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SPRING IS IN THE AIR Workers put the finishing touches on the City of Merritt’s downtown beautification project by adding shrubs and rocks to the new curbside flower beds. The project also included the addition of lampposts benches and decorative concrete sidewalks. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

Middle school closure likely outcome of vote By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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A Coquihalla Middle School closure is the likely outcome on April 18 when school board trustees vote to come to terms with decreasing B.C. Liberal funding, says the school board chairman. Staff and trustees with the Nicola-Similkameen School District 58 hosted the third of four meetings with the public and told the crowd of about 100 people that closing CMS appears to make the most sense. “Trustees felt we’d be as upfront with you as possible,” said Gordon

Comeau, chair of SD 58. “We wanted to maintain the benefits of elementary while maintaining the middle school [team philosophy to learning]. “To achieve this, we considered the closure of CMS as the best option.” The decision would mean elementary schools change from kindergarten to Grade 6 to kindergarten to Grade 7. Merritt Secondary School would alter from Grades 9 to 12 to Grades 8 to 12. He said the majority of people who relayed their concerns to trustees were in favour of closing CMS instead of closing both

Bench Elementary and Collettville Elementary. But many stakeholders were concerned the middle school “team atmosphere” would be lost. “The middle school philosophy is important to a lot of people,” Comeau said. “Others supported the idea to have fewer transitions.” Some of the issues about the ease of transition need to be sorted out. One student was concerned about how she will transition from middle school French immersion to high school, without attending CMS in Grade 8. However, MSS principle Bill Lawrence said the South Central Interior Distance Education School

(SCIDES) is the best option for her and similar students. Few questions came from the public at the meeting, and many spoke favourably about the tentative decision. A CMS teacher said she wants to know when teachers will know where they will end up. SD 58 Superintendent Bob Peacock said his staff will come to talk to teachers and clerical workers. “We don’t know right now where they are going to end up,” he said. “We will have a meeting to hear what their preferences will be.” He said every teacher will still have a job in September.

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Officials with SD 58 said they will continue to review any public input prior to making a final decision. A decrease to the expected number of students means less ministry funds. Funding protection is expected to drop by 1.5 per cent to 98.5 per cent. SD 58 faces a further challenge from the ministry’s decision to only cover costs to the equivalent of each course, rather than each student. The CMS closure would save nearly $420,000 per year, while the option to close Bench and Collettville would save $480,000 per year. Another public meeting is scheduled for April 10 at MSS. AC

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Rock thrown through Merritt Library window Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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A vandal threw a rock at a Merritt Library window Thursday, in an attempt to break in just after midnight. The vandal was cut, leaving blood on the broken glass still lodged in the lining. “If they wanted a book, they could have come in the day and we’d give them a book,” said Deborha Merrick, branch manager. “There’s no money in libraries. We may get $1.50 in fines per day.” The rock hit the front desk that was about 25 feet away from the window. It then rolled a further 30 feet before coming to a stop. Merritt RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore said police are waiting for the results of a blood report that was sent to Vancouver. “The DNA database isn’t that big,” she said, noting only samples from convicts of serious crimes are available. “It

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will probably be a while before we get the results back.” She said Purity Feeds on Voght Street was smashed on March 15. A person entered the premises but didn’t take anything. A window at Davis Leather was smashed on March 12. “We don’t usually get a lot of this kind of activity,” Dunsmore said. “You get the odd one like that when people get kicked out of a bar and get [mad] and break a window with a fist.” Library staff spent the day cleaning glass from books and furniture. Steam cleaners

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Merritt Library Manager Deborha Merrick spent most of Thursday with her staff cleaning glass that was scattered throughout the building. The library was closed Thursday after a vandal smashed a rock through a window. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

were also called in. “We had to make sure we closed our doors because this happened right in the kids area,” Merrick said. “We had to go through each book

and flip open the pages to make sure there was no glass.” Fragments were even found lodged in the ground approximately 50 feet away.

The library opened the next day. Another rock was thrown through the library glass at about the same time one year ago. When the library

originally opened, rocks were removed from the area because they were being thrown through windows once every three months, Merrick said.

Lower Nicola receives grant for a major facelift Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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Smith Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola is set to get a much-need facelift after an announcement to pour $320,000 into energy-efficient and recreational improvements. The area is designed to include a new soccer field, a playground and a refurbished tennis court. “This is a recreational facility that has an aging infrastructure and this is an opportunity for us to move forward for the next generation and for the years to come,” said TNRD Chair Randy Murray, who is also Electoral Area ‘M’ Director. “It will, for generations to come, be a pretty beautiful place for kids to come and play and for folks to enjoy.” Upgrades also include a 430-metre perimeter walking track, a retaining wall, new lighting and an underground sprinkler system. Community recreation funding from the B.C. government contributed $214,000.

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The rest came from the Thompson Nicola Regional District and from donations. The Lower Nicola Community Association worked to come up with 20 per cent of the funding. The B.C. government then produced 80 per cent for the costs. Construction is slated to begin at the end of April, with a fence and security the first to be built on the 1.5 hectares. At a public meeting Thursday, several Lower Nicola residents said they would like some of the funds to go into a horse arena. Plans are slated to include a post-and-rail fence around the arena. “This is horse country and one day kids will say ‘Mom, I don’t want to go to the park anymore,’” said Lorraine Murray. “I see them wanting to get on a pony and start using this park here.” She said she’d like to see the horse arena expanded so riders can gain speed. The building at the park has deteriorated since being built in 1986. According to Karen Knapp, Lower Nicola

Community Association president, locals have worked hard to generate the amount of funding received. “In the last three years, the community has really come together,” she said, noting also the recent renovations to the Community Hall. “The Hall wouldn’t be in the shape it is in now and we wouldn’t be doing this if the community didn’t come back out and it’s making a really big difference in Lower Nicola.” Of the 46,000 square kilometres in the TNRD, only four communities received funding and Lower Nicola was the lone rural area to be funded. The TNRD estimated nearly 10,000 people from Lower Nicola, Canford, Sunshine Valley and Merritt will use the park. The money came from the provincial government’s $30-million Community Recreation Program. Smith Pioneer Park is one of the only recreational facilities in Lower Nicola.

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HERALD OPINION Payroll control and the BCTF Both NDP leader Adrian Dix and his education critic Robin Austin have recently tried to sell the media a fictitious story about the party’s successful history of negotiations with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. With the ritual combat between the BCTF and the B.C. government flaring once again in early March, Dix bragged to reporters that the last time he was involved in teacher talks, it resulted in a 0-0-2 wage settlement. That was in 1998, when Dix was working for then-premier Glen Clark. The real 1998 story is useful, because then as now, the B.C. government was in a financial squeeze and looking at a huge set of negotiations with government unions in health and other sectors as well as education. Glen Clark, an ex-industrial union organizer, was known for pushing negotiators aside and taking control of hot files. The premier’s office took the lead in teacher talks, trying to set a strong precedent for low wage settlements similar to today’s “net zero” mandate. The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, representing the school districts, was marginalized and treated with the same disdain that the BCTF still reserves for them. And the result was an agreement where the union bartered higher wages for hundreds more positions and other benefit gains. This was one of the key mistakes that led to today’s showdown over class size and composition. Once trustees got a look at the premier’s 1998 deal, they refused to sign. For the first and only time, the government had to legislate the settlement on school boards. The BCTF membership endorsed the 1998 deal by a large margin, and it did indeed set the tone for other union settlements in the late 1990s. Press reports at the time put the total cost of this supposed wage freeze at an 11-per-cent increase in the provincial payroll.

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Beautification project a wise use of funds

PHILLIP WOOLGAR Merritt HERALD The financial investment the City of Merritt put into new benches, plants and garbage cans being assembled throughout downtown is a wise decision. Already, the area looks revitalized and it

is amazing what a little bit of greenery can do to improve the appearance of a community — and this could potentially lead to more businesses and workers moving to Merritt. This town has so much to offer, and I was semi-surprised to discover Merritt only gained 115 residents between 2006 and 2011, according to Statistics Canada. Besides the traditional compliments about Merritt’s location, sunny skies and mild winters, the community also offers more

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affordable housing than other major B.C. cities such as Kelowna and Vancouver. I suspect, however, when faced with the decision to move to Merritt or Kamloops, many are choosing the latter and that community garnered a 6.6 per cent growth from 2006 to 2011. But if Merritt keeps beautifying by increasing the city’s curb appeal, I anticipate a population increase by a significant amount in the next census. The city will also need to attract more

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businesses and keep the current companies happy so that they stay in the Nicola Valley. Improving the look of downtown is one way to do this. However, the number of students graduating from Merritt Secondary School and then attending post secondary classes elsewhere is another drain on the number of people living in the community — and who can blame these young people from wanting to leave? Those with aspirations are usually required to gain

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a degree, and often a master’s or doctorate, due to the amount of competition compared to the number of jobs in Canada. Without jobs pulling people back into Merritt, there is no reason for these students to return — unless, apparently, they work in the media, such as is the case with local newspapers, radio and television. This field often requires young journalists to gain experience in small markets before returning to cities. And

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YOUR OPINION Bill 22 reasserts Overhaul needed for child protection payroll control Dear Editor:

From Page 4 Before I get into the court battles that followed after the NDP government was dumped, there is a business principle here. One of the first things I had to learn as a private sector manager is that if you don’t control your budget, you aren’t really a manager. And no one who lets authority over staffing levels slip away can possibly control their budget. Control over staffing levels is what the NDP let slip to the BCTF in 1998. And it is what the B.C. Liberals took back in 2002, with legislation that removed class size and composition from bargaining. In the constantly repeated BCTF rhetoric, this was the “illegal stripping” of union contract terms that was struck down in April, 2011, by the B.C. Supreme Court. A closer reading of Justice Susan Griffin’s decision shows that she gave Education Minister George Abbott an out. If the province replaces staffing level bargaining with “an equivalent process of good-faith consultations or negotiation, then the legislation might not be an interference with freedom of association….” Bill 22 was written with this decision in mind, reasserting the government’s control over the payroll with a $165 million fund for special needs and a mediator to demonstrate those “good faith consultations.” University of Victoria business professor Ken Thornicroft noted last week that ceding control over class size to the union amounts to delegating authority over spending to someone who is not elected. The legality of that will no doubt be examined in the BCTF’s next courtroom assault on the provincial treasury. It’s an important comparison for voters. Which party is better able to represent the public interest in hardball negotiations with 300,000 unionized employees? Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Child safety is not as important as parental rights? The recent scathing report from the B.C. Representative for Children and Youth revealed the vicious circle faced by a desperate mother trying to protect her children from their abusive father. The RCMP, the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and the court system all failed to prevent the father’s abuse, and it took the death of the three Schoenborn children of Merritt to finally get the government’s attention to their plight. Unfortunately, this same vicious circle continues to cause other families great anxiety, and emotional and financial devastation as parents who are trying to protect their children from abuse are forced to hand them over their abusers. The MCFD, the court system and the RCMP are very quick to assume that

protective mothers are vindictive, and therefore lying, and that the children’s statements are planted. If further allegations of abuse are reported, the MCFD is motivated to justify their original opinion. The victims are re-victimized by the system. As the protective parent desperately turns to lawyers, counsellors, psychologists and supervisors, the financial toll mounts and the vicious circle grinds the family down. It is important for the public to understand that there are many types of abuse, and most do not leave blood or bruises as physical evidence. Abusive parents profess their love for their children. Their children usually love them as well, and often are manipulated to secrecy by bribes, threats, etc. Child abusers will not admit their crimes, as they want their friends, neighbours and families to believe they are normal parents. And of course they

don’t want to go to jail. Child abusers are often respected members of society, popular and friendly. Please believe a child if they confide in you. Then prepare yourself to be launched into the vicious circle, because protecting innocent children should be of primary importance, and is not for the faint of heart. If you or your family have been victimized by this vicious circle, please write to the the B.C. Representative for Children and Youth head office, Suite 201, 546 Yates St., Victoria, BC V8W 1K8, Attention: Mary Ellen TurpelLafond. Their website is rcybc.ca. The government agencies that are tasked with protecting our children need to be seriously revamped and held accountable. Ann Gregoire Summerland

Beautiful city will attract businesses, workers From Page 4 in an age where many jobs in the print journalism business are being eliminated, some newsies with several years of experience are in small markets for a longer time

period than what was originally needed in this truly character-building process. But for most postsecondary graduates, not many have an opportunity here to gain experience in the smaller

market, but instead find opportunities in major cities. In the short of it, a more beautiful town attracts businesses and workers, which leads to a population boom that could put pressure on the

B.C. government to add a post-secondary school here that offers students the types of degrees they need. This in turn keeps young people in the community, building families and developing Merritt’s vibrancy and population.

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Avoid being distracted by hurtful, judgmental people Have you ever met a Christian you just wanted to slap? One of those smile-onSunday, goody-two-shoes sorts who leads another life that certainly is not Christian the rest of the week? The kind who shakes their head at you whenever you mess up? The Bible has a term for these folks – hypocrites; and the most commonly known group of offenders was a group called the Pharisees. The Bible tells us they walked around in fancy clothes, they sat in the best seats in the synagogue or at banquets, they make long prayers for all to hear and when they tithed

their money, they made sure everyone saw how giving they were. The Bible also tells us that they were a devious group, cheating widows and stealing their homes; and they gave ample time to looking down their noses at people and telling them how short they were falling when it came to following the rules. Is it true that no one can measure up to completely fulfill God’s law? Yes; but consider this. The Pharisees (who were sinful people) treated sinners with scorn, while Jesus (who was without sin) offered love and forgiveness. The Pharisees shunned sinners

while Jesus was known as a ‘friend of sinners’. And look at how Jesus talks to these self-righteous individuals: “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean.” That’s how it works – while we spend so much time on our veneer hoping people will only think the best of us, God sees into our hearts. He knows our evil intents, our hidden rebelliousness and our secret sin. I say ‘we’ and

‘our’ because we all do it. To be honest, we all have that Pharisaical, hypocritical streak in us – so what do we do? Well here’s what you shouldn’t do. Don’t get too distracted by those rotten, judgmental, hurtful, everyday people. Keep your eyes on Jesus. And when you feel overwhelmed and jaded by the evil you know lives inside of you, remember that Jesus offers us His undeserved mercy, His unbelievable love and His unending forgiveness. Will you accept it? Daniel Rogers, Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church

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Merritt dancing troupe shines in Kamloops Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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Linda’s Dance Studio troupe won eight awards at the 79th Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts at the Sagebrush Theatre on March 14 and 15. The girls performed 11 dance routines. “Through festival competition, we celebrate knowing how we are keeping pace with our achievement,” said Linda Sanford, dance instructor. “It is important not to be afraid to learn more from others.” Ballet Adjudicator Sally Ogden, who is from the Royal Academy of Dance in Alberta, said in her written report to dancers, “Love gesture to foot. Good changes of facial expression. Lovely moments of drama.” She also had a few pointers for dancers, “Stretch your feet hard. Push up stronger from the ground to get up higher in the air. Fully stretch knee on strong développé kicks.” The Merritt dancers competed against participants from Kelowna, Kamloops, Penticton, Vernon and various other municipalities throughout B.C. A few of the girls were excited to share their achievements.

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Indexes Sydney Willson finished in first for the character portion in the Under 10 category of the 79th Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts at the Sagebrush Theatre on March 14 and 15. Submitted.

First Place: Gold Seal diploma winners included Avery Warren, for her demi-character in the eight and under category, Danica Guichon for her character in the eight years and under category and Sydney Willson for her character in the 10 years and under category. Second Place: Certificates went to Danica Guichon for her classical in the eight years and

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Eco-Odyssey is hosting ‘Sharkwater,’ a movie about ocean awareness, at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) tomorrow (Wednesday) from 7 to 9 p.m. “We are working to create awareness for our marine environment through education and exploration,” said MJ Arsenault from EcoOdyssey. “I would love to reach out to our local community and share a visually stunning and

‘Sharks are the top predators in our oceans and necessary to balance... marine ecosystems.’ —ECO-ODYSSEY MJ ARSENAULT

educational film.” ‘Sharkwater’ was released in 2008 and was key to exploring issues related to shark populations. “Sharks are the top predators in our oceans and are necessary to balance our planet’s fragile marine ecosystems,” she said. “Today, up to 100 million sharks are being stripped from

our oceans every year to meet the demand for their fins, in order to make the Chinese delicacy, ‘shark fin soup.’” The movie describes how environmentalist Rob Stewart discovered the devastation suffered by sharks during the finning process. He also helped uncover how killing mass amounts of sharks endangers the

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March 27 - April 9, 2012

10 ACRES KANE VALLEY 441 Kane Valley Road Private acreage with 3 bedrms, 3 baths, fully fin. bsmt, Mill Creek kitchen, HW floors in living rm, and view from front deck. Has heated shop with 13 ft ceilings. Property backs onto Crown Land. Great area for snowmobiling, ATV’s, skiing, horseback riding & more.

#1593 4

PARADISE

W N NEEW

BRING YOUR HORSES

PRIVATE LOG HOME

44 acres with 2530 sq.ft. rancher with insulated concrete form construction, large spacious rooms & vaulted ceiling. Kitchen has island & S/S appliances, 3 bedrms 2.5 baths. Barn, kennels & shop.

Over 3000 sq.ft. log home in private setting on 9.91 acres with valley views. 3 levels, newer S/S appliances, soaring ceilings & rock F/P in great room. Fully fin. bsmt with wine room, sauna & rec.rm.

#1599

#1600 4

ON THE BENCH

$699,900

Wuced NE Red

W N NEEW

4.3 acres just 35 mins. from Highland Valley Mine & 25 mins to Merrit. 4 bedrms, 2.5 bath, 1800 sq.ft. rancher with recent upgrades. Has barn, shop with concrete floors & other small outbldgs.

#1604

#1605

Triplex in good area, close to park. Has 3 – 2 bedroom units with some interior renovations done in past year. Huge storage unit in back. Great for retired couple to live in one and rent other two.

#1606

#1458

$199,900

$499,900

ced u d Re

Large family home with 3 bedrms up, formal dining, countr y kitchen w/adjoining family rm, bay window in living rm with newer laminate flooring. Huge rec.rm, an office and 4th bedrm on main plus 850 sq.ft. unfin. bsmt.

4 bedrm home with view. New HW & tile flooring on main with new paint throughout. Includes appliances, B/I vac, skylights, some new light fixtures, A/C, RV parking & double garage. Nicely landscaped.

#1636

#1557

$299,900

COLDWATER HILLS APPROX. 10 ACRE LOTS

$339,000

DESIREABLE AREA

NEW

50 acre farm with 2100 sq.ft. rancher, 5 bedrooms, newer furnace and views. Approx. 15 acres in hay. Large shop/ storage area with high ceilings, horse bar & hay storage.

#1635

$649,900

QUIET CUL DE SAC

NEW

Great level entry 4 bedrm rancher with a walkout bsmt. Oak kitchen, huge sundeck, new laminate floors in the basement. Spectacular views of the valley. Fenced backyard, 1 car garage.

$299,000

$760,000

Custom built post & beam home with stunning views. Polished concrete floors with some in-laid etchings & in-floor radiant heat. 5 bedrms, 3 bath, maple cabinets in kitchen. Drilled well produced ample water.

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NEW

17.2 fenced acres in Sunshine Valley. 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with open design with eating bar in kitchen. Includes 3000 sq.ft. horse stable with 8 stalls, heated water bowls & rubber mats.

#1603

PERFECT LOCATION

STUNNING VIEWS

NEW

$899,000

$689,000

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Prices Starting at $189,000 Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcel with gorgeous views of the Coldwater River, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line & many lots have pre-approved building & septic sites. Some lots have wells, but all have a gov’t required hydrology study to assure Buyers of ample domestic water. #1442.

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NEW 17.2 fenced acres in Sunshine Valley. 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with open design with eating bar in kitchen. Includes 3000 sq.ft. horse stable with 8 stalls, heated water bowls & rubber mats. #1603 $760,000

$499,900

#1604

SPACIOUS RANCHER

ON THE BENCH

DESIRABLE AREA

$649,900

Private 10 acres in Kane Valley with heated shop. Backs onto crown land. 3 bedrm home with fully fin. bsmt, 3 baths, HW floors, Mill Creek kitchen, view off front deck. Just 2 hrs from Vancouver. #1593 $689,000

DESIREABLE AREA

Great level entry 4 bedrm rancher with a walkout bsmt. Oak kitchen, huge sundeck, new laminate floors in the basement. Spectacular views of the valley. Fenced backyard, 1 car garage.

Well planned 3 bedrm, 3 bath rancher with 5 pce ensuite. Large living rm, kitchen has eating area + dining room. Huge covered deck, single garage with lots of storage. Comes with appliances.

#1594

#1606

#1558

$299,000

QUIET STREET

APARTMENT

NICE FAMILY AREA

$269,000

Features include Jacobi HW floors, slate, tile & carpet throughout. Gourmet kitchen with Maple cabinets, large living rm, den & family rm with doors leading to deck & great views. A must see! #1525 $559,900

Spectacular Bench home with open design, sunken living rm, oak kitchen, vaulted ceilings, ceramic tile, HW floors. Has 2 bedrm inlaw suite in walkout bsmt. Double garage. #1585 $435,000

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 $204,900

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

LOCATION, LOCATION

UNBELIEVABLE GARAGE

LOCATION LOCATION

DOWNTOWN

LARGE DETACHED SHOP

QUIET CUL DE SAC

IN MILLER ESTATES

PARADISE

NEW

NEW 44 acres with 2530 sq.ft. rancher with insulated concrete form construction, large spacious rooms & vaulted ceiling. Kitchen has island & S/S appliances, 3 bedrms 2.5 baths. Barn, kennels & shop.

#1599

$899,000

Custom built 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with full basement on 9.93 acres, with captivating views of Sunshine Valley. Nestled in pines with privacy. Detached garage and 50x50 dog kennel.

#1596

$495,000

#1636

$299,900

LARGE BENCH HOME

PIECE OF PARADISE

SPACIOUS HOME

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

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.

Immaculate 4 bedrm half duplex with private yard. Open design, newer laminate floors, tile floors & new paint. Countr y style open kitchen. U/G sprinklers, sundeck in backyard. Comes with 5 appliances.

#1586

#1551

AT SANDPIPER

$199,900

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

IN MCCALLUM GARDENS

$249,000

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

GORGEOUS HOME

ON 2.35 ACRES

ced u d Re

$379,900

$525,000

#1493

$225,000

ON QUIET STREET

IN LOWER NICOLA

GREAT AREA

Beautiful park setting, quiet, end of cul de sac. Unique home has vaulted tongue & groove beamed ceilings, open floor plan, deluxe bath, open loft overlooking main floor. 16x20 wired & heated shop. #1499 $275,000

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 bedrm home with fully finished bsmt, close to schools. New vinyl windows. Furnace has been upgraded. Huge fenced backyard, single garage & garden area. Comes with appliances.

PRIVATE BACKYARD

5 VIEW ACRES

ON THE BENCH

CLOSE TO GOLF COURSE

4 bedrm rancher with great views, private backyard with patio. Oak countr y kitchen, formal dining, huge living rm with vaulted ceilings. Enusite with jetted tub. Inlaw suite. Central A/C.

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 $434,900

Well maintained 4 bedrm family home in great location across the school. Has had many upgrades including kitchen countertops, newly stained cabinets, laminate flooring carpet, paint & updated bath & back fenced.

Quality finished 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath home with some HW floors, Italian tile floors, skylights custom mouldings. Chef’s kitchen with all appl. & pantr y. Central A/C, BI vac & water softener. #1569 $376,000

D SOL

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.

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.

#1557

#1482

#1457

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D SOL

Cute & cozy 2 bedrm rancher with some newer flooring, kitchen counters & all appliances included. Large 0.37 acre lot, fully landscaped with U/G irrigation & 2 large shed. Room for shop.

#1518

315-3548

4.3 acres just 35 mins. from Highland Valley Mine. 4 bedrm, 2.5 bath 1800 sq.ft. rancher with recent upgrades. Has nice sized barn, great shop with concrete floors & other outbldgs. #1605 $339,000

VIEW OF RIVER

D SOL 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

Personal Real Estate Corporation

NEW

Has private backyard with natural stream & fish pond. 3 bedrms up, countr y kitchen with formal dining, wood airtight in bsmt and new laminate floors. Has cold room & storage.

$345,000

Personal Real Estate Corporation

HOBBY FARM

NEW

EXECUTIVE HOME

LARGE HOME

RECREATIONAL AREA

NEW

50 acre farm with 2100 sq.ft. rancher, 5 bedrooms, newer furnace and views. Approx. 15 acres in hay. Large shop/ storage area with high ceilings, horse bar & hay storage.

#1635

STUNNING VIEWS

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$389,000

$359,900

5 BEAUTIFUL ACRES

PANORAMIC VIEWS

$259,900

Cozy 3 bedrm bungalow within walking distance to all amenities in downtown core. Comfy living room with gas F/P. Spacious kitchen with lots of cupboards. Bsmt needs some work. Covered deck. Detached garage. #1556 $169,000

4 bedrm home with fully finished bsmt with big family room. Newer furnace. 30x18 detached garage/workshop plus a carport. RV parking. Private yard. Close to schools & shopping. #1577 $229,950

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.

NEW RANCHER

DUPLEX

IN KANE VALLEY

HALF ACRE LOT

#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

4 bedrm, 2.5 bath executive home with fenced backyard, perennial beds, fruit trees & pond. Living rm has garden doors opening to gorgeous new deck. Master bedrm has conser vator y.

#1574

BENCH VIEW HOME

$399,000

#1588

$259,900

d uce d e R

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

VIEW ACREAGE

QUIET CUL DE SAC

Lovely, well maintained, 2 bedrm, 2 bath home on approx. ½ acre lot in Lower Nicola. Upgrades include new flooring in living rm & bedrms, new heat pump, furnace, paint. Heated shop.

#1590

$299,900

Beautiful new rancher in central location with 3 bedrms, walk-in closet & 4 pce ensuite. Open floor plan. Kitchen has maple cabinets, eating bar, pantr y, new appliances, B/I vac. Double garage.

#1578

GREAT STARTER HOME

$295,000

Side by side duplex with long term tenants. 2 bedrms per side. Total rental income of $1475 per month. Has had some reno’s in past 3 yrs of flooring, windows, doors, siding & soffits. #1517 $219,950

Beautiful log home on 10 acres with large coAvered deck to watch the wildlife. Open concept on main floor, roomy master bedrm, great kitchen area, walkout bsmt w/inlaw suite. New barn. Great rec. area.

#1587

OPPORTUNITY

HALF DUPLEX

$649,000

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.

#1489

$259,000

Ver y clean home with 3 bedrooms up, 2 bathrooms, new tile and newer flooring in living room. Countertops have been replace. Close to schools. Has a covered carport in back and lane access. Fenced yard.

#1415

$133,900

Great location, close to schools. Completely renovated 3 bedrm, 2 bath half duplex with new flooring, exterior doors, bathrms, kitchen countertops, fence & more. Has fenced yard & shed.

#1308

$162,000

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

#1571

AFFORDABLE

NICE CORNER LOT

ced u d Re

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. #1601 $499,900

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 $345,000

$325,000

#1568

$284,000

PRIVATE ACREAGE

INCLUDES 2 LOTS

INVESTORS

LOOKS LIKE NEW

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 $115,000

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

Ver y nice 2 bedroom mobile with new HW tank, only 5 yr old furnace, open floor plan, kitchen with island & includes appliances & storage shed.

#1505

#1598

ced u d Re

Immaculate bungalow with block of downtown & shopping. Oak kitchen with formal dining rm & attractive archways to office & living rm. Cozy sitting rm with gas F/P. Fenced corner lot nicely landscaped.

2 bedroom mobile with addition in Riverside MH Park with view of the river. Has new electrical upgrade, plumbing, new HW tank, laminate flooring in foyer, living room and kitchen. Newer woodstove. Needs some TLC.

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..

#1490

#1595

#1555

$239,000

$7,500

$489,000

$129,900

$79,500

QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD

INVESTMENT

PRIVATE BACKYARD

NEW RANCHER

QUALITY RENOVATIONS

RETIREES

HUGE PRIVATE LOT

FIRST TIME BUYERS

NICELY LANDSCAPED

ON LARGE LOT

AFFORDABLY PRICED

Well kept 4 bedrm home with 2 bedrm legal suite with private entrance. Close to schools. Immaculate lawn with U/G sprinkler. Jetted tub in 4 pce ensuite. Double garage. Nice deck in backyard.

2 bedroom rancher on downtown lot with lane access. Good area of other cute and cozy homes. Needs some TLC. Walking distance to shopping and all amenities. As is where is. #1526 $89,000

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.

Close to amenities in downtown core. This 2 bedrm home is wheelchair accessible, bright & cheer y. 2 pce ensuite. All appliances included. Detached 12x20 shop, covered deck, RV parking.

Custom built 3 level home in private setting on 21,044 sq.ft. lot. Gourmet kitchen, grante counters, oak cabinets, porcelain & HW floors. Has sauna, theatre room, 5 bedrms & 4 baths.

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

#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 $259,900

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

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

#1591

$349,900

$249,000

$334,900

#1576

$169,900

#1559

$439,900

#1581

$119,900

#1563

$135,000

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Lana McPharlane 315-3748

Trista Robinson 378-7767

#102 - 2840 Voght St., Merritt, BC www.movingrealestate.ca

EXCLUSIVE LISTING

NEW

$499,900

#1604

SPACIOUS RANCHER

ON THE BENCH

DESIRABLE AREA

$649,900

DESIREABLE AREA

Great level entry 4 bedrm rancher with a walkout bsmt. Oak kitchen, huge sundeck, new laminate floors in the basement. Spectacular views of the valley. Fenced backyard, 1 car garage.

Well planned 3 bedrm, 3 bath rancher with 5 pce ensuite. Large living rm, kitchen has eating area + dining room. Huge covered deck, single garage with lots of storage. Comes with appliances.

#1594

#1606

#1558

$299,000

QUIET STREET

APARTMENT

NICE FAMILY AREA

$269,000

Spectacular Bench home with open design, sunken living rm, oak kitchen, vaulted ceilings, ceramic tile, HW floors. Has 2 bedrm inlaw suite in walkout bsmt. Double garage. #1585 $435,000

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 $204,900

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

LOCATION, LOCATION

UNBELIEVABLE GARAGE

LOCATION LOCATION

DOWNTOWN

LARGE DETACHED SHOP

QUIET CUL DE SAC

IN MILLER ESTATES

PARADISE

NEW

NEW 44 acres with 2530 sq.ft. rancher with insulated concrete form construction, large spacious rooms & vaulted ceiling. Kitchen has island & S/S appliances, 3 bedrms 2.5 baths. Barn, kennels & shop.

#1599

$899,000

Custom built 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with full basement on 9.93 acres, with captivating views of Sunshine Valley. Nestled in pines with privacy. Detached garage and 50x50 dog kennel.

#1596

$495,000

#1636

$299,900

LARGE BENCH HOME

PIECE OF PARADISE

SPACIOUS HOME

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

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.

#1586

#1551

AT SANDPIPER

$199,900

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

IN MCCALLUM GARDENS

$249,000

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

GORGEOUS HOME

ON 2.35 ACRES

ced u d Re

$379,900

$525,000

#1493

$225,000

ON QUIET STREET

IN LOWER NICOLA

GREAT AREA

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 bedrm home with fully finished bsmt, close to schools. New vinyl windows. Furnace has been upgraded. Huge fenced backyard, single garage & garden area. Comes with appliances.

PRIVATE BACKYARD

5 VIEW ACRES

ON THE BENCH

CLOSE TO GOLF COURSE

4 bedrm rancher with great views, private backyard with patio. Oak countr y kitchen, formal dining, huge living rm with vaulted ceilings. Enusite with jetted tub. Inlaw suite. Central A/C.

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 $434,900

D SOL

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.

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.

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#1482

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Cute & cozy 2 bedrm rancher with some newer flooring, kitchen counters & all appliances included. Large 0.37 acre lot, fully landscaped with U/G irrigation & 2 large shed. Room for shop.

#1518

315-3548

4.3 acres just 35 mins. from Highland Valley Mine. 4 bedrm, 2.5 bath 1800 sq.ft. rancher with recent upgrades. Has nice sized barn, great shop with concrete floors & other outbldgs. #1605 $339,000

VIEW OF RIVER

D SOL 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

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Has private backyard with natural stream & fish pond. 3 bedrms up, countr y kitchen with formal dining, wood airtight in bsmt and new laminate floors. Has cold room & storage.

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50 acre farm with 2100 sq.ft. rancher, 5 bedrooms, newer furnace and views. Approx. 15 acres in hay. Large shop/ storage area with high ceilings, horse bar & hay storage.

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$359,900

5 BEAUTIFUL ACRES

PANORAMIC VIEWS

$259,900

4 bedrm home with fully finished bsmt with big family room. Newer furnace. 30x18 detached garage/workshop plus a carport. RV parking. Private yard. Close to schools & shopping. #1577 $229,950

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.

NEW RANCHER

DUPLEX

IN KANE VALLEY

HALF ACRE LOT

#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

4 bedrm, 2.5 bath executive home with fenced backyard, perennial beds, fruit trees & pond. Living rm has garden doors opening to gorgeous new deck. Master bedrm has conser vator y.

#1574

BENCH VIEW HOME

$399,000

#1588

$259,900

d uce d e R

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

VIEW ACREAGE

QUIET CUL DE SAC

Lovely, well maintained, 2 bedrm, 2 bath home on approx. ½ acre lot in Lower Nicola. Upgrades include new flooring in living rm & bedrms, new heat pump, furnace, paint. Heated shop.

#1590

$299,900

Beautiful new rancher in central location with 3 bedrms, walk-in closet & 4 pce ensuite. Open floor plan. Kitchen has maple cabinets, eating bar, pantr y, new appliances, B/I vac. Double garage.

#1578

GREAT STARTER HOME

$295,000

#1587

OPPORTUNITY

HALF DUPLEX

$649,000

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.

#1489

$259,000

#1415

$133,900

Great location, close to schools. Completely renovated 3 bedrm, 2 bath half duplex with new flooring, exterior doors, bathrms, kitchen countertops, fence & more. Has fenced yard & shed.

#1308

$162,000

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

#1571

AFFORDABLE

NICE CORNER LOT

ced u d Re

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. #1601 $499,900

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 $345,000

$325,000

#1568

$284,000

PRIVATE ACREAGE

INCLUDES 2 LOTS

INVESTORS

LOOKS LIKE NEW

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 $115,000

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

Ver y nice 2 bedroom mobile with new HW tank, only 5 yr old furnace, open floor plan, kitchen with island & includes appliances & storage shed.

#1505

#1598

ced u d Re

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..

#1490

#1595

#1555

$239,000

$7,500

$489,000

$129,900

$79,500

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FIRST TIME BUYERS

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Well kept 4 bedrm home with 2 bedrm legal suite with private entrance. Close to schools. Immaculate lawn with U/G sprinkler. Jetted tub in 4 pce ensuite. Double garage. Nice deck in backyard.

2 bedroom rancher on downtown lot with lane access. Good area of other cute and cozy homes. Needs some TLC. Walking distance to shopping and all amenities. As is where is. #1526 $89,000

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.

Close to amenities in downtown core. This 2 bedrm home is wheelchair accessible, bright & cheer y. 2 pce ensuite. All appliances included. Detached 12x20 shop, covered deck, RV parking.

Custom built 3 level home in private setting on 21,044 sq.ft. lot. Gourmet kitchen, grante counters, oak cabinets, porcelain & HW floors. Has sauna, theatre room, 5 bedrms & 4 baths.

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

#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

#1591

$349,900

$249,000

$334,900

#1576

$169,900

#1559

$439,900

#1581

$119,900

#1563

$135,000

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d uce d e R Nicely renovated 4 bedrm home with 44x36 horse barn and a 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Home features 4 bedrms, 3 baths, new floors, bathrms & paint. New well, nicely landscaped. #1478 $719,000

Beautiful 1 yr old 3 bedrm modular on 9.62 riverfront acres in Sunshine Valley. Open concept, vaulted ceiling, 2 bedrms plus office/3rd bedrm. Has an engineered pad ready for shop. Large fenced pasture. #1566 $449,000

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

Private 19.77 acres, 25 mins west of Merritt of Petit Creek Rd. Property is treed with Roberts Creek running through. Has view of surrounding mountains & valley. Power on road. $198,000 #1597

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 $199,900

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

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COMMERCIAL LOT

OPPORTUNITY

Level C-3 lot ideal for new business venture (auto, machine shop, mini warehouse, etc.) #1589

Immaculate 80 farm with stunning views, 2 – 4 bedrm 3 bath homes, numerous outbldgs & 3 other income rentals. Includes 10 pastures, 4 smaller paddocks, water license on Wolden Creek & more.

Spectacular view from this 3400 sq.ft. custom built home on 9.9 acres. HW floors, ceramic tile & high end finishing. 4 bedrms 3 baths, Mill Creek cabinets in kitchen. Lower level has shop. 2 corrals & hay shed.

#1561

#1579

$1,690,000

$549,900

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

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 4

40 ACRES

HORSE PROPERTY

WALLOPER LAKE

Great 40 acre hobby farm on Petit Creek Rd with 6 stall barn, 3 pastures, 2 smaller paddocks, round pen & exercise arena. Home has 3 bedrms 2 baths, full bsmt with woodstove. #1554 $599,000

5 bedrm level entry rancher with walkout bsmt. Vaulted ceilings, large country kitchen with oak cabinets. Large deck off front of house. Has several outbldgs. Close to fishing & hunting. #1552 $569,000

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

RIVERFRONT ACREAGE

HOBBY FARM

#1560

$549,000

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

BREATHTAKING VIEWS

$299,900

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

6 ACRES

VIEWS OF VALLEY

#9081

$595,000

#1516

ACREAGE WITH VIEWS

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

OPPORTUNITY

COMMERCIAL LOTS

$195,500

#1491

$375,000

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

2 ACRES

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.

#1592

INDUSTRIAL ACREAGE

LAKEVIEW LOT

Gorgeous 4 bedrm log home with full bsmt on 4 acres. Spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings. Beautiful landscaping, large barn with 5 box stalls, 3 grazing pastures & several outbldgs. #1550 $539,000

$399,900

#1500

Great holding property. 4 lots, one with rental home on it. House is zoned R2 and 3 other lots zoned C2.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

LAKEFRONT LOT Gorgeous river front setting on 11.6 acres with outbldgs. 3 bedrm 2 bath home has vaulted ceilings & sunken living room. Plus 600 sq.ft. 2 bedrm rental home. Property is fenced & cross fenced.

INDUSTRIAL LAND 2.5 acre, flat lot close to city limits on Midday Valley Rd. Zoned I-2, water & sewer are not connected & requires application. Phase 1 environmental site avail.

10 ACRES

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

$36,500

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

MOBILE HOME PARK

DEVELOPMENT LAND

ced u d Re Exceptionally well built 5 bedrm home on 20 acres, with 4 baths & inlaw suite in fully fin. bsmt. Large windows to enjoy the panoramic views. Reinforced foundation & external walls. 26x37 shop & garage.

Gorgeous countr y home on 2.11 acres with 3 bedrms, 2 baths, recently renovated. Huge countr y kitchen, rock F/P with wood airtight. New gazebo, huge garden space, fenced yard, riding ring.

#1497

#1573

$879,950

$399,900

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.

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.

#1508

#1440

$249,000

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Prices Starting at $139,000 + HST

$165,000

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 $598,900

3 pad mobile home park on 1.13 acres with easy access off Highway 8. Lot A is zoned R1. Low property taxes. Mobiles not included. #1514

$129,000

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2011-12 BCHL PLAYOFFS ROUND 2 DATES

Cents look to topple the Vees

Game 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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The Merritt Centennials’ quest for the holy grail (a.k.a. the RBC Cup) continues tonight as the Cents travel to Penticton to begin their best-of-seven secondround BCHL playoff series against the Vees. The Centennials’ task will be a daunting one, as they come face-to-face with the number-oneranked Junior A team in Canada, and a team that has broken a slew of league records this season, including total wins (54) and consecutive wins (42). A much-anticipated Cents-Vees showdown is the result of both teams winning their first-round playoff match-ups. Merritt disposed of the Prince George Spruce Kings in an impressive four-game sweep, while Penticton had their hands full for awhile before

downing the stubborn Chilliwack Chiefs in six games. At first glance, a look back at the season series between Merritt and Penticton only reinforces the notion that the Cents are in tough against the nation’s best. In the eight games played against one another, the Vees went 7-0-0-1 to pick up 15 of a possible 16 points. They outscored the Cents 37-14, and went 16-for-42 (38.1%) on the powerplay. What the summary numbers fail to adequately reflect however is how well the Centennials played in many of their head-to-head matchups with the Vees. Three of the eight contests were one-goal decisions (with Merritt actually winning one of them in overtime - in Penticton). A fourth game, on March 1, was a two-goal margin of victory for the Vees, but the final tally was into an

Penticton Penticton Merritt Merritt Penticton Merritt Penticton

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DOWNING THE GIANT Captain Evan Stack (above) and the rest of the Merritt Centennials hope to put more than just Penticton Vees’ netminders on their backside in the best-of-seven BCHL Interior Conference championship series between the two teams. Games one and two are in Penticton this Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by games three and four in Merritt on Friday and Saturday. Ian Webster/Herald

By Ian Webster

Tuesday, March 27 Wednesday, March 28 Friday, March 30 Saturday March 31 Monday, April 2* Tuesday, April 3* Thursday, April 5*

empty net. While the Vees lost twice to the Chiefs, and fell in their final league game of the regular season (to Prince George), the Cents are actually riding a seven-game win streak that dates back to March 6. The four-game sweep of the Spruce Kings showcased a Centennials’ team that has really hit its stride, both offensively and defensively. Led by the timely scoring of captain Evan Stack, the scintillating netminding of Lino Chimienti, and the bone-crushing hitting of Brent Fletcher, the Centennials are playing the aggressive, hardnosed type of playoff hockey needed to be successful in the post-season. All that said, the Cents are substantial underdogs going into their series with the Vees. It’s a role they relish. “We’re content to continue to fy under

the radar,” stated Centennials’ head coach and GM Luke Pierce in an interview for a story published in Monday’s Province newspaper. “There’s a lot of hunger to keep making a statement.” Pierce also feels that all the pressure, and weight of expectation, is squarely on a Penticton team that has been picked as RBC Cup favorite since well before Christmas. If the Cents are searching for any added inspiration in their quest to upset the Vees, they need look no further than the 2000-2001 BCHL season. That year, Merritt finished 29 points behind the league-leading Penticton Panthers. The Cents swept Prince George and Penticton in the first two rounds of the playoffs before losing to Victoria in a league final series that went a full seven games.

MERRITT CENTENNIALS PLAYOFF TICKETS Playoff tickets will be available at the Cents Marketing Office (2185 Voght St. in the City Hall building) Tuesdays - Saturdays, from 12 - 3 p.m. starting Saturday, March 24. On game days only, playoff tickets may also be purchased at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena from 3 p.m to game time. Reserved seating is only available up until 6 p.m. on game days. After 6 p.m., all tickets sold will be general admission. For more information on playoff tickets, call Rachael at the Cents Marketing Office (378-3604) or email marketing@merrittcentennials.com.

ROUND TWO TICKET PRICES ADULTS $15

ALL OTHERS $11

Purchase early - don’t be disappointed

CENTS’ RED TOWEL POWER!

COASTAL CONFERENCE

INTERIOR CONFERENCE Penticton(1) vs Chilliwack(4)

Merritt(2) vs Prince George(3)

Powell River(1) vs Coquitlam(4) Surrey(2) vs Cowichan Valley(3)

Game 1 Vees 6 Chiefs 1 2 Chiefs 3 Vees 2 (OT) 3 Vees 3 Chiefs 1 4 Chiefs 3 Vees 1 5 Vees 4 Chiefs 2 6 Vees 4 Chiefs 0

Game 1 Cents 4 Spruce Kings 1 2 Cents 3 Spruce Kings 1 3 Cents 4 Spruce Kings 3 (OT) 4 Cents 3 Spruce Kings 1

Game 1 Kings 4 Express 2 2 Kings 4 Express 1 3 Express 3 Kings 2 (OT) 4 Express 4 Kings 2 5 Kings 3 Express 2 6 Kings 4 Express 1

(Vees win series 4-2)

(Cents win series 4-0)

2011-12 BCHL PLAYOFFS ROUND 1 FINAL RESULTS

(Kings win series 4-2)

Game 1 Eagles 4 Capitals 3 2 Eagles 4 Capitals 1 3 Capitals 5 Eagles 2 4 Eagles 7 Capitals 5 5 Capitals 2 Eagles 1 6 Capitals 5 Eagles 4 (OT) 7 Eagles 3 Capitals 2 (OT) (Eagles win series 4-3

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THEFT FROM PURITY FEEDS MIDGET HOUSE Most Improved Thomas M-Hanuse Most Sportsmanlike Stephanie Tournd Most Valuable Player Skylar McLeod

On March 15th just before midnight the alarm at purity feeds on Voght street was triggered. Members attended and found that a rock had been thrown through the front glass window. A very small amount of change was taken from the building but damage to the window and building is more substantial.

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A 30-year old man ries received following has died as a result of injuHighway 97C near a two vehicle collision on Merritt on Tuesday “On March 1, at night. the Central Interior 8:08 p.m. members from Detachment, along Traffic Service and Merritt Services and Merrittwith Merritt Emergency Health two vehicle collision Fire Rescue responded to a on Highway 97C,” some 6 km south of Merritt Central Interior says RCMP Cpl. Doug Hardy, Traffic-Services(Mer “Investigation has ritt). Civic was travelling determined the Honda crossed the center northbound, when the vehicle southbound lanes line and encroached into the hitting a tractor/trailer The 25-year old driver of the Honda unit.” taken to Royal Inland Civic was non life threatening Hospital, in Kamloops, with injuries. The passenger in the Honda Civic ported to the Nicola was transeventually succumbedValley Health centre, where he The male driver to his injuries. of the tractor/trailer injured in the accident. was The two occupants not Honda Civic are in the Kelowna Residents. The seriousness uted to a number of the accident is being attribof factors including tention, alcohol, driver inatand wearing a seatbelt. the fact the passenger was not Central Interior to investigate this Traffic Services is continuing incident, with probable pending. charges The name of the pending notification deceased male is being held of the next of kin.

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DID YOU KNOW ➣ Of the six men who made up the Three Stooges, three of them were real brothers (Moe, Curly and Shemp.) ➣ Ohio is listed as the 17th state in the U.S., but technically it is number 47. Until August 7, 1953, Congress forgot to vote on a resolution to admit Ohio to the Union.

CAPRICORN: Stand back, Capricorn. Opportunities are headed your way. Take advantage of every last one. Your home begins to resemble a closet.

TAURUS: Force your way in, Taurus, and you will regret it. Be patient, wait your turn and it will come in time. The web of deception builds at work.

AQUARIUS: Organization is key to pulling off a project. Get all of your Ps and Qs in order and work through the process in stages. A friend makes a keen observation. Be receptive, Aquarius.

GEMINI: Creative endeavors take off with a special purchase. Grab some friends and make a party of it, Gemini. The fix for an auto dilemma is clear. CANCER: Blink, and you’ll miss it for sure, Cancer. That’s how small the gesture will be, but at least an effort was made. Be grateful, and watch as it is paid forward.

PISCES: All is fair in love and war, Pisces. You took a chance and you lost. Better luck next time. A favor is returned when you least expect it.

LEO: Don’t jump to conclusions, Leo. What you see is not what you’ll get. You’re only in the initial stages of planning. Give the idea time to flesh out before you critique it.

ARIES: Two wrongs do not make a right. Admit what you did, Aries, and prepare to pay the price. Weekend adventures put everyone in high spirits.

REGIONAL EVENTS VIRGO: Cats may be rumored to have nine lives, but you don’t, Virgo. Better attend to those nagging health concerns before they turn ugly. Finances improve. LIBRA: You need to break the ice, Libra, but be careful you don’t go overboard and say something that could turn into a deal breaker. SCORPIO: Craft ideas abound. Make a day of it with your family, Scorpio, and get the scoop on what you’ve been missing. A brave face makes an earnest plea. SAGITTARIUS: Stop it, Sagittarius! You’ve devoted way too many hours to a project that clearly wasn’t meant to be. Can it and move on to something more fruitful.

CROSSWORDS

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

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 September. For more information call Becky or Pete at 250-378-4199

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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 Pres. Michelle Fox at 250-378-4099 or CO Rob Wagar at 250-378-7276.

EXTREME WEATHER SHELTER *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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MERRITT NAVY LEAGUE CADET CORPS

The Baillie House staff and volunteers are selling daffodils to support the Canadian Cancer Society. All proceeds go to help support the Canadian Cancer Society. Please pre-order by calling 250-378-0349.

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Easter Bake Sale and Coffee Break, St. Michael’s Anglican Hall, 1990 Chapman St. Saturday, March 31, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

APRIL IS DAFFODIL MONTH

➣ If you lace your shoes from the inside to the outside the fit will be snugger around your big toe.

Show your Student ID EVERY THURSDAY and

ST. MICHAEL’S ANGLICAN

CVITP started on March 6 at Crossroads Community Church every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am - noon. Will run until April 24th and April 26th and will be pickup only.

➣ If you have three quarters, four dimes, and four pennies, you have $1.19. You also have the largest amount of money in coins without being able to make change for a dollar.

STUDENTS!

Grade 7 and 8 students are having a steak dinner and auction table at the Grand Pub and Grill on March 31st to raise money for year end concerts and trips. Scheduled trips include Cultus Lake and Vancouver with performances along the way. Look for fitness certificates, jewellery, eye wear and many more items donated by generous members of our community on the auction table. For tickets call Sue at 250-378-0811 or they are available at the door.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM

➣ It is a misdemeanor to kill or threaten a butterfly -- so says City Ordinance No. 352 in Pacific Grove, California.

SUDOKU ANSWERS

CMS BAND FUNDRAISER

Across 1. Investment 6. E.P.A. concern 10. Aquatic plant 14. Golden Horde member 15. Marry a woman 16. Go through 17. Sinuses 18. Small alpine flowering plant 20. Leaves hastily 21. Back (pl.) 22. “My ___!” 23. Knack 24. Search for water 29. Very dark chocolate baked good (3 wd) 32. “Go team!” 33. Heroic champion 34. Sprite flavor 37. Change, as a clock 38. Woo 40. “Dear” one 41. Husbands of sovereign queens (2 wd) 46. Nickel, e.g. 47. Wallop 48. Indian bread 50. Saved on supper, perhaps 52. Antipasto morsel 53. Widened 57. Sits tight 58. Column crossers

59. Bad marks 60. Dead to the world 61. Admits, with “up” 62. Abbr. after many a general’s name 63. Graceful fliers Down 1. Hiding place 2. Blotto 3. Clothing 4. Russian chess master 5. “-zoic” things 6. ___ Fish, chewy candy 7. Fielding position in cricket (2 wd) 8. Surpass 9. Hair goops 10. “___ we having fun yet?” 11. “Fantasy Island” prop 12. Neon, e.g. 13. Infomercials, e.g. 19. Walkers with a swaying gait 23. Peek 25. Wood sorrels 26. 1973 Supreme Court decision name 27. “Laugh-In” segment 28. Dusk, to Donne 30. Rigid 31. Rowing 34. Knowledge gained through tradition

35. Give off, as light 36. Supernatural force in a sacred object 38. Engine speed, for short 39. Core 40. Dove swiftly downward, whale 42. Patron 43. Wired 44. Marauder 45. Alehouse 49. Crows’ homes 51. Binge 52. Final notice 53. “My man!” 54. Brouhaha 55. Control 56. Balaam’s mount

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BADMINTON Happening until June 2012, provided by the Leisure Services Department. All skill levels invited to play. It is being held at the CMS school gym every Friday from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information contact the Civic Centre, call Bharat @ 250-378-8471 or email merritt378@gmail. com

SENIORS’ EVENTS AT THE FLORENTINE The Florentine has movie nights at 6:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. On Tuesday nights, at 6:30 p.m., we play cards and other games. Tea and snacks are at 3:00 p.m. daily. For more information call the Florentine at 250-378-5300.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS Every second Wednesday Merritt’s Women in Business, an informal network for entrepreneurial-minded women, meet at the Merritt Desert Inn from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. This is a great time to meet new women and get inspired. Anyone is welcome to attend. Their purpose is motivation, education and networking fun.

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Please call 250-315-0261 for more information. Heavy Duty Mechanic Sunny Okanagan. Required for maintenance & repairs of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems, & diesel 2 & 4 stroke engines. For details or to apply: e-mail hr@nor-val.com

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Income Opportunity EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com

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DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

Financial Services

Services

Help Wanted

Help Wanted Social Enterprise Coordinator (Merritt) Term Contract.

Start date: ASAP to July 20, 2012. Hours: Part-Time (Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 4:00 pm) Coordinator will be responsible to provide support to a team of participants through the Youth Skills Link Program. Which would include: Moving tenants in and out of suites; suite maintenance, yard and garden work, drywall repair, painting and carpet cleaning; Homeless camp clean-up. Assisting previously homeless clients who have been housed in accessing food and clothing; GrafÀti clean-up; Assist in making partnership with businesses, community and government organizations that will leverage funds for communtiy service projects. Provide additional support to participants related to housing, education, family issues, judicial obligations, and motivational interviewing strategies; Administrative Responsibilities: Maintain complete documentation, statistics, and records. Provide verbal and written reports. QualiÀcations and Suitability: Trades/property management skills background; BSW or equivalent; Knowledge of community resources; Ability to tolerate stressful situations and tense interpersonal encounters while maintaining self-control; A valid B.C. driver’s license and vehicle to transport team is a requirement; Criminal record check required; First Aid an asset. Please send resumes to Cheryl@askwellness.ca

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INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN Ardew Wood Products is seeking an experienced industrial electrician to join our team in Merritt, BC. Sawmill and planer mill automation experience would be an asset. Dependent upon the applicant, a full-time or part-time position is available. Competitive Salary and beneÀt package offered. Please send application to info@ardew.com or Attention Erik Norgaard, PO Box 280, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8. Closing date April 2, 2012. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. To learn more about Ardew Wood Products visit our website at www.ardew.com

PART-TIME CIRCULATION MANAGER (approx. 20 hours/week)

The award winning Merritt Herald is currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to Àll the circulation manager position. Main duties would be to make sure our newspaper arrives at every doorstep in the Merritt, Lower Nicola and Logan Lake areas. Responsibilities • Communicating with carriers and customers. • Handle all phone inquires and complaints in a professional and efÀcient manner. QualiÀcations • Must have strong organizational and communication skills • Be able to work well under pressure. • Some ofÀce/computer experience is also required. • Must also have own form of transportation. If you are interested please drop your resume off in person to 2090 Granite Ave., Merritt, BC. No phone calls please.

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Real Estate

Rentals

Transportation

Art/Music/Dancing

Legal Services

Misc. for Sale

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Auto Financing

DANCE IN THE OCTOPUS’S GARDEN SHOW Welcome new students age 2 1/2 yrs+ ballet, ballroom, jazz. Eight classes as low as $41.40 MayJun 250-378-7779 www.lindasdancestudio.ca

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• Bus stop • 1 bedroom starting @ $500/month • 2 bedrooms starting @ $600/month Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

250-378-9880 Townhouses 3 bdrm, 2 storey townhouse, small front/back yard, pets negotiable, $890/mon. gas incl. 250-682-0409

Mature truck driver wants to rent rural property or single bay shop for inside tractor parking within 30 min. of Merritt. Ref. avail. 250-494-4486

Transportation

Antiques / Classics

Heavy Duty Machinery

Misc. for Sale

Under new t. managemen

Want to Rent

HUGE RANCH & Farm Equipment Auction. Saturday April 14, 11am for Allan Smashnuk at 6188 Vla Road, Chase BC, Tractors, Haying Equipment, Livestock Equipment, Welding Equipment, etc. Phone: BC Livestock (250)573-3939 Restaurant Auction Kelowna Sandwich Restaurant Newer quality equip. Apr 5th @ 6pm 243 Bernard Ave Kelowna. (250)545-3259, View photo at doddsauction.com

A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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Vernon Sun Valley SwapMeet @ BC Motor Products 350027St. March 30 & 31. Starts 8am . Call Reg 250-308-4701

Auto Accessories/Parts For Sale - 4 aluminum wheels with tires and 265x75 R16 8 hole 250-862-6706

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

Trucks & Vans For Sale - 1995 Chev 3/4 ton 4x4 mint cond. over $2000 invested last 2 yrs. No rust, canopy and box liner. 200,000K $5000 obo. 250378-4125

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NVIT Visiting Speaker Series

For a list of upcoming guests participating in the NVIT Speaker Series, visit: nvit.ca/speakerseries.htm NVIT’s Visiting Speakers Series runs throughout the year and is open to the community.

NVIT is honoured to announce

DR. WANDA WUTTUNEE as its next Visiting Speaker “Let us put our minds together and see what life we will make for our children” Dr. Wanda Wuttunee is an internationally recognized professor and researcher of Aboriginal Economic Development. Her work brings to the forefront the many different ways in which Aboriginal peoples are contributing to the economy. She has published two books on the topic, Living Rhythms: Lessons in Aboriginal economic resilience and vision and In Business for Ourselves: Northern entrepreneurs and written numerous journal articles (both academic and popular); and has made countless conference and invited presentations on the topic of Aboriginal economic development. She was awarded the Women of Distinction: Education and Training in 2009 and was selected to attend the 2003 Commonwealth Study Conference for leaders. She is a board member of the Institute on Research and Public Policy and First Nations Statistical Institute. Dr. Wuttunee will discuss a wide range of related topics: •

Community development and resilience

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Indigenous economic and business enterprise development

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Aboriginal Entrepreneurship

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Aboriginal Women Leaders

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Creating community health and well-being while eliminating poverty

Friday, March 30 11:45 am – 1 pm at the NVIT Lecture Theatre, Merritt Campus

Saturday, March 31 2:30 pm – 4 pm at the NVIT Lecture Theatre, Merritt Campus Appetizers and a Meet & Greet with Dr. Wuttunee will follow each of these presentations This is a free event and seating Registration fe is limited. If you are interested in attending, and want to secure a spot(s), please RSVP to Charlene in Room U015 or by email: cjoe@nvit.bc.ca or (250) 378-3394.

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