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Farmers’ market makes permanent move Greener space draws positive local response By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD
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After what was expected to be a temporary change of venue to accommodate the Great Canadian Bike Rally, organizers of the Nicola Valley Farmers’ Market have decided to make a permanent switch to the parking lot beside the Baillie House. “Vendors love the location due to the highway exposure, the shade offered by the trees and the ability to grow and expand our number of vendors,” said NVFM President Lucas Handley about the Merritt Avenue and Voght Street location. “After sampling the location during the weekend of the Great Canadian Bike Rally, the Farmers’ Market was flooded with support from locals to work on obtaining the spot as the market’s permanent home.” Handley said he was inundated with positive feedback about the new location via Facebook comments, signatures and verbal remarks. All commenters encouraged organizers to relocate permanently. Millie Mitchell, who has been a vendor at the market for the past six years, said the new location is more “farm-like.” “It’s got trees and green grass and it’s really nice,” she said. “It will also benefit the Baillie House. We have a big sign being printed right now that says, ‘Shop Baillie House.’” The new location is also just
‘Vendors love the location due to the highway exposure, the shade offered by the trees and the ability to grow...’ — FARMERS’ MARKET PRESIDENT LUCAS HANDLEY off a major route. Within a week after the switch, the organization obtained permission from the City of Merritt to permanently relocate. The new location costs the market $50 per week, but the organization plans to ask city council to eliminate those costs. “In the meantime, the market has decided that it is in our best interest to make the move while there is still so much buzz about it in town, so we are will-
ing to pay the fee until we can be heard by council,” Handley added. “It’s not easy to leave when there has been such good hospitality to us, but the time is right to grow.” At the new location, market organizers are looking to add a hot dog stand. The sales will serve as a monthly fundraiser to raise $500 for a new annual agricultural scholarship. If no future graduates are aiming for an agricultural education, the money will be given to someone in baking or crafting. Organizers are also planning a dinner fundraiser to help with the scholarship fund, an annual corn eating contest and a pumpkin decorating contest. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday until Oct. 6. The market’s former location was at the City Furniture parking lot on Coutlee Avenue.
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The notorious former Merritt RCMP Cpl. Benjamin “Monty� Robinson is no longer a police officer, after he resigned pending Friday’s sentencing for obstruction of justice. Robinson, who was most recently a member of the Richmond RCMP, is believed to be the man behind the wheel of a Jeep in an Oct. 25, 2008, crash that killed 21-year-old motorcyclist Orion Hutchinson. As Crown and defence announced their sentencing recommendations on Friday, B.C. Supreme Court heard that Robinson, 42, voluntarily resigned from the force. “While I have been clear that I was seeking his involuntary dismissal, the opportunity to discharge him from the organization this morning was one which eliminated further delays, costs and uncertainty,� Deputy Commissioner Craig Callens, commanding officer of the B.C. RCMP, said in a press release. Robinson was reported to be returning home after a Halloween party with two of his children in Delta prior to the deadly crash. After the accident — which
occurred at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Gilchrist Drive — Robinson said he gave his driver’s license to a pedestrian, he went home with his children, drank two shots of vodka and then returned to the accident scene. This makes it difficult to prove whether Robinson was drunk at the time of the accident and so court is seeking only an obstruction of justice conviction. Robinson was presented as an alcoholic at the trial. He is reported to have said he took the shots to dull the pain. Justice Janice Dillon said she doesn’t find Robinson’s explanation of his actions as credible. Dillon said in court: “Robinson’s act of drinking the vodka was, I conclude, willfully designed to set up the defence that he had learned during his police training,� she said, adding that Robinson lied about how much he drank at the Halloween party and was intentionally vague about the amount of vodka he drank after the crash. “Mr. Robinson’s career with the RCMP has ended,� Callens said. “As a private citizen he is no longer subject to any disciplinary actions under the
RCMP Act; however, he is still subject to the ongoing criminal matters.� Kris Pechet, Crown prosecutor, is seeking a three- to ninemonth prison sentence. If it is deemed that a conditional sentence is best, he said he’ll seek 12 to 18 months of house arrest. David Crossin, defence lawyer, asked for a three- to sixmonth conditional sentence of house arrest. He claimed Robinson is a good father and a stellar police officer who has been treated for post traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism for the last four years. He has spent the last two months in a private addictions program in Nanaimo. Three days after the crash, he was suspended with pay. He has garnered a paycheque for nearly four years, but the RCMP wouldn’t say how much he was paid and who is covering his legal costs. Sentencing is scheduled for tomorrow (Friday). Robinson was also one of four officers in connection with the 2007 Tasering of Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski at the Vancouver International Airport. He faces perjury charges for that act, with a trial set for April 2013.
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Up to 30 batteries were allegedly stolen from the Logan Lake Transfer Station on Sunday morning. Logan Lake RCMP Cpl. Kathleen Thain said two men loaded the batteries into what was described as a red Mazda, older model with a black canopy and no windows. The driver is described as being a white male in his 50’s with tattoos on his left bicep,
bald, average build and around 5’8� tall. The passenger is decribed as being in his 20’s with a thin build. “The theft of batteries along with other scrap-type metals is an ongoing issue within the Logan Lake area and police are looking for assistance in identifying the suspects in this case as well as the others,� Thain said. In June, Logan Lake RCMP responded to about $6,000 of stolen copper wire, measuring about 600 feet. Anyone with information
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Merritt RCMP officers responded to 82 separate incidents over the weekend including a report of vandalism to a helicopter that could have caused serious damage if unnoticed. Const. Tracy Dunsmore said the local police were kept busy responding to the calls between July 20 and 22, including the call from Valley Helicopters. “They found one of their helicopters had been entered and they found several discreet acts of
mischief to the machine, which could have caused serious or grave damage to the helicopter and any passengers if undetected,” she said in a press release. While there is a caretaker who lives onsite at the Merritt Airport, Dunsmore was unaware of any additional security measures at the airport or the helicopter hangar. Dunsmore also reported that Merritt’s rural areas seem to have been hit the hardest over the weekend with several complaints of thefts from vehicles, as well as attempted thefts.
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In one instance a person attempting a theft was interrupted by a neighbour at a business in Lower Nicola and the suspect fled on foot. “Other rural areas such as Fox Farm and the Lower Nicola area reported other thefts which were undetected,” said Dunsmore. Another potential crime was interrupted on Nicola Avenue when two males were caught trying to steal bottles from behind a business. Dunsmore said these two were also able to get away, but this time empty handed.
On the weekend, RCMP also responded to a report that indicated tires had been stolen from the Ministry of Forests compound on Airport Road. Dunsmore said the call was the third report of theft at the ministry in as many months. RCMP also received a report that several vehicle windows had been smashed at the Nicola Fire Base near Nicola Lake. Another weekend incident included a report of theft of scrap items from the TNRD landfill in Lower Nicola. “Although not all the
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Clash of the Talents kicks off Saturday at Spirit Square Burst-Into-Site and the City of Merritt are hosting a six-week talent competition dubbed The Clash of the Talents. It is the first time our community has ever held a multiple day multiple venue talent contest. What could be better than handing out $3000 cash to some of Merritt’s most beloved talent acts?
The talent contest will kick off on Saturday at Spirit Square from 3 to 5 p.m. Be sure to attend and vote for your favourite local talent. The contest will be broken down into four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Semi-Finals, and Finals. Round 1 and 2 will be separated into two separate heats (days).
Round 1 - (July 28 and Aug. 4 at Spirit Square 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.) Up to 20 performers will perform each day and the top 10 performers (voted by audience) will move forward to the next round. Round 2 - ( Aug. 11 and Aug. 18 at Rotary Park 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.) Ten performers will perform each day and
the top five will move forward to the semifinals (voted by audience). Semi-Finals - (Aug. 25 atRotary Park 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.) Ten performers will perform and the top five will move forward to the finals (voted by audience). Finals- (Aug. 31 at Civic Center 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.) Top five per-
formers will perform in a scaled up production and a winner will be named and prizes awarded (voted by audience). Wild Card - One Wild Card will be voted back to perform at the Finals and wild card prize (voted online only q101.ca). Only those in the top 40 eliminated qualify. Performance rank
Merritt ambassador needed for JobFest Inventa, a Canadian marketing agency, is seeking one enthusiastic, dedicated Community Ambassador to bring JobFest to life within the local community. You should have superb people skills, and a passion for educating young people about career opportunities. You will be helping create excitement and build awareness of the one day event within your community, engaging with and motivating youth 15-25 years old. This is a paid, one day position. What we’re looking for (the ‘must-haves’): - In-depth knowledge of your community and its culture(s)
- Strong interpersonal skills, and experience dealing with a wide variety of people - Influential individual, who is looked at as a leader within his/her community - Excellent presentation and public speaking skills - Ability to engage and motivate youth 15-25 years of age - Strong team player – able to work with a diverse group - Previous event and promotions experience an asset - Knowledge of BC’s North and Northern BC Aboriginal communities and culture would be an asset - Familiarity with a First Nations language would be a definite asset
- The candidate must be from the community and be available for the full duration of the one day event What the role involves – you will: - Generate awareness, build buzz and establish connections with people within your community, utilizing tools provided by the JobFest team - Ensure dynamic and engaging interactions with the target market - Speak publicly and address large groups, delivering key messaging - Create content regarding your community and post to JobFest 2012 microsite and social media channels
- Positively interact with community contacts, staff, volunteers and anyone else you may encounter at the event - Assist the tour team, with set up and tear down if needed - Represent the program with dignity and professionalism at all times Dates: The tour begins in early August, and continues until the end of October. Each Community Ambassador will be provided with their community event date. If you are interested, submit a cover letter and resume to cstrubin@inventaworld.com, describing your qualifications for this unique and challenging role.
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The City of Merritt has annual sprinkling regulations as means of encouraging water conservation. Restrictions are in place from May 1 to September 30th each year when no sprinklers and/or soaker hoses may be used outside of the hours listed below. There is an exemption for a newly planted or sodded lawn but this requires a permit - please contact Bylaw Enforcement for more details.
The City of Merritt is seeking proposals from interested parties to operate the City-owned Claybanks RV Park/Campground under a lease agreement for a ten-year term, January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2022. Request For Proposal (RFP 2012-07) documents can be obtained through the City’s website at www.merritt.ca or can be requested through the City of Merritt, 2185 Voght St., Merritt, BC.
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Deadline for Proposals to be received by the City is 4:00 p.m. local time, August 6, 2012.
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Non Automatic: 6 am to 8 am and 7 pm to 10 pm Automatic Sprinklers: 1 am to 5 am If your house number is even, you may water on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. If your house number is odd, you may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Of course if it’s raining, don’t water at all! Violations will result in a $50 Àne for each offense.
For further information please contact: Larry Plotnikoff Leisure Services Manager City of Merritt 250-378-4224 (ext 206) lplotnikoff@merritt.ca The City of Merritt reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to choose the proposal that is in the best interests of the City.
Council meeting date: Tuesday, July 24 - 6 p.m. committee of the whole - 7 p.m. regular council meeting Council agenda and council minutes are now available at http://www.merritt.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=121
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Despite stormy weather on Friday that had most vendors disassembling their tables at the Merritt street festival, the event was an overall success, says the Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce executive director. Heather Fader said while the weather was disappointing on Friday, Saturday was much improved — though the number of vendors was fewer than hoped for at “Street Fest - Shopping with the Nicola Valley Stars.” “I have to meet with the board, so I can’t say for sure, but we’re looking to do it again and hopefully be able to grow it,” Fader said. “If Mountainfest is here [next year], then we’ll be looking to see whether we want to run it the same dates [as done in previous years].” Some people meandered down the streets on Friday, but there were noticeably more on Saturday when the weather cleared. Approximately 20 vendors participated, with 10 owners indicating they wanted to participate, but didn’t show. “It left the streets looking a little sparse, but it worked out because people were walking into the actual stores,” Fader said.
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“From the business that I had a chance to talk to, they felt it was still successful because it generated traffic.” Quilchena Avenue, Garcia Street and Granite Avenue showcased the vendors who sold bannock, ice cream, records, comics and various other merchandise and services. Stephanie Davies, owner of Oasis Natural Health, a new company in Merritt, said she is optimistically looking forward to next year. “It was great and we’re hoping to get a lot of support from the community next year,” she said. “It could have used a few more vendors, but as far as the number of people that went through, I thought it went very well.”
Davies said the festival is the ideal opportunity to present business to the public. “I wanted to be able to get some exposure and let people know what I do,” she said. “I did get that result.” Due to the cancellation of the Merritt Mountain Music Festival, the Chamber lowered the stall sizes and prices to encourage participation. The street mall was cancelled in 2010, along with Mountainfest, but a similar version of the event was ongoing from the mid-1990s. The festival also featured musical and comedy performances at Spirit Square and then at the Merritt Culture Club for a wrap party.
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Gold Country GeoTourism unveiled 12 new geocaching sites to a group of about 25 people in Merritt on July 13 during the Great Canadian Bike Rally. Terri Hadwin, marketing manager for Gold Country, said the society aims to promote tourism in small communities and geocaching is one way to reach that goal. “We are happy to announce the new geocaching sites,” she said to the crowd at Spirit Square on Granite Avenue. “I’m sure everyone is ready to get those smiley faces.” Geocachers can track their findings online and earn smiley faces and other prizes. Great Canadian Bike Rally representative Bonita Norman, who was the team leader for merchandise and geocaching, said the rally
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1st Merritt Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts have wrapped up another successful year and would like to thank Merritt for their community support throughout the year. Listed in no particular order are our supporters this year: • Nicola Masonic Lodge #53 • Merritt Chapter #14 of the Order of Eastern Star • Rotary club • Dr. Duncan Ross • Cookie Reimer • Black’s Pharmacy • Tim Hortons Restaurant • MacDonald’s Restaurant • Walmart • Secure-All Storage • The Grand Pub and Grill • The Lower Nicola Hall • AD Property Maintenance • Tolko • Home Hardware • Norgaard Ready Mix • Nicola Logworks • LNB Construction • Nicola Fire Devils • D&C Fencing • Nicholson Construction
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HERALD OPINION City idling restrictions make sense Inconsiderate. Ignorant. Environment defiler. Whatever you call idlers, they’re everywhere and unnecessarily causing air and noise pollution. Recently, Richmond city council took a step toward cracking down on offending motorists. New regulations will arm bylaw officers there with the power to hand out fines of $60 to motorists who allow their vehicles to idle longer than three minutes on public property. Idlers have long been allowed to go about their business, turning the key and sitting in their parked vehicle for countless minutes while leaving the engine running for whatever reason. They’re not only causing pollution, they’re a nuisance. And don’t believe the idlers who insist their practice is necessary. Studies have clearly shown that idling for more than 10 seconds uses more fuel and produces more emissions that turning off, then restarting an engine. Idling is also not an effective way to warm up your vehicle, even in cold weather. Cities have powers to create regulations aimed at restoring public health or protecting citizens from nuisance. It’s good some are using them. – The Richmond Review (Black Press) What do you think? Should the City of Merritt enact fines for idling drivers? Vote in the Merritt Herald online poll.
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Debunking the myths, clarifying the facts DAN ALBAS View from the HILL While it is often suggested that we are living in an era of information, the amount of misinformation that circulates on a daily basis continues to surprise me. Recently I have received
a large amount of comments and largely negative feedback from many taxpayers who have viewed pictures of what is wrongly described as a new Canadian jail. Perhaps you have also come across these same pictures in an email that suggests your tax dollars are being misused in the construction of such an extravagant new jailhouse. The reality is that these pictures are not of a Canadian jail, but rather an Austrian detention center. Given that the opposition had suggested that getting tougher on crime and
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ending the revolving doors of justice would result in spending billions on the construction of new prisons it is understandable that some taxpayers would believe this type of facility was actually located in Canada instead of Austria. The true facts demonstrate when you keep criminals in jail where they cannot re-offend you do not end up with more criminals but rather a reduction in recidivism. There are also costs to taxpayers and victims alike of the “catch and release” system that allows habitual career
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criminals back out on the streets where they can continue to victimize law abiding Canadians. Tougher sentences that keep career criminals in jail where they belong also has resulted in the Correctional Service of Canada returning $1.48 Billion back to Canadian taxpayers courtesy of reduced spending. For the record there are currently no Federal Prisons under construction in Canada today. Another myth I would like to comment on came from a recent letter to the editor from an Olalla resi-
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dent who suggested that a Member of Parliament is only working when the House of Commons is operating in Ottawa. It has been roughly one month this week since the House of Commons adjourned for the summer break. During the past four weeks I have attended or participated in close to sixty different events and logged several thousands of kilometres driving around OkanaganCoquihalla meeting with local government leaders, employers, taxpayers and
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YOUR OPINION Summer months Rotary student prepares for Denmark departure critical for MP’s listening tour From Page 6 various interest groups. This is part of my summer listening tour and does not include responding to emails or phone calls which I also enjoy doing on a daily basis. I view this time over the summer months as critically important to hear from the citizens of Okanagan-Coquihalla firsthand and I look forward to the next four weeks of visiting communities and other events that I have yet to attend. When I ran for election I made a commitment to bring the concerns of OkanaganCoquihalla to Ottawa and hearing from citizens directly is a very important part of that process. Ottawa at times can feel like a million miles away from our region and different challenges often require a firsthand understanding in person to both appreciate and fully comprehend. It is my view that Parliament Hill must serve the interests of the taxpayers of Okanagan-Coquihalla with real solutions and common sense. In my travels I often run into other Members of Parliament and also Members of the BC Legislative Assembly and all are working diligently from my experience over these summer months. Although the work that occurs in Ottawa is very different than the riding, hearing and witnessing both the challenges and successes in Okanagan-Coquihalla on a daily basis is something I take very seriously and believe all elected representatives should pay attention to. Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for OkanaganCoquihalla and can be reached at dan.albas@parl.gc.ca.
My name is Emily Maloney. I am a student at MSS, a place that I will surely miss this upcoming school year. I have been selected to represent Canada in this year’s Rotary Youth Exchange Program. I will be leaving for Denmark on Aug. 3, 2012 and returning in June of 2013. I cannot wait to immerse myself in Denmark’s culture. I am very honoured to have been chosen for this amazing opportunity. I chose Denmark because the Danes are an overwhelmingly happy bunch. Their rich history filled with Vikings, castles, and beautiful architecture made it my first choice out of 25 countries. I wanted to be challenged with a completely different language, which I have already begun to tackle. I am most excited to see the
tidy 18th century villages as well as Renaissance castles. Before I was actually accepted as this year’s exchange student, my father was confused as to why I didn’t want to wait until I was out of school, but my answer was simple — I wouldn’t be going as a Rotary Exchange student! Rotary has given me the opportunity to make lifelong friends from around the world. I would like to send out a special thanks to all the Rotarians from District 5060 and to all those who contribute to the Rotary Club of Merritt to make these educational opportunities possible for students like me. After a year abroad in Europe, I will return with a greater sense of the world and a deeper understanding of myself and my own culture.
July 14 had a happy outcome for the ‘Nicola Valley Farmers’ Market’ — they were displaced from the dusty, hot, bleak pavement at the corner of Garcia and Coutlee. Instead, the market was held at the parking lot adjacent to the Baillie House on Voght and Merritt. This under-utilized space is a naturally green environment with lawns and tree — so refreshing and totally appropriate for
a market of locally grown, no pesticide produce and plants, and other locally crafted and baked goods. It was a great experience for everyone, and drew many positive comments from vendors and shoppers alike. Their very visible sign on trees beside Voght could be seen by everyone entering the downtown area. This location is ideal to support the Baillie House. How natural to shop at the market then stroll past the charming gardens
A big thank you to the almost 200 volunteers who worked the Great Canadian Bike Rally. There is a core of people in this city that volunteer for almost every event and deserve a special
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Should the City of Merritt enact fines for idling drivers? Thank you as well to the rest of the community, family, and friends for all of your support, and for sharing my excitement. There is a saying in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program: “It’s not a year in your life, it’s your
life in a year.” I will journal my experiences and share it with you throughout the year as I build memories that will be with me forever. Sincerely, Emily Maloney
to the Baillie House. Have a coffee, hot or iced tea or lemonade (by donation if possible), or try the ice cream and enjoy your choice in-house or in-the-garden, chat with friends and catch up on local info’ and happenings around Merritt. Shop here for collectibles, local honey and check out the basement for consignment items! The proceeds go to the ‘Nicola Valley Heritage Society’. The Nicola Valley Farmers’ Market’ is
under the auspices of the ‘B.C Farmers Market Association’ and, as such is a registered non-profit society. It is stipulated that everything must be made, baked, built, sewn, crafted or grown in the Nicola and Coldwater Catchment Area. The ‘Nicola Valley Market’ is held every Saturday from the May long weekend to the Thanksgiving weekend in October, from 9 a.m. ‘til 2 p.m. By happy coincidence Baillie House
summer hours are daily May to September from 10 a.m. ‘til 6 p.m. Winter hours are September to May closed Monday, from 10 a.m. ‘til 4 p.m. What a great downtown draw for locals, tourists and visitors alike, park once then walk and shop downtown! Merritt is very lucky to have these gems side by side. Bill and Mo Tomchuk Merritt, B.C.
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Laws aim to crush stolen metal market From Page 2 The scrap recyclers and dealers are now required to disclose purchase details with local police, including the sellers’ identification. The police, in turn, match the details with any suspicious activity. This means that as long as the thieves of the Logan Lake batteries didn’t sell the items the same day they were stolen, they would be required to register at the place of sale. Materials in the batteries are metal and are considered part of the list of objects that need to be registered before
sold, said a ministry spokesperson. The law is designed to limit the “resale market for stolen assets and ensure thieves are identified and prosecuted,” the Ministry of Justice stated in a release. Metal thefts are perhaps at their most dangerous when phone lines are stolen, which disrupts contact to emergency services. Utilities such as Telus and BC Hydro have lost tens of millions of dollars due to theft, the Ministry stated, adding that Telus reported $10 million worth of metalrelated thefts in 2011 alone.
“We heard the call for a new law to crack down on metal theft and we responded,” said Minster of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond. “We have the first provincial law in the country that will remove anonymity and provide police with the kind of information they need to catch metal thieves.” The thefts range from copper telephone wire and plumbing to manhole covers and metal grave markers. High scrap prices have driven up the number of metal-related thefts. Purchasers of the
metal who don’t report to police can face a $100,000 fine. Businesses purchasing the following specific items as scrap metal must also register with the province: • wire or piping used by a public utility to transmit electricity, telephone services or cable television signals • metal traffic control lights, signals and signs • street lighting poles, wiring and fixtures • sewer grates and manhole covers • metal guardrails and handrails • new scrap metal from a construction site or a manufacturing process.
Tranquility without tranquilizers
NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH More people are hurting today than ever before from the agony of anxiety. People are haunted by uncertainty, worry and fear of varied kinds. Psychiatric clinics and mental hospitals are crowded with patients suffering from depression. Quite a number contemplate suicide and some go through with it. Some who had invested in stocks or bonds have lost practically everything they had. Leaders in high places have swindled ordinary people out of millions of dollars through despicable ponzi or similar schemes. Just recently, CBC News reported of a church falling victim to a scrupulous member of the church, the result being their facilities are in danger of being sold off. On the other hand, millions are still turning to their Maker-God and finding peace, satisfaction and joy in Him. Thousands are turning to Christ everyday and are proving for themselves the reality and
relevance of God’s promises today. In Psalms 37:1, we are invited to “trust in the Lord.” This is the best and most sensible thing that any person can do. It is far better than trusting in kings, prime ministers, or in any financial institutions. The Hebrew word for “trust” simply means refuge. We find security and protection when we let go and let God into our lives. If we abandon ourselves entirely to Christ the Saviour, we would prove for ourselves that what the Bible tells us is nothing but the truth. When we are tormented by guilt feelings over our wrong and sinful actions, turning to God
for refuge through the sacrificial work of Christ on the cross would wipe the slate clean. Becoming a Christian is not undergoing a series of religious rituals or doing good work or donating money to the church. It is entering into an unbreakable relationship with the living God. Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight yourself also in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your heart.” Being a follower of Christ is not saying one’s prayers occasionally or attending church. It is constantly delighting in the Lord. The Hebrew word suggests enjoying God. As soon as I wake up
in the morning, I tell the heavenly Father spontaneously, “Father, I thank you. Lord Jesus, I praise you. Holy Spirit, I love you.” Deep inside, some Christians are bored with worship and prayer. They are bored with God but are too polite to say so to Him! If a Christian is bored spending an hour with God down here on earth, how is he going to be in heaven with Him for all eternity? Enjoy God. Enjoy worship and prayer. Enjoy reading the Word of God, the Bible. Narayan Mitra is pastor of the Merritt Baptist Church. Contact him at narayanmitra@hotmail.com. Since 1911
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Hiro Yasuda knows how to play host, and this is evidenced not only in her volunteer efforts, but also in her scrumptious scones, homemade jam, bright strawberries, delicate cookies and delightful tea. Indeed, a visit to Yasuda’s home is a guest’s dream, particularly after she’s returned from a strawberry picking trip to the coast. “My best ingredient, good ingredient is love,” she said. “Everything is oatmeal, flower, sugar, brown sugar, plus big heart.” But what’s more, is this enchanting woman has brought treats for visitors while volunteering at the Merritt Baillie House for the last 10 years after retiring. She also volunteers at the Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary. “I really enjoy seeing the different people I never seen before,” she explained. “It’s nice to talk to them and offer tea and we can share my baking. That is my Japanese style my grandma showed me.” Yasuda worked at the Nicola Valley Health Centre for approxi-
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mately 20 years as a cook, serving up probably some of the best hospital food a patient could find. “I had education in Japan about food science and I took a course in Vancouver,” she said. “I was volunteering at the hospital but then they offered me a job.” While still living in Japan, she met her Vancouver-born husband when she was 23. Ten years later, they moved to Canada. “I don’t know why I picked him, or he picked me,” she contemplated. Her husband was an engineer for Mitsubishi before working the same job for Tolko Industries Ltd. in Merritt. She said Merritt gave her the opportunity to learn English. “In Vancouver I would just talk Japanese to other people, but here I learn how to communicate in English,” she said. Aside from her volunteering, Yasuda’s life consists of two sons and six grandchildren. She also enjoys painting. “My artwork’s going to my grandkids,” she noted. “Maybe they don’t remember about me when I die, right. But with paintings maybe they remember me. Maybe they say, ‘I wonder what kind of lady she was.’”
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DAVID L. BROWN Managing YOUR MONEY From books and cars to airline tickets and shoes, you can buy just about anything online and lots of us are doing it. You can even buy all sorts of insurance products online, including life insurance. But should you go the DIY Internet route for something as important as your life insurance policy? If you’re thinking about life insurance, congratulations, you do understand the need to protect your family but buying life insurance on the Internet may not be a great choice.
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With her mural on the side of Home Hardware and her hand print near the bowling alley on Coutlee Avenue, Canada-born country singer Lisa Brokop has performed in Merritt many times over the last 20 years and next month she’ll be back, this time performing with her husband Paul Jefferson. The Nashville-based couple that performs as The Jeffersons will sing for locals at the Crossroads Community Church on August 10. “We just really want to have a nice family evening and play for the Merritt people,” said Brokop on the phone from her Nashville home. “I’ve played at music festivals there, but that’s not really the locals.” Brokop, who hails from Surrey, has a special place in her heart for British Columbia and has passed though Merritt many times. “I love that part of the country — my whole life we’ve been going up into the Interior to camp,” she said. “Merritt has always been the stopping point and it was great that it became this music town — it’s kind of like a home away from home.” With a bug for performing that started when she was a threeyear-old wailing out songs from her swing set and grew as she performed with her accordion-playing mother at various community events, Brokop knew from a young age that she wanted to go to Nashville. When she got her first record deal and made the move down south, she said the transition seemed pretty natural. Still, she returned to Canada often and has done much of her touring north of the border. Her tours took her to the Merritt Mountain Music Festival on more than
one occasion and in July 1995 she first made her hand print, which was unveiled when she returned for a performance in May 2004. Around the same time that she was making a name for herself in the world of country music, the Californiaborn Paul Jefferson was doing the same. The son of a guitar teacher, he grew up playing and singing and when a friend played him a Willie Nelson album he was hooked. Though he graduated with a degree in bio-engineering and earned a commercial pilot’s life, he couldn’t get music out of his blood and made his way to Music Row where he snagged a record deal. With successful solo careers neither would have anticipated singing as a duo one day, not even when Brokop’s friend (whose husband played in Jefferson’s band) played matchmaker and they met for coffee at Starbucks. “I had talked to him on the phone and liked the sound of his voice,” she recalls. “We met as Starbucks and we wrote a song together.” Though they got married, they were hesitant about combining business with their personal lives and shied away from singing together. Occasionally though, he would join her on the road and sing a song with her. “I think it was at a winery in the Interior — he got up and sang a song with me and the response was just incredible,” he said. “We didn’t expect the chemistry, but it chased after us and we thought, ‘OK, let’s do it.’” Now, four years after they started performing as The Jeffersons, Brokop says they are even better together than they were apart. “We try to stay real and we share lead vocals,” she said,
explaining that sometimes she sings lead and he sings harmony or vice versa. “We also have the odd duet that seems to work out.” They released their debut album “The Jeffersons, Vol. 1” and they tour together performing at smaller venues like the Crossroads Church, which seats 300 and even smaller house concerts. While smaller
venues are partly the results of a tough economy, Brokop says these intimate settings allow musicians to really connect with the audience. “We’re really excited to be up there,” she says of the Merritt show which will be on Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 each and kids 12 and under will get in for free. Tickets can be purchased at the church.
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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOTS New lots in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent setting. Fully services including curbs & storm drain all prepaid by the developer. M 3692 $57,000
• Totally finished 4 level split • Gourmet kitch, security system • Beautifully l/scaped w/ terracing, fencing • U/g sprinklers, 40’ RV parking
M 3782
$519,000
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Exquisite 3 bdrm Rancher Detached shop on .5 acre Hdwd flrs & custom window coverings Easy access & very private
M 3788
$515,000
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Executive 3 bdrm rancher Riverfront, .55 acres Completely landscaped, flat property Hardwood thruout, incredibly private
M 3651
$485,000
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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
• Need space? - Got it!! • 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
• 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
• Executive 5 bdrm, 4 bath family home • Amazing chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops • Remodeled bsmt & main bathrooms • Inground pool & private backyard
M 3779
M 3701
$440,000
$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
M 3765
$429,000
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Investors, take note** 4 plex with 2 lots Large 2, 3 bdrm & 2, 2 bdrm stes Close to schools & parks
M 3769
$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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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
Three bedrooms & a den Open concept design Beautiful views Home warranty
M 3665
$389,000
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. M3772-M3774 $59,900
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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
• 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
• 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
$349,000
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Well laid out open plan Nicely finished kitch + dining nook Good sized m/bdrm w/ full ensuite Good location of the Bench
M 3790
$348,000
• Beautifully reno’ed 3 level split on the Bench • Open concept w/ large windows, vaulted ceilings • New kitchen, SS app, new bathrm, flring & paint • Superb quality finishings, only steps from Bench Elem
M 3743
$335,900
• 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
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Quiet acre a short drive out of town Open floor plan Master enste & w/I closet Full bsmt w/ recrm, 3rd bdrm & bathrm
M 3781
$330,000
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Incredible rental property!! Sxs fourplex on 1/3 acre in L/N Reno’ed in & out Monthly revenue is $2670
M 3785
$325,000
D SOL • 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 $319,000
• Very well kept 3 + 1 bdrms on the Bench • Walking distance to Bench Elementary • 2100sf home, new kitch cabinets, fridge • Cathedral entrance, fully finished bsmt
M 3783
$309,900
• 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
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Gorgeous new Rancher Granite/marble countertops Heated ceramic floors in the 2 baths 10’ ceilings & crown mouldings
M 3740
$300,200
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Some recent upgrades New ceramic tile flring & windows 3 bdrms up & 2 down Fenced backyd & close to schools
M 3717
$289,900
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Executive home on quiet CDS Open concept w/ vaulted ceilings 1 bedroom in-law suite Large country kitchen
M 3753
$279,900
• 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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Fully serviced R-2 lot, close to schools & d/t. Bring your bldg ideas. Trades considered. M 3274 $72,900 Good sized lot, ok for double wide. City services @ prop line. Mountain view in a quiet area. M 3534 $79,000
Very nice 4 bdrm 2.5 bath fam home Close to downtown & schools Central air, security system Garden shed & gazebo
M 3293
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
$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
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. M3712 $89,900 2 lots on Eagle Crescent w/ no building restrictions. Plans available w/ the builder. Close to all amenities. M 3679 - M 3680 $95,000
• 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
• 3 bdrm home on 1.8 acres • Newer addition in back is nicely finished • Windows upgraded to vinyl dbl glazed • Quiet rural setting w/ lots of room
M 3632
$241,000
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Bench location 4 bedroom, 2 bath family home Close to schools & parks Priced to sell!!
M 3689
$235,000
• Bench location-3 bdrm, 2 bath family home • Central air, built-in vac, new furnace 2010 • 12x24 detached wired 220 shop • Nice fenced backyard for privacy M 3693 $234,900
• Family friendly neighborhood!! • 5 bdrm, 2 bath home is close to schools • Huge b/yard is fenced w/ garden area • Newer vinyl windows & furnace upgrade M 3786 $225,000
• Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse • Heat pump, a/c, high efficiency appliances • Gas fireplace & many extras • Low maintenance property
M 3729
$217,000
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Good size family home on large lot 2 bdrm ste at ground level & 3 up Dbl carport & tons of space Walking distance to schools & corner store
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
• 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
$169,900
D SOL
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 Extra lge double lot. 2 city water & sewage hookups. Private setting, flat site. Easy access w/ paved roads. M 3495 $100,000
• Very clean & cute 2 bdrm home • Features updated bathrm, furnace, paint & more • 200 amp service, detached 1 car garage/sho[ • Nicely l/scaped fully fenced backyard M 3784 $169,900
• 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
M 3757
$165,000
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Nice 3, possible 4 bdrm, 2 bath home Double lot for large yard Large kitchen, wet bar, gas fireplace Totally fenced yard w/ lots of extra parking
M 3791
$165,000
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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
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3 bedroom rancher Vinyl windows & siding 9 year old furnace Fenced front & back
M 3708
$149,900 $ $14 9,900
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• 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 3 $149,000
INDUSTRIAL Great business opportunity. Landscaping supplies comes w/2 forklifts 7 1 skid steer. 1 yr free rent, option to buy land. M 3767 $95,000
• 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
Desired Bench location. Owner pd GDT & WR charge. Phase 2 w/ gorgeous views. All u/g services. M 3570 $99,000
$145,900
• Immaculate 3 bdrm in LN MHP • New vinyl windows, lge addition w/ spacious den • Enclosed porch, certified wood stove, bathroom upgrade • Fully matured fruit trees, & flower beds M 3733 $89,900
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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
$139,000
• 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
• Nicely updated 3 bdrm, 3 level townhouse • A bathroom on each 3 levels • Nice, fully fenced backyard • Great 1st time homebuyers & investors
M 3652
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$138,000
Under new management 1 bdrm apartment Stratified building Centrally located
M 3525
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M 3739
• • • •
$76,900
Move-in ready. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath Custom kitchen cabinets & fixtures Large porch off back, nice yard 100 amp service, fridge, stove included
$137,900
2 bdrms in strata bldg Central location Laminate flring New roof in 2010
M 3486
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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 3675
$135,900
• Ground level 1 bdrm condo • Vinyl dbl glazed windows, in ste laundry • Parking right out front • Low monthly maintenance fee
$76,900
M 3738
$75,900
• 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
• Great starter home or retirement • 2 bdrm double wide w/ sun deck and ensuite • Coldwater River is close by • Riverside Mobile Home Park
M 3787
$70,000
• Vinyl windows, vinyl siding, new h/w tank • 2 level townhouse, 3 bdrms & 2 baths • Fenced yard, school across the street • Typical rent $750, no strata fees
M 3745
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$115,000
One bdrm in strata building Rent $550-600 Under new management Shopping & bus close by
M 3613
$68,000
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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
• • • •
$113,000
Rent to own considered Buy your own home Nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath home Appliances included
M 3270
• • • •
Upper level 2 bdrm condo Recent laminate & lino flring 5 appliances incl window a/c Sundeck in front, quick possession
M 3777
$112,000
• 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
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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
$95,000
• 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
.76 acre riverfront building lot. The location is second to none. 260+ feet of river frontage. Quiet cul-de-sac, bring your building ideas!! M3780 $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 Enjoy the outdoors at Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Only 15 minutes from Merritt. Build your dream home on 1.1 acres. M378 9 $190,000 .76 acre riverfront building lot. Location is second to none w/ 260+ feet of river frontage. Quiet cul-de-sac, bring your blding ideas. M3780 $199,000 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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$5000 appliance bonus!!
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOTS New lots in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent setting. Fully services including curbs & storm drain all prepaid by the developer. M 3692 $57,000
• Totally finished 4 level split • Gourmet kitch, security system • Beautifully l/scaped w/ terracing, fencing • U/g sprinklers, 40’ RV parking
M 3782
$519,000
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Exquisite 3 bdrm Rancher Detached shop on .5 acre Hdwd flrs & custom window coverings Easy access & very private
M 3788
$515,000
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Executive 3 bdrm rancher Riverfront, .55 acres Completely landscaped, flat property Hardwood thruout, incredibly private
M 3651
$485,000
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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
• Need space? - Got it!! • 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
• 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
• Executive 5 bdrm, 4 bath family home • Amazing chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops • Remodeled bsmt & main bathrooms • Inground pool & private backyard
M 3779
M 3701
$440,000
$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
M 3765
$429,000
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Investors, take note** 4 plex with 2 lots Large 2, 3 bdrm & 2, 2 bdrm stes Close to schools & parks
M 3769
$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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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
Three bedrooms & a den Open concept design Beautiful views Home warranty
M 3665
$389,000
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. M3772-M3774 $59,900
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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
• 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
• 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
$349,000
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Well laid out open plan Nicely finished kitch + dining nook Good sized m/bdrm w/ full ensuite Good location of the Bench
M 3790
$348,000
• Beautifully reno’ed 3 level split on the Bench • Open concept w/ large windows, vaulted ceilings • New kitchen, SS app, new bathrm, flring & paint • Superb quality finishings, only steps from Bench Elem
M 3743
$335,900
• 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
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Quiet acre a short drive out of town Open floor plan Master enste & w/I closet Full bsmt w/ recrm, 3rd bdrm & bathrm
M 3781
$330,000
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Incredible rental property!! Sxs fourplex on 1/3 acre in L/N Reno’ed in & out Monthly revenue is $2670
M 3785
$325,000
D SOL • 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 $319,000
• Very well kept 3 + 1 bdrms on the Bench • Walking distance to Bench Elementary • 2100sf home, new kitch cabinets, fridge • Cathedral entrance, fully finished bsmt
M 3783
$309,900
• 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
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Gorgeous new Rancher Granite/marble countertops Heated ceramic floors in the 2 baths 10’ ceilings & crown mouldings
M 3740
$300,200
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Some recent upgrades New ceramic tile flring & windows 3 bdrms up & 2 down Fenced backyd & close to schools
M 3717
$289,900
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Executive home on quiet CDS Open concept w/ vaulted ceilings 1 bedroom in-law suite Large country kitchen
M 3753
$279,900
• 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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Fully serviced R-2 lot, close to schools & d/t. Bring your bldg ideas. Trades considered. M 3274 $72,900 Good sized lot, ok for double wide. City services @ prop line. Mountain view in a quiet area. M 3534 $79,000
Very nice 4 bdrm 2.5 bath fam home Close to downtown & schools Central air, security system Garden shed & gazebo
M 3293
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
$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
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. M3712 $89,900 2 lots on Eagle Crescent w/ no building restrictions. Plans available w/ the builder. Close to all amenities. M 3679 - M 3680 $95,000
• 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
• 3 bdrm home on 1.8 acres • Newer addition in back is nicely finished • Windows upgraded to vinyl dbl glazed • Quiet rural setting w/ lots of room
M 3632
$241,000
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Bench location 4 bedroom, 2 bath family home Close to schools & parks Priced to sell!!
M 3689
$235,000
• Bench location-3 bdrm, 2 bath family home • Central air, built-in vac, new furnace 2010 • 12x24 detached wired 220 shop • Nice fenced backyard for privacy M 3693 $234,900
• Family friendly neighborhood!! • 5 bdrm, 2 bath home is close to schools • Huge b/yard is fenced w/ garden area • Newer vinyl windows & furnace upgrade M 3786 $225,000
• Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse • Heat pump, a/c, high efficiency appliances • Gas fireplace & many extras • Low maintenance property
M 3729
$217,000
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Good size family home on large lot 2 bdrm ste at ground level & 3 up Dbl carport & tons of space Walking distance to schools & corner store
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
• 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
$169,900
D SOL
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 Extra lge double lot. 2 city water & sewage hookups. Private setting, flat site. Easy access w/ paved roads. M 3495 $100,000
• Very clean & cute 2 bdrm home • Features updated bathrm, furnace, paint & more • 200 amp service, detached 1 car garage/sho[ • Nicely l/scaped fully fenced backyard M 3784 $169,900
• 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
M 3757
$165,000
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• Neat as a pin!! 3 bdrm Rancher • Walking distance to town, parks, school • 1 car detached shop • New h/w tank, elec upgrade & more
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• 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
• 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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• Great starter home or retirement • 2 bdrm double wide w/ sun deck and ensuite • Coldwater River is close by • Riverside Mobile Home Park
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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
.76 acre riverfront building lot. The location is second to none. 260+ feet of river frontage. Quiet cul-de-sac, bring your building ideas!! M3780 $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 Enjoy the outdoors at Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Only 15 minutes from Merritt. Build your dream home on 1.1 acres. M378 9 $190,000 .76 acre riverfront building lot. Location is second to none w/ 260+ feet of river frontage. Quiet cul-de-sac, bring your blding ideas. M3780 $199,000 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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(NC)—New vehicle buyers are discovering an increasing number of advanced engine technologies to choose from, while existing owners are opting to keep their vehicles on the road longer. In fact, a recent report from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants shows a 20% increase over the past five years in the number of vehicles on the road that are 16 years or older. Whether you’re looking to protect your new investment, or prolong your old one, mechanics suggest the key is getting back to the basics. Nine out of 10 Canadian mechanics surveyed by Leger Marketing report the top mistake they see vehicle owners make is only bringing in their vehicle for servicing once a problem arises. To prevent costly
breakdowns, keep up with your maintenance schedule. Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual for the recommended oil change intervals based on the conditions under which you typically drive, such as “normal” or “severe service.” Replace your oil filter with every oil change, and use a high-quality motor oil that meets the specifications recommended by your vehicle’s manufacturer to help your engine get the protection it needs. To keep vehicles running better for the long haul, engine health is important as well. You can help optimize performance, lower emissions and obtain better fuel economy by using a high-quality gasoline which protects critical engine parts from the build-up of “gunk”-- carbon deposits which have a porous surface
and act as a sponge, absorbing and trapping gasoline on intake valves, and impairing the flow of gasoline through fuel injectors. The same Leger survey found that 87% of mechanics agree there’s a difference between high quality and low quality fuels, with 85% responding that they believe that the top benefit of using a high quality gasoline is optimized engine performance. “Consumers are increasingly focused on protecting and maintaining their vehicles and should be more conscious about the quality of the products they put into them,” says Jim Macias, a fuels Technology Manager at Shell. “With 20% more cleaning agents than before, New Shell Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines protect intake valves and fuel injec-
tors from performance-robbing gunk in both conventional and modern engines.” In addition to engine oil, 84% of mechanics say that vehicle owners can extend the life of their vehicle’s engine by simply monitoring the other lubricants and fluids in their engine regularly. Check the owner’s manual to find information about where fluids are contained, exactly how to check them, the type your vehicle uses and how much should be in each reservoir. If you see drops of fluid under your vehicle, you should be able to identify them by color or consistency. A few small drops are probably not a cause for concern, but if you notice small puddles, be sure to consult your mechanic.
(NC)—The sun is shining, the car is packed and the kids have their seat belts buckled. But is your car ready for an epic summer road trip? 1. Schedule a full service check-up before you hit the road, don’t wait until something goes wrong. 2. Chart your route. Thanks to smartphone apps, like the Shell Motorist app, calculating your route and even estimating the fuel cost of your journey is easy -- it might even help you avoid being stranded with the gas gauge on “E”. 3. Keep vehicle fluids topped-up. Just as you would never run a marathon without hydrating, your vehicle should not be taken on a road trip without the proper amount of engine oil, transmission and brake fluid, coolants, and windshield washing fluids as recommended by your vehicle manufacturer
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Strengthen your core, prevent back pain C. Inhale as you relax your abs to slowly return your legs to their original position. Do two sets of 15 reps. Move 2: Oblique Twist Works: Obliques (the diagonal muscles
DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN It is well documented now that having strong trunk, or “core,” muscles is one way to help prevent back pain from arising. This is because the stronger the muscles are around the front and sides of your midsection, the more support your lower back has. I have borrowed a few diagrams and the related text from a previous article titled “Three moves to scuplt your waist” in the “Best Health” section of www.sympatico.ca. Try to do these a few times a week to help your back remain as healthy as it can be!
Move 1: Reverse Crunch Works: lower and some upper abdominals A. Lie face up on a mat or carpet with your knees bent. Raise one leg at a time, straightening each leg as much as you can, so that the soles of your feet face the ceiling. Raise your head from the floor, placing your palms behind your head to provide support for your neck. B. As you exhale, contract your abs to pull your legs about 30 degrees toward your head. Remember: Use your abs, not your leg muscles, when doing this exercise.
that run along the sides of your waist) A. Lie face up with your knees bent and heels on the floor. Place your left ankle across your right knee and your left hand, palm up, on the floor perpendicular to your body. Place your right palm behind your head to provide neck support. B. Exhale as you raise your upper body, bringing your right shoulder toward your left knee. C. Pause briefly, then
inhale as you slowly lower your upper body to the mat. Your right hand should not pull your head forward, but simply support it. Switch sides. Do two sets of 15 reps (includes both sides).
Move 3: Crunch Works: Upper abdominals A. Lie face up with your knees bent and
the index fingers and thumbs of each hand touching. (Don’t interlock your fingers or pull on your head, which can result in strained neck muscles; the effort should come from your abs, not your arms). Throughout this exercise, keep your lower back pressed into the floor and avoid bouncing or jerking movements. B. Exhale as you curl your upper body toward your thighs about 30 degrees. C. Pause briefly, then inhale as you slowly lower yourself. Do two sets of 15 reps each.
her children. Hudson recently ended up in the hospital ER after drinking the contents of two bottles of children’s medications. “I thought he was in bed,” says his mother. “But, he had dragged a stool over to the bathroom counter, climbed up and reached the family medicine bin, and then opened two child-resistant medicine bottles and drank them. Until the doctors told me he was fine, every worst-case scenario went through my mind.” Each year an estimated seven children under 14 die and close to 1,700 end up in the hospital with serious inju-
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BARRIE OGDEN BARRIE’S BANTER Well, folks, it’s me again – at least for a couple of weeks. It’s amazing being able to step away from the computer to just enjoy life but, fortunately, it didn’t stop me from paying attention to community events that were happening. Not long ago, the Heinrichs family held a reunion at the Logan Lake Seniors Centre. And, it was totally by accident that I had the opportunity to connect with this amazing group of people. What was incredible was, had some of the men not been wearing Regina Roughrider t-shirts, I might never have started a conversation but I’m certainly glad I did because I found some unusual connections with family members who had come from Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and BC. These folks had only nice things to say about Logan Lake, its residents and its businesses including compliments about the friendliness of people and how neat and tidy the community is. And, there were extra special thanks directed to Highland Valley Foods whose staff made it possible for the Heinrichs to come in well before the store officially opened on Saturday to pick up the breakfast fixings they had purchased the night before. So take a bow, folks, for showing visitors what
an attractive, hospitable community Logan Lake really is. Logan Lakers again showed their stuff when two professors from the University of Waterloo and the University of Winnipeg spent five days in the community as part of a research project exploring the development/ implementation of mining sustainability policies and the ability of a community to diversify its economy away from resource extraction. Then, last week, Logan Lake welcomed Rea Smith and Tricia McCarthy who were in town as Communities in Bloom judges. The weather cooperated and, only time will tell, about how well we did in our second year with the program. Now folks, get out your calendars because this town is truly going to be happenin’ when the District rolls out its Logan Lake Day celebrations on Sunday, Aug. 5. Always an extraordinary community event, this year will surpass any previous summer celebration. With the exception of food concessions, everything will be absolutely free and what a great opportunity to invite family and friends from out-of-town to come and join us. The day
will begin with an Opening Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. followed by an outdoor community Church Service at 10 a.m. at the Lakeview Plaza Amphitheatre. Among the activities planned for the rest of the day will be Logan Lake’s 2nd Annual Show and Shine in Maggs Park, Hot Air Balloon Rides, horse-pulled buggy rides, an expanded Open Market, Clowns and Face Painting, and a Make and Take Craft tent. The early evening will see an amazing selection of family activities including a 6 p.m. family-friendly indoor movie at the Rec Centre. At 7 p.m., in the heart of the Lakeview Plaza, there’ll be a repeat of last year’s popular Climbing Wall, followed at 8 p.m. by the Logan Lake Business Association’s 3rd annual Dance Under the Stars with D.J. Tammy Unrau “dishing up” lively music for dancers of all ages. And, then the day will conclude with a movie at 10 p.m. at the Rec Centre for those who are more mature. Special thanks go out to Logan Lake Day sponsors: the District of Logan Lake, Kelly’s Kustom Pinstriping, and Highland Valley Copper.
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Can A Bathroom Remodel Increase Your Home’s Value? When you are planning to sell your home, a bathroom remodel may be one of the best places to increase your home’s value. Depending on the existing condition as well as the style and age of your home, here are a few things to consider before tearing out that sink! It could be a black toilet or avocado tiles, but if your answer to this is yes, then a bathroom remodel can really make a difference. Prospective buyers will look at this space as a liability rather than a feature, and this can decrease the value of your home. It may also scare away buyers who are looking for a home that is in move-in condition. The trick is to keep the remodel modern, but timeless. The white toilet will likely always be in style, and tiles made of natural or neutral materials will keep the space fresh.
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GO DANA! (Left) Family and friends of Dana Cooke gathered at the rodeo grounds in Collettville on Monday of this week to film a good luck video that has been sent to Cooke in London. Ian Webster/Herald (Above) Cooke and Riddle Master at the Olympic stabling facilities at Greenwich Park in London. Photo submitted
Good luck Dana, Rebecca and Riddle Master! Local equestrian prepares to take part in 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England By Ian Webster THE HERALD
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On the eve of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England, with the Opening Ceremonies scheduled for Friday night, can one even begin to imagine the incredible feeling of anticipation and excitement that is coursing through the veins of Merritt’s Dana Cooke? After all, the Summer Olympics is the greatest, the most grandiose sporting spectacle in the world. Two weeks of unmatched drama, and scintillating performances by the best athletes the world has to offer. Cooke, 25, is in London as a member of the Canadian eques-
trian team. More specifically, she is the groom for three-day event rider Rebecca Howard from Salmon Arm and her horse Riddle Master. Cooke’s duties and responsibilities are immense. It is her job to make sure that Riddle Master, an 11-year-old Canadian sport horse gelding, is ready and in peak condition for the grueling three days of horse-and-rider competition that includes dressage, cross-country and two rounds of stadium jumping. Cooke and Howard are neither strangers nor newcomers as a team. Both Canadians have been working for the past several years at The Fork Stables in Norwood,
North Carolina as equestrian director and assistant director respectively. The B.C. twosome were also together at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico last October where Canada won the silver medal in team eventing and Howard was the second best Canadian with a sixth place finish overall. For Cooke and Howard, the six week period since the Canadian Olympic eventing team was officially announced in late June has been incredibly intense. It began with a one week ‘Camp Canada’ in Middleburg, Virginia, from July 3 -8. The Canadian eventing team then moved
to England on July 9 to continue their preparations for the Games and acclimatize to the British weather and terrain. The team based itself at Maizey Manor in Marlborough. Just days ago - July 23 to be exact - the Canadian team moved into London. Riddle Master and the rest of the horses are being stabled right on the grounds of historic Greenwich Park, site of the official three-day event competition. The riders, grooms and other support personnel are not staying at the Olympic Athletes Village. Instead, they are being housed in hotels just minutes away from Greenwich Park, yet still (Left) Salmon Arm’s Rebecca Howard takes her mount, Riddle Master, over a practise jump during training for the show jumping phase of threeday eventing. (Right) Howard and Riddle Master are joined by groom Dana Cooke from Merritt. The threesome are in London, England for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Competition in three-day eventing runs from July 28 - 31. Photos submitted
within the ‘secured zone’. “That allows them to move freely without having to go through security checks every time,” explained Cooke’s mom, Marcia Cooper, who is in contact daily with her daughter via Facebook. According to Cooper, as of Wednesday of this week, it was very uncertain whether all or any of the Canadian eventing team would be attending the Opening Ceremonies on Friday night. That’s because competition for the eventers actually begins the very next day. Dressage competition runs for two days – Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29. It is the precision phase of eventing, and showcases the
harmony between horse and rider as they complete a prescribed test involving numerous gaits and transitions. The cross-country phase, slated for Monday, July 30, is the ultimate test of the horse and rider’s fitness and endurance. They are challenged by a course several kilometres in length that includes a multitude of immense jumps and obstacles, several of which involve water. The final phase – stadium or show jumping – is a measure of both the horse and rider’s athleticism as well as a race against the clock. It is scheduled for Tuesday, July 31. In addition to Howard, other Canadian
three-day event team members are Hawley Bennett-Awad and Shandiss Wewiora (both also from B.C.) and Peter Barry, Michele Mueller and Jessica Phoenix (all from Ontario). Cooper states that the Canadian three-day event team in London is very much a medal contender at the 2012 Olympics. “It looks very promising,” she says. “Three of the riders – Rebecca, Jessica and Hawley – were at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky in 2010 and won the team silver medal. Those three were also members of the Canadian team that won silver at the 2011 Pan Am Games in Mexico.”
TELEVISION COVERAGE Trying to catch Dana, Rebecca, Riddle Master and the rest of the Canadian three-day event team on television will be a challenge. Check CTV, TSN and OLN networks regularly throughout each broadcast day. You might have better luck searching for live feeds via the
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Merritt athletes have a blast at B.C. Summer Games The five Merritt athletes who represented Zone 2 (ThompsonOkanagan) at the 2012 B.C. Summer Games in Surrey this past week did extremely well in their respective sports. David Colter-Jones, Dalton Jury, Nathan Tom and Dallas Lindley were all members of the Zone 2 team that won the silver medal in boys’ softball at Cloverdale Athletic Park, while 12-year-old Parker Finch, the youngest participant in his event, finished a very commendable fourth in the boys’ one metre diving competition at the South Surrey Aquatic Centre. The silver medal didn’t come easy for the lads representing the Thompson-Okanagan zone in softball. After all of Friday’s scheduled games were cancelled due to heavy rain, Day 2’s competition became all important in the quest to make the medal games on Sunday. In its first outing on Saturday
morning, the Zone 2 team lost to Zone 8 (Cariboo-North East) 13-6. The squad rebounded, however, to defeat Zone 6 (Vancouver IslandCentral Coast) 8-1 in the afternoon, giving them a 1-1 record in their two preliminary games. By the narrowest of margins, Zone 2 was awarded fourth place after the prelims, and an opportunity to play in one of two semifinals Saturday night. In their semifinal, Zone 2 went up against number-one-ranked Zone 8 again and, to everyone’s surprise, beat them 10-7. “It was a real exciting game,” stated Cliff Colter, David’s grandfather and the head coach of the local peewee boys’ softball team that David, Dalton, Nathan and Dallas play on. “A real seesaw battle from beginning to end.” In the gold medal game on Sunday morning, an emotionally drained Zone 2 side proved to be no match for the host Zone 3 team from Surrey, losing 7-0.
Nevertheless, everyone in attendance was proud of the way the boys from the Interior had played, and carried themselves throughout the Summer Games. Speaking on behalf of all four Merritt ballplayers, fourteen-yearold Colter-Jones said that the Games were “lots of fun, and a really worthwhile experience. I don’t think any of us would hesitate to go again.” One athlete in attendance at this year’s Summer Games who will definitely be eligible to participate again in two year’s time is Finch, a young, up-and-coming diver who is showing a ton of promise in just his second year in the sport. Finch hit five of his six dives solidly from the one-metre springboard to score 144.95 points, good for fourth place. In total, over 2,800 young athletes attended this year’s B.C. Summer Games and competed in 20 different sports.
(Above) The Zone 2 boys’ softball team pose with their B.C. Summer Games silver medals. Back row, directly in front of the three flags are Merritt’s representatives on the team: (left to right) Dalton Jury, David Colter-Jones, Dallas Lindley and Nathan Tom. (Below) The Zone 2 diving team of (left to right) Parker Finch (Merritt), Emilie Gysel (Kamloops), asst. coach Ashley Gerbrandt (Kamloops) and Christina Unger (Kelowna). Photos submitted and courtesy of B.C. Summer Games
A trio of Otters provincially ranked g soon. Comin s out! is Don’t m The 4th annual Merritt Hockey School, scheduled for August 17-19 and 20-25 at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, promises to be the biggest and best one yet! This year’s MHS will be run by Merritt Centennials’ coaches Luke Pierce and Joe Martin. They have taken over the highly-successful program from its founder, former Cents’ player Nick Kang. “We hope to build on what Nick started,” stated Martin who has plenty of his own experience with hockey schools. He is currently in Whitehorse, Yukon running a school there for youngsters of all ages. “The main school will run from August 20-25,” explained Martin, “and will be for players 6-14 years of age.” According to Martin, week-long campers will be divided into three groups: ages 6-8, 9-11 and 12-14. “Each participant will get two ice times each day, off-ice skill sessions, games and conditioning, and swimming at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre,” says Martin. “Everyone will also get an official camp jersey, a certificate of participation and a camp
report card.” Martin and Pierce wil be assisted in their coaching by both former and current Centennials such as Brent Fletcher and Merritt’s own Payton Schaefer. Back heading up the goaltending instruction will be Richie Kohorst from Kamloops. Prior to the main camp for the youngsters, Merritt Hockey School will be running a Junior Prep Conditioning Camp from August 17-19. The Junior/Prep School will be geared towards players 15 years and older aspiring to play midget rep, major midget, Junior B or Junior A hockey this coming season. Sessions will be high tempo with practices and off-ice workouts during the day and scrimmages every evening. In addition to Pierce and Martin, instruction will also be provided by the likes of Dale Hladun, head coach of the KIJHL’s Princeton Posse. For complete details on this year’s Merritt Hockey School, go to the Merritt Centennials’ website and click on the MHS link on the right hand side of the main page, or contact Brian Barrett at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena (250-378-4832).
No fewer than three members of this year’s Otters Swim Club are ranked in the top-10 provincially. Leading the way for the Otters is 14-year-old Taylor Carmichael with a total of six top-10 placings in Division 5 girls including the number one time in the province in the 100m butterfly event. Her leading time of 1:11.40 is less than three seconds off the BCSSA record of 1:08.54 set by Kelly Pickhall of the Burnaby ‘Cudas in 2011. Carmichael’s other top-10 rankings are in the 50m butterfly (2nd), 200m individual medley (5th), 50m freestyle (6th), 100m backstroke (6th), and 100m freestyle (8th). Nipping at Carmichael’s heels in terms of the number of provincial top-10 rankings is teammate Bianca Cavaliere. The talented eight-year-old is ranked in five Division 1 girls’ events all-told: 100m freestyle (2nd), 50m freestyle (3rd), 50m butterfly (4th), 100m individual medley (6th) and 50m backstroke (8th). Cavaliere has virtually re-written the Otters’ record books in Division 1, as she has set the new standard in every event except the 50m breaststroke. Joining Carmichael and Cavaliere in the provincial rankings, as of this past weekend, is fellow Otter Cassie O’Flaherty. The 11-year-old Division 3 swimmer slipped into the 10th position in the 50m breaststroke event thanks to a new personal best of 42.29 seconds at the Salmon Arm Sockeyes Swim Meet. The Sockeyes’ competition saw a number of other great performances by Merritt swimmers. Reese Paterson won the Division 2 consolation final in both the 50m butterfly and 50m backstroke events. Similarly, Dylan Carmichael won both consolation finals in the Division 3 boys’ 50m breaststroke and 100m freestyle competitions. Taylor Carmichael tuned up for Regionals with a pair of firsts in her specialty, the 100m fly, and in the 50m free, as well as two seconds in 100m free and the 50 fly. Cavaliere kept pace with her older
TRIPLE THREAT Three Merritt Otters swimmers are ranked in the top 10 provincially. (Above, left to right) Taylor Carmichael (Div. 5) and Bianca Cavaliere (Div. 1). (Right) Cassie O’Flaherty (Div. 3). Ian Webster/Herald
clubmate, winning once in the 50m free and picking up three seconds (100m free, 50m back, 50m fly) and a third (50m breaststroke). Cavaliere’s five top-3 finishes earned her the silver aggregate medal in her division. Merritt relay teams also did well on the weekend in Salmon Arm with the boys’ Division 5 team (Carmichael, Tyrel Narciso, Rahul Chhabra, Brennan O’Flaherty) placing first, and the girls’ Division 1 squad (Cavaliere, Diya Chhabra, Riya Chhabra, Avery Warren) coming in third. The strong individual and relay team showing helped the Otters finish fifth overall, a tremendous showing given the size of the club compared to larger teams from centres like Kelowna, Kamloops, Vernon, Penticton and host Salmon Arm. Otters’ swimmers, under the guidance of coaches Julia Dutove and Gia Bogetti, have their sights clearly set on Regionals in Kamloops in ten days time.
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Besides the work of MK, there will be pieces from her private collection and will feature a few of her local friends and supporters of the arts. Other works will feature: Jean Kiegerl, Shirley Sauviat, Sylvia Boyd, Phillip Woolgar and American artist friends, such as Paul Chalk, Gerald Condon, Dave Bartholet, Marcia Spahr and Rita S. Welch. The show runs from this Friday through August 25. 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: Saturday, July 28, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Sunday, July 29, 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. ANGEL’S ANIMAL RESCUE FUNDRAISING
DINNER AND DANCE “Chili Dog Boogie” featuring entertainment by ‘The HooDoos’ on Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Lower Nicola Hall. Door Prizes, 50/50 draw, Cash Bar, Custom T-shirt Art and much more. Tickets are available at Merritt Veterinary Hospital, Nicola Valley Veterinary Clinic and Purity Feeds. Must be at least 19 years old. For more information 250-315-2495 or 250315-0167. WOMEN IN BUSINESS Every second Wednesday, 5:30 7:30 p.m., “Merritt’s Women in Business”, an informal network for entrepreneurial-minded women, meet at the Merritt Desert Inn. Aug. 8, Energy Plan and Miracle Question - find your balance in work and life with Life Skills Coach Kerstin Auer. RSVP by emailing Robyn at robyn@ rbrandproductions.ca BIKERS AND HIKERS The Merritt Mountain Bike Association is looking for members. Joining the MMBA gives you a voice in the local riding
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Thursdays 7 p.m. at C.M.S. Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530 Drop-In Volleyball Mondays - 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212 Food Bank Bingo Fridays - Elks Hall - 5:30 p.m. Guides Mondays - 5:30 -7 p.m. 250-378-4768 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays, 6 - and 8 p.m. Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917 Lions’ Bingo Mondays - 5:30 p.m. - Elks Hall Fridays - 5 p.m. - Elks Hall Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays - 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave - 250-280-4040 Lower Nicola Band Bingo Saturdays - Elks Hall - 5 p.m. Lower Nicola Community Hall Card Games - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7 p.m. - Starting Oct. 25 Call 250-378-9545 or 378-4732 Lower Nicola Society First Monday - 7 - 8 p.m. at the Lower Nicola Hall Masonic Lodge Members Fourth Monday - 7:30 p.m. 2065 Quilchena Ave. Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ 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.
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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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January 10th, 1928 ~ July 16th, 2012 Swaran Kaur Singh Ghag passed away at the age of 84. She was born in India, and immigrated to Kamloops with her family in 1958. Swaran is predeceased by her husband Piara, eldest son Rajinder and grandson Ricky. She leaves to mourn her children Bonnie, Paula, Gord, Simby and Sutty, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She will be missed by all her family and friends. Mrs. G’s family expresses their heartfelt appreciation to the wonderful staff at Ponderosa for the excellent care she received during her stay there. A special thank you to her main caregivers Heather, Linda and Shiela. A Celebration of her life will be held in her honor at Kamloops Funeral Home on July 28th at 10:00 a.m. There will be no viewing as per Swaran Kaur’s request. In lieu of Áowers and gifts, please donate to the Sikh Culture Society on 700 Cambridge Crescent, Kamloops, BC V2B 5B6
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Bill (late of Merritt, B.C.) born on May 19, 1942 in Toronto, Ontario passed away on July 15, 2012 at Vancouver General Hospital. Bill leaves behind to mourn his passing, his loving wife Dorothy (Dot) Coburn, two daughters Christine Richard of West Kelowna and Jennifer Coburn of Grande Prairie, Alberta, and his son Bill Coburn of Airdrie, Alberta, as well as seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He also leaves behind one sister Katie and one brother Howard both of Toronto, Ontario, one niece and nephew, and two great nieces. Bill was predeceased by both his parents. Bill was an avid model railroader and Àsherman, loved camping and quading with friends and was active with the seniors. Bill will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
DAVID SCOT REID On Saturday, July 21, 2012, David Scot Reid passed away suddenly with his wife, Kelly Reid, and his two sons, Ryan Reid (Jenny) and Joel Reid, at his side. Dave was born in 1960 and raised in Merritt, BC by his parents, William and Lois (Anthony) Reid. A gifted athlete all his life, Dave’s sports of choice were hockey and rugby, which he played alongside his sons later in life, something that brought him particular joy. A natural leader, Dave coached many teams, including the Shaw Cable teams that he devoted himself to for 33 years. Dave also refereed numerous hard-fought rugby matches with the same balance of passion, fairness and good sense that guided his life. Dave was a leader in his personal life as well. He was a generous, kind and loving partner to his wife of 33 years and an exemplary role model to his sons, his nephews, Jim and Robert Craig, and his nieces, Megan Couves (Noel), Kristen Reid, Courtney and Haley Reynoldson, and Lauren and Robin Sutherland, but there was a special corner of his heart reserved for Frances Caroline, his beloved granddaughter. He was a brother and friend to Bob Reid (Marilyn), Leslie Reynoldson (Jack ) Katherine Sutherland (John), and Patty Cornborough (Doug). Dave’s love for his family and friends was unreserved, matched only by his love for beautiful food prepared for the people he loved and paired with the Ànest Okanagan wines. A celebration honoring Dave’s love of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2012 in Merritt, BC at the Civic Center. All rugby enthusiasts are warmly encouraged to wear rugby shirts to the service. In recognition of Dave’s love of coaching, donations may be made in Dave’s honour to Right to Play at the following link: http://righttoplay.akaraisin.com/ RacingForRightToPlay/b651200b2ffe41d6987d5b62df27c3b3
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VICTOR DANIEL CHARLIE July 22, 1993 - July 20, 2012
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Victor Charlie at the age of 18. Loving son, grandson, brother, uncle, friend and boyfriend. The funeral service with be held at the Merritt Rodeo grounds on Friday, July 27, 2012 at 10:00 am. Feast will be held at Shulus Hockey Arena at 2:00 pm.
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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Legal Notices APPLICATION No. 106262 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Application for a Permit under the provisions of the Environmental Management Act We, Gold Mountain Mining Corporation, Suite 1700, 700 West Pender Street, Vancouver B.C. V6C 1G8, intend to submit this application to the Director to authorize the discharge of efuent from a mine site. The source of discharge is precipitation, snow melt, surface runoff and ground water from open pit, waste rock storage areas and underground workings. The land upon which the mine site is situated and the discharge will occur is located 2 km south of Highway 97C at the Elkhart Road Exit, approximately 56 km east of Merritt (District lot 6315, Mining lease 308695, Kamloops Division of Yale District BCGS 92H.089). The maximum rate of efuent discharged is 200m3/hr., from various sumps and settlings ponds on the site, and varies seasonally. The efuent characteristics contain less than 300 mg/L sulphate discharged into the receiving waters of Siwash Creek which contains less than 100 mg/L of sulphate which is within the freshwater aquatic guideline of 100 mg/L for sulphate Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed discharge of waste and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Manager, Environmental Protection at 102 Industrial Place, Penticton, BC, V2A 7C8. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record. Dated this 12 day of July, 2012. Contact person: Rob Wilson Telephone No. 1604-558-4653
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