Deer Val-ley Resort in Deer Valley, Utah, for the FIS World Championships. Founded in 1986 and held every odd year since, the highly antici-pated event features moguls, aerials, ski cross and more.

SundayWorld Championship(45) 12:00 pm The hills of Utah’s Deer Valley

Resort come alive with fresh snow and daring skiers flying through the air at this highly an-ticipated FIS event. The World Championship includes aerials, moguls, dual moguls and ski-cross competitions.

Glee(8) (49) 7:30 pm Forget the half-time show, the students of McKinley High fol-low up the Super Bowl with a special episode featuring Mi-chael Jackson’s “Thriller.” The big-budget episode will also fea-ture the songs of Lady Antebel-lum, Black Eyed Peas and Katy Perry.

MondayHeavy(18) 7:00 pm Filmmakers turn their cameras on two people desperate to lose weight in this premiere. At 431 pounds, Travis risks making his wife a widow if he doesn’t get help. Elsewhere, former cheer-leader Lindy has gained 175 pounds since her divorce.

The Chicago Code(8) (49) 9:00 pm Australian actor Jason Clarke pa-trols the streets of the windy city on a crusade to quash crime and avenge his brother’s death. Cre-ated by Shawn Ryan, the new drama co-stars Jennifer Beals as Clarke’s ally and the city’s first fe-male superintendent.

TuesdayNo Ordinary Family(9) (47) 8:00 pm When an attacker targets a friend, Stephanie approaches Jim about helping him catch the per-petrator. But when he claims she isn’t cut out for crime fighting, solving the case becomes a com-petition. Also, Katie learns dis-turbing news about Joshua.

Traffic Light(49) 9:30 pm Three men rely on each other as they deal with the ups and downs of friendships and romances in this premiere. The new comedy follows family man and lawyer Mike, recently coupled Adam and their perpetual bachelor buddy Ethan.

Parenthood(13) (45) 10:00 pm The Braverman family enters a tumultuous time as Haddie makes a brave decision and Drew meets his father. Mean-while, Crosby and Jasmine hit a bumpy patch in their relationship and seek pre-marital counselling with her reverend. John Corbett guest stars.

WednesdayLive to Dance(7) (12) 8:00 pm The big moment final-ly arrives in this sea-son finale. In this gru-elling competition, talented dancers performed a range of styles in the

hope of walking away with the $500,000 prize, and now the “Live to Dance” champion will finally be revealed.

Criminal Minds(7) (9) 9:00 pm When the City of Angels is ter-rorized by a series of unusual murders, the BAU team heads to L.A. to investigate. Matthew

Glave guest stars as Det. Bailey, who assists the

agents with the case. Also, Prent-

iss opens up about her mys-terious past.

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HOW NEIL MET KATY: Sparks will be flying on “How I Met Your Mother” when star Neil Patrick Har-ris meets Katy Perry.

The singer, known for hit tracks such as “Firework,” “I Kissed a Girl” and “Teenage Dream,” will guest star on the hit CBS comedy. The air date has yet to be announced.

In the episode, titled “Oh Honey,” Perry will play Zoey’s cousin, a gor-geous but naive young woman that the group nicknames Honey. Harris’s character, the infamous womanizer Barney, will be instantly attracted to Honey and she’ll serve as a potential new lover.

The network seems thrilled to have the singer on the show, and her appearance seems to be part of a budding tradition of inviting pop stars to the set.

“Katy is a tremendous talent and we are delighted to be able to work with her,” said Carter Bays, the show’s co-creator and executive producer.

In 2008, pop superstar Britney Spears appeared in two episodes of “Mother” as Abby, a receptionist who is attracted to Ted.

Perry’s guest role on “Mother” will mark her acting debut, so view-ers can look forward to checking out her acting chops.

Her only other previous TV expe-rience was appearing in a special holiday episode of “The Simpsons” this past December. The episode caught attention for having blended its regular animated characters with live-action guest stars.

Perry has another animated proj-ect in the works. She’ll be the voice of Smurfette in the highly anticipated movie version of “The Smurfs,” which is scheduled to hit big screens this summer. Perry and Harris crossed paths during that project too; Harris will star as one of the few live-action characters, Johan.

“How I Met Your Moth-er” also

stars Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Aly-son Hannigan and Cobie Smulders.

TALK ABOUT DRAMA: She may have dubbed herself “the Queen of all media,” but the question still re-mains: Can she act?

Daytime viewers will soon find out if talk show host and former DJ Wendy Williams can hold her own against some of the industry’s best soap stars when she guest stars in two episodes of “One Life to Live.”

Airing on March 2 and 28, the ep-isodes will feature Williams as Phyl-lis Rose, a talk show host who is do-ing a feature on the Buchanan fami-ly.

In her fictional special, titled “Ac-cess Llanview: The Buchanans, A Family Under Siege,” Phyllis will ex-amine all of the rumours, gossip and scandals that surround Llanview’s most prominent family.

“OLTL” producers are convinced that Williams will step into the role easily -- granted, it’s not much of a stretch -- and add some zest to her days on the set.

“If it’s happening in entertain-ment and pop culture, then Wendy Williams is talking about it and hav-ing a good time doing it,” said exec-utive producer Frank Valentini. “She is the perfect person to play Phyllis, and we are looking forward to her bringing the energy and fun that she brings to her own talk show to ‘One Life to Live.’”

Williams’ hit syndicated show, “The Wendy Williams Show,” de-buted in July 2009 and instantly be-came a hit in the talk show genre.

Many of her viewers came from her dedicated fan base from her days as a radio personality. Wil-liams’s radio career was so success-

ful that it even led to her in-duction into the National Radio Hall of Fame in November 2009. She’s only the second Afri-can-American to re-ceive that honour.

Life as We Know ItHolly Berenson is an up-and-coming caterer and Eric Messer is a promising network sports director. After a disastrous first date, the only thing they have in common is their dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter, Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in the world, Holly and Eric are forced to put their differences aside.Director: Greg Berlanti. Stars: Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Christina Hendricks, Josh Lucas, Melissa McCarthy, Hayes MacArthur, Faizon Love, Jean Smart, Majandra Delfino. 2010, 100 mins., comedy.

My Soul to TakeIn the sleepy town of Riverton, legend tells of a serial killer who swore he would return to murder the seven children born the night he died. Now, 16 years later, people are disap-pearing again. Has the psycho-path been reincarnated as one of the seven teens, or did he survive the night he was left for dead? Only one of the kids knows the answer ... but can he face an evil that won’t rest without finishing the job it began the day he was born?Director: Wes Craven. Stars: Max Thieriot, Emily Meade, Frank Grillo, Denzel Whitaker, Jessica Hecht, Zena Grey, Nick Lashaway, Shareeka Epps, Dennis Boutsikaris, Trevor St. John. 2010, 100 mins., horror.

Wild TargetVictor is the most respected assassin in the country, carrying on the family business estab-lished by his grandfather. The problem is that it’s not a job where you tend to meet the right girl -- which worries his domineering mother, who’s afraid there won’t be an heir. Rose is a free spirit and a joy-ous thief. When Victor is hired to kill her, his entire life is turned upside down.Director: Jonathan Lynn. Stars: Bill Nighy, Emily Blunt, Rupert Grint, Rupert Everett, Eileen Atkins, Martin Freeman, Gregor Fisher. 2010, 98 mins., comedy.

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The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to control invasive plants and/or noxious weeds on provincial Crown land in the South Coastal Mainland of B.C., including areas within or adjacent to high-risk sites (e.g. ecologically important natural areas), along transportation corridors, resource tenures, gravel pits and recreational sites. The PMP applies to areas located within the Metro Vancouver Regional District, the Fraser Valley Regional District, the Southwest half of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District inclusive of Squamish but not including Lillooet and the lower portion of the Sunshine Coast Regional District, in the vicinity of Sechelt.

The pest management methods proposed for use include manual/mechanical and cultural methods, biological control agents and the use of pesticides within the area to which the PMP applies. The common name and trade name of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: glyphosate (e.g. Vantage Plus Max), triclopyr (e.g. Garlon Ultra), aminopyralid (e.g. Milestone), acetic acid (e.g. Ecoclear) and chondrostereum purpureum (e.g. Chontrol Peat Paste). Selective application methods include: cut and paint or inject, backpack or ATV foliar spraying, wick-on, basal bark, squirt bottle and stem injection.

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CommunityRelive the excitement By Inge Wilson

Special Contributor

One year ago our Spirit of BC-Hope Region team members were busily making the final preparations for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Throughout 2009, most of our energies had been focussed on lantern building workshops and community presentations that centred attention on the Sunday, February 7th arrival of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games Torch Relay in Hope.

Hundreds of hours had gone into helping school children and community members create paper lanterns to welcome and “light” the way for the torchbearers. Arrangements had been made for a community celebration before and after the relay visit. Security and media arrangements had been attended to. Volunteers had helped to clean up and cheer up the torch route. Businesses and the District of Hope had helped to ‘Paint the Town Red’ with Canadian flags and it was exciting to see the red maple leaf prominently featured on doors and windows – not to mention cars and faces – throughout town.

We had all witnessed the energy and excitement that the Olympic Torch inspired on its journey across

Canada and when we finally went to bed on Saturday, February 6th we nervously anticipated how our moment in this historic event would play out the next morning.

Before daylight on February 7th our team was hard at work. The day looked to be perfect – dry and calm, brisk but not too cold. People started to arrive at the Legion Hall slowly at first but then soon built to a huge throng of excited children, parents and seniors. Hot drinks, food, live music, balloons and small flags all added to the mood and soon we were all gathered outside to follow the bagpiper and a small army of Canadian and international flag bearers, organized by Camp Hope. It was a colourful procession that led from Fort Street to Fourth Avenue and down Wallace Street.

To come around that last corner and see the hundreds of people assembled along Wallace Street and in Memorial Park, with their Canadian pride and paper lanterns glowing equally in the early morning light, was magical.

The large bear carving sporting its Team Canada jersey and carrying its hockey stick made for a perfect community party centrepiece.

And when the first of the official Olympic Torch Relay vehicles and torchbearers came

into sight, the feeling of pure joy rippling through the crowd was unlike anything I had experienced before... or after.

Our group of Spirit of BC-Hope Region team members saw that day through and continued on to represent our area throughout the February Olympic Games and the subsequent Paralympic Games in March. We also organized and presented the Paralympic Torch Relay Celebration in Memorial Park on March 9th. That day too was unlike anything Hope had experienced before or since.

It seems like all of this was happening just

yesterday, yet it also seems so very long ago already. It was in fact, one year ago this coming week.

You are invited to relive the excitement by celebrating at the Hope Library on Saturday, February 12th from 1 to 5 p.m.. Bring your stories and memorabilia to share with others. Bring your souvenir pin collections to display and possibly trade. Be sure to wear your Canadian red and white apparel!

For details contact Inge Wilson at The Hope Museum at 604-869-7322.

Inge Wilson is the co-chair of the Spirit of BC-Hope Region

You are invited to relive the excitement of the local Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relay by celebrating at the Hope Library on Saturday, February 12, 2011 from 1 to 5 p.m. Bring your stories and memorabilia to share with others.

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SPORTS ACTION

HBC Trail: Archae-ologist Jeff Martyn will present the fi ndings of his study of the Hudson’s Bay Company (1849) Heritage Trail. Kelly Pearce will outline the progress in re-opening the trail for hikers, horseback riders. Thursday, Feb. 24 7:00 PM Blue Moose Cafe 604-869-2021

Ladies Day: Ladies ski for free al-most every Thursday throughout the ski season. Thursday, Feb. 03 9:00 AM Manning Park250 840 8822

Bantam Tour-nament: Come support the minor hockey Bantam players. Friday, Feb. 04 Saturday, Feb. 05 Sunday, Feb. 06 Hope Arena604-869-2021

Adult Hockey Tournament: Come support the adult hockey players. Friday, Feb. 11 Saturday, Feb. 12 Sunday, Feb. 13 Hope Arena604-869-2021

Friendship Tour-nament: Come out for the HDRCS Hockey Tournament and support your friends, families. Friday, Mar. 25 Saturday, Mar. 26 Sunday, Mar. 27 Hope Arena604-869-2021

Figure Skating Carnival: Come out for a the Figure Skating Carnival. Saturday, Mar. 05 9:00 AM Hope Arena604-869-2021

Battle of the Badges: Come and watch the fi refi ghters play hockey against the police offi cers in a Cops for Cancer Fundraiser. Saturday, Feb. 19 5:45 PM Hope Arena604-869-2021

Rita Lihaven Me-morial Run: A 5km run/walk/roll, and a 10km walk/run fundraiser. Sunday, May. 15 11:00 AM Kawkawa Camp 604-869-9637

Sports

Former Hope Mustang Eric Williams is now playing NCAA ball for the Purple Eagles at Niagara University in western New York State. The 203cm, 102kg (6’8” 225-pound) forward had a career high 18 points and 9 rebounds in a January 21 game against Iona College.

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Williams making a mark in NCAA ballBy Barry Stewart

The Hope Standard

He’s living the dream in New York State.

Eric Williams — a former Hope Mustang and a member of the Hope Secondary grad class of 2006 — is playing NCAA basketball, with a full-ride scholarship at Niagara University, a Catholic university in Lewiston New York.

It’s Williams’ third year at the school but only his second year of league play, due to his being sidelined by an injury in the first season. NCAA rules allow him five years to complete four seasons of basketball, so after Williams graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management this spring, he’ll start work on his MBA.

It’s pretty exciting for his proud mom, Teresa, who follows her son’s games from afar via internet radio, streamed through the PurpleEagles.com site.

“I listen to his games on internet radio because it’s so hard to watch the grainy internet TV,” said Mom on Monday.

“I met Todd Callen, the announcer, last year when I was out there and I developed a wonderful rapport with him. He knows I’m listening and that it’s the only way I’m going to hear about Eric. He always says ‘Eric Williams from Hope, British Columbia’ when he’s doing his play-by-play.”

Eric’s sister Nadine is living in Toronto and gets down for a few games a year, sending extra news home by e-mail or phone.

Being so far away makes it tough when Mom hears about her son getting injured in a game.

“In the Sunday game against Siena College, they announced that Eric was injured and there was blood everywhere,” said

Teresa. “I guess he got elbowed or something. I had e-mailed Eric a photo of how beautiful Mount Ogilvie looked on Sunday and he sent me a picture of his black eye and swollen nose!”

Niagara lost by two points, in what has so far been a season of mostly close losses and a handful of wins. They are 4-and-19 on the year, including 1-and-10 in conference play as of Sunday’s game.

“It’s about where they were predicted to be this season,” said Teresa. “They only have one senior on the team this year — as well as some injuries — but they should be very strong in Eric’s

final year.“The school has a

superlative coaching staff,” added Teresa, a teacher at Coquihalla Elementary. “They’ve really worked with Eric.”

Williams and head

coach Joe Mihalich spoke by phone on Friday, after the team’s practice.

A week earlier, Williams had played a career highlight game against Iona College, playing 36 of 40 minutes, grabbing nine rebounds and scoring 18 points.

“They have one of the top centers in the league, Michael Glover,” said Williams. “He was averaging 20 points per game and we held him to only 10. It was a close loss. Nip and tuck for most of the game.”

The Purple Eagles play in the Metro Atlantic Conference, which consists of 10 smaller schools in the New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Maryland area. There are 340 teams and 31 conferences in the NCAA Division 1 — all with hopes of getting to the 68-team National C h a m p i o n s h i p s , otherwise known as “March Madness.” Niagara was there in 2005 and 2007.

“We’ve got nine more games in league play,” said Williams. “The league ends at the end of February, then the conference tournament begins. It’s single elimination.”

If the Purple Eagles want an easier time in the playoffs, they’ve got to get off the bottom of the standings, as the last-placed team has to face the top team in their first game. Until then, the team will be hitting the court most days for two hours of practice — plus a couple of sessions a week in the weight room.

“Eric played really well in the Iona game,” said coach Mihalich, who is in his 13th year at Niagara. “He’s a tough kid and he works hard... a terrific young man, who is on the verge of being more consistent.”

Quest Kermodes take on the Columbia BearcatsThe Quest Kermodes pulled

out a close, exciting road victory over the Columbia Bible College Bearcats last Thursday. Neither team led by double-digits at any point in the game and Quest

was up by just one going into the final quarter. A three-pointer from CBC’s Stefan Siemiatkowski (1st, Langley, BC) with 2:48 to go tied the game at 71. But Quest quickly re-established

its lead on a Jose Colorado (1st, Kitchener, ON) foul shot, and a John Pankratz (4th, Langley, BC) triple. The Kermodes hit their foul shots late to seal the win. The front court was the strength

for CBC (1-11). Forward Linden Willock

(1st, Hope, BC) scored 29 points while centre Chris Mader (1st, Chilliwack, BC) added 27. Colorado had 24 points for Quest (3-9) while

Pankratz notched 20. Bryce Froberg (3rd, Bellingham, WA) also recorded a 14-point, 12-rebound night for Quest which travels to Kwantlen this weekend. CBC will play at Langara.

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7 OBITUARIES

BLUE, Joseph David

Joseph David Blue, aged 89, passed away suddenly and peacefully at the Langley Me-morial Hospital, Langley, BC. on January 29, 2011.Joe is predeceased by his par-ents Harry and Magdalena; wife, Kathleen and just recent-ly, his elder sister, Bertha of White Rock, BC. Joe leaves behind his elder sister, Cynthia of Milestone, SK, and elder brother, Edward, of Calgary as well as his younger sister, Mae also of White Rock.Also left to mourn are his four sons, Randy of LaRonge, SK, David (Maureen) of Nanaimo, BC, Darrell of Regina, SK and Greg (Toni) of Hope, BC; grandchildren, Sandi, Mindy, Jason, Nathan, Tyron, Amber, Griffi n and Ryan also 14 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews in BC, AB and SK.Joe was born and raised in Wilcox, SK where he farmed until 1971. He moved the fami-ly to Regina in 1968, where he still farmed and trucked. In 1989, he moved to Hope BC where he fi nally retired and worked on his many projects in his garage, woodworking, rebuilding small engines and anything else that needed re-pair. Joe loved playing pool, crib and darts and belonged to the local senior centre and the Le-gion. He also loved returning to Wilcox every year and spending time with his sister and friends. Joe maintained his independent lifestyle til the end. As per his wishes, Joe will be cremated and a service will be held in the summer in Wilcox, where he will lie next to his wife and sister. Date and time to be determined. The family would like to thank Dennis Nelson and family of Wilcox, SK, Ian Williams and Lee Harding both of Hope, for their continuous friendship over the many years.

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KLASSEN, Ruth T. (nee Rempel)

Nov. 27, 1933 – Jan. 21, 2011

Passed away peacefully at age 77 in the arms of her husband Frank and son Frank Jr. in Minoru Residence. Ruth was born in Yarrow, BC, the eldest daughter of Aron and Olga Rempel. Her childhood was not an easy one, caring for her eight siblings and helping on the raspberry farm. Her life was further complicated by excruciating migraines which she suffered daily from her mid-teens until a few years before her passing. Despite the chronic pain, her musical talents and remarkable intelligence were among the many gifts she demonstrated throughout her life. Ruth was an accomplished pianist and music teacher. She was also renowned for an astounding memory - remembering as many as 400 birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions a year to send out thousands of cards, letters and gifts to family, friends and even strangers to lift their spirits. Ruth was a devoted Christian - her favourite Bible chapter was John 14. She married Frank Klassen Sr. On Oct. 31, 1953 in Yarrow Mennonite Brethren Church. In the following years, Ruth became a loving mother to Frank, Cynthia, Lorne and Jeff, along with her subsequent daughter-in-laws Karen, Wendy/Rose & Kate; grandchildren Kaila (& Kevin), Kelsey, Philip (& Lian), Elise and Aaron; and great-grand-daughter Ava. During the family’s darkest times, Ruth appreciated the love and support of sisters Edith (& Bob) Simpson, Ollie (& Bob) Peters and Charlotte (& Art) Shier. Her body was donated to UBC for scientifi c research into migraines and Lewy Body Dementia in hopes of fi nding a cure for these brain disorders. The family would like to thank the dedicated caregivers at Minoru Residence, who made her fi nal months comfortable ones. A celebration of life will take place at the Richmond Bethel Church, 10200 No. 5 Road, Richmond on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 2 pm. A reception will follow. Memorial gifts can be made to the Gideons International in Canada or Alzheimer Society of BC.

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5 IN MEMORIAM


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

(FULL TIME)

District of Hope325 Wallace Street,

P.O. Box 609 Hope, B.C. V0X IL0Phone: 604-869-5671 Fax: 604-869-2275

The District of Hope is seeking a Full Time Financial Accountant.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the incumbent will be responsible for performing accounting functions including processing and maintaining records as assigned. Related duties include a broad range of reception, secretarial, clerical, payroll, records management, and accounting tasks in varying degrees of complexity and responsibility, with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate should be enrolled in or have completed the 4th year level of a recognized accounting program, and possess two years experience in an accounting related position. Familiarity with the MAIS municipal accounting system will be an asset.

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Please review a more detailed job description on our website at www.hope.ca. Only complete packages will be considered and are to be submitted to [email protected]

Deadline for submissions is 4:30 pm, Friday February 11, 2011.

ANSWERS FOR PUZZLE 537 CROSSWORD


114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

Class 1 Highway Drivers & Owner

Operators WantedRegular work, dedicated units, Benefi ts after 3mos. Minimum 2 years mountain experience req.Fax resume & N print abstract to 1-888-778-3563 or E-mail to

[email protected]

DRIVERS/OWNER Operators wanted - Truck Contractors need drivers with log haul experience & clean driver’s abstract. Owner op-erators needed with 6, 7, 8 axle log trailers. Visit www.alpac.ca or call 1-800-661-5210 (ext. 8173).

Sutco Contracting Ltd. Now based in Chilliwack, has open-ings in our Chip Division for both Owner Operators and Company Drivers.As a well established family compa-ny, we look for drivers with proven work ethics, safety minded, and verifi able experience.We offer Satellite dispatch, directdeposit, extended benefi ts and stability.If you are interested in a long termsecure position, please contact us@ 1-888-357-2612, Fax 250-357-2009 or check us out online www.sutco.ca

115 EDUCATIONA PA RT M E N T / C O N D O M I N I U M MANAGERS (CRM) home study course. Many jobs registered with us across Canada! Thousands of grads working! Government certi-fi ed. 30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.BECOME AN EVENT PLANNER with the IEWP™ online course. Start your own successful business. You’ll receive full-colour texts, DVDs, assignments, and personal tutoring. FREE BROCHURE. 1-800-267-1829. www.qceventplan-ning.com.

DGS CANADA2 DAY

FORKLIFTWEEKENDCOURSE

Every Saturday at 8:30am #215, 19358-96 Ave. Surrey

NO reservations: 604-888-3008www.dgscanada.ca

Ask about our other Courses...*Stand up Reach *Fall Protection *Aerial Lift *RoughTerrain Forklift*Bobcat *WHMIS & much more.

“Preferred by Employers

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is rat-ed #2 for at-home jobs. Train from home with the only industry ap-proved school in Canada. Contact CanScribe today! 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com.

[email protected].



115 EDUCATION

STUDY ADVENTURE TOURISM! Train to be an adventure guide in just 9 months. Outdoor Recreation & Ecotourism Certifi cate. College of New Caledonia, Valemount, BC.1-888-690-4422.

www.cnc.bc.ca/valemount

130 HELP WANTED

ABLE TO TRAVEL National Com-pany Hiring Sharp People. Able to Start Today. Transportation & Lodg-ing Furnished. NO EXPERIENCE Necessary. Paid Training. Over 18+ 888-853-8411

AUTOMOTIVE - Riverside Nissan, Courtenay is currently seeking a General Manager, Sales Consultant, Service Ad-visor and a Mechanic to join us in our new facility. Please email your resume to [email protected] Dance & Drama School Inc. are looking for a Dance Instructor for Brazilian Contemporary & Mod-ern, F/T, ASAP, $26.00 p/h must have a talent and ability, must have 2 yrs exp. Main duties, Teach dance techniques & artistic interpre-tation to Brazilian Contemporary and Modern, teach the techniques, cultural origins of Brazilian Dance. Send Resume: [email protected]

FLAGGERS NEEDEDIf not certifi ed, training available for

a fee. Call 604-575-3944

HEAVY DUTY Mechanics required for busy Coastal logging company on Northern Vancouver Island. Must have extensive mechanical experience, certifi cation an asset. Above industry average (wages), plus excellent benefi t program. Fax or email resume to: 250-956-4888 or offi [email protected].

Star Fleet Trucking HIRING! DRIV-ERS, FARMERS, RANCHERS & RETIREES needed with 3/4 Ton or 1-Ton pickup trucks to deliver new travel trailers & fi fth wheels from US manufacturers to dealers through-out Canada. Free IRP plate for your truck and low insurance rates! Pref. commercial Lic. or 3 yrs towing exp. Top Pay! Call Craig 1-877-890-4523 www.starfl eettrucking.com

Sunshine Valley RV Resort and Cabins, a brand new 5 star RV Re-sort, owned and operated by Holi-day Trails Resorts, open year round and approximately 12 minutes east of Hope B.C on Highway #3 is on schedule for an early spring open-ing, and now accepting applications for a variety of full time and part time opportunities.

Customer service oriented individu-als are required for housekeeping, store and registration offi ce, mainte-nance, pool and grounds / janitorial openings. Ideal candidates would reside in the Hope / Sunshine Val-ley Region. Experienced Work Campers interested in a seasonal service for site arrangement are also encouraged to apply.

Please forward a brief Cover Letter and Resume, indicating your posi-tion(s) of interest to [email protected] Atten-tion: Manager, or deliver in person or by snail mail to:Sunshine Valley RV Resort14850 Alpine Blvd.Hope, B.C. V0X 1L5

A Criminal Record Check and Ref-erences will be required prior to an offer of employment.No phone calls please.



130 HELP WANTED

Position: Merchandiser: Chilliwack Area The Guyan Group is a retail service company that has been established for over 40 years and we pride ourselves on excellent quality of work and a team based atmosphere, “When we grow you grow”. We can offer a fast paced environment, opportu-nity to learn new skills, career advancement along with personal & professional growth across both retail and service industries. We are currently seeking skilled Merchandisers to work days in the Chilliwack area. You must be available to start February 14th, forapproximately 5-7 weeks. Requirements: Minimum of 1 yr retail in-store experience Previous experience with merchandising, display, signage and store fi xture setup Previous merchandising related experience Previous experience working with plan-o-grams. Direct front line customer service. Strong attention to detail Availableto work Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Capable of performing physical work and standing for extended periods of time Responsibilities: - Following instructions,layouts, elevation drawings, fi xture specs and plan-o-grams - Ability to work in a team environment - Ability to follow and take direction - Deliver exceptional customer service - Friendly, respectfuland reliable - Ability to lift up to50lbs - Comfortable being in aphysical, busy, moving work environment - Follow all safety standards. The Guyan Group wants to have professional and motivated individuals join our team who are interested in achieving the highest level of success and enjoy it with us as we grow. Interested appli-cants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume and quote reference code BCM-Chilliwack in yoursubmission to FAX 905.845.3221or via email to:[email protected] wish to thank all those interested for applying however only successfulcandidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.


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134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

• SERVERSMust have 3 yrs min exp., a positive attitude & Serving it right cert. • LINE COOKMust have 3 yrs min exp., a positive attitude & Food Safe Level 1.Drop off Resume at:

293 Wallace St, Hope BC

between 9 am - 5 pm 604-819-6422

139 MEDICAL/DENTALDENTAL RECEPTIONIST, full time, experienced, for well established dental offi ce in Chilliwack. Please apply with resume by fax to: 604-792-0191

160 TRADES, TECHNICALENSIGN ENERGY SERVICE INC. is looking for experienced Drilling Rig, & Coring personnel for all po-sition levels. Drillers, Coring Drillers $35. - $40.20.; Derrickhands $34., Motorhands $28.50; Floorhands, Core Hands, Helpers $24. - $26.40. Plus incentives for winter coring! Telephone 1-888-ENSIGN-0 (1-888-367-4460). Fax 780-955-6160.

Email: [email protected]

FABRICATORSMedium-size CWB manufac-turing plant in Surrey, BC, Local 712 Ironworkers, requires qualifi ed fabricators with experience in structural sheet and plate work.Experience with aluminum fabrication an asset.

Please apply in writing to:Wellons Canada Corp,

19087 - 96th Ave.,Surrey, BC V4N 3P2. Fax: 604-888-2959

Attn: Manufacturing Manager

FLAT ROOFERS WANTED - Expe-rienced roofers. PVC, EPDM, T&G & other fl at roof products. Valid driver’s licence. Skill based pay. Year round full-time. Phone 403-261-6822. Fax 403-261RUSKIN CONSTRUCTION LTD. Pile driving and bridge construction; www.ruskinconstruction.com cur-rently looking for: Professional En-gineers; Engineers in Training; Project Managers; Site Superinten-dents; Site Administrators; Jour-neymen/Apprentice Welders; Crane & Equipment Operators; Bridge-men; Pile Drivers; Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics. Permanent and seasonal work. Competi-tive/Union wages. Fax resume 250-563-6788. Email:

[email protected].

PERSONAL SERVICES

173E HEALTH PRODUCTSATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Me-ter and diabetic supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful fi nger pricking! Call 888-449-1321WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE win-ners can earn $$$ for losing pounds. Call Barb at 604-860-0417

180 EDUCATION/TUTORINGAIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualifi ed - Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

182 FINANCIAL SERVICESDEBT CONSOLIDATION

PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify

for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government

Approved, BBB Member$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com.AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One af-fordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.caGET BACK ON TRACK! Bad cred-it? Bills? Unemployed? Need Mon-ey? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Accep-tance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.

www.pioneerwest.comIf you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Cred-it / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

NEED Mortgage Money?Get Mortgage Money!

quick, easy, confi dentialno credit or income required

1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgagesCall 604-328-6409

Origin Home Financial PartnersMatt Sadler - www.mattsadler.ca

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

NEED A LOAN - BAD CREDIT?Has your credit prevented you from getting a loan? Buying a home or having your own busi-ness? We can help you get up to 1 million business or mortgage loan and up to 200K personal loan with interest rates starting at 2.9% APR. Bad credit ok.Apply now at:

www.oncreditloans.comor call 1-877-500-4030

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203 ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

GOODBOOKS BOOKKEEPING SERVICES. Payroll, AP / AR, govt remittances & more. Solid referenc-es. Call Donna @(604)869-2041

236 CLEANING SERVICES

HOME CLEANING SERVICES Need your Home Cleaned? Call Mandy (604)863-2227 or 778-928-4953

239 COMPUTER SERVICES

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

245 CONTRACTORS

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

DENCO VENTURES, renos, addi-tions, new construction, free esti-mates. Call John @ (604)819-4986

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

EXCAVATING, Terry’s RV also does excavating, land clearing, dump trailer. Call (604)869-1520

275 FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS

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

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

LLOYD’S UTILITIES, gas, oil & pro-pane furnaces, class A gas fi tter. (604)869-0400 or (604)869-1111

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HIGH CALIBER CONSTRUCTION Repair, Replace, Remodel.

• Room Additions • Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Drywall • Paint

• Texture • Finishing • Floors Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

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

RENO GONE WRONG! ...Do you have a reno that has gone wrong? We specialize in providing SOLUTIONS for the DIY or Remodeling Project that has become a disaster. We are the insurance companies choice as a PROBLEM LOSS CO-ORDINATOR, so for all your Residential, Commercial, OR Agriculture projects call us at: 778-239-6308, or email us at [email protected] and tell us your story. We can help.

INTEGRAL CONSULTANTS

300 LANDSCAPING

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

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317 MISC SERVICESGET RESULTS! Post a classifi ed in a few easy clicks. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Pay a fraction of the cost compared to booking individual are-as. www.communityclassifi eds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.

329 PAINTING & DECORATINGMILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

332 PAVING/SEAL COATINGALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

338 PLUMBING10% OFF if you Mention this AD!

*Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fi tter. Aman: 778-895-2005

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTSROYAL CASTLE Roofi ng - New & Re-roofi ng, Work Guaranteed, 15%Senior. Disc. Jazz 604-725-9963

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!#1 EARTH FRIENDLY

JUNK REMOVAL

604.587.5865www.recycle-it-now.com

367B SIGNSTF GRAPHICS, signs, billboards, banners, graphics, commercial / residential. Call (604)869-6544

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

PETS

474 PET SERVICES

PET SITTINGGoing on vacation or

out of town ?Reg Vet Tech 18 yrs exp.Will come to your home

Call Donna (604)869-2041

477 PETSAMERICAN PITT BULL puppies. 1 fem 4 male 1st shots, vet chckd. Born Dec. 16. $495. 604-729-8549BERNESE Mountain Dog Pups. Unique blood lines. 99% house trained. Call 604-740-0832 or 604-740-2986.

www.bernerbay.weebly.comBERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG X Border Collie pups, 1st shots & worming. $500. 604-857-5212.BERNESE Mountain X Great Py-renees pups, gorgeous, excellent markings, parents to view, health guar’d, $850. Call (604) 607- 5051BLACK LAB PUPS. 3 males, exc lines, 1st shots, dewormed, ready now, $450. 778-867-6758CAIRN TERRIER 3.5 mo little cutie, beauty & brains, use to cats/dogs $650. 604-930-8551CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866CKC Reg. soft coated Wheaton ter-rier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1,000+. Call 604-533-8992ENGLISH BULLDOG puppies, Eu-ropean bloodline 6wks, mircochiped dewormed Vet check, health guar’d Call Andrea 604-970-3807GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. 1 male & 2 female. $800. 1st shots & dewormed. Call 778-863-6332.

PETS

477 PETS

GERMAN SHEPHERD Reg’d pup-pies, quality German & Czech bloodlines. Guar. 604-856-8161

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

YELLOW LAB, 7mo M., very loving & beautiful family dog, all shots mi-crochipped. $550. (604)272-1516

479 PET OBITUARIES

Tantu’Oct. 19, 2000 - Jan. 25, 2011

Dogs are not our whole life but they make our life whole. Dogs are amazing creatures as they give unconditional love, Tantu’ was my faithful and loyal companion.

Te quiero mucho, siempre en mi corazon.

Many thanks to Dr. Madsen, Nicole, Robin and Auntie Sue Sue for all their kind-ness and compassion in helping Tantu’ at the end of his life.

Sharen

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

523 UNDER $100

COMPUTER DESK, wood grain look, 3’4” wide, keyboard drawer In great shape. $45.00 OBO. Call 604-869-3194.

545 FUEL

BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv.

Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder604-582-7095

559 MEDICAL SUPPLIES

CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591.

560 MISC. FOR SALE

100% Guaranteed Omaha Steaks - SAVE 64% on the Family Value Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-the-door delivery in a reusable cooler, ORDER Today. 1-888-702-4489 mention code 45069SVD or www.OmahaSteaks.com/family23

CAN’T Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stair-lifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991.

COLLECTIBLE SALE

Sat. Feb. 519420 Silver Skagit

Rd.9 am - 4 pm

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


MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

KING SIZE BED & frame, 6 yrs old, $500 obo. MCCORMIC DEARING cream separator, $250 obo. Cash only. Call H. Garfi eld (604)869-8416

Sally’s New 2 U740 Fraser Ave10 am - 5 pm

Tuesday - Saturday

Clothing, small household appliances

and more!

SEND FLOWERS to your Valen-tine! Starting at just $19.99. Go to www.profl owers.com/Cherish to receive an extra 20% off your order or Call 1-888-587-0771.

WEDDING DRESS!!!

STUNNING JADE DANIELS wedding gown from the 2010 collection. Purchased in April from Ivory Bridal in Langley The colour is ivory with a sweetheart top, is fi tted to the waist, then fl ows away from the body. A bustle was added to the dress so the train can be buttoned up during the reception. It is a size 8 (fi ts a little small). Cost was $1400 plus $100 for the altera-tions, will sell for $875. Contact 604-768-9109 to see photos or [email protected]

WINE OF the Month Club. Send the gift of wine all year long! 2 Bottles each month from award-winning wineries around the world. Call 888-751-6215 and get FREE SHIPPING!

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

TWO pianos; 1927 Heintzman up-right & a Henry Herbert upright, original ivories with no cracks or chips. Pianos have been viewed by a licensed tuner and is available for verifi cation. Buyer will be respon-sible for moving & retuning. $800 each. 604-853-2089.

581 SOUND/DVD/TV

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.

REAL ESTATE

603 ACREAGE

OWN 20 Acres Only $129/mo. $13,900. Near Growing El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Low down, no credit checks, owner fi -nancing. Free Map/Pictures. 866-254-7755 www.sunsetranches.com.

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

Restaurant sale/lease. Owner mov-ing out of country, established clien-tele, 20yrs business. Call eve after 7pm, (604)793-8735, chilliwack.

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

BUILDING SALE... “FINAL WEEK!” 25x30 $6200. 30x40 $9850. 32x60 $15,600. 32x80 $19,600. 35x60 $17,500. 40x70 $18,890. 40x100 $26,800. 46x140 $46,800. OTH-ERS. Doors optional. Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422.

STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about FREE DELIVERY! CALL FOR QUICK SALE QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111

REAL ESTATE

625 FOR SALE BY OWNER

For Sale By Owner

SOUTH SURREYAdult oriented, immaculate 2 bdrm Rancher Town-home in gated community. Close to beach & shop-ping. 2 full baths, vaulted ceilings, fi replace, upgrad-ed appliances. hardwood throughout, ceramic tile in kitchen & baths, granite counters, crown mouldings, garage, private yard. Plus many more extras.

No Agents Please$450,000.

Phone 604-719-7016

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSESOlder Home? Damaged Home?

Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH!

Call Us First! 604.657.9422

630 LOTSARIZONA BUILDING LOTS. FULL ACRES AND MORE!Guaranteed Owner Financing. No Credit check. $0 down - 0 interest.Starting @ just $99/mo. USD. Close to Tucson’s Intl. Airport. Hear free recording at 800-631-8164 Code 4001 or visit www.sunsiteslandrush.com.

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS2011 CANADIAN Dream Home 3 bed/2 bath, 1512 sqft, CSA-Z240 $109,950 includes delivery and set up in lower BC, 877-976-3737 or 509-481-9830 http://www.hbmodu lar.com/images/email_jan2.jpg

HOPE, FOR SALE:1 manufactured home 14 ft. wide w/2 bdrms. Brand new. In the Lis-more community, a seniors community “where the good peo-ple live”.Call Gordon for details

and for an appoint-ment to view @ (604)240-3464

636 MORTGAGES

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVEHOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.caHomelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDOHOPE, 1 & 2 BEDROOM APT., for rent $500 - $600, Park Royal, heat & hot water inc., balcony, 55, NP, NS. Best Loc Hope. Ref’s required. Call (604)860-0236 Linda or (604) 825-1444

HOPE1 BEDROOM APTAdult complex, fridge, stove, N/P, drapes, laundry facilities. Ref’s req’d.

604-869-1212 or 604-869-2139

HOPE, 2 bdrm apt., adult oriented complex, F/S, fenced yard, electric heat, N/S, N/P.

Call (604)869-9402 or 604-869-1432

HOPE, 2 bdrm townhouse, FREE CABLE, F/S, 1 1/2 baths, No Dogs. $675/mo. Avail. immed. 604-869-2177

HOPE2 Bedroom apt., downtown Hope, 1 1/2 bath, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, mini blinds, large covered bal-cony, covered parking, elevator, close to shop-ping. Avail Mar 1. Call (604)869-5518

HOPE

For Rent, better than an apartment, no noisy neighbours, in a quiet senior’s com-munity. A 1 bdrm fur-nished mobile home with all appliances. Ref’s req. N/P, N./S.CALL (604)869-7016

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIALHOPE, Downtown Hope, 400 sq. ft., the best spot for starting a small business. Available May 1. Call 1 (604)307-8988HOPE, Retail Space available, 591 Wallace, 4 units, starting at $400/mon +hst, incl heat, water & garbage. Call Rob @ 604-869-9763

730 MISC. FOR RENTSILVER Hope MHP, 63961 Flood Hope Rd. MH -Cabins -RVpads , monthly rentals, utilities & cable incl. Call (604)869-1894 or (604)869-8244

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADSVACANT PAD FOR RENT. The pad will accommodate a home up to 14 x 64. Call 604-869-7016

736 HOMES FOR RENT3 BDRM HOME for rent on large lot with panoramic view. 604-869-5582BROOKMERE, 2 bdrm, 1/2 duplex, furnished or unfurnished, 50 km north of Hope, small securable gar-age, W/D, available now. $600/mon. Great for snowmobiling & ATV. Call 604-771-0018DOWNTOWN Cozy 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath rancher for rent. $750 plus utilities. Available Feb 1. Please contact 1-604-619-3444HOPE, 1 bdrm small house, $530/mon, D.D. req’d, private set-ting, newly reno’d, Includes cable, no dogs. Call 604-819-1417HOPE 4 bdr 2 bth ranch style home on 1/2 acre, nr schls. Ref’s a must. Pet okay $920/mo. 604-795-6006

RENTALS

736 HOMES FOR RENT

HOPE, 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, private location, clean & very nice, $900/mo + D/D, ref’s req. No Smok-ers please. Avail Mar 1. Call (604)869-2181

HOPE, 4 bdrm, 2 bath home in town, large yard, new appliances, available March 1. 355 Hudson Bay St. $1200/mon. Call (604)712-1000 or 604-392-7088

HOPE, 4 bdrm, 2 baths, w/d hook up, $1200/mon. + util. avail. imme-diately, DD. Req. 1-604-710-8738

HOPE, 5 bdrm, 2000 sq. ft. home, 2 1/2 baths, 1 block to Kawkawa Lake, family room with fi replace, mtn views, large lot, N/P, N/S, Ref. req. $1250/mon. + util. Avail. Feb. 15. 604-869-9069

Hope 63902 Flood Hope Rd. 3 bd, 2.5 bath, 5 appl., gas f/p, lrg fncd yrd, garage. Good cond., pet negot. $1100/mo. Avail., now Ross Full-brook. Royal Lepage (604)792 0077

746 ROOMS FOR RENTHOPE, rooms for rent in downtown Hope, $350 - $500, good for sin-gles, N/P, N/S, good refs. Call 1 (604)307-8988

750 SUITES, LOWERHOPE, clean 1 bdrm suite, sunny side of Hope, walking distance to downtown, small pet welcome, utilities included, ref’s req., N/S, DD, $600/mon. Available now. Call (604)869-0079 evenings

751 SUITES, UPPERKawkawa Lake- 2 Bdrm. Main fl oor of house, Avail Feb 1, $875/m includes utilities, 604-798-2514

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st pay-ment at auto credit fast. Need a ve-hicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CRED-IT? Last week 12 out of 15 applica-tions approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. $500 Christmas cash extended. www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1-888-252-8235.

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810 AUTO FINANCING

818 CARS - DOMESTIC1998 FORD CONTOUR 4 dr., auto, fully loaded, Air Cared, $950 obo 604-615-74082000 BUICK Century, white 198K. Pwr str/wind, dl. Keyless entry, a/c. New trans $3500obo 604-807-76622001 Buick Centruy, loaded, V6, new tires/brakes. Imm. cond. in/out, priv. $3,900 obo. 604-593-50722001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, white, 75 Km, nat gas, good cond., $3,500 obo. Phone 778-709-64622001 PONTIAC BONIVILLE 4 dr., fully loaded, Air Cared, 146K, really nice car. $2100 obo 604-504-09322005 CHEV IMPALA, 126K exc shape, runs great, loaded, must sell - unemployed $6500. 604-859-53252005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 4wd, Frnt/sd airbags, alarm, leather, pwr options, 6cd, a/c,cc, no accid, 151,700k, $12,500 (604)858-54772008 DODGE Caliber SXT, auto, loaded, htch bk, 50,900 km, exc cond $9,800 (604)793-5520 DL5961

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS1990 HONDA CIVIC DX h/back, 5 spd, runs great, no rust, $1200/obo.Call 604-836-1280 (Maple Ridge)2001 VW Beetle, 2L, auto, white,134000 km. Very good condi-tion, lady driven. $7500 OBO. 604-794 -7352 or 604-793-55062004 Honda Civic, auto, 4door, 1 owner, 75,000 kms. keyless entry, very clean. $8350 778-242-11162006 BMW 325i blue, clean int 9.5, exterior 8.5, V6, tiptronic, runs well, CD, $22,000 obo (778)245-48692006 HONDA CIVIC 4DR SDN auto a/c pwr, CD, 80K this week $12,500 ST#53 DL#31038 (604)855-06662006 MINI COOPER, red, mint, loaded, 68K, lowest price in BC. $12,580. Must sell. 604-943-04442006 NISSAN ALTIMA 4dr auto sunroof, lthr, v.clean, blck, $10,900 St#55 DL#31038 (604)855-06662007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr sdn, auto a/c, pwr, v.clean local 95K s/rf t#52 $12,900 DL#31038 (604)855-06662007 TOYOTA 4 door hatchback, one driver, 5200km. $6000. Call (604)792-81682009 HONDA CIVIC DX. 4 dr, 5 spd manual, options, 14K, blue. $8800 fi rm. 604-538-48832011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No ac-cidents. $22,500. 604-836-5931

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE1985 CAVEMAN Truck Camper, F/S, furnace, washroom. $2000 obo. Call (604)860-31481999 SLUMBER Queen MH 24 ft. 119,000kms. 2 air, awnings, TV ant no leaks, exc. shape. $16,500. obo 604-870-35562000 FORD RANGER -Red 2 whl. drive w/ 7 ft. 6 Okanagan Camper, $4500 obo (604)575-2676 LV. msg

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838 RECREATIONAL/SALE2006 25’ travel trlr, Copper Canyon, exc cond., 1 slide, n/s, great fl r plan, $20,500 obo. (604)793-0495

2010 ADVENTURER 90 FWS

Front bath, thermopane windows, 7 ft. rear awning, much more.

$24,995 (stk.29814)www.fraserwayrv.com

1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2010 Winnebago Aspect 28B

U-shaped dinette, 4,000 Kw gen. set, rear view monitor.$94,995 (stk.28465)

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

NEW STARCRAFT 3614

Dinette slideout, lots of storage, outside grill and more. $11,983 (stk.27314)

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673The Scrapper

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES2006 LAND ROVER LR3 SE, dark blue, 40K MLS/64K KMS, no accid, lady driven, new tires, batt & brakes immac @ $27,900. 604-943-0210.

851 TRUCKS & VANS1992 VOYAGER $500. Aircared to 2012. Good running, a must see. 604-626-0638.2000 FORD F150 extended cab, 4WD. $4,000. Call 604-832-3441.

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851 TRUCKS & VANS

1994 CHEVY 1500, 4x4 short box, V8 5.7 l engine. 50 kms on rebuilt eng. $2100 obo. (604)703-8702

1997 Chevy S10, 260,000 km, 1 owner, air cared, new battery, incl snow tires $2350 (604)795-3139

1998 GMC Safari AWD, 135,00 km, 1 owner, exc cond., loaded, 4 win-ter tires incl., $3500 (604)847-9291

2000 CHEVY VENTURE Ext, 7 pass, auto, new tires, rblt tranny, $2000 obo. (604)820-0626

2001 FORD F350 Lariat 4X4, duelly auto 7.3 pwr strk dsl, a/c, 135K $17,900 st#42 DL#31038 (604)855-0666

2004 FORD F350 c/cab Lariat 4X4 auto, lthr, diesel, s/box, prw, St#43 $15,900 DL#31038 (604)855-0666

2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 pass van auto a/c pwr, DVD, runs good this week $4900 St#37 DL#31038 (604)855-0666

2005 DODGE RAM3500 c/cab 4X4, auto, lthr, diesel, a/c, clean, St#49 $16,900 DL#31038 (604)855-0666

2006 FORD F350 Crew cab XLT 4X4 auto, diesel, a/c L/box, low Kms, tow package $17,900 St#40 DL#31038 (604)855-0666

2006 FORD F350 Qdcab XLT 4X4 auto, dsl, l/box, v.clean pwr $15,900 St#25 DL#31038 (604)855-0666

2010 Ford Ranger sport, 4x2 su-percab, 4.0 V6, 5sp, auto, silver, cruise, tilt, a/c, tonneau cover, only 6045k. Sell due to health reason. $17,000. (604)796-3188

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WAREHOUSE LIEN ACTWhereas PRAEGEL MIKA of 7622 Lantzville Rd, Lantz-ville BC, V0R 2H0, is indebt-ed to HOPE TOWING LTD for the sum of $1097.60 for towing & storage plus publi-cation of this notice, on a 1987 FORD BRONCO VIN # 1FMDU15H1HLA24677 and the said sum ought to have been paid and have not been paid, notice is hereby given that on February 10, 2011 a date not less than 14 days after the fi rst publica-tion 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 offi ce of Hope Towing Ltd, 1290 6th Ave, Hope BC up to 1:00 PM on February 10, 2011. The vehicle may be inspect-ed at 1290 6th Ave, Hope BC.Dated at the District of Hope, Province of British Columbia, this 27th day of January, 2011.

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