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Merritt woman fears loss of at-home treament Hospital doses put PIDD patients at risk By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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Rebekah Bowen and 450 other British Columbians suffering from Primary Immunodeficency, are struggling with the B.C. government elimination of a free home care option. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

A Merritt woman says she is devastated by the planned elimination of her at-home treatment of Primary Immunodeficiency Disease, a move she says could endanger the health of 450 British Columbians. Rebekah Bowen has for the past year and a half suffered from the condition that weakens her immune system, requiring weekly doses of Hizentra, a drug that helps fight viruses the average person fends off every day. Her PIDD went unnoticed until November 2010 when she woke up paralyzed from the waist down. She was able to walk three months later, after doctors diagnosed and treated her. But now the at-home treatment she receives from a pilot program out of St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver isn’t receiving government backing, the program head said.

Bowen said she just learned that funds will run out in six months. “If we have to get this treatment in the hospital every month, then that is putting us in serious risk of catching viruses,” she said, noting 100 of the 450 people who suffer from PIDD provincewide administer the Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin treatments at home and about 75 per cent of sufferers want the option. Up until five months ago, Bowen visited the Nicola Valley Health Centre to receive monthly doses, a process she said left her weak immune system exposed for up to 14 hours while waiting in the emergency room. But after learning how to administer weekly subcutaneous injections herself, she was safe from possible hospital infections. Dr. Robert Schellenberg is head of the subcutaneous injection program at Saint Paul’s Hospital, which used a chunk of its research money to fund

the subcutaneous injections pilot program starting in May 2009. He recently learned the B.C. Ministry of Health didn’t take on the pilot. The initiative would save the ministry at least $1.3 million over three years, Schellenberg estimated, mostly from personnel costs for administering in-hospital treatment. “I gather someone lower down in the ministry said, ‘Well, they’re not going to do any new provincial project,’” he said. “But [the government’s idea] to have each region have its own nurse trainer makes absolutely no sense.” He said each region would be reluctant to pay for the costs of hiring an employee to train PIDD patients to administer subcutaneous injections. Similar at-home treatments have been initiated internationally to lower the number of patients visiting hospitals while

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‘Retrogressive step’ not to fund the at-home program From Page 1 ramping up health care costs. “Subcutaneous is the way it’s going around the world,” Schellenberg said. “It’s been taken up like crazy in the U.S. because HMOs [health maintenance organizations] know they can save money. “It seems like such a retrogressive step not to fund the program, in terms of the whole emphasis on getting people out of hospitals and treated at home.” But according to the B.C. Ministry of Health, the province funds $35 million annually to Canadian Blood Services for immunoglobulin products, and this includes the at-home subcutaneous treatments, as well as the hospital doses. Spokesperson for the ministry Kristy Andersen said the drug manufacturer providing free doses of the blood product is extending its program for six months from today to facilitate discussions between Providence Health Care, which allocates money from the ministry to hospitals and to the province. “The ministry has not received any request from Providence to provide additional funding at this time, but would be happy to review anything that is brought forward,” Andersen said, adding health authorities already receive money above their base budgets for programs such as the subcutaneous injections. “It is up to the health authority to determine if a home-based program should be established,” she said.

Vancouver Coastal Health, which includes Providence, currently receives $120,000 above the base budget for managing the injection programs. “Should a health authority determine that such a program would be beneficial, they can implement one, but it must be done safely with the necessary supports in place,” Andersen went on. “At-home infusions require monitoring, training, ongoing support and are not appropriate for every patient.” She said the ministry hasn’t received a proposal to fund the subcutaneous pilot program, “but if one were put forward we would happy to review it.” She said Providence will discuss possible government funding at a future health authority meeting, though the program hasn’t been added as an agenda item at any scheduled meetings. Meanwhile, Bowen fears receiving treatment at the hospital wouldn’t be enough to keep her feeling as healthy as she does while administering her own weekly doses. “Near the end of the month after going to the hospital, I feel weak when the dose starts to wear off,” she said. “It’s just so much safer if I can continue to do this at home. I can’t even go on a holiday if I don’t have my own treatment.” The Canadian Immunodeficiency Patient Organization estimates 2,000 people nationally are diagnosed with PIDD, though one in every 1,000 is suspected to have the condition.

FAMILY FUN Parents and children enjoyed some summery weather when the StrongStart groups gathered in Rotary Park for a ‘Fun Day’ on June 15. Some packed picnic lunches and others played in the water park or on the playground. StrongStart is a free early learning program offered through the School District for parents and their children from birth to five years. Jade Swartzberg/Herald

Man injured in weekend storm Over 30 trees fall on Voght Valley Road recreation site By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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While storms over the weekend didn’t appear to cause much damage in town, a recreation site on Voght Valley Road was left in shambles after 30 to 40 trees were downed by high winds, injuring one man. Merritt RCMP were called at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday to assist after one of the trees fell on the man at the Boss Davis forestry recreation site, which is about one hour south of Merritt off Kane Valley Road. “I’ve heard conflicting stories about whether the man was in a tent or in a truck [when he was hit by the tree],” Const. Tracy Dunsmore said. BC Ambulance confirmed the

man was struck by a tree. Dunsmore said the man was finally airlifted approximately one hour after emergency crews were told of the injury. “By the time the ambulance got out there and realized they couldn’t get through, they had to make some calls to get the air ambulance,” Dunsmore said. “At the time, they said they were non-life-threatening injuries.” The man was eventually taken by ambulance to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. Police weren’t called to any other weather-related event over the weekend, Dunsmore added. “That was really the only area that got hit,” she said. “Everywhere else got lots of rain and some hail, but it was the trees in that area [that

caused the emergency].” Despite the high number of damaged vehicles from fallen trees, no other injuries were reported. “There were quite a lot of trees that fell just in that one area,” she said. “The trailers and the cars, almost all of them got hit by branches and trees falling.” The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, VSA highway maintenance, conservation services and firefighters also attended. Trees were also reported down on Mamit Lake Road, west of Merritt along Highway 8. BC Ambulance Service were limited about what they would say about the man. They wouldn’t say whether he was from Merritt because “it would compromise the patient’s privacy.”

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BC Hydro’s Nicola Substation exploded at approximately 10 a.m. Monday and burned for nearly 15 hours before subsiding. The Merritt Fire Rescue Department was called to the scene at 4 p.m. and remained on site until 1 a.m. BC Hydro will reimburse the MFRD for responding out of its area. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

Nicola Substation bursts into flames Blazes reached almost 25 feet, burned 15 hours before subsiding By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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A section of the BC Hydro Nicola Substation on Douglas Lake Road exploded into flames about 10 a.m. on Monday, burning for approximately 15 hours before subsiding. One BC Hydro employee was on site when the blaze ignited. He wasn’t injured. “It sounded like a canon,” said the employee who didn’t want to be named. “I went out to respond to the breakers going off. It just started.” The man said he has not witnessed a substation fire in his 30 years working for the power supplier. While the unit facilitates the delivery of electricity to Merritt, electrical service wasn’t disturbed throughout the region, despite flames reaching more than 25

feet and thick smoke coating the sky for several kilometres. Due to the electrical nature of the blaze, a fire department wasn’t called to the scene until about 4 p.m. Initially, personnel on scene said they thought the blaze would burn itself out. The nearby Upper Nicola Fire Department and the Nicola Base of the province’s wildfire branch weren’t equipped to handle this type of fire. The burning oil and electrical nature of the flames meant the better-equipped Merritt Fire Rescue Department had to be called. The firefighters worked with BC Hydro’s safety crew to plan an attack and to learn where they could safely walk, said Fire Captain Sky McKeown. “We then made our fire attack and eventually extinguished the fire,” he said, noting

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hasn’t attended a substation fire. “This one was a different beast, having the substation so large and power still in the area,” he said. Dag Sharman, community relations manager for the Thompson Okanagan and Columbia Region, said the Merritt fire crew wasn’t called until after their own crew managed to attend the scene and determine they couldn’t put out the flames. “Our fire crew came in and it took a bit of time to get to the location,” he said. “Once they realized they couldn’t extinguish it themselves, they realized they needed to call the Kamloops and Merritt fire departments.” The cause is unknown. “Extinguishing the fire was the focus and now we will determine the cause, of the fire,” Sharman added.

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Help Merritt put its best foot forward We all want Merritt to be the best it can be and a tidy home, yard and neighbourhood helps us put our best foot forward. Unfortunately, not everyone works to the same level, and the City regulates our appearance through the Nuisance Abatement Bylaw. The Nuisance Abatement Bylaw requires that you keep your property and adjoining boulevard/lane from becoming unsightly. This means : • NO garbage or junk lying around (including ashes, dead animals, furniture, bedding, crockery, glass, bags, old appliances, tin cans, cardboard, paper and so forth). • NO accumulation of mechanical equipment, including bulldozers, graders, backhoes etc., or other heavy construction equipment (unless your property is zoned for it). • NO out of control grass and weeds (must be under 20 cm high) and no dead

landscaping. • NO holes, breaks, rot, crumbling, peeling paint, rusting walls or houses that show physical decay, neglect and lack of maintenance. • NO more than two unlicensed but operable vehicles. • NO derelict vehicles of any kind (if it can’t be driven, it is derelict). • NO grafitti • NO broken down or leaning fences • NO pools of stagnant water A reminder that the boulevard and lane adjoining your property is also your responsibility. Property owners are also responsible for keeping these areas cleared of snow within 24 hours of a snowfall in residential areas and by 10 am in commercial areas. Property owners are responsible for ensuring that shrubs and trees do not impede passage or visibility on sidewalks and roads. The City is proactive in its enforcement

of the Nuisance Abatement Bylaw. When we notice a property that is not meeting standards, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer will take a photograph and send it along with a letter to the property owner requesting clean up. If the property has not been brought up to standard by the stated date, a Bylaw Offence Notice (ticket) will be issued. Each offence under this bylaw is subject to a $100 fine. In addition, if the order to comply is further ignored, the City may undertake the work required and the property owner will be billed for the cost of the work along with an additional 15 per cent administrative charge. Unpaid costs are added to the property taxes at the end of the year. The City also has the option of prosecuting uncooperative property owners in court. For more information on these regulations, please contact Bylaw Enforcement at (250) 378-4224 or bylaw@merritt.ca.

Conserve water by minding sprinkling restrictions The City of Merritt has annual sprinkling regulations as means of encouraging water conservation. Restrictions are in place from May 1 to Sept. 30 each year when no sprinklers and/or soaker hoses may be used between the hours of 8

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TRIPLE MIX : AQUA CYCLING, WATER RUNNING & CORE CONDITIONING: Friday July 27, 2012 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (4 CALA, 4 FIS, 4 BCRPA credits) Decide to construct a class that mixes cycling, running and core conditioning or choose to design three separate classes that will add diversity to your aqua Àt programming and draw new comers, looking for cross training, to the pool. Learn the biomechanics of water running to improve land based performance, expérience super fun cycling variations and feel how effectively the core is integrated into every movement experience. ONE - FOUR HOUR WORKSHOP : $95 + tax TWO - FOUR HOUR WORKSHOPS : $175 + tax THREE - FOUR HOUR WORKSHOPS : $250 + tax REGISTER: Through CALA at 1-888-751-9823 or email: cala_aqua@mac.com

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Volunteer-run shelter not sustainable Merritt needs staff run, longterm facility By Jade Swartzberg THE HERALD

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Run solely by volunteers, Merritt’s community response shelter is not sustainable, representatives from the Housing Task Group told council on June 12. Instead, Merritt needs a long-term, staff-run facility that includes supportive housing, transitional housing and emergency beds, they said. “[The Community Response Emergency Winter (CREW) Shelter] has some good points and some bad points,” said RCMP Cst. Tracy Dunsmore. “In the end, there was a lot of burn out and we are not sure what we are going to do next year.” The shelter, located downtown on Coutlee Avenue, was open nightly from December 2011 through March 2012 and accommodated as many as 14 guests a night. NICOLA VALLEY

Man waves before fleeing Merritt RCMP eventually managed to apprehend a man who fled from a traffic stop last Wednesday. After police signalled him to stop on Highway 8, Leonard Dale Wagner, 54, finally pulled over on Torgeson Road before pleading guilty to operating a vehicle in a manner dangerous to the public, and willfully falsifying

Over the four month period, just over 35 volunteers put in a total of 3,380.5 volunteer hours. In the past, B.C. Housing funded an extreme weather shelter operated by ASK Wellness at Crossroads Community Church. The shelter was only open on Mondays and on nights when temperatures dropped below -8 C and, during the 2010-2011 season, only seven guests accessed the shelter. As a result of the low numbers, B.C. Housing decided not to operate the shelter and re-allocated the money to ASK Wellness. At risk of not having a winter shelter in Merritt, the Housing Task Group made it a priority to have an emergency cold weather shelter open seven days a week during the 2011-2012 season, Dunsmore said. “If you’re sleeping in a back alley, there is not much difference between -5 C and -8 C,” she said. The Housing Task Group, a sub-committee of the Social Planning Council, operated the shelter with funding from various community partners and sponsors.

documents. “He had a valid drivers’ license, but didn’t have insurance,” said Merritt RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore. “The tag on his license plate said it was insured, but he altered the decal on the plate to give it a different date. It was forged.” He was brought into the Merritt RCMP Detachment where police questioned him. Wagner appeared in court Thursday where he pleaded guilty, was fined $1,400 and given a one year driving prohibition. “Normally they appear in court the next day, but they don’t

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The CREW shelter, located downtown and open every night regardless of temperature, logged a total of 566 visitors. Dunsmore told council that 35-40 people accessed the shelter on a regular basis. However, by the end of the season, she said the location was serving as a cold weather shelter, an emergency shelter, a supportive housing facility and a sobering centre, something that volunteers were not adequately trained to handle. “We had volunteers from an array of people — some were ‘been there done that’ and others had big hearts,” she said. “It’s just not sustainable.” Task group member Kelly Donaldson said a sustainable facility would include paid staff who are able to provide professional service to those accessing the shelter. The presentation to council included a summary of the Nicola Valley Housing Needs and Demands study the Housing Task Group has prepared for submission to BC Housing. The study, currently in draft stage, indicates that use of the CREW shelter attests to the number of homeless

plead guilty right away,” Dunsmore said. “A lot of the time they will ask to speak to council. This time it was pretty short and sweet.” Dunsmore said police initially intended to pull the vehicle over because of a burned-out light, or a similar issue. Wagner “waved” at police before fleeing, Dunmore said.

and near homeless people in the Nicola Valley and concludes that “there is a profound need in the Nicola Valley for a year-round emergency shelter.” According to the study, the average household income in the Valley is 20 per cent lower than the provincial average and the reliance on welfare and employment insurance is nearly five times the provincial average for welfare among people under 25. Merritt has several social housing facilities, however, there are no vacancies and waits can be up to four years off-reserve and up to 12 years on-reserve. The study concludes that Merritt needs affordable housing for low income families and individuals, supportive housing for those who are hard to house due to addictions or mental illness, and supportive housing for those going into detox or coming out of treatment or jail. Dunsmore said the task group will apply for seed funding to develop a sustainable business plan for a shelter and actively pursue affordable housing solutions within the Nicola Valley.

Woman cuts wrist with knife Emergency crews were called to a residence on Garcia Street and Merritt Avenue where a woman cut her wrist on Tuesday night. Ambulance and police arrived to the scene at about 9:45 p.m. and

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2011 City Council’s Annual Report Presentation Notice is hereby given that the City of Merritt Council will be presenting the 2011 Annual Report at the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2185 Voght Street. The Annual Report may be viewed at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C. during regular ofÀce hours, and is available on the city’s web site at www.merritt.ca. Any questions regarding the report may be directed to Pat Sibilleau, Financial Services Manager, at (250) 378-4224.

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HERALD OPINION A temporary court flux Recently, a 20-year-old man from Surrey received a month in jail for his part in the Stanley Cup riots, which took place just over a year ago. Many people are hoping this sets a precedent for future sentencing, and it should. A one-month term for taking part in a riot, in which millions of dollars in property damage was done, police were assaulted, 150 were injured and the global reputation of the Vancouver area was severely damaged, is light punishment. However, it is likely that many of those charged will not receive any punishment. Their cases may well be thrown out of court because of excessive delay, due to the severely plugged nature of the court system. If a case is delayed for 18 months or longer, through no fault of the defence, it is quite likely it will not come to trial. This is unacceptable. While it says volumes about the state of the court system, something that few people pay attention to unless they are directly involved, it sends a bad message to the rioters. It tells them that they should do all they can to delay the process until they are charged, and they should not plead guilty. As a result, they may see their case dropped. The provincial government should set up a temporary court which can solely deal with riot cases. Everyone who is charged in connection with the riot should face trial, and do time if found guilty. If such a temporary court proves to work well, it could be used in other situations – such as to relieve system congestion in specific areas. If rioters are able to get off without any consequences because of a backlog of cases, the criminal justice system needs some creative fixing. The province can do something about this – now. Authority must trump lawlessness. – Black Press

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high school graduation I’ve spent more time on the wrong side of the line with school and missionary service) and I can’t help but feel an almost tangible difference each time I do. It’s hard to explain exactly what it is, but the air feels a little bit fresher on the Canadian side. Of course my friends down south don’t like to hear me talk about the contrast and try to explain away my feelings by pointing out the different road markings or speed limits, but I can’t help that my heart beats a

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SOUP FOR THE SOUL Canadian Cancer Society Merritt Relay for Life organizer Diane Van Hoof (left) donates soup and other food items to the soup kitchen. Co-ordinators Ernie and Pam Whitacker, and volunteer Linda Karlson accept the items that Relay participants donated during the event on June 2. Jade Swartzberg/Herald

MP Report: Reflections on a year in Ottawa DAN ALBAS

View from the HILL With the House of Commons rising last Thursday I have now completed my first full year of the Parliamentary cycle. Looking back on the past twelve months, it is surprising just how quickly one year can pass by. Although conventional political wisdom is to reflect on the accomplishments of what was achieved during the past Parliamentary session and what promises were kept, I believe we should also not lose sight of the challenges that remain. One of the bills introduced that was not passed

was Bill C-30. For those of you unfamiliar with Bill C-30 it was commonly referred to as the “Internet spy bill.” Why I raise this particular bill is due to the fact that much of Canada’s intellectual capacity, citizens’ finances and life savings, daily banking and household finances, even personal health information is increasingly accessed online. At the same time our laws that protect these important Canadian assets online are falling further and further behind. I often used the analogy to explain that law enforcement can access more basic contact information in the real world from a simple hit and run accident than can be accessed in the cyber world from anonymous hackers who could steal the identity and life savings of a senior. Government has a role to protect the interests of Canadians and when it comes to our online security, Canada is increasingly being

viewed as one of the most lax jurisdictions in the G-7 and that should be a concern to all Canadians. However we also must recognize that one of the primary reasons why Bill C-30 did not move forward was due to the fact that many Canadians opposed the bill believing incorrectly that it would allow citizens to be “spied on” without any judicial overview. This was of course patently false as the bill did not allow for surveillance without a judiciary process being involved. It is ironic that in the age of information it is often misinformation that increasingly creates confusion and can mislead Canadians. As Members of Parliament we must also accept responsibility as we have an obligation to clearly explain not only what it is that a bill will and will not do, but also why we believe the bill is important. Most citizens I have heard from support protecting our

online resources and assets and clearly in the future we will need to do a more comprehensive job in discussions on this subject. Given that one full year of the 41st Parliamentary has now concluded I had intended to provide what will be my annual accountability report to the taxpayers of Okanagan-Coquihalla. Unfortunately the Board of Internal Economy does not release member’s expenditure reports until later in the year when the Public Accounts of Canada report is released. As soon as this information is available I will be providing a report in one of my weekly updates. On a personal level, the past twelve months have certainly been a great learning experience for me and for the most part rewarding. I greatly enjoy travelling around Okanagan-Coquihalla and meeting new people and hearing first hand from citizens. It is also exciting to

learn of the many events, projects, festivals, attractions and other activities currently being planned in communities throughout our region. As a Member of Parliament it is a great honour to represent this region in Ottawa and to share local events in the House of Commons during standing orders and also to report back to local taxpayers each week in these reports that help explain the goings on in Ottawa. Over the next few months I will again visit every community within OkanaganCoquihalla as part of my annual summer listening tour and as is always the case, I welcome your input and am happy to meet with you during my travels. Please feel free to contact my office at 1-800-665-8711 to schedule an appointment or to have a call back. Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for OkanaganCoquihalla and can be reached at dan.albas@parl.gc.ca.

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Friends & Neighbours Mortgage insurance that works for you DAVID L. BROWN Managing YOUR MONEY A mortgage is usually the biggest, single debt any Canadian will ever take on. That’s enough to make anybody nervous and it’s why most of us seek the protection of mortgage insurance to make sure our home will always be there for our family come what may. And it is the right and prudent thing to do. What isn’t always the best solution is assuming that mortgage life insurance is the only option for this protection. Sure, it’s easy to do as mortgage life insurance is

typically offered as part of your lender’s mortgage package and the cost of coverage is simply folded into your monthly mortgage payment. But that may not be the best option for you. Here’s why: When you get mortgage insurance from your lender … • The lender is the beneficiary of the policy. There are no cash values and coverage expires when the mortgage is paid off. • Coverage decreases as the mortgage is paid down but your premiums remain the same or increase over the term of the mortgage. • The lender’s policies may allow them to adjust your premiums or even change or cancel the policy at any time. • If you decide to move your mortgage to another lending institu-

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Many of those graduating this year from Merritt Secondary School will have a similar story as Jake Wessel three years from now. The 20-year-old has lived in the Nicola Valley his whole life and is now studying at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. Wessel lives and studies in Kamloops when classes are in session. This summer he is spending his days at the Merritt Library as the summer student for the reading program. What brings him back? “I loved growing up here,” he said. “I’ve been biking my whole life and you can take a look in any direction here and you can go bike on trails on every mountain.” Wessel also takes advantage of the local skate and jump park to perform bike tricks. “You can find so much to do here; you can find your own space because you’re not crammed into a concrete jungle,” he said. “Me and friends would sometimes make jumps out of 2x4s and set them up at the lake and jump into the water.” He was also active in lacrosse. His father helped develop the Nicola Valley Thunder Lacrosse Association. Wessel played for several years, but underwent several surgeries which caused him to stop playing when he was in Grade 9. “It’s a great place to live,” he said. “You get all four seasons, unlike on the coast where there is 360 days of rain.” Wessel is now studying law at

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The One to One Reading Program is wrapping up another successful year teaching Merritt’s elementary school students how to read, and now organizers have their sights on registering next year’s volunteers. “It’s a really positive program and I think it’s a great thing to have good news about the schools, and about teachers, because it’s not really out there right now,” said Jennifer Denton, literacy helping teacher. “Great things are happening in schools right now and I think that’s an important message to give. People are coming together and working on a goal that is important to everybody.” Each student attends approximately three times per week. “I really like reading,” said Bench Elementary Grade 1 student Jayda McKnight. “It’s fun and I get to play games.” The class is structured so that approximately 15 minutes is spent reading and 15 minutes is dedicated to reading games. The program was on a hiatus,

but returned for the last 1.5 years to Bench Elementary School and is run throughout Merritt by the Nicola-Similkameen School District 58 after Literacy Merritt initiated the program. Approximately 40 students are part of the program this year, Denton said. “The students [who might benefit from one-to-one reading] are recommended by teachers,” she added. “Some benefit in different ways, some need to move up a level in reading, while others might want to improve at their current level.” Kristina Desmond is a volunteer co-ordinator with the program. She said students love the initiative. “Sometimes their time slot falls into gym class, but they are still happy to be here,” she said. The group is looking for volunteers. In order to be a part of the program, candidates must go through a criminal record check and several hours of training. Volunteers can contact Denton at jdenton@sd58.bc.ca. Each volunteer is asked to contribute at least 1.5 hours each week.

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Standing on guard for Canada NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH In the opening sentence of a biography of evangelist Dwight L. Moody, the biographer writes: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Surely we may end as we began, with the insistence that God is the one supreme universal need of all humanity, and that need was never more pronounced than in America today.â&#x20AC;? Would we agree with that analysis of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canada as a nation as well? Why does Canada need God today as never before? Canada needs God because of its unparalled prosperity. We could speak of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abounding resources, its increasing foreign trade, its expanding bank balances (or debts?), and its Gibraltar-like position in the politics of the world. We could say that there has never been a nation that has had enormous wealth or a nation that has enjoyed such unlimited luxury and so securely rides upon the top of the world as does Canada. And, yet we should be aware that ease, luxury, and wealth have never assured national continuity. History has only one story to tell and that is about the enervating effect of a comfortable and luxu-

rious prosperity. The great animals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the dinosaurs, the magalosaurs, the huge carnivorous lizards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at whose skeletons we look in wonder, were immune from harm and dangers. Their lives were protected from injury by an impenetrable armor. They lived a fearless, self-satisfied, complacent existence. Today they are extinct. Luxury and an easy life destroyed them whereas the animals that were alert to danger are still with us. What is true of individuals is true of nations. Life expectancy has gone up dramatically for both men and women. But it is impossible to serve both God and money. Canada needs God because of its present unlimited influence in the world. We are no longer a self-contained and self-sufficient people. We have far-reaching entangling alliances with many nations. Our prosperity and happiness are bound up with people of other lands. In a very real sense, the world of tomorrow will be what Canada chooses to make it. We can make it an arena of military competition. We can make it the scene of racial hatred and malicious mischief. On the other hand, we can make this world a palace of peace. We can make it a family of friendly nations. We are now struggling to make it so and we must not become impatient. We must

endure to the end and the nation that clings to God can and will endure. We do not know why nations rise and fall, but they do. Historians have pointed out that nations rise and fall in regular rhythmic intervals. Prominent historian, Arnold Toynbee, has said that there is only one chance for civilization to endure. Nations have fallen because of inward decay. They commit moral suicide. To live, Canada must lay hold upon the living God. But how do we do so? Let men and women who seek high position publicly acknowledge God. Let them make some avowal of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s place in the life of our nation. Let us give our support to every institution that helps the nation to remember its dependence upon God. Let us practice the presence of God in business, homes, in our schools, and other institutions. Let us refuse to have anything to do with any movement that seeks to crowd God out of our lives. Let each of say to his soul â&#x20AC;&#x201C; morning, noon, night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;My soul, wait thou Only upon God, for my expectation is from Himâ&#x20AC;? (Psalm 62:5). Happy 145th birthday, Canada. May God keep you going. Narayan Mitra is pastor of the Merritt Baptist Church. Contact him at narayanmitra@hotmail. com.

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FEATURE HOMES 4 bedroom, 2 bath home just steps from downtown wn - bright & ope open p n wi with th recent upgrades. On a full basement - partially finished. shed. large lot, fully fenced yards, both front & back, quiet street. Comes with a single car garage plus a detached 17x30 shop. Large country kitchen with French ench doors open onto 12x21 deck. Features include solid oak hardwood floor in n livingroom, formal dining room & wood burning insert in fireplace. Windows replaced placed with low e double glazed in 2005. 2 stage high efficiency furnace in 2008. 008. Basement boasts 2 huge bedrooms plus a games room finished in cedar. edar. Price includes 5 appliances.

$268,900.

M 3639

NEW LISTINGS

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Upper level 2 bdrm condo Recent laminate & lino flring 5 appliances incl window a/c Sundeck in front, quick possession

$112,000

M 3777

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Well maintained 1 owner home New windows up & attached garage Great location w/ huge backyard Garden area, fruit trees & green house

M 3778

$212,000

• Large open commercial space (approx 6500 sf) • Curb parking and parking lot across the street • Located in the d/t core. Sold as bldg & land • Roof HVAC, hot water & roll down security door

M 3779

$440,000

• Exquisite 3 bdrm Rancher • Detached shop on .5 acre • Hdwd flrs & custom window coverings • Easy access & very private M 3497

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$540,000

Beautiful executive home Quality finishings throughout 4 bdrms, lge mste w/ 5 pce enste Gas f/place, a/c b/i vac, u/g sprinkling

M 3756

$539,900

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4+ bdrm home on 9.91 ac. 18’ ceiling - magnificent views Hickory cabinets, maple floors, Walk-out daylight basement Central air, u\g sprinklers & more

M 3688

$499,900

• Over 120 acres in natural valley setting • Few miles West of Merritt • Level hay land w/Spius Creek & Nicola River • Very productive ranch

M 3748

$999,900

$5000.00 Appliance Bonus!

Priced to be noticed, good condition 2 bedroom ground level condo. Quality carpet and paint in recent years. In suite laundry with a brand new dryer and extra storage space. Nice open floor plan at living room and kitchen which has a good amount of cupboard space. Complex has an on site caretaker, with local strata management company.

M 3702

$113,000.

• Wonderful executive home on the Bench • Totally finished 4 level split, fantastic views • Gourmet kitch, 5 bdrms, 3 baths • Beautiful l/scaping w/ terracing, gorgeous gardens

M 3612

$499,000

• Executive 3 bdrm rancher • Riverfront, .55 acres • Completely landscaped, flat property • Hardwood thruout, incredibly private

M 3651

$485,000

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250-378-6181

250-315-3672

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250-280-7253

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tommcdongh@royallepage.ca

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Karen Bonneteau Sales Rep

Cathy Property Manager

Lynda Property Manager

250-378-1996

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOTS

D SOL • • • •

Gorgeous 5 bdrm family home 3/4” oak hw flooring w/ ceramic tile Extra lge kitch w/ pantry Lge master bdrm has 5 pc ensuite

M 3770

$465,000

• 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 5 bdrm, 4 bath family home • Amazing chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops • Remodeled bsmt & main bathrooms • Inground pool & private backyard

M 3701

$439,000

• Spectacular panoramic views & beautiful sunsets • 3 bdrms (possible 4), 3 bath home w/ in-law ste • 5 acres w/ large 4 acre fenced area • 24x36 garage/shop, 60 US gpm well, great water

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M 3765

M 3769

$429,000

Investors, take note** 4 plex with 2 lots Large 2, 3 bdrm & 2, 2 bdrm stes Close to schools & parks

$399,900

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9.88 acres in Petit Creek 3 bedroom home with solarium Drilled well produces 157gpm Fenced & cross-fenced-3 bay shop

M 3578

$398,000

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Three bedrooms & a den Open concept design Beautiful views Home warranty

M 3665

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$389,000

Cheapest lot listed for sale in all of Merritt!! Upper Bench neighborhood – Grandview Heights. Underground services to lot line. Bargain price and NO HST!! M 3616 $55,000

5 bdrm, 3 bath family home Stunning views of the valley Beautiful cherry kitch w/ SS appliances Formal dinrm & extra lge master bdrm w/ balcony

M 3771

$385,000

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Do you want comfort?? Open floor plan, crown moldings 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

$359,500

• 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

$359,500

D SOL • 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

• 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

$359,000 $ ,

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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

• 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

• 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 3743

M 3719

$335,900

$335,000

• Amazing new 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher w/ open flr plan • Extras include: 10’ ceilings, lge kitch, crown moldings • 5 quality new appl, gas f/p in lvg rm • Backyd totally fenced, landscaped & 18.5x12 deck

M 3762

$334,900

• 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

• Incredible revenue property • SxS fourplex on 1/3 acre of land • All 4 units are updated; new flrs, paint & countertops • Highly desireable location

M 3768

$325,000

• New, bright & beautiful 2000+ sqft home • 1 bdrm legal suite mortgage helper • Kitchen has eating island w/ electricity • 2-5-10 National Home Warranty

M 3759

$324,900

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Well maintained 1 owner home New windows up & attached garage Great location w/ huge backyard Garden area, fruit trees & green house

M 3778

$212,000

• Very private, 4 poss 5 bdrm family home • New appliances, central air & vac • 24x40 wired & heated shop • Double lot & RV parking

M 3673

$308,000

M 3740

$300,200

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Beautiful open floor plan Double sided fireplace High ceilings Deluxe master bedroom

M 3579

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$299,900

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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Executive home on quiet CDS Open concept w/ vaulted ceilings 1 bedroom in-law suite Large country kitchen

M 3753

$284,900

• Well kept home on cul-de-sac • 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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Very nice 4 bdrm 2.5 bath fam home Close to downtown & schools Central air, security system Garden shed & gazebo

M 3293

$269,000

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4 bedroom home Close to downtown Large yard & huge deck 570sqft shop in back

M 3639

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$268,900

3 bdrm country charmer on 1.15 ac Lots or original h/wood Dining room has gas f/place Vinyl windows throughout

M 3710

$264,000

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Nice family home on a good street 3 bdrms up, good size lvgrm & dinrm Kitchen has newer cabinets Possible in-law suite

M 3716

$255,000

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3 bdrm family home Security system, 80% efficient furnace A/C, new windows, except bathroom Beautiful l/scaping, treed & fenced

M 3687

$249,000

• Wide open space is your backyard view • 3 bdrm, 1 bath family home • Large .23 acre lot • Lots of room for toys & RV’s

M 3764

$248,000

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Spotless 1 level, 2 poss 3 bdrm home 2 master bdrms w/ own enstes 20x16 sqft shop has concrete flr In a quiet neighborhood & priced to sell!

M 3776

$246,700

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Very well kept, one owner home 3 good sized bdrm up New flring, counter tops & fixtures Fully fenced backyard, close to schools

M 3690

Beautiful lot in Grandview Heights with a south facing view. Ideal for level entry w/ daylite bsmt. GST pd, close to shopping & NVIT. M 3775 $59,000 3 flat light industrial bareland lots with water & sewer close to lot line. Great business opportunity, other adjacent lots are available. M 3772 - M 3774 $59,900

Fully serviced R-2 lot, close to schools & d/t. Bring your bldg ideas. Trades considered. M 3274 $72,900

RANCHER Gorgeous new Rancher Granite/marble countertops Heated ceramic floors in the 2 baths 10’ ceilings & crown mouldings

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 $57,000

Views of the Nicola Valley with walking trails & shopping nearby. All services are u/g & at lot line. One of Merritt’s preferred neighborhoods. M 3758 $67,000

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New lots in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent setting. Fully services including curbs & storm drain all prepaid by the developer. M 3692 $57,000

$242,900

• 3 bdrm home on 1.8 acres • Newer addition in back is nicely finished • Windows upgraded to vinyl dbl glazed • Quiet rural setting w/ lots of room

M 3632

$241,000

• Bench location-3 bdrm, 2 bath family home • Central air, built-in vac, includes all appliances • 12x24 detached wired 220 shop • Nice fenced backyard for privacy M 3693 $239,900

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Bench location 4 bedroom, 2 bath family home Close to schools & parks Priced to sell!!

M 3689

$235,000

• Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse • Heat pump, a/c, high efficiency appliances • Gas fireplace & many extras • Low maintenance property

M 3729

$219,500

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Good size family home on large lot 2 bdrm ste at ground level & 3 up Dbl carport & tons of space Walking distance to schools & corner store

M 3713

$215,000

• Beautifully landscaped & good sized deck • Upgrade vinyl windows & siding • New roof, 200 amp service, alarm system • Interior has new finish throughout

M 3761

$213,000

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. The uncompromised view will never change. Nice and quiet neighborhood. M 3707 $89,000 Commercial lot zoned C-3. Off the main exit from Vancouver & Kelowna. All services already in place at property edge. Outstanding exposure. M 3712 $89,900

• 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 $209,900

• Sunvalley Court-2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse • End unit-includes all appliances • PRICED TO SELL!! • 24 hour notice required

M 3741

$199,900

• Quiet location, close to schools, park & trails • Large addition on its own land • Improvements are new laminate flrs, gas f/p • New app, new h/w tank & 2 lovely sundecks M 3760 $174,900

2 lots on Eagle Crescent w/ no building restrictions. Plans available w/ the builder. Close to all amenities. M 3679 - M 3680 $95,000 One of a kind lot in Lower Nicola. Cleared, level & serviced by Lower Nicola Water Works. Approved for septic & HST already paid. Incredibly quiet location M 3746 $99,000 Desired Bench location. Owner pd GDT & WR charge. Phase 2 w/ gorgeous views. All u/g services. M 3570 $99,000

• 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

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Covered parking Galley kitch w/ appl & skylite Patio doors from 2nd bdrm or den Nicola River in the back

M 3365

$165,000

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Main house + bachelor house on 1 lot 22x22 garage on 2nd lot Main house has 100 amp upgrade Garage is wired & heated

M 3744

$165,000

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Urban living at its finest 2 bdrm apt, open design Granite countertops, laminate flring SS appliances & in-unit laundry

M 3757

$165,000

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3 bedroom rancher Vinyl windows & siding 9 year old furnace Fenced front & back

M 3708

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$159,900

3 bedroom 1/2 duplex Family oriented neighborhood New paint, flooring, countertops Large, open backyard

M 3736

$159,000

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Close to schools, parks & downtown Fully fenced & landscaped Bsmt is unfinished Great starter home

M 3751

$159,000

• Corner lot ½ duplex in quiet area • Fenced yard, carport & loads of parking • Upgrades include: kitchen counter tops, • Laminate flring, paint, ext doors & light fixtures M 3763 $155,000

• Urban living at its finest! • 1 bdrm apt features a modern open concept design • Perfect for entertaining • Granite counter tops, laminate & tile in kitchen & bath M 3699 $149,000

• Neat as a pin!! 3 bdrm Rancher • Walking distance to town, parks, school • 1 car detached shop • New h/w tank, elec upgrade & more

M 3750

$145,900

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2 bedroom Rancher on a quiet street Electrical upgrade last 5 yrs New vinyl windows & siding New flring, new kitch cabinets, reno’ed bathrm

M 3718

$144,900

INDUSTRIAL Great business opportunity. Landscaping supplies comes w/2 forklifts & 1 skid steer. 1 yr free rent, option to buy land. M 3767 $95,000 • 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

• Nicely updated 3 bdrm, 3 level townhouse • A bathroom on each 3 levels • Nice, fully fenced backyard • Great 1st time homebuyers & investors

M 3726

M 3652

$140,000

$138,000

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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 $ $13 7,900

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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 3 3675

$135,900

• 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

• 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

$115,000

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Commercial lot-C3 zoning Good investment property Tenant pays $700/month + utilities Lane access & close to downtown

M 3703

$114,000

• 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

NEW PRICE

• 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

• 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

• Ground level 1 bdrm condo • Vinyl dbl glazed windows, in ste laundry • Parking right out front • Low monthly maintenance fee

M 3738

$75,900

$113,000 $ $11 3,000

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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 3

$113,000

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2 bdrm home on good sized lot Tile flring in hall + kitchen & bath Recent electrical upgrade Lane access w/ storage shed

M 3737

$110,000

NEW PRICE

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Under new management 1 bdrm apartment Stratified building Centrally located

M 3525

• • • •

$76,900

2 bdrms in strata bldg Central location Laminate flring New roof in 2010

M 3486

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$76,900

One bdrm in strata building Rent $550-600 Under new management Shopping & bus close by

M 3613

$68,000

• Clean as a whistle!! • Tenant pays $475/month • Close to bus, schools, corner store & town • Bachelor apt in Nicola Apts

M 3730

$50,000

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Rent to own considered Buy your own home Nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath home Appliances included

M 3270

• Well kept 3 bedroom manufactured home • 18x20 interlocking driveway • 6 appliances, newer paint & flooring • Garden area, 2 decks, storage shed

$49,900

M 3607

$44,000

• Bright & open describe this 2 bdrm, 1 bath home • Laminate flring, skylight, lge bdrms • Open kitchen, dinrm & lvgrm • Lge yd w/ mature trees

M 3755

$35,000

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 $850,000

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. Amazing lake view lot in Phase 2 to build your dream home. Tons of recreation to choose from. M 3749 $175,000 Privacy & tranquility on this 26+ acre lot with amazing views located in the beautiful Sunshine Valley. Bring your building ideas. M 3766 $189,000 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. Recreational, 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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250-315-3672

250-378-1586

250-280-7253

250-315-3503

250-315-5178

tommcdongh@royallepage.ca

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1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 • Fax: 250-378-6184

www.royallepage.ca/merritt

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Angela Texmo Sales Rep

Don Ward Sales Rep

Karen Bonneteau Sales Rep

Cathy Property Manager

Lynda Property Manager

250-378-1996

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOTS

D SOL • • • •

Gorgeous 5 bdrm family home 3/4” oak hw flooring w/ ceramic tile Extra lge kitch w/ pantry Lge master bdrm has 5 pc ensuite

M 3770

$465,000

• 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 5 bdrm, 4 bath family home • Amazing chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops • Remodeled bsmt & main bathrooms • Inground pool & private backyard

M 3701

$439,000

• Spectacular panoramic views & beautiful sunsets • 3 bdrms (possible 4), 3 bath home w/ in-law ste • 5 acres w/ large 4 acre fenced area • 24x36 garage/shop, 60 US gpm well, great water

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M 3765

M 3769

$429,000

Investors, take note** 4 plex with 2 lots Large 2, 3 bdrm & 2, 2 bdrm stes Close to schools & parks

$399,900

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9.88 acres in Petit Creek 3 bedroom home with solarium Drilled well produces 157gpm Fenced & cross-fenced-3 bay shop

M 3578

$398,000

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Three bedrooms & a den Open concept design Beautiful views Home warranty

M 3665

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$389,000

Cheapest lot listed for sale in all of Merritt!! Upper Bench neighborhood – Grandview Heights. Underground services to lot line. Bargain price and NO HST!! M 3616 $55,000

5 bdrm, 3 bath family home Stunning views of the valley Beautiful cherry kitch w/ SS appliances Formal dinrm & extra lge master bdrm w/ balcony

M 3771

$385,000

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Do you want comfort?? Open floor plan, crown moldings 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

$359,500

• 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

$359,500

D SOL • 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

• 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

$359,000 $ ,

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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

• 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 3743

M 3719

$335,900

$335,000

M 3762

$334,900

• 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

• Incredible revenue property • SxS fourplex on 1/3 acre of land • All 4 units are updated; new flrs, paint & countertops • Highly desireable location

M 3768

$325,000

• New, bright & beautiful 2000+ sqft home • 1 bdrm legal suite mortgage helper • Kitchen has eating island w/ electricity • 2-5-10 National Home Warranty

M 3759

$324,900

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Well maintained 1 owner home New windows up & attached garage Great location w/ huge backyard Garden area, fruit trees & green house

M 3778

$212,000

• Very private, 4 poss 5 bdrm family home • New appliances, central air & vac • 24x40 wired & heated shop • Double lot & RV parking

M 3673

$308,000

M 3740

$300,200

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Beautiful open floor plan Double sided fireplace High ceilings Deluxe master bedroom

M 3579

• • • •

$299,900

Some recent upgrades New ceramic tile flring & windows 3 bdrms up & 2 down Fenced backyd & close to schools

M 3717

$289,900

• • • •

Executive home on quiet CDS Open concept w/ vaulted ceilings 1 bedroom in-law suite Large country kitchen

M 3753

$284,900

• Well kept home on cul-de-sac • 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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Very nice 4 bdrm 2.5 bath fam home Close to downtown & schools Central air, security system Garden shed & gazebo

M 3293

$269,000

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4 bedroom home Close to downtown Large yard & huge deck 570sqft shop in back

M 3639

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$268,900

3 bdrm country charmer on 1.15 ac Lots or original h/wood Dining room has gas f/place Vinyl windows throughout

M 3710

$264,000

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Nice family home on a good street 3 bdrms up, good size lvgrm & dinrm Kitchen has newer cabinets Possible in-law suite

M 3716

$255,000

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3 bdrm family home Security system, 80% efficient furnace A/C, new windows, except bathroom Beautiful l/scaping, treed & fenced

M 3687

$249,000

• Wide open space is your backyard view • 3 bdrm, 1 bath family home • Large .23 acre lot • Lots of room for toys & RV’s

M 3764

$248,000

D SOL • • • •

Spotless 1 level, 2 poss 3 bdrm home 2 master bdrms w/ own enstes 20x16 sqft shop has concrete flr In a quiet neighborhood & priced to sell!

M 3776

$246,700

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Very well kept, one owner home 3 good sized bdrm up New flring, counter tops & fixtures Fully fenced backyard, close to schools

M 3690

Fully serviced R-2 lot, close to schools & d/t. Bring your bldg ideas. Trades considered. M 3274 $72,900

RANCHER Gorgeous new Rancher Granite/marble countertops Heated ceramic floors in the 2 baths 10’ ceilings & crown mouldings

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 $57,000

Views of the Nicola Valley with walking trails & shopping nearby. All services are u/g & at lot line. One of Merritt’s preferred neighborhoods. M 3758 $67,000

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New lots in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent setting. Fully services including curbs & storm drain all prepaid by the developer. M 3692 $57,000

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• 3 bdrm home on 1.8 acres • Newer addition in back is nicely finished • Windows upgraded to vinyl dbl glazed • Quiet rural setting w/ lots of room

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• Bench location-3 bdrm, 2 bath family home • Central air, built-in vac, includes all appliances • 12x24 detached wired 220 shop • Nice fenced backyard for privacy M 3693 $239,900

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• Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse • Heat pump, a/c, high efficiency appliances • Gas fireplace & many extras • Low maintenance property

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$219,500

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Good size family home on large lot 2 bdrm ste at ground level & 3 up Dbl carport & tons of space Walking distance to schools & corner store

M 3713

$215,000

• Beautifully landscaped & good sized deck • Upgrade vinyl windows & siding • New roof, 200 amp service, alarm system • Interior has new finish throughout

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$213,000

• 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 $209,900

• Sunvalley Court-2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse • End unit-includes all appliances • PRICED TO SELL!! • 24 hour notice required

M 3741

$199,900

• Quiet location, close to schools, park & trails • Large addition on its own land • Improvements are new laminate flrs, gas f/p • New app, new h/w tank & 2 lovely sundecks M 3760 $174,900

• 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

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Covered parking Galley kitch w/ appl & skylite Patio doors from 2nd bdrm or den Nicola River in the back

M 3365

$165,000

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Main house + bachelor house on 1 lot 22x22 garage on 2nd lot Main house has 100 amp upgrade Garage is wired & heated

M 3744

$165,000

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Urban living at its finest 2 bdrm apt, open design Granite countertops, laminate flring SS appliances & in-unit laundry

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$165,000

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3 bedroom rancher Vinyl windows & siding 9 year old furnace Fenced front & back

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$159,900

3 bedroom 1/2 duplex Family oriented neighborhood New paint, flooring, countertops Large, open backyard

M 3736

$159,000

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Close to schools, parks & downtown Fully fenced & landscaped Bsmt is unfinished Great starter home

M 3751

$159,000

• Corner lot ½ duplex in quiet area • Fenced yard, carport & loads of parking • Upgrades include: kitchen counter tops, • Laminate flring, paint, ext doors & light fixtures M 3763 $155,000

• Urban living at its finest! • 1 bdrm apt features a modern open concept design • Perfect for entertaining • Granite counter tops, laminate & tile in kitchen & bath M 3699 $149,000

• Neat as a pin!! 3 bdrm Rancher • Walking distance to town, parks, school • 1 car detached shop • New h/w tank, elec upgrade & more

M 3750

$145,900

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2 bedroom Rancher on a quiet street Electrical upgrade last 5 yrs New vinyl windows & siding New flring, new kitch cabinets, reno’ed bathrm

M 3718

$144,900

• Nicely updated 3 bdrm, 3 level townhouse • A bathroom on each 3 levels • Nice, fully fenced backyard • Great 1st time homebuyers & investors

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Move-in ready. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath Custom kitchen cabinets & fixtures Large porch off back, nice yard 100 amp service, fridge, stove included

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$137,900 $ $13 7,900

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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 3 3675

$135,900

• 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

• 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

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$115,000

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Commercial lot-C3 zoning Good investment property Tenant pays $700/month + utilities Lane access & close to downtown

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$114,000

• 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

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$89,900

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M 3738

$75,900

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$113,000

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M 3737

$110,000

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M 3525

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$76,900

2 bdrms in strata bldg Central location Laminate flring New roof in 2010

M 3486

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$76,900

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$68,000

• Clean as a whistle!! • Tenant pays $475/month • Close to bus, schools, corner store & town • Bachelor apt in Nicola Apts

M 3730

$50,000

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M 3270

• Well kept 3 bedroom manufactured home • 18x20 interlocking driveway • 6 appliances, newer paint & flooring • Garden area, 2 decks, storage shed

$49,900

M 3607

$44,000

• Bright & open describe this 2 bdrm, 1 bath home • Laminate flring, skylight, lge bdrms • Open kitchen, dinrm & lvgrm • Lge yd w/ mature trees

M 3755

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‘Last Rites’ to premier tonight at Culture Club By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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The Merritt Live Theatre Society is setting the stage for a play that will challenge the conventions of small town living. “Last Rites” premiers tonight (Thursday) at the Merritt Culture Club and also runs on Friday and Saturday. “We wanted to bring something here for the people,” said Ewa DerekSkotnicki, who has a lead role. “The story is powerful. There’s laughing in it, there’s passion in it, there’s forgiveness in it, there are secrets in it, and everyone in town has part of that in their life and that’s why we wanted to bring this to Merritt. “How many of us struggle and are displaced? Almost everyone in Merritt. That’s why we want to encourage them to come and see.” The story is about accepting those who are different and loving them the best you can, she added. “That’s very important to

Anneka Stroes, left, playing Jennifer McLeod, rehearses three days before opening night of “Last Rites” at the Merritt Culture Club with Rachael Sanders, who plays her mother Margaret McLeod. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

me and that is why I chose this part, coming out of my comfort zone,” she said. “It was about knowing that my ways aren’t the only ways, ya know.” Derek-Skotnicki plays a woman who is “cleaning her closet” and “being honest with everyone around her,” though she didn’t want to give too much away. The play is set in a Yukon trapline cabin in the 1980s and uncovers the complicated relationship between two estranged sisters who are brought together when someone is stricken by a serious illness. This forces them to confront their

disturbed past. Mil Juricic is the president of Merritt Live, and as his crew prepared the new lighting on Tuesday he took a moment to discuss the play. “What’s so remarkably delicious for me today is seeing the effort of getting ladders going up and to the roof, and getting the electrician here and getting all the cable in and we now have permanent 220 [volt] service,” he said. “When you run this kind of power, you can’t run it 210 [volt] because it would just... kaplow.” The new lighting allows this crew and others to host more high-power

performances at the Culture Club. Juricic said the commitment from volunteers in the community is what brought the show together, whether it was from the electricians, cast or the production team. The project was originally going to be abstract, with few props and an austere design. In fact, it wasn’t until recently that the City of Merritt gave the Theatre Society $8,000 to produce six shows by April 2013, leaving approximately $1,300 for each production. Each show can be challenging to the volunteers. “Last Rites” was delayed by a month when the original director had to drop out because of personal family issues. That meant three new directors to the production — Juricic, Jodi Latremouille and Anya McVean — stepped in and said the show must go on. “It’s been fun and interesting,” McVean said, noting she and Juricic have

directing experience. “It’s a learning experience working with different personalities because you all have different ideas about how a scene should look.” The team mostly divides the scenes and then matches them with the other directors. “Sometimes three heads aren’t so much better than one, but sometimes it’s fantastic,” she said. “It can be just what you need.” While many of the actors are novice, the directors were given a helping hand by the play’s award-winning author Leslie Hamson, who rewrote a monologue for the production. “We didn’t end up using the new lines, even though they were amazing,” McVean said. “She has been such a big part, communicating with us and seeing this through with us.” The production was slated to also run one night at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, but the production team chose the Culture Club due to its ability to accommodate the various

production equipment and props. Approximately 25 people are involved with the production, including six cast members. who have rehearsed since February. For the last few weeks, they have rehearsed virtually every night. Merritt Live’s past productions include “Love Letters,” “A Thousand Clowns” and “Happy 100 Merritt.” The group has also brought “Mana” and “Under the Mango Tree” to Merritt. “Last Rights” won the Nakai Players 1987 Twentyfour Hour Playwrighting Competition. The Merritt Culture Club is located at 2058 Granite Ave. The show begins at 8 p.m. on all three days. People can pay what they want tonight. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door for the other shows. Tickets are available at Country Bug Books and by phone at 315-5336. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. each night.

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Mud racing cruises into Merritt for possible annual event By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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The array of local summer events will get a jump start on Saturday when the North West Mud Racing Association brings some of the fastest cars in Canada to “Merritt 2012” for a two-day family event. “We have wanted to host this event in Merritt for a long time now,” said Track Co-ordinator and racer Curt Morben. “We’ve been focused on Merritt and now

we finally have a piece of land. Merritt is the most central place in B.C.” He said cars will reach 2,000 horsepower, some able to travel 200 feet in just over two seconds. Sand dragging pits are side-by-side for the high-powered show, with vehicles worth up to $80,000. “The only place where you’d get to see power like this is if you went to a drag strip somewhere,” Morben said. “Many of these drivers spend years and years putting these cars together.”

Curt Morben is a racer and track co-ordinator for the North West Mud Racing Association. He sits in “Boss,” which has been racing for 18 years. The vehicle has been the series point champion in its division for two years running. Boss has been clocked at 200 feet in 2.5 seconds in a modified sandpit. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

Between 50 and 70 drivers are expected to attend, along with a slew of spectators. “There is a lot of excitement in the community,” said Morben, who has been in town building the track for several weeks. “A lot of people are talking about this and everyone, including the City [of Merritt], has been extremely supportive.” NWMRA has hosted events throughout B.C. since the late 1980s. Like its five other races throughout the province, the event will be for points in the association’s professional racing series. Winners will also receive a trophy and money. “It’s our intention to make this an annual event, as long as we can keep the land,” Morben said. The event features a 1968 SSL El Comino, a rare breed. Even rarer due the the fact that it’s been lifted and modified to include tractor tires. The fastest vehicles will race in the sand pit. “We also have the mud racing pit for five more competition classes,” Morben explained. “This ranges from street stock right up to modified nitric oxide racing classes, including a class for vehicles that have tractor tires on them.” The newly created Merritt track is now the only B.C. location that offers the various tracks, as well as a bog pit. “That’s for people who really want to get into a mud hole, but that is not part of

the competition race. “Some kids like to go into the woods and find a mud pit. We’ve built one of those at the track.” The stock class will feature vehicles that can compete as long as they are legal on the road. Morben will race with Jack Maunu, the only local racer registered. He’s hard at work getting his two vehicles ready. “We’re trying to get another car going,” he said on Tuesday, noting he’s been waiting for the event to come to his home turf for a while. “Everyone’s been really excited about it coming here. This is going to be good.” Maunu has been racing these events since 1991. Races will be held at the West Gate Lower Bowl on Midday Valley Road, the former location of Mountainfest. People can bring lawn chairs, which they can place on the terraces to watch. Races start at 2 p.m. Saturday, and noon on Sunday, running for between four and five hours each day. A concession will be available. Ticket prices weren’t released by press time. NWMRA is also scheduled to host events this year in Quesnel, July 21-22, Valemount, Aug. 4-5, Chilliwack, Aug. 18-19, and 100 Mile House, Sept. 1-2. The association has featured races on BCTV, now GlobalTV.

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Ten tips for summer living DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN Getting into gardening, yard work and warm weather activities like golf doesn’t have to be a pain in the back if you take a few simple precautions. This week, I am offering some easy tips to get into the swing of summer without taking a toll on your back. Now that the warm weather has finally arrived (hopefully soon), people are eager to get outdoors and many of us tend to overdo it – especially on the weekends. That usually leads to a sore back and a lot of very stiff people showing up at my office on Monday mornings.

The good news is that it’s mostly preventable. Taking a few simple steps will give your back a break and won’t slow you down. In fact, it may even improve your performance in the yard or on the green. The following ten tips to give your back a break this summer – and all year round. 1. Take It Slow Many of us are more sedentary during the winter months and lose flexibility and muscle tone. So, take it slow when startingup summer activities. Try nine holes of golf instead of 18 the first couple times out, and resist attempting to complete that huge yard task in one day. 2. Stretch-Out Warm-up your muscles with five to ten minutes of gentle, slow stretching exercises to help prevent injuries and strains on muscles and joints before heading out for the

garden or sports field. 3. Take a Break When working in the yard, alternate tasks and positions, and take three brief breaks every hour. Do the same for sports activities and stretch-out frequently. 4. Lift It Right When lifting, keep your back straight and bend your knees. Lift with your legs not your back whether you’re unloading sports equipment or moving potting soil. 5. Hydrate Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after physical activity especially during warm weather. 6. The Right Moves In the garden, kneel to plant items and pull weeds. Rake with one leg in front and the other behind. Use tools that are a comfortable weight and size for you. The same goes for sports activities. Make sure your equipment is sized

correctly for you and learn good technique whether it’s swinging a golf club, kicking a soccer ball or cycling. Use a double strap versus a single strap for carrying a golf bag on your shoulder. 7. Wear Protective Gear Wear a helmet when cycling, rollerblading or skateboarding and don’t forget wrist, elbow and knee guards - there’s more than your back at stake. A hat, sunscreen and breaks in the shade will also help prevent overexposure to the sun’s rays and its heat. 8. Good Footwear Reduces Wear and Tear Wear comfortable supportive shoes appropriate for your activity to avoid slipping, twisting and sliding that can injure your back. 9. Stretch-Out Before You Wrap-Up Before you call it a day, stretch-out your back and leg muscles to help

prevent tightness and soreness. 10. Sleep on Your Back or Side Sleeping on your stomach can prompt back and neck pain - not what you want after an active day outside. A supportive mattress will also give your back a break. Despite the best preventive efforts, some people will still endup with stiffness and soreness. Studies show that unless the condition is severe, you’re better off seeing a chiropractor and returning to light to moderate physical activity after taking it easy for a day or two. In fact, the sooner you begin to move, the faster your recovery will be. Nicola Valley Chiropractic 2076A Granite Ave. P.O. Box 909 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Ph: (250) 378-5456 Email: info@merrittchiro. com

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Know your health care rights NC)—When it comes to health care, do you know your rights? Signs point to a rising sentiment in Canada for empowering patients. Numerous patient rights groups are emerging, and an Ipsos Reid survey found that over 80% of Canadians want a patient health “charter of rights” as part of the governments’ next health care funding agreement. As well, 86% want an independent ombudsman that allows citizens to complain about poor health service. The fact is that Canadians already have many rights as health care consumers, says Linda Gough, president of the Federation of Health Regulatory Colleges of Ontario (FHRCO). FHRCO is made up of 26 regulatory colleges and more than 260,000 health

professionals. When dealing with any care provider, the colleges say to remember your right to: • Receive safe, competent and ethical care. • Have health problems and treatments explained clearly, ask questions, and participate in health care decisions. • Give or refuse consent for any procedure (any reason, any time), learn about treatment options/alternatives, and request a second opinion. • Be assured that personal information remains protected and confidential. • View and obtain a copy of your own personal health information. • Have any fees/costs explained. • Formally raise concerns through a regulatory college.

“Knowing what you’re entitled to is important, as people view health care more as a partnership with their providers,” says Gough. Ontario’s health regulatory colleges stand up for the rights of patients by holding their member professionals accountable for their conduct and practice, setting standards for the profession, and administering quality assurance programs. You can learn about the standards for any of the regulated health

care professions, and your rights to address concerns, at the colleges’ websites. For all the links, and more on being an informed health care consumer, visit www. regulatedhealthprofessions.on.ca. “The public can have confidence that regulated health care professionals have not only the appropriate training and skills, but also the accountability for their actions,” says Gough. “That helps to ensure the right to a high level of care.”

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The Meadow Creek Golf Club is a hidden jewel of the Highland Valley BARRIE OGDEN BARRIE’S BANTER My only golfing experience saw me carrying the golf bag for a former husband and then, at the end of nine or 18 holes, having to listen to him mumble, curse and be totally miserable because his score wasn’t as good as he wanted it to be. Not inspiring, eh? And, I have to admit that, while I’ve lived in Logan Lake for six years, the number of times I’ve been to the golf course are probably less than the fingers on one hand. But, when a special person called me and said that folks in both Logan Lake and Merritt needed to know about our golf course, the only answer was yes. This club has been in operation for almost 30 years but has encountered difficulties due to a combination of poor weather, and difficult economic conditions for both residents and

Golfers always have time for socializing at Meadow Creek Golf Club near Logan Lake in the Highland Valley. Barrie Ogden/Herald

visitors. Also people, who have been long-time members of both the club and the community but have had to leave town because of health issues and/or a lack of assisted living. All these issues have negatively impacted Meadow Creek Golf Club and its membership. In fact, the number of members has fallen from nearly 300 ten years ago to the current number of less than 100. But, that said, the dedication, commitment and volunteerism of members has the club positively popping with energy. Right now, a fabulous team of volunteers is putting up

a deck costing $7,000, which will increase the club’s main floor while, at the same time, providing a scenic viewpoint. Financed from donations, other financial gifts include a $600 donation to purchase soffits for the new deck, a 46” television set for the Pro Shop donated by Doug and Joyce May and beautiful hanging baskets to decorate the building and the grounds donated by women members. But, just as importantly, these donations are also matched by the sheer physical volunteer effort of so many members. The club, to be fiscally responsible, buys used “gear” and then

calls on Dale Waselick, Mr.Fix-It Extraordinaire, who turns this into firstclass equipment. Included in the eight paid employees are greens keeper Karen Soloman, doing superior work to ensure the course is top-notch while summer student, Dillon Konowalchuk, an eager and enthusiastic worker is joined by the other four paid members who provide excellent customer service. Meadow Creek Golf Club Club Manager Geraldine Christofferson, is doing an exceptional job in creating a facility that

is a warm, welcoming, friendly place for both members and visitors. With a newly expanded menu and very reasonable prices, this is a great location for a pleasant meal in a beautiful setting so why not give it a try? For more information about $12 Mondays, Tuesdays Ladies Day, Men’s Night on Wednesdays, Seniors Day on Thursday mornings, $12 Twilight rates for non-members and Friday’s golf and socializing with an inexpensive but delicious dinner, call the Club at 250-523-6666. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

WHY summer events for ages 6 - 12 By Barrie Ogden THE HERALD

The WHY’s always exciting Discovery Camp for youth 6 – 12 years, is set to begin on July 3. Camp times are 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and each week will have a different fun theme. The basic registration fee is $25 for the first child and youth who attend all give weeks receive

discounts and if another child from the family attends, the fee is half price. For more info and to pre-register, please call the WHY at 250523-6229. B.C. emergency safety oriented first aid course The WHY will be offering this program on Friday, July 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at their facility.

The program provides basic first aid which is recognized by WCB and, obviously, will be a

valuable program for both employers and employees. The fee, which includes books, is $90.

To ensure a spot, please call the WHY at 250-523-6229 before July 3.

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SELLING A HOME WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS Selling a home is stressful for everyone, and having young children in the house can add to the stress for the parents. Let’s face it-kids have a way of making a mess in a hurry and leaving it behind for someone else to deal with. They are also problematic in other ways when it comes to selling your house. During the home selling process, pack up some of your kids’ excess toys and other items and put them in storage. Let them help pick which items will stay out, and if the sale process goes on for a while let them trade a few items now and then. Removing a portion of the clutter that comes with kids will make it a lot easier to keep the house clean and ready to show. Whenever possible, you should try to show the home when your children are not there. They can be a major distraction to potential buyers and may say or do things that could cause you some embarrassment or put the buyer off. Try to set up showings while your children are at school or extracurricular activities. If you have to do a showing when they are normally home, enlist help. Ask a friend or family member if they would mind having the kids over for a while, or even just taking them for a walk while the house is being shown. For some buyers, a home that is set up for kids is a plus; for other buyers it might cause them to see the house in a different light and pass on it. Try to keep the kids’ items contained to one space, and reduce the number of kid-friendly features such as high chairs or potty stools that buyers might not want to walk around when they see the house. Keep it as clean as possible, while still livable for the whole family.

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MYSA championship games feature two upsets Super-scorer Raynen Campbell tallied five goals in a row, including four in the second half to break open a close game and lead his league-leading L.A. Galaxies (8-2-0) team to a 6-2 victory over the Whitecaps (6-4-0) on Saturday and the championship title in the grade 4/5 division of the Merritt Youth Soccer Association. The other Galaxies’ scorer was Nicholas Willey, while Mesha Naiker and Marcos Camastro replied for

the Whitecaps. The other two MYSA championship games on the weekend saw upsets. In the grade 6/7 division, the secondplace Whitecaps (6-3-1) got two goals from Logan Blachford and a straight-in tally from a corner kick by Patrick Peterson to take the title game 3-0 from the number-one-ranked Impact (8-2-0). Ethan Sheena-Patrick earned the shutout in the Whitecaps’ net. The biggest surprise

of all occurred in the grade 8+ division, as third-place Dynamo (5-3-1) powered their way past the divisionleading Red Bulls (7-21) by the unlikely score of 11-3. Justin Vos, Felix Saul, Gabriel Musgrave and Renney Egan each scored twice for the Dynamo side, while Marcus Spahan, Austin Dan and Cole Brown had one goal apiece. Brayden Thormoset (2) and Madison Rauch were the scorers for the Red Bulls.

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It was no work of art, that’s for sure. The Merritt Barbarians men’s rugby team did all their scoring in the first 20 minutes of the game, then hung on for dear life in a hard-fought, sometimes vicious 26-17 victory over the league leading Penticton Harlequins on Sunday. After the game, Merritt player-coach Tom Wigglesworth could only resort to a few wry euphemisms to describe his team’s rather underwhelming 80-minute performance. “We did shock and awe. We scored early and held on. It was almost a bridge too far, but we made it.” On a lush, rain-soaked pitch at McNicholl Park in the Lakeside City, the Barbarians could not have started the match much better. Their game plan of getting the ball out to their fleet-footed backs worked to perfection, and for the sec-

ond time in as many outings, the Barbs scored on their opening two possessions. First, fly-half Cameron Graham, then right-wing Mark Price rumbled into the end zone relatively uncontested. Successful converts by Graham had Merritt ahead 14-0 early, and a seemingly disorganized Harlequins’ squad reeling. The Barbarians added to their lead only a matter of minutes later as outsidecentre Cody Kightley (in his first game of the season) and fullback Eric Schmidt (on a skilful kick-and-run down the sideline) also scored tries and Graham booted yet another pair of extra points. Just when the Barbarians appeared to be headed to their third consecutive rout (they won their two previous games 52-19 and 52-0), the match turned – slowly but decisively. A prideful Penticton side regrouped, moved the game inside, and made it a nasty battle for the ball between a pair of bruising forward packs.

The Harlequins managed to score twice and convert once in the latter part of the first half to close the gap on the scoreboard to 26-12 at the break. Both Penticton tries were the result of dominance in the scrums and rucks, and extended periods of possession time that simply wore the smaller Barbarian ranks down. First half injuries to lineout jumper Simon Carroll, prop Brandon Coldwell, lock Riley Clark, scrum half Adam Ware and Graham slowed the pace of Merritt’s game substantially, and a rejuvenated Penticton side really took it to the Barbarians for the entire second 40-minute period. Not helping matters was a series of uncharacteristic mental mistakes and ballhandling miscues by Merritt players that repeatedly gave possession back to the opposition and kept play in the Barbarians’ end of the field. To their credit, a battered and bruised Merritt squad bent – giving up another try

midway through the second half – but did not break despite a relentless offensive push by the Harlequins. The ball rarely found its way to either teams’ back line as it became a ‘war in the trenches’ for the final 25 minutes of the game. Forwards Zach Wright, Ryan Reid, Stuart Woodman, Wigglesworth and Clark put in yeomans’ work to hold back the Pen surge and ultimately preserve the Merritt victory. “It was a very physical affair,” understated Reid, “with emotions running high on both sides and lots of allegations of foul play.” With the win on Sunday, the Barbarians (4-3) have guaranteed themselves a toptwo finish in the Okanagan Division III rugby league standings, and a spot in the championship game against the Harlequins (5-2). Merritt has one more regular season game left before their rematch with Penticton, at home against the Kelowna Crows on the July 7-8 weekend.

NASTY BUSINESS! There was nothing nice or easy about the Merritt Barbarians’ 26-17 victory over the Penticton Harlequins in Okanagan Division III men’s rugby action on Sunday. Above (left to right), Merritt’s Zach Wright, Dustin Rubner and Mark Price gang tackle an unfortunate Penticton ball carrier. Ian Webster/Herald

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Otters overcome the elements! Nineteen members of the Merritt Otters Swim Club overcame cold, rainy conditions to perform well at an outdoor meet in Lumby on the weekend. “They toughed it out,” stated Otters’ coaches Julia Dutove and Gia Bogetti in a press release issued on Tuesday of this week. The Otters’ Bianca Cavaliere, 9, continued her attack on the club’s record book with three outstanding Division 1 performances in Lumby. In the 50m butterfly event, she swam 49.61 seconds to break her own record set earlier this year. Cavaliere then went on to shatter both the 50m freestyle (38.48) and 100m freestyle (1:26.05) records held previously by Brittany Freund (39.36, 2005) and Madison Cleveland (1:29.22, 2005) respectively. Cavaliere’s fine performances in the pool earned her a silver aggregate medal in her division. Other aggregate winners on the weekend were Kenzie Rubner (bronze, Division 4 girls) and Taylor Carmichael (silver, Division 5 girls). Merritt Otters’ Division 1 and Division 5 mixed relay teams also shone in the water, each picking up silver medals. The next Otters’ meet is this Canada Day weekend at the H²0 pool in Kelowna.

Great racing at Merritt Speedway MERRITT STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION Race Results - June 23 Fastest Qualifiers

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BACK ON TRACK Saturday night marked the return of Ted Charters to racing at the Merritt Speedway. Charters was involved in a near-fatal accident last season when an engine explosion in the pits almost cost him his life. Charters also overcame some pre-race mechanical problems on Saturday to drive his newly-built #95 Camero (above) to second and third place finishes in the 8-cylinder Bomber class heat and dash events respectively. The next night of racing at the Speedway is on Saturday, July 7 starting at 6 p.m. Ian Webster/Herald

GETTIN’ ‘ER DONE! Merritt Secondary School cowboy Riley Kynoch (above) competes in the steer wrestling competition at the B.C. High School Finals Rodeo in Williams Lake on the June 8-10 weekend. Kynoch finished second in the event, and has qualified to attend the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming from July 15 - 21. Photo courtesy of Claudia Wieth/Lone Butte, B.C.

Five Merritt Secondary School cowboys and cowgirls competed at the 2012 B.C. High School Finals Rodeo in Williams Lake on the June 8-10 weekend. No fewer than three of them picked up top-two finishes, and qualified for the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming during the third week of July. Grade 12 student Riley Kynoch picked up a first and a second in three rounds of the boys’ steer wrestling event to finish second overall (207 points) behind Cole Churchill of Westwold (233 points). Also placing second overall was grade 10 student Fallon Fosbery in ladies’ barrel racing with 218 points, 17 points back of winner Vanessa Leggett from Kamloops. The final second-place finish by an MSS competitor came in the ladies’ pole bending, as Amy Pozzobon, a grade 11 student, accrued 194 points, just 8 points fewer than Leggett. Seventeen-year-old Kynoch will be attending the NHSFR in Wyoming this year, however Fosbery and Pozzobon have decided to forego the event. They do have one and two years of high school rodeo eligibility remaining respectively.

Other MSS results from Williams Lake are: Pozzobon: Barrel Racing (6th), Breakaway (7th), All-Around (7th) Fosbery: Goat Tying (11th), Breakaway (12th) Madison Stoltzfus: Cutting (7th), Goat Tying (13th), Breakaway (17th) Haley Cooper: Pole Bending (15th)

Turning to professional rodeo action, Merritt’s Ty Pozzobon continues to maintain a torrid schedule that sees him competing all over North America. The 20-year-old bull rider is currently in 17th place on the Built Ford Tough Series, the premiere bull riding circuit in the world, with 2012 earnings in excess of $55,000. The BFTS resumes the second week of August in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In the meantime, Pozzobon has been busy hitting stops on the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) and Professional Bull Riders (PBR) circuits. On May 31, he placed third at a CPRA event in Asquith, Saskatchewan, earning $1,989 for his troubles. This past weekend, an 85-point ride in Wainwright, Alberta was good for another $1,224.

Pozzobon continues his hectic schedule this week with rodeos in Ponoka and Airdrie, Alberta on Thursday, Sydney, Montana on Friday and in Williams Lake Sunday. The following week sees Pozzobon in Calgary for the Ranchman’s Rodeo and the Calgary Stampede (July 10-13).

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY Have an event we should know about? Tell us by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing production@merrittherald.com VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Monday, July 2 to Friday, July 6, 9 - 11:30 a.m. Kindergarten to Grade 6. Games, crafts and stories. Registration forms available now at Evangelical Free Church, 1950 Maxwell Ave. Call Pastor Dan at 250378-9502 for more information. COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY Artist and designer, Kim LeClair will be showing her work in the Courthouse Gallery from June 15 through July 14. Included in the show will be pieces created by friends, Mischelle Pierce, Diana Lorenz, Evelyn Armstrong, Joel Reid,

Bev Veale, Kelly Reid, Cindilla Trent, Louisa Robertson, and Sylvia Boyd. With a formal background in Interior Design, Kim has taken her love of textiles and combined them with her love of quilting and art. A colorist by nature with an adventurous soul for graphics, her textile creations are certain to generate a buzz. For more information contact the Courthouse Gallery at 250-378-6515 or email: Kathi.courthouse.gallery@gmail. com MERRITT LIVE THEATRE SOCIETY Presents “Last Rites”, a locallyproduced and performed play

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written by Leslie Hamson. Winner of the Nakai Players 1987 Twenty-four Hour Play-writing Competition. Set in a Yukon trap-line cabin in the 1980’s, Last Rites explores the complex relationship between two estranged sisters and their relations, when a serious illness forces them to face the unfinished business of their troubled past. A cast of all-local talent has put together a moving and thought-provoking performance. At the Culture Club, June 28, 29 and 30. Doors open at 7:30 pm, show begins at 8:00 pm. Tickets: Visit Country Bug Books, Nicola Valley Medical Clinic. Call 250-315-5336, or e-mail merrittlivetheatresociety@ gmail.com. MERRITT LAWN BOWLING ASSOC. Join us on the lawn behind the Desert Inn, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 2 p.m. Call 250-3782950 for more information.

NORTH WEST MUD RACING ASSOCIATION Merritt Mud Drags, June 30 and July 1, gates open 10 a.m., racing starts 2 p.m. Saturday and noon on Sunday. Street stock welcome, must register by 10 a.m. Saturday. Take Midday Valley Road to the West Festival Gate and follow signs to the lower bowl. Bring your own seating! Check out the website at www. nwmra.com. BIKERS AND HIKERS The Merritt Mountain Bike Association is looking for members. Joining the MMBA gives you a voice in the local riding community and helps the association advocate on behalf of bikers and hikers alike who enjoy the great trails in our valley. For more information on the club please visit www.merrittmountainbiking. com. For more information please contact the club via email at merrittbiking@yahoo. ca NICOLA VALLEY FALL FAIR We will be having our giant yard

sales again this year. Donations gratefully accepted, phone 250378-2303 for free pickup on Wednesday and Thursday, or arrangements can be made to deliver your donations to the Fair Building. Yard sale dates: Friday, July 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Sunday, Aug 12, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. WOMEN IN BUSINESS Every second Wednesday, 5:30 7:30 p.m., “Merritt’s Women in Business”, an informal network for entrepreneurialminded women, meet at the Merritt Desert Inn. July 11, “Live Blood Analysis” with Debra Petrovich of Mosaic Nutrition. RSVP by emailing Robyn at robyn@ rbrandproductions.ca MERRITT DISC GOLF ASSOCIATION

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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 250-3786697. 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. call Linda at 250-378-4528 or Sharon at 250-3151305.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Beavers Mondays - 6 - 7 p.m. -Diamond Vale Elem. Brownies Thursdays - 5:30 - 7 p.m. Central School - 250-378-4768 Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m. Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva at 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716 Canadian Mental Health Association Merritt Clubhouse Wednesdays & Fridays: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1721 Coldwater Ave. (Teen Centre) across from MSS. 250-378-4878 Catholic Women’s League Third Tuesday - 7 p.m. Catholic Hall Central School Pac First Tuesday - 7 p.m. Lunchroom 250-378-4892 Celebrate Recovery Meetings every Monday, 7:00 p.m. at New Life Fellowship, 1938 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-4534 CMS Pac Second Monday - 7 p.m. CMS Library Community Choir Mondays - 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-378-9899 Conayt Bingo Thursdays - 6 p.m. - Elks Hall Court House Dance Society Third Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. 1840 Nicola Ave. Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays - 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776 Cubs Mondays - 6:30-8 p.m. - Bench Elementary Drop-in Lacrosse

Thursdays 7 p.m. at C.M.S. Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530 Drop-In Volleyball Mondays - 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212 Food Bank Bingo Fridays - Elks Hall - 5:30 p.m. Guides Mondays - 5:30 -7 p.m. 250-378-4768 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays, 6 - and 8 p.m. Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917 Lions’ Bingo Mondays - 5:30 p.m. - Elks Hall Fridays - 5 p.m. - Elks Hall Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays - 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave - 250-280-4040 Lower Nicola Band Bingo Saturdays - Elks Hall - 5 p.m. Lower Nicola Community Hall Card Games - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7 p.m. - Starting Oct. 25 Call 250-378-9545 or 378-4732 Lower Nicola Society First Monday - 7 - 8 p.m. at the Lower Nicola Hall Masonic Lodge Members Fourth Monday - 7:30 p.m. 2065 Quilchena Ave. Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 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 Last Wednesday of the month 7 p.m. at Garden Sushi Scott: 250-378-3502 www.nvdra.com N.V. Explorers Second Wednesday - NVIT # 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 Diamond Vale 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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Maryteen Dodge Maryteen Dodge (nee Johnston), age 67, passed away peacefully at her home in Bellingham, WA on Friday, June 15, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was the ultimate sweetheart, mother, friend and supporter. She will always be remembered, and missed. She is survived by her loving husband Bill, and her children Ian and Lindsay, her grandchildren Raina Dodge and Rowan Larson, her son in law Jacob Larson, her sister Muriel (Mike) McGoran, and her brothers Bernie and Don (Leslee) Johnston. She was predeceased by her parents Tom and Toni Oats of Merritt. There will be no service at her request. If desired her family suggest donations in her memory to the Whatcom Hospice Foundation, 800 East Chestnut, Ste 1-C, Bellingham, WA, 98225 or the Whatcom Humane Society, 3710 Williamson Way Bellingham, WA 98226. Moles Farewell Tributes, Bellingham WA, Bayview Events Center. http://molesfuneralhomes.com

Merritt Funeral Chapel is in possession of the cremated remains of the following deceased individuals: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

George Ernest Aldridge Albert Atkinson Shaw George Behnsen Gertrude A Behnson Bernard Bell Albert Bottaro Frank Broke Jennifer Anne Chaster Almanzard Louis Delorme Coendert Doelman Winnifred Kate Fichter Sarah Caroline Challen Fox Gordon Fraser David Froats Maurice Gagne Felicia Owena Gay Lillie Alice Hazelhurst Joseph William Jack Amrit Johal Douglas Cole Johnston Clifford Kightley Stanley George Kirby Werner Martin Kruppa Brian Keith Lawlor Ida May Looin Glendo John Maonu John Thomas McArthy David Ronald McMillian

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Almerina & Frank Rizzardo of Merritt are pleased to announce the engagement of their son

George Hugh McPherson Labra Menard Albert Earl Montgomery Teodore Moroz David Moyes Parvinder Singh Nann Henry Gustav Oelpke William Archibald Piper Helen Porter David Richards George Victor Royle Wilfred Thomas Russel Basent Sangha Ethel Marjorie Saunders Tej Kaur Sekhon Jean Yvonne Sharpe Jean Sheppard Ronald Leslie Smith Peter Sorenson Frank Stephenson Thomas France Swan Michael Franklin Toﬁn Alexander Visser Robert Donald Warren Joan Eileen Weston George Williams

Unless these cremated remains are claimed by the person authorized to control disposition of them, Merritt Funeral Chapel will proceed with the burial of them in a common grave at Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Merritt Funeral Chapel. Phone 250-378-2141

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Merritt Herald The Merritt Herald is looking for an Advertising Creative Consultant to work along side our award winning design team. Hours of work: A minimum of 25 hours a week Responsibilities: • Ad design using InDesign & Photoshop • Real Estate listings • Uploading information to the internet • Mockup of paper editions • Reception • Additonal duties as required This individual must be able to endure pressure/ deadline situations and yet keep a healthy sense of humour with their fellow employees. The Merritt Herald publishes and distributes to over 8300 homes twice a week. If you feel you have what it takes to be a star among our stars we look forward to hearing from you. To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to: Theresa Arnold, Associate Publisher Merritt Herald 2090 Granite Ave., P.O. Box 9 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 e-mail: publisher@merrittherald.com

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POSITION: Equipment Operator II (Loader, Backhoe, Grader) POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Public Works, the Equipment Operator II position performs a variety of duties related to Public Works maintenance operations. Duties include performing pre-trip equipment inspections and safety checks, routine maintenance, inspection, lubrication and fuelling. There is a variety of work in this position including, operation of the loader, backhoe and grader, and general maintenance activities. SALARY: The 2012 pay rate as per the CUPE Collective Agreement is $26.66 per hour, plus a comprehensive beneÀt package as outlined in the Collective Agreement. Please see City website for complete details www.merritt.ca Current resumes reÁecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position and detailing education, qualiÀcations and proof of required licenses/certiÀcates/ degrees will be accepted prior to 2:00 p.m., July 9th, 2012 by: Carole Fraser, Human Resources, City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nicola Valley Women in Action Victim Services Program Is seeking an ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/SUPPORT WORKER This is a permanent part-time position (16 hours per week) Duties: General office duties with emphasis on filing and data processing. Some minute-taking may be required. Assist Coordinator with special projects. Also provide services to clients including information, court orientation, referrals, etc. Qualifications: • Grade 12 minimum. Post-secondary courses/diploma in related disciplines an asset • Strong computer skills and experience • A high level of organizational and interpersonal skills • Experience working with victims of crime or witnesses to crime and trauma or related experience • A valid BC driver’s license and access to a vehicle • Ability to obtain and maintain a RCMP enhanced security clearance Job will start only when applicant obtains an RCMP enhanced security clearance. Please send or drop off resume with cover letter to: Nicola Valley Women in Action PO Box 2849 2185 A Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Resume and cover letter can be faxed to (250) 378-9299 or email to nicolaft@telus.net Full job description available upon request. Deadline for applications: July 12, 2012

Lower Nicola Indian Band

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT POSITION: Accounting Department

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DESCRIPTION: ,Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounting Assistant is responsible for reconciliation of accounts, and related data processing duties for the Lower Nicola Indian Band and its entities. • Assist in the oversight of AP, AR, GL., payroll, bank and account reconciliations • Post month end & year end entries • Reconcile all sub-ledgers and control accounts monthly • Assist in reporting to managers regarding department variances • Provide Administrative support to Finance Manager • Other Accounting duties directed by Finance Manager REQUIREMENTS: • Accounting student at 4th year level preferred • Three (3) years experience in a similar environment • An appropriate combination of education, skills and experience, preferably with First Nations organization(s) • Interest and respect for First Nation culture • Advanced computer skills , (MS Word, Excel, Accounting Software) • Good organizational and interpersonal skills and communication • Strong commitment to teamwork • Ability to plan, schedule and organize • Ability to work independently and make sound judgments • Must pass a criminal records check Salary:

Commensurate with experience per LNIB wage scale Deadline: July 6, 2012 Start Date: ASAP Applicants are required to submit a resume with cover letter and 3 references to: Attention: Finance Manager Lower Nicola Indian Band 181 Nawishaskin Lane, Merritt, BC V1K 0A7 Fax: 250 378-6188 E-mail: reception@lnib.net

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2 bdrm. Sandpiper 3 bdrm. Townhouse $750 $750 plus utilities 3 bdrm. 3 bdrm. Apt.Townhouse @ Grandview Hts. - $750-$800 $800 plus utilities bench –3 3House bdrm on in the 6-plex - $825 bdrm. Up 1 down - $1500 plus utilities Call for more info on Call for more info on these units and others call these units and others call

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Grad 2012 CULTIVATING A GARDEN OF FRIENDS The following is an excerpt from Bob Peacock, SD 58 Superintendent’s speech presented at the graduation ceremony held Friday, June 22, 2012 “Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending my daughter’s university graduation so I know the proud feeling that each of you is experiencing and the excitement that the grads are going through. Being a recent grad I asked my daughter if she had any words of wisdom for this year’s graduates. Her words were:

Life is like a flower garden, the more you tend to it the more it flourishes. Similar to a garden, life offers three kinds of friends. The first are the perennial friends, those who are always there for you. They include your family members and very close individuals who you grew up with. They are the people who, after you leave and return, you can begin a conversation with as if you have always been there. Then there are the annual friends. These

are individuals who pop in and out of your life. They are, through knowledge and relationships, able to add value to your life. These are friends who, when you hear their name in the future, you will remember knowing but not quite remembering why. The final set of friends is the weeds. Weeds are individuals who want to bring you down and do harm to your life. The goal is to avoid the weeds. But it is more complicated than that. Just

as you have your garden to tend, everyone else has their own garden and you may be a part of several different peoples’ gardens. In some you are a perennial, in others you may be annual, but the secret is to never be someone else’s weed. So grads the final word of advice is, just as you don’t want weeds in your garden, don’t be a weed to someone else. Congratulations and good luck!” Bob Peacock, SD 58 Superintendent

Merritt Secondary School’s Class of 2012 May your future be ﬁlled with hope & prosperity! Harry S. Lali, MLA Fraser-Nicola

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One year, one month, one week, one day, one hour, one minute, one second, now. A big congratulations to the grad class of 2012. Shared Memories By Jake Maclaren One year, one month, one week, one day, one hour, one minute, one second, now. A big congratulations to the grad class of 2012. The Canucks haven’t made it as far as we have, but there’s always next year. Next year for us however, will be quite different, as we go on to live our lives to the fullest. A scary thought for some of us. We wouldn’t have made it here without support, and help, from m our families, teachers, counsellors and other supporters. To you, thank you, many times you helped us deal with difficult problems, and assisted us in exploring solutions. ons. We are standing before you now because of much of the help we received. ed. Along our journey to the present, we have ve gone through many memories. Elementary school was one of thee first destinations, where friends were made by simply asking if you wanted to race to the end of the field. losing meant nothing, because use you would then spend after school “practicing,” convincing your new friend the next day you were now ten times faster. Elementary school was also where trading lunches was close to extortion, as some of us would trade our entire lunch just for half of a Kit-Kat bar. Boys were the most disgusting creatures alive, and all of us had the incurable disease of cooties. ooties. We learned more essential skills there as well like, reading, ng, writing, and procrastination. If we did well on our one sentence entence essay we got a gold star or a smiley face and for the rest of the day we were the smartest, most popular kid in school. ol. These memories made up our first seven years of school, and created friendships and good experiences during thiss time. Three letters can instantly bring to mind our next stage of life know as CMS. Here, the future grad class of 2012 met for the first time. It was there here that many of us entered puberty, and plentyy of the guy’s voices couldn’t make up their minds. They went from high to low whenever they felt like it. Girls were suddenly more mature as well, not participating in any juvenile actions, but found out that boys were not too disgusting, and maybe kind of good-looking. Many of us got a cell phone around this time and it became an addiction that anyone could “quit” at any time (though many chose not to). Information on people was key, and finding out if he liked her or she liked him, was practically a military spying mission. Hilarious band trips, sports games away from Merritt, and that ever out of reach corner store that taunted our mind during the day made up our years at CMS. Yet, CMS that held these memories is closing next year, and to all the teachers moving out we thank you for all the help and support that you gave us while the school was still running, and we wish you all the best in the

coming years. Then there was that huge monster (that turned out to be kind of small on the inside) MSS. Those first moments as we walked through the gauntlet at the doors to the gym, and into the cheering and screaming LINK leaders, made up our first few minutes of high school. A lingering curiosity to see what lay ahead downplayed the fear for many of us. That curiosity eventually turned into experience as we roamed the halls of MSS. Well, except for the hall with the grade twelves, since they would set up challenges to see how we would react, and then either patronize patron or diss us. Then we became the grade twelves, and never stopped to thin think of setting up childish challenges like that. Seriously though, this was the place where tons of new opportunities p were shown to us as we gladly took to many of them. We matured and became what we wanted to bbe, and found out where we excelled. Be it in band, trades, scien science, arts, sports, or other programs. Memories here abounded, abounded some of them from performing arts. Like the hilarious improv impr group that came in grade nine making us die of laughter, until unti the bell brought us back from the dead for math class, or the Olympic Olymp poet in grade ten, who made us think and laugh as we found out poetry isn’t all bad. It was in MSS that we learned from ma many experiences, both academic and personal. We discovered that walking on the right hand di side of the th hallway was the safest way not to get pushed into a locker, and true friends are hard i to come by, but once there are there, they are never lo lost. This school gave us many incredible memories, memorie and many incredible people who we won’t forget. forge What’s next? Well, for many of us it’s off to n more school scho at college or university. For others, the next yyear means taking time off to explore the world, worl or even just to build up that cash to pay for a house or car. What we might become is up in i the air too. Who knows, maybe we will go g on to cure AIDS or make the next blockbuster film. As Calvin from Calvin bloc aand Hobbes once said, “Getting an inch of snow is like winning 10 cents in the lottery.” But more relevantly he also said that, “The problem with the future is that it keeps turning into the present.” In that case, lets enjoy the present, and make it amazing. We are the future, and after completing kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and high school, we decide what comes next. The support we have received has helped us to be here, and all of you should be proud of yourselves for making it this far. Congratulations to you all, and some advice before you set out on your journey. Be safe, have fun, don’t drink and drive after parties or while golfing, and have a fantastic life.

s n o i t a l u t a r g on

Class of 2012

Nicola Valley Teacher’s Union congratulates the Grads of 2012. Your teachers wish you success in the future. You are the fruit of our labour.

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Collins, Jeremy

Collins, Travis

Conway-Brown, Erin

Cooper, Haley

Coutlee, Kayla

Darter, Jessica

Deleeuw, Dylan

Dhillon, Harkirat

Dick, Stephenie

Dirksen, Garnet

Edginton, Sierra

Fiddick, Nyana

Fletcher, Kayla

Fox, Samantha

Gabara, Mckenzie

Gelderman, Tessa

George, Shayla

Graham, Emma

Greenaway, Autumn-Lynn

Hamilton, Sara

George Hale Transfer Ltd. & Bottle Depot OPEN: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 am - 5 pm

Grad Class 2012 All the best.

2326 Clapperton Ave.

CHRISTEENA We’re very proud of you.

378-5570

Saug and Mike, management team of Extra Foods and former Merritt Secondary School graduates would like to

CONGRATULATE all the GRADS OF 2012

The future is yours Try hard and you will succeed!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2012. MAY YOUR FUTURE BE FILLED WITH HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY.

DAN ALBAS, MP Okanagan-Coquihalla

Its been a long hard road but we knew you could do it. Love Mom, Dad & Brother

lower prices everyday.

2760 Forksdale Rd., Merritt, BC

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Lower Nicola Indian Band

Jonathan Gilchrist

May your future be bright and prosperous Sawn Huston

Stephanie Dick

Lower Nicola Indian Band

Nina John-James

Sekwun McKigney

Phone: 250-378-5157

Sage McMaster

Megan Rabbitt

Tara Sterling

Warren Stirling

181 Nawishaskin Lane, Merritt, BC, VIK 0A7

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Hara, Satbir

Harris, Murray

Holland, Billy

Houde-Nicholson, Michael

Hughes, Stratton

James, Kasi

Jepsen, Lindsey

John, Jody

Johnson, Jessica

Jurreit, Steven

Kandola, Samreeta

Kasza, Alice

Kinley, Paige

Kynoch, Riley

Lacroix, Alexa

Lafferty, River

Lorette, Tyler

Lowey, Tyler

MacDonald, Jenelle

MacLaren, Jake

Congratulations to all the Grads of 2012 Wishing you all the Best in your Future

Coldwater Indian Band s... n o i t a l u t Congra all the Grads of 2012 to

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If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it. WE’RE SO PROUD OF YOU! Love Nan, Grandpa, Mom, Dad and families.

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250-378-2030 • 2338 Nicola Ave.

STEVEN JURREIT

Thomson’s Truck Parts & Sales Ltd.

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Jackson’s Welding would like to Congratulate STRATON HUGHES and the GRADUATING CLASS OF 2012 for all of the hard work and dedication! Straton the family could not be more proud of you. LIVE YOUR DREAMS, PLAY HARD AND ALWAYS STRIVE FOR THE BEST.

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Be proud of all that you have accomplished 2012 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ANDERSON, CASSIDY

• Nicola Valley Teachers’ Union – Kennedy-Hughes • Nicola Valley Kennel Club

ASHE, KENDRA

CONWAY-BROWN, ERIN

KINLEY, PAIGE

COOPER, HALEY

KYNOCH, RILEY

• Pharmasave • Rotary Club of Merritt Sunrise

• Hospital Employees Union

• Nadina Logging • NVTU

BALAN, TERREL

DICK, STEPHANIE

• Alberta Fraser • Merritt Centennials Booster Club • School District Scholarship • Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary

BEAT, EMMA

• LNB Construction • Spectra Energy

BESTER, RUBEN

• Royal Bank Scholarship • Rotary Club of Merritt

BONNETEAU, NICOLA

• Adventure Management Ltd. • School District Scholarship

CHATTHA, BHAVANDIP

• Spectra Energy

• Nadina Logging • LNB Construction • Nicola Valley Women’s Institute • School District Scholarship • Beta Sigma Phi

DIRKSEN, GARNET

MACDONALD, JENELLE

• Tolko Industries • School District Scholarship • Albert R. Brown

GABARA, MCKENZIE

• Merritt Volleyball Association • Merritt Centennials Booster Club • Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary • School District Scholarship

GELDERMAN, TESSA • Eastern Star • Charles M Suttie

GRAHAM, EMMA

• Tolko Industries • Spectra Energy

• School District Scholarship • Merritt Firefighters

CHENIER, BRAYDON

HAMILTON, SARA

• Alberta Fraser

COLLINS, JEREMY

• Jamie Gillespie Memorial

COLLINS, TRAVIS

• NVIT • First Nations Education Council in Memory of Cherish Oppenheim

• Rajinder Narang Memorial

JEPSEN, LINDSEY

• Nicola Valley Educational Administrators Association • Interior Savings Credit Union

KANDOLA, SAMREETA

I am talented.

I am a student at NVIT.

WWW.NVIT.CA MERRITT CAMPUS 250.378.3300 VANCOUVER CAMPUS 604.602.9555 TOLL FREE 1.877.682.3300

• Tolko Industries

MACLAREN, JAKE

• Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary • Catholic Women’s

MCLEOD, KAELYN

• Interior Salish Society

MATHIEU, DANNY

• Craigmont Mines • Rotary Club of Merritt Sunrise

MONTREUIL, KYLE

• “Smitty” the Baker Memorial

PENDER, DAKOTAH-AVIEL • A&W • Patricia Rebekah Lodge

POOLEY, EMILY

• Trevor Graham Memorial

RIDDLE, JADEN

• Merritt Elks • School District Scholarship • Old Time Fiddlers • Nicola Valley Arts Council

SAMRA, PAVAN

• Merritt Sikh Society • Rotary Club of Merritt • Merritt Flying Club • Nicola Valley Teachers Union

SCIARPELLETTI, PAUL

• Punjabi Roots • Suki Randhawa Memorial

SCOTT, BROOKE

• Dale Fiddick Memorial

THOMPSON, JUSTINE

MUSGRAVE, GABRIEL

• Merritt Vintage Car Club & Canadian Tire

PANGHALI, BHAVANJIT

• School District Scholarship • Merritt Volleyball Association • Kamloops Blazers

• Craigmont Mines • CUPE Local #847 • Lions – Chris Williams Memorial

WALDER, KELSEY

• Nicola Valley Teachers Union • Ardew Wood Products • Merritt Sikh Society • School District Scholarship • Punjabi Roots

• Jeremy Bains Memorial • School District Scholarship

With campuses in Merritt and Vancouver and over 300 courses available, come and experience what makes NVIT a great place to grow.

I am conﬁdent.

• Coopers • NVTU #2

THE HOME OF ABORIGINAL POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION IN BC

! u o Y k Than

The 2012 Grad Committee would like to thank everyone involved in making Dry Grad, Grad Ceremonies and Prom Night such memorable experiences.

• Bill Lawrence • Mrs. Karen Goetz • Elaine Grant-Gill • City Furniture • Paramjit’s Kitchen, Revelstoke • Merritt Sikh Society • Curves • Nicola Massage Therapy • Coopers Foods • Extra Foods • Canadian Punjabi Roots Society • Merritt Sikh Temple All parents & grads that participated

• RCMP • Ska-lu-la • The Grand Pub & Grill • Merritt BC Liquor Store • Cheryl Fex • Julie Musgrave • Merritt RCMP • SD 58 Maintenance Dept. • Nicola Valley Memorial Arena • City of Merritt • South Okanagan Bus Lines • Ladies of the Merritt Sikh Temple • Mr. Gordon Swan

We apologize to those we have missed and extend sincere thanks.

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Be proud of all that you have accomplished 2012 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ANDERSON, CASSIDY

• Nicola Valley Teachers’ Union – Kennedy-Hughes • Nicola Valley Kennel Club

ASHE, KENDRA

CONWAY-BROWN, ERIN

KINLEY, PAIGE

COOPER, HALEY

KYNOCH, RILEY

• Pharmasave • Rotary Club of Merritt Sunrise

• Hospital Employees Union

• Nadina Logging • NVTU

BALAN, TERREL

DICK, STEPHANIE

• Alberta Fraser • Merritt Centennials Booster Club • School District Scholarship • Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary

BEAT, EMMA

• LNB Construction • Spectra Energy

BESTER, RUBEN

• Royal Bank Scholarship • Rotary Club of Merritt

BONNETEAU, NICOLA

• Adventure Management Ltd. • School District Scholarship

CHATTHA, BHAVANDIP

• Spectra Energy

• Nadina Logging • LNB Construction • Nicola Valley Women’s Institute • School District Scholarship • Beta Sigma Phi

DIRKSEN, GARNET

MACDONALD, JENELLE

• Tolko Industries • School District Scholarship • Albert R. Brown

GABARA, MCKENZIE

• Merritt Volleyball Association • Merritt Centennials Booster Club • Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary • School District Scholarship

GELDERMAN, TESSA • Eastern Star • Charles M Suttie

GRAHAM, EMMA

• Tolko Industries • Spectra Energy

• School District Scholarship • Merritt Firefighters

CHENIER, BRAYDON

HAMILTON, SARA

• Alberta Fraser

COLLINS, JEREMY

• Jamie Gillespie Memorial

COLLINS, TRAVIS

• NVIT • First Nations Education Council in Memory of Cherish Oppenheim

• Rajinder Narang Memorial

JEPSEN, LINDSEY

• Nicola Valley Educational Administrators Association • Interior Savings Credit Union

KANDOLA, SAMREETA

I am talented.

I am a student at NVIT.

WWW.NVIT.CA MERRITT CAMPUS 250.378.3300 VANCOUVER CAMPUS 604.602.9555 TOLL FREE 1.877.682.3300

• Tolko Industries

MACLAREN, JAKE

• Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary • Catholic Women’s

MCLEOD, KAELYN

• Interior Salish Society

MATHIEU, DANNY

• Craigmont Mines • Rotary Club of Merritt Sunrise

MONTREUIL, KYLE

• “Smitty” the Baker Memorial

PENDER, DAKOTAH-AVIEL • A&W • Patricia Rebekah Lodge

POOLEY, EMILY

• Trevor Graham Memorial

RIDDLE, JADEN

• Merritt Elks • School District Scholarship • Old Time Fiddlers • Nicola Valley Arts Council

SAMRA, PAVAN

• Merritt Sikh Society • Rotary Club of Merritt • Merritt Flying Club • Nicola Valley Teachers Union

SCIARPELLETTI, PAUL

• Punjabi Roots • Suki Randhawa Memorial

SCOTT, BROOKE

• Dale Fiddick Memorial

THOMPSON, JUSTINE

MUSGRAVE, GABRIEL

• Merritt Vintage Car Club & Canadian Tire

PANGHALI, BHAVANJIT

• School District Scholarship • Merritt Volleyball Association • Kamloops Blazers

• Craigmont Mines • CUPE Local #847 • Lions – Chris Williams Memorial

WALDER, KELSEY

• Nicola Valley Teachers Union • Ardew Wood Products • Merritt Sikh Society • School District Scholarship • Punjabi Roots

• Jeremy Bains Memorial • School District Scholarship

With campuses in Merritt and Vancouver and over 300 courses available, come and experience what makes NVIT a great place to grow.

I am conﬁdent.

• Coopers • NVTU #2

THE HOME OF ABORIGINAL POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION IN BC

! u o Y k Than

The 2012 Grad Committee would like to thank everyone involved in making Dry Grad, Grad Ceremonies and Prom Night such memorable experiences.

We apologize to those we have missed and extend sincere thanks.

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As you complete one chapter in your life we have no doubts that you will go onto many great things. We are so proud of the beautiful person youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve become on the inside and outside. Embrace all the great opportunities your future holds and remember we are always here for you. Love always Mom, Dad, Alisha and Miya X0X

Phone: 250-378-2332 2025 Coutlee Ave., Merritt

& Appliances Ltd.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRAD CLASS OF 2012 Special Congratulations to

Nyanna Fiddick

Randi Tancsa

Brian Peterson

MacKenzie Gabara

Kelsey Walder

Bhavan Panghali

on a Job Well Done!

Chantel Ashdown

Tommy Plotnikoff

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Mann, Jasmine

Mansﬁeld, Natasha

Maquinna, Davidson

McKague, Dakota

McKigney, Sekwun

McLeod, Kaelyn

McMaster, Sage

McNeely, Christine

McRae, Geneve

Michell, Mary-Jo

Montreuil, Kyle

Moody, Dailen

Munro, Travis

Murphy, Kelly

Musgrave, Gabriel

Neilson, Drake

Nelson, Kyara

Nemeth, Joseph

Panghali, Bhavanjit

Our 2nd Bundle of Joy is all grown up.

Congratulations & Best Wishes to all the

GRADS OF 2012

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES

Class of

2012

Best wishes for your future!

We would like to extend a

Special Congratulations to Kayla Peachey on a job well done.

From Dr. Todd Smith and staff at

From Dave Kopacz and the staff at

CANADIAN TIRE 2761 Forksdale Ave.

Parker, Lucas

250-378-1818

Cascade Dental Care #110-1700 Garcia St.

378-4000

Congratulations on your graduation TYLER. We are so Proud of You. Love your family!

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C River Lafferty

ongratulations

to the Upper Nicola Band Graduates for 2012

May all your dreams come true!

Max Thomas

Travis Collins

Jeremy Collins

Kayla Coutlee

Geneve McRae Missing Pictures: Stephanie Mcrae, Tyler Hofmann, Riley Moses, Colton Gottfriedson, Mojo Biccum, Henry Chillihitzia

From the Upper Nicola Band

Kaelyn McLeod

Autumn Dennis

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Peachey, Kayla

Pender, Dakotah-Aviel

Peterson, Brian

Plotnikoff, Thomas

Ponting, Alyssa

Pooley, Emily

Rabbitt, Megan

Reynoldson, Haley

Riddle, Jaden

Reilley, Aleesha

Rojwannasin, Pam

Sahota, Jovan

Samra, Pavan

Sanderson, Russell

Sciarpelletti, Paul

Shackelly, Shanice

Spahan, Jackie

Spahan, Liz

Spahan, Tiffany

Scott, Brooke

Congratulations

JUSTIN

HALEY!

on all of your accomplishments.

We are so very proud of you!

We are very proud of you!

All our love, Mom, Dad & Courtney

Lots of love, Mom, Dad, Jessica , Jordanne, g-mas and g-pas

(Now go out into the world and make fetch happen!)

Congratulations to our beautiful Granddaughter,

Brooke Taylor Scott, who is the Ă&#x20AC;rst of our grandchildren to graduate. All your hard work and perseverance has paid off d sweetheart. We are so very proud of you. Good luck with your studiess to become a Criminal Lawyer. h.. Love you very much. Grandpa & Grandma James ess

t io n s a l u t a on g r

Pavan Samra You are remarkable & we are exceedingly proud of you. Love Peter, Baljit, Jawand Singh, Amrit, Rajy & Sabrina

Pam Rojwannasin IItt hhas bbeen a pleasure l having you here as our Rotary Rotary EExchange xchange SStudent. tudent. From the Rotary Clubs of Merritt and Merritt Sunrise

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Sterling, Tara

Stirling, Warren

Sulz, Justin

Suzuki, Dalton

Tansca, Randi

Thomas, Max

Thompson, Justine

Torgalson, Tyler

Valcourt, Kyle

Walder, Kelsey

MISSING PHOTOS

West, Elizabeth

Wilkinson, Tawny

Best wishes and bright futures to all the GRADS OF 2012 Merritt’s

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Known for the savings, famous for the meat

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ar tulationsWe’re so proud of you! From Kindergarten

To Grad Love Mom, Dad, Dallas, Gramma & Grampa

Wray, Tori

Aljam-Oppenheim, Ayla Czernisz, Jolene Derasp, Forest Feldmann, Ashley Finnigan, Delores Gilchrist, Jonathan Hack, Kaitlyn Huston, Shawn Jager, Curtis John-James, Nina Kelly, Alex

Mathieu, Danny McRae, Spirit McRae, Stephanie O’Brien, Triscia Ramsey, Sadie Redman, Mikyla Shackelly, Jared Sherwood, Kaitlin Smith, Brady Spahan, Talia

Allen Bessant

Murray Harris

Russell Sanderson

Dakota McKague

Danny Mathieu

youth. We would like to congratulate the Grads who are a part of our Cooper’s Foods Team and the entire Graduating Class of 2012.

t’s At Cooper’s Foods, we are proud to be a major employer of Merritt’s

ds! Congratulations to our Grads!

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