FLOOD PREVENTION The City of Merritt has implemented its Flood Prevention Plan by building a sand bag berm along the Nicola River on Voght Street. See page 5 for the full story. Jade Swartzberg/Herald
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Norm Brigden resigns from city council Byelection to fill vacant council spot will cost the City of Merritt nearly $15,000 By Jade Swartzberg THE HERALD
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Merritt city councillor Norm Brigden will be stepping down from his position as a councillor. Brigden announced his resignation, which will be effective May 31, at a regular council meeting Tuesday evening. Elected on Nov. 19, 2011 with 1,028 votes, Brigden said he has accepted a job with a forest-based company in Nanaimo and as a result, will be unable to complete his three-year term as a councillor. “It is with some regret and anticipation that we make the move,” said Bridgen. “I regret that I didn’t see this coming, but this is an opportunity that one doesn’t really pass up.” Brigden, who served a previous full-term as a city councillor, said he is looking forward to the new challenges of his position with Coastland Wood Industries where he will be involved in marketing
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and sales. “It was a surprise, and it will be a change for me and my wife [Deanne Parise], but we are looking forward to it,” he said. Brigden makes the move after 32 years with Aspen Planers in Merritt and said it wasn’t a decision he took lightly. “My big regret is not being able to finish my term, but I’m a believer that you should be living in the community if you are a councillor,” he said. Mayor Susan Roline, who had received a verbal indication of his intent to resign two weeks ago, wished Brigden the best and said she would miss having him around the table. “It was a surprise [to hear of his resignation]; we didn’t have any earlier indication that he would be leaving,” said Roline to reporters after the meeting. “It’s disappointing to lose a council member, but we support him in his opportunity.”
Councillor Norm Bridgen was sworn in December 2011 as a city councillor. On Tuesday, he announced his resignation, which will be effective May 31. Jade Swartzberg/Herald
The city will now need to prepare for a byelection to fill the vacant council spot, and Roline says they will aim to hold it on Sept. 15. This date takes into account the fact that the city will
need to name election officers, hold a nomination period and allow 30 days for campaigning. Roline said she also took into account the fact that many people will be away during the summer.
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Roline said it will cost the city $15,000 to hold a byelection, almost the same cost as a regular election. “You need to go through all the same steps even though there will only be one position,” she said. Despite the cost to the city, Roline said there is no penalty for a councillor to step down early — likely because not many people would be willing to run. Roline says she will be encouraging younger people to consider running for the vacant spot on council. “This will end up being a twoyear term, so it will let people get a taste of what it is like before we switch to a four-year term after the next election,” she said. Until the byelection, there will be six people at the council table (five councillors plus the mayor), which could make decisions difficult in the case of a tie, Roline said.
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Hydro lines 10 metres from homes LNIB refuses ‘$100,000-offer’ to run power on existing route By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD
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BC Hydro’s Merritt Area Transmission Project will run as close as 10 metres to several local homes, residents learned at a public meeting last Thursday. Three 70-foot-tall poles and cables are expected to tower over the properties, scratching the southern boundary of eight Forksdale Avenue homes near the intersection of Dogwood Road on an existing BC Hydro right-ofway. BC Hydro Senior Project Manager Andrew Leonard fielded questions from residents during the meeting at Bench Elementary. “I think the general public doesn’t realize that there is only one line going into the city, so when that line is at capacity, there is not enough power to service the city,” he told the media. “By 2014, if we did nothing, Merritt could start to experience brownouts.” Several residents said at a question-andanswer period that they are concerned about the health impacts of lines running so close to residential homes. Research and Public Information Dissemination Program of the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences in the United States said it is not certain that low-frequency electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure is linked to cancer. However, the International Agency
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for Research on Cancer cited a link between low-frequency EMF and childhood leukemia. Shauna Perkins, who helped organize the meeting between residents and Hydro, said she is concerned the lines could affect her children’s health. “The transmission lines are very scary,” she said. “I don’t want to jeopardize my children.” Others who live close to the proposed lines said they are also concerned about possible depreciation in the value of their homes. “I know that everyone who resides off the south side of Forksdale opposes [the line],” Perkins added. Option to Avoid Disturbance BC Hydro had the option to improve the existing line, which runs through Lower Nicola, but weren’t able to come to terms with the Lower Nicola Indian Band. Arnie Narcisse, executive director for LNIB, said BC Hydro is “cutting off its nose to spite its face. “They basically wanted an expropriation of land,” he said. “They would dictate the use of that land and we couldn’t build anything under [the lines] or around it. We were looking for some repayment for previous use.” He said the band
was given $1,300 in the 1960s for the current line’s land access and Hydro offered $100,000 for the new line, which the band refused. “I said to them, ‘That’s as much of an insult as the $1,300,’” he said. “BC Hydro has made a hell of a lot of money transporting on that line.” He said the $38 million BC Hydro is expected to spend on the new line is much more than the costs to upgrade the existing line — the price wasn’t assessed. “If they’ve got that much money to spend, then good for them.” When asked, BC Hydro claimed the issue wasn’t about money. “It has nothing to do with that,” Leonard said.
“We didn’t have enough time to finish discussions with the [LNIB].” The existing line wouldn’t have an additional environmental impact, and disturbance to residents would be limited to the construction period itself. Construction of the chosen line is scheduled to begin this fall. The line is anticipated to meet Merritt’s service requirement for the next 30 years. Nearly 60 employees are expected to work on the project. Approximately five kilometres of the line will run close to Merritt residences and businesses, a BC Hydro press release states. The project aims to upgrade the existing 37-kilometre transmission line between the Highland and Merritt substations near the southern section of Airport Road from 69 kilovolts to 139 kilovolts. Hydro said this is necessary to accom-
modate an expected surge in electricity use from city development, including a pellet plant, hotels, Coquihalla resort and new subdivisions that are expected to open in the next several years. BC Hydro estimates the project will cost $38 million.
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RCMP use bikes to ramp up efforts downtown Cops say they are mostly worried about public intoxication, outdoor consumption and drugs By Jade Swartzberg THE HERALD
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Despite Friday’s rainy weather, a pair of Merritt Mounties took to the streets in the first of many bike patrols this season. Wearing bright yellow rain jackets, Const. Vicki Taylor and Const. Brock Hedrick, cycled up and down the streets and alleyways in Merritt’s downtown core, extending their patrol as far as Diamondvale and Collettville. The RCMP bike
patrols, which could run from May through October depending on the weather, will allow trained officers a bit of extra mobility and help them to cover more ground, said Taylor. “We’re going to be focusing on downtown, because it’s something the city has been wanting, “ said Hedrick. “We’ve always had a bike patrol, but we’re going to be stepping it up.” Currently, the Merritt detachment has four offi-
‘We’re able to interact with people as we go down the streets on our bikes.’ —MERRITT RCMP CONST. VICKI TAYLOR cers trained for bike patrols, but Taylor, who is a training officer, said the detachment will be training more officers this year. The week-long training course teaches officers bike riding skills, such as how to manoeuvre up and down stairs and over curbs, and teaches them how to
use a bike as a tool in dangerous situations. Officers also learn how to pull over cars while on a bike. City bike patrols will be random — usually lasting between four to ten hours, day or night — and officers will be enforcing the motor vehicle act (for cars and bicycles), the liquor control and
licensing act, and the criminal code. “Our number one concern is public intoxication and people consuming liquor in public,” said Hedrick. “That goes along with drug problems.” Recent events, like the downtown spree of broken store front windows, make it sound like the RCMP are not there, said Hedrick. However, he said that especially on weekends, police are downtown all the time. Besides adding to the RCMP’s down-
town presence, Taylor said the bike patrol makes RCMP officers more approachable. “We’re able to interact with people as we go down the streets on our bikes,” she said. “It’s an excellent resource and tool for us to do our job.” As well as the potential to increase the patrols with more trained officers, the RCMP plan to have bike patrols during the major local events this summer such as the Great Canadian Bike Rally.
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Two Merrittonians get ‘Top in Technology’ TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Two locals were recognized with ‘Top in Technology’ awards at Tuesday’s regular city council meeting. Top: Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C. executive director, John Leech, Shaw Boven, AScT (Public Works Manager) and Mayor Susan Roline. Bottom: Leech, Clifford Shackelly AScT (provisional Canadian Home Inspector) and Roline.
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Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C. executive director John Leech was on hand at Tuesday’s council meeting to present Clifford Shackelly and Shawn Boven with “Top in Technology Awards.” “Our membership welcomes the opportunity to present these awards at a meeting of council,” said Leech in a press release. “Shawn Boven has overseen the City’s facilities and public works for several years and is active in community life. Cliff Shackelly is a highly respected regional business and social leader. Both are professional role-models for young people considering careers in technology.” Boven is the Public Works Manager for the City of Merritt. He completed a twoyear Okanagan College Civil Engineering Technology program and is currently working on a Bachelor of Technology Manager degree through BCIT. Shackelly is currently a provisional Canadian Home Inspector house inspector. He completed BCIT’s Building Technology Diploma Program and later opened Shackelly Construction in October 1986.
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Crews protect city from potential flooding Ministry will keep Nicola River at near bank-full level
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The City of Merritt has implemented its Flood Prevention Plan by laying sand bags along the Nicola River on Voght Street in anticipation of warmer weather and rising water. Between Monday and Tuesday, firefighters and Public Works crew members spent 10 hours filling 8,000 sand bags. A portion of these were used along Voght Street and others will be placed along other previously identified areas of the Nicola River to proactively protect the city from flooding, said Merritt Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources advised the city that crews will continue to maintain the Nicola River at near bankfull level throughout the city, according to a press release issued Tuesday. This will create flood storage in Nicola Lake, in anticipation of the current weather trend, explains the
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release. “Basically, the ministry is going to maintain the Nicola River where it is now to hopefully draw down the lake level,” said Tomkinson. “They are anticipating a lot of melt water coming in, which will cause the lake to rise.” Tomkinson said the city monitors water levels and communicates with the ministry on a daily basis. “We’re taking proactive measures and implementing our Flood Prevention Plan,” he said.
In addition to the sand bags already placed, local crews will be creating berms from sand bags and earth like last year. Residents can protect their property by following advice offered on the British Columbia Provincial Emergency Program website www.pep.bc.ca. The city urges people living along the Nicola River or travelling through the area to be alert for potentially damaging flows or obstructions, which should be reported to City Hall at 250-378-4224.
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RCMP issue warning about 9-1-1 calls from cell phones By Jade Swartzberg THE HERALD
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Merritt RCMP are asking residents to be careful about making accidental 9-1-1 calls from cellular phones. Since Jan. 1, the Merritt RCMP detachment has received 152 abandoned 9-1-1, the majority of which have been from cell phones. Emergency calls from a land line automatically provide the call centre with an address, but cell phones are not as easy to trace, said Merritt Cst. Tracy Dunsmore.
Active cell phones can be traced to a subscriber, but the RCMP has to phone contact the service provider to obtain an address. Dunsmore said that RCMP officers must take every 9-1-1 call seriously and respond to ensure that no one is in jeopardy or in need of assistance. “Even on call back if the responder ensures police that everything is fine, members must still attend to ensure the safety of the caller,” said Dunsmore. “This results in member’s time being taken away from
other important issues.” The RCMP press release warned that cell phones that have been de-activated for whatever reason are still capable of making 9-1-1 calls. “What police are finding, is that parents are giving their children deactivated phones without realizing this and children are making 9-1-1 calls while playing,” said Dunsmore. Police suggest removing cell phone batteries before giving de-activated phones to children to play with to
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HERALD OPINION Victoria floats with idea to log old-growth Victoria’s suggestion to send loggers into old-growth stands and those set aside for viewscapes may soon be getting criticism from an unlikely source … logging companies. Under the guise of finding enough fibre to re-open the Hampton Affiliates mill in Burns Lake, the powers-that-be in Victoria have been floating out the idea of going into old-growth stands and viewscapes … even overriding the authority of the chief forester. It could easily become a model for the province. However, the braintrust that hatched the plan didn’t really think it through. The problem? Certification. Mills throughout the province go to great pains, and expense, to ensure that the wood they produce is certified as being harvested in the most environmentally sound way. And, it’s not just a declaration, it is an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) process. Buyers who are environmentally conscious, Home Depot for example, are looking for wood to be certified as being harvested in an environmentally-friendly way … an ISO 14000 designation. That environmentally-friendly way doesn’t include cutting down every stick of wood that is out there, such as old-growth stands and established viewscapes and wildlife corridors. And, it most certainly doesn’t include politicians overruling decisions by the chief forester in order to simply get more wood to a mill. The impact for mills throughout B.C.that have an ISO certification designation, is that they may lose it. When they lose that certification, some markets are no longer available and that, obviously, has a negative impact. It is ironic that in its zeal to find fibre for mills to keep them operating, the opposite might occur. It’s also ironic that the opposition to the plan may come from the mills themselves. Victoria should simply shelve the idea of opening up oldgrowth forests etc. to logging. Prince George Free Press
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Many mothers deserve recognition PHILLIP WOOLGAR Merritt HERALD As the last publication before Mother’s Day, it seems appropriate to put a shout out to all the mothers in the community. And what better demographic is there to recognize? If it weren’t for mothers, none of us would be here — same goes
for fathers, but I’d argue the average mother goes through a lot more torment than most fathers. Let’s take child birth, for example, despite any crushed hands out there. But instead of spewing my opinion about why many mothers deserve not only a day, but perhaps a week, month or year of recognition, let’s plunge into the way in which Mother’s Day is celebrated in Mexico, the United Kingdom, India and Japan. In Mexico, the Dia de las Madres is celebrated on May 10. A journalist in 1922 wrote an article that promoted Mother’s Day
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celebrations. This led to massive adoption of the holiday. Mothers are usually awoken by a song that is sung by the entire family or a hired band serenades her. The family then eats a brunch where any arguments or tense relations are set aside. In the United Kingdom, Mother’s Day started with recognizing the church in which each person was baptized, by decorating it during the mid-Lent holiday. The church extended the occasion to recognize all mothers. People in the U.K. called the holiday Mothering Sunday, when Brits took a break from
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fasting and penitence with a family feast. Mothering Sunday ended in the early 1900’s, but after World War II the nation readopted the holiday. India recognizes the western version of Mother’s Day and celebrates on May 10. The holiday isn’t necessarily celebrated throughout the country; instead, mainly people in cities and cultural centres recognize their moms. Some Christian Japanese have celebrated Mother’s Day since 1913. Locals call the holiday ‘haha no hi.’ The holiday grew to prevalence in the
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1930’s, but the practice was banned during WWII, as with all western customs. The holiday was started again after the war to comfort mothers who lost children in battle. The degree of Mother’s Day here is pretty much decided by the most dedicated child. For example, if your sister buys mom an expensive gift, that probably means you’ll have to as well if you don’t want to receive an egg shell in your omelette during your next family breakfast. But most moms will be happy with a phone call, so make sure you circle this Sunday on your calendar.
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YOUR OPINION Albas blocks effort to eliminate RCMP sexism, says Liberal Critic for Status of Women Dear Editor: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are facing a class action lawsuit for sexual harassment and discrimination, and more than 150 current and former Mounties have told the lawsuit’s
legal team it happened to them in the Force. Yet shockingly, Conservative MP Dan Albas isn’t concerned. Mr. Albas sits on the House of Commons Status of Women Committee, where I introduced a motion to have the
Volunteering is our responsibility Dear Editor: There are those upset with teachers for not continuing extra-curricular activities, concluding that those who want to be considered professional need to to do so. Let us follow this logic. Is your doctor any less professional because they refuse to make volunteer house calls after office hours? Is your lawyer any less professional because they won’t give you free legal advice well after they should be home? How about that mechanic, less professional if they don’t come over and fix your car for free on a Sunday afternoon. Why are teachers less professional if they don’t give of their own free time? What about those teachers that are like many of us, doing volunteer service away from our jobs. Any less professional? So why has volunteering at schools become the professional standard for teachers? What it has become is the dumping ground for our society. They have had to take on what society no longer is prepared to do. We are told that, without teachers volunteering, kids will not play sports, get hefty scholarships, exercise, participate in theatre, experience camp-outs, graduation
committee hear from the women who suffered about their experiences. A public hearing would allow us understand the problem and propose ways to fix it and modernize our force. Liberals supported the motion. The NDP
supported the motion. Yet Conservatives, including Mr. Albas, voted to send the committee in secret and the motion was not implemented. Mr. Albas might feel fine about marginalizing the fight for women’s rights in
private, but I doubt his constituents do. In order for the RCMP to be a successful policing organization, we must have women contributing in a significant way. We need to cast a light into the darkest corners of the RCMP and
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DAN ALBAS View from the HILL It was roughly one year ago that I wrote my first ever report as your newly elected Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla. Reflecting on the past twelve months and in particular the immense learning curve (that I am currently still on) has shown me the deep passion that Canadians collectively share for our great country. At times we differ in our views and sometimes strongly, but each year on July 1st we come together in celebration to honour what we value most in our country and in ourselves as Canadians. We may sometimes take it for granted but as a nation we are one of the freest, most prosperous and peaceful countries in the world. When in Ottawa I am often mindful of the importance of our decisions and the challenges that we continue to face in working to keep Canada strong and prosperous. Canada as
a country was built on principles of sacrifice and immense hard work. Our vast social programs materialized much later on once Canada had established the wealth to afford the luxuries of a secure social safety net. However where citizens once worked in consensus and agreement to undertake the projects that helped create prosperity and employment, today many of those same types of projects are frequently opposed. Regulations that stand as a barrier are often embraced and special interest groups that seek to curtail and derail new investment and infrastructure are on the rise. Most Canadians believe in the importance of creating jobs here in Canada and lament out sourcing yet if we cannot continue to build and to innovate in a productive and efficient manner this is a challenge that will continue to occur. You may have heard about Budget 2012 and the Budget Implementation Act. Budget 2012 is one of the most comprehensive budgets in Canadian history. In fact some of our critics have suggested it is too comprehensive and would like to see a simpler more basic
budget document being put forward. It is important to recognize that Canada has a relatively diverse and inter-related economy. Threats to one sector can indeed have repercussions in others. In my discussions with local employers over the past few weeks even in smaller communities like Logan Lake and Okanagan Falls there are major private sector employers who depend upon a healthy mining industry and special projects as one example. In turn, transportation and regulation are also important contributing factors to the viability of these local operations. All of the considerations also create well paying jobs in other related industries. It is for these reasons that a comprehensive budget strategy is required to ensure that where possible our vast regulatory processes can be made more efficient to ensure that we are putting citizens to work instead of joining the unemployment line. Recently in Ottawa the opposition critics expressed outrage that debate on the Budget 2012 budget bill had been limited to just seven days. What was often not mentioned was that time closure supporting seven days of debate was only
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end sexual pranks, verbal abuse and intimidation. I hope Mr. Albas might one day start helping, instead of blocking, progress.
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parties, cruises, trips overseas, or visits to the parliament buildings. Many businesses will go broke if a teacher doesn’t give up his weekend away from his family. Many kids will go hungry and have no clothing to wear if teachers don’t volunteer. These used to be jobs of parents and other community volunteers. Maybe we should rethink this volunteer gig. Instead of demanding that teachers give countless hours outside of teaching we should thank them for the time they do volunteer for us. While the government has chosen to demonize these people maybe society should just be thankful for what we get, be feeling guilty to be expecting more, and then expect more from ourselves. Volunteer service does not define a teacher as a professional – any more than it defines the rest of us - this is their way to give back to society as members of our community – and giving back to society is not the sole domain of teachers. You and I could do the same. What are you doing after school on Friday or this weekend? Want to look after 30 kids?
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being invoked at second reading debate. In other words, the entire budget debate is not limited to seven days, it was only one stage of the debate at second reading that is subject to a seven-day time clause. It should be pointed out that after second reading is full committee stage review (including an all party sub committee where MP’s with expertise in the environment regulatory processes can fully discuss and scrutinize the bill) followed by a third reading debate before being sent to the Senate where this process would occur once again. In total Budget 2012 will end up having the longest period of debate of any budget in the past two decades, something that I view as positive given the importance of the budget and the spending of your tax dollars. That said, it is also imperative to ultimately pass Budget 2012 in 2012 and more so as many of the budget provisions are essential to moving our Canadian economy forward in a manner that creates jobs here in Canada and supports our local economies. Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for OkanaganCoquihalla and can be reached at dan.albas@parl. gc.ca
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Church looks to ‘Raise the Roof’ at fundraiser By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD
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St. Michaels Anglican Church, which operates the Merritt soup kitchen, is looking for donations to fix a wall that is “bowing out.” “We need to raise money to pull the walls together, and so we are having a steak dinner fundraiser,” said Audrey Campbell, fundraiser organizer. “It’s a neat old building with lots of history in Merritt that needs the community’s help.” Church-goers have turned a cautious eye towards the slanted wall on the building’s north side for approximately the last 20 years, Campbell said. “It’s not something
that is quickly happening, but over the years it is getting more noticeable,” she said. “It’s just an old building and it’s getting tired and it needs to be braced up a bit.” A repair company estimated the wall will cost approximately $5,500 to fix. Fundraiser organizers are hoping to raise half that amount and secure the other half through a grant. The building, which will turn 100 years old in October 2013, is a sentimental part of the congregation of about 20 and of the broader community, many of whom have seen the building standing since they were born. Metal wires would need to be installed for
stability in four spots on the inside of the wall. Campbell said the City of Merritt considers the church to be a heritage building, but it isn’t subject to renovation restrictions. A silent and toonie auction will also be held at the fundraiser. Tickets can be purchased at Wal-Mart on Friday, May 18, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. They are also available by calling the church at 250-3783772. Each ticket to the Raise the Roof dinner, which is scheduled to be held at the Grand Pub and Grill on Garcia Street, costs $15 and sittings are at 5 and 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 26.
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Audrey Campbell and other organizers are hoping to raise enough funds to help pay for maintenance of a wall at St. Michael’s Anglican Church on Chapman Street. The wall in the 100-year-old church has needed work for 20 years. Phillip Woolgar/Herald
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School reaches goal for playground By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD
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An outpouring of support for the construction of a new playground at Diamond Vale Elementary arrived just in time for the project to be completed by September, says the school principal. Business and
individuals contributed the remaining $14,000 needed for the $39,000 construction project to address what school officials call an unsafe playground. “We are just waiting to hear back from a couple of the businesses,” said Diamond Vale Principal Val Edgell. “It’s pretty
exciting.” The Herald printed an article on April 30 about the school reaching the $25,000 donation mark. Since that time, the tally has surged. “Having the article in the paper certainly brought it into people’s minds,” Edgell said. “Businesses were
just very generous and we had people just come in off the street who had read the story in the paper and said they wanted to donate.” Several local businesses, which remain anonymous, donated large amounts throughout the fouryear fundraising campaign.
The current equipment is approximately 30 years old. The parent advisory council hopes to buy a track ride and climbing apparatus with the funds. Officials with the Nicola-Similkameen School District 58 have said the board will pay for equipment installation.
Planning an affordable vacation DAVID L. BROWN Managing YOUR MONEY Travel, fun, new experiences in new places, a few days in paradise. Is that your definition of the perfect vacation? Whatever your vacation dream might be, there’s one reality that will make it even better, you can help avoid the postvacation remorse of mega-margarita debt by planning for the best vacation you can afford before you go. Here’s how. Save now, go later. By saving for travel, accommodation and other vacation costs ahead of time, you can leave your credit cards alone and avoid big, long-term, high-interest bills at home. Pay yourself first. A simple saving strategy and one of the best, whether you’re saving for a vacation, retirement, or anything else, for that matter. All it takes is the discipline to set aside a portion of your pay as soon as it comes in. A good rule of thumb is to choose an amount you can comfortably afford, either a fixed-dollar amount or a percentage of your income, for example 3 percent, that you set aside each pay period. Get the most out of your savings. You
could leave your savings in a low-interest bank account or better yet you could move your savings into investments that generate higher rates of return. Money Market Mutual Funds offer competitive returns, can usually be redeemed in a matter of days. Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) or Term Deposits can be a good choice if your vacation is a long way off and you can commit your cash for a fixed term at a typically higher interest rate. Government Savings Bonds are usually cashable at any time but only available within a limited period each year. If your employer offers
an automatic purchase program for savings bonds, that’s a variation on the pay yourself first strategy that could work for you. Tax-free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) are a savings option that deliver tax-free savings growth and immediate access to your money without a tax penalty. When you save before your vacation, you may also save on your vacation, for example, taking advantage of last-minute travel bargains and purchasing travellers cheques before you leave so you can leave your high-interest credit cards in your pocket and avoid costadded automated teller machines. Your professional
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Friends & Neighbours Merritt rich with geocache By Phillip Woolgar
Bill McMewan, resident at the Florentine Seniors Residence in Merritt, recently celebrated his 98th birthday. Phillip Woolgar/Herald
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Geocaching experts from the Gold Country Communities Society visited Merritt’s Baillie House on Friday to show locals how to locate treasures hidden in the Nicola Valley and elsewhere. Twenty-five geocache boxes are hidden within a kilometre of the Baillie House and nearly 60 are in the Merritt area. “When GPS came out I said, ‘Oh, this is cool,” Doug Smith, avid geocacher, told the group. “Later I’m going to go run some trails. I also checked out a couple kayak geocache sites recently.” He said the most interesting aspect of geocaching is its ability to take people to amazing locations. Around one million geocache sites are located in the world, with every nation involved. Participants usually leave an item in the geocache box and then they take an item as well. Avid geocachers have coins that are trackable online. Participants can follow them all over the world as other geocachers collect and then redistribute them. Approximately 15 people visited the Baillie House to learn about geocaching before several walked a few blocks to locate a geocache treasure hidden in a fake rock on Chapman Street. A decent GPS device that can locate the geocache boxes within a few metres costs approximately $125. Some devices are more accurate than others, and some can take photos and provide hints about the location of each box.
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Doug Smith, geocacher, makes a find near Trinity United Church Friday. Smith hosted an information session at the Baillie House earlier that day. Phillip Woolgar/Herald
Terri Hadwin, marketing manager for Gold Country, said her society aims to promote tourism in small communities and geocaching is one way to reach that goal. “Small communities aren’t visited as much as they used to be since the Coquihalla [Highway],” she said. “We try to make this program as free and inclusive as possible.” Gold Country is set to release another 72 geocaching sites in the area in the short term, though an exact date
hasn’t been decided. Smith said some people visit communities and sometimes spend a week geocaching. “I’ve had some friends who have come to Merritt for the day to geocache,” he said. “It’s a good economic engine.” Area resident Judy Stokman said she is just now learning about geocaching. “[This session] is getting me interested in doing this,” she said. “It gives me a reason to go to these different places.”
Bill McMewan celebrated his 98th birthday at the Florentine Seniors Residence last week. One of the many eventful days in the aircraft maintenance engineer’s life was when he helped load the bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima in World War II, he says. Hiroshima was the first city in history to be destroyed by a nuclear weapon, killing approximately 80,000 people. Within a year, the estimated death toll was 90,000 to 140,000 and nearly 70 per cent of the city’s buildings were demolished. “I did help load the atomic bomb and I trained all the pilots,” he said. McMewan said it’s difficult to know whether the bombing was necessary to end the war. “That’s a hard question to answer,” he said. “The Japanese were winning the war because they were willing to die. They were kamikaze.” McMewan was also an airplane technician for Air Canada for 40 years. “I was in complete charge of the ship.” Before writing “countless
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tests” to get his accreditation as an aircraft engineer, he worked for Greyhound from the time he was 17 years old. “I was sixth on the Greyhound seniority list,” he said. “I helped write the union contract. I then left Greyhound in 1940.” McMewan has lived at the Florentine for the last seven or eight years, he said. He moved here from Burnaby. “Curiosity” is what brought him and his wife to Merritt. McMewan’s wife died two years ago from a stroke. “I lived with my wife and enjoyed life,” he recalled. “Then she went and got a stroke. Up until then, I really enjoyed life. But I’m happy now ‘cause I have buddies looking after me. “Without my wife, I can’t feel totally comfortable.” She was his second wife, and they were married for 20 years. He was married to his first wife for 40 years before she died of cancer. McMewan now spends his days telling his stories to Florentine residents. “I’m just a regular aircraft maintenance engineer, certified on everything from a DC-3 to a 747.”
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Bike rally organizers expect bigger, better event By Jade Swartzberg THE HERALD
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Tim Hus performed at the Merritt Culture Club on Sunday to a packed audience. Phillip Woolgar/Herald
Just two months away from Merritt’s second Great Canadian Bike Rally, organizers are expecting the event to be even bigger and better than the first. “We are looking at probably two to three times the number of people,” said organizer Mike Fairfield from the bike rally office on Coutlee Avenue. “And if the weather is right and everything falls into place, it could be even bigger than that.” Last year’s event — the first of its kind in Merritt — drew nearly 5,000 motorcycle enthusiasts from Canada and the United States. Visitors participated in poker rides and biker games, shopped at the street mall and local stores, and enjoyed a full line-up of concerts at the main stage downtown. This year’s rally, which will take place July 12-15, will have much the same flavour as the first but on a larger scale. “We’re expanding just about everything,” said Fairfield.
Biker games at the rodeo grounds will be expanded this year. Ian Webster/Herald
“The street mall will be expanded to accommodate more vendors and the biker games at the rodeo grounds will be duplicated on Friday and Saturday this time.” Biker games at the rodeo grounds will also be expanded to feature vendors, a beer garden and entertainment in addition to the entertainment downtown and at Spirit Square. Already 25 bands have been booked to play the main stage including Harlequin, Streetheart, Jerry Ducette, Wild T and the Spirit and
David Gogo. Besides the downtown street mall, Fairfield said Central Park will be utilized to accommodate RV dealers and other vendors selling camping equipment. And the Supermoto races will once again take place in upper Merritt near the truck stop. These expansions and high attendance estimates, are not just the result of organizers thinking big; Fairfield says certain indicators show they are
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Rally aims to raise funds for childrens charities From Page 11 right on track. Online ticket sales, for instance, are double where they were last year at this time, and so are sponsors and the street mall vendors who have booked their spots. People also seem to be much more aware of the event, said Fairfield. “We had an opportunity to attend motorcycle shows in Calgary, Vancouver and Tsawwassen, as well as a custom car show,” he said. “Last year we attended half of those, and many didn’t know about our event. This year, everywhere we went, people were talking about the event in Merritt and indicated they were planning to attend.” Another positive indicator, said Fairfield, is that the rally shouldn’t have any competition during the weekend — Sturgis North will take place the following weekend and the Nakusp Music Festival has been cancelled this year. Even so, planning an event this size has its challenges. “Last year everything was a first for us, and there was a steep learning curve,” said Fairfield. “This year, we have a better idea of what to expect, but
our main challenges seem to be growing the support and of local businesses and the community.” The Great Canadian Bike Rally has the same goal as last year, he said — benefit the local economy and raise money to support two children’s charities, the BC Children’s Hospital and the Circle Square Ranch. Organizers hope to be able to raise enough through sponsorship, partnerships and vendors to cover the cost of the events, so that ticket sales will go to the kids, however, they admit they aren’t there yet. To accomplish their goal, Fairfield and his father Paul, say they are relying on the community for sponsorship, but also for volunteer support. Already, they have 20 volunteer team leaders organized and anyone interested in volunteering can download a registration form from their website www.greatcanadianbikerally.com. Tickets are available online or they can be purchased at the Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce. “We’re really pleased to partner with the Chamber this year,” said Fairfield.
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• Ground level 1 bdrm condo • Vinyl dbl glazed windows, in ste laundry • Parking right out front • Low monthly maintenance fee
$76,900
2 bdrm home on good sized lot Tile flring in hall + kitchen & bath Recent electrical upgrade Lane access w/ storage shed
M 3737
$120,000
• 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!!
M 3700
$169,000
• 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
$78,900
M 3738
• Totally renovated 2 bdrm house on large lot • New gyproc & paint, kitchen & bath • New flooring & fixtures • Stainless steel app & much more….
M 3714
$127,500
• 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
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Well cared for family home 5 bdrm, 3 bath Large 65x120 lot Located in good area
M 3691
1 SOLD - 1 LEFT
$179,900
$259,900
• 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?
M 3734
• • • •
$87,900
Move-in ready. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath Custom kitchen cabinets & fixtures Large porch off back, nice yard 100 amp service, fridge, stove included
M 3739
$137,900
• Sunvalley Court-2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse • End unit-includes all appliances • PRICED TO SELL!! • 24 hour notice required
M 3741
$199,900
• 4 bedroom home in a quiet location • Crown molding, skylights, • Granite counters, well designed kitchen • Tile & laminate & carpet
M 3709
$260,000
• 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
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
• Sunvalley Court-2bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse • New paint, newer flooring, gas fireplace • Central air conditioning, built in vacuum • All appliances, hot tub &more
M 3742
• • • •
$209,000
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
• • • •
Brand new double wide Already set up in the ever improving Tree’s Mobile Park Quick possession
M 3704
$89,900
• 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
$140,000
• Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse • Heat pump, a/c, high efficient appliances • Gas fireplace & many extras • Low maintenance property
M 3729
• • • •
$219,500
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
D SOL
RANCHER • • • •
4 bedroom, 2 level home New 2-stage HE furnace in 2008 Quiet street, fully fenced yards Single car garage & Detached shop
M 3639
$268,900
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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 • Varnished 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
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Beautiful open floor plan Double sided fireplace High ceilings Deluxe master bedroom
M 3579
• Very private, 4 poss 5 bdrm family home • New appliances, central air & vac • 24x40 wired & heated shop • Double lot & RV parking
$299,900
M 3673
$308,000
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Gorgeous new Rancher Granite/marble countertops Heated ceramic floors in the 2 baths 10’ ceilings & crown mouldings
M 3740
$312,000
• • • •
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
M 3722
$183,000
• 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 M 3723 $329,000
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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
INDUSTRIAL Commercial lot zones C-3 Off the main exit from Vanc. & kelowna. All services already in place at property edge. Outstanding exposure.
M 3712 • Beautifully reno’ed 3 level split on the Bench • Open concept w/ large windows, vaulted ceilings • New kitchen, SS app, new bathrm, flring & paint. Superb quality finishings, only steps from Bench Elem
M 3743
$346,000
• 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
• 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 culde-sac • 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
$360,000
• 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 $362,000
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Do you want comfort?? Open floor plan, crown mouldings Quality appliances & light fixtures Cherry h/wood flring w/ Travertine tiles
M 3664
$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
$5000 appliance bonus!!
$89,900
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. Over 10,500sqft of retail space, or lease @ $6./sf. Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue.
M 3697 • • • •
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
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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 • Low maintenance landscaping-lane access • 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
$459,900
• • • •
Executive 3 bdrm rancher Riverfront, .55 acres Completely landscaped, flat property Hardwood thruout, incredibly private
M 3651
$485,000
• 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
• Wonderful executive home on the Bench • Totally finished 4 level split • Gourmet kitchen, 5 bdrms, 3 baths • Fantastic views from deck
M 3688
M 3612
$499,900
$499,000
• • • •
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
$850,000
Over 120 acres in natural valley setting. Few miles West of Merritt. Level hayland w/Spius Creek & Nicola River. Very productive ranch.
M 3748
$999,900
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 New lots in quiet cul-desac & crescent setting. Fully services including curbs & storm drain all prepaid by the developer. M 3692 $57,000 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 Good sized lot, ok for double wide. City services @ prop line. Mountain view in a quiet area. M 3534 $79,000 Beautiful river view lot close to downtown. Nice, quiet neighborhood. The uncompromised view never to change. M 3707 $89,000 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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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOTS
• Well kept 3 bedroom manufactured home • 18x20 interlocking driveway • 6 appliances, newer paint & flooring • Garden area, 2 decks, storage shed
M 3607
$44,000
• One of a kind lot in Lower Nicola • Cleared level serviced by LN Water Works • Approved for septic & HST already paid • Incredibly quiet location
M 3746
• • • • •
$99,000
2 bedroom Rancher on a quiet street Electrical upgrade last 5 yrs New vinyl windows & siding New flring, new kitch cabinets, reno’d bathrm
M 3718
$144,900
• 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
• Clean as a whistle!! • Tenant pays $475/month • Close to bus, schools, corner store & town • Bachelor apt in Nicola Apts
M 3730
• • • •
$50,000
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
• 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 $149,000
• • • •
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
M 3713
$235,000
• • • •
Rent to own considered Buy your own home Nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath home Appliances included
M 3270
• • • •
$59,900
Commercial lot-C3 zoning Good investment property Tenant pays $700/month + utilities Lane access & close to downtown
M 3703
• • • •
• • • •
$114,000
3 bedroom 1/2 duplex Family oriented neighbourhood New paint, flooring, counter-tops Large, open backyard
M 3736
$159,000
• 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
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
• Vinyl windows, vinyl siding, new h/w tank • 2 level townhouse, 3 bdrms & 2 baths • Fenced yard, school across the street • Typical rent $750, no strata fees
M 3745
• • • •
3 bedroom rancher Vinyl windows & siding 9 year old furnace Fenced front & back
M 3708
• • • •
$115,000
$159,900
$242,900
One bdrm in strata building. Rent $550-600 Under new management Shopping & bus close by
M 3613
$68,000
• Ground level condo w/ newer paint & carpets • In suite laundry, new dryer • Open flr plan for living rm & kitchen • Affordable first time or retirement living
M 3702
• • • •
Very well kept, one owner home 3 good sized bdrm up New flring, counter tops & fixtures Fully fenced backyard, close to schools
M 3690
• • • •
Main house + bachelor house on 1 lot 22x22 garage on 2nd lot Main house has 100 amp upgrade Garage is wired & heated
M 3744
• • • •
$113,000
$165,000
Bench location 4 bedroom, 2 bath family home Close to schools & parks Priced to sell!!
M 3689
$244,900 $ $24 4,900
• • • •
2 bdrms in strata bldg Central location Laminate flring New roof this year
M 3486
• • • •
$119,000
Covered parking Galley kitch w/ appl & skylite Patio doors from 2nd bdrm or den Nicola River in the back
M 3365
• • • •
$76,900
3 bdrms & full bath on upper flr Lvg rm, kitch & laundry on main Laminate flring & paint in last 4 yrs Vinyl windows & recent roofing
M 3720
• • • •
• • • •
$165,000
3 bdrm family home Security system, 80% efficient furnace A/C, new windows, except bathroom Beautiful l/scaping, treed & fenced
M 3 3687
$249,000
Under new management 1 bdrm apartment Stratified building Centrally located
M 3525
• • • •
• Ground level 1 bdrm condo • Vinyl dbl glazed windows, in ste laundry • Parking right out front • Low monthly maintenance fee
$76,900
2 bdrm home on good sized lot Tile flring in hall + kitchen & bath Recent electrical upgrade Lane access w/ storage shed
M 3737
$120,000
• 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!!
M 3700
$169,000
• 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
$78,900
M 3738
• Totally renovated 2 bdrm house on large lot • New gyproc & paint, kitchen & bath • New flooring & fixtures • Stainless steel app & much more….
M 3714
$127,500
• 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
• • • •
Well cared for family home 5 bdrm, 3 bath Large 65x120 lot Located in good area
M 3691
1 SOLD - 1 LEFT
$179,900
$259,900
• 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?
M 3734
• • • •
$87,900
Move-in ready. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath Custom kitchen cabinets & fixtures Large porch off back, nice yard 100 amp service, fridge, stove included
M 3739
$137,900
• Sunvalley Court-2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse • End unit-includes all appliances • PRICED TO SELL!! • 24 hour notice required
M 3741
$199,900
• 4 bedroom home in a quiet location • Crown molding, skylights, • Granite counters, well designed kitchen • Tile & laminate & carpet
M 3709
$260,000
• 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
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
• Sunvalley Court-2bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse • New paint, newer flooring, gas fireplace • Central air conditioning, built in vacuum • All appliances, hot tub &more
M 3742
• • • •
$209,000
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
• • • •
Brand new double wide Already set up in the ever improving Tree’s Mobile Park Quick possession
M 3704
$89,900
• 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
$140,000
• Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse • Heat pump, a/c, high efficient appliances • Gas fireplace & many extras • Low maintenance property
M 3729
• • • •
$219,500
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
D SOL
RANCHER • • • •
4 bedroom, 2 level home New 2-stage HE furnace in 2008 Quiet street, fully fenced yards Single car garage & Detached shop
M 3639
$268,900
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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 • Varnished 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
• Very private, 4 poss 5 bdrm family home • New appliances, central air & vac • 24x40 wired & heated shop • Double lot & RV parking
$299,900
M 3673
$308,000
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Gorgeous new Rancher Granite/marble countertops Heated ceramic floors in the 2 baths 10’ ceilings & crown mouldings
M 3740
$312,000
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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
M 3722
$183,000
• 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 M 3723 $329,000
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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
INDUSTRIAL Commercial lot zones C-3 Off the main exit from Vanc. & kelowna. All services already in place at property edge. Outstanding exposure.
M 3712 • Beautifully reno’ed 3 level split on the Bench • Open concept w/ large windows, vaulted ceilings • New kitchen, SS app, new bathrm, flring & paint. Superb quality finishings, only steps from Bench Elem
M 3743
$346,000
• 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
• 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 culde-sac • 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
$360,000
• 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 $362,000
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Do you want comfort?? Open floor plan, crown mouldings Quality appliances & light fixtures Cherry h/wood flring w/ Travertine tiles
M 3664
$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
$5000 appliance bonus!!
$89,900
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. Over 10,500sqft of retail space, or lease @ $6./sf. Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue.
M 3697 • • • •
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
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Three bedrooms & a den Open concept design Beautiful views Home warranty
M 3665
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$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 • Low maintenance landscaping-lane access • 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
$459,900
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Executive 3 bdrm rancher Riverfront, .55 acres Completely landscaped, flat property Hardwood thruout, incredibly private
M 3651
$485,000
• 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
• Wonderful executive home on the Bench • Totally finished 4 level split • Gourmet kitchen, 5 bdrms, 3 baths • Fantastic views from deck
M 3688
M 3612
$499,900
$499,000
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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
$850,000
Over 120 acres in natural valley setting. Few miles West of Merritt. Level hayland w/Spius Creek & Nicola River. Very productive ranch.
M 3748
$999,900
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 New lots in quiet cul-desac & crescent setting. Fully services including curbs & storm drain all prepaid by the developer. M 3692 $57,000 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 Good sized lot, ok for double wide. City services @ prop line. Mountain view in a quiet area. M 3534 $79,000 Beautiful river view lot close to downtown. Nice, quiet neighborhood. The uncompromised view never to change. M 3707 $89,000 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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NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH Long hours, undefined pay, and guiltridden retirement years seem to be the givens for the world’s “second oldest profession.” But about 100 years ago, in 1914, Anna Jarvis campaigned and succeded in her call for observance of Mother’s Day. Canada made it official the following year. It is good that we pause on Mother’s Day 2012. Many years ago, one store window in a big city in the U.S.A. put up a display which was a sermon on Mother’s Day. In it appeared large portraits of mothers of 14 great men of the world - of presidents, preachers, inventors, among others. Each picture was in a large frame, and in one corner was a small photo of her son. The mothers’ portraits were unfamiliar, but the message was too great to miss. They seemed to say that it is the mothers who are great and the sons small. The message spoken was clearly this: She must increase, but he must decrease. On the table in midst of the portraits was a basket of apples and a Bible, as symbols of what a true home really is. There was also a motto in the window which everyone may well memorize. It said, “Most of all the beautiful things in life come by twos threes, by dozens
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When youthfullooking jockey Mario Guttierez rode the Canadian-owned, three-year-old colt I’ll Have Another One to a surprising 11/2-length victory in last Saturday’s 138th running of the Kentucky Derby, there were more than a few smiling faces on this side of the 49th parallel - in not only British Columbia but right here in the Nicola Valley. The 25-year-old Guttierez, who hails from Veracruz, Mexico, cut his teeth in the thoroughbred racing industry at Hastings Park in Vancouver. Not knowing a word of English, he came to B.C. in 2006 and promptly became the leading apprentice jockey that year with 91 wins. Guttierez’s statistics have climbed steadily in the interim leading up to Saturday’s win at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. In five short seasons, he
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has won over 670 races, mainly at Hastings Park, worth in excess of $10.7 million in earnings. Three of those victories were on board another promising threeyear-old, Taylors Deal, who was born and raised at Can-A-Mex Farms right here in the Nicola Valley. Can-A-Mex owner-operators Joel and Karen Menna were understandably thrilled to see ‘Super Mario’ claim the Kentucky
Derby crown on the weekend. “It’s the one that every jockey wants to win,” said Karen on Sunday. “Everyone is so happy for Mario.” Close to 8,000 fans jammed Hastings Park on Saturday to watch the Kentucky Derby race on a giant 40-foot jumbo screen. “Everyone was cheering for Mario because he is from here,” veteran jockey Frank Fuentes
told Tom Wolski of The Province newspaper. “All of us, from valets to the guys who work on the starting gate, were touched by his victory.” Guttierez, for his part, knew he had something special under him going into the Derby. “He is an amazing horse,” he told reporters after the race. “I told everybody after the first time I rode him, I knew he was the one.” Guttierez and I’ll
Have Another earned a place in the starting gate in Louisville by winning the Santa Anita Derby back on April 7. I’ll Have Another, who is owned by Paul Reddam of Windsor, Ont., now has a chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978. He will race in the Preakness Stakes on May 19, followed by the Belmont Stakes on June 9. For his part, Taylors Deal has continued his steady progress on the track. He won an allowance race at Hastings Park on April 14, opening day at the Vancouver race track. The win was Taylors Deal’s fourth victory in six career starts.
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the garments her child wears the dreams and hopes of life. Did you ever notice the way in which the Bible honours mothers? They are placed in a hall of fame all their own. No matter whether her son was a wise or a foolish man, his mother’s name is set down. Let everyone pause to pay tribute to the life and work of our mothers — whether they are with us or have left us. It may not do them much good now, but it’ll do us good. It will steady us, humble us, and put
us in way of faith and prayer and memory. Also, let us think of the opportunities that every mother has. It is a strange world into which our children are born. A world that has gone far from the standards of our own mothers’ days. Some things that are better; there are improvements in some aspects of living. But the world into which children come today is a dangerous world, so difficult that one wonders at the courage of parents in entrusting their children to the cur-
rents of life that move so swiftly. But let no mother despair of her work or her prayers. The great bishop Ambrose of Milan in Italy, said to Monica, the mother of a prodigal son: “Go thy way. It is not possible for the prayers of such a mother to go unanswered.” They were not unanswered. That wayward son became one of the important leaders of the church known as Saint Augustine. It is not possible for prayers of a godly moth-
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Dealing with back injuries in the workplace DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN Whether it’s dull and annoying or screaming for attention, back pain can make it hard to concentrate on your job. Many occupations place significant demands on your back. Even routine office work can worsen back pain if you fall into risky habits, such as of poor posture. But, you can avoid back pain and injuries by paying attention to what causes them and focusing on prevention. What causes back injuries? Doctors and scientists aren’t sure about all of the causes of back injury. In fact, most back problems are probably the result of a combination of factors. Some factors, such as weight gain, inactivity, and inflexibility, can be controlled by changing your lifestyle. Still other factors are work related, and you may or may not be able to modify these to prevent injury. Four work-related factors are associated with increased risk of back injury: Force. Exerting too
much force on your back may cause injury. If your job is physical in nature, you might face injury if you frequently lift or move heavy objects. Repetition. Repetition refers to the number of times you perform a certain movement. Overly repetitious tasks can lead to muscle fatigue or injury, particularly if they involve stretching to the end of your range of motion or awkward body positioning. Posture. Posture refers to your position when sitting, standing or performing a task. If, for instance, you spend most of your time in front of a computer, you may experience occasional aches and pains from sitting still for extended periods of time. On average, your body can tolerate being in one position for about 20 minutes before you feel the need to adjust. Stress. Pressures at work or at home not only ratchet up your stress level but can lead to muscle tension and tightness, which may in turn lead to back pain. How to avoid injuries Your best bet in preventing back injury is to be as fit as you can be and take steps to make your work and your working environment as safe as possible. Be fit. Even if you
move around a lot on your job or your job requires physical exertion, you still need to exercise. Regular exercise is your best bet in maintaining a healthy back. First of all, you’ll keep your weight in check, and carrying around a healthy weight for your body’s frame minimizes stress on your back. You can do specific strengthening and stretching exercises that target your back muscles. Regular exercise will also increase your longterm flexibility. Strong and flexible muscles will keep your back in tip-top shape. Pay attention to posture. Poor posture stresses your back. When you slouch or stand with a swayback, you exaggerate your back’s natural curves. Such posture can lead to muscle fatigue and injury. In contrast, good posture relaxes your muscles and requires minimal effort to balance your body. If you stand for long periods, rest one foot on a stool or small box from time to time. While you stand, hold reading material at eye level. Don’t bend forward to do deskwork or handwork. To promote comfort and good posture while sitting, choose a chair that supports your back. Adjust the chair so that your feet stay flat on the floor. If the chair doesn’t support your lower back’s
curve, place a rolled towel or small pillow behind your lower back. Remove bulky objects, such as a wallet, from your back pockets when you sit because they disrupt balance in your lower back. Lift properly. There’s a right way and a wrong way to lift and carry a load. Some key tips for lifting the right way include letting your legs do the work, keeping objects close to your body and recruiting help if a load is too heavy. Adjust your work space. Look at the setup of your office or work area. Think about how you could modify repetitive job tasks to reduce physical demands. Remember that you’re trying to decrease force and repetition and maintain healthy, safe postures. For instance, you might use lifting devices or adjustable equipment to help you heft loads. If you’re on the phone most of the day, try a headset. Avoid cradling the phone between your shoulder and ear to free up your hands for yet another task. If you work at a computer, make sure that your monitor and chair are positioned properly. Plan your moves. Reorganize your work to eliminate high-risk, repetitive movements. Avoid unnecessary bending,
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cal care at Children’s Hospital. All this adds to the financial burden they’re experiencing. So, if you’d like to support Telicia and Alex, either phone the W.H.Y. at 250-523-6229 or pop in to their facility to submit your pledge. The deadline for pledges is May 18 and I hope Logan Lakers will support this family at a time of trial and tribulation.
BARRIE OGDEN BARRIE’S BANTER After months of planning, organizing and advertising, the Logan Lake Business Association’s Home Show on May 4 and 5 was, by Saturday’s closing time, considered a success. The comments from vendors and visitors alike were all positive and many of the vendors have already indicated that, because of the business connections they were able to make over the weekend, they’ll be back next year. The plan of offering folks maps and having them visit each booth to have their passport stamped was an innovative idea to get both visitors and vendors connected. With their passport fully marked, people became eligible to enter their names in the prize draw box. Before depositing their entry forms, people were
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• My Top Ten Mother’s Day Gift Ideas • Here’s a handy guide Àlled with suggestions for Mom’s favorite gifts. • A spa visit for a little extra pampering • Fresh Áowers…delivered! • Perfume or fragrance • Jewelry • Candles • Diamonds…real or faux! • Chocolate…enough said... • Gift baskets • Gourmet gifts • Short vacations for a quick getaway • Gift certiÀcates • Family dinner prepared by the kids
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TAEKWONDO COMPETITORS Three Logan Lakers competed in the International TaekwonDo Western Championship held in Kelowna on April 28. Grand Master Choi oversaw the tournament at Rutland Secondary School, which included participants from B.C. and Alberta. Left to right: William Serre received two gold medals, Hannah Serre received a bronze medal, Grand Master Choi, Evan Serre, and Kristina Serre received a certificate of participation. The Serres are in the process of training for another tournament. Nikki Craig/Herald
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Cutting horse competition an unqualified success
A CUT ABOVE ALL THE OTHERS (Left) Robin Hay from Quesnel works his horse CD Royal One Play during the cutting competition at the Collettville rodeo grounds on the weekend. (Above) Local competitors included Steve Archachan and John Lauder. (Right) Merritt’s own Shirley Telford and Golden Oh My Mate go ‘nose to nose’ with a cow. (Lower right) Seventy-six-year old formal Nicola Valley resident Jack Creighton, now living in Kelowna, took part in several classes. Event organizer Pat Gormley called this year’s inaugural cutting competition an “unqualified success”, with over 60 competitors on hand from throughout B.C., Alberta and Washington State. He thanked local businesses for their tremendous support, and was delighted to see so many area residents in the stands on Saturday and Sunday. Ian Webster/Herald
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RIDER Denton Moffat, Armstrong Patty Magrath, Chilliwack Kayley Wilson, Chilliwack Jason Hanson, Alberta Dave Ciriani, Kamloops Rob Tate, Kamloops Dwight Fisher, Kamloops Matt Couillard, Dawson Creek Kayley Wilson, Chilliwack Campbell Garrard, Kamloops Haley Stradling, Langley Peter Knott, Richmond
Barbarians come close to a win over visiting Harlequins By Ian Webster THE HERALD
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The Merritt Barbarians men’s rugby team just about pulled off a major upset on the weekend, as they were edged 17-14 by the visiting Penticton Harlequins in a match played at Voght Park Saturday. The undefeated visitors needed a late try in the final five minutes of the second half to steal the victory from a spirited Barbarians’ squad that erased a 12-point deficit with two converted tries shortly after the break. “We controlled a large portion of the play in the first half and really should have come away with some points,” stated Barbarian player and spokesperson Nathan Brigden. “After an inspirational speech from [injured player] Ryan Reid at half time we came out even
more determined. I was extremely proud of the way our team rallied after being down and took the lead. Unfortunately, they were able to get that last try to overtake us.” First Sam Carroll and then Mark Price scored for the Barbarians. Cameron Graham successfully made both converts following the tries. “Despite losing,” added Brigden, “there were far more positives than negatives to take from the game.” With the win, Penticton’s record moves to 3-0, while Merritt falls to 1-2. The Barbarians next see action this Saturday in Kelowna against the Crows. Meanwhile, the MSS Panthers senior boys’ rugby team rebounded from a 40-5 homefield thumping at the hands of
Westsyde last Tuesday to defeat Sahali 29-0 two days later in Kamloops. Merritt Secondary got tries from birthday boy Clayton Torgalson, Jaiden Smith, Daniel Gradinaru, Dallas Grismer-Voght and Levi Potter. Ben Cunningham added a pair of conversions. The Panthers were scheduled to play the St. Ann’s Crusaders in Kamloops this week in the first round of the playoffs. Win or lose, both of those teams will play once more on Thursday, also in Kamloops, to wrap up the season. BALL BATTLE Merritt Barbarian Simon Carroll and his opponent from the Penticton Harlequins compete for the ball during a line-out. The visitors edged the homeside 17-14 in the game played on Saturday at Voght Park. Ian Webster/Herald
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Local racer experiences both the highs and lows of motocross Merritt motocross racer John Henry Ramsey picked up a second and two fourths in CMRC competition at the newly-developed Eagleplex facility outside Ashcroft on Sunday. The second place finish and one of the two fourths came in the Junior MX-3 division, while the other fourth place was in the Junior MX-2 category. Ramsey, who rides a Kawasaki 250cc and is a member of B.C.’s Team Kawasaki, would likely have added a fourth top-six finish to his stellar set of results had he not been disqualified for false starting his final race of the day. “It was a ‘double gate’ start,” explained Ramsey, “and I went out with the wrong group. I came back and restarted, but they still DQ’d me at the end of the race.” The last race proved to be an eventful one for several reasons as Ramsey crashed at the chaotic first corner and found himself dead last by the time that he had recovered. He feverishly managed to work his way back through the field and into fifth position midway through the last lap, only to crash once again when he hit a rock on the final hill. “The bike stalled, and my handlebars were all out of shape. I had to finish the race with the bars sort of facing the wrong way.” Ramsey, who is currently battling it out with Kody Munro from Kamloops at the top of the MX-3 standings, rides back into action on the May 19-20 weekend with races in Pemberton, just north of Whistler.
AIRBORNE ARTISTRY (Left) Merritt’s John Henry Ramsey crests a hill during Junior MX-3 motocross competition at the Eagleplex course outside Ashcroft on Sunday. (Above) Ramsey leads Blake Watkinson (17) of Lillooet on the second lap of the Junior MX-2 race Sunday morning. Ramsey likes the newly-developed Eagleplex facility because “it’s very technical, with lots of hills and tight corners.” Ian Webster/Herald
Merritt Youth Soccer Association
WEEK 4 SCORES GR. 2/3
Blue Bombers 4 White Vipers 3 Black Bombers 3 Purple Giants 2
A&W Lightning 0 Blue Sharks 1 Green Rangers 1 Orange Thunder 1
GR. 4-5
White Thunder 2 Whitecaps 3 Galaxy 5
Barcelona 2 Canaries 1 AC Milan 3
GR. 6-7
Whitecaps 7 Impact 6
United 1 Galaxy 2
Jayden Etchart (left) of the Blue Sharks battles Jade Duncan GR. 8+ (middle) and Leighton Pockrant of the White Vipers in soccer action last Saturday at CMS. Ian Webster/Herald
Sounders 6 Light Blue 7
Red Bulls 1 United 0
LITTLE LACROSSERS IN ACTION
SOCCER SNIPER Grade 9 student Madison Rauch (right) scores her fifth goal of the season for the Merritt Secondary School Panthers in the team’s 2-0 victory over the visiting Clearwater Raiders last Thursday at the Central School playing fields. MSS head coach Darren Coates says his squad has an excellent balance of wily veterans and enthusiastic rookies. Ian Webster/Herald
Jaxsin Vaughan (above) of the Nicola Valley Thunder tyke team keeps the ball away from his Kamloops opponent during lacrosse action on Saturday. The local tykes split their pair of weekend games, losing to Kamloops #1 9-2 in the morning, then defeating Kamloops #2 7-2 in the afternoon. Keanu Manuel was the Thunder’s leading scorer with three goals. Also on Saturday, the Nicola Valley novices played Kamloops #2, and lost 13-3. Thunder goals came from Spencer Vaughan (2) and Beckett Finch. This weekend, there are a total of five Thunder home games, all at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. The novices play at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., the peewees at 1:30 p.m., the bantams at 12 noon, and the midgets at 10:30 a.m. Both the Thunder novices and midgets are hosting eight-team tournaments this year, with the midgets up first on the May 25-7 weekend, followed by the novices June 8-10. All five divisions of local minor lacrosse are still welcoming the registration of players. Anyone interested should contact Shauna Clinging at 378-3748. Ian Webster/Herald
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY Have an event we should know about? Tell us about it by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing production@merrittherald.com LIVE THEATRE Merritt Live Theatre Society (MLTS) is having a meeting and potluck supper on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m. at the Culture Club. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you would like any more information please email: merrittlivetheatresociety@ gmail.com
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
ST. MICHAEL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH “Raise the Roof ” Steak Dinner Fundraiser Saturday, May 26, 5:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. at the Grand. Proceeds will go toward re-building our walls For tickets phone 3783772.
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NV FISH & GAME CLUB Junior .22 Rifle Program. Wanted,
Samoan Male Quartet “Keepers of the Faith”, Monday, May 14, 7:00 p.m. For more information call Karel 250-5239086. Music sample at www.keepersofthefaith. com BAILLIE HOUSE TEA Mothers’ Day High Tea at Baillie House Bring your mother or bring a friend and
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enjoy a Victorian High Tea in a heritage setting on Saturday, May 12. Two seatings: 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Reservations must be made by May 10 at 6:00 p.m. Call 250378-0349 for more information. 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. June 13, “Business Tips and Bookkeeping Suggestions” with Carrie Ware, CA. RSVP by emailing Robyn at robyn@rbrandproductions.ca SENIORS’ EVENTS AT THE FLORENTINE Saturday, May 20, The Florentine is hosting hostin the widely renowned renowne singer/songwriters ““Willy Blizzard” between 1:30 and 2:30 pm. From Fro Western Canada, Canada these talented musicians musician write their own music, mu presenting rich vocal voca harmonies against tthe warmth of their acoustic instruaco ments. 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. NICOLA VALLEY FALL FAIR We will be having our Giant Yard Sales again this year. Donations gratefully accepted, ph 378-2303 for free pickup on Wed and Thur, or arrangements can be made to deliver your donations to the Fair Building. Yard Sale Dates; Saturday, May 26, Sunday, May 27, Saturday, June 16, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 9:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug 11, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug 12, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. HOSPICE SOCIETY May is Hospice Palliative Care Month. Hospice helps to support those who are facing their final journey, their families and those who are grieving. On May 15 Bereavement Day - Joyce Hendry, Grief Counsellor with Kamloops Hospice will
present a public session at the Florentine 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the grieving process and coping strategies. Everyone is welcome at this session, but space is limited so pre-registration is requested by calling Hospice at 250-2804040. Refreshments will be served at all events. For more information call Merritt Hospice at 250 2804040 GARLIC FESTIVAL Pete and Becky Ratzlaff are looking for vendors who grow and produce products or fresh garlic, to participate in their garlic festival and antique tractor show at Smith Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola the last weekend in September. For more information call Becky or Pete at 250378-4199. JUNIOR CHOIR Linda Baird has a junior choir at Trinity United Church for children aged 6 to 14 years who like to sing! Variety of music will be sung. For more info.- Linda at 250378-4528 or Sharon at 250-315-1305.
NV DIRT RIDERS ASSOCIATION Newly formed club meeting last Wednesday of each month 7:00 p.m. at Garden Sushi. Call Scott for more information at 250-3783502. BADMINTON Happening until June 2012, provided by the Leisure Services Department. All skill levels invited to play. It is being held at the CMS school gym every Friday from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information contact the Civic Centre, call Bharat @ 250-378-8471 or email merritt378@gmail.com
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Disc Golf is one of the fastest growing sports in North America! Come out and see what all the rage is about. The Association carpools to the Logan Lake course several times a month and would love to have you join them for this highly addictive and interesting sport. If you do not have discs do not worry as Merritt Disc Golf can provide you with a disc to get you started. Call Dean or Trish at 250378-6697.
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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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Born in Calgary, AB. He passed away peacefully at Merritt Hospital with his family at his side after a short battle with kidney cancer. Predeceased by his loving wife Pearl in 1991, mother Gwen Sutton in 1978, stepfather Ken Hayes in 1967 and father Leslie Wilkins in 1926. Survived by his partner of many years Irene Mohuruk and three children Sharon Inglis (Wayne), Tim (Debra), and Stephen. He leaves his grandchildren Hillarie, Kimberley, Bailey, Graham, Daiton and Carter and great grandchildren Justin, Lachlan, Hayden and Caleb. Ernie hauled logs in the Nicola Valley for many years in his Hayes logging trucks. He was an avid hunter who loved the outdoors even in his later years.His real passion was Áying his Piper Cub which could often be seen over Saunders Field doing loops and aerobatic maneuvers. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
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July 26, 1931 - April 16, 2012
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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of Herbert Kurt Wallesch. Born in Germany, and immigrated to Canada in 1952 for a better life .He worked as a mechanic at Volkswagon Canada in Haileybury Ontario. He met his wife Darquise where they married and raised their family. He enjoyed community volunteering as a Captain for the Haileybury Fire Department and certified rescue diver for the Ontario Provincial Police. His job was a Class A Heavy Duty Mechanic at Sherman Mines. For warmer weather, he moved with his family to Merritt in 1974 where he continued his work at Craigmont Mines. Hired by Weyerhauser Canada as milwright where he then retired . He leaves behind his beloved wife Darquise and his three children - Linda, John and Mike(Armstrong) grandchildren - Buddy (Alberta), Cidney (Coquitlam B.C.) His step grandchildren - Shalene and Riley (Armstrong B.C.) his Sisters-in-law - Betty , Rose, Lisette, Paulette and & neices and nephews. He was a proud member of several other volunteer organizations. To honour and respect his wishes, family and friends gathered at his home for a celebration of Life. He will be missed by all. We would like to thank the N.V.H.C. AUXILIARY for their loving support and all who came . Thank you to the N.V.H.C Staff and Dr. McLeod for their great care. WE LOVE YOU DAD
QUALIFICATIONS: • Early Childhood Educator CertiÀcate or Diploma preferably with Infant/Tot and Special Needs Training. • Experience in supervising an Early Childhood Education Program and Staff • Understanding of Head Start Mandate, principles and components • Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills • Knowledge of the local First Nations Heritage, language. Culture an asset • Understanding of Child Development and Educational Programming • High level of sensitivity working with First Nations children, families and community • Be a positive role model for children, parents and families • Food Safe, Valid First Aid and/or child CPR CertiÀcation, an asset • Adhere to code of ethics and Oath to ConÀdentiality • Class 5 Drivers License * Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry is mandatory for all positions SALARY: Negotiable DEADLINE: May 11, 2012 START DATE: ASAP Interested candidates to submit resume and cover letter to: Angie Sterling, M.Ed., Principal The Lower Nicola Band School 181 Nawishaskin Lane, MERRITT, BC, V1K 0A7 FAX: (250) 378-6389 Email: asterling@lnib.net
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BC LIVESTOCK is holding a ranch equipment auction Saturday May 12th 11A.M. @ The Johnson’s on Duck Range Rd. Pritchard. Equipment is showroom quality. Tractors, haying equipment, tools, tack, lots of good antiques. View Website at www.bclivestock.bc.ca F.M.I Call 250-573-3939
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Training OfÀcer / Work Experience Program Coordinator Merritt Fire Rescue Department Merritt, BC For 100 years, the Merritt Fire Rescue Department has strived to adapt as the risks, threats, and challenges to the community have changed. For this reason the MFRD continues to strive towards being at the forefront of technology and Àre suppression methods. To the members of the Merritt Fire Rescue Department nothing is more important than the community they serve, and the men and women of this Àne organization recognize their responsibility to help ensure the safety of our citizens. In that regard, the department’s core values of Integrity, Mentoring, People, Response, Empathy, Service and Safety have been bestowed upon every member. There now exists an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual to become the new Training OfÀcer / Work Experience Program Coordinator to work hand in glove with the Fire Chief in order to provide leadership in the protection of the community through best practices in leadership, educational development, public safety initiatives, and ÀreÀghting equipment and techniques. In doing so, this individual will demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and foster a strong sense of collaboration and teamwork amongst the department’s paid-on-call members and with their contacts with other City staff. Reporting to the Fire Chief, the Training OfÀcer / Work Experience Program Coordinator is a senior member of the Fire OfÀcer Team and exercises a signiÀcant degree of independent initiative, judgment and action in accordance with policies, plans and objectives of the Department. This individual is responsible for the development, coordination, management, supervision, and budgeting of training programs and will be responsible for the administration and day to day supervision of the Work Experience Program and its ÀreÀghters. The ideal candidate for this role will have shown considerable effort towards gaining the base knowledge and certiÀcations required for this position and will have proven supervisory experience; both inside and outside the Fire Service. Required QualiÀcations • NFPA 1001, FireÀghter I & II, with IFSAC or PROBOARD accreditation. • NFPA 1041 – Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional QualiÀcations – Level I. • NFPA 1035 - Standard for Professional QualiÀcations for Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information OfÀcer, and Juvenile Fire-setter Intervention. • Current BC Emergency Medical First Responder License. • Red Cross First Responder Instructor/Evaluator. • Class 5 driver’s license with air brake endorsement. • A driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behavior. A record with more than six points will eliminate an applicant from further consideration. Remuneration This full-time position has a salary range of $40,000 - $50,000 per annum. The position has a comprehensive beneÀts plan which includes the Municipal Pension Plan. Closing Date Detailed applications should be submitted to the undersigned prior to 4:00 p.m. May 15, 2012. As only those short-listed candidates will be contacted, we thank you in advance for your interest in this position.
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PAYROLL CLERK II Applications are invited for the position of Payroll Clerk II with School District No. 58, (Nicola-Similkameen) in Merritt. This is a 12-month per year, 7 hours per day position. Salary and beneÀts will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement. The successful applicant is responsible for payroll and related duties for all school district employees. For a complete listing of the qualiÀcations and job description, please refer to the district’s website under Info/Public Announcements/Payroll Clerk II Job Description & QualiÀcations. Required Licences, CertiÀcates and Registrations: • Completion of Grade 12. • Completion of the Canadian Payroll Association payroll course (2 years) or 2 years of the CMA or CGA program. • One to two years of payroll experience. The district has a high percentage of First Nations and other multicultural students and so being sensitive to cultural diversities would be an asset. Application forms are available at the School Board ofÀce, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, BC, or you can apply on-line at www.sd58. bc.ca , click on Jobs/Support Positions/Job Postings listed under Job Code # 337009, and follow the prompts provided. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references will be accepted until May 18, 2012. Please forwarded to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED LOCAL REVENUE LAWS AND INVITATION TO MAKE PRESENTATIONS NOTICE IS GIVEN, pursuant to section 6 of the First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act (hereafter referred to as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;FSMAâ&#x20AC;?), that the Shackan First Nation (â&#x20AC;&#x153;The First Nationâ&#x20AC;?) propose to enact the Shackan First Nation Property Assessment Law, 2012 and the Shackan First Nation Property Taxation Law, 2012 (hereafter referred to as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Proposed Lawsâ&#x20AC;?). DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED LAWS: The Proposed Laws are a property taxation law and a property assessment law, both made under the authority of section 5(1)(a) of the FSMA. The property assessment law provides for the assessment and valuation of interests in land on the reserve lands of the First Nation, including appointing assessors, inspecting property, preparing assessment rolls, and mailing assessment notices. The property assessment law also provides a process for reconsideration of assessments and for a right of appeal to an independent assessment review board. The property taxation law establishes a taxation regime that taxes interests in land in the reserve, and includes provisions for exemptions, grants, preparing tax rolls and tax notices, the levy of penalties and interest on unpaid taxes, and the collection and enforcement of unpaid taxes. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED LAWS may be obtained from: Shawn Swakum, Shackan First Nation, at 2160 Settlers Road, Merritt, BC. COUNCIL OF THE FIRST NATION INVITES WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS regarding the proposed Laws. Written representations may be made to the Council from the date of this notice until May 15th, 2012. Persons wishing to make a written representation must deliver the document containing the representations to: Shawn Swakum, Shackan First Nation, 2160 Settlers Road, Merritt, BC V1K 1M9. Representations should be made on or before noon, **May 15** 2012 in order to ensure consideration by Council. Before making the Proposed Laws, Council will consider all written representations received in accordance with this Notice. CONTACT INFORMATION: For further information or questions regarding the Proposed Laws, this Notice, or the making of written representations to Council, please contact Shawn Swakum, Shackan First Nation Band OfďŹ ce by telephone at (250) 378-5410. This Notice Dated: **March 14, 2012**
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Room & Board Rooms to rent and/or room & board. $400/mon. for room. Room & board negotiable. Seniors preferred. Contact Doug or Donna at 250-378-5688 or douggdixon@yahoo.ca. No alcohol or drugs.
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