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Lali commits to work with local anglers on road access issues By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD
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ing protests, public meetings and by speaking with government officials. Local governments may also become involved if the blocked lakes are affecting tourism, he added. Lali had faced criticism in “Letters to the Editor” for not being more involved in the fight for access. However, he said he lacked participation because he was on vacation in India. “Once you start attacking me, you’re harming your own purpose,” he said. “It’s unfortunate that these letters started coming out and I obviously couldn’t respond to any of them at that time. The fact of the matter is they have done more damage than they have done good.” The meeting was facilitated by the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club at the Phelan Seniors Complex. Charging the fight is former provincial highways engineer Rick McGowan, who requested Lali speak. “We have two options: legal action in the Supreme Court of Canada to fight this, which we all know is going to cost a lot of money,” McGowan said. “The other possibility is in the political arena; we could possibly win this without an extensive court case.” McGowan said he hopes for an NDP win in May’s election and he is optimistic Lali would be given a cabinet position. “Right now [the government] won’t talk to us, they won’t listen to us and they are in fact lying to us,” he said. “We have a hell of an opportunity with next year’s election. Doing nothing will mean more locked land in British Columbia.” Merritt Herald phone calls requesting Ministry of Transportation comment about the status of the locked stretch of Pennask Lake Road haven’t been returned. Douglas Lake Cattle Co. Ranch Manager Joe Gardner is also not returning phone calls.
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Police seize alcohol, marijuana from local teens • On Sept. 5 at approximately 2:42 p.m., Merritt RCMP received a tip from the public that a 44-year-old Merritt man who was wanted on an outstanding warrant was on Quilchena Avenue. Police attended the area and located Edwin Feldmann. A warrant had been issued for Feldmann because he had failed to appear in court to on a previous assault charge. He was arrested then released from custody to appear in Provincial Court Sept. 25. • On Sept. 8 at approximately 11 p.m., Merritt RCMP responded to a citizen’s complaint of a disturbance behind the Coquihalla Middle School. The complainant advised that they heard crashing and banging around the portable behind the gym area. Police arrived and observed a group of teenagers, aged 14 and
15, in front of the portables drinking. A quantity of alcohol was seized as well as marijuana. The local teens, a mixture of males and females, were detained by police. Their parents were called and either attended the school to pick their children up or the children were delivered to their parents homes by police. Two violation tickets were issued. • On Sept. 13 at approximately 3 p.m., Merritt RCMP received a complaint of shoplifting from Walmart. The business advised that they had a 32-year-old female in their custody for trying to steal electronics. Police attended the store and arrested a local woman who will appear in Provincial Court in early December to answer to Theft Under $5000 charge. All items were recovered. • Sometime during the night of Sept.14,
Merritt RCMP were advised that a vehicle’s side mirror had been broken off in the 2100 block of Granite Ave. This is the second report in as many months of damage being done to vehicles in this area. Police are asking residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to police. • On Sept. 14 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Merritt RCMP observed a vehicle westbound on Nicola Avenue without any tail lights. Police stopped the vehicle, spoke to the lone male driver and noted a strong odour of marihuana coming from the vehicle. The driver, a local 24 year old, was arrested for possession of marihuana. Subsequent investigation resulted in the seizure of a small quantity of marijuana. It was determined that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by drugs
and his driving privileges were suspended for 24 hours. • Sometime during the night of Sept. 15, Merritt RCMP were advised that a horse was stolen from the 700 Block of Coldwater Road. The horse is brown with black tail and mane and also has a white mark on the forehead. • On Sept. 18 at approximately 2 p.m., Merritt RCMP received a report of an erratic driver that had sped through a flagging crew on Highway 5A South of the Helmer Brake Check. Police located the vehicle and investigation revealed that the vehicle had been stolen from Merritt a few hours previous. If anyone has information on any of these crimes, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS or the Merritt RCMP Detachment at 378-4262.
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Mountain bike club plans work bee for Godey Trail By Jade Swartzberg THE HERALD
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Merritt’s Mountain Bike Association is hoping community members will lend a hand in maintaining the Godey Creek Trail at a work bee scheduled for Oct. 20-21. The trail, which is accessed from the British Columbia Visitor Centre and follows the creek, crossing it several times, features 15 wooden bridges, 10 of which need repair or replacement. The popular trail is used by hikers and horseback riders as well as mountain bikers. “It’s a jewel of a trail that not only locals use, but visitors and other interest groups as well,” said MMBA president Sean O’Flaherty. Made up of volunteers, the MMBA has a management contract with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources to build, maintain and manage the trails in the area. According to O’Flaherty, the local bike association was the first group in B.C. to have a management contract with the province, which was developed as a pilot project. Now, most mountain bike associations have similar agreements, he said. With funds from membership dues and trail map sales, the group sees to the upkeep of the local trails — including 10 to 12 high traffic trails and up to approximately 40 other identifiable marked trails — however, members are hoping for some community support to maintain Godey, a multi-use trail.
Ten of the 15 wooden structures along the Godey Creek Trail need repair or replacement. The Merritt Mountain Bike Association is looking for some community help. Submitted
“If it was any of our other trails, the club would just handle it ourselves,” said O’Flaherty. “Because of all the other interest groups that use the trail, it’s getting so it’s wearing out and since we’re not the only ones using it, we’re saying let’s repair it as a community.” Coralee Sarasin, on-site manager of the B.C. Visitors Centre, said her staff see visitors accessing the trails on a daily basis. “During the summer we could direct a couple of groups a day or more to the trails,” she said. “It’s a popular trail and locals use it all the time.” MMBA member Darch Osborne said the province assessed the trails this summer and noted the wooden structures, built ten years ago in some cases, needed repair or replacement.
Osborne said besides facilitating as ramps for the mountain bikers to use, the trails protect the environment from the high traffic of bikers, hikers and horses that would otherwise be crossing the creek beds. “It’s not just a hedonistic thing for bikers; it’s a nice thing for mother nature and the community,” he said. Richard Deacon, a new member of the MMBA, said he was blown away by the mountain biking infrastructure in the area when he first moved to Merritt from Vancouver. “This area has some of the best trails and mountain biking is not just about the hardcore guys who do it everyday,” he said. “It’s amazing that there are guys like this here who know where to send people and are willing to maintain
the trails, but I can’t expect a small group of people to do all the work and still benefit from it.” Deacon said the Godey project was a good opportunity for the community to take ownership of the bike trails he described as another “calling card” for Merritt. “These trails are non-exclusionary — we just happen to be the custodians — and we’re looking for volunteers,” said O’Flaherty. “We’re going to need labour to assist in restoring this important recreation trail, including carrying wood in and lifting.” The work bee is scheduled for the weekend of Oct. 20-21 and the group is looking for labour and supplies including: • a box of 4.5 inch Ardox nails, 6-inch Ardox nails, and 8-inch Ardox nails • diamond lathe or extruded mesh for grip on wet wood • two pulaskis • three rakes • three hoes • four branch clippers • two draw knives for bark • one lift of 2X6X8 lumber There are also opportunities for businesses who contribute to be recognized through trail signage, on the website (www.merrittmountainbiking.com) and in emails and newsletters. Those interested in being involved can contact the MMBA at merrittbiking@yahoo.ca, on Twitter @merrittbiking or on the Merritt Mountain Bike Association Facebook page.
RCMP seize drugs, confiscate sword from teen By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD
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Merritt RCMP seized about $4,000 worth of crack and marijuana, and $6,000 cash after entering a premises on the 2200 block of Quilchena Avenue, they announced Friday. A neighbour called the police after being concerned for the safety of the child at the home on Saturday, Sept. 8. “The child didn’t live at that residence,” Merritt
RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore said. “The parents went out and left the child with a family member who happened to live at that residence.” Police entered the home because of the safety concerns, at which time they noticed the cash and drugs. Charges weren’t laid. “They went in not looking for drugs,” she said. “They just opted to seize that because they weren’t in there with a warrant for drugs.”
She said RCMP can charge if they happen upon another illegal activity when entering a premises, but officers use their discretion. “Usually if you’re not in there for that matter, but you stumble upon something, what you would have to do is stop the investigation and backtack,” she explained. “That might involve arresting everybody, going back and getting a warrant and going in and searching based on what you saw. “Sometimes members
look at the picture and think ‘Is it worth four hours doing this, considering what the outcome would be?” Youth with sword Local police arrested a 16-year-old drunk Merritt resident after he allegedly wielded a foot-and-a-halflong sword in a fight on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at approximately 10:30 p.m. “It was believed to have been used in threats, but no one was injured or charged,” Dunsmore said.
The fight took place on the 2200 block of Coutlee Avenue. The teen was arrested and a charge of possession of a weapon used for dangerous purposes. Police held the teenager in custody until he sobered up. He was released into his mother’s custody. Police confiscated the sword. People are allowed to own swords, but not use them to threaten or hurt people.
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Council briefs from the Sept. 18 meeting Sept.18, 2012 Regular Council Meeting General Matters: 1. Mr. G. Toth, Project Director, Trans Mountain Expansion Project provided an update on the Trans Mountain project even in these very early stages of development 2. Ms. J. Starrs and Ms. S. Labermeyer presented to Council the
Community Garden Project requesting a contribution in-kind from the City for water access and fencing materials with an estimated cost of $10,000 New Business: 1. Council requested staff to advise the Nicola Valley Farmers’ Market to complete a grant-in-aid application for Council’s consideration during the 2013
budget deliberations 2. Council authorized the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to release convenant LB89835 and approved Development Permit DP2012-H for 2400 Burgess Ave. Notices of Motion: Councillor Alastair Murdoch wanted assurance that the Merritt Community Gardens
City welcomes public participation Regular Council meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2185 Voght St. Council will also hold Committee of the Whole meetings, which are slightly less formal than regular meetings, and provide for in-depth discussion of particular issues and topics. Both these meetings are open to the public. Regular Council meetings are broadcast on the Community channel by Shaw Cable. Agendas are available for viewing on the web site or at City Hall on the Friday prior to the meeting. Minutes are available on the City’s website (Documents and Forms tab) after adoption. How to address council You can make your views known to
council by writing to: City Council, City of Merritt, PO Box 189, 2185 Voght St, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8. Or, if you have views on a particular item scheduled for that evening’s regular council agenda, you may participate in the Public Input period. The Public Input period provides for ten minutes for the public to present their views on any item on that evening’s agenda before Council makes a decision. To address Council, simply print your name and the agenda item on the sign up sheet available on the podium immediately prior to the meeting. During the public input period, the Mayor will call your name and ask you to come forward to present your views. Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of two minutes and the topic must be one that is on that evening’s agenda.
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Eleven-year-old Grace Bergmann is turning a school project into a fundraising event for children in need around the world. This Saturday she is hosting a garage sale with the help of her family, and all proceeds from the sale will go towards filling shoe boxes for the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child campaign. Grace, a Grade 6 student schooled at home, needed to choose a project that would benefit a charity of her choice, explained her mother Candace Bergmann. “We do shoe boxes every year and she liked the idea of shopping for the boxes and being able to make them for children her own age.” Grace said planning the garage sale has been a lot of work. First, she designed a card, which she handed out to close family and friends, requesting donations of items to sell. Her family also asked their local congregation at the Evangelical Free Church for donations. “People from our church have been
Meriel Barber recently moved to Merritt and she said she is looking to more fully integrate First Nations pieces into the Courthouse Art Gallery. Phillip Woolgar/Herald
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donating and we’re very grateful,” said Grace. “We’re going to have quite a few tables.” This week she has been sorting out the items and putting up posters to advertise the sale. Her seven-yearold brother, Gideon, and 13-year-old sister, Rebekah, are helping the effort by running a lemonade stand and a bake sale at the same
time. Grace said the effort to plan and host the sale is worth it when she thinks of where the money is going. “We’ve done a shoe box every year and I thought of doing more, since it’s a good thing to put money towards,” she said. “People in other countries don’t have as much as us — they don’t get Christmas presents — and I don’t need the
money.” Each shoe box is typically packed with hygiene items, school supplies and personal notes, and then distributed to children in need around the world. This year, the Samaritan’s Purse expects to collect its 100 millionth shoe box gift. Grace’s garage sale will take place this Saturday from 8 - 11 a.m. at 2302 Irvine Ave.
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Arts in the Nicola Valley could receive a healthy injection of additional expertise, after the recent arrival of an award-winning artist. Meriel Barber moved from Quesnel to Merritt in June, and she has already made quite the impression. “The first place I went to was the art gallery,” she said. “I’ve also spent time at the heritage [Baillie] House and those are my two favourite places here so far.” She is now working alongside Courthouse Art Gallery director/ curator Kathi Dahlquist-Gray. She has a mission in her new role to increase the relationship between First Nation people and the gallery. When she first visited the gallery, she asked Dahlquist-Gray about the community and the two decided to work together. “I’ve been a professional artist for at least 20 years,” she said. “That’s when I started saying I’m a professional artist and it took me a couple years to stop laughing because, after all, that was quite presumptuous of me.
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HERALD OPINION One way to avoid attention “They’ve been punished by the media coverage.” This phrase, or variations of it, is often used by defence lawyers lobbying for lighter sentences for their clients. We even hear it from judges. And they all have a point… but only to a point. Indeed, anyone accused of a crime who is unlucky enough to get unwanted media attention pays a price. Some readers or viewers no doubt will rush to judgment, convinced that only the guilty get charged. Sadly, this is not always the case. Innocent people – and all are deemed innocent until proven guilty, in the eyes of our system – suffer from that same system in which justice is meant to be conducted in public. However, once a guilty plea is entered or a conviction rendered, it should be incumbent on the courts to consider any suffering caused by public scrutiny to be off limits when sentencing. Recently, the lawyer for confessed dog thief Louise Reid told the judge that a news article on her involvement in stealing dogs was posted on a bulletin board at her work; and a front-page story appeared in the newspaper her granddaughter delivers. We can only hope Judge Peder Gulbransen did not consider that as “punishment” when he gave her a one-year probation and ordered her to pay $2,500 in restitution, as the dog was never returned. The argument in court is almost always along the lines that news reports caused the offender embarrassment. The question that must be asked is, what exactly did the guilty parties think would happen? Did they only decide to break the law because they thought no one would find out? The media exists to inform the public of what is happening in their communities; to help recognize those who do well and hold accountable those who choose to act outside the law. There is a simple way to minimize the discomfort: don’t break the law. – Black Press
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Thanks for trusting me with your stories JADE SWARTZBERG Merritt HERALD For the last few days I’ve been mulling over what I should write about in my final column as the editor of the Merritt Herald. My life over the last two years flashed before my eyes and I thought of all the great people I’ve been able to meet and all the
fun experiences I’ve had, like portraying Lilly Priest in Happy 100 Merritt, or competing in the Nicola Valley Farmers’ Market corn eating contest for three years in a row and finally winning. Then, this morning, I received an email from someone who told me I was leaving Merritt in shame unless I wrote an apology about an article we had printed that he didn’t like. Immediately my happy memory bubble deflated. In a small town it’s easy to make friends, but it’s also easy to make enemies, especially when you work
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in the media. Newspapers exist to inform the public and to help make citizens aware of what is happening in the community. This information enables people to make better decisions and more effectively participate in the community. As reporters, we strive to provide fact-based, objective information that is relevent. We also try to ask questions that will hold governing bodies accountable. The newspaper does not simply exist as a community service to promote the city and various groups within the community.
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When there are good news stories, we are happy to share them, but we aren’t going to hesitate about sharing news that might be perceived as negative if it’s in the public interest to share it. (In my experience, this tends to upset people who are primarily concerned with promoting the city or their own interests.) In portraying news as honestly as we can, reporters are able to provide the first draft of local history. Overall, I am proud of the work that I’ve done and I don’t think I would change very many of the choices I’ve made. There
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are of course stories I would haved liked to write, but I did my best with the time and resources that were available. I’ve appreciated the opportunity to act as a voice of the Merritt Herald. Thank you for consenting to interviews and trusting me with your opinions and your stories. When I first arrived in Merritt and breathed a lung full of sawdust I wondered what I had gotten myself into, but I embraced the experience and so many people welcomed me. Now, as I go, I’ll be leaving a piece of my heart in the Nicola Valley.
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THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE Members of the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donate 1,232 pounds of food to representatives from the Nicola Valley and District Food Bank. The food was collected from throughout the community during the BC Thanksgiving Food Drive on Sept. 15. Members dropped off bags (donated by Cooper’s Foods) at homes throughout the community and collected 185 of them a week later. Around the province, over 352,588 pounds of food were collected for 50 B.C. food banks. Last year, Merritt contributed 975 pounds of food. Submitted
Apalled at Merritt smart meter coverage Dear Editor: Re: Smart Meter chairman presents in Merritt, Sept. 20 article I am thoroughly disgusted and appalled at the lack of professional journalism displayed by your reporter’s coverage of the above noted presentation. Please note that your reporter, Phillip Woolgar, wrote an outlandish and distorted article that I feel was intentionally done to misinform, mislead, and to manipulate our local readers’ point of view in regard to smart meters and wireless technology. I think the term for this is called “cherry picking” selective information to influence/ manipulate public opinion.
The Merritt Herald was invited to attend the aforementioned smart meter presentation. Your reporter, Mr. Woolgar was incorrect citing that the World Health Organization (WHO) “confirm that wireless meters don’t pose a health risk.” The fact is that the WHO, on May 21, 2011, listed RF EMF, which includes the microwave frequencies that wireless meters use to communicate, as a possible Class 2B carcinogenic. Other toxic agents in this class include lead, DDT, chlordane, diesel exhaust to name but a few. It was a very shoddy move to “slip” in BC Hydro’s talking head Gary Murphy’s propaganda into
the report. There are so many misleading and inaccurate statements in the article which I cannot go into because of your papers word limitation, re. letters. In conclusion, if for nothing else, I believe the Merritt Herald should write a retraction on the findings of the World Health Organization as cited above. Deborah Rose Merritt, B.C. Editor’s Note: According to its website, the World Health Organization established the International EMF Project to assess the scientific evidence of possible health effects of EMF in 1996. In June
2011, the WHO published a fact sheet outlining the risks associated with EMF in mobile phones. Because many cancers are not detected until many years after the interactions that led to tumours, studies can only assess those cancers that become evident within shorter periods of time. However, results of animal studies consistently show no increased cancer risk for long-term exposure to radiofrequency fields. The fact sheet states: “IARC has classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B), a category used when a causal association is considered credible, but when chance, bias or confounding cannot be ruled out with reasonable confidence.”
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Will getting firewood test your manhood?
DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN Although the number of people burning wood to heat their homes is getting less every year, the actual collection of the wood still seems to cause an increase in the number of people entering my office with low back pain. I will use an example of a man who practically crawled into my office this month after attempting to collect some firewood. Collecting firewood allows many a man to fulfill their primal urges of hunting and gathering. Like a caveman
sharpening his spear, he had sharpened his weapons (axe, chainsaw). This pre-hunt ritual occurred while the next generation of hunters, his son, watched in awe. After pleading ignorance about requiring a permit from the Ministry of Forests, he drove around in the forest until he found that perfect tree. Once found, the tree was butchered into pieces. While still under a natural adrenalin rush from the hunt, coupled with the need to demonstrate his Hercules-like strength to his son, he felt invincible. He proceeded to repetitively lift the massive pieces into his pick-up truck. The hunt was proceeding just as planned, until…. Just as he picked up the last piece, he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. It then shot from his back to his right hip
and groin. While dropping to his hands and knees, the piece of wood he was holding fell and landed heavily on his big toe. Once the pain in the toe subsided, the pain from his right hip and groin began to spread into his right testicle and lower leg. Not only was his ability to hunt and gather suddenly disappearing before his eyes, but now his manlihood was also in jeopardy. Covered in sawdust and giving off a distinct odor of chainsaw oil with a hint of freshly cut pine, he crept into my office one hour later. He had sprained the joints in his lower back. The resulting inflammation then irritated the nerves that exit between each of his vertebrae and then combine to form the sciatic nerve. With chiropractic treatment and modifying his activities, he was
back to normal within a week or two. To prevent the rest of you men from having your hunting/gathering abilities decimated, as well as having your manhood tested, I will review a few “back safety” tips when collecting firewood. First, find a tree that is accessible by your truck so that you will not have to carry the pieces over uneven ground. Second, cut the tree into shorter pieces. They will be lighter to lift and easier to split. When lifting each piece, keep your lower back straight and lift with your legs. Third, when tossing the pieces into the truck, do not twist your back. Fourth, do not try to collect the entire winter’s supply in one weekend. If you are like the average person, this is not an activity your body is used to doing. Fifth, do not use
an axe that is too heavy. You will not be able to control it properly that one time when your aim is a little off. Finally, see your chiropractor a few weeks before you go out to collect firewood. This will allow the chiropractor to identify and correct any low back issues so that when you do challenge your back, it is ready for it. For free stretches that would help limber the muscles and joints of your back prior to attempting any physical activity, log onto our website: www.merrittchiro.com. Nicola Valley Chiropractic 2076A Granite Ave. P.O. Box 909 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Ph: (250) 378-5456 Email: info@merrittchiro. com Website: www.merrittchiro.com
How could Eastern medicine diagnose illnesses?
DR. HONG CHUNG Merritt ACUPUNCTURE When a patient first comes in, they are asked several questions by the practitioner, such as chief complaints, duration of the illness, the patient’s thoughts on its etiology, past family history, their living environment, occupation and age. An assessment of their tongue and pulse follows and then the patient is asked to lie down on their stomach or back,
and then certain areas of the body are palpated. Thus begins the treatment. Many ask how a practitioner can make a diagnosis and treat it so quickly without having to do any laboratory tests such as blood and stool samples, X-rays, CT’s and MRI’s. Traditionally, there are four main components to making a diagnosis in Eastern medicine. These are: looking (visual inspection); listening and smelling; inquiry; and touching (pulse-taking and palpation). In this type of assessment, tongue diagnosis and pulse-taking are not only the most unique methods in Eastern medicine but they are also the
most commonly used. The state of the tongue can be representative of the state of internal organs and bodily fluids. For example, a red tongue is indicative of much internal heat, and a pale tongue can indicate a lack of energy and tendency to be cold internally. A red-edged tongue suggests problems with the liver, while redness on the tip can be associated with heart problems. Greyness of the root of the tongue can point to less-than-optimal functioning of the kidneys. A grey or black tongue requires immediate attention. A curled or twisted tongue can be associated with risks of paralysis. People are fascinated by the use of pulse read-
ings in Eastern medicine. However, pulse reading has been effectively used for many centuries, and there are professional literature records of it which date back to around 200 AD. There are 28 types of pulses that can express the internal state of our bodies. Typically, the pulse is read on both wrists in three locations called Chun, Guan and Chi. Understanding all 28 types is extremely difficult, but even just understanding their characteristics, such as floating, deep, slow, fast, slippery, taut, can be of use in treatment. Skeptics question the accuracy of diagnosis from such methods. Modern diagnostic
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Rhino stolen from barn near Mamit Lake By Jade Swartzberg THE HERALD
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Logan Lake RCMP are seeking information about a dark green Rhino 450 offroad vehicle that was stolen from a barn near Mamit Lake last week. RCMP say the theft occurred between 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 21, and 2 p.m. on Sept. 22, and that suspects would have driven the vehicle
on Highway 97C for a short period after it was stolen. “The Rhino had been placed in a barn for safe keeping and the suspects walked down a long rural driveway, entered through a fence, opened the barn and took the off-road vehicle,” states an RCMP press release. The suspects also let the owner’s animals out of the fenced area when they
opened the gate to access the barn. The Rhino has several distinct characteristics including: • The right side of the windshield has a patch repair that uses two pieces of Plexiglas to make the repair • The right tail light is broken • Equipment in the vehicle includes a German axe • The front has a
Champion winch where the remote comes to the front under the hood • Four new tires covered in mud. Police are asking anyone with information about the vehicle’s whereabouts to contact the Logan Lake RCMP at 250-523-6222 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. “It may show up for sale on the Internet or other locations,” said the release.
traits will have their licence numbers turned over to the RCMP for action. We are also part of the Municipal Emergency Program and will be utilized as directed by the authorities. We want and need more volunteers. Our members come from a variety of backgrounds — from retired folks to working parents, male and female. We meet at the firehall training room on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. At this time, the members are able to choose the dates and times of their patrol duties. Any further information can be obtained from Jim Simms, president, Bruce MacLennan, the interim president, Mike Maloney, vice-president, Ray Town, treasurer, or the RCMP detachment at 250- 523-6222. Submitted
October 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity United Church Hall The meeting is open to everyone who is interested in Ànding out about the Transit System in Merritt. You must be a member in good standing and hold a 2012 membership to vote. Memberships are available by calling 250 378-4080 or by signing up at the meeting. Your application will then be brought forward at the next regular meeting. Membership fee is $ 5.00 per year.
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Lederhosen expected at Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest on Friday By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD
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Merritt’s Knights of Columbus are raising their glasses for the third annual Oktoberfest that is set to kick off tomorrow (Friday). The event will feature the Richmondbased German-style band Silverstars, which performs classic polka music and rock ‘n’ roll. “We’ve had them for two years now,” said Grand Knight Lea Mack. “They play to the crowd. Whoever is dancing to the music, they play to them.” The evening will also feature a German dance competition. “People wear lederhosen and they have a contest of who does it the best and they get free beer,” he explained. “It’s just a bunch of fun.” Rouladen will also be served, which is bratwurst and sauerkraut, traditional German foods. A yodeling contest and door prizes are also organized. The Knights of Columbus has hosted the local Oktoberfest for the last three years, and crowds of about 300 people usually show up. “We’ve been sold out for the last two years and we are going pretty good right now,” Mack said. The Knights chose to celebrate on Friday because it was the best time available to rent the Civic Centre to facilitate the party. The German tradition usually begins in September and ends in early October. The concert is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $30 each and can be purchased by calling Mack at 250-315-7770 or 250378-4572. People can also pick them up at Brambles Bakery and Cafe at 2151 Quilchena Ave. German Oktoberfest In Munich, Germany, the Oktoberfest festival lasts 16 days, from late
September to the first weekend in October. The event is the
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Garlic Fest returns to the Valley After a one-year hiatus, the bulbs will burst again in Lower Nicola By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD
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The Lower Nicola Garlic Festival and Antique Tractor Show is set to take place at the new Smith Pioneer Park on Aberdeen Road Saturday and Sunday. The festival took a hiatus last September after the amount of work involved with washing and preparing the garlic became too much to handle. Husband and wife team, Becky and Pete Ratzlaff, are bringing it back this weekend with a new look, location and with more help. Now, the event has seven sponsors, including the ThompsonNicola Regional District. “We just want this to keep getting bigger and bigger,” Becky said. “A lot of people
gave us donations this year, which really helped.” In previous years, the pair have spent up to 100 hours preparing in the month leading up to the festival, with some of the work including preparing dishes and washing garlic. The festival features about 500 pounds of garlic, some of which is made into offbeat concoctions. Some years have featured garlic ice cream. More traditional creations are garlic mustard, relish and powder. Since 2007, the Vintage Car Club has showcased its vehicles and will return this year, and there will be much more room at the new Smith Pioneer Park location. The park has undergone an extensive
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upgrade since May when the the province dedicated $214,000 to recreation additions from a $30-million Community Recreation Program grant. The TNRD contributed $35,000 at the time of the announcement. “They said they’d have it ready for us and it’s looking good,” Becky said. The Car Club has a 1925 Model T truck
and a 1930 Model A Roadster it aims to put on display at the show. Garlic bannock, face painting, antique tractors, stationary engines, old cars and music are also planned. The festival features contests for best garlic braid, garlic jingle and garlic dish. “You can bring the dish down on Sunday for judging,” Becky said. “We are also hav-
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FEATURE HOMES Nice piece of land with a good sized two level home ome in Lower Nicola (Mer(M M ritt). Large fenced yard has established fruit trees and ornamentals. 36x12 covered deck overlooking backyard plus a very nice ce patio area towards side yard. Home has two bedrooms up, master with 2 piece ensuite and a well sized kitchen with a good amount of cupboard and d counter space. Basement has another bedroom and den/bedroom down plus a large family room and workshop area. Great space for the kids and d the toys.
$275,000.
M 3811
NEW LISTINGS LOGAN LAKE
CACHE CREEK
ASHCROFT
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Completely redone & gorgeous New windows, siding, roof, h/w tank New kitchen, floors & electrical Solarium off dinrm, the list goes on….
M 3817
$255,000
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Great starter or investment 5 bdrms on lge corner lot New kitch, bathrms, flring throughout New h/e furnace, a/c roof, windows…
M 3818
$221,500
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Well maintained 1 owner home 7 bdrms & 4 baths + 2 bdrm legal ste New flring, h/w tank & boiler Mbdrm w/ w/i closet, full enste w/ Jacuzzi
M 3819
$299,900
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NOW LET US HELP YOU BUY
Striving for perfection?? Home of distinction Custom quality construction 3036sqft on 1.9 acres Heated oversized garage Master on main w/ enste
M 3820
At Royal LePage Merritt Helping you is what we do!
$525,000
NEW PRICE
• 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
• Ground level 1 bdrm condo • Vinyl dbl glazed windows, in ste laundry • Parking right out front • Low monthly maintenance fee M 3738
$75,900
• Bright & open describe this 2 bdrm, 1 bath home • Laminate flring, skylight, lge bdrms • Open kitchen, dinrm & lvgrm • Lge yd w/ mature trees M 3755
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$35,000
2 bdrms in strata bldg Central location Laminate flring New roof this year
M 3486
• Well kept 3 bedroom manufactured home • 18x20 interlocking driveway • 6 appliances, newer paint & flooring • Garden area, 2 decks, storage shed M 3607
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$79,900
$44,000
Under new management 1 bdrm apartment Stratified building Centrally located $76,900 M3525
M 3525
$76,900
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Rent to own considered Buy your own home Nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath home Appliances included
M 3270
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$49,900
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
• 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
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$58,000
3 bdrms & full bath on upper flr Lvg rm, kitch & laundry on main Laminate flring & paint in last 4 yrs Vinyl windows & recent roofing $113,000 M3720
M 3720
$113,000
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REAL ESTATE REVIEW
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M E R R I T T
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Long term tenant for the investor 2 bdrms & bath on main Full unfinished basement w/ laundry Front driveway + lane access/tons of rm for cars & toys M 3797 $120,000
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Cute & cozy 3 bdrm bungalow Huge 51x150’ lot Covered deck to enjoy the mtn views
M 3807
$120,000
Tom McDonagh Broker
1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 • Fax: 250-378-6184
www.royallepage.ca/merritt
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2+ bdrm home on a good sized lot Open plan for kitch, dinrm & lvgrm Roof, electrical approval Fully fenced yard & lots of parking
M 3814
$125,000
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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
250-378-6181
www.realtor.ca
$137,900
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
• 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
Karen Bonneteau Sales Rep
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2 bedroom Rancher on a quiet street Electrical upgrade last 5 yrs New vinyl windows & siding New flring, new kitch cabinets, reno’ed bathrm M 3718 $139,000
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Unique layout that awaits your touch 2 lots, 2 titles Detached double garage Central location provides easy access
M 3792
$147,500
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Close to schools, parks & downtown Fully fenced & landscaped Basement is unfinished Great starter home
M 3751
$149,500
Lynda Property Manager
250-378-6181
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Nice 3, possible 4 bdrm, 2 bath home Double lot for large yard Large kitchen, wet bar, gas fireplace Totally fenced yard w/ lots of extra parking M 3791 $158,000
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Main house + bachelor house on 1 lot 22x22 garage on 2nd lot Main house has 100 amp upgrade Garage is wired & heated
M 3744
• 2 bdrm garden ste in McCallum Gardens • 6 appliances, elec. fireplace • Skylight & vaulted ceiling • Enclosed patio, gazebo & more! M 3795 $164,500
$160,000
LOGAN LAKE • • • •
Covered parking Galley kitch w/ appl & skylite Patio doors from 2nd bdrm or den Nicola River in the back
M 3365
$165,000
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SxS duplex w/ reno’s Lam flring, paint, vinyl windows Front driveway + lots of parking Shared garage & shed
M 3813
$192,000
• Wonderful home in LN comes w/ 5 appl. • 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 $194,500
• Sunvalley Court-2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse • End unit-includes all appliances • PRICED TO SELL!! • 24 hour notice required
M 3741
$199,900
• Beautifully landscaped & good sized deck • Upgrade vinyl windows & siding • New roof, 200 amp service, alarm system • Interior has new finish throughout
M 3761
$206,500
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Family friendly neighborhood!! 5 bdrm, 2 bath home is close to schools Huge b/yard is fenced w/ garden area Newer vinyl windows & furnace upgrade
M 3786
$213,000
• Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse • Heat pump, a/c, high efficient appliances • Gas fireplace & many extras • Low maintenance property
M 3729
$217,000
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Bench location 4 bedroom, 2 bath family home Close to schools & parks Priced to sell!!
M 3689
$235,000
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Wide open space is your backyard view 3 bdrm, 1 bath family home Large .23 acre lot Lots of room for toys & RV’s
M 3764
$239,000 • Well maintained, secure bldging • Updated condo, central location • Strata incl heat h/w, cable, caretaker & yd maint. • Small pets allowed
M 3808
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Excellent Bench location 4 bdrms-lge private bkyd New flring in lvgrm & hallways Lge kitchen open to diningrm
M 3816
$248,000
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Nice family home on a good street 3 bdrms up, good size lvgrm & dinrm Kitchen has newer cabinets Possible in-law suite
M 3716
$255,000
• 3 bdrm, possible 4, 2 bath Bench family home • New flring in lvgrm & hallway • Private deck for BBQ’s • Large .32 acre corner lot
M 3798
$269,000
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2 level home in Lower Nicola Lge fenced yd w/ fruit trees 36x12 covered deck + nice patio area 2bdrms up/1 down, master has enste Finished bsmt w/ famrm & w/s area
M 3811
$275,000
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Well kept home on cul-de-sac street Varnished oak staircase at entry Kitchen has hand crafted birch cabinets Wonderful garden spaces, sun deck & large front lawn
M 3735
$276,000
• Unique & tasteful 4 bdrm, 2 bath family home • H/water on demand & central a/c • Hardwood flrs & bright open design • Beautifully l/scaped yd w/ private patio
M 3794
$285,000
• Beautifully done completely reno’ed home • Central air, gas furnace • New roof, windows & more • 220 electrical in new detached shop
M 3804
$285,000
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Quiet acre a short drive out of town Open floor plan Master enste & w/I closet Full bsmt w/ recrm, 3rd bdrm & bathrm
M 3781
$330,000
Dream kitch w/ granite counters New high end bathrooms Totally renovated home Fenced with pool
M 3803
• Wonderful family home on quiet culde-sac • 4 bdrms, 2 baths + enste + 2 bdrm legal ste • New roof, h/w tank 2 yrs old • Lge 2 car garage, fenced bkyd w/ deck M 3727 $349,000
• Relax in the pool • 3 lge bdrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings • Lots of renos, over 14,00sqft lot U/g sprinklers • Lge sundeck w/ great views of valley & city M 3529 $359,000
• Main has 3 bdrms, 3 baths, open kitch/ lvgrm • 9’ ceilings, maple cabinets/granite counter tops • Bsmt has 2 bdrm legal ste, rec/games room • HST paid!! M 3732 $359,500
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Do you want comfort?? Open floor plan, crown mouldings Quality appliances & light fixtures Cherry h/wood flring w/ Travertine tiles
M 3664
$369,000
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Investors, take note** 4 plex with 2 lots Large 2, 3 bdrm & 2, 2 bdrm stes Close to schools & parks
M 3769
$399,900
• Spectacular panoramic views & beautiful sunsets • 3 bdrms (possible 4), 3 bath home w/ in-law ste • 5 acres w/ large 4 acre fenced area • 24x36 garage/shop, 60 US gpm well, great water M 3765 $429,000
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Most amazing views Huge shop Updated, one level home Near Mamette Lake
M 3801
$435,000
M 3440
$459,900
M 3782
$519,000
• New residential lots in a nice part of Merritt • Located in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent setting • Fully serviced including curbs & storm drain • All prepaid by the developer M 3692 $57,000
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Views of the Nicola Valley Walking trails & shopping nearby All services are u/g & at lot line One of Merritt’s preferred neighborhoods
M 3758
$67,000
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Fully serviced R-2 lot Close to schools & downtown Bring your bldg ideas Trades considered
M 3274
$72,900
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Good sized lot Ok for double wide City services @ prop line Mountain view in a quiet area
M 3534
$79,000
• Beautiful river view lot close to downtown • Nice, quiet neighborhood • The uncompromised view never to change
M 3707
$89,000
• One of a kind lot in Lower Nicola • Cleared & level in an incredibly quiet location • Water serviced by Lower Nicola Water Works • Approved for septic & HST already paid M 3746 $99,000
$165,000
Guichon Creek flows thru property Lots of grass for grazing Farm setting Easy access
M 3810 • Totally finished 4 level split • Gourmet kitch, security system • Beautifully l/scaped w/ terracing, fencing • U/g sprinklers, 40’ RV parking
M 3809
$144,000
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Fabulous views 4 bdrm home In-law basement suite Laminate floors, central vac and more
M 3802
$210,000
• Executive 5 bdrm, 4 bath family home • Amazing chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops • Low maintenance landscaping-lane access • Inground pool & private backyard M 3701 $439,000
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• Need space? - Got it!! • 6 bdrms, 5.5 baths-luxurious master bdrm • Dream kitchen, lge games rm, bar rm w/ bar • Large 3 bay garage-RV parking
2 bdrm, 2 bath manufactured home Sits on its own lot Open floor plan, upgraded appliances Stop renting-build equity
• Amazing new 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher w/ open flr plan • Extras include: 10’ ceilings, lge kitch, crown moldings • 5 quality new appl, gas f/p in lvg rm • Backyd totally fenced, landscaped & 18.5x12 deck M 3762 $334,900
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• Main 3 bdrms, 3 baths, open kitch/lvgrm • 9’ ceilings, maple cabinets/granite counter tops • Bsmt has 2 bdrm legal ste, rec/games room • HST paid!! M 3731 $339,500
$128,000
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$249,000
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Great starter or retirement home 2 lots for the price of 1 4 bdrms, 2 bathrooms Beautiful views
M 3805
$279,900
Extra lge double lot 2 city water & sewage hookups Private setting, flat site Easy access w/ paved roads
M 3495
$100,000
NEW PRICE • • • •
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Nicola Lakeshore Estates Amazing lake view lot in Phase 2 Build your dream home Tons of recreation to choose from!!
M 3749
$165,000
• Private & tranquil describes this 26+ acre lot with amazing view • Located in the beautiful Sunshine Valley • Bring you building ideas!
M 3766
$189,000
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.76 acre riverfront building lot The location is second to none 260+ feet of river frontage Quiet cul-de-sac, bring your building ideas!!
M 3780
$199,000
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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
$205,000
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Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake 3km to Quilchena Hotel Close to Merritt & Kamloops Private access to lake
M 3478
$349,000
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60 acres of seclusion & privacy Endless trails surrounded by Crown land Land is fenced 10 kms from the paved highway
M 3815
$599,000
• 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
• Amazing opportunity in downtown Merritt • 12,000sqft commercial building for purchase or lease @ $6/sqft • Over 10,500sqft of retail space • Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue M 3697 $850,000
Spacious 4 bdrm home Family neighborhood, awesome deck Huge Jacuzzi tub & pool table All appliances & window coverings
M 3806
$258,000
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Peace and tranquility on a 1.27 acres Park like setting 3 bdrm rural retreat Detached garage
M 3800
$385,000
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THURSDAY, September 27, 2012
THURSDAY, September 27, 2012 • 15 THURSD
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REAL ESTATE REVIEW
Helping you is what we do.™ Phone: 250-378-6181
M E R R I T T
• • • •
Long term tenant for the investor 2 bdrms & bath on main Full unfinished basement w/ laundry Front driveway + lane access/tons of rm for cars & toys M 3797 $120,000
• • • •
Cute & cozy 3 bdrm bungalow Huge 51x150’ lot Covered deck to enjoy the mtn views
M 3807
$120,000
Tom McDonagh Broker
1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 • Fax: 250-378-6184
www.royallepage.ca/merritt
• • • •
2+ bdrm home on a good sized lot Open plan for kitch, dinrm & lvgrm Roof, electrical approval Fully fenced yard & lots of parking
M 3814
$125,000
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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
250-378-6181
www.realtor.ca
$137,900
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
• 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
Karen Bonneteau Sales Rep
• • • •
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
• • • •
Unique layout that awaits your touch 2 lots, 2 titles Detached double garage Central location provides easy access
M 3792
$147,500
• • • •
Close to schools, parks & downtown Fully fenced & landscaped Basement is unfinished Great starter home
M 3751
$149,500
Lynda Property Manager
250-378-6181
• • • •
Nice 3, possible 4 bdrm, 2 bath home Double lot for large yard Large kitchen, wet bar, gas fireplace Totally fenced yard w/ lots of extra parking M 3791 $158,000
• • • •
Main house + bachelor house on 1 lot 22x22 garage on 2nd lot Main house has 100 amp upgrade Garage is wired & heated
M 3744
• 2 bdrm garden ste in McCallum Gardens • 6 appliances, elec. fireplace • Skylight & vaulted ceiling • Enclosed patio, gazebo & more! M 3795 $164,500
$160,000
LOGAN LAKE • • • •
Covered parking Galley kitch w/ appl & skylite Patio doors from 2nd bdrm or den Nicola River in the back
M 3365
$165,000
• • • •
SxS duplex w/ reno’s Lam flring, paint, vinyl windows Front driveway + lots of parking Shared garage & shed
M 3813
$192,000
• Wonderful home in LN comes w/ 5 appl. • 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 $194,500
• Sunvalley Court-2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse • End unit-includes all appliances • PRICED TO SELL!! • 24 hour notice required
M 3741
$199,900
• Beautifully landscaped & good sized deck • Upgrade vinyl windows & siding • New roof, 200 amp service, alarm system • Interior has new finish throughout
M 3761
$206,500
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Family friendly neighborhood!! 5 bdrm, 2 bath home is close to schools Huge b/yard is fenced w/ garden area Newer vinyl windows & furnace upgrade
M 3786
$213,000
• Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse • Heat pump, a/c, high efficient appliances • Gas fireplace & many extras • Low maintenance property
M 3729
$217,000
• • • •
Bench location 4 bedroom, 2 bath family home Close to schools & parks Priced to sell!!
M 3689
$235,000
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Wide open space is your backyard view 3 bdrm, 1 bath family home Large .23 acre lot Lots of room for toys & RV’s
M 3764
$239,000 • Well maintained, secure bldging • Updated condo, central location • Strata incl heat h/w, cable, caretaker & yd maint. • Small pets allowed
M 3808
• • • •
Excellent Bench location 4 bdrms-lge private bkyd New flring in lvgrm & hallways Lge kitchen open to diningrm
M 3816
$248,000
• • • •
Nice family home on a good street 3 bdrms up, good size lvgrm & dinrm Kitchen has newer cabinets Possible in-law suite
M 3716
$255,000
• 3 bdrm, possible 4, 2 bath Bench family home • New flring in lvgrm & hallway • Private deck for BBQ’s • Large .32 acre corner lot
M 3798
$269,000
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2 level home in Lower Nicola Lge fenced yd w/ fruit trees 36x12 covered deck + nice patio area 2bdrms up/1 down, master has enste Finished bsmt w/ famrm & w/s area
M 3811
$275,000
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Well kept home on cul-de-sac street Varnished oak staircase at entry Kitchen has hand crafted birch cabinets Wonderful garden spaces, sun deck & large front lawn
M 3735
$276,000
• Unique & tasteful 4 bdrm, 2 bath family home • H/water on demand & central a/c • Hardwood flrs & bright open design • Beautifully l/scaped yd w/ private patio
M 3794
$285,000
• Beautifully done completely reno’ed home • Central air, gas furnace • New roof, windows & more • 220 electrical in new detached shop
M 3804
$285,000
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Quiet acre a short drive out of town Open floor plan Master enste & w/I closet Full bsmt w/ recrm, 3rd bdrm & bathrm
M 3781
$330,000
Dream kitch w/ granite counters New high end bathrooms Totally renovated home Fenced with pool
M 3803
• Wonderful family home on quiet culde-sac • 4 bdrms, 2 baths + enste + 2 bdrm legal ste • New roof, h/w tank 2 yrs old • Lge 2 car garage, fenced bkyd w/ deck M 3727 $349,000
• Relax in the pool • 3 lge bdrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings • Lots of renos, over 14,00sqft lot U/g sprinklers • Lge sundeck w/ great views of valley & city M 3529 $359,000
• Main has 3 bdrms, 3 baths, open kitch/ lvgrm • 9’ ceilings, maple cabinets/granite counter tops • Bsmt has 2 bdrm legal ste, rec/games room • HST paid!! M 3732 $359,500
• • • •
Do you want comfort?? Open floor plan, crown mouldings Quality appliances & light fixtures Cherry h/wood flring w/ Travertine tiles
M 3664
$369,000
• • • •
Investors, take note** 4 plex with 2 lots Large 2, 3 bdrm & 2, 2 bdrm stes Close to schools & parks
M 3769
$399,900
• Spectacular panoramic views & beautiful sunsets • 3 bdrms (possible 4), 3 bath home w/ in-law ste • 5 acres w/ large 4 acre fenced area • 24x36 garage/shop, 60 US gpm well, great water M 3765 $429,000
• • • •
Most amazing views Huge shop Updated, one level home Near Mamette Lake
M 3801
$435,000
M 3440
$459,900
M 3782
$519,000
• New residential lots in a nice part of Merritt • Located in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent setting • Fully serviced including curbs & storm drain • All prepaid by the developer M 3692 $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
M 3758
$67,000
• • • •
Fully serviced R-2 lot Close to schools & downtown Bring your bldg ideas Trades considered
M 3274
$72,900
• • • •
Good sized lot Ok for double wide City services @ prop line Mountain view in a quiet area
M 3534
$79,000
• Beautiful river view lot close to downtown • Nice, quiet neighborhood • The uncompromised view never to change
M 3707
$89,000
• One of a kind lot in Lower Nicola • Cleared & level in an incredibly quiet location • Water serviced by Lower Nicola Water Works • Approved for septic & HST already paid M 3746 $99,000
$165,000
Guichon Creek flows thru property Lots of grass for grazing Farm setting Easy access
M 3810 • Totally finished 4 level split • Gourmet kitch, security system • Beautifully l/scaped w/ terracing, fencing • U/g sprinklers, 40’ RV parking
M 3809
$144,000
• • • •
Fabulous views 4 bdrm home In-law basement suite Laminate floors, central vac and more
M 3802
$210,000
• Executive 5 bdrm, 4 bath family home • Amazing chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops • Low maintenance landscaping-lane access • Inground pool & private backyard M 3701 $439,000
• • • •
• Need space? - Got it!! • 6 bdrms, 5.5 baths-luxurious master bdrm • Dream kitchen, lge games rm, bar rm w/ bar • Large 3 bay garage-RV parking
2 bdrm, 2 bath manufactured home Sits on its own lot Open floor plan, upgraded appliances Stop renting-build equity
• Amazing new 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher w/ open flr plan • Extras include: 10’ ceilings, lge kitch, crown moldings • 5 quality new appl, gas f/p in lvg rm • Backyd totally fenced, landscaped & 18.5x12 deck M 3762 $334,900
• • • •
• Main 3 bdrms, 3 baths, open kitch/lvgrm • 9’ ceilings, maple cabinets/granite counter tops • Bsmt has 2 bdrm legal ste, rec/games room • HST paid!! M 3731 $339,500
$128,000
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$249,000
• • • •
Great starter or retirement home 2 lots for the price of 1 4 bdrms, 2 bathrooms Beautiful views
M 3805
$279,900
Extra lge double lot 2 city water & sewage hookups Private setting, flat site Easy access w/ paved roads
M 3495
$100,000
NEW PRICE • • • •
• • • •
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
$205,000
• • • •
Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake 3km to Quilchena Hotel Close to Merritt & Kamloops Private access to lake
M 3478
$349,000
• • • •
60 acres of seclusion & privacy Endless trails surrounded by Crown land Land is fenced 10 kms from the paved highway
M 3815
$599,000
• 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
• Amazing opportunity in downtown Merritt • 12,000sqft commercial building for purchase or lease @ $6/sqft • Over 10,500sqft of retail space • Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue M 3697 $850,000
Spacious 4 bdrm home Family neighborhood, awesome deck Huge Jacuzzi tub & pool table All appliances & window coverings
M 3806
$258,000
• • • •
Peace and tranquility on a 1.27 acres Park like setting 3 bdrm rural retreat Detached garage
M 3800
$385,000
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Described by some as Bob Dylan with Pink Floyd guitar solos, Chris Brock says his music doesn’t really fit into one genre. “There’s a mix of folk and rock, but I don’t really like to follow any formulas,� says the musician who was born and raised in Merritt. With over 90 original songs in his repertoire and a passion for music, Brock will be playing his first concert with a full band in his hometown next month. Sponsored by the SaySo Expression Society, the concert will take place at the Culture Club on Granite Ave on Oct. 26 at 9 p.m., with doors opening at 8 p.m. “He’s our most
requested SaySo [open mic night] performer,� said SaySo volunteer Amber Bolitho. “We get requests from teenagers as well as senior citizens.� Brock says he’s still not used to the spotlight, but he’s thrilled that his first full concert will be in Merritt. He started playing bass guitar in band in Grade 7 and played throughout high school, also participating in the jazz band and jazz choir offered at Merritt Secondary School. Brock even had the opportunity to arrange some of the songs they performed, which is where his drive to write music came from, he says. As a musician, he gives a lot of credit to MSS teacher Brian Cargnelli. “He was the first
person who made it clear to me; if I wanted to go somewhere, I could,� said Brock. “I don’t know if he realizes how much he’s still a part of [my music].� After graduation, Brock moved to Kamloops where he studied computer systems operation, business and technical writing at Thompson Rivers University. He said the school offered limited music classes at the time so he challenged the music theory classes and began working on his skills independently. “I basically struck out on my own — I started recording in my room and I haven’t stopped,� he said. He’s written over 90 songs and recorded about 40 of them. “I don’t have a specific writing style,� said Brock, who hosts
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TV networks ban hunting shows OTHMAR VOHRINGER The OUTDOORSMAN Two weeks ago Shaw Media and Global TV announced that as of Dec. 30, all hunting shows on their Canada-wide TV network will be cancelled. While the network certainly can construct their programming as they see fit — after all it is their company — in this case the decision seems somehow very biased. Hunting is an integral part of our Canadian culture and the three affected shows, The Canadian Tradition, Canada In The Rough and Hunter & Angler TV did a great job of highlighting this fact. The shows also promoted hunting for what it is — one of Canada’s driving forces behind sound science-based wildlife and habitat conservation, a sector of society that contributes nationwide more than $6 billion to conservation and the economy, combined with $8 billion to the shooting and recreational business that supports
100,000 jobs across Canada. These hunting programs are hugely popular and not only with the hunting community. Many nonhunters watch these programs as well and learned for the first time that hunters are not the disrespecting Bambi-killers that are so often portrayed by the animal rights movement. According to my information, the hunting shows each generated something in the order of 2 million viewers. A year ago, the head honcho of Shaw Media praised the hunting shows as a “truly Canadian tradition” and he even accepted an award as a Canadian Conservation Partner. So, why make this decision to cancel the shows? After a bit of digging it became obvious what motivated this ignorant decision. The notorious animal rights organization, the Vancouver Humane Society (VHS), (not to be confused with an animal welfare organization) claims that they sent a petition to the TV network to cancel the shows. Is Shaw bowing down to an organization that is known for its ignorant tactics and blatant hate speech towards hunters in
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order to generate income from gullible people? I think the reason behind the petition is part of an effort of this movement to silence hunters in public. They just can’t stand it that hunters have a public voice to set the record straight. This view is even more enhanced by the fact that the VHS encourages their members “Let’s use the momentum of our victory to send a petition to the government to have hunting magazines removed from public view on newsstand shelves.” All across the nation the fighting gloves have come off. Millions of hunters have written to Global TV and Shaw Media and signed petitions
to reverse this illconceived discrimination decision. If you haven’t written a letter or email yet please do so at viewercontact@ globaltv.com as well as glynnis.prystae@ sjrb.ca and greg.mclelland@shawmedia. ca or call 1-877-3071999. This is about much more than just a couple of television shows. This is about the fact that a political extremist organization can stipulate what Canadian’s can, or cannot, watch on television simply by vilifying and disparaging a group of society. If that becomes the norm then our freedoms and rights will be dictated by radical minorities in the future. Contact Othmar at OthmarV@shaw.ca.
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LASTT WEEK LAS WEEK we e left left off ff when hen the the Philistine Ph hil army was just feet away from the defenseless Israelites. God was on Israelites’ side. God thundered with a very loud boom and the ground shook. The armed Philistines realized that God has spoken and turned in fear, dropping their weapons then tried to put as much distance between them and God. Samuel said to chase them so the Israelites went after the Áeeing Philistines, picked up their discarded weapons and slaughtered them. It wasn’t what the Philistines had wanted but what God had in mind. The Philistined were chased many miles that day. Samuel put up a sign that said, “For the Lord has helped us.” and the record says that all the days of Samuel the Philistines came no more into the land of Israel. God had delivered them. The word says that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Problems, kind of like the Philistines in Israel, can bring stress and unhappiness into our lives but that is not what God wants for His people. He wants all to have a happy and healthy life. Many of these problems we bring on ourselves but God, in His love, would like to deliver us from them. Like Samuel brought the good news of deliverance to the Israelites, so the Word of God today has good news for us. As Joshua said to his people, “Choose you this day whom you will serve.” Jesus came that we might have a choice who we want to follow. And, like the Israelites were defensless, we are too when it comes to some of our problems. But, Jesus said, “All power is given unto Me.” and He can and wants to deliver us...we just need to ask. By studying the Word and asking Him for forgiveness, we will be delivered. Again, remember that the army of the Philistines was a small problem for God. In the news, the economy doesn’t look so good but it too is a small problem for God, and us, if we have chosen to follow Him. Paid advertisement
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This notice is published pursuant to section 4 of the Recall and Initiative Act. Approval in principle has been granted on an application for an initiative petition. The petition will be issued to proponent Dana Larsen on Monday, November 19, 2012 and signature sheets must be submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, February 18, 2013. The Title of the Initiative is: An initiative to amend the Police Act. Summary of Initiative: The initiative draft Bill entitled, “Sensible Policing Act” proposes to amend the Police Act to no longer use provincial police resources on the enforcement of current laws in relation to simple possession and use of cannabis by adults. The draft law would prohibit the use of provincial police resources for this purpose, would require police to report in detail to the Minister of Justice any actual use of resources for this purpose and why it was necessary, and require the Minister to publish that report. The Bill also proposes that the Province would call upon the Federal Government to repeal the federal prohibition on cannabis, or give British Columbia an exemption, such that British Columbia is able to tax and regulate cannabis similar to the regulation of alcohol and tobacco. As well it proposes that British Columbia shall establish a Provincial Commission to study the means and requirements necessary for the province to establish a legal and regulated model for the production and use of cannabis by adults. Last, the Bill would make non-lawful possession and use of cannabis by minors an offence similar to possession and use of alcohol.
Initiative Advertising: Individuals or organizations who sponsor initiative advertising, other than the proponent and registered opponents, must register with the Chief Electoral Officer before they conduct or publish initiative advertising. Registration applications are available from Elections BC. Who May Sign the Petition: Registered voters as of Monday, November 19, 2012 may sign the initiative petition. Individuals may only sign the petition once, and must sign the petition sheet for the electoral district in which they are registered at the time of signing. Signed petitions are available for public inspection. For More Information: The initiative application and draft Bill are available for public inspection on the Elections BC website and at the Elections BC office at the address below. Location: Suite 100 – 1112 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C Mailing Address: PO Box 9275 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9J6 Phone: Toll-free: Fax: Email: Website:
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the garage in the fall. A garage that’s clear of clutter can be used to safeguard a vehicle from those inevitable winter snowstorms while saving homeowners the hassle of digging their car out of all that ice and snow. What’s more, cleaning the garage at the end of summer creates more room for lawn chairs and other seasonal items that must be stored away before the arrival of winter. • Address mold and mildew ahead of time. Winter can trap moisture inside a home, creating an environment that is ideal for the growth of mold and mildew. Mold spores can grow inside a home and compromise the health of a home’s residents, while mildew’s strong odor can make the indoors very unpleasant. • Don’t forget the fireplace. Be sure to remove any potential safety hazards that might have accumulated near the fireplace, such as old newspapers or magazines, during those months when the fireplace was not in use. Clean the inside of the fireplace as well, making sure to remove any ash, carbon depos-
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Dead U.S. murderer likely serial killer in multiple Tears cases Police seek more information on Fowler after DNA proves he killed B.C. teen Jeff Nagel
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A dead U.S. inmate with a history of raping women has been named by RCMP as the murderer of one of the 18 young women in B.C.’s long-running Highway of Tears probe and is strongly suspected as a serial killer in more of those cases. Bobby Jack Fowler died in an Oregon prison in 2006 but his DNA was matched this year to evidence from the killing of 16-yearold Colleen MacMillen while she was hitchhiking near Lac La Hache in 1974. Police say Fowler worked as a roofer in Prince George and prowled B.C.’s interior highways picking up young female hitchhikers. Brother Shawn MacMillen said his family is “stunned” by the discovery and grateful to investigators for the knowledge Fowler can never hurt anyone else, even though he was not punished for any B.C. murders. “Colleen was a lovely, sweet, innocent 16-year-old kid, and there are still not words in the world to express how terribly she was wronged,” he said. “For those remaining families whose daughters and sisters were also victims, we hope this means they may yet have their own answers. RCMP Insp. Gary Shinkaruk said investigators on the Project E-Pana team “strongly suspect” Fowler also killed Gale Weys near Clearwater in 1973 and Pamela Darlington the same year in Kamloops. He said Fowler has been ruled out as a suspect in eight of the 18 cases of missing or murdered women along B.C. highways 16, 97 and 5. Police say a single serial killer cannot be responsible in all 18 cases, but are open to the possibility one or more serial killers mur-
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dered some women, while others were oneoff murders. RCMP now have what they call an incomplete timeline of Fowler’s movements in B.C. and want public help in identifying where else he might have been in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Anyone who knew him during those years — people who socialized with him, worked with him or travelled with him — are urged to call 1-877-543-4822. RCMP Dep. Comm. Craig Callens said Interpol’s successful link this spring of 40-yearold DNA to Fowler was the oldest such match in its history. An earlier 2007 test had turned up an unknown male profile but officers, wanting to take advantage of
improved technology, obtained a better sample that Interpol was this time able to match. Police have been under fire for years over their handling of the missing women investigations but Callens rejected suggestions the case could have been cracked sooner, adding Fowler was only found because of investigators’ persistence in re-testing samples. “For the RCMP, there is no such thing as a cold case,” Callens said. “We remain committed to seeking justice for the victims and getting answers for the families.” Fowler died of natural causes at age 66 while serving a 10-year term for a violent attack. He had a history of violent crime in the U.S. — but not Canada
— and police said he believed women who frequented bars wanted to be violently raped. Fowler could be “charming and disarming” but suddenly turn violent, Shinkaruk added. In B.C., Fowler is believed to have been transient, taking odd jobs, driving old cars and living in cheap hotel or rental rooms. He picked up hitchhikers, was an alcoholic and user of speed and meth, and was prone to violence. Police also went to three U.S. states trying to pump former cellmates for more information. Oregon authorities suspect Fowler in unsolved murders of female teenagers there. Shinkaruk said RCMP have three or four other strong suspects in the B.C. mur-
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ders or disappearances after eliminating more than 80 per cent of the 1,400 persons of interest they’ve examined. Police have taken more than 750 DNA samples of B.C. men as part of the investigation. Shinkaruk said northern B.C. does not have an unusual number of such murders despite the high profile around the Highway of Tears, a name families and advocates tagged to Highway 16 West to push police for more action. One of the loudest critics of the probe, Gladys Radek, said blaming a dead serial killer strikes her as a bit too convenient for police. “I believe there are still 17 other perpetrators out there,” she said, arguing more should have been done years ago. “For the sake of the other families, I hope they do link them together and those three families get closure,” added Radek. Her dead niece Tamara Chipman was killed outside Prince Rupert in 2005, but not
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MINOR HOCKEY REPORT Skills sessions with the Cents The Merritt Minor Hockey Association is offering its members on-ice skills sessions with the Merritt Centennials. The ice sessions will run for nine weeks, from 3:45 - 4:45 pm at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Instruction will be by Centennials’ assistant coach Joe Martin, along with various Cents’ players. Registrants will be divided into two groups: Group 1: Novice/Atom Sept. 26, Oct. 10 and 31, Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and 19, Jan. 23, Feb. 6, Mar. 13 Group 2: Peewee/Bantam/Midget Oct. 3 and 24, Nov. 7 and 28, Dec. 12, Jan. 9 and 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 20 The cost for the nine weeks of hockey and skating instruction is $80. The maximum enrolment in each group is 30. Goalies for each of the two groups are welcome free of charge. To register, email iceambassador@ gmail.com, or call/text 250-280-1423. Registration and payment can also be dropped off with Joe Martin at the Centennials’ office in the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Registrants must be current members of the Merritt Minor Hockey Association.
Season starts with Ex-Games Merritt minor hockey is in the early stages of another busy season on the ice. This weekend sees several more exhibition games involving local house and rep teams. Here’s the schedule: Saturday (at the Nicola Valley arena) 10:15am 12:15am 2:00pm 3:45pm
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Sunday (at the Nicola Valley arena) 12:30pm Midget Rep vs Summerland
Volunteers still needed The MMHA is still in desperate need of dedicated individuals to fill the following positions: referee-in-chief, timekeeping co-ordinator, atom house coach, peewee house coach, and bantam house coach. Anyone interested can contact MMHA President Mike Bjarnason at mmhapresident@live.ca.
Makyla Cooke and the rest of her peewee rep team will look to rebound from a 6-0 loss to Revelstoke last weekend in their exhibition tilt versus Vernon this Saturday. Ian Webster/Herald
Cents settle for a tie in PG Rookies Sanderson and Wight help Merritt Centennials make their point By Ian Webster THE HERALD
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Despite outplaying their opponents for large portions of the game, the Merritt Centennials had to settle for a 2-2 tie on the road against the Prince George Spruce Kings on Saturday. The Cents put 36 shots on PG netminder Kirk Thompson, who earned first-star honors for his outstanding effort between the pipes, but only Merritt’s Brandon Bruce, with the man advantage, and rookie Jeff Wight were able to find the back of the net. Both goals came in the first 14 minutes of the game. Equally as impressive at the other end of the ice, although not quite as busy, was Merritt’s Russell Sanderson who stopped 24 of 26 shots in his very first BCHL regular season start. “Everybody was kind of disappointed that we didn’t get the win,” said Sanderson, who admitted to being quite nervous going into the game, “because we all thought that we deserved it.” The Centennials came out guns ablazin’ on Saturday night, registering the first nine shots of the game and dominating play at both ends of the ice. With PG’s Leudtke in the penalty box, Bruce buried the rebound off his own shot on net to put Merritt up 1-0 at the 4:36 mark of the opening stanza. Defenseman Richard Sabourin picked up the lone assist. A little less than 10 minutes later, and shortly after the Centennials had killed the third of four successive penalties in the period, Leudtke made amends for his earlier visit to the sin bin by locating the puck during a goalmouth scramble and putting it past a sprawling Sanderson to tie the game.
Merritt wasted little time in responding. Shortly after speedy winger Brendan Lamont created a turnover in the Spruce Kings’ end, 17-year-old Wight pounced on the loose puck and buried it behind Thompson for his first BCHL goal. “It was really nice to get that first one,” stated Wight. “I was able to relax a bit more after that and just play my game.” The Cents’ second one-goal lead would hold up until 7:09 of the middle period when Prince George’s Cam Lawson would make Merritt pay for two more undisciplined visits to the penalty box, finishing a nice three-way play with linemates Coltyn Hansen and ever-dangerous Lyndon Martell. Despite several good chances at both ends, neither team was able to score through the remaining 33 minutes of regulation time, and two five-minute overtime periods. Merritt head coach and GM Luke Pierce said penalties ultimately did his team in, and stole away a victory. “One of the reasons we were so effective in the early going was because I was able to rotate all four lines, and each line just tried to build on the momentum of the previous one. Everybody just kept resetting the bar higher and higher with each shift. Unfortunately, the penalties [we took] destroyed the flow of the game.” On the night, Merritt was penalized nine times to Prince George’s three, and were forced to kill off seven shorthanded situations, two of which were five-on-threes. Pierce had plenty of praise for his first-year netminder. “I give him a lot of credit. It’s not an easy bus trip [eight hours] to make as a
In his very first BCHL start, Merritt’s Russell Sanderson, shown above during pre-season play, stopped 24 of 26 shots, including a breakaway during overtime, to help his Centennials’ team tie the Prince George Spruce Kings 2-2 on the weekend. Ian Webster/Herald
goaltender, and I know he felt a lot of pressure. He did well and gave us a chance to win.” Pierce went on to say that his team just needs to show a bit more finish around the net. “I thought we let them off the hook. Instead of keeping it simple, we were trying for long-percentage shots and passes. On four or five of our best scoring opportunities, we didn’t even get a shot.” As for the long day of travel, the somewhat questionable reffing and the hostile confines of the Prince George Coliseum, Pierce had this to say to Q101’s voice-of-the-Centennials Graham Turnbull in his post-game interview on Saturday: “It doesn’t matter what the adversity is – a long bus trip, the penalty count, or the crowd – you have to battle through it.” Saturday’s game marked the return of Brayden Low to the Centennials’ roster. The 19-year-old face-off specialist was a late cut of the WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds. Pierce liked what he brought to the lineup against Prince George. “He’s a guy that
brings another element to our team that a lot of people undervalue, and that is his presence in the face-off circle. But that’s not the only part of his game. He’s a big kid, a strong skater, he’s intelligent and he has a good shot.” If there was a feeling of disappointment about the outcome in PG, the Cents will have a chance to redeem themselves this coming weekend
with a pair of games on home ice. Friday, Merritt entertains Jakob Reichert and the Langley Rivermen. The two teams tied 5-5 in exhibition play on Aug. 27. The following night, it’s the Spruce Kings who roll into town for the third and final meeting between the two teams this season. Both Friday and Saturday nights’ games start at 7:30 p.m.
BCHL STANDINGS to Sept. 26 INTERIOR DIVISION Team
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0 0 0 0 0
5 3 3 3 1
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11 8 7 6 3
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BCRA Finals showcase local rodeo talent By Ian Webster THE HERALD
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The Nicola Valley was well-represented at at the British Columbia Rodeo Association Finals in Quesnel on the Sept. 15 weekend. Derek Mobbs was the model of consistency in recording a pair of first-place finishes en route to winning the overall tie-down roping championship. Riding his 18-yearold, bay quarterhorse Ringer, Mobbs put down times of 11.6, 13.4 and 13.6 seconds in his three rounds to take the title away from season-leader Riley Isnardy from Cache Creek. “It was a good weekend for sure,” said Mobbs on Monday. “I
just roped like I’d roped all year. They were all businessman’s runs – not overly quick – but with the pen of calves that were there, it all sort of worked out.” A 12-year BCRA veteran, Mobbs went in to the Finals sitting fourth, and a tad short on practice due to his heavy workload at Aspen Planers’ Site 3 log yard here in Merritt. “The nice thing is the Finals are sudden death. You start fresh, and just about anything can happen.” The father/daughter pair of Grant and Fallon Fosbery were also solid finishers at the BCRA Finals. Grant wound up third overall in steer wrestling, while 15-year-old
Fallon was just two places back in fifth in ladies’ barrel racing. “I should have been competing in the junior girls’ barrels,” conceded the younger Fosbery, “but I decided to enter ladies because there was more money up, and there’s tougher competition.” When it comes to barrel racing, Fallon said it often comes down to the arena conditions and the luck of the draw. “The ground for barrel racing has a lot to do with how you perform. They ran five barrel racers [between rakings], and the ground at Quesnel got really deep by the fourth and fifth riders each time. Unfortunately, I had
Joe Roberson
to go fifth, third and fifth in my three runs. I had some pretty rough ground.” As for her dad’s strong showing in the rough-and-tumble steer wrestling event, Fallon said, “He did really good. I was impressed.” Young Joe Roberson from the Portland Division of the Douglas Lake Ranch was pretty impressive in the saddle bronc event at the BCRA Finals. His winning score of 76 on day one of competition helped him finish third overall for the weekend, not bad for the 20-yearold in his first year on the provincial senior rodeo circuit.
Photos courtesy of Liz Twan/ Williams Lake Derek Mobbs
Grant Fosbery
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MSS senior girls experience the ups and downs of high school volleyball season The Merritt Secondary School senior girls volleyball team, coached by Dwayne Suzuki, savoured the sweetness of victory, then tasted the bitterness of defeat all in the span of just a few days. On the weekend, at a 10-team tournament in Kamloops, the Panthers didn’t lose a set in their six matches at St. Ann’s School to take the overall championship title. Merritt wins came against the host Crusaders, as well as teams from Clearwater, Nakusp, Sicamous and Barriere.
Claire Burnham
“We played a lot of volleyball,” stated Fallon Fosbery, a member of the victorious MSS team. “There was like an hour between each match. We’d play and then wait, play and wait. It made for really long days.” Fosbery, along with setter Kaitlyn Suzuki and middle Claire Burnham, were chosen as tournament all-stars. “The competition wasn’t that high,” stated coach Suzuki, “but it was early in the season, and our girls got a chance to get comfortable with our new defensive scheme. The girls did what they needed to do when we had the ball. We finished points efficiently instead of getting stuck playing jungle ball.” Just 72 hours later, on Tuesday of this week, the Panthers were served up a bit of a reality check. At the first play date of the Zone 2 regular season, held at Westsyde Secondary in Kamloops, the MSS squad failed to win a match in three tries. Losses were to the host Whundas, the Sahali Sabres and the Valleyview Vikes.
“We didn’t play well at all,” conceded Suzuki. “The girls lacked energy, and didn’t make good decisions with the ball. Suzuki went on to add, “Our best match was our last one against Valleyview. It went to three sets. We lost in the third, 15-11.” With seven grade 11s on his nine-player team, Suzuki realizes that his team will be in tough in the very competitive North Okanagan region. Working in his favour, however, is the fact that seven members of the group have been playing club volleyball as well for the past few years. Burnham, for example, suited up for an elite U-18 team in Kamloops this past spring. In addition to Burnham, Fosbery and Suzuki, other members of the senior girls’ volleyball squad are Alicia Kandola, Rachael Janzen, Aliyah Rodominski, Jordanne Sulz, Chloe Gabara and Kelsey Kynoch. Local volleyball enthusiasts will get a chance to see the MSS senior girls in action on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at the CMS gym, beginning at 5 p.m.
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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 OKTOBERFEST Knights of Columbus are hosting “Oktoberfest” on Friday. Please contact Lea Mack at 250-3781848 or Dick Kitsch 250-378-4572 for more information.
auction at Lower Nicola Community Hall on Saturday, Oct. 20. 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.
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 this weekend. For more information call Becky or Pete at 250378-4199.
NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY Monday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the NVIT Lecture Theatre Showing “A Separation”. Rated:PG. Call 250378-3974 for more info.
CURLING CLUB If you are interested in joining a curling league this year please call 250378-4423. NV THERAPY ‘BARON OF BEEF’ FUNDRAISER *** POSTPONED*** UNTIL OCTOBER Dinner with silent auction and loonie
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. MERRITT COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Friday, Nov. 23, and Saturday, Nov. 24. Applications for tables and information call Charlotte 250-378-2290.
BETA SIGMA PHI Beta Sigma Phi Christmas Fair Saturday, Nov. 3. For Tables call: Diane 250-378-6925 or Debbie 250-3785538. MERRITT COMMUNITY CHOIR Choir is starting up again after the summer break. we welcome new voices to join us. Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at Collettville School (rear entrance off Birch Ave.) Phone ellen at 250-378-9899 for more info. 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 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 250-378-4909. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Nicola Valley Women’s Institute Fall Fashion show, showing Tanjay 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 250-378-2536 or 250378-5225 or at the door. 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 250-3786697. 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 250-378-5634.
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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.
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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 -7:30 p.m. Central School - 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 Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423 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. Central School - 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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Obituaries
Carol Ann Morris
October 28, 1944 - September 22, 2012
Carol will be missed by her sister Barbara Richard, her aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. A memorial service and tea will be held September 29, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Merritt.
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It is with great sadness that we must say goodbye to our Mother and Grandmother, Edith Walker. Edith was born in Merritt on November 28, 1923 to Henry Cleasby, one of Merritt’s founding pioneers, and his wife Margaret. Left to cherish her memory are her children Donna (Dan) Klein, Jim (Sue) Walker, Janet (Mike) Latremouille, Debbie (Harold) Cartie and son-in-law Gordon Biccum; grandchildren Danny, Diana (Joe), Sandra (Corey), Sheree, Stacy (Dave) Gene (Sheila), Jessica (Rich), James (Nicole), Cory (Kathy), Dustin (Cassandra), Tracy (Blaine), Cody (Robin) and 23 great grandchildren. Edith was predeceased by her husband James Walker; daughter, Dorothy Biccum and parents Henry and Margaret Cleasby. There will be a celebration of Edith’s life on Friday, September 28, 2012 from 1-3 pm at the Merritt Senior’s Complex, in the 2200 block of Coldwater Avenue. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the MS Society of Canada in Edith’s memory.
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On September 18, 2012 Mr. Harold (Hal) Thomas Sulz of Merritt BC passed away after a courageous battle with Cancer. Harold was born in Medicine Hat, AB. on January 5, 1938 to Martha and Emil. He did all of his schooling in Medicine Hat until at the early age of 16 he joined the armed forces in Chilliwack BC where he Ànished his schooling at the Royal Canadian School for Military Engineers. In 1960 Harold married his true love, Bette Frances Pike. Settling in Haney BC, Harold worked for the Haney Correctional Facility while he furthered his studies at both the College and University levels. In 1965 Harold and Bette moved to Dawson Creek, BC where he began his teaching career. In 1966 Dawson was born, in 1967 Dana and in 1971 Trent. In 1972 the family moved to Port Coquitlam as Hal had accepted a position at Simon Fraser University as a Faculty Associate. In the summer of 1973 the family moved to the Nicola Valley. Harold spent the next 22 years with the Merritt School District receiving his M.Ed. at San Diego State University in 1986. He was Principal at Collettville, Kengaard and Bench before Ànding his last job as the Resource Centre Manager in the School Board ofÀce. Harold loved to teach, loved to coach and was proud of all the opportunities the school district afforded him. He was especially proud that all three of his kids graduated in a system he helped to foster. Once retired from the school district Harold joined an Auditing team visiting various schools within the province. Harold volunteered for many community groups such as Merritt Minor Hockey, The Merritt Citizens Patrol, The Recreation Commission and the Water Board. Harold prided himself in the fact he was able to give back. When time permitted Harold and Bette loved to travel, this included various outings with the local Good Sam Club. In 1999, Harold came out of retirement and with Bette, his son Dawson and his daughter-in-law Nancy they purchased True Value Hardware (McLeod’s). Harold helped to run the business from day one until it’s closing in 2007. He enjoyed going to “work” each day and getting a chance to see and greet the people of Merritt. In his later years you would Ànd Hal at school and sporting events all over the province as he encouraged and supported his 7 grand-kids to live their lives. Harold will be fondly remembered by all as a fair man, a helping hand, an avid Àsherman, a proud father, grandfather and a loving husband. Harold was predeceased by his father Emil (1980) and his sister Joyce Simpson (1999). Harold will be lovingly remembered by his wife Bette (Pike) of Merritt BC, his son Dawson, (Nancy) of Merritt BC, his daughter Dana, (Jason) of Kamloops BC, his son Trent (Sherry) of Langley BC, his seven Grand-children; Jessica, Justin, Jordanne, Brian, Matthew, Julien and Jonathan, his mother Martha, brothers Ron (Clara) and Barry (Diane) and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. As per Harolds request, there will be no funeral service but a gathering of family and friends will take place at the Seniors Centre in Merritt on October 20, 2012 at 1 p.m. Fellowship and refreshments to follow. Please make any donations to a charity of your choice.
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