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Genomic testing pilot project in HopeLindsay Kufta at the Hope Pharmasave is heading up a groundbreaking genomic research project that could potentially revolutionize the face of medicine forever and give the public access to med-ready pharmacists, who have targeted exact doses of a specific medicine based on the DNA sequence of an individual.

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Local pharmacist Lindsay Kufta is on the brink of groundbreaking research at the Hope Pharmasave in a pilot genomics project that could potentially change the face of medicine forever.

“I’m excited to be to be involved in a project that could greatly im-prove patient care through ge-nome science,” Kufta told The Hope Standard

Kufta’s pharmacy has been se-lected as one of 20 B.C. phar-macies participating in research geared toward bringing personal-ized medicine to patients, by uti-lizing the skills of the modern day community pharmacist.

The Genomics for Precision Drug Therapy in the Community Pharmacy project is an original in North America and is based on the comprehensive life’s work of Corey Nislow PhD, associate pro-fessor at the faculty of pharma-

ceutical sciences at the University of British Columbia.

“I am passionate about my work and what it means for patients who are suffering with conditions that need an immediate and tar-geted solution,” Nislow told The Hope Standard.

The extensive and phenomenal research is funded by the B.C. Pharmacy Association (BCPhA) and Genome BC, with the re-search aspect of it headed up by Nislow at UBC.

Community pharmacists such as Kufta will be collecting sa-liva samples from a test group to determine how an individual’s unique DNA can impact medica-tion dosage and selection.

This could potentially save time, money, and lives in terms of allocating correct dosing and medications to those most in need during critical periods of severe health crisis.

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“We are starting with warfarin but the im-plication is that it could help people in dire need — people in hospitals who are trying to fi nd the right dose for anti-depressants and are having to struggle to fi nd it and the right medications and it takes a couple of weeks to kick in,” he said.

Standard operating procedures are fi rmly in place for the collection of patient saliva samples, as well as the protocol for sequenc-ing and processing the DNA samples by the UBC researchers.

“Th is project is about using an individual’s DNA to make decisions about which medi-cations are right for them — the right dos-age at the right time,” Kuft a told Th e Hope Standard. 20 community pharmacies across the province are recruiting 200 volunteer patients, who have been prescribed the drug warfarin, an anticoagulation drug that will be the signature drug of the study.

“We chose the drug based on the amount of B.C.’s residents using it, as well as the im-pact of under or over medicating during the coagulation process, which can have seri-ous complications,” said Nislow. Th e aim of the project is to implement DNA as a type of coding to make accurate decisions about prescribed medications, allowing for person-alized medicine to be accessible in the right amount for all patients across the province.

“If we can get this trial project up and running there is hope to facilitate the real thing, which could revolutionize the face of medicine,” he said.

Th e success of the study would ensure that

over 1,200 community pharmacies B.C. wide would have access to this type of testing, re-gardless of geographical location. “Pharma-cists who are experts in medication, are the

health-care practitioners best positioned tohelp make medication selection and dosingdecisions,” said Geraldine Vance, CEO of theBC Pharmacy Association.

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The new genomic testing pilot project has been greeted with open arms and enthusiasm at the HopePharmasave location — one of 20 locations chosen in B.C. to facilitate the groundbreaking project.

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Confusion over the phasing out of community funds was rectified byMLA Laurie Throness after some due diligence

Grant makes reappearing actNews


At the recent Hope and District of Chamber of Commerce Meeting a matter of fi scal concern regarding communitygrants was brought to the table by Mayor Wilfried Vicktor to MLA Lau-rie Th roness, in lieu of the alleged phasing out of specifi c funds.

“An awkward question for you Laurie in regards to the small communities grant — last year we had a $327,000 grant, which was a year-to-year grant, and I guess those have been phased out by the provincial government,” said Vicktor. “I’m not trying to make this an ambush question, but I think we are all quite con-cerned — what we’d like you to do is to get back to us as a council.”

It was established by council aft er carefully going through the budget line-by-line that a gross fi scal misrepresentation was noted in the community grants section.

Vicktor voiced concerns of an aging infrastructure and inferred the outcome of the lack of funds in the stipulated budget would be insuffi cient to cover desired infrastructure funds initially per-ceived to be available to council.

“We raised the taxes one per cent in the community and we can only generate $70,000 of extra income, so it doesn’t take a math-ematician to fi gure that out, it’s pretty hard to recoup,” he said.

Vicktor’s inquiry was subsequently quelled when it was noted by Th roness at a later date and through an act of due diligence on behalf of the MLA, that a cleri-

cal error had been made in the budget. “We were under the mistaken impression that the small com-

munity grant had been phased out — this was not correct, we found out through our MLA that they’re still available,” Vicktor told Th e Hope Standard in a rebuttal.

According to Vicktor the community grant this year was better than the prior year by a signifi cant amount.

“It was a pleasant surprise and council went through a solid analysis of the budget and found some signifi cant cost savings — by working smarter and harder and we’re going to take a two per cent tax increase to the public.

Vicktor promised that despite the tax increase the aim of coun-cil is to keep it as low as possible, while moving the community ahead.

“Th e newfound money will be going into infrastructure costs, including our aging infrastructure, the need for enhanced sup-ports for the special needs people in the public health sector, or for people with mental health challenges and the need for more rehab/detox opportunities. Th e budget was made available for public scrutiny on March 30th,” said Vicktor.

MLA Laurie Throness far right and members of the Hope and District Chamber of Commerce went over budget concerns at a recent board of directors meeting at the Recreation Centre Conference Room.

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MLA acknowledges Thunderbird MLA Laurie Throness recently ac-

knowledged oppositional forces toward the Thunderbird at a Chamber of Com-merce meeting, by addressing Mayor Wilfried Vicktor's concern over the lack

of availability of mental health supports for the people in the community who are struggling with specific mental health challenges. “I know you’re concerned about it and we talked about the Thun-

derbird at the tour we went on,” said Mayor Wilfried Vicktor to MLA Laurie Throness.

Vicktor sought affirmation of Throness regarding champion-ing the support of the fragile and marginalized population dwelling within Hope.

“As people who are interested in rehab opportunities and who support lifestyle changes, it’s important they have that ability and that moment now — as op-posed to weeks or months down the road,” he said.

Throness demonstrated a level of compassion for the situ-ation and confirmed that ac-tions are currently in the works to facilitate and manage the ar-

rival of a mental health worker at theThunderbird. “I think they are gettinga mental health worker at the Thun-derbird very shortly, so we’re trying todo what we can to bolster things and tomake it safe for people and also to keeppeople off the streets — if the Thunder-bird wasn’t here, those folks would beout there wandering the streets,” saidThroness.

Confirming that he is indeed at theservice of Hope and Area Transition So-ciety and the District to try to facilitatepositive reinforcements for the Thun-derbird and its steady progression.

Throness gave the nod to several op-tions including utilizing the B.C. Hous-ing act to purchase the Thunderbird,freeing up monies through social assis-tance to provide financial support formental health programs.

“At least now they have a home andthey have a place to go and that’s impor-tant to keep the crime down and to keepa feeling of security in the community.”

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Good news for BC anglers: The 2015-17 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is here.Produced by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Black Press, the

Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is now available both online and in print. Published every two years as the go-to guide for all non-salmon sport fishing regulations in effect

in freshwater in British Columbia, the synop-sis is a valuable resource for anglers throughout the entire province.

“Th e Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis provides the public with a summary of the regu-lations and management practices the province uses to ensure that freshwater fi shing remains a sustainable and enjoyable pastime for all anglers in the province,” says Stephen MacIver. MacIver is the policy and regulations analyst for the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management branch of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

Inside the 100-page publication, fi nd provincial and regional regulations, boating information and informative feature articles, plus fi sh identifi cation photos, defi nitions and more.

Also included is a list of major regulation changes for 2015-17, vital information for a province that boasts more than 20,000 lakes and 750,000 kilome-tres of streams, not to mention many thousands of avid anglers.

Find the 2015-17 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis online at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fi sh. Print copies are available at Service BC centres and local angling licence vendors throughout B.C.

Gracing the cover of this year’s synopsis is a photo by Fernando Barbosa depicting two young anglers who are working together to land a big one on Bowron Lake.

For shutterbugs who want to be simi-larly immortalized, submissions are being accepted for the new cover of the 2016-18 Hunting and Trap-ping Synopsis.

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2015 Fishing Regulations Synopsis now availableNews

The 2015-17 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is here. Produced by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Black Press, the Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is now available both online and in print.

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

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Th e evolution of the genetic revolution has brought unforeseen risks to and opportunities for Canadians when it comes to genetic testing.

Two years aft er actress and human rights activist Angelina Jolie under-went a double mastectomy following a red fl ag in her genetic testing for ovarian cancer — the world has seen an increased awareness globally for the benefi ts of preventative measures in personal healthcare maintenance.

To some, it might be considered extreme, but the chance to sway the onset of a potentially life threatening condition has given the world some-thing to think about. Despite the enlightened methods of modern medi-cine and groundbreaking celebrities, Canadians have been left with a slightly bad taste in their mouths regarding genetic testing.

Canada holds the distinction of being the only G7 country in the developed world that does not negate discrimination based on ge-netic aberrations.

Th ere is no formal protection against insurance companies, or employers essentially who might demand a person reveal the outcome of genetic test-ing taken in the name of self care.

Th is does not bode well for Canada’s reputation as a modern free nation. Circulating stories of discrimination by employers, or the refusal of life in-surance are occurring based on the inference that a person might potentially incur the condition of the genetic fi ndings provided by these type of screen-ings. As a mode of discrimination that screams human-rights violation, slightly resembling totalitarian regimes of the days of a gone by era, which has resulted in a non-irrational fear of negative action to what should be a positive reaction — people are actively foregoing medical testing that could potentially save their lives.

As such, Senator James Cowan, leader of the opposition in the senate made a bold and reactionary statement by introducing Bill S-201, a private member’s bill, aka, An Act to Prohibit and Prevent Genetic Discrimination.

“Th ere are many issues a person has to consider in deciding whether or not to take a genetic test - the possible impact on one’s children and relatives and the impact on one’s future life - but fear of genetic discrimination should not be a factor in that decision,” said Cowan.

Th e implications of this bill are heavy and a necessary response to a gross oversight. It is truly an injustice when a country such as Canada fails to pro-tect its citizens in matters of medicine, by blatantly disregarding the right of the citizen to be provided healthcare that is private, confi dential and ex-tremely conducive to the well-being and longevity Canadians deserve.

Why did the B.C. government suddenly slam the door on their old friend George Ab-bott, aft er spending months recruiting him to head up the B.C. Treaty Commission?

The instant media narrative, embraced by a shocked Abbott and then by NDP leader John Horgan, was that this was payback for grievances nursed by Premier Christy Clark from the 2011 B.C. Liberal leadership contest.

Done on a whim, Horgan said aft er a week grilling Clark and Aboriginal Relations Min-ister John Rustad. Clark is suddenly a sore winner, lashing out, wrecking two decades of careful and costly treaty-making.

Like many instant media narratives, this one makes no sense and is almost certain-

ly wrong. If Clark was resentful about the roasting she received from leadership rivals Abbott and Kevin Falcon, she had an odd way of showing it. She appointed Falcon as fi nance minister to drive a stake into the harmonized sales tax, and Abbott as educa-tion minister to fashion a pre-election truce with the ever-hostile teachers’ union. Both completed their unlikely tasks and retired as heroes of the party in 2013.

Outgoing chief treaty commissioner So-phie Pierre was as dismayed as anyone at the news of Abbott’s demise. While the two were in transition meetings, Pierre learned that she was not being replaced, leaving the federal-provincial-First Nations Summit partnership of 22 years in a shambles.

Clark went further when questioned by reporters about the sudden reversal. The future of aboriginal relations in B.C. may or may not include the B.C. Treaty Com-mission.

“Th ere have been some results, but four treaties in 22 years for $600 million is not enough result,” Clark said. “We have to be

able to move faster, and we have to fi nd a way to include more First Nations in the process.”

Th at $600 million is mostly loans, from the federal government to First Nations to fi nance treaty talks. Of every $100 spent try-ing to honour the century-old duty to sign treaties across B.C., $80 is a loan from Ot-tawa, $12 is a grant from Ottawa and $8 is a grant from B.C.

Th e plan was for First Nations to repay their loans out of cash settlements made to them for 100-odd years of uncompensated resource extraction, which is now accepted as being contrary to British and Canadian law. It was the blunt-spoken Pierre who fi rst acknowledged this hasn’t worked. Some of the 50 First Nations stuck at the treaty table have borrowed too much to go on, she said last year, calling for an “exit strategy” that forgives debt.

Th e probability of the B.C. government making this decision without talking to the federal paymaster is exactly zero. I’m told the province’s clumsy timing had something

to do with Ottawa’s late demands.I asked Clark if her plan to settle land

claims faster was anything like the 2009 at-tempt by Gordon Campbell’s deputy min-ister Jessica McDonald to negotiate a prov-ince-wide deal declaring aboriginal title.Clark sidestepped the question, saying onlythat the 150 B.C. First Nations not at thetreaty table need a say and a solution too.

(McDonald now faces a similar legal grid-lock as the Clark-appointed CEO of BCHydro, trying to build the Site C dam.)

Pierre, a veteran administrator from theKtunaxa Tribal Council in the Kootenays,made a prophetic statement when her termas chief commissioner was extended threeyears ago.

She said if Ottawa isn’t prepared to givefederal negotiators a realistic mandate oncompensation and sharing of salmon rights,they should “shut ’er down.”

Her advice may have been heard aft er all.Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and col-

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MT. HOPE SEVENTH-DAYADVENTIST CHURCH

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Just when I thought the people of Hope could not top their compassion and generosity – they did it again. Many thanks are due to one of our longtime residents, Pauline Svensrud, the Manager of Buy & Save. She is responsible for designating our group – Hope Senior’s Peer Counsel-lors – as the beneficiary of the proceeds of the Customer Appreciation event held Saturday, March 28th at Buy & Save.

We are humbled once again by everyone’s support. Over $600 was raised in donations, all of which will directly be used to continue the work we do in Hope.

Thanks also to Grimm’s, for providing the amazingly delicious hot dogs; Canada Bread, for the delicious buns and Old Dutch for the yummy potato chips. Much appre-ciated were the fixings and pop donated by Buy & Save.

Well-deserved kudos to the Buy & Save staff and

HSPCS volunteers who served up hundreds of hot dogs and cake along with lots of smiles.

One of the most forgotten groups in our country, our senior citizens, are in dire need of help to fully enjoy their ‘golden’ years. To do this, especially to be able to live out purposeful lives – lives that matter- whether they are still living at home, living in retirement homes or even in pal-liative or hospice care they need special care.

All our specially trained counsellors and volunteer visi-tors provide a huge range of support to seniors: Phone calls just to say hi, referral to or assistance with govern-ment and other agencies, completing forms, regular vis-its, informative workshops, to representing seniors’ inter-ests at appointments, meetings or other areas where they may need help understanding terminology or to just have the comfort of somebody who cares.

Our volunteer organization is funded in part by grantsfrom the government and by fundraising events and do-nations from the community.

Once again, thank you Pauline and thank you Buy &Save. And thank you to everyone who stopped by to graba hot dog and say hello. It was truly a celebration of ap-preciation for a community that seems to have a bottom-less well of caring and kindness

If anyone knows of a senior in need of our services,please call our office at 604-860-0708 and leave a mes-sage. Anyone may refer a senior to us and all referrals andinformation are confidential.

Sharlene Harrison-Hinds

When in Rome do as the Roman’s do“When in Rome do as the Roman’s do” an Ottawa poli-

tician spoke out and is in deep trouble.This is the land of opportunity and you are welcome

- we like you building houses and cars and paying taxes, but when in Canada, do as we do — I listen to CBC Radio every night and what horror stories they tell about how

East Indian women are treated in India.In the second world war we moved all Japanese citizens

that were 100 miles from the coast to concentration camps (a prison) after the war. One was located near Hope.

Many of these people stayed in the Hope area and be-came loggers and lumber people.

They spoke Canadian on the street and wore canadianclothes please come to Canada, but do as we do.

PS. There ain’t no woman like the one I have.

Dick Gardner

The Brucejack to contribute I was pleased to hear that a new gold

mine will be opening soon in B.C. The Brucejack mine northwest of Stew-art will contribute significantly to the economy of our province and will create 500 jobs during its construction and 300 permanent jobs during the more than sixteen years of the mine’s expected op-erating life.

The open-ing of this new mine is the result of de-cades of hard work and care-ful study that began with e x p l o r a t i o n activities that honed in on this mineral deposit and d e t e r m i n e d that it was eco-nomically vi-able. The envi-

ronmental assessment certificate for the Brucejack mine also comes with 15 le-gally enforceable conditions that ensure the mine will be constructed, operated and eventually decommissioned with the highest level of care for the environ-ment.

Approval of the Brucejack mine is a timely reminder of the impor-tance of mineral exploration to B.C.’s economy. Without explo-ration there would be no mines, no mining jobs and no mining royalty revenues for the prov-ince.

Approval of the Brucejack mine underscores that it is not about saying “yes” or “no” to mining and other resource proj-ects. It’s about saying “how”:

How we can build and diver-sify our economy, create good jobs, and care for our environ-ment all at the same time.

All of these are important and the Brucejack mine dem-

onstrates that we can have them all and that we can get to “yes” if we start by simply asking “how”.

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Snowshoers travel along a high mountain ridge in Manning Park after spending the night in tents and snow caves. HopeMountain Centre hosted another “Winter Camp”, demonstrating techniques for safe winter adventure. Participants enjoyedfreshly-fallen snow and a beautiful sunset on the night of Saturday, March 28th.

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At the risk of sever-ing communication with my daughter for several weeks, while simultane-ously dismantling my steel wall of self-denial, I am going to share a secret with you. She was asked out on a date, Now, I am confi ding this informa-tion because it provides me the opportunity to make a public declaration for all the young fellows out there with similar as-pirations.

Firstly, I can under-stand the interest. My lit-tle girl is beautiful, smart, and a hundred other ad-jectives. She is also 12. Back off , boys, and trans-pose those numbers.

Th at’s when you can come-a-calling. Do I live in a fantasy world? Abso-lutely. I like it here. Will she listen to her father in this regard for nine more years? Of course not.

So when the inevitable

fi rst date happens - which is not going to occur in 2015, or even 2016, so don’t get your hopes up lads - here’s the decree:

(Read carefully, you’ll be tested on this later.)A date is just that, a date. Th at means going to a destination - a public one.

“Just hanging out,” will get you out of my house in a jiff y, without said date, at my front door, dressed appropriately. Th at means the crotch of your pants will be where it’s supposed to be, not around your knees. Show your underwear, and I will show you out. You will look me in the eyes, and those of my wife and off er the appropriate re-spectful greetings.

You will sit in the living room, and make polite small talk while awaiting your date who, like all good and proper ladies will fuss with her cloth-ing, hair and make-up as long as she bloody well

pleases. You will demon-strate you have interests and aspirations beyond American Idol and eating pizza. You will articulate your dating plans clearly, and in detail, including times, locations, contact numbers, and any pos-sible unscheduled stops at the domiciles of un-identifi ed friends and acquaintances. As for the latter, there will be none.You will show me where your pockets are.

You will put your hands in your pockets. And that’s where they will stay, unless you are open-ing a door for my little girl, passing her popcorn, or saluting me. If your hands go anywhere near her pockets, I will know - don’t bother wondering how. I will duct tape your hands to your ankles, and deposit you in this condi-tion on your front door step with an explanation pinned to your lapel.

You will demonstrate

that you can tell time, andhave with you a reliabledevice with which to doso. Th is is because the re-turn time of my little girlis a sacred vow you shalltake, upon your mother’sgood name.

Making me worry bybeing late will make yourlife extremely miserable.

On that note, if mylittle girl is in tears whenreturned to my care, ithad better because of thesad chick fl ick you tookher to see. If it is becauseof something you said ordid, bring a hanky, andevery apology you canthink of. And fi nally, onthat point, you shall re-turn my little girl to mein precisely the same,safe, healthy conditionin which she left . Th isis non-negotiable, non-discussable. It will hap-pened. Period.

If these simple termsand conditions are agree-able, then we will all havea pleasant future ahead.


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Trees are a significant cause of power interruptions. Contact between trees and power lines can also create a severe danger.

Over the next few months we will be pruning and removing trees in the Hope Area.

Boundaries: North: Along the Fraser Canyon to Jackass Mountain Summit, 23 kilometres north of Boston Bar, and North Bend on both sides of the Fraser River.South: Fraser RiverWest: Ruby Creek Forest Service Road

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Patricia lights up the Owl Street CafeThe fundraising din-ner held in PatriciaCawley’s honour wasa smashing successas patrons auctionedthe night away andenjoyed a night ofentertainment in thequadripeligic’s honourat the Owl Street Cafein Silver Creek.From above: LibertyMelo (left, alsoPatricia’s caregiver)and Patricia Cawley;Bryan McKinney fromHell’s Gate Airtramhosted the event,along with fundraisingchampion and orga-nizer Corinna Yorke.After some rowdyauctioning and a lotof generous hands —proceeds toward thewheelchair accessvan totaled above$4000 from the gen-erous and extensive list of businesses whocontributed (mostof Hope.) A specialthanks to Sidewinder- a company thatallowed Patricia toattend. (Photos by ErinKnutson.)

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Helicopters are required for this work. The contractor has obtained the necessary permits and permissions and is in compliance with Transport Canada requirements.

Conductor ends will need to be joined with the use of an implosive connector that is a metallic sleeve with a small charge in it for each conductor. Using safe and controlled methods, the sleeves are detonated which compresses (welds) the conductor ends together. This split-second process will create several flashes with smoke and very loud bangs.

Traffic control measures will be in place as needed. Work hours will conform to municipal bylaws.

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Buy & Save celebrates its exciting renovation over the weekendFrom clockwise: SharleneHinds (centre) fromthe Hope Senior’s PeerCounsellors Society gra-ciously attended patronson Saturday, March 28th;Spin the wheel, allowedthe world to go round fora minute or two and wasattended by three keenyoung ladies.Marg Amyott (left) won aprize, Rhonda Carter (cen-tre) and Lindsay Svensrudtake turns at the helm,much to the delight ofonlookers; Pat Wilson(left) and store managerPauline Svensrud enjoy aslice of cake. The Buy & Save customerappreciation day was tohonour the changes thattook place over a period oftime — thanking custom-ers, employees, and every-one in between for theirpatience during the reno-vation operation. The storehas come out tops andcouldn’t be in better shape,according to long time cus-tomers and celebratory wellwishers. The day was warmand the food was yummy(Photos submitted.)

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Dragon boaters battle it out in a paddle war

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Barry StewartThe Hope Standard

There might be some midsummer eve-nings on Harrison Lake, when you can close your eyes and imagine that you’re paddling your outrigger canoe off the shores of Honolulu — but if you close your eyes in the middle of a March rainstorm, it just gets your eyelids wet.

Dragon boating paddlers from Hope and the upper valley have been battling through pre-season cold, wind and torren-tial rains for over a decade and now some of them are adding outrigger canoeing, or “OC,” to their pre-season training.

“Right now, I’d say there are five or six groups going out on different days, about half a dozen OC paddlers from the Hope area,” said Fraser Valley Dragon Boat Club’s OC director, Greg Kohlruss on Monday. “We got our boat two years ago in March and the interest has been growing. The Cultus club has had two for longer than us. We’ll eventually purchase more.”

The club’s outrigger canoe seats six and is about 14 metres long and weighs 166 kilos. As a complete unit, including the water-repelling skirt, it cost a whopping total of $14,000, said Kohlruss.

Coquihalla Elementary teacher, Sara McIntosh, is in an OC group that paddles on Monday nights. She was missing from the photo session but contributed via e-mail from Hawaii.

“Our club president, Scott Farrell, gets asked if you have to be in shape to dragon boat and his answer is ‘round is a shape,’” said McIntosh.

That doesn’t quite work for the outrig-ger canoe, as it’s even slimmer than a ge-neric canoe. If you can easily fit between the armrests of an office chair, you should be able to take a spot near the middle. If you’re on the slim side you may get to squeeze into the bow seat.

This would be one tippy canoe, if not for the outrigger, or “ama” which is held in place by two booms or “iakus.” Even with the outrigger, it can flip when a side wave and the wrong lean combine.

“Lean left,” is the advice for beginners. Veterans seem to know that rule, from ex-perience… a cold and wet experience.

“A lot of the time, we do a ‘huli’ prac-tice, where we tip the boat over and prac-tice getting back in and bailing it out,” said Kohlruss. It’s quite a procedure, as you can see in Youtube examples.

You might wonder why seemingly nor-mal people would subject themselves to the cold water of Harrison Lake — even in the summer, let alone in the winter — but people can do crazy things when they’re on a team.

“I am totally hooked!” said McIntosh.

“I started dragon boating in 2010. I have never been a team sport person but Trish Kjemhus got me to try and I was immedi-ately hooked, even though it was raining the first few times I went out. I love the camaraderie, the exercise and especially the competition.

“I have never been a team sport person, due to some bad experiences in my youth but Trish convinced me that when we were all sitting in the boat, no one could tell who was paddling the hardest!

“I just started OC in the fall of 2014,” said McIntosh. “I started as a way to keep in shape and on-the-water over winter

and I am hooked. I’ve even done a race and am signed up for another. I initially saw it as a winter thing but I will be doing OC as much as I can. I still love dragon boat, though, so I won't be giving that up anytime soon! I must love OC, because I go out in the dark, rain and wind — even though I hate being cold!”

The club is hosting an 18K “Echo Island Challenge” on August 22, with a mass start from the beach in front of the Harrison Hotel. Kohlruss expects perhaps 15 to 20 teams to attend from the Interior, Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and Wash-ington State.

Compared to the 120 to 130-stroke500-metre dragon boat sprints, OC rac-es tend to be 5K or more, with paddlerschanging sides every 12 to 15 strokes —something you can’t do on the wider drag-on boats, which have two people besideeach other.

“I expect that the fastest crews willfinish in one hour, forty minutes to twohours,” said Kohlruss of the round-the-island race.

The club is offering three free try-outsessions for anyone interested in checkingout the sport. You can reach Kohlruss at604-795-6881.

Dressed for the weather (front to back) Jackie Theede; Monica Cromarty; Didi Walker and Leila Jensen head out onto Harrison Lake for a Monday night train-ing session last week. The Fraser Valley Dragon Boating Club invites newcomers to come out for free sessions on outrigger canoe or dragon boats. (Linda Yearwood not shown; paddling at the bow.)

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Join us to celebrateLen & Lee Clausen’s

Saturday, April 11, 2015Open House from 2-5pm669 Park St, Hope, BC

Wedding Anniversary60th

The Hope & Area Transition Society is a non-profi t organization which provides programs and services to individuals affected by social issues. The Society is seeking applications for the position Staff Relief (permanent) at the Jean Scott Transition House.

The preferred candidate will possess the following skills and qualifi cations:• Knowledge and understanding of support and crisis counseling related

to family violence issues. • The ability to demonstrate assertiveness along with both professional

and personal boundaries. • Excellent verbal and written communication with the staff team,

including confl ict resolution.• Effi cient time, organizational and stress-management skills. • Flexibility and ability to assimilate into the staff team, along with

being able to work independently with little or no supervision and be comfortable working alone

• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts and carry a cell phone.• Ability to pass and maintain security clearance, carry a valid driver’s

license and have a dependable vehicle.

Along with resume send a letter of interest indicating how you meet the qualifi cations stated above to:

The Hope and Area Transition SocietyAtt: H. Garfi eld-ManagerBox 1761 Hope, BC V0X 1L0www.hopetransition.org

Closing Date: April 10, 2015Only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

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In Memory ofTyler Wells

May 19, 1993 - April 3, 2007

We wept for you a life so brief,

The years pass byAnd still we weep.

Love you forever and a day

but miss you more.

Grams, Uncle & Susan and Missy

BEAUDET,Jacques

February 5, 1924 - March 18, 2015

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jacques Beaudet on March 18, 2015, aged 91, at Hope. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dianne, sister Brigitte Lapierre and children Larry (Joanne), Lisa (Jamie), and Lorne (Carol), his grand-children, Asahel, Hazen, Hannah, Cassandra and Emerson and great grandson, Weston.Papa had a lifelong love of the outdoors and enjoyed his many walks in the woods. Al-ways active, he was still riding his bicycle around town at 90 years of age only months be-fore he passed. He was a kind man who enjoyed spend-ing hours and hours with his grandchildren.We all miss him. There will be no service by request.

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HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Prob-lems Walking or Getting Dressed? The Disability Tax Credit $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit. $15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg). For assis-tance Call: 1-844-453-5372.

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LOST: Small brindle colored dog on Mar. 23. Is deaf. Has collar w/ ra-bies tag. Call (778)288-3559

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HOPE PRESCHOOL &DAYCARE CENTRE

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Licensed Group Daycare

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Qualifi ed ECE EducatorsHigh Quality program

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HIGH CASH PRODUCING Vending Machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profi t. All on Location In Your Area. Sell-ing Due to Illness. Call 1-866-668-6629 For Details.

LOCAL craft manufacturing compa-ny looking for reliable subcontrac-tors. We will be holding training sessions in Chilliwack at no cost to you. Unlimited earning potential. Please leave your name and num-ber and state that you are interest-ed in the Chilliwack training ONLY at 604-826-4651 or at our [email protected] respond to ALL calls and mes-sages in the order they are re-ceived.

MANAGEMENT position available in the recycling industry. Excellent salary available to the right person. Email to [email protected]

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Em-ployers have work-at-home posi-tions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Career-Step.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

AB/BC OwnerOperators Needed

New Pay Package!

Shift Opportunities $1.20 Base Rate +

Fuel Subsidy &Additional Premiums.

For more details contact a Recruiter today or

visit our website.1-800-462-4766

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HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS

$3500 SIGNING BONUSVan Kam’s group of compa-nies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experi-ence/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent

employee benefi ts package.To join our team of profession-al drivers, email a detailed re-sume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to:

[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 or

Fax: 604-587-9889Only those of interest

will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

CONSTRUCTION SITEIn your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Req: Carpenters, HelpersLabourers, CSO’s/OFA’s

TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hrWork Today, Daily or Weekly Pay

Apply 9AM to 2PM at:118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

HANDYMAN needed for fence work. References needed. Call (604)860-0509

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certifi cation? Get Certifi ed, 604-575-3944

THE LEMARE Group is accepting applications for experienced grader-men. Candidates will have a mini-mum of 5 years coastal logging road experience as well as public road works. Resumes to be submit-ted with covering letter via email at offi [email protected] or via fax: 250-956-4888. We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be con-tacted.

GRAPHIC DESIGN, Counter Sales, Estimating, Invoicing, Filing. Part time - 4-5 hours per day or 3 days per week. Reply to:[email protected].

Commercial Transport/ Heavy-Duty Mechanic

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1 ANNIVERSARIES

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

33 INFORMATION

1 ANNIVERSARIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

33 INFORMATION

42 LOST AND FOUND

TRAVEL

74 TIMESHARE

CHILDREN

98 PRE-SCHOOLS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

115 EDUCATION

130 HELP WANTED


130 HELP WANTED

130 HELP WANTED


142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

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173 MIND BODY SPIRIT

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

221 CARPENTRY

ATD-Construction, kitchen & bath renos, sundecks, siding, property management. Call 604-750-1088

L.HISLOP CONTRACTING, custom woodworking solutions, complete renovations. Call 604-869-3449

245 CONTRACTORS

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

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


260 ELECTRICAL

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

275 FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS

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

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

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

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.1-800-573-2928

VECTOR RENO’S Specializing in all interior & exterior

home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327

BIGG HOME IMPROVEMENT Ser-vices, carpentry, plumbing, painting, etc. Call Dave 604-869-7663

300 LANDSCAPING

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

320 MOVING & STORAGE

INTEGRITY MOVERS, moving & delivery services, New to Hope. Call (604)860-5277

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 incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring.

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338 PLUMBING

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

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

BLUE’S PLUMBING, hot water tanks, gas fi tter, water lines, drain-age. Licensed. Call (604)750-0159

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca

374 TREE SERVICES

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

LOOKING for timber to cut for chainsaw training. If you want your fi rewood cut call (604)240-5752

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

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)820-2977Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $575. 1-604-794-5844

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

PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th. Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge.

$1000-$1500. 604-765-0453

TOY POODLE PUP 7 weeks old. Chocolate brown. $800. Call 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals fromapartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacationhomes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for aroommate, start here. Call bcclassified.com 604.869.2421

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.Nor-woodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

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633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $99,900. *New SRI 14’ wide

$74,900. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

HOPE3 bedroom townhouse, 5 appl., soundproof, radiant heat, blinds, fenced yard, patio, 658 Coquihalla St., sunny side of town, N/S, no pets, D/D & Ref’s req. Available now.

Call (604)869-6599

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RENTALS

721 HALLS

HALL RENTALfor your

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings or Meetings

Hope Curling Club1055 6th Ave

604-869-9344 or 604-869-5119

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

HOPE, 2 vacant pads for rent in senior’s community. First 3 months free pad rent. Call Gordon 604-240-3464

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

736 HOMES FOR RENT

HOPE, 3 bdrm townhouse 1 1/2 baths, fenced back yard, F/S, W/D, attached storage area. Rent in-cludes heat. N/P, N/S. Call 604-869-9402 or 604-869-1432

Hope, Laidlaw Rd, 2600sq ft ranch-er on 3/4 of an acre, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 3 appl, 3 f/p, dble garage, pets ne-got. $1200/m Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

SILVER CREEK

1 bdrm mobile home in Senior’s Community, fur-nished or unfurnished.

CALL GORDON (604)240-3464

RENTALS

752 TOWNHOUSESHOPE, 2 bdrm, newly reno’d town-home, $775 + utilities, N/S, N/P, ref’s req. Call 1 (604)818-9488 or 250-706-8766

SILVER CREEK, 2 bdrm town-house, $900/mo, includes heat, light, water, sewer & garbage. No pets please. Avail April 1. Call 1 (604)858-4629 for appointment.

TRANSPORTATION

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

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

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

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Thursday, April 2, 2015, Hope Standard A15

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corporate team today!

Date: Saturday, April 18th

Location: Hope McDonalds Parking LotTime: 10:00am-2:00pm

Teams must register by Monday, April 12th at the Recreation Centre. For more information email [email protected]

Come out and spin some cash for The Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Fit for Heart Campaign. Teams of 2 to 4

and pledge forms can be picked up at the Recreation Centre. Let’s help the Fit For Heart Campaign help reach its goal of raising $1 Million towards heart and stroke research and education in Canada

The Heart and Stroke Foundation thanks the sponsors of this event for their support. Acceptance of this support does not constitute an endorsement by the Foundation of these organizations or its individual products.

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TRANSPORTATION

851 TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALESAbbotsford

30255 Cedar LaneDL# 31038 604-855-0666

1998 HONDA CIVIC 2 dr, auto Aircared. STK#652. $2,495.2002 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#547. $4,900.2004 MAZSA 3, 4 dr, auto, p/l, runs good STK#673. $4,900.2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 dr, auto, full load. STK#648 $4,900.2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900.2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, au-to, full load. STK#672. This week only! $6,900.2007 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto, full load, STK#603 $7,900.2007 PONTIAC TORRENT 4 dr, AWD, fully loaded, only 99K kms. STK#657 $9,900.2008 HONDA CIVIC, 2 dr, auto, sunroof, fully loaded. STK#642. $9,900.2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900.2009 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, full load, runs good. STK# 624. $10,900.2009 TOYOTA CAMRY, 4 dr, sedan fully loaded, auto, STK#669. $11,900.2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr STK#428. $13,900. 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA. 4 dr, auto, sedan, fully loaded, sun-roof. STK#641. $14,900.2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4X4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

33166 South Fraser WayDL# 40083 778-908-5888

1998 ACCURA 1.6 EL. 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#651 $2,900.2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, au-to, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900.2003 HONDA ODYSSEY 7psg full load, runs good, Aircared STK#530 $3,900.2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900.2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900.2007 FORD Fusion 4 dr auto, loaded A/cared ST#321 $6,9002007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $10,900.2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900.2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K STK#17. $12,900.2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.

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MARINE

912 BOATS

.wwwone4yacht.com 604-669-2248

Convenience StoreLease holder

Cultus Lake Park requires a leaseholder for the conven-ience store located in Sunny-side Campground during the months of April through Sep-tember. Cultus Lake welcomes 2,000,000 visitors each year, with a large portion visiting Sunnyside Campground. The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to solicit submis-sions from qualifi ed candi-dates on creative and innova-tive ideas to operate the store to provide a valuable service to thousands of campers.

For more information and a complete RFP package please

visithttp://www.cultus-lake.bc.ca/bids-tenders/,

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Offer ends April 30, 2015Any questions, please contact Janice at 604.869.2421

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Better at Home is a community ini-tiative that helps seniors with a myr-iad of household and personal tasks, allowing them to live independently in their homes, while remaining con-nected to the greater community. The invaluable service modeled after Unit-ed Way’s Better at Home urban proj-ect, is allowing rural seniors to enjoy a higher quality and standard of living that is essential for the day-to-day care of the aging demographic in Hope.

Heading up the operation in Hope is staunch seniors’ activist and champi-on Cindy Izawa program coordinator for the Hope/Fraser Canyon Better at Home location. She has dedicated the last year and half to seeing this project come to fruition.

“It allows seniors to have a sense of pride in their homes and to enjoy a better quality of living,” Izawa told The Hope Standard.

The program allows communi-ties to self-manage and delegate task specific assignments for contractors and volunteers to help vulnerable, or unattached seniors (seniors without

family, or spouses) to have ac-cess to a variety of services in-cluding friendly visiting, snow shoveling, transportation to appointments, simple home re-pairs, grocery shopping, light housekeeping and non-med-ical requirements specific to the client. Hope was identified as a local seniors’ champion

with supports firmly in place and an asset-based capacity to manage the specifications of the Better at Home program.

By focusing on the positives of the

program and the ability to build on its foundation at the local communi-ty level, it was determined that there were a number of steps necessary to enhance upon to facilitate the careful management and well-being of se-niors.

Once these steps were determined and sufficiently acted upon, it was established that there was a golden opportunity for the aging populace to stay longer in their own homes, while enjoying a heightened level of inde-pendence.

After an extensive research peri-od involving both senior citizens and stakeholder interviews with service providers commenced, it was de-termined at a community meeting on June 10th, 2013 that the Better at Home Program would take root in several rural communities.

Of the communities chosen, Better at Home found it’s way to the District of Hope, Sunshine Valley, Yale, Spuz-zum, Boston Bar / North Bend and 8 First Nations.

“I have osteoporosis and back is-sues, so it’s nice to have a volunteer gardner come in and cut the grass,” said Joan Hay, a Better at Home client.

Of an area that spans 100 km, start-ing at Sunshine Vally in the east to Boston Bar/North Bed, seniors make-up a demographic of more than 25 per cent of the population, and Hope is at the forefront with a population total-

ing 85 per cent of that number.“Hope was a prime candidate due

to its reputation as a have it all ru-ral community with several grocery stores, three pharmacies, retail outlets and restaurants,” said Izawa.

The Fraser Valley Regional District determined in a report in 2012 that a significant number of seniors aged 65 to 84, reside in Hope in single-de-tached dwellings.

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A strong need for ad-ditional home care supports was found that demanded some

serious attention.The ability for seniors to par-

ticipate in social and meaning-ful activities, especially in rural communities are linked to trans-portation, which seniors often don’t have access to.

Better at Home sought to fill that void and by doing so, create the opportunity for seniors to get

out and about and participate ,leading to fuller and richer lives. The Better at Home Program is facilitated out of and collaborates with the Care Transit Society in Hope, which is headed by seniors mogul, Shari Carrat.

“I would encourage others to make use of the service — I reg-istered immediately and I am so very grateful.

I don’t know what I would do without them — I recommend it for anyone who is alone and needs help,” Hay told The Hope Standard.

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Northwest Harvest Church 888 Third Ave.$8 per person. Registration is required.

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A home delivery meal service provided to seniors and persons in need.

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In-law suiteson the rise

An unpredictable fi scal climate has resulted in the decimation of retirement savings funds — as a result adult children are reintroducing their elderly parents into the home.Reversing the roles inherent to the crawling into a bigger bed scenario enjoyed in years past, since the advent of such living situations and the growth of in-law suites, parents are doing just that — getting back into the proverbial nest.Th ere are a variety of set-ups conducive to a healthy and symbiotic living situation between the couples and it should be taken into the highest consideration to accommodate an aging parental unit in the most respectful manner possible.For necessity of the mental well-being of both parties undergoing a transition that is a traditional norm in many countries — a traditional norm that is seeing a resurgence in a society that has seen fi t to separate golden agers from society by the most effi cient means possible. In-law suites can be benefi cial to both couples and are oft en created by altering a basement, a room in the house, or

even a garage into an accommodating space. Elderly couples who have undergone a fi nancial crisis have a secure place to call home, while providing a valuable asset to young homeowners who desire to

spend more time with their parents.Other benefi ts of the shared living accommodation include, sharing child rearing responsibilities across the board, which could relieve potential fi nancial strain and time burdens on overtaxed families, where two parents are working the helm in demanding careers.Th ere are several things to consider when proceeding to build in-law suites. Legality is a key area of concern when discerning alterations to the home. Permits may be required, especially if your in-law suite will facilitate an addition to your property. Establishing contact with the closest zoning board is a necessity in legally managing your project and keeping it within the boundaries of the rights of the homeowner. Privacy is also a must have feature in your in-law suite. Regardless of the close proximity of the move, ensuring that a safe distance between you and your loved ones will help keep the peace and promote a palatable and integral living arrangement.

A solution to privacy concerns is to build a separate entrance for the new live ins. Another must have for the in-laws suite is to make sure it’s fully equipped with its own bathroom and kitchen to aff ord a sense of independence, in which they can entertain guests and maintain privacy as a couple. Consider the health and limitations of your in-laws at all times.Oft en aging in-laws will have certain mobility challenges such as getting up and down the stairs. Accessibility must be a top priority in planning and facilitation. Th e fi rst fl oor tends to be an obvious choice among in-law suites entrepreneurs, as it has the tendency to facilitate the relative ease and mobility of your aging parents.Pay attention to the needs of your in-laws — the elderly will oft en require amenities tailored to easy shower access and bathroom usage, as well as suffi cient lighting, and easy accessibility to cabinetry. Safety features are a necessity in the proper building of this type of suite. Please include fi re, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, while ensuring that the alarms on each of these detectors

are suffi ciently loud enough to alert elderly men and women who could have hearing impairments.All walkways that lead to the suite should have motion detectors at night to reduce potentially hazardous falls. If the suite is stationed outside of the main house it would be pertinent to install intercoms to facilitate easy communication between the two parties.Th e popularity of the in-law suites are growing in number as people are assessing the benefi ts of older adults moving in with adult children. Th is type of suite will bridge a fi nancial gap, while bringing families closer together and exploring a new blended family niche — the old and the new; the tried and the true.

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