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Court date pushed back for Merritt cop By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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The first court appearance for former Merritt RCMP Staff Sgt. Stuart Seib was pushed from Feb. 21 to May 23. Crown spokesman Neil MacKenzie said his office is in the process of assessing the RCMP investigative F

report. “Crown decided it would be appropriate to conduct the review before the court date,” he said. “If charges are approved, we have to go through disclosing Crown evidence to the accused.” The Crown is slated to read the charges against Seib at the court appearance. Seib then has the

option to make a plea. “We aren’t expecting a plea at that date,” MacKenzie said. Seib was charged with stealing drugs valued at under $5,000 from seized exhibits. Merritt’s former top cop was an RCMP member for nearly 20 years. He was transferred from Clearwater

to Merritt in November 2011. Seib was arrested on Jan. 10 and had his badge and service weapon seized. Drugs have also gone missing, along with cash, at the Nanaimo RCMP detachment, police announced on Wednesday. Police there are investigating the disappearance of

0.3 grams of cocaine and $10,000. Nanaimo RCMP Supt. Norm McPhail told CFJC TV7 in Kamloops that he is considering multiple changes to handling exhibits. The paraphernalia were discovered missing during a routine exhibit movement in December.

Staff Sgt. Stuart Seib will appear in court in Merritt on May 23.

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Health care spending in B.C. is slated to increase by a modest 3.2 per cent, according to the three-year provincial budget announced by Finance Minister Kevin Falcon last week. The increase will barely keep up with inflation and could effect the delivery of services at the Nicola Valley Health Centre, said FraserNicola MLA Harry Lali. The B.C. Liberals averaged a 5.6 per cent increase over the last two years and seven per cent between 2005 and 2009, making this year’s announcement much lower. “It won’t even cover all the increases to heating, lighting and overhead, and even just the cost of inflation,” Lali said from Victoria after the budget announcement. “The cuts will affect health care in our constituency, we just don’t know yet exactly how that is, but it will show up in the next few months.” Chief Financial Officer for Interior Health Donna Lommer supported the modest increase. “The previous growth rate in health budgets is simply not sustainable,” she said. “It represents a significant cost in the overall budget and we need to be accountable for how we expend those funds.” She said Interior Health has to shift focus to improve community service without relying as much on acute care. Health authorities are scheduled to meet soon to discuss restructuring spending. According to Falcon, B.C. health care is still among the best in Canada, despite the second-lowest spending per capita in Canada. “Even with this modest growth, health care is

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projected to account for more than 42 per cent of total government spending by 2014-15,” he said. “We can’t just keep pouring more and more dollars in. We have to find creative ways to minimize expenses — and we are.” Falcon said that while B.C. is among the lowestspending province on health care, “we have the nation’s highest life expectancy (81.4 years), the lowest death rate from cancer (147.4 per 100,000) and the second-lowest death rate (after Quebec) from heart disease.” The 3.2 per cent increase accounts for $1.5 billion over that period and $17.3 billion by 2014-15. Health care accounts for $16 billion of the budget. BC Nurses’ Union president Debra McPherson said the budget does nothing to deal with hospital overcrowding and increased surgery wait times. “It shows the government has its priorities all wrong. Instead of boasting about keeping taxes low and the prospect of a balanced budget just before the next

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provincial election, the government should be addressing the serious deficit in the quality of health care and other services for B.C. citizens.” MSP to rise The budget included another way for the government to cover medical expenses. Medical Service Premiums are slated to rise by four per cent in January 2013, representing a $5 monthly increase to a family of three or more. B.C. and Quebec are the only provinces to charge health premiums. An individual in B.C. pays $64 per month, while couples pay $116 and a family is charged $128.

The increases are expected to generate an additional $87 million to the $2-billion MSP fund. However, approximately 800,000 residents don’t pay premiums due to low income. Many others pay a portion of the rate. Nearly half of all residents have their employer pay for premiums. By the numbers Provincial spending is slated to increase by two per cent, which is consistent with what Falcon calls a “net zero mandate.” Falcon said the government will continue to honour a 2010 pledge to freeze public-sector salaries into 2012.

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The City of Merritt’s Public Works Department rolled out the details of a new garbage disposal system last week, as five semi trucks dropped off nearly 5,000 carts. “There are a few adjustments that people should be aware of when we start picking up with the new automated truck,” said Darrell Finnigan, public works superintendent. “We want this to roll out nicely so that people will know what to do when we start picking up the bins.” The new system calls for several changes to the way Merrittonians throw out their trash. Residents can fit approximately two garbage bags in each cart. Any additional bag can be placed outside the cart with a tag, which costs $2.20 each. Crews will position the cart to be picked up by the automated truck. Any additional bag is then placed inside the now-empty bin and

lifted by a mechanical arm. Public works has up to this point been “pretty lenient” in allowing residents to place multiple bags on the curbs, Finnigan said. However, the new system doesn’t allow crews the time to place untagged bags into the bin for pickup. “This helps control the amount people are putting out,” he said, noting a possible decrease could help reduce dumping costs. One can will be delivered per address, unless the residence has an assigned suite. Anyone who is used to placing their garbage bins in the alley will have to take it to the front of their house. Shawn Boven, public works manager, said the automated truck will ease garbage disposal and collection. “We will need the truck in our hands for a week of testing,” he said. “Right now, we’re expecting the truck to arrive in the week of March 5.” The new bins come with a computer chip

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The City of Merritt will likely continue collecting a two per cent tax on hotel rooms though the B.C. government will be repealing the provincial tax later this summer. City councillors gave the first three readings of the Hotel Room Additional Tax Levy Bylaw at a regular council meeting on Feb. 14, and, should the bylaw be accepted, the City will apply to the province for permission to collect the tax. The current tax, intended to assist municipalities in funding

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that the public works department can use to locate each bin. That also means the bin must stay at the residence to which is was assigned. “If your cart is blowing down the street, we can get it back,” Finnigan said. “If kids are out joyriding with the cart, we can track where they go.”

The bins are slated to be delivered to residents on March 5. Testing the new truck is expected shortly after. The new truck is expected to be fully operating on March 26. “We encourage people to use the new can the first week that they receive it,” Finnigan said. The bins cost the city over $230,000 and

community.” During the meeting on Feb. 14, Umpherson explained to council that the City would need the support of 51 per cent of the hotels in the community to proceed with the tax. Until now, a local hotel association has determined how to use the funds generated from the two per cent charge on taxable accommodation. Under the new bylaw, the City could administrate the funds or delegate the responsibility to a local tourism organization, explained Umpherson in his report. When councillors questioned how the hotel associaOVER

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Warmer weather and dust clouds throughout Merritt indicates it’s nearly spring and that tax season is already here, despite the traditional moans from many of those who are filing. This year brings several changes, which could increase the tax return for many Nicola Valley residents. “We usually have a few changes every year that are announced around budget time,” said Kathy Reimer, H&R Block Merritt owner. “They are making changes throughout the year, and then we get a booklet with all the details.” She said approximately 500 people have brought their taxes to H&R Block in February and between 500 and 1,000 are expected in March. Senior tax preparer Susan Thompson said the staff have to keep up-to-date throughout the year. She said the biggest challenge, though, is accommodating lastminute changes from people who are bringing in their taxes. “People often wait until the end and then submit their taxes in a panic,” she said. “We then have to go back and correct some mistakes. It’s better if people bring their taxes to us in the first place.” The most notable changes: • Many students can now include examination fees to the cost of tuition. • Parents with children 16 years old and younger who are in an art, cultural or recreational development program costing $500 or more can write off the expense. The write-off is similar to the children’s fitness

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HERALD OPINION Nausea, anxiety? No ecstasy at all Muscle tension, nausea, and blurred vision. Forceful clenching of teeth and bulging eyes. Welcome to the drug ecstasy. Feelings of sadness, anxiety, depression, and memory difficulties after the high. Doesn’t sound very euphoric, does it? Increased heart rate and blood pressure. Hardly fun... Interference with the body’s ability to regulate its temperature, leading to hyperthermia. This is getting serious. Brain and organ damage – or death – in 75 per cent of serious overheating cases. That’s the supposedly “safe” street drug known as ecstasy, or MDMA. Once in the domain of raves, or large dance parties, this synthetic drug has made its way into the high school demographic. In about the past year, it has been the cause of 18 deaths in B.C. – including two Abbotsford teens, and one in Langley. Ecstasy doesn’t require prolonged use to be potentially fatal. Because of the wide range of toxic chemical concoctions developed in home labs, disaster can result from a single dose. Ecstasy is cheap, it’s easy to get, and it’s increasingly popular. Police, medical and education officials are undertaking new initiatives to get the message out: Ecstasy can be a killer. Parents, you must become informed. You need to have conversations with the young people in your care. Don’t assume your kids simply wouldn’t touch ecstasy. You may be tragically wrong. And to the youth in this community: Please, listen. Think. Say no. - Abbotsford News

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Taxing times ahead for B.C. government TOM FLETCHER B.C. VIEWS Before this week’s budget debate is drowned out by the shouting over the teachers’ dispute, here’s a look at the main points and the arguments unfolding around them. The setting for Finance Minister Kevin Falcon’s first budget

is what he dreaded when Premier Christy Clark handed him the job. Recovery is painfully slow, with mining and petroleum growing and forest products struggling to hold and build on gains made in Asia. This and the $3 billion dismantling of the harmonized sales tax moved Falcon to limit overall spending growth to an average of two per cent for the next three years. That means little or no increase to all areas except health care, education and social assistance. Despite holding the

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line on public service pay and not replacing 2,000 positions over the next three years, Clark and Falcon had to postpone the elimination of the 2.5-per-cent small business income tax to get to a balanced budget by 2013. And Falcon has again dangled the prospect of raising general corporate income tax from 10 to 11 per cent, but not until 2014. Business experts applauded the hard line on spending, noting the contrast with Alberta’s big spending and Ontario’s big spending hangover. NDP finance critic

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Bruce Ralston says Falcon’s two-per-cent spending target is “unrealistic,” and the whole program is motivated mostly by two by-elections this year and a general election next year. He said the proposal to raise general business taxes is a repeat of his effort to save the HST, and it won’t happen if the B.C. Liberals win in 2013. B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins made the bizarre claim that it’s an NDP-style “tax and spend” budget, and inaccurately accused Falcon of raising taxes on small busi-

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ness. He also joined the NDP chorus of outrage over ICBC, BC Hydro and medical premium increases. Some other hot topics in the budget: • Selling assets. The big one here is B.C.’s liquor wholesaling monopoly, run out of warehouses in Kamloops and Vancouver. Falcon insists the private sector does this kind of work more efficiently, and union contracts will be protected in a bidding process. The NDP argues that selling off a monopoly puts this gov-

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From Page 6 ernment cash cow at risk, and points to private retail stores with higher prices and lower wages. The proposed sale of 100 surplus Crown properties has raised cries of “selling the silverware to buy groceries.” But land sales are nothing new for governments, and Falcon prefers that to raising taxes. • Carbon tax. The last scheduled increase goes ahead in July, adding another penny on a litre of gasoline, followed by a freeze and review of the whole climate program. Ralston says the climate plan is “in tatters,” along with dozens of other policy areas that are also under review after 11 years of B.C. Liberal rule. NDP leader Adrian Dix vows to keep the carbon tax and its offsetting personal income tax cuts, direct carbon tax revenues to transit and rural energy-saving retrofits, and hike the general corporate tax rate from 10 to 12 per cent to pay for it. • HST. Asked what he would have done as finance minister, Ralston suggested getting rid of the HST sooner. Dix continues to misrepresent the HST as solely a transfer to big business, ignoring the small and medium-sized businesses that have a year left to take advantage of input tax credits. Simon Fraser University economist Jon Kesselman has estimated that poor people will be worse off when the HST ends, while the rest of us will see a very small net benefit. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Should the school district close the middle school as opposed to two elementary schools? KNITWITS Local knitters and crocheters of all skill levels gathered at the beginning of the month to knit, chat and swap ideas and tips at Brambles Bakery. The knitting group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at the bakery. Jade Swartzberg/Herald

Better way to teach drug education Dear Editor: RE: Grade 5 students offered drugs on school property Educators for Sensible Drug Policy suggests that the outmoded and zero tolerance D.A.R.E. program not only damages law enforcement officers credibility but exacerbates the problem by inspiring rebellion against an authoritarian legal system. EFSDP research suggests that the D.A.R.E. program is not only ineffective, which

is why it has been discontinued in a number of cities, but may even be harmful. Exaggerating the dangers of cannabis creates skepticism among teenagers about the real dangers of hard drugs such as cocaine, heroin, alcohol and tobacco thus encouraging experimentation and use. Our research shows that cannabis policy with its focus on prohibition and extensive efforts on enforcement has failed. Cannabis is

more available, cheaper and more potent than ever even after billions of tax dollars have been spent on prohibition. Worse, organized crime is rolling in cash because of the same policies. EFSDP is not saying that cannabis should be legalized and taxed because it is safe. Rather, EFSDP is saying that proven public health approaches should be used to constrain its use. While the abstinence-only

mandate is well intended this approach is clearly not enough. Only qualified health care professionals and educators trained in solid scientific, compassionate, health and evidenced based drug education should be teaching our youth not law enforcement officers. There is a better way. We must consider it. Judith Renaud, Gibsons, B.C.

Make sure to report smart meter problems Dear Editor: RE: Lower Nicola Indian Band Opposes Hydro Smart Meters On Feb. 8, the Lower Nicola Indian Band took a strong stand against B.C. Hydro smart meters. Having heard both sides of the smart question, the band has padlocked all analog meters on their public buildings. The council gave band members

signs to put on their homes’ analog meters telling B.C. Hydro and Corix not to change them. Most band home owners have posted those signs. Some smart meters had already been installed on band houses. Residents who subsequently began to feel sick believe the meters caused their illness. Incidents of illness, fire or damage to appliances have been reported after

installation of the Hydro smart meters elsewhere in B.C. People who have experienced such problems are urged to report them to coordinator1@stopsmartmetersbc.ca, a provincial group which is tracking them. Yours truly, Trudy Fisk Kamloops, B.C.

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SINGING FOR AFRICA Watoto Children’s Choir visited Merritt at the Crossroads Community Church on Wednesday. The children were raising money for needy kids in Africa. The group has travelled around Canada for the past several months. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

The Treasure Hunters Roadshow is in Merritt from Tuesday to Friday at the Civic Centre. The specialists from the company are on a world treasure hunt. According to Matthew Enright, vicepresident of media relations, the company expects a turnout of 1,200 people. “You will have a chance to talk to worldrenowned antique and collectible representatives, and it’s all free,” he said in a release. “What kind of treasures will be revealed during our trip? Let’s find out together.” A turnout of nearly 20 per cent of the town’s population could be overly ambitious due to the recent arrival of the Canadian Collectors

Roadshow earlier this month. “You or your nextdoor neighbour just might be the next to hit the jackpot,” Enright went on. “Keep an open mind when going through your attic and closets because something invaluable to you could turn out to be a sure novelty piece.” Recently, the Treasure Hunters Roadshow paid $100,000 for a 1960’s vintage guitar, the release stated. The specialists are looking for items such as coins, paper currency prior to 1970, toys, dolls, trains, vintage jewelry, old and modern musical instruments, war memorabilia, gold and silver jewelry, costume jewelry, advertising memorabilia, swords, knives, daggers and the unusual.

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$133,900

#1490

$246,000

#1555

$489,000

$129,900

$115,000

WATERFRONT MOBILE

BRING YOUR HORSES

PRIVATE BACKYARD

NEW RANCHER

QUALITY RENOVATIONS

INVESTORS

LOTS OF PARKING

NICELY LANDSCAPED

ON LARGE LOT

AFFORDABLY PRICED

Very nice 2 bedroom mobile home in a very nice park overlooking golf course. Open design with laminate floors throughout. Comes with appliances. Quick possession. Includes skylights. #1502 $67,000

5 bedrm home on 9.88 acres with riding ring & outbldgs. Home has vaulted ceilings, walkout bsmt, 3 baths, large kitchen with oak cabinets and large deck. Close to fishing & hunting.

Spacious 3 bedrm, 2 bath rancher on large corner lot, close to schools & shopping. Updates in 2006 include vinyl siding, windows, doors, back deck, laminate floor, lino & paint. Completely fenced.

Open style floor plan offers huge WOW factors. This 2 bedrm + den home has 10 ft ceilings w/crown moldings, island in kitchen, raised cabinets and dining rm with access to covered deck. Double garage.

#1510

3 bedrm home in good area. Large, nicely landscaped yard. Backyard has above ground pool with nice sundeck. Oak kitchen opens to living & dining rooms. HE furnace with central A/C. RV parking. #1484 $269,900

Cozy 3 bedroom bungalow on 9000 sq.ft. lot with room for garage/shop, close to shopping and amenities. Needs some TLC, has high ceilings. Lots of potential.

#1495

Triplex with 3 – 2 bedrm units with some renovations in past year. Huge storage unit in back, close to park. Live in one and rent out the others. Great revenue property. #1458 $219,900

Spacious 4 bedrm home with large living & dining rooms. Kitchen has large working island. Addition offers 2 good size bedrms. Completely fenced yard with garden boxes. Lots of parking.

#1552

Top quality reno’s on the Bench home that’s move in ready. Mill Creek cabinets, tile backsplash, slate flooring & modern lighting. HW flooring on main, New bathrm fixtures & lighting. #1564 $369,900

Cute and cozy 3 bedroom rancher on huge lot, comes with all appliances. Close to schools and within walking distance to downtown shopping and all amenities. Great for first time buyers. #1168 $119,900

$569,000

$249,000

$334,900

#1398

$149,000

#1563

$135,000

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IN KANE VALLEY

#1572

$1,400,000

#1571

$325,000

#1587

$649,000

#1576

$169,900

Beautiful new rancher with 3 bedrooms, master with walk-in closet and 4 pce ensuite. Open floor plan. Kitchen has maple cabinets, eating bar, pantr y & new appliances, BI vac & garden shed.

#1578

$295,000

#1574

$399,000

315-3043

FANTASTIC VIEWS

NEW This renovated home includes new flooring, paint, light fixtures & U/G sprinklers. 5 bedrms, 3.5 baths, living rm with 19 ft vaulted ceilings, bsmt with extra large rec.rm & lots of storage

#1579

#1586

$379,900

NEW

Spacious Bench home in desirable area. Huge open designed home with sunken living room, oak kitchen, vaulted ceilings, ceramic tile, HW floors. Is set up with 2 bedrm inlaw in walkout bsmt.

#1585

FIRST TIME BUYERS

GARAGE/WORKSHOP

NEW

$549,900

Personal Real Estate Corporation

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Great investment or retirement home. Close to amenities in downtown core. This 2 bedrm home is wheelchair accessible, bright & cheer y. 2 pce ensuite, includes appliances. 12x20 garage.

315-3548

SPECTACULAR VIEWS

EXECUTIVE HOME

CENTRAL LOCATION

NEW

NEW 4 bedrm rancher on the Bench with private backyard w/patio. Oak countr y kitchen, formal dining, huge living rm w/vaulted ceilings. Ensuite has jetted tub & W/I closet. A/C, B/I vac.

FIRST TIME BUYERS

Brad Yakimchuk

Ray Thompson 315-3377

Personal Real Estate Corporation

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FANTASTIC VIEWS

Custom built home on 0.74 acres with 3 car garage. Home has 4634 sq.ft. on 3 levels, 5 bedrms, 4.5 baths, spacious & bright rooms, fully fin. bsmt & fantastic views of the lake.

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$435,000

Great family home with 4 bedrms, 1.5 baths, big rec.rm in fully finished basement. Has detached 30x18 garage/workshop plus carport. RV parking. Includes appliances.

#1577

$229,900

Clean and well maintained 3 bedrm townhouse with updated laminate flooring, newer front door & bathrm countertop & sink. Includes appliances. Completely fenced front & backyard.

#1581

$119,900

LARGE HOME

EXECUTIVE HOME

40 ACRES

NICE FAMILY AREA

APARTMENT

80 ACRES

VIEW OF RIVER

AT SANDPIPER

GREAT BENCH AREA

PIECE OF PARADISE

SPACIOUS HOME

6 bedrm home in good area, close to schools. Approx. 2700 sq.ft., 3 bedrm suite in bsmt, 3 bedrms on top floor. Huge sundeck. Fenced backyard. Perfect for a large family. #1522 $279,900

5 bedroom home with 2 baths, fully finished bsmt with large family room, big sundeck off kitchen for those BBQ days. Has mature landscaping and single car garage. #1519 $211,900

At The Vibe. Quality 2 bedrm unit with open design plan, Maple shaker style cabinets, granite countertops, laminate & carpet flooring. Has A/C. Ground floor unit. Comes with warranty. #1513 $169,000

Can-A-Mex Farms with 2 spacious 4 bedrm homes plus a mobile home & 2 log cabins, numerous outbldgs.. 10 fenced pastures, 4 paddocks. Water license on Wolden Creek.

Riverfront townhome with walkout bsmt and well cared for adult complex. 3 bedrms, 4 pce ensuite, gas F/P in living rm, huge rec.rm with door to backyard. Easy walk to downtown.

#1520

Very nice 3 bedrm family home with HW floors on the main. Recent upgrade to paint, flooring, bathrms, low E windows, doors & kitchen cabinets. Huge fenced yard with extra parking. #1503 $295,000

Beautiful 12.6 acres with Roberts Creek meandering through property. Custom built 3 bedrm rancher with spacious rooms, kitchen w/island & bay window. Living rm has woodstove. Large wrap around deck.

#1561

Why rent when you can own this 2 bedroom strata unit. Close to all amenities. Great for first time buyer or investors. Corner unit offers more daylight with extra window. #1528 $119,000

LOCATION, LOCATION

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ON QUIET STREET

IN LOWER NICOLA

IN SUNSHINE VALLEY

Spacious 3 bedrm home on large fenced lot. Upgrades throughout entire house include flooring, kitchen cabinets & appliances, furnace, gyproc & both baths. RV parking. #1529 $269,000

5 VIEW ACRES

ON THE BENCH

CLOSE TO GOLF COURSE

$1,690,000

IN MCCALLUM GARDENS

$249,000

ON 2.35 ACRES

#1551

$525,000

#1493

$225,000

SOLD 4 bedrm home on the Bench with great views. New HW and tile floors & new paint. Includes B/I vac, skylights, new lights fixtures & all appliances, 3 baths, fully fin. bsmt. Double garage.

#1557 4

$399,900

Executive 3 bedrm rancher on the Bench with inground pool in private, fenced backyard. Open design kitchen, sunken living rm with gas F/P, 4 pce ensuite w/jetted tub. Fully fin. basement.

Great family home in prime Bench location. Pine wood floors, 2 bedrms up, 2 down. Huge fenced backyard with spectacular view of the golf course & mountains from you sundeck. Room for RV’s.

#1482

#1457

$369,900

Exceptionally built 5 bedrm home w/ specialty finishing throughout. Foundation & external walls are R52 insulation. Large shop & garage w/ bonus room. Full bsmt with inlaw suite. #1497 $879,950

2 bedrm rancher in adult oriented community. Private end unit in excellent condition. Vaulted ceiling, gas F/P in living rm, 3 pce ensuite with W/I shower. Formal dining area. Close to parks.

HORSE PROPERTY

DUPLEX

CUTE & COZY

4 ACRE HOBBY FARM

5 BEAUTIFUL ACRES

PANORAMIC VIEWS

$259,900

#1241

$169,000

3 bedrm bungalow on 2.35 Ac. Quality finishing throughout. New laminate floor in dining/living room, open design. Large master bedrm has gas F/P, & 4 pce enst. Large rec.rm in bsmt. #1575 $479,000

Executive 3 bedrm, 3 bath home with gourmet kitchen, silestone counters, oak cabinets, S/P appliances. Sunken living rm, walkout bsmt with 1 bedrm suite. Has award winning landscaping. #1479

BENCH VIEW HOME

$479,900

BRAND NEW HOME

SOLD Custom built home on ½ acre with panoramic views. Home has 4 bedrms, 3 baths, custom cabinetr y, HW floors, fully finished bsmt, hardi plank siding and huge wrap around deck.

#1530

$499,000

Beautiful rancher completely updated on 5 acres with large deck, huge heated shop & horse facilities. Easy access off Hwy.8, close to schools. Zoned SH! For agricultural uses. #1515 $525,000

Beautiful log home with full bsmt privately nestled on 4 acres. Spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings & 2 baths. Set up for hobby farm with large barn w/5 box stalls & chicken coop. 3 pastures

24.39 acres with 44x36 horse barn & 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Home has new flooring, bathrms & paint. 4 bedrms, 3 baths, open design kitchen with new appliances. Double garage.

#1550

#1478

$539,000

$879,000

2 bedroom rancher with big living room on downtown lot within walking distance to shopping & all amenities. Great for the handyman. Needs some TLC. Lane access at back. As is where is. #1526 $89,000

5 bedrm post & beam construction home with views of the valley. Fully finished bsmt with spacious family rm. Single garage with workshop area. Well maintained yard with mature shrubs. #1562 $349,000

5 ac hobby farm with 4 bedrm, 2 bath home, oak kitchen with new S/S appliances, huge covered deck, fully fin. bsmt with huge rec.rm & wet bar. Has double garage & detached workshop. #1553 $449,900

#1568

$284,000

VIEW ACREAGE

QUIET CUL DE SAC

GREAT STARTER HOME

NICELY RENOVATED

OPPORTUNITY

NICE CORNER LOT

RIVERFRONT

PRIVATE ACREAGE

INCLUDES 2 LOTS

INVESTORS

COZY BUNGALOW

Newer well built home on 5.63 acres with over-sized double garage/shop. Home has 3 bedrms, 3 baths, open floor plan and view of valley & river. Quality kitchen with marble countertops. #1422 $499,900

Well maintained, 3 bedrm rancher at end of cul de sac & within walking distance to downtown. Bright sunny kitchen w/patio doors to covered deck, gas F/P in living rm, lots of storage cupboards.

Gorgeous setting on 12 ac river front hobby farm with 3 bedrm, 2 bath home with spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings, sunken living rm plus extra 600 sq.ft. rental home. Barn w/tack room. #1560 $549,000

Private 10 acres with beautiful 2 storey home & shop. New laminate & paint throughout plus ceramic heated floors in both main baths. 3 large bedrms up, 2 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Heated shop..

Smaller 1 bedroom home in downtown area, close to shopping. Log style siding on exterior, nicely finished inside. 2 separately titled lots, house on one, other lot vacant. New roof. #1310 $119,000

Cute little rancher on big lot in Collettville. 1 bedroom, huge living room, open kitchen. 2 large storage sheds in backyard. Lot is approx. 50 x 231

Cozy 2 bedroom bungalow on huge lot in Collettville. Needs some TLC. Has a storage shed in the backyard. Good holding property.

#1415

Great starter home, close to schools and shopping. 3 bedrms up plus 2 bedrm inlaw suite in basement. Fenced yard with sundeck and carport. Great for first time buyers. #1549 $ 209,900

#1489

Almost new, half duplex ready for immediate possession. New paint, laminate flooring, baseboards, custom tile work, foyer, backsplash, exterior doors, lighting, bathrms, fence & more. #1308 $162,000

#1505

#1506

$259,000

$133,900

#1490

$246,000

#1555

$489,000

$129,900

$115,000

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NEW RANCHER

QUALITY RENOVATIONS

INVESTORS

LOTS OF PARKING

NICELY LANDSCAPED

ON LARGE LOT

AFFORDABLY PRICED

Very nice 2 bedroom mobile home in a very nice park overlooking golf course. Open design with laminate floors throughout. Comes with appliances. Quick possession. Includes skylights. #1502 $67,000

5 bedrm home on 9.88 acres with riding ring & outbldgs. Home has vaulted ceilings, walkout bsmt, 3 baths, large kitchen with oak cabinets and large deck. Close to fishing & hunting.

Spacious 3 bedrm, 2 bath rancher on large corner lot, close to schools & shopping. Updates in 2006 include vinyl siding, windows, doors, back deck, laminate floor, lino & paint. Completely fenced.

#1510

Cozy 3 bedroom bungalow on 9000 sq.ft. lot with room for garage/shop, close to shopping and amenities. Needs some TLC, has high ceilings. Lots of potential.

#1495

Triplex with 3 – 2 bedrm units with some renovations in past year. Huge storage unit in back, close to park. Live in one and rent out the others. Great revenue property. #1458 $219,900

Spacious 4 bedrm home with large living & dining rooms. Kitchen has large working island. Addition offers 2 good size bedrms. Completely fenced yard with garden boxes. Lots of parking.

#1552

$569,000

$249,000

$334,900

#1398

$149,000

#1563

$135,000

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CENTURY 21 MOVING REAL ESTATE BC LTD. LAKE PROPERTY LOTS & ACREAGE AT NICOLA LAKE

ON NICOLA LAKE

9 PRIVATE ACRES

6 ACRES

IC & I

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NEW Custom built home on 0.74 acres with 3 car garage. Home has 4634 sq.ft. on 3 levels, 5 bedrms, 4.5 baths, spacious & bright rooms, fully fin. bsmt & fantastic views of the lake.

#1572

$1,400,000

Cozy water front cabin on Nicola Lake with 2 bedrms on main plus 1 bedrm inlaw suite in bsmt. Ver y exclusive neighbourhood. 24 ft sundeck that’s great for BBQ’s. Sit back, relax & enjoy the views.

#1439

$649,900

Fish out your front yard on 6 acres of mostly usable land bordering year round Guichon Creek. Power & driveway are in, septic approval. Near to unlimited crown land. Only 20 mins. from Merritt. $249,900 #1508

Enjoy the beauty of nature on this 9 acre parcel with 3 different benches, great building sites & partially borders creek & backs onto crown land. Hydro installed to 1st bench with small septic for RV. #1427 $219,000

Triplex in good area, close to park. 3 – 2 bedrm units with some interior renovations in past year. Huge storage unit in backyard. Great for retired couple to live in one & rent out other two. #1458 $219,900

Commercial building on 12,000 sq.ft. lot on main highway coming into Merritt with high visibility and traffic. Currently has a tenant with thriving business and lease in place. #1584 $399,900

2 ACRES

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT

INDUSTRIAL LAND

MIDDLESBORO PUB

WALLOPER LAKE

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Great lakefront recreational retreat on Walloper Lake. 1 bedrm cabin of 450 sq.ft. with woodstove & outhouse. 15 yr government lease with 6 yrs remaining. Easy access off Coquihalla Hwy. #1420 $159,000

New view, easy access, gentle slope with crown land nearby with lots of lakes & great hunting. Power at lot line, 13 GPM well with great water, driveway in & septic approved. #1512 $159,000

Build your dream home on this breathtaking view lot at Nicola Lake. Close to fishing, mountain biking, hike or water sport activities. #1380

$195,500

Large estate size lot with beautiful panoramic views of the Nicola River and bordering ranch land. All within city limits and walking distance to shopping. In area of new development.

#1567

$99,000

LAKEFRONT LOT

RESIDENTIAL LOT

Spectacular lakefront property on Nicola Lake. 1.01 acres, priced below accessed value. Build your dream home here. Great lake for fishing, wind sur fing, water skiing & more.

Residential lot of 7803 sq.ft. in desirable area of new home, close to schools. Great views. Ser vices to the line.

#1491

$299,900

#1460

#1580

$64,900

$59,900

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#1531

Prices Starting at $139,000 + HST

#1485

$850,000

INDUSTRIAL ACREAGE

Located between Merritt & Logan lake with beautiful views of the valley & mountains. Travel trailer setup with deck & outside kitchen. Outdoor cedar shower heated with propane. Per fect getaway property

Corner lot with mature landscaping. Lots of office spaces, conference room, reception area & parking. Former highway office. Great highway exposure.

Approximately 15 acres of prime development property. Current zoning is I3 with a portion in the ALR. Subdivision potential.

#1570

$210,000

#9081

DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

View lot in one of Merritt’s finest developments. Full city ser vices ready at curb, underground. Quality homes in the neighbourhood. #1476

$399,900

#1500

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

Prime 10.4 acres potential subdivision development with easy access off Aberdeen Rd in Lower Nicola. Already zoned R2 with water SRW through proper ty. Call for complete details. #1360

$899,000

$595,000

#1516

OPPORTUNITY

COMMERCIAL LOTS

1 ½ commercial lots in downtown core zoned C2. 3000 sq.ft. lot front onto Voght St. and 6000 sq.ft. lot fronts Coutlee Ave. C2 zoning offers an array of possibilities. #1483

$139,900

$499,000

Commercial with 4 bedrm residence on 1 acre. Busy corner lot near Music Fest site. Great potential for those with Entreprenurial ideas. Close to industrial area & RV park to draw in customers.

#1521

$399,000

ACREAGE WITH VIEWS

DEVELOPMENT LAND

MOBILE HOME PARK

This 2.46 acre lot has been given preliminar y subdivision approval with conditions. A access driveway & well will be installed. Great building sites, views and easy access. Backs onto crown land.

This rare 1.74 acres is being incorporated into the City of Merritt & will require a zoning change. Present owner and City are suggesting R4 city zoning for High Density apartments. #1527 $670,000

3 pad mobile home park on 1.13 acres with easy access off Highway 8. Lot A is zoned R1. Low property taxes.

BENCH LOT

Nicola Lake is located approx. 25 kms west of Merritt via Hwy. 5A

$78,000

Own your own Pub! Great clientel with good exposure & opportunity to grow. Selling land, building and business. Great food, great spirits, great atmosphere.

10 ACRES

GREAT VIEW LOT

LAKEVIEW LOT

2.5 acre, flat lot close Nice lot in a growing to city limits on Midday Valley new subdivision. The natural slope of the land Rd. Zoned I-2, water & sewer will allow for a walk out are not connected & requires application. basement with a rancher Phase 1 environmental site type look from the avail. front yard.

#1440

$165,000

#1514

$129,000

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Sikh lifestyle alive in the Nicola Valley This cultural group is very much involved in the Merritt community Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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With approximately 125 Sikh families in Merritt, and between five to seven people in each household, the Punjabi community is alive in the Nicola Valley. The Merritt Sikh Society regularly holds functions at the Merritt Gurudwara (Sikh Temple) on Chapman Street, which includes a reading of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Scripture, from Friday to Sunday, usually every second week. “A number of the major functions in the community, such as our Sikh Gurus and leaders’ birthdays and accomplishments in history are in December and January,” said Peter Samra, vice president of the Merritt Sikh Society. “Baisakhi, also, a major event in

Merrittonians attend the Gurudwara (Sikh Temple) on Chapman Street to pray. A reading of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib takes place every second week from Friday to Sunday. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

‘A number of the major functions in the community, such as our Sikh Gurus and leaders’ birthdays and accomplishments in history arre in December and January.’ —MERRITT SIKH SOCIETY VICE-PRESIDENT PETER SAMRA

Sikhism will take place in Sikh Gurudwaras on April 14th this year.” Baisakhi is a function that invites the entire community to join in the celebration (New Year in Sikhism) at the Merritt Gurudwara. The occasion began in April 1699 by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Jee (10th Sikh Guru). The day marks the formation of Khalsa, the pure ones. Khalsa eliminated

the illusion of a higher and lower beings and recognized that everyone is equal. Baisakhi Mela is a community festival to celebrate a successful wheat harvest. In the past, this event has been celebrated in the Merritt Civic Centre. While Merritt consists of approximately 10 per cent Sikh people now, the numbers were once higher. According to Samra, the average

age of Sikh families in Merritt is older than what it once was and many families are moving to Metro Vancouver and other urban centres so their children can attend universities and obtain professional jobs. The Sikhs are community minded and invite members of the area to join in their customs. At the temple, the public is invited to share a vegetarian lunch on Sundays. People who attend are asked to put on a head scarf, which is available at the front door. It is respectful that those who participate in the reading cover their head and remove their shoes before proceeding upstairs. Individuals

may choose to make a donation in the box, which is located at the front of the Sikh altar. Worshippers may make the donation and then bow, then they find a place to sit and listen to the reader. The readers and others at the altar switch approximately every two hours, said Priest Harinder Singh. “No one talks during the reading, they just listen,” he said. “People come and go. They may stay for a couple minutes or much longer.” The Sri Guru Granth Sahib consists of 1,430 pages, which are read aloud through the day and night by the Punjabi community members. Sikhs kneel or sit crosslegged before the Sikh Scripture.

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DID YOU KNOW ➣ The word "hangnail" comes from Middle English: ang- (painful) + nail. Nothing to do with hanging. ➣ Louis IV of France had a stomach the size of two regular stomachs.

CAPRICORN:Step it up, Capricorn. You’re lagging behind, and it’s starting to impede the progress of others. Do whatever you need to, to get ahead and stay ahead. AQUARIUS: The time is right for you to shore up your finances, Aquarius. The motivation and the know-how are at hand. A friend pushes the envelope. PISCES:Stop stalling, Pisces. You know what you need to do, so do it. The situation will turnout far better than expected. Passion heats up at home. ARIES: Plan A out, Aries? Go to plan B. Don’t have one? Look to a mentor to give you one. Bartering at home ends in satisfaction for one and all.

TAURUS:Feeling left out these days, Taurus? You should be and for good reason. Be patient and all will be revealed in good time. A deadline approaches. GEMINI: At a loss with a young one? Don’t be, Gemini. Look within for the answer. Another person’s trash turns out to be your treasure, much to your surprise. CANCER: Visitors drop by unexpectedly, and schedules must be rearranged. Make the best of it, Cancer. It’s been a while. A token of appreciation stirs up controversy. LEO: Don’t bother with the blame game, Leo. Everyone is at fault this time, and it’s going to take all of you to clean up the mess and get things back on track.

REGIONAL EVENTS VIRGO:Make no mistake, Virgo. You’re right, but you’re in the minority. Give the matter some time to settle and your family will come around. A gift brings smiles. LIBRA: Casual exchanges send you down memory lane and motivate you to revive old traditions. Start with something small, Libra, and work your way up to bigger and better things. SCORPIO: Just when you thought life couldn’t get any sweeter, an old friend returns to the fold. Go all out, Scorpio! You have much to celebrate. S A G I T TA R I U S : Shoot, Sagittarius. You knew all along there were issues, but you’ve never had the resources to deal with them until now. A relative lends a

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➣ Samuel Clemens aka Mark Twain was born on a day in 1835 when Haley's Comet came into view. When he died in 1910, Haley's Comet came into view again.

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STUDENTS!! Show your student ID every Thursday and receive 5% off any purchase!

SENIORS DAY - 10% OFF Everything In Store! Every Monday!

NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY Monday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the NVIT Lecture Theatre the society presents “Beginners”, rated PG. and featuring Christopher Plummer. Parking is free and there is no food or drink allowed in the theatre. For more information phone 250-378-3974

MERRITT NAVY LEAGUE CADET CORPS Would you like to help out the youth in our community (ages 9 - 13)? The Navy League Cadet Corps in Merritt is currently looking for volunteer instructors and officers. You will be trained by Commanding Officers from The Navy League of Canada. For more information and to find out where to sign up please call Branch President, Michelle Fox at 250-378-4099 or CO, Rob Wagar at 250-378-7276.

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CELEBRATE WOMEN On Thursday, March 8 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. the Nicola Valley Women in Action would like to invite you to their eight annual Celebrate Women at the Civic Centre. This day is to celebrate International Women’s Day by honouring women in our own region who have made a difference either through their volunteer activities or through their profession. Everyone is welcome to come out and honour these wonderful women. For more information please contact Shannon at 250-378-9222 daytime or 250378-9910 or email shannondaw@telus.net.

EXTREME WEATHER SHELTER - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you are interested in volunteering please call the Community Policing Office at 250-378-3955 or drop in at 2013 Quilchena Avenue. The Community Response Extreme Weather Shelter will be open until March 31 at 2199 Coutlee Ave. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and guests may stay until 8:00 a.m. the next day.

➣ Samuel Clemens aka Mark Twain smoked forty cigars a day for the last years of his life.

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ST. MICHAEL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH World Day of Prayer, Friday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. to be held at 1990 Chapman St. with help from Sacred Heart Catholic and Trinity United Churches. Refreshments to follow, everyone welcome.

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COURTHOUSE GALLERY The sixth Annual Community Arts Show is open until March 16. This year’s show is really exciting. Here is some of the work being shown: fish-scale art, painted feathers, a homemade rocking horse, painted spoons, glass etching, and some illustrated books. Voting for viewer’s choice will continue through March 16. Come in, see the show and support your local arts. Gallery hours are: Thursdays 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, noon to 6:00 p.m. VALLEY VISUAL ARTIST’S 18TH ANNUAL SHOW & SALE Merritt Civic Centre on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 23, 24 and 25. The reception will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm on Friday with refreshments and music. GARLIC FESTIVAL Pete and Becky Ratzlaff are looking for vendors who grow and produce products or fresh garlic, to participate in their garlic festival and antique tractor show at Smith Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola the last weekend in Sept. For more information call Becky or Pete at 250-378-4199.

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Diamond Vale Cougar Pabil Adhikari prepares to let a shot go during grade 5 boys’ handball action on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Central School.

Morgan Hepper and her Bench Bobcats’ team emerged victorious in the grade 6 girls’ handball tournament on Thursday, Feb. 16.

Collettville Wildcat Felize Omori exults after her team scores a goal in grade 5 girls’ handball competition held at her school.

SCHOOL DISTRICT #58 ELEMENTARY HANDBALL TOURNAMENTS RESULTS GRADE 5 BOYS

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Diamond Vale’s Isaiah Bob (left) and Brody Pattison of the Central Hawks hit the floor in their battle for the ball.

Danika Sulentich (left) of the Vermilion Forks Thunderbirds and Nicola Canford Coyote Ali Webber get ready to contest a loose ball.

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Northern Exposure! By Ian Webster MERRITT HERALD sports@merrittherald.com

As this paper hits the newstands on Tuesday afternoon of this week, Merritt’s Nicki Beverley and her driving partner Max Vaysburd of Redmond, WA should be somewhere above the Arctic Circle, heading south from Tuktoyaktuk on the shores of the Beaufort Sea to the relatively warmer climes of Dawson City, YT. Beverley and Vaysburd are competing in the nine-day, 4,490 mile Alcan 5000 car rally. The competition began on Feb. 23 from Kirkland, Wash. (outside Seattle) and winds up in Anchorage, Alaska on March 2, just in time for the weary participants to kick back and enjoy the start of the famous Iditarod sled dog race.

A total of 25 teams are taking part in the 2012 Alcan 5000 winter rally, with drivers and their navigators coming from as far away as South Africa, Florida, Texas and New Hampshire. Beverley, in just her second year of rally sport competition, is one of the youngest participants in the rigorous Alcan event, and one of only eight Canadians. The Alcan 5000 rally involves very long, rigorous days of transit driving (essentially touring sections during which competitors may proceed at their own pace) interspersed with some highlychallenging TSD (time/ speed/distance) sections in which drivers and their cars must maintain very precise average speeds, and arrive at specified checkpoints exactly on

time. Any deviations in time - early or late - result in penalties. The Alcan 5000 also features several ‘ice races’ on the famous ice roads of northern B.C. and the Yukon. Beverley and Vaysburd warmed up (figuratively speaking) for the frigid Alcan event by taking part in the Thunderbird rally two weekends ago. The 60-car race began and ended in Merritt, with competitors covering almost 800 km of gazetted and forestry roads in and around the Nicola Valley in a span of just two days. Beverley and Vaysburd finished eight in their class. Meanwhile, Nicki’s father, Graeme, and local RCMP officer Dan Lachapelle, placed fifth in the novice division.

ROAD WARRIORS (Above) Nicki Beverley of Merritt and her driving partner, Max Vaysburd from Redmond, Wash., stand beside their 1999 Subaru Impreza RS rally car. (Left) The route of the 2012 Alcan 5000, which begins in Kirkland, Wash. and ends in Anchorage, Alaska, includes sections of the Trans-Canada, Yellowhead, Cassiar, Dempster, Klondike and Alaska Highways. Photo submitted

B.C.’s VERY BEST Merritt’s Randy Sheldon teamed up with three members of the Tri-City Greyhounds Track Club (from Vancouver) to set a new British Columbia record for the 4 x 200m relay in the masters men’s 40-44 age category at the Alwilda Van Ryswyk Invitational Track Meet in Kamloops on the February 18-19 weekend. (Left) Sheldon (#290) hands the relay baton off to Paul Tshinyama after running the second leg of the indoor relay event. (Right) Sheldon celebrates with teammates (from left) Sam Walker, Tshinyama and William Harrower. Ian Webster/Herald

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HOUSING COORDINATOR The successful applicant will undertake duties associated with the Upper Nicola Band Housing. Duties include: â&#x20AC;˘ LEM rent calculations. â&#x20AC;˘ Administration and management of existing housing units and governing programs. â&#x20AC;˘ Administration of existing CMHC Social Housing phases, Band-owned Housing, Capital Housing, and RRAP. â&#x20AC;˘ Administering applications for housing and renovations. â&#x20AC;˘ Performing income tests and veriĂ&#x20AC;cations. â&#x20AC;˘ Rent collections. â&#x20AC;˘ Arranging for home inspections and maintenance activities in developing annual budget plan. QualiĂ&#x20AC;cations: â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum of Grade 12. â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in housing and property management. â&#x20AC;˘ Experience working with CMHC and INAC programs. â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated ability/experience using MSWord, MSExcel and Xyntax Systems Software. â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain appropriate record keeping systems. â&#x20AC;˘ Drivers license and own transportation. Send current resume and cover letter to: Director of Operations, Box 3700 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 or in person at the UNB OfĂ&#x20AC;ce, by fax 250-350-3311 or email: unb@uppernicolaband.com. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 4:00 pm Thursday, March 8th, 2012. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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LOWER NICOLA BAND SCHOOL Job Posting POSITION: Homemaker/Home Care Aide DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Health & Social Development Manager. The Homemaker /care Aideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary role is as a homemaker and will provide general housekeeping to the applicants that have been assessed already. The primary role as a Home Care Aide is to assist the Home Care Nurse/Coordinator and assist clients implement procedures in home management and self care. Homemaker Duties: â&#x20AC;˘ General or regular house hold cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Local transportation to appointments, shopping and social functions; if family members are unavailable â&#x20AC;˘ Assist with event planning â&#x20AC;˘ Work reports must be submitted monthly and will include duties performed and the Physical well-being of your clients â&#x20AC;˘ Observation of clientele is reported weekly and monthly â&#x20AC;˘ Verbal support, provide referrals as needed (ie: Home Care) â&#x20AC;˘ Home Care Aide Duties: â&#x20AC;˘ To provide direct care to assigned clients such as toileting, dressing and feeding â&#x20AC;˘ To monitor meds as ordered; record medication and treatments â&#x20AC;˘ To observe and assess client safety needs and report any changes in clients functional and cognitive behavior to the Nurse â&#x20AC;˘ To assist with meal planning and preparation, monitor special diets and ensure that nutritional needs are being met â&#x20AC;˘ To provide rides only if absolutely necessary Skills Requirements â&#x20AC;˘ Home Care Attendant CertiďŹ cate from an accredited institution or equivalent â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlakaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;pamux language â&#x20AC;˘ Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to take vital signs, blood pressure, pulse & respiration â&#x20AC;˘ Physical ability to assist clients with all activities of daily living â&#x20AC;˘ Access to reliable vehicle â&#x20AC;˘ Experience working with First Nations communities required. Health related training or experience, an asset. â&#x20AC;˘ Must be willing to submit to a criminal record search â&#x20AC;˘ Good communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent like skills â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of Lower Nicola Indian Band Resources â&#x20AC;˘ Good interpersonal skills, team player, able to work Independently â&#x20AC;˘ Able to prioritize and organize tasks The Lower Nicola Indian Band encourages males to apply for the Homemaker/Home care Aide. Salary: To be Negotiated Deadline: March 2, 2012 Start Date: ASAP Applicants must be willing to do a Criminal Record Search Applicants are required to submit a resume with cover letter and 3 references to: Health & Social Development Manager Lower Nicola Indian Band 181 Nawishaskin Lane Fax: 250 378-6188 Merritt, BC V1K 0A7 E-mail: reception@lnib.net

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Employment

Services

Real Estate

Rentals

Help Wanted

Financial Services

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

HHDI RECRUITING

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.

KENGARD MANOR

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Spacious 1 & 2

is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilﬁeld services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

Drivers

HD MECHANICS

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

Business/Ofﬁce Service

Income Opportunity EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings for men & women. Easy computer work, others positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com HOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

Services

Health Products HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.

Financial Services DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll-free 1-877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com 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. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

2 bdrm renovated apartment $700/mon. including heat, 2775 Clapperton Ave. 250315-8670. Entire building to be fully reno’ed inside and out. One bdrm for one adult, n/s, n/p, heat & cable incl. avail Mar. 1st. Ref’s 378-2954

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Each toe has three bones except the big toe, which only has two. 25% of the bones in your body are in your feet. That’s 26 bones! Or in some rare cases, 28! Your feet excrete as much as half a pint of moisture every day The largest feet in the world belong to a man sporting size 28½ The average person walks about 10,000 steps a day. Over a lifetime that’s 4 times around the world Standing is more tiring than walking because of the strain placed on the same few muscles

Please consider being an independent news carrier for the MERRITT HERALD. You will earn extra dollars using your feet once a week to deliver an award winning community newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood. Call us for more information on how you can become a news carrier in your neighbourhood.

Mobile Homes & Pads Available April 1st - 2 bedroom mobile. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, laminate ﬂooring, large sundeck, fully fenced yard. $950/month ($800 rent, $150 utilities) 250-378-0887

250-378-4241

Homes for Rent 10 acres with spacious 2bd. newer home in Sunshine Valley, great views, a/c, ﬁreplace, large deck, all appls. incl. adults only, excellent refs req’d. $1200 p/m. Call 604392-3585

Mobile Homes & Parks

PARTS Person position. Seeking a hard working, energetic individual for our Kamloops store. Successful applicant shall have: Basic agricultural mechanical knowledge, Excellent computer skills, & be a Self-Starter with good communicative & interpersonal skill. Interested candidates send resume to: Noble Tractor & Equip, 4193 Noble Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4, fax 250546-3165, email: nobletractor@telus.net

Required Immediately! Journeyman RV Technician for Kamloops largest RV Dealership. Jubilee RV Centre offers excellent wage compensation, medical & dental benefits, ongoing industry training and year round employment. Come join our team in sunny and warm Kamloops, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities! Please forward your resume to service@jubileerv.com Attention Steve Joyce - Service Manager WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset Journeyman Pressman. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com. WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

Ph: 250-378-5614

DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability beneﬁts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

Retail

Trades, Technical

Here are some interesting facts about feet:

Ask about move-in incentives For appointment call

CRIMINAL RECORD?

Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759

Using your feet to help deliver the news is a great form of exercise and a healthy way to stay in shape. It also relieves stress and lowers your blood pressure.

F/S, heat and hot water included.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiﬁcation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540. Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

At the MERRITT HERALD we employ feet to get our newspaper to your doorstep.

bedroom apartments.

Legal Services

3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.

What are your feet doing?

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New 2011 Quit. Before your time runs out.

14 wides from $49,900 Doublewides from $99,900

Suites, Lower Newly reno’d bright very clean spacious bachelor suite. Private entrance in owner occupied home. Close to all amenities. Fully furnished and equipped. Rent incl. all util. except phone. Avail. March 1. No pets, alcohol, drugs, smoking, or parties. Suitable for single or retired person - long term tenant preferred. Damage deposit and ref. required. Phone 250-315-0179 to view.

Want to Rent COUNTRY FAMILY with one horse looking for 2-3 bed. home. Prefer wood heat, acreage, long term, caretaking position optional. Lindsdale, Merritt, Nicola Valley areas. 250-644-1620.

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Transportation

1-866-573-1288

Auto Financing

inquires@eaglehomes.ca Need A Vehicle! UapplyUdrive.ca

Merchandise for Sale

Medical Supplies CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991

Misc. for Sale SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

STEEL BUILDINGS for all uses! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands Now! Call for Free Brochure - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170. STEEL OF a deal - building sale! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

“We’re having a baby!” Keep your baby safe in the car.

Call or Email for details

HAY FOR SALE: NO RAIN, ROUND BALES AVERAGE 1000 TO 600 LBS $50.00 & $40.00 CALL: (250) 378-5565 or Cell:(250) 315-5150

MERRITT HERALD

Guaranteed

Auto

Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.

FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE modular homes, manufactured homes, and park models. New homes starting as low as $37,209, 16 wides $49,183, and double wides $70,829. www.hbmodular.com or 877976-3737 The Home Boys.

Learn how to choose the right child car seat. Call 1-877-247-5551 or visit ChildSeatInfo.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

NICOLA APARTMENTS

MOVE IN BONUS! Under new t. managemen • Bus stop • 1 bedroom starting @ $500/month • 2 bedrooms starting @ $600/month

250-378-9880

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402 www.PreApproval.cc

YOU’RE APPROVED Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743

Scrap Car Removal SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Scrap Vehicles, Equip. & steel wntd. Have HIAB truck. In/out of town. I pay $$$$ 315-4893

Drive to Save Lives

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2011 DODGE DURANGO

2008 NISSAN ARMADA

$269 BI-WEEKLY

+ +

+ 31680 Z673

2007 GMC YUKON DENALI

$299

Z594

Z592

BI-WEEKLY

$299 BI-WEEKLY

2009 PONTIAC VIBE AWD

2008 GMC HD 2500 Only 74,000 kms / 1 owner

+ +

$355 BI-WEEKLY

65 UNITS

$145 Z645

BI-WEEKLY

To Be Sold

2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 65,889 kms

+ +

+ + +

$179 BI-WEEKLY

2006 CHEVY AVEO

2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

GT16381

SALE ENDS FEBRUARY 29th

+ + +

$122 BI-WEEKLY

Z1m43941A

2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER

$69 BI-WEEKLY

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA

+ +

$139 BI-WEEKLY

CR52971A

$149 BI-WEEKLY

GT32301B

2007 MAZDA B-SERIES PICKUP

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

+ + +

+ +

CT53751A

On-the-spot Financing

509955T2A

$129 BI-WEEKLY

CT55111A

DL# 30482

$289 BI-WEEKLY + 84 mos. + + 72 mos. + + + 60 mos.

Out of town customers:

1-888-378-9255

2008 FORD RANGER

+ + Z668

$129 BI-WEEKLY

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