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Sydne Mitchell from the Hope Secondary School SH(OUT) group dishes out chili to Coun. Tim Hudie on Tuesday at the Great Chili Cook-off at Blue Moose Coffee House. The event, hosted by the Hope & Area Transition Society, raised $1,440 for the United Way of the Fraser Valley. There were 13 different kinds of homemade chilies to sample and everyone was able to cast a vote for their favourite. First place went to Gerry Dyble, followed by Heather Garfield and Laurel Loring. Live music was also provided by Justin and David Geurtsen.

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Staff at C.E. Barry was happy to learn the board has given unanimous approval to seismic upgrades at their school. The school board voted Tuesday in support of keeping C.E. Barry intermediate school open, and applying for funding to have seismic upgrade work completed. The school is on a high priority list for seismic upgrades. However, low enrolment in the district meant there is an option to close the school and move the students to different locations. Trustee Pat Furness brought the issue to the board,

following a special meeting held last week to discuss the school’s future. “Emotions were evident,” she said, from both parents and school staff, adding that it was a very collaborative meeting involving many different groups. Furness said she came away with the feeling of overwhelming support of C.E. Barry. “We should keep that school,” she said. “Hope likes the concept of a middle school.” The school, which currently has 156 students in Grades 5-7, is also used by various community groups, including the Hope BC Team Fit, which uses the school for training sessions for the Vancouver Sun Run.

The school is also used two nights a week for community badminton, and starting next year, pickle ball. A consultant brought in to study the issue suggested students be shuffled to Coquihalla elementary. There is money available to the Fraser Cascade school district for the needed seismic upgrades, said treasurer Natalie Lowe-Zucchet. “If there were a seismic event,” she said, “the school wouldn’t handle it.” She said the support of the board is important in presenting their plan for the school to the province. Trustee Tom Hendrickson said the support for C.E. Barry is enough to keep it open, and that Hope is a grow-

ing community. “I see Hope growing in the next 25 years and we have to think years ahead,” he said. Principal Karl Koslowsky attended the meeting and thanked the board for their support. At school the next day, he was able to share the good news. “The mood was wonderful, excited,” he said. “They were very pleased to hear that it was a unanimous vote, and felt supported in the motion for CE Barry School to remain as an educational partner in the Hope community.” Trustee Linda McMullen was absent.

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Cascadia Wind Ensemble performs in Hope The Cascadia Wind Ensemble will bring An Old Fashioned Christmas to Hope on Sunday. The group has flourished under conductor and music director Shannon Goldsmith over the last couple years. Through her efforts the ensemble took root, providing an outlet for 25 musicians with a passion for good wind music. Members come from all over the Fraser Valley and several play in symphony orchestras. A wind symphony orchestra is also known as a wind band, symphonic band, concert band, and wind ensemble or wind orchestra. Musical groups that mainly use wind instruments and percussion are known as wind symphony orchestras. There aren’t any string sections as there are in classic orchestras, but there’s little

difference between orchestra music and wind symphony orchestra music. The concept of the modern wind ensemble was born when Frederick Fennell created the Eastman Wind Ensemble in 1952. Fennell’s new instrumentation used the instruments generally found in symphonic or concert bands, but reduced the size of certain sections to feature one player on each part. This allowed players who often got buried in large sections in the concert band to rise to the challenges of playing as soloists in an ensemble context. Fennell also encouraged contemporary composers to write for this new instrumentation, which was similar to an expanded orchestral winds/ percussion section but included characteristic color instruments

from the concert band, such as saxophones and euphonium. At that time, few original band pieces existed, and band concerts usually included numerous transcriptions from orchestral repertoire, with notable exceptions from Sousa and other marches composers. Fennell began programming works for groups of any size that followed the oneon-a-part guideline, such as Mozart Serenades for wind octet and works for brass groups by Gabrieli. This allowed wind ensemble members to perform music from all eras of written wind music, including the small but excellent repertoire for military and symphonic bands by composers such as Holst and Vaughan Williams. The wind ensemble concept has found a home in many com-

munity organizations throughout the world and was joined by the Cascadia Wind Ensemble in the Fraser Valley. Despite the relative youth of the wind ensemble in comparison to other musical media, numerous contemporary composers have responded to the idea of writing for this collection. The Cascadia Wind Ensemble follows this tradition of performing great works for bands and wind groups of all sizes from all eras, including wind works, marches, military and symphonic band pieces, show music and compositions written for the modern wind ensemble. The group will perform a variety of Christmas carols at the rec centre conference room on Nov. 24, starting at 1 p.m. Tickets are $15.

Rescue team searches for three missing people The RCMP and a Hope Search and Rescue team helped locate two missing people and a young boy last Friday after their quad broke down in the Skagit Valley. Team members were deployed at about 2 p.m. on ATVs and located the group 15 kilometres on a logging road from Silver Lake.

Kent Harrison SAR assisted in bringing them down the mountain to the command post. Later that day at about 7:50 p.m., Hope SAR was called out by the RCMP for a fatality on Highway 3 at Marker 21 km. The collision involved two semi-trailers and a car. The team arrived on scene to assist with

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Chilliwack Chiefs players and executives are encouraging their fans to join them in supporting the efforts of the humanitarian coalition in delivering desperately needed aid to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan which has left thousands dead and hundreds of thousands homeless in the Philippine Islands. Under a banner of “Chiefs to the Rescue,” the BCHL team players will man telephones in a four-hour telethon on

Thursday, Nov. 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. on the club’s home radio station, 89.5 The Drive. Drive announcer Bobby Ferris will be broadcasting live from the Chiefs’ office at Prospera Centre as players take calls and pledges from Chilliwack residents. The telethon is also being supported by the local Shaw television channel and network as well as by the city’s two newspapers, The Progress and The Times.

In addition to the telethon, the Chiefs will accept donations at their home game on Nov. 23 – the final day of the fundraising event. All proceeds (any costs will be covered by the Chiefs and Prospera Centre) will be directed through the Humanitarian Coalition, a joint effort of CARE Canada, Oxfam Canada, Plan Canada and Save the Children Canada. “When we see a city

larger than Vancouver virtually wiped off the map and hear stories of desperation and pain like we have been witnessing on television over the past week – how can we not step up and do something to help?” said Chiefs’ president Glen Ringdal. “Just as we care for personal crisis in our own community, we care for victims in faroff lands when tragedy of this magnitude occurs. We hope the ef-

forts of our club and our media partners will provide caring Chilliwack people with an easy and direct way to show their compassion. Simply by clicking on the websites of the Chiefs or any of our media partners, our supporters will find a link to our group donor page - Chiefs to the Rescue. Donations will go directly to the Coalition and receipts issued immediately when requested for gifts of $10 or more.”

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Hope receives grants-inlieu of property taxes The B.C. government is providing just over $17,000 in grants-in-lieu of property taxes to Hope. These funds are part of the nearly $18.2-million in grants going to 63 communities across the province, including nearly $2,650 to Kent. “This funding is really an investment,” said Chilliwack-

Hope MLA Laurie Throness. “The province recognizes how important it is to compensate municipalities for local services that benefit governmentowned properties.” Grants-in-lieu are distributed annually and are payable on land owned by the provincial government, including courthouses, provincial government

office buildings, and ambulance stations. Properties eligible for grants-in-lieu of property taxes are determined by the Municipal Aid Act. This year’s compensation represents an increase of $1.3 million over last year’s payments, funds which help municipal governments and regional districts provide local services.

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Penticton MLA Dan Ashton and Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett are heading the B.C. government’s core review of ministries and Crown agencies.

government, with no immediate plans to sell them. Post-secondary schools and health authorities will continue to pay millions to offset their fossil fuel use, and the money will go to industrial, forest and other projects deemed to reduce carbon emissions. Bennett said the government intends to adapt the program as has been done with public school offsets, so hospitals and universities can invest in their own energy-saving efforts. The Pacific Carbon Trust was criticized in a

March 2013 report by former auditor general John Doyle. He said the two largest investments by the trust, a forest preserve in the Kootenays and a flaring reduction program for EnCana natural gas operations at Fort Nelson, would have happened without subsidies from provincial operations. Other offset projects funded by the trust include hybrid heating systems for the Westin Whistler Resort and Spa and the Coast Hillcrest resort in Revelstoke, as well as fuel substitution for mills and greenhouse

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The B.C. government has announced the first money-saving moves in its “core review” of provincial functions, eliminating Crown agencies that buy offsets for government carbon emissions and manage heritage properties in the Victoria area. The functions of the Pacific Carbon Trust and the Provincial Capital Commission will continue, but will be run directly by government ministries, Energy Minister Bill Bennett announced Tuesday. Bennett, minister in charge of the core review, said winding up the Pacific Carbon Trust is expected to save $5.6 million annually by 2015. The CEO and 13 staff are to be offered other positions in government and Bennett said he does not expect severance to be paid. Winding up the Provincial Capital Commission is expected to save about $1 million, while maintaining the agency’s cultural and student outreach programs. Capital region properties including St. Anne’s Academy, the Crystal Garden and the former CPR steamship terminal will continue to be operated by

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operations. The program has been unpopular since it was established in 2008. “Who in their right mind considers a school or hospital a polluter?” said Jordan Bateman, B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation. “Taxpayers are spending millions on buying carbon credits for these facilities rather than providing front-line services.” Environment Minister Mary Polak said international experts have certified the trust’s investments as legitimate offsets.

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Wage cuts needed The massive cuts to BC Ferries routes, to take effect in April, would likely be a little bit easier to swallow if the BC Ferries board had done the right thing and cut the exorbitant wages and bonuses given to senior management. As it is, the board instituted a two-year wage freeze and rolled the bonuses into the regular salaries paid to executives. A small portion will be held back, to be earned if performance targets are met. This is such an obvious shell game that even the most naive observer can see through it. These top people will continue to get the same high salaries they get today. BC Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan makes $563,000. His counterpart on the similar-sized Washington state ferry system makes $166,000. BC Ferries is going through a massive exercise to save about $19 million. There is no question there is a need to reduce some services on lightly-travelled routes. And despite the whining by some people, asking seniors aged 65 and over to pay 50 per cent of the passenger fare Mondays through Thursdays is not a major imposition. Most seniors who live in coastal communities have enough disposable income to make the occasional ferry trip, and they will still be getting a substantial discount over every other traveller. But had the BC Ferries board really grasped the nettle and made some substantial cuts to the wages of its top managers, a significant amount of money would be saved (it would amount to millions) without a single sailing being cut. The real challenge that the provincial government faces is rooting out the members of the boards who run its Crown corporations, and in the case of BC Ferries, a private corporation owned 100 per cent by the province. It needs board members ready to challenge the CEOs and top managers they are supposed to be keeping watch on. It needs board members who do not blindly accept the status quo, and will look out for taxpayers and consumers. Then the public will be much better served. - Black Press

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Tom Fletcher My late father used to say that if he ever won the lottery, he would “farm until it’s all gone.” It was 1960 when he and my mother pulled up stakes in the Okanagan, where their families had been for generations, and moved north to carve a homestead out of a half section in the Peace River country. So it’s a mainly northern perspective that I bring to the latest debate over B.C.’s agricultural land reserve. A dialogue of the deaf has been going on for decades in B.C., where there are two separate realities in agriculture. The dominant voice is always

from the southwest, from the Okanagan to the Fraser Valley to southern Vancouver Island. This is not only B.C.’s most productive land, it’s also the place of greatest population and development pressure, where three million of the province’s four million residents live and more arrive every day. In the rest of the province, except for pockets that are attractive for recreational development, farming is a tough row to hoe. These days, people are more likely to be moving away. In our urbanized society, the loudest voices tend to be the least informed, from backyard-chicken hipsters to what I call “drive-by environmentalists,” who like to look out their car windows at green fields as they motor from their subdivisions to big-box stores. The elderly Sikhs and Mexican guest workers bent over in the fields

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don’t need their lofty lectures on “food security.” Voices from the rest of the province are seldom heard and quickly shouted down, as was the case at the recent Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver. Merritt councillor Mike Goetz pleaded for relief from an Agricultural Land Commission that refuses to release a property that has “grown nothing but rocks and tumbleweeds for the last 100 years.” Similar property next door was released, but not this parcel, blocking a project for five years in a little town that could use the work and additional tax base. Urban sprawl isn’t a big problem in Merritt, which like many small towns is trying to hang onto its population. Spallumcheen councillor Ed Hanoski described the situation beyond the towns, the real rural

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B.C. He proposed easing the restrictions on building a second home on farm properties. Currently, farmers can put a mobile home on their property for an elderly or infirm relative, but nothing with a permanent foundation. Once that relative moves or passes away, the home is supposed to be removed. Hanoski said a sewage system for such a residence costs around $12,000. Add the temporary foundation, skirting, well hookup, power, landscaping, driveway, and a mobile home that will lose its value if it has to be moved, and the property owner takes a loss of $150,000 or more. That’s why the removal rule is routinely ignored in rural B.C., Hanoski said. These second homes are the only rental stock there is, providing modest income for marginal farms, and should be

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allowed permanent foundations. Motion defeated, after a scolding from a Sunshine Coast delegate about people lusting to build mansions on farmland. I asked Bill Bennett, the cabinet minister in charge of the latest agricultural land review, about a rumoured proposal to split the province into two zones with different rules. He declined to comment, but described the case of Fort Steele Farms, the East Kootenay community’s only market garden that almost closed because the next generation was initially refused permission for a second home. The two zones approach deserves serious consideration. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Don’t believe the party doctrine Re: Federal government has made local investments, Letters (Nov. 7) It’s amazing that Conservative MP Mark Strahl believes the party doctrine like it was actually true, without the spin. Like the $33-billion spent on infrastructure, less than half of which was actually paid for by the federal government. Then there was the $3.3-million spent on the Kawkawa Lake Road Bridge, they paid for all of that too I suppose. That’s why we have no property tax problems, the bridge was all paid for by the Conservatives. Then there’s the Cedar Creek Bridge. The provincial government never spent

Voice objection to medical assessment Individuals of any age can and should be reported to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles (SMV) by their physician (mandatory), a relative, a friend or just about anybody when they appear to have a cognitive, health or lifestyle issue that affects their ability to drive safely. The SMV can compel these drivers to take the DriveAble assessment. Wouldn’t you

anything – all federal money. These guys are awesome, they even give us our share of the gas tax. Even though they let the infrastructure dilapidate to the point where now they have to do something or all the overpasses are going to crash onto the highways. Yes, they waited so long that inflation is going to make it cost so much, a record amount, that they brag about spending $53.5-billion. If they had done it anytime sooner, as it was called for, they would have saved us billions. Thanks a lot, Mark, but we really can’t afford anymore of your favours. Art Green

Think twice before using a phone while driving I love to walk in Hope and do so almost every day. There is a particular pedestrian crossing that is extremely dangerous- it is the crossing at Kawakwa Lake Road and Sixth Ave. I have had a few close calls but on Nov. 13 I was astounded by the driver who, when I was halfway across the marked crossing, drove directly in front of me having obviously no idea I was there because she was talking on her cell phone. I was so angered I watched the car turn into Cooper’s lot and followed it – unbelievably the woman was still talking on her phone. I knocked on the car window and the woman rolled it down and asked the person on the other end to “hold on.” I asked this woman if she realized how close she came to making a huge mistake in her life (and mine!). She had no idea that I had been on the crossing and apologized profusely. I told her that I had actually stopped to take her licence number down and report her to the RCMP. She was so shocked and apologetic that I instead cautioned her to think before using her phone while driving. I am sharing this story in the hope that people will “think twice” before using a phone while driving! Carol Chaulk

think this removes all at-risk drivers one way or other? It’s therefore arbitrary and redundant, on top of that, to force drivers over 80 to pay $150 every other year for a medical assessment. I, and many other senior drivers, strongly object to being singled out. Especially when, according to the experts, 90 per cent of all accidents are caused by human

A few sunny breaks in our cool weather meant lots of shoppers came to the Legion to see what crafts were for sale at the 31st Annual Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Craft Sale. Intricate woodwork, bountiful baking and competent handcrafted items, beautiful handmade jewelry, cleverly designed hats and scarves and glazed pottery all contributed to the happy reactions of those looking for bargains. The in-house raffle

produced nine winners. All of the prizes were donated by generous crafters and their customers. The winners were: Mary Ann Brama (Generous Gift basket donated by T.O.P.S.); Joyce Savage (Crème Brûlée Beauty products); Bev Kreller (wine basket and wine); Cathy Bremner (2 aprons donated by Liz Brackley); Pauline Svensrud (Mr. Coffee); Barbara Ferris (Fudge donated by Pixel Mountain Fudge); An-

gela Skoglund (Scarf and Beta Sigma Phi Cook Book); Carmen Perry (single-serve Food Blender) and Yvonne McPhedran (magnetic bracelet, donated by Ann Alexander). The profits from table rentals, and the proceeds from the donation jar will go further than just one day’s enjoyment: all of it will be split between Holly Days, the organization which exists solely for the benefit of people who struggle

at Christmas time, and the Transition House, which works all year long to make the lives of women who have fled abusive situations more serene. Happy Christmas everyone! Linda McMullan

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Service had timely message I would like to congratulate Rev. Ken Wotherspoon on his address at the Nov. 11 Remembrance Day Service. A very timely talk on bullying today and yesteryear and how it affected the start of the Second World War by Hitler. I would also like to thank all the Legion members who made the service possible (great job!) and the 500+ people who showed up at 11 a.m. to remember – you should be proud! One million Canadians went to war, over 100,000 did not return. My dad Curly Gardner was in the army during the First World War at 17 and also in the Air Force during the Second World War. Thanks again Legion Padre Ken, you hit the nail on the head. Dick Gardner

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It won’t be called a bonus any longer, but BC Ferries executives will take home almost as much money as they do now after a switch to a salary holdback plan. After months of promises by Transportation Minister Todd Stone to fix the controversial bonuses, the corporation announced last Wednesday they’ve been eliminated retroactive to April 1, 2013. In their place is a new salary holdback system that raises the base salary of executives by the four-year average of their recent bonuses. Part of the new higher base salary will be held back, starting next April, and be paid out only if performance targets are met. BC Ferries’ board chair Donald Hayes said the plan is in line with the province’s guidelines for executive compensation at Crown corporations. But critics aren’t impressed. “It’s bait and switch,” NDP leader Adrian Dix said. “This is a bonus scheme by another name. I don’t know why the premier thinks people will be fooled by this.” BC Ferries executive vice-president and chief financial officer Robert Clarke received a $133,000 bonus this year on top of his base

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salary of $297,300, for total pay before pension contributions of $431,000. Under the new system, his maximum salary will rise to $403,000, assuming he meets targets and isn’t subject to any holdback. CEO Michael Corrigan’s base salary rises from $364,000 to $425,125 and he is forecast to get the identical overall compensation of $563,000 in 2014 after pension contributions and other benefits are added. Corrigan’s pay is capped at that level, which is 60 per cent below former CEO David Hahn, who had been dubbed the “million dollar man” for the bonuses that took his

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overall compensation into seven figures. The corporation said a holdback plan for other managers wasn’t feasible so their base salaries will be raised by the four-year average of bonuses, which will no longer be paid. Hayes also announced a two-year pay freeze for all executives and managers until 2016. “A two-year pay freeze is meaningless when you’re overpaying so dramatically,” said Canadian Taxpayers Federation B.C. director Jordan Bateman, who pointed to the much lower salary of $165,943 paid to the CEO of Washington State’s ferry system. “I’d call this baby steps but that might be

insulting to babies.” He said nothing has been done to address the real problem with bonuses or holdbacks – that they’re meaningless if the targets are too easy to achieve. The most recent bonuses were paid out for 2012 performance when the corporation recorded a surplus, but critics maintain that shouldn’t have counted because the government injected $21.5 million in extra subsdies. Bateman said no executive should get a bonus or a holdback repaid in years where BC Ferries raises fares or takes more money in provincial subsidies. “That should be a deal breaker on bonuses and holdbacks.”

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there. People would love to sign the petition but say they’d lose their job or their employer told them not to. I find that disturbing that people are afraid to express a political opinion.” He said the main challenge has been the sheer logistics of collecting so many signatures in every riding in just 90 days. He noted 50,000 signatures came in over the past week, adding a continued surge in the numbers up to the deadline could still put them “in the ballpark.” Campaigners aim to pass the proposed Sen-

sible Policing Act to bar police from spending any time or resources enforcing the federal law against possessing small amounts of marijuana. A successful petition would require the B.C. government to introduce the pseudodecriminalization bill in the Legislature or else put it to a referendum like the one that defeated the harmonized sales tax. The government held that referendum after Fight HST forces gathered 705,000 petition signatures. “Whether or not we get all the signatures we

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need, this campaign will absolutely continue,” Larsen said, adding the “army” of supporters will push towards marijuana legalization on multiple fronts. He said Sensible BC could stage a new petition in the months ahead and try again, potentially getting out of the gate faster by quickly re-registering the 4,000 canvassers now signed up. “I don’t think we will relaunch immediately,” Larsen said, adding the group would take time to study what worked and what didn’t in the event of defeat.

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Dana Larsen isn’t conceding defeat yet, but the head of the Sensible BC campaign to reform marijuana policing is already talking about another petition drive if the one now underway fails. Canvassers have less than three weeks left before the Dec. 9 deadline to submit the petition bearing the signatures of 10 per cent of eligible voters in every B.C. riding. They have around 150,000 signatures counted as of Nov. 19, or about half the number needed and far short of their target of 450,000 to provide a buffer against disqualified signatures. “In at least half of the ridings we are struggling,” Larsen said Tuesday, adding that means a quarter or less of the signatures have been gathered. “We have a long way to go.” Districts with the lowest numbers of signatures include Cariboo, Fort Langley, Langley, Abbotsford and SurreyTynehead, Larsen said. Other areas where canvassers are doing well – either reaching their target or close to it – include Nelson, Creston, Vancouver’s West End, Penticton, Kelowna, Port Alberni and the Similkameen. “We always knew it was going to be a huge challenge going into the campaign,” Larsen said. “Theres a lot of fear out

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Metro Vancouver will embark on its own research into the environmental risks from Kinder Morgan’s proposal to twin the Trans Mountain oil pipeline even though some local politicians warn it may be a costly duplication of effort. Metro’s environment and parks committee voted last Thursday to echo Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew’s concerns about the project, particularly the potential for a spill into Burrard Inlet. Directors also voted to have regional district staff conduct a preliminary review of marine and air quality risks from the expected five-fold increase in the number of tankers carrying oil from the Burnaby terminal. Kinder Morgan is expected by year end to file its formal project application with the National Energy Board (NEB) to build a second pipeline that would nearly triple oil-moving capacity to 890,000 barrels per day. Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters was among the directors who were concerned the review could evolve into a major investment of Metro staff time and money. “I’m concerned a bit at the scope of this,” she said. Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman, who sits on the committee but only has a vote on parks issues, also warned Metro could face “an extremely large bill” for work that might already be done by Environment Canada or the NEB. “It’s a duplication of other levels of government,” Banman said. “My fear is this is being used as a bit of a political football to make more of a political statement than anything else.” Air quality and environment planning director Roger Kwan said a detailed risk analysis isn’t possible until Kinder Morgan files more specifics with the NEB. Kwan said the aim will be to ensure Metro is well armed to influence or advise the NEB on issues that are a concern to the regional district. Metro will also have to decide whether or not to seek intervenor status at the future Kinder Morgan pipeline hearings. Bowen Island director Andrew Stone said one “huge” concern in the event of a spill

is the “off-gassing” of solvents used to dilute oil sands bitumen that could pose serious health risks and trigger large-scale evacuations of Vancouver and North Shore neighbourhoods. Drew, meanwhile, has exchanged a flurry of letters with Kinder Morgan officials and says he’s still not satisfied with their answers, particularly regarding the response to the 2007 spill from the Trans Mountain pipeline in Burnaby that released 250,000 litres of oil, some of which reached Burrard Inlet. He says the cleanup response was slow and containment booms put on the water in the inlet failed to fully contain the escaped oil. Summer weather, daylight and the proximity of response vessels all made for ideal conditions, Drew said in an Oct. 31 letter to the company, “yet there was still a considerable amount of unrecovered fugitive oil that contaminated the beaches of Burrard Inlet.” Drew has also raised concern about tanker lights and noise, the size of the proposed new three-berth loading terminal, and the risk of earthquakes that could rupture the pipeline and trigger a hard-to-contain land-to-sea spill, possibly in conjunction with a landslide near Burnaby Mountain. Kinder Morgan Canada president Ian Anderson a week earlier told a Vancouver business audience the risk of earthquakes is being studied closely but seismic reviews so far indicate Burnaby Mountain is “one of the most solid, secure rock bases in the Lower Mainland.” He also told reporters the steady improvements in leak detection, valve shutoff and other technologies that would come with a new $5.4-billion pipeline would actually reduce land-based spill risks. “It’s safe today, the overall infrastructure will be safer later,” Anderson said. While much focus is on the risk of tankers sailing through Burrard Inlet to and from the existing Burnaby terminal, Richmond Coun. Harold Steves said he wants Metro to keep a wary eye on the potential for Kinder Morgan to switch to an alternate oil terminal near the mouth of the Fraser River if opposition to more tankers sailing past Vancouver proves too fierce.

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Shaggy brings reggae act to Chilliwack Smell ‘n’ tell

Jennifer Feinberg Black Press

Shaggy has sold more than 20 million records worldwide and the reggae artist with the unique voice is on his way to Chilliwack on Nov. 25. Despite the Grammy winning ‘Boombastic’ and hits like ‘It wasn’t Me,’ Shaggy still sees himself in the role of underdog. “The only way to survive and to win is to go against the grain,” he tells Black Press. Shaggy is the stage name of Orville Richard Burrell, a reggae crossover artist with a commanding presence and a unique tone. He’s zooming across California near Los Angeles in a tour bus, conducting the interview over his cell phone, as he heads toward his next gig at the Canyon Club in the Agoura Hills. Going against the grain as an underdog is really the motivation that drives him. “It’s not likes it’s an even playing field in the industry for reggae music.” Shaggy performs live at the Echo Room on Main Street on Monday, Nov. 25 featuring Rayvon. He’s been busy touring the new album he did with production duo Sly and Robbie called Out of Many, One Music. He’s been travelling and performing across the West

Reggae singer Shaggy performs in Chilliwack on Nov. 25.

Coast of the U.S. and Canada. So what encourages him to break new ground? “I’ve been in love with music from the day I first heard it,” he says. The singer doesn’t really consider himself an expert in too many domains, but making reggae music is one thing he knows he does very well. His home base is Kingston, Jamaica, but he has a pied-a-terre home in New York City as well. Shaggy enjoys collaborating, and says each different voice adds a different texture to music, and breaks up the monotony. “If you’re always hearing guitar in the song for

example, at some point you’re going to want to hear a horn or a keyboard.” His latest video, You Girl feat. Ne-Yo, is the second single of the new album. Asked what artist’s music he can hear over and over without tiring of it, Shaggy names Bill Withers. “You know Bill Withers? You’ve heard the song, Lean On Me?” The Grammy winning songwriter Bill Withers also penned Ain’t No Sunshine and Just the Two of Us and Use Me. Voice competitor Tessanne, who is also from Jamaica is on the show, The Voice, because of

Shaggy’s recommendation. “She’s been a good friend of mine for a couple of years,” he says. “She has that classic voice. She’s an amazing artist who is heading in the direction taken by the greats like Celine or Whitney.” So he’s played a lot of gigs over the years. Does audience reaction make or break him? “The audience reaction enhances the experience, not makes or breaks it.” He remembers what he considers his weirdest gig ever in Japan. He had to perform for a roomful of mostly business men in suits who were just staring at him. “I remember thinking, ‘how do I connect with these guys?’” He decided to go for it, sitting in one of the ladies’ laps and getting up on a table. “You can’t just sit down and sing in a case like that. It becomes elevator music. You have to yell, scream, jump on tables, make jokes, sit in their laps, do a striptease. Whatever works.” Shaggy’s Out of Many One Music Tour 2013 featuring Rayvon stops at Echo Room Night Club on Main Street in Chilliwack on Nov. 25. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 each. For more information, call 604-703-4450.

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Action-packed fun from Warren Miller film Get ready to celebrate the latest film installment from Warren Miller with Ticket to Ride. Winter sports hounds can experience the ultimate in winter thrills and chills at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Warren Miller Entertainment brings the highly-anticipated 64th annual film, featuring skiers as diverse as the terrain, with World Cup champions, legendary ski mountaineers and veterans of the new school in a jaw-dropping film that will take your breath away. We spent the winter in search of amazing terrain and deep snow, with some of the world’s top skiers in some of the world’s hardest to access ski locales,” said managing director Max Bervy. “We’re excited to introduce winter sports fans to the newest release from Warren Miller Films and look forward to debuting

Ticket to Ride this fall.” Staying true to its name, the latest in a series, presented by The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society, takes ski fans on an action-packed ride to the world’s most exotic destinations, including The Alaskan Tordrillos, Switzerland’s Jungfrau, Iceland’s Troll Peninsula and beyond. The skiers starring in Ticket to Ride include World Cup champions, legendary ski mountaineers and veterans of the new school. Witness athletes at their career-best, and discover the paths that put them at the top of the steepest peaks in the 64th annual ski and snowboard film, Warren Miller’s Ticket to Ride. Look for world-class action sport athletes including World Cup champions and Olympians Seth Wescott, Ted Ligety and Julia Mancuso, plus legendary ski mountaineers like Chris Davenport, and freeskiers Colby James West and Sean Pettit. Park & pipe

veteran Gretchen Bleiler throws down in Aspen proving “girls can look like girls and still rip.” An allfemale cast of Jess McMillan, Julia Mancuso and Sierra Quitiquit explore the expansive terrain that is Iceland’s Troll Peninsula, and a snowboard segment in Valdez brings two legends, Seth Wescott and Rob Kingwill, together for a rowdy, big mountain adventure. Come experience the immense energy of the world’s most soughtafter destinations, and discover the “epicenter of big lines” in Alaska, Montana’s Big Sky Country and the exotic winter playgrounds of Kazakhstan, Iceland and Greenland. The trams and trains in Switzerland will climb to Mt. Eiger, as the fishing boats in Norway carry you to the islands of Ålesund. Once again, winter begins with Warren Miller, and it’s time to get your Ticket to Ride. For ticket information, call 604-391-SHOW(7469).

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Get passionate for a career in 10 steps and interests they often draw a blank. Getting passionate for a career is fundamentally about discovering something you would love to do. In his book, “The Element,” Ken Robinson explains that people experience high levels of achievement when they engage in activities for which they possess a natural aptitude but also a per-

sonal passion. “When people are in their Element,” says Robinson, “they connect with something fundamental to their sense of identity, purpose, and well-being.” So how can you get passionate about a career? There is no shortage of personality assessments on the internet. You fill in answers to forced choice ques-

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tions and you then receive a pigeon hole categorization for what you would be best suited to. The results are quick and easy. However, the challenge with “scientific assessments” is that they are firstly based on psychological theories and do not take other important factors into consideration. The best off the shelf system in my opinion is the What Colour Is Your Parachute books and online course by Richard Bolles. It is a lengthy process that really gets you to think about who you are and what you are about. Alternatively you could try the following steps: 1. Write a list of the 25 things you really like doing. You need to really think in order to get to 25, so give it time. When you have your list put it in the drawer for a little while. 2. Write a list of 25 things you are really good at doing. Just like the first list give it time and then stick it in the drawer. 3. When both lists

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emotional. 7. Create a pride list by thinking about something you have done in your life that makes you proud. It should be a job, activity or project that you accomplished. Now write d o w n your story. When you have finished ask a friend to listen to it. Ask them to write down any skills or personal qualities they hear. How do these points relate to your first lists? 8. Talk to your parents. This crazy idea may not work for everyone but in most cases these people have known you for your whole life. Ask them about what work they have done and why they enjoyed it. These “family of origin” people are probably quite a bit like you. Weird, eh? Their likes and dislikes may be similar to yours.

Ask them what they think you are good at, what you wanted to be when you were five. Stay open-minded and don’t argue – you’re researching. 9. Conduct informational interviews. Asking people who are doing what you are interested in doing can be stimulating. Ask people what they like best about their work and what sort of advice they would give someone who is just getting started. Plucking up the courage to ask questions can be difficult but remember you are on a quest for your passion. 10. Go talk to a professional. Making an appointment with an employment counselor is a good idea. If you are unemployed and living in British Columbia you probably qualify for free employment counseling. Check out a WorkBC Centre in your community. If you have already completed the steps above a case manager at one of these centres can help you put it all together.

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have cooled down take them out and read them through. Does anything stick out as common between the two lists? 4. Write a list of 25 opportunities. This might be a good time to think about your contacts and what they have going on. Does anything on this list relate to the Peter first two Bailey lists? 5. Now imagine it is your 80th birthday and your grandchild is giving a speech about what you achieved in life. What is in the grandchild’s speech? 6. Pretend you are an employment counselor asking this person (you) what they would do if there were no barriers between where they are now and what they really want to do. When we think about ourselves in a third person way we can be much more objective and less

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Senior Keep Fit: 55+ keep fit to music, total body workout using chairs, bands, weights. We welcome new participants. This is a fun group. Tuesday, Nov. 26 9 a.m. Golden Ager’s Hall 560 Douglas St. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com Hope Community Choir: Community choir is a adult secular choir that sings for the sheer joy and fun of singing. We sing pop, gospel, folk, something for everyone. Come and join us! Tuesday, Nov. 26 7 p.m. Hope United

Church 590 3rd Ave. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com Tops Meeting: Powerful support for weight loss and lifelong health. Weigh-in from 5:30-6 p.m. Meeting 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26. Anglican Church Hall 681 Fraser St. 604-869-2140 vga@telus.net

WEDNESDAY Westie Army Cadet Training: The program prepares youth aged 12 to 19 to become leaders of tomorrow through fun yet challenging activities. Wednesday, Nov. 27 6:30 p.m. Legion Branch No. 228 344 Fort St. 604-869-2919 1789trg@gmail.com Little Reader’s Theatre: Join us for this interactive preschool story time as we read, sing and explore! Props, puppets and books to

“tell and act” stories come play! Wednesday, Nov. 27 10 a.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca United We Sing: A community sing-along, followed by social time and refreshments. Wednesday, Dec. 4 1:30 p.m. United Church 310 Queen St. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com

THURSDAY Seniors Coffee and Conversation: Drop in and join us for a cup of coffee - you’ll enjoy some interesting and lively conversation! No membership required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hope Library. Thursday, Nov. 21 10:30 a.m. Hope Library 1005 6th Ave. 604-869-2369 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca Favorite Things: In the Backroom Gallery until

Nov. 28, a showcase of watercolor and acrylic artwork by local artists Verda McAffer and Evelin Beulow. Hope Arts Gallery 349 Fort St. 604-869-3400 hopearts@telus.net

FRIDAY Tops Meeting: Powerful support group for weight loss and lifelong health. Weigh-in from 8:15 - 9:20 a.m. Meeting 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22. Anglican Church Hall 681 Fraser St. 604-869-2140 glennbarb@telus.net

SUNDAY Happy Knit Hope: New this fall, join knitters of all ages and abilities at the library. Learn new stitches, chat and visit at our warm and welcoming fireside knitting circle. Sunday, Nov. 24 1:30 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

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Saskatchewan Roughrider pride takes over Hope Barry Stewart

The Hope Standard

They live among us — and this Sunday, you’ll see them don their green jerseys and watermelon helmets, honking their horns and banging pot lids like it’s midnight on New Year’s Eve. Rider fans. There will be no holding them back, after their team, the Saskatchewan Roughriders, beat the Calgary Stampeders last Sunday to earn a berth in this Sunday’s Grey Cup… which is being hosted by the city of Regina. Win or lose, they may be difficult to live with or work with next week. Shelley Empey, a lab technician at Fraser Canyon Hospital, had less than 12 hours to organize our “Rider Nation, Hope Chapter” photo shoot for sundown on Tuesday — but a half dozen jumped at the opportunity to show their Rider pride. Like Empey and her husband Evan, most were born and raised in Saskatchewan, including former Rosthern resident Nichole Desjardins, wearing her new watermelon helmet. “I’ve worn them before,” said Desjardins, “but this is the first one I’ve made. It’s my first carve.” A Riders sweater and matching mittens complimented her head gear. “I’ve been a fan since the day I was born, I’m sure,” said Desjardins. “I’ve spent almost half my life in B.C. now — and I’ll never not be a Riders fan. “I bleed green!” Curiously, Desjardins has never been to a Riders’ game in Regina, though she’s worn the green in BC Place a number of times. Jon Polishak, who couldn’t make the photo shoot, spent a lot of time in the old Taylor Field stadium when he lived in Regina in the 1990s. “I used to play for the Regina Lions’ band and we played at the Riders’ games,” said Polishak, an English and theatre teacher at Hope Secondary… a hot-bed of Saskatchewan-born staff members. “One of my first jobs was working in the concession at the stadium,” he added. “After half time, they’d send me out to sell left-over hot dogs in the stands.” Polishak recalled the last time

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Rider pride will be on show this weekend, as the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Hamilton Tiger Cats for the 101st Grey Cup Sunday in Regina.

the Riders met the Hamilton Tiger Cats in the Grey Cup. It was 1989 and Dave Ridgway scored a lastsecond field goal to win it 43-40 for the Riders. Fun facts: the Tiger Cats’ head coach, Kent Austin, was the Riders’ quarterback in 1989 — and his starting quarterback this Sunday is former Rider, Henry Burris… who’ll be passing to former outstanding Riders’ receiver Andy Fantuz. Hope Secondary’s principal, Rosalee Floyd, is a long-time fan — though she’ll be out of town

on Sunday. Her husband Len is a Rider fan as well… despite another fun fact. He’s American, from Montana. They lived just across the border in Opeim (population 85, in 2010) and they’d come across the border to the Riders’ games. “I think it’s going to be a good game — but I highly anticipate a Rider win,” said Floyd. Not so fast, though. The Riders are favoured to win over the Tiger Cats — but if you’re a true Riders fan, you’ve got to be ready for really bad stuff to happen.

The Riders’ Grey Cup wins are so memorable because there have been so few of them. As in three. That’s the least Grey Cup wins of any CFL team. Meanwhile, the Riders have the record for the most Grey Cup losses, at 15. Five losses for every win. They last won in 2007. A win will sit fine with Empey, who said the spirits can run a little high when the Riders are struggling in a big game. “The language from the ‘gentlemen’ gets quite colourful when the boys are down.

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“The guys wear their hearts on their sleeves when it comes to their beloved Riders,” she added. Small wonder, when they have a history of heart-breaking losses — the most recent in 2009 when Saskatchewan had the win guaranteed after Montreal missed on a late field goal… only to be called for too many green men on the field. Montreal got to try again, from 10 yards closer and they won by a single point. “Hopefully the Riders practice counting from 1 to 12 before the big show,” said Empey, grinning.

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NELSON, Carl Herbert

Nerbus Kenneth Robert

Herbert Nelson passed away on November 15, 2013 at Chilliwack General Hospital, at the age of 88. He was born January 27, 1925, in Mellrud, Sweden. Herbert is survived by his loving wife Mabel of Hope, sister: Yvonne of Hinton, stepdaughter: Debbie, 5 grandchildren: Mandy, Eli, Amy, Josh and Tammy, 5 great grandchildren: Kaila, Daegen Santana, Carley & Bailey. He was predeceased by his father Frank and mother Elizabeth, brothers Frank and Gustav, and sister Florence, nephews Larry and Allen. Herbert worked for MacMillan Bloedel, in Surrey BC for 34 years. Upon retiring he built himself a home in Surrey, married Mabel in 1980 and moved to Hope in 2000. Herbert was a Private in the Kings own Rifles Regiment. He entered service in 1943 and was discharged in 1946.

Kenneth Robert Nerbus passed away in Chilliwack BC and went back home peacefully to the Lord on Monday, November 18th. Born in Kelowna BC on January 14th 1939, Ken spent the last 30 years in Kamloops BC. Ken Nerbus leaves behind his beloved family, his devoted wife of 43 years Karen Lee (nee) Johnson and his two loving children Blair and Janine. Ken had a zest and passion for life and people and touched many people’s lives with his kindness and his gentle way. The love in Ken’s heart will be a legacy that all family and friends will carry forward. Our simple soul with greatness. Ken’s family extend their gratitude to Dr. Henry and the nurses for all the wonderful care that was felt during his stay at the Chilliwack General Hospital. There will be a private celebration of life for all of Ken’s family and close friends in the Spring of 2014. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca.

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HARRIS, Ellen Joyce Ellen Joyce Harris passed away peacefully at Fraser Hope Lodge on Nov. 14, 2013. Joyce was born on Nov. 1, 1916 in Dundee Scotland. She lived the majority of her life in North Vancouver. She moved to Hope in 2006 to be close to her niece Dodie and lived at Riverside Manor until the summer of 2012 when she relocated to Fraser Hope Lodge. Joyce is survived by her niece Dodie (Heinz) Schiefermeier and nephew Bud (Donna) Hickson. She was predeceased by her husband Ray Harris. Joyce’s hobbies were gardening and her cat Lily. There will be no service by request. A memorial tea will be held at the Fraser Hope Lodge on Nov. 26, 2013 at 10:30 am. The family would like to thank Dr. Greggain and all the staff at Riverside Manor and Fraser Hope Lodge for the care they provided for Joyce.

You will so lovingly be remembered And greatly missed by us all.

Shirley Baptist Lost her battle for life on November 4, 2013. There will be a Celebration of Life in her memory at the Hope Station House at the junction of Hwy’s 1 & 3 on Sunday November 24 at 2pm.

bcclassified.com Wills can be confusing.

Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

COMPANY DRIVER & Owner/Op req’d for Gillson Trucking, full time. 42¢/mile. U.S. runs. LMO available Call: 604-853-2227

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION DRIVING OPPORTUNITIES

ACCOUNTING POSITION Individual capable of doing A/R, payroll & other office tasks as needed. Must have 1 year exp in accounting, able to work with little supervision, and able to be task oriented.

Fax resume to: 604-853-4179

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package.

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

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

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HOME BASED Embroidery Business for less than $10,000. Get started in the promotional products industry. Work from home on your schedule. Call Nicolle at 1-866890-9488.

TIMESHARE

102

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted. Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Gregg Distributors (B.C.) Ltd. Distribution Warehouse in Langley requires individuals to drive light truck. Experience and knowledge of the lower mainland is a prerequisite. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE Fax Resumes & Abstract to: Gregg Distributors (B.C.) Ltd. at 604.888.4688 or Email to: info@greggbc.ca or Visit: Employment Opportunities at www.greggdistributors.ca

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HELP WANTED

115

EDUCATION

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

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HELP WANTED

Advertising Sales Consultant The Chilliwack Progress, a twice-weekly, awardwinning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales consultant. We are looking for a motivated self-starter that can thrive in a competitive sales environment. The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients through superior customer service and strong sales skills. They will be expected to keep up with a high demand for developing new business, employing extensive prospecting and cold-calling techniques. The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to regular deadlines will be important for success. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package. Black Press has over 170 community newspaper across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with cover letter by 5:00 pm Sunday December 1, 2013, to: Carly Ferguson, Publisher by email: publisher@theprogress.com

But they don’t have to be.

Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. The Chilliwack

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Available for appointments Wednesdays in Hope 1-800-667-8403

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EDUCATION

TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager ONLINE! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

GENERAL LABOURERS OIL & GAS INDUSTRY GUARANTEED Job Placement

The Classifieds: Small Ads, Big Deals!

• Labourers • Tradesmen • Class 1 Drivers

phone 604-869-2421

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Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

Qualified hairdresser wanted for Hope Seniors care home. One day per week. Please call (604)4209339

HELP WANTED

Logistics Coordinator Needed with 2 yrs logistics exp. organizing trucks & drivers; getting permits, customs and border, finding freight, load tracking, dealing with customers and is able to work in a fast paced environment while multi tasking. Fax resume: 604-853-4179

TAXI DRIVERS WANTED Hope Taxi is looking for part and full-time drivers. Must have clean abstract with a class 4 license.

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HELP WANTED

Versatile person needed to fill position with a variety of responsibilities. Successful candidate will be suitably skilled and experienced to manage a busy gas bar, perform kitchen duties in a restaurant and perform routine maintenance. Experience and knowledge of nutrition, health and fitness is a bonus. Must have valid BC driver’s license and clean abstract. Salary to be determined. Please apply by sending resume to: Boston Bar First Nation, Box 369, Boston Bar, BC V0K 1C0 or by e-mail to: bbarbandd@uniserv.com or fax to 604-867-9317

YARD PERSON, F/T

This individual will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the advertising team, developing and managing new products and exceeding the department’s sales targets. The Advertising Manager will work closely with the Creative Services Manager to provide the best results for advertising clients. Developing relationships with community leaders and businesses is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be innovative and energetic and work well under pressure in a fast paced environment. They will be both creative and entrepreneurial in nature with a proven sales record. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary and benefits package. The Chilliwack Progress, first published in 1891, is currently a twice-weekly award winning community newspaper. We are a part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with newspapers in both Canada and the Untied States.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, aggressive, self starter for full time yard position. Must have a valid driver’s license, have a minimum grade 12 education. If you are interested in this exciting and unique opportunity. Please Fax or email resume Attn. Mike Fax: 604-599-5250 email:mike@megacranes.com email:info@megacranes.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

ABBOTSFORD contracting company looking for an EXCAVATOR OPERATOR. Minimum 3 years operating experience. Must be flexible, able to work independently and have own transportation. Must be willing to do manual labour and operate other machines if necessary. Email resume to info@heidelbergcontracting.ca.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians required for work in Fort McMurray. If you are interested in a balanced schedule, competitive wages and benefits please send your resume to: hr@gladiatorequipment.com or fax to 1-780-986-7051.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 332

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

275

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

338

PLUMBING

BLUE’S PLUMBING, got the plumbing blues? Call (604)750-0159 CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

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

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!! 20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

374

TREE SERVICES

DAVE’S PLUMBING, licensed, insured, gas fitter, for all your plumbing needs. Call (604)869-4566 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

TREE & STUMP

LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

• Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

removal done RIGHT! 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 1-855-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca Canuck Roofing All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969

PHILLIPS TREE SERVICES, Removals, Toppings. Free estimates & Fully Insured. Call 604-702-8247

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

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604-712-1100

The successful candidate will lead a professional sales team with a strong mandate to grow both print and online revenue. They will strive to build a team that will be one of the best in the industry.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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

The Chilliwack Progress has an immediate opening for a full-time Advertising Manager, reporting to the Publisher.

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WORK AND Live on a farm in Europe, Britain, Japan, Australia, or New Zealand! Dairy, Crop, Beef, Sheep & more available. AgriVenture invites applicants 18-30 for 4-12 month 2014 programs. www.agriventure.com 1-888-598-4415

Apply to Kuldip at

Advertising Manager

PERSONAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 239

COMPUTER SERVICES

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

245

CONTRACTORS

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

300

377

LANDSCAPING

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

320

UPHOLSTERY

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

387

MOVING & STORAGE WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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

WINDOWS

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

260

ELECTRICAL

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

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

ANSWERS FOR NOVEMBER 7 CROSSWORD PUZZLE

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Fulltime permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-8542845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

Please send a resume with cover letter to publisher@theprogress.com by 5:00 pm Sunday December 1, 2013, to: Carly Ferguson, Publisher by email: publisher@theprogress.com No phone calls please. The Chilliwack

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HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

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DREAMING OF A New Career?

HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

Thursday, November 21, 2013, Hope Standard A19 PETS 477

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PETS

524

UNDER $200

CAIRN TERRIER Puppies. Home raised, Shots, dewormed. $450. 778-808-0570, 604-859-1724

Stainless steel wine fridge, $200 obo, 604-867-9151

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

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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 German Shorthaired Pointer Puppies, CKC, vet check, great family pets and hunting companions. Avail. Dec 24. $650. 604-703-5744 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILER Puppies. ready Dec. 1st. $1000/firm. (778)899-3326

WOOD PELLETS $4.30/40lb bag when purchasing a pallet, OR $5.10/40lb bag individually Call 604-869-9952 or 604-819-3593

551

GARAGE SALES

Book Sale or Swap

Sat., Nov. 23 9 am - 12 noon

STOCK UP FOR WINTER

YELLOW LAB PUPS. 3 females. Ready to go. Vet checked. $600. 604-852-6176 Abbotsford.

Golden Age Club House 650 Douglas St. or contact 604-869-2855 KAWKAWA LAKE

MOVING SALE Saturday, Nov. 23

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

9 am - ? 21049 Anson Place

UNDER $100

BLACK LEATHER JACKET, new, soft deer leather, mint cond., small womens,$45. Call (604)863-2255 BLACK LEATHER JACKET, med., bikers style, $85. (604)863-2255

size Call

Quality Dart Board with case and darts. $45. Call (604)863-2255 TILE CUTTER, good quality, in case, $45. Call (604)863-2255

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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! 1-866443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

ANSWERS FOR NOVEMBER 14 CROSSWORD PUZZLE

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

New Modular home on 1/2 Acre Lot. $129,900 Home + $125,000 Lot - or rent lot for $650/mo. Call Chuck 604-830-1960.

TRIDEM WATER TRUCK and 2007 10x30 QA shack. 2004 WS 4900 SA 120 barrel with only 115,000 kilometers. Pre-emissions. Recent CV. Maintenance records available. 403-340-9328. VIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20mg. Generic. 40 tabs + 10 FREE all for $99 including FREE SHIPPING. Discreet, Fast Shipping. 888-8360780 or metromeds.net Wolfermans’ Treat Your Friends and Family! Wolferman’s English Muffins! Perfect Holiday Assortment Variety of Sweet & Savory Muffins $29.95 - Use Code “Favorite” Free Shipping! 800-999-1910 Or www.Wolfermans.com/go/bb016

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

HOPE. 2 bdrm house, located in town. W/D, No smoking. Ref’s req’d. $800. (604)876-7704. New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,900. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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

HOPE

2 bedroom

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

plus den in seniors community.

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

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

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOPE

3 bedroom townhouse, 5 appl., soundproof, radiant heat, blinds, fenced yard, patio, 658 Coquihalla St., sunny side of town, N/S, no dogs, D/D Ref’s req. Avail now. Call (604)869-6599 or (604)796-0069

Call Gordon 604-240-3464 HOPE, 3 bdrm townhouse 1 1/2 baths, fenced back yard, F/S, W/D, full basement, attached storage area. Rent includes heat. N/P, N/S 604-869-9402 or 604-869-1432 KAWKAWA LAKE, 3 bdrm home, 66546 Kawkawa Lk Rd, stunning views of lake, floor to ceiling reno’s just completed, lake access 100 yds away, W/D, $990/mo. Avail Dec 1. Call 1-604-505-1077

750

Coquihalla Courts 1030 3rd Ave.

812

HOMES WANTED

2 Bdrm apt. $650

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

F/S, coin laund, cable incl., secure prkg. Avail Now. Ross Fullbrook Royal LePage 604-792-0077

730

MISC. FOR RENT

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

809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

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

818

OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

Now That’s a Deal!

Hours: 8:30 am–5:00 pm 7 days a week www.pickapart.ca 792-1221 11-13H_PP21

43645 Industrial Way, Chilliwack

2008 PONTIAC VIBE White, meticulously maintained, air, auto, very clean. Higher kms (mostly highway), drives great. $4995/obo. 604-575-5347

TOWNHOUSES

HOPE, 2 BDRM TOWNHOUSE. basic tier 1 cable, F/S, laundry hook-up., family oriented, No dogs. $640/mo. Ref’s required. Available now. Call 604-869-9006

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

HOPE. 2 BDRM TOWNHOUSE. Cable, F/S, laundry fac., No dogs. $640./mo. Ref’s required. Family oriented Call 604-869-9006

2007 HYUNDAI Accent GS Automatic 103000km $4950 Blue. Dealer serviced. 604-615-3677

757

845

WANTED TO RENT

HOPE, Small house, cabin or mobile home with garage/shop, up to $650/m + util. retired gentleman w/mature dog 250-699-2247

The purpose of Bylaw 1343 is to regulate and limit federally licensed medical marijuana growing operations within the District of Hope boundaries. The Public Hearing will be conducted on Monday, November 25, 2013 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at the District of Hope Municipal Hall, 325 Wallace Street. Copies of the staff report and Bylaw 1343 are available for public inspection at the District of Hope Municipal Hall between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. For further information, please contact the Planning Department at 604-869-5671. Information is also available online at www.hope.ca At this Public Hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property could be affected by Bylaw 1343 will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw. Written submissions may also be presented to the District of Hope in advance of the hearing but must be received by the District no later than 12:00 noon November 25, 2013. Written submissions will be read at the Public Hearing and entered into the Public Hearing record. 11/13W_DOH14

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

WEEKLY SPECIALS NOV. 23-29, 2013 Hoods ............................................................ $40.95 Fenders ......................................................... $20.95 Car Doors...................................................... $34.95 Trk/Van/SUV Doors ..................................... $44.95 Door Glasses ............................................... $14.95 Back Glass - Car ......................................... $24.95 Hatch Assy - Car ......................................... $65.95 Hatch Assy - SUV ........................................ $75.95 All Bucket Seats - Manual ....................... $19.95 All Bench Seats .......................................... $24.95 Any Plain Steel Wheel ................................ $7.95

CARS - DOMESTIC

SUITES, LOWER

Pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, notice is hereby given that the District of Hope will conduct a Public Hearing with respect to District of Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 1324, Amendment Bylaw 1343, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1343).

SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS

AUTO SERVICES

HOPE, 3 bdrm suite, on private acreage, sunny location with lots of outdoor opportunities, covered parking, $900/mo., all incl. pet negot. horse paddocks on property. Avail Dec. 1. Call (604)702-8247

752

TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS

HOPE

627

851

HOMES FOR RENT

3 BDRM - 1 bth - Riverside - Mission. $900-975 + util. 2 ref. Call after 5:30 pm 778-321-1790

PIANO. Mason & Risch Toronto Comes with bench. Low standing. Good condition $600. 604-854-5929

REAL ESTATE

AUTO FINANCING

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

736

SAVE 90% off retail. Bid and win live auctions. Holiday shopping never made easier. Shop now and bill me later option available to all who qualify!!! www.bidcannon.com 1-855-705-8887

STEEL BUILDING - THE GREAT SUPER SALE! 20X20 $4,070. 25X26 $4,879. 30X32 $6,695. 32X40 $8,374. 35X38 $9,540. 40X50 $12,900. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca

810

TRANSPORTATION

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

excluding flowers & plants

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

TRANSPORTATION

HOPE 2 vacant pads for rent in senior’s community. Gordon 604-240-3464

296 Hudson Bay St

Free bag of tea with every purchase Christmas Trees, Pointsettas & table centers available

RENTALS

HOPE 2 bedroom mobile homes for sale in seniors community. Call Gordon 604-240-3464

Storewide Clearance 50% off all giftware & fertilizer

20305 Flood Road, Hope

Books, Books, Books

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

MISC. FOR SALE

Mountain Border Floral

Hope

YORKSHIRE Terrier stud wanted, must be CKC registered. Call (604)858-9758

560

REAL ESTATE

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

Eagle Valley Premium

TOY POODLE PUP 6 weeks old. Male, white with black markings $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

523

FUEL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

The Scrapper

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2000 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 door, auto, sedan. ST#468. Only this week! $1,900. 2000 DODGE NEON 4 door, auto, sedan, Aircared, low kms. STK#467. $2,500. 1996 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr, sedan, fully loaded ST#478. $2,900. 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. 7 psger, runs good. ST#460. Only this week! $2,900. 1996 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, auto, fully loaded, Aircared. ST#462. $2,995. 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 dr, auto, low kms. ST#459. Only this week! $3,900. 2003 CHEVY IMPALA 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#376 $3,900. 2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg auto, a/c, fully loaded, long wheel base. ST#437. $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. 2007 FORD FUSION 4 dr, auto, loaded. ST#250. $5,995. 2006 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#387. Only this week! $6,500. 2008 CHEVY COBOLT 2 dr, 5 spd, black. ST#445. Only this week! $6,500. 2004 CHEV TRAILBLAZER 4X4, auto, 7pass. Aircared. ST #457.Only this week $6,900. 2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, runs good. ST#364. $6,900. 2007 CHEV COBALT 4 dr, auto, low kms. ST#367. Only this week! $6,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. ST#383 $7,500. 2008 KIA SPECTRA 4 dr auto hatch back, fully loaded ST#352. $7,777. 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, ST#371. Only this week! $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 2008 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, auto, sunroof, leather, full load ST#442. $10,900. 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4 door, auto, low km, only 83K kms, ST#447 this week $11,900. 2008 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, 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. 2007 GMC ACADIA 4 dr, 8 passenger, all wheel drive, runs good. ST#319. $14,900 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. Only this week! $15,900. 2009 JETTA TDi 4 dr, auto, leather, fully loaded. ST#402. Only this week. $17,900. 2011 FORD ESCAPE, auto, 4 door, fully loaded. Ony 20K, ST#471. $18,900.

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A20 Hope Standard Thursday, November 21, 2013

This month’s

District News November 2013

Council Briefs

Landfill Update: The hauling of Norampac waste is complete, so no more waste will be going into the landfill. The District has been diverting its waste since September and it flows through Abbotsford and then eventually down to the Robanco facility in Roosevelt, Washington State. The new leachate treatment system was delayed due to conditions on the ground but are now largely complete with expected start up before the end of December. This included a new larger treatment pond and a new wetland feature that restores a portion of the landfill to a natural state. Shaping and covering of the waste continues with final fabricated topsoil now not forecast until spring (due to winter weather).

Snow & Ice Removal Information Who is responsible for clearing the sidewalks? We ask residents to: Clear their driveways and entrances. Property owners/ occupants are responsible for clearing sidewalks adjacent to their properties. It is dangerous to place snow on the roadway. When clearing your driveway, pile the snow on the left side of your driveway (as you look towards your house). In many cases this will reduce the amount of snow that the plows push back into your driveway. We ask businesses to: Remove snow, ice and rubbish from the sidewalk and footpath bordering on the property not later than 10 o’clock in the morning of any day except Sunday or a statutory holiday. After a snowfall or ice storm, snow and ice must be removed from the roof or any other structure where there is potential for ice and snow to fall on any sidewalk or roadway. We ask everyone to: Try not to park on the road if possible after a snowfall. Vehicles parked on the roads will impede the ability of the snowplow to clear the road. Be patient and thoughtful. The District staff is out there working on your behalf. A little consideration and common sense can go a long way when weather conditions are difficult.

Holiday Closure

October 28, 2013 Council Meeting Hope Community Recreational Park Project Council endorsed the priorities for the Hope Community Recreation Park Project as being the Sports Bowl seating area, bike skills area, double pump track, picnic area, skateboard park, trail network and signage, as funding permits. Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulation and Land Use Planning At the August 26, 2013 In-Camera meeting of Council a resolution was passed directing staff to draft a text amendment to the Zoning Bylaw, that a Medical Marijuana Production Facility be a separate use among three rural category zones (L-1, RU-1, AG-1), and that Section 8 of the Use Regulations be amended to include greater setback and other conditions regarding the use. This resolution was brought forward to the Regular Meeting to be declassified. Council gave first and second readings to District of Hope Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1343, 2013; a bylaw to regulate conditions on medical marijuana growing operations within the District of Hope. The bylaw will proceed to a Public Hearing. Purchase of Regenerative Air Street Sweeper In response to a Request for Quotation, staff prepared a detailed report regarding quotes received. Council authorized staff to enter into a lease agreement with the Municipal Finance Authority of BC for $218,340 plus tax, levies and lease administrative fees for the capital purchase of a new 2014 Elgin Crosswind Sweeper from VIMAR Equipment Ltd. Financial Overview Mr. Harry Osachoff, Local Government Consultant, provided a financial report for the purpose of providing council with some financial information for future decision making and for providing some current information on operating and capital expenditures. Eight recommendations were made which will be kept in mind when budget deliberations begin. Bylaws Council adopted 2014 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1342, 2013 and gave three readings to Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1337, 2013. Development Permit – 66727 Kawkawa Lake Road (Kawkawa Camp Society) Council reviewed and approved a resolution provided by the Director of Community Development that a Geotechnical Hazards Development Permit and a Flood and Erosion Hazard Development Permit be prepared for the construction of a permitted accessory structure.

November 12, 2013 Council Meeting Hope RCMP Quarterly Report Staff Sargeant Suki Manj, Officer In Charge for the Hope/Boston Bar Community Police Office was in attendance to present his 3rd quarter report, covering the period of July, August and September, 2013. The quarterly report highlights Community Policing Report, Crime Statistics, Keep of Prisoners, and a Victim Services Report. Fraternal Order of Eagles Mr. Herb Smith was in attendance to advise Council that the Fraternal Order of Eagles Provincial Convention will be held in Hope June 5 – 8, 2014. Approximately 300 delegates from as far away as Washington, Alaska and Oregon will be in town for this event.

The District of Hope would like to advise that the Municipal Office, located at 325 Wallace Street will close at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 24th and remain closed until 8:30 a.m. Thursday January 2nd, 2014.

Visitor Centre/Museum Complex Council authorized staff to enter into a Fee for Service Agreement with Hope Business and Development Society, aka AdvantageHOPE, for the operation of the Visitor Centre / Museum Complex effective January 1, 2014. Bylaws Council adopted Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No.1337, 2013 and gave first, second and third readings to Inter-Municipal Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 1345, 2013. Next Meeting: Monday November 25, 2013 Regular Council meetings commence at 7:00 p.m. and are held in the District of Hope Council Chambers.

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