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A second accident on the weekend, this one on Highway 8, left a man injured after a motorcycle accident on Sunday afternoon. Paramedics responded and the man was airlifted to hospital. Ian Webster/Herald

Three killed in accident near Lac Le Jeune Man also airlifted to hospital after motorcycle crash on Highway 8 Sunday afternoon By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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Three people were killed Friday night, after a single-vehicle rollover on the Coquihalla Highway near Lac Le Jeune that closed the freeway for eight hours. The BC Coroners Service

identified the deceased passengers as being New Westminster residents Sada Mudaliar, 49, his mother-inlaw Zaruna Begum, 60, and Mudaliar’s brother-in-law, Shahir Khan, 41. While the three were pronounced dead at the scene, the two other people in the large SUV were taken to hospital with

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Motorcycle Crash A man who crashed his motorcycle early Sunday afternoon along Highway 8 near Lower Nicola was airlifted to hospital. His condition is unknown, although he is reported to have been conscious with severe leg, neck and back injuries during transport.

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Three women brought a man back from death’s grasp with an automated external defibrillator and an unyielding determination to save his life, Saturday. “It was absolutely frightening... I can’t quite put into words the fear and determination in wanting this man to stay on this planet,” Merritt resident Loree Burnham said of Saturday’s resuscitation at the Packing House restaurant in Spences Bridge. “This man wasn’t meant to die that day.” Loree had just finished the Merritt Motorcycle Toy Run when she decided to meet her husband, Jack, and a friend for refreshments. “When I got there, I went outside to a nice little area to sit and the fellow was sitting there with

a cowboy hat on, and I smiled, then he smiled, and he seemed very fine,” she recalled. But within five minutes, the man’s breathing had changed. “He was just heaving and so I ran over there and put my hands on him, and said ‘Are you okay?’ He was looking right through me. He wasn’t there.” She then screamed out “911.” His pulse was weak and the restaurant patrons laid him out flat on his back. “He was turning purple and he wasn’t breathing, so I crammed my fingers into his mouth because his jaw would clamp shut numerous times,” Loree explained. The only other time Loree used CPR was in Grade 7 when she learned the technique on a dummy. Her first breath didn’t fill the man’s lungs, “so I

breathed harder and then you could just hear his lungs fill and it was pretty extraordinary.” A cook at the restaurant, Karen Peters, who is a first responder with the Spences Bridge Fire Department, rushed out of the kitchen to attend the man. She kneeled down and started administering chest compressions. “I have never done anything like that, only minor stuff like bumps and bruises and shortness of breath,” she said. “My biggest concern was that I broke his ribs, but you have to, if you’re doing [the compressions].” Another first responder who happened to be working at the restaurant that day, Wanda Dickinson, was helping both in the kitchen and in the front-of-thehouse before rushing to the man. She organized the defi-

brillator equipment, administered an airway, coached in CPR and made sure the process was executed properly. “We did exactly what the machine basically said,” she explained. “I feel like all the training we had has sunk in.” The three women used an automated external defibrillator that was purchased by the local fire department from money the community raised. The machine talked the women through the process and shocked the man’s heart when needed. Still, the man turned purple, was cold to the touch and made “scary” noises. The ambulance dispatch co-ordinator from Lytton said the ambulance would arrive in 30 minutes. Loree’s husband, Jack, was doubtful the Lytton man, who appeared to be in his 50s, would survive.

“The guy was so purple and he was really gone for like 20 minutes,” he said. “They had been at it for so long and, you know, this isn’t TV.” But the man’s skin returned to pink, his pulse came back and he said, “What happened?” Since the resuscitation, Loree has spoken to the man bedded at Kelowna General Hospital. “He said, ‘Good luck doesn’t usually happen to me,’ which broke my heart,” she said, noting doctors confirmed he suffered a heart attack. The day has been replaying in Loree’s mind, and she’s found it difficult to sleep. “I kind of turned into someone I didn’t know I could be,” she said. “I don’t know if it was instinct or passion, but I know that as a team, we kept this man on this planet.”

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• Halls bustling after MSS adds Grade 8s The halls at Merritt Secondary School are about 65 students busier since adding Grade 8 classes, says Nicola-Similkameen School District 58 Superintendent Bob Peacock.

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CITY OF MERRITT CITY OF MERRITT NOTICE OF 2012 TAX SALE 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.

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Only 16 per cent of eligible voters turned out to have a say in Merritt’s byelection on Saturday. This represents 893 people who voted in the byelection that resulted in Kurt Christopherson’s selection as the sixth city councillor. Christopherson received 399 votes — nearly 45 per cent of the total votes. City of Merritt Chief Election Officer Carole Fraser said she was pleased with the voting process, but disappointed with the numbers. “I’m really pleased with the polling clerks and the staff,” she said. “The low numbers could be attributed to the fact that it was a byelection on a very nice Saturday in September and there were lots of other things people could be doing.” Fraser said byelections are generally half to three quarters the size of general elections in terms of voters, pointing out that the November 2011 general election saw 32 per cent of Merritt voters turn out. “We would really

‘You’ve got fewer and fewer people speaking on behalf of a larger population.’

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—MERRITT MAYOR SUSAN ROLINE like to see the turnout at the general elections increase dramatically as well,” she said. Merritt Mayor Susan Roline also said she is concerned by the low turnout of voters. “We didn’t anticipate a high turnout because it was a byelection, but you’ve got fewer and fewer people speaking on behalf of a larger population,” she said. The redeeming quality of the election was the number of candidates who chose to run for the vacant seat. “We had six people who showed an interest and ran for council,” said Roline. “I want to thank the candidates for participating, because it made it a proper process and at least it gave people a choice.” Merritt is not the only community struggling to attract voters; in fact, it’s a struggle for all levels of govern-

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ment, said Roline. “Every community is struggling with the same thing,” she said. “People are so apathetic — they feel politicians aren’t serving them, or they’re too busy. They’ve lost connection with what it took to get a vote, especially for women.” The B.C. government is exploring options to boost voter turnout rates such as introducing Internet ballot and decreasing the voting age to encourage youth involvement. Only 51 per cent of eligible voters cast ballots in the 2009 provincial election — a

decrease of more than seven percentage points from 2005. The federal election was slightly higher with 61 per cent of eligible voters participating in May 2011. Roline says she is not sure what Merritt can do to change this trend. “Maybe we need a celebration to remind residents what it took to get the vote,” she said. “Also, if we can get younger people to run for council, we will get a different generation of people supporting that candidate. “My concern is that we’re letting a small portion of the community speak for everyone.”

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HERALD OPINION Hoping for a better year Students and teachers have been back in the classroom for almost three weeks now, and hopefully this will be a better year in the public school system than 2011-12. One of the most disappointing things about the past school year was a work-to-rule campaign by teachers, who were upset that they were getting nowhere in negotiations with the provincial government over a new contract. While their frustration was understandable, the length of the job action and the effect on students and families was disturbing. Many youngsters saw their team sports nixed, and drama, theatre and other events cancelled. Parents had to make an extra effort to monitor their children’s academic process, because report cards were not issued. Thankfully, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the provincial education bargaining authority reached an agreement over the summer months, and it appears there will be no job action this year. The BCTF is still angry with the government and will be working toward its defeat, as is its right, but there is a contract in place. Whether a new government, should one be elected, will come up with a more favourable deal for teachers remains to be seen. There should be report cards and proper consultation with parents this school year, and that is to the benefit of everyone — teachers, students and parents. Education has never been as important as it is today. The ability of young people to live independent lives as adults is directly related to a good education, and the school system is a key part of that. Here’s hoping for a successful school year. – Black Press

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Fall session starts with accountability DAN ALBAS View from the HILL It was one year ago that I was headed to Ottawa for my first fall session in the House of Commons. The fall sessions have become somewhat legendary over the years as government sets the tone for the upcoming parliamentary agenda.

Although this is our first week back and there is already a great amount of rumours and various scuttlebutt, here are some of the official items up on the parliamentary agenda. One of our first tasks early this week will be to elect a new Deputy Speaker. The necessity for this arises as our current Deputy Speaker, NDP MP Denise Savoie from Victoria, B.C., recently announced that she will be retiring from parliament after six years of service, meaning there will also be a byelection in Victoria in the near future. Aside from electing

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a new Deputy Speaker, debate will resume on several bills that were introduced shortly before the summer break, some of these bills include: Bill C-42, often referred to as the RCMP Accountability Act, is up for second reading debate starting on Monday. For those of you wondering about the definition of debate as it exists within the House of Commons at second reading, both the Prime Minister and the leader of the official opposition have unlimited time, if desired, to speak on this bill, followed by a 10-minute question and

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comment period. In addition, the first member of each recognized party has 20 minutes to speak on a bill followed by a 10-minute comment and question period during the first round of debate. During the next five hours of debate, 20-minute slots are provided that are comprised of 10-minute speeches followed by 10-minute question and comment periods. After that round of debate, speeches remain limited to 10 minutes, however the question and comment period is limited to five minutes.

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Keep in mind that this is only the debate that occurs at second reading; if a bill is passed after second reading debate it then moves on to Committee Stage review. Second reading debate will also begin on Bill C-37, “Increasing Offenders Accountability for Victims Act.” This bill proposes to amend the criminal code to increase and in some cases set minimum fines imposed on convicted criminals towards the victim surcharge fund. The victim surcharge

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YOUR OPINION Merritt student gets warm welcome in Denmark EMILY MALONEY With Love From DENMARK Hej alle! First, I would like to thank every one of you for supporting me in this adventure! I am so grateful. I would like to update you on my journey so far. I have had a successful four weeks in Denmark. I left on Aug. 3,

at 6 a.m., departing from Kelowna, then changed flights in Seattle, Portland, and Amsterdam, and then finally (after 25 hours) arrived in Copenhagen in the early afternoon on Aug. 4. While in Seattle, I met two other exchange students who were traveling on the same flight with me. Once we arrived in Portland, we met many more exchange students. It was nice to spend the ten-hour flight to Amsterdam with some new friends. When I arrived in Copenhagen, my host family was waiting at

the airport with a big sign that said “Welcome to Denmark Emily!” Instantly, I was welcomed with warm hugs and smiles. In my new home, I have my own room and I share the house with a sister and a brother who are close to my age. One of my biggest fears was that I would have to eat fish every day. The Danes eat a lot of fish. But my family is vegetarian so we eat a lot of black bread, vegetables, fruit and cheese. My first day in Denmark was exciting. First I woke up in

Denmark … and if that wasn’t enough, my host family took me to Tivoli Gardens, the second oldest amusement park in the world. The park opened on Aug. 15, 1843. My host sister and I went on many rides and I had my first Denmark burger. (Very tasty). The roller coasters are so scary, but I tried them anyway and had a lot of fun. I quickly learned to say a few words in Danish and I am tackling the language as we speak. I am in intro camp this week with all the Rotary students in the area. Intro camp is

a week of Danish language classes, learning about Denmark, and meeting other international students. I started school on Monday, Aug. 13. My classes are all in Danish, which makes Biology a whole lot harder. I have made a friend who has also traveled abroad, though not through a Rotary exchange. We have done a little shopping and I have seen a movie with her. The high school here is very different from MSS. Here we have one class that we stay in for the whole

year, so for every course we are with the same people. Our schedules are displayed on an online site that students have to look at every morning to see what classes they have that day because it changes all the time. Almost every day, I walk around a nearby lake. This gives me time to reflect on my day, and appreciate the sunsets over the water. Thank you, or “Tak,” for taking the time to share my experience with me, I will update you again in another month or so. Vi ses snart, Emily Maloney

fines were first created in 1989 but have not been amended since the year 2000. These changes will bring the legislation more up to date and create minimum fine amounts where none existed previously. There will also be provisions in the legislation to take into consideration financial hardship and inability to pay as well as the discretionary ability of judges to increase fines when the offender has the ability to pay and circumstance warrant such an increase. Victim surcharge fees are collected by provincial and territorial governments to help fund programs that assist victims of crime.

Also being considered on Parliament Hill this week are several prominent and in some cases controversial private members bills. Bill C-309 MP Richards (Wild Rose) “Preventing Persons from Concealing Their Identity during Riots and Unlawful Assemblies Act” is at report stage, Bill C-305 MP Chow (Trinity—Spadina) “National Public Transit Strategy Act” is at second reading and there will also be concurrence in committee reports for a motion to concur in the 11th report of the Standing Committee on Finance for Bill C-377, “An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (requirements for labour organizations)” and finally

Motion 312 from MP Woodworth (Kitchener Centre)”Studying Canada’s 400-year-old definition of Human Being.” The above are a sampling of some of the parliamentary business we will be debating and discussing this week in Ottawa. If you would like further information on these or any bill or motion please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. With the time difference in Ottawa I try to be available for discussion on most evenings between 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. here in B.C. (8 p.m. 10 p.m. in Ottawa). Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla and can be reached at dan. albas@parl.gc.ca.

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RDSPs more flexible for disabilities DAVID L. BROWN Managing YOUR MONEY Under a variety of proposals in the 2012 federal budget, Canadians with Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs) will have greater flexibility to make plan withdrawals; the list of those eligible to be plan holders has also been temporarily expanded. Here is a brief list of the RDSP changes. Plan holders Before those changes, when an RDSP was first established for an adult disabled beneficiary, the holder of the plan had to be the disabled beneficiary, unless that

person was contractually incompetent, in which case the holder had to be their guardian or legal representative. Under the new measures, between now and December 31, 2016, certain family members (a spouse, common-law partner, or parent of the disabled individual) may become RDSP plan holders for an adult whose capacity to enter into a contract is in doubt. Reduction in the clawback amount to make it proportional Under the previous rules, when an amount was withdrawn from an RDSP, all the Canada Disability Savings Grants (CDSGs) and Canada Disability Savings Bonds (CDSBs) paid into an RDSP in the preceding 10 years had to be repaid to the government. A proportional repayment rule

is now in place that applies when a withdrawal is made from an RDSP in 2014 or later. For every $1 withdrawn from an RDSP, $3 of any CDSGs or CDSBs paid into the plan in the 10 years preceding the withdrawal must be repaid, up to the maximum of the assistance holdback amount – which is generally defined as the total amount of bonds and grants paid into an RDSP within a particular 10-year period. Increased maximum annual withdrawals Currently, when government contributions (CDSGs and CDSBs) were greater than personal plan contributions, the maximum amount that can be withdrawn from the plan each year is determined by the Lifetime Disability Payment Formula (LDAP

Formula). Beginning in 2014, the withdrawal limit will increase to the greater amount determined by the LDAP Formula and 10% of the fair market value of plan assets at the beginning of a calendar year. Increased minimum annual withdrawals Currently, when personal plan contributions exceed government contributions, withdrawals must begin in the year the beneficiary turns 60 and they can be as little as $1 a year. Beginning in 2014, beneficiaries 60 or older will be required to withdraw at least the amount determined by the LDAP Formula. Rollover of RESP eligible investment income Beginning in 2014, income from investments held within a Registered Educational Savings Plan (RESP) for a child with a disability

can be rolled over to that child’s RDSP on a tax-deferred basis. All Canada Education Savings Grants (CESGs) and Canada Learning Bonds (CLBs)* must be repaid and the RESP must be terminated. The amount applied to the RDSP will be ineligible to receive CDSGs. 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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The installation of smart meters throughout Merritt puts people at risk of fires, numerous diseases and bank codes being pulled from their brains, the Interior Smart Meter Awareness Chairman Brian Thiesen says. The Kamloops man presented to a group of about 20 people at Trinity United Church Thursday night, many of whom have been protesting since BC Hydro started installing the devices throughout the province two years ago. “We are talking about people possibly burning and dying in their homes because of the idiocy of some of these guys that want to make money,” Thiesen said. “This is not a joke; this is serious.” At least two fires ignited in Metro Vancouver shortly after the meters were installed. “You’ve got non-electricians, 1820-year-old kids running around for speed,” he said. “They jam around with it, they rip it out, they take the meter and they go boom — they pop it in and then they walk because the faster they go, the more money they make.” Local fire departments said the blazes originated at the bases that the smart meters were plugged into. A BC Hydro spokesperson is on record as saying the base is part of the home and the owners are responsible for the fires. Surrey’s Fire Chief Len Garis reported in a study that there has actually been a reduction in the number of electrical fires since the smart meter installations in B.C. In August, BC Hydro had

installed 1.5 million smart meters and 1,000 faulty ones were replaced for free. In Philadelphia, smart meters were put on hold by the installation company PECO, due to at least two fires that broke out in homes and over a dozen overheating incidents. The company claimed six of those incidents weren’t caused by smart meters. PECO was slated to install about 1.6 million meters, but are now preparing safety measures before continuing. Privacy and Health Concerns In Merritt, Thiesen showed military reports about what he called the devastating effects of radiofrequency. “They can monitor your heart rate when you are inside the cloud of your house,” he said. “They have actually found ways to pull your pin number directly out of your head.” Merritt man Walter Vohradsky, co-chair of the petition, said there is a lot of controversial information presented, but people should believe Thiesen. “If Brian can say these things, with all these pictures, and not be sued, I think you’re looking at a man who is telling the truth,” he said. “You can’t be talking about stuff and people like that and have them be falsehoods.” But BC Hydro Chief Project Officer Gary Murphy said the meters are safe. “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,” he said. “Standing next to a smart meter for 20 years adds up to less radiofrequency than a 30 minute cellphone call.” He noted that B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer, Health Canada and the World Health Organization confirm the wireless meters don’t pose a health risk. According to Health Canada, the radiofrequency transmitted by the smart meters is at a long distance from people. “This results in very low [radiofrequency] exposure levels across the entire body, much like exposure to AM or FM radio broadcast signals,” Health Canada stated. “Since radiofrequency energy exposure levels are far below Canadian and international safety limits, Health Canada does not consider that any precautionary measures are needed to reduce radiofrequency energy exposure from smart meters.” Smart meters are designed to conserve energy and improve electrical monitoring capabilities. About 15,000 B.C. residents signed a petition as of mid-August, opposing smart meters. Thiesen said several of the results of the meters include: • dying bees • the ability of the interiors of people’s homes being viewed on a monitor • taking bank codes from people’s brainwaves • fires • diseases • defective sperm and eggs • gathering people’s information from their minds through radiofrequencies and selling it to companies for targeted advertising.

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Clockwise from top: Kurt (right) Christopherson accepts a $2,000 donation from Black’s Pharmacy owner Curt Thoms to the Nicola Valley Arts Council Concert Series. (Left to right) Merritt and Nicola Valley Crime Stoppers volunteers Dave McCauley, Jaquie Edgar, Joyce Perrie, Graham Whitecross and Tom Matthias, said they are pleased with the results of a slew of new signs that are being positioned throughout the community. Grand Pub and Grill owner Dana Egan makes another $500 donation from the pub’s quarter toss jar. This time, Tammy Bangsund accepted the donation, which will help fund the Trevor Graham Memorial Bursary. Jennifer Gossoo, second from right, is presented with a $500 bursary from the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council on Aug. 15 at the Courthouse Art Gallery. She is joined by from left to right by Arts Council members Chelsea Werrun, Christine Dooley and Anya McVean. Alastair Murdoch (left) makes a $1,000 donation to the concert series.

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CBC Radio personality Shelley Joyce visited Merritt on Monday looking for some local voices in preparation for the launch of her new show Daybreak Kamloops, which will hit the airwaves Oct. 9. Joyce joins the new CBC Kamloops bureau after hosting Daybreak Kelowna for the past six years and she says she is excited to be able to focus on Kamloops — which she has called home for the past 16 years — as well as the surrounding region. “This is our first Kamloops bureau, which means we’ll have stories from Kamloops and an area that includes Merritt, Chase and even Williams Lake,” she said from the Baillie House where she visited with local CBC fans. “We will be constantly looking for stories from the outlying communities.” Joyce said she wants Merrittonians to feel part of the radio station and she wants to hear their opinions, stories and ideas. “We want all of these fabulous communities to have a voice as well,” she said. “We’re hoping to cultivate a community

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Any City of Merritt employee with 45 years of continuous employment will be recognized with a plaque and a $675 gift certificate, according to the newly revised Employee Recognition Policy. The policy outlines the dollar amount of the gift certificates awarded for each five years of continuous employment starting with $75 for five years of employment and increasing to the 45-year amount. This policy revision is part of on an ongoing City policy and bylaw review by a committee made up of the mayor, and several councillors and administrative staff. Besides increasing the dollar amounts awarded for five to 30 years of employment, the revision standardizes awards for 35, 40, and 45 years of employment, which were not previously included

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• 160 acres of seclusion & privacy • Endless trails surrounded by Crown land • Land is fenced • 10 kms from the paved highway M 3815

• 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 3769

$429,000

$599,000

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

$399,900

• 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!!

• 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

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

M 3731

M 3732

M 3529

M 3727

$359,500

$359,000

$349,000

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• • • •

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

M 3790

$336,900

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

M 3729

$217,000

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

www.royallepage.ca/merritt

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

• • • •

M 3762

M 3781

• • • •

$334,900

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

• • • •

Quiet acre a short drive out of town Open floor plan Master enste & w/I closet Full bsmt w/ recrm, 3rd bdrm & bathrm

$330,000

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

www.realtor.ca

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

M 3761

$206,500

Tom McDonagh Broker

250-378-6181

M 3804

• • • •

$285,000

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

M 3741

$199,900

• • • •

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

M 3735

John Issac Sales Rep

Claudette Edenoste Sales Rep

250-315-5178

250-378-1586

250-280-0689

johnissac@telus.net

kbonneteau@telus.net

tommcdongh@royallepage.ca

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

Karen Bonneteau Sales Rep

$276,000

• • • • •

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

• 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

• • • •

M 3812

M 3813

$194,500

$275,000

M 3811

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

$192,000

• 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

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

M 3365

$165,000

• • • •

250-378-6181

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

M 3716

• • • •

Lynda Property Manager

$255,000

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

M 3744

$160,000

• • • •

M 3764

• • • •

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

M 3751

$149,500

$239,000

M 3777

$112,000

• • • •

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

M 3792

$147,500

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

M 3652

$138,000

• • • •

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

M 3739

$137,900

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

$120,000

M 3797

• • • •

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

M 3807

$120,000

• • • •

M 3720

$35,000

• • • •

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

• • • •

Under new management 1 bdrm apartment Stratified building Centrally located

M 3525

• • • •

$76,900

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

M 3486

• • • •

$76,900

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

M 3738

$75,900

• 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

• • • •

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

• • • •

$68,000

M 3613

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

M 3270

• • • •

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

M 3495

$100,000

$158,000

$49,900

• • • •

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

$30,000

• • • •

M 3607

M 3793

$30,000

• 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

$79,000

M 3534

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

M 3707

$89,000

• • • •

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

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

M 3803

$165,000

$44,000

• • • •

Cozy 3 bdrm w/ many updates New kitch & bath, vinyl windows Open flr plan @ kitch, lvgrm & nook Appliances replaced within last 5 yrs

$128,000

• • • •

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

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

$210,000

• • • •

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

M 3806

$258,000

• 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

• • • •

M 3791

$113,000

M 3802

M 3755

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

3 bdrms & full bath on upper flr Lvg rm, kitch & laundry on main Laminate flring & paint in last 4 yrs Vinyl windows & recent roofing

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

• • • • •

$235,000

LOGAN LAKE

M 3808

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

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

M 3689

$164,500

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

• • • •

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

M 3795

NEW PRICE

• • • •

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

• 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

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

M 3805

$279,900

• • • •

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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• • • •

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

M 3790

$336,900

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

M 3729

$217,000

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

www.royallepage.ca/merritt

• • • •

M 3762

M 3781

• • • •

$334,900

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

• • • •

Quiet acre a short drive out of town Open floor plan Master enste & w/I closet Full bsmt w/ recrm, 3rd bdrm & bathrm

$330,000

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

www.realtor.ca

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

M 3761

$206,500

Tom McDonagh Broker

250-378-6181

M 3804

• • • •

$285,000

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

M 3741

$199,900

• • • •

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

M 3735

John Issac Sales Rep

Claudette Edenoste Sales Rep

250-315-5178

250-378-1586

250-280-0689

johnissac@telus.net

kbonneteau@telus.net

tommcdongh@royallepage.ca

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

Karen Bonneteau Sales Rep

$276,000

• • • • •

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 3812

M 3813

$194,500

$275,000

M 3811

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

$192,000

• 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

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

M 3365

$165,000

• • • •

250-378-6181

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

M 3716

• • • •

Lynda Property Manager

$255,000

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

M 3744

$160,000

• • • •

M 3764

• • • •

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

M 3751

$149,500

$239,000

M 3777

$112,000

• • • •

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

M 3792

$147,500

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

M 3652

$138,000

• • • •

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

M 3739

$137,900

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

$120,000

M 3797

• • • •

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

M 3807

$120,000

• • • •

M 3720

$35,000

• • • •

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

• • • •

Under new management 1 bdrm apartment Stratified building Centrally located

M 3525

• • • •

$76,900

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

M 3486

• • • •

$76,900

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

M 3738

$75,900

• 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

• • • •

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

• • • •

$68,000

M 3613

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

M 3270

• • • •

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

M 3495

$100,000

$158,000

$49,900

• • • •

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

$30,000

• • • •

M 3607

M 3793

$30,000

• 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

$79,000

M 3534

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

M 3707

$89,000

• • • •

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

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

M 3803

$165,000

$44,000

• • • •

Cozy 3 bdrm w/ many updates New kitch & bath, vinyl windows Open flr plan @ kitch, lvgrm & nook Appliances replaced within last 5 yrs

$128,000

• • • •

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

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

$210,000

• • • •

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

M 3806

$258,000

• 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

• • • •

M 3791

$113,000

M 3802

M 3755

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

3 bdrms & full bath on upper flr Lvg rm, kitch & laundry on main Laminate flring & paint in last 4 yrs Vinyl windows & recent roofing

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

• • • • •

$235,000

LOGAN LAKE

M 3808

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

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

M 3689

$164,500

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

• • • •

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

M 3795

NEW PRICE

• • • •

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

• 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

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

M 3805

$279,900

• • • •

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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As post-secondary and school students prepare to head back to schools, many believing parents’ prayers to God will be that their children will stand against assaults on their faith in the year ahead. The students, of course, would face attacks not only with regard to their faith, but also in areas of morality, intellectual honesty and the naturalistic versus the spiritual views of life. Thousands of years ago, the wisest man on earth counselled people how to counteract attacks on their cherished belief system in these words:

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the holy is understanding” (Prov. 9:10). When we think of understanding, we think of scientific knowledge, ethical knowledge and self-knowledge. Even today, devout scholars would subscribe to the view that the rise of modern science and technology is a result of the Christian understanding of the universe and God. A great scientist, J.R. Oppenheimer, and the famous philosopher, A.N. Whitehead, tell us that the foundations of modern science are based upon the Christian assumption that the universe is rational because God is its Creator. Because the universe is rational and man is created in the image of God, man is rational. Out of this fundamental commitment to the rationality of the uni-

verse and man has come the assumptions and experiments that have brought to life modern science and technology. This fundamental assumption was the impetus that gave rise to modern learning. Today, on-campus and off-campus, man repudiates the idea that the universe is created and directed by a rational God. Science studies the universe, but science did not put the universe there. Why, then, is there something rather than nothing? Some scientists and philosophers think we should not ask this sort of questions. If science cannot account for the rational intelligibility of the universe, then what can? Our answer will depend not on whether we are scientists, but on whether we are theists or naturalists. The fact is the intel-

ligibility of the universe is one of the main considerations that have led thinkers of all generations to conclude the universe must itself be a product of intelligence and understanding. Not only in the scientific but also in the ethical realm, there are many ‘good’ people who do not believe in God. There is hardly a vice that is not praised as a virtue and hardly a virtue that is not condemned as a vice. People think modern psychology can provide an ethical foundation. It cannot. Unless we have a universe that is moral at the heart, unless we have a God who commands, we would create moral chaos. Unfortunately, this has reached all levels, including the church. In the arguments about whether certain church practices are right or wrong, few ask, “What

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Scoliosis and back pain diagnoses DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN The diagnosis of scoliosis is made when a person has abnormal twisting and curving of the spine. It affects females twice as often as males. It can commence before the teen years and can progress rapidly or very slowly until the age of 17 or 18 when a person’s bones finish growing. A simple examination by a chiropractor may allow for an early diagnosis. If necessary, an x-ray may be taken to measure the amount of curvature. Later, further x-rays may be taken to compare the amount of curvature to the original x-ray. The true cause of scoliosis is still a mystery. To date, there is no truly curative surgical or non-surgical cure for the problem. In severe cases, drastic surgery may be required but

this is rare and will eventually lead to secondary problems over time. Most of the scoliosis cases I see in my practice are in full-grown adults. The curves were present since their childhood and have stopped progressing since their late teens. These people rarely come into my office looking to “correct” their abnormal curves. They are coming to see me to address the pain and stiffness that develops in these abnormal areas. It should seem logical that problems are likely to arise when you have abnormal twists and curves in the spine. In and around the twisted and curved areas, the joints between the bones or “vertebrae” of the spine lose some of their potential movement. This makes these joints more prone to becoming stiff or “jammed”. Whenever this occurs, swelling or inflammation can occur around the joint, which irritates the nerves exiting the spine. As I explained last week, these nerves control

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curves of the spine. Once this has been done, less frequent but just as important treatments may be necessary to maintain that proper joint movement until the inflammation, nerve irritation, and resulting muscle spasm decreases. In most cases, the abnormal curves and twisting of the spine are permanent. Therefore, patients with this problem should see their chiropractor regularly so that the movement in their spinal joints

can be maintained. Stretching exercises are also important to help maintain good movement in the spine. For an example, log onto our website www.merrittchiro.com and look for “free stretches and exercises.” Then click onto “low back stretches” and print them off. Nicola Valley Chiropractic Ph: (250) 378-5456 Email: info@merrittchiro. com Website: www.merrittchiro. com

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BARRIE OGDEN BARRIE’S BANTER Last week was a time of community celebration in Logan Lake. Things kicked off on the morning of Sept. 12 as the staff of CIBC, together with volunteers, hosted their 14th Annual Coin Drive and BBQ. And, while the weather with the sunshine and blue skies made for a belated summer day, the turnout and financial support, from my point of view, was simply put, dismal. At the end of the day, without the pennies being counted, the amount raised was $741. Now compare that to the amount generated two short years ago which was $1407.22, the largest financial contribution in the then 12-year history of this event. However, there’s still time to get into the bank to financially support the giving/ caring staff who will, on Sept. 30, be participating in Kamloops’ Run for the Cure. Then, in the evening, members of Communities in Bloom hosted a bbq to recognize both the residents of Calcite Drive as the winners of the Street-scape competition, and Jeanne and Tracey of T.J.’s as the Best Decorated Business. Again, the beautiful warm weather was the perfect backdrop for a relaxing, informal opportunity to enjoy both food and friendship. The next evening saw a Citizens on

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Patrol/RCMP bbq to recognize the great working relationship between the two groups. Mike Maloney, COP president, spoke briefly of the successes of the group and, most importantly, about the strengthening relationship between COP members and Logan Lake youth. In reference to the local speed watch program, Maloney acknowledged that 98 per cent of driver reaction is positive but the two per cent who both speed, while offering the middle finger salute, is a headshaker. Detachment commander, Cpl. Thain, acknowledged the efforts of the COP volunteers, saying the group is an important community resource whose work is both valued and respected by the members of the RCMP detachment. And, Const. Drake’s comments about the worth of COP members mirrored those of Cpl. Thain which is a clear indication that our detachment members clearly appreciate

the ongoing work of these 17 volunteers. But, please remember, there’s a continuing need for more residents to join this dedicated group of community “helpers.” Sunday afternoon saw the hosting of the 36th Annual Fall Fair and Tea. Organized by the members of the Logan Lake Craft Club, this is truly a community event which shows off a broad range of talent displayed in artistic media as well as in canning, baking, fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and plants, to name just a few of the categories. There were a total of 488 entries which came from 54 adults and 7 youth. Once again, the members of the Grad

Class who volunteered their time to help with the set-up and take-down were truly exceptional and Craft Club members ran out of compliments for the 12 youth whose efforts helped to make this event first class! Also included in the thanks category are parents Joyce and Mary Ellen, and the District Staff whose own dedication and hard work make the event experience so much easier for all concerned. Another heads up – the Logan Lake Curling Club will be hosting their AGM and Registration evening on October 3 at 7 p.m. Both past and new curlers are invited to register and lessons will be available on request.

A fond farewell

After more than five years of reporting Logan Lake stories for the Merritt Herald, the time has come for me to retire my pen, notebook and camera. But, without a doubt, this experience has been a real gift which allowed me to become a part of this community, its residents and its events and I have received firstclass support from both the Merritt Herald editors and administrative staff. I hope someone will “step up to the plate” to keep reporting Logan Lake stories. Contact newsroom@merrittherald. com.

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Great Dane! All eyes were on hometown boy Dane Birks this past weekend. The 17-year-old Merritt Centennials’ rookie has picked up six points in his first two games - both against the Trail Smoke Eaters who are coached by Dane’s dad, Bill Birks. Ian Webster/Herald

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40th Anniversary celebration a huge success Last Saturday evening at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena was indeed a ‘night to remember’. Over 700 proud and boisterous Merritt Centennials’ fans filled the old barn to not only watch the Cents’ first home game of the 2012-13 BCHL campaign, but also to celebrate the start of the storied franchise’s 40th anniversary season.

On hand for the special occasion were four members of the original Centennials’ team that played for Merritt back in 197374. They were head coach Gord McBeth, shot-blocking defenseman Jim Cotten, prolific scorer Darryl Zelinski and hometown boy Randy Murray. Other invited dignitaries included Merritt

mayor Susan Roline, Fraser-Nicola MLA Harry Lali and BCHL commissioner John Grisdale. The 40th anniversary ceremonies at the beginning of the game included the introduction of both the first-season alumni and this year’s Merritt Centennials players, brief speeches by some of the invited guests, and a special puck

drop with the captains of both teams. “I think it was wonderfully done,” stated Cents’ head coach Luke Pierce. “Steve Rose deserves a lot of credit for organizing everything. It was especially nice to see some of the guys that I’d only ever heard about before, from my dad and from [Cents’ director of operations] Brian Barrett.”

During the Merritt Centennials’ special 40th Anniversary ceremonies at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena on Saturday, BCHL commissioner John Grisdale (far left) was joined on the ice by four alumni from the original 1973-74 Centennials team. From left to right are Darryl Zelinski, Jim Cotten, head coach Gord McBeth and Randy Murray. Ian Webster/Herald

Two goals and four assists in just two games played thus far this season. Six points in total - good for fourth place overall in league scoring. Pretty impressive stats for a 17-year-old rookie defenseman in his first BCHL campaign. The Merritt Centennials’ Dane Birks has turned quite a few heads with his early-season offensive output. The 6’3”, 165 lbs. blueliner picked up three points in each of his team’s two wins over the Trail Smoke Eaters in a span of just seven days. On September 9 at the BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack, the Cents downed the Smokies 4-1. This past Saturday night in the Centennials’ home opener at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, it was a 6-2 victory for Merritt. “I couldn’t be happier,” stated Birks on Monday of this week. “Everything’s going good so far, and I’m just going to keep on rolling.” Asked if he saw the points production happening so early in his BCHL career, Birks said,

“I’ve always been an offensive defenseman. I like to jump up in the play and create as much offense as I can, either by passing or shooting.” It was Birks’ blueline shot at 5:17 of the first period on Saturday, while his team was on the powerplay, that put the Cents on the board, and erased an early one-goal Trail lead. And it was another tally by Birks at the start of the third period, again with the man advantage, that upped Merritt’s lead to 5-1 and effectively snuffed out any hopes the Smokies might have had of mounting a comeback in the final 20 minutes. “He’s had two nights in a row where everything’s gone his way,” said Cents’ head coach and GM Luke Pierce of Birks’ accomplishments. “Do we expect him to get three points a night for the rest of the year? Of course not. But he does bring a different dynamic to our D-corps and that’s a good thing. We’re extremely happy for him, and for our team.” On Saturday, in front of over 700 enthusiastic fans, Merritt also got goals from Bennett Huber (another rookie),

Derek Huisman, Silvan Harper and Brendan Lamont to rather easily put away a Trail team that was coming off an emotional 4-3 overtime win over the Spruce Kings in Prince George the night before. In addition to Birks, both Huisman and Regan Soquila had three-point nights with the latter two assisting on both of the young defenseman’s powerplay tallies. Merritt outshot Trail Saturday 41-31, went 3-for-8 with the man advantage, and successfully killed all three shorthanded situations. Tyler Steel picked up his second win of the young season and improved his save percentage after three games to 0.918. The Centennials don’t play their fourth game of the 56-game regular schedule until this Saturday when they travel to Prince George for a rematch with the Spruce Kings. The Sprucies defeated the Cents 4-1 in both teams’ opening game at the Showcase in Chilliwack. The Cents’ next home game isn’t until Saturday, September 28 when they host the Langley Rivermen.

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Sloan slays Merritt golf course Merritt’s Roger Sloan shot the lights out last Thursday at the Merritt Golf & Country Club’s regular men’s night. Playing in a foursome with his dad Curtis, Adrian Reynoldson and Ron Sanders, the 25-year-old Canadian Tour professional registered an incredible 18-hole score of 14-under-par 58 to break the previous course record of 62 by an amazing four strokes. Sloan’s ‘tour de force’ included three eagles and eight birdies, 11 one-putt greens and just 23 putts in total. The young Merrittonian wasn’t overly surprised by his record-setting achievement. “I feel like I’ve been playing well over the last three years, and right now feel like I’m firing on all cylinders. It [Last Thursday] was the first time I’d played Merritt in quite some time, and I kind of figured in the back of my mind that

group of people who have supported me throughout my golf career.” Sloan has just finished up his third season on the Canadian Professional Golf Tour, a season in which he registered four top-10 finishes, and placed 10th overall on the CPGT Order of Merit. Sloan’s final tour outing, September 6-9, was one of his best as he shot a closing round of 65 to finish fourth overall at the Great Waterway Classic in Gananoque, Ontario. This coming weekend, Sloan will be taking part in a ProAm event at the Tobiano Golf & Country Club, located on Kamloops Lake. Shortly thereafter, he will head back to his permanent home in Houston, Texas to begin preparations for the PGA qualifying schools that will take place in October and November.

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Merritt triathletes tackle Cultus Lake Five Merritt athletes took part in the Cultus Lake Triathlon, held on Sunday, September 9 near Chilliwack. Husband and wife Shayne and Lisa Cavaliere competed in the Olympic-distance event, which was comprised of a 1.5 km open water swim, a 40 km bike ride and a 10 km run. Both Cavalieres improved on their previous bests at the Cultus Lake Tri by over 30 minutes. Shayne finished 34th overall out of 148 competitors, and 7th in his age group, with a time of 2 hours, 23 minutes and 31 seconds. Lisa was 10th in her age group, finishing in 3:19.30. “We were very pleased with how everything went,” stated both Cavalieres. “The conditions were great.” Shayne noted that the competition at this year’s Cultus Lake event was extremely stiff with several Canadian national team members in attendance. Three other Merrittonians tackled the sprint triathlon event that consisted of a 750 metre swim, a 20 km bike ride and a 5 km run. Seasoned-competitor Arnie Gray, who had competed in the Kelowna

I might be able to do something crazy around the golf course.” Something crazy indeed! Sloan eagled three of the first four holes, including a two on the 341-yard second hole. “You got to have a little bit of luck sometimes,” admitted Sloan with a laugh. “[On the second] I hit it about 50 yards short of the green, and then holed out from there. When I got the third eagle on the fourth hole, I kind of thought something special could happen.” Sloan was the model of consistency throughout the round, never straying over par while scoring 28 for the front nine and 30 for the back. “It was just a great day for golf. The weather was tremendous. It means a lot to me that I could do it [set the record] on a course that I’ve grown up at, and around a

Apple Triathlon just two weeks previously, finished 51st overall in a field of 199 athletes in a time of 1:24.42. Meanwhile, Ben Klassen was a winner in his age group and 24th overall in 1:19.08. Finally, Jacqueline Klassen finished in 1:38.38, good for 11th in her age group and 116th overall.

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NV Dirtriders gearing up for Thanksgiving weekend (Above) Lisa Cavaliere on the 10 km run at the Cultus Lake Triathlon on September 9. (Below) Shayne Cavaliere rides the 40 km bike course. Photos submitted

With just a little over two weeks until Thanksgiving, members of the Nicola Valley Dirt Riders Association are working frantically to get ready for the biggest racing weekend locally of the year. Sunday, October 7 will see the running of the annual Nicola Valley Bar Bender Cross-Country Race at the NVDRA venue located 11 km up Aberdeen Road in Lower Nicola. The Bar Bender is the final event in the 2012 BC Off-Road Championship Series. It is expected to attract over 100 of the top male and female riders from the Pacific Northwest, including the likes of Geoff Nelson in the Masters class and possibly Expert Bobby Prochnau out of Savonna. There will be some local riding talent on display at the Bar Bender, too, such as Allison Brown, Mat Selzler and Derek Colebank.

The featured Bar Bender will be preceded by a family-oriented poker run on Saturday, September 6, also at the Aberdeen Road site. “We’ll have two courses,” states NVDRA president Scott Deardon. “There’ll be a peewee course for our youngest riders, and a ‘B’ level ride for everyone else.” Deardon says that the club is also planning to make the Saturday event a Food Bank donation day. “We’re encouraging all racers, and spectators as well, to bring along non-perishable items for our local Food Bank.” Getting ready for the Thanksgiving weekend has entailed a tremendous amount of work by Deardon and his small group of faithful volunteers. “We’re up there every weekend, constructing and repairing trails, planning courses, putting up signage. It’s going to be pretty

expensive for us to put the event on, but we’ve got to make sure that it’s done right.” Deardon would love to see more volunteers lending a helping hand as the Thanksgiving weekend fast approaches. “We’re looking for more local support. Guys and gals need to be stepping up and offering some assistance. The pressure is on us to look after our riding area.” If anyone wants to help out - in advance or on the Thanksgiving weekend - they can give Deardon a call at 250-378-3502, or they can plan to attend the next regular meeting of the Nicola Valley Dirt Riders, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26 at the Garden Sushi Restaurant on Nicola Ave. in Merritt. For more information on Dirt Rider events and activities, you can also check their website: nvdra@live.ca.

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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 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. Oct. 10, Sandra Hobbs, Edwards Jones, talking about women and investing . RSVP by emailing: manager@merrittchamber. com or call 250-3785634. 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. 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 250-315-

1075 for info. on workshops. NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY Monday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the NVIT Lecture Theatre Showing “A Separation”, rated: PG. Call 250-378-3974 for more info. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The Rebekah Lodge will be hosting there Chistmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Seniors Hall from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 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 378-

4572for more information. 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. 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. 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

foolish enough to make everybody laugh. Along with his unique and wacky performance style, it is the timelessness of his material, joined with keen observations of today’s trends that make his work so special. Tickets can be purchased at Black’s Pharmacy, Baillie House or at the door. For further information call Kurt Christopherson at 250378-4909.

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.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Nicola Valley Women’s Institute fall fashion show, showing Tausjay and Alia clothing will be held Oct. 13 at the Merritt Senior Citizens Hall at 1 p.m. Free coffee and cookies to follow the show. Tickets can be bought by calling 250-3782536 or 250-378-5225 or at the door.

NICOLA VALLEY COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL Presents Lorne Elliott on Friday, Oct. 12. Lorne Elliott has a very special show of comedy and music, totally original, entertaining, up-lifting and

CURLING CLUB If you are interested in joining a curling league this year please call 250-378-4423

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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church 2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911 Service Time: Sundays 10:30 a.m.

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.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church 1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Brownies Thursdays - 5:30 - 7 p.m. Central School - 250-378-8310 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. 250-378-2281 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 Nicola Naturalist Society Every Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m. NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca 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 Pathfinders Thursdays - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 250-936-8298 Rocky Mountain Rangers Cadet Corp Tuesdays - 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775

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Royal Purple First and Third Mondays each month 1:30 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535 Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles Bakery Seniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays - 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539 Sparks Mondays - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-8310 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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Celebration of Life Frances R. Bontron (nee Tait) Feb 4, 1936 – April 25, 2012. Please join us in Celebrating France’s Life on September 22, 2012, 1 pm to 4 pm at the Aberdeen Hall in Lower Nicola. Contact Linda Devitt at 604-857-3408.

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Debra June Oliver It is with great sadness we announce the passing of “Deb” co-owner of Kennedy’s Appliances in Merritt, on September 13, 2012 at the age of 60 years, born on June 30, 1952. Left in mourning is Deb’s husband of 30 years, Ron Zynger and their children, Wes (Stacey) Dylan and Tyler of St. Albert, AB, Kim (Owen) Chelsea, Tori, Tuscan of Dawson Creek and Kirk (Clara) of Vancouver. Also Deb’s mother, Ella Oliver of Rossland, BC.

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Beverly Jean Gyuricza, Entered into rest, age 62 at her home Aug. 23, 2012.

Lovingly remembered by her daughter; Elizabeth and son; Michael, granddaughter; Rebecca Jean Jering as well as many relative and friends. Celebration of life will be held at the Merritt Funeral Home on Friday, September 28, 2012

Henry Bischke September 19, 1917 to September 12, 2012 He will be missed by daughters; Shirley (Bob) Van Hoof, Gale (Byron) Treit, sons; Larry (Kate), Terry (Lynn), Darren (Bernadine), 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, one great great grandson. He was predeceased by wife Clara, (two sons, two daughters), and special companion of many years Adiline Frank. He was a man of many occupations; he loved to hunt, Àsh, garden and played many different instruments. Special thanks to Dr. McLeod and all the loving care given (at Gilles House) where he spent his last Àve years, he really loved you. Interment at Merritt Pineridge cemetery on September 21 at 1:00 p.m.

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MOTORCOACH BUS DRIVER REQUIRED. Operate out of Merritt, home every night!

N.M.V. Lumber Ltd. requires immediately an experienced and dependable Class 1 driver for their Áat deck, super-B trucks. Winter hwy driving experience is an asset. We provide steady week day work hauling lumber within the Interior and Lower Mainland with the option of long haul trips. Please deliver your resume and abstract in person to 2770 Pooley Avenue or via fax to 250-378-5820. SCW’EXMX CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY

Objective: The Child Protection worker strives to ensure the safety and well-being of children while helping to preserve the family unit, assessing preventative support and maintenance programs to preserve families where possible. This position is to provide strong leadership in advocating rights and jurisdiction of those family units.

E-mail resume with current drivers abstract to rbarrie@Jvdriver.com Yaki Joes is looking for

DELIVERY DRIVER • Must have a valid drivers license & a reliable vehicle Please drop off your resume at Yaki Joes, 2190 Voght Street. An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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Requirements: • BSW and at least 3 years related experience • Must have or be eligible C6 Delegation under the provincial children protection legislation • Interviewing and needs assessment skills • Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral • Knowledge of local First Nations customs and culture an asset • Must have a valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation Start Date: ASAP As Needed Pay: Rate will be negotiated based on experience Deadline for submitting applications: September 21, 2012 – 4:30 p.m. For full job description contact SCFSS. Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume in a sealed envelope Attn: Yvonne Hare, Executive Director Scw’exmx Child & Family Service Society 85 Highway 8, Merritt, B.C. V1K 0A7 Tel: (250) 378-2771 • Fax: (250) 378-2799 Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only qualiﬁed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

NICOLA TRIBAL ASSOCIATION (NTA) #202-2090 COUTLEE AVENUE P.O. BOX 188, MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 Phone (250) 378-4235 Fax (250) 378-9119 e-mail: administration@nicolatribal.org

JOB POSTING POSITION: Job Placement Coordinator START DATE: Immediately DURATION: Part time (anticipated at least half time) for up to one year RATE OF PAY: negotiable depending on qualiÀcations and experience DUTIES: Under the direction of the Tmixw Department Manager the Job Placement Coordinator will carry out the tasks and responsibilities as described in the contract between the Nicola Tribal Association and the Aboriginal Training for Employment Program (ATEP). To summarize: • Recruit eligible candidates (using a variety of recruiting methods including but not limited to personal contact, producing brochures and information notices for publication, liaising with member Bands’ SA staff, etc.) into a training program that, upon successful completion, will lead to employment opportunities; • Secure placement opportunities in the mining industry within our Territory, focusing on Highland Valley Copper but also exploring other potential job opportunities for members who complete the training program; • Assist the Department Manager in developing partnership agreements as appropriate between the NTA’s ATEP and NVIT and mining industry companies; • Coordinate delivery of the training program with NVIT through a partnership agreement, including physical location of the classrooms, NVIT’s provision of instructors, etc.; • Liaison between the students, instructors, and industry re progress and encouragement toward job placement. • Note: it is anticipated that the above duties/phase will be close to completion in approximately 6-8 months; the incumbent will then focus on providing support to those students who have been placed in jobs. Such support could range from providing occasional transportation to moral support and advice. QUALIFICATIONS: • Post secondary education, preferably in the areas of education and/or student counselling, with relevant experience in a First Nations environment • Experience in matching applicants with potential job opportunities (employment counselling) • Familiarity with major employer Àrm Human Resource requirements, employment standards, workplace practices and standards, etc. • Excellent self-starter, good communication skills, and skilled at fostering a team environment • Valid driver’s licence, reliable vehicle, and must undergo a Security Check

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SALES & SERVICE Kal Tire is the largest independently owned tire dealer in Canada. We offer a clean and safe work environment in a motivating and fun atmosphere with a competitive salary and beneﬁts program. IF YOU POSSESS... • A desire to excel in customer service • The ability to successfully work in a physically demanding team atmosphere • Willingness to learn THEN KAL TIRE WANTS YOU TO BECOME PART OF OUR TEAM. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Kal Tire, 2601 Nicola Avenue, Merritt, B.C.

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

RELIEF JANITOR Applications are invited for the position of Relief Janitor with School District No. 58. (Nicola-Similkameen) in Merritt. This is an on-call position. Salary and beneÀts will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement. Applicants are required to have a minimum Grade 10 education and a valid BC Driver’s License. Application forms are available at the School Board OfÀce, 1550 Chapman Street, or you can apply on-line at www. sd58.bc.ca , click on Jobs, Support Positions, Job Postings, listed under Job Code # 158956. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until September 28, 2012. Please forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.

MOLY-COP Canada, a manufacturer of steel grinding balls in Kamloops, has openings for:

PRODUCTION SHIFT SUPERVISORS Minimum requirements are a Grade 12 education, post secondary education and past supervisory experience preferred. Experience in a heavy industrial setting, safety systems, Microsoft Office and mechanical aptitude is an asset. These nonunion positions are in the production department and involve a 4x4 days/nights 12 hour shift pattern. MOLY-COP Canada pays a competitive wage / benefit package. Interested applicants should send a resume by October 3, 2012 to: Kelly R Thomson Labour Relations MOLY-COP Canada P.O. Box 3040, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 6B7

Job Posting Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society (1) Full-time

Family Preservation Worker Objective: The Family Preservation Worker delivers quality support services that focus on family and cultural values. The Family Preservation Worker’s goal is to preserve family units by assisting with the development and implementation of a safety plan. This position will provide strong leadership in advocating the rights and jurisdiction of those family units. Requirements: • Diploma in Social Services, Human Services, Social Work or related field. • Child protection delegation and experience an asset. • Knowledge of family and child protection legislation • Interviewing and needs assessment skills • Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral • Knowledge of local First Nations customs and culture an asset • Must have a valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation • Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check • Preference will be given to, but not limited to, First Nation Applicants Start Date: ASAP As Needed Pay: Rate will be negotiated based on experience Deadline for submitting applications: September 28, 2012 @ 4:30 pm For full job description contact SCFSS. Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume by Mail, Fax or E-mail Attn: Yvonne Hare, Executive Director Scw’exmx Child & Family Service Society 85 Highway 8, Merritt, B.C. V1K 0A7 Tel: (250) 378-2771 • Fax: (250) 378-2799 reception@scwexmx.com Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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FAMILY THERAPIST The successful applicant will undertake duties associated with the Upper Nicola Band (UNB) in the Community Services Department. Employment Dates: Permanent beginning on or about October 29, 2012. Rate of Pay: Commensurate with level of education and experience. Duties include: • Provide assessment and treatment services to children and their families and offer consultative services to community agencies. • To demonstrate strong clinical skills in assessment, formulation, and treatment with an ability to utilize Áexible strategies for engaging and working with children, youth, families and community systems • To demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork and openness QualiÀcations: • M.S.W. or B.S.W. with minimum two years experience • Demonstrated ability to work independently with families and individuals • Demonstrated ability to formulate individual and family treatment/wellness plans • Experience in collaborating, consulting and referrals to programs and/or agencies • Familiarity with a range of evidence based treatment modalities and approaches • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain appropriate record keeping systems. • Drivers license and own transportation. Send current resume and cover letter to: Martin Gertsmar, Director of Operations, Box 3700 Merritt BC, V1K 1B8 or in person at the UNB Health OfÀce, Band OfÀce or by fax 250-378-6361 or email unbhealth@uppernicolaband.com. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 4:00 pm Friday, Oct. 19, 2012. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

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1 bedroom Apt. $575 incl utilities. Bachelor Apt. $475 plus hydro. 1 bdrom Apt $575 plus hydro 2 bdrm Apt. $600 plus hydro. 2 bdrm Sandpiper. $750 plus hydro 2 bdrm triplex. $750 inc. utilities Gorgeous home on Nicola Lake. $1500 plus utilities. 1 bdrm bsmnt suite on the Bench. $660 inc. utilities Small 1 bdrm duplex. $575 inc. utilities. 2 bdrm basement suite. $675 inc. utilities 3 bdrm/2bath house on the Bench. $1100 plus utilities. 4 bdrm house on the Bench. $1200 plus utilities. 3 bdrm/1bath house on the Bench. $1000 plus utilities. 1 bdrm house. $650 plus utilities. 3 bdrm / 2 bath house. $850 plus utilities. 2 bdrm/1 bath house. $750 plus utilities. 3 bdrm fourplex. $750 plus utilities. 1 bdrm ground level basement suite. $725.00 incl. utilities 2 bdrm trailer in Lower Nicola Trailer Park. $750 plus utilities 3 bdrm country home on 25 acres. Gorgeous! $1350 plus utilities. 2 bdrm heritage home. $825 plus utilities. 2 bdrm in Sixplex in Lower Nicola. $570 inc. utilities. Call for more info on these units and others call

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0355 Please be advised that Coldwater Indian Band is proposing to remove 63 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W0355 located in the vicinity of Indian Reserve 2 Midday Creek. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Ron Aljam, Coldwater Indian Band 2249 Quilchena Avenue P.O. Box 4600 Merritt B.C. V1K 1B8 by October 18, 2012. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Ron Aljam, phone contact 250-378-6174

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National Forestry Week 2012

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Forestry employs 21 per cent of Merritt’s workforce Major industry contributes to local economy By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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Forestry has been a major contributor to the Merritt economy since the early 1900s and now five mill sites call the Nicola Valley home. Merritt’s major lumber stakeholders are Aspen Planers Ltd., Tolko Industries Ltd., Ardew Wood Products Ltd., and N.M.V Lumber Ltd. An estimated 21 per cent of the Merritt workforce is employed in the forestry industry and in the suppliers network. The mills in Merritt also support many of the smaller businesses and contractors that feed off the industry, such as trucking and logging. Secondary manufacturers include some small operations that thrive on the forestry-related activities that aren’t taken on by the major licensees. “You have all your off-spins to the forestry industry,” said

Merritt Mayor Susan Roline, noting 21 per cent employment in forestry-related business is likely low. “There are businesses here that survive basically on the mills, so that’s your fuel sales, some of your parts companies and large truck repair companies.” In addition to the existing mills, a pellet plant has been built and is undergoing final agreements. “They are trying to get more investors, because there is more money that needs to be injected into it before it can get up and running,” Roline said. The site was completed in 2010, but the company needs to aquire more pieces and work out bugs with the computer system. The project would create an estimated 50 jobs. Also, the Merritt Green Energy Project, a multi-million-dollar biomass plant, is earmarked to begin construction. “It is such a big project and there are so many components that is taking a while to get everything together,” Roline said. The construction on that

site is expected to begin in late ARDEW WOOD PRODUCTS LTD. fall or early winter and take two years, she added. The 3.5-hectare plant, which is to be built near Tolko Industries, is expected to produce 17 high-paying steam engineering jobs in the plant and then another 60 spinoff trucking and logging positions. Both the primary (standing crops) and secondary (regrowth) production of forest products are facilitated by the four wood mills. The Merritt Forest District encompasses over 1.1 million hectares and approximately 1.44 million cubic metres are permitted to be cut each year. This is a large amount of timber that is sold worldwide, supporting this sustainable industry in the Nicola Valley. The district is part of the Innovative Forest Practices Act pilot program, which aims to explore the various uses of the resource and the tenure. Some of the products produced in Merritt include products for log homes and for pine furniture. The City website stated there is further opportunity Ardew Wood Products Ltd. is a family-owned sawmill that has operated in Merritt since 1966. The mill for expansion in the forestry produces a variety of forest products. The plant includes a two-line sawmill, four specialty dry kilns, a dry industry. shed, a container loading facility and a planing, grading and packaging line. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

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Aspen Planers Ltd. is a family-owned business that was founded in Merritt in 1959. The company produces treated lumber, sorted trim ends and post and rail. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

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N.M.V Lumber Ltd. has operated in Merritt since 1983 at the company’s only plant. The mill produces boards, assembled pallets and kiln sticks, and provides custom drying and planing services. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

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A Proud Leader in the Local Forest Industry Tolko Industries Ltd. was founded in 1956 in Lavington, B.C. The mill manufactures lumber, panel products, unbleached kraft papers, co-products, biomass power and specialty wood products. Tolko operates throughout Western Canada. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

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Tomas Scott, heavy-duty mechanic for Nadina Logging Ltd., is working steadily on the company's six trucks. Owner Frank Etchart was on vacation at press time and unavailable for a photo. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

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As the man in charge of Merrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nadina Logging Ltd., Frank Etchart has seen a drastic change in the quality of wood since his uncles passed him the company 23 years ago. The firm has operated for 56 years, with 52 years in Merritt, employing 24 people. The company is currently harvesting beetle-killed wood, which is difficult because it dries and cracks even while the tree is still standing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is challenging for the mills to get wood that is solid enough to make lumber out of,â&#x20AC;? he said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;When itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cracked like that it just shatters when they put it in the sawmill.â&#x20AC;? In the past, the company didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even need to look at the wood because they knew it was green. But now they look out for various types of cracks, such as the spiral crack, which canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t produce lumber. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to merchandise those things and we can only use the good wood that can make lumber,â&#x20AC;? he said. The rest is put aside and then ground into chips or hog fuel. Before taking over in Merritt, he worked in the oil fields overseas in South America, Africa and the Middle East.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was about four years in the field and I spent about seven years in management,â&#x20AC;? he said, noting he worked in the fields from 197586. Adjustment into forestry in 1989 involved mostly working with power saws and learning the job. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was different going from engineering, to cutting limbs in the landing,â&#x20AC;? he explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But it was interesting because I like the outdoors.â&#x20AC;? Now, he spends most of his days with paperwork in his office, and he makes equipment purchases.

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B.C. named forest capital Canada British Columbia has been named the 2012 Forest Capital of Canada by the Canadian Forestry Association (CFA) in honour of the 100th anniversary of the BC Forest Service. The naming of Forest Capital of Canada is a tradition that began in the 1970s and celebrates a community or a region for its connectivity to the forest. The Forest Capital of Canada program focuses on the valuable role forests play in the socio-economic and environmental health of our communities — past, present and future. Over the years, four British

Columbia communities have been honoured: Prince George, 1981, Port Alberni, 1986, Chetwynd, 1992, and most recently the Cariboo Regional District in 2010 and 2011, for its proactive approach in seeking ways to support its forest sector in the wake of the economic downturn and the devastation of the mountain pine beetle epidemic. B.C. was chosen this year to celebrate the BC Forest Service’s 100 years of distinguished and dedicated stewardship including the protection, management and renewal of its forest resources.

“This year’s designation reflects the CFA’s goals of recognizing and celebrating our rich and colourful forest heritage and commitment to responsible forestry, integrating social, economic and environmental values into planning and practices for the future,” said Dave Lemkay, General Manager of the CFA. The Canadian Forestry Association, established in 1900, is Canada’s oldest conservation organization. The Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, is Honourary Patron of the CFA. Submitted

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Wood harvested with machines from start to finish From Page B4 The operation is a stump-to-dump, or full-phase harvesting contract. The company cuts the trees, processes them and then loads them onto one of six trucks that delivers to Aspen Planers Ltd. — the company Nadina has done business with for the last 39 years. All the wood is cut to length, the defects are taken out and what remains is material for

making lumber. Unlike when Etchart started in the business, using power saws, the wood is harvested with machines, from the time the tree is still in the ground to when it’s delivered to Aspen Planers. A disc saw that runs at about 1,300 RPM, called a feller buncher, is used to cut the tree. The tree is then retained with grapples. That machine lays the tree on to the ground and then keeps piling the trees on top of

each other. “You then have the skidder, with a big grapple in the back, that takes the trees from one end and drags the trees to roadside,” he explained. Another machine, called a processor, has a hydraulic attachment and computer system that measures the trees. It takes the tree and the feeder rollers cut all the limbs off and then cuts it to the specified length. “That thing will cut it within an inch or maybe

two inches of what the mill requires,” he said. The processor then separates the different species and sizes. The loader then puts the various types, which is up to nine specifications, into the truck, which then takes the wood to the mill. “We put out anywhere from 20 to 25 loads per day,” he said. Nadina produces between 200,000 to 250,000 cubic metres of wood each year.

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NATIONAL FORESTRY WEEK Forestry is the traditional underpinning of the local economy, encompassing both primary and secondary production. The recent recovery in the province’s forestry sector has been reÁected in increased investment in the industry in the Merritt area. There are several major mills in the city, as well as a number of smaller producers, whi hich c account for a sig which signiÀcant proportion of the e mp employment. I is estimated that 21% of It tthe workforce in Merritt iis employed directly by

the forestry industry and its suppliers. In addition, the forest industry indirectly supports many small businesses and contractors. The major timber licence holders are Weyerhaeuser, Tolko, and Aspen Planers. The Merritt forest district covers an area of 1,115,716 hectares. The Allowable Annual Cut in the district is approximately 1.44 million cubic metres, representing large amounts of marketable timber that can provide the basis of an on-going sustainable industry in the region. The Merritt Forest District has been selected as

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a pilot area for implementation of the Innovative Forest Practices Act (IFPA), which explores innovative uses of tenure and of the resource. Secondary manufacturers, relatively small operations taking advantage of value added opportunities not pursued by the major licensees, are an increasingly important part of the local economy. Secondary manufacturers in Merritt produce products such as log homes and pine furniture. Opportunities remain for further expansion in this sector.

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B.C. Forest Service celebrates 100 years By Jade Swartzberg THE HERALD

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One hundred years ago, the Province of British Columbia created the first government agency to preserve B.C.’s forests. Since Feb. 17, 1912, the B.C. Forest Service has been in charge of managing and protecting the province’s forests and range lands through forest fire prevention, use of timber management areas, tree planting and the diversification of tree growing. This year, B.C. is celebrating this significant milestone. The vast forests, however, have sustained the people of B.C. for thousands of years. First Nations used the forest for food and shelter, building pit houses and long houses and making clothing, tools and utensils from forest products. The forests also provided edible and medicinal plants, wildlife, fuel and water.

One of the earliest records of Europeans using B.C.’s forest resources was in March 1778, when Captain James Cook repaired the ships Resolution and Discovery at Nootka Sound. Ten years later, Captain John Meares built a small dwelling and constructed a ship in the Nootka Sound. As news spread of B.C. vast resources, Europeans travelled to the area and established forts and trading posts. The Hudson’s Bay Company built the first mechanical sawmill in B.C. at Millstream near the head of Esquimalt harbour, using the lumber for Victoria, and the Mainland, and exported it to California and Hawaii. The demand for lumber grew as communities expanded into the province’s interior, and on Sept. 23, 1853, the first regulation regarding harvesting and milling of timber was established. In 1867, the

British North America Act gave the provinces exclusive jurisdiction over the “Management and Sale of the Public Lands belonging to the Province and of the Timber and Wood thereon” (Section 92-5), and after entry into Confederation in 1871, the provincial legislature was established to govern the province. The B.C. Forest Branch (later Forest Service) was established after the Forest Act was drafted in 1912. Commemorating 100 years of forest stewardship in B.C., Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson said: “Today we celebrate the centennial birthday of the BC Forest Service, a truly significant milestone in our province’s history. I would like the thank the thousands of men and women in the ministry for their dedication and hard work to ensuring the lasting legacy of B.C.’s forests.”

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MILESTONES • 1927 - Opening of one of the province’s first experimental forest nurseries in Victoria. • 1938 - Planting the onemillionth tree. • 1940s - B.C. forest surveyors were used in World War II for the D-Day invasion to fly over French territory and describe the topography. • 1955 - Helicopters were first used for forest inventory and mapping. • 1970 - Creation of styroblock and plug system that revolutionized the planting and growth of seedlings, leading to an exponential increase of seedlings planted. • 1981 - Planting of the onebillionth tree.

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Evolution of forestry in the Nicola Valley The following excerpt is from ‘Merritt and the Nicola Valley: An Illustrated History’ produced by the Nicola Valley Museum Archives Association In the early 1870s, small sawmills were in operation in Nicola Valley (Lower Nicola), The Forks (Merritt), Nicola Lake (Upper Nicola) and Quilchena. Lumber produced was for local use. These mills were part of farm operations and did not operate as full time businesses. The Murray Church was built in 1876 of lumber from nearby Mill Creek. By the early 1900s, railway construction and development of the coal mines resulted in an increase in logging and milling. The influx of workers and the growing of the business community gave further impetus as the new homes and business blocks were constructed. Horse logging was carried on until the introduction of machinery in the 1930s. Many small mills were built

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near stands of timber and rough lumber was transported to planers in Merritt. Mill sites often included bunkhouses for single men and small homes for families. A sawmill was established in 1906 at Canford by Andrew McGoran, who sold to Henry Meeker in 1910. Shortly after the mill was destroyed by a fire. Meeker relocated about two miles south at Spius Creek. A spur line was built from the Spences Bridge-Nicola railway to this new location. The community included a sawmill, box factory, planer mill, company store and post office. By 1919, it was the largest

sawmill in the interior of the province. On May 27, 1919, the Nicola Pine Mills plant and yard at Canford Mills was completely destroyed by a fire. Defects in electric wiring in the community hall were deemed responsible. After negotiations, Meeker re-located to Merritt on property now known as the Tolko Mill. He built a small sawmill in Brookmere to manufacture lumber for construction of the new mill. During the depression of the 1930s, Nicola Pine Mills went bankrupt. In 1938, Bill and Harold Pooley started logging with only two horses by

first picking up private lumber, then logging for Douglas Lake Cattle Co., A.L. Patchett and Pacific Veneer. By the early 1940s, logging became more mechanized. Horses and scrapers that were used to build logging roads were replaced by tractors. In 1943, the Long Brothers took over the Nicola Pine Mills Property. Pooleys logged for them until 1946. At the end of the Second World War a new mill was built near the centre of Merritt (Aspen Planers) and another on Nicola Pine’s site. Small sawmills were slowly phased out when it became more economical to haul logs to larger mills. Today, Merritt has several major sawmills. Modern machines and equipment cut and move logs to landings. From there, they are loaded onto trucks to be taken to the sawmills. Mill and logging operations in the Nicola Valley employ several hundred people.

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Role of government in forest management TAYLOR MORRISON Bursary WINNER Forests are one of British Columbia’s greatest natural attributes, and yet many are unaware of the forest industry’s significance to our province. For many years, my father was employed in the forest industry and was extremely passionate about his job, so I was privileged to have grown up learning a great deal about the industry. My father’s passion made me recognize that more attention should be paid to British Columbia’s forests; they must be protected by the government, as

they are too valuable an asset to be entrusted to any other agency. Ninety-two per cent of the province is Crown land, much of which is forested. The people of B.C. own this land and the provincial government has a responsibility to manage it on behalf of all British Columbians. The forest industry generates revenues of over a billion dollars from the logs that are harvested; this money is used to fund forestry, schools, hospitals and highways in our province. Thriving healthy forests are crucial for the industry and dependent communities. The government needs to guarantee that a mid- and longterm timber supply will always be available, by keeping updated inventories of the trees within our forests.

and any companies or individuals who fail to meet those standards must be severely penalized. B.C.’s forests provide economic and environmental benefits. These advantages include: trees for harvesting, clean drinking water, fresh air, aquatic habitat, power generation and recreation. In order to enhance both of these rewards, a balance must be met. This balance is best achieved by inviting input from user groups including First Nations, environmental groups and the public at large, to work within established guidelines to help reach sound decisions. Companies must be regulated; this will require them to adhere to environmental standards and to operate in a manner that cre-

Areas affected by fires or other catastrophic events may require more frequent inventories to be carried out. In doing so, the government must be prepared to make unfavorable decisions, like reducing the amount of timber for harvesting in designated areas, to meet longterm timber-supply objectives. The government must also play a key role in reforestation. Prompt reforestation of logged or fire-destroyed zones is necessary for forest management. Areas must be inspected by government officials to ensure sufficient numbers of trees are being replanted; there must be strict guidelines for reforestation requirements. In my opinion, the government should enforce compliance

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From Page B8 ates maximum jobs and profitability. The government has a responsibility to regulate our province’s most valuable asset and to strike a balance that works for everyone. The government needs to actively manage British Columbia’s forests. Many individuals are employed in forestry or other associated jobs, and this strengthens our province’s economy. Government must apply sound management strategies to protect the overall wellness of the forests, because proper management of this renewable resource will ensure its continued value to the B.C. residents. Taylor Morrison is enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program at Thompson Rivers University. Her father, Mike Morrison, worked for various forest districts in B.C., including the Merritt Cascade District.

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Recommendations for preserving B.C.’s forest system 1. Preserving the Integrity of British Columbia’s Sustainable Forest Management System Recommendation 1.1 The Committee recommends to the Legislative Assembly that the Province: a) Ensure it meets its legal consultation duty and any required accommodations when planning or implementing changes to the forest management regime in a specific area. b) Consider the expansion of First Nation tenures when contemplating material changes to the tenure system. Recommendation 1.2 The Committee recommends to the Legislative Assembly that the Ministry: a) Assess the feasibility of re-establishing the monitoring committees for land and resource management plans (LRMPs) and, if feasible, task them with conducting a timelimited review of the LRMPs and their relevance, in light of changes to the forested landscape. The appropriate role of local First Nations needs to be reviewed with them. b) Use the best available science to establish key priorities for monitoring committees to review in each management

unit under LRMPs and local area plans. The purpose of the reviews is to ensure that the plans are meeting their original intent, given the changes in the forest that have occurred as a result of the mountain pine beetle epidemic. Recommendation 1.3 The Committee recommends to the Legislative Assembly that the Ministry: a) Undertake a critical assessment of the risks to certification and BC’s sustainable forest management (SFM) image prior to making any changes in response to this report. b) Ensure that proper notification and communication plans are developed where sensitive changes are considered as an appropriate response, given the wide-ranging impacts of the mountain pine beetle. Recommendation 1.4 The Committee recommends to the Legislative Assembly that the Ministry respect the important work that has been undertaken by the beetle action coalitions (BACs) and continue to support their goals and objectives by reviewing policies and programs as appropriate. 2. Land Base Issues Recommendation 2.1

The Committee recommends to the Legislative Assembly that the Ministry: a) Review marginally economic forest types within each timber supply area (TSA) and quantify the types and areas of forest that might be justifiably included in a partition within the timber harvesting land base (THLB). b) Give consideration to revising the Minister’s letter that expresses the social and economic objectives of the Province by requesting that the Chief Forester thoroughly examine the potential of marginally economic forest types to address the harvest opportunities these stands offer. c) Review relevant policies to ensure that they encourage innovations that promote and support the utilization of marginally economic forest types. d) Consider the competing demands for any additional fibre in each unit and ensure that apportionment and allocation decisions weigh and consider those demands, including considering the opportunity that issuing new licences could represent. Excerpt taken from Special Committee on Timber Supply Recommendations.

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