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Merritt gets ready to vote WHERE DO YOU NEED TO GO TO CAST A BALLOT?

General election day is just around the corner. This means if you are an eligible voter, you still have one more chance to cast your vote and make your voice heard. To vote in the Saturday, Sept. 15 civic byelection, you simply need to go to City Hall between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. and show two pieces of identification. Voters will then have the opportunity to select one city council candidate from the six options on the ballot. ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE SEPT. 15 CIVIC ELECTION?

THE COLLECTOR Bob Scafe, left, an avid insulator collector, explains his work to a visitor during his annual Merritt Insulator Show on his property Saturday. Collectors from as far away as New York State attended the show this year to buy, sell, swap and talk about insulators. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

Man attacked with baseball bat on Coldwater Merritt RCMP have responded to several assaults since the start of the month including an incident that left a man bleeding on the sidewalk with a head injury from a baseball bat. Officers were dispatched on Sept. 1 at around 1:30 a.m. after receiving a complaint of the assault that occurred on Coldwater Avenue. “Police located a male lying

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Crimestoppers at 1-800-222TIPS. Police also responded to a second report of an assault on Sept. 1 at the Cabin Lake Forestry Site. White said a Good Samaritan intervened in a domestic dispute between an Alberta couple and transported the victim — a 40-year-old woman with non-life threatening injuries — to the

Merritt RCMP Detachment. Police arrested 47-year-old Ocean Steele, who was formally charged with assault causing bodily harm and brought before a Justice of the Peace. “Mr. Steele was released from custody with several conditions placed on his behaviour and will appear in court in early October 2012,” said White. “Alcohol was a factor in this investigation.”

You can vote if you are a Canadian citizen, if you are 18 years of age or older as of Sept. 15, if you have lived in B.C. for at least six months, if you have lived in Merritt for at least 30 days and if you are not disqualified by law from voting. It does not matter whether you rent or own your home. If you own property in Merritt, but live somewhere else in B.C., you can also vote in Merritt elections. Nonresident property electors can vote only once, regardless of the number of properties they own. If there is more than one registered owner of a property, only one of the owners may, with the written consent of the majority of the other owners, register as a non-resident property elector. Landed immigrants who are not yet Canadian citizens are not permitted to vote in civic elections. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

To vote in Saturday’s civic byelection, you simply need to go to City Hall between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. and show two pieces of identification — at least one with your signature and one with your address — to the registration clerk. Your name will be recorded and you can cast your ballot.

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Back by popular demand, Merritt’s second annual Health and Wellness Fair will take place this Saturday in the Baillie House garden from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring organic food samples, yoga demonstrations and free mini energy healings, the fair will give locals the opportunity to explore wellness options available in Merritt. Over 250 people attended the event last year and organizer Maryann Bowles said locals began asking quite early if there would be another one. “They enjoyed being exposed to things they didn’t know were around last year and there was a really friendly atmosphere,” she said. Twenty-six businesses and individuals offering health and wellness related services had booths in last year’s fair. For Saturday’s event, the booth count is already up to 30, featuring Footprints Harvest Organic Produce, the Good Earth Company, Pharmasave, a representative from the

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BAIRD, BAIRD, BOB BOB Saturday’s Health and Wellness Fair at the Baillie House will once again allow residents to explore the wellness options available in Merritt. Gale Anne Simpson offered tarot card readings at last year’s fair. Jade Swartzberg/Herald

BC Gambling Program and Merritt’s new acupuncturist Hong Chung among others. The Baillie House will be selling organic herbs and teas and will be providing a healthy lunch for $5 prepared by Hiro Yasuda. “Lunch will be on a first come first serve basis,” said Sandy Curnow, Baillie House manager. Curnow said the fair

attracted a lot of drive-by traffic last year, and added that organizers are hoping the byelection and Nicola Valley Farmers’ Market will help to attract guests as well. “The [health and wellness fair] is a great place to drop in after voting and visiting the market,” said Bowles. “The Baillie House is such a perfect place for the wellness fair and the annual sale is on too.”

The Health and Wellness Fair is free to the public and will include door prizes, free samples and demonstrations, and tarot card readings for a small price. “It’s an incredible celebration for mind, body and spirit,” said Mischelle Pierce, who featured her Riverwinde retreats and workshops last year. “It’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded people.”

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COUNCIL CANDIDATES MERRITT VOTES 2012 BOB BAIRD For COUNCIL My message to the voters participating in this byelection, is quite straight forward. I need their support in order to put my experience to work for Merritt. I have enjoyed the oppor-

NADIA CLARKE For COUNCIL When I was elected to city council in 2005, it was and still is my personal mission to help make Merritt a healthy place to live. That being said, it is my very personal

HARVEY KEYS For COUNCIL

Harvey Keys, wood construction worker and small business owner, campaigned to rid Merritt of all crack houses by putting flyers up showing all the addresses, most of which were located

tunity to contribute to previous council decisions and share in the team vision for Merritt’s future. As a member of the Board of Governors of Thompson Rivers University, formerly UCC, for six years, I had an enormous opportunity to interface with many very wise colleagues. I learned to view Merritt from others’ perspectives. Broadening my horizons was an invaluable exercise. My wish now, is to contribute to my com-

munity in the role of city councillor with the continued confidence of the voters. We need jobs, we need people and we need industry. Let’s work on this task together. We will succeed in moving Merritt forward. I am confident, and I believe the people of Merritt are also. If we diligently work with senior governments, First Nations, and others seeking similar progressive goals, we are bound to succeed.

concern that our taxes are too high for our residents. I would like to continue advocating for reasonable spending without losing services. It has been a pleasure being on council in the past and I believe we worked well together. I feel we need to strive to be a balanced municipal government in hopes to be a successful governing body. As with almost every community

in this province, we have similar issues. I believe in working towards economic stability, working to improve our poor air quality, working with our high-risk youth, dealing with homelessness and poverty, and dealing with the impacts that drugs and alcohol have on our community. It is my ambition to work towards Merritt being a prosperous and healthy place to live for our community’s sake.

very close to our schools. He brought attention to the current problems with the completed Main Street dog park where the gates would close and the dogs could get out and chase people on the walking and bike path. He wants to get people to know where the dog park is and make make sure a fountain is installed before winter for the dogs to drink from. He wants to be the counselor who will ruffle some feathers. Currently some

of the concerns are investigating the reasons behind Merritt’s high cost of property taxes, trying to get nightly foot patrols in the downtowns sectors, pushing for the BC Hydro project to complete to bring more big businesses to town, and developing a youth committee. Also, to create more use of the hospital we have here in Merritt for the senior citizens. Everyone is welcome to come into Vision Quest to talk about Harvey’s views and opinions.

KURT CHRISTOPHERSON For COUNCIL In deciding to run for city council I looked at why Merritt is important to me. I’ve lived here for 40 years, taught in the schools, and my wife and I raised our children here. Living in a small

NOREEN CROSS For COUNCIL I am Noreen Cross and here is why you should vote for me in the upcoming byelection: You want someone with relevant and dynamic business experience:

JACK POLMANS For COUNCIL I moved with my family from Holland in 1952. Mavis & I were married in 1964 and moved to 100 Mile House and Delta, where we raised our family. In 2005, after working in the auto-

community is a lifestyle choice. People like the less-harried pace of life, the friendly service, a sense of belonging. They like the community spirit and events such as Country Christmas and the Fall Fair. People like being close to the rural life and all the activities available. People also want the amenities larger centres offer – shopping, entertainment, health services, sporting facilities and arts and culture activities. And they know that

to have these things a community must work together, support what we have, get involved and have a vision for the future. Merritt has the potential to be the envy of many communities. I believe it is the role of council to listen to the community, to evaluate possibilities, and to help make good things happen. I believe it is also important to be wise stewards of our tax dollars, to make the difficult decisions, and to know when to say “No.”

I have owned my own business, volunteered as treasurer for many organizations, lobbied government for support and have a strong background in business and personal finance with 30 years’ experience. You want someone who cares about this community: I believe in this city, and want to see it flourish. I actively support local businesses and community groups. I support the arts and sports and want to see these areas

grow and prosper. You want a responsible city government: I will bring strong financial understanding and a fresh perspective to council. I keep my promises, am well informed, read all information that is presented to me, listen and learn from my peers. I am impartial and fair in my decisions. I believe that I can be a fresh addition to the present council. Please vote for me in the upcoming byelection and give your support to a new face.

motive industry as a parts manager, we moved back to Merritt to retire. We have been involved with the Nicola Valley Museum as directors, and volunteering where we could at other events. I ran for city council unsuccessfully in 2008 and 2011. I was appointed to six city committees after the 2008 election: City Centre Board, Façade, ATV Taskforce, Spirit of BC, Olympic Taskforce, and Signage. During the time I

have served on these committees, I have gained great insight into the day to day challenges that face us. My concerns in Merritt are: Street conditions; grants; need for a better Emergency Contingency Fund; Collettville not getting a fair share of improvements; purchase of Crown benchland. With my experience I believe I can make the right decisions and I am asking for your support on Sept. 15.

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• Fly-in attracts nearly 40 planes Nearly 40 pilots landed at the Merritt Airport on Sept. 2 for the Merritt Flying Club’s fourth pancake breakfast and fly-in, and volunteers served up over 80 breakfasts to hungry visitors.

• Liberals may have influenced access dispute fund vote Political maneuvering caused the B.C. Wildlife Federation to put off creating a fund to fight the Douglas Lake Cattle Co.’s claim to Pennask Lake Road, says Fraser-Nicola NDP MLA Harry Lali.

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Police seize cocaine after citizens’ complaint X VOTE • On Aug. 30, at approximately 2 a.m., Merritt RCMP checked a vehicle parked in the parking lot of a local licenced establishment. Officers found the driver, a 32-year-old woman from Kelowna, had been drinking as well as smoking marijuana. The woman was arrested for possession of marijuana and later released with a warning about possessing marijuana and the dangers of being behind the wheel of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The woman elected to call a taxi and spend the night at a local motel. A search of her vehicle resulted in the seizure of a small quantity of marijuana. This is a great example of proactive preventative policing that helps ensure the safety of all those that live in our community, said Staff Sgt. Sheila White. • On Aug. 31, Merritt RCMP responded to a complaint of mischief to vehicle on the 1600 block of Armstrong Street. The complainant reported that someone had poured

paint on the windshield of the truck. There was extensive damage to the vehicle. If anyone has any information, they are asked to call the Merritt Detachment or Crimestoppers. • On Aug. 31, at approximately 10 p.m., Merritt RCMP responded to a break and enter in the 1700 block of Quilchena Avenue. The homeowner advised that a bicycle had been left and that the front window near the door was smashed. Further investigation revealed that both the front and back door were open. No one was located inside the residence. Items stolen included alcohol, money and jewelry. Forensic evidence left at the scene was examined by Kamloops Forensic Identification Section. This examination resulted in identifying the suspect as local 25-year-old Dustin Gray. Gray was arrested and subsequently charged with Break and Enter with Intent and Breach of Probation. Gray has been remanded into custody until Sept. 25 where he will again appear in court.

• On Aug. 31 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Merritt RCMP responded to a report of a fight at a local licenced establishment. Investigation revealed that an intoxicated male refused to leave the establishment and assaulted another man when he repeatedly tried to re-enter. Police arrested a local 49-yearold man. The man was lodged in cells due to his level of his drunkenness. • On Sept. 3, Merritt RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter in the 1700 block of Pine Street. Someone had broken into a shed and several tools were missing. The break and enter likely occurred between Aug. 13 and 17. If anyone has any information, they are asked to call the Merritt Detachment or Crimestoppers. • On Sept. 5, at approximately 1 a.m., a citizen reported a suspicious male in the 2200 block of Merritt Avenue. The male was wearing a black baseball hat with dark jeans and dark shoes. A short time later, police located a male hiding under a truck in a carport in the 1900 block of Second Avenue.

Local 25-year-old-man Lorne Dunn was arrested for trespass at night and breach of probation. Dunn told police that he had just been released from jail that day and had nowhere to live. Dunn was held in custody where he appeared before a Provincial Court Judge and accepted responsibility for his actions and pled guilty. He received a 90-day jail sentence and a one-year probation. • On Sept. 4, 2012 at approximately 7 p.m., a concerned citizen flagged down an officer and reported that they had just observed a drug deal in progress on Quilchena Avenue. The citizen gave a description of a suspect vehicle, and police stopped the vehicle and detained the driver. Subsequent investigation resulted in the seizure of a small amount of cocaine. The investigation is continuing. Police are asking citizens to be vigilant and to report suspicious behavior/activity. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Merritt RCMP at 368-4262, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222TIPS.

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pants. “Whoever shows up, I have a book and then they sign in,” she said, noting she’s been involved in the event for the last 10 years. “We’ll have a band there and there will be balloons for the kids.” The motorcycles are scheduled to start at the Aberdeen Inn at 11 a.m., before turning on Juniper Drive, driving through the Bench neighbourhood to Parker Drive, and then down Voght Street to Lindley Creek Road, Hill Street, Government Avenue, Main Street, Coldwater Avenue, Houston Street, Nicola Avenue, back onto Voght and then finally to Rotary Park, Flick said.

The bikes are scheduled to arrive at the park around 12:30 p.m., where people can munch on $3 chili, hot dogs and chili dogs, Flick said, adding that a local band will perform. “It would be a great family outing, to get out and enjoy the bikes and enjoy the music,” Flick said. Those with a motorbike wanting to participate can call Davis at 250-378-4644. Approximately 60 bikers participated last year. Donations can also be made at the food bank from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays or on Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. The Nicola Valley and District Food Bank is located at 2026 Quilchena Ave. The Merritt Stock Car Association also collected toys at their races on Labour Day Weekend.

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HERALD OPINION Will the Liberal chair shuffle precede a sinking ship? Shuffling the deck chairs before the ship goes down? Or shuffling the deck and possibly coming up with a full house in time for the May 14, 2013, provincial election? How you view the shuffling of the B.C. Liberal cabinet last week depends entirely on how you view the fortunes of the beleaguered governing party. If polls are to be believed, most voters would view the B.C. Liberals as a listing ship whose demise into the murky waters of political history is inevitable. This camp could also point to the dizzying number of MLAs — cabinet ministers included — who are jumping ship, deciding now not to go down with the captain next spring. At this point, it would be quicker to list the incumbent Liberal candidates who are seeking re-election. Those who may insist the end is not nigh for the party — and they could very well be limited to the incumbent MLAs and the men and women seeking to replace the outgoing among those incumbents — constantly herald the new blood and point to faulty polling in recent Alberta and Ontario elections to bolster their defence. What is interesting amid the cabinet shuffle is the appointment of what may be the first doctor to the Ministry of Health portfolio. Margaret MacDiarmid writes on her web page that her time as a family doctor in the B.C. Interior and in Vancouver prompted her to run for the MLA seat in Vancouver-Fairview. How MacDiarmid tackles the monster that is health care, coming at it from perspectives as a doctor, a patient and a politician, will be fascinating. Kamloops This Week

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History teaches that every vote does count

JADE SWARTZBERG Merritt HERALD Every vote counts. We’ve heard this phrase and parroted it so many times that it’s lost its punch. But whether or not it still conveys the power of a single vote, the saying is as true as ever. Merrittonians learned the truth of it in

November 2011, when Alastair Murdoch was elected to council by 917 votes and Shelley Sanders, who received 916 votes, was defeated by a single ballot. Because the vote was so close, City of Merritt elections staff did a recount but the electronic voting machine recorded the same numbers and the results stood. “It just goes to show that every vote counts,” said Sanders at the time. (Over 60 per cent of Merritt’s eligible voters chose not to vote at that time. If they thought their vote wasn’t worth it, they

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were wrong.) The Clash of the Talents final vote was equally close and after 286 votes, one person basically handed winner Shaylene Kersey the $1,700 top prize. Talent contests aside, when it comes to electing a government we could talk about the importance of exercising our democratic rights — rights that many have died to protect — but this time, let’s allow the facts to speak for themselves. A glance through history reveals that Merritt’s was not the first election decided by a single vote.

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YOUR OPINION Your vote will RCMP officer did the right thing by impounding vehicle influence the election result Dear Editor:

From Page 6 when the difference was 323 votes out of 1,943,250 (a 0.0166 per cent margin). And, in Ohio, the Lakeview Local Schools passed a tax levy in 2010 by only two votes out of 3,570. An interesting New York Time article published Nov. 19, 1916 provides the sequel to issues that were decided by a one vote. For example, the article describes how Henry Clay cast the deciding vote in the Constitutional Convention, which admitted Kentucky into the Union as a slave state. The author suggests that if Kentucky had entered as a free state, then Missouri might have done the same. “It is conceivable that there might have been no Missouri Compromise, and perhaps even no Civil War,” the article states. One vote in Merritt’s municipal byelection this Saturday will probably not lead to war, but it will elect one candidate to council. Merritt’s sixth councillor will make decisions about how tax dollars are spent, and about the services that affect the everyday lives of Merritt residents. Remember the construction on Granite Ave and Garcia Street? That was a council decision. Remember how the Great Canadian Bike Rally received $10,000 of in-kind City services, or how the Clash of the Talents was funded by $10,000 from the City? Those were council decisions as well. Your vote in the byelection this Saturday will influence the results of an election, and these results will influence your life as a Merrittonian. On the other hand, if you forgo the opportunity to vote, you forgo the right to complain.

I would like to comment on Johanne Larkin’s (concerned mother from Calgary) complaint about how the Merritt officer handled her speeding daughter’s situation.

First of all the officer is only doing his/ her job, 40 kilometres over the speed limit is absolutely ridiculous and thank God they took her off the road. It was the long weekend; I cant imagine how many families were at

risk with her reckless daughter behind the wheel. She’s never got a speeding ticket with those types of driving habits? Only because she just got caught. The officer did the right thing by taking the two

young girls to the bus depot where they were safe. Maybe with this valuable lesson learned they will think twice about dangerous driving. Johanne Larkin if you read this I ask you kindly to sit your daughter and friend

down and watch the Youtube video “I have no words after watching.” It is a safe driving video that all young drivers should have to watch.

Rhonda Sawchuk Merritt, B.C.

Local MLA needs to show, not just tell Dear Editor: Re: Harry Lali’s letter of Sept. 4 By his own admission, Mr. Lali has stated that he has been working on the “ongoing public roads issue” since the 1990s with more emphasis in the last two-and-a-half years. So, in 500 words or less, Mr. Lali has said that he has accomplished nothing. If he had, I am sure he would have stated the results of all of his “countless phone calls, letter writing and emails.” If Mr. Lali is serious about working for his constituents, then he should have gotten

answers from the Ministry of Highways and Transportation in regards to two letters that he has in his “extensive file” prepared by his constituency assistant. The first letter dated Dec. 3, 1974 from Neville Hope, then District Highways Manager, states, “As noted in my reply to Douglas Lake Cattle Co. the old road will remain public,” referring to the Stoney Lake Road. The second letter, dated May 8, 1996, from Douglas Kirk, then District Highways Manager, states “On the matter of the wooden gate located on the Stoney/

Minnie Lake Road ... in the event you would like to have the gate remain, I would ask that you make application to have it remain on a public road under permit. In addition, I would request that the public access not be restricted and that the gate remain unlocked.” A third issue that Mr. Lali could address and at the same time call his Liberal opponents to task is why are Minnie Lake and Stoney Lake Roads on the Ministry of Highways “Road Maintenance Inventory” when the Ministry of Highways has repeatedly stated that they are not ‘pub-

lic’ roads. It is about time that Mr. Lali showed us what he has been doing to solve this problem and not just telling us that he has been “working on our behalf.” I hope he will respond next week with answers to the three issues I have reminded him of. If you would like to have copies of the letters mentioned, contact Mr. Lali’s office, as he has copies of them both and as your MLA, I am sure he will be happy to supply them to you. Harry Little Merritt, B.C.

Wireless meters pose no known health risk Dear Editor: Re: “Smart meters violate last refuge – the home,” Merritt Herald, Sept. 6, 2012 BC Hydro has a responsibility to deliver power to customers all around the province 24 hours a day, every of the year. BC Hydro ensured both wired and wireless alternatives could be considered during the open procurement process. No wired alternatives were proposed. Wired options used in other markets will either not work in British Columbia with our existing electricity system, infrastructure and topography - or would be prohibitively expensive. The BC Utilities Commission has twice dismissed an application by a group seeking to place an injunction on the smart

metering project because the group claimed the wireless technology used in the new, modern meters exceeded the authority of the Province’s Clean Energy Act. Smart meters communicate back to BC Hydro using radio frequency signals that are similar to what has been used for decades in televisions, radios and other common household devices. B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer, Health Canada and the World Health Organization all confirm the wireless meters pose no known health risks. Planetworks Consulting, a certified engineering firm located in North Vancouver, has conducted independent testing on the meters that isolated the smart meter from other sources of radio frequency common to our everyday lives. The testing

confirmed that a BC Hydro smart meter communicates for about 1.4 seconds per day and has a power density of 2 microwatts per square centimeter. These signals are far below Canadian guidelines and are even below the strictest precautionary limits in the world, set out by Switzerland. Standing next to a smart meter for 20 years adds up to less radiofrequency than a 30 minute cell phone call. We encourage customers who have questions about the smart metering program to contact BC Hydro directly so we can ensure they have the facts. We’re finding many customers have been misinformed and once they receive accurate information about the program they accept a new meter. Our demands on the

electricity system to support our economy and quality of life continue to grow. Smart meters are an important part of upgrading and modernizing the electricity grid. They will get the lights back on faster during power outages and provide customers with tools to conserve energy and save money and ensure the grid can support new technology like solar panels and electric vehicles. This necessary upgrade to the electricity grid will deliver $1.6 billion in savings to British Columbians over the next 20 years helping to keep your rates among the lowest in North America. Gary Murphy Chief Project Officer, Smart Metering and Infrastructure BC Hydro

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CITY OF MERRITT CITY OF MERRITT NOTICE OF 2012 TAX SALE

City council at a glance Sept. 4 Regular Council Meeting Bylaws: 1. Council adopted City of Merritt Revitalization Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 2137, 2012 New Business: 1. Council adopted the Child and Youth Protection Policy as amended 2. Council adopted the Employee Recognition Policy as amended 3. Council adopted the City of Merritt Lapel Pin Policy as amended 4. Council adopted the Hate Free

Community Policy as amended 5. Council approved Councillors Kroeker and Norgaard attend the “For Richer or Poorer,” Building the Case for Taxation Tools Workshop being held in Cranbrook Oct. 19 with registration costs and travel expenses processed through the Council conference account 6. Council resolved that Councillor Kroeker be named as liaison to the Translated Yellowhead Highway Association 7. Council approved Mayor Roline attend

the 101 Boardroom Problems & How to Solve Them AND the Robert’s Rules of OrderDemystified Workshops being held in Victoria Oct. 1-2, with registration costs and travel expenses processed through the council conference account 8. Council waived the fee of $40 for Voght Park for the Terry Fox Run being held Sept.16, hosted by the Rotary Club of Merritt 9. Council received the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Regional Tourism Strategy for information

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

CONCEPTUAL PLANS for CENTRAL and VOGHT PARKS The GENERAL PUBLIC are INVITED to an Open House at Merritt City Hall on

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 to view and comment on the

Conceptual Design Plans for the further development of Central and Voght Parks sports Àelds and facilities. The HOURS OF THE OPEN HOUSE are from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 254 of the Community Charter, properties listed hereunder will be offered for sale for recovery of outstanding property taxes on Monday, September 24, 2012, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in Room # 2 at the Merritt Civic Centre at 1950 Mamette Ave, Merritt, B.C., unless delinquent taxes plus interest thereon are sooner paid. Payment for either settlement of outstanding taxes or purchase of property at Tax Sale shall be Cash, Money Order, CertiÀed Cheque or Bank Draft. The minimum bid on a property will be the upset price for that speciÀc property and is subject to change until the time of the Tax Sale. It should be noted that the sale is not Ànal and that the purchase is subject to redemption within one year from the day the annual sale began. Redemption price will be the upset price at time of tax sale plus any taxes paid by the purchaser, plus interest as set by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development on the preceding and on any surplus bid. NOTE: Purchase of a Tax Sale Property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act. The tax is based on fair market value and calculated at a rate of 1% on the Àrst $200,000.00 of value and 2% on the balance.

Delinquent Properties as of 12:00PM September 4, 2012 Note: Upset prices will be advertised September 18, 2012

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Council meeting date: Tuesday, June 22 - 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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Star gazers shoot into Merritt

Queens Diamond Jubilee

By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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Clear skies and warm weather were welcome sights over the weekend for approximately 30 people who came from all over the province to get a good look at Merritt’s night skies. A portion of the Merritt Astronomical Society arrived on Saturday and headed to the hills just off the Okanagan Connector to get a view of the cosmos. While 30 people arrived Saturday, many more were expected over the week. “I think it’s a fascination with the heavens,” said Clive Williams about what drives the group to observe the night sky. “I remember as a child my mother would wake me up and bring me outside to watch an eclipse of the moon and I have always been so fascinated by the stars. “When it got to the point where I was looking for a new hobby, it was astronomy.” He explained his fascination for not just the stars, but also the nebulas, the galaxies, the open clusters and the globular clusters. He said the lack of light pollution and moisture makes Merritt the ideal spot. “When you get a lot of moisture in the air, the starlight, as it comes through our atmosphere, refracts and reflects and bounces around so the stars appear to twinkle,” he explained. “When you look at them through a scope in these conditions,

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 11:00 am - 2:00 pm FEATURES:

Parade (Civic Centre – Royal Canadian Legion), Army & Navy Cadet Demo’s, Shriners, Fly By (all outside Legion), Display, Performance, Speech’s, High Tea (Legion) High Tea $3. Plate

CONTESTS: Hat Contest, Union Jack colouring contest About 30 members of the Merritt Astronomical Society are looking high into the sky this week. Submitted

The members come from the Lower Mainland, the Okanagan, Kamloops, Trail and Prince George, for example. The star gazers, who have returned to Merritt for 10 years, are scheduled to stay until Sept. 16. A total 103 people from the Society participated last year. Anyone interested in membership can contact the Society at www.merrittastronomical.com. People are also invited to the Annual General Meeting on site at 2 p.m. on Saturday. A map to the location can be found on the website.

you can’t really get any detail.” He has a 12-inch diameter Dobsonianstyle telescope and can see spiral structures of some of the larger, brighter galaxies. Other styles that are being used include tripod-mounted three-inch scopes and a 20-inch Dobsonian-style telescope. The group is camping at a gravel pit approximately 2.3 kilometres along Loon Lake Road off the Okanagan Connector, about 45 kilometres out of town. “The scenery in the daytime isn’t the greatest, but the horizons are really good,” he said. “We were looking for a semi-central place that all the local clubs in B.C. could get to.”

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DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

As per Section 224 of the Community Charter, Council may exempt certain lands or improvements or both from taxation. Charitable, philanthropic or other not for proÀt corporations may apply for tax exemptions on land or improvements that they own. These include religious organizations, schools, seniors’ homes, hospitals, service clubs and community care facilities. Applications are available at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Please include the following with your application: • The aims and purposes of your organization • Financial statements • Any other information pertinent to your application. Please submit your applications by 4:30 p.m., September 28, 2012 to: City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Attention: Ben Currie, Deputy Financial Services Manager

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Five Merritt residents laid down their card playing skills at the 25th annual 2012 BC Seniors Games in Burnaby from Aug. 21 to 25. “We all had a really good time,” said Laura Cornies, bridge player. “We didn’t do really good with our cards, but anyway.” Her partner in duplicate bridge was Laurel Robertson. “There is some skill, because you need to know which cards to put away,” Cornies said. “You can put different cards in there.” Two of the five regulars at the Merritt Seniors Centre played bridge, while the others are crib players. These participants included June Csaba, who won a bronze in her flight. Shirley Vezina and Maxine Olstad also competed in crib but didn’t place.

from Aug. 20 to 24. Anyone interested in getting involved can contact Cornies at the Seniors Centre at 250378-3763. “We’d really like to get more people coming out next year to Kamloops. It’s really a fun time.”

tion. The Games included 26 sports from whist to archery. Athletes age 55 and older were eligible to compete, and 233 turned out. Next year’s Games are scheduled to be held in Kamloops

are necessary in some events, but Cornies didn’t need to qualify this year because everyone in the Merritt zone who wanted to participate in bridge were able to. The crib players, however, did qualify in a Kamloops competi-

“We all stayed in the same motel and had a really good time,” Cornies said. “Merritt is active in the BC Senior Games.” Cornies won gold last year with her crib partner Csaba. Qualifications

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Hunting season finally begins OTHMAR VOHRINGER The OUTDOORSMAN For hunters the season opening date is like Christmas for children. The closer it comes the more impatient we grow. We have been preparing all year for this event and as it gets closer we become restless, counting down the months, weeks, days and finally the hours. What will the new hunting season bring? Will we get that big deer or bear that eluded us last year? Will it be as good as last year or even better? The morning of the hunt is the only day of the year that I am awake before the alarm begins its annoying blaring. An hour before the sun rises over the mountain tops I am on my way to the spot where the deer leave the field in single file and head up a trail to the top of the hill where they will rest for the day. When it gets just enough light to see shapes I put an arrow on my bow string and lean back against the tree. The waiting game begins. The deer will shortly start to move off the field and cross by my set-up and if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m lucky my day will end in the kitchen - cutting and wrapping venison. But an hour later no deer have been seen at my set-up or on the other end of the field. What happened? There is only one way to find out: get up and search for another spot. I hiked up the mountain and found several good places that I know hold deer but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll wait to hunt them until the firearm hunting season opens. The worst thing I could do is walk around and risk alert-

ing deer to my presence at this time of year. This is hunting there are no sure-fire recipes for success. Despite all the careful preparations you never know what will happen. Some hunters are out every day they can and still end the season with no deer taken. Other hunters are lucky and tag out early in the hunting season like twelve-year-old Tyler Mosley from Merritt. On the second day of the youth hunting season Tyler went out with his family to camp in the Petit Creek area. After years of following his father and

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Tyler Mosley poses with his first buck, taken on the Day 2 of youth hunting season. Submitted

older brothers on hunting trips this was the first time he would be the hunter and the others would accompany him. Brayden, Tylerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s older brother, led him along a trail where he had captured a large buck on a trail camera a few months previ-

ously. With any luck the buck would still be in the area. As the pair walked along the trail they noticed movement in the bush; it was the very same buck. Tyler aimed his rifle carefully and when everything felt right he squeezed the trig-

ger and a few seconds later Tyler proudly admired his very first buck. It will be a memory that will last a lifetime and will be relived and retold many times at many campfires. I wish you all have a good and above all safe hunting season.

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Cornivores look set to compete Friends & Neighbours By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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The Nicola Valley Farmers’ Market is hosting the Second Annal Corn Eatin’ Contest on Saturday at 11 a.m. The event is part of the market’s Family Fun Days and contestants are asked to arrive at 10:30 a.m. to sign up. Contestants are given several corn cobs each — the exact number depends on how many people participate. Each participant is given prep time to add salt and butter to their corn. Whoever eats the corn the fastest, wins the event. People of any age are invited to participate or come out to watch. Those who are watching are able to sponsor a contestant.

Shaylene Kersey performs during Clash of the Talents in August. Jade Swartzberg/Herald

Local talent winner readjusts to life By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

Evan Wiebe, right, (3) and Andrew Denton (2) faced off during last year’s Corn Eatin’ Contest at the Nicola Valley Farmers’ Market. Youngsters and then adults competed for the title of Corn Eating Champion while onlookers sponsored contestants and raised a total of $338 for Angels Animal Rescue in honour of George Poulton who had passed away. Jade Swartzberg/Herald

The sponsored money will go to the Farmers’ Market Scholarship Fund. In addition to the contest, a hot dog sale will be hosted to raise additional funds for the

scholarship. Approximately $150 has been raised for the fund so far this year. Saturday’s events coincide with Farmers’ Appreciation Week, which is an annual BC

Association of Farmers’ Markets celebration. The farmers’ market operates each Saturday until Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Baillie House parking lot.

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After winning the Clash of the Talents in Merritt last month, life went back to normal for the 19-year-old Shaylene Kersey, and she isn’t thinking of a music career. “I would love to pursue music, but the fund is not there,” she said. “I don’t really know what I’ll do, yet. I’ll probably be a nurse or something.” What is remarkable about this talented singer is that she never had lessons; instead, she learned what she knows from her mother. “I just kind of had it, naturally,” she said. “I never had any lessons or anything and I guess I’m lucky.” Her mother helped cultivate Kersey’s musical talent and taught her how to play the guitar. During the performances, she sang a song her mother wrote called “Dogs and Trucks,” and then the Adele song, “Rolling in the Deep,” choices that helped her net the $1,700 first-place

prize. “I put $1,000 on my bills, and I put $700 on a computer and the accessories for it and I got some gas,” she said. “I also got some dog food.” She moved to Merritt approximately 10 years ago, and graduated from Merritt Secondary School one year ahead of her class. After finishing grade school, she enrolled at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, where she completed a care-aid assistant course. It was around that time that she started working at the Florentine as a care aid. She said she doesn’t plan to move from Merritt, at least for now. After moving from Abbotsford when she was 9, she discovered that life here is so much sweeter, and she enjoys the familiarity of the environment. “Abbotsford is very fastpaced and you don’t know anybody... nobody waves,” she said. “Merritt is very homey and everyone tries to help each other and they are very supportive. I love Merritt for that.”

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ATTENTION

Become a money mentor

The Florentine asks for your participation in a short survey to determine if there is a need for private home care (fee for service) in Merritt and surrounding areas.

DAVID L. BROWN Managing YOUR MONEY You want the best for your kids. That’s why you send them off to school and mentor them at home. Education is vital to success in life, but an important skill-set your kids likely won’t get at school is a dollars and sense education. Ageappropriate moneymanagement skills that are best learned from you. 6 – 12 years Make saving fun! Give them a special bank to fill with coins from you and others. Mark their graduation to a real bank account and give them an allowance tied to completing certain tasks. A fixed amount is best because it teaches that serious choices need to be made when it comes to spending or saving. Get them to buy into pay-yourself-first

strategy by saving at least ten percent of their allowance and explain how interest makes their money grow. Other good money education tools are board games and interactive websites such as the Bank of Canada’s (www. bankofcanada.ca) and the Canadian Foundation for Economic Educations’s www.moneyandyouth. cfee.org. Use shopping trips to discuss debit and credit with particular emphasis on the fact that most credit cards carry much higher interest rates than other forms of borrowing, such as a personal loan. 12 – 16 years Give your kids a hand developing their own simple budget that includes keeping their tax receipts and statements so they can keep track of where their money went. Factor in a charitable giving component to show them how their money can have a positive impact on the community. Give them a bonus allowance for extra

work that must be invested. Introduce them to concepts of compounding and taxsaving through RRSP eligible investments and other long-term investments. 16 – 18 years Be sure each child files a tax return as soon as they have a job that results in a T4. This will give them an up close and personal view of income taxes and they’ll build up room for future contributions RRSP eligible investments. Co-sign for a lowlimit credit card in their name. Monitor its use and stress the importance of making monthly payments to maintain their good credit rating while avoiding high interest rates and late fees. Use their monthly credit card statements to discuss spending patterns and best uses for their purchasing power. Involve your kids in family financial discussions and explain how your family budget must balance expenses and income.

Introduce them to investment products such as stocks, bonds, Guaranteed Investment Certificates, and registered and non-registered savings plans. Explain investment concepts like portfolio diversification and risk/reward decisions. Also, talk about the role insurance plays in maintaining financial stability and family protection. If you need tutorial assistance, call your professional advisor. This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Québec, a firm in Financial Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant. Contact David Brown at 250-3150241 or at david. brown@investorsgroup.com to book your appointment.

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Thank you for support!

Services may include personal care, light housekeeping, food prep assistance and laundry services. To participate in the survey, please contact Martin Hamer by September 30th, 2012 at:

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LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND

ELECTION NOTICE NOMINATION MEETING This NOTICE IS TO INFORM ALL ELECTORS OF THE LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND THAT A Nomination MEETING WILL BE HELD:

Thursday, September 13, 2012 At the Lower Nicola Band Hall at Shulus 4:00 PM TO 6:00 PM NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

ONE (1) COUNCILLOR No Elector can be a candidate for election as Councilor unless their nomination is moved and seconded by Electors (Band members 18 years or older as of September 13th, 2012). Each Candidate will need to meet the “eligibility” provisions of Election Rules and must provide the Electoral OfÀcer with their written consent for a criminal record check. (Criminal Record Consent Forms are available at the Band OfÀce - Norma Hall or Geraldine Shuter). Please note that any voter may nominate candidates by using a mail-in Nomination form. You can either deliver or mail-in a written nomination and a completed, signed and witnessed voter declaration form to the Electoral OfÀcer before the time set for the nomination meeting OR you may nominate candidates in person at the nomination meeting. Mailed nominations not received by the electoral ofÀcer before the time set for the nomination meeting are void. The Election will be held Saturday, October 27, 2012 Raymond D. Phillips, Box 369, Lytton, Be VOK lZ0 Ph (250) 455-2471 Fax: (250) 455-0040 Email: ray.1aw@telus.net

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Kurt Christopherson Vote for City council on Sept. 15

Communication: Fostering dialogue and enhancing good relationships between city and partner groups. Community: Merritt’s strength is its people. How can we work together to reach our potential? Commitment: Decision-making based on; Is it good for Merritt? Can we afford it? Is it sustainable and environmentally responsible?

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Nicola Valley Film Society Presents…

Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 7:30 p.m. at the NVIT LECTURE THEATRE

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HOT DIGGITY CHILI DOG (Left to right) Kim Vizi-Carmen, event helper, Harley Carmen, drummer for the Hoodoos, and Trish Alexandruk, volunteer co-ordinator with Angel’s Animal Rescue, get psyched for Angel’s Animal Rescue’s Chili Dog Boogie Fundraising Dinner and Dance on Saturday at the Lower Nicola Hall. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

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NICOLA VALLEY TRANSPORTAION SOCIETY will be holding its

5TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

October 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity United Church Hall NOT A BAD APPLE IN SIGHT The Nicola Valley Fall Fair on Labour Day Weekend featured an assortment of items including produce, baking and sewing, from throughout the area. Jade Swartzberg/Herald

The meeting is open to everyone who is interested in Ànding out about the Transit System in Merritt. You must be a member in good standing and hold a 2012 membership to vote. Memberships are available by calling 250 378-4080 or by signing up at the meeting. Your application will then be brought forward at the next regular meeting. Membership fee is $ 5.00 per year.

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G German Shepherd Sh h d Cross C Young Adult. He is great with other canines and all people, travels well and is good on leash or off. His training is well started. Watson/Scrappy is approximately 45 - 50 lbs.

Catahoula l Leopard L d Dog D Cross ld d L b d Cross C Golden Labrador 2 Years Old. Miles loves his Approx. 8 months toys and to play. He is full of Shyla is a very sweet and personality. Miles is pleassmart girl. She does very well with female companionship. antly energetic and not hyper Shyla would prefer a home energetic. He is affectionate, happy and truly the class without cats or chickens. clown.

View other adoptable dogs available at Angel’s Animal Rescue Society by going to http://www.angelsanimalrescue.ca.

Donations desperately needed for spay and neuter services. Donations can be to made to The Angel’s g Animal Rescue S Societyy at The Interior S Savings g C Credit Union, account #1193739.

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FAITH

An Olympic-size egalitarian step

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First Saudi Arabian women athletes participated on the world stage

NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH It was heartening to see two Saudi Arabian women participating in London Olympics, a first for women from the conservative kingdom. The Olympic organizers and the media hailed it as an important step towards full gender parity for the movement, hoping that this would open doors for more sportswomen from Muslim nations to compete in future Games. The theological debate around malefemale equality and distinctive, of course, have gone on ad nauseam for centuries. Starting with the blame game in the Garden of Eden. The reality of the gender discrimination is rooted within a complex set of circumstances that affect women’s lives. Today, it is the extreme and persistent forms of discrimination that have resulted in many problems that girls and women face in many parts of the world. Many of their problems are rooted in the patriarchal approach in child-rearing and child-care practices. These partisan methods have become so deeply entrenched in the psyche of the masses that there seems to be no clearcut method for tackling the issue at the individual, familial and societal levels. The Genesis account of Adam-Eve missteps still continues as the butt of jokes heard in the living rooms as well as from many pulpits. But of the two, who is really

to be blamed for the fall, if any? Traditional Jewish and Christian interpretations in the early chapters of Genesis have led to the heaviest blame falling on Eve for the entrance of sin and death into the world. But a close reading of the account indicates the difference in God’s dealing with Adam and with Eve. In Genesis 1, God called the creation as “very good.” Both man and woman were created in His image, and were together instructed to multiply, fill the earth and subdue it, and to have dominion over all living creatures. Adam was to tend the garden and to keep or guard it. This implies some evil power was seeking to enter the garden. He had the pleasant task of looking after a beautiful park and he had fellowship with God. Yet God saw that it was “not good” for him to be alone, and formed woman – a mate his equal partner and counterpart, of the same essence but different. The woman was to be a strong help, Adam’s female counterpart. But of the two, incessant debate has gone on to cross-examine who, if either, is to be blamed for going against God’s specific decree and lead the rest of humanity into degeneration and ultimate death. Some consider the early chapters of Genesis like parables. Much spiritual history of the human race can indeed be seen in them. The early chapters of Genesis are presented as the account of our first parents , but they also tell the reader that human beings, meant to live for the glory of God by obedience to and

encourager during his time on Earth. Through his disciple-servants, marked change in attitude and conduct has, and is continuing, to take place in many cultures. Narayan Mitra is pastor of the Merritt Baptist Church. He can be reached at narayanmitra@hotmail. com.

abuse of women and girls in our day is enormous and tragic. Satan is still the archenemy of the woman (also of man in different ways). The woman is vulnerable through an acquired ‘inferior’ status and through her nurturing nature. Christ was invariably her champion and

in dependence upon Him, have freedom to choose. If they choose wrongly, there can be forgiveness and reinstatement with the loving Creator through repentance and turning to Him with faith in His mercy and provision of salvation. The worldwide

Merritt Youth & Family Resources Society

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING September 27, 2012 6:00 - 7:00 pm Location: Family Place - 2175 Nicola Ave. For more details please call 250-378-4878

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Nice updates on this 2 storey home. Including new roof, refinished enclosed porch, flooring, paint and 2 year old hot water tank. Located on a quiet street in one of our preferred areas. Home has a total of 6 bedrooms and 3 baths, including a legal 2 bedroom suite on the lower level with all the appliances. Need room for toys?this place has it. Over sized 2 car garage with extra parking to the right and a custom built RV pad as well. You will enjoy the size and finish as well as the fully fenced backyard with a good amount of greenspace.

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• Wonderful home in LN comes w/ 5 appliances • Newer furnace, low e double glazed windows • 26x14 deck & covered attached carport • Good sized detached garage w/ power • Tons of room, fully fenced & move right in

$349,000.

M3727

M3812

$194,500

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• • • • • • Nice park w/ river across the road • 3 bdrm home w/ good sized fenced yard • Laminate flring in main areas • New tub surround & lino in bathroom

M 3796

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$30,000

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

M3613

$68,000

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Cozy 3 bdrm w/ many updates • Bright & open describe this 2 bdrm, New kitch & bath, vinyl windows 1 bath home Open flr plan @ kitch, lvgrm & nook • Laminate flring, skylight, lge bdrms Appliances replaced within last 5 yrs • Open kitchen, dinrm & lvgrm • Lge yd w/ mature trees

M 3793

$30,000

• 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

M 3755

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$35,000

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

M 3270

$49,900

• Well kept 3 bedroom manufactured home • 18x20 interlocking driveway • 6 appliances, newer paint & flooring • Garden area, 2 decks, storage shed M 3607

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$44,000

2 bdrms in strata bldg Central location Laminate flring New roof this year

M 3486

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M3813

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$76,900

SxS duplex w/ reno’s Lam flring, paint, vinyl windows Front driveway + lots of parking Shared garage & shed

$192,000

2+ bdrm home on a good sized lot Open plan for kitch, dinrm & lvgrm Roof, electrical approval Fully fenced yard & lots of parking

M 3814

$125,000

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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

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

M 3777

$112,000

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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

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Long term tenant for the investor 2 bdrms & bath on main Full unfinished basement w/ laundry Front driveway + lane access/tons of rm for cars & toys

M 3797

$120,000

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M 3807

$120,000

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

M 3739

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Cute & cozy 3 bdrm bungalow Huge 51x150’ lot Covered deck to enjoy the mtn views

Karen Bonneteau Sales Rep

$137,900

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

$138,000

M 3652

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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

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Unique layout that awaits your touch 2 lots, 2 titles Detached double garage Central location provides easy access

M 3792

$147,500

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

M 3751

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$157,500

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 Rent to own considered

M 3791

$158,000

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2 bdrm garden ste in McCallum Gardens 6 appliances, elec. fireplace Skylight & vaulted ceiling Enclosed patio, gazebo & more!

M 3795

$164,500

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

M 3741

$199,900

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

M 3761

$206,500

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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

$213,000

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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

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

M 3729

$217,000

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

M 3689

$235,000 • Well maintained, secure bldging • Updated condo, central location • Strata incl heat h/w, cable, caretaker & yd maint. • Small pets allowed

M 3808

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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

$239,000

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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

• 3 bdrm, possible 4, 2 bath Bench family home • New flring in lvgrm & hallway • Private deck for BBQ’s • Large .32 acre corner lot

M 3798

$269,000

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2 level home in Lower Nicola Lge fenced yd w/ fruit trees 36x12 covered deck + nice patio area 2bdrms up/1 down, master has enste Finished bsmt w/ famrm & w/s area

M 3811

$275,000

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Well kept home on cul-de-sac street Varnished oak staircase at entry Kitchen has hand crafted birch cabinets Wonderful garden spaces, sun deck & large front lawn

M 3735

$276,000

• Unique & tasteful 4 bdrm, 2 bath family home • H/water on demand & central a/c • Hardwood flrs & bright open design • Beautifully l/scaped yd w/ private patio

M 3794

$285,000

• Beautifully done completely reno’ed home • Central air, gas furnace • New roof, windows & more • 220 electrical in new detached shop

$285,000

M 3804

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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

M 3762

M 3790

$336,900

• Wonderful family home on quiet cul-desac • 4 bdrms, 2 baths + enste + 2 bdrm legal ste • New roof, h/w tank 2 yrs old • Lge 2 car garage, fenced bkyd w/ deck

M 3727

$349,000

• Relax in the pool • 3 lge bdrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings • Lots of renos, over 14,00sqft lot U/g sprinklers • Lge sundeck w/ great views of valley & city

• 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!!

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M 3529

M 3731

M 3732

M 3664

$359,000

$359,500

Do you want comfort?? Open floor plan, crown mouldings Quality appliances & light fixtures Cherry h/wood flring w/ Travertine tiles

$369,000

• • • •

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

$399,900

M 3769

• 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

M 3801

$429,000

Dream kitch w/ granite counters New high end bathrooms Totally renovated home Fenced with pool

M 3701

M 3440

$439,000

$459,900

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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

• New residential lots in a nice part of Merritt • Located in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent setting • Fully serviced including curbs & storm drain • All prepaid by the developer

• • • •

M 3692

M 3758

$57,000

Views of the Nicola Valley Walking trails & shopping nearby All services are u/g & at lot line One of Merritt’s preferred neighborhoods

$67,000

• • • •

Fully serviced R-2 lot Close to schools & downtown Bring your bldg ideas Trades considered

M 3274

$72,900

• • • •

Good sized lot Ok for double wide City services @ prop line Mountain view in a quiet area

M 3534

$79,000

• Beautiful river view lot close to downtown • Nice, quiet neighborhood • The uncompromised view never to change

M 3707

$89,000

Extra lge double lot 2 city water & sewage hookups Private setting, flat site Easy access w/ paved roads

M 3495

$100,000

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Nicola Lakeshore Estates Amazing lake view lot in Phase 2 Build your dream home Tons of recreation to choose from!!

M 3749

$165,000

• Private & tranquil describes this 26+ acre lot with amazing view • Located in the beautiful Sunshine Valley • Bring you building ideas!

M 3766

$189,000

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.76 acre riverfront building lot The location is second to none 260+ feet of river frontage Quiet cul-de-sac, bring your building ideas!!

M 3780

$199,000

• • • •

24 acres in beautiful Sunshine Valley Treed lot, very private, easy access Many potential building sites Hydro & phone lines to property line

M 3603

$227,000

• 247’ lake front w/ winding trail to site • Great views of the valley & water below • Community water in place, power @ lot line • Easy access off hwy & quiet enjoyment

M 3728

$230,000

• • • •

Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake 3km to Quilchena Hotel Close to Merritt & Kamloops Private access to lake

M 3478

$349,000

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

M 3779

$440,000

Fabulous views 4 bdrm home In-law basement suite Laminate floors, central vac and more

M 3802

$199,900

Guichon Creek flows thru property Lots of grass for grazing Farm setting Easy access

$249,000

• • • •

Great starter or retirement home 2 lots for the price of 1 4 bdrms, 2 bathrooms Beautiful views

M 3805

$279,900

• One of a kind lot in Lower Nicola • Cleared & level in an incredibly quiet location • Water serviced by Lower Nicola Water Works • Approved for septic & HST already paid

M 3746

$99,000

• • • •

$165,000

• • • •

$435,000

M 3810 • 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

$144,000

Most amazing views Huge shop Updated, one level home Near Mamette Lake

• • • •

• Executive 5 bdrm, 4 bath family home • Amazing chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops • Low maintenance landscaping-lane access • Inground pool & private backyard

M 3809

$334,900

M 3803

Well laid out open plan Nicely finished kitch + dining nook Good sized m/bdrm w/ full ensuite Good location of the Bench

New manufactured home Vaulted ceilings/skylight Ensuite in master Flat site

• 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

• • • •

$128,000

• • • •

• Amazing opportunity in downtown Merritt • 12,000sqft commercial building for purchase or lease @ $6/sqft • Over 10,500sqft of retail space • Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue

M 3697

$850,000

Spacious 4 bdrm home Family neighborhood, awesome deck Huge Jacuzzi tub & pool table All appliances & window coverings

M 3806

$258,000

• • • •

Peace and tranquility on a 1.27 acres Park like setting 3 bdrm rural retreat Detached garage

M 3800

$385,000

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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

• • • •

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

M 3777

$112,000

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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

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M 3797

$120,000

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M 3807

$120,000

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

M 3739

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

$138,000

M 3652

• • • •

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

• • • •

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M 3792

$147,500

• • • •

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

M 3751

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$157,500

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 Rent to own considered

M 3791

$158,000

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2 bdrm garden ste in McCallum Gardens 6 appliances, elec. fireplace Skylight & vaulted ceiling Enclosed patio, gazebo & more!

M 3795

$164,500

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

M 3365

$165,000

• • • •

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

M 3741

$199,900

• • • •

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

M 3761

$206,500

• • • •

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

$213,000

• • • •

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

M 3713

$215,000

• • • •

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

M 3729

$217,000

• • • •

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

M 3689

$235,000 • Well maintained, secure bldging • Updated condo, central location • Strata incl heat h/w, cable, caretaker & yd maint. • Small pets allowed

M 3808

• • • •

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

$239,000

• • • •

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

M 3716

$255,000

• 3 bdrm, possible 4, 2 bath Bench family home • New flring in lvgrm & hallway • Private deck for BBQ’s • Large .32 acre corner lot

M 3798

$269,000

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2 level home in Lower Nicola Lge fenced yd w/ fruit trees 36x12 covered deck + nice patio area 2bdrms up/1 down, master has enste Finished bsmt w/ famrm & w/s area

M 3811

$275,000

• • • •

Well kept home on cul-de-sac street Varnished oak staircase at entry Kitchen has hand crafted birch cabinets Wonderful garden spaces, sun deck & large front lawn

M 3735

$276,000

• Unique & tasteful 4 bdrm, 2 bath family home • H/water on demand & central a/c • Hardwood flrs & bright open design • Beautifully l/scaped yd w/ private patio

M 3794

$285,000

• Beautifully done completely reno’ed home • Central air, gas furnace • New roof, windows & more • 220 electrical in new detached shop

$285,000

M 3804

• • • •

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

M 3762

M 3790

$336,900

• Wonderful family home on quiet cul-desac • 4 bdrms, 2 baths + enste + 2 bdrm legal ste • New roof, h/w tank 2 yrs old • Lge 2 car garage, fenced bkyd w/ deck

M 3727

$349,000

• Relax in the pool • 3 lge bdrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings • Lots of renos, over 14,00sqft lot U/g sprinklers • Lge sundeck w/ great views of valley & city

• 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!!

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M 3529

M 3731

M 3732

M 3664

$359,000

$359,500

Do you want comfort?? Open floor plan, crown mouldings Quality appliances & light fixtures Cherry h/wood flring w/ Travertine tiles

$369,000

• • • •

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

$399,900

M 3769

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

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M 3765

M 3801

$429,000

Dream kitch w/ granite counters New high end bathrooms Totally renovated home Fenced with pool

M 3701

M 3440

$439,000

$459,900

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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

• New residential lots in a nice part of Merritt • Located in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent setting • Fully serviced including curbs & storm drain • All prepaid by the developer

• • • •

M 3692

M 3758

$57,000

Views of the Nicola Valley Walking trails & shopping nearby All services are u/g & at lot line One of Merritt’s preferred neighborhoods

$67,000

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Fully serviced R-2 lot Close to schools & downtown Bring your bldg ideas Trades considered

M 3274

$72,900

• • • •

Good sized lot Ok for double wide City services @ prop line Mountain view in a quiet area

M 3534

$79,000

• Beautiful river view lot close to downtown • Nice, quiet neighborhood • The uncompromised view never to change

M 3707

$89,000

Extra lge double lot 2 city water & sewage hookups Private setting, flat site Easy access w/ paved roads

M 3495

$100,000

• • • •

Nicola Lakeshore Estates Amazing lake view lot in Phase 2 Build your dream home Tons of recreation to choose from!!

M 3749

$165,000

• Private & tranquil describes this 26+ acre lot with amazing view • Located in the beautiful Sunshine Valley • Bring you building ideas!

M 3766

$189,000

• • • •

.76 acre riverfront building lot The location is second to none 260+ feet of river frontage Quiet cul-de-sac, bring your building ideas!!

M 3780

$199,000

• • • •

24 acres in beautiful Sunshine Valley Treed lot, very private, easy access Many potential building sites Hydro & phone lines to property line

M 3603

$227,000

• 247’ lake front w/ winding trail to site • Great views of the valley & water below • Community water in place, power @ lot line • Easy access off hwy & quiet enjoyment

M 3728

$230,000

• • • •

Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake 3km to Quilchena Hotel Close to Merritt & Kamloops Private access to lake

M 3478

$349,000

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

M 3779

$440,000

Fabulous views 4 bdrm home In-law basement suite Laminate floors, central vac and more

M 3802

$199,900

Guichon Creek flows thru property Lots of grass for grazing Farm setting Easy access

$249,000

• • • •

Great starter or retirement home 2 lots for the price of 1 4 bdrms, 2 bathrooms Beautiful views

M 3805

$279,900

• One of a kind lot in Lower Nicola • Cleared & level in an incredibly quiet location • Water serviced by Lower Nicola Water Works • Approved for septic & HST already paid

M 3746

$99,000

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$165,000

• • • •

$435,000

M 3810 • 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

$144,000

Most amazing views Huge shop Updated, one level home Near Mamette Lake

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• Executive 5 bdrm, 4 bath family home • Amazing chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops • Low maintenance landscaping-lane access • Inground pool & private backyard

M 3809

$334,900

M 3803

Well laid out open plan Nicely finished kitch + dining nook Good sized m/bdrm w/ full ensuite Good location of the Bench

New manufactured home Vaulted ceilings/skylight Ensuite in master Flat site

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$128,000

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• Amazing opportunity in downtown Merritt • 12,000sqft commercial building for purchase or lease @ $6/sqft • Over 10,500sqft of retail space • Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue

M 3697

$850,000

Spacious 4 bdrm home Family neighborhood, awesome deck Huge Jacuzzi tub & pool table All appliances & window coverings

M 3806

$258,000

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Peace and tranquility on a 1.27 acres Park like setting 3 bdrm rural retreat Detached garage

M 3800

$385,000

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The Courthouse Art Gallery opened its doors on Saturday to the new exhibit, Women of Substance: Artists Alexandra Edmonds and Lynden Beesley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been wanting Alexandra to have a show and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been interested in having a show for a few years,â&#x20AC;? said Gallery Director/Curator Kathi Dahlquist-Gray. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now come up with this new body of work that is really interesting and very well executed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I saw [the work], I knew sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d bloomed and I was ready to put her in.â&#x20AC;? Edmonds lives in Kelowna, but grew up in Merritt and has strong roots here. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learned a few things after travelling and attaining her masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in fine art, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really important to show some technical skill,â&#x20AC;? Edmonds explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also want to make people think when they can come in and look, and getting them engaged in some kind of dialogue is always good.â&#x20AC;? Edmonds has also shown in Germany and London. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had a little show in a factory in Germany at an artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was studying [abroad], that was when I got more international opportunities.â&#x20AC;? Edmonds said she paints people she knows because they have â&#x20AC;&#x153;such a character, and you get to know their expressions.â&#x20AC;? Dahlquist-Gray described Edmondsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work as being a â&#x20AC;&#x153;painter-

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ly style,â&#x20AC;? which is a cross between impressionism and realism. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simplified a little bit,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be having some nudes in there.â&#x20AC;? Edmonds hosted workshops and displayed artists trading cards â&#x20AC;&#x201D; miniature works of art â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at the gallery in April. Once Edmonds was on board, she asked her friend Beesley to bring her work to be displayed. Beesley is a sculptor who is from Great Britain but now lives in the Kelowna. She is using the lost wax process to craft life-sized sculptures of mythical people, and is featuring many goddesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me, the fact that I grew up with the myths â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and I have a few years under my belt â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is those ideas when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m reading and looking at the art books as well; I can see that this all comes from a history, and a lot of times people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize that,â&#x20AC;? she explained. Medusa, with her snake hair, is one of

the more recognizable mythical people at the exhibit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The idea of her being a protectress is different from the idea of her being horrific,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you look around, there are many images of Medusa that are used, but they are used to ward off evil spirits. Although she herself turned people to stone, people would put a Medusa image on something to keep them safe.â&#x20AC;? Beesley graduated from Queens University in 2001 before moving to Kelowna. Dahlquist-Gray said the work is unlike anything sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shown at the gallery. While Beesley also carves stones, she only brought metal castings with her to the show. The exhibit is scheduled to run until Oct. 20. The Courthouse Art Gallery is located at 1840 Nicola Ave., and is open on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. Admission is free.

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The Nicola Valley Film Society is set to kick off a new season of films with ‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen’ on Monday night. Adapted from Paul Torday’s best-selling novel, ‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen’ tells the story of Fred Jones (Ewan McGregor) a fisheries expert working for the British government who is asked to introduce salmon into the waterways of the Yemen. Representing a benevolent sheikh, Harriet ChetwodeTalbot (Emily Blunt) proposes the scheme, which Fred laughs off as impossible. (The sheikh frequently fishes for salmon in the Scottish highlands and believes fishing creates a spiritual connection between humans and nature and therefore feels the sport would benefit his people.) The proposal catches the ear of Bridget Maxwell (Kristin Scott Thomas), spokesperson for the British prime minister who sees the

idea as a perfect opportunity to promote some good news about the British in the Middle East. Against Fred’s will, he finds himself attempting to introduce salmon in the arid Yemen. As the project starts to succeed, Fred and Harriet’s relationship blossoms into romance. Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Lasse Hallstrom (The Shipping News, Chocolat), ‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen’ was a special presentation at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. “The movie is quite interesting — it’s a fanciful look at fishing,” said Nicola Valley Film Society president Cathy Starr. “It’s about a sheikh who wants to take fishing back to his homeland because he believes fishing relaxes people. “People who love fishing will enjoy the movie.” Monday’s screening is the first in a six-film series at the NVIT lecture theatre. Starr said the 2012/2013 series will offer an eclectic mix of foreign

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He changed the name to Shana, The Wolf ’s Music, and filmed that flick for nearly seven weeks in the Nicola Valley this summer. While filming here, he used people from the Nicola Valley, including the movie’s star. “I wanted to use people who actually exist,” he said. “It is a First Nations culture that is real and it was the choice to take Lower Nicola. It makes a fiction story real.” Tomorrow’s feature film, Escape to Paradise, is about a Kurdish family who escaped from Turkey and arrived in Switzerland to ask for asylum. “You see every step of a family who went as refugees in a strange country and you saw the steps that you have to [go through],” Jacusso said. Escape to Paradise was released in 2001, and Frederica de Cesco was released in 2007. Both films were shown in Finnish movie theatres. Jacusso said he returns home to Europe on Sunday, and will come back to Merritt around June next year to premiere Shana, The Wolf ’s Music.

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What is causing your headache? DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN Did you know that one of the most common forms of headache is actually caused by problems in the neck? Although you may “feel” pain around the eyes or the back, side, and/or the front of the head, the source of the symptoms may actually be the neck. This form of headache is often called a “tension-type” headache. Unfortunately, the medical understanding of headaches often does not take into account the chiropractic model. The concept that headache

pain can emanate from problems in the neck (cervical spine) remains foreign to many within the medical profession. Noted researcher Nikolai Bogduk, MD, PhD, professor of anatomy at Newcastle, Australia, recently commented: “the people in control of the headache field seemingly have not, cannot, or will not, recognize this paradox ... that the model for cervicogenic headache is not only the best evolved of all headaches but is testable in patients with headache complaints. No other form of headache has that facility.” Several years ago, a Canadian anaesthesiologist, Peter Rothbart, MD, FRCPC, came to the same conclusions about cervicogenic headache. Dr. Rothbart made many observations in his own pain management practice

that subsequently led to an article in the Toronto Star, the most widely read newspaper in Canada. The Toronto Star article, “A Pain in the Neck,” was subtitled: “Chiropractors were right”. Many headaches are caused by damaged structures in the neck -- and scientific evidence proves it. French medical professor Robert Maigne wrote in his recent article that he “came to believe that many headaches originated with a structural problem in the neck.” At first, he was thought to be a lunatic. But, others took up Dr. Maigne’s work, including the aforementioned Dr. Nikolai Bogduk. In 1995, a team of MDs at Syracuse University established neck problems as the cause of many headaches “with scientific, anatomical proof.” The

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There are 12 regular meridians and eight extra meridians organized in an interlocking, mesh-like manner connecting one’s left and right, inside and outside, upper and lower body. So, if the left side of the body is in pain, needles are placed on the right, and internal problems are dealt with on the surface. Acupuncture research is ongoing. In 2010, Nature Neuroscience published an article claiming that the pain-relieving effect of acupuncture may

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Cents’ 40th season home opener this Saturday night By Ian Webster

two teams in just over two weeks. The Cents and Smokies split their two pre-season encounters on the Labour Day weekend. Merritt then defeated Trail last Sunday at the Showcase in Chilliwack in both teams’ second regular season game. Adding to the hype surrounding this Saturday’s encounter is the fact that this is the Centennials’ 40th anniversary season. They are the longest continuously-run franchise in the British Columbia

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DEADLY DUO Merritt Centennials’ Sean Maktaak (16) and Sebastien Pare (11) each had a pair of goals on the opening weekend of the 2012-13 BCHL regular season in Chilliwack. Ian Webster/Herald

Cents split at Showcase The Merritt Centennials went one-and-one at the inaugural BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack on the weekend. In their first game of the 2012-13 regular season on Saturday, the Cents gave up three unanswered goals in the third period to fall 4-1 to an impressive Prince George Spruce Kings’ team that went undefeated in their two weekend outings. The next day, in another matinee contest, Merritt got two goals from Sebastien Pare in a workmanlike 4-1 victory over a more familiar opponent, the Trail Smoke Eaters. Sunday’s game was the third meeting of the two teams in just ten days. “It wasn’t easy,” stated Cents’ head coach and GM Luke Pierce of the Showdown weekend. “The game times [midday each day] and almost different line-ups each time made it tough. I thought that [Saturday] just the basic effort and battle level wasn’t there, for whatever reason. I thought that we were much better Sunday in terms of our willingness to compete. That was the big difference.” Over 125 college and university coaches were on hand at this year’s Showcase.

If familiarity breeds contempt, then look for a rather ornery affair this coming Saturday night at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena when the Merritt Centennials play their official home-opening game of the 2012-13 BCHL season. The Trail Smoke Eaters will be providing the opposition. In addition to being arch-rivals in the Interior Division, this will be the fourth meeting between the

Hockey League. BCHL commissioner John Grisdale will be on hand to mark the occasion, as will the Cents’ very first team captain - Darryl Zelinski from Kamloops. Cents’ head coach and GM Luke Pierce says that his team is hoping to see a big turnout in the stands for their home-opener. “It will be special, that’s for sure,” Pierce adds. “That said, we will still need to keep our focus, and go about our business like any other home game.”

YOUR 2012-13 MERRITT CENTENNIALS Goal

1 Russell Sanderson

35 Tyler Steel

Defense

2 Tyler Martin 4 Dylan Chanter 6 Kevin Lohan

7 Dane Birks 22 John Saunders 24 Richard Sabourin

Forward

8 Silvan Harper 9 Derek Huisman 10 Brent Fletcher 11 Sebastien Pare 12 Regan Soquila 14 Brandon Bruce 16 Sean Maktaak

17 Brendan Lamont 18 Payton Schaefer 19 Diego Cuglietta 21 Jeff Wight 27 Scotty Patterson 28 Bennett Huber

TRIPLE THREAT This year’s Merritt Centennials team features three players with strong ties to the Nicola Valley: (left to right) Russell Sanderson, Dane Birks, and Payton Schaefer. Ian Webster/Herald

Some homegrown talent The Merritt Centennials’ complement of local hockey talent has grown to three players this year. In addition to second-year Cent Payton Schaefer, the Merritt 2012-13 roster now includes a pair of 17-year-old rookies, Russell Sanderson and Dane Birks. While only 17-year-old Birks can call the Nicola Valley his birthplace, all three Centennials are products of the Merritt minor hockey system. Sanderson is originally from Abbotsford and Squamish, while Schaefer was born in Quesnel. All three players are thrilled to be playing ‘at home’, in front of friends and family. They acknowledge that there are some added pressures that come with being ‘locals’ on the Cents’ team, but are quick to add that the pressures are all positive. “To have three guys on the team with ties and connections to Merritt is impressive,” states Cents’ head coach and GM Luke Pierce, who also played for his hometown Cents from 200103. “It’s an ideal scenario for us. It encourages the young players locally to want to work hard, and strive to play for us.”

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September 15-23 is BC Coaches Week. To celebrate the special occasion, and acknowledge the tireless work of local volunteer coaches in a myriad of different activities, the Merritt branch of PacificSport has some special events planned. On Thursday, September 20, a Coaches Social will be held at 7 p.m. at the Civic Centre. The free event is an oppor-

tunity for the many coaches from in and around our community to meet and socialize with one another, and also to meet Pacific Sport Development Co-ordinator Colleen Mullin and her assistant Nicole Hardy. “It will be a chance for local coaches to share coaching philosophies, needs, concerns and so on,” states Mullin. “As well, we’ll also have the honour of a guest speaker, Jill

Starr, who will discuss the importance of nutrition and hydration for kids playing sports.” Also planned for BC Coaches Week are a pair of national certification (NCCP) courses for sports coaches. On the September 15-16 weekend, in Kamloops, coaches can take the Introduction to Competition Part A module, which includes topics such as Making Ethical Decisions, Planning a Practice and Nutrition. The following weekend, September 22-23, Part B of the

Introductory course is being offered in Merritt. Topics include Teaching & Learning, Designing a Basic Sport program and Mental Skills. For more information on the NCCP courses, contact PacifisSport Performance Coordinator Jennifer Joyce at 250-828-3583 or at jjoyce@pacificsport. com. To register for the Coaches Social in Merritt, call or email Mullin (250-280-057, cmullin@pacificsport. com).

Merritt golfer Roger Sloan finished his second season on the Canadian Professional Golf Tour in fine fashion this past weekend, finishing in a tie for fourth place at The Great Waterway Classic in Gananoque, Ontario. The 25-year-old Sloan fired four subpar scores, including a sizzling final round 65 to finish at 271, 13-under-par. The winner, Eugene Wong, shot 266 over 72 holes. Sloan’s fourth place in the CPGT final event equaled his best performance of the 2012 season. He also finished fourth at the Syncrude

Roger Sloan

Boreal Open in Alberta in July. All-told, Sloan had four top-10 finishes on this year’s CPGT, and total earnings of $22,261.25 (good for 10th. place). Meanwhile, back in late August, sixteen-year-old Adam Yasunaga of Merritt shot rounds of 84-7779 for a final score of 240 at the B.C. Juvenile Boys Championship

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at the Princeton Golf Club. Yasunaga finished tied for 37th place in a field of 92 golfers. Finally, Merritt’s Diana Lorenz has had a hot hand recently in Ladies’ Night play at the Merritt Golf & Country Club. Lorenz came in at low gross on both August 28 and September 6 with scores of 40 and 42 respectively.

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Well over 1,000 exuberant but well-behaved fans from throughout south-central B.C. converged on the Merritt rodeo grounds on Saturday night for UCL 15: King of the Valley. The first-ever Canadian presentation of mixed martial arts by the Unified Combat League out of Idaho proved to be an overwhelming success according to UCL founder and principal promoter Jesse Eller.

“The show went great. People came out in droves. The crowd was awesome,” stated Eller. MMA fans were treated to a 12-bout fight card featuring no fewer than 15 local scrappers. Eller is gung-ho to return to Merritt in the future for more UCL productions. “We’re going to look for an indoor venue to do smaller, more intimate tournament-series cards, and then once each year hold a larger, championship show outdoors.”

UCL 15: KING OF THE VALLEY - RESULTS Bout 1 Roy Turner (Merritt) def. Les Bara (Merritt) 2 Justin Yeo (Merritt) def. Damon Bennett (Merritt) 3 Will Shuter (Merritt) def. Rodney Yeo (Merritt) 4 Jakob George (Kamloops) def. Roy Turner (Merritt) (exhibition) 5 John Woods (Kamloops) def. Devan Mosley (Merritt) 6 Matt Blair (Kamloops) def. Myles Padley (Merritt) 7 Ryan Stephens (Merritt) def. Deven Nagata (Merritt) 8 Mikel Dupont (Kamloops) def. Michael Heppner (Merritt) 9 Ty Edenoste (Merritt) def. Billy Strande (Merritt) 10 Jordan Roy (Salmon Arm) def. Chatto Ramsey (Kamloops) 11 Devin Gaipo (Kamloops) def. Jimmy Honeywell (Merritt) 12 Kyle Francotti (Kamloops) def. Joe Aspinall (Merritt)

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(Above) Merritt’s Will Shuter celebrates his victory over Rodney Yeo, also from Merritt, in the third bout of UCL: King of the Valley at the Collettville rodeo grounds on Saturday night. (Centre) Merritt’s Billy Strande and Ty Edenoste engaged in a spirited stand-up bout in the 205-lbs. class. Edenoste (right) was the winner. (Far left) The Unified Combat League (UCL) even incorporated local talent in the display of round cards. The lovely local lasses were (left to right) Alli Hamill, Caitlyn Bradley, Amber Peppler and Susie Manuel. Ian Webster/Herald

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY Have an event we should know about? Tell us by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing production@merrittherald.com LOWER NICOLA COMMUNITY HALL There will be a steak dinner fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Hitch n’ Post restaurant. There will also a be a craft fair to be held on Saturday, Oct. 13. Proceeds to help with the community hall. Call 250-378-8847 or 250-378-7266. WOMEN IN BUSINESS Every second Wednesday, 5:30 7:30 p.m., “Merritt’s Women in Business”, an informal network for entrepreneurialminded women, meet at the Merritt Desert Inn. Sept. 12, Dalyce Brandt, (Sharp Image Consulting), “MidLife Reboot- Women Fully Living their Act III”. RSVP by emailing: manager@merrittchamber.com or call 250-378-5634. NV THERAPY ‘BARON OF BEEF’ FUNDRAISER Dinner with silent auction and loonie auction at Lower Nicola Community Hall on Saturday, Sept. 29. Doors open at 5 p.m. dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets available

through any NFT staff or board member or by calling 378-9222. TERRY FOX RUN 2012 31st Annual Terry Fox Run will be on Sunday, Sept. 16 at Voght Park at 10 a.m. Pledge sheets on-line. Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Merritt Sunrise. BC COACHES WEEK Sept. 15-22, 2012. Merritt events include a Coaches Social (potluck, meet and greet, and guest speakers) at the Civic Centre on Thurs., Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Contact Colleen Mullin at 250-3151075 for info. on workshops. NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY Monday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the NVIT Lecture Theatre Showing “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen”, rated: PG. Call 250378-3974 for more info. HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR On Saturday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. the 2nd annual Health and Wellness Fair will be held on the

Baillie House grounds. It’s a free event featuring health and wellness practitioners and services showcased. Come and see what our community has to offer. If you would like to be part of the fair contact Sharyl Johnson 250-378-5385 or Maryann Bowles 250378-0828. GARLIC FESTIVAL Pete and Becky Ratzlaff are looking for vendors who grow and produce products or fresh garlic, to participate in their garlic festival and antique tractor show at Smith Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola Sept. 29 & 30. For more information call Becky or Pete at 250-378-4199. OKTOBERFEST Knights of Columbus are hosting “Oktoberfest”, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. Please contact Lea Mack at 378-1848 or Dick Kitsch 3784572for more information. MOTORCYCLE TOY RUN Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. Bikes will be leaving Lower Nicola from The Abby Pub

parking lot at 11 a.m. and proceeding to Rotary Park in Merritt. This event is to collect donations and toys for The Merritt & District Food Bank and The Merritt Bread Basket. Lunch by donation, 50/50 draw, and prizes for various categories are planned. Everyone welcome!

For more info. call Linda at 250-378-4528 or Sharon at 250-3151305. BIKERS AND HIKERS Joining the Merritt Mountain Bike Assoc. gives you a voice in the local riding community and helps the association advocate on behalf of bikers and hikers alike who enjoy our great valley trails. For more information on the club please visit www.merrittmountainbiking.com. For more information please contact the club via email at merrittbiking@yahoo.ca

MERRITT LAWN BOWLING ASSOCIATION Join us on the lawn behind the Desert Inn on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Call 250-3782950 for more information. MERRITT COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24. Applications for tables and information call Charlotte 378-2290.

MERRITT DISC GOLF ASSOCIATION The Association carpools to the Logan Lake course several times a month and would love to have you join them for this highly addictive and interesting sport. If you do not have discs, do not worry as Merritt Disc Golf can provide you with a disc to get you started. Call Dean or Trish at 250378-6697.

BETA SIGMA PHI Beta Sigma Phi Christmas Fair Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. For Tables call: Diane 378-6925 or Debbie 378-5538. JUNIOR CHOIR For children aged 6 to 14 years who like to sing! Variety of music will be sung.

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Merritt Baptist Church 2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship in St. Michael's Church • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

Seventh Day Adventist Church 2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-4061 Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Brownies Thursdays - 5:30 - 7 p.m. Central School - 250-378-4768 Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m. Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva at 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716 Canadian Mental Health Association Merritt Clubhouse Wednesdays & Fridays: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1721 Coldwater Ave. (Teen Centre) across from MSS. 250-378-4878 Central School Pac First Tuesday - 7 p.m. Lunchroom 250-378-4892 Celebrate Recovery Meetings every Monday, 7:00 p.m. at New Life Fellowship, 1938 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-4534 Community Choir Mondays - 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-378-9899 Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays - 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776 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. 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 Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays - 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave - 250-280-4040 Lower Nicola Community Hall Card Games - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Call 250-378-9545 or 378-4732 Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 or 250-378-4577 Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday - 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m. 250-378-2950 Merritt Lions Club First & Third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 250-378-9509

Merritt Moms Prenatal - Post Natal Support group. Open Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252 Merritt Navy League Cadet Corp Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall Ages 9-13 welcome 250-378-2620 Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday of the month 7 p.m. - Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merritt’s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 N.V. 4-H Club Every Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-5028 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays - 7 p.m - CMS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894 N.V. Dirt Riders Association Last Wednesday of the month 7 p.m. at Garden Sushi Scott: 250-378-3502 www.nvdra.com N.V. Explorers Second Wednesday - NVIT # 1 - 7 p.m. 250-378-4476 or 250-378-4413 N.V. Horseshoe Club Meetings Wednesdays - 6 p.m. Smith Pioneer Park

250-378-5007 or 250-378-6980 N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349 N.V. 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. 250-378-4172 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 One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays - 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911 Rocky Mountain Rangers Cadet Corp Tuesdays - 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775 Royal Purple First and Third Mondays each month

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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 Seniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays - 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539 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 250-378-5855 Valley Visual Artists General club information contact: Bev Veale at 250-378-6001 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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Job Posting Lifeguard/Instructor The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Casual Lifeguard/Instructors, at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre. This casual, on-call position involves providing swim instructing, lifeguarding services and working with the general public in a dynamic, fun, action-orientated atmosphere. The successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate sound judgment and competency skills, safe work practices, and excellent public relations and teamwork skills in order to carry out a wide variety of day to day duties which include: • Instructing swimming classes to customers of all ages and abilities • Providing lifeguarding services for a wide variety of swim sessions • Providing a high level of quality customer service to the general public • Light pool related maintenance and janitorial work • Routine cashier duties Preferred qualiÀcations include the following current certiÀcations: • National Lifeguard Service Pool Option • CPR Level ‘C’ • Red Cross Water Safety Instructor • Standard First Aid or equivalent • Lifesaving Instructor Hours of work may include weekend, evening and daytime shifts. Wage Rate is $18.09 per hour plus 16% in lieu of beneÀts as per the Collective Agreement. Cover letters with attached resume’s and copies of qualiÀcations should be submitted no later than 4:30pm Friday, September 21, 2012 to: Larry Plotnikoff, Leisure Services Manager City of Merritt 2185 Voght Street P.O. Box 189 Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 email: lplotnikoff@merritt.ca

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