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StandardThe Hope THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2014

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Devon Higginbottom takes a leap off a freshly-made jump on the sliding trail atKawkawa Lake Provincial Park Monday after school. The latest blast of snow broughtabout 5 cm of snow to Hope and shut down the Coquihalla Highway several times overthe last week due to avalanche conditions. Environment Canada is now forecastingmilder weather for Hope into early next week.

Park closer to construction

Kerrie-Ann SchoenitHope Standard

A new community sports park in Hope is one step closer to be-coming a reality now that Tri-West Contracting has been awarded the construction contract.

Th e local company worked with numerous stakeholder groups in the community to develop the plan for the project, but has partnered with Hope Pathway Partners, Hope Motorsports Group and Hope Mountain Centre to carry out the work.

“It’s a community-driven proj-ect and community-driven proj-ects have the best legacy in small towns,” said Stephanie Hooker, with Hope Pathway Partners. “We’re getting some really fantastic (assets) in our community that will really improve the lifestyle here and access to recreation infrastructure for our community.”

Th e park has been in the works for two years, but hit a roadblock last July when stakeholders raised concerns about the design, proj-ect priorities, the ability for locals to bid on the job, and a perceived lack of communication. District staff worked with the groups to de-termine a new scope of the project before a request for proposals was issued in October. Tri-West Con-tracting was the only company to submit a bid.

Th e overall project cost is $463,219, of which 80 per cent is being covered by a provincial grant awarded in 2012. Th e construction budget alone is $400,000, with the remaining amount being spent on consultant fees and expenditures such as public information meet-ings. Th e district has also allocated $17,000 to a contingency fund, which will used for future value-added components of the commu-nity sports park project.

“Th e grant that we received from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development was created to make communities

healthier and more active places to live in. I feel that the proposed proj-ect submitted by Tri-West Con-tracting, in cooperation with vari-ous community stakeholders, has met or surpassed the expectations of the province,” said Scott Misumi, the district’s director of commu-nity development. “Th e contrac-tor and their team of community stakeholders did a wonderful job of combining their eff orts. Th e origi-nal estimate for the works was set at over $3 million. Th rough public consultation, the scope of work was pared down to a certain degree but the majority of the project com-ponents will be completed within the contract price of $400,000. Th e substantial cost savings can be at-tributed to committed volunteer workers and a contractor who wants to contribute to our com-munity.”

Th e project will see upgrades to the Sports Bowl seating area, new signage, skatepark repairs, and im-provements to the picnic area and trails. Th e main trail in particular will be widened so that it is stroller and wheelchair accessible. Hoots Inc. has also been hired to build a new bike skills park for beginner and intermediate riders directly across from Coquihalla Camp-ground, which will be similar to the Island 22 bike skills park in Chilli-wack.

“A big chunk of the budget is go-ing to the bike skills park and we’re hiring world-renowned profes-sionals to design it,” said Hooker. “Th is mountain bike skills park is an amenity for local kids but it’s also an attraction for visitors to our community. We’re not going to fl atten that forested area, but we’re going to take out all the dangerous trees. Th e idea is to get kids into na-ture and get kids active.”

Th e project is likely to get under-way sometime in March and work is slated to be completed by the end of the year. Construction is being scheduled to have the least amount of impact on community events.

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Claudia Cojocar, Ernestine Franson and Janet Baughman watch as Hope potter Billie Shauer demonstrates wheel throwing at the first ever Pottery Throw-A-Thon at the Art Machine Feb. 22-23. The Hope Arts Gallery will feature a backroom exhibit March 1-28 called Retrospect Five, which showcases work produced by participants of all ages at the Art Machine over the past year. Works will include acrylic and watercolour paintings, hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery, fabric art, and paper crafts. Some of the items will be for sale. An opening reception takes place on March 1 from 7-9 p.m. and refreshments will be served.

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Doctors looking for efficiency in serviceJessica PetersBlack Press

Family doctors in Chilliwack and Agassiz have a busy work-load, seeing patients in their private offi ces, in clinics, and in their rounds at Chilliwack General Hospital.

But local family physicians have also been working hard behind the scenes recently, looking at ways to provide even better care to their patients. Th e Chilliwack Division of Family Practice is conducting a health care improvement initiative called A GP For Me. Th ey hope to connect more people with family doctors, while stream-lining workloads to improve effi ciency.

A recent survey that ran in this newspaper and online gar-nered 3,059 responses from community members. Ques-tions covered off topics ranging from a patient’s needs, to avail-ability of care.

“We were overwhelmed with the level of engagement we re-ceived,” said Katrina Bepple, program manager.

Th ey were aiming to fi nd ‘unattachment’ rates, the per-centage of residents without a consistent family doctor. Of those who responded, 93 per cent indicated they had a fami-ly physician. Of those seven per cent who do not have a doctor, fi ve per cent said they would want one. In the aboriginal community, the unattachment rate jumps to 15 per cent. Th e results of the survey were dis-cussed at a recent press confer-ence held at UFV Chilliwack, one of the community partners involved with A GP For Me.

Th e CDFP will be putting forth a proposal to the General Practices Services Committee about the community’s needs in mid-May, said Ken Becotte, the division’s executive director.

Th e whole process has opened up discussion among local doctors, he said, and has already resulted in changes.

“We’ve got them thinking about what’s working,” he said. Following the presentation to the GPSC, they hope to imple-ment some new strategies.

Currently, two nurse prac-titioners and two physicians work out of the Agassiz Com-munity Health Centre. In Hope, there are seven physi-cians working with a team of nurse practitioners in the hos-pital to provide care.

Dr. Melanie Madill is a lead physician with the initiative. She said they are working to close the gap, because all re-search shows that continuity of care can improve your health.

She sees about 30 patients a day, and the limit for physicians to treat patients is 52 a day.

Madill said there are ineffi -ciencies built into the daily life of a physician, including tasks that could be delegated to other health care staff , such as nurse practitioners. If their days were streamlined, each doctor could potential fi t in more patients and decrease wait times. Th e trickle down eff ect could be that fewer people would end up

in the emergency or at walk in clinics, alleviating congestion there. But more importantly, patients would be seeing their own doctor more consistently, she said.

Having a family doctor “im-proves health outcomes,” she said. “We are partnering to pro-vide better health care for all of us.”

Th ey are slowly increasing the number of nurse practitio-ners in the hospital, and they are running an active recruit-ment campaign to encourage more doctors to come to the Chilliwack, Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs and Hope com-munities.

“We have a vital strategy to not abandon our patients,” Ma-dill said, and to fi ll in gaps left when doctors retire.

Madill acknowledged that the current wait times are not ideal, and that it can frustrat-ing for people moving to town when seeking out a family doc-tor.

She asked that people fi rst contact the Primary Care Clin-ic in CGH, where the staff can

assess their needs and put them in contact with a family doctor.

“Th at should be their fi rst contact,” she said, adding that pregnant woman and people with complex care issues will be placed in higher priority.

“We can help them,” she said. Dr. John Hamilton, a phy-

sician and the Primary Care Program Director for Fraser Health, underlined that attach-ment to a physician is of the ut-most importance in communi-ties across the province.

“We’ve had physicians work-ing very hard in this specifi c way for the last four years,” he said, and some people may have already noticed improve-ments in how their GP’s offi ce operates.

In B.C., 14 per cent of resi-dents do not have a family phy-sician.

To learn more about what the Chilliwack Division of Family Practice is doing in the Upper Fraser Valley, visit them on Facebook.

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Ken Becotte, executive director for the Chilliwack Division of Family Practice, spoke to a small crowd at a recent press conference at UFV about the GP For Me program. The CDFP includes the areas of Agassiz, Harrison and Hope, and is hoping to close the gap on health care by connecting patients with the family doctors.

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RCMP seek public input for strategic planning

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Hope and Boston Bar resi-dents will have an opportunity to influence the RCMP’s three-year strategic plan.

RCMP detachments are man-dated to create strategic priori-ties which reflect the concerns and issues of their specific com-munities and seek out commu-nity opinion on a variety of po-licing issues.

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Th roughout March, the world will celebrate the joy and art of read-ing out loud.

Whether you’re an unabashed performer or a closet bookworm at heart, World Read Aloud Day invites you to pick up a book, fi nd a buddy, and speak the tale out loud.

Th is year, Hope resi-dents are invited to celebrate the event on March 6.

Read Right Society, in partnership with Fraser

Valley Regional Library, is hosting a reading event at the Hope Li-brary from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stories of all genres will be shared by com-munity members young and old. Each tale told will be suitable for the whole family and will leave listeners laughing, crying, or genuinely in-spired. Listeners are in-vited to sit and take in all the stories or drop in and out of the event throughout the day.

Later that day, from

6-9 p.m., World Read Aloud Day continues at Blue Moose Cof-fee House. Grab a hot drink, some food, and settle in to listen to an eclectic mix of stories and poetry read by more dedicated community members. All readings will be suitable for the whole family.

World Read Aloud Day was started through the international literacy organization LitWorld. It’s about taking action to show the world that

the right to read andwrite belongs to all peo-ple. World Read AloudDay motivates children,teens, and adults world-wide to celebrate thepower of words, espe-cially those words thatare shared from one per-son to another.

For more informa-tion about the upcom-ing Hope event, contactliteracy outreach coor-dinator Shayna Jonesat shayna.readright@gmail.com or 604-869-1973.

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More than 220 people packed into Hope Cinema Sunday morning to watch Canada’s men’s hockey team defend its gold medal against Sweden at the Sochi Winter Olympics. People were lined up outside the theatre at 2:45 a.m., even though the puck didn’t drop until 4 a.m. Highway Thru Hell’s Jamie Davis was also in attendance to watch the game, and took the time to sign autographs and take pictures with fans.

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Local government terms going to four years

Tom FletcherBlack Press

Winners of this No-vember’s local elections will serve four years on councils and school boards.

Minister of Commu-nity, Sport and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes said Tuesday she will introduce legislation shortly to extend local government terms from three years to four. Th e change is to take eff ect in time for elections this fall.

Oakes said the change comes aft er the Union of B.C. Municipalities sup-ported it at their conven-

tion last September. Th e issue has been debated many times and has been divisive over the years, with some ru-ral politicians arguing against extending the commitment for jobs with little pay.

O a k e s , who served two terms on Quesnel city council before being elected to the B.C. legislature last year, said she had her own doubts about it when it was debated dur-ing that time. But she has

made up her mind.“Th e reason why prov-

inces across Canada have moved to four years is it

provides great-er certainty in communities to move those very important projects for-ward, things such as infra-structure im-provements,” Oakes said.

“It provides opportunities for local government offi cials to understand their proj-ects and to carry them through.”

Th e change would

mean the next munici-pal election aft er this fall would be held in 2018, on a schedule that fol-lows provincial elections by one year. Oakes said there was no intent to avoid having both elec-tions at the same time, and she is acting in re-sponse to the UBCM’s vote to go ahead.

Asked if the legislation would include a “Rob Ford clause” to remove politicians who mis-behave while in offi ce, Oakes said the ministry is examining changes to the oath of offi ce to “pro-vide more tools” to deal with such situations.

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B.C. teachers will vote on an-other mandate to strike March 4-6, B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Jim Iker said Tuesday.

“Unreasonable proposals” from the province’s negotiating team include wage increases lower than what other public sector unions have received, and a continued re-fusal to put class size and special needs support limits back into the contract, Iker told a news confer-ence in Vancouver.

Education Minister Peter Fass-bender said wage negotiations “have to start somewhere” and aft er a year of bargaining, the BCTF has yet to present a wage demand. He declined to provide specifi cs of the government off er, but said class-room conditions are on the negoti-

ating table.“Clearly we’re at the table with

class size and composition,” Fass-bender said. “Our negotiators pre-sented a package of proposals. We are still waiting to see the full pro-posal, including the wages, from the BCTF.”

Iker confi rmed the union has not yet made a wage proposal, aft er a year of negotiations to replace a contract that expired in June 2013. Th e union described the govern-ment’s off er as a 0.5 per cent in-crease on ratifi cation, not retroac-tive to the past year, making three years with no increase.

“Th e proposal is followed by an-other zero for 2014-15 school year and then various ones and point fi ves over the next four years,” the BCTF said in a statement.

Iker said any strike action would be phased in, and would not im-

mediately include forcing teachers to stop extra-curricular volunteer work, withholding report cards or walking off the job.

Peter Cameron, appointed last year as chief negotiator for B.C.’s 60 school boards, said Tuesday he is surprised the union is going to a strike vote without tabling its com-plete position. Th ere have been hints at the bargaining table that the BCTF has an “extreme” wage demand, he said.

Cameron said the BCTF has characterized the public school system as being in “free fall,” when in fact completion rates have im-proved over the 12 years when class size and support have been in dis-pute.

“Th e graduation rate for special needs kids, for aboriginal kids, has gone up dramatically since 2001,” Cameron said.

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Grizzly hunt isn’t going away

A little-noticed protest tent sprouted up on the rain-soaked B.C. legislature grounds earlier this month.

Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver spoke, asking whether B.C. residents would tolerate tro-phy hunting of killer whales. Th at would be a federal matter, but the point is vividly made about the on-set of B.C.’s traditional spring griz-zly bear hunt.

It’s bigger this year, with Koote-nay and Chilcotin wildlife man-agement regions reopened  aft er closures were enacted to preserve grizzly populations. In  all,  more than 1,000 grizzly bears are up for grabs. As with limited-entry hunts for deer and other animals, only

about a third of those hunts are suc-cessful in an average year.

Th e rally was sponsored by the Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative, the partnership with U.S.-directed environment groups Sierra Club, Greenpeace and For-estEthics that has become so infl u-ential in B.C. aff airs. It produced a survey showing that 88 per cent of B.C. residents oppose trophy hunt-ing, and its California experts cal-culate a 10-fold increase in value when bear hunting gives way to bear watching.

Th e Raincoast Conservation So-ciety has bought up half a dozen guiding territories on the remote B.C. coast. Combined with govern-ment restrictions, more than half the coast is now off limits to bear hunting. Naturally, activists want the whole province shut down.

Wildlife management is the re-sponsibility of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Min-

ister Steve Th omson. He’s heard plenty from all sides and he main-tains that bear watching and bear hunting will continue to coexist in B.C.

Th omson has just introduced legislation to permit hunting guide territories to be operated by corpo-rations as well as individuals. Th is is a long-sought change, allowing First Nations companies and others access to bank loans to expand the industry.

Non-resident hunters are re-quired to hire a licensed guide-out-fi tter. Resident hunters pay $32 for a one-year hunting licence and $80 for a grizzly bear tag. Non-Cana-dians pay $180 for the licence and $1,030 for a chance at a grizzly.

Hunting in general is making a comeback in B.C. Ministry data show hunting licenses had declined to 85,633 in 2006, but recovered to reach 97,828 by 2013.

Th omson credits the work of the

B.C. Wildlife Federation, which runs hunter training courses. An-other program, Becoming an Out-door Woman, has helped revive hunting and camping as a family activity, he said.

Growing up hunting in north-eastern B.C., I was taught not to shoot anything I’m not prepared to eat. I also remember the struggles to protect caribou and other endan-gered prey species that at one time had B.C. biologists resorting to shooting wolves from helicopters.

Th e reopening of grizzly bear territories is marketed to urban residents as a horrible crime against nature. In fact, it’s a sign of increas-ing population.

Problems in B.C. wildlife these days include the fragile mountain caribou herds of the Kootenays, which have been subject to inten-sive management including reloca-tion of animals.

Th e ministry has also begun a

fi ve-year study of declining moosepopulations across a vast area ofthe Interior subject to salvage log-ging in the wake of the pine beetleepidemic.

Vancouver media recently high-lighted a grizzly hunt by NHL jour-neyman Clayton Stoner. Typically,U.S. enviros promoted the deceasedbear by name, “Cheeky,” and photosshowed its carcass stripped to theskeleton by scavengers aft er Stonerleft with the hide, paws and head.

Th ey don’t mention that thesame fate awaits animals that die ofstarvation or other natural causes,which increase when animals over-populate. As with many B.C. issues,there’s a cartoon version sold to im-pressionable city dwellers, and thenthere’s the truth.

Tom Fletcher is legislature report-er and columnist for Black Press.

Twitter: @tomfl etcherbc Email: tfl etcher@blackpress.ca

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

Spreading awareness When something subversive yet important is co-opted and adopted by

almost everyone, does it still have meaning? Does it still have value?Th at’s the question that can be asked now that Pink Shirt Day (yesterday)

has taken hold across North America. In the last seven years, Pink Shirt Day has grown from a spontaneous and risky act of protest by a couple of students in a Nova Scotia high school to an international campaign that has inspired many.

It has spurred political action, spread awareness that bullying can be challenged with education and understanding, and generated thousands of dollars for anti-bullying programs. Millions now don pink T-shirts at their schools and workplaces to let people know they are against bullying.

But when has anyone ever been for bullying?Bullying is an insidious cancer that has long existed in the human race.

It is a kind of currency of exchange between powerful people and vulner-able challengers. It goes on behind closed doors, in back alleys and on the Internet, but also out in the open in workplaces and classrooms.

It also must be recognized that for kids, bullying is nuanced behaviour stemming from deep-seated psychological issues, requiring sensitivity, not labelling.

Pink Shirt Day has undoubtedly been valuable in getting us to face up to the truth that society has long sanctioned bullying behaviour — rewarded it even, enabling bullies to become powerful people in the workplace, the executive suite and any place that individuals come together to collaborate and work.

But as a catalyst for change, has Pink Shirt Day run its course now that it is as ubiquitous as Santa Claus? Does the colour pink on everything from cars to cupcakes really help kids tormented by online trolls or workers cowed by bullying colleagues?

Spending money for programs to change behaviour and attitudes is a good thing. But it may be time for another subversive act of protest, some-thing that kids themselves come up with that has nothing to do with adults and their agendas.

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Over the last 20 years, I’ve seen changes living on and off reserve. When things are run properly and honestly at any business level, positive things usu-ally happen for the whole community.

Th ere are a number of First Nation communities that are doing very well for themselves without corruption. When you run a business on a reserve, the whole membership is usually in-volved, and people are working hard earning their own money and don’t have to ask for handouts to pay their bills. Family’s are looked aft er, espe-cially Elders. Th is is not so in all First Nation communities.

I spoke with the housing manager at the Department of Aboriginal Aff airs about two weeks ago and asked about funding for housing on reserve. She told me that I would have to go through our band offi ce to fi ll out the necessary

paperwork to get renovations done to my home. I told her it’s pretty hard to do when your own band offi ce admin-istration won’t even speak to you or have anything to do with you because you hold a Certifi cate of Possession to the property you have. She also said that they don’t get involved in band af-fairs, but in the same breath they give funding to operate on reserves. My own mother who is still Chief of our community and is a band member and Canadian citizen can’t even get funding that you, the taxpayer, provide these reserves to get a new furnace to keep warm. And she just turned 84.

For the record, there has to be an election on our small reserve for any-thing to be legal and that is yet to hap-pen. I want the government of Canada to understand one thing. When you start poisoning these small communi-

ties with all your big dollars and can’t be accountable for what happens to families, and especially the elderly in these communities, it’s time for you to step down and put someone in your position with a backbone. I’m upset not only at our so-called administra-tion on our reserve but the government for not being accountable for the dol-lars they’re giving out to just be spent foolishly.

We have a new band offi ce that cost you, the taxpayers, $1.4 million. Th e government of Canada will give our administration your tax dollars to go out and rent a room at a hotel to hold a meeting for only a few band members, but at the same time there’s a house without heat and another that has not been completed in construction in the last 30 years.

I would join forces with the taxpayer

to stop this government in spending your tax dollars foolishly on these re-serves and start being accountable for what damage they have already done. I believe we have to put people in there that will stand up for what’s right. What ever happened to “right is right” and “wrong is wrong?” I’m tired of being ignored and I won’t be silenced until these issues are dealt with.

People that have paid their whole life shouldn’t have to ask for a little help, and be ignored as if they are disposable. Th is is Canada and everyone has rights. You as the taxpayer have rights also to fi nd out more about what goes on with your hard-earned dollars. I wasn’t put on Earth to be liked, but to be honest and live the life the Creator gave me. So please people, it’s time! Don’t be silent.

Todd Chapman Skawahlook First Nation

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B.C. residents have become slaves to Crown corporations, which pay excessively high sala-ries and award millions of dollars in bonuses to employees. All of these are funded by taxpayers. Shouldn’t our tax dollars be used for expenditures in which all B.C. resi-dents benefi t?

In particular, the Port Mann bridge and High-way 1 upgrade, which have both been lumped into the bridge tolls,

could be paid for from general revenue — just as the Sea to Sky High-way and Alex Fraser Bridge have been. Tolls on the Port Mann are creating a hardship for those living south of the Fraser River, as they are carrying the burden of payment for much-needed improvements to B.C. highway infra-structure. Rather than putting the burden on a few motorists, why not include all who fi le in-

come tax returns in this province? A small per-centage of tax would pay for highway and bridge improvements, and al-low the elimination of TReO, the agency which collects the tolls and is an unnecessary bureau-cracy.

Bonuses to Crown corporation employees are simply overcharged premiums, and deny benefi ts to clients. Th is money does not belong to these employees. Bo-

nuses should be elimi-nated, and the exorbi-tant salaries of some of those employed by Crown corporations need to be reduced. Bonuses should not be awarded for doing one’s job, let alone mismanag-ing and incurring debt.

In the case of Trans-Link, 141 employees collected six-fi gure sala-ries in 2012. BC Ferries paid out big bonuses to senior executives. Th is is while the corporation

announced that rider-ship is at a 21-year low.

ICBC pays its ex-ecutives high salaries and bonuses, and also pays out bonuses to employees. Yet ICBC consistently blames ris-ing third-party liability claims for rising insur-ance rates.

As long as ICBC pays its employees bonuses, employees will con-tinue to put their own fi nancial interests above those of claimants. In

2012, ICBC unionized workers received aver-age bonuses of $1,645, while its 852 managers received an average of $13,800 each.

WorkSafe BC is also paying its employees bonuses. In 2011, it re-alized a saving of $12.8 million, of which $3.2 million was distributed to unionized employees. Th e obvious conclusion is that claims are denied so that employees and executives can get big-

ger bonuses.U.S. President John

F. Kennedy had it right:“Don’t ask what yourcountry can do for you.Ask what you can do foryour country.”

E. Mason

To all the people who came to my aid on Feb. 20, 2014 on the corner of Wallace Street and Sixth Avenue when I fell, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

A special thank you to the man who said “I’m coming, I’m coming, you’re OK,” and the lady for being kind. Also, a thank you to the man who helped me up and sat me down,

offered to call for an ambulance, kept my guide dog safe, stayed with me until my husband came and helped me to our truck. I’m on the mend.

Shirley McPherson

Crown corporation bonuses lead to fewer services

Thank you to good samaritans in Hope

Regarding Tom Fletch-er’s Feb. 13 column (Pre-scription pot pretense ending), not only should medical marijuana be made available to patients in need, but adult rec-reational use should be regulated too.

Drug policies modeled aft er alcohol prohibition have given rise to a youth-

oriented black market. Illegal drug dealers don’t ID for age. So much for protecting the children.

Th rowing more money at the problem is no so-lution. Attempts to limit the supply of illegal drugs while demand remains constant only increase the profi tability of drug traf-fi cking.

For addictive drugs like heroin, a spike in street prices leads desperate ad-dicts to increase criminal activity to feed desper-ate habits. Th e drug war doesn’t fi ght crime, it fuels crime.

Taxing and regulat-ing marijuana, the most popular illicit drug, is a cost-eff ective alternative

to never-ending drug war failure. As long as marijuana distribution is controlled by organized crime, consumers will continue to come into contact with hard drugs like methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin.

Marijuana prohibition is a gateway drug policy.

Robert Sharpe

Pot prohibition a gateway policy to use of hard drugs

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MLAs battle over family budgetsTom FletcherBlack Press

Opposition politicians called out Premier Christy Clark last Thursday on her assurances that the province’s budget would not be balanced by ask-ing more from taxpayers.

“Look, it’s the premier herself who yesterday said she would not be going out to taxpayers and asking them for more mon-ey,” NDP finance critic Mike Farnworth told the legislature.

He estimated fee increases of $900 a year for thousands of B.C. families, including a sixth consecutive increase in Medical Services Plan fees.

“They’re going to be paying more for MSP. They’re going to pay more for hydro. They’re go-ing to pay more for ferry trips,” Farnworth said.

“They’re going to pay more for car insurance, and if they live south of the Fraser, they’re

definitely going to be paying more in tolls [on the Port Mann bridge].”

Finance Minister Mike de Jong replied that the four per cent increase in MSP fees is the latest of a series signalled in the last three B.C. budgets. Premiums, many paid by em-ployers, account for 12 per cent of a health care budget that has grown from $8 billion to $17 billion since 2001, de Jong said.

MSP premiums increase by up to $5.50 a month for fami-lies earning more than $30,000 a year,  effective with the start of a new fiscal year April 1. On the same date, a nine per cent increase in BC Hydro rates takes effect, adding $8 a month to the average residential elec-tricity bill.

De Jong cited assistance for families in the 2014-15 budget, including a $1,200 payment into a Registered Education

Savings Plan for children bornin 2007 or later. A tax credit ofup to $55 a month for childrenunder age six is to take effect in2015.

The biggest priority fornew program spending in thisweek’s budget is an extra $243million over three years forCommunity Living B.C. forservices to developmentallydisabled adults.

Another $15 million is allo-cate to the Ministry of Childrenand Family Development forspecial needs children.

An extra $15 million overthree years is directed to RCMPpolicing costs and $6 million isallocated for legal aid services.

The budget also directs $29million to support develop-ment of a liquefied natural gasindustry in B.C., including at-tracting investment and pro-viding permits and environ-mental protection.

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Federal budget hikes tobacco tax, sets up surplusJeff NagelBlack Press

A new search-and-recue tax credit honour-ing “quiet heroes” like revered North Shore rescue leader Tim Jones who died last month is among the measures unveiled by the federal government as part of the 2014 budget.

Eligible ground, air and marine search-and-rescue volunteers will be able to claim a 15 per cent non-refundable credit on up to $3,000 if they perform at least 200 hours of service a year.

It’s largely a stand-pat budget that modestly shrinks overall fed-eral spending, records a $2.9-billion defi cit this year and sets up a projected $6.4-billion surplus in 2015 as the Conservatives seek re-election.

Federal fi nance min-ister Jim Flaherty con-ceded some may see the budget as “boring” but added he takes that as a compliment.

Th ere are no notable tax cuts, but the tobacco tax is going up, adding $4 to the price of a car-ton of cigarettes or about

40 cents to a $10 pack. Th at will generate $685 million extra per year, while more than $90 million over fi ve years will help the RCMP bat-tle tobacco smuggling.

Th e Harper govern-ment released few de-tails in the budget on what it will do next on two fronts of concern to consumers –  its past promises to inject com-petition into the mobile phone market and to reduce the temptation of cross-border shopping.

Flaherty said Ottawa will temporarily cap do-mestic wireless roaming rates until there’s a de-cision by regulators on further rules to protect customers.

He also pledged legislation to address the price gap between cheaper consumer prod-ucts in the U.S. and what Canadians pay at home.

How that will work is unclear, but the minister told reporters the Com-petition Bureau would be empowered to inves-tigate and punish unjus-tifi able price discrimina-tion.

“When Canadian families spend their

hard-earned money, they should be confi dent that they are being treat-ed fairly in a competitive marketplace,” he said in the budget speech.

Ottawa reduced tar-iff s on baby clothes and some sports equipment last year, but is still as-sessing whether retail-ers actually passed those savings along to custom-ers.

Flaherty also pledged $1.5 billion over 10 years for post-secondary re-search and innovation in areas that create long-term economic growth.

Job training contin-ued to be a major theme, as the Tories seek ways to fi x the skills mismatch between what the unem-ployed can do and what employers need.

Flaherty said the con-tentious $300-million-a-year Canada Job Grant program will roll out April 1, regardless of whether provinces and territories agree to par-ticipate.

In law-and-order policy measures, the government signalled it will regulate the use of Bitcoin virtual currency to thwart its criminal use for money laundering or fi nancing terrorism. It also pledged to create a DNA-based missing persons index.

Savings in the budget are to largely come from charging federal retirees more for health benefi ts and through a freeze on departmental spending.

Canadian Taxpayers Federation director Greg Th omas said this year’s budget may turn out to be balanced already since Flaherty inserted a $3-billion “revenue ad-justment for risk” provi-sion that gives padding that may not be used.

He noted Ottawa is forecasting $30 billion in cumulative surpluses over the next fi ve years, setting the stage for promised tax cuts start-ing next year.

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MONDAYHope Al-Anon Group: Al-Anon supports friends and families of problem drinkers. Monday, March 3 8 p.m. Fraser Canyon Hospital meeting room 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-7078obfuskat@telus.net

Krackle Goes to Family Place: Famous Hope Li-brary poet-in-residence, Krackle Crow, visits Hope Family Place every Mon-day morning. Library staff tag along and tell stories, sing songs and generally help Krackle do his thing! For kids age six and under and their care-givers. Monday, March 3 9:30 a.m. Family Place 604 Hudson’s Bay St. 604-869-2313deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

Basic Computer Classes: Free basic computer classes for adults. Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. Monday sessions: Microsoft Word - creat-ing, formatting, and edit-ing documents. Wednes-day sessions: Online help - email creation and use; social media help. Monday, March 3 5 p.m. 895-D 3rd Ave.604-869-1973shayna.readright@gmail.com

Auxiliary monthly meeting: Th e auxiliary to Fraser Canyon Hospital/Fraser Hope Lodge raises funds for our hospital and lodge and has several events throughout the year. Th ey have two gift s shops, one in the hospital and the other in the lodge, and sell beautiful handmade afghans, baby layettes, sweaters, jewelry and cards at reasonable prices. With the money raised they are able to continue to purchase large items needed for patient’s comfort and care. New members are welcome to join the volunteer group. Check out the new website: auxiliarytofrasercanyon-hospital.com. Monthly

meeting Monday, March 10 1 p.m. Fraser Canyon Hospital conference room 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-3517johnbirc@telus.net

TUESDAYTops Meeting: Powerful support group for weight loss and lifelong health. Weigh-in 5:30-6:50 p.m. Meeting 7-8 p.m. Tues-day, March 4. Anglican Church Hall 681 Fraser St. 604-869-2204eyesee55@telus.net

Senior keep fi t: Th is fi tness class is designed for seniors, and uses weights and bands for strength training. Chairs are also used to support the participant. Th is class has been ongoing for 15 years. Tuesdays and Th ursdays 9 a.m. Golden Ager’s Hall 560 Douglas St. 604-869-8435jilllast1@gmail.com

Hope Community Choir: Community Choir is a secular choir welcom-ing singers of all ages and abilities. We are all volunteers who sing for the sheer joy of singing. Please feel free to come and observe. Tuesday, March 4 7 p.m. Hope United Church 590 Th ird Ave. 604-869-8435jilllast1@gmail.com

ESL Conversation Cir-cles: Come to a relaxed place to practice your English skills through guided discussion. Free drop-in Conversation Circles will be held weekly until April 15. Tuesday, March 4 10:30 a.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-1973shayna.readright@gmail.com

Writing Beyond Hope Writer’s Group: To all writers and writing wan-nabes, there is a writing group in Hope! Writing prompts, discussions, support and book draws! Tuesday, March 11 6:30

p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave604-869-3032

WEDNESDAY Westie Army Cadet Train-ing: Th e cadet program prepares youth age 12 to 19 to become leaders of tomorrow through fun yet challenging activities. Wednesday, March 5 6:30 p.m. Th e Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 228 344 Fort St. 604-869-29191789trg@gmail.com

United We Sing: Sham-rocks and Leprechauns: Th is month we invite you to a community singalong with a St. Patrick’s theme. Green tea and green snacks to follow in the hall. Wednesday, March 5 1:30 p.m. Hope United Church 590 3rd Ave. 604 869-8435jilllast1@gmail.com

Shared Travels: Gone on a trip or taken a trek recently? Or maybe you have a hobby or passion you’d like to share? Bring along your photos and stories to share with fellow life travelers. Wednesday, March 12 7 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

MS Support Group: Monthly support group in Hope for people with a diagnosis of MS as well as family members and friends. We look forward to seeing you there! Wednesday, March 12 11:30 a.m. Kimchi Restau-rant 821A-6th Ave. 1-877-303-7122arlene.onderwater@ms-society.ca

THURSDAY Senior’s Coff ee and Conversation: Drop in and join us for a cup of coff ee, tea and homemade treats. You’ll enjoy some interesting and lively conversation. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hope Library - no membership required, just stop on by! Th ursday, March 6 10:30

a.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

ESL Classes: Free ESL classes off ered for Level 1 - Level 2 English speakers. Structured sessions will be off ered with a trained volunteer instructor. Th ursday, March 6 10 a.m. Grace Baptist Church 949 3rd Ave.604-869-1973shayna.readright@gmail.com

World Read Aloud Day: In support of World Read Aloud Day Hope is taking on the challenge to read aloud for 12 hours on Th ursday, March 6. Join us at the Hope Library (1005A 6th Ave.) for readings by community members from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Or, come on down to the Blue Moose Coff ee House (322 Wallace St.) for an eclectic mix of story and poetry from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.604-869-1973shayna.readright@gmail.com

FRIDAY Tops Meeting: Powerful support group for weight loss and lifelong health. Weigh-in 8:15-9:20 a.m. Meeting 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28. Anglican Church Hall 681 Fraser St. 604-869-2140 glennbarb@telus.net

World Day of Prayer Service: Th e World Day of Prayer Service is written by the women of Egypt. Th e theme is “Streams in the Desert.” Friday, March 14 7 p.m. Hope Pentecos-tal Assembly 843 5th Ave.604-869-5104

SUNDAYHappy Knit Hope: Join knitters of all ages and abilities for this cozy fi re-side knitting circle. Share patterns and projects. Sunday, Feb. 9 1:30 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave.604-869-2313deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

The Council of the District of Hope will be presenting its5 year Proposed Financial Plan to the Public to receive their comments.

MONDAY, March 3, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.District of Hope Council Chambers, 325 Wallace StreetCopies will be available on our website at www.hope.ca and at the District of Hope

reception desk before 4:00 p.m. for a cost of $10/copy.

DISTRICT OF HOPE

PUBLIC MEETING2014-2018 PROPOSED FINANCIAL PLAN

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Basketball season is over for Hope Mustangs

Hope senior Mustangs forward Amanda Lancaster evades the check of the Agassiz Chieftans’ Hannah Exley at last Thursday’s leagueplayoff game at Agassiz Elementary-Secondary. The Chieftans prevailed, with a final score of 40-29.

BARRY STEWART / THE STANDARD

Sports

Barry StewartHope Standard

A basketball free throw is about the same as a club-length putt in golf: a virtual ‘gimme,’ if you’ve got the mechanics all lined up… but there’s still room for failure if you’ve got a case of the yips.

The Hope Secondary senior Mustang girls had a yips outbreak in their playoff game against the Agassiz Chieftans, in Agassiz last Thursday. They went three for 16 chances at the foul line — and the 13 missed points could have been enough to turn the tables on the Chieftains, who had beaten Hope in two close games in single-A league play this year.

“You’ve got to sink your free throws,” said coach Jeff Kuhn on Tuesday. “There’s a reason they call them free. We’re usually in the 50 to 60 per cent range on our foul shots — and Azalia [John] is usually shooting 70 to 80 per cent and I think she went two for 10.”

As well, when the foul shots aren’t going your way, the opposi-tion sees no reason to change their style of play… other than the fear of getting fouled out, said Kuhn.

“They’re not risking anything by putting you on the line.”Hope got up 4-2 early in the game and was only six points be-

hind in the third quarter but they couldn’t regain the lead, going down 40-29.

“They were running a press on us and we beat it most times,” said Kuhn, “but even when you beat their press, it throws you off your rhythm and makes it so you can’t run your usual offence.

“We’ve got a half court trap that we like to run and it was work-ing well — but we had to stop using it because of foul trouble,” explained Kuhn, the senior pastor at Grace Baptist Church. 

Just days after the end of the season, coach Kuhn is already looking ahead to the next campaign.

“Next year’s team will be a little faster,” he said. “We’ve got some players who are good at anticipating passes, so I hope to run a trap and a full court press and run it all game. We’ll have to get in shape, though.”

The Hope-Agassiz rivalry is bound to be contested for the next few years at least, figured Kuhn.

“We’re losing four players and Agassiz is only losing two — and they aren’t starters.

“They’ve also got a P.E. class for boys and girls that is all-bas-ketball throughout the year,” added Kuhn. “I’d like to see that in Hope, too, as there’s only so much you can do as a team in prac-tice. There’s so much more to learn about the game.”

Kuhn is also planting the seeds of basketball in the younger grades, with the Steve Nash Youth Basketball Program that will start on March 31. The program is for grades 4 through 7, with a registration cut-off at 60.

“I really think we’ll be seeing a lot stronger skills in high school ball in the coming years because of the Steve Nash program,” said Kuhn.

Before that happens: parents and players have to get on board and get registered. Kuhn said he is seeing encouraging numbers already.

The full $60 fee covers 16 sessions, including nine practices and seven games. Players also get a Steve Nash reversible jersey, a drawstring bag, a basketball, a Basketball BC membership card and liability insurance coverage.

Local donations have made it possible for Kuhn to offer help on registration costs, to those who need it. You just have to ask.

Registration will close on March 14. People can pick up and drop off registration forms/payment at Silver Creek Elementary, CE Barry Middle School, or Coquihalla Elementary.   They can also download registration forms from the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/HopeSNYB/

Kuhn can be reached at 604-869-1349, or by e-mail at jeff@gb-chope.com.

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please view our please view our online scheduleonline schedule

Winter Programs

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St. Patrick’s Pool PartySt. Patrick’s Pool PartySaturdaySaturdayMarch 15March 155:00pm-8:00pm5:00pm-8:00pm

Chair YogaChair YogaTuesdaysTuesdaysMarch 11- April 1March 11- April 13:00pm-3:45pm3:00pm-3:45pm

RECREATION, CULTURE & AIRPARK SERVICESRECREATION, CULTURE & AIRPARK SERVICES

The Great Gordini The Great Gordini Family Magic ShowFamily Magic ShowSaturday, March 15Saturday, March 15

1:00pm-2:00pm1:00pm-2:00pm

Spring BreakSpring BreakDayDay Camp CampMarch 17-21 & 24-28March 17-21 & 24-288:30am-5:00pm8:30am-5:00pm

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IntegrityMovers

Moving and Delivery Services

“We’re not satisfi ed until you are”

NEW TO HOPE

604-860-5277 (LOCAL)778-896-6414 (CELL)

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“Protecting your inside from the outside”

CONSTRUCTIONPrecision Exteriors• Roofi ng• Siding• Windows• Doors

& more

604-750-8025

WCB Insured.Contact Jeremy for a

FREE ESTIMATE

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Full ServiceGlass Shop

Windshield replacementsRock chip repairs

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

AUTOMOTIVE

Your source for quality local professionals.ADVERTISING DEADLINE: Tuesdays at 4:30pm

AUTOMOTIVE

Hope Auto Body Ltd.Hope Auto Body Ltd.

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

- all insurance company estimates written here

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

CONSTRUCTION

barclay fletchercontracting ltd.

b etchercontracting.comRenovations & New Construction

Cell: 604.869.1686 Fax: 604.869.7605

ELECTRICAL

Scott Gilbert604-860-8605

• Residential• Rural

• Commercial• New Construction

• Renovations

Bonded/Insured Hope, B.C. 94574

UPHOLSTERY

Furniture, Windows, Fabric

604.860.0939rogersupholstery@telus.netIn-home & on-line

estimates

ROGERS

Upholstery

PLUMBING

DAVE’SDAVE’SPLUMBINGPLUMBINGLicensed Plumber

FREE ESTIMATES!

• GAS FITTER• INSURED

Home604-200-6413Cell604-869-4566

22 Years Experience Serving Hope & Area

Servicing Hope & Area since 1979

604-869-2767

GLEN TRAUNLANDSCAPING

LANDSCAPING

• Commercial & Residential

Yard Maintenance• Hydro Seeding• Brush Chipping

FLOORING

TILE

BLINDS

PAINT

CARPETS

FLOORINGCANYON CARPETS• Cloverdale Paint

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

549 Wallace St• 604.869.2727

BUSINESSServices

Call Janice at 604.869.2421 to advertise on the Business Services page.

REAL ESTATE

Nyda Realty (Hope)

ROBPELLEGRINO.COM(Personal Real Estate Corporation)

“Lifetime Hope Area Resident”

HOPE REAL ESTATE ADVERTISER

New Edition Available Now

robp@remax.net604-869-1290 (Cell Direct)

604-869-2945 (Offi ce)

COMPUTERS

Computer Sales & Service

285B Wallace Streetinfo@allsyscomputers.com

604-869-34561-877-7ALLSYS

MOVERS

BUSINESSof the week

• Gas, Oil & Propane Furnaces

• Water Heaters• Class A

Gas FitterREGISTERED WITH B.C.

SAFETY AUTHORITY

LLOYD’S UTILITIES

604-869-1111604-869-6544

PLUMBING & HEATING

PLUMBING

Got the plumbing blues?• gas fi tter• reno’s, service work,

hot water tanks,etc.

BLUE’S BLUE’S PLUMBINGPLUMBING604.750.0159604.750.0159

Hope & Area

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CHILLIWACK ABBOTSFORD HOPE

FOR EVERY FAMILY

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Fraser Canyon Hospice Societyis hiring a

The Camp Skylark weekend will be from Sept. 12-14, 2014 and is designed for children ages 7-12 yrs. old who have experienced a death or loss in their lives.

The CAMP DIRECTOR POSITION requires the following:- Available to start May 20, 2014 and continue for 18 wks.- Work 18 hrs./week, fl exible work schedule- Must have experience working with children- Experience in program development preferred- Knowledge of and experience with grief and

bereavement issues involving children- Excellent leadership and organizational skills- Comfortable with public speaking- Computer skills- Reliable vehicle for travel

If you would like a copy of the Job Description, please see our website frasercanyonhospice.org or by requesting one at email - hospice5@telus.net

If you are interested in applying for this position, send your resume with your wage expectation to:

e-mail: hospice5@telus.netSubject Camp Skylark

or Mail: Camp SkylarkPat Besse, Hospice Personnel Committee

Fraser Canyon Hospice Society1275 - 7th Ave. Hope, B.C. V0X 1L4

Fax: 604-869-9059

CAMP DIRECTOR

**Applicants not contacted within 3 weeks from the closing date are thanked for their interest. Short listed applicants will be contacted and will

need to provide 4 references for their interview. A criminal record check is required for this position.

Closing date: March 31, 2014

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

5 IN MEMORIAM

IN LOVING MEMORY OFALICE FLETCHER

September 28/30 - February 26/13

Remembering you is easyWe do it every day

It’s the pain of losing you That never goes away!

Dad, Judy, Keith & RyanHugs & Kisses

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

BLYTHE, Norton Harry

Norton Harry Blythe passed away Saturday February 15, 2014. He was born in Edmon-ton on February 2, 1942 to Florrie & Richard Blythe. He married Sharon (Nickerson) Baker on February 5, 1983 at the historic St. John the Divine church in Yale BC and be-came step-dad to her four chil-dren. Left to mourn Norton’s passing are his wife Sharon, brother and sister-in-law Bowman and Mona Blythe and their children Brenda, Debbie and Richard. His step children Ray (Joelle) Baker of Chilliwack BC; Kim (Gord) Woodd of Terrace, BC; Leona Baker & Jason Hunter of Hope BC and Kirk Baker & Sue Desabrais of Fox Creek Alberta; step grandchildren Angela, Melissa, Eric Beaupre, Tyler, Kimberly (Darryl) & family, Eugene Baker, Char-lene & Richard Walker & Jo-lene Baker & family. A Celebration of Life will be held sometime in the summer. Donation in lieu of fl owers may be given to the Hope Art Gal-lery.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21 COMING EVENTS

HOPE STATION HOUSE

111 Old Hope Princeton Way

Fri., Feb. 28Chili Night

6:00 pm $10.00Plus Jam

TAXPAYERS IN HOPE

The Hope Ratepayers Asso-ciation encourages YOU to review the District of Hope’s 2014 fi ve year Financial Plan. Copies available at www.hope.ca or the District Offi ce. A public meeting for com-ments is on Monday March 3, 2014 at 6:30 pm in Dis-trict Council Chambers.

The Hope Ratepayers Asso-ciation invites all to attend their regular meeting on

Thursday, March 6, 2014, in Council Chambers.

7:00 pmIt features guests Mr. John Fortoloczky, the CAO of the District of Hope and mayo-ralty candidate Mr. Lloyd Forman.

PLAN TO ATTEND

30 HAPPY THOUGHTS

Happy 95th Birthday

Jack!

Love from all your family

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

33 INFORMATION

Denied Long-Term Disability Benefi ts or

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

and protect your right tocompensation. 778.588.7049

Toll Free: 1.888.988.7052Julie@LawyersWest.cawww.LawyersWest.ca

TRAVEL

74 TIMESHARE

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

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Business Sale CF $200K Rev $1.5M Asking $725K+. Poised for Rapid expan-sion if desired or long term com-fort with steady growth. Company has developed a strong market niche with little competition pro-viding Technical Solutions to En-viro- Industry. Requires a hands- on owner operator or corporate merger integrating resources. Staff and infrastructure are in place. Owner is retiring. Princi-pals only. Respond to:

sharpoffer@gmail.com with resume and questions.

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RENTALS: These listings coverall types of rentals from apartments,

condos, office space, houseboats andvacation homes. So if you’re in the market

to rent, or looking for a roommate, starthere. bcclassified.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PUT YOUR EXPERIENCE to work - The job service for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Free for candidates. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or Call Toll-Free: 1-855-286-0306.

110 CAREER SERVICES/JOB SEARCH

Looking for Work? We can help!

• Resumes• Cover Letters• Networking Skills• Self-marketing• Interview Skills• Transferable Skills• Accessing the Hidden

Job Market• Cold-Calling• Training Opportunities• Career Development

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Hope, BC 604-869-2279

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS

Power sweeping,power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required. Experience and Air Ticket benefi cial.

Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988

J. RYBACHUK & Sons Trucking LTD has an immediate opening for a logging truck driver in the Sparwood/Elko area. Previous quad logger experience required.Fax resume to 250-425-0505 or e-mail to rybtrk@telus.net.

7 OBITUARIES

Look Who’s Hiring!Browse through

bcclassified.com’s careerand employment listings in

the 100’s.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

124 FARM WORKERS

JAMES GARDEN Ltd. requires 3 Farm Workers for Seasonal work starting around May 15 - Oct 15. Approx 50 hrs/week. Wage rate $10.33/hr. Duties are: planting, cul-tivating, harvesting, weeding, mov-ing irrigation pipes, and lifting etc. Fax resumes to 604-574-5921.

130 HELP WANTED

ACCOUNTANT Perform the day-to-day ac-counting functions for Yale First Nation, including con-tracts and month-end/year-end procedures. 21 hours per week. Full posting at yalefi rstnation.ca under Jobs.

UP TO $400 CASH daily. FT & PT Outdoors, Spring/Summer work. Seeking honest, hard-working staff. PropertyStarsJobs.com.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

130 HELP WANTEDINDEX IN BRIEFFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ............... 1-8

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ... 9-57

TRAVEL............................................. 61-76

CHILDREN ........................................ 80-98

EMPLOYMENT ............................. 102-198

BUSINESS SERVICES ................... 203-387

PETS & LIVESTOCK ...................... 453-483

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

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

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

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

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

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ANSWERS FOR FEBRUARY 20 CROSSWORD PUZZLE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

OLD SETTLER PUB in HHS, is currently seeking full and part time line cooks

and prep/dishwashersEmail resume to:

oldsettler@uniserve.comor fax to:

604-796-1034

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for a progressive auto/in-dustrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefi ts and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowanc-es. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alber-ta. See our community at LacLa-BicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

Plumber (7251) WantedLloyd’s Utilities

Box 893, Hope BC V0X 1L0Apprentice served plumber re-quired for position on our team at Lloyd’s Utilities providing plumb-ing repair services in the Upper Fraser Valley and Fraser Can-yon. Must have excellent custom-er service skills and be able to self motivate. Candidates must have a minimum 5 yrs experience and have own tools, workwear and driving licence.Experience with hydronic heating systems and an ability to problem solve and repair. Comfortable with heights and physically able to lift 100 lbs. Willing to work on call and overtime. Min 2 yr con-tract, $22-26/hr dep on experi-ence.

Contact Joe at: joeschachtel@live.ca ref job app Plumber.

PERSONAL SERVICES

173 MIND BODY SPIRIT

CHANELSPA

Top Quality Services...

604-746-67772459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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

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PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

188 LEGAL SERVICES

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

239 COMPUTER SERVICESALLSYS COMPUTERS, new com-puter sales & service. 604-869-3456 or info@allsyscomputers.com

.seo@curvecommunications.com 1.855.615.4208

245 CONTRACTORS

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

257 DRYWALL

EXPERT DRYWALLER, 20 yrs ex-perience, excellent work. Craig (604)869-0333

260 ELECTRICAL

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

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

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

275 FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

LLOYD’S UTILITIES, gas, oil & pro-pane furnaces, class A gas fi tter. (604)869-1111 or (604)869-6544

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

300 LANDSCAPING

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

320 MOVING & STORAGE

BROTHERS MOVING &DELIVERY

Local & long distance Movers Call 604-720-0931

www.brothersmoving.com

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

GET the BEST for your MOVING. We are Licensed & Insured 24/7 Senior Discount 778-773-3737

www.MOUNTAINMOVERS.caYour trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price inclsCloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job iscompleted. Ask us about our

Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

338 PLUMBINGDAVE’S PLUMBING, licensed, in-sured, gas fi tter, for all your plumb-ing needs. Call (604)869-4566

BLUE’S PLUMBING, got the plumb-ing blues? Call (604)750-0159

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

341 PRESSURE WASHINGPOWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Save-More Roofi ng - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTSGL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 1-855-240-5362. info@glroofi ng.ca

377 UPHOLSTERY

ROGER’S UPHOLSTERY, furni-ture, windows, fabric, in-home & on-line estimates. Call 604-860-0939

387 WINDOWS

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

PETS

477 PETS

BERNESE CKC PUPPIES, ready now! $1500 Call 778-240-1860 or 604-897-0485whitecrosskennel.ca

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

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

spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at

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

CHIHUAHUA, female pup, 6 months, very sweet, $400. Call 604-794-7347

DO YOU LOVE DOGS?We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237

LAB PUPS, CKC registerd, yellows & blacks, good temperament, shots & tatooed. $800. (604)377-0820

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

PLEASE HELP. Did you or some-one you know fi nd or get a dog over Xmas. Fem sheltie/schnauzer X, med sz, 35 lb. NO TAIL. Beige. Lots of hair! Her real family misses her terribly. Tattoo. 778-479-2454 or 604 798 9032. *REWARD*

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

523 UNDER $100

2 15” TIRES, like new 205/70/15. Aggressive M/S 80% tread. $75 for the pair. Call 604-863-2255

Auto/truck Batteries, Delco side post & Interstate up-right, excel. cond. $50 or sell sep. 863-2255

BLACK LEATHER JACKET, men’s size medium, like new. $75 Call 604-863-2255

BOMBER STYLE black leather jacket, new, ladies size small, or girl’s large. $35 Call 604-863-2255

EQUALIZER HITCH with bars. $45 for all. Call 604-863-2255

LEAF BLOWER, Baracuda, like new, $45. Call (604)863-2255

LIGHT UP VINTAGE CHURCH, very nice, like new, exc. cond. $45 obo. Call (604)863-2255

NINE GOLF CLUBS with bag. All for $45 or will sell separate. Call 604-863-2255

545 FUEL

Eagle Valley PremiumWOOD PELLETS

$4.30 / 40lb bag when purchasing a pallet,

or $5.10 / 40lb bag individually

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

20305 Flood Road, Hope

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

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

SAWMILLS from only $4,897 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

STEEL BUILDING...”THE BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 20X22 $4,259. 25X24 $4,684. 30X34 $6,895. 35X36 $9,190. 40X48 $12,526. 47X70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTEDWe Buy Homes BC

• All Prices • All Situations •• All Conditions •

www.webuyhomesbc.com604-657-9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

New modular on 1/2 acre lot in Hope. $6250 down, $617/mo P.I., & $650 pad rent. 604-830-1960

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide

$67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •Diffi culty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk!

www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

RENTALS

700 RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN!No Qualifi cations! Flexible Terms!CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th

Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo.Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d

604-657-9422

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

HOPE, 2 bdrm apt in newer building in downtown. W/D, A/C, garburator, secure, priv. balcony, covered park-ing, N/S, no party, suit. for mature or seniors. Call 604-855-9940

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

HOPE 3 bedroom townhouse, 5 appl., soundproof, radi-ant heat, blinds, fenced yard, patio, 658 Coqui-halla St., sunny side of town, N/S, no dogs, D/D Ref’s req. Avail now.

Call (604)869-6599

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

HOPE 2 bedroom mobile homes for sale or rent in seniors commu-nity. Call Gordon 604-240-3464

HOPE2 vacant pads for rent in senior’s community. Gordon 604-240-3464

HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park. Cabin, Mobile homes, and R/V pads for monthly rentals, cable in-cluded. Call (604)869-1203 or (604)860-0652

734 MODULAR HOMES

2 BDRM modular home on 1/2 acre fenced lot. 5 appliances in quiet area of Laidlaw. Storage shed with electricity. $850/month. Call (604)869-7656

736 HOMES FOR RENT

HOPE1 bedroom home, fur-nished or unfurnished, and a 2 bedroom home plus den in seniors com-munity.

Call Gordon 604-240-3464

HOPE, 3 bdrm townhouse 1 1/2 baths, fenced back yard, F/S, W/D, full basement, attached storagearea. Rent includes heat. N/P, N/S

604-869-9402 or 604-869-1432

HOPE, 6 bdrm house for rent near Kawkawa Lake. $1400 (negotiable). 6 bdrm (2 up, 4 down – total 2496 sqft), 3 full bathrooms, fi nished bsmt, par-tially furnished, large yard (10400 sqft), garage, 10x12’ rear shed, separate wood-shed, sandbox, lots of space for kids to play, fi repit, N/S, N/P, refs req. (604)999-9894 or ksteblin@gmail.com. Available March 1.

PLUS!PLUS! PLUS!PLUS!

HOCKEYHOCKEY

CHIEFS HOCKEY...CHILLIWACK’S TEAMCHIEFS HOCKEY...CHILLIWACK’S TEAM

For more details: 604.392.4433www.chilliwackchiefs.net

FAN APPRECIATION NIGHTFAN APPRECIATION NIGHT

2/14F CC28

Sat., March 1st7:00PM

CHIEFS CHIEFS VS.

COQUITLAM EXPRESS

• FREE HAIRCUTS• FREE HAIRCUTS• FREE PAPA JOHNS PIZZA• SEASONS PASS TO • SEASONS PASS TO

T HE FALLS GOLF CLUBT HE FALLS GOLF CLUB• CHIEFS AUTOGRAPHED • CHIEFS AUTOGRAPHED

JERSEYJERSEY

First 500 fans receive:First 500 fans receive:A Collectible Hockey Card A Collectible Hockey Card

& THUNDER STIX!& THUNDER STIX!

sponsored by:sponsored by:

CHANCE TO WINCHANCE TO WINPRIZES!PRIZES!

UFV BONUS PACK! Order your ticket online! Game ticket burger & large pop.

WIN AWIN AHARLEY HARLEY

DAVIDSONDAVIDSONIn the Chilliwack In the Chilliwack

FC Raffl e!FC Raffl e!ALSO...See the fi nal ALSO...See the fi nal

of the O’Connor Dodge of the O’Connor Dodge Chrysler ultimate Chrysler ultimate

puck shootoutpuck shootout

Thursday, February 27, 2014, Hope Standard A15

Bowl your way to

www.abbotsfordmissionridgemeadows.kintera.org/bfks

Mentoring is about the power of friendship. Volunteers and young people are building friendships where they experience the magic of everyday moments shared with a friend. Everyone needs someone to laugh with, share a dream

with, and just hang out... With friends it's the little things that make a big difference!

Maple Ridge REVS Bowling Centre Thursday, March 12 12-2pm– Lunch Bowl Friday, March 13th 12-2pm, 4-6pm, 7-9pm Saturday, March 14th 4-6pm, 7-9pm

It is easy, rewarding and FUN! 1. Select a bowling party 2. Register Your Team 3. Start Collecting Pledges 4. Celebrate the difference

your fundraising will make in the lives of children and families in your community!

For every $100 you raise your name will go into a draw for our grand prize!!!!!

Abbotsford Dogwood Bowling Wednesday, March 4th 12-2pm - Lunch Bowl Thursday, March 5th 4-6pm, 7-9pm - Dine & Bowl Friday, March 6th 12-2pm—Lunch Bowl 4-6pm - Dine & Bowl 6-8pm - Dine & Bowl Galaxy Bowling Friday, March 27th 4-6pm, 9-11pm Saturday, March 28th 4-6pm, 8-10pm

Call or email: 604.852.3331 Abbotsford

604.466.7555 Ridge Meadows Buildingfriendships@mentoringworks.ca

For every $100 you raise your name will go into a draw for our grand prize!!!!! Call or email: 604.852.3331 Abbotsford

604.466.7555 Ridge Meadows Buildingfriendships@mentoringworks.ca

For every $100 you raise your name will go into a draw for our grand prize!!!!!

Call or email: 604.852.3331 Abbotsford

604.466.7555 Ridge Meadows Buildingfriendships@mentoringworks.ca

For every $100 you raise your name will go into a draw for our grand prize!!!!!

Call: 604-852-3331 (Abbotsford)

604-466-7555 (Maple Ridge)

E-mail: shirley@bigbrothersandbigsisters.ca

Online registration available Online:

For more information or to register your team:

www.mentoringworks.ca

DAREto be a Kid!ABBOTSFORD:ABBOTSFORD:

RIDGE MEADOWS:REVS Bowling

March 9, 11 & 12

Galaxy Bowl

April 1 - 2Dogwood Lanes

March 3 - 4

Call: 604-852-3331E-mail: maureen.berlin@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

ABBOTSFORD: CHILLIWACK:

MAPLE RIDGE: HOPE:

Galaxy Bowl Chillibowl Lanes

REVS Bowling Sunshine Alley

Blast from the…PAST!

The Agassiz Harrison Hope

A MEMBER OF BLACK PRESS

ProgressThe Chilliwack

Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

For every $100 you raise your name will go into a draw for our grand prize!!!!!

Abbotsford Dogwood Bowling

For more information or to register your team:

ABBOTSFORD:February 13–April 5

PRESENTED BY:

25th Annual

RENTALS

736 HOMES FOR RENT

HOPE, 62695 Airport Road, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom charac-ter home near Hope Airpark available on March 15, 2014. Fresh paint, new appliances, renovated washroom and large fenced backyard that backs onto farm land. No pets, no smoking. $750.00 damage de-posit. $750.00+utilities/month. (credit check and rental applica-tion required).Contact:

ReceptionRecreation, Culture &

Airpark Services(604) 869-2304 or leisure@fvrd.bc.ca

HOPE, House for rent 3500 sq ft +, sunny bright street, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, private yard, security system, fruit trees & garden, and more. $1500/ mo + util, credit check & ref’s. N/S. Pet neg. Call (604)869-9069

741 OFFICE/RETAIL

COMMERCIAL SPACE

600 sqft of commercial space for lease in a shopping cen-ter in CHINA TOWN. High foot and car traffi c. Available Immediately. $1000/mo.

Please call for details:778-323-2334

746 ROOMS FOR RENT

HOPE, large furnished bdrm in rancher, in town, for vegetarian oriented indiv., female pref., N/S, N/D, N/P, private bath, $550/mo +1/2 util + D/D. Call (604)860-0566

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

HOPE, MALE to share house in Sil-ver Creek area, $400/month. Call 1 (604)525-1883

750 SUITES, LOWER

HOPE, 1 1/2 bdrm suite, laundry, propane fi re fl ace, 5 min walk to Lake of the Woods. Suites 1 quiet non-smoking person. Mar 1, utilities incl. $750/mo. Call (604)860-0677

HOPE, 3 bdrm suite, on private acreage, sunny location with lots of outdoor opportunities, covered parking, $700/mo.,pet negot. horse paddocks on property. Avail immed. Call (604)702-8247

RENTALS

752 TOWNHOUSES

HOPE, 3-storey 1500 sq ft town-house, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bathroom, dou-ble driveway, 4 appliances, N/S, N/P, $850/mon. 604-526-7478

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

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

autocredit 911

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

812 AUTO SERVICES

HOPE AUTO BODY, complete colli-sion repair & restoration. www.ho-peautobody.ca Call (604)869-5244

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

2007 CHRYSLER 300MSports Sedan.

Loaded, Sunroof.$5,900. Air Cared.

Excellent Condition.604-855-4103

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALSCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly & Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

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

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

851 TRUCKS & VANS

2006 CHEV SILVERADO 3/4 ton, 4 x4, extended cab, short box, air, cruise, tilt, spray in box liner, run-ning boards, 6L keyless entry, re-mote start, trailer tow pkg, 373K km, $5500. Call (604)313-4741

KEY TRACK AUTO SALESCARS & VANS

2000 DODGE NEON 4 door, auto, sedan, Aircared, low kms. ST#467. $2,500.2001 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, fully loaded. Only this week. ST#534 $2,900.2001 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto loaded A/cared ST#518 $3,900.2002 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr, fully loaded, lthr, Aircared, ST #516. Only this week! $3,900.2003 CHEVY IMPALA 4 door, auto, loaded, ST#376. $3,900. 2001 KIA SEPHIA, 4 dr sedan, auto. Only 88K. Only this week. ST# 493. $3,995.2001 FORD FOCUS 4dr auto, low k’s, loaded ST# 498 $3,995. 2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg auto, a/c, fully loaded, long wheel base. ST#437. $4,900.2005 HONDA CIVIC, 2dr, auto Si, loaded. ST#497, $4,900. 2003 FORD ESCAPE 4dr, 4X4 auto. ST#377. Only this week! $4,900.2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. Only this week! $5,500.2004 CHEV TRAILBLAZER 4X4, auto, 7pass. Aircared. ST#457.Only this week $6,900.2007 DODGE CALIBER 4 dr, auto, loaded. ST#383 $7,500.2004 FORD EXPLORER 4 door, 4X4, auto, 7 passenger, fully loaded, ST#470 $7,900.2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, ST#371. Only this week! $8,9002008 KIA MAZDA, 4 dr auto, fully loaded, ST#417. Only this week! $8,900.2008 CHEV MALIBU. 4 door, auto, fully loaded. Only this week. ST#520 $8,900.2009 DODGE AVENGER, 4dr fully loaded. Only this week. ST#532. $8,900.2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, h/back, sunroof, auto. ST#366. Only this week! $9,900.2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, very low kms, 82K only. ST#393. Only this week! $10,500. 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 pass, leather, runs good, ST#424. $10,900.2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr sedan, loaded, Only this week. No trade. ST#504. $10,900.2008 JEEP COMPASS 4 door, auto, low km, only 83K kms, ST#447 this week $11,900. 2008 KIA Sportage, 4 door, auto, runs good. Only this week! $11,900.2009 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, 5 passenger. ST#418. Only this week! $11,900.2010 FORD ESCAPE 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. ST#487. Only this week! $11,900. 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. Only this week! $13,900. 2007 GMC ACADIA 4 dr, 8 passenger, all wheel drive, runs good. ST#319. $14,9002009 JETTA TDi 4 dr, auto, leather, fully loaded. ST#402. Only this week. $15,900.2011 FORD ESCAPE, auto, 4 door, fully loaded. Only 20K, ST#471. $18,900.

TRUCKS 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. Quad cab diesel, loaded, long box, auto. ST#509. $7,900.2004 HUMMER H2 4 door, auto, 4X4, ST#384. Only this week, $13,900.2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160K. ST#310. $13,900.2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K ST#17. $12,900.2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. ST#126. $14,900.2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4X4, loaded. Only this week. ST#433. $16,900.2009 FORD F150 Crew cab, fully loaded $17,900.2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $18,900.

32055 Cedar LaneAbbotsford, BC

DL#31038

Financing Available

604-855-0666www.keytrackautosales.ca

FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICTNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The public hearing on Bylaws 1250 to 1257 is to be held by a delegate of the FVRD Board. Copies of the Board resolution making the delegation and copies of Bylaws 1250 to 1257 are available for public inspection until March 11th, 2014 at the Fraser Valley Regional District, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday) . For further information, please contact the Planning Department at 604-702-5000, toll free 1-800-528-0061, or by email at planninginfo@fvrd.bc.ca.

Information is available online at: http://www.fvrd.bc.ca/InsidetheFVRD/CommunityPlanning/Pages/MMZ.aspx

At this public hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaws which are the subject of the hearing.

Written submission may also be submitted to Fraser Valley Regional District in advance of the hearing but must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. March 11th, 2014. Written submissions will be entered into the public hearing record.

Dated this 19th day of February 2014Paul GippsChief Administrative Of cer

NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, the Fraser Valley Regional District will conduct a Public Hearing with respect to

• Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1250, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1250]• Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1251, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1251]• Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1252, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1252]• Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1253, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1253]• Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1254, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1254]• Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1255, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1255]• Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1256, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1256]• Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1257, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1257]

The Public Hearing will be conducted on Tuesday, March 11th, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the FVRD Of ce, 4th Floor Boardroom, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C.

The purpose of Bylaws 1250 to 1257 is to amend all Electoral Area Zoning Bylaws to de ne and regulate medical marihuana grow operations, as licensed under Health Canada’s Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations, and to provide clarity regarding which zones in each Electoral Area that medical marihuana grow operations will be a permitted use.

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WORKING TOGETHER FOR HOPEWORKING TOGETHER FOR HOPE

& SWAP& SWAP

Corner of Fourth Ave. & Fort St.EAGLES LOUNGE

Guests Welcome! 604.869.2560

www.foe2690hopebc.com

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Table Rentals Call604-869-2174 | 344 Fort St.

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SILVER CREEK

#11- 62790 Flood Hope Rd(Silver Ridge)Sat., Mar 19 am - 1 pm

MOVING SALEBBQ, tunnel cover, TV, house-

hold items & clothes

SILVER CREEK

63777 Beech AveSat., March 1

8:30 am - 1:00 pm

MOVING SALEhand & garden tools, com-

puter desk, household items

YALE

Garage/Yard SaleEvery Sunday

10 am to Dusk31220 #1 Highway

Downtown Yale604-863-2255

Rain or Shine

Warehouse Lien Act

Sunshine Valley Develop-ments Ltd. will be ending the following leases and dispos-ing of any property left on the lots as of March 21, 2014.

Mr. Neil StickleyCampsite # H-50

1993 Van Guard TrailerT278004147

$4153.57

Mr. Robert DumayCampsite # H-54

1982 Road RangerS285041SA20191P16

$3056.63

Mr. Corey VassCampsite # H-45

1992 Fleetwood-Terry Trailer

1FA5W3623N2445572

West Canada Civil Enforcement Inc

Repobc.ca/604 795 7337

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44954 Yale Road West, Chil l iwack DLN 31210 www.murrayhonda.ca

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