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RESPONDING TO EMERGENCY Seven firefighters from the Merritt Fire Rescue Department responded to an accident south of Merritt on the Coquihalla Highway on Thursday, April 19. Dispatched around 6 p.m. the firefighters retrieved four occupants of a vehicle that went over a 300 foot rocky embankment. Using ropes, rapelling gear and basket stretchers, crews were able to rescue the injured passengers who were then transported to hospital. Peter Joyce, district manager for Mountain West Studios, who stopped to help, said the accident occurred when another vehicle clipped the car sending it over the embankment. It came to rest facing uphill when the vehicle’s rear end was stopped by a large tree. Peter Joyce photo
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Coquihalla Middle School is scheduled to close on June 30, after the Nicola-Similkameen School District 58 trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday to support the cost-cutting measure. “We could have hit the wall in three years, but with the school closure it could be six years,” said Kevin Black, secretary-treasurer for SD 58. A decrease to next year’s expected number of students means fewer ministry funds. Funding protection is expected to drop by 1.5 percentage points to 98.5 per cent. SD 58 faces
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a further challenge from the ministry’s decision to only cover costs to the equivalent of each course, rather than each student. SD 58 Chairman Gordon Comeau said the location of teachers and other CMS staff need to be sorted. “The transitions of positions have already started,” he said. Staff juggling depends on seniority. For example, the CMS school principal could be the first eligible for a teaching role elsewhere, Comeau noted — but some staff have already found other employment. “It will flow down the system,” he added. “We don’t expect a large
job loss, if any.” Some of the temporary positions, however, are at risk. The district is also interested in renting out the CMS building. Comeau said three parties have expressed interest, but he can’t identify them because disclosure might affect negotiations. The decision means elementary schools change from kindergarten to Grade 6, to kindergarten to Grade 7. Merritt Secondary School changes from Grades 9 to 12, to Grades 8 to 12. Trustees said they want to maintain a middle school “team” atmosphere in classrooms where students are about to transition to
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Local wildfire management crews responded to multiple fires on Monday including an open burn on the Lower Nicola Reserve that came close to a residential area. According to Unit Crew Supervisor Jonas Joe, firefighters had to use a hose lay from Smith Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola to the Rocky Pines subdivision to prevent the fire from moving towards the residences. “It was a fast-moving fire, that’s for sure,” said Joe. “We used Guichon Creek as a barrier on the other side of the fire.” The Merritt Fire Devils — a local branch of the B.C. Wildfire Management Branch — responded to the fire at about 5 p.m. and were on site until 9 p.m. when the fire was contained. The
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fire was caused by open burning on the reserve, said Joe. “This fire posed some challenges because of the high winds and high temperatures (nearly 25 degrees), combined with all of the dry fuels,” he said. “No one was hurt and nothing was damaged, but it came close.” With no new growth yet, and a lot of tall thick grasses, Joe said the conditions can be quite volatile, particularly in that area near Guichon Creek which hasn’t been burned for years. Lower Nicola Indian Band executive director Arnie Narcisse said the fire didn’t pose much threat to the community. “It was probably a ditch burning thing,” he said. “We’ve got an excellent fire department and in all likelihood the fire will probably do some good to get rid of the wood ticks.” Even though fire crews were
kept busy over the weekend responding to nearly five fires, Joe said the number of fires is average for this time of year. “We always get a spring jolt of fires before green up,” he said. “A lot of these fires are from people not burning responsibly.” Open fires across the Kamloops Fire Centre will be restricted as of May 15, but until then, Joe suggests people make sure they have a water source available and make sure that fires are contained by natural or manmade fire barriers if they choose to burn. Nearly 30 firefighters responded to the fire in Lower Nicola, which covered about 55 hectares, including five firefighters from the Lower Nicola Fire Department. As of Tuesday, Joe said fire crews were mopping up in the area.
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Merritt Fields remains open Local store purchased along with 57 others By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD
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After several weeks of limbo, the Merritt Fields will not be closing after all. The local store was purchased by Fields Holding Company (FHC) Enterprises Ltd., the company announced on Friday. The Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) initially reported in February that all Fields were closing. But after discussions with HBC, FHC purchased 57 of the 141 stores. Current Fields employees will need to apply to FHC to keep their jobs, but the company stated it intends to hire as many current employees as possible. “I don’t think there are major changes planned in the immediate future,” said Rebecca Johnston, spokesperson for FHC. She said the company saw a need for the stores at the purchased locations. “I think they recognized that a lot of these stores were part of many smaller communities across Western Canada,” she said. “For them, it was wanting people to be able to get what they need in their communities without having to travel.”
She said the owners will at some point complete an inventory analysis of the Merritt store and figure out the products shoppers may need more or less of. “They might not be looking for as many snow shovels in Merritt,” she said. “It’s about getting people what they actually need and want to buy.” Tiffany Bourré, HBC external communications manager, said officials at HBC closed the stores because they wanted to focus more on their other brands. “We’re happy with the discussions and very pleased with the completion of the agreement,” she said. FHC was established by several Canadian businessmen for the purpose of purchasing the stores. The deal states FHC will retain the Fields brand, as well as acquiring inventory and fixtures. The Merritt Fields was one of about 20 locations that the company was debating purchasing. About 35 others were purchased almost immediately after the announced closure. The Fields that are being taken over are located in British Columbia, Alberta and in the Northwest Territories. FHC is set to officially take over the stores on May 1. Local Fields employees aren’t allowed to comment due to HBC company policy. The local Fields has operated since 1976.
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Debbie Davis, owner of Davis Leathers, said she is frustrated with the third broken window in the last six months at her Quilchena Avenue store. Phillip Woolgar/Herald
More broken glass at Davis Leathers Downtown store owners consider closing up shop By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD
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Another downtown Merritt store owner was left cleaning up glass after a vandal attacked Davis Leathers and More last Thursday. This makes it the third time the business has been targeted in the last six months. Store owner Debbie Davis said many downtown businesses are considering closing due to the seemingly endless number of broken windows in the area — approximately eight have been reported in the last several months. “A lot of business owners are saying, ‘Do we even want to do this anymore?” she said. “We need to do something.” Merritt RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore, said police will have a photo of the suspect after they review the store’s surveillance tape. “A patron from the Coldwater bar witnessed a tall [person] on a bike smash the window and ride away,” she stated in a press release.
“Video surveillance from the store shows the suspect wearing a white puffy jacket and a hat with a pink rim.” Dunsmore didn’t return Herald phone calls to comment further on the string of attacks downtown. Davis said she’d like to see police patrol the area more often. At one time, police had security cameras operating on the street, but those haven’t been working for several months, Davis said. “When my door was broken, police said they weren’t going to worry about the security cameras outside, Davis said. In the meantime, the business owner said she will likely install metal screening to divert any object directed at her windows. “It’s not even funny anymore,” Davis went on. “I understand that it happens, but three windows in six months is not funny. It P’s me off.” The suspect got away with a necklace valued at $15. “You could see him stalking
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out front there on his bike,” she said before pointing to a woman’s hat on her store’s floor. “That’s the pretty hat he was wearing and we actually found it [near Pharmasave].” Davis lives in the same building as the store and was able to react to the broken glass and the alarm right away. “But he was already shooting off on his bike down the other way and nobody could catch up to him,” she said. The first two times a window was broken was at the front door, a cheaper window because of its size. However, the glass still cost around $300 to replace. The store’s larger window has lettering, which Davis said costs approximately $300 and replacement could be around $600. In October, after the first theft, the burglar stole approximately $100 worth of bongs. The thief in March’s burglary couldn’t enter through the broken glass because Davis had replaced the window with wired glass.
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Unsightly properties challenge the City Excerpt from March Bylaw Report to Council Animal Control: The Bylaw Office impounded five dogs during the month of March, one dog was adopted out to a good home and the other four were released back to their owners. We took three other dogs into protective custody arising from public complaints and all three dogs were reunited with their owners the same day. The issues of dogs and dogs at large remain a high priority for the Bylaw Office and a positive proactive approach continues to have a visible effect on the issues surrounding dogs in the city. This office continues to recieve feedback on the street that reinforces the fact our efforts are succeeding. Feline colonies and feeding stations within the city and on city property continues to be a problem for this
office and the citizens of Merritt. Calls to the city as a result of large numbers of cats concentrated in particular areas have the bylaw office looking into the issues. In March, council voted unamimously to revoke the business license of the Nicola Valleys’ Forgotten and Feral Feline Society. The City will continue to apply pressure to move this society out of the downtown business core in an effort to provide a more stable environment for the existing business community. The City of Merritt is committed to the revitalization of our downtown core with a focus on providing people with a safe and attractive environment that will ultimately encourage them into our downtown business district. Business Licensing: Five more businesses have joined the Merritt corporate world in
March with a total of 574 active businesses YTD. This reduction in the total number from February reflects the concerted effort to take inactive businesses off the system. The interest in business starts for the month of March has increased considerably from February with several new businesses in various stages of the application process. Some of these businesses are very exciting and the City expects several large empty retail spaces to be taken up. Business license renewals are easing off but continued to keep City staff bylaw busy in the month of March. In addition, a concerted effort is still required to discover, contact and inform businesses for profit working in Merritt without business licenses that must become bylaw-complaintant. This office will pursue these noncompliant companies as time allows. Cargo
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new files opened in March with many more the public wants us to open and, of course, there were numerous files that had to be closed or remain open from February 2012. Needless to say, the unsightliness of properties in Merritt remains an issue and a priority for the bylaw office. March saw three unsightly properties cleaned up after Notice and Orders were sent out from the bylaw office to the owners. The results are positive and very noticeable within the neighbourhood which prompted several very positive comments from area residents.There is no area immune from the hazards or aesthetically displeasing appearance of unsightly properties. Bylaw Services Officer Robert Davis
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Lot 14, Block 1, DL 126, Plan 561, KDYD (1426 Pine Street) and on Parcel A, Block 1, DL 126, Plan 561, KDYD (1424 Pine Street) The City of Merritt Council will consider amending the Zoning Bylaw on a site speciÀc basis as a special regulation. The purpose is to allow the construction of a Garden Suite. Further information is available at City Hall or on the City’s website, www.merritt.ca If you feel your property interests may be affected by the proposed amendment and you wish to address City Council on any matters pertaining to this bylaw, please attend the Public Hearing at City Hall on: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 7:00 pm Your comments/concerns may also be presented in writing, in advance of the meeting by addressing them to the undersigned, or at the public hearing in person, by petition or by attorney. Sean O’Flaherty, MCIP Development Services OfÀcer Note: This is the Àrst of two consecutive Public Notices. Dated this 26th day of April , 2012 at Merritt, BC
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Merritt Central Elementary as an example. “Numerous teachers have said to us that their child knows number and letter sounds and teachers want to experiment with this,� said Bob Peacock, superintendent for SD 58. Staff said the pilot program would put an iPad into the hands of approximately every two students at the chosen elementary school, which would cost about $32,500 if done at Central. That would increase district spending on iPads to about $57,500, due to the program already in place in Princeton. Last year, the district budgeted $60,000 for the upgrade and replacement of existing computers. Last week’s announced closure of Coquihalla Middle School in Merritt could save a considerable amount by distributing those computers to other schools. Trustee Tim Kroeker said his daughter says she always hopes
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Nicola-Similkameen School District 58 staff were given the goahead to develop plans for a pilot program that would put an iPad into the hands of Merritt elementary school students. SD 58 trustees heard a presentation from district staff at their regular school board meeting last Wednesday. “We have worked closely with iPads in the last year at [Vermilion Forks Elementary School in Princeton],� Jason McAllister, district technology co-ordinator, told trustees. “One Grade 2 teacher said to me, ‘There are no more tears.’� Approximately 60 students in Princeton, which is also within SD 58, have frequently been using the iPads. While district officials haven’t decided which school would host the pilot project, staff were using
she will work on the iPad in class, rather than the computer. Trustee Richie Gage said he was concerned that all schools would want the iPads and that cost could be an overwhelming cost. Peacock said, if the iPads prove useful, the goal would be to make the program available to every school in the district. But he noted cost sharing may have to be implemented between the district and parents, who could be charged around $150 to $200 per year. “This is the long-term vision,� he noted. “We want to make sure the tablet actually makes a difference in learning.� McAllister said he may also request funding to be dedicated to an HDMI projector and Apple TVs, which would allow teachers to display each student’s work for the entire class. A representative from Apple is expected to meet with district staff about the purchase of iPads.
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HERALD OPINION The BCTF’s big gamble B.C. teachers are taking a big gamble by pulling out of sports and other extra-curricular activities. While the intended target of their campaign is the provincial government — which they want to withdraw Bill 22, the document enforcing mediation and new class size and composition rules — what teachers are more likely to experience is strained relationships and a drop in public support. Teachers, who have enjoyed strong parent support in their last two contract disputes, say they must take this action because the legal right to strike has been taken away from them. But few students and parents in the weeks ahead will be able to equate the loss or complication of planned school activities with larger issues the teachers seek to address. If they wish to keep the public on their side, B.C. teachers will need a deft communications strategy to explain why collective bargaining principles are more important than an end-of-year field trip or tournament — or grad. What’s more, many, if not all, of these events will go ahead anyway, especially in wealthier neighbourhoods, leaving teachers with less clout and fewer relationships on which to build strong bonds. With parents and other members of the community picking up the slack, teachers will be left out of the loop and out of the action; their students will go on with their lives, winning ribbons and scholarships and other acknowledgements without the teachers who helped them earn these achievements. And for those students who struggle, there will be another reason to disengage when their favourite coach, choir or other sponsoring teacher stops giving their free time for political reasons or because they fear reprisals from their co-workers. All this heartache would be worth it if there was some tangible pay-off in the end. But the public education system has never been perfect and teachers will be hard-pressed to explain how punishing kids is punishing the government. Tri-City News
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Discover new places in the Nicola Valley JADE SWARTZBERG Merritt HERALD To give my poor shins a break from my half-marathon training, this week I set aside my running shoes for a while and took up biking instead. With a $15 Canadian Tire helmet strapped to my head, I grabbed my new second-hand bicycle, which
has all the necessary parts except the front brake handle, and set off to explore the Nicola Valley countryside. With two wheels I can go further than my two feet will take me, you see. For my first adventure, I set off along Highway 5A and biked all the way to Nicola Ranch and back. For the experienced cyclist, this was probably like a 5K run is to me, but I was proud of my 25K round trip and enjoyed the sights along the way. I’ve driven that route many times in my car, but this time I was much slower and I was able to
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soon as my work was finished for the day. This time I explored Lindley Creek Road, which goes past Collettville Elementary School and the Rodeo Grounds. It was a beautiful sunny evening and as I looked back towards the city with green fields now in the foreground, Merritt actually seemed quite picturesque. I rode past cute little farmhouses and couldn’t believe I had never explored this area that was so close to town. On this trip, I think it was an eagle that I saw soaring up above me in the sky.
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Dear Editor: Thank you for your interest in doing a story about tick season and the precautions people can take to protect themselves from tick-borne illnesses. I would like to clarify some of the points included in the story “Potentially deadly ticks arrive with warm weather” that ran in your paper on April 19, 2012 to ensure your readers are accurately informed about the risk of tick bites and tick borne illnesses. The story refers to ticks as a “potentially deadly threat.” It is important to note that most tick bites do not result in illness and that it is rare for a tick-borne illness to be fatal. The article also discusses the prevalence of “deadly diseases” from ticks throughout the region and quotes me as saying “We see a lot of cases throughout the Okanagan as well.” This quote appears to have been misinterpreted as we have only seen a few cases of tick borne illnesses in the Okanagan within the past 20 years. Every year Interior Health puts out a news release to remind the public that ticks are present and that there are precautions that can be taken to avoid tick bites. We strive to ensure the information we provide is an accurate representation of the risk and that it also provides practical information on how to avoid that risk. More information can be found on our website. Dr. Karin Goodison, MD Public Health Physician (Public Health and Preventive Medicine resident, PGY 4, University of British Columbia) Interior Health
HERALD QUESTION OF THE WEEK VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION Rusty Brewer, one of Merritt’s many volunteers, accepts a certificate of appreciation from Mayor Susan Roline during a Volunteer Appreciation evening held at the Civic Centre on Wednesday, April 18. Jade Swartzberg/Herald
In our April 12 edition of the Merritt Herald, we mistakenly reported that the TNRD Free Dump Day would be on Saturday, April 14. In fact, the Free Dump Day was on Sunday, April 15. We apologize for the confusion this may have caused.
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Nothing better to complain about? Dear Editor: Re: Cat people too casual about health, safety I realize I am just a teenager, a dot in society. I have kept to date with the community quarrels, though that is a lie because we are not a true community if we cannot get along. The “feral cat” issue is the one that got to me the most. I see people have all sorts of opinions on the matter. The cat people as they were referred to, the people are concerned about their health, and the people that have nothing better to worry about but the upkeep of their beautiful gardens
and lawns which have sadly been violated by the innocent cats that know no better. I may not know everything, for I have not grown wise yet in this world, but I assure you I do get my opinion, because my generation will clean up the messes left to us. I agree with the “cat people” that the cats are very innocent creatures that have full right to live and eat when they can. I agree with the men and women who are worried about their health, though I would like to believe you have common sense enough to to not walk up to a feral cat and pick it up, resulting in infection. But
I certainly do not approve of the time wasted in writing a letter to a newspaper complaining of doo-doo on your lawn. Ladies and gentlemen, these people must have pretty good lives going for them, if the most they can complain about is poopies in their petunias. Now for the bylaw officer who is walking around cleaning up cat feeding sites (which as long as they are not on someone’s property are causing no harm to anyone). Is he too busy looking for people feeding cats than to notice a pit bull attacking little dogs in the arms of my peer, (which so happens to be a very good
friend of mine)? The situation could have been much different if my boyfriend and his other friend weren’t there to save both the poor small dog and my friend. Who knows what could have happened if they had not been there? So, to the people that have nothing better to do than to complain of stool in their yard, I ask you, how would you feel if you open the paper one morning to a picture of an 18-yearold boy’s face scarred and stitched?
By now, people are noticing the yellow carpet of flowers by the roadside. I gave samples last year to the TNRD and it is identified as Bur Buttercup. It is a highly invasive and menacing weed that is quickly spreading in our community to parks, school yards and private property.
It is a menace because as the flower dries, it turns into a tiny barbed seed that lies on the ground or is blown around by the wind. When it reaches this stage, it cannot be touched, walked on in bare feet or by pets as it is as sharp as a rose thorn. There can be hundreds of this tiny plant in a square foot. I do not condone chemi-
cal controls but in this case I don’t see an option. You can hoe it under and smother it with dirt, but it seems impractical when it has spread so far. Unfortunately, it is too late this year to do anything about it except pull up the few you find in the garden if it’s still flowering. I believe the City, schools and homeowners will have to be vigilant very early
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Special education funding drops SD 58 presents draft 2012-13 school year budget By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD
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Local school officials expect a $1.4-million shortfall in special education funding next year despite a steady increase to the number of students needing assistance. The announcement was a part of a budget planning presentation by Kevin Black, secretary-treasurer for Nicola-Similkameen School District 58, that also shows a $567,000 shortfall in total funding for the year — even with Wednesday’s announced Coquihalla Middle School closure. “Some of [the funding for special education] is made up through general revenue, by surplus and through decreased services in other areas,” Black said, noting last year’s surplus was $2.1 million. “It’s a pretty big gap where you’re not receiving funding for certain students.” A total of 125 special-assistance students in the district were identified, representing a small portion of approximately 500 case files. The students require about $4.4 million, while funding is at $3 million. The district would need to identify every special needs student to the province in an appli-
cation for funding. That count may be audited. Each student could generate approximately $9,200 in funding. Special education students are divided into two categories: those who require part-time support and those who need full-time assistance. SD 58 Superintendent Bob Peacock noted a change in special assistance protocol. “When you were going to school, a lot of these kids weren’t identified,” he said to staff and trustees. “More kids with different levels of autism are being identified.” The number of special education students in the province has increased from 14,763 in 1998 to an expected 23,870 next school year. The number of regular students has decreased from 602,678 in 1998 to an expected 534,691 next year. While enrolment has decreased by 67,987, the number of special education students has increased by 9,107. During the period from 1998, school district spending on special education has increased from about $2.8 million to $4.5 million this school year. SD58 has 0.41 per cent of provincial enrolment but 0.51 per cent of special education
students. “If we didn’t have a surplus, we’d be hooped,” said Trustee David Laird. “We wouldn’t be able to provide the same level of service.” The district is challenged by a $366,000 drop in funding due to the elimination of 100 per cent funding protection, which is now 98.5 per cent. The district anticipates a 130 student reduction in enrolment next year, which represents $881,920 less in grants. However, savings from fewer students would be $404,820, leaving a $477,100 shortfall in that category. “You can’t run into a deficit, so when we get to that point, that’s when we sit down with the admin team and say, ‘Where are we cutting?’” Black said. “We’re in a fortunate
position where we can weather the storm and hopefully things change and we have more students.” The Ministry of Education anticipates enrolment declines throughout the province until 2016. In February’s 201213 B.C. budget, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced a modest 0.6 per cent increase in school funding that would only bump up grants to districts with increasing enrolment. “It’s a budget that speaks to the times we’re in,” Falcon said at the time. “We’re taking the approach that we want to maintain the fiscal discipline we’ve demonstrated over the last 10 years.” Officials with SD 58 expect decreased enrolment in the foreseeable future.
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Country Christmas in jeopardy Friends & Neighbours Community tradition needs someone else to take the reins By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD
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Organizers of the Merritt Country Christmas weekend say they are unable to continue holiday tradition alone, and are asking the community for help. “The committee is no longer able to organize the parade or build the Santa Float as in previous years,” said Kurt Christopherson, Country Christmas Committee member. “To this end, we are appealing to the committed individuals, organizations or service clubs in the community who would be willing and able to accept responsibility for either or both of these activities.” While many of the volunteers are still able to organize their respective event, the parade and Santa Float, two of the most intensive aspects of the celebration, need help. “Most people were getting worn out because they were trying to do too many things,” he said. “The
‘We simply don’t have the manpower to continue.’ —COUNTRY CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE MEMBER KURT CHRISTOPHERSON
parade takes quite a few volunteers, especially during the night of the event.” Organizing the float alone requires a flatbed to build it on and a heated building for assembly. Someone else needs to drive it and then another person needs to be Santa. “The same people were doing it year after year and they finally got burnt out,” Christopherson added. He said the Country Christmas Committee is willing to provide expertise to help run the parade. “We simply don’t have the manpower to continue. Building the float has become a real burnout problem.” Merritt Country Christmas is locally famous for an annual parade through town. Organizers also prepare the Crafters’ Mall, the Wreath Walk, Santa’s Village
and the Community Christmas Concert. A ballet presentation, Breakfast with Santa, the Hot Dog Roast, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and Midnight Madness are also associated with Country Christmas. Many of the founding members have moved away or resigned. The City of Merritt supports the Country Christmas by providing free use of the Civic Centre, by lighting trees and by decorating downtown, among other maintenance tasks. The City also provides grants in-aid for the celebration each year. For example, the City paid for the sound system last year for the Christmas concert. Coun. Mike Goetz is a former member of the committee and said the event
is among the top six or seven nighttime parades in Canada. “Getting the volunteers to come out has been the hard part for the last four years,” he said. “When I was on the committee when it started, we used to get a lot of volunteers and then they kind of dwindle away, and by the end of it, you’re lucky if you have four people.” Christopherson recommended a group, rather than an individual, volunteer to take on the task. The Santa Claus Parade is typically held in late November and around 3,000 people show up from throughout the Nicola Valley and elsewhere, he said. The parade has been around for more than 10 years, Christopherson added, noting the parade has come a long way since its early days. “We used to have people climbing buildings and stringing Christmas lights,” he said. “Now the City puts the lights up yearround.”
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Nearly one month ago, Al Clarke handed the reins to Q101’s new news director, Ricardo Veneza, and he is already settling into the community. Veneza coaches a Under 11 soccer team and he’s looking to coach the rep. team in the same age group. “I thought this would be something that would be good for me to get in the know a little bit quicker, and I’m a big soccer guy so this is fun for me, really,” he said. Becoming involved right away is important to a man who plans to set up here for a while. “I plan on being here for at least a couple of years. I know I’m a long way from home, but this is the job I want to make my own.” Veneza is originally from Leamington, Ont., a community with a population around 29,000. He went to London, Ont., to receive an education in broadcast journalism at Fanshawe College. Veneza landed his first radio job right out of college, at AM800 CKLW in Windsor, Ont., working there part time for four or five months. “The hours were kind of all over the place and I wanted to find something a little more stable,” he
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A group of ladies in Merritt believe that violence against women doesn’t have to be kept in the closet, and this weekend, they are flinging the doors wide open. With two local readings of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues, co-ordinator Jamie Gordon is hoping to bring awareness to the violence that happens both close to home and globally. The shows on Friday and Saturday evening will also raise money for ASK Wellness, a local nonprofit agency that offers counselling and support for the community. The production will feature local women reading the popular monologues, which tell the stories of various women. While each story relates to the vagina, some focus on social injustice and sexual abuse, and others are humorous. “It’s moving, it’s hilarious — you laugh, you cry,” said Gordon, who recently saw the show for the first time in Kamloops. “It touches on all the emotions.” After Gordon watched the Kamloops monologues organized by her old school friend Rebecca McLean, she decided she wanted to bring it to Merritt. She obtained the copyright to the script, put a call out for readers, and “by divine intervention” everything has fallen into place.
Jamie Gordon and Chelsea Morrey are excited about the Merritt readings of The Vagina Monologues taking place Friday and Saturday at the Culture Club. Proceeds from the show will go to ASK Wellness, a local non-profit agency that provides support for the community including women who are victims of violence and abuse. Jade Swartzberg/Herald
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The cast made up of 10 local readers, plus one from Kamloops, has been rehearsing for seven weeks under McLean’s guidance and Gordon said they are excited to share the finished product with the community. “[The Vagina Monologues] ventures into the unknown that isn’t often spoken about, but knowledge is power,” Gordon said. To some, the monologues have a shocking title, but ASK Wellness housing intake co-ordinator Chelsea Morrey says abuse is a shocking subject. “People would be shocked to see what is going on in our community,” said Morrey who also co-ordinates the S.H.O.P. program, which offers social and health options for persons in the sex trade. “Luckily we have so many great agencies to help women here
in Merritt, and as we make people aware of that, they won’t have to look through a phone book when they go through a crisis; they’ll know where to go.” Morrey said that with ASK Wellness benefiting from the proceeds of the production, every penny will go towards local people. “We’ll put the money into programs that will help with housing and health navigation,” she said, adding that the agency offers comfort and privacy, which allows local victims to tell their stories. Gordon knows that vaginas are not really a topic people commonly talk about. This is why at the beginning of each rehearsal cast members pose the question “If your vagina could talk, what would it say?” “It relaxes everyone
and adds some humour to a sometimes uncomfortable topic,” she said. “Really, the whole thing has been an amazing experience.” And yet, while there is definitely a female focus to the production, Gordon said she is hoping that men will choose to see the show as well. “We don’t want to scare men away — we want as many men there as we can get,” she said. “This is not a man-hating event, but these are women’s stories.” The Vagina Monologues will be presented at the Culture Club (on Granite Ave) at 7 p.m. on Friday (April 27) and Saturday (April 28). Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased through ASK Wellness at 250-315-0098, or by contacting Gordon at 250-280-3403.
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NEW LISTINGS
M 3737
$120,000
M 3739
• • • •
2 bdrm dbl wide in Riverside Recent paint Pad rent $345/month Why rent when you can buy?
M 3696
• • • •
$21,000
5 yrs old & priced to sell All appliances incl pellet stove Good sized kitch, din & lvgrm 3 months prepaid pad rent
M 3711
$67,000
$78,900
M 3742
• 3+ bdrm w/ recent upgrades to bathrm & laminate flring • Fully fenced yd w/ lots of parking • Located in a quiet park w/ views of Coldwater River • Priced to sell!
M 3715
• • • •
$30,000
One bdrm in strata building. Rent $550-600 Under new management Shopping & bus close by
M 3613
$137,900
M 3740
$68,000
• Well kept 3 bedroom manufactured home • 18x20 interlocking driveway • 6 appliances, newer paint & flooring • Garden area, 2 decks, storage shed M 3607
• • • •
$37,500
Nice & open design-2 bed, 2 bath 24x10 covered deck Detached 16x12 wkshp w/ power Bay windows/skylite & more….
M 3536
$69,000
$209,000
M 3741
• Clean as a whistle!! • Tenant pays $475/month • Close to bus, schools, corner store & town • Bachelor apt in Nicola Apts M 3730
• • • •
$50,000
1 yr pad rent included 2 bdrm, 1 bath, nice, open design 5 appliances included New fence around lge yd & storage shed
M 3658
$312,000
• Sunvalley Court-2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse • End unit-includes all appliances • PRICED TO SELL!! • 24 hour notice required
• Sunvalley Court-2bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse • New paint, newer flooring, gas fireplace • Central air conditioning, built in vacuum • All appliances, hot tub &more
• Ground level 1 bdrm condo • Vinyl dbl glazed windows, in ste laundry • Parking right out front • Low monthly maintenance fee M 3738
• Gorgeous new Rancher • Granite/marble countertops • Heated ceramic floors in the 2 baths • 10’ ceilings & crown mouldings
• Move-in ready. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath • Custom kitchen • cabinets & fixtures • Large porch off back, nice yard • 100 amp service, fridge, stove included
• 2 bdrm home on good sized lot • Tile flring in hall + kitchen & bath • Recent electrical upgrade • Lane access • w/ storage shed
$74,000
• • • •
Rent to own considered Buy your own home Nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath home Appliances included
M 3270
• • • •
$208,000
$59,900
2 bdrms in strata bldg Central location Laminate flring New roof this year
M 3486
$76,900
D SOL
• • • •
Under new management 1 bdrm apartment Stratified building Centrally located
M 3525
• Some updates-laminate flring, dbl glazed windows • Electrical upgrade, newer roof. 2 levels, 3 bdrms, 2 baths • Monthly strata includes Natural Gas • Why rent when you can buy?
$76,900
M 3734
$87,900
• Immaculate 3 bdrm in LN MHP • New vinyl windows, lge addition w/ spacious den • Enclosed porch, certified wood stove, bathroom upgrade • Fully matured fruit trees, & flower beds
M 3733
$89,900
• • • •
Brand new double wide Already set up in the ever improving Tree’s Mobile Park Quick possession
M3704
$89,900
• • • •
Good condition 2 bdrm Sandpiper 5 appliances included Extra cabinets in laundry room Priced to sell-call today
M 3706
$113,500
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• • • •
2 bdrm in Strata unit in Sandpiper Easy walk to downtown core Bus service only moments away Laundry rm & air conditioning
M 3684
$114,000
• • • •
Commercial lot-C3 zoning Good investment property Tenant pays $700/month + utilities Lane access & close to downtown
M 3703
$114,000
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Don Ward Sales Rep
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Cathy Property Manager
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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOTS
D SOL
• Ground level condo w/ newer paint & carpets • In ste laundry, new dryer • Open flr plan for living rm & kitchen • Affordable first time or retirement living
M 3702
Janis Post Sales Rep
Tom McDonagh Broker
1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 • Fax: 250-378-6184
• • • •
$113,000
Excellent condition 2 bdrm Sandpiper Ground floor, 6 hi-end appliances Laminate flooring, updated light fixtures Fans in both bdrms, air conditioned
• • • •
$118,000
M 3677
3 bdrms & full bath on upper flr Lvg rm, kitch & laundry on main Laminate flring & paint in last 4 yrs Vinyl windows & recent roofing
• Totally renovated 2 bdrm house on large lot • New gyproc & paint, kitchen & bath • New flooring & fixtures • Stainless steel app & much more….
$119,000
M 3720
• • • •
$127,500
M 3714
Nicely updated 3 bdrm, 3 level townhouse A bathromm on each 3 levels Nice, fully fenced backyard Great 1st time homebuyers & investors
M 3652
• • • •
$138,000
Corner lot on a quiet street 2 bdrm home w/ some newer flooring Nice, big lvg rm & new bathroom Lots of rm to build a shop
M 3675
$139,900
• Recent upgrades to roof, driveway & electrical • Good sized entry/laundry w. rm for office area • Low maintenance yd is fully fenced w/ lots of parking • Nice open floor plan
• • • •
M 3726
M 3718
$140,000
2 bedroom Rancher on a quiet street Electrical upgrade last 5 yrs New vinyl windows & siding New flring, new kitch cabinets, reno’ed bathrm
$144,900
D SOL • Urban living at its finest! • 1 bdrm apt features a modern open concept design • Perfect for entertaining • Granite counter tops, laminate & tile in kitch & bath
• • • •
M 3699
M 3736
$149,000
3 bedroom 1/2 duplex Family oriented neighbourhood New paint, flooring, countertops Large, open backyard
$159,000
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3 bedroom rancher Vinyl windows & siding 9 year old furnace Fenced front & back
M 3708
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$159,900
Covered parking Galley kitch w/ appl & skylite Patio doors from 2nd bdrm or den Nicola River in the back
$165,000
M 3365
• • • •
2 bdrm apt has a modern open floor plan Granite counter tops, SS appliances Has b/i wall a/c & in-unit laundry Urban living at its finest!!
$169,000
M 3700
• Immaculate 3 bdrm, 2 bath home • Newer kitchen, flooring, windows & more • Mature landscaping with fully fenced backyard • Newer wood stove to help keep your heating bill low
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M 3725
M 3722
$179,900
1231 sqft, 3 bdrm, 2 bath home Easy walk to downtown core N/G hookup for BBQ, newer deck 5 appliances, room for RV’s
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$183,000
Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse Heat pump, a/c, high efficient appliances Gas fireplace & many extras Low maintenance property
M 3726
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$219,500
Great starter home in nice area 3 bdrms, 2 baths located on a quiet street Close to schools & park Many upgrades
M 3721
$225,000
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Good size family home on large lot 2 bdrm ste at ground level & 3 up Dbl carport & tons of space Walking distance to schools & corner store
$235,000
M 3713
NEW PRICE
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3 bdrm home on 1.8 acres Newer addition in back is nicely finished Windows upgraded to vinyl dbl glazed Quiet rural setting w/ lots of room
M 3632
$241,000
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Bench location 4 bedroom, 2 bath family home Close to schools & parks Priced to sell!!
M 3689
$244,900
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3 bdrm family home Security system, 80% efficient furnace A/C, new windows, except bathroom Beautiful l/scaping, treed & fenced
M 3687
$249,000
• Bench location-3 bdrm, 2 bath family home • Central air, built-in vac, new furnace 2010 • 12x24 detached wired 220 shop • Nice fenced backyard for privacy
M 3693
$249,900
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$242,900
Well cared for family home 5 bdrm, 3 bath Large 65x120 lot Located in good area
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$259,900
M 3691
4 bedroom home in a quiet location Crown molding, skylights, Granite counters, well designed kitchen Tile & laminate & carpet
M 3709
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$260,000
3 bdrm country charmer on 1.15 ac Lots or original h/wood Dining room has gas f/place Vinyl windows throughout
M 3710
$264,000
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Nice family home on a good street 3 bdrms up, good size lvgrm & dinrm Kitchen has newer cabinets Possible in-law suite
M 3716
$265,000
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4 bdrm home Close to downtown Large yard & huge deck 570sqft shop in back
M 3639
$268,900
RANCHER Very nice 4 bdrm 2.5 bath fam home Close to downtown & schools Central air, security system Garden shed & gazebo
M 3293
$269,000
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Well kept home on cul-de-sac street Varished oak staircase at entry Kitchen has hand crafted birch cabinets Wonderful garden spaces, sun deck & large front lawn
M 3735
$276,000
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Some recent upgrades New ceramic tile flring & windows 3 bdrms up & 2 down Fenced backyd & close to schools
M 3717
• • • •
$289,900
Beautiful open floor plan Double sided fireplace High ceilings Deluxe master bedroom
M 3579
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$299,900
Very private, 4 poss 5 bdrm family home New appliances, central ai & vac 24x40 wired & heated shop Double lot & RV parking
M 3673
$308,000
• 3 bdrm custom Rancher on .27 flat acres • Open flr plan, Mill Creek cabinets, ceramic flring • U/g sprinklers, fully fenced backyard, heated garage • Gazebo w/ 6 person hot tub & RV parking
• • • •
M 3636
M 3723
NEW PRICE
$329,000
Large home w/ all the space you need Total 4 bdrms, 2 bath + 2 bdrm ste 2 car garage & nice sized yard Just a short walk to schools, park & town
• • • •
$329,000
Bench home at end of CDS 4 bdrm, 2 baths, fully finished Large deck, A/C, UG sprinklers Parklike backyard across from crown land
M 3608
$329,000
• 1 ac property w/ easy access to nature trails • 1600 sqft on main floor, nice, open flr plan • Master bdrm has walk-in closet & enste • Only 16 min from town
M 3719
$335,000
• Newly built 1700+sqft Rancher in quiet CDS • Close to downtown, walking trails & schools • Open design-3 lg bdrms, 2 baths & a den • Fully fenced, l/scaped w/ 600sqft garage
M 3695
$349,000
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NEW PRICE
Commercial lot zoned C-3. Off the main exit from Vancouver & Kelowna. All services already in place at property edge. Outstanding exposure. M 3712 $89,900 • • • •
1600 sq ft 3 bdrm rancher on full basement Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac Walking distance to all amenities Lots of parking, low maintenance yard
M 3671
$349,000
• • • •
3 level split home in d/t location H/wood flring, sunken lvgrm Open concept design 3 bdrms up w/ soaker tub in master ste
M 3724
$352,500
• Wonderful family home on quiet cul-desac • 4 bdrms, 2 baths + enste + 2 bdrm legal ste • New roof, h/w tank 2 yrs old • Lge 2 car garage, fenced bkyd w/ deck
M 3727
$359,000
• • • •
Beautiful rancher w/ full bsmt 2 bdrm ste has own laundry Appliances included Located on a nice & quiet st
M 3678
$349,000
• Relax in the pool • 3 lge bdrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings • Lots of renos, over 14,00sqft lot U/g sprinklers • Lge sundeck w/ great views of valley & city
• • • •
M 3529
M 3664
$362,000
Do you want comfort?? Open floor plan, crown mouldings Quality appliances & light fixtures Cherry h/wood flring w/ Travertine tiles
$369,000
• Main has 3 bdrms, 3 baths, open kitch/ lvgrm • 9’ ceilings, maple cabinets/granite counter tops • Bsmt has 2 bdrm legal ste, rec/games room • HST paid!!
M 3731
$379,000
• Main has 3 bdrms, 3 baths, open kitch/ lvgrm • 9’ ceilings, maple cabinets/granite counter tops • Bsmt has 2 bdrm legal ste, rec/games room • HST paid!!
M 3732
$379,000
• • • •
9.88 acres in Petit Creek 3 bedroom home with solarium Drilled well produces 157gpm Fenced & cross-fenced-3 bay shop
M 3578
$398,000
$5000 appliance bonus!!
• • • •
Three bedrooms & a den Open concept design Beautiful views Home warranty
M 3665
• • • •
$399,900
One of a kind in Merritt!! Close to 4000sqft on 2 flrs Giant brick fireplace in bsmt Sauna w/ dual shower, dbl garage
M 3638
$410,000
• Executive 5 bdrm, 4 bath family home • Amazing chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops • Remodeled main & bsmt bathrooms • Inground pool & private backyard
M 3701
$439,000
• Spacious 6000+sqft completed living space • 6 bdrms, 5.5 baths-luxurious master bdrm • Dream kitchen, lge games rm, bar rm w/ bar • Large 3 bay garage-RV parking
• • • •
M 3440
M 3651
$459,900
Executive 3 bdrm rancher Riverfront, .55 acres Completely landscaped, flat property Hardwood thruout, incredibly private
$485,000
Great flat lot in popular subdivision. Close to elementary schools. Minutes from walking trails & downtown shopping. Services are at lot line and priced to sell. M 3674 $65,000 Fully serviced R-2 lot, close to schools & d/t. Bring your bldg ideas. Trades considered. M 3274 $72,900
Beautiful river view lot close to downtown. Nice, quiet neighborhood. The uncompromised view never to change. M 3707 $89,000
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New lots in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent setting. Fully services including curbs & storm drain all prepaid by the developer. M 3692 $57,000
Good sized lot, ok for double wide. City services @ prop line. Mountain view in a quiet area. M 3534 $79,000
Very well kept, one owner home 3 good sized bdrm up New flring, counter tops & fixtures Fully fenced backyard, close to schools
M 3690
Cheapest lot listed for sale in all of Merritt! Upper Bench neighbourhood - Grandview Heights. Underground services to lot line. Bargain price and NO HST!! M 3616 $55,000
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Over 3000 sqft 4+ bdrm home on 9.91 ac. 18’ ceiling - magnificent views Hickory cabinets, maple floors, Walk-out daylight basement Central air, u\g sprinklers & more
M 3688
$499,900
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Wonderful executive home on the Bench Totally finished 4 level split Gourmet kitchen, 5 bdrms, 3 baths Fantastic views from deck
M 3612
$529,000
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Exquisite 3 bdrm Rancher Detached shop on .5 acre Hdwd flrs & custom window coverings Easy access & very private
M 3497
$540,000
• Privacy on 39+ acres in Sunshine Valley • 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath log home w/ vaulted ceilings • 272 sqft guest cottage w/ bathroom • 6 fruit trees, underground sprinklers
M 3625
$650,000
Block bldg on Nicola Ave. 2500 sqft adjacent lot is included. Retail exposure. M 3649 $289,000 Retail on Quilchena totals 3966sqft. 2nd floor has 6 residential apartments. Gross income is close to $55,000/annum. New boiler, roof, overall well maintained M 3698 $395,000 Amazing opportunity in downtown Merritt. 12,000sqft commercial building for purchase or lease @&6/sqft. Over 10,500sqft of retail space. Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue. M 3697 $850,000
2 lots on Eagle Crescent w/ no building restrictions. Plans available w/ the builder. Close to all amenities. M 3679-3680 $95,000 Desired Bench location. Owner pd GDT & WR charge. Phase 2 w/ gorgeous views. All u/g services. M 3570 $99,000 Extra lge double lot. 2 city water & sewage hookups. Private setting, flat site. Easy access w/ paved roads. M 3495 $100,000 Nicola Lakeshore Estates. 1.1 ac 15 min from Merritt. Enjoy the outdoors and build your dream home. M 3572 $195,000 24 acres in beautiful Sunshine Valley. Treed lot, very private, easy access. Many potential building sites. Hydro & phone lines to property line. M 3603 $227,000 247’ lake front w/winding trail to site. Great views of the valley & water below. Community water in place, power @ lot line. Easy access off hwy & quiet enjoyment M 3728 $242,500 Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake. 3km to Quilchena Hotel. Close to Merritt & Kamloops. Private access to lake. M 3478 $349,000
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• • • •
2 bdrm in Strata unit in Sandpiper Easy walk to downtown core Bus service only moments away Laundry rm & air conditioning
M 3684
$114,000
• • • •
Commercial lot-C3 zoning Good investment property Tenant pays $700/month + utilities Lane access & close to downtown
M 3703
$114,000
John Issac Sales Rep
250-378-6181
www.realtor.ca
tommcdongh@royallepage.ca
250-315-3672
250-378-1586
250-280-7253
250-315-3503
250-315-5178
250-378-7795
janispost@royallepage.ca
johnissac@telus.net
angelatexmo@royallepage.ca
dward@royallepage.ca
kbonneteau@telus.net
vickymartin@telus.net
Angela Texmo Sales Rep
Don Ward Sales Rep
Karen Bonneteau Sales Rep
Vicky Martin Sales Rep
Cathy Property Manager
Lynda Property Manager
250-378-1996
250-378-6181
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOTS
D SOL
• Ground level condo w/ newer paint & carpets • In ste laundry, new dryer • Open flr plan for living rm & kitchen • Affordable first time or retirement living
M 3702
Janis Post Sales Rep
Tom McDonagh Broker
1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 • Fax: 250-378-6184
• • • •
$113,000
Excellent condition 2 bdrm Sandpiper Ground floor, 6 hi-end appliances Laminate flooring, updated light fixtures Fans in both bdrms, air conditioned
• • • •
$118,000
M 3677
3 bdrms & full bath on upper flr Lvg rm, kitch & laundry on main Laminate flring & paint in last 4 yrs Vinyl windows & recent roofing
• Totally renovated 2 bdrm house on large lot • New gyproc & paint, kitchen & bath • New flooring & fixtures • Stainless steel app & much more….
$119,000
M 3720
• • • •
$127,500
M 3714
Nicely updated 3 bdrm, 3 level townhouse A bathromm on each 3 levels Nice, fully fenced backyard Great 1st time homebuyers & investors
M 3652
• • • •
$138,000
Corner lot on a quiet street 2 bdrm home w/ some newer flooring Nice, big lvg rm & new bathroom Lots of rm to build a shop
M 3675
$139,900
• Recent upgrades to roof, driveway & electrical • Good sized entry/laundry w. rm for office area • Low maintenance yd is fully fenced w/ lots of parking • Nice open floor plan
• • • •
M 3726
M 3718
$140,000
2 bedroom Rancher on a quiet street Electrical upgrade last 5 yrs New vinyl windows & siding New flring, new kitch cabinets, reno’ed bathrm
$144,900
D SOL • Urban living at its finest! • 1 bdrm apt features a modern open concept design • Perfect for entertaining • Granite counter tops, laminate & tile in kitch & bath
• • • •
M 3699
M 3736
$149,000
3 bedroom 1/2 duplex Family oriented neighbourhood New paint, flooring, countertops Large, open backyard
$159,000
• • • •
3 bedroom rancher Vinyl windows & siding 9 year old furnace Fenced front & back
M 3708
• • • •
$159,900
Covered parking Galley kitch w/ appl & skylite Patio doors from 2nd bdrm or den Nicola River in the back
$165,000
M 3365
• • • •
2 bdrm apt has a modern open floor plan Granite counter tops, SS appliances Has b/i wall a/c & in-unit laundry Urban living at its finest!!
$169,000
M 3700
• Immaculate 3 bdrm, 2 bath home • Newer kitchen, flooring, windows & more • Mature landscaping with fully fenced backyard • Newer wood stove to help keep your heating bill low
• • • •
M 3725
M 3722
$179,900
1231 sqft, 3 bdrm, 2 bath home Easy walk to downtown core N/G hookup for BBQ, newer deck 5 appliances, room for RV’s
• • • •
$183,000
Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse Heat pump, a/c, high efficient appliances Gas fireplace & many extras Low maintenance property
M 3726
• • • •
$219,500
Great starter home in nice area 3 bdrms, 2 baths located on a quiet street Close to schools & park Many upgrades
M 3721
$225,000
• • • •
Good size family home on large lot 2 bdrm ste at ground level & 3 up Dbl carport & tons of space Walking distance to schools & corner store
$235,000
M 3713
NEW PRICE
• • • •
3 bdrm home on 1.8 acres Newer addition in back is nicely finished Windows upgraded to vinyl dbl glazed Quiet rural setting w/ lots of room
M 3632
$241,000
• • • •
Bench location 4 bedroom, 2 bath family home Close to schools & parks Priced to sell!!
M 3689
$244,900
• • • •
3 bdrm family home Security system, 80% efficient furnace A/C, new windows, except bathroom Beautiful l/scaping, treed & fenced
M 3687
$249,000
• Bench location-3 bdrm, 2 bath family home • Central air, built-in vac, new furnace 2010 • 12x24 detached wired 220 shop • Nice fenced backyard for privacy
M 3693
$249,900
• • • •
• • • •
$242,900
Well cared for family home 5 bdrm, 3 bath Large 65x120 lot Located in good area
• • • •
$259,900
M 3691
4 bedroom home in a quiet location Crown molding, skylights, Granite counters, well designed kitchen Tile & laminate & carpet
M 3709
• • • •
$260,000
3 bdrm country charmer on 1.15 ac Lots or original h/wood Dining room has gas f/place Vinyl windows throughout
M 3710
$264,000
• • • •
Nice family home on a good street 3 bdrms up, good size lvgrm & dinrm Kitchen has newer cabinets Possible in-law suite
M 3716
$265,000
• • • •
4 bdrm home Close to downtown Large yard & huge deck 570sqft shop in back
M 3639
$268,900
RANCHER Very nice 4 bdrm 2.5 bath fam home Close to downtown & schools Central air, security system Garden shed & gazebo
M 3293
$269,000
• • • •
Well kept home on cul-de-sac street Varished oak staircase at entry Kitchen has hand crafted birch cabinets Wonderful garden spaces, sun deck & large front lawn
M 3735
$276,000
• • • •
Some recent upgrades New ceramic tile flring & windows 3 bdrms up & 2 down Fenced backyd & close to schools
M 3717
• • • •
$289,900
Beautiful open floor plan Double sided fireplace High ceilings Deluxe master bedroom
M 3579
• • • •
$299,900
Very private, 4 poss 5 bdrm family home New appliances, central ai & vac 24x40 wired & heated shop Double lot & RV parking
M 3673
$308,000
• 3 bdrm custom Rancher on .27 flat acres • Open flr plan, Mill Creek cabinets, ceramic flring • U/g sprinklers, fully fenced backyard, heated garage • Gazebo w/ 6 person hot tub & RV parking
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M 3636
M 3723
NEW PRICE
$329,000
Large home w/ all the space you need Total 4 bdrms, 2 bath + 2 bdrm ste 2 car garage & nice sized yard Just a short walk to schools, park & town
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$329,000
Bench home at end of CDS 4 bdrm, 2 baths, fully finished Large deck, A/C, UG sprinklers Parklike backyard across from crown land
M 3608
$329,000
• 1 ac property w/ easy access to nature trails • 1600 sqft on main floor, nice, open flr plan • Master bdrm has walk-in closet & enste • Only 16 min from town
M 3719
$335,000
• Newly built 1700+sqft Rancher in quiet CDS • Close to downtown, walking trails & schools • Open design-3 lg bdrms, 2 baths & a den • Fully fenced, l/scaped w/ 600sqft garage
M 3695
$349,000
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Commercial lot zoned C-3. Off the main exit from Vancouver & Kelowna. All services already in place at property edge. Outstanding exposure. M 3712 $89,900 • • • •
1600 sq ft 3 bdrm rancher on full basement Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac Walking distance to all amenities Lots of parking, low maintenance yard
M 3671
$349,000
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3 level split home in d/t location H/wood flring, sunken lvgrm Open concept design 3 bdrms up w/ soaker tub in master ste
M 3724
$352,500
• Wonderful family home on quiet cul-desac • 4 bdrms, 2 baths + enste + 2 bdrm legal ste • New roof, h/w tank 2 yrs old • Lge 2 car garage, fenced bkyd w/ deck
M 3727
$359,000
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Beautiful rancher w/ full bsmt 2 bdrm ste has own laundry Appliances included Located on a nice & quiet st
M 3678
$349,000
• Relax in the pool • 3 lge bdrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings • Lots of renos, over 14,00sqft lot U/g sprinklers • Lge sundeck w/ great views of valley & city
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M 3529
M 3664
$362,000
Do you want comfort?? Open floor plan, crown mouldings Quality appliances & light fixtures Cherry h/wood flring w/ Travertine tiles
$369,000
• Main has 3 bdrms, 3 baths, open kitch/ lvgrm • 9’ ceilings, maple cabinets/granite counter tops • Bsmt has 2 bdrm legal ste, rec/games room • HST paid!!
M 3731
$379,000
• Main has 3 bdrms, 3 baths, open kitch/ lvgrm • 9’ ceilings, maple cabinets/granite counter tops • Bsmt has 2 bdrm legal ste, rec/games room • HST paid!!
M 3732
$379,000
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9.88 acres in Petit Creek 3 bedroom home with solarium Drilled well produces 157gpm Fenced & cross-fenced-3 bay shop
M 3578
$398,000
$5000 appliance bonus!!
• • • •
Three bedrooms & a den Open concept design Beautiful views Home warranty
M 3665
• • • •
$399,900
One of a kind in Merritt!! Close to 4000sqft on 2 flrs Giant brick fireplace in bsmt Sauna w/ dual shower, dbl garage
M 3638
$410,000
• Executive 5 bdrm, 4 bath family home • Amazing chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops • Remodeled main & bsmt bathrooms • Inground pool & private backyard
M 3701
$439,000
• Spacious 6000+sqft completed living space • 6 bdrms, 5.5 baths-luxurious master bdrm • Dream kitchen, lge games rm, bar rm w/ bar • Large 3 bay garage-RV parking
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M 3440
M 3651
$459,900
Executive 3 bdrm rancher Riverfront, .55 acres Completely landscaped, flat property Hardwood thruout, incredibly private
$485,000
Great flat lot in popular subdivision. Close to elementary schools. Minutes from walking trails & downtown shopping. Services are at lot line and priced to sell. M 3674 $65,000 Fully serviced R-2 lot, close to schools & d/t. Bring your bldg ideas. Trades considered. M 3274 $72,900
Beautiful river view lot close to downtown. Nice, quiet neighborhood. The uncompromised view never to change. M 3707 $89,000
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New lots in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent setting. Fully services including curbs & storm drain all prepaid by the developer. M 3692 $57,000
Good sized lot, ok for double wide. City services @ prop line. Mountain view in a quiet area. M 3534 $79,000
Very well kept, one owner home 3 good sized bdrm up New flring, counter tops & fixtures Fully fenced backyard, close to schools
M 3690
Cheapest lot listed for sale in all of Merritt! Upper Bench neighbourhood - Grandview Heights. Underground services to lot line. Bargain price and NO HST!! M 3616 $55,000
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Over 3000 sqft 4+ bdrm home on 9.91 ac. 18’ ceiling - magnificent views Hickory cabinets, maple floors, Walk-out daylight basement Central air, u\g sprinklers & more
M 3688
$499,900
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Wonderful executive home on the Bench Totally finished 4 level split Gourmet kitchen, 5 bdrms, 3 baths Fantastic views from deck
M 3612
$529,000
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Exquisite 3 bdrm Rancher Detached shop on .5 acre Hdwd flrs & custom window coverings Easy access & very private
M 3497
$540,000
• Privacy on 39+ acres in Sunshine Valley • 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath log home w/ vaulted ceilings • 272 sqft guest cottage w/ bathroom • 6 fruit trees, underground sprinklers
M 3625
$650,000
Block bldg on Nicola Ave. 2500 sqft adjacent lot is included. Retail exposure. M 3649 $289,000 Retail on Quilchena totals 3966sqft. 2nd floor has 6 residential apartments. Gross income is close to $55,000/annum. New boiler, roof, overall well maintained M 3698 $395,000 Amazing opportunity in downtown Merritt. 12,000sqft commercial building for purchase or lease @&6/sqft. Over 10,500sqft of retail space. Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue. M 3697 $850,000
2 lots on Eagle Crescent w/ no building restrictions. Plans available w/ the builder. Close to all amenities. M 3679-3680 $95,000 Desired Bench location. Owner pd GDT & WR charge. Phase 2 w/ gorgeous views. All u/g services. M 3570 $99,000 Extra lge double lot. 2 city water & sewage hookups. Private setting, flat site. Easy access w/ paved roads. M 3495 $100,000 Nicola Lakeshore Estates. 1.1 ac 15 min from Merritt. Enjoy the outdoors and build your dream home. M 3572 $195,000 24 acres in beautiful Sunshine Valley. Treed lot, very private, easy access. Many potential building sites. Hydro & phone lines to property line. M 3603 $227,000 247’ lake front w/winding trail to site. Great views of the valley & water below. Community water in place, power @ lot line. Easy access off hwy & quiet enjoyment M 3728 $242,500 Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake. 3km to Quilchena Hotel. Close to Merritt & Kamloops. Private access to lake. M 3478 $349,000
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WorkSafeBC has ordered inspections of all B.C. sawmills after a second catastrophic explosion in four months has put the focus on the hazards of processing dry beetle-killed logs in B.C. Interior sawmills. Labour Minister Margaret MacDiarmid said the order went out Tuesday morning, as firefighters were still dealing with the fire following Monday evening’s mill explosion and fire in Prince George. “There is a common factor here, and we’re all aware of it, and it’s sawdust,” MacDiarmid said. “So although we don’t know what caused the initial fires or explosions, we know that sawdust may be a factor.” MacDiarmid said WorkSafeBC does not have a specific policy for dust control in mills. A meeting is being convened Wednesday with government, WorkSafeBC, industry and union representatives to determine their next steps. The B.C. Coroners Service confirmed one of 25 mill employees on site died after an explosion rocked the Lakeland Mills sawmill in Prince George Monday evening. The explosion and fire occurred suddenly on night shift, similar to the Jan. 20 explosion at the Babine Forest Products mill in Burns Lake that killed two workers and destroyed the mill. Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson called for an investigation of hazards for all B.C. mills that process dry logs from the mountain pine beetle infestation. He said mills have already added saw guards and nets to protect employees from logs that break apart when they hit a saw blade. Simpson said there are anecdotal reports of combustion of fine dust and
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and must look at changes in their system to deal with it,” Simpson said. The Lakeland mill’s primary products are premium grade, precision endtrimmed kiln dried 2x4 studs, as well as 2x6 and 2x3 studs, and 1x3 and 1x4 board stock. Byproducts include wood chips and hog fuel. Lakeland has two partnerships to supply bioenergy fibre for the Prince George District Energy System and the University of Northern B.C. gasification system.
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Avoiding selfishness and indulging in His and our interests
NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH When the famous Bible teacher Dr. Henry Ironside was young and recently married, he gave vent to his personal feelings
now and then. One Sunday, having preached five times, he was on his way home and sat feeling sorry for himself. When his wife said something to him, he answered her curtly. When she rebuked him, he replied, “Don’t you realize that I am worn out?” She responded, “Well, if you think you have something to complain about, look at me! I have had to listen
to you five times and am equally tired as you.” Dr. Ironside had to apologize. He realized that no Christian has the right to let his personal feelings lead him to wound others in order to indulge his own selfish mood. Selfishness is perhaps the chief form of pride and the root principle of sin. Self and God are two contrasting life
principles and goals. Chapter four in the New Testament book of James is a key passage on the theme of self. It describes the inner working of the human soul. In James 4:1-4, we see how God sees the human heart. Self-interest, rather than the Holy Spirit, regulates the lives of many. The result is not only personal frustration but discord with
others. The source of “quarrels and conflicts” among believers is the self-pleasing that dominates members of a group. When everyone thinks of himself most important, harmony and cooperation are unlikely. “Lust,” in this passage, refers to sensual passion, but it can also mean any strong desire for what is not God’s will.
It causes unrest , divided loyalties, and frustration in the life of Christians. They complain about their lack of peace, but too often they do not get victory because they really do not want it more than they want their own selfish indulgence. Evangelist George Mueller of Bristol once said of himself, “When I face my own heart honestly, I discover that 95% of my problems
are myself and my own selfish desires.” Verse 2 is a description of frustrated sinful desire. The context shows that James is speaking about backslidden worldly believers. No one can find real satisfaction in sinning, but a Christian finds even less. The reason is that he has to defy the inner witness of the Holy
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WƵďůŝĐ ŶŽƟĐĞ͗ ƌŝƟƐŚ ŽůƵŵďŝĂ hƟůŝƟĞƐ ŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ FORTISBC ENERGY UTILITIES INTEND TO AMALGAMATE NATURAL GAS SERVICE IN B.C. AND IMPLEMENT COMMON RATES On April 11, 2012, the FortisBC Energy Utilities applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission to amalgamate their natural gas utilities across the province and to implement common rates and services across their service areas starting January 1, 2014. Currently, FortisBC Energy Utilities is made up of three separate natural gas companies, operating in six service areas. The companies have their own services, service agreements (tariffs) and rates. If approved, the application would combine the three companies into one, under a single tariff, with common rates for the various regions. This Application has different implications for customers in each service area. If approved, customers in the Vancouver Island and Whistler service areas will see rate decreases, while customers in the Lower Mainland, Columbia, Inland, and Fort Nelson service areas will see an overall rate increase. PUBLIC REVIEW PROCESS The Commission is initiating a review of FortisBC Energy Utilities’ Application. To view the timetable for this hearing and the Application go to www.bcuc.com select “Current Applications” under “Quick Links” and scroll to “FEU Common Rates, Amalgamation and Rate Design.” HOW TO GET INVOLVED If you wish to participate actively in the review process, you may register as an Intervener or an Interested Party with the Commission Secretary in writing, using the contact information at the end of this notice. All submissions and/or correspondence received from active participants or the general public relating to the Application will be placed on the public record and posted to the Commission’s website. If you wish to attend the Public Workshop or the Procedural Conference please register with the Commission Secretary using the contact information at the end of this Notice. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER For more information please contact Ms. Alanna Gillis, Acting Commission Secretary at Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com or using the Commission contact information.
WORKSHOP FortisBC Energy will explain the Application and answer questions. Date
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PROCEDURAL CONFERENCE The Commission will consider the regulatory process to review the Application. Date
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VIEW THE APPLICATION The Application and all supporting documentation are available on the Commission’s website on the Current Applications page (www.bcuc.com) and on the FortisBC website (www.fortisbc.com). If you would like to review the material in hard copy, it is available at the locations below: FortisBC Energy Utilities Inc. Head Office 16705 Fraser Highway Surrey, BC V4N 0E8
FortisBC Energy Utilities Inc. Kelowna Office 1975 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 7V7
FortisBC Energy Utilities Inc. Victoria Office 320 Garbally Road Victoria, BC V8T 2K1
FortisBC Energy Utilities Inc. Fort Nelson Office 3901 Nahanni Drive Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0
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Live to 100: tips for healthy aging DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN The number of people living longer is increasing dramatically. An estimated 4.2 million U.S. residents now fall into the age group of the “oldest old”—85 years and older—with more than 40,000 having reached the age of 100. In fact, centenarians (those 100 and older) are the fastest-growing subpopulation of the elderly, and by 2050, according to census projections, 1 million Americans will celebrate their 100th birthdays. At the same time, a growing body of evidence suggests that good genes are only a small part of the longevity puzzle. In fact, researchers now believe that chronic illness is not an inevitable consequence of aging, but it results more often from lifestyle choices that we’re perfectly free to reject. So what are centenarians’ secrets to healthy old age? Experts recommend the following: Embrace a Positive Attitude Centenarians tend be very optimistic and always hope for the best. According to research, having a positive attitude is key to the ability to live longer and can lead to a healthier, higher quality of life. Researchers speculate that positive emotions may directly affect overall health, perhaps through direct mechanisms, such as immune function, or indirectly, for example, by strengthening social support networks. Stimulate Your Mind Research shows the more educated we are,
the longer we live. And the benefits of education are even more pronounced when learning continues throughout our lives. Most centenarians take advantage of opportunities and possibilities that have not been available to them earlier in their lives, such as second careers, volunteer activities, musical instruction, writing, various classes in areas of interest or travel. In addition, you may want to consider mentally challenging activities such as crossword puzzles or learning a new language. Limit Stress and Stay Connected Protect your mental and physical health by managing your stress at work and at home. Humor, meditation, exercise and optimism are good ways to naturally reduce stress and relieve tension. Stay in touch with family and friends. Those who maintain a close network of social support do best. Social contacts may encourage us to take better care of ourselves— by cutting down on smoking and drinking, for example, or seeking medical treatment earlier for symptoms that may indicate serious problems. Friends may also help us get through difficult times by offering coping mechanisms and having a positive effect on mood and self-esteem. Take Advantage of Your Genes Good health practices will help you make up for at least some of the genetic difference between you and centenarians. Essentially, you can compensate for bad genes by healthy living— or ruin perfectly good genes with poor habits. Smoking and excessive alcohol intake, for example, increases the risk of many chronic diseases. As you age, be sure to
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gain and maintain good health, pay special attention to eating efficiently. Choose foods that maximize nutritional value and minimize calories. Overly processed foods often contain more calories and fewer nutrients Choose, instead, whole, natural foods like fruits and vegetables, whole grains, good (unsaturated) fats, nuts, legumes and healthy sources of protein (white meat, fish and eggs). Chiropractic Care Can Help Talk to your doctor of chiropractic about other ways to improve your quality of life Doctors of chiropractic are trained and licensed to examine and treat the entire body with specific emphasis on the nervous and musculoskeletal systems, wellness
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Logan Lake’s a busy place to be Extraordinary angels ready for dispatch in challenging times
BARRIE OGDEN BARRIE’S BANTER I don’t know about you, but I discover over and over again that extraordinary angels are dispatched to assist me at challenging times and that’s what happened on Monday when my computer’s modem died preventing my connection to the larger world and the special people in my life, which includes the Editor of the Merritt Herald. I was all ready to send this week’s story to the paper but with a broken journalistic tool and no email access, I was going to be hooped.
And then, I was reminded that Mel Gustafson is a computer genius and when I called, he came to my rescue. Good thing that Mel speaks technological English and knows what “they” were talking about with the result Telus is coming on Thursday and, hopefully, all will be well, even if not soon enough to make me totally happy. Something I was anxious to talk about this week was the guest speaker at the Seniors’ monthly meeting on April 19. Folks obviously recognized a great opportunity to meet Cpl. Kat Thain with the result there was a “full house” as she offered information about criminal events as well as extremely valuable safety tips that are relevant to everyone in the community, not just seniors. One of the points Cpl. Thain
‘One of the points Cpl. Thain made was the importance of locking up both homes and cars.’ made was the importance of locking up both homes and cars. She made the observation that Logan Lakers, feeling safe and secure, far too often leave their vehicles unlocked with valuables clearly visible inside. Afterwards, one of those at the meeting came up to Cpl.Thain to announce that, after the meeting, he’d gone out to lock up his car because his wife had left “stuff ” on the front seat. As well as providing important community safety solutions, the event was another opportunity for people to meet our new detachment commander who offers
the community and surrounding region an officer who, on one hand, is approachable and caring while, on the other, is firm and not one to put up with “b.s”. The meeting was also an opportunity for Mike Maloney to announce the Bike Rodeo, a free event sponsored by Citizens on Patrol which happens on Saturday, April 28 inside the Rec Centre. Grades K – 4 will be showing off their skills from 9 – 11:30 a.m. while Grades 5 – 12 will take centre stage from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. So folks, let’s all turn out to support our kids and our C.O.P. volunteers
who, together with our R.C.M.P. members, genuinely care about the safety of our youth. Tickets are now on sale from Logan Lake Lions Club members for their 30th annual Steak and Lobsterfest on May 26. Depending on the number of tickets sold, the event will be held either in the Curling Club or in the arena. Your menu choices which include, steak only, lobster only, steak and lobster, extra lobster, will determine ticket prices. After dinner, there’ll be a dance with D.J., John Allison. No minors after 9 p.m. and no smoking but there will be designated drivers for those wishing to partake of the beer and wine bar. For more information and/or to buy tickets, please call Mel Thistlethwaite at 250523-6889.
City Council highlights for April 17 • Council received the 2011 Annual Financial Statements that were prepared by KPMG, Logan Lake Chartered Accountants; Council received an update on the Highland Valley Copper Feral Horse Management Program. • Later this year, a capture program will
be initiated and the horses will be rehomed by local First Nations; Council will be meeting School Trustee Cara McKelvey to discuss outstanding issues; • Council is sponsoring a Late Resolution to the upcoming SILGA Conference dealing with to and from work insurance require-
ments for their vehicles while attending Council business; • Council awarded a contract to develop an Age Friendly Community Plan to Western Canada Accessibility and Enhancement Consulting at a cost not to exceed $14,655.20. • The District has received a grant of
$20,000 to do this work; • Council renewed the Logan Lake Ranch and Country Club Society Hayfield Lease for a three-year term commencing May 1, 2012; • Council was advised that the servicing work for the Aralia Place extension Phase 1 will be completed May 31, 2012 and
the servicing work for the Chartrand Commercial Subdivision will be completed by June 2012; • Council amended the current lease with Logan Lake Search and Rescue to remove the provision of having the group fence their compound in the District’s Public Works area.
Our need is to want what’s right, not selfishness From Page 19 Spirit, God’s Word, and his own enlightened conscience. Instead of fighting for what we want, we
ought to pray about it and accept God’s answer, whether it’s a “yes” or a “no”. Sometimes God does not answer our prayers because we are asking
for the wrong thing or with the wrong motive (v. 3). The Christians to whom James wrote were not getting answers to some of their prayers
because their desires were wrong. Our great need is to want the right things, things that will be for God’s glory and for our good.
There is no prayer that we all need to pray as much as the prayer that we may love what God commands and desire what He promises.
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MSS Panthers take Lightning by storm By Ian Webster THE HERALD
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The Merritt Secondary School girls’ soccer team certainly started its season off on the right foot as the Panthers defeated the Logan Lake Lightning 4-0 on Monday of this week. The MSS lasses took advantage of a strong tailwind to complete all their scoring in the opening half of the game. Madison Webber was the first to put the ball in the back of the Lightning net, followed shortly thereafter by Bhavan Panghali, Simran Lalli and Zoya Khan. Three of Merritt’s four goals came directly from crosses into the box that were finished by either a tap-in or a volley. The Panthers, who are coached by viceprincipal Darren Coates,
allowed the Lightning very few scoring chances of their own. Fullbacks Kelsey Walder, Aliyah Rodominski, Katie Huber and Kaitlyn Suzuki consistently steered the ball out of danger all game long, while centre halfback Cassie Anderson showed great leadership and ball control in the middle of the field, and executed several dangerous corner kicks. The Panthers are back in action today, Thursday, against the Ashcroft Rams. They are also scheduled to take part in a one-day jamboree in Kamloops on Saturday. Merritt Secondary’s only home game of this abbreviated soccer season is next Thursday at 4 p.m. when the Panthers host Clearwater at the Central School playing fields.
Ladies’ Volleyfest this weekend
A total of 39 teams from all regions of southern B.C. will be taking part in this weekend’s 20th annual Ladies’ Volleyfest tournament. The three-day event begins round robin play Friday at 5 p.m. and runs through until the champion finals early Sunday afternoon. Games will be held at both Merritt Secondary School and Coquihalla Middle School all three days, and at Collettville Elementary School on Saturday only. According to Merritt Volleyball Association spokesperson Angela Russell, there are a dozen local volleyball teams entered. They include Jodi Latremouille’s Suck It Up Princess squad in the elite Competitive 1 division, and the Powder Puff Girls (a local club volleyball youth team) and Gloria Sheena’s I-DA-HO crew in the Competitive 2 category. All-told, nine Merritt-based teams are entered in the busy Recreational division: Girls With Balls, Big Bad Bruins, Brew Crew, Bumpettes, GI Janes, Serve-ivors, Kiss My Pass, Party Rockers and Super Neons. Expect to see lots of heroic and bad-assed play on the courts all weekend as the theme for both MVA Volleyfest tournaments this year is ‘Superheroes and Villains.
PANTHER POWER (top) Madison Webber (17) scores Merritt Secondary’s first goal versus Logan Lake on Monday. (bottom) Fullback Aliyah Rodminski challenges a Lightning forward for the ball during second half play. Ian Webster/Herald
Local runner conquers famous Boston Marathon By Jade Swartzberg THE HERALD
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COOL RUNNIN’ Merritt’s Kevin Black emerges from a water station during his running of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16. Photo courtesy marathonfoto.com
Established in 1897, the Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon, and one of the most popular road racing events on the globe. Over 20,000 topnotch athletes qualify to run the race each year, and over 500,000 spectators line the 26-mile course to cheer on the participants. This year, on April 16 - known as Marathon Monday to Boston natives - Merritt runner Kevin Black competed in the historic event against the world’s fastest runners and finished in the top ten per cent of the field. “This was a once in a lifetime event for me,” said Black who only started running two years ago. “The energy level is electric.”
When Black started running officially on Jan. 15, 2010, he meant simply to make a lifestyle change, not necessarily compete in the race that is on every serious runner’s “bucket list.” Though an athlete when he was younger, Black said he was definitely not a runner. “I wouldn’t even run down the block,” he jokes now. While it took a bit of time to get used to running solo after his history of team sports, Black soon got used to the long, lonely training runs and things took off from there. Soon he had signed up for the 2010 San Francisco marathon, which he completed in 3:26.51. He followed that race with another - the 2011 California International in Sacramento - which he
finished with a personal best of 3:06.53 (nearly 20 minutes faster than the first). It qualified him for the famed Boston Marathon this year. In the interval between Sacramento and Boston, Black, who works as the School District 58 secretary-treasurer, meant to run two more marathons, but lost three and a half months of training when he pulled his hamstring. “It was frustrating not being able to train for a while, but I went to rehab and eventually got back to it,” he said. Leading up to Boston, Black said he wasn’t sure what to expect. “I’d like to do well, but I guess I need to go run with a smile on my face, happy that I get to run the Boston Marathon.” This attitude was
reinforced, when days before the race, organizers sent out a couple of disclaimer emails warning racers of unusually high temperature predictions. The emails warned runners to enjoy the experience rather than trying for a personal best, and even gave them the option to defer till next year. Black said that, in fact. nearly 4,000 people chose to do so. Weather forecasts were spot on, because race day temperatures soared, reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 32 degrees Celsius) compared to 56 degrees Fahrenheit in 2011. Black, and the other runners who were bused to the start line, had to wait several hours in the heat. He said that it felt like he had already run 10 kilometres by the time the race began for him
around 10 a.m. “After the first couple of miles, I still felt like I could do really well, but by the third mile reality set in and I thought I better just enjoy the day,” he said. And there certainly was a lot to enjoy. Along the course, spectators cheered the runners on and many offered them ice, oranges and even popsicles to cool them down. The local fire department had hooked up the hydrants so they sprayed water on the runners as they went past. Black said the energy was intense as he passed the “mile of screams” - a stretch of the course that goes by an all-girls college where students hold signs and offer the runners kisses as they run past.
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Barbarians maul Grizzlies in rugby action
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The Merritt Barbarians men’s rugby team won its first-ever away game on the weekend, defeating the West Kelowna Grizzlies 37-12 on Sunday. Eric Schmidt and Darris Routley paced the Merritt attack with two tries each, while Cody Schindler, Jonathan Cooke and Sam Carroll all added single tries. Carroll also kicked a two-point conversion. According to Barbarian Nathan Brigden, the Merritt forwards were able to recycle the
ball quickly and cleanly to the backs, and support each other all over the field. Merritt will have a much tougher outing this coming Saturday as they take on the very experienced Vernon Jackals, last year’s league champions. This year’s Barbarians’ squad is coached by Tom Wigglesworth. He can be reached at 250-3789421. The team is still looking for more players. In other rugby action, the Merritt
Secondary senior boys’ team played twice last week. On Wednesday, coach Ryan Reid’s young squad was leading with five minutes to play before giving up two late tries in a 17-10 loss to Gleneagles Secondary from Vancouver. Merritt scorers were Ty Reese and Brandon Torjussson. On Thursday, the MSS boys traveled to Kamloops for a match against the St. Ann’s Crusaders. It was another close contest as the Panthers were edged 15-10. Daniel
Gradinaru and Michael Nicholson recorded Merritt’s two tries. MSS will be hosting Westsyde this Thursday at 4 p.m. at Central School.
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Members of the Orange Thunder and the Green Rangers teams battle for the ball during grades 2 and 3 soccer action at Diamond Vale School on Saturday morning. Ian Webster/Herald
Boston Marathon an unforgettable experience From Page 23 Cresting the top of Heartbreak Hill — an 88 foot ascent over 0.4 miles between mile 20 and 21 — was another milestone moment along the course. “These are experiences I won’t forget,” he said. “For me, it was a big day.” Nearing the finish line, Black was reminded how lucky he was to finish the race when he saw a man carried away on a stretcher only 800 metres from the end. “Normally, I would have sprinted, but I jogged in with my hands over my head, just satis-
fied to have finished.” In the end, Black clocked a time of 3:25.14, which placed him 2,416 out of the 22,480 runners who started the marathon. Though he’d love to return to Boston and try to beat his time, Black says he may be scaling things back a little to spend time with his wife and three young children, who have been nothing but supportive since he started running. They were there when he ran his first marathon in San Francisco, and they were there in Boston, waving at him from Mile 16 as he ran by. In fact, next month,
The Nicola Valley Thunder got their 2012 lacrosse season really rolling on the weekend with a total of five home games on Sunday at the Shulus arena. A very strong Thunder peewee squad, coached by Pete Woodland, enjoyed the most success as they defeated Kelowna 10-1 in their first game Sunday morning, and followed that up with a hardfought 5-5 tie versus Kamloops in the afternoon. In the peewees’ opening contest, they scored five first-period goals to cruise to victory over the Kodiaks. Thunder scorers in the game were Jesse Landerkin (3), Fred and Gordon Ware (2 each), Tom Girard, Nick Anscomb and Travis Simon. In his first-ever appearance in net, Jacob Woodland picked up the win. Against the visiting Jr. Rattlers in the afternoon, the Thunder peewees roared out to an early 3-0 lead in the opening 20 minutes, only to see Kamloops reply with three unanswered goals of their own in the second period. Each team scored twice in the final stanza to settle for the tie. Fred Ware tallied four of the Thunder’s five goals in the matinee match-up while Landerkin scored one. Anthony Tulliani was between the pipes for the Nicola Valley side. With only one substitute player, a short-staffed Thunder novice side was no match for its opposition from Kelowna, losing to the Kodiaks 16-3. Scoring for Nicola Valley were rookie Beckett Finch (2) and Spencer Vaughn. Like their peewee counterparts, the Nicola Valley bantams also played twice on the weekend, hosting a pair of North Okanagan teams. In the early contest, rookie Lane Antoine and Marcelo Bose were the only Thunder scorers in a 7-2 setback to the visiting Knights. Bose had a natural hat trick and his team’s only goals in the afternoon tilt as the Thunder fell again, 8-3. The Nicola Valley midgets were the only local team not to play at home on the weekend. However, on April 16, they hosted Kamloops in their season home opener. Michael Lund scored three times but it wasn’t enough as the Thunder were bitten by the Rattlers 10-6. Other Nicola Valley goals came from Skyler McLeod, Levi Loewen and Jared Murphy. There is just one home game this coming weekend. On Sunday, at 3 p.m. at the Shulus arena, the midgets host the Shuswap Outlaws. All five divisions of local lacrosse are still looking for additional players. Anyone interested can go to the Merritt Civic Centre or Aquatic Centre to get more information and/or to register.
Kevin Black Photo courtesy marathonfoto.com
Black will have the chance to support his wife, Diane, who seems to have caught the running bug from him. She is scheduled to compete in her first half-marathon at the BMO Marathon in Vancouver in May.
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THE BIG STOPPER Nicola Valley peewee netminder Anthony Tulliani stops a point-blank shot by a Kamloops Rattler forward during Thunder lacrosse action at the Shulus arena on Saturday. The two teams tied 5-5. Ian Webster/Herald
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a ride you won’t forget while you fundraise for fantastic prizes! H&S Big Bike is coming to Merritt Monday May 7th. Contact Lianna @ 250-378-3938 or ljansen@h&sf.bc.ca to enter a team or join a team for them. See how your support makes a difference at bigbike.ca CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH Samoan Male Quartet “Keepers of the Faith”, Monday, May 14, 7:00 p.m. Free admission. For more information call Karel 250-523-9086. Music sample at www. keepersofthefaith.com NV WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Nicola Valley Women’s Wo ome men’ n s Institute Inst In stitutee
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Spring Fashion Show Saturday, May 5 at 1:00 pm. in the Merritt Seniors Hall. Tickets are available from Bev 378-2536, or June 378-5225 or at the door. Hurry! Tickets are going fast! MERRITT NAVY LEAGUE CADET CORPS Garage sale on Saturday, May 5th at 1550 Williams Cres. Call 378-2620 for more information. The Merritt Army Cadets would like to challenge all groups, organizations and businesses, to sign up today and join the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for life on June 2, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. COMPUTER FREE COM CLASSES Literacy Merritt presLitera “Cyber Seniors”, a ents “Cy free and basic introduccomputers for tion to co seniors. Seating is local sen limited sso sign up today. Cyber seniors runs Cybe April 11 - May 16, 2012 (Wednesdays) at Central (Wednes School, 33:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. To register drop by MYFRS at 2187 Coutlee Ave., call 3784878 or email: robyn@ rbrandproductions.ca. SENIORS’ EVENT AT THE FLORENTINE
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On Saturday, May 20th, The Florentine is hosting the widely renowned singer/songwriters “Willy Blizzard” between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Admission at the door. These 3 talented musicians are from Western Canada and they write their own original music, presenting rich vocal harmonies against the warmth of their acoustic instruments. 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 p.m. daily. For more info. call the Florentine at 250-3785300. NV DIRT RIDERS ASSOCIATION Newly formed family oriented motorcycle club in Merritt. We want to provide direction for families interested in getting involved with dirt-biking or racing. Our first event is for the whole family on Father’s Day, June 17th. Club meetings last Wednesday of each month 7:00 p.m. at Garden Sushi. Call Scott for more info. at 250-378-3502.
NV FISH & GAME CLUB Junior .22 Rifle Program. Wanted, new shooters aged 10 to 16. Come out and learn firearms safety and marksmanship. Space is limited so call early. Most Saturdays in May and June from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. NVF&G Club range on Aberdeen Road in Lower Nicola. To register call Bruce at 250-574-1106 or email b_merkley@shaw.ca 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. May 9, 2012 “Networking Success” roundtable. RSVP by emailing Robyn at robyn@rbrandproductions.ca 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
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Beavers Mondays - 6 - 7 p.m. -Diamondvale Elem. Brownies Thursdays - 5:30 - 7 p.m. Central School - 250-378-4768 Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m. Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva at 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716 Canadian Mental Health Association Merritt Clubhouse Wednesdays & Fridays: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1721 Coldwater Ave. (Teen Centre) across from MSS. 250-378-4878 Catholic Women’s League Third Tuesday - 7 p.m. Catholic Hall Central School Pac First Tuesday - 7 p.m. Lunchroom 250-378-4892 Celebrate Recovery Meetings every Monday, 7:00 p.m. at New Life Fellowship, 1938 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-4534 CMS Pac Second Monday - 7 p.m. CMS Library Community Choir Mondays - 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-378-9899 Communities In Bloom Third Monday - 7 p.m. Community Room City Hall Conayt Bingo Thursdays - 6 p.m. - Elks Hall Court House Dance Society Third Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. 1840 Nicola Ave. Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays - 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776
Cubs Mondays - 6:30-8 p.m. - Bench Elementary Drop-in Lacrosse Thursdays 7 p.m. at C.M.S. Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530 Drop-In Volleyball Mondays - 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212 Food Bank Bingo Fridays - Elks Hall - 5:30 p.m. Guides Mondays - 5:30 -7 p.m. 250-378-4768 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays, 6 - and 8 p.m. Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917 Lions’ Bingo Mondays - 5:30 p.m. - Elks Hall Fridays - 5 p.m. - Elks Hall Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays - 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave - 250-280-4040 Lower Nicola Band Bingo Saturdays - Elks Hall - 5 p.m. Lower Nicola Community Hall Card Games - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7 p.m. - Starting Oct. 25 Call 250-378-9545 or 378-4732 Lower Nicola Society First Monday - 7 - 8 p.m. at the Lower Nicola Hall Masonic Lodge Members Fourth Monday - 7:30 p.m. 2065 Quilchena Ave. Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Center 250-378-5550 or 250-378-4577 Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday - 8 p.m.
Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m. 250-378-2950 Merritt Lions Club First & Third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 250-378-9509 Merritt Moms Prenatal - Post Natal Support group. Open Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252 Merritt Mountain Bike Association Weekly & daily rides. For more info www.merrittmountainbiking.com Merritt Navy League Cadet Corp Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall Ages 9-13 welcome 250-378-2620 Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday of the month 7 p.m. - Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merritt Shriners’ Club #29 Fourth Wednesday - 5 p.m. Merritt’s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 N.V. 4-H Club Every Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-5028 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays - 7 p.m - CMS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894 N.V. Dirt Riders Association Fourth Wednesday of the month 7 p.m. at Garden Sushi Scott: 250-378-3502 www.nvdra.com N.V. Explorers Second Wednesday - N.V.I.T. # 1 - 7 p.m. 250-378-4476 or 250-378-4413 N.V. Horseshoe Club Meetings
Wednesdays - 6 p.m. Smith Pioneer Park 250-378-5007 or 250-378-6980 N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349 N.V. Health Care Auxiliary First Tuesday - 7 p.m. - Hospital N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday - 2145 Quilchena Ave. 7 p.m. 250-378-5925 N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday - 7 p.m. Phelan House - 2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904 N.V. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-9642 N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday - 7 p.m. At the airport 250-378-6769 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. In member’s homes 250-378-2536 Narcotics Anonymous Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays: 7 - 8 p.m. - St. Michael’s Anglican Church One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays - 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911 Patricia Rebekah Lodge #33 Second and fourth Monday - 7 p.m. Merritt Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Rocky Mountain Rangers Cadet Corp Tuesdays - 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775 Royal Canadian Legion Branch Fourth Thursday - Legion Hall - 7 p.m. Royal Purple First and Third Mondays each month 1:30 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall
250-378-9788 Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535 Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles Bakery Scouts Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Diamondvale Elementary Seniors’ Centre Bingo Tuesdays - 1 p.m. Seniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays - 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539 Soup Kitchen Tuesdays 11:30 - 1:15 p.m. Anglican Church Hall Sparks Mondays - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-4768 Teen Centre Friday Nights - 4 to 9 p.m. 250-315-0248 Toastmasters Club 3929 Tuesdays - 5 p.m. at the Merritt Library http://3929.toastmastersclubs.org 250-378-5855 Valley Visual Artists General club information contact: Bev Veale at 250-378-6001 Membership information contact: Shirley Sauviat at 250-378-9442 or Country Bugs Books, Quilchena Ave. Vintage Car Club - Merritt Chapter Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al (250-378-7402) Ted (250-378-4195)
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MAIN LOCATION & CLEARANCE CENTRE 2025 Coutlee Ave., Merritt
Monday to Saturday 9 am - 6 pm Closed Sundays & Holidays 123 456 789
Phone: 250-378-2332